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Snowy legacy

IN LESS than three months, celebrations will occur for the 75th anniversary of the Snowy Scheme.

The milestone will bring former workers and their families together, alongside the current Snowy Hydro and Snowy 2.0 workforce.

Snowy Hydro has released further details of the reunion weekend with a large gathering planned on Saturday October 19 at the Cooma

Snowy Hydro CEO Dennis Barnes said the company was looking forward to celebrating this milestone with meaningful, communityled initiatives reflecting the legacy of the Snowy Scheme.

“It is important that we mark the 75th anniversary alongside those who worked on the Snowy Scheme construction,” Mr Barnes said.

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Bombala aged care services boosted

$40 million invest to expand multipurpose service

By MELINDA CAIRNS HACK

THERE were tears of relief at the announcement last Friday of a major government commitment to improve the delivery of aged care in the Snowy Monaro.

Federal Member for EdenMonaro, Kristy McBain, and State Member for Monaro, Steve Whan, attended the Bombala Multi-Purpose Service to make the much-anticipated joint funding announcement of $25 million from the Federal and $15 million from the state governments to expand the MPS from 10 to 30 beds, and meet the residential aged care needs of Bombala and surrounding communities.

The Bombala community was hit hard in early 2022 with the closure of the Currawarna residential aged care service, forcing many residents to leave their community and seek alternative care options in distant towns.

Since then, the Federal and NSW Governments have been working in collaboration with a range of stakeholders to develop a long-term sustainable solution for the region.

The combined $40 million investment is a major commitment to the region, which will also see the construction of several staff accommodation units.

For community member Catriona Garnock hearing the official announcement triggered an emotional reaction.

Mrs Garnock’s mother-in-law was a resident at the time the 30bed residential aged care home was closed.

“We are so appreciative of the government’s response,” she said after Friday’s official ceremony.

“From the early stage when the closure of Currawarna was announced, as a family, we were so upset…our first thought was ‘what are we going to do about this?’

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MILESTONE: The Snowy Scheme will celebrate its 75th anniversary in October. Pictured is former worker Barrie Bennett.

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Author, teacher, army major

Jindabyne’s Noel Braun a community pillar

By TRISTA HEATH

BORN in Box Hill Victoria on Christmas Eve 1932 in the middle of the Great Depression, the second of three children, Jindabyne resident and well known author Noel Braun has led an interesting life and career.

Once a teacher, obtaining two degrees after 10 years studying part-time from the University of Melbourne, marrying wife Maris, and having four children and eight grandchildren, Noel also served two years in the Army reserve then stayed 23 years and rose to the rank of Major.

Noel said through the years and all his achievements the most significant event in his life, after 42 years of marriage, was the death by suicide of his wife Maris, this catastrophe had an impact on every part of his life.

“When my wife Maris died 20 years ago, I resolved that that my house would not turn into a bachelor’s camp,” Noel said.

“I enjoy cooking, keeping my place tidy and well maintained, as well as working in the garden, I’m still eating the garlic and potatoes grown earlier this year.

“I’m also a keen reader and tend to collect books which I can never get rid of because they are part of my development, and I also I enjoy walking and attending the gym.”

Most people would see Noel at the region’s local markets with his stall selling his seven published books.

Noel said his major passion in life is writing and has now published three novels and four memoirs and is currently working on an eighth book.

“The new book is a sequel to my last novel, the same characters about 15 years later,” Noel said.

“It’s set in the Snowy Mountains and the two themes I’m trying to develop are the struggle between the forces of progress and conservation, and the unintended consequences of well-meant actions.

“So far, it’s a collection of incidents and ideas and a bit of a mess, but I’m working on it.”

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“I don’t ever expect to emulate the top rank authors, but if I sell a few books, I’m content,” said Noel.

“This year the markets have been tougher, but I keep pressing on and I’m thankful that the Jindabyne newsagent and Mountain Spirit in Gippsland Street stock my books.”

Noel discovered in his 40s that he had the talent to write what people enjoyed reading and at that time he was writing the occasional article for management magazines.

Noel said he put those articles together into two manuscripts but decided they weren’t good enough to publish and thought one of these days he would like to write a novel.

his wife completely the changed the direction of his life, an already volunteer for Lifeline over the phone, he then underwent training as a facilitator for suicide bereavement support groups.

“I was able to offer both my training and my lived bereavement experience to the courageous people who attended the groups,” Noel said.

He then decided to travel and walked six different routes of the Camino de Santiago which follow the ancient pilgrimage routes as well as walking through Spain, France, and Portugal.

“I also visited Timor Leste twice and I studied French, Spanish and Portuguese to help me communicate with the local people,” Noel said.

Writing was something Noel aimed to develop in his retirement as essentially a hobby and while he has his books available online, as eBooks and audio books he has also had them translated into Spanish, Dutch, and

“I wrote the first draft, by hand, of my first book Friend and Philosopher, in the mid-seventies but put it aside for 25 years to attend to raising a family of four and a busy corporate career,” Noel said.

“I had to rewrite it several times before I was satisfied, then began the toughest part, trying to find a publisher, finally settling on a Melbourne publisher who offered ‘partnership pub-

lishing’, essentially selfpublishing and I’ve stayed with them ever since.”

Not only known as an author in town, but Noel is also a pillar of the community well known for his generosity and involvement within the community.

After arriving in Jindabyne more than 10 years ago, Noel started as a volunteer at the Snowy Mountains Neighbourhood Centre, which closed last year. Noel said he has always

been a volunteer of some organisation throughout his life, and it seemed natural to join up as well as the Jindabyne Lions Club, the Jindabyne Op shop, and the Jindabyne Community Garden.

“I miss greatly the Neighbourhood Centre because I felt I was really helping people there, and this year I’ve been attending U3A French classes and Probus, both in Cooma,” Noel said.

Noel said the suicide of

“Instead of writing novels, I changed to memoirs and wrote four, one on the first year of my grief journey and three on my Camino experience.”

Noel said he is just an ordinary old bloke trying to make the most of what life has thrown at him.

Visit www.noelbraun. com.au for more information on Noel’s books and to keep up-to-date on his next publication.

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AUTHOR: Jindabyne’s Noel Braun has been through many obstacles in his life and continues to ‘Keep Pressing On’. PHOTO: Trista Heath

By MELINDA CAIRNS HACK

THERE were tears of relief at the announcement last Friday of a major government commitment to improve the delivery of aged care in the Snowy Monaro.

Aged care funding ‘significant’ Network closure hearing

Member for Eden-Monaro, Kristy McBain, and Member for Monaro, Steve Whan, visited the Bombala Multi-Purpose Service (MPS) to make the muchanticipated joint funding announcement of $25 million from the federal and $15 million from the state governments to expand the MPS from 10 to 30 beds, and meet the residential aged care needs of Bombala and surrounding communities.

For community member Catriona Garnock, hearing the official announcement triggered an emotional reaction.

“After the closure of Currawarna Aged Care in 2022, a working group to look at expanding Bombala MPS’s aged care, high-care, bed numbers was established with members who had connections with Currawarna, and government representatives,” Mrs Garnock said.

“The conversations we had with all levels of government, including our council, were always very

Bombala welcomes Multi-Purpose Service commitment

positive.

“I am very emotional as this will mean we can keep our elderly in the community…they can stay in the community with family and friends and be looked after by family and friends who work here.”

Currawarna Assisted Living board member, John Murdoch, said the expansion was very significant for the town of Bombala.

“Bombala is a town where even little things have a big impact, so this is something which will have a huge affect on this town,” he said.

“It’s actually a boost for

the whole district.”

Snowy Monaro Regional Councillor Narelle Davis said the announcement is welcome news for the community.

“When Currawarna was closed two-and-a-half years ago, it was a blow for the community,” Cr Davis said.

“Now, not only has Currawarna re-opened as an assisted living ‘hostel’ a few months ago, there will be an expansion of the MPS with 20 more beds added; a wonderful result for Bombala residents and the region.

“It’s a credit to the com-

munity and wonderful working group; the members have been very focussed and a delight to work with.”

The government’s contribution to the Bombala MPS project is being delivered under the Aged Care Capital Assistance Program.

Member for Eden-Monaro, Kristy McBain, said the funding is a major win for the Bombala community and comes on top of the recent recommissioning of the former Currawarna service as Currawarna Assisted Living.

“When completed, the

additional beds at the MPS will be able to meet the longer-term higher aged care needs of Bombala’s seniors,” Ms McBain said.

“I’m proud to be delivering this funding, which has been long campaigned for by the community.”

Member for Monaro, Steve Whan, said he is pleased he has been able to follow up on the key commitment he made to the people of Bombala.

“This is going to be a very important service expansion making Bombala a real centre for aged care for our region,” Mr Whan said.

A PUBLIC hearing into the closure of the 3G network has taken place in Cooma with local representatives fronting Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee.

Cooma hosts the first of two public hearings this week where Snowy Monaro Regional Council mayor Chris Hanna and members of the Lake Eucumbene Community Association are to speak on the region’s concerns with the pending shutdown of the 3G network.

Association members, Bob and Susan Lawton, represented Old Adaminaby, Anglers Reach, and Adaminaby. Before the hearing, Mr Lawton said he looked forward to addressing the committee and discussing the network’s closure.

At the time of going to print, the Cooma hearings had not taken place. Also to address the Cooma hearing was the National Rural Health Alliance, Surveyors Australia, and NSW Farmers.

AGED CARE: The federal and state governments have announced a combined $40 million for the Bombala Multi-Purpose Service.

PHOTO: Melinda Cairns Hack

Ultra Trail Kosciuszko needs your help

Volunteer some time for a donation to local group

By TRISTA HEATH

ULTRA Trail Kosciuszko is excited to announce a fantastic opportunity for local community groups to get involved in the 2024 edition of the Ultra Trail Kosciuszko.

Volunteer co-ordinator Nick Cheek said volunteers from local community groups, clubs, and charities, are offered a donation in return for their time for this year’s November event.

The four-day event takes place from November 27 to 30 and is the first event to offer a volunteer exchange for donation in Jindabyne.

Mr Cheek said the donation is based upon the number of volunteers who participate, but also the roles that they undertake.

“For example, the donation rate for someone out on a remote part of the course directing runners is higher than a volunteer at athlete check in,” Mr Cheek said.

“Our donation rate matches or exceeds other events that offer a similar program, and this donation is in addition to the other rewards we give to all our volunteers, including t-shirts and other gifts which vary from year to year.”

Events rely on volunteers and are integral to its success and assisting athletes at every stage of their journey.

Mr Cheek said volunteers play an incredibly important role in the success of events and they want to make it as appealing as possible for people to be involved and make this an event to remember.

“We require a minimum number of volunteers to ensure the runners are safe and have the best possible experience, and we hope this initiative will help us exceed that number,” Mr Cheek said.

“The long term aim is to build relationships within the community so that being part of Ultra Trail Kosciuszko becomes an annual event and fundraiser.”

Given the smaller population of Jindabyne and its surrounds, the event organisers have faced challenges in finding volunteers, they are reaching out to local causes or projects looking to raise funds that might benefit from this opportunity.

“Experience from our other events has shown that such an initiative does result in more volunteers, but more importantly volunteers that return in future years,” Mr

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Cheek said.

“The donation is the carrot that gets people involved, it is the rewarding experience that gets people to return.

“It is the volunteers who make these events unique, the two main areas of feedback we get from athletes is how amazing the trails are, and how uplifting the volunteers are.

“The relationship between the athletes and volunteers who help them through their journey is special and rewarding for both parties.”

Member of the Jindabyne Lions Club and frequent volunteer for many local events Nira Windeatt said part of the reason community clubs like the Jindabyne Lions Clubs

exist is to help others in need and raise money to give back to the community.

“Making a donation to the club has a twofold effect, encouraging members to give to the community by supporting events and raising money to put back into the community,” Nira said.

“With ever increasing cost in all areas, if people or groups do not volunteer their time there will be fewer events which in turn will affect tourism and growth in our town.

“It also prevents locals and visitors from competing or participating in their chosen sport or event and limits their capacity to improve or excel.”

There are many varied roles pre-event, out on course at the aid stations or as course marshals, and at the finish line; the roles are in Jindabyne, Thredbo, Perisher, and everywhere inbetween.

Mr Cheek said they are hoping to have around 500 volunteer roles covered across the event, the more volunteers they have, the more enjoyable it is for the volunteers, and for the athletes.

“Trail running has been experiencing a boom in popularity, but it is still quite a niche sport, many people may not really understand what is involved,” Mr Cheek said.

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“Even if people can’t volunteer this year, I would urge them try and experience the event, if possible, as a spectator, or if you see an athlete in town have a quick chat and get to know their story.

“The vast majority of those participating aren’t elite athletes; they are just everyday people that love getting out on the trails with their friends and seeing what is possible.

“It is amazing what a person can achieve if they believe they can, many of our 100 mile runners will see two sunrises on their journey around this spectacular landscape.

“It is our hope that the local community can be an integral part of that journey.”

Nira said it is a wonderful feeling to be part of a positive group in the Jindabyne community.

“Friendships are made and strengthened by sharing experiences and communities are stronger when they work together on small and big projects,” she said.

To get involved in supporting the Ultra Trail Kosciuszko as a volunteer fill in an expression of interest form via the Ultra Trail Kosciuszko website so that when roles are live in their volunteer system you can be notified or contact Mr Cheek on nick. cheek@ironman.com

VOLUNTEER: Ultra Trail Kosciuszko value their volunteers.

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Key document needs revision

By NATHAN THOMPSON

A CRITICAL document dictating the future planning provisions of Jindabyne, East Jindabyne, Leesville and areas west and south of the main town, will undergo further revision following concerns raised by residents and Councillors.

After a lengthy debate on the possible adoption of the Jindabyne Development Control Plan (DCP), Council will delay implementing the plan to allow greater consultation with residents, Councillors and staff.

Councillor Louise Frolich led calls to push-back accepting the DCP in its current state. Cr Frolich raised concerns over the short time-frame the community had to consider the draft DCP when realeased in the Council business papers a week prior to last Thursday’s meeting.

“We want to work to a common goal to make sure the community is the winner here,” Cr Frolich said.

“We haven’t been afforded the opportunity to workshop this DCP.”

Councillor Frolich put forward an amended motion to defer the plan’s adoption, pending further revision. The motion was unanimously supported.

In the Council business paper, the draft DCP stated the

plan’s aim is to define development standards that deliver outcomes desired by the community and Council, and to support Jindabyne as Australia’s Snowy Mountains alpine capital to enable a high- quality, year-round destination that generates new jobs and economic development opportunities.

The DCP will dictate how the Snowy Mountains Special Activation Precinct is delivered.

Jindabyne East Residents Committee member Margaret Mackinnon addressed Council at its Bombala meeting. Ms Mackinnon called for Council to delay the plan’s adoption to greater reflect the community submissions.

“Council is now going back to do what they should have done in the first place - read all the submissions, read all the planner’s responses to these submissions, then arbitrate on any contentious issues to get the final version done,” Ms Mackinnon said.

“This DCP is just too important to the people of Jindabyne for a decision on it to be rushed through without properly reading it and deliberating. Happily, they are now doing that. They got there in the end.”

A workshop with Councillors, staff and stakeholders will take place in the coming weeks.

Surgical Services honour

By MELINDA CAIRNS HACK

Southern NSW Local Health District (SNSWLHD) has been named joint winner of the 2024 Chief Executive’s Award for its Surgical Services Improvement Program.

The annual SNSWLHD Excellence Awards recognise and celebrate the commitment and innovation of staff to improve what they do in all aspects of the health service.

Staff and teams from across SNSWHD submit entries leading up to the awards, with projects focusing on ways better health results can be achieved for patients through innovation.

Business Partner Surgical Services SNSWLHD, Monica Alcock, has a significant role to play in the Surgical Services Improvement Program.

“I support the clinical team with trend data, monitoring surgical waitlist and building process for reversing the flow of patients being treated in the ACT who can be safely treated in a hospital close to where they live,” Mrs Alcock said.

“In the last 12 months we have treated more than 400 patients who had been on the Canberra Health Service waitlist for medical procedures. These patients have been treated at Queanbeyan, Moruya, Cooma and South East Regional Hospitals, saving travel and accommodation costs.

“It’s been a privilege working with this team of dedicated health professionals, the perioperative

teams and the surgical bookings officers across the Local Health District.”

In her speech, SNSWLHD chief executive officer Margaret Bennett congratulated the local health district team.

“The Surgical Services Improvement program is a collaboration between the surgical flows unit; Nursing Midwifery and Clinical Governance, Business Analytics Unit, and all surgical sites has seen

Southern achieve and maintain triple zero performance for elective surgeries, improving performance in emergency theatre access, improved practices in waitlist and theatre management to where we are leading the state in a number of areas,” Ms Bennett said.

“The team has built a strong and sustainable surgical flows unit supporting mobility of activity, staff and equipment to deliver timely access to patient centred care.”

HEALTH: Accepting the 2024 Chief Executive’s Award for its Surgical Services Improvement Program, from left: Matthew Stephenson, Patient Flow and Whole of Health manager (Cooma), Monica Alcock, Business Partner Surgical Services (Cooma), Lewana Warburton, Patient Flow Administration Team Leader, Deborah Burrows, Perioperative Clinical Nurse Consultant and Linda Swanson, Data Manager Waitlist and Admitted Patient. PHOTO: SNSWLHD

Local provider needs help

By MELINDA CAIRNS HACK

THE cold winter season is well and truly upon us with fires and heating cranked up, while hearty winter food and comforts of home keep most Snowy Monaro residents warm and snug.

But what about those who don’t have these basic needs and struggle to survive from one day to the next?

