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BERRIDALE RESIDENTS CALL FOR EARLIER POOL OPENING

By NATHAN THOMPSON

‘LET US swim’ is the cry from many Berridale residents, particularly young families, who are frustrated their pool will not open until late November.

While Cooma residents are swimming following their pool opening on October 1, Adaminaby and Berridale residents have almost a two month wait for their first splash of the season in their community pool.

Berridale residents are calling on Snowy Monaro Regional Council to reconsider the November 25 opening - a fortnight later than last season - and

have the pool operational and staffed by mid-October.

“Berridale is a growing town with many families now calling it home,” Freya Woodhouse, parent and member of advocacy group – Best Friends of Berridale Pool, said.

“After school and on weekends, the pool is the hub of the community, especially for families.

“We hope Council listens to our concerns and opens the pool before late November.”

The Best Friends of Berridale Pool group formed in April 2024, comprising residents from Dalgety, Jindabyne and Berridale.

The group provided a detailed

submission to Council’s operational plan and budget for 2024/25, highlighting the importance of the pool in the Berridale community.

The submission discussed the ‘high social value’ of community swimming pools and the essential community service the Berridale pool plays through learning to swim classes, fitness, sports training and hosting school swimming carnivals.

Group member, Sue Elderfield, is echoing the community’s call for an earlier opening and for Berridale season passes to be used at other pools before the Berridale swimming season commences.

“The pool is a very important part of our community,” Mrs Elderfield said.

“There aren’t a lot of recreational options for families in Berridale but we have a great pool, it just needs to open much sooner.”

A Council spokesperson said opening times are reliant on staffing and maintenance.

“Opening and closing dates of seasonal pools are dependent on staff availability and maintenance requirements. And, of course, the weather,” the spokesperson said.

“We are currently reviewing the pool access provisions of season passes.”

Preferences key

AFTER weeks following polling booths closing, Snowy Monaro residents will learn this week who their new councillors are.

At the time this masthead went to print, the final result was yet to be declared with preferences being distributed at 9.15am Tuesday October 1 at the returning office in Queanbeyan.

Candidates who had passed the quota (775 votes) at the time of going to print on Monday were: Luke Williamson

Group A, Chris Hanna

Group C, Tanya Higgins and Lynda Summers

Group E Labor, Reuben Rose Group F, and Bob Stewart Group H. With preferences to come, second candidates in Group A Mick Newman, Group C Tricia Hopkins, Group F Christopher Chan and Group H Nick Elliott, were in strong positions to be elected.

Leading the ungrouped candidates before preferences were Narelle Davis, Lynley Miners and Craig Mitchell.

An updated election story can be found atwww.monaropost.com. au.

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CONCERNS: The Berridale community is calling for its pool to open before late November so families can come together and use one of the town’s main recreational facilities.

PHOTO: Nathan Thompson

Millers fundraising again

By NATHAN THOMPSON

VINCE and Mary Miller are no strangers to supporting a good cause. The Cooma couple regularly support Camp Quality’s fundraising efforts and this year, the pair is gearing-up for the esCarpade.

The Millers, who own and run Cooma Auto Electricals, Monaro Tyrepower and Your Workwear Cooma, have a Lightning McQueen-inspired vehicle ready to go.

Lightning McQueen is a popular character in the movie Cars, and the Miller’s have decked out an older vehicle to replicate the famous on-screen car.

A sight to behold, Vince said the car is attracting plenty of attention in town.

“It’s hard to miss being red and with colourful stickers. Children who have seen the Cars movie absolutely love it,” Vince said.

“The car is raising awareness for our Camp Quality tour. It’s a great cause and we are raising money to support children with cancer.

“When you see the smiles on the children you are helping, it’s unreal. You want to be part of it each year after that.”

This year’s adventure will see the Millers join hundreds of others on the esCarpade. Participants will set off from Canberra on October 19 and head to the border town of Echuca and then on to Geelong.

For 40 years, Camp Quality has improved the quality of life for kids impacted by cancer, and their families.

Camp Quality’s programs and services help families build optimism and resilience through community, education and fun.

They support children(0-15) dealing with their own cancer

diagnosis or the diagnosis of a sibling, parent, or carer every step of the way.

To donate, visit the Camp Quality esCarpade website and search for Vince Miller’s fundraising page.

Jindy Kids Art Show to host first opening

THE first Jindy Kids Art Show will be opening on Friday October 4, running from 3.30pm to 5pm at the National Parks and Wildlife Services building exhibition space in Jindabyne.

The Jindy Kids Art Show curator, Belinda Streete, is an early childhood teacher and artist and said she is passionate about providing space for young people to be able to express themselves through

their art.

“Art is the most primitive form of human expression and emotion - children’s art is that in its purest form,” Ms Streete said.

“My inspiration for this art show came from local girl, seven-year-old Alaska, the joy and excitement I saw on her face when she expressed her love for painting and the possibility of having her art displayed in a gallery one day.

“I jumped at the opportunity to make it happen for Alaska and all young people from the Monaro region. National Parks is delighted to have a connection to community displayed in their exhibition space.

“I have had a huge response from local families and schools, resulting in over 60 entries, I am extremely happy with the outcome.”

Guest artists Gillian Jenkins and Aimee Moy will be judging

the artworks in age categories four to seven years, eight to 12 years and 13 to 16 years.

Prizes for best in show and encouragement awards will be presented at the opening, and all entries will receive a participation award.

The vibrant Jindy Kids Art Show runs all through October, 2024.

Located at 49 Kosciuszko Road, Jindabyne, come browse the artwork this October.

Long weekend closures

AS THE community gears up for another long weekend in the Snowy Monaro, Snowy Monaro Regional Council is reminding residents that opening hours at its services and facilities will be affected by the Labour Day public holiday on Monday October 7.

Council’s resource and waste services area will maintain normal bin collections for Monday. All landfills will be closed however, with the Numeralla Transfer Station to open as scheduled between 8am and 10am.

All library branches and pools will be closed, as will Council’s Berridale, Bombala, Cooma and Jindabyne offices.

The Cooma Visitor Centre is open from 9am to 3pm, while the Bombala information centre is closed Mondays and won’t open for the long weekend.

Council’s after-hours customer service line is available for all urgent matters on Labour Day, Monday October 7.

For any non-urgent problems, residents can lodge a report directly to Council with Snap Send Solve via the app on Android and Apple devices, or on your PC at www.snapsendsolve.com.au

CHARITY: Vince Miller of Cooma is ready with his Lightning McQueeninspired vehicle for the Camp Quality esCarpade. PHOTO: Nathan Thompson

Church restoration halfway funded

outdoor service as fundraising continues

By KAREN FORMAN

WEEKEND fundraising efforts to build a new floor for the Monaro’s second oldest church - St Mary’s Gegedzerick - which stands on the grounds of the region’s oldest cemetery have resulted in deposits of more than half the $18,000 needed for the job.

Organiser, chaplain Graham Morrison, from the Berridale and Snowy Mountains Anglican Parish, said he had been delighted and humbled at the outpouring of support for the fundraiser, which he hoped would ultimately mean the resurrection of regular services at the heritage church just outside of Berridale.

“We are sitting at just over $8000 with people not only coming along to the concert we held at the Coolamatong Golf Club on Saturday, but also making online and in-person donations throughout the weekend and during the outdoor service and picnic we held at the church on Sunday,” Mr Morrison said.

“Just like when the community worked together to build the church all those years ago, it has again come together to support the parish and saving the church.”

The church has not been used since it was discovered the floor had been ravaged by termites and although the parish was able to have the termites exterminated, it could not afford to pay for a new floor.

“We came up with the idea of a fundraising weekend and people just came around us and offered to help,” Mr Morrison said. “This church has so much history and it is really important we can get it up and running again.

“Many locals have relatives buried in the cemetery, the council has plans to extend the cemetery, and the Berridale community is a fast growth area, with new subdivisions and many new families moving in.”

Mr Morrison said the fundraiser plans began when he mentioned plans for the Gegedzerick

restoration while at a meeting in Sydney.

“Two guys stayed back to talk to me - Neil Spencer who heads up a band called The Heralds which plays not for money but to raise money for charities - and another man who is related to the first white settlers in the area.

“The Heralds - which formed in the 1960shad had a 42-year break, but got back together six years ago, and offered to come from Sydney to play a concert for Gegedzerick.

“Coolamatong Golf Club offered its clubhouse and it just went from there.”

Around 60 people attended the concert and another 55 attended the outdoor service and picnic at the church on Sunday, where The Heralds and Berridale musician and church member Simon Grace provided the music.

Fitting was the outdoor service held to mark the restoration of the church, with local historian, Ian Burke, who will soon release a book on some never before published photographs and history of the church, pointing out services were held

under a tree on the site, which still exists.

He said the first buriel, which started the Gegedzerick cemetery, was for an orphan who was being cared for by Gegedzerick station owner Richard Brooks and had drowned in the creek in 1829.

“The Bishop visited and conducted a service under

the tree, which I call the Church Tree, which was reported in the Sydney Morning Herald in 1888.

He agreed to a chapel being built but they didn’t get around to it until 1855, so services were held under the tree until then.

Mr Burke was baptised in the church, where his parents were married.

“My mother was baptised here as were my grandparents,” he said.

People wishing to donate to the fundraiser can deposit funds to the Anglican Parish of Berridale and Snowy Mountains Building Account BSB 032720, account 222687.

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HISTORY: Ian Burke, who was baptised in the Gegedzerick Church, at the “church tree” where services were held before the church was built. PHOTOS: Karen Forman.

Winds wreak havoc across region

windy weather tips

By TRISTA HEATH

THE region’s wild and windy welcome to spring this year has had a real impact on Snowy Monaro Regional Council’s resource and waste team and their work throughout the area.

With wind speeds reaching highs of 80km per hour and lasting for weeks at a time, the unusual windy weather has left the community dealing with re-scheduled bin collections, waste facility closures and more.

Jindabyne’s higher elevation has meant that Council’s landfill has been especially hard-hit, with the community and their crew having to deal with frequent closures over the last month or so to keep people safe.

A Council spokesperson said people have been bowled over by the wind alone in the area in recent weeks.

“Add the risks of rubbish or scrap metal flying around and injuring someone, and the safety concerns are really serious at waste facilities where there’s always a lot of

loose material about,” the spokesperson said.

“Back at the start of this month, nearly every bin on the Bombala-area collection route was knocked over on bin night before the truck got to town to start emptying them.

“Our contractor’s driver did his best to pick them up as he went along, but the extra time meant we had to delay finishing the collections by a day initially – then schedule a make-up day for recycling for streets that had been missed.”

The spokesperson said another big challenge for them has been reaching everyone in the community that has been affected as things change hourby-hour, especially in Bombala.

“We really appreciate everyone’s patience as we all do our best to deal with what is an unprecedented spell of extreme wind right across the Snowy Monaro,” the spokesperson said.

“We understand how inconvenient these closures and delays are for people, especially coming at the last minute as they often have had to.”

The damaging winds have wreaked havoc across the region and Council’s advice to the community is to keep bins in and out of the wind for as long as possible.

The spokesperson said if you’re able to get up early before the truck starts making its rounds and wheel the bin to the kerb then, that’s ideal – but Council know that this isn’t possible for a lot of people to manage around their commute and morning school-runs.

“Aside from that, as long as everyone’s doing the usual stuff - making sure the lid closes all the way and keeping bins a metre apart – there’s not a lot else that can be done,” the spokesperson said.

“The most important thing is the most obvious one – use common sense and stay safe - keep away from trees and areas with anything that can be carried or dislodged by the wind.

“You never think it’ll happen to you, but someone was tragically killed in NSW as a direct result of this spate of extreme weather.

“With local waste service disruptions and closures due to the wind, we ask that people keep

an eye or ear on wherever they get their news when the weather’s getting wild.”

The most up-to-date information can be found on Council’s Facebook page and website, with these updates provided directly to local radio, news services, and community groups.

If there’s any interest in the community for a mailing list of closures, delays, and other similar matters – Council encourages people to let them know by email at council@ snowymonaro.nsw.gov.au or message on Facebook.

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Community cautioned to take care from falling branches during windy weather.

WEATHER: Council urge the community to keep bins out of weather when high winds occur. PHOTOS: Supplied

Lake Williams pathway officially opens

community achievement

By KAREN FORMAN

NIMMITABEL’S $92,000 Lake Williams pathway has been officially opened and the Lake Williams Lions Reserve dedicated in a sunny ceremony attended by almost 60 people on Saturday.

The official opening and unveiling of a sign to commemorate the concrete pathway around the lake was conducted by former Member for Monaro Peter Cochran, who officially opened the lake 30 years ago.

The dedication and unveiling of a new sign denoting the lake, located on the edge of the township, was conducted by representatives of the Williams family who donated the land to the community for the purpose of constructing a lake.

The nine members of the Nimmitabel Lions Club, which conducted work on the lake and the path, were on hand to be part of the celebrations and produced a typical Lions sausage sizzle and celebration cake afterwards.

Meanwhile, two-yearold Madeleine Shennen, granddaughter of recent Snowy Monaro Regional Councillor (candidate in the current Council elections) Narelle Davis, a proud Nimmitabel local, circled the lake on her bicycle with training wheels, showing what Lions immediate past-president Isobel Harrington described as ‘exactly the sort of use we had envisaged for the concrete pathway’.

Among the special guests were recent Snowy Monaro Regional Council councillors (and candidates in the current elections) Tanya Higgins, Tricia Hopkins and Bob Stewart (Ms Hopkins and Mr Stewart were both part of the Boco Rock committee which granted the required funds for the project) and Peter and David Williams.

Introducing Mr Cochran, local Howard Charles OAM said the lake and path were ‘something to be really proud of, it looks beautiful’ and paid tribute to the Williams family’s generosity and vision in providing the ‘paddock’.

“It would not have happened had it not been for the Lions Club which took it on, especially John and Isabel Harrington, and for the large sum of money funded through Peter (Cochran) when he was our MP,” Mr Charles OAM said.

Mr Cochran said he was humbled to be asked to open the pathway around the lake and jokingly warned ‘it is quite dangerous to give an 80 year-old ex-politician a microphone and an audience.’

He paid tribute to the Williams family, the Lions Club and the local community.

“This project is symbolic of what could be happening in Australia’s small communities, when cities are taking less notice of what is going on in the country,” he said.

“I would like to challenge young generations to concentrate on what unites us and not on what divides us. This is one of the communities which is united and this project is a credit to you and how you stick together in tough times.”

Mr Peter Williams, who

now lives in Wollongong, shared the story of how his father Alec, born 113 years ago, had worked at the post office for 50 years while his mother had the local cafe which subsequently burned down.

The family, which included another son Robert, lived in a small house which looked over the paddock where the lake now lies.

“Dad was very happy with the idea of

relinquishing the lease on the paddock so it could be turned into a lake. It is a magnificent thing for the town,” he said.

Mr Charles OAM had visited asking if the family would consent to foregoing the lease on the paddock in favour of the Lions Club so that a lake could be constructed, saying it would provide visual appeal, and a tourist attraction.

Robert, despite

misgivings about losing his horse paddock, also agreed.

Also at hand was Mr WIlliams’ cousin David, who still lives in Nimmitabel and is a Lions member. Both Peter and David expressed their admiration and appreciation of the vision, tenacity and hard work of all local volunteers, both Lions past and present and other enthusiastic members of the community.

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LION STRENGTH: All nine members of the Nimmitabel Lions Club and o icial guests together for the dedication of Lake Williams Lions Reserve and o icial opening of the Lake Williams path. (Back, from le ) Howard Charles OAM, Harry Thistleton, Peter Cochran, David Williams, Peter Williams, John Harrington, Anthony Waldren, Steve Mascord, (front, from le ) Kelvin Fahey, Isabel Harrington and Helen Drayton. PHOTO: Karen Forman

Hostel redevelopment complete

Cooma CBD improvements on track: BACE director

By KAREN FORMAN

CANBERRA based family company BACE

Project Management has honoured its commitment earlier this year to invest in the improvement of Cooma, with the former youth hostel project set for handover next week and design work to develop commercial and residential facilities on the old Dodds Hotel site progressing.

Director Claudio Alarcon told The Monaro Media Group the company was delighted

to hand over the keys to a Snowy Hydro subsidiary for a long-term lease on the former backpackers on the corner of Massey and Dawson streets, after unexpected delays.

“We had hoped to have it ready for the start of the winter snow season, but we had a few issues, so work was delayed,” he said.

“We literally gutted the whole place, everything is brand new, new plumbing, electrical, and it has been finished at a very high level.

“There was a fourmonth delay because of

fire compliance issues which had to be resolved but we are now going through the final stages of paperwork and it will be ready in the first or second week of October and will be handed over to a long lease tenant who has taken it on board for the next four to five years.”

Mr Alarcon said the building, which had been used for many purposes over the years, had been renamed The Cottage on Massey Street and had a new life as an upmarket accommodation facility.

“It used to have seven

or eight large rooms, which have been converted to 10 rooms with ensuites and a large communal kitchen area, two ovens, two cooktops and a laundry facility with two washers and two dryers and a powder room,” he said.

“There is also now a one bedroom studio apartment, self contained, in the same building.”

The whole property will be leased out privately to a subsidiary of Snowy Hydro for private accommodation but once the lease was complete,

could potentially be used as a high end bed and breakfast.

Next project for BACE is the dilapidated Dodds Hotel on Commissioner St, which the company purchased earlier this year.

“We are looking at developing a new precinct, with a hotel and the first set of high end apartments for Cooma,”

Mr Alarcon said.

“It should comprise a 44 bed hotel room and 62 apartments with commercial space below, 1500 square metres on the Commissioner St side.

“We have got to go through the approval

process, but if all comes to fruition we will look at late 2026 to start building.

“We will seek expressions of interest in the commercial side and apartments for downsizers, investors, to sell, relatively soon.”

Mr Alarcon said the company was also currently pricing a couple of prospective projects for local clients and was definitely open to any new projects if people were looking at them, residential or commercial.

“We are doing our best to achieve the goals and it all comes down to the market and what they are saying,” he said.

Whan welcomes Lambie Street Preschool extension

COOMA’S Lambie

Street Preschool has been watching its waitlist grow over the past four years due to an influx of families, mostly moving to the region for Snowy 2.0.

The community is benefitting from the official opening last week of an expanded and modernised preschool service after the NSW Government

awarded the not-for-profit service $586,000 to help build three new learning spaces.

Cooma Lambie Street Preschool is providing more children across the region access to top quality and affordable early childhood education.

Cooma is the service hub for Snowy 2.0 and

around 500 workers and their families will call Cooma home throughout the project’s lifespan.

Member for Monaro, Steve Whan, said the opening of the upgraded preschool will improve the early education options for Cooma families.

