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Cooma doctors invest in future Youth refuge needed: Mission

DIRE STRAITS IF SOMETHING IS NOT DONE: DR MANASSA

By KAREN FORMAN

RURAL and regional medicine could be in ‘dire straits’ in a decade if something is not done urgently to encourage qualified general practitioners to leave the city and new doctors to choose general practice as a specialty, according to three Cooma GPs.

Doctors Domonic Manassa, Colin Zhu and Jae Lee fear Snowy

Mountains towns could end up like other regional towns where doctor shortages are so severe that patients have to travel for hours to see GPs for regular appointments.

“At the moment we are doing OK, but it might not always be that way,” Dr Manassa, who recently opened the brand new Monaro Medical Practice, said.

“We need to do all we can to ensure the future of our medical prac-

tices and our service to our communities.”

The trio, self dubbed the ‘three muskateers’, say they are committed to doing what they can to promote and support rural and regional practice and recommend it to all general practitioners and medical students.

“I began our commitment to rural and regional practice with setting up Monaro Medical Practice

and taking on two doctors, Colin and just last week, Jae,” Dr Manassa said.

“We are now looking at setting up a sleep clinic, because there is a big need for one here, and will be taking on a female doctor soon to cover women’s health more adequately. We aim to grow and serve the community for the long term.”

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By MELINDA CAIRNS HACK

THROUGHOUT the Snowy Monaro region young people are facing challenges when it comes to finding affordable private rentals. Mission Australia’s The Unfair Divide youth homelessness report has revealed nearly one in 10 NSW young people aged 15 to 19, who responded to Mission Australia’s Youth Survey 2023, experienced homelessness in the previous 12 months.

“We know that rising rents may cause young people to couch surf or stay in overcrowded dwellings,” coordinator Cooma Region Homelessness Support Service, Caitlin O’Bryan, said.

“This is a form of hidden homelessness. There’s no youth-specific refuge in the Cooma region, meaning young people who need temporary accommodation must travel to Queanbeyan or even Wagga Wagga.

“Having a local youth crisis accommodation option would allow young people to have a roof over their heads while staying connected to their friends, family and support services.”

■ Read more on page 5

HEALTH: Cooma GPS Dr Jae Lee, Dr Domonic Manassa, and Dr Colin Zhu are encouraging more GPs to head regional and help support smaller communities, such as Cooma.

PHOTO: Karen Forman

Bimblegumbie: A bowerbird paradise

By TRISTA HEATH

A HIDDEN gem lies nestled in the foothills of Mount Crackenback, a bowerbird’s fantasy, known as Bimblegumbie.

Owner Pru Parker describes herself as a collector of all artistic expressions and has a love of skiing, the mountains, trees, and rocks, making Bimblegumbie her own piece of paradise.

Everyone has seen the big colourful Bimblegumbie sign on the drive up to Thredbo Resort just past Crackenback Farm restaurant, it’s hard to miss.

Pru said she came to the mountains to follow the snow and worked at Thredbo for many years where she met an Austrian ski instructor who later became her husband and not long after a daughter followed.

“We then bought acreage with my mother and built a house and for more than 46 years I have watched this place transform into something so unique, peaceful and a place that people come to enjoy,” Pru said.

“When I worked in Thredbo a chap kept calling my place of work looking for accommodation and jokingly, I said why don’t you come stay at my place.

“The next thing I knew I was telling my mother I had

booked her room out, much to her astonishment, and from there the word got out and Bimblegumbie became guest accommodation.”

The Bimblegumbie name was agreed upon between the family as the aboriginal term meant the spear whistle after thrown by a Womerah.

The word spread far and wide and after extending their home and making it the main guest house and building a further five selfcontained areas, Bimblegumbie became the family’s main job and priority.

To match the sign, the ambience of the guest house and all cabins features artistic talent from all over the world, including a bunch of pieces made from local artists right here in the Snowy Mountains.

Pru said art has always run in the family and she along with her mother have always had a passion for all things artistic.

“I love to support local art and have bought many pieces from the Jindabyne Lions Club Easter Art Show and Sale each year as well as the Lake Light Sculpture to add to my collection,” Pru said.

“I love the different styles of art that people can create, there are some fantastic local artists in our area, and I find the history and

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the back story of each piece just as fascinating as the art itself.”

Pru has dabbled in the art world and created many art pieces, she said she found it to be a lot of fun and felt like ‘a kid in a playground.’

“I was lucky enough to have my artwork featured in a gallery in Cooma and Canberra and sold some pieces,” Pru said.

“While this was a few years ago, I am ready to tap back into my creative side and continue my artistic passion.”

Lined on the second dining room space which feature floor to ceiling glass windows was an array of coloured glassware and when the light hit the right spot the room lit up like a rainbow.

A self-described collector and bowerbird, Pru said colourful glassware attracts her and although she is running out of space quickly, she just can’t help herself.

Not highly commercialised or advertised, Bimblegumbie still remains a peaceful, pet-friendly option for families to stay in amongst the mountain landscape and away from the hustle and bustle of the resorts and town.

Pru said they have been aware of their environment the whole time, composted

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their whole lives and encouraged for their guests.

“We always wanted the house to settle in rather than stand out, the cabins nestle into the environment and that’s always been part of our life which is a bit different to how the environment is treated now which is sad,” Pru said.

“Being pet friendly is always a wonderful thing, giving families a space to bring along their pets and many people who have stayed with us in the past want to keep it secret so they can always get a return booking, they don’t want to stay anywhere else.”

Pru has had many helpers over the years including WWOOFers (willing workers on organic farms), help exchange people, and different nationalities which she has found to be a wonderful experience getting to know all the different nationalities.

“The people who have lived and worked here over the years have definitely contributed to the whole property in so many ways,” Pru said.

“Including the various rockwork, building, renovations and all sorts of things that have gone into making it Bimblegumbie; it has been a lot of fun to watch this place be made into what it is today.”

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Bimblegumbie sign on the Alpine Way heading towards Thredbo Resort.

PARADISE: Bimblegumbie owner Pru Parker is a collector of all things beautiful. PHOTOS: Trista Heath

Cooma GPs promote regional medicine

Monaro Medical Practice welcomes new doctor

By KAREN FORMAN

THREE Cooma general practitoners have sent up a strong message to doctors and medical students: ‘come work in the country, and help save rural and regional medicine’.

Doctors Domonic Manassa, Colin Zhu and Jae Lee fear Snowy Mountains towns could end up like other regional towns where doctor shortages are so severe patients have to travel for hours to see GPs for regular appointments.

They predict regional medicine will be in ‘dire straits’ in a decade if something is not done urgently to encourage qualified general practitioners to leave the city and new doctors to choose general practice as a specialty.

“At the moment we are doing ok here compared to some towns, but it might not always be that way,” Dr Manassa, who recently opened the brand new Monaro Medical Practice, where he hopes to make partners of Dr Zhu and new arrival last week Dr Lee,” Dr Manassa said.

“We need to do all we can to ensure the future of our medical practices and our service to our communities.”

The trio, self dubbed the three muskateers, say they are committed to doing what they can to promote and support rural and regional practice and recommend it to all general practitioners and medical students.

“I began our commitment to rural and regional practice with set-

ting up Monaro Medical Practice and taking on two doctors, first Colin and just this week, Jae,” Dr Manassa said.

“We are now looking at setting up what would be the region’s first sleep clinic, because there is a big need for one here, with sleep apnea a contributor

to other health issues and even road accidents, and will be taking on a female doctor soon to cover women’s health more adequately. We are all interested in preventative health and aim to grow and serve the community for the long term.”

All three originally came from the city, but say they love working in Cooma because of the patients.

“You get more variety and more ongoing skilling here than the city and you also get to treat whole families, wholistically,” Dr Lee said.

“As we all are on the roster to work in the Cooma hospital emergency department, we find we often get some continuity of care for our local people as well.”

The newest of the trip, Dr Lee is currently commuting to work from Canberra but is looking to relocate permanently to Cooma with his wife and son, 14.

His particular interests are in surgery, bones and skin, after recently completing all the training required to become a specialist GP. He is just awaiting his Fellowship with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.

His journey to becoming a GP has taken 12-years of study and work. For Dr Manassa it was 13 and Dr Zhu 11.

After graduating from university in Sydney, Dr Lee completed placements in Dubbo and Canberra. He had met Dr Manassa, his “mentor”, and as a result of encouragement to try Cooma, became the first resident medical of-

ficer (RMO) at Cooma hospital in 2022 on a 12 week pilot program.

After a stint in Griffith, he returned to fulfill his GP registrar requirements in a local general practice, then accepted a role with the new surgery.

“I fell in love with the area, contrary to popular belief, you don’t suffer financially by working in the country, especially with new government inventives, and I love the people,” he said.

Dr Lee is a keen snowboarder but says patients’ snow injuries and illnesses will probably keep him too busy to enjoy the mountains in winter.

“We have a big variety of patients. The other day I stitched a leg from a chainsaw incident, saw a nine-year-old with concussion, and a person with a cough.”

Dr Zhu restarted in Cooma four months ago, coming from Sydney. He is particularly interested in child health and geriatrics and has started looking after patients at Allambie and Hudson House.

“I was an intern with Dom. We both came to Cooma for six months but we are now here for the long term. I find that if you stay in the city you de-skill. Here we have so much variety. You might get four skin cancer removals a year in Sydney, but here I’ve had four in a week.

“As well, in the city in a five km radius you might have four specialists and the care is fragmented. I love looking after families, because you can better understand the dynamics.”

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REGIONAL MEDICINE: Dr Domonic Manassa of the Monaro Medical Practice said he is committed to supporting more GPs to move to Cooma and boost the region’s supply of doctors. Pictured is the team at their opening earlier this year.

PHOTO: Karen Forman

Gegedzerick Church restoration in works

Community support needed for fundraising concert in September

By KAREN FORMAN

ONE of Australia’s oldest churches - Gegedzerick Anglican Church at Berridale - is set to undergo a renovation but it cannot happen without the support of the community.

The stone block church, built over a 13-year period and completed in 1862, needs $15,000 to build a new floor.

Meanwhile, Snowy Monaro Regional Council is planning an expansion of the cemetery into an unused parcel of cemetery land adjacent to the church building and has sought community feedback.

Potential options being considered for the new section of Gegedzerick Cemetery include additional ‘beam-style’ burial plots, consisting of rows of lawn burial plots with a headstone at the top of each plot, memorial gardens for the interment of ashes, new and improved pathways.

A council spokesman said significant consideration would be given to the historic nature of the

Gegedzerick Cemetery and its rural setting in planning for this expansion.

Until such time as the new floor goes in, the church cannot be used for any of the things it has served the community for so well over 162 years, like church services, funerals and as a place for people to sit and reflect.

However, the future is looking positive.

Berridale and Snowy Mountains Anglican Parish Chaplain Graham Morrison, who is Sydney based in summer and Perisher based in winter, where he overseas Alpine Church services on Sundays, said a generous offer had resulted in plans for a fundraising concert which he hoped would bring in the cash needed.

The church is one of five centres in the parish. Weekly services are held in Jindabyne and Berridale and occasional services at Beloka and Maffra, but Gegedzerick is not currently being used at all as it is unsafe after white ants were discovered.

“We were able to remove the white ants, but cannot afford to replace the floor, so

are relying on the community to help us out so we can have this beautiful, historic service open and available once more,” Rev Morrison said.

Rev Morrison said Gegedzerick Church was not state or federally heritage listed, but was listed on Council’s heritage list.

“That means we have been unable to get any government heritage funding, so it is up to the community to raise money to fix the church,” he said.

“Making the repairs is a real community venture, we want the community involved.

“I was talking about the church at a meeting in Sydney a few months ago and it turned out one of the people at the meeting was a member of a band and the other was a relative of one of the original builders of the church.”

Rev Morrison said the result of discussions was that the band, which plays 70s and 70s rock and roll, has

offered to play for a charity concert at the Coolamatong Golf Club at 4pm on Saturday September 28 to raise money for the repairs.

“We will also have an outdoor service near the church on the Sunday and then the floors will be ripped up by volunteers on Monday September 30,” he said.

“A great deal of interest has been shown by the local community in helping out, which is great. We really would like to return to services, especially as the

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council is planning to expand the cemetery in line with the growth in the region.”

The church is accepting donations in cash or in kind and anyone interested in helping out can contact Rev Morrison by email at snowychaplain@gmail.com

To speak to Council about the future of Gegedzerick Cemetery, email its cemetery services team at council@snowymonaro.nsw.gov. au or get in touch by phone on 1300 345 345.

RESTORATION: Berridale’s Gegedzerick Church will be renovated after fundraising efforts.

PHOTO: Karen Forman

Community help those in need Homelessness issues highlighted

Free warm meal, safe space to gather

By TRISTA HEATH

JINDABYNE

Alpine Unit-

ing Church and Op Shop

have served more than 700 people at least 300 litres of soup over the past three weeks at their Monday soup and sweets night.

Mainly catering to a younger crowd consisting of struggling local and seasonal staff the soup nights have become an event marked in the calendar for those looking for a warm meal and good conversation.

Joining the usual church and op shop community members serving up the soup last week was mayor Chris Hanna and Councillor Tricia Hopkins.

Councillor Beer, who is a regular attendee and server of the Monday soup nights, showed his fellow Councillors the role the volunteers have and the difference it makes to struggling community members.

Mr Beer said the kitchen is open to everybody, however it was mainly designed for those that are struggling with cost of living.

“We have lots of people

moving to town for the snow season to work and some have come from far away and might not know anyone or have any family or support system,” Mr Beer said. “They come for the season, and some tend to struggle to pay the high rents or aren’t getting enough hours to afford the bills and general living so we hope the Monday soup nights can at least provide them with a warm meal and safe space to meet.”

Being a member of the church and op shop for more than 30 years, Mr Beer said there is a need for a service like this in Jindabyne where many community services are lacking.

“It is important that we have the church and op shop provide this service because we saw a need within our community,” Mr Beer said.

“Running for more than 10 years, the Monday soup nights have gradually built in numbers, and we continue to see hundreds of people come along each season we host it.

“People enjoy coming along for a chat, they are glad to be able to be offered a space to come that isn’t a pub and is a kid friendly, open space for everyone.”

Jindabyne Woolworths store manager Charley Jones is a great support to the soup nights and offers the meat and fresh food for the week-

ly meals along with Country Snowy Fresh Produce who provide all the vegetables on a weekly basis and Snowy Mill Bakery provides the bread.

Seventh Day Adventist management is hailed for their efforts each week providing more than 100 litres of soup for the Monday night meal, and have been doing so for many years.

The Richter husband and wife duo volunteer their time on a Monday to wash the dishes and keep the kitchen clean and constantly stocked with clean soup bowls.

Jindabyne Alpine Uniting Church and Op Shop members express their gratitude to the support they receive from various community groups in Cooma including the Salvation Army who travel to Jindabyne every Monday night to help serve meals.

Mr Beer said every community event the Jindabyne Alpine Uniting Church and Op Shop have been involved in has been locally run by community members and attendees of the church all because they saw the need to support their community.

Come along to the Jindabyne Alpine Uniting Church and Op Shop on Monday nights and enjoy a warm, homemade meal free and pick yourself up an op shop bargain.

By MELINDA CAIRNS HACK

IN Cooma and the wider Snowy Monaro region young people face challenges when it comes to finding affordable private rentals.

Mission Australia’s The Unfair Divide youth homelessness report reveals nearly one in 10 NSW young people aged 15 to 19, who responded to Mission Australia’s Youth Survey 2023, experienced homelessness in the previous 12 months

“We know that rising rents may cause young people to couch surf or stay in overcrowded dwellings,” coordinator Cooma Region Homelessness Support Service, Caitlin O’Bryan, said.

“This is a form of hidden homelessness.

“There’s no youth-specific refuge in the Cooma region, meaning young people who need temporary accommodation must travel to Queanbeyan or even Wagga Wagga.

“Having a local youth crisis accommodation option would allow young people to have a roof over their heads while staying connected to their friends, family and support services.”

The youth survey uncov-

ered young people were homeless either with or without their families, and recently spent time without a fixed address, living in a refuge or transitional accommodation, or spent time away from home because they felt they couldn’t return.

The report, released for Homelessness Week 2024 (August 5 – 11), reveals the troubling reality for young people who have faced homelessness.

They were more likely than their peers who hadn’t experienced homelessness to suffer from a mental health condition, face financial hardship, struggle with loneliness and fitting in socially, and have strained or poor family relationships.

Half of NSW young people who had been homeless were lonely all or most of the time compared with 19 per cent of their stably housed peers. They were also more likely to find it difficult to socialise and fit in.

Additionally, more than 45 percent of NSW young people who were recently homeless said they had a mental health condition, compared with 14 percent of young people with stable homes.

SERVERS: Mayor Chris Hanna, Councillor Peter Beer and Tricia Hopkins. PHOTO: Supplied

APSI celebrates 50 years

Members reminisce over five decades of service

By TRISTA HEATH

THE Australian Professional Snowsport Instructors Inc. (APSI) is a notfor-profit membership association and Australia’s industry leaders for providing training and assessment to snowsport instructors.

Established in 1974, APSI currently represents roughly 1500 members made up of instructors, coaches, examiners and other snowsport industry professionals.

Celebrating 50 years, APSI members look back on the history and everything the industry has been able to achieve.

An APSI member for more than 40 years, Jindabyne’s Con Poulos said he is proud of the high standard of the full certificate, and the continued evolution of the training program over the many years since joining.

“I have been a trainer and examiner and a part of the APSI board since 1990 and on the technical committee through until 2007,” Con said.

“Through my involvement with APSI I was selected for Australia’s first demonstration Interski team in 1990

- did not go - but that’s another story.

“Then made the next four teams. I am proud of being selected for five Interski teams to represent Australia.”

APSI offer a four-level certification system and operate certification courses in five disciplines - Alpine, Snowboard, Telemark, Nordic and Adaptive.

APSI exists for their members and work to provide them with access to the best information about instruction and snowsport, as well as providing value through a range of member benefits.

Australian trained snowsport instructors have a strong reputation at home and abroad.

International recognition of the APSI training programs through the International Ski Instructors Association (ISIA) contributes to employment opportunities for many members.

