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Final tribute

Delegate will pay one final tribute to the Men from Snowy River March this weekend as a last street parade will be held through town on Sunday. On Saturday, Delegate will host the usual Bombala Australia Day sports and activities. Pictured, the start of the march from Delegate on November 1. See more details on page 5.

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Although temperatures didn’t quite break the 40 degrees mark, the continual hot weather of several days caused the bitumen to soften and take on a runny, sticky consistency.

“With four or five days of hot weather teamed with warm nights, the The Bombala Council was forced to spray the main street with water last Wednesday as high temperature of the road temperatures caused the road to “bleed”. gradually increases, and the bitumen can bleed,” Burton and Maybe Streets, a Highway north of Bombala, but resurfaced last year, and we Bombala Council’s Peter section of road coming off the this was not the case in last now know that the properties Sullivan said. of the bitumen products used “The problem is that it can main bridge, and a stretch of week’s heat.

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Aggregate was also put down encounter higher temperatures weather,” Mr Sullivan said. tyres of heavy vehicles, and “Now that we are aware of it, that’s why we had to water the on problem patches beginning over a longer period? Council says it’s just something it needs this is just something we need road and get the temperature to lift. to manage at those times.”

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In amongst the rubble at the Cooma landfill, ScrapMart’s Glen Weston found a local treasure.

A plaque commemorating 25 years of service presented to Urquhart and Nicholson Motors Pty Ltd

by General Motors Holden.

Urquhart and Nicholson Motors was the local Holden dealership on Sharp Street where High Country Automotive Group is now located. The plaque was presented to the company in 1976. It is now in the hands of the Cooma Car Club, with President Robert Wolf gladly accepting it last week.

“We often find things like this, and I am happy to call up any local associations or clubs that may be interested in them,” says Glen, “I’ve already given the Car Club some old car manual books that I’ve found

previously too.”

The ScrapMart is chockablock with perfectly good, reusable items that would otherwise have stayed in landfill. At very reasonable prices, you are sure to find a great bargain.

The shop is open on Saturday afternoons 1pm to 5pm, and is very popular. Big crowds make their way out there every weekend, so make sure to arrive early to find the best stuff. You never know what you might come across.

Pictured: Glen Weston of ScrapMart and President of the Cooma Car Club Robert Wolf accepting the 40-year-old plaque found in Cooma landfill.

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A single motorcycle accident occurred on the Monaro Highway near the Mount Cooper turnoff at Holts Flat on Friday.

A 66-year-old male rider suffered injuries to his shoulder, ribs and a possible broken femur after losing control and colliding with a road sign. Both Bombala and Cooma paramedics attended the scene, transporting him to Nimmitabel where Snowy Hydro’s South Care helicopter picked the man up.

Cooma man Andrew Crane was one of the first on the scene of the accident.

Being waved down by another individual who had seen the victim lying on the side of the road, Andrew and his work colleague pulled over to assist. Calling triple zero, covering the man with a blanket and talking to him for 20 minutes before the ambulance arrived. Andrew says he was disheartened by the number of vehicles that did not stop to help.

Upon the arrival of paramedics, Andrew was asked to help by applying pressure to a gaping wound on the man’s side. Holding his hands against the injury

for over an hour, Andrew has been thanked by Cooma paramedics for his assistance.

Police are investigating some damage to various vessels kept at Rainbow Beach, Tyrolean Village.

Several boats, kayaks and catamarans have suffered some damage to their windscreens and outboard motors between Monday 11 January and Saturday 16 January. Police are currently investigating whether the damage was caused maliciously, or as a result of strong winds and storm conditions experienced in the area last week.

Police have also heard reports of illegal hunting at properties on Gullies Road at Moonbah.

Citizens have allegedly heard gunfire, taking place without permission in the area. Police are investigating the claims.

Two 19-year-old males have been arrested and charged with stealing alcohol in Jindabyne on Friday. Walking past a Town Centre restaurant, the two males allegedly reached into an open window and took the alcohol.

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SRSC citizens awards The 2016 Australia Day Awards have formally been announced by Snowy River Shires’ Mayor John Cahill.

“Our sincerest congratulations are extended to all recipients. This is the most significant way to recognise individuals living in our Shire for their considerable contributions to community and achievements” said Mayor Cahill.

The Snowy River Shire Australia Day Citizen Award Winners for 2016 are: Citizen of the Year Jackie Eyles Joint Young Citizens of the Year Rhianna and Kirra Burke Sports Person of the Year Benjamin Hearn Community Event of the Year Berridale Easter Fair “Australia Day is so important to our community and I am encouraging everyone to come along and make the 2016 event the biggest celebration we can,” added Mayor Cahill.

The Snowy River Australia Day Citizen Awards will be presented at the official ceremony held in Jindabyne.

Council will also welcome Snowy River Shires Australia Day Ambassador, Lindy Hou OAM, Paralympic Gold Medallist and World Champion at the official ceremonies who will share stories of her life journey.

The community and visitors are welcome to enjoy the celebrations on Australia Day, Tuesday, 26 January 2016 at the following two locations: 9am Banjo Paterson Park, Jindabyne Breakfast in the Park hosted by the Lions Club of Jindabyne, announcement of Australia Day Awards and Ambassador address 3pm Announcement of Australia Day Awards, Ambassador address and cake cutting.

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Lisa running for their life Lisa Drury from Cooma will be running in the London Marathon in April to raise money for Stillbirth Foundation Australia.

Over 247,000 applied for entry in to the 2016 marathon and Lisa was fortunate enough to secure a spot through the foundation.

She is confident of finishing the marathon and as a personal side goal is aiming to run the 42km in three and a half hours, which is qualifying time for the Boston Marathon.

Lisa has pledged to raise $10,000 for the Stillbirth Foundation, an organisation that is very close to her heart.

Lisa tragically lost her second daughter, Violet, in 2009 as a result of a stillbirth, which led to a dark time in her life.

Lisa took up running as a coping mechanism and is now using it as an avenue for helping others.

She is running to raise money and awareness for the foundation, and as a way of commemorating the short life of her daughter.

“Part of running is to raise awareness for the foundation. It is a big issue in the community and it’s something people don’t talk about.

“It’s also a way to honour her (Violet) and make her life more meaningful,” she said.

Lisa’s first organised run was in Cooma when she took part in the Anytime Fitness fun run.

Since then, she has taken part in several events including the Sydney Morning Herald Half Marathon last year, just three months after the birth of her last baby.

She has also participated in the Australian Running Festival in Canberra, where last year she finished in the top 10% of females in her age group.

Lisa successfully raised over $2,000 for the Stillbirth Foundation during this event, which has inspired her to do more.

Stillbirth Foundation Australia is committed to funding research into issues surrounding stillbirth in Australia, as well as educating health care professionals.

The foundation currently has two major projects underway, the first is research into a non-invasive sensor for monitoring the movements of unborn babies, research which requires a further $37,770 in funding. The Stillbirth Foundation is also working towards implementing an education program for NSW Health staff to improve the care received by families experiencing stillbirth, which will take in excess of $200,000 to implement.

As part of the fundraising campaign, Lisa will be holding a barefoot bowls charity event on Australia Day at the Cooma Bowling Club who have been very supportive of Lisa’s campaign.

Tickets for the event are $30 for adults and $15 for kids and everyone is encouraged to play regardless of ability.

People can enter teams of four or rock up on the day and be placed in a team for a casual event based around fun and raising money for the charity.

As it’s Australia Day, Lisa is encouraging everyone to dress up in their best stubbies and flanno and come along for a day of fun and Aussie spirit.

There will be various prizes on the day and all proceeds will be going to Stillbirth Foundation Australia.

Lisa has lived in Cooma for three years where she works as a nurse at the hospital, and she says that the support from the community has been fantastic so far.

“I would like to give a massive thank you to my supportive partner, I wouldn’t have been able to do it without him.

“I would also like to thank Anytime Fitness who have donated a six month gym membership for a raffle, Leading Edge for a pedometer and Coles who have donated supplements, as well as Jaggez, Bare Beauty and everyone who has contributed,” she said.

People who are unable to make the barefoot bowls event on Australia Day can still contribute by visiting Lisa’s Everyday Hero page online https:// london2016.everydayhero.com/au/lisa

Pictured, Lisa Drury will contest the London Marathon in April.

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Plenty of Australia Day fun in Delegate this weekend There’s plenty planned around the region for Australia Day this year, but in Delegate the weekend has grown into a lot more than a little Aussie fun!

In fact there will be two very special days celebrated in the small town this weekend; the first being the Bombala district’s usual much loved Australia Day Celebrations, and the second a centenary commemoration for the Men from Snowy River March.

Australia Day Celebrations, Saturday, January 23 This is the first time that Bombala’s Australia Day Celebrations have been held in Delegate, but we are assured that all of our old favourites will be on board, along with some new attractions this Saturday.

This means that the NSW Strong Wool Shearing Championship will be battled out on the day, the annual Australia Day Awards will be presented, and a photography and art display will be on show.

Also moving to Delegate this year will be the Australia Day Triathlon, which will

involve kayaking in the river, cycling to the showground and then running around a track at the Australia Day event it-self. Phew!

There are lots of age categories and some great prizes up for grabs, so make sure you head to Bill Jeffries Park from

Beyond this display there will also be a very interesting address from Australia Day Ambassador, Frank Coletta, who will talk of his experiences as an award winning journalist, a television panelist and a board member of the Cystic Fibrosis Society.

Peter FitzSimons will speak in Delegate on Sunday.

8am to register. The more the merrier!

Back to the showground events, the major new attraction will be a fascinating Light Horse Tent Pegging display where the riders will demonstrate how a group of mounted soldiers would ride through an enemy camp in a pre-dawn raid, using their spears to remove the pegs which held the tents in place.

Throw in pony rides, jumping castles, a wool spinning demonstration, Laser Tag and some games of Oz Tag, and you have a pretty full day of activities and entertainment to enjoy at the Delegate Showground this coming Saturday from 8.30am!

Men from Snowy River March Commemoration, Sunday, January 24 With the original Men from Snowy River having embarked on their great march in January of 1916, Delegate is taking the opportunity to recognise the centenary on a more local level following last year’s wider celebrations.

On Sunday the marchers will gather at the cenotaph by 10.15am for an 11am march that will see

the descendants, the Bemboka Light Horse, the Royal Australian Military Band and other partici-pants all making their way to the Memorial Gates.

Here there will be a short ceremony to remember the Men from Snowy River, and a very special plaque dedication to honour all of those who have fought for our country in all theatres of war.

Next up will be the big street parade, which will be a celebration of ‘Community Commitment from 1916 to 2016’, with groups and individuals from throughout the district being invited to take part.

The Delegate Progress Association has donated a total of $1000 for the most impressive float and costumes, with $400 going to Best Float and $200 for the runner up, $200 for the Best Group in Parade, and $200 to the person in the Best Period Costume.

Already there are lots of keen participants preparing costumes, and some incredible decorations in general have been created by the community, so we’re promised a fantastic spectacle!

The Duntroon Band will give a recital in front of the School of Arts, and this crowd pleaser will be followed by the official proceedings, where very special guest, Peter FitzSimons will speak to the audience.

Peter is a highly acclaimed author and journalist, as well

as a former Aussie rugby player, and the community is greatly looking forward to hearing his address on Sunday.

Another interesting item on the program will be the presentation to the local museum of a silver plate by the grand daughter of Thomas Redmond, Mrs Judith Foster.

Thomas Redmond was the local Delegate

commitment.

Oh, and did we mention that there is raffle worth thousands of dollars set to be drawn, and that there will also be a Delegate Public School Reunion?

Yep, it’s a huge couple of days in Delegate on January 23 and 24, so make sure you’re a part of it this weekend

will be pulled off in the aerobatics show, which will be a real must-see from around 2pm.

And if all of this was not quite enough, the day will conclude with the official opening of the brass brumbies sculpture donated by Bronwyn Wright and created from the much loved Rix Wright original, the initial purchase of which was also an illustration of community

The RAAF Air Force Roulettes will flyover Delegate this Sunday.

School teacher in 1916 and was presented with the plaque for carrying out the du-ties of Secretary for the original Men from Snowy River March.

After the formal proceedings there will be lots of options for refreshments and entertainment for the children, but one of the highlights of the day will be an incredible afterlunch display by the Air Force Roulettes.

There may be only one aircraft to watch, but spectators will be enthralled by the twists and turns that

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New Wright sculpture in place for Delegate to scan the small sculpture horses look good,� said Bronwyn, ribbon cutting will take place on in 3D and this could then be who has very generously donated Sunday afternoon, January 24, enlarged to a size that would the bronze to the community in with all invited to come and share in the occasion. sit on the plinth in Delegate,� tribute to her father, Rix. Already the sculpture has been Bronwyn said.

A 3D specialist travelled from much admired, but the official Melbourne to scan the 33cm work in situ in Cooma, and after much tweaking, the 3D file was sent to a pattern maker to create an enlarged version, some four times the size of the small sculpture.

This was carved in polystyrene, and the horses were delivered to the Coates Foundry in Northcote where sculptor, Ewen Coates cast the work in bronze.

He met with Bronwyn and her brother, Rowan in Delegate for the Ewen and Rowan drilling the holes for the installation. installation last week, with the horses in tow on a trailer, carefully wrapped in a sheet and plastic.

Fortunately the wet weather was no issue during transport, but the base had to be ground off in preparation for the installation, and an umbrella was erected to keep the surface dry.

With some help from Ian Sellers and a forklift, Ewen, Rowan and Bronwyn spent four hours installing the sculpture in the rain on Tuesday, but all will agree that the finished product was well worth the effort.

Ewen Coates of Coates Foundry in Northcote with Rowan and Bronwyn Ewen and Rowan glueing the base before the sculpture was finally set in “Despite a dull day, the Wright and the newly installed brass in Delegate. place.

At long last there are wild horses to admire in Delegate again!

A newly cast bronze of two beautiful horses was installed on Delegate’s empty plinth last Tuesday, January 5, replacing the Rix Wright original that has been so sorely missed since its removal.

As The Monaro Post reported recently, the local community raised the funds to have the original wild horses featured in Delegate, with the stunning sculpture being the last created by talented local artist, Rix Wright

before his passing.

It was unveiled in 2010, but due to severe weather damage was later removed, leaving the base of the piece bare for some years, with only the bas-reliefs around the plinth remaining.

In recent times Rix’s daughter, Bronwyn Wright dedicated herself to having a bronze statue created to replace the original, using a smaller sculpture of two horses that Rix had made for his stepson many years ago. “With new technology available, I realised that it was possible

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Celebrating Australia Day across the Monaro Australia Day will be celebrated in towns and villages across the region next weekend and next Tuesday.

Bombala Shire kicks off with a big weekend on Saturday and Sunday, while Cooma-Monaro and Snowy River Shires have activities planned for

8.30am sausage sizzle in Lions Park; Jindabyne 9am Banjo Paterson Park, Jindabyne Breakfast in the Park, Announcement of Australia Day Awards and Citizenship Ceremonies, Ambassador Address Adaminaby – 3pm Rotunda at Big Trout Announcement of Australia Day Awards, Ambassador Address and Cake cutting

Cooma-Monaro Shire Vanessa Grimm.

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Austraia Day Ambasaadors this year include Vanessa Grimm, Lindy Hou OAM and Vince Coletta.

Tuesday January 26 Snowy River Shire Berridale

Cooma-Monaro Shire Nimmitabel 8am community barbecue and community award announcements Lake Williams Michelago 8am community barbecue with Australia Day ambassador Vanessa Grimm at Michelago Railway station

Numeralla 8am Numeralla Rural Fire Service community barbecue with local ambassador Ernie Constance at the Numeralla Hall.

7.30am Legacy Breakfast at Cooma

Car Club, Bolaro Street 10am activities in Centennial Park, including the Aussie Icons competition; Music by Jay Podger 10.45- 11am Parade of Aussie icons followed by judging 11am Monaro dance Group 11.30-12pm music from Podger and Ernie Constance 12 Awards ceremony begins with Australia Day ambassador Vanessa Grimm and local ambassador Ernie Constance 2pm The Great Big Aussie Pool party at Cooma Festival Swimming Pool

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Sunday January 24 Delegate 11.15 March from Memorial gates with Bemboka Light Horse, Duntroon Military band; Street parade; Awards ceremonies; Flyover by the RAAF Roulettes 2pm: official ribbon cutting at Rix Wright’s Brumbies sculpture.

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Community safety fund grants now open There’s still time for the local community to develop their innovative ideas to reduce crime and stamp out anti-social behaviour by applying for access to the NSW Government’s Community Safety Fund, the Member for Monaro John Barilaro said today.

The Community Safety Fund will invest in individual grants for non-government or notfor-profit organisations, community groups, chambers of commerce and businesses to implement community safety and crime prevention initiatives throughout the state.

Mr Barilaro said the NSW Liberals and Nationals Government is committed to

making NSW a safer place to live.

“This $10 million investment enhances the efforts of the NSW Government to push down crime and the fear of crime and I encourage our local community to suggest additional crime fighting initiatives,” Mr Barilaro said.

“I want everyone to feel safe and proud of our local community and this funding allows unique solutions to be implemented.

“This funding is an extension of the NSW Government’s efforts to fight crime and I urge community organisations to apply – we need to work together to address anti-social behavior.

Deputy Premier and Minister for Justice and Police Troy Grant said the NSW Government knows many community organisations have innovative ideas of how best to prevent crime and address fear of crime.

“Putting community safety front and centre is a key priority for the NSW Government and this $10 million fund will enhance our efforts to have stable or falling reported violent crime rates,” Mr Grant said.

“The NSW Government is proud to support local organisations in developing new and targeted projects to help people feel safe and proud of their community.”

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Stamp collection up for auction

St Vincent de Paul’s charity shop on Vale Street, Cooma has a special collection on offer. Five albums, some envelopes and postcards with some interesting postage stamps are part of the collection that was handed in some time last year.

Likely to have been a child’s hobby, the collection of stamps is not thought to be of high value due its condition.

However for those who have an interest in stamps, there is quite a variety from all over the world.

The silent auction began in November last year, and will conclude on January 23. There are currently three bidders going back and forth in the auction, so get in quick if you would like to get your hands on this interesting collection.

“We weren’t really sure what to do with it,” says Cooma Centre Manager Donna, “I think it is a beautiful and very interesting collection and we didn’t want it to become separated. An auction seemed like the best thing to do.”

“We like to treat every donation with respect and honour,” says Donna, “We look at them individually and try

and find out the story behind them so that they are looked after by their next owner.”

Receiving interest from ABC South East radio and a Canberra radio station, the collection is sparking quite a bit of interest. Get your bids in by contacting Donna at St Vinnie’s in Cooma on 6450 2170 or call into the shop to have a look.

Pictured: St Vinnie’s Heather, Sandra and Donna with the stamp collection currently up for silent auction.

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Wednesday January 20, 2016

The CUC welcomes Jayde and Shannon to the team

For the first half of 2016 there will be two new faces at the Cooma Universities Centre while Zoe is on maternity leave - Jayde Myers and Shannon Payten McDonald.

Jayde is currently studying a Bachelor of Nursing at the University of Canberra with a desire to go into the education/teaching background of health after graduating. Jayde enjoys living rurally and has a passion for progressive learning which will be incredibly relevant at the CUC. Shannon completed her HSC locally at Monaro High School.

She then moved to Newcastle to study Bachelor of Arts and is now furthering her studies through distance education at Charles Sturt University with a Masters of Information Studies in Librarianship, ensuring that she too will be

of great assistance to current and future students of the CUC. In 2016, you will again be able to study a Bachelor of Education (specialising in Primary or Early Childhood teaching) or a degree in Business Studies (Events and Tourism Management) locally, at the Cooma Universities Centre.

Both degrees will again be offered via “Distance with Assistance”, a combination of online and face to face learning.

Students access the majority of their course content online when and where they like, but also have a weekly face to face tutorial at the CUC facilitated by a professional tutor to keep them on track, answer questions and deliver content in a personalised setting.

University study and these two degrees are

open to any age group.

So, if you have thought about studying at university or going back to do a second

degree, or if you are finishing year 12 or a gap year, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Applications are now open so contact Jayde or Shannon at the Cooma Universities Centre: jayde@

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Satisfaction and elation in a job well done Elle Mackintosh

There’s a call at midnight, it’s a dog with a snake-bite. Can you come in? Yes. In the car. Call a nurse for backup. Get out the equipment. Set up the drugs. Nurse at the ready. 20 minutes. Patient arrives. Yes, it’s a snake-bite. What do we want to do? Cost will be about $1500-$2000. “You can use my pocket money, Dad.” Ok, let’s do the treatment. Injection.

Wait and see. Morning.

Tired and with trepidation, Dr George Timmins BVSc makes his way into the surgery. Greeted by a wagging tail and a pink tongue, the dog has survived the night. This sort of elation is exactly what Dr Timmins loves about his job and why he has been in the business for 43 years.

“The satisfaction of interacting and helping people and their animals is why I love what I do,” he says, “The human-animal bond is huge. It is so important, and having the empathy and patience to understand that is crucial.”

Born in Condobolin, NSW George grew up on a small sheep and wheat property with his six siblings. Educated by nuns in Condobolin and then later going to St Joseph’s boarding school, George thoroughly enjoyed his schooling.

After a careers session, George narrowed his choices down to a pharmacist, vet or doctor. For no particular reason, except that it appealed to him, he went with vet. George graduated veterinary science at Sydney University in December of 1973.

His first job was as district vet in Braidwood with the Pastoral Protection Board (PP Board). After 12 months, George left to take up the position of district vet for the Cooma and Bombala area. Remaining in this role for about 14 years, George eventually decided to move into private practice.

