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Iconic Cooma eatery for sale

Monaro Rail Trail pedals forward

By NATHAN THOMPSON

FOR SALE: Rose’s Restaurant is on the market. One Agency Jodi Alexander has the privilege of selling the business. Principal Jodi Alexander (back left) and agent Craig Schofield (back right) say they are honoured to work with (front, from left) Bec Nassar, Rose Nassar (centre) and Tony Nassar.

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By NATHAN THOMPSON ROSE’S Restaurant is held in high regard by the community, not only for its Lebanese cuisine but for the special place the establishment holds in the hearts of many.

The Cooma restaurant is for sale as the Nassar family looks to pass the operation to another hard-working and likeminded family.

News the family favourite business is on the market has shocked many locals. Tony

Nassar of Rose’s Restaurant says now is the right time for his family to move on, as sad as it will be to leave the restaurant. Tony said his Mum, Rose, started the restaurant more than three decades ago, and now deserves a break.

“If we had more time and lived to 300 we wouldn’t be selling but we want to spend more time together as a family,” Tony said.

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PROPONENTS of the Monaro Rail Trail have welcomed Snowy Monaro Regional Council’s decision to re-investigate the project’s feasibility, following lengthy debate on the trail at last week’s council meeting.

Councillors supported a motion from Cr Narelle Davis to ‘re-instate investigations’ in the project that if successful would link Queanbeyan to Bombala through a 208km rail trail.

This decision has been welcomed by trail supporters who say the project will deliver economic and social benefits to the Snowy Monaro region.

“Council has already made an important start towards establishing the rail trail with construction of the first four to five kilometre section of the trail from Bombala commencing in the near future,” chair of the Monaro Rail Trail community group, Frank Bakker, said.

Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council voted this month in favour of pursuing grant funding for its section of the trail, linking Queanbeyan to Royalla.

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Firies hit $200,000 raised in Jindabyne

By TRISTA HEATH LAST week, more than 80 Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) and ACT firefighter’s setup camp at the NRMA Holiday Park at Jindabyne to compete in a range of physical activities to raise funds and awareness for NSW kids who survive serious burn injuries.

Over the week, the firefighters hiked more than 60kms between Thredbo, Perisher and Charlotte Pass. Road cyclists covered more than 400kms taking on the infamous Beloka Wall. Mountain bikers hit the Thredbo Gravity Trails and explored East Jindabyne. Runners took on the Thredbo Valley Trail (TVT) and Main Range.

Beat the Burn event organiser, Daniel Austin, said this year is the biggest year yet for money raised, more than $200,000, the largest amount that firefighters have handed over to the burns unit ever.

“Beat the Burn holds multiple events throughout the year, we raised more than $8,000 at our City to Surf event in August, then there’s this main event here in Jindabyne, as well as hosting an open day at fire stations across the state,” Mr Austin said.

“We have always loved coming to Jindabyne, everyone here makes us feel very welcome, it was only today that when hiking the TVT people stopped and asked us what we were doing and once we explained they donated $50 on the spot just after talking to us for a few minutes.

“That is why we love coming to Jindabyne and the Snowy Monaro, the locals are very generous towards our cause, and we always feel welcome in the town.”

The team also used the visit to spread fire safety and burns awareness messaging to local children and parents.

The group visited Gidgilly’s Early Education and Care Centre to teach important concepts such as Stop, Drop, Cover and Roll as well as burns first aid.

Jindabyne local and ACT firefighter, Matt de Waard, was involved in the week’s fundraising events.

He has supported Beat the Burn for many years now and said it has been a fantastic 20th Beat the Burn event.

“It has been lots of fun trying my hand at all the activities out in the mountains with lots of charitable and like-minded members

of the community,” Mr de Waard said.

“All of the firefighter community that attended are doing it for the kids burns unit at Westmead, it’s day four done and we’ve already done more than 60 kms of hiking with the crew this week across the mountain sides.

“Day four, I’ll be honest, I’m pretty tired, but the sore legs are always worth it.”

The event culminated on Thursday with the King of the Mountain from Jindabyne to Charlotte Pass. The team was joined

by FRNSW Commissioner, Jeremy Fewtrell, for the handicapped race between FRNSW’s best runners who are then chased down by FRNSW’s best cyclists.

This year, the cyclists took out the event with honours going to firefighter, Sean Powell, from 445 Station Springwood, followed by Mick Kennedy of 069 Station Dee Why in second and Sydney Metro Inspector, Chris James, in third.

On Thursday night, the team put on a Kids Burns Unit fundraiser night at The Lake Jindabyne Hotel.

The team celebrated with the Jindabyne community, with entertainment including the FRNSW Brass Band which

FUNDRAISE: NSW Firies gather in Jindabyne for the annual Beat the Burn fundraising event as they attempt five days of challenges.

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was joined by Orange firefighter and vocalist, Genevieve Goodwin, to belt out some favourite tunes. There were plenty of auctions, door prizes and raffles on the night which raised an incredible $7,409.65.

The event reached an incredible milestone of $200,000 for this financial year. These important funds will make their way directly to FRNSW 002 Station the Burns Unit at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead and their regional step down clinics that make up the NSW

Severe Burns Service. The funds are utilised by the service to enhance the functional and cosmetic outcomes of NSW kids who receive life changing burns.

Fire and Rescue NSW Station 338 Jindabyne captain, David Farmer, said each year that Beat the Burn visits Jindabyne is great, and local firefighters enjoy getting involved and supporting the cause.

“The fundraising event also brings lots of firefighters and their families to town where in-turn they support our economy by

spending money at our local businesses,” he said.

“They are here enjoying all the facilities we have to offer in our great outdoors and most importantly they’re raising money for the burns unit in Sydney.”

The Snowies turned it on for the crew by providing a week of sunshine, allowing them to soak in the spectacular scenery of the region. After a successful week and the generosity and kindness shown by locals to the cause and participants, the team is looking forward to returning in 2026.

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Monaro rail trail project back on council’s radar

Project proponents welcome ‘positive’ step forward THE Monaro Rail Trail project has been given a boost with Snowy Monaro Regional Council voting to re-investigate the project’s feasibility and future delivery.

Following lengthy debate at last week’s council meeting, completing a business case for the project will be included in the operational plan for 2024-27.

Cr Narelle Davis put forward the motion, citing the need to progress the project that has already received $1 million in grant funding to construct four kilometres of trail at Bombala.

“This motion builds upon previously approved resolutions, with the objective to maintain both momentum and priority of this key economic development project, which is desperately needed by the towns and villages in the Monaro Highway corridor of our local government area,” Cr Davis said.

Her motion received support from Cr Higgins who said it’s important for council to be ‘forward-thinking’. Cr Nick Elliott agreed, saying the project is important for the economic viability of the region’s smaller towns and villages.

Councillors against the motion, believe the project will

SUPPORT: Monaro Rail Trail organisation members (from left) Peter Coumbis, Frank Bakker, Rosanne Coumbis, Dave Byrne with Ryan Deebank, QPRC economic development officer, at a forum into rail trails last year. The MRT has welcomed council’s support of re-investigating the project’s viability.

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be too costly and incur maintenance costs council could not afford. Former Bombala Shire Council mayor and longtime Bombala resident, Cr Bob Stewart, urged councillors to support the motion.

“The rail trail was kicked off to support the battling communities of the Monaro. We need

to give a boost to our communities, particularly Bombala and Nimmitabel,” Cr Stewart said.

Monaro Rail Trail group chair, Frank Bakker, applauded council’s support of the motion.

Mr Bakker said his organisation has been working-hard with council to progress plans, reports and supporting

documentation to see a business case prepared.

“Council has already made an important start towards establishing the rail trail with construction of the first four to five kilometres section of the trail from Bombala commencing in the near future,” Mr Bakker said.

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Concerns for Snowy 2.0 worker safety forced the temporary halt of some underground work on the pumped-hydro project in late January.

Tunnel boring machines Florence and Kirsten had stopped work, as had drill and blast activities in the power tunnel caverns and waterway tunnels.

Snowy Hydro confirmed last week that work has resumed at all underground Snowy 2.0 work fronts and normal operations have re-started. Surface work was not affected.

The Australian Workers’ Union said in late January, workers had not been trained in the operation of the refuge chambers, emergency evacuation procedures, firefighting and medical emergencies.

“Refuge chambers are crucial for survival if there is an emergency underground, they are meant to be inspected regularly to ensure they work,” AWU NSW secretary, Tony Callinan, said.

“Workers need to be trained how to use the refuge chambers and how to respond in the event of an emergency.”

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Real estate market woes

By TRISTA HEATH JINDABYNE’S property market has experienced a fall in sale prices between 10 to 15 per cent compared to the peak years from late 2020 through to mid-2023.

McGrath Real Estate sales agent and former principal of First National Real Estate, Gordon Jenkinson, specialises in property sales in Jindabyne and surrounds, with more than two decades of experience, Mr Jenkinson has extensive knowledge of the fluctuating market.

Even considering the challenging Australian economy and the many interest rate rises over the last couple of years, Mr Jenkinson said the biggest impact to the Jindabyne economy is still the snow season – prices fall after a poor snow season and solidify or rise after a bumper snow season.

“Jindabyne is a snow town and the two back-to-back poor snow seasons has had an impact on property prices and our local economy generally with many of our businesses struggling,” Mr Jenkinson said.

“Fewer visitors, means less money being injected into the economy which in turn effects property prices.

“That said, property prices are still double what they were pre-COVID, if you have a look at property prices in December

MARKET: McGrath Real Estate sales agent, Gordon Jenkinson, gives advice on the current state of the property market in Jindabyne.

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2019, as compared to February this year, prices are still double, even though they’ve dropped that 10 to 15 per cent from the peak.”

Currently, there are more than 70 properties on the market with a median sales price of around $1 million and nearly 60 properties on the rental market as compared to three years ago when there were very few rentals and about a dozen properties for sale.

Mr Jenkinson said there’s a lot more stock out in the market right now and that could also have something to do with banks taking a much more critical view on investment properties, especially in tourism areas like the Snowy Mountains.

“Banks don’t take into consideration short term rental income when assessing loans for an investment property especially in regional areas where rental income is reliant on weather conditions – in Jindabyne this means snow and after a couple of poor snow seasons more owners are looking to switch to 12 month rentals or seasonal staff rentals which in turn adds to supply and gives renters more and cheaper options. Marginal borrowers can get into trouble meeting repayments and could be faced with selling their properties in a falling market,” Mr Jenkinson said.

“It isn’t just property owners feeling the effects of a bad season, many of our small businesses are really struggling and another poor snow season could push them over the edge and force them to sell or if failing to find a buyer they may have to close up and walk away which would be devastating both personally and for the town.”

After the NSW Government slashed the original Snowy Mountains Special Activation

Precinct (SAP) funding from $391 million to $196 million last year, the plans were adjusted to fit the new funding scheme.

SAP was introduced to the community as an opportunity to offer year-round tourism as well as leveraging the region’s environment, culture and landscape through essential planning and infrastructure that will benefit the community.

Mr Jenkinson said the purpose of the SAP was to try and negate the seasonality in the area and while it is great to have biking, hiking and other attractions, the town survives off its winter tourism.

“Jindabyne has a year-round population of roughly 4,000 people and over the winter season it nearly triples in population,” Mr Jenkinson said.

“Most local businesses generate 80 per cent of their income in the four months of our winter season and four-six weeks over the warmer months, outside of these periods the town is very quiet and while Thredbo is rated the number one location in Australia for ‘gravity’ mountain biking with events such as the Cannonball series it is only available for four to five months of the year. While our mountain biking trails have seen a massive increase in usage over the last six or seven years, they don’t have the economic impact of our winter

sports enthusiasts and the truth is that nearly every town has or is planning bike trails.

“One of the major economic drivers highlighted in the SAP community forums was the world class ‘Mountain Bike Terrain Park’ with a chair lift or gondola to provide a second gravity experience in the area but available for use most of the year and compliment the Thredbo trails when they were not snow bound and with supplementary attractions such as a ‘Heritage Centre’, Restaurant and viewing platform at the trail head and retail outlets - this would be a shot in the arm for yearround tourism with the aim of making Jindabyne and the Snowy Mountains the number one destination for gravity mountain bikers in Australia.

“This project had massive support from the public forums and given our location halfway between Sydney and Melbourne and only two hours’ drive from Canberra and with Doppelmayr, a world-renowned ski lift company based in Jindabyne, this held great promise to take seasonality out of our major industry tourism hopefully it is not off the table.”

Mr Jenkinson believes the better the town’s infrastructure and offering, the more tourism and money into the economy, and the more the town will flourish.

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TOWN NEEDS SNOW TO STAY ALIVE “Apart from year-round residents, the reason most people buy and put their properties on as short-term holiday rentals is because they want to use them themselves,” Mr Jenkinson said.

“As long as we have good snow conditions and/or other yearround attractions people will continue to invest in Jindabyne – for a dedicated ski family who spends 10-12 weekends of the snow season in the area they could be up for $20-$40,000 a year on accommodation alone – that would cover a good portion of interest repayments and a great incentive to buy in Jindabyne as is the public and private investment in our local education offerings and our relatively low crime rate.”

Mr Jenkinson said there are homes and apartments being built in the town right now, but the return of equity on new properties, from a strict investment point of view, is not great unless an owner can manage or clean their properties themselves.

“At the moment it’s all about winter if the snow falls, your holiday property gets bookings and makes money, but if it’s a poor snow season, you won’t get bookings and your bank balance will suffer – hopefully in the near future we can take the seasonality out of the area which will lead to better outcomes whether you are a property owner, renter, employee or business owner,” Mr Jenkinson said.

“So, let’s hope for a good season this year, the town needs it.”

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Tyrolean Trail development approved

By TRISTA HEATH SNOWY Monaro Regional councillors approved the Tyrolean Trails Development Application, as part of the Lake Jindabyne Shared Trail project, put forward in the meeting on Thursday, 20 February.

Considered a win among the community, the approval of approximately 29 kilometres of mountain bike trails, comprising the existing Tyrolean/Mill Creek trail networks along with the construction of a car park off Rainbow Drive and amenities will now enter its next stage.

The application was open for submissions for an extended 28-day period, during which three submissions were received.

Trail builder and expert, Paul Gardner, spoke in the public forum in support of the project.

Mr Gardner said he has been mountain biking for more than 50 years and started a business in Jindabyne in 2010 building and maintaining bike trails, he is passionate about the mountain bike tourism in the town.

“In 2011 the Lake Jindabyne shared trail committee was formed followed by the formation of the Jindabyne Trail Stewardship to manage the current and future trail networks in Jindabyne,” Mr Gardner said.

“In 2018, Jindabyne received $12 million in grant funding from the NSW Government to complete the shared trail around the lake, which was fantastic and what we needed to get the job done.

“Apart from some smaller trail projects last year, there has been no

more trail work done, that’s seven years of no trail construction and in that period, mountain biking has become bigger than ever and all our consultation just stopped.

“Over the past few years tourism has shrunk and numbers to the area have plummeted, I support this DA and hopefully we can start attracting more mountain biking to the town.”

Mr Gardner said his only suggestions moving forward with the DA process would be that the funds be focused within Jindabyne and consultation be given to the professional mountain biking community.

“We need to get this project off the ground and start as soon as possible,” Mr Gardner said.

“We also need to support our Jindabyne Trail Stewardship, they do a great job, and they need your support.”

The consultation process for the trail layout was back in mid-2021 and DA submitted for public exhibition in February 2024.

The trail network was designed by a highly regarded trail construction company, and thorough environmental and archaeological assessments were undertaken under the management of the council.

Community consultation for the Mill Creek component of the Jindabyne Shared Trail project commenced in mid-2021, with multiple opportunities provided to the community and Jindabyne Trail Stewardship to contribute.

After extensive deliberations among the councillors, the motion was passed with 10 councillors voting for and one against.

DEVELOPMENT: Proposed carpark layout documented in the development plan.

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Love of family, food inspires Rose Cooma’s Rose’s Restaurant on the market

By NATHAN THOMPSON SPONSORED CONTENT AT THE heart of ROSE’S Restaurant in Cooma is a matriarch whose love for family and Lebanese cooking has inspired generations.

Dining at Rose’s Restaurant is an experience not quickly forgotten. From the light, fresh Lebanese delicacies to the family-friendly atmosphere, Rose’s has long been a favourite for locals and visitors to the region.

The success of the business lies with a hard-working family, enthusiastic about sharing their Lebanese culture.

After more than three decades of producing arguably some of the finest Lebanese food in NSW, Rose’s is for sale.

Rose’s son, Tony, the face of the popular restaurant, says the time is right for the family to pass their successful operation to another, like-minded and dedicated family.

“If we had more time and lived to 300 we wouldn’t be selling but we want to spend more time as a family,” Tony said.

“Being a traditional family, if I’m still working there she will still come in to cook.

“Mum has worked so hard for a long time, she deserves time to travel and be with her family more.

“We want to travel back to Lebanon. I want her to spend her retirement travelling and seeing how different areas cook and grow produce.”

Rose’s Restaurant, located in Massie Street, first served meals at the Four Mile roadhouse. The Nassars ran the truckstop where Rose cooked continental meals.

After a truck driver said he was tired of eating roast meals and hamburgers while on the road, Rose decided to start serving her now famous Lebanese dishes.

Word quickly spread that a

PASSION: Bec Nassar, Rose Nassar and Tony Nassar have developed one of the region’s finest and well-loved restaurants.

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Rose hard at work in the kitchen.

truckstop in Cooma was cooking delicious Lebanese food, and by the next day, 15 trucks were parked across the road with drivers eager for their taste of what was a relatively unknown cuisine in the early 1990s.

The Nassars made the move in Cooma’s CBD in 2005 and haven’t looked back. The restaurant holds a special place in Tony’s heart.

The Rose’s mixed plate is one of the most popular dishes at the restaurant.

“We went from seating about 30 people to 100 and being even busier,” Tony said.

“My wife, Bec, learnt how to cook the traditional Lebanese way and our children have cooked and worked in the restaurant.

“The restaurant is very important and special for our family.”

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has the responsibility of working with the Nassars to sell their business.

Principal, Jodi Alexander, said Rose’s is a much-loved part of Cooma.

“It’s very special to be given the privilege to sell Rose’s. The restaurant is so well-known and loved by the community,” Jodi said.

“Rose’s has such a strong

reputation in the community.

It’s where we go for family occasions to celebrate milestones. It’s part of many of our lives.”

Tony, Rose and the family might only have a few months of cooking left. They expect a rush in the coming weeks as people take the chance to enjoy one of their final Rose’s meals.

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Perisher women lifting the industry HISTORICALLY, mountain operations have been male dominated. However, the Perisher human resources and operations teams have worked hard to encourage more females to work in these rewarding and exciting areas of its operations.

One of its hard-working summer labourers is April Wynn.

A ski patroller and ski cross athlete, April Wynn this summer took up the challenge to work at Perisher, and on the Mt Perisher 6 construction site, as a labourer. This includes chain-sawing and general maintenance across the resort.

“I love being up at Perisher, it’s amazing to work out on the mountain,” April said.

April grew up spending time helping with ski patrol sweeps as a little girl when her dad, Ski Patrol director Steve, would take her to work on weekends.

While there are a lot of women in the winter ski patrol crew, she’s the only woman in her summer slopes crew and says it was intimidating at first, but now she knows her male team-mates better, they have a lot of fun together.

PERISHER: Ski patroller and Summer Slopes Crew labourer, April Wynn, working on the demolition and removal of the old Mt Perisher Triple Chair tower footings.

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“It would be nice to have a few more women on the summer slopes crew, but the boys are pretty good and I enjoy their company,” April said.

“They are good to talk to and have welcomed me.”

She encourages more females to apply for operations and maintenance roles at Perisher and hopes that she can be a role model to show it can be done.

Across the Mt Perisher 6 construction team there is also a female electrician and a female crane driver who has placed towers in challenging environments.

“Growing up, we had lots of International Women’s Day events at school and I loved seeing female role models come and talk to us about how they had overcome things that people

might not have noticed happening behind closed doors,” April said.

“It’s changed a lot, but we’ve still got a decent way to go.”

Being an athlete, she’s used to spending time in the gym and is strong enough to do the hard work, which sometimes takes its toll on her body.

“If you persist with it, it gets easier and can be a lot of fun,”

April said, admitting that she no longer has to go to the gym as much with all the physical work she has to do on the job.

Her favourite part of the job is travelling around to different parts of the resort.

“We work around the whole hill, so might spend a few weeks in Blue Cow and then a few weeks at Mount Perisher,” April said.

“The change of scenery is good.”

As the winter season is around the corner, April is looking forward to the new Mt Perisher 6 chairlift, particularly as a ski patroller with less lifts, less tower pads to dig out and less obstacles to worry about.

“It will spread out the runs more and we’ll have a lot more space for more turns,” April said.

April may be the first to ride the chairlift if she’s rostered on ski patrol that day because it’s one of the team’s jobs to ride up first to check for safety. Even the lift operators will skidoo to the top.

“It’s so exciting, I can’t wait,” April said.

Local breastfeeding support group closes AFTER 27 years of dedicated service, Cooma’s Karen Clark, a long-time volunteer with the Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA), has announced her resignation.

This means, as group leader of the Snowy Monaro ABA, the local group will now close.

Mrs Clark has been a familiar face in the Snowy Monaro region, offering guidance and support to countless mothers on their breastfeeding journeys.

Mrs Clark has played a key role in the community.

She led the breastfeeding segment of birthing classes at Cooma Hospital for many years and as the volunteer ABA group leader since 1985 has provided an invaluable resource for local families in the Monaro since its formation in the 1980s.

The closure of the local ABA group ends a significant chapter in the Monaro’s maternal support network.

Before the group’s closure, the group donated a selection

PROUD: Karen Clark (right) presenting Australian Breastfeeding Association resources to child and family health nurses Pavla Munclinger and Kirsty Brownlie.

PHOTOS: Supplied

of breastfeeding books to the Snowy Monaro Regional Library, and breastfeeding resources to child and family health and the maternity unit at Cooma Hospital.

These items were gratefully received and will continue to

Long-time local Australian Breastfeeding Association branch volunteer, Karen Clark (left), presenting librarian, Fiona Wharton, part of the package of books the Snowy Monaro ABA donated to Monaro Regional Library following the group’s closure.

support the community.

While the local group is no longer operating, breastfeeding support is far from disappearing.

The Australian Breastfeeding Association continues to offer a wealth of resources for new

mums and their families.

Support is just a phone call away through the ABA’s Breastfeeding Helpline at 1800 686 268, where trained volunteers are available to assist with any questions or concerns.

Additionally, the ABA’s

website offers a comprehensive range of resources, including live chat with a volunteer for immediate support, articles, guides, and more.

The association’s website can be found at www.breastfeeding. asn.au The Australian Breastfeeding Association, founded in 1964, remains a trusted, evidenceled, and judgment-free resource for mothers.

As a non-commercial, volunteer-driven organisation, the ABA prides itself on offering unbiased and expert advice to help mothers navigate the challenges of breastfeeding.

For those in need of continued support, Mrs Clark encourages local families to reach out to the ABA’s national services.

“The support may be shifting, but it’s still just as strong,” she said.

“I’m proud of the work we’ve done here, and I know the association’s support will continue to help families far and wide.”

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ARTS & CULTURE

Local artist’s passion for Snowies Berridale gallery inspired by love for mountains

By MELINDA CAIRNS HACK ENERGISING and uplifting; creative and inspiring.

Within seconds of meeting Lucy Rose, and upon entering the Lucy Rose Gallery in Berridale, these feelings will embrace you like a warm hug.

Lucy Rose is a gifted artist and a unique, positive person - and her gallery reflects this.

It’s small, and full of art works, but rather than feel cluttered, the space and ambience is quite magical, calming and welcoming.

“It’s funny because I have had less in here before and it’s looked more cluttered. But there’s so many things I’ve got you need to have an assortment of stuff - but now I think I have maximised everything,” Lucy said.

“How the shop is now, I really feel good about it when I look around, as it just flows.”

Lucy’s creativity is evident not only in her beautiful paintings but extends to her ability to create a gallery space infused with a mix of quirkiness, style and her obvious passion for the Snowy Mountains.

New Zealand-born, mountain and horse loving Lucy began painting 18 years ago.

She never in her wildest dreams thought she would be an artist or have a gallery.

“We had horses and lived near a beach in New Zealand.

