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Monaro’s best star at Sydney Royal Show

By NATHAN THOMPSON THE Monaro is celebrating a successful start to the Sydney Royal Easter Show with top honours coming the way for a Merino stud and two inspiring female agricultural leaders.

The Lette family of Conrayn Merino Stud, located near Berridale, has claimed the prestigious Stonehaven Cup for best exhibit of five Merino March shorn sheep.

Conrayn Merino Stud has continued the Monaro’s success with the Stonehaven Cup, after the Alcocks of Greenland Merino Stud won the cup in 2024.

Cooma’s, Miranda McGufficke, took out top spot in the Merino fleece young judges competition.

Further success came for the Cooma Pastoral and Agricultural Association’s Young Woman, Emily Lucas.

Ms Lucas won through to the state finals after securing Cooma’s third-straight zone 3 win.

Ms Lucas, raised in Adaminaby, was awarded the Sydney Royal show announcer’s academy scholarship for 2025. She will be mentored by rural ambassador, Lyndsey Douglas.

“Our association is very proud of Emily’s achievements and wish her all the best with her journey ahead,” a spokesperson said.

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HONOUR: Cooma Pastoral and Agricultural Association Young Woman, Emily Lucas, has been awarded the Sydney Royal show announcer’s academy scholarship for 2025.

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Boost needed

By MELINDA CAIRNS HACK EASTER, followed by winter, in the Snowy Mountains traditionally means an increase in visitor numbers, resulting in an increase in local trade.

This year, some Cooma business owners are experiencing decreased business from tourism and reduced foot traffic within town and are feeling the effects of this.

Business is increasingly relying on local community support to keep the doors open, with the message to shop local encouraged.

“When I have spoken to some local businesses, there’s been mixed responses,” Cooma Chamber of Commerce president, Lynette Armour, said.

“But they are all reporting decreased business from tourism and reduced foot traffic.

“Business owners are looking forward to the Easter holidays and are hopeful that it will bring more visitors to the area.

“Winter will see Cooma and Jindabyne busy with more people visiting and staying in the area, so we are very much looking forward to the increase in customers winter brings.”

The Cooma Chamber of Commerce is encouraging locals now more than ever to shop local to support the town’s businesses.

Ms Armour said fresh, new ideas and suggestions from businesses to attract more shoppers and visitors to town are also being sought.

“The chamber is looking for new ideas to promote Cooma business,” Ms Armour said.

“We are also happy to support any events which would bring greater numbers to the town.”

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Bowling club’s major makeover Club remains open during massive refurbishment

By TRISTA HEATH JINDABYNE Bowling and Sports Club’s major makeover has begun with the installation of new carpet throughout the main lounge area last week.

Refurbishment work will continue in stages over the coming weeks and is expected to be completed by late-May to early-June.

The upgrade is designed to bring fresh energy, improved comfort, and a modern twist to the club.

Jindabyne Bowling and Sports Club’s general manager, John Riordan, said after listening to feedback from members, guests, the board and community members, the club is enhancing guest experience by creating a true community hub that serves its members’ and guests’ needs.

“The refurbishment is part of a re-freshed approach to customer service and experience at Jindabyne Bowling and Sports Club, including new food service in the bistro, a new system that enables table service for our bowlers, poker players and darts comp participants,” Mr Riordan said.

The club is upgrading its tables and seating to a range of comfortable options catering to the size of guest’s groups and nature of the visit as well as new LED screens and improved

audio technology.

Mr Riordan said all furniture in the club is being upgraded and the main bar/lounge area will be re-configured to offer distinct zones that better accommodate guests.

“We’re upgrading our capacity to watch live sport with multiple new screens being installed and a dedicated sports lounge area being created, meaning you’ll be able to get together with a group of any size to watch the latest sport live on our screens,” Mr Riordan said.

“The current big screen will be replaced with a host of new state of the art LED screens supported by directional speakers, this means you could be watching NRL with sound and a table nearby watching AFL, but the sound will not cross over each other.”

Adding around 20 per cent more seats and tables will create a new events space for up to 12 guests in various configurations, such as banquet or theatre style and equipped with video conferencing, perfect for corporate day events, private dinners and more.

Mr Riordan said the refurbishment aims to provide a better experience for all their guests, whether coming for a casual visit for one of the clubs regular events such as poker or darts.

“We’re aiming to provide an enhanced VIP experience for

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poker and darts guests, with your own dedicated space located in the downstairs conference room along with VIP table drinks service,” Mr Riordan said.

The electronic dart board will remain in the new sports lounge area while the competition dart boards will move to the new darts and poker room downstairs and the pool tables are UPGRADES: Design impressions of the new entry way to the Jindabyne PHOTOS: Supplied being removed to accommodate Bowling and Sports Club. additional seating.

“Preserving the club’s history is important, so the foyer sign and Jindabyne photo will be displayed in other areas of the club,” Mr Riordan said.

“We know how much people like to stand and observe the photo for some time, so we’re moving it to the atrium between Design impressions of the new Design impressions of the new the main bar and bistro where bistro and dining area. main lounge area. it will still enjoy a high amount of foot traffic but allow people to be out of the way of the main entry whilst viewing it.

“The view over the bowling green will also remain unchanged and in fact should improve due to the removal of shrubbery along the eastern edge of the bowling green which will open up the view whether Design impressions of the new Design impressions of the new you’re inside the club or on the sports lounge. window seating area. green.”

Mr Riordan said the club will disruption, and weekly favour- required, will be clearly comremain open throughout most, ites like trivia, squash and bowls municated in advance and we’ll if not all the project. will still be happening,” Mr be sharing regular updates via “We’re working closely Riordan said. email, social media, our website, with contractors to minimise “Any short closures, if and in-venue signage,” he said.

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Cooma retail sector needs injection

By MELINDA CAIRNS HACK THE winter season is fast approaching, and Cooma business owners are hoping for a much-anticipated increase in trade.

An unfavourable economic climate has produced mixed results, particularly since the start of the year.

Business is increasingly relying on local community support, with the message to shop local encouraged.

“When I have spoken to some local businesses there’s been mixed responses,” Cooma Chamber of Commerce president, Lynette Armour, said.

“But they are all reporting decreased business from tourism and reduced foot traffic.

“Business owners are looking forward to the Easter holidays and are hopeful that it will bring more visitors to the area,” Ms Armour said.

“Winter will see Cooma and Jindabyne busy with more people visiting and staying in the area, so we are very much looking forward to the increase in customers winter brings.”

The Cooma Chamber of Commerce is encouraging locals now more than ever to shop local to support the town’s businesses.

Ms Armour said fresh, new ideas and suggestions from businesses to attract more shoppers and visitors to town are also being sought.

“The chamber is looking for

Business owners hopeful of busy Easter weekend

EASTER TRADE: Pacific Furniture and Bedding store owner, Tracey Alcock, and Luke Holloway, are hoping there will be an increase in trade for Cooma businesses over Easter and the winter season.

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new ideas to promote Cooma business,” Ms Armour said, “we are also happy to support any events which would bring greater numbers to the town.”

Pacific Furniture and Bedding’s Tracey Alcock said trade has been down at the Sharp Street furniture and furnishings store.

“We have seen about a 12 per cent drop in sales year-to-date,” Ms Alcock said.

“With Easter later than last year and coinciding with the school holidays and ANZAC Day I think a lot of people will take the opportunity to travel over the Easter break.

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Ms Alcock said it’s difficult to predict how busy it will be due to economic uncertainty.

“I am hoping to see an increase in sales and foot traffic within the township.

“But I don’t think you can

expect anything at the moment,” she said.

She believes the cost of living on basics and basic services is a concern to most people.

“We have seen the cost of shipping rise significantly, therefore raising the cost of goods; this would affect most industries.

“I am not sure how you can improve things.

“I know from a small business perspective I find a large part of my time is spent sourcing better deals from my suppliers and freight companies so I can keep providing competitive pricing and keep our service and jobs in town,” Ms Alcock said.

“A bigger focus on shopping local would be great, I know there have been a couple of businesses close in the area lately more as a result of big business decisions, but people just need to have a look in the stores around town, there are many things that you may not think are here but they are, or we can get them in, and I know many other stores in town feel the same.

“That would be my challenge to locals to go into stores and just look at what is actually available here in Cooma,” Ms Alcock said.

As a business owner, and with a federal election on 3 May, Ms Alcock said there are a few boxes an Eden-Monaro candidate needs to tick for her vote.

“I would like to see strong leadership for our country, and our local member to restore focus on small business and the importance of our regional areas,” she said.

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Work on Bombala’s $40 million aged care expansion begins

Currawarna open day

By KAREN FORMAN

28 more beds by mid 2027

RESIDENTS of Bombala’s Currawarna Assisted Living (CAL) are so enthusiastic about their home, they have taken it upon themselves to open it up to the public.

The facility, formerly a nursing home but brought back to life a year ago as an independent living home operating under an innovative funding model, is now home to 18 residents, with room for about 10 more.

Facility manager, Maddison Campbell, said the residents were so happy in their home that they had decided that the staff should host a “G’Day Bombala” day on Saturday, 3 May. “The day has been designed so that people can come and meet the folks at THEIR Currawarna,” she said.

“The community made it happen, now we want the community to be the guests of our residents and staff and take a guided tour.”

People will be able to see the different rooms available, have a cup of tea and a chat with the older residents, as well as try some of the food prepared by the resident chef.

“Find out what it costs, get information on government assistance plans, ask the tough questions,” Ms Campbell said.

Currawarna is a not-for-profit, community driven enterprise, not an aged care home, but a place that provides assisted living.

The open day will be held from 10am until 2pm.

By KAREN FORMAN THE $40 million expansion of Bombala Multi-Purpose Service (MPS) aged care unit has begun and is expected to be complete by mid 2027.

Director of nursing, Jacki Ross, told the annual forum of the South East Zone of the United Hospital Auxilliaries (UHA) in Bombala that architects had started preliminary designs for extra aged care beds and three key worker accommodation units funded by the state and federal governments.

“We are hoping the plans will be ready for consultation HEALTH: Bombala Multi-Purpose Service (MPS) is set to expand by mid 2027 with 28 extra aged care by the community and stakebeds.

PHOTO: Karen Forman holders by the middle of the year,” she said. the Bombala population of MPS including ECG, falls number of residential aged “Then, we expect that the 1500 and surrounding areas. equipment, an education care beds at the MPS, sigworks will be completed by A medical centre operates manniquin, a mobile bath, nificantly boosting access mid 2027.” out of the building, providing lifts, curtains and a garden, to high-quality aged care The expansion of Bombala general practitioner services. just to name some. services in the Monaro region MPS, known locally as the “The staff are very excited Member for Eden-Monaro, – something our community Bombala hospital, will about the expansion and can’t Kristy McBain, said she had has long called for,” she said. increase the number of resi- wait to see it unfold,” Ms Ross been proud to secure $25 “This project will also dential aged care beds by 20 to said. million in federal funding, deliver staff accommodaa total of 30, returning the bed Bombala UHA president, together with $15 million tion, to help attract and retain numbers to levels prior to the Marjori Feilon, said the organ- from Member for Monaro, more health workers to this closure of Currawarna as a isation was looking forward Steve Whan, and the NSW region. nursing home a few years ago. to the expansion and would Government, to support “Design work continues to The facility also has eight continue to support it. expanding the Bombala progress, and I will keep the acute care beds, plus an emerThe local UHA branch has Multi-Purpose Service. community updated as it’s gency department and serves provided equipment for the “This will increase the finalised.”

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Monaro Stone Supplies opens shop

NEW SHOP: Monaro Stone Supplies can be found at the Four Mile, Cooma, next to the Caltex service station.

Dennis works hard to keep stone masonry alive SPONSORED CONTENT LOCAL business Monaro Stone Supplies now has a shop and show room open at Four Mile, Cooma with a wide selection of stone tiles – both indoor and outdoor – on display.

Monaro Stone Supplies caters to both commercial and residential clients, specialising in design, construction, and restoration of exquisite stone solutions.

Owner and stone mason, Dennis Bowerman, said the shop will be a base for customer enquiries,

product displays and office administration.

“We’ve been just so busy with jobs at the high schools in Jindabyne that I haven’t had a chance to officially open the shop until now,” Dennis said.

He plans to expand the services offered by providing opportunities for other Snowy Monaro trades such as carpenters, gyprockers, plumbers etc, to promote their products using the large glass frontage around sides of the building for window advertising, making it a convenient one-stop trade centre.

The open plan shop features a

choice of stone tiles of different styles, sizes, patterns, colours and textures for walls and floors, gardens and landscaping with names that represent towns/villages, colours and the natural environment within the Snowy Mountains.

The business mainly concentrates on wall tiles, of which there are 12 to choose from, displayed as individual panels on the shop walls.

“It’s not solid rock but there’s still 4.5 tonne on this wall,” Dennis said.

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Plus there’s a range of crazy pavers – these pavers are a popular style of paving with its irregular shapes, sizes, and patterns creating a unique surface.

The stone product is of a high quality imported from China.

Dennis said the most popular stone chosen by local clients and builders has been “Snowy Bush”, as it looks like natural bush rock and boulders in the area, and “Kosciuszko Blue”.

“Stick-on rocks have really taken off, the beauty of it is it’s actual real stone,” Dennis said.

“Even though we can’t lay all

the rock we sell, other people can do it,” he said.

“They can lay it themselves or hire an expert.

“We are going to make a couple of instructional DVDs showing people how to lay it out. We are even thinking of running a three or four-day workshop here at the back of the shop, so people can buy the rock and learn how to lay it. It will save them a lot of money to be able to do it themselves.”

Dennis said stone masonry is a dying art.

“Not many young blokes go into it these days. I have two apprentices on, and a team of about 6 to 8 employed.

“Most of our ‘stoneys’ we have taught, as they were in different trades originally…I have some original old stoneys who have been working here for years.

“Stone masonry needs an eye for detail, you need to be able to shape with hand tools and a lot of it we have to cut, it’s physical work so you need to have a level of fitness,” Dennis said.

“Some of the rock is quite heavy and when we do solid walls, like we did at Snowy Mountains Grammar, you’re lifting anything from 30 to 50 kilos of rock, sometimes more, up the scaffolding.”

For rock prices and laying/ labour cost contact Dennis on 0438 452 013 or call into the showroom at 664 Snowy Mountains Highway, Cooma.

Keep an eye out for the business’ new website.

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Jindabyne Lions Club hosts successful community discussion

By TRISTA HEATH JINDABYNE Lions Club hosted the Jindabyne CWA Day and Evening branch and the senior’s group on Wednesday 9 April at the Jindabyne Bowling and Sports Club.

Special guests, Snowy Monaro Regional Council mayor, Chris Hanna, interim chief executive officer, Stephen Dunshea, and chief people and organisational performance officer, Angela Sommerville, were in attendance to answer questions from the community.

This was a chance to get to know community leaders, the people who make decisions that affect the town and for senior community members to ask questions important to them.

Many topics were discussed, and The Monaro Media Group will be breaking the conversation down into sections over the coming weeks.

Hot topics among the Jindabyne community are the state of the roads, lack of footpaths and the poorly maintained Town Centre toilet blocks.

It was advised the community use the council’s ‘Snap Send Solve’ platform to notify the council of any issues of concern within the LGA including road potholes, road signage issues and other road and communitybased issues.

MEETING: Snowy Monaro Regional Council interim chief executive officer, Stephen Dunshea, answering questions from the community.

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Mr Dunshea said roads is of importance across the entire region, and ‘Snap Send Solve’ is the easiest and most efficient way of notifying council of non-urgent issues that need addressing in the community and has been successful in rectifying many situations.

The lack of footpaths has long

been a point of concern within the community, while areas of the town have sufficient footpath corridors many of the main streets have none.

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The Town Centre toilet block was a point of contention during the discussion, with some voicing the block should be closed due to poor maintenance and overall ‘atrocious’ amenities.

Dunshea said there is money in the budget to do a refurbishment, the delay was due to the Snowy Mountains Special Activation Precinct (SAP).

“As SAP was still in the planning stage and putting together their concept plan and finalising what the SAP funding was going towards, there was talk at the time that the block was included in the funding program,” Mr Dunshea said.

“Whilst that was happening, we weren’t going to use the funds set aside until we knew if SAP would fund the block or not.

“Now confirmed, within the last three months, SAP will not be funding the project of a new toilet block and now Council can progress with the new refurbishment.”

