Monaro Post - March 27, 2024

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

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Chamber calls for open doors Businesses urged to band together over Easter weekend

By NATHAN THOMPSON THE Cooma Chamber of Commerce is calling on local businesses to throw open their doors this Easter long weekend and provide a boost to the town’s economy.

Chamber president Sandy Schofield is urging the business community to band together this weekend by opening on what is one of the Snowy Monaro’s busiest weekends.

As thousands of visitors pass through Cooma over the four day weekend, Mrs Schofield said it is imperative businesses in Cooma’s CBD are open to encourage people to stop in town.

“We are pushing businesses to open over the weekend. The Chamber appreciates it can be hard with staffing but if we all band together we will all do better,” Mrs Schofield said.

“We have an incredible opportunity to showcase our vibrant community. As the entrance to the breathtaking Snowy Mountains, our town is set to welcome an influx of eager tourists looking to experience the beauty of our region.

“We are calling on local businesses to join us in making this

Easter weekend an unforgettable experience for visitors and locals alike.

“By opening your doors you are not just providing a service, you are becoming an integral part of an economic boost that will benefit us all.”

The Snowy Monaro has a number of events on over the Easter weekend with each set to attract thousands.

In Berridale, the Lions Club will celebrate its 50th Easter Fair. Thousands turned out for last year’s fair, and with more stalls and activities in the works for 2024, this year’s offering is set to be bigger than last year.

Adaminaby also has its popular Easter Fair with the town preparing for one of its most important weekends of the year. In Brebdo, the machinery and truck show has a dedicated following, and with visitors to these events passing through Cooma, Mrs Schofield is hoping they stop and spend time in town.

“Let’s show the power of community spirit and support each other in making this Easter weekend a resounding success,” Mrs Schofield said.

SHOP LOCAL: Cooma Chamber of Commerce committee member and local business owner Richard Mack and Chamber president Sandy Schofield is calling on Cooma businesses to open their doors this long weekend.

PHOTO: Nathan Thompson

Funding for Brown Mountain WORK will soon begin to repair the largest of nine landslip sites on the Snowy Mountains Highway at Brown Mountain.

Work will be carried out from Monday April 8 about 800 metres west of the Brown Mountain Power Station, to repair significant damage caused by severe weather events in 2022.

The federal and state governments are funding this $2.6 million project through the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements Transport for NSW has appointed specialist ground engineering contractors, Piling & Concreting Australia to repair the landslip damage and fully restore the road at this location.

Piling & Concreting Australia will drill and install more than three kilometres of seven-metrelong steel rods, known as soil nails, to anchor the section of failed slope before applying a layer of spray-on concrete to prevent further erosion.

The work, which will take about 20 weeks to complete, has been planned to keep traffic moving as an important link between the ACT and Far South Coast while also ensuring the safety of motorists and workers.

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Read the news your way at new website THE Monaro Post and Jindabyne Summit Sun newspapers today (Wednesday March 27) announced a new chapter in its 17year history with the launch of a new website and information portal for Cooma, Jindabyne, Bombala and the Snowy Monaro region.

The new websites have been under development for the last four months and has been built utilising a market leading news content management system.

Edward Higgins, CEO at Monaro Media Group - publishers of this masthead - said the company was pleased to be launching these comprehensive news and information sites as part of its transition into becoming a true multimedia news and information provider for the Snowy Monaro region and beyond.

“For the first time, website visitors will be able to access all the same articles that appear in the print edition via the website,” he said.

“Most of the website content will require a paid subscription, however readers will have open access to What’s On sections as well as selected local news articles and special publications like the Snowpost, Snowy Monaro Farmer and South Coastal Life.

“We believe our full digital subscription offering provides great value for money for our

Easter church service times FOR many Snowy Monaro residents, this Easter weekend will be a time for reflection and prayer.

Churches throughout the region will hold extra services across the four-days.

There are services for Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Saturday and Easter Sunday.

Anglican Parish Maundy Thursday 6pm - St Paul’s Cooma (foot washing, Holy Communion) Good Friday 9am - St Paul’s Cooma contemplative service (not Holy Communion) 3pm - St John’s Adaminaby Easter Saturday 8am - St Peter’s Nimmitabel 1045am - St Andrew’s Jerangle (combined with St Bartholomews Bredbo) Easter Sunday 10am - St Paul’s Cooma 1130am - St John’s Numeralla 4pm - St John’s Adaminaby

NEW CHAPTER: The Monaro Post and Jindabyne Summit Sun mastheads have launched a new website. The new platform bolsters local reporting. readers who will save up to 20 percent compared to the printed edition. Revenue received from digital subscriptions will help to continue to fund the quality, local journalism that our staff produce.”

Subscribers to the Monaro Post website will be get full access to the website, digital newspaper replica editions, and a weekly

email newsletter.

The new classifieds section of the site featuring all classifieds and employment advertisements is another important feature of the site which will be completed in April 2024.

For the first time, visitors to the site will be able to view classifieds ads in a PDF format.

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Rural residents learn life-saving skills

FEEDBACK: Residents, tourism and business operators are being encouraged to have their say on the Snowy Monaro’s tourism industry to help guide Council’s new regional tourism strategy.

PHOTO: Trista Heath

Tourism strategy to drive sector

Council calls for resident, business feedback

“I encourage everyone to take a few minutes to go through the survey and have your say on the future of this important part of our local Snowy Monaro economy.”

In addition to aiding in the development of a new overarching strategy, community feedback will help inform Council’s wider decision-making on tourism management, marketing, infrastructure and development.

For those preferring to complete the questionnaire manually, they can pop into the Cooma or Bombala Visitor Centres.

This research project is being conducted by an independent company specialising in this field, to ensure all responses remain strictly confidential and to guarantee the validity of the results.

Visit www.yoursaysnowymonaro.com.au/tourismsurvey today to share your thoughts and help shape the future of tourism in the Snowy Monaro. The online survey can be completed on your computer, tablet, phone or other device with internet access.

Feddback closes 11.59pm on Tuesday April 30.

SNOWY Monaro residents and businesses are invited to share their views on tourism in our region and its impacts on community, economy, and environment with the launch of the Snowy Monaro Tourism survey.

The community feedback received will be used to create Council’s new tourism strategy.

The short survey should only take around 10 minutes to complete, with straightforward questions about personal experiences with tourism, how you would like the industry developed and promoted locally, and the kinds

of visitor offerings you value.

Snowy Monaro Mayor Chris Hanna said the survey is an important opportunity for the community to shape the future direction of the local tourism industry.

“This is the first time we have undertaken a regionwide survey on tourism and how it impacts our communities and businesses,” Cr Hanna said.

“The results will help Council to create our new tourism strategy, and make sure that we really understand and can capture the community’s views, priorities and needs.

SNOWY Monaro Regional Council has wrapped up its series of free first aid courses for rural residents, helping more 170 community members with vital skills to respond to emergencies in their local area.

Running from mid2023 to February 2024, 11 courses were held across the region, reaching residents in locations such as Smiths Road, Rocky Plain, and Mila.

This project received grant funding from the Australian Government under the Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Grants Program – Strengthening Communities Safer Places Project.

“These free first aid courses have been a fantastic opportunity for our rural residents to gain valuable skills that could make a real difference in an emergency,’ Snowy Monaro Mayor Chris Hanna said.

“With many of our communities located far from medical services, having these essential first aid abilities readily available is critical in the crucial minutes before professional help arrives.”

The courses, delivered by qualified trainers, covered a range of essential

first aid topics, including: CPR and defibrillation, wound care, burns and bites, resuscitation techniques and basic life support.

Participants praised the program for its informative and engaging delivery, with many highlighting the convenience of having the training delivered locally within their communities.

“The course was very enjoyable and informative,” one participant said.

“It was fantastic to have it held in our local area, making it easy for everyone to attend.”

In addition to the first aid training, Council has also undertaken installation of defibrillators at almost two dozen rural halls across the region, along with substantial upgrades and renovations to many of the halls themselves.

This investment complements the first aid training program, further bolstering emergency preparedness across the Snowy Monaro.

By equipping residents with life-saving skills and providing access to defibrillators, Council is building stronger, more resilient rural communities that are better prepared to respond to future emergencies and natural disasters.

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danger Community group finds new home Bushfire period extended

By NATHAN THOMPSON

MADE in the Monaro might have a new home, but volunteers of the not-for-profit organisation say the store hasn’t lost any of its charm and community feel since relocating.

After five years at their Vale Street, Cooma, premises, the community enterprise couldn’t afford the increased rent. The search for a new shop front commenced and despite initial concerns a suitable location would be found, the group now calls Bombala Street home.

The search for a new base landed a shop front next to Schoo’s Studio. Theo Schoo who owns both shops came to Made in the Monaro’s rescue and has earned praise from the organisation’s volunteers.

Karen Farrell, Made in the Monaro treasurer, said Mr Schoo’s support has allowed the group to continue operating.

“We are so grateful for Theo’s support. He offered the shop at a very reasonable rate and has been very supportive,” Mrs Farrell said.

“The shop is still in Cooma’s CBD which we are pleased about. We have worked very hard to build our store up and we have more than 100 members, things are going well.”

The group started in 2014 as part of the Renew Cooma initiative, where local artisans and creative types were supported to turn the talents into a business.

Made in the Monaro has stood the test of time and has become a popular Cooma business.

The group officially unveiled

GRAND OPENING: Made in the Monaro still has a retail presence in Cooma after securing a new shopfront in Bombala Street. The group showcases the handmade talents of locals and has more than 100 members.

Maureen, Elizabeth and Evelyn enjoy the opening.

PHOTO: Nathan Thompson their new shop last week with a grand opening bringing together customers and Made in the Monaro members.

“It’s exciting to have held our grand opening and to celebrate

our new store. We still have space for our community workshops and member gatherings, as well as a nice retail setting,” Mrs Farrell said.

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at 31 Bombala Street, and is open everyday expect Sunday.

The shop sells quality handmade items and showcases the talents of many locals.

THE NSW Rural Fire Service has extended the statutory Bush Fire Danger Period in the Snowy Monaro local government area due to continuing dry conditions.

NSW RFS Inspector Langdon Gould said the Bush Fire Danger Period usually ends on March 31 but had been extended this year due to the combination of prevailing dry conditions and cured vegetation growth in the Monaro Rural Fire District.

“The extension means anyone wishing to light a fire in the Snowy Monaro Regional local government area will still require a fire permit and undertaking of burn notifications,” Inspector Gould said.

“Fire permits are free and available from your local fire station or Fire Control Centre.

“Residents must also notify neighbouring land owners and their local fire authority at least 24 hours prior to burning.”

Inspector Gould said the decision to extend the Bush Fire Danger Period was made in consultation with local RFS Senior Officers and land management agencies.

He said safety of all Snowy Monaro residents is paramount, and we have acted accordingly by extending the Bush Fire Danger Period until April 30, 2024.

“Now is not the time for anyone to become complacent about the risk of bush and grass fires, and we urge all residents to have a completed Bush Fire Survival Plan available, and to report any unattended fires they see to Triple Zero (000) immediately.”

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Bombala saleyards avoid closure

By KAREN FORMAN BOMBALA’s livestock yards have narrowly escaped immediate closure due to safety concerns, but will be the subject of an urgent meeting between Snowy Monaro Regional Council and stakeholders.

The meeting will discuss strategies required for the saleyards to remain open long-term and avoid imminent closure of the facility.

Council’s CEO David Hogan had recommended to the March 21 monthly council meeting, held at Bombala, that access to the yards should be stopped as soon as possible based on the outcomes of a safety inspection of the yards, until such time as necessary improvements could be undertaken.

Mr Hogan further recommended Council advise the community it is willing to consider expressions of interest from any parties willing to take on and operate the facility based on the criteria that the lessee would need to make an investment into upgrading the facility.

However, Bombala based councillor and farmer, Bob Stewart, told the meeting an immediate closure would be ‘devastating’ for the rural community. Cr Stewart presented an alternate resolution, which after 1.5 hours of debate, most of it in committee, was passed.

Cr Stewart called for Council to invite key users of the facility to be engaged in a meeting in the following five business days from Thursday March 21 to work through a solution with saleyard users.

Cr Stewart expressed his disappointment that the recommendation to close the facility immediately had ‘appeared all of a sudden at this meeting’ and an expression of interest had not been followed-up.

“We have to take responsibility for how poorly this has been handled. You don’t realise the importance of the depot yards to the rural community,” Cr Stewart said at the Council meeting.

“It would be an injustice to close them down. People are responsible livestock people and dealing with these situations every day of their lives.”

The 30-year-old saleyards on 5.8ha of land in Rosemeath Road, Bombala, are used as a livestock sale facility and holding yards.

The facility includes three holding paddocks, small pens, loading ramps, truckwash facilities, a truck parking area, public amenities, a large shed and a small shed.

Council had called for expressions of interest last year, seeking a lessee to maintain and present the livestock yards for all stakeholders to use for transportation of live-

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CONCERNED: Councillor Bob Stewart is calling on Council to work with users of the Bombala Saleyards to work out a solution to address safety concerns over the facility, rather than closing the facility as recommended at last week’s Council meeting. stock, to upgrade the yards to the minimum standards necessary and to undertake ongoing maintenance.

In his report to Thursday’s meeting, Mr Hogan said only one submission had been received in response, and was only for part of the facility (three holding paddocks, multiple smaller pens, a loading ramp and truck parking) and did not include operational management and maintenance of the truckwash and other

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He said he was obligated by law to act on safety concerns about Council property, with Council and its officers possibly being liable if any incidents were reported after being made aware of safety issues.

He said in his report, based on the issues raised by users and the safety inspection, at least $150,000 would be required to be in-

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Snowy Monaro Deputy Mayor Tanya Higgins suggested a temporary closure might provide impetus to fix the problems. Cr Higgins expressed concern over liability for the facility.

Councillor Lynda Summers also suggested if the facility was closed it would be a way to draw users out of the woodwork to mitigate a solution “I don’t think we should see the CEO liable,” Cr Summers said.

Councillor Narelle Davis told the meeting she had worked with Cr Stewart for two years, attending four onsite meetings but noting not one thing has happened.

“I was so disappointed to see this recommended which undoes all the work we have done,” she said.

“We can close the yards but that will not stop people using them. A lot of stock goes through each week. I don’t want to be critical of Council, but this has been so frustrating. I cannot accept we close the yards to address mitigation when we haven’t even informed the users that we have a major issue.”

Mr Hogan said his recommendation was not intended to shut the facility down completely but was ‘about making it safe’.

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Jindabyne embraces new skate park

By LUKE TREADWELL THRILL seekers heading to the Jindabyne can now add another experience to their to-do list, with Jindabyne’s new skate park officially open to the public.

The $1.5 million Jindabyne Skate Park refurbishment, jointly funded by the Australian and NSW Governments through the Bushfire Local Economic Recovery program, has seen the town’s 18-year-old facility upgraded to reflect the needs of the local community.

“We’re thrilled to unveil this fantastic new space, designed in collaboration with the Jindabyne Skate Park Project Engagement Group and the wider community,” Snowy Monaro Regional Council Mayor, Chris Hanna, said.

“The park boasts an exciting range of features, including a brand-new halfpipe, mini-ramp, and a refurbished bowl, catering to skaters, BMX riders, scooter enthusiasts, and everyone in between.”

The design of the new skate park was subject to consultation with local youth and caters for skaters, bike and scooter riders of all skill levels, and includes a new half-pipe, mini-ramp and a refurbished bowl.

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OFFICIAL: The Jindabyne Skate Park was officially opened with Brent Smith from the Jindabyne Skate Park Project Engagement Group doing the honours.

PHOTOS: Luke Treadwell Travellers had already heard about the new park and had come to test the new additions.

BMX Riders of all types have numerous new features to enjoy. praised the new facility.

“This will give myself and other locals much better opportunities to progress as athletes,” Dekoda said.

Seating and shade structures have been installed to provide a friendly gathering space for families and the community.

The project, delivered by Snowy Monaro Regional Council in close consulta-

tion with the Jindabyne Skate Park Project Engagement Group, provides a contemporary recreational space for the greater Snowy Monaro region, which aims to boost community well-being and enhance local tourism.

Prominent member of the Jindabyne Skate Park Project Engagement Group Brent Smith who has been involved since the start,

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said it is surreal to see a 10year vision come to life.

“I approached the council 10 years ago and we secured the first lot of original funding which was $5000 to get a proposal,” Mr Smith said.

“Since then we have been liaising with council on designing the plan, which did go through some changes based on community feedback.

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huge boom for the town “I know this is still an incredibly popular spot for students from local schools to spend their afternoons after class, a fact I learned when I attended the opening of the original skate park here 18 years ago,” Mr Whan said.

“With the combined effort of the Skate Park Project Engagement Group, state, and federal governments via the Bushfire Local Economic Recovery program, this upgrade will encourage further healthy activity for locals and visitors alike, and showcase what the Snowy Region is all about.”

Mr Whan said they know that facilities like this do help in aiding a reduction in regional rural crime.

“The evidence that we get from rural NSW is that when young people have things to occupy them, that they then don’t go and do crimes,” Mr Whan said.

“It’s important to have things open throughout the day, but also through the early evening, and in parts of northern NSW that’s been the key thing, the recreational assets close down at 5pm and people have nothing to do.”

Those present at the skate park’s official opening last week said the facility boasts one of the nation’s most picturesque settings and will be well utilized by the community.

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Adaminaby’s biggest day out THE Adaminaby Easter Fair is one of the Snowy Monaro region’s most popular events.

Each Easter, thousands converge on the town to celebrate community and enjoy an action-packed day.

The fair provides the town and region with a significant economic boost and this year, organisers anticipate one of the best fairs yet.

Organisers have secured the largest total prize pool for the Wacky Quacky Duck race in the fair’s history with $1500 up for grabs.

The highlight event is the ‘Wacky Quacky Duck Race’ at approximately 2.30pm, when more than 1300 plastic ducks (purchased by members of the public for $3 dollars each) are raced through the town’s

stormwater channel. This year there is increased prize money of $1500 up for grabs.

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The fair will hold the children’s cupcake decorating competition supported by the Bakery Adaminaby, following the success of last year’s inaugural event.

Caroline Jardine of the Adaminaby bakery and the team provide the cupcakes,

icing, decorations and ‘tools’ and two groups of primaryaged children (ages 8 and under and 9-12) have a couple of minutes to decorate their cake before judging of the first, second and thirdplacegetters. It’s a gold coin to enter and the prizes are: $10, $5, $2.

Last year Kristy McBain, Member for Eden Monaro, chose the winners and presented prizes.

The Adaminaby Easter Fair has a strong family and community focus and features numerous fun activities throughout the day such as a trout tossing competition, the hugely popular dog high jump, wood auction, Easter Bunny visit and a large number of market stalls.

EASTER EVENT: Ken Bowerman of the Snowy Mountains Historic Equipment Association is looking forward to showcasing old tractors, trucks and machinery at the 2024 Bredbo Truck and Machinery Show.

PHOTO: Nathan Thompson

Terrific trucks ready for Bredbo

EASTER FAIR: Member for Eden-Monaro helping judge the cake decorating at the 2023 Adaminaby Easter Fair. The event is back this year with a record crowd tipped.

Special milestone for Berridale

By LUKE TREADWELL EASTER Saturday will mark 50 years of Berridale Easter Fairs with the popular family event back again in a special anniversary year.

In 2023, the event attracted close to 500 locals and tourists.

The Berridale Lions Club has a proud history hosting the Easter fairs. One of the event’s organisers and Lion Iain Schofield, said all the favourite stall holders are

returning for what he anticipates will be one of the best fairs yet.

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

The action will get underway in the Berridale Lions Park from 9am and run till about

2pm in the afternoon.

There will be children’s entertainment, an Easter scramble, a coffee cart, while the alwayspopular Lions BBQ van will also be operating.

Mr Schofield said there will be a silent wood auction, for three trailer loads of wood as well as assorted raffles. With so much on, Mr Schofield is hoping for a big crowd.

“We are very excited for such a special anniversary and look forward to welcoming many people

to Berridale, ” Mr Schofield said.

“The anniversary is meaningful to many within the community. Lions means supporting the local and wider communities, there’s good fellowship and comradery at the Lions Club and I’ve made a lot of good friends over the years with the common goal of strengthening the community.

“This community focus translates into running the Easter Fair and trying our best to put on a great event.”

The Bredbo Truck and Machinery Show is back for another year with the Snowy Mountains Historic Equipment Association (SMHEA) gearing up for a busy Easter weekend.

On Easter Sunday March 31, Bredbo is set for a day of fun as trucks, machines and engines from all vintages are displayed.

2024 is the year of ex-Snowy Scheme equipment, with the Bredbo Inn hosting the festivities.

There will be vehicles of all ages, shapes, and sizes with an award for the vintage tractor pull event.

Stalls of different kinds will be present as well as a BBQ supporting Bredbo Men’s Shed with coffee and curly chips also on offer.

The smell of donuts will fill the air and if that wasn’t enough, texan brisket and kransky will take care of your meat cravings.

For the children, the Easter Bunny will make an appearance and there will be a jumping castle to keep them entertained.

Live music will feature throughout the day making Easter Sunday in a Bredbo a brilliant day out for all the family.

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Calls for rental levy

By LUKE TREADWELL

DOZENS of homelessness and community organisations are urging the NSW government to match Victoria’s levy on short-term rentals to fund stretched frontline services.

The Snowy Monaro local government area features in the list of NSW regions with the highest concentration of short-term rental accommodation.

Snowy Monaro has seven percent of properties as short term rental accommodation (STRA) coming in second on the list just under the Byron Shire with eight percent.

Snowy Monaro is third on the list for rates of homelessness at 57 homeless persons per 10,000 population.

Snowy Monaro Regional Council has made a submission to the NSW Government on potential regulations for short-term rental accommodation in the state, with Council calling for a balanced approach that protects residents without impacting local tourism.

In the submission, Council acknowledges the benefits short-term rentals pro-

vide to the region’s tourist industry.

The submission also raises concerns about the impact these rentals are having on housing affordability and availability, especially in towns like Jindabyne near the Kosciuszko National Park snowfields.

“The data shows Jindabyne has a really high percentage of homes being used as short-term holiday rentals, rather than longterm rentals for residents,” said Snowy Monaro Regional Council Mayor Chris Hanna.

“This reduces housing supply and makes it hard for workers and families to find an affordable place to live.”

The submission states that 27 percent of dwellings in Jindabyne are nonhosted short-term rentals, the kind of accommodation usually found on services like AirBnB and Stayz. Council highlights statistics that show only 14.8 percent of homes sold and 6.6 percent of rentals listed in Jindabyne in the past year were affordable for a household on average income.