“It is great to see the delivery of a new and improved Cooma Lambie

Street Preschool that will help cater to the needs of the Snowy Mountains community,” Mr Whan said.

“I have been working in regional NSW for a long time, and I am conscious of the importance of families having access to quality early childhood education and care in country towns.

“Snowy 2.0 will generate around 4,000 direct jobs in the Snowy Mountains region throughout the life of the project, and thousands more in supply chain and services roles.

“For us to provide and maintain this skilled workforce it is crucial families have access to quality early childhood education, because this project

has a really important role to play in the future of NSW.”

The Cooma Lambie Street expansion includes a new learning room, administration office and a staff meeting and training room, with an additional 20 licensed places a day so that 40 more children can attend preschool each week.

Local nurses, midwives strike

24-hour stop work strengthens better pay demands

By MELINDA CAIRNS HACK

COOMA Health Service

nurses and midwives took part in statewide strike action again on September 24.

They were among thousands of NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA) members across the state who stopped work for 24 hours from morning shift last Tuesday.

This action follows on from a previous 12-hour strike on September 10.

The association members are striking over the NSW government’s decision to refuse public sector nurses and midwives’ better pay rates.

Union members in Cooma again raised their voices to demand a 15 percent one-off pay increase to make NSW nurses and midwives’ wages competitive with other states and close the gender pay gap, to avoid more nurses and midwives leaving the system.

NSWNMA general secretary, Shaye Candish, said the state government had been given ample opportunity to work with the union, but there had been no genuine attempt to

Funding to protect alpine flora, fauna

FLORA and fauna in the region, including the Snowy Monaro’s alpine catchment, is receiving a funding boost from the federal government.

negotiate on the pay and conditions claim.

“The state government could have stopped this industrial action from occurring by coming to the table with an improved offer, but it has chosen to ignore us

repeatedly,” Ms Candish said. “Nurses and midwives are outraged by the government’s unwillingness to negotiate beyond its insulting three percent offer, especially since we found the savings to fund the pay rise.”

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The region is home to one of three projects receiving federal investment recently with $2.5 million allocated to protect the alpine sphagnum bogs and associated fens ecological community.

An additional $1,699,998 will improve the condition of riverflat eucalypt forests on southern NSW’s coastal floodplains.

This will be achieved through pest and weed control, erosion, and fire management, and by supporting private and public land managers, including traditional owners, to address key threats.

The government will also invest $2.5 million to restore habitats for threatened species, such as the Greater Glider and Yellow-bellied Glider, in the south-east coastal ranges through revegetation efforts in partnership with land managers.

The projects will mobilise the expertise of First Nations people, natural resource managers, scientists, conservation organisations and community groups.

“I’ve long campaigned for more support for public land managers – particularly traditional owners – and I’m so pleased to see this funding announced,” Member for Eden Monaro, Kristy McBain, said.

“Eden-Monaro locals are

passionate about our wildlife and incredible natural assets – this funding will help protect them for future generations.

“These projects are particularly important for Eden-Monaro, which has been ravaged by natural disasters.”

The three projects are part of the roll out of more than 115 specialised projects, supported by funding from the $224.5 million Saving Native Species Program and $1.1 billion Natural Heritage Trust.

This critical investment supports a range of landscapes, including the 20 priority places in the Threatened Species Action Plan. They help to restore habitat, control invasive species and tackle disease in ecological communities that need it the most.

Minister for the Environment and Water, Tanya Plibersek, said she is committed to protecting the precious habitat of Australia’s threatened plants, animals, and ecosystems for future generations.

“As well as protecting more land and sea, we need to better look after the places we are protecting.

“The priority landscapes that are receiving funding are incredibly biodiverse, with many native animals and plants calling them home. But they need our help.

“These large-scale, multi-year projects will maximise benefits for wildlife by improving and restoring their habitat,” Ms Plibersek said.

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ACTION: Local nurses (from le ) Bree McGraw, Eileen Pevere, Andrea Bishop, Tania Turner-Mann and Dee Simmonds take part in another statewide strike by the NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association.

PHOTO: Melinda Cairns Hack

Top 100 placing for local photographer RFS events to prepare residents for bushfires

By MELINDA CAIRNS HACK

A PHOTOGRAPH of brumbies fighting, taken by Cooma’s Paul McIver, has been listed in the top 100 place getters in a national competition open to photographers from around the world.

Mr McIver’s photograph, entitled ‘Brumby Rebuke’, was one of 4000 entries in its category in the Mono Awards, an annual competition run by the Australian Photography Magazine which celebrates everything that is loved about black and white photography.

TOP SHOT: Paul McIver’s “Brumby Rebuke” achieved a spot in the Top 100 of the Australian Photography Magazine awards.

“I entered the competition on a whim when I was online looking at the Mono Awards and scrolling through the Animals section.

“I put that photo in as I thought it would be particularly poignant in the current climate ... it was a spur-of-the-moment submission.

“I had totally forgotten about it until I got the message from them last week when the winners were announced.

“It’s a minor award, but it’s always a pleasure to have that acknowledgment.”

Mr McIver has been a professional photographer for many years, and photographs all subjects.

“I did a lot of black and white work back in the analogue age. But these days, if the

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He has lived on and photographed the Monaro for more than 40 years, but although his photography is pre-dominantly of the Monaro region he will photograph what ever else appears before his camera lens, wherever it may be.

“I used to live down the coast but I worked up at Charlotte Pass where I had a photography business up there at one time, so I am very familiar and have been photographing the Monaro for a long time.”

He frequently photographs brumbieswhich has always been great subject matter for him.

“The photo was taken about 18-months to two years ago at Kiandra Plain.

“There has been aerial and ground culling in the proximity since the photos.

“I documented a lot of ground shooting for national and international papers when it blew up a couple of years ago.

“It’s very hard to say if these two brumbies are still alive.

“The October long weekend will reveal a great deal,” Mr McIver said.

AS THE bushfire season approaches, it’s crucial for Snowy Monaro residents and landowners to be aware of their risk and take steps to protect their homes and properties.

To help residents prepare, the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) hosted Get Ready Weekend events over September, providing valuable information and resources to ensure everyone is ready for the upcoming bushfire season.

Local RFS brigades were among 500 in NSW to host these events.

They are aimed at raising awareness and promoting the Get Ready message and preparedness within communities.

By attending these events, residents on the Snowy Monaro gained insights into creating a Bushfire Survival Plan, maintaining a defensible space around your property, and understanding Fire Danger Ratings.

They also provided an opportunity to connect with local RFS brigades, access essential resources, and ensure they are well-prepared for the bush fire season.

Rural Fire Service stations which have held these community days include stations attached to the Monaro unitJerangle, Bredbo, Michelago, Adaminaby, Cooma, Smiths Road and Wollondibby.

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Lions ready for 51st annual spring fair

By TRISTA HEATH

BERRIDALE Lions Club is excited to host its 51st annual Spring Fair in Berridale Lions Park on Saturday October 5 from 9am to 2pm.

With more than 40 stalls selling a variety of goods, the club expects to see around 500 people attend the muchloved event.

Hosting a mix of both local and visiting stalls, regulars and new-comers, Berridale Lions Club secretary, Iain Schofield, is glad to welcome back the longest standing stall holder Peter Wark and his family who provide the amusement stall for the past 50 years.

Providing kids entertainment for five decades, the Wark family travel from Canberra every spring to take part in this great community event.

Mr Schofield said all proceeds from the Berridale Lions Club barbeque and coffee van goes back into the community.

“The club will be hosting their usual barbeque and coffee van and look forward to donating the proceeds to much-deserved community initiatives throughout the region,” Mr Schofield said.

Regular stall holders, who have hosted a stall at the fair for the past six years now, look forward to the Berridale hosted fairs including Easter, Spring and Christmas Fairs.

Berridale Lions Club thank its sponsors this year, Berridale Pharmacy, Snowy Legal, Hardline Landscaping and Denford’s Aluminium.

Stall spots are filling fast with only a few spots left, if interested in hosting a stall at the Berridale Spring Fair visit www.berridalelions.com

Lake Jindabyne Reflection Stories project underway

THE Jindabyne Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce it has met with the Department of Planning to collaborate to develop an engaging and culturally enriching community project - Lake Jindabyne Reflection Stories.

This initiative will bring to life the rich history and cultural heritage of the Snowy Mountains, including stories from local Olympians, Indigenous Traditions, the Snowy Hydro Scheme, Ski Resort Development, War Veterans and the long-standing local Farming Families.

While the planning process is in its early stages, progress is being made.

The Department of Planning is preparing to release its proposal for public consultation in just two weeks.

This plan will outline the development of a Heritage Walk along the lake foreshore, from Banjo Paterson Park to Widows Creek.

The walk will include cultural installations featuring items of historical significance and modern storytelling techniques that will engage both locals and tourists.

The Jindabyne Chamber of Commerce is eager to support this initiative by taking on the task of collecting and curating the stories that will be featured along the walk. However, this process will take time.

Gathering stories from various community members, including those with knowledge of Indigenous culture,

local Olympic achievements, and the history of the Snowy Hydro Scheme, is a complex undertaking that will require coordination, funding, and community involvement.

In addition, the Chamber members are pleased to acknowledge and accept the assistance offered by TRC Tourism in bringing this project to life.

Their support is invaluable in ensuring the successful execution of this ambitious plan.

“We understand that these projects take time, but we’re committed to making it happen,” Fiona Latham-Cannon, secretary for the Jindabyne Chamber of Commerce, said.

“The collection of stories and resources will be carefully managed as funding becomes

available. This is an important opportunity to showcase our region’s heritage in a meaningful way.”

The official community consultation process for the soon-to-be-released Foreshore Plan by the Department will offer an opportunity for the community to provide feedback and help shape the future of this important cultural initiative.

The Chamber and the Department of Planning encourages everyone to engage with the consultation process, share ideas, and help refine the vision for this project.

Once complete, Lake Jindabyne Reflection Stories will offer a unique way for visitors and locals to experience the rich cultural tapestry of the Snowy Mountains.

The installations along the foreshore will not only tell historical stories but also create a new tourism attraction that complements the adventurous spirit of the region, enhancing the overall visitor experience.

While the road ahead involves a careful planning process, the Chamber is confident that with the support of the community, the Department of Planning, TRC Tourism, and ongoing funding efforts, the Lake Jindabyne Reflection Stories will soon become a reality, enriching the region’s tourism offerings and creating a lasting legacy for future generations.

Stay tuned for updates on the public consultation and the next steps in this exciting journey to celebrate Jindabyne’s vibrant past and promising future.

“The Jindabyne Chamber of Commerce is committed to fostering community engagement and supporting local businesses by developing new cultural and tourism initiatives that benefit the region as a whole,” Ms Latham-Cannon said.

Visit the Chamber Facebook page for more information.

Along with stall holders selling items, Snowy River Woodturners will be attending again this year giving demonstrations on their lathes.

Berridale Lions Club is expecting at least 500 people to attend the fair.

Family Fun stall, the longest standing stall holder who has attended the Spring Fair for 50 years.

SPRING: Berridale Lions Club look forward to this year’s 51st annual Spring Fair, hosting more than 40 stalls from around the state. PHOTOS: Trista Heath

STORIES: Bringing life to the rich history and cultural heritage of the Snowy Mountains through the Lake Jindabyne Reflection Stories Project. PHOTO: Supplied

WHEN this masthead hits the stands, we should have an official result in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council elections.

The crucial distribution of preferences occurred on Tuesday in the returning office in Queanbeyan. Out of the 60-candidates contesting the elections, there would be up to 20 candidates who would still consider themselves a chance of securing a spot, depending on the final outcome of the preference distribution.

Candidates who had passed the quota (775 votes) at the time of going to print on Monday were: Luke Williamson Group A, Chris Hanna Group C, Tanya Higgins and Lynda Summers Group E Labor, Reuben Rose Group F, and Bob Stewart Group H.

We will see candidates elected without reaching quota, particularly around spots nine, 10 and 11 to be elected. While there were a lot of unknowns about the final result, we expect the final numbers to be extremely close around those final positions.

Well done to the Nimmitabel Lions Club on the completion and official opening of the Lake Williams pathway. A large crowd attended the opening on Saturday with former Member for Monaro, Peter Cochran, returning to open the completed path, some 30-years after he unveiled the first part of the path.

Nimmitabel Lions immediate past president Isabel Harrington said the club was delighted to have been able to complete the path, thanks to a second Boco Rock Community Enhancement Fund grant of $33,261,90 in 2023 which was added to the $59,000 the club was granted in 2019.

The total cost was $92,000, plus 500 volunteer hours by Lions and ‘Friends of Lions’. Well done to all involved.

As the weather starts to warm, finally, many would be thinking of that first swim of the season. If you hope to use Adaminaby or Berridale pools, then you have a bit to wait, quite a bit actually.

Berridale swimming pool isn’t expected to open until Monday November 25 and Adaminaby on Monday December 2. Residents and young families are upset both openings are weeks behind Cooma and Bombala pools.

Around 50 community members attended a photo at the Berridale pool for a story this masthead has run on the front page and page three.

Berridale residents are upset their town, with not an abundance of activities for young families, will have to wait until almost the start of summer for a swim.

The sentiment is similar in Adaminaby where residents are concerned for the longterm future for their pool.

An entertaining

TICKETS are available at The Fabric Salon Cooma for the ‘Ruth and Sam’ piano concert on Sunday October 6 at 2.30pm in the St Paul’s Anglican Church hall.

Ruth Giddy and Sam Giddy, on a return visit from Sydney, are presenting a very entertaining program including works by Bach, Mozart and Chopin, and will also play some duets. An afternoon tea following the concert will provide an opportunity to meet the artists.

Sam, who recently placed third in the Martini International Organ competition in the Netherlands, will give a short organ program at 2pm in St Andrew’s Uniting Church.

Since the recent extensions

a ernoon at St Paul’s

there, access between St Andrew’s and the Anglican Parish Hall is much improved, allowing for interaction between the two churches.

Last Sunday, the Arts Council presented amazing talents, David G Miller Pianist and Simon Lobelson Baritone.

We are fortunate in Cooma to be able to see such performers.

Next Sunday’s concert is another example, and those attending are assured of a most enjoyable afternoon.

Nella Bacon Cooma

PIANO: Ruth, Selwyn and Sam Giddy at last years concert.

THE men from St Paul’s Anglican Cooma invite the community to join them in a breakfast of bacon and eggs and tea and coffee on Saturday October 5 to build friendships together, and

hear an informal talk by Father Mark Croker. Cooma’s Catholic Priest, Fr Croker has a big area to cover with a lot of people looking to him for spiritual guidance. He will share his life story

with us during his talk, how God led him into the priesthood, and the challenges of looking after such a large geographical area as the Southern Monaro.

Starting at 7.30am at St Paul’s Anglican Church Hall, 136 Commissioner Street, this men’s only event is $7 per person. Those who wish to assist with catering and to RSVP visit website cooma.mensbreakfast.com.au or phone 02 6416 0124. Men of St Paul’s Anglican Church, Cooma

Church service times across the Snowy Monaro region

Cooma Baptist Church: 10am Sunday

St Patrick’s Catholic Parish: 10am Sunday, Weekday mass 10am Tuesday, Thursday and Fridays

St Paul’s Anglican Parish of Cooma: 9.30am Sunday

St Andrew’s Cooma Uniting Church: 9.30am Sunday

Lifegate Christian Church Cooma: 9:55am second and fourth Sunday each month, 4pm first and third Sunday each month

Cooma Presbyterian Church: 9am Sunday

St John’s Anglican Church Adaminaby: 3pm first and third Sunday each month

St Peter’s Anglican Church Nimmitabel: 11.30am third Sunday each month

St Andrew’s Catholic Church Nimmitabel: Saturday vigil mass 5pm on the weekend of the third Sunday, Liturgy with Holy Communion other Saturdays 5pm

Village Church Jindabyne: 4pm and 6pm Sunday

All Saints Anglican Church Berridale: 9.30am Sunday

All Saints Numeralla: second Sunday of the month liturgy 5pm, Fourth Sunday of month 5pm mass

If your church would like to be added to this list, please contact us editor@monaropost.com.au

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I’M SORRY, BUT I SEEMED TO HAVE LOST COUNT AGAIN. DO YOU MIND RUNNING PAST ONE MORE TIME PLEASE?

Birthdays galore

Claire’s Carousel

BEST wishes being sent to Farr Prosser, Gina and Chris Gheorgjhita, John Malik, Mark Pearson, Dorothy Venables and former residents John Kothlash and wife Vicky.

So many birthdays in September. Many celebrations from lunches to coffee afternoons and wine and cheese cocktail evenings.

2MNO concert

A very enjoyable evening at Cooma Car Club with 130 guests attending. Amongst the artists were Ernie Constance, Jay Podger and son Blaze, and several other performers. 2MNO thanked the performers for their time. So popular was the event,

encores were requested several times.

Seen amongst the audience enjoying the music was Robin Mould, Lyn Last, Sue Schramm, Jo Markee, Doris Bradley, Nettji Thereciana, Anne Caldwell and husband Mick, Gary Prosser and Farr Prosser.

Long weekend events

A very special event being held Sunday October 6 at St Paul’s Hall at 2.30pm. Ruth and Sam Giddy performing classical works and duets.

Afternoon tea will be served and tickets are available at the Cooma Fabric Salon. At 2pm at the Uniting Church, Ruth and Sam will give a short recital before proceeding to St Paul’s.

Life on the funny farm

By Paul Dorin

I am sure tickets will be available at door if more convenient. Ruth and Sam are looking forward to meeting guests at afternoon tea.

Bon voyage

A group of Cooma residents, Rhonda and Jack Garside, Betty Fletcher, Maliess and Wilfried Kappel and Nechi Thereciana, is leaving October 16 for a seven day cruise to Airlie Beach.

It’s a performing arts cruise featuring Mark Vincent, Marina Prior and several other performers, a classical orchestra with Ray Martin comparing.

The local passengers tell me they are looking forward to lots of sunshine as well as the music.

Riposte

By LISA ASHURST

I SAW an interesting item on a news program last week about a residential Sydney street which has been closed off to through traffic, being open only to residents and buses now.

The reason is the street had become a convenient shortcut for parents driving their children to the local schools and the bumper-to-bumper through-traffic had become a nightmare for residents trying to exit their driveways, or even just trying to cross the road.

Having had enough of the end-to-end line of cars travelling at a crawl, and often at a standstill, plus the car horns sounding and the general noise, the residents got together and managed to get their street signposted as closed to through-traffic.

