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Berridale Lions Club reflects on 50-years Community has say on Council budget

By KAREN FORMAN

IF you are new to Berridale and keen to become part of the community, then consider joining Berridale Lions Club.

That’s the message the club’s youngest members, along with newly installed president, Stuart Reid, is putting out as the club celebrates its 50th annual changeover dinner and enters its 51st year of serving the

Berridale community.

Mr Reid says he would happily see new membership come from longtime residents as well, but he is particularly keen to encourage people who have recently relocated to the town to go along to a monthly dinner meeting, meet some friendly faces, and join in some of the club’s activities.

While applauding its longtime members, including the

last two foundation members who both have died recently, Geoff Woodhouse and Alan Field, Mr Reid says with volunteer numbers dwindling in both Lions and other service clubs all around Australia, it is important for young people to join in and take over the reins.

“It is great that we have four younger people among our ranks, Melissa Davoli, David Johnson, Alan Stillie and Kristy

he said.

Ms Davoli, 30, who joined with partner Mr Johnson three years ago, recommends Lions as a great place to come, socialise and help the community.

“We loved it so much we invited our neighbours Alan and Kristy and they are now loving it too,” she says.

■ Berridale Lions 50th annual changeover dinner report and photos page 4.

By NATHAN THOMPSON

HUNDREDS of community submissions have been registered as consultation closed this week for Snowy Monaro Regional Council’s draft operational plan, budget and fees and charges documents.

The 28-day public feedback window closed on Monday with more than 160 formal submissions received by Council (at time this masthead went to print).

Hundreds more comments were passed onto Council staff and councillors at the multiple drop-in sessions and community stalls held throughout the region.

Snowy Monaro Regional Council Mayor Chris Hanna said the most common themes raised during the consultation period were Council’s proposed reductions to road maintenance, limiting the biosecurity function and cutting the mobile library service.

“The changes are just proposed at this stage. We have had really strong engagement from across the community. The pop-up stalls have had really good numbers,” Mayor Hanna said.

“Our communications have improved this year and more information to our community has helped with engagement.”

Mayor Hanna said there has been strong feedback from the community on Council’ proposal to stop maintaining unsealed roads with less than 35 vehicle movements per day and 150 vehicle movements on sealed roads.

“It’s important we go through all the submissions. It’s only a proposal at this stage,” he said.

“I have concerns over the roads and what it means to the rural community. When Council comes together we will really discuss that.” Council will meet at an extraordinary meeting on June 27 to adopt the revised budget and operational plan.

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COMMUNITY: Berridale Lions Club former president Fred Hacker with newly appointed president Stuart Reid. PHOTO: Karen Forman

Jindabyne Lions Club gather to celebrate 57 years of service

By TRISTA HEATH

THE Jindabyne Lion’s Club held their 57th annual changeover lunch on Saturday June 1 at Horizons Resort in Jindabyne reflecting on a year of success within the community.

A meal was shared with members, fellow Lions from Cooma and Berridale and special guests saw the finalisation of the current board and changeover to the 2024/25 board.

It was also a chance for the club to celebrate their community accomplishments over the last 12-months and say thank you to the many who have helped the club carry out their Lions and community duties.

During the past year, the club has distributed $7,100 to local, regional, national, and international worthy causes.

In 2022, the club announced they were striving to support a local family with a young child, Bella, who has a debilitating condition.

Since 2022, the club is pleased to say they have reached their target of $25,000, and with the help of

the Australian Lions Foundation, have been able fund the training of an assistance dog.

Jindabyne Lions Club president Coleena McCarty said Bella has finished her training both here and in Victoria and has now received her assistance dog.

“Again, I would like to thank all who gave generously to Bella especially the Berridale Lions Club and participants of the Coolamatong Gala Golf Day who freely opened their wallets,” Ms McCarty said.

A presentation was delivered by second District Governor David McKenna to long serving members including Brian Farmer for 50 years, Julian Besestri for 40 years and Gunter Prost for 35 years dedication.

Bringing in the new year for the club they had inductions of six new members with the latest member, Noeline Dahlen Maclean being inducted on the day.

Councillor Peter Beer gave a short update on Snowy Monaro Regional Council t and thanked the Lions Club for being such an integral and appreciated link in the Jindabyne Community.

The club also heard a short address from Madison Quinn a year nine student that Lions Club is supporting for an exchange in the USA soon.

“We wish Madison all the best for this big adventure,” Ms McCarty said.

The fundraising activities by the dedicated Lions Club has kept them very busy over the last 12 months.

“Our popular Easter Art Show and Sale went ahead this year with the extremely popular and social opening night cocktail party and presentation of awards,” Ms McCarty said.

“As a service to the community our club successfully hosted both the Australia Day celebrations and the ANZAC Day breakfast.

“We were also able to host our Senior’s Christmas Party, after being postponed during COVID, 250 students from our Pre-schools, Jindabyne High School and Snowy Mountains Grammar School were able to send letters to Santa and receive a reply; a big thank you to Helen Besestri.”

The students from Jindabyne High School and the Snowy Mountains Grammar

School impressed the judges at the Jindabyne Youth of the Year competition where Charlotte Walker-Broose from SMGS was announced as the local winner after a very impressive speech.

A continued tradition for many years, Jindabyne friends and residents continued to donate adult, and child used spectacles to ‘Lions Recycle for Sight’ this

year also.

Ms McCarty said their Lions Mints and Christmas Cakes and Puddings continued to be popular within the community over the Christmas period and everyone seems to like the new recipe.

“All our activities would not be possible without the efforts of our members, families, friends, and gener-

ous sponsors who volunteer their time and sponsorship to assist the organisers to make these events such a success,” Ms McCarty said.

“I am confident that together with the incoming board and dedication of Members and friends we will continue to service our community.

“Thank you everyone one for your amazing efforts.”

SERVICE: Jindabyne Lions Club new board members Noel Braun, Judy Pidcock, Coleena McCarty, Nira Windeatt and Gunter Prost with Second District Governor David McKenna (middle). PHOTO: Supplied.

Vale Gary Nairn AO

By NATHAN THOMPSON

TRIBUTES from across the region are flowing in for former Member for Eden-Monaro, Gary Nairn AO, who died over the weekend.

Mr Nairn AO, aged 73, is being remembered as a kind and decent man, and a member who advocated fiercely for the Snowy Monaro.

Mr Nairn AO represented the Liberal Party as the Member for EdenMonaro in 1996. He was re-elected in 1998, 2001 and 2004. He was defeated at the 2007 election by Labor’s Dr Mike Kelly.

Current Member for Eden-Monaro Kristy McBain said Mr Nairn AO was a respected public identity who dedicated much of his life to the region.

“I was saddened to learn of the passing of Gary,” Ms McBain said.

“Gary was a popular and respected community advocate who served as the local Member from 1996 to 2007. He was also appointed Parliamentary Secretary and Special Minister of State in the Howard Government.

“My condolences to his family and wife, Rose.”

Member of the Legislative Council Bronnie Taylor praised Mr Nairn AO, saying he was one of the Monaro’s ‘biggest’ champions.

“Gary Nairn AO was a good and decent man who represented his electorate of Eden-Monaro with determination, respect and kindness. He never played the person but was focused on the issues that mattered for the communities he represented,” Mrs Taylor said.

“He was a true gentleman and has

REMEMBERED: Tributes from across the country are flowing in for Gary Nairn AO, with the former Member for Eden-Monaro remembered as a kind and caring man. Mr Nairn AO was the chairman of the Mulloon Institute. He is pictured with former Member for Monaro Nichole Overall and Kathy Kelly, director for the Mulloon Institute. PHOTO: Nichole Overall

left a legacy that will be remembered and treasured for all that knew him.

“I feel very honoured to have known him and grateful for the advice and wise words that he always had the time to share.”

Mr Nairn AO died at a Gold Coast hospital surrounded by family, including his wife Rose. He had been battling lung cancer for many months.

The former minister was heavily involved in the Mulloon Institute as the organisation’s former chairman.

The Mulloon Institute has strong connections with the Snowy Monaro

and is a not-for-profit, research, education and advocacy organisation. It is recognised globally as a demonstrator of sustainable agriculture and environmental regeneration through landscape rehydration and restoration.

In a statement, the Mulloon Institute said it is deeply saddened by Mr Nairn’s passing.

“Gary was a wonderful man and a great leader. He was the heart and soul of our organisation for many years. He worked tirelessly and believed passionately in the work of the Mulloon Institute and its benefits for Australia. We will miss him terribly,” the organisation said.

“We intend to host a memorial service for Gary at the Mulloon farm in Bungendore in the near future, details will made available as they are confirmed.”

Mr Nairn AO was the immediate past Australian Chairman of the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Awards in Australia.

He was appointed chairman of the national board in 2018.

“He was dogged in his determination to modernise the Duke of Ed Framework so that it could become increasingly accessible to young Australians. Gary led the Duke of Ed through a period of unrivalled growth. He also led it through the unprecedented challenges brought about by the COVID pandemic,” the Duke of Edinburgh International Awards Australia said in a statement.

“That the Duke of Ed emerged from this period stronger and more accessible is testament to Gary’s leadership.”

Lions reflect on 50-busy years

COMMITTEE LOOKS TO FUTURE

By KAREN FORMAN

LIONS Clubs are not just for men and not just for older people.

That’s the message the new president of Berridale Lions, Stuart Reid, hopes to get across to younger people as he takes the reins again to lead the club into and through its 51st year of operation.

Mr Reid, who was installed at the club’s 50th annual changeover dinner in Berridale on Friday night and takes over from Fred Hacker, said his hope for his year at the helm was to see new members join to experience the fulfilment and enjoyment that comes with membership of a service club.

“It would be really good if we could attract some younger members, of both sexes as well,” he said.

“Like with most Lions Clubs and in fact volunteer organisations all around Australia and the world, volunteer numbers are dwindling.”

Mr Reid, who has served a few terms as president and held most other board positions during his time, said the club had raised $15,000

during the year with Lions working 350 hours.

He said the current membership of 17, was reasonably healthy, but he would like to see more people join.

“Our membership has gone up and down with members passing or moving away, however we are lucky to have attracted some younger members as well as increasing our lady members,” he said.

“This certainly helps our fair days, wood chopping and other activities. One of our most important projects was in establishing our Li-

ons Park. A mammoth effort was put in by members in placing the milestones garnered from outlying roads in the district around the lions park where we now hold all our fairs.

“Prior to this fairs were held in the carpark outside the Berridale Inn ( formerly Peel Inn ).”

Mr Reid’s sentiments were echoed by guest, district Zone Chair Angie Ingram, who inducted the 2024-24 board, along with the club’s youngest member, Melanie Davoli, 30.

“Dwindling volunteer

numbers are definitely a problem nationwide,” Ms Ingram said.

“We want to encourage people to come and see what Lions is all about. They may be well surprised. People don’t realise that a lot of the work that is done around the community is done by Lions volunteers.

“We also have a good social aspect, with dinners and get togethers.”

Ms Davoli said until she joined Lions three years ago, she had thought it was an organisation only for older men.

“Also I think people think they don’t have time to be part of it, but even me, working until 7pm most nights, I can attend the monthly dinners and help out at many of the fundraising events. It is a great thing to do, especially here in Berridale which is seeing more younger families move to the area all of the time. Lions is a great way to meet people, make friends and contribute to the community.”

Ms Davoli and parter David Johnson loved Lions so much they invited their neighbours, Kristy and Alan

Stillie, who joined earlier this year.

Among the guests were the widows of the last Berridale Lions foundation members Geoff Woodhouse and Alan Field, Robyn Woodhouse and Pat Field.

Both women said although they had never joined Lions themselves, preferring to allow their husbands to have some ‘time to make new friends away from the farm and the family’, they have been on hand to help out with various activities and support their husbands.

Berridale Lions Club was officially chartered as a Lions Club on May 29, 1974, as a result of a sponsorship by Jindabyne Lions.

Berridale Lions’ Easter, Spring and now Christmas fairs have been going for more than 40 years and are its staple for raising funds.

“We have completed many projects in our time not least being a playground in Hoskins street, in the early days, BBQ seating and shelters , and a footbridge across the creek in the lions park.”

Berridale Lions board of directors for 2024-25: President Stuart Reid, Secretary Iain Schofield, First Vice President David Johnson, Director Trish Watts, Public Officer Iain Schofield, Immediate Past President Fred Hacker, Treasurer Amanda Plowwright.

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FUTURE LEADERS: From left - David Johnson, Alan Stillie, Kristy Stillie and Melissa Davoli are encouraging other young people to join Lions.

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Pride flags raised in Cooma

By KAREN FORMAN

GREY skies turned blue and Mark Salvestro had tears streaming down his face as he took his place as one of three Pride flag raisers in Cooma’s Centennial Park to mark the start of National Pride Month.

The Cooma born actor and playwrite, who returned to his hometown from Sydney especially for the event, said seeing the flags fly over the park represented a great deal of progress in acceptance of queer people since his own childhood experiences as a gay man in a small town.

However in devastating news for the Pride community, the flags were torn down, shredded and left in the nearby men’s public toilets on Saturday night.

Jindy Pride facilitator Belinda Streete told The Monaro Media Group that joy had turned to devastation.

Ms Streete said the community had the full support of Council and police and new flags would be raised as soon as possible.

“The Monaro Police just called me and will be investigating this serious matter of vandalism and assault towards the LGBTQIA+ local community,” she said.

“Fortunately, our Council members have gone above

and beyond to clean, repair, and source help to have the flags installed again this week despite this tremendous blow.”

Jindy Pride is seeking assistance from the community for information regarding what Ms Streete described as a homophobic hate crime.

“Our beloved Pride flags, which were only raised the day prior, were torn down and found by a member of our community in the men’s

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out I was different. I wasn’t out until I moved to the city when I was 19 to study.”

Ms Streete said she had been excited to be able to raise the Pride flags in the park and welcomed the crowd of people including representatives of Snowy Monaro Regional Council, NSW Police and community members who attended.

“There has been a lot of progress in a short time,” she said.

Three flags were raised by Mr Salvestro, Gillian Jenkins and Nick Batson - the original Pride flag, the Progress flag and the newer Progress intersex inclusion flag - and will remain in their spots for the month of June.

toilets in the park. It is believed that this occurred sometime between 5-7pm that evening,” Ms Streete said.

“We are asking anyone who saw someone climbing up the flag poles or any other suspicious behaviour in the park around this time to contact the local police or Inspector Bradley Hughes on 6452 0099.

“We are devastated by this hateful act towards our local

LGBTQIA+ community.”

Ms Streete said the Snowy Monaro region had shown incredible support for Jindy Pride since its inception, asked for continued support and kindness during this difficult time.

Despite the incident, Mr Salvestro said things are improving for the LGBTQIA+ community.

“Growing up knowing I was different but not being brave enough to come out,

wasn’t easy,” Mr Salvestro said.

“There wasn’t the acceptance of queer people then and not a lot of visibility. And I am, I guess fortunate because I am a gay man in the body I was born in. It can be much more difficult for others, like transgender people, to find acceptance.

“I wasn’t even brave enough to be involved in acting here, because I was so scared someone would find

Cooma has had a Pride community for around three years, with Ms Streete starting a group for the Snowy Mountains region which now has more than 240 members meeting regularly.

“When you think about Cooma’s history, having a jail which incarcerated gay men from 1958 to 1982, and look at where we are today, with more acceptance and a group of 242 members, we have come a long way,” Ms Streete said.

PROUD: Mark Salvestro (left) with organiser Belinda Streete, Gillian Jenkins and Nick Batson at the raising of the Pride flags in Cooma’s Centennial Park.

PHOTOS: Karen Forman.

Last month, Yallambee Lodge became part of national aged care provider Respect, joining fellow Cooma nursing home Hudson House (formerly Sir William Hudson Memorial Centre) as part of the not-for-profit organisation’s network of aged care communities.

As part of Yallambee Lodge’s merger, Respect announced the exciting news it would be embarking on a significant redevelopment of local aged care services for Cooma and the surrounding region – aligned with major redevelopment works taking place at Hudson House.

With a proud history of caring for older Australians for more than a century, Respect is committed to ensuring a sustainable and high-level service remains available for local families in need of support, for generations to come. And, as part of this vision, they are excited to share an update on this endeavour, including Hudson House’s refurbishments and the broader initiative’s future plans.

The redevelopment of Hudson House is focused on upgrading and updating the home’s existing facilities to ensure all residents can continue to enjoy a great quality of life, as part of the local community, in a modern environment of high-level care.

The final stage of these significant building works, which will begin in August and continue over the next two years, will increase Hudson House’s capacity to 109 beds (currently the home supports 52 residents).

This is critical – not only because it ensures the home can continue to support more locals interested in joining its growing community, but it also aligns with the projected future demand for aged care beds in the Snowy Monaro region.

Following completion of the milestone project, Respect is aiming to move Yallambee Lodge residents to the updated Hudson House site, so all aged care residents across Cooma can enjoy the highest level of support

and service in a purpose-built and up-to-date facility that caters to each person’s care needs.

Respect views this as an extremely positive outcome for the Snowy Monaro, ensuring the community is supported by one, consolidated centre for best practice aged care services, complete with all the advantages that this brings for staff, residents, and their families.

To support this significant growth and enable works to commence in a staged rollout, there will be some temporary reduction in resident admissions to Hudson House during the period of construction, in the medium term. However, as the renovations progress, Hudson House will be open to admissions as per usual.

In the meantime, and throughout the process, Respect is committed to remaining open to ongoing admissions as required by the community (including the provision of respite support) as can be supported by both Cooma homes.

Above all, Respect recognises and appreciates the level of service and community connection both Hudson House and Yallambee Lodge have long provided the local community.

The Hudson House redevelopment, and Respect’s revamp of local aged care services for Cooma, is driven by their commitment to continue that legacy.

To learn more about Respect and its aged care support for older Australians, go to respect.com.au or contact Jasmyne Turner, our Customer Relationship Consultant for Hudson House and Yallambee Lodge, on 0458 803 250.

Hospital performing well: Southern NSW Health 4G coverage expanded

COOMA HEALTH RECORDS ABOVE STATE AVERAGE TREATMENT TIMES

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Health District’s is among the state’s top performers for emergency department and planned surgery performance, despite record attendances to local EDs, including an unprecedented number of critically unwell patients.

