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Region pauses to remember

By MELINDA CAIRNS HACK

THE sun shone brightly on those gathered at the Cooma cenotaph for the Cooma Monaro RSL Subbranch’s commemoration of Remembrance Day on Monday.

The ceremony featured a commemorative address

by Paul McGufficke who at the conclusion of the ceremony laid ornaments and pieces of war memorabilia alongside the wreaths against the cenotaph.

The ornaments represented Mr McGufficke’s pilgrimage to the Western Front.

A passionate military historian, Mr McGufficke was inspired to do the Western Front trip after attending the Bungarby cenotaph and reading the epitaph of William James Kelly from Bungarby.

After nearly 12 months of research he found 220 Monaro locals, from Delegate to Michelago, and 171 were buried or commemorated on the Western Front.

He covered more than 60 cemeteries over six days on the Western Front plus a week through Paris and Normandy, including the Menin Gate Memorial - at the eastern exit of the town of Ieper LEST WE FORGET: Rector Cooma Anglican Church, Martin Christensen, Cooma Monaro RSL Sub-branch member and master of in Flanders, Belgium and Villers Bretonneux - the ceremonies, Dennis Feaver, sub-branch treasurer/secretary, Don Murphy, sub-branch president, Ray Peters-Smith, Department of Veterans Affairs advocate, Suzanne Dendle, Christopher Dendle and Cooma Salvation Army chaplain, Bryan Bartlett. main memorial to Australian military personnel PHOTO: Melinda Cairns Hack killed on the Western Front during World War I.

State memorial service to recognise Gary Nairn AO Former EdenMonaro MP to be honoured

By NATHAN THOMPSON

THE life of former EdenMonaro MP, Gary Nairn AO, will be honoured with a state memorial service later this month.

Mr Nairn’s contribution to

public life will be celebrated on November 22 when the memorial takes place at the Mulloon Institute’s Home Farm.

Mr Nairn AO, a former chair of the Mulloon Institute, served as the member for Eden-Monaro between 1996 and 2007.

During his time in the Howard Government, Mr Nairn served as the Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister and as

Special Minister of State. Mr Nairn served as the Chair on Parliamentary Committees, including the 2003 House of Representatives Select Committee into Australian bushfires.

Prior to entering Parliament, Mr Nairn AO was the managing director of his own surveying and mapping practice in Darwin.

After his time in Parliament, Mr Nairn’s appointments included chairman of Mulloon

Institute, national chairman of The Duke of Edinburgh’s International AwardAustralia, chairman of the Northern Territory Planning Commission, and chairman of the CSDILA International Advisory Committee.

The Mulloon Institute is a not-for-profit, research, education and advocacy organisation that was established in 2011 by Founders Tony Coote AM and his wife, Toni Coote.

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Lithuanian diaspora a ‘rewarding experience’ Local travels internationally for community commission

By TRISTA HEATH

JINDABYNE resident and small business owner, Rasa Mauragis, is an Australian citizen born to parents who migrated from Lithuania.

Speaking and writing fluently in the Lithuanian language, she is the perfect candidate for the Republic of Lithuania Seimas and the World Lithuanian Community Commission referred to as LRSPLB commission.

In Australia there are many Lithuanian communities and Mrs Mauragis is also chair of the board of the umbrella federal body for the Lithuanian community here, the Australian Lithuanian Community Association Limited (ALCA).

The Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania is the unicameral parliament responsible for exercising legislative power in Lithuania.

Seimas constitute the legislative branch of government in Lithuania, enacting laws, and amendments to the Constitution,

passing the budget, confirming the Prime Minister and the government, and controlling their activities.

Members of the Seimas are elected to serve a fouryear term through parallel voting, with a portion elected in single-seat constituencies and another through proportional representation.

The election process involves ordinary elections, with both single-seat constituencies and proportional representation.

A unique feature in Lithuania is the formation of this commission after each election so that that there can be ongoing dialogue and information sharing between the diaspora and those in government.

Other countries in particular Ukraine and Estonia are looking at this model as a way of interacting closely with their diasporas.

The LRSPLB commission is made up of ten elected members of Seimas with representation from all parties and ten diaspora members representing the

55 countries where there are Lithuanian communities around the world.

Mrs Mauragis is representing the Lithuanian communities in what is referred to as the Oceania region that includes communities in Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, New Zealand as well as Turkey and Israel.

As a member of the LRSPLB commission, Mrs Mauragis travelled twice a year for at least two weeks to meet at Lithuania’s Parliament House in the city of Vilnius.

In between she would have zoom meetings with the various communities in her region as well as with members of the World Lithuanian community on the commission.

In addition she also travelled once a year in her capacity as chair of the ALCA board.

Mrs Mauragis’ four-year term in the commission is near complete.

Mrs Mauragis said a highlight of her term is seeing the various ministries bend over backwards

to interact closely with diaspora, to do their part ensuring change is made where needed if that was possible.

“Through a combined effort, diaspora schools now receive funding from the government for important essentials,” Mrs Mauragis said.

Gathering current information on various topics, from education to preparations in the event of escalation of the Ukrainian war beyond Ukrainian borders, a lot of preparation through government supported documents and records is undertaken before each meeting.

Topics discussed within Mrs Mauragis’ term include preservation of Lithuanian citizenship acquired by birth.

“The constitution doesn’t allow dual citizenship for those who have left the country after regaining independence, education and keeping the traditional language alive with project funding available to help communities,” Mrs Mauragis said.

INTERNATIONAL: Rasa Mauragis attending the World Lithuanian Community Commission meeting at the Parliament House in Vilnius.

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“A focus on security issues associated with exploring opportunities for internet voting, about the perceived image of the country and what can be done to develop the global Lithuanian strategy run by the Department of Foreign Affairs and many more topics as well.”

Mrs Mauragis said there are now more and more people wanting to return to Lithuania and part of her position includes working on how they can go about doing that.

“We also have a strong focus on the maintenance of Lithuanian identity, ethnicity, culture, and sport in the diaspora,” Mrs Mauragis said.

“Once we complete our own research on a topic, we then get experts to talk to the commission then at the end of discussions the commission then come up with some resolutions that

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“As the war in Ukraine continues, heightened awareness of the need to be prepared within Lithuania and in the diaspora for any escalation of the conflict beyond Ukraine’s borders has had a big focus and lots of discussion.”

As Mrs Mauragis nears her term completion, she grapples with the decision to run for another term, however she hopes to re-focus her standing in the Jindabyne community through her business Snowy Textiles and involvement with Jindabyne Art Gallery.

“If I don’t run for another term, using my art background, I have had the thought of completing a series of pieces about my journey and how I had to live between two cultures,” Mrs Mauragis said.

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Region pays respects

By MELINDA CAIRNS HACK

Remembrance Day services held across Snowy Monaro

REMEMBRANCE DAY services across the region have brought military personnel, veterans, war widows, sub-branch members, and community members together to pay their respects and remember those who lost their life in conflict.

The Cooma ceremony, conducted by the Cooma Monaro RSL Sub-branch, featured a commemorative address by Paul McGufficke who at the conclusion of the service laid ornaments and pieces of war memorabilia alongside the wreaths against the cenotaph.

The ornaments represented Mr McGufficke’s pilgrimage to the REFLECTION: The Bungarby Remembrance Day service saw Cooma-Monaro RSL sub-branch members Mike Western Front.

A passionate military his- Hardwick, Don Murphy and Dennis Feaver pay their respects to the locals who lost their lives while serving their torian, Mr McGufficke was nation. The Bungarby service was well attended, like other services across the region. PHOTO: Nathan Thompson inspired to do the Western Front trip after attending the Bungarby where there is an Australian me. Also, sheep manure, gum Mr McGufficke said. cenotaph and reading the epitaph national memorial to Australian leaves and gum nuts – I surpris“Over the next six months or of William James Kelly from military personnel killed on the ingly got through Customs. so I will collate all the details and Bungarby.

Western Front during World War “I started the journey at 3am put it into a book.”

After nearly 12 months of I. on September 14, so I think it’s The commemoration service research he found 220 Monaro “It was a magnificent trip, and appropriate that I finish it here. included the reciting of the ode locals, from Delegate to these are all the things I took “I am going back in 2026 as by president of Cooma-Monaro Michelago, and 171 were buried with me overseas – 1914-1918 I was only able to do 146 of 171 RSL Sub-branch, Ray Petersor commemorated on the pennies, the centenary coins servicemen, so it’s a good excuse Smith, wreath laying, hymns, Western Front. from 2014 to 2016, shrapnel and to go back.” the reading of the Lord’s Prayer He covered more than 60 some wire from Gallipoli, the Mr McGufficke has docu- by Aux Lt Bryan Bartlett from cemeteries over six days on three medals all the returned mented the information he the Salvation Army Cooma, and the Western Front plus a week soldiers received, a wreath from discovered about the local ser- reading by sub-branch member, through Paris and Normandy, the Commonwealth War Graves vicemen - where they are buried Dennis Feaver, of the war poem including the Menin Gate Commission, a small wreath and in what cemetery.

‘In Flanders Fields’.

Memorial located at the eastern Cooma North Public School “There’s five or six of these men Mr McGufficke also spoke exit of the town of Ieper in students made and the Centenary buried in Australia, but most of at the well-attended Bungarby Flanders, Belgium, and Villers- Legacy bear,” he said. them are buried on the Western service on Sunday, and discussed Bretonneux Military Cemetery “These went everywhere with Front, with some in Gallipoli, “ the local men involved in conflict.

Trial starts NSW Police officer, Kristian White, has plead not-guilty over the alleged manslaughter of 95-yearold Clare Nowland, on day one of his trial in the NSW Supreme Court.

The trial started on Monday where a jury was sworn in and opening remarks were delivered from Crown Prosecutor Brett Hatfield SC and the defence’s barrister Troy Edwards SC. The jury heard White, said ‘bugger it’ before allegedly tasering Mrs Nowland at Yallambee Lodge, Cooma, where Mrs Nowland lived.

The incident took place on May 17, 2023, where White and another police officer attended Yallambee Lodge around 4.30am.

Prosecutors told the court, that the officers’ interaction with Mrs Nowland lasted for a few minutes before the accused deployed his taser.

Mrs Nowland died in Cooma Hospital a week later.

Justice Ian Harrison will preside over the trial which is expected to run for a month.

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Cooma’s Mitre 10 Elliott appointed to top role wins best in state

By NATHAN THOMPSON

PROUD is how Cooma Mitre 10 manager, Chris Fitzgerald, is feeling following the store being named the best in NSW. Cooma Mitre 10 has been awarded the 2024 Independent Hardware Group NSW store of the year (medium format), recognising the Cooma business’ commitment to quality customer service and in-store products, and role in the community.

The store was declared the best in the state at last month’s awards night, with Nathan Smith from Cooma Mitre 10 on hand to accept the honour.

Mr Fitzgerald praised his team’s hard work, and thanked the community for supporting the business.

“A lot of hard work goes into the store. Our team is dedicated and focussed on doing our best for our customers. This all contributed to winning the award,” Mr Fitzgerald said.

“You don’t set out to win awards but it is nice recognition of our efforts.

“Since moving to the Sapphire standards (industry best practice)

“The team and I strive to offer the community the best store we can.”

Cooma Mitre 10 progressed to the NSW awards after winning its Far South Coast/Snowy Mountains category for the 12th time in 15 years.

The NSW awards measure a store’s work health and safety setup, customer service, merchandise and work place behaviour.

Mystery shoppers head into each store in the Independent Hardware Group chain to monitor WINNERS: Cooma Mitre 10 and observe staff. Cooma manager, Chris Fitzgerald Mitre 10 received a score (back right) said he is proud of 99/100 across the rating of the team on winning the categories. best store in NSW at the Mr Fitzgerald said it has Independent Hardware been a busy month for the Group awards. Charlee, business with the team Debbie, and David join Chris raising money throughout with the award.

October for the McGrath PHOTO: Cooma Mitre 10 Foundation. The store’s we have been working raffle attracted hundreds hard to maintain them. of entrants with Darren Everyone here plays their Taylor winning first prize, part and takes pride in the a $2500 Why Leave Town business.” gift card. Second prize Upon finding out the went to Letitia Newman store had won the prestig- who won $1400 worth of ious award, Mr Fitzgerald homewares from Mitre said he had goosebumps.

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THE Australian Ski Areas Association (ASAA) has announced the appointment of Jindabyne’s Josh Elliott as its new chief executive officer.

This strategic appointment comes as the ASAA looks to strengthen its position as a leading advocate for the snow industry in Australia.

Chair of the ASAA, Noel Landry, expressed his enthusiasm for the new leadership and said they are excited to welcome Mr Elliott as its new CEO. “His extensive experience and innovative mindset will be invaluable as we navigate the evolving landscape of the snow industry,” Mr Landry said.

“Mr Elliott’s proven track record in strategic leadership and his passion for our industry make him the perfect fit for this role.”

As the ASAA welcomes Mr Elliott, it also takes a moment to pay tribute to its former CEO, Colin Hackworth, who recently died.

“Colin’s leadership and dedication were instrumental in shaping the ASAA and the Australian ski industry,” Mr Landry said.

“His vision and commitment will be remembered and honoured as we continue to build upon the strong foundation he laid.”

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His time at the Blyton Group has been marked by a commitment to improvement and a forward-thinking approach that aligns perfectly with the ASAA’s vision for the future.

“I am honoured to take on the role of CEO at the Australian Ski Areas Association,” Mr Elliott said.

“The snow industry in Australia continues to hold immense potential and opportunity, and I am committed to working closely with our members, partners, and wider industry stakeholders.

“Our industry, working together, will navigate the challenges and seize the opportunities that lie ahead.”

Mr Elliott’s appointment signals a new chapter for the ASAA, as the organisation continues to advocate for the interests of its members and promote the unique offerings of Australian ski areas.

One of Mr Elliott’s initial priorities will be to undertake a strategic review of the ASAA and its current priorities.

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Mr Elliott joins the ASAA from the Blyton Group, where he most recently served as Chief Operating Officer.

Overseeing various strategic initiatives and operations for the group, Mr Elliott was instrumental in driving growth, enhancing operational efficiency, and fostering a culture of innovation.

Mr Elliott was one of Australia’s youngest media managers, appointed at the age of 25 to run a metropolitan media company in Perth.

He brings to the ASAA a unique blend of sales, marketing, strategic and operational experience across a broad range of industries (media, entertainment, hospitality, leisure, aviation and transport).

Specifically relating to the Australian snow industry, Mr Elliott oversaw the acquisition and integration of Selwyn Snow Resort into the wider Blyton Group in 2016, as well as leading the direct negotiations that ensured the long-term renewal of the Head Leases at both Charlotte Pass and Selwyn Snow Resorts.

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Thredbo wins prestigious award

By TRISTA HEATH

THE winners of the Keep Australia Beautiful NSW (KAB NSW) 2024 Tidy Towns Awards were announced earlier this month, with Thredbo taking home a prestigious award.

The three-day event saw NSW’s top towns come together to celebrate and recognise their contribution to protecting its environmental areas.

KAB NSW has been running the Tidy Towns program since 1981 which celebrates, recognises and rewards projects that reduce litter, minimise waste, encourage recycling, promote heritage and culture, biodiversity, and waterways protection, celebrate community spirit and many other environmental areas.

Thredbo’s environmental coordinator, Joanna Lewandowska, attended the awards weekend and accepted the Climate Change Mitigation & Adaptation Award at the 2024 Keep Australia Beautiful NSW Tidy Towns Sustainability Awards.

Thredbo Resort spokesperson said Thredbo Resort is thrilled to have been awarded this honour, along with the Litter Prevention, Resource Recovery and Overall Tidy Towns Award in population category of less than 1500 people.

“As the first Australian snow resort to hold Gold EarthCheck Sustainable Destination Certification for four years running, further recognition for our environmental initiatives is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team in

AWARDED: Snowy Hydro relations manager, Dean Lynch with Thredbo environmental coordinator, Joanna Lewandowska.

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promoting sustainable practices and protecting the unique alpine environment for future generations,” the spokesperson said.

The Tidy Towns Climate Change Mitigation & Adaptation Award is sponsored by Snowy Hydro and was presented by relations manager, Dean Lynch.

Red Energy general manager of marketing and sales, Rachel Friend, said Snowy Hydro and Red Energy recently sponsored the Keep Australia Beautiful Tidy Towns and Tidy Cities awards for the second year.

“These awards encourage local councils, community and school groups to share the work they are doing in sustainability,” Ms Friend said.

“It was really exciting to see Thredbo win the award for Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation.

“Red Energy supplies Thredbo with 100 percent renewable energy to power its operations, however beyond that Thredbo GM Stuart Diver and the team drive a range of initiatives to reduce waste and carbon emissions on the mountain and raise awareness with visitors of the steps they can take to have a positive impact on the environment, congratulations to them.”

Thredbo Resort is committed to preserving, protecting, and prioritising the unique alpine environment.

The resort takes pride in the long list of environmental initiatives and embrace the opportunity to lead the industry and community, through its shared passion for the mountains and towards a more sustainable future.

Thredbo understands caring for the environment is a team effort.

They work in collaboration with NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, the Thredbo community, Red Energy, Snowy Hydro, and local nonprofit groups to protect the mountains they value so much.

Thredbo, as Australia’s first snow resort to have its major resort operations powered by renewable electricity and to achieve Gold EarthCheck Sustainable Destination Certification, is setting a new benchmark for environmental sustainability within the snow industry and protecting its environment into the future.

Hunter crowned Jindabyne Lions Club Youth of the Year

By TRISTA HEATH

ON Thursday November 7, Snowy Mountains Grammar School students, Morgan Tonkin and Samantha StynesGarratty, alongside Jindabyne High School student and school captain, Hunter Clark, competed in the Jindabyne Lions Club Youth of the Year competition.

The Lions Youth of the Year competition is designed to encourage and foster leadership skills in Australian students.

The competition emphasises academic skills, sporting and cultural involvement, public speaking and contribution to school and community.

The competition has three elements: panel interview, prepared speech, and impromptu speech.

The students navigated through a spectrum of thoughtprovoking subjects which led judges in the difficult decision of naming an overall winner.

Though the competition was fierce, and all participants demonstrated commendable skill and dedication, the Lions Youth of the Year title ultimately went to Hunter Clarke from Jindabyne High School.

Judges included three Jindabyne community members Gordon Jenkinson, Peter Beer, and Glen King.

Mr Jenkinson said it was a difficult decision as all

YOUTH: Snowy Mountains Grammar School students, Morgan Tonkin (left) and Samantha Stynes-Garratty (right) and Jindabyne High School student, Hunter Clark (middle).

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participants did an outstanding job.

“If this is the calibre of students our schools are producing here in Jindabyne then their families and schools can be very proud,” Mr Jenkinson said.

“All three students were very impressive and fabulous ambassadors for their community, great job to all of them.”

Undeterred by the challenges, each student presented a prepared speech reflecting their unique perspectives and passions.

While the outcome may be a single victory, the collective effort and courage displayed by all participants serve as a testament to the bright future ahead.

Presenter and secretary of the Jindabyne Lions Club, Judy Pidcock, commended the students on their extraordinary efforts.

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School upgrades SCHOOLS in the Snowy Monaro will receive maintenance upgrades as part of $2 million funding across the Monaro electorate.

NSW Government funding will deliver projects at Bredbo Public School, Bombala High School, Cooma Public School, Monaro High School and Nimmitabel Public School.

Bredbo students will benefit from new mulch for the school’s play equipment, while new fencing will be erected at Bombala High School.

At Cooma Public School, doors will be replaced, new windows will be installed at Nimmitabel Public School and Monaro High School will receive a new welder.

“This allocation of funding highlights the day-to-day work that governments do to keep our communities functioning,” Member for Monaro, Steve Whan, said.

“It might not be considered a huge announcement, but I wanted to show the people of Monaro what this daily work looks like in practice, and the efforts of the relevant Ministers, departments, and staff.”

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Church fundraiser surpasses goal Gegedzerick funds to allow for painting, new floor

By KAREN FORMAN

THE appeal to raise $18,000 to restore and re-open St Mary’s Church at Gegedzerick has been achieved in just a matter of weeks.

The money - which came from a fundraising concert featuring a Sydney band which plays free for worthy causes, along with a big response to a call for donations - is being used to restore the termite-ridden floor of the Monaro’s second oldest church.

But no-one expected that the $18,000 goal would be reached so soon.

“The amount of support has blown us away and really encouraged us,” Anglican parish chaplain Graham Morrison said.

“I have never seen anything like this in all my years of ministry. The support has been overwhelming from so many people who have just offered support in whatever way they can.”

With donations still fluttering in, Mr Morrison said the appeal would remain open to allow people to contribute if they so desired, for the inside of the church to be painted and pews to be brought out of storage and placed in the church.

The brunt of the money, however, is being spent on a new concrete floor to replace

the timber floor and joists which had to be removed after termites attacked.

“Work on the concrete foundations has begun this week and the floor will be poured soon,” he said.

“The concrete will be covered with a floating timber floor.”

Mr Morrison, who occasionally preaches at the various Anglican churches on the Monaro but runs the Perisher church in the winter full-time, said he felt there were a number of reasons for the outpouring of support for the historic building at Gegedzerick, just outside of Berridale.

“I think that people like that we are restoring for the future while respecting the past,” he said.

“A reason could be that the church is doing something, it doesn’t matter what it is. People like to be associated with some organisation that is doing something, not just sitting around.

“The second thing is, that particular building has lots of connections with original white settlers and people still live in the area whose parents, grandparents and great grandparents attended, or were baptised, married in the church or buried in the cemetery, which is the oldest cemetery on the Monaro.

“People are appreciating the heritage of the place and looking

RESTORATION: The termite damaged joists and concrete floor have been removed at St Mary’s and a new floor will go in, thanks to a hugely successful community fundraiser.

