Monaro Post - March 27, 2024

REGION BOUNCES INTO EASTER

WINTER WARMING FEATURE

Pages 18-21

TIGERS TRIPLE CHAMPS

Chamber calls for open doors

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 Scho eld 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 Scho eld 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 sta ng but if we all band together we will all do better,” Mrs Scho eld 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 inux 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 bene t 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 Scho eld 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 Scho eld said.

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.

The repair work will be carried out with large machinery and workers operating in an area about as wide as a standard single car garage to repair a site about the size of a suburban house block, which creates some unique challenges and risks.

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

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

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.

Easter church service times

FOR many Snowy Monaro

residents, this Easter weekend will be a time for re ection 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 Coomacontemplative 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

Cooma Baptist Church

Mittagang Rd and Boona St

Cooma North

Good Friday 9am with Communion

Easter Sunday 10am.

St Patrick’s Catholic Churches Services in the Snowy Mountains

Holy Thursday March 28

5pm - Delegate

6pm - Cooma

7pm - Bombala

Good Friday March 29

Cooma –10am Stations of the Cross

Jindabyne Stations of the Cross 10am (Leader)

Berridale (Leader)

Bombala – Stations of the Cross 9.30am (with a Leader )

Delegate Stations of The Cross 12 noon(Leader)

Nimmitabel 12pm (with a Leader)

Cooma 3pm Passion

Jindabyne 3pm Passion

Holy Saturday March 30

Cooma 6pm

Nimmitabel 6pm Liturgy of the Word with Holy Communion

Bombala 6pm

Delegate Liturgy of the Word with Holy Communion 6pm

Easter Sunday March 31

Adaminaby 8am

Cooma 10am

Berridale 8am Mass

Jindabyne 10am

LifeGate Church, 5-7 Yulin Avenue, Cooma North

Good Friday 10am

Easter Sunday 10am

Lutheran, End Boobah St, Cooma North

Good Friday 10.30am with Holy Communion

Easter Sunday 1030am

Uniting – St Andrews, Soho St

Tourism strategy to drive sector

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 o erings 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 rst 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.

“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.

Rural residents learn life-saving skills

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.

Community group finds new home

By NATHAN THOMPSON

MADE in the Monaro might have a new home, but volunteers of the not-for-pro t organisation say the store hasn’t lost any of its charm and community feel since relocating. A er ve years at their Vale Street, Cooma, premises, the community enterprise couldn’t a ord 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 o cially unveiled

at 31 Bombala Street, and is open

The shop sells quality handmade items and showcases the talents of

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.”

GRAND OPENING: Made in the Monaro still has a retail presence in Cooma a er 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.

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 a er 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 ve 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-

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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an engineered compliant access point to viewing planks and platforms.

Snowy Monaro Deputy Mayor Tanya Higgins suggested a temporary closure might provide impetus to x 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.

structures within the facility, such as amenities, ramps or some of the yards.

He said he was obligated by law to act on safety concerns about Council property, with Council and its ofcers possibly being liable if any incidents were reported a er 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-

vested into the facility.

A full investigation and costing of the works against relevant standards is estimated to cost $20,000, which will be required to get a better picture of the true costs involved in accepting the EOI. Even at the minimum cost of $170,000, the return on investment based on the EOI provided is 45 years.

He said a safety inspection had revealed trip hazards, lack of adequate fall protection and lack of evidence of

“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’.

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 ocially open to the public.

The $1.5 million Jindabyne Skate Park refurbishment, jointly funded by the Australian and NSW Governments through the Bush re Local Economic Recovery program, has seen the town’s 18-year-old facility upgraded to re ect 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.

Year 10 Jindabyne High School student Dekoda Smith who hopes to become a professional athlete

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,

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

“I approached the council 10 years ago and we secured the rst 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.

“So between myself and a whole collective of people we came up with the plan and put it to paper.

“We’ve been tirelessly working for the youth in the community as well as adults with a vision that it would be inclusive of all ages and abilities.”

Member for Monaro, Steve Whan said the Jindabyne Skate Park upgrade will be a

huge boom for the town

“I know this is still an incredibly popular spot for students from local schools to spend their a ernoons a er 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 Bush re 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 o cial 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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OFFICIAL: The Jindabyne Skate Park was o icially opened with Brent Smith from the Jindabyne Skate Park Project Engagement Group doing the honours.

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.

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 signi cant 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 Adaminaby Easter Fair runs from 9am until about 3pm in Denison St, Adaminaby and on the village green. The long-running annual event attracts more than 2500 people from around the Snowy Mountains, Canberra, Tumut and south coast, with local community organisations and programs bene ting from fundraising on the day. 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,

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.

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 rst, 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.