New manager of corporate projects, Greg Thompson, who is also running the tip project, has been allocated the toilet refurbishment job as a priority.

“It is on the agenda, and it will happen. We will be working on what we can do with the extent of the funds that are available,” Mr Dunshea said.

More topics discussed will be reported in next week.

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Jindabyne Community Quarry expansion not an option: council Association welcomes new board committee

By TRISTA HEATH THE Jindabyne Community Association (JCA) welcomes a new board of committee members joining the fight to better the town and surrounding villages.

The committee welcomes new chairperson, Peter Beer, and communications officer, Kerry Beer, along with previous members secretary, Toni Clarke, and treasurer, Olivier Kapetanakos.

New members also include Alpine Uniting Church and Op Shop members, Don and Jean Hayman, on board to help build awareness of the committee and their aims and goals for the community.

JCA is a non-profit organisation founded in 2020 with a primary focus to foster support and pursue community projects that benefit the residents of Jindabyne and the surrounding villages.

Ms Clarke said the committee has changed JCA’s focus from primarily on aged care to other issues the community is facing and find important to focus on.

“The JCA aim was solely based on aged care, which feedback from the community was perceived as

unattainable in the near future. We will still focus on aged care where applicable but want to open our horizons to other issues the community finds important,” Ms Clarke said.

“While we are still unsure of the future of the old Snowy River Hostel in Berridale, we will still fight for Jindabyne, Berridale and Dalgety for an aged care solution and hope to see the facility taken over sometime in the future.

“We are asking the community and other groups to get involved and bring their thoughts and energy into one group, united we might get somewhere.”

Another issue close to the JCA committee is finding a solution to the footpath issues surrounding Jindabyne as well as roads, along with other issues that may arise from the community.

Ms Clarke said another issue the committee will focus on is the old school site.

“We want to know what is happening with that site, this is the most prominent issue at the moment on what the plan is with the site as it is important and can be well utilised,” Ms Clarke said.

“We encourage the

community to connect with us on this issue so we can gather ideas and their concerns so that we can then try and get the answers we seek along with the possibility of a meeting with those in charge, however, we need the numbers behind us to achieve this.”

The committee is committed to presenting to Council regularly on issues of concern brought forward in their meetings.

“We aim to be a combined voice for any of the groups that wish to join us and to aim for things of concern for this community,” Ms Clarke said.

“We see the op shop as an essential service in our community, so to have Jean and Don on board as members is a great link to the community, it gives us another source to share information through.”

Planning to meet once a month, with the potential of a fortnightly meet in the future and if the committee gains the numbers and interest, get in contact with Ms Clarke on 0412731804 or connect through the JCA Facebook page if you wish to be part of the JCA movement.

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A JINDABYNE community meeting has allowed residents to ask key Snowy Monaro Regional Council staff and mayor Chris Hanna questions about the ongoing operation of the Jindabyne landfill site.

Operating changes at the landfill site have been in place for a month following council announcing the site was approaching its end-of-life much quicker than anticipated.

At the Jindabyne Lions Club hosted meeting last week, residents and commercial users of the landfill took the opportunity to ask interim CEO, Stephen Dunshea, and Cr

Hanna about the future of the site.

Council responded to queries about expanding the landfill site into the neighbouring quarry.

“Council and the Environmental Protection Authority are not contemplating using the quarry,” Mr Dunshea said.

Mr Dunshea told the audience, council had project the landfill’s end-of-life would occur in 2023.

“I’ve seen a projection from 2020/21 the landfill would be filled up in 2023. We’ve actually been able to extend this by 18 months,” Mr Dunshea said.

COUNCIL: Interim CEO, Stephen Dunshea, says the organisation is not considering using the Jindabyne quarry to accommodate an expanded landfill.

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FEDERAL ELECTION 3RD MAY 2025 During the extensive period that I served in Local Government (more than 30 years, including 17years as Mayor of Queanbeyan) I have had the pleasure of working for our community with many State and Federal politicians.

In 2019/20 we saw Kristy McBain as the Mayor of Bega Council represent, assist and keep her community informed on the devastating bushfires. She did this professionally in a most caring manner with empathy for her community which was very much appreciated by the people of Bega Valley.

Following this Kristy was elected in the By-Election of 2020 and again re elected in 2022. In 2022 she was appointed as Minister for Regional Development/ Local Government and Territories.

During the past 5 years she has worked very hard to achieve for the people of Eden-Monaro. I have always found Kristy a remarkable person for her dedicated work in the communityshe is a person with very high principles and is always eager to listen and help anyone.

I believe that Kristy has proven herself as a committed and hard working Federal Member for Eden-Monaro and deserves our continued support. She has a proven commitment and experience to deliver for the people of Eden-Monaro.

On May 3rd I ask you to join me and Vote 1 for Kristy McBain and return her as our Federal Member for Eden-Monaro.

Written and Authorised by Frank Pangallo MBE Former Mayor (1991-2008) Queanbeyan City Council Bruce Street Queanbeyan

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Lake Light Sculpture returns to feature more than 100 art pieces

By TRISTA HEATH LAKE Light Sculpture 2025 is shaping up to be a successful year after a four year hiatus from Jindabyne foreshore.

With more than 60 sculptures and 40 small sculptures, the wait was well worth it and the committee is ready to put on quite a show.

Lake Light chair, Dani Kell, said the winner of the Peoples Choice award from 2021, Jesse Graham, from Eden, and one of the committee’s favourite artists, is returning for the 2025 event.

“We are really excited to welcome him back, along with all our other returning and new artists,” Ms Kell said.

“The amount of effort and dedication from artists has been incredible. We have community groups, schools and the early childhood centres bringing their pieces for the exhibition also.

“What I always loved about Lake Light Sculpture was that mix of real professional, beautiful pieces as well as the fun exhibits that children have created.

“Pieces put together in garages and experiments turned to art is a wonderful thing to experience and I think we will see that again this year.”

The committee is excited to welcome a brand new award to the 2025 Lake Light Sculpture line-up, The Newcomer Award, of $1000 - bringing the total prize pool to $43,500 across 14 award categories.

The Newcomer Award celebrates fresh talent, recognising a first-time artist exhibiting at Lake Light and is sponsored by South East Arts.

Lake Light Sculpture will feature more than 20 new artists to its 2025 line-up and more than 70 businesses across the region are supporting the event.

Event draws support from more than 70 business with over $43k prize pool ARTISTS: A local favourite and familiar artist among Lake Light events, Darragh Walsh, is set to return after the success of his piece Light Within earned the Snowy Monaro Environment Award in 2021.

PHOTO: Lake Light Sculpture

People’s Choice Award winner, Madelaine Last, to return to the foreshore for 2025. PHOTO: madmedalcreations

“The countdown is on, but first, one final thank you to the small businesses and community groups who’ve helped bring Lake Light Sculpture back to the foreshore,” Ms Kell said.

“We’re so proud of our local community and everything they’ve done to support this event. With their backing, and an incredible artist lineup, Lake Light 2025 is set to be something special.”

The committee is excited to welcome back past award winners, including Tobias Bennet.

Mr Bennett won the Snowy Monaro Environment Award in 2017 for his piece On The Edge - a striking depiction of four horses - and now stands as a landmark along the Monaro Highway. He is keen to add to his award winning collection.

A local favourite and familiar

artist among Lake Light events, Darragh Walsh, is set to return this year after his piece Light Within earned the Snowy Monaro Environment Award in 2021 capturing imaginations as it lit up the lake.

Artist and 2018 Environmental Awareness Award winner, Jen Mallinson, will be returning.

Her winning piece Take Flight, is showcased proudly at the Snowy Region Visitor Centre in Jindabyne. Ms Mallinson is hoping to secure another award in this year’s event.

People’s Choice award winner, Madelaine Last, known for her scrapyard to the spotlight approach, will return to the foreshore this Easter bringing her breathtaking recycled metal sculptures back in hopes to secure another win.

Returning for another year are artists Ulan Murray and

Rachel Burns after their pieces captivated audiences in past events and they are hoping to leave a lasting impression once more. The last time Lake Light Sculpture took place along the foreshore was 2021 where the event saw more than 25,000 in attendance over four-days. The committee has been dedicated in getting the foreshore up to standard to be able to host Lake Light Sculpture once more.

Ms Kell said Snowy Monaro Regional Council has repaired the footpath and it is once again safe to welcome thousands of spectators to one of Jindabyne’s much-loved events.

“We are very appreciative to all Council members who helped rectify any safety concerns of the foreshore pathway and get the repairs done in time for this great event, now it is all full steam

ahead to get the sculptures up and ready for Friday, 18 April,” Ms Kell said.

“The committee is excited to showcase the return of Lake Light Sculpture to Jindabyne’s foreshore, now let’s just hope for good weather.”

Lake Light Sculpture schedule: Friday, 18 April from 8am to 8pm 10:30am - Opening Ceremony and Awards 6pm - Light It Up Saturday, 19 April from 8am to 8pm 6pm - Light It Up Sunday, 20 April from 8am to 8pm 12pm – People’s Choice Voting Closes 4pm – People’s Choice Award 6pm – Light It Up Monday, 21 April from 8am to 12pm Last chance to visit.

2018 Environmental Awareness Award winner, Jen Mallinson, will be returning after winning piece Take Flight, was a great Sculptures come to life at night when illuminated along the Jindabyne Some sculptures are more known for their night time success.

PHOTO: Trista Heath foreshore.

PHOTO: Trista Heath illumination.

PHOTO: Trista Heath

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Snowy Monaro Easter church services Anglican Parish - Cooma Maundy Thursday - 17 April 6pm and Foot washing service followed by Passover meal St Paul’s Cooma Good Friday - 18 April 9.30am Easter readings and reflective service Christ Church Maffra Rd 3pm reflective service - St John’s Adaminaby Easter Saturday - 19 April 11.30am Holy Communion - St Bartholomew’s Bredbo 5pm Holy Communion - St John’s Numeralla Easter Sunday - 20 April 8am Holy Communion Christ Church Maffra Rd 9.30am Holy Communion St Paul’s Cooma 11.30am Holy Communion - St Peter’s Nimmitabel 3pm Holy Communion - St John’s Adaminaby Easter Monday - 21 April 9.30am Holy Communion - Yallambee Aged Care Cooma 10.30am Holy Communion - Hudson House Aged Care Cooma

Cooma Baptist Church Good Friday at 9am Easter Sunday 10am St Patrick’s Catholic Parish - Snowy Monaro Easter Holy Thursday, 17 April Cooma 6pm; Delegate 5pm; and Bombala 6.30pm Good Friday, 18 April Cooma – Stations of the Cross 10am Jindabyne Stations of the Cross 10am (Leader) Berridale Stations of the Cross 10am (Leader) Bombala – Stations of the Cross 9.30am (Leader) Cooma 3pm Passion Jindabyne 3pm Passion Holy Saturday, 19 April Cooma 6pm Bombala 5pm Easter Sunday, 20 April 2025 Adaminaby 8am Cooma 10am Berridale 10am (Liturgy of the Word) Jindabyne 10am Lifegate Church, Cooma Good Friday 10am Easter Sunday 10am

Trinity Lutheran Church Cooma Good Friday – 10.30am Stations of the Cross Meditation Easter Sunday – 10.30am Resurrection Day service St Andrew’s Uniting Church Cooma Good Friday - Service at 9am Sunday service at 9.30am St James Boloco, Snowy River Way Good Friday – 9.30am The Village Church, Park Avenue Jindabyne Good Friday – 5pm Claypits Stage, Lake Jindabyne Easter Sunday – 9am All Saints Berridale Easter Sunday – Holy communion – 9.30am Alpine Church, Perisher barbecue at noon Easter Sunday - 12.30pm St Matthias’ Bombala Good Friday, Friday, 18 April service 10am Easter Sunday, Sunday, 20 April Easter Day Service 9am

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By Paul Dorin

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Council’s resolution inaction sheets need attention THE second session of Snowy Monaro Regional Council’s incomplete March 20 meeting, which was held as an extraordinary meeting in Cooma on April 3, was a doozie.

After more than five hours of debate, only 11 of the scheduled 28 motions were debated with 17 being held over to be added to the April 17 meeting.

Good luck with wrapping all that up in one session councillors.

Included in the topics discussed in the meeting was an item that caught the attention of one of our returning councillors, Cr Tricia Hopkins, and a new councillor, Cr Andrew Thaler.

That was item 6.1.1 which was the Resolution Action Sheet updates which advises councillors of the actions taken by staff on council resolutions.

Cr Thaler questioned if there was some way the resolutions can be brought to a satisfactory conclusion which could

be explained to the community.

The lack of action is reflected so badly in that report that one has to wonder if the staff actually provide any real commitment to the tasks they are allocated through resolutions of council, some of which date back to 2019.

Months, even years seem to pass with no real progress indicated on the expected outcomes of the resolutions. Lame excuses like ‘this is not planned work for the strategic planning team’ and lines in the report of ‘no further update at this stage’ is simply not good enough especially considering the many months or years that pass with that sort of comment reflecting on the inaction of the staff.

If it is not planned work for that team, shouldn’t another team be tasked with the work?

These are resolutions decided by council and the expectation would be that the item be given a reasonably high priority.

The CEO suggested ways

of resolving the inaction could be that staff report to council the resolution was not achievable and recommending the resolution be removed from the resolution sheet update report or council resolve to remove its own resolution because of the inaction on it.

What a cop out, surely councillors resolved the course of action based on a staff recommendation or a councillor notice of motion.

It should not take six years of inaction before a full report is presented to council giving reasons for not being able to achieve the expected outcome of the resolution within a reasonable timeframe.

On the same issue, Cr Reuben Rose asked why a resolution concerning the results of a staff survey did not appear on the action sheet even though council had resolved that action should happen.

After toing and froing, the issue was explained away by stating council was awaiting for an opportunity to arrange for

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the consultant to provide a presentation to council.

The reason the inaction was not reported in the action sheet was never answered.

Cr Hopkins admirably stated she would not like to see the resolutions lost and suggested they be resourced in the operational plans for 2025 onwards.

Surely those resolutions were resourced in the budget following the resolution date so what has happened to the cash allocated to that task.

I would expect unused funds which involved more than staff wages would have been re-voted for the following year.

And so readers, with that unsatisfactory outcome, the motion was put and the inactions accepted.

So now another month passes before any further scrutiny.

Perhaps the resolution action sheets should be re-named the resolution inaction sheets.

Phil Daley Berridale

Use your vote wisely this Federal Election SO the ‘pork barreling’ has arrived, and boy has it got off to a good start in our electorate.

What we should remember is that it’s our hard earned taxes that are

being spent. It’s not the politicians’ money, it’s ours.

We tend to believe that if propaganda is repeated often enough, say through modern media, that we take it as factually true.

Just check out the leaflets arriving in your mail box for example.

In the best interests of the future of our great country and for the sake of the generations to

come who will have to service this debt; let us all use our vote wisely in the forthcoming Federal Election.

Lindy Rose Cooma

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THANK goodness that’s over. I’m talking about Married At First Sight (MAFS).

I don’t watch it but if I am on the channel that airs it, I inevitably see promos and that’s enough to convince me that it’s not something I’m interested in.

All the same though, I’ve wondered occasionally why these people are even doing it?

On the whole, they mostly look attractive enough, so I can’t imagine they would have too much difficulty meeting potential partners, which suggests to me that there must be another reason they are having so much trouble holding down a relationship that they opt to put the whole thing into the hands of a panel of matchmakers.

Are they too demanding, too nit-picky, too self-focused, too bratty, or too something I haven’t even thought of yet? That’s a possibility.

Or maybe it’s the allure of some media exposure.

Craving a higher online profile and hoping to acquire it via the program?

Crossing their fingers that their time on the show might open doors for them in further lucrative media roles?

Well, it wouldn’t be the first time that has happened. Occasionally some of these reality show hopefuls do manage to attain ‘star’ status and start popping up in media roles all over the place, and if that was why they hopped into reality TV in the first place, then I guess they got what they wanted.

But people will remember where they started.

Yet the word is that reality TV is not a walk in the park, and according to many who have done it, they have had

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big regrets afterwards.

MAFS participants don’t always walk away with the love of their lives either and many have fessed up to wishing they had not taken part in the program, and I’m guessing that may go for a few of the other reality shows too.

