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Groups dominate election voting

By NATHAN THOMPSON

COUNTING is underway in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council elections with groups leading the first preference votes.

At the time this masthead went to print on Monday afternoon, the Labor Group E led by deputy mayor Tanya Higgins was leading the count with 1,421 first preference votes, ahead mayor Chris Hanna’s Group C on 1,288 and Cr Luke Williamson of Group A on 931 votes.

Following closely is Group F, led by Reuben Rose with 966 votes and Bob Stewart’s Group H on 881 first preference votes.

The NSW Electoral Commission will not officially declare the Snowy Monaro election until early October with preference distributions and postal votes still to be counted.

The process to determine the final 11-Councillors will take place the next fortnight. It appears Mr Hanna, Ms Higgins, Mr Williamson, Mr Rose and Mr Stewart will secure spots on Council, while the remaining six spots will go down to the wire.

Labor is tipped to get at least a second candidate - Lynda Summers - onto Council, as is Group C’s Tricia Hopkins. Second candidates from Group A (Michael Newman), Group F (Chris Chan) and Nick Elliot (Group H) are also in the running for a position.

Leading the ungrouped candidates are Narelle Davis with 278 votes and Lynley Miners with 273 votes.

Ms Higgins said her Labor group is confident of retaining two spots on Council “The community can see the work we’ve done, remembering it was a short term. Thank you for having the confidence in us to keep going,” Ms Higgins said.

Mr Rose said the count shows Snowy Monaro voters, particularly those in the Jindabyne and Berridale areas have an appetite for change.

“There is change in the air. We heard from a lot of residents unhappy with Council,” Mr Rose said.

“They want better governance, better transparency, and better financial management.”

ELECTION: Chris Hanna and Labor’s Tanya Higgins will contest the mayoral vote if elected onto Snowy Monaro Regional Council.

Both are likely to retain their spots on Council with counting to continue across the next fortnight.

PHOTO: Nathan Thompson

Mayoral race is on

By NATHAN THOMPSON

SNOWY Monaro Regional Council candidates Chris Hanna and Labor’s Tanya Higgins have indicated they will contest the mayoral vote if elected onto the new Council.

Mr Hanna, Snowy Monaro mayor, and Ms Higgins, deputy mayor, at

Final inal results resul s still s ill weeks away the time Council entered caretaker mode, appear likely to retain their spots.

Ms Higgins’ Labor Group E is ahead in the first preference count at the time this masthead went to print on Monday afternoon. Mr

Hanna’s Group C followed closely behind.

Both said they would contest the mayoral vote at Council’s first meeting in October.

“I would like to be mayor.

Mayors are only as good as

those around the table,” Mr Hanna said.

Ms Higgins said she would also contest the deputy mayor position, one she has held since 2021.

“I’m going to run for both and see what people around the table want. Regardless of the outcome, we will work well together,” Ms Higgins said.

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Swain backs Indigenous Country Commissioner Club power pole fire A FIRE on top of the power pole outside the front of the Cooma Exservices Club caused an outage to some sections of the club last Wednesday night, forcing the club to close for the remainder of the evening.

Cooma Fire and Rescue captain, Jimmy Nichols, said the fire brigade responded to the call at 6.51pm and on arrival observed powerlines arcing at the front of the building in Vale Street and the power pole’s electrical box alight.

“Fire crews were able to put the fire out, and maintain the integrity of the wooden pole for Essential Energy crews to work on getting power back on again,” Capt Nichols said.

The incident caused the club to shut down from 7pm, but doors re-opened to patrons the next day.

There was no damage to the club.

INVASIVE Species Council Indigenous Ambassador and Snowy Monaro resident Richard Swain has welcomed the NSW Natural Resources Commission’s support for a First Nations Land and Sea Country Commissioner to improve invasive species management in NSW. The recommendation is part of the Commission’s preliminary NSW Invasive Species Management Review, released last week.

This recommendation follows strong advocacy from

the Invasive Species Council and the Voice of Country campaign, alongside other Indigenous leaders from key environmental organisations, calling for federal and state-level Caring for Country Commissioners to enhance natural resource and invasive species management.

The review recommends: supporting the creation of a First Nations Land and Sea Country Commissioner, who will represent Aboriginal people involved in natural resource management,

including invasive species management, at senior levels of the NSW Government; and building a network of Aboriginal staff across various agencies to drive change, share opportunities, and provide a representative forum to engage with communities and decision-makers.

“It’s about having respect for Country. So this recommendation is a positive sign and we are hopeful that current governments are starting to take the responsibility of custodianship seriously,” Wiradjuri man and Indigenous Ambassador for

the Invasive Species Council, Richard Swain said.

“What we need now is a government courageous enough to implement it. We are calling on not just the NSW Minister for Environment Penny Sharpe and NSW Premier Chris Minns, but all sides of Parliament, to take this opportunity and give our Country the dignity it deserves.

“The damage caused by invasive species to Country and culture is everywhere and this is having a deep cultural impact on Indigenous Australians.”

Rising Snowy River alert issued A RISING river alert has been issued for the Snowy River between Jindabyne Dam and Dalgety for Thursday September 19.

The river will rise due to the fourth high-flow event in a series of eight planned highflow environmental releases from Jindabyne Dam to the Snowy River during 2024.

A daily flow volume of 3,135 megalitres will be released over 24 hours from midnight (00:00am) on Thursday 19 September.

It is expected to see the river level at Dalgety rise by approximately 0.5 m. These levels do not include the effect of rainfall or wet conditions in the catchment, which may increase flow rates and water depths.

The flow rate will drop to a target of 1,720 megalitres per day on Friday 20 September.

The environmental benefits from this release are expected to be greatest between the dam wall and the junction with the Delegate River.

However, the flow pulse will be noticeable well down into Victoria.

Natural tributary inflows will also contribute to water levels as the pulse moves down the Snowy River.

Water released from Jindabyne Dam may take approximately six to 10 hours to reach Dalgety Weir at this flow rate and around three to four days for the flow to arrive at Orbost in Victoria, subject to catchment conditions.

Landholders downstream

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of the Jindabyne Dam are advised to take all necessary precautions with stock, fencing and property in proximity to the river. As the release flows through the system people should refrain from entering or crossing swollen waterways.

Conditions will be closely monitored in the lead up to the release. Planned flows may be modified or cancelled subject to weather, environmental or operational conditions nearer to the time of release.

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More volunteer drivers needed

By TRISTA HEATH

SOUTHERN NSW Local Health District is recruiting more Transport for Health volunteer drivers in Cooma, Jindabyne, and surrounding areas.

These volunteers help people make important appointments, but also have a nice chat to brighten their day.

They help clients access medical appointments they may otherwise not attend, and their support and assistance can make all the difference in the lives of people who need it most.

Running for only a few weeks now, the volunteer driving service has been a great help to Cooma resident, Vincent Crosdale, the service’s first client, who has used it twice already.

Mr Crosdale said the hospital suggested the service after a last minute appointment was almost delayed as he was not able to find transportation in time.

“The timing was great as I found myself in a situation where I needed to get to Canberra on short notice for an appointment and was left wondering how I’m going to get there,” Mr Crosdale said.

“I was considering having to delay the appointment until I was told about this service from staff at the Cooma Hospital.

“There are some treatments where I am unable to drive, so to have a service available like this has significantly helped.”

Transport for Health support officer, Leanne Backhouse, said the service is currently offered in Goulburn, Crookwell and Braidwood with the highest number of volunteer drivers, 27, being in Goulburn.

“The service is volunteering time to transport disadvantaged clients, generally older clients who don’t have any other means to get to and from medical appointments,” Ms Backhouse said.

“When it becomes too hard for people to get to their appointments, often they cancel and just don’t end up going at all, so we hope this service will be utilised and help those who need it.”

This is the first time this service has been offered in Jindabyne and Cooma.

Currently there are three volunteer drivers - one each in Jindabyne, Berridale, and Cooma.

After the Cooma Hospital oncology unit was built,

the need for volunteer drivers within the Southern NSW Local Health District became apparent and it was time to bring the service to the area.

“There is a real gap in the market here for this service, we want to attract six to 10 volunteers to ensure the entire region is covered,” Ms Backhouse said.

“If we do get clients using the service, they are usually needing to be transported to either Cooma or Canberra Hospital at least a couple times a week and when you only have limited volunteers it makes it hard to find the client an available driver.

“Having a buffer of extra volunteers does make it easier on all volunteers to spread the demand around and ensure both our volunteers and clients are happy.”

Cooma resident, Kathy Manthey, has been a volunteer driver for the service for two weeks now and said it has been a great experience so far.

“I am aware of the need of country people having to get to Canberra or Bega for health treatments when there is no other means for them to get there, so I am happy to volunteer my time to do that,” Ms Manthey said.

BECOME A DRIVER: Cooma resident and client, Vincent Crosdale, and Transport for Health volunteer driver, Kathy Manthey, urge the community to help those in need.

PHOTO: Nathan Thompson

“It is important to have a service like this and without the means of transport these people are penalised by not being able to have their treatment they require.”

Mr Crosdale said the process to begin using the service is easy and simple.

“Call the number to speak to Ms Backhouse where she asks a few questions for the application, nothing invasive or difficult, then she takes you through the details, it is very simple and quick,” Mr Crosdale said.

“Having a service like this available is really good and

I think it will make a difference for many people’s lives knowing that they can call and have a trusted service get them to and from those critical appointments without worrying about how they are going to achieve it.

“If people have the ability to volunteer to help with the driving it does create a great service for those who need help, if people have the spare time, I would certainly encourage them to reach out and help those in need,” he said.

Mr Crosdale added it’s a great service, that saves

people a lot of stress trying to figure out how to get to where they need to be.

Ms Manthey said she would recommend becoming a volunteer driver.

“It is great to be able to help people out who are in need, it takes some time but if you’ve got the time then give it a go,” she said.

For more information contact the Transport for Health officer on 02 4825 4928 Monday to Friday, or email SNSWLHD-TransportForHealth@health. nsw.gov.au

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Cooma to host defence career session LOCALS interested in joining the armed forces, but are not sure where to go or how to find out information, can attend an Australian Defence Force information session next Monday in Cooma.

The information session will be held at Snowy Monaro Regional Library in Vale Street from 6.008.00pm on September 23, and will put you on the right path with the opportunity to learn about careers in the Navy, Army and Air Force.

A career with the Australian Defence Force (ADF) is unlike any other. There are more than 300 roles to choose from and the ADF is one of Australia’s major employers.

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GRATEFUL: The Cooma Health Service received donations from the Cooma Ex-Services Club, Cooma Hospital Auxiliary and the estate of the late Sandra McEwan last Thursday.

PHOTOS: Melinda Cairns Hack

Cooma Hospital Auxiliary president, Sue Litchfield, with Dr David Learoyd and acting maternity unit manager, Justine Clancy.

Health service donations

By MELINDA CAIRNS HACK

THE Cooma Health Service is the beneficiary of some new and important hospital equipment, made possible from generous donations by the estate of the late Sandra McEwan, the Cooma Ex-services Club and the Cooma Hospital Auxiliary.

Last Thursday equipment was officially handed over to the health service at the auxiliary monthly meeting.

The equipment included two portable oxygen concentrators with carry bags and two plug-in home concentrator units,

thanks to the Cooma Ex-services Club and the late Sandra McEwan.

A bubble Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (bCPAP) machine for maternity, a 42-litre microwave and Thermoscan Ear thermometer for the renal department and DR panel protectors for radiology were donated by Cooma Hospital Auxiliary.

Auxiliary president, Sue Litchfield, said members are very grateful for continued community support.

Cooma GP, Dr David Learoyd, attended the presentation and expressed his deep gratitude

for the items, especially the bubble CPAP machine.

“This bubble CPAP is absolutely fantastic,” he said.

“The machine helps babies to breathe if their lungs haven’t completely expanded.

“This is a simple, but, very clever device which will help babies.

“We have been waiting for one of these machines for a long time.

“I can’t tell you how much we appreciate the contribution to make it happen, it will make a big difference to us and it’s just going to be fantastic and we really appreciate it a great

deal,” Dr Learoyd said.

Acting maternity unit manager, Justine Clancy, is also pleased the unit now has a bCPAP machine.

“Our obstetricians and midwives are extremely grateful to the hospital auxiliary for purchasing this important piece of equipment for our unit.

“The bCPAP can be used to manage various respiratory conditions in the newborn and it is very beneficial to newborns requiring respiratory support whilst awaiting transfer to a tertiary facility,” Ms Clancy said.

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Local businesses recognised Jindabyne d b Chamber, TRC Tourism awarded

By TRISTA HEATH

JINDABYNE businesses have been celebrated amongst the most innovative setups in the south east at the Business NSW RECOGNITION: Jindabyne Chamber of Commerce secretary, Fiona Latham2024 Far South Coast Cannon, president, Olivier Kapetanakos, and treasurer, Kerin Jarvis.

TRC Tourism Jindabyne team senior consultant, Alistair Henchman, director, Business Awards.

PHOTOS: Supplied Janet Mackay, and project and resource manager, Jo Davis.

The state’s peak business organisation, Leader, Birchwood was was very humbling,” Mr Mackay said. entrepreneurial culture the lights and planning Business NSW, honoured a finalist in Excellence Kapetanakos said.

“In the last 12 months that defines this region, the next installation as winners from all over the in Business and Sandy’s “Our award recognises we’ve worked across 12 and it was a privilege to well as working advocacy Far South Coast region at a Grooming Tails & K9 the work the chamber is countries in the area sus- recognise regional busi- through industry round gala event at Bay Pavilions Café’s Judith Winter was undergoing with the trans- tainable tourism and a nesses achievements, tables. in Batemans Bay on Friday a finalist in Outstanding forming the night-time number of our consult- whether micro, small or “The chamber is slightly night September 6.

Employee. economy and its advocacy ants work in different large, that contribute to unique in the sense that The awards were Jindabyne Chamber of work. countries so it is very the region’s growth and we are also contributing attended by more than Commerce was awarded “The executive team exciting to be recognised vitality,” Ms Martin said. to the visitor economy via 180 people, including local Outstanding Local is made up of volunteers for this expertise.”

“The importance of our work as the owners of businesses TRC Tourism Chamber and TRC Tourism who work for the betterBusiness NSW executive awards can never be Destination Jindabyne.

Jindabyne, Jindabyne was awarded Excellence in ment of Jindabyne, and director, Regional NSW underestimated. 2024 con“We are currently Chamber of Commerce, International Business. we are thrilled to be recog- and Visitor Economy, tinues to be a challenging working on a heritage Birchwood Jindabyne, and Jindabyne Chamber nised for our efforts.”

Paula Martin, praised the time for many business project to add a reason to Cooma’s Sandy’s Grooming of Commerce president, TRC Tourism director, more than 70 businesses owners, but through it all stay longer in Jindabyne Tails & K9 Café.

Olivier Kapetanakos, said Janet Mackay, travelled for their exceptional these awards help shine a and much more to come Jindabyne Chamber of members were nothing with team members achievements in innova- light on these businesses soon.”

Commerce was a finalist short of surprised to Jo Davis and Alistair tion, diversity, inclusion, and their contribution to The award winners will in the Outstanding Local receive the Outstanding Henchman after being sustainability, and leader- the local economy.” now represent the Far Chamber award, TRC Chamber Award. named finalists in three ship.

Mr Kapetanakos said South Coast region at the Tourism was a finalist in “We were very happy to categories.

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Timber action plan welcomed

By KAREN FORMAN

BOMBALA-based timber milling company Dongwha Australia has welcomed a NSW Government Forestry Industry Action Plan designed to outline the path the State will take to ensure a sustainable timber industry that aligns with the Government’s key environmental priorities.

Dongwha Australian Team Leader Neville McInnes said although the company had not yet been contacted by the new advisory panel, it was pleased the government GOOD NEWS: Dongwha has welcomed the state government’s timber action plan and had committed to the commitment to the industry.

PHOTO: Rob Hampshire industry and had three key areas it wished to discuss. always looking for more market. It is not involved current format, ensuring They are a commitment workers. For every one in export. future supply, and not to keeping roads open to direct job, three come off “We are lucky, better losing what supply we guarantee the transport it, that’s 450 jobs feeding than around Tumut and already have got.” of timber between plan- off the mill, without sec- Tumbarumba which lost The Independent tations and the mill; a ondary jobs, so we estimate 50,000 hectares of timber Forestry Panel will be commitment to the con- 750 jobs come out of the in the fires,” Mr McInnes chaired by Peter Duncan tinued supply of softwood Dongwha site. You take said.

AM who has more than and a commitment to not that out of Bombala and it’s “We lost 6000 hectares. 40 years’ experience in losing what supply was not a positive picture.”

To date that hasn’t affected primary industries, infraalready available.

Korean-owned Dongwha us, but obviously after structure and regional “We welcome the plan, Australia took ownership 2032 when our current NSW. absolutely,” Mr McInnes of a small mill with 20 agreement for guaranteed Professor Mary O’Kane said. employees on the current supply expires, that could AC and the Hon. Mick “We are moving along Bombala site in 2011 and change what volumes can Veitch will also sit on the reasonably well at the built a new saw milling be delivered from one panel. moment, but we do need plant which was officially supplier.

The panel will be tasked to look at the future and opened for business in “So we will be showing with consulting with a secure supply and infra- 2013. our interest in talking broad range of stakestructure so that things The company produces about the infrastructure holders and report to don’t go down. We have 130 a range of softwood timber issues, ways of keeping Government on the best direct employees and are products for the Australian our plantations in their options to achieve the

balance between sustainable supplies of timber and environmental commitments.

Stakeholders include representatives from the timber industry, forest growers, environment groups, unions, Aboriginal communities, local government, business, related industries, tourism, scientific experts and the Commonwealth Government.

Mr McInnes said Dongwha was keen to maintain its current plantation base in Bombala, which was made up of Forest Corp NSW supplies (250,000 cubic metres per year) and private plantations within a 150km radius.

“The mill capacity is 300,000 cubic metres,” he said.

“We have a few challenges to address, though.

This winter was a classic with rain, we had issues getting deliveries of getting access where roads were shut, and supply to the mill was stopped. The mill doesn’t stop, it keeps consuming logs, we operate 242 days a year, so while we keep stock on hand, delivery is key to keeping the mill functioning. That is a roads funding issue, yes.

“We are also keen to maintain our current planation base in Bombala.

Currently we are losing one plantation area, as one of the privates is harvesting and selling the land, losing 8000 hectares.

“The land is open to whoever wants to buy it.

Obviously we would like to see a plantation owner put it back under plantation again for the viability of the mill. If we want to get plantation timber back in the ground, it’s 25-35 years for a rotation of pine from planting to clear fell, it is a long term crop.”

Third on the Dongwha agenda will be re-negotiation with corporatised government agency Forest Corp NSW to renew its agreement for supply of wood.

“The contract is up for renewal in 2032, but obviously we like to put things in place,” he said.

“The agreement guarantees wood supply, volumes per annum for the next 10, 15, 20 years.

“Things are still positive, there is a lot of good news, we will ride through this.

The best part is that we have the resource here, just some hurdles to overcome to sure up the wood supply.”

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Groups dominate early counting

By NATHAN THOMPSON

COUNTING is underway in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council elections with groups dominating first preference votes.

At the time this masthead went to print on Monday afternoon, the Labor Group E led by deputy mayor Tanya Higgins was leading the count with 1,421 first preference votes, ahead ofmayor Chris Hanna’s Group C on 1,288 and Cr Luke Williamson of Group A on 931 votes.

Following closely is Group F, led by Reuben Rose with 966 votes and Bob Stewart’s Group H on 881 first preference votes.

While the results will not be officially declared by the NSW Electoral Commission until early October, it appears Mr Hanna, Ms Higgins, Mr Williamson, Mr Rose and Mr

Stewart will secure spots on Council, while the remaining six spots will go down to the wire.

Ms Higgins said her Labor group is confident of retaining two spots on Council - Ms Higgins and Lynda Summers (candidate two for Group E).

“The community can see the work we’ve done, remembering it was a short term. Thank you for having the confidence in us to keep going,” Ms Higgins said.

Mr Rose said the count shows Snowy Monaro voters, particularly those in the Jindabyne and Berridale areas have an appetite for change.

“There is change in the air. We heard from a lot of residents unhappy with Council,” Mr Rose said.

“They want better governance, better transparency, and better financial

management.”

Many voters have expressed the difficulty in negotiating the larger ballot paper with 60-candidates listed, 48 in groups above the line and 12 below the line.

