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$150K ALREADY RAISED FOR MCCR

Ready, set, dance Charlotte Pass season in doubt

SHOWTIME: The Monaro Committee for Cancer Research Hot City Disco fundraiser starts on Thursday, where 50 locals will put their dancing skills on show. PHOTO:

By NATHAN THOMPSON

EACH fundraising event, the Monaro Committee for Cancer Research (mcCr) manages to go bigger and better.

This year’s major fundraiser is no exception with close to $150,000 already raised by the 50 dancers taking part, and that’s before the main event starts. Through the support of the

community, the mcCr is on target for their best return yet, with the funds to help Snowy Monaro residents and their families facing a cancer diagnosis.

The mcCR committee has established a reputation for staging successful events, and come Thursday, their reputation is set to be enhanced as hundreds fill out the Cooma Multi-Function Centre for night one of the

three-night event.

Across Thursday, Friday and Saturday, four dance groups will take part in what’s set to be the biggest mcCr fundraiser.

Karen McGufficke, mcCr president, praised the efforts of the dance groups, their teachers and support of the Snowy Monaro community.

“The amount of money we have raised already is incredible. Our community is very

generous,” Mrs McGufficke said.

‘We are so excited for this week, and we are so proud of everyone taking part.

“With the dancing and fundraising, never in our wildest dreams did we think we could raise so much money.”

Once the Hot City Disco show concludes, the fundraising effort is tipped to surpass $200,000.

COOMA FURNISHIN G CO

THE Charlotte Pass snow season faces a bleak outlook following a fire in the resort’s sewage treatment plant last week.

Emergency services worked for several hours on Friday to extinguish the blaze that significantly impacted the plant’s western end.

This part of the treatment facility houses the main controls, pumps and plant automation.

A triple 000 call was made around 6.30am on Friday when a fire broke out in the two-level building.

Four fire trucks and 16 firefighters arrived on scene. No injuries were sustained.

Their upcoming snow season is in danger as the Charlotte Pass Snow Resort team meet with National Parks and Wildlife Services staff and NSW Government agencies this week.

“A meeting with officers from the Department of Planning is set down for Tuesday May 21. We also have wastewater experts flying in to assist us in determingin all options and the next steps forward,” Kevin Blyton, Chairman of Charlotte Pass Snow Resort, said.

“We expect to be in a position to provide you with further updates next week.”

The incident comes after a challenging few years for the Blyton Group with fire damaging its Selwyn Snow Resort in 2020. After the resort re-opened last year, it had to finish its season early due to poor weather conditions.

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Community projects funded

COMMUNITY organisations in the region will share in more than $10,000 funding, following the latest round of Federal Government’s Volunteer Grants program.

As part of National Volunteers Week, the funding will support the work of: the Cooma Colts Junior Rugby League Club, Cooma Monaro Railway, Jindabyne Cycling Club and the Jindabyne Art Gallery will be supported.

The Cooma Colts will receive $2000 to help run first aid training for volunteers.

Colts president, Creedence Bartlett, said the funding will be put to good use.

“This grant funding will help our club train more volunteers in first aid and improve how we respond if player is injured,” Mr Bartlett said.

“We have a terrific group of volunteers who will now be more skilled to help our players.”

The Cooma Monaro Railway said the funds will help the organisation continue their maintenance of the railway precinct.

“Our maintenance equipment is very well used, the funding will help us upgrade

this important equipment,” Cooma Monaro Railway president, Craig Moore, said.

Member for Eden-Monaro, Kristy McBain, thanked volunteers across the region for their efforts.

“I am very proud of the community spirit in EdenMonaro. We have so many volunteering opportunities available, there’s always something for everyone,” Ms McBain said.

“I’ve listened to the varying needs of Eden-Monaro organisations and worked hard to ensure organisations receive grants that meet their individual needs.

“Volunteers contribute so much to our community. Eden-Monaro has been through some tough times

over the past few years, and many thousands of volunteers have lent a hand – this funding is one of the small ways we can thank volunteers for their efforts and encourage them to continue their service.”

The following funding allocations were awarded to:

Cooma District Junior Rugby League Club - $2,000 for first aid training for volunteers

Cooma Monaro Railway$3,570 for brush cutters and safety equipment for volunteers

Jindabyne Cycling Club - $5,000 to purchase a new timing equipment package

Jindabyne Art Gallery$1,500 to upgrade windows to allow for natural light

Cooma Salvation Army call for local support

THE Cooma Salvation Army is urging the local community to get involved in this year’s Red Shield Appeal, which will raise vital funds to continue supporting the most vulnerable and disadvantaged in our region.

Across the country, the Salvos are aiming to raise $38 million for the Red Shield Appeal, which is Australia’s largest and longest-running doorknock appeal. celebrating 60 This year, marks 60-years of the Red Shield Appeal.

“Times are tough. We are seeing more people come through our doors every week, new families who have never done it this tough before, and people are feeling the pinch,” Cooma Salvos Corp Officer, Bryan Bartlett, said.

“They are skipping meals, unable to afford utility bills or medication for their kids. This is why we need your support.”

Mr Bartlett said there are many locals can support the Red Shied Appeal. Volunteers will be door- knocking, promoting online fundraising and can organise a collection at your workplace, school or sporting event.

“There is no better way to support your community than through volunteering and we would love to have you as part of our Red Shield Appeal army this year. Grab a mate, some work colleagues

or the entire family and join us. We can’t do our work in the community without you,” Mr Bartlett said.

The Red Shield Appeal weekend is May 25 and 26, but there are many volunteering opportunities throughout the month of May.

If you are able to give some of your time, visit - salvationarmy.org.au/red-shieldappeal.

“The Snowy Monaro region needs your support

more than ever. The Salvos are grateful for the generosity we have received over the past 60 years of the Red Shield Appeal and we hope to see our community come together again this year as we seek to make it another 60 years,” Mr Bartlett said.

All funds raised locally will remain in the local community, allowing the Salvos to meet the specific needs of the most disadvantaged and marginalised members of the region. Across Australia last year, through The Salvation Army’s network of over 400 centres and 2,000 services in areas such as homelessness, family and domestic violence, youth, To donate or volunteer for The Salvation Army’s Red Shield Appeal or if you need support from the Salvos, visit salvationarmy.org.au or call 13 SALVOS. You can also donate at any Salvos Store.

FUNDING: The Cooma Monaro Railway along with three other local groups will receive funding through a national volunteer grants program. The railway organisation will receive money to upgrade their maintenance equipment.

PHOTO: Cooma Monaro Railway

Budget not helpful: Chamber president

By TRISTA HEATH

JINDABYNE Chamber of Commerce president Olivier Kapetanakos has declared the Federal Bugdet will not help the region.

Mr Kapetanakos, who is also a small business owner, said the Budget falls short in rectifying housing and tourism issues the Snowy Mountains currently faces.

“The budget, as it stands, scarcely addresses the escalating cost of living that disproportionately affects non-urban areas, leaving much of the regional population grappling with financial uncertainty,” Mr Kapetanakos said.

Key announcements for small businesses in the Budget include the extension of the $20,000 instant asset write-off for depreciating assets until June 30, 2025, $325 energy bill relief rebate for eligible small businesses, investment into 20,000 free TAFE places in courses relevant to the construction sector and more.

Tourism highlights of the Budget include $8 million over four years for the return of the China Approved Destination Scheme, no additional funding for EMDG grants for tourism businesses, $8 million for live music venues and festivals amongst few others.

The Australian Tourism Industry Council (ATIC), on behalf of the state/territory tourism councils/associations has undertaken a review of the Federal Budget 2024.

ATIC said the Federal Budget 2024 has not increased Tourism Australia’s funding to recover international visitors which remain more than 20 percent down on pre-Covid levels.

Mr Kapetanakos said it’s evident that the measures outlined in the Federal Budget fall significantly short of addressing the unique challenges faced by regional communities, particularly those like Jindabyne, where tourism stands as the primary economic pillar.

“Despite the anticipation surrounding the announced tax cuts, projected to provide an average relief of $1600 or $30 per week, the response from the community has been tepid.

“Historical tendencies to save rather than spend, driven by apprehensions about future economic instability and potential interest rate hikes, suggest that these concessions might not stimulate the desired economic activity or provide substantial relief.”

For small businesses, the backbone of the Snowy Monaro region’s local economy, the

budget does offer some incentives.

Entities with an annual turnover of less than $10 million are slated to receive certain benefits.

Mr Kapetanakos said a critical analysis raises questions about the actual impact of these measures and their ‘benefit’, given the specific demographic and economic profiles of businesses within the Local Government Area (LGA).

“The question remains: How many of our local enterprises will genuinely benefit from these provisions?” Mr Kapetanakos said.

“Compounding the challenges, the government’s recent announcement regarding the cessation of live sheep exports by 2028 casts a further shadow over our already strained economic landscape.

“This decision, while perhaps made with good intentions, overlooks the immediate and long-term ramifications for communities reliant on such industries.”

With cost of living pressures rising and the release of Snowy Monaro Regional Councils budget a few weeks ago, things are looking grim for the area as locals try to keep on top of everyday living.

Mr Kapetanakos said the fed-

eral government’s celebration of its budgetary surplus rings hollow against the backdrop of widespread economic hardship.

“There seems to be a disconnection between the government’s fiscal triumphs and the reality of the majority who are ‘doing it tough’,” Mr Kapetanakos said.

“As we face numerous adversities, including the pressing need for a prosperous snow season to invigorate our tourism sector and enable businesses to withstand the coming nine months, the budget’s shortcomings become even more pronounced.

“In this context, the community’s resilience is put to the test, as we navigate these challenges with limited support from federal initiatives.

“The call for a budget that genuinely acknowledges and addresses the needs of regional communities has never been more critical.”

Crippling rate rises and increasing debt has left many businesses shut up shop in Jindabyne as well as local families leaving the area for a more affordable area.

Mr Kapetanakos said the time has come to seriously consider funding models for councils that will precisely address the issues of the LGA.

DESTROYED: A fire has ruined the sewage treatment plant at Charlotte Pass snow resort. PHOTO: Fire and Rescue NSW Charlotte Pass sewage plant suffers fire damage

FIRE and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews extinguished a building fire at Charlotte Pass last week.

The emergency occurred around 6.30am on Friday, when flames took hold of a sewage treatment plant, housed in a two-level building, near Mount Kosciuszko’s peak.

Four fire trucks and 16 firefighters responded to the scene. They established a relay to pump water to the isolated location.

No injuries were reported and there was no need for any evacuations.

Two crews, using hose lines, gained control of the flames and extinguished the blaze.

The fire is not being treated as suspicious but an investigation into the cause is continuing.

Fire and Rescue NSW inspector Phillip Eberle said firefighters responded quickly and were able to prevent waste material from entering the national park.

“A truck arrived within 15 minutes and within half hour we had 15 firefighters on site.

“The fire was fuelled by diesel and different products.

“ It took two hours for full containment, and there was very little to no exposure into the environment.”

School enjoys year of growth

By KAREN FORMAN

BOMBALA Public School

is celebrating a year of growth – and if principal Christopher Grasso has his way, the best is yet to come.

Mr Grasso, who moved with his wife and two young children to the area a year ago, said the school of 105 students is thriving with some excellent results across all areas of the school including a higher than state average attendance rate.

“I am excited, I have never been this happy going to work” he said.

“To see a school continually moving in the direction Bombala Public School is going and the positive outcomes for our students is just amazing.

“The school remains heavily invested in improving student growth and attainment, the wellbeing and learning culture, professional standards, and community engagement.

“Attendance is above 90 per cent, which is higher than the state average. This signals student engagement.”

Mr Gasso said the school community is committed to ensuring students attend regularly and actively participate in school life.

about the whole child.

BOMBALA PUBLIC SCHOOL PRINCIPAL SAYS BEST TO COME

“Bombala Public School also offers a range of additional extra-curricular programs and initiatives across the school for all students. There is an extensive range of sporting competitions, and several wellbeing programs to promote holistic and authentic connection to the school,” he said.

“Especially popular has been the school band and choir which occurs every Friday led by Mrs Sherri Olding. The band has been asked to play at the Bombala heat of the Australian Na-

tional Busking Championships on October 26.

“We want our students to have opportunities to thrive in a variety of areas.”

He said the school’s focus is more than just quality teaching of curriculum, it’s

“We focus on wellbeing extensively to ensure students are truly known, valued and cared for,” Mr Grasso said.

“With a pledged commitment to excellence, our school places a strong emphasis on literacy and numeracy across all year groups. The high-quality instructional delivery in our classrooms is underpinned by evidence-based teaching strategies.

“This is supported with an explicit high-impact professional learning agenda that all staff are committed to.

“The school prioritises learning outcomes, which is demonstrated by the appointment of Student Learning Support Officers collaborating closely with teaching staff in every classroom.”

Bombala PS added an extra classroom at the beginning of the year to establish mainstream class structures and to minimise class sizes.

Mr Grasso said the move is designed to provide a more supportive and individualised learning environment for each student.

Mr Grasso started teaching in Western Sydney. After 12 years he relocated to the South Coast and worked at Batemans Bay for several years before moving into the Department of Education’s

corporate sector gaining further skills and expertise. He acknowledges all the experiences were invaluable when stepping back into schools in a leadership capacity as deputy principal and relieving principal.

“My family and I love it here; we have entrenched ourselves into the beautiful community and have felt so welcomed and supported. We’re so grateful and hope to stay for a very long time,” he said.

“Like all learning, this journey has also been challenging at times, but that’s how we all grow.

“I also feel so lucky to be working with such a wonderful group of passionate staff (both past and present) who care so much and are dedicated to ensuring continuous improvement. It is the incredible staff, families, students and community working together that makes our school so special.”

Mr Grasso said Bombala Public School remained committed to continuous improvement and the pursuit of excellence by harnessing the collective energy and dedication of its staff.

“The school aims to further elevate its standards ensuring every student receives the highest quality education,” he said.

Bombala Public School students hard at work.

The Bombala Public School students gather for a photo of the 2024 school year.

EDUCATION: Bombala Public School principal Chris Grass with Director, Keith Duran. PHOTOS: Contributed.

Mobile library service ‘important’

By NATHAN THOMPSON

NIMMITABEL Advancement Group president Vickie Pollard has joined calls for Snowy Monaro Regional Council to spare its mobile library service and commit to roadside weed spraying.

Council is proposing to axe the mobile library ser-

vice, and reduce its biosecurity functions, amongst other cuts, to improve its financial position.

Mrs Pollard is hoping Council listens to the region’s smaller communities, like Nimmitabel, who say the loss of the mobile library will hurt their communities.

“We have concerns about

the mobile library being stopped. It will impact Nimmitabel and other smaller areas who aren’t that close to a library,” Mrs Pollard said.

“The service helps our Nimmitabel Public School students and allows our more elderly residents to access library books.”

Mrs Pollard said a recent Council consultation in the village has left her more optimistic about the proposed cuts.

“The session was very in-

TBM Florence paused again

THE Snowy 2.0 project team has temporarily ceased excavation work with tunnel boring machine (TBM) Florence, due to ‘rock pinching’ on the machine’s shield.

Snowy Hydro released a statement on Friday, say the Snowy 2.0 team is ‘currently investigating the best way to relieve this pressure prior to recommencing excavation’.

The pause comes after Snowy Hydro recently said the machine was fully operational.

“TBM Florence remains fully operational and is now more than 800 metres into excavation of the Snowy 2.0 headrace tunnel at Tantangara,” a recent Snowy Hy-

dro statement said.

“The TBM has operated successfully since its restart in December and has moved through identified soft ground into hard rock.”

Prior to work stopping, Snowy Hydro said TBM

Florence had been ramping up excavating the Snowy 2.0 headrace tunnel, recently reaching 12 metres per day for a period.

TBM Florence was grounded for 12-months before resuming late last year.

formative, there wa a strong turn out from locals,” she said.

“Clarification was provided around the road maintenance plans. We also had the opportunity to chat directly with councillors (Mayor Hanna, Cr Lynda Summers and Cr Narelle Davis) which was appreciated.”

The NAG said it will look to work constructively with Council, noting the financial position isn’t likely to change in a hurry.

“We are understand why these cuts are proposed. Many should have happened years ago,” Mrs Pollard said.

“NAG will work around what decision are made. We will help our community where we can.”

Mrs Pollard, who ran for Council in 2021, said the Snowy Monaro region, like most country areas, is feeling the impacts of inadequate state and federal government funding.

“More state government

funding is urgently needed. There are tough times ahead for regional areas, unless rural councils are better supported.”

Council’s feedback period for its draft budget, operational plan and fees and charges is open until Monday June 3. Documents can be found online at Your Say Snowy Monaro or hard copies at Council’s Berridale, Bombala, Cooma and Jindabyne offices, and libraries.

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SNOWY 2.0: TBM Florence has stopped work following rock pinching on the machine’s shield while operating in hard rock. Pictured is the Snowy 2 headrace adit.

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CWA member wins statewide prize

SCULPTURE

A SCULPTURE featuring the Japanese art of momigami by Adaminaby resident Desiree Bickle has taken out first prize at the recent Country Women’s Association (CWA) state conference cultural competition.

Desiree, Cultural Officer for Adaminaby CWA branch and Monaro Group, entered her sculpture ‘Oh… Cocoon’ in the inaugural sculpture section of the NSW/ACT CWA state cultural competition.

Momigami is the Japanese art of paper manipulating to create the texture of silk or soft leather.