Some have been unhappy with how they’ve been portrayed and with what has befallen them afterwards, but so far, while looking into it, I haven’t’ seen anything where a participant has said they have owned or felt embarrassed about their own behaviour, let alone regret it.

I’ve seen the promos though for these programs and, coupled with alcohol and possibly forgetting sometimes that almost everything they do and say is beamed out there across the nation, I’m sure that privately they must have at least the odd cringe moment.

Then again, I may be wrong about that.

Anyway, while I avoid reality TV on the whole, I do watch The Block. It also has its moments of drama and while I admit I find those moments amusing up to a point, I mainly watch it because I like reno shows.

I like decor and reno ideas and so I like watching what The Block contestants do with the properties they get and think about what I would do with it, if it was me.

Most of them have really good ideas, but wow, I’ve seen some that leave me wondering what the you-know-what were they thinking?

And seeing as I’m fessing up, I watch Lego Masters too. The things you can do with Lego now, because where there’s a plan, there are limitless pieces of Lego to make it happen.

And no one gets drunk.

Or misbehaves.

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Fire fighter encourages new recruits Fire and Rescue NSW has recruited in Bombala, Thredbo

By KAREN FORMAN DUANE Burke was hanging out around Perisher, managing a ski lodge and skiing with his mates, when he decided to give something back to the community and join Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) as a fire fighter 14 years ago.

The local fire station had gone from full time to “on-demand’’ and Mr Burke and his friends, who included lodge owners, National Parks and Wildlife Service employees, ski resort employees and other skiers, felt they wanted to help FRNSW, known as NSW Fire Brigades until 2011, serve the mountains community they loved.

More than a decade, much training and many call-outs later, he’s the first to say that he hasn’t looked back.

Mr Burke still manages a ski lodge, has had his partner join him in the FRNSW ranks, has been promoted to Perisher Fire and Rescue station Deputy Captain and is now a FRNSW recruitment project officer.

He says he is too busy to ski much but isn’t too worried.

He’s more interested in encouraging other emergency services-minded people to consider joining the multi-disciplined organisation which in 2017 began the process of transformation from world class fire fighting service to a world-leading emergency service.

Mr Burke has just overseen recruitment drives for two of the eight FRNSW Region South One units - Thredbo and Bombala.

Thredbo was recruiting for four new members and Bombala two.

As well as manning a stand at Bombala Show to provide information about the organisation, Mr Burke held an open day at the Thredbo fire station recently to show people what FRNSW is all about.

“A difference between FRNSW and some other emergency services organisation is that we pay our members,” he said.

“Being an on-call fire fighter is a secondary position, like a part-time job. Everyone has a job somewhere else to cover the cost of living. But we pay a base retainer of $80 a fortnight and $34 an hour for a recruit when

SERVICE: Duane Burke with a young future recruit at the recent Bombala Show.

PHOTO: Karen Forman FRNSW Open Day at Thredbo.

out on the job.

“We also cover the cost of uniforms and training and offer paid leave entitlements such as annual leave, sick leave, long service leave and parental leave, along with employer contributions to superannuation.”

Mr Burke said on-call firefighters were a diverse group of people who balanced other work, study and family commitments to support their local community by responding to emergency incidents.

“When the pager goes off, our on-call firefighters answer the call by responding directly from their place of work or home,” he said.

Emergency responses could include building/structure fires, motor vehicle crashes, animal rescue, assisting ambulance, flood response with the SES, recovery efforts after natural disasters, home and factory fires and bush and grass fires.

FRNSW has its headquarters and Logistics Support Centre in Greenacre NSW; Operational

Communication Centres in Alexandria and Newcastle; Emergency Services Academy at Orchard Hills; a network of 335 fire stations across the State and a fleet of 739 firefighting and support vehicles.

It currently has 6822 firefighters; about 4666 Community Fire Unit members and 515 administrative and trades staff working together to help anyone, anywhere, anytime.

“We employ people who reflect our professionalism and values and applications are accepted from all community members and assessed on merit and physical aptitude,” Mr Burke said.

“Applicants need to hold a NSW driver’s licence, including a provisional licence, must be over 17, an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident of Australia, live or work a reasonable distance from their local fire station and have daytime availability to respond to emergencies.

“We do not discriminate on

age. People just need to be able to pass the fitness and medical requirements.”

Although FRNSW only actively recruits when there are vacant positions, people can express an interest in joining the units in Perisher, Jindabyne, Cooma, Bega, Merimbula and Eden when they become available by visiting the NSWFR website and filling in an online form.

“Ten per cent of our call-outs these days are rescues. Fires, we don’t do lot these days, maybe five per cent, then we do a lot of medical assists and disaster response with NSW Ambulance, NSW Police, State Emergency Services, Rural Fire Service and other agencies.

“We do drills as a station every fortnight - members are required to complete four hours per month of station training and have other training methods going away, to Sydney to the Emergency Services Academy, Fire and Rescue Main Base or to Hume to ACT facilities.”

Successful applicants are

PHOTO: Gabi Forman

interviewed prior to undergoing a medical and must receive authority from a doctor to do the Physical Aptitude Test (PAT) which is available online.

“It was put together by the University of Wollongong, and meant to simulate different areas of fire fighting we do,” Mr Burke said.

“When I started 15 years ago it was the beep test and going into blackouts in masks, but now it is a lot more relevant to what we do.

“Some people have to train for it, especially some of the strength elements of it, while others go straight through, and others struggle.

“They don’t get rejected if they miss, they are allowed to try again, and we have an occupation health and fitness division that will help them do some training if they need it. We try to get people through.”

For further information contact Mr Burke on 0401 367 058 or visit https://www.fire.nsw. gov.au/

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Students recognised for community service

Second folk festival for area announced

By NATHAN THOMPSON

By KAREN FORMAN

MONARO High School has initiated a new awards program to recognise students putting their school community and Cooma community first.

Principal, James Armitage, praised the inaugural recipients of the Monaro High School rise and recognise awards, at a special morning tea held last week with students, teachers, parents and guest of honour, former politician Bronnie Taylor.

A group of Monaro High School students was recognised for its efforts helping the Cooma Pastoral and Agricultural Association at this year’s Cooma show.

“I received such positive feedback from the show and other schools about what great ambassadors the students helping at the show were,” Mr Armitage said.

“They helped with setting up and tours with the primary school students on the Friday.

We wanted to make sure the students are recognised for their wonderful efforts.”

At the morning tea, two individual awards were presented to Josie Holfner and Alastair King.

A NEW folk festival has been announced for the Snowy Mountains and hopes are it could over time bring thousands of people and dollars to the region.

The Great Divide Folk MORE FOLK: The newly announced Great Divide Folk Festival, to be hosted by Festival at Nimmitabel will be a second folk festival for the Nimmitabel School of Snowy Mountains after Numeralla.

PHOTO: Karen Forman Arts (Nimmity Artz), will It has also announced be held at Nimmitabel Snowy Monaro spring time. over three days on 24-26 “Music focus will cover that it will organise a October this year. bluegrass through tradi- new Steampunk New Organiser, Kelvin Fahey, tional and modern folk with England, taking the said the festival, which dance covering various best from Steampunk@ Altitude and Steampunk would be the second for cultural traditions. with old the region after the long“No ticketing will be Victoriana established Numeralla charged, no venue hire machinery and re-enactin Kentucky Folk Festival held each or artist fees will be paid, ments, January, would be a grass- although there could be NSW. “The budget for the roots folk festival featuring artist merchandise and folk festival initially will acoustic music and dance tutoring fees. with simple workshops. “ Walkup/ blackb oard be $3000 and will be “Initially we would stages will comprise a held the weekend after expect a few hundred minimum of 30 per cent of Kangaroo Valley Folk Festival,” Mr Fahey said. people, using The Federal the festival duration.”

“We are aiming it at Hotel and Nimmity Artz Mr Fahey said Nimmity Gallery, but in time it will Artz committee had folk music enthusiasts, grow and we can expand decided to add the folk remembering that there into the showground,” he festival to its list of activi- are 10,000 regulars at the said. ties in line with its wish to National Folk Festival, “In a time of event develop and grow the arts Woodford, Port Fairy, etc, as well as Canberra closures and few live in the area. venues the Great Divide Nimmity Artz has taken day trippers, independFolk Festival provides an on the Steampunk@ ent musicians and folk opportunity for perform- Altitude Festival for the dance enthusiasts.”

Mr Fahey said more ers and audiences alike to first time this year after experience live music and the chamber of commerce information about the dance at the grassroots decided not to continue folk festival would be available soon. level, a great start to the running it.

TOP WORK: Monaro High School students have been recognised for their community efforts through the school’s inaugural rise and recognise awards program.

PHOTO: Nathan Thompson

Josie was nominated for two areas of volunteering - through the Monaro High School Leo Club and the school’s live production team.

Alastair, was praised for his quick thinking and calmness when responding to an incident at the school, when a teacher was hurt during a practical lesson.

Alastair has contributed a report to Safe Work NSW as part of the school’s reporting process for the incident. The Safe Work NSW inspector was impressed with Alastair’s detailed report, declaring it one of the best and most thorough they have seen.

He also received the rise and recognise award for helping students in the inclusive learning support classes.

At the morning tea, a special staff award was presented to Mrs Louise Jenkins for 30 years service to public education.

“Louise is a wonderful educator and we have been very lucky to have her here at Monaro High School,” Mr Armitage said.

Mrs Taylor, a Monaro resident and well-known advocate for rural women, delivered an inspiring speech to the award recipients. Mrs Taylor congratulated the recipients on their contributions to the community.

Council updates Road name proposals

Council meeting this week

Job vacancies at Council

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

The April Ordinary Council Meeting is scheduled for 1pm Thursday 17 April 2025 at Council Chambers in Cooma.

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

Bredbo One new pubic road requires naming as part of a 10-lot subdivision.

Visit https://qrco.de/SMRCmeetings to learn more, access the business paper, or view the live meeting webcast.

Visit https://qrco.de/SMRCjobs today to see our current open vacancies, or find out more about working with us.

The proposed name for the new road is Carelon Road, the local name for the area and property on which the subdivision is located. The proposal will preserve use of this historic local name.

April public holiday closures for Council services and facilities

Cooma One new public road requires naming as part of a 15-lot subdivision, located off Old Dry Plains Road.

The proposed name for the new road is Acacia Place, the genus name for wattle trees which are common in the area.

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

Submissions are open for twenty-eight (28) days, ending Wednesday 16 April 2025.

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

Closures and holiday trading hours will be in effect for Council services and facilities over the upcoming Easter and Anzac Day long weekends.

Easter | Friday 18 April to Monday 21 April 2025 •

Scheduled kerbside bin collections will occur as normal, including the temporary Saturday waste service in Michelago

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Landfills and transfer stations in Adaminaby, Bombala, Cooma, Delegate, Jindabyne and Numeralla will be open on Easter Saturday 19 April 2025

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Bombala ScrapMart is open on Easter Saturday 19 April 2025

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Visitor centres in Bombala and Cooma are open as-normal over Easter

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All other services and facilities are closed on all other dates over Easter, including support programs, pools, libraries, offices, waste facilities, and ScrapMarts

Anzac Day | Friday 25 April 2025 •

Bombala Visitor Centre is open 12 to 4pm and Cooma Visitor Centre is open 12 to 3pm

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Scheduled kerbside bin collections will occur as normal

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All other services and facilities are closed on Anzac Day, including support programs, pools, libraries, offices, waste facilities, and ScrapMarts

We’re here to help.

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Local war history shared

By MELINDA CAIRNS HACK A SAMPLE of Snowy Monaro family history was on display at the Snowy Monaro Council Chambers in Berridale last week to honour and recognise past defence force personnel from the region.

In the lead-up to ANZAC Day council installed this fascinating military exhibition in partnership with the Snowy River Historical Society and Berridale Science and Heritage Centre.

The presentation included photos and letters sent home to local families and informative talks by local historians.

A morning tea was hosted by council which was attended by community members and Berridale Public School students.

Those who attended the exhibition over the course of the day were able to immerse themselves in local history to honour those who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect Australia and the Australian way of life.

The event also provided an opportunity to view the Men from Snowy River Memorial Book, commemorating local servicemen from the Snowy region.

Council’s Berridale office is

Men from Snowy Rivery Memorial book on display

HISTORY: Blaine, Mila, Isla, Ava, Henry, Brian, Zac and classmates take a look at some of the information presented at the military exhibition held at Council’s Berridale office last week.

PHOTOS: Melinda Cairns Hack

the proud custodian of the Men from Snowy River Memorial book. The original book is kept behind glass, but a copy is available to read during council business hours.

Berridale Public School years 4, 5 and 6 students attended

Berridale Public School students Talyah and Juanita try on the hats that were part of the display.

the exhibition.

“Students were very engaged in learning about local history, finding family members and trying some of the equipment and clothing such as hats and gloves,” principal, Janene Petersen, said.

“They were amazed at the resilience of these soldiers and how far they walked.

“Engaging with local history gives our students a sense of belonging in their local community too, so we are really pleased to have been

Lucy and Luca flick through a copy of the Men from Snowy River Memorial book.

Navy veteran and Snowy River Historical Society member, Marion Carson, with just some of the timber memorial plaques she has made for the this year’s ANZAC Day dawn service in Berridale.

invited to the exhibition,” Ms Petersen said.

Part of the display included around 40 handmade individual tributes made by Navy veteran and Snowy River Historical Society member, Marion Carson, commemorating those soldiers who feature in the Men from Snowy River Memorial book.

“I thought it would be nice to have tea lights under all the trees at the Berridale memorial,” Ms Carson said.

“I started to make these tributes using the boards recently removed from the floor of Saint Mary’s Gegedzerick Church and placed the little lights on each of the small pieces of board.

“Then I thought maybe they need some names as well so I added names and photos.

Hopefully, all these will be lit underneath the trees on the eve of ANZAC Day and for the ANZAC Day dawn service.

“The trees are special and were planted in the 1920s by a local school teacher and students, who dug the holes. At the time there were ceremonies for each tree planting, which represented families - some of the trees were planted for more than one family member, it could be cousins or brothers of those who went to war.”

A laminated sheet with the Navy details of Berridale resident, Marion Carson, was part of the display at the Snowy Monaro Regional Council Chambers in Berridale.

The Men from Snowy River Memorial Book, written by Reginald Mould, grandfather of Colin Mould, which is on display at the SMRC office in Berridale.

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2.25 Video Killed The Radio Star. 2.55 Over The Black Dot. 3.30 WorldWatch. 5.30 Is The Cloud Damaging The Planet? 6.05 If You Are The One. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Woodstock. 10.20 Adam Looking For Eve. 11.15 Pose. 2.15 NHK World English News.

5.00 Al Jazeera.

FRIDAY, APRIL 18

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Focussed on health, movement Leah Redden Fitness boasts private studio, indoor pool ESTABLISHED in 2019, Leah Redden Fitness offers group fitness sessions focussed on improving cardiovascular health, range of movement, strength and balance, falls prevention, and social interaction.

Leah is passionate about helping people to move better, move more often, live pain free, and to feel welcome and supported when attending sessions, therefore maximising enjoyment as well as results.

“The overall goal is to build confidence in the way we move, to help everyone continue to enjoy their daily activities,” Leah said.

Leah is a qualified personal trainer, aqua fitness instructor and swim instructor, holding further certifications in pre and postnatal training, boxing for fitness, children’s fitness training, Zumba and Aqua Zumba.

Starting out in pre-COVID times and seeing the impact of lockdowns and isolation on people’s health and wellbeing, Leah realises her fitness sessions are as much about improving mental health through social interactions as it is about being physically active.

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PHOTOS: Leah Redden Fitness fitness instructor.

Operating from a privately owned studio and indoor heated pool, all fitness sessions are open to all fitness levels across all ages and stages of life. These small group settings allow individual participants to receive personalised feedback, with modifications and alternatives provided as necessary.

There are sessions available to suit people from all walks of life, including circuit, strength and balance, boxing, aqua fitness,

aqua boxing, aqua gym for men, and walking in water.

All the pool based sessions offer the added bonuses of being no/low impact. The water provides varying levels of resistance, whilst also supporting participants to move with more ease and greater range than they can on land.

“The power of water really is amazing,” Leah said, New participants are always welcome, whether you bring

along a friend, family member, or join in on your own. There are casual rates, and package deals available to help keep you accountable.