At Cooma Hospital, there were 2,977 ED attendances during the quarter. More than eight in 10 patients (85.3 percent) started treatment on time, which is higher than the average for hospitals of a similar size in NSW (78.1 percent).

Nearly all patients (99.1 pe cent) were transferred from ambulance to ED staff within the 30-minute benchmark, which is also higher than the average for hospitals of a similar size in NSW (94.3 percent).

The majority of patients (79.2 percent) left the ED within four hours, which is slightly better than the average for comparable hospitals in NSW (77.5 percent).

There were 48 planned surgery procedures performed during the January to March 2024 quarter, with 100 percent performed on time.

Southern NSW LHD Chief Executive Margaret Bennett praised the efforts of staff in providing high quality care to patients during the busy January to March period.

“This latest Bureau of Health Information Healthcare Quarterly for January to March 2024 shows our District was among the state’s top performers for key ED indicators including the time to start treatment, the percentage of patients leaving the EDs within four hours, and the time to transfer of care from ambulance to hospital staff,” Ms Bennett said.

“I want to extend my sincere gratitude to our dedicated staff members - these impressive results are a testament to their hard work.”

From January to March 2024, there were 31,292 attendances to EDs across SNSWLHD, which is a 4.9 per cent increase compared with the same period last year and the highest number of attendances since BHI began reporting.

Of the more than 30,000 presentations, a record 4,032 were by patients with an imminently

life- threatening condition (triage category 2). This is an increase of 33.3 per cent, or 1,008 patients, compared with the same quarter in 2023.

Despite this high demand, almost eight in 10 patients (78.8 per cent) started their treatment on time, which is better than the NSW average (66.1 per cent).

The majority of patients (73.0 percent) also left the ED within four hours of arriving, also better than the NSW average (55.9 per cent).

Almost all patients (94.5 per cent) were transferred from ambulance to ED staff within the 30-minute benchmark time, which is significantly better

than the NSW average (78.3 per cent).

“Our staff have implemented a range of improvement strategies over the past 12-18 months to achieve these impressive results,” Ms Bennett said.

“Strategies include daily huddles across all facilities, ongoing ED education programs to strengthen nursing triage protocols, regular reviews of clerical processes and systems, as well as management of discharges and delays.

“The most important outcome of this work is that patients in Southern NSW are given the very best care, as quickly as possible.”

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The expansion comes ahead of the shutdown of the 3G network by August 31, 2024.

Telstra’s Regional general Manager for ACT and Southern NSW, Chris Taylor, said increasing the 4G network in the region is an important step before 3G services cease.

“When we announced the shutdown of our 3G network in 2019, Telstra committed to expanding our 4G service to match the existing 3G footprint before we switched off 3G services,” Mr Taylor said.

“Now local upgrade work has been completed and out testing shows equivalent Telstra 4G coverage is there, the final step is making sure our customers aren’t using 3G network only devices or have a 4G mobile phone that requires a 3G network to make calls to Triple Zero.

“The easiest way to check your mobile device is to use Telstra’s free 3G SMS checker. This tool will show customers who use the Telstra mobile network if their mobile phone is impacted by the 3G network closure, and if so, any action they need to take.”

The SMS checker tests the service number texted from. if customers text the number three to 3498, they will receive a text advising if any action is needed. The 3498 corresponds to 3GXT on the phone’s on-screen dialling keypad.

Telstra says it has notified customers with 3G devices, advising of the August 31 shutdown. Until the 3G network is turned off, there will be no loss of 3G coverage prior to this time.

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Road concerns

RURAL RESIDENTS SAY CUTS ‘UNACCEPTABLE’

By LISA ASHURST

A PROPOSED service reduction in Snowy Monaro Regional Council’s budget/ operational plan for the next financial year has raised concerns throughout the region’s local villages, with cuts to road maintenance planned on a number of Council roads.

The operational plan has listed a proposed usage rule, which states that in order for Council to maintain a particular road, there needs to be a minimum of 150 cars per day on the road, if sealed, and a daily minimum of 35 cars per day on any unsealed roads. If the number of cars on those roads fails to meet the proposed minimum, then there will be reduced maintenance carried out on those roads.

Michelago resident and member of the Michelago Region Community Association, Kerry Rooney, said the proposed cuts are unacceptable, and will adversely affect rural residents.

“A lot of people are very concerned about this,” Mrs Rooney said.

RURAL ROADS: Michelago ratepayers are concerned over Council’s proposal to reduce maintenance on unsealed roads that have less than 35 vehicles using them each day.

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“Many of the roads are not sealed and are carrying more traffic now as new residents move into the area and with the populations of these villages growing, road safety is a big issue. The roads are carrying more traffic now, which is adding to the roads’ wear and tear.”

Mrs Rooney joined community members at a Council information session last week, where mayor Chris Hanna, deputy mayor Tanya Higgins and councillor Tricia Hopkins listened to

“What happens when the roads deteriorate to the point where people cannot get in or out.

the community’s concerns.

Michelago ratepayers have questioned why a usage rule has been applied to road maintenance services but not other Council services, such as pools.

“I think it’s very odd that the usage rule will be applied to roads,” Mrs Rooney said.

“When the roads become impassable, what becomes of the residents living on them? The general consensus is that as these roads are Council-owned, they should be Council’s responsibility.”

Although feedback on Council’s draft budget and operational plan for 2024/25 closed on Monday June 3, Mrs Rooney is encouraging ratepayers to provide their feedback to councillors.

Council will meet at an extraordinary meeting later this month to vote on what will be adopted in the suite of integrated planning and reporting documents - budget, operational plan, long term financial plan, delivery plan and fees and charges.

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Auxiliary donation helps dental infection control still halted

By KAREN FORMAN

THOSE who use the dental service at Cooma Hospital and Health Service will benefit from a Cooma Hospital Auxiliary donation which has allowed for the purchase of a machine that tests water in dental equipment lines for harmful bacterial.

The $2000 Lumitester machine and accessories arrived at the hospital last week and will be put into service straight away.

“This means we won’t have to continue relying on a borrowed machine from Queanbeyan to test the water in the water lines in the equipment we use but will have our own,” oral health therapist, Lyndal Parker said.

“The monthly testing of water in the various lines used in dental work comes under our award winning Dental Unit Waterline Project and aims to ensure there are no harmful bacteria growing in the lines, for example drills and other equipment, which could have an adverse effect on our patients.

“Other than having a visiting dentist bring the borrowed device from Queanbeyan, our only other option was to ask Moruya to bring theirs when travelling also to Pambula and Bega,” Ms Parker said.

“Thanks to the generosity and hard work of the Auxiliary, we now have our own. We very much appreciate its work.”

The Cooma Hospital Auxiliary has 18 members who work tirelessly year round to raise money for projects and equipment required by Cooma Hospital and Health Service.

Money is raised through raffles, afternoon teas, a tennis day and a curry lunch.

Treasurer Margaret Wainwright said the Auxiliary had been happy to approve the request for funding for the device.

“Although they are cleaned, sometimes water can pool in tight areas. We use filtered water but not sterile water and when water pools it can result in bacteria being present.

“If too much bacteria is detected, we know to proceed with a shock and chemical treatment, flush with water and then retest. It is all about keeping our patients safe.”

The dental unit, which Ms Parker said was dedicated to infection control, had been using a borrowed machine but sought help from the Auxiliary to purchase its own. It won the Dental Unit Waterlines Project Reducing Biofilm Patient Safety First Award and has been contacted by other health districts seeking advice on the use of the Lumitester and its protocols.

The hospital’s Acting Director of Nursing and Midwifery Kylie Williams paid tribute to the Auxiliary.

“Thank goodness for these amazing people in the auxiliary,” she said.

“Without their big effort we would have to keep borrowing the machine.

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LETTERS

FEEDBACK has now closed on Snowy Monaro Regional Council’s draft operational plan, budget, and fees and charges documents.

An extraordinary meeting will be held on June 27 to adopt these documents, following revisions and changes, hopefully to reflect community feedback.

Council has documented its precarious financial position and the need to reduce multiple services to address the budget position.

During the 28-day consultation period, this masthead received many letters to the Editor and comments from ratepayers worried about cuts to the arts and culture sector, loss of the mobile library service, reduced road maintenance and biosecurity cuts.

As the long weekend approaches and the official start of the snow season commences, we hope for excellent snow coverage to boost the local economy and help our local businesses.

The long weekend does bring about many thousands of additional vehicles on our roads. NSW Police are urging motorists ahead of the long weekend to exercise greater caution.

No doubt, we will hear stories of lifethreatening overtaking manoeuvres and drivers in a hurry to arrive at their destination. Stay safe.

The Berridale Lions Club celebrated its 50th anniversary over the weekend. A wonderful milestone for a terrific organisation.

The Jindabyne Lions also celebrated its changeover lunch. Members were honoured for their long-service and new members were inducted.

Well done to all involved with both organisations.

Vale Gary Nairn AO. The former Member for Eden-Monaro passed away over the weekend, aged 73.

Current and former members of parliament, and community members, have reflected on Mr Nairn’s commitment to the region.

Mr Nairn was a respected community advocate who served as the local member from 1996 to 2007. He was also appointed Parliamentary Secretary and Special Minister of State in the Howard Government.

Mr Nairn remained involved in our region through his work with the Mulloon Institute, and in 2018 was appointed National Chairman of The Duke of Edinburgh International Award.

Proposed cuts to arts, culture portfolio need Council re-think d l f li d il hi k

IN October 2020, I lodged a submission with the Snowy Monaro Regional Council (SMRC) supporting creation of an Arts, Creativity and Cultural Strategic Plan auspiced by the SMRC.

At that time, I listed observations from ‘A to Z’. Subsequently, I was advised that the submission was duly received by Council.

The contribution and importance of arts and culture from birth to the necessary end is an inchoate and integral aspect of all of our lives.

IN relation to the latest announcement from the Snowy Monaro Regional Council that they won’t be maintaining unsealed roads surely they have some responsibility to the rate payers of the outlying communities?

Bill and Sue Stephens Jerangle

What is real and relevant in childcare, health and ageing and in between, goes to language and communication, collective memory, history and geography.

In our schools, kindergartens and post-secondary education our library and mobile library constitute a third place, additional to home and workplace.

Council’s proposed service changes affecting arts and culture will adversely affect multicultural outreach in this community, access to adult literacy, open law access, also the National Annual Busking Champi-

onship in Cooma, and Council’s heritage accreditation.

Furthermore, the library is a meeting place for diverse activities under Council’s Charter and outreach of South East Arts.

For tourists and visitors in all weathers the doors of the public libraries must be kept open and the mobile library kept on the road.

The scope and consequence of these reductions in support of arts and culture will see a permanent and regrettable backward step within this region and diminishes us as a community.

Council must realise that these things of which we speak are more important than we might realise at the time.

J.S.Bach at the end of his life said that his wife should not be troubled ‘for I am going where music was born’. Arts and culture in their fullness enlarge us.

We are enriched and encouraged, we learn about ideas and possibilities, we are prepared for the whole of life. And beyond.

Elizabeth Laught Cooma

ROADS are essential. But because of this budget emergency, Council will stop all maintenance of unsealed rural roads with less than 35 cars per day and sealed roads with less than 150 cars per day.

I would like to know why the Council is not also applying the 35/150 per day usage rule across non-essential Council services, such as

swimming pools.

Here in Michelago, a community of 642 people, my five children have never had access to a swimming pool. I have never complained.

But I must complain about the Council denying my children safe bus and car transport to school every day.

Why has Council exempted non-essential services from this usage rule? For example,

until the budget emergency is over, Council should close: outdoor swimming pools with less than 35 users per day and indoor swimming pools with less than 150 users per day I ask that Council apply the 35/150 usage rule equitably across all services.

Farewell Gary, a local member who understood our community llllbhdd

I WAS saddened this week to hear of the death of former Member for Eden-Monaro, Gary Nairn.

Gary was one of only a couple of federal members who, in my experience, really ‘get’ the people of this electorate.

As editor of the Monaro’s local paper - The Monaro

Post - during Gary’s term, I had plenty of interaction with him and his always-helpful staff.

Foremost in my memory is Gary’s support of the community during the aborted Snowy privatisation push.

His advice to Prime Minister John Howard saw the pri-

vatisation stopped at the last minute, to the great relief of the majority of the community. One of his last wins as member was getting $500,000 to create Nimmitabel’s Lake Wallace. The announcement, on site, was one of the last times he was able to deliver

Proposes Council service cuts will hurt Delegate il i ill h l

I AM writing to express my disappointment at Council’s proposal to discontinue the mobile library service to outlying villages.

These villages do not receive the same social care

services which are provided at Cooma, and the library visits is the only resource provided by Council to Delegate, which could be deemed social care.

Books are a precious re-

source especially for the isolated and elderly and it is wrong to deprive people of this resource which is freely available in the major towns. Services once lost do not return, and to keep the town

on behalf of the community. Unfortunately, Gary was a victim of the anti-Howard tsunami which saw the Libs lose government soon after. RIP Gary - a gentleman and a fair dinkum local member.

Gail Eastaway OAM Cooma

viable and encourage new people to move here, some equality within the shire needs to be considered.

Natalie Armstrong Delegate

Catherine Turnbull Michelago

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Cuts to biosecurity make no sense y

IT IS of major concern that Snowy Monaro Regional Council is looking to cut its funding to the biosecurity team of Council.

For all farmland ratepayers, one of the biggest issues is managing weeds on the land and to stop weeds spreading to neighbours.

Weeds are a biosecurity threat and farm, or land managers, must manage

them. So should Council. Council manages bushlands, riparian zones, parks, and hundreds of kilometres of roadsides that need weeds managed and, in some cases, eliminated. It must act to minimise the biosecurity threat of weeds spreading to neighbours and aim to reduce the impact of weed infestations smothering out native flora and therefore af-

fecting native fauna. Unfortunately, African lovegrass is moving along these roadsides at an alarming rate into some parts of the region where areas were not previously infested. Cutting this budget makes no sense. Instead, it should be increasing this budget, having more boots on the ground and less fingers tapping on keyboards.

Cooma, a small town with great community ,gypspirit

CONGRATULATIONS to all those involved in the Monaro Committee for Cancer Research (mcCr) event that was held in Cooma recently.

The show was an amazing,

HAVE YOUR SAY

fun and extremely entertaining event. Most of the participants were community volunteers – from the mcCr group, the performers, front of house, back stage, food

and drink servers – hundreds of Cooma and Snowy region people, young and old, gave up their time for many hours to raise money for a good cause.

There needs to be more hands on doing something practical and of benefit to the land council manages. If you feel as concerned about this budget cut as I am, make sure you submit to have your say on council’s website – or write to council before the 3 June.

Sue Haslingden Bombala

Cooma is a wonderful community with a super wonderful community spirit. Well done to everyone involved.

Suzanne Dunning Cooma

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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 – 9.30 am 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. Yulin Ave, Cooma

Cooma Presbyterian Church - 9am Trinity Church, Boobah Street

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 - Sundays 4pm and 6pm, located 3 Park Road, Jindabyne

All Saints Anglican Church Berridale - 9.30am each Sunday

All Saints Numeralla - second Sunday on the month liturgy 5pm. Fourth Sunday of month, 5pm mass

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By LISA ASHURST

GOOD on Sydney Water for initiating an ad campaign in an attempt to stop people flushing things down the toilet that have no business being flushed. I don’t know how successful it will be, because some people will just refuse to be told and/or are just lazy, but it may have an impact on the rest.

Reading an article about it left me stunned at what some think is okay to flush away. I mean, honestly, a toilet is not a rubbish bin, and common sense should register that things like, tea towels, face masks, confectionery wrappers and disposable nappies (just to name a few) are not flushable.

We all have a bin in the house, so why not use it for those things?

In regards to toys, toddlers are often the culprits here because they view toilets as just another place to put stuff and if they can reach the flush button, it can be really entertaining for them, which is why you should keep bathroom/ toilet doors closed if you have one of them running around. Little kids often drop things down toilets, which probably explains the number of toys found helping to clog the system and contributing to the cause of ‘choke points’, which are so gross for the poor working crews who have to clear them.

Choke points are icky things, because they then trap things like fats (don’t put cooking fat/oil down the toilet either) and other nasties and once they cause ‘fat bergs’ (I’m not even going to elaborate on these, just use your imagination) they have to be cleared.

It has been suggested that everyone place a bin next to their toilet in a bid to encourage people to bin non-flushable items. Makes sense. it used to be a given that bathrooms, en-suites and guest toilets did have a bin in them once upon a time, so what happened with that?

Hence the ‘three ps - pee, poo and toilet paper’ ad campaign. But hey, why should there even have to be such a campaign?

Well, it’s because more people are disposing of all manner of non-biodegradable materials down toilets and think that once it’s flushed away, it’s gone away. The risk of clogging their own pipes is there, and maybe if it did offenders would think twice the next time, but if it flushes away then it’s considered no longer their problem.

Except it then becomes someone else’s problem. Like the crews that are having to deal with these blockages and fat bergs on a more regular basis because they are occurring far more often. Too often and it’s gross. Really, really gross.

The bottom line here is that if it’s not one of the ‘three ps’ then it doesn’t go in the toilet. Not ever. It either goes in the household rubbish bin or the recycling bin if it’s suitable for recycling. Surely that’s not too big an ask. To be honest, it’s not a big ask at all and common sense should come into play here. I mean, it’s so simple. Toilets are designed for one purpose only, so that’s all you use them for.

Hopefully the ad campaign will get the message out and stop people from treating the toilet like a garbage disposal unit.

Because it isn’t.

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Wonderful news

Yes, it is all happening at the Snowy Mountains Bus Service, Cooma to Jindabyne via Berridal,e Jindabyne to Perisher or Thredbo.

Regular services with adult fare $23 return $16 one way. Child concession $12 return $8 one way. Avoid the stress of driving in poor weather conditions and then finding no car parks left.

Please contact snowymountainsbus. com.au for tickets.

Sir Hudson Home ex-staff catch-up

Four ladies enjoyed a birthday luncheon at the Cooma Ex-Services Club on Saturday May 25. All retired and aged well over 75.

Approximately 30 ladies attended and I have been told it was lots of fun and memories recalled.

One grandmother was thrilled to invite her grandson Michael from Sydney who enjoyed meeting all the ladies and had come just for the day.