Monaro Community Access Service (MCAS) is trying to alleviate some of these concerns which face the local community, but the organisation needs help.

MCAS’s role primarily is as a specialist homelessness and domestic violence service.

However, it also provides food relief once a week on Mondays between 1.30pm and 3pm. Unfortunately, the funding used for this service is about to run dry and the small, not-for-profit community organisation is unable to carry on this service without financial assistance.

MCAS is calling on any business, large or small, or individual within the district who can provide funding to ease this social dilemma.

The not-for-profit organisation receives weekly food and at times clothing donations from ALDI, Woolworths and Coles; yet without the initial financial assistance provided by the Sisters of Charity, the service would not exist.

MCAS does not receive funding in its contract for this initiative, however, MCAS manager Barb Gillies said staff could see there was a need for those who are financially struggling in the

wider community.

“By providing this food relief we have picked up many clients who would not normally access our service, if any, and we have also picked up those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness who have been flying under the radar.”

Ms Gillies said they are assisting pensioners, workers and single income families who are struggling to buy food and pay their rent or mortgage and their rates.

“MCAS requires assistance with funding to continue to deliver this very valuable food relief service as we can only continue whilst we still

have remaining funds from the Sisters of Charity grant we have received.”

Additionally, a change in rules has meant supermarket donations are also becoming harder to access.

“We have been advised by the local supermarkets their rules have changed, and we are unable to receive some of the food items they once were able to pass on.”

Ms Gillies said this has, consequently, directly reduced the extent of assistance available to the community as MCAS has had to drop the food relief service from twice to once a week.

“We were fortunate to

receive a grant from the Cooma Ex-services Club last year to assist with fridges/ freezers, display racks and some rough sleeper long life food which has been extremely valuable.

“However, due to the changes with the supermarkets we would gratefully welcome any financial assistance to keep the program going.”

Pets are not forgotten as they too can be victims of hardships their owner is experiencing. It is not uncommon for people to skip meals to be able to feed their pet/s.

“We often pick up pet food from the Animal Rescue Co-op on the odd weekend in our own time,” Ms Gillies said.

MCAS caseworker Celena Rainbow said about half of those who use the service are families finding it difficult to keep up with the current cost of living.

She said these families can access school lunches and snack foods for their children and, depending on donations, clothing such as pyjamas and coats, in a nonjudgmental, friendly and safe environment.

“The service we provide is about community helping community,” Ms Rainbow said.

“Everyone who comes here is treated equally with an unbiased attitude. It’s a positive place and a positive initiative which is really valued and appreciated.

“We don’t want to lose this service to the community –when the funding runs out, we can’t pull it from anywhere else,” she said.

“It’s such an important way of helping our clients, some of whom might be paying for bond or a heating bill, instead of buying food.”

Ms Gillies stressed homelessness and the risk of homelessness and financial stress for pensioners is far worse in winter in the Snowy Mountains due to large electricity and gas bills for heating, as well as the lack of accommodation, due to the ski season and the influx of workers and tourists.

“It is becoming increasingly difficult to rely on donations from the supermarkets due to their change of rules and as such we would like to ensure there is still a food relief assistance which we can provide.”

If any business in the Snowy Monaro can assist with the longevity of this much-needed local community service contact MCAS on 6452 6174 or email: manager@mcas.ngo.org.au

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Public Consultation

The 2024 Regional Telecommunications Independent Review Committee is examining the existing and future telecommunications needs in regional, rural and remote communities across Australia.

We want to hear your views on, and ideas for, telecommunications in your region, including:

• the availability of suitable phone and internet services

• telecommunications challenges faced during natural disasters

• how emerging technologies could improve connectivity

• ways that telecommunications can support regional development.

Public consultation sessions will be held in Braidwood on Friday, 9 August 2024, and Cooma on Saturday, 10 August 2024

Go to www.rtirc.gov.au for further details, to register your attendance in advance and to ﬁnd out more about the Review.

SUPPORT NEEDED: Monaro Community Access Service case workers Celena Rainbow, left, and Tina Gay hope the food service relief initiative the organisation provides can continue to assist those in need throughout the Snowy Monaro community. PHOTO: Melinda Cairns Hack

Celebrating 75 years of the Snowy Scheme

Snowy Hydro comp goes national

SNOWY Hydro’s annual science competition is going Australia-wide.

For the first time, children across the nation can power up the future with their renewable energy ideas for the chance to win prizes valued up to $3,000.

The inaugural Powering up the Future Competition will continue Snowy Hydro’s commitment to fostering learning opportunities through the successful Snowy STEM Academy and its focus on science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

The Powering up the Future Competition asks students throughout Australia to be a Snowy Hydro ‘futurist’ and present a creative, innovative idea or invention that offers a solution to reduce emissions in a renewable world. The competition is open now and closes at midnight on Sunday August 11.

With a growing opportunity and demand for emerging careers, Snowy Hydro Group Executive Safety, People, Community and Services Gabrielle Curtin, said it was important to engage the workforce of tomorrow in STEM from a young age.

“Today’s children need to be prepared for the future. This competition is a great way to inspire young people to take a deep dive into innovative ideas and develop problem-solving skills that will transform the

energy industry for generations to come,” Ms Curtin said.

“It will help students learn more about renewables and energy emissions and hopefully spark their curiosity in STEM pathways.”

The Powering up the Future Competition calls on students in years 3 to 12 to investigate what a renewable energy future might look like and provide a solution for reducing energy emissions.

Prizes to be won, include overnight experiences at Sydney’s Taronga Zoo, exploring Taronga’s Institute of Science and Learning immersive classrooms, STEM subscriptions and gift cards.

Entries for the Powering up the Future competition must be submitted on the official competition webpage. There are two age categories: Junior (aged 8 to 12 years old) and Senior (aged 13 to 18 years old).

An independent panel of esteemed and diverse community representatives will determine Judge’s Choice winners. In addition, members of the public will be able to vote online for their favourite entry for the Community Choice in each age category.

The winning entries will be displayed on the Snowy Hydro website and showcased at the Snowy Hydro Discovery Centre in Cooma.

ANNIVERSARY 75TH

Former Worker Reunion

Snowy Hydro is celebrating 75 years of the Snowy Scheme.

The team at Snowy Hydro invite the former workforce who built the Snowy Scheme and their families to a reunion event to celebrate this shared milestone.

Date: Saturday, 19 October 2024

Venue: Cooma

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Car Club drives chamber initiative

By NATHAN THOMPSON

PLANS to reinvigorate the Cooma nightlife and boost the town’s economy have taken a step forward with further funding secured to light up eight trees in the central business district (CBD).

The Cooma Car Club is helping drive the Cooma Chamber of Commerce project forward through a $3,500 donation. The amount ensures a tree will be fully litup in the CBD, and is the latest donation from the club to a local organisation.

Recently, Car Club members presented a $7,500 cheque to the Monaro Committee for Cancer Research (mcCr).

The money came from the Car Club’s takings over the bar at the mcCr’s Hot City Disco fundraiser.

Cooma Car Club volunteer and one of the main organisers behind the Cooma CBD tree lights project, Rogan Corbett, said the club is proud to work on projects benefiting the town.

“We love being part of the community and the project to light some of the CBD trees up at night will benefit the town and region,” Mr Corbett said.

night-time economy.”

“The project is about encouraging people to stop in town, making the CBD more attractive and boost the

The Chamber of Commerce is calling for business support to fund two remaining trees. Chamber president Sandy Schofield said the project is progressing well.

“We have funding secured

for six of the eight trees.

There’s $7,000 left to go, we would love businesses or donors to come forward and help finish the project,” Mrs Schofield said.

The Alpine Hotel, Car Club, Chamber of Commerce, Hip Pocket Work-

wear, Mack’s Auto and Mainstreet Clothing have all sponsored trees.

Sponsors will receive a plaque on each tree with their business or personal name, and help generate more activity in the Cooma economy.

“By working together to get the trees lit-up we will improve the aesthetic of the street,” Mainstreet Clothing owner Alicia Bolton said.

“It’s all about helping businesses grow by encouraging more people to stop in town.”

Brighter future for Cooma Bowling Club

By MELINDA CAIRNS HACK

THE Cooma Bowling Club is currently undergoing a revival, and experiencing a growth in patronage, thanks to what is fast becoming a popular weekly line dancing program being held at the club.

All ages and abilities are shuffling, moving and grooving to the sounds of country music while enjoying a night of socialising and exercise.

Most importantly these people are also ensuring the doors of the Cooma Bowling Club stay open.

Board member and activity organiser Lauren Crawford has introduced line dancing to attract a younger crowd to the club.

“We have had four weeks of the program and each week there has been more and more interest in line dancing,” Ms Crawford said.

The event is a chance to get out of the house with all the family, enjoy a meal at the club, and learn to line dance.

“I think it’s so popular because it’s easier to pick up

than other dance styles,” she said.

“Numbers at the club are up, so it’s helping.

“Older people are attending to sit and watch the line dancing action too, which is good to see.

“Riley Kane has taken on the role of instructor and is doing a great job.”

Although never having

taught line dancing before, Mr Kane is full of enthusiasm and most importantly, patience.

Boosting Bredbo’s visitation

SOME of the local towns and villages scattered throughout the Snowy Monaro region may be small, but they are big on welcoming visitors with attractions designed to entice travellers to stop and explore what they have to offer.

The Bredbo Community Progress Association is currently designing a new website aimed

at providing current information about the various facilities and attractions in and around the village.

The new site will profile the local history of the area, as well as seeing to regular updates on community organisations, village activities and upcoming events.

The site will also feature the village shops, with the focus being

on encouraging visitors travelling through the region to stop and take a wander around the village. One of the biggest attractions is the river walk, a Bredbo Landcare Group project. It entailed a lot of work on the Jack’s Gully and Two Rivers Wattle Park Drive, but the group’s hard work and commitment saw it through to completion and the end result is an at-

tractive walk from Bunyan Street to the point where the Murrumbidgee and Bredbo Rivers meet, with seating and signage information points along the route.

The scenic walk has become a popular and enjoyable activity with visitors and locals alike.

And if you love perusing local markets, the Bredbo branch of the CWA holds its markets on the

Some of the participants are newcomers to the world of line dancing, while others have far more experience and need no instruction.

“I learnt line dancing when I was in the USA,” Mr Kane said.

“Lauren approached me and asked if I would be interested, and I thought I’d give it a go.

“I am blown away by the number of people who are coming.

“As long as everyone can hear me talking through the steps and see me as I move to all parts of the floor, they can follow along.”

The line dancing is held every Thursday between 6 and 7pm at the Cooma Bowling Club, followed by a social dance from 7-8pm. The cost is $2 and song requests are welcome.

The bar and bistro (limited menu option) are open for the evening.

There are plans to introduce other activities at the club, so stay tuned to the Cooma Bowling Club’s socials for more information.

fourth Sunday of each month at the Bredbo Community Hall offering a great selection of stalls, with everything from local produce and homemade goods, fashion and jewellery, to native plants, food, art and craft, baby knits and pre-loved books. Take some time out to explore the local villages. They offer a lot more than meets the eye.

The Cooma Car Club proudly donates $7,500 to the Monaro Committee for Cancer Research’s Hot City Disco fundraiser. PHOTO: Cooma Car Club

SUPPORT: Members of the Cooma Car Club present Cooma Chamber of Commerce president, Sandy Schofield (centre) and secretary Alicia Bolton (far right) with a $3,500 cheque to help fund the chamber’s CBD tree lights project. PHOTO: Nathan Thompson

BOOST: The Cooma Bowling Club is experiencing a significant increase in patronage due to popular events recently added to the club’s calendar. Line dancing is proving a hit with instructor Riley Kane (far right) running the program. PHOTOS: Melinda Cairns Hack

Line dancers learn their steps at the Cooma Bowling Club. The program is bringing many new faces to the club.

Snowy Museum expands offering

Adaminaby attraction set for busy six months

THE next six months is set to be a busy time for the Snowy Scheme Museum in Adaminaby.

2024 marks a milestone year for the Snowy Mountains Hydro-electric Scheme as it commemorates 75 years since the Governor General, Sir William McKell and the Prime Minister, Ben Chifley, fired the first explosive shots at Adaminaby on October 17, 1949.

It is also 50-years since the completion of the scheme’s construction phase in 1974.

To mark the occasion, the Snowy Scheme Museum will be hosting an open weekend over October 19 and 20.

During the 25-years of construction, the scheme achieved many significant milestones, not least of which are the physical and human legacies.

To this day, the surviving Snowy Scheme workers maintain close personnel connections to the scheme through their families and former workmates.

For the next generation, through groups such as the ‘Kids of the Snowies’, there is now an inherited family connection to the Snowy Scheme.

The museum is undertaking a recorded history project.

The museum now has a collection of more than 400 biographies and oral history records in its collection.

Some of the recent stories include:

A 91-year-old diamond driller who came from Malta and began working on the snowy in 1950 as a wood cutter for the big snowy camps before taking charge of the diamond drilling team;

A 95-year-old lady who was president of the Country Women’s Association (CWA) in the township of Eaglehawk, who with the butcher, organised the

Buff’s Cabaret Ball raising in excess of 500 pounds for the Cooma Hospital;

• An 84-year-old woman who was a wait attendant, was selected by Sir William Hudson to be trained to service Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip on their tour of the Snowy Scheme in 1963;

• A 92-year-old woman who, at the age of 23, became the first female teacher at the Eaglehawk Public School; and

• A woman in her 90s, whose family immigrated to Australia from Austria, and because she missed the snow, applied for and was successful in obtaining a job with the snowy in Cooma and became an excellent stenographer.

“The museum’s collection includes machinery, vehicles, tools, instruments,

laboratory equipment, artworks, maps, books, engineering drawings and documents.

“The Snowy Scheme Museum is of national historical significance for its comprehensive coverage of the investigation, design and construction of the nationbuilding Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Scheme from 1949-1974,” Snowy Scheme Museum chair Tim Corkhill said.

The Snowy Cottage project is underway. A replica cottage used on the original Scheme will sit proudly in the museum to show what the living conditions were like.

An extract from The Sydney Morning Herald (Tuesday March 2, 1954) describes the cottages or mobile houses that were constructed for workers and their families.

Snowy Hydro Discovery Centre team

‘Two types of houses have been developed and the cost of their production has proved to be well below that of site constructed houses,’ the exract said.

‘The first type of house has three bedrooms, a livingroom, bathroom and laundry, an entrance lobby, and a glazed verandah.

‘It is fabricated in two sections, divided longitudinally in the centre.

‘The second type of house has proved even more successful. With it practically all site work has been eliminated and it can be transported readily from one site to another as the accommodation situation requires’.

A two-bedroom Snowy cottage has been donated to the museum by the Taylor family of Nimmitabel. The cottage is currently undergoing refurbishment and will be set-

ATTRACTION: The Snowy Scheme Museum in Adaminaby details the history of the Snowy Scheme. Its collection is of national significance.

up internally with decor and furnishings of the 1950/1960 era.

Mr Corkhill anticipates this cottage will completed by the end of the year.

He also said another exciting addition to the musuem is its welcome wall mural.

The original concept sketch for the welcome wall was completed by Adaminaby artist James Meverley.

James was well known for his ability to capture Snowy Mountains vistas together with his remarkable talent to incorporate a broad range of scenes into one artwork. The stage curtain at the Adaminaby Memorial Hall is another example of his concept artwork.

The Snowy Scheme Museum has several of his artworks in its collection, including a 12 metre by five metre mural in the east wing,

which features the western face of the Snowy Mountains Main Range, Geehi and Swampy Plains.

“Prior to his sudden death in 2013, James drew this welcome wall mural, which features various elements of the Snowy Mountains and the Snowy Scheme,” Mr Corkhill said.

“The Snowy Scheme Museum committee wanted to do justice to his legacy and after a long search, selected Daniel Hend.”

Hend, originally from Mullumbimby, is renowned for his evocative traditional Australian landscape paintings and a prolific output of more than 100 murals across Australia.

Funding for this project was provided by Snowy Hydro, through its Community Grants Program. The mural was completed late last year.

PHOTO: Supplied

DID you batten down the hatches over the weekend? It was certainly wild and woolly at times.

On a positive note, the best snowfalls of the season have the resorts and back country areas looking more how we would like them at this time of year.

The Monaro Community Access Service is one of the region’s hardworking not-for-profit organisations. MCAS, based in Cooma, provides support to people throughout the Snowy Monaro.

While its primary role is a specialist homelessness and domestic violence service, the group also provides food relief for those struggling to make ends meet.

With more locals needing to access food relief programs than ever before, MCAS needs our help. Manager Barb Gillies says MCAS is in need of help itself to ensure it can meet the community’s needs.

If you or a business you know can, the friendly MCAS team would love to hear from you.

Cooma athlete Kristian Sandercoe had a terrific week competing at the Australian Special Olympics. Kristian, who is well known in Cooma, is a fantastic skier and is hoping to be selected in the Australian side.

Well done, Kristian, and well done to his family who went along to support him.

A significant aged care funding announcement was made last Friday for the Bombala Multi-Purpose Service. The MPS will increase its capacity from 10 beds to 30.

The community has welcomed the news. Funding to the tune of $40 million has come from the federal and state governments.

The Postman is getting excited for the Paris Olympics, particularly to re-acquaint himself with sports we see little of in Australia.

Handball, the European kind, is one of them. Unfortunately it’s one of just two sports Australia isn’t represented in. It’s fast-paced and exciting.

Here’s hoping there are plenty of medals coming Australia’s way.

After a number of tough years, it’s nice to see the Cooma Bowling Club undergoing a revival of late. The club has embraced dancing - line and salsa - and is welcoming around 50 people to each.