Leah holds learn to swim lessons for young children, Monday to Friday, during school hours, with the focus on introducing babies and toddlers to the benefits of swimming, and working towards children being safe in and around the water before they start school.

Leah is passionate about helping people move better and live pain free.

Offering group fitness sessions in: Aqua Fitness Aqua Boxing Aqua Gym for Men Boxing Circuit Strength & Balance Walking in Water Focusing on improving: Cardiovascular Health Range of Movement Strength & Balance Fall Prevention Social Interaction

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All sessions are conducted in a safe, social and supportive environment, with modifications of exercises available to suit individual participants.

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A beacon of holistic health Personalised Chiropractic Care in the Snowy Mountains Nestled in the heart of the Snowy Mountains, Alpine Alignment Chiropractic supports the health and wellbeing of the Jindabyne, Berridale and surrounding communities. Led by the dedicated Dr. Woody Hulst, this family-run clinic is passionate about helping patients achieve better functionality and lasting wellness.

Meet Dr. Woody Hulst Originally starting out in nursing, Dr. Hulst then moved into chiropractic care.

He went on to earn a Master’s degree in Chiropractic from Macquarie University and has spent the past nine years refining his skills through continuous education and hands-on experience.

A Personalised, Holistic Approach Alpine Alignment Chiropractic focuses on the belief that proper alignment is key to a pain-free, healthy life. Dr. Hulst offers tailored care plans that address individual needs, helping with issues like back pain, neck tension, and headaches. His approach combines gentle spinal adjustments, soft tissue work, rehab exercises, and lifestyle advice for long-term results.

Dr. Hulst is also trained in dry needling, a technique that targets tight muscles and trigger points to ease discomfort and support healing.

Care That Fits Your Life The clinic prides itself on offering a warm, welcoming space where patients feel supported. Whether you’re an athlete wanting to enhance performance or just hoping to move and feel better each day,

PROFESSIONAL: Dr Woody Hulst leads Alpine Alignment Chiropractic, family-run practice is committed to guiding patients toward optimal alignment and overall wellbeing.

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Alpine Alignment Chiropractic provides care that meets you where you’re at.

Book online at www.alpinealignment. com.au or call/message 0466 792 831 to start your wellness journey.

Finding relief from aches and pains: The power of remedial massage and myotherapy Remedial Massage and Myotherapy offer lasting, practical benefits for people at all stages of life. Whether you’re recovering from injury, managing chronic pain, supporting your athletic performance, or simply looking for greater comfort—these therapies can help you move and feel better.

Local therapists Ruth Wellsmore (Remedial Massage) and Jane Wear (Myotherapy), based in Jindabyne and Berridale, are passionate about helping their community reduce pain, improve movement, and enjoy a better quality of life.

“We work closely with clients experiencing pain and discomfort,” says Ruth. “Using soft tissue techniques like myofascial release, trigger point therapy, and stretch therapy, we aim to relieve tension, restore function, and improve well-being. Seeing someone walk out of our room with a smile of relief is incredibly rewarding.”

Ruth has a particular passion for helping clients reduce the frequency and severity of headaches, often linked to postural tension and muscle tightness in the neck and shoulders.

Their client base ranges from teens managing growing pains to active adults and older clients living with age-related conditions. Every treatment is personalised, addressing the root causes of pain—not just the symptoms.

Ruth and Jane also take a collaborative, multi-disciplinary approach, working alongside local allied health professionals to ensure comprehensive care and support for each client.

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EXPERIENCE: Jane Wear (myotheraphy) and Ruth Wellsmore (remedial) are passionate about helping the community move better and recover more quickly. PHOTO: Supplied

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Alisha provides unique wellness service

By KAREN FORMAN ALISHA Kelland’s Bombala Massage and Wellness Centre may be a few minutes drive out of Bombala, but it is not difficult to find the treatment rooms once you arrive.

The aroma of essential oils chosen especially for each individual client permeates the air and leads you onto the porch of a delightful historic cottage with stunning views of the Monaro and then into a large reception area warmed by an open fire.

The relaxation promised

by Alisha starts right there.

It continues with massage, sauna, ice bath and more and by the time you leave, you are already dreaming about the next treatment.

Owner and sole operator of the centre, located at 92 Benlady Rd, Bombala, Alisha offers massage two days a week and her sauna and ice bath rooms are open five days a week.

She also offers compression/ recovery boots and gentle scar therapy.

Clients can visit for individual sessions or join as members to enjoy regular wellness routines to stay mobile, pain-free and active and can pay by the week or annually.

“Consistent heat therapy, cold therapy and compression can reduce muscle soreness, improve circulation and enhance mobility,” she said.

HEALING HANDS: Alisha Kelland treats a client at her Bombala Massage and Wellness Centre, just out of town.

PHOTO: Karen Forman

“It is perfect for active individuals, athletes and those recovering from injury or surgery who want ongoing relief and peak performance.

“It is is perfect for those looking for a regular wellness routine to stay mobile, pain-free and active.”

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“We live in the house up the hill and the cottage was going to ruin, so we decided the easiest thing was to put the Massage and Wellness Centre into it,” she said.

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“We painted, created a massage room, installed a sauna, icebath, extra treatment room which is used by a beauty therapist and designed a cosy reception area with a toasty woodfire.”

Alisha started her massage business a decade ago after completing a Certificate IV in Massage, adding a Diploma of Remedial Massage a few years later. She had been working at the local pharmacy in between having her two children and wanted to work closer to home and have more time to do the books for her husband’s Bizz’s Farm Forestry and Civil Contracting business.

At first, Bombala Massage and Wellness Centre operated out of shops in Bombala, then a cabin on Alisha’s property, but found its forever home in the historic cottage, two years ago.

Clients range in age from 17 to the 70s and come from not only Bombala but further afield.

“I am the only person in Bombala offering these services.

My goal is to help people not to have to travel to Cooma and the coast for treatments,” Alisha said.

“My passion and drive is to bring a service we didn’t have in the area and make wellness more accessible.”

She is keeping mum on possible future expansion plans, but suggests people ‘watch this space as you never know what could happen’.

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Revive Rehab, your path to optimal health REVIVE Rehab is an exercise physiology, clinical pilates and massage clinic offering specialised care for individuals seeking to improve their health, prevent or manage chronic conditions, and recover from injuries.

Revive Rehab believes in restoring not just movement, but the joy of everyday life.

Founded on the principles of holistic, evidence-based care, its mission is to empower individuals to regain their independence and enhance their overall function through tailored exercise rehabilitation and massage interventions.

Owner and sole clinician, Samantha Scott, accredited exercise physiologist (AEP) and remedial massage therapist, combines the latest research with a comprehensive understanding of each client’s unique needs.

“Whether you’re recovering from an injury, managing a chronic condition, or seeking to improve your physical performance, we’re here to support you every step of the way,” Samantha said.

What is an accredited exercise physiologist?

AEPs are experts in using exercise as medicine.

They specialise in designing clinical exercise programs for individuals at high risk of developing, or those already living with, chronic and complex medical conditions.

The goal is to support you in restoring and maintaining your optimal physical function, health, and wellness.

Through evidence-based strategies, our AEPs provide education, guidance, and lifestyle modifications with a strong focus on long-term behavioural change.

Whether you’re looking to prevent or manage chronic disease, recover from surgery or injury, or simply lead a healthier life, our AEPs prescribe the right exercises to meet your unique needs.

Conditions Revive Rehab help manage Revive Rehab provides expert care for a wide range of conditions, including but limited to: diabetes, obesity, impaired glucose tolerance, asthma, high blood pressure, pre and post-surgery rehabilitation, osteoporosis, lower back pain, depression and mental health, postural imbalance, cerebral palsy, arthritis, chronic pulmonary disease fibromyalgia, falls and poor balance, occupational injuries, cancer rehabilitation, MS, and cardiovascular disease.

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Fantastic Fortitude Physio leads way

By NATHAN THOMPSON AT THE heart of Kristy Nichols’ successful physiotherapy business, is a commitment to the Monaro community.

Kristy could easily be running her business in any town or city in the country, but a love for the Monaro is why she has established Fortitude Physio in Bombala.

Born and bred in Cooma, Kristy started Fortitude Physiotherapy after realising there were some pretty significant gaps in the physiotherapy space in the Snowy Monaro.

Fortitude Physiotherapy initially operated in Cooma before a move to Bombala, where the business has just unveiled its new space in the main street.

2025 is proving to be another busy year for Kristy, as she grows her online platform You by Fortitude and runs Fortitude in its brand new location.

Kristy started the online platform to help those in rural areas or unable to access a physical class to still participate in classes online.

The innovative online platform provides convenient access to personalised physiotherapy and Pilates-inspired movement programs, designed for all fitness levels and lifestyles.

“I loved creating the online space. It was a lot of hard work, it was months in the making but very worthwhile,” Kristy said.

“A focus this year is promoting the online platform to a wider audience and to run live online classes.

“For people living out of town, it’s good for them. I’ve received lots of positive feedback about You by Fortitude.”

Kristy is well-known on the Monaro for her many sporting pursuits and active community involvement. Kristy has played league-tag with the Cooma Fillies and Bombala High Heelers, and has won multiple premierships with both sides.

Kristy has coached junior Bombala league-tag sides, passing on her knowledge and enthusiasm for the game.

“Sport and the Monaro is in my blood and I love that I have been able to make a contribution in our community in this way,” Kristy said.

TRANSFORMATION: Kristy Nichols has unveiled her new space for Fortitude Physiotherapy, in Bombala’s main street.

PHOTOS: Kristy Nichols

Fortitude Physiotherapy can be found on Maybe Street, Bombala. Kristy said she is pleased with the instant success of the new location and is looking forward to supporting locals.

“I’m so stoked with the new space. Dad and my partner Ben put a lot of hard work into setting it up, and it looks terrific,”Kristy said.

“Bombala and Cooma people are so supportive, there has been great feedback since moving the business.”

While only moving down the road, Kristy said the new and larger space has been well received.

“Being right in the centre of town is making a difference. Our larger offering will help expand the reformer Pilates classes with more size in the room.”

In 2018, Kristy and Ben welcomed daughter Charlotte,

and son, Clancy, in 2020.

“This gave me a new perspective on what the body is capable of, but also the shortcomings in recovering from pregnancy and labour, especially in rural areas,” Kristy said.

“My interests in physiotherapy lie in musculoskeletal and women’s health physiotherapy, as well as Pilates, and this has become a driving force for the changes taking place at Fortitude Physiotherapy.

“I am so excited to be able to provide you with movement, mindfulness and exercise anywhere, anytime.

“I am here to support you and be with you every step of the way, whether you are a beginner or advanced this space is for you.”

For more information or to book a class, contact Kristy at hello@youbyfortitude.com.au or 0484 951 806.

With an increase in space for her popular reformer Pilates classes, Kristy is hoping to encourage more people to try classes.

Kristy is heavily involved in community sport as a player and coach of a junior side. Kristy (back left) stands with the Bombala junior girls league-tag side following a match last season. PHOTO: Nathan Thomps on

Kristy says she is very happy with the new setup and home for Fortitude Physiotherapy.

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Berridale Pharmacy recognised for rural healthcare, community wellbeing BERRIDALE Pharmacy plays an important role in the health of its small community of around 1,300 residents and to the surrounding district.

In a town with limited healthcare options, featuring only a small GP clinic and no supermarket, Berridale Pharmacy serves as a vital hub for essential services.

The Berridale Pharmacy was recognised for its role in the community, being named as a finalist in Guild Pharmacy of the Year national awards.

It’s a trusted resource, bridging the gap in healthcare access and ensuring that residents, especially those in geographically isolated areas, can receive the care they need.

“We’ve always aimed to be a trusted partner for the people of Berridale and the surrounding regions. Whether it’s offering essential medications or providing health education, we’re here to make healthcare more accessible,” Pharmacy owner, Freya Woodhouse, said.

To ensure the most remote patients receive timely care, the pharmacy offers a delivery service that spans a 45km radius, ensuring no one travels long distances for their medication.

Berridale Pharmacy is deeply committed to the community, actively hosting local health events and collaborating with schools and organisations to raise awareness about important health issues. Their initiatives include speaking at local schools and offering diabetes education programs at nearby daycares, which help build lasting relationships and foster trust with residents.

The pharmacy has been recognised for its innovation

RECOGNITION: The Berridale Pharmacy was named as a finalist in the Guild Pharmacy of the Year awards. The team of (left-right): Claudia Bicknell, Freya Woodhouse, Ellen South and Amelia Kayess were thrilled to be recognised for their efforts.

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in rural healthcare, offering specialised services that are rare in such remote areas.

With a team that includes a credentialled diabetes educator, an asthma educator, and a pharmacist studying western herbal medicine, Berridale Pharmacy provides services that cater to the community’s unique needs.

“We’re proud of the services we offer, from diabetes education to sleep apnoea clinics,” Freya said.

“In a region where healthcare access can be limited, it’s important we bring these services right here to Berridale - saving people the long trips to larger cities for care.”

Before the pharmacy introduced its sleep apnoea clinic, patients had to travel more than four hours to access similar care.

The clinic’s success has been a game-changer, with both patients and local GPs praising the local solution.

In addition to diabetes education and sleep apnoea services, the pharmacy offers vaccinations, Medschecks, and home medication reviews.

The pharmacy works closely with other health professionals, including a podiatrist and physiotherapist, to provide comprehensive patient care.

“We’re proud of our collaborative approach to patient care,” Freya said.

“By working closely with other health professionals, we can ensure that every aspect of a patient’s health is addressed.”

The Pharmacy Guild of Australia praised the Berridale Pharmacy, saying it is an independent business facing unique challenges but meets them with a focus on sustainability, efficiency, and growth.

The pharmacy recently expanded, adding two consultation rooms rented to other health professionals.

This investment not only increased revenue but also enabled the pharmacy to offer even more services to the local community.

“We’re constantly looking for ways to expand our services and improve efficiency,” Freya said.

“Our investment in consultation rooms and partnerships with other health professionals allows us to continue offering new services that meet the needs of our growing community.”

Another key aspect of the pharmacy’s work is its dedication to harm minimisation.

Berridale Pharmacy is the sole provider of a needle syringe program and sharps container collection service in the area, helping reduce the risk of blood-borne infections.

Mental Health Australia welcomes election commitment THE country’s peak mental health body Mental Health Australia has welcomed the Labor Party’s $1 billion election commitment to significantly increase access to free mental health supports across the country, along with a much needed boost to grow the workforce.

“This is a landmark investment that recognises the challenges the community is facing, particularly young people,” Carolyn Nikoloski, CEO of Mental Health Australia, said.

“With two-thirds of mental health issues emerging by age 25, and young people reporting cost is the most significant barrier to accessing mental health care, Mental Health Australia has been urging all political parties to commit to free mental health care for all children and young people as part of their election platforms.

“At a time when people need support the most, one in five people delayed or did not see a health professional for their mental health due to the costs

associated in 2023-24.”

Ms Nikoloski said against a backdrop of serious cost-ofliving pressures, commitments to free and accessible care are more important than ever, and will help deliver more equitable care across our communities.

“Rates of mental ill-health among young people increased by 50 per cent between 2007 and 2022, so that now two out of five young people experience a mental health condition in a given year,” Ms Nikoloski said.

“Recent research also

indicates that 22 per cent of five-year-olds show vulnerability to mental health issues in their first year of school.

“This commitment represents an important step towards a better mental health system for Australians.

“One that provides free and high-quality support, regardless of your income or postcode.”

Mental Health Australia said mental health is a major priority for voters this election, with polling conducted for the

organisation showing 75 per cent of Australian voters think the government needs to do more on mental health, and 63 per cent of voters would be more inclined to vote for a party committed to address accessibility of mental health services.

For more than 25 years, Mental Health Australia has advocated for mental health reform, and continues to drive policy changes and proactively put mental health on the agenda.

Peak body backs Coalition’s mental health promise MENTAL Health Australia says a recent Coalition funding promise to increase youth mental health support has placed mental health on the Federal Election agenda.

Mental Health Australia is supporting the Coalition’s focus on youth mental health, as pledged in its Opposition Budget reply speech.

This commitment recognises

the vital importance of mental health services, as we tackle the cost of-living crisis, housing pressures and job insecurity.

“We call on all political parties and candidates to strongly prioritise mental health in their election commitments over coming weeks,” Carolyn Nikoloski, CEO of Mental Health Australia.