Thank you Snowy Monaro Arts Council

An appreciative audience enjoyed Canberra Brass virtuosic brass on Sunday May 19 at the Cooma Ex-Services Club.

A variety of music to suit all tastes including Roger Miller, a Gaelic Blessing, Blues and much more. Read more on page 14 of this edition.

Opening weekend

All happening June 8 with all resorts making plans. Thredbo says a great lineup of music and many family activities.

Dancing happening at the first Alpine Bar Apres Party under the fireworks.

An invitation to Perisher Valley also on Saturday 8 June when a handful of Perishers original chairs will go under the hammer. It will be a fundraiser. An online silent auction on Sunday June 9. Perisher’s new chairlift on track by all reports.

Discovering Ancient Egypt

All happening Friday 21 June, organised by Werri Nina. National Museum of Australia 11am to 2.30pm.

Please RSVP on 64511059 by June 7. Journey to discover Ancient Egypt a very impressive exhibition.

Book review with Nick Goldie

EDENHOPE is the name of a small town in Western Victoria.

It has a pub, a school, a small lake, and presumably the same mix of problems and solutions as the rest of rural Eastern Australia. It was named by an optimist.

Edenhope (the book) is the story of Marnie, whom we meet as she signs the lease of a slightly eccentric sleep-out, styled as a bed-sitter, in outer Melbourne.

She particularly likes the windows, once someone’s collection of stained glass, the centrepiece being a galleon in full sail. As she prepares for her first night in her new home, she is making thoroughly domestic lists: a kettle, a doormat, an

Life on the funny farm

By Paul Dorin

ironing board.

We also meet her new employer Treen, originally Trinh, who has a “ discount shop” full of random goods, and (many years before) we meet Heath, a somewhat mysterious figure who drops in and out of the narrative - Heath the removalist and dispenser of sage advice.

Marnie is a mild-mannered 62, escaping the old life, but it can’t last.

Eventually, after nearly four months, Eleanor arrived at Treen’s one afternoon looking for her.

Known by her own choice as Lenny, Marnie’s daughter Eleanor is partner to the toothless oaf Braydon, mother of Marnie’s grand-children toddler Koa and

three-year-old Frankie.

They move in, dominating Marni’s peaceful bed-sitter.

A dead car in the drive, bottles and cans on every flat surace, a scatter of unwashed bedding, a series of disastrous episodes follows, notably visits (in Marni’s car) to Centrelink.

Eventually Marnie flees, taking the two children, on a strange odyssey through rural Victoria, while Braydon and Lenny shoot through, to Byron Bay? Queensland, in search of drugs and easy money.

The drug scene is particularly unattractive, as the unwashed children are bartered from hand to hand. Nothing truly awful happens, but the squalor is disheartening.

Meanwhile Marnie shows again and again the resilience that a woman of her age can develop. She sees off teenage car thieves, finds an attractive place to live, remains steadfastly a loving and stable parent. Edenhope is an easy read – perhaps too easy, as Marnie the narrator faces and deals with the downward spiral of her daughter’s life. At 354 pages, there’s plenty of room for development – and never a dull moment.

‘Edenhope’ is published by Text Publishing of Melbourne.

REVIEW: Nick Goldie says Edenhope is an easy ready and offers a telling insight into rural Australia.

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Council News

Updates | Information | Consultation

KING'S BIRTHDAY LONG WEEKEND CLOSURES

Due to the upcoming public holiday long weekend for the King’s Birthday, Counciloperated facilities and services will be closed or operating on different opening hours.

For urgent Council matters during this time, Council’s out-of-hours call centre will be available to assist community members that need to speak with us while our offices are closed. Call 1300 345 345 over the long weekend for all urgent Council enquiries.

Council facilities and services – Saturday 8 June 2024 to Monday 10 June 2024

Council offices

All Council offices will be closed.

Waste collection, landfills and transfer stations

Bin collections will occur as-scheduled.

All landfills, transfer stations, and ScrapMarts will be closed on Monday 10 June 2024, otherwise open as normal.

Libraries

All libraries will be closed on Monday 10 June 2024, and the mobile library will not be operating on this date.

On Saturday 8 June 2024, Cooma Library will be open 9.30am to 1pm and Jindabyne Library will be open 9am until 1pm.

Pools

Jindabyne Pool is closed on Monday 10 June 2024, open as normal on Saturday 8 June and Sunday 9 June 2024 between 10am and 6.30pm. All other pools in the Snowy Monaro are closed until spring.

Visitor centres

Cooma and Bombala Visitor Centres will be open as normal.

Cooma is open all three days from 9am to 3pm, Bombala is open Saturday from 10am to 4pm.

Community services

Community services offices in Berridale, Bombala and Cooma (Werri-Nina) will be closed from Saturday 8 June to Monday 10 June 2024.

HAVE YOUR SAY

Visit www.yoursaysnowymonaro.com.au today to share your feedback on the following consultation and shape the future of our region:

•Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2024–2028 Closes Sunday 16 June 2024

COOMA SCRAPMART

The ScrapMart tip shop at Cooma Landfill has reopened to the public.

Drop off your donations or find yourself a bargain between 9.30am and 1.30pm on Thursdays and Fridays, or from 1pm to 5pm on Saturdays. Visit https://qrco.de/ScrapMart to learn more.

FREE CHILD SEAT CHECKS

Council is providing free child restraint safety check vouchers at a local Authorised Restraint Fitter in Cooma, thanks to funding from the Transport for NSW Road Safety Program. Baby and booster seats keep your kids safe on the road, but only when they’re fitted correctly and in good condition.

Voucher numbers are limited, so register today to help keep your family safe on the road. Visit https://qrco.de/freechecks-SMRC

ROAD NAME PROPOSALS

Pursuant to Section 163 of the Roads Act 1993 and Part Seven of the Roads Regulations 2018, notice is hereby given of two road name proposals for subdivisions in Cooma and Michelago.

Proposed road names for 167 Yallakool Road, Cooma subdivision

Four new public roads will form part of a subdivision at 167 Yallakool Road, Cooma, under development application DA 10.2010.02000046.1. It is a requirement that these new roads be named before the subdivision is completed and opened to the public.

The proposed names are from native plant species found in the region or are part of the nationally-protected Monaro grasslands.

•Themeda Close – From the botanical name for the species commonly known as kangaroo grass.

•Dianella Close – From the botanical name for the species known variously as the flax lily, blueberry lily, blue flax lily, or black anther flax lily.

•Poa Close – From the native species known as Poa tussock or tussock grass.

•Swainsona Close – From the low-growing perennial shrub native to the Monaro, commonly known as silky Swainson-pea or silky pea.

Proposed road names for Micalago Road, Michelago subdivision

A subdivision on Karinya Plains Road/Micalago Road, Michelago contains one new road that requires naming, as part of development application DA 10.2022.00000227.001.

The name proposed is Speargrass Lane, named for the species of native grass found in the northern Monaro.

An area of this grass within the subdivision site is being protected as a part of this development.

Feedback period

The community is invited to share their feedback on the names proposed.

Submissions will be accepted for twenty-eight (28) days, ending Wednesday 26 June 2024.

Submissions should be made in writing to Chief Executive Officer David Hogan by email to council@snowymonaro.nsw.gov.au or by mail to PO Box 714, Cooma NSW 2630.

BOCO ROCK APPLICATIONS

Applications for the 2024 Boco Rock Community Enhancement Fund are open until Friday 7 June 2024, with applicants welcome from all parts of the Snowy Monaro.

Key dates for the 2024 funding round:

•Application period

Monday 29 April to Friday 7 June 2024

•Committee review period

Tuesday 2 July to Friday 12 July 2024

•Funding allocations determined Tuesday 6 August 2024

•Notification of outcomes

Friday 9 August 2024

•Payments to successful applicants

September 2024

Visit the website at https://qrco.de/bocorock today to start your application.

WANT TO BE A COUNCIL CANDIDATE THIS ELECTION?

The local government election will be held on Saturday 14 September 2024. If you’ve ever considered running for a Council seat, we’re sharing resources to help you decide if 2024 will be your year to run.

Resources available to potential candidates on the NSW Electoral Commission website include:

•A series of webinars covering basic candidate information, election funding and disclosures, nominations, electoral materials, and post-election obligations

•Information on registration and nomination

•Guidance on managing campaign finances, including political donation caps, expenditure caps, and disclosure requirements

•Rules and deadlines for electoral materials like how-to-vote cards

Visit https://elections.nsw.gov.au to learn more, or sign up for one of Council's candidate sessions by visiting https://qrco.de/SMRCcandidates

DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS

Snowy Monaro Regional Council has received the following development applications:

Property Address: Cobbon Crescent JINDABYNE 2627

Legal Description:Lot: 32 DP: 816199

Application No: 10.2024.88.1

Development Proposal: Concept + Stage 1 DA for a Multi-dwelling housing development

Applicant: RJVB Finance Pty Ltd

Consent Authority: Snowy Monaro Regional Council

Property Address: Royal Hotel / 61 Lambie Street COOMA 2630

Legal Description:Lot: 2 DP: 553752

Application No: 10.2024.97.1

Development Proposal: Additions and alterations to the Royal Hotel, Cooma

Applicant: Hugh Gordon Architect Pty Ltd

Consent Authority: Snowy Monaro Regional Council

These applications and their accompanying documents will be on display at all Council offices and online at https://qrco.de/SMRC-DA for twentyone (21) days, ending Wednesday 19 June 2024. Council is seeking community comment on these proposals. All submissions should be made in writing to CEO David Hogan. All submissions will be treated as a public document.

Any person making a submission is required to disclose any reportable political donations or gifts at the time of making the submission.

For more information, please contact Council's development and planning department at the Jindabyne office, or visit https://qrco.de/DAinfo

JOB VACANCIES

If you're looking for a career with purpose, consider joining the team here at Council.

Closing Monday 24 June 2024

•Project Manager – Water Wastewater Temporary – Location negotiable

Check out our online careers portal by visiting www.snowymonaro.nsw.gov.au/careers to learn more about working with us.

June in the Garden

Winter is when your frost protection needs to be at its’ best for ‘frost tolerant’ and ‘frost tolerant once established’ plants. Frost cloth, shade cloth, or individual cloches (even empty plastic bottles) are options.

New stock arriving in June includes Bare Root ornamental and fruit trees, bagged roses, bare root raspberries and strawberries, newly potted ground cover and low growing roses, asparagus and rhubarb crowns, bare root boysenberry and thornless blackberry are now in store, be quick these are limited stock.

Planting that new shade tree or feature tree is more cost effective with a bare rooted tree as once they are potted prices increase. Bare rooted are also easier to transport, however you will need your tree position prepared with compost and manure and mulch at the ready to apply once planted. Correct planting techniques can be found at Flemings.com.au.

Tired of paying high prices for tasteless fruit? Would you like to grow your own?

Bare root fruiting trees such as almond, apricot, cherries, plums and quince will be here in June and available through July. Also available will be full sized trees and miniature trees of apples, peach, pear and nectarine.

When planning to plant bagged bare rooted roses, have you prepared your new rose locations, if not there is still time. For details see treloarroses.com.au.

The types of roses we are expecting include, Hybrid Teas’, Floribunda, Climbing, Modern shrub, groundcover, miniature and heritage.

If you are rejuvenating or extending your raspberry and strawberry plantings, this year we are selling raspberries and strawberries bare root. Planting in June means berries will start with spring blooms when the weather is right. CHH also has other potted berries in stock.

Winter is the best time to transplant established roses and roses permanently in large pots will benefit from repotting into fresh potting mix every 2-3 years. Pruning for roses should occur late winter/early spring preferably after last frosts.

Plan what size tree you need. It could outlive your children.

GARDENING JOBS

• June is late to plant spring flowering bulbs but if you haven’t yet, now’s the time.

• Plant Summer bulbs like bearded iris and calla lily.

• Prepare citrus beds for new plantings. Its too cold to plant but preparing soil now means it will be ready by spring.

• Adjust your watering of indoor plants by using room temperature water and increase humidity as hot air movement from fires and heaters dry out foliage.

• Plant asparagus and rhubarb crowns, bare root strawberries and raspberries.

• Plant pansy, viola, ornamental brassica, bellis, primula as potted colour, brassica veggies and herbs.

Canberra Brass warms the soul: review

By Roslyn Carroll, Snowy Monaro Arts Council

AFTER waking to minus morning temperatures, how better to warm the mind and soul than to attend the Snowy Monaro Arts Council’s concert featuring Canberra Brass.

An appreciative audience enjoyed a fun afternoon of a variety of good music with something for everyone’s taste, some surprises and a few amusing antics.

Celebrating its 40th year, Canberra Brass recently competed in the National Band Championships in Adelaide under the baton of Veronica Bolton and the mace of Major Stewart Dawes.

Band members distinguished themselves by being placed third in their section for their high standard of performance both in a concert setting and also on the march. This is a highly creditable achievement for a group of dedicated musicians from all walks of life for whom playing in the band is a hobby.

It was surprising that the concert opened with a a virtuoso showpiece, a concerto featuring trumpeter Michael Purcell who executed brilliantly a modern trumpet concerto often used as an audition piece. Written in 1950, Armenian composer Alexander Arutunian integrates Eastern European folk melodies and harmonic textures to create a gypsyish sound.

Unlike a traditional Mozartian concerto of three movements in which the

soloist is the focus, this concerto was written with one long movement of seven sections with the ensemble holding as much importance as the soloist.

This concerto did include a traditional cadenza to display the soloist’s mastery of his instrument. It was however fortuitous for the player to perform early in the program rather than ‘run out of puff ’ later on.

Percy Grainger was up next with two folk tunes, Molly on the Shore and Temple Hill intertwining as the percussionist went walkabout from the timpani to the glockenspeil to add texture to the rich brass sound.

Soloists were featured during the concert in various pieces composed in differing musical styles. Tenor horn player Alan Janke performed Rachmaninoff ’s ‘Vocalise’. For Country and Western lovers, the ‘King of the Road’ on this occasion was a bass trombone played by Madeleine Upfold.

Most amusing was the

trombone of Valdis Thomann who even danced his way through Ragtime. Every band has to have a larrikin! The beat of the drum can certainly summons a band together as demonstrated in the ‘call to arms’, or in this case, a call to resume seats after interval, with sections of brass assembling and playing progressively and, without conductor, delivering a French Baroque Suite. Other pieces included the sensitive and delicate ‘Pavane for a Dead Princess’ by French composer Ravel and military pieces with Major Stewart Dawes twirling the mace. The concert concluded fittingly with the Gaelic Blessing ‘Deep Peace to You’. All present enjoyed a wonderful concert by Canberra Brass who is committed to fostering the spirit of brass in the capital region. How lucky are we to be located within ‘coo-ee’ of Canberra and that the musicians are willing to share their music and entertain audiences in Cooma.

Canine catch-up

AFTER a successful first event, Snowy Monaro Regional Council will hold its Cooma Canine Catch-ups on the first Tuesday of each month.

Council rangers will be on hand to provide free checks of pet registrations and microchip details, making sure your pet’s information is correct and current. Keeping your details up to date helps keep

them safe if they ever get lost.

Cooma Canine Catch-up is held the first Tuesday of every month from 11.30am to 1.30pm at Sandy’s Grooming Tails & K9 Café at 167 Sharp Street, Cooma.

This recurring event also lets locals meet dogs from the Council pound who are looking for their forever homes.

“This is a great chance

for dog lovers to come together while helping rescue animals find loving families,” a Council spokesperson said.

“Whether you want to ensure your pet’s details are up to date, or you’d like to make a new furry friend, come along to the K9 Café on the first Tuesday of every month. We look forward to seeing you and your pups there.”

BAND: The tuba section of Canberra Brass impress the audience during their recent performance. PHOTO: Supplied

CONCERT: A proud moment for Canberra Brass conductor Veronica Bolton who received great applause at the end of the concert. PHOTOS: Contributed.

Violinist brings Bach back

By KAREN FORMAN

PLAYING the violin requires a lot of physical strength to override the unnatural body positions the instrument places the body in, but playing Bach on said violin is next level for physicality, according to international violinist from Bendoc, Jonathon Glonek.

Mr Glonek, who will bring the Bendoc Philharmonic back to Cooma to present two hours of Bach on his violin this month, says he needs to do constant exercise - swimming, riding, weight training - to keep his now 60-year-old body strong enough to play his chosen instrument.

“Knocking round the hills of Bendoc gives me that,” he said.

“Playing the violin is such an unnatural position, so you have to find things that overcome that position, especially when practicing.

“Quite often I am doing six or seven practice sessions in a day, to I try to stay on top of that physically, swimming, riding, running, push-ups, whatever, to try to overcome that unnatural position. A lot of my colleagues from the professional days are suffering with things like trigger finger, carpal tunnel, bursitis, bad backs, arms and shoulders and necks. Playing the violin twists your neck to the left, your left side is static and the right side is trying to play a tennis match. You have to say on top of it.

“As a violinist, Bach is essential repertoire. Mostly we use it for study purposes but as it is solely played by the violin alone many of us find it difficult to perform. Any time you have to play anything that is unaccompanied it’s just you alone and so if you make a mistake there is nowhere to hide. It requires both great nerve and great physical strength.”

Mr Glonek, who divides his time between his property at Bendoc and his hometown Adelaide, will present Jonathon Glonek Solo Violin A Bach Recital for Solo Violin at St Paul’s Church Hall on June 16 from 2.30pm.

“Yes, it is only me, but the meaning of philharmonic is the love and appreciation of fine music, not so much about an entire band,” he said.

“I have wonderful colleagues who accompany me somethings but this time will be playing alone.”

Mr Glonek took up violin at seven, back in the days

when there was wide support for music in schools and on the radio and a whole branch of private teaching across the city.

“The Conservatorium was a powerhouse, all the faculty was great, and there was a super charged environment for classical music. A different time, a different era,” Mr Glonek said.

He said he had great support from his family and his only regret was not being a better music student.

“James Morrison is my hero. He is good at everything. I am just a violinist,” mr Glonek said.

“My parents were involved in a good way. We see a lot of people who are really pushy, pushing their children for exams and to win competitions. The best way to accomplish something is when you decide to do it yourself, not because you’ve

been pushed.

“We had an amazing Latvian teacher, you would not dare to go to a lesson late; punctuality in classical musical is very important. You would never come late or unprepared and never lie to her about it. She was great and had a very successful class, with many of us still playing today.”