Line dancing has been running for a number of weeks on a Thursday and salsa has started on a Saturday. It seems the region enjoys its dancing.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Development Control Plan discussion ends well

ON LAST Thursday, Snowy Monaro Regional Council considered the long-awaited Development Control Plan (DCP) for Jindabyne.

This is the critical document that dictates how the Snowy Mountains Special Activation Precinct (SAP) will affect all Jindabyne locals, visitors and businesses. It deals with parking provisions, building heights, setbacks, scenic impacts, and much more.

Importantly, it contains layout plans for the new growth precincts in east, west and south Jindabyne that are critical to the SAP’s mission to grow the town

in a way that can support a yearround economy. East Jindabyne residents have argued long and hard that the SAP’s layout plan for the new developments in East Jindabyne simply does not fit with the plan’s objectives, the community’s aspirations and the surrounding natural environment. It does not provide easy pedestrian access to the lake foreshore, it does not separate recreational visitor traffic from resident traffic, and it does not preserve the biodiversity and scenery of its stunningly beautiful location.

Two-years-ago, the commu-

nity put in front of the planners an alternative layout plan that addresses these issues.

We met all the players on numerous occasions, including our MPs, but our plan was totally ignored. It was therefore with utter surprise when, following a presentation at public forum last week, the Councillors talked themselves into unanimously supporting the community’s view.

Something even bigger happened that day too. I observed - for the first time ever - a meeting in which Councillors worked collaboratively and rationally, including drawing on the exper-

Church service times across the Snowy Monaro region

Cooma Baptist Church – 10am Sunday

St Patrick’s Catholic Parish – 10am Sunday, weekday mass 10am Tuesday, Thursday and Fridays

St Paul’s Anglican Parish of Cooma – 9.30 am Sunday

St Andrew’s Cooma Uniting Church – 9:30am Sunday

Lifegate Christian Church Cooma – 9:55am second and fourth Sunday each month. 4pm first and third Sunday each month. Yulin Ave, Cooma Cooma Presbyterian Church - 9am Trinity Church, Boobah Street

St John’s Anglican Church Adaminaby - 3pm first and third Sunday each month

St Peter’s Anglican Church Nimmitabel - 11.30am third Sunday each month

St Andrew’s Catholic Church Nimmitabel - Saturday vigil mass 5pm on the weekend of the third Sunday.

Liturgy with Holy Communion other Saturdays 5pm.

Village Church Jindabyne - Sundays 4pm and 6pm, located 3 Park Road, Jindabyne

All Saints Anglican Church Berridale - 9.30am each Sunday

All Saints Numeralla - second Sunday on the month liturgy 5pm. Fourth Sunday of month, 5pm mass

If your church would like to be added to this list, please contact us editor@monaropost.com.au

tise of their staff, towards the common goal of doing the best by all stakeholders – community, developers and the Council coffers.

My, what a long way we have come since de-amalgamation. I attribute this remarkable evolution to Council’s appointment of a highly professional executive, their commitment to and progress on the high-level strategies needed to take us forward, and the turnover of Councillors due to the votes of a newly-activated, well-informed, sensible community.

Margaret Mackinnon, Resident, East Jindabyne

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Cooma CWA helps locals

THE Monaro Community Access Service (MCAS) team received a welcome surprise last week when Cooma CWA branch members dropped by with dozens of homemade soups and casseroles.

The Cooma CWA had a busy Friday selling frozen soups and hearty casseroles in the Main Street of Cooma before donating their remaining items to MCAS.

The donation will support locals who use MCAS’ food bank program.

Despite the chilly weather, the CWA said their stall was again well supported and raised funds to the branch’s work in the community.

The

U3A recognising bank fraud

THE Snowy Mountains University of the Thurd Age is partnering with Bendigo Bank to help locals learn more about preventing bank fraud.

The Snowy Mountains U3A is inviting members and the community to a seminar on banking safety. The seminar will be run by Rhiannon Shaw of the Bendigo Bank at St Andrew’s Hall, Cooma, Tuesday July 30, at 11am. Community members are also encouraged to learn more about the Snowy Mountains U3A. The group is open to anyone 18 and older, and offers a wide-range of courses and programs.

Life on the funny farm

By Paul Dorin

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By LISA ASHURST

COULD board games be making a comeback? Look, I know they haven’t completely disappeared and I know people do still play them, but I’m talking about family board game nights where it’s switch off the TV and all the tech, and sit around the table with a physical board game.

I think board games may have experienced a bit of a resurgence during Covid lockdowns and perhaps that is what has generated the renewed interest, as it has come to light that in a number of households, parents have re-introduced them and their children are coming around to realising that board games are not as daggy as they initially thought, and can actually be fun.

Supplement them with some favourite snacks and you could be on a real winner.

As an enjoyable activity to stimulate brain development, you can’t beat them, and as a therapy for maintaining healthy brain function in seniors they are excellent.

But board games are also a very useful tool for family bonding and anything that gets your little tech-addicted offspring away from their screens has to be good, yes? Yes.

We’ve been board game addicts since my children were old enough to play them without losing bits and today we play whenever we all get together.

Scrabble, Monopoly, Snakes and Ladders and Ludo are faves, but we are also avid players of games like Memory and Dominoes. We’re super competitive and seeing as the kids are older now, there’s no longer any fear of them trying to kill each other.

But the other advantages of playing these games are becoming more well known now and they are

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all very good activities for your kids.

Firstly, board games are great for building cognitive skills, along with developing strategic and problem-solving skills. They build communication skills and also teach kids about winning and losing, especially the importance of losing gracefully. It’s where they learn that cheating to get an advantage, or to win, is not on, and the rules are the rules and that’s what everyone plays by, no exceptions.

These are all important life and development skills that they are not going to learn from a computer game.

Parents don’t always have to join in, but it’s good if they do, plus it’s more fun if mum and dad play too, which is why whole-family games nights are coming back into fashion and the families who have introduced board game nights into the family routine are discovering just how beneficial they are.

Like, when you’ve barely seen more than the back of your kids’ heads since way back when, it’s nice to see their faces again. It’s nice to hear them actually speak in sentences instead of grunts, and it’s just nice to see them engaging with something that is not a screen.

Starting them young is the best way to get them into board games, but if they’re older you can always use sneakier tactics, like parents getting into a game and the teens will have to check it out eventually because mum and dad are having such a good time and they will want to know why. Then they will get roped in without realising just how they’ve been manipulated, and you never tell them.

So, organise a home games night.

And invite the kids.

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FEATURES WRITER Lisa Ashurst

SUPPORT:

Cooma CWA sells homemade soups and casseroles to fund their community work. The branch also made a generous donation of soups and casseroles to the Monaro Community Access Service. PHOTO: Supplied

Rewarding experience for cadets

DURING the school holidays, TS Orion Jindabyne cadets travelled to Holsworthy Barracks for a weeklong camp, joining more than 200 cadets from Sydney and southern NSW to learn new skills.

The Australian Navy Cadets is a leading youth development organisation supported by the Royal Australian Navy, with a focus on the maritime domain.

Cadets participate in numerous exciting and rewarding activities, both on land and the water, with the key objectives of building selfconfidence and developing teamwork and leadership skill.

Programs offered by the Australian Navy Cadets include courses in robotics, bridge operations, physical fitness and wellbeing, first aid and drumming, amongst others.

Cadet Leading Seaman, 15 yearold, Jakeb Gay said being at the camp was a lot of fun, he was able to finish his robotics course, and have now achieved the highest level available, gold.

“Throughout the week I was able to play with all the different robots that we built and used computer coding to operate them. It was also great to see all my friends from other cadet units as well,” he said.

Cadets offers teens, 13 to 17 years-of-age old, the opportunity to participate in a structured development program, where cadets work through the structure of ranks and take on various leadership responsibilities within the

unit from leading squad and drill to teaching lessons.

At the most recent camp, some cadets had the opportunity to participate in a course, where they demonstrated their skills and were assessed for a higher-level promotion.

Newly promoted Cadet Chief Petty Officer, 17 year-old, Hunter Clark said the Australian Navy Cadets is an amazing atmosphere for growing and developing young people.

“The amount of personal growth

I have gained over the past five years has been extremely valuable,” Hunter said.

“I am also grateful for the opportunities that are available such as powerboating, survival at sea skills and going onboard naval vessels, all of which have made cadets a fun and memorable experience.”

TS Orion meet every Tuesday night at the Jindabyne Sport and Rec (opposite the athletics field) from 5.30pm to 9.00 pm.

The unit currently has 27 teenagers participating weekly, with

some travelling from Cooma and Berridale.

Every week cadets participate in a variety of learning activities that are delivered in a fun way.

Thirteen-year-old Cadet Seaman Sophie Harper said she joined cadets in February this year, and has already been promoted to the rank of Seaman.

“I love every bit of cadet from waking up early on a camp to dragon boating on the lake,” Sophie said.

“I really enjoy learning maritime

Cooma Rotary working hard

By LISA ASHURST

DESPITE the chilly weather, Cooma Rotary Club members have not been idle.

Just recently, Rotary members took on the job of clearing some overhanging shrubbery along Sharp Street, Cooma, which was hindering pedestrian access along the footpath. Adjacent property owners were so pleased they kindly gave a donation to the club as a thank you for a job well done.

The club recently welcomed guest speaker, Geoff Stokes, a previous Australian coach for the Invictus Games, to talk to club members about his naval career and how the Invictus Games works.

Currently, Cooma Rotary is preparing to begin work on renovating the wooden tables in Centennial Park, as well as assisting with the preparation for the debating competition, which involves all the local high schools in the region.

“We’ve got two great ladies working with the students, with training and adjudicating,” Cooma Rotary Club President, Peter Davis, said.

Rotary has a strong focus on the district’s youth and recently gave a generous $3000 donation to the First Cooma Scout Troop.

The club has also been working on the Southern Cross Memorial, in partnership with the Cooma Lions Club, and the remaining grant money will be used to continue work on the concrete path near the memorial, once the weather warms up.

The Rotary monthly markets

COMMUNITY:

hard to clean-up the footpath along Sharp Street, Cooma. Pedestrian access had been hindered by overgrown bushes.

PHOTOS: Cooma Rotary Club

are one of the club’s major fundraisers and take place on the third Sunday of each month. They are held in Cooma’s Centennial Park and are a great way to spend a Sunday morning, and an ideal way for the community to help in supporting the club.

Cooma Rotary Club has its new board members in place now and one of the aims for the immediate future is to attract new members.

The Club meets four times a month at the Bowling Club, 6.00pm for 6.30pm, and would welcome hearing from members of the community who would like to suggest local projects,

know more about the club’s operations and/or about becoming a member.

“It’s all about having fun whilst

skills like the phonetic alphabet and tying knots such as the sheep shank, the thing I love most so far was going on my first camp.

“I met other kids from all over the coast and Sydney and made lot of new friends and I am now working towards my second rank of Able Seaman, which I hope to achieve by the end of the year.”

Anyone interested in joining cadets can contact TS Orion Training Officer ANC Sub-Lieutenant Lee Clark on lee.clark1@navycadets. gov.au.

Urgent water repair works start

SNOWY Monaro Regional Council will carry out essential water infrastructure repairs on Commissioner Street in Cooma this week.

A water service line in the street failed late last week and needs to be repaired as soon as possible. Our team quickly restored water supply to affected businesses with a temporary repair, but a permanent fix is required.

These repairs require digging up a small section of Commissioner Street between Bombala Street and Cooma Creek to install the replacement service line and connect it to the water main.

“Council has scheduled work to begin at the soonest date possible, in order to minimise the impact on local businesses whose water supply is affected,” a Council spokesperson said.

“Our water and roads teams are working closely together to ensure the quality of the Commissioner Street road surface is not affected by this work. The small sections that need to be excavated for these repairs will be fully restored once work is complete.”

Work commenced on Monday July 22.

“Road users and pedestrians are asked to avoid the section of Commissioner Street between Bombala Street and Baron Street where possible, while repairs are in progress,” the spokesperson said.

“If travelling through the area, please follow the direction of roadworks signage, traffic control measures, and the direction of workers on site.”

helping our community,” Peter Davis said. Peter can be contacted on 0414 242 235.

NAVY: TS Orion Cadets, Jindabyne travelled to Holsworthy Barracks for a week of camp.

PHOTOS: Supplied

Cooma Rotarians working

Rotary members Katrin Hackney, Marco Revelant, Liz Martyn, and Sally Thornton played a leading role in tidying up part of the footpath on Sharp Street.

Council News

Updates | Information | Consultation

ROAD NAME PROPOSAL

Pursuant to Section 163 of the Roads Act 1993 and Part Seven of the Roads Regulations 2018, notice is hereby given of a road name proposal for Stage 10 and 11 of the Highview subdivision in southern Jindabyne.

As part of amended development application DA 10.2007.03000079.020, the construction of one new road is proposed.

The proposed name for this new road is Anderson Street, named after Mount Anderson in the NSW Main Range of the Snowy Mountains. Existing roads in this subdivision also take their names from geographic features found in nearby Kosciuszko National Park.

Feedback period

The community is invited to share their feedback on the name proposed.

Submissions will be accepted for twenty-eight (28) days, ending Wednesday 7 August 2024.

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

TENDER: JINDABYNE SHARED TRAIL UPGRADE

Snowy Monaro Regional Council is seeking tenders from suitably qualified contractors for facility upgrade works at the following locations:

STAGE 1.2

COBBON CRES TO JINDABYNE DAM WALL (COPPER TOM TRAIL UPGRADE)

STAGE 1.3

HATCHERY BAY TO GADEN ROAD (EXISTING TRAIL UPGRADE)

This package includes facility upgrade, demolition, construction works and supply of material in accordance with project brief, BCA/ NCC, health and safety compliance.

Interested parties must obtain copies of the tender documentation from Council’s e-tendering system www.vendorpanel.com.au

OPEN DATE AND TIME: Tender will open 4PM AEST on Thursday 25 July 2024.

CLOSING DATE AND TIME: Tenders close at 4PM AEST on Thursday 29 August 2024 and submissions must be fully received by this time.

SITE INSPECTIONS

Compulsory information sessions are being offered at the sites with dates and times below:

Monday 5 August 2024 from 9am to 11am at Cnr Cobbon Cres & Townsend St, Jindabyne (Copper Tom Trail – Beginning point)

Monday 5 August 2024 from 12pm to 2pm at Hatchery Bay Rd, Jindabyne (Hatchery Bay)

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

SUBMISSIONS: Completed responses can ONLY be submitted via the electronic tender box using the Word & Excel version of the schedule(s). Respondents will receive a successful submission receipt timed and dated upon completion.

BUNGARBY HALL AGM

Notice is hereby given of the forthcoming annual general meeting (AGM) of the Bungarby Memorial Hall s355 Management Committee. Members of the public who wish to attend this meeting are advised that the AGM will be held at 3pm on Saturday 27 July 2024 at Bungarby Memorial Hall, 952 Bungarby Road, Bungarby.

ELECTION TIME AT COUNCIL

From Monday 5 August 2024, some Council communications and operations will be restricted for the 40 days leading up to the local government election on Saturday 14 September. Learn more at https://qrco.de/2024SMRCelection POSTAL

GOVERNMENT CHANGES TO PET LEGISLATION

Updates to NSW Government pet ownership regulations came into effect across the state on Monday 1 July 2024.

VOTE INFORMATION

The NSW Electoral Commission will be accepting applications for postal voting from Tuesday 6 August 2024 to Monday 9 September 2024.

To apply for a postal vote, visit the Commission's website at https://elections.nsw.gov.au or call 1300 135 736 to lodge your application by phone.

To ensure your vote is counted, make sure you complete your ballot paper and postal vote certificate by 6pm on election day, Saturday 14 September 2024.

Don't delay sending your completed vote and certificate, as the Commission can only count postal ballots received before 6pm Friday 27 September 2024.

DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL

Snowy Monaro Regional Council has received the following development application:

Property Address: 1 Ryrie Street MICHELAGO 2620

Legal Description: Lot: 1 DP: 790570

Application No: 10.2024.136.1

Development Proposal: Demolition of existing motel & restaurant & staged 29 lot subdivision

Applicant: Aria DDC Projects Pty Limited

Consent Authority: Snowy Monaro Regional Council

This application and its accompanying documents will be on display at all Council offices and online at https://qrco.de/SMRC-DA and https://qrco.de/masterview for twenty-eight (28) days, ending Wednesday 31 July 2024.

Council is seeking community comment on this proposal. All submissions should be made in writing to Chief Executive Officer David Hogan. All submissions will be treated as a public document. Any person making a submission is required to disclose any reportable political donations or gifts at the time of making the submission.

For more information, please contact Council's development and planning department at the Jindabyne office, or visit https://qrco.de/DAinfo

COMMITTEE VACANCY

Nominations for a position on the Cooma North Ridge Reserve Section 355 Advisory Committee are now open and will close at 11.59pm Wednesday 7 August 2024.

Council is seeking nominations from people interested in becoming an energetic member of the Cooma North Ridge Reserve Section 355 Advisory Committee.

The nomination form is available online or from Council offices. Nominees should provide a brief outline of their involvement with the community, and their location relative to the reserve. Submit your completed nomination form by email to council@smrc.nsw.gov.au, by hand to Council's Cooma office, or by post to PO Box 714, Cooma NSW 2630.

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

Under the new rules, all cats and dogs in NSW must be microchipped by 12 weeks of age or when sold or given away – whichever comes first. Pet owners are also required to register their animals on the NSW Pet Registry by 12 weeks of age, or if their new pet is less than 12 weeks old, when they first take ownership.

This registration involves a one-off lifetime payment per animal, which transfers with the animal if ownership changes. Registration must be paid within 28 days to avoid late fees.