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 Scho eld, 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 o er, and Snowy Mountains Eucalyptus will be there as well as local nurseries,” Mr Scho eld 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 co ee cart, while the alwayspopular Lions BBQ van will also be operating.

Mr Scho eld said there will be a silent wood auction, for three trailer loads of wood as well as assorted ra es. 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

Terrific trucks ready for Bredbo

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.

to Berridale, ” Mr Scho eld 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.”

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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.

Snowy Mountains Historic Equipment

PHOTO: Nathan Thompson

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.

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 bene ts 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 a ordability and availability, especially in towns like Jindabyne near the Kosciuszko National Park snow elds.

“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 nd an a ordable 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 a ordable for a household on average income.

While calling for measures to increase long-term

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

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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

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

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

RECOMMENDATIONS

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

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

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

• Call 000 immediately if you start a fire

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Snowy Monaro ranks second for short-term rentals

rental supply, the submission recommends any new regulations balance the need for a ordable 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 nd 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 nd 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.

“We are seeing stock taken o 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 e ects of short-term accommodation on their housing markets.

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

STRESSED: Frontline services in areas with high rates of short-term rental accommodation are under pressure.

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 bush re risk.

The rst 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 bush re management, and how residents can prepare for bush res to minimise the impact bushres could have on their homes, property and local biodiversity,” Dr Evelyn Chia, Bush re Program Coordinator with the Nature Conservation Council of NSW (NCC) said.

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

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

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

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 re ecology, re 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 re 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- re-workshop

“We were delighted to receive funding from the Snowy Monaro Regional Council, via the NSW Government’s Community Bush re 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 t for our town.

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

encouraged to learn more about fire risks

This is not surprising as protecting life and property from bush re 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 res.

These include upgrading the re 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 bush re 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 bush res.

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 re 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 con dence to maintain their properties

in a way that best protects their buildings and other assets 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 bush re, 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 re needs to happen not too frequently so that species have time to reproduce between re 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 re management plan for their own property and undertake burns that reduce bush re risk and protect biodiversity on their property.

This workshop is on April 7 and April 20 at the Numeralla Community Hall Registration is required for the two day workshop: www.events.humanitix. com/numeralla-2024-hotspots-fire-project-workshop-series

Thursday

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

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 sta 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 signicant 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 in ux 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.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Brumby plight in spotlight, rally to be held

NATIONAL Park and WIldlife Service (NPWS) sta 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 o on a Green in uenced 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 e ort 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 de nition, 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 le in the retention zone.

The method for counting the horses is awed, 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 re 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 rsthand 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-

uncertainty

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 con rmed 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

A PERIOD of uncertainty lies ahead for the Snowy River Hostel in Berridale as Wednesday March 27 is the nal day for expressions of interest in this site. Council should bear in mind that any decisions they take are not just for the now, but for decades to come.

Lindy Rose Cooma

...THEN

woman who is leading the ght 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 su er from occasional and partial inundation at times of king tides, or ooding when an ever-more-frequent cyclone arrives. They su er 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-

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 o er them a home.

Jenny Goldie Cooma

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Cooma Hospital Auxiliary hosts regional forum Riposte

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 nd 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

herself as a nurse.

“A few years ago I was the rst 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

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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, a er that it’s about getting people home as soon

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.”

By LISA ASHURST

OKAY, so the couch has gone, the ling 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 t and an absolute wiz at shi ing 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 shi 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 shi -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 rst 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 rst, but that’s ne. I like painting things.

Then there’s my wheelie suitcase. It’s a bigish one, but I believe I could get it to t 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/ shi ing 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 shi 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.

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

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% o .

• 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 y.

• 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 nal tip prune before winter. When pruning it’s also a good time to check for signs of pests, disease and de ciencies, 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 ush.

• 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 rst 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 eece 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, Da odil, Tulip, Snow akes, 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 ower seeds of Aquilegia, Bee & Butter y 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, Cauli ower, Broccoli, Cabbage, Silverbeet, Pak Choi, Broad Beans, Brussel Sprouts

Happy Gardening

Jodie and Jannene

How Ingrid will help others

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 Litch eld, 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 at out at it. She was ercely 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.

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 di cult 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 a er her.”

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 Litcheld’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 Litch elds contacted the Monaro Family Support Service to ask what else they could do to bene t the organisation.

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

‘Ingrid’ - named a er 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 bene cial to the mental health situation across the Monaro.”

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

HELPING OTHERS: Ingrid Marr’s suicide has been the catalyst for her mother Wendy Litchfield and husband Graham, to assist Monaro

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.

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.

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 nally 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 a er 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 rst, 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 a er open heart surgery, got t 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 gure drawing) and moves form the visual arts to architectural design.