While calling for measures to increase long-term

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Snowy Monaro ranks second for short-term rentals STRESSED: Frontline services in areas with high rates of short-term rental accommodation are under pressure. rental supply, the submission recommends any new regulations balance the need for affordable housing with allowing short-term rentals that support the region’s vital tourism economy.

“Tourism is the largest driver of our regional economy, and it’s really important that future regulation doesn’t hurt the Snowy Monaro’s tourist industry,” said Mayor Hanna.

“But it’s just as important to find a way to help locals and workers be able to afford to live in the communities they support.”

Mayor Hanna advised Council look forward to continuing to work closely with the state government to find a solution that works for everyone.

Federal Member for EdenMonaro, Kristy McBain said they’ve made some of the biggest investments in social housing of any federal government over the last 10 years.

“This includes three billion dollars in the social housing accelerator fund, two billion dollars to incentivise states and territories to meet their targets, and

when they do we will provide more funding so they can go further,” Ms McBain said.

“It’s really important that we have three levels of government working together to deal with the housing crisis, but when it comes to STRA’s, those are regulated by the State Government and we can already see some Councils trying to implement their own levies like we’ve seen the Byron Shire doing at this point in time.

“It is an important issue and one that I think will occupy the minds of state and

territory governments more and more.

“We are seeing stock taken off long term rental market and put in to the short term rental market, including areas with high tourism content like the Snowy Monaro.”

More than 60 organisations backed Homelessness NSW’s plea to the government.

Holiday hotspots such as the Snowy Monaro with soaring rates of homelessness are really feeling the effects of short-term accommodation on their housing markets.

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Enhance bushfire preparedness A SERIES of free community workshops will take place in the Snowy Monaro region over April, supporting members of the community to better prepare for and understand bushfire risk.

The first workshop will take place in Cooma - the Preparing for Fire and Biodiversity Community Workshop. This half day program is open to the general public, with residents living near Cooma’s North Ridge Reserve and other bushland areas in the Cooma region encouraged to attend.

“We are here to bring people together to learn more about bushfire management, and how residents can prepare for bushfires to minimise the impact bushfires could have on their homes, property and local biodiversity,” Dr Evelyn Chia, Bushfire Program Coordinator with the Nature Conservation Council of NSW (NCC) said.

“There are a range of simple steps people can take to prepare for bushfire, from clearing their gutters to creating a bushfire survival plan.

“This will also be a great opportunity for people to meet and ask questions of the local bushfire representatives.”

The workshop will be run by the Nature Conservation Council’s Bushfire Program,

that best protects Landholders encouraged to learn more about fire risks intheira way buildings and other as-

and supported by the NSW Rural Fire Service, Fire and Rescue NSW and Friends of North Ridge Reserve.

Participants in this half day program will: inspect nearby bushland to discuss fire ecology, fire behaviour and risk; hear from the NCC, NSW Rural Fire Service, Fire and Rescue NSW, Friends of the North Ridge Reserve and others, about biodiversity and bush fire risk management in your area.

The workshop is on Saturday April 6 from 8:30am to 1:30pm, including free morning tea and a BBQ lunch, at the Cooma Scout Hall, 9 Babin Place, Cooma.

Registrations: https:// events.humanitix.com/ncccooma-fire-workshop “We were delighted to receive funding from the Snowy Monaro Regional Council, via the NSW Government’s Community Bushfire Recovery Grant, to support this work,” Friends of North Ridge Reserve Tein McDonald said.

“We had heard about the wonderful collaboration between the RFS and the NCC and thought that would be a perfect fit for our town.

“The goodwill that you see between both these organisations is palpable and drives excellent outcomes.

BUSHFIRE READY: A series of workshops presented by the Nature Conservation Council of NSW, NSW RFS and Friends of North Ridge Reserve group will help landholders prepare their properties for bushfires.

PHOTO: Nathan Thompson This is not surprising as protecting life and property from bushfire and protecting nature from our human impacts are both highly honourable activities.”

Jim Darrant, Snowy Monaro District Manager with the NSW Rural Fire Service, said the Snowy Monaro Bush Fire Management Committee has prioritised a number of strategies for Cooma North Ridge to mitigate against the risk of bush fires.

These include upgrading the fire trail network, haz-

ard reduction and community engagement programs.

The Nature Conservation Council workshop is great opportunity to engage with our community and promote the key messages relating to bushfire safety.”

The Nature Conservation Council’s Hotspots Program will also be running a series of two-day workshops designed to help landholders in the Numeralla and Countegany prepare for bushfires.

Landholders will learn how to undertake preven-

tative burning that protects farm assets, homes and improves the health of the ecosystems on their land.

“Fire is a natural part of the Australian landscape and, by understanding the ecology of vegetation on their property, landholders can manage fire to help protect their assets as well as native vegetation on their land,” Hotspots Fire Project Ecologist Neale Watson said.

“These workshops give landholders the confidence to maintain their properties

sets but also protects, even enhances, biodiversity.

“Along with other fuel management activities, hazard reduction burning can help protect property by reducing the amount of fuel available to a bushfire, especially close to assets. Where these burns are implemented appropriately, they can also be a very useful tool for promoting healthy ecosystems.

“Fire is useful in reinvigorating long unburnt bush, but fire needs to happen not too frequently so that species have time to reproduce between fire events.

“Burns that are low intensity avoid scorch and destruction of habitat, like tree hollows, and leave some unburnt patches to provide refuge for wildlife to shelter and feed.”

The workshop series aims to provide landholders with the skills to develop a fire management plan for their own property and undertake burns that reduce bushfire risk and protect biodiversity on their property.

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Brumby plight in spotlight, rally to be held THERE was plenty on the agenda at last week’s Snowy Monaro Regional Council meeting.

Headlining the meeting was a lengthy debate on the Bombala saleyards. Council staff had recommended its closure due to safety concerns over the facility.

Councillors Bob Stewart and Narelle Davis led calls for a meeting between saleyard users and Council before a decision is made, which he said would have significant impacts for the Bombala district’s agricultural sector.

A number of councillors, farmers and livestock transport companies expressed their disappointment that a meeting with users did not occur before the report came before Council. The safety concerns were highlighted by other councillors.

Councillors were told an inspection of the saleyards occurred in February 2023.

In response to questions on the urgency of dealing with this matter, CEO David Hogan said ‘nothing had happened for two years’ but since being made aware of the issue, actions have taken place.

Mr Hogan spoke about the urgent need to upgrade the saleyards.

Council will keep the yards open with a meeting to take place with relevant stakeholders this week.

The Easter long weekend is one of the busiest in the region. Our towns and villages are gearing up for an influx of visitors.

With an excellent range of events taking place, there is something for the whole family, right across the Snowy Monaro.

Congratulations to the Berridale Lions Club who celebrate their 50th Easter fair on Easter Saturday. The fair has bounced back post Covid-19, and is one of the region’s most popular events.

Another popular Easter fair is Adaminaby. A busy day of activities is planned, including the famous wacky duck race.

Bredbo has its historic machinery weekend on, Jindabyne Lions Easter Art Show is back and Delegate has its own duck race. If you hear someone say there isn’t much going on this weekend, there are many places to direct them.

The Cooma Chamber of Commerce is calling on businesses to open their doors this long weekend and support the town.

With thousands passing through, be it mostly to the mountains or to the coast, the weekend presents a busy few days of trade. With businesses recently missing out on their regular trade through road works in the CBD, here is hoping it is a fruitful four-days for our local businesses throughout the region.

NATIONAL Park and WIldlife Service (NPWS) staff and contractors have been shooting horses for the last few months and are about to up the ante with aerial shooting.

Labor minister Penny Sharpe has signed off on a Green influenced management plan that is not about management but eradication.

Under the plan, 68 percent (469,200 hectares) of Kosciuszko National Park will be ‘horse free’ while within the remaining 32 percent (220,800 hectares) referred to as the ‘retention zone’ a total of 3000 horses may be allowed.

The NPWS have decided to close the park to all users from April 4, nine weeks ahead of the usual winter closure on the June long weekend.

As the Brumby slaughtering has begun in the retention zone not in the nil horse zone, and

as the areas normally open for camping are almost all in the Brumby retention zone, this will exclude anyone wishing to go to the park for the April school holidays.

Is this a precursor of more access restrictions as was the permit system introduced during Covid, and that now continues, restricting numbers in the camps.

Originally touted as a ‘park for the people’, it now seems all the decisions are made for green environmentalists who neither live near nor use the park.

If the Labor Government politicians and NPWS representatives were fair dinkum about management and not eradication, they would commit more funding and effort into re-homing, particularly by better access and letting people take one or two horses instead of expecting them to take the whole mob.

Also, they would have commenced their shooting spree in the area that, by their definition, is to be horse free, then had a recount, before any killing in the retention zone.

As grossly exaggerated horse count numbers led to the decision to kill out these iconic and much-loved part of our Australian history and culture there will not be anywhere near 3000 horses left in the retention zone.

The method for counting the horses is flawed, how many graziers count their stock by the method of, if there are 50 cattle/sheep on this side of the hill then there are 50 on the other side and 50 in the next gully? I’m sure if they managed their stock that way the stock squad would get a call when they mustered.

On a trip to the bush over the long weekend in October, we found 57 dead horses, including mares with half aborted foals or

with dead baby foals near them, that had been shot in four trap yards and drug away, in two cases to the edge of waterways.

Topsoil that had been scraped out of the yards was caked with blood. There are also claims of aerial shot horses requiring multiple bullets before they succumb, and yet the government funded RSPCA and Environmental Protection Authority allegedly condone these practices.

Already it is noticeable that the numbers have been decimated with fewer sightings, tracks not open and a high future fire fuel load evident.

A rally against the early closure of Kosciusko National Park for all recreational users, due to aerial shooting, will be held on Long Plain Road at the Port Philip Fire Trail intersection on Easter Sunday at 11am.

Deanne Kennedy Tumut

Australia needs to support island neighbours IN Canberra last week, I heard firsthand accounts from people whose home countries or islands are already being inundated by rising sea-levels as a result of climate change. They were ex-Prime Minister of Kiribati Anote Tong; Dr Aunty McRose Elu from the Torres Strait; Antonia Burke from the Tiwi Islands in the Northern Territory; and Tina Stege from the Marshall Islands.

None of their islands are more than a few metres above sealevel.

It is hard to describe the depth of the grief. They know that sea-level rise is not only hap-

pening but is accelerating. They know that it is only a matter of time before they must leave the homes to which they are deeply attached. They want to stay but they know the writing is one the wall.

Indeed, the acceleration was confirmed last week by the World Meteorological Organisation that found sea-level rose by 2.13mm a year between 1993 and 2002; by 3.33mm/year between 2003 and 2012; and 4.70mm/year between 2014 and 2023.

Not everyone on their islands, however, knows the gravity of the situation. Antonia Burke, an articulate young Aboriginal

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ted when fossil fuels are burnt cause global warming. This leads to sea-level rise through the expansion of ocean waters and the melting of polar ice and glaciers.

As a major emitter of greenhouse gases, largely through its exports of coal and gas, Australia is a major contributor to global warming.

Those living on the islands did not cause the problem. We did.

When they are completely inundated, we need to offer them a home.

Jenny Goldie Cooma

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Council should bear in mind that any decisions they take are not just for the now, but for decades to come.

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woman who is leading the fight against the Santos and the Barossa Gas Project in the Timor Sea, says she doesn’t tell her elders how bad it is because it would upset them too much.

They would only cry, she says.

None of the islands are completely inundated yet but all suffer from occasional and partial inundation at times of king tides, or flooding when an ever-more-frequent cyclone arrives. They suffer sea-water incursions into their gardens so they can’t garden any more. The graves of their ancestors are being washed away.

The greenhouse gases emit-

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Cooma Hospital Auxiliary Riposte hosts regional forum

By LISA ASHURST

Auxiliaries have never been as important: Bronnie Taylor

By LUKE TREADWELL THE Cooma Hospital Auxiliary hosted the United Hospital Auxiliaries of NSW (UHA) for a regional forum at the Alpine Hotel on Wednesday with nine different branches in attendance.

A number of items were discussed in regards to operation of auxiliaries before key speaker Margaret Bennett, CEO Southern NSW Local Health District took the stage.

Ms Bennett started by welcoming the executives and presidents from each of the nine branches as well as Snowy Monaro Regional Council Mayor Chris Hanna, Snowy Hydro’s Communications Manager Sarah Norris and the Shadow Minister for Regional Health Bronnie Taylor.

“Thank you for UHA’s direct support of patient care,” Ms Bennett said.

“The list of equipment purchased is quite long, and the work that auxiliaries do is really important because the support helps us with items we would not be able to find funding for otherwise.

“The health system is a lot like an old home, there will always be more things that need doing, or you would like to do, and there is never enough money to do it all.

“It is about the equipment, but it’s actually about a lot more than that, the fact that the Auxiliary has been around for 90 years speaks volumes about the strength between community and the health care system.”

Ms Bennett said Auxiliary members are the heart and soul of the community and the health care service they support, so it’s important for executives in the health care service to share the successes and challenges of the service with auxiliary members so they can go out in the community and communicate the message.

Minister Taylor took the stage saying she is proud of the state’s health service. Minister Taylor said she was a registered nurse before entering state politics, but stills sees

FORUM: Snowy Hydro Communications Manager Sarah Norris, Marketing and Engagement Sue Litchfield, Cooma Hospital Auxiliary president, Margaret Wainwright, Snowy Monaro Mayor Chris Hanna, Shadow Minister for Health Bronnie Taylor, United Hospital Auxiliary state president Sally Cronberger and CEO Southern Local Health District Margaret Bennett. The group celebrated the achievements of hospital auxiliaries across NSW. PHOTO: Luke Treadwell  Margaret Bennett CEO at Southern NSW Local Health District addressed the UHA Regional Forum on the importance of UHA’s work.  Key stakeholders discussing the future of Auxiliary. herself as a nurse.

“A few years ago I was the first ever Regional Health Minister in NSW, and it was the greatest privilege of my life,” Minister Taylor said.

“When I was a nurse at Cooma Hospital I used to think about how I could change things, how I could make things run better.

“We feel a real ownership in the country over our hospitals and health services, we feel involved in them , we care about them, we want them to be better places, and we want that connection with them.

“This is no doubt why the auxiliary members volunteer

so much of their time.”

Minister Taylor said she is a big supporter of data based evidence that suggests specialist treatments, despite not being local, eventuate in better long term patient outcomes.

“We want as much of our services to be as local as possible, but data has shown that a specialist performing surgeries they do many times a year as compared to a specialist that might only see two occurrences of the issue per year, provide better outcomes,” Minister Taylor said.

“This is because the expertise is there, after that it’s about getting people home as soon

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as possible or bringing them home to do their recovery.”

Minister Taylor said a story that’s shared all across NSW is the bladder scanner that changed the lives of women in the Snowy Mountains.

“The specialist at the time knew that if she was able to catch stress incontinence in the early stages that she would be able to treat it in her patients,” Minister Taylor said.

“The funding wasn’t there but I said let’s ask the Auxiliary, and so I did, the Auxiliary bought her a bladder scanner.

“This would not have happened if it weren’t for the Auxiliary.”

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OKAY, so the couch has gone, the filing cabinet got painted, another cabinet got painted too and the lounge room got rearranged to exactly how I wanted it, so it’s all good.

Sort of.

You see, having done all of that I’m starting to look at the other spaces here and now I’m thinking.

Which is not a bad thing, really. Thinking, I mean, Like, I’m fit and an absolute wiz at shifting furniture around to create a better visual but at the same time I’m making more work for myself.

Heavy work, and if it’s a big shift I’m exhausted at the end of it. But exhausted in a good way, if you know what I mean.

Right now I’m looking at my bedroom.

Admittedly there is not a lot of shift-ability in there but there are some changes I could make and with a bit of careful planning I reckon I could manage it.

Right now I’m looking at a stool that I might be able to put to better use on the balcony. I do have a couple of chairs out there, but they are old and starting to get a bit wonky. Actually, they were bit on the wonk when I first put them out there, but still serviceable. However, over time etc.

So I’m thinking that if I got rid of them and put this other stool out there in their place that would solve two issues. I’ve also decided I’d have to paint the stool first, but that’s fine. I like painting things.

Then there’s my wheelie suitcase. It’s a bigish one, but I believe I could get it to fit into the built-in wardrobe. At least I think I could but hey, where there’s a will there’s a way and having decided that that’s where it could go, then that’s where it will go. I can’t really do much with the bed so it will have to stay where it is, but I sure can rearrange around it.

Of course, the little voice in the back of my mind is screaming “What? Are you nuts?”

Well, no, I just have that moving things/ shifting things around thing going on and it’s very hard to resist. It’s a compulsion that strikes from time to time and I should have realised it wouldn’t stop at the lounge room. But it’s harmless, so why the mental conniptions?

My kids get it. They know what I’m like when the bug bites and it’s possible this is a trait I’ve passed on to them, because every now and then, they do exactly the same thing. Daughter has just done a big shift around in her lounge room and the kids’ playroom and the garage.

Like me, she suddenly felt the urge and then she went for it. Big time.

Son-in-law, sensibly, just parked their car in a visitors’ lot while she went to town in the garage, to give her plenty of room to do her redo thing.

But anyway, the bedroom. This will be a good thing. It will make a more practical use of the space and on a slightly trippy note, it will completely re-energise the whole room. It will feel so nice! I could hang a crystal from the ceiling fan.

Okay, maybe not.

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APRIL IN THE GARDEN Mid-Autumn, a magical time of year! Crisp nights, foggy mornings, pleasant day temperatures and a pallet of color with autumn leaves. There are plenty of opportunities to work in the garden, there is a lot that can be done!

APRIL GARDEN TASKS • Add compost and manure into garden beds in preparation for planting bare rooted trees and roses in winter. Visit Cooma H Hardware Tree and Shrub SALE, selected plants 30% off.

• After leaf fall spray stone fruit trees with a copper-based fungicide to help prevent onset of Curly Leaf in the spring. Another application will be required at bud swell, early spring.

• Remove fallen leaves and place in the compost pile. Do not pile against tree trunks as this leads to ring barking and provides an unwanted ‘pest hotel’ for things like codling moth and fruit fly.

• Erect exclusion netting, think sheer curtains, to protect leaves of vegetables from White Cabbage Moth laying its eggs. Alternatively check the underside of leaves daily and squash caterpillars and eggs or use Dipel, an environmentally and bee friendly pesticide for leaf chewing pests, applied before dark, and broken down by sunlight.

• Give shrubs a final tip prune before winter. When pruning it’s also a good time to check for signs of pests, disease and deficiencies, and act accordingly.

• Decrease fertilizer frequency/quantity to avoid excessive soft new growth. If leaves can harden gradually with the cooler nights this will help avoid frost burn.

• Divide large clumps of perennials such as agapanthus, dahlias, cannas, daylilies, foxgloves, and peonies. Replant into well-conditioned soil with fertilizer to provide a slow release of nutrients for the spring flush.

• The best times for lawn maintenance are spring and autumn, when there’s ideal growing temperatures. In Autumn it’s important to fertilize as the lawn roots are looking for nutrition to recover from summer and to strengthen and build resilience for winter. Seed can also be spread to thicken lawns, although spring is optimal for major works.

• Prepare frost sensitive plants for winter, such as lemon trees and other plants needing protection for the first few winters until established. To avoid frost damage, it’s important when covering plants that the shade or frost cloth does not touch the foliage of plants. Cooma H has portable clear poly and fleece tunnels to assist in increasing growing temperatures and frost protection during winter. Alternatively, you can get creative by recycling bubble wrap or hessian.

• Plant Spring Bulbs - in store now, Daffodil, Tulip, Snowflakes, Hyacinths, Dutch Iris, Ranunculus, and Jonquil.

• Create pockets of instant color by refreshing pots and baskets with winter potted color such as primula, pansy/viola, and polyanthus. Why not plant them over Spring bulbs!

• Sow flower seeds of Aquilegia, Bee & Butterfly mix, Calendula & Cat grass (can be sown all year round).

• Sow seed of Green Manure, Shallot, Parsnip, Onion, Radish, Carrots, turnip • Plant vegetables of Garlic, Leek, Spinach, Cauliflower, Broccoli, Cabbage, Silverbeet, Pak Choi, Broad Beans, Brussel Sprouts

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THE Monaro Family Support Service’s new trailer ‘Ingrid’ has been named in honour of a young woman who took her own life eightyears-ago.

The daughter of benefactor Wendy Litchfield, Ingrid was 30 years old when she took her life in 2016.

Ingrid was a person with a big personality, she was loud, she was crazy, she was passionate, she was noticeable and she had a presence, if she was in the room you knew she was there.

“From the time she was born she charged through life, running flat out at it.

She was fiercely loyal and protective of the people she cared about, she had a strong sense of justice and drew attention to any injustices she saw or perceived,” Wendy said.

“The week before she died she was concerned about the extravagant spending of the Brazilian government on the upcoming Olympics whilst their own people living in the slums went without drinking water and were starving.

“She made us laugh and cry and then laugh over the things that made us cry.

HELPING OTHERS: Ingrid Marr’s suicide has been the catalyst for her mother Wendy Litchfield and husband Graham, to assist Monaro Family Support Service with youth mental health initiatives for the Snowy Monaro region.

“She did not want to cause pain for the people she loved but in the end she caused the greatest pain a person can, a pain the rippled through her family and friends and still does.”

Ingrid was thinking of writing a book about her experience of mental illness, a personal account of how difficult if was for her to navigate through life trying to stay one step ahead of thoughts that were always

trying to ambush her and trip her up.

“How sad it is for us that she didn’t stay to write this book. All who knew her were touched in some way

by Ingrid and were privileged in sharing her life - if only it could have been for a longer time,” Wendy said.

“She would have been so thrilled with the initiative of this trailer and we are so proud to have it named after her.”

SUPPORT: Wendy and Graham Litchfield (left) have donated the “Ingrid” trailer to Monaro Family Support Services to help with youth mental health issues. MFSS Therapy and Programs Assistant, Amber Dewar, will be the face of the program. Also pictured, at right, is MFSS Director of Client Services, Elizabeth Maxwell.

PHOTO: MFSS

Donation helps mental health support

MENTAL health assistance for young people in the Snowy Monaro has received a boost through a generous donation.

A mental health day, held at Graham and Wendy Litchfield’s property “ Warreen”, Countegany in October 2016 resulted in $13,000 being raised. The funds were earmarked for mental health services for young people in the region.

