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Calls continue to save mobile library

NEXT CHAPTER: Students at Adaminaby Public School are hoping Council will continue to support the mobile library service in its current capacity so they can benefit from the range of books and IT equipment it provides.

‘Lifechanging’ support

By NATHAN THOMPSON

STUDENTS HOPE LIBRARY TRUCK HAS A NEW CHAPTER

By NATHAN THOMPSON

COMMUNITY members and students are calling on Snowy Monaro Regional Council to support its mobile library service, in its current state, following a decision to replace the library truck with an outreach service.

Leading calls for the library truck to be funded, are students from the Adaminaby Public School, who have expressed their

worry the service will no longer offer the range of the books they have come to love.

At last month’s extraordinary Council meeting, Councillors resolved to allocate $50,000 to the current mobile library service (at a reduced frequency) until an outreach library service is implemented.

“Every fortnight the mobile library visits and we are so happy to enter the truck and see the new

books. It is also a second and important library for the school and community,” student Lewis said.

“It is too far to drive to the Cooma Library from our house so it should just come to every town so everyone can read a book.”

Adaminaby students wrote to Council during the exhibition period to voice their concerns about losing the mobile library truck. The students each received a written reply and a visit from Snowy

Council said in a statement following its extraordinary meeting, an outreach service would still support the region’s smaller communities.

How an outreach service would work remains unclear. The students and wider school community are worried that without the mobile library truck, their access to a wide-range of books and IT equipment will be lost.

THE important and lifechanging work of Disabled Wintersport Australia (DWA) has been celebrated and supported at the Jindabyne Bushpigs annual charity dinner.

More than $25,000 has been raised to help DWA continue its efforts in advancing the participation of people with disability in Australian wintersports.

The fundraising dinner saw playing jerseys from the Bushpigs and Miss Piggies sides auctioned off, raising close to $24,000.

The dinner brought together the snowsports and rugby communities.

Paralympian Sam Tait and Joel Fry spoke about the role DWA has played in their lives. Fry lost his leg in 2019. The self titled ‘one-legged’ plasterer praised DWA for supporting his return to the snow.

“Through the help of DWA, they showed me I could ski. When I went to ski for the first time since losing my leg, DWA organised a private lesson,” Fry said.

“On the run back down after ringing the Thredbo bell, I could ski and I was inspired. It was the first time in two years since losing my leg I felt like myself again.

“That’s all thanks to DWA.”

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Monaro mayor Chris Hanna.

PHOTO: Nathan Thompson

Vapes harder to come by in region

SNOWY

By KAREN FORMAN

MONARO GPS SPEAK OUT AGAINST VAPING

GETTING hold of vapesthe alternative to cigarettes for people wanting to quit smoking - has become more difficult in the Snowy Monaro.

Not only have government changes pertaining to the import and supply of vapes, or e-cigarettes, come into effect from July 1, outlawing all non-therapeutic vapes, making pharmacies the only purchase point and currently only on a doctor’s prescription, but some local doctors and pharmacists have chosen not to be part of vape supply at all.

The Monaro Media Group can reveal even with a change to the new law mooted for October, when therapeutic vapes could be sold to adults without scripts but only by pharmacies not all medicos are willing to prescribe or supply them regardless of the laws.

Why? Because as one local general practitioner said, “they are harmful and have not been proven not to be harmful”.

The new laws as announced by the Federal Government have caused a great deal of confusion and

angst among pharmacies, with the Pharmacy Guild speaking against the requirement for pharmacies to supply vapes, even for ‘therapeutic purposes’.

Snowy Mountains Medical Centre in Jindabyne has a policy that it will not prescribe vapes and this applies to all of its general practitioners.

One of its doctors, Dr Brenton Systermans, said regardless of the policy, he would not personally prescribe vapes.

“They are S3 so pharmacists can dispense without a script,” he said.

Another local general practitioner, who asked not to be named because the issue is ‘too contentious’, said with the current requirement for vapes to be supplied only by pharmacies to patients with prescriptions ahead of new requirements reducing the need for scripts for adults, but still requiring them to be purchases from pharmacies, that he would not write prescriptions for vapes on principle and knew of other doctors who felt the same.

“I won’t give people reasons for putting stuff into their bodies that they don’t

even know what is in them,” he said.

“Asking a doctor to write a script for such a harmful substance is just bull. They were designed to get people off cigarettes and now they are a trendy thing among kids and because people think they aren’t as harmful as cigarettes, and vape instead, we have a big problem.

“I won’t have any part in it.”

The doctor said such was the confusion over who could supply and sell vapes, and what kind of vapes - and with more changes expected for October which were ‘going back’ on the Government’s original announcement it was banning the sale of any vapes - he believed some pharmacists would not be involved either.

Monaro Medical Centre owner in Cooma Dr Dominic Manassa said vapes needed to be treated like any other medication a doctor would prescribe.

“The doctor needs to know what they are prescribing, at the current time we don’t know (other than the nicotine component) what we are prescribing?” he said.

“The therapeutic goods administration has not detailed the precise contents of vapes. How am I expected to give something to someone when I don’t know what is in the actual vape?

“Furthermore, I have investigated the requirements to become a prescriber and it’s confusing with no real guidance making it next to impossible to do. This shatters my trust in the way this has all been handled. I worry that pharmacies will be dispensing vapes that they have no idea about the contents of and the long-term impacts on health. Should a patient suffer the negative health effects of vaping, who will take responsibility?”

Cooma GP Dr David

Leroyd said although he had prescribed an e-cigarette once - back when they were first introduced as a way for a nicotine addict to break the habit - he would not do so now.

“I don’t think it is appropriate to ask doctors to prescribe vapes,” he said. “These days they are more than an e-cigarette with smaller amounts of nicotine in them, they are filled with all kinds of other things like colours and flavours and chemicals and the use has become recreational, especially among young people.

“When vapes first existed 10-15 years ago it seemed like a good alternative, a good option to get people off nicotine. Now it is dif-

ferent and they are a big problem.

“Vapes do harm, we know that. Vapes are harmful because of the other stuff that goes into them. Nicotine is the least of it. Nicotine is what gets people addicted, but it is the other substances that are causing so much harm.

“I find it extraordinary that the government would ask us to prescribe a substance that is harmful and we don’t know if it is safe.

“I have prescribed things like methadone which is designed to help people get off heroin, but the difference is that it is controlled. If it is for the management of an addiction to nicotine, there are other things like patches and gum.”

Disabled Wintersports Australia praised

By NATHAN THOMPSON

THE work of Disabled Wintersport Australia (DWA) has been praised and supported as the Jindabyne Bushpigs and wider Snowy Mountains community threw its support behind the organisation.

At the time of going to print, more than $25,000 has been raised for DWA to help the community continue its work in promoting and fostering the advancement of participation of people with disability in Australian winter sports.

Paralympian Sam Tait praised the organisation for its role in helping him discover sit-skiing. In 2018, Tait competed in the PyeongChang Winter Paralympics.

“Without DWA’s support and the support from the community, my journey wouldn’t exisit,” Tait said.

“I wouldn’t have represented Australia without DWA’s involvement.”

Sit-skier Tait became a paraplegic at 22 when he broke his T11 vertebrae in a motorcycle accident in Wollongong. He thanked DWA for its support in his career.

The Bushpigs held their annual charity dinner and fundraiser to help further DWA’s impact and reach in the community.

Through auctioning player jerseys, raffles and collecting donations at the region’s snow resorts, the club will donate more than $25,000 to the organisation.

FUNDRAISING:

Disabled Wintersport Australia president Melinda Brown thanked the Jindabyne Bushpigs and wider Snowy Mountains community for supporting the organisation.

PHOTOS: Nathan Thompson

Funding boost for Crown reserves

CROWN land reserves and community facilities across the Snowy Monaro will receive more than $155,000 in state government funding to control invasive week outbreaks.

The NSW Government grants are being provided by Crown Lands in the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) from the Crown Reserves Improvement Fund (CRIF).

In the Snowy Monaro, $71,830 will be directed towards controlling outbreaks of the invasive Blackberry weed in sections of the Murrumbidgee River at The Angle and Michelago Creek.

The funds will support native plant regeneration, and improve the future health of the waterways.

“It’s fantastic that $155,500 has been allocated to programs to stop the spread of noxious weeds that are threatening the viability of our community reserves,” Member for Monaro, Steve Whan, said.

“Crown reserves are the heart of our community and play an important role protecting the environment and supporting everything from green open space, parks and walking tracks, and community facilities like public halls and showgrounds.”

Other projects funded include:

• $32,670 to control invasive Broom weed infestations along the Badja River near Cooma. This weed has begun to spread rapidly and pose a risk to native plants and livestock, threatening biodiversity and agricultural output.

• $27,000 to target a variety of weeds, including Gorse, Serrated tussock and Willow, at the Montague St Complex Crown reserve near Cooma.

• $24,000 to control priority weeds on Bombala and Delegate Rivers on Talbot Recreation Reserve in Talbot.

Sam Tait and Joel Fry at the DWA fundraising night hosted by the Jindabyne Bushpigs.

Firies welcome station upgrades Critical upgrade for infrastructure

Refurbishments to improve response times

By NATHAN THOMPSON

WHEN upgrades to the Cooma Fire and Rescue NSW station are finished later this year, Deputy Captain Nick Moon says the improvements will increase the brigade’s response time and drive better recruitment.

Work is underway to enhance the fire station on the corner of Massie and Soho Streets in Cooma to create separate male and female amenity sections, areas for clean and dirty fire uniforms, and a new truck bay.

Deputy Captain of Cooma Fire and Rescue NSW, Nick Moon, said the renovations will deliver a more modern facility.

“It’s exciting the refurbishments taking place to our station. There will be men’s and women’s change rooms, this will create a better space for our female firefighters,” Moon said.

“We hope the improved amenities will encourage more women to apply for positions within Cooma Fire and Rescue NSW.

“We are looking forward

to work being complete and making use of the improved station.”

Turnout times for Cooma Fire and Rescue NSW are expected to be even quicker once the upgrades are complete.

“There will be more space for our firefighters to get changed. They will be ready quicker and ready to turn-

out for incidents even more promptly,” Moon said.

The inclusion of areas for clean and dirty uniforms and equipment will also lead to a healthier workplace for the brigade’s hardworking firefighters.

During part of the station upgrades, both Cooma fire trucks needed to be temporarily re-located while work to

the truck bay was carried out.

“The Cooma Car Club helped us out. They allowed us to store the trucks and equipment in the club in a safe and secure setting,” Moon said.

‘We are grateful for their support.”

Work on the station is expected to be complete by October.

LOCALS and visitors to Cooma, Jindabyne and Thredbo will be safer, better connected and informed during natural disasters and emergencies following emergency broadcasting infrastructure upgrades.

The upgrades, delivered through the Federal Government’s $20million Broadcasting Resilience Program (BRP), will improve the resilience of local ABC radio sites used for emergency broadcasting.

There have been emergency power and satellite program backup services delivered in Thredbo, satellite program backup services and additional emergency power backup services in Cooma, and satellite program backup services in Jinderboine Hill, East Jindabyne.

The upgrades also benefit other public, national and commercial broadcasters.

“Eden-Monaro communities know how vital emergency broadcasting is during times of disaster – we rely on life-saving information being broadcast by the ABC and other stations,” Member for Eden-Monaro, Kristy McBain, said.

“The critical broadcasting infrastructure upgradesdelivered through the Broadcasting Resilience Program - will help keep our local communities safer, better connected and informed if a disaster strikes.”

To date, these upgrades which help maintain communications during natural disasters have been delivered at 35 sites across regional and rural Australia, with design planning completed at a further 61 sites.

Through the BRP, the Commonwealth Government and BAI Communications are delivering:

• 55 new emergency power systems (e.g. battery and diesel backup);

Backup satellite program inputs for 77 sites to quickly re-establish broadcast services;

• Civil and infrastructure upgrades to several ABC AM radio sites in areas susceptible to flooding;

• Five rapid-recovery assets that can be quickly deployed during natural disaster or emergencies.

The BRP is part of the Government’s $1.1 billion Better Connectivity Plan, which includes additional disaster-resilience measures such as the $50 million Telecommunications Disaster Resilience Innovation Program and the $15 million Mobile Network Hardening Program

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UPGRADES: Cooma Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters Andrew Dunkerley, Glenda Bracher, and Nick Moon outside the Cooma station that is being upgraded.

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Jindabyne Education Campus on track for completion

By TRISTA HEATH

JINDABYNE’S new education campus project is well underway and on track for completion in 2024 ready to welcome students in term 1, 2025.

As part of the NSW Government’s plan to rebuild public education, the 202425 Budget is delivering record education funding, including $1.4 billion for new and upgraded schools in regional NSW with the Jindabyne Education Campus included in the investment.

The purpose-built campus will include a separate primary school and high school, known as Jindabyne Public School and Jindabyne High School, as well as a public preschool with modern facilities to support students, teachers, and the community.

This targeted investment will ensure growing communities get access to a world class public education.

Construction of the Jindabyne Education Campus is progressing well and is nearing completion with the Barry Way upgrade works commencing at the

start of July.

Upgrades are being made to Barry Way to provide safe access for students, staff and vehicles traveling to, near and within the Jindabyne Education Campus.

The purpose of this work is to create a new intersection on the northern side of the school site and create a roundabout on the southern side of the school site.

The speed limit will be reduced along Barry Way adjacent to the school from

100km/hr to 80km/hr including a school zone that will reduce speed to 40km/ hr in school times.

The upgrades to Barry Way will impact 112 trees which are located within the grass verges on both sides of the roadway.

The upgrade will require the removal of 69 trees and retain 43 trees.

to the removal of trees.

A statement released by the Department of Education said they have engaged a qualified arborist to prepare an Arboriculture Impact Assessment.

Landscaping around the grounds of the completed project will see a number of trees planted in response

“This will assess the health, condition and retention value of the subject trees and outlines stringent tree protection and removal measures required to be followed during construction,” the statement said.

“To ensure that this work can be delivered safely, there will be a partial closure of a section of Barry Way between the northern end of the Jindabyne Education Campus and Tinworth Drive from late June 2024 until early 2025.

“A contra-flow arrangement, with traffic controls such as temporary traffic lights, signage and speed limits reductions, will be in place to manage traffic during this period.”

Works will also be commencing on the new shared pathway from Jindabyne town to the new campus and the power supply to ensure adequate power for the new school site.

The buildings and landscaping works are continuing to progress well, completion is set for late 2024.

To keep up to date on the Jindabyne Education Campus progress, visit the NSW Department of Education website.

Aerial view of the Jindabyne Education Campus so far as further works commence.

ON TRACK: Jindabyne Education Campus is on track for completion at the end of the year. PHOTOS: Supplied

Childcare centre closes its doors Corrections museum wins major award

Jindabyne facility transitions to new location

By TRISTA HEATH

CHILDREN at the Snowy Mountains Care and Early Learning Centre (SMCELC) attended their last day on Friday July 5 as they begin the transition to the new Whispering Gully Childcare Centre.

SMCELC director Moira McAspurn said the last week marked a bittersweet moment for the SMCELC in Jindabyne.