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 Gri ths 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 a er the concert she was delighted with the result and the opportunity to see one of her works performed live.

Ms Gri ths 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 bene t 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 o . 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.

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.

PHOTOS: Karen Forman

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 rst 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 (a er be-

Journey the Jindabyne arts, artisan trail

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 Gra ti? 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 handcra ed sculptures permanently displayed throughout the resort’s grounds.

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

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 di erent 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.

“A er 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 o grid lifestyle and have become involved in TBFSR and also The Chu s, a new ve 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 ddle and singing a song,” he said.

“I did my rst 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.

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 o ers 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 nding 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

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 Je reys Park on the river and then will oat 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 Je reys, great grand-daughter of Bill Je reys for whom the park was named, said.

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

ty” made it exciting. He has never won a prize either.

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

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

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-

“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

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 rst, 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-

e 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 Ofce on Easter Saturday from 10.30am-12.30pm, o ering Devonshire teas and 10 percent o 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 Je reys 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.

PHOTO: Karen Forman.

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

Snowy Scheme Museum - open 10am to 2pm | Adaminaby Hall - ‘Stage Curtain’ and Art Exhibition | St John’s Church - exhibits

COMPETITIONS AND EVENTS

9AM SATURDAY 30 MARCH 2024 | YEAR OF THE DRAGON 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

Village Green stage

Big Trout

Dog Jump Arena

Village Green stage

Tug of War Arena

Village Green

Village Green stage

Village Green

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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.

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.

If you have a fireplace, rearrange

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

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.

What could be better?

Make your home your favourite place this winter.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Now that’s a warming thought.

Weaner calf sale declared a success

By DAMIEN ROACH, NUTRIEN AG SOLUTIONS COOMA

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

The sale exceeded expectations with a full eld of buyers in attendance and some rain around the state to boost con dence 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 magni cently 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 o er 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 eld of buyers there.

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

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

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Sherwood Past Co 35 Angus $ 1,100.00

Weaner heifers

Vendor Number of head Breed Price

RN & P McGufficke 9 Angus $ 1,100.00

PA & CF Barry 7 Angus $ 1,020.00

RN & P McGufficke 44 Angus $ 1,000.00

T & H Brayshaw 20 Angus $ 1,000.00

Glenavon Past Co 21 Angus $ 980.00

Snow Peak Pastoral 13 Angus $ 950.00

Kyleston P'Ship 18 Angus $ 940.00

AAA Rural 13 Angus $ 900.00

WR Schofield 18 Angus $ 900.00

Wattle Station 14 Angus $ 900.00

Glenriver Past Co 26 Angus $ 890.00

A Kelly 12 Angus $ 860.00

AAA Rural 33 Angus $ 850.00

Triple O Past Co 9 Angus $ 850.00

Boco Pty Ltd 18 Angus $ 850.00

Mortlock P'Ship 9 Angus $ 720.00

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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).

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 di erentiates African Lovegrass from all other species – both C3 and C4 – which grow in this region is its remarkable metabolic growth e ciency.

That is, the e ciency 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 efciency 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 o cers indicated that in in the Bombala shire the level of infestation of African Lovegrass was described as being ‘low’ with no (nil) properties a ected 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 a ected and the total area a ected 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’ gures 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 e ectively 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.

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

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 sta 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.”

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 shi 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.”

trust needed

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.

AWARDED: Cooma truck driver Adrian Curtis has been acknowledged for his commitment to road safety. PHOTO: Supplied

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11.15 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M) An ATF agent goes missing.

6.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG)

8.30 Two And A Half Men. (M) Charlie finds himself haunted by some of his ex-girlfriends. Alan and Jake go on a road trip together.

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 Abandoned Engineering: Disaster In The Desert. (PG) Takes a look at a rusting cable in the mountains of southern Africa and a desert town almost completely destroyed. 7.55 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Tour of Flanders. Men’s race. From Belgium.

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+)

Programs.

7.30 Children’s Programs.

(PG)

8.50 The Athena.

9.15 Children’s Programs.

10.10 Rage. (PG)

11.15 Close.

6.30 Bargain Hunt.

7.30 Doc Martin. (PG) Martin is blamed for a woman’s death.

8.30 Foyle’s War. (M) Foyle investigates the suicide of a young man and looks into a top-secret intelligence organisation.

10.35 Railroad Australia. (PG)

11.35 Doc Martin. (PG)

6.00 American Restoration. (PG)

6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG)

7.30 Outback Opal Hunters. (PG)

8.30 Adventure Gold Diggers. (PG)

9.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. (M)

10.30 Deep Water Salvage. (PG)

11.30 Ax Men. (M)

6.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. (PG)

7.00 The Nanny. (PG)

7.30 Seinfeld. (PG)

8.30 Movie: Magic Mike XXL. (2015) (MA15+)

Channing Tatum, Joe Manganiello. A former stripper prepares for a final performance.