These updates also introduce additional fees for non-desexed animals. Dog owners now pay an extra charge for dogs not desexed before six months of age. An annual permit fee applies for cats not desexed by four months of age. Cats born before 22 July 2020 are exempt from this last requirement.

Visit the NSW Pet Registry website today at https://petreg.nsw.gov.au or learn about these changes at www.petregistry.olg.nsw.gov.au

Create an account to easily pay fees, update details, and report missing animals.

PROPOSED GRANTING OF PUBLIC LAND LICENCES

In accordance with section 47A of the Local Government Act 1993, Snowy Monaro Regional Council gives 28 days of public notice that it proposes to grant short term (12 month) nonexclusive licences to the below Applicants for the following property (‘Land’):

Part of O’Brien Avenue Reserve BERRIDALE, Lot 35 DP 701757

Monaro Equestrian Association for equestrian activities

XY Collective for bicycling activities

Cooma & District Kennel and Obedience Club for dog obedience activities

Please note that access to the public right of way along Myack Creek and the town link at Short Street will be maintained.

Making a submission

Written submissions may be made by Wednesday 7 August 2024 and must be marked ‘Licences for Public Land’ and sent to:

Snowy Monaro Regional Council

Post: PO Box 714, COOMA NSW 2630

Email: council@snowymonaro.nsw.gov.au

LOCAL WEED-SPRAYING CONTRACTORS SOUGHT

Council is seeking weed-spraying contractors in the Snowy Monaro who wish to have their details included in a directory for local landholders in need of these services.

Contractors must possess valid chemical accreditation, a current ground applicator licence, and a minimum of public liability and indemnity insurance to be eligible for inclusion. To learn more or register now, call 1300 345 345 or email council@smrc.nsw.gov.au

A French Toast attracts hundreds

Cooma’s Bastille Day event declared ‘marvellous’ time

BASTILLE Day, July 14, was commemorated in style in Cooma.

The Cooma District Band and Snowy Monaro Arts Council hosted a ‘A French Toast’ to get the community into the spirit in the lead-up to the Paris Olympics.

More than 100 people joined the throng, bringing food and drinks (French cheeses and macarons featuring heavily); while plenty of people dressed for the occasion (red, white and blue; berets; stripes).

The venue was decorated with French flags, and French images, including pictures of the Eiffel Tower produced by local school children.

Comperes made announcements in French and English.

The band played a rich repertoire of appropriate music. From the Olympic Fanfare; the hymn Jerusalem – which featured in the film ‘Chariots of Fire’, which was about the 1924 Paris Olympics; and of course the Can Can.

A special dedication was made to the late Jara Gregor, a member of the band who passed away earlier this year.

In his honour, the band performed the beautiful ‘Largo’ by

Dvorak, a composer from Jara’s motherland.

There were also performances of Non Je Ne Regrette Rien, I Am Australian, and sing-alongs of a number of well-loved French and Australian songs. It finished up with the uplifting What A Wonderful World.

A surprise and a highlight was a performance by Dr David Learoyd and his wife Alison, with a hilarious rendition of La Vie En Rose.

The afternoon was punctuated by quizzes – with questions about the Paris Olympics, both 1924 and 2024, and about French music and composers, thanks to the talents of

pianist Glenyss Allen.

“It was a marvellous afternoon, there was such a great sense of community and celebratory fun,” one patron said.

The winning table of patrons were awarded a vintage Euphonium, described as being ‘a trophy you can enjoy as a musical instrument or a garden ornament’. The trophy was last awarded at the Musicals Mayhem event held in 2022.

The event was a passion project of Cooma District Band’s conductor Chris Wall, ably assisted by his wife Sarah, and was a resounding success, if the feedback was anything to go by.

Snowy arts, artisan trail guide popular

THE new arts and artisan trail guide for the Snowy Monaro region has been published by South East Arts and is already proving a popular source of local information.

Visitors now have a comprehensive guide to the best arts and culture spots the Snowy Monaro has to offer, and there are plenty.

The booklet is available at visitor centres, libraries, cafes and shops to provide visitors with a guide to the many cultural experiences available in the region.

South East Arts chief executive officer Andrew Gray said it contained a comprehensive list of art and artisans, which was a first for the region.

He said he believed the guide would help set the wheels in motion for cultural tourism.

“The trail allows visitors to meet the makers, get up-closeand-personal with street art or take a slow stroll through sculpture walks,” Mr Gray said.

South East Art’s Gaby Tagliapietra said the trail was a companion to the Creative South website which had been developed in partnership with South East Arts and Southern Tablelands Arts.

“Our region is home to many talented creatives, from artists at every stage of their career to those in the creative industries, making beautiful artisan wares,”

Ms Tagliapietra said.

“The trail includes artists who have workshops or outlets you can visit; creative retail venues; cultural events; heritage trails and our ‘bank’ of public art, which consists of mural art and world-class sculpture walks.

“We want to show people this region has wonderful cultural experiences to offer in addition to the traditional outdoor attractions of skiing and mountain bike trails. We want to celebrate art and culture and give people another reason to visit our region, and to take home something special to remind them of this place.”

Ms Tagliapietra said the experiences in the arts and artisan trail were available year-round.

“All you have to do is check the specific websites/social media for details about open times, workshop or festival dates. Alternatively visit Creative South and create your own trail using the interactive map.”

Miniature art packs a punch

THE Raglan Gallery and Cultural Centre is still welcoming art enthusiasts to a number of exciting exhibitions, including the Art in Miniatures exhibition.

Hosted in the Raglan’s Tillers Gallery, the works are produced by the Art in Miniature group. Working within a 100 square cm surface, the artists create miniature works of excellence to foster traditional and modern works to share the love and challenges of painting miniatures. The group was conceived in 2001 by Jan Vincent and Marga-

ret Brice, both Canberra artists. This is the group’s 24th exhibition and more than 100 miniatures will be exhibited by its 21 members. There will be a variety of mediums and subject matters exhibited in this show, reflecting the diverse nature of this talented group.

The exhibition runs until August 18.

The Raglan Gallery and Cultural Centre is located on Lambie Street, Cooma, and is open Wednesday to Sunday between 10.30am - 3.30pm.

The winning table in the trivia competition with the unique trophy held aloft by Stuart Burge.

BASTILLE DAY: The St Paul’s Anglican Hall in Cooma is full for the Snowy Monaro Arts Council and Cooma District Band’s ‘A French Toast’ event.

A shot of a section of the Cooma District Band performing at the Bastille Day commemorations in Cooma, A French Toast.

PHOTOS: Snowy Monaro Arts Council

Heather at the Cooma Visitors Centre has her hands on a new copy of the Snowy Monaro Arts and Artisan Trail guide, published by South East Arts. The guide is availabe across the region. PHOTO: Nathan Thompson

ACROSS

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE CROSSWORD

4 Name another term for a magician (6)

7 What is a national memorial to those killed in war (8)

8 Jerusalem is the capital of which republic in SW Asia (6)

9 Name one of the numerous passerine birds (8)

11 To take in marriage, is to do what (7)

13 Name a hot, biting, red pepper (7)

15 What is brown coal also known as (7)

17 Name the immature form of a frog (7)

20 When one places something apart, one does what (8)

23 Which term means “puts up with”, or “tolerates” (6)

24 What are short allegorical stories, designed to convey some truth (8)

25 What are heavy falls of rain, snow, hail, etc (6)

DOWN

1 Name the annual season of fasting, in preparation for Easter (4)

2 To have a raucous voice, one sounds what (6)

3 Name an island province of Indonesia (4)

5 Which common mineral is used as a gem when transparent (6)

6 When one staggers, one does what (5)

9 What is something hidden, or concealed (6)

10 Which small, slender, pointed instruments are used in sewing (7)

E-QUATIONS 7

4 Who were associated with the Tories (5)

Letters

Some

Create

12 What is the smouldering remains of a fire called (6)

E-QUATIONS

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

14 Which creature is a huntsman (6)

16 To be handy, is to be what (6)

18 Who is the head of a monastery (5)

19 When one pronounces words with a speech defect, one does what (5)

21 Which instruments are used for propelling boats (4)

22 What are organs of vision (4)

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

WHICH WORDS

NIDUS

(a) A strong smell or fume

(b) A nest or breeding place

2 OBI

(a) A dagger sign

(b) Funeral ceremonies

BIYWORD

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

CLUES:

Analogue Event Display (3)

Cricket: sets of balls (5)

Draw into a knot (3)

Eject volcanic matter (5)

Equip again (7)

Fruit type (5)

Number (3)

Saturday (abb) (3)

Turn away (5)

Uneven (7)

Renewables in the spotlight

FARMERS and rural communities will soon have a handy guide to help navigate the renewable energy transition.

The NSW Farmers Landholder Guide to Renewables has been developed to help answer common questions and dispel myths around who can - and can’t - do what as Australia transitions away from coal-fired power.

“It’s clear there’s an enormous

need for people to understand quickly and simply what their place is in this whole situation,”

NSW Farmers Renewable Energy Taskforce chair Reg Kidd said.

“Government bodies and developers have roles and responsibilities in the energy transition,” Mr Kidd said.

“We want landholders to understand their rights so they can

make informed decisions.

“By providing this guide, we’re confident we can get better outcomes for farmers and their communities, so we get the right thing in the right place, and built in the right way.”

Inspired by a similar guide produced for Queensland farmers, the NSW Farmers document includes state-specific information and has been developed

with the cooperation and assistance of the NSW Government and EnergyCo, the agency responsible for building new transmission lines.

“EnergyCo is charged with building all these new power lines, so it’s important we have good lines of communication with them so we can avoid problems,” Mr Kidd said.

“Everyone knows the early

stages of this process were less than ideal and caused a lot of community angst, but now they’re listening to us and talking to us and we’re finding ways to get better results.

“I want to thank EnergyCo and the NSW Government for genuinely attempting to right some of the past wrongs in this space and work constructively with farming communities.”

Community day shares koala awareness

Restoring habitats a focus of Cold Country Koala workshop

RESTORING habitats and learning more about their health and well-being were the focus of the recent Cold Country Koala community day held in Numeralla.

The day was hosted by South East Local Land Services and brought together the agencies, stakeholders and community members focussed on helping koalas thrive.

Despite the cold and wet weather, the turnout was strong with many members of the local community coming along to learn about what’s happening with koalas in their local area and how they can participate in the future.

The morning started off with a native tree planting session along the banks of the Numeralla River, led by Upper Murrumbidgee Landcare.

The demonstration showed how easy it is to get involved with re-vegetation, with the participants helping create a corridor between previous re-vegetation sites planted by Landcare in the 1990s.

The highlight of the morning was the demonstration by TATE Animals, featuring their koala detection dogs, Darcie and Winnie, whose remarkable skills in locating hidden koala scats captivated the audience.

During morning tea, Ngarigo artist Gail Neuss, unveiled her Cold Country Koala artwork.

Neuss’ creation narrated the resilience of koalas surviving adversities like droughts, fires, floods, and historical poaching.

Set against the backdrop of the Monaro, mountains, snow, and ancient pathways, each element was intricately depicted as concentric rings of eucalyptus trees.

After morning tea, the event headed inside for an informative session with presentations by numerous koala experts, agencies involved in koala conservation, and local champions for conservation.

Karen Ford from the Australian National University spoke about local koala tree use and compared this with the findings from the first detailed exploration into local koala diet preferences.

The NSW Koala Strategy was presented by Sally Miller, the Southern Tablelands Regional Delivery Officer, who gave an update on how this program is supporting the community to better understand and conserve local koalas and introduced the community to the intensive koala research program that commenced in the Numeralla area earlier this year.

Georgeanna Story from Landcare talked about the results of the 2022-2023 koala karaoke survey which detected koalas at 72 percent of surveyed sites within the Southern Tablelands Area of Regional Koala Significance (ARKS).

However, the 2022-2023 koala karaoke surveyed areas beyond the ARKS.

Despite a low detection rate outside of the ARKS, the survey detected koalas in the Colinton and Bunyan areas, as well as a few detections a significant distance from the ARKS including near Googong and the Avonside area just east of Jindabyne.

The Rural Fire Service outlined a draft burn plan aimed at mitigating fire impacts in the Numeralla region, and the Biodiversity Conservation Trust and Land for Wildlife provided an outline of the different types of conservation agreements and their benefits available to those who want to protect koala habitat on their properties.

The session finished with a captivating narrative by local author Paula Boer, sharing about how she became a citizen scientist and inspiring others to start their journey.

After lunch, Local Land Services demonstrated the use of drones for koala monitoring, a great use of technology to access hard to reach areas.

The event concluded with a presentation by the Local Land Services African Lovegrass Coordinator, highlighting the threat posed by African Lovegrass to local koalas through habitat degradation and increased fire severity, advo-

cating for effective management practices.

Landholders interested in restoring koala habitat on their property, you can reach out to Miles Pendlebury on 0412 847 450 or speak to the staff at the Local Land Services office in Cooma for advice on improving your property and to be notified of upcoming funding opportunities.

The Cold Country Koala Community Day 2024 was funded by the Australian Government’s Saving Koalas Fund with support from the NSW Koala Strategy.

Biosecurity system reaps rewards: National Farmers Federation

THE National Farmers’ Federation recognises the additional $47.1 million injection into Australia’s biosecurity system over the past year, confirmed by Agriculture Minister Murray Watt last week.

The additional funding has been delivered because of the Federal Government’s sustainable biosecurity funding reform, which increased fees and charges on importers to achieve full cost recovery from July 1, 2023.

National Farmers’ president David Jochinke said the organisation had long called for a cost recovery model to help provide sustainable

funding to protect Australia from pests and diseases.

“Keeping fees in step with the actual costs of delivering biosecurity activities is sensible – far more sensible than the Biosecurity Tax lobbed at agriculture as part of the same funding reform,” he said.

“The levy was a frustrating distraction for industry and politicians alike.

“While we’re still waiting to see whether the Government will withdraw the failed levy legislation, it’s great to see us all return the focus to ensuring a strong biosecurity system for the benefit of all Australians.”

Mr Jochinke said the injection has come at a crucial time, as farmers face down some very real and serious threats, like variants of Avian Influenza.

“We now look forward to working with the Government to further progress Australia’s biosecurity system,” he said.

“This includes an open and transparent conversation with the Government about exactly what trade impediments exist to implementing a container levy, progressing the National Biosecurity Strategy, and continuing to build biosecurity awareness and best practice.”

COMMUNITY DAY: Participants are welcomed to the event and prepare for tree planting.

PHOTOS: South East Local land Services

Roseanne Coumbis and Local Land Services community day organiser, Cameron Kirk, plant koala habitat and feed trees at Numeralla community day.

THE Cooma Pastoral and Agricultural Association (CPAA) is gearing-up for its biggest and best show celebration yet with next year’s event marking the 150th show.

150th Cooma Show in works Woodside purchases Monaro portfolio

The committee is working hard to put together an exciting program that pays tribute to the history of the show and its importance to the Monaro district.

Plans are underway for a dinner later this year to start

the 150th show celebrations.

Last week, the CPAA held its AGM. There are no changes to the executive committee with Rob Hain re-elected as president, Danielle Mackay as secretary and Rachelle Johnson, treasurer.

One of the highlights of the 150th show will be honouring the previous showgirls (now young woman) between 1965 and 2010. If you know of a showgirl win-

ner between these years (where records are little hard to decipher), the committee would like to hear from you.

All winners, including those from 2010 to 2014 will be recognised.

President Rob Hain said the committee and all volunteers involved with the show are looking forward to the 150th. He said the 2024 show was terrifc and next year’s will be the best yet.

Finn Nicholls won his category in the Cooma Show 2024 lego competition. Finn is looking forward to entering again in 2025.

WINNER: James Nicholls of Cooma is proud to enter the Cooma Show each year in the lego competition. In 2024, James won first prize. PHOTOS: Supplied

Three-year high for indicator

THE sheep and lamb markets were green again this week, despite lifts in supply across all indicators.

Outside of the indicators, total yardings lifted 29,144 for 298,737 head. WA remained aligned with seasonal declines in supply.

However, conditions across NSW, SA, Tasmania and Victoria continue to push producers to sell, with improved prices and some patchy rainfall lifting confidence.

The National Trade Lamb Indicator lifted 29¢ this week to 866¢/kg cwt. Markets have not performed this well since January 2021.

A healthy increase in trade lamb yardings didn’t dampen confidence in the market as producers reacted to growing pricing trends. Supplementary fed lambs entering the yards have supplied excellent quality, promoting renewed competition, with fed pens supporting Carcoar, Corowa, Cowra and Ballarat, all tipping 900¢/kg cwt.

The National Mutton Indicator has continued to climb, lifting 41¢ to 483¢/kg cwt, returning to September 2022 prices.

Sheep competition was strong in most markets, with condition improvements increasing prices.

The Victorian mutton market thrived, tipping 517¢/kg cwt despite over 8,000 lifts in throughput in the state. Pro-

THE Monaro Grazing Portfolio has been sold to the nation’s largest oil and gas company, Woodside, in one of the largest property purchases the region has seen.

The Weekly Times has reported the company purchased the highly productive grazing land as part of its carbon offset initiatives.

Woodside Energy Carbon Pty Ltd purchased the three farm portfolio from a Sydney investor.

The Weekly Times reports the company paid $21.6 million for two portions of the portfolio - 2269 hectare property Biggam at Rocky Plain and 1721 Worongah, at Jimenbuen.

The company also purchased the Tara property for $1.56 million, located at Rocky Plain.

Colliers Agribusiness listed the portfolio for sale in October, describing the land as having excellent carrying capacity and highly productive.

The Weekly Times also reported that a Woodside Energy spokesperson said the company had acquired the portfoilio to plant native trees and shrubs to generate carbon credits.

cessor demand for quality finished stocks was the main driver of price.