Being warned by many colleagues that this would mean losing the respect of many clients and the community, George talked it over with his wife Vida. With his Joey’s school motto ‘In Meliora Contende’, ‘To strive for better things’, in mind, he decided he was ready for a new challenge and determined to prove them wrong.

So George started to work with Dr Peter Wolfe in 1989.

Dr Wolfe had a well-established veterinary practice in Baron

Street, Cooma and when he retired in 2000, George took over the business.

It was in November of 2004 that George opened the new Snowy Vets practice in the Leesville Industrial Estate in Jindabyne. This was no small feat. The laws at the time didn’t allow for a veterinary clinic to operate out of an industrial estate.

“I had to lobby quite hard to the Minister for Lands to have the Act changed,” he says, “With the help of Mr Steve Whan, our local member at the time, we pushed the issue through Parliament and got the legislation amended.”

George operated successfully out of Jindabyne and Cooma for some years. Eight years ago, a locum vet by the name of Mike Mesley BVSc came to town. Mike became George’s partner almost immediately.

Mike was keen to create a state-of-the-art local veterinary hospital and he had George’s full support.

So began the project. Mike helped design the hospital with local architect Pat Swain of Kydra Designs.

The Dick Mesley Veterinary Clinic opened 18 months ago – named after Mike’s late father who shared Mike’s vision for the centre.

The clinic won a 2014 National Building Design Award. Mike is now the sole owner of the practice, with George currently working three days per week and looking to retire in the near future.

Working with Mike and George are veterinarians, Dr Colin Taylor BVSc and equine specialist Ryan Leliard BSc BVMS, who also operates his equine dentistry business.

In addition there is a great team of highly trained nurses.

George says he is very proud of the new hospital, the staff and the vets.

“We are constantly having meetings and taking part in extra training,” he says, “Our aim is to provide the ultimate veterinary service because I think as vets, it is our duty to offer top shelf treatment to our patients, with compassion and empathy.”

With digital x-ray and ultrasound, hightech monitoring equipment and new

dental machinery, Snowy Vets has some fantastic resources available to the community, enabling them to provide the best care and advice.

“When I was working with Peter Wolfe, he taught me that history and the clinical examination were the most important tools when it came to diagnosing an animal. These days, with the technology available to us, the diagnostic tests available are a major factor in getting the diagnosis spot on.”

Another change George has noticed over his career is that people have a much higher expectation of vets than they used to, and a stronger connection with their animals.

“It is very important to me that I meet those high expectations,” he says, “That’s why we have worked so hard to create this hospital which is on it’s way to being the best facility of its kind in the state.”

“As a vet, my number one priority is the animal,” he says, “When talking over the options with the owner, I always make sure that we agree on making their pet the priority.”

Having recently had some health and family issues, George is looking to retire this year. He hopes to leave behind a legacy of positivity and the knowledge that he has earned the respect of his community through his dedicated work in the area over the last 40 years.

“Being a vet is very precious and such a privilege,” says George, “Having people trust you so completely with their animals is very humbling.”

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AUSTRALIA DAY 2016 The Community and Visitors of Snowy River Shire are invited to attend Australia Celebrations at the following two locations to be held on Tuesday, 26 January 2016: -

3pm - Adaminaby Announcement of Australia Day Awards, Ambassador Speech and Cake at the Big Trout

9.00am - Banjo Paterson Park, Jindabyne Breakfast in the Park hosted by Lions Club of Jindabyne, Announcement of Australia Day Awards, Ambassador Speech and Citizenship Ceremonies

Council is very pleased to announce that we will welcome Lindy Hou OAM, as Snowy River Shires 2016 Australia Day Ambassador.

NEW HEALTHY LIFESTYLE PROGRAM IN JINDABYNE – RUN BY A REAL PERSON! Has your doctor told you that you need to exercise more? Do you need to lose weight? Do you have type 2 Diabetes or insulin resistance? Do you just want to be healthier, but you’re having trouble getting started? Are you afraid to go to the gym?

HEALTM might be the program for you!

HEALTM (Healthy Eating, Activity and Lifestyle) is coming back to Jindabyne in February. The program will run for 2 hours for eight weeks (most likely on Mondays from 11am – 1pm). The sessions are broken into one hour of exercise and one hour of advice about healthy eating, being more active and how to stay on track. Each participant also has a 1:1 appointment at the start and finish of the program and also at 5 and 12 months. The classes are run by an accredited exercise physiologist and no-one gets voted off!

This program is being conducted by Grand Pacific Health and is free for all participants. A doctor’s referral is preferred but not essential.

If you are interested, or want to know if this program suits you, talk to your doctor or call Kate on 0448 968 972 or email kgreenwood@ gph.org.au

HAVE YOU ENTERED THE SRSC PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION YET? “YOUR SNOWY RIVER SHIRE” COUNCIL BOUNDARY REVIEW This is your first and final chance to make a submission on the NSW Government’s proposed plan to create a new Council through the merger of Bombala, Cooma-Monaro and Snowy River Shire Local Government Areas.

Among the things you can write submissions on are; the location of the new boundary, amount of wards and Councillors, financial considerations, communities of interest, services and facilities and the name of the new o rganisations.

To View the Proposal and Make a Submission go to; https://goo.gl/aKD74z Or write to: Council Boundary Review GPO Box 5341 Sydney NSW 2001 Submissions close 5pm Sunday 28 February 2016 Follow Council on Facebook to receive updates about the process and details about a planned public meeting.

Snowy River Shire Council is calling on residents of all ages to help capture what the Snowy River Shire means to you, by entering photographs in the “Your Snowy River Shire” photography competition.

The competition has three sections; primary school, high school and open.

EMPLOYMENT Council currently has the following positions available: Position Applications Close Waste Operations Worker 26 January 2016 Water and Sewer Engineer 28 January 2016 Admin Officer Operations – Open Space Management 31 January 2016 Construction Worker Truck Driver 31 January 2016 Vegetation Management Officer 31 January 2016 Casual Waste Operations Worker On-going Recruitment Casual Aged Care Workers On-going Recruitment For further enquiries please contact Human Resources on (02) 6451 1124.

DEVELOPMENT DETERMINATIONS NOVEMBER 2015 The following Development Applications, Modifications, Reviews or Complying Development Certificates have been determined in November 2015.

Overall First prize: Primary School - $75 High School - $125 Opens - $250

Highly commended for each category: Primary School - $20 High School - $50 Open - $100

Entries are now open and will close on 14 February 2016, so visit Council’s website for all the details, terms and conditions and to complete an entry form www.snowyriver.nsw.gov.au/620/Photography-Competition

COUNCIL SWIMMING POOLS - STAY COOL THESE HOLIDAYS! Adaminaby Outdoor Pool, Denison Street Adaminaby Telephone: (02) 6454 2419 Monday to Sunday 2:00pm - 6:30pm Berridale Outdoor Pool, Florence Street Berridale Telephone: (02) 6456 3017 Monday to Sunday 12.00pm - 6.00pm

Jindabyne Indoor Pool, Nuggets Crossing Shopping Centre Telephone: (02) 6456 1051 Summer Hours: Tuesday to Saturday 11:00am - 6:30pm Christmas School Holidays Open 7 Days per week between the hours of 11.00am - 6.30pm

In accordance with the provisions of Section 101 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979 and Clause 124 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulations, 2000, Council hereby gives notice of the granting of development consent to the above applications/certificates.

The public is advised that Section 101 provides that following this notice a period of three (3) months is allowed for the commencement of legal action as to the validity of the consent or certificate, after which the validity of the consent or certificate cannot be questioned in any legal proceedings.

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Men’s Shed funding Nimmitabel Men’s Shed has received $4,850 from the Turnbull Coalition Government to continue to promote and support men’s health and well-being in Nimmitabel.

Announcing the grant, Member for EdenMonaro Dr Peter Hendy said the funding would support Nimmitabel Shed activities and programs, the purchase of tools and equipment, and maintenance of shed buildings.

“Men’s Sheds provide a place where men are able to work on meaningful projects at their own pace in their own time and gather together in a safe, friendly, and inclusive environment,” said Dr Hendy.

“They reduce social isolation, strengthen c o m m u n i t i e s , and contribute to improvements in the health of individual men, particularly the mental

health of retired and older men.”

The grant is part of the Government’s ongoing commitment to more than 100 Men’s Sheds across Australia.

Under the National Shed Development Program, all Men’s Sheds in Australia can apply for up to $8,000 in funding, with priority given to sheds in rural and remote areas and in areas of disadvantage.

The Australian Men’s Shed Association (AMSA) manages the National Shed Development Program.

AMSA will open a new round of funding for Men’s Sheds in early 2016.

Details can be found at: www. mensshed.org Queries on the application process for the Program can be directed to AMS via email at amsa@ mensshed.net or phone 1300 550 009.

Fatz Cutz his last at Franks Butchery After 12 years, Brad and Tracy Frazer are saying goodbye to their business, Frank’s Butchery.

Looking forward to spending more time with his family, Brad says it is the right time for him to say goodbye and look for a new challenge.

“I have really enjoyed the last 12 years at Frank’s Butchery,” he says, “I have met some really great people and have loved the way it has enabled me to get involved in all aspects of the local community.”

“I would like to thank all the sporting groups, schools, businesses, customers and the community in general for their continued support over the years. It has meant the world to me and my family.”

“I would also like to thank my fantastic staff; Changa, AJ (Punk), Pete Shingles, Mick and my weekend warriors Paddy, Russo, Cory, my mum and dad and of course my wife and daughter.”

Brad, who was born and bred in Cooma, completed his butcher’s apprenticeship in 1992, only to go into labouring

on building sites for a few years. He then got a job as a Council worker with the Cooma-Monaro Shire before taking up butchery again with his own business, Frank’s, in 2004.

However, ready for their next chapter, Brad and Tracy have sold the business.

Taking up the knife is Bombala-local Billy Ingram. Currently working for a meat wholesaler in Canberra, Billy is keen to make the move to Cooma, closer to his friends and family.

“I am really looking forward to having a crack at running my own business,” he says, “I hope to provide the customers and the community with a good quality product, and also hope to have a chat and a laugh with everyone on the way.”

Billy grew up on a farm, and with his father working at Stewart’s Butchery in Bombala for 29 years, he has always wanted to be a butcher.

Brad, who wishes Billy all the best with the business, will have his last day on Saturday January 23.

BOMBALA COUNCIL GENERAL MANAGER: Ms Ngaire McCrindle Last Wednesday Council met with the Delegate of the Chief Executive of the Office of Local Government and discussed the Minister’s Merger Proposal for Bombala, Cooma Monaro and Snowy River Shire Councils.

As our community is aware, Bombala Council made a Fit for the Future submission that, in line with the community’s identified direction, it wished to remain a stand-alone council. Council then made a submission to IPART stating that, given we had little choice, it was willing to consider a merger with Cooma Monaro and Snowy River if certain conditions were met.

The Minister’s Proposal to merge Bombala, Cooma Monaro and Snowy River Shire Councils does not include meeting any of Council’s conditions. In addition we have been unable to gain any written confirmation guaranteeing that the full cost of the merger would be met by the State Government to ensure our communities are not worse off.

Council is very concerned that the proposed merger cost allocation of $5 million will not cover the cost of the merger of 3 councils. Networking 4 offices and the IT changes alone are expected to be significant.

The goalposts have changed again with the Minister stating that there will be a freeze on rate increases for 4 years for the merged entity. The extremely low rate cap for the 2016/17 year of 1.8% will severely impact on the financial viability of the current councils unless staff and services are slashed.

All 3 Councils were seeking above rate peg rises in their stand-alone proposals and to limit revenue to the new entity seems to be a recipe for financial disaster that will cost this community in the longer term.

Details on the proposals, delegates and the consultation process can be found at www.councilboundaryreview.nsw.gov.au website.

It is extremely important that the community have their say and forward written submissions on the proposal by the dead line of 28 February. Submissions can be sent to GPO Box 5341, Sydney NSW 2001 or by completing the online form at www.councilboundaryreview.nsw.gov.au.

In addition community members are encouraged to register to attend the public inquiry by the Delegate, which will be held at the RSL auditorium on Thursday 11 February at 9am.

Registrations close on Friday 5 February and can be made by phoning 1300 813 020 or by filling in the on line registration form at www.councilboundaryreview.nsw.gov.au. If you wish to speak at the public meeting you must indicate this at the timing of registration.

After 12 years, Brad Frazer has sold Frank’s Butchery to Billy Ingram of Bombala.

Tracy & I would like to take the opportunity to thank our local community for all your support you have given us at Franks Butchery.

Our last day of trade will be this Saturday January 23.

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Wednesday January 20, 2016

Workshops for women interested in local government

Support offered for local councils Local Government (LG) Professionals Australia, NSW - the leading training and advisory association for local council professionals across NSW says the state government’s plan to merge councils is a prime opportunity to continue to embed best practice across the sector.

“The future is bright. NSW is in the driving seat to lead the way with local council reform by creating a process that delivers high quality, professional services and enhances community engagement,” said Annalisa Haskell, CEO, LG Professionals, NSW. Ms Haskell stressed the importance of ensuring every merging council is adequately equipped to deal with change, and embraces re-engineering their operations in the optimum way.

“Our organisation has always supported reform and once it was clear that mergers could become a reality, we began preparing for the eventuality in a measured and considered way,” she said.

In 2012 LG Professionals, NSW began working in a unique collaborative partnership with PwC Australia to prepare councils for change. With input from NSW councils together they created a world-class benchmarking program and set of tools for councils to measure their performance.

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participated. Their results identify how they are performing across key operational and management variables. This data will now also assist merging (and non-merging) councils to adopt best practice in their cluster.

“We are conscious of keeping merger costs contained, not reinventing the wheel with multi-use of consultants to deliver similar reports and solutions,” said Ms Haskell.

To ensure a seamless merger process, affected councils will need to quickly identify their combined resources and services and develop a strategic plan for the future council entity.

“Providing the opportunity for all councils affected to access the same proven tools to prepare for reform will streamline implementation and greatly ease the financial burden on each council. It will also make reporting to Government on progress, and results of changes, much easier,” she said.

Ms Haskell said high quality governance of the merger process and professional handling of staff career planning will also be key to successful outcomes.

“People are paramount.

LG Professionals NSW is currently strongly advocating for state government to protect all staff entitlements including senior contract staff and we await a positive announcement,” she said.

Bombala Councillor, Diane Hampshire insists that we need more women in Local Government, and she plans to help the ladies of the Monaro make their way onto that path.

Cr Hampshire will be conducting workshops in the near future for those women from the Bombala, Cooma-Monaro and Snowy River shires who are interested in getting involved in Local Government.

“Traditionally, Local Government has been dominated by men. Women are creative thinkers, can multi task, are problem solvers and so much more,” she says.

“If you can contribute some time and

energy to making our communities better, consider running for the next Local Government elections.”

Along with sharing some of her own experiences in Local Government, Cr Hampshire will also be telling local ladies about the “Empowering Women in Local Government” Program.

This innovative program has been specifically developed to support women who are interested in nominating as candidates in the next NSW Local Government elections, seeking employment in the Local Government sector or improving their skills as Local Government staff.

The program covers everything from the basics of understanding Local Government and the coming reforms, to developing professional and personal leadership skills, and even campaign logistics.

Of course Cr Hampshire’s workshops will be of a more general nature and will be all about why we need more of our region’s women to get involved in Local Government and what they might expect on a local level.

To find out more, please contact Diane on 6458 3700.

Pictured, Bombala Councillor, Diane Hampshire will be running workshops for women from the three local shires who are interested in getting involved in Local Government.

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Fit for the Future – Council Merger Proposal The Minister’s Proposal to merge Bombala, Cooma Monaro and Snowy River Shire Councils has been received and can be found at www.councilboundaryreview.nsw.gov.au. This website sets out in detail the next stages of the process and how the community can be involved.

The Delegate is holding a Public Inquiry at the RSL auditorium on Thursday 11 February at 9am to 11am.

Community members are encouraged to register to attend this public inquiry. Registration to talk at this inquiry is required by the Delegate by 12 noon, Friday 5 February 2016.

Written submissions on the proposal need to be forwarded to the Delegate by the dead line of 28 February 2016. Submissions can be sent to GPO Box 5341, Sydney NSW 2001 or by completing the online form at www.councilboundaryreview.nsw.gov.au.

Community members are urged to review both the proposal and the next steps in the process. The public inquiry is the last chance the community has to have their say in the future of the area.

Events This weekend come along and celebrate with us in true country style.

Australia Day Celebrations – Saturday 23 January at Delegate Australia Day celebrations will be held at Delegate Sportsground on Saturday 23 January from 8.30 am.

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March of the Snowy River Men Commemoration Day – Sunday 24 January at Delegate This event, which commemorates the 100th anniversary of the March and the sacrifices and involvement of the community in World War 1, will be held on Sunday 24 January in the main street of Delegate. The street parade will commence at 10.30 am and will feature marchers in period dress, a contingent of light horse riders and the Snowy Mob Children’s Choir. The march will proceed along Bombala Street to the School of Arts building. Peter Fitzsimons will be speaking and other activities include the Air Force Roulette display, stalls, BBQ’s. On the day the new bronze Snowy River Brumby’s sculpture will also be unveiled.

Activities will include the annual Triathlon, NSW Strong Wool Shearing Championship, Photography and Art exhibition, stalls, light horse tent pegging display, Australia Day awards and presentation by Australia Day Ambassador, pony rides, LaserTag and more.

COUNCIL RECEPTION DETAILS Ph: 6458 3555 71 Caveat St Fax: 6458 3777

Mayor: BOB STEWART Council@bombala.nsw.gov.au Deputy Mayor: STEVE GOODYEAR www.bombala.nsw.gov.au GENERAL MANAGER: NGAIRE MCCRINDLE

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Wednesday January 20, 2016

Celebrating her career in nursing

The Bombala community reflected on decades of hard work and dedication last Saturday night, as a farewell evening was held in honour of local nurse, Patricia Love.

Patricia has retired after 30 years of committed service to the Bombala Hospital, and was joined by a large gathering of family and friends, as well as co-workers past and present to celebrate the milestone.

With so many hospital workers gathering, the evening was taken as an opportunity to thank not just Trish, but also three other long term nurses who have dedicated many years to the health of the local community.

This saw the gathering wishing Trish all the best alongside Joan Campbell, Liz Peadon and Sue Fernandes.

Former Bombala Hospital Nursing Manager, Denise Green spoke during the evening, sharing fond memories of working at the hospital over many years with all four dedicated and well loved nurses. Following is an excerpt of Denise’s words “Cotton balls… thousands of cotton balls and swab sticks

rolled by hand, put into paper bags and autoclaved. How we didn’t blow ourselves up!

Bandages…washed and rolled by hand and reused many times over.

Gloves…only worn by the Doctors on special occasions!

Silver trays, silver teapot and silver toast racks for the “intermediate“ patients.

Now they get a pen and newspaper.

Dr “Dickie” Thompson arriving each day at 9am and ringing up to the kitchen to get his tea and plate of sandwiches sent down immediately before he started rounds.

Matron Irvin, Barbara, living in the Matron flat, always on call, always busy and always answerable to the “Board“.

Hiding Joan Campbell in the cupboard when Dr John and Mischa Blumer came to look at Bombala Hospital for the first time.

We were afraid, and rightly so, that she might scare the good Dr away, with too many questions!

Ambulance Escort duties, for every ambulance transfer nursing staff had to go with the patient, day or night, and then work the next shift.

The annual Hospital Ball was the social

Club to this day are still in awe and have never been able to match our winning reviews.

Village People – Old Age Village People - was a highlight. We had lots of fun rehearsing, and any chance to dress up, we took it.

This is only a few of the memories of how I remember Bombala Hospital working alongside Trish in the early days. How things have changed.

The world has changed and the health system is more complicated and accountable now.

Living and working in a small rural hospital in a small rural town can have its advantages and disadvantages as we all know. We have seen the happiest of times and the saddest.

We, as fellow workmates have lived through each other’s highs and lows in life’s journey. We have been their to support each other, offer a kind word or gesture when needed.

We have enjoyed watching our own and each other’s children (and now) grandchildren grow and be part of the “hospital family”.

So Trish, along with Joan and Sue, who have recently retired, I thank you for all you

have done for Bombala Hospital and the Bombala community over the many years.

You have given so much of yourself to others, it’s now your time to do

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Pictured top, Denise Green and Dr Colin Pate were among those congratulating Trish on her retirement.

Patricia Love (second from right) with Liz Peadon, Sue Fernandes and Joan Campbell.

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event of the year. Who can remember the The Red Ball and those magnificent backdrops that were brought in from Sydney just for that occasion .

The cocktail nights, dressing up and going to a different venus each time; some of those concoctions that were made have never been repeated to this day .

Joycey Cott and Wilf and daycare, with the monthly barbecues cooked by Reon the pharmacist.

Printing millions of dollars for our “Night in Monte Carlo” fundraising nights.

Hospital fetes held on the grounds annually, who can forget Maureen Elton and her glass ball and telling fortunes to one and all who would listen.

Hospital beds races at the Bombala street carnivals, and one year we challenged Delegate Hospital at Delegate and we lost. Our kids shared being the “patients“ with the mandatory ½ kilo of sausages strapped to their tummies.

Betty Cowell’s “shop mannequin” turned up in the most unlikely places and positions over the years and even moved up into the new hospital.

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COOMA-MONARO SHIRE COUNCIL WEEKLY NEWS AND COMMUNITY INFORMATION

20th January, 2016

building a better community

COUNCIL communiqué COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 8 2016, COUNCIL CHAMBERS @ 5.30PM Council will be holding its ordinary council meeting Monday 8 February 2016, commencing at 5.30pm with Public Forum at 6.00pm where residents are welcome to address Council on any matter. Please ensure you arrive

DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRY (UPPER BUNYAN GRAVEL PIT)

at 5.45pm if you wish to address council.