Former mayor and Councillor Narelle Davis said the ballot paper size and confusion around how to vote, favoured grouped candidates.

“Ungrouped candidates were at a disadvantage,” Ms Davis said.

“The electoral campaign was confusing and I think pre-poll was daunting for a lot of people.

“The ungrouped candidates on the ballot looked to be one large group and the voting reflects that.”

When going to print, the first preference votes were Group A (Luke Williamson lead candidate) - 931

Group B (Andrew Thaler lead candidate) - 328 Group C (Chris Hanna lead candidate) – 1,288 Group D (James Gilbert lead candidate) – 158 Group E Labor (Tanya Higgins) – 1,421 Group F (Reuben Rose lead candidate) - 966 Group G (John Rooney lead candidate) - 436 Group H (Bob Stewart lead candidate) - 881 Ungrouped candidates Maree Stevenson - 141 Rachelle Edwards - 46 Lynley Miners - 273 Malcolm Bruce - 8 Oliver Moran - 9 Mathieu Nolte Shooters, Fishers and Farmers – 113 Barry Bridges – 16 Narelle Davis – 278 Peter Beer – 145 Vickie Pollard – 169 Craig Mitchell – 203 Bernie McDonald - 30

VOTING: Counting is underway for the Snowy Monaro Regional Council elections. An official result is some weeks off.

PHOTO: NSW Electoral Commission

Missing hiker found after search of Thredbo area A MAN missing while hiking to the summit of Mt Kosciuszko on Saturday has been found and is safe.

A public appeal for information and a geo-targeted SMS was issued as a ground search continued for the 61-year-old man, who was last known to have been in the Thredbo area about

5.30pm on Saturday September 14.

The man had initially been reported missing to the Australian Federal Police and the information passed on to officers attached to Monaro Police District, who commenced inquiries into his whereabouts.

Officers attached to Monaro Police Area Command started a search of the Thredbo area, and when his white sedan was found in the Cascades car park on The Alpine Way, a co-ordinated search was launched about 10.30pm involving specialist NSW Police Alpine operators,

Traffic and Highway Patrol police, members of the SES and Fire and Rescue NSW. A command post was established in Jindabyne Police Station with a multiagency response lead by police from Monaro PD and involving specialist police alpine operators, SES, and Fire and Rescue

NSW continued throughout the night.

Police held serious concerns for the man’s welfare due to extremely challenging weather conditions with snow, wind and poor visibility.

Shortly before 9am Sunday, a member of the public alerted searchers

that a man had been found on The Alpine Way at Thredbo.

He was brought to Jindabyne where he was assessed by NSW Ambulance paramedics and found to be cold but otherwise unharmed.

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Patron pianist returns for Cooma performance

Highway upgrades start

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THE next stage of the NSW Government’s Monaro Highway upgrade program starts this week.

Member for Monaro, Steve Whan, said the work involves installation of wider centrelines and road shoulders, rumble stripes and a roadside safety barrier.

“This important work will occur between Nimmitabel and Steeple Flat, 1.9 kilometres south of Old Bombala Road to 50m south of Wallaces Road,” Mr Whan said.

“It’s all part of our efforts to reduce the risk of crashes and better protect all road users.

“These upgrades will be especially important when it comes to fighting fatigue which the rumble strips help with because they provide a vibration effect if a vehicle deviates and gives a driver time to correct their path to avoid a serious accident.”

Mr Whan said locals are aware how busy this road is year-round, and any actions the Government can take to improve road safety for tourists and locals is a sound investment.

Transport for NSW expects work to be carried out over the next six months, weather permitting, between 7am and 6pm on weekdays.

Changed traffic conditions including stop/slow traffic control and a temporary speed limit of 40km/h will be in place for the duration of work for the safety of workers and motorists.

By KAREN FORMAN

SNOWY Monaro Arts Council patron, pianist David G Miller, will team up with one of the most versatile baritones of his generation, Dr Simon Lobelson, to perform in Cooma on September 29.

Mr Miller, who would be familiar to many locals through his bringing small groups of outstanding Sydney Conservatorium of Music students to Cooma each winter as part of their Great Southern Tour, will play the grand piano he personally contributed to when the Arts Council bought it a decade ago.

He and Dr Lobelson, who has been a soloist on four continents in more than 90 operatic roles, will present a diverse program of music for voice and piano – including a number of well-loved songs – from 2.30pm at the Anglican Parish Hall on Commissioner St on Sunday September 29 at 2:30pm.

Tickets are available now from The Fabric Salon, also at the door before the concert.

Since his retirement from full-time teaching in 2021,

ARTS: Tickets are selling quickly for a performance featuring pianist David Miller (pictured) and baritone Dr Simon Lobelson.

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Mr Miller has worked to promote collaborative piano as an independent art form worthy of professional and public recognition, and this year has established the Australian Guild of Collaborative Pianists.

He also continues to perform.

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Ticket cost includes afternoon tea and, as usual, the Arts Council wants to continue Mr Miller’s legacy of encouraging young people to experience live classical music, and is offering free tickets to full-time students.

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Nurses, midwives strike in Cooma Payrise needed to protect regions: association

By MELINDA CAIRNS HACK

NURSES across the state stopped work for 12 hours last week to send a message to the State Government about better pay.

Secretary of the Cooma branch of the NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA), Eileen Pevere, said nurses took strike action over an on-going wage dispute with the NSW Government.

The State government has offered NSW public sector workers, including nurses, a three-year 10.5 per cent pay rise.

“We are asking for a pay rise of 15 percent to keep nurses and midwives in the rural areas of NSW, such as the Snowy Monaro,” Ms Pevere said.

“The border towns and over the border offer more pay so a lot of our nurses are moving out of NSW across the borders to get better pay.

ACTION: Local nurses took part in a statewide strike by the NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association last week (from left) Kyoungil Kim (Kelly), Szu-Chiao Feng (Sarah), Eileen Pevere, Angela Oliveira, Rakshya Gyawali, Bradley Pevere, Kim Anderson, Isabel Witty, Catherine Pearce, Matt Anderson and Lucinda Ingersole.

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“We are running at 2008 pay levels and it’s 2024, so we are way behind.

“A 15 percent increase in a single year will go a long way to help keep nurses in the State and for them to

make ends meet.”

According to general secretary NSWNMA, Shaye Cavendish, nurses are tired of being over-worked and ignored and it was time they were respected and valued

for their professional contribution to communities.

Among the list of key messages members are asking the State Government to consider are: fixing the gender pay gap

- nursing has the highest number of female employees in all of the State’s public service; to stop exploiting the generosity and goodwill of nurses and midwives; the association

has found savings to assist with funding a pay rise; the government is now choosing to pay nurses low wages; and that entry level NSW nurses and midwives are the lowest paid in the country.

A leaflet distributed by the NSWNMA states nurses and midwives do not take industrial action lightly and will continue advocating for better staffing to ensure all patients receive the safe clinical care they deserve.

Those rallying in Cooma received plenty of encouragement while at the Bombala and Sharp Street roundabout and walking along Sharp Street, with many car horns honked and passersby supporting their actions.

In response, NSW Premier, Chris Minns, said last week if a 15 percent increase in pay to nurses and midwives was approved, an identical wage rise would then be expected by other emergency services personnel, and those in the public sector.

Minimal, life-preserving staffing was maintained in all public hospitals and health services during the strike action.

$18k needed for Gegedzerick Church repairs

By KAREN FORMAN

EIGHTEEN thousand dollars. That’s what the Anglican Parish of Berridale and Snowy Mountains needs to successfully restore the white ant-damaged floor of the Monaro’s oldest church, St Mary’s at Gegedzerick, near Berridale.

It it possible? Well, if the community comes to the party as it did in response to the original public subscription held to build the church way back in 1949, very much so.

Chaplain Graham Morrison, who is a key

player in the bid to regenerate the church, said the Berridale community of today had already shown signs of the great support of its forefathers with financial and in-kind donations.

“Coolamatong Golf Club has offered its venue free for a fundraising concert and the band from Sydney has offered its time and expenses free,” he said.

“Many local people have said they will come along to the fundraising concert on Saturday September 28, 4-6pm at the Coolamatong Golf Club.

“We are encouraging people to bring a chair and

a picnic lunch.

“The following day, Sunday September 29 an outdoor service is to be held at Gegedzerick church starting at 11am.

‘Again bring a chair and a picnic lunch.”

Mr Morrison said the church, one of five Anglican churches on the Monaro, had not been able to be used for some time due to damage to the floor caused by white ants.

“We cannot get get heritage funding so we are relying on the community to support the fundraising efforts,” he said.

“When St Mary’s was

being built in 1949 there was a public subscription.

“Here we are almost 100 years on, asking for money again, because that wonderful church building needs help.

“We are hopeful that the community will step up and help us save that wonderful church.”

Mr Morrison said every donation big or small was needed and would help secure the use of the building now and for future generations.

“We need to purchase some building supplies, so the fundraising has already started.

“Spread the news, please give and attend,” he said.

Building work on the original church started in 1849, financed by the Brooks family.

“Work stalled until the late 1850s when a trio of stone masons re-commenced work.

“Public subscription paid for the development with people from all denominations contributing.”

The church was ready for services in 1860 and consecrated in 1867.

The church had been used ever since for services, funerals and retreats until it was discovered that white

ants had eaten the timber floor making it unsafe to enter.

Mr Morrison said while the Parish had treated the white ants, it did not have the money to install a new floor.

“So, we are calling on all locals and supporters of this amazing part of our heritage to join us in a second public subscription, this time to rip out the damaged floor and install a new floor.”

More information can be obtained by contacting Mr Morrison by email at snowychaplain@gmail.com or calling 0421 445 758.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Trivia night well supported COUNTING is continuing in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council elections with an official result not known until the start of October. The NSW Electoral Commission has advised an official declaration won’t take place before October 1 as initial counts are finalised and then check counts and the distribution of preferences occur.

At the time of going to print, counts from all election day polling booths and pre-poll venues (with the exception of Berridale and Bombala) had come through.

There appears to be a swing in favour of group voting, which isn’t overly surprising considering there were eight groups comprising 48-candidates.

We might well see the end of community members running ungrouped with those below the line appearing to be disadvantaged for doing so, in terms of ballot paper layout and the requirement to just put a 1 above the line to complete your civic duty.

While officially we won’t know our 11-councillors for a few weeks, it does appear that Luke Williamson of Group A, Chris Hanna of Group C, Labor’s Tanya Higgins, Reuben Rose of Group F, and Bob Stewart of Group H will be elected, as they are currently a few hundred first preference votes ahead of the quota.

In the ungrouped candidates, Narelle Davis and Lynley Miners lead the pack on first preference votes.

We again saw large pre-poll numbers. In Cooma, there were 4,059 pre-poll voters. With more and more people voting ahead of election day, we might have also lost that community feel come election day when school committees hold sausage sizzles and use the occasion as a fundraiser.

Well done to the Jindabyne Chamber of Commerce and TRC Tourism on winning awards at the Far South Coast business awards. The Chamber received most oustanding chamber in the region and TRC was declared the best in international business.

A fine achievement by two local organisations.

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THE Berridale Lions held a spooky trivia night at the Coolamatong Golf Club on Friday September 13. More than 60 people from Berridale, Jindabyne and Cooma attended, all dressed up as their favourite spooky characters.

The Berridale Lions would like to thank the following donors and sponsors for making the night a great success: The Coolamatong Golf Club for its use of the premises, Banjo Paterson Inn, Jindabyne Butchers, Kenmir Accounting,

Sacred Ride, East Jindabyne Service Station, Elliot Farm, Alpine Training Group, Mezcals, Berridale Inn, Shear Delight, Berridale Post Office, Bean and Barley.

Thanks to MC Nick Kirshner.

We also would like to thank the

Jindabyne Bushpigs for the use of their buses for transport to and from the venue of which they received a donation from the night. The winners of the night were ‘Dead Mans Party’.

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Happy 90th, Vonnie

THERE was a lovely turnout for the birthday celebrations of Vonnie Jenkins of Cooma, who this week turns 90.

Vonnie was joined by family and friends at the Cooma Bowling Club on Saturday. Vonnie’s daughter Deb organised the gathering which brought together Vonnie’s nearest and dearest.

Vonnie has always lived on the Monaro and said she loves living in the community.

Claire’s Carousel Wow 38 years married CONGRATULATIONS to Marliess and Wilfried Kappel who celebrated with friends at a luncheon at the Wildbrumby Schnapps Distillery near Jindabyne. Best wishes to you both. Thank you Marliess for all the delicious meals you make for us.

to see Jacs Entertainment ‘Circus Bon Bon’. A magnificent performance with music, dancing, comedy, juggling and acrobats – very young performers – who invited us to have photos taken with them on completion of the show. Rhonda invited Anne Caldwell, Barbara Menchin and myself to accompany her.

Thank you, Rhonda Garside Rhonda was lucky winning four free tickets through Monaro Post to visit Canberra Theatre

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coffee and eats while your pet plays. Pets very welcome. Sandy’s offer day boarding and has a grooming salon. Dogs love K9 Café especially meeting up with other dogs.

Welcome back, Farr Welcome back Farr Prosser returning from six weeks in Thailand where she visited her ill father and assisted with his nursing. Farr also visited friends and relatives in Bangkok.

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Alternative l i p process to select l councillors ill NOW that the election is over, I’d like to suggest an alternative process for selecting our candidates.

In elections, we often get what we deserve, but I believe we should strive for more. During the campaign, social media was abuzz with discussions about various groups and preferences.

In this election, we had 60 candidates divided into eight groups, with 12 ungrouped candidates vying for our votes.

With the exception of the sitting councillors, very few demonstrated a working knowledge of local government legislation. Moreover, only about five candidates had genuinely engaged with the community on council topics.

Of those five, only one had offered constructive input, while the others merely complained without suggesting real

solutions. Most observers would agree that this election was marked by a lot of negativity.

We even had candidates involved in efforts to pursue a class action against the council while seeking votes. Don’t we deserve better?

So, what can be done to offer an alternative? If we consider a councillor’s role similar to a nonexecutive director in the corporate world, we could ask candidates to apply for the role.

Based on selection criteria, they could be interviewed and ‘hired’ without an election. Of course, this would lead to discussions about the selection panel, and given Australia’s penchant for criticising the government, this might not pass muster. But don’t we deserve better?

What about a hybrid model, where candidates

would still be elected but would need to pass a few hurdles to qualify?

A point system could help weed out single-issue or self-serving candidates. We could develop selection criteria focused on local government community service because we deserve better!

First, I think all candidates should undergo and pass a course on local government legislation, including a unit on financial literacy. It’s hard to make decisions on a budget if you can’t read a balance sheet. This course should be a universal minimum.

We could then introduce a point system to determine social standing, ensuring that the most civic-minded individuals represent us.

Much like the 100 points of ID system, points could be awarded for being a sporting captain, serving

on committees, or participating in organisations like the CWA, chamber of commerce, or Lions Club. Extra points could be given for length of service. Owning a business might demonstrate fiscal responsibility.

Simply being a resident or ratepayer shouldn’t be enough in this day and age. If we expect the best and brightest within council, we should expect the same of our councillor candidates.

Candidates should need a minimum social standing. This way, we could field candidates who are both qualified and known within our community, reducing informal votes, donkey votes, or no votes due to lack of awareness.

It might be a dream, but I believe we deserve better as a community.

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By LISA ASHURST

LOOKS like people are complaining again about speed cameras.

Mainly it’s about the new legislation planned for average speed cameras being given to clock all vehicles, not just trucks, but let’s wind it back a bit.

Speed cameras are there to catch out speeding drivers and as there are signs warning of the cameras, I personally think anyone who still gets caught speeding via one of them just hasn’t acknowledged the sign also applies to them, so that makes it their problem, not the cameras.

But it’s the same with those who ignore roadside speed zone signs and then get nabbed by the highway patrol. The zone limit is the speed you drive at and that’s that. Sure, you may not like it but that’s the way it is.

There’s a couple of zones in my area that were cut from 100km to 80km not long ago and I don’t think anyone was happy about it, but them’s the breaks. Ditto the 80 zone which was cut back to 60km, making the initial shorter 60km zone way too long (in most people’s opinions anyway, as there was really no valid reason any of us could see for extending it) but that’s what it is now, so we either deal with it or cop a hefty speeding fine if caught.

And that’s the bottom line. If you don’t want to get lumbered with a big fine, just stick to the assigned speed limit and get over it. You can’t miss those roadside signs.

Average speed cameras are pretty obvious too.

They have signage and the cameras themselves are really obvious.

What they do is calculate how long it would take

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a vehicle to travel from average speed camera one to average speed camera two if doing the correct speed.

Arriving at point two significantly earlier than you should will result in a nasty surprise arriving in the mail, because average speed cameras record your licence plate, which reveals your details, so there’s no getting around it. You’ve been caught.

Speeding fines are nothing to laugh at (I don’t know for sure what they are because I’ve never had one), so why would you risk getting done with one?

It’s no good getting all antsy with the highway patrolman or the camera that caught you. You were the one at the wheel. It was your foot on the accelerator. In most cases that’s nobody’s fault but yours. The exception might be if the initial sign indicating a speed zone change is obscured by foliage and that has been the case sometimes, but the chances of the rest of them being obscured as well would be highly unlikely so yes, comes back onto you again then.

Like it or not, speed signs are there for a good reason, and speed cameras, like highway patrols, are there because not everyone gets it.

Speeding drivers and/ or their passengers sometimes die or are severely injured in the accidents they cause, but the occupants of the car they hit (which was than more likely travelling at the speed limit) are more likely to come off the worse from the impact because they don’t always have enough time to react to you suddenly appearing and hurtling towards them.

In that situation, if you survive, you’ll be facing a lot more than a speeding fine.

Just deal with the cameras.

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Do you have room in your home and heart?

By MELINDA CAIRNS HACK

THERE is nothing a parent wants more for their child than to provide them with a safe, loving, nurturing and happy family home.

For many children across NSW their lives are very different to those who are living in a safe and secure environment; these are the children who have experienced trauma.

These are the children who are waiting for someone to provide them with a new life.

As at the end of March, 14,129 children and young people in NSW needed care and protection.

The NSW Carers Register shows that between June 30 2020 and March 30 2024 the number of foster carers has dropped 14 percent, while the need for foster homes is increasing.

This shortage affects regional areas and there are children who need safe homes in Southern NSW - including the Snowy Monaro.

According to MacKillop CEO and board member of the Association of Children’s Welfare Agencies, Dr Robyn Miller, care agencies try to place a child in a foster home within their local area, but if a carer can’t be found in the same area, children may have to move to a different region.

“This means they become disconnected not only from their family, but from their school, friends and local community, which can have devastating consequences for children.

“The sector-wide carer shortage means there

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FAMILY: Foster caring is highly recommended by Tanya Higgins and husband, Karl, of Michelago, pictured with all their children.

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aren’t enough homes available to help children who are desperately in need of love and belonging.“ For Michelago residents, Tanya and Karl Higgins, foster caring has enriched their lives.

“Being foster carers is a wonderful positive experience,” Tanya said.

The couple has fostered their son and daughter through ACT Together, a consortium of agencies working together to provide and co-ordinate services for children in foster care (also known as out-of-home care) in the ACT. These two children came

into their lives 10 years ago, and Tanya and Karl are now working towards their adoption.

“They are fabulous kids; happy and well-adjusted.

You wouldn’t know they had a traumatic start to life,” Tanya said.

“Our son was almost three when he came to us in 2014 and his biological sister was 12-months-old when she was fostered in 2015.

“We believed it was better for them if they could stay together and grow up together. So many grow up in the system without their families.”

The children are being

raised in a caring, loving, stable family home along with the couple’s three biological children.

“It’s a very normal family life. They fight with each other but also love each other.

“Our biological children take their cues from us - they never looked at our youngest children as anything other than a brother and sister.

“We are very proud of them all,” Tanya said.

Living in a small village environment provides the family with outstanding community support, empathy and kindness.

“Our daughter attends

Michelago Public School and it’s a phenomenal small school community.

“Everyone has supported both kids through their learning and emotional development.

“Our son now attends MacKillop in Canberra.

“He came to us initially when he needed an emergency placement. It then turned out that he had to stay in care, so he stayed with us.

“We had always considered foster caring; and we receive a lot of support from the agency - they help both the kids and us when we need it; you don’t have to do it on your own.”

Tanya and Karl’s children remain in contact with their birth family.