Part of the money raised went to the Cooma Child and Adolescent Mental Health Unit to provide spe-

ciality toys and ipads.

In 2023, the Litchfields contacted the Monaro Family Support Service to ask what else they could do to benefit the organisation.

It was suggested a barbecue trailer would be most beneficial and Graham was able to source the appropriate one in Bega and it is now sign-written and ready for service.

‘Ingrid’ - named after Wendy’s younger daughter, who took her own life – is ready to roll.

The trailer will be used for a range of activities and

programs to promote mental health awareness as well as improve communication with the community.

The trailer is expected to make regular appearances at local markets and other community events, bringing programs and resources to the people.

“It is hoped this will help many people, but if it helps only one person, it will be worthwhile,” Graham said.

“The suicide rate is increasing – hopefully this will be beneficial to the mental health situation across the Monaro.”

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Updates | Information | Consultation

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

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

Listings updated regularly.

Closing Monday 8 April 2024 • Team Leader Strategic Planning Full Time – Cooma

MAJOR ROADWORKS Heavy patching and resealing work on urban roads and streets across the region in Cooma, Adaminaby, Berridale, Bombala, Jindabyne and Old Adaminaby is scheduled over March and April 2024.

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

Businesses and residents on scheduled roads should organise alternative parking during works. Any vehicles remaining on the street will affect the quality of the road surface.

Delays and other changes to the schedule may occur due to poor weather and other unforeseen circumstances.

END-OF-SEASON POOL CLOSURE DATES FOR 2024 • Berridale Pool – Closes Thursday 28 March 2024 • Bombala Pool – Closes Sunday 7 April 2024 • Cooma Pool – Closes Thursday 28 March 2024 Jindabyne Indoor Swimming Pool is open yearround. Visit our website for opening times.

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

The committee serves as a link between the community and Council, by joining you will: • Offer suggestions on the delivery of action items within the Recreation and Open Spaces Strategy; • Provide preference on the service levels of the recreation facilities; • Provide input on the development of asset management and recreational facility plans; • Provide recommendations regarding priorities on projects; and • Work with Council and the community to develop project concepts Applications close 11.59pm Monday 1 April 2024.

To apply, please visit https://qrco.de/s355 to download and complete the Section 355 Committee nomination form.

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

Submit your completed nomination form to any Council office, by email, post, or in person: Email: council@snowymonaro.nsw.gov.au Post: PO Box 714, COOMA NSW 2630 Questions? Contact Council’s Governance Team.

BOMBALA TREE REMOVAL Removal of the old avenue of oak trees along Monaro Highway, Bombala is scheduled for Thursday 4 and Friday 5 April 2024, in-line with a 2014 agreement between Essential Energy and the former Bombala Shire Council.

The row of parallel oaks planted under this agreement are now mature, and the old trees underneath the powerlines can be removed without visually affecting the town entry.

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SCHOOL HOLIDAY YOUTH ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS Council's youth services team have a packed calendar of free activities and events to help keep your 12 to 17-year-olds entertained during the upcoming autumn school holidays.

If you're a parent of younger children, your local library has an exciting program of special events and activites for the little ones too.

Places for the 12 to 17-year-old activities and events are limited, and you must register through our website to secure a place.

Visit https://qrco.de/eventsSMRCto learn more, and RSVP today to avoid missing out.

CLOSURES AT COUNCIL FACILITIES OVER EASTER Easter is fast approaching and to help you plan ahead, Council is sharing scheduled closure dates and holiday operating hours for our facilities and services across the Snowy Monaro.

COUNCIL OFFICES Offices and customer service counters in Berridale, Bombala, Cooma and Jindabyne will be closed on Good Friday 29 March 2024 and Easter Monday 1 April 2024.

Regular hours resume Tuesday 2 April 2024.

BIN COLLECTIONS All scheduled kerbside bin collections will be going ahead.

LANDFILLS (TIPS) AND SCRAPMARTS (TIP SHOPS) Landfills and ScrapMart tip shops in Bombala, Cooma and Jindabyne are closed on Good Friday 29 March, Easter Sunday 31 March, and Easter Monday 1 April 2024 These facilities will be open as normal on Saturday 30 March 2024.

Regular opening days and hours resume from Tuesday 2 April 2024.

TRANSFER STATIONS Transfer stations at Numeralla and Adaminaby, and the Smiths Road Collection Point are open on Saturday 30 March 2024 Berridale Transfer Station is closed on Easter Sunday 31 March 2024.

Bredbo Transfer Station is closed on Good Friday 29 March 2024 and Easter Sunday 31 March 2024.

Nimmitabel Transfer Station is closed on Easter Sunday 31 March 2024.

Numeralla Transfer Station is closed on Easter Monday 1 April 2024.

Regular opening days and hours resume from Tuesday 2 April 2024.

LIBRARIES AND MOBILE LIBRARY All Library branches, including the Mobile Library, will be closed from Good Friday 29 March 2024 to Easter Monday 1 April 2024.

Reopen as normal from Tuesday 2 April 2024.

POOLS Jindabyne Pool is closed from Good Friday 29 March 29 2024, reopening as normal from Tuesday 2 April 2024.

Bombala Pool is open Saturday 30 March and Monday 1 April 2024, and closed on Friday 29 and Sunday 31 March 2024. Regular opening hours resume from Tuesday 2 April 2024.

Pools in Adaminaby, Berridale and Cooma all close for the season before Easter.

VISITOR CENTRES Visitor centres in Bombala and Cooma will be open as normal.

COMMUNITY SERVICES All community services offices – in Berridale, Bombala and Cooma (Werri-Nina) – will be closed from Good Friday 29 March 2024 to Easter Monday 1 April 2024. Regular days and hours resume from Tuesday 2 April 2024.

Call our out-of-hours customer service line 24/7 over the break for any urgent Council enquiries.

DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS Snowy Monaro Regional Council has received the following development applications: Property Address:

138 Yallakool Road COOMA 2630

Legal Description:

Lot: 31 DP: 609108

Application No:

10.2024.6.1

Development Proposal:

Staged - Fifty One (51) Large Lot Residential Subdivision

Applicant:

The Trustee for McMahon Family Trust

Consent Authority:

Snowy Monaro Regional Council

Property Address:

52 Rosemeath Road BOMBALA 2632

Legal Description:

Lot: 2 DP: 852884

Application No:

10.2024.27.1

Development Proposal:

Essential Energy Depot

Applicant:

Integrated Consulting Pty Ltd

Consent Authority:

Snowy Monaro Regional Council

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

SEE YOU AT THE FAIR Our engagement team will be at Adaminaby Easter Fair on Saturday 30 March 2024. Stop by to view the proposed final paint design of the Adaminaby Big Trout and share your feedback, on this or any other Council matters.

For more about the Big Trout consultation, visit https://qrco.de/vote4atrout

PUBLIC GATE INSTALLATION AND LEASE NOTIFICATION In accordance with Division 2 Sections 153-157 of the Roads Act 1993 No 33, Council is considering the lease of an unused portion of road, as listed below for a period of one (1) year, to the Licence holder of the adjoining lands.

• Description: Old Delegate Road corridor, Bombala • Location: Adjacent to the southern portion of Bombala Racecourse • Size: 5565m2 (approximate) The lessee is authorised and required to install two (2) public gates at fixed locations along the road corridor for the containment of livestock.

This notice serves as notification of the installation of these gates.

A 54-day notification period, ending on Sunday 14 April 2024, is in effect.

The public should direct any submissions regarding this notification to Council by email, attention of the Land and Property Team, to council@snowymonaro.nsw.gov.au

CONSULTATIONS OPEN Visit www.yoursaysnowymonaro.com.au to share your feedback on the following consultations: • Adaminaby Big Trout final paint design Closes Sunday 21 April 2024 • Snowy Monaro Tourism Survey Closes Tuesday 30 April 2024 • Draft Active Transport Plan Closes Tuesday 30 April 2024 Help shape the future of the Snowy Monaro.

Head Office Cooma 81 Commissioner Street COOMA NSW 2630

Berridale Office 2 Myack Street Bombala Office 71 Caveat Street

PO Box 714 COOMA NSW 2630

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Three generations feature at Raglan

By KAREN FORMAN ARNO van der Plaat never thought he would become an artist and when he did, he certainly never dreamed he would mount a public exhibition of his paintings - let alone at the age of 88.

“I only took up painting while I was going through a period of ill health, (painting) as my mother and her siblings had done all along,” the Cooma octogenarian said.

“And then I never published any paintings, never spoke about them. I always thought they weren’t good enough.

“But what I thought obviously was not the case when finally someone in the know came and saw them and gave me some tips, said they are not rubbish, they are really good and should be shown.”

The result of that conversation is the Between Cultures exhibition which will not only feature 39 of Arlo’s works, but a number created by his late mother Alida, son Brian and daughter Deborah. The exhibition opens at the Raglan Gallery, Cooma, at 3.30pm on Easter Saturday, March 30, and the community is invited to attend.

“When I dug out my paintings after being asked about an exhibition, I was surprised I had so many,” Arno said.

“I am still surprised that they are good enough and am very honoured to be able to have an exhibition at the Raglan.”

He said he was encouraged when he won three prizes - a first, second and highly commended in Cooma Show last year and this year claimed third.

The exhibition brings together paintings and drawings produced by the three generations of the family, which emigrated from the Netherlands to Australia in the 1950s and settled in Cooma when working as contractors for the Snowy Mountains Scheme.

“We worked on farms and in the bush and nature has always attracted me,” Arno said.

“I always saw the beauty of it. When I started painting, I was doing nature - the mountains, hills, trees, water and all.

“I did a lot of paintings from Dutch scenes, as that’s where we came from. I have quite a few of those which will also be on display. We are all excited. The family will be coming for the opening. I live here. Deb is in Brisbane, Brian in Sydney.”

Arno was 15 when the family arrived in Cooma. He married Cooma girl Maria, who was also born in the Netherlands but came to Australia aged 12 with her family.

“She is not an artist, but might be an artist in the garden, as she is very good.”

He took up painting in in the mid 1970 to 1990s, then after open heart surgery, got fit and went back to work until he retired at 81, then took up painting again.

The exhibition incorporates both paintings and drawings (wet and dry media), and includes multiple genres (landscape paintings, still life and figure drawing) and moves form the visual arts to architectural design.

RAGLAN EXHIBITION: Unexpected artist Arno van der Plaat with a landscape that will be part of his family exhibition, Between Cultures, opening at the Raglan Gallery Cooma, March 30.

PHOTO: Karen Forman

The Cooma Cantabile Chamber Choir performs for the Home Is Where The Heart Is Concert.

CONCERT: Vocalist Emma Griffiths and violin/viola player Julie Horneman present Danny Boy during the Home is Where The Heart Is concert.

PHOTOS: Karen Forman

Cooma Cantabile Chamber Choir directors Phil Horneman and Tein McDonald OAM.

Horneman’s concert for house-bound success

By KAREN FORMAN AROUND 90 people answered the call to form an audience for Cooma musician Phil Horneman’s unique Home is Where the Heart Is recorded concert - and were treated to a heart wrenching, tear jerking, smile making, professionally presented evening of specially selected songs by visiting performers and the Cooma Cantabile Chamber Choir.

Cameras set up around St Paul’s Anglican Parish Hall recorded the sight, sound and atmosphere of all aspects of the live concert so people unable leave their homes to attend live concerts will be able to enjoy it online, once production is complete in a few months’ time.

To add to the real-life feel, Mr Horneman hopes to achieve with his project, emcee Carolyn Ewart introduced guest vocalist Emma Griffiths and violin/

Big audience gathers in Cooma for recording

viola player Julia Horneman, the Cantabile Choir and its directors Mr Horneman and Tein McDonald OAM, sopranos Jayne Keegan, Hilary Keighley, Alison Langenhorst and Anna Thornton, altos Laura Davidson, Caroline Fox, Emma Jefferson, Tein McDonald, tenors Judith Marriott and Leslie Spencer, basses Steve Jackson and David Learoyd and accompanist Elhannah Houghton, along with Canberra composer Sally Greenaway.

She also described each of the 13 songs on the program and provided some background to the featured song, If I Could Have Given You A Note, composed by Ms Greenaway based on a poem written by Sarah Rice, who could not attend on the night due to ill health.

Ms Greenaway had visited Cooma to workshop the piece

with the choir last month and said after the concert she was delighted with the result and the opportunity to see one of her works performed live.

Ms Griffiths and Ms Horneman in presenting May It Be by Roma and Nicky Ryan and EN Bhraonain, Where’er You Walk by GF Handel, Danny Boy and The Prayer by David Foster and Carol Bayer Sager, connected beautifully with the audience with expressive eye contact, stunning musicianship that brought on goosebumps and in some cases, tears.

The Cantabile Choir, missing two members on the night due to illness, showed the benefit of not only the superb direction of the highly experienced Horneman/McDonald directorship combination, but hours of rehearsal. Audience members

could hear every individual voice, clear and concise, while hearing the songs and feeling the warmth of the singular combined voice.

The choir presented Karl Jenkins’ Cantus Iteratus, John Lennon and Paul McCartney’s Yesterday, Billy Joel’s Lullabye, Tuxedo Junction (made famous by the Glen Miller Band), Frank Ticheli’s Earth Song, Lei Juro, Tourdion and Mozart’s Ave Verum Corpus, along with the featured piece.

Best thing about this concert?

It wasn’t just a one off. The recording will allow the audience to watch it again, while allowing those who couldn’t make it on the night, to enjoy it as well.

Bouquets to Mr Horneman and his team for not only a wonderful production, but a unique project that is sure to be enjoyed by many people in the future.

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Journey the Jindabyne arts, artisan trail

FAMILY DUO: Dalgety’s Mark O’Hare will play on stage with his singer dad John for the first time, on Easter Sunday.

PHOTO: Wendy McDougall

First time stage performance for father, son Dalgety rocker excited to share family’s musical passion

By KAREN FORMAN WHILE chocolate eggs and church services may be the highlight of Easter for many, Dalgety musician Mark O’Hare will remember Easter Sunday 2024 as the first time he hasplayed on stage with his professional singer dad, John.

Mark moved to the area permanently two-years-ago from Sydney with partner Wendy McDougall - a photographer, Raglan Gallery volunteer and Cooma Australia Day Arts Award recipient.

Mark played bass guitar professionally in Perth and Sydney for around 40 years. He currently provides the bass notes for Dalgety based The Band from Snowy River (TBFRSR) in between continuing a 20-year house building project.

John, 89, originally from the United Kingdom, lives in Perth but is currently spending a couple of months in the Snowy Mountains with his family.

He has been singing Irish style ballads since he was a child , both for fun and professionally. He also recently took up playing ukelele (after be-

ing given one by Wendy) so he could accompany himself.

Amazingly, given their shared love for music, the father and son have never played together on a stage.

“I guess we were in different eras,” Mark jokes.

This Sunday will see that change as Mark and TBFSR accompany John while he sings four songs - It’s Amore, Save The Last Dance For Me, Things and King of The Road - at a special Easter celebration at Buckleys Crossing Hotel, Dalgety, starting from 5.30pm.

Jindabyne musician Gabi Forman will play a support set, followed by new Dalgety band The Chuffs. The 13-piece TBFRS, which made its debut at the Australian National Busking Championships in November, will play two sets, with John’s solo in between.

“I am a bit nervous,” he said.

“I have not sung seriously for 20-years apart from the odd concert for old people’s homes and the like.”

For Mark, playing with his father will not only be an interesting combination of hard

rocker bass and balladic vocals and ukelele, but also a special family moment.

Despite growing up with his crooner Dad in Perth, it wasn’t until his 21st birthday that he started to play music himself, buying a bass guitar for himself as a present.

“After a couple of years, I managed to get into the Conservatorium in Perth , studying music full time,” he said.

“Once I decided I was going to do it, I got serious. I had been working as a carpenter and joiner, but then I found myself playing in bands around Perth for 18-years then moved to Sydney, playing original music for 20-years.

“We moved to Dalgety to get out of the rat race, get into an off grid lifestyle and have become involved in TBFSR and also The Chuffs, a new five piece group based around Dalgety, playing classic, 1980s2000 rock pop.”

John describes himself as a former tenor turned light baritone or ballad singer.

“I grew up in a very Irish family, everyone used to get together on a Sunday in our

parlour, playing accordian and fiddle and singing a song,” he said.

“I did my first paid gig at 22, a solo in Lancashire, and ended up singing in musicals in an operatic society. I was still singing tenor when doing gigs, but was a ballad singer more than anything. I quickly learned I had to be adaptable as the clubs in England wanted performers to do the full range, so I was doing some rock.

“I was a semi-professional, working during the day with a wife and three kids and singing six nights a week. The entertainment business was far too unreliable to support a family solely, we wanted a mortgage and a house. I played the harmonica in a band for a while, that lasted a few months then that petered out.”

John only started playing the ukelele when he was visiting Mark and Wendy a couple of years ago and Wendy, who founded TBFSR as a small social ukelele group a year ago, gave him one. And yes, he will be playing it on Sunday, next to his son Mark with his bass guitar.

JINDABYNE and the Snowy Mountains will come alive this long weekend with lots of creative goodness for visitors and locals to experience.

While the region awaits the return of the long-standing and popular Lake Light Sculpture event in 2025, South East Arts has put together an art and artisan trail that celebrates the creative people in the Jindabyne area.

The trail is a nod to the positive impact these creatives and the Lake Light Sculpture event have had, with the establishment of sculpture walks, street art, artisan studios and more. Keep an eye out for the trail pamphlets being distributed, along with posts on social media.

The trail includes the equally long-standing Jindabyne Lions Art Show and Sale and takes you on a journey of discovery, allowing you to explore art, street art and sculptures, along with some artisan studios and showrooms.

You can get up-close-and-personal with street art, including works by former Jindabyne resident and passionate art advocate, Ben Eyles, whose What Graffiti? mural graces the back wall of the Jindabyne Mitre 10 building.

The artist worked with a group of local young people, providing an opportunity to express themselves while taking part in beautifying Jindabyne. Inspired by pop art, this piece represents the participating demographic (local youth), and the colourful, fun work adds a bold splash of colour to an otherwise plain wall.

How about a slow stroll through a sculpture garden as well - there are a few to choose from.

Walk along the foreshore of Lake Jindabyne and discover an array of works set against the backdrop of the lake, which have been acquired over the years from Lake Light Sculpture events. There are also memorials, monuments and the four Park Your Arts sculpture seats that were created by the local community in collaboration with Snowy River Arts in 2009.

Next stop - Lake Crackenback Resort & Spa is a destination that blends relaxation and excitement through a wide range of complimentary activities. As a proud sponsor of the Lake Light Sculpture event Lake Crackenback Resort & Spa has invested in sculptures over many years, and currently has around 20 handcrafted sculptures permanently displayed throughout the resort’s grounds.

As you walk around the many trails surrounding the resort, you will come across these sculptures.

Last but by no means least, a drive out to Wildbrumby Schnapps Distillery will not disappoint - boasting award-winning schnapps and gin, Austrian inspired food and contemporary art, as well as the sculpture garden which offers contemplative themes on the natural world and environmental sustainability thread, prompting us to look more closely at the world around us.

Put the Jindabyne Art & Artisan Trail in your calendar, get out of the car and stretch your legs while finding hidden gems around the corner, and delighting in the colourful, bold, subtle or fun works of art.

With a high number of creative people calling the Snowy Mountains home, the Jindabyne Art & Artisan Trail is a foundation on which a rich and vibrant region- wide trail can be built over the coming years.

ART: Lake Crackenback Resort & Spa has many sward winning sculptures on display.

PHOTO: Lake Crackenback Resort & Spa

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Delegate’s famous Good Friday duck race on again

By KAREN FORMAN DELEGATE Public School is holding its annual Good Friday charity duck race once again and is seeking people who want to try their luck on a duck.

The school’s Year Six students are encouraging people to join the school and local community at Delegate River on Good Friday for the duck races, and to help raise money for the annual end of year senior excursion to a mystery location.

One hundred ducks are up for grabs for $10 each, with three races to be held.

Given the ducks will be let go at the popular swimming hole at Bill Jeffreys Park on the river and then will float downstream at the ebb and will of the tide, the wind and the riverbank, no talent for duck racing is required.

“It is all about luck,” Year Six student Georgie Jeffreys, great grand-daughter of Bill Jeffreys for whom the park was named, said.

“You can’t control them, they just float along and you hope they don’t get caught in the reeds.”

This will be the seventh year Georgie has competed in the duck race and she said she was excited about it even though she has never won a prize.

Classmate Mason Brooks, is also looking forward to the day, saying “the intensi-

EASTER EVENT: Which is the lucky duck? Delegate Public School Year Six students (front, from left) Lola Tonisen, Mason Brooks, Harlan Ingram, Amelia Jeffreys and Georgie Jeffreys and (back, from left) Lincoln Walker, Lucy Walker and Amanda Reed, are looking forward to the Good Friday Duck Race which raises funds for their end of year excursion.

PHOTO: Karen Forman. ty” made it exciting. He has never won a prize either.

Louise Bannister of Delegate Public School was a lucky winner last year.

“The prizemoney is pretty good,” she said.

“But really it is about the fun of the day and helping the school raise money for the kids’ excursion.”

The Delegate Public School Good Friday Duck Race began more than 10 years when then P and C president Su

King came up with the idea as a fundraiser and a fun thing to do at Easter.

Mrs Bannister said more than 100 people attended the 2023 event and she hoped to see even more this year.

“There will be cash prizes for first, second and third in each of the three races and people can buy as many ducks as they wish by contacting the school or the Delegate cafe,” she said.

“We also have a wood raf-

fle and sell novelties and run a bottle toss and various other things on the day which adds to the fun. There will be a car club there as well.”

Delegate Public School has 27 students in two classes.

Most children travel to Bombala for high school once they graduate from Year Six. Meanwhile, Delegate Progress Association will continue the Easter celebrations under its Out and About in Delegate program, with

Serendipitous Stalls outside the Old Delegate Post Office on Easter Saturday from 10.30am-12.30pm, offering Devonshire teas and 10 percent off shop items.

The Delegate School of Arts will be open from 10am-4pm, with the museum open, Discover Delegate videos playing in the hall and the Early Settlers Hut will be open all day.

All are welcome to attend a working bee at the Cob

Oven Bill Jeffreys Park from 5.30pm followed by a sausage sizzle and Easter egg hunt. BYO drinks and salads.

Members of the public have also been invited to attend a traditional bush breakfast of damper and billy team from 11am at the Early Settlers Hut that has been organised for a visiting four wheel drive club.