“After 33 years of nurturing young minds and fostering a love of learning, the centre closed its doors last Friday,” Ms McAspurn said.

“However, the focus remains firmly on the positive. The SMCELC team took the opportunity to celebrate the incredible journey they’ve shared with countless families in the Jindabyne community.

“For many years, it’s been our privilege to provide a safe and stimulating environment where children could learn, grow, and thrive.

“We’d like to express our deepest gratitude to all the families who entrusted us with the care of their precious little ones and know there

have been generations of families facilitated under SMCELC’s roof.”

SMCELC is renowned for its child-centred approach, where play is an essential part of the learning experience.

Through exploration, discovery, and creativity, children have blossomed under the guidance of the centre’s dedicated and qualified teachers and educators.

The impact of SMCELC extends far beyond the classroom walls.

The centre has fostered a strong sense of community, bringing together families and nurturing a love for the natural beauty of the Snowy Mountains.

“While the era at SMCELC has now ended, the positive impact it

has had on countless children will continue to resonate for years to come,” Ms McAspurn said.

“SMCELC graduates carry with them a strong foundation for lifelong learning and a heart full of happy memories.

“The SMCELC team wishes all the children and families they’ve served the very best in their future endeavours.

“SMCELC will be donating, as per legislation, surplus finances, and assets to similar objective organisations.”

The transition has begun with some children and staff making the move to the new childcare centre, Whispering Gully located on Jillamatong Street in Jindabyne.

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By KAREN FORMAN

THE State Correctional Museum in Cooma has been awarded the 2024 Travellers Choice Award by Tripadvisor.

Tripadvisor is the biggest trip organisation in the world with more than one million reviews of attractions and places internationally. The award is based on customer reviews.

Statewide museum manager for Corrections, Andrew Weglarz, said he was very proud to hear of the award.

“About a year ago we opened seven days a week. We had been a bit more sporadic prior to that but these days we are open every day from 8.30am3.15pm and this is obviously a vindication of that,” he said.

“Visitor numbers have increased, particularly from Canberra, Queensland and Sydney. Up until the end of June we had 4500 people through.

“When we opened 10 years ago it was three days a week. Obviously weekends are important but we were shut Sundays and Bank holidays.”

The museum currently has 106 reviews on Trip Advisor and all of them are not only positive, but rated ‘excellent’.

“I think we will receive a certificate,” Mr Weglarz said.

The museum focuses on the history of NSW Corrections from the First Fleet to the present day, plus Australian history.

“We have the actual gallows from Bathurst gaol from the 1930s, where 40 plus people were hung,” Mr Weglarz said.

“We have stocks and items of punishment, death masks from Captain Moonlight, original hanging ropes used in executions, the dock from Armidale courts, a padded cell used for housing vulnerable inmates, the reconstruction of cells inside Cooma gaol and a room of confiscated contraband from inmates (crossbows, knives, guns) which people tend to find quite interesting.”

The museum is located next to the Cooma gaol, which is the oldest working gaol in Australia.

Inmates from the gaol conduct the tours which are held for anyone who comes along.

“We have been particularly busy in the snow season and it has been great to see people from all over coming in to see what we have on display,” Mr Weglarz said.

Located at 1 Vale Street in Cooma, come along to witness a special part of Cooma history.

CLOSED: Snowy Mountains Care and Early Learning Centre closes its doors after its final day on Friday July 5.

PHOTO: Supplied.

Hundreds object to Jindabyne development application

By TRISTA HEATH

HUGE numbers of supporters have gathered to enter submissions against a Cobbon Crescent development DA in Jindabyne, and an online petition has reached more than 370 signatures following a Facebook plea from residents.

An outstanding number of submissions in objection to the 35 dwelling development marketed as ‘Jindabyne Lakeside’ has Snowy Monaro Regional Council having to hold off on bringing the matter to Councillors until all submissions have been considered.

Two Cobbon Crescent residents shared their objections on many aspects of the DA with the Monaro Media Group, voicing how the removal of hundreds of pine trees and the overall development will impact them if the DA is approved.

One of the residents said they had grown up in the family home located on Cobbon Crescent where the pine trees have provided the family and Jindabyne community with hours of fun and peace, one of the main reasons they have chosen to live in this location for generations.

A resident said the stand alone value of the pines, as a green zone with its own ecosystem, which has taken decades to establish and now supports indigenous species, is as important to the residents as the loss of it as an amenity.

“Every day for the past 50 years this open space has been enjoyed by many locals and visitors to the area to breathe in the beauty of this magnificent pine forest,” the resident said.

“These iconic pines are one of the first views a tourist sees when entering this snowy mountain gateway to the ski fields.

“In Winter these pines create that ‘Alpine’ feel, associated with skiing in the high country, nothing is more beautiful than seeing the snow topped pines.”

Amongst the vast clearing of the iconic pine trees, Cobbon Crescent residents have concerns on the already congested streets and traffic impact a 35-dwelling development may have on the residents.

“The effects of this extra traffic flow would have a dire impact on immediate neighbours who will be impacted by a constant flow of traffic, both day and night, the noise and associated light and air pollution, as well as pedestrian safety issues,” the resident said.

“What makes this street so appealing is the quietness and safety of its surrounds, the public amenity will be severely impacted.”

The resident states in the objection submission to Council that the potential impact the development will have on the stability of their home, considering earth works would take place only metres from their back fence, could be severe.

“The potential these works will have on destabilising the 26-degree slope in my backyard and subsequently the actual stability of my home is something I am not willing to take a risk on,” the resident said.

“The geotechnical report refers to the site as being a problem site due to the site slope and abnormal moisture content because of the trees.

“I have researched the impact trees have on soil and they actually remove water and does not contribute to it, so for this statement to be made I feel this is an admission that there is already an abnormal moisture content at this site, obviously a significant and important issue to adjoining land holders.”

Another Cobbon Crescent resident mirrors these complaints and said the pine trees have a strong symbolic historical significance and heritage value that must be respected, protected, and preserved.

“As such it is submitted that it must remain and be maintained as one of the few living symbols that pays homage to and reminds us of the history of Jindabyne, and to the Snowy Hydro Scheme including the construction of the dam that created Lake Jindabyne,”

the resident said.

“The pines connect and keep alive our shared memories of the original township of Jindabyne, with its own established pine trees, to the story of the relocated town Jindabyne.

“That symbolic thread holds great significance for both those who lived in the old town and their children and grandchildren who have been raised in (relocated) Jindabyne.”

A petition was created to gauge the community support, both local and otherwise, for the retention of the pines and has since received significant community pride in the beauty and serenity of the pine.

The passionate connection to the area by both local and non-local alike is evidenced in the signatories to the petition.

One resident said the loss of amenity for their family includes the loss of any views and privacy.

“We won’t be looking down onto townhouses but across a small gap of walls, windows and rooftops,” the resident said.

The resident outlines how the development will impact their family from the loss of amenity, loss of privacy, noise pollution, emissions, density of development, traffic and infrastructure impact and more.

“I hold grave concerns for the structural integrity of our home, noting that extensive excavation is proposed requiring explosives and drilling deep into the ground directly adjacent to

OBJECTION: Impression of building design for Jindabyne Lakeside development put forward to Council.

our property,” the resident said.

“Further, the proposed excavation requires the construction of a large retaining wall directly behind our property.

“To retain that large volume of earth, the DA recommends structural anchoring into our land - which is not something we are prepared to consent to.

“The considerable and complex earthworks proposed, comes with a much higher risk and elevates the engineering accuracy to a

much higher standard and if not carried out with the required level of expertise and professionalism, our home will develop structural defects.”

Both residents said if all stages of this development is permitted, they ask Council to provide written assurances that it is 100 percent satisfied that their property will not be structurally damaged.

Council has confirmed there is no allocated time frame for the DA to go to Council yet, as it is a compli-

cated DA with a lot of submissions to work through and no decision as yet when it would be determined.

The team at Jindabyne Lakeside said they value the community’s feedback and are committed to the consultation process.

“Those interested in the project can access more information at our website, www.jindabynelakeside. com.au,” the Jindabyne Lakeside team said. Residents wait for Council to bring forward the DA for vote.

Aerial view of the pine tree forest along the entrance into Jindabyne.

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By KAREN FORMAN

VISITORS who would like to take home a piece of the Snowy Monaro that isn’t gimmicky or a stereotypical t-shirt, coffee mug or sticker, have been advised to step into Cooma’s Raglan Gallery for a look around.

Not only can they see the gallery’s current exhibitions, but they can check out the work of local artisans in the gallery gift shop - and buy them to take home.

The Raglan Gallery not only hosts exhibitions but has a gift shop full of handmade items such as various sized bags from Kelly Chang, scarves made by Rasa Mauragis, silverware and wooden chopping blocks by

Gifts galore at Raglan

Anna Streatfeild and a selection of cards by many artists and photographers who have exhibited at the gallery, like Tein McDonald, Wendy McDougall, Sukhvinder Saggu as well as others such as Lyn Cooke and local legend photographer Charles Davis.

Meanwhile, the gallery has invited sculptors interested in exhibiting their work to consider joining the show, Inside Outside.

“We have some places left,” gallery spokesperson Wendy McDougall said.

“There is no entry fee but works must be for sale. Please contact the gallery to ask for an entry form.”

The exhibition will open on August 20.

Bombala busking entries open

Community rally to stage big event

By KAREN FORMAN

ONLINE entries have opened for the inaugural Bombala heat of the Australian National Busking Championships (ANBC) in October.

Spokesman Rob Hampshire said the organising committee was delighted to be able to offer online entries and is seeking up to 38 solo, duo and band acts to fill the available busking positions for the event, set down for Saturday October 26.

“I think they will fill fast, as we have had a lot of interest from not only around the Snowy Monaro and the buskers from Canberra, Sydney and Melbourne who traditionally come to the Snowy Mountains to compete in the Cooma heat, but also the South Coast,” he said.

“It will be interesting to see the range of genres who come along, as we know the South Coast in particular has a lot of folk, indi folk and country folk artists which we don’t often see at the Cooma event.”

ANBC Bombala is one of seven regional heats run independently but under the umbrella of the Cooma-based Australian National Busking Championships and is the final regional heat to be held before the national grand final in Cooma in November.

Winners of the various divisions - Primary, Secondary and Opengain a certain berth in the national championships.

The Bombala event is being

hosted by the Bombala and District Chamber of Commerce and Mr Hampshire said he hoped it would be well supported not only by musicians and performers, but by families looking for a day out, music lovers, locals and tourists.

“The event is shaping up really well,” he said.

“We will have around $6000 in prizemoney, not only for first, second and third, but also special judges prizes and encouragement awards, a People’s Choice category where people vote for their favourite busker, a special prize from Rogue Ascent in Cooma offering a recording deal to a performer playing original songs and a prize winners concert at the Impe-

rial Hotel Bombala where the top buskers can perform on a stage in the evening.

“There will be an after party at the hotel with a local Jindabyne duo, Gabi Forman (an ANBC prizewinner, graduate of the CMAA Academy Country Music, performer at Steampunk@Altitude and various folk festivals and local pubs and clubs, who will release her first album in September) and Jindabyne High head of music Chris Marshall on drums, providing easy listening and maybe a few dance tunes till late.”

Buskers will perform four, 30 minute sets, at one of 19 busking stations in the central business district of Bombala, which is just

half an hour from Nimmitabel, an hour from Cooma and a couple of hours from the coast and from Canberra.

They will be judged by three judges - Berridale performer, singer songwriter and music teacher Simon Grace, Jindabyne musician and head of music at Snowy Mountains Grammar School Sue Sell and ANBC president, music store owner, musician and music teacher, Allan Spencer.

Market stalls will be set up on land behind the hotel along with a large stage where entertainment will be ongoing throughout the day.

So far, Bombala Public School and Bombala High School bands,

The Band From Snowy River, The Chuffs, Esper XD and a local Bombala country band are confirmed, with more acts joining the list every week.

“We are overwhelmed with the support from the local businesses, the sponsors (although we can always do with more), musicians and people involved in the music industry,” Mr Hampshire said.

“We are hoping this first Bombala event will be a big success so that we can keep it going every year. Bombala is a beautiful town with a lot to offer visitors, so it is a great chance for families to explore the area and shop in our amazing town while the musicians in the family are doing their thing. Or simply sit in a chair and enjoy a full day of free entertainment.

“We had only just opened online entries and received our first entry from Sydney within minutes.”

Money raised from the event will go to Bombala’s Currawarna Assisted Living Inc hostel, with an exciting project to be announced soon.

Mr Hampshire advised people to book their accommodation early.

“Bombala has a hotel, motel and caravan park, nearby we have Federal Hotel and Motel Nimmitabel, which is one of our supporters, and then we have Cooma with a broad range of accommodation available,” he said.

“People could come and make a weekend of it, maybe go and check out Jindabyne and Thredbo on the Sunday.”

More information about ANBC Bombala entries, a sponsorship prospectus or support packages can be found at www.anbcbombala.com and on anbcbombala Facebook and Instagram or by calling Mr Hampshire on 0417423983.

Concerns over ongoing Jerangle Road repairs

SNOWY Monaro Regional Council has responded to community concerns regarding the ongoing repairs to Jerangle Road.

The current project is grant funded by the state and federal governments. Council said the terms of the funding agreement stipulate the money can only be used to fix damage caused by spe-

cific storm events in 2023 and 2024.

“While it may seem inefficient to repair only select sections of the road and leave near-by potholes unfilled, the allocation of grant funding dictates our maintenance program and does not allow for discretionary choices,” a Snowy Monaro Regional Council spokesperson said.

“This means that any damage that happened after the storms, or was already there before, can’t be repaired with this funding.

“We understand that the limitations of the current repair work may cause inconvenience, and are less than ideal. Council is very grateful for the support of our government partners, without which,

we would not be able to fund even this limited work.”

Weather permitting, Council expects to complete the repairs by the end of this week.

Road crews have started a full maintenance grade of the unsealed (gravel) sections of Jerangle Road.

Council said the road remains open but motorists should expect

some delays.

“We’re working as hard as we can to improve road conditions within our funding and resource limits, and will continue to seek all available grant funding to boost our efforts to provide safe and comfortable journeys for residents across the Snowy Monaro,” the spokesperson said.

TAKEHOMES: The Raglan Gallery gift shop features purchasable works of art by local artisans which make great souvenirs.

PHOTO: Wendy McDougall.

EVENTS: Bombala is gearing up for its busking event in October. Entries online are now open.

PHOTO: Nathan Thompson

Jindabyne apprentice wins silver

By TRISTA HEATH

SEVENTEEN-year-old Jindabyne

local Jarrah Hibberd has skills well above her apprentice years and proved her ability by winning the silver medal at the WorldSkills Southern NSW Apprentice Hair Competition last month.

Through hard work, dedication and with the guidance of both her employer Cody Burton and TAFE teacher Jenelle Charlton, Jarrah showcased her talents at the Wollongong competition along with many other apprentice hairdressers from across Southern NSW.

“One of my TAFE teachers thought I could do quite well especially considering how early on in my apprenticeship I am and asked if I would like to compete in the WordSkills competition, I was pretty excited to be able to attend,” Jarrah said.