Mr Glonek was a full time musician in his late 20s, playing with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra when he was young. He later branched out and had a wine business for 25-years, living with his wife in Bangkok introducing people to Australian wine.

“It used it to give me the income and time and space and resources to do my own concerts. I wracked up over 120 solid programs, kept putting on concerts and learning a solo repertoire,

which is very different to orchestral, but it was my thing,” he said.

“Many years ago Jakarat Philharmonic invited me to come and play as solois, that’s the ultimate. On the way there, we learned that the Australian Embassy had been blown up, glass blew in and had left hundreds of people with deep ashes and wounds so we went around to hospitals, playing.

“What I am doing here is a continuation of that. I am trying to play all around Australia, like, do a concert a day, drive, check into a pub, practice, exercise, do a concert.

“People are really super nice. The Australian country scene is nice, I love it.”

Mr Glonek found his second home in Bendoc on the internet.

“I was living overseas for many years, but always

wanted to have a place in the Australian country and I love cold weather. I was sweltering in my office in Bangkok,” he said.

“A friend of mine bought something and it was my wake-up call. I love the high country and the alpine environment and the weather so after 15 years of dreaming I just ignored my wife and said, I am doing this, and bought it sight unseen off the internet and never regretted it.

“My only regret is that I haven’t spent more time there. COVID was great, because I had to stay there.”

Asked why he has chosen to play Bach, Mr Glonek says the composer is essential repertoire for a violinist.

“It is solely played by the violin alone and many of us find it difficult to perform,” Mr Glonek said.

Bach is amongst the very

oldest composers and remains a household name to this day. And not without good reason as the evolution of popular music including the modern style pop and rock today is still very much tied to his original understanding of music and harmony.

“He wrote six works for violin alone, all of which I play regularly,” he said.

“For this program I have chosen the B and D minor Partitas and the C major Sonata.

“The D minor Partita feature one of his most famous works; The Bach Chaconne.” This will be Mr Glonek’s second performance in Cooma. Tickets are $40, under 18s free, and can be booked at www.trybooking. com/XRXNC.

Enquiries to info@ bfwparry@gmail.com or 0498720512.

RECITAL: Bendoc’s Jonathan Glonek will play Bach solo on violin at St Paul’s Hall in Cooma on June 16.

PHOTO: Contributed.

Winter wonderland for Snow Ball

THE Jindabyne Chamber of Commerce held its popular Snow Ball event recently, raising more than $12,000 for its Light Up Town initiative.

A night of fun, fashion and fundraising took place at the Jindabyne Sports and Bowling Club, with the function area transformed into a winter wonderland.

Winner of the wine mountain raffle, Jane and Craig Sheppard got to take home 50 bottles of wine.

Kerin Jarvis, Natalie Coulson and Roberta Worsley.

Friends enjoy a nice catch-up at the popular Jindabyne Snow Ball.

 Kate and Brenton, Todd Costa and Janine Purnell.

Melita Beilicz and Nigel Bolton.

Dave Hunter, Olivier Kapetanakos, Phil and Kate Harmer Whackett and Elizabeth Slater.

CLASSY: Jenni and Trevor Reeves pose in front of the masquerade wall upon entry to the Snow Ball. PHOTOS: Angelique Kelly

nner w Sheppard got Keri and Rob

 Be Ni Melissa Henderson all dressed up.

Noeline Dahlen-Maclean enjoyed the night.

Nimity Artz takes on Steampunk

By KAREN FORMAN

NIMMITABEL School of Arts Inc (Nimmity Artz) plans to use its arts connections, mandate and influences to build on the town’s annual Steampunk@Altitude Festival after taking the reins of the successful annual event from the Nimmitabel Chamber of Commerce, which has stepped aside.

Treasurer and public officer Kelvin Fahey, who cofounded the two-day festival eight years ago, said it made sense for an arts organisation to coordinate what was essentially an arts festival and was excited about seeing it grow in 2025.

He said Nimmitabel could well become the Steampunk capital of Australia, just as neighbour Cooma, is working on becoming the busking capital of Australia.

“Steampunk is very much about arts, fashion and entertainment,” he said.

“It is not just for people who follow Steampunk and spend months preparing their costumes and travelling around to the various Steampunk gatherings, but for families wanting a fun and mostly free day out, people keen to check out Nimmitabel and the Snowy Mountains region, music lovers and more.

“Nimmity Artz will use its connections in the arts world to add more performances and more art to what was already a jampacked and fun event and aim to showcase all that Nimmitabel has to offer as a tourist attraction.

Steampunk is is defined as a design style inspired by Victorian-era industrialism. The term was coined by science fiction writer KW Jeter in 1987 to describe fantasy fiction featuring Victorian technology, particularly that powered by steam.

Steampunk authors imag-

as new coordinating body Nimmity Artz builds on the annual festival’s success.

ine a world where Victorian era fashion and technology exist in modern times, dressing as per Victorian England but using steam, gears, cogs and computers.

“We see local and visiting people who just come once a year and enjoy preparing and parading their costumes, joining in games, markets and entertainment, as well as visitors who travel from as far as the big cities and are regulars at other Steampunk festivals, such as Goulburn,” Mr Fahey said.

The 2024 Steampunk@ Altitude event will feature on a future edition of ABC iView BackRoads which

By THE COOMA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

HIRAM Sharp, listed at various times as a ploughman, farm hand or labourer from Salina, Onondaga County, was an American political prisoner, convicted in Upper Canada for his participation in ‘the Piratical Invasion of Upper Canada’ known as The Patriotic War.

Some sources state he was originally sentenced to death as were some of his

NIMMITABEL PLANS TO BE STEAMPUNK CAPITAL

spent a week filming in the area. Presenter Heather Ewan told The Monaro Post after the event visitation increased by around 30 per cent after editions were aired.

Mr Fahey, an experienced events manager who has taken on the role of event coordinator for the festival starting from 2025, said he was excited for the future expansion of the festival.

Steampunk@Altitude was conceived in 2016 and the inaugural Steampunk@Altitude festival was held in May 2017.

Despite bushfire threats and COVID restrictions,

the event has grown to be what Mr Fahey describes as “an annual magnet for the Steampunk genre and welltimed tourism bonus to this community.”

Mr Fahey said the new organising committee would look for arts grants, event sales, online merchandise sales and more sponsorship to fund the 2025 festival with an expected budget of between $5000 and $12,000. It will also soon call for performer applications from musicians, poets and others who would like to perform at next year’s event.

Mr Fahey expressed appreciation for this year’s

Steampunk@Altitude committee.

“Alisa Thaler as event coordinator has achieved so much over the past three years, especially with securing great entertainment and nurturing volunteers so necessary to allow the festival to run smoothly,” he said.

“The Nimmitabel Chamber of Commerce has invested much time and energy into making Nimmitabel a destination with this event.

“Nimmity Artz will continue this role and bring more of the local region onboard into the future.”

Steampunk@Altitude was conceived in 2016 in discussions between Scott McMahon and Mr Fahey at the Federal Hotel Nimmitabel. They were joined by Tess Hudson to form the first steering committee to plan and hold the inaugural Steampunk@ALtitude at the hotel in May 2017.

Event coordinators over the years have included Mr Fahey 2017-2018, Ms Hudson 2019-21 and Ms Thaler 2022-24.

The new committee in-

cludes Mr Fahey, who was 15 years director of Canberra Country MusicFestival, Canberra Blues and Roots Festival, Canberra Uke Muster, Droughtbuster, Ausfest, Big Day Indi and held various roles at National Folk Festival, Seddon Festival, Corinbank and Eaglehawk, artistic director is Dij McMahon from Sydney; production manager Paul Fitzpatrick, who has five years experience in production in Sydney nightclubs and a Beatles tribute band, is on the Nimmitabel hall committee and a foundation member of Nimmitabel Advancement Group and Nimmitabel Chamber of Commerce. Vendor/market manager is Kylie Farrell, who has experience in markets across the region, IT and Entertainment Manager Evan Connell, a DJ in Australia and South East Asia and business CEO, and volunteer manager Wendi Harwood who has experience in organising activities for Nimmity Artz, Laoko and other organisations. More information at www. steampunk.in

The life of Hiram Sharp: Historical Society

fellow patriots but he ended up sentenced to a term of imprisonment for 99 years transportation to Australia.

He sailed per the Buffalo, leaving Canada on September 26, 1830, and arriving in Van Dieman’s Land on February 12, 1840.

His convict records indicate he was aged 26 and five foot, nine inches tall.

After being granted his Ticket of Leave he was free to move about the colony to seek work and to start a new life of freedom.

Unlike most of his fellow political prisoners (only three opted to stay) he chose to remain in Australia.

He left Van Dieman’s Land in August 1846 and sailed per the Belle, disembarking in Sydney where he eventually met and married recently widowed convict Mary Black

(née Casey) who already had five children. No record of this marriage has been found so it must be assumed that theirs was a “common law” union. They settled in Kiama but for some reason their children were baptised in Nimmitabel.

From Kiama they moved to Bibbenluke Station, owned at that time by Ben Boyd, where Hiram initially worked as a shepherd, then as a general hand before starting his own business as a carrier.

In 1857 he purchased 83 acres of land for one pound an acre fronting the Coolumbooka River close to a property known as Crankies Plains. The area was fertile and, in a good season, well watered by springs. He continued with his work as a carrier, but his future on this

farm was cut tragically short one night (19th February 1859) when, returning home in a state of “intemperance” he drowned while attempting to drive his dray over the river.

Whether he drove his dray off the hard bed of the river commonly used for drays and stock, into the soft bed of the river, misjudged where he was going, or just fell from the dray drunk is not recorded. There are several records of Hiram being buried in an unmarked grave in either the Nimmitabel Cemetery or, alternatively, in the Bombala Cemetery. Due to the fact he passed away in February in Summer and there being no refrigerated storage, his internment in the closest cemetery in Bombala only kilometres away would be

more practical. Unfortunately, Hiram’s drowning in this section of the Coolumbooka River was not an isolated occurrence.

On January 5, 1860, in front of bystanders, mailman George Darbyshire, 25, accidentally drowned crossing the Coolumbooka River at Crankies Plains. Early newspapers reported that his body was not immediately recovered but that his mail sacks had been found safe and undamaged.

He was buried in the Bombala Cemetery January 7, 1860, with his uncle Thomas Warburton (owner of Crankies Plains) and Bombala’s Constable George Croker listed as the informants of his death. He had only been in the colony for 15 months.

Young Mary Eliza Mahalath Warburton aged just

seven also drowned in this section of the river on the April 19, 1884.

Bombala’s coroner Joseph Davies Stafford was immediately summoned and held an inquest at Crankies Plains on the same day on the body of Mary Eliza Mahalath Warburton “Then and there lying dead” and found as following ‘That the deceased was accidentally drowned’. A more formal inquest was held soon after. It is interesting to note that in such a relatively small area, there were other free convicts having obtained their Tickets of Leave whose land bordered Hiram Sharp’s farm. These were Thomas Warburton of Crankies Plains and Stephen Kerrison, also was also originally transported to Van Dieman’s Land.

TOURISM: The old mill at Nimmitabel will be used for more musical performances during the next Steampunk@Altitude Festival

PHOTO: Karen Forman

Probus delves into China

By Cooma Ladies Probus Club

AT THE May meeting of the Cooma Ladies Probus Club, two new members were inducted, the new president gave the member’s talk and then the group whisked off to China to travel along the Silk Road.

Sally Thornton and Pauline Radosavljevic were inducted into the club by president Lynn Brown and both thanked club members for the warm welcome expressed and the friendship offered to them.

Lynn Brown introduced herself as a local from Berridale who has worked in hospitality and at Monbeef, loves to travel overseas and go on camping trips in Australia, even on crutches.

She dotes on her grandchildren. Lynn has a passion for gardening and not only tends her own but volunteers to help others in their gardens.

Guest speaker Warren Brown then took Probus on an interesting trip through China following the Silk Road from Xian to Urumqi

PROBUS: President of Ladies Probus Club Lyn Brown (centre) welcomes new members Pauline Radosavljevic (left) and Sally Thornton to the Club.

during his presentation. He told the group some of his travel adventures, mentioning and showing the Terra Cotta Warriors,

PHOTOS: Cooma Ladies Probus Club

the illumination of the cities at night, Buddahs and monasteries, Islamic structures, Tibetan prayer flags, wheels and stupas, lime-

stone caves, the Rainbow Mountains, sections of the Great Wall and the Gobi Desert with its wind turbines and oil wells. The talk was

Guest speaker Warren Brown with some of his statues of the Terra Cotta Warriors. Warren delivered an interesting talk on his travels to China.

enjoyed by all, Warren’s address was fascinating and educational.

The next Ladies Probus meeting will be Wednesday

June 12, 10.30am, at Cooma Ex-Services Club. New members are always welcome to attend and share the friendship.

By Cooma Ladies Probus Club

Probus ladies tap toes Artists encouraged to join CAM workshops

COOMA Probus Ladies and friends enjoyed an excursion recently to the Q Theatre Queanbeyan to view the stage production Billy Elliot the Musical.

Set in England’s north during the 1984 miners’ strike, Billy Elliot is a heartwarming tale of a young lad from a coal mining area who, much to his father’s dismay when discovered, chooses ballet as his sport rather than the supposedly more masculine boxing.

Billy’s ballet teacher realises he has talent for dance and encourages him to audition for the Royal Ballet School in London.

The young actor and dancer who played Billy displayed so much talent throughout the presentation and was hoisted high up onto a trapeze to ‘aerobatically dance’ his dream while a professional adult dancer performed onstage.

Other highlights were the tap dancing segments, and the amusing sight of miners wearing tutus over overalls. All cast members were actors, singers and dancers, giving of their all. The show was full of energy with believable characters portrayed perfectly.

With spectacular scenery, costumes and choreography, the show was a fantastic experience. Thanks must go to Judi for organising the trip and driver Frank for transporting the theatre attendees.

The show was extra spe-

Elliot the Musical is a celebration of individuality, creativity and the power of art to transform lives.

A SERIES of workshops covering topics from electric vehicles to cooking started at Cooma’s Raglan Gallery last week as an adjunct to the Climate Action Monaro (CAM) Art Awards exhibition.

Workshops began May 28 with Altitude EV, an information session on owning and charging electric vehicles, and continue throughout June.

Cooma Multicultural Group hosted vegetarian cooking, and FutureGen JV held an information staff on June 4.

Cooma Water Watch coordinator Anita Brademan will showcase local groups and projects aiming to build landscape resilience on June 11.

Climate Action Monaro’s Jenny Goldie will host an information presentation on the current climate position on June 18 and practical renewables and mythbusting will be the topic of a June 25 workshop by SOMEVA Renewables.

The workshops will all start at 12.30pm and finish at 2pm. For more information, contact the gallery at 9-11 Lambie St Cooma.

Meanwhile, the exhibition of works entered in the CAM Awards - which officially opened with award announcements last week - will continue until June 30.

EXHIBITION: Cooma artist Tein McDonald’s award winning art work, part of the CAM Awards exhibition at the Raglan Gallery. PHOTOS: Wendy McDougall.

cial as the grandson of a Cooma lady had a prominent role in the show, that of Michael, Billy’s mate.

Billy

Sue Hain enjoys a cool drink while Jenny Borthwick warms up at the ballet barre ahead of seeing the show Billy Elliot the Musical.

MUSICAL: Probus ladies, Margret Wainwright, Vera Shanley and Gemma Collins at the Q Theatre ready to meet Billy Elliot on stage. PHOTOS: Cooma Ladies Probus Club

Graeme Krake’s first prize winning entry in the CAM Art Awards.

Cooma North leading STEM excellence

THE Snowy Monaro Academy of STEM Excellence (SMASE) held their first small schools visit last week with Berridale Public School’s grade 4/5/6 class and Adaminaby Public School joining the students at Cooma North Public School to begin their Smart City Project.

The small schools were supported by some of the Cooma North Public School’s Robotics Club and Stage 3 students to begin their Smart Agricultural Farm by learning to code microbits.

This workshop, run by Mrs Anna Kemp from Crookwell Public School’s Academy of STEM Excellence and Mrs Chrissy Graham who is running the SMASE project at Cooma North Public School, encouraged not only new skills to be taught to the small school students, but also their teachers.

Ongoing support and

mentorship will be provided throughout the year as the small school’s participate in the project. Carolyn Ewart, Andrew Burke and Ben Nicholson from Snowy Hydro also joined the day’s event to share their knowledge with the small school students.

The Smart City Projects will be shared later in the year at an exhibition where the SMASE schools will present their projects at, along with a STEM Industry Partnership Day where local STEM based businesses will hold a career information exhibition.

Any interested businesses can email chrissy.graham1@ det.nsw.edu.au to register their interest to be a stall holder. The STEM Industry Partnership Day will be backed by Snowy Hydro, who is a major sponsor of the SMASE Program.

Last month, Cooma North Public Students (CNPS) joined students from across the country, and participated in National Simultaneous Storytime.

Students enjoy national storytime

National Simultaneous Storytime is held annually by the Australian Library and Information Association.

Every year, a picture book, written and illustrated by an Australian author and illustrator, is read simultaneously in libraries, schools, preschools, childcare centres, family homes and book

shops around the country. It is now in its 24th year. This year’s book was Bowerbird Blues by Aura Parker.

Cooma North Preschool joined CNPS for story time and activities in the sunshine. Stage 2 created some beautiful artworks.

SNOWY Monaro students have enjoyed reading and making decorations for National Simultaneous Storytime.

This year’s story was Bowerbird Blues by Aura Parker. Local students joined students from across the nation to read the story at the same time.

Pictured are students from Bombala Public School and St Patrick’s Parish School in Cooma, who enjoyed this year’s storytime.

Students also make Bowerbird decorations to support the reading of the popular book.

National Simultaneous Storytime is a fun event

that promotes the value of reading and literacy, using an Australian children’s book that explores age-ap-

propriate themes, and addresses key learning areas of the National Curriculum for Foundation to Year 6.

Snowy Hydro engineer Ben Nicholson helps Cooma North Public School student Cooper Reese during the STEM program.

Local teachers join Snowy Hydro staff for the program, held at Cooma North Public School last month.

Berridale Public School student enjoy participating in the Snowy Monaro Academy of STEM Excellence.