Cost is $10 per person, payable on arrival.

Delegate is set to be busy this Easter long weekend.

Help shape the future of your community Snowy Hydro is hosting a community research campaign to better understand the impacts of the Snowy 2.0 project on our local communities.

HAVE YOUR SAY! For more information snowyhydro.com.au/haveyoursay 1800 623 776

Pop-up community stall When: Where:

Tuesday 2 April 2024 10am - 2pm Sharp Street, Cooma specific location TBC

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9AM SATURDAY 30 MARCH 2024 | YEAR OF THE DRAGON

FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

VENUE

Market stalls (9am to 2.30pm) Jay Podger – country & western performer Kids’ Zone – fun activities for preschoolers CWA - tea & scones Carnival activities Animal petting zoo Face painting

Village Green & Denison St Village Green stage Big Trout CWA Hall Big Trout CWA Hall Big Trout

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COMPETITIONS AND EVENTS

VENUE

10am | Easter Bonnet Parade 10am | Trout tossing 10.15am | Dog high jump 11am | Cupcake decorating 11.30am | Tug of War (adults & kids) 12pm | Wood auction 1pm | Watermelon-eating contest 2pm | Easter Bunny 2.30pm | Wacky Quacky Duck Race

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WINTER WARMING FEATURE

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WINTER WARMING FEATURE

Create a cosy winter retreat

By LISA ASHURST WE ARE already into autumn, which means winter is just around the corner and when the icy weather hits, it’s lovely to come home to a place that exudes a warm and welcoming ambience as soon as you walk in the door.

Well, with very little effort you can easily create that cosy appeal in your own home with some simple but savvy design features, and it doesn’t have to be costly. You can warm up your home’s visual appeal with just a few accessories in colours and textures that will chase those cold weather blues far, far away.

Colour and texture are winners when it comes to creating a cosy look, making your living spaces, your kitchen, the bedrooms, hallways and even the bathroom warm and inviting on those cold winter nights.

Go plush. Heavier fabrics, seasonal designs and soft snuggly throws will all bring an extra layer of warmth and comfort to your rooms. Look for thick textured weaves in soft fibres and if you have any tucked away in the cupboard, pull out those heirloom and country style quilts. They add a wonderful layer of cosy nostalgia to a bedroom and even a smaller quilt will look attractive draped over a chair or make a wonderfully cuddly throw for an evening snuggled up on the couch.

If you have a fireplace, rearrange

COSY WINTER RETREAT: Create that cosy appeal in your own home with some simple but savvy design features as the weather cools down and winter approaches.

PHOTO: Pavan Trikutam on Unsplash the furniture, if possible, to create a conversation area around the fire.

If that’s not an option though, you can still draw attention to the fireplace with some clever decorative touches that will still make it the focus of the room and spread the visual warmth throughout.

Hallways are often overlooked when it comes to creating a warmer space, but you can remedy this and brighten yours with a good quality hall runner that is soft underfoot. It will not only brighten your hallway but keep it warmer too. But thick soft floor rugs will do

wonders for warming up any room.

Even if the room already has a floor covering, a rug will add that extra layer of comfort.

Colour is your best friend for creating a cosy ambience, so accessorise with spicy reds and vibrant tangerines, deep moody

blues, mossy greens and soft olive tones. Compliment them with rich creams, warm whites and pastel greys and then wrap it all up with elements of earthy forest tones.

These colours work wonderfully well in creating the appeal of a warm, winter haven, making them the ideal hues for cuddly throw rugs, big snuggly cushions and thick soft floor rugs.

These colours will also work beautifully as warming elements in your kitchen too. Look for accessories that will add those pops of colour. A plant pot for the windowsill, a decorative plate for the wall, or even a picture of brightly-hued vegetables. They will all help to draw in the cosy ambience you want to create.

Use lamps to brighten shadowy spaces and dim corners, and candles for softer, more ambient lighting. Replace the table runner with a long fine-knit scarf, or use a thin blanket in a warm hue as a tablecloth. It will give an inviting touch to your dining area.

Opt for thick, luxurious towels in the bathroom and a soft, generously-sized bath mat, as both will create a comfortable and welcoming space. Bathrooms can be chilly places sometimes, but a few simple additions can make all the difference. It’s all about creating that look and feel of warmth and comfort.

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WINTER WARMING FEATURE

Draught-proof your home before the big chill

By LISA ASHURST THERE’S nothing more unwelcome than those chilly draughts snaking into your home during the icy months of winter, and they will inevitably find their way in if they can find access.

So it’s worth taking some time to check all the obvious access points and sealing them, and now would be a good time to do it.

Draughts can enter via the most obscure places and older houses especially are often the most ‘leaky’ houses when it comes to draughts, especially if they are on stumps.

But even newer builds can harbour places where chilly winter winds can find access, creating cold spots and impacting on the temperature inside the home.

Draughts, while similar to

ventilation, which is good for you and your home, differ in that they are uncontrolled and can let in too much cold air.

Which is why draughtproofing is well worth the effort, as it will go a long way to preventing the warm air inside the home from escaping, which will not only keep the inside temperature more consistent and comfortable, but will also save on your energy costs.

Choose a breezy day and listen for rattling and whistling which is a sure sign of a draught. Moving curtains can also indicate air is entering via a small gap. Check around the doors and windows first; these are common areas where draughts can enter, but sealing them can be as simple as applying some weather stripping.

Check for gaps where skirting meets the walls and also in floorboards and if your’s is an older home with ventilation points in the walls, look at replacing them with closable options.

These vents used to serve as ventilation for when homes first began using gas and kerosene for heating and unless you are still using such heating appliances, they are no longer necessary.

You can remove them and plaster over the gap, but closable versions are available if you prefer to keep them.

Exposed rafters, stairways and fireplaces can also provide access to chilly air, so check around these features for sneaky gaps and seal them up if you find any.

And don’t forget the faithful door snake.

An oldie but a goodie, door

snakes are ideal for keeping chilly draughts from entering through a gap beneath your doors.

Bear in mind how much heat can escape through your windows too.

The best way to combat this is to hang heavier, lined curtains during the winter months. Leave them open on

sunny winter days to allow the sunshine in, but once the sun goes, close them to keep the warmth in.

Most draught-proofing jobs are simple and can be done by the householder in a weekend but even if it’s a job that requires you to bring in a tradie, it will be well worth it.

For those DIY jobs though, there are plenty of sealing options available and your local hardware store should be able to advise you on the best ones for the job.

Do it now, before the winter sets in. It will mean a warmer home, and that means a warmer you.

Turning on the heat

By LISA ASHURST ENERGY efficiency is a constant concern for all of us, especially with living costs continuing to rise.

We need to heat our homes in winter, but with energy prices also at a premium the desire for more cost efficient heating is greater than ever.

There are several options out there though, so it depends on which is going to be the best performer to meet your home heating needs while saving money on your power bills.

Reverse cycle air conditioning is a popular choice for many households. It’s very efficient and the cost per hour of running time to warm a room is quite low.

Whole-house systems will naturally increase the cost, but still come in as relatively low.

Split systems are usually less expensive than ducted systems to purchase and install, plus they allow you to control the temperature to each indoor unit, but both systems are a lot less expensive to run though than an electric heater.

Electric radiant panel heating systems are also worth considering as they are easy to install and have no need for pipes to a central boiler. They are attractive, unobtrusive, provide excellent warmth at a low cost and are maintenance free. They also provide a very comfortable and natural heat and are available in

a variety of forms, from infloor water tubing to radiant wall and ceiling panels.

A great option for newbuilds and renovations is underfloor heating (UFH), and the good news is that the system can now be installed in existing builds via retro-fit panels. This system of heating is available in two types; electric underfloor and hydronic underfloor.

Hydronic is considered much more efficient and a better fit environmentally.

It provides a a comfortable even heat distribution across the room, is highly energy efficient and uses the science of naturally rising heat.

It’s space-saving, safe and family friendly, there are no

hot or cold spots and it does not dry out the room.

Hydronic UFH is very low maintenance, requiring only the occasional heating system service, while the electric system requires no maintenance at all, and temperature control with both systems is hassle-free.

Installation costs for a UFH system can be higher than that of other systems and can sometimes take time to install, and a retrofit system in an existing build will cost more per square metre than a new build installation, but after the initial expense, you can sit back and enjoy the savings on your energy bills, as your UFH system will begin to pay for itself very quickly.

A popular choice of heat-

ing with passive homeowners is an infrared heating system, which is ideal for passive homes, due to the homes’ high insulation levels and other energy efficiencies. Eco houses are designed to be highly efficient, and their heating requirements are quite low, which is what makes an infrared system so right for them.

The panels are streamlined and unobtrusive and can be on either the wall or ceiling.

Infrared uses minimal electricity to generate heat, yet provides a lot for its size, and is safe enough and cost efficient enough to leave on overnight. The system does not emit any harmful radiation either. Infrared is also rated carbon neutral as it does not produce emissions

like a gas or oil-based heating system does. So this is a very clean heat.

Cost wise, infrared heating is said to be the least expensive of them all, with apparent savings of up to 50 percent in comparison with some other conventional types of heating and it’s very easy to install. It produces a naturally feeling, comfortable sun-like heat and those who have an infrared system swear by it.

With the many options available in efficient heating today, it is so much easier to find a system that will not only suit your budget and your needs, but will save on your power bills as well.

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GRASSROOTS

Weaner calf sale declared a success Older Steers 12-16 months

TC & JM Bruce

20

Angus

$ 1,255.00

Vendor

Number of head

Breed

Price

B & M Rudd

15

Angus

$ 1,250.00

Kraft Fairfield

14

Angus

$ 1,550.00

BA & CF Clarke

21

Angus

$ 1,250.00

DG Hopkins

11

Angus

$ 1,490.00

G & S McCoulough

8

Angus

$ 1,240.00

PA & CF Barry

8

Angus

$ 1,470.00

T Burke & Son

22

Angus

$ 1,220.00

Wollondibby P/Ship

24

Hereford $ 1,440.00

J & R Rudd

15

Angus

$ 1,220.00

GM & HA Litchfield

23

Hereford $ 1,420.00

Wattle Station

23

Angus

$ 1,210.00

P Dickson

23

Angus

$ 1,400.00

WR Schofield

17

Angus

$ 1,180.00

R & T Mugridge

6

Angus

$ 1,350.00

R Letts

35

Angus

$ 1,130.00

P & L Fitzgerald

1

Angus

$ 1,350.00

IB & J Wallace

42

Angus

$ 1,120.00

Curry Flat Partners

1

Angus

$ 1,350.00

Burrunga Pty Ltd

20

BB

$ 1,100.00

BA & CF Clarke

3

Angus

$ 1,300.00

Sherwood Past Co

35

Angus

$ 1,100.00

Weaner steers Vendor

Number of head

Breed

Price

Vendor

Number of head

Breed

Price

59

Angus

$ 1,420.00

RN & P McGufficke

9

Angus

$ 1,100.00

Corella

12

Angus

$ 1,300.00

PA & CF Barry

7

Angus

$ 1,020.00

Triple O Past Co

10

Angus

$ 1,300.00

RN & P McGufficke

44

Angus

$ 1,000.00

Sally Flat P'Ship

18

Angus

$ 1,290.00

T & H Brayshaw

20

Angus

$ 1,000.00

VB & MM Minell

28

Angus

$ 1,280.00

Glenavon Past Co

21

Angus

$ 980.00

GG & JJ Platts

27

Angus

$ 1,280.00

Snow Peak Pastoral

13

Angus

$ 950.00

Glenavon Past Co

59

Angus

$ 1,280.00

Kyleston P'Ship

18

Angus

$ 940.00

Jim Murray

20

Angus

$ 1,280.00

AAA Rural

13

Angus

$ 900.00

Sally Flat P'Ship

18

Angus

$ 1,280.00

WR Schofield

18

Angus

$ 900.00

J & C Buckley

13

Angus

$ 1,275.00

Wattle Station

14

Angus

$ 900.00

Walker & Lineham

20

Angus

$ 1,270.00

Glenriver Past Co

26

Angus

$ 890.00

A Kelly

9

Angus

$ 1,270.00

A Kelly

12

Angus

$ 860.00

Glenriver Past Co

32

Angus

$ 1,260.00

AAA Rural

33

Angus

$ 850.00

AAA Rural

15

Angus

$ 1,260.00

Triple O Past Co

9

Angus

$ 850.00

RM & PM McGufficke

23

Angus

$ 1,260.00

Boco Pty Ltd

18

Angus

$ 850.00

T & H Brayshaw

16

Angus

$ 1,260.00

Mortlock P'Ship

9

Angus

$ 720.00

Forbes: Tamworth: Cooma:

1736

-39

-2.2%

18

1542

-43

-2.7%

19

1412

-37

-2.6%

20

1331

-34

-2.5%

21

1312

-11

-0.8%

22

1275

0

0.0%

23

1100

0

0.0%

26

514

-12

-2.3%

28

350

-15

-4.1%

30

335

-7

-2.0%

32

295

-7

-2.3%

MC

715

4

0.6%

Wednesday 3rd April 2024 Bookings for this feature weaner sale are now being received and strongly recommended.

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MONARO LIVESTOCK & PROPERTY 14th Annual Feature Weaner Sale

NRI AU NRI US

Jan-24

-2.0%

Nov-23

-38

Oct-23

1842

Sep-23

16.5

1650 1600 1550 1500 1450 1400 1350 1300 1250 1200 1150 1100 1050 1000 950 900 850 800 750 700

Aug-23

-2.0%

Jul-23

-24

Jun-23

1193

May-23

NRI

0268 514000 0267 607577 0264 523130

Northern Region Indicator (c/kg)

Apr-23

Wkly Change

Mar-23

20/03/24

Weaner heifers

M Cottle

Feb-24

NUTRIEN Cooma and Elders Cooma held their first weaner calf sale on Wednesday March 20.

The sale exceeded expectations with a full field of buyers in attendance and some rain around the state to boost confidence in the cattle market.

Buyers from NSW, VIC and SA were at the rail, including three main commission buyers, all securing plenty of wellbred Monaro cattle.

The 4300 cattle were presented magnificently and a credit to the vendors. Nutrien and Elders would like to thank the vendors for their continued support.

There were approximately 350 older grown steers penned and sold to very strong trends.

The best of the Angus steers making $1550.

Hereford steers also sold strongly with the best of the Herefords selling for $1440 at 424kgs.

Weaner steers sold to very strong trends with the bigger runs of Angus calves in the 300-330kgs weights the stand out.

Weaners topped at $1420 for a beautiful pen of 59 of

Mark Cottle’s Hazeldean/ Rosskin calves at 324kgs.

The majority of the heavier calves making $1150-$1300. As the weight reduced the c/kg stayed consistent with plenty of black calves making $4.00/kg and higher in places. There were plenty of black baldy calves on offer with buyers switching to the colours when unable to compete on the straight blacks.

Heifers with weight started strongly making up to $1000 with the heavier end on the Angus in the 280-350kg range making $850-$950/hd.

Once weight decreased, buyers were selective and reluctant get into bidding wars. Heifers generally made $3-3.30 which in in front of current online markets and saleyards across the state.

Overall, the sale was a great success, the bigger numbers saw a wider field of buyers there.

Nutrien and Elders would like to again thank all the vendor, buyers and under bidders, truck drivers and yard staff for a great sale.

The next Cooma-Monaro Weaner Sale will be held on April 17.

Dec-23

By DAMIEN ROACH, NUTRIEN AG SOLUTIONS COOMA

Source: AWEX

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Wednesday 17th April 2024 | Commencing 11am 4000 head booked Including: 200 ANG/BB/HH Steers 15-18 months 2000 ANGUS weaner steers 400 BB weaner steers

300 HFD weaner steers 200 Mixed breed weaner steers 500 ANG weaner heifers 500 BB/HFD + MXD BRED weaner HFRS

Majority of weaners 7-12 months Dirt flooring for the lead weaner steers All vendors are ‘Grassfed only, HGP Free, Antibiotic free’ unless specified.

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African Lovegrass, a plant to hate

By STUART BURGE, agronomist AFTER an extended summer break, I thought I’d start 2024 with the lowest of the low and work my way upwards from there.

While I pride myself in being the eternal optimist, the subject of African Lovegrass is anything but something to be positive about.

Indeed, it undoubtedly represents the single greatest threat to the environment – and most especially the native grasslands - and agricultural production on the Monaro.

Why? What is it about this plant which makes me draw this rather extreme but considered conclusion?

Why is it that I was quoted some years ago (thanks for the reminder Bill and Sue Stephens from Jerangle) that ‘Serrated Tussock is a saint compared to African Lovegrass’.

While there are many reasons, the fundamental one comes down to an understanding of its botany.

African Lovegrass is categorized as a ‘C4’ grass which refers to its metabolic pathway or more basically just ‘the way it grows’ (the way it converts Carbon from the air via photosynthesis into plant material).

THREAT: African Lovegrass presents the greatest threat to the Monaro’s production lands, says agronomist Stuart Burge.

Most C4 grasses tend to be tropical or warm season species which grow through summer and are sensitive to frosts.

These contrast to the C3 category of grasses which are temperate species and grow year-round and which are frost tolerant.

Almost all of our introduced species which are commonplace throughout this region fall in this category, including ryegrass, Phalaris, Fescue, cocksfoot etc etc.

Similarly many of our ubiquitous native grasses are C3 including Poa tussock, spear / corkscrew grasses, Wallaby Grass.

The notable exceptions are Kangaroo Grass and Red Grass which are summer growing frost sensitive C4 species.

From a practical perspective however the notable thing that differentiates African Lovegrass from all other species – both C3 and C4 – which grow in this region is its remarkable metabolic growth efficiency.

That is, the efficiency in the way it uptakes and converts moisture and nutrients into plant growth.

This is critically important because it means that it will grow – and indeed thrive – even on limited moisture

such as during droughts and dry periods and even in the lowest fertility environments.

This fact together with its ability to exhibit very high growth rates in spring and summer (again due to its efficiency of metabolism) and to set copious quantities of seed over an extended period during summer – even in drought – further explains its weed status.

Under such conditions it has therefore a distinct competitive advantage over all other companion species and will quickly dominate a paddock or backyard therefore once established.

To fully comprehend this threat and the extent of the problem, I refer to historic data about its weed status on the Monaro.

In 1986 a survey of weeds officers indicated that in in the Bombala shire the level of infestation of African Lovegrass was described as being ‘low’ with no (nil) properties affected and ‘only scattered plants along roadsides’.

A similar relatively ‘clean’ scenario was evident within the Snowy River shire in which the degree of infestation of African Lovegrass was also categorised as being ‘low’ with only eight prop-

erties affected and the total area affected being 150 ha with scattered plants.

At that time the Cooma Monaro shire supported the highest infestation of all three shires with a total of 200 properties were recorded as having African Lovegrass extending more than 10,000 ha.

At that time, 1000 ha were described as supporting a heavy infestation; 2000 ha as medium; and the remaining 7000 ha were described as being low with only scattered pants requiring spot spraying.

The gravity of the situation is highlighted when these ‘baseline’ figures from 1986 are compared with the extent of Lovegrass today.

In 2018, it was estimated

by Snowy Monaro Regional Council that 20 percent or approximately 100,000 ha of the Monaro now has a ‘heavy infestation’ of African Lovegrass.

This represents effectively a 30-fold increase in area in 30 years.

Furthermore since 2018 the district has been favoured by exceptional wet summers which can only have favoured the further spread of this weed.

Yes, maybe it’s time to change the name to African Hategrass.

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Cooma driver’s safety recognised

By LUKE TREADWELL WHEN you have been driving trucks for more than 50 years, on some of the country’s most challenging roads, you understand more than most the importance of road safety.

For Cooma’s Adrian Curtis, any given day could see him driving through snow to deliver fuel to the ski resorts, the Snowy 2.0 project or a rambling road to a primary producer to refuel tanks.

Mr Curtis’ commitment to road safety has not gone unnoticed and he is the recipient of a professional driver’s award.

For the third year in a row, major regional fuel transport company, Lowes Petroleum has acknowledged their driver’s commitment to road safety urging other road users, including other transport companies, to channel their traits.

With more than 200 drivers transporting millions of litres of fuel a year across hundreds of thousands of kilometres of rural roads, the awards criteria included reviewing drive cam alerts, logbook and fatigue breaches and incidents like crossovers and speeding.

Drivers are nominated by their peers across the 500 plus staff with nominations tripling since their inception in 2021.

“I feel proud the company recognised my work ethic and high

standards that I try to achieve daily,” Mr Curtis said.

“I really appreciate being awarded for that achievement.

“Most people go to work each day and know exactly what their work environment will be like.

“For truck drivers you not only have to read the road but also anticipate what other road users may do. That may be overtaking without caution or driving distracted.”

One of the judges, General Manager of Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE) Mr Morris said everyday road conditions, the weather, vehicle issues and the public could create dangerous work environments for drivers.

“While all our drivers operate to best practises, the awards are an added incentive ensuring Lowes drivers continue to be the best in the business,” Mr Morris said.

“The priority is always safety. In one instance of dash cam footage, you can see a motorcycle barely missing a fuel tanker head-on after breaking multiple road rules.

“It’s crazy what our drivers go through. We have even had footage where it is obvious the person has pretty much fallen asleep before waking in the nick of time.

“The vision is testament to our drivers’ abilities to not only read the road, but also anticipate actions by other road users that could be dangerous.”

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AWARDED: Cooma truck driver Adrian Curtis has been acknowledged for his commitment to road safety. PHOTO: Supplied As a career driver, Adrian has seen a few fatal accidents but one in the 1980s, when he worked for another company, still haunts him today.

“I had just completed a 12-hour shift and when I got back in the yard, I was told that I had to do an overnight to Melbourne as it was urgent,” he said said.

“I refused to do the trip: I was already fatigued and knew I was putting myself and other road users at risk.

“They then told another employee, who had just finished

his shift that day, to do it. The employee was glad for the extra overtime and decided to take his nephew along for a ride to keep him company and awake during the trip.

“The driver ended up falling asleep and drove straight into an oncoming fuel tanker, killing himself, his nephew, and the driver of the fuel tanker.

“This is why I am thankful Lowes Petroleum emphasises safety at all costs: this would never happen today.”

NSW Farmers is calling on the state government to rebuild community trust and relationships amid angst around the energy transition.

Farmers and communities are worried they could be collateral damage in a bid to secure the state’s power supply, NSW Farmers Energy Transition Taskforce chair Reg Kidd warned, with the stress and uncertainty taking a toll.