“We have nurtured a positive relationship with their birth family and kept the channels of communication open,” Tanya said.

“Allowing conversations about their life story and history is important. When we talk about their birth family we do it in a positive and respectful way...it’s about reassurance.

“Their well-being and needs are front and centre of everything.”

Tanya said children end up with care agencies as they are caught up in a cycle of generational trauma, mental health, poverty and addiction issues.

“Whatever you can give to them, it’s going to make a difference to their lives.

“It’s an amazing privilege to give a child a future of hope.

“The adults in their life have let them down, they didn’t deserve that, so why wouldn’t you help and share what you have.

“There are so many kids who need to be shown what normal looks like.”

Tanya described her role as a foster carer as “just being a Mum”.

“There’s no reason to be afraid to foster. It depends on the child, and what kind of trauma they have experienced, but there is a team of people to reach out to for help.

“You just have to provide a place that’s safe and consistent,” she said.

For anyone considering foster care a starting point may be to visit MacKillop Family Services website - MacKillop.org.au/fostercare – or calling 1300 791 677.

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Council News

Updates | Information | Consultation

TENDERS SOUGHT

GARAGE SALE TRAIL 2024

BERRIDALE MASTER PLAN

Snowy Monaro Regional Council is seeking tenders from suitably qualified contractors to undertake a Condition Assessment and Strategic Analysis of the Road Network.

Snowy Monaro residents are invited to clear out and cash in during the Garage Sale Trail, Australia's biggest secondhand treasure hunt, happening over two big weekends across the country this November.

Council is seeking public feedback on the draft Berridale Master Plan, funded under Round 5 of the NSW Government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund.

This condition assessment aims to provide an assessment of the current condition of the sealed and unsealed roads within Snowy Monaro LGA to assist in planning of future works as well as revaluation of assets within the road network.

Interested parties must obtain copies of the tender documentation from Council’s e-tendering system www.vendorpanel.com.au OPEN DATE AND TIME: This tender is open now.

CLOSING DATE AND TIME: Tenders close at 5PM AEST on Monday 30 September 2024 and submissions must be fully received by this time.

ENQUIRIES: Tender enquiries should be directed to VendorPanel’s online forum.

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

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

BOOK NOW FOR THE SUMMER SPORT SEASON Casual and seasonal sportsground bookings are available across the region for the summer sport season, which runs from October 2024 through to March 2025.

Schools planning to use Council facilities for outdoor activities during this time need to book their times for term four sport before Friday 27 September 2024.

The event offers savings for savvy shoppers on everything from everyday essentials to one-of-akind pre-loved gems.

Developed with the community members in the Berridale Project Engagement Group (PEG), this draft plan proposes significant upgrades for both the town centre and public infrastructure.

Local residents can host their own sale or join a group sale in their neighbourhood, participating on one day or across both weekends.

The draft Berridale Master Plan can be viewed online at https://qrco.de/berridaleMP or in hard copy at the Berridale Council office.

Visit www.garagesaletrail.com.au for more information, or to register your sale today.

Feedback can be submitted until 11.59pm Sunday 13 October 2024.

ADOPT A FURRY FRIEND

TECH SAVVY SENIORS

Council's pound currently has several animals looking for their forever homes. By adopting, you'll not only gain a loyal companion but also help reduce the number of animals in our shelter.

Older residents looking to boost their skills with the technology that powers our modern world are in luck, with the return of Tech Savvy Seniors.

Adoption fees include desexing, microchipping, and initial vaccinations. All adopted animals come with a lifetime of love and companionship.

To view available animals or learn more, call our customer service team on 1300 345 345, or visit https://qrco.de/4furever to meet the pups.

YOUR SAY: VILLAGE LIBRARY OUTREACH SERVICE Residents are encouraged to have their say on the Village Library Outreach Service that will replace the Mobile Library from Friday 1 November 2024.

We want to hear from Mobile Library users about how the new service can best meet local needs.

Each sporting group must designate one representative for their bookings to avoid delays in confirmation.

Feedback can be provided through an online survey at https://qrco.de/YS-Library until 11.59pm Sunday 22 September 2024.

Summer sports training and game days should be booked before Thursday 31 October 2024. If draws are still pending, please contact our team for assistance (details below).

COMMUNITY CLEANUP

Sportsgrounds and facilities in the former Snowy River and Cooma-Monaro areas should be booked online. Act now to secure your preferred dates, times and venues. Visit the site today: https://bookings.snowymonaro.nsw.gov.au/home Sportsgrounds and facilities in the former Bombala Shire can be booked by contacting the ground or facility management group.

Contact information is available through the booking link above.

Council uses booking information to plan maintenance and mowing schedules, as well as manage and alleviate booking conflicts. This ensures efficiency and safety for everyone using Council sportsgrounds and sporting facilities.

Please contact our bookings team with any questions – call 1300 345 345 today or send us an email at council@snowymonaro.nsw.gov.au to find out more.

TREE REMOVAL, COOMA Arborists will be on-site at Centennial Park in Cooma on Tuesday 24 September 2024 to remove a dying elm tree, located near the bus shelters at the corner of Sharp St and Bombala St. 24/7 Customer service line

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Council, Cooma Landcare and Cooma Water Watch are holding a community cleanup event along Cooma Creek between 3.30pm and 5.30pm on Thursday 19 September 2024, as part of Clean Up Australia's newest initiative The Great Spring Clean.

Visit https://qrco.de/eventsSMRC to learn more and secure your spot today.

COMMITTEE VACANCY Nominations for a position on the Cooma North Ridge Reserve Section 355 Advisory Committee are open until 11.59pm Monday 7 October 2024.

The nomination form is available online or from Council offices. Nominees should provide a brief outline of their involvement with the community, and their location relative to the reserve.

Submit your completed nomination form by email to council@smrc.nsw.gov.au, by hand to Council's Cooma office, or by post to PO Box 714, Cooma NSW 2630.

Visit https://qrco.de/s355 to download the form.

NEW ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAM Council has partnered with the award-winning dirtgirlworld and Get Grubby TV team to bring local primary-schoolers a new environmental education initiative.

Get Grubby offers a fun and engaging way for children to connect with nature and learn about environmental stewardship.

We'll bring the bags, gloves and claw sticks – so all you need to bring is your hat, full water bottle and sunscreen.

Visit www.getgrubbyprogram.com to learn more about the program, or educators can request access at getgrubby@snowymonaro.nsw.gov.au

Free sausage sizzle for volunteers as a reward for your hard work.

POOL OPENING DATES

Visit https://qrco.de/eventsSMRC to learn more.

With the weather quickly heating up ahead of another hot summer here in the Snowy Monaro, Council is excited to share the opening dates for public pools across the region.

PROPOSED COOMA PARKING CHANGES Public feedback is sought on a proposed twohour parking limit for five parking spaces located at 37 Bombala Street, Cooma.

Cooma Open from Thursday 1 October 2024 until Monday 31 March 2025.

This proposed limit would apply between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.

Bombala Open from Tuesday 12 November 2024 until Saturday 22 March 2025.

The Local Traffic Committee requested this consultation be undertaken before making a decision and recommendation on this proposal.

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

You can have your say on this proposal until 11.59pm on Sunday 22 September 2024 by visiting www.yoursaysnowymonaro.com.au

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

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By TRISTA HEATH

IN NOVEMBER of 2013, Thredbo Alpine Museum (TAM) committee established a ‘Faces of Thredbo’ Honour Board to recognise those who have made significant contributions to skiing and or the development of Thredbo as an alpine resort.

Each year the deciding panel will nominate four current TAM committee members to consider and select the ‘awardees’ on an annual basis where at a gala dinner the awardees will be announced and celebrated by their peers.

Since then, well known legends, the likes of Frank Prihoda, Tony Sponar, Steve Breathour and more, have made their way on the honour board for all they’ve done in the ski industry.

The two Faces of Thredbo for 2024 are Kurt Lance and Ron Finneran.

TAM prepared a huge night on Monday September 2 in the Thredbo Kosciuszko Room where their lives and contributions were celebrated by the community.

TAM president Randy Wieman said the event was a great success and very well attended.

“The 2024 TAM Winter Dinner and Faces of Thredbo Award event raised more than $19,000 with all money going towards improving the museum, digitising history records, and updating the TAM website,” Mr Wieman said.

There to accept the award on behalf of Kurt Lance was Tommi Tomasi, a good mate and true confidant.

Kurt Lance is a child of the Holocaust, champion skier, soldier, pioneer of the Australian ski industry, mechanic, successful businessman,

CONTRIBUTIONS: Kurt Lance, one of the awardees of the 2024 Faces of Thredbo.

PHOTOS: Supplied Ron Finneran (pictured middle), the other awardee of the 2024 Faces of Thredbo.

refugee, survivor, his life is captured in his biography, Flame of Leviticus.

A man of many talents, Mr Lance was born in 1925 in Vienna, Austria, though his lifetime affinity with skiing started, when at the age of 6, he strapped on his first pair of skis and started sliding down the mountains.

In 1948 Mr Lance and his parents came to Australia.

It didn’t take him long to take up skiing again, this time at the Kiandra Pioneer Ski Club, in 1951.

The early 1950’s saw Mr Lance start the fledgling business of manufacturing ski pants at his parent’s clothing plant in Summer Hill.

He continued to supply clothing for the skiing industry right up until his retirement.

Mr Lance was an

innovator in both clothing and equipment industries, continually traveling overseas to ensure that the Australian skier was not left behind in the new, fast growing skiing industry.

During these busy times, 1954 - 1957, Mr Lance assuaged his competitive nature by taking out the Gold in the NSW Jumps Championship and Silver in the Australian Jumps.

Mr Lance has, for many years, tirelessly worked with the National Parks and Wildlife Service, on behalf of various skiing bodies.

He has been honoured for his untiring services with the NSW Bush Fire Service and he has received the Order of Australia.

Mr Lance has now retired to “becoming a farmer only” in his own

words, but his vision and foresight and untiring work in all aspects of the “skiers” world are a legacy for all.

“The Kurt Lance Race” is to recognise and honour Kurt’s contribution to the sport of skiing in general and the alpine discipline.

Ron Finneran lost the full use of both his legs and his right arm after contracting polio at 20 months old.

He took up skiing in 1972 in Thredbo, managed the Nastar races and in 1978, with Canadian ski instructor Bruce Abel and Australian ski instructor Nick Dean, he formed the Australian Disabled Skiers Federation, now Disabled Wintersport Australia (DWA).

He retired as executive director of DWA in January 2010 after 31 years in the role.

After receiving his OAM in 2005, he stated, to have had just a small part in profiling the abilities of people with disabilities, be it in recreational activities to the very elite in Paralympic sport, has been an enormously rewarding experience and it all started in Thredbo.

Special guest, Nick Dean, and six others spoke of their experiences shared with Mr Finneran over the years and congratulated him on this momentous achievement.

Describing Mr Finneran as the Godfather of Paralympian sport in Australia, Paralympic Games Chef de Mission, Kate McLoughlin, sent a video which was played the night of the awards thanking him for his role in disabled winter sports.

“Ron Finneran, I wish I could be there celebrating

Lest we (repeatedly) forget: book review

By NICK GOLDIE

IN 2018, the Melbourne-based publishers Scribe published the first edition of Scott Bennett’s masterly history ‘The Nameless Names: Recovering the Missing Anzacs’ and there is now a new edition from the same publishers.

Bennett opens his account with a little autobiography, as he visits the Menin Gate Memorial in Belgium.

“A mile beyond the Menin Gate,” he writes, “is Hellfire Corner, and a mile further is the abyss … 5000 men die every month; 5000 are crippled every week. A quarter of a million stout-hearted men dissolve into ghosts, shadows and memories.

There is no single yard of

ground that does not cost blood and bone …”

Many Australians are aware that 62,000 Australians died in the Great War, writes Bennett, but what is seldom recognised is more than a third of these soldiers were simply recorded as missing, their bodies either unrecovered or unidentified, entombed in uncertainty.

Bennett takes a random sample of 20 contemporary Australians, unconnected to the missing, asking them if they knew about the Menin Gate Memorial. None of them did.

He decides to tell the stories of the missing ANZACs, by shining a light on three families: the Reids of Coolgardie, Theo and Ray Pflaum of Blumberg (South

Australians of German descent) and the Allen family of Gin Gin in Queensland The war started much as it continued: horrific casualties and official confusion masked by official complacency.

Mordaunt Reid is lost at Gallipoli – that is, his body is never recovered. The brothers Ray and Theo take part in the battle for Fromelles, where Theo is forced to leave Ray, wounded, in the mud of a German dug-out. Theo is later killed at Polygon Wood.

Brothers Ned and Josiah Allen disappear into the bloodbath of Messines Ridge.

The one cheerful note in this catalogue of disaster is the rapid development of the Red Cross, and the work of Vera Deakin,

both as a medical facility and as an information gathering organisation, especially the Prisoners off War Department, which was active long after the war itself was over.

The final moving pages recount the story of the discovery of Pheasant Wood, a ‘forgotten’ German graveyard. Prompted by a Greek-Australian from m Melbourne, a British ream of archaeologists found n 250 British and Australian bodies, previously unknown. One of them was Ray Pflaum.

The Nameless Names is available from Scribe Publishers, Melbourne.

with you tonight, but I want you to know that you have given so much to the sports and our Paralympian teams, you are regarded as someone they highly respect and admire,” Ms McLoughlin said.

“Your name is highly regarded here at the Paralympian Games in Paris, so much so that an allotment in the Paralympian Village has been named after you.”

The evening was filled with laughter and love as both Faces of Thredbo were recognised for a lifetime of contribution to the wonderful world of skiing.

Mr Wieman presented a nostalgic video presentation named Randy’s magical compilation of Thredbo’s Yesteryears.

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By KAREN FORMAN

YOU DON’T need to be a science fiction fan to have heard of the iconic American epic space opera media Star Wars series. Most people can relate to the names Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Princess Leia with her distinct wrap-around plaits, Jedi master Obi-Wan Kenobi or R2-D2, the talking robot. They were (and remain) everywhere, on film, on TV, in toys, at amusement parks.

Most people probably would not know, however, that Cooma mechanic, martial arts teacher, husband and father of two, Kyle Rowling was a big part of the Star Wars phenomenon. He is the man who taught Samuel L Jackson how to use a lightsaber, became Christopher Lee’s body double, knows the real ending to the fight between Anakin and Obi-Wan, has his own action figure and Lego minifigure.

Kyle has body doubled all the Sith characters in Star Wars, even General Grievous, and alongside legendary stunt coordinator, Nick Gillard, taught Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen how to wield a lightsaber.

Yet, he left it all behind to make a tree change to the Snowy Mountains with wife Patricia and their children a couple of years ago - and doesn’t regret a thing.

Spend some time chatting with him and he waxes lyrical about the martial arts classes he is giving in Cooma and Jindabyne and about his involvement with his kids and their school and after school activities.

He will probably get around to talking about his previous work as one of around half a dozen qualified fight directors in Australia teaching actors how to fight for the stage and screen, especially fights involving swords, which he loves.

Press a little, and finally, if you are lucky, you might hear about his Star Wars memories.

“I spent 18 days working on episode two at Fox Studios in Sydney, hired as a sword double for Christopher Lee (as Count Dooku),” he explained.

“He has done more sword fights than any other actor ever, worked with Errol Flynn, Dracula, Three Muskateers.

“He let me in the Jedi arena battle in episode two, as Joclad Danva, and I even got an action figure. A couple of years ago, my son found the lego figure. Which was cool.

“Two years later I was fulltime double to Chris in episode three.

“And I got to fight in the longest sword fight ever, between Ewan and Hayden as Obi Wan Kanobi and Anakin Skywalker, which was 14-15 minutes long, involved 596 moves, an 800 metre straight line, 14 days filming on 11 sound stages.”

Star Wars wasn’t the only blockbuster Kyle worked on, but it was the biggest.

“I remember getting a call

Kyle Rowland with sword.

FIGHT SCENE: Cooma’s Kyle Rowling with co-star, wife Patricia, during a Shakespearan production in Sydney.

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from him on a Wednesday and I was on a plane on Friday to Prague for three months to work with Angelina Jolie and Morgan Freeman. Trish, whom I had met by then, was waiting for me when I got back, so I had to marry her,” he said.

So how does a typical Aussie bloke with a love for martial arts, acting and a yen for adventure get to be on Star Wars? Sheer determination.

“It all came about because my sister was in a bar when a guy was trying to pick her up and mentioned he was working on Star Wars,” Kyle said.

“I was a huge Star Wars fan, so she got him drunk and convinced him to give her the stunt coordinator (English stuntman and coordinator, now 65) Nick Gillard’s phone number.

“I called him up and said I heard he was looking for someone and sent my CV. I waited a week but heard nothing. Then I sent it again.

Heard nothing. Then he finally called me and I did a thing and he could see I was good with a sword and tall. Later, I found out he didn’t like my pony tail but now we are inseparable.”

Later with Trish, one-year-old Lily and three-year-old Dylan on set visiting, he worked as assistant stunt director on Da Vinci’s Demons TV Series in Wales.

Kyle was born on a turf farm in Chipping Norten in Sydney and says he knew he wanted to be an actor from the age of six.

“I loved performing skits for my family and friends and being in all of the school plays,” he said.

The family moved to the Sutherland Shire when he was five and he started acting classes and martial arts classes at eight and when he saw Belgian martial artist Jean Claude van Damme doing the splits on a video, he decided he wanted to be like him.

“I was fairly into firearms but when I saw the movie Highlander that interest switched to swords. I lost my father when I was 14 which changed my trajectory,” he said.

“Dad used to say people should have a trade so I left school and did an auto mechanical apprenticeship and acting kind of drifted off.

“I bummed around and did some dead end jobs for about four years, then was drawn back to acting and applied to study for stunt qualifications, but got knocked back.

“Then I heard about a stage combat workshop and got onto it and that was it, I was hooked.

It was everything I loved, combining acting and martial arts.”

Kyle spent seven years training and working as a teacher at the National Institute of Dramatic Arts (NIDA), Opera Australia, Bell Shakespeare, Sydney and Melbourne Theatre Companies and the Victorian College of the Arts.

He completed his qualification as a fight director in 2000 and started the Sydney Stage Combat School with his wife Trish, who became his first fight director.

Ten years later, he started the Australian Stage Combat Association, which in 2017 became the Action Acting Academy (AAA), teaching martially and historically accurate fighting techniques.

The AAA still exists even though Kyle relocated to Cooma and as founder and director, he returns to connect with staff and students when he can.

“We have a lot of students who were established actors and wanted the skills for work and other people who wanted to get into it and yet others who just enjoy the classes for fun and fitness,” he said.

Kyle’s big interest was in following history as much as possible with the fight scenes

Zzzmmmm! Vrrrrr, zmmmmm! and his choice of martial arts complemented that.

“Hollywood gets it wrong,” he said.

“We started Historical European Martial Arts (HEAA), which focussed on fighting systems used in the 1200s to the 1800s.

“That was the strength of what we did. We also were focussed on making it safe for the stage.

“We teach unarmed fighting, fighting with weapons like knives and spears and fighting with what Kyle as Count Dooke with Hayden. p , we call `found weapons’, Christiansen as Anakin Skywalker. where an assailant might pick up, say, a keyboard or a set of headphones in an office.

Kyle’s career allowed him to travel the world and develop what he describes as incredible relationships.

“I really was r living a dream,” Kyle (right) as Count Dooku with Christophe he said. “I am Lee, for whom he was doubling. proud to have never hurt anyone, to have never lost a ne tooth and never sent anyone to hospital.

“I was really lucky to have a wife who was so supportive and lucky to work with Nick, who is ready to retire. It has been an amazing ride together. o He is the closest I’ve had to a dad. I was ready to stop, y although I would never say know to that big lead role iff it came my way.

“It is ironic that I am back working in a trade after my late Dad told me to get Kyle as Drenis with An a trade and I am loving Kyle as Drenis with dy Witfield as Andy Witfield as teaching martial arts. Maybe Spartacus in the TV series Spartacus I will start fight classes too.”

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This year’s opening night and auction is set to be the best yet for Lambie Street Preschool.

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By LISA ASHURST MAKE sure you highlight Friday September 20 on your calendar, which is the date for the next Lambie Street Preschool Opening Night and Auction.

The opening night and auction, an adult only function, is a biannual event and an important fundraiser for the preschool, the first of which took place in 2004.