SUCCESS FOR ADAMINABY’S DESIREE

Desiree’s sculpture is constructed of wire for the body, layers of momigami tissue paper stitched together on the inside and many overlapping layers of momigami magazine pages.

She used various country scenes from magazines to produce the autumn hues for her striking sculpture.

Desiree also won first prize for the Monaro Group Cultural Report for 2022-2023, which was the first report she had produced for the organisation.

Local CWA representatives, including a group who travelled to Coffs Harbour for the

week-long State Conference, congratulated Desiree on both her wins.

About 700 CWA members from around the state attended the conference, hearing from the CWA of NSW patron Margaret Beazley AC KC and Samuel Johnson founder of Love Your Sister.

The conference is the vehicle for CWA members to present Motions of importance to their community and the state, which are debated and voted upon. Those motions that are passed become the organisation’s policies and focus for the year.

CWA conference a ‘success’

By LISA ASHURST

MONARO Country Wom-

en’s Association members have returned from their state conference, full of enthusiasm after a ‘successful’ week.

The CWA State Branch Conference, held in Coffs Harbour this year from May 6 to May 9, had representatives from 211 branches attending.

This year it was the Monaro Group’s ‘twin’, the Hunter Group, hosting the event and there was very good representation in at-

tendance from across the Monaro Group.

“It was a really successful Conference” Cooma Branch member, Margaret Peterson, said.

“We got through everything we had to cover and everyone had an enjoyable time.”

The purpose of the conference was to touch base, as well as to hold the AGM and also to discuss, and then vote on, several motions put forward by the various branches. When a motion is accepted, it becomes part of CWA policy,

and then the CWA advocates for those proposals with the relevant ministers.

Motions on domestic violence were key this year, as were bushfire mitigation, government-controlled land and looking at providing a better system of identifying where locations are in rural regions, to aid ambulance and police to more easily reach people when assistance is required.

Topics of interest also included regional and rural crime as well as important

information on scams, with guest speakers providing valuable insights on tackling these issues. A cheque for funds raised by the CWA to support ovarian cancer research was presented to members of the ovarian cancer research team.

There was also discussion on this year’s elected study; pancreatic cancer.

It was decided at the Conference to continue State President, Joy Beanes’, theme for 2023 ‘Kindness’ to run alongside this year’s theme ‘The Ripple Starts

with You’ which highlights instituting positive change in our society. But it wasn’t all business. The event was also a great opportunity to showcase displays like The Land cookery display, the Hospital Support Committee, a wide selection of handicrafts, as well as Cultural and Social issues focusing on literature, poetry, art and creativity. Plus it was a wonderful opportunity for members of the different

branches to enjoy a catchup with each other over the four days of the Conference.

“We had a gala dinner” said Cooma Branch member, Margaret Peterson “with dancing and a Twinning Dinner, where groups will pair up and host the dinner, hence the Hunter Group hosting this year.”

The final morning of the Conference saw the presentation of the various member awards.

◀ TALENT: Adaminaby CWA member Desiree Bickle wins the 2024 CWA state cultural competition with her momigami inspired sculpture. PHOTO: Supplied ▲ ADVOCACY: Dozens of Monaro based CWA members attended the state conference, voting on a range of important social and community issues. PHOTO: Supplied

Winter bookings ‘patchy’ outside resort areas

By KAREN FORMAN

WINTER bookings for hotels and motels remain patchy a month ahead of the ski season, but accommodation providers an hour or more away from the main resorts aren’t too concerned.

Hotel and motel owners in Cooma, Nimitabel and Bombala told The Monaro Media Group that while bookings, with a month before the ski resorts opening on the June long weekend, were quieter than in previous years, they were not concerned and felt that all would work out in the end.

“There are two things,”

Nebula Motel owner Suzie Von Der Burg said.

“One, a fall of snow will change everything as people will then want to come to see the snow. And two, we don’t really rely as heavily on high quality snow as accommodation in Jindabyne and the resorts at Perisher and Thredbo do, because we tend to attract people with toboggans and families who just want to see and touch snow, not the serious skiers who might only come if the snow is good.

“We’ve always been quiet through June, people tend to book a week before they come or if we get a good dumping of snow.

“Looking at school holi-

days, the family rooms are gone and the rest will go to those who haven’t booked until it snows .”

Ms Von Der Burg said as soon as snow comes (the region received promising falls across the weekend), the motel will be overrun with bookings.

“People will travel hundreds of miles to see snow. It doesn’t matter so much about how great the snow is. As well, we have Snowy Hydro workers and other workers staying here so we tend to be busy during winter anyway,”

Ms Von Der Burg said.

Ms Von der Burg said she also usually saw the front and back ends of ski resort lodge visitors.

“We see Sydney families driving to Cooma late Thursday night, have a night, get up at 4am or 5am and drive up to lodges on the mountain, and then the same in reverse on Sunday.

“The cost of living is definitely going to play on numbers this year. Even if not as many people come to the resorts, we will still fill the motel, it will just be different people. In winter, I normally turn away people but if there are fewer of those people, the late arrivals will get rooms.”

Cooma Motor Lodge owner Norm Cooke echoed Ms Von der Burg’s comments,

saying Cooma had a different approach to winter.

“We’ve found in the past, people who book three months ahead are more than likely to cancel anyway. But it all works out,” he said.

“We’ve got a lot of workers with Snowy 2 related stuff, they are here now and will be here in winter as well. We don’t have a crystal ball, we can work out what weekends will have people here working anyway, then a week or two ahead we see what is spare to rent to skiiers.

“We try hard not to do one night bookings. Two to three nights, we just don’t have the staff to turn the rooms over.”

Mr Cooke said he didn’t really think or worry about winter.

“We just do what we are doing now. No one in Cooma takes bookings and refuses refunds,” he said.

“I am pretty convinced money is tight. I think we are in a bit of a bubble here. In saying that, if we get really good snow, people will come. If they are thinking, it’s rocks and not good good snow, they don’t.

“We will also pick up ski related business that’s not actually skiers like the hospital workers, ambulance drivers, RMS. In Cooma, we could all survive without skiiers, but they are just a bit of a top up.”

Saving the Snowies Multisport Festival

By TRISTA HEATH

THE recent implementation of the criteria by National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) NSW, for the exclusive use of tracks within Kosciuszko National Park, poses a significant challenge for the Snowies MultiSport Festival’s potential to return to the Snowy Mountains region in future years.

It also presents a risk to other established events and the region’s capacity to attract new events to the region in the future.

An In2Adventure spokesperson said over its twelve year history, the Snowies MultiSport Festival has generated over $24 million for the local economy, has attracted over 25,000 visitors and has demonstrated remarkable long term growth and development.

“In2Adventure has collaborated closely with the local community to develop the festival into what it is today,” the spokesperson said.

“Presently, In2Adventure are advocating to maintain the festival in its current format, which stands out in the Snowy Mountains offering due to its diverse range

of events catering to participants of all skill levels, and particularly families.

“We firmly believe that there’s a niche for tailored events that prioritise affordability for families, environmental sensitivity, and the individual participant experience.

“However, under the current policy, only mass participation events are slated for operation in this unique and sensitive environment over weekends and despite strong support from the local community and businesses this event will not be able to continue into the future.”

The spokesperson said there are many reasons on why NPWS should support the festival’s relevance in the Snowy Mountains and the importance for this community-based event to continue.

In2Adventure released documents proposing that NPWS work with them to strike a balance between the interests of other park users and the socioeconomic advantages brought by this event to the local community.

On April 28, 2023, NPWS staff sent a letter informing

In2Adventure of the new criteria.

The letter stated that In2Adventure events did not meet the minimum participant number required for weekend staging of more than 1000 participants per day on Mount Kosciuszko and more than 500 participants per day on TVT.

As a result, necessitating event relocation to weekdays which simply would not work for In2Adventure and could mean cancelling the event all together.

To ensure the community of the Snowies MultiSport Festival and other events, In2Adventure proposes the incorporation of some adjustments to the policy to keep both parties satisfied.

Including an amendment of designation and criteria for mountain bike events on TVT, consideration of partial time-limited trail closures and consideration for established successful existing events.

“These proposed amendments are driven by safety, environmental protection, effective risk management, trail preservation and a positive user experience,” the spokesperson said.

“All while supporting the

ongoing success on In2Adventure and other events in the Snowy Mountains region.”

The Jindabyne Lions Club have volunteered their time and services to the In2Adventure events for many years now and said if this event no longer took place in the Snowy Mountains thats thousands of dollars lost for the local area.

Jindabyne Lions Club member Nira Windeatt said all clubs in Jindabyne want to support any and every event happening within the local community.

““We want to support these events, which are not high priced and easy to get to, and give people who come to our town because of these events the experiences that they need to progress in their sports,” Nira said.

“There are hundreds of people who come to these types of events who spend thousands of dollars on accommodation, food and products that is a lot of money they are investing in our local community.

“Taking away these events really effects our community spirit and our interaction with both our local people and for them to compete

COVID-19 vaccinations urged

SNOWY Monaro residents, particularly those aged 65 years and older are being asked to take measure to protect themselves from virus this winter.

With the winter respiratory virus season rapidly approaching, NSW Health has reminded people aged 65 years and older - to remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccination.

NSW Health suggests you stay at home if you think you are unwell, keep your vaccinations up to date and consider taking an antigen test even if you don’t have symptoms.

People experiencing cold or flu-like symptoms should also avoid visiting high risk settings like hospitals, aged and disability care facilities

or people who are at higher risk of severe illness.

NSW Health recommends people speak to their doctor or pharmacist to understand what is best for them.

Older people should also speak to their doctor now to make a plan about what to do if they start feeling unwell to help them get access to the right tests and treatments quickly.

“The wider community also play an important role in protecting people who are at a higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19 and flu,” NSW Chief Health Officer, Dr Kerry Chant said.

“This includes our family and friends aged over 65.

“We want to remind the community if they are experiencing cold or flu symp-

toms, they should stay at home to protect others. If someone has cold or flu symptoms and they need to go out, they should wear a mask.”

If you are in the 65 year and over age category now is the time you should book in with your GP or pharmacist for a yearly flu vaccination ahead of winter.

The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) recommends people aged 65 and over receive their free COVID vaccine every 6 - 12 months.

Other things people can do to help protect themselves and their loved ones include:

- Stay at home if you’re unwell. If you have symptoms but have to leave home,

wear a mask.

- Speak to your doctor now if you are at higher risk of severe illness from respiratory illnesses and make a plan about what to do if you start feeling unwell so you can get access to the right tests and treatments early

- Gather outdoors or in well-ventilated indoor spaces.

- Consider taking a rapid antigen test, even if you don’t have symptoms, before visiting vulnerable loved ones when COVID-19 transmission is moderate or high in the community. To see the latest NSW respiratory surveillance summary report, please visit health. nsw.gov.au/respiratoryreports

with people from other places to help them progress in their sports.”

Sacred Ride in Jindabyne sees many people walk through their doors during these events and Owner, Nic Davoli is a big supporter for all events which brings tourism to the area.

With events like In2Adventure no longer existing in the region thousands of dollars to the local economy will be lost.

In2Adventure will be working closely with NPWS to try rectify the criteria and save the Snowies Multisport Festival.

People may be required to wear a mask in NSW when visiting high-risk settings such as aged and disability care. Masks may also be required in hospitals, general practices, medical centres and pharmacies.

NSW Health continues to closely monitor and assess the way we respond to acute

respiratory infections, including COVID-19, to keep patients, staff and visitors to our health facilities safe. For more information on getting your flu or COVID-19 vaccination and how to protect yourself and your loved ones this winter, visit health.nsw.gov.au/respiratory

HEALTH: Cooma’s Gwen Prendergast receives her latest COVID-19 vaccination from Dr Dominic Manassa at the new Monaro Medical Practice. PHOTO: Nathan Thompson

COMMUNITY: Hundreds gather each year to participate in In2Adventure events and now could be in jeopardy of cancelling due to new NPWS criteria. PHOTO: Supplied.

Bright opening for art exhibition

By NATHAN THOMPSON

SOME of the region’s most well-known artists and photographers, as well as emerging talents, have been honoured in the Climate Action Monaro (CAM) art awards.

In front of a full-house at the Raglan Gallery and Cultural Centre on Saturday, CAM president Ross Martin

congratulated all entrants in the organisation’s inaugural art exhibition.

Entrants put forward pieces showcasing a clean energy future. A large crowd filled the Raglan for the exhibition’s official opening and presentation of award winners.

Mr Martin said the exhibition has surpassed CAM’s expectations.

“We are very pleased with

the quality of the entries and by the attendance for the official opening,” he said.

“The exhibition has been well received. It’s encouraging to see so many people invested in what a clean energy future looks like on the Monaro.”

Graeme Krake was awarded first prize in the open category for his piece ‘Collecting water plants at Lake Dulver-

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ton’. Tein McDonald finished second and Julia CottrellDormer claimed third. Anna Streatfeild and Lisa Baier received highly commended honours, and Belinda Streete won the best photo award.

Judges Gillian Jenkins and Wanda Lach said they were impressed with the quality of all exhibits, particularly in the youth section.

Laila Judd won the youth

section, Noah Bond placed second and the Cooma Multicultural Centre finished third.

Mr Martin thanked the exhibition’s sponsors, judges and Raglan for hosting the art show.

He made special mention of CAM volunteer Wendy McDougall, for her efforts organising the art awards and exhibition. Ms McDou-

gall was unable to attend the opening

“Wendy is a special person, we couldn’t have staged this without her,” Mr Martin said. The exhibition was officially opened by Professor Andrew Blakers, a leading renewable energy expert. The CAM exhibition runs at the Raglan Gallery until June 30.

n Noah Bond places second in the youth section. The judges praised Noah’s work.

Roger Norton, Neil Brown, and Craig Mitchell enjoying the exhibition at the Raglan Gallery.

Graeme Krake’s winning artwork ‘Collecting water plants at Lake Dulverton’.

The Cooma Multicultural Centre finishes third in the youth section of the CAM art awards.

EXHIBITION: Award winners of the Climate Action Monaro art show. Left to right: Belinda Streete, best photo; Tein McDonald, second open category, Noah Bond, second youth section; Anna Streatfeild, highly commended open category; Julia Cottrell-Dormer, third open category; Gunther Gorman on behalf of Lisa Baier who receives highly commended in the open category; and Laila Judd, first youth section. PHOTOS: Nathan Thompson

NATIONAL Volunteers Week is upon us, and it’s a fitting time to thank all volunteers for their hard work and contribution to our community.

Volunteers are the backbone of any community. Their tireless work often goes unnoticed.

Here in the Snowy Monaro, we have many wonderful community groups, comprising committed volunteers. You don’t have to go far to see how our region benefits from volunteers.

Each of our towns and villages is very much the better for volunteers. This week, take the time to thank them.

Speaking of community groups and volunteers, the Monaro Committee for Cancer Research will stage its Hot City Disco fundraiser this week.

Across three big nights, about 50 locals will take to the stage. Teams from Bombala, Cooma and Jindabyne (wider area also) will perform in front of hundreds of people.

Three months of hard work has gone into the performances.

The fundraiser has surpassed all expectations with more than $150,000 already raised through donations to each dancer and fundraising events held by each team.

The mcCr is well-known for staging grand events, and this week’s performances on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights will be no exception. A few tickets remain for Thursday’s performance.

The Postman, who will take part in the dancing extravaganza, is starting to feel those butterflies. Yikes. It’s all for a great cause.

Proposed fee increases to use the Cooma saleyard truck wash have truck drivers and the broader Snowy Monaro agricultural industry upset.

A jump from $1 per minute to $4 per minute has left users very concerned they will either not be able to absorb the costs or they’ll have to pass the costs onto their clients.

Industry leaders are calling for Council to reconsider their position, and are encouraging community members to voice their concerns to Council.

Climate Action Monaro art exhibition a success l h b

I ATTENDED the official opening of the Climate Action Monaro ‘Imagine a clean energy future’ art exhibition at the Raglan Gallery in Cooma last Saturday afternoon.

Huge congratulations to the organisers, artists and performers who contributed to this inspiring event. It was a thoroughly enjoyable couple of hours.

What

The energy in the room was incredibly positive, and it was heartening to see so many people connecting and sharing within our community.

Professor Andrew Blakers gave a fantastic opening speech, highlighting that the energy transition is well underway.

Wind and solar power are now being installed globally at

four times the rate of all other generation types combined. He also noted our local area’s leading role, with pumped hydro, adopting rooftop solar, and the potential for wind and solar farms.

As someone who worries about the effects of climate change on our society, this event offered a much-needed

dose of optimism. It was heartening to share this experience with like-minded people. I’m looking forward to revisiting the gallery to enjoy the artworks at a more leisurely pace, and I highly recommend it to others.

use is a local council if it does not maintain hlllfddroads?

ROADS are critical infrastructure. Motor vehicles are effectively the only form of transport in this region.

In Snowy Monaro, 65 percent of households use cars to get to work. The average for NSW is only 46 percent. And 64 percent of Snowy Monaro households own two or more cars – for NSW that figure is only 52 percent. In spite of these facts, the

Snowy Monaro Regional Council has apparently decided that half our roads are unnecessary evils and it will stop maintaining them. That’s right.

The Council’s Operational Plan 2024-25 explains that it will only maintain 52 percent of sealed roads and 53 percent of unsealed roads.

If you are amongst the unfortunate residents who live on an

unsealed road with less than 35 cars per day, your road will no longer be graded.

Similarly, if you live on a sealed road with less than 150 cars per day your road will not be maintained.

There are no ifs, buts or maybes in the Council’s plan that is out for consultation.