“Too many families and young people in Australia are forced to

choose between essential mental health care and basic living costs.”

Mental Health Australia is urging all political parties to commit to free mental health care for everyone under the age of 25 as part of their federal election platforms.

MHA Director of Policy and Advocacy, Emma Greeney, said that with two-thirds of mental health issues emerging by age 25,

it is essential that any barriers to treatment and support are removed to guarantee all children and young people the chance to thrive.

“This ambitious move could change the trajectory for a generation of Australians, by investing in accessible care, earlier in life, during the most critical phase of growth and development,” she said.

Ms Greeney said rates of mental ill-health among young people increased by 50 per cent between 2007 and 2022, so that now two out of five young people experience a mental health condition in a given year.

Recent research also indicates that 22 per cent of five-year-olds show vulnerability to mental health issues in their first year of school.

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6.00 Morning Programs. 2.35 Doctor Who. 3.25 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 4.05 A Bite To Eat With Alice. 4.35 MythBusters.

5.30 Heartbreak High. 7.00 Spicks And Specks. 7.30 QI. 8.00 Live At The Apollo. 8.45 Gavin & Stacey. 10.15 ER. 11.00 Rage. 12.00 Heartbreak High. 12.45 Breeders. 1.10 QI. 1.45 ER. 3.10 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 5.10 Kiya And The Kimoja Heroes.

5.50 Paddington. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Rocket Club. 7.30 Harry Potter: Wizards Of Baking. 8.10 Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tournament Of Houses. 8.55 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.35 Speechless. 10.00 Officially Amazing. 10.25 Dragon Ball Super. 10.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 News. 2.30 Breakfast Couch.

3.00 News. 3.30 The Pacific. 4.00 News. 4.30 Planet America. 5.00 News. 5.30 Stateline.

6.00 ABC Evening News. 6.30 Australian Story. 7.00 ABC National News. 7.30 Swingers: How To Win An Election. 8.00 News Tonight. 8.15 TBA. 9.00 Nightly News. 9.25 Foreign Correspondent. 10.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

11.00 Skippy. 11.30 Edgar Wallace Mysteries. 12.50 The Baron. 2.00 MOVIE: The Heart Of The Matter. (1953) 4.15 MOVIE: Dunkirk. (1958) 7.00 Rugby Union.

Super Rugby Pacific. Round 10. Western Force v Hurricanes. 9.30 Super Rugby Pacific Post-Match. 9.45 MOVIE: The Jackal.

(1997) 12.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

3.35 WorldWatch. 5.35 Over The Black Dot. 6.05 Our Law. 6.40 Engineering Tomorrow. Final. 7.35 Impossible Engineering. 8.30 MOVIE: Silverado. (1985) 11.00 MOVIE: Romantic Comedy. (2019) 12.25 PEN15. 1.35 Gun Shot Wound. 2.40 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

SATURDAY, APRIL 19

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Death In Paradise. Final.

1.30 Darby And Joan. 2.15 Extraordinary Escapes. 3.00 Megafauna: What Killed Australia’s Giants? 3.50 A Life In Ten Pictures. 4.45 Creative Types With Virginia Trioli. 5.10 Landline. 5.40 Australian Story.

6.10 Father Brown. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 MOVIE: Made In Dagenham. (2010) 9.20 Midsomer Murders. 10.50 Unforgotten.

11.40 Late Programs.

ABC

SEVEN

NINE

TEN

SBS

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend.

12.00 Sunday Footy Feast. 2.30 Jabba’s Movies School Holiday Special. 3.00 Highway Cops. 3.30 Border Patrol. 4.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Sydney Weekender. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The 1% Club UK. 8.00 Mrs Brown’s Boys. Return. 9.30 Billy Joel Live At Madison Square Garden. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Hello SA. 6.30 A Current Affair. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Wide World Of Sports. 11.00 NRL Sunday Footy Show.

1.00 Fish Forever. 1.30 Drive TV: Drive Car Of The Year. 2.00 Oz Off Road TV. 3.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 7. Newcastle Knights v Cronulla Sharks. 6.00 9News Sunday. 7.00 60 Minutes. 8.00 RBT. 8.30 The People V Michael Jackson. 10.30 9News Late. 11.00 See No Evil. 11.50 The First 48. 12.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.30 Silvia’s Italian Masterclass. 10.00 10 Minute Kitchen. 10.30 Pooches At Play. 11.00 My Market Kitchen. 11.30 Buy To Build.

12.00 Australian Survivor. 1.30 Cook With Luke. 2.00 The Dog Down Under.

2.30 Pat Callinan’s 4x4 Adventures. 3.30 All 4 Adventure. 4.30 Farm To Fork. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 The Sunday Project.

7.00 Matlock. 9.00 FBI. 11.00 The Sunday Project. 12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 5.30 Rediscovering Venice. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Ancient Empires. 9.05 Secret Lebanon: The Treasures Of Byblos.

10.10 Mayhem: Secret Lives Of Georgian Kings. 11.05 Rebel With A Cause: Oodgeroo Noonuccal. 12.05 48 Hours To Victory. 2.55 Britain’s Great Outdoors.

3.50 Bamay. 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 Australia’s Best Backyards. 11.00 Escape To The Country. 1.00 The Surgery Ship. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 Cities Of The Underworld. 3.30 Better Homes. 4.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 Rosemary & Thyme.

8.30 Vera. 10.30 Great Rail Restorations.

11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 The Fishing Show By AFN: Best Of. 1.00 Fishing Addiction. 2.00 Fishy Business. 2.30 AFL Pre-Game. 3.00 Football.

AFL. Round 6. Sydney v Port Adelaide. 6.00 The Wash Up. 7.00 Football. AFL. Round 6. Western Bulldogs v St Kilda. 10.30 AFL Post-Game. 11.00 MOVIE: Air Force One. (1997) 1.35 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.30 Larry The Wonder Pup. 9.00 Drop Dead Weird. 10.00 Holey Moley Australia: Celebrity Special. 11.30 Dream Home. 1.15 My France With Manu. 2.05 Home And Away. 4.00 MOVIE: Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse.

(2018) 6.30 Puppy School. 7.30 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. 8.30 Law & Order: S.V.U. 10.30 Bones. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Shopping. 8.00 Tough Tested. 9.00 Reel Action.

9.30 What’s Up Down Under. 10.00 4x4 Adventures. 11.00 Escape Fishing. 11.30 I Fish. 12.00 Navigating The World. 1.00 Pooches At Play. 1.30 Top Gear Australia.

3.00 Australian Survivor. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 SEAL Team. 11.15 Fire Country.

2.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Deal Or No Deal.

8.00 Frasier. 10.00 Ridiculousness. 11.00 Stephen Colbert.

2.00 Ridiculousness. 3.00 Frasier. 4.00 Friends. 6.30 The Big Bang Theory.

10.00 Frasier.

11.00 Ridiculousness.

12.00 South Park. 12.30 Shopping. 1.30 South Park. 3.00 Shopping.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.40 Doctor Who. 3.25 A Bite To Eat. 3.55 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 4.40 MythBusters. 5.30 Heartbreak High. 7.00 Spicks And Specks.

7.30 QI. 8.00 Lucy Worsley Investigates. 9.00 Louis Theroux: Altered States. 10.05 The Weekly. 10.35 ER. 11.20 Breeders. 11.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 3.30 The Monster At The End Of This Story. 4.05 Grace’s Amazing Machines. 4.20 Odd Squad. 4.45 Gardening Australia Junior.

5.50 Paddington. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Rocket Club. 7.30 Bluey’s Big Play. 8.20 Harry Potter: Wizards Of Baking. 9.40 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.25 Abbott Elementary.

10.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 News. 2.30 Australian Story.

3.00 News. 3.30 Compass. 4.00 Landline.

5.00 ABC News With Auslan. 5.30 ABC News Regional. 6.00 Evening News. 6.25 Foreign Correspondent. 7.00 National News. 7.30 Insiders. 9.00 Nightly News. 9.30 Australian Story. 10.00 Late News Weekend. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

10.00 AFL Sunday Footy Show. 12.00 My Favorite Martian. 12.30 Getaway. 1.00 MOVIE: Time, Gentlemen, Please! (1952) 2.45 MOVIE: The Small Voice.

(1948) 4.30 MOVIE: Foreign Intrigue. (1956) 6.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30 MOVIE: Gran Torino.

(2008) 10.55 MOVIE: Son Of God. (2014) 1.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.45 Jeopardy! 4.50 WorldWatch. 5.20 PBS Washington Week. 5.45 The Day The Rock Star Died.

6.15 Abandoned Engineering. 8.10 The UnXplained. 9.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour.

Amstel Gold Women’s Race. 10.35 Cycling.

UCI World Tour. Amstel Gold Men’s Race.

1.20 Late Programs.

SUNDAY, APRIL 20

6.00 Rage. 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Insiders. 10.30 The World This Week.

11.00 Compass. 11.30 Songs Of Praise.

12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Landline.

1.30 Gardening Australia. 2.30 The Pope’s Easter Vigil. 5.00 Restoration Australia. 6.00 Back Roads. 6.30 To Be Advised. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Darby And Joan. Final. 8.15 Unforgotten. Final. 9.05 Boat Story. Final.

10.05 MOVIE: Ten Canoes. (2006) Crusoe Kurddal. 11.35 Late Programs.

ABC

SEVEN

NINE

TEN

SBS

6.00 Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show.

11.30 Athletics. Stawell Gift. Easter Monday session. 2.30 AFL Pre-Game Show. 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 Farmer Wants A Wife. Return. 9.15 9-1-1: Lone Star. 10.15 Suits L.A. 11.15 The Agenda Setters.

12.15 Treadstone. 1.15 Travel Oz. 2.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: Paris Can Wait.

(2016) 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.

Return. 9.00 100% Footy. 10.00 9News Late. 10.30 The Prison Confessions Of Gypsy-Rose Blanchard. 11.20 Police After Dark. 12.10 Tipping Point. 1.05 Hello SA. 1.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Good Chef Bad Chef. 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 Gogglebox Australia.

8.40 Sam Pang Tonight. 9.40 Taskmaster Australia. 10.40 10’s Late News. 11.05 The Project. 12.05 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 The Body On Somerton Beach. 2.45 Travel Shooters. 3.20 Going Places. 3.50 The Cook Up. 4.20 Mystery Of The Puzzling Pyramids Egypt. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Milan With Michael Portillo. 8.25 Big Fat Quiz Of Everything. 10.05 Rock Legends.

10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 Classified. New. 11.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 The Great Australian Doorstep.

1.30 Australia’s Best Backyards. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Medical Emergency. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.35 Doc Martin. 8.30 Shetland. 11.15 Bargain Hunt.

12.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 2.30 AFL Pre-Game. 3.00 Football.

AFL. Round 6. Geelong v Hawthorn. 6.00 American Pickers: Best Of. 7.00 Pawn Stars.

8.00 Outback Opal Hunters. 9.00 Gem Hunters Down Under. 10.00 Appalachian Outlaws. 11.00 Swamp People: Serpent Invasion. 12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.30 Larry The Wonder Pup. 9.00 Shopping.

10.30 House Rules. 12.00 Rebel Wilson’s Pooch Perfect. 1.30 Dancing With The Stars.

3.10 Sean’s Kitchen. 4.00 10 Years Younger In 10 Days. 5.00 Bondi Vet. 7.00 Judge Judy.

7.35 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. 8.30 Law & Order: S.V.U. 9.30 Law & Order: Organized Crime. 10.30 Bones. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Shopping. 8.00 What’s Up Down Under. 8.30 Reel Action. 9.30 Camper Deals. 10.30 Everyday Gourmet. 11.30 What’s Up Down Under.

12.30 Navigating The World. 1.30 JAG. 2.30 Star Trek: Voyager. 3.30 Jake And The Fatman. 4.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 FBI. 11.15 Jake And The Fatman. 12.15 Shopping. 2.15 Star Trek: Voyager. 3.10 JAG.

6.00 Morning Programs.

12.00 Stephen Colbert.

1.00 Rules Of Engagement. 1.30 King Of Queens. 2.00 Becker. 2.30 Frasier. 3.30 Rules Of Engagement. 4.00 GCBC. 4.30 King Of Queens. 5.00 Becker. 5.30 Frasier.

6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 Big Bang. 10.00 Becker. 10.30 Frasier. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.05 ER. 2.50 Doctor Who. 3.35 A Bite To Eat. 4.05 Would I Lie To You? 4.35 MythBusters. 5.30 Heartbreak High. 7.00 My Family. 7.30 QI. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 9.10 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 9.35 MythBusters. 10.25 ER. 11.10 Breeders. 11.35 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 8.00 Bluey’s Big Play. 8.50 Kids’ Programs. 5.20 Kangaroo Beach. 5.50 Paddington. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Dino Dex. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures.

7.50 The Inbestigators. 8.05 Operation Ouch!

8.35 The Crystal Maze. 9.20 MythBusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 9.45 Merlin. 10.30 Officially Amazing. 11.00 Late Programs.

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 12.00 News. 1.00 ABC News Day. 3.00 News. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 ABC News. 6.00 ABC News Hour. 7.00 National News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 News Tonight. 8.30 Swingers: How To Win An Election. 9.00 The World. 10.00 Nightly News. 10.25 Foreign Correspondent. 11.00 News. 11.30 7.30.

12.00 News. 12.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

12.30 Dad’s Army. 1.00 Antiques Roadshow. 1.30 How We Celebrate. 2.30 MOVIE: Irma La Douce.

(1963) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Death In Paradise.

8.40 The Madame Blanc Mysteries. Return.

9.40 Grantchester. 10.50 The Closer. 11.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.35 Wine Lovers’ Guide.

3.05 WorldWatch. 5.20 Alone: Frozen. 6.10 Mysteries From Above. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 UFOs: Investigating The Unknown. 9.25 Music Videos That Shaped The 80s. 10.30 Alone Australia.

11.40 Late Programs.

MONDAY, APRIL 21

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 News. 1.00 Landline. 2.00 Restoration Australia. 2.55 Back Roads. Final. 3.25 Grand Designs New Zealand. 4.15 Long Lost Family. 5.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Claire Hooper’s House Of Games. New. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30.

8.00 Australian Story. 8.30 Four Corners.

9.15 Media Watch. 9.35 The Truth About Menopause With Myf Warhurst. 10.30 ABC Late News. 10.45 Late Programs.

ABC

SEVEN

NINE

TEN

SBS

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show.

12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon.

1.00 To Be Advised. 3.00 Beat The Chasers UK. 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 Farmer Wants A Wife. 9.05 Doc. New. 10.05 The Irrational. 11.05 The Agenda Setters. 12.05 The Act. 1.15 Travel Oz. 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: Love In Zion National: A National Park Romance.

(2023) 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point.

4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 WIN News. 6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Tipping Point: Travel Guides. New. 9.00 Australian Crime Stories. 10.10 9News Late. 10.40 Wild Cards. 11.40 The Equalizer. 12.30 Tipping Point. 1.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.30 Judge Judy. 12.00 Good Chef Bad Chef.

12.30 Family Feud. 1.00 10 News First: Lunchtime. 2.00 Wheel Of Fortune. 2.30 Lingo. 3.30 10 News First: Afternoon.

4.00 Neighbours. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 The Dog House Australia. 8.40 NCIS. 10.30 10’s Late News. 10.55 The Project. 12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Egypt Code Breakers. 3.00 Pita With Vegemite.

3.40 The Cook Up. 4.10 The World’s Most Beautiful Landscapes. 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 Insight. 9.30 Dateline.

10.00 SBS World News Late. 10.30 Living Black. 11.00 The Point. 12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.00 Medical Emergency. 9.30 NBC Today. 12.00 Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Creek To Coast. 2.30 My Greek Odyssey. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Medical Emergency. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt.

7.30 Ludwig. 8.45 Foyle’s War. 10.55 The Yorkshire Vet. 11.55 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.30 Pawn Stars. 1.30 Outback Opal Hunters. 2.30 Gem Hunters Down Under.

3.30 Duck Dynasty. 4.00 Mountain Men. 5.00 American Resto. 5.30 Storage Wars.

6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars.

8.00 Outback Truckers. 10.00 Railroad Australia. 11.00 Deadliest Roads. 12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Flushed. 7.00 It’s Academic.