Business Papers are available to the public on Council’s website www.cooma.nsw.gov.au the Thursday of the week preceding the meeting.

POSITION VACANT REGISTERED NURSE (PERMANENT PART TIME NIGHT SHIFT) Council has a position available in the Corporate Services Division for Registered Nurse at Yallambee Lodge.

Further information can be obtained by calling Human Resources on (02) 6455 1707. For an information package go to Council’s website: www.cooma.nsw.gov.au or collect from Council Front Reception.

File Ref: Salary: Applications Close:

PV34 $26.88 - $37.47 / hour (plus relevant shift allowances) 9.00am, Monday 1 February 2016

JOHN VUCIC GENERAL MANAGER

PO Box 714 COOMA NSW 2630

MESSAGE FROM THE COUNCIL WEEDS OFFICE The Noxious Weeds Manager wishes to inform land owners and land occupiers that Council Weeds Officers will be conducting property inspections in the following areas over the next two weeks: • Monaro Highway • McLachlan River • Rose Valley • Bumbalong

Weeds Officers will also be conducting roadside inspections in isolated areas of the Shire as required.

For information on Noxious Weeds Management contact Council’s Weed Management Services on (02) 6455 1941. www.cooma.nsw.gov.au/environmental/weeds Email: council@cooma.nsw.gov.au

COOMA-MONARO SETTLEMENTS STRATEGY 2016-2036 Council is in the process of preparing a 20 year strategy to guide future development in the main settlement areas of the Shire. A Discussion Paper has been prepared which highlights various issues related to the development of the Shire as a whole and these areas. The Discussion Paper is an opportunity for the community to put forward ideas about where it would like to be in 20 years time.

The Cooma-Monaro Settlements Strategy 2016-2036

Discussion Paper is on exhibition from Thursday, 17 December 2015 to Friday, 26 February 2016. Copies of the Discussion Paper can be obtained from Council’s Office and Council’s website at www.cooma.nsw.gov. au. A copy is on display at Council’s Office, the Library and the Visitors Centre.

Please address submissions to the General Manager, Cooma Monaro Shire Council, PO Box 714, COOMA NSW 2630 or email council@cooma.nsw.gov.au.

COUNCIL MERGER – PUBLIC INQUIRY Cooma-Monaro Shire Council would like to notify our residents that examination into the merger proposal has now commenced and submissions are invited from members of the public to express their opinions on the proposal. The closing date for written submissions is 5.00pm EST, Sunday 28 February 2016. Submissions can be made online at www.councilboundaryreview. nsw.gov.au or by mail to GPO BOX 5341 SYDNEY NSW 2001.

A public inquiry in relation to the proposal will be held at the following times and venues: Bombala RSL Club: Thursday 11 February 2016, 9.00am – 11.00am

Cooma Ex-Services Club: Thursday 11 February 2016, 3.00pm – 6.00pm Rydges Horizons Snowy Mountains: Friday 12 February 2016, 9.00am – 11.00am Members of the public who would like to attend are required to register at www.councilboundaryreview. nsw.gov.au or by contacting 1300 813 020. Members of the public who would like to speak at the public inquiry are requested to indicate that they wish to do so when they register to attend. Please note registrations to attend and speak at the public inquiry close at 12 noon on Friday 5 February 2016.

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Consent Authority Cooma-Monaro Shire Council (Determination of the development application will be made by the Southern Region Joint Regional Planning Panel, unless it decides not to exercise this function).

Council is in receipt of an amended EIS made by way of objection, the grounds for an Extractive Industry Application of objection must be specified in the for the above proposal. The proposal submission. Any submission should will extract up to 20,000 tonnes per include: year over 20 years and will disturb 20ha a) The name and address/phone of land. The proposal is designated number of the objector (if this information development under the Environmental is not provided, Council will not be able Planning and Assessment Act, 1979 and to contact you further regarding your an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) submission); has been prepared. b) The reasons for any objection; Any interested persons may inspect the c) A Political Donations & Gifts full Application, including the amended Declaration or Disclosure Statement EIS during the exhibition period from 18 (available on Council’s website or in hard December 2015 to 1 February 2016 at: copy at Council Offices) - Council’s Environmental Services Submissions can be sent to PO Box 714 Division at 81 Commissioner Street, Cooma NSW 2630 or council@cooma.

Cooma (8.30am to 4.45pm weekdays), nsw.gov.au - The Department of Planning’s regional Please note that under the Government offices at Wollongong (Level 2, 84 Crown Information (Public Access) Act, 2009, Street, Wollongong) Council cannot guarantee confidentiality - Queanbeyan (Suite U107, 1st Floor in relation to any submission, except in Riverside Plaza, 131-139 Monaro Street, certain circumstances.

Queanbeyan) Any person who makes a submission by - Council’s website at www.cooma.nsw way of objection and is dissatisfied with gov.au. the determination of the application may - Monaro Regional Library – Vale Street appeal to the Land and Environment Court Cooma within 28 days of the date the application A copy of the EIS can be purchased from is determined. However, if the Planning Council for $25.00.

Assessment Commission reviews the Any person may make a written proposal, the Minister’s decision is final submission during the exhibition period and cannot be appealed. regarding the application. Any written Should you have any queries regarding submission should be addressed to the this Application please contact Council’s General Manager of Council and must Environmental Services Division on (02) be received before 5.00pm, Monday, 6455 1911.

February 1, 2016. If a submission is

ROCK FLAT CREEK BRIDGE – NUMERALLA ROAD

BLACKBERRY CONTROL Cooma-Monaro Shire Council is currently undertaking Blackberry control in areas of the Shire. Blackberries are a declared noxious weed within Cooma-Monaro Shire and must be effectively controlled. Council predominantly controls Blackberries with the herbicide Grazon Extra or a mixture of Glyphosate and Metsulfuron Methyl. Fruit ingested from treated Blackberry plants may contain

traces of these herbicides, which if ingested may result in adverse health conditions.

Blackberry control is currently being undertaken within public reserves, roadsides, river corridors and private lands. For further information contact Council’s Noxious Weed Management Service on (02) 6455 1941.

Works are continuing on the Rock Flat Creek Bridge and Council would like drivers to be mindful of the speed limits currently in place on the bridge.

VALE STREET/COMMISSIONER STREET INTERSECTION

WEATHER PERMITTING THE FOLLOWING WORKS WILL CONTINUE C o m m i s s i o n e r / Va l e Street Intersection Upgrade Tuross Road Maintenance Grading Tinderry Road Maintenance Grading

Tinderry Road Gravel Resheeting (R2R) Tuross Road Tabledrain Maintenance Countegany Road Shoulder Repairs

Numeralla Road Shoulder Repairs Old Bega Road Pothole Repairs Badja Road Road Realignment

Hindmarsh Creek Box Culverts Jerangle Road Culvert extensions and Gravel Resheeting (R2R) The Peak Road Gravel Maintenance

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Intersection Works are continuing. Kerbing around the corners will begin next week.

CALLING FOR APPLICATIONS FOR COUNCIL DONATIONS Eligible parties are invited to apply for a donation up to $500 under the categories of Events, Community Initiative/Project, Rate reductions and Heritage Minor Works. The Donations Policy and application form is available at Council offices or via our web site. Applications must be completed on the Council form and be received by 5pm Friday 19

Council’s waste collection truck travels over 420km for the weekly Cooma kerbside and CBD collection.

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Mayor Dean Lynch 0419 295 954

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February 2016. A decision will be made at the March Council meeting with funds available shortly thereafter. This will be the second of two rounds available this financial year. There will be another round open in September.

Please direct any queries to Kylie Douch on 6455 1777 or council@cooma.nsw. gov.au

COUNCIL CONTACT DETAILS

General Manager John Vucic Phone: 02 6455 1777 Director of Corporate Services Stephen Molloy Fax: 02 6455 1799 Director of Engineering Services Linda Nicholson Web: www.cooma.nsw.gov.au Director of Environmental Services Peter Smith Email: council@cooma.nsw.gov.au After Hours Emergency Contacts WATER 0417 278 056 WASTEWATER 0419 251 378 RECREATION 0427 011 144 ROADS 0447 415 150

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Wednesday January 20, 2016

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Well people, time to get your Aussie icon sorted from Australia Day in Cooma next Tuesday.

There are some great prizes to be won and a whole lot of fun to be had.

Speaking of winning, the Monaro Parkinson’s Support group congratulates raffle winners Chris Stephens and Pauline Higgins and thanks you for your support.

Congratulations to the Snowy River Shire Citizens awards winners for 2016. Your contributions to our community deserve to be acknowledged – well done.

This weekend promises to be HUGE in Delegate as Australia Day celebrations combine with the finale of the Men from Snowy River March commemorations.

From the Light Horse to Peter FitzSimons to the RAFF Roulettes – there will be enough happening to keep all historians, especially the military-minded ones, content if not excited.

A happy Australia Day to everyone!

It’s about being Australian Editor, The theme for Australia Day this year is “everyone, everywhere”.

Whether you’re in a city or regional area it is important to come together to celebrate what is so great about being Australian. I am proud to be the Australia Day Ambassador in Taree.

Country towns are excellent places to travel to on this special day, as they really celebrate what it means to be Australian and so many come together in celebration.

I am reminded of a comment made by our patron and previous Governor General Sir William Deane saying many years ago – “we as a nation will be judged by the way we treat our most vulnerable,” and we have many vulnerable who are forgotten and isolated.

Australia, at its best, is how we come together at times of tragedy and loss. This year we have already witnessed the damaging effect of bushfires ravaging across Australia, destroying more than a hundred homes and claiming the lives of several people.

These are times that test the spirit and strength of a nation, and every time, Australians have pulled together to make a difference and help those

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Which is the only species of bird that lives out the complete winter on the Antarctic continent?

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What does the scientific name of the common Australian garden fungus Aseroë rubra mean? Is it a) red-star fungus, b) anemone plant or c) red disgusting juice?

3.

Brimstone is the old name for which chemical element?

4.

True or false: Many supermarket checkout scanning windows contain sapphires?

5.

What is the name of the solid, waxy material formed in the digestive system of some whales, often used in the perfume and medical industries?

Quiz answers

a thin layer is used to protect the glass from scratching.

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Ambergris is the solid, waxy material formed in the digestive system of sperm whales and pygmy sperm whales.

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that have been affected by these disasters. We have seen people in Australia putting the wellbeing of other Australians before their own, we have seen victims helping other victims, and we have seen people with very little giving to assist others who have lost loved ones and their homes.

We have also witnessed our courageous fire-fighters who year after year put themselves at risk and our police officers who are the line between the good and criminal elements. And then there are groups such as Lions Clubs, Rotary Clubs, Country Women’s League, Catholic Women’s’ League and so many others groups and individuals who make great contributions to the community.

It is the generous commitment of all of these individuals that make me proud to be a part of this country.

This Australia Day, I encourage you to spare a moment for the people that have given their lives and donated their time to fighting the recent bushfires and to think about what being Australian is about.

Father Chris Riley

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Wednesday January 20, 2016

If you went out to the woods…

All the entrants at the Rotary Teddy Bear picnic, with judge Irene Ramm.

Right: Tarliah West with her Nan’s 69-year-old bear, easily taking out the oldest bear award.

Below: Jack and Isabel Barry with their teddy bears Nosey and Birthday Bear at the Rotary Teddy Bear picnic on Sunday.

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Reducing the burdens on local government The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) is seeking feedback on 49 recommendations to reduce the regulatory burdens that the NSW Government imposes on local government.

IPART Chairman Dr Peter Boxall said the draft recommendations address inefficient, unnecessary and excessive burdens placed on councils by the NSW Government in relation to reporting, planning or compliance.

While the recommendations cover a range of council functions, those in the areas of planning and water will bring the greatest improvements in council efficiency.

Planning laws impose a significant regulatory burden.

The draft recommendations aim to reduce cost and delays by making better use of technology to automate data gathering, payments and the issuing of certificates.

IPART proposes a risk-based approach to regulating councils’ water functions, consistent with the regulation of other water utilities in NSW. The draft recommendations aim to reduce the regulatory oversight of water for lower risk councils, allow water resource planning at the catchment level, and reduce the reporting and auditing burden.

“Approximately 67 Acts administered by 27 different State agencies impose obligations on councils to prepare plans, provide information or comply with other requirements in implementing these Acts,” Dr Boxall said.

“While many regulatory obligations are necessary, all come at a cost. Our goal is to identify those that are inefficient, unnecessary or excessive, and recommend ways to remove or reduce these burdens on councils.”

Overall, IPART’s Draft Report calls for the State to work as a partner with local government when giving councils additional responsibilities by considering the cost to councils, by taking a wholeof-government approach, and by adopting riskbased approaches, including support for councils where needed.

IPART is seeking feedback on the draft recommendations, which include: • Improving the planning system by expanding

the use of the ePlanning Portal and developing a suite of standardised development consent conditions to reduce costs and delays.

• Reforming regulation of the 100-plus council owned and operated Local Water Utilities that provide water supply and sewerage services to over 1.8 million people.

• Addressing systemic issues to reduce cost shifting to councils, including requiring NSW Government agencies to consider the costs and benefits of any regulation on local government before making any change.

• Streamlining reporting requirements across local government administrative and planning functions.

IPART has also recommended reforms to reduce the burdens associated with building and construction, managing public lands and infrastructure, animal control and alcohol-free areas.

Dr Boxall said the draft recommendations are the result of information gathering, analysis and consultation including submissions to the Issues Paper in July, council questionnaires and workshops.

“This is an opportunity to address many of the concerns raised by local government about burdens imposed on councils by the State. We hope to receive submissions from both councils and community stakeholders over the next five weeks,” Dr Boxall said.

A public hearing will be held in Sydney on 8 February 2016, which will be webcast to allow participants from across the State. Submissions close 19 February 2016.

IPART’s Final Report will be provided to the NSW Government in April 2016.

The Draft Report, along with a full list of the draft recommendations and information on the public hearing, is available at IPART’s website <http:// www.ipart.nsw.gov.au>.

This review is part of the NSW Government’s broader local government reform program that commenced in 2011 and is the result of a recommendation of the Independent Local Government Review Panel.

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Wednesday January 20, 2016

Riposte Lisa Ashurst Traditionally, I suppose, I should be embarrassed to admit there might be something that a male of the species is actually better at than I am but here goes; when it comes to online shopping Yes I know how tragic that sounds but it is the truth.

This is a man who knows his way backwards around an online shopping site and can shop his way through e-bay as well as any woman I know.

Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not much of an online shopper really but thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not to say I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know how to do it (I do, sort of ...) itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more a reflection of a woman who lives in a stunningly beautiful part of the country but who unfortunately has no Internet service for the time being because the technology has yet to arrive.

That in itself has had impacts to varying degrees on some areas of my life but it especially impacts on any desire to hop online and shop because it just ainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t gonna happen.

As a result, when I think â&#x20AC;&#x153;shopâ&#x20AC;? I automatically gear towards a physical place as opposed to a virtual one.

Of course, once the NBN hits here that could change which is where The Bloke is going to come in really handy. Being an online shopping guru, he knows all the ins and outs of shopping online.

Name and item and he will know a site and with the trend being to go online rather

than out to an actual shopping centre, having someone around who is also a dab hand at on an online shopping site will be so excellent.

Should the online shopping bug hit though in The Blokes absence, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always Daughter and Son-in-law who also possess a high degree of dab-handedness in the world of online shopping sites.

In fact, their laptops are their first port of call whenever they need or want anything so between the three of them I should become pretty familiar with the online stores in no time at all once the tower goes up that will bring the Internet to my door.

The word is that the NBN is only a couple of months away now and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m so hoping thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s correct.

Not that I intend to online shop till I drop or anything, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just that when I need something that simply isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t available in my local shopping regions I can source it online and get it that way.

Like mascara thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Not Black! I know itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s available but the stores that have it are not even vaguely local but they all have online sites so Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll still be able to get my mitts on the one I want.

There are a few other items I have a hankering for too. Sure, I could ask The Bloke or the Kids to shop it for me but Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d much rather have it in front of me so I can check out the products for myself.

I know Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll become very good at this in time.

Meanwhile, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going to need a refresher on how to do it.

Might have to start from scratch actually...

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Many frogs in NSW are coming out in full force after summer rains. So now is a good time to keep your eyes and ears peeled for your froggy friends.

Some of the common species to look out for are Peronâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tree Frog, the Striped Marsh Frog, and the Eastern Common Froglet.

To make sure they stick around, the Foundation for National Parks and Wildlife has some easy tips for making a pond in just a few hours.

Backyard Buddies is a free program run by Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Foundation for National Parks and Wildlife. Each month, you get a Backyard Buddies email (B-mail) with tips to make your backyard inviting and safe for native animals. How to Make a Frog Pond featured in the January B-mail. Sign up for B-mail and download a free factsheet about building your own frog pond at www.backyardbuddies. net.au. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Water is incredibly important for Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wildlife, especially our huge variety of frogs,â&#x20AC;? said Ms Susanna Bradshaw, CEO of the Foundation for National Parks and Wildlife. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A pond can offer an easy, permanent water source for your local amphibian buddies and will also benefit lots of other native animals too.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Australia is home to over 200 species of frogs that are found nowhere else in the world. Sadly Australia also has one of the highest rates of amphibian extinction in the world. So anything you can do around Cooma to provide habitat for them, will be a big help.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Australian frogs are facing threats from the devastating Chytrid fungus, water pollution, drought, predation from introduced pests and much more. Their numbers havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t plummeted like this since the extinction of the dinosaurs.â&#x20AC;?

If you have the space, the best thing you can do for local frogs is create a pond for them.

How to make a frog pond in 10 easy steps: 1. Decide on what type of pond you want such as fibreglass, hard plastic mould or freeform pond liner. You can even convert an unused swimming pool into a pond!

2.

Choose a position in a natural depression that is roughly 2/3 in the shade and 1/3 in the sun.

3.

See if you can time constructing your pond before some decent rain, to improve the pond water quality and increase the chances of frogs finding your pond.

4.

Dig your hole and line with sand. The sand helps make your pond level and protect it from punctures. Make sure your pond fits

snuggly in the hole and fill in any gaps with soil or sand.

5.

Always rinse and clean anything you want to place in the pond as frogs are very sensitive to chemicals. Add a layer of small, clean pebbles or gravel to the bottom of the pond.

6.

Next place several different species of (preferably native) aquatic plants and work out where you want to position them.

7.

Turn your hose on low and fill up the pond. If you are using mains water, the chlorine in the water will usually need to evaporate over a few days before frogs will use it.

8.

While the pond is filling, you can plant some natives around the pond. Try to use a wide variety of grasses, sedges, and small shrubs to suit a variety of different frogs. Rocks and logs around and in the pond will complete the habitat. A stick draped across the water will help the frogs climb in and out.

9.

If you want, you can buy algae flakes from most pet stores to feed tadpoles to help them get enough food when your pond is new.

You can also feed them lettuce and spinach. After a few weeks the pond will be able to naturally provide food for your tadpoles.

10. Be patient as it may take a few months before your local frogs find your new pond. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Frogs are great to have around,â&#x20AC;? said Ms Bradshaw. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They show that you live within a healthy ecosystem as they are very sensitive to chemicals and environmental degradation. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t touch frogs as any sunscreen or insect repellent on your skin can make them sick.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;We strongly advise that you do not relocate frogs or tadpoles as you could unintentionally be spreading the deadly Chytrid fungus.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;While not all frogs live around ponds, they all need a water source to reproduce and keep their porous skin moist,â&#x20AC;? said Ms Bradshaw. â&#x20AC;&#x153;One of the best ways to work out what species of frog you have in your garden is by simply listening to their call and checking it with an app or online. There are a couple of frog ID apps that you can download including Frogs of Australia for iPhones and Frogs Field Guide for any device,â&#x20AC;? said Ms Bradshaw. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The calls that you hear are only made by male frogs when theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re trying to attract females. Listen out now as there is always a peak in frog calls in warm, wet weather. See how many different species you can hear in the summer rains.â&#x20AC;?

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Wednesday January 20, 2016

Meeting the real Red Dog A former Cooma resident, who has recently returned to Cooma, has had a real life meeting with the Red Dog, the subject of a recent movie.

Red Dog was a popular animal in the Pilbara region of Western Australia in the 1970s.

While he did not really belong to anyone, Red Dog sort of belonged to the whole mining community, all of whom looked out for him and accepted his idiosyncrasies.

Dave Harkins came across Red Dog near the Dampier salt mines in the early 1970s.

He was the camp dog and used to travel, via trucks or buses, between Dampier and Karratha.

Dave said Red Dog was a

true free spirit, owned by no one person.

When he saw the film, Dave said he cried for half of it and laughed his head off for the other half.

Dave and his wife Kerrie have returned to Cooma. They lived here in the early 1970s, when

they ran the front of house and kitchen at the Alpine Hotel.

Welcome back!

Pictured, Red Dog on the back of Dave’s HD Holden ute at Dampier salt mines.

Encouraging results for Shire’s summer marketing campaign As part of Cooma-Monaro Shire Council’s innovative economic development strategy, Council launched an electronic marketing campaign to run through the summer holiday season. The campaign, which debuted on Boxing Day, targeted residents of Canberra and the South Coast, as well as the many travellers traversing the Monaro-Snowy Mountains region.

Mayor of Cooma-Monaro Shire Council, Dean Lynch, says the objective of the campaign is to raise Cooma’s profile as a destination for visitors over the holiday period to stimulate local business, and to highlight the commercial and lifestyle opportunities of the area. The holiday campaign incorporates television, radio and digital platforms.