“The sheer scale and pace of the energy transition is forcing people into really difficult situations, being forced to give up parts of their family farms or face years of disruption to their operations, and it’s causing enormous stress,” Mr Kidd said.

“We’re seeing the headlines about the need for more renewables and more quickly, but that’s deeply distressing for the people who fear they will be left to foot the bill.

“We need the NSW Government to swiftly address these concerns not just about where and how transmission lines and energy developments will be built, but also how they will minimise the impact.”

Mr Kidd said NSW Farmers had been actively advocating to the NSW Government and EnergyCo on the issue, raising concerns about Just Terms Compensation, mental health support, and the need for clear guidelines on how all parties should conduct themselves to minimise the impact on people and farm productivity.

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2024 Alpine Ford Mustang Classic

The 2024 Alpine Ford Mustang Classic was a huge success for the Cooma Golf Club. A big thanks to all our volunteers and our Greens Superintendent Ben Neilson for getting the course in top condition.

A special thanks to Mark Burke for providing his excavator for the ball drop and for building the new back tee on the 17th for the event.

Cooma Golf Club would like to thank the following sponsors:

Alpine Ford Burkes Plant Hire Ben Neilson Greens & Coring | Cooma Rugby Old Boys | South East Tile & Bathroom | Brian Geach Electrical | DJ's Steelworx | Think Pink Plumbing & Gas | Nebula Motel | Cooma Furnishing Company | Cooma Mitre 10 | Cooma Air Conditioning & Refrigeration | McGrath Snowy Mountains | Flynns Wrecking Yard | Southern Disposal Services | Hillross Financial Services | M&T Motors | Paul Dyball Builders | Cooma Ex-Services Club

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WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

ABC TV (2)

6.00 News. 9.00 News.

10.00 Four Corners. 10.30 Nigella Bites. 10.55 Q+A. 12.00 News. 12.30 Press Club. 1.35 Media Watch.

2.00 Parliament. 3.00 Cook And The Chef. 3.25 Prince Charles: Inside The Duchy Of Cornwall. 4.15 Antiques Roadshow. 5.15 Grand Designs. 6.00 Back Roads.

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG) 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Hard Quiz. (PG) 8.30 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. 9.05 Melbourne Comedy Festival: The Gala. 11.05 News. 11.20 The Business. 11.35 Adam Hills: The Last Leg.

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Aust Story. 10.30 Compass.

11.00 Antiques Roadshow.

12.00 News. 1.00 Big Deal.

2.00 Meet The Penguins.

3.00 Cook And The Chef.

3.25 Prince Charles: Inside The Duchy Of Cornwall. 4.15 Antiques Roadshow. 5.15 Grand Designs. 6.00 Back Roads. (PG) 6.30 Hard Quiz.

(PG) 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30.

8.00 Foreign Correspondent.

8.30 Grand Designs New Zealand. 9.20 Antiques Roadshow. 10.20 Better Date Than Never. 10.50 News.

11.05 The Business. 11.20 Love On The Spectrum. (PG)

6.00 Gardening Aust.

6.30 Cook And The Chef.

7.00 News. 9.35 Easter In Australia. 10.30 That Pacific Sports Show. 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. 12.00 News.

12.30 QI. 1.00 Silent Witness.

2.00 House Of Gods. 3.00 Cook And The Chef. 3.25 To Be Advised. 5.10 Grand Designs. 6.00 Back Roads.

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG) 7.00 ABC News At Easter. 7.30 Gardening Australia.

8.35 Happy Valley. (M) 9.35 Hard Quiz. (PG) 10.05 The Weekly. 10.35 QI. (PG) 11.05 News. 11.25 Grand Designs.

6.00 Rage. 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage. 12.00 News. 12.30 Death In Paradise. (M) 1.30 Miniseries: Life After Life. (M) 2.40 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG) 3.10 Extraordinary Escapes.

(PG) 4.00 Universe With Brian Cox. Final. 5.00 Better Date Than Never. 5.30 Landline.

6.00 Australian Story.

6.30 Back Roads.

7.00 ABC News At Easter.

7.30 Miniseries: Life After Life. (M) 8.30 Endeavour. (M) Part 3 of 3.

10.05 House Of Gods. (M) 11.00 Happy Valley. (M)

6.00 Rage. 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 The Pope’s Easter Vigil. 10.30 World This Week. 11.00 Compass.

11.30 Praise. 12.00 News.

12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Aust. 2.30 Dream Gardens. 3.00 Nigella Bites.

3.30 Cook And The Chef.

3.55 Grand Designs NZ. 4.45 Extraordinary Escapes. 5.35 A Grand Royal Design. 6.30 Compass. (PG) 7.00 News.

7.30 Death In Paradise. (M) 8.30 House Of Gods.

Final. (M) 9.30 Happy Valley. (M) 10.30 Movie: Misbehaviour.

(2020) (M)

6.00 News. 9.00 News.

10.00 Landline. 11.05 A Grand Royal Design. 12.00 News. 1.00 Vera. 2.30 To Be Advised. 4.10 Back Roads.

4.40 Grand Designs. (PG) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow.

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Australian Story.

8.30 Four Corners.

9.20 To Be Advised.

10.20 You Can’t Ask That.

(M) 10.50 ABC Late News.

11.05 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. 11.35 You Can’t Ask That. (MA15+)

6.00 Morning Programs.

10.30 One Plus One. 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. 12.00 News. 1.00 Call The Midwife.

2.00 Brush With Fame.

2.25 Back Roads. 2.55 Old People’s Home For 4 Year Olds. 3.55 Long Lost Family.

4.45 Grand Designs. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Back Roads.

Final. 8.30 Better Date Than Never. Final. 9.05 Jeffrey Smart. 10.05 You Can’t Ask That. 10.35 News.

10.50 The Business. 11.05 Four Corners. 11.50 Movie: Casablanca. (1942)

SEVEN (6)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 11.30 News.

12.00 Movie: Unwritten Obsession. (2017) 2.00 Beat The Chasers UK. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 The 1% Club UK. Premiere. (PG) 8.30 The Front Bar. (M) 9.30 Unbelievable Moments Caught On Camera. (PG) 10.30 The Latest: Seven News. 11.00 Talking Footy.

12.00 Parenthood. (M)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 News. 12.00 Movie: The Other Mother. (2017) (M) 2.00 Beat The Chasers UK. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Aust.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly. (PG) 8.30 America’s Got Talent: Fantasy League. (PG) Hosted by Terry Crews.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News.

11.00 The Amazing Race. (PG) 12.30 Fortitude. (MA15+)

6.00 Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show. 11.30 News.

12.00 Movie: Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff: The Kristine Carlson Story. (2021) 2.00 Border Security: America’s Front Line. (PG) 2.30 Surveillance Oz. (PG) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens.

8.30 Movie: The Butler.

(2013) (M) Forest Whitaker, Oprah Winfrey. The story of a White House butler.

11.15 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA. (M) 12.15 Armchair Experts. (M)

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Stakes Day and Australian Cup. 5.00 News. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG) 6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG) 7.30 Movie: Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves. (1991) (PG) Kevin Costner, Alan Rickman. An outlaw wages war against a sheriff.

10.30 Movie: The Book Of Eli. (2010) (MA15+) Denzel Washington.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. 12.00 Surveillance Oz. 12.30 Border Security USA. 1.00 Border Security: Int. 1.30 Movie: Suddenly 30. (2004) 3.30 Border Security. 4.00 Better Homes. 5.00 News. 5.30 Weekender. 6.00 News. 7.00 Border Security. (PG) 7.30 John Farnham: Finding The Voice. (M) 9.30 What The Killer Did Next. (M) 10.30 Quantum Leap. (M) 11.30 Autopsy USA. (MA15+) 12.30 Movie: Jesse Stone: Thin Ice. (2009) (M)

6.00 Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show. 11.30 Athletics. Stawell Gift. Easter Monday session. 2.30 Border Security: America’s Front Line. (PG) 3.00 The Chase.

4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 Highway Patrol. (PG) 8.30 Ron Iddles: The Good Cop: Bonnie Clarke. (M) Ron Iddles revisits a 1982 unsolved murder.

9.30 The Irrational. (M) 10.30 The Latest: Seven News. 11.00 S.W.A.T. (M) 12.00 Movie: Secrets In The Woods. (2020) (MA15+)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 11.30 News. 12.00 Movie: Another Christmas Coincidence.

(2019) 2.00 Beat The Chasers UK. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 World’s Most Extreme Airports. (PG) 9.00 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA. Final. (M) 10.00 First Dates UK. (M) 11.00 The Latest: Seven News. 11.30 Born To Kill?

(MA15+) 12.30 Emerald City. (MA15+)

NINE (8)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra.

11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 Gordon Ramsay’s Food Stars. (M) 1.45 Explore. 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.30 News.

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Gordon Ramsay’s Food Stars. (M) 9.00 Under Investigation: Shots Fired. (M) Presented by Liz Hayes.

10.00 9News Late.

10.30 See No Evil. (M) 11.30 The Equalizer. (MA15+) 12.20 Tipping Point. (PG)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra.

11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 Gordon Ramsay’s Food Stars.

1.30 My Way. 2.00 Pointless.

(PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.30 News. 6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 4. Sydney Roosters v Penrith Panthers. From Allianz Stadium, Sydney.

9.55 Thursday Night Knock Off. 10.40 9News Late. 11.10 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+) 12.00 A+E After Dark. (MA15+)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra.

(PG) 11.30 9News Morning.

12.00 Movie: For The Love Of Chocolate. (2021) (G) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 4.

South Sydney Rabbitohs v Canterbury Bulldogs.

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 4. Brisbane Broncos v North Queensland Cowboys. From Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane.

9.55 Golden Point. Postmatch NRL wrap-up.

10.45 Movie: Snitch. (2013) (M) Dwayne Johnson.

6.00 Hello SA. 6.30 ACA. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. 12.00 Great Australian Detour.

12.30 My Way. 1.00 Ageless.

1.30 Living On The Coast.

2.00 The Pet Rescuers.

2.30 Drive TV: EV3 Building The Future. 3.30 Renovate Or Rebuild. 4.30 Garden Gurus. 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Getaway. 6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 ACA. 7.30 Space Invaders. (PG) 8.30 Movie: Charlie And The Chocolate Factory. (2005) (PG) 10.50 Hotel Chocolat: Inside The Chocolate Factory.

11.45 Renovate Or Rebuild.

6.00 Fishing Aust. 6.30 ACA. 7.00 Weekend Today.

10.00 Wide World Of Sports.

11.00 NRL Sunday Footy Show. (PG) 1.00 Fish Forever.

1.30 Drive TV. 2.00 Space Invaders. (PG) 3.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 4.

New Zealand Warriors v Newcastle Knights.

6.00 9News Sunday.

7.00 Married At First Sight. (PG) 8.40 60 Minutes. Current affairs program.

9.40 9News Late.

10.10 The First 48. Return.

11.10 Transplant. (MA15+) 12.00 Family Law. (M)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 Married At First Sight. (PG) 1.30 To Be Advised. 2.00 Pointless.

(PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.30 WIN News.

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Married At First Sight.

(M) The final vows continue.

9.00 My Wife, My Abuser.

(MA15+) Part 2 of 2.

10.00 100% Footy. (M) 11.00 Kenan. (PG) 11.30 Court Cam. (M) 12.00 Tipping Point. (PG)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra.

(PG) 11.30 9News Morning.

12.00 Married At First Sight.

(M) 1.30 Getaway. (PG) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.30 WIN News.

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Gordon Ramsay’s Food Stars. (M) Hosted

by Gordon Ramsay and Janine Allis.

8.45 To Be Advised.

10.45 9News Late.

11.15 Family Law. Final. (M) 12.05 Tipping Point. (PG)

TEN (5)

6.00 Everyday Gourmet.

6.30 My Market Kitchen.

7.00 Ready Steady Cook.

8.00 Ent. Tonight. 8.30 Neighbours. 9.00 Bold. 9.30 Deal Or No Deal. 10.00 GCBC. 10.30 Judge Judy.

11.00 Dr Phil. 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Ent. Tonight. 1.30 To Be Advised. 3.00 GCBC. 3.30 10 News First: Afternoon. 4.00 Neighbours. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 News. 6.00 Deal Or No Deal.

6.30 The Project. 7.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! 9.00 FBI: International.

(M) 11.00 The Project. 12.00 Stephen Colbert.

6.00 Everyday Gourmet.

6.30 My Market Kitchen.

7.00 Ready Steady Cook.

8.00 Ent. Tonight. 8.30 Neighbours. 9.00 Bold. 9.30 Deal Or No Deal. 10.00 GCBC. 10.30 Judge Judy.

11.00 Dr Phil. 12.00 10 News First. 1.00 Ent. Tonight. 1.30 TBA. 3.00 GCBC. 3.30 10 News First: Afternoon. 4.00 Neighbours. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 News. 6.00 Deal Or No Deal.

6.30 The Project. 7.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! 8.30 Gogglebox Australia. 9.30 Law & Order: S.V.U. 10.30 Blue Bloods.

11.30 The Project.

6.00 Everyday Gourmet. 6.30 My Market Kitchen. 7.00 The Talk. 8.00 Ent. Tonight.

8.30 Neighbours. 9.00 Bold.

9.30 Deal Or No Deal. 10.00 GCBC. 10.30 Judge Judy.

11.00 Dr Phil. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.00 Ent. Tonight.

1.30 My Market Kitchen. 2.00 Ready Steady Cook. 3.00 GCBC. 3.30 Judge Judy.

4.00 Bold. 5.00 News. 6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Ready Steady Cook. (PG) 8.30 The Graham Norton Show. (M) 9.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly Australia. (PG) 10.30 Fire Country. 11.30 The Project.

6.00 Morning Programs.

7.30 Escape Fishing. 8.00 10 Minute Kitchen. 8.30 Farm To Fork. 9.00 Healthy Homes.

9.30 Food Trail: South Africa.

10.00 Ready Steady Cook.

11.00 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! 12.30 Silvia’s Italian Masterclass. 1.00 All 4 Adventure. 2.00 Roads Less Travelled. 2.30 Everyday Gourmet. 3.00 What’s Up Down Under. 3.30 GCBC. 4.00 My Market Kitchen. 4.30 Taste Of Aust. 5.00 News.

6.00 Ready Steady Cook.

7.00 The Dog House. 9.00 Ambulance UK. 11.30 So Help Me Todd.

6.00 Morning Programs.

8.30 Freshly Picked. 9.00 10 Minute Kitchen. 9.30 My Market Kitchen. 10.00 Farm To Fork. 10.30 Pooches At Play. 11.00 Buy To Build.

11.30 Healthy Homes.

12.00 Roads Less Travelled.

12.30 To Be Advised. 1.30 Cook With Luke. 2.00 4x4 Adventures. 3.00 Taste Of Aust. 3.30 Farm To Fork.

4.00 My Market Kitchen. 4.30 GCBC. 5.00 News. 6.30 The Sunday Project. 7.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! 9.15 NCIS: Hawai’i.

10.15 FBI. 11.10 FBI. 12.00 The Sunday Project.

6.00 Everyday Gourmet.

6.30 My Market Kitchen.

7.00 The Talk. 8.00 Ent. Tonight. 8.30 GCBC. 9.00 Bold. 9.30 Deal Or No Deal.

10.00 GCBC. 10.30 Judge Judy. 11.00 Dr Phil. 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Ent. Tonight. 1.15 To Be Advised. 3.00 GCBC. 3.30 10 News First: Afternoon. 4.00 Neighbours. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 News. 6.00 Deal Or No Deal.

6.30 The Project. 7.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! 9.00 FBI: Most Wanted.

(MA15+) 10.00 FBI: Most Wanted. 11.00 The Project.

12.00 Stephen Colbert.

6.00 Everyday Gourmet.

6.30 My Market Kitchen.

7.00 The Talk. 8.00 Ent. Tonight. 8.30 Neighbours.

9.00 Bold. 9.30 Deal Or No Deal. 10.00 GCBC. 10.30 Judge Judy. 11.00 Dr Phil.

12.00 10 News First: Midday.

1.00 Ent. Tonight. 1.30 To Be Advised. 3.00 GCBC. 3.30 10 News First: Afternoon. 4.00 Neighbours. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 News. 6.00 Deal Or No Deal.

6.30 The Project. 7.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (PG) 9.00 NCIS. Return.

(M) 10.00 NCIS: LA. Final.

(M) 11.00 The Project. 12.00 Stephen Colbert. (PG)

SBS (3)

Prime Time TV Guide March 27–April 2

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 For The Love Of Dogs. 10.00 Wonderful World Of Baby Animals. 10.55 Mountain Vets. 12.00 WorldWatch.

2.00 Dateline. 2.30 Insight.

3.45 The Cook Up. 4.15 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. 5.05 Jeopardy!

5.30 Letters And Numbers.

6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.30 Alone Australia.

Return. 8.30 Jimmy Carr’s I Literally Just Told You. 9.25 Miniseries: Litvinenko. 10.20 SBS News. 10.50 Blinded.

11.45 The Wall: The Orchard.

Return. 12.30 The Wall: The Orchard.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 For The Love Of Dogs. 10.00 Wonderful World Of Baby Animals. 10.50 Mountain Vets. 12.00 WorldWatch.

2.00 Alone Australia. 3.00 Mastermind Aust. 3.45 The Cook Up. 4.15 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. 5.05 Jeopardy!

5.30 Letters And Numbers.

6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.35 Bettany Hughes: Treasures of Bulgaria. 8.30 Stanley Tucci: Searching For Italy. 9.20 The Vanishing Triangle. 10.10 SBS News.

10.40 Illegals. 11.40 La Jauria.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 For The Love Of Dogs. 10.00 Wonderful World Of Baby Animals. 10.50 Mountain Vets. 12.00 WorldWatch.

2.00 Mastermind. 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.45 The Cook Up. 4.15 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind.

6.30 News. 7.30 Mystery Of The Ark Of Covenant.

8.20 Japan: World’s Most Punctual Train. 10.10 Naples: Under The Volcanic Threat.

11.10 A French Case.

Premiere. 12.10 Max Anger: With One Eye Open.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 Destination Flavour. 9.15 Love Your Home And Garden.

10.10 Vintage Voltage.

11.00 The Story Of Coffee.

11.30 The Story Of Coffee.

12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Bathurst 6 Hour. Qualifying.

5.00 Hungry For More. 5.30 Elvis And The USS Arizona.

6.30 News. 7.30 Britain’s Most Beautiful Road. 8.30 Royal Crisis: Countdown To Abdication. 9.30 From Paris To Rome With Bettany Hughes. 10.25 Those Who Stayed. Final. 11.10 Between Two Worlds. 12.05 Miniseries: True Colours.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.10 Love Your Home And Garden.

10.05 Vintage Voltage. 10.55 The Story Of Coffee. 11.25 My Unique B&B. Premiere.

12.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 PBS Washington Week.

12.55 Taekwondo. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Figure Skating. ISU World C’ships.

5.30 Ballroom Fit. 5.35 Secrets Of The Chocolate Factory: Inside Cadbury. 6.30 News. 7.30 Easter Island Origins. 8.30 The Life And Deaths Of Christopher Lee. 10.00 Hindenburg: The Cover Up. 11.45 Massacre On Hadrian’s Wall.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.10 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. 10.10 Wonderful World Of Baby Animals.

11.00 Mountain Vets. 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.00 Ireland In Music. 3.00 Mastermind Aust. 3.35 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. 3.45 The Cook Up. 4.15 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. 5.05 Jeopardy!

5.30 Letters And Numbers.

6.00 Mastermind Aust.

6.30 News. 7.30 Finding Your Roots. 8.30 The 2010s.

Final. 10.00 SBS News.

10.30 Christian. 11.25 My Brilliant Friend.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Atypical Education. 10.00 Film Kids. 12.00 WorldWatch.

2.00 Rebuilding Notre-Dame.

3.10 Mastermind. 3.40 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. 3.45 The Cook Up. 4.15 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind. 6.30 News.

7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? Return. 8.30 Insight.

9.30 Dateline. 10.00 SBS News. 10.30 The Murdochs: Empire Of Influence. 11.20 Faking Hitler. Premiere.

12.15 Vise Le Coeur.

RATING ADVICE: (PG) Parental Guidance Recommended (M) Mature Audiences (MA15+) Mature Audiences Only (AV15+) Extreme Adult Violence PLEASE NOTE: Listings are correct at the time of print and are subject to change by the networks.

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FRIDAY

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

7.05 Karma’s World.

7.20 Bluey.

7.30 Spicks And Specks.

8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Hard Quiz.

9.00 Gruen.

9.40 The Weekly.

10.10 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 10.55 Whose Line Is It Anyway?

11.15 Adam Hills: The Last Leg.

7.05 Karma’s World.

7.20 Bluey.

7.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 8.00 Would I Lie To You? (PG) 8.30 Movie: The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2. (2012) (M) Kristen Stewart.

10.15 Movie: Amy. (2015) (MA15+) 12.20 Would I Lie To You?

7.05 Riley Rocket.

7.20 Bluey.

7.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 8.00 QI. (PG) 8.30 Melbourne Comedy Festival: The Gala. Hosted

by Lizzy Hoo. 10.35 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL. (M) 11.05 MythBusters. (PG) 11.55 Double Parked. (M) 12.20 Portlandia. (M)

7.05 Riley Rocket.

7.20 Bluey.

7.30 Spicks And Specks. Final.

8.00 QI. 8.30 Louis Theroux Interviews... (M) 9.15 You Can’t Ask That.

9.45 Ragdoll. Final.

10.35 Death In Paradise.

11.35 Penn & Teller: Fool Us.

7.05 Karma’s World.

7.20 Bluey.

7.30 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 MythBusters. (PG) 9.15 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces.

10.00 Louis Theroux: The Night In Question. (M) 11.05 Would I Lie To You? (PG) 11.35 QI. (PG) 12.05 Movie: Amy. (2015) (MA15+)

7.05 Karma’s World.

7.20 Bluey.

7.30 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 9.15 Upstart Crow.

9.45 Double Parked.

10.10 Portlandia.

10.55 Would I Lie To You? 11.25 Everything’s Gonna Be Okay.

12.05 All My Friends Are Racist. (MA15+)

ABC PLUS (22)

6.25 Children’s Programs.

8.15 Danger Mouse.

8.25 Almost Naked Animals.

8.35 Camp Lakebottom.

8.50 The Athena.

9.15 Dwight In Shining Armour. (PG) 9.40 Children’s Programs.

10.10 BTN High.

10.15 Rage. (PG) 11.20 Close.

6.25 Movie: Miraculous World: New York.

(2020) (PG) 7.25 Children’s Programs.