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The parents who have been using the road as a shortcut are not happy now, because as a result, they face a bit of a longer drive. But seriously? Why are they driving their children to school

If they live within walking distance, and I’m fairly sure a lot of them must, why aren’t their children walking to

Primary schoolers are capable of doing that and chances are they will meet up with mates along the way anyway and all walk together.

If they live too far from the school to walk (and I’m talking several blocks here) there would be a bus service to pick them up. So there are two options here. Either they walk, or they ride a bus. Come high school the trip may include a train, but they can manage that too.

And this is what I don’t understand about Sydney. Why are all these

kids being driven? They have transport options coming out of their ears, for goodness sake!

Look, I’m not about to launch into something like “back in my day we trudged for miles through rain, hail and snow” because I only walked four blocks to my primary school and it never snowed in our suburb. But I think you can see where I’m going with this and basically it goes back to why are Sydneysiders driving their children to school when there’s no need for it?

My children attended a tiny little one-classroom rural primary school, pretty much in the middle of nowhere, but there was a small bus to transport them.

Admittedly, it was four something kilometres along a dirt road to where the bus picked them up, with nothing but bushland and paddocks either side of the road so yes, I drove them to and from the pick-up point, and there were a few times when, car-less, we walked it and on a couple of those occasions we actually did do it through sago snow, but it was rural NSW after all.

Had we been living in Sydney, we would have totally missed out on those experiences because suburban Sydney does not have dirt roads or snow, sago or otherwise.

So why aren’t Sydneybased children legging it or hoping on a designated school bus?

Why did the residents of this particular street have to go to such lengths to stop noisy bumper-tobumper traffic clogging their street and blocking them in? Why are the parent chauffeurs complaining?

This is a morning/ afternoon run that they really don’t have to do. So why do it?

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Currawarna’s community bus plans

By KAREN FORMAN

CURRAWARNA Independent Living Ltd needs

$50-60,000 - but it is not to re-open the former nursing home nor is it to keep the now independent living facility operational.

Board chair Dr Keith Campbell says with 16 full time residents, which is more than 50 percent capacity, and money in the bank, Currawarna is in great shape and on track with the operational plan that brought it back to life earlier this year.

But, it desperately wants to purchase a vehicle and set up what will be known as the Currawarna Community Bus Service, to provide transport for both its own and Bombala and district’s older residents to medical and other appointments.

“We have set up a special fund apart from our capital bank account, to make this dream a reality and are really excited to have been named the official charity partner with the Bombala Chamber of Commerce’s round of the Australian National Busking Championships on Saturday, October 26,” Dr Campbell said.

“All of the money that comes to us through the busking event will go into the bus fund. We hope to get the bus service up and running within the next 12 months, as currently there is nothing.”

Dr Campbell said Currawarna was putting aside funds as it raised them to get a vehicle, probably a small bus, within the next 12 months.

“We want to use that bus not only for our own residents, but also community members who have to go to appointments like dialysis and chemo which would normally require a trip to Cooma or Bega,” he said.

“A lot of the local older people whether they are from Bombala, Delegate, Cathcart or surrounds, have to travel to get those specialist services, so there is a real need not only within our cohort in Currawarna but in the rest of the community.

“”We now are over

$50,000 needed to help transport Bombala’s

older residents

COMMUNITY:

half full - we can have 29 people with one staff sleeping over which is a real achievement given we only started at the end of February.

“We still have $800,000 in capital reserves, but that is there to get us through this building phase of getting the place occupied to 85 per cent and provide a reserve for unexpected costs we might run into.

“From day one, the board indicated we want to avoid any potential of having to close because of cash flow problems. That is why we launched a separate fundraiser for the Currawarna Community Bus Service.”

Dr Campbell said once Currawarna had identified what kind of vehicle it needed, hopefully it might be able to get some support from the motor companies

By KAREN FORMAN

to get a reasonable price.

“Currently a lot of these people are being transported in private cars, which is placing a bit of cost and pressure on the general volunteers throughout the community. A lot of private people are stepping up to help which is great.

“We are thinking that if we obtain a bus the people who are already driving could come and grab the vehicle at Currawarna, take a group to Bega for dialysis or Cooma for chemo work.

“Recently we were trying to get one of our residents to Cooma and we rang the council and asked if they could be booked into the HACC bus and they said yes, but because they have a Care At Home package, the cost would be over

$600.

“It is just impossible for the individual to go through the process of trying to bill their CAH package for that amount of money.

“So effectively we hopefully will end up with an on-demand service, where two or three people who want to go, could split the cost of fuel, the bus would be driven by volunteers.

“We will limit the size of the bus so the volunteer drivers do not need anything other than a convential driver’s licence.”

Dr Campell said he wanted to express his gratitude to the Bombala Chamber of Commerce and Australian National Busking Championships Inc for their support.

“As an organisation we would like to encourage

Nimmitabel Back Roads to air

VISION of Nimmitabel and some of its interesting personalities will be beamed around the nation when ABC TV’s travel show Back Roads featuring Nimmitabel is screened on Tuesday October 22.

The show was filmed in and around town earlier this year, with presenter Heather Ewart taking in the annual Steampunk@Altitude Festival.

Despite leaving town in an ambulance after an accident and spending several nights in hospital, Ms Ewart told The Monaro Media Group at the time that the experience would not deter her from producing a positive report on the town.

She said ABC research shows having a town featured on Back Roads greatly enhanced visitor numbers after a show aired.

Producer, Anna Jeffries, said the show would be screened

on ABC at 8pm on Tuesday October 22, after which it would be available on iView.

“We extend our thanks and appreciation for everyone’s time and kind contribution to the program,” she said.

“We love getting as many viewers on TV and iView as possible, so inform your friends and family so they can tune in, too.”

Nimmitabel residents are looking forward to seeing the town featured on national TV.

everyone to attend the championships and enjoy the weekend,” he said.

“We will have some entertainment here on

the day and will open the doors to anyone who wants to come up and have a cup of tea and enjoy some of the entertainment.”

everyone to attend the the day and will open the

GOING TO AIR: ABC Back Roads presenter Heather Ewart (right) with producer Anna Je ries filming in Nimmitabel earlier this year. The show screens on October 22. PHOTO: Karen Forman

Currawarna Independent Living hostel at Bombala is hoping to establish a community bus service.

PHOTOS: Karen Forman

Currawarna Independent Living Ltd chair, Dr Keith Campbell.

Council News

Updates | Information | Consultation

COFFEE WITH A COP

Motorcyclists and motorists travelling through the Snowy Monaro region this October are encouraged to take a break and join local police and Council representatives for a free coffee and a chat about road safety.

Council, in conjunction with NSW Police and Transport for NSW (TfNSW), is hosting two Coffee with a Cop events next month:

• Adaminaby: Sunday 6 October 2024, 10am–2pm, near the Big Trout

• Bombala: Thursday 17 October 2024, 10am–2pm, next to Bombala Visitors Centre

While these two upcoming events have a particular focus on motorcyclists, all road users are invited to drop in and discuss road safety in a relaxed, informal setting.

With freebies and good coffee on offer for everyone that stops by for a chat, you can help make our local roads safer and help yourself too.

LABOUR DAY HOURS

Some of Council's facilities and services will be affected by the upcoming Labour Day public holiday on Monday 7 October 2024.

WASTE

• Bin collections will go ahead as-scheduled

• Landfills are closed

• Numeralla Transfer Station will be open asscheduled between 8am and 10am LIBRARIES

• All library branches will be closed

• Mobile library will not be operating POOLS

• All public pools will be closed

COUNCIL OFFICES

• All offices are closed

VISITOR CENTRES

• Cooma Visitor Centre is open 9am to 3pm

• Bombala Visitor Centre is closed Mondays

COMMUNITY SERVICES

• All community services offices are closed

HOUSEHOLD CHEMICAL CLEANOUT 2024

The annual Household Chemical CleanOut is back for 2024.

Dispose of potentially hazardous household chemicals free of charge at Cooma Landfill on Friday 11 October 2024.

Quantity and other restrictions apply. Please visit https://qrco.de/cleanout2024 for all the details.

BERRIDALE MASTER PLAN

Consultation on the draft Berridale Master Plan, funded by Round 5 of the NSW Government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund, closes at 11.59pm Sunday 13 October 2024.

Developed with the community Project Engagement Group, the draft sets out major upgrades for the town. Share your feedback on the draft plan at https://qrco.de/berridaleMP

MAHRATTA ST CLOSURE

Major upgrades to Bombala’s sewer network are continuing, with a section of Mahratta Street temporarily closing to traffic for the construction of a new wastewater pumping station from Wednesday 2 October 2024 until early December.

The contractor will reopen Mahratta Street for the Bombala & District Chamber Market on Saturday 23 November 2024.

After the market, Mahratta Street will remain closed until work is complete in early December 2024, weather permitting.

2024–27 WEED CONTROL

Snowy Monaro Regional Council is seeking tenders from suitably qualified contractors to deliver its 2024–27 Weed Control Services.

Interested parties must obtain copies of the tender documentation from Council’s e-tendering system www.vendorpanel.com.au

OPEN AND CLOSING DATES: Tenders are open now until 4PM AEST on Friday 18 October 2024. Submissions must be fully received by this time. Tender enquiries should be directed to the VendorPanel online forum.

SUBMISSIONS: Completed responses can ONLY be submitted via the electronic tender box using the Word version of the schedule(s). Respondents will receive a successful submission receipt timed and dated upon completion. Should assistance be required please use the online manual on the portal under Support/ Online Manuals/Making a Submission or contact the VendorPanel customer support team at support@vendorpanel.com.au or (03) 9095 6181. Submissions must be fully received by the closing time as late submissions will not be accepted. Council is not bound to accept the lowest priced Tender or all or any part of a Tender and reserves the right to conduct the Request for Tender process and select the successful respondent(s) as it sees fit. All responses must be made by online submission. Any response made by any other means (open email, facsimile, post or in person) will not be considered.

GARAGE SALE TRAIL 2024

Australia's biggest secondhand treasure hunt, the Garage Sale Trail, returns in 2024 for two big weekends this November.

Visit www.garagesaletrail.com.au for more information, or to register your sale today.

JINDABYNE POOL HOURS

Pool users are advised of upcoming temporary changes to opening hours at Jindabyne Pool. Due to staffing arrangements, the pool will operate on modified hours on the following days:

• Thursday 17 October: 10am – 5.30pm

• Thursday 24 October: 9am – 5.30pm

These temporary changes ensure we can continue to provide safe swimming facilities and manage our staffing resources effectively.

REMINDER FOR CLUBS

Sportsground bookings for sporting clubs will remain open until Thursday 31 October 2024 for the October 2024 to March 2025 summer season. Visit https://qrco.de/summersport2425 for more.

CHANGES TO DELEGATE WASTE SERVICES

Delegate residents are set for improved waste services by the end of 2024, with Council announcing the timeline for expanded transfer station operations and the introduction of a secure new bank of bins facility.

Delegate Transfer Station

• Opening times extended from late November 2024.

• Adding Sundays 11am–3pm to opening schedule, extending hours on Saturdays to 10am–3pm, Tuesdays remain 9am to 12pm.

New Delegate Bank of Bins

• Secure bank of bins facility replaces bin enclosure from Friday 1 November 2024

• Access-controlled bank of bins will be installed at the bin enclosure site

• Residents need to register for an access key and pay a yearly fee through their rates notice to use the service

• Form to apply available at Council offices or online at https://qrco.de/BoBform.

Information sessions about these upcoming changes to waste services in Delegate are scheduled for October 2024.

The session schedule will be published soon in Delegate Doings, The Monaro Post, and online on Council’s website and Facebook.

COMMITTEE VACANCY

Nominations for a position on the Cooma North Ridge Reserve Section 355 Advisory Committee are open until 11.59pm Monday 7 October 2024. The nomination form is available online or from Council offices. Nominees should provide a brief outline of their involvement with the community, and their location relative to the reserve.

Submit your completed nomination form by email to council@smrc.nsw.gov.au, by hand to Council's Cooma office, or by post to PO Box 714, Cooma NSW 2630.

Visit https://qrco.de/s355 to download the form.

POOL OPENING DATES

With the weather quickly heating up ahead of another hot summer here in the Snowy Monaro, Council is excited to share the opening dates for public pools across the region.

Cooma

Open now until Monday 31 March 2025.

Bombala

Open from Tuesday 12 November 2024 until Saturday 22 March 2025.

Berridale

Open from Monday 25 November 2024 until Sunday 2 March 2025.

Adaminaby

Open from Monday 2 December 2024 until Sunday 2 March 2025.

TECH SAVVY SENIORS

Older residents looking to boost their skills with the technology are in luck thanks to the return of Tech Savvy Seniors.

Visit https://qrco.de/eventsSMRC to learn more.

Blaze on fire at country music fundraiser Rising river alert

The NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has issued a rising river alert for the Snowy River between Jindabyne Dam and Dalgety in for Thursday October 3, 2024.

The river will rise due to the fifth high-flow event in a series of eight planned high-flow environmental releases from Jindabyne Dam to the Snowy River during 2024.

A daily flow volume of 3,917 megalitres will be released over 24 hours from Jindabyne Dam from midnight on Thursday October 3. The release will include a peak flow rate from 8am to 4pm equivalent to 4,787 megalitres per day for the eighthour period.

The flow rate will drop to a target of 1,815 megalitres per day on Friday October 4.

It is expected to see the river level at Dalgety rise by approximately 0.6 m. These levels do not include the effect of rainfall or wet conditions in the catchment, which may increase flow rates and water depths.

The department said the environmental benefits from this release are expected to be greatest between the dam wall and the junction with the Delegate River. However, the flow pulse will be noticeable further down into Victoria.

Natural tributary inflows will also contribute to water levels as the pulse moves down the Snowy River.

Water released from Jindabyne Dam may take approximately six to 10 hours to reach Dalgety Weir at this flow rate and around three to four days for the flow to arrive at Orbost in Victoria, subject to catchment conditions.

“Landholders downstream of the Jindabyne Dam are advised to take all necessary precautions with stock, fencing and property in proximity to the river. As the release flows through the system people should refrain from entering or crossing swollen waterways,” a department spokesperson said.

Conditions will be closely monitored in the lead up to the release. Planned flows may be modified or cancelled subject to climatic, environmental or operational conditions nearer to the time of release.

By KAREN FORMAN

COUNTRY music has often been seen as a genre for the older generation, but at 16, Cooma’s Blaze Podger is part of a revival that has been embraced by a large number of pop and rock stars on the international stage.

Country music is enjoying steady growth nationally, centred around the annual Tamworth Country Music Festival.

The youngest performer at Saturday night’s Monaro Community Radio fundraiser, An Evening of Country Music, in Cooma, singer/guitarist Blaze says he loves country music and would love to see more young people playing it and going along to watch it.

“I would like to see a few more young people out there to keep country going,” he said.

“Country music has a story to it. It is nice and relaxing.”

Accompanied by a band which included his country music star dad Jay, the Monaro High Year 10 student played six songs to the estimated 130-strong crowd at Cooma Car Club, including Today I Started Loving You, The Gambler, Mama Tried, Charleville and Wagon Wheel.

He has only been playing for about 18 months. Blaze said he hadn’t been interested earlier in life, despite having a dad who had attended the Country Music Association of Australia’s (CMAA) Senior Academy, produces recordings of original songs and performs widely.

However, Blaze has always loved listening to country, old rock and blues and says his dad is his greatest influence along with Creedance Clearwater Revival, Callum Jackson and Toby Keith.

“As I got older I realised guitar was pretty cool to learn, so Dad taught me at first, then I have taught myself,” Blaze said.

Blaze was joined on stage by regular supporters of 2MNO fundraising activities, Ernie Constance, Danny Bowden, Louise Bowerman, Rob Hampshire, Graham Hampshire, Michelle Russell and his dad, who all gave their time and expertise for free to allow the community

radio station to raise money. The station is a big country music supporter, particularly of local performers.

The crowd was enthusiastic and appreciative and Ernie, as MC, told the gathering the future of country music is in safe hands after Blaze’s performance.

In recent years, a large number of high profile musicians have crossed to the country genre or incorporated country into their music, like Beyonce, Darius Rucker, Elle King, Jessica Simpson, Cyndi Lauper, Van Morrison, The Byrds, Bon Jovi and Tina Turner. The CMAA runs junior and senior academy programs for singers/songwriters and instrumentalists and all roads lead to the annual Tamworth Country Music Festival in January each year.

Monaro Community Radio president, Phil Daley, said a lot of the money from the twiceyearly fundraisers went towards general running costs, like electricity.

“Electricity is terribly expensive to buy and use, we are on air 24/7, running all the time,” he said.

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“Then there are replacement parts, computers, transmitters, transformers. All announcers, producers are volunteers.”

transmitters, transformers. All at the car club and he has also

This was Blaze’s second show at the car club and he has also played at a few parties.

“It was really good, there were a lot of people there, I got a few compliments, everyone had a good time,” he said.

“It was really good, there were a lot of people there, I got a few compliments, everyone had a

“Usually I play alone or with my dad. It is a different feel, vibe, playing with a band. You have to get the timing right.”

When he’s not at school or playing his guitar, Blaze enjoys working on cars and boxing.

He plans to learn a hands-on trade after he finishes school, but “will keep music in hand for sure”.

Monaro Community Radio, or 2MNO, can be found on the dial at 90.5 (Cooma), 93.3 (Nimmitabel), 93.9 (Jindabyne) and 103.7 (Bombala) or online at www.2mno.org.au or via the Community Radio Plus app and enquiries about supporting the station or volunteering can be directed through its website.

Louise Bowerman.

FUTURE: Cooma’s Blaze Podger, 16, performed six songs at the country music fundraising night for Monaro Community Radio. PHOTOS: Karen Forman

When he’s not at school or Jay Podger performing during the country music fundraiser for Monaro Community Radio.

Danny Bowden (centre) with Graham Hampshire (right) and Dean Messerer.

Back to Nimmity set to deliver tourism boost, village celebrates history Residents to return for long weekend

By KAREN FORMAN

HUNDREDS of people are expected to flock to Nimmitabel on October 5-7 for the annual long weekend Back to Nimmity celebrations and accommodation bookings are strong.

As has been tradition for at least two decades, former residents of the small town known for its Nimmity Bell, Old Mill and Balinese elephant will return on the October long weekend to reunite with former schoolmates, family members and friends.

Federal Hotel and Nimmitabel Motel owner Kelvin Fahey said accommodation was expected to book out for the weekend and various community organisations had events planned.

“Back to Nimmity has become a bit of a tradition and people just come to get together,” he said.

“It happens at various towns around Australia and we always look forward to it.

“In past years the event has been held earlier in the year, but it has been the October long

weekend for at least the past decade.

“It has become a right of passage.”