“Our strategy is to progressively elevate the perception of Cooma in the A.C.T. and surrounding regions as a place to live, work, play and invest.

This is part of a long-term, integrated economic

development program. The campaign is designed to be cost-effective in implementation and represents great value for the Shire,” Mayor Lynch said.

“We scheduled 194 television spots in the twoweek period after Christmas and a further 137 radio spots through to Australia Day. This advertising schedule is complemented with a range of digital platforms. This is the biggest campaign of its type that the Shire has undertaken.”

“The preliminary results are very encouraging with many businesses reporting excellent trading over the main holiday period. In fact, one business proprietor told me he had the best trading in 25 years,” Councillor Lynch said.

The Cooma destination television campaign was seen from Boxing Day on Channel 7’s Sunrise, National News, The Chase Australia and across 7Mate and 7Two. Spots on Snow-FM and 2XL run through to Australia Day.

Snowies’ U3A holding open day The Snowy Mountains University of the Third Age (SMU3A) is hoping to attract more members this year.

An open day will be held at the SMU3A shed, at the rear of 75 Sharp Street, Cooma (next door to Liquorland) on Saturday January 30, from 11am to 3pm.

On this day, interested people will be able to learn what courses are proposed for 2016, how to register as a U3A member and meet members of the U3A committee.

Snowy Mountains U3A is always looking for more tutors (purely voluntary) who may like to share their enthusiasm for a particular interest and inspire others to learn about it.

Tutors are the life blood of any U3A as without them no sessions would run.

Do think what you may be able to offer.

SMU3A members and committee look forward to meeting with those who would like to discover the many and varied ways that U3A may be able to interest, entertain and educate them.

U3A history U3A originated in Toulouse France in 1973, the

modal upon which groups in Austraia are based began in Cambridge University in the early 1980s.

The founders were Peter Laslett and Michael Young.

They recognised that many senior people, both retired and still working, possessed a lifetime of experience and collectively a wealth of knowledge.

More importantly they also recognised that it was both educational and healthy to keep the mind active as you age.

In Australia there are now more than 250 U3As and in Cooma we are lucky to have the MSU3A where people from all over the Snowy region can be involved in a variety of fascinating and educational journeys.

This journey can be as varied as a discussion of the life, times and relevance of Shakespeare, to enjoying learning and playing the ukelele with likeminded people.

There are, as well, sessions on computers, photography, various arts and crafts and a host of choices to interest, entertain and educate.

A further benefit is the social interaction and enjoyment derived from talking about favourite things with those with similar interests.

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Men’s shed and happy healthy Harold funding Two worthwhile organisations in the Monaro will share in $5,530 in funding through the NSW Government’s Community Building Partnership (CBP) Program.

The Member for Monaro John Barilaro said the Snowy River Men’s Shed group in Jindabyne will use $2,500 for a variety of upgrades to their premises while Life Education Limited will use $3,030 to install a wheelchair lift for the Monaro Life Education Mobile Learning Centre.

“Life Education brings the Monaro/ Far South Coast Mobile Learning Centre and Healthy Harold’s important healthy living, drug and alcohol program to 13 schools and 3,300 children in the Monaro electorate each year,” said Mr Barilaro.

“This funding will go a long way to continue providing such an important program by installing a hydraulic wheelchair lift to the Mobile Learning Centre to ensure that all children can partake in their important preventative health programs.”

Mr Barilaro said the Snowy River Men’s Shed will use their funds to complete a wide range of improvements to the sheds such as installing insulation and purchasing a bandsaw.

“The men operate a workshop as part of its Men’s Shed facilities and activities but they don’t have a metal cutting bandsaw which is needed as part of their programs,” said Mr Barilaro.

“I cannot speak highly enough of the work Men’s Sheds do in the community and their work to promote social inclusion.

“The shed does a remarkable job in providing men with a place to go talk to others about health issues and participate in the community and I’m pleased they have received this funding.”

Mr Barilaro said the NSW Government’s offers grant funding for infrastructure based projects that meet a need in the local community.

“The CBP program supports the building, refurbishment or enhancement of community infrastructure facilities that deliver positive social, recreational and environmental outcomes for the community,” said Mr Barilaro.

“CBP has funded hundreds of community projects throughout the Monaro since its inception.”

Pictured, John Barilaro with Jindabyne Mens Shed members.

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Prime Time TV Guide Januar y

20–26

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News.

10.00 Gardening Aust.

10.25 Grand Designs. 11.15 Pointless. 12.00 News. 1.00 Adam Hills Tonight. 2.00 Kangaroo Dundee. 2.30 Catalyst. 3.00 One Plus One. 3.30 Aust Story. 4.00 The Cook And The Chef.

4.30 Eggheads. 5.00 News.

5.25 Grand Designs. 6.15 Pointless. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Lie To You? (PG) 8.30 Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries. (M) 9.30 The Musketeers. (M) 10.35 Jimmy Fallon. (PG) 11.15 Judith Lucy’s Spiritual Journey. Final.

(M) 11.45 The Kumars.

6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News.

10.00 Gardening Aust.

10.25 Grand Designs. 11.15 Pointless. 12.00 News. 1.00 Adam Hills Tonight. 2.00 Lie To You? 2.30 Catalyst. 3.00 One Plus One. 3.30 Aust Story. 4.00 The Cook And The Chef. 4.30 Eggheads.

5.00 News. 5.25 Grand Designs. 6.10 Pointless.

7.00 News. 7.30 7.30.

8.00 QI. (PG) 8.30 Sherlock. (M) 10.00 The Agony Of… (M) 10.40 Jimmy Fallon. (PG) 11.25 Crash Test Mummies And Daddies. Final. (M) 11.55 Comedy Up Late. (M)

6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News.

10.00 Gardening Aust.

10.25 Grand Designs. 11.15 Pointless. 12.00 News. 1.00 Adam Hills Tonight. (PG) 2.00 QI. (PG) 2.30 Catalyst. 3.00 One Plus One. 3.30 Aust Story. 4.00 The Cook And The Chef. 4.30 Eggheads.

5.00 News. 5.25 Grand Designs. 6.15 Pointless.

7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30.

8.00 A Taste Of Landline.

8.30 Agatha Christie’s Miss Marple. (M) 10.00 ABC News: Late Edition. 10.10 The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. (PG) 10.55 Rage. (MA15+)

6.00 Rage. 10.30 Rage Retro Month. 11.15 Pointless.

12.10 Grand Designs. 1.10 River Cottage Veg Every Day. Final. 2.00 Wild Kitchen With Clayton Donovan.

2.30 Agatha Christie’s Miss Marple. (PG) 4.00 Wonders Of Life With Brian Cox. (PG) 5.00 Arthur Phillip: Governor, Sailor, Spy. 5.30 Inspector George Gently. (PG) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Our Zoo. (PG) 8.30 Foyle’s War. (M) 10.00 Movie: The Trip To Italy. (2014) (M) 11.45 Rage Retro Month. (MA15+)

6.00 Rage. 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 10.00 Making Australia Great: Inside Our Longest Boom. 11.00 Australia Wide. 11.30 Praise.

12.00 A Taste Of Landline.

12.30 Back Roads. Final.

1.00 Our Zoo. 2.00 Soccer.

W-League. Semi-final.

Canberra United v Sydney FC. 4.30 Kitchen Cabinet.

5.05 Time Scanners. 6.00 Antiques. 7.00 News.

7.40 Grand Designs.

8.30 Vera. (M) 10.00 Movie: The Outlaw Michael Howe. (2013) (M) 11.20 Sounds Like Teen Spirit: triple j At 40. (M)

6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News. 10.00 Gardening Aust. 10.30 Grand Designs.

11.30 The Mix. 12.00 News.

1.00 Antiques. 2.00 Time Scanners. 3.00 One Plus One. 3.30 The Cook And The Chef. 4.00 Eggheads. 4.30 Soccer. W-League. Semifinal. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Australian Of The Year.

9.00 Movie: The Broken Shore. (2013) (M) Don Hany.

10.55 The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. (PG) 11.40 Golf. USPGA Tour.

CareerBuilder Challenge.

Highlights.

6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News.

10.00 Australia Day Flag Raising And Citizenship Ceremony. 11.15 ABC News On Australia Day. 12.00 News. 1.00 Adam Hills In Gordon St Tonight. 2.00 Australian Of The Year. 3.30 Aust Story. 4.00 70 Years Of ABC Rural. 5.00 News.

5.25 Grand Designs. 6.10 Pointless. 7.00 News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Kangaroo Dundee. Final.

8.30 Restoration Man. Final. (PG) 9.20 Miniseries: Inside Men. (M) 10.25 Jimmy Fallon. (PG) 11.10 Fortitude. (MA15+)

6.00 Sunrise. David Koch and Samantha Armytage present the news, sport and weather, with business and finance updates.

9.00 Australian Open: Highlights. Highlights of the Australian Open.

10.30 Australian Open: Preview Show. A preview of today’s matches at the Australian Open.

11.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Day 3. From Melbourne Park.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 3. From Melbourne Park.

6.00 Sunrise. David Koch and Samantha Armytage present the news, sport and weather, with business and finance updates.

9.00 Australian Open: Highlights. Highlights of the Australian Open.

10.30 Australian Open: Preview Show. A preview of today’s matches at the Australian Open.

11.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Day 4. From Melbourne Park.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 4. From Melbourne Park.

6.00 Sunrise. David Koch and Samantha Armytage present the news, sport and weather, with business and finance updates.

9.00 Australian Open: Highlights. Highlights of the Australian Open.

10.30 Australian Open: Preview Show. A preview of today’s matches at the Australian Open.

11.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Day 5. From Melbourne Park.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 5. From Melbourne Park.

6.00 Home Shopping.

7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

Join Andrew O’Keefe and Monique Wright for all the latest news, sport and weather.

10.00 Australian Open: Preview Show. A preview of today’s matches at the Australian Open.

11.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Day 6. From Melbourne Park. Hosted by Joh Griggs.

6.00 Seven News.

6.30 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 6. From Melbourne Park. Hosted by Joh Griggs.

6.00 Home Shopping.

7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

Join Andrew O’Keefe and Monique Wright for all the latest news, sport and weather.

10.00 Australian Open: Preview Show. A preview of today’s matches at the Australian Open.

11.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Day 7. From Melbourne Park. Hosted by Joh Griggs.

6.00 Seven News.

6.30 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 7. From Melbourne Park. Hosted by Joh Griggs.

6.00 Sunrise. David Koch and Samantha Armytage present the news, sport and weather, with business and finance updates.

9.00 Australian Open: Highlights. Highlights of the Australian Open.

10.30 Australian Open: Preview Show. A preview of today’s matches at the Australian Open.

11.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Day 8. From Melbourne Park.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 8. From Melbourne Park.

6.00 Sunrise. David Koch and Samantha Armytage present the news, sport and weather, with business and finance updates.

10.00 Australian Open: Highlights. Highlights of the Australian Open.

10.30 Australian Open: Preview Show. A preview of today’s matches at the Australian Open.

11.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Day 9. Quarter-finals.

From Melbourne Park.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Tennis. Australian Open.

Night 9. Quarter-finals. From Melbourne Park.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Mornings: Summer. 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 WIN News. 1.00 Extra. 1.30 Cricket. One-Day International Series. Game 4.

Australia v India. Afternoon session. 6.00 Nine News.

6.10 WIN News.

6.30 Cricket. One-Day International Series.

Game 4. Australia v India.

Evening session.

10.00 Cycling. Santos Tour Down Under. Stage 2.

Unley, Adelaide to Stirling.

132km. Highlights.

11.00 Anger Management.

(M) 11.30 Extra. 12.00 WIN’s All Australian News.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Mornings: Summer. 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 Extra. 12.30 Cycling. Santos Tour Down Under. Stage 3. Glenelg, Adelaide to Campbelltown, Adelaide. 3.30 News Now. 4.00 Afternoon News. 5.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. 6.00 Nine News. 7.00 WIN News.

7.30 Matt And Kim To The Rescue. 8.30 World’s Most Expensive Food. 9.30 The Truth About Exercise. 10.30 Cycling. Santos Tour Down Under. Stage 3. Glenelg, Adelaide to Campbelltown, Adelaide. Highlights. 11.30 Extra. 12.00 WIN News.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Mornings: Summer. 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 WIN News. 1.00 Cycling. Santos Tour Down Under. Stage 4. Norwood, Adelaide to Victor Harbor.

138 km. 4.00 Afternoon News. 5.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. 6.00 Nine News. 7.00 WIN News.

7.30 Customs. (PG) 8.30 Movie: Space Cowboys. (2000) (PG) Clint Eastwood.

11.10 Cycling. Santos Tour Down Under. Stage 4.

Norwood, Adelaide to Victor Harbor. Highlights.

12.10 WIN News.

6.00 PAW Patrol. 6.30 Dora. 7.00 Weekend Today.

10.00 Mornings: Summer.

12.00 Australian Geographic Adventures. 12.30 Hot In Cleveland. 1.00 The Middle.

1.30 Cricket. One-Day International Series. Game 5.

Australia v India. Afternoon session. 6.00 Nine News.

6.30 Cricket. One-Day International Series. Game 5. Australia v India. Evening session. 10.00 Cycling.

Santos Tour Down Under.

Stage 5. McLaren Vale to Willunga Hill. 151.5km.

Highlights. 11.00 Movie: Assassins. (1995) (M)

6.00 PAW Patrol. 6.30 Dora. 7.00 Weekend Today.

10.00 My Surf TV. 10.30 Endangered. 11.30 Ironman.

Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain Series.

Round 1. 1.30 Cycling.

Santos Tour Down Under.

Final stage. King William Road to King William Road.

4.30 To Be Advised. 5.00 News: First At Five. 5.30 Customs. 6.00 Nine News.

7.00 60 Minutes. 8.00 Animal Super Parents. 9.10 The Mentalist. 11.10 Cycling.

Santos Tour Down Under.

Final stage. King William Road to King William Road.

Highlights. 12.10 ManSpace.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Mornings: Summer. 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 WIN News.

1.00 Ellen. (PG) 2.00 Extra.

2.30 Alive And Cooking. 3.00 News Now. 4.00 Afternoon News. 5.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. 6.00 Nine News.

7.00 WIN News.

7.30 Ready For Takeoff. (PG) 8.30 Movie: Ocean’s Twelve. (2004) (M) Brad Pitt, George Clooney.

The gang plans a series of robberies in Europe.

11.00 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. (M) 12.00 WIN’s All Australian News.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Mornings: Summer. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 WIN News. 1.00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show.

(PG) 2.00 Extra. 2.30 Alive And Cooking. 3.00 News Now. 4.00 Afternoon News.

5.30 Millionaire Hot Seat.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 WIN News.

7.30 Cricket. Twenty20 International. Game 1.

Australia v India. From Adelaide Oval.

11.00 Movie: Above The Law. (1988) (MA15+) Steven Seagal, Pam Grier.

A CIA agent uncovers an illegal drug-trafficking ring.

6.00 Ent. Tonight. 6.30 The Home Team. 7.00 Ben’s Menu. 7.30 Bold. 8.00 Family Feud. 8.30 Studio 10. 11.00 Bondi Vet. 12.00 Dr Phil. 1.00 The Talk. 2.00 Ent. Tonight.

2.30 Everyday Gourmet. 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 The Home Team. 4.00 GCBC. 4.30 Bold. (PG) 5.00 News.

6.00 Family Feud.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 Modern Family. (PG) 8.30 Movie: Rush. (2013) (M) Chris Hemsworth, Daniel Brühl. Two Formula 1 drivers form a fierce rivalry.

10.55 Hawaii Five-0. (M) 11.55 The Project.

6.00 Ent. Tonight. 6.30 The Home Team. 7.00 Ben’s Menu. 7.30 Bold. (PG) 8.00 Family Feud. 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 11.00 Bondi Vet. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PG) 1.00 The Talk. 2.00 Ent. Tonight.

2.30 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 The Home Team. 4.00 Good Chef Bad Chef. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG) 5.00 TEN Eyewitness News.

6.00 Family Feud.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 Cricket. Big Bash League. First semi-final.

11.10 Blue Bloods. (M)

6.00 Ent. Tonight. 6.30 The Home Team. 7.00 Ben’s Menu. 7.30 Bold. (PG) 8.00 Family Feud. 8.30 Studio 10.

(PG) 11.00 The Living Room.

(PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PG) 1.00 The Talk. 2.00 Ent. Tonight.

2.30 Everyday Gourmet. 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 The Home Team. 4.00 Good Chef Bad Chef. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG) 5.00 TEN Eyewitness News.

6.00 Family Feud.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 Cricket. Big Bash League. Second semi-final.

11.10 The Graham Norton Show. (M)

6.00 Fishing Edge. 6.30 The Home Team. 7.00 iFish. 8.00 Family Feud. 8.30 St10.

11.00 The Living Room.

12.00 The Doctors. 1.00 Everyday Gourmet. 1.30 Andy & Ben Eat The World. 2.00 Places We Go With Jennifer Adams. 2.30 The Home Team. 3.00 Jamie & Jimmy’s Food Fight Club. 4.00 What’s Up Down Under. 4.30 Escape Fishing With ET. 5.00 News.

6.00 Jamie’s Fifteen Minute Meals. 6.30 Movie: Ice Age 2: The Meltdown. (2006) 8.30 Movie: A Good Day To Die Hard. (2013) (M) 10.30 Movie: Strangerland. (2015)

6.00 Creflo. 6.30 Hillsong.

7.00 Mass. 7.30 Joel Osteen.

8.00 The Home Team. 8.30 Studio 10: Sunday. (PG) 11.00 Just Go. 11.30 People Of The Vines. 12.00 Good Chef Bad Chef. 12.30 Let’s Do Coffee. 1.00 The Offroad Adventure Show. 1.30 Cricket. Women’s Big Bash League. Grand Final. 5.00 TEN Eyewitness News.

6.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Grand Final.

10.40 Movie: Drive Hard.

(2014) (MA15+) John Cusack, Thomas Jane.

A former race car driver is tricked by a thief.

6.00 Ent. Tonight. 6.30 GCBC. 7.00 Ben’s Menu.

7.30 Bold. 8.00 Family Feud Favourites. 8.30 Studio 10.

11.00 Far Flung. 12.00 Dr Phil. (PG) 1.00 The Talk. 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 Everyday Gourmet. 3.00 Judge Judy.

(PG) 3.30 The Home Team.

4.00 GCBC. 4.30 Bold. (PG) 5.00 News.

6.00 Family Feud.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 Movie: The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel.

(2011) (PG) Judi Dench.

10.00 Movie: Backyard Ashes. (2013) (M) Andrew S. Gilbert.

6.00 Ent. Tonight. 6.30 The Home Team. 7.00 Ben’s Menu. 7.30 Bold. 8.00 Family Feud. 8.30 Studio 10. 11.00 Bondi Vet. 12.00 Dr Phil.

(PG) 1.00 The Talk. 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 Everyday Gourmet. 3.00 Judge Judy.

(PG) 3.30 The Home Team.

4.00 GCBC. 4.30 Bold. (PG) 5.00 News.

6.00 Family Feud.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 The Australia Day Concert.

9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (M) 10.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M) 11.30 The Project.

6.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 Turkish News. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Cathedrals Of Culture. 3.00 The World From Above. 3.30 Harlots, Housewives And Heroines.

(PG) 4.30 London’s Wild Side.

5.30 Letters And Numbers.

6.00 Poh’s Kitchen.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Australia With Simon Reeve. (PG) 8.35 24 Hours In Emergency. (M) A look at an emergency department.

9.30 The Missing. (M) 10.35 SBS World News Late Edition. 11.05 Erebus: Air Crash Antarctica. (M)

6.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Mastroianni, The Ideal Italian. 3.00 Backroads USA. 3.30 The Dark Charisma Of Adolf Hitler. (PG) 4.30 Urban Secrets. (PG) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Poh’s Kitchen. 6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Rachel Khoo’s Kitchen Notebook: London.

8.00 Food Safari Fire.

8.30 The Family Law. (M) 9.00 Poh & Co. 9.30 The Bridge. (M) 10.35 SBS World News Late Edition. 11.05 The Sex Clinic.

(MA15+) 12.00 Movie: Gloria.

(2013) (M)

6.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 Turkish News. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Big Art. (PG) 2.30 Colour Theory. (PG) 3.00 Island Feast. 3.30 Salvage Hunters. Final. 4.30 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Poh’s Kitchen.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 MythBusters. (PG) 8.30 Treasures Of Ancient Egypt: The Birth Of Art. (PG) Part 1 of 3.

9.30 Movie: Kingdom Of Heaven. (2005) (M) Orlando Bloom, Liam Neeson.

12.10 Movie: Desire.

(2010) (M)

6.00 WorldWatch. 12.00 Arabic News. 12.30 WorldWatch. 2.00 Figure Skating. ISU Grand Prix. Final.

Highlights. 3.35 Monster Moves. 4.30 UK Bitesize.

4.35 The Viking Map. (PG) 5.30 Tet. 5.35 Dean Semler’s Road To Hollywood. (PG) 6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 The Wonders Of Britain: Our Beautiful Buildings.

8.30 Movie: Vicky Cristina Barcelona. (2008) (M) Penelope Cruz, Scarlett Johansson.

10.15 RocKwiz. (PG) 11.15 Vikings. (MA15+)

6.00 WorldWatch. 8.40 French News. 9.30 Greek News. 10.30 German News.

11.00 Spanish News. 12.00 Arabic News. 12.30 Turkish News. 1.00 The World Game.

2.00 Speedweek. 4.00 Trawlermen. 4.30 Griff Rhys Jones: Destination Burma.

(PG) 5.30 Hostages Of The SS. (PG) 6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Neanderthal Apocalypse. (PG) 9.15 Human Limits.

