Monaro Post - March, 20, 2024

LOCAL BUSINESS ON NATIONAL STAGE

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Medical centre saved

By KAREN FORMAN

THE eleventh hour arrival of a new doctor has saved Jindabyne’s original medical centre from closure - at least for the rest of the year.

Snowy Mountains Medical Centre (SMMC) co-owners, Dr Steve Breathour and Dr Michael Williamson, will keep the practice at Nuggets Crossing open, despite announcing in November that it would have to close on May 1 due to lack of doctors and increasing costs.

The news shocked the Jindabyne community, which came out in force with social media posts and letters to members of parliament and medical associations begging for help to save the surgery.

The Monaro Media Group, publisher of The Monaro Post, ran a series of seven articles detailing the expected disastrous e ects on the community of the loss of the medical centre, which had served several generations of locals and visitors.

Cancer fundraiser to light up region

Dr Breathour told The Monaro Media Group he had managed to secure the services of a new female doctor, who seemed committed to the local area, and had decided he could hold o on his own retirement for a while longer.

“Hopefully that will buy us time to nd the second doctor that would mean we could really keep a oat,” he said.

Dr Breathour said he had been humbled at the support shown to him and his team during the past few months.

Dr Breathour was awarded Jindabyne Citizen of the Year for his services to the community on Australia Day this year.

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Jindabyne raises thousands for charity Medical centre saved

Annual fundraising event supports children’s Burns Unit

By TRISTA HEATH

THE Jindabyne community has shown its generosity, once more support the Beat The Burn annual fundraiser.

At the Lake Jindabyne Hotel last week, re ghters involved in the event and locals came together to support an important cause.

The Fire and Rescue NSW

band played for the large crowd who helped raise more than $3,000 on the night.

NSW re ghter, Peter Yates was awarded the 2024 David Weir Memorial Trophy for the highest fundraiser for the Jindabyne event.

Mr Yates managed to raise an incredible $9,455 for FRNSW 002 Station e ort in assisting The Burns Unit at The Children’s

Hospital, Westmead.

Over a period of ve days, nearly 70 FRNSW and ACT reghters participated in road cycling, mountain biking, running, hiking and paddling through the Koszciusko National Park.

One of the Beat the Burn organisers, Daniel Austin, thanked Jindabyne residents for supporting the initiative.

“In 1986 a passionate group of re ghters believed they could do more for the kids that they saw with burn injuries during the incidents that they attended.

“Since then FRNSW Fire ghters have raised over $3,000,000 for the tiny unit in Westmead that services the entire state of NSW,” Mr Austin said.

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By KAREN FORMAN

THE eleventh hour arrival of a new doctor has saved Jindabyne’s original medical centre from closure - at least for the rest of the year.

Snowy Mountains Medical Centre (SMMC) co-owners, Dr Steve Breathour and Dr Michael Williamson, will keep the practice at Nuggets Crossing open, despite announcing in November that it would have to close on May 1 due to lack of doctors and increasing costs.

The news shocked the Jindabyne community, which came out in force with social media posts and letters to members of parliament and medical associations begging for help to save the surgery.

The Monaro Media Group, publisher of The Summit Sun, ran a series of seven articles detailing the expected disastrous e ects on the community of the loss of the medical centre, which had served several generations of locals and visitors.

Dr Breathour told The Monaro Media Group he had managed to secure the services of a new female doctor, who seemed committed to the local area, and had decided he could hold o on his own retirement for a while longer.

“Hopefully that will buy us time to nd the second doctor that would mean we could really keep a oat,” he said.

Dr Breathour said he had been humbled at the support shown to him and his team during the past few months.

Dr Breathour was awarded Jindabyne Citizen of the Year for his services to the community on Australia Day this year.

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FUNDRAISER: NSW firefighters meet in Jindabyne for the annual Beat The Burn fundraising event. PHOTO: Trista Heath

Bombala Show honours stalwarts

By KAREN FORMAN

DI INGRAM has served the Bombala Exhibition Society and in fact, the entire Bombala community, for most of her 82 years.

But her expression of total surprise when awarded a coveted life membership during the o cial opening of the 2024 Bombala Show was enough to bring tears to the eyes of everyone watching.

Despite her many years of service, Mrs Ingram had no idea her name would be put forward for any sort of reward and was genuinely surprised when called to the stage.

Her delighted family members were not surprised as granddaughter Corwyn Ross, sister Ros Hood, sister in law Ken Ross, daughter Annalisa Ross, and sons Philip and Peter Ingram watched on with pride.

Member for Monaro, Steve Whan, and Bombala Exhibition Society president Sophie Campbell awarded and congratulated Mrs Ingram for her honour.

“We kept it a secret from her but it was really hard,” daughter Annalisa said.

“She honestly doesn’t have receiving any sort of reward on her radar, she just gets in and does it.”

Mrs Ingram was born in Coonabarrabran but moved to Bombala in 1953 when her family returned to the area.

Her father was show secretary when she was a child and she remembers helping out. She’s also been involved in ‘pretty much everything that happens in Bombala’, from golf to garden club to tennis and swimming.

week prior to the show.

“Sally-Ann played a major role in the show over the years,” Mrs Campbell said.

She joins only a handful of other honorary life members in Doug Peadon, Norm and Wendy Wilton, Clare Trevanion, Becky Kelland, Bronwyn Podger and Graham Hillyer.

Mrs Ingram wasn’t the only woman honored during the o cial opening on Saturday.

Mrs Campbell dedicated the show – believed to be the 149th ‘in one shape or form’ – to the late Sally-Ann Thompson, who died the

“She stewarded the photography section for many years and put a lot of work in, especially with the digital section, library and the community. This show is dedicated to her memory.”

Mr Whan in opening the show paid tribute to the many volunteers who made it possible.

“It is a great honor for me to open the show,” he said.

“Bombala is terri c and I am enjoying the work I have been able to do with the Bombala community in the past couple of years.

“The show is an integral part of the community and a great opportunity for people to renew acquaintances, catch-up and see the fantastic produce the area puts out.”

Mrs Campbell, meanwhile put out an early call for more volunteers for the society, especially with big plans for a 150th celebration in 2025.

“The show has been running in some form since the early 1870s,” she said.

“Millions of man and woman hours have gone into it. The exhibition society was established in 1875 and although records are a bit rubbery, we believe 150

years is a big reason to celebrate and we will do that next year.”

The show day itself was a hive of activity with thousands of locals and visitors passing through the gates to enjoy market and food stalls, showjumping, wood chopping, amusement park rides, an innovative shing display involving a huge sh tank on a semi trailer and plenty more sights and exhibits.

The Bombala Public School Year Six milkshake stall was a popular local attraction, along with a display by the Bombala Historic Engine and Machinery Society.

Poultry judge Darren Thelan from Dalmeny said his job was tough as it was moulting season, but the exhibits still in good feather were ‘very good’.

Competition was very sti in the cattle arena, where Brad Ingram from Rose Cottage Hereford Stud in Victoria took out the Supreme Exhibit of Show with Rose Cottage Maritana, a 17 month old heifer contesting her second show (a er Dalgety where she ‘won everything’).

She beat the senior female champion, and the champion bull (also the champion junior bull) 17 month-old Kylo Topaz for the honour, with the judge commenting on her ‘so ness and matron appeal, great bone structure which doesn’t detract from her femininity, epitomising the industry’.

Meanwhile Kylo Topaz of Kylo Hereford Stud, Bungarby, is o to the Wodonga national show and sale to be sold.

“This show was his rst outing,” Greg Alock of Kylo Herefors said.

“I had no idea he might win. All judges are di erent and the three bulls were all pretty similar. He has got good length and eye pigment and muscle. We are really happy with this result.”

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Local efforts push firies’ fundraiser

for hospital

MORE than 70 Fire and Rescue NSW o cers and ACT re ghters converged on Jindabyne to raise money and awareness for their heroes, the children at FRNSW 002 Station The Burns Unit at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead.

This core group was also supported by other FRNSW Fire ghters around the state as they rode, ran and paddled from their own re stations across NSW.

These Fire ghters are endeavouring to raise $200,000 for the Burns Unit by May.

Jindabyne again supported the initiative with the group setting-up base at The NRMA Holiday Park at Jindabyne on Monday March 11 for the week. A number of events took place each day to raise awareness of the Beat The Burn cause.

A group of 10 runners spent three days exploring the trails in Koszciuszko National Park. They conquered the Thredbo Valley Trail, Main Range Trail and a King of the Mountain

from Jindabyne to Perisher Fire Station.

Over the week they managed to clock-up more than 60km for the children of the Burns Unit.

The group’s mountain bike riders hit the Thredbo Gravity Trails for the rst two days of the week for some downhill fun.

Followed by some trail rides over at East Jindabyne and then the Thredbo Valley Trail.

“It was a week of bumps and bruises but they nished the week with a smile knowing it was for the kids,” one of Beat The Burn organisers Daniel Austin said.

“Our road riders clocked up nearly 400kms for the week as they took on some gruelling but scenic rides around the beautiful Snowy Mountains region.

“These rides included Ingebyra, Dead Horse Gap, The Dalgety Loop and chased our runners up the hill to Perisher Fire Station for The King of The Mountain.

“Our Hikers also trekked over 50kms for the kids over three days.”

They made their way along the beautiful Thredbo River on the rst day, followed by a 23km hike along the Main Range and nished o with a beautiful walk through Porcupine Rocks from Charlottes Pass back to Perisher.

The 2024 Beat The Burn hit its pinnacle on Thursday with the inaugural King Of The Mountain Race from Jindabyne to Perisher Fire Station.

A 32km uphill slog that puts even the best athletes to the test.

“Our runners departed at 7am to give them a head start and our road riders were released at 9am to hunt them down.

“This year Col Ferguson the captain from Tamworth Fire Station came out on top in what was a close nish.

“Our favourite fundraiser junior re ghter Liam was also in attendance supporting his favourite re ghters.”

The group celebrated on Thursday night with a fundraising event at Lake Jindabyne Hotel where they held ra es, auctions and sold merchandise to raise funds for FRNSW 002 Station.

The FRNSW band was a hit with locals and together, locals and the Beat The Burn crew managed to raise $3425.10 to improve the outcomes for kids with life changing burn injuries.

“We’d like to thank the Lake Jindabyne Hotel for their hospitality and the Jindabyne locals for their generosity,” Mr Austin said.

“The week ended on the lake on Friday March 15 with a 1.6km swim around Cub Island and a ve kilometre paddle to bring it home for the kids.

“The event was a success, our participants were in awe of the scenery and the hospitality of the locals.”

Beat The Burn has currently raised $140,000 for the Burns Unit.

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Cubbe Island and a 5km paddle to bring it home for the kids.

GOOD CAUSE: The Fire Rescue NSW Band were a hit with the local community at last weeks Beat The Burn fundraising event.

PHOTO: Trista Heath

Council apologises to Cooma businesses

COOMA business operators have received an apology from Snowy Monaro Regional Council for its failure to notify businesses in the CBD of recent road works.

The Monaro Media Group spoke with dozens of business owners who said they were not directly informed of the road works that closed roads in the CBD during the last month.

In an update on urban roadworks occuring across the region, a Council spokesperson said its engagement with the Cooma businesses had ‘not met expectations’.

“With a large program of work currently underway in Cooma, we acknowledge the concerns of some in the business community about the impacts to parking and temporary road closures required for the works to be done safely and within budget,” the spokesperson said.

“Regrettably, our engagement with the Cooma business community has not met expectations and for this we apologise. Council regrets the inconvenience this essential work has had and challenges with advice on speci cs of the projects.”

A number of business owners said the road work interruptions had resulted in losses of up 50 percent while the works were carried out.

Jeremy Marr, owner of Kettle and Seed co ee shop in Vale Street, Cooma, said the works came as surprise.

“None of the business owners and workers in Vale Street I spoke with were informed. The execution of the works has been frustrating,” he said.

“I’m not sure why they can’t do all the work at once, it’s been disruptive and a ected the number of customers.”

The urban road work program continues in Cooma through March and into April with a dozen streets in the CBD and in town receiving upgrades.

Urban works have started in Adaminaby and Berridale, while work will start in Jindabyne on Tuesday April.

Council said no road works will occur in the CBD areas of the region’s towns over the expected busy Easter long weekend.

“Council can con rm that there will be no roadworks or closures in any CBD precinct in the region across the Easter break to ensure no impact on the tourist period for our region,” the spokesperson said.

“Council is undertaking a major upgrade of roads across the region. This investment totals more than a million dollars and is the largest road investment program in many years.”

Nationwide search for leadership team

SNOWY Monaro Regional Council’s Chief Executive O cer (CEO) David Hogan will start a nationwide search over the coming months to recruit a permanent executive leadership team, marking a new era of leadership for Council.

Mr Hogan said following resignations over the course of 2023, all but one of Council’s executive positions need to be permanently lled.

“The sta who stepped up to take on acting executive roles have done an exceptional job in very difcult circumstances,” Mr Hogan said. “But it is now time to make permanent appointments, so that we have people in place for the long term who can fully commit to driving positive change in our organisation.”

Macarthur Recruitment has been engaged to in-

dependently manage this process, which will involve a nationwide search and advertising campaign from April to May 2024.

“Over these rst few months as CEO, it has become clear that – in addition to the need to make permanent appointments – we need to look at some aspects of our leadership structure to ensure that it’s t for the future of this Council,” Mr Hogan said.

“The ambitious reform agenda that I have laid out for the transformation of this Council is long overdue, and change of this scale will require stability and commitment across our leadership group to be successful.”

Commencing his role at the end of 2023, Mr Hogan said he has set a plan to address long-standing problems with the organisation and regain the trust of the Snowy Monaro community.

Mr Hogan is seeking candidates who can deliver his vision of nancial and organisational reform, positive cultural change, and who will champion the work health and safety of all Council sta .

“These are critical roles for both our organisation and our region’s success, so we want to attract the very best candidates. I need people who are not

just experts in their elds, but who are genuinely passionate about the Snowy Monaro,” he said.

Mr Hogan’s said Council aims to complete its recruitment and have the appointments in place by July 2024, ready to get to work on the next phase of the transformation plan following local government elections in September.

COUNCIL: Snowy Monaro Regional Council CEO David Hogan will launch a nationwide search to secure a permanent Council leadership team. PHOTO: Supplied

Snowy 2 progress in focus

COMMUNITY members interested in the progress of Snowy 2.0 will have the opportunity to ask questions of members of the 2.0 project team at two information sessions this week.

The Snowy 2.0 delivery team, led by Snowy Hydro, is hosting sessions in Cooma and Adaminaby with opportunties for locals to ask more about the project and provide feedback.

Snowy Hydro said the sessions will cover a range of topics, including: project

news and construction activities, enginerring innovations and manufacturing, tra c management, environment, and local suppliers.

Snowy Hydro CEO Dennis Barnes said it was essential local people were updated about progress on Snowy 2.0 and that they understood the signi cance of the project.

“What’s being constructed right here in the mountains is a critically important renewable energy project that will help maintain Australia’s grid security and reli-

Variety Adventure Ride returns

THE 2024 Variety Adventure Ride returns this March with a six day, 1500km journey supporting kids in need and delivering an economic boost to rural communities.

The annual event for adventure bike enthusiasts departed the Lake Jindabyne Hotel on Sunday March 17 and travelled through the Victorian High Country - taking in the sweeping mountain views from the iconic Craig’s Hut - before they return through Merimbula and back to Lake Jindabyne on Friday March 22.

Variety NSW/ACT CEO, Tony Warner, said the participants have each raised a minimum of $2,500, with the event hoping to gener-

ate more than $90,000 by the time the bikes complete the dirt tracks and scenic trails.

“Variety NSW/ACT supports children who are sick, experiencing disadvantage or living with a disability,” Mr Warner said.

“Our motoring events play a vital role in raising funds to help kids in need, particularly those in remote and regional communities where families and schools o en face challenges in accessing the support and resources required for each child to reach their full potential.”

Variety will deliver $12,724 in grants to a primary school and a community organisation on the Adventure Ride route: Delegate Public

Can I use machinery in any grass, crop or stubble land? This includes driving vehicles or using machinery such as lawn mowers, whipper snippers, pumps and generators.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Yes, as long as any heated area of the machinery does not come in contact with combustible matter;

The machinery is in a good and serviceable condition; The machinery is fitted with a spark arrestor and you have the following prescribed fire safety equipment on site; 16L minimum capacity knapsack spray pump filled with water; or 9L minimum capacity liquid fire extinguisher; or 0.9kg minimum capacity dry powder fire extinguisher.

You should also check with your insurance company to understand your policy and ‘duty of care’ should your machinery cause a fire on a Total Fire Ban day.

RECOMMENDATIONS

• Avoid machinery use in dry grass on hot, dry, windy days

• Consider early morning, avoid afternoons when the humidity is at its lowest

• Permanent pumps and generators should be housed in a clear area

• Call 000 immediately if you start a fire

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School will receive $6,670 for playground seating.

In addition to the grants, more than $55,000 will be injected into regional communities with overnight accommodation, meals, fuel and more for the motorcyclists, as well as the 20 strong support team.

“We provide a full support crew, including a baggage vehicle, medical and mechanicals teams, to take the stress out of everything and enable our riders to enjoy the incredible alpine ridges and thrilling descents we have planned,” Mr Warner said.

“It is a large and complex project that’s also generating jobs and signi cant investment in regional areas.

“We’re committed to keeping our local communities informed about Snowy 2.0 and responding to any are drop-in sessions, with the chance to speak one-onone with project team members from Snowy Hydro and principal contractor Future Generation Joint Venture. Other events feature a formal presentation followed

“It really is the ultimate feel-good experience – getting your adventure bike out

and having great fun with old mates or new friends, all while knowing you’re giving back to the community.”

Nick Johnson, who has represented sponsor, Pickles, since the event began in

“I have been involved with Variety for 20 years having previously taken part in the B-to-B Bash,” he said.

“When the opportunity to be involved in a new Variety motorbike event came

involved and it’s something I really look forward to each year.”

For more information, visit https://www.variety. org.au/nsw/event/varietyadventureride/

SNOWY 2.0: Community information sessions will be held in Cooma and Adaminaby this week as Snowy Hydro delivers updates on project 2.0.