We used to go hunting and eventing; it was a great life.

I was always drawn to the mountains...I ended up learning to snowboard. I think it was the mountain air and good people - down-to-earth farming people that I loved.”

Her deep affection for horses combined with the intrigue, romance and folklore of the Snowy Mountains bush, and a natural artistic ability, encouraged Lucy to move forward with a new and exciting life of painting.

“I never thought I would paint horses or be into all this kind of stuff that’s in the shop, but it all just happened. These mountains are amazing and riding them on

horseback and the bush life is such a beautiful life.

“The heritage and tradition of life in the mountains is actually getting lost - I never thought that would happen - not so many people are doing this anymore.”

Lucy’s art has developed over the years to include other subjects.

“I started with the horses, but now I am also into the skiers, cows and deer.”

The gallery is Lucy’s pride and joy. It was a real labour of love, something she started from scratch when she returned to the Snowy Mountains from NZ eight years ago, renovating and working on it until it became the perfect place to hang her magnificent art works.

“It is not a normal gallery as in I am often not here. So, if anyone is planning to make a special trip to the gallery I suggest they either phone or message me to check I will be here.

“I go to the print company in Sydney regularly to use a special scanner for the giclee prints, I paint at home, or I can be out of mobile phone range...I do all sorts of different things.

“This gallery has taken a lot of effort to open and get to this stage but it’s cool, I am so lucky people love it and it’s a beautiful thing,” Lucy said.

“I have met the most beautiful people and I love the reason behind the purchases - a lot of it is for romance - getting married, or a present for Christmas or a birthday. Happy occasions, which is why I haven’t met anyone not nice!

“I didn’t plan any of this. I’ve worked really hard, but it’s not work to me.”

Lucy paints with pallet knives and brushes.

“I’ve done more than 200 paintings with a knife, but the newer style I am doing with a brush. I am getting some good feedback about the brush paintings. I know people like my pallet knife paintings, so it’s a good feeling to hear that they like the new style I am doing.”

The giclee prints and canvases are very popular.

EXCEPTIONAL: Lucy Rose is a uniquely talented local artist who paints the traditions and folklore of the Snowy Mountains.

PHOTOS: Melinda Cairns Hack

“I have limited edition paper prints which use the giclee method and are the best in the world - they need to be behind glass - and then I do giclee on canvas.”

A giclee is a fine art print created by using a specialised high resolution inkjet printer.

Giclee prints stand apart with their extremely high level of quality, longevity and value compared to a standard print.

It is the closest duplication of an original artwork that is humanly, mechanically and technically possible.

It is very difficult to tell the difference between an original and a giclee without touching the canvas.

“I explain to people when they come in that I do embellishing with oil on top of the canvas as well; you can’t beat the original painting but it’s a bit more affordable than an original painting,” Lucy said.

“The paintings hung in the gallery are a mix of original oil paintings, ones with oil on the giclee and ones without.

The new style of my painting is water-based, so it’s a lot easier and doesn’t take so long. Oils

Lucy at work in her gallery at Berridale using pallet knives to paint one of her most recent pieces.

take about three-six months to properly cure.

“I don’t sketch; it all comes out of my head. When I first started I used to look at a picture, but now I get so involved in it once I start, and it comes to life while I am painting. It’s such a good feeling but I get really tired after a session.”

Lucy has discovered running a gallery and being an artist can be a “weird business”.

“I’ve done a lot of commissions...but you don’t know who is going to walk through the door. It can be quiet and then all of a sudden someone will walk in and say ‘I’ll buy that painting’, and the paintings sell from anything between $8,000 to $75-95,000.

“The smaller items are always popular, like the cards and

prints. It’s taken me a long time to work out how to do things and what to sell and stock in the gallery.”

Lucy believes tangible things like art are very healthy for the mind and soul.

“We’re not meant to be on computers and phones all the time. These devices affect us more than we know.”

The gallery offers a space where people can heighten their senses, which is limited these days with screens and devices.

“The rooms in the shop are like another world,” Lucy said.

“It will evolve over time; I do need a bigger space and I am sure one day I will have more space, but people say how much they love the shop.”

Lucy Rose Gallery is located at 60 Jindabyne Road, Berridale.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Proposed Coonerang Wind Farm community consultation lacking

IF you watched or attended last week’s Snowy Monaro Regional Council meeting there again was a lot to unpack. The meeting ran for six hours and was adjourned with 16 councillor notices of motion still to be discussed.

Councillors will return on Monday, 3 March at 10am to work their way through the remaining motions.

Of interest in last week’s marathon meeting, was discussion around the Monaro Rail Trail. Cr Narelle Davis put forward a motion, calling for council to progress with its investigations into the feasibility and future delivery of the project.

The motion was supported but not before plenty of debate. The first section of track slated for development is at the Bombala end of the rail trail.

A public forum speaker and a few councillors brought up issues of removing the rail line for the trail, particularly the section planned along the Bombala River.

Cr Bob Stewart - a long-time Bombala resident and former Bombala Shire Council mayor - supports the rail trail. He said council needs to move forward with delivering the project to deliver a much needed economic boost for Bombala.

Proponents of the Monaro Rail Trail have welcomed Council’s support, citing the project’s economic and tourism potential for the region.

The Jindabyne shared trail will progress following Council approving a development application to formalise 29kms of track around the Tyrolean village area of Lake Jindabyne.

A local trail enthusiast and volunteer, Paul Gardiner, spoke of the importance of the trail being complete.

He cited recent trail networks in Narooma, Eden and Mogo that have been finished in the time the Jindabyne shared trail has been in the pipleline.

Funding for the $11.8 million shared trail was announced back in February 2019.

Well done to the organisers of the Monaro Billy Cart Derby. This year’s event again captured the community spirit and family-friendly atmosphere it has become renowned for.

A record number of racers and a new top speed were the highlights of the event. The billy cart designs were top notch and drivers’ skills impressive.

...AND DON'T FORGET TO TUNE IN TONIGHT FOR THE MIDNIGHT TO DAWN SHOW HOSTED BY ‘CRAZY TOM’.

WE WRITE in response to the media release in last week’s The Monaro Post by Coonerang Wind Farm developer, Someva.

Someva boasts of being 100 per cent Australian owned, but, as with their other projects, they quickly sell them off to overseas owned companies; Engie (France) and Mainstream Energy (Norway and Japan).

They assert Coonerang Wind farm will power 62,000 homes.

None when the wind isn’t blowing, and certainly none on the Monaro.

Community consultation project developer, Tim Mead, claims, without evidence, that “we have seen growing momentum and community support for the Coonerang Wind Farm”.

There is in fact growing momentum and community support against the Coonerang Wind Farm, with the community increasingly engaging

in social media regarding the protection of landscapes, flora and fauna.

We have had growing support for protecting our landscape on our REAL Monaro facebook page with more than 1600 members and still growing.

Someva has not contacted near neighbours to the project since April 2024 when Ms Stening, “director of community and government engagement”, refused to speak with our small group of 10 nearest neighbours.

This is not community engagement and certainly not “partnering with the Snowy-Monaro community”, or “commitment to genuine community co-design”.

In addition, while in Cooma, Someva’s “community consultation experts” made no effort or attempt to visit, or make contact with, several near neighbours to the proposed

project. To date these most affected neighbours still have not been contacted.

Someva’s community engagement is merely a tick-the-box exercise.

There have been no promised newsletters and no community meetings held by Tim Mead or indeed anyone from Someva.

On the contrary, Someva has been invited to numerous meetings held by the community wanting to know more about the impact of the wind proposal, which they have refused to attend.

Posting information on their website, sending emails, and distributing media releases to the local newspaper does not constitute genuine community engagement.

Public view point montages As stated to Someva on several occasions, their public view point montages are inadequate, with several important

public view points missing, and in several instances the montages are incorrect.

Someva has used distorted 360 degree panoramas which are nothing close to a real view, and the 266-metre turbines that at less than one kilometre away are depicted to be barely visible.

For comparison, the Capital Wind Farm turbines at Lake George, at 124 metres (less than half the height of those proposed) are clearly visible at 10+km from the Federal Highway. Laughable, if it weren’t so serious.

A report by Energy Infrastructure Commissioner, Andrew Dyer, last year found 92 per cent of respondents were dissatisfied with the way project developers engaged the community.

This is our experience with Someva.

REAL Monaro committee

Call for urgent commitment to brain health IN 2025 an estimated 141,800 people are living with dementia in NSW and without a significant intervention, this is expected to increase to an estimated 252,800 by 2054.

That’s why Dementia Australia is leading a call for

a national conversation on dementia and brain health to raise community awareness of dementia, combined with more targeted and effective supports for people impacted by dementia. Taking this dual approach will ensure we are

working towards reducing the impact of all forms of dementia.

Dementia Australia is 24-hours a day, seven-days a week, 365-days a year.

If you or a loved one has a diagnosis of dementia, or mild cognitive impairment,

or you’re concerned about changes to your cognition or that of a loved one, contact the National Dementia Helpline on 1800 100 500.

Professor Tanya Buchanan, Dementia Australia CEO

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: 9.30am 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 Cooma Presbyterian Church: 9am Sunday 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 Alpine Uniting Church Jindabyne: 9.30am Sunday Columbkille Catholic Church, Jindabyne: Mass 5pm Saturdays Village Church Jindabyne: 5pm Sunday All Saints Anglican Church Berridale: 9.30am Sunday All Saints Numeralla: second Sunday of 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

HE’S BEEN RESEARCHING A BREAKTHROUGH METHOD TO CURE ALL THOSE LISTENERS WHO SUFFER FROM INSOMNIA...

...AND GUARANTEES A HUNDRED PERCENT SUCCESS RATE !

I THINK HE SHOULD CHANGE HIS NAME TO

‘UNEMPLOYED TOM’.

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Riposte

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Coonerang wind turbines - pigs and elephants IN ITS continuing push to build massive wind turbines on our doorstep, the Sydney developers Someva continue their efforts aimed at persuading the honest folk of the Monaro that it is a good idea (The Monaro Post 19 February).

Their latest effort to tick the “community consultation” box ; a press release claiming they have seen “growing momentum and community support for the Coonerang wind farm”. It is unclear where they have seen any such support, given all the Someva operatives reside in Sydney.

They go on to claim “genuine community co-design”. Again this is

hard to accept, given their community engagement “experts” refused to meet last year with 10 close neighbours of the project who showed up at Someva’s invitation to have discussions with them.

Nearly 12-months later, they are still waiting to meet with Someva.

This glowing fantasy of cosy “community consultation” glosses over the fact that Someva has obfuscated and delayed and made every possible effort to avoid showing our community what their giant towers would actually look like.

At no point have they produced realistic images of the Monaro landscape

with their massive 266m skyscrapers superimposed to show the huge impact they will have.

It is only the Real Monaro community group, who has produced honest depictions of what they would look like: double the height of the huge Boco Rock wind turbines.

Only one office tower in the Sydney CBD is taller.

Someva’s release of their latest “community update” has a whiff of desperation, considering the national taste for so-called renewable energy (nothing very renewable in a wind tower, obsolete after 20 years and blades buried) is clearly waning.

By LISA ASHURST Queensland has already stopped all further wind tower projects.

The promised drop in household energy costs has become an embarrassing failure with prices going up relentlessly. It is clear that the unreachable cost of transmission lines and the part-time nature of wind and solar mean other sources of power must be retained in the mix of the national energy grid.

Someva’s desperate announcement this week can be rightly described as putting lipstick on a pig, for a project that is more and more looking like a white elephant.

E. Litchfield

Life on the funny farm By Paul Dorin

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I DONATED about a dozen books to my local op shop last week, then put six or so into the little street library. People who know me well probably don’t believe a single word of this statement, but I did. I really did.

I have a lot of books.

I have been an avid reader since I first learned to read, and probably inherited that trait from my mother and maternal grandmother; big readers both.

Therefore I have a lot of books and am one of those who will hang onto a book if I really enjoyed it because I can pick it up again a few years down the track, read it again, and still enjoy it as much as I did the first time around.

I’ll often go back to a book I’ve read before if I have nothing in the “To Be Read” (TBR) pile. I have couple of TBRs but they diminish quickly and then I have to build them all over again.

So you get the picture. Lots of books and it’s rare that I ever do something like donate any because I hoard them like a miser hoards gold.

But I was looking at all the nice neat piles and, feeling particularly strong, decided to go through them before I changed my mind and then before I knew it, I had sorted out several that hadn’t really grabbed me and because I could no sooner toss a book into a bin (not even the recycling bin) than solve a simple maths problem (I am not a numbers person by any stretch) I had filled two supermarket bags with books I was happy to pass on.

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There, you see? I can actually part with a book.

Probably just as well, because I picked up four to bring home with me while I was at it and have already read two of them. It’s possible I may re-donate them because while they were not a bad read, I’m not entirely sure that I would read them again.

I don’t know where this sudden book-culling inner strength has come from though. It may possibly have derived from a lack of book shelves, but as that has never held me back in the past, I think it’s just that I am becoming more discerning with age.

Hence, if I love a book to bits, it stays.

If it fails to move me overly much, it goes.

I know, right? That’s why those who know me well must be wide-eyed with shock if they’re reading this.

Or they’ve fainted.

One or the other.

But this is the second time in the last 12 months that the book-culling thingy has come upon me out of the blue, so I’ve worked with it.

The first time around I parted with eight books.

I know that sounds minuscule but it took me a couple of weeks to actually take them up to the street library because I had to check them a few times to make sure I really wanted to. So the 18 or so books this time around was a biggie.

Yes, I know I brought four home with me, but that’s beside the point. Like I also said, I will probably return two of them to the street library.

Or maybe not.

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Easter fair fun at Adaminaby A MUST-visit event over Easter is the annual Adaminaby Easter Fair.

Organisers say this year’s fair promises to be one of the biggest with more activities, stalls and the famous wacky quacky duck race.

Staged in the historic town of Adaminaby, only half an hour from Cooma, the fair runs from 9am to 2.30pm on Saturday, 19 April.

The Adaminaby Easter Fair recently received a Snowy Monaro Regional Council Australia Day award, recognising its economic and social contribution to the local community over five decades.

The fair attracts about 2,500 visitors, eager to snap up produce and products from the dozens of market stalls and enjoy the competitions and events staged throughout the day.

The headline event is the wacky quacky duck race, with $1,500 prize money on offer. Simply purchase a plastic duck for $3 and watch as they ‘swim’ down the stormwater drain to the finish line at the Snowy Scheme Museum.

Other popular events include the dog high jump, the tug-o-war and the plastic

POPULAR: The Adaminaby Easter Fair attracts thousands each year. It has become of the region’s most well attended events.

PHOTO: Nathan Thompson

trout tossing. The children always enjoy the Easter bonnet parade, watermelon eating and cupcake decorating competitions, while little ones have their own, free kids’ zone with play equipment, colouring activities and books.

This year, the Adaminaby Easter Fair will introduce a new chill-out zone to provide seating in the main

grassed square, so visitors can relax with a coffee or snack.

Organisers are encouraging locals and visitors to come along to the Easter fair and learn more about community group projects and to visit the fantastic Snowy Scheme Museum.

Further information can be found on the Adaminaby Easter Fair Facebook page.

Christian school excited for year ahead SPONSORED CONTENT STAFF at Snowy Mountains Christian School (SMCS) had a restful and enjoyable school break and are excited for the new school year ahead.

Over this time, the staff members have been reflecting on the model of learning within the school. The staff had the goal to refresh, re-imagine, and re-invent the way they prioritise learning and nurturing students, all while grounding their approach in sound research and best practices.

The school’s focus verse from the Bible this year is from Psalm 139:14: “I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.

Wonderful are your works, Oh Lord; my soul knows it very well”.

“Just like each fingerprint is unique, we are reminded of our individual value and purpose in God’s eyes and we hope 2025 sees each person understanding this more and more throughout the year,” SMCS principal, Ella Meyer, said.

SMCS welcomed two new staff members to the team, Samuel Ewing and Matthew Charlesworth.

Mr Ewing is teaching music and other secondary classes and has moved from Newcastle after finishing his Masters degree.

What Mr Ewing likes most about teaching is ‘watching the students progress in knowledge and passion’.

Mr Charlesworth has been welcomed to the team as

chaplain and a primary teacher.

Mr Charlesworth loves the ‘aha moment’, when the student gains understanding of a new concept and there is an air of both excitement and relief as they finally ‘get it’.

“Both Mr Ewing and Mr Charlesworth’s contribution will certainly benefit our staff, students and the school community,” Mrs Meyer said.

The staff returned to school a week before the students and have been actively engaging in professional development. This included essential training such as first aid, specific medical and child-safe training, ensuring they are well prepared to support and care for all students.

“While the students were away, we have been busy working on several projects around the school to improve the facilities,” Mrs Meyer said.

“You may have already noticed our new fence along Mittagang Road. This is the first stage of our ongoing fence renewal project.

“In addition, we have re-vamped the technology classroom and primary common room to enhance the learning environment.”

Mrs Meyer said the school community looks forward to a fantastic year ahead and hope the upgrades improve learning environment.

Enrolment and scholarships are still available for 2025. Visit the SMCS website - smcs.nsw.edu.au or call 6452 4333.

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Berridale embraces tradition of Scottish Highland dancing

By TRISTA HEATH FIONA Borcherds has been involved with Scottish Highland Dancing for most of her life and is passionate about teaching the traditional dance to others, which is why she is bringing Scottish Highland dancing to Berridale on Tuesday afternoons.

Fiona has always wanted to set up a studio in the Snowy Mountains, but the opportunity never felt quite right.

With positive feedback from the community and TRADITIONAL: Fiona Borcherds dancing at with more time on her the World Championships in Scotland in 1997.

Fiona Borcherds and dancing friends in hands, Fiona is ready to PHOTOS: Fiona Borcherds Scotland in 1997. pass on her passion.

Commencing lessons at throughout Australia and pleasure, challenge and with contemporary the age of four in Grafton internationally. fulfillment during my life choreography. and Maclean NSW, a rural She has been privi- and investing back into the Expert tuition with area steeped in Scottish leged to judge the World ground roots of this com- ALBA Highland Dancers tradition, Fiona danced Championships at Cowal munity is important to me.” ensures a supportive and competitively for 21 years. Highland Gathering In 2005, Fiona estab- exciting learning experiBeing awarded a scholar- in Scotland on three lished her own dance studio ence to master technique ship to dance in Scotland occasions. in Sydney, ALBA Highland while developing rhythm, in 1997 was a life changing “As a teacher and Dancers, for competitive grace and strength through experience, that led to an examiner with the Scottish dancers and those who just setting and achieving even greater passion for Dancing Association of love to dance for pleasure goals.

Scottish dance and culture. Australia, I particularly and now looks forward Fiona said enrolments Fiona said since attain- enjoy working in rural to teaching children in are currently being ing her credentials as a communities like the one Berridale. accepted for boys and girls Royal Scottish Official where I grew up,” Fiona Scottish Highland from preschool age to the Board of Highland said.

Dancing is a technical form end of primary school, dancing judge, she “Highland dancing has of dance, that follows tradi- with a special Tartan Tots has judged extensively provided me with so much tion but has also evolved lesson catering specifically

ALBA Highland Dancers performing in Sydney.

to children at preschool or in kindergarten.

“These sessions include gentle play-based exercises and floor time to nurture coordination, confidence, and a love for music,” Fiona said.

“Scottish Highland Dancing has many benefits to young children. It uses both sides of the body to build strength for balance, posture and controlled movement.

“It also helps to connect the left and right sides of the brain, to understand space

and movement, refine coordination for everyday tasks, and develop skills for problem-solving.”

Fiona said she has also been in touch with the Cooma Multicultural Centre and is organizing Scottish Highland dancers from Canberra to attend the Cooma Multicultural Day coming up in March.

For more information and how to book into classes visit ALBA Highland Dancers Facebook page or contact Fiona on 0432 787 877.

Council updates Roadworks at Cooma Landfill

Long-term CEO recruitment opens

Come and see us at the shows

Cooma Landfill patrons can expect minor delays this week, with roads at the facility undergoing essential resealing and maintenance until Monday 3 March 2025, weather permitting.

Applications are now open in the search for Council’s next long-term chief executive officer (CEO), ahead of interim CEO Stephen Dunshea’s contract ending in June 2025.

Autumn’s almost upon us and here in the Snowy Monaro that means show season is back again for another year.

Roadworks traffic control measures and temporary changes to traffic flow at the site will be in place while work is underway. Patrons are advised to follow all roadworks signs, speed limits and the direction of site staff and traffic controllers.

Mr Dunshea joined Council on a six-month contract in November 2024, following the resignation of the former chief executive.

Temporary closures of Cooma Landfill may be required on occasion as part of this work. Council is working to minimise any possible disruption, but patrons are advised to call ahead before visiting the site during this time.

Please take extra care when outside your vehicle, as additional machinery and heavy vehicles will be operating on-site.

Council apologises for any inconvenience and appreciates the community’s understanding during this essential work.

Councillors voted to appoint specialist recruitment firm McArthur to head up the search for the organisation’s new leader at their December 2024 meeting, with recruitment for the vacancy opening for applications on Tuesday 18 February 2025.

McArthur will undertake a thorough assessment of the prospective applicants following the close of applications on Wednesday 5 March 2025.

A report will be tabled for consideration at an upcoming Council meeting, where councillors will decide which of the candidates is best-placed to lead the organisation for the long term.

Council will be setup bright and early at every show across the region this year, with our expert staff on-hand to chat about how you can have your say on important consultations, our projects, and anything else to do with our work.

Country shows are a real highlight of the year for our region, and are a chance for rural communities to come together to reconnect and celebrate what makes life in the bush so special.

Country show dates for 2025 • • • •

Saturday 1 March 2025 116th Delegate Show Sunday 2 March 2025 81st Dalgety Show Saturday 8 March 2025 Cooma Show, celebrating 150 years Saturday 15 March 2025 150th Bombala Show

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Wenona students lend a helping hand Welcome initiative assists community members

By TRISTA HEATH YEAR 10 students from Wenona School in North Sydney, travelled to Jindabyne for a five-day camp, in conjunction with Action Learning Initiatives (ALI) Jindabyne, as part of the school’s service-learning initiative.

A group of students attended properties in Jindabyne on Wednesday 19 February undertaking community service activities including gardening, housework and other household duties.

Design and technology teacher, Mr Stewart, said the school send the girls out to do community service to allow them the opportunity to integrate their learning with the local community.

Participants travel to communities across the nation as well as world-wide.

“We have learnt from past programs that there is never a shortage of community members in need and the students are eager to jump in and lend a helping hand,” Mr Stewart said.

Mr Stewart said over the five-day program the group of about 170 students helped 10 different community members in providing services around their homes.

Reverend Wendy McHugh was one of the recipients of the community services and said a single person household it is difficult to keep on top of the day-to-day basics and upkeep of a larger home and the help she received from the students has been fantastic.

“I think this program is really great, and from my experience being with these students they’ve really come out of their shells and have been showing great team-working skills,” Reverend McHugh said.

“This is a great program giving

VOLUNTEERING: Wenona students with group leader, Kalila Purtle, lend a helping hand to Reverend Wendy McHugh.

PHOTOS: Trista Heath

Wenona student helps with yard work during visit to Jindabyne.

young people the opportunity to learn greater social skills and being able to relate to different generations and backgrounds as well as giving back to those in need; it is a really fantastic thing to see from our younger generation.”

Student, Lily ThompsonWebster, was hard at working trimming the bushes in the backyard and said the experience so far has been a rewarding one.

“Knowing that we are here helping someone that needs it has made the hard work easier to do. Community service has always been fun for me and while I don’t especially enjoy doing these tasks around my own home, doing it for someone else feels good,” Ms ThompsonWebster said.

“Community service is a big part of our school at Wenona and being able to give back to the community is just so special to us, we strive to do it every day.”

Students, Matilda King and Zoe Archer, agree that helping community members with small tasks is a wholesome feeling and knowing it helps someone in need keeps them lending a hand.

wide range of activities to build on and strengthen their connections within their school group, we help them to explore new places and take in the scenery of Jindabyne,” Ms Purtle said.

“We have received positive feedback from the community so far on the students’ community service, it goes to show the importance for young people to meet members of the community and help those who might be in more need than them.

“It allows them to get a good feeling for helping, teaches them Wenona student helps mow yard. some valuable skills for connecting with the community.

“These skills include teamwork, engagement and social skills and the people that they help out are always super grateful because it’s often doing tasks they might not be able to do themselves.”