PHOTOS: Snowy

Cooma North Public School students enjoy National Simultaneous Storytime.

PHOTOS: Cooma North Public School

St Patrick’s Parish School students Lachlan Jackson, Logan Shaw, and Dustin Green showcase their Bowerbird creations. PHOTO: St Patrick’s Parish School

LEARNING: Bombala Public School joins students from across the region and nation to read Bowerbird Blues at the same time for National Simultaneous Storytime. PHOTO: Bombala Public School

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6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 Movie: A Honeymoon To Remember. (2021) (PG) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.30 News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 9. Brisbane Broncos v Sydney Roosters. From Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane. 9.55 Golden Point. 10.40 Movie: No Escape. (2015) (MA15+) Owen Wilson.

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6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. 10.00 Outta Town Adventures. 11.00 Secret Cities. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Mastermind Aust. 2.30 Mastermind Aust. 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.30 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. 3.40 The Cook Up. 4.10 The Great Fire Of London. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.35 Paul O’Grady’s Great Elephant Adventure. 9.25 Secrets Of The Lost Liners. (PG) 10.15 SBS News. 10.50 A French Case. Final. 11.50 L’Opera.

6.00 Getaway. 6.30 ACA. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. 12.00 Cybershack. 12.30 Explore TV. 1.00 Ageless. 1.30 The Pet Rescuers. 2.00 After Impact. 3.15 LEGO Masters Aust Vs World. (PG) 4.30 Garden Gurus. 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Getaway. (PG) 6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Jeopardy! Australia. 8.30 Movie: The Equalizer. (2014) (MA15+) Denzel Washington, Chloë Grace Moretz. 11.10 Movie: City Of Lies. (2018) (MA15+)

6.00 What’s Up Down Under. 6.30 Leading The Way. 7.00 Camper Deals. 7.30 Escape Fishing. 8.00 Charming China. 8.30 Farm To Fork. 9.00 Exploring Off The Grid. 9.30 Food Trail: South Africa. 10.00 Ready Steady Cook. 11.00 To Be Advised. 1.00 All 4 Adventure. 2.00 Buy To Build. 2.30 Everyday Gourmet. 3.00 What’s Up Down Under. 3.30 GCBC. 4.00 Ready Steady Cook. 5.00 News. 6.00 The Dog House. (PG) 7.00 The Dog House. 8.00 Ambulance UK. (M) 10.30 To Be Advised. 11.30 Fire Country. (PG)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. 9.10 Ageless Gardens. 10.05 Vintage Voltage. 11.00 Outside: Beyond The Lens. 11.30 Outside: Beyond The Lens. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Gymnastics. FIG Rhythmic World Cup Series. Highlights. 4.00 Wonders Of Scotland. 4.30 Roman Megastructures. 5.30 Untold Arctic Wars. 6.30 News. 7.30 Charles III: The Coronation Year. 9.15 Miniseries: The Boleyns: A Scandalous Family. 10.25 Secrets Of The Royal Palaces. 11.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Hello SA. 6.30 ACA. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Wide World Of Sports. 11.00 NRL Sunday Footy Show. 1.00 Fish Forever. 1.30 Drive TV. 2.00 David Attenborough’s Green Planet. 3.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 9. Cronulla Sharks v St George Illawarra Dragons. 6.00 9News Sunday. 7.00 LEGO Masters Australia Vs Rest Of The World. (PG) 8.40 60 Minutes. 9.40 9News Late. 10.10 The First 48. (M) 11.10 Transplant. (MA15+) 12.00 David Attenborough’s Green Planet.

6.00 Mass. 6.30 Key Of David. 7.00 Joseph Prince. 7.30 GCBC. 8.00 Everyday Gourmet. 8.30 Freshly Picked. 9.00 Pooches At Play. 9.30 Buy To Build. 10.00 Healthy Homes. 10.30 Farm To Fork. 11.00 4x4 Adventures. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.00 My Market Kitchen. 1.30 Cook With Luke. 2.00 Destination Dessert. 2.30 Hungry. 3.00 Taste Of Aust. 3.30 Farm To Fork. 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 GCBC. 5.00 News. 6.30 The Sunday Project. 7.30 MasterChef Aust. 9.00 FBI. 12.00 The Sunday Project.

6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 1. Highlights. 8.00 WorldWatch. 10.00 Cook Up Bitesize. 10.05 Vintage Voltage. Final. 11.00 Outside: Beyond The Lens. 12.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 12.55 Ballroom Fit. 1.00 Cycling. National Road Series. Grafton to Inverell. Highlights. 1.30 Motorcycle Racing. ProMX Australian Championship. Round 3. 4.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 1. Highlights. 5.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Everyday Gourmet. 6.30 My Market Kitchen. 7.00 Ready Steady Cook. 8.00 Ent. Tonight. 8.30 The Yes Experiment. 9.00 Bold. 9.30 Deal Or No Deal. 10.00 GCBC. 10.30 Judge Judy.

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 WorldWatch. 9.35 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. 10.35 Outta Town Adventures. 11.05 Secret Cities. 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.15 Heritage Rescue. 3.05 Mastermind Aust. 3.35 The Cook Up. 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. 5.00

6.00 Children’s Programs.

8.10 Open Season: Call Of Nature.

8.25 Almost Naked Animals.

8.35 Summer Memories. (PG)

8.50 Amelia Parker. 9.10 Find Me In Paris. 9.35 Supernatural Academy. (PG)

10.10 Rage. (PG) 11.15 Close.

6.30 Bargain Hunt.

7.30 Heartbeat. (PG) An old flame of Mike’s turns up in Aidensfield.

8.45 Judge John Deed. (M) Judge John Deed faces a challenging dilemma when an Arab sheikh’s driver is charged with murdering a young prostitute.

10.45 Air Crash Investigations. (PG)

11.45 Bargain Hunt.

6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG)

7.30 Highway Patrol. (PG)

8.00 The Force: Behind The Line. (PG) Narrated by Simon Reeve.

8.30 World’s Wildest Police Videos. (M) Footage of real life crimes.

10.30 Police Code Zero: Officer Under Attack. (M)

11.30 World’s Most Shocking Emergency Calls. (M)

6.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. (PG)

7.00 The Nanny. (PG)

7.30 Seinfeld. (PG)

8.30 Movie: King Arthur: Legend Of The Sword. (2017) (M) Charlie Hunnam, Astrid Bergès-Frisbey. A young man discovers his true heritage.

11.00 Seinfeld. (PG)

12.00 Love Island UK. (M)

6.30 Antiques Roadshow.

7.30 As Time Goes By. Jean and Lionel discuss the miniseries.

8.40 Midsomer Murders. (M) Barnaby and Scott investigate after a local from Midsomer Mere is found dead with strange burn marks on his head.

10.40 Angel Of Vengeance. (MA15+)

11.40 Footy Classified. (M)

6.30 JAG. (PG)

7.30 Bull. (M) Bull begins his work with J.P. Nunnelly.

8.30 NCIS. (M) After a deepsea diver is murdered on the job, the team must launch an unorthodox investigation into the crime.

9.25 Hawaii Five0. (MA15+) Steve and Catherine hunt down a killer.

10.20 NCIS: Hawai’i. (M)

6.00 Frasier.

6.00 Children’s Programs.

8.00 Hotel Transylvania. 8.10 Open Season: Call Of Nature.

8.25 Almost Naked Animals.

8.35 Summer Memories.

8.50 Amelia Parker. 9.10 Find Me In Paris. 9.35 Supernatural Academy. (PG) 10.05 Rage. (PG) 11.15 Close.

6.30 Bargain Hunt. Hosted by Natasha Raskin Sharp. 7.30 Father Brown. (M) Father Brown investigates a train robbery.

8.30 Shetland. (M) Perez returns to his childhood home after the murder of a scientist on the picturesque island of Fair Isle.

11.00 Murdoch Mysteries. (M) 12.00 Father Brown. (M)

6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG) The staff is offered a 17th-century musketoon and a ’74 Lotus Europa sports car. 7.00 Football. AFL. Round 8. Adelaide v Port Adelaide. From Adelaide Oval. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews. 11.00 Movie: Wrath Of The Titans. (2012) (M)

6.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. (PG)

7.00 The Nanny. (PG)

7.30 Survivor 46. (PG) Hosted by Jeff Probst.

9.00 Movie: Central Intelligence. (2016) (M) Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart. An accountant and a CIA agent work a topsecret case.

11.10 The Nanny. (PG) 11.40 Dating No Filter. (M)

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Mega Zoo. (PG) 8.30 West Gate Bridge Disaster: The Untold Stories. (PG) A look at the West Gate Bridge disaster. 9.30 World’s Most Dangerous Prisoners: Geas. (M) Takes a look at Freddy Geas. 10.30 Police After Dark. (M) 11.30 The Real Murders Of Orange County. (M)

6.30 JAG. (PG)

7.30 Bull. (M) The team works a drug trafficking case.

8.30 NCIS. (M) The team and the FBI join forces when the daughter of the Secretary of the Navy is kidnapped.

9.25 NCIS: New Orleans. (M) An officer thinks his girlfriend is a spy.

10.20 Evil. (M) 11.15 48 Hours. (M)

6.00 Frasier. (PG)

6.30 Neighbours. (PG)

7.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG)

8.30 Two And A Half Men. (M) Alan asks Gretchen for a big commitment. 10.00 Impractical Jokers. (PG)

Rules Of Engagement. (PG)

Frasier. (PG)

Home Shopping.

6.00 Children’s Programs. 8.00 Hotel Transylvania. 8.10 Open Season: Call Of Nature. 8.25 Dragon Ball Super. (PG) 8.50 Amelia Parker. 9.10 Find Me In Paris. 9.35 Supernatural Academy. (PG) 11.15 Close.

6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 The Yorkshire Steam Railway: All Aboard. (PG) The railway moves into autumn.

8.30 Escape To The Country. Steve Brown shows some tempting properties to a young couple who want to move to the beautiful North Yorkshire countryside. 12.30 The Real Seachange.

6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG) The team is offered NASA memorabilia. 7.00 AFL: Friday Night Countdown. A lead-up to the Friday night AFL match. 7.20 Football. AFL. Round 8. Carlton v Collingwood. From the MCG. 10.30 AFL PostGame Show. 11.15 Armchair Experts. (M) 12.00 GetOn Extra.

7.30 Movie: Toy Story. (1995) Tom Hanks, Tim Allen. A toy cowboy becomes jealous of a new figurine.

9.10 Movie: War With Grandpa. (2020) (PG) Robert De Niro, Uma Thurman. After his grandfather moves in, a boy devises a series of pranks to drive the old man out. 11.05 Dating No Filter. (M)

6.30 Antiques Roadshow.

7.30 Take Me Home. (PG) Sue looks after a small lost caboodle.

8.30 Movie: Dog. (2022) (M) Channing Tatum, Ethan Suplee, Kevin Nash. A US Army Ranger travels with a military dog to the funeral of her handler.

10.30 Movie: Magic Mike XXL. (2015) (MA15+) Channing Tatum.

6.30 JAG. (PG) 7.30 Bull. (M) A woman is accused of murdering her husband.

8.30 NCIS. (M) Dr Taft experiences the rush of a NCIS case when he is assigned surgical duty on Gibbs’ suspect.

9.25 NCIS: Hawai’i. (M) An astronaut’s death is investigated.

11.15 48 Hours. (M)

6.00 Frasier. (PG)

6.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG)

8.30 Two And A Half Men. (M) Alan finally comes clean. 10.00 Impractical Jokers. (M)

10.30 Rules Of Engagement. (PG) 11.00 Frasier. (PG) 12.00 Home Shopping.

6.05 Children’s Programs. 8.10 Hotel Transylvania. 8.20 Open Season: Call Of Nature. 8.35 Almost Naked Animals. 8.45 Summer Memories. 9.00 Amelia Parker. 9.20 Find Me In Paris. 9.45 Children’s Programs. 11.15 Close.

6.00 Heathrow. (PG)

6.30 Bondi Vet. (PG)

7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. (PG)

8.30 Escape To The Country. Sonali Shah is in Staffordshire.

11.30 The Yorkshire Vet. (PG) 12.30 Escape To The Country.

6.00 Pawn Stars. (PG) Chum and Corey Harrison take a look at a rare Winchester target shooting rifle from the 1800s. 7.00 Football. AFL. Round 8. Melbourne v Geelong. From the MCG. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews. 11.00 Movie: King Of Thieves. (2018) (M)

7.30 Movie: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2. (2015) (M) Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson. Katniss tries to assassinate President Snow. 10.10 Movie: Power Rangers. (2017) (M) Dacre Montgomery, Naomi Scott. Five teenagers must save the planet from evil.

7.00 Rugby Union. Super Rugby Pacific. Round 11. ACT Brumbies v Fijian Drua. From GIO Stadium, Canberra.

9.30 Super Rugby Pacific Post-Match. Post-match analysis and interviews.

9.45 Movie: Legend. (2015) (MA15+) Tom Hardy, Taron Egerton. The Kray brothers terrorise London in the ‘60s.

7.00 Soccer. A-League Men. Elimination final. 10.15 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M) The team comes to the aid of a US ambassador whose daughter has gone missing.

Children’s Programs. 8.10 Hotel Transylvania. 8.20 Open Season: Call Of Nature. 8.35 Almost Naked Animals. 8.45 Summer Memories. 9.00 Amelia Parker. 9.20 Find Me In Paris. 9.45 Children’s Programs. 10.15 Rage. (PG) 11.20 Close.

6.00 Imagine Holidays Iconic Rail Journeys. (PG) 6.30 Kath & Kim. (PG) 7.05 The Vicar Of Dibley. (PG) 8.45 Endeavour. (M) A barbarous blood-letting in an Oxford museum claims the life of an elderly man.

10.45 Hornby: A Model Empire. (PG)

11.45 The Vicar Of Dibley. (PG)

6.00 Border Security: International. (PG) 7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG) 8.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (M) 8.30 Movie: The Bourne Legacy. (2012) (M) Jeremy Renner. A secret agent is hunted by the government. 11.15 Movie: Alex Cross. (2012) (M)

7.30 Movie: Now You See Me. (2013) (M) Jesse Eisenberg, Mark Ruffalo. An FBI squad pursues a group of illusionists.

9.40 Aussie Lobster Men. (M) Follows six boat captains and their crews as they risk it all in search of the prized Tasmanian rock lobster.

11.40 Who Gets To Be An Influencer? (M)

6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG) 8.30 Movie: Gran Torino. (2008) (M) Clint Eastwood, Bee Vang, Christopher Carley. A Korean War veteran sets out to reform a teenage neighbour who tried to steal his prized possession. 11.00 Chicago Med. (MA15+) 12.00 Ordinary Joe. (M)

6.30 JAG. (PG) Harm and Mac clash after a navy psychiatrist is charged with allegedly sending a marine back into battle too soon.

7.30 NCIS. (M) The NCIS agents’ personal plans are interrupted when each of them notices errors in a closed case.

11.15 FBI: Most Wanted. (M) A geology professor is murdered.

6.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) Leonard, Raj and Howard do everything in their power to meet Bill Gates.

10.30 Two And A Half Men. (M) Jenny is enamoured with a one-night stand. The house comes alive with questionable Christmas carols. 12.00 Home Shopping.

6.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) Stuart starts bringing his new girlfriend home.

8.30 Two And A Half Men. (M) Alan and Walden decide to throw Marty a bachelor party after he asks for their permission to marry Evelyn. 10.00 South Park. (M) The boys go to Canada. 10.30 South Park. (MA15+) 12.00 Home Shopping.

Bargain Hunt. Hosted by Natasha Raskin Sharp.

Doc Martin. (PG) Bert opens a restaurant.

Foyle’s War. (M) While trying to solve the murder of a war hero, Foyle also tackles the world of top-

6.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. (PG)

7.00 The Nanny. (PG)

7.30 Seinfeld. (PG) Jerry thinks about buying a car.

8.30 Movie: V For Vendetta. (2005) (MA15+) Natalie Portman, Hugo Weaving. A woman is recruited by a masked freedom fighter to help him bring down a totalitarian government. 11.10 Seinfeld. (PG)

6.30 Antiques Roadshow.

7.30 Death In Paradise. (M) A masked man stabs a woman in her home.

8.40 Harry Wild. (M) Harry enlists her granddaughter, Lola, to go undercover at a girls’ school in pursuit of a bank robber.

10.40 Agatha Christie’s Ordeal By Innocence. (MA15+) 11.40 Footy Classified. (M)

6.30 JAG. (PG) The team goes to San Diego.

7.30 Bull. (M) Benny represents a man charged with murder.

8.30 NCIS. (M) Tony’s identity is stolen by multiple perpetrators who start blackmailing senators.

10.20 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M) The team helps find a missing officer. 11.15 Evil. (M)

And

A Touch Of Frost. (M) Frost is suspended due to a decade-old

6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG)

7.30 Outback Truckers. (PG)

8.30 Aussie Truck Rehab. (PG) Jon Kelly’s judgment comes under question.

9.30

6.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. (PG)

7.00 The Nanny. (PG)

7.30 Seinfeld. (PG) Jerry critiques an actor.

8.30 Movie: The Matrix. (1999) (M) Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne. A computer hacker learns about the true nature of reality from a group of mysterious rebels. 11.15 Seinfeld. (PG)

6.30 Antiques Roadshow.

7.30 New Tricks. (M) A brewer’s murder is investigated. 8.40 Agatha Christie’s Marple. (M) Someone tries to kill a prominent politician.

10.40 A Wedding And A Murder. (MA15+) 11.40 New Amsterdam. (M)

6.30 JAG. (PG) A Vietnam veteran’s remains are found.

7.30 Bull. (M) The district attorney’s office asks Bull to assist them in their prosecution of a fraternity.

9.25 FBI. (M) Kristen wrestles with her commitment to the Bureau after a shooting at a nightclub.

11.15 48 Hours. (M)

Bargain Hunt.

Call The Midwife. (M) A child Cynthia delivered dies suddenly.

Jeopardy! Hosted by Alex Trebek.

NITV News Update.

