010212MP

www.monaropost.com.au WEDNESDAY February 1, 2012

Volume 6 Edition 24 ISSN 1834-0318

NOW ONLY $1.20 INC GST

Australia Day honours Australia Day 2012 has been celebrated across the three shires on the Monaro. In Cooma-Monaro Shire, celebrations centred on Centennial Park, with the winners of awards being presented with their certificates. In Nimmitabel, the celebrations were at Lake Williams, where the 2012 Showgirl Laura Clarke was sashed and local residents Richard Blyton, Lainie Lawson and Cliff Richards were honoured. Pictured at top, Australia Day Ambassadors Craig Mitchell and Greg Grainger are pictured with the recipients of the CoomaMonaro awards.

See more on page 3.

SALE�

GET FIT!!

in n o y r r u h “

24 HOUR HEALTH CLUB Now with 24/7 Group fitness classes!

Contact us now to find out more...

E D I S IN

64521522

108 Commissioner St, Cooma cooma@anytimefitness.com.au www.anytimefitness.com.au

SALE ENDS 5th February 2012 TM

COOMA

28 Vale Street Cooma Tel 6452 1755

Aldi specials P5

MONARO

Cooma Coaches timetables P9 property muster

PAGE 15 - 17

2

News

Wednesday February 1, 2012

Torah Bright awarded OAM Lisa Ashurst

recipients across Australia who received awards in the general division this year.

Snowboarding sensation Torah Bright has been Marian and Peter Bright were stunned by awarded the Order of Australia (OAM), as part of the the announcement and have no idea who 2012 Australia Day celebrations, for service to sport as nominated their daughter but they are delighted a Gold Medallist at the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic with this latest achievement. “Torah has been Games. The award places Torah among the 439 a wonderful ambassador for Australia and has been a very good example for today’s youth. She’s a really great role model.”

Peter Bright said last week.

One of the Mobile: 0418 620 626 most dynamic Cooma: (02) 6452 1598 snowboarders on Sydney : (02) 9531 7550 the planet, Torah Fax Cooma: (02) 6452 1583 literally started Fax Sydney: (02) 9531 7551 small when, as Email: bettinip@bigpond.com a two-year-old, she began sliding Professional and Reliable service for 30 years around the snow Local * Country * Interstate on a pair of skis. By Weekly service Sydney to Snowy Mtns the time she reached

and all points in between

her 11th birthday however, Torah had been caught by the allure of snowboarding and knew she had found her niche. From those baby steps Torah emerged as a serious talent, turning pro at the age of 14 and by 2003/04, was the main focus of the FIS World Cup Ratings, following the third round of her first World Cup Season. The title of the 2007 TTR Women’s World Tour Championship followed, as did gold at the 2007 Winter X Games and then two-time World Superpipe Champion and the Nippon Open. Torah was also the overall winner of the 2007 Burton Global Open Series.

But a passion for snow sports must run in the Bright family. Torah’s older sister Rowena is a ski racer who competed in the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City. Her younger sister Abby is also showing promise as a snowboarder and brother Ben is Torah’s on/snow manager and coach.

Judging by Torah’s competition record, this arrangement is working very well.

Then came the 2010 Winter Olympics in Opens 3pm Sunday 12th February at Vancouver.

CHARITY ART Male, dob 1/7/11, Border Collie/Fox Terrier X Zigi is a sweet, shy little dog.

He has had a hard time of it until now but it hasn’t spoiled his lovely nature.

Zigi gets on well with horses and other dogs and is very obedient.

Zigi is house trained and would make a lovely pet for a family or individual.

OO90496

ZIGI

Contact for cats: Debbie - 6452 2765 www.rspcansw.org.au follow the link to Adopt a Pet and to the Cooma Site.

Cost: $160 includes vaccination, desexing & microchipping

Male, dob 10/7/09, Black Sammy is a big friendly boy and who loves to be cuddled and really loves to be patted. He is happy to sit with you and just relax. He gets on well with other cats.

Sammy is big, cuddly and soft. He would fit into any family with ease. Come and meet our big, friendly, lovable Sammy. OO90446

Contact for dogs: Lil - 6452 2835

SAM

www.rspcansw.org.au follow the link to Adopt a Pet and to the Cooma Site.

Cost: $220 includes vaccination, desexing & microchipping

SHOW

19th Annual Lions/ Snowy Hydro Art Show

the Raglan Gallery, Lambie St, Cooma.

Prizewinners will be announced at the opening function.

All works on display will be available for purchase.

All welcome to attend.

Continued on P7...

The show will run at usual gallery times until 4th March.

Your local John Deere Dealer...

New Machinery

Used Machinery

Service

Spares

Toys & Merchandise

Agriquip Machinery Co. Queanbeyan Branch: 40 Yass Road Queanbeyan NSW P (02) 6299 4999 Bowral Branch: 10-12 Oxley Hill Road Bowral NSW P (02) 4861 1377 FREECALL: 1800 814 423 | www.agriquip.com.au | customerservice@agriquip.

Wednesday February 1, 2012

Australia day honours

3

COOMANews HOTEL3

DRAWN 12/02/12

VB PROMO

Citizen of the Year Rogan Corbett and Cr Bronnie Taylor.

Rogan Corbett has been named Cooma-Monaro’s Citizen of the Year.

The announcement was made on Thursday as part of the Australia Day celebrations in Centennial Park, Cooma.

Mr Corbett is joined this year by Junior Citizen of the Year, Mark Salvestro, Sportsperson of the Year Sam Williams, Junior Sportsperson Zac Saddler, Community Event of the Year Cooma Show and Cooma P & A Association The celebrations also included Citizenship ceremonies welcoming Audrey Miller and Susanna Maria Anna Toth as Australian citizens, followed by an Affirmation ceremony.

This year’s Cooma celebrations adopted the Year of the Farmer theme, with stalls and displays in the park.

Cooma again had two ambassadors – documentary maker and journalist Greg Grainger and local famer, Craig Mitchell from Countegany.

Following the activities in the park, the Australia Day Working Party hosted its annual dinner for Australian Award recipients, this year at the Cooma Motor Lodge.

Mr Corbett was nominated in this award category last year. He calls himself the ultimate rev-head. With a passion for cars, he is a founder of the Cooma Historic Automobile Club and it is through the club that Rogan has worked to raise much needed funds for many worthwhile local charities and organisations.

These include the Monaro Early Intervention Centre, the Queensland and NSW flood victims of 2011, Monaro Committee for Cancer Research, Snowy Hydro SouthCare Helicopter Service, Cooma Hospital to name a few.

He thanked his supporters in the car club for always saying yes when asked to assist in any of his projects.

Also nominated were: LESLIE SCHINDLER SPENCER & ALLAN SPENCER – as joint nominees.

VERNON DUNNING – has been nominated for his significant volunteering work to numerous organisations over the last 20+ years.

DON STOTT – a legend with the Monaro Community Radio with over 15 years dedicated service.

JOSIE O’BRYAN – another worthy volunteer with service to the St Vincent De Paul Society, Sir William Hudson Memorial Centre and Yallambee Lodge.

Purchase any VB product to go into the draw to win a VB Vending Machine.

Junior Citizen of the Year Mark Salvestro and Cr Bronnie Talor.

Junior Citizen of the Year Mark Salvestro was nominated for his contribution to the arts community.

Mark gained an exceptional academic achievement at both St Patrick’s Parish and Monaro High School. He spent his gap year employed by The Monaro Post but he always desired a career in theatre. Mark is a gifted performer.

He joined Cooma Little Theatre in 2009 as a 16-year-old and won Best Actor in a Lead Role for his performance in “Burn”.

Mark has since performed in several productions, directed his first play, ”Women Alive” and has taken on an active role on the Cooma Little Theatre committee.

He was nominated for a Best Actor award in the 2011 Canberra Area Theatre Awards for this performance in “X”.

Mark thanked his mentors in theatre, the Cooma Little Theatre and his family, his “rock”.

Other nominees included: CARLY TOOLE – also nominated for Community Event of the Year for the Melissa Strange Fundraiser.

Family.

FLORANCE McGUFFICKE – Florance assists in various fundraising events and is very much aware of why it is important to support community groups.

MIRANDA McGUFFICKE – assists in various fundraising events.

Drawn end of April

STALLIONS RLFC Exacta Jackpot

$500

FR IDAY N IG H T LU CKY LTPS/08/09057

Drawn at 7pm

$1600

NOW AVAILABLE

Funds Distributed by

COMMUNITY EVENT and GROUP OF THE YEAR COOMA PASTORAL & AGRICULTURAL Association holds the Cooma Show, the region’s biggest annual community event which brings together people from our rural and urban communities for an annual event. It is an opportunity for our primary producers to show the townsfolk their produce and for our townsfolk to enjoy the exhibitions and entertainment. Cooma Show attracts about 3000 people.

The society is 137 years old and through the “Cooma Show” this band of volunteers brings the town together, training our rural youth and providing a safe, family friendly environment.

ACHIEVEMENT AWARD - This year a Special Achievement Award was presented to Carly Toole. Carly was also nominated for the Young Citizen of the Year and for staging a fundraising event, which was nominated for Community Event of the Year.

Cnr Massie & Vale St, Cooma Ph: 6452 2003

COOMA HOTEL 79 Massie St 64522003

4

News

Wednesday February 1, 2012

Show celebrates Year of the Farmer The 2012 Westpac Cooma Show, to be held on March 10, will celebrate the Australia Year of the Farmer in a number of different ways.

Having been honoured by receiving the “Community Event and Community Group of the Year” awards in the Cooma-Monaro Australia Day celebrations, the Cooma Pastoral and Agricultural Association, has a busy program planned for this year.

The show will be opened by the GovernorGeneral Quentin Bryce, AC, who is also patron of the Australian Year of the Farmer.

The show will host the Year of the Farmer Roadshow, which is visiting 300 venues across Australia.

The Roadshow has already departed on its epic journey around Australia.

Performing at the show will be the Federation Guard, a precision marching team which is guaranteed to get feet tapping in time to the drums.

There are a couple of extra activities this year too - Allens Funerals have graciously sponsored a “Resurrection Art” competition. This competition is for keen welders – the object is to create a piece of art out of scrap metal, within a metre by metre dimensions. First prize is $200.

Cooma-Monaro Shire Council is sponsoring a “Waste to Art” competition, using materials which would otherwise be disposed of in the landfill.

Council’s ‘open house’

There are first, second and third prizes for this.

Mainstreet Clothing is sponsoring a “Best Loved” hat, oilskin and/or boots competition, with the prize a pair of RM Williams riding boots.

Our local ABC Radio station will be broadcasting live form the show during the morning and is also sponsoring a decorated gumboot competition.

Cooma Rodeo Association is sponsoring a competition for photos taken at this year’s rodeo on February 11.

There is $100 up for grabs in two divisions – action and non action.

As well, there will be a ‘Farmers Challenge’ open to all comers, incorporating activities usually seen on a farm, but for Cooma Show, will be on the showground oval. There is good prizemoney for the winners.

Children haven’t been forgotten, either, with a patting paddock, the Great Zamboni and the very popular Sumo Suit wrestling.

As well, there are the sheep, fleece, cattle, horse, goat and pavilion competitions and exhibits.

The fine arts section this year has benefited from the very generous donation from an anonymous donor, with impressive prizemoney and a special “Year of the Farmer” theme.

Cooma-Monaro Shire Council conducted community consultations throughout the Shire area last year in preparation for its first Community Strategic Plan.

Through this process, a series of “community conversations” were held in each village and in Cooma. In addition to this, staff and Councillors attended market days, an on-line survey was established, and individual presentations and “conversations” were held with smaller groups including youth groups, sporting associations and schools students.

The Community Strategic Plan will initially be produced as a Draft document and will be placed on Public Exhibition during May and June this year seeking comments.

This is a similar process to previous years when Council prepared a Draft Management Plan.

Council will be holding an Open House at the Cooma Multifunction Centre on Tuesday February 28.

It welcomes participation from everyone in the area and invites representatives from all the Village

and Community Groups and Associations.

The Open House will commence from 2pm with a welcome address

by Council’s Mayor, Dean Lynch and also a presentation on an interim Draft document by General Manager, John Vucic.

“The earlier session will provide an opportunity for individuals to come along and see what’s in the interim draft plan, and we’ll have a question and answer forum with static displays of the main themes and issues contained within the interim draft plan” Mayor, Dean Lynch, said.

A separate session is set for Village and Community Groups and Associations from 7pm to 9pm.

“We look forward to community participation and assistance in developing and finalising our first Draft Community Strategic Plan” General Manager, John Vucic, said.

www.coomashow.com.au All sections of the schedule and heaps of other information now available on our website

The Platypus News

Platypus Country Events for FEBRUARY Bombala Activities Saturday & Sunday 4th & 5th February 2012 Saturday 9am – 1pm Markets at Imperial Hotel Saturday 9-10am Platypus Pals members will be on hand at the Platypus Reserve to answer all your platypus questions Saturday 10am – 4pm Visitor Information Centre and Lavender House open – Pick up maps to explore the area and be calmed by the scents of beautiful platypus country! 10% off goods purchased for today only.

Saturday Mention “Out & About” & enjoy the specials on Maybe Street at: Bombala Bakery – Selected specials.

Cosmo Café -Coffee/tea and lavender cake special.

Linga Longa - Specials on delicious cakes and tea/coffee.

Saturday 10am-2pm Borderline Gallery, Delegate open. New exhibition features pottery, paintings, prints and wood work. PLUS “Sidewalk Sale” of Art and Craft, excess office equipment including tables, chairs, computers and much more.

Sustaining our Towns workshop series at Delegate Primary School 10am-12 Edible Gardening including construction of no dig garden, 1.00pm-3.00pm Growing Monaro Native Plants. Bookings 0428633300 Delegate School of Arts History Museum open.

Council Reception Details Ph: 6458 3555 71 Caveat St Fax: 6458 3777

Saturday & Sunday 10am-4pm

Woodworking Room at the School of Arts is open Saturday and Sunday- try your hand at some woodwork, or simply come and have a look at what is being created in your community.

365 days a year

Early Settlers’ Hut is open– See how the pioneers lived.

Sunday 5th 12pm onwards Bare Foot Bowls – It’s Family against Family! Can you win a game of bare foot bowls and gain bragging rights for your family as the best bowling family?! Give it a go and have a blast at the Bombala RSL Bowling Green third weekend in February!

Bookings for Bare Foot Bowls are essential please call (02) 6458 4622.

Upcoming Events in the region February 11th - Cathcart Variety Show.

February 25th - Bombala Country Music Talent Quest.

More information call the Platypus Country Visitor Information Centre on 6458 4622

Mayor: Bob Stewart Deputy Mayor: BRAD YELDS

Council@bombala.nsw.gov.au www.bombala.nsw.gov.au

smarter shopping special buys™ on sale

1

wed 01 feb pedestal charging stand included with charging base, brush, foil cover and travel bag

year warranty

special buys™ on sale

1

Convert CD, turntabl cassette co e or nt into MP3 fo ent rmat via USB/SD card slot

year warranty

149

2999

$

$

Hi-Fi System with Turntable

Men’s Triple Head Shaver accessories not included

1

sat 04 feb

accessories not included

includes 12V car adaptor

year warranty

assorted colours

5

$

available in pink accessories not included

249999

$

1999

9999

$ Thermo Massage Seat

ea

Ladies Waffle Robe

2

$ 99

$

ea

TV Entertainment Unit

ea

Choceur Truffle Hearts 150g

red hot specials on sale 01 to 07 feb 6

1

1

$ 99

$ 69

$ 69

per kg

1kg

500g

Angus Beef Mince per kg

William Pears 1kg

Sweet Corn 500g

$6.99 per kg

$1.69 per kg

$3.38 per kg

garnish not included

3

1

2

$ 99

$ 99

$ 99

per kg

750g

per kg

Steggles Microwave Chicken per kg

Zucchini 750g

White Flesh Peaches per kg

$3.99 per kg

$2.66 per kg

$2.99 per kg

garnish not included

for more visit aldi.com.au

OPENING HOURS: See your local store or www.aldi.com.au for details. Meat and produce prices valid from 01/02/12 to 07/02/12 in our NSW stores. Produce prices are not available in Ballina, Casino, Coffs Harbour, Grafton, Lismore, Tweed Heads, Albury and Lavington stores. Some items are sold in pre-packed sizes. While stocks last – please note stocks are limited and will vary between stores. Despite our careful planning, we apologise if selected items may sell out on the first day due to unexpected high demand.