“There’s not many people around Jindabyne that do hairdressing let alone go to these types of competitions.”

TAFE NSW Hairdressing Head Teacher Ms Charlton said competitors had five hours to complete tasks designed to test their consultation and hairdressing technical skills.

“Jarrah had to deliver a lady’s short fashion cut, colour and style, a men’s taper cut and a long hair up-style. She demonstrated a high skill level across all tasks and is a deserving medal winner,” Ms Charlton said.

“WorldSkills competitions provide TAFE NSW students with amazing, and potentially lifechanging, learning opportunities.

“They build lifelong skills to help them succeed and deliver job-ready graduates who can hit the ground running in the workplace.”

Completing her apprenticeship with No Filter Hair and Makeup salon owner Ms Burton and doing the more than two hour drive each way, once a week, to attend TAFE classes in Queanbeyan, it was apparent that Jarrah had a passion for hairdressing.

Ms Burton said she was approached by Jarrah to attend the

salon after school to observe and learn from a professional hairdresser.

“By Easter 2023 I decided I would offer her a position as an apprentice as I could see she had

the passion for it,” Ms Burton said.

“I thought why not give her the opportunity and being that Jinda-

byne is such a small town, with not a lot of hair salons, to be able to offer her something that she is

obviously interested in I thought why not give her a chance.

“She has a natural flair for hair, she picks things up quickly and we are lucky that we are just a two woman team as most apprentices don’t get to do things on the floor so early, they usually are answering the phone, sweeping the floor and washing hair for first two years.”

Teaching with a hands-on approach, Ms Burton said for anyone wanting to be in the hairdressing industry there is no point in standing around watching, you might as well get your hands dirty and get straight into learning how to be a professional.

“Everything Jarrah started doing she picked up straight away, she’s just gotten better and better as each day passes,” Ms Burton said.

“Jarrah is my first apprentice so to hear that with my guidance she has been able to achieve such an amazing goal was nice to hear and a nice feeling to have, I feel really proud of her.

“To see her place second in the entire region I hope gives her a bit of confidence and belief that she is as good as I keep telling her she is, she will go far in her career.”

“It felt good to be chosen for this competition, for most people to be this early on in their apprenticeship probably wouldn’t be capable or have the confidence to do the tasks given to them in the competition so to be chosen for such a high grade competition feels good,” Jarrah said.

“I was pretty baffled when I found out I got the silver medal for the competition, I didn’t know what to think because I didn’t think I had done the best that I could of, but I was pretty happy to hear the news.”

Jarrah is now eligible for consideration to compete at the National WorldSkills Competition, which will be held in 2025.

Eligible winners at the National level can then go on to be selected for the Skillaroos and represent Australia at the WorldSkills International Competition finals in 2026.

Local talent earns prestigious selection

By NATHAN THOMPSON

JINDABYNE

musician Gabi

Forman is set for the busiest and most exciting fortnight of her young but promising career.

Gabi, 18, is currently recording her first EP – I Feel You. The talented singer/songwriter is recording her album in Tasmania at her aunt and uncle’s recording studio.

Set to showcase Gabi’s popular indie/folk style, the album will feature four original songs. Each song of Gabi’s has a strong personal connection.

2024 has already been a successful year for Gabi who finished second in the open division of the Cooma regional heats of the Australian National Busking Championships.

Gabi said she is looking forward to recording her debut album and sharing her work with her friends, family and ever-growing fan base.

“I’m super excited to be recording my first album. It will be pro-

fessionally recorded and features all my own songs,” Gabi said.

“To record in a professional studio, run by my uncle, is really special.

“Getting to this stage as been a lot of hard work with the songs taking more than a year to write.

I’ve been working with many local musicians to help refine my songs and playing.”

The album will feature Gabi’s unique style that blends indie/ folk and country.

Pre-orders for the album will soon be available on the Nimmity Artz website.

If recording an album wasn’t a busier enough school holiday period, Gabi will then head to Tamworth for the prestigious Country Music Association of Australia’s junior residential academy.

Gabi is one of 27 students accepted into the program, Australia’s premier program for emerging and talented musician.

Gabi said securing a place in the academy is a career highlight

and will help develop her singing and song writing skills.

“I was shocked when I found out I was selected for the school,” Gabi said.

“I’ll be able to learn more about the country music scene, how to improve my gigs and how to become more professional.

“Meeting the other students will also be fun and helpful.”

Gabi’s love for singing, playing the guitar, mandolin and ukulele, has the Snowy Mountains Grammar School student well placed for a long career in the music industry.

“I’d love to be the artist people know and line-up to buy tickets for a concert. I really want to go as far as I can.”

Gabi said her career wouldn’t be possible without the support of her mum Karen, teachers and mentors – Sue Sell, Simon Grace, Chris Marshall, Jenni Reeves, Col Berneau, and Kelvin Fahey, amongst support from the wider community.

TALENT: Jindabyne musician Gabi Forman has been selected to attend the coveted Country Music Academy of Australia junior residential program. PHOTO: Supplied

AWARDED: Cody Burton, hair educator and stylist Kim Haberley and Jarrah Hibberd. PHOTO: Supplied.

Jarrah Hibberd in action during the WorldSkills Southern NSW Apprentice Hair Competition where she received a silver medal.

HOW often do you hear some one in Snowy Monaro comment on what a generous community we have? Giving, supportive, ready to help are a few of the words and phrases locals use to the describe the many community organisations and pursuits right here in the region.

Another fine example of this generosity was on show over the weekend as the Jindabyne Bushpigs Rugby Union Club held its annual charity round.

This year, the charity round supported the terrific work of Disabled Wintersport Australia. DWA helps people with a disability access snow sports with safety and dignity.

A charity dinner saw the Jindabyne Miss Piggies and Bushpigs sides auction off their DWA inspired playing jerseys. The auction, plus other fundraising efforts, have raised tens of thousands of dollars for DWA.

Final numbers are being crunched, we will report back next week on the final tally. Well done to all involved.

The future of the Snowy Monaro Regional Mobile Library remains unclear following last month’s extraordinary Council meeting. Council voted in favour of allocating $50,000 to the operation of mobile library service but at a reduced frequency until an outreach library service can be implemented.

For many, including the region’s school students, this is bittersweet news. During Council’s public exhibition period for its draft operational plan and budget, the future of the mobile library service was one of the most commented on items.

For how long the mobile library will continue to run in its current state is unknown. For the users, especially those in the region’s smaller and more isolated towns and villages, the mobile library is a vital service.

The library truck is more than just a place to borrow books. It offers computer access, community information about local services, and a place to connect.

‘A play on words’ - Into the state of Council finances

THE headlines read, Councillor Maslin calls for urgent investigation into Council finances as reported in The Monaro Post October 20, 2021.

Cr Maslin said ‘The finances of the Council have been in a precarious state since the announcement at the end of 2020 that there is no working capital (nil balance of unrestricted cash)’.

This motion was not supported by fellow Councillors. In November 2021, Council reported a $24m deficit.

Cr Narelle Davis in her letter in The Monaro Post June 26 claims that an independent audit was undertaken in 2022, and there were no findings of fraud or corrupt conduct identified.

An independent audit was the cornerstone commitment

of some candidates prior to the Council elections in 2021.

Cr Davis, I believe was part of the group advocating for an independent audit, and not a financial review of the Snowy Monaro Regional Council financial position.

At the Council meeting March 21, 2024, a presentation was made in the public forum by this writer, regarding Council’s resolution 69/23 Independent Audit. All Councillors were at this meeting.

In Council’s action sheet update for this meeting, Resolution 69/23 Independent Audit states; under the notes section, Feb 29 2024. No further update – as this remains unfunded and not in our forward plan. This matter will be removed from future updates.

There is an old saying, out

of sight out of mind, therefore it appears Council does not need to rescind this resolution, it simply does not fund it, therefore there will be no audit. Will the community be advised why there is no funding for this audit?

If an independent audit was undertaken in 2022 as claimed by Cr Davis, why is resolution 69/23 Independent Audit, still not actioned and remains on public record?

Councillors form the governing body of a Council with many roles, including, to be responsible for ensuring that the Council acts honestly, efficiently and appropriately.

An independent audit is a comprehensive examination of financial records where the auditor examines financial statements to make sure they

Aged care issue is not an end, it’s a challenge

THE taskforce of Aged Care Minister, Anika Wells, has recently revealed the fact that approximately half of Australia’s aged care accommodation providers are now trading in deficit, despite growing demand.

The recommendations of the Royal Commission into

Aged Care have not yet been fully implemented; likewise the taskforce is warning that time is running out to put the sector on a financial footing.

Meanwhile our local member for Eden-Monaro, Kristy McBain, who is also Minister for Regional Development and Local Government and

Territories, has announced $1 million to further support SMRC’s aged care divestment program.

We are of course still waiting to hear how the Expressions of Interest for Snowy River Hostel are progressing. Openness and transparency of this process is required.

Church service times across the Snowy Monaro region

Cooma Baptist Church – 10am Sunday

St Patrick’s Catholic Parish – 10am Sunday, weekday mass 10am Tuesday, Thursday and Fridays

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

St Andrew’s Cooma Uniting Church – 9:30am Sunday

Lifegate Christian Church Cooma – 9:55am second and fourth Sunday each month. 4pm first and third Sunday each month. Yulin Ave, Cooma Cooma Presbyterian Church - 9am Trinity Church, Boobah Street

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

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

St Andrew’s Catholic Church Nimmitabel - Saturday vigil mass 5pm on the weekend of the third Sunday.

Liturgy with Holy Communion other Saturdays 5pm. Village Church Jindabyne - Sundays 4pm and 6pm, located 3 Park Road, Jindabyne

All Saints Anglican Church Berridale - 9.30am each Sunday

All Saints Numeralla - second Sunday on the month liturgy 5pm. Fourth Sunday of month, 5pm mass If your church would like to be added to this list, please contact us editor@monaropost.com.au

NO PROBLEM FARMER JONES, I’LL HAVE THE BOYS DELIVER IT SOMETIME TOMORROW.

WE DON’T HAVE MUCH ON TODAY, CAN’T WE DELIVER IT NOW?

are free from errors or misstatements. In addition, the audit also includes the internal controls and risk management processes, and the auditor expresses an opinion as to whether the financial statements are fairly presented. A financial review is a lesser examination of the financial statements, and provides only a limited assurance where the auditor does not express an opinion on the financial statements, but makes recommendations.

I disagree, that Council has conducted an independent audit as promised, as resolution 69/23 has not been rescinded and remains on public record, therefore, this is simply a play on words by Cr Davis.

Council must act in the public good.

With respect this divestment policy and planned process should now be put on hold and reviewed by the newly elected Councillors after the Council elections in September.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

More detail requested on Council road spending figure

WHAT an amazing page was the Council fact sheet number four in the Post on July 3. The mind boggling figure of $48,885,258 is certainly impressive and humbling that so much money is being expended on our road network. It was interesting to see the break-up of who pays for particular programs particularly the state and federal governments contributions.

Thanks for that information Council but where is the detail in where that vast

amount of money is to be spent? It would be great if Council could print another Fact Sheet Number, and use a spreadsheet to show us what roads the money will actually be spent on and what the proposed projects are so as to allow us ratepayers some slim hope that it might be on the road we use, I request a detailed spreadsheet which answers the following questions:-

• What local roads will be fixed under the State Government’s $5.547M?

• What Country Bridges will

be fixed under the State Government $2.311M?

• What will be repaired with the State Government Emergency Road Repair fund of $1.7M?

• Will the Cowbed Creek Bridge be replaced with a single lane bridge or dual lanes on an improved alignment? Where will the $14M State and Federal Disaster Repair Funding be spent?

• Where will the Federal Government funding of $9,396,099 be spent?

• What type of maintenance

will the Special Rate Variation be spent on and where will it be spent?

I imagine the Council portion of rates and the Special Rate Variation will be spent on routine maintenance but some clarification there would also be great. We really need to know specifics of the balance of the funding though, not just impressive figures splashed around in the Council news section of the Post.

Phil Daley Berridale

Effectiveness of Council financial audits questioned

By LISA ASHURST

DAUGHTER and I are beginning to wonder if Opal cards can breed. Like coat hangers and plastic container lids, she has discovered she now has three Opal cards in her wallet and is mystified as to how one has managed to become three.

It’s not her hubby’s (she checked) nor is it the one of the kids’ (also checked) and as she had already re-homed her last extra (and she doesn’t know where that one came from either) with me, we are wondering if they may be asexual and thus reproduce at will.

price they pay for all those lacy pastel frills is sterility. Personally, I wouldn’t mind if mine increased their numbers from time to time, but they never have. But the two extra Opal cards are definitely a mystery. It’s possible she may have thought she’d misplaced her original one and bought another, but I’m pretty sure she would have remembered something like that and I doubt she’d have done it twice. But there it is. She now has three of them.

Now that the true situation is in the public domain regarding our cumulative debt, one has to ask ‘what is the usefulness and effectiveness of the current process of audits’?

WHEN are financial audits not fit for purpose? Answer – when they fail to reveal the steady downward trend of Council’s financial health during the last 10-years (see SMRC Business Paper dated May 2, 2024, pages 17 and 18 regarding financial sustainability).

The public’s right to know is a basic principle particularly when using substantial allocated funds for a purpose from the public purse. At all levels of government the use of and accountability for these funds must be open

Life on the funny farm

By Paul Dorin

and transparent. Is the latest re-arranging of the deck chairs going to put us on a road to fiscal recovery? More needs to be done.

Lindy Rose Cooma

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Mine must be unwilling though, because I still only have the one.

But it’s like with the container lids. You can be as diligent as you like when it comes to keeping those lids with their matching containers and then one day you’ll find a few extra lids that match nothing.

So where did they come from? Some of them aren’t even Tupperware so what’s been going on behind the pantry door, hmmm?

Anyway, then there’s the coat hangers. The wire ones appear to be the most prolific breeders and can triple their numbers in three weeks. The wooden ones, I must admit, seem to show more restraint.

They will multiply eventually, but will do so in their own time, in smaller numbers though, and over a much longer period. The padded ones with the pretty covers on the other hand seem to have issues. They rarely, if ever, produce any extras and I’m wondering whether that is because they either only share platonic relations with each other, or have sky high moral codes, or are super picky, or if the

There could be a lesson here though, for odd socks. If a single wire coat hanger can reproduce itself many times over in no time flat, why can’t a sock clone itself when its mate goes missing (never to be found again).

And jigsaws spend enough time in a dark box to come up with that missing piece that you don’t realise is missing until you get to the end. Either would be welcome offspring. But perhaps I’m asking too much, although the more I think about it, the more I realise it’s not such a big ask. I mean, one sock, one jigsaw piece. Look at what those plastic lids can do. Oh well, such are the Universe’s great mysteries. Left unchecked, coat hangers (except the pretty ones) will multiply themselves right out of wardrobe space, plastic container lids will take over the pantry and I’m guessing that given the chance, an army of singletons could take down sock drawers all over the world.

That’s assuming you keep them in the hope of finding any of those missing mates. Well, good luck with that, but don’t hold your breath. Missing socks are gone socks.

But, what’s with the Opal cards?