The students returned to Sydney last Friday with full hearts, knowing they helped community members in need.

Ms Thompson-Webster said she has never been to Jindabyne before and it is a wonderful place, she hopes to be able to visit the town again soon and re-connect Wenona student helps weed garden. with the community.

Berridale students praised for swim efforts

“We’re just helping out with little tasks that are hard to do on the everyday basis and while doing our tasks we get to work as a team and it has been a fun experience,” Ms King said.

“We are very privileged to be able to go on a school camp, especially in Jindabyne, it is such a beautiful place, so to be able to give back to the community while we are here is a lovely thing to do to say thank you for having us.”

Ms Archer said the group will take a break from community service on Thursday to partake in river sledding along the Thredbo River, which they are all very excited about and will camp the night on Island Bend.

Outdoor guide for ALI, Kalila Purtle, is the team leader of the group has been showing the students around Jindabyne and all the great things the area has to offer.

Ms Purtle said outside the community service, the group had the opportunity to explore the many offerings including hiking in the Kosciuszko National Park, riding the local mountain bike tracks among others.

“At ALI we try offer groups a

Berridale Public School welcomes new relieving principal for term 1

By TRISTA HEATH

By TRISTA HEATH

BERRIDALE Public School students Evelyn Wall, year 4, and Isla Woodhouse, year 2, represented the school at the District Swimming Carnival in Cooma on Wednesday, 19 February.

Both students excelled in their chosen disciplines and will now go on to represent the school and the Snowy Mountains District PSSA at the South Coast Region Carnival on 10 March.

Evelyn will be competing in butterfly and breaststroke categories and said she is excited to attend and represent her school.

“I am sure it will be hard, and I don’t quite know what to expect, but I will do my very best,” Evelyn said.

Isla said she was getting tired and a bit wobbly during her swims last Wednesday but managed to finish the day with great results.

BERRIDALE Public School welcomes new relieving principal, Janene Petersen, to the 2025 school year as she replaces principal, Kimberley Whitehead.

Currently contracted until the end of the term, Ms Petersen is no stranger to regional and rural schooling districts as her position is as principal at Garah Public School in North-West NSW, between Moree and Mungindi, and she is thoroughly enjoying the cooler weather.

“I participated in the rural experience program in 2020, which is a department initative which gives teachers the chance to work in a rural and remote area, and I ended up at Delegate Public School,” Ms Petersen said.

“I fell in love with the Snowy Mountains from that experience and have been looking for an opportunity to return to the area ever since.”

Ms Petersen said if the position is offered for her to stay on as

CARNIVAL: Berridale Public School students, Evelyn Wall and Isla Woodhouse.

PHOTO: Trista Heath

“I did get nervous during my race and wanted to give up, but I kept on swimming my hardest and am now excited to go to the South Coast for Regionals,” Isla said.

On Thursday, 20 February, relieving principal, Janene Petersen, called Evelyn and Isla to the front of assembly and praised the girls on their tremendous effort and they recieved a round of applause from students and staff.

WELCOME: Berridale Public School relieving principal, Janene Petersen, and the Kindergarten Class of 2025 with teacher Toni Paine.

PHOTO: Trista Heath

the permanent principal for Berridale Public School, she would absolutely accept the role.

“Berridale Public School is a beautiful school,” Ms Petersen said.

“It has been an easy transition for me moving to the area, in terms of knowing people within the educational network already,

but every school has its own complexities and learning how each school works differently to others is always a challenge, one that I am ready to take on.”

Staff, students and parents have welcomed Ms Petersen to the school and look forward to working closely throughout the term.

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Enjoyable Bombala markets day

By MELINDA CAIRNS HACK BEAUTIFUL sunshine greeted Bombala and District Chamber of Commerce’s Markets Day stallholders and patrons on Saturday.

From poultry to toys, pottery to poffertjes, gourmet products to jams and more, there were many stalls to visit and food and drink options available.

The Bombala markets are held twice a year, along the banks of the Bombala River, and attract stall-holders from Canberra and the coast, as well as locally.

Posters on the chamber of commerce’s Facebook page have commented on the friendly and helpful organisers, how well the day was run, and thanked the chamber members for their assistance on the day.

The chamber has thanked stall-holders for their continued support.

The next markets will be on Saturday, 22 November.

Bombala’s Indi 90 store set up a stall at the markets. Pictured (from left) are Carol Rose (Rose and Worn), Charmaine Ferry and Kiera Parkes.

FABULOUS: The Bombala Lions Club sold food and drinks on Saturday. Pictured are (from left) Lions members Mal Thompson, Clare Trevanion, Wendy Crouch, Elaine Williamson, Eileen Hampshire and Charlie Thompson.

PHOTOS: Melinda Cairns Hack

There was a wide variety of stalls at Saturday’s Bombala and District’s Chamber of Commerce markets day, including Lee Gleisner Pottery selling hand-crafted pottery made in Berridale.

Richard Hale of R H Metal Concepts, Canberra, attended the markets.

Fatal crash in Bonang A MOTORCYCLIST has died after crashing into a tree at Bonang, near the NSW and Victorian border, on Friday.

Victorian Police are investigation the fatal crash.

Police said a motorcycle left the roadway and crashed into a tree on Bonang and Pretty Gully roads about 10.30am.

The rider, who is yet to formally identified, died at the scene.

Anyone who witnessed the crash or with dashcam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www. crimestoppersvic.com.au.

Products from Little Whiskers Distillery, Bemboka.

A R T B ING E L E C 150 Years of the Cooma Show

Kerry Clarke a volunteer at Bombala Youth Booth was on-hand to provide information.

Renee Coburn’s stall, Mumma Stitches, was bright and cheerful.

Entertainment check list Cattle, sheep, horses, chooks Wool, craft, cooking, produce

Merimbula Sweet and Sour Lolly Shop was popular with market-goers.

Woodchop, demonstrations

SATURDAY 8TH MARCH 2025 COOMA SHOWGROUND

Market and food stalls Freestyle FMX, side shows, fireworks

Gates open 8am More information at www.coomashow.com.au

The markets at Bombala were held under bright blue skies, along the banks of the Bombala River.

As part of our celebrations there will be old fashioned games, deck chair cinema and food stalls on Friday night from 5:30pm with free entry.

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Call for urgent overhaul of biodiversity act Monaro landholders believe they are the buffer to prevent spreading of ALG

By MELINDA CAIRNS HACK MONARO landholders have written again to federal and state local members asking for an urgent overhaul of the biodiversity and the biosecurity acts in the region, under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act. The EPBC Act and regulations are Australia’s main national environmental legislation.

Spokesperson, Anthony Waldren of Kybeyan, on behalf of these landholders said the contradictory acts are hampering landholders from spraying out African Lovegrass (ALG) and planting vigorous species to attempt to provide a buffer to protect what is left of the unique temperate grasslands and native animals on the Monaro.

“Although we have had meetings with Member for Monaro, Steve Whan, and the NSW minister for Agriculture, Tara Moriarty, in conjunction with Local Land Services on these issues, to date there has been no engagement or reply from Member for Eden-Monaro, Kristy McBain, or Senator David Pocock,” he said.

“This is despite numerous emails over the last 12 months reporting on the combined landholder, Landcare, Indigenous community and all local government agencies co-operation and hard work in creating ALG awareness on the Monaro, and the desperate need for correcting the conflicts between the state and federal Biosecurity and Biodiversity acts.”

The letter states farmers, at their own expense, are the main chance to provide a buffer from ALG spreading infestation towards local communities and national parks.

“To comply with the EPBC ACT, there needs to be a federal and state all-of-government-approach

to deal with this problem immediately. Otherwise, our communities will be overrun by mega-fires, created by ALG. “Also, these mega-fires will again destroy mass populations of our native animals and the habitat in which they live, which will be re-occurring at shorter intervals within the decade.

“The major cause of this will be due to the exponential spread of high Infestation of ALG, which covered 3000HA on the Monaro in 1986, and today covers 150,000HA on the Monaro.”

Mr Waldren added unlike previous years, there is now no suppression of ALG on the highways or on government land tenure, and this inaction is in contradiction of the EPBC Act. “I ask the three of you to make contact with Snowy Monaro Regional Councillor and landholder, Narelle Davis, and Countegany property owner, Craig Mitchell, to line up a meeting with you all and a cross-section of the community here who have been working together on this issue.”

Member for Monaro, Steve Whan, in response to Mr Waldren’s correspondence, said the issue is largely a state one.

“As Mr Waldren notes, we have been in quite regular contact and have organised meetings with the Minister for Agriculture as well as myself.

“I have also been engaged with the Rural Fire Service over the issues of roadside fire hazard caused by ALG and with Local Land Services, which has the primary role in this in our local area.

“Unfortunately, it is a difficult challenge, but we are working on this problem.

“I do know Kristy McBain is aware of the problem this weed poses, but to be fair it is primarily a state responsibility,” Mr Whan said.

WEEDS: Conflicting legislation is preventing landholders to fully address the threat of African lovegrass.

PHOTO: Snowy Monaro Regional Council

Rate cuts a relief to pressures farmers are facing FARMERS have welcomed new interest rate cuts as the cost of feeding and clothing the world continues to soar.

NSW Farmers president, Xavier Martin, said city borrowers weren’t the only ones celebrating the first signs of relief

from the cost-of-living crunch following the Reserve Bank’s decision on Tuesday.

“The sky-high costs of key farm inputs like fuel and fertiliser are still increasing, and many farmers carry significant debts so they can

continue to grow the food and fibre for the planet,” Mr Martin said.

“It’s our hope this decision will offer some small relief to the huge pressures many farm businesses are facing, so they can continue to get on with the critical job of

ensuring food security for not just Australia, but the world.

“We all need a farmer three times a day, every day, and we simply cannot let inflationary settings push any more farmers out of the game.”

Further interest rate

cuts would be necessary to relieve the pressure on the agricultural sector, Mr Martin said, with all banks urged to pass the benefits of any rate cuts on to farm businesses as soon as possible.

“Aussie farmers must see relief from these rate

cuts across their debts, so they can keep on farming for decades to come,” Mr Martin said.

“Young farmers also need to be given a chance to get their foot in the door, so they can build the farms of the future.”

Strong demand for heifers and steers from lot feeders

By EMILY TAN, MLA MARKET INFORMATION ANALYST Friday, 21 February Key points: THERE is strong demand for heifers and steers from lot feeders despite mixed quality.

The re-stocker price differential between steers and heifers reached 82¢.

Heavy and lightweight lambs outperformed the market this week.

Cattle market The cattle market has been positive, with cattle yardings lifting by 2,251 to 65,290 head. This uplift in prices was likely driven by the lack of well-finished cattle that meet buyer specifications.

The feeder steer indicator lifted by 12¢ to 364¢/ kg live weight (lwt), with significant price lifts in SA (29¢) and Victoria (29¢). Although quality was mixed in SA, there

was strong feeder and re-stocker interest. NSW also experienced a 10¢ lift despite more secondaryquality cattle, leading to competitive bidding on well-finished animals.

An 80¢ differential between the re-stocker steer and heifer indicators have led to more lot feeders looking to purchase heifers.

At Tamworth, market reports indicate a strong demand for heavyweight

re-stockers as opposed to lighter animals.

Sheep market The sheep market has also been positive, with the heavy and lightweight lambs supporting the market. This week, combined sheep and lamb yardings eased by 60,538 to 259,159 head, with both sheep (26,692 head) and lamb yardings (33,846 head) decreasing.

The heavy lamb indicator lifted by 34¢ to 814¢/

kg carcase weight (cwt), and prices lifted across most states. The largest increase was recorded in NSW, lifting by 45¢ with the trend of lambs over 30kg attracting premiums.

At Wagga, processorbound lambs over 30kg sold for $300/head and lambs at Tamworth sold for $278/head. Market reports have indicated the market was split, with heavyweights and lightweights performing

strongly but fewer lambs meeting trade specifications. Thus, the light lamb indicator lifted by 48¢ to 711¢/kg cwt.

2025 cattle and sheep projections Cattle and sheep industry projection webinars will be held on 11 and 12 March.

Register now to hear forecasts for herd/flock numbers, slaughter, production and carcase weights.

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Snow Gum Declaration urges action TACKLING small fires before they become uncontrollable bushfires, excluding fire from recovering forests, and sabotaging beetle mating rituals – these are just some of the strategies proposed to save Australia’s iconic snow gum, according to The Snow Gum Summit organiser, Friends of the Earth (Melbourne).

Snow gum woodlands are the iconic vegetation community of mountain environments in South Eastern Australia and are facing the prospect of ecological collapse, due to more frequent and intense bushfires which are driven by climate change and the changing behaviour of native wood-boring beetles.

Long-unburnt snow gum forests are important for ecosystem services, have socio-cultural benefits, and conservation values, but they are now exceedingly rare, comprising less than 1 per cent of snow gum forests in the Victorian Alps. The Snow Gum Declaration 2025 urges governments to immediately fund solutions to combat this dual threat to snow gum survival.

By MEAT AND LIVESTOCK AUSTRALIA

ACTION URGED: Attendees at the Friends of the Earth Melbourne Snow Gum Summit 2025.

PHOTO: Matt Tomkins

The statement was crafted by a gathering of leading academics, land managers, First Peoples, outdoor groups and concerned citizens at The Snow Gum Summit, a conference that took place in Dinner Plain in north eastern Victoria on 14-16 February.

Emerging solutions were identified during the event, such as fire response procedures that could protect snow gum woodlands and build their resilience to future bushfires by excluding fire as these systems recover.

ANU Fenner School of Environment and Society’s, Dr Matthew

Brookhouse’s, work using the pheromones to confuse mating longicorn beetles was also identified as one promising avenue to address the currently uncontrolled spread of snow gum die-back.

The conference hosted more than 90 people and recognised snow gums as an iconic feature of the Australian Alps.

“Mountain environments are integral cultural landscapes to First Peoples and are significant in the hearts and minds of many Australians,” organiser of the Snow Gum Summit, Cam Walker, said.

“Australia’s alpine

Strong run for heavy export lambs Light lambs to the processor made between $122 and $146/head.

Re-stockers rallied paying up to $156/head for lambs back to the paddock operating in a dearer trend.

Strong competition across the mutton run resulted in heavy types making between 440c and 520c/kg cwt and light from 350c to 400c/ kg cwt.

Extra heavy Merino ewes jumped $18 selling between $155 and $176/ head and crossbreds selling up to $173/head.

Trade sheep made between $75 and $115/ head.

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Pictured is Queen Cogan riding at Cooma Show in 1926.

That was the year the ring was enlarged to 440 yards circumference, new cattle yards were built and there was an increase in the number of new cars displayed for sale.

FRIDAY 7 TO SATURDAY 8 MARCH

COOMA

Photo courtesy of Jan Carpenter

Source: AWEX

lightweight feeder steers selling between 334-408c/ kg.

Medium-weight steers also fared well, fetching prices from 318-393c/ kg. In a noticeable trend, feeder heifers of specific breeds attracted considerable interest from feedlot buyers, leading to a price surge of 20c, with sales ranging between 290-354c/ kg.

Additionally, lightweight steers returning to the paddock saw prices ranging from 330-414c/kg, with most stock purchased by northern re-stockers.

On the export front, heavy steers and bullocks were in short supply, which has driven prices upward.

Heavy steers destined for processors were sold at prices between 330-372c/ kg, while bullocks achieved higher returns, selling from 355-392c/kg.

The cow run last week presented a mixed quality offering, with heavier cows seeing a 12c increase, selling between 290-316c/ kg.

Leaner cows weighing under 520kg also saw price gains, with prices rising by 28c, resulting in sales from 270-310c/kg.

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regions are globally unique and also support local economies and play a huge role in water security. This water from the Alps is valuable, even more so in droughts.

“If we fail to restore snow gum woodlands to health, the important legacy of alpine landscapes to Australia’s identity could be lost forever,” Mr Walker said.

The Snow Gum Declaration calls for immediate, robust government funding to save snow gum woodlands from ecological collapse.

It outlines tangible next steps from scientists and knowledge holders who are committed to implementing recovery measures.

NUMBERS declined moderately at Wagga Wagga saleyards, reflecting a shift in supply.

The quality of cattle was predominantly secondary, particularly those weighing under 500kg.

However, the market showed strength coming from north and Riverina feedlots.

The market saw a notable increase in feedlot and backgrounding orders, which played a role in influencing price results.

Heightened competition among buyers contributed to price increases across various secondary classes.

The limited availability of cattle in the 400-500kg range suitable for trade buyers resulted in prices ranging from 305-350c/kg.

The scarcity of well finished yearlings created opportunities for lot feeders, particularly for secondary cattle over 330kg. Prices rose as the sale progressed particularly for well-bred secondary types, which resulted in prices jumping 20c to 30c/kg.

Feeder steers sold to strong demand, with

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QUALITY overall was very good with additional weight on offer at last week’s Wagga Wagga sheep sale.

An excellent run of heavy export lambs pulled buyers to the rail with prices jumping up to $300/head.

All weights and grades were on offer with a full buying field in attendance joined by additional restocker competition.

The market was firm to $10 dearer on the lambs and up to $20 across the mutton run. Shorn trade lambs were well

presented in places with gains up to $10.

Light and medium trade lambs sold between $145 and $178/head.

Heavy trade from 23 to 26kg made between $174 and $228/head to average 830c/kg cwt.

Heavy lambs to the export processor were $8 dearer selling between $230 and $261 averaging 880c/kg.

Bidding ignited on the extra heavy types with lambs making between $254 and $300/head. New season lambs were mixed in quality with heavy trade weights averaging 810c/kg cwt, selling between $187 and $215/head.

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Feeder steers sell to 408c/kg

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6.00 News. 9.00 News. 12.00 News. 12.30 Press Club. 1.35 ABC News Day. 3.00 News. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 ABC News. 6.00 ABC News Hour. 7.00 National News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 News Tonight. 8.45 The Business. 9.00 The World. 10.00 Nightly News. 10.30 Planet America. 11.00 News. 11.30 7.30. 12.00 News. 12.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. 12.00 Days Of Our Lives.

2.00 Shakespeare And Hathaway. 3.00 Explore TV. 3.30 MOVIE: The Passionate Stranger. (1957) 5.30 Our Yorkshire Farm.

Final. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 To The Manor Born. 8.40 Midsomer Murders. 10.40 The Closer. 11.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.20 Cryptoland. 3.20 The Weekly Football Wrap. 3.50 WorldWatch.

5.45 The Fast History Of. 6.10 Underground Worlds. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 MOVIE: Risky Business. (1983) 10.20 Shoresy. Return. 1.20 Letterkenny.

2.40 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

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6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 News.

12.30 Press Club. 1.35 Media Watch.

2.00 Miniseries: In Our Blood. 3.00 Nigella Bites. 3.25 Grand Designs. 4.15 Long Lost Family. 5.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Hard Quiz. 8.30 Optics. 9.00 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee (NZ) 9.45 Planet America.

10.20 Spicks And Specks. 10.50 ABC Late News. 11.05 Late Programs.

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12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon.

1.00 MOVIE: Curious Caterer: Forbidden Fruit. (2024) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 7News Local. 6.30 7News @ 6:30. 7.00 Home And Away. 8.30 MOVIE: Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again. (2018) Lily James, Amanda Seyfried, Meryl Streep. 10.50 To Be Advised. 12.30 Damnation. 1.30 Travel Oz. 2.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 Married At First Sight. 1.30 Getaway. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 WIN News.

6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Travel Guides. 9.00 MOVIE: The Hangover.

(2009) Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach a i ana i . 11.00 9News Late. 11.30 First On Scene. 11.55 Tipping Point. 12.45 Pointless. 1.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Farm To Fork. 12.30 Family Feud. 1.00 10 News First: Lunchtime. 2.00 Wheel Of Fortune.

2.30 Lingo. 3.30 10 News First: Afternoon.

4.00 Neighbours. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Gogglebox Australia. 8.30 The Graham Norton Show. 9.40 Law & Order: SVU. 10.40 10’s Late News. 11.05 The Project.

12.05 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 The Abyss: The Rise And Fall Of The Nazis. 3.00 Shepherdess. 3.35 The Cook Up. 4.05 Ancient Superstructures. 5.05 Jeopardy!

5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Finding Your Roots. 8.30 Scotland’s Poshest Train: Alan Cumming.

9.30 Boiling Point. New. 10.35 SBS World News Late. 11.05 Golden Boy. 11.55 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Surf Patrol. 9.30 NBC Today. 12.00 Better Homes.

1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 Auction Squad.

3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Surf Patrol. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country.

6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown. 8.30 Murdoch Mysteries. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 American Pickers. 12.00 Pawn Stars. 1.00 Highway Patrol. 2.00 The Force: BTL. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Jade Fever. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Resto. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Pawn Stars Do America. 8.30 MOVIE: Bad Boys For Life. (2020) 11.05 MOVIE: S.W.A.T. (2003) 1.35 Late Programs.

6.00 Flushed. 7.00 It’s Academic.

8.30 Get Arty. 9.00 Shopping.

10.30 House Rules. 12.00 Angel. 3.00 Jabba’s Movies. 3.30 Black-ish. 4.00 Glee.

5.00 Bondi Vet. 7.00 Judge Judy. 7.30 Kitchen Nightmares. 8.30 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA. 9.30 Ramsay’s 24 Hours To Hell And Back. 10.30 First Dates UK. 12.40 Kitchen Nightmares. 1.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Shopping. 8.00 Everyday Gourmet. 8.30 Jake And The Fatman. 9.30 Diagnosis Murder.

11.30 JAG. 1.30 My Life Is Murder. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder.

5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 9.25 Blue Bloods.

10.20 FBI. 11.20 Jake And The Fatman.

12.15 Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder.

4.05 JAG.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.00 The Neighborhood.

1.30 King Of Queens. 2.00 Becker. 2.30 Frasier. 3.30 The Neighborhood. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 King Of Queens. 5.00 Becker.

5.30 Frasier. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends.

8.00 Big Bang. 9.30 Frasier. 10.30 The Neighborhood. 11.00 Becker. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.40 Doctor Who. 3.25 A Bite To Eat. 4.00 QI. 4.30 MythBusters. 5.20 Love Your Garden.

6.10 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces: Snow Special. 7.00 My Family. 7.30 QI. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Hard Quiz. 9.00 Gruen. 9.40 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL. 10.10 Planet America. 10.45 ER. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 3.00 Play School. 3.40 Mecha Builders. 4.25 Nella The Princess Knight.

5.20 Kangaroo Beach. 6.05 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.00 The Deep.

7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures.

7.50 Little Lunch. 8.05 Operation Ouch!

8.40 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.20 Chopped Jnr. 10.05 Merlin. 10.50 Late Programs.

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 12.00 News. 1.00 ABC News Day. 3.00 News. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 ABC News. 6.00 ABC News Hour. 7.00 National News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 News Tonight. 8.45 The Business. 9.00 The World. 10.00 Nightly News. 10.30 Aust Story. 11.00 News. 11.30 7.30. 12.00 News. 12.30 Kitchen Cabinet.

Final. 1.00 News. 1.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 7.30 Skippy. 8.00 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. 12.00 Days Of Our Lives. 1.50 To The Manor Born.

3.00 Explore TV. 3.30 MOVIE: The Pure Hell Of St Trinian’s. (1960) 5.30 Filthy Garden SOS. New. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Keeping Up Appearances. 8.40 Poirot. 10.40 Dalgliesh. 11.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.20 Cowboy Kings Of Crypto. 2.50 Insight. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.45 The Fast History Of. 6.10 Underground Worlds. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Triumph: Jesse Owens & The Berlin Games. 10.10 Homicide. 12.55 Inside The Christchurch Mosque Attack. 1.50 Late Programs.

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6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 News. 1.00 The Newsreader. 2.00 Miniseries: In Our Blood. Final. 3.00 Nigella Bites. 3.25 Grand Designs. 4.15 Long Lost Family. 5.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow.

6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30.

8.00 Back Roads. 8.30 Sue Perkins’ Big Adventure: Paris To Istanbul. 9.20 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. Return.

10.05 The Role Of A Lifetime. 10.55 ABC Late News. 11.10 Late Programs.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show.

12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon.

1.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 2.00 The Hunting Party. 3.00 The Chase.

4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 7News Local. 6.30 7News @ 6:30. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens.