I would like to know if Council has consulted the school bus

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companies that drive our country kids to school every day, over unsealed roads that are already rough.

Has Council consulted the emergency services? How far will roads deteriorate before an ambulance can’t get to your property or home to save a life?

Peter New Jindabyne

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Salvos Red Shield Appeal to help locals l d h ld pp l h lp l l

WITH the Salvation Army’s Red Shield Appeal around the corner, I wanted to share a bit about why I’m so passionate in my work for the Salvos, and why I also put my money where my mouth is as a regular donor.

I see first-hand the people whose lives are transformed by the work of the Salvosthese people are given a new beginning in life.

I know a man who sleeps rough with his cat. He’s kind and stoic, and only asks for help when he’s in a bind. He was thrilled when we sourced a swag for him.

In my work, I’ve come to know multiple women who have been subject to horrific

physical, verbal, and emotional abuse. Women who have felt trapped by their partner, with absolutely no control over any aspect of their lives. These women I know have survived, and are now on the road to thriving.

I know a single mum who works very hard to provide for her kids. She earns just too much that she doesn’t qualify for public housing, yet she is priced out of the private rental market. Her tenacity and ability to pick herself up from setback after setback continuously inspires me.

I know a teen who lived in the disabled toilet of a train station when he was kicked

out of home. He tried for as long as he could to keep going to school, but without any money, food, or amenities, he found himself at one of our crisis accommodation services. He’s now in his 30s, and passionate about using music to help other teens who are at risk or are experiencing homelessness.

There’s a beautiful woman who often catches up on sleep at our centre. We love to have a chat and share a meal together. The Salvos is her safe space.

These are just some of the people I know. And just some of the reasons that I give to our Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal every

Monaro families need wake-up call f l d k - p ll

Nationwide, we are currently calling for greater safety for women, with rallies and pledges and protestations of inequality afoot.

Recently, I heard the Prime Minister and others on the ABC talking about the need for ‘young women‘ everywhere to feel safe in their environment - and rightly so.

But dear Monaro locals, I am a 65 year-old woman, and I would never, ever walk anywhere alone, by day or by night, even here in sweet Cooma.

I am grateful that the Council wishes to safeguard the Cooma creek walk with lights now, and that the local constabulary will continue to diligently patrol the night spots etc, but, here is what happened to me a couple of weeks ago on Mittagang Road, at about 8.30am on a school day.

Approaching the nearby schools, as I headed down hill from Cooma North to the shops, two young boys, I’d say about 13 years-old, in uniform, walked towards me and started to talk loud-

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ly about their appendages swinging in their pants.

I am NOT a prude, and there is little that these boys could actually say to frighten me, but they did offend me.

Rightly or wrongly, I kept walking as I called them little fools, and the lead boy wheeled around and called me a big old b***h.

I must admit, I laughed then and have laughed since with my family, but in reality, my three gorgeous grand daughters’ school is nearby these same boys.

year. The money raised allows us to support people to make safe, healthy, new beginnings in life. New beginnings that not only change the course of their lives, but positively change the lives of their children, and their children’s children. How do I know? Because I’ve seen it.

To donate to this year’s Red Shield Appeal, or if you need support from the Salvos, visit salvationarmy.org. au or call 13 SALVOS. You can also donate at any Salvos Store.

Lauren Martin Salvation Army Community Worker in Southern Sydney

By LISA ASHURST

Okay, so let’s look at something here. You have strong feelings about a particular cause and you want to do something to promote it and hopefully do something about it, but does that make you a concerned citizen, an activist or an extremist?

Depends what you do and how you go about doing it, I suppose. If you are a concerned citizen you will discuss it with family, friends and colleagues and may even write to your local member, depending on what it is. At any rate, your views will be known in your immediate circle, where some will agree with you and if some do not, it won’t ruffle you too much.

They could pass them but for the bus they take each day to get home.

So I ask, where do little guys learn such behaviour, such terminology, right here in my precious township?

There are rallies in major capitals right now, but two streets away from where I hunker down with my disabled son, I, wrinkled and fat, took abuse from tomorrow’s world leaders.

And I’ll bet I’m not alone.

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If you are really passionate about it though, and begin rounding up like-minded individuals to lend more weight to your cause, you are on the road to becoming an activist.

Activists will do things like organise public campaigns, maybe create a webpage, probably a Facebook page as well, contact media outlets, put up fliers and chase their local government representatives more energetically in the pursuit of some kind of action.

Activists will certainly make sure they are heard, but outside of that they generally don’t break any laws and often they can manage to institute change. Or at least get the powers-that-be to actually listen to them, which is a good start.

Right, so what’s the difference between and activist and an extremist?

Well, there’s a big one. An extremist is an activist who has gone very next level, where common sense and common decency have no place. An extremist is hell-bent on getting their 15 minutes.

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You’ll know if you’re fast-tracking to extremism because you will view such activities as defacing buildings and monuments and flinging muck onto valuable artworks as valid actions to promote your cause, whatever it is.

You will also feel entitled to block main traffic arteries with your large vehicle or join your cohorts in a glue-in right across the same. Traffic will be banked up for kilometres, any emergency vehicles racing from point A to point C are going to be stuck at point B because you and your line of buddies are stuck fast to the road and they can’t get past. You may lessen the general distress by adhering yourself to a wall or flight of steps instead, but you’ll still be generally disruptive, which is what you’ll be hoping for.

Now, where as people may lend an ear to the concerned citizen, and even be prompted to support, or at least acknowledge, the cause of the activist, many will draw the line at the antics of the extremist.

I mean, make people angry enough and they are not going to feel warm and fuzzy about whatever it is you’re trying to promote (besides yourself). No, they are going to mouth profanities and consider inflicting physical nasties upon your person. Some may even bypass the considering and just start the inflicting. Whatever, they are not going to see you, or your cause, as something they wish to be associated with.

The couple who tried to access the Magna Carta because they don’t like the oil industry (huh?) are old enough to have had more sense. Doubt many applauded or acknowledged their “message”. Really, really senseless.

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Jindabyne careers advisor recognised

By TRISTA HEATH

LOCAL students, families and staff have recognised the hardworking career advisors within their schools for their career guidance and development which enables young students to gain qualifications for their students next chapter in life.

Jindabyne High School student, Sam Miller, is benefiting from the support of careers advisor, Ms Green.

Sam attended a two-day hospitality course with his school where he worked on his barista and food handling skills.

He learnt about safe food handling, hygiene and cleanliness, appropriate use of cutting boards and knife preparation skills.

Sam credits the course with increasing his responsibilities at his bakery job where previously, he only worked the till, but is now the jack of all trades making coffees and conducting prep work confidently all thanks to the guidance from his career advisor, Ms Green.

Sam said It is important to have career advisors, Ms Green has provided students with these amazing opportunities for work placement and courses as well as outreach to places and me personally have gotten work or early entry into traineeships and more.

lights for our students, helping them navigate the path to their dream careers,” Mr Whan said.

“The impact of our careers advisers goes beyond the classroom. Their support and guidance empower students to make informed decisions about their future, setting them on the path to success.

“Every day, our careers advisers go above and beyond to assist students in their journey towards further study and employment. Their tireless efforts shape the future of our workforce and contribute to the prosperity of our communities.

To his peers, Sam says that qualifications in the hospitality industry are always in demand and are a great way to learn customer service skills, which are used in a wide range of industries.

In Jindabyne, the hospitality industry is one of the largest labour market sectors, as a tourist town, students are employed weekends, school holidays and support the employers need for casual employees.

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“Having career advisors in schools is imperative and I don’t know where our year would be without Ms Green,” Sam said. While still in school, 18-year-old Sam is using his experience to gain further qualifications and is working towards an RSA.

the year, Sam, a passionate guitarist, hopes to study music at university and work in hospitality while completing his studies.

“I have always found bartending and making coffees really interesting and fascinating to watch, it looks really technical and fun and I want to work somewhere that is fun and I look forward to continuing my hospitality work alongside my studies,” Sam said.

Sam’s experience with job hunting has found that the hospitality industry is more open to hiring someone with qualifications as well as experience and is confident he will be able to find work

after graduating.

Ms Green said her advice to students is to take on any opportunity that is provided and at Jindabyne high school they are really supportive in providing how students can take on those opportunities and also to put their foot forward and be proactive in the workforce.

“We really try to encourage our students to practice those employability skills that employers are looking for,” Ms Green said.

“Skills like communication, team work, problem solving and technology can take them far when choosing a career path.

“We are always working

on these skills and making our students more marketable so when they do leave school, they are in the most opportunities position for the jobs.”

Sam said to have the support of a career’s advisor is important for high school age students, its beneficial for all students to have the guidance to help them along their chosen career path.

In recognition of National Careers Week, Member for Monaro Steve Whan said it is a great opportunity to recognise and celebrate the incredible contributions of our dedicated careers advisers in NSW public schools.

“They are the guiding

Truck driver banned after crash

A TRUCK driver has allegedly tested positive for drug driving, following an accident on Brown Mountain last week.

NSW Police said emergency services were called to the Snowy Mountains Highway at Brown Mountain on Wednesday May 15, following reports of a two vehicle crash.

Police attended and were told the truck had tipped on its side before it collided with another vehicle.

The 48-year-old male driver of the truck which rolled was assessed by NSW Ambulance

paramedics at the scene.

The other male driver, aged 24, was not injured in the incident.

During a search of the rolled vehicle, officers attached to Traffic Operation Group, found cannabis and drug paraphernalia.

The driver of the truck underwent a roadside drug test, and allegedly returned a positive result.

He was arrested and taken to Bega Police Station where he allegedly returned a positive reading for methamphetamine and cannabis.

He was issued a 24 hour ban from driving.

Police are awaiting the results of the second drug test before any further potential action. Inquiries into the incident are ongoing.

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“As advocates for our students, our careers advisers play a vital role in bridging the gap between education and the workforce. Their commitment supports every student in having the opportunity to pursue their dreams.”

Jindabyne High School work closely with Regional Industry Education Partnership (RIEP) and have a dedicated RIEP officer, Ms Sharon Lockyear-Lloyd whom enables a lot of the schools’ programs to go ahead.

“We have been so fortunate to have RIEP fund a lot of our programs, without the funding they provide we couldn’t do the job to our highest satisfaction,” Ms Green said.

“RIEP have been fully onboard and supportive of our ideas and those of our students.”

RECOGNITION: Jindabyne High School student, Sam Miller appreciates the guidance of careers advisor Ms Rayna Green.

PHOTO: Trista Heath

CRASH: A truck tipped on its side before colliding with a vehicle on Brown Mountain last week. The truck driver allegedly returned a positive drug test following the accident. PHOTO: Supplied

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Dog adoption proves wholesome experience

WHAT I can only describe as a wholesome and rewarding experience as my husband and I welcoming a new rescue dog to the family.

Snowy Monaro Regional Council had advertised a pet adoption day in collaboration with Pets Domain in Cooma, their second since the store opened nearly one year ago and after a successful adoption in the past we were ready to expand our pet family.

Council Rangers whom hosted the first adoption day realised the success of this event after all animals, three cats and four dogs, were adopted into new homes.

The second event resulted in three dogs and one cat being adopted and they will be hosting their third event on June 22 as they celebrate Pets Domain turning one.

Locals love their pets and the Rangers grow strong connections with their rescues making it imperative that they go to the right homes.

Now the second dog we have adopted through the

Council, the experience has always been a positive one with us leaving with our new best friend.

Council Ranger Sarah Davis said Council want the community to feel supported through adopting an animal from them and they love that these dogs can have a second chance at a forever home.

“It is very straight forward to adopt a dog from our pound, firstly the expression, then an initial meeting- followed by more, and perhaps a home visit before final adoption,” Ms Davis said.

“We try to only offer dogs to the community that don’t need extensive training, rehabilitation or have health implications.

“Dogs that may need extra assistance in their rehabilitation journey are generally rehomed with Rescue agencies and put into foster care whilst they undergo rehabilitation.”

Along with Councils pound facilities, back in May 2023 Council partnered with Corrective Services

where inmates take care of several canines while they are awaiting there forever homes.

The inmates follow some training schedules and endeavor to bring the shy and

Empowering Future Tradeswomen

IN TERM 1, 2024, twelve Year 10 girls from Jindabyne High School embarked on an empowering journey through the Girls Can Too program, designed to introduce high school-aged women to careers in nontraditional trades. Over a six-week period, these students delved into various industries, supported by the NSW Government’s Women in Trades Strategy 2021 – 24, aimed at increasing female representation in non-traditional trades.

Motivated by their own curiosity and ambition, the girls self-nominated for the program, eager to explore the possibilities within the trade industry. Throughout the program, they were exposed to a diverse range of

trades, including automotive, carpentry, aviation, wool classing, and transport and logistics. Industry site visits to Schulz Upholstery and Custom Furniture, Reece Plumbing, and the Jindabyne Education Campus construction site provided invaluable firsthand experiences and insights into these fields.

Fully funded by Regional Industry Education Partnerships (RIEP) and supported by the JHS Careers Department, the program provided students with essential gear such as steelcapped boots, work pants, and hi-vis shirts. A big thank you goes to Sharon Locker Lloyd, our local RIEP Senior Pathways Officer. Industry sessions

were expertly led by Cooma TAFE staff. Thank you also to Snowy Mountains Shuttles for their transportation throughout the program and to all the local businesses that hosted our students.

As the program concluded, the girls emerged not only with newfound knowledge and skills but also with a deeper sense of empowerment and confidence in their ability to pursue careers in traditionally male-dominated fields. We are proud to offer such opportunities to our students.

The Girls Can Too program has not only opened doors but also shattered stereotypes, paving the way for a more inclusive and diverse future workforce.

traumatized animals out of their shell and learn to trust.

The rehabilitation programs assist the dogs and the inmates, the inmates have a space in which they can visit the dogs and relax

or play amongst the responsibility of feeding, grooming, training and exercising the dogs.

Speaking from experience after adopting five year old Ned who had spent the last six months as part of the program, the impact of the dog rehabilitation program on both the dog and inmate was profound.

It was apparent how much the inmate cared for Ned and was able to answer all our questions and give information on his loving nature.

A gentle giant, Ned quickly became right at home with us and his little brother Watson.

Completely obedient with all the basic training down pat, we can only contribute his ‘good boy’ behaviour to his time spent in the Corrective Services rehabilitation program and we would encourage anyone looking for their next pet to contact the Council on dogs available for adoption.

Council has responsibility for determining when a dog is ready for adoption through the program by carefully evaluating their progress and

YEAR 10 GIRLS THRIVE IN GIRLS CAN TOO PROGRAM

suitability, Council ensures that these remarkable dogs are given the best chance at a fresh start.

A new initiative introduced by Council is their Canine Catch Up days at the K9 Café offering free checks of pet registration and microchip details.

The initiative aims to help residents ensure that their pet’s information is accurate and up to date in the event of an emergency or escape.

At the new K9 Socials dog café in Cooma, the Cooma Canine Catch-up also gives residents another opportunity to meet pups from the pound that are looking for their forever homes.

Our animals are part of our family, by adopting both Watson and Ned from the Council pound we were able to give them their forever home and we remain grateful to the Council Rangers for making the process so easy and their part in making this happen.

If you’re looking to welcome a new pet into your home visit www.snowymonaro.nsw.gov.au

TRADESWOMEN: Twelve Year 10 girls from Jindabyne High School embarked on an empowering journey through the Girls Can Too program.

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ADOPT: Byron and Trista Heath adopt Ned from Council after spending six months as part of the Corrective Services rehabilitation program.

Buskers call for flexible licences

By KAREN FORMAN

COOMA is trying to become nationally known as the busking capital of Australia, but confusion surrounding a lack of busker permits, how to gain approval to perform on community land in the region - and perceived high feeshas been branded as a ‘roadblock’ to the cause.

Local professional busker Alexander Eldred said his research on the Australian Business Licence and Information website revealed anyone wanting to busk in the region’s towns, needed to cough up $320 for a busking approval for a Section 68 approval to play an instrument for fee or reward on community land such as a park and the approval only covered a single day.

He said this meant buskers, even if they could pay $320, could not turn up on a day that suited them but would have to plan it well in advance.

“All the other councils provide buskers with the opportunity to either busk when they want for free, or with conditions, or to buy a permit which allows them to come and go as they please over a set time period, like a year,” he said.

“It would be great if our Council could look at introducing something like that, especially with the Australian National Busking Championships (ANBC) committee now working hard on establishing Cooma as the busking capital of Australia and trying to bring people here to perform on the streets as well as encourage local performers of all ages.”

Mr Eldred, a former ANBC winner who has turned his hand to judging as well as professional busking, performing and teaching music, was recently appointed to the committee and is passionate about seeing busking grow.

“Busking creates a great atmosphere. When I play on the South Coast, the street is brightened up, people come up and say their bad moods

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BUSKING: ANBC president Allan Spencer says formalising busking approvals would help Cooma’s hoped-for status as the busking capital of Australia. PHOTOS: Supplied

have been lifted, it is good for business, as long as you don’t play too loud and scare people away,” he said.

He prepared a busking report which was provided to Mayor Chris Hanna by Mr Spencer and ANBC vice president, Mathieu Nolte, at a recent meeting.

In the report, Mr Eldred said he started busking in Nowra (Shoalhaven City Council) in 2014 and had since travelled widely busking.

“Busking in Sydney is very competitive,” Mr Eldred said.

“The council rangers are very active and will be watching how you manage your time because other buskers there like to let the rangers know if you’re breaking the rules; so you have to make sure you have your permit on you.