While the big events of the past are no longer happening, like a major parade or bushdances, Mr Fahey said there was plenty for locals and visitors to do in Nimmitabel.

The Nimmity Bell will ring on Saturday, Sunday and Monday at noon, the bell a symbol of the town’s transformation from saw milling town to an exciting tourist stop.

Discovered online by local farmer Howard Charles, the bronze Nimmity Bell, made in 1920 and imported from Michigan USA is a humorous play on the town’s name.

Plaques on the stone plinth record the names of more than 100 families which donated around $60,000 in three months to cover the installation of the bell, a virtual roll-call of the families which built the town and gave it its heritage.

People will also admire the huge Balinese elephant, George, outside Nimmitabel Bakery, brought to the town in

two shipping containers from Bali by former bakery owners Chris and Kim Adams.

Then there is the Geldmacher Mill, restored by the former Monaro Shire Council in 1961 and retained as a tourist attraction in the area.

John Geldmacher, a naturalised German settler constructed the mill in the late 1860s but soon after the mill was complete, Mr Geldmacher was told he could not use the mill - it was too close to a public road. It was apparently alleged that the shadow of the mill fans would frighten horses travelling along the road.

He later removed the wooden wings and converted the mill to horsepower and former residents have been recorded as saying that ‘some fine flour was produced by the Nimmitabel flour mill’.

In subsequent years the mill was again converted to timber milling.

Aside from the three attractions, the Nimmitabel Men’s Shed will host an open day celebrating its 10th anniversary of the Men’s Shed, with a

barbecue.

All the local shops will be open. The Federal Hotel will have dinner available and live free local music with Gabi and Chris in the afternoon from 2pm till 4pm.

The evening entertainment will be provided by Canberra DJ Apparition, with karaoke.

Nimmity Artz Gallery will be

Delegate plans exciting arts festival

By KAREN FORMAN

DELEGATE is gearing up for a bumper long weekend arts festival and is calling for early bookings for planning purposes.

Festival spokesperson, Karen Cash, said the theme for the 2024 event would be Our Place and a highlight would be the opening, on Friday October 4, of a new Bundian Way exhibition.

The exhibition will feature photography of a Batemans Bay artist who will be coming for the first time.

“The next day on Saturday October 5 we will hold an art exhibition in the community church with artists on hand discussing their work,” she said.

“That fits with our theme of Our Place.

“Then at the early settlers hut there will be a poetry recital with billy tea and damper from 10am-11.30 for just $10.

“Plus patrons will be able to jot a journal entry about their reaction to the early settlers hut or paint a picture. The idea is that people will be able to experience the hut and then

write about their experiences.

“They might want to think of themselves as being back in the 1800s, whatever they want to do. We will have some easels set up for people who would like to paint.

“All the journal entries and artworks produced will be then displayed on the Sunday at the Borderline Gallery.

“There will be all day activities from 10am-4pm at the Old Delegate Post Office and RSL hall where people can try their hand at journal writing inspired by reading old postmasters book or letters from the Front.”

“There will be a station outside Delegate School of Arts providing information about its history.

“From noon till 2pm, School of Arts will host the Markers Mart featuring items made by local artists with a picnic lunch costing $10.

“Then from 3pm-5pm Murray Van der Veer will discuss the film clips he has created about the area, Stories thru Landscapes.

“Mr Van der Veer will be working with local school children next year.”

Mrs Cash said organisers were particularly looking forward to a dinner at the Delegate Country Club with guest speaker ABC’s Sarah MacDonald.

“That will be fantastic,” she said.

“This will start at 6pm and will cost $50,” she said.

“Bookings are essential.”

The weekend of activities will continue on Sunday October 6 with a kids party at Delegate School of Arts from 11am-12pm and a Community Church Exhibition from 11am to 2pm, with artists on hand to discuss their work.

open over the weekend and the railway station will also have an Open Day with displays and a barbecue celebrating 112 years.

Mr Fahey said he had received accommodation bookings from as far as Queensland, Victoria and across NSW.

“Usually accommodation is booked out for the Back to Nimmity weekend,” he said.

The Borderline and Bundian Way Galleries will be open from 11am until 3pm with reading of journal jotting 11.30am-12.30pm.

The Golden String Quartet will play from 3-5pm with nibbles. Cost is $30 and bookings are essential.

Pub trivia will get underway at Delegate Hill

pub from 6pm Sunday.

pub from 6pm Sunday.

The very busy weekend will wrap up on Monday October 7 with an iPhone workshop from 1pm-4pm with sips and snacks available. Cost is $20.

Bookings for all events can be made by calling the Delegate Progress Association 6458 8388 or online.

CELEBRATIONS: Past parade on a Back to Nimmity weekend.

PHOTO: Kelvin Fahey.

LIVING IN THE PAST: a poetry recital with billy tea and damper will be held at the Delegate Old Settlers Hut on Saturday October 5 during the Delegate long weekend arts festival.

October in the Garden

It’s

busy season in the garden. Maintenance and upkeep can be constant especially when it comes to protecting your garden from wind or maintaining

your lawn.

Plants will be more wind resilient if they are healthy and free from stress. To get the roots growing down into cool deep moist earth give long deep infrequent evening waterings. Apply appropriate fertilizers each season, watch for pests and diseases and treat them promptly. Remove damage from pests or wind which will not recover the plant will put energy into new growth instead of trying to repair damaged foliage. Mulching will help maintain moisture, which is essential through the windy spring months. On very windy days if plant foliage is looking wind stressed, water with a plant tonic like Seasol. Wetting down the foliage will increase humidity and prevent leaves drying out so quickly. Creating a permanent or temporary wind barrier will also help with establishing new plants. Lawn maintenance is a task for this time of year. It is important to establish a regular routine for watering, fertilizing and mowing. Other tasks include weed control, aeration (coring), over sowing, dethatching, lime and gypsum application and pests and scarab beetle control. The essential combination of a drought proof, wind proof and pest proof lawn is having a deep root system. This is achieved through long deep infrequent watering, regular lawn fertilizer (small doses more o en) and regular mowing (keeping length at about 60mm for cool climates).

Before the first mow of the season, rake up debris that has accumulated since last mowing. Aerate with a garden folk by inserting and wriggling about to create air pockets ready to accept fertilizer and water. Spread fertilizer and water deeply. Sharpen mower blades before the first mow of season (reasonably so grass) to get a clean cut. Also control weeds by hand removal or spot spray with a herbicide. Bare patches indicate compaction which will improve with aeration. Strawberry clover is a legume which helps with nitrogen in soils it also deters scarab beetles from laying their eggs.

PLANT NOW

Early spring vegetables but keep protected from wind and frost. Seed potatoes, onion, spring onion, chives, parsley, oregano, thyme, spinach, lettuce, pea’s, leeks, beans, basil and coriander (indoors), carrot and radish seed, berry canes and strawberries, Bulbs to plant now for summer blooms, Eucomis (pineapple lily), Lilium, Gladiolus, Dahlia, Hippeastrum and for the water garden Nymphae (water lily). Seedlings and potted colour of snapdragon, marigold, erigeron, aster, dianthus, lobelia, cineraria. Increase liquid fertilizer application for indoor plants to fortnightly during the warmer months. Trees in flower now, Flowering Cherry, Pears, and Apples.

Jodie and Jannene

Rotarians head to Severn Park

By MELINDA CAIRNS HACK

THE Rotary Adopt-ATree project is heading to Severn Park near Berridale this month.

The project assists in regenerating and protecting the environment, specifically farmland which has suffered sustained overgrazing for generations.

Over the weekend of October 12 and 13, the 2,000 acre sheep grazing property at Berridale, owned by the Massy family, will be the focus of the latest Rotary Adopt-ATree initiative.

Tubestock comprising eucalypts, acacia, callistemon and many other native species indigenous to the area will be sourced locally and from the Menai Wildflower Group.

Plantings such as this require 20-40 volunteers each planting day. Anyone who can assist with tree planting at Severn Park can register on Rotary’s Adopt-A-Tree website.

The Severn Park strategic plan to instigate vibrant biodiversity contiguity includes some permanently fenced off native grasslands under covenant to the NSW Biodiversity native conservation trust for regenerating endangered native temperate grasslands.

The Massy family and

friends have planted thousands of native trees and shrubs since in the late 1980s. As a result of this work, and collaborating with botanists and biologists, there are up to 145 bird species (including now endangered resident woodland birds), many native mammals (e.g. kangaroos, red-necked wallabies, wallaroos, dunnarts - native bush mouse, sugar-gliders, southern ring-tail possum, brush possum) and some rare reptiles (e.g. highly endangered Monaro earless dragon), the rare white-lipped snake and more than 145 native grasses.

The Rotary Adopt-A-Tree program means Charles and the Massy family can continue their biodiversity plantings to a carefully planned approach based on landscape functionality principles.

These planting events not only help the environment, they are also a social occasion and a chance to explore new areas of the country.

Each re-greening event is planned on a weekend so volunteers are welcome to camp on the property or seek nearby accommodation.

They provide an opportunity to have a weekend away in a country town and help support local

farmers by staying in accommodation, eating in restaurants and doing some shopping. By adopting a tree the donation enables trees to be planted in areas throughout NSW and the ACT that require regeneration, including fire and flood ravaged zones.

Trees provide habitat for local fauna, they help protect with erosion and flood control, produce clean air, reducing pollution and provide carbon offset.

Trees provide peace and tranquility, help with mental health and tree planting days bring people together.

Tree plantings through this project also support local nurseries, and can be easily adopted online via the Rotary website www.rotaryadoptatree. org.au

Rotary is a global network of 1.4 million neighbours, friends, leaders and problemsolvers, who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change - across the globe, in their communities and in themselves.

Rotary is dedicated to causes that build international relationships, improve lives, and create a better world to support peace efforts and end polio forever.

Federal funding hopes for Cooma’s Hydro1 centre

By MELINDA CAIRNS HACK

MEMBERS of the Hydro1 Heritage Centre (H1HC) committee who have been working on an online submission for a Federal Government grant were more than a little relieved to complete the submission recently after months of preparation.

The submission is for an an Australian Government Regional Precincts and Partnerships (rPPP) grant for the proposed Monaro Engineering Education Environmental and Arts Precinct (MEEECAP) project.

The proposed MEEECAP project is to revitalise the precinct around a re-developed SMEC Fluid Mechanics Laboratory (proposed Hydro1 Heritage Centre).

“We think this project can be a game changer for the Cooma-Snowy-Monaro region in many ways and the Cooma west business district precinct in particular,” committee member Ian Hampton said.

“It will provide provide a means of presenting Indigenous and more recent culture and history; develop the Hydro1 Heritage Centre as a technological museum and STEM educational tourism hub; build and set up (finally) a combined community centre with permanent space and room for activities for a number of community organisations; and improve access and amenity for all through new road alignments, traffic architecture, pathways and landscaping.

“Getting our 72-page on-line submission to the Commonwealth Government on August 30 was the outcome of months of preparatory work including consulting with potential partners for the MEEECAP precinct project, culminating in an intense final week working in the St Andrew’s Church Hall office.

“This was a huge effort by the whole H1HC committee and it would never have happened without the leadership of Peter Coumbis and Jonathan Kugler’s amazing tech skills.”

Mr Hampton said the committee expects to hear from the Ministry of Infrastructure, Regional Development and Local Government before the end of this year.

Hydro1 Heritage Centre committee members celebrating the completion of an online submission for a grant application (from le ) Dave Byrne (seated), Jonathan Kugler, Suzanne Dunning, Ian Hampton, Peter Coumbis and Rosanne Coumbis. PHOTO: Supplied

Monaro landholders target highly invasive weed

By MELINDA CAIRNS HACK

AFRICAN Lovegrass is a major and continual issue for the Monaro, and Nimmitabel landowners are collaborating to try to stem its growing infestation.

A number of Nimmitabel farmers and residents have been diligently spraying out Lovegrass in and around the town, making it one of the few Monaro communities not under fire threat from close infestations of this volatile weed.

The anxiety Lovegrass generates raises serious mental health concerns, and for this reason they are collaborating to help each other to try to get on top of Lovegrass.

On Monday September 23 this handful of farmers attended a community event to spray out a hotspot of Lovegrass infestation in the Tom Groggin Road area.

This effort was supported by Snowy Monaro Regional Council (SMRC), which supplied the chemical, and Local Land Services, which provided assistance on identification and chemical application techniques, while emphasising the importance of decontaminating footwear and equipment after spraying Lovegrass.

The property, Caringa, which

changed hands in the last couple of years, is the site of the community effort and a follow-on from a Lovegrass education day in August.

African Lovegrass co-ordinator South East LLS, Jane Tracy, said the patch is outside the area considered core Lovegrass area.

It is an isolated patch that will infest the Tom Groggin Valley, and close by nature reserves, if not controlled.

“Surrounding land holders are all passionate about what’s happening out here, particularly Richard Blyton, Ant Waldren, Rob Edwards - they are totally invested in controlling this weed,” Ms Tracy said.

“It’s a real emerging concern in this neck of the woods because it’s fantastic grazing land, with a lot of it native grassland-based and that needs protecting, apart from all of the partially-improved to improved country that exists around here.

“For this exercise, the volunteer landholders are doing a calibration first to work out how much chemical to put in their spray units to spot spray, then they will come back to monitor, there will be a follow-up and other actions.”

Ms Tracy said the local group taking up the Lovegrass fight

is thinking beyond just putting the chemical down, they are thinking further down the line as to what else needs to happen to get some more competition into the weeds and to manage them over time using a whole range of tools.

“They are highly motivated in this part of the Monaro,” Ms Tracy said.

“Actually, I find with the workshops and field days over the whole council region, there isn’t an area where people aren’t similarly activated, motivated, interested, willing to learn and apply what you can and can’t do on the land to control and better manage weeds.

“What we have started at Caringa, I expect the new landholders, when the land is sub-divided and sold, will continue. We will pick them up at field days hopefully down the line and educate them. It’s a perfect scenario for working together on the Monaro.”

Landholder, Richard Blyton, who was part of the community event last week said it was important to contain the weed by spraying pockets of the infested areas.

“When the 2700-acre property is sub-divided into large lifestyle blocks, there will be multiple

different landowners and they may not do anything about the weed and its spread.

“If someone doesn’t do something with this, it’s going to destroy the Tom Groggin Valley and surrounds. Hopefully the new owners can stay on top of it,” Mr Blyton said.

The spread of Lovegrass, like a slow-moving bushfire, has taken in excess of 150,000 hectares of unique native grassland on the Monaro since 1986.

The area of Lovegrass infested land has increased 50-fold in less than four decades.

It is sometimes referred to as the “nasty weed” as it is highly damaging to the environment; it threatens the viability of Monaro agriculture; it is extremely dangerous in a wildfire situation; and it is affecting the mental health of the region’s farmers.

This environmentally destructive weed is severely endangering the Monaro’s native grasslands and other native vegetation.

Once established, Lovegrass overwhelms native grasses and other plants, resulting in a monoculture environment.

Mr Blyton added the on-going problem of Lovegrass on the Monaro needs more commitment from the government, otherwise the Monaro plains “will become unviable for farming”.

Lovegrass fight ramps up

For most of its lifecycle, Lovegrass provides no nutritional value for cattle or sheep and for this reason infestation threats the economic viability of Monaro agricultural enterprises.

A Monaro farmer has spent more than $100,000 in trying to control Lovegrass, a completely unsustainable situation. The experience has been that farm productivity can be reduced to 20 percent of what it was prior to the highly invasive weed infestation.

Rob Edwards, a small landholder in the Kybeyan Valley, said Lovegrass poses a major threat to community safety.

“It has a high oil content that makes it highly flammable in a fire situation. The massive fire risk to people and property, as well as flora and fauna, has resulted in Lovegrass being reported as the number one risk to koala populations.

“Lovegrass is the number one threat to the biodiversity and biosecurity of the Monaro environment today,” Mr Edwards said.

“Nimmitabel farmers realise that controlling Lovegrass effectively is a win for the environment, a win for the continued viability of the Monaro agricultural industry and a win for the mental health of Monaro residents.”

BATTLE: African Lovegrass is a significant issue on the Monaro, and Nimmitabel landowners are collaborating to try to stem its growing infestation. Last week’s weed spraying day on Tom Groggin Road is an example of this collaboration, supported by Council and Local Land Services.

PHOTO: Melinda Cairns Hack

Successful Gunyah on-property sale

GUNYAH Herefords sold to a top of $6500 at its 55th annual on-property bull sale last week.

With 15 of the 16 bulls on offer sold to an average of $5233, principal Robert Hain said he was happy with the result.

“The sale was a fantastic result and I’d like to thank everyone for their support,” Mr Hain said.

“The bulls have really done it on their own with no crop through winter, with it picking up in the last few weeks.”

Lots 10 and 11 both sold for $6500. George and Helen Neilson of Canowindra purchased Lot 11.

“We were looking for length, good depth and thickness. Decent sized testicles and pigment were also important to us,” Mr Neilson said.

Steve and Georgie Wilson of Orange have been buying Gunyah Hereford bulls since 2015 and last week purchased Lot 10 for $6500 and Lot 5 for $5000.

HEREFORD SALE: Lot 10 was one of two bulls sold for $6500 at the Gunyah Hereford sale. Georgie and Steve Wilson of Orange purchased Lot 10, they join Gunyah Herefords principal Robert Hain and Elders agent Tim Schofield. PHOTOS: Elle Thompson

Increasing drought resilience on the Monaro

TWO new programs have been launched as part of the $519.1 million second phase of the Future Drought Fund, giving Snowy Monaro farmers and producers more opportunities to strengthen and prepare for drought.

The Resilient Landscapes Program and the Long-term Trials of Drought Resilient Farming Practices – Round 2 Program are open for the next

eight weeks, providing potential applicants time to start thinking about, and preparing new projects.

The Resilient Landscapes Program focuses on practices and techniques to manage natural resources on farms, particularly regarding natural resources that can determine whether a property copes with dry weather.

“Farmers and producers

across Eden-Monaro work incredibly hard, and they know the stress and suffering caused by drought all too well,” Member for Eden-Monaro, Kristy McBain, said.

“Our government is committed to supporting farmers and producers with practical solutions to better prepare for the impacts of drought.

“By focusing on long term

change, we’re ensuring our farming communities across Eden-Monaro have a sustainable future.”

The Long-term Trials of Drought Resilient Farming Practices Program looks at investigating new practices and technologies that will improve productivity in variable weather through evidence-based trials, co-designed with farmers.

These $40 million programs

add to the success of existing projects that are building drought and climate resilience across our region.

They encourage EdenMonaro farmers, producers, local governments, Indigenous corporations, and business to work together– leveraging local relationships and diverse expertise – to help secure funding for projects that will boost sustainability.