PHOTO: Snowy Hydro

Special milestone for Berridale Lions

Easter Fair to celebrate 50th anniversary

SATURDAY April 30 will be will mark 50 years of the Berridale Easters Fair with the popular family event back again in a special anniversary year.

In 2023, the event attracted close to 500 locals and tourists alike with plenty of people travelling through the region at this time of year enjoying the 40 plus stalls and entertainment on offer.

One of the event’s organisers, Iain Schofield, said all the usual suspects will be there with many of the stall holders having participated for years.

“Ironpot Artisan Alpine Bakery will be back, as well as the Snowy River Wood Turners, the community run Christmas stall will operate, local jams and produce will be on offer, and Snowy Mountains Eucalyptus will be there as well as local nurseries,” Mr Schofield said.

The action will get underway in the Berridale Lions Park from 9am and run till 2pm in the afternoon.

There will be children’s entertainment, the Easter scramble, a coffee Cart, the Lions BBQ van will also be operating.

Mr Schofield said there will be a silent wood auction, for three trailer loads of wood as well as assorted raffles.

“We will also be officially celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Berridale Lions

Club which also coincides with the 50th Lion’s Easter Fair,” Mr Schofield said.

“The anniversary is meaningful to many within the community, Lions means supporting the local and wider

communities, there’s good fellowship and camaraderie at the Lions Club and I’ve made a lot of good friends over the years with the common goal of strengthening the community.”

examine local government funding

By LUKE TREADWELL

AN UPPER House inquiry has been established to examine the ability of local governments to fund infrastructure and services.

“Councils are experiencing significant financial challenges which are threatening the long-term sustainability of the sector,” Emily Suvaal MLC, Chair of the Standing Committee on State Development, said.

“As the level of government closest to the people of this state, we owe it to councils to ensure they can continue to deliver the important services communities expect and deserve.

“This inquiry will examine the level of income councils require to adequately meet the needs of their communities, and give consideration to the current levels of service delivery and financial sustainability in local government.”

The committee will also assess the social and economic impacts of the rate peg in NSW and compare the rate peg, as it currently exists, with other jurisdictions and alternative approaches with regards to the outcomes for ratepayers, councils and council staff.

“In addition, the committee will also review the operation of the special rate variation process and its effectiveness in providing the level of income councils require to adequately meet the needs of their communities.”

The committee welcomes submissions from interested individuals and stakeholders, including local governments and members of the community.

The closing date for submissions is Friday April 26, 2024, with committee activity to follow later in the year.

MILESTONE: The Berridale Lions Club is looking forward to celebrating its 50th Easter Fair this year. In 2023, the club recorded one of the largest crowds in the fair’s history. PHOTO: Nathan Thompson

Aged care report findings ‘fair’: Respect CEO

By LUKE TREADWELL

THE Aged Care Taskforce headed by Aged Care Minister Anika Wells has handed down its nal report, delivering 23 recommended changes to help x issues within the sector.

Managing Director and CEO for local provider Respect, Jason Binder, said overall, the 23 recommendations are fair and reasonable for everyone.

“Aged care funding comes from the taxpayer and consumers who can a ord it, so it’s important that what’s put in, is generating value for older people,” Mr Binder said.

“It’s not about bottom lines and making more money.

“Having said that, we can’t have the situation we’ve had where there’s not enough to invest, progress, and do better things for older Australians.”

Mr Binder said this has been the case for a few years because the cost of services and accommodation has been underfunded, and Respect has been cross subsidising that with care funding.

“What the Taskforce is recommending is that care is funded by the taxpayer, but every day living and

accommodation costs are funded by older Australians receiving care when they can a ord it, otherwise the Government subsidise it,” Mr Binder said.

“That’s a fair system, because if older people were at home they would have to pay for their everyday living and accommodation costs, and it just equalises that in residential aged care.”

Southern Cross Care QLD (SCCQ) CEO Jason Eldering said aged care provisions in regional Australia have been le behind when it comes to funding.

“It is imperative that we continue to tackle the challenges faced across the entire aged care sector, with regional providers facing di erent costs to those in metropolitan areas,” Mr Eldering said.

Mr Binder said they have signi cantly more challenges that require extra resources as a regional provider.

“Not just the extra cost of supplies, but the di culty in obtaining management, sta , health services, and contractors,” Mr Binder said.

“Plus the oversight and governance of regional homes requires a lot more administrative resources. “This isn’t recognised in

AGED CARE: Respect CEO Jason Binder believes the current model to determine aged care extra funding needs changes.

income mechanisms, but the government have been very supportive of the Cooma community in other ways, for example in the allocation of capital grants to projects.

“It’s not that the government doesn’t care about regional communities, it’s that we haven’t got the cost disparity and funding fairness mechanisms right yet.”

Mr Binder said their primary mission is to keep regional aged care homes in their communities so older people don’t need to move away to receive care.

Delegate celebrates rural women

By KAREN FORMAN

INTERNATIONAL

Wom-

en’s Day for 2024 may have just been celebrated in Delegate, but those who attended (and a lot of who couldn’t make it) are already looking forward to next year.

Delegate IWD organiser Karen Cash said all of the 46 women who attended the full day of activities at Delegate School of Arts had had such a great time that they were keen to do it all over again. Especially, the chair yoga.

“We started the day with half an hour of chair yoga led by local yoga teacher Sue King and it got us all relaxed and ready for the day,” Mrs Cash said.

“Many women hadn’t tried any kind of yoga previously, so it was a wonderful experience and we would love to do it again. Basically you are sitting on a chair doing yoga exercises, so it is not too taxing.”

Guests included women from Delegate, Bombala and across the border in Victoria, with all ages represented.

Highlights of the day - apart from a delicious lunch - were a presentation (with a quiz at the end) on recycling, by a Snowy Monaro Council representative and a talk by artist Natalie Bateman about how she

“Both were fantastic,” Ms Cash said.

“Council’s recycling guru had gone to a lot of trouble to create a presentation for us and we really appreciated it and learned a lot. And Natalie’s talk was fascinating. She had slides as

work so we had a great insight into what makes her art so special.”

Sherida Edgecombe from Bibbenluke spoke about her lavender farm and plans for expansion and Mrs Cash gave an update on how grant funds had been used around Delegate.

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Jindabyne excited for Easter Art Show

THE excitement is building as the Jindabyne Lions Club Easter Art Show and Sale gets closer. Art works Are being prepared ready to display and artists are looking forward to the event. The Art Show and Sale Opening Night will be held at the Memorial Hall on Thursday March 28 from 6.30pm. The Jindabyne CWA ladies will be catering with delicious nger food and drinks will be available. The main event of the night is the announcement of the category and overall award winners.

Tickets will be available at the door only $20 per adult and $15 for concession or students.

Easter this year is a standalone break with school holidays coming later in April. The Art Show and Sale will be from Friday March 29 to Monday April 1 from 9am to 5pm and 4pm on Monday. All art works exhibited are on sale. Sadly, the Lake Light Sculpture is not happening this year but hopes are high for a return in 2025. That means this is the perfect opportunity to spend quality time browsing the art works at the art show and will certainly be something to look forward to over the Easter

weekend.

Jindabyne Swim Club will be holding a sausage sizzle with cold drinks close by on the weekend to support their fundraising and satisfy the need for this Aussie icon.

Categories for the Adult section include Oil, Acrylic, Water Colour, Drawing, Pastel, Mixed Media, Photography, Sculpture and Cra and Print Making.

Categories for Secondary Youth and Primary Youth include Painting, Drawing, Photography, Sculpture and Cra and Mixed Media and prizes are awarded for each category.

Artist entry forms with full details is available to download on Jindabyne Lions website page www. jindabynelions.org.au

Artworks entries are to be dropped o to the Memorial Hall for hanging and judging on Sunday March 24 from 12pm to 4pm or by prior arrangement.

Sponsorship is always appreciated, especially during these tough times.

“We are very grateful to this years sponsors for their generosity and support,” said Art Show committee member Nira Windeatt.

Sponsors include Jindabyne Mitre 10, Partell and Assoc., Jindabyne Escape Rooms, Perisher, Yuruga Design & Construction, Monaro Post, Out of Bounds Berridale Pizza, Wild Brumby Distillery, Lake Crackenback Resort., Takayama Restaurant Bar, Brumby Bar & Grill, Michael Henley Property Sales and Nuggets Crossing.

“Artworks for the Jindabyne Lions Club Art Show and Sale come from all over the region and the variation and quality always impresses the judg-

es,” Nira said. “This is a wonderful community driven event that gives our local students and adults a chance to show o their artistic talents and add to the area’s art and culture o er. “The photography section is a very popular category especially as we have such a beautiful area to photograph.

“The Jindabyne Lions Club strives to provide events that are inclusive and help bring our community together. Come along and help us help our community.”

TOURISM: Selwyn Snow Resort has undergone significant upgrades to its infrastructure over summer. The resort is ready to go for a big winter season.

Selwyn refreshed ahead of winter

By TRISTA HEATH

SELWYN Snow Resort has had a busy summer, completing signi cant works to the resort infrastructure in time for the 2024 winter season.

Guests this year can expect a refreshed resort that has something for everyone, from tobogganing to learning to ski for the rst time or making turns on their advanced runs.

“The Selwyn team has been hard at work doing rehabilitation on the mountain to ensure the environment is restored to somewhat prebush re conditions and xing the electrical, ensuring the resort has a stable power supply to keep the lights on and li s spinning this winter season,” a Selwyn Resort spokesperson said.

In addition, the team has installed piping to Three Mile Dam to improve the

potable water supply to the resort as well as invested in increased seating capacity within the Selwyn Centre to ensure guests can comfortably enjoy the centre during peak periods.

Selwyn opens from the June long weekend to the October long weekend depending on snow conditions and will be releasing some exciting o ers throughout season on their social media pages.

Selwyn was extensively damaged during the bushres in 2020 and was reopened to the public in 2023 following a three year rebuild.

Whilst being the newest snow resort in Australia since the rebuild, Selwyn is also the only resort located in the northern side of Kosciuszko National Park.

The resort was forced to close in August last season due to a lack of snow.

PHOTO: Selwyn Snow Resort

THE Snowy Monaro’s agricultural shows have come to an end for another year with the Bombala Show the last on the calendar.

There were a number of additions to the show program this year, highlighted by the return of show cattle.

Bombala Exhibition Society president Sophie Campbell had the honour of awarding Bombala community stalwart Di Ingram with life membership of the exhibition society.

A well deserved accolade for the Bombala’s 2024 Citizen of the Year.

In last week’s paper, we shared the frustrations of many Cooma businesses who were not noti ed by Snowy Monaro Regional Council of road works in the CBD.

A number of business owners said they had lost about 50 percent of their usual business while roads were closed for the work.

Council issued an update on their ‘urban road works program’ last week, and in it, apologised for failing to directly notify businesses.

The Monaro Committee for Cancer Research has unveiled its latest fundraising event and true to form, it’s generating plenty of interest around the region.

The theme is Hot City Disco, a throwback to the disco era in Cooma during the 1970s.

Around 40 locals have accepted the mcCr’s o er to be part of the special fundraising e ort, including editor of The Monaro Post and Summit Sun, Nathan Thompson. While early reports indicate his dancing needs lots of work, he is looking forward to helping the mcCr raise money.

Late last year, we ran a series of stories on the challenges facing the Snowy Mountains Medical Centre in attracting GPs.

In some excellent news, Dr Steve Breathour who runs the practice, has found a new GP and the centre will remain open. A win for the quickly growing Jindabyne community.

Food, dancing and music from dozens of cultures were a hit at the Cooma Multicultural Festival. Rain failed to dampen spirits as Cooma celebrated its multicultural roots.

Performers travelled from across the south east and Canberra to sing and dance in Centennial Park. Well done to Yvi Henderson, Cooma Multicultural Centre coordinator and her team for their e orts in staging another popular festival.

Costly sports stadium

THE report to Snowy Monaro Regional Council’s March 21, 2024, meeting regarding fees and charges make some interesting and concerning reading.

The report refers the proposed fees and charges for the new Cooma Regional Sports Hub which is on education department land and is reported to be operated by Council as a licencee.

The estimates accompanying the report are interesting but very concerning. The estimated annual income based on

a court hire fee of $60 per hour is $63,000.

The estimated annual operational costs are $185,000 for contractors, $75,000 for utilities, $56,000 for cleaning and $100,000 for maintenance.

Those gures total a staggering expenditure of $425,000 but with an income of just $63,000. How can those gures be justied in the context of the nancial sustainability of our Council.

The report on proposed fees and charges to Council in No-

vember 2023 projected a decit budget for the operation of the hub to be $584,750 which included depreciation of an unspeci ed amount.

The questions that spring to mind include, what do contractors do for the cost of $185,000, why is a new building going to cost $100,000 for maintenance, why does the licencee have to account for depreciation on a building it does not own and what is the state government’s contribution towards the operation of the building?

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I am told that the government contribution for the use by the school is a con dential gure under a privacy agreement between Council and the NSW Government.

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Laugh until your stomach hurts

By KAREN FORMAN, THEATRE REVIEW

YOU will laugh until your stomach hurts. And that is a lot for me to say, given I don’t consider myself a person who laughs loudly - or even o en enough.

But, if you go along to Cooma Little Theatre’s (CLT) rst production for 2024, which is a combination of two, one act plays by the same author with a clever little connection between the two, then you are guaranteed some great belly laughs.

And isn’t a good laugh what we all need in a life that is still very much recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic years?

The CLT certainly is still recovering from a couple of years of not being able to play and earn money to keep the volunteer organisation a oat, but if the level of support shown by the decent sized audiences when the show opened at the weekend is anything to go by, then it is well on its way.

With ticket prices not much more than a few glasses of wine or a few more cups of takeaway co ee, a night at CLT is an a ordable and enjoyable night out.

And you get to forget everything else that is going on in your life and have a good chuckle as you nd something to relate to in one or both of the plays, which have both been directed by rst time directors Jessica Scott and Natalie Revelant.

Both were written by Ian McWethy, but Natalie told The Monaro Media Group, publisher of this paper, at dress rehearsal, that each director had chosen her play separately and it was only a coincidence that they had both chosen McWethy’s work.

From the moment the curtain opens on High School Reunion, you need to buckle yourself in for a fun ride.

Scott has selected her cast perfectly and managed to

Riposte

By LISA ASHURST

can’t until it goes.

EVERY now and then I get the compulsion to rearrange my living spaces.

Over the years that has been governed by the size and/or shape of said space, depending on the place I was living in, but even when a major reshu e wasn’t possible, I’d still manage to change it in some way.

And now the compulsion is on me again.

a guaranteed laugh for everyone

convey the passing of time (around 60 years ) in between the characters chatting a er their Year 10 formal and then nally their 65 year reunion, extremely well.

My high school aged daughter was in stitches as the antics of the younger cast, particularly, made sense to her, while the more mature aged me de nitely related to the social nuances, politics and human frailty of the characters at their 10 and 25 year reunions, which weren’t unlike my own (not in this region).

Very clever was the use of a janitor to provide some time for actors to change costume, messing around with the event signage and engaging the audience with some extra giggles.

Bad Auditions by Bad Actors, the second play, is polished, even funnier than the rst (all in the writing, not the direction or the acting), and fast paced. It’s almost over before it has begun.

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Revelant, who nished Year 12 last year and had spent a lifetime at CLT, her biggest acting role being Amy in Little Women, unashamedly demanded a lot from her cast, telling this papert she ‘had a vision and wasn’t going to sway from it’.

Various actors play a number of roles, as a casting director ‘working for Relevant’, ‘the most famous director in the Monaro’ and the CLT ‘the best theatre in the Monaro’, su ers her way through 10 auditions for Romeo and Juliet.

The actors are as the title suggests, bad, and poorly behaved, and that is where the belly laughs come in.

Without giving too much away, if you are a cat owner you will be amazed at how an actor could so correctly adopt the nuiances of a cat, and if you have never worn a unitard, then you probably never will.

Congratulations to Cooma Little Theatre, its directors

and actors, on a jolly good rst show for the year. I can’t wait to see what comes next.

Bad Auditions by Bad Actors cast: Emily Anderson as CD, Matthew Jones as Roger, Ben Porter as coach, Joe and Peter, Lillian Slaven as Melissa, Catherine and Megan, Amelie Battye as Josie, Maria, Charlize, and Amy, Caleb Ventura as Martian, Agent, and Edmond.

High School Reunion cast:

Abigail Jones as young Carrie, Caleb Ventura as young Jason, Matthew Jones as young Jason, Jess Davis as young Brenda, Emily Revelant as young Liz, Ben Porter as young Peter, Bernadette Howard as old Carrie, Elizabeth England as old Liz, Marco Revelant as old Peter, Lisa Gillespie as old Brenda.

Bad Auditions by Bad Actors and High School Reunion: two one-act comedies Cooma Little Theatre March 15-23 www.clt.org.au or www. trybooking.com

It didn’t necessarily fall on me all of a sudden like, it was more of a gradual thing that grew out of the desire to nd a more practical dining option (I need a more practical table) and from there my gaze wandered to my living area; more speci cally to the two seater couch against one of the walls, and zeroed in on how I could rearrange the whole lounge room if that couch wasn’t there.

I haven’t forgotten about the need for a more practical dining table, but it’s slipped into the background because the lounge room has become my new obsession.

So the couch has to go. I’ve had it for a number of years but it’s still in fairly good nick because, well, it hardly ever gets used.

I don’t know why. It’s attractive, it’s comfortable and it’s served me well, but since moving to my current abode, it has pretty much just sat there with hardly anyone ever sitting on it, so it’s no longer serving any purpose.

And now that I’ve decided I can live without it, it has become an obstacle to my plans to makeover the lounge room and it’s continued presence is the only reason why I haven’t already done it. Because I

Which course is very frustrating because once I’ve decided to rearrange a room, I want to do it on the spot.

I can visualise how it will look and it will be soooo nice! The room will look lighter and more spacious and it will also allow a more practical use of the space on several levels.

The only way I can deal with the delay is to nd something else to curb my impatience that is relevant to the makeover and fortunately I was given a nice wooden two-drawer ling cabinet just recently; a practical addition to my home o ce.