PHOTO: Karen Forman

ahead to the future.”

Mr Morrison said he hoped to see the band return and another outdoor service at Gegedzerick early in the New Year to celebrate the restoration of this historic building.

“It will be kind of like a reopening service.”

Mr Morrison said the work would enable the parish to use the building for funerals and services.

“The church is very much part of the community and we want to work on that.

“We will let everyone know as soon as things are up and running.

“This also bodes well for God’s plans for All Saints Berridale, because there is a spillover there. We are still working to get us a minister there, either parttime or permanent to work in the parish.”

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‘Our most productive months’: Barnes SNOWY 2.0 has marked a significant milestone, with one of three tunnel boring machines (TBM), Lady Eileen Hudson, now two-thirds of the way through its second tunnel excavation.

The TBM is approximately four kilometres into the six kilometre ‘tailrace’ tunnel, which will link the lower Talbingo Reservoir with the massive 20-storey underground power station. TBM Lady Eileen Hudson previously completed a 2.85 kilometre main access tunnel, which is now being used by construction teams to reach the underground power station site.

Drill and blast works are also advancing at the Talbingo water intake, creating a new 700-metre tunnel between the intake structure and the tailrace tunnel.

The Talbingo intake is located in very steep terrain and following excavation of 570,000 cubic metres of material over two years, the rock face is now 110 metres high.

Snowy Hydro chief executive officer, Dennis Barnes, said that recent months have been some of the project’s most productive.

“Overall the project is around 60 percent complete and there’s a strong sense

Snowy 2 close to 60 percent complete, TBM on track

PROGRESS: TBM Lady Eileen Hudson is two-thirds through excavating the tailrace tunnel. Snowy Hydro CEO, Dennis Barnes, says the last few months have been some of the most productive for the Snowy 2 project.

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of momentum, with good tunnelling progress by TBM Lady Eileen and other two TBMs performing well,” Mr Barnes said.

“Snowy 2.0 is one of the most complex and challenging mega projects underway in the world.

There is an immense sense of pride in what’s being achieved across the workforce of more than 3,000 people.”

Mr Barnes said Snowy 2.0 will be the most significant addition to the National Electricity Market since the original Snowy Scheme.

“Snowy 2.0 will have a generating capacity of 2,200 megawatts and an unmatched 160-hour storage capability, meaning it will be able to power around three million homes for a week,” Mr Barnes said.

“While batteries and gas are important to store the excess energy from the increasing amounts of wind and solar in the grid, only pumped hydro can offer the long-duration storage needed to keep the lights on and smooth energy price peaks during

extended periods without enough sun and wind.”

Snowy 2.0 is on track to be delivered within its revised $12 billion budget and be complete by the end of 2028.

Progress update In the underground power station complex, the caverns are more than 27 percent excavated.

All 196 of the very large brackets that will hold the temporary construction cranes to build the underground power station have been installed in the two power station caverns.

When fully excavated, the Snowy 2.0 power station will be the equivalent of a 20-storey, 250 metre-long building, located 800 metres underground.

At Marica, the 28-metre wide surge shaft is excavated to 123 metres, or half of its final depth. The shaft will provide water storage when the power station starts up and pressure relief in the headrace tunnel when it shuts down.

TBM Florence is progressing well, excavating the 17-kilometre long

‘headrace’ tunnel that will link the upper Tantangara water reservoir to the underground power station, with more than 1,600 metres excavated.

TBM Kirsten is performing to plan and is now excavating the 1.6-kilometre, very steep tunnel that will link the headrace tunnel to the underground power station. Ground conditions ahead of all TBMs are expected to be inconsistent and the performance of the machines will vary as a result.

The NSW Department of Planning, Infrastructure and Housing is currently assessing the planning modification to enable a fourth project TBM, which is required to tunnel through a challenging geological fault zone.

Snowy 2.0 is focused on health and safety above all else. While health and safety performance is encouraging, it is an area in which the project is continually monitoring and looking to improve further.

The project’s current total reportable injury frequency rate is 2.42*. *Calculated per million hours worked. Current total work hours are 27.8 million.

The current lost time injury frequency rate is 0.92.

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Volunteers celebrate busy 12 months Combined services dinner brings Cooma community groups together

By MELINDA CAIRNS HACK

THE annual Cooma Combined Services dinner provides like-minded community members with the opportunity to gather together to recognise the voluntary and beneficial charity work each group contributes to the township of Cooma.

Hosted by the Rotary Club of Cooma, the event was held at the Cooma Ex-Services Club last Wednesday, and included as guest speaker Ken Hutt, from Berry Rotary Club, who has assisted in raising funds for Rotary’s End Polio Now campaign through his passion for extreme paragliding.

Among those in attendance were members from Cooma’s Country Women’s Association branch, Cooma-Bombala Legacy, The Community Chest, VIEW, Cooma Ladies Probus, Cooma Lions and Leos ( junior Lions Club).

The night was filled with good food, conversation and laughter, and more fundraising.

This year the combined services raffle proceeds of $694.45 was presented to The Community Chest,

with Rotary’s End Polio Now campaign receiving $600 ($300 pins and door prizes plus the club matching the amount).

Mr Hutt, a farmer, retired Police Rescue Squad member and a member of the Sports Aviation Federation of Australia, showed documentary footage from “Fly from Everest” - his attempt at paragliding from the high-altitude peak, and spoke about the training and challenges he faced.

In 2014 Mr Hutt glided from the summit of the world’s sixth highest mountain, Choy Oyu, in Tibet.

In 2022, aged 63, he set off to do something that’s never been done before to climb 8,846 metres and then fly a solo paraglider from the top of Mount Everest. However, it did not eventuate as he developed a life-threatening chest infection at Camp two, about 6,400 metres up. Without being able to breathe properly he had no choice but to descend as once you get beyond Camp two you cannot get medical aid or be rescued.

Mr Hutt returned to the Everest region in May 2023

to spend two days hiking to an altitude of 5,200 metres to fly from the Lobuche Peak in Nepal. He and friend, Marcus Loane, are the first to paraglide from this mountain peak.

“Why does Rotary do what we do for polio eradication? All of us here, our groups and organisations, have causes to help the local community,” Mr Hutt said.

“Back in 1985 Rotary started to realise we could actually do something to eradicate polio from across the planet. At that time there were over 1000 cases a day across the world.

“Australia had not had a case of polio since the late 1970s, so we were offthe-hook a little bit, but in hard-to-get-to countries, they still had massive numbers of polio cases.

“Sir Clem Renouf, president of Rotary International from 1978–79, said ‘I am going to the Philippines and with the help of Rotary we are going to eradicate polio from the Phillipines’, so six million children were immunised and polio was eradicated.

“Rotary then went to the World Health Organisation

THANKS: Cooma Rotary president, Peter Davis, thanks guest speaker, Richard Hutt, for his interesting talk at last week’s Cooma Combined Services dinner.

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and said ‘we’ve proved we can do it, so let’s do it worldwide’.

“Eventually they agreed and now Rotary and its partners have reduced cases of polio from 1000 cases a day to, so far this year, 45 cases a day across the world.

“We are very close to not having polio on the planet.

“So the motivation for me to do stupid things like fly off a summit...it’s what I can do to help Rotary achieve its goal of having no polio cases across the world.

“We say it’s the greatest gift we can do, to give to children of the world.

“What we as Rotarians

Peter Davis presents a cheque of $694 to Cooma Community Chest president, Marnie Stewart. The funds were raised through the combined services raffle.

have achieved in the world of polio eradication is amazing and shows what can be done when you get 1.4 million people acting as one.

“It’s about our individual groups, and what these groups can actually achieve together, it moves mountains.”

Mr Hutt concluded by sharing his motivational story about star fish.

“The story goes there was a boy walking along a beach covered in thousands and thousands of star fish, and the boy was picking up one star fish at a time and throwing it back in the water, and then another one, and then

someone came over and said ‘what are you doing’ and the boy answered ‘I’m saving the star fish,’ and the person said ‘you’re not going to make a difference’.

“The boy picked up another star fish and threw it in the water and he said ‘I just made a difference to that one’.

“As individuals, that’s all we need to do - just make a difference to one person and as a collective group we move mountains.”

So far, Mr Hutt has raised $450,000 for Rotary’s End Polio Now campaign and he is planning to return to Everest base camp next April to raise further funds.

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Bombala Youth Booth needs funding 52 percent of area’s youth use ‘inclusive’ centre

By KAREN FORMAN

AT JUST 11 years old, Sasha Regent has learned to cook (and possibly clean up afterwards), make jewellery and candles. Harley Bailey, 12, has learned how to get on a little better with his brother and improve his pool and air hockey skills.

None of it may have been able to happen, had they not shown up at the Bombala Youth Booth and become involved in the myriad of activities it offers every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon, after school.

The Bombala students both think the Bombala Youth Booth at 75 Caveat St, Bombala is one of the best things to happen for the 198 young people of the town and would be devastated if it could not attract the funds it needs to remain operational.

Similarly upset would be president and founder Nicole Mellon and volunteers including Elyse Broz and Kerry Regent.

Already, in less than a year of operation, the notfor-profit centre has been used by 54 percent of the young people of the area, with up to 20 attending each session.

Ms Broz has even begun youth worker studies after discovering a passion for youth work through her involvement with Bombala Youth Booth.

“We really like the inclusion of everyone and even if we don’t get on with other people, here we learn to enjoy spending time with everyone,” Harley said.

“I came to spend time away from my brother but now he comes along as well and we get on.”

Sasha said she was grateful to Ms Mellon for setting up the centre.

“It was really cool to make things and cook things for the school to sell.”

Ms Mellon, who moved to Delegate from the coast eight years ago, decided to set up a youth centre after her sister visited with younger children and they realised Bombala did not have much for young people to do.

The former marketer, volume sewer and wedding planner with one adult child, surveyed the community and found people to be very much in favour of a youth centre.

“Kids were parking their scooters and bikes in front of shops on the footpaths

on the main street and upsetting shop owners, but had nowhere else to hang out after school,” she said.

“I wanted to create a safe, inclusive space for young people to come to and do activities under supervision and bond with their friends.”

Bombala Youth Booth Inc was set up in 2019 and secured a Stronger Country Community Fund government grant in 2020 for a pilot which expanded existing holiday programs would set up a physical space for the young people in Bombala, Delegate and surrounding suburbs.

The COVID19 pandemic and bushfires put a hold on developing the centre and it was not opened until May this year.

Utilising the former Forestry building, the large space incorporates a kitchen with a coffee machine, a food bar, a gaming room, a craft room, a games room with pool table/air hockey and a study space providing computers with internet access.

Whiteboards all around the centre are used for youth to write their ideas and requests down so that relevant activities and

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“We have also established partnerships with mental health and disability service providers and are looking to establish partnerships with the Bombala Men’s Shed, Currawarna Assisted Living Inc and Bombala and Delegate MPS. “Men’s Shed built an accessible ramp and donated $600 cash.

“With the finalisation of the grant, however, our committee is now actively seeking funding to be able to sustain this

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services can be provided.

The centre offers a referral service for young people in need of help and other services providers also visit to offer support programs, including Disability Services and mental health and wellbeing.

“The grant was fully expended and acquitted in May 2024,” Ms Mellon said.

“It allowed us to supply the fully equipped space for young people aged from 10 to 19 to enjoy .

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FUNDING NEEDED: Bombala Youth Booth Inc president Nicole Mellon with Sasha Regent and Harley Bailey. The centre is in urgent need of funding to keep its doors open.

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much needed service for the youth of Bombala and surrounding suburbs.

Without funding moving forward we will not be able to remain operational.

“We need $300 a week to keep going, especially as our rent as recently increased.

“We are currently exploring a range of ideas including a Friends of Bombala Youth Booth Inc group where families and the public could subscribe and receive monthly updates on activities and events, as well as sponsorships from local business/ organisations and local council.”

The centre is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3pm to 6pm during school terms with activities aimed at encouraging connection, learning life skills and respectful interactions.

During school holidays, activities are provided five days a week in both Bombala and Delegate, while the physical space is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am to 4pm.

For more information, to volunteer or offer financial assistance, contact Ms Mellon at admin@bombalayouthboothinc.com or call 02 6458 3146.

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Cooma Car Club thanks Motorfest sponsors, community

THE trial into the alleged manslaughter of Cooma’s Clare Nowland started in the NSW Supreme Court this week.

NSW Police officer, Kristian White, is appearing before the court, charged with the manslaughter of the 95-year-old.

White, 34, is facing a jury-trial. Mrs Nowland was allegedly tasered by White in her Yallambee Lodge residence in May 2023.

White has pleaded not-guilty to the charge. The trial is expected to run for four weeks.

Council will meet on Thursday for its second ordinary since the local government elections. On the agenda is the controversial development application of a 34-dwelling housing development at Cobbon Crescent, Jindabyne.

As reported in this masthead previously, the development site is covered in pine plantation, including 500 large trees. Stage one of the development comes before Council for determination at Thursday’s meeting in Jindabyne at the Memorial Hall.

If approved, the pine plantation would be cleared to make way for the housing development. Opponents say if the pine plantation is destroyed, there will be a significant cultural, historic, and environmental loss for Jindabyne.

The meeting starts at 1pm and is livestreamed via Council’s website Cooma’s wonderful Indian community came together over the weekend to celebrate the Diwali Festival. Cooma North Public School hosted the festival of lights as hundreds from many cultures enjoyed dancing, food and games.

It’s a terrific time to be living in the Snowy Monaro with many new families in the region.

Cooma North Public School will be the place to be on Friday as the school hosts its popular twilight fair from 3pm to 7pm. Food stalls, activities for children, and raffles headline the fair.

Be sure to head along.

Remembrance Day services were held across the region on Monday as we paused to remember the sacrifices of those who lost their lives during all conflicts.

The Postman attended the Bungarby service at its war memorial. The committee has done a terrific job maintaining the Bungarby hall and its cenotaph.

HERE’S SOMETHING INTERESTING IN THE ‘DAILY DUST’ GUYS. THERE’S A PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION COMING UP IN DUSTY CREEK.

On behalf of the Cooma Monaro Historic Auto Club, we thank the community and visitors for their support of our bi-annual Motorfest.

This amazing event would

not be possible without our wonderful sponsors for their belief in our club, and Cooma’s ability to host these events that bring thousands of visitors to our beautiful

areas, being beneficial to not only businesses but the whole community.

The feedback about our event has all been positive.

A big thank you to our

hardworking Motorfest committee who puts so much into making this happen, and our members’ support.

Rogan Corbett, Cooma Motorfest co-ordinator

Snowy connection remains strong THE recent 75th anniversary of the Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric Scheme delivered the perfect opportunity for friends and family to reconnect and share their many stories from the original Scheme.

For five women who attended the opening of the Scheme at Old Adaminaby in 1949, the project has delivered a long-lasting friendship.

The women reconnected at the anniversary celebrations in Cooma, reflecting on what life was like as children and young people growing up during the Scheme.

Lurline Thorpe and Gemma Collins attended from Cooma, Yvonne Reed travelled from Queensland, Kathleen Cossettini came from Khancoban, and Esther Kennedy of Adaminaby all reunited at the Cooma event.

Gemma recounted the large crowd in attendance at the initial blast at Old Adaminaby.

“We had never seen so many people at the one place, it was unlike anything we had seen,” Gemma said.

REUNITED: Yvonne Reed, Lurline Thorpe, Gemma Collins, Kathleen Cossettini and Esther Kennedy catch-up at the Snowy Scheme 75th anniversary celebrations.

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Open invitation for state memorial to honour Gary Nairn AO A STATE memorial to celebrate the life of the Honourable Gary Nairn AO will take place at 11.00 am on Friday November 22, 2024 at Mulloon Institute’s Home Farm. Family, friends, representatives of organisations and members of the public are welcome to attend the State Memorial. Visit this link for more information, to register your attendance or to leave an online condolence - https://buff.ly/3YpAI1C We hope you can join us to celebrate the amazing legacy of our past Chairman, commemorating the remarkable life of an Australian who dedicated himself to the service of others.

Fulfilling Gary’s personal wish, the celebration of his life and legacy will take place at the Mulloon Institute’s property, a tribute supported by his family and colleagues at the Institute.

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Details of the Memorial Service: Date: Friday November 22, 2024 Time: 11.00 am. Doors will open at 9.30am. Attendees are kindly requested to be seated by 10.15am. Ushers will be on hand to assist with seating.

Location: Mulloon Institute’s Home Farm rural property: 3585 Kings Highway, Bungendore, New South Wales.If you wish to attend, please register online at www. protocol.pmc.gov.au/garynairnmemorial/register/Site/ Register Family, friends, representatives of organisations and members of the public are welcome to attend the statemmemorial. Members of the public will be shown to seating in order of arrival until the venue reaches capacity. *Note, registrations are essential.

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Flint Street Nativity does not disappoint I WAS lucky enough to obtain tickets for the first night of the Cooma Little Theatre production of The Flint Street Nativity.

How fortunate we are to have such talent in our midst in Cooma. It was a truly relaxing evening full of good old fashioned fun and laughter.

So, if you are looking for an entertaining night I believe there are still tickets available.

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Not My Cuppa Tea

By BOYD MOULD - Recollections of the Snowy River Stockmen

Maybe I’m averse to change, A victim of increasing age, I seem to like the way things used to be, Some, I s’pose, brand me eccentric Can’t convert bush miles to metric And don’t like plastic cups or teabag tea.

Remember when the quartpot stole A place in every stockman’s roll?

On the offside of the saddle it would be.

And when the sun had topped its climb The bushman mostly found the time To roll a smoke and brew some billy tea.

Now it’s gone the old tin mug The waters’ boiled in electric jug

Then poured in the thermos flask of stainless steel.

It’s placed with care in ute of course The car he uses as a horse And kids himself he’s had a cup of tea.

I don’t mind satellites on high Or watching politicians cry And I like to see a mini-skirted knee.

But of all the new inventions out There’s one I often whinge about It’s bloody plastic cups and teabag tea!

Computers rule this world today, No longer stockmen hold much sway, And so, at last, I see my destiny As altered by these new inclines, Swallowed by these changing times, Reduced to plastic cups and teabag tea.

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By LISA ASHURST

I NEVER thought I’d end up having an Instagram account.

I never even wanted one, however I am a volunteer member of one of my local rescue services who have opted to add Instagram to their social media profile.

So what does that have to do with me?

Well, I’m their local media person. I write their stories for locallybased publications and post on their Facebook page, which makes me the go-to now for their new Instagram account and I’m okay with that.

If it raises their profile even further and attracts new members, then it’s a good thing.

They do an amazing job.

But having avoided Instagram like the plague, I now have to learn how to use it.

My aversion to date has been my total disinterest in taking pics of plates of food and drinks, anything on-trend, pets, or of me adopting poses for selfies. I don’t do selfies.

Nor am I spruiking any fad diets or cosmetic products, suspect or otherwise. I’m just not all that into Insta.

Except this account is not about me. I may be uploading stills and videos and writing the posts etc, but they will be in support of and raising the public profile of a vital organisation.

So no, not about me.

But if I’m going to do this I need to be an Instagram member myself so that I can access the account I will be working on. I hope that doesn’t mean I will have to put stuff on my own account, but I suspect it does for it to remain current. Never mind, I’ll come up with something vacuous from time to time which

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Anyway, thankfully I have very tech-savvy children, because I have no idea how Instagram works (yes I know, just tragic) but as this is all about a wonderful organisation that performs a vital service for safety on the water, I need to be a wiz with it.

The posts have to look good, read even better and hopefully attract a lot of followers so yes, Daughter is going to be a great help here in getting me really comfortable with doing it right.

But I’m still feeling a bit iffy about the account I have to set up for myself. What would I post on there anyway that would interest anyone? Pics of the furniture pieces I’ve painted up?

Sure, they look good and I’ve had offers from people wanting to buy them, but still, are they Instagram-able? Any of my recent artworks?

Gee, I don’t know. If I can get away with just posting some brief text I’d be happy with that.

I don’t really need people to ‘follow’ me and won’t have a meltdown if they don’t. Just so long as my account stays current so I can keep the other one, the more important one, up to speed.

So here I am, about to do something I never thought I’d do and have absolutely no interest in. I’m creating (with a lot of Daughter’s help) an Instagram account.

My kids think it’s great that I’m embracing social media platforms other than Facebook, but as I pointed out, I’m not embracing it, I’m holding it at arm’s length. Except for the one pertaining to the organisation I’ll be promoting.

I’ll embrace that one.

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McBain welcomes revised HECS repayment system SNOWY Monaro residents are set to benefit from the Federal Government’s changes to Fee-Free TAFE and a revised HECS repayment system, aiming to improve access to skills training and reduce financial burdens associated with student loans.

Since January 2023, Fee-Free TAFE has seen more than 508,000 enrolments in priority sectors Of these places, six in 10 have been taken up by women, and one in three are in regional and remote Australia.

From 2027, the Federal Government will fund 100,000 Fee-Free TAFE places per year as a permanent part of the vocational education system.

In 2024, an additional 300,000 Fee-Free TAFE places have been made available, with 20,000 focused on construction and housing.

In addition to this significant announcement, the Government has announced that if re-elected, it will cut a further 20 percent off all student loan debts, wiping around $16 billion in student debt for around three million Australians.

For someone with the average HECS debt of $27,600 they will see around $5,520 wiped from their outstanding HECS loans next year.

Member for Eden-Monaro, Kristy McBain, said this will benefit 13,601 people in Eden-Monaro who have a student debt.

“These changes will bring real financial relief to graduates in EdenMonaro, easing the burden of student debt and allowing them to start their careers with more stability.

“Crucially, it will help skill up students for jobs in critical sectors like construction, the care sector and tech – where workers are in high demand.”

Ms McBain said this builds on the Government’s announcement that from July 1 next year it will reduce the amount Australians with a student debt have to repay per year, and raise the threshold when people need to start repaying.