ACROSS

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE CROSSWORD

1 What are playful tricks known as (6)

8 What are operating rooms also called (8)

9 Which term suggests death or decease (6)

10 What is a model or pattern to be copied or imitated (8)

11 To be dormant, is to be what (6)

13 Who are those engaged in work requiring physical effort (8)

16 What was the profession of Amadeus Mozart (8)

19 What is a simple narrative poem, often of popular origin (6)

22 What is malicious injury to work, tools, machinery, etc (8)

24 Which arboreal mammals are allied to the monkeys (6)

25 What is loose or irregular verse (8)

26 To close an account by payment, is to do what (6)

DOWN

2 What are shipping hazards (5)

3 To be unsophisticated, is to be what (5)

4 What are lofty towers attached to churches (8)

5 An Anglo-Saxon Benedictine monk was known as the “Venerable” whom (4)

Letters

6 Name a state of suspended sensibility (6)

7 To mend, is to do what (6)

12 Which loose soil is composed of clay and sand (4)

14 Which items of apparatus are used in weightlifting (8)

15 Name a British nobleman (4)

17 What is a public speaker known as (6)

18 Which agricultural implement is used to turn over the soil (6)

E-QUATIONS

20 To confine, is to do what (5)

21 Name one of the months having 30 days (5)

23 What is a distinctive air, or atmosphere (4)

Find the following words in the grid. They may be read in any direction, even diagonally. Some letters are used more than once.

8 HEBETATE

(a) To dull or blunt (b) To play the bully (c) To settle in

9 INCARNATE

(a) Not cautious or careful (b) Too great to calculate (c) Invested with flesh

Build it yourself using the clues and each of the twenty-four letters once only to form ten words: five across and five down. A key word (bold clue) builds on the letter set in the grid.

CLUES:

Appropriate (3)

Attached wires (5)

Domesticated (5)

Fired clay object (7)

Guided (3)

Month (5)

Orate (5)

Stitch (3)

Stuck with spear (7) Young goat (3)

Perfect package - space, style, comfort

to present to the market 17 Mawson St, Cooma.

Perfectly positioned on a 599m2 parcel of land, this single level three bedroom home will appeal to a variety of investors, fi rst home buyers and downsizers alike. Offering 102m2 of internal living space. As you enter the home you are welcomed by the living/ dining area with eco heating and cooling, ducted natural gas and a reverse cycle A/C for comfort, double glazed windows and rear access to the covered entertaining space.

There are three bedrooms of accommodation all with BIW an en-suite and a family bathroom.

Externally the private garden is a great space to entertain, with a grassed area suitable for children and pets to play and shaded by trees, and a single car accommodation provided by the single carport.

Convenience is key with the shops, schools, oval just a short walk away. Building and pest inspection completed.

Contact the team at Boller and Company for more information, 6452 4155.

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Ideal investment or first home

PERCHED at the top of Jindabyne on Gippsland Street, this three bedroom, one bathroom timber-clad property provides an ideal opportunity for an investment property or a first home.

Located within walking distance to local schools, sporting facilities, cafes and restaurants, you will be able to enjoy all that living in the Snowy Mountains has to offer.

Set back on a 900m2 block, there is

plenty of potential for yard or garden improvements to enjoy the fresh air of the mountains.

Upon entering the home, you will step in to the open living area filled with natural light, flowing through to an open kitchen and dining area.

A wood fireplace as well as gas heater ensure ultimate comfort throughout the winter months, whilst a reverse cycle airconditioning keeps the house cool during hot summer days.

Ready to move into straight away, use this property as an investment or first home, or complete some renovations to increase its value immediately.

Features:

• Three bedrooms, all with built-in wardrobes

• Main bathroom with three way access

• Rear entertaining deck complete with spa

• Front covered verandah

• Under house storage

• Ample off-street parking space for multiple vehicles

This property will be auctioned on Wednesday July 3 at 2pm in the Henley Property office in Jindabyne. Open homes are held each Saturday from 10am – 10:30am, and each Wednesday 4:30pm – 5pm.

For more information or an inspection, please contact Michael Henley on 0403 165 563 or Matisse Rawson on 0412 630 409.

For private inspections or more information, please call Michael Henley on 0403 165 563 or Matisse Rawson on 0412 630 409. Open Homes: Saturday 10am - 10:30am, Wednesday 4:30pm - 5pm

Perched at the top of Gippsland Street, this timber-clad property provides an ideal opportunity for an investment property or a first home. Step into the open living area that flows through to an open kitchen and dining area, complete with a woodfire and gas heater. Set on a 900m2 block, there is plenty of potential for yard or garden improvements. Properties in this location in Jindabyne with this amount of potential rarely pop up on the market, book your inspection now to avoid missing out!

Highly desirable property

ADDRESS: Vaughans Road, ANDO, NSW, 2631

AUCTION: June 20, 11am, online Via Auctionsplus

WAVE Hill is located in Jincumbilly/ Ando and has frontage to the Snowy River Way, Mount Cooper Road and the unformed Vaughans Road.

Wave Hill consists of 292.4ha/722.520ac (approx) of heavy self-mulching basalt

soils that this area is renowned for and features 50 percent of highly productive flats, 95ac currently under crop (wheat and brassica) in a cleaning program to sow down to lucerne in the near future.

Wave Hill has an excellent fertiliser history with a top dressing of gypsum.

Water security is a major feature with 1.8km frontage to Jincumbilly Creek, 200m frontage to Native Dog Creek and permanent spring with solar pump that feeds to a 90,000 litre tank and re-

ticulates to trough system via 50mm high pressure pipe installed three years ago.

Improvements include 20x9m Colourbond shed with concrete floor, two shearing stands, machinery/workshop, shedding area and newly installed steel sheep yards attached for ease of stock handling, new semi-permanent steel cattle yards containing loading ramp and cattle crush. Fencing is in good to excellent condi-

tion with new waratah stocktite internal fencing.

Wave Hill is highly desirable due to its easily accessible location, its productive soils and the quality of the infrastructure that has been replaced in recent years with majority of the hard work done before it was offered to the market.

Contact agents Christine McIntosh 0427 584 004 or Matthew Green 0429 991 241 for further information.

Snowy Monaro

Mixed numbers in cattle market

By Erin Lukey, MLA Senior Market Information Analyst

Cattle

THE cattle market saw mixed numbers last week, some of which were poor.

Yardings eased by 5,774 head (eight percent) to 63,300 head.

The Restocker Yearling Heifer Indicator was the lowest performer on Thursday, easing 20 to 249/kg lwt. Yardings lifted week-onweek by 795 head, with several weaner sales pushing Queensland throughput to just under 80 percent of the indicator.

Yass, Tamworth and Bairnsdale store sales last Friday should lift these yarding proportions as restockers place their cattle through the store market.

The Blackall weaner sale was met with high quality, though mixed quality in other Queensland yards meant markets could not match last week’s prices.

MARKET REPORT: Meat and Livestock Australia report cattle yardings eased across the country last week. The Restocker Yearling Indicator was the lowest performer, easing 20 to 249/kg lwt.

The Processor Cow Indicator eased again, falling 15 to 203/kg lwt.

The quality cow prices seen in Roma were not seen further north, with Charters Towers 16 below the national indicator.

Sheep

The sheep market was relatively positive, with rewards for heavier animals.

All national indicators lifted bar Mutton and Restocker Lamb, which fell by four and 12 to 306/kg cwt and 534/ kg lwt, respectively. High mid-May, total yardings eased by 20,000 head lastweek to 270,930. Lamb yardings eased by

two percent (3,905 head) to 184,642, and sheep yardings dropped 16 percent (16,000 head) to 86,288.

The National Mutton Indicator has dipped for the first time in five weeks, easing by 12 to 306/kg cwt.

NSW was the highest performer in this indicator at 321/kg cwt. This was driven by positive light and trade lamb sales at Wagga, fetching 344/kg cwt.

As we enter lambing season, mutton supply has started to pull back across most eastern saleyards. WA yardings, which have lifted

week-on-week along with prices, was up 10 percent on last week and just under 80% on last month at 177/kg cwt.

Last week, the Heavy Lamb Indicator lifted in both price and yardings to 697/kg cwt.

Across all states, market lifts were seen, the largest in Victoria, where size and quality were rewarded, rising by nearly 30 to 706/kg lwt.

The 22–28kg bracket produced the most competition across domestic and export buyers, with prices continuing to lift week-on-week.

years. Both Queensland and Victoria clocked their largest weekly slaughter numbers since 2020, processing 74,904 and 20,805 head, respectively.

Despite a small 908 head reduction, national lamb slaughter remained above the half-a-million point for the fourth week, with 508,519 head processed over the week.

This marks the second largest slaughter on record.

Slaughter

PHOTO: Supplied

A positive announcement on May 30 saw five major beef processors regain access to China, overturning a ban that has been in place since 2020.

The five plants to have export approvals reinstated are; Queensland’s Kilcoy Global Foods, Meramist, JBS Dinmore, JBS Beef City and NSW’s Casino Food.

Cattle slaughter rose again for the week ending May 24, lifting by 1,085 head to 139,285. This lift resulted in, once again, the largest slaughter in four

NSW and SA contributed to a small national dip in numbers, however there was an increase in numbers for Tasmania, Victoria and WA. Victoria had their largest lamb processing week on record processing 255,849 head, 50 percent of the total lamb slaughter.

There was a decrease of 671 head for sheep slaughter, with 188,161 head processed over the week. Dips were seen across all states bar NSW, which lifted by just under 2,000 head to a total of 82,535.

Looking at combined sheepmeat processing, national numbers were just under the long-term high of last week, easing by under 2,000 head. Victoria had their highest sheepmeat processing week on record for a combined total of 309,738 head.

THE NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust has assisted Snowy Monaro producers at a free ‘Biodiversity Opportunities’ workshop last week.

The workshop provided landholders through the region with insights into biodiversity opportunities offered by the NSW Biodi-

versity Conservation Trust. South-East Regional Manager Tobi Edmonds said the workshops helped demystify some of the terms used in biodiversity conservation.

“There are some real opportunities for landholders to diversify through biodiversity,” Ms Edmonds said.

Pig problem escalates: NSW Farmers

FARMERS are reporting a fresh surge in feral pig numbers, prompting a call to escalate funding to fight the state’s feral pig problem.

NSW Farmers President Xavier Martin said with the state budget set to be handed down in just a few weeks’ time, there was a golden opportunity for funding to get feral pigs under control as numbers explode across the state.

“Native vegetation is important for our environment and the plants and animals that depend on it, and some of the best patches of native vegetation in the landscape exist on private land.”

The workshop showed how landholders can receive payments to manage native vegetation if they apply to enter into an agreement with the NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust. Local staff were on hand

By MEAT AND LIVESTOCK AUSTRALIA

LAMB numbers eased at Yass last week with only 2900 lambs penned. There was a good but very small run of heavy and extra heavy lambs.

A small run of prime trade weights was also penned. There was a few larger

drafts of shorn store lambs along with the usual plainer trades and light lambs.

Restockers and feeders were on hand and competed strongly of these lambs.

The market sold to stronger trends on most categories lifting $10 to $15/head.

Restocking lambs to 20kg sold mainly from $66 to $148/head.

The two score processing lambs was about the only major category that was cheaper but the quality of the lambs was plainer and sold from $66 to $105/head.

Trade lambs 20 to 24kg ranged from $140 to $175/

to answer questions and what conservation agreements might look like on a farm.

Participants were shown how to source information about their own properties using online tools and other sources of information.

The workshop was also an opportunity for people to meet other producers to talk through the barriers they face when making these kinds of decisions for their farm.

Local producers learn about biodiversity Trade lambs reach $175/head

head and averaged 700c to 725c/kg on the better lambs. Heavy weight 24 to 26kg sold from $170 to $188 and lambs to 30kg ranged from $198 to $212/head and averaged 720c/kg. Extra heavy lambs reached $215/head. The best of the hoggets reached $149/head.

Mutton numbers were steady and the quality similar. Prices were firm to $5 dearer.

Medium weight ewes sold from $56 to $96 and heavy crossbreds reached $123/ head. Merinos reached $98 and Whiltipoll ewes to $120/ head.

“There’s reports of feral pigs weighing well over 100 kilograms charging through the paddocks, trashing food crops and killing calves and lambs at the drop of a hat,” Mr Martin said.

“These pests are bigger than the people trying to control them – and they are costing landholders many thousands of dollars in lost production and control costs that they simply can’t keep up with.

“They’re superspreaders of disease and reproduce at a rate that means we need to cull many millions a year to break the breeding cycle, so we have a fight on our hands that we simply can’t face alone.”

While recent efforts by the Minns Government to support baiting, trapping and aerial shooting of feral pigs had been warmly welcomed by farmers, Mr Martin warned funding for pig control must be scaled up significantly in this year’s NSW budget to get on top of the problem.

“More than 77,000 pigs have been culled by the state’s Feral Pig Program since October last year –and while this has made a dent in the population, we’ve still got millions of pigs ruining production on our prime agricultural land,” Mr Martin said.

“Farmers have been outnumbered, paddocks have been destroyed, and despite our best efforts, no one-man band can get on top of these animals when the numbers are just so wildly out of control.

“If we want to fend off these pests for good, we need to see some serious funding for feral pig control in the NSW budget this June – or else we simply don’t stand a chance.”

WORKSHOP: The NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust supports landholders like Martin Timmins to manage native vegetation on their own land.

PHOTO: Colin Elphick/NSW BCT

Cow prices soften: Cooma cattle sale

By COOMA ASSOCIATED AGENTS

COOMA Associated Agents held their monthly cattle sale on May 24.

Agents yarded approximately 400 scale cattle and 800 stores. There was the usual turnout of buyers who were selective based on condition in what was a cheaper market. Quality overall was good and a credit to the Monaro vendors.

The majority of scale cattle penned were older cows, which followed recent trends and dipped in price.

The best of the cows made 225c/kg with the majority of the heavy cows making over $2.00.

Lighter cows made from $1.60-$1.90. Steers over the scales were probably most affected by the price correction, with the best making $1490 for some 560kgs Angus steers. Heifers followed the same trend as the steers with the best making 225c/kg for 601kgs.

The store market saw buy-

THE National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has joined the Access for Every Child Coalition launched last week, to ensure families in the bush receive the same access to early childhood education and care as their city counterparts.

Along with more than 50 other organisations, the NFF is calling for the Federal Government to create bespoke options so families can overcome one of the biggest barriers to workforce participation.

NFF Chief Executive Tony Mahar said joining the coalition followed NFF members endorsing an Early Childhood Education and Care policy earlier this month.

“The juggle of raising a family and running a farm business is tricky at the best of times. Add into the equation limited or even no childcare options, and farming families are really left behind,” Mr Mahar said.

“Childcare services in the regions are waning and, in some cases, they are nonexistent, at a time when demand is growing and the agricultural sector is crying out for workers.”

While better access to care could boost farm productivity and improve developmental, social and academic outcomes for regional children, Mr Mahar said it was essential to overcome this hurdle for women, who commonly bear the care burden.

“A key plank in the NFF’s vision for Australian agri-

ers come from Bathurst, Goulburn, the coast, Bungendore, as well as several locals.

Pregnant cows were the stand out with several good runs of young cows penned. The best of the pregnancy tested in calf cows made $2125 for a good pen of three-four year old Angus cows. With most others making $1700-$1800. Of the few cows and calves penned, the best made $2200 for a pen of 11x11.

Weaner steers and heifers were mixed with the bigger runs selling the best. Steers topped at $1170 for a pen with weight, most made from $800$1000 being later drop calves.

Heifers sold well in comparison to the steers and the market making up to $760/hd fro a pen of 23 Black Baldy heifers of Burrunga Pty Ltd.

The next Cooma Cattle sale is scheduled for June 21.

Please contact your local agent to make a booking for the last sale before the end of the financial year.

STORE HEIFERS

VENDORAGENTNOBREEDPRICE

culture to be a $100 billion industry by 2030 includes a goal to double the number of women in agriculture’s leadership positions.

“We’re proud to have a growing number of women employed in agriculture and women in leadership roles, but we need to support this trajectory through

the child rearing years.

“Often when the patter of tiny feet arrives, leadership journeys are put on ice simply by a lack of care options.

“The Federal Government has made a commitment to a universal early education system and we need to hold the government to account, because right now, bush

families are being left behind.”

The NFF’s policy calls on the Federal Government to:

- Work more closely with the states and territories to manage, monitor, regulate, intervene in and shape the early childhood education and care (ECEC) system.

- Offer a mix of options in

partnership with the states and territories to better incentivise service provision in regional, rural and remote areas.

- Develop a workforce strategy tailored to the regions to attract and retain the early childhood workforce. Initiatives could include wage subsidies,

professional development, relocation incentives, and professional support and training.

- Advance more flexible policy options and market interventions for family day-care, in-home care and other care options in locations where a centre would not be viable.

Pictured

David Jochinke. PHOTO: National Farmers’ Federation

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WHITNEY, Betty Maude. Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at Cooma Hospital. Formerly of North Street, Cooma. Aged 79 years.

Dearly loved wife of John (dec).

Mother of Sharon and Cheryl. Sister of Thomas (dec), Marjorie, Richard and Peter. Beloved sister-in-law, Aunty and Great-Aunt, and friend to many.

The relatives and friends of the late Betty Maude Whitney are invited to attend her funeral service to be held by the graveside in the Cooma Lawn Cemetery, on Friday, June 7, 2024 at 11am.

Colts 12s produce attacking masterclass

SCARLETT, Edward Clifton “Ted”.

19/1/1942 – 29/5/2024

Passed away peacefully at the Border Cancer Hospital, surrounded by his family. Aged 82 years.

Son of Cliff and Jean (both dec). Loving brother of Ena (dec), brother-in-law of Graham Chase.

Dearly loved husband of Betty. Devoted father to Tracey, Cathy, Clifton and daughter-in-law Chantal. Grandfather to Tim, Matt, Will, Caleb, Ethan, Georgia and Nate.

Privately cremated as per Ted’s wishes. Forever in our hearts.

Thank you to the amazing medical team at the Border Cancer Clinic Hospital.

Colts enjoy successful weekend of rugby league Close lose for Miss Piggies

THE Cooma Colts under 12 side maintained their winning streak, taking the win against the Queanbeyan Roos 32 - 6.

After a few weeks off due to an injury, this week’s captain Eli Whitefield bounced back to his top form and delivered two impressive tries.

The Colts didn’t waste any time getting the jump on the Roos with some impressive tries, thanks to Byron Sizmur, Oscar Inskip, and Will Lucas.