Elders agent Tim Schofield, Gunyah Herefords Robert Hain, purchasers of Lot 11 Helen and George Neilson of Canowindra.

Steers sell to $930/head

Strong Gippsland interest for Monaro cattle

THE Cooma monthly cattle sale was held on Friday September 20 with 120 cattle offered for sale. Majority of the sale were store cattle which were mainly yearling/ weaner cattle with only a few pens that went over the scales.

There was a couple of good orders from the Gippsland with most of the cattle heading to Bairnsdale and Korumburra. Steers seven to 12 months of age making up to $930 and ranged from $630 to $930. Heifer of the same age

ranged from $500 to $730.

There were only a few pens of cows and heifers sold at the sale and made up to $2.90 and returning $1943 a head and averaged $2.64 to $2.90 cents a kilo.

The next Cooma cattle sale will be held on October 18, 2024.

By MEAT AND LIVESTOCK AUSTRALIA

THE market experienced a decline in numbers due to rainy weather, which contributed to a smaller yarding.

Not all major buyers were operating, and while the overall quality of the lambs was fairly good, there was a noticeable drop in prices for older light lambs.

The market was somewhat volatile, with Victorian buyers showing caution in their bidding, likely influenced by the upcoming public holiday.

A total of 14,350 new season lambs were offered, with a significant portion being trade or heavy export types.

Young trade lambs faced inconsistent competition, resulting in price drops of six dollars to eight dollars/ head.

Trade lambs weighing between 20 to 24 kg sold for $148 to $194, averaging around 759c/kg cwt.

Lambs in the 25-26 kg range fetched prices between $188 and $217, averaging 761c/kg. Heavy export young lambs saw stronger competition at times, although their prices slipped by $10, selling for $205 to $230/head.

Lambs heavier than 30kg were priced from $232 to $247/head. Store lambs back to the paddock or to feed on made from $81 to $195/head.

In the category of older lambs, there was a reduced

pool of buyers, leading to trade lamb prices dropping by up to $20/head.

However, heavy export lambs more than 30kg were in high demand, gaining $24 and selling for $222 to $268. It was a good to fair quality offering with Merino ewes and wethers well supplied. Price improved $5 to $7 for big heavy Merino wethers and they ranged from $102 to $134/head to average 343c/ kg cwt. Merino ewes with weight ranged from $79 to $125, while the crossbred portion sold at $85 to $121 averaging 331c/kg cwt. Trade sheep sold to a smaller group of processors making from $58 to $68 to average 278c/kg cwt.

LIVESTOCK: There was a smaller yarding at last week’s Wagga Wagga sheep sale. PHOTO: Supplied

Frustrated farmers seek better engagement

WHAT the farmer rally in Canberra last month lacked in numbers, was more than made up for in passion as primary producers and affected suppliers descended on Parliament House.

Initiated by Western Australian farmers calling for the ban on live sheep exports to be lifted, it saw producers, supporters and their rigs come from across the states to send multiple messages to the nation’s leaders.

The WA protest movement against the live sheep ban continues to expand, with more state communities affected by the potential loss of the international live sheep trade joining the protest.

They argue countries requiring live sheep for traditional or religious reasons rather than meat products, will move their purchases to other live sheep suppliers, replacing WA’s market, export earnings and regional incomes.

The government has offered one off taxpayer funded payments which will not cover future losses of income. This movement has now taken on an ‘east against the west’ stance.

Other concerns voiced include producers having a seat at the table on agricultural policies and practical solutions, as evidenced by the government now abandoned legislation requiring primary producers contribute to border biosecurity.

They also cite critical issues facing the industry including water buybacks in the Murray Darling Basin, recent superannuation changes affecting family farms, and diesel fuel rebate and unnecessary red tape around emissions.

Recent industrial relations changes have also frustrated farmers, who along with small to medium regional businesses, don’t have capacity to pass on the extra costs, or resources to respond to changing IR regulations and compliance.

National Farmers federation president David Jochinke said it was time to push back against those who seek to diminish Australian agriculture and instead focus on solutions that will keep farmers farming.

Stating that NFF stood ready to work with policymakers, Mr Jochinke called for a change in policies and better understanding of the agriculture industry, to ensure farmers’ voices are heard so they continue to efficiently produce food and fiber.

While the government has played a positive role in regaining access to Chinese rural commodity markets, it is mostly comprised of politicians from city and suburban electorates, and with ministers having limited experience and knowledge of rural and regional affairs.

The government needs to demonstrate a better understanding of the industry’s unique challenges and engage with farmers and the rally’s demands for the sector, a sector still majority comprised of family businesses exposed to climate change and uncertain markets – price takers rather than price setters.

Our primary industries maintain food security, produces billions of export income for the national economy and are the lifeblood of our regional communities.

Tractor sales decline further in July

By TRACTOR and MACHINERY ASSOCIATION of AUSTRALIA

SALES of agricultural tractors were off again in the month of July with just more than 800 units sold.

This was seven percent less than the same month last year and brings the year-to-date position to a level which is 28 percent behind the corresponding period.

As we flagged last month, June 2023 was the last month of the Federal Government’s Temporary Full Expensing Program which saw last minute sales at unprecedented levels. We now have the basis for a more realistic comparison which shows ongoing softness in the sales picture with expectations of a full year which will be less than 12,000 units.

Looking at the state-by-state picture, Queensland enjoyed a solid month, up eight percent against the same month last year to be 23 percent behind year to date, and Victoria was also up, this month by 13 percent to be 25 percent below last year.

NSW was down 29 percent and remains 37 percent behind for the year while Western Australia reported a small rise of three percent to be down 15 percent compared with the same time last year. South Australia had another big drop of 26 percent, now down 32 percent YTD, Tasmania was off four percent for the month with sales in the Northern Territory finishing 40 percent down. Sales in each of the reporting categories were well off this month except for the small under 40 hp

(30kw) category which was up by 22 percent to be 22 percent behind year to date.

The 40 to 100hp (30-75kw) range was down again, this time by 24 percent and is now behind 39 percent year to date. The 100 to 200hp (75-150 kw) category was down six percent to be 28 percent off for the year and finally, the 200 hp (150kw) PLUS range was 11 percent down compared to the same month last year and is now 16 percent behind year to date.

Sales of combine harvesters are off to a slow start and remain 48 percent behind the same time last year. Baler sales enjoyed a small bounce, up 17 percent for the month but remain 17 percent behind year to date. Finally, sales of out – front mowers were again up this time by around five percent in the month.

Successful year for Greenland Merino

GREENLAND Merino Stud

achieved its greatest honour earlier this year, when the stud won the prestigious RAS Stonehaven Cup and GSSM Roger Birtles Perpetual Trophy, both with the same group of ewes and rams.

At the National Sheep Show held at Dubbo, Greenland won the Max Smith August shorn pairs.

Further success came at the Australian Sheep and Wool Show at Bendigo, when the Alcock family of Greenland took home Grand Champion August shorn Ultra fine Ewe and Grand Champion March shorn Ultra fine Ewe.

At the 2024 Dalgety Show, Tom and Matt Alcock won the Supreme Merino Exhibit of the Dalgety Show with the Ewe, and the Grand Champion Merino Ram and Grand Champion Merino Ewe. These are just some of the awards, Greenland received this year.

Greenland Merino Stud is located at Bungarby on the Monaro, NSW. The Monaro is a challenging environment with this year no exception.

This year, there was good summer rain, highlighting the

importance of good quality lustrous white wool with the correct wax to swint ratio that ensures a large reduction in dust penetration and fleece rot.

With more chemical resistance to flies, Greenland is focussed on breeding sheep with superior wools that don’t need as much chemical use.

Greenland has always concentrated on these characters as well as structural correctness. Good quality white wools always create good competition from the wool trade as they perform well in the textile mills.

It’s been a long time since Greenland has seen a large difference between 17 to 19 micron wools. This highlights the importance of genetic stability, with wool that doesn’t blow out too far when the seasons are kind.

Greenland has been using

Merino Select on its Poll Flock for seven years to cater for the producers looking for traits they wish to improve.

Greenland has been pedigreeing their flock since 1986, giving it a great predictability for breeding stable genetics.

There are different families within the stud and Greenland has always kept them separate so sheep breeders can purchase with confidence.

Even though Greenland uses Merino Select, the Alcocks place an emphasis on visual appraisal, traits not measured, such as structural soundness, superior wool quality, correct nourishment, mothering ability, good neck extension, body length, good spring of rib, and fleece rot resistance.

These are simple attributes to keep right so that Merino sheep can be managed easier.

GREENLAND MERINO & POLL STUD

SALE: Nutrien stud stock’s Tim Woodham, Andrew Harvey of Strathdownie, Greenland Merino Stud’s Greg Alcock, Kevin Harvey of Strathdownie, Nutrien Ag Solutions Sam Platts and Monaro Wool Service’s Ben Litchfield, with the top-priced ram at Greenland’s 2023 on-property sale.

Greenland still show sheep, usually only juniors as the Alcocks believe sheep should be in the paddock producing as twoyear-olds.

“It costs a lot of money to show but it is still the best place to source genetics as you can compare apples with apples and also to compare your own genetics with industry standards. If you take your hands off the wheel for a while you will get left behind,” Jenny Alcock of Greenland said.

“Sire evaluations are also important as you can compare

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apples with apples under the same environmental conditions providing the ewe base of the trial is suitable for your type of ram.

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Know your weed responsibilities

Council’s biosecurity team delivers practical advice

By SNOWY MONARO REGIONAL COUNCIL

Weed of the Week: SNOWY Monaro Regional Council’s biosecurity team delivers information you need to know about weeds and biosecurity in the Snowy Monaro.

Whether you work the land or just like spending time in the great outdoors, these articles help you to play your part in keeping our region safe from local weed incursions and emerging biosecurity threats.

In our first article for 2024, we explain the weed control requirements for land owners and managers under the current regulatory framework. Understanding your own responsibility, and when and how government authorities will step in, is just as important as having knowledge of our local priority weeds.

What legislation governs the management of weeds?

Previously in NSW, weeds were governed by the Noxious Weeds Act 1993. This legislation was prescriptive and imposed strict control requirements on land managers to control certain weeds, including locally important weeds like serrated tussock, African lovegrass and St John’s wort.

On July 1 2017, the Noxious Weeds Act 1993 was repealed

and the Biosecurity Act 2015 (the Act) became the primary legislation governing weeds in NSW. Most locally important weeds are no longer identified on a noxious weeds list, nor does the legislation impose strict requirements in most cases.

The Act creates a general legal duty called the General Biosecurity Duty (GBD). GBD means that everyone has a responsibility to prevent, eliminate and minimise biosecurity risks associated with weeds – so far as reasonably practicable.

Who is responsible for administering weeds legislation?

As the local control authority in our region, Council continues to be the primary agency administering weeds legislation – under the guidance of the NSW Department of Primary Industries. Council is assisted in this role by partners including Local Land Services, industry and local agronomists.

What are Council’s responsibilities in relation to weeds?

Council has a number of important functions in weeds biosecurity, including: Preventing the entry of new weeds; finding, containing and eradicating emerging weeds; and minimising the impacts of weeds that cannot be eradicated.

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In fulfilling these functions, it is important that Council maintains an active property inspection program targeting private and public properties, roadsides and high risk sites. High risk sites include nurseries, rest areas, campsites, boat ramps and other high visitation areas where new weeds may gain entry to the region.

Council is also responsible for managing weeds on its network of roads, reserves and operational lands. The organisation invests considerable funds into managing these weeds for the benefit of the local community.

Like all land managers though, Council has a finite budget and has to prioritise its weed control efforts where it achieves best bang for buck.

What am I required to do in relation to weeds under the Biosecurity Act 2015?

Some state priority weeds are identified in Schedule 2 of the Act, and are referred to as prohibited matter. Not having established self-sustaining populations in NSW, these weeds pose significant risks to human health, the economy and/or the environment.

All dealings with these weeds are prohibited and Council must be immediately notified if you become aware of, or suspect the presence of these weeds. Orange

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and mouse-ear hawkweeds are the only prohibited matter weeds known to occur in the Snowy Monaro, though others have been detected in nearby jurisdictions.

Biosecurity zones and control orders apply to a limited number of weeds with restricted distribution and low abundance in NSW that pose a high biosecurity risk. Eradication is feasible for these weeds and control measures must be implemented by landowners and managers to assist in their eradication.

Schedule 3 of the Biosecurity Regulations 2017 lists weeds to which mandatory measures apply.

Mandatory measures apply to all weeds identified as ‘weeds of national significance’ and includes serrated tussock, fireweed, Chilean needle grass, Scotch broom, and other locally occurring species.

While a prohibition on sale and importation applies to these weeds, the legislation doesn’t impose any specific control requirements.

What about weeds not specifically legislated?

Most local priority weeds are no longer subject to specific control requirements under current NSW legislation.

Weeds committees have analysed each species using a rigorous risk assessment tool, determining either that they pose low risk, or that it is not feasible to contain or eliminate them. The latter applies to most locally important weeds. They pose a high risk to the economy, environment and/or community, but are too widespread and established for regulation to provide any tangible benefit to the community.

Investment in weed management, including the imposition of compulsory control measures, is most cost effective when applied at the early stages of invasion.

The South East Regional Strategic Weed Management Plan provides guidance on the outcomes needed to meet your GBD, outlining strategic actions for local weed management, resource allocation and investment.

WEEDS: Equipment used in the spraying of African Lovegrass on Tom Groggin Road on September 23. PHOTO: Supplied

Low wool demand trend

By SCHUTE BELL - WEEKLY WOOL MARKET UPDATE

LOW weekly national offerings continue to be the trend as does tepid demand.

After 10 selling weeks into the 24/25 season, just 38 cents separates the high and low point of the Eastern market indicator. Last week’s closing level equals the previous low point seen at the end of August.

A three cent fall in the Northern region indicator last week was followed by a further 11 cent decline on Wednesday.

In US dollar terms, the market climbed six cents, but it too remains stagnant with just 20 cents separating the high and low

point for the season to date.

28,292 bales were sold nationally for the week with the passed in rate climbing slightly to 8.9 percent. Major buyers included Tianyu (purchasing almost 23 percent of the Merino fleece offering) Sequoia and Endeavour Wool.

33,949 bales are expected to be on offer nationally next week with bales offered for the season to date falling further behind last season.

94,000 fewer bales have been offered during the first 10 selling weeks.

There will be some activity on the forward market this week with 19 microns changing hands for January 2026 at 1500 cents (173 cents above last week’s close).

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MARKET: Just 38 cents separate the high and low point of the Eastern market indicator. PHOTO: File

Hidden gem waiting to be discovered

INTRODUCING a charming opportunity at 15 Baroona Avenue, Cooma, NSW, 2630 – a delightful residence for both investors and first home buyers alike. Nestled within a generous 604 sqm plot, this three-bedroom house offers a warm and inviting ambience, thanks to fresh internal paint and plush new carpeting throughout.

Each of the bedrooms is amply proportioned, providing comfortable living spaces. The residence is equipped with both gas and reverse cycle heating and cooling, ensuring a pleasant environment

year-round. The kitchen is a homely delight with a gas cooktop, perfect for crafting culinary treats.

A sizeable backyard presents an excellent canvas for outdoor activities, complemented by a single car garage and an additional shed for extra storage. Convenience is key, with the property being ideally situated near local schools, making it

a smart choice for families.

This property is a competitively priced entry into the housing market, offering a solid investment or a wonderful start for those taking their first step onto the property ladder. With the added benefit of off-street parking space, 15 Baroona Avenue truly is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered.

to Jindabyne, and the Snowy Mountains

ADDRESS: Alpine Gums, 167A West Lynne Road, Moonbah, NSW 2627

ARE you looking for your own piece paradise in the mountains close to Jindabyne that offers potential income streams, in addition to providing you with the rural lifestyle? Look no further than Alpine Gums.

Alpine Gums at 167A West Lynne Road, Moonbah NSW 2627 is a beautiful 301.49 acre (approx.) property located some 10 minutes drive south of Jindabyne with magnificent views up the slopes of Mount Jillamatong and the saddle. Bound by Grosses Plain Creek along parts of the western boundary, supplying an abundance of water in conjunction with the numerous unnamed creeks and gullies, soaks, springs, and a bore. Providing a choice of two homes to move into, with the opportunity of passive income from tourism or permanent tenants in the

other dwelling. You will find the original 1920s built workers cottage that was last renovated 8 or so years ago, which is connected to mains power and a 6.6kW solar system that feeds back into the grid. Over the hill is a two bedroom secondary dwelling built by Hi-Tech Homes with mains power, two rainwater tanks, and garage/workshop.

Other infrastructure on the property includes a second workshop/garage, a tack shed, an old milking bale and timber yards. It is fenced into five paddocks, suited for grazing sheep or cattle alike. Alpine Gums represents a rare opportunity to acquire a larger parcel of sound native grazing land in close proximity to Jindabyne and mountains.

Don’t miss out, Alpine Gums goes to online auction on Tuesday October 29, 2024 at 6.30pm via the Realtair website. Contact the KMPL sales team on 02 6456 6783 to book your private inspection.

Locatedabout10minutesdrivesouthofJindabyne

Bound by GrossesPlainCreek for someofthewesternboundarywithmagnificentviewsuptheslopes ofMountJillamatongandthesaddle

Anabundanceof water includingGrossesPlainCreek,numerousunnamedcreeksandgullies,soaks andsprings,aswellasabore

Fenced into 5paddockswithsomefencesneedingwork.

Originalworkers cottage circa1920s,modified over theyearswiththemostrecentrenovationstaking placeabout8years ago orso.Operatingasafarmholiday stay inrecenttimes

6.6kWsolar system supportingpowerusageinthecottagewiththeremainderfeedingback into the grid

Oldmeathouseconverted to dryingroomandstoreroom

Secondarydwelling by Hi-TechHomes,2bedroom,openplankitchendining,mainspower, two rainwatertanks,garageorworkshop

Otherinfrastructureincludessecondworkshoporgarage,tackshed,oldmilkingbale,andtimber yards

AGENTS COMMENTS:

Thesaleof AlpineGums”representsa rare opportunity to acquirealargerparcelofsoundnativegrazing landincloseproximity to Jindabyneandmountains.Achoiceof two homes tomoveinto withpotential incomefromtheother,fromeithertourismorpermanenttenants.JillamatongHill,alsoknownasMount Jillamatong,afascinatinglandmarkinyour own backyard.