Con is born and bred in Jindabyne from Greek migrant parents who came to Australia to start a new life during the Snowy Hydro scheme. Con’s family were not skiers but the innovative and adventurous principal

at Jindabyne Public School, Tom Rooney, saw to it that everyone had the chance to learn to ski in the 70s. Friday afternoon school sport saw the kids and parents driving up to Smiggin Holes to tackle the slopes – little did he know this would spark a life long love for the ski industry.

He started his long instructing and training career in Smiggins and Perisher and then Guthega in its last year as a standalone resort, Blue Cow, and now 33 years in Thredbo. Overseas adventures included working in Austria and the USA but mostly in Vail, Colorado. He spent nine of those

years as training manager for Thredbo and still helps with training to this day.

Ski instructing has been a family career with both Con’s wife Donna and daughter Alex having long and successful careers both locally and internationally.

“Alex was raised in ski resorts – spending half of her school years in Vail, Colorado – so not surprisingly she has taken on the family career as well,” Con said.

Con said his biggest accomplishments since working with APSI include helping create trainer guidelines and standards and seeing the association develop to a world class training body.

“The technical committees that I was involved with featured an extremely talented group and together we took to raising the standard of APSI training.”

A lot has changed within APSI over 50 years and many members have been involved in its evolution to better its instructors, coaches, examiners and other snowsport industry professionals.

Con encourages new members to join the APSI and attributes his success in the snow industry to the teachings and the professionals he has had the pleasure of working with for more than four decades.

“The process is enjoyable,

the skillset you learn along the way with instructing is universal,” Con said.

“They will develop people skills, develop great knowledge and will put in the hard work to strive for perfection and will only continue to get better at their craft.”

To mark the momentous occasion for APSI a special 50th anniversary limited-edition Butterscotch schnapps has become available for purchase through the APSI website.

Wildbrumby Distillery describes the limited 100 bottle collection as an exquisite creation that embodies the spirit, dedication, and excellence that has defined APSI over the past five decades.

APSI will also be commemorating the golden milestone with a golden gala on September 14 at the Rydges Resort in Jindabyne – which will be a double celebration for the Poulos family as Con turns 60 on the night.

The Golden Gala will be an opportunity to get together with friends and reminisce over times spent with the APSI, guest speakers will also share interesting stories from their 50-year history.

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HISTORY: Con Poulos (Right) shares his experience over four decades of being an APSI member. PHOTO: Supplied

Peak tourism body unveils new sponsor

TOURISM Snowy Mountains (TSM) says its new partnership with Red Energy will boost the organisation’s efforts in showcasing the region and encouraging more visitors to the Snowy Mountains.

The region’s peak tourism body is now sponsored by energy provider, Red Energy, a move TSM marketing and communications manager, Christie Hampton, said will enhance efforts to promote the Snowy Mountains as a premier year-round destination for nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers. It will also support TSM’s efforts to aid tourism businesses in the area.

“We are thrilled to have Red Energy as our sponsor,” Ms Hampton said.

“Their commitment to sustainability and community support is a perfect match for our goals. This partnership will enable us to further showcase the incredible experiences that the Snowy Mountains have to offer and increase our ability to promote our region as a must-visit destination at any time of year.”

Red Energy, owned by

Snowy Hydro, is excited to work with the tourism body.

“We are excited to partner with Tourism Snowy Mountains. This sponsorship aligns with our values, and we look forward to working together to enhance the tourism experience in this beautiful region,” Red Energy regional business development manager, Neil Thew, said.

In addition to this partnership, TSM is actively seeking businesses to work with as part of its new sponsorship program.

This program provides businesses and brands with the opportunity to partner with a premier tourist destination, renowned for its natural beauty and reputation as an outdoor adventurers’ paradise.

Ms Hampton said the sponsorship program will improve businesses’ brand visibility, deliver positive alignment, show community support, and provide exclusive partnerships, including customised marketing campaigns across TSM’s owned media channels.

Popular curry lunch helps auxiliary

CURRY was on the menu for the Cooma Hospital Auxiliary’s annual luncheon held at the Cooma Bowling Club last Thursday.

There were 94 diners at the luncheon, plus 77 takeaway meals were sold at the Cooma Hospital thanks to Kate Russell.

The menu included a choice of two curries and a selection of desserts, which combined with friendship, fun and raffles resulted in a successful event.

Total money raised from the lunch, including the takeaways, was $4930 plus $586 for the raffle.

These funds will assist in purchasing equipment for the Cooma Health Service.

In recent years the auxil-

iary has presented the hospital with major items such as a Lucas Device (conducts automatic CPR) at a cost of $17,500, an electric shower trolley for $7,280.50, four

electric chairs for day surgery at $12,264, wound care training equipment $2,890 among many others which all assist in the welfare and care of patients while in the Cooma Hospital.

The auxiliary appreciates the strong community support it receives to raise much needed funds.

To commemorate this milestone, we are supporting locals of the

Auxiliary president Sue Litchfield and Cooma Health Service acting director of nursing, midwifery and site manager, Kylie Williams, draw the raffle winners. Ms Williams, from Goulburn, was impressed with the auxiliary and the luncheon saying the club was filled with ‘friendship and an amazing bunch of people’.

Jacky Dixon, a Cooma Hospital auxiliary member, helps with serving.

Cooma Hospital Auxiliary members Judi Knighton (left) and Jan Carpenter (25year member).

FUNDRAISING: Vern Dunning (left), Barb Davies, Denise McKenzie, Marj Riepon, Petra Murphy and Suzanne Dunning enjoy the Cooma Hospital Auxiliary annual curry luncheon. PHOTOS: Melinda Cairns Hack

Bombala vet Steven heads out to pasture

By KAREN FORMAN

BOMBALA’S long serving vet Stephen Reed has retired and quite literally, headed out to pasture.

Mr Reed, 71, who handed over the reins of Bombala Veterinary to new vet Sandra Summerrell, from Cathcart, in April, probably won’t spend too much of his retirement sitting around chewing his cud.

Rather, he says he plans to keep busy doing bits and pieces around his property near Delegate.

As well, he will be on hand to help the new veterinarian if necessary.

“I do intend to stay registered, so when Sandra starts up I will do occasional jobs,” he said. “I am choosing my own retirement.

“I will miss working as a vet, but I was ready to stop. It is not easy. Overall you win some, you lose some.

There are a lot of memories. Some good and some not so good.

“One confusing job until I worked it out was Siamese twin calves. They were dead, attached at the chest and I had to cut them apart. I had never had one before. It was an interesting case. You do get freakish things.”

Another of his more unusual jobs was a visit to a tiger park north of Raymond Terrace, where the vets had to dart a tiger and knock it out to perform tests on it.

“Dogs and horses are my favourites. I used to ride as a kid, and dogs are pretty faithful animals.

“Working dogs are very useful especially on farms for sheep work. Animals are still a big part of my life. We haven’t had one for a while, we had a beagle and a lab as pets, both breeds who don’t know when they have had enough to eat.

“The lab was our blood donor.”

Mr Reed was born in Delegate and attended the convent primary school in Delegate, when “there were lots of kids around and two schools” then he was sent away to boarding school in Campbelltown.

Being a vet wasn’t exact-

“I am choosing my own retirement,” Mr Reed said.

ly a childhood dream, but made sense for a boy off the land who had ridden horses and loved dogs.

“Dad was the manager of the local stock and station agency, Dalgety and Company then,” he said.

“He had lots of land. As a boy I competed in the shows on the horse, did a bit of pony club, and had a temporary go at show jumping later on.

“We had the local football schoolboys competition and I used to go to carnivals as well. Probably every kid did that.

“Ultimately, my parents thought being a vet was the best thing for me to do.”

Mr Reed said he never had any great plans on what to do, but got a scholarship and it was decided he would go to university and study for a Bachelor of Veterinary

Science.

“In the second year we had uni, Labor came in and tertiary fees were paid for by the government. Our generation was lucky. Now with fees, increased rentals, etc, it is hard for kids compared to when we went through.

“We could get a living away from home allowance. Around Sydney uni, the suburbs had cheap ac-

commodation, but now inner city suburbs have been renovated and changed and you wouldn’t get any where near the rentals we did.”

After graduating, Mr Reed worked in an East Maitland practice for 18 months before taking a job as a locum at Wyong then returning to Delegate.

“Maitland was a mixed practice, Wyong was a bit niche, horses and a few cat-

tle places. They were not solo city practices and there were racehorse breeders around.

“I think I got confidence there, it takes a while. I ended up working with a classmate, both in our first year out, so it was a bit difficult at times, just to get more experienced.”

He lived at home in Delegate and worked out of the car, “doing operations they wouldn’t allow now.”

Mr Reed moved to Bombala when he married Sherie.

“She helped me for 20 years, answering phones was a big part of the practice, while rearing three kids...then she got a job at the council and my niece Lauren took over.

“We set up a small clinic in Bombala in 1979 as I was doing most of my work in Bombala anyway. It was a mixed practice, caring for both small and large animals.”

When his father died, the family farm was split between Mr Reed and his three siblings.

“My brother was managing the property but he passed away last month. I looked after my block for the last six years, talking about retirement, and figured I gotta have something to do when I retire. I run beef cattle, roughly 60 head, Angus and hereford Angus cross.”

Reflecting, Mr Reed said he had not regretted his career decision, but recognised it was “a pretty constant thing, that sort of tied you up and did affect family life”.

“I could not have done it without the support of my wife, I don’t think I ever gave her enough credit,” he said.

Now, with the children grown - son George works for a drilling mob, daughter Eliza is a physiotherapist in Alice Springs and son Joe a snowboard instructor at Thredbo - it’s now time for Mr Reed to enjoy a bit more freedom.

“I would like another dog. But maybe we will do some travelling first,” he said.

RETIRED: Bombala vet Steven Reed has retired from practice but will keep his hand in by helping out occasionally.

PHOTO: Melinda Cairns Hack.

Flowing Festival support needed

Key community event ready for return

By TRISTA HEATH

FLOWING Festival was the brainchild of Janet Mackay and Jo Davies who came up with the concept of dragon boat racing as a point of difference and a way of not only bringing the community together but attracting dragon boat teams to Jindabyne.

The first Flowing Festival was held in 2007, organised by the Jindabyne Snow Dragons Club and volunteers as their main fundraiser for equipment and to allow them to race in their own lake.

The strong support of local businesses provided in previous Flowing Festivals undoubtedly helped the success of past events and once again, organisers hope for strong community support for the event with local businesses willing to participate in racing and stalls.

The event attracts local school teams, corporate teams and community teams and dragon boat sport teams from the South Coast, Canberra, Victoria and Western NSW, bringing thousands of people to Jindabyne for the two-day event.

One of the organisers and

Jindabyne Snow Dragons Club member Jacqui Neijens is hard at work preparing for the February 2025, 14th biannual event and looks forward to bringing the event back to its original location, Banjo Paterson Park.

Ms Neijens said the Flowing Festival, as a community event, provides confidence to the local community both economically and socially.

“It is an opportunity for us to come together and celebrate our resilience and support our local community,” Ms Neijens said.

“We have already attracted Snowy Monaro Regional Council and Mitre 10 sponsorship but will be seeking and applying for more local sponsorship to guarantee a successful, inclusive and safe event in return for promotion and community goodwill.

“The success of the 2022 Flowing Festival exceeded expectation with potential for even higher levels of growth for 2025.”

Ms Neijens said the Flowing Festival could not happen without an army of volunteers whether you know about dragon boat racing or have never heard of it before, anyone willing to offer their time to assist is welcome.

Teams consist of 20 paddlers with training, equipment, sweep (steerer) and drummer provided and already the two local Jindabyne schools, Jindabyne Public and High School as

well as Snowy Mountains Grammar School, have registered and will ready themselves for the event. Hoping to attract more men to the club, the Snow Dragons Club will be promoting ‘Blokes in the Boat’ in the leadup to the event.

Expecting to take place over February 15 and 16, the club will focus on gaining more local sponsorship, attract volunteers and race team sign-ups with a series of promotional material over the coming months.

Ms Neijens said they will seek continuing support from Marine Rescue, SES, and Lake Jindabyne Sailing Club, who have been terrific at previous festivals, as well as other community and sport team members.

“With the Flowing Festival still eight months away, we are seeking an expression of interest to help with planning and seeking sponsorship,” Ms Neijens said.

“We will be holding free new paddler four-week programs this spring and summer 2024-2025 to look for new Snow Dragons and are looking forward to the new season with training in Lake Jindabyne, racing and hosting this regatta.”

If local businesses and community members are interested in helping the 14th Flowing Festival through sponsorship, volunteering or to register your spot to race contact jindabynesnowdragons@gmail. com

Do you love country music?

Especially our own Aussie singers. Many of 2MNO’s presenters play country music.

Thursdays are a particular country music day from 10am through to 4pm, non-stop. But that’s not all. Look up

2mno.org.au/programs for more country music programs. You’ll be surprised and delighted.

August in the Garden

It’s been a long cold winter. With the increase in sunny days and daylight hours hopefully your spirits are lifted until the spring season arrives. However, don’t be fooled by the false spring which comes about a month before the real spring. Bud burst is not far away for early flowering and fruiting trees like Apricot, Almond and Plum. Watch for bud swell as this is the time for last applications of fungicides to treat common diseases like shot hole, powdery mildew and leaf curl.

Now is the perfect time to plant bare root Asparagus crowns. Choose a permanent place in the garden and prepare soil with lots of manure and organic matter as asparagus is a heavy feeder. Planting asparagus crowns rather than seed will give you asparagus to eat on the third year in the ground and produce spears for 25-30 years. Mary Washington asparagus is a common green variety and it’s very rewarding to harvest through spring and summer, even up to Christmas if you continue watering and feeding and the weather remains mild. And the taste is so much better than tinned, shop bought/ imported. Strawberries can also be planted bare rooted now for fruit in summer. They require a sunny spot in pots or in the garden and prefer a slightly acidic mix. Regular water and feeding’s essential during the warmer months, mulching will help with moisture retention and keeping fruit clean. Bare root Raspberry canes can also be planted now and have similar growing requirements to strawberries. Raspberries can also be grown in large containers.

GARDENING JOBS

• Plant brassica mix, kale, thyme, parsley, rosemary and spinach.

• Plant bare asparagus crowns, bare root strawberries and bare root raspberries in richly manured soils for maximum long-term production. Grow microgreens, fast growing leafy greens sown without soil indoors in jars, a fresh nutrient boost for salads.

• Plant Hellebores in a party shaded position to enjoy winter blooms and year-round foliage interest.

• Plant bellis, pansy, viola, ornamental kale, polyanthus, primula and stock as potted colour.

• Plant bare root roses and trees August is the last opportunity for this season.

• Prune roses after the heavy frost have finished in late August. At the same time fertilize, spray for black spot and apply fresh mulch. Watch fruiting trees and spray at bud swell for fungal diseases.

• Prune fruit trees while still dormant.

Jodie and Jannene

COMMUNITY: Dragon Boat teams came from across the country in 2022 to participate in the Jindabyne Flowing Festival event.

PHOTO: Trista Heath

Bonjour! Hasn’t it been another exciting week at the Paris Olympics as our Aussies show their class.

From Jess Fox winning more gold to the success of our female swimmers, it’s been a good Games barracking for Australia.

On a winning note closer to home, and arguably much more exciting, well done to Bombala sisters Maree Coates, Patrice Clear and Brooke Morey who played leading roles in Australia’s Oztag win in the 37s competition.

The trio took on the world’s best Oztag players in Coffs Harbour over the weekend. Morey has represented her nation at Oztag World Cups, but this time was joined by sisters Maree and Patrice.

Maree had the honour of captaining the team, while Patrice was declared the Australian side’s player of the tournament.

Maree and Patrice now turn their attention to the Bombala High Heelers final on Saturday where a win will take the side straight through to the grand final.

The Snowy Rivers Bears can also book a ticket to the grand final with a win over Eden on Saturday, following their victory on Sunday.

There is certainly lots of sport happening!

Is it just the Postman, or does there appear to be more incidents of ‘near-misses’ on the road this winter.

You don’t have to venture along one of the main roads for long before an impatient (idiotic is probably more fitting) driver attempts to overtake in a dangerous spot.

On weekends in particular, the more police on our roads the better.

In Cooma, Jindabyne and the wider Snowy Monaro region young people face challenges when it comes to finding affordable private rentals.

The issue of homelessness amongst our young people is in the spotlight this week as part of Homelessness Week awareness.

Claire’s Carousel

Congratulations, Marlene

Marlene Antaw celebrated her 90th birthday with friends and family in Canberra staying overnight at the Pavilion Hotel and enjoying a birthday dinner at the hotel.

A delicious birthday cake was made by her daughter-inlaw – Marlene’s favourite being a fruit cake.

Best wishes being sent to you Marlene from your Cooma friends and Legacy who sent a magnificent bouquet.

Birthday wishes to Irene

Happy birthday wishes to Irene Ramm who celebrated her day at the Cooma Bowling Club with friends enjoying a delicious luncheon and a cake made by Maria Malik.

Irene tells me her big birthday celebration is next year when she turns 80. Friends from Canberra attended the

luncheon and also relatives Wally and Millie. A get together with Mary Jones, Betty Fletcher and myself at Hercove Coffee Lounge completed the celebration.

Curry luncheon

Cooma Hospital Auxiliary arranged a Curry Luncheon on August 1 at Cooma Bowling Club.

Approximately 100 guests attended and a happy occasion enjoyed by all. Delicious curries (2) and a variety of sweets followed by tea and coffee.

It was a fundraiser to purchase equipment for the Cooma Health Service. Many thanks to the hard working committee.

Thank you to Marnie at the Cooma Fabric Salon and Danielle Kitchen Bench Shop for selling tickets.

Lions fundraiser event in works

THE Berridale Lions Club is looking at hosting a new fundraiser for the organisation. The club is preparing for its inaugural car boot sale on Saturday August 31 with entrants being called for. It’s the first time the club has run such an event and the hope is to raise money to continue its work in the Berridale community.

Organiser Iain Schofield said cars and trailers are welcome to be entered with the event taking place at the Berridale Hall car park.