But how is it saving me from taking out my frustrations on the couch? Well, it has a dark brown nish and seeing as I don’t do dark and I don’t do brown, I now have to prep it and paint it to turn it into an item that is not only functional, but really attractive and in keeping with my decor.

Because that’s what I do. Colour.

I can still remember the chart thingies I did in Excel at TAFE (and I’m sure Sharnie and Andrea will never forget them either). The totals might have been completely insane, because I’m you-know-what with numbers, but they looked so pretty.

But anyway, making over the ling cabinet will distract me from taking my frustrations out on the couch because its continuing presence is putting the kibosh on my lounge room plans. It’s not exactly the couch’s fault or anything, but now that I want it gone, I want it gone. I’ve made the decision.

I’ll get back to the dining table later.

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THEATRE: High School Reunion is one of two excellent productions on at the Cooma Little Theatre currently.

The Good Dog, a good ‘ripping’ yarn

A YEAR ago we reviewed ‘Wild Card’, a ne police drama by Australian author Simon Rowell.

Set along the Murray, it had a cast of bikies, Ma osi, NSW and Victorian police and detective Zoe Mayer, with her service dog, a golden retriever called Harry.

Just why Zoe Mayer should have a dog was not explained in detail, but becomes clearer in this third instalment of her life. In book one (‘The Long Game’) she had a traumatic experience with a helicopter.

Harry, who is a calm and intelligent animal, keeps her grounded and indeed is a central character in the latest yarn.

A black night on Mount Macedon; gun shots, local police are called from Macedon village, and a body is found at the base of the memorial cross. More police arrive, from Woodend, Gisborne, Kyneton.

Most Melbourne people are probably familiar with Mount Macedon if only as a picnic destination. The 1000

metre volcanic ridge was a popular destination for the rich to build grand houses, many of which were later lost to bush res, the survivors today largely managed by the National Trust.

On the summit is the 20 metre memorial cross, remembering the First World War. The mountain’s natural bushland is dense, wet, and impenetrable. The village of Macedon is at the mountain’s foot, while up on the ridge is a scattering of gourmet restaurants, health food shops and a popular pub.

There’s a complex back-story involving millions of dollars and a failed resort development in Indonesia.

The bad guys want their money back, with interest.

It’s then that Sarah, the teenage daughter of the murdered lawyer, is abducted and held in a secret location. An anonymous call threatens: come up with the money, and the girl won’t be harmed.

Once again, it’s Harry who saves the day. As Sarah’s mother says: A very good dog.

The keen senses of Harry the dog come to the fore, and a second gunshot victim is found, still barely alive. Who are these people, and why are they shooting one another?

Jindabyne business reaches parliament

By TRISTA HEATH JINDABYNE’S Snowy

Mountains Eucalyptus Oil Company is amongst a handful of Australian made products picked to feature in The National Showcase at Parliament House throughout March.

Suppliers from across Australia were invited to apply to have their products featured in a monthlong showcase of individual states and territories in the Parliament Shop. March showcases products made in NSW.

Owners Owen and Karen Davis said they are thrilled

to have their oil in the Parliament House shop.

“The Parliament House shop in Canberra has selected Australian made products from across the nation that focus on ethical practices, design excellence and environmental sustainability in both manufacture and creation,” Karen said.

“We’re thrilled to be included in the program, where visitors from around the world will have the opportunity to sample the very essence of our beautiful Snowy Mountains.”

The Snowy Mountains Eucalyptus Oil Company produces handcra ed Eu-

calyptus oils and infusions, selectively harvested naturally occurring leaves, then steam-distil them in pure mountain rainwater to create products that contain no additives, solvents, or harsh chemicals.

Member for Eden-Monaro Kristy McBain visited the Parliament shop and said there are some amazing small businesses from across the Eden-Monaro doing the region proud.

The National Showcase is a new program that will help to promote Australian made products from across the nation in the Parliament House shop.

The Parliament House shop is located in the iconic Australian Parliament House building and o er a range of quality products that celebrate democracy, the institution of parliament and the architecture of Parliament House.

The shop works with Australian suppliers and partner with makers and designers from all around the country to create and source unique Australian products.

As in all police procedurals, there’s a big cast of villains, police o cers, innocent bystanders and, in this case, one dog. There’s a plot twist which is guaranteed to catch you napping. And – slightly improbably – everyone, lawyers, aged parents, detectives, everyone involved, are all using every modern device, operating phones, computers, 3D printers, without missing a beat.

And just as we think we know who did what, and to whom, and why, the author Simon Rowell wrong-foots us again, and cleverly brings the past into the bright light

REVIEW: Nick Goldie gives his tick of approval for the latest o ering from author Simon Rowell.

REVIEW: Nick Goldie gives his

PHOTO: Text Publishing

of modern police procedure. A good ripping yarn, a good detective, and a good dog.

The Good Dog by Simon Rowell, is available from Text Publishing

The program is a collaboration with Parliamentarians who have been encouraged to share this opportunity for Australian small businesses. invited to apply online to have their products featured in a month-long showcase of individual states and territories in the Parliament Shop. This will enable the Parliament to support Australian suppliers in every state and territory. attending the promotional launch at the shop on March 20. Visit parliamentshop. com.au to see the unique businesses on show or visit snowymountainseucalyptusoil.com for more information.

JOB VACANCIES

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

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

Listings updated regularly.

Closing Monday 25 March 2024

Biosecurity Officer

Full Time – Bombala

Coordinator Development

Full Time – Jindabyne

Team Leader Construction

Full Time – Bombala

Closing Monday 8 April 2024

Team Leader Strategic Planning

Full Time – Cooma

OFFICE CLOSURES FOR ESSENTIAL UPGRADES

Council wishes to inform the community that its Cooma Council office will be closed to both the public and Council staff from Monday 18 March 2024 to Friday 22 March 2024 inclusive, to facilitate essential electrical, IT and safety upgrades to the Commissioner St building. Phone-lines, all digital systems, front counter services and payments will also be unavailable at any Council office region-wide on Monday 18 March 2024. Waste facilities and visitor centre services will not be impacted.

19 March: All offices, except Cooma, return to normal operations. Head to our website for more information.

JINDABYNE SKATE PARK GRAND OPENING

Calling all skaters, riders, scooters and bladers! After an eagerly anticipated wait, the all-new Jindabyne Skate Park is finally set to open its doors – or rather, ramps – to the public on Sunday 24 March 2024.

The $1.5 million upgrade project, jointly funded by the Australian and NSW Governments under the Bushfire Local Economic Recovery Fund, has completely transformed this beloved facility. An opening ceremony will be held on Sunday 24 March 2024, from 11am to 3pm. There will be giveaways, demonstrations, live music, a sausage sizzle, and the chance try out the new features. Mark your calendars and get ready to shred! Visit https://qrco.de/jindyskate for more.

DA APPROVALS

Development applications, modifications, reviews or complying development certificates have been approved by Snowy Monaro Regional Council in February 2024.

In accordance with Section 4.59 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, notice is given of Council’s determination. The public is advised that Section 4.59 provides that following this notice a period of three (3) months is allowed for the commencement of legal action as to the validity of the consent or certificate. Following this three month period, these consents or certificates cannot be questioned in any legal proceeding.

The applications are available for public inspection, free of charge, at Council offices during ordinary office hours.

For applications processed through the Cooma and Jindabyne offices, please visit Council’s website: https://qrco.de/DAapprovals

COUNCIL MEETING

The March Ordinary Council Meeting is set for 1pm Thursday 21 March 2024 in Bombala. Head to https://qrco.de/SMRCmeetings to watch the live webcast, or to access this month's business paper.

DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL

Snowy Monaro Regional Council has received the following development application:

Property Address: 138 Yallakool Road COOMA 2630

Legal Description: Lot: 31 DP: 609108

Application No: 10.2024.6.1

Development Proposal: Staged - Fifty One (51) Large Lot Residential Subdivision

Applicant: The Trustee for McMahon Family Trust

Consent Authority: Snowy Monaro Regional Council

Property Address: 52 Rosemeath Road BOMBALA 2632

Legal Description: Lot: 2 DP: 852884

Application No: 10.2024.27.1

Development Proposal: Essential Energy Depot

Applicant: Integrated Consulting Pty Ltd

Consent Authority: Snowy Monaro Regional Council

These applications and accompanying documents will be on display at Council’s offices and on Council's website for twenty eight (28 days) ending on the 10 April 2024.

MAJOR ROADWORKS

Heavy patching and resealing work is underway on urban roads and streets across the region in Cooma, Adaminaby, Berridale, Bombala, and Old Adaminaby.

Jindabyne resealing works are set to commence from Tuesday 2 April 2024.

There's more work than we have room to fit, so please visit https://qrco.de/urbanroads24 to check the schedule and learn more.

Businesses and residents on scheduled roads should organise alternative parking during works. Any vehicles remaining on the street will affect the quality of the road surface. Delays and other changes to the schedule may occur due to poor weather and other unforeseen circumstances.

END-OF-SEASON POOL CLOSURE DATES FOR 2024

Berridale Pool – Closes Thursday 28 March 2024

• Bombala Pool – Closes Sunday 7 April 2024

• Cooma Pool – Closes Thursday 28 March 2024

Jindabyne Indoor Swimming Pool is open yearround. Visit our website for opening times.

BRIDGEWORKS AND ROAD CLOSURE: NUMBLA VALE

Council advises that work will commence on the abutments of Kelleys Bridge on Matong Road over Numbla Creek in Numbla Vale/Jimenbuen from Monday 18 March 2024.

The bridge will be closed to all traffic from 8am to 5pm on weekdays for approximately four weeks, weather and resources permitting. A five-tonne load limit will apply outside of these times. This project is part of our bridge improvement program, complementing major repairs and upgrades completed on Kelleys Bridge in 2023. Residents have been notified directly by letter, following a community meeting earlier in 2024. Contact us with any questions or concerns. Call 1300 345 345 or email council@smrc.nsw.gov.au to get in touch.

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST: SNOWY RIVER HOSTEL

At the request of interested parties for more time to develop their submissions, Council has extended the closing date for expressions of interest to provide short-term respite care (or similar services) for Snowy Monaro residents through repurposing Snowy River Hostel in Berridale.

Respite care is Council’s preferred operating model for the future use of the Snowy River Hostel site. This includes ‘cottage respite’ services provided under the Commonwealth Home Support Programme, short-term accommodation or respite care provided under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), or other respite models outside of the specific examples listed above. Council may consider alternative operating models for the site. These include alternative care models to support people over the age of 65 years, affordable or community housing, and crisis housing.

Expressions of interest must include a sound business case, containing:

The proposed business model

Evidence to support the business model, and the viability of the service or service options presented

A demonstration of the need for the service or service options proposed, with a preference for statistical data in support of these claims

Information about the proposed provider’s existing service footprint in the region, including a list of the services offered and operating locations

Resourcing options and evidence for the proposed model

The proposed provider’s entity details, entity name, ABN/CAN, contact details, proposed use, proposed commencement date

Tenure proposed for the facility

Any limitations – including potential limitations – on providing the proposed service, such as grant appli-cations or funding sources

Expressions of interest must be submitted by email before 9am Wednesday 27 March 2024 to council@snowymonaro.nsw.gov.au

All enquiries, including briefing bookings, are to be directed to Bianca Padbury.

Phone: 1300 345 345

Email: bianca.padbury@snowymonaro.nsw.gov.au

COMMITTEE NOMINATIONS

Recreation-loving, civic-minded residents are invited to apply for a position on the Snowy Monaro Open Spaces and Recreational Facilities Section 355 Advisory Committee. This community advisory body will assist and advise Council on the management and stewardship of our public spaces and recreational facilities.

The committee serves as a link between the community and Council, by joining you will:

Offer suggestions on the delivery of action items within the Recreation and Open Spaces Strategy;

Provide preference on the service levels of the recreation facilities;

Provide input on the development of asset management and recreational facility plans; Provide recommendations regarding priorities on projects; and Work with Council and the community to develop project concepts

Applications close 11.59pm Monday 1 April 2024. To apply, please visit https://qrco.de/s355 to download and complete the Section 355 Committee nomination form.

Nominees should provide a brief outline of their involvement within the community and their connection to regional open space and recreational groups.

Submit your completed nomination form to any Council office, by email, post, or in person:

Email: council@snowymonaro.nsw.gov.au

Post: PO Box 714, COOMA NSW 2630

Questions? Contact Council’s Governance Team.

Local photographer celebrates mums

Review of Raglan Gallery’s latest exhibition

By KAREN FORMAN

SO MUCH love. The sort of love that gives you goosebumps. That makes your heart beat just that little bit faster and louder.

Love is what photographer Katie Phillips’ exquisite new exhibition, Mummahood, is all about and when you enter the Tillers Gallery at The Raglan in Cooma before March 24, love is what you will feel, taste and be touched by. Not just any love. But mother love. Woman love. Mother and baby love. Mother and grownup ospring love.

I wasn’t expecting to quite feel so much emotion when I showed up on opening night of Katie’s third annual Mummahood show. I love art and I love music (and very much enjoyed the ambience provided at the

opening by Cooma musician Caroline Fox on piano and Laura Davidson on vocals). I was in a good mood and excited about seeing the exhibition of Katie’s work.

But, I got four images in, and I was almost in tears. Maybe it is because I am a mother myself and my baby has just turned 18 years old. Suddenly I was seeing my daughter in the pictures of women in pregnancy, in the pictures of women cradling a baby in a eld in the so Monaro Plains a ernoon light, in the pictures of little girls with their mums and siblings, and in the pictures of several generations of mothers. I was feeling most of the emotions I felt as she was growing up - and what I am feeling now with her in adulthood and me working out ‘what happens next’.

It was like life was ash-

ing in front of my eyes.

Katie, who works in art therapy as well as a photographer in her own business, appears to have a very rare ability to capture emotion, not just using beautiful places, so owing dresses and cute babies, but by focussing on the eyes of her subjects. They say the eyes are the window to the soul and this is certainly true of the photographs in the 2024 Mummahood collection.

The big brother, his eyes full of con dence and importance in his new role, tugging on Mum’s arm as she leads his mother and newborn baby sibling through a forest.

The little baby, unsure about the person taking a photo, but Mum’s looking reassuredly into her eyes, no words needed.

The nine months pregnant mums, posing in gor-

geous owing gowns, hands protectively on tummies, their eyes showing their excitement, their uncertainty, their relief, for what is to come.

Growing up with brothers, adventuring in the outdoors, I always preferred the company of males and didn’t feel like I belonged with women. I was a free spirit, a global traveller, and my female friends were women like me. Not all that maternal and more black sheep than white.

Things changed a er my daughter was born and I found I craved the company and warmth and maternal nurturing of women. My own mum, aunts, cousins, other mums. The Mummahood exhibition, which Katie intends to create every year ‘because motherhood isn’t over in just one showing’, captures exactly those things. Whether you are a mother or not, you are guaranteed to feel very much part of the woman-

hood while viewing the photographs.

And what better day to o cially open Mummahood than on International Women’s Day?

Katie has two children, Lilly born in 2017 and twoyear-old Sparkey. She holds a Bachelor of Visual Arts, majoring in photography, from Sydney University and also has worked in art therapy at Canberra Hospital adult mental health unit and with drug and alcohol patients, which she describes as ‘amazing’.

She runs a womens’ group on Wednesdays at the Monaro Family Support Service and is in the process of a new project which will involve connection sessions of art therapy for families.

Women interested in being featured in the 2025 Mummahood project can contact Katie or the gallery and proceeds from any of her Mummahood books go to UNICEF’s Children of Gaza Foundation.

Judges announced for Bombala busking

By KAREN FORMAN

JUDGES have been announced for Bombala’s inaugural Australian National Busking Championships (ANBC) regional nals in October.

They are ANBC founder, Allan Spencer, from Cooma, professional singer/songwriter/ guitarist/performer and music teacher Simon Grace, from Berridale, and singer/guitarist/performer and music teacher Sue Sell from Jinbabyne.

Both Mrs Sell and Mr Grace began their musical careers as young people busking. Both play with bands and organise major entertainment events within the Snowy Monaro community and both work in the school system.

Mrs Sell has run the Jindabyne Carols in the Park for almost 30 years and plays in the band on the night, mentors young musicians through her role as head of music at Snowy Mountains Grammar School

(SMGS) and is involved with musical productions and community events, such as ANZAC Day and Remembrance Day.

Mr Grace runs the Berrijam Open Mic event each month, heads up a Cooma Choir, plays for the Berridale Anglican Church services and teaches guitar privately.

Mr Spencer is also a music teacher. He won the Cooma Australia Day Award in 2024 for his services to the arts community, nationwide.

“We are delighted to have judges of this calibre, from our own region, for our inaugural Bombala ANBC event,” organiser Rob Hampshire said.

“Bombala is excited as a town to become part of the ANBC family and join other centres around Australia in providing regional nals which then feed into the national grand nal to be held in Cooma in November.

“Already local businesses are coming onboard with sponsorship, o ers of busking stations

and other support and we are really looking forward to opening entries and welcoming local and visiting buskers of all ages, genres and talents, to our beautiful town on the river, with its platypus, wonderful shops and local produce.”

Mr Hampshire said Facebook and Instagram pages had been set up in the name of ANBC Bombala and would provide information about the event as it came to hand, including entries, which would open in a couple of months’ time.

Mr Hampshire said he hoped to welcome buskers from all around NSW, if not interstate, and was looking forward to a wide range of genres.

“Hopefully we will see some of our folky friends from the coast, some rock and rollers of all ages and a wide range of instruments,” he said.

“Categories will cover primary and secondary and open, soloists, duos and bands. We will also have, like the

other regional nals, a people’s choice category for people to vote for their favourite buskers and will be running some workshops in drumming and ukelele for people to try their hand at these instruments.”

He encouraged people to go online and like and follow the social media pages to keep informed.

Mrs Sell she was thrilled and honoured to accept the role of judge and looked forward to seeing some of her students busking on the day.

Mr Grace was also delighted to be involved and said he always looked forward to seeing people, especially newcomers, starting out and gaining condence.

“Many top performances started out as buskers,” he said.

“Street performance is a fantastic place to start and there are a lot of professional buskers around who make a living solely from busking.” Mr Grace said.