Changingfromgranitebasedsoils at thebase to volcanicderived basaltonthehigherground.ScatteredstandsofEucalypts,the soundofrunning water by thecreek.Soaksandspringsattracting birdsandwildlife.Suited for grazingsheepor cattle alike.Atrue paradiseindeed Calloursalesteam now for your own privateinspection

Contact: Nick Kirshner & Maddy Kirshner

P: 0264566783 W: kirshnermackay.com.au

Rare opportunity in a perfect location, close to town, mountains

ADDRESS: Spring Hill, 62 Eucumbene Road, Hill Top NSW 2628

SPRING Hill presents an outstanding opportunity to acquire a sound rural holding in close proximity to town and the mountains.

Located just 15 minutes drive east of Jindabyne, sprawling across both sides of Eucumbene Road with magnificent main range views in different places throughout the property.

Approximately 140.67 hectares or 347.60 acres, the property features reliable water via a large dam, several springs and Geikle Creek.

Granite derived soils, mostly native vegetation, scattered Eucalypts including Manna Gum and Snow Gum. Fenced into four paddocks, plus the house yard.

All the necessary infrastructure in place to get you started including two stand woolshed,

block home all in original condition. Mains power single phase, landline phone, mobile reception, satellite internet all available.

The property is zoned RU1, therefore potentially subdividable under the current LEP (minimum lot size 40 Ha), subject to approvals from all relevant authorities.

The sale of Spring Hill offers the potential buyer boundless opportunities, whether it be rural derived income, additional income stream through potential subdivision or perhaps build your forever home.

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to secure a property that has been held in the same family for four generations! Properties like “Spring Hill” do not come up for sale very often.

Spring Hill. 62 Eucumbene Road, Hill Top NSW 2628 goes to online auction on Tuesday October 29, 2024, at 6.30pm via the Realtair

Located 15 minutes drive east of Jindabyne, on both sides of Eucumbene Road, west and east

Held in the same family for four generations

Reliable water, large dam, several springs as well as Geikle Creek

Granite derived soils, mostly native vegetation, scatter Eucalypts including Manna Gum, and SnowGum

Gently undulating, fenced into 4 paddocks plus house yard

Currently running 50 cows and calves comfortably

Circa 1939 built masonry block home all in original condition

Two stand woolshed, sheep yards, cattle yards, hay shed, machinery shed, rabbiter s hut, tack room,workshop

Mains power single phase, landline phone, mobile reception, satellite internet oned RU1, potentially subdividable under the current LEP (minimum lot size

Ha), subject to approvals from all relevant authorities of course

Stunning main range views in places

AGENTS COMMENTS:

Thisisa rare andoutstandingopportunity to acquireasoundruralholdingclose to Jindabyneand mountainswithallthenecessaryinfrastructureinplace to perhapsearnsomeruralderivedincome, improvetheproperty,maybebuildyourdreamhomewithsomesubdivisionpotential to ensurea sustainablesuccessionplan.

Online Auction: Tuesday29thOctober2024 Commencing6 30pm Venue: OnlineAuctionWebsite Realtair Inspect: By Appointmentwith Exclusive Agent Only. ConditionsApply

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(a) An excuse for not appearing in court

(b) An ornamental stand of shelves for bric-a-brac etc

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6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 House Of Wellness. 2.00 Chris Tarrant’s Extreme Railway Journeys. 3.00 Escape To The Country. 5.00 TAB Epsom Day and TAB Turnbull Stakes Day. 6.00 Heathrow. 6.30 The Highland Vet. 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. 12.00 Horse Racing. TAB Epsom Day and TAB Turnbull Stakes Day. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Great Outdoors. Return. 7.30 MOVIE: Pearl Harbor. (2001) Ben A leck, Josh Hartnett, Kate Beckinsale. 11.10 MOVIE: Death Wish. (1974) 1.15 Travel Oz. 3.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 Larry The Wonder Pup. 5.00 House Of Wellness.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 3.00 American Pickers. 4.00 Desert Collectors. 5.00 Counting Cars. 6.00 Pawn Stars. 7.00 AFL Women’s. Week 6. Carlton v Brisbane Lions. 9.15 MOVIE: The Man From Toronto. (2022) 11.35 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 3.40 Fresh O The Boat. 4.05 Would I Lie To You? 4.35 MythBusters. 5.25 Long Lost Family. 6.15 Car S.O.S. 7.00 Spicks And Specks. 7.30 Would I Lie To You? 8.00 QI. 8.30 Live At The Apollo. 9.20 Guy Mont Spelling Bee. 10.10 Late Programs.

Of Destruction. Final. 2.45 The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo 2022. 4.15 The Assembly. Final. 5.00 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. 5.30 Landline. 6.00 Australian Story. 6.30 Back Roads. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Grantchester. 8.20 Vera. 9.50 Return To Paradise. 10.50 Miniseries: Better. 11.45 Rage. 6.00 Kids’ Programs. 4.35 Little J And Big Cuz. 6.05 Interstellar Ella. 6.25 P firates. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.30 The Crystal Maze. 8.15 MOVIE: Early Man. (2018) 9.40 O icially Amazing. 10.10 Dragon Ball Super. 10.35 Crazy Fun Park. 11.05 The PM’s Daughter. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Getaway. 6.30 A Current A air. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. 12.00 Cross Court. 12.30 Explore TV: Trade Routes Of The Middle Ages. 1.00 Great Australian Detour. 1.30 The Block. 3.30 The Garden Gurus. 4.00 Journey To Europe. 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Getaway. 6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 A Current A air. 7.30 MOVIE: Speed. (1994) Keanu Reeves. 9.50 MOVIE: Speed 2: Cruise Control. (1997) Sandra Bullock. 12.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.05 The Food Trail. 2.05 Australia’s Got Talent. 3.35 Dancing With The Stars. 5.30 MOVIE: The Prince & Me 3: A Royal Honeymoon. (2008) 7.30 MOVIE: Murder On The Orient Express. (2017) 9.55 MOVIE: Slumdog Millionaire. (2008) 12.30 Late Programs.

Roads. 8.00 News Tonight. 8.15 Four Corners. 9.00 Nightly News. 9.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Motorcycle Racing. FIM Superbike World

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.30 Are You RV Safe? 1.00 Silvia’s Italian Masterclass. Return. 1.30 Good Chef Bad Chef. 2.00 The Dog Down Under. Final. 2.30 Buy To Build. 3.00 What’s Up Down Under. 3.30 Australia By Design: Innovations. 4.00 My Market Kitchen. 4.30 Cook With Luke. 5.00 10 News First. 6.30 The Dog House. 7.30 Thank God You’re Here. 8.30 The Dog House Australia. 9.30 Ambulance Australia. 10.45 Ambulance UK. 12.00 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 IFISH. 10.30 Diagnosis Murder. 12.30 Taste Of Australia: BBQ. 1.00 Jake And The Fatman. 2.00 JAG. 4.00 Pat Callinan’s 4x4 Adventures. 5.00 Reel Action. 5.30 Diagnosis Murder. 6.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 9.30 Bull. 11.30 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield.

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.30 MOVIE: The Magic Box. (1951) 1.45 MOVIE: The Sound Barrier. (1952) 4.10 MOVIE: New York, New York. (1977) 7.30 MOVIE: Sliding Doors. (1998) Gwyneth Paltrow. 9.30 MOVIE: Fools Rush In. (1997) Matthew Perry, Salma Hayek. 11.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. 3.00 My Greek Odyssey. 4.00 Bondi Vet. 5.00 Escape To The Country. 6.00 Greatest Escapes To The Country. 6.45 Escape To The Country. 7.45 Mrs Brown’s Boys. 8.30 Endeavour. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 3.40 Fresh O The Boat. 4.05 Would I Lie To You? 4.35 MythBusters. 5.25 Long Lost Family. 6.15 Car S.O.S. 7.00 Spicks And Specks. 7.30 Would I Lie To You? 8.00 QI. 8.30 The Assembly. 9.15 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. 9.50 ER. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. 12.00 House Of Wellness. 1.00 To Be Advised. 3.00 Border Security: International. 3.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. 4.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Sydney Weekender. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Voice. 8.50 7NEWS Spotlight. 9.50 The Latest: Seven News. 10.20 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 AFL Women’s. Gold Coast v Essendon. 3.00 AFL Women’s. Sydney v Geelong. 5.00 Duck Dynasty. 6.00 Border Security: America’s Front Line. 6.30 Border Security: Int. 7.00 Border Security. 8.30 MOVIE: Black Hawk Down. (2001) 11.25 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 The World This Week. 11.00 Compass. 11.30 Songs Of Praise. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Australia. 2.30 Darby And Joan. 3.10 Nigella’s Cook, Eat, Repeat. 3.40 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. Final. 4.30 Restoration Australia. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Compass. Final. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Return To Paradise. 8.30 Unforgotten. 9.15 Miniseries: Better. 10.15 Fisk. 10.45 Spicks And Specks. 11.30 Late Programs. 6.00 Kids’ Programs. 5.50 Octonauts. 7.00 Andy And The Band. 7.30 MOVIE: Shaun The Sheep: The Movie. (2015) 8.50 Fresh O The Boat. 9.35 Speechless. 9.55 Doctor Who. 10.40 In The Room: Leigh Sales With Lin-Manuel Miranda. 11.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Grand Final Day. 1.20 Rugby League. State Cup C’ship. Grand Final. Newtown Jets v North Brisbane Devils. 3.10 Grand Final Day. 3.55 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Grand Final. Roosters v Cronulla Sharks. 5.30 Grand Final Day. 6.00 9News Sunday. 6.30 Grand Final Night. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Grand Final. Melbourne Storm v Penrith Panthers. 9.30 NRL Grand Final PostMatch. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Get Arty. 7.00 Kitty Is Not A Cat. 8.00 It’s Academic. 9.00 Get Clever. 10.00 Holistic Living. 10.30 Home And Away. 1.30 The Amazing Race. 3.40 To Be Advised. 5.30 Puppy School. 6.30 Bondi Vet. 7.30 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. 10.30 Law & Order. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 News. 3.30 O siders. 4.00 Landline. 5.00 News With Auslan. 5.30 News Regional. 6.00 Evening News. 6.30 Foreign Correspondent. 7.00 National News. 7.30 Insiders. 8.40 America, Are You OK? 9.00 Nightly News. 9.30 Aust Story. 10.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Motorcycle Racing. Austn Superbike C’ship. 4.00

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition. 1.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 1.30 Good Chef Bad Chef. 2.00 Farm To Fork. 2.30 Basketball. NBL. Round 3. Melbourne United v Cairns Taipans. 4.30 Luxury Escapes. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 The Sunday Project. 7.00 The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition. 8.30 FBI: International. 9.30 NCIS. 11.30 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 What’s Up Down Under. 1.30 Diagnosis Murder. 2.30 Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition. 3.30 On The Fly. 4.00 I Fish. 4.30 Basketball. NBL. Tasmania JackJumpers v Perth Wildcats. 6.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 10.30 Late Programs. 6.00 Becker. 6.30 Frasier. 7.30 Neighbours. 9.30 Becker. 10.00 Frasier. 11.00 Family Feud. 1.00 The Middle. 3.30 Becker. 4.00 Frasier. 5.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.00 The Big Bang Theory. 8.30 Two And A Half Men. 11.00 South Park. 1.00 Home

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.40 MOVIE: Assassin For Hire. (1951) 1.05 MOVIE: Bikini Beach. (1964) 3.10 MOVIE: Hawaii. (1966) 6.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30 MOVIE: The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. (2015) Judi Dench, Bill Nighy, Maggie Smith. 10.55 Chicago Med. 11.55 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 My Greek Odyssey. 3.30 Left O The Map. 4.00 The Zoo. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 I Escaped To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 Inspector Morse. 10.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.05 ER. 2.50 Gavin & Stacey. 3.20 Doctor Who. 4.10 MythBusters. 5.00 Long Lost Family. 5.45 Car S.O.S. 6.30 My Family. 7.30 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 9.15 MythBusters. 10.05 ER. 11.30 Late Programs.

S.W.A.T. 11.00 The Latest: Seven News. 11.30 Lopez Vs. Lopez. 12.30 Miniseries: The Victim. 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs 3.30 Hustle & Tow. 4.30 Talking W. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Aussie Gold Hunters. 8.30 Outback Crystal Hunters. 9.30 Bamazon. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Vera. 2.30 Back Roads. 2.55 Bronwyn Oliver: The Shadows Within. 4.00 Love Your Garden. 4.45 Grand Designs. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Australian Story. 8.30 Four Corners. 9.15 Media Watch. 9.35 In The Room: Leigh Sales With Lin-Manuel Miranda. 10.35 ABC Late News. 10.50 The Business. 11.05 Planet America. 11.35 Late Programs. 6.00 Kids’ Programs. 6.05 Little J And Big Cuz. 6.25 The Adventures Of Paddington. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.35 The Inbestigators. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.25 Matilda And The Ramsay Bunch. 9.00 Poh’s Kitchen. 9.55 Doctor Who. 10.40 Merlin. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: Two Chefs And A Wedding Cake. (2023) 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 WIN News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current A air. 7.30 The Block. 9.00 Miniseries: Bali 2002. 10.00 To Be Advised. 11.00 9News Late. 11.30 La Brea. Final. 12.15 Tipping Point. 1.05 Cybershack. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 2.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 Ultimate Tag. 12.05 Yummy Mummies. 1.30 The Amazing Race. 2.35 To Be Advised. 4.20 Bondi Vet. 5.20 Glee. 6.20 First Dates Australia. 7.30 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. 9.30 Law & Order: SVU. 10.30 Law & Order: LA. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Rugby League. Koori Knockout. Grand Finals. 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 The Big Fat Quiz Of Telly. 9.15 Never Mind The Buzzcocks. 9.55 Have I Got News For You U.S. 10.45 SBS World News Late. 11.15 Suspect. 11.45 Of Money And Blood. 1.55 Between Two Worlds. 3.40 Paddington Station 24/7. 4.30 Bamay. 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 1.05 Rise Up. 2.00 Insight. 3.00 WorldWatch. 5.15 Abandoned. 6.10 Craig Charles: UFO Conspiracies. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Rob & Romesh Vs. 10.20 Great Australian Walks. 11.20 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 News. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 News With Joe O’Brien. 6.00 ABC News Hour. 7.00 National News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.45 The Business. 9.00 The World. 10.00 Nightly News. 10.30 Late Programs. 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.50 Surveillance Oz: Dashcam. 2.15 Catch Phrase. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 7News Local. 6.30 7News @ 6:30. 7.00 Home And Away. 7.30 My Kitchen Rules. 9.00 The Rookie. 10.00

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Persons Unit. 10.10 Made In Bondi. 11.15 Chicago Fire. 12.15 Holey Moley Australia. 2.00 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 I Escaped To The Country. 2.00 Creek To Coast. 2.30 My Greek Odyssey. 3.30 Left O The Map. 4.00 The Zoo. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 I Escaped To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Call The Midwife. 8.45 A Touch Of Frost. 10.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Everyday Gourmet. 12.30 Family Feud. 1.00 10 News First: Lunchtime. 2.00 Wheel Of Fortune. 2.30 Lingo. 3.30 10 News First: Afternoon. 4.00 Neighbours. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition. 8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? 9.40 To Be Advised. 10.40 10’s Late News. 11.05 The Project. 12.05 Late Programs. 6.00 Home Shopping. 8.00 Pooches At Play. 8.30 Escape Fishing With ET. 9.30 Diagnosis Murder. 10.30 Deal Or No Deal. 11.30 JAG. 12.30 Dr Phil. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 9.25 NCIS: Los Angeles. 11.15 Evil. 12.15 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.00 Becker. 2.30 Frasier. 3.30 Rules Of Engagement. 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 King Of Queens. 5.00 Becker. 5.30 Frasier. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Two And A Half Men. 10.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.50 Iconic Australia. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Mr Forbush And The Penguins. (1971) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.40 The Good Karma Hospital. 9.40 Agatha Raisin. 10.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Outback Crystal Hunters. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Hustle & Tow. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.00 AFL Women’s. Week 7. St Kilda v GWS Giants. 9.00 Late Programs. 6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. 1.30 Getaway. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 WIN News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current A air. 7.30 The Block. 8.50 The Hundred With Andy Lee. 9.50 True Story With Hamish & Andy. 10.50 9News Late. 11.20 Chicago Med. 12.10 Transplant. 1.00 Our State On A Plate. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 2.30 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 1.50 Iconic Australia. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Are You Being Served? (1977) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 Shakespeare And Hathaway. 9.40 Silent Witness. 10.50 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Guitar Gods Goes Cosmic. 1.30 Sean’s Kitchen. 2.00 To Be Advised. 3.30 Modern Family. 4.00 Bondi Vet. 5.00 Glee. 6.00 Modern Family. 6.25 First Dates Australia. 7.30 First Dates UK. 8.35 MOVIE: Happy Gilmore. (1996) 10.40 The Goldbergs. 11.10 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 11.40 Entertainment Tonight. 12.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 12.30 Family Feud. 1.00 10 News First: Lunchtime. 2.00 Wheel Of Fortune. 2.30 Lingo. 3.30 10 News First: Afternoon. 4.00 Neighbours. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30

TRADES AND SERVICES

59 Vale Street, Cooma (02) 6452 0318

CLEARING SALE

Friday 11th October & Saturday 12th October 2024

“Alpat”