Together, these reforms also build on the Government’s substantial tertiary education reforms, including: Delivering 500,000 Fee-Free TAFE places; doubling the number of University Study Hubs; introducing legislation to establish the Commonwealth Prac Payment and expand Fee-Free Uni Ready Courses; and a commitment to introduce a new managed growth and needsbased funding model for universities and establish an Australian Tertiary Education Commission.

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Historic garden, homestead opens for auxiliary fundraiser

By MELINDA CAIRNS HACK

COOMA Hospital Auxiliary’s venue for its spring fundraiser on November 17 is a property with an impressive and rich history. Kiah Lodge, located in Berridale, is a cold climate garden with many mature trees including 120-year-old black pines.

The garden opening is from 1.30pm and gate entry is $25; it will be the last event on the Cooma Hospital Auxiliary’s fundraising calendar for 2024.

The current owners have lived at Kiah Lodge (181 Stoney Creek Road), for more than 40 years.

The property has a heritage garden surrounding an early SUPPORT: Kiah Lodge will host the Cooma Hospital Auxiliary’s spring fundraiser this weekend. Organisers Monaro Australian homestead. say the garden will be at its best and an afternoon of fundraising will support the work of the Auxiliary.

One of the first settlers on the Monaro was Richard There were, however, quite Brooks, who established the a few mature plantings. The Gegedzerick property, just black pines which run along north of Berridale, in 1827. the driveway and around the It was for his purposes the back of the house were planted first section of the Kiah Lodge in 1904 and have lasted well, homestead, the two room especially as their lifespan is stone shepherds’ cottage, was usually only 80 to 100 years. built c1850.

The grove of Robinia pseudo At that stage, the priority was acacia, northwest of the house, to put food on the table. There was well established and would have been a vegetable provides much needed shade garden, and there may have and beautiful flowers in early been fruit trees planted, and summer. Their strong suckers possibly some wheat. have been re-located around The house expanded and the garden lake and to other was further extended by sub- areas. sequent inhabitants. A more Remnants of the original Visitors can also admire the old homestead on the Berridale property substantial four-room cottage orchard still survive. Some of this Sunday.

PHOTOS: Supplied was built in front of the first the existing hawthorn trees stone building, leaving the have been re-located to create plantings described they had the dry cold and rhododenoriginal as a kitchen. the oval garden adjoining the a blank canvas to work with. drons flourish, although water The family who moved to the orchard.

Their first projects were to needs to be kept up to them. homestead in 1864, had nine All the existing roses were plant many trees, establish The garden also features a daughters and three surviv- retained which still flower the box hedge and have the wide range of English cottage ing sons, requiring even more prolifically. stone wall built, so there was garden plants and exotic trees. bedrooms.

The owners’ priorities for the a framework to start with and The owners have said the In 1877 a three-room return property’s survival were water over the years the garden has development of this garden has verandah link building was and shade so early on they sank become much bigger. been a combined, researched added. several bores, one for more Being a cold climate garden effort, including constant The sole contribution to dec- reliable house water, another all planning and planting must learning, and has provided orative gardening appears to be for garden water but that still be for a cold climate. Only a them with much pleasure three Lombardy poplars to the wasn’t enough. So the major few weeks ago, when plants throughout its creation. left of the house. water investment and security had put on their lush spring The open garden includes When the current owners was the construction of a very growth a severe frost caused afternoon tea and the arrived at Kiah Lodge in large dam and pumping water considerable damage.

Nimmitabel Garden Club will February 1983 it was at the end to it from Stoney Creek, purely Even though the cold climate have a stall set up to sell a wide of a long drought. for garden water. Then they does restrict planting of many variety of plants, a book stall Water to the homestead were able to properly start species it also allows the and local produce. was supplied by a windmill, their gardening project with owners to grow some wonderTickets are available from the only enough for domestic use, water security. ful plants. Roses are a mainstay Cooma Fabric Salon and at the nothing was left for a garden.

Apart from the mature in the garden, they thrive in homestead (EFTPOS available).

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Council News

Updates | Information | Consultation

BOMBALA STREET STALL APPLICATIONS OPEN Council invites applications from organisations wishing to secure a 2025 street stall date as part of the Bombala Friday Street Stalls program.

This annual initiative gives local organisations the opportunity to host a stall on a nominated Friday in 2025, outside the Friendly Grocer.

Applicants must complete the Bombala Street Stall Application, available from our website at https://qrco.de/bombala2025 or from the front counter of Council’s Bombala office.

Applications must be received by 5pm on Friday 22 November 2024.

For full details about the program and application process, visit Council's website at https://qrco.de/bombala2025 or contact us to find out more information.

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

Closing Thursday 14 November 2024 •

Fleet Administration Officer Full Time – Berridale or Cooma

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Infrastructure Project Lead Full Time – Location Flexible

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Operator Network Jindabyne Full Time – Jindabyne

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Team Leader Water & Wastewater Civil Maintenance Full Time – Jindabyne Ranger Full Time – Berridale or Cooma

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Resource & Waste Administration Full Time – Cooma

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Assistant Technician Bredbo Full Time – Bredbo

FUNDRAISING BINS

Don't miss the last weekend of the 2024 Garage Sale Trail. We still have spots available at our group sale event in Cooma.

We have ten free Return and Earn fundraising bins available for local community groups and charities across the region.

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If your community group doesn't have a free fundraising bin and would like to start collecting bottles and cans, please contact our team.

Cooma: Multifunction Centre: 9am to 1pm Saturday 16 November 2024

No bookings are required for attendees who wish to nab themselves a bargain.

Visit https://qrco.de/CoomaSale to book your stall in Cooma.

Cooma Library is holding a second-hand book sale on Saturday, and our ScrapMart tip shops in Bombala, Cooma and Jindabyne are joining in this celebration of the circular economy with sales set for this weekend.

Find all the sales set for the big final weekend of Garage Sale Trail 2024 on the official website, to get searching, visit www.garagesaletrail.com.au

SNAKES SIGHTED As the weather continues warming up, our slithery friends are on the move again across the Snowy Monaro.

Please keep an eye out for snakes whenever you're out and about this spring and summer and take care when visiting our waste facilities.

COUNCIL MEETING

Closing Wednesday 20 November 2024 •

GARAGE SALE TRAIL

The next meeting of Snowy Monaro Regional Council is scheduled for 1pm Thursday 14 November 2024 at Jindabyne Memorial Hall.

Members of the public are welcome to attend in-person, or watch along live on the Council website at https://qrco.de/webcastSMRC To access the business paper, or to learn more about Council meeting in the Snowy Monaro, please visit https://qrco.de/SMRCmeetings

WEED OF THE WEEK

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

Our annual Weed of the Week series brings you the information you need to know about weeds and biosecurity in the Snowy Monaro.

YOUR HELP IS NEEDED

Last week we looked at alligator weed as an emerging threat, and coming this Friday, we'll be taking a look at silverleaf nightshade.

Volunteer drivers are urgently needed across the Snowy Monaro to ensure local community transport and meals on wheels services can continue providing essential support to older people and people with disability.

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

Whether you can volunteer two hours a month or twenty, by generously donating your time as a volunteer driver you’ll be helping other Snowy Monaro locals who really need your help.

Visit our website to catch up on this year's articles, with new pieces published Fridays at https://qrco.de/SMRCWeeds

Contact us today at council@smrc.nsw.gov.au or on 1300 345 345 to help support our community.

Our community services team are ready and waiting to help you hit the road for a good cause, with all the information you need to decide if volunteering is right for you.

SIGN UP TO COUNCIL NEWS Our email newsletter is the easiest way to stay informed on all the latest direct from Council.

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Email council@snowymonaro.nsw.gov.au or call the team today on 1300 345 345.

Bins will be allocated on a first come, first served basis, so get in touch today to avoid missing out.

You can exchange eligible drink containers for a 10-cent refund at the following locations: • Bombala Powers IGA 128 Maybe Street, Bombala • Cooma Woolworths Carpark 12-20 Vale Street, Cooma • Lake Jindabyne Hotel Carpark 21 McLure Circuit, Jindabyne

TENDERS SOUGHT VP436848: Dewatering and disposal of biosolids from sewage treatment plants Council is seeking tenders from suitably qualified contractors for dewatering and disposal of biosolids from sewage treatment plants.

Interested parties must obtain copies of the tender documentation from Council’s e-tendering system www.vendorpanel.com.au A non-compulsory tender site visit will be conducted at Jindabyne STP on Wednesday 27 November 2024.

CLOSING DATE: Tenders close at 5PM AEDT on Thursday 19 December 2024.

Tender enquiries should be directed to the VendorPanel online forum.

SUBMISSIONS: Completed responses can ONLY be submitted via the electronic tender box using the Word version of the schedule(s).

Respondents will receive a successful submission receipt timed and dated upon completion.

Should assistance be required please use the online manual on the portal under Support/ Online Manuals/Making a Submission or contact the VendorPanel customer support team at support@vendorpanel.com.au or (03) 9095 6181.

Submissions must be fully received by the closing time as late submissions will not be accepted. Council is not bound to accept the lowest priced Tender or all or any part of a Tender and reserves the right to conduct the Request for Tender process and select the successful respondent(s) as it sees fit. All responses must be made by online submission. Any response made by any other means (open email, facsimile, post or in person) will not be considered.

POOL OPENING DATES

Council is here to help. If you have questions about any weeds on your property, please get in contact with our specialist biosecurity officers for advice and assistance.

Council is excited to share the opening dates for public pools across the region.

Can’t identify a weed? Send in some photographs or arrange a free onsite inspection and one of our staff will promptly respond.

Bombala Open now until Saturday 22 March 2025.

Download the free NSW WeedWise app for detailed information on how to identify and manage weeds: www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/biosecurity/weeds

Visit the Department of Primary Industries (DPI) website for information on control methods: www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/biosecurity/weeds/weed-control

Cooma Open now until Monday 31 March 2025.

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

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

For more information about pool hours and fees, please visit https://qrco.de/SMRCpools.

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ARTS & CULTURE

Charles a finalist in prestigious awards

STUNNING: Cooma photographer, Charles Davis, is thrilled his image Lake’s Edge has earned a top 100 spot in the ‘Wildlife Photographer of the Year’ awards run by the Natural History Museum in London.

PHOTO: Charles Davis

Cooma photographer’s Lake Mungo shot earns top 100 spot

By MELINDA CAIRNS HACK

AN IMAGE that placed local photographer, Charles Davis, in the top 100 of a prestigious and highly respected international awards competition was strangely enough not one Charles was overly-excited about.

Charles entered ‘Lake’s Edge’, taken from Lake Mungo, NSW; it was one of close to 60,000 photographs in the “Wildlife Photographer of the Year” awards run by the Natural History Museum in London.

‘Lake’s Edge’ features nine adult emus on Lake Mungo’s eastern border crossing a thin white strip of ancient sand on the edge of the outback.

Emus travel along the dunes in search of food, water, and mates.

There is a steep drop-off along the sand embankment, which in the image, appears to be a distinct line contrasting above the lower-lying scrub when viewed at a certain angle.

“I was annoyed that I never got the shot I was after at Lake Mungo,” Charles said.

“I thought it was a cool photo, but I don’t actually remember why I entered this photo because I didn’t rate it very much.

Everyone else sees something different in the photo though...I just see it for what it was at the time. I didn’t see that two images merged when I took it, I just remember the moment.”

From thousands of entries, there are only 100 chosen to be award finalists.

“It’s like the Oscars of photography and, if you win the award, it’s similar to a restaurant getting a Michelin star,” Charles said.

The prize money for the award

is 10,000 pounds.

“Being a winner of this award gives the photographer kudos to sell that image for a lot of money,” he said.

“It’s the label that attaches to your name that gives the credibility to your work, that nothing else can. You are the best wildlife photographer in the world for that year.

“You’re up against the world’s best, like Nat Geo photographers.

“It’s ruthless. There are six judges and an adjudicator and they go through on average 60,000 images. It takes them about a month to cut it down.

“Every photo in this award is a level above and it’s not like any other photo awards on earth, an average photo will not make the cut.

“Last year there were 21 extra images that were the people’s choice that I was in, and this year I was in the actual exhibition, printed up on the wall in the Animals in their Environment category.

“I was apparently close to taking out that category, so that’s a pretty big deal.

“These awards really recognise different photos, ones that make you think, and that’s what the Lake Mungo one does, which is I think why I got through to the final.”

Not satisfied with this accomplishment, Charles is aiming to reach the ultimate pinnacle - to be named the adult Grand Title Winner.

“Some people try their entire lives just to get in it, but obviously I want to win it,” he said.

“The awards night is quite special - a black-tie dinner in the Natural History Museum, which

I think is basically one of the most prestigious buildings in the world.

“All 100 photos go around the world on tour, including the Sydney Maritime Museum next year.”

Lake Mungo is in an isolated corner, between South Australia and Victoria, an enormous extinct lake, virtually dried out with the exception of some water on the one side in small dams. It has a strip of sand dune that runs around the eastern edge of it, that’s about 50 kilometres long, and it’s just white sand. The emus go over that strip of sand every day.

“I enjoy the challenge of photographing wildlife,” he said.

“I spent 11 days sitting up on a sand dune, just watching.

“I didn’t get the photo I was after, which was of some chicks and just dad’s legs, but the photo I entered I got on day five, just at the end of the day during the last minute of day light.

“That drop away makes it look like two images merged on top of each other, but they are on the sand and there’s mallee forest in the background.

“It’s a very hard line between the sand and scrub, and then the shadows and the light was just amazing.

“The sand almost looks like snow, which I like.”

At 38, Charles has been professionally photographing the natural world around him for a decade. Photographs of Australian wildlife showcasing the beautiful Snowy Monaro can be found around the globe hanging on walls in galleries, offices and private homes.

His photos have been

published in magazines, books and publications over the years, and have won numerous awards, both nationally and Internationally.

“Photographing nature is for me like hunting, but nothing has to die. I still get that buzz - it’s problem-solving, being out in nature, tracking, and being stubborn in order to get a photo you have been trying to get for years. It’s not about being patient, it’s about being stubborn.”

Charles’ photography has been primarily focused on snow, but one of his next projects is sand.

“I have done the snow thing a lot, now the next thing I am doing is sand. It looks so much like snow - I get that same voided white, negative space backgrounds from sand.

“I am working every day to try and get that award-winning shot.

“There are photos for selling and photos for awards. For those award photos, what wins might not be a best seller.

“This diversity in photography is good for your brand...it gives you something to aim for, so even if I don’t win at least I am trying hard to do better and that equals better images.

“If I take the photo from around here, then that’s also selling our local area.

“It’s advertising the area’s best assets, that everyone owns, all the natural things that are unique to this region...nature is the most valuable “arts” in this area. We are not selling Snowy Hydro or ski resorts. Nature is what will sustain us when Snowy Hydro is done, or resorts can’t operate any more, people will still come for the nature.”

Charles has come a long way from the days of his first camera, a point and shoot for his birthday.

“I got really into photography using that, then I got a big boy’s camera when I was in Canada. I quickly realised I didn’t want to photograph snowboarding, so I went to the dump and started photographing eagles and bears.

“When I came home, as I come from a very science, hunting, farming and arty family, all of those influences in my life came together and I thought I know all the animals here, I know the high country, I know how to ski...I’ll just photograph the things I want to photograph, and people took a liking to it.

“I also place a high value on my own individuality, and I hate photographing things the same way that other people do it, so I very much try to do things differently and luckily people appreciate it.”

Charles’ success at making a living selling his wildlife prints is testimony to his uniqueness.

“I guess there’s something I do that’s a bit different. I am the only wildlife photographer with a gallery - maybe I am better at selling, I don’t know what it is.

“We also treat the gallery as another visitor’s centre for the area. Every single person is made to feel welcome who comes through the gallery door.

They don’t have to buy anything, as long as they leave with a smile, and we tell them where to go to see platypus or kangaroos or whatever, we’ll send them to those places.

“Cooma is special, and it can be changed from a service town to a tourist destination; it’s the centre of the universe, in my opinion. We are half way between Sydney and Melbourne, an hour-and-a-half from the beach and the snow, and an international airport.”

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Jindabyne talent launches debut album

By NATHAN THOMPSON

THE last 12-months has taken Jindabyne musician, Gabi Forman, across the country.

From Tamworth to Tasmania, the 18-year-old has been busy honing her singer/songwriter skills.

While juggling Year 12 school commitments, volunteers roles and performing in multiple bands, Gabi has also found time to record a debut album.

Gabi will launch her album on Saturday night, alongside a showcase of local musical talent.

Her debut album ‘I Feel You’ will be unveiled at the Jindabyne Bowling Club from 6pm on Saturday November 16.

The album launch night, supported by Jindabyne Bowling Club, Jindabyne RSL, Jindabyne Lions and Nimmity Artz, will offer patrons a free night of entertainment by not only Gabi and her band but other top local performers.

“Jindabyne has supported me as my career has developed so I want to give something back to my community,” the now Berridale resident and new Snowy Mountains Grammar School graduate said.

“I also want to support my fellow local musicians and show Jindabyne what awesome talent we have in the area so I am being joined on stage by

The K Brothers, Esper XD, Cool Change, Sue Sell and Chris Marshall during the night.

“Jindabyne RSL has supported me with costs associated with the album production and I have been singing the national anthems for ANZAC and Remembrance Day for years, so Jindy Bowlo is our obvious launch venue.

“Lions Club of Jindabyne has been a huge supporter too.”

Gabi said she is a strong believer in giving back to her community.

“Using my music is a great way of doing this. On Sunday, I played at a garden party to raise money for the mcCr and also played at ANBC Bombala to raise money for Currawarna Independent Living,” Gabi said.

“Nimmity Artz has helped with album production and the expertise of Kelvin Fahey has been gold along with the support of local community 2MNO.” The album, which contains four original folk-flavoured songs written by Gabi, was recorded, mastered and produced by Gabi’s aunt Fiona Forman at Red Robin Studios in Tasmania.

The feature song I Feel You, written about Gabi’s late grandfather and the affect he had on her life, features three generations of Forman musicians: her 75-year-old grandmother Frances Forman from

Laurieton, her mother Karen Forman from Berridale, uncle Trevor Forman and niece Miki Forman from Leith, Tasmania.

Gabi played guitar and mandolin and sang lead and backup vocals.

Bibbenluke fiddler Gus Olding also features with Gabi on both I Feel You and the beautiful ethereal ballad The Girl which highlights the difficulties some children face.

All the songs address human emotions such as grief, hope and love.

Gabi will perform a set with her Jindabyne-based drummer Chris Marshall and bass player Sue Sell, playing contemporary, folk, bluegrass and light country covers and the original songs from the EP. The K Brothers from Berridale, Justin and Filip, will open the night with fiddle and piano music, former ANBC national champion Alex Eldred aka Esper XD will play, as will local band Cool Change.

“It is going to be a huge night of free entertainment,” Gabi said.

Gabi, who graduated from the CMAA Academy Country Music in July, will perform at Tamworth Country Music Festival in January.

CDs and other merchandise will be available for sale.

I Feel You will be published LOCAL TALENT: Jindabyne musician Gabi Forman will launch her first CD this on streaming platforms from Saturday. Gabi will be joined by a host of local performers for the occasion.

PHOTO: Supplied November 16.

Community Information Sessions

Come along to one of these sessions to ask questions and provide feedback.

SNOWY 2.0 PROJECT UPDATE

COMMUNITY RESEARCH FINDINGS

WATER UPDATE

Jindabyne | 21 November, 6pm Jindabyne Bowling Club, Bay St Adaminaby | 26 November, 6pm School of Arts & Community Hall, Denison St Cooma | 27 November, 6pm Cooma Ex-Services Club, Vale St

Contact 1800 623 776 | community@snowyhydro.com.au

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ROUNDTOOIT annual event a success

By TRISTA HEATH

SNOWY River Woodturners ROUNDTOOIT event was a huge success as 26 lathes and 31 woodturners participated in the three-day workshop.

Open to the public on Sunday November 10, the community had the opportunity to watch demonstrations, ask questions and bid on their favourite pieces, created by fellow woodturners, at the auction.

President of the Snowy River Woodturners, Bill Fletcher, said the event this year has been successful, everyone involved in this year’s challenge really put in their all and challenged their skills and knowledge of woodturning.

The challenge included each woodturner being given three pieces of wood to make a back scratcher, 55cm long with a technical claw on the end.

“Woodturners, who have years of experience, were challenged with this task and had to sit back and think about it, everyone talked with one-another and shared their knowledge in order to get the best results,” Mr Fletcher said.

“This task took time and involved a lot of technique.”

For the first time, the women participating in the three-day workshop that aren’t woodturners, were given a knitting challenge to knit a teddy bear with wool from the local area.

Dan Steiner from Woodcraft Guild ACT announced the winners of both the polishing challenge and teddy bear

WOODTURNERS: Back scratcher challenge winners John Penprase from Hobart and Larry Sloan from Wagga Wagga.

PHOTOS: Trista Heath

knitting challenge.

Bega couple, Paul Healey was awarded a six pack of local beer as the winner of the polishing challenge and Carol Healey won a Birds Nest voucher as the winner of the teddy bear challenge.

Mr Steiner said he encourages all participants to come again next year and praised the Snowy River Woodturners for a

Back scratchers created by all woodturning participants.

Participants showcase their skills to the public.

fantastic ROUNDTOOIT event.

“Come again next year, this has been a ball to attend, and I recommend everyone attend again and encourage newcomers to also get involved,” Mr Steiner said.

Judging the best back scratcher challenge was Catherine Sawyer, a Sports and Rec employee with a participant of the event from Victoria,

Esther Dennis.

First place went to John Penprase from Hobart who demonstrated fine-tuned work and a sturdy claw.

Second place went to Larry Sloan from Wagga Wagga who demonstrated fine craftmanship and a technique-based claw.