8.30 MOVIE: Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody. (2022) Naomi Ackie, Stanley Tucci, Ashton Sanders.

11.30 GetOn Extra. 12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: Our Take On Love. (2022) 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 WIN News.

6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 David Attenborough’s Mammals. 8.40 MOVIE: Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard. (2021) Ryan Reynolds, Salma Hayek, Samuel L. Jackson. 11.00 MOVIE: Lions For Lambs.

(2007) 12.45 Pointless. 1.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.30 Judge Judy. 12.00 Farm To Fork. 12.30 Family Feud. 1.00 10 News First: Lunchtime. 2.00 Wheel Of Fortune. 2.30 Lingo. 3.30 10 News First: Afternoon. 4.00 Family Feud.

4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Wheel Of Fortune UK. 8.30 The Graham Norton Show. 10.50 10’s Late News. 11.15 The Project. 12.10 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.05 Edward VIII: Britain’s Traitor King. 3.00 Nula.

3.35 The Cook Up. 4.05 Ancient Superstructures. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 James May: Our Man In Italy. 8.30 Tony Robinson’s Marvellous Machines. 9.20 Mysteries Of The Ancient Dead. 10.15 SBS World News Late. 10.45 Bonn.

11.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.00 Surf Patrol. 9.30 NBC Today. 12.00 Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country.

2.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. 2.30 Weekender. 3.00 DVine Living. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Surf Patrol. 4.30 Better Homes.

5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Pawn Stars. 2.00 Pawn Stars Do America. 3.00 Timbersports. 3.30 Jade Fever. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Resto. 5.30 American Pickers: Best Of. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Surveillance Oz: Dashcam.

8.30 MOVIE: Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw. (2019) 11.15 MOVIE: The Scorpion King. (2002) 1.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Flushed. 7.00 It’s Academic.

8.30 Get Arty. 9.00 Shopping.

10.30 House Rules. 12.00 Angel. 3.00 Ed And Karen’s Recipes For Success. 3.50 The Goldbergs. 4.20 Bondi Vet. 5.20 Britain’s Got Talent. 7.00 MOVIE: Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation. (2018) 9.00 MOVIE: Romancing The Stone. (1984) 11.15 MOVIE: Breakthrough. (2019) 1.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Shopping. 8.00 Everyday Gourmet. 8.30 Jake And The Fatman. 9.30 Diagnosis Murder.

11.30 JAG. 1.30 My Life Is Murder. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder.

5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 FBI. 12.15 Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.00 The Neighborhood.

1.30 King Of Queens. 2.00 Becker. 2.30 Frasier. 3.30 The Neighborhood. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 King Of Queens. 5.00 Becker.

5.30 Frasier. 6.30 Ghosts. 7.00 Friends.

8.00 Big Bang. 9.30 Frasier. 10.30 The Neighborhood. 11.00 Becker. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.15 ER. 2.55 Doctor Who. 4.00 Would I Lie To You? 4.30 MythBusters. 5.20 Love Your Garden.

6.10 George Clarke’s Alaskan Adventure. 7.00 My Family. 7.30 QI. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 MOVIE: Must Love Dogs. (2005) 10.10 ER. 10.55 Not Going Out. 11.25 Rage. 12.25 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 4.25 Nella The Princess Knight.

5.20 Kangaroo Beach. 6.05 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Gardening Australia Junior. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 8.00 Scooby-Doo And Guess Who? 8.30 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 8.55 Robot Wars. 9.55 Merlin.

10.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 ABC News Day. 3.00 News.

4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 ABC News. 6.00 ABC News Hour. 7.00 National News. 7.30 Evening News. 8.00 Planet America: Weekend Edition. 8.45 News Tonight. 9.00 The World.

9.30 Close Of Business. 10.00 Nightly News.

10.30 Asia News Week. 11.00 News. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

11.30 My Favorite Martian.

12.00 Days Of Our Lives. 1.50 Keeping Up Appearances. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow.

3.30 MOVIE: Spring And Port Wine. (1970) 5.30 Filthy Garden SOS. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Yes Minister. 8.30 MOVIE: Priscilla Queen Of The Desert. (1994) 10.40 The Closer. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.20 Fanatics: The Deep End. 2.50 The Inside Story. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.45 The Fast History Of. 6.10 If You Are The One. 7.10 Jeopardy! 7.40 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.35 100 Vaginas. 9.30 Secrets Of Playboy. Return. 11.15 Pose.

1.10 Hells Angels: Kingdom Come. 2.05 Late Programs.

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6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Silent Witness. Final. 2.55 Simply Nigella. 3.30 Grand Designs. 4.15 Long Lost Family. 5.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Gardening Australia. Return. 8.30 Under The Vines.

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10.20 Spicks And Specks. 10.50 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee (NZ) 11.35 Late Programs.

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Delegate Show SATURDAY, 1 MARCH

Enter the pavilion

Exciting exhibits

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President John Guthrie looking forward to ‘exciting’ Delegate Show

By JOHN GUTHRIE, DELEGATE SHOW PRESIDENT DELEGATE’S annual show is fast approaching and I look forward to seeing you all once again at this important community event. Talking to a couple of locals the other day, they commented on how great our pavilion always looks so I’m hoping that this year’s will be just as good as previous ones.

We have introduced a couple of new classes in the pavilion section, including one in handicrafts for those who have taken up the relatively new art of diamond dot painting. In the photography section we have a new prize for the most successful exhibitor.

This prize is being presented in memory of Sally-Anne Thompson whose enthusiasm for this area helped to grow it to the wonderful section it is today.

A one-off class has also been added to the photography section this year. This class calls for the use of light painting technique and hopes to capture the photos taken by various locals when attending a workshop run by the well known photographer, Peter Solness whose photo graces the front cover of this year’s schedule, courtesy of the Delegate Progress Association.

WELCOME: Delegate Pastoral and Agricultural Society president, John Guthrie, says this year’s show has one of best programs for some time.

PHOTOS: Monaro Media Group Lots of fun will be had at this year’s Delegate Show, with the Barnyard Nursery coming again.

Another very colourful and interesting display will be presented by Joan Jones with an array of decorated shoes, handbags and other paraphernalia.

Cooma Car Club members will again be in attendance with a number of cars from bygone eras. Bradley Matthews will be putting his bullock team

through its paces and the sheep dog workers their dogs.

Snowy Monaro Regional Council personnel will also be in attendance to answer questions on any areas relating to council business.

The team sorting competition will also be held again this year, along with our usual fun events, including sheep colouring,

DELEGATE P&A SOCIETY IS PROUD TO PRESENT TH

THE 116 ANNUAL

basketball shootout, billy boiling competition, best decorated push bike, baby/tiny tots and junior showgirl, face painting and dog jump.

Inflatables R Us will be in attendance as will the Barnyard Nursery and magician Zamboni.

The day will culminate in a wonderful display of fireworks.

The show does not run

DELEGATE SHOW SATURDAY, MARCH 1 ALL OF THE TRADITIONAL RING EVENTS AND PAVILION TEAM SORTING RETURN!!

NEW PHOTOGRAPHY CLASS THIS YEAR! SPECIAL SALLY-ANNE THOMPSON PHOTOGRAPHY SECTION BABY, TINY TOTS AND JUNIOR MISS SHOWGIRL | DOG JUMPS SHEEP COLOURING COMPETITION | BARNYARD NURSERY FACE PAINTING BASKETBALL SHOOTOUT | ZAMBONI THE MAGICIAN DECORATED SHOES AND BAG DISPLAY | FIREWORKS DISPLAY SHEEP DOG TRIALS | COOMA CAR CLUB DISPLAY BILLY BOILING COMPETITION | JUNIOR JUDGING - SHEEP, CATTLE AND GRAIN INFLATABLES R US AND MUCH, MUCH MORE

FOLLOWED BY AN EVENING BARBECUE AND FIREWORKS FOR ENQUIRIES, PHONE SECRETARY 0437 962 197

without an enormous effort from many people who volunteer their time and energy and I wish to acknowledge and thank these people for their wonderful and generous contributions to this wonderful community event. So, with all this on offer, please come along, support your local show and have a great day out.

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Delegate Show celebrates best of country life THE Delegate P&A Society is celebrating an incredible 116th show in 2025, with a bounty of local produce, livestock and artwork on display, served up with all of the cheerful entertainment that is expected from the Delegate Show.

The show will commence with breakfast being shared between the early starters, with both the ring events and the ever-popular dog trials getting the day’s official program underway.

Of course the horse events will be a highlight of the Delegate Show again this year, and riders throughout the entire region are excited to get into the local ring.

The fabulous Funkhana is part of the jam-packed line up of horse events, with the entire section being re-vamped this year with a series of different events and start times, so be sure to check the details in the show schedule before the action unfolds.

While everyone is encouraged to support the horse events and dog trials, there’ll be lots more to see around the ground, with show-goers encouraged to cast their eyes over the many sheep and cattle being exhibited.

Once again we are set to see plenty of special breeds being judged and fleeces evaluated, while there is some wonderful sponsorship coming in for the junior judging again this year.

Another big highlight will be the dog jumps, with this popular attraction being returned to the show again, thanks to the sponsorship of AgriWest Cooma and

EXCITEMEMT: THE 116th Delegate Show has a bumper line up of activities and events on o er.

PHOTOS: Monaro Media Group

The district’s nest livestock will be exhibited at the show.

Lewis RLA Livestock.

This sees the continuation of the Lewis family tradition of supporting the dog jumps, and it is hoped there will be good entries in all three categories, from the working dogs through to the minis.

Of course the children are always delighted to browse

around the animals, but don’t forget that attractions such as the jumping castle, face painting, the barnyard nursery and brand new entertainment from a popular magician will also be parent-savers.

Due to popular demand after previous year’s success, the children will also have the chance

to decorate a sheep, or even do-up their pushbike to vie for some great cash prizes, while show-goers of all ages can enjoy the bullock team demonstration.

There’ll also be the billy boiling competition and basketball shoot-out to get stuck into, and everyone loves to have their shot in the guess the weight of the

bull contest that will return this year.

Amidst all of the excitement, the 116th annual Delegate Show will see several important presentations made and the winners of the baby, tiny tots and junior miss showgirl competitions sashed.

By this stage the show will be heading into late afternoon, but this is certainly no time to leave the festivities, with celebrations continuing well into the night with a little music and, you guessed it, fireworks.

There will be a barbecue dinner available if you haven’t already filled up on refreshments throughout the day, and what could be better than enjoying an evening of great food, music and fireworks to cap off this year’s big 116th Delegate Show on Saturday, 1 March?

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Pavilion exhibits showcase the best of Delegate’s community WHAT would the Delegate Show be without the pavilion?

Here the wonderful talents of Delegate and surrounding communities will be on display come Saturday, 1 March.

There’s no doubt the weather has been a challenge , but no matter what the season has brought, there are quality entries The pavilion is always a much adm ired part of in every section, from the wool, the Delegate Show. right through to the flowers and produce.

Anyone can find a category in which to exhibit an item, and everyone from amateurs to professionals are encouraged to have a go and show off some of their special talents.

Up for grabs again for the most successful exhibitor in the pavilion is the fabulous $100 John and Mary Horton Memorial, I ITS: The Delegate Show pavilion showcases the best of the district’s flowers produce creative honouring two stalwarts of talents wool and much more.

PHOTOS: Monaro Media Group the Delegate Show who were themselves great exhibitors. computer-generated images. medium at all, including screen from home-made cakes, A huge range of prizes are printing, felting, kite-making and biscuits and scones to Gloria Cotterill’s artwork is a favourite of Artistic endeavours on offer to encourage budding even home-made puppets. meringues and pikelets the Delegate Show.

A true brow-raising feature artists to make their debut, so This is also where you being on display, why within the pavilion, the art why not enter your sculpture, can admire glass painting, wouldn’t we drool?

This is a highly contested which should prove very popular section has once again seen the drawing or collage for everyone scrapbooking and mosaics from Delegate school children busily to admire. the littlies as well as the adults, category that brings out the indeed! creating masterpieces for the so start creating now and make true chefs of the area, and with Just remember, it really pays junior category, both in the Handicrafts galore sure you come and enjoy the the whole section having been to read your show schedule classroom and at home.

One of the most diverse areas display as well. re-vamped recently, everyone can carefully to pick up a few rules Alongside their adorable in the pavilion, the handicraft don an apron and have a go. you may not be aware of, and efforts, show-goers will also section displays everything from Delicious baking The juniors are of course this year there will be a lot of find everything from oil, acrylic wood, metal and leather works to Nothing gets the taste buds more than welcome, and this tips and hints on how to present and watercolour paintings, the youngsters’ favourite, Lego. watering quite like the foods year the theme for the kids cake your cooking when exhibiting in and let’s not forget those There are categories for any section, and with everything decorating is ‘bugs and spiders’ a show.

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xciting exhibits ALMOST as colourful and textured as the floral display in the pavilion is the condiments section, with everything from traditional jams, chutneys and pickles.

There are some exciting apiary classes being added this year, including classes for different kinds of honey, the best bees wax, and wax items such as candles.

So, be it honey, relish, jelly or your favourite sauce, everyone is encouraged to enter their own specialty, including those juniors who have never before shown off their preserving talents.

There’s even a class for any condiment not mentioned, so the sky is the limit.

Impressive produce When it comes to the fruit section, as well as the vegetable and dairy products section, you can always find a curious crowd, and despite the changeable weather hopes to see a beautiful bounty of everything from giant pumpkins to rosey apples and creamy butter in the pavilion.

Here eager growers show off their tomatoes, and proudly put their herbs on display, while everyone is encouraged to be a part of it and present a plate of their homegrown eggs to the judges.

There is now a class for any vegetable not mentioned to cater for the exotics, but don’t forget, the biggest glory of all is to exhibit the largest or most unusual vegetable, so get out there and start harvesting!

ST NNIN : The floral section of the Delegate Show displays the best of the district’s flowers and allows gardeners to showcase their talents.

PHOTO: Monaro Media Group

Floral fiesta What would any small country show be without a glorious display of flowers crowning the pavilion? Easily as competitive as the foods’ section and even the vegetables, the flower section is a feast for all of the senses – no matter what season growers have had locally.

Here the giant dahlias amaze us, the roses delight us and the colourful annuals make us smile, with almost every plant you can think of set to be represented, including pot plants and drought-tolerant succulents.

This year, the floral arrangement section has been re-vamped with new classes to give those who enjoy whipping up their arrangement some fresh inspiration to work with.

Whether you plan to bring a single stem or a stunning arrangement of blooms, this is

one section that can’t be missed by any age group or skill level.

Show time is sew time When show-goers make their way to the needlework section they will certainly find that it’s time to get out the glasses and admire some beautiful finer details, especially with some new classes being added to the mix this year.

This is a section that just continues to grow over the years, with embroidery, crochet, knitting and sewing displays really wowing the crowds, and surprising many with their difficulty.

Everything from handmade garments to wonderful tapestries, rich patchworks and beautifully stitched toys are entered for judging, with everyone encouraged to get out the needle and thread and start stitching.

Fireworks fun set for cracking show JUST because evening has come down on Delegate Show day, it doesn’t mean all of the fun of the 116th Delegate Show is going to end, with the event known for its cheerful social night.

Anyone who has hung around for the tail end of previous shows will certainly remember just how great the evening is, with bar facilities and a barbecue being par for the course.

And there’s some exciting news - the Delegate Pastoral and Agricultural Society is continuing its tradition of a fireworks display, just as it has the past handful of years.

The fireworks will be the

big highlight of the night, and on dark, the community will come together to enjoy an exciting display to celebrate the 116th year of the much-loved Delegate Show.

With sponsors, Clear Cut Electrical, Get Switched Electrical, D and L High Country Earthworks and Mrs Merilyn Matthews coming on board, the display is sure to delight the young and young-at-heart, and absolutely everyone is encouraged to come along and enjoy the display.

There will also be music playing as show-goers celebrate into the night, so don’t be the only one to head home from the show early.

AN : The Delegate Show is renowned for its rework display.

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Dog trials, quality livestock on display THE traditional favourites of the Delegate Show are the ring events and the exhibits with the horses, the dog trials and livestock ensuring the event is a good old-fashioned country show.

Horses, hounds around the grounds There’s lots of action for spectators to enjoy both within the horse events and the sheep dog trials, with show-goers spending hours watching the tough competition unfold between local and visiting entrants.

The Delegate Show is considered a wonderful equestrian event and has been praised for providing a welcoming start for young and new riders in particular.

This year spectators have really got it made, with the viewing platform near the kiosk providing the perfect place to take in all of the riding skill on show.

When it comes to the sheep dog trials, you can expect some hot competition from local and visiting dog handlers throughout the day, with Dogpro once again coming to the party alongside generous local sponsors.

LIVESTOCK: The district’s cattle producers are looking forward to this year’s Delegate Show. Greg Alcock of Greenland (pictured) is a Delegate Show regular.

High-quality livestock is paraded at the 2023 PHOTOS: Monaro Media Group Delegate Show.

Quality livestock on display Illustrating the rich tradition of quality livestock in the region, there will once again be impressive sheep and cattle to admire and be judged throughout the show.

Exhibitors can now look forward to using upgraded facilities including a new loading ramp and yards, as well as showing off their cattle in a brand new pavilion, all of which received very positive feedback at last year’s show.

Meanwhile, when it comes to cattle – as well a sheep, wool and grains - the junior judging has been increasing in popularity in Delegate, and generous sponsorship will ensure that the young judges are lining up again this year.

The Delegate Show schedule has been out for some weeks, and you can find all of the details on entering these major sections inside. Please take special note of entry dates and times.

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th Delegate Show’s busy program DELEGATE Show program 7.30am - Team sorting starts 8am - Kiosk opens – All day to 8.00pm 8am - Pavilion opens 8am - Ring events commence 8.30am - Sheep dog trials commence 9.00am - Team sorting commences 9.30am - Wool judging (main pavilion) 9.30am - Sheep judging commences (sheep pavilion) 10am - Junior sheep judging competition (sheep pavilion) 10am - Morning tea (supper room of main pavilion) 10am - Barnyard Nursery open 10am - Bar opens – All day to 11.59pm.

10.30am - Junior grain judging competition (main pavilion) 11.00am - Cattle judging commences 11.00am - Magic show 11.30am to 2.00pm - Lunch (supper room of main pavilion) 2pm - Official show opening 2pm - Decorated bike competition judging 2.30pm -Baby/tiny tots/miss junior showgirl competition 3pm - Magic show 3pm to 4.30pm - Afternoon tea (supper room of main pavilion) 3.30pm - Painted sheep competition 3.45pm -Basketball shootout 4pm - Billy boiling competition – weather permitting 5pm -Dog jump commences 6pm - Team sorting jackpot 6pm -Barbecue commences 6pm - Background music commences 9pm - Fireworks commence The Delegate Pastoral and Agricultural Society committee thank you for attending the show.

“We hope that you enjoy your day and that we see you again next year,” a spokesperson said.

“If you have any suggestions on how we could improve the show please contact the committee or write to the secretary, “Meadowbank”, Delegate, NSW, 2633.

D IN : Inspecting the winners of the many di erent exhibition categories is always popular come show day.

PHOTOS: Monaro Media Group Youngsters of all ages are encouraged to enter an exhibit in the show.

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Stay well fed, hydrated at the show THERE IS nothing quite like admiring the livestock or watching the show jumping with a hot dog in hand, a cooling drink in the other, and perhaps a sweet treat later on.

You will find all of these and much more at the 116th Delegate Show.

Getting off to a great start, the kiosk opens early for those involved in setting up stalls, running events and exhibits before providing light refreshments such as soft drinks, egg and bacon rolls, sandwiches and chips throughout the day for show-goers who want to keep on the move.

For those looking for something a little more classic at the show, why not pop into the dining room and enjoy a traditional morning or afternoon tea?

The supper room was renovated a few years back and now boasts air conditioning and new lighting.

Here you will find a luxurious spread of homemade treats to choose from, with the quieter setting of the supper room being perfect for sharing a cuppa and a chat as you take a break from all of the action of the show.

The room is sure to become more of a bustling centre as lunchtime approaches, however, with many show-goers eager to enjoy a wonderful luncheon spread that has always been a feature of the day.

Among a delicious selection of cold meats, showgoers will also be able to find fresh salads that have been prepared especially for the show, with many opting to enjoy a sumptuous sweet to cap the luncheon off.

With the kiosk happy to fill any gaps between afternoon tea and dinner, it’s then time for everyone’s favourite, with 6pm seeing the barbecue being fired up for some real Aussie flavour.

And what could go better with a sausage sandwich FAMILY TIME: The Delegate Show is a family-friendly event. There is plenty to see and do for all ages and interests.

PHOTO: Monaro Media Group and some music in the evening than a cold drink?

Sheep decorating a popular show pastime LOCAL agricultural shows are based very strongly on solid tradition, but there’s nothing to say that more unique attractions can’t become a part of the ‘folklore’ of the show.

And a prime example in Delegate just so happens to be the sheep decorating.

Yes, this novelty activity has become a tradition of its own at the Delegate Show, and is not only loved by the young who are actively involved, but also the young at heart who are watching on.

Here the kids get to ‘glam-up’ their charges with plenty of colour and accessories, and a special guest judge has the very tricky task of choosing the winner.

In the past there have even been sheep races that have seen the colourful entries battling it out for glory under their young jockeys – so keep your eyes peeled for a good laugh on Saturday.

FUN: Sheep decorating brings out lots of creativity and enthusiasm at the Delegate Show.

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Show schedule paints full picture THERE is a whole lot more going on at the Delegate Show in its 116th year than we can include in our pages, so readers are encouraged to get a copy of the Delegate Show schedule as soon as possible to get the full picture.

This is where you will find all of the details on how to enter into the various sections of the show, and find out more about the many attractions that are on offer.

You will even be able to grab your entry form from the back section of the schedule, and given that entries for most exhibits need to be in by Thursday or Friday of this week, you better get cracking.

The show schedule is available from a selection of local businesses in both Delegate and Bombala.

The many businesses that support the Delegate Show have also placed messages and advertisements in the schedule, so it is well worth leafing through to see what is on offer around the region.

The show schedule is your guide to everything you will see and do at the Delegate Show this Saturday, so grab your copy today and get you and yours to the Delegate Showground to lap it all up.

BUSY: The Delegate Show schedule is out and has all the information you need to know The tiny tots category is a fun event each year at about exhibiting and making sure you do not miss any of the action.

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Former Snowy Monaro Regional Councillor Peter Beer presents John Alcock of Greenland Merino Stud with the Grand Champion Merino Ram prize.

Snowy Monaro Regional Councillor Narelle Davis and former Member for Monaro Nichole Overall enjoying the Delegate Show.

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So much to enjoy at Delegate Show

A I T : The beauty of country shows is that there is something for everyone to enjoy. All the sights experiences tastes and competitions make it a memorable event for the whole community. Pictured above is one interesting feature of the Delegate Show team bullocking.

PHOTOS: Monaro Media Group

Sheep judging is always interesting to watch with local livestock of such high quality.

 Many people in the farming community enjoy looking at the historical machinery at the Delegate Show. Plenty of special pieces will be on display.

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Welcome to the 81st annual Dalgety Show

By JULIE HEDGER, DALGETY SHOW PRESIDENT IT IS with immense pleasure that I and the Dalgety Show committee welcome everyone to the 81st Annual Show held on the banks of the iconic Snowy River.

This year the committee pays tribute to all farmers, with the 2025 show theme ‘Year of the Farmer’.

Be it the generational farmer or the hobby famer, farming is the back bone of rural and regional Australia and we on the Monaro know that all too well.

The Australian farmer is more than just a worker of the land, they are a symbol of resilience, innovation, and unwavering dedication. Their role extends beyond producing food; they sustain communities, drive the economy, and endure some of the harshest conditions on earth.

Farming in Australia as we know is not for the faint-hearted.

Our landscape is unpredictable, with prolonged droughts, devastating floods, and intense bushfires testing the endurance of those who call the land home.

Yet, despite these challenges, our farmers persist. They learn to adapt, finding ways to keep their land productive even when nature seems determined to fight against them.

With farming conditions constantly evolving, our farmers are also innovators. They employ cutting-edge technology, from GPS-guided machinery to drone surveillance, ensuring maximum efficiency.

Many farmers also invest in sustainable practices, such as water conservation, re-generative agriculture, and renewable energy solutions, ensuring their land remains productive for future generations.

As we know just in and around the Monaro, rural communities are tight knit, and farmers often rely on each other for support.