10.45 Seinfeld. (PG)

11.45 The Nanny. (PG)

6.30 Antiques Roadshow.

7.30 Death In Paradise. (M) A wealthy coffee magnate is shot.

8.40 The Chelsea Detective. Premiere. (M) Detective Inspector Max Arnold and Detective Sergeant Priya Shamsie investigate the death of a widowed stonemason.

10.40 Dalgliesh. (M)

11.40 Footy Classified. (M)

6.30 JAG. (PG)

7.30 Bull. (M) A firm uses unusual methods to win cases.

8.30 NCIS. (M) The team is assigned to a joint task force by the Secretary of the Navy after a research scientist is murdered.

10.20 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M) The team investigates a plane crash. 11.15 Evil. (MA15+)

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.

10.00 Rules Of Engagement. (PG)

11.00 Frasier. (PG)

12.00 Home Shopping.

6.40 Jeopardy!

7.30 NITV News Update.

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

8.30 Taskmaster. (M) Hosted by Greg Davies.

9.25 Ten Year Old Tom. (M) Tom, Nelson and Dakota skip school.

10.25 Alone Australia. (M)

11.25 Over The Black Dot.

6.00 Children’s Programs.

6.30 Bargain Hunt.

7.30 Call The Midwife. (M) Peggy’s brother is diagnosed with cancer.

8.40 A Touch Of Frost. (M) Frost investigates the death of a woman who seemingly committed suicide while naked in public.

10.55 Chris Tarrant’s

Extreme Railway Journeys. (PG)

11.55 Bargain Hunt.

6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG)

7.30 Outback Truckers. (PG)

8.30 Outback Truckers. (M) The Mackay’s convoy irritates drivers.

9.30 Ice Road Truckers. (M) Alex receives a grim diagnosis.

11.30 Barrett-Jackson: Revved Up. (PG)

6.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. (PG)

7.00 The Nanny. (PG)

7.30 Seinfeld. (PG)

8.30 Movie: Volcano. (1997)

(M) Tommy Lee Jones, Anne Heche. A volcano threatens Los Angeles.

10.35 Seinfeld. (PG)

11.35 The Nanny. (PG)

6.30 Antiques Roadshow.

7.30 New Tricks. (M) The team is threatened with closure.

8.40 Agatha Christie’s Marple. (PG) Miss Marple investigates when her friend claims to have witnessed a murder.

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

11.40 Madam Secretary. (M)

6.30 JAG. (PG) Bud finds himself on trial.

7.30 Bull. (M) The TAC team defends a BLM activist.

9.25 FBI. (MA15+) Maggie and OA team up with FBI’s Fugitives Department to track down a man wanted for murder.

10.20 FBI. (M) Maggie and OA tackle a drug ring.

6.00 Frasier. (PG)

6.30 Neighbours. (PG)

7.00 Big Bang. (PG)

8.30 Two And A Half Men. (M)

9.00 Two And A Half Men. (PG)

9.30 Two And A Half Men. (M)

10.00 Rules Of Engagement. (PG) 11.00 Frasier. 12.00 Shopping.

6.40 Jeopardy!

7.30 NITV News Update.

7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M)

8.30 Vikings: The Rise And Fall: The Fall Of Francia. (M) Takes a look at the siege of Paris in 885.

9.25 Dark Side Of Comedy: Joan Rivers. (M) Takes a look at Joan Rivers.

11.15 Count Abdulla. (M)

11.45 The Investigation. (M)

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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.

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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.

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, o ering 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.

“Scarlett’s Corner” “Scarlett’s Corner”

Proposed Lot 5 Avonside Road, Avonside NSW 2628 Lot 5 NSW

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

Rural holding with Snowy River frontage

ADDRESS: Wingello, 1156 Bairds Crossing Road, Ironmungy NSW 2630

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 nd 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

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

In addition to this, you will nd a beautifully renovated circa 1990s built two bedroom stone cottage with a new kitchen and bathroom, polished timber oors, three combustion replaces 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.

• 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,

Contact: Maddy Kirshner & Aaron Mackay

P: 02 6456 6783

W: kirshnermackay.com.au

Online

Auction: Tuesday 16th April 2024

Commencing 6:30pm

Venue: Realtair

Online Auction Website

Inspect: By Appointment with

Exclusive Agent Only.

