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MARCH 2021 ISSUE NO. 77 NEXT ISSUE JUNE 2021 ISSUE NO. 78

Tourism Promotion and Events Officer, Nicole Plummer and Tourism and Events Manager Donna Smith.

4/08: .0/"30 5)& 1-"$& 50 #& With its exciting range of events, outdoor pursuits and Autumn colours shining bright, the Snowy Monaro is shaping up for one of its busiest Easter weekends.

A number of the region’s most popular events will resume this Easter long weekend following their cancellation

last year due to COVID-19.

Visitors are expected to flock to the Snowy Monaro to enjoy the return of Jindabyne’s Lake Light Sculpture event, and the Easter fairs in Adaminaby and Berridale.

Snowy Monaro Regional Council’s Tourism and Events Manager, Donna

Smith, said the region always has plenty to offer over the Easter weekend, and this year is no exception.

“The Snowy Monaro is definitely the place to be this Easter,” Ms Smith said.

“Last year many of our regular events were cancelled due to COVID-19 but things are more positive heading into Easter this year.

“It’s great to see events starting to return. Organisers have been working hard to ensure events are COVID-19 safe.”

Ms Smith anticipates a bumper Easter period for the Snowy Monaro as uncertainty remains over interstate travel.

“With only domestic travel possible, we have seen lots more visitors from NSW and the ACT. Sydney and Canberra are important markets for our region,” Ms Smith said.

“Uncertainty with interstate travel has helped bring more people to the region, our Summer period was one of the busiest we’ve ever experienced.”

the region has to offer, Ms Smith is encouraging holiday makers to stop in the Snowy Monaro’s smaller villages to enjoy the bright colours of the poplars.

“The colours in the region are spectacular in Autumn. Our smaller villages boast an impressive display of poplars,” Ms Smith said.

“The region really lends itself for driving holidays or even day visits. There are many vantage points to snap a great image of the poplars.”

Tourism operators and accommodation providers are looking forward to this Easter weekend, one that will be very different to last year.

“Last year our region was still coming to grips with the aftermath of the summer bushfires, and then COVID-19 hit, forcing almost all of our events to be cancelled.”

“The public still has the sentiment to continue supporting regional areas affected by the summer bushfires of 2019/20. As an area affected, we thank people for visiting and helping our local businesses.”

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The foreshore of the majestic Lake Jindabyne is transformed into an outdoor sculpture exhibition, that is as impressive by day as it is by night.

Visitors are encouraged to view the Festival in daylight and to return at night to see the exhibits illuminated, two totally different aspects.

There are 11 categories contested and a hefty $26,000 prize pool on offer, giving the festival a thoughtful diversity in style and mediums. The Major Award of $10,000 is sponsored by Thredbo and the Illumination Award of $5,000 is sponsored by Snowy Regional Solar and LG. Lake Light Sculpture Chairperson, Lisa Matthes, said she is excited to be hosting what is shaping up to be a record number of artists, with around 150 exhibits expected.

“This year there will be a sense of regeneration and renewal after a tough 2020 in the region,” Lisa said.

“This festival will feature new faces, aspiring artists and seasoned creatives, bringing together visitors and residents all under the Lake Light banner of art and community.”

Strong early artist entries and enquiries indicate this Easter will see a record number of sculptures, many from artists

who have not visited Jindabyne before.

Their designs and chosen mediums will be quite different to what we have previously experienced.

A long list of crowd favourites are also planning to exhibit and they are looking forward to being back at Lake Light after the disappointment of the COVID-19 cancelled event in 2020.

Heading to the mountains for Lake Light Sculpture 2021 is Rye based artist, Matt Hill, a previous Major Award and People’s choice winner with his horse, foal and kangaroo sculptures on permanent display around Jindabyne.

“I love exhibiting in Lake Light as it includes a night section and a great opportunity to create works that incorporate light and shadows. This year I’m looking at taking my work in another direction using corten steel with LED lighting and perspex and I cannot wait to see it in place on beautiful Lake Jindabyne,” Matt said.

Award winning artist Jen Mallinson, who has a reputation for creating impressive fluid form three dimensional works using corten steel, is returning for the 2021 event.

“The unique opportunity that Lake Light offers to consider lighting within works, gives the public a broader way to experience sculpture in a beautiful location under an Easter moon,” Jen said.

“I’m endeavouring to create a sculpture that looks completely different at night than during the day, incorporating patterns formed by wind and light on water. Sowelu, is the Rune of

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Other featured artists include Lake Light Sculpture 2019 People’s Choice Day and Illuminated winner, Myles Naylor, and his impressive metal work. Also returning is Victorian artist Madeleine Last. Her piece The Bush Chandelier was a lakeside standout for which she was awarded the coveted 2019 ANU Residency.

Banjo Paterson Park is the heart of the festival and will feature a power packed accompanying line-up to the sculptural exhibits.

This year’s visiting artist, Rob Bast, is a champion of the chainsaw when it comes to creating, and is sure to enthral visitors with his energetic carving. Rob is being brought to the festival by Snowy Regional Solar and LG and through grant funding from the National Bushfire Recovery Agency. A self-taught sculptor from the Yarra Valley, Rob started chainsaw carving in 2003 and has never looked back with native wildlife forming many of his pieces. Sure to be popular at the 2021 event, guests can watch Rob as he carves logs into stunning life size pieces of art.

On Saturday evening from 5pm, there is a twilight food market for takeaway delights. Guests are asked to bring their own picnic blanket and adequately social distance.

Once the sun sets on Saturday, there will be a Celebration of Art and Light

supported by Jindabyne Real Estate.

A Digital Light Projection Show will illuminate the famous four metre bronze Strzelecki monument. Bermagui artist Scott Baker will be video projection mapping and this year he is taking us to underwater places and faraway spaces.

It’s not all bold and large scale, the festival also includes a Smalls Exhibition at Rydges - Horizons Snowy Mountains.

It features a stunning display of the finer, more delicate pieces using a variety of mediums. This indoor exhibition is supported Kosciuszko First National, Rydges and the Jindabyne Yoga Shala and is open each day.

An expert panel of judges, including two from the National Gallery of Australia, will be on hand to cast their professional eye over exhibits, with major awards offered in categories including Illumination, Environment and Youth. The power is also in the hands of the people as they stroll through the festival, choose a favourite and cast a vote in the three People’s Choice categories for the best sculpture overall, illuminated and smalls.

All sculptures are for sale with a percentage of proceeds used to stage the event and community sculpture installations.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS Sunday 4

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Snowy Trout Challenge – Throughout the Snowy Monaro, runs from October to April 2021

Sunday 7

77th annual Dalgety Show – Dalgety Showground ‘Year of the Pav’

Thu 11 – Sun 14 Australian MTB Interschools 2021 – Thredbo Alpine Resort Saturday 13

B.M.A Big Jack Poker Run – meets at Bredbo, 10.30am Cooma P&A Association Tommy Turnbull Memorial Horse Show – Cooma Showground 8am

Sat 10 – Sun 11 Cooma Hillclimb – Mt Gladstone, Cooma Saturday 17

Spring into Scavenge Jindabyne - Banjo Paterson Park, 9am – 1pm

Sunday 18

Cooma Rotary Markets – Centennial Park, 8.30am - 1.30pm

MAY Sat 1 – Sun 2

Thredbo Mountain Bike Park Closing weekend – Final Gravity Series #6 “Chainless Champs”

Saturday 15

Exhibition Opening The Raglan Art Award ‘Pivot’ – Raglan Gallery Cooma, 3.00pm. Runs to Sun 20 June

Sunday 16

RSPCA Million Paws Walk – Cooma

Wednesday 17 Festival of Small Halls Autumn Tour 2021 – Dalgety Hall Sat 20 – Sun 21 Bombala Show – Bombala Showground, 8am Sunday: Full equestrian show program Sunday: Full equestrian show program Sunday 21

Cooma Multicultural Festival & Cooma Rotary High Country Markets – Centennial Park, 8.30am- 3.30pm. Multicultural program starts 10am. Register attendance at www.cooma.eventbrite.com.au - Centennial Park, Cooma

Bredbo Truck & Machinery Show – The Historic Bredbo Inn, from 9.00am

Cooma Rotary High Country Markets – Centennial Park, 8.30am- 1.30pm Sunday 23

Bredbo CWA Village Markets – Bredbo Hall, 9.00am – 3.00pm

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Raglan Art Awards 2021 - Entries close 28 April

Fri 2 – Tues 6

Jindabyne Lions Art Show – Jindabyne Memorial Hall

Fri 2 – Mon 5

Lake Light Sculpture Festival – Banjo Paterson Park, Lake Jindabyne, from 8am Good Friday – noon Easter Monday.

Saturday Twilight Food Market & Digital Art Display from 5pm.

Small Sculpture Indoor Display: Rydges Snowy Mountains 9am – 5pm

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Easter Adventure Carnival - Thredbo

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Adaminaby CWA Markets On the Green Adaminaby, 8.30am -1.30pm Jindabyne Hall Markets – Jindabyne Memorial Hall, 10am – 2pm Adaminaby Easter Fair – Adaminaby, 9am – 3pm Berridale Easter Fair – Berridale Lions & Central Parks, 9am

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Gillian Jenkins’ Highly Commended work, ‘Water Paddock’, from the 2019 Briscoe Art Award (now Raglan Art Awards).