Mr Fletcher said some feedback from community members was how interesting

Pieces on offer for the community auction on Sunday.

Techniques and knowledge of the craft were shared to the many community The community had the opportunity to watch members on Sunday. demonstrations and ask questions.

Judging the best back scratcher challenge was Catherine Sawyer, a Sports and Rec employee.

and valuable it is to watch these experienced woodturners turning out some wonderful pieces.

“People are already talking about next year’s event and what challenge we will do,” Mr Fletcher said.

“The 2024 ROUNDTOOIT event has been a great success and we look forward to another great event next year.”

Woodturner, Debra demonstrated her unique use of water colours and resin in her pieces.

Nathan, Hilton, Paul and Dan addressed the public encouraging past, present and new-coming woodturners to attend next years event.

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6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show.

11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 My Kitchen Rules. 1.30 Border Security: International. 2.00 Catch Phrase. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 7News Local. 6.30 7News @ 6:30. 7.00 Home And Away. 7.30 The 1% Club UK. 8.30 The Big Trip. 9.45 First Dates UK. 10.50 The Latest: Seven News. 11.20 Unbelievable Moments Caught On Camera. 12.20 Late Programs.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: Heart Of The Manor.

(2021) 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 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. Return. 8.30 Listing Melbourne.

9.40 Britain’s Most Expensive Houses. 10.40 9News Late. 11.10 Law & Order: Organized Crime. 12.00 Tipping Point. 1.00 Hello SA. 1.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 Taskmaster Australia. 11.40 Entertainment Tonight.

12.00 Farm To Fork. 12.30 Family Feud.

1.00 10 News First: Lunchtime. 2.00 Wheel Of Fortune. 2.30 Lingo. 3.30 10 News First: Afternoon. 4.00 Neighbours. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Shark Tank. 8.40 NCIS. 9.40 NCIS: Origins.

10.40 10’s Late News. 11.05 The Project.

12.05 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 48 Hours To Victory. 2.55 Railway Journeys UK. 3.40 The Cook Up. 4.10 The Supervet. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Michael Mosley: Wonders Of The Human Body. New. 8.30 The Jury: Death On The Staircase. 9.35 The Old Man. 10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 Desperate Measures. 11.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Sydney Weekender. 2.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 Surf Patrol.

4.30 Better Homes And Gardens. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt.

7.30 Heartbeat. 8.45 The Inspector Lynley Mysteries. 10.45 Law & Order: UK. 11.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 American Pickers. 12.00 Pawn Stars. 1.00 Outback Truckers. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Storage Wars: New York. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Highway Patrol. 8.30 The Force: Behind The Line. 9.30 World’s Wildest Police Videos. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Flushed. 7.00 It’s Academic.

8.30 Left Off The Map. 9.00 Home Shopping. 10.30 House Rules. 12.00 Buffy The Vampire Slayer. 3.00 Modern Family. 3.30 Bondi Vet. 4.30 Glee. 5.30 The Goldbergs. 6.00 Modern Family. 6.30 First Dates UK. 8.35 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares. 10.35 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA. 11.35 Late Programs.

6.00 Home Shopping. 8.00 NBL Slam. 8.30 Diagnosis Murder. 10.30 JAG. 12.30 NCIS. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder.

5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 FBI. 10.30 The Weekly Kick-Off. 11.00 NCIS. 11.55 48 Hours. 12.50 Home Shopping. 2.20 Diagnosis Murder. 4.10 JAG.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.00 Two And A Half Men. 1.30 King Of Queens. 2.00 Becker. 2.30 Frasier. 3.30 Rules Of Engagement. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 King Of Queens. 5.00 Becker. 5.30 Frasier. 6.30 Neighbours.

7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory.

9.30 Two And A Half Men. 10.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.15 ER. 3.00 Doctor Who. 3.45 Fresh Off The Boat.

4.05 Would I Lie To You? 4.35 MythBusters.

5.30 Merlin. 6.15 Car S.O.S. 7.00 My Family.

7.30 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Big Boys. 9.20 Mother And Son. 9.50 ER. 11.15 Rage. 12.15 Classic Countdown. 1.15 Friday Night Dinner.

1.35 Fresh Off The Boat. 2.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 4.15 Fireman Sam. 4.40 Builder Brothers Dream Factory. 5.20 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.05 Kangaroo Beach.

6.25 The Adventures Of Paddington. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.35 Little Lunch. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.25 Doctor Who. 9.55 Merlin. 10.40 Fresh Off The Boat. 11.00 Speechless. 11.20 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.35 ABC News Day. 3.00 ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing.

5.00 ABC News With Joe O’Brien. 6.00 ABC News Hour. 7.00 ABC National News.

7.30 7.30. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.45 The Business. 9.00 The World. 10.00 ABC Nightly News. 10.30 Planet America. 11.00 ABC Late News. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 Explore. 2.05 Shakespeare And Hathaway. 3.05 Antiques Roadshow.

3.35 MOVIE: It Shouldn’t Happen To A Vet. (1976) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 As Time Goes By. 8.40 Midsomer Murders. 10.40 Harry Wild.

11.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.35 Queer Sports. 2.30 Insomnia And Me. 3.35 The Weekly Football Wrap. 4.05 WorldWatch. 6.00 The Fast History Of Toys. 6.20 Lost Gold Of World War II. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 MOVIE: Full Metal Jacket. (1987) 10.40 MOVIE: Drive. (2011) 12.30 Late Programs.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 News. 12.30 Press Club. 1.35 Media Watch. 2.00 Brush With Fame. 2.30 Back Roads. 3.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. 3.25 Long Lost Family. 4.15 Grand Designs New Zealand. 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. 6.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice.

6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30.

8.00 Hard Quiz. 8.30 Question Everything.

9.05 Fisk. 9.35 Planet America. 10.05 Spicks And Specks. 10.35 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 11.15 Late Programs.

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6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Your Money & Your Life. 2.30 Border Security: International. 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. 8.00 Highway Patrol.

8.30 Australia’s Most Dangerous Prisoners.

9.30 Body In The Bin: Murder Of Louise Kam. 10.30 The Latest: Seven News. 11.00 What The Killer Did Next. 12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. 1.00 My Way. 1.30 Getaway. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia.

5.30 WIN News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 RPA. 8.30 Emergency. 9.30 A+E After Dark. 10.30 9News Late. 11.00 Casualty 24/7. 11.50 Resident Alien. 12.40 Tipping Point. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 2.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Farm To Fork. 12.30 Family Feud. 1.00 10 News First: Lunchtime. 2.00 Wheel Of Fortune.

2.30 Lingo. 3.30 10 News First: Afternoon.

4.00 Neighbours. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Soccer.

AFC F FA World Cup ualifier. Third round. Australia v Saudi Arabia. 10.30 10’s Late News. 10.55 The Cheap Seats. 11.55 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.05 48 Hours To Victory. 3.10 Railway Vietnam. 3.40 The Cook Up. 4.10 The Supervet. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. 8.30 Japan: World’s Most Punctual Train. 9.25 Paris Has Fallen. 10.20 SBS World News Late. 10.50 Miniseries: The Typist. 11.55 Faking Hitler. 2.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 Impossible Builds. 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 Surf Patrol. 4.30 Better Homes And Gardens.

5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown. 8.30 Miss Scarlet And The Duke. 10.50 Murdoch Mysteries.

11.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

12.00 NFL. NFL. Week 10.

New York Giants v Carolina Panthers.

Replay. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Storage Wars: New York. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Air Crash Investigations: The Accident Files.

9.30 Mighty Planes. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Flushed. 7.00 It’s Academic.

8.30 Left Off The Map. 9.00 Home Shopping. 10.30 House Rules. 12.00 Buffy The Vampire Slayer. 3.00 Modern Family. 3.30 Bondi Vet. 4.30 Glee. 5.30 The Goldbergs. 6.00 Modern Family. 6.30 First Dates UK. 8.35 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA. 10.35 Ramsay’s Costa Del Nightmares.

11.35 First Dates UK. 1.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Home Shopping. 8.00 What’s Up Down Under.

8.30 Diagnosis Murder. 10.30 JAG. 12.30 NCIS. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 Blue Bloods. Return.

9.25 FBI. 11.15 48 Hours. 12.15 Home Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.00 Two And A Half Men. 1.30 King Of Queens. 2.00 Becker. 2.30 Frasier. 3.30 Rules Of Engagement. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 King Of Queens. 5.00 Becker. 5.30 Frasier. 6.30 Neighbours.

7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory.

9.30 Two And A Half Men. 10.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.10 ER. 2.55 Doctor Who. 3.45 Fresh Off The Boat.

4.05 Would I Lie To You? 4.35 MythBusters.

5.30 Merlin. 6.15 Car S.O.S. 7.00 My Family.

7.30 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Hard Quiz.

9.00 Question Everything. 9.30 Gruen. 10.10 ER. 11.35 Rage. 12.35 Classic Countdown.

1.35 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 4.40 Builder Brothers Dream Factory. 5.20 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.05 Kangaroo Beach. 6.25 The Adventures Of Paddington. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.35 Little Lunch. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.25 Secrets Of The Zoo. New. 9.10 Teenage Boss: Next Level. 9.40 Doctor Who. 10.25 Merlin. 11.10 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 ABC News Day. 3.00 ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing.

5.00 ABC News With Joe O’Brien. 6.00 ABC News Hour. 7.00 ABC National News.

7.30 7.30. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.45 The Business. 9.00 The World. 10.00 ABC Nightly News. 10.30 Australian Story. 11.00 ABC Late News. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

11.30 My Favorite Martian.

12.00 Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 As Time Goes By. 3.10 Antiques Roadshow. 3.40 MOVIE: The Sleeping Tiger. (1954) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow.

7.30 The ’80s Top Ten. New. 8.30 Poirot.

10.45 See No Evil. 11.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.25 Who Killed The WCW? 2.20 Ice Cowboys. 3.05 The Wine Lovers’ Guide To Australia. 3.40 WorldWatch. 5.40 The Fast History Of Toys. 6.05 Blondie: Glass Heart. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Greatest Escapes With Morgan Freeman. 10.10 Late Programs.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Grand Designs Australia.

2.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame. 2.30 Back Roads. 3.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. 3.30 Long Lost Family. 4.15 Grand Designs New Zealand. 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. 6.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Grand Designs Australia. 9.00 Long Lost Family. 9.45 Fake Or Fortune? 10.45 ABC Late News. 11.00 The Business. 11.15 Late Programs.

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6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show.

11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: A Date With Danger. (2021) 2.00 Catch Phrase. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 7News Local. 6.30 7News @ 6:30. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 8.30 Growing Home With Jamie Durie. Final. 9.30 Murder In The Goldfields. 11.30 GetOn Extra. 12.00 Taken.

2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. 5.00 NBC Today.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: Dancing Through Christmas. (2021) 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 David Attenborough’s Planet Earth III. 8.40 MOVIE: Spencer. (2021) Kristen Stewart, Timothy Spall, Jack Farthing. 11.00 Inside Beverly Hills. 11.50 MOVIE: Dancing Through Christmas. (2021) 1.35 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 Sort Your Life Out. 11.45 Entertainment Tonight.

12.00 Farm To Fork. 12.30 Family Feud.

1.00 10 News First: Lunchtime. 2.00 Wheel Of Fortune. 2.30 Lingo. 3.30 10 News First: Afternoon. 4.00 Family Feud. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 10 News First.

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project.

7.30 Jamie Oliver: Fast & Simple. 8.30 Matlock. 9.30 NCIS. 10.40 10’s Late News.

11.05 The Project. 12.05 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Secrets Of The Royal Palaces. 3.00 NITV News: Nula.

3.35 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. 4.05 Wonders Of Scotland. 4.30 Jeopardy! 4.55 Letters And Numbers. 5.25 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Lost Treasures Of Ancient Rome. 8.30 Castle Secrets. 9.25 Kennedy. 10.15 SBS World News Late. 10.45 The Lesson. 12.25 The Wall: The Chateau Murder. 2.55 Inside The Modelling Agency. 3.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. 2.30 Weekender.

3.00 DVine Living. 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 Surf Patrol. 4.30 Better Homes And Gardens. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 I Escaped To The Country. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Air Crash Investigations: The Accident Files. 3.00 Timbersports. 3.30 Cricket. Women’s Big Bash League. Match 27. Perth Scorchers v Sydney Thunder.

7.00 Cricket. Women’s Big Bash League.

Match 28. Melbourne Stars v Melbourne Renegades. 10.30 MOVIE: Men In Black II. (2002) 12.20 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Buffy The Vampire Slayer. 2.50 A Moveable Feast. 3.20 Modern Family.

3.45 Bondi Vet. 4.45 Sean’s Kitchen.

5.15 Australia’s Got Talent. 6.30 MOVIE: Abominable. (2019) 8.30 MOVIE: The Social Network. (2010) Jesse Eisenberg, Andrew Garfield, Justin Timberlake. 11.00 MOVIE: Downhill. (2020) 12.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Home Shopping. 8.00 What’s Up Down Under.

8.30 Diagnosis Murder. 10.30 JAG. 12.30 NCIS. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 FBI. 12.15 Home Shopping.

2.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.00 Two And A Half Men. 1.30 King Of Queens. 2.00 Becker. 2.30 Frasier. 3.30 Rules Of Engagement. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 The King Of Queens.

5.00 Becker. 5.30 Frasier. 6.30 Ghosts.

7.30 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory.

9.30 Two And A Half Men. 11.00 Rules Of Engagement. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.10 ER. 2.55 Doctor Who. 3.40 Fresh Off The Boat. 4.05 Teenage Boss: Next Level. 4.35 MythBusters. 5.25 Merlin. 6.15 Car S.O.S. 7.00 My Family. 7.30 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 MOVIE: The Long Kiss Goodnight. (1996) Geena Davis. 10.30 ER. 12.30 Rage. 1.45 Classic Countdown. 2.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 5.20 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.05 Kangaroo Beach. 6.25 The Adventures Of Paddington. 7.05 Andy And The Band.

7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures.

8.00 Scooby-Doo And Guess Who? 8.30 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 8.55 Robot Wars. 9.55 Doctor Who. 10.45 Merlin.

11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

3.00 News Afternoons.

4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 ABC News.

6.00 ABC News Hour. 7.00 ABC National News. 7.30 ABC Evening News. 8.00 Planet America: Fireside Chat. 9.00 The World. 9.30 Close Of Business. 10.00 ABC Nightly News.

10.30 Asia News Week. 11.00 ABC Late News. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.50 World’s Greatest Islands. 2.50 Antiques Roadshow. 3.20 MOVIE: Eureka Stockade. (1949) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Antiques Downunder.

8.30 Titanic: 25 Years Later With James Cameron. 9.30 The Fall Of Osama Bin Laden. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.05 Tiny Beautiful Things. 2.40 Larping Saved My Life. 3.10 Planet A. 3.40 WorldWatch. 5.35 The Fast History Of Toys. 5.55 The Complete Taylor Swift Story. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 A League Of Their Own Road Trip: SE Asia. 9.25 Secrets Of Miss America.

10.15 Late Programs.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Fake Or Fortune? 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Shetland. 2.00 Plum. 3.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. 3.30 Long Lost Family. 4.15 Grand Designs New Zealand. 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. 6.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice.

6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Gardening Australia. 8.30 Shetland. 9.30 Fisk. 10.00 Question Everything. 10.30 Hard Quiz. 11.05 ABC Late News. 11.20 Grand Designs New Zealand. 12.05 Late Programs.

Classifications: (P) Preschoolers (C) Children (G) General (PG) Parental Guidance (M) Mature Audiences (MA15+) Mature Audiences Only (AV15+) Extreme Adult Violence Consumer Advice: (a) Adult themes (d) Drug references (h) Horror (s) Sex references (l) Language (m) Medical procedures (n) Nudity (v) Violence. Please note: Listings are correct at the time of print and are subject to change by networks.

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6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. 12.00 Horse Racing. Hunter Race Day and Caulfield Thousand. 5.00 Seven News At 5.

5.30 Sydney Weekender. 6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line.

7.30 MOVIE: The Sound Of Music. (1965) Julie Andrews, Christopher Plummer. 11.10 MOVIE: Last Night In Soho. (2021) 1.35 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Surfing Australia TV. 12.30 Our State On A Plate.

1.00 Great Australian Detour. 1.30 My Way. 2.00 20 Years Of Convoy. 3.00 David Attenborough’s Planet Earth III. 4.00 Helloworld. 4.30 The Garden Gurus. 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Getaway. 6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 MOVIE: Gladiator. (2000) 10.35 MOVIE: Conan The Barbarian. (2011) 12.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.30 The Drew Barrymore Show. 10.00 The Weekly Kick-Off. 10.30 Shark Tank. 11.40 Dessert Masters. 1.00 Silvia’s Italian Masterclass.

1.30 The Dog Down Under. 2.00 Charming China. 2.30 Buy To Build. 3.00 What’s Up Down Under. 4.00 My Market Kitchen. 4.30 Cook With Luke. 5.00 10 News First. 6.30 MOVIE: Encanto. (2021) 8.30 The Cheap Seats. 9.30 Ambulance Australia. 10.45 Shark Tank. 11.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Figure Skating. ISU Figure Skating. Grand Prix 4. H’lights.

4.40 Ancient Egypt By Train. 5.35 Forgotten Frontlines. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Secrets Of The Royal Palaces.

Return. 8.25 The Cotswolds With Pam Ayres. 9.15 Treasures Of India With Bettany Hughes. 10.10 So Long, Marianne. 11.10 Paris Paris. 12.05 Hope. 2.20 Face To Face.

3.20 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 The Yorkshire Vet. 2.00 Escape To The Country. 3.00 To Be Advised. 5.00 Horse Racing. Hunter Race Day and Caulfield Thousand. 5.30 RSPCA Animal Rescue.

6.00 Taste Of Australia With Hayden Quinn.

Return. 6.30 The Highland Vet. 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country.

11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Adelaide 500. Qualifying and support races. 3.00 Motor Racing.

Supercars C’ship. Adelaide 500. Prerace and race 23. 6.00 Pawn Stars. 7.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Finals. 9.15 MOVIE: Terminator 2: Judgment Day. (1991) 12.05 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.30 My Asian Banquet. 12.00 Australia’s Cheapest Weddings. 1.00 Australia’s Got Talent. 2.15 Wife Swap Australia. 3.30 Dancing With The Stars: All Stars. 5.00 Jabba’s Movies. 5.30 MOVIE: Surf’s Up. (2007) 7.30 MOVIE: The Karate Kid. (2010) Jackie Chan. 10.20 MOVIE: Jojo Rabbit.

(2019) 12.25 Late Programs.

6.00 Home Shopping. 9.00 Jake And The Fatman. 10.00 IFISH. 10.30 Diagnosis Murder. 12.30 Bondi Rescue. 1.00 JAG. 2.00 Soccer. A-League Women. Round 3. Sydney FC v Western Sydney Wanderers. 4.30 On The Fly. 5.00 Reel Action. 5.30 Diagnosis Murder. 6.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 Bull. 1.10 FBI. 2.05 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

10.00 Rules Of Engagement. 10.30 The King Of Queens.

11.00 Farm To Fork. 11.30 Friends. 12.25 Impractical Jokers. 12.50 Dessert Masters.

2.00 Frasier. 3.00 The King Of Queens.

3.30 Becker. 4.00 Frasier. 5.00 Shark Tank.

6.00 The Big Bang Theory. 10.30 Two And A Half Men. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.15 ER. 3.00 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 3.45 Fresh Off The Boat. 4.05 Would I Lie To You? 4.35 MythBusters. 5.30 Merlin. 6.15 Car S.O.S. 7.00 Spicks And Specks. 7.30 Would I Lie To You? 8.00 QI. 8.30 Live At The Malthouse.

9.35 The IT Crowd. 10.45 ER. 12.10 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 4.35 Little J And Big Cuz. 5.20 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.05 Interstellar Ella. 6.25 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom.

7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.30 Teenage Boss: Next Level. 7.55 The Crystal Maze. 8.45 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.25 Speechless. 9.50 Officially Amazing. 10.20 Teen Titans Go! 10.40 Crazy Fun Park. 11.10 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 News. 2.30 Breakfast Couch.

3.00 News. 3.30 Close Of Business. 4.10 Planet America: Fireside Chat. 5.00 News.

5.30 Asia News Week. 6.00 Evening News.

6.30 Australian Story. 7.00 National News.

7.30 Back Roads. 8.00 News Tonight. 8.15 Four Corners. 9.10 Planet America: Fireside Chat. 10.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

11.00 Edgar Wallace Mysteries. 12.25 MOVIE: Huckleberry Finn. (1974) 2.50 MOVIE: The Truth About Women. (1957) 5.00 MOVIE: How To Murder Your Wife. (1965) 7.30 MOVIE: When Harry Met Sally. (1989) Billy Crystal.

9.30 MOVIE: Mermaids. (1990) Cher, Winona Ryder. 11.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.05 Beyond Oak Island.

2.55 United We Drive. 3.20 Jungletown.

4.10 WorldWatch. 6.05 The Future With Hannah Fry. 6.35 The Secret Genius Of Modern Life. 7.35 Impossible Engineering.

8.30 Great Australian Concerts: Missy Higgins. 9.35 Great Australian Concerts: The Living End. 10.40 Late Programs.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16

6.00 Rage Charts. 7.00 Weekend Breakfast.

9.00 Rage. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Shakespeare And Hathaway: Christmas Special. 1.25 Grantchester. Final. 2.30 Question Everything. 3.00 Spicks And Specks. 3.30 River. 4.40 Classic Countdown Extras. 5.00 Spicks And Specks. 5.30 Landline. 6.00 Australian Story. 6.30 Back Roads. Final. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Countdown 50 Years On. 9.05 Midnight Oil: The Hardest Line. 10.45 Rage.