Conditions Apply

Contact: Nick Kirshner & Aaron Mackay

P: 02 6456 6783

W: kirshnermackay.com.au

Online Auction: Tuesday 16th April 2024

Commencing 6:30pm

Venue: Realtair Online Auction Website

Inspect: By Appointment with Exclusive Agent Only. Conditions Apply

Eucumbene Dam

ADDRESS: Yanga, 2049 Middlingbank Road, Middlingbank NSW 2630

ARE you looking for somewhere with excellent views, close to the best shing 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 o er excellent views every day, but it also o ers some of the best shing 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 nd 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 nd three wood replaces throughout to keep you

toasty warm and comfortable.

Spanning over 55.56 hectares or 137.24 acres, this beautiful property is fenced into ve paddocks with reliable water from ve 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.

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Perfect starter grazing or lifestyle block

ADDRESS: Thoko, 995 Newline Road, Glen Allen NSW 2631

ARE you looking for your rst 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 ve percent heavily timbered with gum trees.

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 nd 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 o 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

Thoko goes to online auction on Tuesday

Middlingbank Middlingbank NSW 2630

2049 Middlingbank Road, Middlingbank NSW 2630 2049

55.56 Ha or 137.24 Acres (Approx.)

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 or longer next time!

Contact out sales team now for your own private inspection!

Online

Venue:

• 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 private inspection!

Contact: Nick Kirshner & Aaron Mackay

P: 02 6456 6783

W: kirshnermackay.com.au

Online

Auction:

Tuesday 23rd April 2024

Commencing 6:30pm

Venue: Realtair Online Auction Website

Inspect: By Appointment with

Exclusive Agent Only.

Conditions Apply

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 o ers 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 selfsu ciency. Solar panels with lithium battery storage further enhance the o -grid credentials, allowing for an eco-friendly existence all year round and the luxury of an instant gas hot water system.

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 replaces. All bedrooms have cupboard space and the master bedroom upstairs has been handcra ed 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 o ers versatility for guests or as a potential extra source of income.

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can e ortlessly 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 snow elds and the South Coast, this estate o ers 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

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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.

Your dream lifestyle sanctuary

WELCOME to your dream lifestyle sanctuary nestled along the banks of the mighty Snowy River. This remarkable 160-acre property o ers 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 shing 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 oor plan includes a well-appointed kitchen that caters for the culinary enthu-

siast, ensuring that every meal, from daily dining to festive meals, is an e ortless 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 o ers an ideal workspace for those who work or study from home.

Additionally, this property features an attached fully selfcontained one-bedroom, onebathroom at which also includes full kitchen facilities, a private balcony, a replace, and a private entrance - ideal for accommodat-

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, o ers 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.

• 4 Bedrooms

Contact Michael Henley on 0403 165 563 to arrange a private inspection. Residence Overview:

• 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 under oor heating

• Under oor heating in 2x bathrooms

• 2x Combustion replaces 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 at 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

ADDRESS:

High Street, Bombala

ASKING: $150,000

ACROSS

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE CROSSWORD

1 Which earlier king was known as “the Great” (6)

7 What do we call one who practises deception under an assumed name (8)

8 Upon which ship did Charles Darwin investigate part of Australia’s coastline (6)

9 What relates to the Greeks, or their language (8)

10 Name a huge desert in northern Africa (6)

11 What are quick fencing thrusts (8)

14 What is a brief statement giving a general view of some subject (8)

18 Which term describes the most distant point from the earth (6)

19 Name an oblique-angled parallelogram with only the opposite sides equal (8)

21 What are diplomatic agents called (6)

22 What is a man of rank (8)

23 Which term describes an attitude that stereotypes an elderly person (6)

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1 Name a fibrous amphibole used for making fireproof articles (8)

3 What might we call bigoted conservatives (8)

4 Name a precious mineral (4)

5 Which people direct us to our theatre seats (6)

6 To which animal kingdom does an ox belong (6)

15 What do we call rough, coarse persons (6)

16 Which alloy of copper and zinc is used to imitate gold (6)

17 What is a turret or lantern on the roof of a medieval building (6)

MINI WORD FIND

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

WHICH WORDS

1 STUCCO

(a) A very poisonous alkaloid

(b) A plaster for coating walls

(c) A yellow metal found in celestine

2 Name a loose overcoat, the sleeves of which are cut so as to continue up to the collar (6)

12 Name a city in southwestern California, near Los Angeles (8)

E-QUATIONS 7

13 Which coastal Tasmanian town adjoins Burnie (8)

Letters have a number value

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

E-QUATIONS

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

20 What are units of electrical resistance (4)

2 ULULATE

(a) To offend

(b) To criticise beyond the sphere of one’s knowledge

(c) To hoot or screech

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Community Corrections Officer

South District, Talent Pool Creation Corrective Services NSW

Location: Multiple locations across Southern NSW

Salary: Clerk Grade 5/6 (Starting at $93,295 pa) plus Employer’s contribution to Superannuation and Annual Leave Loading

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As part of a high functioning and diverse team who values working together and provide support to each other, you will work with offenders, to create strategies, and monitor long and short-term goals. You will also apply various methods to monitor offenders’ compliance and conduct home visits. We provide great working conditions with strong work culture focus and staff engagement activities.