The Lions barbeque will be running, and those who register for the car boot sale will receive a free breakfast. You can sell what you like.

2MNO community radio

2MNO is looking for volunteer presenters. The presenters play the music of their choice at a time to suit them.

Training is given. If you are interested please phone Margaret Faulkner or Phil Daley at the 2MNO studio, Cooma North.

Bon voyage, Pauline Pauline Rad is enjoying four weeks in Canada. Her friends celebrated a luncheon for her at Maria Kalleck’s home where we wished her a wonderful trip.

Robin Mould, Maria, Pauline and myself enjoyed Maria’s delicious meal and the opportunity to wish Pauline a safe trip.

Visit to Hudson House

Marilyn Watson enjoyed her birthday on July 23, enjoying

a visit from her daughter Nina and grandson.

Marilyn is in her late 80s but still enjoying friends and family. Marilyn has been an amazing community volunteer working for several years at the Cooma Hospital kiosk and many other fundraisers.

She also enjoyed being a member of the CWA and enjoyed cooking for medical students on their visits to Cooma.

We all enjoyed Marilyn’s music as she loved to play the piano and Kaufline Close neighbours loved hearing the music as they walked past.

Cooma Show committee

The committee is asking for photos or clippings of former Cooma Showgirls ahead of the show’s 150th celebrations.

Ring Neroli on 0427 524 521 . you can assist.

Church service times across the Snowy Monaro region

Cooma Baptist Church: 10am Sunday

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

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

St Andrew’s Cooma Uniting Church: 9.30am Sunday

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

Cooma Presbyterian Church: 9am Sunday

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

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

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

Village Church Jindabyne: 4pm and 6pm Sunday

All Saints Anglican Church Berridale: 9.30am Sunday

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

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

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Trails to financial ruin

AT ITS July 18 meeting, Council considered item 9.1.1 being Jindabyne Shared Trail (JST) Maintenance funding with the end aim being to enter into a Biodiversity Stewardship Agreement (BSA) which is a legal agreement between Council and the Minister.

If approved, Council would sell environmental credits from the land between the dam wall and East Jindabyne on which the trails are located and invest that money to generate interest funding to cover the maintenance on the new trails, as well as environmental maintenance work required on the site.

The sale of biodiversity stewardship credits will offset all land management costs and is estimated to provide sufficient funding to fully remediate that site within two decades according to the report.

In exchange for the funding the Council agrees to retain and maintain the land to protect the existing native vegetation in perpetuity.

Because this is a permanent restriction on the land

this matter requires approval of the governing body (Council). The report recommended engaging a suitably qualified ecology consultant (only $65000) to help Council establish ecosystems between East Jindabyne and the dam wall as a biodiversity stewardship site, which will preserve critical native habitat, heritage sites, and the trails in perpetuity.

Doing so, generates biodiversity offset scheme credits, which Council can sell to developers that need to offset their ecological impacts.

Credits can also be used by Council to offset Council’s own development credit requirements if needed.

That sounds very cosy doesn’t it, guaranteed income for ongoing maintenance without having to do much to get it. There must surely be a catch and a huge risk for Council. The reported risk analysis shown in the meeting report indicated the scheme to have high financial risk, reputational risk and health and safety risk but that was only the risk analysis for the shared trail.

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There were no risk factors applied to the proposed BSA concept which in my opinion is an extreme risk for financial and reputation damage. The only person to avoid any of the risk factors is of course the developer who has removed his risk for the ecological impacts of his development by shifting the risk onto Council in perpetuity.

Now, the risks for Council in my opinion are extreme. There are so many factors which could impact the site which are within and outside Council’s control which could render the site no longer able to support the ecology that the offsets require.

Bushfire is one risk which could raze the site and take many years to rehabilitate and who knows what unforseen future decisions might impact the site. The invasion of noxious weeds is another real threat.

African Lovegrass, Serrated Tussock and St Johns Wort in the Jindabyne area could or maybe have already impacted the site. To manage the site to control the many

risks of invasion that could impact the site might take all of the funds raised and more just to manage that land and thereby negating the maintenance funding for the shared trail. Let’s face it, Council can’t even control weeds on its well formed footpaths so how could it possibly maintain that steep and wooded site.

The BSA requires maintenance of the site in perpetuity which means forever folks. Talk about leaving legacies for the next generations. It is interesting to see that the only dissenting votes were those of Councillors Williamson and Frolich.

Perhaps they voted that way because they understood the huge risk associated with entering the BSA agreement (in perpetuity). Come on Councillors, rescind the motion, invest the $65,000 and put that interest towards some of the shared trail maintenance or demonstrate to your community that a BSA agreement will not be risky.

Phil Daley Berridale

Life on the funny farm

By Paul Dorin

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By LISA ASHURST

PEOPLE can convince themselves of just about anything, can’t they? I know I can, if backed into a corner.

As I was recently with a lovely old chair I opted to give a new look. It need to be stripped as it had several layers of decades-old paint on it and that’s where the issue was. It also had something else splattered on it. Something that remained completely unaffected by two goes with the paint stripper and then me on a mission with the sandpaper. Whatever this stuff is, it was not coming off. Sanding didn’t even take the shine off it.

So what to do?

Having exhausted my knowledge of cuss words, I decided that perhaps I could turn it to my advantage after all (see what I mean by the convincing thingy?). While the substance created a non-smooth surface, the splatter appeared to be fairly evenly distributed. even on the chair legs (yes, it’s there too) and I figured if I just started looking at it from a different angle it would cease to antagonise me.

Hence the problem splatter is now “a textured element which adds authenticity while demonstrating an individual rusticity of character.” And having come up with that one (I know right? I’m that good) I slapped on the undercoat/primer, after which I went totally boho with design and colour.

I love colour and this chair offered a wonderful opportunity to go all out hippy trippy, and who’s going to say no to an opening like that? Well not me, I can tell you that right now!

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And when annoyingly stubborn splatter becomes “a textured element etc”, then there’s no limit on what can be done to work successfully with an uneven surface. That I went boho should give you a clue though. The design elements are pretty energetic and I have almost exhausted myself just looking at them, but “textured elements” should be subtle so it would make sense to draw the eye to the swirls of riotous hues rather than the “rustic character”. It’s still there, but it’s more subdued now.

Look, I know, some would be thinking why bother? If whatever it is won’t come off, just turf the chair. But the chair is so appealing. It’s also quite solid and I don’t think anyone makes chairs in that way anymore.

Why toss out a perfectly good, solid chair because it still bears remnants of its past life splattered all over it? Sure, I would have preferred if it had come off with the paint stripper, but it didn’t, so I got through all the cussing and then I got over it. Now it’s rustic. And colourful. Oh my, but it’s colourful, but in a good way. Not the stuff of nightmares or anything. And there’s a definite balance to the colour application. Like I said, no nightmares. And what am I going to do with it now? Well, the wonderful news is the chair came with a small table. It was probably used as a desk or a sewing table once upon a time and lived in the corner of a lounge room or under a window in a bedroom. The table will need to be painted now too, and it’s a given it will match the chair. So, here’s to peace, love and paint.

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Residents encouraged to join Canberra tour Explore top education facilities

Tambo shares Indigenous culture

By MELINDA CAIRNS HACK

THERE was much laughter, wonder and excitement amongst the children (and the adults) at Cooma School for Early Learning (CSEL) when First Nations entertainer Mitch Tambo visited last week.

Mitch is known as one of Australia’s most unique, creative and dynamic performers and has been recognised as ‘the new voice of our generation’.

His show at the early learning centre had everyone clapping, singing and dancing in a fun learning environment with music the key to his presentation.

The children learned words and stories using Mitch’s language Gamilaraay and were able to touch a crocodile jaw and skin, a possum skin, and have their face painted, as part of his presentation and cultural lesson.

Mitch’s artistic ability to continually engage with the children, kept their attention throughout, with many of them finding Mitch had just as much, if not more, energy than they did.

Playing the didgeridoo, jumping like a kangaroo and musical

statues were just some of the highlights of the performance.

The children and educators especially enjoyed his version of “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”.

Mitch is perhaps best known for his powerful rendition of iconic John Farnham song “You’re the Voice” which he sang in his language at the historic Fire Fight Concert, alongside Farnham, Olivia

Newton-John and Brian May.

The children, of course, did not know about his celebrity status; they simply enjoyed the interaction with Mitch because of his ability to make them happy.

CSEL educators are keen for Mitch Tambo to return to Cooma and they hope to involve other child care centres and schools in the area for his next visit.

Canberra Higher Education Tour

Join us on a tour of Canberra's leading higher education institutions, including UC, ANU, ACU, and CIT, with additional support from TAFE NSW - Cooma and UNE

When: Friday 11th October 2024

This is a 100% free trip - bus transportation from Cooma will be provided, as well as catering, free childcare, campus tours and exclusive gift bags.

For more information and to reserve your ticket, code!

STUDY: The Country Universities Centre Snowy Monaro is offering locals a free tour of Canberra’s

CULTURE: Indigenous artist Mitch Tambo shares music, art and stories in his Gamilaraay language at the Cooma School for Early Learning.

PHOTOS: Melinda Cairns Hack

Council News

Updates | Information | Consultation

COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER

Our community services team have just released their latest Community Connections Newsletter, packed with activities, outings and information from August to October for people with disability and older people.

To find out more or download your copy of the latest edition, please visit the Community Connections page on Council's website at https://qrco.de/CCnewsletter today.

LIBRARY SCIENCE WEEK

National Science Week kicks off this Saturday, with Australia's annual celebration of science and technology returning for 2024 from Saturday 10 August to Sunday 18 August.

Your local library is helping kids across the Snowy Monaro celebrate all things Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) this year.

There's no end to the fun on offer, with science focused after school and under-5 library programs running across the week.

Head to Council's events page to find out more about what's on offer.

Visit https://qrco.de/eventsSMRC to see the full schedule for National Science Week 2024.

SHANNONS FLAT ROAD

The timetable for the upgrade of Shannons Flat Road has been set, with work commencing onsite in September 2024.

Local residents and rural motorists will soon enjoy a range of significant improvements along the 4km section of Shannons Flat Road between Bobeyan Road and Callemondah Road, thanks to this project.

Proudly funded by the NSW Government’s Fixing Local Roads Program Round 3, upgrades will be undertaken on 4km of Shannons Flat Rd over the course of four to six months.

Motorists are advised to expect some delays while this work is underway. Remember to always drive to the conditions and follow the direction of roadwork signage and traffic control workers.

UPGRADES TO BERRIDALE WATER INFRASTRUCTURE

Council’s contractor began work last week in Berridale on the major water infrastructure upgrade project announced in April 2024.

Underway until mid-October 2024, this project will see the replacement and renewal of about four kilometres of water mains.

These upgrades will improve the reliability of Berridale's water supply, ensuring residents have dependable access to clean, safe drinking water.

JOB VACANCIES

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

Closing Monday 12 August 2024

Quality Compliance Officer

Temporary – Location negotiable

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

ELECTION TIME AT COUNCIL

As of Monday 5 August 2024, some Council communications and operations will be restricted for the 40 days leading up to the local government election on Saturday 14 September. Learn more at https://qrco.de/2024SMRCelection

POSTAL VOTE INFORMATION

The NSW Electoral Commission is currently accepting applications for postal voting until Monday 9 September 2024.

To apply for a postal vote, visit the Commission's website at https://elections.nsw.gov.au or call 1300 135 736 to lodge your application by phone. To ensure your vote is counted, make sure you complete your ballot paper and postal vote certificate by 6pm on election day, Saturday 14 September 2024.

Don't delay sending your completed vote and certificate, as the Commission can only count postal ballots received before 6pm Friday 27 September 2024.

DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL

Snowy Monaro Regional Council has received the following development application:

Property Address: BARRACKS HILL/2982 Jerangle Road JERANGLE 2630

Legal Description: Lot: 27 DP: 750558

Application No: 10.2024.138.1

Development Proposal: Emergency Services Facility - RFS Shed

Applicant: Snowy Monaro Regional Council

Consent Authority: Snowy Monaro Regional Council

This application and its accompanying documents will be on display at all Council offices and online at https://qrco.de/SMRC-DA and https://qrco.de/masterview for twenty-eight (28) days, ending Wednesday 28 August 2024. Council is seeking community comment on this proposal. All submissions should be made in writing to Chief Executive Officer 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

FREE LOCAL BUSINESS WASTE ASSESSMENTS

Thanks to the Canberra Region Joint Organisation (CRJO) and NSW Environment Protection Authority's statewide Bin Trim initiative, free waste assessments are available to Snowy Monaro businesses.

The program aims to help businesses reduce waste, save money and support the environment by making qualified assessors available to visit participating businesses to review their waste and recycling practices. Businesses that are interested in receiving a free Bin Trim assessment can email the team at bintrim@crjo.nsw.gov.au for more information.

COMMUNITY RECYCLING CENTRES: FREE DISPOSAL

Got tricky household waste? Don't bin it, bring it to your local Community Recycling Centre (CRC) instead!

Residents can now drop off a range of problem waste items for free all year round at CRCs in Cooma and Jindabyne.

These include:

Paint (oil and water based)

Gas bottles and fire extinguishers

Fluorescent globes and tubes

Household and car batteries

Motor and other oils

Smoke detectors

Mobile phones

Printer cartridges

There's a 20-litre or 20-kilogram limit per item. Can't make it to a CRC? Look out for Community Recycling Stations at libraries and other council facilities. These smaller drop-off points accept batteries, ink cartridges, and fluorescent globes.

By using these services, you'll help boost our recycling rates and keep harmful materials out of the environment.

For CRC locations and opening hours, visit our website at https://qrco.de/trickywaste

MYACK CREEK

WASTEWATER UPGRADE

Work to replace the sewer crossing over Myack Creek in Berridale is underway until midSeptember, weather permitting.

The current support structure will be replaced with a box culvert and the main will be renewed. Hours of work will be 6am to 6pm on weekdays and Saturdays, and 7am to 5pm on Sundays with some noise restrictions.

REPLACEMENT OF COOMA CREEK FOOTBRIDGE

The tender for the replacement of the Cooma Creek Path pedestrian bridge between Sharp Street and Commissioner Street has been awarded, with work scheduled to get underway on-site from mid-September 2024.

The contractor for this project is manufacturing the new bridge structure off-site, with this approach reducing the time required for on-site installation and construction.

If all goes to plan and the weather holds out, the current timeline will see the replacement pedestrian bridge open to the public by Thursday 31 October 2024.

We thank the community for their patience during the extended period without foot and cycle access over Cooma Creek on this section of the Cooma Creek Path, following the destruction of the old bridge by flooding in October 2022.

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Claire’s passion for saving brumbies

Snowy Brumby Horsemanship putting wild horses first

By MELINDA CAIRNS HACK

THE kind and gentle eyes of brumby Paddy express a softness that belies the life he has led in captivity.

Paddy from Bago State Forest is one of the brumbies being rehabilitated by Snowy Brumby Horsemanship (SBH), a registered notfor-profit charity, based on the Snowy River at Dalgety.

As Claire Rogerson works Paddy in her round yard - with his brumby mate, Hopefully, by his side - the sound of country music is ringing out through the cool, crisp Snowy Mountains air under a stunning bush backdrop of rolling ranges, Claire’s dogs bounding playfully about.

In this idyllic setting, and with the assistance of a dedicated volunteer board of directors who head up the charity side of the organisation, Claire has taken on a formidable task of training once wild horses.

When Paddy’s rehabilitation is complete, Claire hopes he will get another chance at finding a domestic home as someone’s riding partner or a beloved companion.

He will be part of a mob again, not just with his new human, but also a handful of other brumbies Claire has carefully selected.

For those who own a large property in the Snowy Mountains and Monaro region this could be an opportunity to join Claire and SBH in growing something positive for the brumbies.

“We have to remember it’s Paddy’s story, not mine, that really needs to be told. A lot of the brumby talk centres around people, and it’s wrong because this isn’t about the people, this isn’t about all the individuals wanting something out of them – it’s about these amazing horses,” Claire says.

“These wild horses are very, very different to a domestic horse.

“Some of these horses come out of the wild and they are a lot more domesticated, and some come out and they are pure wild.

“Strangely, there are ones who are scared wild, they hate people and what they have done to them. Others have never seen a person in their life, these ones have no fear, they don’t know what they don’t know. You can pat them, but it’s not because they are tame it’s because they have never seen anyone before.”

Watching and listening to Claire, you can’t help but feel her passion and determination to save these wild horses.

Claire has developed a special bond and communication with the brumby - she understands what they need to be happy in a domestic environment.

She says their unique wild horse language differs to domestic horses and is the reason why they cannot be treated the same.

“This is a full-time gig for me, I spend most of my time here in heaven with the brumbies,” Claire says.

“Brumbies from all over the country need our help, and not just ones straight from the wild.

“We provide help and assistance for brumbies in need of a second chance and brumbies who are lovingly owned but need training skills for further development.

“We also teach people how to work with brumbies.

“I love learning and what I have learned from these brumbies is that they teach me – what works and what doesn’t work, it’s all about communication.

“We don’t get political about the park [Kosciuszko National Park], we really want to work with Parks [National Parks and Wildlife Service] to get a better outcome for these horses.

“People will hate me saying this, but often when a brumby is caught and trapped it has the most disgusting and cruel domestic life with humans and it would have wanted to be shot in the park. That horse is miserable, they don’t live in pens or yards, ever – it’s the cruellest thing to do, and they don’t live in little paddocks; that’s not rescuing them, they just end up standing there like zombies not wanting to live anymore.”

Through years of experience with brumbies, Claire says when they come out

of the park, they are taken away from everything they know.

“People will say they eat, and they are fat and happy, but if you put a tiger in a cage that used to live in the mountains, they don’t forget where they come from.

“It may be different for those brumbies who were born domestic or were foals when captured, it may not be,” Claire says.

“From our experience the brumbies are not happy; with most of the ones we buy or are gifted, the owners don’t think they have been doing the wrong thing.

“Our rule of thumb here is all brumbies live in mobs so they can go back to a family unit where they have their pecking order.

“We watch who they become best mates with and when we get them mobbed up, we want to find them somewhere to live in our local area.”