In the event of unexpected high demand, ALDI Stores reserves the right to limit purchases to reasonable quantities.

ALM4173_W05_A

6

News

6

Wednesday February 1, 2012

Mural to tackle graffiti in Jindabyne www.snowliner.com.au

Instances of graffiti in Jindabyne, Berridale and the surrounding area appear to be on the upswing. Members of the Espy youth council, Jindabyne Chamber of Commerce, local press and general public have highlighted illegal graffiti as a major problem for the area and detrimental to our image.

In November, the youth health and development worker

The Way To Go

S E I D R E LOVE NEV 2 1 0 2 h c r a 3-4 M

DANIEL L L E N N O D ’ O

2 1 0 2 h c r a M h 8t

E M I R P , S E Y MINISTER

2 1 0 2 h c r a M t s 21

K L O F R O N ISLAND

Owls are a long-standing symbol of knowledge and wisdom, and an obvious choice for the mural.

After collaborating with 10 young people, Ben submitted a draft design. It was sent to the property owner and to the Public Art Advisory panel for approval. As soon as that approval was granted – the second week in January – Ben contacted the young people and got to work.

The basic owl shapes were sketched out by Ben, giving the piece consistency.

Young people were then given free rein to design their owl’s ‘internals’ – the eyes, cowl, design and colours. More than 20 young people worked on the wall between Monday 16 and Friday January 20. Some of the owls were completed by one dedicated young person, and others collaboratively. There’s a mechanical owl by the very talented Crystal Stynes, a bookowl from Owen Pearson, and a musical owl

by Michaela Ripper. Ben did the fatherly owl in the middle of the mural.

Mural designer Ben Eyles with some of his hard working crew. contacted a local business owner to propose a mural be used to replace the graffiti on one of his buildings. This led to contact with another property owner, and we were given permission to paint murals on two buildings in Jindabyne – the rear wall of the Mitre 10 building, and the end of the Razorback Plaza.

Local artist and school teacher Ben Eyles was The finished product engaged to work with area young people on a design for the buildings. He decided to begin with the Razorback building because it is a smaller, easier to paint Ben oversaw the entire process, helping young people as wall and because the graffiti is more obvious. needed and ensuring a professional finished product.

The wall was officially completed on January, 24 when Ben The design team chose knowledge as their theme. As a put the finishing touches on the text – the word knowledge school teacher Ben is very focused on how knowledge and in many languages and the names of the young people that the process of gaining that knowledge – through learning – can contributed. positively impact young people and our society more broadly.

Young Lions leaders visit town

24th March2 1 0 2 l i r p A t s 1

Pictured at the Southern Cloud Memorial last Tuesday are Lions Youth Leaders with travel co-ordinator Kevin McInerney and Cooma president John Britton.

POLO FLAT ROAD, PO BOX 220, COOMA NSW 2630

Cooma Lions Club hosted members of the Lions Youth of the of Hobart was not at the Cooma stop.

Year national tour last Tuesday.

They were joined by Cooma finalist Jess Innes.

The young leaders, who were each State winners, visited the After lunch they travelled on to Bega.

Snowy Discovery Centre before enjoying lunch at the Southern The national tour started on December 29 and will finish on Cloud Memorial.

Friday at Bacchus Marsh.

The young Lions included Nathan Baraden of Bega, Gillian The tour has been sponsored by the National Bank for the Mahony of Perth, Stuart McKenzie of Bacchus Marsh, Raynor last 14 years.

Hicks of Broken Hill and Brooke Snow of Cairns. Max Rintoul

News

Wednesday February 1, 2012

Our newest Aussies

Torah Bright awarded OAM Continued from P2...

Two local residents became Australians last Thursday as part of the Australia Day activities in Centennial Park. Audrey Miller (Scotland) of Numeralla and Susanna Maria Anna Toth (Austria) of Michelago were both sworn in by deputy mayor Bronnie Taylor.

7

Torah blitzed the field to take out the gold in the Women’s Half-pipe, making her the fourth Australian to win a Winter Olympics gold medal. It was a wonderful moment! Torah took a year off from competing, following her spectacular win, but is back on the competition circuit now.

Meanwhile, Torah is thrilled with having been awarded the OAM. “It’s very exciting!” Marion Bright said, confirming the family’s delight.

“Torah has been a great ambassador all around the world really and has always used her high profile for good things. And while we have always encouraged our children to magnify their talents we

also pointed out to them that it was not just about winning medals.”

Marion also said winning the award had given Torah renewed energy to look at things she would like to do for and with others. “Torah has received a lot of good things in her life and now feels she would like to give something back.” Mrs Bright added. “She loves children and is looking at ways to do more in bringing them and others into her world to experience the thrill of the action sport world. She has more time now to allow other things into her life.”

Congratulations Torah! Well done!

Emergency services report offences are currently still being investigated.

Short out causes fire Police noticed sparks and a small fire on a Bike fatality power pole on the corner of Massie and Dawson About 3.30pm on Thursday, two motorcycles Streets on January 29. Essential Energy and Cooma Fire Brigade attended the scene and and a four-wheel-drive towing a camper trailer travelling on the Alpine Way in the Kosciuszko quickly brought the situation under control.

National Park collided.

A 49-year-old Jannali man died at the scene Bail refused A 50-year-old Cooma female was arrested at while a 43-year-old Sydney man, who was riding 4pm on Saturday January 28 for breaching her the other motorcycle, was taken to Cooma bail conditions as well as a domestic apprehended Hospital with minor leg injuries.

The driver of the four-wheel drive, a 61-year-old violence order, she was refused bail.

Canberra man, was taken to Cooma Hospital for mandatory testing.

Minor injuries No other passengers in the four-wheel-drive At about 11am on January 26 a 51-yearold female from the ACT, who was riding a were injured. motorcycle, ran up the back of a car in Sharp Fire contained Street Cooma. She was conveyed to Cooma A grass/bush fire at Tombong, about 50km hospital for treatment of minor injuries. north west of Delegate that started around midday on Sunday is now being contained by seven fire Police patrol Jindabyne police have been kept busy on crews. They are widening the containment lines Lake Jindabyne with several vessels being in the isolated country to stop it spreading further. issued speeding infringement notices, life jacket Two properties were threatened but were spared infringement notices and four people have been any damage. charged with illegally setting yabby traps.

Cat rescue NSW Fire Brigade was called to rescue a cat Damaged rooms Four males have damaged rooms at the Lake that was stuck in a drain in Denison Street Cooma Jindabyne Hotel. The damage occurred at about at 5.30pm on Wednesday.

3am on January 29. The men later returned and Clarification have paid for the damage they caused.

A report in the January 25 edition stated that David Glen Peryman, 34 of east Jindabyne, was Investigation continues A caution was issued to a 22-year-old male fined $600 for common assault in Jindabyne. who refused to quit licensed premises, the Globe Mr Peryman was in fact fined for affray, with two Hotel in Bombala on Australia Day. Several other assault charges withdrawn.

“If it’s available, we can get it”

DEAN’S

COMPUTER SALES COMPUTERS & PHOTOCOPIERS SALES, SERVICE & ALL ACCESSORIES NEW & USED/BUY OR RENT INKS, TONERS & PAPER 82 Sharp St, Cooma NSW 2630 Ph: (02) 6452 3183 Fax: (02) 6452 3134 deans.computers@bigpond.com

K N I TH SPECIAL Stuffed Sirloin

$16.99kg Can’t get out of work...

Order by phone 9am-5pm and we will deliver FREE to your business!

TALK TO YOUR FRIENDLY BUTCHER...

FREE HOME DELIVERY COOMA AREA* *conditions apply

49 Vale St, Cooma Ph 6452 4225 Fax 6452 2339 Email monarobm@snowy.net.au

Fatz Cutz Quality Meat 22 Bombala St, Cooma

Ph: 6452 1634

AVAILABLE

Post & Rail

8

Wednesday February 1, 2012

Great to see interest

the

postman calls

Congratulations to all those who won either local or national awards in the Australia Day festivities last week.

Our community is home to a lot of community-minded people and they deserve the occasional pat on the back for all they do for our community, so well done, all.

But Australia Day 2012 wasn’t without controversy. It never ceases to amaze The Postman how easily some people can be misled.

Take for instance the “Cinderella” incident in Canberra. Some ‘staffer’ thought they’d make trouble for the Opposition leader by disseminating information to create a situation.

But it all backfired and the PM herself was then in the firing line. What would have happened, one wonders, if instead of the PM just losing her shoe, one of those protestors had been carrying a gun?

Political stunts, while puerile and irritating, are becoming part of Australia’s political scene, but where will it end? Hopefully not with Australia recording its first assassination of a politician.

Really, its much more entertaining watching pollies commit political suicide just by opening their mouths.

And here’s another question – why did people feel it necessary to throw fruit at Cooma’s Litter Pickers while they were going about their business on Saturday?

Here’s another group of volunteers who benefit the community. They deserve praise not fruit salad.

Editor, Fantastic to see the interest people are taking in regard to the Central Business District of Cooma .

I am proud to be the Mayor of the Cooma Monaro Shire and every chance I get, I ‘talk the town up’ because I truly believe that we all live in one of the best regions in Australia , but whilst I would always encourage debate on how things can be improved, it does disappoint me when some residents describe the town as ‘dead and dying’.

I have been to many country towns throughout NSW and have spoken to many Mayors and as far as regional towns go we are quite often the envy of other towns due to our great location and having major employers in town such as Snowy Hydro, Monbeef, Smec, Dept of Defence ..... to name a few . We are definitely NOT dying .

The future of the town should not just be driven by the Council as I believe we all have a part to play in how the Cooma Shire is perceived and how jobs are created, but to clarify what has gone on since this Council was elected I would point out that in the last few years Cooma has undergone some major projects such as the $1.5 million pool upgrade and the $1.2 million library redevelopment. These projects were prioritised ahead of the CBD which now has a budgeted $1.1 million for

CBD and Centennial Park upgrades over the next three years, with work costing $140k due to begin immediately on the Centennial Park toilets .

The CBD Structure plan was adopted by Council around two years ago after widespread community consultation and now after Council endorsement, the concept plans will soon be ready for public comment (which I hope will again generate more community interest!). The only issue Council could be criticised for is waiting such a long time to start on the CBD upgrade, but I believe that the major projects delivered ahead of the CBD upgrade are worthy compensation for the wait.

So again thank you to those that are contributing to the debate on how you would envisage Cooma to look and I would encourage everyone to follow through with this enthusiasm and make comment on these CBD Concept Plans through avenues such as the ‘new look’ Chamber of Commerce but please remember that ultimately the growth and look of our shire is the responsibility of us all.

Dean Lynch Mayor, Cooma-Monaro Shire Council

Meals on Wheels roster

FEBRUARY Wed-Fri 1-3: town roster, Di Good, 6452 3516; Anglican Church and Friends, Laurine Mugridge, 6452 1167; Mon 6: Anglican Church and Friends, Laurine Mugridge, 6452 1167; Mon 13: Uniting Church, Ruth Allen, 6452 2709; Tue -Thur 14-16: town roster, Di Good, 6452 3516; Fri 17: RSL, Doug O’Donnell, 6452 1898; Mon-Fri 21-24: Catholic Church, Norma Lynch, 6452 3334; Mon-Wed 22-24: Lions Club, R Weston, 6452 7008; MARCH Thur 1: town roster, Di Good, 6452 3516; Fri 2: NAB. Darren Steinke, 0427 780 284.

Mon-Fri 5-9 Anglican Church and Friends, Laurine Mugridge, 6452 1167; Mon 12: Uniting Church, Ruth Allen, 6452 2709; Tue -Thur 13-15: town roster, Di Good, 6452 3516; Fri 16: Baptist Church, Margaret Echarri, 6452 3911; Mon-Fri 19-22: Catholic Church, Norma Lynch, 6452 3334; Mon-Wed 26-28: Lions Club, R Weston, 6452 7008; Thur 29: town roster, Di Good, 6452 3516; Fri 30: NAB. Darren Steinke, 0427 780 284.

EDITOR 02 6452 0312 Gail Eastaway - 0408 930 180

EDITORIAL ASSISTANTS 02 6452 0316 Narelle Allen - 0403 352 867

ADVERTISING & SUBSCRIPTIONS Tracy Frazer - 0429 321 869 Louise Platts - Bombala/Jindabyne - 0428 586 688

DESIGN & PRODUCTION Libby Goggin

Jessica Plumridge

PHOTOGRAPHY Gail Eastaway

Narelle Allen

PUBLISHER

Monaro Media Group Pty. Ltd.

Accounts: 02 6452 0318

Sport & Editorial: editor@monaropost.com.au Sales: sales@monaropost.com.au

Award-winning newspaper Small Business Champion Awards State Finalist - 2007 Winners New Business - 2008 State Finalists - 2009 State Finalists - 2010

Country Press NSW Winners of the DIC Australia Award Best Commercial Supplement Snowpost - 2009/2010 Country Press NSW Journalism The Goss Inernational Award for newspaper presentattion Highly Commended 2010/2011 Country Press NSW Highly Commended - Innovations 2010/2011 The Monaro Post is and independent, locally owned newspaper and welcomes all community input. If you have a story or prepared article for consideration, please contact the editor during business hours on 6452 0312.

The publisher accepts no responsibility for any advertisement, notice or letter published. Any advertisement, notice or letter is published at the risk of the contributor who accepts liability for any intended publication.

All such contributors, by forwarding advertisements, notices or letters, agree to identify the publisher and warrant that the material is accurate and is neither deceptive, misleading, in breach of copyright, defamatory or in breach of any laws and regulations.

Please be aware that all material published in The Monaro Post is subject to copyright.

C

ooma

C

oaches Pty Limited

Ph: 6452 4841

Cooma/M onaro School Bu s T im e t a b l e

The Coo ma Coac hes Scho St Patric ol Servic ks Parish es travel School, and Sno to Coom Monaro wy Moun a Public High Sch tains Gra School, ool, Sno mmar Sc Co wy Moun hool. tains Sch oma North Publi c Schoo ool, Jind l, abyne C entral Sc Within Cooma and Surrounding hool • Bredbo/Colington • Orange Circle (around town) • Green Diamond (around town) • Myalla • Maffra • Numeralla • Eucumbene • Blue Triangle and Bunyan • Cooma-Colington Dean’s bus connection for Canberra schools

Within Jindabyne and Surrounding • Berridale • Cooma to Jindabyne (Snowy Mountains Grammar School) • Lakewood • Ingebyra • East Jindabyne • Kalkite

Cooma Coaches also have a commuter service Cooma - Berridale - Jindabyne and Return Twice a day Monday-Friday Route 870 travels around Cooma 5 times a day Monday-Friday Most students resident in New South Wales are eligible to apply for free bus transport to and from school.