A look at people with unique talents.

11.15 Movie: The Maid.

(2009) (M)

6.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Phillippe Jaroussky: A High Pitched Portrait. 3.00 The Lakes. 3.30 If Walls Could Talk. 4.30 Historic Walks.

5.30 Letters And Numbers.

6.00 Poh’s Kitchen. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Cosmic Dawn: Real Moment Of Creation?

8.30 Trawlermen: The Catch: Let’s Start A War. (MA15+) 9.25 The Tribe: It’s A Man’s World. (M) 10.25 SBS World News Late Edition. 11.00 Trivia Nights.

(M) 11.50 Movie: Only God Forgives. (2013) (MA15+)

6.00 WorldWatch. 12.00 Arabic News. 12.30 Turkish News. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Mozart In Prague: Rolando Villazon On Don Giovanni.

3.05 Railway Walks. Final.

3.35 Make Me… (PG) 4.30 Wildest Arctic. (PG) 5.30 Letters And Numbers.

6.00 Poh’s Kitchen.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Queen Victoria’s Children: Princes Will Be Princes. (PG) 8.30 The Logan Project.

(PG) Part 1 of 2.

10.25 SBS World News Late Edition. 11.00 Movie: Buck.

(2011) (PG)

SBS (3)

SC TEN (5)

WIN (8)

PRIME7 (6)

ABC (2)

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Presentation and position are a great feature

High set, with views and a warm northerly aspect, this extremely well presented home offers a great opportunity for both owner occupiers and investors alike.

Ready to move in to with not a thing needing to be done is a great bonus.

FEATURES INCLUDE: â&#x20AC;¢ Set in a quiet street, with a northerly aspect providing excellent natural light in the home â&#x20AC;¢ An open feel to the home with the lounge, kitchen and dining all flowing well

â&#x20AC;¢ Spacious modern kitchen, with loads of cupboard space â&#x20AC;¢ Three spacious bedrooms â&#x20AC;¢ Neat bathroom with separate toilet and separate laundry leading to back yard â&#x20AC;¢ Fully ducted natural gas heating along with a reverse cycle air conditioner â&#x20AC;¢ Neat as a pin, and very spacious front and rear yards.

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Quiet location - Great investment Heather Anoleck Dip FMBM

Finance Consultant Whatever your home loan requirements, let me find the best solution for you!

New year, new opportunities!

Here we are again, with Christmas & New Year holidays becoming a distant memory, and getting back into normal routines.

This year looks to be an interesting one, with mixed expectations around the financial situation, and what interest rates are going to do. Time will tell!

In the meantime, the world revolves, and people continue to buy and sell properties. With so many things to consider when looking at taking out a home or investment property loan, it makes sense to speak to someone who has the experience, and the resources to compare different options for you.

Whether to fix, or not to fix? Whether you can afford that dream home just yet? Whether you can use the equity in your home to buy that investment property, or finance the new car you need?

These are all question I can help you answer. As everyone has a different situation, I offer a personal approach, and take into consideration your circumstances.

If your Bank has said no, that doesn’t mean they all will.

Banks have different policies & criteria. Let me help you work out the best option for you.

So whether buying, or just wanting to review your existing loan, please call me for an obligation free appointment now. It could save you money, and change your life!

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Well situated just a short walk to two primary schools and both high school options as well as Snowy Hydro. This property offers a great family friendly location and a home that is ready to occupy either as an investment property or great for the owner occupier looking for a solid home that they can add their own touches to over the years.

Features include: • Timber weather board home in a convenient location to schools and employment • Approx 601 sqm of level, fully fenced land • Offering spacious open plan kitchen and lounge room • Three spacious bedrooms all with built ins • Wood heating as well as ducted natural gas • Huge bathroom with spa • Large single garage and single carport This is a home that has great potential for the owner occupier or the investor.

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Mortgage over marriage A national survey commissioned by industry super fundâ&#x2C6;&#x2019;owned bank ME found many young Australian couples may be choosing a doorbell over wedding bells this wedding season.

In a survey of 2,036 Australians, ME asked if any had sacrificed goals to buy their first home.

With the cost of a wedding averaging $36,000, nearly 23% of Australian Millennials revealed theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve delayed or downsized their nuptials in favour of buying a home.

Furthermore, 21% delayed or downsized their honeymoon, and 24% have decided to delay or have fewer children to commit to a mortgage.

The prospect of buying a home is so daunting that some brides and grooms now ask guests for a monetary contribution towards their house deposit instead of traditional gifts.

But buying a home outside of marriage is not out of the norm either. Around 37% of Australian

couples were not married when they purchased their first home, according to MEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s findings, a figure that coincides with the general rise of defacto couples living together.

ME Head of Home Loans, Patrick Nolan, said with house prices more than doubling in the past 15 years, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not surprising couples are questioning the value of an extravagant wedding. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen, however, is that with a little lateral thinking and some sensible saving and budgeting, couples are finding increasingly savvy ways to save for their house deposit and eat their wedding cake too.â&#x20AC;?

Top tips whether youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re being carried over the threshold or simply want to buy oneâ&#x20AC;Ś ¡ Something old: and so the old adage goes: a little goes a long way. Set a fixed amount to be automatically deposited into a high-interest online savings account so youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re less inclined to touch it. It wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be long

before you start to see that pot of savings grow. ¡ Something new: deploy a new home buying strategy: buy with friends or family, consider alterative locations, or start out with an investment property to get your foot in the door. ¡ Something borrowed: in the current climate, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re seeing more than ever, families getting together to help out with big financial decisions such as buying a home and saving for a deposit. ¡ Something blue: avoid a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;financial blueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; by talking about your finances. According to a ME survey, the more you talk about money, the less tension and conflict it causes.

The survey was conducted in October 2015 via global business intelligence and media provider, RFi Group, using an online survey method. Survey completed by >2,000 Australian adults.

Home loan demand enjoys renewed surge New data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics has found home loan demand climbed steadily higher over the month of November.

According to the November Housing Finance Data, 56,798 home loans were approved over the course of the month â&#x20AC;&#x201C; up 1.8% from 55,796 in October.

And it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just the total number of home loans approved that increased, with the data showing the total value of all home loans written grew 1.8% over the course of the month. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In November, more than $33 billion worth of home loans were written,â&#x20AC;? Mortgage Choice chief executive officer John Flavell said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This spike in both the number and value of all home loans written can largely be attributed to the growth in lending for owner occupied housing.â&#x20AC;?

As per the data, the total value of all owner occupied home loans written was $21.753 billion â&#x20AC;&#x201C; up 2.4% on the month prior.

Meanwhile, the total value of investment loans written climbed 0.7% over the course of November.

Mr Flavell said the slight uptick in the value of investment loans written was surprising given that

Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lenders have made some sweeping changes to their investment policy and pricing in recent months. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Last month, we saw a significant drop in the total value of investment loans written â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a drop we attributed to the recent investment lending changes,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This month, we have seen investment lending increase slightly, which is very pleasing as it suggests the housing market remains robust.â&#x20AC;?

Mr Flavell said he was also pleased to see a spike in the total value of owner occupied loans written, as research conducted by RP Data had shown that property values across the combined capital city fell throughout the month of November. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In November, property values across the combined capital cities fell 1.5%. Sydney and Melbourne led the charge, with the capital cities recording a 1.4% and 3.5% fall in values respectively,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Despite this, the total value of all home loans written remained strong, which is a really good sign for the future.

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Sick of the same old boring floor plan?

Be the first to inspect this large executive home, because the first and lasting impression is of space.

Large living that open to a family area while the Kitchen is the centre piece. The living area also opens out onto a timber deck that takes in the length of the home.

The living area is tiled and has underfloor heating with a backup RC unit. Three bedrooms, the main is huge with ensuite and full BIW, bedroom two also has a BIW while the third bedroom does not.

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Prime Time TV Guide WEDNESDAY

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MONDAY

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7.00 Spicks And Specks.

7.30 River Monsters. (PG) 8.20 Back Seat Drivers.

8.30 The Office. (M) 9.00 Extras. (M) 9.30 Buzzcocks. (M) 10.00 Inside Amy Schumer. (MA15+) 10.25 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 11.05 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 11.45 Live At The Apollo.

7.00 Spicks And Specks.

7.30 River Monsters. (PG) 8.20 Back Seat Drivers.

8.30 This Old Thing.

9.15 Kids With Tourette’s: In Their Own Words. (M) 10.05 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 10.45 Burger Bar To Gourmet Star.

11.30 2000 Tattoos But Don’t Judge Me. 12.15 The Midwives. (M)

7.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 7.30 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. (PG) 8.15 Would I Lie To You? 8.45 Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow. (PG) 9.30 Live At The Apollo. (M) 10.20 Inside Amy Schumer. (MA15+) 10.40 The Office. (M) 11.10 Extras. (M) 11.40 This Old Thing.

7.00 Spicks And Specks.

7.30 Build A New Life In The Country.

8.15 Dream Build.

8.25 Gruen Pitch Rewind.

8.30 Movie: The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2. (2012) (M) 10.15 Buzzcocks.

10.45 Kids With Tourette’s: In Their Own Words. (M) 11.35 Louis Theroux. (M) 12.25 Weird Creatures.

7.00 Spicks And Specks.

7.30 River Monsters. (PG) 8.20 Back Seat Drivers. (PG) 8.30 Louis Theroux’s Weird Weekends: Thailand. (M) 9.20 Ross Kemp On Gangs: Moscow. (MA15+) 10.05 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (M) 10.50 Movie: The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2. (2012) (M)

7.00 Spicks And Specks.

7.30 River Monsters. (PG) 8.20 Back Seat Drivers.

8.30 Special Forces: Ultimate Hell Week.

9.30 Banged Up Abroad. (M) 10.15 Adam Hills.

11.00 Ross Kemp On Gangs. (MA15+) 11.50 Sh*tsville Express. (PG) 12.25 Teen Dad.

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6.15 Ready For This.

6.40 The Next Step.

7.05 Operation Ouch!

7.35 Deadly Pole To Pole.

8.05 Adventure Time.

8.30 Degrassi: The Next Generation. (PG) Imogen attempts to stay with Fiona.

8.50 The Adventures Of Figaro Pho. 9.00 Heartland.

9.45 Rage. (PG) 10.45 Close.

6.15 Ready For This.

6.40 The Next Step.

7.05 Operation Ouch!

7.35 Deadly Pole To Pole.

8.05 Adventure Time.

8.30 Degrassi: The Next Generation. (PG) Clare attempts to move on.

8.50 The Adventures Of Figaro Pho. 9.00 Heartland. (PG) 9.45 Rage. (PG) 10.45 Close.

6.15 Ready For This.

6.40 Dance Academy.

7.10 Operation Ouch!

7.35 Deadly Pole To Pole.

8.05 Adv Time. (PG) 8.30 Degrassi. (PG) 8.50 Figaro Pho. 9.00 Heartland. (PG) 9.45 K-On! 10.05 Lanfeust Quest.

10.30 Ouran High School Host Club. (PG) 10.55 Close.

6.05 Dragons: Defenders Of Berk. The adventures of Berk’s dragon riders.

6.30 Rocket’s Island. (PG) 7.00 Pretty Tough. (PG) 8.40 The ABC3 Tennis Smackdown! Join the ABC3 hosts for a game of backyard tennis and a little mischief.

9.00 Heartland. (PG) Ty must deal with his past.

9.40 Close.

6.05 Dragons: Defenders Of Berk.

6.30 Rocket’s Island.

7.00 Shaun The Sheep.

7.30 Wallace And Gromit: A Matter Of Loaf And Death.

8.00 Reservoir Hill.

8.10 The Kaimanawas.

9.00 Heartland.

9.45 Good Game: Pocket Edition.

9.50 Rage.

6.15 Ready For This.

6.40 Dance Academy.

7.10 Operation Ouch!

7.35 Deadly Pole To Pole.

8.05 Adventure Time.

8.30 Degrassi: The Next Generation. (PG) Clare waits for some test results.

8.50 The Adventures Of Figaro Pho. 9.00 Heartland. (PG) 9.45 Rage. (PG) 10.45 Close.

6.05 Ready For This.

6.30 Dance Academy.

7.05 Operation Ouch!

7.35 Deadly Pole To Pole. (PG) 8.05 Adventure Time.

8.30 Degrassi: The Next Generation. (PG) 8.50 The Adventures Of Figaro Pho. 9.00 Heartland.

9.45 Rage. (PG) 10.45 Close.

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6.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 3. From Melbourne Park.

11.00 Tennis. 2005 Australian Open. Men’s singles. Semi-final.

Lleyton Hewitt v Andy Roddick. Replay. From Melbourne Park.

6.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 4. From Melbourne Park.

11.00 Tennis. 2005 Australian Open. Final.

Marat Safin v Lleyton Hewitt. Replay. From Melbourne Park.

6.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 5. From Melbourne Park.

11.00 Tennis. 2008 Australian Open. Round 3.

Lleyton Hewitt v Marcos Baghdatis. Replay. From Melbourne Park.

6.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 6. From Melbourne Park.

11.00 Tennis. 2009 Australian Open. Men’s singles. Final. Rafael Nadal v Roger Federer. Replay.

From Melbourne Park.

6.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 7.

6.30 60 Minute Makeover.

7.30 House Wreck Rescue. (PG) 8.30 Escape To The Country.

10.30 Best Houses Australia.

11.30 Tennis. 2008 Australian Open. Semi-final.

Jo Wilfried Tsonga v Rafael Nadal. Replay.

6.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 8.

7.00 Motorway Patrol. (PG) 7.30 Cities Of The Underworld. (PG) 8.30 Lewis. (M) DI Lewis returns to Oxford.

10.30 Air Crash Investigations. (PG) 11.30 Tennis. 2008 Australian Open. Round 3.

Roger Federer v Janko Tipsarevic. Replay.

6.00 Tennis. Australian Open.

Night 9. Quarter-finals. From Melbourne Park.

7.00 Motorway Patrol. (PG) 7.30 Pie In The Sky. (PG) 8.30 Endeavour. (M) 10.30 Life On The Edge. (PG) 11.30 Tennis. 2005 Australian Open. Women’s singles. Semi-final. Maria Sharapova v Serena Williams. Replay.

6.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 3. From Melbourne Park.

7.00 Border Security: International. (PG) 7.30 Cajun Pawn Stars. (PG) 8.30 Pawn Stars. (PG) The gang works on a classic Jeep.

9.30 Hardcore Pawn. (M) 11.00 Beverly Hills Pawn. (PG)

6.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 4.

7.00 Border Security: International. (PG) 7.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 8.30 Storage Wars. (M) Barry goes a little cuckoo.

9.30 Baggage Battles. (PG) 10.00 Hardcore Pawn: Behind The Deal. (M) 11.00 Barter Kings. (PG) 11.30 Bizarre ER. (M)

6.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 5.

7.00 Movie: Smokey And The Bandit III. (1983) (PG) Jackie Gleason.

8.45 Movie: Anaconda.

(1997) (M) Jennifer Lopez, Ice Cube. A documentary crew is kidnapped by a hunter.

10.35 Movie: John Carpenter’s Ghosts Of Mars. (2001) (MA15+)

6.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 6. From Melbourne Park.

6.30 Air Crash Investigations: Invisible Killer. (PG) 8.30 Movie: Backdraft.

(1991) (M) Kurt Russell, William Baldwin.

Two brothers track down an arsonist.

11.20 Louisiana Lockdown. (M)

6.00 Seinfeld. (PG) 6.30 MythBusters.

(PG) The gang tackles viewer myths.

7.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 8.30 Movie: Transporter 3.

(2008) (M) Jason Statham, Robert Knepper. A former mercenary transports a kidnapped girl.

10.45 Movie: The Big Hit. (1998) (MA15+)

6.30 MythBusters. (PG) A skydiving myth is tested.

7.30 The Big Bang Theory.

(PG) Sheldon suffers from a mental block.

9.00 Movie: Role Models.

(2008) (MA15+) Paul Rudd, Seann William Scott. Two out-of-control, 30-something men agree to become mentors in the Big Brother program.

11.00 Travel Unravelled. (M)

6.30 MythBusters. (PG) 7.30 Highway Patrol. (PG) 8.00 Motorway Patrol. (PG) A stray dog presents a danger to traffic.

8.30 Ice Road Truckers. (M) The truckers are tested to their limits.

9.30 Counting Cars. (PG) Danny helps a father.

10.30 Car Chasers. (M) 11.00 Car Chasers. (PG) 11.30 Swamp People. (PG)

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6.00 Regular Show. (PG) 6.30 Adventure Time. (PG) 7.00 The Middle. (PG) 7.30 Two And A Half Men. (M) 8.00 Two And A Half Men. (PG) 8.30 Strassman: Live – Vol 2. (M) 10.00 Balls Of Steel Australia. (MA15+) 11.00 South Beach Tow. (M)

6.00 Regular Show. (PG) Muscle Man wants to binge.

6.30 Adventure Time. (PG) 7.00 The Middle. (PG) 7.30 Criss Angel Mindfreak. (M) 8.30 Movie: Alexander.

(2004) (M) Colin Farrell, Angelina Jolie. Follows the epic life of Alexander the Great, who led a massive army across Persia and Eastern Asia.

6.00 Movie: Scooby-Doo And The Cyber Chase.

(2001) Scott Innes, Frank Welker.

7.30 Movie: Dave. (1993) (PG) Kevin Kline, Sigourney Weaver. A man becomes stand-in for the US president.

9.40 Movie: Young Guns II. (1990) (M) Emilio Estevez, Kiefer Sutherland.

11.40 South Beach Tow. (M)

6.00 Movie: The Adventures Of Milo & Otis. (1986) Dudley Moore, Kyoko Koizumi.

7.30 Movie: Joe Somebody.

(2001) (PG) Tim Allen, Hayden Panettiere.

9.30 Movie: Arthur. (2011) (PG) Russell Brand, Helen Mirren. A man stands to lose his inheritance.

11.35 Sun, Sex And Suspicious Parents. (M)

6.00 Thunderbirds Are Go. (PG) 6.30 Movie: Dolphin Tale. (2011) (PG) Morgan Freeman, Ashley Judd.

A boy helps a hurt dolphin.

8.45 Movie: The Last Samurai. (2003) (M) Tom Cruise, Ken Watanabe.

A soldier is hired by the Japanese emperor.

11.45 Anger Management. (M)

6.00 Regular Show. (PG) 6.30 Adventure Time. (PG) 7.00 The Middle. (PG) 7.30 Auction Hunters. (PG) Allen and Ton frequent storage unit auctions.

8.00 Top Gear. (PG) Celebrity guest is Omid Djalili.

9.30 Movie: Platoon. (1986) (MA15+) Charlie Sheen, Tom Berenger. A naive, young soldier is sent to Vietnam.

6.00 Regular Show. (PG) 6.30 Adventure Time. (PG) 7.00 The Middle. (PG) 7.30 For The Love Of Cars. (PG) 8.30 Storage Hunters UK. (PG) Barry and Darren argue over the bidding.

9.00 Storage Hunters.

(PG) A bidder secures a “mega” find.

9.30 Movie: Sphere. (1998) (M) Dustin Hoffman.

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6.30 Friends. (PG) 7.30 New Tricks. (M) A paedophile confesses to murder.

8.40 Movie: The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button. (2008) (M) Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett, Tilda Swinton. The story of a man who is born aged in his 80s and grows younger, with strange consequences.

6.30 Friends. (PG) 7.30 A Current Affair.

8.00 Monarch Of The Glen.

(PG) The deadline for the payment of Hector’s death duties looms and Archie has run out of ways to raise money.

9.10 Spooks. (M) Zoe and Danny follow a rogue scientist.

11.30 Miniseries: The Great Fire. (M)

6.30 Friends. (PG) 7.30 A Current Affair.

8.00 Tigers About The House. (PG) 9.10 Movie: The Ides Of March. (2011) (M) Ryan Gosling, Philip Seymour Hoffman. After a young idealist agrees to help a presidential candidate run for office.

11.10 Movie: Mad City.

(1997) (M)

6.30 Heartbeat. (PG) Mike investigates a series of hotel robberies.

8.45 Agatha Christie’s Miss Marple. (PG) Miss Marple receives a request from the estate of a recently deceased man to investigate a possible crime.

10.45 Dalziel And Pascoe. (M) 11.45 Movie: Doctor Zhivago. (1965) (PG)

6.00 Antiques Roadshow.

Hosted by Fiona Bruce.

7.00 Movie: Agatha Christie’s Death On The Nile. (1978) (PG) Peter Ustinov, Mia Farrow. Poirot investigates a murder on the Nile.

9.50 Movie: Agatha Christie’s Dead Man’s Folly. (1986) (PG) Peter Ustinov, Jean Stapleton.

11.50 Missing. (M)

6.30 Friends. (PG) 7.30 A Current Affair.

8.00 RPA. (PG) 9.00 What’s Your Emergency? (M) Documents the work of British first responders.

10.00 Embarrassing Bodies: Kids/ Southend. (M) 11.00 Amazing Medical Stories: Save Me Before I’m Born. (PG)

6.30 Friends. (PG) Monica and Chandler see a familiar face.

7.30 A Current Affair.

8.00 Agatha Christie’s Poirot. (PG) 9.10 Silent Witness.

(MA15+) After throwing a dinner party, Sam is surprised when Colin stays back and attempts to force himself on her.

11.30 Luther. (MA15+)

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6.00 Family Feud.

6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG) 7.30 Megafactories: Williams Formula 1.

8.30 Cops. (PG) Officers patrol the streets of the US. 9.00 Cops: Adults Only. (M) 9.30 Movie: Conquest Of The Planet Of The Apes. (1972) (M) Roddy McDowall, Don Murray.