If you love great art and consider yourself a bit of a history fan, then the 2021 Raglan Art Awards Exhibition might just be what you’re looking for on the Monaro.

Located on Cooma’s picturesque and historic Lambie Street, The Raglan Gallery and Cultural Centre is open Wednesday to Sunday from 10:30am to 3:30pm.

Walk the history-soaked floorboards of The Raglan and take in the vastness of local artworks at the exhibition from Saturday May 15.

You’ll be visually spoilt with a range of exhibits including works of all

mediums, from oil to acrylic and watercolour to mixed media.

This year’s theme is ‘Pivot’ in response to the last 12 months’ extraordinary circumstances due to bushfires and COVID-19, and artists of the region have captured this era in their stride.

If you’ve got a spare spot on your wall at home, you might even fall in love with one of the many exhibits, which are all for sale.

The Raglan hasn’t always been a home for artwork though. Built in 1854, the building was first licensed as an inn and called The Lord Raglan, named after military gentleman, James

Gillian Jenkins’ Highly Commended work, ‘Water Paddock’, from the 2019 Briscoe Art Award (now Raglan Art Awards).

Fitzroy Somerset, Lord Raglan, who commanded the British Army in the Crimean War in 1854.

Since then, the stone and pit sawn timber building has hosted Cooma’s first ever bank and been a home to members of the Hain family, descendants of James and Mary Hain, who built the original building in the mid 19th Century.

In the early 1950s, the building fell into disrepair, and was purchased by a group of locals headed by Lindsay Hain, great grandson of the original owner. Twenty years later, it was sold to the then Cooma Monaro Shire Council to ensure its preservation.

In 1968 a group of three Snowy women, Betty Gibson, Pauline Hunter and Jenny Makinson approached Lindsay Hain to use the Lord Raglan Inn as an art gallery to showcase local art as well as established artists’ work.

Lindsay Hain was only too happy to see life brought back into the old building, and with the vision of these three women, the gallery became what it is today.

So, when you next visit the Snowy Mountains, take a turn off Sharp St down the south end of Cooma, and treat yourself to an historic and artistically delightful visit to The Raglan Gallery and Cultural Centre.

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The Cooma Multicultural Festival will join forces with South East Arts to showcase some of the region’s finest musical talent, who will perform alongside the festival’s diverse array of dancers.

After having to cancel last year’s festival due to COVID-19, event organiser and

coordinator of the Cooma Multicultural Centre, Yvi Henderson, anticipates the 2021 event will be the best so far.

“I encourage everyone to come along, it’s the best day of the year. Not only do we have the excellent stage performances, we have food markets and a range of local service providers holding stalls,” Ms Henderson said.

“This year is particularly exciting and I expect the festival to be the best yet as we are partnering with South East Arts to bring musicians along.”

South East Arts will present local and visiting musicians at the festival on Sunday March 21. Supported by Restart funding from Create NSW, the program features the talented: Mohamed Bangoura, Stonewave Taiko with Djembe Forte, Mikelangelo and the Black Sea Gentlemen and Malumba.

The annual Cooma Multicultural Festival has become one of the region’s most popular events with the community coming together to celebrate the Snowy Monaro’s many nationalities and cultures.

“We have dancers and food stalls representing nations from across the world,” Ms Henderson said.

“The festival embraces what we love about living in a multicultural community like Cooma.”

The 2021 Cooma Multicultural Festival will be held on Sunday March 21 in Cooma’s Centennial Park between 10am and 3pm. Some of the nationalities represented include: India, Pakistan, Italy, Colombia, Brazil, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Zimbabwe and China.

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Shortly after that incident a young lady was bitten by a snake while walking on the Mill Creek trail.

After a sequence of incidents the idea of installing emergency kits around the trails to cover injuries and snake bites was considered essential.

Most of the mountain biking trails in Jindabyne are on rough terrain which can make it difficult for emergency services to get to the injured person.

Because of this it was obvious a temporary fix could enable the injured to seek out help.

After years of injuries happening on the trails without any source of First Aid nearby a jindabyne resident, Barber Andy, has encouraged local businesses to donate items to snake bite kits which have been erected throughout Jindabyne’s mountain biking trails.

Barber Andy said he first approached Mitre 10 with the idea and they kindly donated the PVC pipes which contains the First Aid items and were more than happy to help out.

“When first told of the idea we, as a local business, wanted to help in any way that we could and believe this is an important initiative for our trails”, a spokesperson of Jindabyne Mitre 10 said.

Barber Andy then spoke to Andrew Downing from Jindabyne Landscaping, who was at the time working on upgrades of the Thredbo Valley Track, about the snake bite kit idea and he jumped on board, getting them organised and placed in various spots along the tracks.

“I saw this as a great idea and thought it was appropriate considering there has been previous snake bites in past so the convenience of having these kits might just save a life”, Andrew said.

The plan was underway and Jindabyne Pharmacy then donated bandages and First Aid items to go along with kits.

Currently there are five kits located throughout Jindabyne including one at Hatchery Bay, Pooh Bay Bridge, along both sides of Mill Creek and the Jindabyne Boat Ramp with another planned to be installed at the trout hatchery soon.

“These kits are all about keeping people safe on our trails, too often you hear stories about people encountering snakes when riding or people getting seriously injured so these kits are meant to be there to help in these type situations”, he said.

Nic Davoli from Sacred Ride said it was a really good initiative as a lot of people don’t think about taking precautionary items along with them when riding.

“A lot of people are here on holiday and so often they don’t have these types of items on them when going for a mountain bike,” Nic said. “There’s risk of injury from snakes, falling off your bike where there is sharp rocks and obstacles all throughout the trails.”

Nic also believes by having more initiatives like this in town when it comes to mountain bike trails and hiking trails it will make them safer for both tourists and the community.

Andy continues to put these snake bite kits together and hopes to install them in more places in the future. When going mountain biking on trails remember to bring safety equipment in case you encounter a situation where emergency kits are not available.

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This year, the Women’s Week program hopes to raise a collective sense of mindfulness. Celebrating women’s growth and the changes that have come from challenge.

The following program is being offered: Wednesday 3rd - Connect @Khancoban – Join your friends and Indulge in a High Tea at the Khancoban Shopping Centre.

Time: 10:30am to 12:00pm. Cost is Free.

To book your place call Lesley on 0427 769 358 or Narelle on 0402 020 343 or email khancoban.ctc@bigpond.com Thursday 4th - Relax and Unwind Tumut - Free Yoga class for all levels. Time: 6.30pm to 7.30pm Venue Tumut River (near the racecourse). To book your place visit www.karenmareeyoga.com Thursday 4th - Relax and Unwind Tumba - Free Yoga class for all levels.

Time: 5.00pm to 6.00pm Venue Forage, Winton St. To book your place call Tat Jana on 0427 316 248 or tatjanacrealy@ gmail.com Friday 5th - Adventure Film Tour Batlow to Nest Café, Tumba - Take a Bus trip from Batlow to the Nest Cinema Café in Tumbarumba for a night of fun and inspiration. Enjoy glass of wine on arrival and pizza while you watch the Women’s Adventure Film Tour 20/21 - a

series of inspirational new short films celebrating women in adventure of all ages and backgrounds. Time: Bus departs Batlow at 5.00pm. Cost $10pp includes bus, pizza, drink and films.

Bookings at the Batlow Library on (02) 6941 2446. Seats are limited. . Limited seats available.

Monday 8th - Celebrate #ChooseToChallenge – Tumba Connect with inspirational local ladies over nibbles and drinks. Inspiring journeys from local women. Where: Forage, Winton St. Time: 5.30pm to 7.30pm. To book your place email: rsvp@svc.nsw.gov.au. This is a free event.

Thursday 11th - Creative Minds Workshop – Adelong - Learn how to arrange your own flower bouquet with Tash and Marles and finish with a cuppa

and cake. Where: MKS Café, Adelong.

Time 10.30am to 12noon. Limited places. To book email: rsvp@svc.nsw. gov.au. This is a free event.

Thursday 11th - Celebrate #ChooseToChallenge Tumut - Connect with inspirational local ladies over nibbles and drinks. Inspiring journeys from local women. Where: Tumut River Brewing Co. Time: 5.30pm to 7.30pm. To book your place email: rsvp@svc.nsw. gov.au. This is a free event.

Presented by the NSW Government, NSW Women’s Week celebrates the diverse contributions of women from all walks of life and runs from Monday 8 March to Sunday 14 March.

International Women’s Day is celebrated globally on March 8th.

For more information visit www.svc.nsw. gov.au/NSW-Womens-Week

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“To ensure we can provide the best experience for our guests who are keen to visit Thredbo this winter, we are staggering the release of our winter lift passes, rental & lessons.

“We plan to release season passes and seasonal programs in late March,

followed by lift passes, rental and lessons during the month of April.

We will keep you updated about the timings and dates of each release, so please keep an eye on your inbox and follow our social media channels”, a spokesperson said.

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I have always said regional NSW is the backbone of the NSW economy and as we recover from COVID-19, it is regional NSW that will pull us through.

Our region has done it tough through COVID-19, which only compounded the impacts of drought and last summer’s ƮƵɨƊȺɈƊɈǞȁǐ ƦɐȺǘ˛ȲƵ ȺƵƊȺȌȁ‫ خ‬ These events have caused stress for our local businesses, events and community sporting clubs. With the start of the vaccine roll out now underway, our region is playing its part in getting NSW back on track.