Such transport is provided only after presentation of an appropriate travel pass to the driver upon boarding the bus.

Bus Passes will be issued out on the bus by the driver over the coming weeks, there is a Grace Period for bus passes which commences from 27 January to 10 February 2012, inclusive. this allows time for the processing of new pass applications.

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR A NSW TRAVEL PASS STUDENTS MUST: • a resident of NSW; • 4 years 6 months of age or older; • an infant student; ie. attending Kindergarten, Year 1 or Year 2 classes, irrespective of the distance from home to school; • a primary student (Year3-6), and reside more than 1.6 kilometres (radial distance) from the school attended, measured on a radius from the centre of the school site, or 2.3 kilometres or more by the most direct practicable walking route to the nearest point of physical entry to the school; • enrolled at a registered day or boarding school; • eligible for free government education.

APPLICATION FOR TRAVEL BY ELIGIBLE SCHOOL STUDENTS An "Application for Travel by Eligible School Students" form is obtainable from your school, from a Cooma Coaches bus or the office of Cooma Coaches Pty Limited, 7 Holland Road, Cooma. After obtaining the signatures of a parent/guardian and the principal of the school. The completed application is processed by Cooma Coaches on the behalf of Transport For NSW. A laminated Travel Pass is then Issued by Cooma Coaches.

WITHDRAWAL OF TRAVEL PASS • The Department of Transport reserves the right to withdraw a Travel Pass if the investigation shows the student to be ineligible. Following notifications to the parent/guardian, and issued pass must be surrendered to the school principal or Cooma Coaches and subsidised travel cease immediately.

STUDENTS MUST: • At all times obey the driver • Where possible, remain seated for the duration of the journey • If required to stand, do so in a safe manner away from the steps and any position that obstructs the vision and capabilities of the driver.

• Practice common sense, safety and respect for property.

• Display Travel Pass or tickets to the driver on entry or pay the appropriate fare.

STUDENTS MUST NOT: • Smoke, eat or drink on the bus.

• Permit any part of their body to protrude from the bus.

• Mark or damage bus property.

• Fight, kick, swear, hit, spit or place feet on seats.

• Cause discomfort to other bus passengers.

• Undertake offensive behaviour.

• Throw any article on or from the bus.

• Alter, deface, misuse or fraudulently obtain a pass.

• Give, loan or transfer your bus pass to another student.

REPLACEMENT PASSES OR LOST/STOLEN OR DAMAGED PASSES Should a bus pass be LOST OR STOLEN, a replacement pass is available from the office of Cooma Coaches upon completion of the appropriate application form and payment of $10.00.

Should a bus pass be DAMAGED (but remains identifiable as an individual bus pass) a replacement pass is available from the office of Cooma Coaches Pty Limited, 7 Holland Road, Cooma upon competition of the appropriate application form and payment of $2.00

SCHOOL STUDENT TRANSPORT SCHEME CODE OF CONDUCT

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

• Transport of a student may be suspended or cancelled if that student misbehaves or contravenes the Department of Transport’s School Student Transport Scheme Code of Conduct printed:

All timetables are accessible on the Cooma Coaches Website www.coomacoaches.com.au or by contacting 6452 4841.

10

News

Wednesday February 1, 2012

Claire’s Carousel Welcome readers to Claire’s Carousel where I invite you to explore some of the social events and community happenings in our region.

If you would like to tell me of your special events or have community happenings coming up, please phone me on 6452 3137, mobile 0434 352 992 or email spray5@ optusnet.com.au

inexpensive ways of doing and promoting your business.

Please ring Kevin on 6452 7158 for bookings or call into Cooma Colour Print, Vale Street.

Cost is $12.50 a couple which covers tea, coffee and canapes and all money raised to go to local charities.

INTERESTING INVITATION A cocktail evening to get a leap in your business this “leap� year is being held on Wednesday February 29 at 6pm at the Cooma Ex-Services Club.

Mr John Barilaro will open the Function and will also present his future plans for the Monaro.

Special Guest Speaker will be Herbert Field who is an experienced, motivational speaker who has helped family businesses prosper and grow. He will point out new, better and

MANY HAPPY RETURNS OF THE DAY Birthday wishes are being sent to popular resident Frank Rodwell who celebrated his birthday last weekend at the Cooma Bowling Club.

Frank’s relatives and family travelled many miles to share this occasion with him and Valmai Mylan hosted an after-dinner get together at her home and offered guests a range of delicious sweets and of course a happy time was had by all.

Best wishes from all your friends Frank.

SUCCESSFUL 38TH NUMERALLA FOLK FESTIVAL Congratulations to the Organisers - what a great festival!

The music was outstanding and a joy to see people dancing!

The Sunday morning markets had a range of goods on offer – cards, jewellery, plants, music, books, Bric-a-brac, clothing fresh fruit and vegetables and plenty of reasonably priced food for the “hungry� on offer.

There was great friendship and a warm, happy atmosphere. I’m looking forward to next year!

17th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Christine and Trevor Sheritton celebrated their 17th wedding anniversary at Harvey Bay last weekend.

Christine (nee Spellman) was a former pupil of Monaro High School now living at Harvey Bay. Her mother is a resident at Sir William Hudson Nursing Home and her sister Marilyn Spellman living here was excited about the event, phoning and sending cards to them. Marilyn tells me

# ## " !

" !

! "

Information/Enrolment day for new & existing students at St Andrews Uniting Church Hall Soho Street Cooma 30 January, 2012 from 2pm-3.45pm

! ### !

they got heavy rain there and the backyard pool caused concern but all seems normal again.

DIRECTIONS FROM THE OMBUDSMAN Should you need to seek help from the Ombudsman you may pick up a brochure from the Library or Court House or phone 1300 362 072.

The Brochure contains a lodgement form or you may prefer to write to GPO Box 442, Canberra, 2601.

All complaints will be carefully considered and you will be kept informed of proceedings.

The Ombudsman has the authority to make a special report to the relevant Minister.

VALENTINES DAY MUSIC TRAIN TRIP Let’s celebrate Valentines Day by enjoying a historic train trip to Chakola departing Cooma and visiting the Chakola Hall to listen to beautiful music by a string quartet.

The train departs at 6pm and please take a picnic. Reserve your tickets by phoning 0408 488 749 The cost is $35 per person and is being organised for Simon Allen by Clancy’s Music Productions Pty Ltd.

Riposte Lisa Ashurst Hands up everyone who actually got out there in their community and did something on Australia Day. If you just stayed home but got everyone together for a family barbie then you may also raise a mitt, as this activity is also totally acceptable as an Australia Day thingy.

If, on the other hand, you did absolutely nada then chances are you may be missing the whole point of this particular public holiday.

Not that you’re expected to get all wild and woolly from sun-up to sunset but every community in Australia has some sort of ‘Do’ happening for a couple of hours on the day and is it really all that hard to take part?

Nope.

It’s a national holiday. It’s supposed to be a celebration of all things Aussie and it’s a top opportunity for friends, neighbours and community members to get together for a couple of snags, a brew or two and some Lamingtons with a cuppa afterwards.

It can be fun actually. My local community took part in such Aussie gems as Toss the Tennis Ball into the Esky and Throw the Thong!

Specialists in... • Pets, Fish & Accessories • Quality Foods • Grooming • DIY Bathing • Pet sitting • Cat and Small animal boarding • Microchipping

Kids teens and adults got into it and everyone was having a good time. Then everyone said bye to each other following the formal proceedings at the end and went home around mid to late morning to do their own thing and unwind. It was a really nice event.

Now, if you wasted the holiday because you spent the day in bed or on the lounge recovering from the night before, you probably missed a chance to have fun and claiming you were just getting an early start by getting legless before midnight of January 25 doesn’t cut it either.

Hung over types rarely manage to open an eye let alone jump out of bed before mid afternoon, by which time all the celebratory stuff is done and dusted for another year.

If you had friends and/or family waiting on you so everyone could go and do something then you may have woken up to find yourself friendless and divorced. Or dead, depending on how upset they were and how good the plans were that got scuttled.

Whatever, I think what I’m trying to say is that we have a pretty good deal here and the Country’s amazing and it’s definitely worth taking some time out one day a year to officially acknowledge it.

Try to get it right next year!

ga n i ld i bu

ter t e b

m un m co

ity

COUNCIL

communiqué

Photo: Pamela Thomas

1st February 2012

COOMA-MONARO SHIRE COUNCIL WEEKLY NEWS AND COMMUNITY INFORMATION PUBLIC NOTICE

CLAIMING THE DATE

DRAFT DEVELOPMENT CONTROL PLAN NO 6 AMENDMENT 15 Notice is given of the exhibition of draft Development Control Plan No 6 Amendment 15 for Boobah Street Cooma and 12 Mittagang Road Cooma.

The proposed Amendment to Development Control Plan No 6 applies to Part Lot 7329 DP 1133957, Part Lot 3 DP 227330 and Lot 1 DP 901952, Boobah Street, Cooma and Lot 1 DP 565829, 12 Mittagang Road, Cooma.

The purpose of the Plan is to amend Development Control Plan No 6 as indicated on the map. (see Council for map) The amendment proposes to change the current zoning of the sites from a Special Uses 5(a) to a Residential 2(b) zone.

The draft Development Control Plan is exhibited for a period of thirty (30) days from 11 January 2012 to 9 February 2012 at Council Offices, 81 Commissioner Street, Cooma during normal office hours.

During the exhibition period submissions in writing will be received to enable Council to consider further the proposed Plan. Submissions are to be addressed to: General Manager Cooma-Monaro Shire Council 81 Commissioner Street (PO Box 714) COOMA NSW 2630

28 February 2012.

A public meeting and information sessions will be held at the Cooma Multifunction Centre.

Further details will be posted on Council’s Website from 1 February 2012.

COMMUTER BUS SERVICE The Cooma Connector Bus Service will commence a 3 month trial on Monday 27 February 2012. The Service supported by Council will be run by Deane’s Transit Group, and travel on Monday to Friday from Cooma to Canberra and return. For more information or to lodge an interest in using the service please send an email to council@cooma.nsw.gov.au

TINDERY ROAD REPAIRS Final repairs have commenced on a section of Tinderry Road which received significant damage in the December 2010 storms.

The three levels of concreate and blocks shown here, will support the new culverts and also protect the Batter from erosion in future storm events.

Reference 4343.48870 & 4351.54850 & 4351.22810 & PL/STR/23 ALAN CAIRNEY ACTING GENERAL MANAGER

DO YOU ENJOY RIDING A BIKE OR WALKING??

Cooma-Monaro Shire Council is currently reviewing the needs of Cyclists and Pedestrians in order to provide safer and more accessible facilities in Cooma.

We invite you complete the survey to enable Council to address the needs of the broader community including cyclists, walkers, older people, children, people with disabilities and carers or companions.

Your responses will be treated as confidential and will be considered as part of Council’s plans to improve cycle ways and pedestrian access and mobility within the Shire The key reasons for adopting a Bike Plan include: • Ensuring cyclists are able to ride in safety • That Council is providing facilities that will be used by ratepayers • That Bicycle facilities are important community assets • That Cycling makes a positive contribution to urban amenity and the use of public space • That an increase in cycling can increase social interaction within communities • Promote the positive Health and Environmental Benefits of Cycling Council is also preparing a Pedestrian Access and Mobility Plan (PAMP) as a framework for developing pedestrian routes and facilities that are identified by the community as important for safety, convenience and mobility. A properly implemented Pedestrian Access and Mobility Plans (PAMP) can provide wide transportation, environmental and social benefits for the community including: • More appropriate pedestrian routes • More appropriate pedestrian facilities • Improved access for the mobility impaired including the older people • Safe and convenient crossing opportunities on roads, and • Reduced injuries and accidents involving pedestrians Once Council has completed its Bike Plan and PAMP Plan, the Management Plans ‘Scheduled of Works’ for these items, becomes eligible to receive 50/50 funding from the State Roads Authority (ex RTA).

Survey forms are available at the Council Offices, Cooma Visitors Centre, Cooma Library, Council’s website www.cooma.nsw.gov.au and the Library website www.monaro.nsw.gov.au

WHATS ON

Please return completed Questionnaires to: Community Survey Cooma-Monaro Shire Council 81 Commissioner St (PO Box 714) COOMA NSW 2630 Or email council@cooma.nsw.gov.au

Wednesday 1 – Mature Mob Bus Trip – Kosciuszko National Park (Contact 6454 4305)

We look forward to receiving your responses before the: 14th February 2012 If you have any Questions please contact: Mark Cooper on 0412 648 015

Friday 3 Sunday 5

Michelago Pony Club Gymkhana – Bredbo Recreational Ground (Contact 0417 295 880)

Friday

St Pauls Church Summer Buffet – 7pm (Contact 64522 876)

Saturday

Cooma Combined Churches Men’s Breakfast – 7am

Saturday 4

FRIENDS of THE VISITORS CENTRE? Cooma Visitors Information Centre is seeking expressions of interest for persons prepared to be a volunteer at the Centre. Subject to the interest received there is a possibility that a “Friends of the Visitors Centre” be formed. If you have an interest in local history and local attractions, or want to find out more please register your interest donna@visitcooma.com.au

Nimmitabel Agricultural Show - Nimmitabel Show Ground (Contact 6454 6256) Saturday 11 Cooma Rodeo – Cooma Showground (Contact 6452 4521) ...ALSO...

Nimmitabel Markets – Nimmitabel, 10am to 2pm (Contact Judy 6456 6693 or Jeneatte 6456 6493)

SENIOR STAFF

Mayor Dean Lynch 0419 295 954

Deputy Mayor Bronnie Taylor 0427 546 299

Councillor Martin Hughes 0405 209 685

Councillor Tony Kaltoum 6452 1730

Councillor Jenny Lawlis 6454 4127

Councillor Steph McDonald 0408 425 430

Councillor Roger Norton 0411 885 775

Councillor Jack Nott 6452 2354

Councillor Winston Phillips 0487 430 000

COUNCIL CONTACT DETAILS

General Manager John Vucic Phone: 02 6455 1777 Director of Corporate Services Alan Cairney Fax: 02 6455 1799 Director of Engineering Services David Byrne Web: www.cooma.nsw.gov.au Director of Environmental Services Peter Smith Email: council@cooma.nsw.gov.au After Hours Emergency Contacts WATER 0417 278 056 WASTEWATER 0419 251 378 RECREATION 0427 011 144 ROADS 0447 415 150

12

News

Wednesday February 1, 2012

Australia Day around the region Snowy River Shire Citizen of the Year Mr Jim Crocker was presented with his award by the Shire Mayor Mr John Cahill at Jindabyne’s Australia Day ceremony.

Jeremy Smart was the Shire Young Citizen of the Year.

Symbolic of Governor Phillip’s landing at Botany Bay in 1788, was the arrival of the Snowdragons’ vessel at Banjo Paterson Park for Jindabyne’s 2012 Australia Day festivities.

Australia Day in Bredbo

Above: Thong-throwing action at the Bredbo Australia Day activities. Below right: Ambassador Craig Mitchell cut the lamington cake; bush poet and ‘local bloke’ Frank Brennan.

SNOWY MOUNTAINS

COBBLER NOW UNDER NEW OWN

ERSHIP

SHOE/BOOT REPAIRS Retailer of boots with over 100 styles in stock

Monday - Friday: 9am to 5:30pm Saturday: 9am - 1pm

94 Sharp St, Cooma | Ph: 64522 855

Australia Day celebrations got underway in Bredbo with a good Aussie breakfast at the Community Hall at 8am followed by some entertaining games like the Tennis Ball into the Esky Toss and the always popular Thong Trowing Contest.