11.30 Extreme Collectors. (PG)

6.00 Family Feud.

6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG) 7.30 Last Man Standing. (PG) 8.30 The Last Man On Earth. Final. (M) 9.00 Man Seeking Woman. (MA15+) 9.30 Movie: Hot Shots!

(1991) (M) Charlie Sheen, Cary Elwes.

11.20 Operation Repo. (PG) 11.50 The Home Team.

6.00 Family Feud.

6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG) 7.30 The Indestructibles: Flying Car Crash. (PG) 8.30 48 Hours: Devil’s Island. (M) Examines the case of Yvonne Baldelli.

9.30 Movie: Ambushed.

(2013) (AV15+) Dolph Lundgren, Vinnie Jones.

A DEA agent combats ruthless killers.

11.35 Operation Repo.

6.30 Monster Jam. 7.30 Black Gold. (PG) Brandon fails to show up for work.

8.30 The X-Files. A writer becomes obsessed with Scully.

9.30 The X-Files. (M) The crew of Cops follow Mulder and Scully as they investigate reports of a neighbourhood monster.

10.30 Bellator MMA. (M)

6.00 Cops. (PG) 6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG) 7.30 Scorpion.

(PG) The team pursues a bomber.

8.30 Dolphins: Spy In The Pod. Part 1 of 2.

9.30 Movie: One Night At McCool’s. (2001) (MA15+) Liv Tyler, Michael Douglas.

A group of barflies recounts their misadventures.

11.30 World Sport.

6.00 Family Feud. Hosted

by Grant Denyer.

6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG) 7.30 Undercover Boss. (PG) Meet CEO Amit Kleinberger.

9.30 Black Gold: Aftermath.

(PG) The position of driller is contested.

10.30 The Indestructibles: Electrocuted Skydiver.

(PG) A look at close scrapes with death.

11.30 Operation Repo. (PG)

6.00 Family Feud.

6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG) 7.30 Extreme Fishing With Robson Green. (PG) Host Robson Green heads to Brazil.

9.30 48 Hours: Love And Death In Alaska.

Documentary news program exploring real-life mysteries and crime stories.

10.30 Tyrant. Return. (M) 11.30 Operation Repo. (PG)

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6.00 Family Feud.

6.30 Neighbours.

7.05 The Simpsons. (PG) 7.30 Rules Of Engagement. (PG) 8.00 New Girl. (PG) 8.30 The Simpsons. (M) 9.00 Futurama. (PG) 9.30 The Simpsons.

10.00 Bob’s Burgers. (PG) 11.00 Duckman. (M) 11.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

6.00 Family Feud.

6.30 Neighbours.

7.05 The Simpsons.

7.30 Rules Of Engagement. (PG) 8.00 New Girl. (PG) 8.30 Futurama. (PG) 9.00 Movie: Sixteen Candles. (1984) (PG) Molly Ringwald, Anthony Michael Hall.

11.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

6.00 Family Feud.

6.30 Neighbours.

7.05 The Simpsons. (PG) 7.30 Rules Of Engagement. (PG) 8.00 New Girl. (M) 8.30 Movie: Step Up 2: The Streets. (2008) (PG) Briana Evigan.

10.30 American Horror Story: Hotel.

11.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

6.30 Becker. (PG) 7.00 Everybody Loves Raymond.

7.30 Everybody Loves Raymond. (PG) Ray discovers Marie read his journal.

8.30 The Graham Norton Show. (M) Hosted by Graham Norton.

9.30 Sex And The City. (MA15+) 11.30 The Loop. (PG)

6.00 Becker. (PG) 6.30 Futurama. (PG) 7.00 The Simpsons. (PG) 7.30 Futurama. (PG) 8.00 The Simpsons. (PG) 8.30 Movie: Captain America: The First Avenger. (2011) (M) Chris Evans, Hayley Atwell.

10.55 Everybody Loves Raymond. (PG) 11.55 The King Of Queens. (PG)

6.00 Family Feud.

6.30 Neighbours.

7.05 The Simpsons.

7.30 Rules Of Engagement. (PG) 8.00 New Girl. (PG) 8.30 Movie: Premonition.

(2007) (M) Sandra Bullock, Julian McMahon.

10.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 11.30 The Late Late Show With James Corden. (PG)

6.00 Family Feud.

6.30 Neighbours.

7.05 The Simpsons. (PG) 7.30 Movie: Mary: The Making Of A Princess.

(2015) (PG) 9.25 Sex And The City.

(M) Samantha receives shocking news.

10.40 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 11.40 The Late Late Show With James Corden. (PG)

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6.10 The Office. (PG) 6.40 If You Are The One. 7.35 Brooklyn NineNine. (PG) 8.30 The Wizards Of Aus. Part 2 of 3.

9.00 Movie: The Editor.

(2014) (MA15+) Paz De La Huerta, Adam Brooks.

A film editor becomes a murder suspect.

10.35 Movie: Norwegian Ninja. (2010) (M)

6.10 The Office. (PG) 6.40 If You Are The One. 7.35 India With Guy Martin. (PG) 8.30 The Wizards Of Aus. Part 3 of 3. A wizard decides to migrate to Melbourne’s western suburbs.

9.00 MythBusters. (PG) .

10.00 Electric Boogaloo.

(M) A look at Cannon Films.

11.55 Danger 5. (M)

6.00 The Numbers Game. (PG) Hosted by Jake Porway.

6.30 MythBusters. (PG) 7.30 Soccer. A-League.

Round 16. Brisbane Roar v Adelaide United. From Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane.

10.15 Movie: Reign Of Assassins. (2010) (AV15+) Michelle Yeoh, Woo-sung Jung. An assassin seeks to atone for her ways.

6.00 Movie: My Neighbour Totoro. (1988) (PG) Elle Fanning.

7.35 If You Are The One. 8.35 Where The Wild Men Are With Ben Fogle: Tennessee. (PG) Part 3 of 5.

9.25 Trivia Nights. (M) Pubbased quiz challenge.

10.15 24: India. (M) 11.05 24: India. (MA15+) 11.55 24: India. (M)

7.35 If You Are The One. 8.35 The Family Law. (M) 9.05 Drunk History. (M) 9.30 South Park. (M) Butters spots vampires at school.

9.55 Russell Howard’s Good News. (M) 10.30 G-Spotting: A Story Of Pleasure And Promise. (MA15+) 11.30 How To Get More Sex. (M) 11.55 In Her Skin. (M)

6.15 The Office. (PG) 6.40 If You Are The One. 7.35 Community. (PG) 8.30 The Returned. (M) Jérome and Berg take in Audrey.

9.30 Movie: Burning Man. (2011) (MA15+) Matthew Goode, Rachel Griffiths.

A chef runs a restaurant on Bondi Beach.

11.35 The Sarah Silverman Program. (M)

6.10 The Office. (PG) 6.40 If You Are The One. 7.35 Brooklyn NineNine. (PG) 8.30 The Island With Bear Grylls USA. (PG) 9.20 Unplanned America: Blood, Sweat And Beers. Return.

10.20 What Happens In Kavos. (MA15+) 11.15 South Park. (M) 11.40 Cordon. (M)

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7.00 Spicks And Specks.

7.30 River Monsters. (PG) 8.20 Back Seat Drivers.

8.25 Gruen Pitch Rewind.

8.30 Burger Bar To Gourmet Star. (PG) 9.15 2000 Tattoos But Don’t Judge Me. (MA15+) 10.00 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 10.45 Special Forces: Ultimate Hell Week.

11.45 Banged Up Abroad.

Back To School 2016

Preparing school lunches Lunch is a critical part of your child’s school day and not just because it breaks up the learning with some hunger busting.

Kids who eat well at school are better at concentrating and staying ‘on task’ than those who don’t. Kids with a good lunch tucked away may also be better behaved with an increased capacity to learn.

A healthy lunch box is actually a pretty critical part of learning!

Which is why so many of us give it so much thought: Mums, it’s definitely the right thing to do. ’Balanced‘ has always been the nutritional buzzword and the experts don’t mean chocolate biscuits to one side, fruit to the other… choc bickies are not really welcome in the lunch box, at least, not regularly.

Nutritional guidelines To understand a healthy balance, we need to understand current nutritional guidelines.

Bear in mind that these change from time to time, but what we’re basically looking at is: • Food pyramid decoder • How to pack a healthy lunch box • Lunch box nutrition tips • Healthy snack guidelines • What does a balanced meal actually look like?

• Five fun ways to teach your kids about healthy food choices

• The art of veggie smuggling Now, this is all lovely to know, but sometimes almost impossible to implement with some kids. It would be great to serve kids five serves of vegetables a day and some mums manage to do so, but some kids won’t let a single vegetable willingly pass their lips.

Sigh.

As a result, some mums must become vegetable smugglers and continue to do so for as long as it takes .

Gluten-free options Plenty of kids can’t eat gluten and while there are options for gluten-free bread to make sandwiches, it makes sense to have lots of ideas for non-gluten lunch boxes up your sleeve.

Lunch box fatigue It’s normal to suffer from lunch box fatigue, whether it hits you late in the school year or sometime in the first week.

Packing the lunch boxes is generally a monotonous, thankless, uninspired task… at least, it used to be.

Now you’ve got this definitive guide you’re going to feel a whole lot better, I promise!

Great ways to overcome lunch box fatigue: To keep things nutritionally sound, it’s a good idea to pack a variety of foods in any given week.

You can keep track of what’s

going in the box with a lunch box planner.

To simplify things even further, have a standard lunch box recipe (one part dairy, two parts fruit, two parts vegetable, etc) as a framework and add food from there.

You could also have a system where you make a different lunch each day of the week, but rotate it weekly – Mondays is chicken sandwiches, Tuesdays mini quiches, Wednesdays cheese fingers, etc.

Keeping things cold or hot A school bag left on a hook outside a sunny classroom on a hot day is just asking for trouble.

Here are some ideas for keeping things at an optimal temperature: Ask your child’s teacher about the possibility of storing the bags in the shade (this is not always possible, but definitely worth an ask).

Use an insulated lunch bag and pack a cold pack to keep the lunch box cold or pack a hot lunch into a thermos to keep it at a safe temperature.

Freeze your child’s drink bottle and put it near perishable foods like dairy, meats or eggs.

Take some short cuts You might need to pack a lunch box Monday to Friday, but that doesn’t mean you have to make lunches every day.

Cheese scones These cheesy scones are a delicious savoury treat.

Cut them in half and eat them with butter or stuff them with ham and tomato.

Serves: 8 Ingredients 2 cups self-raising flour ½ teaspoon salt 50g butter, plus ¼ teaspoon more for greasing pan 1/3 cup cheddar cheese, finely grated ¾ cup whole milk, plus 1 tablespoon more for brushing Method Preheat oven to 200°C. Lightly grease a baking sheet using the ¼ teaspoon butter, and set aside.

In a mixing bowl, mix flour, and salt together.

Place butter in the mixture and using your fingertips rub the butter together with the flour until you have a mixture resembling course

breadcrumbs.

Mix in the milk and almost all the cheese, reserving about 1 tablespoon.

Once it’s loosely combined, turn out the mixture onto a clean kitchen bench and knead together until the mixture takes a dough form – avoid over-working the dough as this will make for heavy scones.

Knead for about 1 minute gently and form a 20cm diameter round about 2 cm thick.

Cut 5-6cm circles out using either a knife or a round cookie cutter.

Place the cut circles touching side by side on the baking sheet and bake for ten minutes.

Remove from oven and then sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top.

Put back in the oven for another 2-3 minutes until they are nicely golden. Serve immediately.

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Back To School 2016

Back to school supplies checklist Take the stress out of heading back to school, by taking stock now and getting organised.

As we get closer to the kids heading back to school, to ensure we kick the school year off with an organised start, now is the time to do a back to school supplies audit.

Quite often at the end of the year, we hit the last days of the school term tired and we may have just put away the school stuff in order to get ready for Christmas. There is nothing worse than trying to gather the school hat the night before school starts, only to find it missing!

Take some time now to go through the items below and make sure you will have everything on hand by the time school starts back: Have you picked up book list items?

If you are yet to fill your book list, Officeworks offers an easy book list service. Even if your school is not listed they have standard packs per state and you can choose per year level. The order process allows you to look at the school book list items and either enter the quantity of each item you would like to order or stick with the standard order quantities and add them all to the cart. If you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want all of the items you can simply delete items off the list that you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t require.

Are school bags clean and in working order?

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manage them. As an adult we can manage zips that are a little tricky, but they can make accessing their lunch and books hard for small children.

Are school lunch boxes clean and in working order?

Depending on how long you have had your lunch boxes for or if you have a child starting school, it may be time to purchase a new lunch box and water bottle. Many schools are heading towards rubbish free lunch boxes and even if your school isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t, having a rubbish free lunch box sets a great example for the kids with regard to taking care of our environment.

Do the school and sports shoes fit?

Our kids need both runners and formal school shoes for school.

Check to see if shoes still fit and are comfortable. There are plenty of sales on at this time, so make sure you do some research online before you head out to the shops so you can get the best deal.

School uniform check Do all the pieces of the summer uniform fit? Are they all labelled?

Can you find the school hat? Do you have a house spare?

Can you find the school socks?

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New SMGS program strives for excellence Welcome to an exciting period of education ahead at Snowy Mountains Grammar School.

We are introducing a program called the Academies of Excellence, as an innovative educational initiative from Term 1, 2016 for students from Year 7 onwards. The program is designed to inspire and engage students in their choice of a broad range of interests and opportunities.

There are many different elective choices for students, far more than ever before, and offered to students earlier in their senior schooling, so they can immerse themselves in a wide range of educational experiences.

In doing so, students have tremendous flexibility and can either try a new elective every term, or remain with one and really hone in on pure excellence. The choice is theirs and our teachers are excited to offer this magnificent program.

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Gippsland firefighters and incident management teams help out

The firefighters camp in East Gippsland. Below, a line of vehicles ready for action.

Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) forest firefighters and incident management teams have been helping at the Wye River and other fires since before Christmas.

Gippslandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fire and Land Regional Manager, Richard Teychenne said â&#x20AC;&#x153;firefighting taskforces each consist of 20 crew members and so far weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve sent nine Gippsland taskforces to Colac over Christmas and the new year period to help at the Wye River firesâ&#x20AC;?. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Working a rotating shift, each taskforce works for five days to ensure the workload is shared and fatigue is reduced while keeping the community and each other safe. This also gives staff a chance to return home and catch up with family before their next deployment,â&#x20AC;? Mr Teychenne said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our firefighters have also been deployed to help with the Barnawartha fire in the northeast and we have staff supporting

the recovery program after the Lancefield fire.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Responding to a fire isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just about the firefighters on the ground.

Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re also managing aircraft, mapping the fires, informing and warning communities, setting up and running base camps, feeding and accommodating everyone involved, ensuring the health and safety of our staff and plenty more.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;So weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve also sent some of our Aircraft Officers, Logistics Officers, Public Information Officers, Phone Mapping Officers, Catering Officers and Medical Unit staff to support crews and incident management teams to these fires.

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DELWP forest firefighters and incident management teams have been working on fires across the state since October and with current weather predictions and the drought index are expecting a busy and challenging time ahead.

Schute bell wool report The market opened the 2016 calendar year on a very positive note with strong gains seen across all Merino micron categories.

On the back of a favourable exchange rate and some fresh orders in the market, the NMI closed 20 cents dearer at 1314c/kg.

The upward trend was seen from the opening lot on Tuesday and continued through to Wednesday and Thursday. T owards the end of the sale on Thursday buyers eased the market back slightly as they became a little choosier on the lots they purchased.

The selection of types in the market is becoming quite varied with a good mix of microns, VM and types on offer for buyers to select from.

Buyers reported on Thursday afternoon that they had secured some new orders on Wednesday night which is a

positive for the market going forward.

The XB market unfortunately could not be dragged along by the finer types and closed cheaper for the week.

New Minimum Bale Weights Please note that as at the 1st January 2016 the new minimum gross bale weight has been lifted from 110kg to 120kg.

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Local Land Services has welcomed back Jo Powells as the new Pastures Officer for the South East region.

Jo left the Monaro five years ago after working on a seven-year grasslands research and development project, with sites based in Bungarby and Berridale.

In her role as Pastures Officer in the Cooma office, Jo will primarily be giving agricultural advice to local farmers and landholder groups on industry problems and environmental issues across different landscapes. She says the main aim is to look at the improvement of the whole area, rather than just focusing on individual farmers, but to also spread awareness and educate the local farmers on management plans and other practises to help with their pastures.

Having grown up on a cattle property, Jo says she has always wanted to work in agriculture and thoroughly enjoys her job.

“It may sound weird, but I actually find soil and pastures really interesting,” she says, “What people can forget is that having that good feed base is so important. It’s a matter of support, and if you go back to the basics and look at the starting point, your soil, you can better support your livestock and get the results you’re after.”

“What I really enjoy about the job is actually being on the ground with the producers,” says Jo, “The Monaro is quite a unique environment in terms of the natural resources here and it is interesting to see how it has responded to an increase in rainfall over the last few years.”

“I also enjoy the constant change and challenge of the job. Every farmer is different and every year brings new conditions.”

Jo went to university in Armidale and came straight to Cooma once she had finished to work on the Monaro grasslands research and development project.

“It was a great learning experience,” she says, “And as a result of that project, we have been able to implement whole farm models in terms of management ideas, and we have also been able to make more accurate climate predictions as well. It is fantastic to come back and see what the work has helped us achieve in the area.”

Since leaving the Monaro she has worked with the Department of Primary Industries (DPI) in Goulburn and Orange. Working with the mining industry at Orange, Jo said it was an interesting experience, getting to work with a completely different clientele, and yet dealing with similar issues that farmers face. Her role was to look at the effect of mining on agriculture in the area and she also worked on rehabilitating the mining land so that it was suitable for agricultural work again.

Some issues that Jo and the LLS officers will be facing in the upcoming months include the proliferation of summer weeds, particularly African Lovegrass and St John’s Wort. They will also be looking at assisting farmers with preparations for their autumn sewing and winter crops. The more southern areas may also be facing some water logging issues when it comes to those preparations.

“Of course soil fertility will be a big issue, as it has been for the last 30 years,” she says, “I will be working with farmers to get the right fertility under them for their specific production goals.”

To contact Jo and the team at LLS, call 6452 1455.

Renewable energy calculator NSW Farmers has developed and launched an online calculator to help households and small farm businesses to test the financial viability of investing in solar PV and batteries.

The online calculator was launched to coincide with Tesla’s announcement that Australia would be the first market to receive its PowerWall battery which, along with other battery products, is expected to significantly accelerate the penetration of renewable energy across Australia.

NSW Farmers energy expert Gerry Flores cautioned households and small to medium farm businesses to adopt a conservative approach to this new technology.

“It’s important for farm business owners to consider whether energy storage is right for them before they make any substantial investments,” he

said.

Mr Flores, a photovoltaics engineer who developed the calculator, said it could estimate potential savings and the financial case for several scenarios in NSW including: • installing a new conventional solar PV system • installing a new solar PV system in combination with a battery or • installing a new battery for an existing solar installation.

To help households and farm businesses better understand and utilise the calculator, NSW Farmers will hold a webinar on Friday 22 January at 10:30am. The webinar will address new developments in energy storage and solar PV and give attendees a run-down on the functioning of the calculator tool.

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Sale 3. Windana Yards A/c Haslingden Past Co 400 M/W Lambs, Inglewood bld 250 M/W 1½yr, Inglewood bld

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Sale 5. Redcliff Yards A/c EH & AM Kater 400 M/W Lambs, A/S drop, GUDAIR Vacc 120 M/E 1½yr, msld, Jan Shn, Scabby Vacc, GUDAIR Vacc 200 M/E 3½, msld, Jan Shn, Scabby Vacc CLASSED BY JIM SYMONS, HAZELDEAN BLD FOR 90 YRS

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Sale 6. Allawah Yards A/c Dungaree Past Co 330 1st X Ewe Lambs, Sept drop, msld, unshn, GUDAIR Vacc 575 M/E 4yr, msld, Aug shn, NSM,SM, Roseville Park/Tara Park bld 110 M/E 5yr, Aug shn, NSM,SM, Roseville Park/Tara Park bld

11:30am

Sale 7. Corella Yards A/c Corella Past Co 400 M/W Wnrs, A/S drop, unshn, GUDAIR Vacc, 100 M/E 1½yr, msld, July shn 150 M/E 6½yr, msld, July shn 120 M/E 7½yrs, msld July shn ALL DBL VACC, BRUCELLOSIS ACC, CORELLA BLD

11:55am

Sale 8. Kuringai Yards A/c Ibisberg Pty Ltd 600 M/W, 1½yrs, msld, Nov shn, Inglewood bld

12:10pm

Sale 9. Cashmore Yards A/c RJ Stewart 280 1st X Ewe Lambs, A/S drop, Jan shn

12:25pm

Sale 10. Gunningrah Yards A/c Gunningrah Pty Ltd 300 1st X Ewe Lambs, msld 200 1st X Wth Lambs 250 1½yr M/E, msld, Gunningrah Bld 400 6yr M/E, msld, Gunningrah Bld

12:35pm

Sale 11. Khalassa Yards 12:50pm A/c MA & MA Platts 330 M/W Lambs, A/S drop, msld, unshn GUDAIR Vacc, Inglewood bld 270 M/E, 5yr, msld, June shn, Inglewood bld Sale 12. Kooracca Yards A/c DJ & DA Barker 150 1st X Ewe Lambs, msld, Jan shn 150 1st X Wth Lambs, Jan shn 400 M/W Wnrs, Sept drop, msld, unshn

1:15pm

LUNCH 1:30 ANDO HALL Sale 13. Oasis Yards A/c Murdoch Bibbenluke 400 1st X Ewes, msld, Sept drop, unshn, GUDAIR Vacc

2:20pm

Sale 14. Old Kelvin Yards A/c DL Oliver 70 1st X Ewe lambs, msld, GUDAIR Vacc, Aug Drop, shn, 80 M/E 3½ - 5½yr, msld, June shn, Yarrawonga Bld

2:30pm

Sale 15. Fairview Yards A/c DP & LM Platts 150 1st X Ewe Lambs, A/S drop, unshn, GUDAIR Vacc

2:45pm

Sale 16. Eastwood Yards A/c TR PJ & RT Peadon 300 1st X Ewe Lambs, A/S drop, msld, unshn, GUDAIR Vacc 27 1st X Ewes, 1½yr 600 M/W, 1½yr, msld, Sept shn 100 M/E, 1½yr msld Sept Shn 250 M/E 5½yr msld, Nov shn

3pm

Sale 17. Kimo Yards A/c PJ & FL Crawford 30 M/E Wnrs, msld, Aug drop, unshn, Adina bld 100 M/W Wnrs, msld, Aug drop, unshn, Adina bld 75 M/E, 5½yrs, msld, June shn, Adina bld

3:30pm

Sale 18. Merrigang Yards A/c Merrigang Past Co 85 M/E 1½yr, Aug Shn, msld, Merryville Bld 660 M/W 1½yr, Aug Shn, msld, Merryville Bld

3:45pm

Sale 19. Letompe Yards A/c Letompe Pship 350 1st X Ewe Lambs

4pm

Sale 20. Dungaree Yards A/c Dungaree Past Co 310 1st X Ewe Lambs, Sept drop, msld, unshn, GUDAIR Vacc 560 M/E 4yr, msld, Aug shn, NSM,SM, Roseville Park/Tara Park bld 160 M/E 5yr, Aug shn, NSM,SM, Roseville Park/Tara Park bld

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Slow recovery in dairy prices New NAB FX forecasts released today. The AUD is expected to reach as low as USD 0.66 at the end of Q2 2016.