This is how people across the region can be a part of the brumby journey and, at the same time, implement the perfect property maintenance practice.

“If you own 100 acres of mostly bushland you can help…you don’t have to be a horse person or even a rider,” she says.

“Brumbies are great at keeping property maintained – they don’t eat all your native plants, they may nibble bits, but they are not destructive like cattle and sheep, and they are something you will just love having at your home. We come about four times a year to trim their feet and worm them a couple of times and then there are training pro-

Sidonie Carpenter and her family have six brumbies on their property “Top of the Range” Dalgety – one from Snowy Plains, four from Peppercorn Hill (near Long Plain) and one from Bago State Forest. She is also a director of the SBH registered charity.

“I grew up riding. Dad had a dairy farm and we did a lot of mustering. When we moved back here three years ago I wanted to get back into riding.

“A friend said if you want brumbies you need to meet Claire.

“The first workshop I did I was quite scared as my memories of the horsey world were negative, being told I was doing this wrong or that’s not right.

grams for them whether it’s domestic or as a riding horse. It’s all part of the agreed contract.

“The owners need to have a round yard and invest in being trained, and we will give you your own mob.

“The payment is the training a person undergoes, we don’t sell the brumbies it’s gifted over … we sell our services as trainers, that’s how Snowy Brumby Horsemanship survives.

“Each brumby can be totally different, some I can train in a short time, others take years. You don’t just make a riding partner in a couple of weeks.

“It takes two years to really get the brumbies straight from the park domestic trained.

“And we don’t ride the ones we get until they are six years old.”

To date six properties have come on board with the program with each taking four to five brumbies.

“We might start with two and bring a couple of our own over to settle them in.

“We check them regularly, they might say they would love to learn to ride in the mountains one day and we will then look for some riding brumbies.

“Paddy is a riding brumby who is learning not to bolt. The way we do that is to check in with the brumby, they tell you what they are about to do. They tell you if they’re not happy. We create a partnership with them, like they are your best mate.

“When something spooks them, we want them to think of us, not to think of flight. We train them every day for however long it takes. We

“I turned up at the workshop and Claire said, right so the first thing you need to know is that there are no rules, and I thought great, this woman is talking the language that I want to hear.

“It was a bonus that Claire’s place was so close to our property, she was there to help us with the brumbies. One of the projects the charity hopes to get happening is an online education program so we can start to share the information and knowledge to everyone to make sure the brumbies are handled and understood as brumbies, not domestic horses.

“With all the support you get from Claire and the training programs, I feel so much more confident when handling and riding. Even after just two rides in the mountains, I would have the confidence to go there by myself, and feel safe. But, I wouldn’t do it as I love riding with the group.”

take everything off them when we re-train them like saddles, bits, saddle cloths –all those things are just what we think we need, but instead, with a brumby, what you need to have is a partnership.

“One of the big things here when people join us to train and learn, is we don’t have rules. The only rule is it has to be by choice, the brumbies make the choices not the humans – the join up is everything to a brumby, it’s an amazing response.”

Claire says the latest family to come on board, who has been matched with their brumby, has 150 acres for the mob to freely roam.

“The new family are very green with horses but will be do training workshops as part of the contract.

“What we look for with people is the ‘lightning bolt moment’, when they come and tour the place and meet the different brumbies. When these moments occur that’s the partnership we want and what we try to find.

I will never let a brumby go unless it’s loved.

“I know what makes these wild horses happy and that’s

living in a mob in a bushland setting with a river or water source, but what also makes them happy is people, they love us – they really want a connection and to engage with you even the wildest ones will eventually want this.”

Claire says all of this would not be possible without the registered charity team. The team is mostly made up of people who have taken on brumby mobs and have stayed involved with SBH.

The SBH website provides more information about the organisation, the varied tours and training workshops offered, fund raising events and brumby stories. You too can be part of the SBH mission, creating a positive change for the brumbies through the sharing of knowledge, skills and expertise with all people.

The next SBH fundraiser, the Wild Horse event, will be held at the Hall Showground on the October long weekend. This event is designed to promote, showcase and celebrate the legend and culture of the wild mountain horse.

PASSION: Claire Rogerson dedicates most of her time to rehabilitating and training brumbies.

PHOTOS: Melinda Cairns Hack

Sidonie Carpenter and her grand daughter, Frankie, at her Snowy Mountains property, with her mob of brumbies.

Laurent provides pathways for our young local performers

‘Original’ music way forward: Laurent

Steiger

By KAREN FORMAN

LIKE many musicians, Laurent Steiger has a dream.

But unlike many musicians, Laurent’s dream is not about achieving success for himself.

Rather, the Cooma based musician, sound engineer and promoter has been working hard to support up and coming young performers, especially those doing original songs.

During winter, Laurent has run weekly Apres Ski events at a Cooma restaurant, giving young and not so young talent from around the Snowy Monaro region the chance to perform live, hone their skills and let their original material be heard. He has also debuted a new All Ages concert where young people can attend a concert in a safe and legal space.

Now, he’s looking for more artists to encourage and develop.

“There really is some great talent out there,” he said. “My goal is give the young up and coming musicians from around our area a chance to get out there and young people who aren’t musicians somewhere to go and hear live music.”

Laurent will also provide sound and equipment for the central stage and a special recording prize for an original artist at the inaugural ANBC Bombala on October 26.

“I think the main advice I have for young up and coming artists is that they make sure they do something else other than perform when they have gigs,” he said.

“Sometimes musicians find themselves playing to empty rooms and even if they get paid for performing, without a crowd, they don’t have a lot to show for their appearance.

“My advice is to always have something else going on. Have someone take photos, shoot videos, do live recordings. Things that add value to your craft. Things that can be posted to social media or released.”

Laurent said he was particularly interested in hearing from musicians who wrote and performed original material, rather than presenting covers of existing songs.

“I am seeking creativity and originality, although I don’t mind if an artist does a cover but makes it their own and rips it,” he said.

“I am keen to help them by setting up shows for them. I think there is a shortage of original material being created and getting out there.

“That in itself is killing Australian music. There are thousands of cover bands around, especially those doing 70s, 80s and 90s material but they aren’t going to be around forever and without new artists and

material coming in, there won’t be anyone to replace them.”

Laurent also is keen to set up shows where young people can go to hear live music and then start to follow the original new acts. The first one, held at Travellers Rest restaurant, Cooma last week, attracted 45 people, had alcohol free zones and featured three acts including three school aged Jinda-

byne musicians playing under the name The Volume.

“They were amazing and will go a long way,” he said. “Their original song was incredible.

“I have been live streaming some of the shows and have had feedback from people watching in the United States, Germany and United Kingdom,” he said.

So far this winter as part of his Apres Ski series of con-

certs, Laurent has provided a stage for Cooma ANBC winner and more recently judge, Alex Eldred, ANBC winner from Tumut Rory Phillips, and ANBC finalist Zara Alice from Canberra.

On Saturday night he featured ANBC junior winner, guitarist Paul Shorten from Berridale. Coming up will be Jindabyne musicians and ANBC prizewinners Gabi Forman on August 3, Tulli

Oayda on August 24, who both have recorded and play original material.

“I plan to do the All Ages show every school holidays and my longterm dream is to run a music festival right here in Cooma,” he said. Up and coming musicians with original material who would like to be considered for a live show can contact Laurent at info@rogueascentgroup.com

COOMA

TUNED IN: Zara Alice sings and plays an original song during the Apres Ski series of concerts.

OPEN ALL AGES: A crowd gathers for the inaugural All Ages show which offered live entertainment for young people in a safe environment and will be continued in the next school holidays.

RISING STAR: Alex Eldred who plays under the stage name Esper XC, performs a solo gig for one of Laurent Steiger’s Apres Ski shows. PHOTOS: Laurent Steiger.

ACROSS

3 Name one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the ... of Rhodes (8)

7 Which composer is remembered for the Messiah, George Frederick ... (6)

8 What is something shortlived or transitory (8)

9 Who is a sufferer from an adverse action (6)

10 Which English king was known as “The Unready” (8)

11 What is a small seal, as in a finger ring (6)

14 Name another term for stellar (6)

17 What might we call an atheist (8)

18 Who “asked for more” (6)

19 To investigate carefully, is to do what (8)

20 What are wild, drunken festivities (6)

21 To be grossly extravagant, is to be what (8)

DOWN

1 Who painted the Last Supper, Leonardo ... (2,5)

2 What is a printing of a newspaper (7)

3 Which name was adopted by 14 popes (7)

5 Who clips sheep as a means of livelihood (7)

6 What is malicious gossip (7)

11 Name a small, hardy pugnacious weaverbird (7)

12 Name the first book of the Old Testament (7)

13 To make a vassal out of someone, is to do what (7)

E-QUATIONS

4 What are dishes of beaten eggs, fried, and served folded around other ingredients (7)

Letters have a number

14 What is an intoxicating, colourless, inflammable liquid (7)

Some values are in the right hand cells. Create remaining values using clues in centre cells.

E-QUATIONS

Letters A to Z have a number value. Some are shown in the right-hand cells. Create remaining values using clues in centre cells.

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE CROSSWORD QUICK

15 Name another term for news (7)

16 What are the units of electrical current (7)

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

WHICH WORDS

BUSS

(a) A mound for archery practice

(b) A playful kiss

2 CONUNDRUM

(a) An aggregation of towns

(b) A puzzling question

BIYWORD

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:

Constrictor (3)

East Asian Summit (3)

Near to the ground (3)

Of the cornea (7)

Prickly seed cases (5)

Representative (5)

Satisfactory (abb) (3)

Small colourful birds (5)

Thrust (5) Ute cover (7)

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6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 To Be Advised. 11.00 Healthy Homes. 11.30 The Drew Barrymore Show. 1.00 Good Chef Bad Chef. 1.30 Farm To Fork. 2.00 Pooches At Play. Final. 2.30 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 3.00 My Market Kitchen. 3.30 The Big Bang Theory. 4.30 Deal Or No Deal. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 The Dog House Australia. 7.00 The Dog House. 8.00 To Be Advised. 9.00 Ambulance UK. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Rage Charts. 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Unforgotten. 1.15 Vera. 2.50 Sister Boniface Mysteries. 3.35 The Greek Islands With Julia Bradbury. 4.00 Rose Gold. 5.25 Landline. 5.55 Stuff The British Stole. Final. 6.25 I Was Actually There. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Sister Boniface Mysteries. 8.20 Van Der Valk. 9.50 Fifteen-Love. 10.40 The Beast Must Die. 11.25 Rage. 6.00 Kids’ Programs. 6.05 Kiya And The Kimoja Heroes. 6.25 Pfffirates. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.30 Hard Quiz Kids. Final. 7.55 The Crystal Maze. 8.45 All-Round Champion. 9.35 MOVIE: The Secret Garden. (1993) 11.15 Good Game Spawn Point. 11.35 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 The World This Week. 11.00 Compass. 11.30 Songs Of Praise. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Love Your Garden. 2.15 Grand Designs: The Streets. Final. 3.05 Dream Gardens. 3.35 Extraordinary Escapes. 4.30 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. Final. 5.00 Restoration Australia. 6.00 Antiques Roadshow. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Vera. 9.05 Fifteen-Love. 9.55 Unforgotten. 10.40 Fisk. 11.10 Annika. 11.55 Late Programs.

Stateline. 7.00 National News. 7.30 Compass. 8.00 News Tonight. 8.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.30 Taste Of Australia: BBQ. 12.00 Jake And The Fatman. 1.00 JAG. 3.00 Tough Tested. 4.00 All 4 Adventure. 5.00 Reel Action. 5.30 Bondi Rescue. 6.00 JAG. 7.00 Diagnosis Murder. 8.00 NCIS. 9.55 Bull. 11.45 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 The King Of Queens. 12.30 Impractical Jokers. 1.30 The Neighborhood. 2.30 Becker. 3.00 Frasier. 4.00 Friends. 5.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.00 The Big Bang Theory. 10.30 Two And A Half Men. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.15 MOVIE: Year One. (2009) 1.50 Portlandia. 2.10 ER. 3.00 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 3.40 Fresh Off The Boat. 4.05 Would I Lie To You? 4.35 MythBusters. 5.25 Amazing Spaces. 6.15 Car S.O.S. 7.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.00 QI. 8.30 Late Programs. 6.00 WorldWatch. 9.10 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. 10.10 The Bee Whisperer.

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024: Replay. Replay of the action from Day 14. 5.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 15: Afternoon. 6.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 15: Night. 10.30 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 15: Late night. 12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. 12.00 To Be Advised. 2.30 Beach Cops. 3.00 Border Security: International. 3.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. 4.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Sydney Weekender. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Dancing With The Stars. 9.25 Miniseries: Malpractice. 10.30 Born To Kill? 12.30 Lipstick Jungle. 1.30 Harry’s Practice. 2.00 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 The Highland Vet. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 Discover. 3.00 My Greek Odyssey. 4.00 Bondi Vet. 5.00 Escape To The Country. 6.00 Greatest Escapes To The Country. 6.45 Escape To The Country. 7.45 Mrs Brown’s Boys. 8.35 Endeavour. 10.35 Late Programs.

6.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 15: Early morning. 7.00 Today In Paris. 11.00 9News Morning Weekend. 12.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024: Encore. 3.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 23. Newcastle Knights v Wests Tigers. 6.00 9News Sunday. 7.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 16: Night. 10.30 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 16: Late night. 12.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 16: Post midnight. 2.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Tackling Australia. 1.30 Fish’n Mates. 2.00 Fishy Business. 2.30 Step Outside. 3.00 AFL. Richmond v St Kilda. 6.00 Border Security: Int. 6.30 Border Security: America’s Front Line. 7.00 Border Security. 8.30 MOVIE: Jurassic Park. (1993) 11.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.00 Get Clever. 10.00 Dream Academy. 10.30 Britain’s Got Talent. 12.30 Jabba’s Movies. 1.00 Home And Away. 3.00 To Be Advised. 5.30 Puppy School. 6.30 Bondi Vet. 7.30 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. 10.30 Law & Order. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.30 The Drew Barrymore Show. 11.00 To Be Advised. 12.00 Planet Shapers. 12.30 Cook With Luke. 1.00 My Market Kitchen. 1.30 Good Chef Bad Chef. 2.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 2.30 Farm To Fork. 3.00 Hungry. 3.30 The Big Bang Theory. 4.30 Deal Or No Deal. 5.00 10 News First. 6.30 The Sunday Project. 7.30 MOVIE: Top Gun: Maverick. (2022) Tom Cruise. 10.00 MOVIE: Top Gun. (1986) 12.05 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 12.30 Diagnosis Murder. 1.30 Dr Phil. 2.30 Buy To Build. 3.00 Tough Tested. 4.00 Pooches At Play. 4.30 Taste Of Australia:

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.20 MOVIE: Judy. (2019) 2.15 ER. 3.00 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 3.40 Fresh Off The Boat. 4.05 Would I Lie To You? 4.35 MythBusters. 5.25 Amazing Spaces. 6.15 Car S.O.S. 7.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.00 QI. 8.30 Stuff The British Stole. 9.30 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 10.10 The Bee Whisperer. 11.05 My Unique B&B. 12.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 1.00 Motorcycle Racing. ProMX C’ship. 4.10 Ireland In Music: Sclimpini. 4.40 Britain’s Scenic Railways. 5.35 Tony Robinson’s Forgotten War Stories. 6.30 News. 7.30 Secret Lives Of The

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 5.50 Octonauts. 6.05 Kiya And The Kimoja Heroes. 6.25 Pfffirates. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.30 MOVIE: The Sisterhood Of The Traveling Pants. (2005) 9.25 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.30 Doctor Who. 11.10 Merlin. 12.00 Katy. 1.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 News. 2.30 Not Just A Number. 3.00 News. 3.30 Offsiders. 4.00 Landline. 5.00 News With Auslan. 5.30 News Regional. 6.00 Evening News. 6.30 Foreign Correspondent. 7.00 National News. 7.30 Insiders. 8.30 News Tonight. 9.00 Nightly News. 9.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024: Replay. Replay of the action from Day 15. 5.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 16: Afternoon. 6.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 16: Night. 10.30 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 16: Late night. 12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.00 This Rugged Coast. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 My Greek Odyssey. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Medical Emergency. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 I Escaped To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 Foyle’s War. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 I Was Actually There. 1.30 Back Roads. 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 2.55 Restoration Australia. 3.55 Griff’s Canadian Adventure. 4.40 Grand Designs. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Australian Story. Return. 8.30 Four Corners. 9.15 Media Watch. 9.35 Q+A. Return. 10.35 ABC Late News. 10.50 The Business. 11.10 Planet America. 11.40 Late Programs. 6.00 Kids’ Programs. 6.25 The Adventures Of Paddington. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.35 The Inbestigators. 8.05 Fresh Off The Boat. 8.25 Matilda And The Ramsay Bunch. 8.50 Style It Out. 9.20 Further Back In Time For Dinner. 10.20 Doctor Who. 11.05 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Border Security. 2.30 Rides Down Under: Aussie Truckers. 3.30 Truck Night In America. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Outback Opal Hunters. 8.30 Gem Hunters Down Under. 9.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024 Closing Ceremony Continued. 7.15 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024: Encore. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 WIN News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Block. Return. 9.20 Olympic Games Paris 2024 Closing Ceremony. 12.15 The First 48. 1.05 Tipping Point. 2.00 Hello SA. 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 4.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 The Good Doctor. 2.50 Malaysia Kitchen. 3.15 Bondi Vet. 4.15 Grand Crew. 4.30 Glee. 5.30 The Goldbergs. 6.00 Modern Family. 6.30 Holidays Make You Laugh Out Loud. 7.30 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. 10.30 Late Programs.

4.00 Afternoon

News With

O’Brien.