Cattle market

The cattle market was relatively positive this week. All indicators performed above last week, bar the Feeder Steer Indicator which eased just 2¢ to 344¢/kg lwt. Yardings stayed relatively flat, lifting by only 1,826 head, despite a number of store sales included in market reports.

Steer prices have converged this week, falling within 13¢ of each other:

Restocker Steer Indicator = 352¢/kg lwt, feeder Steer Indicator = 344¢/kg lwt, and heavy Steer Indicator = 339¢/ kg lwt.

The return of southern processors in Queensland saleyards lifted competition (supporting price), and a renewed interest in restockers supported that flow down. Heavy steers were rewarded in Victoria, with Shepparton and Leongatha performing well.

Slaughter - week ending July 12

National weekly cattle slaughter remained relatively stable, falling by 1,292 head to 138,787 head processed across the week. Despite the slight fall in numbers, it is still well above weekly averages for the year. Victoria (22,372) and SA (3,338) were the only states with a higher through-

put than the previous week, lifting by 641 and a small 2 head, respectively. Processing numbers through Tasmania (3,646) and WA (2,336) eased by 82 and 367 head. While the larger cattle-processing states of Queensland and NSW eased between 700 and 900 head for 33,682 and 73,413 head for the week.

Scheduled plant maintenance shutdowns have eased sheep and lamb slaughter by 60,198 head, to 566,236 head.

This is now below the weekly average for 2024, however is a usual seasonal trend over winter.

National lamb slaughter fell by 20,686 (four percent ), to 450,982 head. Slaughter eased across all states bar Queensland, which lifted 99 head to 1,689 over the week. WA saw the largest percentage drop, falling 4,394 head to 38,702. NSW Tasmania (9,435), Victoria (229,049) and SA (60,989) also processed less this week than last.

Sheep slaughter varied across states. A national ease of 39,512 head to 115,254 was driven by NSW and Tasmanian throughput, both falling by more than 50 percent to 31,400 and 1,822 head respectively.

Week-on-week lifts were seen in WA for 16,159 and SA for 13,055, and a significant 17 percent rise in Victoria to 52,791 supported the national figure.

Late Programs.

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6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30

9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: Love And Where To Find It. (2021) 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 WIN News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair: Paris Edition. 7.30 Paris 2024: Let The Games Begin. 9.20 Beyond The Dream: Boiling Point – Swimming’s Greatest Rivalry. 10.30 Beyond The Dream: Matildas – The Rise. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 Bondi Vet. 4.00 Modern Family. 4.30 First Dates Australia. 5.30 The Goldbergs. 6.00 Modern Family. 6.30 Monkeys Make You Laugh Out Loud. 7.30 First Dates UK. 8.35 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA. 10.35 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares. 11.35 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Entertainment Tonight. 1.30 Judge Judy. 2.00 To Be Advised. 3.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 3.30 10 News First: Afternoon. 4.00 Neighbours. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Bondi Rescue. 8.30 FBI: International. 9.30 NCIS. 10.30 10’s Late News. 10.55 The Project. 12.00 Late Programs. 6.00 Home Shopping. 8.00 What’s

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.55 Dales For Sale. 2.55 Antiques Roadshow. 3.25 MOVIE: The Getting Of Wisdom. (1977) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 As Time Goes By. 8.50 Midsomer Murders. 10.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. 2.30 The Hotel Inspector. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Medical Emergency. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown. 8.30 McDonald And Dodds. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Breeders. 1.20 MythBusters. 2.10 ER. 2.55 Doctor Who. 3.45 Speechless. 4.05 Would I Lie To You? 4.35 MythBusters. 5.25 Amazing Spaces. 6.15 Car S.O.S. 7.00 My Family. 7.30 Would I Lie To You? 9.00 Gruen. 9.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Her Last Will. (2016) 2.00 Motorbike Cops. 2.15 Catch Phrase. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 7News Local. 6.30 7News @ 6:30. 7.00 Home And Away. 8.30 Starstruck. 9.45 ABBA Forever. 10.45 Air Crash Investigations. 12.45 The Goldbergs. 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Storage Wars: Barry’s Best Buys. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Full Custom Garage. 8.30 MOVIE: Bad Boys II. (2003) 11.30 Late Programs.

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The PM’s Daughter. 10.40 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 2.05 ER. 2.50 Doctor Who. 3.40 Speechless. 4.05 Would I Lie To You? 4.35 MythBusters. 5.25 Amazing Spaces. 6.15 Car S.O.S. 7.00 My Family. 7.30 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 MOVIE: How To Be Single. (2016) 10.20 ER. 11.45 Rage. 12.50 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 10.15 Great Canal Journeys. 11.10 Inside Oxford Street. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.05 Animal Einsteins. 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.45 The Cook Up. 4.15 Tony Robinson: Britain’s Greatest River. 5.05

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.50 Explore. 2.05 Dales For Sale. 3.05 Antiques Roadshow. 3.35 MOVIE: Maytime In Mayfair. (1949) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Escape To The Chateau: Secret France. 8.30 To Be Advised. 1.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Rage Charts. 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Ladies In Black. Final. 1.15

Sister Boniface Mysteries. 2.05 Books

6.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. 12.00 Horse Racing. Industry Celebration Day, Caulfield Season Finale and Doomben Raceday. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. 7.30 MOVIE: Sister Act. (1992) Whoopi Goldberg. 9.35 MOVIE: Sleepless In Seattle. (1993) Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan. 11.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Escape To The Country. 1.00 House Of Wellness. 2.00 Escape To The Country. 3.00 Mighty Ships. 4.00 Escape To The Country. 5.00 Bargain Hunt. 6.00 Heathrow. 6.30 The Highland Vet. 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.45 ER. 3.30 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 4.10 Speechless. 4.35 MythBusters. 5.25 Amazing Spaces. 6.15 Car S.O.S. 7.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.00 QI. 8.30 Live At The Apollo. 9.20 Ab Fab. 10.50 ER. 12.15 Rage. 1.20 Late Programs.

That Made Us. 3.00 Spicks And Specks. 3.30 Capturing Cricket: Steve Waugh In India. 4.30 Maggie Beer’s Big Mission. 5.30 Landline. 5.55 Stuff The British Stole. 6.30 I Was Actually There. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Sister Boniface Mysteries. 8.20 Van Der Valk. 9.50 Ladies In Black. Final. 10.40 Shetland. Final. 11.35 Rage. 6.00 Kids’ Programs. 5.50 Octonauts. 6.05 Kiya And The Kimoja Heroes. 6.25 Pfffirates. 7.05 Karma’s World. 7.30 Hard Quiz Kids. 7.55 The Crystal Maze. 8.45 All-Round Champion. 9.35 MOVIE: Cinderella. (2021) 11.30 Good Game Spawn Point. 12.15 Rage. 1.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Rides Down Under: Aussie Truckers. 3.00 NDRC Nitro Funny Cars. H’lights. 4.00 BarrettJackson: Revved Up. 5.00 Counting Cars. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 Pawn Stars. 7.00 AFL. Melbourne v GWS Giants. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 7.15 Olympic Games Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony: Post-Show. 8.00 Weekend Today: Paris Edition. 10.00 Beyond The Dream: Race To Paris. 11.00 Beyond The Dream: Boiling Point – Swimming’s Greatest Rivalry. 12.00 9News Morning Weekend. 1.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony. 6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 1: Night. 10.30 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 1: Late night. 12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Yummy Mummies. 1.30 Bringing Sexy Back. 2.45 Dancing With The Stars: All Stars. 4.15 Britain’s Got Talent. 5.25 MOVIE: Isle Of Dogs. (2018) 7.30 MOVIE: Blue Crush. (2002) 9.40 MOVIE: Tootsie. (1982) Dustin Hoffman. 12.10 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 3.30 Close Of Business. 4.00 News. 4.15 Planet America: Fireside Chat. 5.00 News. 5.30 Asia News Week. 6.00 Evening News. 6.30 Creative Types With Virginia Trioli. 7.00 National News. 7.30 Compass. 8.05 Four Corners. 9.00 Nightly News. 9.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Ready Steady Cook. 11.00 Healthy Homes. 11.30 The Drew Barrymore Show. 1.00 My Market Kitchen. 1.30 Farm To Fork. 2.00 Pooches At Play. 2.30 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 3.00 What’s Up Down Under. 3.30 The Big Bang Theory. 4.30 Deal Or No Deal. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 Bondi

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.30 Drive TV. 3.00 Rugby Union. Shute Shield. Manly v Sydney Uni. 5.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 1: Afternoon. 6.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 1: Night. 10.30 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 1: Late night. 12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. 10.05 The Art In Healing. 10.35 Outside: Beyond The Lens. 11.05 My Unique B&B. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Motorcycle Racing. FIM Superbike

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Compass. 11.30 Songs Of Praise. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Love Your Garden. 2.20 Grand Designs: The Streets. 3.10 Simply Nigella. Final. 3.40 Extraordinary Escapes. 4.30 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. 5.00 Restoration Australia. 6.00 Antiques Roadshow. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. Final. 8.00 Austin. Final. 8.30 Fifteen-Love. New. 9.20 Unforgotten. 10.10 The Beast Must Die. 10.55 Annika. 11.45 Late Programs. 6.00 Kids’ Programs. 5.50 Octonauts. 6.05 Kiya And The Kimoja Heroes. 6.25 Pfffirates. 7.05 Karma’s World. 7.30 MOVIE: Nancy Drew. (2007) 9.05 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.10 Doctor Who. 10.55 Merlin. 11.45 The Gospel According To Marcia. 1.10 Horrible Histories. 1.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30 Fish’n Mates. 2.00 Fishy Business. 2.30 Step Outside. 3.00 AFL. Sydney v Western Bulldogs. 6.00 Border Security: America’s Front Line. 6.30 Border Security: America. 7.00 Border Security. 8.30 MOVIE: The Transporter. (2002) 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. 12.00 House Of Wellness. 1.00 To Be Advised. 3.00 Beach Cops. 3.30 Better Homes And Gardens. 4.30 Border Security: International. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Sydney Weekender. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Dancing With The Stars. 9.00 Miniseries: Malpractice. New. 11.00 Air Crash Investigations. 12.00 Lipstick Jungle. 2.00 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 The Highland Vet. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 Discover. 3.00 My Greek Odyssey. 4.00 Bondi Vet. 5.00 Escape To The Country. 6.00 Greatest Escapes To The Country. 6.45 Escape To The Country. 7.45 Mrs Brown’s Boys. 8.35 Endeavour. 10.35 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.15 MOVIE: Breath. (2017) 2.15 ER. 3.00 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 3.40 Speechless. 4.05 Would I Lie To You? 4.35 MythBusters. 5.25 Amazing Spaces. 6.15 Car S.O.S. 7.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.00 QI. 8.30 Stuff The British Stole. 9.30 Late Programs.

Grand Designs. 5.30 Back Roads. 5.55 Hard Quiz. 6.30 Monday’s Experts. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Stuff The British Stole. 8.30 Four Corners. 9.15 Media Watch. 9.35

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Business Builders. 1.30 Our Town. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 My Greek Odyssey. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.30 Better Homes And Gardens. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 Foyle’s War. 10.30 Railroad Australia. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.50 Live At The Apollo. 2.40 ER. 3.25 Doctor Who. 4.10 Speechless. 4.35 MythBusters. 5.25 Amazing Spaces. 6.15 Car S.O.S. 7.00 My Family. 7.30 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 9.10 MythBusters. 10.05 ER. 11.30 Late Programs.

Her. (2021) 2.00 Catch Phrase. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 7News Local. 6.30 7News @ 6:30. 7.00 Home And Away. 7.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. 8.30 Alert: Missing Persons Unit. 10.30 S.W.A.T. 12.30 The Event. 1.30 Harry’s Practice. 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Aust Rally C’ship. Rally Qld. H’lights. 2.30 Supercars Support 3.30 Close Encounters Down Under. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Outback Opal Hunters. 8.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 1: Early morning. 7.00 Today In Paris. 11.00 9News Morning Weekend. 12.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024: Encore. 3.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 21. Dolphins v Gold Coast Titans. 6.00 9News Sunday. 7.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 2: Night. 10.30 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 2: Late night. 12.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 2: Post midnight. 3.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 2: Overnight. 5.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.00 Kitty Is Not A Cat. 10.10 Dream Academy. 10.35 Britain’s Got Talent. 11.45 My France With Manu. 12.45 Home And Away. 3.25 To Be Advised. 5.30 Puppy School. 6.30 Bondi Vet. 7.30 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. 10.30 Law & Order. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 News. 2.30 Creative Types With Virginia Trioli. 3.00 News. 3.30 Offsiders. 4.00 Landline. 5.00 News With Auslan. 5.30 News Regional. 6.00 Evening News. 6.30 Foreign Correspondent. 7.00 National News. 7.30 Insiders. 8.30 News Tonight. 9.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 2: Early morning. 7.00 Today In Paris. 11.00 9News Morning. 12.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024: Encore. 3.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 3: Afternoon. 6.00 9News. 7.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 3: Night. 10.30 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 3: Late night. 12.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 3: Post midnight. 3.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 3: Overnight. 5.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 3: Early morning.

6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 Bondi Vet. 4.00 Jabba’s Movies. 4.30 Black-ish. 5.30 The Goldbergs. 6.00 Modern Family. 6.30 Santa Makes You Laugh Out Loud. 7.30 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. 10.30 Law & Order: LA. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 To Be Advised. 12.00 Taskmaster Australia. 1.00 My Market Kitchen. 1.30 Good Chef Bad Chef. 2.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 2.30 Food Trail: South Africa. 3.00 Hungry. 3.30 The Big Bang Theory. 4.30 Deal

Escape To The Country. 2.00 Creek To Coast. 2.30 The Hotel Inspector. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Medical Emergency. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Call The Midwife. 8.45 A Touch Of Frost. 11.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Outback Opal Hunters. 2.00 Gem Hunters Down Under. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Close Encounters Down Under. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Outback Truckers. 9.30 Late Programs. 6.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 3: Early morning. 7.00 Today In Paris. 11.00 9News Morning. 12.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024: Encore. 3.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 4: Afternoon. 6.00 9News. 7.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 4: Night. 10.30 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 4: Late night. 12.00 Olympic

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.30 Olympic Games Paris 2024: Replay. Replay of the action from Day 1. 5.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 2: Afternoon. 6.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 2: Night. 10.30 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 2: Late night. 12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Ent. Tonight. 1.30 Judge Judy. 2.00 To Be Advised. 3.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 3.30 10 News First: Afternoon. 4.00 Neighbours. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Deal Or No Deal: Celebrity Jackpot. 8.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? 9.30 Ghosts. 10.25 10’s Late News. 10.50 The Project. 11.55 Late Programs. 6.00 Home Shopping. 8.00 What’s Up Down Under. 8.30 Deal Or No Deal. 9.30 Reel Action. 10.30 JAG. 12.30 Bull. 1.30 NCIS. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 9.25 FBI:

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.30 Olympic Games Paris 2024: Replay. Replay of the action from Day 2. 5.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 3: Afternoon. 6.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 3: Night. 10.30 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 3: Late night. 12.00 Late Programs.

5.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 4: Afternoon. 6.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 4: Night. 10.30 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 4: Late night. 12.00 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 Bondi Vet. 4.00 Modern Family. 4.30 Santa Makes You Laugh Out Loud. 5.30 The Goldbergs. 6.00 Modern Family. 6.30 Kittens Make You Laugh Out Loud. 7.30 First Dates UK. 8.35 MOVIE: Romy And Michele’s High School Reunion. (1997) 10.35 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Ent. Tonight. 1.30 Judge Judy. 2.00 Deal Or No Deal: Celebrity Jackpot. 3.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 3.30 10 News First: Afternoon. 4.00 Neighbours. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00

Morning Programs. 12.30

Games

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.10 The Bee Whisperer. 11.05 My Unique B&B. 12.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Sports Woman. 4.00 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. 4.55 Grand Tours Of Scotland’s Rivers. 5.30 The Abyss: The Rise And Fall Of The Nazis.

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10.25 Great Canal Journeys. 11.20 Inside Oxford Street. 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.20 Animal Einsteins. 3.15 Trail Towns. 3.45 The Cook Up. 4.15 Tony Robinson: Britain’s Greatest River. 5.05 Jeopardy!

JULY 24 - 30 | 2024

Preparing your home for sale

By VIEW.COM.AU

PREPARING to sell your property can be stressful, however don’t overlook the importance of a clean house. It’s not just about making things look nice, it’s about creating a space that buyers can envision as their own.

A tidy and well-organised home can go a long way in attracting potential buyers and making a positive first impression. So, take the time to declutter, deep clean, and tidy up before putting your property on the market. It may seem like a small thing, but it could make all the difference in the world.

When in doubt, chuck it out

Step one is easy: declutter like there’s no tomorrow. Not only will it help create a more appealing space for potential buyers, but it’ll also stream-

line the packing process when it’s time to move to your new home.

Go room by room, and be ruthless. Sort through your wardrobes, cupboards, sheds, and storage areas in the basement. If you haven’t used an item in the last six months, it’s time to say goodbye.

The less clutter, the more space, and the more space, the more potential buyers can imagine themselves living in your home.

Follow your eyes

With the decluttering out of the way, it’s time to tackle the real fun - giving each room a thorough comb-through. Start by focusing on the first item that catches your eye, and if it’s something that creates a negative impression, it’s likely to do the same for prospective buyers.

Take the time to as-

sess the entire room from top to bottom and left to right, ensuring no surface is overlooked. Remember, even the tiniest details matter, so pay attention to everything from scuff marks on walls to dust on shelves. By doing so, you’ll be able to present your home in its best possible light, leaving a positive impression on buyers.