Australian dairy export prices are forecast to rise 3.0 per cent in 2015-16 to average AUD 3,482/tonne.

National Australia Bank (NAB) Agribusiness is forecasting a slow recovery in global dairy prices in 2016, with ongoing support to local prices to be provided by the weak Australian dollar.

Australian dairy export prices are forecast to rise 3.0 per cent in 2015-16 to average AUD 3,482/tonne, and the value of Australian exports to increase by 3.2 per cent.

The latest forecasts are available in the NAB Agribusiness Dairy in Focus report, released during International Dairy Week in Victoria.

International dairy markets saw a tumultuous 2015, driven by weaker global demand, particularly from China, combined with adequate supply of most dairy products.

Dave Davies, NABâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Regional Agribusiness Manager in the Murray Valley, said that Australian producers were shielded from much of the global dairy price tumult in 2015 by a low Australian dollar, and this is likely to continue in 2016. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The AUD is already off by more than 5 per cent against the USD since the start of the year and this will provide support to prices. The AUD is expected to reach as low 0.66 at the end of Q2 2016,â&#x20AC;? Mr Davies said.

NAB sees the currency tracking lower in the first quarter of 2016 and has revised down the AUD/USD forecasts to 0.67 in Q1 2016 (previously 0.68),

climbing to 0.69 at the end of 2016 (previously 0.70). â&#x20AC;&#x153;Australian prices are also likely to be supported by the ongoing international interest in our products. Free trade agreements such as the China Free Trade Agreement will only help this trade, especially if we can operate on a more level playing field with the New Zealand industry. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dry conditions and water prices are also likely to be key topic of conversation at International Dairy Week, but NABâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s broader outlook for dairy is very positive,â&#x20AC;? he said.

The NAB weighted dairy export price indicator started 2015 at AUD 3309.25/tonne, and after some considerable variation, ended a little higher at AUD 3351.68/tonne. It is expected to approach AUD 4,000/tonne in the fourth quarter of 2016.

Australian cattle prices hit all time high The Eastern Young Cattle Indicator (EYCI) hit 600¢/kg cwt for the first time on record today (Wednesday 13 January 2016).

The EYCI is a seven-day rolling average and is the general benchmark of Australian cattle prices. It is expressed in cents per kilogram carcase (dressed) weight (c/kg cwt). â&#x20AC;&#x153;Widespread rain â&#x20AC;&#x201C; albeit far from drought breaking in many cases â&#x20AC;&#x201C; over the Christmas period acted as the catalyst for many producers to retain stock, while also drawing out strong competition for the limited pool of cattle,â&#x20AC;? Mr Thomas said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tuesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sales resulted in the indicator jumping 14.5¢, before a further 1.25¢ lift today meant the landmark of 600¢/kg cwt was obtained.â&#x20AC;?

Markets that had particularly large price jumps were IRLX Inverell, where

EYCI-eligible cattle lifted nearly 60¢ from the week before, averaging 620.25¢/kg cwt. Perhaps even more impressive, in the first sale for the year, EYCI-eligible cattle at Roma averaged 660.5¢/kg cwt â&#x20AC;&#x201C; up 191¢ from the first sale of 2015.

Dalby and Singleton also performed well today, with EYCI-eligible cattle averaging approximately 610¢/kg cwt at both centres. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The expectation is that cattle availability will remain tight for January, and thereafter will depend on the timeliness of follow-up rainfall. â&#x20AC;&#x153;While the EYCI hitting 600¢ marks a significant milestone in the Australian cattle industry, the benefits will only be reaped by those in the fortunate position of having cattle to sell â&#x20AC;&#x201C; after what was an unprecedented three years of cattle turn-off,â&#x20AC;? concluded Mr Thomas

Bush Connect Project Almost half a million dollars will be spent on a decade long local conservation project, the Member for Monaro John Barilaro said on Monday.

A $499,460 NSW Government grant will help Greening Australia (Capital Region) to implement long-

term environmental solutions in the Monaro.

Mr Barilaro said the project is one of 16 long-term Great Eastern Ranges corridor environmental projects across the state given a share of over $7.5 million in NSW Environmental Trust grants.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Set in the Great Eastern Ranges corridor, this is a pioneering connectivity project for the Monaro region that will apply long term rigorous science, community engagement and cultural linkages in response to the dramatic loss of eucalypts over the last 10 years,â&#x20AC;? said Mr Barilaro. â&#x20AC;&#x153;On ground collaborative action targeting 24 sites will reinstate standing deadtree rocky outcrops into vibrant living stepping stones through a mix of CSIRO tree provenance trials at strategic locations, cultural trial burning on TSRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and corridor planting incentives for property owners. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Results will pave the way for resilient species to cope with a changing environment and the establishment of a Monaro Dieback Network will guide social and financial investment.â&#x20AC;?

Environment Minister Mark Speakman said the Bush Connect grants provide funding of between $250,000 and $500,000 each, for the first six years of the projects. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This program is designed to encourage partnerships between community environment groups or networks, farmers and non-

government organisations to complete important environmental work,â&#x20AC;? Mr Speakman said.

The grant program requires projects to run for a minimum of 10 years. The Environmental Trust and the applicant will jointly fund up to 80 per cent of the total project cost for the first six years. The applicant will contribute the remaining 20 per cent over the remaining four years.

Local projects include Monaro tree comeback -$499,460 Set in the Great Eastern Ranges corridor, this is a pioneering connectivity project for the Monaro region that will apply long term rigorous science, community engagement and cultural linkages in response to the dramatic loss of eucalypts over the last 10 years.

Currently there is no regional recovery strategy for the estimated 2000 square kilometres affected, an area larger than the ACT. On ground collaborative action targeting 24 sites will reinstate standing deadtree rocky outcrops into vibrant living stepping stones through a mix of CSIRO tree provenance trials at strategic locations, cultural trial burning on TSRs and corridor planting incentives for innovative property owners. Results will pave the way for resilient species to

cope with a changing environment and the establishment of a Monaro Dieback Network will guide social and financial investment.

Bega Valley corridors, from coast to escarpment: filling in the gaps -$500,000 The vision for this project is to connect coastal forests with the escarpment, whilst linking urban corridors with rural revegetation achievements. A coalition of the Bega Valley districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Landcare groups, dairy and grazing industry groups, eight local town and village communities, Local and State Government agencies has formed to harness and align their collective efforts to deliver this work. A total of 88 hectares of revegetation and approximately 186 hectares regeneration will recover, protect and re-connect riparian corridors, remnant grassy woodlands and wetlands to fill 30 kilometres of strategic corridor connectivity gaps in the landscape, building links between reserved forests.

Momentum from large scale biodiversity projects, successful dairy industry engagement, coastal, and urban bush regeneration will be leveraged to meet the growing interest from landholders and community.

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Workshops on Optimism amongst wool producers mining and CSG NSW Farmers will hold a workshop for landholders on mining and coal seam gas, including land access issues and landholder rights, at Moss Vale in February.

The workshop will be held as part of the NSW Farmers’ Mining and Coal Seam Gas Communications Project which is funded by the NSW Government.

NSW Farmers CEO Matt Brand said: “With minerals, coal and coal seam gas applications or titles now covering much of NSW, farmers are increasingly facing competition for use of their land from mining and petroleum companies.

“Through the project, NSW Farmers provides a one-stop-shop for farmers to help ensure their land, water and interests are protected when considering mining and coal seam gas proposals in their area or when dealing with an exploration company seeking access to their land.

“Farmers and landholders want up to date and accurate information on mining and coal seam gas from a source they trust and the project workshops are an opportunity for

landholders to get that information.”

The workshops provide information on: • Mining and coal seam gas activity in your area; • The NSW Government’s Strategic Regional Land Use Policy package and how that applies to mining and coal seam gas proposals in your area; and • Landholder rights and land access arrangements with exploration companies.

“We’ve had excellent feedback from farmers and landholders who have attended past workshops,” Mr Brand said.

The free workshop will be held at Moss Vale from 6:00pm to 8:30pm, Saturday 6 February, at the Moss Vale Services Club by NSW Farmers’ Mining and Coal Seam Gas Officer Daniel Coulton.

RSVP to Daniel Coulton on 0428 228 818 or coultond@nswfarmers. org.au For more information contact the Landholder Mining and Coal Seam Gas Hotline on 1300 794 000 from 9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday.

Michael Corkhill, Grassy Creek Merino stud, Reids Flat, holds his champion sale ram which sold for $13,000 to a partnership of Conrayn and Boudjah studs. Also pictured are Martin Stinson, Rabobank rural manager, Goulburn; Cade, Jayne and Peter Lette, Conrayn, Berridale; Rabobank rural officer Kerry Pearce, Goulburn; and Landmark merino specialist, Brad Wilson, Dubbo. Photo courtesy of The Land.

2016 is shaping up to be a promising year for wool producers, according to agribusiness specialist Rabobank, with optimism evident in the strong line-up of studs entered in the Great Southern Supreme Merino Show and Sale on 23 to 25 January in Canberra.

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Cooma women’s bowls news Bowls resumed on January 12 with the annual Belle of the Green competition.

Judy Locker reigns as our Belle of the Green for the 2016 year. Well done Judy.

Twelve ladies participated in this event on a very warm day. Starting on rink 1 were the trio of Judy Locker, Evelyn Hamilton and Margaret Power.

On rink 2 Mary Obermaier, Maureen D’Amico and Mary Murphy.

Rink 3 was Dawn Russell, Leonie Snell and Mary Phillips, and

rink 4 was Wendy King, Cheryl Meillon and Tracie Saunders.

At the completion of 18 ends the winner was determined on the highest points scored, being Judy Locker with a score of 92 points. In second place was Dawn Russell with 81 points and third came Mary Obermaier on 72.

There will be no ladies bowls on Tuesday January 26 as it is Australia Day. Please check the notice board for details and upcoming events.

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Strong winds upset Jindabyne sailing Wednesday Twilight - second race in the Foundation Cup Series This race started with three catamarans and six monohulls contesting race two of the three race series.

Jason Abbot got a good start while Kerry McGaw went for the port tack start but a wind shift did not quite pay off for him.

Ross Tattersall and Sam Bishop then followed.

The best of the three catamarans was Barney and Thomas Davis who still gave the monohulls a bit of a head start.

The race was uneventful until the 420 of Terry and Christian Lee capsized at the end of the first triangle.

The club’s new Rescue RIB was quickly on the scene and assisted the crew before starting to right the boat.

About that time the rest of the sailors had completed the quarry to bay mark leg and were heading towards the peninsula when a squall hit the entire fleet.

Winds of up to 70 kmh were registered over the next half hour rendering racing meaningless and survival the name of the game.

Only the two catamarans of Martin Bannister and Ian Foster managed to stay

upright and in the lee of some shelter whilst the four lasers all made it to a shore after several capsizes each.

Even the Flying Fifteen of Phil Daley and Nick Kirschner with the weighted keel succumbed and spent over half an hour holding onto the upside down Snow Goose.

Racing was abandoned and all ended up back at the clubhouse for a welcome barbecue and debrief. We decided it was all due to the wind.

Saturday - third and final race in the Sir William Hudson Trophy Series In complete contrast this race started in light airs and got worse from then on.

Race Officer John Byrne sent six monohulls off into what was an easterly breeze but turned quickly west then north as the fleet headed to the peninsula mark.

Steve Osborne and Ross Tattersall fought all the way from this mark with Steve just winning by five seconds when the course was shortened after one triangle. After them came Kerry McGraw, Ross Lawley, Martin Van Weel and Peter Baker.

The club’s rescue boat was kept busy last Wednesday. Photo by Lois Merriman.

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Wednesday January 20, 2016

Jindabyne Touch football Round six draw: Canteen and referee duty 5.45 Blended 6.50 Kiwiozzies 7.50 The Jeffs 6pm games social comp Sheep stations V The Culture Kings – field 1 Showbags V Predators – field 2 Kiwiozzies V Legless Lizards –

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COMMUNITY INFORMATION MEETING PAUPONG - DRILLING ACTIVITIES GFM Exploration and Alt Resources Limited are holders of Exploration Licences for Type 1 Minerals in the Paupong area.

Monaro Bridge Club results Monday 4th January N/S 1st M Brennan J Strzelecki, 2nd C Crowe M Weston, 3rd J Goodman J O’Byrne E/W 1st P Schulz R Williams, 2nd T Kinch S Martin, 3rd J Upton L Parker

The relatives and friends of the late WALTER KLEMM are invited to attend his funeral service to be held in the St Thomas's Catholic Church, Moonbah, on Wednesday 20th January 2015 at 2.00pm, after which the burial will take place in the Moonbah Cemetery.

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Saturday January 23, 2016 2pm at the Long Plain Horse Camp (KNP) All welcome Ph: 0427 403 603.

Monday 11th January N/S 1st J Goodman J O’Byrne, 2nd B Allen J Knighton, 3rd H Smith H Reeves E/W 1st P Abbott L Ellks, 2nd P Schulz R

Thursday 14th January N/S 1st T Tamis J Strzelecki, 2nd M & P Brennan, 3rd P Schulz J Chapman E/W 1st M Vochteloo L Parker, 2nd J Herbert R Boyce, 3rd J Knighton A Dawes Monday 18th January N/S 1st T Tamis J Strzelecki, 2nd F Kaufline I Wheeldon, 3rd J Goodman J O’Byrne E/W 1st J Herbert D Mitchell, 2nd J Upton B Llewellyan, 3rd H Rose R Fior

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Dearly loved husband of Diana, Father and father in-law to Matthew and Courtney, Stefan and Kristie, Anton and Jamie, Jonathan and Juanita.

Adored Pa to Charlie, Taylah, Eden, Harrison, Joey, Helenna, Georgia, and Billy.

A very special Pa to Holly, Zoe and Harry. Beloved brother to Bethli in Switzerland.

Information regarding the drilling program will be presented at a Community Information Meeting.

All residents of the area are invited to attend.

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Thursday 7th January - Howell Movement 1st J Knighton A Dawes, 2nd M & P Brennan, 3rd J Herbert R Boyce

Williams, 3rd H Rose R Fior

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7.50 games Open comp He’s Yours V Predators – field 1 DV8s V Pimp my side – field 2 The Rogues v Hip Pocket – field 3

Passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 9th 2016 at Cooma Hospital, formerly of Gullies Rd, Jindabyne.

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Pictured above, local kids had fun hanging out at the Cooma Gymnastics Club open day on the weekend.

Pictured left, Ben had his face painted at the open day.

Cooma Gymnastics Club held their registration and open day on Saturday. With a great turn out, the kids enjoyed some trial lessons, a jumping castle, face painting, sausage sizzle, bake sale and a skill and strength demonstration by Matt Rayner.

Finishing their first term as a communityrun club last year with 50 students, the girls are determined to make this term bigger and better.

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At this stage, kinder classes will take place on Monday mornings and recreational classes on Tuesday afternoons. The term begins on Monday 1 February and runs until Tuesday 5 April.

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Wednesday January 20, 2016

Bombala celebrates a big bowling carnival Right: Coopy Baker and Kyle Richardson enjoyed their success at the bowls carnival in Bombala over the weekend.

Left: A good number of bowlers travelled from away to the Bombala greens for the event.

Below left: Brian Beileiter got into the cheerful spirit of the successful carnival.

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A very big thank you to the sponsors - Monaro Logging, Delegate Hotel and Jamie Bruce Bob Cat Services.

Thank you to Kyle, Pat and Kazi for manning the score board, Jonesy and Noel for working the raffles, Crouchie for running the 100 Club, and of course Cal for the fantastic condition of the greens.

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All the travelling bowlers who participated and had the best of times, thank you very much.

Results Div 1 Winners, Team K Richardson (Bombala) 3W +34; R/UP, Team W Brownlie (Queanbeyan) 2W square.

Div 2 Winners, M Grant (Bega) 3W +30; R/UP, J Clarke (Tura) 2W +22. Div 3 Winners, Team F Jones (Eden) 3W +21; R/UP, Team C Sears (Cooma) 2W +23. Div 4 Winners, Team R Macdonnell (Merimbula) 3W +33; R/UP, Team W Perrin (Bega) 2W +12.

Tennis for Bombala Fancy a hit of tennis?

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The latest Bombala Tennis Club Night Competition is hitting off next month, with a grading night set for Monday, February 1 at the local courts from 7pm.

Even if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve never picked up a racquet before, the Bombala comp is a very welcoming, social comp, and all ages and skill levels are

encouraged to come and have a go.

Good times and great exercise are guaranteed for all who take part, with the comp commencing on Monday evening, February 8 at 7pm.

If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to know more contact Dave Murphy on 0427 768 705 or 02 6458 7111, or simply turn up to the Bombala Tennis Courts on February 1 from 7pm and have a hit in the grading to get started!

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Snowies MTB Fillies looking for players Festival next month The field is loaded in the elite men’s and women’s categories, with just a few select spots remaining for pros and amateurs at next month’s second annual Snowies Mountain Bike Festival on St Valentine’s Day weekend (12-14 February).

The three-day, five-stage event attracted a who’s who of Australian mountain biking last year, and this year’s event held in the picturesque setting of Lake Crackenback Resort and Spa and Thredbo Resort in the heart of the iconic Snowy Mountains of New South Wales is already on track to top the inaugural event with discounted ‘Early Bird’ entries scheduled to close on Monday, 17 January.

Defending champion Andy Blair (Swell Specialized) of Canberra tops a list of elite male contenders that also include Kyle Ward (NSW), Tim Fitzpatrick (On Your Bike Echuca), Trent Pons (NSW), Sebastian Jayne (Subaru Marathon MTB), and Nathan Russell (Cyclery Northside).

Also joining the two-time Aussie national men’s XCM (cross country marathon) champion are Ryan Kyprianou, Lewis Cressy (ONYAbikeHammer Maxxis) and Mark Cordingley (Team05 Racing).

Ireland’s Jenny Blair (neé Fay), captured the elite women’s crown last year, but it’s Renata Bucher (SWI), Sharon Heap (QLD), Jessica Simpson (NSW), Cristy Henderson (ACT) and Briony Mattocks (Cyclery Northside) who will all be vying for a shot at the title. Other stars to watch include Sara Mills (JetBlack-Pivot), Laura Renshaw (Drift Bikes), Louise Cook (ACT) and one of our Young Guns, Zoe Cuthbert (ACT).

More than 200 riders have signed on, including a legion of age group riders with only a few slots remaining.

This year’s race still features an Alpine start line at 1,260 metres in elevation, as well as 100 kilometres of rugged mountain terrain, technical single track, monstrous ascents, daring descents and, of course, a hefty $10,000 cash prize pool.

“The inaugural Snowies Mountain Bike Festival in 2015 was so good it’s hard to believe that it was the first year the stage race had been run and it was one of my favourite races of the year,” Blair told race host In2Adventure. “This is truly a mountain bike race that has everything; iconic location, epic trails, varied fun stages that are challenging yet achievable, friendly atmosphere, beautiful accommodation and no stressful transfers.”

According to Blair, who won the final three stages and lifted the leader’s jersey off Stage 1 winner Mark Tupalski (Torq Australia) on Stage 3 in February, this year’s race is not only bigger, but is also scheduled to be even better than last year’s event. “The new Thredbo all-mountain trail is set to join the Thredbo Valley Trail as the showcase of the event, with the three day

program allowing the maximum down time between stages to enjoy the wonderful venues without making it a huge commitment away from home,” he said.

Previously in the elite women’s division, Fay won Stages 1, 2 and 4, with Queenslander Jodie Willett (Liv Cycling Australia) taking the win from Fay on Stage 3.

Like last year’s historic event, this year’s race kicks off with a gruelling 5.5km time trial around the scenic bushland surrounding Lake Crackenback Resort and Spa. However, unlike last year, this year’s time trial opens the Festival on Friday evening, leaving the 21.5km Thredbo Summit Smash and the brand new 9km Thredbo All Mountain Descent on Saturday before the 24km Gravity Check descent and 45km XCM closes out the final day of racing.