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REHABILITATION: Seedlings being watered in the Dangelong Nature Reserve as part of NPWS koala habitat restoration efforts.

PHOTO: Supplied

Cooma-Numeralla koala habitat restoration

THE Southern Tablelands’ koala population has received a boost this year thanks to the planting of 12,900 trees across 40 hectares of national park estate in the Cooma-Numeralla area.

The NSW Government said it is committed to restoring habitats, ecosystems, and biodiversity to protect koalas across NSW, so future generations will continue to see these iconic native animals in the wild.

Member for Monaro Steve Whan said this work to restore

koala habitat will be warmly welcomed by the local community.

“The Minns Labor Government is investing in the future of koalas, to ensure generations to come will be able to see them in the wild,” Mr Whan said.

“I look forward to seeing these seedlings grow into mature trees that help support our local koala population.”

The seedlings, which include 23 different local native tree and shrub species, were

recently planted at six sites in Dangelong, Coornartha and Undoo Nature Reserves.

They will help transform previously cleared, weedy areas into quality koala habitat supporting feed and shelter trees.

The recent work by the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is in addition to the planting of 11,000 trees and shrubs last year and the removal of understorey weed infestations, such as blackberry, which inhibit koala move-

ment through the landscape and access to food and shelter.

NPWS has afforded an extra level of protection by listing the reserves as ‘Koala Assets of Intergenerational Significance (AIS)’ due to their exceptional habitat values, which means management activities that reduce threats to the koalas are prioritised.

The Southern Tablelands region supports a koala population identified for priority protection under the NSW Koala Strategy.

Snow depth measuring improvements

SNOWY Hydro’s snow depth measurements in the Snowy Mountains have commenced for 2024, with some changes and improvements to data collection and public reporting.

The first reading for 2024 was conducted on June 14. Manual readings at Spencers Creek will occur weekly to fortnightly this winter, with a greater focus on the second half of the season when snow depths are peaking and as the spring snowmelt increases.

Manual readings at Deep Creek and Three Mile Dam will be carried out on an as-needs

basis and supplemented by automated instrumentation.

Following a rigorous process review and impact analysis, Snowy Hydro is investing in new instrumentation across the Snowy Scheme and can now provide more frequent snow depth readings at a site close to the Spencers Creek snow course.

Snowy Hydro said it is committed to remaining flexible and exploring new technology to maximise the value of Spencers Creek, which is regarded as Australia’s premier long-term snow record.

“We recognise its significance

to scientists and the wider community as an index of environmental variability and change.

Indeed, having an understanding of the alpine and subalpine environment is essential to our business operations,” a Snowy Hydro spokesperson said.

“Safety and operational considerations will remain our highest priority when conducting snow depth measurements.

“By being more flexible with how we collect data in remote locations, including the regularity and frequency of obtaining snow depth readings, we reduce the need to send staff to remote

locations in poor weather conditions.

“This agility allows us to schedule this work to occur when conditions are safest while also maintaining quality records.”

This near real-time snow depth information is available on Snowy Hydro’s website.

The new equipment can measure snow depths accurately up to three metres.

“We expect information from the site to improve the resolution of our overall data collection.” the Snowy Hydro spokesperson said.

Improving bushfire preparedness

THE NSW Government is inviting feedback on a draft policy to improve bush fire resilience and ensure communities are better prepared for the impact of major bush fires.

Under the draft policy, developed by the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) and the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSWRFS), bush fire risk will be considered upfront during strategic planning, rather than being pushed to the development application stage.

The draft policy aims to ensure new residential areas in NSW are better planned and designed with respect to bush fire risk, consider changing climate conditions and ensure there is adequate evacuation capacity.

The community, industry and local councils are invited to have their say on the draft policy until July 30.

The new draft policy responds to the 2019/20 NSW Bushfire Inquiry, which recommended the NSW Government develop a new bush fire policy to accommodate changing climate conditions and the increasing likelihood of more catastrophic bush fires.

The draft planning initiatives have been developed in collaboration between DPHI and the NSW RFS, and includes a draft policy for strategic planning, an updated Planning Circular and updated Local Planning Direction.

To support the proposal, the Department and the NSW RFS are updating the strategic planning chapter in the RFS’s Planning for Bush Fire Protection (PBP) document, which is used by councils and developers to plan for new homes in bush fire prone areas.

To view the draft Bush Fire Prone Land Package and have your say visit the Planning Portal link.

Deputy Secretary Development Assessment and Sustainability, David Gainsford said community feedback will help DPHI to continue to improve the NSW Planning system and inform the final package.

“The Department, in partnership with the NSW RFS, has developed a draft Bush Fire Prone Land Package to ensure that bush fire risk is considered first and foremost in the planning process across NSW,” Mr Gainsford said.

“The package will improve the integration of bush fire into strategic land use planning, respond to climate change, decrease the cost of recovery and rebuilding, to ensure our communities are more resilient to bush fire.”

Leipzig missionaries visit St Paul’s Cooma

MEMBERS of St Paul’s Anglican congregation gathered in the Rectory to warmly welcome Klaus and Jude Hickel, missionaries who have been working in Leipzig since 2012.

The congregation of St Paul’s has financially supported the Hickels for many years through the Church Missionary Society.

Those present were delighted to hear that Klaus and Jude will be establishing a new church in nearby Markkleeberg this September.

Klaus will serve this new church as its pastor while Jude, who is originally from Canberra, will continue to lead a music ministry program that

provides multilingual resources for many churches.

The Hickels are currently in Australia on furlough for six weeks to visit their supporting churches and spend time with their family.

The gathered group enjoyed catching up over soup which warded off Cooma’s chilly evening.

ST PAUL’S: Klaus and Jude Hickel, (seated right), missionaries in Germany, meet with members of St Paul’s Anglican Church congregation in the Rectory to relate their service in spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ in Germany.

PHOTO: St Paul’s Anglican Cooma

Council News

Updates | Information | Consultation

SCHOOL HOLIDAY YOUTH ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS

Council's youth services team have a packed calendar of free activities and events to help keep your 12 to 17-year-olds entertained during the upcoming school holidays.

If you're a parent of younger children, your local library has an exciting program of special events and activities for the little ones too.

Spaces for the 12 to 17-year-old activities and events are limited, and you must register through our website to secure a place.

Visit https://qrco.de/eventsSMRC to learn more, and RSVP today to avoid missing out.

WASTE CALENDARS

It's a brand new financial year, which means we've rolled out our kerbside bin collection calendars for the next 12 months.

Head online to our website to download a printable PDF copy of the latest calendar for your area today. Visit https://qrco.de/wasteinfoSMRC

We've also got magnet calendars available for pickup for free at every Council office.

Drop by to see us in Cooma, Berridale, or Bombala to get yours today.

ROAD NAME PROPOSAL

Pursuant to Section 163 of the Roads Act 1993 and Part Seven of the Roads Regulations 2018 notice is hereby given of a road name proposal for Stage 10 and 11 of the Highview subdivision in southern Jindabyne.

As part of amended development application DA 10.2007.03000079.020, the construction of one new road is proposed.

The proposed name for this new road is Anderson Street, named after Mount Anderson in the NSW Main Range of the Snowy Mountains. Existing roads in this subdivision also take their names from geographic features found in nearby Kosciuszko National Park.

Feedback period

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

Submissions will be accepted for twenty-eight (28) days, ending Wednesday 7 August 2024.

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

LOCAL WEED-SPRAYING CONTRACTORS SOUGHT

Council is seeking weed-spraying contractors in the Snowy Monaro who wish to have their details included in a directory for local landholders in need of these services.

Contractors must possess valid chemical accreditation, a current ground applicator licence, and a minimum of public liability and indemnity insurance to be eligible for inclusion in the directory.

For more information, or to submit your business for inclusion, contact Council on 1300 345 345 or email council@snowymonaro.nsw.gov.au

DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS

Snowy Monaro Regional Council has received the following development applications:

Property Address: Snowy Mountains Grammar School Kosciuszko Road JINDABYNE 2627

Legal Description: Lot: 1 DP: 1275884, Lot: 2 DP: 1275884

Application No: 10.2024.128.1

Development Proposal: Stage 3: Access and Car Parking (SMGS)

Applicant: Snowy Mountains Grammar School

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 24 July 2024.

Property Address: 1 Ryrie Street MICHELAGO 2620

Legal Description: Lot: 1 DP: 790570

Application No: 10.2024.136.1

Development Proposal:

Demolition of existing motel & restaurant & staged 29 lot subdivision

Applicant: Aria DDC Projects Pty Limited

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 31 July 2024. Council is seeking community comment on these proposals. 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

GEGEDZERICK CEMETERY

Council is planning an expansion of Berridale's Gegedzerick Cemetery.

The planned expansion area will see the cemetery extend downhill into land below the church. Council is asking the community for their comments, feedback, and suggestions as we begin work to plan for this expansion.

Council's primary consideration will be to the historic nature of the Gegedzerick Cemetery and its rural setting.

Have your say online by 5pm Monday 22 July 2024. Visit https://qrco.de/BCEfeedback today.

ELECTION INFORMATION

NSW local government elections are coming up on Saturday 14 September 2024. Council is sharing resources for prospective candidates and voters to help you get ready for election day.

Visit the NSW Electoral Commission website for comprehensive information ahead of this year's election at https://elections.nsw.gov.au

CANDIDATE INFORMATION SESSIONS

For all prospective candidates

Council's online candidate information session is being held tonight, Wednesday 10 July 2024, between 5.30pm and 9pm.

Bookings are essential and close this afternoon at 4.30pm. Visit https://qr-co.de/SMRCcandidates or call 1300 345 345 to secure your place.

For women considering candidacy

The Australian Local Government Women’s Association NSW Branch and Bega Valley Shire Council are hosting a forum for women who are considering running for Council.

From 10am to 1pm on Saturday 13 July 2024 at the Bega Commemorative Centre, you can learn more about what it takes and how to overcome the challenges you might face, from the women who have blazed this trail themselves.

Visit https://qrco.de/ALGWAforum to register your place today.

POSTAL VOTE APPLICATIONS AND DEADLINES

The NSW Electoral Commission will be accepting applications for postal voting from Tuesday 6 August 2024 to 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.

UPDATE ON NEW WATER TREATMENT PLANTS

Significant progress has been made on the construction of new water treatment plants in Bombala and Delegate.

Based on current project estimates, the new Bombala plant is expected to begin delivering water to residents in October 2024, with the Delegate plant following soon after in November.

While fresh, safe drinking water can be enjoyed as soon as the plants are up and running, billing charges for Delegate residents won’t begin until we’re 100% sure that everything’s working the way it should. Residents will receive notice in advance of water billing beginning.

These projects are proudly funded by the NSW Government’s Safe and Secure Water Program, thanks to a $15 million grant provided by the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water.

COUNCIL E-NEWSLETTER

Council has a fortnightly e-newsletter covering the latest news and information, direct from us. Visit https://qrco.de/smrc-newsletter to sign up.

Gus, Sherrie’s love for music spans three decades

By KAREN FORMAN

SONGWRITING is different things to different people but for Frock ‘n’ Troll , aka married couple from Creewah, Gus Olding and Sherrie Olding, making music together is just an extension of their best friends relationship since they met as TAFE music students in their early 20s.

They like to write about all manner of subjects, the things that happen and the people they meet in their lives, and have chosen the folk, Indi folk, folk rock genre because it allows them to tell stories with their music. Stories, Gus says, that hopefully make a difference to people’s lives.

“Sherrie has probably written 1000 songs and I’ve probably written 50 songs and 90 per cent never see the light of day,” Gus said.

“Actually many won’t because most of our music was in a briefcase stolen while we were on a tour. We are having a year out at the moment so we are not performing but had planned to do some writing and more recording. We are at a point in our lives when we know we won’t be big stars and play because we like to play. Who knows what will happen. Maybe we will go back to playing at folk festivals again.”

Sherrie plays guitar and flute and sings, with a particular talent for harmonising and helping Gus with notations so he can join in with other musicians.

Frock ’n’ Troll is a well known duo who has performed throughout Australia and has produced a number of recordings.

Gus was born in Goulburn. His mum played piano and was a singer, his aunt a concert violinist and grandfather a fiddle player, but he didn’t know any of them at the time. He started violin lessons when he was seven-years-old.

“There was a fellow who came and played the violin and he had all sizes and I was intrigued so he gave me one to try,” he said.

“I played it all hours for about a week and he ended up giving me free lessons in exchange for Mum’s home cooking.

“After a couple of years he gave up teaching and I started learning via the Suzuki method, which is learning by ear. It was beneficial to my playing and by the time I was 16-17, I was playing in bush bands in Canberra, hitch hiking to Tharwa where whatever band was playing at the time would often let me play with them.”

Although he had learned to play classical violin, Gus found a love for Irish and folk music which was “fun, fast and simple in structure”.

He loved playing so much, he wasn’t really into school but managed to do well, and loved sports, but “wasn’t so good”.

He thought about becoming a professional musician, but recognised musicians don’t usually make much money, so always had a job on the go, from labouring to painting, which is what he does now.

Songwriting is about making a difference: Frock ‘n’ Troll

He did, however, go to TAFE to study music and that is where he met his wife and best friend, Sherrie.

“We were always best mates and we played lots of music together back then, but we both married other people,” he said.

“We were both living in Bowral during that time and playing a lot in Sydney, all sorts of music. I often got asked to play in rock bands - luckily I had listened to a bit of it - but I really loved folk and country and country rock and writing original music.”

Gus played with the Tony Martin Band for about five years and Sherrie, a guitarist, flautist and vocalist who specialised in harmonies, played with them on and off.

“I was working full time, going to Hay or Mildura for shows, driving back for work by 8am, doing a 12-16 hour day painting and had two kids. It was full on,” he said.

Looking back, Gus believes he had the ability to be a world recognised violinist, but it wasn’t practical.

“I had an offer of a European tour with Roger Corbett, of the Bushwackers, but I had the kids, it was just too difficult.”

Sherrie was born in Bankstown and grew up around the western suburbs of Sydney.

She started learning the flute at 15 and had learned to play a church like organ at around 12.

“I always liked music, was in the high school musicals and then a teacher gave me a flute to try over a weekend and that was it,” she said.

“I learned classical flute for a few years and did double music major in high school. I wanted to be a high school music teacher and I wanted to go to the Conservatorium of Music in Sydney, but I didn’t get a high enough grade, so went to Goulburn TAFE. I was a year ahead of Gus.

“I only did a year then I got in to the Conservatorium and ironically, hated it. I lasted six months and returned to Goulburn TAFE to do an Associate Diploma in Music which was more about how I wanted to teach kids music than the way the Con did it.”

She met Gus while studying and they became, as he said, “best mates”.

“He was an amazing fiddler, playing by ear and he just knew how to play with me and my flute. We played together on and off, then at 21 I taught myself guitar.

“I learnt a heap of Pink Floyd songs and locked myself in a room until I could play them.”

Sherrie played in a folk original group called Revenge of the Underground, taught music at the Bowral Steiner School and then moved to the Snowy Mountains 20 years-ago, looking for a quiet life on the land.

They found it at Creewah, just

beyond Bibbenluke, near beautiful Bombala.