Product check

Before you begin cleaning, it’s essential to check the labels on any chemicals you plan to use to ensure they are safe for the surface you’re cleaning. The last thing you want is to create more damage or stains while attempting to clean. Pay particular attention to bleaches and abrasive liquids, as these can cause more harm than good if not used correctly.

When in doubt, opt for gentler cleaning solu-

17, 18, 19, 20 Percy Harris Street, Jindabyne AUCTION: 29th August at 2pm

Presenting four commercial blocks located in the industrial area of Jindabyne in Leesville Estate, just 5 minutes from the centre of town. The blocks are zoned IN1 General Industrial, which offers flexible usage for various industrial activities.

The blocks have registered titles. This allows a DA to be submitted and to then move forward to the construction phase.

tions or consult a professional cleaner for advice. Taking this extra step can help ensure you’re not only cleaning effectively but also protecting your home’s surfaces for the long term.

Bathroom beauty

Bathrooms, along with kitchens, are often considered the key selling points of a house, so it’s crucial to make sure yours is dressed to impress. Start by tackling any mould or mildew that has accumulated, paying special attention to areas like shower trays, doors, curtains, and the grout between tiles.

A clean and hygienic bathroom can make all the difference in creating a positive impression on potential buyers. When it comes to glass surfaces like doors and mirrors, use non-streaky sponges to ensure a sparkling finish.

By taking the time to give your bathroom a thorough clean, you’ll be able to showcase its full potential and leave a lasting impression on buyers.

King of the kitchen

The kitchen is a crucial area to focus on when cleaning your house since it’s often considered the heart of the home and a key selling point. Remove all items from cupboards to clean deep into shelves and drawers, scrub the

floors and surfaces, and remove any old or dying fruit and vegetables from the fridge.

Last stop: the oven. Ovens and dishwashers are fixed items that are usually sold alongside the house, so it is important to pay special attention to these. Invest in a heavy duty oven cleaner to combat any grease, grime and remnants of failed cooking experiments.

The expanding Leesville Industrial Estate services Jindabyne and the Snowy Mountains. Don’t miss this opportunity to invest in a growing industrial market.

To schedule a site visit or for more information, please call Michael Henley on 0403 165 563 or Matisse Rawson on 0412 630 409.

Snowy Monaro

Perfect treechange, home and business

ADDRESS: ‘The Drovers Rest’, 785 Dry Plains Road, Wambrook, NSW 2630

THE Drovers Rest offers a fantastic opportunity for any prospective purchaser to secure real property and a dog and cat boarding business.

The Drovers Rest was originally established in 2001 by the current owners, building an outstanding database of roughly 3,500 clients over the years. Their dedication and hard work have paid off in the way of regular return business from a large percentage of their clients.

The pet resort component of The Drovers Rest features a 60-run dog kennel including 14 outdoor yards, accommodating up to 80 dogs during peak periods, plus a cattery accommodating up to 20 cats under the current arrangement.

All four legged customers are greet-

ed in the front of office and reception area, and may be treated to a spa day in the dog wash and grooming space during their stay at the property.

In addition to the fine facilities for the four-legged customers, you will find a lovely four bedroom, one bathroom main house to reside in.

Features include a spacious family room, open plan kitchen/living/dining, separate WC, internal laundry, verandah and an outdoor entertaining area.

As well as a standalone one bedroom granny flat, perfect for guests or perhaps as an additional income stream.

Further infrastructure includes a 10.5m x 7m garage/workshop, bore, dam, and 65,000L of water storage over four tanks.

Situated on approximately 6.50 hectares or 15.57 acres fenced into

four paddocks plus house yard, lightly timbered by eucalyptus, pines and deciduous trees.

The Drovers Rest has an unsurpassable reputation for its high standards of care for all four-legged customers and is easily operated by two people with occasional help at peak times.

The business has functioned as a profitable operation for some 20 years by the current owners. The Drovers Rest offers a fantastic opportunity for the future custodians and is not one to miss.

The Drovers Rest, 785 Dry Plains Road, Wambrook, NSW 2630 is for sale, asking $1,800,000, property and business sold as a going concern.

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

Opportunity awaits

Address: Hylands, 3657 Shannons Flat Road, Shannons Flat NSW 2630

HYLANDS is situated in a desirable location for those looking to get out of town but still be within reach of town’s amenities. A comfortable drive to Cooma and Adaminaby alike as well as 1 ¼ hours or so to Canberra. The property is zoned RU1, a detached dual occupancy is possible under the current LEP, subject to all relevant approvals. An existing dwelling of circa 1950s, twobedroom cottage, with timber floors throughout, kitchen/dining open plan. Mains power, single phase and landline phone all available. Rainwater tank as well as two workshops, sheds or garages. There is also an excellent dam on the

property and a spring.

Hylands offers boundless opportunities for the potential buyer, whether it be to renovate the existing cottage, build your own forever home, provide an additional income stream, your own getaway/retreat or value add to existing property. Located on the doorstep of the best fishing in the Snowy’s and close to ski resorts, the location is ideal to make the most of what the Snowy Mountains has to offer.

Do not hesitate to find out more or book your private inspection! Contact the KMPL sales team on 02 6456 6783. Hylands 3657 Shannons Flat Road, Shannons Flat NSW 2630 goes to online auction on Tuesday August 13, 2024, at 6.30pm via the Realtair website.

• Located some 30 minutes drive north of Cooma

• Circa 1950’s 2 bedroom cottage, timber floors throughout

• Kitchen dining open plan

• Indoor bathroom

• Mains power, single phase, landline phone

• Rainwater tank

• Excellent dam and spring

• Two workshops, sheds or garages

• Fenced into one paddock AGENTS COMMENTS:

“Hylands” is located a comfortable drive to Cooma and Adaminaby alike as well as 1 ¼ hours or so to Canberra. Perfectly situated for those looking to add value. “Hylands” would make a great getaway close by to some of the best fishing in the Snowy’s, alternatively renovate and make it your permanent home. Zoned RU1, a detached dual occupancy is possible under the current LEP subject to all relevant approvals of course. Build your dream home, plus get some rental income from the original cottage. This property must be sold so don’t hesitate and contact our sales team now!

Rare opportunity to own a piece of Jindabyne history

Address: 21 Park Road, Jindabyne NSW 2627

JINDABYNE’S 21 Park Road is located in the heart of town on a gently undulating 720.80m2 block. Offering a unique chance to secure your own piece of history being the first home finished and lived in, in the new town of Jindabyne in 1964. Three bedroom home with two separate living spaces, open plan kitchen/dining, centrally located bathroom, separate WC, internal laundry. A north facing verandah, front and rear access, garage at the rear and excellent drive-

way access to large backyard. Situated desirably with a northern aspect boasting some remarkable lake views as far as Kalkite waters and is only a short distance to shops and schools. Live in the home as it is, renovate or redevelop the property to make it your own, the choice is yours.

Don’t miss your chance to own a piece of history in a highly sought-after location. Opportunities like this do not arise often.

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

Snowy Monaro

Acquire Your Own Hidden Gem

Address: “Najee” 817 Numeralla Road, Bunyan NSW 2630

ONLY a short distance from town but far enough to enjoy country living, “Najee” offers an excellent opportunity to secure a little known about and seldom seen gem. Approximately 161.87 ha or 400 acres, this block presents the perfect opportunity to acquire an excellent small grazing holding.

Located a little more than 8km from Cooma along Numeralla Road, accessed via a further 1.8km of crown gravel road guaranteeing privacy. Soils mostly volcanic derived ranging from heavier red basalt to lighter sandier dark red basalt, alluvial flats and heavier red loam type soils, scattered seams of limestone as well as pink and white quartz in places. Bound by Rock Flat Creek along its entire eastern boundary. Fenced into five paddocks including one lucerne paddock and evidence of previous pasture improvement over the years.

Aside from the land, this property also includes a circa 1988 Huxley brick veneer home, offering four bedrooms (master with ensuite), open plan kitchen/dining/family room, second living area. Second bathroom, separate WC, internal laundry. Northerly facing paved outdoor entertaining area, two car garage with internal access. Other infrastructure includes three rainwater tanks (totalling approx. 160,000L of storage), three bay machinery shed, three

bay hay shed, steel cattle yards.

The sale of “Najee” offers potential buyers the chance to secure a perfect starter or add on block and own an outstanding small grazing holding. Zoned RU1, a dual occupancy is possible which may lead to other opportunities. The current LEP also provides an option for further subdivision with a minimum lot size of 80 Ha stipulated in the LEP. All of this, subject to approval from all the relevant authorities of course.

Don’t miss your chance to make this property your own. “Najee” 817 Numeralla Road, Bunyan NSW 2630 goes to online auction on Tuesday August 27, 2024 at 6.30pm via the Realtair website.

Contact the KMPL office to find out more.

• Located a little more than 8km from Cooma along Numeralla Road, accessed via a further 1.8km of crown gravel road guaranteeing privacy

• A little known and seldom seen absolute gem, small acreage grazing property

• Bound by Rock Flat Creek along its entire eastern boundary

• Soils mostly volcanic derived ranging from heavier red basalt to lighter sandier dark red basalt, alluvial flats and heavier red loam type soils, scattered seams of limestone as well as pink and white quartz in places

• Some evidence of pasture improvement over the years with phalaris, cocksfoot and some clover still present

• Fenced into five paddocks including one lucerne paddock

• Circa 1988 built Huxley brick veneer home in original condition, offering 4 bedrooms (master with ensuite), open plan kitchen/dining/family room, second living area. Second bathroom, separate WC, internal laundry. Northerly facing paved outdoor entertaining area

• Two car garage with internal access

• Established garden and grounds in need of some TLC

• Mains power, internet, landline phone

• Three rainwater tanks totalling approx. 160,000L of storage

• Three bay machinery shed approx. 15m x 6m

• Three bay hay shed approx. 7m x 10m

• Steel cattle yards

COMMENTS: The sale of “Najee”

from town. This could be the

Setting your site in Bombala

ADDRESS: 51 High Street, Bombala

ASKING: $140,000

AGENT: Nutrien Harcourts Bombala

THIS gently sloping block is in a great location that is a picturesque walk to the town centre and the Bombala Riverside Park. Featuring a land size of approximately 2022m2 there is plenty of space for a family home and grounds to be developed.

Town water, sewerage, mains power,

natural gas, phone line all nearby for connection.

Bombala is a lovely central location, halfway between Sydney and Melbourne, two hours south of Canberra and a little over an hour from the South Coast and one and a half hours from the NSW Snowy Mountains, perfect if you have a family that loves both the beach and the snow.

If building your dream home in a lovely rural town is on your bucket list, then check out this block today.

6456 6783 W: kirshnermackay.com.au

Online Auction: Tuesday 27th August 2024 Commencing 6:30pm Venue: Online Auction Website Realtair Inspect: By Appointment with Exclusive Agent Only.

Step into commercial investment market

ADDRESS: 173 – 175 Sharp Street Cooma

Three separate tenancies

ASKING: $1,100,000 NEG

AGENT: One Agency

SEIZE the opportunity to own a prime piece of commercial real estate at 173 - 175 Sharp Street, Cooma, NSW, 2630. This substantial property, encompassing 550 square metres, offers a savvy

investor a diversified income stream with its existing tenancies, including a bustling dance studio, an established dentist, and a versatile space previously occupied by a physiotherapy clinic complete with treatment rooms. Currently generating returns of approximately $58,000 per annum, the income potential escalates to an impressive $78,000 when fully tenanted. The large dance studio is a notable feature, boasting a long-standing occupancy and contributing to the prop-

erty’s stable financial performance. Recently renovated interiors add to the appeal, ensuring a modern and efficient space for businesses to thrive.

An additional loft office area provides the option for extra storage or administrative quarters, further enhancing the property’s functionality.

Practical off-street parking with two designated spaces and convenient rear access streamline operations for the businesses within. Located just a stone’s throw from the heart of

Cooma’s bustling CBD, this investment promises both high visibility and ease of access for tenants and their clientele alike.

Whether you’re looking to expand your portfolio or step into the commercial investment market, 173 - 175 Sharp Street presents an enticing proposition with its blend of secure tenancies and potential for growth.

Don’t miss out on this exceptional opportunity in the dynamic town of Cooma.

TRADES AND SERVICES

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TRAFFIC CONTROLLER

Jennings Civil Group has a causal position available, with the possibility of becoming a permanent team member, for an experienced Traffic Controller Duties for your role will be as follows:

• Complete pre-start safety checklist

• Complete required paperwork

• Perform tasks associated with traffic management

• Implement and monitor Traffic Management Plans

• Control traffic and pedestrians to protect construction crews and members of the public

• Occasionally work away from home when required – allowances paid

• Other manual tasks when traffic control not needed

Minimum requirements:

• Traffic Management Tickets IMP and TCR (preferable minimum 2 years’ experience)

for a confidential chat.

• WHS White Card

• Physically Fit as the role requires manual labour

• Drivers Licence

• Positive attitude

• Willingness to work

• Prepared to work in all weather conditions

• Willing to undergo preemployment medical Above award wages paid. Please send resumes to admin@jenningscivil.com.au

Or call 1800 051 051 for a confidential chat.

QUARRY PLANT OPERATOR / LABOURER

Jennings Civil Group has a causal position available, with the possibility of becoming a permanent team member, for a Quarry Plant Operator / Labourer.

This position is located at our Bombala Quarry. Duties for your role will be as follows:

• Operate plant equipment efficiently and safely

• Conduct daily inspections and assist with routine maintenance on machines.

• Ensure compliance with WHS policies and procedures and foster a culture of Zero Harm.

• Assist with crushing, loading and unloading materials at quarry.

• Willingness to learn on the job and develop a sustainable career.

• Willingness to do overtime and some potential weekend work.

Minimum requirements:

• WHS White Card

• Valid drivers licence

• Tickets to operate heavy machinery are preferable

• Mechanically minded

• Physically Fit as the role requires manual labour

• Positive attitude

• Willingness to work

• Willing to undergo preemployment medical Above award wages paid.

Please send resumes to admin@jenningscivil.com.au Or call 1800 051 051 for a confidential chat.

HC TRUCK DRIVERSTIPPER AND DOG TRAILER

Jennings Civil Group has full time, permanent positions for HC Tipper and Dog Trailer drivers. These positions are located at various locations around the Monaro and South Coast.

Duties for your role will be as follows:

• Drive Tippers and Dog Trailers safely

• Conduct daily inspections and assist with routine maintenance on trucks and trailers.

• Ensure compliance with WHS policies and procedures and foster a culture of Zero Harm.

• Willingness to do overtime and some potential weekend work.

• Willing to live away from home occasionally (allowances paid)

Minimum requirements:

• Valid manual HC drivers licence

• WHS White Card

• Mechanically minded would be an advantage

• Physically Fit

• Positive attitude

• Willingness to work

• Willing to undergo preemployment medical Above award wages paid.

Please send resumes to admin@jenningscivil.com.au Or call 1800 051 051 for a confidential chat.

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR POSITION

Cooma North Preschool are a Child Safe organisation looking for an educator to join our experienced team and fill a position 3 days per week (Monday, Thursday and Friday).

Are you passionate about Early Childhood Education and making a positive impact on young children’s lives? We are seeking a qualified educator with experience, motivation and passion for working with preschool aged children.