However the Snowies Mountain Bike Festival is not just for elite riders.

The Snowies will also be a testing event for age group solo riders, as well as for those looking for a slightly less demanding challenge. Riders can take part in teams of two or three riders, with one team member taking on different stages of the race. Riders can also take part in either the 45, 30 or 15km XC MTB on Sunday, choosing the distance most suited to their ability.

“With over 50 percent of entries sold on the first day and a continuous flow of entries over the past few weeks, numbers have already surpassed last year figures and we expect the event to sell out over the next few weeks,” said In2Adventure event director Robyn Lazenby. “This is such exciting news for a festival in only its second year, but is testament to the standard of mountain biking that the Snowy Mountains Region has to offer riders, especially at Lake Crackenback Resort and Spa and Thredbo Resort.

As the event hubs, Lake Crackenback Resort and Spa will offer competitors and spectators use of the resort with properties from studios to three bedroom apartments covering all budgets and tastes. Thredbo Resort also has a wide range of accommodation and activities, giving visitors a perfect base to explore this spectacular part of NSW.

The Cooma Fillies are looking for recruits for the 2016 Ladies Austag season.

With the 2016 rugby league season not far away the Stallions are starting their preseason training this week.

Numbers are looking good and a strong season is promised.

The Fillies will start training the first week in February and due to a few leaving for university and work reasons the club is looking for any new ladies that think they would like to give league tag a go.

Just ask some of the girls that have played the last five seasons and they will confirm the amount of fun they have enjoyed.

The comraderie, fitness and friendship that is gained from being a Filly is wonderful and a lot

of the girls have made friends for life.

The ages can vary from 15 to 35 and the mixture of ages is the thing that makes it fun.

The Fillies have played the last five seasons and have competed in four grand finals winning two and just missing out on a grand final spot last year when they went down in extra time in the qualifying final.

If you would like to give it a go feel free to give Anna or Craig a call on 0414 865 922 or 0413 559 491 or just call down to the showground each Tuesday and Thursday at 6pm and see what you think.

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Monaro cricket season resumes

Above: Sam Williams scored a century for Coffeyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, helping them along to a victory for the day.

Top right: Chris Khoury bowls for the Aussie team at Rotary Oval on Saturday.

Bottom right: Coffeyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s captain Nick Moon out leg before wicket.

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Cricket returned to the Monaro after the Christmas break on a cool Saturday afternoon.

Jindabyne met Berridale at Berridale and elected to bowl first looking a bit light on for batsmen.

The rust was showing for both teams with Nick Hind (2/14) bowling eight wides and the Berridale top three falling to some poor shots.

James Cahill, Andrew Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Keefe (32) and a patient Jack Parkyn dug in until Pete Callan (3/16) and the departing Jeff Williamson (3/9) picked up some quick wickets to see the Whitetails bowled out for 114.

The Jindabyne innings began cautiously with some quick bowling from Laurence Redmond (1/20) with Williamson (34) wearing a few short ones before falling to Andrew Bartell (1/35).

Jindy looked to be cruising needing only 10 runs to win before Declan Gregory (3/12) claimed two wickets in two balls to put a scare through the Tigersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; long tail.

Tom Condon in his second game, never having faced a ball in senior cricket, whacked the first one for six to get Jindabyne over the line in a great game played in top spirits.

A big thank you to Bill Crozier for umpiring on the day.

Coffeyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and The Aussie played at Rotary on the turf and were sent in to bat on a wicket that has been well maintained under the expert supervision of Steve Sommerville.

Coffeyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s started well with Nathan Thompson

seeing the shine off the new ball on his way to 30.

He was joined at the crease by Sam Williams and some tight bowling from The Aussieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Harry Sidhu and Chris Khoury had the game in the balance after the first session.

Williams was in great form with the bat but was running out of partners until a 34 run eighth wicket partnership with Nick Chapman saw him bring up the century.

Mark Williams batting with a strike rate of 400 came in at the end and helped Coffeysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; on their way to a solid score 180 all out.

The Aussie got off to a slow start, struggling against the blistering pace of Coomaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fast bowler Dean Mensinga, who trapped Damien Asanovski in front LBW off his first delivery.

When congratulated on the wicket, Mensinga attributed his success to a healthy breakfast high in fibre and carbohydrates.

Chris Khoury, Kaeliff Khoury and Mitch Hynes looked threatening with the bat but a climbing run rate and some pressure from the spinners Thompson and Andy Devereux led to a middle order collapse.

Chapman wrapped up the innings with a wicket maiden, hitting the top of off stump to see Coffeyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s win comfortably.

Next week PVJ play Cooma Cats at Nijong 1, Dalgety play Berridale at Dalgety and Jindabyne play Coffeyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s at Rotary.

Bombala golf news This weekend was a little quiet on the course with a number of players away.

Some of the chaps had the weekend at the Tathra Sea Breeze Tournament.

Havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t heard any results at this stage but we can assume they had a fun time.

At home Saturday was the nine-hole Chicken Run. Phillip McIntosh was the winner with 23 points from Merv Douch on 21 points.

Sunday was the 18-hole Chicken Run.

Brad Tonks had a very good day winning with 40 points. Pepper Thompson also had a good round with 37 points.

CHICKEN RUNS NEXT WEEKEND. Saturday 23 January - 18 holes.

Sunday 24 January - Nine holes.

Tuesday 26 January - Australia Day. Nine holes.

DUTY ROSTER. Saturday 23 January. S. Tatham.

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Golfers contest second round of Summer Cup On Wednesday Norm Marshall continued his recent good form by winning the A Grade Stableford with 39 points, the best score of the day on a day when low scores were the norm.

Warren Bray won B Grade with 37 points while Bob Weston won C grade with 36 points on a count back from Gary Batten and Doug Parker.

Balls were won by Terry Johnston, Alexander Childs, Simon Allen, Mick Boyce, Dieter Seubert and Mark Rainsford Gary Batten won Nearest the Pin on nine and Lindsay Blewitt was

closest on 17.

The second round of the Summer Cup on Saturday saw Mal Crockett win A Grade with 39 points with John Gargett runner up with 36. B Grade was won by Gino Cerro with 39 with Robert Farrell runner up with 36 and C Grade was won by Doug Parker on 35 on a count back from Neil Venables.

Balls were won by Ken McGrath, Geoff Bohringer, Steve Wheatley, Norm Marshall, Charlie Beaumont, David Robinson Tony Monday and Brian Searl. Brian Searl won Nearest the Pin on nine and Geoff Bohringer on 17.

A Grade Long Drive went to David Robinson, Ken McGrath won B Grade and Neil Venables won C Grade.

Sunday produced a low scoring day with Brian Searl winning A grade with 36 points, Wayne Ryan won B Grade with 36 and Alan Kelly won C Grade with 31 points. Balls went to Adam Robinson, Phil Patricks, John Gargett, Jeff Burgess, Heikke Evans, Phil Amey and Rob Smith.

Nearest the Pins on both nine and 17 went to Steve Young.

The third round of the Summer Cup will be held on next Saturday January 23 and with the

field tightly bunched a large number of players are still in contention for the trophy.

A medley Stableford will be played on Sunday and next Wednesday.

Pictured at Cooma Golf Club last Saturday are, from left, Bob Weston,

Dave Robinson, Georg Froeschl and Steve Young.

The Perazzi Open and Young Guns Challenge The first Cooma Field and game shoot of 2016 went off very well on Sunday.

The shoot was well attended by 52 shooters from around the South East with a strong showing across all grades.

The course was well set with a good variety of targets all easy to see due to the beautiful nature of the day.

Ken Jones would be happy with the purchase of a new gun as on its first outing, he shot a perfect 25 in the first round.

Bill Warriner also shot a perfect round of 25 and managed to take out High Gun with 91 targets out of the possible 100.

Jake Hedger took out the young guns Challenge for the second year with an extremely well shot 86/100, this was enough to pip his father at the post who was second in “A grade’ with 85/100.

Other scores for the day.

Over and Under High Gun Bill Warriner 91/100 AA Grade Darren Redman 89/100 A Grade Kris Jones 89/100, Mick Hedger 85/100, James Barron 84/100 B Grade Chris Robinson 80/100, Steve McIntyre 76/100,

Colin Brownlie 76/100.

C Grade Peter Reeve 78/100, Russell Rowling 63/100, Ian Armstrong 60/100 Ladies Robin Perkins 67/100, Jan Redman 63/100, Michelle Craig 60/100 Juniors Jake Hedger 86/100, Oscar mower 70/100, Jack Fairfield-Smith 62/100 Perazzi Australia were the day’s sponsors and we thank Filippo from Perazzi for his continued support.

Our Next shoot will be on Saturday the 30th where we will be revisiting Compak. Compak is a condensed version of sporting clays.

It is more spectator friendly than traditional sporting clays. So all are welcome to come and see the action or take part. For more information visit the website coomafieldandgame.org or call Andrew 0413 013 689 or Adam 0410 507 279

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Pictured right: perfect rounds of 25 for Ken Jones and Bill Warriner with Adam Mower and Andrew Fairfield-Smith.

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Monaro District Singles commence this weekend With District Singles in all three categories to be played at Cooma this year commencing on January 23 and with Cooma Club’s Major Singles (for which entries close on January 24) to commence on February 13 there will be a lot of singles play and a lot of markers will be required, consequently some ‘Do’s” and “Don’ts’ from the rule book and the officiating manual may be helpful.

Markers should take up a position approximately one metre to the side and two metres behind the jack. If a bowl from an adjoining rink is going to disturb the head stop that bowl and return it to its own rink.

Keep clear of the head when players arrive to determine the result and wait for their indication before entering on the score card. If asked to measure disputed shot/s by either player and players disagree with the decision ask the umpire to measure.

If no umpire appointed for the day ask any neutral competent person to measure and the decision of either of these is final. Answer only questions from the player in possession of the rink at the time.

Do not move about during play particularly when a player is on the mat preparing to play. Do not engage in conversations with

onlookers or players on an adjoining rink whilst play is in progress.

Do not answer questions that could be interpreted as seeking advice. E.g. “Where would the Jack go if hit”.

Do not leave the green to sit on the bank, you may miss a very close toucher. It is not showing any respect to the players.

The Monaro District Singles commence January 23. Cards called 9am, roll up 9.15am play to start 9.30am with the following matches (markers name in brackets).

SENIOR SINGLES P.Cannell v J.Ruzic (D.Clough).

M.Frezza has a bye.

V.Weston v M.Mayhew (G.Venables ).

P.Dahl v G.D’Amico (M.Buckley) T.Croker has a bye.

M.Mannile v L.Whitehead (S.Seears).

R.Danielson v A.Butler (P.Marsicano) R Wainwright has a bye.

For afternoon matches (morning winners and those with a bye) cards will be called 1.00pm, roll up 1.15pm play to start 1.30pm.

STATE SINGLES D.Pastro v C.Demczuk (M.Buckley) 1.30pm 23rd January.

STATE RESERVE SINGLES G.Venables v I Mondello (Loser Dahl/ D’Amico) P.Caldwell v M.Brown (N.McGregor) K.Weston v D.Turner (P.Harris) P.Marsicano v S.Seears (K.Rees) 1.30pm 23rd January.

Losers in morning matches are expected to mark afternoon matches if required. All Clubs involved should have a complete copy of the draw for each event.

Only fourteen bowlers braved the heat on Wednesday and results were one sided in most cases. Mike Mannile and Geoff Venables were runaway winners over Max Butler and Denis Steinfort, allowing the opposition to score on just three ends. Mick Mayhew and Paul Cannell seemed to have been in control for most of their match with Mario Frezza and Ron Wainwright in winning 23/16.In the remaining match Peter Harris, Bob Douglas and Kevin Jackson were all the way leaders against Max Povey, Renate Winckel and Bob Lahy in winning23/9 On Saturday it was good to see Simon Schoon back on the green accompanied by son Peter. Simon teamed up with Mary Phillips

Don Jarvis took to the Cooma Bowling Club greens on Saturday. and Geoff Venables but ran into an in form team of Mary Obermaier, Sergio Roncelli and John Vincent who were never headed in winning 23/14. Keith Goodwin played swinging lead for Peter Schoon and Mario Frezza and for Don Jarvis and Denis Steinfort with the latter setting up an early 11/3 lead which Mario and Peter slowly reduced but eventually lost 16/17. Wendy King, Mary Murphy and Tony Gray were in great form against Max Butler, Ken Rees and Margherita Zasso and quickly

established a formidable lead of 20/7 by end eleven before going on to win 28/11. It was great to see a couple of groups of barefoot bowlers enjoying the good weather and a roll up.

Sundays social bowls produced some close results and some far from close. Tony Brooks and Mel Storta gained an early lead over Dave Pauls and Wayne Lodge only to see it disappear by end thirteen. From then on it was survival of the fittest with a final score line of 21/21.

Darren Collins and Geoff

Venables kept up with Renate Winckel and Mark Buckley in the early stages of their match but eventually succumbed over the last three ends when Renate and Mark scored nine shots to win 28/14. Don Jarvis played swinging lead for Mario Frezza and Denis Steinfort and for John Barnes and Paul Cannell.

Don, John and Paul really hit their straps in this one in winning 16 of the 20 ends played for a 34/9 win. Mick Mayhew, Nicole Barnes and Peter Marsicarno had an up and down game with Peter Caldwell,

Roulie Steinfort and Ron Wainwright with lead changing several occasions and level on several. Peter, Roulie and Ron scored three shots on the last end but just fell short by one shot to go down 17/18.

Coming up in the near future is the Cooma Open Triples on 5th and 6th March. There is an entry sheet at the notice board for those who have not yet entered a team. The draw for this season’s Pennants will be available next week.

Max Boole eclipses January multi-events Under 9 boy Max Boole bolted away to win in the January Multi-Events competition on Saturday. Leading from the opening event the 100m where he picked up 926 points for an extremely fast time over the 100m of 16.03 sec.

Max’s second event was club throwing where his tally for the event was 678 points.

His efforts gained him the U/9 boys record for this event, breaking Joshua Southam 21.88m with a massive heave of 23.04m. His third event, the 50m, saw Max’s points score climb again over the 900 points with blitzing fast time in the 50m, (just shy of his record breaking time earlier this season of 7.89 sec) this week Max clocked 8.25 sec.

Max had the discus throw for his fourth event and managed a personal best throw of 13.91m , earning him 597 points. His last event was the one minute run, he was able to gain 590 points from his effort in covering 290m in the minute, to give him a grand total of 3765 points.

In second place was U/10 Stephen Davis with 3196 points. Stephen couldn’t match the speed of Max in the sprints, but was able to eclipse the field in the discus throw with a personal best throw of 26.57m. Stephen’s

100m time of 18.40 sec earned him (490 points), while in the 50m he couldn’t gain any points on Max, Stephen’s time was 9.31 sec (794 points) and again in the one minute run, Stephen had trouble keeping in contact with Max over the final stages of the run and covered only 270m in the allotted time (298 points). In club throwing Stephen let fly with a throw of 23.91m, earning him 700 points, with a discus heave of 26.57m giving him 914 points.

Third place went to U/14 Maria Tarasyuk whose tally also exceeded the 3000 points mark with 3107 points. Maria posted some excellent times on the track. She clocked 15.25 sec (722 points) for the 100m, 8.30 sec (974 points) for the 50m and in the one minute run she covered 313m (398 points).

In the field events Maria’s effort in both the javelin and discus were close to her PBs. In the javelin, Maria’s effort rewarded her 536 points for a throw of 17.36m and at the discus she collected 486 points for recording 19.46m .

Fourth place was U/14 Emma Watkins who was resuming athletics competition after a suffering a motor-cycle accident earlier in the season and damaging her knee. This

being Emma’s first outing since the accident, she wasn’t at her best on the track. Her performances were encouraging on the day 100m in 18.53 sec (388 points), 50m in 8.81 sec (874 points) and one minute run, covering 266m (190 points), javelin 13.47m and 439 points, and in the discus Emma picked up 495 points with a heave of 19.82m, giving her a total of 2386 points.

Fifth place went to U/10 Natalie Revelant with 2188 points. Natalie’s performances were 100m (20.34 sec and 324 points), 50m (10.56 sec and 598 points), club throwing (16.03m and 503 points) and discus (9.96m and499 points).

Sixth place was U/11 India Dyball who scored 2057 points. India’s tally came via the 100m (19.09 sec and 420 points), 50m (9.78 sec and 704 points), one minute run (267m and 277 points), javelin, (6.80m and 272 points) and discus (10.38m and 384 points).

Seventh place was one of our youngest brigades U/6 Ashton Jamieson, who showed great potential as a multi-eventer. Ashton’s performances were extremely close to his PBs and one quelled his PB in the discus.

Ashton’s outstanding performances were 100m (22.44 sec and 276 points), 50m

(11.25 sec and 524 points), one minute run (210m and 95 points), ball throwing (first time 14.90m and 475 points) and discus (6.85m and 571 points).

Eighth place went to Jasmine-Rose Stead with a tally of 1811 points, which included two PBs on the track. Jazzie’s performances were 100m (23.91 sec and 182 points), 50m (13.18 sec and 370 points), one minute run, (208m and 83 points), ball throwing (17.19m and 532 points), discus (9.78m and 644 points).

Ninth place went to U/8 Emily Revelant with 1800 points, 100m (24.06 sec and179 points), 50m (12.44 sec and 426 points), one minute run (197m and 20 points), ball throwing (23.70m and 695 points), discus (PB with 9.23m and 480m).

10th place went to very young Thalisa Jamieson who tried her hardest to do her best and achieved 712 points. 100m (60.79 sec and 10 points), 50m (16.09 sec and 224 points), one minute run (100m and 2 points), Discus (3.05m and 476 points).

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Cooma ladies golf Last Wednesday a large field took on the heat to contest the second round of the Sisters’ nine-hole stableford.

It proved to be a close competition with some hot scores being recorded.

Rulie Steinfort was the winner on a countback with 20 points.

Carolyn O’Byrne was the runnerup, also with 20 points.

Lately, both Rulie and Carolyn have been playing consistently well.

Gaye Wilson was the first ball winner with 19 points and Vickii Roarty won the second ball with 18 points.

Gaye also had Nearest The Pin

second shot on the fourth with a very nice chip up to the flag.

In Saturday’s nine-hole Summer Cup event Lorraine McGregor was the winner with 17 points.

Her fairway play was sound but she commented that her putting was a little short.

Gaye Wilson and Marilynne Weston won a ball each with 16 points.

Lyn Last had Nearest The Pin second shot on the ninth with a very well placed chip.

Coming up: Wed, 20th - Round 3 Sisters’ Trophy; Sat, 23rd – Summer Cup Round 4.

See you on the course!

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Billy cart challenge issued

Cooma Rifle Club news Last Saturday morning five members attended the weekly shoot, this time from 300 yards.

There was a gentle south-east to east breeze which constantly varied and required careful attention for a good score.

The captain Damien Doyle, was away as one of his sons is ill in Brisbane.

The recent range officer’s inspection raised many problems but the range is still open, with many matters requiring attention.

The scores were: Brent Cain 47.3 and 49.5, total 96.8; Nick Skobelkin 48.3 and 47.2, total 95.5; Natah Power 48.4 and 46.3, total 94.7.

With handicaps added, Natah won from Brent and Nick.

There will be no shooting next Saturday as the target marker will be absent, but shooting will be from 500 yards on the following Saturday.

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RFS captain Tom Brown with his billy cart costructed out of recycled materials.

The Cooma Billy Cart Derby is set to take place this Sunday at the Cooma Showground.

The Cooma Billy Cart Derby is set to take place this Sunday at the Cooma Showground.

Everyone who is participating in the race is expected to meet on Saturday at the Showground at 10am for scrutineering of their cart.

“This will give people the opportunity to make any adjustments if they need to and hand in their entry forms,” organiser Tony Nassar said.

If people can not attend on Saturday it is important that they call Tony on 0428484076 to arrange the scrutineering process and be cleared for entry.

The meeting time for all entrants on Sunday is 9am and all entrants will have their own designated parking area to store and service their cart.

There is no weight restriction on carts but the length of the cart can not exceed 2400mm, the height can not exceed 1200mm and the width

can not exceed 1200mm.

The community is highly anticipating the event and people have put a great amount of effort in to constructing carts for the race.

The Rural Fire Service (RFS) has issued a challenge in the upcoming derby to all other emergency services.

RFS captain Tom Brown has been hard at work constructing a billy cart out of recycled materials and has some special features in store for the final product.

Tom has proposed a wager between the emergency services where the winning team will nominate a charity that the losers donate to.

As well as this, Tom says it is a bit of fun and he wants to create an event that can continue into the future.

Jim Darrant has sent out an email to all the emergency services and anyone who is game to take up the challenge can get in touch with Tom by phoning 0428919983.

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Have billy cart, will race! The challenge is out there - Cooma’s Rural Fire Service is challenging any (and all) other emergency services groups to try to beat them at this Sunday’s Billy Cart Derby at Cooma Showground. RFS captain, Tom Brown, is pictured with the service’s secret weapon. The losers will donate to charity.

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UNDRIVEN DEMO SALE SEVEN SEATS 5 STAR SAFETY

CAPTIVA LS

$26,338 DRIVE AWAY*

PART OF THE PRESTON MOTORS GROUP

*156 washes over 3 years. Not available with other offers. Private or ABN buyers only. Price based on Captiva 7 LS 2.4Lt petrol, Automatic, non metallic paint, metallic paint available for $500.

LMD 17000038

158 Melrose Drive Phillip, ACT (02) 6121 2800 www.commotors.com.au

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