8.30 Larry The Wonder Pup. 9.00 Shopping. 10.30 House Rules. 12.00 Rebel Wilson’s Pooch Perfect. 1.30 Sean’s Kitchen.

2.30 TBA. 4.30 Jabba’s Movies School Holiday Special. 5.00 Bondi Vet. 7.00 Judge Judy. 7.30 CSI. 8.30 CSI: Miami. 9.30 CSI: NY. 10.30 CSI: Cyber. 11.30 Bones. 12.30 Conviction. 1.30 Alias. 2.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Shopping. 8.00 What’s Up Down Under.

8.30 Navigating The World. 9.30 Star Trek: Voyager. 10.30 Jake And The Fatman. 11.30 JAG. 2.30 Star Trek: Voyager. 3.30 Jake And The Fatman. 4.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. 10.20 FBI. 11.15 Jake And The Fatman. 12.15 Shopping. 2.15 Star Trek: Voyager. 3.10 JAG.

6.00 Morning Programs.

12.00 Stephen Colbert.

1.00 Rules Of Engagement. 1.30 King Of Queens. 2.00 Becker. 2.30 Frasier. 3.30 Rules Of Engagement. 4.00 GCBC. 4.30 King Of Queens. 5.00 Becker. 5.30 Frasier.

6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 Big Bang. 10.00 Becker. 10.30 Frasier. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.05 ER. 2.45 Doctor Who. 3.40 A Bite To Eat. 4.05 Would I Lie To You? 4.35 MythBusters. 5.30 Heartbreak High. 7.00 My Family. 7.30 QI. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 The Cleaner.

9.00 Fresh Blood: Westerners. 9.35 ER. 10.20 Friday Night Dinner. 10.45 Breeders. 11.10 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 11.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 3.40 Mecha Builders. 3.55 Andy’s Safari Adventures. 4.25 Builder Brothers Dream Factory. 5.20 Kangaroo Beach. 5.50 Paddington. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Dino Dex. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures.

7.50 The Inbestigators. 8.05 Operation Ouch!

8.40 Deadly 60. 9.10 Ice Age. 9.55 Merlin.

10.40 Late Programs.

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 12.00 News. 1.00 ABC News Day. 3.00 News. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 ABC News. 6.00 ABC News Hour. 7.00 National News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 News Tonight.

8.45 The Business. 9.00 The World. 10.00 Nightly News. 10.30 Swingers: How To Win An Election. 11.00 News. 11.30 7.30. 12.00 News. 12.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

11.30 My Favorite Martian.

12.00 Next Stop. 12.30 Dad’s Army.

1.00 Antiques Roadshow. 1.30 MOVIE: Escapement. (1958) 3.05 MOVIE: The Sound Barrier. (1952) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House.

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks.

8.40 The Chelsea Detective. 10.40 The Closer. 11.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.15 The Artist’s View: Van Halen. 2.45 Bamay. 3.20 WorldWatch. 5.20 Alone: Frozen. 6.10 Mysteries From Above.

7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Guy Martin: Top Gun. 9.50 Aircraft Crash Experts. 10.50 Taskmaster. 12.40 Shoresy.

2.05 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

TUESDAY, APRIL 22

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 News.

1.00 Call The Midwife. 2.00 Restoration Australia. 3.00 Claire Hooper’s House Of Games. 3.30 Grand Designs NZ. 4.15 Long Lost Family. 5.00 A Bite To Eat. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Claire Hooper’s House Of Games. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30.

8.00 Foreign Correspondent. 8.30 Creative Types. 9.00 Swingers: How To Win An Election. 9.30 The Assembly. 10.15 The ABC Of... 10.45 Late Programs.

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GRASSROOTS

Prices surge, market strong in local weaner sale

By Monaro Livestock and Property MONARO Livestock and Property (MLP) held its 15th annual weaner sale on Wednesday, 2 April, which saw nearly 2900 Monaro-bred weaners yarded and sold in a significantly stronger market compared to two weeks ago.

This improvement was driven by timely rain in the south, as well as unprecedented rainfall in northern NSW and Queensland.

Prices, on average, surged by $170-$200 per head compared to the previous sale, as private agents and commission buyers from three states competed eagerly for the high-quality 2024 drop calves.

Buyers came from various locations, including Longreach, Goondiwindi, Gunnedah, Trangie, Dubbo, Bathurst, Orange, Braidwood, Wagga Wagga, Cootamundra, Wodonga, Corryong, Pakenham, and South Gippsland, with the odd local buyer looking to secure stock before winter.

A total of 92 registered bidders set a fast pace right from the first pen, which saw genuine spring drop Angus steer weaners weighing 390kg sold for $1640 ($4.20/kg). Heavier Angus steers, ranging from 300-370kg, were in high demand, with one buyer from Dubbo purchasing the entire front lane for prices between $1450$1640 ($4.20-$4.55/kg).

Medium-weight steers from 280-300kg were also highly sought after, selling for $1280- $1380 averaging $4.45-$4.70/kg.

Lighter steers under 270kg fetched strong prices, ranging from $1000-$1280 ($4.60- $4.87/ kg). Several pens of wellbred lighter Angus steers breached the $5/kg mark on two occasions.

Heavier Hereford steers, over 300kg, sold for up to $1500, with prices ranging between $1,230$1500 ($3.97-$4.14/kg).

Middle-weight Hereford steers from 260-290kg sold for $1150-$1230, averaging $4.03/kg, which represented an increase of approximately 70 cents/kg from the previous sale.

Younger, plainer steers under 180kg, were in numbers from some of the drier parts of the Monaro, sold for $750-$950.

Heifers were in strong demand, with a pen of Angus yearling heifers weighing 376kg selling for $1280 ($3.40/kg). Hereford heifers weighing 384kg made $1240 ($3.26/kg), and a pen of Charolais heifers fetched $1260 ($3.34/kg).

Genuine Angus and Black Baldy heifer weaners reached $1220, with heavier drafts ranging from $1050-$1220 ($3.45-$3.65/kg).

The middle run of heifers sold for $800$980 for both Herefords and Angus breeds, while lighter, younger heifers traded for $600-$750.

Monaro Livestock congratulated all vendors on the condition of their cattle after a tough spring/ summer period leading up to this sale.

“We also thank all our yard staff and local livestock carriers for their efforts in preparation for this annual sale,” Will Dixon of MLP said.

MARKET: Monaro Livestock and Property was pleased with its 15th annual weaner sale results.

PHOTO: Melinda Cairns Hack Forbes: Tamworth: Cooma:

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Description

Head

KG

PRICE

$/KG

R, L & J Hain

Angus Steers

21

390

$1,640.00

$4.21

BJ & LK Tozer

Angus Steers

42

366

$1,610.00

$4.40

JF & RJ Phillips

Angus Steers

13

354

$1,520.00

$4.29

TA & JL Lonergan

Angus Steers

16

340

$1,450.00

$4.26

Timmins & Lucas

Angus Steers

10

336

$1,450.00

$4.32

A & D Roberts

Angus Steers

11

357

$1,570.00

$4.40

EBH2

Angus Steers

7

363

$1,580.00

$4.35

Jincumbilly Grazing

Angus Steers

18

312

$1,420.00

$4.55

M & S Rural Contracting

Angus Steers

7

354

$1,480.00

$4.18

Roger Salis

Black Baldy Steers

18

354

$1,500.00

$4.24

EBH2

Angus Steers

24

Dixon & Tohow

Angus Steers

25

271

$1,400.00 $1,310.00

$4.83

AM Reid & Co

Angus Steers

28

303

$1,360.00

$4.49

D & K Maxwell

Angus Steers

26

270

$1,310.00

$4.83

D S Dixon

Angus Steers

11

290

$1,290.00

$4.45

K & G Kable

Charolais Steers

11

356

$1,410.00

$3.96

Billilingra Partners

Hereford Steers

16

377

$1,500.00

$3.98

G T Weston

Hereford X Steers

10

330

$1,360.00

$4.12

Dwyer & Maxwell

Hereford Steers

7

300

$1,230.00

$4.10

Little Tindery PC

Hereford Steers

7

300

$1,230.00

$4.10

NJ & JM O'Reilly

Hereford Steers

15

304

$1,230.00

$4.05

Stewart & Cottrell

Hereford Steers

5

304

$1,230.00

$4.05

D L Oliver

Hereford Steers

8

283

$1,150.00

$4.06

Eveleigh P/Ship

Black Baldy Steers

14

312

$1,370.00

$4.39

Quartz Hill P/Ship

Angus Steers

10

316

$1,340.00

$4.24

MN & S Gregory

Angus Steers

21

272

$1,250.00

$4.60

JF & RJ Phillips

Angus Steers

26

235

$1,180.00

$5.02

M & J Pendergast

Angus Steers

9

292

$1,280.00

$4.38

JB & AM Starr

Angus Steers

15

$1,200.00

WG & MD Hampson

Angus Steers

20

$1,400.00

M & J Pendergast

Angus Steers

20

$1,150.00

Old Springfield P/Ship

Angus Steers

30

$1,220.00

G T Weston

Hereford Steers

12

$1,060.00

Scarlett Family Trust

Angus Steers

36

259

$1,210.00

$4.67

EBH2

Angus Steers

40

255

$1,150.00

$4.51

Murphy Cattle Co

Angus Steers

48

236

$1,080.00

$4.58

MN & S Gregory

Angus Steers

39

250

$1,140.00

$4.56

JF & RJ Phillips

Angus Steers

53

301

$1,390.00

$4.62

Letompe P/ship

Angus Steers

51

285

$1,270.00

$4.46

Snowline Pastoral

Angus Steers

30

325

$1,450.00

$4.46

Haylock Partners

Angus Steers

33

300

$1,370.00

$4.57

HEIFERS - VENDORS

Description

Head

KG

PRICE

$/KG

SS & RK Investments

Angus Heifers

18

376

$1,280.00

$3.40

JB & AM Starr

Hereofrd Heifers

17

384

$1,240.00

$3.23

The Wollondibby P/Ship

Hereford Heifers

9

377

$1,230.00

$3.26

K&G Kable

Charolais Heifers

4

377

$1,260.00

$3.34

EBH2

Angus Heifers

8

343

$1,190.00

$3.47

Snowline Pastoral

Angus Heifers

23

312

$1,150.00

$3.69

TA & JL Lonergan

Angus Heifers

20

312

$1,140.00

$3.65

Dixon & Tohow

Angus Heifers

6

275

$1,080.00

$3.93

DS Dixon

Angus Heifers

7

275

$1,080.00

$3.93

BJ & LK Tozer

Angus Heifers

7

336

$1,210.00

$3.60

A & D Roberts

Angus Heifers

16

307

$1,110.00

$3.62

Quartz Hill P/ship

Angus Heifers

23

298

$1,110.00

$3.60

JB & Am Starr

Angus Heifers

16

283

$1,090.00

$3.85

EBH2

Angus Heifers

24

244

$1,010.00

$4.14

WG & MD Hampson

Angus Heifers

6

350

$1,190.00

$3.40

WG & MD Hampson

Angus Heifers

20

277

$1,050.00

$3.79

HGS & JR Dixon

Angus Heifers

15

$960.00

Nimmo Past Co

Angus Heifers

20

$970.00

Roger Salis

Black Baldy Heifers

12

$1,220.00

Everleigh P/ship

Black Baldy Heifers

10

$990.00

AM Reid & Co

Black Baldy Heifers

15

$960.00

Apr-25

1736

Walcott Pastoral

Black Baldy Heifers

14

$800.00

DL Oliver

Hereford Heifers

7

$830.00

Source: AWEX

Hillside grazing

Hereford Heifers

16

$750.00

Mar-25

17

Feb-25

0.2%

Jan-25

4

Dec-24

1798

Nov-24

16.5

Northern Region Indicator (c/kg)

1350 1300 1250 1200 1150 1100 1050 1000 950 900 850 800 750 700

Oct-24

0.9%

Sep-24

12

Aug-24

1299

Jul-24

NRI

Jun-24

Wkly Change

May-24

9/04/25

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GRASSROOTS

Resources Commission observes Lovegrass devastation firsthand MEMBERS of the NSW Natural Resources Commission visited parts of the Monaro last week and met with several landholder groups.

The commission is preparing a report for the government on the native vegetation laws and was accompanied on its visit

by Local Land Services staff making a delegation of 16 in total.

The first report is due to go to the Ministers of Environment and Agriculture by 30 June with public submissions closing 27 April.

“It is very important that landholders are aware and get involved in this review,” Monaro Farming Systems (MFS) chair, Mandy Horton, said.

“Current legislation and the inaccuracy of the native vegetation maps are a real concern, especially when it comes to protecting our land from weed invasions such as Lovegrass.”

There was a strong consensus the current draft maps are wildly inaccurate and that any attempt to finalise them will result in the loss of any farmer goodwill.

“Farmers recognise the need for conservation and are willing to work with government to get the maps right, reference group member, Grantley Ingram, said.

LOVEGRASS INVASION: Members of the NSW Natural Resources Commission visited parts of the Monaro last week and met with landholder groups. The commission is preparing a report for the government on the native vegetation laws, with public submissions closing 27 April.

PHOTO: SMRC

“The trust in the process is fragile.

“Finalisation of the current maps will destroy any chance of future farmer buy in,” he added.

The department’s assertion that the maps are 90 per cent accurate does not stand up to any scrutiny,’ according to NSW Farmers Cooma Branch chair, Ritchie Taylor.

“The maps cannot distinguish our key noxious weeds

from native pastures, and are regulating five or six times the area occupied by the native grasslands they are seeking to protect,” Mr Taylor said.

“By preventing effective weed control, the maps are ensuring the destruction of the native grasslands that farmers have worked so hard to preserve.”

Other issues included the perverse outcomes for weed control where some landholders

Common sense reform needed

FARMERS are calling for practical and common-sense workforce and regulatory reforms to address ongoing labour shortages in Australian agriculture and support improved productivity outcomes.

NSW Farmers’ president, Xavier Martin, said agricultural businesses depend on a consistent and suitably skilled workforce, and decisive action is needed from political leaders during this federal election to deliver the workforce regional Australia requires.

“An extended AgCAREERSTART program, increased support for graduate veterinarians in regional areas, and broader initiatives to develop and train future farm communities are

essential to the long-term sustainability of the agriculture sector,” Mr Martin said.

“Investment in farmworker accommodation and regional infrastructure is also necessary to attract and retain workers in the areas where they are needed. Improving the liveability of regional areas plays a critical role in workforce retention.”

Mr Martin said reducing the complexity and cost of complying with industrial relations laws was a priority for primary producers.

“Workplace regulations must support productivity, not inhibit it. Compliance processes need to be streamlined so farmers can focus on running their businesses efficiently,” he said.

Mr Martin added that improvements to migration programs are also required to ensure farmers can access international labour to fill roles that cannot be met by the domestic workforce.

“We continue to call for the retention of specified work requirements for working holiday makers, as well as streamlined visa processing for skilled and semi-skilled workers in agriculture,” he said.

NSW Farmers is also urging the Albanese Government to reconsider its position on the PALM scheme’s 30-hour minimum work guarantee if re-elected and called for reforms that improve accessibility and reduce complexity for employers.

Lamb numbers lift, quality mixed LAMB numbers lifted and the quality was very mixed at Yass last week.

There were plenty of secondary lambs and only a limited supply of well finished trade and heavy weights.

There were a few extra restocking and feeder orders operating but the market sold to a weaker trend.

Re-stocking lambs sold from $45 to $155/head

averaging $12 cheaper and feeder paid from $128 to $160/head.

Trade lambs were $4 to $5 cheaper selling between $144 and $190/head averaging from 740c to 770c/kg.

Heavy weight 24 to 26kg fell $12 and sold from $176 to $202/head and lambs to 30kg sold to $229/head and averaged 770c/kg.

Heavy Merino hoggets lost $25/head and ranged

from $111 to $144 and heavy crossbreds were $8 softer reaching $178/head.

Mutton numbers jumped and the quality was plainer.

Prices were $35 to $50/ head softer in places with light ewes selling from $26 to $66 and medium weights $97 to $135/head.

Heavy crossbred ewes reached $173 and Merinos $182/head and most ranged from 420c to 470c/kg cwt.

are not permitted to undertake effective control on lovegrass and must wait until exotic species reach 50 per cent of the ground cover before taking action.