We offer a natural environment, with a strong focus on sustainability. Other programs include the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program, the ELLA (Early Learning Languages Australia) Program where we are currently learning Spanish, and the Be You national mental health and wellbeing initiative program for Early Childhood. We value teaching and learning about Australia’s First People. We acknowledge the Ngarigo People as the traditional custodians of our land. And we are committed to our ongoing Reconciliation Action Plan. Prospective applicants can request selection criteria by contacting the preschool Director via email at coomanthpreschool@bigpond.com. Applications will be accepted up to close of business Wednesday, July 31, 2024. Please email or post applications to: The Director Cooma North Preschool Association Inc P.O Box 659 Cooma, NSW, 2630 coomanthpreschool@bigpond.com

CLEARING SALE

Saturday 27th July 2024

“Spring Creek”

126 Brooks Road, Berridale NSW 2628 A/C: L Clarke

Vehicle/Trailers – International ACCO 1710B Truck (8/1978 build, petrol, 21ft tray, approx. 162,968km, not registered); Stock crate to suit International ACCO truck; Toyota Hilux extra cab, 5/1988 build, petrol (not registered, approx. 259,775km, not running); Triaxle trailer & crate (homemade, not registered); Box trailer & crate (homemade, not registered); Honda 250 Quadbike (hours unknown); Honda CT125 11/1985 Ag Bike (approx. 9,400km, not running); Hyundai Excel Twin Cam 8/1999 (approx. 189,615km, was running, not registered); Hyundai Excel Sprint (not running, not registered); Small stock crate for 4WD; Mud tracks; Antiques/Collectables – Qty shearing handpieces; Qty hand shears; 3PL 2 disc plough; Horse drawn single furrow plough; Horse drawn baler; Horse drawn stick rake; Massey Ferguson 525 hay rake; 3PL sickle mowers; Claw foot bath; Concrete laundry tub; Timber wool press; Branded timber boxes & tea chests; Freestanding copper, small; Chaff hammer mill; Cooper stationary shearing stand; 3 wheel bike, small; Cast iron pots & boiler; Meat safes; Timber framed wool bale scales; Qty rabbit traps; Sheep bells; Wooden barrel, small; Horse/Saddlery – Stock saddles x 3; Saddlebag, small; Billy bag; Horse bridle & reins; Building Materials/Equipment – 10 sheets corrugated iron (6m, unused); Qty 2nd hand corrugated iron; Qty timber framed windows; Qty nails, screws, bolts; Poly fittings; Polypipe; Qty shelving; Qty gates; Gate hinges & hardware; Tap & die set; Stihl 08 saw & atom borer; Homelite saw & atom borer; Qty shovels, rakes, pick & crow bars; Anvil, small; Pipe bender; Petrol driven water pumps; 9” Angle grinder; Bench grinder; Transarc 240 volt welder; Assorted G clamps; Honda water pump (brand new); Qty water suction hose; Makita cutoff saw; Pipe clamp on stand; Welding bench & vice; Septic tank liners; Farming Materials/Equipment – Ford 555C Backhoe w 4in1 bucket & hay forks (approx. 7,566hrs); John Deere 3140 2WD Tractor (approx. 8,488hrs); Chamberlain 4080B 2WD Tractor (hours unknown); International A414 Tractor & blade (hours unknown); John Shearer 16 Tyne disc drill; Whitefield Grain Feeder, Honda petrol driven (not registered); Daniher Bale Feeder (square & round); Towable fuel pontoon, dual axle; Fuel tanks & pumps; 3PL Ripper pipe layer; 3PL Ripper; PTO Driven super spreader; Baby Giant offset disc plough; Variety 3PL scarifiers; Tractor drawn hydraulic scarifier; Harrows; Paddock wheel rollers; International B47 small baler; Post hole digger (2 augers); Sitrex Colombia TR9-S hay rake; 6” Petrol driven 35ft auger; 4” Hydraulic auger; 16ft Grain bin; Variety water carting tanks; Variety feed out bins; 3PL Rear mounted scoop; Tractor drawn hydraulic disc plough; PTO Driven slasher; Vicon disc mower; International hay loader; Lincoln PTO Driven Tractapac welder; 2 x PTO Driven Welders for repair/spare parts; Sheep jetting plant (needs repair); Sunbeam Overhead shearing stand; Wool table; Twin bin electric wool press (home made); Powertech electric/ hydraulic wool press; Sunbeam comb/cutter grinder; Lister comb/cutter grinder, small; PTO Driven belt pulley; Multiple pen ram sale yards; Transportable drafting race (sheep); Transportable loading ramp (sheep); Transportable cattle yard panels & gates; Cattle loading ramp; Motorbike weed spray tanks; 200L drum stand; 3 lamb marking cradle; 1 lamb marking cradle; Petrol driven mobile shearing plant; Calf puller; Concrete water troughs; Plastic water troughs; Post driver & puller; Iron posts (new & used); Qty fence wire & barb; Qty fence stay’s; 8 x Bromar lick feeders; 2 x Boyd bale feeders; Qty sheep feeders; Qty feed troughs; 2 x Steel foot baths; Stock dehorner; Fleece scales; Bale brands; 200L drums; Qty sheep rugs; Cattle scale ramp; Cane baskets; Fumigator; Household Items – Bedroom wardrobes x 2; Boxes of blankets; Pots & pans; Cake tins; VCR players; Stereos; TV cabinets; Gas heaters x 4; Air conditioner; Concrete statues;

Inspections: 8am | Auction: 9am

Pre-registrations available via the KMPL office

Refer to kirshnermackay.com.au for further details, photos & inventory.

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Personal Notices

DEATH NOTICES

EDWARDS (nee Trevitt), Helen Louise.

14/12/1950 – /9/7/2024

Passed away peacefully at Cooma Hospital.

Aged 73 years.

Beloved wife of David.

Loving mother and mother-in-law to Bethany, Luaun and Stephen. Nanna to Edward.

Privately cremated.

FLEMING, Helene May. 7/5/1938 - 17/7/2024

Late of Cooma and formerly of Bega. Beloved wife of Charlie (dec). Loved daughter of the late Dudley and Eileen Thorp (nee Ware). Dearly loved sister and sister-in-law to Greg and Pat Thorp, Peter and Norma Thorp (both dec), Phillip Thorp (dec) and Marion Kennedy (dec) and Lurleen Thorp.

Loving mother and mother-in-law to Carolyn, Cheryl and Colin, Raymond and Kerrie, and John. Adored grandmother of Melissa and Marco, Rowan, Shianne, Nyomi, Keira, Charmaine, Jess, Angus, Mitch and Ashley. Cherished great-grandmother of Lochlan, Regan, Hunter, Heaven, Jasper, Maya, Loren, Ryan, Lucas, Boyd and George.

The funeral for the late Mrs Helene Fleming will be held in St. John’s Anglican Church, Bega at 11am, Monday, July 29, 2024 and burial will follow in the Bega Cemetery.

Relatives and friends are warmly invited to attend.

John R Whyman Funeral Services Bega 02 6492 4111

BEREAVEMENT THANKS

GREEN, Patricia Anne.

The family of Patricia Anne Green, formerly of ‘Doolondondoo’, Kybeyan and Hudson House, Cooma extend their thanks to all who shared her life. For the many phone calls and cards received.

The Hudson House and Palliative Care teams, her Doctors Dom and Colin.

The Parishes of Cooma and Bemboka, and those who attended her farewell Mass with Fr Mark Croker, the Bemboka Hall Committee and John Whyman Funerals.

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Heelers valiant in defeat

THE Bombala Blue Heelers have been praised for their commitment and dedication following a tough loss against Merimbula-Pambula.

The club’s first grade side has played the majority of

Cooma close to staging upset

By DAVID BRISON

WITH injuries causing Stallions first grade coach Steve Dunn some major problems for his squad, the father and son duo of Ryan and Lee Morgan played their first game together in the top grade as young Lee got his first crack at the top flight.

Michael Barber also played his first game in the top grade after a full game in reserves.

By DAVID BRISON

the season either short on numbers or without a bench. In each match, they have remained in the contest and pushed the opposition all season.

While Merimbula-Pambula

defeated Bombala 52-6, the club praised the Monaro outfit for their resolve.

“Bombala toughed it out and only respect should be given to them for pushing through a tough and challenging season

as all clubs can go through,” a Merimbula-Pambula spokesperson said.

“They played 12 players the whole game with no subs, there’s only respect for Bombala from our club.”

Stallions push Moruya

James Russell and Jake Burns also got the call up after full reserve grade games.

The Stallions were the first to strike with William Tutai and Todd Williams making good yardage in the forwards.

A slick interchange between Williams and fullback Keegan Caldwell put Cooma close to the line.

Hooker Kristian Zusak darted over from dummy half, 4-0.

In the next set, Cooma again attacked strongly and got on the outside of Mourya but a forward pass and the play broke down.

Moruya received a bit of possession and only desperate defence by fullback Caldwell saved a certain try.

A break by Moruya, Cald-

well tackled their player but he passed as falling and the homeside scored, 4-6.

A high kick well taken by the Stallions but a one-on-one strip near Cooma’s line and Mourya was over, 4-12.

Tom King, in as five-eight, proves he can defend as well as attack with several great tackles to stop dangerous incursions. Moruya broke through again but the last pass went to ground.

Second rower Kleis Kaiarake was having a strong game in both attack and defence for Cooma before he was forced off with suspected cracked ribs.

Richard Bensley dragged one of their players over the sideline, defusing another long raid. The Moruya forwards got

on a roll and were making gains on each play.

Caldwell saved another try with a great one on one tackle, but they scored on the next play, 4-18.

Moruya scored again almost immediately, 0-22.

Just before half time, one of their player’s was badly injured and the half time break blew out to about 40 minutes as an ambulance was required.

After the resumption, Moruya broke through in the second set, despite a try saver by Brock Halls a try was scored, 4-28.

With a bit of possession Cooma pressed their line and hooker Zusak was over for his second. Also unconverted, 8-28.

Moruya grabbed a 40-20 and

New rep selection process

THE Canberra Region Rugby League (CRRL) and Canberra Raiders will implement an updated process to select the 2024 under 14s and under 15s boys development squads.

Both age groups will participate in a magic round style format, where every team in each division will play at the same venue, providing all players in both age groups with the opportunity to be seen.

The under 15s games will take place in round 11 on Sunday August 4, at Melba Playing Fields, while the games will be held in round 12 on Sunday August 11, at Walker Park in Yass.

Coaches and/or managers must submit their team lists in advance to ensure the lists are distributed to the selection panel on the day.

The two teams with a bye in these rounds will be observed twice in their regular scheduled rounds before the magic round weekends.

Two teams, each consisting of 20 players, will be selected from both age groups, representing both the north and south regions.

The four squads will be announced on Monday, August 19, and training will commence on Wednesday August 21, at NSWRL HQ, Bruce.

scored, 8-34.

Cooma got some more ball and Jonah Perea sent a pass away to Zusak who was in for his third try. Todd Williams converted, 14-34. King put up a mid field chip, Caldwell grabbed it on the full and outpaced their defenders to score, not converted for a full time score of 18-34. Three points to Williams, two to Kristain Zusak and one to Caldwell. Players’ player was split between Williams Zusak. Next week a bit of a mixture, ladies league tag play in Bega on Saturday, and then ladies tackle, reserve and first grades play the Snowy River Bears on Sunday in Jindabyne. Kick off at this stage, ladies 12 noon, reserves 1 pm and first grade at 2.30pm.

Reserve grade score not a true reflection

WOW, almost a spring day. A light zephyr of breeze and a balmy 20 degrees as the Cooma Stallions made their way down to the Ack Weyman Oval at Moruya to take on the Moruya Sharks. The Sharks came out of the starting gates at maximum speed. Moruya put up a high ball on their first visit to the Cooma end. The ball spilled and try

scored, 0-6.

In the next Moruya set, Stallions forward Ryan Morgan saved a try, and Cooma received a bit of possession. Coma worked their way downfield before Ryan and son Lee Morgan were both stopped centimetres from the line in consecutive plays. Forward Jake Burns made a couple of great runs, but Moruya broke through again and scored, 0-12.

Tom Bromfield, Michael Barber and Ryder Cochran were all having great games in defence, but couldn’t stop a third try just before half time for a score at the break of 0-18. Into the second half, James Russell forced a turnover and five eight Jack Newson put on a deft grubber. Lee Morgan was on hand and grabbed a try, Mitch Hynes converted from near the sideline, 6-18.

Another strong run by Newson and then half Hynes produced a show and go and scored. He converted his own try, 12-18. Young fullback Rylee Holland had a great high ball take and return run, but the ball was lost on the next play and Moruya forced their way over from close range, 12-24. Despite some great Cooma efforts, the Moruya team was able to keep adding points on a regular basis finishing 12-46.

Definitely not an indication of the level of commitment of the Stallions team. Just before full time, veteran forward Ryan Morgan capped off a strong game by chasing down and tackling a runaway Moruya player, saving a try.

Three points to Jake Burns, two to Lee Morgan and one each to Jack Newson and Ryan Morgan. Players’ player, Rylee Holland.

CHARGE: Bombala Heelers forward Korie Elton looks to burst through a tackle in the side’s clash against Merimbula-Pambual.

PHOTO: A. Berryman Photos

Tough outing for Bears

Second spot on line for first grade

THE Snowy River Bears will be looking to bounce back this weekend when they take on Cooma in the women’s tackle, reserve grade and first grade at John Connors Oval.

The triple-threat is set for Sunday with the women’s tackle starting proceedings at 12pm, reserves at 1pm and first grade from 2.30pm.

A loss to Eden last weekend has knocked reserve grade out of the finals race, while first grade can secure second spot with a win over Cooma.

The trip to Eden was tough for the Bears who lost in both grades. Reserves went down 64-12. Their effort was commended by Bears supporters, with the side playing the majority of the match without a bench and even one short for most of the second half.

First grade lost 52-10 and a chance at the minor premiership, but can still finish second with a win on Sunday and hoping Eden losing to Merimbula-Pambula.

Bears forward Rowland Mateyawa looks to free his arms during the

top-of-the-table

A brave effort from Tui Samoa saw the Bears utility battle through injury to play the full game.

The Bears tried hard despite playing with no reserves and one short due to injuries.

Jesse Jackson takes another strong charge for the Bears.

In reserve grade, halfback Damien Roach sends a pass for the Bears.

Adam Walters crashes into the Eden defence.

first half of the Bears

clash with Eden.

TOUGH: Snowy River Bears centre Maika Ravouvou gets a ball away to his winger before being hit in a hard tackle.

PHOTOS: Nathan Thompson

Akuila Masima Masima tries to step through the line.

Cooma start women’s tackle comp in style

By DAVID BRISON

ON a miserably cold and windy afternoon, the Narooma SheDevils made their way to Cooma Showground to take on the Cooma Fillies in the first round

Strong win for Fillies

of a short round robin, 11 a-side tackle competition.

The game started with a Narooma kick off and the Fillies were quickly into gear.

Melissa Clark, Maddi Banks, Kristy Brazulaitus and newcomers, Anissa Porter and Olivia Giorgiutti quickly showed that they have played tackle before with some very punishing tackles.

After a good tackle forced a turn over, quick hands moved the ball out and Chloe Trevanion was over for an unconverted try, 4-0.

In this form of the game, the try scorer kicks off and Narooma received a bit of possession and for a while were camped in Cooma’s end of the field.

Some good on line defence held Narooma out. Banks broke through and she and winger Jamie Thornton exchanged passes back and forward on a long break down field before Thornton was just rounded up by their defence.

Clark was nearly in for try, but the play broke down and

Narooma re-grouped and made their way back into Cooma’s territory.

Working out from Cooma’s end, Ash Steinke put young fullback Bryanna Wittig into a gap and she ran about 75 metres to score under the posts. Barnes added the extras, 10-0.

Savana Nikau made a great bust, Barnes and Banks interchanged passes and this time, Barnes was over under the posts. Alicia Aouin added the extras for a 16-0 half time score.

During the half, a Narooma

player was injured and unable to retake the field, leaving the visitors struggling for numbers.

Immediately after half time, Cooma regained possession and Banks grabbed the ball and fed it out to Trevanion who was in for her second try. Barnes added the extra, 22-0. The She-Devils had another player forced from the field and with insufficient numbers to continue the game was called.

Three points went to Banks, two to Barnes and one to Brazuliatus.

Popular ride day brings out best

THE Bombala Motorcross Club held another successful ride day with riders coming from across the south east to take on the Marden Park track.

The club has worked hard over a number of years to present tracks catering to riders of all levels.

Juniors, intermediates and seniors all enjoyed their time on the track, located between Bombala and Delegate.

“We had 30 riders brave the cold but it turned out to be a great day,” club volunteer Melissa Kidd said.

“Riders mentioned it was great to have a ride to practise cornering and jumping with out the pressure of racing.

“A few new riders that have just started racing and a few ready to go racing now.”

Rugby juniors working well together

THE Cooma Red Devils junior sides have made the most of their holiday break, with both teams enjoying a player development day.

The under 10s and 14s teams headed for an outdoor activity centre in Canberra. Players braved the cold and mud, working together to complete a number of challenges.

There were lost shows, falls in water, push-ups,

and lots of team work. Coaches of both sides commended the players on their commitment.

Following their gruelling outdoor challenges, the players, parents and coaches headed for the warmth of the cinemas to relax.

“I am very proud of the effort the players put in,” coach Adam Schubert said.

“Thank you to the

coaches who also got muddy and wt, and joined their teams in the obstacles.

“Thank you to the team at Bform for pushing the boys to work together and strengthening them more as a team.”

Support from the Cooma community and rugby club sponsors allowed the club to undertake the player development day.

The Marden Ride Park caters for riders of all abilities.

The ride weekend helps riders practice without the pressuring of competition racing.

Junior riders are right at home at the Bombala Motorcross Club.

TRAINING: The Bombala Motorcross Club welcomes riders from across the south east to take on its Marden Park tracks. PHOTOS: Bombala Motorcross Club

Mammoth Mountain wins for Cooma connections

Starliv second, JRR prepares for Kalaru meeting

THE enormous grey gelding, Mammoth Mountain was ridden to perfection by jockey Wendy Peel to win a Benchmark 50 Handicap over 1600 metres at Inverell on Saturday.

Raced by mainly former Cooma locals, Dave, Brent, Karen, Brandon, Yasmine, Gavin and Megan Williams, along with Stephanie Roots and Joel Smith, Mammoth Mountain had a big weight of 61.5 kgs to carry, but it proved no burden as he rounded up his 13 opponents to score convincingly by one and three-quarter lengths.

With Saturday’s win, another at Grafton on June 8 over 1735 metres, and a second placing at Tamworth on June 21 over 2100 metres, he is doing well for his ownership group and his Glenn Innes trainer, Paddy Cunningham.

The rising eight-year-old mare Starliv has continued in good form, avoiding retirement for a little longer.

Back in March with her form having waned, the trainer, Matt Kelley, and connections were contemplating her future when she came out and unexpectedly won at Canberra on March 29.

She won another race at Canberra on May 17 and has also been placed three times, including a second placing at Ballarat last Tuesday July 16.

Ridden from barrier one by Wagga Wagga based apprentice Holly Durnan, Starliv did not have the

early pace to match several of her rivals but steamed home to go down by a length margin to Scream, who had led, ridden by John Allen. Starliv is raced by Mick Schofield, David Bottom and Brandon Williams. Ms Durnan also rode Rathlin and Champagne and Lace for the Kelley stable but neither were placed, although the latter performed well. The trainer had taken the three horses to Ballarat, with stops overnight in Benalla, in search of a synthetic racing surface and suitable races for each horse.

Meanwhile, stable star I’ve Bean Tryin’ is well on track for a race start in about a month.

Racing this Friday will be at Canberra and the Sapphire Coast Racing Club will have a meeting at Kalaru on Sunday.

Joseph and Jones Racing (JJR) expect to start up to 10 horses at the Sapphire Coast meeting, the stable reporting the best chances being Christmas Star, Avonview and Win The Day.