7.00 National

ABC Evening News. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.45 The Business. 9.00 The World. 10.00 Nightly News. 10.30 Late Programs. 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Therapy Nightmares. (2022) 2.00 Catch Phrase. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 7News Local. 6.30 7News @ 6:30. 7.00 Home And Away. 7.30 Dancing With The Stars. Final. 9.55 Alert: Missing Persons Unit. 10.55 The Latest: Seven News. 11.25 Inside Belmarsh Prison. 12.30 The Event. 1.30 Harry’s Practice. 2.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 12.30 Deal Or No Deal. 1.00 10 News First: Lunchtime. 2.00 Family Feud. New. 2.30 Lingo. New. 3.30 10 News First: Afternoon. 4.00 Neighbours. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Hunted. Return. 9.10 Have You Been Paying Attention? 10.10 Ghosts. 10.35 10’s Late News. 11.00 The Project. 12.00 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 8.30 Deal Or No Deal. 9.30 Reel Action. 10.30 Diagnosis Murder. 11.30 JAG. 12.30 Bull. 1.30 NCIS. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 JAG. 5.30 Diagnosis Murder. 7.30 NCIS. 9.25 FBI: Most Wanted. 11.15 Blue Bloods. 12.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 11.05 Car S.O.S. 11.50 Not Going Out. 12.20 My Family. 12.50 Ab Fab. 1.20 The Stand Up Sketch Show. 2.05 ER. 2.55 Doctor Who. 3.40 Fresh Off The Boat. 4.05 Would I Lie To You? 4.35 MythBusters. 5.25 Amazing Spaces. 6.15 Car S.O.S. 7.00 Late Programs. 6.00 WorldWatch. 9.10 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. 10.10 Great Canal Journeys. 11.05 Victorian House Of Arts And Crafts. 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.05 The Toys That Built The World. 2.55 Festivals. 3.25 The Cook Up. 3.55 Who Do You Think You Are? 5.05 Jeopardy!

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 The Newsreader. 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 2.55 Restoration Australia.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.50 Explore. 2.05 Dales For Sale. 3.05 Antiques Roadshow. 3.35 MOVIE: The Amorous Prawn. (1962) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.40 Grantchester. 9.50 Coroner. 10.50 The Gulf. 11.50 Late Programs.

Morning Programs. 1.00 Big Bang. 2.00 Becker. 2.30 Frasier. 3.30 Rules Of Engagement. 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 King Of Queens. 5.00 Becker. 5.30 Frasier. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Two And A Half Men. 10.20 Late Programs.

Morning Programs. 1.00 I Escaped To The Country. 2.00 Creek To Coast. 2.30 Great Rail Restorations. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Medical Emergency. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 I Escaped To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Call The Midwife. 8.45 A Touch Of Frost. 11.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Gem Hunters Down Under. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Truck Night In America. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Outback Truckers. 9.30 Kings Of Pain. 10.30 Late Programs. 6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 WIN News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Block. 8.45 Gold Medal Winners. 10.15 9News Late. 10.45 Chicago Med. 11.35 Transplant. 12.30 Tipping Point. 1.30 Pointless. 2.30 It’s All Greek To Me. 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. 4.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Judge Judy. 10.30 To Be Advised. 12.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 12.30 Deal Or No Deal. 1.00 10 News First: Lunchtime. 2.00 Family Feud. 2.30 Lingo. 3.30 10 News First: Afternoon. 4.00 Neighbours. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Hunted. 8.40 The Cheap Seats. 9.40 NCIS. 10.35 10’s Late News. 11.00 The Project. 12.00 Late Programs. 6.00 Home Shopping. 8.00 Escape Fishing With ET. 8.30 Diagnosis Murder. 10.30 JAG. 12.30 Bull. 1.30 NCIS. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 JAG. 5.30 Diagnosis Murder. 7.30 NCIS. 9.25 FBI: Most Wanted. 11.15 Blue Bloods. 12.15 Home Shopping. 2.15 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Big Bang. 1.30 King Of Queens. 2.00 Becker. 2.30 Frasier. 3.30 Rules Of Engagement. 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 King Of Queens. 5.00 Becker. 5.30 Frasier. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 Big Bang. 9.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.50 Death In Paradise. 3.05 Antiques Roadshow. 3.35 MOVIE: Carry On Cruising. (1962) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 Shakespeare And Hathaway. 9.40 Silent Witness. 10.50 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 Bondi Vet. 4.00 Modern Family. 4.30 Glee. 5.30 The Goldbergs. 6.00 Modern Family. 6.30 Cutest Puppies Make You Laugh Out Loud. 7.30 First Dates UK. 8.35 MOVIE: Talladega Nights: The Ballad Of Ricky Bobby. (2006) Will Ferrell. 10.50 Grand Crew. 11.20 Late Programs.

Steady season for producers

By NATHAN THOMPSON

NUTRIEN Ag Solutions

livestock account manager

Damien Roach says producers are hopeful of rain in the next six weeks to deliver a freshen-up and boost heading into spring.

With reduced numbers across the sheep and cattle markets, winter has been a typical season on the Monaro according to Roach.

He said producers are working hard, and are optimistic rain in the coming weeks will lead to a decent spring season.

“Most are battling away as per a normal Monaro winter season,” Roach said.

“Some rain in the next six to eight weeks will lead to a decent spring.”

Sheep producers are currently lambing ewes and feeding pregnant ewes, while some are getting grain into their ewes to keep them ticking along. Lamb marking is also taking place across the Monaro, as producers prepare for spring.

Roach said the region has

seen strong numbers at recent sheep and cattle sales, particularly in Wagga Wagga.

“We saw a spike in the market about three to four weeks back. There was a lack of numbers and quality but processors still needed to fill orders,” Roach said.

“The cattle job has been strong and weaners ticking along well.”

Cooma Associated agents is expected to hold a cattle sale on August 16, and Roach is encouraging vendors to contact their agents.

“We are hoping for good numbers to hold this sale. Get in early and let your agent know, so we can start planning,” Roach said.

Roach said local agents are gearing up for the busy bull and ram sale seasons. The bull sales start in early September with ram sales to following throughout October.

Farmers supported to manage natural capital

FARMERS and land managers in the Snowy Monaro can now access new, independent guidance and support to incorporate opportunities in natural capital markets and management into their farm business.

The Local Land Services initiative is designed to increase productivity, improve biodiversity and protect market access.

Melissa Henry has been appointed by Local Land Services as the Natural Capital Advisor for the South East region.

She will help farmers identify ways to improve their natural capital, and be rewarded for this, including helping to understand the benefits and potential risks of participating in environmental markets.

Ms Henry brings a wealth

of knowledge and experience in agriculture and natural resource management.

“As a landholder, you can benefit from enhancing the value of your land’s natural capital and gain a financial return from your actions through environmental market opportunities and improved productivity that often comes from improving your farms natural assets,” she said.

“As part of its new Natural Capital Program, Local Land Services is hosting a series of engaging Natural Capital Conversation events across the South East region.

“These events are designed for landholders looking to increase the value of their land’s natural assets whilst improving productivity and managing, restoring and protecting the environment.”

Upcoming events will feature expert speakers and valuable networking opportunities with farmers who are leading the way in natural capital.

Natural Capital Conversation workshops in partnership with the Biodiversity Conservation Trust and other local partners will be held at Cooma on August 30.

Ms Henry will be avail-

able at each event to provide insights and answer questions on how to find the right opportunities, connect with other trusted advisors and make the best decisions for your property.

“During these workshops we will explore topics such as measuring natural capital, on-farm accounting, biodiversity and carbon market opportunities,” she said.

MARKET REPORT: Damien Roach of Nutrien Ag Solutions says the winter season on the Monaro has thrown up its usual challenges but producers are working hard in preparation for spring.

PHOTO: Nathan Thompson

Region readies for Lovegrass war

Field days promote awareness of noxious weed

By LISA ASHURST

AS THE region’s Local Land Service’s African Lovegrass co-ordinator, Jane Tracy’s role is about collaborating with the community, local councils, Department of Primary Industries and Landcare groups to help promote better management of troublesome weeds such as African Lovegrass.

Since the repeal of the Noxious Weeds Act in 2017, the Biosecurity Act 2015 became the primary legislation dealing with the management of weeds in NSW.

The Biosecurity Act focuses on the prevention, eradication and containment of high risk weeds in the early stages of invasion.

It does not impose strict requirements on landowners to control African Lovegrass, meaning that landowners are now afforded the opportunity to determine how best to manage African Lovegrass on their land, based on their individual circumstances.

With this change in focus comes an increasing need for education.

Jane works in collaboration with Council to ensure landowners are able to identify this weed, can fully understand the threat it poses to both native and productive landscapes, and to assist in the development of management plans and control of any infestations.

“Now is the best time for

landholders to develop their integrated weed management plans,” Jane said.

Good planning done now followed by action in early spring, can help reduce seed set during the warmer months.

Local field days present an ideal opportunity for community education on identifying and controlling this weed.

With Council involvement,

communities are notified of upcoming workshops designed to inform property owners of the latest tools and technologies available for dealing with African Lovegrass infestations, and assisting landowners with programs for ongoing control, which is vital for containing it.

Landowners participating in the workshops benefit from gaining further knowledge of how best to assemble an appropriate “tool-kit” designed to assist in managing African love grass on their land. Management can take the form of physically removing isolated plants by hand, the use of chemical with attention to applying a correctly calibrated rate to different landscape and infestation densities. Also appropriate grazing management of competitive pastures or revegetation and biological control, are all tools that can be used over extended periods of time.

Promising biocontrol research is underway led by the NSW Department of Primary Industries and Rhodes University South Africa, into a stem-boring wasp, native to South Africa, that has the potential to prevent flowering and seed set in love grass. The wasp appears to have been in Australia since the

late 1940s and a Local Land Services survey has identified its presence across the Monaro.

“Now that we know this stem boring wasp is here, researchers are keen to identify the potential impact the wasp may be having on African love grass on the Monaro,” Jane said.

Also worth noting is that if African Lovegrass left is uncontrolled over a number of years it can present a significant risk to landowners in the event of fire. Lovegrass fires burn very hot, are unpredictable in nature and can quickly become very difficult to control.

The workshops Jane is running across the region will encourage landowners to maintain and treat small weed incursions before they get out of control.

Pasture management should ensure the vegetation present is sufficiently vigorous enough to limit African Lovegrass gaining access to sunlight, moisture and nutrients.

This will restrict the ability of love grass seedlings, to gain a foothold to spread further.

African Lovegrass is a hardy perennial drought tolerant weed. Native to South Africa, it was originally introduced on the Monaro to help

stabilise soil erosion and to provide livestock feed. It will readily colonise disturbed sites, thrives in sandy and poor soils, and is widespread over the South East region now, thus impacting negatively on agriculture and biodiversity.

A vigorous spreader, African Lovegrass is highly competitive with more useful pasture grasses.

As a tall perennial grassy weed, it can grow up to a metre in height, with leaf colour varying from light green to blue green and this is influenced by the age of the plant, seasonal conditions and management impacts such as grazing or adding fertiliser.

African Lovegrass has limited nutritional value for livestock throughout most of the year due to its poor digestibility and energy levels, making it a struggle to sustain livestock in paddocks infested with this weed.

African Lovegrass can spread easily, which is why diligent management is vital. It can be brought in via fodder produced on African Lovegrass infested land, in soil, gravel or road base introduced on a property. It can be spread by wind, vehicles and machinery, via clothing and animals and also moves along rivers and streams.

EDUCATION: Local Land Services African Lovegrass coordinator Jane Tracy is running a series of workshops to generate awareness and knowledge about African Lovegrass.

PHOTO: Local Land Services

Adina prepares for busy spring

By LISA ASHURST

WHILE the main work doesn’t really begin until September, when the paddocks are sprayed, followed by sowing further down the track, there is still plenty of work to do at Adina Merino Stud, in preparation for the coming spring.

The property has been in the family for four generations and Jules and James Barron are currently running approximately 4000 ewes and wethers.

The annual ram sales are scheduled to take place towards the end of October this year and since mid April, the young rams, now 12 to

13-months old, have been running on a crop of turnips, rape and rye grass.

The top 20 rams have now been pulled out and are currently in the process of being weaned onto grain, after which they will be moved into the shed full time.

This year’s unpredictable weather patterns have altered the routines somewhat, but James has just worked around it.

“We usually have frosty mornings followed by a sunny day, but we haven’t had much sun so far this season, just cold grey days, ” James said.

“So we will really need to start shedding soon.”

A selection of quality rams will be retained to remain on Adina, for stud purposes, with the remainder of fine young rams being made ready to go into the sales.

The commercial ewes flock were shorn back in May and have now been scanned. Supplement grain feeding has also been introduced, with pre-lamb drenching set to be the next job on the list.

This will begin in a couple of weeks, after which the ewes will be moved to the fresh paddocks in preparation for lambing.

James is hopeful for the return of some clear sunny days, but for now will continue to work around the weather.

Rural connectivity challenges highlighted

THE National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is calling for substantial improvements in rural connectivity, highlighting the persistent issues faced by those living in regional Australia in a submission to the Regional Telecommunications Independent Review Committee (RTIRC).

As the RTIRC conducts its Regional Telecommunications Review, NFF president David Jochinke emphasised the critical need for accessible, reliable, and affordable connectivity services to support the livelihoods and wellbeing of rural communities.

“We’ve made headway, but we’ve got a long way to go to bridge the gap between the service you get in your local town versus the service you get in Melbourne,” Mr Jochinke said.

“The things we’re asking for are no longer ‘nice to haves’; they’re essential for healthcare, education, and supporting industry productivity.”

The NFF’s submission to the RTIRC highlights the stories of three farmers – Daniel Keam, Wendy Hick and John Shaw – to illustrate the complex and compounding connectivity challenges facing Australian farmers and their families.

John Shaw, a farmer from Gunning, New South Wales, has experienced frustration with connectivity issues but found solutions through the support of the Regional Tech Hub.

This support has helped him overcome connectivity barriers, improving his farm’s efficiency and productivity.

At 72, Mr Shaw acknowledges that staying up to date with technology can be challenging, especially for those who are not digital natives.

“You talk to a lot of people and they just get frustrated with it all, thinking that it’s all too hard. And it probably is for some because we’re not young anymore, and if you don’t keep up with it then you get left behind,” Mr Shaw said.

Mr Jochinke stressed the urgency of addressing these accessibility challenges as more services migrate online.

“These are real challenges faced by real people, and they underline the urgent need for improved connectivity in regional areas.”

The NFF’s submission advocates for several priorities to enhance connectivity outcomes for Australian farmers and regional communities, including ongoing investment in infrastructure, regulatory support, connectivity literacy and data privacy and security.

“Improving connectivity is not just about better internet speeds; it’s about unlocking the full potential of our agricultural sector and ensuring that regional Australians have the same opportunities as those in metropolitan areas,” Mr Jochinke said.

RAM SALES: The Adina Merino Stud at Peak View, owned by the Barron family, is preparing for a busy spring period.

PHOTO: Adina Merino Stud

National honours for Conrayn

THE Conrayn Merino Stud has won the Reserve National August Shorn Pair in the National Finals of the Merino Pair of the Year competition.

Conrayn qualified at the Sydney Royal Easter Show and went on to represent NSW at the Australian Sheep and Wool Show in Bendigo last month.

The Lette family, Conrayn, Berridale came home

with a few broad ribbons in the group classes, winning third in the Lionel Weatherly Trophy for Best Exhibit of Five Merino Sheep, second for Best Exhibit of Three Merino or Poll Merino August Shorn Sheep and second in the National Merino Pair of the Year Competition.

They also won Most Successful Superfine Wool Exhibitor.

45,000 lambs yarded, 15,000 sheep Mixed quality Wagga Wagga sale

By MEAT AND LIVESTOCK AUSTRALIA

LAST week’s Wagga Wagga sheep sale saw a very mixed quality yarding with lighter weight lambs in plain condition.

Not all export buyers were present or fully active. Most of the demand for domestic lambs came from southern processors, but at significantly cheaper prices to the previous week.

A small group of feedlot and restocking buyers were at the rail. A few pens of

new season lambs were offered selling between $188 to $221/head.

In the trade market prices were very erratic causing significant price spreads. Prices in general slipped $15 to $30 with the 20 to 24kg making from $138 to $196/head to average around 775c/kg cwt.

Merino lambs lacked the bidding intensity of previous sales with competition fading as the market progressed.

The better presented trade types trading be-

tween $120 to $180/head. Heavy Merino lambs $184 to $227/head. Store buyers and feedlots continued to support trade and lighter weight classes, but on a reduced scale. Lambs to feed on selling from $127 to $180, while store lambs ranged from $78 to $163/head.

In the export sale the market lacked weight. All heavy lamb classes sold to notably cheaper price trends of $30 to $50/head, with the market missing competition from other ex-

porters. Lambs 26 to 30kg made from $203 to $235, while their heavier counterparts sold from $233 to $270/head.

The mutton sale found some traction over heavy categories. Heavy ewes sold $94 to $168 to average 382c/kg cwt. Heavy wethers sold from $116 to $168/ head.

Trade sheep were in reasonable numbers selling from $62 to $98.

Light sheep were keenly sought selling at $57 to $80/ head

Well-finished cows in high supply

Lack of weight feature of cattle market

By MEAT AND LIVESTOCK AUSTRALIA

THERE was a slightly bigger yarding of wellbred secondary stock, with limited crossbreds or coloured cattle in the offering at last week’s Wagga Wagga cattle sale.

The big standout of the sale was the lack of weight once again. The usual buyers made it to the sale and all buyers were operating across secondary categories.

Export processors were

subdued and not nearly as keen as the previous market.

Well-finished cows were well supplied however competition at times was patchy resulting in prices weakening 12c/kg.

Heavy cows sold between 302c and 339c/kg, while the leaner types, made from 260c to 308c/kg.

Heavy steers and bullocks were in limited supply, and despite this, prices came off the boil 12c to 20c, fetching between 330c and 382c/kg.

Heavy heifers with good shape attracted a smaller buying group making from 295c to 360c/kg.

Heavy feeder steers also saw a scarcity, making between 350c and 402c/kg.

With fewer heavyweight options, buyers again turned their focus to all steers under 500kg.

Medium-weight feeder steers, were unchanged to a few cents better, with most selling between 330c to 415c/kg.

Lighter weight feeder steers 330 to 400kg jumped

30c selling from 330c to 411c/kg. Medium-weight feeder heifers gained 12c, trading from 306c to 374c/kg. The market for lightweight weaner steers remained robust, selling from 268c to 388c/kg, while their heifer counterparts ranged from 234c to 320c/kg. Trade heifers in the 400 to 500kg sold slightly dearer, ranging from 295c to 396c/kg. There were only limited trade steers and they sold from 360c to 400/ kg.