Twelve-years-ago, as a duo, they formed Frock ‘n’ Troll which stands for “folk rock, traditional roll” but tongue in cheek, Gus says ‘the troll and the frock, as in the woman’.

They produced three albums of originals and covers, setting up a recording studio in a spare room in their modest cottage, and releasing their work on CD and all the streaming platforms like Apple, Spotify and iTunes.

They’ve also toured all around Australia, playing at a huge variety of venues, but are currently on a year off to spend time with family.

Gus also plays with longtime friend, Bombala country and western performer Ron Milliner and appeared with Ron and daughter Gayeleen at the Australian National Busking Championships in Cooma earlier this year.

BEST FRIENDS: Gus and Sherrie Olding, aka Frock `n’ Troll. PHOTO: Contributed.

Ukulele speaks language of music

Cooma’s uke group builds bonds, friendships

By KAREN FORMAN

MENTION ukulele and many people will immediately think of iconic, controversial and altogether unusual 1960s ukulele player Tiny Tim, famous (or infamous) for his rendition of Tiptoe Through The Tulips played on uke and sung in high falsetto. They may well grimace, or even groan.

Then there was the king of rock and roll, Elvis Presley, who often added a “uke” to his repertoire, particularly when singing Hawaiian themed songs.

Between the two, ukuleles have often become stereotyped, loved or even disliked by people who haven’t experienced their full potential.

Often the ukulele comes in second to its bigger sibling, the guitar, which has six strings and a deeper sound and the word “only a ukulele player” gets bantered around in bigger band scenarios.

But, as a group of around 15 women in Cooma have discovered this year, there is much more to the humble wooden instrument that has also been played by Tay-

lor Swift, Joni Mitchell, George Harrison and Elvis Costello than Tiny Tim or Hawaiian tunes.

For the members of the Cooma Multicultural Centre (CMC) Thursday ukulele group, many for whom English is a second (or third) language, the ukulele provides a common bond through the universal language of music.

Further, the classes they have been attending once a week during 2024 provide them with skills to play a musical instrument. And, a family of fellow ukulele players to bond with, socialise with and even, perform publicly with.

Similarly, the Cooma Baptist Church now has a fledgling ukulele group, playing Christian songs, and large Dalgety band The Band From Snowy River, began as a three-piece ukulele group before expanding into a band which includes a variety of instruments and plays a wide genre of music.

The ukulele’s history dates to the 19th century when the instrument was born from Portugese parents, the cavaquinho and the machete, also known as braguinha. Now, it is enjoyed around the world, in lounge rooms, bands, music venues and around campfires.

“It is such a happy instrument,”

Darakshan Parveen, a member of the Cooma Multicultural Centre group said.

“I didn’t think I could play an in-

strument, but I now can play quite a lot of songs.

“Mostly, it makes it easy to make friends from other countries even if we cannot understand their language. This group has become my family and I come every week to play, relax and forget about everything.”

The group is led by Cooma musician Paul Mackay and is open to anyone interested in learning to play the ukulele. As well as Australians and Brits, the group has members from seven countries where English is not a first language - Sri Lanka, India, Philippines, Turkey, Ukraine, Thailand and Germany.

All are bonded by the common language that is music.

CMC manager, Yvi Henderson, said the group had been a great success and was thinking about starting a second, beginner group now that the initial group had progressed to playing a number of chords and songs and had performed publicly, including at the Cooma National Busking Championships event.

“Most have their own ukuleles now, too, in all colours, rather than borrowing them from the centre,” she said.

“Everyone is ukulele crazy.

“We are grateful to Paul who offers his precious time to teach the group and a few children come along as well.”

Mr Mackay said the group had begun playing easy nursery rhymes and then added popular songs like The Lion Sleeps Tonight, Three Little Birds and Don’t Worry, Be Happy, as well as some Fleetwood Mac, which could be played with just two chords.

“We’ve done a few of my originals and some of the Sri Lankan

ladies have passed on some songs which we will learn in the future,” he said.

“I learn as much from them as they do from me.”

CMC’s ukulele group meets at 2pm each Thursday, except school holidays. For more information, contact the centre at 53 Massie St, Cooma.

Delegate lecture series return

DELEGATE’s popular Out and About weekend for July will feature a return to the popular Lecture Series, art galleries, Devonshire teas, and a chance for locals and visitors to enjoy local historic attractions.

Set down for Sunday July 28, the Out and About weekend lecture will be presented by Kerryn Nicholson.

The topic will be Bridle Paths of South East NSW.

Ms Nicholson has a wealth of research and information to share with people with a passion for history and horses.

Refreshments will be available and patrons have been invited to make a gold coin donation.

Meanwhile, on Saturday, July 27, locals and visitors to Delegate can enjoy the Serendipitous

Stalls outside Old Delegate Post Office from 10.30-12.30.

Patrons will get 10 per cent off the price of shop items, and a Devonshire tea will be served throughout the day.

The Early Settlers Hut – one kilometre southwest of Delegate township on the Bonang Highway, is of the type erected by squatters in the mid 1840s when they were first given a form of permanent occupancy.

Believed to be one of the earliest dwellings in the region from the European settlement of Australia, it was originally used as a manager’s residence and has been restored using local timber by local craftsmen using tools like what would have been used originally.

It will be open all day on July 27

so visitors can see how the early settlers lived.

With the winter tourism season well underway, Delegate Progress Association believes a day trip to Delegate would be a great break from the snow fields.

The town is nestled among some of the finest grazing land in the State and surrounded by the Errinundra and Kosciusko National Parks and McKillips Bridge.

A scene drive and a river walk are added attractions. The Bundian Way and Borderline Galleries will be open 10am-3pm at 66 Bombala St and the Delegate. School of Arts and History Museum will also be open all weekend.

Films on the history of the area will be shown.

MUSIC: The ukelele group at Cooma Multicultural Centre is breaking down language barriers as women from many countries bond via the universal language of music.

Cooma Rotary debating competition reaches finals Alpine School’s debating success

By MIA CHAWNER - INTERNSHIP

SHOULD cyclists have a licence to be on the road? This is just one of the many challenging questions asked to local high schoolers at the Cooma Rotary Club debating competition this year.

The competition is comprised of four competing schools, with each school having two teams, one covering years 9 and 10 and the other for years 7 and 8. Competing schools include: The Alpine School, Snowy Mountains

School, St Patrick’s Parish School and Monaro High School.

The debates are held in the round robin style with each school being in at least two debates with another school. With the semi-finals and finals right around the corner, held at the end of the month, the teams have come a long way.

This is true for all the teams, but even more so for The Alpine School, being their first year competing against the other schools.

Despite this, the school was able to defeat last year’s winner of both categories, St Pat’s. Before the start of the competition this year, Han Worsley, a volunteer with the Cooma Rotary Club and one of the organisers of the competition, held workshops to introduce debating to the students.

“This year they’ve really improved,” Han said, impressed at their improvements throughout the competition, and the quality of their arguments.

Adaminaby students

ADAMINABY Public School has joined the Country Women’s Association Adaminaby branch in learning more about France.

The Adaminaby Public School started an outreach to the local community including the CWA Adaminaby Branch, in 2023.

Mrs Liesbet Shiel, President CWA Adaminaby Branch, met with Mrs Mary Sullivan (senior teacher) and Mrs Brooke Findlow (principal) to arrange another visit of the students. Liesbet suggested that the 2024 CWA of NSW and ACT country of study, France, might be a great theme for the students.

In June, the branch welcomed the students and staff of Adaminaby Public School who presented a wonderful program on France.

The students started with a poem in French and English on the delight of croissants, followed by a French song accompanied by the youngest students on ukulele, and a final song in French and English with all adults joining in.

The older students then presented their research posters to Branch members.

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“The students have done a really good job.” Han said the students’ passion for debating and the hard work they’ve done has impressed the adjudicators.

While the competition may be centred around debating, it also teaches the students valuable skills such as how to communicate ideas better, to analyse information and how to structure questions, all things essential to their studies, current and future.

THE Alpine School has an avid group of students who love to debate. The debating teams have been quite successful in both the Australian National Video Conferencing competition (ANVDC) and the local Rotary competition due to their love of argument and critical thinking skills.

Winning three out of three qualifying debates is a remarkable feat for the Stage 3 team, especially considering the stiff competition they faced from schools across several states.

One such Sydney private school has about 130 students in their Year 6 cohort while The Alpine School has eight and only one of those was in the team. The other three are in Year 5. The school congratulated Akyra, Lily, Josephine, and Margarita for their outstanding performances.

While the Stage 4 team may have faced some setbacks in the ANVDC competition, their victory in the local Rotary competition is certainly commendable. Well done to Alice, Max, Eli, Lolise, Rylie and Abby for their hard work and dedication.

“Congratulations are in order for the Stage 5 team for their success in both the ANVDC debate and the local competition. It is evident that these students have put in immense effort and dedication into honing their debating skills, and their achievements reflect that. Congratulations to Josh, Abby, Teah and Ashton,” Elizabeth Dee of The Alpine School said.

“It is great to see students benefiting from debating, not just in terms of winning competitions but also in terms of the skills and knowledge they acquire along the way.

“The Alpine School appreciates all the efforts the students have put into debating, and a big thank you to Rotary for providing the platform for local debates.”

bonjour to French studies

Christian

STUDY: Adaminaby Public School students and staff join the Adaminaby CWA branch to learn more about France.

PHOTO: Adaminaby CWA

SKILLS: High school students from The Alpine School, Snowy Mountains Christian School, Monaro High School and St Patrick’s Parish School are learning new skills and gaining further confidence through the Cooma Rotary Debating competition. PHOTO: Supplied

ACROSS

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE CROSSWORD

4 What is a sequence of rulers from the same family or stock (7)

8 What is a radio or TV aerial called (7)

9 Name a province in the southwestern Republic of Ireland (7)

10 What are formulas for preparing dishes in cookery (7)

11 Which term describes the first two batsmen (7)

12 Name the mid-morning break in primary school (6)

14 What is a place of confinement (6)

18 What is the slaughter of a great number, as in battle, etc (7)

21 What is an ostentatious flourish or parade (7)

22 Which term suggests any obscuration or overshadowing (7)

23 To be in, at, or near the middle, is to be what (7)

24 What is a special variety or branch of a language (7)

DOWN

1 Name the gate that keeps horses in line before the start of a race (7)

2 Who made his screen debut in First Love in 1939, Robert ... (5)

3 What are concealed marksmen (7)

4 Name a small dark-blue fruit of a plum (6)

5 Which term describes the one or particular occasion (5)

6 What are seats for two or more people (7)

7 Which units of linear measurement are defined as 0.9144 metres (5)

13 Name the internal floral leaves of a flower (7)

15 What is a part, or quantity remaining (7)

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.

16 Name the part of a dirigible in which the passengers are carried (7)

17 To desert a country, cause, etc, is to do what (6)

18 What is an accepted system of religious belief (5)

19 Name the fruit of the Malus pumila tree (5)

20 To be hirsute, is to be what (5)

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

1 HISTRIONIC

(a) Theatrical

(b) Associated with history

(c) Of Spanish origin

2 INNUENDO

(a) A thing introduced as a novelty

(b) A harmless thing

(c) An indirect reference or intimation

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:

Concerns (5)

Distributed by measure (5)

Ire (5)

Kipling boy hero (3) Met (7)

Part of circle (3) Past tense: do (3) Reserved (abbr) (3) W African Republic (7) Work dough (5)

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Late Programs. 6.00 Kids’ Programs. 12.45 Changing Ends. Final. 1.25 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 2.10 ER. 2.55 Doctor Who. 3.40 Speechless. 4.05 Would I Lie To You? 4.35 MythBusters. 5.25 Amazing Spaces. 6.15 Car S.O.S. 7.00 My Family. 7.30 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Late Programs.

8.00

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: Sparks Over Brooklyn. (2023) 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 WIN News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 19. Cronulla Sharks v Wests Tigers. 9.55 Golden Point. 10.30 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 12. 12.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 12 Late. 4.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.35 Back With The Ex. 2.50 The Change Labz. 3.15 Modern Family. 3.40 Delinquents Make You Laugh Out Loud. 4.40 Baking It. 5.40 Dodger. 6.40 MOVIE: Hotel Transylvania 2. (2015) 8.30 MOVIE: The Ugly Truth. (2009) 10.30 MOVIE: Cuban Fury. (2014) 12.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Ent. Tonight. 1.30 Judge Judy. 2.00 Ready Steady Cook. 3.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 3.30 10 News First: Afternoon. 4.00 My Market Kitchen. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? 8.30 The Graham Norton Show. 9.30 The Cheap Seats. 10.30 10’s Late News. 10.55 The Project. 12.00 Late Programs. 6.00 Home Shopping. 8.00 What’s Up Down Under. 8.30 Jake And The Fatman. 9.30 Diagnosis Murder. 11.30 JAG. 1.30 Star Trek: Voyager. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 9.25 FBI. 11.15 Blue Bloods. 12.15 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Big Bang. 1.30 Becker. 2.00 Rules Of Engagement. 2.30 King Of Queens. 3.00 Frasier. 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 Friends. 5.30 The Big Bang Theory. 6.30 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Two And A Half Men. 10.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Night Boat To Dublin. (1946) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House.

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Escape To The Chateau: Secret France. 8.30 To Be Advised. 9.30 Keeping Up Appearances. 10.00 Late Programs.

JULY 16

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Australia’s Best Backyards. 1.30 Horse Racing. Racing For Good Charity Raceday, Caulfield Winter Race Day and Members Reward Day. 5.00 Bargain Hunt. 6.00 Heathrow. 6.30 The Highland Vet. 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 1.50 Portlandia. 2.15 ER. 3.00 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 3.40 Speechless. 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 Live At The Apollo. 9.20 Ab Fab. 10.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Horse Racing. Racing For Good Charity 1.30 Football. AFL. Round 18. Sydney v North Melbourne. 4.30 Motorbike Cops. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. 7.30 MOVIE: Free Guy. (2021) 9.50 MOVIE: Deadpool 2. (2018) 12.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 National Drag Racing C’ship. Top Doorslammer. H’lights. 4.00 Barrett-Jackson: Revved Up. 5.00 Counting Cars. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 Pawn Stars. 7.00 AFL. Melbourne v Essendon. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Rage Charts. 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Ladies In Black. 1.20 Gruen. 2.00 The Last Daughter. 3.30 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. 4.00 Spicks And Specks. 4.30 Maggie Beer’s Big Mission. 5.30 Landline. 6.00 Stuff The British Stole. 6.30 I Was Actually There. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Sister Boniface Mysteries. Return. 8.15 Midsomer Murders. Final. 9.45 Ladies In Black. 10.35 Shetland. 11.35 Rage. 6.00 Kids’ Programs. 2.05 MOVIE: Thomas And Friends: Big World! Big Adventures! The Movie. (2018) 3.30 Kids’ Programs. 7.30 Hard Quiz Kids. 7.55 The Crystal Maze. 8.45 All-Round Champion. 9.35 MOVIE: Open Season 3. (2010) 10.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Surfing Australia TV. 12.30 Great Australian Detour. 1.00 MOVIE: Mr Holland’s Opus. (1995) 3.50 Do You Want To Live Forever? 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Getaway. 6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Rugby Union. International Test Series. Game 2. Australia v Wales. 9.50 Test Rugby: Wallabies V Wales Post-Match. 10.30 Wimbledon 2024 PreShow. 11.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 13. Women’s final. 12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.30 Yummy Mummies. 1.00 Bringing Sexy Back. 2.35 Dancing With The Stars: All Stars. 4.05 Britain’s Got Talent. 5.30 MOVIE: Playmobil: The Movie. (2019) 7.30 MOVIE: Under The Tuscan Sun. (2003) 9.50 MOVIE: Snatched. (2017) 11.40 Late Programs.