Whether it’s lending a hand during harvest or rallying together in times of crisis, there is a deep sense of mateship in farming communities.

Events like drought relief efforts and community fundraisers showcase the solidarity among our farmers.

Farming is a 24/7 commitment.

Early mornings, late nights, and long hours in the field are standard. The dedication to the

The Dalgety Show is one of the most well-attended country shows in Southern NSW.

SHOW TIME: Dalgety Show president, Julie Hedger, is looking forward to welcoming thousands to the 81st Dalgety Show. This year, the show is celebrating farmers and their contribution to the Monaro and nation.

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land is not just about earning a living, it’s a passion passed down through generations.

Many farmers take immense pride in their work, knowing their efforts feed the nation and contribute to global food security.

Despite the hardships, farmers maintain an unshakable optimism.

The sight of rain after a long drought or a successful harvest after months of labour makes the

struggles worthwhile. Their deep connection to the land and its cycles fuels their perseverance, ensuring agriculture remains at the heart of Australia’s identity.

So, when you see a farmer at this year’s show, shake their hand, ask them how they are going and say thank you.

What you are wearing and eating today, is because of an Aussie farmer.

Riders from across the South East compete in the horse sections of the Dalgety Show.

The show will feature all the much-loved events, including sheep, cattle, horses, poultry, pavilion exhibits, yard dogs, a petting zoo, show bags, and our exciting new event – The platypus plunge.

The Dalgety Show is a proud showcase of our district’s finest agricultural exhibits and community displays, bringing together locals and visitors alike

to celebrate our rural heritage.

Our show thrives on community spirit, and we are incredibly grateful to our members, sponsors, and advertisers for their continued support. Without them, this event wouldn’t be possible.

For full event details and schedule sections, visit our website at www.dalgetyshow.com.au

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Rural Aid CEO to officially open show RURAL Aid CEO, John Warlters, will officially open the 81st Dalgety Show.

The theme of this year’s show is The Year of the Farmer which makes it fitting to have Rural Aid, an organisation devoted to helping farmers when in need, as the special guest of the show society committee.

Dalgety Show Society president Julie Hedger said Rural Aid had been there for Monaro farmers during some of the toughest of times.

“Farmers in Dalgety and across the greater Monaro region remember when Rural Aid delivered many, many loads of hay during the depths of the 2018-2020 drought,” Mrs Hedger said.

“And they were there again more recently to support the recovery after storms wreaked havoc on roads, fences, sheds and other infrastructure.

“These acts of generosity showed farmers that Australians had their back and remain etched in our memory.”

Rural Aid celebrates 10 years of operation this year, supporting farmers in a range of different ways, including: • Fodder assistance • Financial assistance for farmers impacted by a national disaster • Domestic water deliveries and domestic water tanks • Farm Army – a job posting platforms for workers and farm volunteers • Rural Transition Services

– succession planning Mr Warlters said he was excited to make the trip from Queensland to meet Dalgety show-goers, especially local farmers.

“Farmers, like those on the Monaro, go through so much to put food on our tables and produce natural fibres the world depends on,” he said.

“They are continually at the mercy of extreme weather conditions all the while demonstrating resilience, innovation and that great Aussie spirit.

“I’m looking forward to hearing how Monaro farmers are faring this season, see the agriculture exhibits on display and generally meeting the locals. I hear the steak sandwiches are pretty good too!”

Mr Warlters will visit Dalgety during Rural Aid’s Mates Day campaign, which aims to raise $500,000 from everyday Australians to support farmers in their time of need. The funds raised will go towards vital programs that provide financial aid, hay, clean drinking water, practical on-farm volunteer assistance, and mental health services for disaster-affected farming communities. The campaign runs until 19 March.

Find out more about Mates Day and Rural Aid www.ruralaid.org.au The official opening of the 81st Dalgety Show, Sunday, 2 March, will take place at the sheep pavilion at 1pm.

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Fun-filled day planned for show WHAT’S on at the Dalgety Show 7.30am - yard dog trials start 8.30am - quilt exhibition in Dalgety Memorial Hall opens 8.30am - horse rings start 9am - showground pavilion opens 9am - whip cracking demonstration 9.30am - judging in pavilion starts (pavilion will close for 1 1/2 hours, until 11am) 10am - cattle, wool and poultry judging starts 10am - judging in Dalgety Memorial Hall starts 11am - judging of novelty section 11am - 2025 platypus plunge 1pm - official opening 2025 Dalgety Show 3pm - whip cracking demonstration 3.30pm - quilt exhibition - viewers’ choice announced 3.30pm - whip cracking workshop General - sideshows and children’s attractions.

Showbags in the secretary’s building.

Numerous trade and commercial exhibits throughout the grounds. Don’t forget to take a wander to the Dalgety Memorial Hall where there are exhibitions and displays.

EXCITEMENT: A busy and action-packed day is in store for the 2025 Dalgety Show. Starting the day on Sunday, 2 March, are the yard dog trials.

Brittany Jackson, her daughter Ivy and mum, Jackie Jackson, PHOTOS: Nathan Thompson enjoy their time at the 2024 Dalgety Show.

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A day full of entertainment ONE thing you can always be guaranteed at the Dalgety Show is a warm country welcome from its volunteers and committee who love nothing more than seeing smiles on faces all day.

Gates open for entry to the public from 7.30am and from there you are guaranteed to have a great day.

Entering the Dalgety Showgrounds this year, you will be able to pay via cash or card. There are facilities to allow cash free entry and whilst there may be a short queue to enter the show, the committee asks that you are patient and wait to receive your entry wristband before making your way through to the exhibits.

Your reward for coming through the gate is getting yourself into the running for the ever-popular gate prizes with four $250 Sentinel Sports vouchers up for grabs. The lucky winners are announced during the official show opening at 1pm.

The opening of the show is held under the awning of the sheep pavilion where you will see the hardworking committee members, hear from show opener Rural Aid CEO, John Warlters, and the presentation of the 2025 life

members into the Dalgety Show Society.

Following on from the opening, young people are encouraged to join in a dress up as farmer parade.

Come along in your best farmer gear and strut your stuff on the catwalk. Any child aged up to 12 years is more than welcome to have a go.

If you get to the show early you will get to watch the early heats of the popular and much-loved Monaro Yard Dog Championship Trial which gets underway at 7.30am as both handler and dog work hard to beat the clock.

These talented four-legged athletes are wonderful to watch and always draw a large crowd all day.

While you are watching the yard dogs, make sure you grab your breakfast from the team from the Berridale Primary School P&F who will be serving up egg and bacon rolls located at the end of the barbecue hut, it’s the only way to start your show day experience.

Early starts also require coffee and this year there will be more than a couple of places to purchase your caffeinated drinks.

BUSY DAY: Throughout the day at the Dalgety Show, there is plenty to see, do and be part of. The engine display is always a favourite.

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rowers and makers Quality quilts create pavilion perfection on display A HIGHLIGHT of any country show is making your way into the showground’s pavilion.

This year, the Charlie Roberson pavilion will be again filled with all your show day favourites and inside the pavilion you will find cooking, condiments, fine arts, junior art, photography, homebrew and fresh produce sections.

The Group 6 home brew competition will also be within the pavilion and should be a fantastic addition to this year’s pavilion, displaying entries from across the group.

As in years past, one of the highlights is seeing the local school children’s artwork adorning the walls of the pavilion.

The amount of artwork that comes in from the local schools really does make the pavilion an incredibly special place to visit each year. The committee always enjoys the contribution made to make this large space fill with colour.

Not a year has gone by without one of the committee remarking ‘now it feels like show day’

when all the beautiful creations are up and ready to be on show for parents and friends to marvel at.

The committee has expressed thanks to all the local schools, especially the teachers who not only assist their students with ideas and motivation, but year on year, make sure the students get to highlight their drawings, paintings and writing for parents and friends to enjoy in the pavilion.

You will also find the fine arts category, where local painters, sculptors and artists are able to show off their wonderful pieces to locals who really appreciate their creations.

It’s been a bit hot of late with a few good storms thrown in over the last few weeks, which may not bring out the best in our gardens. However, there is hope that there will still be an abundance of flowers and fresh produce to feature in their respective sections for this year’s show.

The beautiful show of local dahlias and roses are something to behold as are the massive pumpkins and zucchinis that will certainly fill the tables.

INN : el c endrick takes out champion flower at the 2024 Dalgety Show.

The Charlie Roberson pavilion at the show is home to many wonderful exhibits. From flowers vegetables artwork and home brew there is something for everyone.

Hilton Reynolds wins the 2024 Dalgety Show most successful vegetable exhibitor.

IN THE Dalgety Memorial Hall, located across from the showground, you will find quilting, knitting and needlework.

As always the quilting section will feature some of the most beautiful workmanship by many entrants from across the area.

It is not just quilts for the bed, but a range of quilting styles, for example, any article of patchwork made by a school student; art quilt; miniature quilt; appliqué quilt; quilted bags and cushions; and wall hangings.

So much time and effort go into creating these beautiful items with some exhibitors spending weeks making their entries. Such is the fine workmanship of these arts and don’t forget that you get to choose your favourite, with voting closing at 3.30pm.

Local quilters are also encouraged to display their work for judging.

A D O : The quilting needlework and knitting display at the Dalgety emorial all is a much-loved part of show day.

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Strong competition in equestrian events THE Dalgety Show volunteer horse committee has once again put together a program to suit those riding and those that sit on the edge of their seats all day enjoying the spectacle both horse and rider bring to the show.

Again, this year, the show will welcome many riders from all over South East NSW. “We thank Sammy Rudd for once again assisting with the planning of our horse section and we know

that those who love to watch our equestrian events will be thrilled with what we will have on offer,” Dalgety Show publicity officer, Annie O’Keeffe, said.

“Our 2025 horse program gets underway at 8.30am, with several new events this year and of course the famous and prestigious Nimmity Bell Showjumping Point Score, which is run over four shows and incorporates Nimmitabel, Delegate, Dalgety and Bombala Shows.”

SHOW FAVOURITE: The horse ring events start at 8.30am on show day. Riders from across the South East will be competing across the many disciplines.

PHOTO: Nathan Thompson

Woodchop makes the cut A CROWD favourite at the Dalgety Show is the woodchop. The show committee will again welcome competitors from across southern NSW and Victoria.

Events are contested primarily as handicaps or championships in a variety of block sizes. Handicap events use a staggered start for axemen of varying abilities, giving all competitors an opportunity to win the event.

Two events that held the crowds captive last year were the underhand and standing block competitions.

The underhand event requires the axemen to sever a block held horizontally in a cradle. The competitors stand on flat sections, called ‘footholds’, which they have created in each end of the block.

The axemen proceed to cut a ‘scarf’ into the front side of the block, before turning to complete another ‘scarf’ and severing the block.

The standing block event involves the severing of a block held vertically on a cradle. The competitors stand offset to the block and cut a ‘scarf’ into the front of the block. The axemen then proceed to move to the opposite side of the block, where they cut a second, slightly higher ‘scarf’, and sever the block.

ALIT : The nest axemen in southern NS will compete at the Dalgety Show. The woodchop events are always popular.

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Platypus plunge along A show steeped in rich history mighty Snowy River

READY TO RACE: The Dalgety Show platypus plunge is back after a successful debut in 2024.

Businesses, such as the East Jindabyne service station (platypus pictured) will enter in the corporate race this year. PHOTOS: Supplied

THE Dalgety Show Society will proudly present the second annual Dalgety platypus plunge.

Following the incredible success of last year’s event, drawing massive crowds along the mighty Snowy River, it is back for another thrilling race. Spectators lined the riverbank 10-deep in 2024, and the excitement has already started to build again this year.

This year, platypus will take to the water, racing through town to the finish line at the weir. Locals have been busy with their paintbrushes, adding their own creative flair to their little platypus racers, and there is great anticipation for the event.

The race will start at 11am on show day. General entry race prizes are: first, $200; second, $100; and third, $50.

Local businesses will hope their platypus crosses the line in rst place to win this trophy.

The corporate entry race prize is the prestigious ‘golden platypus’ trophy and a full year of bragging rights.

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MORE than 100 years ago, in 1904, it was gazetted in federal parliament that the town of Dalgety would become the site for the capital city of Australia.

Dalgety was a popular choice at the time due to it being halfway between Sydney and Melbourne and a suitable distance inland to avoid attack from the sea.

Members of parliament came and ‘bathed in the river’ and a decision was made in favour of the town.

Extracts from a Sydney newspaper of the time said ‘Our representative, who has photographed every one of the sites, and who has been over practically every corner of the Commonwealth, is one of the enthusiasts with regard to Dalgety’.

Federal parliament passed the ‘Seat of Government Act’ in 1904 declaring the capital should be within 17 miles of Dalgety.

The NSW government, which alone had the constitutional authority to surrender lands for a national capital, objected to the proposal on two grounds.

Firstly, it had not been consulted and secondly, the federal parliament was seeking a site nine times larger than the minimum of 100 square miles specified in

the Australian Constitution Act. On 16 September, 1908 (following lobbying from Sydney businesses who believed Twofold Bay would become the port for the capital and not Sydney) the federal parliament dropped its preference for Dalgety and voted for a site at Yass/ Canberra.

For four years it was imagined Dalgety would one day be a large city - but that wasn’t to be. Today, Dalgety has changed little since that time over 100 years ago.

Dalgety is a small town near the Snowy Mountains, 50 km south of Cooma and 35 km from Jindabyne.

The local show is one of the highlights of the year.

For more than 60 years it has operated as the only agricultural show in the former Snowy River Shire, a shire with a mixed interest of agriculture and tourism, and draws on people from a large geographical area.

The first show in 1945 was officially held to raise money to build a memorial hall to honour soldiers fighting in the war.

Since then, the Dalgety Show has become one of the best and most popular in southern NSW.

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Stall to promote positive brumby outcomes

By MELINDA CAIRNS HACK SNOWY Brumby Horsemanship (SBH) will hold brumby demonstrations and have a merchandise stall at the Dalgety Show on March 2.

The stall will provide the public with a range of information about the brumby program SBH has in place.

Any interested landowners can also find out why people are taking brumby mobs trained by SBH. One of the reasons is to control weeds and reduce the risk of fires.

“This public information stall helps to grow interest and understanding of what we do, and then hopefully someone offers their property to take a mob of brumbies,” SBH’s, Claire Rogerson, said.

“We have brumbies currently undergoing training, and we need three or four properties to come on board now. ”Our aim is in 10 years’ time we would like to have 100 properties.

“I think it will happen; Snowy Monaro Regional Council will be approving these brumbies as part of a weed management plan on properties.

“Council’s staff have seen the evidence – serrated tussock removal is the key because these brumbies are not just trained for people to have as pets or riding, they are also a proven property management tool,” Claire said.

“This is ground-breaking

INFORMATIVE: Snowy Brumby Horsemanship’s, Claire Rogerson, (pictured with brumby Ready, and dogs Barney and Hero) and team will be holding a stall and demonstrations at this year’s Dalgety Show.

PHOTO: Melinda Cairns Hack

and was discovered when there was no other stock on land the brumbies were on…we must promote how brumbies can assist in controlling serrated tussock. The horses are healthy and show no ill effects from it.

“The reason why stock and cattle don’t eat serrated tussock is it is too hard for them to

digest, but it’s also harsh on their mouths, so they go for soft, palatable grasses first.

“The brumbies genetically have adapted to the harsh grasses in the alpine area and have learnt to eat it, so that’s why it’s working.”

A property at Hill Top is the most recent to take on a mob of SBH brumbies.

“The landowners there took seven altogether; they started with three and added the last ones to the mob recently.

“We get updates from them all the time of brumbies SBH is working on, it’s so lovely.

“Being a part of events like the Dalgety Show helps to promote the positives of having

brumby mobs on your land,” Claire said.

Claire’s son, Charlie Rogerson from Snowy Mountains Stockman Contracting, and his brumby, Sandy, will be demonstrating their skills at the show, which is sure to be an entertaining and interesting highlight.

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Stalls, food, Dalgety Amazing artwork on proud display Show has it all WHILE there is plenty of action taking place in the show ring, there is also lots to do and see outside the ring.

Each year, the show society offers a terrific range of stall holders, food and drink options and activities for the whole family.

“We thank all of our wonderful stall holders and especially those who have been coming for years.

The support and love that these stall holders have for the Dalgety Show is what helps make it the show of the area,” Dalgety Show Society publicity officer, Annie O’Keeffe, said.

“From food to fashion, wood craft to fairy floss, we feel very

proud of being able to bring something for everyone each and every year.”

The Jindabyne Bushpigs will have their ‘pass the pig through the hole’ game which will have every age joining in and having a few good laughs.

If you think you are up to it, a mechanical bull will be on hand for you to try your skills at.

“We’d love to see a few who can ride a bull come along and show us how it’s done,” Annie said.

The show also has plenty of refreshments available with Shelly and Bert Thompson and their hardworking team working the barbecue and serving up delicious steak sandwiches all

INFORMATIVE: Council holds an information stall at each Dalgety Show. Ash Prowse and Gina McConkey of the community strategic planning team were in attendance in 2023.

PHOTOS: Nathan Thompson

day long.

It is no secret that Shelly’s steak sandwiches are some of the best on the Monaro and the lines waiting to purchase are indicative of this.

Show stalwart and proud life member, Vickii Wallace and her crew will be manning the kiosk, serving tea and coffee and sweet treats throughout the day and let’s not forget those yummy scones. A real crowd pleaser on any show day.

Need a refreshing cool ale?

Make sure you make your way to Ripper who will engage you in a great yarn and a cold beverage whilst you meet up with the Dalgety locals.

Family fun at the show.

A FEATURE of the Dalgety Show each year is support from the region’s schools. School children work hard to produce beautiful artwork, which adorn the walls of the Dalgety Showground pavilion.

The pavilion is a much-loved part of show day. Dalgety Show publicity officer, Annie O’Keeffe praised the efforts of local school children in helping transform the pavilion into a wonderful, creative space.

“The amount of artwork that comes in from our local schools really does make the pavilion an incredibly special place to visit each year with the committee year on year enjoying the contribution made to make this large space fill with colour,” Mrs O’Keeffe said.

“Not a year has gone by without one of the committee remarking ‘now it feels like show day’ when all the beautiful creations are up and ready to be on show for parents and friends to marvel at.

“We send our thanks to all our local schools, especially our teachers who not only assist their students with ideas and motivation, but year on year, they make sure their students get to highlight their drawings, paintings and writing for parents and friends to enjoy in our pavilion.”

In the pavilion, there is the fine arts category, where local painters, sculptors and artists are able to showcase their talents.

CREATIVE: Ingrid and Alistair are proud to show their artworks, receiving rst and second place awards in the junior art section at the 2023 Dalgety Show.

PHOTO: Nathan Thompson

Annie’s back behind the mic BACK for another year as the voice of Dalgety Show, Annie O’Keeffe keeps show-goers informed, entertained and engaged throughout the day.

Annie makes her way around the show arena, providing updates on when judging, events and attractions are taking place, and interviewing stall holders and show identities.

Market stalls line the Dalgety Showground.

ON I : Annie O’ ee e and Dr Brad Tucker talk space junk at the 2023 show. In 2023 space junk landed near Dalgety.

PHOTO: Nathan Thompson

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A look back at Dalgety Show 2024 In 2024, the Dalgety Show Society celebrated its 80th show.

The show welcomed thousands, who enjoyed its country hospitality and charm.

 PASSION: The Dalgety Show committee works hard each year to put together the community event, but they certainly pulled out all the stops for the spedcial 80th celebration last year.

PHOTOS: Monaro Media Group

 The variety on display in the poultry section is interesting. Who doesn’t love a chook or a duck?  Creative entries are on display in the pavilion and also in the Memorial Hall at the quilt show.

 Show jumping is just one of the many horse events to enjoy watching in the ring at the Dalgety Show.  With such high quality sheep and wool across the Snowy Monaro, the fleece section in the pavilion is one to take a look at on show day.

 Livestock judging is great to watch whether you are an expert looking for high quality or just interested in learning more about these animals.

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ABC

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10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend.

12.00 Horse Racing. Verry Elleegant Stakes Day and Australian Guineas Day. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. 7.30 MOVIE: The Bourne Legacy. (2012) Jeremy Renner, Rachel Weisz. 10.15 MOVIE: Green Zone.

(2010) Matt Damon. 12.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Destination WA. 12.30 My Way. 1.00 Let’s Eat With George. 1.30 Your Next Cruise. 2.00 Bondi Vet. 3.00 David Attenborough’s Mammals.

4.00 Cherie Barber’s Tiny Home. New. 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Getaway. 6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Space Invaders. 8.30 MOVIE: Legally Blonde. (2001) Reese Witherspoon, Luke Wilson. 10.30 MOVIE: Magic Mike’s Last Dance. (2023) 12.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Silvia’s Italian Masterclass. 12.30 Farm To Fork.

1.00 10 Minute Kitchen. 1.30 Frugal Foodie. 2.00 4x4 Adventures. 3.00 What’s Up Down Under. 3.30 Roads Less Travelled. 4.00 My Market Kitchen. 4.30 Good Chef Bad Chef. 5.00 10 News First.

6.30 The Dog House Australia. 7.30 Love It Or List It Australia. 8.30 Gogglebox Australia. 9.30 Matlock. 10.30 Elsbeth.

11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Motor Racing. Hi-Tec Oils Super Series. 5.00 Grand Tours Of Scotland’s Rivers. 5.30 Hitler: Decoding A Dictator. New. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 The Wonders Of Europe. Return. 8.35 Queen Camilla: The Wicked Stepmother. 9.30 Great Australian Walks With Julia Zemiro. 10.25 Great Coastal Railway Journeys. 11.25 Suspect. 3.20 Australia Uncovered: Our African Roots. 4.20 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.30 GetOn Extra. 12.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Better Homes. 3.00 The Yorkshire Vet. 4.00 Escape To The Country.

5.00 Horse Racing. Verry Elleegant Stakes Day and Australian Guineas Day. 6.00 Dog Patrol. 6.30 Bondi Vet. 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 I Escaped To The Country. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 3.00 Motor Racing. Night Thunder.

High Limits World Tour. Night Grand Final.

Replay. 4.00 Carnage. 5.00 Counting Cars.

6.00 Pawn Stars. 7.00 Storage Wars. 7.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. 8.30 Heavy Tow Truckers Down Under. 9.30 Air Crash Inv: Accident Files. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Ed And Karen’s Recipes For Success.

12.20 The Goldbergs. 12.50 Dream Home.

2.20 Holey Moley Australia. 3.50 Britain’s Got Talent. 5.30 MOVIE: Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation. (2018) 7.30 MOVIE: Back To The Future Part III. (1990) 10.00 MOVIE: Gunpowder Milkshake. (2021) 12.20 Late Programs.

6.00 Shopping. 9.00 Jake And The Fatman.

10.00 Diagnosis Murder. 12.00 JAG. 2.00 Diagnosis Murder. 3.00 JAG. 4.00 Escape Fishing. 4.30 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 21. Brisbane Roar v Melbourne Victory. 7.00 Football Tonight. 7.25 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 21. Macarthur FC v Sydney FC. 10.00 NCIS. 12.45 Bull. 2.35 Late Programs.

6.00 Bold. 8.30 Wheel Of Fortune. 10.00 Ridiculousness. 11.00 Farm To Fork. 11.30 Deal Or No Deal. 12.00 Stephen Colbert.

2.00 Ridiculousness. 3.00 Friends. 5.30 Frasier. 6.30 The Big Bang Theory. 10.30 Frasier. 11.30 Ridiculousness. 12.30 South Park. 1.00 Shopping. 1.30 South Park. 3.00 Shopping.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.15 ER. 3.00 Doctor Who. 3.45 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 4.30 MythBusters. 5.20 Love Your Garden. 6.10 George Clarke’s Adventures In Americana. 7.00 Spicks And Specks. 7.30 QI. 8.00 Guy Mont Spelling Bee (NZ) 8.50 Ab Fab. 9.20 Absolutely Fabulous New York Special.

10.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 3.30 Tiddler. 3.55 Kids’ Programs.

5.10 Thomas. 6.05 PJ Masks Power Heroes.

6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.30 Kids BBQ Championship. 8.10 Chopped Jnr. 8.55 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.40 Speechless.