EXHIBITION:

Mummahood

Tillers

Raglan Cooma Wednesday to Sunday from 10.30am to 3.30pm until

2024 exhibition by photographer Katie Phillips

Gallery, The

Reena Singh (le ) and photographer Katie Phillips with the photo Katie took of Reena when pregnant with her son Yunay, now four months.

PHOTOS: Karen Forman.

Allan Spencer, founder of the Australian National Busking Championship

ANBC Bombala judge Sue Sell.

ANBC Bombala judge Simon Grace.

THE sights, sounds and tastes of dozens of cultures highlighted one of the most well attended Cooma Multicultural Festivals yet. Hundreds attended the festival in Cooma’s Centennial Park as performers and musicians came from across the Snowy Monaro, Canberra and south-east NSW to showcase their talents.

Persistent rain failed to dampen the spirits of festival attendees, performers and stall holders with many comments that this year’s festival was one of the most memorable.

The event was held on Sunday.

Cooma embraces multicultural festival

Artists encouraged to enter local awards

 Displaying plenty of enthusiasm is the Sri

By KAREN FORMAN

LOCAL artists are being encouraged to enter the Climate Action Monaro (CAM) Art Awards with just two months to nish their work.

People who like to draw, paint, illustrate, take photographs, draw cartoons, work with textiles or make collages have been invited to take part, with the only stipulation being that the nal artwork must be able to be hung on a wall.

The awards o er a showing and potential sales at an exhibition set down for May 15, the opportunity to

win cash prizes totalling around $4000, but also, as spokesperson, Wendy McDougall says, the chance for artists who really care about the environment to produce artwork and support the cause.

“Money is always a great attraction, but we hope people who really care will take part too,” she said.

Climate Action Monaro says it aims to help the community understand the causes and impacts of the warming climate, empower and enable people to help address the causes and e ects of climate change at the individual

and community level and advocate for policy change at all levels of government to reduce greenhouse emissions and address existing and future impacts of climate change.

Climate Action Monaro has asked artists to interpret the brief, ‘imagine a clean energy future’.

“This boils down to thinking about how you want your future to look, in particular when thinking of climate change and how that is a ecting us all,” Ms McDougall said.

“How you feel about what life might be like. How you imagine its should be,

could be, hope it will be.”

Ms McDougall said CAM had done the hard yards to help explain climate change, clean energy and all that was involved, in a practical and scienti c way.

“Climate Action Monaro recognises artists have a way of cutting to the chase with visual interpretations and imagery that can say so much in one artwork,” Ms McDougall said.

“The group has decided to o er this event plus make it a competition with cash involved on top of the chances of sales for the artists as much as nding new

ways of making comments about climate change.

“The work of artists speaks volumes and can be useful interpretations of the important work CAM does around nature and our future.”

Ms McDougall said another way artists could tackle the challenge was by considering the artistic genre of environmental art.

“This is a movement adopted by artists of different disciplines who are inspired by nature or use it as a raw material, transmitting its beauty and encouraging us to take care

of it,” she said.

“Environmental art forces us to think about the consequences of our behaviour on the planet.

If you think about this, if you have a vision for your thoughts, then this is exactly what the CAM Art Awards are all about.”

Artists can use objects, recycle materials and textures from nature.

To enter the awards, collect an entry form from the Raglan Gallery or online at climateactionmonaro.org.

au There is a limit of two entries per artist and entry fee is $15 per entry.

 The Sheldon Carribean Calypso Band take centre stage in Cooma’s Centennial Park.

Lankan Children’s Dance Troupe.

 Cooma’s Ethiopian community showcase a wonderful array of traditional Ethiopian cuisine.

 FESTIVAL: Cooma Multicultural Centre coordinator Yvi Henderson, Snowy Monaro Mayor Chris Hanna and Queanbeyan Multicultural Centre’s John Gunn celebrate diversity at the Cooma Multicultural Festival.

PHOTOS: Nathan Thompson

Show cattle return, life member inducted

Bombala enhances ‘family show’ standing

HUNDREDS of families have attended this year’s Bombala Show with many praising the Bombala Exhibition Society for its e orts in reducing the cost to enjoy the show’s many activities and rides.

 Supreme champion exhibit of the Bombala show was Rose Cottage Maritana, 17 months, handled by Brad Ingram. Two-days of horse events

Bombala Show as competitors

 Greg Alcock of Bungarby with Kylo Topaz, 17 months, the junior champion bull of Bombala Show.

 Judge Darren Thelan of Dalmeny checks out an exhibit in the poultry section at Bombala Show.

Cousins Paige Kimber, nine, and Harper Stewart 11, both of Bombala, admire the champion largest pumpkin at the Bombala

 Di Ingram (middle) is congratulated by president Sophie Campbell and Member for Monaro Steve Whan.

ride-all-day pass allowed many families to attend the show and celebrate the best of rural life the Bombala district has

The return of show cattle and the induction of Di Ingram as a Bombala Exhibition Society life member were two highlights of the 2024 Bombala Show.

 Dizzy heights for Violet Hopkins, aged seven, who enjoyed the many rides on o er come show day.

Live music, food and coffee!

Year of the dragon

9AM SATURDAY 30 MARCH 2024 | DENISON STREET, ADAMINABY

Easter Bunny visit Carnival activities

Wood auction

Under 5 kids’ zone

COMPETITIONS

Snowy Scheme Museum and Adaminaby Memorial Hall exhibitions Market stalls

WACKY QUACKY DUCK RACE | DOG HIGH JUMP |

EASTER BONNET PARADE | TROUT TOSSING | TUG-O-WAR | DRAGON ROAR | WATERMELON-EATING | CUPCAKE DECORATING

WACKY QUACKY DUCK RACE WITH $1,500 PRIZE MONEY

The Adaminaby Easter Fair supports fundraising for community groups

Pulling on the gloves to help Snow Gums

By LUKE TREADWELL

FOLLOWING a successful day out in 2023, NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) hosted their second annual Guthega tree planting day. Hosted by the Guthega Ski Club, the planting day took place on Saturday March 16.

The project aims to plant 1000 Snow Gums in and around Guthega village, helping regenerate areas affected by dieback caused by the Longicorn beetle.

All volunteers were thoroughly briefed on how and where to plant the Snow Gums, and enjoyed a sausage sizzle lunch.

National Park and Wildlife

Service staff provided an update on the battle against Snow Gum dieback, which has affected much of the local population, as well as other items of interest to the Guthega and alpine community.

A spokesperson for NPWS said it was a fun opportunity to get to know the community, get children involved, and allow people to do their bit for the iconic Snow Gum.

Participants learned all about site preparation, hole digging, planting, staking, protecting and mulching.

Those who took part spoke of their satisfaction in helping regenerate areas of Snow Gum and look forward to the next tree planting occasion.

Chamber progresses with light installation

THE community support at last year’s Jindabyne Snow Ball, raising nearly $20,000, has propelled the Jindabyne Chamber of Commerce forward in their mission to install speciality lighting throughout the Jindabyne CBD.

The Chamber released a statement last week saying ‘the installation goes beyond mere aesthetics; it is integral to promoting safety, bolstering the night-time economy, and cultivating an inviting

atmosphere for residents and guests alike’.

“Our [Chamber] detailed proposal, which has been submitted to council, includes a five-year plan focusing on installation, maintenance, and repair,” the statement said.

“This comprehensive strategy ensures the project’s longevity and its enduring positive impact on our community, covering several zones across Jindabyne.

“In the Chamber’s

commitment to excellence, we are carefully selecting lighting solutions that promise durability, suitability for the Alpine climate, commercialgrade quality, and resistance to vandalism.”

After gathering multiple quotes, the statement said the Chamber is in the final stages of choosing the best options that align with the community’s needs and environmental considerations.

“Our goal is to secure Council

approval and commence installation before May. This project holds immense importance for our town, and we are dedicated to meeting this timeline. We appreciate the community’s continued support and believe that collective positive vibes can truly make a difference, so please join us in keeping those fingers and toes crossed,” the statement said.

“As the Chamber focus on the lighting project, the

excitement builds for this year’s Jindabyne Snow Ball.

“This year’s Snow Ball brings the ‘Masquerade’ theme to life for an enchanting evening of mystery, elegance, and fun.

“The Chamber thanks their local community for their passion, support, and participation.

“We are profoundly grateful to be part of such a vibrant and caring community. Together, we will continue to shine a light on Jindabyne.”

Our club is committed to supporting local community members and job seekers through our vocational support program. If you are a job seeker at any level looking to improve your interview skills to help secure your dream job; please contact us to see how our experienced members may be able to assist you in:

• Preparing for job specific interviews including resume review

• Practicing your interview for your target job with a real panel of highly experienced recruiters

• Providing detailed and constructive feedback

• Providing ongoing support and mentoring through your job search

• Connecting you with appropriate support services and apprenticeship programs

EMAIL: vocationcoomarotary@gmail.com for more information

Guthega Ski Club members in partnership with NPWS staff plant 1000 trees in much loved area of Guthega.

DIEBACK: Helping to regenerate areas of Snow Gum affected by the the Longicorn beetle.

PHOTOS: Amy Slocombe NPWS

Landholders encouraged to join RFS vehicle trial Cattle, sheep market update

landowners have less than a month le to register for a trial designed to enhance rural reghting capabilities.

A collaboration between Transport for NSW and the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS), the trial enables the use of private farm re ghting vehicles without registration, provided they meet speci c eligibility criteria.

A spokesperson for the RFS said vehicles must have re- ghting equipment permanently attached, operate within a 100km radius of the storage address, and be maintained in a safe operating condition.

“These measures ensure that while not registered, these vehicles are adequately equipped to assist in emergency situations and contribute e ectively to reghting e orts,” the spokesperson said.

“To nominate a farm re ghting vehicle for the trial, submit the completed farm re ghting vehicle nomination form and include two photographs.

THE cattle market has experienced a downturn across all indicators.

Cattle yardings have decreased by 20,001 to 67,332 head, marking a 30 percent increase compared to gures from 2023. Notably, there has been a 40 percent increase in weekon-week yardings compared to 2023.

The feeder steer indicator has declined by 21c to 308c/kg liveweight (lwt), re ecting weaker prices than usual.

Yardings remain stable compared to last week, holding at around 9,257 head. Weak demand is resulting in reduced competition for well- nished cattle.

17,997 to 233,434 head, with both sheep and lamb yardings declining by 15 percent and four percent, respectively.

The light lamb indicator declined by 17c to 532c/ kg carcase weight (cwt). Yardings eased by 1849 to 25,582 head. Market reports indicate short skin and well- nished light lambs received a premium.

The mutton indicator eased by two cents to 223c/kg carcase weight (cwt). Prices are relatively mixed across states, with Victorian prices increasing by 15c due to greater competition among buyers at Ballarat. Conversely, prices decreased by seven cents at Dubbo but remain 20c above the national average.

“One photograph should be taken from the front, which includes the driver’s side of the vehicle and one from the rear, which includes the passenger side of the vehicle.”

Completed nomination forms should be sent to fv@transport.nsw.gov.au.

The farm re ghting vehicle trial will end on 31 March 2024.

The RFS spokesperson said applicants will receive an acknowledgement of submission via email.

“A copy of this form and your acknowledgement must be produced to NSW Police or authorised o cers upon request,” the spokesperson said.

Restocker yearling steers declined 16c to 339c/kg lwt. Although prices have eased across all states, yardings increased by 1542 to 5466 head. Market reports suggest buyers are becoming more selective regarding quality and are favouring heavier cattle regardless of age.

The sheep market has also experienced a downturn across all indicators. Yardings deceased by

The price di erential is attributed to relatively consistent quality at saleyards, with prices holding steady for light and medium-weight sheep and rising for heavyweight ewes.

Asheep webinar will be held on March 19 at 10am (AEDST). Visit the website the Meat and Livestock Australia for more information.

private farm fire fighting vehicles without registration.

Jindabyne rider wins Tommy Turnbull Memorial

By SUE WEST, COOMA SHOW SHOWJUMPING COORDINATOR

THE 2024 Cooma Show on March 9 was again blessed with perfect weather, and a beautifully prepared surface meant that the showjumping was excellent.

With some very accomplished horses and riders travelling to our show, Friday and Saturday classes provided a wonderful spectacle for locals throughout both days.

Many local children competed in the 50cm and 70cm classes on Friday a ernoon and the feature junior competition, the Tommy Turnbull Memorial was contested by some of our up-and-coming junior district riders.

This year, the trophy was won by talented Jindabyne junior Toby Shying riding his handy grey gelding Scottie Gilbert.

Another very capable junior rider Payten Collins from Bega featured in many of the open classes and she was awarded the sash for most successful junior over the two days.

The feature event on Saturday was the Murranumbla Livestock Grand Prix and although there was only ve horses entered, it was a great competition.

By MEAT AND LIVESTOCK AUSTRALIA

THE Wagga Wagga market last week was volatile, with significant rate fluctuations.

The winner with two beautiful clear rounds of jumping was Sarah Dreverman riding her lovely bay gelding Emmaville Van Gogh.

Sarah also rode several of Grant and Heather Hughes’ horses in the grand prix and the mini prix and it was lovely to welcome the Emmaville team to Cooma for the show.

Sarah was also awarded the sash for the most successful rider in the showjumping for the weekend.

With some last minute changes to the entertainment o ered on Saturday a ernoon is was decided to run a six-bar showjumping competition.

This event is always popular with spectators and even though it was a last minute change, the event did not disappoint and the jumping was exciting and spectacular as two horses made it through the ve rounds of competition.

In the end, they could not be separated so it was equal rst to Lane Clarke riding Emmaville Blue Diamond and Sarah Dreverman riding Emmaville Twist.

Thank you to the committee who had the foresight to support and sponsor this event at the last minute.

Special thanks to our judge Dallas Golby who hails from Shep-

The fences were set at 1.35m –1.40m and spectators were treated to a wonderful display as Sarah Dreverman (a former local rider) and Deon Williams from Bega challenged each other for the main prize.

parton but has past connections on the Monaro and to the course builder Kirsty McPaul from Bega.

All our marshalls, sponsors, and helpers make the show possible, thank you all.

▲ WINNER: Toby Shying receiving his award, the Tommy Turnbull Memorial Shield from Dallas Golby, judge and Michele Balaz, the daughter of the late Tommy Turnbull.

Buyers faced a mixed offering of lambs, many unfinished or with longer wool.

All buyers made it to the sale however major domestic processor competition was minimal. Restockers were few with the dry conditions in the back of everyone’s minds. Feedlot buyers focused on well-bred shorter skin lambs in trade weight classes.

Competition for trade lambs was inconsistent, leading to some significant price drops, however short skinned well shaped lambs equalled last week’s rates and in isolated sales sold to dearer tends.

Lambs weighing 20 to 24kg traded from $90 to $154, averaging 607c/ kg cwt. Store lambs declined by $12, and light lambs for processors decreased by $10 to $13, with more substantial drops in isolated sales.

Hoggets came under pressure, struggling for competition, prices ranged from $51 to $118. Heavy lambs saw increased interest, with 26 to 30kg holding firm at $155 to $203, while those over 30kg rose by $6, fetching $190 to $241.

Big grain fed Merino lambs sold from $165 to $204/head. In the mutton sale, additional buyers were present, all eager for a market share. Heavy ewes fetched up to $12 dearer, averaging 272c/kg cwt. Trade sheep drew a larger group of buyers, trading between $44 to $69, averaging 232c/kg cwt.

Cooma Show attract strong exhibits, entrants for 2024

WITH pavilion entries

strong, quality livestock on display and plenty of the usual Cooma Show favourities attracting a good field, winning an award at this year’s show was a tough prospect.

Below are some of the results from the Cooma Show. A full list of results can be found on The Monaro Post’s new website - www.monaropost.com.au

Needlework

Most successful exhibitorDiana Alcock

Most successful juniorQuinn Stewart

Best in show - Holly Regan.

Fibrecraft

Michael Connellan Trophy - Carol Rixon

Funds for fibrecraft sashCarol Rixon

Annette Schefer Memorial

most successful knittingSonja T Sim

Woollen garment competition - Sonja T Sim

Cooking

Most successful exhibitorOlwyn Davies

Most successful exhibitor junior - Hannah Nockles

Most successful exhibitor primary - Bella Schofield

Most successful exhibitor pre-school - Cooma North Pre-School Champion cake - Melanie Jackson

Rich fruit cake Local Regional - Andrew Whiddon

Rich fruit cake zone group - Jeanette Allen

Homebrew Champion exhibit - Phillip Krucler

Reserve champion exhibitEverard Clynk

Condiments

Most successful exhibitorMargaret Barron

Most successful exhibitor Junior - Adriana Thaler

Wood Chopping Junior (U. 17 YRS) 275 U/H HCP - First, Ben Hopkins Novice 250 Standing - First, Shaun O’Connor; second, Sam Ogilvy and third, Frank Morrison.