I am proud to be part of a Government that has recharged the $2 billion Regional Growth Fund. This fund will invest in projects that facilitate regional development and deliver new and upgraded local amenities for our communities.

We are aiming to enhance our local sporting facilities, support local arts and culture, improve regional voice and data connectivity, invest in mining impacted communities, spur job creation and deliver local infrastructure that makes a real difference.

We are also seeing huge reforms and investment in education, we know living in the bush is best and the Government is committed to seeing regional students receive their fair share.

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As the highest and one of the largest National Parks in the country, Kosciuszko National Park (KNP) has some of the most spectacular and scenic bushwalks and hiking trails to be found in Australia.

The most recognisable walks to be found in KNP are unquestionably those that crisscross the Main Range area to the south of the National Parks, taking in iconic sights like the Kosciuszko summit, Blue Lake and Seamans Hut. While the trails of the Main Range Walking Track are undeniably spectacular and a definite must-see for any visitors, this list, however, will look at five lesser known but no less spectacular walks across KNP. Clarke Gorge Walking track - 5km return Located in the limestone country at the far northern end of KNP, Clarke Gorge provides spectacular views of an ancient landscape of limestone cliffs, cave formations and the spectacular cave creek falls.

As well as the beauty of the rock features, some of which were formed more than 400 million years ago, the landscape is dotted with snow gums and black sallee (another high-altitude eucalypt with dark bark), rare discaria shrubs, and vibrant yellow billy buttons. The area is popular with mobs of kangaroos and brumbies and anglers often bring a fishing rod along the track to try their hand at catching one of the many mountain trout that populate the creek and nearby waterways. The Clarke Gorge Walking Track starts from the iconic Blue Waterholes campground.

Bullocks track - 2.5km one-way Stretching from the Bullocks Flat Carpark to the Thredbo Diggings Campground, this short track meanders along the Thredbo River.

Bushwalkers will be treated to majestic views of the rocky Ramshead Range, and the crystal clear waters of the Thredbo river wind their way down the valley, making their way over the rocky river bed and full of trout.

Wallabies and kangaroos are also a common sight along the track and, during spring, wildflowers including yellow bossia and purple hovea are in bloom. Be sure to keep a look out for platypus in the pools around dawn and dusk.

The Bullocks track is perfect for those looking for a beautiful scenic walk that is short and easily accessible from the car.

Cascades Hut trail - 10km one-way The Cascades Hut trail is a great year-round trail popular with walkers and mountain

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bikers alike, twisting its way through beautiful snowgum woodland and taking in the historic Cascade Hut. Part of the Australian Alps Walking track, this versatile trail is great for beginners and experts alike. Starting from Dead Horse Gap, on Alpine Way near Thredbo, it’s a 10km ride or walk one-way (20km return) to historic Cascade Hut, deep in the Pilot Wilderness Area.

Buddong Falls Walking track - 2.2km return Starting from Buddong Falls campground in the north of KNP near Tumut, this walking track is an easy 400m walk to a view point for the upper falls. Take in the stunning views and listen for lyrebirds among the smooth barked ribbon gums and white flowered tea trees.

If you don’t mind steeper, rougher tracks, continue for another 400m to a sign pointing to the lower falls. After another 270m you’ll arrive near the base of the falls. From here you have magnificent views of Buddong Creek cascading 60m down a granite and shale cliff.

Jounama Creek Walking Track This walk starts at Jounama Creek campground, 500 metres off the Snowy Mountains Highway, near Talbingo. From the campground, walk one kilometre to the end of the gravel road, where the walk begins.

Follow the walking track, which runs parallel to Jounama Creek and the valley floor, to the end where you’ll reach a large natural pool.

It’s an ideal spot for a picnic, to drop a fishing line in, paddle your feet after the walk, or to simply sit quietly, listen to nature and watch for wallabies and eastern grey kangaroos.

Return the same way.

Safety When hiking into the back-country, it’s important to ensure you are adequately prepared with appropriate clothing and gear as well as food, water and first aid equipment.

It’s a good idea to let someone know where you’re going. Fill in a trip intention form to send important details about your trip to your emergency contact. These can be found online on the National Parks and Wildlife Services (NPWS) website. It’s also a good idea to take a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) with you in case of an emergency. These can be hired from the NPWS visitors centre at Jindabyne. If you plan on picking up a PLB, you can also fill in a trip intention form in person.

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Most Australian wildlife is nocturnal which means they will be out grazing along the roadside and cross the roads, particularly at dawn, dusk and at night time.

Many native animals will cross the roads without warning and that can spell disaster for the animals and drivers.

Collisions with native animals are distressing for the people involved and catastrophic for the animal, which if not killed outright will have serious injuries, which mean that it will most likely have to be euthanised. It can result in an orphaned joey that will need to be rescued from the dead mother and hand-raised for up to two years.

Colliding with an animal will damage the car, often requiring it to be towed away and repaired, with the holiday plans left in ruins. It is an upsetting and expensive experience for all involved, but can be avoided.

Advice to drivers from the local

wildlife group, LAOKO (Looking After Our Kosciuszko Orphans, Snowy Mountains Wildlife Rescue) is to slow down, especially at dawn, dusk and at night time.

LAOKO president, Lisa Petroff said, if visitors do hit an animal, they should stop to check it, to see if it is still alive and has pouch young and call LAOKO for assistance.

“But put your safety first. Park the car well off the road, where it is safe. Put the hazard lights on, carefully move the animal off the road if you feel safe to do so. This will reduce a possible hazard to other drivers, if it is dead. If the animal is still alive, do not risk an injury to yourself or the animal, if you are not confident to move it.”

Ms Petroff said drivers should call LAOKO on the emergency help line on 6456 1313 immediately, and if possible wait for a LAOKO volunteer to get there to attend to the animal.

“It is often hard to find animals and if the person can wait near the animal it makes it much easier for LAOKO to locate the animal, which may require euthanising if it has serious

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injuries, but often rescuing an orphaned joey that may be in the pouch of the dead or injured adult,” Ms Petroff said.

Ms Petroff said if the person cannot wait, then if possible put something on a fence or guidepost to help LAOKO volunteers find the animal.

LAOKO is licensed by the National Parks and Wildlife Services, and has about 160 volunteers. LAOKO covers a large area of about 15,000 square kilometres, from Bredbo in the north to Thredbo in the south, Nimmitabel to the east and Adaminaby in the west.

LAOKO relies on donations to pay for special marsupial milk formula, and other feed, medication and veterinary fees, costing around $30,000 a year.

Since January 2020, LAOKO received more than 1000 phone calls from members of the public requiring assistance for injured animals on the Emergency helpline, with about 800 animals rescued in that period.

For more information go to https://laokosmwr.org/ or call LAOKO on64561313.

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The Cooma Monaro Railway (CMR) who started hosting the markets last year, is encouraging visitors to the region to come along and purchase the best local produce the Snowy Monaro has to offer.

The Cooma Railway Station is the perfect setting for the markets with stalls set up along the grand platform. Not only can market lovers enjoy the tastes and delights of the region,

they can immerse themselves in the railway station’s history.

Whether it is fresh fruit and vegetables, or something sweet and savoury, you’re bound to find something at the next produce markets.

The markets are held every second Sunday from 9am to 1pm, including March 14 and 28, April 11 and 25, and May 9 and 23.

CMR President Gordon Strachan said the Cooma Railway Station is an ideal location for a community produce market because it combines the picturesque setting of the historic precinct with the

benefits of local produce.

“The station is selfcontained for parking, power and facilities, plus the platform veranda provides cover for smaller stores,” he said.

“It is the perfect setting for an escape from the everyday, where you can buy local produce, admire the museum and enjoy the flavours of the coffee and food stalls.

CMR has engaged with growers, farmers, produce makers and food stall holders to create the market. Interested parties are welcome to contact CMR organisers via email, markets@ cmrailway.org.au

The following stall holders are regulars at the produce markets: - Curiosity Chocolates - Ironpot Artisan Alpine Bakery - Eucumbene Trout Farm - Monaro Produce Growers - Coffee 2630 - Two Chooks Cook (cakes, slices, jams)

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After last year’s Easter Fair had to be cancelled due to COVID-19, the 2021 Easter Fair is shaping up to one of best in the event’s history. The Easter Fair showcases the best of Berridale’s community spirit with the event a major fundraiser for the hardworking Lions Club.

Lions Club secretary Iain Schofield is encouraging locals and visitors to come along to the 2021 Berridale Easter Fair and enjoy the many family friendly activities on offer.

“We are looking forward to this year’s Easter Fair after missing out in 2020. It’s always a great family day out and if you’re looking to get out of the house, the Easter Fair has plenty to offer,” Iain said.

“One of the highlights of the Easter Fair is the Lions BBQ. Not only is the BBQ delicious, but the funds go back to the community.”

The Berridale Easter Fair will be held in Lions Park on Saturday April 3 from 8.30am to 2pm. There is set to be an extensive range of market stalls, children’s activities and live entertainment keeping the whole family enthralled.

Market stall holders from across the south east will be in attendance to sell fresh produce, homewares, arts and crafts, plants and much more. It is not too late to register for a market stall, bookings can still be made via the Berridale Lions Club website.

Iain says Lions Club members have been working hard to deliver an Easter Fair that is fun for children and adults of all ages.