Being a community-owned, not-for-profit organisation, funding is vital for keeping Lambie Street Preschool fully operational and the auction is an innovative way of helping to raise those funds. The event is from 6.30pm and the cost for the evening is $30 per head.

But aside from fundraising, the event is also a celebration of children’s literacy and creativity and showcases some wonderful artwork created by the talented children at the preschool.

“Art and visual literacy has been

found to be a vital part of children’s development,” Lambie Street Preschool director, Cathy Toohey, said.

“It’s an essential stepping stone for their literary success going into the future.”

This year’s function will a special one though, as it is being supported

by Snowy Hydro, linking it to the 75th anniversary celebrations of the Snowy Scheme.

Cathy is hoping former staff and families with links to Snowy may be able to help out with the loan of some photos and stories from those days to display on the night, as so many members of the community worked on the Snowy Scheme.

Cathy’s husband worked on the Snowy for more than 30 years, which is what brought them to Cooma, and Cathy was a teacher at Khancoban before stepping into the director’s role at Lambie Street Preschool 21 years-ago.

But the opening night and

auction is also a celebration of the preschool itself. The building, which was purpose-built as a preschool by the Cooma Lions 65 years-ago, has undergone various extensions over the years, some of which were funded by the community, but more recently the preschool received a very welcome Capital Works grant of $600,000 from the Department of Education, and it has been put to very good use, which the community will be able to view the day following the opening night event, as on Saturday September 21 the preschool will be open to the community. Entry will be a gold coin donation.

There was lots of art up for auction There will be a sausage sizzle, at the 2022 art show. followed at 11am by the official opening of the Capital Works But remember, it is an adult only project. function, so leave the littlies with a The Lambie Street Preschool sitter and come and enjoy the night.

Opening Night and Auction will be Visit - www.trybooking.com/ a wonderful community event and events/landing/1271501 to book Cathy is hoping to welcome a good your place for what is set to be a crowd for the evening. very enjoyable evening, with food,

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FUNDRAISER: The 2022 Lambie Preschool Art Show was a success, raising thousands for the not-forprofit organisation.

PHOTOS: Supplied drinks, and some top entertainment provided by talented Sydney-based comedian and musician, Magic Craig.

PROUD BUILDERS OF THE LAMBIE STREET PRESCHOOL EXTENSIONS.

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LAMBIE STREET PRESCHOOL

Celebrating the growth of our cchildren and, of our community y owned and run Preschool

HISTORY: The 1965 Lambie Street Preschool cohort. Many former students will return to the preschool over the weekend for the art show Students have been busy preparing art for and official opening of the renovations.

PHOTOS: Supplied this year’s auction.

Lambie Street Preschool has always boasted a dedicated group of parent volunteers.

If the 2022 art show is a guide, then this year’s will be one not to miss.

From little things, big things grow

LAMBIE Street Preschool has grown from its humble beginnings into a wellrespected early childhood education and care service. This year marks the 65th anniversary of the community preschool in Cooma, which has enriched the lives of thousands of children since its commencement.

The preschool opened

its doors in July 1959 at the Presbyterian Hall in Cooma under the name Cooma Day Nursery.

Initially, it provided halfday care for up to 40 children with just two staff members.

In 1964, thanks to the generous support of the Lions Club, construction of the current preschool building on Lambie Street began.

The Lions Club raised £3,000 and contributed significant volunteer labour, bringing the total cost of the project to £9,000. The new building officially opened in June 1965.

Over the years, the dedication of volunteer management committees, preschool staff, families, local community donations, and grant funding has enabled

the preschool to undertake numerous projects, enhancing the learning environment cherished today.

Notable improvements include a building extension in 2013, which added a new kitchen, staff room, and staff bathroom; a children’s bathroom renovation in 2017, and a roof replacement in 2019.

In 2022, the preschool embarked on its most ambitious project yet, a major building extension.

This project was made possible through a grant from the NSW Government’s Start Strong Capital Works Program, along with funds raised by the preschool community.

Construction began in October 2022 and was

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completed earlier this year, allowing the preschool to increase its operating capacity from 40 to 60 children to help meet the growing needs of the local area.

This expansion ensures more local families have access to high-quality early education, giving children the best possible start to their learning journey.

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18

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ABC

SEVEN

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SBS

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 News.

12.30 Press Club. 1.35 Media Watch.

2.00 Parliament. 3.00 Great Australian Stuff. 3.55 Love Your Garden. 4.40 Grand Designs. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30.

8.00 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction.

8.40 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. 9.30 Planet America. 10.00 Would I Lie To You? 10.30 ABC Late News.

10.45 The Business. 11.00 Interview With The Vampire. Final. 12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show.

11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 My Kitchen Rules. 1.35 Border Security: International. 2.05 Catch Phrase. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 7News Local.

6.30 7News @ 6:30. 7.00 Home And Away. 7.30 The 1% Club UK. 8.30 The Front Bar. 9.30 Air Crash Investigations.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News. 11.00 Talking Footy. 12.00 Stan Lee’s Lucky Man. 1.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. 1.15 Country House Hunters Australia. 1.45 Innovation Nation. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon.

4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 WIN News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Block. 8.40 Human Error. 9.40 Million Dollar Murders. 10.40 9News Late. 11.10 Law & Order: Organized Crime.

Return. 12.00 Tipping Point. 1.00 Hello SA. 1.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield.

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 Thank God You’re Here. 8.40 Inspired Unemployed (Impractical) Jokers. 9.10 NCIS. 10.10 10’s Late News. 10.35 The Project. 11.35 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Dateline.

2.30 Insight. 3.30 The Cook Up. 4.00 Scotland’s Sacred Islands With Ben Fogle. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Secrets Of Our Universe With Tim Peake. 8.30 Pompeii: The Discovery With Dan Snow. 9.25 Miniseries: The Sixth Commandment. 10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.05 El Immortal: Gangs Of Madrid. 12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 I Escaped To The Country. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. 3.30 Harry’s Practice.

4.00 The Zoo. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 I Escaped To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Heartbeat. 8.45 The Inspector Lynley Mysteries. 10.20 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

3.00 Billy The Exterminator.

3.30 Counting Cars. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.00 AFL Women’s. Week 4. Brisbane Lions v Western Bulldogs. 9.15 World’s Wildest Police Videos. 10.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.20 Take Me Out. 2.30 Modern Family. 3.00 Around The World With Manu. 4.00 Bondi Vet. 5.00 Glee. 5.55 Modern Family. 6.25 First Dates Australia.

7.30 First Dates UK. 8.35 Ramsay’s 24 Hours To Hell And Back. 10.35 First Dates Australia. 11.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Home Shopping.

8.00 Exploring Off The Grid. 8.30 NBL Slam. 9.30 Diagnosis Murder. 10.30 JAG. 12.30 Dr Phil. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 9.25 FBI: International. 11.15 SEAL Team. 12.15 Home Shopping. 2.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.30 King Of Queens.

2.00 Becker. 2.30 Frasier. 3.30 Rules Of Engagement. 4.00 Everyday Gourmet.

4.30 King Of Queens. 5.00 Becker. 5.30 Frasier. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends.

8.00 Big Bang. 9.30 Two And A Half Men. 10.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 3.40 Fresh Off The Boat. 4.05 Would I Lie To You? 4.35 MythBusters. 5.25 Long Lost Family. 6.15 Car S.O.S. 7.00 My Family.

7.30 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Not Going Out. 9.30 Aunty Donna’s Coffee Cafe.

10.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 4.40 Peter Rabbit. 6.05 Little J And Big Cuz. 6.25 The Adventures Of Paddington. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.35 The Inbestigators. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.25 Doctor Who. 10.00 Merlin. 10.45 Fresh Off The Boat. 11.05 Speechless. 11.25 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

3.00 News Afternoons.

4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 News With Joe O’Brien. 6.00 ABC News Hour. 7.00 National News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.45 The Business. 9.00 The World. 10.00 ABC Nightly News. 10.30 Planet America. 11.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.50 Shakespeare And Hathaway. 2.50 Antiques Roadshow.

3.20 MOVIE: The Rebel. (1961) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow Detectives. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 As Time Goes By. 8.40 Midsomer Murders. 10.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 One Armed Chef. 2.55 The Weekly Football Wrap. 3.25 WorldWatch. 5.20 Forged In Fire. 6.05 Celebrity Letters And Numbers. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 MOVIE: 12 Strong. (2018) 10.55 Late Programs.

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6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 The Assembly.

2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.00 Great Australian Stuff. 3.55 Love Your Garden. 4.45 Grand Designs. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz.

7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Foreign Correspondent. 8.30 Return To Paradise. 9.30 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 10.20 ABC Late News.

10.35 The Business. 10.50 Miniseries: Better. 11.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show.

11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Hailey Dean Mysteries: 2 + 2 = Murder. (2018) 2.00 Surveillance Oz: Dashcam. 2.15 Catch Phrase. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 7News Local. 6.30 7News @ 6:30. 7.00 Home And Away.

8.30 MOVIE: The Devil Wears Prada.

(2006) Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt. 10.50 To Be Advised. 12.25 Magnum P.I. 2.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. 1.00 Human Error. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon.

4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 WIN News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Round 9. Cronulla Sharks v Wests Tigers. 9.50 9News Late. 10.20 The Equalizer. 11.20 Resident Alien. 12.10 Tipping Point. 1.05 Explore TV: Portugal & Spain. 1.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield.

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 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly Australia.

8.30 Gogglebox Australia. 9.30 The Cheap Seats. 10.30 10’s Late News. 10.55 The Project. 12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Sing To Remember: Defying Dementia. 2.55 Railway Journeys UK. 3.30 The Cook Up. 4.00 Scotland’s Sacred Islands With Ben Fogle. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Great Australian Walks. 8.25 Junior Doctors Down Under. Final. 9.20 Rebus.

Final. 10.15 SBS World News Late.

10.45 Freezing Embrace. New. 11.35 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 I Escaped To The Country. 2.00 Our Town. 2.30 My Impossible House.

3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 The Zoo. 4.30 Better Homes And Gardens. 5.30 I Escaped To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown. 8.30 Grace.

10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.00 Highway Patrol. 1.30 The Force: BTL. 2.00 Towies. 2.50 Billy The Exterminator. 3.20 Storage Wars: TX. 4.20 Storage Wars. 4.50 American Restoration. 5.20 American Pickers. 6.20 Pawn Stars. 6.50 Cricket. Women’s T20.

Australia v NZ. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.25 Take Me Out. 2.40 Modern Family. 3.10 Around The World With Manu.

4.10 Bondi Vet. 5.00 Glee. 5.55 Modern Family. 6.25 First Dates Australia. 7.30 First Dates UK. 8.35 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA. 10.35 First Dates UK. 11.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Home Shopping.

8.00 Exploring Off The Grid. 8.30 Diagnosis Murder. 10.30 JAG. 12.30 Dr Phil. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman.

3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 9.25 NCIS: Los Angeles. 11.15 SEAL Team. 12.15 Home Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.30 King Of Queens.

2.00 Becker. 2.30 Frasier. 3.30 Rules Of Engagement. 4.00 Everyday Gourmet.

4.30 King Of Queens. 5.00 Becker. 5.30 Frasier. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends.

8.00 Big Bang. 9.30 Two And A Half Men. 10.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 3.55 MythBusters. 5.30 Long Lost Family. 6.15 Car S.O.S. 7.00 My Family. 7.30 Would I Lie To You? 8.00 Would I Lie To You? The Unseen Bits. 8.30 Would I Lie To You? 9.00 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction.

9.40 Gruen. 10.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 6.05 Little J And Big Cuz. 6.25 The Adventures Of Paddington. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.35 The Inbestigators. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.25 The Wonderful World Of Puppies. 9.10 New Leash On Life. 9.40 Doctor Who. 10.25 Merlin.

11.10 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

3.00 News Afternoons. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 ABC News. 6.00 ABC News Hour. 7.00 ABC National News.

7.30 7.30. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.45 The Business. 9.00 The World. 10.00 ABC Nightly News. 10.15 Australian Story. 11.00 ABC Late News. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.50 As Time Goes By. 3.10 Antiques Roadshow. 3.40 MOVIE: Twice Round The Daffodils. (1962) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow Detectives. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 RBT. 8.30 To Be Advised. 9.30 Casualty 24/7. 10.30 See No Evil. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.50 The Wine Lovers’ Guide To Australia. 3.20 WorldWatch. 5.15 The Toys That Built The World. 6.05 Letters And Numbers.

7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats.

8.30 United Gangs Of America. 10.20 Late Programs.

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6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 News. 12.55 Van Der Valk. 2.25 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. 3.15 Spicks And Specks. 4.00 Love Your Garden. 4.45 Grand Designs. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Gardening Australia. 8.30 Joanna Lumley’s Spice Trail Adventure.

9.20 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. 10.05 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. 10.45 ABC Late News.

11.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show.

11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Hailey Dean Mysteries: Dating Is Murder. (2017) 2.00 House Of Wellness.

3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 7News Local. 6.30 7News @ 6:30. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 7.20 Football. AFL. -PYZ[ WYLSPTPUHY` ÄUHS :`KUL` ] 7VY[ (KLSHPKL 11.15 Armchair Experts. 12.00 GetOn Extra. 12.30 Taken. 1.30 Harry’s Practice. 2.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: The Love Gala. (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 Rugby League. NRL. -PYZ[ ZLTP ÄUHS *YVU\SSH :OHYRZ ] 5VY[O 8\LLUZSHUK *V^IV`Z 9.45 NRL Finals Footy Post-Match. 10.30 MOVIE: Magnum Force. (1973) 1.00 The Garden Gurus.

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 4.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield.

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

4.00 Family Feud. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Sort Your Life Out. 8.45 Have You Been Paying Attention? 9.45 The Real CSI: Miami. 10.45 10’s Late News. 11.10 The Project. 12.10 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.05 Sing To Remember: Defying Dementia. 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.35 The Cook Up. 4.05 Tombs Of Egypt: The Ultimate Mission. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 My Grandparents’ War. 8.25 Lost Treasures Of Ancient Laos. 9.15 Lost Treasures Of Ancient Rome. 10.15 SBS World News Late. 10.45 Soldiers. 11.35 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.00 House Of Wellness. 2.00 Discover. 2.30 Weekender. 3.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Better Homes. 5.00 I Escaped To The Country. 6.00 Bargain Hunt. 7.00 Better Homes. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

3.30 Storage Wars: TX. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.00 To Be Advised. 7.20 Pawn Stars. 7.50 Surveillance Oz. 8.30 MOVIE: The Greatest Showman. (2017) 10.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30 Dodger. 2.30 Baking It. 3.50 Modern Family. 4.30 Australia’s Got Talent. 6.15 MOVIE: Shanghai Noon.

(2000) 8.30 MOVIE: The Amazing SpiderMan 2. (2014) Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone. 11.15 MOVIE: Kath & Kimderella: The Movie. (2012) 1.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Home Shopping.

8.00 Exploring Off The Grid. 8.30 Diagnosis Murder. 10.30 JAG. 12.30 Dr Phil. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman.

3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 9.25 NCIS: Los Angeles. 11.15 SEAL Team. 12.15 Home Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.30 King Of Queens.

2.00 Becker. 2.30 Frasier. 3.30 Rules Of Engagement. 4.00 Everyday Gourmet.

4.30 King Of Queens. 5.00 Becker. 5.30 Frasier. 6.30 Friends. 8.00 Big Bang.

8.30 Thank God You’re Here. 9.30 Two And A Half Men. 10.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.05 ER. 2.50 Doctor Who. 3.40 Fresh Off The Boat. 4.00 Would I Lie To You? 4.35 MythBusters. 5.25 Long Lost Family. 6.10 Car S.O.S. 7.00 My Family. 7.30 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 MOVIE: Superman III. (1983) 10.30 ER. 12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 6.05 Little J And Big Cuz. 6.25 The Adventures Of Paddington. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 8.00 Good Game Spawn Point. 8.35 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 9.00 Robot Wars. 10.00 Doctor Who. 10.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

3.00 News. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 News With Joe O’Brien.

6.00 ABC News Hour. 7.00 National News.

7.30 ABC Evening News. 8.00 Planet America: Fireside Chat. 9.00 The World.

9.30 Close Of Business. 10.00 Nightly News. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.05 World’s Greatest Islands. 3.05 Antiques Roadshow. 3.35 MOVIE: Tender Mercies. (1983) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow Detectives. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Country House Hunters Australia. 8.30 MOVIE: Midway.

(2019) 11.05 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.30 Over The Black Dot. 3.20 WorldWatch. 5.15 The Toys That Built The World. 6.05 Letters And Numbers. 7.05 Jeopardy!

7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Stacey Dooley Sleeps Over. 9.25 Getting Naked: A Burlesque Story. 10.55 Late Programs.

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

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6.00 Rage Charts. 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Unforgotten. 1.15 Sister Boniface Mysteries. Final. 2.00 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. 2.40 Becoming Frida Kahlo. 3.40 David Attenborough’s Micro Monsters. 4.30 The Assembly. 5.15 Landline. 5.45 Australian Story. 6.30 Back Roads. 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Grantchester. Return. 8.20 Vera.

9.50 Return To Paradise. 10.45 Miniseries: Better. 11.45 Rage.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend.

12.00 Horse Racing. Sydney Everest *HYUP]HS HUK *H\SÄLSK *OHYP[` -HTPS` Day. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. 7.30 MOVIE: Armageddon. (1998) Bruce Willis, Billy Bob Thornton. 10.45 MOVIE: District 9.

(2009) Sharlto Copley. 1.00 Taken. 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Surfing Australia TV. 12.30 Explore TV: Trade Routes Of The Middle Ages. 1.00 Cybershack. 1.30 Rugby League. 593 >VTLU»Z 7YLTPLYZOPW +YHNVUZ ] )YVUJVZ 3.15 Rugby Union. 9\NI` *»ZOPW (\Z[YHSPH ] 5A 5.40 Test Rugby: Wallabies V New Zealand Post-Match.

6.00 9News Sunday. 7.00 Rugby League.

593 :LJVUK ZLTP ÄUHS 9VVZ[LYZ ] 4HUS` :LH ,HNSLZ 9.45 NRL Finals Footy Post-Match. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.30 Are You RV Safe? 1.00 GCBC. 1.30 Farm To Fork.

2.00 Dog Down Under. 2.30 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 3.00 Planet Shapers. 3.30 Australia By Design: Innovations. 4.00 My Market Kitchen.

Return. 4.30 Cook With Luke. 5.00 10 News First. 6.30 The Dog House.

7.30 Thank God You’re Here. 8.30 The Dog House Australia. 9.30 Ambulance Australia. 10.45 Ambulance UK. 12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Still Running. 3.10 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. 5.00 Wonders Of Scotland.

5.30 Frontlines. 6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Cumbria: The Lakes & The Coast.

8.20 Highgrove: The King’s Country Home. 9.15 The World’s Most Beautiful Landscapes. 10.10 Scotland’s Extreme Medics. 11.05 Something Undone. New. 12.05 Rex In Rome. 3.45 Peer To Peer.

4.45 Bamay. 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 Secrets Of Beautiful Gardens.

4.00 Extreme Railway Journeys. 5.00 :`KUL` ,]LYLZ[ *HYUP]HS HUK *H\SÄLSK *OHYP[` -HTPS` +H` 5.30 The Zoo. 6.00 Heathrow. 6.30 The Highland Vet. 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.00 Blokesworld. 1.30 Search4Hurt. 2.00 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 3.00 American Pickers.

4.00 Football. (-3 :LJVUK WYLSPTPUHY` ÄUHS .LLSVUN ] )YPZIHUL 3PVUZ 8.30 MOVIE: Oblivion. (2013) 11.05 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Australia’s Got Talent. 12.50 Dancing With The Stars. 2.45 MOVIE: The Amazing Spider-Man 2. (2014) 5.25 MOVIE: Turbo. (2013) 7.30 MOVIE: Tooth Fairy. (2010) Dwayne Johnson. 9.30 MOVIE: Sisters. (2015) Amy Poehler, Tina Fey. 12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

12.00 Australia By Design: Innovations. 12.30 Exploring Off The Grid. 1.00 JAG. 3.00 Tough Tested. Final.

4.00 Pat Callinan’s 4x4 Adventures. 5.00 Reel Action. 5.30 Diagnosis Murder.

6.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 9.30 Bull. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

11.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 11.30 Friends.

12.00 Becker. 12.30 Frasier. 1.00 To Be Advised. 3.30 Becker. 4.00 Frasier. 5.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.00 The Big Bang Theory. 10.30 Two And A Half Men. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 4.35 MythBusters. 5.25 Long Lost Family.