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6.00 Morning Programs. 12.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. 1.00 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 12. Adelaide 500. Day 2. Qualifying and support races. 3.00 Motor Racing.

Supercars Championship. Round 12.

Adelaide 500. Day 2. Pre-race and race.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 My Kitchen Rules.

8.35 Tsunami: The Wave That Shook The World. 10.35 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous. 11.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Hello SA. 6.30 A Current Affair. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Cross Court. 10.30 Surf Boats. 11.30 Fishing Australia. 12.00 Drive TV. 12.30 The Pet Rescuers. 1.00 Attenborough’s Wonder Of Song. 2.00 MOVIE: Loch Ness. (1996) 4.00 Explore TV. 4.30 Helloworld. 5.00 9News First At Five.

5.30 RBT. 6.00 9News Sunday. 7.00 60 Minutes. 8.00 A Remarkable Place To Die. New. 10.00 9News Late. 10.30 See No Evil.

11.30 The First 48. 12.20 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Dessert Masters. 1.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 1.30 Good Chef Bad Chef.

2.00 Farm To Fork. 2.30 Basketball. NBL. Round 9. Melbourne United v Adelaide 36ers. 4.30 Luxury Escapes. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 The Sunday Project. 7.00 Dessert Masters. 8.00 The Graham Norton Show. 9.10 FBI. 10.10 FBI: International.

11.10 The Sunday Project. 12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Speedweek.

3.15 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys.

5.05 Wonders Of Scotland. 5.30 Forgotten Frontlines. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Venice From Above. 9.45 JFK Revisited: Through The Looking Glass. 11.50 Waterman: Duke – Ambassador Of Aloha.

1.35 Royal Autopsy. 3.20 How To Get Fit Fast. 4.15 Peer To Peer. 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera News.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 The Great Australian Doorstep.

10.30 South Aussie With Cosi. 11.00 The Surgery Ship. 12.00 Golf. Men’s NSW Open.

Final round. 5.00 RSPCA Animal Rescue.

5.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 Rosemary & Thyme. 8.30 McDonald And Dodds. 10.30 Great Scenic Railway Journeys. 11.15 The Highland Vet. 12.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Red’s Fishing Adventures. 1.30 Cricket. Women’s Big Bash League. Match 30. Melbourne Stars v Brisbane Heat.

5.00 Cricket. Women’s Big Bash League.

Match 31. Sydney Thunder v Sydney Sixers. 8.30 MOVIE: Venom. (2018) Tom Hardy, Michelle Williams. 10.35 MOVIE: Zombieland. (2009) 12.25 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.30 Kitty Is Not A Cat. 9.00 Get Clever.

9.40 Farmer Wants A Wife. 11.15 Behave Yourself. 12.15 Wife Swap Australia. 1.45 Home And Away. 4.00 My Kitchen Rules.

5.30 Gold Coast Ocean Rescue. 6.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly. 7.30 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. 10.30 Law & Order. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

10.30 Diagnosis Murder.

11.30 On The Fly. 12.00 Escape Fishing With ET. 12.30 Shark Tank. 1.30 Bondi Rescue.

2.30 Camper Deals. 3.00 What’s Up Down Under. 4.00 IFISH. 4.30 Basketball.

NBL. Round 9. Brisbane Bullets v Perth Wildcats. 6.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 Bull.

12.10 Late Programs.

6.00 Becker. 6.30 Frasier.

7.30 Neighbours. 9.30 Becker. 10.00 Frasier. 11.00 Family Feud.

1.00 The Bold And The Beautiful. 3.00 Becker. 3.30 Frasier. 4.20 Dessert Masters.

5.30 MOVIE: Encanto. (2021) 7.30 The Big Bang Theory. 10.00 Two And A Half Men. 12.30 South Park. 2.30 Just For Laughs Montreal. 3.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.45 ER. 3.30 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 4.15 Fresh Off The Boat. 4.35 MythBusters. 5.30 Merlin.

6.10 Car S.O.S. 7.00 Spicks And Specks.

7.30 Would I Lie To You? 8.00 QI. 8.30 Countdown 50 Years On. 10.05 Rage. 11.05 ER. 11.55 Friday Night Dinner. 12.15 Fresh Off The Boat. 12.35 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 4.20 Odd Squad. 4.35 Little J And Big Cuz. 5.10 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.05 Interstellar Ella. 6.25 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.30 MOVIE: Nancy Drew. (2007) 9.05 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.50 Speechless. 10.10 Doctor Who. 10.55 Dwight In Shining Armour. 11.20 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 News. 2.30 Aust Story. 3.00 News. 3.30 Offsiders. 4.00 Landline. 5.00 News With Auslan. 5.30 News Regional.

6.00 Evening News. 6.30 Secret Science.

7.00 National News. 7.30 Insiders. 8.30 ABC News Tonight. 9.00 ABC Nightly News. 9.30 Australian Story. 10.00 Late News Weekend.

10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

9.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.00 Thunderbirds. 10.30 My Favorite Martian. 11.00 Getaway. 11.30 MOVIE: The Small Back Room. (1949) 1.40 MOVIE: Geronimo. (1962) 3.50 MOVIE: Run For The Sun. (1956) 6.00 M*A*S*H. 8.00 Tennis. Billie Jean King Cup. Quarter-final.

2.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.00 States Of Undress.

1.55 Jeopardy! 4.00 WorldWatch. 4.30 PBS Washington Week. 4.55 Fashionista.

5.10 Shane Smith Has Questions. 6.05 Big Zuu’s 12 Dishes In 12 Hours. 6.40 Mysteries From Above. 7.35 Abandoned Engineering.

8.30 Disaster Autopsy. 9.25 Tokyo Vice.

10.30 Late Programs.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Compass.

11.30 Songs Of Praise. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Australia. 2.45 Nigella’s Christmas Kitchen.

3.15 Long Lost Family. 4.00 Restoration Australia. 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. 6.00 Grand Designs Australia. 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Fisk. 8.30 Plum. 9.25 I Was Actually There. 9.55 You Can’t Ask That. 10.55 Miniseries: Marriage.

Final. 11.55 Late Programs.

ABC

SEVEN

NINE

TEN

SBS

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show.

11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 My Kitchen Rules. 1.35 Border Security: International. 2.05 Catch Phrase. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 7News Local. 6.30 7News @ 6:30. 7.00 Home And Away. 7.30 My Kitchen Rules. 9.00 Murder In A Small Town. New. 10.30 S.W.A.T. 11.30 The Latest: Seven News. 12.00 Lopez Vs. Lopez. 12.30 Satisfaction. 2.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 A Remarkable Place To Die. 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 RBT. 8.30 Murder Down Under. 9.30 A Killer Makes A Call.

10.30 9News Late. 11.00 Chicago Med. 11.50 Tipping Point. 12.40 Pointless. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 4.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 Dessert Masters. 11.40 Entertainment Tonight.

12.00 Farm To Fork. 12.30 Family Feud.

1.00 10 News First: Lunchtime. 2.00 Wheel Of Fortune. 2.30 Lingo. 3.30 10 News First: Afternoon. 4.00 Neighbours. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Dessert Masters. 8.40 Matlock. 9.40 Five Bedrooms. 10.40 10’s Late News. 11.05 The Project. 12.05 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.55 Dolly: The Sheep That Changed The World. 3.05 Railway Vietnam. 3.40 The Cook Up. 4.10 The Supervet. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Into South America With Nick Knowles. 8.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 9.25 Never Mind The Buzzcocks. 10.05 Have I Got News For You U.S. 11.00 SBS World News Late. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Your Money & Your Life. 1.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. 2.00 Weekender.

2.30 Great Scenic Railway Journeys. 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 Surf Patrol. 4.30 Better Homes And Gardens. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 Inspector Morse. 10.50 Murdoch Mysteries. 11.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.00 Border Security. 2.30 Supercars C’ship. Adelaide 500. H’lights.

3.30 Supercars C’ship. Adelaide 500.

H’lights. 4.30 Talking W. 5.00 American Resto. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Aussie Gold Hunters. 8.30 Outback Crystal Hunters. 9.30 Bamazon.

10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Kitty Is Not A Cat. 7.00 It’s Academic. 8.30 Left Off The Map. 9.00 Home Shopping. 10.30 House Rules.

12.00 Buffy The Vampire Slayer. 3.00 To Be Advised. 4.30 Glee. 5.30 The Goldbergs.

6.00 Modern Family. 6.25 First Dates UK. 7.30 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. 10.30 Bones. 12.30 Psych. 1.30 First Dates UK. 2.30 S.W.A.T.

6.00 Home Shopping. 8.00 What’s Up Down Under.

8.30 Escape Fishing With ET. 9.30 Shark Tank. 10.40 Diagnosis Murder. 11.35 JAG. 12.30 NCIS. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman.

3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 9.25 FBI. 11.15 48 Hours. 12.15 Home Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.00 Taskmaster Australia.

2.00 Becker. 2.30 Frasier. 3.30 Rules Of Engagement. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 The King Of Queens. 5.00 Becker. 5.30 Frasier.

6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Two And A Half Men. 11.00 Rules Of Engagement. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.10 ER. 2.55 Doctor Who. 3.40 Fresh Off The Boat.

4.05 Would I Lie To You? 4.35 MythBusters.

5.25 Merlin. 6.10 Car S.O.S. 7.00 My Family.

7.30 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 9.15 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 9.35 MythBusters. 10.25 ER. 11.15 Friday Night Dinner. 11.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 5.20 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.05 Kangaroo Beach. 6.25 The Adventures Of Paddington. 7.05 Andy And The Band.

7.35 Little Lunch. 7.50 Operation Ouch!

8.25 Matilda And The Ramsay Bunch.

9.00 Teenage Boss: Next Level. 9.30 Poh’s Kitchen. 9.55 Doctor Who. 10.40 Merlin.

11.25 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.00 ABC News Day. 2.00 Parliament. 3.10 ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 ABC News With Joe O’Brien. 6.00 ABC News Hour. 7.00 ABC National News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.45 The Business. 9.00 The World.

10.00 ABC Nightly News. 10.30 The Art Of...

11.00 ABC Late News. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

12.55 The Young And The Restless. 2.00 The Reserve. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Alive And Kicking.

(1958) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House.

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.40 The Good Karma Hospital.

9.40 Agatha Raisin. 10.40 Law & Order: Organized Crime. 11.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.25 The Real Stories Of Basketball. 2.20 Nuts And Bolts. 2.50 Munchies Guide To Northern England.

3.40 WorldWatch. 5.55 Adam Eats The 80s. 6.15 Curse Of Oak Island. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 MOVIE: James Blunt: One Brit Wonder.

(2023) 10.20 Late Programs.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.05 Australia Remastered: Forces Of Nature. 2.00 Parliament Question Time.

3.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. 3.25 Long Lost Family. 4.15 Grand Designs New Zealand.

5.00 Antiques Roadshow. 6.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30. 8.00 Australian Story. 8.30 The Space Shuttle That Fell To Earth. 9.30 Media Watch. 9.50 Q+A. 10.50 ABC Late News.

11.05 The Business. 11.25 Late Programs.

ABC

SEVEN

NINE

TEN

SBS

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show.

11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 My Kitchen Rules. 1.30 Border Security: International. 2.00 Catch Phrase. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 7News Local.

6.30 7News @ 6:30. 7.00 Home And Away.

7.30 My Kitchen Rules. Final. 9.10 Defying Gravity: Curtain Rises On Wicked. 10.10 Alert: Missing Persons Unit. 11.10 The Latest: Seven News. 11.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: A Country Christmas Harmony. (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. 8.30 The Grand Tour. 9.50 9News Late. 10.20 Resto My Ride Australia.

11.20 Transplant. 12.10 Tipping Point. 1.05 Our State On A Plate. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 2.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.40 Entertainment Tonight. 12.00 Farm To Fork. 12.30 Family Feud. 1.00 10 News First: Lunchtime. 2.00 Wheel Of Fortune.

2.30 Lingo. 3.30 10 News First: Afternoon.

4.00 Neighbours. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Taskmaster Australia. 8.40 The Cheap Seats. Final. 9.40 Law & Order: SVU. 10.40 10’s Late News.

11.05 The Project. 12.05 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Have I Got News For You U.S. 2.50 The Weekly Football Wrap. 3.30 The Great Separation.

5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Great Coastal Railway Journeys. 8.30 The Zelensky Story. Final.

9.30 World’s Greatest Train Journeys From Above. 10.25 SBS World News Late. 10.55 Babylon Berlin. 12.45 Son Of. 2.25 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Creek To Coast. 2.30 My Greek Odyssey.

3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 Surf Patrol. 4.30 Better Homes And Gardens. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Call The Midwife. 8.30 Inspector George Gently. 10.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Aussie Gold Hunters. 2.00 Outback Crystal Hunters. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Storage Wars: New York. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Outback Truckers. 9.30 Big Rig Bounty Hunters. 10.30 Ice Road Truckers. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 House Rules. 12.00 Buffy The Vampire Slayer. 3.00 To Be Advised. 4.30 Glee. 5.30 The Goldbergs. 6.00 Modern Family. 6.25 First Dates UK. 8.35 MOVIE: DodgeBall: A True Underdog Story. (2004) Vince Vaughn, Ben Stiller, Christine Taylor.

10.30 The Goldbergs. 11.00 First Dates UK. 12.05 Late Programs.

6.00 Home Shopping. 8.00 What’s Up Down Under.

8.30 Diagnosis Murder. 10.30 JAG. 12.30 NCIS. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 9.25 FBI. 11.15 48 Hours. 12.15 Home Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.00 Two And A Half Men. 1.30 King Of Queens. 2.00 Becker. 2.30 Frasier. 3.30 Rules Of Engagement. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 King Of Queens. 5.00 Becker. 5.30 Frasier. 6.30 Neighbours.

7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory.

9.30 Two And A Half Men. 10.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.10 Doctor Who. 2.55 Fresh Off The Boat. 3.20 Would I Lie To You? 3.50 MythBusters. 5.25 Merlin. 6.10 Car S.O.S. 7.00 My Family. 7.30 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 9.15 Fisk. 9.40 Friday Night Dinner.

10.05 ER. 10.55 Fresh Off The Boat. 11.15 Documentary Now! 11.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 4.15 Fireman Sam. 4.40 Builder Brothers Dream Factory. 5.20 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.05 Kangaroo Beach.

6.25 The Adventures Of Paddington. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.35 Little Lunch. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.25 Deadly 60. 8.55 Whale With Steve Backshall. 9.45 Doctor Who. 10.35 Merlin. 11.20 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Parliament Question Time.

3.10 News. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 ABC News. 6.00 ABC News Hour. 7.00 ABC National News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.45 The Business. 9.00 The World.

10.00 ABC Nightly News. 10.30 Creative Types With Virginia Trioli. 11.00 ABC Late News. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.50 Explore. 2.05 The Good Karma Hospital. 3.05 Antiques Roadshow.

3.35 MOVIE: The Man Who Haunted Himself. (1970) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 Shakespeare And Hathaway.

9.40 Whitstable Pearl. 10.40 Forensics: Catching The Killer. 11.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.40 Bamay. 2.00 Dark Side Of The ‘90s. 2.55 The Pizza Show.

3.20 Kickin’ Back. 3.55 WorldWatch. 5.50 Adam Eats The 80s. 6.15 The Curse Of Oak Island. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Hoarders.

10.05 Have I Got News For You U.S. 11.00 Bloodlands. 12.05 Late Programs.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 News. 1.00 Miriam Margolyes Impossibly Australian.

Final. 2.00 Parliament. 3.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. 3.30 Long Lost Family. 4.15 Grand Designs New Zealand. 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. 6.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice.

6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30.

8.00 Headliners. New. 8.50 Solar System With Brian Cox. New. 9.50 Anh’s Brush With Fame. 10.20 Kitchen Cabinet. 10.50 ABC Late News. 11.05 Late Programs.

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Perfect family home 21 Baroona Avenue 3 Bed 1 Bath 2 Car $459,000 One Agency Jodi Alexander NESTLED in the busy town of Cooma, this charming threebedroom house is the perfect family home. Located at 21 Baroona Avenue, this property offers a peaceful and tranquil lifestyle while still being close to all amenities.

With spacious living areas, a low maintenance backyard, and ample parking space, this is a home that ticks all the boxes.

Step inside and be greeted by the warm and inviting atmosphere of this well-maintained house.

The open plan living area is perfect for entertaining friends and family, with plenty of space for everyone to relax and unwind.

The kitchen is equipped with modern appliances and ample storage, making meal preparation a breeze.

The three bedrooms are all generously sized and feature built-in wardrobes, providing plenty of storage space. The bathroom

is well-appointed and includes a bathtub, perfect for a relaxing soak after a long day. Additional features of this property include a garage, carport, and extra open car spaces, ensuring there is plenty of room for all your vehicles.Outside, the backyard is low maintenance, with an easily accessed area ideal for outdoor entertaining or simply enjoying the sunshine. The yard would be ideal for an aspiring gardener, with a fenced off yard for your canine companion or chook shed.

Located in a highly soughtafter area, this property is within walking distance or a short drive to schools, parks, and local shops.

Cooma offers a vibrant community atmosphere, with a range of recreational activities and amenities to enjoy. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to make this charming house your new family home.

Contact One Agency Jodi Alexander today to arrange an inspection and see all that this property has to offer. Don’t wait, as properties like this don’t stay on the market for long. Experience the best of Cooma living in this charming three-bedroom house - your perfect family home awaits.

Impressive Subdivision Potential

Lot 2 Mulach Street Approx 42.66 Hectares

$490,000

NEW LISTING

15 Baroona Avenue 3

1

$390,000

1

• This expansive 1.05-hectare parcel of land presents a wealth of potential • Plans drawn up for dividing into 6 sizeable lots.

• Includes unassembled shed, two shipping containers and a composting toilet • Lot 2 Mulach Street is a canvas ready for your vision.

• An approved plan for a liveable shed is included

Don’t Settle for Average

151 Vale Street 5

2.5

1

$789,000

Hidden Gem Waiting to be Discovered

• Delightful residence for both investors and first home buyers.

• Fresh internal paint and plush new carpeting throughout.

• A sizeable backyard presents an excellent canvas for outdoor activities.

• This property is a competitively priced entry into the housing market.

• 3 bed home is equipped with both gas and reverse cycle heating

• Introducing a magnificent Federation Brick Home • Perfectly blends timeless elegance with modern-day family living.

• Features include beautifully pressed metal ceilings and exquisite bay windows • 1-bedroom flat, offering the utmost convenience and privacy.

• Seeking the perfect balance between space, character, and location?

Comfort, Style, and Convenience

• Picturesque views from the front deck of vacant land and distant hills • Renovated house boasts a practical open plan living area • Three well-appointed bedrooms, providing ample space for a growing family • Large front entertaining deck with built in spa

22 Yareen Road 3

1

$550,000

2

• Solar panels to help with the cost of running the home.

CONTACT JODI ALEXANDER P: 6252 6121 M: 0414 865 922 E: monarosales@oneagency.com.au

www.oneagencyjodialexander.com.au

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Potential on tap – yours for the taking

Address: “East View” 10 Granite Street, Berridale NSW 2628

Agent: Kirshner Mackay Property and Livestock Located just a few minutes drive southeast of Berridale, “East View” offers an outstanding opportunity to secure a lifestyle parcel of land with easy access via bitumen road and in close vicinity to town.

The property includes a 50 square metre shed built to lock up stage and approved as a dwelling under the existing DA, zoned R5 – Large Lot Residential with dual occupancy permissible under the current LEP, the current DA also includes a three bedroom, two bathroom home and approved onsite sewage management system, single phase power connected to shed, secure water supply via town water, spring and a dam. All

the hard work has been done here that’s for sure.

Fenced into one paddock plus a yard fence around the shed. The block itself is a gently undulating east and north facing block showcasing outstanding views as far as the eye can see, naturally lightly timbered with Manna Gum, Hickory and Wattle. Additionally, there are several other species of trees which the current owner has planted.

The sale of “East View” presents an excellent opportunity to acquire a great starter block with an impressive head start, awaiting you to make it your own. Don’t miss your chance to secure this great property!

“East View” 10 Granite Street, Berridale NSW 2628 goes to online auction on Tuesday December 3, 2024 at 6:30pm via the Realtair website. Don’t out, contact the KMPL office to book your private inspection today.

Charming lifestyle property awaits

Address: “Clearview” 1999 Dry Plains Road, Dry Plain NSW 2630

Agent: Kirshner Mackay Property and Livestock “Clearview” presents an excellent opportunity for those looking to find their forever home or perhaps a tranquil escape for a holiday home set in the Snowy Mountains with some of the best trout fishing on your doorstep.

Located within close proximity to Cooma and Adaminaby alike sits this four bedroom, two bathroom, weatherboard cottage.

Featuring formal dining with wood fireplace, separate living room with a second wood fireplace, main bathroom with spa bathtub, abundant built in storage throughout, large laundry and undercover verandah.

Further to the home is a 12m x 13m workshop or shed with concrete floor, a single car garage, garden or storage shed, chook pen, dog runs, well maintained grounds and garden, plus a variety of fruit trees. All of this while still allowing enough space for your horses or maybe some sheep or a few head of cattle.

Fenced into three paddocks of

“East View ”

“Clearv iew ”

1999 D ry Plains R oad, D ry Plain NSW 2630

10 Granite Street, Berridale NSW 2628 • • • •

5.296 H a or 13.08 Acres (Approx.)

ocated only a few minutes drive south east of Berridale.

Bitumen road access.

Boasting spectacular views east and north as far as the eye can see. ently undulating east and north facing block, naturally lightly timbered with Manna um, some Hickory as well as Wattle. urther tree species planted by the current custodian include Red um, ellow Box, Sequoia, apanese Maple, Apple Box, Mountain Ash, Snow um, Shea Oak, River Red um, Himalayan Cedar, Spotted um, Ironbark, Olive Trees, Wheeping Willows, Silver Birch, Western Red Cedar with room for plenty more.