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“There is so much for all the family to do. For children we will have an Easter egg hunt, egg and spoon race and even a jumping castle,” Iain said.

Motoring enthusiasts will be treated to the Cooma Car Club’s vintage collection, while music lovers will enjoy live entertainment throughout the day.

Event organisers have been busy ensuring the Easter Fair meets COVID-19 protocols.

“The Easter Fair will be a COVID-19 safe event. People will be required to sign in and we have spaced the stalls out to help people social distance,” Ian said.

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Serendipitous Stalls is set up at the charming Old Delegate Post Office on the last Saturday of every month, and has become a much loved fixture for locals and visitors alike.

While the stalls vary each month, there is usually a delicious selection of home baked treats, as well as preserves and sauces, and locally grown vegetables and honey.

You’ll also often find clothing, toys, bric-a-brac and interesting gems like essential oils and vintage bottles. You can even have a tarot reading done!

“There have been some surprises with different stalls each month, and we are happy to hear from anyone who may be interested in having a stall,” co-organiser, Su King said.

In the Old Delegate Post Office itself, you’ll find a whole host of treasures, from decorative trinkets to unique homewares, gifts and toys, and on Serendipitous Stalls day, it’s all 10 percent off.

The Post Office’s Karen Cash has also installed a coffee machine which has proven immensely popular as people enjoy a cuppa and a chat at the friendly market.

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If you want to be a part of a cheerful community market, be sure to check out the Serendipitous Stalls in Delegate on the last Saturday of every month from 10am to around 1.30pm.

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A small group made up of the Friends of Errinundra and the Bairnsdale and District Field Naturalists enjoyed a very successful “hunting expedition” in Errinundra National Park recently.

The visit was primarily to find and confirm the identity of the very rare orchid, the Mountain Browntip Greenhood, which was first seen in Errinundra in 2015.

After successfully finding the orchid, the group then visited Goonmirk

Rocks, Errinundra Boardwalk then onto the Mt Morris (Mt Woolly Butt) walking track lookout.

With impending storms the group could only see as far as The Cobberas, on a clear day you can easily see the slopes of Mount Kosciuszko and The Main Range.

Apart from the great view at the lookout, the group was delighted to see Monkey Mint in flower and a beautiful bronze coloured skink basking on rocks making the most of a very overcast day.

The very rare Mountain Brown-tip Greenhood orchid found in Errinundra National Park.

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Escape into the mountains over the Easter holidays with Thredbo’s Easter Adventure Carnival kicking off on April 2.

The carnival has been a big hit in past years at Thredbo Resort with a wide range of family-friendly activities in the schedule to entertain guests.

Thredbo Events & Partnerships manager Damian Goninan said he was delighted to bring the Easter Adventure Carnival back again.

“The Easter Carnival has always been a favourite in the events calendar and we’re so excited to be able to offer a full range of great activities for the whole family again over the Easter period.

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There’s something in the program for everyone,” Mr Goninan said.

The opening weekend will feature Dan Druff the Roaming Clown, craft workshops, slacklining, family yoga classes, fly fishing demonstrations and a kids’ bike race. There will also be a tree planting session to help the resort off-set carbon emissions and protect its unique alpine environment.

The Easter Bunny will pay the kids a special visit on Easter Sunday with lucky Lindt gondola rides every hour, providing guests the opportunity to win a Lindt basket of chocolate goodies on randomly selected gondola cabins.

The brand-new state of the art Merritts

Gondola, which was unveiled last winter, will open especially for the day with all Scenic lift pass holders gaining complimentary access for the day.

The Merritts Gondola takes guests up the mountain in just six minutes via comfortable European-style cabins. At the top, guests will be greeted with live music at the Merritts Mountain House to mark the opening weekend of the Easter Adventure Carnival with regular live gigs also scheduled at the Alpine Bar throughout the two-week period.

During the carnival, Land Rover will host a series of Land Rover Experience Drives with guests able to see what the Defender is truly capable of in the

mountains with a qualified instructor, while the kids will be able to take rides in the Mini-Defender!

Additional activities include alpine bungee trampoline sessions, Mission Inflatable and waterslide rides at the Thredbo Leisure Centre, guided hikes, alpine bobsled rides and mountain bike clinics.

All events will be run in accordance with Thredbo’s COVID-19 Safe Operating Plan that has been developed under the advice of the NSW Government.

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Easter is such a wonderful time of year, and it’s set to get even more wonderful in Bombala on March 28, with Bombala Rotary presenting an exciting Easter Egg Hunt.

The hunt is for all children within the local district up to Year 6 age, and the kids will need to bring along a small basket or suitable container to collect their eggs.

To keep things fair there will be two different age groups, with the Kindergartens and younger kids having a go together, while the Year 1 to Year 6s will make up the second group.

And of course everyone will go home with an Easter egg, with Rotary hoping to encourage lots of sharing on the day.

Adding to the event, Rotary is also offering

a free sausage sizzle and drinks, rounding out a really wonderful family day for the whole community.

“We are very pleased to host this day, which is made possible by the sponsorship of local businesses,” a Rotary spokesperson said.

“People should bring along a picnic rug or chairs so they can really relax and enjoy the event.”

All of the fun will unfold at the Bombala Rotary Rotunda from 11am, with lunch to follow immediately after the Easter Egg Hunt itself.

This is a wonderful idea to help the families of the area come together and celebrate Easter, with hopes lots of little bunnies will hop along and take part on March 28 by the Bombala River!

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Whether it is trout tossing, the famous duck race or perusing the many market stalls on offer, the Adaminaby Easter Fair offers a range of events and activities to keep the whole family entertained.

Lake Eucumbene Chamber of Commerce President Tim Corkhill says event organisers are

hopeful this year’s Easter Fair will be the most popular yet.

“After we had to cancel last year due to COVID-19, we hope to see more people come along to this Easter Fair,” Tim said.

“Event organisers are looking forward to welcoming everyone back. The Easter Fair is a great day out for the whole family, there are plenty of events for everyone to enjoy.

Held on Saturday April 3 from 9am to 3pm, the Adaminaby Easter Fair will provide much

needed boost for local businesses and community groups who are continuing to recover from the 2019/20 bushfires and COVID-19.

“By visiting Adaminaby this Easter weekend who will be helping support our local community through its bushfire recovery,” Tim said.

The Adaminaby community has experienced a difficult 15-months with the bushfires and COVID-19 heavily impacting the town’s tourism industry. Tim Corkhill is encouraging visitors to choose the Snowy Monaro for their Easter weekend trip and drop by the Adaminaby Easter Fair to support the community’s recovery.

“It’s exciting to see events returning, we hope the Adaminaby Easter Fair is able to return some sense of normality to our community.

The Adaminaby Easter Fair offers one of the largest market stalls held in the region with stall holders travelling from across region to attend the event. The stalls line the town’s central business district and

run along the historic Denison Street, allowing fair goers to embrace the ambience and colours of the township.

“The setting for the Easter Fair is perfect. You can walk throughout the market stalls and take in the town,” Tim said.

“At this time of the year the town really looks spectacular with its colours.”

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The Easter Fair will keep the youngsters busy with a kid’s zone offering activities and competitions, as well as an Easter bonnet parade.

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Nic says it has been a long

road building the business into what it is today, especially considering 20 years ago there weren’t even any real mountain biking trails in town.

Slowly, Jindabyne’s mountain biking tracks began to build and Thredbo’s mountain biking trails began to gain traction.

It was because of the start of this slow, summer growth that Nic made the decision in 2001 to change the business focus to mountain biking and water sports.

“It has been a long road and took a while to take off. Over

the last three to five years particularly, summer tourism has been growing in the Snowy Mountains and Monaro region.

We are no longer just a winter destination and as the summer trade has continued to grow, mountain biking and water sports has become our only focus,” Nic said.

Mountain biking is a sport that can be enjoyed year round in the region. Over the winter months, Sacred Ride continues to get mountain bike enthusiasts strolling through their doors, often using this

time to fine tune their gear and get organised for the next season of mountain bike mania.

“We have established ourselves as the main mountain biking shop not just in Jindabyne but the region,” Nic said. “We have a team of full time and part time mechanics working with tuning, repairs and shock replacements which means customers have the convenience to leave their bikes in store rather than having to send them away.”

Nic said the very skilled and knowledgeable staff at Sacred Ride can fix just about any issue when it comes to mountain bikes and anything they don’t have in store can be sourced from their varied and reputable suppliers.

As the industry grows and Jindabyne continues to cement its reputation as one of the country’s leading mountain biking destinations, Sacred Ride has kept up to date with the industry trends as well as expanding its store.

“It has been exciting to see all the effort we have been putting in finally paying off. It is good to see we are on the right track as our mountain bike trails are getting bigger and more accessible which is exciting as we, as a business, continue to grow with it to reach our fullest

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potential,” said Nic. Sacred Ride has two conveniently located stores in Jindabyne: the main store is at 6 Thredbo Terrace and the second, only open for summer trading, is adjacent to Discovery Parks Jindabyne – 6532 Kosciuszko Road – just past the Alpine Way turn off.

Sacred Ride is also your one stop shop to hire or buy all your water sports equipment including kayaks, canoes, stand-up paddle boards, sailing boats and more, not only in summer but during the winter months as well.

In celebration of its 20th anniversary, throughout the year Sacred Ride will host events, sales, discounts and more to mark this momentous occasion.