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

7.30 Would I Lie To You? 8.00 QI. 8.30 The Stand Up Sketch Show. 8.55 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. 9.45 Gavin & Stacey. 10.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 4.20 Odd Squad. 4.35 Little J And Big Cuz. 6.05 Interstellar Ella. 6.25 Pfffirates. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.30 The Crystal Maze. 8.15 Robot Wars. 9.15 MOVIE: Pokémon Detective Pikachu.

(2019) 10.55 Officially Amazing. 11.25 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

4.10 Planet America: Fireside Chat. 5.00 News. 5.30 Asia News Week. 6.00 Evening News. 6.15 Australia Story. 7.00 National News. 7.30 Back Roads. 8.00 News Tonight. 8.15 Four Corners. 9.00 Nightly News. 9.30 Foreign Correspondent. 10.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.15 MOVIE: Mr Denning Drives North. (1951) 3.15 593 >VTLU»Z 7YLTPLYZOPW 5VY[O 8SK *V^IV`Z ] 2UPNO[Z 5.00 MOVIE: The Thousand Plane Raid. (1969) 7.00 M*A*S*H. 7.30 MOVIE: Stargate. (1994) 9.55 MOVIE: Arrival. (2016) 12.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 4.55 Extreme Food Phobics. 5.50 Monty Python’s Best Bits (Mostly) 6.25 The Secret Genius Of Modern Life. 7.35 Impossible Engineering. 8.30 MOVIE: Sin City: A Dame To Kill For. (2014) 10.25 Late Programs.

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6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 The World This Week. 11.00 Compass. 11.30 Songs Of Praise. 12.00 ABC News At Noon.

12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Australia.

2.25 Darby And Joan. 3.10 Nigella At My Table. 3.40 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 4.30 Restoration Australia. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Compass. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Return To Paradise. 8.30 Unforgotten. 9.15 Miniseries: Better. 10.15 Fisk. 10.45 Spicks And Specks. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 House Of Wellness. 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.45 Surveillance Oz. 3.00 Border Security: International. 3.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. 4.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Sydney Weekender. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Voice. 8.45 7NEWS Spotlight. 9.45 The Latest: Seven News. 10.15 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous. 11.25 Autopsy USA. 12.25 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 NRL Sunday Footy Show. 1.00 NRLW Wrap.

1.30 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Round 9. Canberra Raiders v Gold Coast Titans. 3.00 Rugby League.

NRL Women’s Premiership. Round 9.

Parramatta Eels v Sydney Roosters.

5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Getaway.

6.00 9News Sunday. 7.00 The Block. 8.30 60 Minutes. 9.30 9News Late. 10.00 See No Evil. 11.00 The First 48. 11.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 The Drew Barrymore Show. 11.00 Lingo.

12.00 The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition. 1.10 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 1.30 Good Chef Bad Chef. 2.00 Farm To Fork. 2.30 Basketball. NBL. Round 1. Adelaide 36ers v Sydney Kings. 4.30 My Market Kitchen. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 The Sunday Project. 7.00 The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition. 8.30 FBI. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Etched In Gold. 3.40 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys.

4.35 And Then Came The Water. 5.30 Frontlines. Final. 6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 The Ottoman Empire By Train.

8.25 Medina Azahara: Lost Pearl Of ElAndalu. 9.25 Ancient Superstructures.

10.25 Dinosaur With Stephen Fry. 11.20 The Real Peaky Blinders. 1.20 Devon & Cornwall With Michael Portillo. 3.10 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Our Town. 2.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. 3.00 My Greek Odyssey. 4.00 Bondi Vet. 5.00 Escape To The Country. 6.00 Greatest Escapes To The Country. 6.45 Escape To The Country.

7.45 Mrs Brown’s Boys. 8.30 Endeavour.

10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.00 Football. AFL Women’s.

Week 4. Adelaide v Essendon. 3.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Week 4. GWS Giants v Sydney. 5.00 Duck Dynasty.

6.00 Border Security: International. 7.00 Cricket. Women’s T20. Australia v NZ. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.00 Get Clever. 10.00 Holistic Living.

10.30 My Asian Banquet. 11.00 Home And Away. 2.00 The Amazing Race. 3.45 To Be Advised. 5.30 Puppy School. 6.30 Bondi Vet. 7.30 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. 10.30 Law & Order. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

12.30 Diagnosis Murder.

1.30 Exploring Off The Grid. 2.00 The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition. 3.00 Tough Tested. 4.00 Bondi Rescue. 4.30 On The Fly. 5.00 IFISH. 5.30 Diagnosis Murder. 6.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 Bull. 12.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Becker. 6.30 Frasier.

7.30 Neighbours. 9.30 Becker. 10.00 Frasier. 11.00 Family Feud. 1.00 The Middle. 3.30 Becker.

4.00 Frasier. 5.00 Deal Or No Deal.

6.00 The Big Bang Theory. 8.30 Two And A Half Men. 11.00 South Park. 1.00 Home Shopping. 2.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.15 ER. 3.00 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 3.40 Fresh Off The Boat. 4.05 Would I Lie To You? 4.35 MythBusters. 5.25 Long Lost Family. 6.15 Car S.O.S. 7.00 Spicks And Specks. 7.30 Would I Lie To You? 8.00 QI. 8.30 INXS: Live Baby Live. 10.10 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 4.20 Odd Squad. 4.35 Little J And Big Cuz. 5.15 Thomas And Friends.

6.05 Interstellar Ella. 6.25 Pfffirates.

7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.30 MOVIE: The Pirates! Band Of Misfits. (2012) 8.55 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.40 Speechless.

10.20 Doctor Who. 11.10 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

3.10 News. 3.30 Offsiders.

4.00 Landline. 5.00 News With Auslan.

5.30 News Regional. 6.00 Evening News. 6.30 Foreign Correspondent. 7.00 National News. 7.30 Insiders. 8.30 News Tonight. 9.00 Nightly News. 9.15 Australia Story. 10.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.20 MOVIE: West Of Zanzibar. (1954) 4.20 MOVIE: The Wonderful Country. (1959) 6.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30 MOVIE: The Shawshank Redemption. (1994) Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman. 11.20 MOVIE: Night Of The Eagle. (1962) 1.05 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 3.50 In My Own World. 4.45 WorldWatch. 5.10 PBS Washington Week. 5.35 The Machines That Built America. 7.05 Abandoned Engineering. 8.00 UCI Road World C’ships. Women’s elite individual time trial. 10.45 Late Programs.

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6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Landline. 11.00 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Vera. 2.30 Back Roads. 3.00 David Attenborough’s First Life. 3.55 Love Your Garden. 4.45 Grand Designs. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow.

6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30.

8.00 Australian Story. 8.45 Four Corners.

9.30 Media Watch. 9.50 Prisoner X. 11.20 ABC Late News. 11.35 The Business. 11.55 Planet America. 12.25 Late Programs.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show.

11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.45 Border Security: International. 2.15 Catch Phrase. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 7News Local. 6.30 7News @ 6:30. 7.00 Home And Away. 7.30 The 1% Club UK. 8.30 MOVIE: The Equalizer 2. (2018) Denzel Washington, Pedro Pascal, Ashton Sanders. 11.00 To Be Advised. 12.45 The Event. 2.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. 1.30 Getaway. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 WIN News.

6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Block. 8.45 100% Footy. 9.45 Outback Opal Hunters. 10.45 9News Late. 11.15 La Brea. 12.00 Transplant. 12.50 Tipping Point. 1.40 TV Shop: Home Shopping.

2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 4.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Everyday Gourmet. 12.30 Family Feud. 1.00 News. 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 Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition. 8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? 9.40 Inspired Unemployed (Impractical) Jokers. 10.10 Ghosts. 10.40 10’s Late News. 11.05 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.10 History Of Britain. 3.00 Railway Journeys UK. 3.35 The Cook Up. 4.05 Tombs Of Egypt: The Ultimate Mission. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Michael Palin In North Korea. 8.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 9.25 Never Mind The Buzzcocks. 10.15 Have I Got News For You U.S. 11.05 SBS World News Late. 11.35 Suspect. 12.05 Of Money And Blood. 2.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 My Impossible House. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 My Greek Odyssey.

3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 The Zoo. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 I Escaped To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 Inspector Morse. 10.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

3.00 Billy The Exterminator.

3.30 Storage Wars: TX. 4.00 Storage Wars. 4.30 Talking W. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 AFL Brownlow Medal: Red Carpet. 8.05 AFL Brownlow Medal.

11.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.35 Take Me Out. 3.00 Around The World With Manu. 4.00 Bondi Vet. 5.00 Glee. 6.00 Modern Family. 6.25 First Dates Australia. 7.30 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. 9.30 Law & Order: SVU. 10.30 Law & Order: LA. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Home Shopping.

8.00 Pooches At Play.

8.30 Escape Fishing With ET. 9.30 Diagnosis Murder. 10.30 JAG. 11.30 Dr Phil. 1.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 9.25 NCIS: Los Angeles. 11.15 SEAL Team.

12.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.00 Becker. 2.30 Frasier. 3.30 Rules Of Engagement.

4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 King Of Queens. 5.00 Becker. 5.30 Frasier. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Two And A Half Men. 10.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.05 ER. 2.50 Doctor Who. 3.45 Fresh Off The Boat. 4.05 Would I Lie To You? 4.35 MythBusters. 5.25 Long Lost Family. 6.15 Car S.O.S. 7.00 My Family. 7.30 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 9.15 MythBusters. 10.05 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 6.05 Little J And Big Cuz. 6.25 The Adventures Of Paddington. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.35 The Inbestigators.

7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.25 Matilda And The Ramsay Bunch. 9.00 Back In Time For The Corner Shop. 10.00 Doctor Who. 10.50 Merlin. 11.35 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

3.00 News. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 News With Joe O’Brien.

6.00 ABC News Hour. 7.00 National News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 ABC News Tonight.

8.45 The Business. 9.00 The World. 10.00 Nightly News. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.50 Wild Moments. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Five Golden Dragons. (1967) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. Return. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Death In Paradise.

8.40 Grantchester. 9.50 Law & Order: Organized Crime. 10.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.10 Rise Up. 2.15 Insight. 3.15 WorldWatch. 5.25 The Toys That Built The World. 6.15 The Engineering That Built The World. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Taskmaster. 10.20 Late Programs.

ABC

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6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 The Newsreader. Final.

2.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame. 2.25 Back Roads. 2.55 David Attenborough’s First Life. 3.55 Love Your Garden. 4.40 Grand Designs. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30.

8.00 Back Roads. 8.30 The Assembly.

Final. 9.15 The Art Of... Final. 9.45 Anh’s Brush With Fame. 10.15 ABC Late News.

10.30 The Business. 10.50 Four Corners.

11.35 Late Programs.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show.

11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Hailey Dean Mysteries: A Marriage Made For Murder. (2018) 2.00 Surveillance Oz: Dashcam. 2.15 Catch Phrase. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 7News Local. 6.30 7News @ 6:30.

7.00 Home And Away. 7.30 My Kitchen Rules. 9.05 The Rookie. 10.05 Made In Bondi. 11.10 Chicago Fire. Return. 12.10 Late Programs.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. 1.15 Explore TV: Trade Routes Of The Middle Ages. 1.45 My Way. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon.

4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 WIN News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Block. 8.45 The Hundred With Andy Lee. 9.45 True Story With Hamish & Andy. 10.45 9News Late. 11.15 Chicago Med. 12.00 Transplant. 12.50 Tipping Point. 1.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield.

12.30 Family Feud. 1.00 10 News First: Lunchtime. 2.00 Wheel Of Fortune.

2.30 Lingo. 3.30 10 News First: Afternoon. 4.00 Neighbours. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Taskmaster Australia.

Return. 8.30 The Cheap Seats. 9.30 NCIS. 10.30 10’s Late News. 10.55 The Project. 12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.10 Have I Got News For You U.S. 3.00 The Weekly Football Wrap. 3.40 The Cook Up. 4.10 Queen Victoria: Love, Lust And Leadership. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey. New. 8.30 Insight. 9.30 Dateline. 10.00 SBS World News Late. 10.30 The Point: Road Trip. 11.30 Babylon Berlin. 1.15 Illegals.

3.10 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 I Escaped To The Country. 2.00 To Be Advised. 2.30 My Greek Odyssey.

3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 The Zoo. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 I Escaped To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Call The Midwife. 8.45 A Touch Of Frost. 10.55 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.00 Outback Opal Hunters.

3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Storage Wars: TX. 4.30 Storage Wars.

5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.00 Cricket. Women’s T20. Australia v NZ. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.55 Modern Family. 2.25 To Be Advised. 4.00 Bondi Vet. 5.00 Glee. 6.00 Modern Family. 6.25 First Dates Australia.

7.30 First Dates UK. 8.35 MOVIE: The Longest Yard. (2005) Adam Sandler, Chris Rock. 10.55 The Goldbergs. 11.25 Late Programs.

6.00 Home Shopping.

8.00 Pooches At Play.

8.30 Diagnosis Murder. 10.30 JAG. 12.30 Dr Phil. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 9.25 NCIS: Los Angeles. 11.15 SEAL Team.

12.15 Home Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.30 King Of Queens.

2.00 Becker. 2.30 Frasier. 3.30 Rules Of Engagement. 4.00 Everyday Gourmet.

4.30 King Of Queens. 5.00 Becker. 5.30 Frasier. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends.

8.00 Big Bang. 9.30 Two And A Half Men. 10.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 ER. 3.45 Doctor Who. 4.35 MythBusters.

5.25 Long Lost Family. 6.15 Car S.O.S. 7.00 My Family. 7.30 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Breeders. 9.20 Extras. 9.50 ER. 11.20 Rage. 12.20 Documentary Now! 12.45 Upstart Crow. 1.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 4.40 Peter Rabbit. 6.05 Little J And Big Cuz. 6.25 The Adventures Of Paddington. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.35 The Inbestigators. 7.50 Operation Ouch!

8.25 Deadly Dinosaurs. 8.55 Ice Age. 9.40 Doctor Who. 10.30 Merlin. 11.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.25 Interest Rate Decision.

3.00 News. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 News With Joe O’Brien. 6.00 ABC News Hour. 7.00 National News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.45 The Business.

9.00 The World. 10.00 Nightly News.

10.15 Four Corners. 11.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.50 Wild Moments. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: The House In Nightmare Park. (1973) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 Shakespeare And Hathaway. 9.40 Silent Witness. 10.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.10 Story Of Late Night. 2.55 Kickin’ Back. 3.30 WorldWatch. 5.25 The Toys That Built The World. 6.15 The Engineering That Built The World. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 The Real Stories Of Basketball. 10.20 Late Programs.

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GENERAL KNOWLEDGE CROSSWORD

Find the following words in the grid. They may be read in any direction, even diagonally.

Some letters are used more than once.

Clef Edge Feed Glee Idle

3 What are puzzling

15 When one stretches,

questions (7) 4 Name an area very deficient in water (6) 5 Name a periodic payment (7) 6 What are antelopes also known as (7) 7 What are caves, or caverns (7) 13 Name another term for hay fever (7) 14 Which branch of mathematics uses letters and other symbols (7)

one does what (7) 17 Who holds a commission in the armed services (7) 18 Which Spanish painter was known as “the Greek” (2,5) 20 Who, in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, was the King of the Fairies (6)

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WHICH WORDS: 1 (c) A title given to a retired professor, 2 (b) Happy

SOLUTIONS

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Each answer has four letters.

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

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

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H Y B R I D S I G A I E G G T I M E R P R I D E S I P O D D E L E P H A N T T A Y L O R E L T R E T E R N A O A M A S S D O S E S L L T I T O F L L G R B E F O G S E L E G A N C E I R R B I R O C K E T G E R O N I M O E C Y A S N A R R O W

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Snowy Monaro Property Guide, Wednesday, September 18, 2024 - Page 21

Snowy Monaro

Family memories await Address: 137 Vale Street, Cooma 3 bed 2 bath 2 car Asking: $815,000 Agent: One Agency

STEP through the doors of 137 Vale, Cooma, and you’ll find yourself enveloped in the warmth and charm of a splendid heritage home, perfect for families seeking both character and comfort.

This brick-rendered abode,

miity ty tto o the with its close proximi proximity CBD, offers a lifestyle of convenience and tranquillity.

Upon entry, you’re greeted by a formal entry area that leads to the lounge room that whispers tales of yesteryear, alongside a formal dining room waiting to host your most cherished family celebrations. A great addition is a huge living area with polished timber floors. This area is enormous and could cater for large family gatherings and

functions approx functions. Added in approx.

1993.

The heart of the home consists of three generously sized bedrooms, ensuring ample space for the entire family. Original timber doors, jambs, high ornate ceilings and skirting boards add to the home’s unique character, while the feature leadlight windows bathe the interiors in a kaleidoscope of colour.

The practicalities of family life are well-attended to with

Quintessential Country Lifestyle

275 Snowy Mountains Highway 3

1

9

$735,000

• Renovated semi-rural property offers a sprawling 1.96 hectares of land.

• Open plan living area, providing a welcoming environment for family gatherings.

• 12 solar panels, 3 water tanks with approximately 99,000 litres of storage.

• 4-bay shed, double garage with carport, and single garage with carport.

• Backing onto the tranquil Bombala River and on the edge of Bombala township.

a sizeable sizeable, enclosed rear sunroom, two well-appointed bathrooms, ducted heating and a wood heater paired with an RC unit for year-round comfort. Solar panels on the roof offer eco-friendly energy solutions and aid in reducing utility bills.

Outside, the 1428 square metre block is a treasure trove of outdoor features. The enclosed backyard, complete with side lane access, a workshop, and a carport at the

NEW LISTING

15 Baroona Avenue 3

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$420,000

2

$650,000

2

• Delightful residence for both investors and first home buyers.

• Fresh internal paint and plush new carpeting throughout.

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

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

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

Classic Charm and Ample Space

• Nestled in the serene Alpine Village of Anglers Reach

• Exceptional family residence boasting a classic charm and ample space • 4 Bedrooms plus an office or 5th Bedroom off the extension at the rear

• The heart of this home opens out onto an expansive deck

5

Hidden Gem Waiting to be Discovered.

A Slice of Alpine Paradise

• Boasting five wellappointed bedrooms and two modern bathrooms

69 Illawong Rd Anglers Reach

rrear, provides secure spaces for hobbies and storage. The garage at the side of the home ensures your vehicles are wellkept. An enclosed courtyard with a BBQ space promises delightful alfresco dining amidst rock feature retaining walls that elevate the garden’s aesthetic.

At 137 Vale, family memories await to be created in a home brimming with heritage charm and modern functionality.

• Stunning vistas of the picturesque Lake Eucumbene • Currently tenanted with a handsome return of $800 per week

• Double brick home with enclosed level back yard with lane access • Formal dining and loungeroom with wood and ducted heating

6 Tulong Avenue 4

2

3

• Double garage and additional single garage

$715,000 CONTACT JODI ALEXANDER P: 6252 6121 M: 0414 865 922 E: craigschofield@oneagency.com.au

www.oneagency.com.au

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Small lifestyle block in a picturesque location Address: “Tarcoola” 227 Craigie Road, Craigie NSW 2632

“Tarcoola” is situated in a picturesque location, equal distance to coast and mountains, ideal for those looking to enjoy the country lifestyle with enough room to run some livestock, as well as the lifestyle the mountains and the coast offers. Approximately 22.67 hectares or 56.01 acres of gently undulating land, predominantly granite derived soils, some quartz formations as well as slate present. The property is estimated 30% lightly timbered

by White Gum and Sallee, with the balance being cleared, and is bound

by Little Plains Rivers along the entire eastern boundary providing a reliable water supply, plus has an excellent dam. Pastures include Sub Clover, Ryegrass, Phalaris, Cocksfoot and some native grasses.

Making “Tarcoola” your next home wouldn’t be hard, with a tidy 3 bedroom cedar clad weatherboard home overlooking the Little Plains River, all it needs is your personal touches! The house was built in 1990s and features a timber kitchen, walk in pantry, gas cooking plus dishwasher, family room plus formal dining, slow combustion woodfire, reverse cycle split system, bathroom with shower and bathtub, separate WC, good size laundry and a verandah on three sides. Not to mention, mains power, 3.2Kw back to grid solar, internet,

Convenient Location!