• oned R5 arge ot Residential, with dual occupancy permissible under the current E .

• A fi y square metre shed built to lock up stage and approved as a dwelling under the existing A. • The current A also includes a three bedroom, two bathroom home and approved onsite sewage management system.

• Single phase power is connected to the shed.

• Water supply via town water, spring and a dam.

• Currently fenced into one paddock plus yard fence around the shed.

AGENTS COMMENTS: The sale of “East View” o ers an excellent opportunity to acquire a lifestyle parcel of land close to Berridale with easy access and a solid head start with shed, power and water in place as well as a current A for a home. This A can of course be amended to suit your own personal needs as required, sub ect to approvals from all Contact: Maddy Kirshner relevant authorities. & Nick Kirshner on t hesitate and contact our office now!

P: 02 6456 6783 W: kirshnermackay.com.au Online Auction: Tuesday 3rd ecember 2024 Commencing 6:30pm Venue: Online Auction Website Realtair Inspect: By Appointment with Exclusive Agent Only.

KIRSHNER MACKAY Property & Livestock

predominantly native pastures, basalt as well as shale derived soils present. Secure water supply through Pat Anne Creek, a reliable well, plus rainwater. Solar panels feeding excess power back into the grid.

Well sheltered with Manna Gum, White Gum, Peppermint and Wattle making up the majority of trees.

Tempted? This complete package is awaiting its next custodians. Visualise yourself in this charming cottage, taking in the stunning easterly views as far as the eye can see! Don’t miss your chance to make it your own.

“Clearview” 1999 Dry Plains Road, Dry Plain NSW 2630 goes to online auction on Tuesday December 10, 2024 at 6:30pm via the Realtair website! Don’t miss out, contact the KMPL office to book your private inspection today.

• •

13.36 H a or 33.01 Acres (Approx.)

ocated about 30 minutes or so drive north west of Cooma. our bedroom, two bathroom, weatherboard cottage on mains power, featuring formal dining with wood fireplace, separate shaped living room with yet a second combustion wood fireplace.

• Main bathroom with spa bathtub.

• Ample built in storage throughout.

• arge laundry with direct access to backyard.

• Under cover verandah.

• urther infrastructure includes a 12m x 13m workshop or shed with concrete floor, single car garage and a garden or storage shed.

• Chook pen, dog runs, well maintained grounds and garden including a variety of fruit trees.

• Solar panels supplementing power during the day feeding excess power back into the grid.

• Secure water supply via at Anne Creek, a reliable well plus rainwater harvesting.

• redominantly native pastures, basalt as well as shale derived soils present.

• Manna um, White um, eppermint and Wattle make up the ma ority of trees, fenced into three paddocks.

AGENTS COMMENTS: “Clearview” is the complete package indeed, located within close striking distance to Cooma and Adaminaby alike. The perfect permanent residence or holiday home with some of the best trout fishing close by. lenty of room for a horse or four, maybe some sheep or a few head of cattle. Well sheltered, boasting stunning Contact: Nick Kirshner & Aaron Mackay easterly views as far as the eye can see!

P: 02 6456 6783 If all this sounds like you, don t hesitate and contact our sales W: kirshnermackay.com.au team now for your own private inspection!

Online Auction: Tuesday 10th ecember 2024 Commencing 6:30pm Venue: Online Auction Website Realtair Inspect: By Appointment with Exclusive Agent Only.

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Where tranquillity and history combine

Address: “Old Bibbenluke Inn” 16-20 Burnima Street, Bibbenluke NSW 2632

Agent: Kirshner Mackay Property and Livestock

Prime lifestyle block

Address: “Lark Ridge” Corrowong Road, Corrowong NSW 2633

Agent: Kirshner Mackay Property and Livestock “LARK Ridge” is approximately 106.33 hectares or 262.75 acres of mountain land, the perfect weekend escape. Spectacular views back to the main range and the vast valleys below can be seen from the open bay machinery shed at the top of the escarpment at approximately 1,010m above sea level.

Dual occupancy dwelling entitlement permissible under the current LEP, subject to all relevant approvals, presenting fantastic opportunity to build not one but two

separate homes capturing the stunning views of the mountains and valley alike.

The topography ranges from gently undulating around the top ridge and partly cleared, to more heavily timbered as it drops down into the valley. Secure water supply via one large dam and multiple smaller dams.

“Lark Ridge” offers maximum privacy and serenity, while still being in close proximity to Delegate, some 20 minutes drive into town.

Don’t miss your opportunity to secure this unique prime lifestyle block, going to online auction on Tuesday November 26, 2024 at 6:30pm via the Realtair website. Contact the KMPL sales team to coordinate your private inspection.

A RARE opportunity to secure your own piece of history. Step back in time all the while still enjoying modern comforts.

Located in striking distance to the coast and the Snowy Mountains alike. Easy access to Bombala and Cooma, nestled in the quaint hamlet of Bibbenluke.

Built in 1875, the “Old Bibbenluke Inn” was once a community hub and waystation for the gold fields. Constructed from locally sourced granite, and retaining its original working fireplaces, this historic inn preserves its old-world charm while seamlessly blending with the architect-designed extension added in 2000.

The property comprises three bedrooms, two separate living spaces, formal dining, office, library, kitchen with built-in pantry, two bathrooms and internal laundry, with underfloor heating in the extension. Entry is via a covered verandah with expansive views where you can kick back and take it all in.

Aside from the main dwelling the property also boasts several picturesque out-buildings

“L ark R idg e”

“Old Bibbenluke Inn”

Corrow ong R oad, Corrow ong NSW 2633 •

106.33 H a or 262.75 Acres (Approx.)

ocated ust a 20-minute drive out of elegate, accessed via a private right of carriageway leading up to the top of the ridge at approx. 1,010m above sea level.

• Spectacular views of the surrounding landscapes and all the way back to the snowcapped main range.

• An open bay machinery shed constructed at the top of the escarpment looking back towards the mountains.

• Approx. 106.33 hectares or 262.75 acres of mountain land, partly cleared and gently undulating around the top of the ridge becoming more heavily timbered dropping down into the valley.

• Some fencing has been constructed around the top of the ridge.

• One large dam and multiple smaller dams have been constructed to ensure secure water access.

• ual occupancy dwelling entitlement permissible under the current E , sub ect to all relevant approvals.

AGENTS COMMENTS: “ ark Ridge” presents a unique opportunity to secure a prime lifestyle block to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Only a 20-minute drive into elegate whilst still o ering maximum privacy and serenity.

A farm shed already constructed and other potential building sites already cleared, this property is ust waiting for you to build your mountain escape. The elevated position o ering expansive views of the valley below and mountains beyond. on t hesitate and contact our office today!

including a timber cottage with covered porch accompanying a timber garage, a woodshed attached to the old stables, two old outhouses and a potting shed.

Picture yourself enjoying the tranquillity of the award-winning landscaped gardens, no stone has been left unturned. Or perhaps imagine using the original external stone fireplace for baking or slow-roasting.

The land consists of four separate titles, totalling approximately 6,297m2 or 1.55 acres (per UCV). Water is securely supplied via three rainwater tanks, a bore, and a connection to the local Bibbenluke water supply.

Water for the garden can also be pumped from the river.

Held by the same family for over 100 years, this is proof that opportunities like this do not come up that often. A unique and outstanding property with the option to live in as is, make it your own or perhaps develop further.

Don’t miss your chance to own your own piece of history, “Old Bibbenluke Inn” goes to online auction on Tuesday November 26, 2024 at 6:30pm via the Realtair website.

Contact the KMPL sales team on 02 6456 6783 to book your private inspection.

16-20 Burnima Street, Bibbenluke NSW 2632 •

6,297m2 or 1.55 acres (Approx. as per UCV)

Contact: Maddy Kirshner & Aaron Mackay P: 02 6456 6783 W: kirshnermackay.com.au Online Auction: Tuesday 26th November 2024 Commencing 6:30pm Venue: Online Auction Website Realtair Inspect: By Appointment with Exclusive Agent Only.

Conditions Apply

The “Old Bibbenluke Inn” is located in striking distance to the coast and the Snowy Mountains with easy access to Bombala and Cooma, in the quaint hamlet of Bibbenluke.

• Built in 1875, the “Old Bibbenluke Inn” was once a community hub and waystation for the gold fields.

Constructed from locally sourced granite, and retaining its original working fireplaces, this historic inn preserves its old-world charm while seamlessly blending with the architect-designed extension added in 2000.

• The current floor plan comprises three bedrooms, two separate living spaces, formal dining, office, library, kitchen with built-in pantry, two bathrooms and internal laundry, with underfloor heating in the extension. Entry is via a covered verandah with expansive views of the magnificent surrounding countryside. The original external stone fireplace at the rear of the Inn is perfect for baking or slow-roasting.

• The property encompasses several picturesque out-buildings set in an award-winning landscaped garden with dry-stone walls. A timber cottage with covered porch currently serves as an artist studio and accompanies a timber garage, a woodshed attached to the old stables (or second garage), two old outhouses and a potting shed.

• Water is securely supplied via three rainwater tanks, a bore, and a connection to the local Bibbenluke water supply. Water for the garden can also be pumped from the river.

• The land consists of four separate titles, totalling approximately 6,297m2 or 1.55 acres (per UCV).

AGENTS COMMENTS: Held by the same family for over 100 years and the current Contact: Nick Kirshner owner for 36, you now have a rare opportunity to own this & Maddy Kirshner charming property, rich in history and tastefully updated, with P: 02 6456 6783 flexibility to make it your own, or perhaps develop it further. The W: kirshnermackay.com.au “Old Bibbenluke Inn” has many stories to tell – you could write Online the next chapter.

Auction: Tuesday 26th November 2024 Contact our sales team to arrange your Commencing 6:30pm own private inspection now!

Venue: Online Auction Website Realtair Inspect: By Appointment with Exclusive Agent Only.

Conditions Apply

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‘Roadview’, lifestyle acreage

Address: 60 Bucky Springs Road, Bombala Asking: $590,000 Agent: Nutrien Harcourts Bombala

LIFESTYLE acreage close to town? Yes, please.

Located approximately 5km from Bombala and featuring 40.81ha/100.842ac the property is currently being used for grazing purposes. The property is subdivided into five paddocks, with some

pasture improvement with patches of phalaris, rye grass, cocksfoot and sub clover with fencing in good to fair condition.

Native timbers provide shelter and shade and there is approximately five hectares of Peppermint and Blackwood trees.

A golden cypress wind brake approximately 215m long with tall Tasmanian blue gums creates an ideal wind break for the front paddock and the two-bay machinery shed (fitted with 5KV solar system that

feeds 95 percent of produced power back to the grid).

The property also features a two-stand shearing shed (connected to mains power) with sheep yards and race.

All paddocks are watered by dams, with one spring fed dam on the property having proven to be very reliable over the last 44 years.

Featuring many beautiful views and a building entitlement under the current LEP, this is a wonderful opportunity to build a rural lifestyle minutes from town.

FOR SALE

177 Maybe Street, Bombala

Asking: $250,000

Visionary Wanted!

Looking for a project with multiple options for development? This could be the one!

• 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, open kitchen/dining • Original features - timber floors and decorative cornice • Corner block with two titles • Walking distance to main CBD, Bombala River parklands and schools Whether it is an urban oasis or a modern dual occupancy you desire the only limitation is your imagination.

FOR SALE

140 Maybe Street, Bombala

Asking: $300,000

Superb retail location

Located in a central position within the main shopping area of Bombala this is a wonderful retail location!

• Spacious open shop floor with lovely big windows for window displays • Well maintained brick building with rear access and courtyard • Slow combustion heater, reverse cycle air conditioning • Staff amenities area and his and hers bathrooms Whether investing or starting your own business, this is a solid investment property to add to your portfolio.

Christine McIntosh

Frances Lomas

M 0427 584 004

M 0436 419 594

Real Estate Sales

Bombala

E christine.mcintosh@nh.com.au

Property Management E frances.lomas@nutrien.com.au

P 02 6458 3558 | 144 Maybe Street, Bombala | nutrienharcourts.com.au

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‘That A Way’ owner says sell ADDRESS: That A Way Delegate, NSW 264 HA / 654AC AGENT: Elders A WONDERFUL opportunity to purchase a productive rural property located only seven kilometres from the town of Delegate in southeast NSW, that comprises 264 hectares (654 acres). This is a gem with plenty of potential that has bitumen main road frontage.

Consisting of a mix of improved granite and native pastures plus a small number of scattered gums. The country is gently undulating and would really suit further pasture improvement.

Fencing is a standout feature with the property subdivided into 12 paddocks with lane ways servicing three strategically located sets of cattle yards.

There is ample water supply that included the Riverview Creek plus many spring fed and runoff dams.

Delegate enjoys an annual average rainfall of around 700mm.

Improvements include a three-bay Colorbond shed with one of the bays fully enclosed. There also is an extra shed containing two 20-foot shipping containers.

Key points: • 264 Hectares | 654 acres* • Seven km bitumen road frontage from Delegate • Suitable for cattle, prime lambs and cropping • Ample water and 700mm rainfall • Three sets of cattle yards • Excellent fencing, 12 paddocks and lane ways • Colorbond shed and two 20-foot shipping containers.

• Don’t delay, call the Elders sales team for an inspection

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‘THAT A WAY’ Delegate, NSW | 264 HA / 654 AC

Owner says sell !

• 7 km bitumen road frontage from Delegate • Suitable for cattle, prime lambs and cropping • Ample water & 700mm rainfall • 3 sets of cattle yards • Excellent fencing, 12 paddocks & lane ways • Colourbond shed & 2 x 20ft shipping containers.

Consisting of a mix of improved granite and native pastures plus a small number of scattered gums.

The country is gently undulating and would really suit further pasture improvement. Fencing is a standout feature with the property subdivided into twelve paddocks with lane ways servicing three strategically located sets of cattle yards. There is ample water supply that includes the Riverview Creek plus many spring fed and runoff dams.

Auction Thursday 12th December, 11am Venue Delegate Country Club Tim Schofield 0428 526 733 Sam Green 0428 973 520 Elders Cooma eldersrealestate.com.au/300P165982 *Approx.

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challenges. With the right policy and investment settings, agriculture can help Australia overcome its challenges.

“While strong economic policies are vital to our sector’s growth, the people driving agriculture are at the heart of everything we achieve. It’s why we’ve included an ask to boost farmer wellbeing following from the National Forum on Mental Health and Wellbeing in Agriculture the NFF hosted in March.”

Forbes: Tamworth: Cooma:

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pressures, while shifting global dynamics add further complications.

“Families are grappling with rising costs, tight budgets and growing uncertainties. Australian farmers also share these burdens as productivity growth lags, input prices fluctuate, and market volatility squeezes margins,” Mr Jochinke said.

“Yet we remain steadfastly optimistic about agriculture’s role in helping Australia address these

Gegedzerick projects UPPER Snowy Landcare had a few very successful days out at Gegedzerick and surrounds delivering two projects: Project Understorey, and the Hollow Homes, both supported by Snowy Hydro.

Project Understorey has seen a large array of grass and shrub species planted into existing tree plots to help restore ecological function to these areas by providing a full suite of plant species.

The Hollow Homes has involved the innovation of the Hollow Hog boring machine, to drill homes into standing trees, greatly increasing available habitat for important bird species like the gang gang, and brown treecreeper.

Jun-24

THE National Farmers’ Federation has delivered 20 targeted investments in its 2025-26 Pre-Budget Submission to drive productivity growth, not only in the agricultural sector, but for the Australian economy.

National Farmers’ Federation president, David Jochinke, said the Australian economy continued to navigate complex challenges from slowing productivity growth to ongoing cost-of-living

Moth night THE warm weather has brought out many moths and interesting insects. Upper Snowy Landcare is holding a Moth Night during National Pollinator Week on Friday November 15 at 6pm to 8pm at Mt Gladstone Nature Reserve.

There will be white gazebo walls and lights set up to attract many flying and crawling things to be observed, photographed and discussed.

These events are a great opportunity to spend time in nature, learn and marvel at some wonderful moths, and chat with like-minded people about all things citizen science and hobby naturalist.

Hot drinks, snacks will be provided.

RSVP to this email at contact@uppersnowylandcare. org.au

Apr-24

National Farmers release budget priorities

Project Understorey has seen a large array of grass and shrub species planted into existing tree plots to help restore ecological function to these areas by providing a full suite of plant species.

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drier areas.

The re-stocker cattle market lifted on the back of some rain with the majority of cattle heading north to the better areas.

Locally, more and more livestock are hitting the market as the season tightens and producers become nervous as to when it will rain.

Wethers and cows and calves are making up the bulk of this, yet store crossbred lambs are quickly coming onto the market and numbers of these will build rapidly within the next eight weeks.

Talking with vendors, plenty have seen the season break as late as November/December and with our cooler climate, we will still see good growth if we can get some rainfall.

There will be a special store cattle sale held in Cooma on November 29 (two weeks later than normal) so please reach out to your agent if you would like to book cattle in for this sale.

Mar-24

MARKET UPDATE: Damien Roach of Nutrien Ag Solutions Cooma says good stock continues to sell despite markets fluctuating.

PHOTO: Nathan Thompson

PROJECTS: The Hollow Homes project is underway to greatly increase available habitat for important bird species.

PHOTOS: Upper Snowy Landcare

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LIVESTOCK markets continued to fluctuate last month with some areas receiving rain while others are needing moisture quite badly.

Some large yardings are being seen across the state in both sheep and cattle with killable stock in limited supply and processors struggling to secure good numbers.

The lamb market is very good for the good lambs with some trade lambs making up to $9/kg DW for new season lambs with weight. The secondary types are taking up a majority share of the market and are being discounted heavily.

Store lambs are generally making $3.50/kg live weight for second cross lambs but this market is sliding as the weather remains dry and lambs are being forced into the market.

Mutton numbers are increasing and this is expected to continue as we near Christmas with plenty of growers opting not to sell in last year’s disappointing markets but will be forced to this year. Regarding prices, they are typically trending around $3.30-$3.40/ kg CW but up to $3.80 if well covered and heavy, and sub $3 if plain in condition.

The cattle market has slid slightly this month, with cows coming back under the $3/kg live weight mark. Angus feeder steers are hovering around $3.60-$3.70 in the saleyards but some feedlots do have up to $4 for bigger lines.

Light weight cattle are very up and down with weaner and yearlings making over $4 in areas which have received rain, yet can be under $3 in the

Controlling feral pigs THROUGHOUT November, Local Land Services will be hosting workshops across the region on feral pig management.

These workshops will be run by industry expert, Mark Lamb, who will share his knowledge of practical and effective methods of managing feral pigs on your farm.

With more than 20 years of experience working with invasive pest species, Mr Lamb will provide valuable insights and practical strategies to help effectively control and monitor feral pigs.

Why attend?

Gain valuable insights from industry experts, learn practical skills for effective pig management and network with other land managers and pest control professionals.

Event highlights: - Choosing your control tool: Learn how to select the most effective tool for managing feral pigs on your property; - Feral pig signs and behaviours: Recognise what to look for and understand feral pig activities; - Baiting, trapping and monitoring: Discover techniques to keep track of and manage feral pig populations; - Free feeding: Learn strategies for identifying ideal locations for free feeding to attract feral pigs; Guest speaker, Peter West, will be presenting on the FeralScan pest reporting app, highlighting its benefits for land managers and communities.

Morning tea and lunch provided.

Events will be held at Bredbo on Monday November 25, from 9am to 2pm; Countegany on Tuesday November 26, from 9am to 2pm; and Nimmitabel on Wednesday November 27, from 9am to 2pm.

Registrations are required for the Feral Pig Masterclass.

To register or find out more contact your local Biosecurity officer on 1300 795 299. For more about the feral pig and pest program visit lls. nsw.gov.au/what-we-do/ our-major-projects/feral-pigand-pest-program-2024-2025

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By DAMIEN ROACH, NUTRIEN AG LIVESTOCK

Rural news in brief

Dec-23

Season tightens yet good stock selling well

Source: AWEX

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Mixed quality at Wagga Wagga

By MLA

NUMBERS were similar to the previous sale.

Quality varied, although there was an increase in the number of pens presenting fresh and young lambs that had recently been shorn. The market dynamics were influenced by a mix of buyer participation and varying weights of the lambs available.

Last week, a total of 33,350 new season lambs were yarded, with a significant portion weighing under 26/kg cwt. The trade lambs classes saw a decline in prices, with sales typically falling between $10 to $20 cheaper than the previous week.

As buyers delved further in the sale, the prices became increasingly erratic. Overall, while the market showed a lot of price variations, the increased number of young lambs and mixed quality did provide some opportunities for buyers.

For new season trade lambs weighing between

LIVESTOCK: The quality of sheep and lambs was varied at the most recent Wagga Wagga sheep sale. PHOTO: Supplied

20kg and 24kg, prices ranged from $141 to $209, averaging around 790c/kg.

However, many sales occurred within the 740c to 770c/kg cwt range.

Light-weight lambs attracted a broader group of re-stockers and feedlots, yet prices softened across all categories.

Lambs returning to the paddock fetched prices between $78 and $157, while those intended for feeding peaked at $165.

In contrast, the number of Merino lambs declined and so did buyer numbers, leading to a price drop of $20 to $40 due to lacklustre demand.

Heavy young export

Poll Dorset - White Suffolk Rams

lambs were notably in short supply. For lambs weighing between 24kg to 26kg, prices dipped by $13, ranging from $200 to $226/head.

Lambs weighing between 27kg to 30kg sold $9 cheaper, selling between $221 to $268.

Lambs over 30kg reached $282/head. It was a mixed quality yarding of mutton and not all buyers were at the market.

Heavy sheep were mostly unchanged to average 330c/kg cwt.