The warm sunny weather was ideal for getting the Villagers together with everyone taking part in the activities in the Hall grounds.

The formal part of the morning followed with a welcome from Jenny Lawlis, who introduced our Australia Day Ambassador, local Countegany farmer, Craig Mitchell, who talked about his family’s history and their arrival in Bredbo in the 1800s.

Local bloke and bush poet, Frank Brennan, then read his entertaining poem “Aussies” before Mr Mitchell cut the official Australia Day Lamington cake.

Series II Ute SV6

$34,490 + Drive away, no more to pay

Proud Sponsors of

2011 Plated MY12 SV6 Ute, manual, metallic paint. Private/ABN buyers only. Offers end 06/02/12. Not applicable with any other offer. *Maximum of 156 washes over 3 years. #Garmin NUVI RRP

[

3 YEARS FREE CAR WASH*

[

LMD 17000038

> Free Sat Nav# > Touch-screen Holden-iQ System > 3.6L SIDI Direct Injection V6 > 6 Speed Manual Transmission > 18” Alloy Wheels (x4) > Sports Front Seats > 6 Airbags

158 Melrose Drive Phillip, ACT Cnr Scollay & Oakden St Tuggeranong ACT (02) 6121 2800

www.commotors.com.au

News

Wednesday February 1, 2012

13

Australia Day around the region

Above, from left: Piper - Chris Adams in Centennial Park; Bill Shanley and some of his ‘littler’ tractors; The Barstars on stage; Woolworths assistant manager Jon Sidery presented pins to Australia Day Ambassadors Greg Grainger and Craig Mitchell; Snowy Hydro Ltd’s stall was manned

by Lesley Barlee, David Hogan and Heath Redstone.

Left: The impressive aray of vehciles at the Cooma Monaro Historical Automobile Clubs’ breakfast for Legacy.

Above: The Numeralla Finger Plunkers played at the Car Club’s breakfast; Right: The Berridale community turned out in force;

WE MOVE IT

Left: Stepping back in time, Mr and Mrs “Skeeter” Evans in Nimmitabel.

SYDNEY ↔ COOMA CANBERRA ↔ COOMA MELBOURNE ↔ COOMA

s &ROM PARCELS TO PALLETS s 3TORAGE s $ISTRIBUTION s &ULL TRUCK LOADS s !LSO )NTERSTATE (AULAGE s &URNITURE &REIGHTERS s $EPOT TO $EPOT Email: monft@snowy.net.au

Ph: 6452 2412

Polo Flat Rd, Fax: 6452 1537 C ooma NSW 2630

14

News

Wednesday February 1, 2012

New aerial spraying program In March 2012, Cooma-Monaro Shire Council, in its ongoing campaign to combat noxious weeds, will be coordinating another aerial spraying program targeting Serrated Tussock.

During 2011, approximately 2000 hectares of dense Serrated Tussock was treated by helicopter throughout the northern part of the shire. Around 70 landholders were involved in the 2011 aerial spraying, with a large proportion of these requesting that Council continues to coordinate regular programs into the future.

Landholders have reported that they have achieved particularly good results in areas of their properties where controlling Serrated Tussock would otherwise have been impractical or impossible.

Landholders have also reported that the cost (approximately $85 per hectare including chemical and GST) makes it a very economical means of controlling Serrated Tussock infestations in difficult terrain.

Through the help of local rural retailers, Council staff have assisted landholders involved in these

programs by obtaining chemical (Fluproponate) at a reduced rate, making the price of weed control far more affordable.

Council’s Noxious Weeds Management Service staff provides a free coordination service during broadscale weed control programs such as aerial spraying. Onground mapping of infestations, cost estimation, chemical delivery and the coordination of on-ground operations are provided at no cost to the landholder. All that the landholder has to do is identify areas to be addressed, purchase the required quantity of chemical and pay for the helicopter once invoiced. Landholders do not necessarily need to be present on the day of spraying, though are encouraged to do so where possible to take a short helicopter flight over their property and ensure that target areas are positively identified.

If you would like to be part of the upcoming aerial spray program targeting Serrated Tussock in March 2012, please contact Warren Schofield on (02) 6455 1943.

COOMA Twin Cinema 76 Commissioner Street Friday 3rd February – Tuesday 7th February 2012

CLOSED Thursday, Monday & Wednesday

TOWER HEIST:

WE BOUGHT A ZOO:

Rated M 1 hr 44 mins Screening: Friday & Super Tuesday @ 7.30pm, Saturday @ 6.15pm & 8.15pm, Sunday @ 2.15pm & 4.15pm

Rated PG 2 hrs 4 mins Screening: Friday & Super Tuesday @ 7pm, Saturday @ 6pm & 8.30pm, Sunday @ 2pm & 4.30pm

Coming Attractions: 9th – 15th February 2012

The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo, We Bought A Zoo

JINDABYNE Cinema

Snowy Region Visitors Centre Friday 3rd February – Tuesday 7th February 2012 CLOSED Thursday, Monday & Wednesday

THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO:

Rated MA 2 hrs 38 mins Screening: Friday @ 8.30pm, Saturday @ 11.30am & 5.30pm, Sunday @ 2pm, Tuesday @ 5.30pm

MISSION IMPOSSIBLE – Ghost Protocol:

Rated M 2 hrs 13 mins Screening: Friday @ 5.30pm, Saturday @ 2.30pm & 8.30pm, Sunday @ 5pm, Tuesday @ 8.30pm

Coming Attractions: : 9th February – 15th February, 2012 Tower Heist, The Ides of March

A FEW BEST MEN:

Rated MA 1 hr 37 mins Screening: Tim Draxl Performing Arts Scholarship Fundraiser ONE NIGHT ONLY on Thursday 2nd Feb @ 6.30pm – Tickets from Blue Lake Brasserie @ Snowy Region Visitors Centre

Movie Info Line 64571 777 www.snowymovies.com.au

Pictured Above right: Georgia Grant from “MAS AG WORK” piloting the R44 helicopter during aerial spraying at Peak-View, September 2011 Right: Ces Strudwicke “Piggibilla”Jingera was one of the many landholders taking part in the 2011 aerial spray program

Cooma left behind on healthcare Member for Monaro John Barilaro has queried why the Federal Government’s district of workforce shortage (DWS) system has ranked Cooma as a lower priority than areas of Canberra in terms of healthcare need.

DWS is the key mechanism that the Federal Government uses to equitably distribute medical services across Australia.

“Urban areas such as Tuggeranong and Belconnen are currently being considered a higher priority by the Federal Government than Cooma,” Mr Barilaro said.

The Cooma-Monaro Shire is not considered a district of workforce shortage despite considerable demand for medical services in the region.

Areas considered a DWS receive priority attention from the Federal Government. Doctors who receive scholarships to study medicine under

COOMA FURNISHING CO

62 Sharp Street COOMA NSW 2630 P. (02) 6452 1499 F. (02) 6452 4840

∙ FINE LOCAL & IMPORTED FURNITURE ∙ FLOOR COVERINGS ∙ FURNISHINGS ∙ QUALITY BEDDING ∙ CURTAINS & DECORATORS ACCESSORIES ∙ BLINDS & AWNINGS SERVICING COOMA, BOMBALA & THE SNOWY MOUNTAINS REGION FOR OVER 50 YEARS www.furniturehouse.com.au

Bonded Medical Places Scheme are required to provide a ‘return of service’ in areas considered a DWS. “I would like Mike Kelly to explain how someone living in Jerangle has better access to medical services than someone living in Belconnen,” Mr Barilaro said.

“I think Mike Kelly needs to be asking a few questions about why regional and rural health isn’t a priority for the Gillard Government.”

The NSW Liberal and Nationals Government has committed $1 million in 2011/12 for the advancement of dialysis facilities at the Cooma Hospital.

“In contrast to Federal Labor, the NSW Nationals are investing in healthcare for Cooma and the region,” Mr Barilaro said.

MONARO

property muster

Housing finance data positive, but continued caution urged on rates Statement by Executive Director of the MBA-ACT, John Miller Canberra’s peak building and construction industry organisation, Master Builders ACT has welcomed the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics housing finance data revealing a 2.1 per cent national seasonallyadjusted increase in November.

The executive director of the MBA-ACT, John Miller said the data indicates a strengthening in consumer sentiment revealed in some ABS building approvals data for November released earlier this month.

2011 had proved to be for the Australian home building some signs of stronger consumer sentiment as we industry. closed out last year,� he said. “The trend data certainly paints a very accurate data Mr Miller said the continuing volatile ABS data had over how difficult 2011 proved to be for our members provided a strong case for the Reserve Bank to move and the manner in which the more positive data for carefully on monetary policy in the opening months of November has barely offset the more negative data 2012. recorded over previous months,� Mr Miller said. “At the very least, the RBA should be looking at Commenting on the data for the ACT, Mr Miller said leaving rates on hold over the next few months,� he the 4.3 per cent seasonally-adjusted rise in the number said. of owner occupied dwelling financed in Canberra in November was heartening and represented good news “Recent events in Europe suggest consumer for builders seeking to regather momentum in the new sentiment will remain fragile in the opening months of financial year. this year,� Mr Miller said.

However he said the trend data, revealing the “The housing finance data is an indicator of activity total value of dwelling finance commencements had levels ahead and it is pleasing to note that there were remained flat in November reflected how challenging

AUCTION

AUCTION

Meet Me On The Deck! 4 Kiewa Place

Room to Move!! 25 Maclean Street, Numeralla

This three bedroom property has some great improvements making it the perfect home or investment choice. t 5ISFF CFESPPNT UXP XJUI CVJMU JO XBSESPCFT t 8FBUIFSCPBSE DMBE XJUI $0-063 #0/% SPPG t /BUVSBM HBT IFBUJOH BOE DPPLJOH t 3FWFSTF DZDMF IFBUJOH DPPMJOH BOE DFJMJOH GBO t 5JMFE CBUISPPN XJUI TIPXFS PWFS CBUI

t *OUFSOBM MBVOESZ t 6OEFSDPWFS GSPOU UJNCFS EFDL t -FWFM CBDLZBSE t &ODMPTFE CBDLZBSE XJUI DPMPVS CPOE BOE XJSF GFODF t 4JOHMF MPDL VQ HBSBHF

Auction on site February 11th at 11am

Cute home on acreage with access to the Numeralla River. t 4FU PO KVTU VOEFS BDSFT t 'VMMZ GFODFE IPVTF ZBSE QMVT POF QBEEPDL t 5XP MBSHF TIFET DBSQPSU BOJNBM TIFMUFS t "DDFTT UP /VNFSBMMB 3JWFS t NJOVUFT GSPN $PPNB MPDBM QSJNBSZ TDIPPM TDIPPM CVT SVO

t 8PPE IFBUJOH -1( HBT DPPLJOH t &TUBCMJTIFE USFFT TFBMFE SPBE GSPOUBHF t 0QFO QMBO MJWJOH LJUDIFO EJOJOH

Auction on site February 11th at 2pm

Please call Amanda on 6452 4043 www.realestatecooma.com.au

Shop 3 Centennial Plaza, Cooma Ph: 6452 4043

Who can invest in Property?

The fact is most people can invest in property and it can be much easier than you may think. But often people do not take action due to a lack of knowledge and fear. But with the right education – your knowledge will overcome your fear.

Why? Education is power, sadly too many people jump in and invest without the knowledge and buy in the wrong location with the wrong model at the wrong time in the locations property cycle.

Choose selected locations - Gone are the days that you can invest anywhere and get exponential and sustainable growth. But most people can afford to invest, especially right now.

If you have an income of $40k plus and have usable equity in your home of approx $30k along with the Govt incentives you can get started with zero savings, and if you buy positive cash flow property it will not cost you anything per week to hold the property, you will actually increase your weekly income by up to $100 per week.

When you invest in the right cities driven by AustraliaĘźs largest resource boom (that is not actually a boom as a boom implies a bust it is an exponential growth continuum that is not slowing down only ramping up and will for many decades), you will experience capital growth and enable you to duplicate sooner, and build a strong portfolio so you can secure yours and your familyĘźs future.

Live a life of choice not chance with financial independence.

With the Government Incentives available for a limited time investing in property is easier than ever right now, along with interest rates tipped to come down most people can invest in property for their future.

We will be running a complimentary information night on Wed Feb 29 at the Alpine Hotel Function room 7.00pm to 8.30 pm, if you would like to learn how you can invest in Property donĘźt miss this opportunity we have right now, educate yourself.

To read and learn more or register for the information night please visit prosperitygroup.com.au\monaropost.

Or call for a COMPLIMENTARY 1Hr CUSTOMISED STRATEGY SESSION by your local and National Blatantly Honest Advisor on 64526957 Peter Ingram AustraliaĘźs Blatantly Honest Property Investment Advisor

P2

MONARO

property muster

the monaro’s leading property guide

MILLION DOLLAR VIEWS‌ But you won’t pay that much!

Please call Amanda to arrange an inspection on 6452 4043.

MORTGAGEE EXERCISING POWER OF SALE Auction Saturday 4th February 10am On Site (45 Hill Street Cooma) This is a great opportunity to pick up on the unfinished renovations and finish to your own standards.

This home offers a handyman a head start in a great location. The home features 3 bedrooms plus office, separate dining room, wood and natural gas heating, cladded exterior and double colourbond garage. The garage has been remodeled to include an office as well as 1 car space and work area.

There is much to like about this home as it offers potential, location and size as the block is approx 1150m2. Make a time to view and start the New Year with a project.

Open House Saturday 14th January 11am – 12 Noon Saturday 21st January 11am – 12 Noon All other inspections by appointment only.

BOLLER & COMPANY

peter@prosperitygroup.com.au www.prosperitygroup.com.au

This is a spectacular property with a five bedroom home, set on 168 acres with 1km of river frontage • Open plan kitchen, dining & family areas • Two living areas and formal lounge room • Master bedroom with walk in wardrobe, ensuite & spa • Two wood fires, ducted gas and ceiling fans • Full length undercover deck • Two outdoor entertaining areas with established gardens • Colourbond fencing • Double garage, several sheds • Four water tanks • Approximately 25kms from Cooma

172 Sharp St Cooma

¡ REAL ESTATE AGENTS ¡ STOCK AND STATION ¡ AUCTIONEERS ¡

Ph: 6452 4155 A/h: 1300realestate Mob: 0402 470 422

) & +!' % % ) & +!' &

':01> 5:?@>A/@5;: 2>;9 @41 9;>@3-311 XZ 5Ĺ?-3-:3 $0 ;;9- 5? ;Ĺ&#x160;1> 2;> ?-81 .E <>5B-@1 @>1-@E &41?1 @C; @;C:4;A?1? ->1 @; .1 ;Ĺ&#x160;1>10 5:05B50A-88E -:0 ->1 ?@>-@@5@81 C5@4 @41 <8-: @; .1 2;>9-85?10 1->8E 5: WUVW ':5@ !:1 W .10>;;9 .;@4 4-B5:3 .A58@ 5: C->0>;.1? !<1: <8-: 85B5:3 -@A>-8 3-? /;::1/@10 @; @41 <>;<1>@E A88E 1:/8;?10 /;A>@E->0 D@1>:-8 :-@A>-8 3-? ;A@81@ VUUU 85@>1 C-@1> @-:7 %5:381 /-> 3->-31 C5@4 5:@1>:-8 -//1?? I_WXY UUUJ ':5@ &C; X .10>;;9? C5@4 .A58@ 5: C->0>;.1? <8A? 1:?A5@1 @; @41 9-5: !<1: <8-: 85B5:3 A88E 1:/8;?10 /;A>@E->0 C5@4 :-@A>-8 3-? ;A@81@ <8A? VUUU 85@>1 C-@1> @-:7 -@A>-8 3-? /;::1/@10 @; @41 <>;<1>@E ;A.81 3->-31 C5@4 5:@1>:-8 -//1?? I_WZ[ UUUJ

64526957

809 Muddah Lake Road

A>@41> 5:2;>9-@5;: 2>;9 UYX]ZWVX\^ ;> $-5:1 Čľ ;>:1 ;;9- [YZWX\\\

"4 [YZW X\\\ N [YZW X[V[ CCC >4 /;9 -ANWZZ\W^Y >4 /;9 -A

monaro property muster

Blatantly Honest Property Investment

Monaro Property Muster - Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Monaro Property Muster - Wednesday, February 1, 2012

P3

MONARO

property muster

the monaro’s leading property guide

Family Living with Views 17 Moonbi Street, Cooma Bed: 4 Bath: 3 Car: 1 garage, 1 carport The long wait is over for your dream home. On offer here is the epitome of the perfect family home.