SUCCESS: Conrayn Merino Stud, run by the Lette family, claimed multiple ribbons at the National Sheep and Wool Show in Bendigo last month. PHOTO: Supplied

Eco-friendly, family abode in Cooma

STEP into a delightful blend of

serene

environs of NSW, 2630. This renovated house, boasting a generous plot of 750 square metres, presents an exceptional opportunity for families seeking space, functionality, and a touch of luxury. With four well-proportioned bedrooms and two spacious bathrooms, including a convenient ensuite in the main bedroom, this residence is

perfectly tailored to accommodate family living. The heart of the home features expansive living areas bathed in natural light, complemented by the warmth of ducted and wood heating, ensuring a cosy ambiance throughout the seasons.

The property’s eco-friendly credentials are enhanced by the installation of solar panels,

whilst the interior renovations invite you to enjoy contemporary living without further ado. A vast rumpus room lies beneath, offering versatility for entertainment or as a recreational haven for children and teens.

Outdoor living is equally impressive, with a welcoming front porch, a rear balcony ideal for al fresco dining, and

a sizeable, fully fenced backyard perfect for children’s play and family gatherings. A double garage caters to your parking needs, and the nice neighbourhood rounds off the checklist for a desirable family lifestyle.

This residence is more than just a house; it’s the perfect canvas for your family’s cherished memories.

Homeowners in anxious wait after latest inflation figures released

THE latest inflation data released, has pointed to a potential interest rate rise when the Reserve Bank meets this week.

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) released the last Consumer Price Index (CPI) numbers last week.

The CPI rose by one per cent in the second quarter of 2024, bringing annual headline inflation to 3.8 percent, above the March quarter figure of 3.6 per cent.

The ABS data puts inflation above the RBA target range of between two and three percent, which it hopes to achieve by the end of 2025.

These numbers might be a bit confusing to understand, but they are one of the main drivers for the RBA when making their decision regarding interest rates.

The previous monthly release of the CPI data put a lot of homeowners on edge, as they indicated that an interest rate rise is imminent unless

there is a drastic turnaround in inflation.

In the end, the RBA did not raise interest rates last month, but they did hint strongly that there will likely be a rise in the coming months unless inflation starts to slow.

This month’s CPI release has shown less inflation than the previous month, which is a good indicator.

However, it is more of a slowing down of inflation as opposed to falling inflation.

Whilst this is positive, based on the previous month it would seem to suggest we could be headed for an interest rate rise this week, but before we can jump to that conclusion, we should look at the quarterly CPI stats.

The latest CPI numbers do not paint a friendly picture for a steadying interest rate, with inflation seeing a sizable increase over that period.

With the increase in cost for everyday household goods and end of

financial year sales pulling customers back into stores, we have seen a 3.8 per cent rise in CPI inflation in the last quarter, up from 3.6 percent.

The trimmed mean (which takes out irregular and temporary price increases) fell to 3.9 per cent from four percent last quarter.

Both goods and services saw a slight rise in CPI inflation over the last quarter.

What does this latest data suggest?

Well, it is hard to predict what the RBA will do, but the warning that Michelle Bullock, governor of the RBA, gave at the last meeting to discuss the cash rate does suggest we may see a rise in the official cash rate on Tuesday of 25 basis points, or 0.25 per cent.

If it does increase, we would expect to see the banks pass that increase straight on to consumers, and we will see interest rates rise as a result.

Prior to the CPI data release, ANZ Senior Econo-

Lot 17, 18, 19, 20 Percy Harris Street, Jindabyne AUCTION: 29th August at 2pm

Presenting four commercial blocks located in the industrial area of Jindabyne in Leesville Estate, just 5 minutes from the centre of town. The blocks are zoned IN1 General Industrial, which offers flexible usage for various industrial activities.

The blocks have registered titles. This allows a DA to be submitted and to then move forward to the construction phase.

Blair Chapman said he believed that the interest rates will remain on hold for now, owing to the fact that the inflationary pressures are coming from elements of the economy that are indexed or administered.

He also suggests that any interest rate rise will see economic slowdown and an increase in unemployment.

“We think the RBA will look through some of the inflation it cant control even if the Q2 CPI prints a little above the RBAs fore-

casts, and see the board holding the cash rate steady at 4.35 per cent at its August meeting,” Blair Chapman, ANZ Senior Economist, said.

What about property prices?

There has been some evidence of interest rises impacting property prices, but there is not a strong correlation between the two.

An interest rate rise would likely see those who are already in mortgage stress or close to it have the need to sell.

These properties are usually on the lower end of the price ranges and might suggest the value of properties has gone down, but that only affects the median price, and not the actual value of dwellings.

An interest rate rise of 0.25 per cent would see about a $100 per month increase on the average Australian mortgage of roughly $625,000.

Further reviews of this data will be looked into over the next couple of weeks.

The expanding Leesville Industrial Estate services Jindabyne and the Snowy Mountains. Don’t miss this opportunity to invest in a growing industrial market.

To schedule a site visit or for more information, please call Michael Henley on 0403 165 563 or Matisse Rawson on 0412 630 409.

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Mortgage jitters: what is the cost if interest rates go up?

ANY one with a mortgage may have had a bit of a shiver, after the latest economic data led some to speculate that interest rates could be on the rise once again.

The latest monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI) Indicator, showed annual inflation was up four percent up to May, up from 3.6 per cent in April.

That has led to some commentators suggesting interest rates could be on the rise again.

Compare the Market Economic Director David Koch said that any further rate hikes would come as an enormous blow to families who had been holding out for reductions this year.

“If rates were to rise again, it would be a very tough end to the year for families who may already be experiencing mortgage stress,” Mr Koch said.

“There’s a whole generation of borrowers who have never experienced rates this high, but also

have sizeable debts due to the steep rise in house prices since the pandemic.

“The RBA has been warning that inflation has been stickier than expected so homeowners really can’t bank on interest rates coming down any time soon.

And how much could that end up costing

homeowners with mortgages?

According to modelling conducted by Compare the Market a 0.25 per cent increase could add $123 to the monthly repayments of someone with a $750,000 loan.

For households with a million dollar loan that figure could rise to an extra $164 in monthly

mortgage repayments.

Feeling the pinch

Rates have been on hold since November last year, but before that time there were 13 rate hikes since the first hike in May 2022.

Since that time homeowners with mortgages have already seen a hefty rise in their repayments with a $750,000 loan

seeing a rise of $1940 in monthly repayments according to modelling by Compare the Market.

For those with a million dollar loan, they have been slugged with an increase in monthly average repayments of $2586.

The outlook comes as latest figures show mortgage arrears are rising -

albeit from record lows.

Getting behind Mortgage arrears have been rising from their COVID lows of just one per cent Q3 2022, reaching 1.6 per cent in the March quarter of 2024 according to CoreLogic. This is the highest reading on mortgage arrears since the first quarter of the 2021 financial year.

The higher amount of debt, due to rising home prices, is also affecting the situation.

“Households are more sensitive to sharp adjustments in interest rates, given historically high levels of debt, most of which is housing debt,” CoreLogic Research Director Tim Lawless, said.

“Cost of living pressures are consuming a larger portion of household income, households are paying more tax than ever before and household savings are being drawn down, eroding the savings buffer accrued through the pandemic.”

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Cooma Monaro High Country

Address: MOUNT GOOD GOOD (1277m ASL) via BIG BADJA ROAD

920 ACRES F.H $700,000.00

Agent: Boller & Company

OFFERING a big green wilderness mountain block out on the Great Dividing Range with amazing views.

This block comprises 920 acres (373HA) Home of the Good Good Trig Station at 1277 metres (ASL).

At the headwaters of the local “Cowra” Creek. plus, “Rough” and “Celeys” creek and Trigsite Creek.

Featuring approximately 40 acres semi- clear- cleared, with a balance of native timber covered hills, gullies and rock formations. There’s some new and very old boundary fencing. Rainfall up towards 40 inches per annum. Several Large Ancient rock formations.

This is a remote, private area of land accessed via Rocky Range,

and Ash Range fire trails. Adjacent to the Big Badja State Forest approximately 40 kms east of Cooma NSW.

The block has local council building entitlement and can be subdivided (Restrictions on use).

Lot 2 -DP 1271790 9 (373 HA)

Rates approximately $1,000.00 PA.

For further information, contact Graeme “Chippy” Boller on 6452 1455

• Offering 320 acres of undulating to flat native country.

• With approx 150 acres semi open grazing pockets. Fenced on (3) boundaries. Some bush thinning done.

• Creamy gully creek flows through the block to the west and joins Kybeyan River.

• Adjacent to the beautiful Wadbilliga National Park and part of the Great Dividing Range.

• Accessed via the Kydra Fire Trail (Good Road) Some mobile coverage. No mains power available.

• 25 Kms from Nimmitabel NSW and approx 45 Mins drive from Cooma NSW.

• Over 200 acres (80HA) therefore qualifies for a Building entitlement (subject to council approval.

• Lot 30 - DP 750547

• Rates approx $1,200

• Comprising 240 acres of eastern fall high country. 1100 metres (ASL)

• Headwaters of the Kybeyan River (Trout Stream) Some open grazing areas.

• Adjacent to Wadbilliga National Park and Great Dividing Range on the eastern boundary.

• Access via the Kydra fire Trial (Good Road) – some mobile coverage (no mains power in region) Partly fenced.

• 45 Mins drive east of Cooma and Nimmitabel. Extremely quiet, private location.

• Zoned RUI primary production. Over 200 acres so eligible for building entitlement (subject to council approval)

• Lot 100 & 101 - DP 750547

• Rates approx $1,200 p.a

Snowy Monaro

Rare opportunity to own a piece of Jindabyne history

Address: 21 Park Road, Jindabyne NSW 2627

JINDABYNE’S 21 Park Road is located in the heart of town on a gently undulating 720.80m2 block. Offering a unique chance to secure your own piece of history being the first home finished and lived in, in the new town of Jindabyne in 1964. Three bedroom home with two separate living spaces, open plan kitchen/dining, centrally located bathroom, separate WC, internal laundry. A north facing verandah, front and rear access, garage at the rear and excellent drive-

way access to large backyard.

Situated desirably with a northern aspect boasting some remarkable lake views as far as Kalkite waters and is only a short distance to shops and schools. Live in the home as it is, renovate or redevelop the property to make it your own, the choice is yours.

Don’t miss your chance to own a piece of history in a highly sought-after location. Opportunities like this do not arise often.

To find out more or book your private inspection, contact the KMPL sales team on 02 6456 6783.

(Approx.)

• Located in the heart of Jindabyne on a gently undulating 720.80m2 block of land

• The first home finished and lived in, in the new town of Jindabyne in 1964, still owned by the same family

• Desirable northerly aspect with some excellent distant lake views as far as Kalkite waters

• Three bedrooms, two separate living spaces, open plan kitchen/dining, centrally located bathroom, separate WC, internal laundry

• North facing verandah, front and rear access

• Garage at rear, excellent driveway access to large backyard

• Currently zoned R1 – General Residential

• All this only a short stroll to shops and schools

AGENTS COMMENTS:

This is a rare and outstanding opportunity to acquire one of the original homes in the new town of Jindabyne in an excellent location, boasting lake views and a northerly aspect. Perfectly liveable as is, suited to renovate or perhaps redevelop. The choice is yours, call our sales team now!

Contact: Aaron Mackay P: 02 6456 6783 W: kirshnermackay.com.au Online Auction: Tuesday 20th August 2024 Commencing 6:30pm Venue: Online Auction Website Realtair Inspect: By Appointment with Exclusive Agent Only.

Acquire your own hidden gem

Address: “Najee” 817 Numeralla Road, Bunyan NSW 2630

ONLY a short distance from town but far enough to enjoy country living, “Najee” offers an excellent opportunity to secure a little known about and seldom seen gem. Approximately 161.87 ha or 400 acres, this block presents the perfect opportunity to acquire an excellent small grazing holding.

Located a little more than eight kilometres from Cooma along Numeralla Road, accessed via a further 1.8km of crown gravel road guaranteeing privacy. Soils mostly volcanic derived ranging from heavier red basalt to lighter sandier dark red basalt, alluvial flats and heavier red loam type soils, scattered seams of limestone as well as pink and white quartz in places. Bound by Rock Flat Creek along its entire eastern boundary. Fenced into five paddocks including one lucerne paddock and evidence of previous pasture improvement over the years.

Aside from the land, this property also includes a circa 1988 Huxley brick veneer home, offering four bedrooms (master with ensuite), open plan kitchen/dining/family room, second living area. Second bathroom, separate WC, internal laundry. Northerly facing paved outdoor entertaining area, two car garage with internal access. Other infrastructure includes three rainwater tanks (totalling approx. 160,000L of storage), three bay machinery shed, three

bay hay shed, steel cattle yards.

The sale of “Najee” offers potential buyers the chance to secure a perfect starter or add on block and own an outstanding small grazing holding. Zoned RU1, a dual occupancy is possible which may lead to other opportunities. The current LEP also provides an option for further subdivision with a minimum lot size of 80 Ha stipulated in the LEP. All of this, subject to approval from all the relevant authorities of course.

Don’t miss your chance to make this property your own. “Najee” 817 Numeralla Road, Bunyan NSW 2630 goes to online auction on Tuesday August 27, 2024 at 6.30pm via the Realtair website.

Contact the KMPL office to find out more.

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• Some evidence of pasture improvement over the years with phalaris, cocksfoot and some clover

present

• Fenced into five paddocks including one lucerne paddock

• Circa 1988 built Huxley brick veneer home in original condition, offering 4

landline phone

• Three rainwater tanks totalling approx. 160,000L of storage

• Three bay machinery shed approx. 15m x 6m

• Three bay hay shed approx. 7m x 10m

• Steel cattle yards

AGENTS

Picturesque camping in Creewah

Address:

Asking: $120,000

Agent: Nutrien Harcourts Bombala

LOCATED in the heart of Creewah with frontage to the Bombala River, this is an ideal camping/base camp block for the family that loves the outdoors.

The block has easy access with the Creewah Road tra-

versing the property and is central to the Glen Allen and Coolangubra State Forest, both suitable for permitted hunting, as well as the South East Forest National Park that has plenty of hiking/mountain biking opportunities to

explore. Approximately 150m frontage to the Bombala River allows for water sports including fishing, swimming and kayaking.

Some structures maybe permissible with council approval, however as the property is un-

der the minimal lot size for its zoning, dwelling entitlement is unlikely.

1-1.5 hours to the Sapphire Coast and the NSW ski fields this is a great central location for all of your family adventures.

Snowy Monaro

FOOTY TIPPING COMP 2024

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Advertiser:

the Secretary, Geographical Names Board, 346 Panorama Avenue, Bathurst, NSW 2795.

In accordance with Section 9 of the Geographical Names Act 1966, all submissions lodged may be subject to a Government Information (Public Access) application and may be viewed by a third party to assist the Board in considering this proposal.

Narelle Underwood Chair For more information:

PRODUCT DEVELOPER ROLE

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

An exciting opportunity to join the Birdsnest design team in a role where you will learn valuable career skills in garment production, playing an important role in bringing our ranges to life for our customers.

birdsnest 2022 Traineeships

ELECTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Are you in Year 12 and wondering how to make the most of your first year out of school?

This Product Development role within our design team supports our onshore and offshore production of our bird brands, with a key focus on support for our gorgeous Boho Bird range.

Applications for 2022 Traineeships at birdsnest are NOW OPEN

The AGM of the Cooma Ex-Services Club will be held at the club, 106 Vale Street Cooma at 7pm 24 September 2024.

The technical side of this role will ignite the passion of someone who loves the nuts and bolts of putting a garment together and has incredible attention to detail.

The role involves working to production deadlines and managing supplier partnerships so through excellent time management and responsive and clear communication is key.

• 12 month traineeships combining work and study. Obtaining a Certificate III in Business Administration at TAFE

We are looking for someone who has:

• Traineeships are available in Operations/IT, Warehouse, Marketing (includes graphics, PR & Social Media), Styling (includes Photography and Videography), Fashion Buying & Design Teams

Nominations are called for the Election to the Board of Directors of the Cooma Ex-Services Club. Nomination forms may be obtained from the Club premises and close at 12 noon 26 August 2024.

While we would love someone with Garment Construction and Product Development experience, we are also prepared to educate and train the right person who is ambitious to learn in this space, and who may have previous sewing or textile experience.

• Flexibility to adapt between design support, production, garment tech, administration and logistics tasks

• Confidence to work autonomously on tasks

• An understanding of fabric, pattern-making and/or sewing

• Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken

To apply: Send your resume and a cover letter addressed to Jane Cay, highlighting why you would love to work with us.

• The ability to work within a fast paced environment

• The ability to problem solve and offer solutions

• Attention to detail

• Exemplary time management

Email both to hr@birdsnest.com.au

interviews takin p ring 1300 696 nd res u would l hr@bi

• Computer literacy and experience with working within systems

• A curious and open mind, with a strong desire to learn and acquire knowledge

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Any questions please email hr@birdsnest.com.au or ring 1300 696 378 and ask for the People & Culture Team. irst

Applications for first round offers close by Monday 5th July 2021 with interviews taking place over the school holidays.

If this sounds like you, please head to our website www.birdsnest.com.au/careers - Career Opportunities to read more and apply for this great opportunity. We would love to chat with you.

SPECIALIST DOMESTIC FAMILY SEXUAL VIOLENCE (DFSV) CASE WORKER

Full-time, Monday to Friday, fixed term contract until June 2026.

Monaro Community Access Service (MCAS) is a community based not for profit organisation unique to the Snowy Mountains Region and has been in operation for over 30 years. MCAS Inc strives to assist people aged 16 years and over who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, as well as those experiencing domestic and family violence and other adverse social issues who may need support.

About the position:

We are seeking someone with the relevant qualifications, skills and experience as a Specialist Domestic Sexual Family Violence (DFSV) Case Worker to join our Cooma based service.