7.00 National News. 7.30 Compass. 8.00 News Tonight. 8.15 Four Corners. 9.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.40 My Market Kitchen. 10.00 Ready Steady Cook. 11.00 Australia By Design: Innovations. 11.30 The Drew Barrymore Show. 2.00 Pooches At Play. 2.30 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 3.00 What’s Up Down Under. 3.30 Good Chef Bad Chef. 4.00 Ready Steady Cook. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 Bondi Rescue. 7.00 The Dog House Australia. 8.00 The Dog House. 9.00 Ambulance UK. 11.30 Late Programs. 6.00 Home Shopping. 9.00 Pooches At Play. 9.30 Diagnosis Murder. 11.30 Camper Deals. 12.00 Jake And The Fatman. 1.00 IFISH. 2.00 JAG. 4.00 All 4 Adventure. 5.00 Escape Fishing With ET. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 9.25 Bull. 12.15 Blue Bloods. 2.05 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.45 MOVIE: State Secret. (1950) 3.00 Rugby Union. Shute Shield. Round 14. Warringah v Eastwood. 5.00 MOVIE: Taras Bulba. (1962) 7.30 MOVIE: The Great Escape. (1963) 11.00 MOVIE: Station Six-Sahara. (1963) 1.10 Late Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 Cycling. 8.00 WorldWatch.

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 12.15 MOVIE: Prisoners. (2013) 2.45 ER. 3.30 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 4.10 Speechless. 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 Louis Theroux: Altered States. 9.35 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30 Fishing Addiction. 2.30 Step Outside. 3.00 AFL. Richmond v GWS Giants. 6.00 Border Security: America’s Front Line. 6.30 Border Security: Int. 7.00 Border Security. 8.30 MOVIE: Spider-Man: Far From Home. (2019) 11.10 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. 3.50 Secrets Of The Museum. Final. 4.45 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. 5.10 Grand Designs Revisited. Final. 6.00 Antiques Roadshow. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Austin. 8.30 Ladies In Black. 9.20 The Split. 10.20 Shetland. 11.20 Annika. 12.05 Late Programs. 6.00 Kids’ Programs. 6.05 Kiya And The Kimoja Heroes. 6.25 Pfffirates. 7.05 Karma’s World. 7.30 MOVIE: Hotel Transylvania: Transformania. (2022) 8.50 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.55 Doctor Who. 10.40 Merlin. 11.25 And We Danced. 12.25 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. 12.00 House Of Wellness. 1.00 Beach Cops. 1.30 Surveillance Oz. 1.45 To Be Advised. 3.30 Better Homes And Gardens. 4.30 Border Security: International. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Sydney Weekender. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Dancing With The Stars. 8.40 7NEWS Spotlight. 9.40 The Latest: Seven News. 10.10 Code 1: Minute By Minute. 11.10 Born To Kill? 12.10 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 The Yorkshire Vet In Autumn. 3.00 My Greek Odyssey. 4.00 Bondi Vet. 5.00 Escape To The Country. 6.00 Greatest Escapes To The Country. 6.45 Escape To The Country. 7.45 Mrs Brown’s Boys. 8.30 Endeavour. 10.30 Kath & Kim. 11.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Hello SA. 6.30 A Current Affair. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Wide World Of Sports. 11.00 NRL Sunday Footy Show. 1.00 Drive TV. 1.30 Mr Mayor. 2.00 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. 3.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 19. Manly Sea Eagles v Newcastle Knights. 6.00 9News Sunday. 7.00 Travel Guides. 8.00 60 Minutes. 9.00 To Be Advised. 10.00 9News Late. 10.30 Wimbledon 2024 PreShow. 11.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 14. Men’s final. 12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.00 Kitty Is Not A Cat. 10.00 Dream Academy. 10.30 Britain’s Got Talent. 11.55 My France With Manu. 12.55 Home And Away. 3.45 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. 2.30 Creative Types. 3.00 News. 3.30 Offsiders. 4.00 Landline. 5.00 News With Auslan. 5.30 News Regional. 6.00 Evening News. 6.30 Project Paris. 7.00 National News. 7.30 Insiders. 8.30 News Tonight. 9.00 Nightly News. 9.30 Creative Types. 10.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.30 The Drew Barrymore Show. 11.50 MasterChef Australia. 1.00 My Market Kitchen. 1.25 Cook With Luke. 1.55 Roads Less Travelled. 2.30 Food Trail: South Africa. 3.00 Hungry. 3.30 Good Chef Bad Chef. 4.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 4.30 Farm To Fork. 5.00 10 News First. 6.30 The Sunday Project. 7.30 MasterChef Australia. 8.40 Tulsa King. 10.20 FBI. 11.20 The Sunday Project. 12.30 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Deal Or No Deal.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.40 Edgar Wallace Mysteries. 2.00 MOVIE: The Gentle Gunman. (1952) 4.00 MOVIE: The Unforgiven. (1960) 6.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30 MOVIE: The Negotiator. (1998) Samuel L. Jackson, Kevin Spacey. 11.15 Chicago Med. 12.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 10.30 Outside: Beyond The Lens. 11.00

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Business Builders. 1.30 Our Town. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 My Greek Odyssey. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Medical Emergency. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 Foyle’s War. 10.30 Late Programs.

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 Turbulence: How Safe Is Your Flight? 8.30 Alert: Missing Persons Unit. 9.30 S.W.A.T. 10.30 The Latest: Seven News. 11.00 Code Blue: The Killing Of June Fox-Roberts. 12.00 The Event. 1.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.30 Supercars Support 3.30 Supercar Customiser: Yianni. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers: Best Of. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Outback Opal Hunters. 8.30 Gem Hunters Down Under. 9.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: Love Amongst The Stars. (2022) 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 Travel Guides. 8.40 Limitless With Chris Hemsworth. 9.40 100% Footy. 10.40 9News Late. 11.10 La Brea. 12.00 Tipping Point. 1.00 Pointless. 2.00 Hello SA. 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.50 Back With The Ex. 3.10 Mesmerised. 3.45 Black-ish. 4.45 Bondi Vet. 5.40 The Goldbergs. 6.05 Modern Family. 6.35 Builders Make You Laugh Out Loud. 7.30 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. 10.30 Law & Order: LA. 11.30 Late Programs.

Morning Programs. 3.00 News. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 News With Joe O’Brien. 6.00 ABC News Hour. 7.00 National News. 7.30 ABC Evening News. 8.00 ABC News Tonight.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Ent. Tonight. 1.20 Judge Judy. 1.50 MasterChef Aust. 3.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 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 MasterChef Australia. 9.00 Have You Been Paying Attention? 10.00 Ghosts. 10.25 10’s Late News. 10.50 The Project. 11.55 Late Programs. 6.00 Home Shopping. 8.00 What’s Up Down Under. 8.30 Deal Or No Deal. 9.30 Reel Action. 10.30 Tough Tested. 11.30 JAG. 1.30 Star Trek: Voyager. 2.30

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 1.30 Live At The Apollo. 2.15 ER. 3.00 Doctor Who. 3.45 Speechless. 4.05 Would I Lie To You? 4.35 MythBusters. 5.25 Amazing Spaces. 6.15 Car S.O.S. 7.00 My Family. 7.30 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 9.15 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Tour De France 2024 Highlights Review. 12.00 Cycling. Tour de France. H’lights. 1.00 WorldWatch. 2.05 Wildlife ER. 3.00 Trail Towns. 3.35 The Cook Up. 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. 5.00 Tour De France 2024 Highlights Review. 6.00 Mastermind

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Midsomer Murders. 2.25 I Was Actually There. 3.00 Restoration Australia. 3.55 Martin Clunes: Islands Of America. 4.45 Grand Designs: House Of The Year. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 7.55 Stuff The British Stole. 8.25 Four Corners. 9.20 Media Watch. 9.35 Monday’s Experts. 10.05 Gruen. 10.45 ABC Late News. 11.00 The Business. 11.15 QI. 11.45 Late Programs. 6.00 Kids’ Programs. 6.25 The Adventures Of Paddington. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.35 The Inbestigators. 7.50 Little Lunch. 8.05 Fresh Off The Boat. 8.25 Matilda And The Ramsay Bunch. 8.50 Style It Out. 9.20 Back In Time For Dinner. Final. 10.20 Doctor Who. 11.05 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.50 Explore. 2.05 Country Life For Half The Price. 3.05 Antiques Roadshow. 3.35 MOVIE: Quiet Weekend. (1946) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.40 Grantchester. 9.50 Coroner. 10.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 Deal Or No Deal. 11.00 The Drew Barrymore Show. 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Entertainment Tonight. 1.30 MasterChef Australia. 3.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 3.30 10 News First: Afternoon. 4.00

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.40 Behave Yourself. 3.30 Modern Family. 4.00 Black-ish. 4.30 Bondi Vet. 5.30 The Goldbergs. 6.00 Modern Family. 6.30 Drivers Make You Laugh Out Loud. 7.30 First Dates UK. 8.35 MOVIE: Blockers. (2018) Leslie Mann. 10.50 First Dates Australia. 12.00 Late Programs.

Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Creek To Coast. 2.30 Auction Squad. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Medical Emergency. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Call The Midwife. 8.45 A Touch Of Frost. 10.30 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Storage Wars: Barry’s Best Buys. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers: Best Of. 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 MOVIE: I Don’t Know How She Does It. (2011) 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 Beyond The Dream: Matildas – The Rise. 8.30 To Be Advised. 10.30 9News Late. 11.00 Chicago Med. 11.50 Tipping Point. 12.40 Pointless. 1.35 World’s Greatest Natural Wonders. 2.30 Late Programs.

Late Programs. 6.00 Home Shopping. 8.00 What’s Up Down Under. 8.30 Jake And The Fatman. 9.30 Diagnosis Murder. 11.30 JAG. 1.30 Star Trek: Voyager. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 9.25 FBI. 11.15 Blue Bloods. 12.15 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Big Bang. 1.30 Becker. 2.00 Rules Of Engagement. 2.30 King Of Queens. 3.00 Frasier. 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 Friends. 5.30 Big Bang. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 Big Bang. 9.30 Two And A Half Men. 10.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Carry On Screaming! (1966) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 MOVIE: Agatha Christie’s The Mirror Crack’d. (1980) 10.50 Late Programs.

Perfect treechange, home and business

ADDRESS: ‘The Drovers Rest’,

THE Drovers Rest offers a fantastic opportunity for any prospective purchaser to secure real property and a dog and cat boarding business.

The Drovers Rest was originally established in 2001 by the current owners, building an outstanding database of roughly 3,500 clients over the years. Their dedication and hard work have paid off in the way

of regular return business from a large percentage of their clients.

The pet resort component of The Drovers Rest features a 60-run dog kennel including 14 outdoor yards, accommodating up to 80 dogs during peak periods, plus a cattery accommodating up to 20 cats under the current arrangement.

All four legged customers are greeted in the front of office and reception area, and may be treated to a spa day in the dog wash and grooming space during their stay at the property.

In addition to the fine facilities for the four-legged customers, you will find a lovely four bedroom, one bathroom main house to reside in.

Features include a spacious family room, open plan kitchen/living/dining, separate WC, internal laundry, verandah and an outdoor entertaining area.

As well as a standalone one bedroom granny flat, perfect for guests or perhaps as an additional income stream.

Further infrastructure includes a 10.5m x 7m garage/

workshop, bore, dam, and 65,000L of water storage over four tanks.

Situated on approximately 6.50 hectares or 15.57 acres fenced into four paddocks plus house yard, lightly timbered by eucalyptus, pines and deciduous trees.

The Drovers Rest has an unsurpassable reputation for its high standards of care for all four-legged customers and is easily operated by two people with occasional help at peak times.

The business has functioned

as a profitable operation for some 20 years by the current owners. The Drovers Rest offers a fantastic opportunity for the future custodians and is not one to miss.

The Drovers Rest, 785 Dry Plains Road, Wambrook, NSW 2630 is for sale, asking $1,800,000, property and business sold as a going concern.

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

Snowy Monaro

A home made with love

ADDRESS: 37 Baroona Avenue, Cooma

LOCATED in Cooma North, in a tranquil and leafy location on a 796.90m2 level block, this three/four bedroom brick veneer home is in close proximity to schools and bus stop alike and only a short stroll from Cooma pool and CBD.

An original Snowy Mountains Authority house built in the 1950s which has been extensively improved upon

by the current owners. Plenty of storage offered with built in robes in all bedrooms and a large linen press.

A well-insulated home, with reverse cycle heating/cooling as well as large windows and sliding glass doors allowing natural warmth and air flow ensuring you will be comfortable year-round.

A generous garage/workshop with an electric door, plus man door at front and barn doors at the rear allowing drive-through access to the back

yard and laneway.

Established gardens with wellmaintained low maintenance grounds.

This is a reluctant sale of a much loved, well built and cared for home.

The perfect first home or investment property. Don’t miss your chance.

Going to online auction on Tuesday July 16, 2024 at 6:30pm via the Realtair website.

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subject to all relevant approvals of course. Build your dream home, plus get some rental income from the original cottage. This property must be sold so don’t hesitate and contact our sales team now!

Contact: Aaron Mackay P: 02 6456 6783 W: kirshnermackay.com.au

Online Auction: Tuesday 13th August 2024 Commencing 6:30pm

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• A 7.6kW solar system feeds excess power back into the grid, keeping power bills to a minimum AGENTS COMMENTS:

Snowy Monaro

Timeless Bombala charm

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ASKING: $490,000

DISCOVER timeless charm at 54 Burton Street, a distinguished 1920-built family residence nestled in the heart of Bombala, NSW.

Boasting a generous 1,317 square metre block, this period home is perfect for families seeking a blend of classic architecture and modern living.

Upon arrival, you will be captivated by the property’s lovely street appeal and welcoming entrance veranda.

Step through the door and find yourself in a large entrance hall, framed by a decorative timber arch that leads you into a home rich with character.

Original high ceilings adorned with ornate cornice work and vintage ceiling mouldings, coupled with the original doors and skirtings, evoke a sense of grandeur and history.

The house offers three spacious bedrooms, complemented by a main bathroom and an additional cloakroom, ensuring ample space for the entire family. Two inviting sunrooms, one at the front and one at the rear, offer peaceful retreats for relaxation or play.

Entertain in style with a formal

dining room and a sizeable formal lounge, both centred around wood fireplaces that promise cosy evenings. The adjoining family room, just off the kitchen, ensures a convivial space for everyday living.

Outside, the single garage with an integrated workshop and a single carport cater to your parking needs. The home’s masonry block construction stands testament to its durability and craftsmanship.