Trade sheep sold to slightly stronger price trends, selling from $56 to $98 to average 313c/kg cwt.

Feral deer a threat to health, agriculture GROWING feral deer populations across NSW have prompted Local Land Services to highlight the safety and environmental risks to the community.

Five introduced species of feral deer have established populations throughout the state, including in urban areas where they can be harder to control and have even greater human health and social impacts.

Identified as a priority pest animal in all 11 Local Land Services regions, deer can cause vehicle accidents; damage crops, gardens and vegetation; spread invasive weeds; transmit disease; and contaminate water sources through wallowing. Some species can jump up to 2.5m high.

Without intervention, feral deer populations can rise by 34 to 50 per cent in a

single year. A modest herd of 30 deer can balloon to 500 in a decade.

In NSW, all landholders have a responsibility to manage biosecurity threats on their properties, including pest animals like feral deer to protect land and livestock and minimise the threat to public safety.

Local Land Services can support landholders to manage feral deer by providing the latest advice on control methods and coordinating wide-scale control programs. These control methods include aerial and on-ground shooting programs as well as trapping to safely and humanely cull feral deer.

Program Lead Invasive Species, Emmaline Froggatt, said, due to their behaviour, feral deer often went undetected until their population grew,

or seasonal conditions forced them to venture further out of timbered areas.

“To some people, four or five deer might not seem like an issue, but herds of 45 start to become a real problem,” she said.

“Unfortunately, by that time, the novelty has worn off and they are much harder to control.

“Deer are not native to Australia and don’t have a natural predator, so they are quite resilient. This makes them, at best, a public nuisance, and, at worst, a serious threat to agriculture and human safety.”

The NSW Government has invested $13.1 million in the expanded Feral Pig and Pest Program 2024-25, which includes measures to reduce the impacts from pest animals across the state.

Prime yearlings at Yass cattle sale MLA report - David Kent market reporter

THERE were a few good pens of prime yearlings reaching 349c/kg, along with some good runs of feeder steers in a yarding of 894 fair to good quality cattle, an increase of 261.

Young cattle and heavy grown steers lacked the quality of previous sales and there were 90 cows.

All the usual buyers were

operating, selling to a cheaper market.

Prime yearlings to suit the trade were up to 15c softer, selling from 260c to 349c/kg.

Feeder steers were back 12c, making from 255c to 340c, and heifers to feed slipped 15c, to average 281c/kg.

Young cattle returning to the paddock were significantly cheaper, with the steers ranging from

150c to 335c, and the heifer portion sold from 110c to 293c/kg.

Heavy grown steers made from 255c to 345c, and grown heifers were 15c cheaper, topping at 325c/ kg.

Two and three score cows fell 9c, ranging from 180c to 265c and heavy 4 score cows eased 5c, selling from 266c to 288c/kg.

The best heavy weight bull reached 280c/kg.

Record export highs continue

By TIM JACKSON, MLA GLOBAL SUPPLY ANALYST

AUSTRALIAN beef exports in October reached 130,049 tonnes, breaking the record for the most beef exported in a single month for the second time this year.

Goatmeat exports also reached record-breaking numbers, with lamb and mutton recording very high export numbers.

Australian red meat exports are set to break records across all categories in 2024.

Beef exports Exports of beef rose 24 percent from last year to 130,049 tonnes. This is the largest export volume in a single month on record, beating the previous record set in July.

The United States (US) was the largest market for Australian beef for the month, with exports rising 64 percent year-on-year to 45,338 tonnes. This is the second-highest volume of beef exported to the US in a single month. While frozen exports made up the majority of beef exported,

chilled exports saw an 88 percent rise year-onyear to 11,572 tonnes, the highest chilled volume to the US on record.

After the US, South Korea was the second largest market for Australian beef and exports rose 13 percent year-on-year to 19,733 tonnes. The largest increase in exports came from Indonesia; 11,026 tonnes were exported to Indonesia, 95 percent more than October last year So far this year, 1.1 million tonnes of beef has been exported, the highest year-to-October figure on record. As forecast in the latest Cattle Projections, Australian beef is well positioned to end the year with 2024 volumes breaking the previous record (set in 2014).

Lamb exports Exports of lamb fell 13 percent year-on-year to 26,673 tonnes in October.

This was largely due to a 38 percent year-onyear decline in exports to China. Despite the decline in exports to China, it remained the

second-largest market for lamb over the month.

The largest market for the month was the US, where exports lifted 18 percent year-on-year to 6,681 tonnes. This is following the trend observed throughout the year; exports to the US year-todate have lifted 32 percent to 71,943 tonnes.

In the year-to-October, lamb exports have lifted 14 percent from 2023 levels to 303,854 tonnes. This indicates that 2024 is likely to be a record year for lamb exports.

Mutton exports Exports of mutton rose 35 percent year-on-year to 27,217 tonnes in October, the largest monthly figure since 1994. China remained the largest market, accounting for over half of exports with a total of 14,613 tonnes (43 percent above October 2023). The largest rise in exports came from Malaysia, where exports lifted 87 percent year-onyear to 3,164 tonnes, while exports to the US rose 53 percent year-on-year to 2,040 tonnes.

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ALL SMILES: Cooma Car Club secretary, Greg (left) inspects this Riddell, prized vehicle alongsid e Graham Hampshire at the Cooma Motorfest event.

This year’s Motorfest attracte d entries and attende more es than ever before.

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SENIOR Consta Kristian White, ble, face a jury trial will week, charge next d with the alleged mansla ughter of Cooma’s Clare Nowland.

The NSW Police officer pleade d not guilty to one count of manslaughter April. His trial in starts on Monday Novem ber 11 in the NSW Supreme Court and is expect to last up to four ed weeks.

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The nction centre stalls at we “We are declarin Cooma Motorfest and Showgrounds can now display It will be further receive donatio g this our hosted historic vehicles from ns inside,” Mr and vintage cars, biggest and best yet. alleged, Mrs Nowlan Nassar said.

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Regional Council is just the closely together. new councillors had “Definitely, one month - and two shown Council “The yards had fallen their hand on the should be meetings - into its term matter working with into a state of disrepair and of transparency. the community and its most experienced the officer’s recommended and “I think the new council- councillors councillor, Bob Stewart, is lors have got to immediate closure, despite elected will be a good put their positive and hopeful about addition views forward. the fact it was being used to council and if They showed that they are the future. and the community relied Council adopts an attitude willing to do that at the Councillor Stewart, a of better upon it. Those sort of protransparency it extraordinary farmer from Bombala, will meeting. cesses in my view was an be heading in the right “This council wants to conceded it was ‘early direction,” over reaction and could he said. be able to deliver on what days yet’, but told The be fixed up in easier and “I don’t think the it says it is going to do and Monaro Media Group he previous better process,” Cr Stewart Council was being deliver it better believed the new Council as said. open to the community transparently. and more was united in its goal for as “I am a great believer much as it should, but “There will be hiccups at more transparency and these in management should committed to creating that’s new councillors, different times. You should COUNCIL: Cr Bob Stewart is feeling positive about the put independent advice new what their platform in my view a not try to cover Snowy Monaro Regional Council. community-focussed, was for PHOTO: Karen Forman to Council and it is then election, so hope- up mistakes cohesive government than fully made, but that were not being they will hold to that.” own up deliv- at Polo Flat where the up to councillors if they and reverse them ered before,” its predecessor. don’t believe it is going in Councillor Stewart said and he said. project has been broken the get them fixed up.

“We’ve only had the one he was right direction to try to “There needs to be a up pretty looking forward to quick. They are steer it in the “Council is only meeting and the mayoral working direction the with the team of of the community part review in a specialised the sort of things we election special meeting, 11 need councillors want it to go.” so if way. moving forward, with its the to minimise and get on top community wanted but I think everyone will second Cr Stewart, who has “I don’t want to be critical of. monthly meeting change, settle down alright,” he to Council must in a personal recently turned 70, said he be held on November accept way but the “If we can do that, staff was that and move on department said. looking forward to 21. He said teething issues and deliver better for the experience, needs more and council can get a term ahead, although the “We just need to settle could disnot making better result. be expected as with community.” in as a new Council and any appointed at being pipped mistakes on works, and new “The engineering and at the Cr Stewart said he would having tackle the issues as they generallygroup, but he felt post for the mayoral work planned out works department positive. like Council in my slot, six votes to five. arise.”

“I certainly don’t feel its engineeringto improve properly. experience Cr Stewart, who was first that and works “I had two or three goes “There have been a lot the engine in council is despite the problems department. room. A lot of at being elected elected to the now amal- of of examples. You hear money for mayor, the past, especially with comes in and goes but I think “For a long time, I have of gamated Bombala council budgets, I am done now,” people working in out and that administra- felt that needs if not operating in 1994, was mayor for 12 tion to be looked Bombala who have would be warranted,” at, to been well or inefficiently, it will he said. deliver better and shifted to consecutive years and has he “We have a lot to do as a the northern affect everything.” said. more efficient outcomes part council and I am looking to do jobs, of incidents The former Bombala forward to that.”

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Motherland is a national charity that connects rural mums across the country, and is on a mission to reduce isolation and improve mental health for Alice Moffitt, Michelle women on the land.

Moffitt at Motherland’sMoffitt and Emma inaugural fundraiser in the region.

The Snowy Mountains fundraiser raised $14,000 for the charity, and celebrated a belated International Rural Women’s Day and raised awareness for the forthcoming Peri-natal Mental Health Week.

The proceeds from Saturday’s event will enable Motherland to grow its impact, and bolster its SUPPORT: Motherland team Clare McCabe, Kate Brow, Abbey McGregor scholarship fund which supports and Stephanie Trethewey. rural mums doing it tough to PHOTOS: Beata Dyszkant from Kallarroo Captures Guest speakers Bronnie Taylor, Sahra access its Motherland Village in your mothering - telling it like mums just like me.

Dixon and Alana Platts. program. Women from across it is and not being afraid to say Snowy Mountains “I also got to meet two of the region are encouraged to when things are tough,” Kate fundraiser is a testamy group members in person apply. said. ment to the generosity of local on Saturday for the first time, businesses, and the community Motherland Village program “The panel was so open and which was incredibly special,” manager, and Bibbenluke vulnerable about their postspirit in the region. The reality Kate added. resident, Kate Brow, hosted natal mental health journeys, is, we simply can’t do what Motherland founder and CEO, Saturday’s fundraiser in her while also acknowledging how we do without the support of Stephanie Trethewey, emceed garden. The event was a celebra- much joy rural motherhood has events like these, and we are the event and facilitated a panel Rural mothers celebrate tion of the highs and lows of brought to them all. so grateful to all the incredible of guest speakers and local rural at the Motherland fundraiser rural motherhood, from new sponsors and donors who made “Motherland means so much mums which included former on Saturday. mothers to grandmothers. to me, I’ve shared my own Saturday’s event possible,” deputy leader of the NSW personal story on the podcast Stephanie said.

Several Motherland Village National Party, Bronnie Taylor, program alumni attended, and and I was part of the trial Motherland connected Snowy Monaro Regional founder of the Wool Shed and Le met for the first time face-toMotherland Village program Council and Bendigo Bank hundreds of rural mothers Sac, Sahra Dixon, and finance face at the event. three years ago. Now I manage supported this event; and many at similar fundraising events officer at Growth Farms, farmer, the program and am able to give female-led local businesses, “This fundraiser celebrated earlier this year at Kangaroo and first-time mum, Alana the importance of authenticity back that life changing experiand from beyond the region, Island in South Australia, Spring Platts. ence to other isolated rural donated raffle prizes worth Ridge in New South Wales, and “The success of our first more than $8,000.

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CLOSED: Snowies Alpine Walk Guthega to Charlotte Pass in Kosciuszko National Park will be closed over the November period. PHOTO: Thredbo Media

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FROM November 11 to 29, NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is closing sections of the Kosciuszko National Park to conduct aerial control operations in some parts of the park.

Closure notices will be placed at relevant access points, and everyone is encouraged to keep clear as penalties apply for non-compliance.

A spokesperson for NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service said before visiting any national park, NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) urges visitors to check for fires, floods and park closures.

“While areas of Kosciuszko National Park are closed this month for pest control operations, maintenance of visitor trails, and some competitive events, most popular visitor attractions within the park will remain open,” the spokesperson said.

“NPWS has made every effort to minimise the impact of closures on visitors, and with such a large diversity of visitor experiences available in the park, the closures are expected to have little or no impact on visitor opportunities.

“It is important visitors do not enter closed areas to ensure their own safety, the safety of NPWS staff, and contractors undertaking work on behalf of NPWS. “As well as up-to-date closure information on the NPWS alerts webpage, areas closed to the public are well-signposted.”

Many sections of the park will be closed during this time, including popular hiking tracks Rennix Walk, Rainbow Lake Walk, Porcupine Walk, Waterfall Walk, Illawong Walk, Guthega to Charlotte Pass Walk and more.

While large portions are closed there are some that will remain open including Kosciuszko Walk, Summit Walk, Summit Trail, Main Range Walk, Mount Stilwell Walk, Pallaibo Walk and more.

By viewing the NPWS alerts page and paying attention to any park closure signage, visitors can ensure they are well-informed about closed areas.

You can also contact one of the Snowy Region Visitor Centre staff on (02) 6450 5600 who will be able to assist.

More information can be found via the NPWS alerts page https://www. nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/alerts/ alerts-list

The Cooma Monaro RSL Sub-branch commemoration of Remembrance Day drew a small crowd of onlookers who paid their respects.

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Lest we forget: Snowy Monaro reflects, remembers

REMEMBRANCE Day services were held across the Snowy Monaro as locals paused to reflect on the sacrifices of those who lost their lives during conflict.

Strong crowds were reported at most services with organisers pleased to see the region continues to pay its respects.

The Bungarby Remembrance Day service stopped the traffic as locals paused for The Last Post.

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TS Orion Navy cadets at the Jindabyne Remembrance Day service.

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Paul McGufficke presented the commemorative address at the Cooma Remembrance Day service.

Andrew Dunlop lays a wreath at the PHOTO: Melinda Cairns Hack Bungarby service. PHOTO: Nathan Thompson

Jim Croker pays his respects at the Jindabyne service.

War widows at the Cooma ceremony were (from left) Heather Little, Betty PHOTO: Karen Forman Fletcher, Di Good and Phyllis Rowlinson.

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Region’s top junior golfers take on Cooma golf course THE best of the region’s junior golfers, including Cooma’s top talent, competed in the Charlie Beaumont Memorial Junior Golf Open on Sunday.

TALENT: Junior golfers took to the Cooma course on Sunday for the Division 1 nearest the pin on hole four winner Henry The Stableford winner was Poppy-Rose Summerell from memorial open event.

PHOTOS: Nathan Thompson Kanis from Gungahlin Lakes Club.

Yowani Country Club with a fantastic score of 40 points.

Division 1 Gross Winner Blake Jones from Royal Canberra Golf Club

Golfers from across the region came to Cooma for the Charlie Beaumont Memorial Junior Open.

Division 1 nett winner Paige Kong from Royal Canberra Golf Club

Milton elevated to legend status AUSTRALIA’S most successful Winter Paralympic athlete, Michael Milton, has been elevated to Legend status by the Sport Australia Hall of Fame.

Milton was recognised along with squash player Geoff Hunt as the the 50th and 51st Legends, the pair were acknowledged for their longevity, determination and resilience, and excellence in their respective sports.

Milton made his first Winter Paralympic team at just 14 years-of-age at Innsbruck 1988, going on to appear at five Games. He went on to bring home 11 Winter Paralympic medals, six of them gold.

His was a remarkable journey from making history as the nation’s first Winter Paralympics/Olympics gold medallist – in the Slalom in Albertville, France, in 1992 – to becoming just the fourth Australian to also compete at a Summer Paralympics after qualifying for three different cycling events in 2008 in Beijing aged 35.

Incredibly, following a second

gold medal in Lillehammer in 1994, Milton swept all four alpine titles (Slalom, Giant Slalom, Downhill and Super G) at the Salt Lake City Games in 2002 before retiring from his original sport.

In 2006, he set a speed skiing record of 213.65kph, an Australian record and a world record for a person with a disability.

Milton had also excelled at the IPC Alpine Skiing World Championships, winning a total of six gold medals between 1996 and 2004.

Having overcome oesophageal cancer, Milton then turned to cycling, completing his Paralympics career at his sixth Games at Beijing 2008.

Inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame as an Athlete member in 2014, Milton has overcome what for many would be insurmountable obstacles At nine, his left leg was amputated due to osteosarcoma. In 2007, he was diagnosed with oesophageal cancer, for which there is a five-year survival rate of just 20 percent.

Last November, cancer was detected for a third time, as Milton had surgery to remove a tumour from his bowel.

Motivated by the desire to explore his limits and potential, the Canberran was named the 2002 Laureus World Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability among many other national and international awards.

He has also represented his country at two World Para Triathlon Championships, completed an ultra-marathon on crutches, climbed Mt Kilimanjaro and twice walked the Kokoda Track.

Milton said being elevated to join the Legends of Australian sport is an honour he will treasure, and one that came with a major element of surprise.

“You look through the list of names and struggle to compare your own name and achievements, but I guess the good part of that is that I’m not the judge and so I don’t have to decide whether I’m worthy or not,” he said.

“I feel very comfortable

leaving that to others.

“Not long after that I started flicking through the list, going ‘Oh, OK, are there any Winter athletes here? Ooh, no. That makes me the first. That’s very cool.

“Are there any Paralympians on here? Yes, Louise [Sauvage] is here. So I can be the second.

“A lot of the Legends on the list are, sadly, no longer with us. As a three-time cancer survivor, I’m just happy this isn’t a posthumous award.’’

Asked how being elevated as a Legend amplified his earlier recognition as an Inductee, Milton said, “I guess I’m a little bit older and fatter and slower than I used to be, so certainly it’s a nice reminder and takes me back to my previous life as a professional athlete, and I guess I’m more distant from that than last time. Last time I was still kind of ‘amongst it’.

“Is it a different honour? Yes, absolutely. So being inducted to a Sports Hall of Fame, especially SAHOF, is amazing and wonderful, but taking the next step to a Legend is a big step in terms of who they judge to

be worthy and how you look back at your own career, and gauging how others might see it.’’

Snow Australia CEO Michael Kennedy said Milton’s elevation to Legend status in the SAHOF was a worthy honour for a groundbreaking athlete.

“The term ‘Legend’ is thrown around a lot in sport but when it comes to Michael Milton, that status is certainly deserved,” he said.

“His achievements in Australian Para Alpine skiing were unprecedented at the time he competed and they have still not been surpassed nearly two decades after his last Winter Paralympic Games.

“Michael was certainly a pioneer who has been an inspiration to many and on behalf of the Australian snowsports community, I congratulate him on receiving this tremendous honour.”

The annual Sport Australia Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Gala Dinner will celebrate their achievements at the Crown Palladium in Melbourne on Monday November 18.

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Large fields contest Cooma stablefords

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THERE was a strong turnout for the stableford and four-ballbest-ball on Saturday.

The overall winner was Tam Pham Hung from Fairbairn Golf Club with a very impressive score of 43 points.

In A Grade, Bailey Burke was the winner with 39 points. The B Grade winner was Paul Schulz

with 40 points and C Grade was claimed by Duy Thuc Pham from Fairbairn Golf Club.

Balls went to Philip Ingram, Tim Young, Huy Nguyen from Gungahlin Lakes Golf Club, Gary Batten, Tran Le Thu from Fairbairn Golf Club, Harry Mould and Simon White.

Nearest the pin on four went to Stephen Edgenton, nine went to Colin Evans, 11 to Phil Ingram

and 17 to Stephen Young.

The winners of the four-ballbest-ball were Phil Ingram and Simon White with 44 points on countback from David Douglass and Stephen Edgenton.

In last week’s midweek medal, Greg Abraham was the winner with a great score of 68 nett.

The A Grade winner was Shannon Fergusson with 70 nett, B Grade went to Gino Cerro

with 72 nett on countback from Ken McGrath and the C Grade winner was Gary Batten with 70 nett.

Balls went to Adam Jakins, Mitch Hynes, Ken McGrath, Simon Allen, Kerry Blencowe and Tim Bedingfield.

Nearest the pin on nine was claimed by Kerry Blencowe, 11 by Gino Cerro, 17 went to Warren Bray and the nearest

the pin second shot on 18 went to David Richards from Jubilee Golf Club.

Saturday is a stroke, Sunday is a stableford and the midweek competition is a stableford.

There will be a twilight ambrose on Friday November 15, tee times are available from 3.30pm and everyone is welcome to play in the ambrose, with or without an official handicap.

WINNER: The Cooma Golf Club welcome the region’s best junior golfers for the Charlie Beaumont Memorial Open. Cooma’s Tommy Lloyd is the division two nett winner.

Golfers from across the Capital region and south east NSW converge on the Cooma Golf PHOTOS: Nathan Thompson Course for the junior open. Organisers said this year’s standard was of high quality.

Sailors racing in spring series LAKE Jindabyne Sailing Club ran the second of its spring series handicap races last week. Eleven boats raced in good conditions on November 6, with a westerly wind of eight knots gusting to 15 knots.

The gusts caused a few capsizes, including the club captain, and two boats retired.

Start was off of the clay pits close to shore with a sail out to peninsular and back to the quarry and club marks, with sailers completing a series of triangles and windward returns.

The Division 1 winner was laser sailer, Mal McLean, with a double win of first across the line and first on handicap.

The Division 2 winner was Tim Symons.

The spring series continues until Christmas so there is still time to join the series.

The club regatta is on December 6-8. Sign up via the LJSC website.

Golfers set for milestone celebration

By COOLAMATONG GOLF CLUB

BERRIDALE’S Ross Thompson has once again broken his age with a superb round of 80 at Coolamatong Golf Club on Sunday.