8.00 Transformers: EarthSpark. (PG) 8.20 Dragon Ball Super. (PG) 9.10 Dwight In Shining Armour. (PG) 9.30 Phoenix Rise. (PG) 11.15 Close.

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8.45 Almost Naked Animals.

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9.10 The Athena.

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6.25 Movie: Miraculous World: Shanghai. (PG) 7.20 Children’s Programs.

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9.20 Children’s Programs.

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6.30 Bargain Hunt.

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(M) An ATF agent goes missing.

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(M) The team investigates a plane crash.

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(M) Sheldon applies for a mission to colonise Mars.

8.30 Two And A Half Men. (M) Charlie begins dating an older woman.

11.00 Frasier. (PG) 12.00 Home Shopping.

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(M) Sheldon applies for a mission to colonise Mars.

8.30 The Big Bang Theory.

(PG) A blackout at Mrs Wolowitz’s home leads to a final family dinner in her honour.

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10.00 South Park. (M) The boys become upset about movie remakes.

10.30 South Park. (MA15+) 11.00 South Park. (M) 12.00 Home Shopping.

6.00 Frasier. (PG) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG) 7.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 8.30 Two And A Half Men. (M) Charlie and Courtney break up.

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7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M) 8.30 The Curse Of Oak Island. (PG) A potential history-changing find is unearthed.

9.20 The Curse Of Oak Island.

10.10 Our Stories: Connecting With Country.

10.40 Taskmaster. (M)

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7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M) Hosted by Jimmy Carr.

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(MA15+) Presented by sex therapist Marja Kihlstrom.

11.05 Venus: Let’s Talk About Sex. (MA15+)

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How to use my super for property investment Written by | view.com.au in buying

By VIEW.COM.AU

By Sarah Grosvenor, sales and marketing executive WHILE superannuation is designed to save for retirement, it is possible to use it for property investment.

However, it comes with some restrictions. Unless you have reached retirement age, you can’t just withdraw funds from your super fund. For strategic and financial planning, using super to buy investment property makes sense. To invest in property, you will need a Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF) or buy a property via the First Home Super Saver Scheme (FHSSS) to save for a deposit by making additional super contributions.

Understanding superannuation and property investment Superannuation is a long-term savings plan designed to provide financial security in retirement. Workers in Australia typically contribute a portion of their income to a superannuation fund throughout their working lives. The accumulated funds are invested by the super fund to grow over time, ensuring a source of income during retirement.

If you are 18 years old or older and have never owned any property previously in Australia, you may be able to save for a deposit by making extra contributions to your super via the First Home Super Saver Scheme. Contributions are capped at $15,000 per year and can be made before tax or after tax to a total of $50,000.

Check with the ATO to check on contribution requirements and your eligibility.

Using super to buy

property is also possible if you have a SelfManaged Super Fund.

Buying a property with super through an SMSF must be done on an ‘arms-length’ basis, which means your SelfManaged Super Fund can’t buy assets from, lend money to, or fund members. Any property bought through your SMSF must be an investment property, and you cannot live in it or use it for business purposes.

How to assess your super for property investment To assess your super for property investment, start by confirming eligibility and considering a Self-Managed Superannuation Fund (SMSF). Ensure compliance with regulations and establish the SMSF if necessary. Thoroughly research potential properties, focusing on rental yield, capital growth, and location. Evaluate the option of Limited Recourse Borrowing Arrangements (LRBA) for leveraging super funds to buy property. You should also be mindful of potential risks, such as market volatility and liquidity concerns.

The benefits of using super to invest in property - Buying a house using superannuation offers several benefits to investors.

- It allows investors to capitalise on the longterm growth potential of real estate, a tangible asset that historically appreciates.

- Property investment through superannuation also provides tax advantages, with rental income taxed at a concessional rate and potential capital gains becoming tax-free in retirement.

- Diversifying your su-

perannuation portfolio with property can enhance overall resilience, spreading risk across different asset classes.

- Utilising a Self-Managed Superannuation Fund (SMSF) grants greater control and flexibility in investment decisions.

- Limited Recourse Borrowing Arrangements (LRBA) enable leveraging super funds to acquire property, increasing the potential for substantial returns.

How to choose an investment property Choosing the right investment property requires careful consideration to ensure longterm financial success.

The main types of investment properties are commercial, residential and industrial options.

Each one involves management responsibilities, property maintenance costs, and market risks.

Residential investment properties offer steady rental income and potential for capital growth, but they can be affected by economic downturns. Commercial properties yield higher rental returns and longer leases but are sensitive to economic fluctuations. Industrial properties provide stable income, often with longterm leases, but market demand may vary.

When using super to buy investment property, research and analyse potential locations, focusing on areas with strong growth prospects, amenities, and low vacancy rates. Assess the property’s potential for capital appreciation and rental income, considering factors like proximity to transport, schools, and employment hubs.

Conduct a thorough inspection to identify any structural issues or main-

tenance needs that may impact your investment.

Get professional advice from a financial advisor and property manager, and keep in mind the SMSF borrowing restrictions.

The process of investing super in property Investing super in property in Australia can seem complicated. The following process will help you follow the correct guidelines.

1. Confirm eligibility and consider establishing a Self-Managed Superannuation Fund (SMSF). Ensure compliance with regulations, appoint trustees, and secure a minimum balance.

2.

Thoroughly research potential properties, evaluating factors like rental yield, capital growth, and location.

3. Ensure you have pre-approval for financing your property investment. Explore Limited Recourse Borrowing Arrangements (LRBA) to leverage super funds for property acquisition.

4. Conduct due diligence on legal and financial aspects, seeking professional advice to

navigate complexities.

5. Regularly review the property’s performance and adjust the investment strategy as needed. Implement a diversified investment strategy within the SMSF, monitoring market conditions often 6. Talk to a professional to understand tax implications, as rental income is typically taxed at a concessional rate, and capital gains may be taxfree in retirement.

Potential risks to have in mind Buying a property with super carries some inherent risks. Market volatility poses a potential threat, as property values can fluctuate due to economic conditions.

Liquidity concerns arise since real estate is a less liquid asset, impacting the ability to access funds quickly. Borrowing risks associated with Limited Recourse Borrowing Arrangements (LRBA) involve interest rates, loan terms, and property valuation fluctuations. Economic downturns may affect rental yields and property values. Compliance and regulatory risks are

crucial, as failure to adhere to superannuation rules may result in penalties. Prudent risk management, diversification, and regular monitoring are essential to mitigate these challenges.

Tax implications and financial considerations Using super to buy property involves some careful tax and financial considerations.

Rental income generated from the property is usually taxed at a concessional rate within the superannuation framework.

Capital gains from selling the property in retirement may be tax-free.

Understanding the intricate tax rules, including deductions for property expenses, is crucial for optimising returns. Financial considerations include the initial costs of property acquisition, ongoing maintenance expenses, and potential borrowing costs if Limited Recourse Borrowing Arrangements (LRBA) are utilised. Seeking professional advice ensures compliance with tax regulations and assists in crafting a tax-efficient strategy aligned with financial goals.

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‘THE SILVER POPLARS’ Cooma, NSW | 86.46 HA / 213.6 AC*

Intensive Lucerne Production • Located 10km north of Cooma close to the Monaro Highway, regarded as the best lucerne growing country in the whole of the Monaro district • Powerhouse for lucerne hay production: 3 to 4 cuts in a normal year, 5 in a very good year without irrigation • Double frontage to the Cooma Creek • Perfect for finishing prime lambs • Heavy duty hayshed, machinery shed and workshop • All weather access roads.

‘The Silver Poplars’ would be ideal as a stand alone prime lucerne hay/lamb finishing enterprise or to compliment an established grazing operation on the Monaro or South Coast region.

For further information or to arrange an inspection, contact the exclusive selling agents at Elders Cooma.

Expressions of Interest

Closing Friday 12th April, 4pm Inspection by appointment Tim Schofield 0428 526 733 Sam Green 0428 973 520 Elders Cooma eldersrealestate.com.au/300P139177 *Approx

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Rural holding with Snowy River frontage ADDRESS: Wingello, 1156 Bairds Crossing Road, Ironmungy NSW 2630

Pristine high country ADDRESS: Scarlett’s Corner, proposed Lot 5 Avonside Road, Avonside NSW 2628 SCARLETT’S Corner is a stunning 100 acre (approx.) block located in a pristine setting with spectacular views of the main range and a glorious rural vista over the surrounding landscape.

Situated an equal distance to Jindabyne and Berridale alike.

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

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

and a spring fed water course running through the property.

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

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

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

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

WINGELLO presents an excellent opportunity to acquire a good size rural holding fronting the Snowy River for some three kilometres, providing a secure water supply, plus the added bonus of an irrigation licence and quality infrastructure.

Spanning over approximately 427 hectares or 1,055.14 acres, fenced into 10 paddocks, with granite derived soils and approximately 100 hectares sown down to cocksfoot and about 10 hectares of recently established lucerne, Wingello is ready to go.

A prospective purchaser will find a secure water supply from the Snowy River, Tolbar Creek, a well, and dam, plus a licence to irrigate up to 20.50 hectares.

Infrastructure includes excellent steel

“Scarlett’s Corner”

“Wingello”

Proposed Lot 5 Avonside Road, Avonside NSW 2628 •

40 Ha or 100 Acres (Approx.)

Located approx. 3kms along the recently resurfaced Avonside Road, boasting new bitumen roadside frontage to both front gates. Conveniently located with equal distance to Jindabyne and Berridale alike • Spectacular views looking towards the main range, and the everchanging colours of the mountains • Numerous potential building sites offering a vast array of outlooks; Build on top of the escarpment to capture the magnificent main range or in one of the lower more protected pockets with a glorious rural vista over the surrounding landscape • Dual occupancy dwelling entitlement permissible under the current LEP, subject to all relevant approvals of course • Predominantly granite derived soils with native pastures, some white clover present. Gently undulating country with a scatter of mature native timber including White Gum, Manna Gum and Snow Gum • One small dam as well as a spring fed water course running through the property and an additional dam site to the rear of the property • An accessible property with large areas of rock free ground and a mix of flat and undulating territory, suitable for horses and other livestock • Newly fenced along the boundaries (ringlock & barbed wire) with one internal fence dividing the property into 2 paddocks AGENTS COMMENTS: “Scarlett’s Corner” holds a rich history of the mountain settlers and was once part of the Sturgeon Dynasty’s magnificent Contact: Maddy Kirshner & Aaron Mackay well renowned high country grazing property of Kara. Approx.

P: 02 6456 6783 100 acres or 40 hectares of pristine high country, suitable for W: kirshnermackay.com.au horses and other livestock just waiting for you to build your dream home. Can you see it now? Looking out from the Online verandah watching the sun set behind the peaks of the main range Auction: Tuesday 16th April 2024 painting the never-ending sky in rays of pink and orange clouds.

Commencing 6:30pm Venue: Realtair Don’t hesitate and contact our office to book your private Online Auction Website inspection today!

Inspect: By Appointment with Exclusive Agent Only.

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sheep yards, an almost new, two stand woolshed, and a four bay shed with three bays lockable.

In addition to this, you will find a beautifully renovated circa 1990s built two bedroom stone cottage with a new kitchen and bathroom, polished timber floors, three combustion fireplaces and an undercover verandah on both the eastern and western side of the house.

Wingello is a stunning property that presents a great opportunity to acquire an established rural holding with room to increase carrying capacity.

Don’t miss your opportunity, contact the KMPL sales team on 02 6456 6783 to coordinate your private inspection.

Wingello, 1156 Bairds Crossing Road, Ironmungy NSW 2630 is going to online auction on Tuesday April 16, 2024, at 6:30pm via the Realtair website.

1156 Bairds Crossing Road, Ironmungy NSW 2630 •

427 Ha or 1,055.14 Acres (Approx.)

Located approximately 20 minutes drive south east of Dalgety, access via ROC as well as current track in use • Circa 1990’s built 2 bedroom stone cottage in the approximate location of the original settlers hut.

• Recently renovated to the highest standards with new kitchen and bathroom, polished timber floors throughout. Three combustion fireplaces, open plan kitchen, dining • Verandah undercover on both easterly as well as westerly side of house • Fenced into 10 paddocks, granite derived soils • Bound by the mighty Snowy River to the north as well as east • Fences in reasonable condition, with some give and take fencing in place • Licenced to irrigate up to 20.50 hectares • Approximately 100 hectares sown down to cocksfoot, about 10 hectares of recently established lucerne • Scattered stands of Gums throughout • Secure water supply via Snowy River, Tolbar Creek, plus well and dam • Excellent steel sheep yards, almost new 2 stand woolshed • 4 bay shed with 3 bays lockable and concrete floor, 1 bay open and dirt floor AGENTS COMMENTS: The sale of “Wingello” presents an excellent opportunity to acquire a good size rural holding fronting the Snowy River for some 3 kilometres thus a secure water supply including an irrigation licence with all the infrastructure built to the highest standards. Some pasture improvement commenced with plenty of room to further increase carrying capacity.

Contact: Nick Kirshner The sale of “Wingello” will conclude the finalisation of the & Aaron Mackay Estate of the Late Cameron Spencer.

P: 02 6456 6783 Contact our office now for your own private inspection!

W: kirshnermackay.com.au Online Auction: Tuesday 16th April 2024 Commencing 6:30pm Venue: Realtair Online Auction Website Inspect: By Appointment with Exclusive Agent Only.

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Perfect starter grazing or lifestyle block

Excellent views of mountains, Eucumbene Dam ADDRESS: Yanga, 2049 Middlingbank Road, Middlingbank NSW 2630 ARE you looking for somewhere with excellent views, close to the best fishing spots, and still within an easy drive to the snow resorts? Look no further than Yanga.

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

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

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

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

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

toasty warm and comfortable.

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

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

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

As the property falls under the RU1 primary production zoning, dual occupancy is permissible under the current LEP, subject to all relevant authorities of course.

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

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

Don’t miss out on your opportunity to acquire this amazing property before it is too late.

ADDRESS: Thoko, 995 Newline Road, Glen Allen NSW 2631 ARE you looking for your first grazing property or to expand your current enterprise? Or a lifestyle block where you can enjoy all aspects of life on the land? Thoko is the property for you.

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

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

Predominantly basalt derived soils throughout with some granite soils present.

In terms of infrastructure, you will find a functional two stand woolshed and steel sheep yards, excellent steel cattle yards with

“Yanga”

“Thoko”

2049 Middlingbank Road, Middlingbank NSW 2630 •

55.56 Ha or 137.24 Acres (Approx.)

995 Newline Road, Glen Allen NSW 2631

AGENTS COMMENTS: An excellent opportunity to acquire a high quality rural holding, a little off the beaten track, yet close to the action with good bitumen road frontage. Zoned RU1 with a dual occupancy possible under the current LEP, subject to approvals from all relevant authorities of course. Boasting excellent mountain views, a stone throw from some of the mountains best fishing, the major snow resorts within an hours drive or so. Held in the same family for over 40 years, our vendors retired and ready to move on!

Don’t miss this one, you could be another 40 years Contact: Nick Kirshner or longer next time! & Aaron Mackay Contact out sales team now for your own private inspection!

P: 02 6456 6783 W: kirshnermackay.com.au Online Auction: Tuesday 9th April 2024 Commencing 6:30pm Venue: Realtair Online Auction Website Inspect: By Appointment with Exclusive Agent Only.

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KIRSHNER MACKAY Property & Livestock

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176.83 Ha or 436.96 Acres (Approx.)

Located about 45 minutes drive from Cooma as well as Bombala and 1 ½ hours to Tathra The perfect starter grazing or lifestyle block Predominantly basalt derived soils with a small amount of granite present Owner estimates 95% grazable, scattered gums throughout with an estimated 5% heavily timbered A healthy mixture of native vegetation, as well as clovers and ryegrass with a strong fertiliser history Infrastructure includes original 1840 cottage as well as 1888 main house comfortable enough to spend a few nights, mains power, internet and mobile reception. Workshop or shed surrounded by a small garden all forming part of the original homestead complex • Second dwelling off grid originally built 1927 for one of the settlers sons and used in recent times as shearers or workers quarters when needed • Functional two stand woolshed and steel sheep yards as well as excellent steel cattle yards with Q-catch crush • Fenced in to six paddocks, six dams (three are spring fed), Black Spring Creek and the headwaters of the Undowa River ensuring a secure water supply • Traditionally one of the Monaro’s highest rainfall areas AGENTS COMMENTS: This is an excellent opportunity to acquire a small rural holding with a reputation for producing quality livestock over the years. Sound infrastructure in place, steeped in history reminiscent of times long gone.

Don’t hesitate and call our sales team now for your own Contact: Nick Kirshner private inspection! & Aaron Mackay P: 02 6456 6783 W: kirshnermackay.com.au Online Auction: Tuesday 23rd April 2024 Commencing 6:30pm Venue: Realtair Online Auction Website Inspect: By Appointment with Exclusive Agent Only.

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Located about 30 minutes drive west of Cooma and approximately 20 minutes drive north of Berridale. Overlooking Eucumbene Dam to the north and the snowcapped ranges to the west during the winter months Circa 1950s built concrete block home extended about 1990s, 2/3 bedrooms, 2 spacious living areas, formal dining, huge walk in robe, bathroom, mudroom, laundry and gally style kitchen. Undercover car port with direct access to mud room, separate main or guest entry. Three wood fireplaces Fenced into 5 paddocks, reliable water a big feature boasting 5 dams, spring, bore, windmill, 3 troughs, 2 x 20,000L water tanks Woolshed in need of some minor repairs, otherwise functioning, steel sheep yards Lightly timbered, owner estimating about 95% grazable

a Q-catch crush, and is fenced into six paddocks.

The property is watered by six dams, three of which are spring fed, Black Spring Creek and the headwaters of the Undowa River.

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

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

Thoko presents an excellent opportunity to acquire a small rural holding with a reputation for producing quality livestock over the years. Don’t miss this opportunity, contact our sales team on 02 6456 6783 today to coordinate your private inspection.

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

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Life harmonious with nature ADDRESS: Glen Allen Road - approx 50 Hectares (120 acres) ASKING: $695,000 FEATURES: Four bed, two bath, two car NESTLED amidst the tranquil expanse of Glen Allen Forest, this majestic fourbedroom acreage offers a life harmonious with nature, ideal for those yearning to embrace a serene, tree-changing lifestyle.

Spanning an impressive 49.54 hectares (122 acres ) of verdant landscape, this unique granite stone and cedar wood residence promises the ultimate rural retreat, bordering the gently meandering Back Creek.

The property boasts an endless water supply courtesy of a spring-fed dam, complemented by a rainwater collection system, ensuring sustainability and selfsufficiency. Solar panels with lithium battery storage further enhance the off-grid credentials, allowing for an eco-friendly existence all year round and the luxury of an instant gas hot water system.

FOR SALE

17 Maybe Street Bombala 3

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Inside, you will be greeted with a twostorey spacious chalet style home revealing Oregon wood exposed beams, while vast windows bathe the interiors in natural light, framing the picturesque surroundings.

The country style kitchen with ample storage has the charm of yester-year with the addition of a woodfired oven along with the convenience of a gas powered cooker and the added benefits of acquiring all white-goods such as fridge, freezer, washing machine and dryer which will eliminate the stress of moving.

The home and studio have their own fireplaces. All bedrooms have cupboard space and the master bedroom upstairs has been handcrafted with classic lime washed walls for a unique look.

The furnished self-contained studio apartment with an added semi-enclosed sunroom that extends into nature for all year round outdoor functions and BBQs also offers versatility for guests or as a potential extra source of income.

A low-maintenance design means you

can effortlessly enjoy the property from the moment you move in, with added convenience of a large machinery shed, dog run, chook yard, veggie patch and quail hutch on the grounds.

Wildlife enthusiasts will revel in the presence of deer, lyrebirds and kangaroos that roam freely, further enhancing the property’s appeal as a sanctuary. The land also hosts a quaint hunting cabin, adding to the rustic charm.

Sold with an array of machinery, including a tractor with accessories, ride-on mower, motorbike and a wood-splitter, the property is more than ready for the new owner to take the reins of this rural idyll. An inventory list is available for your perusal.

Situated within 40 minutes of Bombala, an hour from Cooma and 1.5 hours from both the NSW snowfields and the South Coast, this estate offers both freedom and serenity.

Discover your own piece of paradise.

Contact One Agency to book an appointment and for address details.

Yearly council rates: $1150.00 approx

Charm of Rural Living

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

• This cosy abode features three wellappointed bedrooms.

• Relish the picturesque views over the Bombala River • Stay warm and during the cooler months with both wood and gas heating.

• Direct access to tranquil walking tracks along the river

Space For Your Family to Grow • Beautifully presented, 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom house • Rendered Hebel block house with a tiled roof offers ample space.

• Property comes semifurnished if preferred, making it a hassle-free transition.

• Outdoor entertaining area, including a bar fridge and outdoor setting.

• Cosy gas fireplace in the lounge and a gas heater in main bedroom.

CRAIG SCHOFIELD

FOR SALE

5 Umeralla Street Numeralla 3

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Enjoy a Quiet Country Lifestyle • Charming 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home • Discover the quintessential country lifestyle.

• Boasting an impressive 2268 square metres of land approx., • 74,000 litres of storage, ensuring your needs are always met.

• 2 shipping containers for workspace & a 14 x 6 mtr double garage

$520,000

FOR SALE

49 Vale Street Cooma Approx 200m2 commercial space

$495,000 CONTACT CRAIG SCHOFIELD P: 6452 6121 M: 0414 865 922 E: craigschofield@oneagency.com.au www.oneagency .com.au

Prime Investment Opportunity • Prime investment opportunity for the discerning investor.

• Spanning an impressive 205 square metres, offering a blank canvas • The large front window space floods the interiors with natural light • Staff room and a kitchen ensuring a comfortable work environment.

• This commercial gem offers endless potential, with ample room.

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1079 Avonside Road, Avonside $1,980,000

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Your dream lifestyle sanctuary WELCOME to your dream lifestyle sanctuary nestled along the banks of the mighty Snowy River.

This remarkable 160-acre property offers not just a home, but an unparalleled lifestyle.

Boasting over 700 meters of prime river frontage with secluded natural beauty, breathtaking views, private billabongs, deep swimming holes, and unrivalled fishing spots; 1079 Avonside Road presents a rare and unique opportunity for those seeking to disconnect and embrace their natural surroundings.

As you enter the home and step into the expansive living area, you are welcomed by natural light and views of the surrounding mountains.