Located conveniently close to the centre of town, this property offers easy access to local amenities, blending historical allure with practical family living. Embrace the charm of 54 Burton Street, a family home where memories are waiting to be made.

Snowy Monaro

Intune with nature in Bonang

ADDRESS: 200 Range Road, Bonang

ASKING: $675,000

AGENT: Nutrien Harcouts Bombala

ROO Grass is an amazing opportunity for someone looking to manage their own private national park with outstanding views.

Majority of the property (180.84ha/446.856ac*) is cov-

enanted in a Trust for Nature that is currently focused on preservation of endangered species and ‘encouraged, respectful and sustainable ratio of activities in areas of educational study, scientific research and exploration of cultural history and practices’ as well as actively controlling pest species of flora and fauna.

The two ecological vegetation classes within Roo Grass are Montane Grassy Woodland (listed as vulnerable) which

covers the central bulk and higher plateau of the covenant and Shrubby Dry Forest that covers the remaining slopes.

Upon successful purchase you will be able to put together your own management plan with TFN so that you can use the property in a manner that suits you.

Nestled within the property and with stunning 360 degree views is a fenced ‘domestic area’ (3.3ha/8.154ac*) that is suitable for a hobby farm.

Featuring off the grid accommodation with one bedroom, living, dining and kitchen space, shower and laundry in the main building, stylish bathroom with composting toilet nearby that services the main accommodation as well as the separate guest bedroom.

A large dam, netted orchard, three bay machinery shed (13x6m) with workshop and storage area and separate dwelling - former cottage, suitable for camping.

Need to keep in touch while you are there, no problem with good mobile coverage around the domestic area.

Whether just for the weekends and holidays or for a total lifestyle change, the new custodians of this beautiful property will always be surrounded by magnificent views and stunning native flora and fauna.

Selling WIWO with all furniture and registered farm ute used around the property. * Approx values.

GRASSROOTS

Tour helps wool classing students

TAFE NSW Cooma wool classing students received a hands-on lesson in the lifecycle of wool – from farmgate to fashion rack – during a whirlwind two-day excursion last month.

Leveraging the industry connections of TAFE NSW wool teacher and former national wool handling champion Kayla Garner, the Certificate IV in Wool Classing students visited a host of facilities in Melbourne,

including wool processing plants, showroom floors and export facilities. It comes as TAFE NSW wool classing enrolments boom statewide, with the wool industry confronting an ongoing skills shortage.

Among the locations visited during last week’s study tour were the AWTA Material Testing Laboratory, the Fox and Lillie showroom floor, processing facility and marketing headquarters,

one of the nation’s largest woollen mills, and a major wool storage warehouse.

TAFE NSW Cooma wool classing student Rhiannon Deane said the excursion gave her a front row seat to the various stages of the wool lifecycle and a deeper understanding of the industry.

A former Qantas flight attendant and day spa manager, Ms Deane, 44, moved to Bombala two-years-ago and

Government live sheep ban ‘shortsighted’

NSW Farmers has slammed the Federal Government’s shortsighted ban on live sheep exports by sea, saying it would have far-reaching consequences.

The bill prohibiting the export of live sheep by sea from Australia from May 1, 2028, passed the Senate last week, despite fierce opposition from farmers and industry groups.

NSW Farmers President Xavier Martin said it was a very sad day for democracy with the government cutting off the livelihoods of many rural communities and agricultural industries

across Australia, who rely on the trade as a key market tool.

“Many farmers are wondering who is going to be next – it’s live sheep exports today, but we know this will have impacts right across the Australian farming landscape now and into the future,” Mr Martin said.

“Traditionally, live sheep exports by sea have given farmers another market option to ensure they can get a fair price for their product, so they can keep producing the world-class sheep Australia is so famous for.

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tion, there is no doubt our entire sheep industry will suffer – and domestic demand for fodder and grain may also drop off without this core trade to support it.”

With a measly $107 million dollars in funding provided to assist industry through the ill-conceived phaseout, Mr Martin said the Federal Government had once again failed to support the farmers feeding and clothing the nation.

“These are already tough times for farmers with the Federal Government’s antifarming policies, and we actually need them to be

decided for a career ‘third act’.

“We are surrounded by merinos here and I’ve always been interested in the textile industry so turning to TAFE NSW to become a wool classer was really appealing,” she said.

“I want to see more people wearing merino wool and being a classer in the sheds is where it all starts.

“The excursion gave me great insight into all the

other areas of wool you can make a career out of.”

TAFE NSW wool teacher Ms Garner said the excursion was a powerful way to give students a glimpse of different facets of the wool industry.

“It’s important students get a real understanding of the full industry pipeline, from the shearing shed to seeing someone walking down the street wearing the garment,” Ms Garner said.

“The trip really enhanced the students’ knowledge and their passion for the industry. It’s great we have the employer and industry connections to make this happen.”

Ms Garner said a new group of TAFE NSW students would take part in the same study tour in two months. Certificate IV in Wool Classing students are able to gain their stencil and work in the industry immediately.

opening up markets and opportunities for our commodities – not banning them,” Mr Martin said.

“Farmers pull on their

boots and produce the healthy plants and animals that feed and clothe our nation, as well as many hungry and cold people around

the world – so the Federal Government has a duty to keep our farmers farming, which they have failed at yet again.”

Smaller yarding at Wagga Wagga cattle sale

By MEAT AND LIVESTOCK AUSTRALIA

IN A significantly smaller yarding, the market sold to mixed trends.

While there were bursts of bidding across yearling steer categories, the requirement from buyers was that the steers needed to be very well-bred and over 400kg.

Not all the usual buyers were present, with a major feedlot from Queensland not in attendance which impacted prices notably.

There were not as many back ground orders this week, however restockers from Dubbo and the local area were operating.

The reduced field of feed

lot buyers in the steer market led to downward trend in prices. Feeder steers underwent a price dip of 20c to 30c/kg, particularly affecting the lighter weights.

The majority of heavy steers 500 to 600kg were sold within the range of 283c to 408c/kg. Feed steers 400 to 500kg sold from 290c to 390c to average 353c/kg. Feeder heifers met solid feedlot competition, with prices similar to the previous sale and selling between 288c and 351c/kg.

Trade cattle remained limited and some domestic processors were extremely selective.

Steers and heifers sold between 298c and 384c/ kg. Restockers displayed

some interest across lightweight categories, with prices pushing up for quality types. Better-bred steers fetched prices ranging from 300c to 396c/kg to average $803/head. In the export market, competition was once again patchy, with some cattle looking wintery. Heavy steers and bullocks sold between 240c and 338/kg. Due to a shortage of well finished heavy steers and bullocks, processors focused their attention on big heavy heifers. Prices lifted 18c to average 318c/kg. Heavy cows sold between 250c and 286c/kg.

Middle run of leaner types made good gains selling from 190c to 245c/kg.

CRITICISM: NSW Farmers president, Xavier Martin, says Australia’s sheep industry will suffer following the federal government’s ban on live sheep exports. PHOTO: Supplied

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Monaro Art Group welcomes new exhibition

COOMA art teacher Stan Menshic opened his exhibition ‘Anastasia’s Secret Dream’ last week at the Monaro Art Group.

“This is my first exhibition in a while, and normally I do collaborative displays, so going solo is fairly new,” he said.

“It combines digital and multimedia - about 15 works in screen prints, photographs, some painted and some digital.”

Mr Menshic, who now works at Snowy Mountains Christian School after stints at Monaro High and Jindabyne High during the past 25 years, takes his influences from Russian princess Anastasia and used a friend “who looks like her” as the subject for his photography, which was part of a portfolio for his Honours Art Degree at Southern Cross University.

Tigers bounce into Kanga Cup

FOR the first time in about a decade, the Cooma Tigers Football Club has fielded a side in the prestigious Kanga Cup.

The Kanga Cup is the largest International Youth Football Tournament in the Southern Hemisphere.

The week-long event proudly champions the mission of uniting young people through football and is run by Capital Football, the governing body for football in Canberra.

In an exciting week for the Tigers, the club has an under 10s side competing against the best junior footballers in the country.

Sides from all corners of Australia are taking part, and for the first time in many years, a Cooma outfit will join them.

The Tigers’ mighty under 10 side will play matches across Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday this week.

Monaro Media Group will have their results in next week’s edition.

THE Monaro High School (MHS) athletics team had success at the Eurobodalla Zone Athletics in Woden recently.

Monaro students placed in numerous events and represented the school with distinction.

“A big thanks to all our dedicated parents who transported and supported the students and Ms Johnston for managing the team,” a MHS spokesperson said.

“Special thanks to Emma Hopkins and Kirra Tenkate from the MHS Sports Committee who expertly assisted with high jump officiating.”

The following students qualified for regional in Wollongong next term: Leanne Adams, Skye Adams, Jack Bryant, Kaysee Crouch, Chantelle Douglass, Piper Fallins, Ashton Jamieson, Zaviea Morris, Jax Potter, Reagan Stockl, Nate Stokes, Matilda Wilson, Bryanna Wittig and Malakai Wittig.

Students excel in athletics

Two of images the feature in Stan’s exhibition now open for viewing.

OPENING: Cooma artist Stan Menshic opens his new exhibition at the Monaro Art Group. Friend Di Good joins Stan for the opening. PHOTOS: Nathan Thompson

FOOTBALL: The Cooma Tigers club will field a Kanga Cup side for the first time in many years at this week’s tournament.

PHOTO: Nathan Thompson

ATHLETICS: Monaro High School enjoy a successful campaign at the Eurobodalla Zone Athletics carnival in the ACT. PHOTO: Supplied

By COOLAMATONG GOLF CLUB

JULY has started well for Rainer Beissner who scored 38 stableford points on Sunday to take out the day’s prize.

Beissner wins at Coolamatong Golfers prepare for fourball event

Rainer had a very consistent front nine of 20 points, including a nice birdie three on the fifth hole. His back nine included a hat-trick of three pointers, but a wipe on hole 18 did put a dent into his otherwise healthy looking card.

The runner-up on Sunday was Alan Parsons with 36 points including seven three pointers and seven single points.

In A grade, Pom Wheeldon had 34 points with two birdies on the fifth hole and hole 11, edging out Ron Wallace who scored 31 points.

The B grade competition saw Rainer Beissner finish with 38, Alan Parsons 36, Danile Wilson 36 and Ross Thompson 32 points.

In C grade, Richard Hendriks had 35 points, Ben Hearn 35 points and Rob Morris 30 points.

The highlight of the day was Geoff Murphy taking out the eagles nest, his shot inside a metre on the par three third hole.

Other nearest the pins went to Dan Wilson on the eighth, Nick Donnelly on hole 15 and Peter Hastings on 17.

Last Wednesday, golfers were greeted with temperatures hovering around two degrees. That did not deter Pom Wheeldon from having a hot round, shooting 74 off the stick for a nett 68 and 39 points from his six handicap.

Wheeldon would top the A grade from Stephen Jermyn and Ron Wallace.

Ross Thompson shot his magical age of 85 for 36 points, despite a triple bogey wipe on the sixth hole. Ross’ next step is to break his age as he did as a spritely 84-year-old.

In B grade, Ross was the top score followed by Rainer Beissner on 33 and Bruce Hart with 31.

In C grade, new member Pete Fleming and Andy Bicanic both shot 31 points.

The best of the ladies was Maureen Rupcic, Kylie Woodcock and Sunhee Kim.

Near pins on the day were Pom Wheeldon on 15 and Ross Thompson on 17. The ladies were Maureen Rupcic on the

third and 17, Sunhee Kim on hole eight and Kylie Woodcock on 15. New members are always welcome, with a 50 percent discount to new members for the first 12 months. You can download the membership form from the website.

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By BOMBALA GOLF CLUB

FOLLOWING a working bee, members played a four-ball-bestball multiplier for C & T Gronow Trophies.

Golf can be a cruel game, there were some sad stories resulting in some good scores and some not so good

The winners must have combined well, coming in with a score of 56 points. Wayne Elton and Brendan Weston performed well to win a ball, scoring 53 points.

Nearest the pin on hole 17 was won by Joel Cherry. Golden shot went to Liam Beazley.

On Sunday, there was a reasonable field to play a stableford for Club Trophy. Ind. Acc Brendan Weston continued his good play winning with 36 points. Runners-up were Brad Yelds 33 points, Clay Clear on a three-way countback on 30 points, they won the balls.

Nearest the pin on the 17 wasn’t won. Golden shot won by Nick Ryan. Golf program for the week

Ladies Wednesday July 10 - Stableford, Club Trophy

Members Saturday July 13 - Four-ball-bestball championships. First 18-holes, hit-off 11.30am Sunday July 14 - Four-ball-best-ball championships. Second 18-holes, hit-off 11.30am.

Bombala junior footy stars in action

THE Bombala Blue Heelers Junior Rugby League Football Club hosted round 10 games at home on Saturday facing the Narooma Devils.

Hotly contested games were played in under sevens, under eights and under 11s league, and under eights and under 16s league-tag before a cheering home crowd.

WINNER: Rainer Beissner shot 38 points to win Sunday’s stableford event at Coolamatong Golf Club.

PHOTO: Coolamatong Golf Club

Scarlett Benwell stops a Narooma runner in the under 16s league-tag match at the Bombala Showgorund.

Hard to stop is Cooper Brownlie during the Bombala under 11s match.

Imogen Mooney effects a brilliant cover tackle in the under eights league contest.

In the under eight league-tag match, Josie Clear tried to evade a defender.

JUNIOR FOOTY: Nash Elton takes a hit-up for the Bombala Junior Heelers under sevens side. PHOTOS: Bombala Blue Heelers Junior Rugby League Football Club

Bushpigs win local derby

THE Jindabyne Bushpigs celebrated their charity round in style with a 73-15 win over Cooma in the local rugby derby. The Bushpigs ran away with the game in the second half, but not before an improved Red Devils side tested the premiers during the opening 20-minutes of the match.

A large crowd were on hand for the match. The Bushpigs charity round supported the work of Disabled Wintersport Australia.

Jindabyne Miss Piggies fight till the end

THE Jindabyne Miss Piggies are continuing to show improvement each time they take to the field, with a committed performance against Hall.

Despite losing 44-21, the Miss Piggies were within one try of Hall at half time and pushed the visitors throughout the encounter.

With a number of new players, some playing rugby for the first time, the Miss Piggies are improving across all areas.

Red Devils flyhalf Damien Roach puts a grubber kick through the defence.

Bushpigs flyhalf Jackson Stewart turns a ball back on the inside. Stewart’s running game caused havoc for the Red Devils defence throughout the contest.

Brock Freeburn bursts through the defence on his way to the try line.

Cooma Red Devils number eight Jake Quodling continues his impressive form. Quodling was one of the Red Devils best. Here he charges into the Bushpigs defence.

Try time for Bushpigs veteran Jake Roarty. Roarty crosses for the first try of the match. Playing in the number eight role, Roarty scored two tries in his side’s 73-15 win.

ATTACKING: Quick hands from Bushpigs centre Tui Samoa spreads the ball wide. PHOTOS: Nathan Thompson

Leanne Saare charges into the hall defence.