“By the time we get to 50 per cent of Lovegrass we have lost the paddock and accelerated the spread across the adjoining lands,” Monaro Grazier, Ross Sherlock, said.

The commission spent the morning examining the northern

Monaro and saw first hand the devastation of Lovegrass taking over native ground cover.

“If the regulations in their current form are allowed to continue virtually all the native grasslands of the Monaro will eventually succumb to the invasion of African Lovegrass, to have any chance of success, the smaller areas of grazing land that are identified as High Conservation Value grasslands must be accurately mapped and all resources focused on their preservation,” Mr Sherlock continued.

The meeting also heard about the detailed trial conducted previously covering a number of Monaro properties that was put forward as a solution when the legislation was first introduced in 2016.

“We have made a good start to a practical solution with the Monaro Code project but unfortunately it appears to have fallen on deaf ears,” Monaro grazier, Craig Mitchell, said.

“Monaro landholders are more than willing to help government find a solution to manage native vegetation and run sustainable farms.”

Submissions can be made via the Natural Resources Commission website.

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The beauty of Beaumont ADDRESS: 130 Vaughans Road, Ando ASKING: $660,000 BEAUMONT is a wonderful lifestyle opportunity on the Southern Monaro.

Beaumont is 3.94ha/9.736ac and has been lovingly renovated over recent years by the current vendors, with attention to detail and high quality finishes both inside and out.

Inside, the timber floors that flow through the main living areas have been reclaimed and painting has been freshened up throughout.

The main house features three bedrooms, master with built in robes, bathroom with separate toilet and open living areas.

A modern kitchen overlooks the back yard and gardens and features gas cooking and lots of storage. The fourth bedroom is in the adjacent outbuilding along with the second bathroom/laundry and office. House yard is complete with established lawns, trees and gardens, two-car garage and new fencing.

The property is watered by rainwater to the house and reliable bore water for gardens and stock as well as one dam. Lifestyle package completed with chook run, vegetable patch and four paddocks suitable for hobby farm.

Embrace the beauty of Beaumont and book your inspection today.

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Asking: $ 450,000

Fantastic opportunity to purchase a family home with beautiful views over the town and local countryside.

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3 good sized bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 2 toilets

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Spacious kitchen with island bench, open dining and lounge

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Extension suitable for 4th bedroom, teenage retreat/games room etc

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Front patio with elevated views over town

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Rear patio suitable for outdoor entertaining

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Electric ducted heating/cooling and slow combustion heater

Great location for an active family within walking distance to the CBD and major sports ground, book your inspections today!

2 Keys Street, Bombala Lifestyle is all about choice

Looking for something far from the maddening crowd but need to be close to town, this property could be your answer!

• 2 very spacious bedrooms with BIR, 1 bathroom/laundry • Modern kitchen, dining room and good sized lounge room with reverse cycle air con and pellet heater • Large deck with plenty of room for entertaining/outdoor living • Large block 3022m2 (approx.)

• Fenced house yard with established lawns, gardens and dog run • 3 Bay garage, additional shed with sliding door access - perfect for mancave/ teenage/retreat or guest bedroom This is a fantastic opportunity to combine space and privacy, so book your inspection today!

Christine McIntosh Real Estate Sales

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M 0427 584 004

Asking: $500,000

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Prime retail space in blue ribbon location Address: Unit 8, 5 Snowy River Avenue, Jindabyne NSW 2627 In terms of location, it does not get better than this.

Unit 8, 5 Snowy River Avenue, Jindabyne NSW 2627 presents a unique opportunity, arguably a once in a lifetime opportunity to acquire a prime retail space in the well renowned Nuggets Crossing.

Positioned on the corner of the main and most used entrance into Nuggets Crossing, no stairs, no elevator, simply outright pole position. The space entertains f ront and rear access from the carpark and the courtyard.

This premises has been operating as High Country Outfitters for 37 years, and have made the most of the 85m2 space over the years, earning themselves a well-known reputation.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity this prime retail space in a blue ribbon location presents. Unit 8, 5 Snowy River Avenue, Jindabyne goes to auction – online and in room – on Tuesday, 29 April. Don’t wait until it is too late, contact the KMPL sales team today on 02 6456 7232 to f ind out more.

Unit 8, 5 Snowy River Avenue Jindabyne NSW 2627

Pr me reta space n ue r 85m2

on ocation

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85m2 of prime retail space located adjacent to the main carpark at street level.

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No stairs, no elevator, outright pole position.

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Enter from two sides, carpark as well as courtyard entrance.

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Outstanding location along main and most used access point to the well renowned Nuggets Crossing.

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Has been operating as High Country Outfitters for 37 years in the same location.

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Was originally two retail shops converted to one 37 years ago.

AGENTS COMMENTS: This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to acquire a retail premises in Jindabyne’s Nuggets Crossing in such a location, positioned on the corner of the main entrance.

After 37 years our vendors have decided to pull up stumps and go fishing!

Don’t hesitate and contact our sales team to book your own private inspection!

Contact: Nick Kirshner & Maddy Kirshner P: 02 6456 7232 W: kirshnermackay.com.au Online Auction: Tuesday 29th April 2025 Commencing 6:30pm Venue: Online & In Room 1 Park Street, Berridale NSW 2628 Inspect: By Appointment with Exclusive Agent Only.

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FOOTY TIPPING COMP 2025 Flynn’s Wrecking Yard....................................... 32 Nutrien Ag Solutions Cooma ......................... 30 Snowy Mountains Tree Service ................... 28 Snowy Mountains Transport......................... 28 Cooma Battery Wholesalers.......................... 28 Bendoc Hotel......................................................... 26 Alpine Ford ............................................................. 26 Cooma Toyota....................................................... 26 South East Tile & Bathroom Centre ........... 26

Thursday, 27 Thursday,March April 17 AtAtAccor Stadium 4 Pines Park ManlySydney vs St George Illa South vs Penrith Friday,March April 18 Friday, 28 AtAllianz Accor Stadium At Stadium Canterbury vsGold South Sydney Sydney vs Coast

ROUND 6 LEADERBOARD

Monaro Freight..................................................... 26 Club Bombala........................................................ 25 Snowy Mountains Laundry & Linen Hire.. 25 Up She Goes........................................................... 25 Rees Automotive Repairs................................ 25 Brian Geach Electrical ...................................... 25 Cooma Mitre 10 ................................................... 24 McDonald’s Cooma............................................ 24 Monaro Wool Services ..................................... 24

Friday, 28 Friday,March April 18 At Suncorp Stadium Dolphins Dolphinsvs vsMelbourne Brisbane Saturday, 29 Saturday,March April 19 At Netstrata Jubilee Stadium At Go Media Stadium Warriors St George IllavsvsBrisbane Melbourne

7 ROUND Delegate Hotel...................................................... 24 Laszlo’s Automotive .......................................... 24 Jindabyne Bowling Club.................................... 22 Jindabyne Sand & Gravel ..................................21 Cooma Ex Services Club...................................19 One Agency Jodi Alexander .............................19 Jindabyne Butchery.............................................18

Saturday, 29 Saturday,March April 19 At QldAtCountry Stadium Allianz Bank Stadium Sydney North Qld vs vs Penrith Canberra Saturday, March2029 Sunday, April AtCbus PointsBet At SuperStadium Stadium Gold Coast Canberra Cronulla vsvs Canterbury

THE MICKEY THOMPSON TYRES LEADERBOARD Another topsy-turvy week of results in what’s becoming the most unpredictable season in living memory.

Best result came from Tom at Snowy Mountains Tree Service with 7 from 8, then Bendoc Hotel with a 6.

Wayne Flynn from Flynn’s Wrecking Yard is still in the lead on 32, with Damien from Nutrien Ag Cooma in second on 30.

Anything can happen this year. Hold on to your hats!

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Manly Canterbury Melbourne Brisbane Sydney Canberra Cronulla Wests Tigers

POINTS

5

TOTAL

30

PREMIERSHIP PICK

POINTS

5

TOTAL

28

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St George Illawarra Canterbury Melbourne Warriors Sydney Canberra Cronulla Wests Tigers

Manly Canterbury Melbourne Brisbane Sydney Canberra Cronulla Wests Tigers

POINTS

5

TOTAL

32

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POINTS

7

TOTAL

28

PREMIERSHIP PICK

POINTS

4

TOTAL

28

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Manly Canterbury Melbourne Brisbane Penrith Canberra Cronulla Wests Tigers

Manly Canterbury Melbourne Warriors Penrith Gold Coast Cronulla Wests Tigers

St George Illawarra Canterbury Melbourne Brisbane Sydney Canberra Cronulla Wests Tigers

St George Illawarra Canterbury Melbourne Warriors Sydney Canberra Cronulla Wests Tigers

POINTS

6

TOTAL

26

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POINTS

Manly Canterbury Melbourne Warriors Penrith Gold Coast Newcastle Wests Tigers

4

TOTAL

26

PREMIERSHIP PICK

POINTS

Manly Canterbury Melbourne Brisbane Sydney Canberra Cronulla Wests Tigers

3

TOTAL

26

PREMIERSHIP PICK

POINTS

Manly Canterbury Melbourne Brisbane Penrith Gold Coast Cronulla Wests Tigers

4

TOTAL

25

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POINTS

Manly Canterbury Melbourne Brisbane Sydney Canberra Cronulla Wests Tigers

3

TOTAL

25

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POINTS

4

TOTAL

26

PREMIERSHIP PICK

POINTS

4

TOTAL

26

PREMIERSHIP PICK

POINTS

7

TOTAL

25

PREMIERSHIP PICK

POINTS

4

TOTAL

25

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POINTS

2

TOTAL

25

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Manly Canterbury Melbourne Brisbane Sydney Canberra Cronulla Wests Tigers

Manly Canterbury Melbourne Brisbane Sydney Gold Coast Cronulla Wests Tigers

Manly Canterbury Melbourne Brisbane Penrith Gold Coast Cronulla Wests Tigers

St George Illawarra South Sydney Melbourne Warriors Sydney Canberra Newcastle Parramatta

St George Illawarra South Sydney Melbourne Brisbane Penrith Canberra Cronulla Parramatta

POINTS

St George Illawarra South Sydney Melbourne Brisbane Penrith Canberra Cronulla Parramatta

4

TOTAL

24

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POINTS

Manly Canterbury Melbourne Warriors Penrith Canberra Newcastle Wests Tigers

4

TOTAL

24

PREMIERSHIP PICK

POINTS

St George Illawarra South Sydney Melbourne Brisbane Penrith Canberra Cronulla Parramatta

3

TOTAL

24

PREMIERSHIP PICK

POINTS

Manly Canterbury Dolphins Warriors Sydney Gold Coast Cronulla Wests Tigers

5

TOTAL

21

PREMIERSHIP PICK

POINTS

Manly Canterbury Melbourne Brisbane Penrith Canberra Cronulla Wests Tigers

5

TOTAL

19

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POINTS

4

TOTAL

24

PREMIERSHIP PICK

POINTS

3

TOTAL

24

PREMIERSHIP PICK

POINTS

4

TOTAL

22

PREMIERSHIP PICK

POINTS

5

TOTAL

19

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POINTS

4

TOTAL

18

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St Pat’s students parade their imaginative Easter hat creations

By MELINDA CAIRNS HACK SCHOOL and community spirit and a respectful relationship between staff, students and families plus an array of decorated hats, were on display at the Saint Patrick’s School easter bonnet parade last Thursday.

Hats of many shapes, sizes and colours were worn by students, as they proudly paraded in front of an appreciative audience.

The students decorated their fabulous head gear using artificial eggs, chickens, carrots, bunnies and feathers plus other materials, with some very fancy designs and styles on show.

The best part of the parade were the smiles on the children’s faces who clearly continue to enjoy this traditional school activity - from the infant students to those in year six, everyone participated with enthusiasm, and celebrated Easter together.

Max McPhie, George Morley, Zarlia Shaw and Jasper Lennon.

PARADE: Saint Patrick’s School students Charisma Bosco, Ellie Reid, Luna Nassar, Harper Coombe, Rizzani Flores, and Rebecca Jamieson.

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Thomas Hill, Joseph Luton and Emilio Brazulaitis wearing their Easter hats.

Large Sri Lankan community celebrates festival THE Sri Lankan community has again held a wonderful celebration for its Sinhala and Tamil New Year with hundreds coming together in Cooma.

On Sunday, Sri Lankan families from Cooma, the Far South Coast and Canberra enjoyed a day of food, culture and music to celebrate the New Year.

The lighting of the traditional oil lamp and boiling of milk was a highlight of the day.

Games were held for children, while most attendees were dressed in traditional Sri Lankan clothes.

CELEBRATION: Cooma Multicultural Centre manager, Yvi Henderson, joins Udaya Liyanage of Hundreds came along for the Sri Lankan Sinhala the Sri Lankan community for the nation’s New and Tamil New Year festivities.

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PHOTOS: Nathan Thompson

The Basnagoda family enjoy their time at the New Year event at Cooma’s Lions Park on Sunday.

Bombala hosts regional United Hospital Auxiliary forum

By KAREN FORMAN THIRTY-eight members of the United Hospital Auxilliary NSW(UHA) network descended on Bombala Golf Club for the South East Region’s 2025 Forum.

The women represented the 10 branches in the region, including host group Bombala, Queanbeyan, Delegate, Batemans Bay, Pambula, Cooma, Braidwood, Bega, Tathra and Moruya.

Guest speaker was Bombala Multi-Purpose Service (MPS) director of nursing, Jackie Ross, who spoke about expansion plans for the aged care section of the facility.

UHA was first formed in 1933

by Eleanor Mackinnon OBE and now has 166 branches.

State president, Sally Cronberger, from Tamworth, said she was pleased with the

numbers and was looking forward to the State conference to be held in Orange in October.

More than 3700 volunteer members across NSW raise funds which are then used to purchase much-needed equipment and items for their facilities.

Facilities provide ‘wish lists’ each year to their UHA branch, for items such as medical equipment, patient comfort items, additional training for nursing/ medical staff, accommodation, as well as items that are used for all general health care needs.

Branches fundraise through gift shops, op shops, raffles, on-site kiosks, craft stalls, market days, and many other events throughout the year. All funds raised by a branch are retained by that branch for use by their own community Health Service.

TOGETHER: (from left) Regional representative Ann Burgess (Queanbeyan), Bombala UHA president, Marjori Feilen, Delegate UHA president, Claire Strickland, guest speaker, Jackie Ross, UHA state president, Salley Cronberger and UHA Cooma president, Sue Litchfield.

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Bombala wins 2025 Monaro Shield

By BOMBALA BOWLS BOMBALA has won the 2025 Monaro Shield with Jindabyne coming in second, six points behind, and Cooma third.

The final was contested on Sunday, 6 April in Jindabyne.

Games were again followed by a social gathering of the players from the competing Monaro towns.

The results were: Bombala 1 played Jindabyne 2 Jindabyne 2 – Jenny Smith, M Hamilton and Coral Hume defeated Bombala 1 - Mal O’Brien, Reigh Callaway and John Ryan 19-17 Jindabyne 2 – Barb Johnson, Brenda Byrne and Ken McCorie defeated Bombala 1 - Eileen Hampshire, Karen Brownlie and Neil Brotherton 23-19 Bombala 2 played Cooma 1 Bombala 2 - Mark Guthrie, Art Frances and Greg Griggs defeated Cooma 1 - Kathy Venables, Gayle

Schouten and Steve Bowerman 40-13 Bombala 2 - Matt Cootes, Aurora Reed and Kyle Richardson defeated Cooma 1 - Bruce Stewart, Fiona Richards and Cheryl Meillon 26-13 Jindabyne 1 played Cooma 2 Cooma 2 - Diane Wilkins, Judy Locker and Leonie Snell defeated Jindabyne 1 - Paul Livissianos, Eliza Ryland and Dell Turner 24-17 Jindabyne 1 - Mick Towner, Paul Bradshaw and Cathy Burn defeated Cooma 2 - Paul Fuller, Mary Bowerman and Olga Jebbink 47-4 Final ladder Bombala 2 - 27 points Jindabyne 1 -21 points Cooma 1 – 12 points Cooma 2- 12 points Jindabyne 2 -9 points Bombala 1 -9 points This friendly competition brought fellow bowlers, young, old, new or experienced from throughout the Monaro together for camaraderie, fun and enjoyment.