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ADMIN / PAYROLL ASSISTANT

We are seeking a part-time Admin Assistant to join our team in the Cooma of ce. The role will suit an all-rounder with the initiative to jump in and assist others in busy times.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role

• Payroll experience (transport industry preferred but not essential)

• Intermediate skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, and MYOB

• Cert III in Business Administration / Cert IV in Bookkeeping (or equivalent experience)

• HR and/or WHS experience desirable

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

• Process orientated, punctual, and well-organised

• Driver’s licence

Duties include:

• Processing weekly pays

• Providing admin support to various departments

• Assisting with Accounts Receivable/Payable

• Processing paperwork, and filing

• Providing leave coverage where required

What’s in it for you:

• 16-24 hours a week

• Above award wage - based on experience

• Negotiated working hours/days

• A busy workplace where there is always something to do

• Familiarisation training provided by the Admin Manager

How to Apply:

Email your resume to: forwarders@monarofreight.com.au

Contact Kellie on: 02 6452 2412 or Drop in to our office at:

82 Polo Flat Road Cooma

Applications close: Monday, April 15.

Place your classified Booking by email classifieds@monaropost.com.au or phone 02 6452 0318 by 10am Mondays

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.

The relatives and friends of the late Beryl Alma Armitage are invited to attend her funeral service to be held in Saint Paul's Anglican Church, Cooma, on Friday, April 5, 2024 commencing at 11am. After which a private cremation will take place.

JONES, Carol Ann.

Passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at Cooma Hospital. Formerly of Bradley Street, Cooma. Aged 82 years.

Dearly loved wife of Les. Mother and mother-in-law to Robert and Mandy, Sharon and John, Michelle, Teresa and Rick. 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. After which a private cremation will take place. Alan

DEATH NOTICES

TOZER (nee Shanley), Mary Therese.

Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at her residence in Cooma. Aged 77 years.

Dearly loved wife of Gregory. 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.

At the conclusion of the service, the cortege will proceed to Cooma Lawn Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the MCCR would be appreciated.

BEREAVEMENT THANKS

RANKIN, Ethel.

The family of the late Ethel Rankin wish to extend our thanks for your many kind wishes, flowers,

Naomi Knight

2.4.81 - 23.3.03

Our angel dancing in the rain, her spiral twirling around The love of family near and far, together we are bound “See you on the other side of the rainbow Normy”

Loving you, missing you Mum, Dad, Rachael, Monica & Julien, Andrew & Annalise

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 grandstandswhich 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 le ) Wilbur Walcott, Liam Guthrie, Alisha Ingram, Jamie Garland, Arthur Walcott, James Je reys (middle from le ) Peter Talbot, Toby Ingram, Hamish Walker, Evie Walker, Jet Franke (front, from le ) 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.

Sailors complete final races

close in Jindabyne

By TIM SYMONS

LAKE Jindabyne Sailing Club ran the nal two trophy races for the 2023-24 sailing season on the a ernoon 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 ve 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 nish line at the mountain mark.

Alan Davis led the cats around the course followed by Adam Robinson and Andrew and Rebecca Rae.

They nished in that order. Alan took the win on yardstick corrected times with Team Rae second and Adam third.

A er the rst 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 eet 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 nished in that order.

A bunch of Lasers followed with Iain Wood passing lots of boats on the new breeze. He nished 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.

A er 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.

A er sailing a two-lap windward return course from a start near peninsular to East Jindabyne and return, they nished at the start mark.

Rod nished rst followed by Kerry and Stephen. The yardstick corrected times didn’t change the result.

Lake Jindabyne Sailing Club ran the second last

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 eet around three triangle laps separated by two sausage laps from a start near Curiosity Bay. A er nearly an hour’s racing, Alan nished rst 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 remaintled around the course for

Dave Rubin nished rst 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 nal pointscore race for the 2023-24 season on the sunny a ernoon 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 nish line at the peninsular mark.

Ross

with four Division 3 boats. The breeze was very light at around one to two knots at the start, but built to around ve knots during the race.

Rod Baillie slipped to the lead of the Laser eet followed by Kerry McGaw, Stephen French, Matt Warner and Iain Wood. They nished in that order and the yardstick corrected times didn’t change the result.

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 nd patches of wind around the course.

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.