You will deliver a best practice, specialist, trauma-informed model of service delivery to people who are victims/survivors of domestic family sexual violence (DFSV), to ensure an integrated and specialist response.

The Specialist DFSV worker will provide the following services:

• Family and domestic violence services

• Sexual violence services

• Support and advocacy to access housing and accommodation services

• Legal support and court-based services

• Referral pathways to perpetrator interventions as identified

• Other generalist or specialist services providing support for DFSV victim-survivors

SELECTION CRITERIA

1. You must have a relevant four-year degree with one year’s relevant experience; or a relevant three-year degree with two years of relevant experience; or an Associate Diploma with relevant experience; or Lesser formal qualifications with substantial years (minimum of 5 years) of relevant experience.

2. You must have demonstrated knowledge and skills of DFSV impact issues, dynamics, trauma-informed care, and crisis intervention techniques.

3. You must have strong interpersonal and organisational skills and understanding of the criminal

justice response to DFSV, including AVO applications and related legal matters such as family law, care and protection, migration and victims’ compensation issues. Experience providing DFV case management and/or support at court hearings will be highly regarded.

4. You must have the demonstrated ability to engage effectively with clients from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, marginalised communities and have demonstrated ability to engage effectively with clients in crisis.

5. You must have excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, including a firm understanding of your responsibilities being a mandatory reporter for children at risk of significant harm.

6. You must have the ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

7. You must have demonstrated experience in providing direct service delivery/case management for clients in crisis, who have experienced DFSV and the ability to assist clients to develop critical analysis of their circumstances to work towards and achieve safety, empowerment and change in their interpersonal environment and broad social conditions.

APPLICANTS MUST:

• Provide a cover letter that addresses the above selection criteria and demonstrates your knowledge, skills, experience, and qualifications in support of your suitability to fulfill the responsibilities of this role.

• Ensure that your cover letter communicates the reasons why you are applying for this role.

• Attach a current CV detailing relevant qualifications and experience in the human services sector, achievements and at least 2 referees (one must be a current or recent manager/supervisor).

• Provide evidence of Current Working with Children Check, National Police Check and NSW Drivers Licence.

Wages: Classification based on experience and education under the SCHADS award 2010

Closing Date: August 21, 2024

For further information or to apply for position contact MCAS on (02) 6452 6174 or email manager@mcas.ngo.org.au

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PAYROLL AND ACCOUNTS ADMINISTRATOR

(Part-Time)

We are seeking an experienced Payroll and Accounts Administrator for our Cooma depot to oversee accounts, payroll, bank reconciliation, paying suppliers and resolving queries. Expected hours of work are Monday to Friday, 3 to 5 days a week. Above award wages.

For more details please contact: Marco: 0427 310 241 or Mark: 0427 310 441 Or email sales@monarofreight.com.au

GARSZTKA, Leokadia. Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at Cooma Hospital, Cooma. Formerly of Waggun Street, Cooma. Aged 99 years.

Dearly loved wife of Hieronim (dec). Mother of Eugeniusz, Zygmunt and Antoni (dec).

Adored grandmother David, Natalie, Desleigh, Zenon, Stephanie, Brendan, Shamus and Bridget. Great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother to all of her eleven grandchildren.

The relatives and friends of the late Leokadia Garsztka are invited to attend her funeral service to be held in the St Patrick’s Catholic Church, Cooma, on Monday August 12, 2024 commencing at 11am. At the conclusion of the service, the cortege will proceed to Cooma Lawn Cemetery, Cooma.

LUCCARDA, Frank. Aged 89 years. Passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 27, 2024. Loving husband of Suzanne. Father of Craig, Diane and Karen. Pop of Kimberly, Lucia, Nicola, Luke, Claire and Vincent. Great Pop of Charlotte, Riley, Sofia and Tyla. Cherished brother of Ida. Forever in our hearts.

SEWELL, Erna. 30/1/1941 - 19/7/2024

Passed away peacefully at Cooma Hospital. Formerly of Girraween, Shannons Flat. Beloved wife of Roy. Loving mother, mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother. Privately cremated.

VENABLES, Sidney Clark.

Passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 1, 2024 at Cooma Hospital. Formerly of Vulcan Street, Cooma. Aged 82 years.

Dearly loved husband of Joyce. Father of Donna, Sonia and Michael. Brother to Alana. Grandfather to Ashley, Shannen, Emma, Celina, Jamie, Damian, Choe and Bailey. Great-grandfather to Matthew, Sophia, Piper, Timothy and Declan.

The relatives and friends of the late Sidney Clark Venables are invited to attend his funeral service to be held in the Saint Paul’s Anglican Church, Cooma, on Friday, August 9, 2024 commencing at 11am. At the conclusion of the service, the cortege will proceed to Cooma Lawn Cemetery, Cooma.

MATTSSON, Tim (Otto).

I would like to thank my family and friends for their love and support on the passing of my late husband “Otto” Tim Mattsson. Thanks also to the doctors and nursing staff of both Cooma and Canberra Hospitals. A big thank you.

~ Dorothy Mattsson.

In loving memory of Don Rourke.

16/4/1953-8/8/2004

20 years gone but never forgotten. Forever in our hearts.

~ Love Alison, Alissa, Amie, Emma, Abby, Ellie, and 10 grandchildren.

Monaro’s

Koala sighting highlights club walk

MEMBERS of the Geehi Bushwalking Club set off to walk down a fire trail in the Coornartha Nature Reserve on Saturday July 13.

The day was sunny but very windy with the start of the walk on the exposed range between Cooma and Numeralla.

Although the view was stunning, the walk didn’t look all that exciting as it was all downhill and on a bulldozed track. The leader, Peter Davis, explained tracking and other bushcraft with special refer-

ence to koala sign as a means to promote some interest.

Within 200m of starting, the hikers found fresh koala sign in the form of bite marks, scratches on trees and scats on the ground. A short time later a mob of feral pigs woke up in a hurry from their haunt in dry bark beside the track and quickly vacated the area.

A free coffee was offered as a reward for the first person to spot a koala and soon a koala was spotted high in a big eucalypt swaying in the strong

wind. This was a first for the Geehi Bush Walking Club in at least 50 years of monthly walks – finding a koala in our local area. As the hikers vied for the perfect photo the koala was clearly unimpressed and climbed even higher. As the excitement level subsided the hike continued north, crossing some private property (permission required) eventually hitting the Numeralla River where much feral deer sign was evident. The route then progressed

along the Beresford Road to the beautifully kept Numeralla Cemetery. A car shuffle before starting had vehicles in Numeralla to save a long hike back to the start.

Although short in terms of distance, it turned out to be an extraordinarily exciting walk in pretty country.

The club’s next activity is a snow shoe walk on Sunday Augst 11. For further information on this walk, and upcoming walks, visit - www.geehibushwalkingclub.com.au

Junior Heelers impress fans

THE Bombala Junior Heelers have enjoyed a successful season across its sides. The club’s recent home round of matches saw some excel-

Devils 14s working hard

A HOME game awaited the Cooma Red Devils under 14s side on Saturday, with Marist the opponents.

The side took the field with 13 players. Marist was kind enough to spare two of theirs to have 30 players on the field.

The first half was a great half of football to watch as the Devils’ defence was strong. The team did very well to keep the score at 7-10 (try Riley McDonald conversion Ashton Jamieson ) considering they only spent two minutes in the opposition half and having a player sent to the bin.

The second half was just as strong with the Devils showing endless strength in their defence. Cooma just didn’t have enough ball to get over the line, fulltime, the score was 7-17 to Marist.

The team showed a great game of football and are hoping to put it all together next week.

Junior Devils always improving

THE Cooma under 10 Red Devils made the trip to Tuggeranong to take on the Tuggeranong Vikings. A 9:30am start had the boys feeling at home, warming up on a frosty oval.

Down three players due to the myriad of winter bugs, the side had to dig deep with many playing out of their usual position.

A gruelling start to the game saw a heavy contest with neither team giving ground. The first 10 minutes of the game was played inside both teams’ 22s untill a turnover at the breakdown had Matty Alcock distribute quick ball out to Hayden Shubert who crossed the line for the Devils first try.

This was Hayden’s first of four tries in a player of the match game for Hayden who kept the spirit of the Devils high with his communication and confidence.

Building off this momentum, the Devils put their ever improving rugby on display with remarkable carries by speedster Anthony Backhouse on the wing and wreaking ball Cooper Shaw taking it straight up the middle, keeping the momentum up for the side to finish the first half in the lead.

The second half saw the Vikings come back hard and build their own momentum off a penalty with a quick tap that got them over the Cooma line and back into the game. Momentum is everything in rugby and it’s very difficult to stop a team that has it but after last week’s upset, the side defended with absolute determination.

Blake French, Francesco Maraviglia and Patrick O’Neill turned into tackle machines and what has been the biggest collision of the season, had Luke Cook put his everything into stopping a hard running Viking prop. This produced a loose ball that the ever hungry back rower Bill Neilson was able to get hold of and put Cooma back in the game. In a nail biting final five minutes of back and forth, Kody Shubert found a hole in the defence with no time remaining in the game left it all on the field, travelling 70 meters to level up the tries scored for the day. T he end score came to Vikings 38 over Cooma 32 with a huge improvement from the side who will be ready to continue there season next weekend against St Edmunds.

Bombala’s Sophie Shannon tries to step her way around the Bega defenders.

SPOTTED: A koala is sighted by members of the Geehi Bushwalking Club in the Coornartha Nature Reserve during the club’s latest walk.

PHOTO: Geehi Bushwalking Club

TRY: Sophie De Geus scores for the Bombala under eight league-tag side. PHOTOS: Nathan Thompson

Josie Clear looks to evade a defender.

Ben Preston makes valuable metres for his side during a home game at the Bombala showground.

JHS students on the Interschools podium

Silver, bronze medals as students overcome tough conditions

JINDABYNE High School

(JHS) has praised their students for outstanding efforts in the 2024 Subaru ACT and Regional NSW Interschools Snowsports Championships.

Over three days of challenging weather conditions and intense competition, the students demonstrated incredible skill, perseverance, and team spirit across a range of events, including Moguls, Snowboard GS, Alpine, Ski X, and Snowboard X.

On day one the championship kicked off with impressive performances in Moguls and Snowboard GS where the students showed great determination, with several podium finishes.

Div. 3 Female Snowboard GS: The JHS A team, consisting of Scarlett Brinkley, Lyla Mitchell, and Kiani Purvis-Farrell, achieved a fantastic team silver medal.

On day two the competition continued with the Alpine and Ski X events where the students delivered strong performances.

Div. 2 Female Ski X: Natasha Barton and Rose Murtagh Herlihy won a team bronze medal.

Div. 2 Male Ski X: Flynn Niven, William McGuire, and Joe Livissianos also

claimed a team bronze medal.

In the Snowboard X event, the students excelled despite the challenging conditions.

Div. 2 Male Snowboard X: JHS A team, Dakoda Smith, Joe Livissianos, and Preston Mitchell captured a team bronze medal.

Div. 3 Female Snowboard X: The JHS B team of Lyla Mitchell, Kiani Purvis-Farrell, and Pia Michelin also won a team bronze medal.

The final day of competition saw students putting their skills to the test in Alpine and Ski X, where they gathered another strong finish.

Div. 2 Male Alpine: The JHS A team, including Joe Livissianos, James Wilkinson, Harry Fish, and Blake Clapham, secured a team bronze medal.

Throughout the championship, the students faced tough conditions, with rain, slush, and ice testing their resilience and adaptability.

“The conditions were tough having to race in the rain and slush and other times on ice,” Year 10 student Joe Livissianos said.

“Getting back into racing and having fun on the mountains with my friends were the highlights. I’m

looking forward to representing JHS and doing well and hopefully making it through to Nationals.”

Year 7 student Lola Brinkley echoed the sentiment, sharing how she overcame the challenges of competing.

“The other competitors and conditions were really tough! I did stretching and warm-up runs to do the best I could. The highlight was knowing that I made it through to state after competing. I’m looking forward to better snow conditions for state,” Lola said.

Year 8 student Scarlett Brinkley added, “The icy conditions and all the clear

Aussie powder at Boarder X made it really tough. The best thing was having days off school for training and then the team support and riding with my mates. For state, I hope for better conditions and more days off school.”

Mr Livissianos, JHS Teacher and Snowsports Coordinator, praised the students’ efforts.

“We are so proud of all the JHS competitors this week. We had an increase in numbers this year, and it was great to see a number of Year 12 students compete in their final year,” he said. “The conditions this week were tough and involved a

SMGS reflects on Interschool Championships

By BROOKE DARLINGTON, SMGS

THE SNOWY MOUNTAINS

GRAMMAR SCHOOL is proud of all its K-12 students who participated in the 2024 Subaru ACT & Southern Regional Interschool Snowsports Championships.

The Interschools Snowsports Championships allow Australian school students of all ages to experience competitive snowsports and participate at either a recreational or competitive level.

Over four exhilarating days, our students carved, tucked, and jumped through the five disciplines, striving for personal bests and beyond. The focus on participation and effort was evident as smiles and team camaraderie lit the slopes.

The Interschools competition offers a platform for students to showcase their skills, grow, and learn from the experience. Seeing them embrace challenges, demonstrate sportsmanship, and support each other was heartening, fostering a strong team camaraderie. We are immensely proud of everyone who represented our learning community with such enthusiasm and dedication.

Snowy Mountains Gram-

mar School has a rich legacy of participation in the Interschools events. As one of its foundation sports, the program offers students opportunities ranging from grassroots development to elite athlete support. The school’s learning community embraced the kickoff of the 2024 season, from first-time participants to seasoned racers.

The school community extends its thanks to the coaches, parents, volunteers, and

supporters who all played crucial roles in making this week memorable and successful.

A special shoutout goes to the Interschools and Perisher Race Crew for facilitating another fantastic event. Their organisation and commitment ensured a smooth and enjoyable experience for all participants.

“It’s inspiring to see our students striving to reach their personal bests and sup-

porting one another throughout the competition. Our school values of Courage, Authenticity, Respect, and Empathy were certainly in action every day,” SMGS Director of Sport, Sally Bourke, said.

“We eagerly anticipate more opportunities for our students to participate, challenge themselves, and achieve new personal milestones in future competitions.”

lot of last-minute changes. However, the students still gave it their best shot! We have a large number of teams and individuals qualifying for the State event, which is awesome. With a few more weeks of practice, it will be exciting to see how they all go.”

The school thanked the

parents who volunteered at the event and supported their athletes and congratulated the students for their outstanding performances.

“We wish them the best of luck as they prepare for the state championships. Your hard work, and school spirit are truly commendable,” Mr Livissianos said.

Success for Berridale students

THREE Berridale Public School students competed in the 2024 Subaru ACT and Southern Regional Interschool Snowsports Championships in Perisher last week trying their best amongst their competitors.

Oscar M, Locky C and Mackenzie C all raced in Alpine and achieved great results after the four day event.

Oscar came 18th with 47.53 in division 6, Locky C came 43rd with 61.62 in division 6 and Makenzie C came 51st with 48.36 in division 4.

Oscar M also competed in ski-cross where his results have landed him as qualifying for the next stage in Alpine skiing Interschools, a huge achievement.

SNOWSPORTS: Snowy Mountains Grammar School students participated in tough Interschool Championship events last week seeing great results. PHOTO: Supplied

RACE: Oscar, Locky and Mackenzie ready to take on the 2024 Subaru ACT and Southern Regional Interschool Snowsports Championships in Perisher. PHOTO: Supplied

SUCCESS: JHS Students overcome tough conditions with silver and bronze medals at State Interschool Championships. PHOTO: Supplied

JHS Students give it their all during this years competition.

Krit inspires next generation

Passion for league-tag, community shines through

By NATHAN THOMPSON

FOR young girls and boys playing league tag and rugby league in Bombala, they don’t have to look far to find an inspirational figure within the Bombala Blue Heelers Club.

One of the club’s most respected players and coaches is Kristy Nichols. Krit, who is well-known in the region for her physiotherapy work at Fortitude Physio, is helping develop the next generation of Bombala footy stars as co-coach of the mighty under eight league-tag side.

Coaching alongside friend and High Heelers team mate Patrice Clear, Krit said she is enjoying her first year as a league-tag coach.

“I’m having lots of fun

coaching with Patrice, it’s been a great season so far,” Krit said.

“Seeing the girls progress is special. We have some incredible older players and our little ones are doing very well.

“I love league-tag, so it’s great to help out and pass that passion on.”

Krit first played league-tag in 2011 when the Cooma Fil-

lies side started. The team played a leading role in Group 16 establishing a ladies league-tag competition, providing the first playing opportunity for many girls and women wishing to play rugby league.

Krit looks back on the efforts to start a league-tag side with great fondness. The Cooma Fillies set a path for a successful league-tag com-

petition that now has sides from senior women, right through to under six girls.

“I love rugby league and would’ve loved to play when younger. There was nothing like this though at that age,” Krit said.

“We were trailblazers in a way starting the Fillies side. The likes of Anna Steel and Alicia Bolton had big parts to play. At the time there was

nothing like that for adult women.”

“I’ve made some great friends through league-tag, at Cooma and now Bombala.”

Krit made the move to the Bombala High Heelers in 2015 when the club reformed, in so small part to the willingness of its leaguetag side to represent the town.

Snowy River Bears’ brilliant win

JUST one win now separates the Snowy River Bears and a shot at premiership glory. The Bears 58-24 demolition of Moruya has set the scene for a clash against minor premiers Eden with the victor, straight into the grand final.

The Bears head to Eden on Saturday for the clash where a closer contest than both side’s last encounter is expected. Eden put 50 on the Bears in mid-July, however the Jindabyne side has responded with strong wins against Cooma and now Moruya.

On Sunday, in front of a large home crowd, the Bears showed why they finished the season in second place. An attacking masterclass, led by a hat-trick to winger Maika Ravouvou, saw the Bears run in 10-tries.

The Bears kick off at 2.45pm on Saturday at George Brown Oval.

Krit has been a central figure throughout the High Heelers success, even playing in two grand finals while pregnant.

“The High Heelers have been a major part in the club continuing,” Krit said.

“We have a lot of talent in town, as seen by the Ingram sisters making the Australian OzTag side.