Readers’ tips: keep a lookout for new merchandise expected to drop soon. Book in for the famous Full Moon riding tours which are scheduled every month in summer, weather permitting.

Both Sacred Ride stores are open 7 days a week from 9am to 5pm. For more information as celebrations begin, visit Sacred Ride’s Facebook page on www.facebook.com/ SACREDRIDEJINDABYNE and the website https://www. sacredride.com.au

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With new blood joining the Bombala Exhibition Society and incredible support coming from across south east NSW, the show will feature two big days of events and attractions this year.

“After a tough twelve months of drought, devastating bush fires and then Covid restrictions, this year’s show theme is all about ‘community resilience and recovery’,” new Exhibition Society President, Sophie Campbell, said.

“The extraordinary courage and community spirit that has been shown by so many individuals, families and community groups this past year will be celebrated through this exciting weekend.”

As well as featuring Bombala’s everpopular pavilion exhibits, this year’s show will offer a full program of sheep dog trials, poultry judging, on-farm cattle judging and a jam-packed horse program across two days.

There’ll also be an ‘all you can seat’ amusement ride package for the kids, not to mention a full Funkhana ring on Sunday March 21 for junior riders and their ponies.

Bombala Show has also joined forces with the Dalgety Show Society to create the 2021 ‘Covid Cup’ Showjump event, with great prize money and a sponsored saddlecloth up for grabs for those competing at both shows this year.

“And in the spirit of representing all of our region’s shows that have been unable to run this year, along with the terrific communities they represent, the Bombala Show will be officially opened by the NSW Minister for Mental Health, Regional Youth and Women, the Hon. Bronwyn Taylor at midday on the Saturday,” Sophie said.

Plus, if you’re a budding artist, there’s an incredible prize on offer at this year’s Bombala Show.

“Thanks to the wonderful generosity and support of one of Australia’s most recognised female contemporary landscape and still life artists, Bibbenluke’s very own Lucy Culliton, Bombala Show is excited to announce the $1000 ‘Lucy’s Choice’ Art Prize – open to any art entry entered within Section M of our show - and including both open and junior exhibits,” Sophie explained.

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winner of this prestigious award, will not only covet the grand prize and the public recognition that represents, but they’ll also become the new cover image for the Bombala Show’s Facebook page and media promotion in 2021.”

With something for everyone at this year’s show, local “rev heads” will also be happy to hear that the Kosciuszko Automotive Monaro Stages Rally will be bringing some race cars and champion drivers to the March 20 show day.

There’ll be plenty of chances for any aspiring rally car drivers to chat to some of these legends of the rally circuit and have their photo taken in the driver’s seat of an award winning rally car on the day.

And of course the event will be completely Covid-Safe.

“Throughout the planning stages for this year’s event, the Bombala Exhibition Society committee and its wonderful group of hardworking volunteers has kept the ever-fluid situation around Covid-19 front of mind. So covid safety, social distancing and community education will be an important aspect of this year’s show – as will the need and current call out for more volunteers to help out for a few hours on show day,” Sophie said.

Community safety will remain the key focus and priority moving forward, but the committee is hoping this year’s show will be an opportunity for everyone to come together, catch up for a chat and celebrate what makes the Bombala region such an exceptional place.

“It’s been such a challenging time for the mental and physical wellbeing of our community over the past year. But our annual show is a reminder that while many things have changed or simply been out of our control in recent years, the true spirit of community and rural life is still as strong and as vibrant as ever.

I hope everyone can be a part of this year’s Bombala Show and I’m looking forward to seeing our annual country show shine in 2021,” Sophie said.

To keep up to date with the latest information or to volunteer a few hours to help out, like and follow both the Bombala Show and the Bombala Australia Day Celebrations via Facebook, check out the posters around town, and regular updates in the Monaro Post.

You can also email bombalashow@ gmail.com for entry details or steward contacts for any events, or phone Bombala Show Secretary, Nadean White on 0409 583 290.

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Indigenous history For tens of millennia, the Northern Monaro was home to the Ngarigo people, bordering with the Ngunnawal people near todays ACT border. Like many of the alpine

Charles Povey and Ann Roberts.

European pastoralists first began arriving on the Monaro in the early to mid 1800’s with John Church establishing a run on the Bradbow River in 1836. By 1866, there were two runs known as Bredbo North

Rachel Povey (nee Thurborn) Approx 19yrs old, 1920.

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peoples, they would arrange large meetings in the mountains in the summer time to feast on the Bogong Moth before heading back to the lowlands and towards the coast.

After white settlement, with their hunting areas taken over, many took

Early families in the area included Cosgrove, Ware, Clifford, Bowerman, Pegram, Mortlock, Fergus, Hayes, Parker, Povey, Connelly, Chalker, Flakelar, Crimmins and Westerman.

The first families of the village included Ware, Connelly Hayes, Flakelar,

occasional labour on stock runs, but within just a few generations, the effect of dispossession and European diseases such as smallpox, influenza and tuberculosis had taken a terrible toll on the local indigenous peoples.

Learning to shear.

Mortlock, Bowerman, Pegram, Brogan and Chalker. Notable families of the early years of Michelago include the Cotters, Kellys, Lawlers, McTernans and Poveys. Many of their descendants still live in the region.

The new Bredbo bridge.

The first Monaro Superintendent of Police, the Corsican Francis Nicholas Rossi, built an ironbark slab homestead in the region called “Micilago” on 35,000 acres in 1837.

The famous local stockman Charles McKeahnie - reputed by some to be the inspiration for Banjo Paterson’s famous poem ‘The Man from Snowy River’passed away at the Bredbo Hotel in 1895, two days after his horse fell while crossing the bridge at Bredbo.

The Bredbo Hotel was first established

in 1836 and is the oldest building in the village. In 1875, the first post office was established in Bredbo, before shortly closing down again. The railway line reached Colinton and Bredbo on May 31, 1889. Bredbo was at last a siding, becoming a platform on June 13, 1891. While the line was being constructed, Bredbo became a tent camp for workmen. The first ganger was Mr White and 1895 saw eight houses at Bredbo, four being along the railway line. The village would not receive power until 1955.

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Gold Rush In November 1859, gold was discovered by mountain cattlemen, the Pollock brothers whom found gold at Kiandra and by March 1860, 10,000 miners had flocked to the area.

Much of the gold mined from the area made its way north through Bredbo and Michelago towards Queanbeyan, Goulburn and Sydney.

View. Reverend W.B. Clarke found gold in the watercourses around Cowra Creek while undertaking a geological survey of Monaro.

Time elapsed before anything was done but in 1891 the field was proclaimed and opened up and worked with vigour for some years. The leases were taken out by individual men or small parties on a small scale without co-ordination.

For some years a mine was established up the Bredbo River where it branched into Cowra Creek and nearly to Peak

Locals at WJ Gibbs & Co Cash Store.

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Michelago railway line opened 7 Dec, 1897.

Bredbo Hotel, 1903.

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by John Currie and John Ovens in 1823 and it was not long before convict couple Emmanuelle and Catherine Elliot soon became some of the first settlers to the area.

Irish convict Garrett Cotter was transported to NSW in 1824 and became an expert stockman. During a drought in 1827-28, an Aboriginal leader named Onyong, who had befriended Cotter, saved stock from starving by leading Cotter across the Murrumbidgee to good native pastureland near the lower Cotter River. Cotter was then given his own brand by Kenny.

Locals at WJ Gibbs & Co Cash Store.

Cotter forged an ongoing friendship with Onyong, spending many years in the bush. Later, he married Anne Russell and his first child was born at Tantangara in 1842. He received a pardon in 1847, settled in Michelago and built a house for their family of nine.

The original house, Pavina is beside the Monaro Highway and is occupied by a member of the Cotter family, a direct descendant of Garrett.

St Patrick’s church was completed in 1907 using funds raised by Michelago’s farming community of Irish heritage.

The church is constructed from locally produced red clay bricks and has a terracotta tiled roof although originally roofed in grey slate. The exterior of St

Opening of St Patrick’s Church 1907.

Patrick’s is picturesque. However, it is the interior of the church that is rare and beautiful. The internal walls retain nearly all the original highly decorative painting. The windows are very precious examples of high-quality stained glass, installed between 1918 and 1925 and primarily funded by the Kelly family of “The Creek” Michelago. Other Kelly families, Lawlers, Cotters and McTernans also contributed. St Patrick’s is of a rare standard in rural NSW and the most beautiful heritage building in Michelago. Indeed, it is the jewel of Michelago’s Irish heritage.

The railway line to Michelago opened on December 7, 1897 with the line to Cooma completed by May 1889. The

station was built in the Victorian style of architecture typical of much larger stations in rural NSW. It is protected by a NSW heritage listing.

The historic railway bridge over Micalago Road is beloved by the residents who fought hard to stop its demolition in 2016. About 200 people petitioned the NSW Government to save the bridge.

The bridge frames the Tinderry Mountains as you drive down Micalago Road, leading to the name the Portal to Paradise. Tourists stop their cars to take photos of the tree lined road, bridge and mountains.

Michelago Railway Hotel about 1900.

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The remains of Levy’s General Store, Michelago.

The remains of the Hibernian Hotel, Michelago.

mile from the store and hotel remained blissfully unaware of the raid and none of the townsfolk reported the incident. In fact, it was not until Mr Fowler reported the robbery too his employer Abraham Levy in Queanbeyan that the police were made aware of the incident.