The team was agile on their feet and impressive ball work kept the Roos on their toes throughout the game. Charles Byrne, Boston Varcoe, Mary Cox, and Will Haylock all delivered some well-earned metres up the field.

The Colts’ defence ensured the Roos only crossed the line once. With outstanding efforts from Kayden McKay, Byrnn Kidman, Chase Smith, Rylan Coster, and Jax Potter.

This week’s successful conversions were by Byron Sizmur, Chase Smith, Oscar Inskip, and Eli Whitefield.

Under 14s league-tag win

The Cooma Colts under 14 league-tag side continued their winning ways against the Tuggeranong Valley Bushrangers, 34 - 18

The team travelled to Canberra to play the Tuggeranong Valley Bushrangers.

The Bushrangers started the game a player down which the Colts team matched. The Colts took a while to get into the first half of the game which allowed the opposition to gain easy metres and eventually the opening try of the game.

After awaking from their sleepy start, they began to put some good phases together, running the ball and defending.

A converted try to Cooma got the side back in the game.

At half time, Cooma trailed 10 - 6.

The second half of the game was a see-sawing battle which went end to end with some good long-range tries from both sides.

With eight minutes left, the game was tied at 18-all.

In those minutes, Cooma ran in another three tries with two conversions to finish the game 34 - 18 victors.

The result was a good

follow-up from the previous week’s draw against Woden Valley and gave the side extra confidence leading into two home games over the following weeks.

Results from around the ground U12 League Tag Ladies

Colt 22 defeat Woden Valley Rams 18 U11 Colts 24 lost to Bungendore Tigers: 30 U12 League Tag Ladies Colts defeat the Queanbeyan Roos U13 Colts 28 defeat the Queanbeyan Blues 6 U14 Colts 34 defeat the Woden Valley Rams 6 U15 Colts 10 lose to the Belconnen Sharks 34 U16 League Tag Ladies 28 defeat the Belconnen Sharks: 16

PICTURED: The Cooma Colts league-tag under 10 side is having a terrific season. PHOTO: Colts

THE Jindabyne Miss Piggies have lost in a high scoring encounter, going down to Yass 38-36.

The Miss Piggies had another tough road trip, heading to Yass on Saturday. A win would have kept Jindabyne within the top four, however the side now sits sixth.

Following the long weekend break, the Miss Piggies head to Hall for a clash against the fifth placed Bushrangers. A win will deliver an important boost to Jindabyne’s finals chances.

The side has played strong rugby this season in the women’s 10s competition. Their next home match is Saturday June 22 against Goulburn, who currently sit atop of the ladder.

A few consecutive wins will put the Miss Piggies back in finals contention, as the side hopes to replicate last season’s finals runs.

Kick-off is at 1.15pm and the Miss Piggies are calling on supporters to lock the date in their calendars.

THE Cooma Junior Red Devils under 14 side has continued its fine start to the season with a 36-0 win over Uni North Owls.

In front of their home supporters at Rotary Oval on Saturday, the side played the entire game with just 13 players with help from new recruit

Miners. The Red Devils knew they had to start strongly, which they did when they turned defence into attack, straight off the kick off

Ashton Jamieson chased the kick from Ollie Paul. Ashton regathered, scoring straight under the posts.

The Owls ran the ball hard. This made the Red Devils grit their teeth and lift to another level.

Laird McInness and captain Ben Alcock came off the line and led in defence. This inspired the rest of Red Devils to work together in defence and keep the Owls scoreless.

With the Cooma forwards dominating in the scrums and solid defence in the middle of the field, this allowed the backs to cover outside. They produced beautiful tackles, isolating their opposition and not preventing the Owls players from running around them.

Another victory for Cooma junior rugby under 10s

SATURDAY was a great day for the Cooma Junior Red Devils under 10 side, who welcomed St Edmunds College at Rotary Oval, Cooma.

A fantastic game of rugby saw spectators admiring the skills and abilities of these young players on both teams.

This was the biggest game both teams have played as both St Edmunds and Cooma were undefeated.

The Red Devils were three players down and Patrick O’Neill muscled up in the second row for the day handling his scrums well, with hard carries forward against the strong defence of St Edmunds.

Matty Alcock was again on fire getting quick ball out of the breakdowns to work his magic in open play. His kicking game was strong, slotting two from three conversions.

Braxton Benn worked well stepping into flyhalf for the day steering his backline about the field and finding holes in the defence with his hard straight line running.

Luke Cook, Blake French and Bill Neilson worked hard up front against the St Edmunds strong scrum.

Bill and Luke were rewarded, crossing the try line.

Luca Paul was again unrelenting in defence with hard tackling and metres gained every carry and was also rewarded with crossing the try line.

Liam French and Anthony Backhouse had their work cut out for them on their wings with Liam holding down his short side with good defence and ball skills, not shying away from injecting himself into the breakdown with the bigger boys.

Anthony put his speed on show, narrowly missing out on a try.

Bill Neilson demonstrated why you play to the whistle with a 70m run in overtime to take the end score out to 33 points to 10. Blake French was awarded player of the match, presented by Sean Neilson. The player of the match awards for the junior Red Devils are sponsored by The

Dom Giagios.

Junior Devils continue winning ways

At fulltime, a great game of rugby union finished 36-0 to the Red Devils.

The performance made it tough for both under 14 coaches to decide a player of the match as every player had a terrific match.

Isaac Freebody received the honour for his excellent support play across

the field. With the team taking to the field two players short, it was tough going for the outside backs. Isaac connected well with his inside players in attack and defence. He looked comfortable under the high ball, preventing opposition lineout opportunities.

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ALL SMILES: The Cooma Junior Red Devils under 14 side celebrate their win at home. The side won despite being two players short.

Isaac Freebody receives the player of the match award from co-coach Joshua Barron. PHOTOS: Cooma Red Devils

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WINNERS: The Cooma Junior Red Devils under 10 side produced another excellent effort to continue their winning streak. PHOTO: Cooma Red Devils

Bushpigs prevail in closest game of year

A HAT-TRICK from Jindabyne Bushpigs fullback Matthew Caldwell has propelled his side to their sixth win on the trot.

The Bushpigs faced their toughest test of the season as Braidwood crossed for three tries.

In front of their home fans, the Bushpigs played committed rugby to win 32-21.

Before this encounter, the Bushpigs had only conceded four tries in five matches. A much improved Braidwood side from previous seasons has emerged as one of the Bushpigs’ main premiership contenders.

The win extends the Bushpigs’ lead on the South Coast/Monaro rugby union ladder. The side has a week off for the long weekend before travelling to Hall.

Kelley produces Wagga Wagga winner

THE good results have kept coming from Cooma product Matt Kelley’s Canberra stables with six winners in a fortnight, and local owners and followers enjoying the ride.

At Wagga on Friday, Spinosaurus ($15), ridden by Coriah Keatings, dug deep on a Heavy 9 surface to win a Benchmark 58 Hcp over 1000 metres.

In what was his first run after a spell and a throat operation, he fought with the favourite Hulm ($2.25) over the last 200 metres to prevail by a neck margin.

It was four and a half lengths back to Pretty Vegas in third.

Spinosaurus is raced by

Cooma identity Mick Schofield who is one of the stable’s biggest supporters. Also at Wagga, Stupendo ($2.90), ridden by Holly Durnan, fought hard after an interrupted passage to run second, beaten a nose margin by Letme Entertainyou ($2.35) ridden by Danny Beasley.

Stupendo has now had three runs for the stable for three second placings. He will likely be aimed for a Highway Hcp at Randwick in three weeks.

At Canberra on Saturday, Spineless ($10) , a first starter ridden by Quayde Krogh, led for the majority of the 1080 metres to prevail by a nose margin from Pushalot ridden by Matthew Cahill for John Nisbet.

Spineless was a cast-off from the Maher and Eustace training group and was bought by Veterinarian John Hilton. Mr Hilton subsequently placed Spineless along with Grins and Starlight Girl with Kelley, and all three have won in the last fortnight.

Also at Canberra, evergreen mare Starliv ($8) ridden by Coriah Keatings and raced by Mick Schofield, David Bottom and Brandon Williams, gave her all in the Federal Hcp over 1206 metres to go down by a neck margin to Get Shafted.

Starting as $1.70 favourite in a Benchmark 50 Hcp over 1080 metres, Champagne in Lace, also ridden by Coriah Keatings, was given no peace in the lead and found the big weight an anchor when finishing a close up third behind Jack Van Duren’s Papaver Miner and Love of Air. Champagne in Lace is raced by David, Irene and Bill Snowden, Mick Schofield, Fran Caldwell, Narrele Kelley and Craig Kaufline.

The last race at Canberra saw the long awaited maiden win of Sherman trained by the Joseph and Jones (JJR) training partnership.

Starting as an outsider at $26, Sherman was ridden to victory

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High Heelers undefeated

WHO can beat the Bombala High Heelers? The Bombala league-tag side has been one of Group 16’s most dominant sides, if not the most dominant, over the last five or so seasons. The side has continued this form throughout season 2024 with five wins from as many matches. The High Heelers have only conceded just one try in five matches (300 minutes of footy).

Their latest win came over Eden on Saturday at the Bombala Exhibition Ground. A repeat scoreline from their round one encounter, saw the High Heelers win 34-0.

While the Group 16 ladder has Tathra atop of the pack, the High Heelers have played one less match.

In attack, the side has the competition’s two leading try scorers in Rachael Babidge with nine tries and Patrice Clear with seven.

Bears too strong

The Snowy River Bears remain undefeated in first grade, following a tight 28-20 win over Moruya.

The Moruya Sharks, who sit fourth on the ladder, provided the Bears with a tough away match. A feature of the Bears’ season has been winning tight games, and this was no exception, as the Jindabyne outfit edged out Moruya through a try in the closing stages.

Five wins from five games, places the Bears atop of the Group 16 ladder. There are no Group 16 fixtures over the long weekend.

ADFA account for Red Devils

The Cooma Red Devils faced a tough test against the Australia Defence Force Academy in round eight of the South Coast/Monaro rugby union competitino.

ADFA ran out winners 57-13. Connor Campbell scored for the Red Devils with Damien Roach landing the conversion and two penalty goals.

The Cooma side has a break over the long weekend before heading to Crookwell on June 15. The side’s next home match will be Saturday June 29, where the club will celebrate Old Boy’s Day and honour the 2002 premiership side.

Talent program launches

by Coriah Keatings at start 26 and prevailed over his stablemate Oh What A Knight ($2.05), ridden by Jake Barrett.

Sherman is raced by the J J R Partnership, Mr P H Joseph, Mrs B M Joseph, Mr P A Jones, Mrs M Guthrie-Curran, Mr M G Jones, Mrs D G Jones, Mr R J Armstrong, Mrs P E Armstrong, Dr S J Reed, Mr J D Mcspadden, Mr R Taylor, Mrs M Jennings, Mrs V R Langtry.

Oh What a Night is raced by the J J R Partnership, G & G Bloodstock Pty Ltd, Brisbane Meadows, Mr G J Payten, Mrs J A Crawford, Mr G R Lundstrom, Mrs J D Lundstrom, Mr P O Payten, Mr M K Walcott, Dr C L Pate, Mr A G Pate, Mrs B Miers, Mrs K M Smith, Mrs R M Harvey, Mrs A Crawford, Mr R J Simpson, Mr B D Stevenson, Mrs N E Stevenson, Mr D A Friend, Marrickville Investments Pty Ltd.

The Sapphire Coast will host a race-meeting this Sunday at the beautiful Kalaru race-course.

The 2024 cohort from Snow Australia’s Emerging Talent Program (ETP) came together at the National Snowsports Training Centre in Jindabyne for the season launch camp over the weekend.

Forty-two athletes from eight different disciplines participated in the camp.

While individual discipline-focused sessions were staged, the camp largely engaged athletes in areas which the ETP looks to enhance as their careers are steered towards high performance goals.

“Everyone identified to the ETP has the potential for exciting careers in snowsports, and camps like this are programmed to launch them on their journey as a complete athlete,” Ben Bond, Snow Australia Performance Health and Talent Manager, said.

“There are sessions focused specifically on the athletes’ areas of sporting talent, however we will devote a lot of time to goal-setting techniques, coach-athlete relationships, baseline testing and team-building.”

The Bushpigs forwards work hard against a committed Braidwood defensive outfit.

VICTORY: The Jindabyne Bushpigs face their toughest test of the season with Braidwood pushing the homeside the entire match. The Bushpigs would emerge winners 36-21.

PHOTOS: Karen Forman

Blustery conditions greet inaugural Harros Cup

By COOLAMATONG GOLF CLUB

WINTER weather arrived for Sunday’s inaugural Harros Cup, with a blustery southerly wind making golf difficult for most players who certainly felt the cold.

In honour of the late David Harrison, who was a very keen golfer when he wasn’t selling skis and snow gear at his Lake Crackenback Resort shop, a large field braved the conditions for what was a great day at Coolamatong.

It was fitting the two main prizes went to staff who have previously worked at Harros for many years.

Michael Wilkinson won the day with a fine 71 nett, playing to his handicap, and the non-handicap winner went to ex ski racer and ex ski tuner Andrew McDonald with a revised 73 nett score.

“I can’t believe that I have actually won it, especially for someone like David who is my friend,” Michael Wilkinson said.

Wilkinson said he worked for about 10 years at Harros in the ski hire section.

McDonald who hit a handy 83 off the stick, as well as claiming the long drive on the day and said ‘it was in honour of Popeye, Harro, I stepped up and let one rip’.

“I think it is bestowing that two former employees win the inaugural championships, it is a nice little ode to the man,” McDonald said.

McDonald also has an association with the old bindings that were mounted on the classic Dynastar skis that will be the perpetual trophy each year. The skis will hang in Harro’s Snowsports shop and return to the golf club for each Harros Cup event.

Jan O’Halloran won the ladies event with a 75 nett and Owen Freebody was awarded the junior prize with an 81 nett.

The cold weather did not deter Zac Kelly, who is no stranger to winter, from arriving in shorts, which he seemed to regret. But he did win himself a new warm hat for having the Bradman score of the day.

Another fitting tribute was the unveiling of the new Harros Chair on the fourth hole. Built by members Jason Christie and Jordan Sell, the chair will be a constant reminder for golfers as they hit off on the fourth hole.

At the presentation, emcee for the Harros Cup event Stephen Edwards said everybody he speaks to acknowledges Harro is just a legend.

“He is truly someone’s friend,” Edwards said.

“It didn’t matter whatever background you were from he would try and help you out. I would like to thank his two sons for coming today, Brock and Mitch, you dad is truly missed.

“I know Mitch you are taking on the legacy of the shop, really good look with that, and if you ever need help with anything, everyone here will support you.”

Thanks were mentioned for Chris Brown from Jindabyne’s Sundance Bakery for providing the breakfast and the cakes afterwards.

In the A Grade section, Aaron Glaskin had 73 nett, Gregg Quinn 74 nett and Pom Wheeldon 76 nett.

The best in B Grade was Dan Wilson with 72 nett followed by Cody Dixon with 74 nett and Robin Hawthorne with 76 nett.

The C grade winner on the day was Michael Wilkinson with 71 nett followed by Thomas McIntosh with 75 nett and Jye Kearney with 77 nett.

The men’s near pins were won by Noddy on the third, McDonald on the eighth, Ben Beattie on 15 and Chris Brown on 17.

The ladies near pins were a harvest for Kylie Woodcock who captured three of the four, Maureen Rupcic was closest on 15.

There was a huge turnout for the event, especially those that travelled from Canberra to join the festivities. The club expects next year to be an even bigger event.

In last Wednesday’s monthly medal, Alan Butterworth had one of the best rounds of the year with a two over par 73 scratch, and 67 nett score to win the day on a countback from Geoff Murphy.

Starting on the front nine, a double bogey six on the first hole was soon erased with birdies on the second and sixth hole for a front nine even par.

A birdie on 11 had the scorecard in the red, but three bogeys on the way home on 14, 15 and 17 were not welcomed, but a fine round altogether.

Geoff Murphy playing in B grade off his 17 handicap had one of his better rounds, shooting 84 off the stick, and 67 nett.

Brock and Mitch Harrison with their playing partners Zac Kelly and Jack Parkyn and the new Harros Chair on the fourth hole tee.

PHOTOS: Coolamatong Golf Club

By COOMA GOLF CLUB

ALTHOUGH the forecast was for cloudy conditions for most of the day on Saturday, the Cooma Golf Club had plenty of sunshine in the morning and loads of golfers to kick off the June monthly medal.

The overall winner was Colin Langdon with a fantastic score of 68 nett. Langdon also won the A Grade monthly medal.

The B Grade medal went to Ben Rolfe with 71 nett and the C Grade medal went to Jason McCarthy with 71 nett.

Sean Smith won the A Grade comp of the day with 70 nett. Balls went to Helen Crawford, Claire Caldwell, Greg Abraham, Phil Ingram, Jenny Rainsford and Stephen Young. Nearest the oin on hole four went to Stephen Edgenton, nine to to Tony

HARROS CUP: Brock Harrison with handicap winner Michael Wilkinson, Mitch Harrison and non-handicap winner Andrew McDonald.

Langdon wins June monthly medal

Clark, hole 11 to Helen Crawford and 17 to Greg Abraham.

In the long drives Sponsored by Burkes Plant Hire, A Grade went to Steven Wheatley, B Grade was won by Ben Rolfe, the C Grade went to Marty Janota. The Ladies went to Helen Crawford.

The men’s four-ballbest-ball championship was held in conjunction with the monthly medal.

The winners were Tony Venables and Colin Langdon with 75 gross.

In the medley four-ballbest-ball nett, the winners were Greg Abraham and Mark Rainsford with 63 nett on countback from Sean Smith and Jason McCarthy.

In Sunday’s stableford the overall winner was Adam Schofield with 35 points. Balls went to Angela Andrews, Tim Young,

Stephen Young and Norman Marshall.

The club had a great turnout for last week’s midweek stableford. Steven Wheatley was the overall winner with 40 points.

A Grade went to Cliff Richards with 38 points, B Grade went to Rick Towers with 34 points and C Grade was claimed by John Harris with 37 points. Balls went to Candice

Ganitis, Jenny Rainsford, Claire Caldwell, Colin Langdon, Shannon Fergusson, Alan Kelly and Wayne Flynn. Nearest the pin on nine went to Greg Abraham and 17 to Wayne Flynn. This Saturday and Sunday there will be stableford competitions and the midweek competition is the midweek monthly medal which is a stroke competition.