Address: 19 Baker Street, Adaminaby NSW 2629

mobile reception, and 50,000L water storage in two tanks.

Further infrastructure includes timber and steel cattle yards, 8m x 16m x 3m machinery shed, and 7m x 6m car shed/garage. Located less than 20 minutes drive from Bombala, don’t miss out on an excellent opportunity to acquire this very tidy farmlet!

“Tarcoola” 227 Craigie Road, Craigie NSW 2632 goes to online auction on Tuesday October 1, 2024 at 6.30pm via the Realtair website! Contact the KMPL office on 02 6456 6783 today to schedule your private inspection before it’s too late.

19 Baker Street offers the potential buyer the opportunity to acquire an investment property or their potential new home in a convenient location. Located close to Shops, Cafe, Bakery and Snow Goose Hotel on a level 898m2 block, everything you need is at your fingertips.

The building is an originally built Eagle Hawk House, built for the Snowy Scheme. It contains 4 bedrooms, lounge room with combustion fire, North facing sunroom, bathroom, separate WC and basic galley style kitchen.

“Tarcoola”

Adaminaby NSW 2629

22.67 Ha or 56.01 Acres (Approx.) >ŽĐĂƚĞĚ ĂďŽƵƚ Ϯϱ ŬŝůŽŵĞƚƌĞƐ ^^t ŽĨ ŽŵďĂůĂ ĂůŽŶŐ ƌĂŝŐŝĞ ZŽĂĚ ŽƵŶĚ ďLJ >ŝƩůĞ WůĂŝŶƐ ZŝǀĞƌ ĂůŽŶŐ ƚŚĞ ĞŶƟƌĞ ĞĂƐƚĞƌŶ ďŽƵŶĚĂƌLJ tĞůů ĨĞŶĐĞĚ ŝŶƚŽ ϲ ƉĂĚĚŽĐŬƐ͕ ƌĞůŝĂďůĞ ǁĂƚĞƌ ƐƵƉƉůLJ ǀŝĂ >ŝƩůĞ WůĂŝŶƐ ZŝǀĞƌƐ ĂƐ ǁĞůů ĂƐ ŽŶĞ ĞdžĐĞůůĞŶƚ ĚĂŵ WƌĞĚŽŵŝŶĂŶƚůLJ ŐƌĂŶŝƚĞ ĚĞƌŝǀĞĚ ƐŽŝůƐ ƐŽŵĞ ƋƵĂƌƚnj ĨŽƌŵĂƟŽŶƐ ĂƐ ǁĞůů ĂƐ ƐůĂƚĞ ƉƌĞƐĞŶƚ dŽƉŽŐƌĂƉŚLJ ŐĞŶƚůLJ ƵŶĚƵůĂƟŶŐ͕ ϳϬй ĐůĞĂƌĞĚ͕ ĞƐƟŵĂƚĞĚ ϯϬй ůŝŐŚƚůLJ ƟŵďĞƌĞĚ͕ ŵŽƐƚůLJ tŚŝƚĞ 'Ƶŵ ĂŶĚ ^ĂůůĞĞ͘ ^Ƶď ůŽǀĞƌ͕ ZLJĞŐƌĂƐƐ͕ WŚůĂƌĂŝƐ͕ ŽĐŬƐĨŽŽƚ ƉĂƐƚƵƌĞƐ ĂƐ ǁĞůů ĂƐ ƐŽŵĞ ŶĂƟǀĞ ŐƌĂƐƐĞƐ. ͻ Circa 1990s 3 bedroom cedar clad weatherboard home ͻ dŝŵďĞƌ ŬŝƚĐŚĞŶ͕ ǁĂůŬ ŝŶ ƉĂŶƚƌLJ͕ ŐĂƐ ĐŽŽŬŝŶŐ ƉůƵƐ ĚŝƐŚǁĂƐŚĞƌ ͻ &ĂŵŝůLJ ƌŽŽŵ ƉůƵƐ ĨŽƌŵĂů ĚŝŶŝŶŐ͕ ƐůŽǁ ĐŽŵďƵƐƟŽŶ ǁŽŽĚĮƌĞ͕ ƉůƵƐ ƌĞǀĞƌƐĞ ĐLJĐůĞ ƐƉůŝƚ ƐLJƐƚĞŵ ͻ ĂƚŚƌŽŽŵ ǁŝƚŚ ƐŚŽǁĞƌ ĂŶĚ ďĂƚŚƚƵď͕ ƐĞƉĂƌĂƚĞ t ͻ 'ŽŽĚ ƐŝnjĞ ůĂƵŶĚƌLJ ǁŝƚŚ ĚŝƌĞĐƚ ĂĐĐĞƐƐ ĨƌŽŵ ŽƵƚĚŽŽƌƐ ͻ Verandah on three sides ͻ &ƵƌƚŚĞƌ ŝŶĨƌĂƐƚƌƵĐƚƵƌĞ ŝŶĐůƵĚĞƐ ƟŵďĞƌ ĂŶĚ ƐƚĞĞů ĐĂƩůĞ LJĂƌĚƐ͕ ϴŵ dž ϭϲŵ dž ϯŵ ŵĂĐŚŝŶĞƌLJ ƐŚĞĚ͕ ϳŵ dž 6m car shed or garage ͻ DĂŝŶƐ ƉŽǁĞƌ͕ ϯ͘Ϯ<ǁ ďĂĐŬ ƚŽ ŐƌŝĚ ƐŽůĂƌ͕ ŝŶƚĞƌŶĞƚ͕ ŵŽďŝůĞ ƌĞĐĞƉƟŽŶ͕ ϱϬ͕ϬϬϬ> ǁĂƚĞƌ ƐƚŽƌĂŐĞ ŝŶ ƚǁŽ ƚĂŶŬƐ AGENTS COMMENTS: ͞dĂƌĐŽŽůĂ͟ ŝƐ Ă ǁĞůů ŵĂŝŶƚĂŝŶĞĚ ƐŵĂůů ŚŽůĚŝŶŐ ůĞƐƐ ƚŚĂŶ ϮϬ ŵŝŶƵƚĞƐ͛ ĚƌŝǀĞ ĨƌŽŵ ŽŵďĂůĂ ǁŝƚŚ ƉůĞŶƚLJ ŽĨ ƌŽŽŵ ĨŽƌ ůŝǀĞƐƚŽĐŬ͕ ĨŽƌ ƐŽŵĞ ĞdžƚƌĂ ŝŶĐŽŵĞ͕ ďŽĂƐƟŶŐ Ă ƐĞĐƵƌĞ ǁĂƚĞƌ ƐƵƉƉůLJ͕ ĐŽŵĨŽƌƚĂďůĞ ŚŽƵƐĞ͕ ƉůĞŶƚLJ ŽĨ ƐŚĞĚ ƐƉĂĐĞ ŝŶ Ă ƉŝĐƚƵƌĞƐƋƵĞ Contact: Aaron Mackay ůŽĐĂƟŽŶ ĂďŽƵƚ ĞƋƵĂů ĚŝƐƚĂŶĐĞ ƚŽ ĐŽĂƐƚ ĂŶĚ ŵŽƵŶƚĂŝŶƐ͘ >ŝƩůĞ ƚŚĂƚ ŵƵƐƚ ďĞ ĚŽŶĞ ǁŝƚŚ ƉůĞŶƚLJ ŽĨ ƌŽŽŵ ƚŽ ĂĚĚ LJŽƵƌ ŽǁŶ ƉĞƌƐŽŶĂů ƚŽƵĐŚ͘ P: 02 6456 6783 W: kirshnermackay.com.au ŽŶ͛ƚ ŵŝƐƐ ŽƵƚ ŽŶ ĂŶ ĞdžĐĞůůĞŶƚ ŽƉƉŽƌƚƵŶŝƚLJ ƚŽ ĂĐƋƵŝƌĞ ƚŚŝƐ ǀĞƌLJ ƟĚLJ ĨĂƌŵůĞƚ ĂŶĚ ĞŶũŽLJ ƚŚĞ ůŝĨĞƐƚLJůĞ LJŽƵ ĚĞƐĞƌǀĞ͊ Online ƵĐƟŽŶ͗ Tuesday 1st October 2024 Commencing 6:30pm Venue: KŶůŝŶĞ ƵĐƟŽŶ tĞďƐŝƚĞ Realtair Inspect: By Appointment with Exclusive Agent Only.

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Don’t miss your chance to secure a property in a great location. Going to online auction Tuesday 1st October 2024, commencing at 6:30pm via the Realtair Website. To find out more or book your private inspection, contact the KMPL sales team on 02 6456 6783.

19 Baker Street,

227 Craigie Road, Craigie NSW 2632 ͻ ͻ ͻ ͻ ͻ

Situated in the historic town of Adaminaby, you will be close to some of the best fishing the Snowy’s has to offer as well as Selwyn Ski Resort and other outdoor ventures. The property has all amenities to live in as is or offers ample room for improvement to renovate and make the property your own or perhaps increase any potential rental return.

898m2 (Approx.) ͻ

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Snowy Monaro Property Guide, Wednesday, September 18, 2024 - Page 23 Snowy Monaro

Perfect starter grazing or add on block in a central location Address: Stopse’s Paddock 749 Caddigat Road, Dry Plain NSW 2630

STOPSE’S Paddock is centrally located along Caddigat Road about 30 minutes drive to Cooma, less than 20 minutes to Adaminaby, 30 minutes to Berridale and 50 minutes or so to Jindabyne.

The property is fenced into two paddocks with some give and take fencing. Stopse’s Paddock features a reliable water supply with the entire eastern boundary being bound

by Back Creek, plus five dams, numerous springs and a bore (unequipped).

Desirable eastern fall country, comprising of predominantly shale derived soils with pockets of granite

as well as some quartz present.

Pastures are mostly native with some clover present, 95 percent estimated grazable, historically carrying 40 cows or sheep equivalent.

With no infrastructure on the property, the sale of Stopse’s Paddock presents a unique opportunity to acquire your own blank canvas and make it your own. The perfect starter grazing block or add on to an existing holding.

Don’t miss your chance to secure this property. Going to online auction Tuesday October 8, 2024, commencing at 6.30pm via the Realtair website.

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

Tired of renting?

Address: 55 Chusan Street, Bomabala Asking: $360,000

ON a good-sized block (2022m2) and with lovely views over town, this is a great little first home with plenty of room for growth!

The home features elevated living areas with natural gas heating, that make the most of the views over Bombala, a modest kitchen with plenty of space for a breakfast table, two bedrooms and one bathroom internally as well as one bedroom, with kitchenette/living area and

ensuite accessed externally from the back patio. The back patio is covered and is a lovely space for sitting and enjoying the afternoon sun.

Fantastic shed with two roller doors and workshop area in the main shed and detached single car garage.

The house yard is currently fenced behind the sheds creating a vacant block at the rear of the property with access from Warne Street, allowing for possible subdivision if desired at a later time.

If you are looking to enter the market with a bang, then this property is a must to inspect.

FOR SALE

Lot 89, 77, 6 Tombong Road, Tombong

Asking: $230,000

Into views?

“Stopse’s Paddock”

Escape the rest of the world and enjoy the beauty of nature.

• 106.23ha/262.003ac predominantly covered with native timber • 360 degree views over the local region from some of the peaks • Approx. 2km frontage to the Tombong Creek Access is via Right of Carriageway from Tombong Road and will require a 4WD, but the serenity is worth it!

749 Caddigat Road, Dry Plain NSW 2630 216.77 Ha or 535.66 Acres (Approx.) ͻ

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FOR SALE

Lot 337 Bucky Springs, Bombala

Asking: $499,000

Rare smaller RU1 zoning WITH building entitlement!

This is one of the last remaining blocks under the minimal lot size that has a dwelling entitlement, so if you are thinking you would like to build a small acreage lifestyle or hobby farm, this block is your answer.

• 26.84ha/66.322ac of RU1 zoned land minutes to Bombala with a building entitlement • The block fronts a sealed council-maintained road, has mains power nearby and a lovely rural aspect • Water is in good supply with 3 dams and fences are in new condition. Inclusions negotiable for the right price - portable steel cattle yards available if desired.

Rolling rural estate or cute cottage lifestyle, this block is a perfect place to start.

Bombala

Christine McIntosh

Frances Lomas

Real Estate Sales

Property Management

M 0427 584 004

M 0436 419 594

E christine.mcintosh@nh.com.au

E frances.lomas@nutrien.com.au

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

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GRASSROOTS

Merino trade lamb prices remain stable Wagga gg Wagga gg sale l yyards d 67,000 ,

By MEAT AND LIVESTOCK AUSTRALIA

LAST week’s Wagga Wagga sheep sale saw another significant yarding of 20,000 new season lambs, an increase of 2,000 compared to the previous sale.

Southern buyers remained the most active participants, although there was a noticeable price correction of $12 to $15 per head.

While competition was strong, there was a clear price threshold where buyers ceased bidding.

Young trader lambs weighing between 19-24kg sold for prices ranging from $148 to $209, averaging 818c/kg cwt.

For lambs in the 24-26kg category, prices fell between $199 and $222. There was considerable fluctuation in prices for heavier export lambs weighing 27-30kg cwt, with buyers entering and exiting the sale.

Prices for these heavier lambs dropped by $17, selling between $211 and $255.

Stronger demand for cattle exports Wagga Wagga cattle sale yyards 3,800 ,

By MEAT AND LIVESTOCK AUSTRALIA

LIVESTOCK: Another significant yarding at the Wagga Wagga sheep sale last week saw an increase of 2,000 new season lambs. PHOTO: Jane Worner

New season lambs returning to the paddock were priced from $124 to $180. Old trade lambs fetched between $140 and $195.

Heavy export lamb prices decreased by $16 to $30, selling for $215 to $270 and averaging 807c/kg cwt.

Meanwhile, Merino trade lamb prices remained stable, ranging from $144 to $195. It was fair to excellent quality offering with good numbers of heavy sheep offered.

Not all buyers were operating and some companies were quite selective.

Restockers were also in the mix stepping into buy younger ewes. The market averaged around 300c/kg carcass weight for most classes of mutton.

Heavy sheep sold from $77 to $128/head.

Trade sheep fetched $54 to $86 to average 297c/kg carcass weight. Ewes back to the paddock sold from $58 to $92/head.

NUMBERS lifted as dry weather across parts of the supply area have created challenges for some vendors, particularly as water-related issues have emerged.

Overall, the quality of trade cattle remained mixed, with limited availability for those in the 400-500kg weight range.

The feeder steer market was the highlight of the sale, though competition and demand were noticeably weaker.

While prices saw a slight uptick towards the end of the sale, very few steers fetched prices above 400c/kg.

There was plenty of light weight steers, heifers, and claves as producers offload due to a shortage of water.

Trade cattle suitable for domestic processors were scarce, and demand was inconsistent, with most processors focusing their efforts on heifers.

Trade steers and heifers sold within a range of 318c to 376c/kg. Feeder steers experienced a decline of 15c to 35c, with medium-weight steers particularly affected by this downward trend.

Medium-weight feeder steers traded between 345c and 417c/kg, while lighter weights reached up to 400c/ kg. Medium-weight feeder heifers also saw a drop of 12c, selling for 305c to 357c/ kg.

In contrast, the export market experienced stronger demand, with two major export companies competing for the best-finished pens.

Heavy steers and bullocks lifted eight cents to 15c, selling at 322c to 393c/kg.

The cow market showed signs of recovery as two additional processors re-entered the market after a brief absence.

Prices for heavy cows strengthened throughout the sale, gaining 11c to average 333c/kg. Leaner cows were in high demand, selling between 280c and 328c/kg.

Big heavy bulls sold from 280c to 320c/kg.

Thousands attend historic rally to protest export ban this: There are alternative voices and they are setting the agenda. There are alternative voices united against us, and we don’t think they are the ones who should be setting the policy because we are the interface between the environment and the consumers.

The reality is we stand between prosperity and the starvation of this nation.

Bad ideas that are created from activist ideology and aren’t founded by farmers and fact will always be bad.

And those activist voices are loud and they are very well resourced, they have deep pockets.

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We know they are coming up for a job interview next year.

That job interview we all have a part to play, we must hold them accountable to what we need, but not only that, but what the nation needs. To do that we need to talk to the general public, we need them to know without us

the country is stuffed.

So, there is a very simple thing we have to say: No farmers, no food.

It’s a simple message, we have to make sure our voices are heard but more so we have to be smart and we have to put our policy first, and the only that can happen is when we are consulted.

For us to have Advance Australia Fair, for us to be united, for us to be team agriculture, we must be strong, we must put our case first.

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Tony Mahar - your CEO, our leader in the Canberra ‘embassy of farmers’ - and I met with Anthony Albanese and we made it very clear we

do not agree with the decision to ban the live export of sheep.

We made it very clear we would not roll over on this issue, that we support it. We understand they have different opinions, but they are not our opinions.

We also made it very clear that any policy they develop, and when I say they, I mean those people in the house behind us (Parliament House) need to have their key stakeholder at the table. And do you know who that is? Us. We need to be at the table.

That is where we are going to get outcomes from because, like our national anthem says, Advance Australia Fair is exactly what we want. We want to progress this nation but we want a fair go.

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FLOWS: Learn more about environmental water releases in the Snowy River and upper Murrumbidgee River at two local information sessions.

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Sessions to help information flow

THE NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEW) is holding two community meetings in the region to provide information on their program of environmental water releases into the Snowy and upper Murrumbidgee Rivers.

These meetings are aimed at expanding community understanding of environmental flows in the region, which were first introduced in 2002.

Mimicking the natural flow of the river, these releases significantly improve the physical condition of the in-stream habitat by scouring and transporting fine sediments which supports the restoration of waterways impacted by the Snowy Scheme.

There will be a meeting at Dalgety on Thursday September 19 at the Dalgety Showground Pavilion from 5pm – 6.30pm and in Bredbo on Friday September

20 at the Bredbo Community Hall, from 12pm – 1.30pm.

These informative sessions will cover the Snowy and Montane River Increased Flows programs, including presentations from the project team about: 1. What are the Snowy River Increased Flows (SRIF) and Snowy Montane Rivers Increased Flows (SMRIF) programs; 2. Who is responsible for managing and implementing the programs; 3. What are the benefits of environmental flow releases; and 4. What are the processes for ensuring safety of environmental releases.

There will be opportunity for questions and local insights.

“We’ve heard the community’s calls for more engagement on these programs and that’s why we’re running face-to face sessions locally to help build a better understanding of environmental water releases,”

NSW DCCEEW, director asset management and performance, Aurelio Lindaya, said.

“These sessions give residents an opportunity to hear directly from our team and ask questions, so if you’re a local or someone curious to know more, we’d love to see you there.

“In this water year alone, a combined total of nearly 233,000 megalitres of environmental water will be released to the Snowy River and Upper Murrumbidgee River and these flows play a pivotal role in the health of our ecosystems.

“We plan on holding these meetings annually in various locations to ensure the community is equipped with the latest information and insights.”

To register for this event visit the DCCEW website where there is a page and details for these community information sessions for Snowy environmental flows or go to the Upper Snowy Landcare website.

‘Game-changer’ proposal for landholders fighting fires THE NSW Government’s What We Heard report has now been released as part of a comprehensive statewide review exploring whether regulatory changes should be made to allow individual property owners to take small volumes of water from local rivers and bores to prepare for and fight bushfires.

Currently, rural fire brigades and their workers are permitted to draw from a water source to extinguish or control a fire without a licence, but landowners themselves are only allowed if there is an emergency and they have received a lawful direction from an authorised officer.

The NSW Government is proposing to create an exemption within the existing legislation which would allow water to be taken and used by landholders for firefighting purposes without needing to hold a water access licence or various approvals.

No decisions have been made yet.

However, if approved, the exemption would be subject to strict conditions.

“Bushfires are an inevitability in our country, and we know that danger will only increase. It’s up to all of us to ensure we’re as ready as possible by getting on the front foot with bushfire preparedness, including

improving access to water for landholders,” NSW DCCEEW executive director strategy and policy – water, Kaia Hodge, said.

“This policy change we’ve put on the table could be a game-changer for many farmers and rural property owners if they’re ever in the unfortunate situation where a bushfire is threatening their property and nearby water sources could be used to better defend it.

“Responsible water management is at the heart of our approach. That’s why we’ve been listening carefully during this consultation period to see if there are changes to the policy settings that could and should be made.”

Meetings with key water stakeholders took place in late 2023 and broader public consultation ran over an eight-week period earlier this year. It included a public webinar, an opportunity to lodge submissions and a chance to meet with the project team.