Novice 275 U/H HCP - First, Frank Morrison; second, Sam Ogilvy and third, Kaliyah Odium Ladies 275 U/H HCP -

First, Zalt Odlum; second, Kaliyah Odlum and third, Steph Raddo

Veteran S/B - First, Michael Yelds; second, Peter Knight, and third Shaun

O’Connor

OPen 275 S/B HCP - First, Evan Paterson; second, Damian Hopkins and third, Brad wilton

Open 300 U/H HCP - First, Evan Paterson; second, Tarlo Odgum and third, Shaun O’Connor

Championship H/H 300 - First, Damian Hopkins; second, Tarlo Odlum and third, Evan Paterson

Poll Dorset

Poll Dorset ram lambshorn

First - SunnySlope Poll

Dorsets- MM & PJ Shelly, Cooma

Second - SunnySlope Poll

Dorsets- MM & PJ Shelly, Cooma

Poll Dorset ram, one year and over- shorn

First - SunnySlope Poll

Dorsets- MM & PJ Shelly, Cooma

Champion Poll Dorset ramSunnySlope Poll Dorsets-

MM & PJ Shelly, Cooma

Poll Dorset ewe, one year and over-Shorn

First - SunnySlope Poll

Dorsets- MM & PJ Shelly, Cooma

Champion Poll Dorset

SunnySlope Poll DorsetsMM & PJ Shelly, Cooma

Poll Dorset Group of 3

SunnySlope Poll DorsetsMM & PJ Shelly, Cooma

Border Leicester

Border leicester ram lamb - wool

First - Normanhurst Border

Leicester Stud- Corkhill

Family Boorowa

Second - Normanhurst

Border Leicester StudCorkhill Family Boorowa

Border leicester ram lamb - shorn

First - Normanhurst Border

Leicester Stud- Corkhill

Family Boorowa

Second - Normanhurst

Border Leicester StudCorkhill Family Boorowa

Border leicester ramone year and over - wool

First - Normanhurst Border

Leicester Stud- Corkhill

Family Boorowa

Second - Wooloona Border

Leicester Stud- V.A. Ross

Holbrook

Border leicester ram one year and over - shorn

First - Wells Station Border

Leicester Stud- Hudson

Family Canberra

Second - Wells Station

Border Leicester StudHudson Family Canberra

Champion Border

Leicester RamNormanhurst Border

Leicester Stud- Corkhill

Family Boorowa

Reserve: Wooloona Border Leicester

Stud- V.A. Ross Holbrook

Border Leicester ewe lamb - wool

First - Normanhurst Border

Leicester Stud- Corkhill

Family Boorowa

Second - Normanhurst

Border Leicester StudCorkhill Family Boorowa

Border Leicester ewe lamb - shorn

First - Normanhurst Border

Leicester Stud- Corkhill

Family Boorowa

Second - Normanhurst

Border Leicester StudCorkhill Family Boorowa

Border Leicester ewe, one year and over - wool

First - Normanhurst Border

Leicester Stud- Corkhill

Family Boorowa

Second - Normanhurst

Border Leicester StudCorkhill Family Boorowa

Border Leicester ewe, one year and over - shorn

First - Wells Station Border

leicester Stud- Hudson

Family Canberra

Second - Wells Station

Border leicester StudHudson Family Canberra

Champion border

leicester ewe

Normanhurst Border

Leicester Stud- Corkhill

Family Boorowa

Res

Normanhurst Border

Leicester Stud- Corkhill

Family Boorowa

Border Leicester Group of 3

First - Normanhurst Border

Leicester Stud- Corkhill

Family Boorowa

Border Leicester pair ram

First - Normanhurst Border

Leicester Stud- Corkhill

Family Boorowa

Border Leicester pair ewe

First - Normanhurst Border

Leicester Stud- Corkhill

Family Boorowa

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11.00 Would I Lie To You?

11.35 Louis Theroux: Miami Mega Jail. (M)

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7.30 As Time Goes By. (PG) Lionel and Jean go away for the weekend.

8.40 Midsomer Murders. (M) Tragedy strikes after a local curate is trapped in a giant straw effigy during a bonfire festival.

10.40 Forensics: Catching The Killer: Murder At The Allotment. (MA15+)

11.40 Footy Classified. (M)

6.30 JAG. (PG)

7.30 Bull. (M) The team experiences a conflict of interest.

8.30 NCIS. (M) Still searching for the elusive Benham Parsa, the team investigates the murder of a port authority officer.

9.25 Hawaii Five-0. (M) A girl draws a picture of a murder scene.

10.20 NCIS: Hawai’i. (M)

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7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Hard Quiz. 9.00 Gruen.

9.40 The Weekly.

10.10 Penn & Teller: Fool Us.

10.55 Whose Line Is It Anyway?

11.15 Adam Hills: The Last Leg.

6.25 Children’s Programs.

7.05 Riley Rocket.

7.20 Bluey.

7.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 8.00 Would I Lie To You? (PG)

8.30 Movie: The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn –Part 2. (2012) (M) Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson.

Movie: Pan’s Labyrinth. (2006) (MA15+)

6.25 Children’s Programs.

7.30 Shaun The Sheep.

7.40 Kung Fu Panda: Legends Of Awesomeness. (PG)

8.00 Transformers: EarthSpark.

8.25 Dragon Ball Super. (PG)

9.10 Dwight In Shining Armour. (PG) 9.35 Phoenix Rise. (PG) 11.15 Close.

6.30 Bargain Hunt. Hosted by Christina Trevanion.

7.30 Father Brown. (M) A professor seeks Father Brown’s help.

8.30 The Coroner. (M) After a rival publican of Mick’s is found dead on the beach, Jane tries to clear his name.

10.30 Murdoch Mysteries. (M)

11.30 Father Brown. (M)

12.30 Bargain Hunt.

6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG) A stock ticker is brought into the shop. 7.00 Football. AFL. Round 2. St Kilda v Collingwood. From the MCG.

10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews.

11.00 Mighty Ships. 12.00 Building Giants. (PG)

6.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. (PG)

7.00 The Nanny. (PG)

7.30 Survivor 46. (PG) Hosted by Jeff Probst.

9.00 Movie: 21 Jump Street. (2012) (MA15+) Channing Tatum, Jonah Hill. A pair of cops are sent back to a local high school to blend in and bring down a synthetic drug ring.

11.10 Medium. (MA15+)

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 RBT. (PG)

8.30 Australia Behind Bars. (M) Presented by Melissa Doyle. 9.30 World’s Most Dangerous Prisoners. (M) Takes a look at people behind bars. 10.30 Coroner. (M)

11.30 The Real Murders Of Orange County. (M)

6.30 JAG. (PG) An officer is accused of helping terrorists.

7.30 Soccer. AFC 2026 World Cup Qualifiers. Second round. Australia v Lebanon. From CommBank Stadium, Sydney.

10.30 NCIS: New Orleans. (M) Pride and Lasalle travel to war-torn South Ossetia. 11.25 Bull. (M)

6.00 Frasier. (PG)

7.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG)

8.30 Two And A Half Men. (PG) Charlie has a colonoscopy to avoid visiting Chelsea’s parents.

10.00 Two And A Half Men. (M)

6.30 Bargain Hunt.

7.30 The Yorkshire Steam Railway: All Aboard. (PG)

8.30 Escape To The Country. Steve Brown takes part in a double challenge.

12.30 House Calls To The Rescue.

6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG) The shop security guard takes time off. 7.00 AFL: Friday Night Countdown. A lead-up to the Friday night AFL match.

7.20 Football. AFL. Round 2. Adelaide v Geelong. From Adelaide Oval.

10.30 AFL PostGame Show.

11.15 Armchair Experts. (M)

12.00 Get On Extra.

7.30 Movie: The Hobbit: The Desolation Of Smaug. (2013) (M) Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen, Richard Armitage. Bilbo Baggins and his companions continue their epic quest to reclaim the lost dwarf kingdom of Erebor.

11.10 Medium. (MA15+) Allison borrows a mysterious pair of glasses.

6.30 Antiques Roadshow.

7.30 David Attenborough’s Dynasties II: Cheetah. (PG) 8.40 Movie: The Hitman’s Bodyguard. (2017) (MA15+) Ryan Reynolds, Samuel L Jackson. A bodyguard protects the life of a hit man.

11.00 Movie: Judas And The Black Messiah. (2021) (MA15+)

6.30 JAG. (PG)

7.30 Bull. (M) Bull and Benny defend an estranged couple.

8.30 NCIS. (M) When DiNozzo confronts a man impersonating a navy officer, the run-in ends in a shootout.

9.25 NCIS: Hawai’i. (M) The mother of a young boy goes missing. 11.15 Bull. (M)

6.00 Frasier. (PG)

6.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG)

7.30 Basketball.

9.30

7.05 Karma’s World.

7.20 Bluey.

7.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG)

8.00 QI. (M)

8.30 Live At The Apollo. (M)

9.15 Whose Line Is It

Anyway? (PG)

10.05 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL. (M)

10.35 MythBusters. (PG)

11.25 Double Parked. (M)

11.50 Portlandia. (M)

6.05 Children’s Programs. 8.10 Hotel Transylvania. 8.20 Danger Mouse. 8.30 Almost Naked Animals.

8.45 Camp Lakebottom.

8.55 The PM’s Daughter.

9.20 Dwight In Shining Armour. (PG) 9.45 Children’s Programs. 11.15 Close.

6.00 Heathrow. (PG)

6.30 The Yorkshire Vet. (PG)

8.30 Escape To The Country. Chris Bavin presents some beautiful properties to a couple returning to the UK after 20 years living in Canada.

11.30 The Yorkshire Vet In Autumn. (PG)

12.30 Penelope Keith’s Hidden Villages. (PG)

6.00 Pawn Stars. (PG)

7.00 Storage Wars. (PG)

7.30 Movie: Oblivion. (2013) (M) Tom Cruise. A drone repairman rescues a stranger.

10.05 Movie: Passengers. (2016) (M) Jennifer Lawrence. A passenger on a spaceship faces a malfunction.

7.30 Movie: Journey To The Centre Of The Earth. (2008) (PG) Brendan Fraser, Josh Hutcherson. A group of people discover a lost world.

9.30 Movie: Stargate. (1994) (PG) Kurt Russell, James Spader. An egyptologist helps unlock a mysterious artefact that serves as a gateway to another world.

12.00 Made In Chelsea. (M)

7.00 Rugby Union. Super Rugby Pacific. Round 5. Western Force v Queensland Reds. From HBF Park, Perth. 9.30 Super Rugby Pacific Post-Match. Post-match analysis and interviews.

9.45 Movie: The Great Train Robbery. (1978) (PG) Sean Connery. A criminal plots to steal a shipment of gold. 12.00 Memory Lane. (PG)

6.30 JAG. (PG)

7.30 Bull. (M) Bull defends a religious leader.

8.30 NCIS. (M) The NCIS team investigates the death of a US Navy commander who trained athletes.

9.25 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M) Sam is convinced the theft of software is connected to the disappearance of a girl.

11.15 Bull. (M)

6.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) After realising he has wasted his life researching string theory, Sheldon searches for a new field of science.

10.30 Friends. (PG) Monica becomes obsessed with acquiring Phoebe’s secret cookie recipe. Joey accepts Rachel’s help with sailing.

12.00 Home Shopping.

7.05 Karma’s World.

7.20 Bluey.

7.30 Spicks And Specks.

8.00 QI.

8.30 Louis Theroux: America’s Most Dangerous Pets. (M)

9.30 You Can’t Ask That. (M)

10.00 Ragdoll.

10.50 Death In Paradise.

11.50 Penn & Teller: Fool Us.

6.05 Children’s Programs. 8.10 Hotel Transylvania.

Danger Mouse. 8.30 Almost Naked Animals. 8.45 Camp Lakebottom. 8.55 The PM’s Daughter. 9.20 Dwight In Shining Armour. (PG)

9.45 Children’s Programs. 10.15 Rage. (PG) 11.20 Close.

6.00 Imagine Holidays Iconic Rail Journeys. (PG)

6.30 Kath & Kim. (PG)

7.05 The Vicar Of Dibley. (PG)

8.35 Vera. (M) A businessman is killed during a home invasion.

10.35 Hornby: A Model Empire. (PG)

11.35 The Vicar Of Dibley. (PG)

6.00 Border Security USA. (PG) Narrated by Grant Bowler.

6.30 Football. AFL. Round 2. West Coast v GWS Giants. From Optus Stadium, Perth.

9.30 Movie: Logan. (2017) (MA15+) Hugh Jackman, Dafne Keen. In a dystopian future, one of the last mutants embarks on a road trip to guide a young fugitive to safety.

7.30 Movie: Ocean’s Twelve. (2004) (M) Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Matt Damon. The gang plans a series of robberies in Europe to pay back the victim of their previous heist.

10.00 Movie: Heat. (1995) (MA15+) Al Pacino, Robert De Niro. A decorated detective pursues an equally devious master criminal across Los Angeles.

6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG) Hawkeye treats a celebrity boxer.

8.30 Movie: The Dead Pool. (1988) (M) Clint Eastwood, Patricia Clarkson, Liam Neeson. A cop investigates a murder and the game of “dead pool”, in which people bet on celebrities dying.

10.30 Movie: Cold Sweat. (1970) (M) Charles Bronson.

6.30 JAG. (PG) While preparing to give a lecture about an 1842 naval courtmartial, Mac daydreams about events of the case.

7.30 NCIS. (M) After a bomb detonates at a military charity concert, the team tries to determine who the target was.

6.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG)

8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (M) Sheldon visits his mother in Houston.

8.30 Two And A Half Men. (M) Chelsea’s university roommate stays at the house while she recovers from a break-up.

10.00 South Park. (M)

11.30 South Park. (MA15+) 12.00 Home Shopping.

George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces.

10.10 Louis Theroux: By Reason Of Insanity. (M)

11.10 Would I Lie To You?

11.40 QI.

12.15 Whose Line Is It Anyway?

9.35 Phoenix Rise. (PG) 10.10 Rage. (PG)

Close.

6.30 Bargain Hunt. Presented by Charlie Ross.

7.30 Doc Martin. (PG) Martin tries to help a local radio host.

8.30 Foyle’s War. (M) While investigating a possible murder at a country house, Foyle is charged with sedition.

10.45 Railroad Australia. (PG)

11.45 Doc Martin. (PG)

6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG)

7.30 Outback Opal Hunters. (PG)

8.30 Adventure Gold Diggers. (PG) Donnie confronts poachers.

9.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. (M) Team Salvage tries to refloat a damaged vessel.

10.30 Deep Water Salvage. (PG)

11.30 Ax Men. (M)

6.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. (PG)

7.00 The Nanny. (PG)

7.30 Seinfeld. (PG)

8.30 Movie: Three Amigos! (1986) (PG) Steve Martin, Chevy Chase. Three actors defend a desert town.

10.35 Seinfeld. (PG)

11.35 The Nanny. (PG)

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. Fiona Bruce returns to Scotland.

7.30 Death In Paradise. (M) A TV presenter is murdered.

8.40 The Madame Blanc Mysteries. (M) A musician is found dead with a head injury and a strange symbol drawn on his face.

10.40 Whitstable Pearl. (M)

11.40 Footy Classified. (M)

6.30 JAG. (PG)

7.30 Bull. (M) Bull defends a religious leader.

8.30 NCIS. (M) McGee’s girlfriend Delilah gets a break in a controversial case and turns to the team for help.

10.20 NCIS: Los Angeles.

(M) The team uncovers a cartel’s plan.

11.15 Evil. (M)

6.00 Frasier. (PG)

6.30 Neighbours. (PG)

7.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG)

8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (M)

8.30 Two And A Half Men. (M) Alan becomes attracted to Jake’s friend’s mum.

10.00 Rules Of Engagement. (PG)

11.00 Frasier. (PG)

12.00 Home Shopping.

6.25 Children’s Programs.

6.30 Bargain Hunt.

7.30 Call The Midwife. (M) A baby girl Jenny delivered is stolen.

8.40 A Touch Of Frost. (M) Frost believes the death of a soldier is linked to an armed robbery.

10.55 Chris Tarrant’s

Extreme Railway Journeys. (PG)

11.55 Bargain Hunt.

6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG) Rick Harrison heads to Boston.

7.30 Outback Truckers. (M) Slick rushes to deliver a house to a remote community and get home in time for Christmas.

9.30 Ice Road Truckers. (M) The truckers deliver a fragile oil derrick to the new MGM exploration site.

11.30 Barrett-Jackson: Revved Up. (PG)

6.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. (PG)

7.00 The Nanny. (PG)

7.30 Seinfeld. (PG)

8.30 Movie: The Spy Who Dumped Me. (2018) (MA15+) Mila Kunis, Kate McKinnon. Two friends become entangled in a conspiracy.

10.45 Seinfeld. (PG)

11.45 Dating No Filter. (M)

6.30 Antiques Roadshow.

7.30 New Tricks. (M) An alternative-medicine practitioner is murdered.

8.40 Agatha Christie’s Marple. (PG) A disliked local is found murdered.

10.40 The Killer Nanny: Did She Do It? (M)

11.40 Madam Secretary. (M)

6.30 Bondi Rescue. (PG) A horrific incident occurs in North Bondi.

7.00 Soccer. AFC 2026 World Cup Qualifier. Second round. Australia v Lebanon. From GIO Stadium, Canberra.

10.15 FBI. (M) Maggie and OA search for a suspect who seems deadset on revenge against Wall Street’s elite.

6.00 Frasier. (PG)

6.30 Neighbours. (PG)

7.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG)

8.30 Two And A Half Men. (PG) Charlie is upset with Alan.

9.00 Two And A Half Men. (M)

10.00 Rules Of Engagement. (PG)

11.00 Frasier. (PG)

12.00 Home Shopping.

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MARCH 20 - 25 | 2024

ADDRESS: 7 Stratos Place, Cooma.

Agent: Boller & Co.

SECURE your next home with exquisite nish, xtures and style. Boasting 223 sqm of residence, this

classic and functional oor plan will serve the whole family well into the future.

Situated on a 752m2 block in the incredibly popular area, with new solar panels, (23) and an 8kw system. This home was designed with a

tasteful use of light and colour, that sets this home apart.

Features include:

• Spacious lounge/living rooms

• Modern stylish kitchen with electric cooking

• Four bedrooms with BIR, master bedroom with WIR and ensuite

• Ducted reverse cycle

• Large four car garage and under house storage

• Two entertaining areas overlooking landscaped yard

• Solar panels (23) and an eight-kw system

Call Tracy at Boller & Co Cooma today and book your inspection6452 4155

BROADVIEW is an opportunity to purchase a highly regarded, productive sheep and cattle property in the well known

Consisting of 579.05ha/1430.83 (approx) of fertile black and red basalt soils, featuring highly productive river flats and an arable area of approximately 1300ac and 1200ac of pasture improved country.

Pastures are primarily phalaris and sub clover and the property is subdivided into 37 paddocks with significant amount of the fencing in new condition.

Water security is a feature with approx 5km frontage to Bombala and Undowah Rivers, a reticulated trough system and dams throughout. Two water pumps on the Bombala River feed the trough system and the homestead. Irrigation license also included.

Carrying capacity in current condition is 6000 DSE.

Quality improvements include:

• Three to four bedroom renovated homestead

• Renovated four bedroom managers cottage

• Located approximately 20 minutes drive south east of Dalgety, access via ROC as well as current track in use

• Circa 1990’s built 2 bedroom stone cottage in the approximate location of the original settlers hut.