The spacious open floor plan includes a well-appointed kitchen that caters for the culinary enthu-

JINDABYNE

Shop 5 Gippsland St, Jindabyne NSW 2627 6457 2504

siast, ensuring that every meal, from daily dining to festive meals, is an effortless delight. The veranda seamlessly connects the indoor and outdoor living areas, inviting you to indulge in the panoramic mountain vistas.

Each bedroom features built-in wardrobes and private views of the Snowy Mountains. The master suite is a private oasis, complete with a spacious ensuite designed with both comfort and functionality in mind.

A dedicated study offers an ideal workspace for those who work or study from home.

Additionally, this property features an attached fully selfcontained one-bedroom, onebathroom flat which also includes full kitchen facilities, a private balcony, a fireplace, and a private entrance - ideal for accommodat-

COOMA

38 Vale St, Cooma NSW 2630 6452 2360

BERRIDALE

52 Jindabyne Road, Berridale NSW 2628 6456 3027

ing guests, teenagers, extended family members, or a potential source of income.

Ideal for growing and active families, the property also has access to Avonside Road via a six kilometre bitumen road and a bus stop at the Avonside/Kosciuszko Road entry. Resting in a prime location, just two hours from Canberra, 20 mins to Jindabyne, and 50 minutes to Thredbo/Perisher ski resorts, offers easy access to both urban amenities and thrilling outdoor adventures.

Escape the hustle and bustle and embrace the serenity of the Snowy River and surrounding mountain views at 1079 Avonside Road – where family living and natural beauty intertwine to create the ultimate retreat.

Contact Michael Henley on 0403 165 563 to arrange a private

Shop 1B Squatters Run, Thredbo NSW 2625 02 6457 6387

inspection.

Residence Overview: • 4 Bedrooms • 3 Bathrooms • Master bedroom with ensuite • Open plan living/kitchen/ dining with study nook • 2x Kitchens • Main kitchen with breakfast bar, Aga wood oven, dishwasher, and gas cooktop and hot water heating • Internal laundry with underfloor heating • Underfloor heating in 2x bathrooms • 2x Combustion fireplaces • Reverse cycle air-conditioning • Wrap around undercover balcony • Fire pit entertaining area • Established vegetable garden and fruit trees • Double garage with internal

access, workshop area and ski drying room • Solar 10kW • House can be divided into a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom main residence + a 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom flat • Property Overview: • 65.7 Hectares with 700m Snowy River frontage • Electric front gate • Bore water and 8x water tanks with over 120,000L • 8x8m shed plus separate large stables/ shed • 2x Stables with round yard and tack room • Chook shed • Bus stop located at the end of the 6km newly constructed bitumen road • Located 2 hours from Canberra and 50 minutes to Thredbo/Perisher ski resorts

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Setting your site in Bombala ADDRESS: 51 High Street, Bombala ASKING: $150,000 This gently sloping block is in a great location that is a picturesque walk to the town centre and the Bombala Riverside Park.

Featuring a land size of approximately 2022m2 there is plenty of space for a family home and grounds to be developed.

Town water, sewerage, mains power, natural gas, phone line all nearby for connection.

Bombala is a lovely central location, halfway between Sydney and Melbourne,

two hours south of Canberra and a little over an hour from the South Coast and one and a half hours from the NSW Snowy Mountains, perfect if you have a family that loves both the beach and the snow.

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

SOLD

Broadview - 106 Broadview Road, Bibbenluke Quality infrastructure and water security

“Broadview” is an opportunity to purchase a highly regarded, productive sheep & cattle property in the well known Southern Monaro.

• Consisting of 579.05ha/1430.83ac (approx) • Water security – 5km river frontage, dams, reticulated trough system and water licence included • 3-4 bedroom renovated homestead • renovated 4 bedroom managers cottage • modern 4 stand raised board shearing shed • multiple machinery sheds

• 2 sets of sheep yards • 2 sets of cattle yards • 2 water pumps on Bombala River • reticulated trough system • 2 grain silos • Carrying capacity in current condition is 6000 DSE. Contact agents for further details and inspections.

FOR SALE

1458 Bendoc-Orbost Road, Bendoc Forget the rest of the world exists

Asking: $975,000

Located approximately 5 kilometres South of Bendoc and boasting cleared grazing, former plantation and old growth timber this property is a unique lifestyle mix, that’s perfect for those who love nature and the great outdoors or plan to live a sustainable life.

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141.9ha/350.63ac and is 50/50 cleared to timbered ratio, divided into 8 paddocks Secure water with frontage to Bendoc River, spring fed and run off dams Current accommodations suitable for short stay only – feature 2 bed, 1 bath Additional infrastructure – 3 bay machinery shed, hay shed, horse riding/training arena and cattle yards

Escape from suburbia and enjoy this safe haven away from city pressures, catch a fish in the river, and enjoy the surrounding native flora and fauna.

Bombala

Christine McIntosh Real Estate Sales M 0427 584 004 E christine.mcintosh@nh.com.au

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

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ROUND 4 DRAW

TIPPING COMP 2024

PRIZE POOL!

$5,000 1st $3,000 • 2nd $1,300 • 3rd $700

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PANTHERS BULLDOGS BRONCOS SEA EAGLES DOLPHINS WARRIORS SHARKS EELS

POINTS

PANTHERS RABBITOHS BRONCOS SEA EAGLES TITANS WARRIORS SHARKS TIGERS

POINTS

4

TOTAL

13 5

TOTAL

17

PANTHERS RABBITOHS COWBOYS SEA EAGLES DOLPHINS WARRIORS SHARKS EELS

POINTS

ROOSTERS RABBITOHS BRONCOS DRAGONS DOLPHINS WARRIORS SHARKS EELS

POINTS

PANTHERS RABBITOHS COWBOYS SEA EAGLES DOLPHINS WARRIORS RAIDERS TIGERS

POINTS

PANTHERS RABBITOHS BRONCOS SEA EAGLES DOLPHINS WARRIORS SHARKS EELS

POINTS

PANTHERS RABBITOHS COWBOYS SEA EAGLES DOLPHINS WARRIORS SHARKS EELS

POINTS

7

TOTAL

16 5

TOTAL

13

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5

TOTAL

14 4

TOTAL

13

BENDOC HOTEL

6

TOTAL

14

3

TOTAL

10 3

TOTAL

10 4

TOTAL

15

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FOOTY TIPPING COMP 2024 PANTHERS RABBITOHS COWBOYS SEA EAGLES DOLPHINS WARRIORS SHARKS EELS

POINTS

ROOSTERS RABBITS COWBOYS SEA EAGLES DOLPHINS WARRIORS SHARKS EELS

POINTS

PANTHERS RABBITOHS BRONCOS SEA EAGLES DOLPHINS WARRIORS RAIDERS EELS

POINTS

PANTHERS RABBITOHS COWBOYS MANLY DOLPHINS WARRIORS SHARKS EELS

POINTS

PANTHERS RABBITOHS BRONCOS SEA EAGLES TITANS WARRIORS SHARKS EELS

POINTS

ROOSTERS RABBITOHS BRONCOS DRAGONS TITANS WARRIORS RAIDERS EELS

POINTS

PANTHERS RABBITOHS BRONCOS EAGLES DOLPHINS WARRIORS RAIDERS EELS

POINTS

5

TOTAL

14 5

TOTAL

14

FLYNN’S WRECKING YARD

5

TOTAL

12 6

TOTAL

15

COOMA TOYOTA

5

TOTAL

16 5

TOTAL

16 3

TOTAL

11

SOUTH - EAST

TILE & BATHROOM

CENTRE

PANTHERS RABBITOHS COWBOYS SEA EAGLES DOLPHINS WARRIORS SHARKS EELS

POINTS

PANTHERS RABBITOHS BRONCOS SEA EAGLES TITANS WARRIORS SHARKS EELS

POINTS

BRONCOS ROOSTERS KNIGHTS WARRIORS MANLY TIGRES COWBOYS EELS

POINTS

PANTHERS RABBITOHS BRONCOS SEA EAGLES DOLPHINS WARRIORS SHARKS EELS

POINTS

ROOSTERS BULLDOGS COWBOYS SEA EAGLES DOLPHINS WARRIORS RAIDERS EELS

POINTS

PANTHERS RABBITOHS COWYBOYS SEA EAGLES DOLPHINS WARRIORS RAIDERS EELS

POINTS

PANTHERS RABBITOHS BRONCOS SEA EAGLES DOLPHINS WARRIORS RRAIDERS EELS

POINTS

4

TOTAL

12 5

TOTAL

13 4

TOTAL

15 6

TOTAL

16 5

TOTAL

11 5

TOTAL

15 3

TOTAL

11

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ARMITAGE, Beryl Alma.

Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at her residence in Yallambee Lodge.

Formerly of Bent Street, Cooma.

Aged 97 years.

Dearly loved wife of Reuben.

Mother of Wendy.

Adored grandmother “Nanna” to Aiden and Matthew.

TOZER (nee Shanley), Mary Therese.

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Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at her residence in Cooma.

Aged 77 years.

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Mother of Steven, Ingrid and Jillian.

Grandmother of Austin and Eleanor.

The relatives and friends of the late Mary Therese Tozer are invited to attend her funeral service to be held in the St Patrick’s Catholic Church, Cooma, on Thursday, March 28, 2024 commencing at 11.30 am.

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JONES, Carol Ann.

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Aged 82 years.

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Adored Nan to Jye, Brett, Ryan, Sarah, Matthew, Candice, Kristina, Cheynae and Josh and their partners.

Much loved great grandmother The relatives and friends of the late Carol Ann Jones are invited to attend her funeral service to be held in the St Patrick’s Catholic Church, Cooma, on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 commencing at 2pm.

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Delegate School stands grand from Variety grant

By KAREN FORMAN DELEGATE Public School students will be standing (or sitting) grandly at various events thanks to a $7000 grant from the NSW Variety The Children’s Charity which allowed it to buy two portable grandstands.

The grandstands which each fit around 18 children - are made of lightweight aluminium and have wheels, so can be easily stored on their sides against a wall and moved to wherever they need to be.

Principal Brad Bannister said the school was grateful for the grant and a visit on Thursday by around 40 people and officials involved with the Variety Adventure Bike Ride which left Jindabyne on and finished in Jindabyne on March 22.

Students enjoyed seeing 20 motorcycles and 10 four wheel drives file into the school grounds, where participants - who raise money for the charity through participation and sponsorship - were provided with a locally sourced lunch (which included lamb casserole donated by a local farmer).

“They dropped in 12 months ago and said they wanted to come through town this year and asked if we would be able to provide them with lunch,” Mr Bannister said.

“They have been giving grants to most of the schools along the route of the run and we were fortunate enough to be included. The grandstands will be very useful, for assemblies and other events.”

The Variety Adventure Bike Ride is one of five motoring events organ-

ised by the Variety The Children’s Charity NSW/ ACT for the year to raise $3-3.5 million a year to help change the lives of kids in need. It is staffed 90 per cent by volunteers.

The other events are the Variety Bash, which typically involves 120 cars each May, the B to B Bash, which came out of the Dick Smith Variety Bash, the November Postie Dash, which involves 124 postie bikes and a four wheel drive event in March.

Money raised goes to underprivileged, sick and special needs children, on equipment and scholarships.

“Applying for grants is a very simple process,” Mr Bannister said.

For more information on Variety The Children’s Charity visit https://www. variety.org.au/nsw/ online

GRANT: Delegate Public School students (back from left) Wilbur Walcott, Liam Guthrie, Alisha Ingram, Jamie Garland, Arthur Walcott, James Jeffreys (middle from left) Peter Talbot, Toby Ingram, Hamish Walker, Evie Walker, Jet Franke (front, from left) Mason Brooks, Myah Voveris, Abbey Gilbert, Trinity Reid, Lincoln Walker, try out one of the new grandstands funded with NSW Variety The Childrens Charity funding.

PHOTOS: Karen Forman.

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Sailors complete final races Trophy, pointscore events come to a close in Jindabyne

By TIM SYMONS LAKE Jindabyne Sailing Club ran the final two trophy races for the 2023-24 sailing season on the afternoon of Sunday March 17.

Michael Fearnside and Ross Lawley manned the start boat while John Russell manned the rescue boat.

They set a port rounding triangle shaped course on the main lake in the light north westerly breeze of up to five knots.

Three catamarans lined up for race nine of the Foundation Cup series. They started from near the town mark and headed to the mountain mark, then peninsular and back to start mark on the triangle lap.

A windward return lap to mountain and return was followed by a windward leg to the finish line at the mountain mark.

Alan Davis led the cats around the course followed

by Adam Robinson and Andrew and Rebecca Rae. They finished in that order. Alan took the win on yardstick corrected times with Team Rae second and Adam third.

After the first race, the wind changed dramatically to the north east and quickly built to around 25 knots. The cat sailors decided not to compete in the planned race 10 of the series and returned to the club.

Eight monohulls competed in race nine of the Sir William Hudson Trophy series. The breeze remained light throughout the race

until near the end when it started to build up from the north east.

Mal Mclean led the fleet around the course having found the best breeze in the early light conditions.

He was followed by Sam and Tanya Bishop on their RS400. They finished in that order.

A bunch of Lasers followed with Iain Wood passing lots of boats on the new breeze. He finished next, followed by John and Kim Kleven on their Flying Fifteen by one second, Rod Baillie, by one second and Kerry McGaw by one second.

After that bunch came Stephen French and Elizabeth Slater and Narissa Hamilton on a club Corsair.

Mal took the win on yardstick corrected times followed by Iain, Rod, Kerry, Stephen, Elizabeth and Narissa, John and Kim, and Sam and Tanya.

Only three Lasers remained to compete in race 10 in the strong north easterly breeze of around 25 knots.

After sailing a two-lap windward return course from a start near peninsular to East Jindabyne and return, they finished at the start mark.

Rod finished first followed

by Kerry and Stephen. The yardstick corrected times didn’t change the result.

Lake Jindabyne Sailing Club ran the second last Twilight race 19 for the season on the evening of March 20.

SAILING: Ross Lawley on his Impulse during sailing on Sunday March 24.

PHOTOS: Lake Jindabyne Sailing Club

 Lincoln Pike on club Corsair during Sunday’s racing on Lake Jindabyne.

John Baird and Lynne Burgess manned the start boat while Alistair Cross manned the rescue boat.

They set a starboard rounding triangle lap course in the medium strength south westerly breeze of around 12 knots.

Three catamarans competed in the Division 2 race.

Alan Davis led the small fleet around three triangle laps separated by two sausage laps from a start near Curiosity Bay. After nearly an hour’s racing, Alan finished first at the club mark followed by Thor and Hayden Slater and Tim Symons.

Alan took the handicap corrected times win from Tim and Team Slater.

Nine monohulls started the Division 1 race. They sailed on the same course as the cats and completed two triangle laps separated by one sausage lap.

Duncan Higgs and Ross Lawley didn’t complete the course. The remaining seven Laser sailors battled around the course for around 45 minutes.

Dave Rubin finished first followed by Stephen French, Iain Wood, Kerry McGaw, Steve Osborne, Rod Baillie and Mal McLean.

Iain took the handicap corrected times win from Stepehen F, Dave, Steve O, Kerry, Rod and Mal. Lake Jindabyne Sailing Club ran the final pointscore race for the 2023-24 season on the sunny afternoon of Sunday March 24.

John Baird and Lynne Burgess manned the start boat while Mark Baker and Paul assisted on the rescue boat.

John set a windward return course between a start mark near the town mark and the peninsular mark.

All of the sailors sailed two laps of this course plus a windward leg to the finish line at the peninsular mark.

The start was delayed by around 20 minutes while the sailors waited for the breeze to pick up and for some boats to arrive at the start line.

Five Division 1 Lasers started the race first along

with four Division 3 boats.

The breeze was very light at around one to two knots at the start, but built to around five knots during the race.

Rod Baillie slipped to the lead of the Laser fleet followed by Kerry McGaw, Stephen French, Matt Warner and Iain Wood. They finished in that order and the yardstick corrected times didn’t change the result.

Lincoln Pike steered a club Corsair to be the first Division 3 boat to finish.

He was followed by Duncan Higgs on his Tasar and Ross Lawley on his Impulse.

Peter Baker didn’t complete the course on his Sabre.

Lincoln took the yardstick corrected times win from Ross and Duncan.

Six catamarans competed in the Division 2 race. The lead changed hands a several times throughout the race as the sailors tried to find patches of wind around the course.

Alan Davis led on the first leg, was passed on the second and caught back up on the third leg.

Alan finished first closely followed by Doug Paterson, Tim Symons, Matt and Alex Mason, Adam Robinson and Andrew and Rebecca Rae. Alan took the yardstick corrected times win.

Cooma athletes right on track THE Cooma Athletics Club registered a number of impressive performances at the recent ACT Athletics Championships, bringing home 21 medals.

Athletes in the under nines to under 13s took part in the championship carnival at Woden Park on March 16 and 17.

Twelve Cooma athletes competed against the best junior athletes in the Capital region.

The team finished with eight gold medals, four silver and nine bronze, as well as recording 24 personal best performances.

Rachael Davis, under nine girls First, shot put Second, discus Fourth, high jump Ninth long jump

SUCCESS: Cooma athlete Emily Payne (centre) finishes first Matilda Wilson (centre) celebrates her win in in the under 11 girls’ discus at the ACT Championships. the under 13 girl’s discus.

PHOTOS: Cooma Athletics Club 12th, 200m (PB) 16th, 60m hurdles (PB) Jack Payne, under 10 boys Seventh, 800m (PB) Eighth, 200m (PB) Eighth, 400m (PB) Eighth, 800m (PB) 11th, long jump 14th, 100m (PB) Emily Payne, under 11 girls First, discus (PB) Third, 400m (PB) Third, shot put

Third, javelin Seventh, 800m Eighth, 200m (PB) Sienna Penn, under 11 girls Second, triple jump (PB) Fourth, high jump Fifth, long jump (PB) Sixth, 200m (PB) Seventh, 80m hurdles (PB) 10th, 100m (PB) James Pratt, under 11 boys First, shot put Fourth, discus

Tahlia Jamieson, under 12 girls Fifth, 80m hurdles (PB) Fifth, shot put Fifth, discus Eighth, 80m hurdles (PB) Eighth, long jump (PB) 10th, triple jump Mitchell Adams, under 12 boys Second, discus Third, shot put (PB) Third, javelin

Rachael Davis (centre) enjoys a successful run in the ACT Championships, placing first in shot put.

10th, triple jump 13th, long jump (PB) Hunter Fitzgerald, under 12 boys Fifth, shot put Fifth, javelin Joey Pratt, under 12 boys First, shot put First, discus Eighth, javelin Matilda Wilson, under 13 girls First, high jump (PB)

First, discus Second, shot put Third, javelin Fifth, triple jump Blake Davis, under 13 boys Third, 200m hurdles (PB) Third, javelin (PB) Third, discus Fourth, 80m hurdles Ninth, triple jump (PB) Ashton Jamieson, under 14 boys First, 90m hurdles

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Classic Mustang draws large crowd

Thompson wins on countback

By COOMA GOLF CLUB THE Cooma Golf Club had a huge turn out and beautiful weather for the 2024 Alpine Ford Mustang Classic on Saturday March, supported by its major sponsor Alpine Motor Group.

Every golfer gave it their all on the par three hole 17 with a Ford Mustang to be won for the first hole-in-one. No-one went home with a Mustang although Renan White from Coolangatta and Tweed Heads Golf Club came pretty close.

“Thanks to Alpine Motor Group General Manager Grant Hewlett and his wife Nicole Hewlett for bringing the Mustang down to the 17th tee and keeping an eye on all the hole in one attempts,” Cooma Golf Club secretary Angela Andrews.

The winner of the 2024 Mustang Classic was William Peterson from Mollymook Golf Club with an impressive 42 points -not bad for his first run at Cooma Golf Club.

The winners of the ball drop were two of the club’s sponsors - Stuart Dean from M & T Motors and Wayne Flynn from Flynn’s Wrecking Yard.

“Stuart and Wayne are now $2500 (each) richer so congratulations and a big thanks to everyone who sponsored our event and/or bought a ticket in

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GOLF: The Cooma Golf Club’s 2024 Mustang Classic winner William Peterson from Mollymook Golf Club with Alpine Motor Group General Manager Grant Hewlett.

PHOTOS: Cooma Golf Club the ball drop,” Andrews said.

“A huge thanks to Mark Burke from Burke’s Plant Hire for providing the excavator for the ball drop, and also for taking up the challenge to build the new back tee on the 17th. Saturday was the first time the new back tee was used and it looks and plays amazing.”

The A Grade winner was Paul Lloyd with 39 points and the runner-up was Mark Burke with 36 points on countback.

The B Grade winner went to Daniel Reid from Queanbeyan

p Nearest the pin on hole 11 winner Bailey Burke with Mr Hewlett.

Golf Club with 37 points on countback from the runner-up Tom Lloyd.

The C Grade winner was Matthew Shigelski with 36 points on countback from runner-up Matthew Moore from Murrumbidgee Country Club. The nonhandicap winner was Colin Paterson with 37 points.

Nearest the pin on the fourth hole went to Ryan Kennedy from Queanbeyan Golf Club, the ninth went to Daniel Reid, hole 11 claimed by Bailey Burke and hole 17 went to Renan

White (so close to that Mustang).

The A Grade long drive went to Bailey Burke, B Grade won

by Paul De Zwart from Pambula Merimbula Golf Club, and C Grade to Matthew Shigelski who had the longest drive of the day. The Ladies long drive went to Chloe Dean.

“A big thanks to Ben Neilson Greens and Coring for getting the course in top condition for this event and to all of our volunteers for helping before and on the day,” Andrews said.

ON Saturday at the Bombala Golf Club, members played a stableford for club trophy.

It appears golfers are never happy with their result. The winner who had a great round of 40 points said he was disappointed, his score should have been much better. Says he can’t put two good nines together.

Glen Hampshire was the winner from Wayne Elton 34 points. Nearest the pin on hole seven was not won. Golden shot won by Glen.

Sunday was a Par for Club Trophy. On a beautiful day, scores were not good. It was so quiet there was an impression they were all having a good day until the scores came in.

The best of the bad lot was Pepper Thompson – 3 on a countback from Brad Yelds. Golden shot was won by Steve Tatham.

Nearest the pin was once again not won proving to be a difficult hole to find the dance floor.

Golf program for the week Ladies Wednesday March 27 - No golf. We have catering Members Friday March 29 to Monday April 1 - Stableford starring, Late R.Baird Trophy. it will be interesting to see what the top score will be this year to win the trophy.