10.00 Officially Amazing Goes Bunkers.

10.30 Dragon Ball Super. 10.55 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 News. 2.30 Breakfast Couch.

3.00 News. 3.30 If You’re Listening. 3.50 News. 4.15 Planet America: Weekend Edition.

5.00 News. 5.30 Asia News Week. 6.00 Evening News. 6.30 Aust Story. 7.00 National News. 7.30 Back Roads. 8.00 News Tonight.

8.30 Stateline. 9.00 ABC Nightly News. 9.30 Foreign Correspondent. 10.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

12.35 MOVIE: Lease Of Life.

(1954) 2.35 MOVIE: Trapeze. (1956) 4.45 Rugby Union. Super W. Round 1. Western Force v Brumbies. 7.00 Rugby Union. Super Rugby Pacific. Round 3. Western Force v Queensland Reds. 9.30 Super Rugby Pacific Post-Match. 9.45 MOVIE: The Mechanic.

(1972) 11.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.20 Ten Year Old Tom. 2.50 Celebrity Mastermind. 3.55 WorldWatch. 5.50 Late Life Lesbians.

6.45 The Food That Built The World. 7.35 Impossible Engineering. 8.30 Steven Spielberg: The New Hollywood Prodigy.

9.35 The Hunt For Hitler. 10.25 Hudson & Rex. 12.05 The X-Files. 3.25 Late Programs.

SATURDAY, MARCH 1

6.00 Rage Charts. 7.00 Weekend Breakfast.

9.00 Rage. 12.00 ABC News At Noon.

12.30 Death In Paradise. 1.30 Optics.

2.00 Under The Vines. 2.45 Extraordinary Escapes. 3.35 The Role Of A Lifetime. 4.30 Muster Dogs: Collies And Kelpies. 5.30 Landline. 6.00 Australian Story. 6.30 Back Roads. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Sydney Gay And Lesbian Mardi Gras 2025. 10.30 The Newsreader. 11.25 Unforgotten. 12.15 Rage.

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6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Cycling.

Santos Tour Down Under. H’lights. 1.30 Cycling. Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road 2.30 Air Crash Investigations: Special Report. 3.30 Border Security: Int. 4.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer.

5.00 News. 5.30 Sydney Weekender.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Australian Idol.

8.40 The Hunters. 10.15 Murder In The Outback: The Falconio And Lees Mystery.

11.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Rugby League. Women’s International Test.

Australia v England. 3.00 NRL Sunday Footy: Las Vegas Pre-Show. 3.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 1. Penrith Panthers v Cronulla Sharks. 5.30 NRL Sunday Footy: Las Vegas Post-Match. 6.00 9News Sunday. 7.00 Married At First Sight. 8.45 60 Minutes. 9.45 9News Late. 10.15 See No Evil. 11.15 The First 48. 12.05 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 Are You RV Safe? 11.00 Luxury Escapes. 11.30 Buy To Build. 12.00 Australian Survivor. 1.30 Cook With Luke. 2.00 Everyday Gourmet it u tine e . 2.30 Basketball. ina . e i na erie . ut a t Melbourne Phoenix v Illawarra Hawks.

Game 2. 4.30 Good Chef Bad Chef. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 The Sunday Project.

7.00 Australian Survivor. 8.30 Matlock.

9.30 FBI. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Motor Racing. Hi-Tec Oils Super Series. 5.00 Heroines. New. 5.30 Hitler: Decoding A Dictator. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Ancient Greece By Train. 8.25 Emperor: Rise And Fall Of A Dynasty. 9.20 Legends Of The Pharaohs. 10.20 Great British Landmark Fixers. 11.15 Elvis’ Women. 2.40 Love Your Garden. 3.30 Employable Me (UK) 4.35 Bamay. 5.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 DVine Living. 11.00 I Escaped To The Country. 12.00 Escape To The Country.

2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 Cities Of The Underworld. 3.30 Steam Train Journeys.

4.30 I Escaped To The Country. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 Rosemary & Thyme.

8.30 Vera. 10.30 Extreme Railways. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Merv Hughes Fishing. 2.30 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates. 3.00 Mark Berg’s Fishing Addiction. 4.00 Motor MythBusters. 5.00 Hustle & Tow. 6.00 Border Security: Int. 7.00 Border Security. 8.30 MOVIE: Die Hard: With A Vengeance. (1995) 11.10 MOVIE: Surrogates. (2009) 1.10 Late Programs.

6.00 Flushed. 7.00 It’s Academic.

8.30 Get Arty. 9.00 Get Clever.

10.00 Holey Moley Australia. 11.30 Dream Home. 1.00 Home And Away. 4.00 TBA. 5.40 Dr Harry’s Animal Encounters. 6.30 Puppy School. 7.30 Law & Order: Criminal Intent.

8.30 Law & Order: SVU. 10.30 Bones. 12.30 The Blacklist. 1.30 Ordinary Joe. 2.30 9-1-1: Lone Star.

6.00 Morning Programs.

10.00 4x4 Adventures. 11.00 Escape Fishing. 11.30 Roads Less Travelled.

12.00 Navigating The World. 1.00 Diagnosis Murder. 2.00 JAG. 3.00 Top Gear Australia.

4.30 What’s Up Down Under. 5.00 Bondi Rescue. 5.30 Diagnosis Murder. 6.30 JAG. 7.30 Matlock. 8.30 NCIS. 11.20 CSI: Vegas.

12.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Deal Or No Deal.

8.00 Frasier. 10.00 Ridiculousness. 11.00 Stephen Colbert.

2.00 Ridiculousness. 3.00 Friends. 5.30 Frasier. 6.30 The Big Bang Theory.

10.00 Frasier.

11.00 Ridiculousness. 12.00 South Park.

12.30 Shopping. 1.30 South Park. 3.00 Shopping.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 ER. 2.45 Doctor Who. 3.30 A Bite To Eat. 4.00 Would I Lie To You? 4.30 MythBusters. 5.25 Love Your Garden. 6.10 George Clarke’s Adventures In Americana. 7.00 Spicks And Specks. 7.30 QI. 8.00 Sydney Gay And Lesbian Mardi Gras 2025. 11.05 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 3.50 Play School Art Time. 4.05 Grace’s Amazing Machines. 4.20 Odd Squad. 4.45 Gardening Australia Junior.

5.10 Octonauts And The Ring Of Fire. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.35 Moominvalley. 8.00 Horrible Histories. 8.30 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.15 Speechless. 9.55 Merlin. 10.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 News. 2.30 Aust Story. 3.00 News. 3.30 Offsiders. 4.00 Landline. 5.00 ABC News With Auslan. 5.30 ABC News Regional. 6.00 ABC Evening News. 6.30 Foreign Correspondent. 7.00 ABC National News. 7.30 Insiders. 8.40 If You’re Listening.

9.00 Nightly News. 9.30 Aust Story. 10.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.00 Turning Point. 9.30 TV Shop.

10.00 Getaway. 10.30 My Favorite Martian.

11.00 Skippy. 11.30 Avengers. 12.30 MOVIE: She’ll Have To Go. (1962) 2.30 MOVIE: The Lone Gun. (1954) 4.00 MOVIE: The Horse Soldiers. (1959) 6.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30 MOVIE: Gran Torino. (2008) 10.55 The Closer. 11.55 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.15 Rites Of Passage.

2.45 Jeopardy! 4.50 WorldWatch. 5.20 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic.

5.45 Domino Masters. 6.40 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 The UnXplained. 10.10 WWE Legends. 11.45 Hoarders. 12.30 The X-Files. 4.05 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

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6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Compass.

11.30 Songs Of Praise. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Australia. 2.30 Monty Don’s Adriatic Gardens. 3.30 Sue Perkins’ Big Adventure: Paris To Istanbul. 4.15 Extraordinary Escapes. 5.00 This Is Going To Be Big. 6.00 Antiques Roadshow. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Muster Dogs: Collies And Kelpies. 8.30 The Newsreader. 9.25 Love Me. 10.20 MOVIE: Cosi. (1996) 11.55 Late Programs.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show.

10.30 Oscars Red Carpet. 11.00 The Oscars. 3.00 Beat The Chasers UK. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 7News Local. 6.30 7News @ 6:30. 7.00 Home And Away.

7.30 Australian Idol.

9.10 Suits L.A. 10.10 The Oscars.

2.00 To Be Advised. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 Married At First Sight. 1.45 Innovation Nation. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 WIN News.

6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Married At First Sight. 9.00 Rise Of The Dolphins. 10.30 9News Late. 11.00 The Life And Murder Of Nicole Brown Simpson.

12.00 The Equalizer. 1.00 Hello SA. 1.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 Australian Survivor. 12.00 Farm To Fork. 12.30 Family Feud. 1.00 10 News First: Lunchtime. 2.00 Wheel Of Fortune. 2.30 Lingo. 3.30 10 News First: Afternoon.

4.00 Neighbours. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Australian Survivor. 8.40 NCIS: Sydney.

9.40 NCIS. 10.40 10’s Late News. 11.05 The Project. 12.05 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Saving Lives At Sea. 3.05 Shepherdess. 3.35 The Cook Up. 4.10 Britain’s Beautiful Rivers. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Sicily With Michael Portillo. 8.25 Dan Snow’s Greatest Discoveries. Return. 9.25 Inside Sydney Airport. 10.15 SBS World News Late. 10.45 Wisting. 12.25 A French Case. 2.20 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 Better Homes. 1.00 DVine Living.

1.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 Extreme Railways. 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 Doc Martin.

8.30 Inspector Morse. 10.50 Bargain Hunt.

11.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.30 Motor Racing. Night Thunder.

USA New Year Sprintcars. 3.30 Jade Fever.

4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Resto.

5.30 American Pickers: Best Of. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Outback Opal Hunters. 8.30 Adventure Gold Diggers. 9.30 Tougher In Alaska. 10.30 Frozen Gold. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Flushed. 7.00 It’s Academic.

8.30 Get Arty. 9.00 TBA. 10.30 House Rules. 12.00 Jabba’s Movies. 12.30 The Voice. 2.15 My France With Manu. 3.15 TBA. 5.00 Bondi Vet. 7.00 Judge Judy. 7.30 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. 9.30 Law & Order: Organized Crime. 10.30 Bones. 12.30 The Blacklist. 1.30 Alias. 2.30 9-1-1: Lone Star.

6.00 Shopping. 8.00 Everyday Gourmet. 8.30 Reel Action. 9.30 What’s Up Down Under. 10.00 Snap Happy. 10.30 Navigating The World.

11.30 Diagnosis Murder. 12.30 JAG. 1.30 Matlock. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 Evil. 11.20 Jake And The Fatman.

12.15 Shopping. 2.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.00 The Neighborhood.

1.30 King Of Queens. 2.00 Becker. 2.30 Frasier. 3.30 The Neighborhood. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 King Of Queens. 5.00 Becker.

5.30 Frasier. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends.

8.00 Big Bang. 9.30 Two And A Half Men. 10.30 The Neighborhood. 11.00 Frasier.

11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.05 ER. 2.45 Doctor Who. 3.30 A Bite To Eat. 4.00 Would I Lie To You? 4.30 MythBusters. 5.25 Love Your Garden. 6.10 George Clarke’s Adventures In Americana. 7.00 My Family.

7.30 QI. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 9.10 Whose Line Is It Anyway?

9.35 Eat The Invaders. 10.05 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 3.40 Mecha Builders. 3.55 Andy’s Dinosaur Adventures. 4.25 Builder Brothers Dream Factory. 5.20 Kangaroo Beach. 6.05 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.55 The Deep.

7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures.

7.50 Little Lunch. 8.05 Operation Ouch! 8.40 The Crystal Maze. 9.25 Street Science. 9.50 Merlin. 10.35 Late Programs.

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 12.00 News. 1.00 ABC News Day. 3.00 News. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 ABC News. 6.00 ABC News Hour. 7.00 National News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 News Tonight. 8.45 The Business. 9.00 The World. 10.00 Nightly News. 10.30 Foreign Correspondent. 11.00 News. 11.30 7.30. 12.00 News. 12.30 Q+A. 1.30 News. 1.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.50 World’s Greatest Transportation Marvels. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: The Dancing Years. (1950) 5.30 Filthy Garden SOS. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Death In Paradise.

8.40 Good Karma Hospital. 9.40 The Madame Blanc Mysteries. 10.40 The Closer.

11.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.00 Who Gets To Stay In Australia? 3.00 Wine Lovers’ Guide. 3.35 WorldWatch. 5.45 The Fast History Of. 6.10 Underground Worlds. 7.05 Jeopardy!

7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 MOVIE: Monty Python’s Life Of Brian. (1979) 10.15 The Weekly Football Wrap. 10.45 Forged In Fire.

11.35 Late Programs.

MONDAY, MARCH 3

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.25 MOVIE: They Shall Not Grow Old. (2018) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Landline. 2.00 Fake Or Fortune? 3.00 Simply Nigella. 3.30 Grand Designs. 4.15 Long Lost Family. 5.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow.

6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30.

8.00 Australian Story. 8.30 Four Corners.

9.15 Media Watch. 9.35 Q+A. 10.40 ABC Late News. 10.55 The Business. 11.10 Planet America. 11.40 Late Programs.

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

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1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 2.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.20 Australian Survivor. 11.30 Judge Judy. 12.00 Farm To Fork. 12.30 Family Feud. 1.00 10 News First: Lunchtime. 2.00 Wheel Of Fortune.

2.30 Lingo. 3.30 10 News First: Afternoon.

4.00 Neighbours. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Australian Survivor. 8.45 NCIS. 10.35 10’s Late News. 11.00 The Project. 12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Saving Lives At Sea. 3.00 The Weekly Football Wrap. 3.40 The Cook Up. 4.10 Britain’s Beautiful Rivers. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Great Coastal Railway Journeys. 8.30 Insight. Return. 9.30 Dateline. Return.

10.00 SBS World News Late. 10.30 Guillaume’s Paris. 11.30 Prisoner. 12.40 Fargo. 2.25 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.30 NBC Today. 12.00 Better Homes.

1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Creek To Coast. 2.30 My Greek Odyssey. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Medical Emergency. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Call The Midwife. 8.45 Inspector George Gently. 10.45 Air Crash Inv. 11.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Pawn Stars. 1.00 Outback Opal Hunters. 2.00 Adventure Gold Diggers.

3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Jade Fever. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Resto. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Outback Truckers. 9.30 Railroad Australia. 10.30 Deadliest Roads. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Flushed. 7.00 It’s Academic.

8.30 Get Arty. 9.00 TBA. 10.30 House Rules. 12.00 Angel. 3.00 TBA. 5.00 Bondi Vet. 7.00 Judge Judy.

7.30 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.

8.30 CSI: Miami.

9.30 CSI: New York.

10.30 CSI: Cyber. 11.30 Bones. 12.30 The Blacklist. 1.30 Alias. 2.30 9-1-1: Lone Star.

6.00 Shopping. 8.00 Everyday Gourmet. 8.30 Jake And The Fatman. 9.30 Diagnosis Murder.

11.30 JAG. 1.30 My Life Is Murder. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder.

5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 Bull.

12.15 Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder.

4.05 JAG.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.00 The Neighborhood.

1.30 King Of Queens. 2.00 Becker. 2.30 Frasier. 3.30 The Neighborhood. Final. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 King Of Queens. 5.00 Becker. 5.30 Frasier. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 Big Bang. 9.30 Two And A Half Men. 10.30 The Neighborhood. 11.00 Frasier. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.40 Ab Fab. 3.10 Doctor Who. 4.00 Would I Lie To You? 4.30 MythBusters. 5.25 Love Your Garden. 6.10 George Clarke’s Adventures In Americana. Final. 7.00 My Family. 7.30 QI. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Fisk. 9.00 Double Parked. 9.45 Optics. 10.15 ER. 11.00 Not Going Out. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 4.25 Builder Brothers Dream Factory. 5.20 Kangaroo Beach. 6.05 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.45 Ben And Holly.

7.00 The Deep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 Little Lunch. 8.05 Operation Ouch! 8.40 Deadly 60. 9.10 Foxes: Their Secret World. 10.00 Merlin. 10.50 Late Programs.

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 12.00 News. 1.00 ABC News Day. 3.00 News. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 ABC News. 6.00 ABC News Hour. 7.00 National News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 News Tonight. 8.45 The Business. 9.00 The World. 10.00 Nightly News. 10.15 Four Corners. 11.00 News. 11.30 7.30. 12.00 News. 12.30 Breakfast Couch.

1.00 News. 1.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. 12.00 Days Of Our Lives. 1.50 Good Karma Hospital. 2.50 Antiques Roadshow. 3.20 MOVIE: The 14. (1973) 5.30 Filthy Garden SOS. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 Shakespeare And Hathaway. 9.40 Agatha Christie’s Marple. 11.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.00 Dark Side Of The ‘90s. 2.55 Queer Sports. 3.50 WorldWatch.

5.45 The Fast History Of. 6.10 Underground Worlds. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Dark Side Of Reality TV. 10.20 Black Comedy In America. 12.10 Dark Side Of The ‘90s. 1.00 The Devil You Know. 2.40 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

TUESDAY, MARCH 4

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Call The Midwife. 2.00 Fake Or Fortune? 3.00 Simply Nigella.

3.25 Grand Designs. 4.15 Long Lost Family. 5.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice.

5.25 Antiques Roadshow. 6.25 Hard Quiz. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Foreign Correspondent. 8.30 The Role Of A Lifetime. 9.20 Queerstralia. 10.25 The ABC Of. 10.50 ABC Late News. 11.05 The Business. 11.25 Late Programs.

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Snowy Monaro

Balgownie Farm Agent: Elders Real Estate Cooma Contact: Tim Schofield 0428 526 733 WELCOME to Balgownie Farm. This picturesque property on the banks of the Delegate River gives buyers the opportunity to experience country living at its best. This property has been very well set up and maintained.

The three bedroom home on the banks of the Delegate River provides a very comfortable lifestyle. There is an open plan layout inside and the initial garage has been turned into a games room. There are sweeping verandahs overlooking the perfectly manicured lawns and gardens. A truly magical place to watch the sunrise and sunset. The owners pride themselves on growing their own vegetables in this unique garden. There are also plenty of sheds for the cars plus ample workshop space.

The farmland is set on 410 acres.

There has been an excellent pasture improvement program in place with pastures consisting of Phalaris, Ryegrass and Lucerne. The property is subdivided into 15 paddocks which makes it ideal for rotational grazing and spelling with some paddocks set aside annually for hay making. Fencing is a feature of this farm with plenty of newly constructed fences and gateways. This property also has a sound fertiliser history.

The property currently carries around 30 + cows and calves with the calves grown out to yearlings. There is a well equipped large shearing shed that allows room to do plenty of the work undercover. The cattle handling facilities are also very good. The steel yards are equipped with a crush and loading ramp.

There is also a large, enclosed hayshed that also can accommodate a tractor and farming machinery.

Balgownie has close to four kilometres of frontage to the Delegate River, which boasts a population of platypus and trout. At the far end of the property on a bend in the river you will find a charming small cottage to camp out and enjoy this paradise. This truly is an amazing place.

Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity. Call the exclusive selling agents today to book an inspection.

eldersrealestate.com.au

‘BALGOWNIE FARM’ Delegate | 166 HA / 410 AC

The perfect place to live the dream lifestyle in the country

• 3 bedroom brick veneer homestead with wrap around verandas.

• Extensive views of the beautifully established gardens.

• Around 4km frontage to the Delegate River • Various garage and workshop spaces • Shearing shed plus sheep and cattle yards • Improved pastures with fertilizer history • Excellent fencing subdivided into 15 paddocks • Large hay and machinery shed • Numerous dams and troughs • Carrying capacity estimated at 1,000 DSE • 9km from Delegate and 21km to Bombala • Separate camping hut on the banks of the Delegate River boasting Trout and Platypus.

Auction Friday 7th March, 11am Venue Delegate Country Club Tim Schofield 0428 526 733 Sam Green 0428 973 520 Elders Cooma eldersrealestate.com.au/300P175230 *Approx.

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A slice of alpine paradise 69 Illawong Rd Anglers Reach 5 Bed, 2 Bath, 2 Car $650,000 NESTLED in the serene alpine village of Anglers Reach, this charming two-storey residence at 69 Illawong Road presents an attractive opportunity for discerning investors. Boasting five well-appointed bedrooms and two modern bathrooms, this house offers both comfort and style in a tranquil setting.

The ground floor features three cosy bedrooms, accompanied by a contemporary bathroom, ensuring ample accommodation for guests or family. Ascend to the first floor to discover an inviting open plan living space, flanked by two additional bedrooms and a second, stylish bathroom. The heart of this home opens out onto an expansive deck, offering stunning vistas of the picturesque Lake Eucumbene—a perfect backdrop for alfresco dining or quiet reflection.

With a generous 664 square metre plot, this property includes parking for two vehicles and benefits from a fresh, renovated interior that adds a touch of sophistication to the rural charm. The inclusion of both wood heating and a reverse-cycle unit provides yearround comfort, whether it’s a cool summer evening or the depths of winter.

Located about 50kms from the esteemed Mt Selwyn Ski Resort and with summer fishing on the lake, this residence caters to all-seasons adventure.

Currently tenanted with a handsome return of $800 per week, this house represents a solid investment with immediate income potential.

This is an opportunity not to be missed—69 Illawong Road is more than a house; it’s a chance to own a slice of alpine paradise.

OPEN HOUSE FRIDAY 21ST FEB 4PM - 4:45PM

Seasonal Retreat or a Year-Round Sanctuary.

• Delightful sanctuary, perfectly tailored for the

• Nestled in the idyllic mountain village of Adaminaby.

growing family • Home features a splendid 11 x 4 metre, solar heated

• Comprising two furnished properties on an expansive 1130 square metre plot.

indoor pool • A highlight of this property

• 3-bed, 1-bath, while the second offers a 2-bed, 1-bath layout with car space

9 Lett Street, Adaminaby 5

2

1

$549,000

• One unit has long term tenant and returns $455 per week.

• Don’t miss the chance to invest in a slice of Adaminaby’s alpine lifestyle.

Exceptional Living Experience Awaits

is the immense rumpus room • Five well-appointed bedrooms, providing ample

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$860,000

Garage, ducted NG heating

OPEN HOUSE FRIDAY 21ST FEB 3PM TO 3:45PM

• Grand 4-bedroom, 2-storey, double brick abode

• Renovated house boasts a practical open plan living area

• Tastefully renovated kitchen awaits with a pristine new stove and cooktop

50 Queen Street, Bombala 4

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$650,000

1.5

• 1.5 garage featuring an electric door and direct home access.

Comfort, Style, and Convenience • Picturesque views from the front deck of vacant land and distant hills

• Set on a generous plot of 2023m2 lot

• Grounds offer a private oasis, several secluded nooks amid park-like surrounds

• Holiday Vibes

• Three well-appointed bedrooms, providing ample space for a growing family • Large front entertaining deck with built in spa

22 Yareen Road 3

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REDUCED to $520,000

• Solar panels to help with the cost of running the home.

CONTACT JODI ALEXANDER P: 6252 6121 M: 0414 865 922 E: monarosales@oneagency.com.au

www.oneagencyjodialexander.com.au

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Modern living in private location Address: ‘Kalimna’ 1809 Dry Plains Road, Wambrook NSW 2630 LOCATED just a short distance from Cooma along Dry Plains Road in the heart of the Snowy Mountains.

Set on approximately 53.81 hectares or 132.97 acres, ‘Kalimna’ offers modern day living in a rural setting.

The land is bound to the west

by Pat Ann Creek, providing a secure source of pristine water.

The property’s location offers outstanding views to the east and north as far as the eye can see.

The vegetation is predominantly

native, including scattered stands of Eucalypts offering a paradise for wildlife and birdlife, and enough space to run a few horses or other stock.

A modern home built only four years ago, comprising of three bedrooms, including a generous master suite with walk in wardrobe and ensuite bathroom, study, open plan kitchen, dining and living space, second or guest bathroom, internal laundry and mudroom.

Ensuring comfort throughout the winter months the house boasts double glazed windows and doors,

heated floors in the bathrooms, plus three sources of heating including a combustion wood fireplace, gas fireplace and electric heating.

The house water supply is all rainwater harvested from both house as well as shed with a storage capability of more than 70,000L in six tanks. The landscaped, well maintained and low maintenance grounds complete the perfect package and to top all this, the property also has a two bay workshop with a skillion roof on either side.