Nearly 5,000 recipients received an e-newsletter on the topic, 800 people directly engaged with the Department to learn about the project and 100 people participated in the public webinar.

The NSW Government will continue to keep stakeholders and the wider community updated every step of the way.

African Lovegrass information session SOUTH East Local Land Services will hold a comprehensive information session on September 28 on the latest research and management strategies for African Lovegrass.

The free information session for land managers will be held at the Numeralla Hall from 8.30am to 4pm.

The event includes: Weed control tools: Learn about the latest tools and strategies to manage weed populations effectively; Interactive sessions: Gain practical skills in weed identification and design a range of landscape management techniques; Listen and Learn: From those involved in the latest research and gain valuable insights from local land managers from across a range of weed impacted landscape types.

Registration is essential by September 25.

Contact African Lovegrass co-ordinator Jane Tracy on 0429 116 830 or jane.tracy @lls. nsw.gov.au Gang gang cockatoo recovery project BIRDLIFE Australia will be hosting an online catch up to celebrate the conservation efforts of Gang gang cockatoos.

Birdlife Australia’s Urban Birds Program manager, Dr Holly Parsons, will share the recovery project’s successes along with the work of partnered groups, such as Upper Snowy Landcare.

This will be an online event via Microsoft Team at 7pm-8pm, Tuesday September 24.

Please also feel free to forward your own stories, photos or videos of Gang gang

recovery to isis.stpierre@ birdlife.org.au to be shared and celebrated at the event.

Get excited for citizen science activity THE Great Southern Bioblitz is an event across the Southern Hemisphere which calls all citizen scientists (so anyone with an interest in the world around them and a way of recording it) to join in documenting as many species as possible between the dates of September 20 - 23.

Landcare networks and its partners are putting together a series of events across these days to document living things across our region.

Day-time bioblitzes are being held at Berridale on September 21 from 9am to midday - meet at Gegedzerick Cemetery; East Jindabyne on September 21 from 1pm to 4pm - meet at the water tank at the top of Heysen Drive; and Cooma on Sunday September 22 from 9.30am to midday meet at Minawa Street gate, North Ridge Reserve.

Moth nights will be held at Berridale on Friday September 20 from 6 to 7.30pm - meet at Gegedzerick Cemetery; Jindabyne Claypits on Saturday September 21 from 6pm to 7.30pm - meet near the open air stage; and Binjura on Sunday September 22 from 6pm to 7.30pm - Murrumbidgee Reserve, Mittagang Rd, Binjura.

For the Berridale and Jindabyne bioblitzes rsvp to: contact@uppersnowylandcare.org.au and in Cooma rsvp to: coomalandcare@gmail. com Bring your smart phone or tablet with the iNaturalist app installed (help available on the day) or your camera to take photos and upload at home.

For any questions email: gsbsnowymonaro@gmail.com

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Notice of 1080 Aerial Baiting The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting aerial baiting programs using meat baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs.

The program will be CONDUCTED between Monday 23 September 2024 and Friday 27 September 2024.

Baiting programs will be conducted in the Dalgety/Paupong, Corrowong/Tombong/Merriangaah and Adaminaby/Yaouk Wild Dog Plan Areas. This includes the following sections of Kosciuszko National Park: The Yaouk/Adaminaby area from Lone Pine Trail to Lake Eucumbene and Denison; Ingebyra; the Snowy River; Byadbo Wilderness Area and Corrowong. Baiting programs will also be undertaken in Scabby Range, Yaouk, Merriangaah and Quidong Nature Reserves.

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Please be reminded that domestic pets are not permitted on NPWS Estate. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

For further information please contact the NPWS Jindabyne Office (02) 6450 5555.

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Pesticide Use Notice Forestry Corporation of NSW Bombala & Eden Management Areas Forestry Corporation of NSW advises that the following pesticide use is proposed for the control of noxious and woody weeds in State Forests.

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Areas undergoing treatment will be clearly signposted and all directions regarding entry should be followed. The active constituents to be used include hexazinone, picloram, triclopyr, metsulfuron methyl, clopyralid and flupropanate.

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Personal Notices DEATH NOTICES ADAMS, Joy Evelyn.

Passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 8, 2024 at Southern Cross Care, Garren.

Formerly of Albert Street, Cooma.

Aged 82 years.

Dearly loved mother of Julie, Grahame, Darryl and Johnny.

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KOVACEVIC, Hedwig “Heidi”.

Passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 9, 2024 at Yallambee Lodge, Cooma.

Aged 91 years.

Dearly loved mother of Gabriele, Peter, Walter, Liane, Brigitte and Monika. Grandmother, great-grandmother and mother-in-law.

The relatives and friends of the late Heidi Kovacevic are invited to attend her funeral service to be held in the St Patrick's Catholic Church, Cooma on Saturday, September 21, 2024 commencing at 11am.

At the conclusion of the service, the cortege will proceed to Cooma Mittagang Cemetery, Cooma.

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RYAN, Lorraine May. Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at St Vincents Hospital Darlinghurst.

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Daughter of Augustine and Willa Byrne (dec).

Sister to Adella (dec), Deanna (Sue), Joseph (dec), Gwenda (dec) and Lynette.

The relatives and friends of the late Lorraine May Ryan are invited to attend her funeral service to be held in the St Patrick’s Catholic Church, Cooma on Friday, September 20, 2024 commencing at 11am.

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TURNER, Maxwell Henry.

WALLACE, Gilbert Hugh Murray.

Passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 8, 2024 at Cooma Hospital.

Formerly of Yareen Rd, Cooma.

Aged 85 years.

Dearly loved husband of Wilma, Father of Maxine (dec), Melissa and Christina.

Brother to Marlene (Judy) and Brian. Brother-in-law to Filipa and Morag.

Uncle to Donna, Sean, Stephen, Helen (dec) and Alan and their families.

The relatives and friends of the late Maxwell Henry Turner are invited to attend his funeral service to be held in the Trinity Lutheran Church, Cooma, TODAY, Wednesday September 18, 2024 commencing at 2.30pm.

At the conclusion of the service, the cortege will proceed to Cooma Lawn Cemetery.

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2MNO radio back on air

By KAREN FORMAN

MONARO Community Radio (2MNO) listeners will be hopeful issues plaguing the station’s broadcasting reach are over following a difficult few weeks for the not-for-profit organisation.

Broadcaster Phil Daley said problems started on August 23 with reports the Bombala translator was off the air. An investigation revealed vandals might have damaged the antennae cable.

“Due to commitments from our repairers the fault was not rectified until Tuesday September 3,” Mr Daley said.

“No sooner had Bombala come online, the district experienced very strong winds which caused power supply issues in the Kybeyan area which is where our main transmitter is located.

“The fault was rectified that same day but it meant that the main transmitter was out of action for most of the day.”

The station was back on air for a couple of days with all translators that receive the signal from Mount Emerald performing well,

but then the NBN link between Cooma and Nimmitabel dropped out due to an issue reported as a damaged dish on the Crackenback NBN tower.

“The Cooma signal on FM 90.5 performed without interruption for that whole time as that signal is broadcast directly from the station’s Cooma studio,” Mr Daley said.

“Similarly the live feed over the rest of the internet (not including Nimmitabel) and the feed to the Community Radio app performed normally.

“It is understood that during the time our main transmitter did not receive the signal, the rest of the Nimmitabel township was without internet services.

The internet connection was finally restored on September 10.”

To explain how the radio station broadcasts, Mr Daley said the Cooma studio is the key locality from which all the broadcasts are made either by wireless or via the internet, including streaming.

The Cooma transmission on FM 90.5 feed directly to radios within the township. Cooma and

Nimmitabel studios are linked via the internet.

Once the signal is received at the Nimmitabel studio it is sent via a radio link to Mt Emerald where the main transmitter is housed and that FM 93.3 signal is sent over the entire broadcast area.

Due to the terrain and the low power, the station’s licence permits it to pick up the FM 93.3 signal at Bombala and Jindabyne and is rebroadcast through translators which convert the signal to the Jindabyne frequency – FM 93.9 and the Bombala frequency on FM 103.7.

Generally the system operated faultlessly but Mr Daley said the reliance on the NBN does cause the occasional problem for the Mt Emerald transmitter and the two translators that feed from it. The Cooma ON AIR: Community radio station, Monaro FM, has experienced technical issues of late. All is back PHOTO: Supplied frequency is generally to normal following a frustrating few weeks for the community group. trouble free.

Mr Daley thanked the considerable hours travelOn a brighter note, Mr outside broadcasts when ‘tireless’ work of volunteer ling from Cooma to and Daley said Monaro FM mains power is unavailtechnical officer David from Bombala, to and had been successful in able.

Miller, in assessing faults from Mt Emerald and con- receiving a grant from the “The station is very and checking to determine stantly checking the status Boco Rock Community grateful for the support how the issues could be of our network.

Fund to allow the station received from the Boco fixed.

“David did a wonderful to purchase a generator Rock Community Fund,” “David travelled many job in very trying circum- which will enable broad- Mr Daley said. miles and volunteered stances.” casting to be done with

Help clean-up Cooma Creek

By MELINDA CAIRNS HACK

THE Great Spring Clean up is happening throughout September.

For those who would like to join the combined Snowy Monaro Regional Council clean up at Cooma

Creek tomorrow (September 19), all you have to do is turn up.

Tomorrow’s Councilorganised clean up is in partnership with Cooma Landcare and Water Watch Cooma region.

It is scheduled to take place

from 3.30pm to 5.30pm along Cooma Creek, meeting at Norris Park, across the road from the pool.

Those involved will need to sign in, then they can collect some rubbish and enjoy a free sausage sizzle.

All clean up gear will

be provided, including gloves, bags, and grabbers.

Council asks that participants bring their own water and a hat.

For more information you can join the event listing on Facebook or check out Council’s website

events page.

Residents can check the Cleanup Australia website for clean-ups happening in their area, or they can register their own event.

Council reminds those community members or groups who are

undertaking their own clean ups on public lands in the Snowy Monaro that waste disposal fees and charges will be waived at Council landfills and transfer stations for registered events throughout September.

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Denis embraces first solo flight

By DENIS BUZZI

IT ALL started as a sevenyear-old kid, after I had recurring dreams of just jumping and being able to soar the sky like an eagle.

That’s when my passion for flying began at first playing air combat video games, watching aviation related videos and then I started getting serious about flying when I bought a home flight simulator with a full set of controls, virtual reality headset and I even got gifted a pilot training kit from a passionate aviation enthusiast.

My girlfriend, seeing my passion for flying, surprised me with a trial introductory flight while holidaying on the Gold Coast. I was very excited and a bit nervous but everything disappeared during the takeoff roll and I just felt at home.

The instructor let me take the controls with a small climb and a soft turn while climbing to cruise altitude, enjoying the spectacular view. From this day something in me clicked and aviation became more like a lifestyle so my girlfriend told me, ‘instead of playing on the computer do it for real’.

After a year of hesitation, I decided to approach Alpine Aviation in Jindabyne to start my pilot journey. There I met Martin and Kirk, two very experienced instructors, each with different flying backgrounds and teaching

approaches and both passionate to teach safe flying techniques, share their experience and tips, be strict at the right moment being respectful and at the same time let the student learn from his mistakes to progress.

I am glad I had the opportunity to fly with both during training as I learnt something new every day and learnt different techniques. After lots of study and hard work towards gaining knowledge and experience for my recreational pilot certificate, I earned the privilege to fly solo. It is a feeling you will never forget.

So many nerves, emotions, anxiety and thrills are running through but at the same time I was feeling confident, relaxed and at home. It is the most exciting feeling, to trust in your training and prove that you are a safe and capable pilot.

My first solo was one circuit lap in the pattern at Jindabyne aerodrome.

I started the lesson flying three laps in the pattern with my instructor ensuring that today will be the day and I will be safe in executing a solo flight.

After we completed our third landing Kirk asked “How you feel about going solo?”

I took a second talking to myself, this is for real now. I was a bit nervous, but I knew I could do it. I replied “Yes, I’m ready.”

So he said to backtrack

FLYING HIGH: Denis Buzzi (left) is congratulated by instructor Kirk Amos after his first solo flight.

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and stop on the side of the strip for him to jump out.

While rolling on the ground I briefly looked at my girlfriend watching me nervously from the apron, and I re-evaluated myself.

Am I really ready? Is this a good idea? I know that every flight could have

its risks. Every flight can present unique challenges and surprises, but the past months of learning had prepared me for this.

Leaving my doubts aside, I glanced at the sky and repeated to myself that’s where I belong, I’m ready.

I came to a stop and Kirk

said good luck and on his way out, he added this is going to take off like a rocket without me.

He was gone. My instructor and source of help in a crisis was missing, replaced by an empty chair.

From there every decision was mine. Every move the plane would make was mine to dictate, for success or disaster. I was the pilot in command.

I was a bit nervous but I wasn’t going to turn back.

I started backtracking the runway. I paused for the run-up and did all checks twice. Everything is working under control.

I heard on the radio, traffic was approaching the aerodrome but I wasn’t worried, I knew where it was, I was safe.

The instructor called the traffic on radio to inform I was going out on the first solo and was well received giving me plenty of free airspace. Finally, I lined up on to the runway. I took a deep breath and stared at the wind sock. It was the moment all my training had prepared me for. I released the brakes and slowly pushed the throttle to full.

The airspeed was alive, the engine was running great and in no time I left the ground behind. I was surprised. The J170 climbs like a rocket without a passenger.

I did a climbing turn to downwind leg pressing the mic switch confidently, I

made my radio call and leveled out precisely at pattern altitude. I smiled to myself, taking a moment to enjoy the view. Lake Jindabyne, stood to my left, the cars dotted the highway under me. The world on the ground was bustling with life, but I was soaring high above it all, alone in the sky.

I turned my focus back to the flight and ran through the downwind checks.

I still had plenty of time, surprisingly relaxed like if flying was second nature.

That is how the runway should look like when I made the turn to final pushing the carb heat off.

I did my best to hold that picture. The runway filled the windshield, I floated a bit into the air again but shortly after my wheels touched the ground firmly.

“Well done and congratulations” was heard over the radio also from the incoming traffic holding over the lake waiting for me to land.

I was a bit disappointed with myself for the firm landing as everything else was perfectly smooth but nonetheless my first solo has ended with success.

I taxied back to the hangar, switched off the engine and got out with joy, shaking hands and photographing the accomplishment with the family that guided me till this unique experience.

What a wonderful day it was.

Jack reaches for the skies

By JACK LYSTER

RECENTLY, I had the incredible experience of completing my first solo flight, a milestone that every aspiring pilot looks forward to with excitement and nerves.

I am a Year 10 student at the Snowy Mountains Grammar School where I am enrolled in the SMGS Aviation Program.

I started my flying earlier this year, at the age of 15, with Alpine Aviation Australia, operating out of the Jindabyne Airfield and it’s been an awesome experience.

I am very grateful to Kirk Amos, my flying instructor, and Martin Hughes, the chief flying instructor, for assisting me in achieving this key point in my training and I look forward to further progressing and obtaining my pilot certificate.

There’s a unique thrill in being in the pilot’s seat, especially when you’re alone. I dream of flying commercial aircraft one day.

This step has not only been important in my journey toward that goal but has also reinforced my belief in myself, strengthening my commitment to reach for the skies, both literally and figuratively.

PROUD: Snowy Mountains Grammar School student Jack Lyster is all smiles after his first solo flight with Alpine Aviation Australia.

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Record Interschools celebrated THE 2024 Australian Interschools Snowsport Championships concluded successfully at Perisher after a season that saw 40-days of competition across four resorts.

More than 1,700 athletes from 352 primary and secondary schools competed for national titles in alpine, snowboard cross, ski cross, slopestyle, snowboard GS, cross Country, Moguls, and Multiclass events.

These championships were the culmination of 21,264 event entries from the regional, state and national championships held at Perisher, Thredbo, Mt Buller, and Falls Creek throughout July, August and September.

Wenona (female), Scotch College Junior School (male), and Snowy Mountains Grammar School (co-ed) took home the overall national primary school championship titles.

In the senior division, The Scots College won the secondary school male overall champion, Wenona claimed the secondary female overall champion, and SMGS was named the co-ed champion.

Chair of the National Interschools Development committee, Steve Cooper,

said it has been fantastic that we were able to hold the Australian Interschools Snowsport Championships this year.

“After a challenging season, we are delighted that our resorts and our events team were able to deliver the Championships this year, and that Perisher was able to ensure that our Australian Interschools Snowsport Championships were able to go ahead,” Cooper said.

“Total numbers increased by 13 percent which is close to our peak 2019 Australian Championships. It was evident this week that athletes across all divisions see Interschools as a crucial stop on their snowsports journey, and were grateful and excited that we were able to hold all competitions.”

Cooper thanked the resorts, the sponsors, the Interschools committee and our many volunteers who make these events happen.

“Through the support of our partners, sponsors, schools and community, our Championships series allows our Snowsports community to connect and celebrate our sport and industry,” Cooper said.

DONE AND DUSTED: Interschools competition has wrapped-up for another year with more Visit www.interschools.com.au to view than 1,700 athletes taking part. PHOTO: Snow Australia the results.

Students excel at Interschools THE 2024 Australian Interschools Snowsports Championships concluded last week at Perisher, where Jindabyne High School students showcased remarkable performances across various events.

Jindabyne High School proudly secured second place among 30 co-educational schools nationwide, making JHS the top-ranking public school in the country at the championships.

Snowsports Coordinator Mr Livissianos expressed his pride in the team.

“Jindabyne High School students did so well. I am so proud of them all.

It’s been a massive week, with lots of wind, retreating snow, and encroaching nature,” he said.

“But through all that, they put in an amazing effort and achieved some incredible results.”

A school spokesperson said through

SUCCESS: Students Elis Graf, Francs Whittington, and Natasha Barton all smiles after competition.

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the three levels of competition, from regional to national, the students’ commitment has been evident throughout.

“This event wouldn’t have been possible without the incredible Snowsports Coordinator, Mr Livissianos,

Students Mason Marks, Hudson Hughes, Avya Hudson, Scarlett Brinkley and Ocea D’Helin worked well together.

and dedicated staff, including Ms Green,” the spokesperson said.

“We also extend a heartfelt thank you to the parents who volunteered as team managers and course officials throughout the competition, ensuring everything ran smoothly.

“Congratulations to all the students for their incredible effort through all three levels of the competition. Your sportsmanship, determination, and teamwork have made us all proud.”

To view the full results and photo gallery of the event, visit the JHS website.

JPS achieves outstanding results

By Mrs Grisbrook JPS

AS WE come to the conclusion of the 2024 Australian Interschools Snowsport Championships, with the final events wrapping up last week at the Nationals, I want to take a moment to express how incredibly proud we are of all our competitors and their families.

We are thrilled to announce that JPS secured third place overall in the Co-Ed Primary Schools competition, coming behind two private schools and proudly standing as the top public school in Australia. Your dedication and sportsmanship have truly shone through, making this competition a tremendous success.

It’s truly inspiring to witness how our students not only support each other but also cheer on athletes from the wider community, many of whom they’ve only met through these championships. The spirit of camaraderie and encouragement shown by everyone has been remarkable, and I am so impressed and inspired by the way our JPS family has represented themselves and our school throughout the events.

Congratulations to all, and thank you for making this such a memorable experience.

To view photos and results, visit the JPS PODIUM: Jindabyne Primary School finish third in the national titles. website for more details.

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Jindabyne Primary School students were great ambassadors for their school and community during Interschools.

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Dixon wins Freebody shield

By COOLAMATONG GOLF CLUB

WINNERS: The Cooma Colts under 12 side are crowned premiers following a terrific grand final performance.

PHOTO: Cooma Colts

Colts 12s bolt to premiership

THE Cooma Colts under 12s side is celebrating a premiership victory following a dominant showing in their grand final on Saturday.

A terrific season was finished in style as the Colts defeated Gungahlin 30-4.

The Colts started the match in fine form with

two first half tries to Byron Sizmur. Hunter Fitzgerald was on song with the boot, and nailed a conversion. The Colts headed into the half-time break leading 10-4.

Spirits were high heading into the second half. The large Colts fan base was excited as the side kicked-off, just one

half of footy away from a premiership.

Sizmur’s day-out continued with two more tries, finishing the grand final with four. Chase Smith and CJ Byrne each scored a try and with conversions by Mary Cox and Will Haylock, the side raced to 30-points.