• Recently renovated to the highest standards with new kitchen and bathroom, polished timber floors throughout. Three combustion fireplaces, open plan kitchen, dining

• Verandah undercover on both easterly as well as westerly side of house

• Fenced into 10 paddocks, granite derived soils

• Bound by the mighty Snowy

• Modern four stand raised board shear ing shed

• Multiple machinery sheds

• Two sets of sheep yards

• Two sets of cattle yards

• Two water pumps on Bombala River

• Reticulated trough system

• Two grain silos

For further information or register to bid, please contact the agents Matthew Green 0429 991 241 or Christine McIntosh 0427 584 004.

Online

Tuesday 16th April 2024

Venue: Realtair Online Auction Website

Inspect: By Appointment with Exclusive Agent Only. Conditions Apply

Pristine high country

and a spring fed water course running through the property.

The gently undulating country is scattered with White Gum, Manna Gum and Snow Gums, with mostly native pasture throughout, some white clover present.

Heart of the Snowy Mountains

ADDRESS: 48 Oliver Street, Berridale NSW 2628

DON’T miss this opportunity to secure a vacant building block nestled in the town of Berridale, heart of the Snowy Mountains. Zoned RU5, 1,017m2 in size with all town connections available.

Just a stone’s through away from the local primary school, pool and many local shops and cafés.

48 Oliver Street is a perfect place to build your first home or perhaps an investment property. With everything available at your fingertips, building doesn’t get any easier that this!

at 6:30pm

The property features a dual occupancy dwelling entitlement under the current LEP, subject to all relevant approvals of course, offering numerous potential building sites with a vast array of outlooks.

Newly fenced along the boundaries, one internal fence dividing the property into two paddocks and large areas of rock free ground suitable for horses and other livestock. Water supplied via one small dam

Scarlett’s Corner forms part of a rich history dating back to the early pastoral roots of the Monaro, once part of the well renowned high country grazing property of Kara owned by the Sturgeon family for more than 150 years.

Scarlett’s Corner’s proposed Lot 5 Avonside Road, Avonside NSW 2628 goes to online auction on Tuesday April 16, 2024 at 6:30pm via the Realtair website.

Don’t miss your opportunity to not only own your own piece of land in a picturesque location, but own a piece of local history.

• Located approx. 3kms along the recently resurfaced Avonside Road, boasting new bitumen roadside frontage to both front gates. Conveniently located with equal distance to Jindabyne and Berridale alike

• Spectacular views looking towards the main range, and the everchanging colours of the mountains

• Numerous potential building sites offering a vast array of outlooks; Build on top of the escarpment to capture the magnificent main range or in one of the lower more protected pockets with a glorious rural vista over the surrounding landscape

• Dual occupancy dwelling entitlement permissible under the current LEP, subject to all relevant approvals of course

• Predominantly granite derived soils with native pastures, some white clover present. Gently undulating country with a scatter of mature native timber including White Gum, Manna Gum and Snow Gum

• One small dam as well as a spring fed water course running through the property and an additional dam site to the rear of the property

• An accessible property with large areas of rock free ground and a mix of flat and undulating territory, suitable for horses and other livestock

• Newly fenced along the boundaries (ringlock & barbed wire) with one internal fence dividing the property into 2 paddocks

AGENTS COMMENTS:

“Scarlett’s Corner” holds a rich history of the mountain settlers and was once part of the Sturgeon Dynasty’s magnificent well renowned high country grazing property of Kara. Approx. 100 acres or 40 hectares of pristine high country, suitable for horses and other livestock just waiting for you to build your dream home. Can you see it now? Looking out from the verandah watching the sun set behind the peaks of the main range painting the never-ending sky in rays of pink and orange clouds. Don’t hesitate and contact our office to book your private inspection today!

Contact: Maddy Kirshner & Aaron Mackay

P: 02 6456 6783

W: kirshnermackay.com.au

Online

Auction: Tuesday 16th April 2024

Commencing 6:30pm

Venue: Realtair Online Auction Website

Inspect: By Appointment with Exclusive Agent Only.

Conditions Apply

Contact: Maddy Kirshner & Aaron Mackay

P: 02 6456 6783

W: kirshnermackay.com.au

Online Auction: Tuesday 26th March 2024

Commencing

Excellent views of mountains, Eucumbene Dam

ARE you looking for somewhere with excellent views, close to the best fishing spots, and still within an easy drive to the snow resorts?

Look no further than Yanga.

Yanga, 2049 Middlingbank Road, Middlingbank NSW 2630, has stunning views of the snow capped ranges to the west during the winter months, and overlooks Eucumbene Dam to the north.

Not only does Eucumbene Dam offer excellent views every day, but it also offers some of the best fishing in the Monaro. For the keen skiers and snowboarders out there, the major snow resorts are within an hour’s drive or so.

Yanga features a circa 1950s built two/three bedroom concrete block home which was extended around the 1990s.

Within the house you will find two spacious living areas, a formal dining room, a huge walk in robe, bathroom, mudroom, laundry and a galley style kitchen. There is also direct access to the undercover car port from the mud room.

During the winter months you will find three wood fireplaces throughout to keep you toasty warm.

Spanning over 55.56 hectares or 137.24 acres, this beautiful property is fenced into five paddocks with reliable water from five dams, a spring, a bore, a windmill, three troughs, and 2 x 20,000L water tanks.

For those looking at running some livestock, the property features steel sheep yards and a functioning woolshed which is in need of some minor repairs.

• Located about 30 minutes drive west of Cooma and approximately

minutes drive north of Berridale. Overlooking Eucumbene Dam to the north and the snowcapped ranges to the west during the winter months

• Circa 1950s built concrete block home extended about 1990s, 2/3 bedrooms, 2 spacious living areas, formal dining, huge walk in robe, bathroom, mudroom, laundry and gally style

Overall, the property is lightly timbered and our owner estimates it is about 95 percent graz able.

As the property falls under the RU1 primary production zoning, dual occupancy is permis sible under the current LEP, subject to all rel evant authorities of course.

Yanga presents an excellent opportunity to acquire a high quality rural holding with good bitumen road frontage ideally located to enjoy all of the family’s hobbies!

Yanga, 2049 Middlingbank Road, Middling bank NSW 2630 goes to online auction on Tues day April 9, 2024, at 6:30pm via the Realtair website.

Don’t miss out on your opportunity to ac quire this amazing property before it’s too late.

• Located about 45 minutes drive from Cooma as well as Bombala and 1 ½ hours to Tathra

• The perfect starter grazing or lifestyle block

• Predominantly basalt derived soils with a small amount of granite present

• Owner estimates 95% grazable, scattered gums throughout with an estimated 5% heavily timbered

• A healthy mixture of native vegetation, as well as clovers and ryegrass with a strong fertiliser history

• Infrastructure includes original 1840 cottage as well as 1888 main house comfortable enough to spend a few nights, mains power, internet and mobile reception. Workshop or shed surrounded by a small garden all forming part of the original homestead complex

• Second dwelling off grid originally built 1927 for one of the settlers sons and used in recent times as shearers or workers quarters when needed

• Functional two stand woolshed and steel sheep yards as well as excellent steel cattle yards with Q-catch crush

• Fenced in to six paddocks, six dams (three are spring fed), Black Spring Creek and the headwaters of the Undowa River ensuring a secure water supply

• Traditionally one of the Monaro’s highest rainfall areas

AGENTS COMMENTS:

This is an excellent opportunity to acquire a small rural holding with a reputation for producing quality livestock over the years. Sound infrastructure in place, steeped in history reminiscent of times long gone.

Contact: Nick Kirshner & Aaron Mackay

P: 02 6456 6783 W: kirshnermackay.com.au

Online

Auction: Tuesday 9th April 2024

Commencing 6:30pm

Venue: Realtair Online Auction Website

Inspect: By Appointment with Exclusive Agent Only. Conditions Apply

Don’t hesitate and call our sales team now for your own private inspection!

Contact: Nick Kirshner & Aaron Mackay

P: 02 6456 6783

W: kirshnermackay.com.au

Online Auction: Tuesday 23rd April 2024

Commencing 6:30pm

Venue: Realtair Online Auction Website

Inspect: By Appointment with

Exclusive Agent Only. Conditions Apply

lifestyle block

ARE you looking for your first grazing property or to expand your current enterprise? Or a lifestyle block where you can enjoy all aspects of life on the land?

Look no further than Thoko.

Thoko, 995 Newline Road, Glen Allen NSW 2631 is a 173.83 hectare or 436.96 acre (approx.) property located some 45 minutes drive from Cooma and Bombala alike, as well as one and a half hours to Tathra, in what is considered traditionally as one of the Monaro’s highest rainfall areas.

Featuring a healthy mixture of native vegetation, clovers and ryegrass with a strong fertilizer history, the owner estimates the property is 95 percent grazable and five percent heavily timbered with gum trees.

Predominantly basalt derived soils throughout with some granite soils present.

In terms of infrastructure, you will find a functional two stand woolshed and steel sheep yards, excellent steel cattle yards with a Q-catch crush, and is fenced into six paddocks.

The property is watered by six

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dams, three of which are spring fed, Black Spring Creek and the headwaters of the Undowa River.

Thoko has all the sound infrastructure you need in place to start your next grazing operation.

Further to this, you will find the original homestead complex featuring a 1840s cottage, the 1888 main house with mains power, internet and mobile reception, a workshop/shed and established gardens. In addition, there is an off grid 1927 dwelling built for one of the settlers sons originally, recently used as shearers or workers quarters when needed.

Thoko presents an excellent opportunity to acquire a small rural holding with a reputation for producing quality livestock over the years.

Don’t miss this opportunity, contact our sales team on 02 6456 6783 today to coordinate your private inspection.

Thoko goes to online auction on Tuesday April 23, 2024, at 6:30pm via the Realtair website.

Renowned Heritage Guesthouse and Restaurant

ADDRESS: 155 – 157 Maybe Street

Bombala

ASKING: $850,000

CONTACT AGENT: One Agency Craig Schofield.

LOCATED in a prominent position on the corner of Maybe Street and Caveat Street, Bombala, is listed one of the most highly renowned bed and breakfast and restaurants in the Snowy Mountains.

The building housing the Heritage Guesthouse and Restaurant, was originally built by the Commercial Banking Company of Sydney.

As well as housing the bank, the building provided a residence for the bank manager and his family.

Open since 1999, the Heritage Guest House Bombala has ve tastefully decorated rooms available.

All guest rooms are generous and feature high ceilings with some rooms enjoying a spa.

Three of the rooms are complete with en-suites, one deluxe room complete with en-suite and spa bath and one room with shared bathroom.

Four of the rooms are located upstairs, with one room downstairs for guests with accessibility issues.

Charm of Rural Living

• Step into the charm of rural living with this delightful timber cottage.

• This cosy abode features three well-appointed bedrooms.

• Relish the picturesque views over the Bombala River

• Stay warm and during the cooler months with both wood and gas heating.

• Direct access to tranquil walking tracks along the river

Charming Abode

• Stunning and immaculately presented Brick & tile 3-bedroom home.

• Option of a 4th bedroom or studio/home office.

• Stay warm and cosy with two and reverse cycle units.

There is also a shared lounge area where guests may mingle or just relax.

The sale includes a well-appointed detached restaurant come Function Room that opens onto a lovely garden area with several water features that will add a feeling of charm and history to any social event.

This is an outstanding opportunity to purchase an historic freehold building circa 1860.

Located in the heart of Bombala within a one hour drive to the Sapphire Coast and less than a 1.5 hour drive to the NSW snowelds.

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• Impressive 4.5 kW solar power system

Tickets go on sale from 5.30pm for 6.30pm draw

Wednesday 27 March – Easter eggs, meat trays and Cooma gift cards

Thursday 28 March – Easter eggs, seafood trays, and Cooma gift cards

Friday 29 March – Easter eggs, meat trays and Cooma gift cards

FOOTY TIPPING COMP 2024

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GENERAL KNOWLEDGE CROSSWORD

4 To be away, is to be what (6)

7 Name a large cask of beer (8)

8 Which legendary figure used wings made of wax and feathers that the sun melted, and he drowned (6)

9 What is the rotating part of an electric motor (8)

11 What is a remote settlement (7)

13 Name some plants of the rhododendron family (7)

15 Quito is the capital of which S American republic (7)

17 To be powered by atomic energy is to be what (7)

20 Which forms of chemical elements have different atomic weights (8)

23 What are thespians more commonly known as (6)

24 Name the cavities at the upper ends of the human windpipes (8)

25 What is a diamondshaped pattern of two or more colours (6)

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1 How many funnels did the Titanic have (4)

2 Jerusalem is the capital of which SW Asian republic (6)

4 What is another term for goodbye, or farewell (5)

5 What are wet, spongy tracts of land (6)

6 Name some parts of speech (5)

9 Which is the longest river in the Americas (6)

10 What are lists of persons with their periods of duty (7)

14 What is a colloquial term for a woman stereotyped as young, pretty and stupid (6)

16 Name the fruits of the oak (6)

18 What is an open sore (5)

19 What do we call a passageway (5)

21 Name a tall plant of the mallow family (4)

MINI WORD FIND

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

WHICH WORDS

1 NUTRIENT

(a) Drooping (b) Nourishing (c) That may be numbered

2 ORCA

(a) A native of Orkney

E-QUATIONS 7

3 Lima is the capital of which S American republic (4)

12 Name the second sign of the zodiac (6)

Letters have a number value

E-QUATIONS

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

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

22 What is a pitcher with a wide spout (4)

(b) The killer whale

(c) The skin round a bird’s eye

BIYWORD

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

CLUES:

A long way off (3)

Aged (3)

Aus Financial Review (3)

Giver (5)

Motor oil brand (3)

Musical drama (5)

Never-ending (7)

Praise highly (7)

Previous (5)

Send-up (5)

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ADMINISTRATION OFFICER

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The person we are looking for would have the following skills and attributes: previous experience in a similar role, enthusiasm, team player, can do attitude, attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and ability to multi-task, good organisational and time management skills.

Must have excellent computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Access, excel, word and email.

Responsibilities will include:

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Please email your resume/cv with a covering letter to: sctsadmin@sapphirecoasttree.com.au or call 02 6495 7811.

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Local Land Services is undertaking weed spraying activities on Travelling Stock Routes and reserves between 4 March until 30 June 2024. A mix of herbicides will be used in different locations including Grazon, Metsulfuron, glyphosate etc as appropriate to the targeted weeds. Notification will be posted on the entrances to all Travelling stock reserves at the time of treatment.

This notification applies to the Western weed management area and includes Travelling stock reserves and routes in: Hay Shire Council, Carrathool Shire Council, Bland Shire Council, Murrumbidgee Council, and Griffith City Council.

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O’BYRNE, Mary Teresa “Mollie”.

Passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at her residence.

Formerly of Church Road. Cooma. Aged 94 years.

Dearly loved wife of Paul. Mother of Mark (dec), Jenny and Carolyn.

The relatives and friends of the late Mary Teresa O’Byrne are invited to attend her funeral service to be held by the graveside at the Cooma Lawn Cemetery at 3.30pm TODAY Wednesday, March 20, 2024.

WATMORE, Maureen

Amelia.

Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Saturday, March 9, 2024 at Yallambee Lodge, Cooma.

Aged 91 years.

Dearly loved wife of Allen (dec). Much loved mother of Garry, Darryl, Kerry, Debbie, Julie and Leanne (dec).

By LUKE TREADWELL

THE 2024 Monaro Knockout commenced in Batemans Bay over the weekend with local teams the Bombala Blue Heelers and Snowy River Bears travelling for the competition which started on Friday night March 15.

Five Group 16 sides took to the eld in Batemans Bay meaning fans got a taste of what of what they have to look forward to in 2024.

The Blue Heelers are led by Captain Coach Luke Ingram in 2024 and took on the Cootamundra Bulldogs at Mackay Park on Friday night.

A spokesperson for the Blue Heelers said it was an exciting weekend for Luke and the squad as they nally put the hard work from pre season out onto the eld.

The Blue Heelers defeated the Bulldogs 12-6 meaning they needed a win over the Molong Bulls in a semi- nal to get a spot in the plate nal but went down 12-0.

1962-2017

Remembering this day you left us 7 years ago, Every moment, thought and word honours you so. Still hear you tapping, funny sayings in our mind, The light of the party, heart of gold, splendiferously kind.

Until we’re together again, love eternally. Mum, Dad and devoted siblings.

In loving memory.

REVELANT, Pierina.

12/8/1929 – 19/3/2023

A daughter, sister,

Blue Heelers topple Bulldogs in the Bay SPORT

Ingram’s Blue Heelers aim up ahead of season 2024

The Snowy River Bears took home the plate last year and were back in action again this year with the aim of going one better and taking home the cup.

clash, not quite as harsh and played in good spirit, overall a good hit out ahead of the season.”

Merimbula Pambula Bulldogs, last years Group 16 premiers went on to win the Men’s Tackle Cup beating Avondale 16-4 in the nal.

The Moruya Sharks return to Group 16 rugby league in 2024 a er a year away from the competition due to a lack of numbers and the club had its rst hit out against the St Georges Basin Dragons on Friday a ernoon.

The Moruya Sharks were victorious 20-6 over the Dragons and also won their second match 18-6 over the Mount Warrigal Kooris. Moruya went down in a nail biter 12-10 in their semi against Avondale.

We were winning till half time until the Bulldogs scored a try in the second half, President Rob Freebody said.

“We missed a goal in front which made things a bit dif-

The Bears took on the Canowindra Tigers in their rst game coming away with the win 16-0 before meeting with Group 16 rivals the Merimbula Pambula Bulldogs in the prime time slot at Mackay Park.

cult, ” Freebody said.

“It was a solid hit out for us but the 15 minute halves made it hard to get going.”

“Most teams were saying the short periods were interrupting the ow a bit, and upsetting rhythm.”

“Merimbula said it was the toughest game they played at the knockout with both sides elding full strength teams.”

“The match had a similar feeling to last year’s nal

“The pre-season style meant there were lots of interchanges.”

The 2024 Batemans Bay Monaro Knockout Ladies Tag Cup winners were the Binalong Brahmans claiming victory over the Eden Tigers 22-10, while the Eden Tigers men won the Men’s Tackle Plate and the Bega Chicks took home the Ladies Tag Plate.