Situated in one of Cooma’s most sought after Street’s is this well presented home. Privately set back from the street and surrounded by other quality residences this character home boasts northerly views. With superb mountain charm the home offers relaxed, versatile & modern living using an abundance of glass and a northerly orientation to maximize sunlight and warmth. This well laid out home has an easy flowing floor plan complete with large sunroom with s/c heater opening onto a covered entertaining deck and garden, modern kitchen, bright interiors, 3 bathrooms, separate 4th bedroom downstairs with ensuite - could easily be used as home office or guest accommodation. The home is well set up for winter with ducted natural gas heating, s/c fireplace, r/c air conditioner and is fully insulated.

Set on a 2200m2 (approx) low maintenance landscaped native block this home has it all with water tanks, single garage, workshop and carport. At the end of a busy day sit back and relax on the huge front deck taking in the breathtaking views to the north.

With direct access to the North Ridge Recreation area this home is a must see.

For more information or to arrange an inspection phone Boller & Co on 6452 4155.

BOLLER & COMPANY Your property people 3

2

3

12 Walla Street

3

$219,000 1

t #FESPPN XJUI MBSHF NBJO BOE #*8 t $SPNXFMM 4USFFU DFOUSBM MPDBUJPO t 8FBUIFSCPBSE IPNF XJUI JSPO SPPG UPOOFT PG QPUFOUJBM t $PMPVSCPOE 'FODJOH t 8PPE IFBUJOH 3FWFSTF DZDMF VOJU

$153,000

Neat & Petite

1

13 Nimby Place t 4XFFQJOH WJFXT BOE CBDLT POUP B SFTFSWF t 5ISFF MBSHF CFESPPNT BMM XJUI #*8 T t 4FQBSBUF EJOJOH BSFB Pò UIF LJUDIFO t 4JOHMF DBS MPDL VQ HBSBHF t "òPSEBCMF BOE BQQFBMJOH QSPQFSUZ

172 Sharp Street, Cooma Phone: (02) 6452 4155 1300 REAL ESTATE

1

24 Cromwell Street

t 5IJT SFOPWBUFE IPNF XJMM DFSUBJOMZ TVSQSJTF t -BSHF NBJO CFESPPN FYUFOTJPO t 4FDPOE CFESPPN DPOWFSUFE UP MBSHF OE #BUISPPN XJUI TQB t /FX NPEFSO LJUDIFO BOE NBJO CBUISPPN t 'SPOU 3FBS %FDL IVHF FOUFSUBJONFOU TIFE XJUI CBUISPPN BOE CFESPPN

Take Possession of this Great Position

$189,000

Potential Plus

www.bollerco.com.au email: sales@bollerco.com.au

2

1

1

8 Alkoomi Pace t 1FSGFDU TUBSU PòFSJOH UXP CFESPPNT t $MBEEFE FYUFSJPS GSFTI QBJOU JOTJEF t /BUVSBM HBT IFBUJOH TFQBSBUF 8$ t 4JOHMF DBS HBSBHF MPWFMZ WJFXT t 3FBMJTUJDBMMZ QSJDFE IPNF

Residential & Rural sales Property Management Stock & Station Agents Auctioneer

monaro property muster

$259,000

Be Surprised by the Size

01/02 wednesday

18

Entertainment

abc1

prime7

win

ten

6.00 9.00 9.30 10.00 11.00

6.00 9.00 11.30 12.00

6.00 9.00 11.00 12.00 1.00 1.30 2.00

6.00 7.00 8.00 8.30 9.00 11.30

12.00 12.30 1.30 2.00 3.00 6.00 7.00 7.30 8.00 8.30 9.00 9.30 10.00 10.35 11.10 11.35 12.00 12.30 2.00 2.30 3.00 4.10

02/02

thursday

0102

friday

2.00 3.00 3.30 4.00 4.30 5.30 6.00 6.30 7.00 7.30

8.30

11.05 11.35 12.05 1.00 5.30

Sunrise. (CC) The Morning Show. (PG, CC) News. (CC) Movie: Abandoned And Deceived.

(PG, 95, R, CC) Dr Oz. (PG, CC) Surf Patrol. (R, CC) All For Kids. (R, CC) Spit It Out. (R, CC) News At 4.30. (CC) Deal Or No Deal. (CC) News. (CC) Today Tonight. (CC) Home And Away. (PG, CC) My Kitchen Rules. (PG, CC) Florist Leigh and “princess” Jennifer prepare a Thai inspired three-course meal for judges Pete Evans and Manu Feildel.

Movie: Notting Hill. (M, 99, R, CC) Julia Roberts, Hugh Grant, Richard McCabe, Rhys Ifans, James Dreyfus.

The life of a simple bookshop owner changes when a celebrity enters his shop.

The Marriage Ref. (New series, PG) That ’70s Show. (PG, R, CC) Sons & Daughters. (R, CC) Shopping.

News. (CC)

5.00 5.30 6.00 6.30 7.00 10.30

12.30 1.00 2.00 2.30 3.30 5.00 5.30

Today. (CC) Kerri-Anne Summer. (PG, CC) News. (CC) The Ellen DeGeneres Show. (PG, CC) Entertainment Tonight. (CC) Magical Tales. (R, CC) Cricket. (CC) Women’s Twenty20 International.

Australia v New Zealand. Game 1.

News. (CC) Hot Seat. (CC) News. (CC) WIN News. (CC) Cricket. (CC) Twenty20 International.

Australia v India. Game 1.

Excess Baggage. (PG, R, CC) Follows eight celebrities, including Kevin Federline, Christine Anu, Kate DeAraugo, Gabby Millgate, Darryn Lyons, Brant Webb, Ajay Rochester and Robert “Dipper” DiPierdomenico, and eight ordinary Australians, as they strive to get into shape.

WIN News. (CC) Memphis Beat. (M) Entertainment Tonight. (R, CC) Danoz.

Good Morning America. (CC) News. (CC) Today. (CC)

12.00 1.00 2.00 3.00 4.00 4.30 5.00 6.00 7.00 8.00

9.10

10.10 11.10 12.10 1.00 4.00

sbs one News. (CC) Toasted TV. (CC) Totally Wild. (CC) Wurrawhy. (R, CC) The Circle. (PG, CC) Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. (R, CC) Dr Phil. (PG, CC) The Doctors. (PG, CC) Ready Steady Cook. (PG, R, CC) The Biggest Loser Australia. (R, CC) Good Chef Bad Chef. (CC) The Bold And The Beautiful. (CC) News At Five. (CC) The Project. (CC) The Biggest Loser Australia. (CC) Talkin’ ’Bout Your Generation.

(Return, PG, CC) Celebrity contestants Mary Coustas, Stephen K Amos and Jodi Gordon engage in a battle of wits and knowledge.

The Good Wife. (M, CC) Alicia and Will have to reserve a hotel room when a case they are working on goes overtime.

NCIS. (M, R, CC) Medium. (M, R, CC) David Letterman. (PG) Infomercials. (PG, R) Religion. (PG)

prime7

win

ten

6.00 9.00 9.30 10.00 11.00 12.00 12.30

6.00 9.00 11.30 12.00 2.00 3.00 3.30 4.00 4.30 5.30 6.00 6.30 7.00 7.30 8.30

6.00 9.00 11.00 12.00 1.00 2.00 3.00 3.30 4.00 4.30 5.30 6.00 6.30 7.00 7.30

6.00 7.00 8.00 8.30 9.00 11.30

1.25 2.00 3.00 6.00 7.00 7.30 8.00 8.30 10.20 10.55 11.20 12.20 12.50 1.40 2.30 2.55 4.00

News Breakfast. (CC) News. (CC) News 24 Mornings. (CC) Time Team. (R, CC) Rivers And Life. (R, CC) Midday Report. (CC) Adventures Of Sherlock Holmes.

(PG, R, CC) At The Movies: 25 Years Of Margaret & David. (PG, R, CC) Waterloo Road. (PG, R, CC) Children’s Programs.

The Drum. (CC) News. (CC) 7.30. (CC) Family Confidential: The Nolls.

(Return, CC) The Straits. (New series, M, CC) Lateline. (CC) The Business. (CC) Stephen Fry In America: Mountains And Plains. (PG, R, CC) Hungry Beast. (M, R, CC) The Clinic. (M, R, CC) Antony Gormley: Making Space.

(M, R, CC) Star Stories. (MA15+, R, CC) Rage. (R) Soccer. W-League. Grand final.

Replay.

Sunrise. (CC) The Morning Show. (PG, CC) News. (CC) Desperate Housewives. (M, R, CC) Dr Oz. (PG, CC) Surf Patrol. (R, CC) All For Kids. (R, CC) Spit It Out. (R, CC) News At 4.30. (CC) Deal Or No Deal. (CC) News. (CC) Today Tonight. (CC) Home And Away. (PG, CC) My Kitchen Rules. (PG, CC) Desperate Housewives.

(Return, M, CC) Susan, Gaby, Bree, Lynette and Carlos help dispose of the body of Gaby’s evil stepfather, but are plagued by feelings of guilt.

A new neighbour moves to town and attracts the attention of Renee.

Lynette and Tom grapple with their disintegrating marriage.

An interesting tidbit emerges about Bree’s new lover.

10.30 Movie: Dark Water.

(M, 05, CC) Jennifer Connelly, John C. Reilly, Tim Roth.

12.30 Shopping.

5.30 News. (CC)

9.00

10.00 11.00 12.00 12.30 2.30 3.00 3.30 5.00 5.30

Today. (CC) Kerri-Anne Summer. (PG, CC) News. (CC) The Ellen DeGeneres Show. (PG, CC) Excess Baggage. (PG, R, CC) Days Of Our Lives. (PG, CC) Alive & Cooking. (R, CC) Magical Tales. (R, CC) Pyramid. (R, CC) News. (CC) Hot Seat. (CC) News. (CC) WIN News. (CC) A Current Affair. (CC) Excess Baggage. (CC) Hosted by Kate Ceberano.

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.

(Return, M, CC) The CSI and FBI work together to solve the murder of a gunrunner working for a private defence firm.

CSI: NY. (M, CC) CSI: NY. (M, R, CC) WIN News. (CC) Southland. (M) Entertainment Tonight. (R, CC) Danoz.

Good Morning America. (CC) News. (CC) Today. (CC)

12.00 1.00 2.00 3.00 4.00 4.30 5.00 6.00 7.00 8.00

9.00

10.00 11.00 12.00 1.00 4.00

abc1

prime7

win

ten

6.00 9.00 9.30 10.00 11.00 11.30 12.00 12.30 2.00 3.00 6.00 7.00 7.30 8.00

6.00 9.00 11.30 12.00

6.00 9.00 11.00 12.00 1.00 1.30 2.00

6.00 7.00 8.00 8.30 9.00 11.30

8.30

03/02

News Breakfast. (CC) News. (CC) News 24 Mornings. (CC) Time Team. (R, CC) The Hidden Story Of Jesus.

(Final, G, R, CC) Midday Report. (CC) Press Club. (CC) The Trophy Room. (R, CC) Waterloo Road. (PG, R, CC) Children’s Programs.

The Drum. (CC) News. (CC) 7.30. (CC) Outnumbered. (Final, PG, CC) QI. (M, R, CC) The Thick Of It. (Final, M, R, CC) Absolutely Fabulous. (M, R, CC) Absolutely Fabulous. (PG, R, CC) Lateline. (CC) The Business. (CC) Lawrence Leung’s Choose Your Own Adventure: Love. (M, R, CC) The IT Crowd. (PG, R, CC) Movie: Annie Hall. (M, 77, R, CC) Absolutely Fabulous. (M, R, CC) Absolutely Fabulous. (Final, PG, R, CC) Rage. (R) Basketball. WNBL. Round 15. Logan Thunder v Adelaide Link. Replay.

abc1

0202

0302

Wednesday February 1, 2012

10.05 10.35 11.20 12.20

News Breakfast. (CC) News. (CC) News 24 Mornings. (CC) Time Team. (R, CC) The Old Guys. (PG, R, CC) One Plus One. (CC) Midday Report. (CC) Dalziel And Pascoe. (PG, R, CC) Waterloo Road. (PG, R, CC) Children’s Programs.

The Drum. (CC) News. (CC) 7.30 ACT. (CC) QI. (PG, R, CC) Comedy panel game show. Host Stephen Fry is joined by guests Alan Davies, John Sessions, Emma Thompson and David Mitchell for an “F”-inspired discussion including a look at the famous Oscar statuette.

Midsomer Murders. (Final, M, R, CC) Barnaby and Jones investigate claims by a local schoolteacher that someone has been breaking into her home at night.

Getting On. (PG, R, CC) Lateline. (CC) Adam Hills In Gordon St Tonight.

(PG, R, CC) Rage. (MA15+)

2.00 3.00 3.30 4.00 4.30 5.30 6.00 6.30 7.00 7.30 9.00

11.40 12.10 2.05

Sunrise. (CC) The Morning Show. (PG, CC) News. (CC) Movie: Crimes Of Fashion: Killer Hair. (M, 09, R, CC) Maggie Lawson, Sadie LeBlanc, Sarah Edmondson.

Dr Oz. (PG, CC) Surf Patrol. (R, CC) All For Kids. (R, CC) Spit It Out. (R, CC) News At 4.30. (CC) Deal Or No Deal. (CC) News. (CC) Today Tonight. (CC) Home And Away. (PG, CC) Better Homes And Gardens.

(Return, G, CC) Movie: Shakespeare In Love.

(M, 98, R, CC) Joseph Fiennes, Gwyneth Paltrow, Geoffrey Rush, Tom Wilkinson. A young playwright, out of ideas and short of cash, meets his ideal woman and is inspired to write an ambitious romantic comedy for the stage.

That ’70s Show. (PG, R, CC) Movie: Borderline Normal.

(M, 00, R, CC) Corbin Bernsen, Stephanie Zimbalist.

Shopping.

5.00 5.30 6.00 6.30 7.00 10.30 12.00 12.30

2.20

4.30

Today. (CC) Kerri-Anne Summer. (PG, CC) News. (CC) The Ellen DeGeneres Show. (PG, CC) Entertainment Tonight. (CC) Magical Tales. (R, CC) Cricket. (CC) Women’s Twenty20 International. Australia v New Zealand. Game 2. From the MCG. News. (CC) Hot Seat. (R, CC) News. (CC) WIN News. (CC) Cricket. (CC) Twenty20 International. Australia v India. Game 2. From the MCG. Excess Baggage. (R, CC) WIN News. (CC) Movie: Half Past Dead. (M, 02, R, CC) Steven Seagal, Morris Chestnut, Ja Rule. A man goes undercover in a high-security prison, in order to find the man who killed his wife.