On July 14, one of their better performing horses, One Aye, ran a very close second in the $60,000 Narrandera Cup behind Prince of Helena.

Although One Aye will likely have a start in Sydney in a mares only event before tackling the $50,000 Forbes Cup on August 4, the real target will be the Big Dance, a $3 million race over 1600 metres to be run at Randwick on November 5.

To be eligible for the Big Dance, competitors have to have won or come second in one of 33 country cup races. However, with only 20 starters and four emergencies for the Big Dance, balloting conditions will apply, second placed horses being the first to be eliminated.

Hearn tops Coolamatong field

By COOLAMATONG GOLF CLUB

BEN Hearn won Sunday’s competition with a steady 36 points and playing to his 22 handicap. His seven, three pointers were impressive, and it could have been much more except he wiped 15 and 16. In second place was captain Geoff Murphy with 35 points on a countback from Mick Thoms and Tom McIntosh who both also shot 35 points.

Geoff came firing home with 22 points on the back nine, after a lacklustre 13

points on the front. The 22 points easily securing the countback.

Elise Cave was the only lady starter, finishing with 28 points. Mick Thoms won a ball in A grade with 35 points.

In B grade, Geoff Murphy was top with 35, Stephen Young 34, Rainer Beissner 32 and David Rubin 31.

In C grade, Ben Hearn had 36, Tom McIntosh 35 and Richard Hendriks 31. In the four-ball-best-ball in conjunction, Tom McIntosh and Elise Cave com-

bined for 44 points, edging out runners up Terry Stevenson and Ben Hearn on a countback, also with 34 points.

A four pointer on the last hole by McIntosh was enough to seal the countback win.

In third position in the four-ball-best-ball was Stephen Young and Rainer Beissner with 41 points.

Sunday’s nearest the pins for the men were Tom McIntosh on three, Ross Thompson on eight, Michael Thoms on 15, and Geoff Murphy on 17.

Elise Cave had two near pins in the ladies on 8 and 17.

On Wednesday, all golfers played in the one grade with Scott Baker emerging with the best score of the day with 38 points. Three, four pointers help Scott score 18 points on the front and 20 on the back nine.

Runner-up Cody Dixon managed 34 points including two birdies on par five holes, 12 and 13.

Bruce Hart was in third position with 33 points.

The race is on in the

men’s eclectic, with Mick Thoms recent form seeing him join the group on -25. He secured two extra points on Sunday’s round with birdies on the 2nd and 12th holes.

Seven players are now camped on -25, Mick Thoms, Rainer Beissner, Geoff Murphy, Scott Frize, Nick Donnelly, Peter Hastings and Rob Morris.

In the women’s eclectic, Carolyn Major on -26 is one stroke clear of Donna Tuckwell on -25, with two players on -23, Elfie Doran and Maureen Rupcic.

Bombala’s Douch wins Cattle Dog trophy

THE Bombala Golf Club had a small field braving the freezing conditions on Saturday to play a stableford for the Cattle Dog trophy. Scores were not brilliant but considering the conditions, golfers did well to complete the competition.

The winner of the trophy was Daniel Douch on 32 points narrowly ahead of Brendan Weston 31 points.

Nearest the pin on hole 17 was won by Weston. Golden shot went to Neil Thompson.

What a difference a day

SPORT SHORTS

Boots ‘n’ All on line THE Gordon Litchfield Wool Boots ‘n’ All trophy will be decided this weekend when the Cooma Red Devils take on the Yass Rams.

In what has become a great Monaro rugby tradition, the Red Devils and Yass play for the Boots ‘n’ All triphy each season. Contested over the two fixtures each season, the Red Devils will need to win by more than four points ot bring the trophy back home.

When the sides met earlier this season, Yass won a thrilling contest by just three points. A penalty goal on fulltime delivered Yass the win, but not before the Red Devils produced an exciting 20-minutes of rugby.

Trailing by 28-points into the second half, the Red Devils produced some of the best rugby of the season to run in four quick tries.

The Red Devils head to Yass for a 2.30pm kick-off in Yass. A highlight of the fixture will be the contest between both number 10s and brother Damien Roach (Cooma) and Harry Roach (Yass).

Miss Piggies at home

The Jindabyne Miss Piggies return home this Saturday when they meet the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA). The Miss Piggies sit seventh on the ladder and ADFA is fourth. With a number of new faces this season, the Miss Piggies have shown plenty of talent and committment. The side play at 1.30pm at John Connors Oval.

Bushpigs meet ADFA

With three rounds remaining before the finals, the Jindabyne Bushpigs will be looking to continue their undefeated season when they face ADFA.

ADFA sits in eighth and will face a tough challenge to overcome the Bushpigs. In a big day for Jindabyne rugby, the Bushpigs follow the Miss Piggies game with a 2.30pm start.

Roos bounce Bulls

Cooma product Sam Williams’ has led his Quenabean Roos side to their eighth win of the season. Williams, the Roos first grade captain/coach, steered the side around the paddock in their 26-10 win over Gungahlin.

Ladies

Daylight was between the next scores.

Nearest the pin on hole 17 was claimed by Wayne Elton. Wayne also won the Golden Shot.

Golf program for the week

makes. Players for first time in weeks actually played in sun shine. The event was a stroke for the monthly medal. The nice day didn’t improve the results. The July medal winner was Simon Stephen on a countback from Neil Thompson 75 nett.

Wednesday July 24 - Stableford, club trophy.

Members

Saturday July 27 - Chapmans (draw), R. Crawford and R. Fermor trophies

Sunday July 28 - Stableford, G. Johnson trophy

The Roos are the current Canberra first grade premiers and are on track for another final berth. The Roos have a bye this weekend before a home match against Tuggeranong.

WINNER: Mammoth Mountain, raced by Cooma connections, finished first in Inverell on Saturday. PHOTO: Supplied

Hot scores in Cooma Winter Cup

Gusty winds on Saturday provided some challenging conditions for the start of the Winter Cup which is a four-ball-best-ball trophy.

The winners were Ben Rolfe and Sean Smith with a great score of 43 points, followed by runners-up Jamie Stevenson and Nick Moon on 42 points.

Balls went to Phil Ingram and Harry Mould, Simon White and Paul Dyball, and David Stewart and Claire Caldwell.

Nearest the pin on the ninth went to Dave Douglass. The second and final round of the Winter Cup will

be played this Saturday.

On Sunday, the sun was shining and the club had plenty of golfers out on the course for the stableford competition.

The overall winner was Frank McKnight with 41 points, narrowly beating Stephen Young with 40 points.

Balls went to Jason McCarthy, Matthew Crawford from Queanbeyan Golf Club, Ben Rolfe, Shannon Fergusson, Sean Smith, Tim Young, Gino Cerro, Harry Mould, Paul Lloyd and Laurence Cowie.

In last week’s midweek stableford, Claire Caldwell

was the overall winner with 34 points on countback from Simon Allen.

Balls went to Simon Allen, Andrew Dunkerley from ACT Fire Fighters Golf Club, Craig Schofield, Bradley Hopkinson from Fox Hills Golf Club, Alan Kelly, Peter Ewart, Kerry Blencowe, Steven Wheatley, Andreas Geach and James Ewart.

Nearest the pin on the ninth went to Matthew King from Catalina Country Club.

Saturday is the Winter Cup round two, Sunday is a stableford competition and the midweek competition is also a stableford.

Ski racing clubs vital

AN important but often unnoticed element of the national alpine program is the interaction between Snow Australia and racing clubs around the country, which forms a critical connection in the athlete pathway.

A mainstay of the Australian snowsports scene, ski racing clubs for decades have produced athletes who have gone on to compete on the international stage.

An increasingly important part of the development strategy is to ensure a strong level of collaboration between the national body to bring the next generation of talented athletes and coaches through the ranks.

While the Coach Academy and FUTURES programs work seamlessly to provide this pathway for some disci-

plines, the historic success of racing clubs and the sheer size of the discipline means time on snow is prioritised and rather than alpine racers centralising at camps throughout the season, Snow Australia visits them directly.

Over the past weeks, Alpine Director Shawn Fleming has been on the road visiting the race clubs at Perisher, Falls Creek and Mt Buller, listening to athletes, coaches, and parents to identify areas Snow Australia can assist aiding athlete development and high performance.

“Within the alpine strategy there is a specific focus on the clubs to develop athletes’ on-and-off snow skills and to really make sure we have time to achieve some meaningful development,” Fleming said.

“We’re conscious of not pulling kids out of clubs and travelling mid-season which is also why races are pushed to the end of the season: to allow clubs to provide meaningful training for their athletes.

“It’s way easier for me to go to the clubs - I really enjoy it. Going to the clubs and having ‘boots on the ground’ gives you a feel for what’s going well, if there are struggles, how can Snow Australia be better involved and better utilised as a resource.”

Having spent time with two established programs at the start of the season, Fleming is excited by what the next few months hold after a tour which further confirmed that each club is different and has different needs.

Interschools hit Perisher

THE Interschools Championships headed to Perisher and Falls Creek last week for the Sydney Championships and South Australia and Tasmania Interschools Championships.

The Sydney Championships bought 1,240 students from 122 schools to Perisher where the four-day event saw 2,600 entries.

The Regional Championships saw a 10 percent increase from entries received in the previous year.

Over the event week, there were 32 course sessions across five snowsports

disciplines - alpine, ski cross, moguls, snowboard GS and snowboard cross.

To support Perisher and Snow Australia in running safe and fair courses, 200 event volunteers were required over the week, with many volunteers doing two or three courses each day.

August Kovse from St Josephs Hunters Hill in Sydney said volunteering is something he believes everyone can get a lot out of.

“I have been doing it for a number of years, since primary school, and I have always enjoyed it,” he said.

“It’s really good to see the kids grow up and the improvement they bring each year, and it’s a lot of fun.

“I would encourage parents to do it as it is very rewarding.”

This season, Snow Australia has had the opportunity to mentor volunteer course officials to take on course roles with additional responsibilities, such as start and finish referees, which provides Snow Australia with the a greater number of experienced volunteers to call upon for event support.

Bowlers not deterred

By COOMA BOWLS

MOTHER Nature turned on a tough day on Saturday with snow not too far away at the Cooma Bowling Club.

Even though the scheduled mixed paris of 14-teams was postponed, 16 committed bowlers fronted for social bowls.

On rink one, Bob Douglas, Diane Wilkins and Olga

Jebbink scored five on end eight to lead 12-7. They finished ahead of Bruce Stewart, Mike Mannile and Cheryl Meillon 14-11.

In rink two action, a pairs game saw Mary Bowerman and Evelyn Hamilton take on Steve Bowerman and Colin Roberson.

Steve and Colin raced away to win 22-5.

Rink three saw Judy Locker, Geoff Venables and

Max Butler win the first two ends to lead 3-0.

Kathy Venables, Leonie Snell and Don Menchin won the next sevens ends to take the lead 12-13, mostly due to some very accurate bowing from Leonie.

The final score was 12-5.

The proposed mixed pairs tournament resumes this Saturday. Social bowls is available on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

Kristian stars

COOMA ATHLETE

BRONZE MEDAL

COOMA athlete Kristian Sandercoe is no stranger to a podium finish.

The trophy cabinet at the Sandercoe household is quite large to fit in the many medals and trophies Kristian and his brother Kyle have won across many years of snowsports competition.

Kristian added another medal to his haul last week when he finished with bronze at the 2024 Special Olympics Australian National Winter Games.

Mt Buller hosted the games where athletes with intellectual disability/autism from five states and territories competed.

SECURES

The 36-year-old now waits to hear if he has been selected in the Australian team for the Special Olympics World Winter Games to be held in Italy in March, 2025.

Special Olympics Australia chief executive officer, Pierre Comis, said the National Winter Games offers athletes a chance to showcase their hard work and vie for a spot in the nation team.

“This is a fantastic opportunity for our wintersport athletes to demonstrate their skills and enjoy the thrill of competition. It is also an opportunity to be selected to represent Australia on the world stage,” Comis said.

Stallions, Bears ready to rumble in local derby

THE stage is set for a cracking day of rugby league this Sunday when the Snowy River Bears host the Cooma Stallions in three grades.

Group 16’s women’s tackle competition will see the Bears and Cooma Fillies meet in the first match of the day, with the Fillies looking to continue their

winning start to the competition.

The Fillies tackle side defeated Narooma 22-0 at the Cooma Showground to open their account. The Bears, down on numbers, lost a tough game to Merimbula-Pambula.

The new competition will be played over the remaining six weeks of the Group

16 senior competition with the women’s grand Ffnal being played and included on the Group 16 grand final day at Narooma on August 25.

“With a surge in the popularity and an increase in player numbers for women now playing rugby league, the introduction of a local competition will create the

opportunity for women in our local region to play tackle rugby league,” Allan Wilton, Group 16 president, said.

Having a local competition will create pathways for our local women. It is crucial to build a platform to further the role of female athletes in our game and by the introduction of this lo-

cal competition we are supporting the building of that platform of opportunity for our local players.

On Sunday, the Bears first grade side need to win to secure a top two finish. Their loss to Eden last week, 5210, ended the side’s minor premiership hopes.

The Stallions can’t make the finals but will be out to

end their season on a high. In reserve grade, both Bears and Stallions can’t reach the final stages but are looking for local bagging rights.

■ Coverage of the Bears matches on the weekend can be found on pg 32 and Stallions and Fillies match reports on pg 31 and 33.

SUCCESS: Cooma athlete Kristian Sandercoe finishes with a bronze medal at the Special Olympics National Winter Games. PHOTOS: Special Olympics Australia

TACKLE FOOTY PROVES A

SPORT

Thredbo turns pink Jindabyne plan needs more work

By TRISTA HEATH

By NATHAN THOMPSON

AFTER much discussion at last week’s Snowy Monaro Regional Council meeting, the adoption of a key planning document covering Jindabyne, East Jindabyne, Leesville and areas around the main town has been deferred, pending further revision. Council was asked to adopt the Jindabyne Development Control Plan at its July meeting but concerns from residents and councillors ended with the plan heading back to Council for further revision.

East Jindabyne residents called for Council to delay the plan’s adoption, allowing more time for Councillors, staff and stakeholders to consider the extensive community submissions.

Margaret Mackinnon of the Jindabyne East Residents Committee, who spoke at the Council meeting, welcomed the decision to further refine the critical plan.

“Council is now going back to do what they should have done in the first placeread all the submissions, read all the planner’s responses to these submissions, then arbitrate on any contentious issues to get the final version done,” Ms Mackinnon said.

“They ignored my and others’ very persistent call over the last two months to give themselves more than just four working days to read this huge document.

THREDBO Resort turned the mountain and village pink on Saturday July 20 as they raised tens of thousands of dollars for Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA).

Raising awareness and funds through the purchase of pink neck buffs, beanies and merchandise, Thredbo was transformed into a pink wonderland as the day featured snow sculptures, pink fireworks, and a pink ski run.

To double the impact, Thredbo matched every dollar donated on the Saturday, hoping to raise $40,000.

On the day, a BCNA Minifield of Women tribute display was held at the activation point where guests could leave a message of support.

By turning Thredbo pink for the day, the resort aims to start a conversation within the Thredbo community around breast cancer and show their support to those Australians who are affected.

“This DCP is just too important to the people of Jindabyne for a decision on it to be rushed through.

“Happily, they are now doing that. They got there in the end.”

Thredbo’s support will enable the BCNA to provide resources and support to Australians affected by breast cancer.

Council will workshop all the submissions and responses from planners, to smooth out the plan before further ratification.

■ Read more on page 5

SUPPORT: Local Youth Olympians Abi Harrigan and Josie Baff wear their pink buffs and beanies in support of BCNA.

PHOTO: Thredbo Media

Women’s tackle a hit

BEARS WELCOME GROUP’S INAUGURAL COMPETITION

By NATHAN THOMPSON

AFTER strong advocacy from the Snowy River Bears, the club has welcomed the start of Group 16’s inaugural women’s tackle competition.

The Bears had their first match of the women’s tackle season on Sunday, going down in a close encounter to Merimbula-Pambula 20-14.

Playing with no reserves and one player short for the first half, the Bears showed

plenty of encouraging signs for the season ahead.

Bears player Teagan Wilson said the side is thrilled to be back playing traditional rugby league.

“It’s amazing to be playing tackle again. We played really well despite the loss,” Wilson said.

“They matched us with 10-players (an 11 a-side format) but still had four on the bench and we had no reserves.

“We went try for try, we’re

proud of our efforts.”

The women’s side is gearing-up for a local derby clash against Cooma on Sunday at John Connors Oval. A large crowd is expected for the occasion.

“This week will be a good match against Cooma,” Wilson said.

For women interested in playing rugby league, Wilson said the Bears is the perfect place.

“We are a family orientated club. You don’t know how

good footy is until you play it,” Wilson said.

Group 16 president Allan Wilton said the competition is designed to encourage more women to play rugby league and ensure the region can develop future NRLW stars.

“With a surge in the popularity and an increase in player numbers for women now playing rugby league the introduction of a local competition will create the opportunity for women

in our local region to play tackle rugby league,” Wilton said.

“Having a local competition will create pathways for our local women.

“It is crucial to build a platform to further the role of female athletes in our game and by the introduction of this local competition we are supporting the building of that platform of opportunity for our local players.”

NSW Rugby League has

seen an increase of 32 percent in registered players since 2018 and now have more than 16,800 players participating across different competitions across metropolitan and regional NSW.

“In speaking with our local players and coaches they are excited that the competition has been introduced,” Wilton said.

The season is set to run for six weeks with a grand final in Narooma.

GROUP 16: The Snowy River Bears women’s tackle players are looking forward to the season. They have welcomed the start of the inaugural competition.

PHOTO: Nathan Thompson