334 Kalkite Road, Kalkite NSW 2627 A/C: P Field, formerly known as Kalkite Kitchens

Day 1 – Friday 11th October 2024

Vehicle – 1984 HJ47 Landcruiser T Top; Diesel fleet fuel bowser; KCC Bedford Truck – 253 Holden V8 in working order, 4-speed, EWP not working and out of certification; Steel plant trailer; Steel tray with checker plate floor; Truck tray with wooden floor; Tipper trailer; Tipping tray with fold down sides; International AB160 Series Truck, AWD; Hino tray top truck with vehicle loading crane (hijab); 1978 International 3070A Truck, V903 engine; Truck mounted refrigerated Pantech; 440 80-24 Lugged tyres; Twin jet ski trailer; Daihatsu diesel truck; Steel tray to suit Toyota Landcruiser; Timber – Large qty of Ash timber; Large qty of Cedar timber; Large qty of Brush Box timber; Large qty of Meranti timber; Qty of African Ash timber; Qty of Beach timber; Qty of Silver Ash timber; Qty of Blackwood timber; Qty of Jarrah timber; Qty of Maple timber; Qty of Mrytle timber; Qty of Tallowwood timber; Various sizes in all timber, measurements available on request; BuildingMaterials,Workshop,Equipment& Tools – Cat 944A loader; Grinder; Hebrockedgebander;Bandsaw;AssortedLamello biscuit joiners;AssortedBlum cabinethinges;Assortedsanding belts;3 tonne gas tank;240V cementmixer;CP 250cfm compressor; 9/16” used steel wire rope; Acrow props; Cement mixer; Cement pipes; Dust masks; Dyco jointer 230mm table; Fray Machine Tool Co. mill; Gal tool box; Girder trolley; Homemade table saw; Janssens edge bander; Lysaght corrugated iron; Assorted metal pipes; Pedestal grinder; Performax belt sander; Premo thicknesser, blades 300mm; Qty chain wire fencing; Qty Colourbond cladding offcuts; Qty electric motors; Qty laminate boards, various sizes; Qty scaffolding; Qty steel formwork; Qty steel pipe; Qty steel supports; Qty used corrugated iron;Qty usedcorrugatedproducts;Qty used railwayironbollards;Rubber conveyorbelt;Spindlewith electric feed;Thermojet710 pressure washer; Tough drill press; Wooden rack; Kantenfix KF2 edge clamp; Virtuex electric edge lipping planer; 200Hp Hydraulic test bench; Toyota 3 tonne forklift, dual fuel; Qty steel shore pile; Marsden chopper; Compressor trailers (not working); Ateco 790 Vehicle loading crane (hijab); 20ft container flat racks; Various sized fuel tanks; Engine driven hydraulic unit; Key joint concrete edge; Neale Tenon machine; Wadkin Overhead Router with lettering templates; Altendorf F45 3.2m table saw; Blum hinge inserter machine; Bombardier Muskegcabin; Hafco power hacksaw;Listerpoweredcementmixer;Metalframe;NovorytLaminaterepairkit; Qty 150mm channel frames; Qty timber power poles; FarmingEquipment& Materials– Fergussontractor,open cab– Bucket(manually operated), ROPs (not connected);FordsonMajor diesel tractor; Slasher; 3PL plough; Cattle grid with sides; Raised fuel tank; Post hole borer; Qty 205L drum stands; Qty used drill rods; Ripper single tyne; Steel gates; Steel implement frame; Trailer manned spray unit; Marsden chopper; Steel water tank; Miscellaneous – Alloy flying fox cage; Metal bed frames; Steel snow blade; Steel snow blade with angle attachments;

Day 2 – Saturday 12th October 2024

Vehicles/Bikes/Trailers – Holden Rodeo Ute 2005 – Single cab, registered until April 2025; 4WD recovery gear; Holden heater (HT & HK model); Car filters; Assorted car parts; Terrain Tamer tyre repair kit; Assorted car accessories; Iveco camper van (approx. 12,000 km); Vehicle jacks;

Antiques/Collectables – Singer Treadle sewing machine; Small anvil; Copper pot; Hatchet heads; Qty rabbit traps; Shell Livona 5 pound grease can; Antique telephone; Singer industrial sewing machine; Various antique and specialised wood planers; Wooden maul & wedges; BuildingMaterials,Workshop,Equipment&Tools – CeramicDux water heater (with newelements);Assortedair tools;Assorted electrical cables; Miscellaneous electrical materials; Miscellaneous plumbing materials (poly, galvanised, gate, tap fittings); Metal drawer/ chest handles; Assorted handles; Kitchen cabinet feet; Brass cabinet handles; Assorted nails, nuts, & bolts; Caravelle 550 Vitreous China Semi-Recessed Vanity Basin; Assorted door closers; Mixed hardware; Fly screen roll; Shower sets; Basin set – facet & taps; Ladder; Gate hinges;Heavyduty hinges;Rollercatchers;Brassbutt hinges;Custommade adjustableoverheadcupboardlifters;Assortedsanding belts;Plastic drawer runners;Exteriordeadlatches;Aqua Pure water filterhousingunit;Brackets;Metalbottomfix cabinetdrawer runners;Staplefasteners;Chipboardscrews;Vents;FowlerVanitybasins;Woodscrews;Bostitchstaples;Hangingrailfittings; Plastic caps; Shelf rests; Tapware - hand basin, shower set, tap (assorted used and new); Assorted sizes ceramic hand basins; Door furniture (new and reclaimed); Blue metal tool box (sockets); Plastic toolbox; Blum drawer runners; Metal storage container; Glass P200 rubber; Measuring tools; Stainless shelf brackets; Assorted tiles (house floor and wall tiles, fire place floor tiles); G clamps; Chain & eye hooks; Chains; Mini grinder; Assorted grinder & cutting discs; Multifunctional round hole cutter; Assorted concrete chairs & clips; Acrow ties; Assorted electrical fixtures (reclaimed); Convoluted water hose; 3inch pipe bender; Hakkon dumpy level (mini type 2, timber tripod); Carpenters bench vice; Fire hose with fittings; Router bits; Hilti impact drill; Spray gun pots; Sanding blocks; Painting equipment; 355mm metal cut saw; Taurus cross cut mitre saw with stand; Tap & die sets; Assorted drill bits; Assorted auger bits; Assorted sockets, spanners, pliers, shifters, multigrips; Assorted chisels, files, screwdrivers, oil stones; Taurus belt & disc sander; Assorted compressor hoses; Makita metalabrasivecut off saw;Flood lights;Trojantool box 1140 x 430 x 400 (h);Adjustableclamps;Assorted battery operateddrills& chargers;20mm driver21 piece boxsocketset;Tormek watercooledgrinding system for edgetools;Holesaws;Gas connectors;Elu internal biscuit joiner; Assorted pipe clamps; Homemade box & circular saw; Qty bricks; Qty cabinet wooden doors; Qty Canberra face bricks; Qty form ply; Qty miscellaneous timber; Qty miscellaneous timber beading; Timber slabs; Concrete blocks; Electric piston water pump; 2 x Davey firefighter pumps; Onga Twin impeller firefighter pump; Brown Monier roof tiles; 30 Ah battery; 10 Ah battery; Charger for 30 & 10 Ah batteries; Solid timber carpenters bench with vice; Qty laminated solid timber offcuts, various sizes; Large qty cover sheets, various sizes & thicknesses; Petrol pressure washer; 255mm Makita Mitre saw; Ingesol Rand 240v air compressor; Cement pavers; Qty used hardwood fence paling; Qty timber planks & form work; Wooden ladders; Wooden trestles; Farming Equipment & Materials – Kubota 4x4 Tractor L2202 DT with 4in1 bucket; Backhoe tractor attachment; Slasher; Can-Am DS 90X quadbike; Honda 250 Enduro bike; Spray tank and reel for quad bike; Spray tank back packs; Electra voltmeter electric fence; Qty fencing mesh; Qty fencing wire; Qty used fencing mesh; Qty rolls of barb wire; Qty rolls of plain wire; Qty star pickets; Qty Waratah star pickets; Industrial chipper; Post driver; Numerous 20L jerry cans; Silvan 12v spray unit; Berends landscape rake; Honda genset; Outdoor Garden Equipment – Victa Corvette parts; MTD ride on mower with catcher; Stihl battery operated lawn mower; Stihl battery operated whipper snipper; Stihl battery operated chainsaw; Qty wheel barrows; Lawn mowers; Stihl O8S chainsaw; Petrol edge trimmer; Petrol mulcher; Plastic trellis; Qty shovels; Ryobi whipper snipper; Shade cloth; Stihl brush cutter; Various gardening tools; Weed matting; Wrought iron outdoor setting; Small poly tipping trailer; Smarttek electric camping shower; Household Items– Assorted tea pots & sugarbowls;Cutlery draw inserts;Jars;Cupboard;2 x Selfopening garbagebins;Bench top garbagebin;Electricfan;Leatherofficechair; Vintage3-seatlounge;Vintagesingleseat; Stove & grill;Book case;Cane chest;China cabinet; Evaporator cooler; Fisher & Paykel dryer; Pine dining room table; Queen size bed; Side table; Single seat lounge; Miscellaneous – Gun cleaning equipment; Wooden boxes; Electric typewriter; Electric engraver; Metal tins; Piezo siren; Quiksilver inflatable boat, 3.3 Mariner with built in fuel tank; Front runner blue pin board material; Ammunition box; Gun safe; Qty fishing gear; 45 year old fly rod in new condition; Giant ladies push bike; ARB Camp fridge freezer; Passap knitting machine; Rieco 12 volt vertical legs & controller;

Inspections: 8am | Auction: 9am Pre-registrations available via the KMPL office Refer to kirshnermackay.com.au for further details, photos & inventory.

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DEATH NOTICES

CONTE, Peter (Pasquale).

GARAGE SALE

Saturday 5 October 9am – 12noon

Ornaments, bric-abrac, pots, plants etc.

9 Snowden Street, Zalka Heights, Cooma

FOR SALE

Cooma Radio Taxi Co-op car

For enquiries and inspection 0418 484 893

ABN: 77 389 473 372

you don't use it...

We regretfully announce the unexpected death of Peter (Pasquale) Conte who passed away peacefully at home in Cooma on September 17, 2024. Peter (Pasquale) Conte of Rothlyn Road Chakola, son of Girolamo and Anna Conte of Warrawong NSW. Eldest Brother to Daniel, Mario, Bruno, Emilio, Carlo Conte and families.

Beloved Uncle of Justin Conte, Jared, Sammy Conte and Gabriella Conte. Cousin of Enrico Conte and family.

Beloved friend to Thomas Cuda, Tony Khoury, Harry Macary, Paul McLauchlin, Ces Basi, Louie Awad, Simo Bozinovska, Edmond El HaShem and their families. Sadly missed by all his friends and families of the Cooma Monaro community.

The funeral service will be held on Friday, October 4, 2024 at 1pm at the Cooma Lawn Cemetery followed by the wake at Cooma Ex-Services Club from 2.30pm onwards.

MATTNER (AM), Elizabeth Therese “Betty”

26/4/1928 – 23/9/2024

Aged 96 years. Passed away peacefully at Yallambee Lodge, Cooma.

Dearly loved wife of Richard (dec). Loving mother of Paul, Chris (Joe) and James. Loved mother-in-law of Nicola and Kerry. Adored grandmother of Lara, Georgina, Sebastian, Geordie, Claire and Leigh. Daughter of Christopher (dec) and Vera (dec).

Loved sister of Aileen (dec), Noel (dec), Kevin and Val.

An extraordinary woman who worked tirelessly for the communities she lived in.

The memorial service will be at St Patricks Catholic Church, Cooma on Friday, October 11, 2024 at 1pm There will be a wake at Cooma Bowling Club a er the service.

Please wear something COLOURFUL In lieu of owers, please consider a donation to Dementia Australia. The family o ers our sincere thanks to the nursing sta at Yallambee Lodge and Dr Brian Tugwell for their care of Betty over recent years.

Students explore career, study opportunities

SNOWY Monaro secondary students have embraced the Monaro High School careers expo day, learning more about a range of industries and career opportunities.

More than 50 local businesses and services featured at the expo with students from Monaro High School, St Patrick’s Parish, Snowy Mountains Christian School, Bombala High School, The Alpine School and Jindabyne High School in attendance.

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The Cooma TAFE team held a number of stalls, showcasing the many career pathways available through TAFE.

Representing

Country Universities Centre Snowy Monaro are centre manager, Nadine Holland; education coordinator, Han Worsley and education support, Bronte Tozer.

Monaro High School teachers Phil Ingram, Michelle Pollard and Kari Ingram at the careers expo. Ms Pollard was praised for e orts organising the event.

CAREERS: Sarah Atkinson, Tayne Ephraims and Cody Gould represent Jack Atkinson Surveying at the Monaro High School careers expo. PHOTOS: Nathan Thompson

Medical students Chloe and Bridget promote careers in medicine at the careers expo.

Cooma claims Coomagui Cup

THE Coomagui Challenge Cup is an annual interclub competition between Cooma and Bermagui Sporting Clays clubs which began in 2002 as a way of promoting participation in Sporting Clays at the two clubs.

Since 2002, Cooma has won the challenge 13 times and Bermagui 10. The competition occurs over the course of the two club’s September shoots with the aggregation of the top two scores from each grade for each club giving each club a score out of 600 at each shoot and out of 1200 in total.

The first leg of the Cup was held on September 15 at the Cooma range and the thin blooded coastal visitors were greeted by several inches of snow on the ground and an icy breeze.

Conditions improved by lunch time but by then the damage was done and at the end of the day “Team Cooma” (the top two scores in each grade) had posted a total score of 479/600 establishing a lead of 54 targets going into the Bermagui leg the following weekend.

Conditions were far more pleasant at the Bermagui range for the second leg with Bermagui hopeful for a reversal of fortunes using their home ground advantage however “Team Cooma” showed the depth of their talent by posting another great score of 464/600 with Cooma junior Zach Poucher being the only shooter doubling up from the previous weekend.

Cooma won the day by 28 targets giving an overall winning margin of 82 targets with a score of 943/1200 vs Bermagui on 861.

The next shoot at Cooma Sporting Clays is on October 20 and as always new shooters are welcome and should contact president Andrew on 0413 013 689 for more details.

Invertational produces stunning win

A VERY good field of sprinters lined up for the TAB Federal Hcp over 1200 metres last Saturday at Canberra with the five year-old mare Invertational having her first run after a spell for Matt Kelley’s Canberra stable.

Raced by Cooma locals Beven and Dannielle Tobler, along with Bevan’s father Ken, the little pocket rocket, ridden by Coriah Keatings,

drew awkwardly in barrier five and was at the tail of the field after several hundred metres.

Ridden patiently by Keatings, Invertational remained at the tail of the field and on entering the straight had a wall of horses in front of her. With a slight bump with a competitor to make some room, she was second widest and still well off the leaders with

200 metres to go, but had found another gear.

In what was very exciting to watch live, she rushed past her rivals and claimed the leader, Danny’s St Darci, about 30 metres before the line to win by a neck margin.

She now has a good record of five wins from 15 starts, and has enormous potential to win much

better races.

I’ve Bean Tryin’ made the long trip to Dubbo on Sunday for the Dubbo Cup. Ridden by Nick Heywood, the Cooma-owned gelding saw a lot of his rivals rumps and got out too late to make up the headway.

The best thing about the race’s conclusion was that it was won by Sneak Preview, at odds of 70-1,

ridden by Jockey Kody Nestor, beating home the metropolitan raiders.

Having previously been a jockey, Nestor had a period as a trainer, when he trained Sneak Preview, before re-commencing his career as a jockey.

Sneak Preview is now trained by the jockey’s uncle Peter Nestor at Dubbo.

Swim centre now open for summer season

COOMA Swim Centre is now open, with the pool operating as of yesterday.

Michelle Thomas of Michelle’s Swim School said with the weather finally warming up, now is a lovely time to hop in the water.

Season passes are available to purchase now from the centre. Passes for families of three, four, five and six are available as well as single adult, children, concession and business passes.

Swimming lessons with Michelle begin on October 14, for which she is currently taking bookings.

Cooma Swimming Club is also kicking off their season with a Come Try Swim Club event at 5.30pm on Tuesday October 15. The club is all about developing skills, preparing for swimming carnivals and creating friendships. According to Cooma Swimming Club, if you can swim 25 metres freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke or butterfly and love having fun and making friends, then Cooma Swimming Club is for you. All current and new members are welcome.

The Cooma Swim Centre is open 6am to 6.30pm Monday to Friday and 10am to 6pm Saturday and Sunday.

Jack Fairfield-Smith (1st B grade), Doug Alcock (High-Gun), Montana Schofield (2nd Juniors and B Grade), Kris Jones (1st C grade), Geo Ingram (2nd C Grade), Zach Poucher (1st Junior and A grade).

ON TARGET: Zach Poucher (1st A Grade), Chris Davis (High-Gun), Craig Cotterill (= 2nd B grade), Adam Mower (= 2nd B Grade), Andrew Fairfield-Smith (3rd C grade), Glen Weston (2nd C grade). PHOTOS: Cooma Sporting Clays

Jindabyne Bushpigs honour its players, volunteers

Dutch recognised for tireless o -field work

THE Jindabyne Rugby Union Club celebrated a fantastic season with its senior club presentation night last Friday at the Banjo Paterson Inn. With the senior Bushpigs winning a third straight premiership, players and supporters celebrated in style as accolades were awarded

to the Bushpigs and Miss Piggies players.

While all awards are special, a particularly popular choice for club person of the year was Saskia Dutch for all her stellar work behind the scenes.

Awards for the Bushpigs and Miss Piggies went to: Best forward - Matthew

Norman and Montana Hawkins; best back - Dylan Johnson and Bernadette Lai; rookiePatrick Killin and Sarah Farrell; best and fairest - Jackson Stewart and Charlotte Nicholls; coach’s award - Gavin Fines and Sam Lindy; and players’ player - Darcy Alexander and Amira Draper

Players’ player awards went to Amira Draper and Darcy Alexander pictured with Mick Needham.

Best forward awards were Montana Hawkins and Matthew Norman with Matt Fish.

Best back was presented by Lochy Thompson to Bernadette Lai (absent) and Dylan Johnson.

HONOUR: Club person of the year was Saskia Dutch pictured with Harry Cummins and Nicole Raine. PHOTOS: Jindabyne Bushpigs

Heelers prepare for coming season

Sport shorts

Six-a-side football returns

THE Cooma Tigers six-a-side football competition will start on Wednesday October 16 with the club encouraging returning and new players to register their sides as soon as possible.

The popular night-time competition is one of the region’s most anticipated competitions, allowing players of all abilities to enjoy the round-ball game.

This year, the club is running the following competitions: under 12s, under 15s, open men’s, open women’s and open mixed.

Cooma six-a-side is played on a smaller field with smaller goals, ensuring players get more touches of the ball and a lot more action.

The competition consists of 20-rounds, with matches played on Wednesday nights at Nijong Oval.

Cricket coaches develop skills MONARO junior cricket coaches have enhanced their skills following a recent coaching development course.

Coaches running Blast programs this season were taken through a range of skills and game based activities, designed to help young cricketers learn the game in a fun and inclusive setting.

Blast is an introductory cricket program designed to engage children up to 10-years-old of all skills and abilities. Blast is focussed on fun, game-based activities, to help children learn the skills needed to play cricket.

Cricket NSW Blast specialist, Beck Frostick, ran the coaching session in Cooma where local coaches from Bombala, Cooma and Jindabyne participated.

Platts praised for hard work as club president

THE Bombala Blue Heelers have held a successful AGM with the club already planning for a bumper 2025 season.

The club has thanked Hugh Platts for his two-year stint as Heelers president.

“Hugh has been there through the lows and highs of the club and is the epitome of a clubman, always putting the Heelers first,” a club spokesperson said.

“This year particularly showed his heart and effort for

the senior club as it was a very tough year with any other club president thinking it was too much but you would have never noticed with Hugh as our leader.

“The continued success the club has had is due to his selflessness and his commitment to the Blue Heelers and Bombala community. We can’t thank him and his family enough for all they have done for our great club.”

The club has welcomed new president, Peter Jones, into the

role. Peter has been involved with the Heelers since his playing days when he moved to Bombala in 1990 from the Hunter region.