Jindabyne athletic talents compete in championships

A SMALL but dedicated group of six athletes from Jindabyne Little Athletics Club headed to Canberra over the weekend to compete in the ACT U9 - U13 Little Athletics Championships.

The rst day saw the hotly contested 100m heats and nals. Four athletes from Jindabyne competed, with three making the nals. In an explosive race for the U11 boys, Nicholas Whitehead was just pipped for the win, taking silver, with Samuel Preston not far behind tying for h. Billie Paxton held her own in the U11 girlsnal nishing seventh in a new PB.

The youngest member of the team, Matthew Preston, competing for the rst time

at this level, managed a sixth place in shot put and put in gutsy runs in the 70m and 100m sprints.

The nal event of Saturday’s track program, also the longest event on the program, was the 1500m with Billie and Samuel lining up for the U11 Girls and Boys races respectively. Not wanting to run quite that far, Nicholas took his second silver for the day in the 400m, closing in fast at the nish of the race.

Not to be outdone by their track team mates, Edie Degnan and Matilda Forsdyke headed to the eld for Javelin and Discus, with Matilda also stepping up for the triple jump. Competing for the rst time in Javelin both girls posted PBs nish-

ing seventh and fourth. A delayed start to the discus event, saw it nish at close to 6pm. Despite the delays Matilda came away with the bronze. Not to be outdone Nic Whitehead, competing for the rst time in triple jump, took the silver medal by just 15cms, jumping a massive 9.13m.

The wet weather on Sunday did not dampen their spirits. First up on the program all three girls headed to the long jump pit, with Billie making the nal eight. Nicholas, competing at the other long jump pit for the U11 boys jumped a PB of 4.48m to take the win. In another PB performance, Nicholas also took the win in the high jump, clearing a new personal best height

of 1.44m before stopping to rest up before the 200m.

Next to the high jump bag, Matilda and Edie competed in shot put. Both girls made the top eight with Matilda throwing a PB of 7.59m for the gold medal. The last event of the Championship saw Billie and Nic line up for the 200m. In a tough heat Billie fought hard. Nicholas followed in a repeat of the 100m just getting pipped in a very quick PB time of 29.40 seconds to take the silver.

All athletes had top eight nishes and many PBs were recorded. The nal medal tally for our team of six athletes was three gold, four silver and one bronze. With a few more weeks of Little Athletics training, these athletes are looking to fur-

ther hone their skills ahead of the school athletics car-

nivals happening early in Term two.

ATHLETICS: Matilda Forsdyke, Edie Degnan, Billie Paxton, Nicholas Whitehead, Matthew Preston and Samuel Preston.

MOMENTUM: The Snowy River Bears have fielded a full strength side in the Batemans Bay Monaro Knockout ahead of season 2024.

Netball day attracts hundreds

ON FRIDAY March 8, the Cooma Netball Association (CNA) hosted its popular school gala day.

Cooma Netball hosted schools from around the district to come compete in a round robin competition. With schools from Cooma, Jindabyne and Berridale, there was a large competition from years 3 to 12 participating.

Snowy Mountains Grammar School’s high school and St Patrick’s Parish primary came out winners overall on the day.

“A big thank you to Cooma Netball who contributed to ensure this day ran smoothly including Brooke Hansford, Taylor Browne, Lauren Donald, Shari Jamieson, Chrissy Graham, Caity Holmes, Adam McCluskey, Fay Kilpatrick,” Cooma Netball president Jaime Thornton said.

“Thank you to Cooma Lions Club for volunteering your time to run the BBQ, student Zoe Brison-Schroeder for volunteering her time to umpire, Woolworths and Coles for fruit donations, Snowy Monaro Regional Council and Monaro High School for the use of the new sports bub and outdoor courts.

“Congratulations to the winning schools, we hope to see you all back next year for a bigger and better gala day.”

Cooma Netball is currently seeking a junior coordinator to run a junior and intermediates training sessions and games on Monday a ernoon. Ms Thornton said if you are interested, please contact Cooma Netball at coomanetball@gmail.com, a working with children check is essential.

Fleming stars in country champs

Berridale crowned junior cricket premiers

THE nal of the Monaro junior cricket competition was played earlier this month with Berridale emerging as premiers.

Berridale and Jindabyne capped o ne seasons with both producing quality displays in the decider.

Berridale batted rst with Jack Willsmer and Issac Freebody setting a solid platform. Isaac played a range of excellent shots to have the scoring rate sitting at a run-a-ball.

Jack retired on 17 not out a er facing 30-balls.

Jindabyne’s bowlers were on target with the leg-spin of Tom Preston bringing about

By LUKE TREADWELL

THE Monaro Colts Women’s team took to the eld in round two of the Women’s NSW Country Championships taking on the Western Rams in Cootamundra.

The pool phase of the competition is split into two groups of three teams from the South of NSW and three from the North.

A er some solid wins in

the previous rounds, Monaro’s Women needed a win to progress to the grandnal against the top placed North side the North Coast Bulldogs.

Unfortunately, the Monaro Colts went down to the Western Rams 1020 on Sunday March 10 in front of travelling family and friends meaning their championship defence has come to an end.

Last year the Colts went

all the way going undefeated throughout the competition and blowing their grand- nal opposition Newcastle o the park 34-0.

The North Coast Bulldogs met the Western Rams in the nal of the NSW Women’s Country Championships on Saturday March 16, the venue Woy Woy Oval.

The result 12 - 28 Western Ram champions 2024.

the opening wicket.

Owen Freebody progressed the scoring at a quicker rate, nishing with 34 not out. Support from captain Aron Fention 23 not out saw Berridale reach 5/115 o their 20 overs.

In the chase, Jindabyne lost an early wicket through the ne bowling of Felix Bertossi.

Mason Marks look composed before he was bowled which brought Jensen to the crease. The powerful lehander dispatched the bowling on his way to 27.

Bronte Hearn claimed the break through with her medium pace accurate.

Jindabyne showed great commitment to bat to almost the 20 over mark, to nish 30-runs behind.

Berridale coach Grant Ross said he was really proud of his side.

“They are a pleasure to coach, the elding was exceptional from both teams but Berridale’s experience is what got them across the line,” Ross said.

Jindabyne coach Chad Steven congratulated his side on reaching the nal.

“We’ve come along way this season. The team trained very hard and deserved to make the nal,” Stevens said.

MONARO HIGH: Year 11 and 12 students enjoying their day of netball.

IN FLIGHT: Cooma’s Kayla Fleming representing the region in the Women’s Monaro Colts NSW Country Championships.

PHOTO: Trisha’s Sports Photos.

Car Club museum motoring along

By NATHAN THOMPSON

THE Cooma Car Club Motoring Museum is home to one of the nation’s great vintage and muscle car collections.

The museum is open each Tuesday and on the rst Saturday of the month.

Built by the members of the Cooma Car Club over a number of years, the museum was completed in February 2022 and has quickly gained a reputation as one of the town’s most popular attractions, drawing in automotive enthusiasts from far and wide.

“This museum has really been a labour of love for the club,” Car Club president Tony Nassar said.

“A lot of our members are older folks and this project has really given them a lot of inspiration and a new attitude to life, so it’s wonderful to have seen it all come to fruition and turn out as well as it has.

“Since the museum

opened, we’ve hosted other car clubs and various groups and it’s been wonderful to see people taking an interest and coming to visit.”

Sparing no expense with the styling, one end of the museum is furnished as an Americana-style diner that serves cold drinks and food for visitors, and the other

of the nation’s finest vintage car collections.

end is styled as a 1920s service station with historic bowsers and signage.

But of course, the main attraction is the cars themselves and the members of the Cooma Car Club jointly possess one of the greatest automotive collections to be found anywhere in the country.

One of museum’s most

prized vehicles is a 1920 Model T Ford, in its total original condition. The vehicle has lived in Caesar’s Palace Casino and the American National Motor Museum, before arriving in Cooma.

The 1920 Model T Ford, in its beautiful black, has won many awards over the last few years.

There is a wonderful range of cars on display at the Cooma Car Club Motoring Museum.

Other vehicles of note in the museum include a 1926 Dodge that runs on charcoal, and an amphibious car.

There are land speed record cars, and even a classic Jeep that was once occupied by the Queen. There is also a variety of historic motorcycles and a plethora of automotive memora-

bilia and throwbacks to the Monaro’s motoring history.

The Cooma Car Club is located at 11 Bolaro St Cooma and is open every Tuesday from 9am to 1pm and on the first Saturday of every month from 10am to 3pm. Group bookings can also be made by appointment on 0407 299 008.

Former Perisher Ski Patroller remembered

MORE than 650 people have converged on Thredbo over the weekend to tackle Australia’s highest peak, Mount Kosciuszko, in a charity challenge raising awareness and vital funds for rare and less common cancers.

Kosi Challenge participants started at the base in Thredbo Village and hiked up to the mountain’s summit and back, an epic 21km round trip.

Along the way, they also raised funds which go directly to Rare Cancers Australia and its vital patient support programs.

Among the climbers on the Challenge, is 50-yearold, Kellie Franken, who is climbing in honour of her neighbour, close friend and Perisher ski patrol volunteer Shane Fritchley, who passed away at 35, in 2020, from Stage 4a Colorectal Cancer.

“Shane was cheeky, funny and always the life of the party,” Kellie said.

“He was also adventurous, and an amazing skier, just brilliant to watch. He skied the slopes of the mountains here in Perisher and the world, but his heart was here at Kosi. Even some of his ashes are scattered here on the mountains.”

Shane joined the Perisher Ski Patrol in his 20s where he was a committed member and helped many people on the mountain with rescues and rst aid.

His father, Charles, a long-serving volunteer ski patroller, mentored Shane on the slopes and trained him up to become a well-respected and loved member of the team.

Kosi Challenge supports Rare Cancers Australia

Thinking back on Shane’s cancer journey, Kellie remembers how gruelling his chemotherapy treatments had become and the toll it was taking on Shane’s body, but not his spirit.

‘Chemotherapy is a rotten drug when you think about what it’s trying to do, therefore the side e ects were aplenty, they di ered from week to week,’ Shane wrote

in a personal blog.

‘I had to come to terms with this being my life for the foreseeable future, I was now living with cancer, and I wasn’t going to able to lead my normal life.

‘I made a decision early on that I’m not about to roll over, I’m going to keep doing everything I would normally do until my body tells me otherwise.’

Kellie said Shane was a healthy active young man when diagnosed, and that younger people are getting diagnosed with aggressive cancers and early detection is the key.

“Rare Cancers Australia (RCA) support people diagnosed with these aggressive and more rare forms of cancer by providing programs that make a positive impact

on the patient and their loved ones,” Kellie said.

“RCA’s value of putting the patient rst really resonated with me and having seen rsthand with Shane what this horrendous disease does, I’m really motivated to raise not just funds but awareness about the importance of early detection.

You can support Kellie

in her Kosi Challenge by donating to her fundraising page at www.kosichallenge.com.au/fundraisers/ kelliefranken/kosi-challenge.

All money raised will go towards RCA’s patient support programs, which provide critical services for people diagnosed with rare and less common cancers and their families.

TOURISM: Since opening its doors in early 2022, the Cooma Car Club Motoring Museum has become one of Cooma’s leading tourist attractions.

PHOTOS: Nathan Thompson

Kellie Franken wants to raise not only funds but awareness of rare cancers and early detection.

CHARITY CHALLENGE: Former Perisher Ski Patroller Shane Fritchley has been remembered by close friend Kellie Franker who took on the Kosi Challenge in his honour.

Team Rae grabs a win

By Tim Symons

LAKE Jindabyne Sailing Club ran heat 18 of the 2023-24 Twilight series on the cloudy evening of Wednesday March 13.

John Baird manned the start boat while Dae and Sarah Rubin manned the rescue boat. They set a simple windward/ return course in the very light northerly breeze of round 1 to two knots.

The start line was near the quarry mark and the course took the sailors to the peninsular mark and back. The nish line was set in the same spot as the start.

Many of the sailors were backing up a er a busy weekend at the Wallagoot Lake Boat Club’s annual regatta.

Six catamarans started the Division 2 race and slowly worked to the peninsular mark. They all jostled for positions in the very light and tricky breeze.

Alan Davis slipped to the front of the eet and nished rst, followed by Andrew Kennedy, Matt Mason, Thor and Elizabeth Slater, Doug Paterson and Andrew and Rebecca Rae. Team Rae took the win on handicap corrected times followed by Andrew K, Alan, Doug, Matt and Thor and Elizabeth.

Six Division 1 monohulls started ve minutes a er the cats and caught them up in the extremely light breeze. Ross Lawley retired from the race, leaving four Lasers and John and Kim Kleven on their Flying Fi een to battle for the lead.

Kerry McGaw slipped to the front and nished rst closely followed by John and Kim. Next

to nish were Rod Baillie,

and

Elton, Ryan take out foursome champs

By BOMBALA GOLF CLUB

ON Saturday at the Bombala Golf Club, there was a good eld to play a stableford for Club Trophy. It was good to see junior Lakyn Tonks back on the course with his cricket over. The club hopes to see Lakyn fairly often.

His break didn’t do him any harm coming in the winner on 36 points from Wayne Elton 35 points, Neil Thompson 35 points and Darren Forrester 32 points on a countback from Glen Hampshire.

These players were the ball winners. Golden shot was won by Ray Fermor.

On Sunday, members played their foursomes championships over 27 holes. From the sad stories as players came into the club the name ‘fearsomes championships’ was certainly the case.

One pair started their day running up a nine on the rst hole (wouldn’t you feel like heading back to the club), then another pair ran up a nine on the second. Another nine was scored on hole 18.

There was daylight between the winners and runners-up for the scratch winners.

The foursomes champions for 2024 are Korie Elton and Nick Ryan with the very good score of 117 from Brendan Weston and Wayne Elton 127.

Handicap champions are father and son combination Mark and Lakyn Tonks 114 nett.

Runners-up were Glen Hampshire and Neil Thompson 115 ¼ Nett and Brendan Weston and Wayne Elton 115 ¾ nett.

Golf program for the week

Ladies

Wednesday March 20 - Stableford. J. Cowell Trophy.

Members

Saturday March 23 - Stableford. Club Trophy.

Sunday March 24 - Par. Club Trophy.

Cooma Athletes finish season in style

THE Cooma Athletics Club has nished its season in ne fashion with the last competition day attracting one of its largest turnouts.

The foggy start to the day meant the highly anticipated high jump and hurdle events were delayed while the grass dried out but it was de nitely worth the wait as three records were broken across these events.

In the under 11 girls 80 metre hurdles, Tatum Sky set a new benchmark of 17.85s. Tyler Reid in the under 16 girls 90m hurdles broke her own record with a new time of 17.06.

James Je reys in the under eight boys claimed the high jump record, setting a height of 95cm.

Across the nal day of the season on Saturday March

9, 20 personal bests were recorded. Alaska Baker in the under six, 60m hurdles, nished in 20.32s. Livinia McPhie in the under sevens long jump recorded 1.48m.

Lucia Rose Ca arelli in the under seven, 60m mini hurdles, set a new PB of 18.80, while in the under eight high jump Willow Brazulaitis recorded a high jump of 70cm.

Bowen Fitzgerald threw the discus 12.31 for a new best in the under nines. Joe Lloyd was quick in the 60m hurdles, nishing with a time of 18.25 in the under 10s race.

Two further PBs were set in the under 10s when Ashton Smith threw the vortex 29.60m and Charlie Redden dashed around the 800m course in 3:35.19.

Three new PBs came in the under 11s as Luna Nassar set her triple jump benchmark at 5.91m. Emily Payne ran the 200m in a speedy 33.96 and Emilo Brazulaitis threw the discus 20.46m.

Georgina Je reys in the under 12s triple jump registered 6.69m, while Gilbert Cay jumped 7.73m. Under 13 Talia Brooke

Ca arelli nished her triple jump round with a new best of 6.83m. Ethan Adams recorded 7.04m in the triple jump and thenal PB was set by Kai Pietrass-Wong in the under 15s 1500m with a time of 5:41.90.

The Cooma Athletics Club will celebrate its season on Saturday April 6 at its presentation and AGM.

Iain Wood

Steve Osborne. Iain Wood took the win on handicap corrected times followed by Steve, Kerry, Rodd and John and Kim.

SAILING: Andrew and Rebecca Rae on their Hobie 16 during a recent race on Lake Jindabyne.

PHOTO: Lake Jindabyne Sailing Club

Tight tussels produce grand final rematch

By LUKE TREADWELL

THE MONARO District Cricket Assoication A-Grade competition saw two seminals played over the weekend with close results between the top four sides.

Rhythm batted rst on a good day for cricket with John Connors oval in good condition.

Rhythm’s Aqib Abassi started well playing a more controlled innings than he had done throughout the year. The key wicket of Craig Willsmer in the fourth over brought Luke Treadwell to the crease who saw o the opening spells of Luke Saare and Simon Partell before a mix up in the middle caused a run out.

A few overs later Abassi fell LBW to the bowling of Liam Robinson and wickets regularly fell from there. Inidu Nemasha top scored for Rhythm with an excellent innings scoring 39 runs to all parts of the ground.

Five ducks lled the lower order and Rhythm were all out for 91 a er 29 overs. Chad Stevens bowled well picking up 5/8 o his seven overs.

Jindabyne started well under the watchful eyes of David Oxley and Archie

Bachus 0/29 a er nine overs. In the tenth over things took a turn with Abassi claiming the wicket of Oxley for 14. In the next over Kel McNab produced some excellent cricket removing Lucas Rixon for 1, and Dave Tickell for 0, in as many deliveries.

McNab continued to bowl well producing the best eight overs he has all year claiming another important wicket of Bachus for 13 nishing with gures of 3/14 o eight overs.

Issac Dawson batted well for 16 before he fell to the spin of Nemasha, the score 5/55 37 runs required for victory. With still work to do Jindabyne lent on the steady experienced hands of Callan Andrews 17* and Simon Partell 20* who guided the Tigers home and into another grand nal.

A thrilling contest played out in the second semi with Co ey’s Hotel and Dalgety nishing their encounter with a tie.

Players and spectators form both sides, some with decades’ of cricket under their belts, described the match as one of the best they have seen.