Movie: The Fiendish Plot Of Dr Fu Manchu. (PG, 80, R) Peter Sellers, Helen Mirren. Authorities scramble to stop a wave of robberies as an evil genius searches for ingredients to an elixir of longevity.

Good Morning America. (CC)

12.00 1.00 2.00 3.00 4.00 4.30 5.00 6.00 7.00

8.00 11.30 12.30 2.40 3.30 5.30

6.00 1.00 2.30 3.00 3.30 4.00 4.30 5.30 6.00 6.30 7.30 8.30 9.30 10.30 11.10 1.30 3.15 5.00 5.05 5.40

WorldWatch.

Miniseries: Les Misérables. (PG, 00, R) A Fork In The Road. (R, CC) Letters & Numbers. (R, CC) Al Jazeera News. (CC) The Journal. (CC) PBS NewsHour. (CC) Global Village. (R, CC) Letters & Numbers. (CC) World News Australia. (CC) Luke Gamble’s Vet Adventures: Mexico. (PG, CC) From Sydney To Tokyo By Any Means: The Philippines. (M, CC) Putin, Russia And The West: Taking Control. (CC) Part 1 of 4.

World News Australia. (CC) Movie: Memories Of Murder.

(MA15+, 03, R) Miniseries: The Airlift. (M, 05, R) WeatherWatch.

WeatherWatch & Music.

Korean News.

Japanese News.

CLASSIFICATIONS: (PG) Parental Guidance Recommended (M) Mature Audiences (MA15+) Mature Audiences Only (AV15+) Extreme Adult Violence (R) Repeat (CC) Closed Captions

sbs one News. (CC) Toasted TV. (CC) Scope. (Return, C, CC) Wurrawhy. (R, CC) The Circle. (PG, CC) Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. (R, CC) Dr Phil. (PG, CC) The Doctors. (PG, CC) Ready Steady Cook. (PG, R, CC) The Biggest Loser Australia. (R, CC) Good Chef Bad Chef. (CC) The Bold And The Beautiful. (CC) News At Five. (CC) The Project. (CC) The Biggest Loser Australia. (CC) A Gifted Man. (PG, CC) While attending his wife’s memorial, Michael encounters a young boy whose hurt elbow turns out to be infected.

Law & Order: SVU. (M, CC) Detective Benson’s investigation into a 13-year-old girl’s pregnancy exposes the secrets of a political family.

Law & Order: SVU. (M, R, CC) Medium. (M, R, CC) The Late Show With David Letterman. (PG) Infomercials. (PG, R) Religion. (PG)

6.00 12.00 12.30 1.00 1.30 2.30 3.00 3.30 4.00 4.30 5.30 6.00 6.30 7.30 8.00 8.30 9.35 10.30 11.00 11.30 12.00 12.35 2.00 5.00 5.05 5.40

WorldWatch.

Russian News.

Turkish News.

Food Lovers’ Guide To Australia.

(R, CC) Prototype This! (R, CC) The Squiz. (PG, R, CC) Letters & Numbers. (R, CC) Al Jazeera News. (CC) The Journal. (CC) PBS NewsHour. (CC) Global Village. (R, CC) Letters & Numbers. (CC) World News Australia. (CC) Zumbo. (R, CC) One Man And His Campervan. (CC) Oz And Hugh Raise The Bar. (PG, CC) Part 3 of 4.

24 Hours In Emergency. (M, CC) World News Australia. (CC) Sex: An Unnatural History: The Church. (MA15+, R, CC) Erotic Tales. (M, R) Kill Arman. (PG, CC) Movie: Buddha Collapsed Out Of Shame. (M, 07, R) WeatherWatch.

WeatherWatch & Music.

Korean News.

Japanese News.

sbs one News. (CC) Toasted TV. (CC) Totally Wild. (CC) Wurrawhy. (R, CC) The Circle. (PG, CC) Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. (R, CC) Dr Phil. (PG, CC) The Doctors. (PG, CC) Ready Steady Cook. (PG, R, CC) The Biggest Loser Australia. (R, CC) Good Chef Bad Chef. (CC) The Bold And The Beautiful. (CC) News At Five. (CC) The Project. (CC) Glee. (PG, CC) As the sectionals loom, a vengeful Quinn sets out to get Shelby fired after learning of her indiscretion.

Movie: The Sound Of Music.

(G, 65, R, CC) Julie Andrews, Christopher Plummer.

The Late Show With David Letterman. (PG) Movie: Alfie. (M, 04, R, CC) Jude Law, Marisa Tomei, Susan Sarandon, Sienna Miller.

Valentine. (M) Infomercials. (PG, R) Bayless Conley. (PG)

6.00 WorldWatch.

12.30 Turkish News.

1.00 Food Lovers’ Guide To Australia.

(R, CC) 1.30 Prototype This! (R, CC) 2.30 The Squiz. (PG, R, CC) 3.00 Letters & Numbers. (R, CC) 3.30 Al Jazeera News. (CC) 4.00 The Journal. (CC) 4.30 PBS NewsHour. (CC) 5.30 Global Village. (R, CC) 6.00 Letters & Numbers. (CC) 6.30 World News Australia. (CC) 7.30 Coast: London To Antwerp.

(Return, CC) 8.30 Empire Of The Seas: Sea Change.

(R, CC) Part 4 of 4. Historian Dan Snow concludes his examination of the role the Royal Navy played in British history.

9.30 As It Happened: Apocalypse – The Second World War: Aggression.

(M, R, CC) 10.30 World News Australia. (CC) 11.05 Movie: Paper Castles. (MA15+, 09, R) 12.50 Movie: Lila Says. (MA15+, 04, R) 2.30 WeatherWatch.

5.00 WeatherWatch & Music.

5.05 Korean News.

5.40 Japanese News.

Smoothies & Frappes intro offer

COOMA

locally owned and operated

Entertainment

04/02

saturday

Wednesday February 1, 2012

sunday

0402

abc1

prime7

win

ten

6.00 11.00 11.30 12.00

6.00 6.30 7.00 9.00 11.00 11.30 12.00

6.00 Diego! (R) 6.30 Dora. (R) 7.00 Today.

(CC) 9.00 Kerri-Anne Summer. (Final, PG, CC) 10.00 Dennis & Gnasher. (R, CC) 10.30 Pixel Pinkie. (R, CC) 11.00 G2G: Got To Go. (R, CC) 11.30 Wakkaville. (R, CC) 12.00 Snake Tales. (R, CC) 12.30 Pyramid. (R, CC) 1.00 Kitchen Whiz. (R, CC) 1.30 Fresh Prince Of Bel Air. (R) 2.00 Excess Baggage. (R, CC) 3.30 Il Divo In Concert: Behind The Scenes.

4.00 The Wildlife Man. (R) 5.00 News. (CC) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R, CC) 6.00 News. (CC) 6.30 Australia’s Funniest Home Videos Summer. (Final, PG, CC) 7.30 Rugby League. (CC) Indigenous All Stars v NRL All Stars.

9.45 Movie: Batman Begins.

(M, 05, R, CC) Christian Bale.

12.40 Movie: The Gumball Rally. (M, 76, R) 2.40 The Baron. (PG, R) 3.40 ’Til Death. (PG, R) 4.05 Danoz.

4.30 Entertainment Tonight. (R, CC) 5.00 Creflo Dollar.

5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

6.00 8.30 9.00 9.30 10.00 12.00 12.30 1.00

12.30 1.00 2.00 6.00 7.00 7.30 8.30

9.35

10.20 11.15

05/02

3.30 5.30 6.00 6.30 7.00 9.00 11.30 12.00 1.45

3.00 3.30 4.00 5.00 6.30 7.30 8.30 9.30

10.30 12.05 2.00 4.00

abc1

prime7

win

ten

6.00 6.30 7.00 10.00 10.30 11.00

6.00 6.30 7.00 10.00 10.30

6.00 6.30 7.00 7.30 8.00 9.00 10.00 12.00 1.00 2.00 3.00 3.30 4.00 4.30 5.00 6.00 6.30 7.30 8.00 8.30 9.35 10.30

6.00 6.05 7.00 7.30 8.30

12.35 2.00 2.50 4.00 4.30 5.00 5.30

Rage.

Children’s Programs.

Insiders. (Return, CC) Inside Business. (Return, CC) Offsiders. (Return, CC) Asia Pacific Focus. (Return, CC) Songs. (R, CC) Landline. (Return, CC) Golf. Australian Ladies Masters.

Final round.

Minuscule.

Expedition Tiger. (CC) News. (CC) Grand Designs. (CC) Zen. (M, CC) Part 3 of 3. After a wealthy industrialist is kidnapped, Zen is ordered to get the man back, no matter what the cost.

The Real Graham Kennedy. (CC) Movie: Travelling North.

(PG, 87, R, CC) Leo McKern, Julia Blake, Graham Kennedy, Henri Szeps.

Movie: Gunrush. (MA15+, 09, R, CC) Timothy Spall, Deborah Findlay.

Grand Designs. (R, CC) Rage. (R) The New Inventors. (R, CC) Can We Help? (R, CC) Gardening Australia. (R, CC) Catalyst. (R, CC)

12.00 1.00 5.00 6.00 6.30 7.30 8.00 8.30

9.30 10.30 11.30 12.30 5.30

Garner Ted Armstrong. (G) Creflo Dollar. (G) Weekend Sunrise. (CC) Kochie’s Business Builders. (Final, CC) Under The Hammer. (PG, R, CC) The One: Australia’s Most Gifted Psychic. (PG, R, CC) Minute To Win It. (PG, CC) To Be Advised.

Great Migrations. (PG, R, CC) News. (CC) Sunday Night. (Return, CC) Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, CC) The Force: Behind The Lines. (PG, CC) Bones. (Return, M, CC) Brennan and Booth adjust to their new life as an expectant couplee. After the team identifies the remains of a woman found in a paintball field, they discover two missing persons reports in her file as well as medical evidence revealing the victim had previously survived a gunshot wound.

Castle. (Return, M, CC) Dual Suspects. (M, CC) Forensic Investigators: Australia’s True Crimes: Black Widow. (M, R, CC) Shopping. (G) News. (CC)

11.00 11.30 12.00 1.00 2.00 6.00 6.30

10.00 12.00 1.00 2.00 2.30 3.30 4.00 5.00 5.30

Go, Diego! Go! (G, R) Dora The Explorer. (G, R) Weekend Today. (CC) Surfing. Rip Curl Search. Highlights.

Surfing. Billabong Pipe Masters.

Highlights.

Extraordinary Animals. (PG, R) Cybershack. (Final, PG) Athletics. Adelaide Track Classic.

Cricket. Stumping Serious Diseases Charity Twenty20.

Cricket. (CC) One-Day International.

Australia v India. Afternoon session.

From the MCG. News. (CC) Cricket. (CC) One-Day International.

Australia v India. Evening session.

From the MCG. Commentary from Mark Nicholas, Tony Greig, Michael Slater, Ian Healy and Mark Taylor.

Movie: 16 Blocks. (M, 06, R, CC) Bruce Willis, Mos Def, David Morse.

Flashpoint. (M, CC) Spyforce. (PG, R) ’Til Death. (PG, R) 20/20. (R) Danoz Direct. (G) GMA: Sunday Edition. (CC) Early Morning News. (CC) Today. (CC)

12.30 4.00 4.30 5.00 5.30

abc1

prime7

win

ten

6.00 9.00 9.30 10.00 11.00 12.00 12.30 1.25 1.35 2.00 3.00 6.00 7.00 7.30 8.00

6.00 9.00 11.30 12.00

6.00 9.00 11.00 12.00 1.00 2.30 3.30 4.00 4.30 5.30 6.00 6.30 7.00 7.30

6.00 7.00 8.00 8.30 9.00 10.00

News Breakfast. (CC) News. (CC) Business Today. (CC) Expedition Tiger. (R, CC) Landline. (R, CC) Midday Report. (CC) Monarch Of The Glen. (PG, R, CC) The Dreaming. (R, CC) Free Range Cook. (R, CC) Waterloo Road. (Final, PG, R, CC) Children’s Programs.

The Drum. (CC) News. (CC) 7.30. (CC) Australian Story: Road To Nowhere Pt 1. (Return, CC) Four Corners. (Return, CC) Media Watch. (Return, CC) Q&A. (Return, CC) Lateline. (CC) The Business. (R, CC) Silent Witness. (MA15+, R, CC) Pipe Dreams. (PG, R, CC) Trial & Retribution. (M, R, CC) Darling Buds Of May. (R, CC) Rage. (R) The New Inventors. (R, CC) Can We Help? (R, CC) Gardening Australia. (R, CC) Catalyst. (R, CC)

2.00 3.00 3.30 4.00 4.30 5.30 6.00 6.30 7.00 7.30 8.30

Sunrise. (CC) The Morning Show. (PG, CC) News. (CC) Movie: Glass House: The Good Mother. (M, 06, R, CC) Dr Oz. (PG, CC) Surf Patrol. (PG, R, CC) All For Kids. (P, R, CC) Spit It Out. (C, R, CC) News At 4.30. (CC) Deal Or No Deal. (G, CC) News. (CC) Today Tonight. (CC) Home And Away. (PG, CC) My Kitchen Rules. (PG, CC) Please Marry My Boy. (PG, CC) After the initial shock, the girls now move into their new homes with mum. This will allow Elva, Milena, Karen and Ann to get to know their sons’ suitors better and put them through a series of tests to determine character, compatibility and chemistry.

How I Met Your Mother. (PG, CC) Sports Fever. (PG, CC) Parking Wars. (PG) Auction Squad. (G, R, CC) Shopping. (G) News. (CC)

8.30

Today. (CC) Mornings. (New series, PG, CC) News. (CC) The Ellen DeGeneres Show. (PG, CC) Excess Baggage. (R, CC) Days Of Our Lives. (PG, CC) Magical Tales. (R, CC) Pyramid. (R, CC) News. (CC) Hot Seat. (CC) News. (CC) WIN News. (CC) A Current Affair. (CC) Excess Baggage. (CC) Hosted by Kate Ceberano.

The Big Bang Theory. (PG, CC) After Sheldon starts to annoy Amy, it is up to Penny to teach him how to be a better boyfriend.

The Mentalist. (M, CC) The Mentalist. (M, R, CC) Harry’s Law. (M, CC) WIN News Late Edition. (CC) Damages. (M) The Avengers. (PG, R) Entertainment Tonight. (CC) Danoz.

Good Morning America. (CC) News. (CC) Today. (CC)

2.00 3.00 3.30 4.00 4.30 5.00 6.00 7.00 8.00 8.30

abc1

prime7

win

ten

6.00 9.00 9.30 10.00 11.00 12.00 12.30 1.30 2.00 3.00 6.00 7.00 7.30 8.00 8.30 9.30

6.00 9.00 11.30 12.00 2.00 3.00 3.30 4.00 4.30 5.30 6.00 6.30 7.00 7.30

6.00 9.00 11.00 12.00

6.00 7.00 8.00 8.30 9.00 11.30

07/02

06/02 0602

8.30 9.20 9.35 10.30 11.05 11.35 12.30 1.25 2.15 3.05 4.00 4.30 5.00 5.30

tuesday

monday

12.30 1.00 1.45

Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. (R) Handy Manny. (R) Weekend Sunrise. (CC) Saturday Disney. (CC) DaVincibles. (CC) Zeke’s Pad. (R, CC) Sally Bollywood: Super Detective.