Bush Rangers With the mail run going from Bredbo to Queanbeyan often carrying gold and other valuables, the northern Monaro region became a popular haunt for bushrangers including some of no small notoriety, such as the infamous Clarke Gang. John and Tommy Clarke from Braidwood, and their gang, were notorious for their bloody and fearsome exploits across the Monaro.

While many felt the police responded negligently to the raid, it did however mark a significant milestone as John Clarke was identified as a member of the gang after he was recognised by one of the captives at the Hibernian Hotel.

This fuelled the search for the gang that would eventually culminate in a dramatic shootout with police.

For a period of time illicit ‘grog shops’ operated in Bredbo and according to some of the old residents there used to be an illegal distillery in the hills behind the town.

One particularly infamous raid occurred on June 1, 1866, when the Clarke Gang entered the village of Michelago with intentions of loot and plunder. At the time, the village consisted of just a few houses, a Church of England schoolhouse, Catholic church, post office and store, and police barracks.

Today, when driving through Michelago, a lone chimney can be seen on the side of the road as what is left of Levy’s General Store. Directly opposite, the weathered and abandoned Hibernian Hotel is still standing, shrouded in trees and shrub.

The gang proceeded to raid the town, rounding up all the townsfolk as captives and robbing each building in turn, culminating at Levy’s General Store. Their haul, a large assortment of clothing, food and tobacco was valued at 100 pounds.

Before departing, they occupied the Hibernian Hotel across the street for several hours, calling on the landlady to serve drinks all round, including to the townsfolk being held hostage.

The local police, stationed at the barracks a

Modern Day Today, the villages of Bredbo and Michelago are travelled through by thousands each year on their way south to the ski fields. However, for those who take the time to stop and soak in these villages, they will find they are still as vibrant as they have been for the better part of the last two centuries and attractions such as the historic Bredbo Inn or the Michelago general store are a great way to meet the friendly locals.

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Brushrangers the Clarke brothers, John and Johnny.

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(&5 5)& 3*()5 5:3&4 Winter Driving & Tyre Tips With the onset of the 2021 winter season at our doorstep, there is no better time for you as a motorist, to have a review of your tyre situation on your vehicle.

As the nights are beginning to cool down and wet, cold and icy road conditions become a significant factor when driving within the Snowy Mountains region the importance of good safe tyres is vital to the safety of both your own vehicle and the safety of other road users.

There are some very simple maintenance steps you should undertake to ensure your vehicle is prepared for winter driving.

Tyre Pressures One of the simplest-and most important- things you can do to keep your tyres in good shape is to make sure they are correctly inflated. Failure to maintain correct tyre pressures may result in fast and uneven treadwear, improper vehicle handling, and excessive heat build up which could result in a possible tyre

failure. Due to the fact that many pressure gauges on the market are not calibrated for correct reading, there is what’s known in the Tyre game as “the 4 PSI rule” which mainly applies to bitumen road use.

As a starting point, inflate your tyres to the recommended tyre pressure on your vehicles tyre placard (which will be located in the glovebox or on the door sill within your vehicle) drive several kilometers to ensure they are at operating temperature and then re-check the tyres pressure. Ideally, they should be about 4 psi above the cold inflation pressure you previously set them at. If the pressure in higher than 4 psi you should add more air, as the inflation pressure is too low and generating more heat than it normally should, if the pressure is lower than 4 psi reduce the pressure as the tyre is over inflated and will reduce the handling performance and tyre life.

Alternatively attend your local tyre dealer for a tyre pressure check as most good tyre dealers have their pressure gauges calibrated on a regular basis.

Check Tread Depth The legal requirement for tread depth is 1.5mm. If you look across the tread of any tyre sold in Australia, the tyre has a raised bar across the tread pattern that indicates legal tread depth. It is imperative that your tyres are above the legal tread requirement, especially in wet weather conditions, as a reduction in tread inhibits the ability of the tyre to pump water from road surface and ultimately aquaplaning occurs causing an extremely dangerous situation for both yourself and other road users. If you are in the need for tyres in the near future this time of year is the perfect opportunity to fit your vehicle out with good rubber to take advantage of the tyres prime performance over the wet season.

Tyre Rotation I cannot stress enough how important rotating your tyres are, and regular customers of mine will know how much we emphasize this at my store, due to the fact we have highly cambered roads in this area tyres tend to wear the front passenger tyres outside edge due to the tyre carrying weight on that edge constantly. We provide our customers with this free service every 10,000 klms in an attempt to achieve the optimum mileage and ultimately value for money for your hard earned investment.

Snow & Ice Tyres Many locals are now taking advantage of a range of specialized Snow & Ice tyres which up until recently were not available within Australia.

These tyres are manufactured with a different rubber compound and tread design to their “cousins” the Mud & Snow tyre and are specifically designed to work on Snow & Ice. They are a little more expensive than the standard tyres but if you are required to drive in snow conditions regularly these may be worthy of consideration.

I hope my advice can be of some assistance and if you would like more information, a safety check, your tyre pressures tested or any other tyre related help, please feel free to call into Snowy River Tyrepower at Leesville Estate in Jindabyne and one of my friendly staff will be there to assist you.

As we prepare to encounter hopefully a good winter season in the beautiful Snowy Mountains I hope you have a trouble free & safe winter period.

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The clinics are led by some of Australia’s best female mountain bike coaches and are designed to offer a non-intimidating introduction to gravity

riding with an all-female environment.

Mountain Bike Instructor Jo Larkin said it was an exciting time for the growth of female mountain biking.

“I think the progression and the overall empowerment that’s going on in the women’s mountain biking scene is something really exciting. It’s grown

to progress their skills and learn the fundamentals of jumps and drops.

so much in the last five years or more that we’ve been running these and so has the level of rider and how much everyone’s into it and wanting to improve,” Ms Larkin said.

The clinics run every month with the next one scheduled for March 21.

During the clinics, riders learn the core skills of mountain biking including body position, cornering and braking. More advanced riders have the opportunity

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Offering awesome coffee, breakfast all day, grab & go snacks along with the option to build your own poke bowl, Peak Performance Nutrition Cafe is your one stop shop for all things health and wellbeing.

Stop in at Nimmitabel Bakery for your coffee recharge and breakfast and lunch needs. Offering the best pies on the mountain Nimmitabel Bakery is conveniently located in the centre of Jindabyne. With every bakery treat, hot savoury pies and sausage rolls that you could think of Nimmitabel Bakery will have a tasty lasting effect causing you to come back for more.

Dishing out a variety of easy to eat meals and locally brewed beers, Jindabyne Brewing offers an atmosphere unlike any other in town, including a wide variety of beers on tap with hearty meal options of pork schnitzels, lamb skewers and more.

You’re sure to leave feeling satisfied. No bookings taken, served on a first in best dressed basis.

Jindabyne’s only genuine fish and chips shop. Open seven days a week from 11.30am. Offering a wide variety of delicious lunch or dinner options for you to share with family or friends.

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Angie’s Italian Kitchen is all about traditional authentic Italian cuisine served fresh every day. With an extensive menu to choose from Angie’s Italian has been serving to the community for last 39 years offering pizza, pasta, desserts and more. Angies offers takeaways as well as dining in.

The restaurant has a magnificent view and a cocktail menu to match.

Open for lunch and dinner Thai E Saan offers the tastiest traditional Thai food including soups, curries, stir fries and more. Conveniently located across from Nuggets Crossing in Snowy River Avenue, Jindabyne Thai E Saan is well known for mouth-watering Laksa and friendly customer service. Open for take away, pop in store today to place your order.

Dalgety Brewing Co is home to one of the Snowy Mountains tastiest beers and delicious food. Located along Werralong Road in Dalgety the Dalgety Brewing Co offers crisp cold beers overlooking rolling hills. Open Thursday to Sunday from 12pm to 6pm, and offering burgers every Saturday night from 6pm, or come enjoy a shared platter and tacos.

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A local institution, PD Murphy’s has been providing quality service to the region for more than a century.

Three things we are passionate about; Coffee, Food, & People.

Open 7 days-a-week, with an out-ofthis-world café style hot & cold menu, incredible ‘Crazy Shakes’ and a range that includes vegetarian, vegan & Gluten-free options plus, coffee, cakes and sundaes. Awesome food, all the time!

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Open 7-days a week, it’s the perfect place to drop in for breakfast or lunch, offering quality food, delicious Gusto coffee and more.

Truly an authentic taste of the Snowy Mountains.

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Come and enjoy brekky or lunch by the fire, 7-days a week.

If you are passing through you can order ahead on our app, search “The Lott Cafe” in either app store. www.thelottcafe.com.au 177-179 Sharp St, Cooma Phone: (02) 6452 1414

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Bombala has warmly welcomed back its local bakery, which now boasts a new look while still offering the very best pies, sausage rolls and baked treats.

Serving up classic Australian bistro fare alongside exciting modern cuisine, Woolley’s Bistro is an integral part of Club Bombala.

Egg and bacon rolls, hotdogs and sandwiches round out the menu alongside superb Drumroll Coffee - and don’t forget that much loved Bombala Bread!

While it is best to check opening hours through social media during these changing times, Woolley’s Bistro is still offering great prices for fantastic food well worth seeking out.

Inspired by fresh quality ingredients, and focused on bringing nourishing “feel good” food to the table, Kitchen EightyAte is a wholesome cafe situated in the heart of Bombala.