Playing off a 14 handicap, the 85-year-old won the monthly medal stroke round with a nett score of 66.

Thompson has bettered his age on numerous occasions over the past few years, but said he had not been in the best of form of late.

After single putts on his first three holes, and steady play across the day, it seemed he could do no wrong, keeping his ball in play and taking advantage of his good chipping and putting.

Michael Justen had 67 nett for runner-up on the day, he is also the leader in the 12-month 36 hole monthly medal final.

There were several players who did not start the 36 hole medal final, with Justen (67) leading Tom McIntosh (70), Michelle White and Richard Hendriks (72) plus Soeron Stoettrup, Andrew Haigh and Rainer Beissner all on 73,

Match play In the match play, Steve Dunn will play Ross Thompson in the nett final. Dunn will try and make it a double as he plays Soeren Stoettrup in the scratch final over the coming weeks.

December ambrose On Sunday December 1, there will be a two ball ambrose and a fundraising charity day for the Jindabyne Swimming Club.

There will be a host of prizes including scratch and nett events, and the day is open to both handicap and non handicap players.

A shotgun start with a sausage sizzle at completion of IN FORM: Berridale’s Ross Thompson shoots another excellent round at round.

Coolamatong. His 80 on Sunday, bettered his age by five years.

70th anniversary PHOTO: Coolamatong Golf Club The dinner for the club’s 70th and most other players still in and Richard Hendriks 72. anniversary is sold out for next contention.

In the ladies’ competition, Saturday night as the club celJusten also topped A grade, Michelle White had 72 nett and ebrates this milestone.

If you plan to catch the with Chris Bevan 72 nett, Donna Tuckwell 72 nett.

Andrew Haigh 73 and Michael The men’s near pins were won courtesy bus from Jindabyne, Mosely 73 filling the placings.

by Greg Quinn on the third, it will start doing rounds In B grade, Ross Thompson Andrew Haigh on eight and Tom in Jindabyne from 5pm, then Tyrolean Village, East had 66 nett, Tom, McIntosh 70, McIntosh on 17.

Rin Duncan 70, Wayne Flynn The ladies’ near pins were Jindabyne, Kalkite turnoff and from Cooma 70 and Greg Quinn won by Michelle White on the then the clubhouse.

If you have any queries on 71. third, Carolyn Major on eight In C grade Rob Haigh had 71 and 17 and Jan O’Halloran on 15. the bus, contact Alan Parsons.

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Snowy Hydro helps Volunteer survey shows improvement areas fund Cooma Public School swim program

By ELLE THOMPSON

COOMA Public School (CPS) students can participate in swimming lessons for free this term, thanks to a joint effort in covering the costs.

Snowy Hydro, the CPS Parents and Citizens (P&C) Association and funds from the school’s isolation allowance have covered in equal parts the $30,000 required for students to participate in swimming lessons.

“We recognised the importance of learning to swim and with cost of living pressures so high at the moment, we wanted to make sure students were able to participate by covering the cost and allowing them to do it for free,” CPS P&C vice president, Alicia Bolton, said.

“The school swimming program is all inclusive regardless of age and ability, so it is a really important opportunity available to the students.”

Snowy Hydro relations manager, Dean Lynch, said the program fits in with Snowy Hydro’s values around safety.

“When we realised without

SWIMMING: Snowy Hydro relations manager Dean Lynch, CPS principal Karen Butchers, CPS students, Snowy Hydro community engagement and partnerships advisor Millie Swain and CPS P&C vice president Alicia Bolton.

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this funding, some kids just wouldn’t have the opportunity to learn how to swim, we knew we had to jump on board,” Mr Lynch said.

“This is the kind of thing that our grants program is here for, providing value for the community.”

CPS principal, Karen Butchers, said there are many more students participating this year because of the fees being covered.

“A lot of our parents are

actually quite fearful of the water, so to offer this for their children through school, and free, is so valuable.

“With an increase in the number of school-aged children drownings last year, anything we can do to help save lives is so important.”

Snowy Hydro is currently evaluating Round 2 of its Community Grants applications, with successful applicants to be notified later this month.

EARLIER in 2024, Snow Australia conducted a survey with snowsports volunteers and clubs to gain deeper insights into its volunteer base and identify ways to better support and engage them.

Analysis of the results of the Volunteer Week - Volunteer Survey has highlighted there are key challenges and opportunities to enhance volunteer engagement within the industry. The survey of stakeholders included clubs, lodges, schools and volunteers.

It highlighted several strengths within the volunteer community, as well as some overall areas for improvement.

The survey revealed that volunteers are generally satisfied across several key areas, including the diversity of volunteer roles, on-the-job training and the sense of accomplishment and community they experience.

“Many volunteers in the survey reported feeling a strong sense of belonging and connection to the snow sports community, which greatly contributes to their personal satisfaction,” Rebecca Clark, Snow Australia’s community engagement Manager, said.

“It’s crucial for Snow Australia to nurture this connection by ensuring that volunteers feel supported and appreciated, which will in turn help to sustain and grow participation in our sport.

“To do this, we must identify

the key challenges and opportunities and provide support to our organisations and events to deliver on these opportunities.”

While the survey highlighted positive feedback, it also emphasised the need for improvements in communication, role clarity and flexibility in volunteering options.

Additionally, volunteers expressed a strong desire for greater appreciation and recognition. The findings indicate that the industry heavily relies on volunteers aged 40 to 60, underscoring the importance of exploring ways to engage new volunteers from the younger generations.

“People are often short on time, lack confidence, or feel they don’t have the right skills to contribute to clubs, lodges or events,” Clark said.

“It’s our responsibility to clearly communicate the various roles, expectations, time commitments and responsibilities involved.

“Additionally, we need to better understand the younger generation within our snowsport community to engage them effectively and support succession planning within our sport.”

The survey highlights the importance of fostering a supportive and inclusive volunteer environment to ensure the success of Snow Australia’s programs and events.

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New home for rowing during the Snowy Mountains summer Jindabyne Rowing Club proves popular

By TRISTA HEATH

IN 2023, a small group of local cross country skiing friends started chatting about summer activities and the desire to use Lake Jindabyne for more than just swimming.

What started as a discussion over dinner, soon became a passion for the group, some of whom already owned their own boats, and Jindabyne Rowing Club (JRC) began to take shape.

Officially affiliated as the newest club under the Rowing NSW governing body just a few months ago, the club is quickly growing thanks to an overwhelming response from the local community who came along to a meet and greet in mid-October.

The support of the wider rowing community has seen the donation of boats, oars and the ability for the club to start holding sessions out on the water.

JRC has been created as a community rowing club, JRC president Peter Macartney said they have a vision to build rowing

WELCOME: Community members joining the first meet and greet for the Jindabyne Rowing Lake Jindabyne, the perfect spot to begin the newest Rowing Club.

PHOTOS: Supplied NSW club in the Snowy Mountains.

for the local community through learn to row, return to row and school programs.

“We want to provide a framework to develop our members’ competitive rowing and augment the Snowy Mountains tourism offerings with rowing experiences,” Mr Macartney said.

Rowing tourism has significant potential for Jindabyne in the summer months with many schools, universities and metropolitan clubs visiting each year for training camps.

“We’ve been amazed by the support from the local community and it’s great to see so many people wanting to give rowing a try,” JRC secretary Sarah Anne Evans said.

“As to be expected in such an active town like Jindabyne, we’ve had several ex-university or club rowers put up their hands to get back in boats after time off the water.”

New to rowing herself, she bought a second-hand single scull after just two sessions on the lake.

“I found it challenging but exhilarating, I became hooked after one session.

It’s such an amazing sport for overall fitness and being out on the water is the best way to start your day,” Ms Evans said.

The club is creating pathways to allow those new to rowing to gain experience and progress from beginner to novice rower under the guidance of qualified coaches.

There will be regular

training sessions for those experienced rowers wanting to dust off the cobwebs and get back into boats.

The club is open to all those wanting to row on a recreational, social basis, and those interested in taking things further and racing around the country.

JRC is holding come and try sessions on Saturday November 30 with the first session starting at 8am, and the second session at 10am.

These sessions are free to attend and will teach all the basics on land before moving onto the water.

Spaces are limited so you need to email jindabynerowingclub@gmail.com to reserve your spot.

Moving forward, the club will continue to build

Jindabyne Rowing Club members look forward to holding ‘Come and Try’ days later this month.

momentum.

“Securing more equipment isn’t easy with zero funding, but we’ve been very thankful to other rowing clubs who have reached out with boats and oars,” said Ms Evans.

Securing a home on the foreshore of the lake is the

club’s immediate focus so JRC has a base to grow, call home and store a few rather long boats.

For more information about the club please email Sarah Anne Evans – club secretary at jindabynerowingclub@gmail. com

Ultra Trail returns over three adventure-packed days

By TRISTA HEATH

AFTER a great response from visitors and the local community this year, the Ultra Trail Kosciuszko will return over three adventure-packed days.

With more than 3,000 runners participating, this event is now one of the largest trail running events in the world.

Event volunteer coordinator, Nick Cheek, said want to showcase not only the local trails and scenery, but also the local community and everything the area has to offer.

“Having local volunteers interacting with the participants really helps bring that community feel to the event,” Mr Cheek said.

“We have had a great response from the local community this year, with a few local groups and clubs getting involved, for which we are very thankful.

“In saying that, we always need more volunteers, our goal was to fill around 200 shifts, which wouldn’t cover all the shifts needed, but would at least make for a great experience for both participants and volunteers.

READY TO RUN: The popular Ultra Trail Kosciuszko event will attract thousands to the region. Help is still needed to run the event.

PHOTOS: Supplied Ultra Trail Kosciuszko to boast Snowy Mountains great outdoors.

“Currently we have about 70 shifts filled, with about 20 volunteers filling more than one shift, some of them three or four.”

For those wishing to volunteer and help raise money for local community groups, they can choose to volunteer on behalf of either Snowy Brumby Horsemanship, the Jindabyne Rowing Club, or the Jindabyne Lions Club.

Their volunteering will be

counted towards the donation which the event provides to these clubs for their time.

Mr Cheek said they are currently sitting at about 70 volunteer roles filled, and would love to double that before the event.

“The event is sold out, and is our biggest event so far, with over 3,000 athletes participating across the three event days, with four distances on offer - 30km, 50km, 100km, and 100

Miles,” Mr Cheek said.

“We are happy to have local clubs and groups involved this year, some who have been involved in previous years, but some new clubs as well.

“We want this to become an annual event in which the local community groups can be involved and help raise money for the year ahead, the whole team is very excited to soon be heading back to the area.”

The best way to get involved

is to head to the website, and click on the volunteer sign up link under ‘Get Involved,’ that will guide members through the sign up and they can view what roles are available, www.kosciuszko. utmb.world/get-involved/ become-a-volunteer Anyone wishing to do this can contact the clubs directly, or get in touch with Nick Cheek via email nick.cheek@ironman. com

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JUNIOR: Cooma’s Chase Smith looks to defend a good ball during the junior match between the Cooma Cavaliers and Berridale in division one hardball cricket.

PHOTO: Russ Haylock

Berridale surges into Monaro T20 finals Brilliant Zac McKenzie century secures five-wicket win

By RUSS HAYLOCK

A BRILLIANT Zac McKenzie century has booked the Berridale Whitetails into the SnowFM MDCA T20 finals, with the men in black defeating the Jindabyne Tigers by five wickets on Saturday.

In Berridale, it was the Tigers who batted first, with their innings being anchored by opener Isaac Dawson, who made an unbeaten 71. He was joined by young keeperbatter Mason Marks, who played his most composed senior innings to date with a score of 25 including two impressive sixes.

Wickets were hard to come by for the Whitetails, but a late burst of 2/23 from returning paceman James Cahill helped to slow Jindabyne’s momentum, with the Tigers posting a final score of 4/150.

Liam Robinson gave his side a dream start by dismissing the dangerous Tom King for a golden duck, bringing McKenzie to the crease. He began with immediate intent, taking on Robinson’s

opening partner Saare and beginning with a flurry of boundaries.

In total, he would hit seven fours and nine sixes, and bring up three figures in under 50 deliveries. He was eventually undone by Daniel O’Brien with the score at 4/129, and when Isaac Dawson bowled Cahill for 10 soon after there was still a glimmer of hope for the Tigers.

This was extinguished by big hitter Billy Small, who ended the match by depositing Dawson over cover to seal the five-wicket win for the hosts.

Meanwhile Bombala chalked up its first win of the summer against Dalgety with a strong allround team performance led by skipper Jason Cikos.

In Bombala, the hosts put up their highest score of the season to date, posting 5/168 from their 20 overs. Cikos made 70, while Mark Tonks, Hugh Kater and Joey Sullivan chipped in vital runs.

Simon Freebody took 2/26, with Aaron Fenton, Shannon Devine and Rylee Holland all taking one each for Dalgety.

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In the chase, young Sullivan took the vital wickets of Holland and Owen Freebody early on, while his partner Kater kept it tight from the other end.

John Stanford and Simon Freebody began to mount a solid partnership, but the introduction of Jenaya Tonks for her first senior over brought Freebody’s innings to an end. Already enjoying a dream start, Tonks then bowled Devine first ball to go on a hattrick and put a big hole in Dalgety’s chances.

Stanford fought to the end and finished with 71, but it wasn’t enough as Paul Brodie (1-12) took his wicket with the final ball to wrap up a 27-run victory.

With the Cooma Titans assured of the minor premiership and Berridale locked into second, Rhythm, Jindabyne and Dalgety will be fighting it out for a spot in the top three. Dalgety must upset the Titans to stay alive, while Jindabyne has it all to play for against Bombala.

Both teams must win to draw level with Rhythm, who have three wins, and hope that their quotient elevates them into a top three spot.

Weston wins Bombala club trophy

By BOMBALA GOLF CLUB

AFTER a week away on their golf trip, many of these players played at Bombala over the weekend.

Some courses they enjoyed and a couple not so good. Liam Beazley and Ray Crawford were the winners for the week.

The event on Saturday was a par for club trophy.

The travellers continued with the good golf being the winners over the weekend.

Brendan Weston, square, was the winner of the club trophy on a countback from Daniel Douch.

Balls won by Weston, Douch, Crawford – 1 on countback from Korie Elton – 1.

Nearest the pin on hole five won by Wayne Elton.

The Golden shot also won by Wayne.

On Sunday, members played a stableford for J. Tatham trophy.

Crawford, also one of the travelers had a very good round.

He had 24 points on the back nine, a very big improvement on his first nine.

Crawford won the trophy with 37 points.

Balls went to Crawford, Weston 34 points and Glen Hampshire 34 points.

Glen now has to have a break for a couple of months. The club hopes all goes well with the operation, Glen.

Nearest the pin on hole seven was not won.

Golden shot was won by

Elton.

Match play - Daniel Douch defeated Korie Elton 3/2.

The end of the season is fast approaching and the match plays have not been finalised.

Players who have matches outstanding need to organise to play these matches.

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Open honours Cooma golf stalwart HONOUR: Kortni Houston from Gungahlin Lakes Club (far left) wins the Charlie Beaumont Junior Memorial Open. Kortni set a ladies’ course record of 74 off the stick. She is congratulated by the Beaumont family of Anna (daughter), Joanne (wife) and Rebecca (daughter).

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REGION’S TOP JUNIORS IN ACTION, COURSE RECORD BROKEN THE Charlie Beaumont Memorial Junior Open was held on Sunday with the best junior golfers in the south east in action. The open honours the late Charlie Beaumont’s passion for the Cooma Golf Club and his many years of volunteer work at the club.

Kortni Houston from Gungahlin Lakes Club won the Charlie Beaumont Memorial Junior Open after a thrilling play off with Blake Jones from Royal Canberra Golf Club.

Both golfers finished their

round with one over par, forcing a play off on the 18th hole.

Kortni managed to sink her par putt for the win. Both Kortni and Blake have bright golfing futures ahead of them.

As well as winning the junior open, Kortni also set a course record for the red women’s course.

Kortni shot 74, two shots clear of the club’s previous course record, set many years ago.

“Thanks to our sponsor Hip Pocket Workwear & Safety for helping us to host such a

successful weekend and also thanks to all the juniors who came out to play in our open, we appreciate the support and we hope to see you again next year,” Cooma Golf Club secretary, Angela Andrews, said.

The Division 1 gross winner was Blake Jones with 73 gross and the nett winner was Paige Kong from Royal Canberra Golf Club with 72 nett on countback from Bailey Mulligan from Fairbairn Golf Club.

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Kortni Houston of the Gungahlin Lakes Club and South East Regional Academy of Sport celebrates winning the junior open and setting a course record in the process.

Canberra Golf Club was the Division 2 gross winner with 83 on countback from Tom Lloyd.

Lloyd was the nett winner.

The Division 1 long drive went to Alex Booth from Catalina Club and the girls’ long drive went to Soda Ellis.

The Division 1 nearest the pin on the fourth was won by Henry Kanis, while 17 went to Liam Houston from Gungahlin Lakes.

In the modified six-hole course for the sub-juniors, the boys winner was Nate Quodling with 33 and the girls winner was

Gabby Lloyd with 34.

The putting competition winner was Isaac Freebody.

“Well done to Marcus Caldwell and the Beaumont family for organising the junior open along with all the volunteers who helped make the day a success,” Andrews said.

“We’d also like to thank South East Sports Academy for once again supporting our event and bringing such a great squad of young golfers down for the weekend.”

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Jindabyne remembers THE Jindabyne community came together on Monday to pay its respects to the men and women who have lost their lives while serving the nation.

A supportive crowd gathered at Jindabyne cenotaph in Banjo Paterson Park for the 2024 Remembrance Day ceremony hosted by Jindabyne sub-branch of the RSL. At the service, Jindabyne High School, Snowy Mountains Grammar School and the TS Orion naval cadet unit were represented.

Sub-branch members, veterans and community members laid wreaths, sung the National Anthem, and stood for a minute’s silence.

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REMEMBERING: At Jindabyne’s Remembrance Day service are (from left) TS Orion’s Angus O’Brien, RSL vice president Jimmy Crocker, RSL president Ruffy Graham, veteran Chris Ash and TS Orion’s Grace Ash. PHOTO: Karen Forman

Thredbo wins prestigious state-based award Tidy Towns accolade recognises environmental efforts

By TRISTA HEATH

THE winners of the Keep Australia Beautiful NSW (KAB NSW) 2024 Tidy Towns Awards were announced earlier this month, with Thredbo taking home a prestigious award.

The three-day event saw NSW’s top towns come together to celebrate and recognise their contribution to protecting

its environmental areas.

Thredbo Resort spokesperson said Thredbo Resort is thrilled to have been awarded this honour, along with the Litter Prevention, Resource Recovery and Overall Tidy Towns Award in population category of less than 1500 people.

“As the first Australian snow resort to hold Gold EarthCheck

Sustainable Destination Certification for four years running, further recognition for our environmental initiatives is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team in promoting sustainable practices and protecting the unique alpine environment for future generations,” the spokesperson said.

Red Energy general manager

of marketing and sales, Rachel Friend, said Snowy Hydro and Red Energy recently sponsored the Keep Australia Beautiful Tidy Towns and Tidy Cities awards for the second year.

“These awards encourage local councils, community and school groups to share the work they are doing in sustainability,” Ms Friend said.

“It was really exciting to see Thredbo win the award for Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation.

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MTB season ready to roll WORLD-CLASS TRAILS, ALPINE COASTER HEADLINE SEASON THREDBO’S mountain bike season officially launches on Saturday November 16 with resort management declaring this season is shaping as one of the biggest yet.

From hikes through Australia’s highest peaks, riding more than 40 kilometres of gravity mountain biking trails, and jumping on the alpine coaster, there is something on offer for the whole family.

A highlight of the Thredbo calendar is the Cannonball MTB Festival. Registrations are open for the event, running from Monday February 10 to Sunday February 15.

Australia’s biggest mountain biking festival offers competitors and spectators six massive days of high-energy racing, live music and good times.

As the event continues to get bigger and better every year, Cannonball 2025 will see the Osprey All Mountain event re-imagined as a three-stage enduro event from top-tobottom, the highly-anticipated return of the Maxxis Dual Slalom event for a second year plus the addition of some huge new sections of trail on the Fox Flow Motion Cup race course.

Other crowd-favourite events returning to the line-up include the famous RockShox Australian Open Downhill, the Oakley Pump Track Challenge and the invite-only Deity Whip Wars.

The 2025 Cannonball MTB Festival offers competitors the chance to claim their stake in a huge $120,000 cash and prize purse plus the highly

sought-after titles of Cannonball King and Queen.

“We love bringing the community together to showcase Australian mountain biking on the world stage at this iconic event,” Thredbo MTB business manager, Tim Windshuttle said.

“With a huge national and international talent line-up being confirmed to race, it’s shaping up to be the most heated competition we’ve ever seen.

We’ve been running Cannonball for over 10 years now, and every year both the competition and crowds that turn out to watch blows my mind.”

While not until March, Thredbo has secured the Australian Mountain Biking Interschools for 2025.

In early March, Thredbo MTB park will be taken over by school students from across the country. 2024 was a record

ACTION: Thredbo is gearing-up for one of its biggest mountain biking seasons, officially launching on Saturday November 16. Nick Waygood is pictured racing in last season’s Cannonball festival.

PHOTO: Thredbo media

breaking year for the event with more registrations than ever before.

MTB operations manager, Daniel Taliana, looks forward to seeing the Australian Mountain Biking talent pool grow through such events.

“The MTB Interschools here in Thredbo is all about supporting young mountain bikers, building their skills, confidence and camaraderie,” Taliana said.

“The event is a great platform for them to showcase their talent and enjoy the thrill of competition. With such a great variety of events, Interschools is sure to help shape the sport’s future stars.”

The 2025 Australian MTB Interschools will feature five divisions for school children between years 3 and 12, offering four events catering to all mountain biking disciplines.

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