“The first time I busked there, I was stopped 30 sec-

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onds in and got pulled up by two rangers asking to see if I had a permit.”

Australian National Busking Championships (ANBC) president Allan Spencer said he would like to see Council reconsider busking licences, not only in light of the efforts of the ANBC to make Cooma the busking town akin to Tamworth being the country music capital of Australia, but also to lift the atmosphere and colour of the town for tourists and locals.

“Cooma is the heart of the ANBC, and the ANBC committee is working hard towards achieving the status of being the busking town of the nation, so it is a shame that people who would like to busk in the region have to pay such a high fee for a busking approval,” he said.

“High fees like that discourage people from busking in the street and that has

a spinoff effect with less atmosphere, less of an opportunity to be seen as a busking town, and so on.

“The Council has been fantastically supportive of the ANBC since its inception 13 years ago, so perhaps this has been an oversight, but it would be a great time for it to have a look at the busker fees now that we are in a period of growth and change.”

Mr Spencer said Council had always been very supportive of the ANBC’s two Cooma events - a regional heat and the national grand final - and applauded Council’s Tourism Promotion and

Events Officer, who assisted in gaining appropriate approvals issued from the and Council’s Land and Property and Planning team.

Mr Eldred said busking fees varied from council area to council area but he was not aware of any higher than SMRC or Bega Valley.

“Central Coast is $20, Sydney is $47.50 for a year or $12 for three months, Wollongong is $25 annually, $15 quarterly or no fee half day with no amplification,” he said.

“Kiama Municipal Council $49, Shoalhaven City Council free and you are al-

lowed amplification, Coffs Harbour free with no amplification, Canberra is free with amplification but recommend permission from shop owners, Eurobadalla is free but you have to book, Yass $163 for a year, Bega Valley $301 for a year.

“The Entrance $20 a year and public liability is covered, Campbelltown City provides a three year permit for free, Newcastle free with no permit, Queanbeyan-Palerang $49.50 annually and Byron Bay $28 for a one-off application plus $17 for a yearly permit of $6 for a one-month permit.”

Alexander Eldred is calling on Council to introduce

Alexander Eldred prefers to take his busking to the coast, where busking fees are often waived by councils.

ACROSS

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE CROSSWORD

1 Which alloy consists essentially of copper and tin (6)

8 Name a popular soft drink (8)

9 To accumulate in the course of time, is to do what (6)

10 Denver is the capital of which US State (8)

11 Name an emirate on the NW coast of the Persian Gulf (6)

12 To be of sound mind, is to be what (4)

13 Name a much prized timber (5)

16 Name a city in West Yorkshire, England (5)

19 Who was one of the gunfighters involved in the gunfight at the OK Corral, Wyatt ... (4)

21 Which term implies additional ones (6)

22 Which mountain range lies between southern Russia and Georgia (8)

23 What is a cinematic film with a soundtrack (6)

24 Which term indicates “and so forth” (2,6)

25 Name another word for alignment (6) DOWN

2 What is a person who lives apart from society (7)

3 What is salvation achieved by absorption into Brahman (7)

4 When one chooses someone by vote, one does what (6)

5 Name an officer of rank in the Australian Army (7)

6 What is another term for otalgia (7)

7 Which hats are also known as trilbies (7)

13 Name the young of the domestic fowl (7)

14 To be no longer operative, is to be what (7)

E-QUATIONS

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

15 What are meals also called (7)

17 What is a level of command known as (7)

18 Name a very long Australian river (7)

20 Which articles are sent by mail (6)

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

Solve the crossword. Each answer has

1 AMULET

(a) The drink of the Hindu gods (b) A charm carried about the person (c) A small container for a hypodermic dose

2 BURSIFORM

(a) Big and sturdy (b) Pouch-shaped (c) Thick and spreading

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:

Advertising spelling: true (3)

Animal noise (3)

Computer break-downs (7)

Energetic: full of ... (5)

Has a tendency (5)

Imposing residence (7)

Impromptu (2,3)

Senator (abb) (3)

System-On-Chip (3)

Workers’ organisation (5)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 11.30 News. 12.00 Farmer Wants A Wife. 1.35 Surveillance Oz: Dashcam. (PG) 2.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PG) 8.30 The Front Bar. (M)

9.30 Unbelievable Moments Caught On Camera. (PG)

10.30 The Latest: Seven News. 11.00 Talking Footy. 12.00 Dracula. Premiere. (MA15+)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 11.30 News. 12.00 Movie: Nightmare Student. (2021) (M) 2.00 Business Builders. 2.30 Border Security: America’s Front Line. (PG) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 Football. AFL. Round 11. Western Bulldogs v Sydney. From Marvel Stadium, Melbourne. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. 11.00 HMP: Behind Bars. (MA15+) 12.30 Fortitude. (MA15+)

7.30 Gardening Australia. 8.30 Silent Witness. (M) 9.30 Gruen. 10.10 Hard Quiz. (PG) 10.40 QI. (M) 11.10 ABC Late News. 11.25 Grand Designs. (PG)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 News. 12.00 Movie: Hidden Family Secrets. (2018) (PG) 2.00 House Of Wellness. (PG) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 8.30 Movie: The Ugly Truth. (2009) (MA15+) Katherine Heigl, Gerard Butler. A TV show host falls in love. 10.30 To Be Advised. 12.05 Celebrity Obsessed. (M)

6.00 Rage. 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage. 12.00 News. 12.30 Call The Midwife. (PG) 1.30 Father Brown. (M) 2.15 Gruen. 3.00 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG) 3.30 Tony Armstrong’s Extra-Ordinary Things. (PG) 4.30 Restoration Australia. 5.30 Landline. 6.00 Australian Story. 6.30 Back Roads. (PG) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Father Brown. (M) 8.15 Midsomer Murders. (PG) 9.50 After The Party. (M) 10.35 Shetland. (M) 11.35 Rage. (MA15+)

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. 12.00 Horse Racing. Doomben Cup Day. Sporting Chance Cancer Foundation Raceday. Sandown Saturday. Morphettville Race Day. 5.00 News. 5.30 Border Security. (PG) 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG) 7.30 Movie: Jumanji: The Next Level. (2019) (PG) Dwayne Johnson. 10.00 Movie: Bad Boys II. (2003) (MA15+)

6.00 Rage. 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 World This Week. 11.00 Compass. 11.30 Praise. 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Aust. 2.30 Monty Don’s Paradise Garden. 3.30 Forever Summer With Nigella. 3.55 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 4.40 Grand Designs. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Compass. (PG) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Call The Midwife. (M) 8.30 After The Party. (M) 9.20 The Luminaries. (M)

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. 12.00 House Of Wellness. 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.30 Surveillance Oz. (PG) 3.00 Border Security: Int. (PG) 3.30 Border Security. (PG) 4.00 Better Homes. 5.00 News. 5.30 Weekender. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Dream Home. Premiere. (PG) 8.35 Farmer Wants A Wife: Reunion. Final. (PG)

8.45 Ski Rescue Downunder. (M) A Code3 emergency puts a new

9News Late.

See No Evil. (M)

The Equalizer. (MA15+) 12.05 Tipping Point. (PG) 6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Summit. 1.15 My Way. 1.30 Great Australian Detour. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 12. Canterbury Bulldogs v St George Illawarra Dragons. 9.45 Thursday Night Knock Off. 10.30 9News Late. 11.00 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+) 11.50 The First 48. (M) 6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 Movie: Buckley’s Chance. (2021) (PG) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.30 WIN News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 12. Manly Sea Eagles v Melbourne Storm. From 4 Pines Park, Sydney. 9.55 Golden Point. 10.40 Movie: Survivor. (2015) (M) Milla Jovovich.

Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 MasterChef Aust. 8.40 NCIS: Sydney. (M) 9.40 FBI: International. (M) 10.40 10’s Late News. 11.05 The Project. 6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 Ent. Tonight. 8.30 Neighbours. 9.00 Bold. 9.30 Deal Or No Deal. 10.00 GCBC. 10.30 Judge Judy. 11.00 Dr Phil. 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Ent. Tonight. 1.20 Judge Judy. 1.50 MasterChef Aust. 3.00 GCBC. 3.30 10 News First: Afternoon. 4.00 Neighbours. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 News. 6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Taskmaster Australia. Return. 8.30 Law & Order: S.V.U. 9.30 The Cheap Seats. 10.30 10’s Late News. 10.55 The Project. 12.00 Stephen Colbert.

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 WorldWatch. 10.05 Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out. 11.00 The Story Of Ramadan. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Dateline. 2.30 Insight. 3.35 The Cook Up. 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 16. Highlights. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.30 Alone Australia. 8.30 24 Hours In ALDI. 9.25 This Town. Premiere. 10.30 SBS News. 11.05 You Shall Not Lie. Final. 12.15 Black Sands.

6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00

Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 17. Highlights. 8.00 WorldWatch. 10.10 Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out. 11.00 The Story Of Cheese. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Alone Australia. 3.00 Mastermind Aust. 3.35 The Cook Up. 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 17. Highlights. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.30 DNA Family Secrets. 8.35 Our Law. 9.45 Blue Lights. Final. 10.50 SBS News. 11.20 Illegals. Final. 12.15 The Responder.

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.30 Neighbours. 9.00 Bold. 9.30 Deal Or No Deal. 10.00 GCBC. 10.30 Judge Judy. 11.00 Dr Phil. 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Ent. Tonight. 1.30 Judge Judy. 2.00 Ready Steady Cook. 3.00 GCBC. 3.30 10 News First: Afternoon. 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 News. 6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Ready Steady Cook. 8.30 To Be Advised. 9.30 The Graham Norton Show. 10.30 10’s Late News. 10.55 The Project. 12.00 Stephen Colbert.

6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00

Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 18. Highlights. 8.00 WorldWatch. 10.10 Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out. 11.00 The Story Of Chocolate. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00

Mastermind Aust. 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.35 The Cook Up. 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. 5.00

Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 18. Highlights. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.35 Abandoned Railways From Above. 8.30 Secrets Of The Lost Liners. Return. 9.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Getaway. 6.30 ACA. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. 12.00 Destination WA. 12.30 My Way. (PG) 12.45 The Summit. (PG) 3.30 The Lap. 4.30 Garden Gurus. 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Getaway. (PG) 6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Jeopardy! Australia. 8.30 Movie: John Wick. (2014) (MA15+) Keanu Reeves, Willem Dafoe. An ex-hit man comes out of retirement. 10.30 Movie: Mad Max: Fury Road. (2015) (MA15+)

6.00 Morning Programs. 7.30 Escape Fishing. 8.00 My Market Kitchen. 8.30 Farm To Fork. 9.00 Exploring Off The Grid. 9.30 The Brighter Side: Save. Grow. Dream. 10.00 Ready Steady Cook. 11.00 MasterChef Aust. 1.20 My Market Kitchen. 1.30 All 4 Adventure. 2.30 The Yes Experiment. 3.00 What’s Up Down Under. 3.30 GCBC. 4.00 Ready Steady Cook. 5.00 News. 6.00 The Dog House. 7.00 Soccer. A-League Men. Grand final. 10.30 The Cheap Seats. 11.30 Fire Country.

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 WorldWatch. 10.05 Tough Trains. 11.05 My Unique B&B. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Cycling. UCI ProSeries. Tour of Hungary. Highlights. 3.05 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. 4.00 Sports Woman. 4.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 19. Highlights. 5.30 War Gamers. 6.30 News. 7.30 Jersey And Guernsey. Premiere. 8.25 Cannes Uncut. 10.00 Secrets Of The Royal Palaces. 10.50 Paris Paris. 11.50 Paris Paris. 12.20 Dear Mama.

6.00 Hello SA. 6.30 ACA. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Wide World Of Sports. 11.00 NRL Sunday Footy Show. 1.00 Drive TV. 1.30 My Way. 1.45 The Summit. (PG) 3.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 12. New Zealand Warriors v Dolphins. 6.00 9News Sunday. 7.00 Travel Guides. (PG) 8.00 60 Minutes. 9.00 The Missing Millionairess. (PG) 10.00 9News Late. 10.30 The First 48. (MA15+) 11.25 Transplant. (MA15+) 12.15 The Brokenwood Mysteries. (M) 6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 Movie: Speechless. (1994) (PG) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.30 WIN News. 6.00

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 Everyday Gourmet. 8.30 Freshly Picked. 9.00 Pooches At Play. 9.30 What’s Up Down Under. 10.30 Healthy Homes. 11.00 4x4 Adventures. 12.00 MasterChef Aust. 1.10 My Market Kitchen. 1.30 Cook With Luke. 2.00 Destination Dessert. 2.30 Roads Less Travelled. 3.00 Australia By Design: Architecture. 3.30 GCBC. 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 Farm To Fork. 5.00 News. 6.30 The Sunday Project. 7.30 MasterChef Aust. 8.50 Tulsa King. 9.40 FBI. 11.30 The Sunday Project.

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 Ent. Tonight. 8.30 The Yes Experiment. 9.00 Bold. 9.30 Deal Or No Deal. 10.00 GCBC. 10.30 Judge Judy. 11.00 Dr Phil. 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Ent. Tonight. 1.10 Judge Judy. 1.40 MasterChef Aust. 3.00 GCBC. 3.30

6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 20. Highlights. 8.00 WorldWatch. 10.05 Tough Trains. 11.05 My Unique B&B. 12.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 12.55 Judo. 1.00 Motor Racing. ProMX C’ships. Round 4. 4.00 Sports Woman. 4.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 20. Highlights. 5.30 War Gamers. 6.30 News. 7.30 Came From Nowhere. 9.10 Pompeii: The Secrets Of Civita Giuliana. 10.15 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 12.05 WorldWatch. 2.00 The Assassination Of JFK: Ten Mistakes. 2.55 Mastermind Aust. 3.25 Where The Dreamings Come From. 3.35 The Cook Up. 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 21. Highlights. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.35 Tony Robinson’s

7.05 Andy And The Band.

7.20 Bluey.

7.30 Would I Lie To You? (PG)

8.30 Miniseries: Time. (M) Part 2 of 3.

9.30 Wreck. (MA15+) Jamie becomes embroiled with an illicit operation.

11.05 Louis Theroux Interviews... (M)

6.00 Children’s Programs.

8.00 Hotel Transylvania.

7.05 Andy And The Band.

7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Would I Lie To You? (PG) 8.30 Hard Quiz. (PG) 9.00 Gruen. 9.35 Tomorrow Tonight. (PG) 10.05 Whose Line Is It Anyway? (PG)

10.50 Would I Lie To You?

11.50 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. Final.

7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Would I Lie To You? (PG) 8.30 Movie: A Time To Kill. (1996) (M) Samuel L. Jackson, Matthew McConaughey. A man is accused of murdering two thugs.

Movie: The Informant! (2009) (M)

11.50 Would I Lie To You? (PG) 6.00 Children’s Programs. 8.00 Hotel Transylvania. 8.10

8.10 Open Season: Call Of Nature.

8.25 Almost Naked Animals.

8.35 Summer Memories.

8.50 Holly Hobbie. (PG)

9.10 The Next Step.

9.35 Ace My Space.

10.00 BTN High.

10.15 Rage. (PG) 11.20 Close.

6.30 Bargain Hunt.

7.30 Heartbeat. (PG) A friend of Blaketon causes havoc.

8.45 Judge John Deed. (M) A 15-year-old needs a heart transplant.

10.45 Air Crash Investigations. (PG)

11.45 Bargain Hunt.

6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG)

7.30 Highway Patrol. (PG)

8.30 The Force: Behind The Line. (PG) Narrated by Simon Reeve.

9.30 World’s Wildest Police Videos. (M) Footage of real life crimes.

10.30 Police Code Zero: Officer Under Attack. (M)

11.30 World’s Most Shocking Emergency Calls. (MA15+)

6.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. (PG)

7.00 The Nanny. (PG)

7.30 Seinfeld. (PG)

8.30 Movie: Bridget Jones’s Diary. (2001) (M) Renée Zellweger, Colin Firth. A woman documents a year of her life through her diary.

10.30 Seinfeld. (PG)

11.30 The Nanny. (PG)

12.00 Love Island UK. (M)

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. Hosted by Fiona Bruce.

7.30 As Time Goes By. Jean accepts Lionel’s proposal.

8.40 Midsomer Murders. (M) After a retired music teacher is bashed to death with a torch, Barnaby and Scott investigate.

10.40 A+E After Dark. (M)

11.40 Footy Classified. (M)

6.30 Bondi Rescue. (PG) Follows the work of elite lifeguards.

7.00 Soccer. Global Football Week. Tottenham Hotspur v Newcastle United. From the MCG.

10.15 Bull. (M) Bull is hired to help convict a drug dealer who murdered a police officer but has managed to avoid jail.

11.10 NCIS. (M)

6.00 Children’s Programs. 7.55 Hotel Transylvania. 8.10 Open Season: Call Of Nature.

8.20 Almost Naked Animals. 8.35 Summer Memories. 8.45 Holly Hobbie. 9.10 The Next Step. 9.30 Ace My Space. 10.00 BTN High. 10.15 Rage. (PG) 11.20 Close.

6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown. (M) Father Brown investigates a finishing school.

8.30 Shetland. (M) Perez returns to his childhood home after the murder of a scientist on the picturesque island of Fair Isle. 11.00 Murdoch Mysteries. (M) 12.00 Father Brown. (M)

6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG) 7.00 Football. AFL. Round 11. Western Bulldogs v Sydney.