All players were strong

in defence as the Colts secured the premiership. Sizmur’s effort were rewarded with the player of the grand final honour.

Players and supporters thanked coach Damien Smith and trainers Richard Inskip, Cooper Inskip and Chris Fitzgerald. Their passion, experience and

dedication well and truly paid off.

The grand final team was: CJ Byrne, Boston Varcoe, Jax Potter, Rylan Coster, Will Lucas, Chase Smith, Oscar Inskip, Byran Kidman, Mary Cox, Byron Sizmur, Hunter Fitzgerald, Eli Whitefield, William Haylock and Kayden McKay.

Thousands raised for junior golfers

By COOMA GOLF CLUB

THE M & T Motors Junior Golf fundraiser went off with a bang on Saturday with a record field at the Cooma Golf Club raising about $7,000 to support junior golf and replacement of the greenskeeper shed.

The winners in the handicap division were Sean Smith and Fletch Jones with 62 nett, who SPONSORS: Stuart and Michelle Dean of M&T Motors finish are the inaugural winners third in the Cooma Junior Golf fundraiser, which they are of the Max Turner the major sponsor of.

PHOTOS: Cooma Golf Club Memorial Trophy. Max was a life member and were Christian Stockl day, and we’d also like stalwart of the golf club and Darren Hedger with to say a big thank you to for many, many years 61.75 nett. The Junior/ all of our sponsors for and had a keen interest Intermediate prize went their incredible support,” in supporting junior to Cameron Filtness and Cooma Golf Club secregolf development. Max Hunter Caldwell with 62.5 tary, Angela Andrews, passed away last week nett. said. and this perpetual trophy Nearest the pin on “Thanks to Jack will honour his memory hole four went to Dave Atkinson Surveyfor years to come.

Goggin, the ninth to Dom ing, South East Tile & The runners-up in the Kieler and on 11 to Ewan Bathroom Centre, Status handicap division were Murdoch from Coolama- Golf, Jmac Constructions, Dave Goggin and Marty tong Snowy Mountains Great Southern Climate Gelling with 62.25 nett Country Club.

Control, McGrath Snowy and third place went to In the long drives, Mountains, Think Pink Michelle and Stuart Dean Charlie Filtness won A Plumbing & Gas, Ben from major sponsor M&T Grade, Jonah Perea won Neilson Greens & Coring Sean Smith and Fletch Jones cele Motors with 62.75 nett.

B Grade, Michelle Dean and Cooma Mitre 10. brate their win in the junior golf fundraiser.

In the non-handicap won the Ladies and Matt “A massive thanks also division James Strange Weber won the non- to all the volunteers who and Rinsie Jamieson handicap. helped with the catering, were the winners with “We thank Marcus the bar and the drinks Dominic Kieler receives his nearest the pin on the ninth 60.5 nett. The runners- Caldwell for all his efforts cart out on the course.” hole from fundraiser organiser Marcus Caldwell. up in the non-handicap organising such a huge

BLUSTERY cold conditions scared some golfers away on Sunday, but for those who braved the chill and wind, several had good scores competing for the annual Freebody Shield.

The Freebody Shield was first played in the early 1980s and is the oldest trophy played for at Coolamatong.

Cody Dixon will have his name added to the shield after shooting a fine score of 71, winning on a countback from Gregg Quinn and Glen Staker, both also playing to their handicap with 71 nett scores.

It was a tale of two nines for Dixon, scoring 12-over on the front nine and a great two over on the back nine from his 14-handicap.

He was not at the presentation but will find a nice first prize envelope courtesy of Ned Freebody. In the ball rundown, Ross Thompson had 73 and Dan Wilson 74.

Near pins on the day were Ben Hearn on the third, Gregg Quinn on 15 and Cody Dixon on 17.

The White family both graced the top step of the podium last Wednesday with Michelle White scoring a great 40 points to win the ladies event over Sunhee Kim with 39 points.

In the men, Roger White returned after a brief winter spell to capture the men’s day with 38 points from Roy Gabrielle on 37.

In A grade, Stephen Jermyn had 35 along with Mick Thoms also on 35.

In B grade, Roger White had 38, Rainer Beissner 36 and a trio of 35 point scores to Dan Wilson, Terry Stevenson and Bruce Hart.

In C grade Roy Gabriele had 37, Kevin Cramer 35 and Bill Quin with 34.

Near pins for men were Christian Wood on three, Wayne Tuckwell on 15 and Dan Wilson on 17.

The ladies near pins were Sunhee Kim on three, Michelle White had two on eight and 15, which she birdied, and Carolyn Major on 17.

Members are reminded the club AGM will be held after Sunday golf at the clubhouse on September 29.

Colts come close THE Cooma Colts under 14s can hold their heads high after an outstanding season of rugby league. The team lost a tight grand final encounter, going down 20-18 to Yass on Sunday.

Despite the loss, the side has plenty of positives to take from 2024 with a minor premiership title, and losing just two games all season.

The under 14s coaching team praised the side’s commitment throughout the year.

“They are such an outstanding group of young men with bright futures in the game,” the coaches said.

“We look forward to seeing what 2025 brings.”

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Helen snares sixth hole-in-one Grand d slam l off aces for Cooma golf legend g

HELEN Crawford’s name is etched on the Cooma Golf Club honours board in many spots. From club champion to ladies champion, and on the hole-in-one list in five spots, Helen’s name appears more than most.

The club will soon add Helen’s name a sixth time on the hole-in-one honours, following a remarkable achievement last week.

Helen registered her sixth ace at the Cooma course, the latest coming on the par three ninth hole. Many golfers spend a lifetime trying to achieve the pinnacle of the sport and despite coming close, the elusive hole-in-one evades them.

Not so for Helen, who has now hit an ace on each par three at the Cooma Golf Course. She is only the second member in the club’s long and proud history to achieve this milestone, now joining former president and the late Terry Johnston on the exclusive ‘grand slam of aces’ honour board.

Cooma Golf Club president, Lyndon Taylor, praised Helen’s latest effort.

“This is a huge achievement, the pinnacle for all golfers is a hole-in-one, some won’t get one in their lifetime,” Taylor said.

“To have six and to get her name on the honours board for a hole-in-one on each par three at Cooma is quite an honour.”

ACE EFFORT: Cooma golfer, Helen Crawford, collects the ball after her sixth hole-in-one at the Cooma course. Helen’s ace on the ninth hole, completes her grand slam of aces, a hole-in-one on each of the course’s par three holes. PHOTO: Cooma Golf Club

The Post’s footy tipping winners are grinners

By MELINDA CAIRNS HACK

THE Monaro Post’s annual footy tipping competition for 2024 has come to a dramatic close with four tipsters sharing the spoils.

Monaro Post advertising rep, Jim Walker-Broose, presented each winner with their cheque last week.

“Congratulations to Cooma Toyota, Brian Geach Electrical, Jindabyne Butchery and Alpine Ford.

“The 2024 Footy Tipping season couldn’t have been more hotly contested, with the overall lead changing many times,” Jim said.

“Games were close and upsets-a-plenty as our tipsters battled it out for the honours.

“For the first time in our competition history, the victory came down to the wire with four outstanding tipsters sharing first place.

“We couldn’t have asked for a better result.”

One of the four is 88-yearold Elaine Flanagan, who was tipping for Jindabyne Butchery. She was thrilled, if not a little surprised, to have been amongst the winners.

“I was talked into entering the footy competition by my family,” Elaine laughed.

“I will have to thank Michael [Elaine’s son, from Jindabyne Butchery] for getting me into it.

“I did all the tipping myself, they [Jindabyne Butchery] never helped me at all with it.

“It’s been great to be a part of the footy tipping...I want to thank the Monaro Post.”

WINNERS: Elaine Flanagan with sales rep Jim WalkerBroose, is presented her winnings from this year’s Brian Geach receives his cheque from advertising Monaro Post footy tipping competition.

PHOTOS: Melinda Cairns Hack rep Jim Walker-Broose.

Jim Darley, from Alpine Ford, another winner of the 2024 Monaro Post footy tipping competition.

Elaine is a mad Sharks supporter and enjoys the footy, especially when her grandson was playing for the Sharks.

“I don’t know what we are going to do now the season’s almost over,” she laughed.

Brian Geach said his secret to successful tipping was

Steve Ganitis, from Cooma Toyota, sticks to his game plan when it comes to his footy tipping.

being a loyal Many Sea Eagles supporter.

“It’s been a good year for the Sea Eagles. If Manly is going alright, then I’m going alright,” he said.

“I did actually tip against Manly once, and I got it wrong.

Manly won, it was against

Melbourne Storm and they beat the Storm.

“It been fun. It’s surprising how many people see me and say ‘I’m watching you in the paper’. It’s a good talking point and went right down to the last match.”

Jim Darley who picked the

teams to win for Alpine Ford said he had “a little” help from his mate Tony.

“I might take him out to dinner to thank him,” Jim Darley laughed.

“I will need his help for next year.

“Brian Geach came from out of nowhere, so he was one to watch. He picked some roughies and they came through for him.”

Steve Ganitis, from Cooma Toyota, said he doesn’t deviate from his ‘system’ when it comes to footy tipping.

“I’ll take the bragging rights. My secret is to stick to the plan, I don’t let my heart sway my decision,” Steve said.

“I tipped against my team which had a pearler of a season early in the piece because that’s what all the stats were saying to me so I tipped against them.

“I have won the tipping before, and it was again the same sort of scenario...I just stick to the plan. Some rounds it’s good, some rounds it’s bad, but that’s the game.”

Steve said he received some friendly banter from the other tipsters.

“They were saying ‘I’m coming to get you’ and ‘I’m going to knock you off the top’. I was thinking what have I done here,” Steve said.

“I love it but, it’s a bit of fun and bit of banter. I’m not all that into footy anyway, but it’s been good.

“I’m happy there’s a rose [Elaine] between all the thorns winning it this year.”

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Young riders enjoy their time at the Cooma Pony Club’s annual gymkhana.

GYMKHANA: The stockmen’s challenge proves popular for the older riders.

PHOTOS: Nathan Thompson Navigating this jump is rider Lily Anne.

Jaxon Murphy riding well during the commemorative barrel race in honour of Michelle O’Neill.

Riders excel at Cooma Pony Club

THE Cooma Pony Club welcomed riders from across the region on Saturday for its annual gymkhana. Young riders competed in a range of horse events from sporting to jumping, all under the watchful eye of experienced teachers and judges.

The club ran a commemorative barrel race in memory of one of the club’s beloved coaches, Michelle O’Neill. There was a large turnout for the gymkhana and the comWinners of the 10-12 age group celebrate their efforts. memorative barrel race.

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Cricket challenge

By NATHAN THOMPSON

WHILE the Monaro cricket season doesn’t officially start until midOctober, the Dalgety Cricket Club is gearingup for an exciting clash against the best side in the Tumut District Cricket Association.

Dalgety will take on the Tumut Plains Cricket Club in the inaugural Challenge Cup, a match reigniting the rivalry and friendship between the Monaro and Tumut associations.

A chance encounter between Dalgety captain Nolan Holland and a Tumut Plains cricketer sparked a conversation about country cricket and the desire to play more matches against sides outside each other’s association.

Within only days,

Holland has organised the Challenge Cup match for Saturday September 28 at the Dalgety Showground.

“I was at my daughter’s gymnastics carnival in Canberra and I heard a bloke chatting about a pre-season cricket game, and we started chatting,” Holland said.

“Both sides are looking forward to the match. The Tumut guys will stay overnight and it will be a great boost not only for Dalgety cricket but the village.”

The Challenge Cup will be played twice a year, at the start and end of the cricket season with Dalgety to head to Tumut in April.

Dalgety enjoyed its best result for almost a decade in the 2023/24 Monaro one-day season, finishing the competition in third spot.

The side came within a

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run of reaching the grand final after a tie in the semifinal against the Coffey’s Cricket Club.

The Challenge Cup will be a 40-over match starting at 12pm. The community is encouraged to head along to the Dalgety Showground for a great day.

“We will have a barbecue and drinks on offer. It will be a terrific day for the club and all money raised supports Dalgety cricket,” Holland said.

Holland said local businesses such as Sportspower Cooma, Hip Pocket Cooma, Cooma Coles and Cooma Woolworths have been very supportive with raffle prizes and food donations for the day.

Following the match, both sides will head to the Buckley’s Crossing Hotel for the presentation of the Challenge Cup.

Young William impresses WHEN he was just three-years-old, Berridale cricketer William O’Keeffe had a chance encounter with Australian cricketing legend Steve Waugh. The former captain and great of the game, was passing through Berridale on a charity bike ride, and met William and his mum Annie.

Waugh watched William play a few cricket shots and was instantly impressed with the youngster’s technique. Seven years on, William’s love and talent for cricket remains.

Playing for the Berridale and Bega junior clubs and the South East Storm representative side, William has a bright cricketing future ahead of him.

Recently, the Year 5 Snowy Mountains Grammar School (SMGS) pupil became the school’s first student to attend the CIS primary school boys cricket trial.

William headed to The King’s School for the trial, joining 150 boys from across the state. Playing on some of the finest cricket grounds in the country, he impressed selectors and came away full of confidence.

TALENT: Berridale junior cricketer and SMGS student, William O’Keeffe, became the school’s first student to attend the CIS primary school boy trials.

PHOTO: Snowy Mountains Grammar School

William narrowly missed selection in the final squad “Although he didn’t make the final cut, William was a fantastic ambassador for SMGS, proudly sharing his experiences of living in Jindabyne and enjoying snowsports every Wednesday during Term 3,” a SMGS spokesperson said.

“He is the first SMGS student to attend the

CIS Cricket trial, and we couldn’t be prouder of his efforts.”

The O’Keeffe family is well-known in local cricket circles with William’s dad, Andrew, one of the district’s most accomplished cricketers. Andrew is a highly respected junior coach, mentor and committee member of the Monaro association.

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READY TO GO: Cooma Stallions life member, Jason Kelly, has been named the club’s first grade coach for 2025. Kelly is already working hard to deliver a premiership for the club in 2025.

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Kelly returns home

By NATHAN THOMPSON

THE Cooma Stallions has landed a major off-season signing with life member and club legend, Jason Kelly, unveiled as the new first-grade head coach.

Kelly will return home to coach his beloved Stallions, a club close to his heart and one he hopes to bring premiership success to.

The former NRL player has been at the helm of the Tuggeranong Bushrangers in the Canberra first-grade competition for the past three seasons, where he said he gained valuable

Life member appointed pp Stallions coach experience.

“Coaching in Canberra has been a good learning experience,” Kelly said.

“I’ve done a lot of representative coaching but it’s a lot different when you need to put a whole season together.

“I learned a lot and had a great time.”

Kelly has coached almost every age group and grade during his more than 30-year involvement at the Stallions, but leading a Cooma first-grade squad has eluded him.

“I was named as head coach for 2020 but COVID messed that up. This will be my first time as the firstgrade coach, I’ve run sides from under 11s all the way through,” Kelly said.

Kelly brings a wealth of coaching experience, including taking the Bushrangers to a grand final in 2023 (where they lost to the Sam Williams led Queanbeyan Roos) and running Country Rugby League junior sides.

Stallions president David Brison said the club and

community is fortunate to have Kelly returning as head coach. Brison praised the efforts of Steve Dunn, the 2023 first grade head coach.

“He brings such experience to the club. Having played in Sydney in the NRL and coaching in Canberra he brings that experience,” Brison said.

“Steve Dunn did a great job, we appreciate his efforts and look forward to building on what he achieved with the squad.”

Kelly said he is honoured

to coach a club he has such passion for. He was part of the Stallions’ 1994 premiership winning side, coached

by Neil Henry.

“It will add an extra challenge coaching here, in a way it’s harder to coach a club you love,” Kelly said.

“When coaching others and rep teams there is less noise in the background.

It’s a good noise here, it’s people I’ve grown up with.

“My knowledge here is greater than other places I’ve coached. I love the joint.”

While it might be September, some months

away from the season starting, Kelly is already hard at work.

“Dunn did a great job this year. In most games this season the side was competitive and in most games,” Kelly said.

“I’m looking to build on what has been started.

We do need to improve defensively, you can’t win premierships without being good defensively.

“We are looking at strengthening in the forwards. There is a lot of talent here, especially with the younger guys coming through.”

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By NATHAN THOMPSON

COUNTING is underway in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council elections with Reuben Rose of Jindabyne and Beloka on track to win a spot on the new Council.

While the results will not be officially declared by the NSW Electoral Commission until early October, it appears Mr Rose will secure one of the 11-Councillor positions.

At the time this masthead went to print on Monday afternoon, Mr Rose, the lead candidate of Group F, had 966 first preference votes. This placed him about 300 votes ahead of the progressive quota, and third out of the 60-candidates contesting the election.

The Labor group led by deputy mayor Tanya Higgins was leading the count with 1,421 first preference votes, ahead of mayor Chris Hanna’s Group C on 1,288 and Cr Luke Williamson of Group A on 931 votes.

Mr Rose said the count shows Snowy Monaro voters, particularly those in the Jindabyne and Berridale areas have an appetite for change.

“Voters we have heard from want a change and improvement,” Mr Rose said.

“We need better governance, transparency and financial management.

“There is serious dissatisfaction, it’s most clear in Jindabyne and Berridale areas.

Jindabyne’s Nick Elliot is in contention for a spot on Council as the second candidate in Group H. Group H, led by Bombala’s Bob Stewart, is expected to collect a sizeable chunk of the Bombala pre-poll votes still to be counted.

RECOGNITION: Fiona Latham-Cannon, Olivier Kapetanakos and Kerin Jarvis accept the Outstanding Chamber Award on behalf of the Jindabyne Chamber of Commerce’s executive committee members.

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THE Jindabyne Chamber of Commerce attended the prestigious Business NSW 2024 Far South Coast Business Awards in Batemans Bay earlier this month.

Attended by more than 180 people representing more than 70 businesses, Chamber president Olivier Kapetanakos, treasurer Kerin Jarvis and secretary Fiona LathamCannon attended on behalf

of all executive committee members.

The Jindabyne Chamber of Commerce were surprised to be the recipient of the Outstanding Chamber Award as they surpassed the other finalists including Bega Business Chamber, Bega Business Forum and Yass Chamber of Commerce.

Mr Kapetanakos said being announced as the winner of

this award was nothing short of surprising, they were very happy to be one of the finalists, but to win against chambers that they hold in high regard was very humbling.

“The executive are volunteers that work for the betterment of Jindabyne and we are thrilled to be recognised for our efforts,” Mr Kapetanakos said.

“Our award recognises

the Chamber’s work with transforming the night time economy and its advocacy work. It is only onwards from here as we continue to work hard for our community.”

The award winners will now represent the Far South Coast region at the upcoming State Business Awards to be held at the International Convention Centre Sydney on October 30.

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STALWART: Mick Hamilton has been honoured with life membership of the Snowy River Bears. Mick’s wife Alicia and son Tristan join Mick at the Bears presentation evening.

PHOTOS: Snowy River Bears

Bears celebrate season THE Snowy River Bears celebrated a milestone year of winning the Group 16 rugby league first-grade premiership at their presentation night at the Banjo Paterson Inn on Saturday night.

With all attendees in a buoyant mood after such a great season, players from the ladies tackle, reserve grade and first grade teams were all applauded.

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After a stellar season, Adam Walters was a popular winner of the Club Player of the Year, Players Player and Best Forward in first-grade.

Walters and his first grade team-mates delivered the club and Jindabyne community its first, first-grade premiership since 1996.

The Snowy River Bears ended a 28-year first-grade premiership drought with a 20-12 win over Eden.

With a large Jindabyne crowd on hand in Narooma for the grand final last month, the side’s efforts will long be remembered by the Bears’ faithful.

The Josh Hitchins led squad produced one of the club’s great performances. Hitchins praised his chargers for their efforts, commending the side’s mateship and willingness to work together.

“The confidence of this playing group is something I haven’t seen in all my time playing footy,”

Hitchins said following the win.

The celebrations continued at the Bears presentation evening with accolades for players and club volunteers.

In a special moment for the Bears, club legend Mick Hamilton was awarded life membership for his work over many years, including as a player and now trainer of the first-grade team.

Mick’s son Tristan who was part of the successful Bears side, and wife Alicia, were on hand to congratulate Mick.

A key member of the Bears committee this season was club secretary Teagan Wilson.

Wilson was awarded Club Person of the Year for all her behind scenes efforts running the club. Wilson also won the 2024 Group 16 volunteer of the year.

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