‘Kalimna’ presents the perfect

“Kalimna”

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lifestyle property where all the hard work has been done, with all the necessary infrastructure in place, ready for you to just walk on in.

Don’t miss your chance and come see for yourself. Contact the KMPL sales team on 02 6456 7232 to book your private inspection today.

‘Kalimna’ goes to auction on Tuesday March 11, 2025, at 6:30pm online and in room.

In room auction venue: 1 Park Street, Berridale NSW 2628 Online Auction Website: Realtair - www.buy.realtair.com/ properties/155484

“Havarest”

1 8 09 D ry Plains R oad , Wamb rook NSW 2630

37 Soho Street, Cooma NSW 2630

53.8 1 Ha or 1 32.97 Acres ( Approx.)

Opportunity Knocks!

Located less than 25 minutes drive north, northwest of Cooma along Dry lains Road.

The land bound to the west by at Ann Creek, a secure source of pristine water, o ering outstanding views to the east and north as far as the eye can see. redominantly native vegetation including sca ered stands of Eucalypts.

• Modern home built 4 years ago. The oor plan comprising of 3 bedrooms, including a generous master suite with walk in robe and ensuite bathroom, study, open plan kitchen, dining and living space, second or guest bathroom, internal laundry and mudroom.

• To ensure comfort during all seasons, windows and doors are double glazed, bathroom oors are heated plus there are three sources of heating including a combustion wood re place, gas re place, as well as electric heating.

• The house water supply is all rainwater harvested from both house as well as shed with a storage capability of more than 70,000L in 6 tanks.

• A two bay workshop with a skillion roof on either side, landscaped well maintained low maintenance grounds complete the perfect picture.

AGENTS COMMENTS: “ alimna” is the ideal lifestyle property in the heart of the Snowy Mountains, all the hard work is done with all the necessary infrastructure in place. A paradise for all local wild and bird life. lenty of space to run a few horses, sheep or other stock.

Don’t hesitate and contact our sales team now!

Contact: Nick Kirshner & Aaron Mackay P: 02 6456 7232 W: kirshnermackay.com.au Online Auction: Tuesday 11th March 2025 Commencing 6:30pm

Approx. 679.50m2

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Located only a short stroll from Cooma CBD. Gently sloping 679.50m2, low maintenance corner block.

Circa 1910 built period home in mostly original condition, with some alterations having taken place from approx. 1960s – 1980s.

• Floor plan comprising of spacious kitchen/dining, separate living, north easterly sunroom, three bedrooms, hallway, mudroom, centrally located bathroom, separate WC, laundry, rear under cover patio.

• Single car garage plus small garden shed.

• Established grounds and gardens.

AGENTS COMMENTS: The location of “Havarest” is certainly second to none. The property has stood the test of time with some alterations taking place over the years. The properties’ location is perfectly suited for those wishing to live close to restaurants, shops and cafes alike. The R1 zoning and location may also suit professional rooms or perhaps a home business, all subject to approvals from all relevant authorities of course.

If you’re looking for opportunity and location, don’t hesitate and contact our sales team now!

Contact: Aaron Mackay P: 02 6456 7232 W: kirshnermackay.com.au Online Auction: Tuesday 18th March 2025 Commencing 6:30pm

Venue: Online & In Room

Venue: Online & In Room

Inspect: By Appointment with Exclusive Agent Only.

Inspect: By Appointment with Exclusive Agent Only.

KIRSHNER MACKAY Property & Livestock

KIRSHNER MACKAY Property & Livestock

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Nothing idle about ‘Glenidle’ Address: 309 Bucky Springs Road, Bombala Asking: $875,000 Agent: Nutrien Harcourts Bombala LOOKING for a lifestyle opportunity with little to do? Glenidle inspections will not disappoint.

The property is located five minutes from Bombala along the sealed Bucky Springs Road and

features a lovely renovated fourbedroom, two-bathroom homestead set amongst 23.07ha/57.006ac.

The homestead is located along a gravel driveway (with gate and cattle grid at the driveway entrance) and has a secure fenced yard and established low maintenance gardens. A light-filled lounge that flows through to the open kitchen and dining, all living areas have verandah access and lovely rural view. All bedrooms contain built-in

wardrobes, both bathrooms have been updated recently in stylish neutral tones. The home features LPG gas cooking, reverse cycle air conditioning and pellet heater, and solar system on the roof that feeds back to the grid.

Water is secure with good rainwater storage to the homestead captured by the house and the shearing shed, three spring-fed dams and bore that feeds external taps for the gardens etc.

FOR SALE

Additional improvements include double garage with electric roller doors and PA door access to the house verandah, netted raised vegetable garden, three-bay machinery shed, meat safe/cool room, one-stand shearing shed with holding pens, cattle yards with crush and loading ramp.

Don’t delay, grab this wonderful lifestyle opportunity while you can.

FOR SALE

Lot 50 Delegate Road, Bombala River frontage & acreage minutes from Bombala!

Asking: $790,000

Lifestyle acreage this close to town with river frontage wont last long!

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Located 3.5kms west of Bombala along the sealed Delegate Road

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Water security with an approx. 650m frontage to the Bombala River along with Parsonage Creek traversing the property

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72.72ha/179.691ac of lightly timbered native pastures

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Improvements include a 2-stand shearing shed run by generator and timber sheep yards

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360-degree views over the local country side and in some positions, you can see all the way to the Snowy Mountains

No matter your plan, beat the rush and book your inspection today!

91 Gunningrach Road, Bombala Panoramic views? Yes Please!

Packed with mod cons and with space for all the family, there is so much to love about this property!

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4 bedrooms (2 with BIR), 2 bathrooms

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Spacious kitchen with walk in pantry, breakfast bar and dining area with slow combustion heater

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Loungeroom, sun/sitting room with glass doors to capture the outside view

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The home runs on tank water and also has access to town water if required

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Secure fenced yard with established gardens and water feature

Minutes to town, meters from the golf course, this is a wonderful family home for an active family that also wants some space.

Christine McIntosh Real Estate Sales

Bombala

M 0427 584 004

Asking: $550,000

E christine.mcintosh@nh.com.au

Frances Lomas

Property Management

M 0436 419 594

E frances.lomas@nutrien.com.au

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

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SATURDAY, MARCH 22 Sharks vs Rabbitohs Dolphins vs Wests Tigers Titans vs Knights

SUNDAY, MARCH 23 Eels vs Bulldogs Sea Eagles vs Raiders

Allegiant Stadium Allegiant Stadium Allianz Stadium Campbelltown Sports Stadium Suncorp Stadium Netstrata Jubilee Stadium 4 Pines Stadium AAMI Park

Rabbitohs vs Panthers

FRIDAY, MARCH 28 Roosters vs Titans Dolphins vs Broncos

SATURDAY, MARCH 29 Dragons vs Storm Cowboys vs Raiders Sharks vs Bulldogs

Sea Eagles vs Eels 4 Pines Stadium Wests Tigers vs Warriors Campbelltown Sports Stadium

ROUND 5 THURSDAY, APRIL 3 Raiders vs Sharks

FRIDAY, APRIL 4

Panthers vs Cowboys Rabbitohs vs Roosters

SATURDAY, APRIL 5

Eels vs Dragons Titans vs Dolphins Broncos vs Wests Tigers

SUNDAY, APRIL 6

Sea Eagles vs Storm Bulldogs vs Knights McDonald Jones Stadium Go Media Stadium Commbank Stadium WIN Stadium Qld Country Bank Stadium GIO Stadium Commbank Stadium Belmore Sportsground

Dolphins vs Panthers

FRIDAY, APRIL 11

Dragons vs Titans Broncos vs Roosters

SATURDAY, APRIL 12 Sharks vs Sea Eagles Rabbitohs vs Cowboys Eels vs Raiders

SUNDAY, APRIL 13

AAMI Park Go Media Stadium Suncorp Stadium Sharks Stadium Kayo Stadium Cbus Super Stadium Commbank Stadium 4 Pines Stadium

Sea Eagles vs Dragons

FRIDAY, APRIL 18

Bulldogs vs Rabbitohs Dolphins vs Storm

SATURDAY, APRIL 19 Warriors vs Broncos Roosters vs Panthers

SUNDAY, APRIL 20 Titans vs Raiders Knights vs Sharks

MONDAY, APRIL 21 Wests Tigers vs Eels Accor Stadium Allianz Stadium Suncorp Stadium Netstrata Jubilee Stadium Qld Country Bank Stadium Sharks Stadium

Commbank Stadium Accor Stadium Commbank Stadium Cbus Super Stadium Suncorp Stadium 4 Pines Stadium Accor Stadium

Suncorp Stadium WIN Stadium Suncorp Stadium Optus Stadium Optus Stadium TIO Stadium AAMI Park McDonald Jones Stadium

ROUND 7 THURSDAY, APRIL 17

ROUND

ROUND

Qld Country Bank Stadium Commbank Stadium GIO Stadium Leichhardt Oval

4 Pines Stadium Accor Stadium Suncorp Stadium

Broncos vs Bulldogs

FRIDAY, APRIL 25

Roosters vs Dragons Warriors vs Knights Storm vs Rabbitohs

Rabbitohs vs Knights Warriors vs Cowboys Wests Tigers vs Dragons Titans vs Bulldogs Panthers vs Broncos Storm vs Raiders

Cbus Super Stadium McDonald Jones Stadium Commbank Stadium

Suncorp Stadium Suncorp Stadium Suncorp Stadium Suncorp Stadium Suncorp Stadium Suncorp Stadium Suncorp Stadium Suncorp Stadium

Allianz Stadium Apollo Projects Stadium AAMI Park

ROUND

ROUND

ROUND

Eels vs Dolphins

FRIDAY, MAY 9

Knights vs Titans Rabbitohs vs Broncos

SATURDAY, MAY 10 Raiders vs Bulldogs Dragons vs Warriors Cowboys vs Panthers

SUNDAY, MAY 11

Storm vs Wests Tigers Sea Eagles vs Sharks

SUNDAY, JUNE 1

Rabbitohs vs Warriors Panthers vs Eels Roosters vs Raiders

ROUND 14

ROUND

ROUND

ROUND

Commbank Stadium McDonald Jones Stadium Accor Stadium GIO Stadium WIN Stadium Qld Country Bank Stadium AAMI Park 4 Pines Stadium

Sharks vs Warriors Broncos vs Titans

Raiders vs Rabbitohs Wests Tigers vs Panthers

McDonald Jones Stadium Accor Stadium Suncorp Stadium Qld Country Bank Stadium Sharks Stadium

ROUND 12 FRIDAY, MAY 23

Eels vs Sea Eagles

SATURDAY, MAY 24 Panthers vs Knights Roosters vs Sharks

SUNDAY, MAY 25 Warriors vs Raiders

FRIDAY, MAY 30

Dragons vs Knights

SATURDAY, MAY 31

Titans vs Storm Cowboys vs Wests Tigers Sea Eagles vs Broncos

GIO Stadium Commbank Stadium

MONDAY, JUNE 9 Bulldogs vs Eels

Accor Stadium

Sharks vs Dragons

Sharks Stadium

FRIDAY, JUNE 13

Titans vs Sea Eagles

Cbus Super Stadium

SATURDAY, JUNE 14 Knights vs Roosters Cowboys vs Dolphins

McDonald Jones Stadium Qld Country Bank Stadium

SUNDAY, JUNE 15

Rabbitohs vs Bulldogs

Accor Stadium

ROUND 16

ROUND

ROUND

Warriors vs Panthers Dolphins vs Knights Rabbitohs vs Storm

SUNDAY, JUNE 22

Broncos vs Sharks Roosters vs Cowboys Eels vs Titans

Commbank Stadium Carrington Park Industree Group Stadium Go Media Stadium

Go Media Stadium HBF Park Accor Stadium Suncorp Stadium Allianz Stadium Commbank Stadium

ROUND 17 THURSDAY, JUNE 26 FRIDAY, JUNE 27

Sea Eagles vs Wests Tigers Knights vs Raiders

SATURDAY, JUNE 28 Broncos vs Warriors Dragons vs Eels Rabbitohs vs Dolphins

SUNDAY, JUNE 29 Storm vs Sharks Titans vs Cowboys

Sharks vs Dolphins

SATURDAY, JULY 12 Knights vs Storm Dragons vs Roosters Cowboys vs Bulldogs

SUNDAY, JULY 13

Warriors vs Wests Tigers Eels vs Panthers Titans vs Broncos

ROUND

ROUND

ROUND

ROUND

Dolphins vs Cowboys

FRIDAY, JULY 18

SATURDAY, JULY 19 Raiders vs Eels Bulldogs vs Dragons Storm vs Sea Eagles

SUNDAY, JULY 20

Wests Tigers vs Titans Knights vs Warriors

Cowboys vs Dragons Broncos vs Eels

SATURDAY, JULY 26

Warriors vs Titans Panthers vs Wests Tigers Rabbitohs vs Sharks

SUNDAY, JULY 27

Raiders vs Knights Bulldogs vs Sea Eagles

Commbank Stadium 4 Pines Stadium McDonald Jones Stadium Suncorp Stadium WIN Stadium Accor Stadium AAMI Park Cbus Super Stadium

THURSDAY, JULY 31 Eels vs Storm

FRIDAY, AUGUST 1

Warriors vs Dolphins Broncos vs Rabbitohs

SATURDAY, AUGUST 2 Titans vs Panthers Dragons vs Raiders Sea Eagles vs Roosters

SUNDAY, AUGUST 3

Wests Tigers vs Bulldogs Sharks vs Cowboys

ROUND 18

ROUND 23

FRIDAY, JULY 4

THURSDAY, AUGUST 7

Cbus Super Stadium Qld Country Bank Stadium 4 Pines Stadium

SATURDAY, JULY 5 Raiders vs Dragons Cowboys vs Storm

Go Media Stadium Commbank Stadium Cbus Super Stadium

Suncorp Stadium Sharks Stadium Commbank Stadium GIO Stadium Accor Stadium AAMI Park Leichhardt Oval McDonald Jones Stadium

Allianz Stadium Qld Country Bank Stadium Suncorp Stadium Go Media Stadium Commbank Stadium Industree Group Stadium GIO Stadium TBC

Accor Stadium GIO Stadium Qld Country Bank Stadium

Storm vs Broncos

FRIDAY, AUGUST 8

Knights vs Panthers Raiders vs Sea Eagles

Dragons vs Sharks Dolphins vs Roosters Bulldogs vs Warriors

Commbank Stadium Go Media Stadium Suncorp Stadium Cbus Super Stadium WIN Stadium 4 Pines Stadium Commbank Stadium Sharks Stadium

McDonald Jones Stadium GIO Stadium

Cbus Super Stadium Commbank Stadium

ROUND 24 THURSDAY, AUGUST 14 Panthers vs Storm

Commbank Stadium

FRIDAY, AUGUST 15 Warriors vs Dragons Roosters vs Bulldogs

Go Media Stadium Allianz Stadium

SATURDAY, AUGUST 16 Sharks vs Titans Broncos vs Dolphins Rabbitohs vs Eels

SUNDAY, AUGUST 17

Wests Tigers vs Sea Eagles Cowboys vs Knights

Sharks Stadium Suncorp Stadium Allianz Stadium Allianz Stadium Qld Country Bank Stadium

ROUND 25 THURSDAY, AUGUST 21 Rabbitohs vs Dragons

Accor Stadium

FRIDAY, AUGUST 22 Panthers vs Raiders Storm vs Bulldogs

Glen Willow Stadium AAMI Park

SATURDAY, AUGUST 23 Sea Eagles vs Dolphins Titans vs Warriors Eels vs Roosters

4 Pines Stadium Cbus Super Stadium Commbank Stadium

SUNDAY, AUGUST 24

Knights vs Broncos Wests Tigers vs Cowboys

McDonald Jones Stadium Leichhardt Oval

ROUND 26 THURSDAY, AUGUST 28 Bulldogs vs Panthers

Accor Stadium

FRIDAY, AUGUST 29 Warriors vs Eels Storm vs Roosters

Raiders vs Wests Tigers Dragons vs Sea Eagles Cowboys vs Broncos

Go Media Stadium AAMI Park GIO Stadium Netstrata Jubilee Stadium Qld Country Bank Stadium

SUNDAY, AUGUST 31 Sharks vs Knights Dolphins vs Titans

Sharks Stadium Suncorp Stadium

ROUND 27 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 Broncos vs Storm

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 Sea Eagles vs Warriors Roosters vs Rabbitohs

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 AAMI Park

TOTAL

Netstrata Jubilee Stadium Suncorp Stadium Accor Stadium

Titans vs Rabbitohs Eels vs Cowboys

SATURDAY, AUGUST 30

ROUND 22

Netstrata Jubilee Stadium

Bulldogs vs Broncos

McDonald Jones Stadium Netstrata Jubilee Stadium Qld Country Bank Stadium

ROUND 21 FRIDAY, JULY 25

SATURDAY, AUGUST 9

SUNDAY, AUGUST 10 Sharks Stadium

ROUND 20 THURSDAY, JULY 17

Roosters vs Storm Campbelltown Sports Stadium

Allianz Stadium 4 Pines Stadium

ROUND 19

THURSDAY, JULY 24

Panthers vs Bulldogs Accor Stadium

Roosters vs Wests Tigers Sea Eagles vs Rabbitohs

Sharks vs Roosters Panthers vs Rabbitohs

THURSDAY, JUNE 12

Wests Tigers vs Raiders

Broncos vs Dragons Suncorp Stadium Raiders vs Titans GIO Stadium Wests Tigers vs Rabbitohs Campbelltown Sports Stadium

THURSDAY, MAY 22

Sharks Stadium Suncorp Stadium

SUNDAY, JUNE 8

SATURDAY, JUNE 21

Dolphins vs Warriors Cowboys vs Sea Eagles Sharks vs Storm

AAMI Park Suncorp Stadium

SATURDAY, JUNE 7

FRIDAY, JUNE 20

SATURDAY, MAY 17

McDonald Jones Stadium

Storm vs Cowboys Dolphins vs Dragons

ROUND 11

SUNDAY, JULY 6

FRIDAY, JULY 11

FRIDAY, JUNE 6

FRIDAY, MAY 16

Knights vs Eels Bulldogs vs Roosters

Accor Stadium Commbank Stadium Allianz Stadium

ROUND 15

ROUND 13 Suncorp Stadium

ROUND

Knights vs Sea Eagles

ROUND 10 THURSDAY, MAY 8

Bulldogs vs Dolphins Go Media Stadium Allianz Stadium

ROUND

THURSDAY, JUNE 5

SUNDAY, MAY 18

ROUND 8 THURSDAY, APRIL 24

SATURDAY, MAY 3

SUNDAY, MAY 4 GIO Stadium

ROUND 6 THURSDAY, APRIL 10

Storm vs Warriors Knights vs Wests Tigers

ROUND 4 THURSDAY, MARCH 27

Sharks vs Eels Roosters vs Dolphins

SUNDAY, MARCH 30

ROUND 3 THURSDAY, MARCH 20

ROUND

ROUND 9

ROUND 2 THURSDAY, MARCH 13

ROUND

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27

Cowboys vs Titans Panthers vs Sea Eagles

ROUND 1 Raiders vs Warriors Panthers vs Sharks

ROUND

SATURDAY, APRIL 26

1st 2nd 3rd SUNDAY, MARCH 2

8

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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 Dolphins vs Raiders Eels vs Knights

Suncorp Stadium 4 Pines Stadium Allianz Stadium WIN Stadium Cbus Super Stadium Accor Stadium Kayo Stadium Commbank Stadium

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“The Poplars”

In accordance with section 152D of the Roads Act 1993, notice is hereby given of the proposed sale of the Crown public roads listed in Schedule 1.

If a sale proceeds, the road(s) will cease to be a public road upon transfer of the road to freehold land in accordance with section 152H of the Act.

210 Middlingbank Road, Berridale NSW 2628 A/C: G Zulian

Saturday 5th April 2025

Schedule 1: • Crown roads at Grosses Plain including roads within and adjoining 2205 Barry Way. (File Ref: 24/14513, Cluster: 673794)

“Hobbs Range”

40 Hobbs Lane, Moonbah NSW 2627 A/C: Estate of B Pendergast

All interested persons are hereby invited to make submissions concerning the proposal to Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure – Crown Lands, PO Box 2215, DANGAR NSW 2309 within twenty-eight (28) days of the date of this advertisement.

Any person is entitled to make submissions with respect to the sale or disposal of the road. Please note that submissions may be referred to third parties (such as council or the applicant) for consideration in accordance with the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009.

For the Manager, Divestments

Saturday 12th April 2025

“Bellevue”

2174 Eucumbene Road, Nimmo NSW 2628 A/C: Bellevue Park

Saturday 3rd May 2025 LT0172

National Parks and Wildlife Service (the proponent) has engaged Apex Archaeology to assist in preparing an Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Assessment (ACHA) for the proposed upgrades to the Dead Horse Gap Walking Track and Thredbo River Track within Kosciuszko National Park NSW. The area of proposed works is located within the Snowy-Monaro Local Government Area.

These works may result in the application for an Aboriginal Heritage Impact Permit (AHIP) under Section 90 of the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974.

A process of Aboriginal community consultation in accordance with the Aboriginal cultural heritage consultation requirements for proponents 2010 is being initiated by Apex Archaeology on behalf of the proponent. The purpose of consultation with Aboriginal people is to assist the Department Secretary in their consideration and determination of the application.

The proponent invites Aboriginal people who hold cultural knowledge relevant to determining the cultural significance of Aboriginal objects and places within the study area to register an interest in the process of Aboriginal community consultation.

Please note that details of the Aboriginal people or organisations who register an interest in consultation will be forwarded to both Heritage NSW and the Eden Local Aboriginal Land Council. Please advise at the time of registration if you do not wish for your details to be forwarded to either entity.

The proponent’s project manager is Joshua Crawford who can be contacted via email at Joshua.Crawford@environment.nsw.gov.au.

Aboriginal stakeholders can register their interest by post to PO Box 236, Nowra, NSW 2541; via phone on 0482 646 644; or via peta@apexarchaeology.com.au. Please include the name and contact details of your preferred contact person in your registration.

Registrations will be accepted until COB 12 March 2025.

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Any person having any claim upon the estate of Anna Mariea Vincent, late of Bombala who died on 14 September 2024 must send particulars of the claim to the legal representative for the estate, care of Estates, MV Law, Level 2, 121 Marcus Clarke Street, Canberra City ACT 2601, within 30 days from publication of this notice. After that time and after 6 months from the date of death of the deceased the legal representative intends to distribute the property in the estate having regard only to the claims of which the legal representative had notice at the time of distribution.

Laura Evans, Solicitor for the Executor.

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Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Assessment: Dead Horse Gap Walking Track and Thredbo River Track, Kosciuszko National Park, NSW Notification and Registration of Aboriginal Interests

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BEST YET: The Monaro Committee in their thousands for Cancer Research for the Hot City has been overwhelm characters who Disco fundraiser. ed with the support made Hot City Pictured are Sandy Disco the success of the community Schofield and it was. PHOTO: , who Carolyn Ewart Dominic Kieler (centre) with the turned out Photography. dancers and

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1200 people packed the Cooma THE Snowy Monaro Multifunction Research president Centre. communiKaren McGufty has again showed The Hot City Disco ficke praised the final total its generosity the community performancraised. and passion for for its support. supporting each es comprised four main Sandy Schofi other with the characeld and Carolyn ters, about 50 “Once again Monaro local ‘dancers’, our community Ewart of the mcCr have been for Cancer Research Committee mcCr committee, the showed the driving force how generous staging its nity other behind the biggest fundraiser it is. We groups, and dozens commu- can’t thank yet. everyone involved sation’s productions over organiof volun- enough,” Across three exciting teers. the last 15-years. Mrs Mrs McGufficke nights, the McGufficke thanked mcCr’s Hot City said.

Hot City Disco “This has been Disco captivated our biggest fun- the duo for their ongoing eff thousands and forts had already fundraising ef- draiser orts. is on “Without Sandy and we look secured $210,000 more than $300,000. track to raise before the forward to and Carolyn, three night extravagan- sharing the final tally we wouldn’t have been able Over the three with everyza started. one.” stage these to nights, close wonderful events,” to Monaro Committee At the time of Mrs Gufficke said. for Cancer going to print, counting was ■ Read more on page still underway 3, 14 and 16 for

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Kearney jags first hole-in-one

By COOLAMATONG GOLF CLUB JYE Kearney had extra reason to celebrate in Sunday’s competition after capturing his first hole-in-one.