7.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly. (PG)

8.30 Crime Investigation Australia. (MA15+)

9.50 Border Security: International. (PG)

10.50 Movie: Underworld: Rise Of The Lycans. (2009) (MA15+)

6.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. (PG) Frank and Marie visit a retirement home.

7.00 The Nanny. (PG) Fran must face a tax audit.

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

10.30 Movie: Those Who Wish Me Dead. (2021) (MA15+) Angelina Jolie. A survival expert tries to save a teenage boy.

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 RBT. (M) 8.30 Missing Persons Investigation. (PG) Police launch two largescale searches. 9.30 Casualty 24/7. (M) Follows doctors at the causality department of a hospital.

10.30 Police After Dark. (M) 11.30 Murders At The Boarding House. (MA15+)

6.30 JAG. (PG) 7.30 Bull. (M)

8.30 NCIS. (M) A satellite operative witnesses a murder.

9.25 NCIS: New Orleans. (M) The team investigates a kidnapping.

10.20 Evil. (MA15+) 11.15 Diagnosis Murder. (M)

6.00 Children’s Programs. 8.00 Hotel Transylvania. 8.10 Open Season: Call Of Nature. 8.25 Almost Naked Animals. 8.35 Summer Memories. (PG) 8.50 Holly Hobbie. (PG) 9.10 The Next Step. 9.35 Ace My Space. 11.20 Close.

6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 The Yorkshire Steam Railway: All Aboard. (PG) 8.30 Escape To The Country. Ginny Buckley is in Essex. 12.30 Australia’s Best Backyards.

6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG) Chumlee checks out a rare wrestling figure.

7.30 AFL: Friday Night Countdown. A lead-up to the Friday night AFL match.

8.00 Football. AFL. Round 11. Fremantle (Walyalup) v Collingwood. From Optus Stadium, Perth. 11.00 AFL PostGame Show. 11.45 Armchair Experts. (M)

7.30 Movie: Finding Nemo. (2003) Albert Brooks, Ellen DeGeneres. A clownfish searches for his son.

9.30 Movie: Cats & Dogs. (2001) (PG) Tobey Maguire, Sean Hayes. Neighbourhood canines band together to stop a megalomaniacal cat from releasing a virus. 11.20 Dating No Filter. (M)

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (PG) 7.30 Take Me Home. (PG) Everyone watches Whynter’s temper. 8.30 Movie: Tina. (2021) (M) Tina Turner, Oprah Winfrey. A chronicle of the life and career of Grammy Awardwinning singer and actor Tina Turner. 11.00 Movie: Collateral Beauty. (2016) (M)

7.30 Soccer. Global Football Week. Arsenal Women v A-League All-Stars Women. From Marvel Stadium, Melbourne.

10.30 Bull. (M) Bull agrees to help Chunk’s daughter when her journalism professor faces jail time.

11.25 NCIS. (M) A leg is found in a dumpster.

6.05 Children’s Programs. 7.30 Built To Survive. (PG) 7.55 Hotel Transylvania. 8.10 Open Season: Call Of Nature. 8.20 Almost Naked Animals. 8.35 Summer Memories. (PG) 8.45 Holly Hobbie. 9.10 The Next Step. 9.30 Ace My Space. 11.20 Close.

6.00 Heathrow. (PG)

6.30 Bondi Vet. (PG)

7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. (PG) Julian Norton helps a llama.

8.30 Escape To The Country. Nicki Chapman helps a couple from Scotland look for a cottage in the Cotswolds.

11.30 The Yorkshire Vet. (PG)

12.30 Escape To The Country.

7.15 AFL Pre-Game Show. Pre-game coverage of the match.

7.30 Football. AFL. Round 11. Richmond v Essendon. From the MCG. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews. 11.00 Movie: Resident Evil: Welcome To Raccoon City. (2021) (MA15+)

7.30 Movie: Bruce Almighty. (2003) (M) Jim Carrey. A man is given supernatural powers. 9.30 Movie: Get Smart. (2008) (PG) Steve Carell, Anne Hathaway. Two spies track down an arms dealer. 11.40 Dating No Filter. (M)

7.00 Rugby Union. Super Rugby Pacific. Round 14. Queensland Reds v Western Force. From Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane. 9.30 Super Rugby Pacific Post-Match. Post-match analysis and interviews.

9.45 Movie: Be Cool. (2005) (M) John Travolta, Uma Thurman. A former mobster enters the music industry.

6.30 JAG. (PG) Mac and Harm are trapped in a hospital.

7.30 NCIS. (M) Torres boldly breaks protocol when he learns a witness in an NCIS case is wanted by immigration authorities.

10.20 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M) The unit probes the death of a photographer.

Children’s Programs. 8.00 Hotel Transylvania. 8.10 Open Season: Call Of Nature. 8.25 Almost Naked Animals. 8.35 Summer Memories. (PG) 8.50 Holly Hobbie. 9.15 The Next Step. 9.35 Ace My Space. 10.15 Rage. (PG) 11.20 Close.

6.35 Greatest Escapes To The Country. 7.20 The Vicar Of Dibley. (PG) 8.30 Endeavour. (M) A funfair on the Cowley Green turns sinister when a bus conductor goes missing.

10.30 Hornby: A Model Empire: Flying Scotsman. (PG) 11.30 The Vicar Of Dibley. (PG)

6.00 Border Security: International. (PG) 7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG) 8.30 Movie: RED. (2010) (M) Bruce Willis, Mary-Louise Parker. A retired CIA agent is attacked by a hit squad. 10.50 Movie: Gunpowder Milkshake. (2021) (MA15+)

7.30 Movie: The Great Wall. (2016) (M) Matt Damon. A mercenary joins an army of elite warriors. 9.30 Movie: Conan The Barbarian. (2011) (MA15+) Jason Momoa, Stephen Lang. A barbarian seeks revenge. 11.40 Dating No Filter. (M)

6.30 French Open Tennis Pre-Show. Pre-game coverage of the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros. 7.00 Tennis. French Open. Day 1. From Roland-Garros Stadium, Paris, France. 12.00 Tennis. French Open. Day 1 Late. From Roland-Garros Stadium, Paris, France.

6.30 JAG. (PG) Mac and Harm find themselves on opposite sides of a case involving an alcoholic officer.

7.30 NCIS. (M) The team investigates the murder of a US Navy captain and discovers the victim was under investigation.

11.15 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M) The unit probes the death of a photographer.

The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 7.30 The Big Bang Theory. (M) 8.30 Two And A Half Men. (PG) Charlie takes steps to avoid parenthood. 9.30 Two And A Half Men. (M) Alan is upset about Judith dating. 10.00 South Park. (MA15+) 12.00 Home Shopping. 6.00 The Big Bang Theory.

Foyle’s War. (M) When a man is found hanging in the woods, the new head of Hastings Police believes it is a straightforward suicide. 10.40 Railroad Australia: Cockatoo Run. (PG)

Doc Martin. (PG)

Pawn Stars. (PG) 7.30 Outback Opal Hunters. (PG) 8.30 Gem Hunters Down Under. (PG) Follows a

6.30 Bargain

Presented by

7.30 Call The

(M) The community prepares for a fete.

A Touch Of Frost. (PG) Jack investigates a hit-andrun which left a woman in a coma and a robbery at a local brewery.

The Yorkshire Steam Railway: All Aboard. (PG)

Pawn Stars. (PG)

Outback Truckers. (M)

Outback Outlaw Comedian. (MA15+) Pauly goes missing in Western Australia.

Family Guy. (M) Peter

6.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. (PG)

7.00 The Nanny. (PG)

7.30 Seinfeld. (PG)

8.30 Movie: Law Abiding Citizen. (2009) (MA15+) Gerard Butler, Jamie Foxx. A spiteful vigilante seeks revenge. 10.40 Seinfeld. (PG) 11.40 The Nanny. (PG)

6.30 French Open Tennis Pre-Show. Pre-game coverage of the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros. 7.00 Tennis. French Open. Day 2. From Roland-Garros Stadium, Paris, France. 12.00 Tennis. French Open. Day 2 Late. From Roland-Garros Stadium, Paris, France.

6.30 JAG. (PG) A female pilot is accused of an affair.

7.30 Bull. (PG) Bull helps a doctor.

8.30 NCIS. (M) After marine recruiters are killed by a sniper, the team tries to find the killer before they strikes again.

10.20 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M) Two men are blown up by their own explosives. 11.15 Evil. (MA15+)

6.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. (PG)

7.00 The Nanny. (PG)

7.30 Seinfeld. (PG)

8.30 Movie: Catwoman. (2004) (M) Halle Berry, Benjamin Bratt. A designer gains cat-like attributes. 10.35 Seinfeld. (PG) 11.35 The Nanny. (PG)

6.30 French Open Tennis Pre-Show. Pre-game coverage of the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros. 7.00 Tennis. French Open. Day 3. From Roland-Garros Stadium, Paris, France. 12.00 Tennis. French Open. Day 3 Late. From Roland-Garros Stadium, Paris, France.

6.30 JAG. (PG)

7.30 Bull. (M) Bull helps a man who changed his identity.

8.30 NCIS. (M) Gibbs’ former commanding officer, AWOL from Iraq, enlists his help in uncovering a dangerous conspiracy.

9.25 FBI. (M) OA is pressured to help a family member. 11.15 48 Hours. (M)

And

Hunt.

Charlie Ross.

Midwife.

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Location, lifestyle, liveability

ADDRESS: 171 Towrang Vale, Cooma

AGENT: Boller & Co

EXPLORE the allure of this remarkable residence nestled on 11.36 acres (4.6 hectares) in the highly soughtafter Towrang Vale Road, Cooma, just a sixminute dive into town.

Boasting an intelligently crafted floorplan that prioritises space and

comfort, this home is ideal for everyone -all conveniently on a single level.

This contemporary single-level dwelling showcases a luminous open-plan living area, seamlessly merging living and dining spaces.

The immaculate kitchen, equipped with a cedar top breakfast bar, stone benchtops, tiled splashbacks, and ample cup-

board storage, oversees the entire area.

Designed for yearround entertaining, the living spaces flow effortlessly into a verandah that surrounds the majority of the home.

Located in arguably the prime spot in small rural living of Cooma’s surrounds, this meticulously cared-for home presents a perfect blend of modern living. The

property is strategically positioned and just minutes away from the local golf course, offering unparalleled convenience.

This residence is a rare gem - a harmonious blend of country lifestyle and practicality in the ever-popular and tightly held Towrang Vale Road.

The property features:

- Four bedroom, en-

suite design

- Single level

- Double garage 9x12 with carport

- Open plan living design

- Master bedroom with walk in robe and ensuite

- Second and third bedroom with built in robe

- Modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances

- LPG Gas cooking, elec oven

- Wood heating

- Double glazed windows

- 110,000 litre water tank

- Four paddocks

- Horse shelter

- Garbage bin service

- A school bus run. Call Boller & Co on 6452 4155 for more information.

- Stone benchtops with a cedar to breakfast bar

Snowy Monaro

A house of possibilities

ADDRESS: 210 Maybe Street, Bombala NEW PRICE: $298,000

LOCATED in close proximity to schools, shopping and the local medical centre, this property is perfect for a family looking for a project.

The home sits on a 2270m2 (approx) block and boasts four bedrooms, one bathroom, lounge, dining, kitchen, and a spacious sunroom/enclosed verandah. With a modest decor, the bones of

the property are good and with some restoration or renovation the property will truly evolve.

The layout of the property - house and yard at the front of the block and small paddock at the back, allows for a rural lifestyle with chickens and/or poddy lambs or possible future subdivision.

Escape to country town living today.

Snowy Monaro

Where lifestyle meets luxury

ADDRESS: Cledwyn, 3966 Kosciuszko Road, Berridale NSW 2628

WELCOME to Cledwyn, your idyllic lifestyle escape in the heart of the Snowy Mountains.

Located just a 15 minute drive from Jindabyne, 45 minutes from the snow resorts and just five minutes from Berridale.

The main residence is a sleek off-grid design, featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms, open plan kitchen, living and dining, butler’s pantry, office/ gym.

There are spectacular views over Kiah Lake from every room.

Whilst you enjoy the comfort and luxury of the main house, have friends and family enjoy

their own space in the second dwelling, a cosy two-bedroom, one bathroom cottage situated just far enough from the main house to offer optimum privacy but close enough that it’s just a short stroll over the hill.

Whilst you might be able to access all activities the mountains have to offer, you don’t even need to leave home to

enjoy the thrill of all things adventure.

Cledwyn is home to not one but two mountain bike tracks, a BMX pump track, bocce lawn, kids’ cubby house, an outdoor chess board, and when afternoon rolls around sit back, relax, and enjoy the ambience in the cedar spa.

All of this situated on 103.7 hectares or 256.35 acres of na-

tive Australian bushland.

Don’t hesitate and contact our office on 02 6456 6783 today to learn more.

Your luxury escape awaits. Cledwyn, 3966 Kosciuszko Road, Berridale NSW 2628 is going to online auction on Tuesday June 11, 2024, at 6.30pm via the Realtair website.

Federal budget falls: NSW Farmers

THE state’s peak farm body has said the federal budget has fallen short for farmers, with more funding still desperately needed to support rural industries across NSW.

NSW Farmers President Xavier Martin said Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers had failed to incorporate fair funding for farmers within the FY25 budget, with the nation’s agricultural sector facing a whole range of increasing costs and challenges to production.

“Make no mistake – farmers are all for improving traceability, but for a federal man-

date, we need federal funding to ensure farmers aren’t left out of pocket as we progress complying with traceability reforms for our sheep and goats,” Mr Martin said.

“The Federal Government must find better solutions to fund our biosecurity models other than just a double tax on farmers, and we would happily return the $107 million recently announced to shut down Australia’s live sheep export trade by sea if it meant we could keep this industry operating.

“Meanwhile, our roads and bridges are crumbling around us with little to no

support to get them up to scratch – so it seems the Federal Government has failed the bush in its budget this year.”

While a Federal Government commitment to reform mergers and acquisitions would support much-needed competition reform, Mr Martin warned the budget still left farmers at a disadvantage, with far too much focus on households in the cities.

“Thankfully, small businesses will benefit from continued instant asset write-offs, and farmers could see fairer prices at the

farm gate if the government makes good on its promises for competition reform – but this is a drop in the ocean in the face of the unfair market power and mounting challenges farmers face.

“While we welcome renewed funding for drought, and particularly for the Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hubs, there really is little other positive news to come out of the federal budget for our farmers.

“The writing is on the wall: this is a budget that gets the government in the green, but leaves farmers in the red.”

Local Land Services board elections upcoming

SNOWY Monaro based landholders will contest the South East Local Land Service elections, in the of securing a place on its board.

South East Local Land Services is encouraging ratepayers to register now so they can vote in the local board member election, starting next week.

Voting opened on May 21 and closes 14 June. Voting packs can be requested until June 12.

In the South East, 32 candidates will stand for elec-

tion to the local board, with three positions available.

Contesting the election from the Snowy Monaro are: Luke Williamson, Colinton; Emeritus Professor Rueben Rose, Jindabyne; and Robert Ingram, Tombong.

The remaining candidates are: James Thomson, Belowra; Pam Kensite, Crookwell; Alan Dyer, Bungendore; Dr Amanda Lee Champan, Wamboin; John McGrath, Cockwhy; Harijinder Dhindsa, Sutton; Russell Evans, Araluen; Allan McGruddy,

Bungendore; Sandy Lolicato, Jeir; Gregory Butler, Murrumbateman; Richard Sharp, Burra; Ashraf Ghanem, Springrange; Rob Bilderbeek, Bellmount Forest; Jay Wilton, Currowan; Dr Alexsandar Antic, Mullion; Nicola Burton-Taylor, Boorowa; Sally Harrison, Manar; Barbara Newby, Reids Flat; Rosamond Stronach, Taralga; Paul Staggs, Bevendale; Steven Downes, Jamberoo; Steven Hogan, Yass; Czeslaw Staciwa, Sutton Forestl Lucina Golsby, Boorowa; Meredith Lyons,

Cooma Monthly Scale & Store Cattle Sale

Friday 24th May 2024

Commencing 10am.

Annual feature store sale.

A/C SJ & IJ BROWNE(ELD)

40 Angus cows, PTIC, 3-4yrs, To calve August onwards to Hazeldean bull.

12 x 12 Angus cows & calves

24 Angus mixed sex weaner

A/C EST LM MCPHIE(MLP)

35 P/Hereford cows, 7.5yrs, Gunyah BLD, PTIC to Gunyah P/Hereford bull to calve late July/Aug.

A/C SNOW PEAK(ELD)

20 Angus cows & calves, Te Mania BLD, cows 5yrs, calves 2 to 6mths. Rejoined Angus bull & to be preg tested .

15 Angus cows, 5yrs, Te Mania BLD, PTIC Angus bull.

A/C L. KINGI(NL)

25 Angus cows, rising 4 & 5yrs, SIC to Kunuma Angus Bull to calve OCT.

A/C MURLINGBUNG(ELD)

30 Angus mixed sex weaners, Hazeldean BLD, 7/8mths.

A/C WARNE & ASSOCIATES(ELD)

40 Angus mixed sex weaners, 4/6mths, yard weaned.

A/C A & M MATHEWS(MLP)

25 Angus & Angus X steer weaner7 /8mths, Rosskin BLD.

A/C BA & CF CLARKE(ELD)

30 Angus heifer weaner, 6/8mths.

A/C DJ & MM WELLSMORE(NL)

20 Hereford steers, 12/15mths

A/C MARION BURKE(NL)

18 Hereford steers, 12/15mths, Billilingra BLD.

A/C J & J CROWE(ELD)

20 Speckle Park steer weaner, 5/7mths. Minnamurra BLD.

20 cows, mixed ages, PTIC to Minamurra Speckle Park bull.