(R, CC) Dive Olly Dive! (R, CC) That ’70s Show. (PG, R, CC) Movie: Mulan II. (G, 04, R) Voices of Ming-Na, B.D. Wong, Mark Moseley, Lucy Liu. Movie: Ice Princess. (G, 05, R, CC) Michelle Trachtenberg, Kim Cattrall, Joan Cusack, Hayden Panettiere.

Mercurio’s Menu. (R, CC) News. (CC) How To Train Your Dragon Comes Alive. (PG, CC) Movie: Shark Tale. (G, 04, R, CC) Voices of Will Smith, Jack Black, Renée Zellweger, Angelina Jolie.

Movie: Air Force One. (M, 97, R, CC) Harrison Ford, Gary Oldman, Glenn Close, Wendy Crewson.

That ’70s Show. (PG, R, CC) Movie: Mexico City. (M, 00, R) Stacy Edwards, Robert Patrick.

Shopping.

6.00 6.30 9.00 10.00 10.30 11.00 11.30 12.00 1.00

10.00 11.00

0502

Rage. (PG) Spicks And Specks. (PG, R, CC) 7.30 ACT. (R, CC) Foreign Correspondent: Around The World And Back Again. (R, CC) Best Of Australian Story: The Girl From Boryslaw. (R, CC) Basketball. WNBL. Round 16.

Sydney Uni Flames v Dandenong Rangers. Highlights.

Golf. Australian Ladies Masters.

Third round.

Last Chance To See: Aye-Aye. (R, CC) News. (CC) New Tricks. (PG, R, CC) Accused. (M, CC) Charts stories of how ordinary individuals end up on trial. Distraught after her only son is killed on his first day at work, at a local factory, a woman resorts to desperate measures in an attempt to make someone admit responsibility for the accident.

The Jonathan Ross Show. (CC) Jonathan Ross presents an entertainment show featuring comedy, celebrity chat and the latest music.

Ashes To Ashes. (M, R, CC) Rage. (MA15+)

0702

10.05 10.35 11.10 11.35 12.20 12.35 1.35 2.25 2.50 4.00 4.30 5.00 5.30

News Breakfast. (CC) News. (CC) Business Today. (CC) Time Team. (R, CC) Big Ideas. (CC) Midday Report. (CC) Q&A. (R, CC) Meerkat Manor. (Final, G, CC) Question Time. (CC) Children’s Programs.

The Drum. (CC) News. (CC) 7.30. (CC) Foreign Correspondent. (Return, CC) Then The Wind Changed. (M, CC) Gareth Malone’s Extraordinary School For Boys. (CC) Artscape. (Return, G, CC) Lateline. (CC) The Business. (R, CC) Four Corners. (R, CC) Media Watch. (R, CC) Question Time. (CC) Trial & Retribution. (M, R, CC) Hungry Beast. (M, R, CC) Rage. (R) The New Inventors. (R, CC) Can We Help? (R, CC) Gardening Australia. (R, CC) Catalyst. (R, CC)

9.30 10.30 11.30 12.00 1.00 5.30

8.30 10.50 11.50 1.00 5.30

Sunrise. (CC) The Morning Show. (PG, CC) News. (CC) To Be Advised.

Dr Oz. (PG, CC) Surf Patrol. (R, CC) All For Kids. (R, CC) Spit It Out. (R, CC) News At 4.30. (CC) Deal Or No Deal. (CC) News. (CC) Today Tonight. (CC) Home And Away. (PG, CC) My Kitchen Rules. (PG, CC) The final team from group one, Thomas and Carla, may insist there are no sparks between them, but there is still plenty of fireworks as they race to serve up a three-course menu designed to impress. However, there is a surprise in store, after judges Pete Evans and Manu Feildel announce a twist no-one sees coming.

Movie: The Proposal. (PG, 09, R, CC) Sandra Bullock, Ryan Reynolds.

Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior.

(M, R, CC) Secrets Of A Billabong. (G, R) Shopping. (G) News. (CC)

9.00 10.00 11.00 12.00 12.30 1.30 2.30 3.00 3.30 5.00 5.30

1.00 2.00 3.00 3.30 4.00 4.30 5.30 6.00 6.30 7.00 7.30 8.30 9.00 9.30 11.10 12.10 12.40 1.35 2.30 3.00 3.30 5.00 5.30

Today. (CC) Mornings. (PG, CC) News. (CC) The Ellen DeGeneres Show.

(PG, CC) Excess Baggage. (R, CC) Days Of Our Lives. (PG, CC) Alive And Cooking. (G, R, CC) Magical Tales. (P, R, CC) Pyramid. (C, R, CC) News. (CC) Hot Seat. (G, CC) News. (CC) WIN News. (CC) A Current Affair. (CC) Excess Baggage. (CC) The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R, CC) Two And A Half Men. (Return, PG, CC) Top Gear. (PG, R, CC) Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares.

(MA15+, R, CC) WIN News Late Edition. (CC) Men Of A Certain Age. (M) 20/20. (CC) Entertainment Tonight. (CC) Danoz Direct. (G) Good Morning America. (CC) Early Morning News. (CC) Today. (CC)

9.30 10.30 11.30 12.30 4.00 4.30

12.00 1.00 2.00 3.00 3.30 4.00 4.30 5.00 6.00 7.00 8.00 8.30

10.30 11.30 12.30 4.00 4.30

19

sbs one Toasted TV. (CC) Dex Hamilton. (R, CC) Pearlie. (R, CC) H2O: Just Add Water. (R, CC) Hot 30 Countdown. (PG) Radar. (PG, CC) Hit Rater. (PG) Movie: The Good Witch’s Garden.

(G, 09, R) Catherine Bell, Chris Potter, Catherine Disher.

Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. (R, CC) Making Tracks. (Final, G) Escape With ET. News. (CC) Jamie’s Thirty Minute Meals. (R, CC) Undercover Boss USA. (Return, CC) The Graham Norton Show. (M, CC) An Idiot Abroad: The Bucket List.

(Return, M, CC) Comedians Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant send their friend Karl Pilkington around the world, completing a list of things everyone should do before they die.

To Be Advised.

Movie: The Weather Man. (MA15+, 05, R, CC) Nicolas Cage, Michael Caine, Hope Davis.

Infomercials. (PG, R) Religion. (PG)

6.00 1.00 2.25 3.30 3.40

Mass For You At Home. (G) Hillsong. (G) Totally Wild. (C, R, CC) Scope. (C, R, CC) Bilby Dreams. (G, R) The Hot 30 Countdown. (G) The Hot 30 Countdown. (PG) Pat Callinan’s 4x4 Adventures. (G) The Biggest Loser. (PG) Olivia’s Great Walk. (PG, R) Going Bush. (G, CC) All 4 Adventure. (G) Meet The Press. (Return, CC) The Bolt Report. (Return, CC) News At Five. (CC) The Project. (CC) Young Talent Time. (G, CC) Modern Family. (PG, CC) New Girl. (PG, CC) Homeland. (M, CC) House. (M, CC) Movie: Deception. (MA15+, 08, R, CC) Ewan McGregor, Hugh Jackman, Michelle Williams.

Infomercials. (PG, R) Joyce Meyer. (PG) Kenneth Copeland. (PG) James Robison. (PG) This Is Your Day With Benny Hinn.

(PG)

6.00 8.00 8.30 10.30 11.00 12.00 12.30 2.00 3.00

4.30 5.35 6.30 7.35 8.35

9.30

12.00 1.55 2.20 5.00 5.30

WorldWatch.

Béjart: The Show Must Go On. (R) Oscar Niemeyer. (PG, R) The Chopin Préludes.

The Hidden Life Of Masterpieces: Rembrandt. (R) PBS NewsHour. (CC) Hot Cities: Water, Water Everywhere. (R, CC) World News Australia. (CC) Monster Moves: Long Loads. (R, CC) RocKwiz. (PG, R, CC) Music quiz show featuring New Zealanders Anika Moa and Dave Dobbyn.

Movie: Red Cliff Pt 1. (08, CC) Tony Leung Chiu Wai, Fengyi Zhang, Takeshi Kaneshiro. During the third century, a scheming Chinese official pressures the emperor into declaring war on his rivals so he can unite the country under his own leadership.

Movie: Appleseed. (M, 04, R) Voices of Amanda Winn Lee, James Lyon, Mia Bradly.

The Jaquie Brown Diaries. (M, R) WeatherWatch.

Latin American News.

Portuguese News.

sbs one

4.00 5.00 6.00 6.30 7.30 8.30

10.00 11.35 1.50 5.00 5.05 5.40

WorldWatch.

Maltese News.

PopAsia.

Football Asia. (CC) Soccer. (CC) Match highlights.

FIFA Futbol Mundial. (CC) Speedweek. (CC) Al Jazeera News. (CC) First Australians: Freedom For Our Lifetime. (R, CC) Fix Me. (PG, R, CC) Cycling Central. (CC) Thalassa: Claire’s Creatures. (R, CC) World News Australia. (CC) Lost Worlds: A History Of Celtic Britain – Age Of Iron. (CC) The Tall Man. (M, CC) Charts the events which followed the death in custody of indigenous man, Cameron Doomadgee, in a police cell on Palm Island on the morning of November 19, 2004.

Roads To Memphis. (PG, R, CC) Movie: Cherry Blossoms.

(MA15+, 08, R) Elmar Wepper, Hannelore Elsner, Maximillian Brückner.

WeatherWatch.

WeatherWatch & Music.

Korean News.

Japanese News.

sbs one News. (CC) Toasted TV. (G, CC) Totally Wild. (C, CC) Wurrawhy. (P, R, CC) The Circle. (PG, CC) Gridiron. NFL. Super Bowl XLVI. New England Patriots v New York Giants.

From Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis.

Ready Steady Cook. (PG, R, CC) Judge Judy. (PG, CC) Infomercials. (PG, R, CC) Good Chef Bad Chef. (G, CC) The Bold And The Beautiful. (G, CC) News At Five. (CC) The Project. (CC) The Biggest Loser Australia. (PG, CC) Bondi Rescue. (Return, PG, CC) NCIS: Los Angeles. (M, CC) Kensi is forced to confront her feelings for Deeks after he is fired from the team and sent back to the LAPD. Hawaii Five-0. (M, CC) McGarrett heads to North Korea to help Jenna rescue her fiancé.

Law & Order: Criminal Intent.

(M, R, CC) David Letterman. (PG) Infomercials. (PG, R) Joyce Meyer. (PG) Religion. (PG)

6.00 WorldWatch.

1.00 Food Lovers’ Guide To Australia.

(R, CC) 1.30 Prototype This! (R, CC) 2.30 ADbc. (PG, R, CC) 3.00 Letters & Numbers. (R, CC) 3.30 Al Jazeera News. (CC) 4.00 The Journal. (CC) 4.30 FIFA Futbol Mundial. (R, CC) 5.00 The Crew. (R, CC) 5.30 Global Village: South Africa – KwaZulu-Natal. (R, CC) 6.00 Letters & Numbers. (CC) 6.30 World News Australia. (CC) 7.35 MythBusters: Flying Guillotine.

(PG, CC) 8.35 Freddie Flintoff Versus The World.

(M, CC) Former British Test cricketer Freddie Flintoff heads to Palm Springs in California.

9.30 Wilfred. (MA15+, R, CC) 10.00 South Park. (MA15+, CC) 10.30 World News Australia. (CC) 11.05 The World Game. (R) 12.05 SOS. (PG) 1.10 Movie: Fatso. (MA15+, 08) 2.55 WeatherWatch.

5.00 WeatherWatch & Music.

5.05 Korean News.

5.40 Japanese News.

News. (CC) Toasted TV. (G, CC) Totally Wild. (C, CC) Wurrawhy. (P, R, CC) The Circle. (PG, CC) Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. (G, R, CC) Dr Phil. (M, CC) The Doctors. (PG, CC) Ready Steady Cook. (PG, R, CC) Judge Judy. (PG, CC) Infomercials. (PG, R, CC) Good Chef Bad Chef. (G, CC) The Bold And The Beautiful. (G, CC) News At Five. (CC) The Project. (CC) The Biggest Loser Australia.

(PG, CC) Bondi Vet. (PG, CC) NCIS. (M, R, CC) After a petty officer McGee based a character on in his latest book is murdered, the team suspects someone with access to the manuscript is responsible.

Lie To Me. (M, R, CC) The Late Show With David Letterman. (PG) Infomercials. (PG, R) Joyce Meyer. (PG) Religion. (PG)

6.00 12.00 12.30 1.00 2.30

sbs one

3.00 3.30 4.00 4.30 5.30 6.00 6.30 7.30 8.30

9.30 10.30 11.05 12.50 1.50 2.50 5.00 5.05 5.40

WorldWatch.

Russian News.

Turkish News.

Movie: Children Of Heaven. (97, R) Here Comes The Neighbourhood.

(R, CC) Letters & Numbers. (R, CC) Al Jazeera News. (CC) The Journal. (CC) PBS NewsHour. (CC) Global Village. (R, CC) Letters & Numbers. (CC) World News Australia. (CC) Who Do You Think You Are? John Butler. (PG, R, CC) Make Me: Stay Awake. (PG, CC) Part 3 of 3. Michael Mosley decides to put the claim we only need a few hours sleep a night, if that, to the test.

Cutting Edge: Egypt’s Revolution – The End Of A Dictator. (PG, CC) World News Australia. (CC) Movie: Heaven, Hell…Earth. (M, 09) Mad Men. (PG, R, CC) Mad Men. (M, R, CC) WeatherWatch.

WeatherWatch & Music.

Korean News.

Japanese News.

2012

Nimmitabel Show 2012 SATURDAY 4TH FEBRUARY

President’s Report Nimmitabel Show – 2012 The 109th Annual Nimmitabel Show will Novice, Intermediate, Seniors and Open. be held on Saturday February 4, 2012 at Welcome back to the Woodchop and very popular Yard Dog Trials. our picturesque Showground.

For the children, there will Gates open at 8am.

It will be the first be a Patting Paddock Monaro Show in the and Farmyard Nursery, ‘Year of the Farmer’. a magician, who Firstly I would like will perform twice to thank our many during the day, face volunteers who painting, scavenger give countless hunt, poddy calf hours each rides, dodgem year to make cars, jumping this event such castle, decorated a success. bike competition, Without their Miss/Mr Tiny effort and Tots and Miss/ contribution Mr Junior there would Showperson be no Show.

Competition, I would like to Best Costume see a big crowd Competition. in attendance to The four rings for support their efforts. the horse events will I would also like to be non-stop and we take this opportunity to expect to even thank our sponsors. surpass last years Their contribution is fantastic success in acknowledged in our Show this area.

Schedule and during the Show and we ask readers to patronize these Two bands will perform businesses. during the day and in the late The pavilion will once again feature many afternoon it will be on for all in high quality exhibits. the Inaugural Mates Race.

Fruit and veggies, flowers, cooking, This years Show will be needle work, quilting, photography, wool officially opened by popular judging, home brew, condiments, foods ABC Breakfast Host, Ian and art and crafts.

Campbell.

Also present Also Nimmitabel Public School will display will be Dr Mike Kelly, John a school work exhibit.

Barilaro, Mayor Dean Lynch, With another good season behind us, the Deputy Mayor, Bronnie Taylor sheep, cattle and goat judging should and other Councillors. be of a high standard and in the same Finally, this year Nimmitabel busy area we will be hosting our second is hosting the Zone 3 Sheep Shear Competition with over 30 Finals of The Land, Sydney entries expected in four categories – Showgirl Competition on

KYDRABAH MURRAY GREYS

February 11. Our 2012 Showgirl is Laura Clarke. With her combination of rural knowledge, enthusiasm and professionalism I am sure she will do us proud.