Leaders hold on for club championships

By COOLAMATONG GOLF CLUB LOOKING at the leaderboard in the Coolamatong Golf Club Championships you would think the leaders heading into the final round simply turned up to secure their victory, but there was drama aplenty before the three grades were decided.

Andrew Haigh was crowned club champion with a threeround total of 237, one stroke ahead of Ian Wheeldon who was playing in the group ahead.

Haigh made bogey on the final hole to shoot a final round 80 and secure the win. But only minutes prior Wheeldon had also bogeyed, leaving a put short by inches which would have equalled the score as it turned out.

Jordan Sell made a great birdie on the final hole to claim third position two shots further back on 239.

Haigh, who was never behind on the day, said it was a bit of a ‘scramble’ for sure.

“Early on it was a little rough, I had trouble hitting greens and took a couple of double bogeys early on. I had a strong back nine, kept it in play and hit a few greens and just snuck in in the end,” Haigh said.

His second round two over par 73, which was the best round of the championships had set up the chance to win and he didn’t let it slip.

The A grade nett winner was Matt Bell who had three consist-

p Andrew Haigh chips to the final 18th green. ent rounds finishing on nett 211.

Ross Thompson was runner-up in the nett event with 219.

B Grade was a great tussle and leading into the back nine, Mitch Canty had pulled back the three-shot deficit and was actually leading Alan Parsons by two, standing on the 14th tee.

Canty would like to replay 14 and 15 where he managed to hit several balls out of bounds.

“Mitch Canty had me by two and on the 14th and 15th he managed to hit the ball in total three times over the fence which let me get back in front,” Parsons said..

Parsons would recover the lead and manage to hold off Tim Cald-

p COOLAMATONG: C grade champion Nick Donnelly, club champion Andrew Haigh and B grade champion Alan Parsons. t A grade nett winner Matt Bell with club captain Geoff Murphy.

PHOTOS: Coolamatong Golf Club well who placed second. Parsons said he played the last handful of holes well, besides a double bogey finish. His three round winning total was 260, Tim Caldwell 262, and Mitch Canty and Roger White had 265.

Rainer Beissner won the B Grade nett on 217 from Roger White on 220.

Nick Donnelly had a handy seven shot lead before hitting off

in C grade but gave them all up in the first 10 holes.

‘You could have cooked a crab in the pressure cooker’, was how he described the round.

As much as he felt the pressure, his rivals could not sustain their momentum and Donnelly would total 280 to claim the C grade from Kevin Cramer on 287 and Rob Morris with 289.

“I did not win comfortably

at all, but I will take the win,” Donnelly said.

The C grade nett winner was Rob Morris on 217 with Richard Hendriks runner up nett on 229.

The Sunday stableford event for non-championship players was won by Charlie Steinbacher with a great 41 points from Kylie Woodcock with 34 points and Alan Butterworth on 33 points via a countback.

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Snowy Classic returns for their third-annual cycling event

CHALLENGE: Snowy Classic riders set off on their 170km and 110km cycling challenge around the Monaro region.

PHOTO: Trista Heath.

Bridgett Bremner, Breast Cancer Survivor and 170km Maxi Classic Rider climb, he was rocking side to side a little so I put the hammer down, passed him and never looked back. I was starting to cramp at the end but made it.”

Another victorious 170km Maxi Classic rider was Bridgett Bremner, one of a group of 20 from Sydney’s Park Life Cycling Club who made the trek to the Snowies for the event.

“For me today was a big step,” Bridgett said.

“Last year I was battling breast cancer for the whole year. For me to come back and do this is amazing. I was still lightly training last year, but obviously nothing like normal. I was determined to come back after that to have a goal and go all in, and I thought ‘this is it’.”

“There have been a few tears today,” she continued.

“It has been quite overwhelming.”

Not only attracting cyclists

from across Australia, riders also came from England, the Philippines and New Zealand. The event provides a tourism boost of over $1.5 million to the Snowy Monaro community and engages with a significant number of local suppliers, vendors and community groups.

The Snowy Classic would like to thank the local community for its support and patience.

“In particularly, the many

local individuals and communities who were involved in the event including CWA Berridale, CWA Jindabyne Day, Berridale RFS, Jindabyne Navy Cadets, Jindabyne Community Garden, Snowy Mountain Christian School and Snowy Mountain Grammar School.” Snowy Classic organisers said.

Snowy Classic organisers extend a special thank you to Destination NSW, Snowy Monaro Regional Council,

Tourism Snowy Mountains, Department of Transport and Main Roads, NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, and NSW Police for their ongoing support and assistance.

The Snowy Classic is proudly supported by the NSW Government through its tourism and major events agency, Destination NSW. Save the date, the Snowy Classic will be returning on Saturday March 22, 2025.

The Snowy Classic would like to thank the Snowy Mountains community, event partners and volunteers for their support and hospitality.

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THE Classics’ first Gran Fondo cycling event for 2024 took place on Saturday March 23 with over 2,000 cyclists and supporters descending upon the Snowy Mountains for the third-annual Snowy Classic.

The sun was shining as the event kicked off from the Jindabyne Start Line, where cyclists eagerly embarked on their journey through some of Australia’s most stunning regional towns including Berridale, Dalgety and Perisher Valley. Completing either the 110km Challenge Classic or 170km Maxi Classic, both courses included the infamous Beloka Climb, or more commonly known as ‘The Wall’.

First rider over Beloka was Leo Yip who led the lead pack by close to four minutes at that stage. But Leo was caught on the Perisher climb

by Brad Bannister who was ultimately first home to Jindabyne by roughly the same time, four minutes.

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Colts fight but miss country title

By LUKE TREADWELL THE Monaro Colts have gone down to the Newcastle Rebels 20-4 in the grand final of the NSW Men’s Country Championships played in Cessnock on Sunday.

The Colts edged Northern Rivers 12-8 in a tightly contested semi-final on their way to the final against Newcastle Rebels.

The Monaro Colts side set out to restore pride and prestige in their jersey in what was a massively improved campaign compared to 2023 when they suffered

a big round one loss to the Riverina Bulls.

In the grand final, Newcastle were first to score through winger William Nieuwenhuise in the fourth minute, before fullback Cameron Anderson crashed over four minutes later.

The Colts hit back through winger Brandon Withers in the 19th minute, but Newcastle regained ascendancy just before half time through winger Honeti Tuha, the score 14-4.

On a hot day in the Hunter region, Sam Williams’ Colts side stayed in the fight.

Very much still a chance with 25 mins to go, errors coming out of of defence and in hard to get attacking field position compounded a large amount of defensive work.

The Colts defended with their lives but the weight of possession was telling, the Rebels running in another try with five minutes remaining and putting the match beyond doubt.

Cooma’s Sam Williams will now shift his attention to clinching back-to-back Canberra first grade premierships with the Queanbeyan Roos in 2024.

LEADER: Sam Williams led a very committed Monaro Colts side in 2024 and can be proud of the effort from his men despite a grand final loss.

Sam in action last season in the Canberra first grade competition for his clun Queanbeyan Roos.

PHOTO: Queanbeyan Roos.

Hundreds expected for Easter Classic

By LUKE TREADWELL COOMA Sporting Clays Easter Classic will get under way on Good Friday March 29 finishing on Easter Monday with this year marking 41 years of Sporting Clays Easter Classics.

“Our club started out at White Rock 41 years ago before moving to our new location at Slacks Creek Road and this is the longest continuously running Sporting Clays competition Australia wide with about 3,000 members” Secretary Adam Mower said.

Cooma Sporting Clays has for several years now attracted over 500 visitors to the region for the Easter Classic with many choosing to camp.

On Friday the Sporting Clays NSW Sub Gague Championship will be contested which is comprised of 75 targets.

On Saturday, the third Sporting Clays NSW Selection Shoot gets underway with shooters asked to prepare for 100 targets.

Later on Saturday the 200 target Easter Classic will be contested, and to round out the weekend the Sporting Clays NSW Side by Side 75 target

competition will run.

Cooma Sporting Clays have advised that nominations are now open for the above events, and the weather is looking at this stage ideal for shooting.

LOADED: Shooters will descend on Cooma in their hundreds to contest the Easter Classic.

Bounce into Cooma basketball “come and try” sessions this season COOMA’s junior basketball will hold three come and try days at the new Cooma Regional Sports Centre after Easter.

All players new and old are encouraged to come along to help the Cooma Basketball Association prepare term 2/3.

Some times for term 2/3 may change for the association, depending on the frequency of using the new sports centre.

Players unable to attend the come and try

days, can contact the association for further information.

In exciting news for local basketball, Henley Property has again supported the association as its major sponsor. It’s Michael Henly’s fourth year as the association major sponsor.

The come and try days are set down for Wednesday April 3 from 4pm to 5pm, Friday April 5 from 4pm to 6pm for girls nine to 16-years-of-age.

Groups will be sorted based on age and experience.

More information will be provided on the days and by contacting the association.

JUNIOR SPORT: The Cooma Basketball Association is looking forward to hosting three come and try sessions after the Easter weekend.

PHOTO: Cooma Basketball Association

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STAR: Jindabyne’s Josie Baff has finished a terrific World Cup season with bronze.

PHOTO: OWIA

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Baff’s bronze effort

By OLYMPIC WINTER INSTITUTE OF AUSTRALIA

JINDABYNE snowboard cross start Josie Baff and her Australian teammate Cam Bolton have finished the season strongly at a double World Cup event in Mont Saint Anne, Canada, with the pair claiming medals.

Bolton finished the season in a career best ranking of third on the World Cup standings, and in the women’s standings Baff just missed her career best ranking finishing in fourth place with teammate Belle Brockhoff sixth.

In finals, Bolton won each round to advance to the bigfinal, where he would face off against world number one Eliot Grondin of Canada who had already secured the World Cup Crystal Globe. In the big-final Grondin led from start to finish to take the gold, with Bolton making two impressive passing moves down the course to claim the silver in a photo finish where he edged out German Leon Ulbricht in third.

For Bolton, the silver medal was his fourth podium of the winter and ended his season in career best form “First time for sure in the top three (on the stand-

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ings), and these things are pretty hard to win, so very happy to come away with it,” 33-year-old Bolton said.

“Always tricky to back up the second race in a double event, but the sun has come out and the course is maintained so well and an absolute pleasure to race today and was able to come up and put in a pretty good performance and happy with my result and of course the overall.”

In the women’s event, Baff and Brockhoff both made it through to the semi-final stage, with Baff winning her semi-final to advance to the big-final, with Brockhoff crossing the line in third place placing in the smallfinal to decide places five to eight, where she finished in seventh.

The women’s big-final featured the top four in the world, and it did not disappoint with tight racing to the finish line, with Charlotte Bankes of Great Brittain taking the victory ahead of Italian Michela Moioli in second and Baff with the bronze after just finishing ahead of Chloe Trespeuch of France.

Baff now has nine World

Cup career podiums, with five coming this season.

“It was super-fun, I really wanted to do one better after yesterday (fourth place), and I managed to do that, I would have loved something more, but I am very satisfied with the third,” the 21-year-old said.

“It was super tight racing with all of the girls, and I think we all showed our best riding and wanted to give it our best for the last two races of the season.”

Trespeuch of France finished first on the women’s World Cup standings on 792 points, followed by Bankes on 757, Moioli 704 and Baff 608.

Nineteen-year-old Mia Clift from Melbourne was awarded the FIS Snowboard Cross female rookie of the year, after a promising first World Cup season, which included a personal best finish of eighth on day one in Mont Saint Anne, and a final ranking of 19th on the standings.

Canadian Eliot Grondin ended well ahead in the men’s standings to finish on 952 points, with Alessandro Haemmerle second on 604, and Bolton third with 552.

Best season ever

By OLYMPIC WINTER INSTITUTE OF AUSTRALIA JAKARA Anthony’s record breaking season has finished in the best possible way, with a gold medal performance in the dual moguls at the World Cup in Valmalenco, Italy, extending her record for the most wins in a season by a mogul skier to 14.

Anthony’s season is the best ever by an Australian winter sports athlete.

Anthony also collected her third World Cup Champion Crystal Globes for the season, after finishing ranked first in single moguls, dual moguls and the overall which combines both mogul disciplines.

Anthony cruised through the early rounds of the event to again reach the big final against world number two Jaelin Kauf of the USA. In a close final with

CHAMPION: Jakara Anthony has capped off one of the most memorable seasons for an Australian winter athlete.

PHOTO: OWIA both skier’s neck-and-neck throughout the run, Anthony prevailed with a score of 20 to 15, with her superior jumps and turns giving the 2022 Olympic champion the 22nd victory of her impressive career and only two wins behind aerial skiing legend Jacqui Cooper who leads all Australian winter sport athletes with 24 career victories.

“It’s been a rough week, I have been sick since the event last weekend in Kazakhstan, so pretty stoked to come out and put down some high quality runs and get the job done,” the 25-year-old said.

“The season has been absolutely wild, it’s hard to put it into words, I am super proud of what I have been able to achieve with my team around me, and the skiing and jumping I have been able to do.

“World Championship gold is the only major medal I don’t have now, and we have the MilanoCortina 2026 Olympic Games coming up which will be the first time dual moguls are in the Olympics. Me and my team are just going to keep ticking along, trying to change things every year and get better.”

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PREMIERS: Jindabyne Tigers are the Monaro cricket champions for the third consecutive season.

PHOTO: Jindabyne Tigers

Tigers clinch Monaro cricket crown

By LUKE TREADWELL THE Monaro District Cricket Association A Grade competition has been decided with the Jindabyne Tigers emerging victorious in a thrilling grand final played on Cooma’s Rotary Oval.

Jindabyne batted first in the decider, with Dave Oxley (18) settling in for a 10 over period but wickets fell at the other end.

Jindabyne’s Archie Bachus (three) fell to opening bowler Kye Harrison, with Harrison also collecting the scalp of Lucas Rixon for (four).

Out marched vice captain Dave Tickell who top scored for Jindabyne with 40 off 37

Three straight Jindabyne premierships after thrilling final balls, pouncing on anything short from the Coffey’s bowlers.

Issac Dawson was dismissed first ball by Damien Roach and the ducks continued with Callan Andrews also succumbing to Roach.

Simon Partell and Chad Stevens combined well in the lower order for a much needed partnership. Partell made eight before he fell to Kye Harrison.

Liam Robinson (eight), and Luke Saare (14) scored crucial runs for Tigers aiding Stevens (18*) to push the score to 10/120 off 35 overs.

The best of the Coffey’s bowlers was Damien Roach who picked up 5/11 off his five overs and gave his side a big chance at premiership success.

Coffey’s innings got underway to the worst possible start with Ross Campbell dismissed first ball of the innings by Jindabyne’s Liam Robinson.

Dale Cook knuckled down for Coffey’s, making a well compiled 41 from 83 balls anchoring the side and presenting a big opportunity to knock off a Tigers side seeking three straight premierships.

Cook was supported by Tom Walker (eight) and Damien Roach (eight) before three wickets fell in the Coffey’s middle order.

Nathan Thompson (0) was dismissed by Luke Saare, with Coffey’s captain Nick Moon also going for a duck.

Hunter Caldwell survived four balls before the off-spin of Lucas Rixon brought him undone.

Harrison who bowled really well picking up four wickets got to work with the bat scoring 15 crucial lower order runs and he was helped

by Nathan Boate (11) as well

as Stephen Summerville (17).

Coffeys’ got very close requiring just seven runs for victory when they were all out for 112 in the 39th over handing the Tigers a third straight premiership.

Partell was the pick of the Jindabyne bowlers taking 3/20 off his eight overs of inswing.

“Congratulations to Jindabyne Tigers Cricket Club on their win yesterday, in what was an excellent game of cricket,” Match official Craig Willsmer said.

“It’s unusual to have so many momentum shifts in

the one game, and there were periods where each team looked like they were going to be victorious,” Willsmer said.

“I will also say it was a pleasure to umpire the game on a personal level and full credit to both teams for their manners and respect shown to both umpires and from all players.”

“Massive credit and thanks to Stephen Summerville in preparing an excellent pitch for the final.”

Saare was awarded the Mark Williams ‘Willy’ for being the best and fairest player in the match, as judged by both official umpries - Willsmer and VKR from Canberra.

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Easter Art Show supports locals

Region’s artists showcase talents in leading exhibition

By TRISTA HEATH JINDABYNE Lions Club Easter Art Show and Sale committee members have begun setting up for Jindabyne’s largest Easter event over the long weekend.

Showcasing more than 200 local pieces for the community to come along, browse and purchase, the Easter Art Show and Sale are expecting to draw a crowd over its four-day exhibition.

Art Show Committee member, Nira Windeatt said this Easter is a stand-alone Easter weekend outside of school holidays, which means visitors to the town could be less, so they really need the community to come along and support the art show event.

“Because we are not sure of the kind of numbers that will be in town over Easter and with no Lake Light Sculpture this year, there really is no excuse not to come along, have a browse around and support our local artists,” Nira said.

“Everything that is on display is for sale and they are not expensive, we keep our prices down so it is affordable for everyone.

“It is an all-inclusive event that everyone and anyone can

ART LOVERS: Members of the Jindabyne Lions Club Art Show Committee and Executives of the committee holding pieces entered into this years art show.

PHOTO: Trista Heath. be a part of, there will be students work, people who are in the industry and lots of new people getting involved and showcasing their work this year.”

The opening night is Thursday March 28 at the Memorial Hall from 6.30pm with tickets being sold at the door, on the opening night the committee

will present winning locals with their awards.

The exhibition is open to the public from Friday March 29 to Monday April 1 from 9am to 5pm, entry fee is a gold coin donation at the door.

The Jindabyne Swimming Club will be hosting a sausage sizzle and cold drinks on Saturday March 30 out

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the front of the hall.

“It is really important that people get out and support events like this and show that they still want these events for our town and for the community,” Nira said.

■ Read about all the Easter events happening around the region on page 7.

Jindabyne Skate Park refurbishment gets tick of approval JINDABYNE Skate Park has reopened to the public after a $1.5 million refurbishment.

The upgrades to the 18-year-old facility was funded by the Australian and NSW Governments through the Bushfire Local Economic Recovery program in reflection to the community needs of this much loved community asset.

The project, delivered by Snowy Monaro Regional Council in close consultation with the Jindabyne Skate Park Project Engagement Group, celebrated the opening with an official opening with attending state and local electives as well as the Mayor on Friday March 22.

The community followed suit on Sunday March 24 as many gathered to test out the new facility and enjoy a fun-filled afternoon with food, cold drinks and stalls set up for everyone to enjoy.

Member for Monaro Steve Whan said the Jindabyne Skate Park upgrade will be a huge boon for the township.

“I know this is still an incredibly popular spot for students from local schools to spend their afternoons after class, a fact I learned when I attended the opening of the original skate park here 18 years ago,” Mr Whan said.

“With the combined effort of the Skate Park Project Engagement Group, state, and federal governments via the Bushfire Local Economic Recovery program, this upgrade will encourage further healthy activity for locals and visitors alike, and showcase what the Snowy Region is all about.”

Mayor Chris Hanna said Council is thrilled to unveil this fantastic new space, designed in collaboration with the Jindabyne Skate Park Project Engagement Group and the wider community.

“The park boasts an exciting range of features, including a brand-new half-pipe, mini-ramp, and a refurbished bowl, catering to skaters, BMX riders, scooter enthusiasts, and everyone in between,” Mayor Hanna said.

“With ample seating and shade for parents and spectators, it’s a great place to hang out and enjoy the action - making it more than a place to ride. It’s about creating a vibrant social hub where people of all ages and abilities can come together and have fun.”

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Coolamatong winners decided PAGE 44

PREMIERS: Jindabyne Tigers are the Monaro cricket champions for the third consecutive season.

PHOTO: Jindabyne Tigers

Tigers clinch Monaro cricket crown

By LUKE TREADWELL THE Monaro District Cricket Association A Grade competition has been decided with the Jindabyne Tigers emerging victorious in a thrilling grand final played on Cooma’s Rotary Oval.

Jindabyne batted first in the decider, with Dave Oxley (18) settling in for a 10 over period but wickets fell at the other end.

Jindabyne’s Archie Bachus (three) fell to opening bowler Kye Harrison, with Harrison also collecting the scalp of Lucas Rixon for (four).

Out marched vice captain Dave Tickell who top scored for Jindabyne with 40 off 37

Three straight Jindabyne premierships after thrilling final balls, pouncing on anything short from the Coffey’s bowlers.

Issac Dawson was dismissed first ball by Damien Roach and the ducks continued with Callan Andrews also succumbing to Roach.

Simon Partell and Chad Stevens combined well in the lower order for a much needed partnership. Partell made eight before he fell to Kye Harrison.

Liam Robinson (eight), and Luke Saare (14) scored crucial runs for Tigers aiding Stevens (18*) to push the score to 10/120 off 35 overs.

The best of the Coffey’s bowlers was Damien Roach who picked up 5/11 off his five overs and gave his side a big chance at premiership success.

Coffey’s innings got underway to the worst possible start with Ross Campbell dismissed first ball of the innings by Jindabyne’s Liam Robinson.

Dale Cook knuckled down for Coffey’s, making a well compiled 41 from 83 balls anchoring the side and presenting a big opportunity to knock off a Tigers side seeking three straight premierships.

Cook was supported by Tom Walker (eight) and Damien Roach (eight) before three wickets fell in the Coffey’s middle order.

Nathan Thompson (0) was dismissed by Luke Saare, with Coffey’s captain Nick Moon also going for a duck.

Hunter Caldwell survived four balls before the off-spin of Lucas Rixon brought him undone.

Harrison who bowled really well picking up four wickets got to work with the bat scoring 15 crucial lower order runs and he was helped

by Nathan Boate (11) as well

as Stephen Summerville (17).

Coffeys’ got very close requiring just seven runs for victory when they were all out for 112 in the 39th over handing the Tigers a third straight premiership.

Partell was the pick of the Jindabyne bowlers taking 3/20 off his eight overs of inswing.

“Congratulations to Jindabyne Tigers Cricket Club on their win yesterday, in what was an excellent game of cricket,” Match official Craig Willsmer said.

“It’s unusual to have so many momentum shifts in

the one game, and there were periods where each team looked like they were going to be victorious,” Willsmer said.

“I will also say it was a pleasure to umpire the game on a personal level and full credit to both teams for their manners and respect shown to both umpires and from all players.”

“Massive credit and thanks to Stephen Summerville in preparing an excellent pitch for the final.”

Saare was awarded the Mark Williams ‘Willy’ for being the best and fairest player in the match, as judged by both official umpries - Willsmer and VKR from Canberra.

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