A/C M & P LETTE(ELD)

20 Angus mixed sex weaners, 7/9mths, Hazeldean BLD.

A/C POLLARD & BONNER(NL)

Bourndal Stewart Hilton, Captains Flat; Steven McKeane, Moruya; Barbary Jones, Wapengo; and Dr Xavier Sirault, Bungendore.

South East Local Land Services General Manager Luke Pope said voting in the upcoming election is an opportunity for ratepayers to ensure the local board reflects their needs.

“Voting in the upcoming election is a crucial opportunity for ratepayers to shape the composition of our local board to reflect their needs,” Mr Pope said.

“Our local board members are a key asset, using their connections to ensure our services meet the needs of ratepayers.”

With 32 strong candidates vying for positions, Mr Pope emphasises the significance of active participation.

“The people, landscapes and land uses in the South East region is incredibly diverse. One of the ways you can ensure our services are relevant is to vote for someone to represent you,” he said.

To vote, you must first re-

quest a voting pack, which can be sent to you electronically. You can request a voting pack by either: Submitting your request online or calling Local Land Services on 1300 795 299 or visiting your closest Local Land Services office. To be eligible, you must be an individual who is 18 or more years old and an occupier of a rateable holding under the Local Land Services Act 2013. The holding may consist of wholly or partly rateable land.

21 Angus mixed sex weaners, 6/7mths.

A/C DAVID McCAULEY(ELD) 18 Simmental x steers.

A/C COLIN MCLAREN(ELD) 16 mixed sex weaner, 5/7mths.

A/CD McDONALD(NL)

13 Shorthorn mixed sex weaner.

A/C EBH2 P/L(MLP)

12 Angus steer weaners 8/9mths, Ross kin BLD.

A/C M & S CONTRACTING(NL)

8 Black Baldie cows, PTIC to calve mid Aug to Clea Angus bull.

A/C BURRUNGA P/L

28 Black Baldie weaner heifers, weaned.

Please contact your preferred agent.

BUDGET: NSW Farmers president Xavier Martin says the Federal Budget will not address challenges to the agricultural sector.

PHOTO: NSW Farmers

Mutton prices lift: MLA

By MEAT AND LIVESTOCK AUSTRALIA

THE Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) announcement of a La Niña watch has imbued the cattle market with a positive outlook for a majority of indicators.

Yardings eased slightly by 529 to 59,006 head, year-todate with a 12 percent decrease in yardings. Yardings have stabilised for the past three weeks from around 60,000 to 65,000 head.

The Feeder Steer Indicator rose by 11¢ to 329¢c/kg liveweight (lwt). Queensland saw a 13¢ increase while yarding stayed relatively similar to last week.

The market last week indicated a strong interest in purchasing lighter animals into feed, creating momentum and strong competition for feeder-style cattle.

The Restocker Yearling Heifer Indicator lifted by five cents to 262¢/kg lwt. This can indicate forward sentiment of the market and after the La Niña watch was announced, both yearling steers and heifers were in high demand (particularly cattle under 380kg).

Sheep The sheep market ended the week on a less than positive note, with the exception of the Mutton and Restocker Lamb Indicator. Yardings eased by 10 percent to 249,941 head, while sheep yardings lifted by 3,258 to 91,561 head (a four percent increase). For the past three weeks yardings have stabilised at just below 300,000

head, despite previously reaching record highs earlier in the year.

The Heavy Lamb Indicator eased by one cent to 667¢/kg carcase weight (cwt). Yardings lifted by 1,124 to 29,823 head indicating the continued demand from processors for US-style lambs. Market reports indicate that there is a lack of urgency when bidding, with buyers preferring lighter animals.

The Restocker Lamb Indicator lifted by 55¢ to 556¢/kg cwt, an 11 percent increase on the previous week. Yardings eased by 9,467 to 22,926 head, a positive outlook after the La Niña watch as restockers are searching for smaller lambs to return back to the paddock.

Slaughter

Cattle slaughter eased by 7,900 to 129,045 head, with the largest decline in Queensland at 10,685 head or a reduction of 14 percent.

In NSW, slaughter lifted by 1,099 head while Victorian

slaughter lifted by 904 head – a 39 percent increase compared to a year ago.

Year-to-date slaughter has increased by 23 percent but after the lowest slaughter in 37 years from 2020–2022, these increases reflect longterm averages.

Sheep and lamb slaughter reached the largest weekly slaughter on record at 693,963 head. This was largely due to the second-largest weekly lamb slaughter on record at 505,711. South Australian lamb slaughter increased by 10,409 head, representing a 19 percent increase.

Notably, sheep slaughter lifted by 299 to 188,252 head, holding steady over the last two weeks. Victorian sheep slaughter rose by 4,357 head – a 10 percent increase over the past week.

Combined sheep and lamb slaughter has continued to reach records week after week, indicating the strong outlook for combined sheep and lamb slaughter in the near future.

Emerging leaders sought

THE National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has launched applications for its flagship leadership and capability development program for young and emerging leaders in Australian agriculture.

Snowy Monaro based young and emerging leaders are being encouraged to apply for the National Agricultural Leadership Program. The initiative provides targeted activities and unique experiences in leadership, advocacy, policy development, governance, communications and media.

It uses a whole-of-agriculture perspective to build networks across industry and create the next generation of leaders for Australian agriculture.

Targeting participants under 35, the program provides a unique opportunity for emerging leaders to develop a policy project guided by NFF general managers and senior industry leaders.

National Farmers’ Federation president David Jochinke highlighted the opportunities the program produces for those interested in the decision-making process and policy development in the agricultural industry.‚ÄØ

“Participants have the opportunity to tour Australian Parliament House and meet with federal politicians and government departments,” Mr Jochinke said.

“By fostering a young person’s interest in advocacy, we are able to showcase the next generation to our political leaders and develop a network of skilled professionals to lead our industry into the future.”

Launched in 2021, the program has a proud alumni base of 20 graduates. 2023 alumnus Abbey O’Callaghan has used the experience to develop a policy that compliments her passion for strengthening the agricultural workforce.

“The National Agricultural Leadership Program

Heavy trade lambs reach $186

By JENNY KELLY, MARKET REPORTER

BIGGER numbers of 36,100 lambs and a notable increase to nearly 23,000 sheep took last week’s Wagga Wagga yarding to just over 59,000 head.

The make-up of the offering remained similar, featuring an impressive line-up of heavy fed lambs, limited neat trade types, followed by a mixed run general run.

One major domestic buyer didn’t operate, while a southern processor that deals in light and MK style lambs stepped back into the market after an absence.

There was little price change over the heavy export lambs, while trade types performed around quality with some stronger sales for neater shortskinned lambs at times but the overall result capped by on-going selective bidding on the woollier and plainer lots.

The market improver was light and store lambs which were up to $10 dearer amid more processor and store buying activity.

There was plenty of weight in the lead runs of fed export lambs and they sold from $194 to a top of $249.60. Weight above 35kg cwt wasn’t really rewarded, and it was the neater 30-34kg cwt lambs which kept the carcass average up around 680c/kg.

The heavy 26-30kg lambs sold from $170 to $217 and showed a bigger price spread depending on quality and when domestic buyers stepped in, averaging around 660c/ kg but with select lines to domestic orders at a premium.

In the trade run there was bounces above 700c/ kg cwt for very neat shaped lambs in shortskins but there was also gaps in the market and the price spread was around 620c to 730c for an overall cost of 670c/kg to

processors.

Heavy trade lambs $160 to $186, and the mediums $140 to $160/head. Meat buyers supported well finished Merino lambs at up to $186 but were quick to pull back on pens that lacked fat cover and finish.

Some of the keenest bidding in the sale was for light and store and feeder lambs. Feeders paid from $140 to $167 for crossbred lambs with frame, while he better presented light lambs were mostly $80 to $135/head. There was still sales of little secondary lambs below $30 at times. All weights and grades were represented in the sheep run, with plenty of weight available on the lead pens of crossbreds and some Merinos.

Prices tracked a few dollars either side of last week as the market held its composure. Heavy Merino ewes in full wool topped at $140 while heavy crossbred ewes made from $90 to $131.20/ head. The leaner trade and light sheep mostly $60 to $90/head.

The price spread for mutton was mostly 280c to 380c/kg, for averages of 300c to 350c/kg across the main categories.

Yass lamb numbers eased

was a fantastic opportunity for a behind the scenes look at how policy decisions are made, best practice approaches to advocacy and the development of policies,” Ms O’Callaghan said.

“My policy project was all about attracting people from non-traditional backgrounds to the agricultural workforce – which has been highly relevant and valuable in my role as Manager, Workforce Delivery at AgriFutures Australia.”

The program will run for five months starting in July 2024. Participants will come together for a threeday advocacy retreat in Canberra, work on a policy project, and are matched with an industry leader as part of an ongoing mentoring program.

The program is free for all participants, supported by an NFF member organisation, and supports longterm development and learning.

Applications are open until June 3, 2024.

LAMB numbers eased and the quality was plainer. There were plenty of lambs that were lacking cover from the light weights well into the medium trade categories. There were several pens of well finished trades and a small run of good heavy weights. Not all the usual buyer were operating. The light lambs were $10 to $20 cheaper with the 2 score processing lambs selling

from $50 to $100/head. A high light was restocker paying upto $150/head for second cross store lambs. Prime trade lambs were $4 to $5 cheaper with lambs 20 to 24kg selling from $138 to $151/head averaging 620c/kg and heavy weights were $5 to $7 cheaper ranged from $151 to $180/ head or 640c/kg on average. Extra heavy weights sold from $196 to $220/ head. A limited supply of

heavy hoggets were $10 dearer and reached $138/ head. Mutton numbers eased and the quality remains mixed. Prices were stronger lifting between $7 and $10/head across most of the mutton. Medium weights sold from $50 to $100 and heavy crossbred ewes $94 to $113/head. Merino reached $101/head and most of the better covered lines sold from 320c to 340c/kg cwt.

WEEKLY WRAP: Cattle slaughter increased in NSW last week, according to MLA figures. PHOTO: Supplied

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TRADES AND SERVICES

WANT TO JOIN THE TRADES?

The Trades Directory is a great way to promote your business to potential customers.

It is cost effective, stress and hassle free, and most importantly, effective.

If you’re interested in booking your spot, contact our Sales team to discuss different options.

PHONE: 02 6452 0313

EMAIL: sales@monaropost.com.au

VISIT: 59 Vale Street, Cooma NSW 2630

Tenders

General

for a Tender

Information Package should be referred to: Monaro High School on 02 6453 1500.

Tenders must be sent electronically and noted in the subject line and sent to:

The Principal: Monaro-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Tenders close at 3pm on June 3, 2024

Mandatory Criteria:

All employees must hold a current working with children check.

Casual Staff Wanted

The Town Club in Berridale is seeking BAR STAFF

General bar work

No experience necessary on the job training available

Hours from 2.30pm to about 9pm

Approximately 3 to 4 shifts per week

Must have RSA and RCG competency card or be prepared to obtain

Contact Macca c/- the Town Club on 0418 475 131

CoomaSand&Concrete ADMIN/PAYROLL OFFICER

We are seeking a Full-Time Admin Officer to join our team at the Cooma plant.

Qualifications&Skills:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role

• Payroll experience

• Intermediate skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, and MYOB

• Cert III in Business Administration (desirable)

• HR and/or WHS experience desirable

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

• Process orientated, punctual, and well-organised

• Driver’s licence

Dutiesinclude:

• Processing weekly pays

• Accounts Receivable/Payable

• Processing paperwork, and filing

What’sinitforyou:

• Full-time hours

• Above award wage - based on experience

Email your resume to: sales@coomasand.com.au or call Marco on 0264521660 or 0427310241

80 Polo Flat Road Cooma www.coomasand.com.au

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PHARMACY ASSISTANT

Permanent position.

We look forward to welcoming a motivated assistant to our team.

Retail experience preferred. Good communication skills essential.

Pharmacy specific training will be given on site.

The successful applicant must be able to work as part of the team but must also demonstrate the ability to work alone after instruction.

Please email resume to: hookspharmacy@hookspharmacy.com.au

FOR SALE

2005 Honda Accord Sedan

Euro luxury model, leather interior and heated seats. 161,500 kms

Rego to February 2, 2025. (DI86TN)

Located Moonbah. $3500 ono.

Contact Kate 0402 235 221

Classifieds WORK! (02) 6452 0318

FOR SALE

1x Cooma Radio Taxi Co-op car For enquires and inspection Phone owner 0400 388 410 ABN 81 516 958 086

WANTED TO BUY ANY pre 1990 cars: Toyota Landcruisers, Volkswagens, Landrovers, Holdens, Fords, Valiants, Porsches, Commodores, old trucks etc. in any condition, restored, unrestored or parts.

Cash paid! Call 0421 313 536

KWAN, Joo Siew. Passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 9, 2024. Aged 67 years.

Phone: (02) 6452 0318

Dearly loved wife of Patrick (dec). Mother of Cindy, Roy and Damien.

The funeral service for Joo Siew was held yesterday at the Cooma Baptist Church on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 9.30am. Afterwards, the cortege proceeded to Jindabyne General Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Chris O’Brien Lifehouse would be greatly appreciated. https://donate.mylifehouse.org.au/fundraisers/JooSiew

Peter Pan to hit stage

MONARO’s High School’s lat est musical production is about to hit the stage.

This year the students and staff are bringing family favour ite and swash buckling adven ture ‘Peter Pan’ to its state-ofthe-art Performing Arts Centre (PAC) stage.

The cast and crew, made up of Year 7 to Year 12 students, have been working since the be ginning of the year and are ex cited to perform the musical on Wednesday May 29 and Thurs day May 30.

MHS Creative and Performing Arts Head Teacher Alenka Mac nab says the staff and students have put in many hours to bring this production to audiences.

“From casting to set design, from choreography to costume creation, every aspect of the production has been filled with creativity, dedication and sheer enchantment,” Mrs Macnab said.

“It has been wonderful to see the students get involved, whether on stage or behind the scenes. The magic of theatre is a collaborative effort, and every contribution, big or small, helps to make our production truly un forgettable.”

MHS Principal Jai Lester says he is excited for the community to come along and enjoy the performances.

“I am very proud of our students and staff behind the production of Peter Pan,” Mr Lester said.

“A show like this is an enormous undertaking, and the dedication they have shown is remarkable.

“There are many skills to be gained from working as a team to put a theatre production together, and I am excited to see the final show on stage next week.”

Tickets are just $15 and can be purchased online at www.trybooking.com/CRLZF.

SCRUM TIME:

The Cooma Junior Red Devils under 10 side prepares for a set-piece during their match against Easts at Rotary Oval. The Cooma side continued their winnings ways.

PHOTOS: Cooma Junior Red Devils

By EM ROLFE

THE Cooma Junior Red Devils under 10s side continued their winning ways, registering their third consecutive win.

The Red Devils lined up this weekend to welcome the Easts Rugby Union Football Club.

In the classic early morning chill of Cooma, the teams rolled out on to the field with the same energy we have seen consistently this season.

Easts had a very strong set piece, which put the under 10s line outs and scrums under pressure from the get-go.

Cooma’s backline defence of Patrick O’Neill, Hayden Schubert, and Anthony Backhouse were excellent. Anthony was strong out on wing, and Hayden Schubert did well wheeling his backline about from flyhalf, making sure they were marked up and coming forward in defence. He used a strong voice and had good communication.

Patrick’s confidence grew as he took a number of runs.

Cooma forwards Francesco Maraviglia, Blake French, and this week Braxton Benn pulled it together in the second half and won a tighthead scrum that the Red Devils scored from.

Seniors ready for Yass

ONE of the most anticipated clashes on the Cooma rugby union calendar is the Boots ‘N’ All match.

On Saturday, the Cooma Red Devils take on Yass for the Boots ‘N’ All trophy, an award honouring the contributions of Gordon Litchfield of Gordon Litchfield Wool.

The fixture draws one of the largest Cooma rugby crowds each year. The Red Devils and Yass kick-off at 2.30pm at Rotary Oval.

The Red Devils will be looking for an improved showing, following a 71-5 loss on the weekend to Taralga.

Missing some key players, the Devils only crossed the line once. The side did welcome the return of Jake Quodling from injury.

A key match-up for the Boots ‘N’ All fixture will be the battle of the Roach brothers (Damien for Cooma and Harry for Yass), with both set to play fly-half.

Braxton showed his team spirit by getting the job done filling in the front row, no matter how much he didn’t like that position, no complaints, and full dedication.

Kodie Schubert was determined. His line out throws were nice and solid even in gale force winds. Matty Alcock again kicked strongly despite the conditions.

Hayden Schubert crossed the try line in the first half, and Matty kicked one of his two conversions.

Matty added to the board in the second half with his own try, converted by Braxton Benn.

Luca Paul added to the scorer’s list in his second game of rugby union. He tackled well all game.

To bring it home, Bill Neilson landed a try in style. Bill won the player of the match sponsored by Dom Giagios ‘The Cooma Barber’.

Final score 26-15 to under 10 Red Devils

The team thanked Easts and referee Langdon Gould. Under 14 players Bailey Benn, Ollie Paul, and Ashton Jamieson were thanked for running the sidelines and presenting the player of the match award.

The under 10 Red Devils will join in at the Jindabyne Bushpigs junior gala day on Saturday May 25.