Alan Butterworth shot one of the best rounds of the year last Wednesday, a two over par 73.

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Fillies captain Ruby Barnes spots a gap in the defence and looks to break through.

Fillies tough outing

By DAVID BRISON

ON a cool, grey day at the Tathra Country Club, the Cooma Fillies took on the strong Tathra She-Eagles leaguetag side.

The She-Eagles came out of the blocks firing and were immediately on the attack.

Despite some solid defence from Fillies fullback Bryanna Wittig, the SheEagles scored, 0-4.

The Arnold sisters of Breanna and Alyssa defended well but Tathra was in again, 0-8.

The Fillies recovered as Wittig produced a long run, allowing Jess Clark to slide over for a neat try near the posts.

Captain Ruby Barnes converted, 6-8.

Tathra then scored right on halftime for a 6-12 scoreline at the break.

Jordy Breden, Ash Steinke, and Breanan Arnold all had strong games in the second half.

Tathra scored an extra 18-points for a full time score of 6-30.

Three points and players’ player for the Fillies went to Clark, two to Breanna Arnold, and one point each to Alyssa Arnold and Wittig.

Close loss for Stallions first grade

By DAVID BRISON

IN the second play of the match, young Stallions winger Jonah Perea burst through the middle of the ruck and was off for a try with no one in front of him. The referee found a penalty for offside, to Cooma. Six points gone begging.

The Stallions forwards led by Todd Williams and Richard Bensley dug deep and made some good yards enabling five eight Levita Levita to slip a pass to second rower Klies Kaiarake to score. Nick Zusak added the extras, 6-0.

The Tathra Eagles made a strong raid and were able to create an overlap on the Stallions left edge and score, 4-6.

The Stallions were back attacking, when live wire half Zusak chipped, chased and regathered.

Zusak stepped their fullback and cover defence to score next to the posts, 12-4.

Another good long raid broke down for the Stallions with a dropped ball and the Eagles counter attacked. The homeside broke through the ruck to score under the posts, 12-10.

Again, the Stallions attacked

and pressed their line, but the last pass again was fumbled and the half wound down with Cooma just ahead.

Into the second half and Karlos Filiga made a half break, but scrambling Eagles defence shut the movement down.

There were penalties back and forth as the Eagles grabbed a try to lead for the first time, despite having one player in the sin bin, 12-14.

Zusak took the defence on and created some space, allowing Filiga to score out wide, 16-14.

Bensley, Luke Bracher and Kristin Zusak all make desperate try saving tackles but a high ball was plucked out of the air by an Eagle, and a try was scored and converted, 16-20.

The Stallions attacked strongly but the play broke down. Tathra attacked and scored again, 16-26. With a couple of minutes to go they ran the down the clock.

Three points to Bensley, two to Zuzak and one to Perea. Players’ player went to Bracher.

No games in Group 16 on the long weekend and Cooma has a bye the week after. Next game is on Saturday June 22 at Eden.

Cats to celebrate 1984 premiership

EXCITEMENT is starting to build within the ranks of the Cooma Cats (Southern Cats) and supporters as the 40th reunion anniversary nears.

On September 15, 1984, the Cats recorded an impressive six-point win over Weston Creek Wildcats at Yass Oval.

The 40th premiership reunion will be held on Saturday June 22 at Snowy Oval. The Cats of today will play the Goulburn Swans from 2pm and then head to a pub for a function to commemorate the game.

Afterwards, the 1984 premiership team will enjoy dinner at the Alpine Hotel.

The old boys are returning to Cooma from all parts of Australia and even overseas.

1984 captain Peter Dean and wife Stephanie will return, together with Graeme and Michelle Mann, Warren Hilder, Richard Wild, Colin Lowe, Robin Schelberger, Peter and Jane Ryan, Peter Darling, Ross and Jenny Knee, Kym Pearce, Bill Shearing, David and Sandy Leitch and one of the club’s founding members, Bryce Anderson.

Graeme Mann has put in many hours from Perth trying to track down other team members, but there are a few not yet found.

This includes the player who kicked the important six-pointer in the last quarter, Paul Greatly. The old Cats would love to catch-up with him.

To help get supporters in the mood, current Cats captain Anthony Sexton has posted a digital copy of the 1984 grand final match on YouTube. It can be accessed - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfjJSNjpPvwp0 B2HCwvuVrBtjbA7y4id0

For more information on the day, especially if you have memorabilia you would like to share, please contact Anthony at anthony.Sexton@southerncats. com.au; Graeme Mann at gbmann@ iinet.net.au or 1984 club secretary Gail Eastaway at gail.eastaway@gmail.com

Tathra too strong for reserves

By DAVID BRISON

THE Tathra Eagles exploded from the start, scoring 12 points before the Stallions had their first possession of the game.

One set with the ball saw Jack Newsom make a long raid downfield. A Mitch Hynes kick was plucked out of the air and Stallions centre Brock Halls was over for a try. Robbie Smith missed the conversion, 4-12.

Handling from both teams became a little sloppy, and despite a good high ball take by Halls, Tathra scored again for 4-18.

Halls was in everything and scored again. Smith added the extras, 10-18.

Tathra got a roll on and with young ‘terrier’ Lee Morgan tackling one of their big forwards, they carried Lee over the line and scored, 10-24.

Into the second stanza and the Eagles started to dominate. Stallions fullback Jake Clare produced the tackle of the match to save a try but weight of possession and size of Tathra’s forwards saw them run out winners 10-52.

Three points and players’ player Brock Halls, two to Lee Morgan and one to Jake Clare.

Savana Nikau takes a hit-up for the Fillies during their away match against Tathra.

SERVICE: Stallions reserve grade captain James Boller fires a pass from dummy half.

PHOTO: AS Photography

ATTACKING: Ash Steinke delivers

pass during the Cooma Fillies away encounter with Tathra.

Nathan Thompson

ATHLETE: Jindabyne’s Marc Ware will take on the Cairns Full Ironman this month, 33-years after his latest full ironman. PHOTO: Supplied

Marathon Marc

By KAREN FORMAN

ANYONE who knows Jindabyne’s Marc Ware knows the multi sports athlete never seems to stop.

If he’s not out riding big kilometres up big hills on his road bike, he’s running on said hills, swimming in Lake Jindabyne or the local pool, or riding his mountain bike.

In winter, he loves downhill and cross country skiing and boarding.

Somewhere in there, he fits in his work as Aviation Director with the Australian Antarctic Division, and family life with his wife, Alli and adult child.

“It’s part of the routine,” Ware said.

“I do a lot of training in the morning, fitting it around work. It provides a structure which is really good both from a work and training perspective. I find for me that’s my personal time, a little bit selfish, but it really clears my head.

“I do a lot of thinking, it really sets me up for the day as I can organise things in my mind and get everything clear.”

Ware, 60, likes long distance sports. He likes to train and he likes to compete.

In total, he has completed 73 triathlons since 1984, 16 half ironmans, one full ironman and is currently in full training for what will be his second ironman triathlon, heading to Cairns on June 16 for the Cairns Full Ironman where he hopes to qualify for the piece-de resistance of Ironman triathlons - Kona in Hawaii in October - with his eye also on the 70.3 Worlds in New Zealand in December.

“I last competed in a full ironman, at Foster, in 1991 when I was 26 and completed it in 10 hours 55 minutes,” he said.

“Now I am 60 and attempting my second one in Cairns. It’s such a long dis-

tance, so many things can go wrong on the day but I would like to think I could be close to that time.

“I think I am still relatively competitive. I do feel those extra years. Definitely my top speed is not as fast as it used to be.

“With age, you can maintain a level of fitness but can’t get your heart rate as high as in your mid 20s. The endurance is still there.”

Ware said he goes to great lengths to manage his training and workout routines, as injuries are now more common than when he was younger.

“I definitely have to pay more attention to stretching and weight lifting to maintain muscle mass these days and have had to modify training a bit, as niggling injuries take longer to get over,” he said.

“None is insurmountable. The most important thing is to get out there and keep pushing the limits.”

Ware’s current training schedule, with full time work, consists of between 15-17 hours per week of around six kilometers swimming, 300km cycling and 60km running.

That usually involves a long ride on the weekend of 150km (six hours plus) and a long run of 20km (two hours plus).

Looking at his childhood, it is not surprising Ware has a deep sense of adventure and wanderlust.

He was born in Gibraltar where his father was in the Royal Air Force, then lived in a few overseas locations as his father served the British military for 15-years before the family became ‘10 pound Poms’ and emigrated to Australia in the 1960s.

“I think I always wanted to fly, but then dad was always fascinated with boats, the ocean, stuff like that, so I gravitated towards both,” Ware said.

“I pursued that childhood dream, joining at 15. Dur-

ing that junior phase I was selected as an officer candidate, put through WA matriculation for 18 months, then came to HMAS Creswell at Jervis Bay for the first year of my science degree, majoring in maths, then University of NSW for my second year staying in naval accommodation, then third year lived on campus as midshipman.

“I have done a couple of other degrees, like aviation, part time, then was lucky to complete my Masters in the UK as part of aerosystems course.

“My aim was to fly but I had a bit of different journey to get there because I joined so young, then I was selected to become an officer and completed matrix and degree as a general list officer, and learned to drive war ships before transferring to aircrew.”

Ware spent the rest of his naval career working on fixed wing aircraft initially then Seahawk helicopters, doing instructing roles on base or on ships, a couple of Gulf tours in the 1990s, flying helicopters from back of frigates.

After 29-years he retired in 2009 as a Commander with Flight Test background, joining Airbus helicopters to head up a sales team, travelling between Australia and Europe.

The family bought a house in Jindabyne in 2009 as Ware had always skied and loved coming to the mountains. He moved to Brisbane to head office then had an opportunity to live in France for three and a half years.

Returning to Jindabyne, he took a role with Snowy Mountains Grammar School, then joined the Australian Antarctic Division.

Apart from competitive sports goals, Ware says he aims to keeping enjoying what he does, keep fit and active, enjoy racing - and not stop anytime soon.

Burke’s efforts enhance course

GOLFER PRAISED FOR IMPROVING COOMA CLUB

By NATHAN THOMPSON

MARK Burke loves his golf. So much so, when he’s not playing, he can still be found on the course.

Over the last few years, Mark has spent more than 250 hours at the Cooma Golf Club, helping improve the course.

Mark who owns and runs local business, Burke’s Plant Hire, has played a leading role in helping the club upgrade its practice facilities, enhance the cart area and improve key holes on the course.

The 47-year-old started playing golf when he was 16. A passion for the game and a desire to help the Cooma Golf Club has driven his efforts.

Cooma Golf Club secretary, Angela Andrews, praised Mark’s commitment to the club. Ms Andrews said the course is regarded as one of the finest in country NSW, thanks to Mark’s involvement and the tireless work of greenskeeper Ben Neilson.

“The upgrades to hole 15, the improvements to our cart paths and the other projects Mark has completed, we couldn’t match,” Andrews said.

“We wouldn’t have the funds to carry out these projects and would be reliant on grant funding. But Mark, jumped in and completed them.

“With Mark and Ben, the course is in terrific shape.”

Mark has dedicated 260 hours worth of voluntary work to the club. Cooma

Golf Club president, Lyndon Taylor, said the club’s members are appreciative of Mark’s efforts.

“Our club is very appreciative of Mark’s contribution. We can’t thank him enough for the time and money that’s gone into the projects he has completed,” Taylor said.

“Being a golfer, Mark knows what needs to be

done and how best to do.

All of the projects he has finished were done without grant funding.

“Recently we had a visiting group from Canberra who commented on the great condition of the course. People who visit can’t believe what a great course we have for a country town.”

Mark said his love for golf

stretches back to his teenage years, where he played regularly and at a high level.

“When I started as a teenager there were good junior numbers. The pennants was strong in juniors and there was a junior competition on Saturdays,” Mark said.

“I spent a lot of time here as a youngster so I’m pleased to help now.”

Where the Flick

Helping the club enhance its 18-hole course and facilities has been labour of love for Mark, who is a proud Cooma Golf Club member.

“I’m lucky to be in a business position where I can help and a position with my machinery to help the club.

It’s all about giving back,” Mark said.

Mark’s first project was upgrading the area in front

of the clubhouse. He formalised the cart path and erected a landscaped wall.

“The improvement to the cart area near the 18th hole has considerably improved the look and feel of the club,” Andrews said.

Golfers using the practice area, hole 15 tee off and many of the cart paths, have Mark to thank for their improvement.

ACE EFFORT: Cooma Golf Club president Lyndon Taylor (left) thanks Mark and Jai Burke for their efforts enhancing the course and club facilities. PHOTO: Nathan Thompson

Snow Ball raises 12k Farmer’s fantastic

By TRISTA HEATH

Jindabyne Chamber of Commerce held their annual Snow Ball last Saturday May 25 where 150 members of the community came together for a masquerade casino night raising more than $12,000.

Chamber president Olivier Kapetanakos said the purpose of the Snow Ball is to bring the community together and to support small businesses prior to entering the winter hustle with all money raised to be put back into our community by beautifying our town with illumination.

The Jindabyne Sports and Bolwing Club hosted the event along with local business sponsors Commonwealth Bank Jindabyne, Discover Snowy Mountains, High Country Insurance Brokers, XLFM, Snow FM, Jindabyne Mitre 10 and the Jindabyne Chamber of Commerce.

Local restaurants and cafes featured on the nights menu including Birchwood, Crackenback Farm, Shut the Gate, Wildbrumby Distillery, PARC, Jindabyne Emporium, Brumby Bar and Grill and MAYA asian cuisine.

Snowy Monaro Regional Council Mayor, Chris Hanna embraced the event as he gambled on Russian roulette and enjoyed the many local restaurant cuisines.

Local legend 94 year old Noeline Dahlen-Maclean hit the dance oor with fellow community members to rock out to Sydney band the High Rollers and the Jindabyne High School band and choir.

■ See more Jindabyne Snow Ball photos on page 16.

By TRISTA HEATH

WELL known amongst the Snowy Monaro for his involvement in many regional clubs and doing what he can for his community, Brian Farmer was recognised as an active member of the Jindabyne Lions Club on Saturday June 1, for 50 years of servicing his community.

Another notch on his belt of proud achievements, Mr Farmer has been described as a sel ess, hardworking, generous man who would go out of his way to ensure his community are well looked a er.

Mr Farmer is a long-term member of the Table of Knowledge at Dudley’s Café at Nuggets Crossing and can be found there most mornings with his fellow knowledge holders discussing local and world events. He was a retained Fire Fighter for over 30 years and has been actively associated with Legacy for over 20 Years and works hard for this important group.

He has had a very long-standing association with Scouting and held positions from Local to National Level and supervised the building of the very popular Jindabyne Scouts Activity Centre.

Mr Farmer has also been a committee member for many years of the Heritage Association in Jindabyne and was proudly awarded the NSW Local Citizen of the Year Award in Jindabyne for 2023.

The Jindabyne Lions Club applauded Mr Farmer as he was awarded for his 50 years of service by special guest Second District Governor David McKenna at the annual Changeover lunch.

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MASQUERADE: Jindabyne Snow Ball attendees Roberta Worsley, Penny McLennan, Cori Isele, and Peta Jolie dress to impress.

Olympic star joins Thredbo

SCOTTY JAMES NAMED RESORT’S

AMBASSADOR

THREDBO has unveiled Australian pro snowboarder and Olympic medalist Scotty James as its latest ambassador.

The best halfpipe rider in the world currently with both silver and bronze Olympic medals, Scotty James is a four-time Winter Olympian, a threetime world champion, a nine-time X Games medallist and served as Australia’s ag bearer at the 2018 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony.

James grew up competing in Thredbo and has returned to visit, ride and compete many times since.

Now coming on board as the resort’s newest ambassador, James and Thredbo are joining forces to support the development of the next generation of Australian snowsport athletes.

As part of his new ambassadorship, James has donated a mini pipe cutter to the community, enabling Thredbo to build the all-new 13 MOOKi’s Mini Pipe this winter and for many seasons to come.

Located in Thredbo’s Cruiser area, MOOKi’s Mini Pipe will provide skiers and snowboarders of all ages and abilities with the opportunity to have fun and progress their skills. The name MOOKi holds special signi cance for James, as MOOKi was his childhood nickname and has evolved into a character that symbolises always shooting for the moon and dreaming big – an ethos he hopes MOOKi’s Mini Pipe at Thredbo will represent for current and future snowsport athletes.

“As I join Thredbo as an ambassador, I’m very excited to be part of a partnership that not only supports my journey toward the 2026 Olympics but also invests in the future of snowsports in Australia,” James said.

“Through the development of both the full size and mini pipe, our goal is to create opportunities for the next

generation of athletes to train, thrive and excel. It’s really special for me to be helping contribute to the growth of the sport right here in Thredbo where I grew up competing. It’s a full circle moment.”

Thredbo General Manager, Stuart Diver, said he is proud to have James on team Thredbo.

“Supporting Australian athletes and our ambassadors like Scotty James to train on home snow is a huge achievement. Scotty is a front-runner for an Olympic gold medal in 2026 and we’re honoured to be part of his journey,”

Diver said.

“He has donated a 13 Mini Pipe to our community so the partnership is already incredibly mutually benecial. We thank Scotty for his generous donation and look forward to welcoming him to Thredbo as an o cial ambassador this winter.”

To support athlete development ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics, Thredbo is working with the Stomping Grounds Project to build a worldclass on-snow training facility. It’s set to be the new training ground for athletes including Thredbo ambassadors Scotty James, Valentino Guseli, Tess Coady, Abi Harrigan and more.

Situated at the top of the Cruiser area from August through to mid-September, the new facility will feature Australia’s rst-ever 22 winter halfpipe for Olympic training during the Southern Hemisphere’s winter snow season.

For the second year running, the facility will also feature a 65 jump for athletes to train on. Last winter, this jump attracted an elite rider lineup including Mark McMorris, Anna Gasser, Clemens Millauer and the national teams from Australia, the United States, Canada, Austria, Japan and China.

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UNVEILING: Olympic medallist Scotty James has been announced by Thredbo as its latest ambassador.

PHOTO: Thredbo Media