In a tense nish, Dalgety chasing 146 for victory,

THE Berridale Tennis Club is preparing for another Easter doubles competition with players from across the region encouraged to pick up their racquet and have a game.

Berridale’s Easter tennis o ering has attracted strong numbers since the club brought back the popular tournament in 2021 as part of its centenary celebrations.

The club is holding men’s, ladies’ and mixed doubles on Saturday March 30 at the Berridale tennis courts. Registrations are due by 5pm Friday March 28 and it’s $20 per pair, with morning tea, lunch and a ernoon included.

Since last year’s tournament, the club has restored its h court with a new synthetic surface.

WINNERS: Mary-Ann Fraser and Christine Kaufline celebrate winning the women’s doubles title at the Berridale Easter tennis tournament in 2023. Justin Locker and Charlie Filtness finish first in the men’s doubles.

required two o the last ball of the match to progress through the grand nal.

John Stanford had the unenviable task for Dalgety to strike the winning runs while Co ey’s fortunes were in the hands of bowler James Ewart. Stanford was struck on the pad with the ball ballooning out to cover, where Co ey’s captain Nick Moon stopped a second run.

Dalgety and Co ey’s both nished on 145-runs for a rare tie. Co ey’s will feature in the Monaro cricket grand nal through nishing the

season higher on the ladder, as minor premiers.

Dalgety’s rst nals appearance since in 2015 will be one to remember despite the loss with many of their younger players showing their class.

Batting rst, Co ey’s top order fell to Aaron Fenton who collected three wickets. With Co ey’s in trouble at 4/20, Moon and Nathan Thompson batted for the majority of the innings to take their side to 100 before Thompson was run out for 44.

Moon anchored the innings well, finishing on 54 as Coffey’s posted 145.

In their run chase, Dalgety got off to a cautious start through patient batting from Kale Ross and Ned Williams. Kye Harrison trapped Ross in front before Steve Summerville picked up Iain Elliot and Williams in a brilliant spell of 3/22 off eight overs.

Damien Roach bowled with great control as did Harrison. Simon Freebody lifted the scoring while

Ace Easter tennis event

three quick wickets fell around him, off the bowling of Thompson, 3/22 off six overs.

Nolan Holland played an excellent late innings cameo of 25 to take Dalgety within 11 runs needed off the final over. Stanford and Holland ran well to leave the side needing two off the final ball. With the field brought in, only a single could be mustered. Both sides commented after the match on its quality and the spirit in which it was played.

PHOTO: Nathan Thompson

IN FORM: Dalgety Cricket Club has spent years fostering their juniors and this season had a mix of senior and junior talent who took the club to their first finals series since 2015.

PHOTO: Dalgety Cricket Club

Tight tussle for Coolamatong Club Championships

of major event

By COOLAMATONG GOLF CLUB

THE Coolamatong Golf Club Championships are hotting up at a er the rst two round with seven players within ve shots of each other in A Grade.

Five players are within ve shots of each other in B grade, while in C Grade there is a clear leader by seven shots.

The best round of the championships, a 73 twoover par on Sunday by Andrew Haigh has seen him shoot to the lead in A Grade a er a rst round 84.

His impressive card had one birdie on the third hole, three bogeys and 14 pars. Haigh’s two round total of 157 will see him start next Sunday’s nal round with a one-shot lead.

Jordan Sell lies in second place with a total of 158. After shooting the best round on Saturday, a ne 76, he could only manage an 82 on Sunday.

Two double bogeys on the front nine on Sunday did not help his cause.

Josh Crawford sits in third place on a 159 total, and despite a few loose shots, is hitting the ball well and right in the mix.

He started with a birdie on his rst hole the tenth, and nished with a birdie on his last hole, the ninth.

Steve Dunn was another big improver in A Grade, shooting 75 on Sunday with par gures the back nine, a er an 85 on Saturday.

Both Dunn and Pom Wheeldon sit on 160 total and are in with a chance. Ben Beattie and Charlie

Filtness are also in contention on 162 total.

The A Grade nett sees Andrew Haigh leading on 139, Matthew Bell on 141 and three players on 144, Ben Beattie, Ross Thompson and Charlie Filtness.

The B Grade championships is still wide open. Alan Parsons who shot 83 on Saturday followed up with 87 in the second round to hold a handy three shot lead on 170 total. Two triple bogeys on Sunday hurt his score.

Mitch Canty impressed on Sunday with 84 a er his opening 89. His 173 total sees him in the hunt and one in front of third placed Tim Caldwell on 174.

Two players are on 175 total, Roger White who shot a nice 85 on Sunday and Rainer Beissner who could not back up his 83 Saturday score, shooting 92 on Sunday.

It would appear to be out of these ve players for the scratch B Grade champion.

The B Grade nett sees Rainer Beissner in front on 139, Alan Parsons on 142, Tim Caldwell on 144 and Roger White on 145.

Starting on Sunday two shots back in C Grade, Nick Donnelly has shot into a commanding seven shot lead of 179 total. His Saturday round of 92 was bettered by Sunday’s 87, including an impressive 42 on the front nine.

Donnelly leads Rob Morris, who shot his best round ever, 90 on Saturday, and followed up with a 96 on Sunday. Kevin Cramer sits in third place on 191 a er

LEADING: Coolamatong Golf Club president Alan Parsons holds a three shot lead in B grade.

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rounds of 99 and an improved 92 on Sunday.

In the C Grade nett, Rob Morris leads on 138, Nick Donnelly on 139 and Scott Hulbert on 140.

The third and nal round of the men’s championships will be played next Sunday in a seeded draw

for all grades. Good luck to everyone in contention and view the draw via the online booking sheet for your tee times.

Sunday stableford event

For players not involved in the championships, Stephen Jermyn blitzed the eld with 41 points, includ-

Golfers eye Mustang Classic

By COOMA GOLF CLUB

IN Cooma golf on Saturday, the overall winner of the stableford competition was Sean Smith with a great score of 40 points.

The A Grade winner was Tim Young, the B Grade winner was Tony Clibborn and the C Grade winner was Alexandra Meares from Port Macquarie Golf Club.

Alexandra was also the winner of the four-ballbest-ball aggregate with her partner Michael McIntosh, also from Port Macquarie Golf Club, with 71 points, narrowly beating Sean and Donna Smith by one point.

Balls went to Greg Abraham, Frank McKnight, Michel McIntosh, Gino Cerro, Roy Hankinson and Laurence Cowie.

Nearest the pin on the ninth went to Stephen Young and on hole 17 to Laurence Cowie.

In Sunday’s stableford, the overall winner was Ryan Morgan with 37 points. Balls went to Paul Dyball, Mark Burke, Jai Burke, Harry Mould. Andrew Dunkerley, Steve Ganitis, Simon White and Jason Brazulaitis.

On Sunday, the Cooma Golf Club hosted Pennants and the Calwell Tavern Social Club who had another

great day out on the course.

In last week’s midweek stableford, the overall winner was Tim Beding eld with 40 points.

The A Grade winner was Stephen Young with 38 points, the B Grade winner went to Gino Cerro with 35 points and the C Grade winner was Frank McKnight with 39 points.

Balls went to Alexandra Meares, Mitch Hynes, Michael McIntosh and Jason Harris.

Nearest the pin on hole nine went to Warren Bray and on hole 17 to Colin Langdon.

Saturday March 23 is

the Mustang Classic at the Cooma Golf Course. The course will be closed to social golf until a er 2.30pm.

The Mustang Classic is open to both handicap and non-handicap golfers - for more information and to book tickets you can head to our booking site https:// www.trybooking.com/COBMA

There are still a few spots le on the timesheet but the event is almost full so book in early to avoid disappointment if you are planning on playing.

Sunday’s competition and the midweek competition will be stablefords.

ing a birdie on the second hole and an eagle three on the par ve sixth hole.

Playing o a nine handicap, he had par gures on the front nine and four over on the back for a great round.

Nigel Bolton was second with a nice 36 points

and impressive golf himself. David Douglas placed third with 35 points on a countback from Soeron Stoettrup.

Sunday nearest the pins: third Laurie Whitehead, eighth Pom Wheeldon, hole 15 Tim Caldwell and hole 17 Cameron McKidd.

Bombala ready for Monaro Shield

By Jack

THERE was no social bowls on Wednesday March 13 at the Bombala Bowling due to wet conditions.

As the weather improved for the weekend, there were matches in the open singles championships (sponsored by Priscilla’s at the Heritage Restaurant).

On Saturday March 16, Greg Griggs defeated Art Francis 25-18. On Sunday March 17, Don Tattersall overcame Greg Griggs in a close match 26-20.

Don has reached the grand nal and will player

the winner of Barry Crouch and Bailey Jones, with their encounter to be played in the next week or so.

Unfortunately the one-day mini carnival (sponsored by Jamie’s Bobcats) has been postponed due to a lack of numbers and will happen sometime in the future.

On Saturday March 23, no Pennants due to district events. Sunday March 24 is the return of the Monaro Shield. There are two Bombala sides in action and the club wished them well. Bombala nished rst and third in the Monaro Shield last year.

 Nick Donnely has a commanding seven shot lead in C grade.

 Jordan Sell sits one shot o the lead in A grade with rounds of 76 and 82.

World’s best tackle mountains

THE Australian Alpine Ascent returned to the Snowy Mountains on Saturday March 16 with some of the world’s best athletes in action.

Now in its ninth year, AAA featured four exciting events for the active minded adventurer, and this year saw the return of the bi-annual AAA extreme and standard triathlons, with the former regarded as the world’s toughest daylight triathlon.

Australian Alpine Ascent is one of the only trails runs in Australia that consists of a combined 91 percent trail and track (80k). Coupled with incredible views, challenging undulating mountains and the opportunity to earn International Trail Running Association (ITRA) points on each distance, Australian Alpine Ascent has become a staple on many trail runners’ calendars. The event boasts three ultra trail distances: 80km (3 ITRA points), 59km (2 ITRA points) and 25km (1 ITRA point), plus a free 2.3km ‘TinyTrails’ fun run to occupy the little ones while Mum or Dad is out tackling the big trails.

“The AAA ultra trail runs are a looped, which distinguished from an out-andback run, means there are no parts of the course that are repeated, so there is always fresh scenery along the course,” Hew Colless, the Marketing and Communica-

ADVENTURE: The Alpine Ascent

tions Manager for Elite Energy, the event organiser, said.

Mr Colless said the event attracted close to 600 participants plus family and friends, which delivered an economic boost for the Snowy Mountains region.

The AAA extreme triathlon has been dubbed “the world’s toughest daylight triathlon”, as it presents an alpine extreme multisport challenge likening it to the Norseman triathlon held in Norway.

Where the latter starts and nishes in the dark, AAA did not, however both events are point-to-point. AAA extreme triathlon saw hardcore triathletes swim 3km in the tranquil Lake Jindabyne, then mount their bikes for an exhilarating 113km ride at 900m altitude through to Dead Horse Gap, and on to an elevation of 1,755m at Charlotte Pass. Through T2 and out the other side, spectators were able

to witness these incredible athletes run the Kosciuszko trails all the way to the top of Australia - peaking at 2,228m on the summit of Mt Kosciuszko, before making their 11km descent to nish at Charlotte Pass Village.

“For all the su ering athletes had to endure, the courses were nothing short of spectacular,” he said.

The event attracted some of the world’s greatest endurance athletes.

“It’s not just about distance, it’s about altitude, it’s about unpredictable weather, it’s about hills (big hills),” he said.

“No matter whether athletes chose the extreme or standard triathlon, or one of the three ultra trail runs, the courses will be a test of sheer strength, tness, endurance and at times their courage.”

A strong contingent of locals cheered on the athletes for the AAA.

Monaro stars in form

By LUKE TREADWELL

MONARO’S Tarsha Gale Cup contingent has been hard at work over the rst six rounds for the Canberra Raiders.

Each of the ve local talents have had minutes throughout the season as well as some positional changes as the young athletes nd their feet.

Most recently in round six, the Raiders downed the Panthers 32-8 which was a fantastic result as the Panthers were inside the top eight on the ladder.

The Raiders moved into seventh spot a er the win.

Heidi Brownlie from Bombala started the year in the centres when playing the Knights in round one before making a shi to the second row in round ve against the West Tigers.

Brownlie appears to have a big motor having started in the second row with no record of being interchanged in both rounds four and ve.

Grace Maxwell from Cooma has been a consistent resource named to start in every match this year, most recently shi ing to lock from the second row in round six.

India Dyball has led from ing each game as captain in

Bridie Hampshire from Bombala was rewarded with selection in round six on the interchange bench running on in the 49th minute for some well-earned match time.

The Raiders have the Eels, Dragons and Rabbitohs to come in their nal three rounds of regular competition. The Eels are currently tenth, the Dragons last, and the Rabbitohs eleventh presenting a great run home.

SMOOTH RUN: Captain India Dyball will lead her Tarsha Gale Cup Raiders through the remaining Tarsha Gale competition.

Berridale’s ace tennis event

Classic race takes over Snowies

Cricket thriller

ONE ball and two runs needed for victory was the equation for the Dalgety Cricket Club to seal a fairytale grand nal berth.

Featuring in their rst semi- nal since 2015, Dalgety almost secured a memorable win over minor premiers Co ey’s Hotel. However, the homeside prevailed, conceding just one run o the nal ball. The match ended in a tie, a rarity in cricket, and due to Coffey’s nishing higher on the ladder, they are now into their third straight grand nal.

Co ey’s will take on Jindabyne in the premiership decider on Saturday March 23 at Rotary Oval from 12pm.

Jindabyne is aiming for their third consecutive Monaro senior premiership a er defeating Rhythm Cricket Club (a Cooma club) to reach their h grand nal in a row.

■ Read more on Monaro cricket’s semi-final action on page 41.

Thousands to ride in iconic Grand Fondo event

THE Snowy Classic is just days away with thousands of cyclists set to take to the region’s roads for a cycling experience unrivalled in the country.

Riding on more than 150km of closed roads, while taking in the Snowy Mountains breathtaking scenery, the Snowy Classic is set to bring plenty of interest to the region.

Organisers are calling on the entire community to

support the race, with those not riding still able to take part.

Locals, businesses, and schools are invited to produce captivating displays that celebrate the essence and excitement of the Snowy Classic cycling event.

The Snowy Classic is on Saturday March 23 and is held on fully closed roads.

The annual cycling Grand Fondo event takes in Jinda-

byne, Berridale, Dalgety and surrouding areas.

“It’s time to showcase your region to the thousands of visitors from across Australia and overseas who’ll be heading to the Snowy Mountains on March 23,” a Snowy Classic spokesperson said.

“Creativity is key. Have you ever seen the great European cycling events and the truly amazing farm art on display? Now there’s a

challenge for you. And don’t forget to incorporate purple for the Snowy Classic.”

Whether it’s through original artworks, vibrant decorations, imaginative sculptures, or any other creative medium, residents can showcase their interpretation of the popular cycling event that’s set to pump hundreds of thousands of dollars into the local economy.

Displays can be placed

in prominent locations, such as storefronts, school yards, or local properties, to capture the attention of passersby and generate excitement for the upcoming major event.

The art competition is an added element to the event that is set to attract thousands of people to the region.

Snowy Monaro mayor

Chris Hanna said he looks forward to the economic

boost the Snowy Classic will provide.

“The Snowy Classic ride is a fantastic event for our area. Lots of people coming in sees a boost for local shops and businesses, especially with things slowing down in autumn,” Cr Hanna said.

“It’s also a fun, familyfriendly day out for our community to be a part of and enjoy.”

READY TO RIDE: Thousands of cyclists will take to the region’s roads on Saturday for the Snowy Classic.

PHOTO: Snowy Classic

Classic race takes over Snowies

Cricket thriller

ONE ball and two runs needed for victory was the equation for the Dalgety Cricket Club to seal a fairytale grand nal berth.

Featuring in their rst semi- nal since 2015, Dalgety almost secured a memorable win over minor premiers Co ey’s Hotel. However, the homeside prevailed, conceding just one run o the nal ball. The match ended in a tie, a rarity in cricket, and due to Coffey’s nishing higher on the ladder, they are now into their third straight grand nal.

Co ey’s will take on Jindabyne in the premiership decider on Saturday March 23 at Rotary Oval from 12pm.

Jindabyne is aiming for their third consecutive Monaro senior premiership a er defeating Rhythm Cricket Club (a Cooma club) to reach their h grand nal in a row.

■ Read more on Monaro cricket’s semi-final action on page 41.

Thousands to ride in iconic Grand Fondo event

THE Snowy Classic is just days away with thousands of cyclists set to take to the region’s roads for a cycling experience unrivalled in the country.

Riding on more than 150km of closed roads, while taking in the Snowy Mountains breathtaking scenery, the Snowy Classic is set to bring plenty of interest to the region.

Organisers are calling on the entire community to

support the race, with those not riding still able to take part. Locals, businesses, and schools are invited to produce captivating displays that celebrate the essence and excitement of the Snowy Classic cycling event.

The Snowy Classic is on Saturday March 23 and is held on fully closed roads. The annual cycling Grand Fondo event takes in Jinda-

byne, Berridale, Dalgety and surrounding areas.

“It’s time to showcase your region to the thousands of visitors from across Australia and overseas who’ll be heading to the Snowy Mountains on March 23,” a Snowy Classic spokesperson said.

“Creativity is key. Have you ever seen the great European cycling events and the truly amazing farm art on display? Now there’s a

challenge for you. And don’t forget to incorporate purple for the Snowy Classic.”

Whether it’s through original artworks, vibrant decorations, imaginative sculptures, or any other creative medium, residents can showcase their interpretation of the popular cycling event that’s set to pump hundreds of thousands of dollars into the local economy.

Displays can be placed

in prominent locations, such as storefronts, school yards, or local properties, to capture the attention of passersby and generate excitement for the upcoming major event.

The art competition is an added element to the event that is set to attract thousands of people to the region.

Snowy Monaro mayor

Chris Hanna said he looks forward to the economic

boost the Snowy Classic will provide.

“The Snowy Classic ride is a fantastic event for our area. Lots of people coming in sees a boost for local shops and businesses, especially with things slowing down in autumn,” Cr Hanna said.

“It’s also a fun, familyfriendly day out for our community to be a part of and enjoy.”

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Snowy Classic.

PHOTO: Snowy Classic