Cooma golfer battle conditions

AT the Cooma Golf Club on Saturday, the conditions were icy with a cold wind blowing off the mountains making the golf challenging.

The terrible weather didn’t bother Helen Crawford however, who took out the Autumn Cup with a fantastic score of 71 nett.

Junior Red Devils undefeated

The A Grade winner was Mark Rainsford with 73 nett, Brian Johnson won B Grade with 76 nett and C Grade went to Kerry Blencowe with 75 nett.

Balls went to Dave Stewart, Stephen Young, Paul Dyball, David Douglass, Marcel Too, Bailey Burke and Lyndon Taylor.

Nearest the pin on hole nine went to Paul Dyball and hole 17 to Dave Stewart.

In last week’s midweek stableford, the overall winner was Steven Wheatley with 35 points on countback from Shannon Fergusson.

The A Grade winner was Stephen Young with 34 points, the B Grade title was claimed by Shannon Fergusson with 35 points and the C Grade winner was Craig Schofield with 30 points on countback from Alan Kelly.

Balls went to Helen Crawford, Dave Stewart, Mark Rainsford, Troy Henning, David Robinson and Alan Kelly.

Nearest the pin one hole nine went to Mark Rainsford and hole 17 to David Robinson.

The coming Saturday, Sunday and the midweek competition are all stablefords.

Under 14 Devils never give up

By ROB WARD

THE Cooma Junior Red Devils under 14s travelled to Goulburn on the weekend for a rematch of last year’s grand final against Trinity.

They were hoping for a good showing but went to the game with three of their strongest players unavailable.

Benji Carling played at fullback this week and started by saving a couple of tries after some poor handling put the Cooma team under pressure.

Trinity was able to score a couple of long range tries before Cooma started to get more into the game.

Laird McInnes and Riley McDonald defended strongly in the middle with Ben Alcock producing his usual enthusiastic display in attack and defence.

This brought Cooma back into the match after Trinity was running freely out wide.

The ever improving Henry Campbell had some strong carries with the support of Jacob Wilson who also played strongly. Archie Schubert also tried hard all game

and made up the rest of the depleted Devils pack.

Hamish Ward returned at half back this week for his first game of the year and provided good service from the back. Cooma was able to score a couple of tries to Benji Carling and Beau Gallagher and ended the first half with the score at 12-12. Cooma started the second half strongly but were not able to convert it into points. And after hammering the line and not looking where the space was out wide, and also knocking on a couple of times over the try line, Trinity went the length and scored at the other end.

This deflated Cooma ,and they quickly conceded another try at the kickoff. But they were able to regroup and get back at the Trinity line.

After sustained pressure and bad discipline from the opposition, the referee awarded a penalty try to Cooma, taking the final score 26-19 to Trinity.

One of the other senior players Nikkos Tsitsikronis also tried hard, even though he wasn’t at 100 per-

COMMITTED: The Cooma Junior Red Devils under 14s side put in a brave effort despite missing a number of players. PHOTO: Cooma Junior Red Devils

Bill Neilson (centre) is awarded the player of the match accolade for his efforts. Under 14 players Ollie Paul (left) and Ashton Jamieson present Bill his award, sponsored by The Cooma Barber, Dom Giagios.

cent health. Isaac Freebody also persevered well. The player of the week went to five eight Max Ward who tackled strongly and stepped up to try and organise the team with the unavail-

ability of some of the more experienced players. Great work team, coach Schuby and myself are very proud of the effort with the short numbers available. Well done everyone.

THERE would be few country areas that could boast a junior rugby union program as strong as Jindabyne’s.

With teams across most age groups, players regularly selected for junior representative honours and a host of others who have progressed onto senior representation rugby, the Jindabyne Bushpigs have plenty to celebrate.

On Saturday, the club will mark 25-years of junior rugby with a gala day at-

tracting teams from across the region and Canberra.

Jindabyne’s junior rugby story started in 1999, following the senior’s grand final win. This was the catalyst for the start of junior rugby in Jindabyne: the ‘Piglets’.

That year the Bushpigs played their grand final before the main game between the Brumbies and Queensland.

At the after match function, Nick Elliott and Johan Moolman along with sev-

COOMA Bowling Club’s male bowlers made a strong representation and played outstanding bowls last week, as the club singles championships got underway. Results after the first round included some close matches and a couple of convincing performances.

Geoff Venables defeated Max Butler, 25-17 in a close match.

Don Menchin and Mick Mayhem went end for end for most of their match before Don won 25-16.

Robbie Roberson and the ever improving Bruce Stewart had a match where the lead changed several times.

Bruce led 12-7 after 13 ends, then Robbie was in front after 17 ends and went on to win 25-21.

Two long term bowlers, Paul Cannell and Peter Marsicano had a close battle for most ends until

eral young Jindabyne players met ex-Wallaby and Fox Sports commentator Chris Handy. He remarked the Bushpigs should have juniors if they wanted to further progress and offered to help.

With the help of the principal at Snowy Mountains Grammar, Stuart Walker, and the CEO of the Brumbies, Mark Siderbury, who offered financial assistance, two teams were entered in the ACT Junior Rugby Union competition

for the 2000 competition.

The under 13 side went on to be beaten 7-5 by Royals in the grand final that year, with the under 16s making the semi finals. This was a remarkable achievement by the Jindabyne boys, the majority having never played rugby, with the exception of gun player, Matthew Caldwell, who over his 25-years has played a pivotal role on the field for both the Piglets and Bushpigs with his courage ,tenacity and skills.

Peter secured a win, 25-21. The lead changed many times. Terry Croker was all concentra-

Celebrating Jindabyne junior rugby

The Piglets continued for five years playing under the SMGS banner, fielding at least two teams and sometimes three. Chris Handy stayed as our Patron and attended the season presentations with his lively orations and rugby jokes. Bruce Marshall and Kevin Blyton both as SMGS Board members and major sponsors were key elements in the Piglets successes.

In 2005, the Bushpigs formally took over respon-

Strong bowls on show

tion in his

with Phil Hunter. Terry didn’t let Phil get started and won 25-5.

sibility for the Piglets from SMGS. This resulted in the development of more teams, a complete unification of rugby in Jindabyne, the start of girls teams, and the Bushpigs taking on the running of the touch competition in summer.

In the 17-years since, the club has grown its numbers to become one of the region’s largest junior sporting clubs.

The club will welcome hundreds for the 25th anniversary on Saturday.

match

Colin Roberson brought his best game against long term club stalwart, Kevin Jackson. Colin was

always in command and won 25-4. Round 2 is to be played on or by May 25.

Cheryl Meillon shows her class during the Monaro Shield.

Steve Bowerman plays a nice shot at the Cooma Bowling Club.

ON TARGET: Dawn Russell of the Cooma Bowling Club prepares to send a bowl down during the Monaro Shield contest on Sunday. PHOTOS: Nathan Thompson

CELEBRATIONS: The Jindabyne Bushpigs will mark 25-years of junior rugby this weekend with a gala day of junior rugby

The junior Bushpigs run away for a try in their match on the weekend. weekend.

Promoting rugby for girls and women has been a big focus for the Jindabyne Bushpigs.

Dragons tamed by attacking Colts

A STRONG showing from the Cooma Colts under 14 side impressed onlookers as the side won 66-6.

The under 14s took on the Valley Dragons at Gowrie on Sunday. They Colts only had a total of 11 players available, with injuries and the flu taking a toll on their already short roster.

The team started strongly scoring in the first set, after which they continued to cross the line

with regular attacking raids from long range as well as some close to the line efforts from Tyler at dummy half.

The coach was also especially pleased with the effort and commitment in defence, which was also a feature of the side’s game.

Working hard for each other with 11 against 13, they rejected most of the Dragons’ efforts, only allowing one converted try. The early fitness regime of coach Lee

has given them the edge this season. Everyone contributed to the team with excellent effort right across the park. Player points were hard to decide but Levi Wadland received three after playing most of the game injured, two went to the ever reliable and tough Lochy Miners and one to Caleb Papalii who also played on after injury and scored a couple of tries.

Tries were three to Locky, two each to Tyler Lee, Sean Reichenbach, and Caleb Papalii one to Nikkos Tsitsikronis, Ollie Paul and Toby McKenzie. Ollie kicked 9/11 conversions, leading to the game being called early with a score of 66-6.

Logistics have been harder to organise than usual, but everyone is very excited about the potential of this group of young men.

Colts 13s valiant in defeat

THE Cooma Colts under 13s had a big game against a packed West Belconnen side.

The Colts all put in a big effort and played their hearts out. The Colts had a great first half of footy, leading at half time.

West Belconnen were right on their heels and ended up taking the lead and win 24-18.

Three points went to Marley Jacobs, who was everywhere on the field. Delivering good clean balls, scooting from dummy half and tackling his heart out.

Two points to Alister Reichenback for his defensive effort and running the ball hard, and one point went to Beau Kilgour for his hunger for the ball. He always wants to take the hit up, always there in defence and supporting his teammates.

Colts 12s victory triumph

THE Cooma Colts under 12s took the win over the Gungahlin Bulls, 34 - 8.

The chilly minus four degrees start was no match for the red hot Colts.

With four players out this week, the team was grateful to have under 11 players Luca and Peter step up and join the squad. With no one on the bench, the team knew they needed to come together and bring their A game to meet the Bulls head on.

THE Geehi Bushwalking Club’s latest outing has taken in the new Snowies Alpine Walking Trail.

Departing Perisher Valley, the club started this walk from the trail head sign and map at Charlotte Pass village.

Following the new track across the Johnnies Plains, the group soon diverted away from the pole line that marks the cross-country skiing route.

This new walking track then passes through the tree line up to the saddle just beyond Trapy-

ard Creek. Numerous large Snow Gums were found that must have been several hundred years old.

The group noted, sadly, that many of the Snow Gums had evidence of damage due to borers and were not in good health.

Geehi Bushwalking Club members found many great views both south and west over and across the Thredbo River valley. They could also glimpse some of the main range peaks to the northeast, including Mt Tate, Anderson and Twynam.

The track then wound its way by some large rock outcrops and then along the tops to the headwaters of Betts Creek valley.

Lunch was had on another rock overlooking the Monaro high plains south of Cooma. The group could even make out the wind turbines of Boco Rock area past Nimmitabel.

Further on after Betts Creek, the trail crossed the cross-country ski trail again but then diverted to the south side of the ridgeline This was once again very scenic

with the trail passing through more large boulders with some short sections of steps to climb up to the junction of the track and side track to the Porcupine.

The cohort took this diversion to the top of the Porcupine for more great views.

Walkers made their way down the last three kilometres, back at the Perisher point by a very respectable time, and back in Cooma before dark.

Another successful and very enjoyable walk was had.

As the team continues to mature and evolve, so does their technical game. Strong passes, strategic attack, and speed saw Jax Potter, CJ Byrne, and Oscar Inskip all cross the line to score for the Colts in the first half.

The Bulls charge, while relentless, was no match for the Colts’ defence. The Colts pressure and teamwork ensured the Bulls only crossed the line twice, despite countless attempts.

The second half saw the Colts continue to shine as they maintained ball possession.

With 10 minutes to go the team was down to 12 players on the field, after a one of the Colts needed to to sit out the rest of the game after a knock to the head. The mighty Colts didn’t let this slow down their momentum.

CJ Byrne, Byron Sizmur, and Boston Varcoe side stepping footwork and speed, resulted in impressive tries. A full field sprint by Byron Sizmur, with a trail of Bulls at his heals, secured the final try of the match.

The whole team had a number of highlights throughout the game, including successful conversions from CJ Byrne, Mary Cox, and Rylan Coster.

IN FORM: The Cooma Colts under 14s side played a strong game, winning 66-6.

PHOTO: Cooma Colts

Stallions off the mark

By DAVID BRISON

A CLEAR crisp mid-autumn day at McKay Park in Batemans Bay saw the Cooma Stallions reserve and first grade take on the Bay Tigers at their home ground.

A solid start from Cooma’s forward pack led by Mill Issa and Jake Byrne paved the way for young centre Tom Bromfield to split their defence from about 35 metres out to score. Robbie Smith added the extras, 6-0.

Hooker Tallon Kelly provided quick service for five eight Thomas King to shimmy his way through the line from close range and score. Smith again converted, 12-0.

After a good high ball take by fullback Declan Gregory, King fed a great ball to forward Ryan Morgan who was in for a try. Smith converted, 18-0.

The Tigers got a bit of a roll on and managed two quick tries - neither converted, 18-8.

Halfback Mitch Hynes delivered a slick pass to fullback Gregory who turned their fullback inside out and scored. Hynes added the extras for a 24-8 half time score.

Into the second half and the Bay broke through. Ryder Cochrane pulled off the individual one-on-one tackle of the game to save a certain try.

Four groups qualify for Keno ambrose

By COOLAMATONG GOLF CLUB

THE two ball Keno ambrose was played on Sunday with a frosty start but otherwise perfect cool weather golfing conditions.

The winners on the day were Michael Justen and Pom Wheeldon with a score of 63.5 nett. The pair had a very respectable card with four birdies and 14 pars for a 67 scratch score.

The runners up were Charlie Filtness and Clayton Till with 64 nett, comprising of five birdies but two costly bogeys.

Third place went to Dan Wilson and Charlie Steinbacher with 65 nett, and Andrew Haigh and father Rob placed fourth also with 65 nett.

In the ladies event Carolyn Major and Donna Tuckwell had 69 nett to take first place followed by Jan O’Halloran and Kylier Woodcock.

Near pins on the day were Alan Butterworth on the third, Eric Partell on eight, Chris Brown on 15 and Jason Christie on the 17.

Boller scored a second try minutes later with Smith again

Once again, Hynes put on a great short pass to send young Lee Morgan on a long run down field. He was stopped just short, but captain-coach James Boller whipped over from dummy half. Smith added the extras, 30-8.

converting, 36-8. The Tigers crossed for a converted try despite some great defence by Tallon Kelly and Lee Morgan, 36-14. Despite losing a player for 10 minutes (for fighting whilst in possession) the Bay managed to score again, 36-18.

In the last play of the game, King capped off a fine game with a try after the bell. Smith added the conversion for a 4218 full time score line.

Three points to captain coach James Boller, two to Lee Morgan and one each to Thoma King and Declan Gregory.

Fillies show fight in Tigers tussle

By DAVID BRISON

AT THE George Brown Oval at Eden, as the Cooma Fillies took on the Eden Tigrettes. A changeable autumn day with the cloud cover building to intermittent rain for much of the game.

Eden started the game strongly and on their third attacking set, a low kick from about 20 metres out slipped through Cooma’s hands and the Tigrettes pounced on the ball and scored next to the sticks, 0-6.

Jordy Breden for the Fillies saved a couple of tries, but weight of possession saw Eden score in the corner. Converted from the sideline, 0-12.

Cooma attacked their line but an error resulted in one of their players grabbing the ball and running 85 metres to score, 0-18.

Ash Steinke slipped a magical ball to Chloe Trevanion who was off for a long run down field, no back up arrived so the play broke down.

Shortly afterwards and Eden scored wide out again. Conversion missed this time, 0-22.

Despite more heroic defence by Breden and Bryanna Wittig, Eden managed to score again just before halftime for a 0-26 score at the break.

Into the second half and Cooma lost a player with a twist-

ed ankle, down to 10 players on the field.

A string of back to back penalties saw the Tigrettes camped in Cooma’s red zone for much of the half.

Despite this, the Tigrettes didn’t post another try until Jess

Clark was given 10 minutes in the bin. The Tigrettes managed two late tries against a nine player squad in the final few minutes. For a final score of 0-36. The penalty count in the second half was six to one against the Fillies, so their defence in

this section of the game was outstanding.

Three points and players’ player Bryanna Wittig, two points to Jordy Breden and one each to Ash Steinke, Chloe Trevanion and captain-coach Ruby Barnes.

In the ladies near pin, Donna Tuckwell captured the third hole, Carolyn Major on the eighth, Jan O’Halloran on 15 and Carolyn Major on 17. Carolyn and Donna also had a great birdie on 17.

With a good number of golfers starting the Keno event, four groups have qualified for the Keno ambrose district round later in the year.

In the men’s, Michael Justen and Pom Wheeldon plus Charlie Filtness and Clayton Till are through to the next round, as are ladies Carolyn Major and Donna Tuckwell and the mixed pairing of Michelle and Roger White.

Last Wednesday, golfers were greeted by perfect weather, hardly a breeze and pleasant temperatures, but as captain Geoff Murphy said at presentations, where were the scores.

Laurie Whitehead won the day with 35 points on a countback from Steve Cuff, both in A grade. The countback went down to the last six holes, after both players had 17 and 18 points on respective nines.

The B Grade scores were not so flash with Rainer Beisnner topping with 32 points, and Alan Parsons winning a ball with 29 points.

In C grade, previous Sunday winner Glen Staker had 32 points and Richard Hendriks 31.

The ladies played a stroke event with Carolyn Major winning with 75 nett, just pipping Michelle White with 76. Carolyn also won the putting competition with 31.

The Wednesday near pins were Richard Hendriks hole three, Laurie Whitehead on eight, Glen Staker on 15 and Michael Thoms on 17.

The women’s near pins were Carolyn Major on the third and eighth, Jan O’Hallroan on 15 and Kylie Woodcock on 17.

Harros Cup On Sunday June 2, the Harros Cup will be played with handicap and nonhandicap events on the day.

The event is open to anyone interested to play and is in memory of David Harrison, a well-liked Coolamatong golfing member.