Always one to get excited, it seemed everyone else on the golf course heard the cheers as he picked his ball out of the 180 metre long, hole 17.

“It’s the craziest feeling ever, on the 17th too. I was pumped, yeah,” Jye said.

“It was pretty windy, I hit a five iron, it bounced before the green and then rolled onto the green with a bit of pace. We heard it hit the flag like super loud, it had pace on it, and it must have popped into the hole.

“Everyone was around, I went crazy. The whole valley heard me.”

Commenting on the weather, he said the group had considered finishing after nine holes as they were not playing well in the ‘super’ windy conditions.

“I didn’t have the greatest round, but obviously after that, it made my day. I’m getting my name on the board, pretty happy,” Jye said.

In the day’s competition, the annual Sandy Wallace Trophy was played in conjunction with the monthly medal with Josh Crawford winning the trophy with a fine 69 nett.

The runner-up was Dave Douglas with a nett 70, edging out third place Ross Thompson on a countback.

Ross Thompson broke his age yet again with a fine 82 scratch score for the

85-year-old veteran.

In A grade, Josh Crawford had 69, Ross Thompson 70, Gregg Quinn 71 and Steve Dunn 71.

In B grade, David Douglas had 70, Peter Hastings 72, Norm Archibald 73 and Stephen Edwards 73.

In C grade, Mareen Rupcic had 72 nett, Nadine Archibald 72, Janece Peters 72 and Richard Hendriks 72.

The ball competition for Sunday ran down to 74 nett score.

The longest drive for A grade was Nigel Bolton, Sam Noller in B grade, Benje Munce in C grade and Vickii Roarty for the ladies.

The men’s near pins were won by Richard Hendriks on three, Nigel Bolton on eight, Bruce Hart on 15 and Jye Kearney scoring the hole in one on the long hole 17.

The ladies near pins were won by Jan O’Halloran on eight and Maureen Rupcic on 17.

Members are reminded if they would like to play pennants to put their name down at the clubhouse.

After issues with the club’s Facebook page, a new page has been created. The club encourages everyone who previously followed or liked the previous page, to again follow the new page. www.facebook.com/ coolamatonggolf ACE: Jye Kearney celebrates his first hole-in-one. The milestone came on hole 17 at the Coolamatong Golf Course.

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Brilliant Babar spins Titans to victory

By RUSS HAYLOCK COOMA Titans all-rounder, Babar Rehman, has spun his side to a crucial win, taking the best figures of the Alpine Hotel one day competition to date. Rehman finished with 6-8 from 3.4 overs, a brilliant return to help secure a 99-run win.

The Titans set a score of 9-226 in the first innings, with contributions from Hassan

Nawaz (44) Mirza Zeeshan (42) and Mohsin Imran (41).

Rhythm got off to a watchful start with the bat, building to a score of 2-119.

The match became the Babar show from that point on, with the off-spinner picking up Stu Wood (37) as his first victim.

Rhythm then lost three more wickets without scoring a run, two more for Babar and one for Zeeshan.

In Bombala, the Jindabyne

Tigers kept up their winning form with an eight-wicket win. Mark Tonks (42) and Jason Cikos (47) threatened to post a big score, but they were both stopped in their tracks by Jindabyne’s spinners.

Tweakers Lucas Rixon (3-39), Dave Oxley (2-0) and Dave Tickell (2-34) did the bill of the damage, with Isaac Dawson’s unbeaten 60 helping them ease past Bombala’s

score of 139.

Meanwhile at Berridale, the hosts were bowled out for 175 inside 34 overs, an indiscretion that would cost them later on in the match.

Justin McCarey (49), Damien McCarey (39) and Tom King (31) all got starts but none could go on with them as Rylee Holland (3-33) and Simon Freebody (3-37) starred with the ball.

John Stanford and Kale Ross

then put on 68 as an opening stand before Ross was run out for 17.

Spinners Dan Watts (2-38) and Russ Haylock (1-12) gave Berridale an opening late in the match, but in the end Dalgety proved too strong and picked up a six-wicket win.

Round 10 will see Coffey’s return to the fold against the Titans, Rhythm take on Bombala and Dalgety do battle with Jindabyne.

Jones overall winner to claim Cooma stableford

By COOMA GOLF CLUB A LARGE field contested the Cooma Golf Club’s Saturday stableford with Fletch Jones the overall winner.

Jones finished with an impressive 44-points.

Mark Rainsford won A grade on a count back on 41 points, B grade was won by Roy Hankinson also on a count back with 37 points and the C grade winner was Angela

Andrews with 38 points.

Nearest the pin on hole four went to Colin Langdon, the ninth to Rainsford, 11 to Gino Cerro and 17 went to Terry Schofield.

Place getters on Saturday were David Stewart, Brian Tugwell, Nate Quodling, Laurence Cowie, Marcel Too, Marty Janota, Peter Ewart and Jimmy Nichols. Saturday was also the four-ballbest-ball which was won

by Rainsford and Greg Abraham.

On Sunday, Charles Quodling took home the win with 33 points.

Place getters were Nate Quodling, Mark Kenmir, Stephen Young and Garry Cornish.

The mid-week competition was a stableford.

Schofield topped the field of players with 39 points on a count back from Craig Schofield.

Mitch Hynes won A

grade with 37 points, B grade was won by Garry Cornish with 36 points and Craig Schofield won C grade.

Place getters were Claire Caldwell, Rainsford, Wayne Flynn, Ewart, Wheatley, Brian Searl, Frank McKnight and Gary Batten. Nearest the pin on nine went to Shannon Fergusson and 17 went to Cerro.

The men’s pennants teams had mixed results in

their round four matches.

The A scratch team was defeated by a strong Yowani team, going down 1-5 while the B handicap team won 4.5 – 1.5 against Goulbourn.

For the A Scratch team, Tom Stewart lost one hole down, Hunter Caldwell posted the only win for the team, 5-4, David Stewart lost 5-4, Mark Burke lost 4-3, James Ewert lost 2-1 and Lyndon Taylor lost 3-2.

The B Handicap team put in a solid performance with Mitch Hynes winning his match 3-1, Tim Young lost 2-1, Steven Wheatley halved his points with his opponent, Andreas Geach won 5-4, Paul Lloyd won 4-3 and Wayne Ryan won 3-2.

This week, the A scratch team will take on Murrumbidgee in Yass while the B handicap team has a bye.

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Future star athletes enjoy Snow Australia’s training open day THE next generation of Australian stars have taken advantage of the Snow Australia’s open day at the National Snowsports Training Centre (NSTC) in Jindabyne.

The open day allowed future athletes and the community to experience the state-of-the-art facilities at the training centre.

Participants took part in free airbag and acro sessions, and toured the NSTC grounds.

Sessions were run by some of the country’s finest and most experienced coaches.

Snow Australia organisers praised the efforts of participants, saying they were pleased with the turnout.

DEVELOPMENT: Young snowboarders and skiers took advantage of the Snow Australia open day at the National Snowsports Training Centre on Saturday.

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The slopes and airbag prove popular for participants at the open day.

Participants are helped by some of the nation’s leading snowsports coaches.

These young riders take part in the intro to plastics session run by Snow Australia.

Riders are excited to use the state-of-the-art facilities at the NSTC.

Jindabyne rugby union registrations now open THE Jindabyne Rugby Union Club is gearing up for an action-packed 2025 season, with junior training officially starting this week.

Young players keen to hit the field are encouraged to come along for a Tuesday training session from 4.30pm as the club begins preparations for another big year of rugby.

The club will field teams from under-10s through to senior men’s and women’s, providing opportunities for players of all skill levels to participate in the upcoming competition.

Registrations are now open for both junior and senior players, and the club welcomes new and returning members to sign up and get involved.

With a strong focus on teamwork, development, and enjoying the game, the club is looking forward to another successful season.

For more information or to register, visit the club’s website or follow their social media pages for updates.

FUN: The Jindabyne Rugby Union Club is encouraging young The Jindabyne club offers teams in age people to join its junior ranks for the upcoming season. groups from under 10s to seniors in a PHOTOS: jindabyne Rugby Union Club welcoming setting.

Miss Piggies are ready to take on new seasonal players.

Jindabyne Rugby Union Club junior team registrations are now open for 2025 season.

Junior Rugby Union teams are looking stronger than ever as they welcome new team members for the 2025 season.

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Women’s cricket opens opportunities

WOMEN’S cricket in the Snowy Monaro is off to a promising start with two matches in the last fortnight attracting new players to the game, and giving returning players the chance to once again show their skills.

The Monaro District Cricket Association held two women’s social matches during February with all ages and abilities taking part. While numbers were steady, at around 12 each game, the association is hoping to establish a women’s only competition next season.

In Sunday’s match the following players took part: Chris Haylock, Alison Starr, Lilly Starr, Pam Kimber, Mary Kimber, Nicole Claughton, Charlotte Claughton, Penny Carroll, Kristina King, and Tayla Wilson.

Monaro cricket volunteer and Berridale captain, Russ Haylock, was on hand to help out with some helpful tips and encouragement.

SUCCESS: The second match of Monaro women’s cricket saw plenty of excellent deliveries, shots and fine fielding.

PHOTO: Nathan Thompson

Sun ‘n’ Sand secures place in Canberra Guineas CANBERRA Racing Club conducted a strong ninerace program last Friday with four races providing ballot exemption for the winners and runners-up into the $200,000 Canberra Cup, the $165,000 National Sprint, the $165,000 Canberra Guineas and $200,000 Black Opal Stakes for twoyear-olds to be conducted on March 9.

From a local perspective, the win of the afternoon was by the Joseph and Jones Racing’s (JJR) Sun ‘N’ Sand ($2.90), ridden by Alysha Collett,

in the Guineas Prelude, defeating the favourite Xcessive Force ($2.60) trained by Dannielle Seib from Goulburn.

It was Sun ‘N’ Sand’s third win from only four starts, providing the ownership group of J J R Partnership, Whitby Bloodstock Pty Ltd, Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd, Mike Walcott, Mr D J Morton, Bill Garnock, Mrs V R Langtry, Mr W P Bolin and Ms S A Sproats with a real winning chance come Guineas day.

At the Sapphire Coast on February 13, JJR produced

Cougars to win the 1200 Maiden. Cougars is raced

by Maree Guthrie-Curran, Diana Jones, Barbara Joseph and a large syndicate of pre-dominantly female owners.

Also at the Sapphire Coast, father and son trainers David (Cooma) and Matt Kelley (Canberra) had Walk Up Start ($9) and Getty ($2.05 fav), respectively, engaged in a Benchmark 58 Hcp for Colts, Geldings and Entires.

Whilst Getty, under Coriah Keatings, led for the majority of the trip,

Walk Up Start, ridden perfectly by Amy McLucas, stalked the leaders and took a narrow gap along the rail to take precedence in the shadows of the post to defeat Getty and JJR’s Heavenly Legend, ridden

by Claire Ramsbotham, in third.

It was Walk Up Start’s third win since late November, and he also finished second in the recent Braidwood Cup. He is raced by the trainer and his wife Narrele, whilst Getty, who has finished top three in his last three starts, is raced by

syndicate members from Canberra and Bowral and also includes Noelene Whiting from Cooma.

Matt Kelley had a win with his parent’s newest racing acquisition at Queanbeyan on February 18.

Ridden by Coriah Keatings, Aquatempo ($7.50) defeated the $2.30 favourite Houdini Spirit and Lonhanova was third.

Aquatempo, a three-yearold filly, was having her first run for the stable having previously been trained in Brisbane and purchased on-line by

David Kelley in early January.

Meanwhile, Jindabyne hobby trainer Kevin Byrne headed to Orange recently and was not disappointed by his ever consistent gelding Rager who finished second to Liquor Talk. Rager had won at his previous start at Tumbarumba.

Racing this weekend will see local horses head to the very popular Yass Picnic Races on Saturday, whilst there are also meetings on Friday at Goulburn, Wagga on Saturday and Moruya on Sunday.

Men’s open attracts large field, Elton victorius

By BOMBALA GOLF CLUB KORIE Elton has showed his class to win the Bombala Golf Club’s Men’s Open Tournament.

The club staged the tournament over the weekend, moving its big event from May to the warmer month of February.

“We were lucky to have a very warm day and we had 58 players hit off, a big increase to what we have had over the last few years,” Bombala Golf Club treasurer and stalwart, Di Ingram, said.

“The course was in great condition with our voluntary workers spending a lot of time mowing and cleaning up following the

recent storms.

“Thank you to all who gave of their time in preparing the course.”

The ladies in the kitchen provided a beautiful meal with many compliments coming for their efforts.

Ms Ingram thanked the sponsors for the event.

Without their support we would struggle to hold a successful tournament.

We sincerely appreciate your generosity.

Our sponsors - Toyota Material Handling, McMahons Transport, Club Bombala, Koppers Performance Chemicals, Dongwha, Bizzs Farm, Forestry & Civil Contracting Pty. Ltd, Bombala Cycle &

Chainsaws, Hewsaw Pty Ltd, Sapphire Plaster, Pinegro Products, Bombala Tyres Pty Ltd, Mainstreet, and late R. Baird.

The Bombala players had a great day, winning the majority of the trophies.

Open champion - Korie Elton. Bombala. 75 Best nett overall - Lakyn Tonks. Bombala. 71 nett.

A grade scratch Mark Duncan on c/b.

Queanbeyan. 77 B grade scratch Simon Stephen on c/b.

Bombala. 85 C grade scratch - Phillip Shilling. Bombala. 100 A grade scratch r/u.

Wayne Elton. 77 B grade scratch r/u.

Brad Yelds. Bombala. 85 C grade scratch r/u.

Pepper Thompson.

Bombala. 102 A grade handicap. Leon Jones. 73 nett.

B grade handicap.

Alan Parsons. Coola. 79 nett.

C grade handicap.

Matt Green. Bombala.

75 nett.

Junior handicap.

Cole Haigh.

Coolamatong 78 nett.

A grade handicap r/u.

Ian Smith. Eden. 75 nett.

B grade handicap r/u.

Daniel Douch. Bombala.

82 nett.

C grade handicap

r/u. Tommy Kimber.

Delegate. 79 nett.

A grade last nine hcp. Neil Thompson.

Bombala. 32 nett.

B grade last nine hcp.

Robert Haigh. Coola.

41 nett.

C grade last nine hcp. Mick Shannon.

Bombala.

31 nett.

Longest drive – A grade, Ian Smith; B grade, Simon Stephen; C grade, Mick Shannon.

Teams event - Leon Jones, Wayne Elton, and Korie Elton. 213 nett.

Nearest the pin on five - Leon Jones. 13, Mark Davidson. Eden. 17.

Simon Stephen.

Veterans Trophy. Peter

Gordon. Eden. 76 nett.

Sunday was the fourball-best-ball -winners were Kristen Peters and Phillip Shilling 67 nett. Runners-up were Merv Douch and Pepper Thompson 68 nett.

Nearest the pin on 17 was won by Kristen Peters.

Golden shot, Wayne Elton.

Golf program Ladies Wednesday August 28 stableford, club trophy.

Members.

Saturday March 1 - stableford, club trophy. ind. acc.

Sunday March 2 - par, R. Brown trophy.

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Sailors in action

By ELIZABETH SLATER, LAKE JINDABYNE SAILING CLUB

THE Lake Jindabyne Sailing Club held the seventh of eight points score handicap races in the Wednesday summer series last week.

The wind was eightknots and the course was beyond the islands and out to town, due to the low water levels.

There were a few changes to the fleet to keep the result-takers and sailors on their toes and the start sequence has been quickened to a three minute sequence to get everyone off the start and racing faster.

There were some changes to boats as some boats had been heavily damaged in the January winds. It was good to see Alistair Cross back on the water, though unfortunately some of the pin repairs to the shrouds and mast did not hold up, and he did not finish the race.

Sailors appreciated the efforts of the crew aboard the rescue boat and the new four-stroke motor for the smooth rescue.

The Mulhollands’, Martin and Eli, were out in their newly launched Flying 11 and came in seventh in division 1.

The club was joined by new member Alex Thomas who sailed one of the club lasers and sailed a good

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Eli and Marty Mulholland on their Flying Eleven.

race.

The winner of division 1 was Mark Baker, with Kerry McGaw second and commodore Steve Osbourne third.

In division 2, Barney sailed Andrew Kennedy’s boat well, bringing it in first, with Doug Patterson second and Adam Robinson third.

Snowboarders make their mark internationally THE northern winter has been one of the busiest ones for Australian snowboarders who are making their mark on the international scene.

The snowboard cross team continues to excel, highlighted by a pair of World Cup podiums for Josie Baff and a silver medal for Cam Bolton. The new wave of talent coming through has also been busy with NSW Institute of Sport and emerging talent program riders excelling

at European Cup level.

Ben Tudhope is again on fire in the world of para snowboard, rarely off the podium and finishing the World Cup Banked Slalom season in second place.

Aaron McCarthy’s debut international season has been extremely impressive, taking out the Banked Slalom European Cup overall title and aiming for even bigger things.

Leading alpine snowboarders, Harvey Edmanson and Millie

Bongiorno, have been arguably Australia’s busiest athletes this northern winter, clocking up 35 starts between them in just over two months.

Edmanson’s bronze medal last week in the Austrian National Championships was a highlight. There’s still plenty more to come with World Championships in Canada and Switzerland in March as Australian athletes continue to proudly fly the Aussie flag around the world.

Athletes in high demand TWO Australian snowsports athletes are part of a mental health program built around elite athletes delivering powerful talks to high school students, with the initiative preparing for its biggest year yet with close to 100 schools signed up for 2025.

The AIS Mental Fitness Program, which is a joint venture with the Black Dog Institute, has seen participation numbers increase by almost 200

per cent since launching six years ago.

The program enters a new chapter this year, with 25 national athletes appointed as ambassadors including alpine skier, Sammie Gaul, and aerial skier, Abbey Willcox.

Last year, more than 20,000 students sat down with some of the nations’ top athletes to learn about their personal battles and stories of resilience.

Research from the Black Dog Institute reveals more than 75 per cent of mental health issues develop before the age of 25, highlighting the significance of tackling the subject from an early age.

Over the next 12 months the athletes will visit high schools and sports clubs across the country to share evidence-based strategies on how to keep mentally fit.

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Billy cart derby breaks records SPEED: Harvey Lloyd joined a record field of racers in this year’s Monaro Billy Cart Derby.

PHOTO: Nathan Thompson

ORGANISERS PRAISE PARTICIPANTS, CROWD

By NATHAN THOMPSON

president, Tony Nassar, praised the efforts of all participants.

Mr Nassar, said the car club, which hosts the event each year, is proud to hold the derby.

“We had another wonderful event with record entries and a new speed benchmark.

“It was a terrific day. We want it to be family-friendly and get the kids away from the computer and devices.”

The action on the track was the most competitive it has

RECORD entries and a new top speed has marked arguably the most successful Monaro Billy Cart Derby.

More than 50 racers navigated the Cooma Showgrounds course as hundreds lined the track for one of the region’s most popular, family-friendly events.

Monaro Billy Cart Derby organiser and Cooma Car Club

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been with drivers registering speeds in the high 30s and some breaking the 40km/h barrier.

Alan Roberts of Wollongong set a new Monaro Billy Cart Derby record of 45km/h, and clocking the fastest time of the day.

Cart designs ranged from boats to bikes with families enjoying the experience of building them.

The Australian Army again attended the derby, racing

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carts and talking with locals about life in the military.

One of the highlights of the derby is the community spirit it produces. The Cooma Salvation Army was in attendance and Cooma Community Chest took entry donations at the gate.

“While the billy cart races provided plenty of excitement, the heart of the day was about connection. Events like this allow us to be present in our community, sharing kindness, encouragement, and support

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in practical ways,” Cooma Salvation Army Corps Officer, Bryan Bartlett, said.

“Whether through a simple conversation, a bottle of water, or just being available to listen, we love showing the heart of Jesus through action.

“It was a bright energetic day filled with excitement, competition, and community spirit.”

Member of the Legislative Council, Nichole Overall, was on hand to wave the carts off.

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Beat the Burn raises $200k

Tyrolean Trails Development to go ahead

Beat the Burn 2025 participants, on day three, hiked 23km of the Main Range Track - 800m elevation gain, 30,000 steps, to reach the top.

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By TRISTA HEATH COUNCILLORS approved the Tyrolean Trails Development Application, as part of the Lake Jindabyne Shared Trail project, put forward in the meeting on Thursday 20 February.

Considered a win among the community, the approval of approximately 29 kms of mountain bike trails, comprising the existing Tyrolean/Mill Creek trail networks along with the construction of a car park off Rainbow Drive and associated amenities and infrastructure will now enter its next stage.

Trail builder and expert, Paul Gardner, spoke in the public forum in support of the project.

Mr Gardner said he has been riding bikes for more than 50 years and started a business in Jindabyne in 2010 building and maintaining mountain bike trails.

He is passionate about the mountain bike tourism in the town.

“In 2011 the Lake Jindabyne Shared Trail Committee was formed followed by the formation of the Jindabyne Trail Stewardship to manage the current and future trail networks in Jindabyne,” Mr Gardner said.

“In 2018, Jindabyne received $12 million funding from the NSW Government to complete the shared trail around the lake, which was fantastic and what we needed to get the job done.”

The consultation process for the trail layout was back in mid 2021 and DA submitted for public exhibition in February 2024.

Community consultation for the Mill Creek component of the Jindabyne Shared Trail project commenced in mid-2021.

NSW Firefighters ascend on Jindabyne to fundraise for burns unit

By TRISTA HEATH LAST week, more than 80 Fire and RescueNSW (FRNSW)and ACT firefighter’s setup camp at the NRMA Holiday Park at Jindabyne to compete in a range of physical activities to raise funds and awareness for NSW kids who survive serious burn injuries. Over the week, the firefighters hiked more than 60kms between Thredbo, Perisher and Charlotte Pass. Road

cyclists covered more than 400kms taking on the infamous Beloka Wall.

Beat the Burn organiser, Daniel Austin, said this year is the biggest year yet for money raised; more than $200,000, the largest amount that firefighters have handed over to the burns unit ever.

“Beat the Burn holds multiple events throughout the year, we raised more than $8,000 at our City to Surf event in August, then there’s this main event here

in Jindabyne, as well as hosting an open day at fire stations across the state,” Mr Austin said.

“We have always loved coming to Jindabyne, everyone here makes us feel very welcome, it was only today that when hiking the Thredo Valley Trail people stopped and asked us what we were doing and once we explained they donated $50 on the spot, just after talking to us for a few minutes.”

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Centre welcomes next gen

By NATHAN THOMPSON THE Snowy Mountains reputation for producing Winter Olympians is only going to strengthen as the next generation of stars take advantage of the Snow Australia National Snowsports Training Centre (NSTC), right on their doorstep.

The Jindabyne facility is touted as a state-of-the-art setup, designed to support community, development and elite performance athletes.

Snow Australia held a well-attended community open day on Saturday, where snowboarders and skiers of all abilities and ages were able to take part in free airbag and acro sessions.

Participants from Jindabyne and across the state took advantage of the opportunity to learn from leading coaches while using the world-class facilities.

Park sessions included an intro to plastics for first-time airbag users, park development airbag and development and high-performance air bag.

The acro sessions catered for tiny tumblers aged three to four and an open bounce program for older participants.

Snow Australia is encouraging the community to utilise the NSTC which can be used by all members of the public.

LEAPING: The airbag proves popular at the National Snowsports Training Centre open day, run by Snow Australia.

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Billy cart derby breaks record for drivers, crowd

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Showgrounds course as hundreds lined the track for one of the region’s most popular, family-friendly events.

Monaro Billy Cart Derby organiser and Cooma Car Club president, Tony Nassar,

RECORD entries and a new top speed has marked arguably the most successful Monaro Billy Cart Derby.

More than 50 racers navigated the Cooma

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praised the efforts of all participants. Mr Nassar, said the car club, which hosts the event each year, is proud to hold the derby.

“We had another wonderful event. We had record entries and a new speed benchmark,”

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Mr Nassar said.

“It was a terrific day. We want it to be family-friendly and get the kids away from the computer and devices.”

The action on the track was the most competitive it has been with drivers registering

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speeds in the high 30s and some breaking the 40km/h barrier.

Alan Roberts of Wollongong set a new Monaro Billy Cart Derby record of 45km/h, and clocking the fastest time of the day.

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