Jarrah Hibberd scores for the Jindabyne Miss Piggies in their home match against Hall. PHOTOS: Nathan Thompson

Haylock’s overseas cricket adventure Slick Heelers too strong for Fillies

MONARO cricketer Russ Haylock is well known for his passion for the sport. A keen player and active volunteer, Haylock is one of the Monaro’s most respected and wellliked cricketers.

The Nimmitabel resident and Berridale Cricket Club captain has taken his love for the sport overseas. Haylock is living out many a cricketer’s dream with a playing stint in the United Kingdom.

He is playing and coaching at the Weymouth Cricket Club, located in south Dorset. Not too far away, is another Monaro cricketer, Preston Hilless, who is enjoying his second year playing in England.

Haylock has found himself in the club’s first eleven and just last week reached 60. His contributions on the field have impressed Weymouth officials, but it’s his work off the field where Haylock is making a real difference.

Weymouth’s junior cricket programs are benefiting from his commitment, enthusiasm and cricketing knowledge.

When Haylock lines up for the first eleven side, he competes in the Dorset Country Division One competition.

Haylock plays multiple times each week and coaches on his spare days.

A fine weekend for XC skiing in Perisher

THE arrival of the NSW and ACT school holidays provided an excellent illustration of how to have a great time with limited resources.

The snow cover at the Perisher XC Centre is thin, but the very cold temperatures have preserved every snowflake that has fallen. The groomers and shovelers have improved on nature resulting in skiable trails for learning and racing.

The Come and Try XC Day on Saturday was held in perfect mountain weather. Thirty skiers learned and improved their skills with instructors, followed by a tour of the trails guided by volunteer XC skiers. The next C and T XC Day is on Saturday June 13. For information and to register www.snow.org.au. For any enquiries on the Come and Try Day, contact Wendy on 0422 240 483 or wolsen@ snow.org.au, these days are always popular. If you are interested, register early.

The Wilderness Sports Cup, held on Sunday July 7, is the first XC event of the winter season. Bruce and Ros Easton from Wilderness Sports provided prizes for every competitor. The 3.3/6.6 kilometre course was well covered, firm and very fast, which was challenging for skiers, some of whom were putting on their skis for the first time this winter. Emily Champion and Christoph Gasche were the fastest skiers on the day over the 6.6km course – both repeat winners.

Local skiers featured in all of the age groups, including overall second place winner Harriet Greville and third place winner Alexi Cross; Kirsten Sharp, racing for her birthday; Bolt Forsdyke, placing fourth in the overall Men’s 6.6km results; Adrian Blake, just returned from a northern winter; and Henry McArthur,

father Robb (a situation that is not likely to be maintained for long).

By DAVID BRISON

AT BOMBALA on a cool, but not unpleasant, winter’s day, the Cooma Fillies took on the undefeated Bombala High Heelers at their home ground, the Bombala Showground. Both the Bombala Blue Heelers first grade and the Cooma Stallions first grade had a bye.

The High Heelers kicked off and for the first 10 minutes or so the Fillies were very competitive, despite being one player short and with no reserves.

Chloe Trevanion made a good clean break, but was eventually rounded up by their defence.

Eventually, the High Heelers went on the attack and scored three tries as their extra player managed to outflank the Fillies defensive line.

Then the killer with about two seconds until half time, the High Heelers scored a try as Cooma’s defence flagged. Scoreline 0-18 at the break.

From the kick off, Bombala scored again. From then on it was a steady progression of points. Cooma rallied in the last 10 minutes or so playing some good attacking football in the Heelers red zone and managed to force back-to-back line drop outs.

For Cooma, the Heelers defence remained strong and Cooma could not post any points. Final score 0-42 to the High Heelers. Callie Alcock, Maddie Banks and captain Ruby Barnes all had great games in defence and in fact, the whole team is to be commended for working hard in defence and not giving up.

Three points to Chloe Trevanion, two to Ruby Barnes, players’ player to Callie Alcock and coach Colin Shingles awarded the whole team one point.

Next Saturday July 13, the Stallions are at home to the Snowy River Bears in what is a must win game for Cooma.

Scheduled kick off for Fillies will be noon. The annual Andy Hayden Memorial Golf Ball drop from one of Craig Bottom’s cranes will take place between the reserve grade game and the start of the first grade game at approximately 2.30pm.

JPS leaders participate in Interschools races

EARLY last week, Jindabyne Public School (JPS) sports captains attended the 2024 Regional Interschools Snowsports Bib Rolling event.

Seven out of the eight leaders will be participating in interschool races this year, and this was a valuable opportunity for them to volunteer and demonstrate leadership.

Chair of Snow Australia National Interschools and Sport Development and organiser of the event, Steven Cooper praised the students, “Many thanks to your very fine JPS ambassador helpers today, a top effort by all and much appreciated by us, a great addition to the rolling team.”

In 2024, Jindabyne High School, JPS, and Snowy Mountains Grammar School have partnered with Snow AUS Interschools for this vital but fun race-bib rolling activity.

The events will raise $1,750 for each school campus, totalling $3,500 from the three bib-rolling events this year.

The first Bib-Roll for the Regional Championships was on Tuesday July 2 with the second Bib-Roll for the State Championships scheduled for Thursday August 15 and the final Bib-Roll for the Australian Championships scheduled for Monday September 2.

who was only just beaten by his

u Russ Haylock coaches cricket to the local children in his neighbourhood.

ADVENTURE: Russ Haylock enjoying his second year playing in England. PHOTO: Supplied

Hoppet joins Ski Classics

THE Kangaroo Hoppet has been part of the Worldloppet series of long-distance races since 1991, and more than 30 years on, the iconic event is going to another level.

This year, the Hoppet is set also to become part of the Ski Classics Challenger series of cross country races.

Ski Classics is a series of races for professional ‘Pro Tour’ teams that sit within Worldloppet and other long-distance ski races around the world, including other legendary events such as Sweden’s 90km Vasaloppet and Italy’s 70km Marcialonga.

The Ski Classics Challenger series expands the opportunity for Pro Tour teams to score points in over 60 races worldwide, with the Kangaroo Hoppet now among them.

So, what does this mean for the Kangaroo Hoppet?

The event itself essentially remains the same.

However, the opportunities for event exposure and prospect of elite international skiers making the trip to Australia are greatly increased.

Ski Classics events are streamed live on SC Play, an on-demand streaming service dedicated to Ski Classics events and challengers, which has drawn millions of viewers with its appealing segments and expert commentary.

The Ski Classics website already gives a great plug for the Hoppet, including these quotes from the organising committee:

“For over 30 years the Hoppet has been enjoyed by skiers of all standards and is the highlight of the Australian ski season,” Sandra Paul, Kangaroo Hoppet Chief of Race, said.

“Now, as a Ski Classics Challengers event, it will be reached by an expanded international audience of both skiers who want to travel ‘Down Under’ and

viewers who follow Ski Classics around the world.”

A number of Australian athletes have recently raced for Pro Tour teams, including Kat Paul, Phillip Bellingham and Ella Jackson.

Kangaroo Hoppet chairman Allan Marsland said becoming a part of Ski Classics is an exciting step forward for the event.

“While the Kangaroo Hoppet has become well known to citizen skiers taking part in Worldloppet over many years, this partnership will raise awareness of the race to the Ski Classics Pro Team skiers and their fans who follow the series,” he said. “And the presence of these elite skiers on the start line will be an exciting addition to the atmosphere and excitement of the event for our local Aussie skiers.”

Early bird entries for the 2024 Kangaroo Hoppet close on July 13, so don’t miss out on saving before it becomes the standard price.

Bowlers are on target

DESPITE the chilly weather, Bombala Bowls had some die hard bowlers on Wednesday July 3.

On Rink One, Doreen Dent and Joyce Cotterill played Peter Jones and Matt Cootes. The ladies got the upper hand fast but the guys dug deep. The lead changed many times with only two shots

between them until the 17th and 18th ends saw the guys get five shots, resulting in a 21-14 win.

On Rink two, Athol Dent and Eileen Hampshire played Neil Brotherton and Karen Brownlie. Despite the final score, most of the ends came down to the final few bowls and only scoring one or two. Neil certainly had his eye in

taking care of Athol’s shots. Eileen who is a beginner put down some great bowls. Results were 19-6 to Neil and Karen.

New bowlers wanting to join the club can get application forms at the club or see secretary Peter Jones and a reminder to existing members fees are due.

Come along and play a game of Bombala Bowls.

CROSS COUNTRY: The famous Kangaroo Hoppet will join the Ski Classics series this year. PHOTO: Supplied

Mill to celebrate milestone STALLIONS

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By NATHAN THOMPSON

COOMA Stallions prop Mill Issa is one of the club’s most respected and hard working players.

Issa’s trademark charges into the opposition defence are a favourite amongst current players and club officials, who are praising the prop ahead of his 200th match for the Stallions this weekend.

Issa will have the honour of leading his reserve grade side out for their clash against rivals the Snowy River Bears.

Stallions reserve grade captain/ coach, James Boller, said the side will be doing everything it can to secure a win for Issa in his milestone game.

“It’s an honour to play with Mill in his 200th match. The whole team will really get around him for this one,” Boller said.

Boller said Issa’s commitment to the club is inspiring. He said the younger players appreciate his guidance and the more senior players value his work ethic and tenancity.

“Mill is courageous. You see him at training and he never gives up,” Boller said.

“On the field when he is gassed, he still tries to give it his all every time. It shows just how much he loves the club.”

Boller reflected on a moment that he said highlights the passion Issa has for the Stallions jersey.

“A couple of years ago when we couldn’t field any senior sides, we had to make the tough call one night at training,” Boller said.

“Mill was almost in tears he loves the club that much.”

Issa has carved a reputation for

being reliable, formidable and always ready to take a tough run.

Boller said Issa is held in high regard by his teammates.

“Mill is a big body that you need out there to help get the go forward.

“He helps the young fellas out where he can with advice.

“It’s pretty special to be celebrating his 200th. I remember when dad (Graeme ‘Chippy’ Boller) coached Mill in the under 16s. I was just a young pup and

now to be playing alongside him, and being his coach, is something I’ll remember for a long time.”

The Stallions reserve grade fixture will kick-off at 1pm. A large crowd is expected to cheer Issa on in his milestone match.

It will be a big weekend at the Cooma Showground with the Cooma Fillies taking on Bega at 12pm, reserve grade at 1pm and the Stallions and Bears first grade clash at 2.30pm.

‘Life-changing’ work supported

By NATHAN THOMPSON

THE important and life-changing work of Disabled Wintersport Australia (DWA) has been celebrated and supported at the Jindabyne Bushpigs annual charity dinner.

More than $25,000 has been raised to help DWA continue its efforts in advancing the participation of people with a disability in Australian wintersports.

The fundraising dinner saw playing jerseys from the Bushpigs and Miss Piggies sides auctioned

off, raising close to $24,000.

The dinner brought together the snowsports and rugby communities. Paralympian Sam Tait and Joel Fry spoke about the role DWA has played in their lives.

Fry lost his leg in 2019. The self titled ‘one-legged’ plasterer

praised DWA for supporting his return to the snow.

“Through the help of DWA, they showed me I could ski. When I went to ski for the first time since losing my leg, DWA organised a private lesson,” Fry said.

“On the run back down after ringing the Thredbo bell, I could ski and I was inspired. It was the first time in two years since losing my leg I felt like myself again.

“That’s all thanks to DWA.”

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Jindabyne Education Campus nearing completion on time

By TRISTA HEATH

JINDABYNE’S new education campus project is well underway and on track for completion in 2024 ready to welcome students in term 1, 2025.

As part of the NSW Govern-

ment’s plan to rebuild public education, the 2024-25 Budget is delivering record education funding, including $1.4 billion for new and upgraded schools in regional NSW with the Jindabyne Education Campus included in the investment.

The purpose-built campus will include a separate primary school and high school, known as Jindabyne Public School and Jindabyne High School, as well as a public preschool with modern facilities to support students, teachers, and the community.

This targeted investment will ensure growing communities get access to a world class public education.

Construction of the Jindabyne Education Campus is progressing well and is nearing completion with the Barry Way upgrade

works commenced on Monday July 1.

Upgrades are being made to Barry Way to provide safe access for students, staff and vehicles traveling to, near and within the Jindabyne Education Campus.

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SUPPORT: The Jindabyne Bushpigs and Disabled Wintersport Australia have joined forces to raise more than $25,000 for DWA.

PHOTO: Nathan Thompson

Bushpigs run rampant

ANOTHER MINOR PREMIERSHIP SECURED

By NATHAN THOMPSON

THE Jindabyne Bushpigs have secured the South Coast Monaro rugby union minor premiership, despite four rounds of the season remaining.

A dominant second half performance against the Cooma Red Devils delivered a comprehensive 73-15 victory, and in doing so, has all but wrapped-up top spot on the ladder.

Saturday’s win at John Connors Oval came as the club celebrated its charity round. This year, the Bushpigs supported Disabled Winterport Australia, raising about $50,000 for the organisation.

The Bushpigs and Miss Piggies sides played in special DWA inspired jerseys that were auctioned off at the club’s charity dinner at major sponsor the Banjo Paterson Inn.

While the Bushpigs were charitable off the field, on the paddock, they were less than generous in an 11-try win.

The early stages of the local derby clash were close as an improved Red Devils side took the lead after 13-minutes.

Bushpigs veteran Jake Roarty opened the scoring when he crashed over next to the posts. The visitors hit-back shortly after through scrum-half Connor Campbell.

A penalty goal to Red Devils flyhalf Damien Roach took the visitors to a 10-7 lead but that is where the enjoyment ended for Cooma.

Bushpigs prop Steve Rompannen barged over from the five metre line to restore his side’s lead and control of the match.

The Bushpigs crossed again

WINNERS: Darcy Alexander scores for the Jindabyne Bushpigs in the side’s 73-15 win over the Cooma Red Devils. The Bushpigs win came as the club celebrated its annual charity round. This year, the club supported Disabled Wintersport Australia. The Bushpigs wore special jerseys for the occasion. PHOTO: Nathan Thompson

through Roarty and then Ethan Cawthorn out wide. When halftime came, the home side led 29-10. The second half saw the Bushpigs increase their intensity. Early ball to the Bushpigs’ outside backs created repeated attacking opportunities.

Campbell posted the Red Devils’ second try before the Bushpigs ran away with the contest.

Flyhalf Stewart was at his best. His running game caused havoc for the Red Devils defence.

As the second half progressed, the Bushpigs maintained pressure and again passed the half century mark. It’s the fifth time this season the Bushpigs have reached 50-points.

Second half tries went to Matthew Norman, Jackson Stewart,

Ryan Goodall, Darcy Alexander crossed for two, and Cawthorn finished the match off with a try down the left edge.

For the Bushpigs to drop to second, they would need to lose each game and see Hall (in second) win their remaining four contests, collect bonus points in each win and overturn a negative point differential.

The Bushpigs have recorded nine wins and one draw through 10-matches, and hold a four game advantage over second place Hall. Boasting a 427-point differential, the club is destined to finish first and secure a home semi-final.

■ For more details and images from the Bushpigs and Miss Piggies matches, read page 33