Breakfast will be served from 8am to 8.45am before golf with a shotgun start at 9am.

Lee Morgan looks to beat the Bay defence. Morgan was one of the Stallions best.

Stallions prop Mill Issa charges towards the Tigers defence in a trademark run.

GROUP 16: The Cooma Stallions reserve grade side registered their first win of the season with a dominant display against Batemans Bay. Ryan Morgan carries the ball. PHOTOS: Ash Steinke Photography

ATTACKING: Cooma Fillies player Ruby Mould tries to beat a number of defenders.

PHOTO: Razorback Sports Photography

LOCAL CONNECTIONS

CHEER ON MULTIPLE WINNERS

Kelley’s weekend to remember

CANBERRA trainer, and former Cooma local, Matt Kelley had a weekend to remember with four winners and two place-getters from seven runners at various venues. The wins started at Canberra on Friday when Champagne In Lace ($3.50 fav), ridden by Coriah Keatings, proved too strong in race one, a Benchmark 50 Hcp over 1080 metres, to prevail by almost three lengths from Papaver Miner and Love Of Air.

It was the mare’s second Canberra win in just outside a month for the ownership of group of “Dan” Kelly and Matt Lane from Canberra along with Monaro locals David, Irene and Bill Snowden, Mick Schofield, Fran Caldwell, Narrele Kelley and Craig Kaufline.

Matt’s next winner came in race three at Canberra when Grins ($7.50) easily won a Maiden Handicap over 1080 by two lengths from other Canberra trained horses Messagero in second placing and Dollythediva being third.

Grins was ridden by Goulburn based jockey Richard Bensley, his experience being well placed in guiding the hotheaded three-yearold filly to the win. She now has a good record of a win and a third placing from three starts for the stable.

She is raced by John Hilton, a locum Veterinarian, who has sent several horses to Matt on the recommendation of another owner with horses under his care.

When the seven-year-old mare Starliv was produced at a Canberra meeting at the end of March, having seemingly lost her zest for racing, it was likely it would be her last run and that she would be retired.

However, she apparently had other ideas, blind-siding her trainer and owners, coming out to win a 1000 metre Hcp by 1.6 length in the class record time. She subsequently had a further two starts, one at Moruya where she ran third.

At Canberra on Friday, with Coriah Keatings on-

board, Starliv ($26) again proved she is not a spent force, by winning the main race, The Federal Hcp BM75 over 1080 metres, by half length from Battle Abbey and with Almost A Dream back in third.

She again broke the class record and made it career win number seven to please the ownership group of Mick Schofield, David Bottom and Brandon Williams. She will likely step out again in a fortnight at Canberra.

When Sunday rolled around, Matt headed to the Queanbeyan meeting with Starlight Girl whilst he dispatched his stable workers Georgia Cassell and Tash McMahon to the Parkes Cup meeting with Invertational and Rathlin.

Starlight Girl, a three year old Zoustar filly, had two unplaced runs for the Waterhouse and Bott stable before her online sale and subsequent acquisition by John Hilton.

Mr Hilton entrusted her to Matt and it soon became evi-

dent that she had some significant behavioural issues. Nonetheless, with Matt’s patience and the assistance of Canberra based jockey Quayde Krogh in working her, she was presented at a Goulburn meeting on May 7.

Ridden by Krogh, assisted to the barriers by a Clerk of Course and well handled by barrier attendants, she jumped and ran, finishing second, beaten by less than half a length.

With Krogh unavailable for the Queanbeyan meeting, Jack Martin took the reins, and with the same preparatory assistance, she made her rivals look inferior to win the Maiden Plate over 900 metres by almost three lengths from Back In A Tik and Sure Intentions.

With Mr Hilton currently working at a remote location, he wasn’t able to see the wins of either Grins or Starlight Girl, but was very happy to receive a video of both races with the help of modern technology, WhatsApp.

Rathlin ($26), was the next of the runners to step out on Sunday, a tough task ahead as he had drawn the outside barrier in the thirteen horse Open Handicap over 1200 metres. Nonetheless, the trainer had faith in his preparation and told the owners pre-race that he was a real place chance. With Coriah Keatings riding, Rathlin got no favours in running, was posted wide most of the way, but came home well to run third behind Blitzar and Extravagent Lad.

Rathlin is raced by Cooma locals Mick Schofield, Shannon Ferguson, David Bottom, Hani Sidaros and Ed Bradley along with Peter and Mrs Cassim from Bowral.

The Parkes Services Club Parkes Cup, an Open Hcp over 1600 metres, saw a strong field of 12 runners face the starter vying for part of the $40,000 in prizemoney.

Being ridden by Coriah Keatings, Invertational ($6) got no favours during the journey, being shuffled wide

and cluttered up between runners, something she resents. However, with a good ride from the apprentice to keep the mare’s mind on the job, she was looking very competitive when they straightened.

In an exciting finish with five horses being close together, Invertational produced her usual finishing burst to run second, beaten by only a nose margin by Just a Brother. Invertational is owned and raced by Cooma locals Bevan and Dannielle Tobler, along with Bevan’s father Ken.

The Kelley stable has been using the two kilogram claiming apprentice Coriah Keatings to advantage, and she has in turn produced some great results. She is apprenticed to Nick Olive at Queanbeyan, but has been riding work at the Canberra track, including for Matt.

The stable will likely start Stupendo at Goulburn on Friday and Prophet’s Pride at Moruya on Sunday. Both are expected to run well.

WINNER: Champagne In Lace ridden by Coriah Keatings finishes first in race one at Canberra’s Benchmark 50 Hcp over 1080 metres. Champagne in Lace is trained by Matt Kelley. PHOTO: Bradley Photographers photos@bradleyphotos.com.au

CHAMPION: Peter Gordon (centre) celebrates winning his first Bombala Golf

Tournament. Gordon is a regular competitor at the event.

Bombala golf open decided

AFTER 20-years contesting the Bombala Golf Club’s Open Tournament, Peter Gordon has won the title.

The Eden based golfer has a long connection with the Bombala tournament as a player and sponsor, and won the crown after a thrilling play-off.

Gordon, Phillip Ingram of Cooma and Graeme Hartshorn of Tumut contested the play-off, each finishing their rounds on Sunday with 76.

Playing holes 10 and 13, Hartshorn and Ingram struggled on 10 and all missed putts on 13. Gordon prevailed, in one of best finishes the tournament has witnessed.

The Bombala Men’s Open Tournament was played over Saturday and Sunday with the weather again not kind to golfers.

On Saturday, the format was a four-ball-best-ball, played in extremely cold conditions.

The winners were Joel Cherry and Daniel Douch on 44 points, ahead of Glen Hampshire and Liam Beazley, and Lakyn Tonks and Phillip Shilling with 43 points.

Nearest the pin on hole 17 was Glen Hampshire.

Sunday was the Open Tournament day with a rea-

sonable field hitting off in sunshine, thankfully not as cold as Saturday.

This year, the committee decided on a shot gun start and this seemed to work well.

Tonks produced a fine round of 66 nett, to win overall best nett which scored him two tickets on Toyota corporate box for the Canberra Raiders and Newcastle Knights match in Canberra in July.

Tournament results:

Open champion - Peter Gordon 76

Best nett overall - Lakyn Tonks 66 nett

A grade scratch - Phillip Ingram 76

B Grade scratch - Mick Sanding 90

C Grade scratch - Ray Fermor 92

A Grade scratch runnerup - Graeme Hartshorn 76

B Grade scratch runnerup - Matthew Marks 92

C Grade scratch runnerup - Fred Alexandrousky 95

A Grade handicap - Korie Elton 70 nett

B Grade handicapBrendan Weston 82 nett

C Grade handicap - Phillip Shilling 81 nett

A Grade handicap runnerup - Nick Ryan 73 nett

B Grade handicap runnerup - Mark Tonks 83 nett

C Grade handicap runnerup - Michael Shannon 84

nett

Longest drive A grade - Simon Stuart

Longest drive B GradeMark Tonks

Longest Drive C GradeFred Alexandrousky

Teams event - Lakyn Tonks, Korie Elton, Nick Ryan 209

Veterans - Glen Hampshire

The Bombala Golf Club committee and members thanked the tournament sponsors. Without the generous support, the club would not be able to stage such a successful event.

Sponsors were:Toyota Material Handling, Bombala Tyres Pty Ltd., Monaro Logging P/L., Abletts Transport, Koppers Performance Chemicals, BST Group, McMahon Transport, Bombala Cycles & Chainsaws, Jennings Civil Group P/L., Dongwha Aust Pty. Ltd., Hewsaw P/L., Bizz’s Farm Forestry Civil Contracting, Sapphire Plaster, J. & B. Crawford, Mainstreet, and V. Jones.

Program for the week

Ladies Wednesday May 22 - Stableford. Club trophy

Members Saturday May 25 - Stableford. Club trophy

Delegate 50th anniversary

Sunday May 26 - Par. B. Day trophy

Club Open

PHOTOS: Bombala Golf Club

Lakyn Tonks (left) has a promising career ahead. Lakyn claimed the best nett overall following an excellent weekend of golf.

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Stallions bounce back BACK IN THE WINNER’S CIRCLE AFTER TOUGH WIN

By DAVID BRISON

THE Cooma Stallions will be searching for consecutive wins for the first time this season following a tough victory over Batemans Bay.

In a tight encounter in Batemans Bay last Sunday, the Stallions won 38-16, to keep pace with the competition’s top five sides.

A special moment for the Stallions saw Cahill brothers James and Will playing together for the first time in the Stallions top grade runon team.

Despite some positive defence by the forwards led by Todd Williams and Rich-

ard Bensley, the Tigers were the first to score with a good back line movement, 0-4.

Halfback Nick Zusak punted a towering kick which was fumbled by their fullback.

A scrum to Cooma, on the second tackle Zusak slipped through their goal line defence and scored. Astin Nunan missed the conversion, 4-4.

After a penalty to Cooma for backchat by the Tigers whilst in possession, forward William Tutai made a bullocking run downfield and was dragged down metres from their line.

Quick hands from Zusak and Williams was over for a

try. Nunan converted, 10-4.

Forwards Richard Bensley and Jake Quodling both made solid yardage allowing five eight, Levita Levita to weave his way over from about five metres out. Nunan again added the extras, 16-4. Frustration set in for the Tigers and an elbow to the head of a Cooma player saw the Bay player sent off with a few minutes to go until half time.

This spurred the Tigers on and they scored two quick tries to go into the sheds at 16-12.

Into the second stanza and Will Cahill defused a promising Tigers raid with a

good intercept. Cooma then dropped the ball on numerous occasions.

The Tigers took advantage with a booming 40-20 to put them into a strong attacking position. They scored but couldn’t convert, 16-16.

With several promising Cooma raids cut short by poor handling, Quodling stepped up with a strong carry, followed by Levita who broke through and ran about 60 metres.

He was tackled just short of the line. There were quick hands from Zusak out to centre Will Cahill, who put winger Jake Clare away for a nicely constructed try. Zu-

Where the Flick

sak converted from near the sideline.

With Nunan having a spell, young Kristian Zusak moved into hooker and almost immediately saved a try with a great ball and all tackle. Tutai made an impressive run and slipped a great ball to Nick Zusak, who showed his ability to light foot his way through the defence from a few metres out. He converted his own try, 28-16.

A short while later, Tutai looked to be over but the pass was ruled forward. A penalty to the Tigers failed to find touch and centre Brock Halls was on hand to return a good 20 meters down field.

Nick Zusak then laid on a second try for Todd Williams, with Zusak adding the extras, 34-16.

With time running out Will Cahill picked up a try after the bell had sounded for a final 38-16 win.

Although the score appeared to strongly favour the Stallions the result was still in doubt with 15 minutes to go. Three points to Nick Zusak, two each to Richard Bensley and William Tutati and one to Levita Levita. Players’ player Todd Williams.

The Stallions are at home to Bega on Sunday May 26. Match times to be confirmed.

TRIUMPH: The Cooma Stallions are well lead by forward Todd Williams. Williams shapes to pass during the Stallions win.

PHOTO: Ash Steinke Photography

$150K ALREADY RAISED FOR MCCR

Ready, set, dance Charlotte Pass season in doubt

THE Charlotte Pass snow season faces a bleak outlook following a re in the resort’s sewage treatment plant last week.

Emergency services worked for several hours on Friday to extinguish the blaze that signi cantly impacted the plant’s western end.

This part of the treatment facility houses the main controls, pumps and plant automation.

A triple 000 call was made around 6.30am on Friday when a re broke out in the two-level building.

Four re trucks and 16 re ghters arrived on scene. No injuries were sustained.

Their upcoming snow season is in danger as the Charlotte Pass Snow Resort team meet with National Parks and Wildlife Services sta and NSW Government agencies this week.

SHOWTIME: The Monaro Committee for Cancer Research Hot City Disco fundraiser starts on Thursday, where 50 locals will put their dancing skills on show.

By NATHAN THOMPSON

EACH fundraising event, the Monaro Committee for Cancer Research (mcCr) manages to go bigger and better.

This year’s major fundraiser is no exception with close to $150,000 already raised by the 50 dancers taking part, and that’s before the main event starts. Through the support of the

community, the mcCr is on target for their best return yet, with the funds to help Snowy Monaro residents and their families facing a cancer diagnosis.

The mcCR committee has established a reputation for staging successful events, and come Thursday, their reputation is set to be enhanced as hundreds ll out the Cooma Multi-Function Centre for night one of the

three-night event.

Across Thursday, Friday and Saturday, four dance groups will take part in what’s set to be the biggest mcCr fundraiser.

Karen McGu cke, mcCr president, praised the e orts of the dance groups, their teachers and support of the Snowy Monaro community.

“The amount of money we have raised already is incredible. Our community is very

generous,” Mrs McGu cke said.

‘We are so excited for this week, and we are so proud of everyone taking part.

“With the dancing and fundraising, never in our wildest dreams did we think we could raise so much money.”

Once the Hot City Disco show concludes, the fundraising e ort is tipped to surpass $200,000.

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“A meeting with o cers from the Department of Planning is set down for Tuesday May 21. We also have wastewater experts ying in to assist us in determingin all options and the next steps forward,” Kevin Blyton, Chairman of Charlotte Pass Snow Resort, said.

“We expect to be in a position to provide you with further updates next week.”

The incident comes a er a challenging few years for the Blyton Group with re damaging its Selwyn Snow Resort in 2020. A er the resort re-opened last year, it had to nish its season early due to poor weather conditions.

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PHOTO: Jacqui Schofield

Stallions bounce back BACK IN THE WINNER’S CIRCLE AFTER TOUGH WIN

By DAVID BRISON

THE Cooma Stallions will be searching for consecutive wins for the rst time this season following a tough victory over Batemans Bay.

In a tight encounter in Batemans Bay last Sunday, the Stallions won 38-16, to keep pace with the competition’s top ve sides.

A special moment for the Stallions saw Cahill brothers James and Will playing together for the rst time in the Stallions top grade runon team.

Despite some positive defence by the forwards led by Todd Williams and Rich-

ard Bensley, the Tigers were the rst to score with a good back line movement, 0-4.

Halfback Nick Zusak punted a towering kick which was fumbled by their fullback.

A scrum to Cooma, on the second tackle Zusak slipped through their goal line defence and scored. Astin Nunan missed the conversion, 4-4.

A er a penalty to Cooma for backchat by the Tigers whilst in possession, forward William Tutai made a bullocking run down eld and was dragged down metres from their line.

Quick hands from Zusak and Williams was over for a

try. Nunan converted, 10-4.

Forwards Richard Bensley and Jake Quodling both made solid yardage allowing ve eight, Levita Levita to weave his way over from about ve metres out. Nunan again added the extras, 16-4.

Frustration set in for the Tigers and an elbow to the head of a Cooma player saw the Bay player sent o with a few minutes to go until half time.

This spurred the Tigers on and they scored two quick tries to go into the sheds at 16-12.

Into the second stanza and Will Cahill defused a promising Tigers raid with a

good intercept. Cooma then dropped the ball on numerous occasions.

The Tigers took advantage with a booming 40-20 to put them into a strong attacking position. They scored but couldn’t convert, 16-16.

With several promising Cooma raids cut short by poor handling, Quodling stepped up with a strong carry, followed by Levita who broke through and ran about 60 metres.

He was tackled just short of the line. There were quick hands from Zusak out to centre Will Cahill, who put winger Jake Clare away for a nicely constructed try. Zu-

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sak converted from near the sideline.

With Nunan having a spell, young Kristian Zusak moved into hooker and almost immediately saved a try with a great ball and all tackle. Tutai made an impressive run and slipped a great ball to Nick Zusak, who showed his ability to light foot his way through the defence from a few metres out. He converted his own try, 28-16.

A short while later, Tutai looked to be over but the pass was ruled forward. A penalty to the Tigers failed to nd touch and centre Brock Halls was on hand to return a good 20 meters down eld.

Nick Zusak then laid on a second try for Todd Williams, with Zusak adding the extras, 34-16.

With time running out Will Cahill picked up a try a er the bell had sounded for a nal 38-16 win.

Although the score appeared to strongly favour the Stallions the result was still in doubt with 15 minutes to go. Three points to Nick Zusak, two each to Richard Bensley and William Tutati and one to Levita Levita. Players’ player Todd Williams.

The Stallions are at home to Bega on Sunday May 26. Match times to be con rmed.

TRIUMPH: The Cooma Stallions are well lead by forward Todd Williams. Williams shapes to pass during the Stallions win.

PHOTO: Ash Steinke Photography