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 nished 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

11th, long jump 14th, 100m (PB)

Emily Payne, under 11 girls

First, discus (PB)

Third, 400m (PB)

Third, shot put

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

Fi h, 80m hurdles (PB)

Fi h, shot put

Fi h, 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

Lincoln Pike steered a club Corsair to be the rst Division 3 boat to nish. 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.

Alan Davis led on the rst leg, was passed on the second and caught back up on the third leg.

Alan nished rst closely followed by Doug Paterson, Tim Symons, Matt and Alex Mason, Adam Robinson and Andrew and Rebecca Rae.

10th, triple jump

13th, long jump (PB)

Hunter Fitzgerald, under 12 boys

Fi h, shot put

Fi h, 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

Fi h, 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

 Lincoln Pike on club Corsair during Sunday’s racing on Lake Jindabyne.

Rachael Davis (centre) enjoys a successful run in the ACT Championships, placing first in shot put.

Matilda Wilson (centre) celebrates her win in the under 13 girl’s discus.

PHOTOS: Cooma Athletics Club

SAILING:

Lawley on his Impulse during sailing on Sunday March 24.

PHOTOS: Lake Jindabyne Sailing Club

were two of the club’s sponsors - Stuart Dean from M & T Motors and Wayne Flynn from Flynn’s Wrecking Yard.

Thompson

wins on countback

ON Saturday at the Bombala Golf Club, members played a stableford for

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

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

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 di cult hole to nd the dance oor.

Golf program for the week

Ladies

“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 the rst time the new back tee was used and it looks and plays amazing.”

By COOLAMATONG GOLF CLUB

LOOKING at the leaderboard in the Coolamatong Golf Club Championships you would think the leaders heading into the nal 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 thenal hole to shoot a nal 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 nal 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-

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 bidgee 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 who had the longest drive of the day. The Ladies long drive went to Chloe Dean.

Wednesday March 27 - No golf. We have catering Members

“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.

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

B Grade was a great tussle and leading into the back nine, Mitch Canty had pulled back the three-shot de cit and was actu ally 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 o 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 Geo Murphy. PHOTOS: Coolamatong Golf Club

in C grade but gave them all up in

said he played the last handful of holes well, besides a double bogey nish. 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 o

‘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.

p the final 18th green.

p Nearest the pin on hole 11 winner Bailey Burke with Mr Hewlett.

Snowy Classic returns for their third-annual cycling event

THE Classics’ rst 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 o 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 rst home to Jindabyne by roughly the same time, four minutes.

“It was a great ride, a great day,” Brad said.

“It’s my rst time in the Snowies and I absolutely loved it.

“I saw Leo on the Perisher

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 a er 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 signi cant 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 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, 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.

CHALLENGE: Snowy Classic riders set off on their 170km and 110km cycling challenge around the Monaro region. PHOTO: Trista Heath.

Colts fight but miss country title

By LUKE TREADWELL

THE Monaro Colts have gone down to the Newcastle Rebels 20-4 in the grandnal of the NSW Men’s Country Championships played in Cessnock on Sunday.

The Colts edged Northern Rivers 12-8 in a tightly contested semi- nal on their way to the nal 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 su ered

a big round one loss to the Riverina Bulls.

In the grand nal, Newcastle were rst 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 ght.

Very much still a chance with 25 mins to go, errors coming out of of defence and in hard to get attacking eld 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 ve minutes remaining and putting the match beyond doubt.

Cooma’s Sam Williams will now shi his attention to clinching back-to-back Canberra rst grade premierships with the Queanbeyan Roos in 2024.

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.

Bounce into Cooma basketball

“come

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

LOADED: Shooters will descend on Cooma in their hundreds to contest the Easter Classic.

and try” sessions this season

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 a er the Easter weekend.

PHOTO: Cooma Basketball Association

LEADER: Sam Williams led a very committed Monaro Colts side in 2024 and can be proud of the e ort 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.

Baff’s bronze effort

By OLYMPIC WINTER INSTITUTE OF AUSTRALIA

JINDABYNE snowboard

cross start Josie Ba and her Australian teammate Cam Bolton have nished the season strongly at a double World Cup event in Mont Saint Anne, Canada, with the pair claiming medals.

Bolton nished the season in a career best ranking of third on the World Cup standings, and in the women’s standings Ba just missed her career best ranking nishing in fourth place with teammate Belle Brockho sixth.

In nals, Bolton won each round to advance to the bignal, where he would face o against world number one Eliot Grondin of Canada who had already secured the World Cup Crystal Globe. In the big- nal Grondin led from start to nish to take the gold, with Bolton making two impressive passing moves down the course to claim the silver in a photo nish 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-

World Cup season in style

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, Ba and Brockho both made it through to the semi- nal stage, with Ba winning her semi- nal to advance to the big- nal, with Brockho crossing the line in third place placing in the smallnal to decide places ve to eight, where she nished in seventh.