Stop in at Nimmitabel Bakery for your coffee recharge and breakfast and lunch needs. Offering the best pies on the mountain Nimmitabel Bakery is conveniently located in the centre of Jindabyne. With every bakery treat, hot savoury pies and sausage rolls that you could think of Nimmitabel Bakery will have a tasty lasting effect causing you to come back for more.

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It’s not every day you can hike to the top of Australia but it’s possible to do that right here in The Snowy Mountains.

The Mt Kosciuszko Summit hike at Thredbo Resort takes guests to the peak of Australia at 2,228 metres elevation by foot.

Mt Kosciuszko is one of the seven summits, which

represent the highest mountains in each of the seven continents.

something everyone should do at least once in their lifetime,” Ms Schultz said.

Thredbo Resort Outdoor Operations Manager Rachael Schultz said unlike Mt Everest this was one that everyone could do.

The Mt Kosciuszko Summit hike is listed as a grade three trail and is a 13-kilometre journey taking an estimated four to six hours return.

“We’ve had people of all ages and abilities walk to Mt Kosciuszko from five-year-olds to 80-year-olds. It’s

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The hike follows an elevated walking track to protect the fragile ecosystem and along the way meanders past glacial lakes, including the highest in Australia Lake Cootapatamba, granite tors, mountain huts and seasonal wildflowers.

Thredbo Resort offers guests the option of doing a

self-guided hike or for a special experience there’s also the Summit at Sunset private guided hike for groups of up to four people.

The hike costs $599 for a group of up to four and includes a scenic lift past with a knowledgeable guide providing unique facts throughout the journey.

the mountain, a head lamp and a 4WD lift down the mountain.

At the top you’re rewarded with 360-degree views from Australia’s highest summit at sunset!

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Whether you consider yourself a green thumb or just love to take in nature’s beauty, an exclusive tour of the Monaro’s iconic homestead gardens might just be for you.

The Private Gardens of the Monaro offer a self-driven tour for groups of up to 20 people to experience some of Australia’s most stunning private gardens. Situated on the region’s historic merino sheep and cattle stations, the day tour includes a catered lunch, morning and afternoon tea, as well as tailor-made garden tours at the homesteads.

The tour begins at the first garden, Hazeldean, at 10.00am sharp where guests spend around one and a half hours and are treated to morning tea and a tour of the garden. Hazeldean was settled by the Litchfield Family in 1865 and has since been home to six generations of Litchfields, and to one of the largest and most progressive Merino & Angus Studs in Australia. The present homestead was built in 1907 and includes a five-acre garden recently renovated by Jim and Libby Litchfield.

Next stop on the tour is Curry Flat, a homestead designed by well-known Monaro architect G. D. Cochrane in 1895. Here, guests will be treated to lunch and a tour of the garden, which

was designed and laid out by Claude Crowe of Berrima Bridge Nurseries in 1954, with most of this design remaining. This charming garden has several “rooms” including a sundial rose garden, a reflecting pond, and a sparkling lake at the entrance.

The final homestead on the tour is Shirley, a stunning sheep and cattle property between Nimmitabel and Bombala. The original garden at Shirley was also laid out by Claude Crowe, though back in the late 1930s. The current design incorporates the original layout with a charming European influence. This final stop includes afternoon tea and a tour of Shirley’s seven acres of lush, green, expansive lawns, magnificent, mature trees, a parterre garden and a spectacular lake, before culminating around 4:30pm.

These gorgeous gardens are rarely open to the general public, making Private Gardens of the Monaro a truly unique opportunity for those that appreciate gardens, their history and their beauty.

Access is available by appointment only with just four dates this season available for bookings: April 14, 20 and 28, and May 5. For further details including bookings, visit www. privategardensofmonaro.com.au

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The complete NSW official guide to safe boating has had a revamp and is now available in a new format online.

Acting Executive Director Andrew Mogg said Transport for NSW’s boating handbook is the primary source of safe boating information on the waterways and has been updated to make boating rules and regulations clearer for boaters.

“The handbook is not just for skippers.

Passengers also have obligations when out on the water,” Mr Mogg said.

“This boating handbook update supports the NSW Government’s commitment to making information easy to access and simple to understand.”

The handbook features clickable contents on topics, including: • Staying safe on NSW waterways • Licences and registration • Lifejackets and safety equipment • Being prepared • Towing • Navigation marks, lights and sounds • Waterways and designated areas

• Emergencies and incidents.

Mr Mogg said the release of the updated boating handbook coincided with an increase in boating activity, and more people buying boats and getting a boat licence.

“We recorded a nine percent increase in new boat licences issued in 2020 compared to 2019, as well as a nine percent increase in the number of new vessels registered,” he said.

Whether you’re a history buff or a rev-head, the show promises to have something for you. There will be trucks – modern and old, tractors, stand still motors, and old and new farm and earthmoving machinery.

Bredbo Truck & Machinery Show committee member, Ashleigh Bowerman, said the idea came from the Snowy Mountains Historic Equipment Association (SMHEA), which was formed to preserve and restore historical equipment used in the construction of the Snowy Mountains Hydro-electric Scheme.

“SMHEA were looking to host a show and the Bredbo Inn was also keen on the idea after some successful car shows in the past,” Ashleigh said.

“We are hoping to have something for everyone.”

Bredbo Inn is the perfect stopover on the Monaro Highway between Canberra and Cooma, with accommodation available, including free camping out the back of the inn, and a fantastic restaurant open seven days a week.

Entry to the show is free for viewing and $10 entry for exhibitors. For further details or to request an entry form, contact bredbosmheashow@ gmail.com or message the SMHEA Facebook page.

“All boaters are reminded to always wear a lifejacket – don’t risk your life.

In NSW, seven out of 10 people who drown while boating are not wearing a lifejacket. ”The boating handbook will be available as a PDF which can be downloaded from https://www.rms.nsw.gov.au/ maritime/safety-rules/resources/ handbook.html Printed copies of the handbook are available from Service NSW outlets as well as from authorised training providers.

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(ginger with a black stripe along the spine) are widely put forward to be evidence of contemporary domestic dog hybridisation.

There is no coat colour that distinguishes dingoes from dingo-dog hybrids, a study involving UNSW Sydney has found.

But the study, published in the Journal of Zoology, found that while 53 per cent of dingoes have a ginger coat colour, 9 per cent were sable, 11 per cent black and tan, 14 per cent brindle, 5 per cent black, 1 per cent white and 6 per cent were patchy (white with spots of ginger or black).

The Centre for Ecosystem Science research suggests that animals assumed to be dingo-dog hybrids based on their coat colour and culled may have been pure dingoes.

“We actually found pure dingoes that had a brindle, black and tan, patchy or sable coat colour,” Dr Kylie Cairns, a conservation biologist from UNSW Sydney and co-author of the study said.

“So that’s showing that really dingoes are much more variable than we think and seeing an animal with an odd coat colour doesn’t immediately mean that it’s a hybrid.

“Using coat colour to decide what animals should be culled is not a very good idea.”

The study follows 2019 research by UNSW and collaborators which found that almost all wild dogs in NSW are dingoes or dingo-dominant hybrids, challenging the widely held view that pure dingoes are virtually extinct in the state.

In Australia, dingoes are typically believed to be ginger in colour, while unusual coat colours such as brindle (black and brown stripes) or sable

Researchers from UNSW, University of Sydney and University of Melbourne took part in the study.

They examined the relationship between coat colour and ancestry in wild dingoes by testing the genetic makeup of 1325 wild canids (animals belonging to the Canidae family, such as dingoes, domestic dogs and wolves) across south-eastern NSW. About a quarter of the samples were dingoes with no evidence of domestic dog ancestry while around threequarters were dingoes with some domestic dog ancestry.

They found that domestic dogs with no dingo ancestry are rare in the wild, representing less than 1.5 per cent of the population.

There was also no coat colour that could distinguish dingoes with or without dog ancestry from each other, or from domestic dogs.

“The widely held idea is that a dingo is ginger animal with white socks and

a white tail tip,” Michael Letnic, senior author of the paper and professor in conservation biology and ecosystem restoration at UNSW Science said.

“But a key finding of this work is that coat colour should not be used to assess ancestry in dingoes.”

The researchers suggest that other features such as floppy ears or a broad snout shape could be used to identify feral domestic dogs or recent dingo-dog hybrids.

The researchers are planning to use updated genetic techniques to look at dingo ancestry across Australia to uncover the origin of some of the coat colours.

“We want to examine whether these coat colours are ancestral or came from dogs originally but have been present in the population for 100 and 200 years,” Dr Cairns said.

“We are curious to see if coat colour is part of the natural selection and adaption in dingoes, or if there are other reasons for these coat colours.

“For example, the black coat colour in wolves came from dogs and is associated with increased immunity and so we want to look to see if there is a similar pattern in dingoes.”

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The existing 60 km/h speed zones have been reduced to 50 km/h following safety concerns raised by the local community.

“Transport for NSW completed a speed zone review in consultation with local council, NSW Police and Monaro MP John Barilaro,” the spokesperson said “The review was conducted in accordance with the NSW Speed Zoning Guidelines, and considered a number of factors, including road environment and pedestrian activity in the area.”

Following the review, the speed limit

will be changed to 50 km/h on the Snowy Mountains Highway from the Monaro Highway to 370 metres south of Chapman Street, and on the Monaro Highway from 290 metres east of Polo Flat Road to 50 metres north of Bolaro Street.