Peter played in the 1991 first grade premiership side and again with the reserve grade premiership team in 2001.

“Peter has always been around the Heelers after his playing days had finished, whether it was being a respected referee for the Junior rugby league or being a big part of fundraisers

for the club,” the spokesperson said.

“We are very happy to see Peter steer us into the future in 2025.”

James Coates has been elected vice president for another year. James has been involved with junior and senior rugby league for a number of years.

“We are excited to have him as the vice president again. He is a clubman through and through and he’ll be committed as ever for the club and community,” the spokesperson said.

Red Devils recognise club’s best

THE Cooma Red Devils have recognised on-field achievements and volunteer efforts at the club’s end-of-season presentation night.

Players, volunteers and Cooma rugby supporters gathered at the Alpine Hotel (the club’s major sponsor) to celebrate season 2024.

A highlight of the season was the success of the under 10s side who won the premiership in just their first season. Coach

Jack French was awarded the Nichols Family trophy for coach of the year. Kath Nichols presented Jack with the award.

Red Devils stalwart and popular player, Edwin Ingram, received one of the club’s most treasured accolades. Ingram won the Peter Payten trophy for most dedicated player.

Ingram covers multiple positions in the forward pack and is regarded as one of senior side’s most respected players.

While the senior side didn’t reach the finals, the club’s under 10 and 14s side both did.

The club also held its highly regarded old boy’s day and ladies’ day events, attracting hundreds of rugby fans.

Award winners were: Gordon Haylock trophy most promising player - Will Bucknell; Sidney Brothers trophy most improved player - Angus Lithgow; Quod’s Plumbing trophy players’

player - Jake Quodling; Schofield Sheep Services top try scorer - Connor Campbell; Cooma Rugby coaches’ award - Josh McDonald; Litchfield Trophy best and fairest - Leo Dwyer; Anthony Payten and Alpine Hotel most outstanding first grade player - Connor Campbell; club person of the year - Chris DeRooy; and the Graham Dobbie best on ground for old boy’s day - Jake Quodling.

Coaches learnt more about setting u fun skill based activities and how to keep participants engaged through the hour Blast sessions.

Blast programs will be run in Bombala, Cooma and Jindabyne. Further details can be found at playcricket.com.au

Blast is just one part of Monaro junior cricket with the Friday competitions to start in early November. Bombala will once again have hard ball and soft ball sides, returning the fold alongside Berridale, Cooma and Jindabyne sides.

Regos open for Jindy touch foy ONE of the region’s most popular sporting groups is the Jindabyne Touch Football Association, with hundreds of players each season.

In 2024, the competition will undergo a change following feedback from senior players and parents of junior touch footy players.

This season there will be a children’s clinic for six to 10-year-olds. This setup will help players gain skills in a fun environment.

Competition will see the following divisions: cadets (10 to 14-year-olds), young guns (players 15-20-years-old), seniors (21-34-years-of-age), and masters (players 35 and over).

Registrations will open in this next fortnight with competition to start on November 7.

Social tennis is ace THE Snowy Tennis Club in Cooma is encouraging players interested in a social game on Saturdays to come along to the courts from 1pm.

Located next to Snowy Oval on Yarra Street, the club offers players with a wide range of abilities a fun and enjoyable afternoon.

Boasting some of the region’s best players, the Snowy Club combines top tennis with a social setting.

All new players are welcome. Head along to the courts for a 1pm start on Saturdays.

VOLUNTEERS: Hugh Platts (left) welcomes new Heelers president Peter Jones into the role. Platts has been praised by the club for his hard work over the last two years.

PHOTO: Bombala Blue Heelers

Golfing scores better than par

Coolamatong conditions

Rupcic, Jan O’Halloran and Kylie Woodcock.

The men’s four-ballbest-ball was won by Mick Thoms and Bruce Hart with 45 points on a countback from Adam Foster and Daniel Wilson and in third place Ross

Murphy who also shot 73 nett. Steve Young had a 74 nett to make the placings in B grade.

In the ladies’ Jan O’Halloran had 68 nett with Kylie Woodcock finishing with a 73 nett. In the men’s September

monthly medal both Richard Hendriks and Bill Quin (previous winner) progress through to the final of the monthly medal for 2024.

Men’s near pins for

Wednesday were Kevin Cramer on three, Bill Quin on five, Dave Rubin on 15 and Werner Siegenthaler on 17.

Ladies’ near pins were Kylie Woodcock on 3 and

Cooma golfers contest split sixes

By COOMA GOLF CLUB

THERE were beautiful spring conditions over the weekend at the Cooma Golf Club as plenty of golfers dusted off the clubs for the stableford and split sixes on Saturday. The overall winner of the stableford was Alan Kelly with a great score of 40 points.

David Goggin and Kerry Blencowe had a very impressive score of 75 points to win the split sixes, a great effort by the pair.

The A Grade winner was Mark Burke with 38 points on countback from Tim Young. In B Grade, Nathan Docker won with 39 points and the C Grade winner was Kerry Blencowe with 39 points.

Balls went to Donna Smith, Tim Young, Brian Searl, Roy Hankinson, Marty Janota, Bailey Burke, Tom Stewart, Gino Cerro and Pete Devereux.

Nearest the pin on the fourth hole went to David Goggin, the ninth to Phillip Patricks from Khancoban Country

Club, hole 11 to Alan Kelly and 17 to Dylan Litchfield.

On Sunday, the stableford winner was Adam Jakins with 40 points. Balls went to Kerry Blencowe, Ben Rolfe, Ben Langdon, David Goggin, Kristan Peters from Pambula-Merimbula Golf Club and Sean Smith.

Nearest the pin on hole nine was claimed by Bailey Burke. In the midweek stableford, Simon Allen was the overall winner with a terrific score of 41 points. A Grade was captured

by Mitch Hynes with 38 points, B Grade went to Alan Kelly with 39 points and C Grade went to Jeff Burgess with 36 points on countback from Kerry Blencowe.

Balls went to John Harris, Mike Introna, Col Langdon, Wayne Flynn and Kerry Blencowe. Nearest the pin on nine was won by Roy Hankinson and Col Langdon won 17.

This Saturday is the monthly medal, Sunday is a stableford and the midweek competition is the midweek medal.

Jan O’Halloran cleaned up capturing the remaining three on 8, 15 and 17.

Members are reminded there are several events coming up on the calendar including the club’s 70th

anniversary dinner on Saturday November 16. All members and visitors with an affiliation with the club are urged to attend what will be a great celebration of 70 years.

Neil Thompson shoots top round

By BOMBALA GOLF CLUB

ON Saturday, the Bombala Golf Club didn’t have any starters. Players were supporting the charity bowls day, from all accounts it was a huge success.

Sunday’s event was a stableford for Neil Thompson trophy. Neil was on fire, determined to win his own trophy. Neil came in with the good score of 41 points (this should make for a new handicap), ahead of Ray Crawford,

Darren Forrester and Brad Yelds all on 36 points. Neil also won the golden shot and nearest the pin on hole 17. Golf program for the week

Ladies’ Wednesday October 2 - Stableford, club trophy

Members

Saturday October 6Stroke, monthly medal

Monday October 7Par, M.Ingram trophy Golfers are reminded clocks go forward an hour on Saturday night.

IN-FORM: Richard Hendriks had a fine 66 nett score in last Wednesday’s monthly medal.

PHOTO: Coolamatong Golf Club

Thredbo launches Gravity Pass

MTB Park set to re-open in November

THREDBO Resort has launched a new Gravity Pass for the 2024/25 mountain biking season.

A must-have for passionate riders, the new Gravity Season Pass offers unlimited access to Thredbo MTB Park and the biggestever exclusive benefits program.

For riders who plan to ride for more than six days this season, the Gravity Pass unlocks incredible value on lift access plus massive further savings while in the resort.

Thredbo MTB business manager, Tim Windshuttle, encourages riders to make the most of this season with the new Gravity Pass.

MTB Park opening in November.

months ahead.

“As the country’s only lift-accessed MTB Park, we’re proud to offer an unrivalled downhill riding experience in Australia. With new trails and network upgrades coming plus Australia’s biggest MTB events calendar, it’s shaping up to be our best season yet,” Mr Windshuttle said.

“If you want to maximise riding time but minimise costs, you’ll score the best value with our new Gravity Pass.”

Set to re-open on November 16, Thredbo MTB Park is currently being rebuilt in preparation for the season with a range of exciting developments planned for the

Thredbo Resort is excited to announce the opening of the new Revolver trail, providing intermediate riders with more variety off the Kosciuszko Chairlift, the new Revolver trail will offer an alternate option when riding the upper half of the Kosciuszko Flow Trail.

Along with an exciting new freeride jumps trail which is coming to the Cruiser area in 2025. To better assist riders this season with navigating the park, the current two Upper and Lower All Mountain trails are being rebranded into three individual trails named Panorama, Pegasus and Dream Catcher.

Another exciting addition is the new Rockpools trail which adds another gravity trail option from Gondola Mid Station to Valley Terminal, utilising the old Village Cross Country Loop in reverse.

A range of upgrades have also been made to the existing trail network. These include a major realignment of the Kosciuszko Flow Trail on the lower slopes, a new section on the Lower AllMountain Trail (Dream Catcher) as well as a revamp of Grasshopper with more flow and jumps.

A limited number of Thredbo Gravity Passes are available to purchase now at thredbo.com.au

Para Development camps conclude

EARLIER in September, Snow Australia wrapped up its third Para Development Camp of the year with the highly-anticipated Spring Development Camp at Perisher.

This camp brought together both skiers and snowboarders, focusing on gaining mileage, improving technique, exploring alternative riding styles, and - most importantly - enjoying the unique conditions of Spring snow.

The camp kicked off with a snowboard-focused day, taking full advantage of the frozen, firm spring snow in the mornings.

Riders had the opportunity to consolidate the skills they honed throughout the season, with specific focus on improving control, turn shape and understanding performance goals.

The afternoons brought a shift in focus, as the athletes hit the Yabby Flats Terrain Park to try out new tricks, experiment with freestyle riding and push their comfort zones.

This pattern of structured, skillbased morning sessions followed by more exploratory and playful afternoons continued throughout the week.

Each day’s morning sessions were designed to refine technique, whether

it was carving for the skiers or board control for the snowboarders. Meanwhile, the afternoon sessions were all about adventure, encouraging participants to explore Perisher’s terrain parks, boardercross tracks and diverse riding environments.

A standout feature of the camp was the sense of camaraderie and mutual learning between skiers and snowboarders. Athletes from different disciplines engaged with each other, challenging one another to match turn shapes, analyse performance and exchange insights from their respective sports.

This cross-discipline interaction provided a unique learning environment, fostering not just technical improvement but also a sense of community and teamwork.

Snow Australia said the Spring Development Camp was a huge success, blending serious skill-building with the fun and excitement of exploring new techniques and riding in varied terrain.

As the domestic season came to a close, participants left with improved confidence, a better understanding of their discipline and a renewed enthusiasm for the sport.

ADVENTURE: Mountain Biking enthusiasts get excited for Thredbo’s

PHOTO: Thredbo Media

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Extreme river racing

By TRISTA HEATH

THE Snowy River Extreme Race (SRER) is Australia’s largest whitewater kayaking race, held annually on the Snowy River between Guthega Power Station and Island Bend.

The event attracts participants from across Australia and internationally, offering a thrilling experience for paddlers of all skill levels.

Taking place on Sunday October 6, the community-driven event brings together Whitewater enthusiasts to challenge the rapids and celebrate the river.

Running since 2016, the event has grown significantly each year, becoming a key event in the whitewater racing community.

In 2017, the SRER was recognised as ‘Event of the Year’ by Paddle NSW, which solidified its reputation as a top event for both paddlers and spectators.

A SRER organiser, Henry Friend, said participation has grown steadily

since the event’s inception and in 2018, the event attracted more than 200 racers, and last year, there were around 170 participants.

“Spectator numbers are also strong, with many community members and visitors coming out to enjoy the race and atmosphere,” Mr Friend said.

“The Snowy River provides the perfect combination of challenging rapids and stunning scenery, making it ideal for a whitewater race.

“The location between Sydney and Melbourne is convenient for competitors and spectators from both cities.”

The race is open to paddlers of varying skill levels and hosts two main race sections, a 2km Class III-IV stretch for expert paddlers and a 1.7km Class III section for intermediate paddlers.

Both sections are run as ‘pairs’ races, where competitors race in teams of two for safety.

“While we encourage participation, paddlers must meet safety

requirements and have the appropriate experience for the class they are entering,” Mr Friend said.

Mr Friend said the SRER event is not just about competition; it’s about community.

Mr Friend said the SRER event is not just about competition; it’s about

“The event is powered by volun-

“The event is powered by volunteers and sponsors who ensure its success year after year,” Mr Friend said.

“It’s an inclusive event that promotes the spirit of adventure and camaraderie within the whitewater community.

“We also work hard to support local businesses and encourage environmental awareness, ensuring the Snowy River remains a pristine and beautiful location for years to come.”

Participants wanting to challenge the great Snowy River are encouraged to register for the race via the website, www.snowyriverextremerace.com.au

For more information on Sunday’s race visit the website or contact snowyriverextremerace@gmail.com

Where the Flick

EXTREME: Gold Sponsor, Horizon Line Canoes, showing off last year’s second major prize. PHOTOS: Supplied

Around 170 participants registered in last year’s Snowy River Extreme Race event with many others attending to watch the impressive sport.

Last year’s October event saw many participants and spectators to the Snowy River.

Community upset Preferences key

JINDABYNE residents could have up to three locally based councillors representing them on the next Snowy Monaro Regional Council with the crucial distribution of preferences taking place on Tuesday.

BERRIDALE RESIDENTS CALL FOR EARLIER POOL OPENING

By NATHAN THOMPSON

‘LET US swim’ is the cry from many Berridale residents, particularly young families, who are frustrated their pool will not open until late November.

While Cooma residents are swimming following their pool opening on October 1, Adaminaby and Berridale residents have almost a two month wait for their first splash of the season in their community pool.

Berridale residents are calling on Snowy Monaro Regional Council to reconsider the November 25 opening - a fortnight later than last season - and

have the pool operational and staffed by mid-October.

“Berridale is a growing town with many families now calling it home,” Freya Woodhouse, parent and member of advocacy group – Best Friends of Berridale Pool, said.

“After school and on weekends, the pool is the hub of the community, especially for families.

“We hope Council listens to our concerns and opens the pool before late November.”

The Best Friends of Berridale Pool group formed in April 2024, comprising residents from Dalgety, Jindabyne and Berridale.

The group provided a detailed

submission to Council’s operational plan and budget for 2024/25, highlighting the importance of the pool in the Berridale community.

The submission discussed the ‘high social value’ of community swimming pools and the essential community service the Berridale pool plays through learning to swim classes, fitness, sports training and hosting school swimming carnivals.

Group member, Sue Elderfield, is echoing the community’s call for an earlier opening and for Berridale season passes to be used at other pools before the Berridale swimming season commences.

“The pool is a very important part of our community,” Mrs Elderfield said.

“There aren’t a lot of recreational options for families in Berridale but we have a great pool, it just needs to open much sooner.”

A Council spokesperson said opening times are reliant on staffing and maintenance.

“Opening and closing dates of seasonal pools are dependent on staff availability and maintenance requirements. And, of course, the weather,” the spokesperson said.

“We are currently reviewing the pool access provisions of season passes.”

At the time this masthead went to print, the final result was yet to be declared with preferences being distributed at 9.15am Tuesday October 1 at the returning office in Queanbeyan.

Jindabyne’s Reuben Rose, lead candidate of Group F, had surpassed the quota for election.

Mr Rose had amassed 1,101 votes as the number candidate for his Jindabyne based group.

With preferences to come, second candidate, Christopher Chan, was in a strong position to be elected.

Jindabyne resident, Nick Elliott, was also closing in on a councillor spot with his Group H, led by Bob Stewart, receiving 1,217 first preference votes. With preferences flowing from Mr Stewart and other groups, Mr Elliott was in the running to be elected. An updated election story can be found at - www. monaropost.com.au.

Lounges

CONCERNS: The Berridale community is calling for its pool to open before late November so families can come together and use one of the town’s main recreational facilities.

PHOTO: Nathan Thompson

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Extreme river racing

By TRISTA HEATH

THE Snowy River Extreme Race (SRER) is Australia’s largest whitewater kayaking race, held annually on the Snowy River between Guthega Power Station and Island Bend.

The event attracts participants from across Australia and internationally, offering a thrilling experience for paddlers of all skill levels.

Taking place on Sunday October 6, the community-driven event brings together Whitewater enthusiasts to challenge the rapids and celebrate the river.

Running since 2016, the event has grown significantly each year, becoming a key event in the whitewater racing community.

In 2017, the SRER was recognised as ‘Event of the Year’ by Paddle NSW, which solidified its reputation as a top event for both paddlers and spectators.

A SRER organiser, Henry Friend, said participation has grown steadily

since the event’s inception and in 2018, the event attracted more than 200 racers, and last year, there were around 170 participants.

“Spectator numbers are also strong, with many community members and visitors coming out to enjoy the race and atmosphere,” Mr Friend said.

“The Snowy River provides the perfect combination of challenging rapids and stunning scenery, making it ideal for a whitewater race.

“The location between Sydney and Melbourne is convenient for competitors and spectators from both cities.”

The race is open to paddlers of varying skill levels and hosts two main race sections, a 2km Class III-IV stretch for expert paddlers and a 1.7km Class III section for intermediate paddlers.

Both sections are run as ‘pairs’ races, where competitors race in teams of two for safety.

“While we encourage participation, paddlers must meet safety

requirements and have the appropriate experience for the class they are entering,” Mr Friend said.

Mr Friend said the SRER event is not just about competition; it’s about community.

Mr Friend said the SRER event is not just about competition; it’s about

“The event is powered by volun-

“The event is powered by volunteers and sponsors who ensure its success year after year,” Mr Friend said.

“It’s an inclusive event that promotes the spirit of adventure and camaraderie within the whitewater community.

“We also work hard to support local businesses and encourage environmental awareness, ensuring the Snowy River remains a pristine and beautiful location for years to come.”

Participants wanting to challenge the great Snowy River are encouraged to register for the race via the website, www.snowyriverextremerace.com.au

For more information on Sunday’s race visit the website or contact snowyriverextremerace@gmail.com

Where the Flick

EXTREME: Gold Sponsor, Horizon Line Canoes, showing off last year’s second major prize. PHOTOS: Supplied

Around 170 participants registered in last year’s Snowy River Extreme Race event with many others attending to watch the impressive sport.

Last year’s October event saw many participants and spectators to the Snowy River.