The women’s big- nal featured the top four in the world, and it did not disappoint with tight racing to the nish line, with Charlotte Bankes of Great Brittain taking the victory ahead of Italian Michela Moioli in second and Ba with the bronze a er just nishing ahead of Chloe Trespeuch of France.

Ba now has nine World

Cup career podiums, with ve 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 satis ed 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 nished rst on the women’s World Cup standings on 792 points, followed by Bankes on 757, Moioli 704 and Ba 608.

Nineteen-year-old Mia Cli from Melbourne was awarded the FIS Snowboard Cross female rookie of the year, a er a promising rst World Cup season, which included a personal best nish of eighth on day one in Mont Saint Anne, and a nal ranking of 19th on the standings.

Canadian Eliot Grondin ended well ahead in the men’s standings to nish 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 nished 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, a er nishing ranked rst 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 nal against world number two Jaelin Kauf of the USA.

In a close nal with

Jakara Anthony has capped o one of the most memorable seasons for an Australian winter athlete.

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 rst 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.”

CHAMPION:

PHOTO: OWIA

STAR: Jindabyne’s Josie Baff has finished a terrific World Cup season with bronze. PHOTO: OWIA

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 nal played on Cooma’s Rotary Oval.

Jindabyne batted rst in the decider, with Dave Oxley (18) settling in for a 10 over period but wickets fell at the other end.

Three straight Jindabyne premierships a er thrilling final

Issac Dawson was dismissed rst 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 o 35 overs.

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 o 37 balls, pouncing on anything short from the Co ey’s bowlers.

The best of the Co ey’s bowlers was Damien Roach who picked up 5/11 o his ve overs and gave his side a big chance at premiership success.

Co ey’s innings got underway to the worst possible start with Ross Campbell dismissed rst ball of the innings by Jindabyne’s Liam Robinson.

Dale Cook knuckled down for Co ey’s, making a well compiled 41 from 83 balls anchoring the side and presenting a big opportunity to knock o a Tigers side seeking three straight premierships.

Cook was supported by Tom Walker (eight) and Damien Roach (eight) before three wickets fell in the Co ey’s middle order.

Nathan Thompson (0) was dismissed by Luke Saare, with Co ey’s captain Nick Moon also going for a duck.

Hunter Caldwell survived four balls before the o -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).

Co eys’ 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 o his eight overs of inswing.

“Congratulations to Jindabyne Tigers Cricket Club on their win yesterday, in what was an excellent game of cricket,” Match o cial Craig Willsmer said.

“It’s unusual to have so many momentum shi s 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 nal.”

Saare was awarded the Mark Williams ‘Willy’ for being the best and fairest player in the match, as judged by both o cial umpries - Willsmer and VKR from Canberra.

TIGERS TRIPLE CHAMPS

Easter Art Show supports locals

Region’s artists showcase talents in leading exhibition

By TRISTA HEATH

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 a ordable for everyone.

“It is an all-inclusive event that everyone and anyone can

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

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.”

■ Read the full story on page 6.

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.

JINDABYNE

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 nal played on Cooma’s Rotary Oval.

Jindabyne batted rst 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 o 37

Three straight Jindabyne premierships a er thrilling final

balls, pouncing on anything short from the Co ey’s bowlers.

Issac Dawson was dismissed rst 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 o 35 overs.

The best of the Co ey’s bowlers was Damien Roach who picked up 5/11 o his ve overs and gave his side a big chance at premiership success.

Co ey’s innings got underway to the worst possible start with Ross Campbell dismissed rst ball of the innings by Jindabyne’s Liam Robinson.

Dale Cook knuckled down for Co ey’s, making a well compiled 41 from 83 balls anchoring the side and presenting a big opportunity to knock o a Tigers side seeking three straight premierships.

Cook was supported by Tom Walker (eight) and Damien Roach (eight) before three wickets fell in the Co ey’s middle order.

Nathan Thompson (0) was dismissed by Luke Saare, with Co ey’s captain Nick Moon also going for a duck.

Hunter Caldwell survived four balls before the o -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).

Co eys’ 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 o his eight overs of inswing.

“Congratulations to Jindabyne Tigers Cricket Club on their win yesterday, in what was an excellent game of cricket,” Match o cial Craig Willsmer said.

“It’s unusual to have so many momentum shi s 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 nal.”

Saare was awarded the Mark Williams ‘Willy’ for being the best and fairest player in the match, as judged by both o cial umpries - Willsmer and VKR from Canberra.