Selwyn Snow Resort is pleased to announce that TechnoAlpin has been selected for the design and supply of the resort’s snowmaking system.

The existing snowmaking system was extensively damaged in the January 2020 bushfires, which saw most of the resort’s infrastructure destroyed.

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fan guns, pumps, pipes, electrical cabling and control systems was recently signed with TechnoAlpin, who are the global leaders in providing state of the art snowmaking solutions.

The first components of the Selwyn system have already been shipped from their Italian headquarters and are due to arrive soon.

The spokesperson said new speed limit signs have been installed and motorists are asked to keep to the displayed speed limit for the safety of all road users.

Members of the community can sign up at the Safer Roads NSW website to receive updates about changes to permanent speed limits in their area and to have a say on speed limits.

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The Snowy Trout Challenge was organised by the Eucumbene and Adaminaby Chambers of Commerce alongside the Gaden and Eucumbene Trout Hatcheries, with a huge amount of support and sponsorships, providing

thousands of dollars’ worth of prizes.

The challenge saw 430 fish released at Lake Jindabyne, Lake Eucumbene, Lake Crackenback, Lake Williams in Nimmitabel, Cooma Weir and the Bombala River.

Each tagged trout carries a prize, ranging from ‘cash catches’ to holiday packages, products and services from local Snowy Mountains businesses and much more.

So far, none of the fish in Cooma or

Bombala have been caught, so local anglers don’t have to travel far to try their luck.

Weirs as well as Lake Crackenback have had relatively few pulls despite being thought to be easy targets.

So far, more than 150 of the prize trout have been caught, with nearly two thirds of them still swimming around across the region. Popular locations for catches have been Providence Portal, Yens Bay and Adaminaby Dam, as well as Waste Point, Hatchery Bay and up the Thredbo River from Lake Jindabyne.

So, perhaps some of the best locations to pull a prize trout happen to be some of the more accessible ones.

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The Snowy trout Challenge has proven a huge success for local tourism and the local fishing industry with many prizes having been won, including the two $4,500 major prizes.

Eucumbene Trout Hatchery owner Peter Cottrell said he is thrilled with how the challenge has turned out.

the summer, certainly a big turnaround after the fires of 2020,” Mr Cottrell said.

“I also believe this to be one of the largest self-help initiatives in the region to help rebuilt economies and towns hurt in 2020. Of course, trout fishing has been a major attraction for over 100 years so it is great to see this important industry being rebuilt.”

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Jindabyne Pride offers a safe and inclusive space for local and visiting members of the LGBTQIA+ community, their friends, and their families.

Every second Friday, the support group hosts a safe and welcoming drop-in event at the Snowy Mountains Neighbourhood Centre.

The fortnightly drop-in is open to all members of the queer community, young and old, and strives to reduce isolation and build connections within the queer community. It’s a relaxing space where you can be yourself, make friends and have some fun.

The drop-in events during Autumn run from 10:30am to 12pm on March 12 and 26, April 9 and 23, and May 7 and 21.

Group organiser Belinda Streete specialises in education and group facilitation and hopes the LGBTQIA+ community utilise her services to allow them to feel more comfortable in their surroundings.

“Often in small towns the fear of being an LGBTQIA+ person can be socially isolating, and in the rural areas, there is still a stigma behind the LGBTQIA+ community,” Belinda said.

“Surrounding the stigma and isolation, it is important to have a tribe that you can

feel safe and connect with and it is my motivator and headline of my group to reduce isolation and build connections.”

Following the success of the Jindabyne Pride Float Party to celebrate the Sydney Mardi Gras, Sunday March 21 will see yet another social event.

Jindy Pride Connect is an afternoon of building connections, all while relaxing on the lawns of the Snowy Mountains Travellers Rest with some drinks and a cheese platter.

For further details about Jindabyne Pride and any of their events, visit the Jindabyne Pride Facebook page.

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Otherwise, remove the beach cricket set, barbells or golf clubs from the boot before your car reverts to being a workday commuter. Similarly, don’t forget to take off the roof or bike racks after the family holiday. Every bit of aerodynamic drag hurts at fill-up time.

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But short of car sharing, walking, cycling or taking a bus occasionally, you can do many things to chop your motoring costs.

1. Keep it smooth You can easily shave a few dollars from your fuel bill by cutting a few kilometres per hour from your cruising speeds.

Other proven methods to keep costs down include braking as little (and as lightly) as possible, anticipating and reacting calmly in heavy traffic and lifting your foot from the accelerator before approaching red lights or stop signs. You should also turn off your engine if you’re likely to be immobile for longer than 30 seconds.

2. Keep regular maintenance schedules Keeping your car in good mechanical condition and using authorised spare parts installed by a trusted mechanic helps it run efficiently. (Better still, do some of the easier work yourself).

Between services, keep your tyres inflated to the upper limit of the manufacturer’s recommended pressure.

4. Keep cool when it’s hot There is no easy answer to whether it’s more cost-effective using airconditioning or winding down your windows (and increasing drag).

Motoring association NRMA suggests it’s likely to be more economical keeping your windows down when travelling under 60 km/h and using your air-con at higher speeds (certainly at 100 km/h or more). If you must use the AC, set it to “recirculating” mode so you’re cooling the colder air already inside your vehicle, not the warmer air outside. On hotter days, park in a shady spot or use a reflective window shade.

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Jindabyne Lions Club 2021 Easter Art Show and Sale will be going ahead this Easter holidays with the memorial hall open for spectators to view local artworks from Friday April 2 to Tuesday April 6 from 10am to 4pm.

After the cancellation of last year’s event due to COVID-19, the Jindabyne Lions Club are gearing up for an even bigger and better art show compared to past years.

After a very successful Australia Day event last month, the Jindabyne Lions organising committee are confident that the COVID-19 procedures in place, including electron QR signing in, social distancing protocols, directional signage, and hand sanitising stations located throughout the venue, will give visitors confidence to support the event.

Traditionally, each year the art show holds an opening night, however this year there will not be an opening night because of COVID-19 procedure complications. Instead, the winners will be announced via the Jindabyne Lions Club Facebook page, and the exhibition and sale will begin at 10am on Good Friday.

The Jindabyne Lions Club have been bringing ‘Art with Altitude to the Snowy Mountains’ for over 20 years and the event is as successful as ever.

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The committee, under the leadership of Lorraine Young and Terry Chalk, are busy arranging entries, hanging artwork, judging and acting as sitters for the exhibition.

Prizes will be awarded to adult categories including ‘best in category’, ‘best in show’, ‘viewer’s choice’ and youth categories include ‘best in category’ as well as painting, drawing, photo, sculpture, and craft for secondary and primary school age groups.

In addition, a prize will be awarded by National Parks and Wildlife Service for artwork that best reflects the ‘spirit of the snowies’ across all categories.

To keep up to date on the progress of the Easter Art Show, visit the Jindabyne Lions Facebook page: www.facebook. com/JindabyneLions The 2021 entry form with full details is available to download on the Jindabyne Lions Club webpage: jindabynelions. org.au The Jindabyne Lions 2021 Easter Art Show and Sale is generously supported by; Kosciuszko First National Real Estate, Mitre 10 Jindabyne, Perisher, Lake Crackenback Resort, The Monaro Post, Blizzard Print and Design, Nuggets Crossing, Jindabyne Cleaning Pty Ltd, Jindabyne Dance and Performing Arts, National Parks and Wildlife Services, Mountain Maid Cleaning, Eckersley’s Art and Craft, Romance Me and Ela Messa.

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The picturesque trail stretches all the way from Thredbo to Gaden Trout Hatchery for the ultimate 35-kilometre adventure, or for a more leisurely and beginner-friendly option, you can ride from Thredbo Resort to Thredbo Diggings campground.

Be sure to pack a picnic lunch, swimmers, towel and plenty of water before setting off on your adventure.

The 14.5-kilometre ride to Diggings Campground takes approximately one and a half hours one-way.

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The trail continues on to the Diggings campground, which is another nice place to take a dip in the Thredbo River on a sunny day. Once you arrive at Thredbo Diggings, you can stop for lunch before travelling back to Thredbo.

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For the second consecutive year, the Roll On In Motorcycle Rally returns to Jindabyne, giving riding awareness for both on and off the road.

The event is all about bringing together the motorcycle community to share passion for motorcycles and riding, and to raise much needed funds for CareFlight, who greatly supported organiser Tracy Jackson after a serious motorcycle accident three years ago.

In the 2020 rally, over $3000 was raised from the event for the Australian charity and Roll On In organisers, Todd and Tracy Jackson, hope this year will raise even more.

Taking place over the weekend of Friday March 12 at the Station Resort Jindabyne, the rally has already sold over 200 tickets since their release only a month ago.

“We’ve had an amazing response to our ticket sales to date and already have a bigger audience compared to last year,” Tracy said.

Starting at 5pm on Friday March 12, the rally will kick off with a tropical-themed welcome party. There will be prizes going to the best dressed as well as lucky draw prizes and live music.

The day rally schedule will begin on Saturday morning, expecting to see motorcycles, riders, non-riders and, in fact, anyone interested in the industry or just looking for some fun.

A packed schedule will see a unique treasure hunt take place, as well as live entertainment, the popular Show and Shine category, and much more.

“We will be having our bike gear auction too, which is our major source of fundraising for CareFlight,” Tracy added.

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