WINNERS: (back, from left) Art Frances, Kyle Richardson, Greg Griggs, Matt Cootes and (front from left) Mark Guthrie and Aurora Reed celebrate their Monaro Shield success.

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Bushpigs split matches, Red Devils receive forfeits

By NATHAN THOMPSON RUGBY UNION

THE Jindabyne Bushpigs faced a tough test in round two of the South Coast/Monaro competition with a 76-10 loss to Bungendore.

The Bushpigs are in a re-building phase this season following the retirement of a number of key players after the club secured its third-straight

premiership last season.

A strong Bungendore side raced in 12 tries to the Bushpigs two. Tries for the Jindabyne side went to Klemm and Harry Burbury.

The Miss Piggies’ first game of the season was a tight affair with both sides crossing for three tries.

The teams couldn’t be split at fulltime, finishing 15-15. Sarah Farrell collected two tries and

Bernadette Lai one.

Following the Easter weekend break, the Bushpigs have its first home game of the season on Saturday, 26 April at John Connors Oval. Kick-off 2.30pm against Taralga.

The Miss Piggies have a bye.

The Cooma Red Devils faced a frustrating weekend with the women’s and men’s sides receiving forfeits.

Cooma was scheduled to

play Braidwood in round two of the men’s division, however Braidwood announced earlier in the week it would be withdrawing from the competition due to low player numbers and an already high player injury toll.

Cooma’s women’s side was due to take on the Australian Defence Force Academy. This match will be played later in the season.

Blencowe wins first president’s cup

By COOMA GOLF CLUB OVER the weekend, the inaugural president’s cup was held at Cooma Golf Course.

This year’s overall winner was Kerry Blencowe with an impressive 66 nett, six under par.

David Crawford won A grade with 70, B Grade was won by Wayne Ryan with 71 on a countback and the C Grade winner was claimed by Neil Mackenzie with 73.

Place getters on the day were David Goggin, Helen Crawford, Richard Hanna, Tony Clibborn and Greg Abraham.

Alan Kelly was nearest to the pin on both holes four and 11. David Stewart was nearest on the ninth and Peter Ewart on 17.

In Sunday’s stableford, Marcel Too was the overall winner with 37 points. Jason McCarthy, Stephen Young, Leo Percy and Mark Kenmir were place getters.

The mid-week competition this week was a stableford, with Greg Abraham the overall winner on 37 points. Andreas Geach took A Grade with 35 points on a countback. The B Grade winner was Gino Cerro with 36 points, and Claire Caldwell won C Grade with 35 points on a countback.

Nearest to the pin on the ninth was Garry Cornish and Mark Rainsford was closest on 17. Place getters were Steven Wheatley, Colin Langdon, Martin Gelling, Sean Bradshaw and David Stewart.

Coming up this week is the Kenmir Accounting Easter Cup, on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20. Both days are a stroke event.

The mid-week competition will be a stableford.

All was not lost, as the men arranged a trial against Easts in Canberra. They came away with an impressive 48-7.

The club is gearing-up for a big double header against Yass on Saturday, 26 April at Rotary Oval.

The Red Devils play Yass in the women’s 10s competition at 12.30pm. The men take on Yass for the Gordon Litchfield Wool Boots n All trophy at 2.30pm.

Strong fields contest stablefords

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VICTOR: President’s cup winner, Kerry Blencowe (right), with Cooma Golf Club president, Lyndon Taylor.

PHOTO: Cooma Golf Club

THE Bombala Golf Course is in good shape following a lot of hard work from members and volunteers working on the course during the week.

After the work on Saturday, there was a great field to play a par for the John Cherry trophy.

Nick Ryan had a very good round, coming in the winner on plus two from Pepper Thompson and Brendan Weston, plus one.

They collected a ball each with Nathan Thistleton and Brad Yelds on square winning the remaining balls.

Nearest the pin on 17 was won by Pepper Thompson. Golden shot went to Nick Ryan.

Sunday was a stableford for club trophy.

The winner was Daniel Douch with the good score of 38 points.

Balls were won by Daniel, Ray Crawford 35 points and Pepper Thompson 32 points.

Nearest the pin on 17 was won by Pepper Thompson again and golden shot went to Neil Thompson.

Program for the week Ladies Wednesday, 16 April - stableford, club trophy Members Good Friday, 18 April - stableford starring late R.Baird trophy Easter Saturday, 19 April - stableford Easter Sunday, 20 April - stableford Easter Monday, 21 April - stableford

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Cats show fight, strong spirit THE Southern Region Cats women’s team took on the Googong Hogs in their second round clash.

Despite another tough match up, the Cats showed promise in defence and displayed a strong competitive spirit.

The side focussed on tackling during training, and this was translated onto the field on Saturday.

Throughout the game, the Cats maintained a high tackle count, an improvement from the previous week.

The third quarter was a highlight for the Cats, who showed solid defensive pressure through the midfield and backline. Nevaeh Asanovski and Taylor Moore took some excellent marks, and Bethany Ammann and Erin Donnelly were excellent in the back line Best on field were Erin Donnelly, Elizabeth Hazlewood, Amy Morgan, Bethany Ammann, Nevaeh Asanovski and Anna Bakker. There is a whole league bye next week.

The following week the men take COMMITTED: Erin Donnelly was best on ground for the Southern Cats. Donnelly on the Cootamundra Blues in Holt was strong in defence and worked hard throughout the game. at 12 pm while the women’s side PHOTOS: Nathan Thompson has a bye.

Nevaeh Asanovski collects the ball from the middle during the Cats match against Googong.

A tough performance from the Southern Cats inaugural women’s side drew plenty of praise from club coaches and officials.

Major takes Division 1 ladies club championship

By COOLAMATONG GOLF CLUB THE ladies club championships concluded on Sunday with Carolyn Major taking out the Division 1 club champion title by six shots with a total of 277 and a final round of 90.

The strength to Major’s win was playing the four par three holes in one over par.

In runner up position was Michelle White on 283 who started one shot back in the final round and was in contention until early on the back where a series of bad holes cost her dearly.

The ladies nett winner was Janece Peters on 230 and runner up nett Kylie Woodcock on 243.

Jan O’Halloran won the division two scratch with a score of 296

followed by Elise Cave in runner up position on 317.

The division two nett was won by Maureen Rupcic on 242 just eclipsing Nadine on 243.

The members on Sunday played a two ball ambrose with the duo of Steve Dunn and Teresa Dunn combining for a great winning score of 59 nett.

Playing off a revised handicap of 11, the Dunn combination shot a great par figures score 35 on the first nine holes, which included a double bogey, and they followed up with a one under par score on the back nine for 70 scratch and 59 nett.

Ben Hearn and Joel Patton were runner up with 62 nett and David Douglas and Stephen Edgenton in third with 65 on a countback.

CHAMP: Carolyn Major claimed the Coolamatong ladies club championship.

Division two winner, Jan O’Halloran, and club PHOTOS: Coolamatong Golf Club champion, Carolyn Major.

Legacy Diggers Day charity day a success

By COOLAMATONG GOLF CLUB THE Coolamatong Golf Club hosted its Legacy Diggers Day charity golf event on Saturday in perfect weather conditions.

With a $10,000 hole in one prize donated by the Cooma Ex-Services Club up for grabs, golfers had every opportunity to fill their kitty.

Unfortunately, the best shot of the day on the 15th hole would only be about 10 feet, so the prize did not go off, but there were other feats that added to the occasion.

Besides the golf, and as a true charity day, barman, Erich Koennecke, offered to have his 27-month-old exceptionally long beard shaved for charity. Erich now looks much younger after neighbouring sheep farmer, Kim Weston, used his shearing skills to delicately extract the beard without a hitch.

As for golf, Andrew Haigh had the best round of the day shooting a great 75, fa great four over par round.

The men’s best nett score went to Roy Gabriele with a great 65 nett, and Mark Brown had the best non handicap round of 81 scratch.

The best of the ladies was Michelle White shooting a fine 88.

Maureen Rupcic was excited to win the best nett score with 71, and the leading non-handicap lady was Megan Haigh.

There were four junior golfers in the field, and each walked away with a prize.

Best scratch score with handicap was Cole Haigh with 101 and Aaron Fenton had best scratch with 74 nett.

The best non-handicap score was Felix Bertossi with 98 and Owen Freebody won three golf balls to round out the junior trophies.

The Bradman’s prizes were won by Elfie Doran and Robert Thompson.

The men’s near pins were won by Eric Partell on three, Jason Brazulaitis on eight, Cliff Richards on 15 and Soren Stoettrup on 17.

The ladies near pins were Janece Peters on 15, which was the best shot of the day for the hole in one hole and Janece also captured the ladies near pin on 17.

A huge thank you to all the organisers, cooking crew and those selling raffle tickets, led by Ross and Betty Thompson.

Ross also extracted several dollars for charity auctioning off various prizes, and Alan ‘Barney’ Davis was the lucky winner taking home half a lamb from the raffle.

The day was played in great spirit and the money raised will go the CoomaBombala Legacy, which is always a worthy cause.

LEGACY: Barman, Erich Koennecke, had his 27-month-old exceptionally long beard shaved for charity.

PHOTOS: Coolamatong Golf Club

Erich Koennecke after shaving his beard for charity.

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Athletes awarded Talents celebrate season THE Cooma Athletics Club has celebrated another successful season with its presentation event recognising outstanding achievements throughout the summer.

The following athletes received age champion and age champion runner-up: Under six girl - Lily Fitzgerald, winner; Bonnie Dietrich, runner-up Under six boy - Kenji Watzinger, winner; Myles Hope, runner-up Under seven girl - Indie Hartas, winner; Elkie Docker, runner-up Under seven boy - Ugo

Croissant, winner; Elijah Martin, runner-up Under eight girl - Lily Dawson, winner; Lalyla Irviine, runner-up Under eight boy - Ashton Watzinger, winner; Logan Shaw, runner-up Under nine female Anna Payne, winner; Mikaela Martin, runner-up Under nine boy - Finn Dietrich, winner; Bryce O’Reilly, runner-up Under 10 girl - Rachael Davis, winner; Kaidence Rikkin, runner-up Under 10 boy - Bowen Fitzgerald, winner; Walker Pate, runner-up

Under 11 girl - Lucy Strange, winner; Charlotte Claughton, runner-up Under 11 male Jack Payne, winner; Sebastian Andrews, runner-up Under 12 girl - Emily Payne, winner; Bella Schofield, runner-up Seniors under 13 to under 17 girl - Chantelle Douglass, winner; Tahlia Jamieson, runner-up Boy - Angus Linton; Blake Davis, runner-up The personal bests award was claimed Blake Davis and the gold star award went to Ashton Jamieson.

TALENT: Cooma’s junior athletes have celebrated another fun and successful season with the club hosting its presentation day.

Athletes were recognised for their hard work and dedication throughout the 2024/25 season.

These youngsters were amongst the top performers in the age range.

The Cooma Athletics Club is one of the most popular organisations in the region. With strong numbers each week, the club has become a favourite amongst juniors and seniors.

The presentation day allowed the club to thank its volunteers, parents and sponsors for ensuring another season went by smoothly.

Cooma athletes are all smiles following the presentation day. Awards recognised personal best achievements, club records and overall success.

The club also had a number of athletes compete in the ACT championships, bringing home dozens of medals between them.

Chantelle Douglass and Ashton Jamieson celebrate their successful seasons.

The pair are two of Cooma Athletics Club’s most talented and decorated athletes.

Charlotte is the senior girl’s champion and Ashton claimed the gold star honour.

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RACERS READY: The second round of the NSW BMX Championships was held at Jindabyne on a state-of-the-art track.

PHOTOS: Karen Forman

By KAREN FORMAN SNOWY Mountains BMX Club hosted the second round of 2025 NSW BMX Championships on its state-of-the-art track at Jindabyne Sport and Recreation Centre at the weekend.

More than 550 riders aged from two to 60 travelled from throughout NSW, ACT,

Queensland and Victoria for the event, including 30 elites racing the male and female Superclass categories.

With sun shining, food and other stalls and a large crowd, the event was dubbed a big success by club president, Mike Daley.

“It was great to see the riders of all ages come along from all around NSW as well as the ACT,

Victoria and Queensland,” he said.

‘This is grassroots racing at its best, there is something for everyone. And we had a lot of great feedback about the track.”

The track opened four years ago, with a new polymer surface added two years ago, making a big difference to the quality of the track.

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There was plenty of action at Sport and Rec Centre over the Jindabyne the weekend as the state’s best BMX riders took to the track.

a national level track, with the best surface we can possibly get, so we can host events like this, which was our first state championship and our biggest event yet,” Daley said.

The AusCycling BMX Racing State Championships for New South Wales is the pinnacle event for the state’s BMX racers.

The Championships feature competition for all riders,

including sprockets, mini wheelers, challenge, and superclass categories across 20” and Cruiser, which is the elite level of racer.

The club opens its gates on Wednesdays from 5pm to 6pm (4.30pm in winter) but advises riders to check Facebook for updates. New riders are welcome.

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EASTER ART EXCITEMENT: Peoples Choice Award winner from 2021, Jesse Graham, set to return for the 2025 event.

PHOTO: Lake Light Sculpture

By TRISTA HEATH LAKE Light Sculpture 2025 is shaping up to be a successful year after a four year hiatus from Jindabyne foreshore.

With more than 60 sculptures and 40 small sculptures, the wait was well worth it and the committee is ready to put on quite a show.

Lake Light chair, Dani Kell,

said the winner of the Peoples Choice award from 2021, Jesse Graham, from Eden, and one of the committee’s favourite artists, is returning for the 2025 event.

“We are really excited to welcome him back, along with all our other returning and new artists,” Ms Kell said.

“The amount of effort and dedication from artists has been

incredible. We have community groups, schools and the early childhood centres bringing their pieces for the exhibition also.

“What I always loved about Lake Light Sculpture was that mix of real professional, beautiful pieces as well as the fun exhibits that children have created.

“Pieces put together in garages and experiments turned

to art is a wonderful thing to experience and I think we will see that again this year.”

The committee is excited to welcome a brand new award to the 2025 Lake Light Sculpture line-up, The Newcomer Award, of $1000 - bringing the total prize pool to $43,500 across 14 award categories.

JINDABYNE Lions Club hosted the Jindabyne CWA Day and Evening branch and the senior’s group on Wednesday 9 April at the Jindabyne Bowling and Sports Club.

Special guests, Snowy Monaro Regional Council mayor, Chris Hanna, interim chief executive officer, Stephen Dunshea, and chief people and organisational performance officer, Angela Sommerville, were in attendance to answer questions from the community.

This was a chance to get to know community leaders, the people who make decisions that affect the town and for senior community members to ask questions important to them.

Many topics were discussed, and The Monaro Media Group will be breaking the conversation down into sections over the coming weeks.

Hot topics among the Jindabyne community are the state of the roads, lack of footpaths and the poorly maintained Town Centre toilet blocks.

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Jindabyne hosts state BMX titles

RACERS READY: The second round of the NSW BMX Championships was held at Jindabyne on a state-of-the-art track.

PHOTOS: Karen Forman

By KAREN FORMAN SNOWY Mountains BMX Club hosted the second round of 2025 NSW BMX Championships on its state-of-the-art track at Jindabyne Sport and Recreation Centre at the weekend.

More than 550 riders aged from two to 60 travelled from throughout NSW, ACT,

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With sun shining, food and other stalls and a large crowd, the event was dubbed a big success by club president, Mike Daley.

“It was great to see the riders of all ages come along from all around NSW as well as the ACT,

Victoria and Queensland,” he said.

‘This is grassroots racing at its best, there is something for everyone. And we had a lot of great feedback about the track.”

The track opened four years ago, with a new polymer surface added two years ago, making a big difference to the quality of the track.

“It is now considered to be

There was plenty of action at Sport and Rec Centre over the Jindabyne the weekend as the state’s best BMX riders took to the track.

a national level track, with the best surface we can possibly get, so we can host events like this, which was our first state championship and our biggest event yet,” Daley said.

The AusCycling BMX Racing State Championships for New South Wales is the pinnacle event for the state’s BMX racers.

The Championships feature competition for all riders,

including sprockets, mini wheelers, challenge, and superclass categories across 20” and Cruiser, which is the elite level of racer.

The club opens its gates on Wednesdays from 5pm to 6pm (4.30pm in winter) but advises riders to check Facebook for updates. New riders are welcome.

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