“The town is super proud of its league-tag sides and we continually show hominy talented young girls there are.”

This season, Krit has had the honour of watching her six-year-old daughter play for junior Heelers league-tag side. She said contributing to the club is a privilege and one she very much enjoys.

“it’s pretty cool to be still playing myself and getting to watch my six-year-old run around,” Krit said.

“I love the game and being part of this club and community.

“I do have that sense of giving back. Bombala and Cooma have given me so much, it’s nice to help and always fits in well with my work as a physio.

Fillies flying in tackle competition

AT THE Pambula Sportsground on a beautiful, crisp day, the Cooma Fillies had travelled down for the first of two games - one tackle and the second an elimination semi-final in the league-tag Merimubula - Pambula kicked off and the Fillies were into gear immediately. Quick hands found Jamie Thornton in a half break, who passed out to Kirsty Brazulaitis who crossed near the posts. Alicia Aoun added the extras, 6-0.

A set later and captain Ruby Barnes produced a neat in and away to score. Aoun converted for a 12-0 lead.

Another long break and Jordy Breden was almost in. Ash Steinke from dummy half forced her way over. Not converted, 16-0. Merimbula-Pambula had a bit of possession and despite some good defence by Brazulaitis, Jess Clarke and Steinke, the home side scored. Fillies led 16-4 at half time. Into the second half and Steinke and Chloe Trevanion setup a long raid downfield. Trevanion eventually rewarded with a try. Barnes add the conversion, 22-4. The home side maintained possession in the Fillies’ red zone. Some great on the line defence repelled four sets back-to-back. Eventually, weight of possession told and Merimnula-Pambula managed to scroe for a full time score to Cooma of 22-8.

Three pooints to Brazulaitis, two to Thornton and one each to Barnes, Clarke and Trevanion. At this stage, the Fillies tackle side play in Eden on Saturday August 10 at 9.30am at George Brown Oval.

PASSION: Krit Nichols (back left) and Patrice Clear are enjoying their time coaching the Bombala Junior Heelers under eight league-tag side. PHOTO: Nathan Thompson

Celebrating their final try in a dominant win is Dean Wilson and winger Jake Hedger who scored.

Charging forward is Bears playmaker Liam Rankin.

Centre Tristan Hamilton bursts through the Moruya defence.

ATTACKING: Bears fullback Dean Wilson looks to pass during the side’s major semi-final win over Moruya.

PHOTOS: Karen Forman

Devils host ladies, sponsors day

THE Cooma Red Devils final home game of the season has given the club an opportunity to thank its sponsors and the ladies of the club.

The annual sponsors and ladies day attracted a large crowd to cheer on the Red Devils under 14s side and then first grade. In the first grade fixture, the

Red Devils had a slim chance of making the finals if they could register a bonus point win over Bungendore and then Batemans Bay this week.

Those finals hopes were dashed with a strong Bungendore side running out winners 67-17.

Tries for the Red Devils were

scored by prop Nic Maclean, Jesse McMahon and flyhalf Damien Roach.

The Red Devils final game of the season is in Batemans Bay on Saturday.

Despite the loss, the club enjoyed its ladies and sponsors day, followed by the popular snow ball later that night.

Still time to join XC ski week

THERE is a great variety of XC Week skiing activities still ahead to tempt both new and experienced XC skiers to head for the Perisher XC trails.

The conditions there are as good as anyone can remember for some time. All the activities are based at the Perisher Nordic Shelter and can be entered on the day but arrive early to sign up.

Wednesday 7/8/24 – Twilight relays, 5pm. Bring your team of four skiers for a very informal (and short) sprint relay. Stay around for refreshments and the special screening of Alpine Odyssey, narrated by Huw Kingston in person.

Thursday 8/8/24 – Sundeck Handicap, 9am. Anyone can win and the prize is the gold jacket and complimentary beverages at the Sundeck for the next year. Be there early to enter on the day at the Nordic Shelter.

Friday 9/8/24 – Mystery coffee tour, 9am. A guided tour to a mystery location somewhere off the XC trails. Enjoy the wood fire, freshly brewed coffee and other refreshments, then a leisurely ski back.

Saturday 10/8/24 – Snowy Mountains Classic, 9am. A freestyle event with a distance for everyone – 2.5-30km.

Sunday 11/8/24 – ACT and NSW Ski Orienteering Championships, 10am. For everyone who loves or dreams of trying skiing or orienteering. Contact marina.iskhakova@gmail.com for information.

Colts enjoy NRLW experience

COOMA’s Natasha Kelley love her rugby league. She plays, volunteers and officiates.

Natasha is forging a successful career as a rugby league referee. She refs many Cooma junior matches and is making her way into the senior ranks.

Over the weekend, Natasha had the opportunity to join NRL

referees for a women in league game day experience at GIO Stadium in Canberra for the NRLW match.

Also enjoying the women in league experience were Cooma Colts league-tag players. They ran out alongside players from the Canberra Raiders and Newcastle Knights NRL women’s sides.

EXPERIENCE: Cooma Colts league-tag players were guests of honour at the NRLW game between Canberra and Newcastle, as part of women in league round.

XC: Henry McArthur, Ivy and Zara Potocki with Coach William Haig at the Nordic Shelter preparing for the XC events and activities ahead.

PHOTO: Supplied

Red Devils hooker Sam Scarlett is working hard at the breakdown.

RUGBY: The Cooma Red Devils win a lineout during their match at Rotary Oval against Bungendore.

PHOTOS: Karen Forman

PHOTOS: Cooma Colts

Golfers enjoy top conditions, scores

By COOMA GOLF CLUB

COOMA golfers enjoyed the fine weather over the weekend, a welcome reprieve from the chilly winter conditions usually experienced this time of year.

In Saturday’s monthly medal, Ben Rolfe was the overall winner and the B Grade medal winner with 68 points on countback from Laurence Cowie who won the C Grade medal.

The A Grade winner was David Goggin with 71 points on countback from Phil Ingram and the B Grade winner of the competition of the day was Roy Hankinson with 75 points on countback from Wayne Ryan.

Balls went to Phil Ingram, Fletch Jones, Marty Janota,

Sean Bradshaw, Col Langdon, Harry Mould, Stephen Young, Paul Dyball and Sean Smith.

Nearest the pin on the fourth went to Brok Spencer from Woodburn-Evans Head Golf Club, the ninth went to Phil Ingram, hole 11 also went to Phil Ingram and 17 went to Marty Janota.

In the monthly medal long drives, sponsored by Burke’s Plant Hire, Tom Stewart won A Grade, Adam Schofield claimed B Grade, Harry Mould won C Grade and Gaye Wilson won the Ladies.

In Sunday’s stableford, Jason McCarthy was the overall winner with 38 points. Balls went to Col Evans, Shannon Fergusson, Ben Rolfe, Leo Percy, David Rob-

inson, Stephen Young, Jeffrey Burgess, Gary Batten, Terry Schofield and Peter Ewart.

In last week’s midweek stableford, Barry Williams was the overall winner with 41 points followed by runner-up Shannon Fergusson with 40 points.

Balls went to Harry Mould, Claire Caldwell, Frank McKnight, Alan Kelly, James Ewart, Andrew Dunkerley from the ACT Fire Fighters Golf Club, Simon Allen, Peter Ewart, Colin Langdon and John Harris. Nearest the pin on 17 went to Tony Venables.

Saturday August 10 is a stableford and four-ballbest-ball aggregate, Sunday’s competition is a stableford and the midweek competition is the midweek medal.

Douch wins weekend double

By BOMBALA GOLF CLUB

WHAT a change to have a warm weekend to play golf.

Numbers were down with a couple away and some on the sick list.

On Saturday, the event was a stableford for M. Douch trophy. Daniel Douch came in with the great score of 39 points to win his pop’s trophy.

Daniel’s grandmother Chris would be very proud of his golf achievements. Chris was the Bombala ladies champion for many years.

Runner-up on Saturday was Liam Beazley with 34 points. Golden shot won by Daniel. Nearest the pin won by Neil Thompson.

Match play - Brad Yelds defeated Joel Cherry 2/1.

On Sunday, members played a stroke for the monthly medal. Daniel Douch continued his good golf, winning the medal with 69 points. Daniel’s handicap should be different next week.

Ball winners were Brad Yelds and Darren Forrester 73 nett. Golden shot was

won again by Daniel. Nearest the pin by Brendan Weston.

Golf program for the week

Ladies

Wednesday August 7 - Stableford, club trophy.

Members

Saturday August 10 - Fourball-best-ball championships. First 18-holes. Hit-off time, 11am.

Sunday August 11 - Fourball-best-ball championships.

There are a number of players looking for partners. ring around.

Monthly medal winners shoot solid scores

By COOLAMATONG GOLF CLUB

THE August monthly medal first round was captured by Tom McIntosh with a fine four under his handicap, 67 nett.

Runner-up was David Douglas with 69 nett on a countback from Stephen Jermyn.

McIntosh, playing off 22 and who has had recent good results including winning last month’s medal round, again had two consistent nine holes of golf to easily win the day.

David Douglas playing off 16 raced home in brilliant style on the back nine with three over par off the stick.

The best other results on the day were Robin Hawthorne and Rainer Beissner with 71 nett, and Soeron Stoettrup with 73 nett.

In the ladies, Elise Cave had a nice 73 nett score to win the day followed by Kylie Woodcock and Jan O’Halloran.

Last Wednesday’s July monthly medal round was won by Michael Toms with a great 68 nett score, three up on his handicap of 12.

After a great two over par 37 on the front nine, including a birdie on the ninth hole, the inward nine was 43 strokes for a total of 80.

Runner-up on the day was Stephen Jermyn with

72 nett and in third place was Alan Butterworth with 74 nett.

Bruce Hart with 76 and Wayne Tuckwell with 77 rounded out the places.

The best of the ladies was Kylie Woodcock with 82.

The July monthly medal winners are Mick Thoms and Tom McIntosh who both are now through to the final later in the year.

Wednesday nearest the pins for men were Richard Hendriks on three and Michael Thoms on 17.

The ladies nearest the pins were claimed by Jan O’Halloran who holes three, eight and 17, and Kylie Woodcock claimed 15.

BOMBALA TRIO IN NATIONAL OZTAG SIDE

Sister act three Johnson earns Brumby Country selection

By NATHAN THOMPSON

WHEN Jindabyne Bushpigs coach Matt Tripet heard the news captain Dylan Johnson had been selected in the Brumbies Country squad, he was proud but not overly surprised.

Tripet has praised Johnson’s efforts this season in leading the side to another minor premiership and being named in his second Country squad.

Johnson’s selection was announced last week with the ACT Brumbies unveiling its Country players to contest the Capital Cup in September. Players were selected following the Brumbies Provincial Championships over the June long weekend, and despite Monaro’s heavy loss, Johnson will line up alongside seven other players in the Monaro competition.

Johnson is the only player from the Bushpigs or Cooma Red Devils to make the Country squad.

Tripet said Johnson’s commitment to the Bushpigs and work ethic, are two of the attributes that make him such a highly respected leader.

HAVING one international representative in the ranks would be a proud moment for any family, but for the Ingrams of Bombala and Delegate, they boast three.

Sisters Maree Coates, Patrice Clear and Brooke Morey (nee Ingram) played leading roles for the Australian Tagaroos 37s side who won the International Oztag Championships.

Held in Coffs Harbour over the weekend, the sister act took their place alongside the world’s best

Oztag players. The Australians were set to face Great Britain, New Zealand, Samoa, and the Indigenous Australia side. Morey has previously represented her nation in Oztag, most recently at last year’s International tag federation World Cup in Ireland.

Coates also had the honour of captaining the team.

It was a special moment for the Bombala Blue Heelers Club with the trio, along with sister Monique Perkins, all having played

for the High Heelers league-tag side.

Morey, based in Canberra, no longer players with the High Heelers, but Coates, Clear and Perkins have all played big roles in the side claiming the 2024 minor premiership.

“We are so proud of our local girls not only playing on such a big stage with amazing talent, but being leaders amongst them,” Paul Perkins, Bombala High Heelers coach, said.

“They did their home towns of Bombala and Delegate very proud.”

Following their international duties, Coates and Clear will return to the High Heelers side. Securing the minor premiership delivered the side a weekend off before their qualifying final on Sunday against the winner of the Tathra and Eden match.

A win in the qualifying final would take the side through to the grand final.

“The club is very proud of Dylan. It’s a real honour to make the Country Brumbies squad,” Tripet said.

“Dylan is a great leader and in the three seasons he has led the club now, this selection is great recognition of his efforts.”

Johnson is a product of the Bushpigs strong junior system and pathways into senior rugby. Starting in the under 10s, the fly-half and scrum-half has led the Bushpigs to two senior premierships.

NATIONAL DUTIES: Bombala/Delegate sisters Maree Coates, Patrice Clear and Brooke Morey (nee Ingram) represented the Australian 37s Oztag side at the international championships over the weekend.

PHOTO: Bombala High Heelers

Local 3G network concerns raised Key event back on calendar

SENATE INQUIRY VISITS REGION TO HEAR FROM MAYOR, RESIDENTS

THE region took centre stage at the recent national public hearing into the shutdown of the 3G network.

A hearing was held in Cooma where residents and Snowy Monaro Mayor Chris Hanna addressed the senate committee tasked into receiving submissions from the community and the telecommunication companies into how the closure is tracking.

Local concerns were raised by Mayor Hanna and Anglers Reach residents Bob and Sue Lawton regarding the loss of the network and its impacts on landholders and tourists.

Mayor Hanna said his biggest concern were blackspots in the region and the inability for residents and visitors to make call, unless the 4G network covers the existing 3G setup.

“We need more information and clarity from the Telstra to explain the loss of coverage,” Mayor Hanna told the inquiry.

“There are sections of the region you can’t make calls, we don’t know if the 4G will cover this before the 3G is shut off.”

A key tourist area in the Snowy Mountains is Lake Eucumbene and its surrouding

villages of Old Adaminaby and Anglers Reach.

The Lawtons, members of the Lake Eucumbene Community Association, addressed the inquiry, detailing the need for re-

liable coverage for lake users.

“Tourism is our biggest driver and it’s essential there is mobile coverage available for anyone who visits,” Mr Bob Lawton said.

PHOTO: Nathan Thompson

“The lake has had some terrible drownings over the years. It needs coverage across the whole waterway.

“We need the assurances the 4G will now cover these areas.”

By TRISTA HEATH

JINDABYNE’S bi-annual Flowing Festival is ready for a grand return in February 2025 and organisers have commenced publicising the key event in efforts to gain more community involvement, volunteers, and sponsorship.

The 14th Flowing Festival is expected to be bigger and better than previous offerings after getting the tick of approval to host the event back in its original location, Banjo Paterson Park.

The first Flowing Festival was held in 2007, organised by the Jindabyne Snow Dragons Club and volunteers as their main fundraiser for equipment and to allow them to race in their own lake.

One of the organisers and Jindabyne Snow Dragons Club member Jacqui Neijens said the strong support of local businesses provided in previous Flowing Festivals undoubtedly helped the success of past events.

“Organisers hope for strong community support for the event with local businesses willing to participate in racing and stalls,” Ms Neijens said.

“The event attracts local school teams, corporate teams and community teams and dragon boat sport teams from the South Coast, Canberra, Victoria and Western NSW, bringing thousands of people to Jindabyne for the two-day event.”

The Flowing Festival is one of Jindabyne’s largest community events and a key economic driver for the region.

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COVERAGE: Snowy Monaro Mayor Chris Hanna joins Sue and Bob Lawton of Anglers Reach to call for greater information from Telstra into the closure of the 3G network and its impacts locally.

Country honours for Bushpig

JOHNSON’S LEADERSHIP AN ‘INSPIRATION’: TRIPET

By NATHAN THOMPSON

WHEN Jindabyne Bushpigs coach Matt Tripet heard the news captain Dylan Johnson had been selected in the Brumbies Country squad, he was proud but not overly surprised.

Tripet has praised Johnson’s efforts this season in leading the side to another minor premiership and being named in his second Country squad.

Johnson’s selection was announced last week with the ACT Brumbies unveiling its Country players to contest the Capital Cup in September.

Players were selected following the Brumbies Provincial Championships over the June long weekend, and despite Monaro’s heavy loss, Johnson will line up alongside seven other players from the Monaro competition.

Johnson is the only player from the Bushpigs or Cooma Red Devils to make the Country squad.

Tripet said Johnson’s commitment to the Bushpigs and work ethic, are two attributes that make him such a highly respected leader.

“The club is very proud of Dylan. It’s a real honour to make the Country Brumbies squad,” Tripet said.

“Dylan is a great leader and in the three seasons he has led the club now, this selection is great recognition of his efforts.”

Johnson is a product of the Bushpigs strong junior system and pathways into senior rugby. Starting in the under 10s, the fly-half and scrum-half has led the Bushpigs to two senior premierships.

“It’s been terrific to watch Dylan develop into the player he is,” Tripet said.

“Defensively he is very strong. He is a good tackler for a smaller body.

“His passing game is superior, whether he plays nine or 10, his passing is outstanding.”

The Bushpigs squad boasts a number of players who have represented the Brumbies Country, including Matt Caldwell and Liam Pepper.

Tripet said the experience of playing at such a level only benefits the Bushpigs upon the player’s return.

“Playing representative footy

gives players more confidence. It sharpens their skills,” Tripet said.

“Someone of Dylan’s talent brings that experience back to our club and it lifts our standard.

“It’s in Dylan’s character to help the younger guys, it’s very exciting for them to learn off him.”

The Brumbies Country side face a City side (comprising players from the John I Dent Cup and Premier 15s) on Saturday September 14 at Jamison Oval.

REP RUGBY: Jindabyne Bushpigs captain Dylan Johnson has been selected in the Brumbies Country squad. PHOTO: Nathan Thompson

Dylan Johnson celebrates the Bushpigs 2023 premiership win in front of hundreds of Bushpigs fans at Jindabyne’s John Connors Oval.

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Region readies for Lovegrass war

Field days promote awareness of noxious weed

Adina prepares for busy spring

Rural connectivity challenges highlighted

National honours for Conrayn

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Well-finished cows in high supply

Lack of weight feature of cattle market

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