What you can go and see at the 2012 Nimmitabel Show: • Pavillion Exhibits • Sheep, cattle and Goat Judging and exhibits • Judging Competition • Huge variety of horse events over four rings all day • Yard Dog Trials • Sheep Shear Competition Nimmitabel Show Society president, John •Novelty Horse Riding Events, Harrington.

Funkana Ring for Pony Club riders • Bands • Full Children’s Programme • Meet our 2012 Showgirl, Laura Clarke • Plenty of good food • Vintage Cars and Engines • Licensed bar • Farmyard Nursery and Patting Paddock • Meet your local politicians • Magician • Poddy Calf Rides at lunchtime Please come along and enjoy the • Children’s Scavenger Hunt 2012 Nimmitabel Show. It promises • Carnival rides to be bigger and better than ever, with something to entertain all ages and interests. Remember entry for children 12 years and under is FREE. John Harrington President.

Pictured: Inset: Showgirl Laure Clarke was sashed on Australia Day. Nimmitabel Show will again have an extensive horse program on February 4.

THE LOLLY SHOP

NIMMITABEL “OLD MINTON FARMSTAY”

Enquiries: Howard Charles - “Kydrabah” Ph: 6454 6403 Fax: 6454 6261 E: kydrabah@bigpond.com

Proud supporter & sponsor of the 2011 Nimmitabel Show

Self Contained Holiday Accommodation for up to 12 guests.

Only 4 kms from Nimmitabel.

Peaceful, Private and Picturesque.

Dog and Horse Friendly.

Phone Bronwyn or Paul on 64546 242.

Ph: 6454 6237

Bulls available for private sale

Enquiries: Greg & Nikki Alcock ‘Greenland’ 700 Greenlands road, Nimmitabel 2631 PH (02) 64546245 Email: Greenland@skymesh.com.au

ALUDA K H HEREFORDS & MERINOS

Breeding for red meat (muscle) & milk

2012

Nimmitabel Show 2012 SATURDAY 4TH FEBRUARY

Good quality sheep show

The Nimmitabel Show being the first of our local shows has become notorious for a good quality sheep show. Thanks to our valued sponsors we have over $2000 worth of prizes on offer at this year’s Nimmitabel Show Sheep section.

We cater for March and August Shorn Stud Merino Sheep with separate classes.

The Nimmitabel Show has always been very well supported by our local stud Merino breeders and we value their support and the high standard of exhibits with many of these sheep going onto the Canberra Royal, the Sydney Royal and the Bendigo Sheep Show, many achieving championships at these shows.

MALCOM & PAM SHELLEY We appreciate the cost of preparing sheep for shows and how PH: 6452 2913 difficult it is. However due to the high cost of feed we would like to remind competitors we do have an unhoused section and would like to build it up.

Last year’s show the Merino Flock ewes were well represented in numbers and quality and we hope we Congratulates all the Local can build up this section.

Show Committees for Gauging by the amount of Prime lambs that are sold at the saleyards achieving their goals and in Cooma as well as Wagga Wagga putting on great Rural Shows saleyards, there is certainly a lot of - Nimmitabel prime lamb breeders on the Monaro, - 68th Annual Dalgety Show the stewards of the sheep section would welcome an increase in entries - Year of the Farmer, Cooma Show for this section.

- Bombala & Delegate Unfortunately the Meat Sheep section had a very poor attendance last year ∙ NEW & USED CAR SALES so any Meat Sheep Stud breeders out

Team of 16 Bulls went to Wodonga

Bulls are available for PRIVATE SALE on property

ALPINE MOTOR GROUP

∙ Extended Warranty Available ∙ Finance & Insurance ∙ Agents for Discovery Horse Floats

Your

comp

lete M

otor

ing Ex 28 - 32 Bombala St, perie nce Cooma NSW 2630 Ph: 6452 1044 Fax: 6452 1436

LINRAY FINANCE & LEASING

ONE CONTACT ONE STOP FINANCE! Don’t waste your valuable time dealing with the banks, call us today and we’ll do all the work for you!

Linray Finance & Leasing have many years experience in obtaining finance for a wide variety of businesses in New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory, Victoria and Queensland.

We specialise in obtaining funding for the following equipment: r .PUPS 7FIJDMFT r 5SBOTQPSU r $POTUSVDUJPO r -PHHJOH r 1SJOUJOH r $PNQVUJOH As we have direct access to Australia’s leading banking and finance companies we can save you time and effort as we: r $PNQMFUF UIF BQQMJDBUJPO r /FHPUJBUF r $PNQMFUF UIF EPDVNFOUBUJPO Whether your finance requirements are large or small, we are committed to service and can be contacted seven days a week.

We kindly invite you to contact us at our office on 02 6299 5855 or on the following mobile phone number: Anthony Rayner - 0418 625 312

Linray Finance & Leasing 5/1 Buttle Street, Queanbeyan NSW 2620

there, consider coming to the Nimmitabel show for great prizes.

The Sheep section appreciates the support of our very valued sponsors, who have given over $2000 worth of prizes to offer at this years show, Ancare, who have donated three pots of sheep drench for the Grand Champion Ewe and Ram and Supreme Exhibit, Cooma Rural, Sullivan Family, Greenland Merino Stud, Elders, Landmark, Haylock Partners, MMA Breeders, Boudjah Stud, Rick Hain, Jemalong Wool and M & C Caldwell.

We look forward to seeing all our fellow sheep breeders at the Nimmitabel show on Saturday February 4, for entries phone 64 53 6244.

Jenny and John Alcock Sheep Stewards

Stud cattle section Yet another year is over and a new show season is upon us.

As the stud cattle steward of the Nimmitabel show I would like to invite everyone from around the Monaro to come along and check out the top stud cattle on parade The stud judging will begin at 9.30am and the commercials will follow.

Little shows find it hard to attract exhibitors and spectators so if you don’t have anything planned, come and have a look.

This year again we hope to try and have a full stud and commerical cattle section for the public to view, and also many different breeds to see including, Herefords, Angus, Santa Gertrudis, Limousines, Murray Grey and maybe a few Shorthorns.

We have recently completed an upgrade to the stud cattle area of the showground, including completing a new stud cattle shed to accommodate the growing numbers and modifications to the cattle yards.

If anyone wants more information please feel free to give us a ring on 6454 6245.

Pictured: Rosskin Angus Stud exhibited the supreme champion beef exhibit at the 2011 show.

COOLROOM FOR HIRE CONTACT FRANKS BUTCHERY Phone Brad 6452 1634 or 0417 407 049

The weather is warmer, the BBQ is out, purchase all your BBQ meat

• STEAKS • RISSOLES • SAUSAGES • CHOPS

TALK TO YOUR FRIENDLY BUTCHER...

Fatz Cutz Quality Meat 22 Bombala St, Cooma

Ph: 6452 1634

FREE HOME DELIVERY COOMA AREA* *conditions apply

AVAILABLE

2012

Nimmitabel Show 2012 SATURDAY 4TH FEBRUARY

Judging competitions Zone finals at Nimmitabel Show 2012 Would you like the chance to become a local and Royal Show judge of Merino sheep, meat sheep, Merino fleece and beef cattle, open to ages 15 to 25 years.

Winners of the Zone Finals in Nimmitabel then go on to compete in the State Finals at Sydney Royal Easter Show, the winners of the State Finals go onto compete in the National Judging Competitions, these are held in a different State each year.

The Condobolin P & H Association will invite the winner of the State Final in the Merino Sheep Competition to accompany the Judge as associate judge at the 2012 Don Brown Memorial Merino Ewe Competition, Condobolin, to gain valuable experience. The winner will be the guest of the Committee with all expenses paid.

Nimmitabel Show is currently one of the most unique shows around the district as it hosts the Zone Finals of the Judging Competitions.

The five sections of the judging competition are Merino sheep judging, meat sheep judging, Merino fleece judging, beef cattle judging and cattle parading.

The judging competitions are a great asset to the Nimmitabel Show as they give young adults a chance to win the Zone Finals, and proceed to Sydney Royal Show and The National Judging Competitions Finals, also to be asked to judge by local shows and other districts shows and ewe competitions.

Through participating in these sections

a small replica of the trophy to keep.

This competition is run on a point score system. The judges must compete in all five sections and it doesn’t matter if you win each section or not you will receive points for participation in each section.

This year’s total of $2330 donations, will go towards the prize money and each contestant that participates in the State Finals at Sydney Royal Easter Show will receive $100 traveling money for each section they represent.

We would like to thank Merial Australia for being our major sponsor, Hooks Pharmacy, ANZ Bank Cooma, David Shelley, Emily Alcock Memorial, Bush Basics, Nungar Plain Santa Gertrudis Stud, Kydrabah Murray Grey Stud, Jim and Sue Jardine, Monaro Merino Association Commercial Branch, The Lott Food Store and Monaro Angus Breeders Association for their sponsorship.

Junior beef cattle judging at last year’s show.

Anyone wishing to enter the Judging Competitions can contact Jenny Alcock on 6453 6244; or come to the Judging young adults have the opportunity to meet 10 entrants then three place winners can Competition Marquee on Nimmitabel new people, gain life skills and gain further compete in the State Finals at the Sydney show day Saturday February 4 between knowledge of the rural sector.

Royal Easter Show.

9.30 and 10am. The judging competition The Cattle Paraders is different to the other The Overall Champion judge of all five starts at 10am. sections, the age of the competitors is 13 zone final sections will win the Emily to 19 years of age, and 19 to 25 years.

Alcock Memorial Perpetual Trophy, with In the meat sheep, Merino fleece and the beef cattle judging competitions the first and second place winners are eligible to compete in the State Finals, where as the Merino sheep judging competition the first place winner only is eligible to compete in the State Finals, the Cattle Paraders if there is

INCREASE CARRYING CAPACITY AND PROFITS WITH A PROVEN JOHN SHEARER PASTURE DRILL

BOUDJAH MERINOS Proud to support the Nimmitabel Show t $PVMUFS 5ZOF %SJMM t %VBM #PPU "EBQUPS t 5ZOF %SJMM Features include:

Clamp-on fully adjustable tynes, coulters & discs Easy calibration Easy to change sowing rates via 31 speed gearbox In cab electric monitor Sows; clover, rye grass, oats & many seed varieties

Positive level lift system & fast accurate depth control Distributors and rubber gates on aluminium shafts Remote greasing for grain/fert. shaft bearings Four sowing widths from 1.9m to 3.4m

DIRECT DRILL EXISTING PASTURE WITH A JOHN SHEARER PASTURE DRILL Gudair Vaccinated and Brucellosis accredited CONTACT

Michael Green 02 6452 6651 boudjah@bigpond.net.au

Gregory Abraham AMIAME Proprietor LMD 12556

40 Polo Flat Road, Cooma NSW 2630 Ph: 02 6452 1605 Fax: 02 6452 3485 ssc@exemail.com.au

Nimmitabel Show 2012

2012

SATURDAY 4TH FEBRUARY

Plenty to see, eat and do at Nimmitabel Needlework Have you finished a quilt in the last year, knitted a layette, crocheted a shawl or indulged in some spinning? If you have completed any items of needlework why not bring them along and enter them in the Nimmitabel Show on Saturday February 4?

There are lots of great prizes, especially with our newest major sponsor â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hall of fabricsâ&#x20AC;? in Cooma, offering three of these prizes.

Some of our other sponsors include the Fabric Salon in Cooma, Julietâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s House of Quilting in Nimmitabel and the Nimmitabel CWA. Entries may be brought in on Friday afternoon from 3pm to 7pm or Saturday morning before the 9am deadline.

year as a sponsor for two classes. We thank all our sponsors for their continued support of the section.

Entry for under 16 years is free, so stewards are looking for lots of entries for 2012.

Fruit and Vegetables The Fruit and Vegetable Section of the 2012 Nimmitabel show

Food Tips for cooking: No cooling rack marks on cakes Cover rack with paper or tea towel to prevent lines.

Oven bags are great for wrapping cakes for presentation.

Nimmitabel Bakery is back this

An Agribusiness dedicated to YOU At Elders, we have a network of agents covering all areas of Agribusiness that ensures our clients optimum services.

Rob Nicholl 0428 973 520

John Scarlett 0419 692 007

Rob Nicholl 0428 973 520 Tim Schofield 0428 526 733

Patrice Ingram 0458307347 Helen Brewis 0408 084 877

Rob Nicholl 0428 973 520 Tim Schofield 0428 526 733

Alison Caldwell 0427 485 780

Patrice Ingram 0458307347

Helen Brewis 0408 084 877

Leanne Bujalski Margie Rankin

71 Massie St, Cooma NSW 2630 Telephone : 0264 521000 Fax: 0264 523521 Email: coomabranch@elders.com.au

Australian Wool & Pastoral Agency Ltd T/AS Monaro Wool Services & Schute Bell Badgery Lumby

Wool Marketing - Not just wool selling

Cooma Office & Wool Store 54-56 Polo Flat Road, Cooma NSW 2630

Ph: 64524494 Fax: 64524464 Call in and see Ross, Ben, Natalee, Brett, Peter and Richard Other wool stores at: Queanbeyan - Richard Blyton Mobile: 0427 910 151 Bombala - Phone: 6458 3720 Fridays 9am - 5pm Bega - Robert Cummins Mobile: 0429 494 922 Bega Agricultural Supplies Friday 9am - 5pm

1FSTPOBM 4FSWJDF t 'BSN 1JDL VQ t 1SPNQU 1BZNFOU 8PPM .BSLFUJOH "TTJTUBODF t 8PPM 1BDLT

usually attracts good entries.

We hope that everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gardens have been able to produce some well grown fruit and vegetables although lately conditions have become a little bit dry.

Stewards would; welcome new exhibitors. Free entry in the student section may encourage school children to place some entries from their family garden.

We thank sponsors Plumb Motors and Nimmitabel Country Club for their continuing support.

Photography The photography section is shaping up to be bigger and bigger each year.

Again we are well supported by our sponsors, including new sponsor Schooâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Studio, with great prizes up for grabs.

There has been a new section added this year for children under 12.

New classes have been added as well as some extra prize money.

Check these out in the schedule.

Entry details are to be in by 7pm on Friday February 3 by email, phone or can be brought to showground along with exhibits between 3pm and 7pm on Friday February 3.

Exhibits only will be accepted on the morning of the show and these are to be there no later than 8am.

No late entries will be accepted.

So check out the schedule or go on line at nimmitabelshow.com

Arts and crafts There are many and varied classes in this section just as there are many and varied crafty people in the world.

We have classes for painting, toys, dolls, scrapbooking, pottery and beading.

We thank our sponsors for their continued support. Junior entries are free and you never know we may uncover a budding artist amongst them. Entries and exhibits can be taken to the showground between 3pm and 6pm on Friday February 3 or no later than 9am on show day.

Flowers A rose by any other name would still smell so do dahlias, gladioli and pansies. These are just some of the many classes in this section. Hopefully there will be some exceptional blooms this year after all our summer rain. Entries are free due to the kind sponsorship of the Nimmitabel Garden Club who together with out other sponsors we thank for their support.

There are three sections in the juniors to cater for all ages.

Rules regarding this section can be found in the schedule or on line at nimmitabelshow.com

Condiments A new steward for this section, Lainie Lawson, has taken over from Pat Tozer (who has stepped down after many years of service).

Please take along a bottle of jam, pickles or jelly to our condiment section.

Entries can be dropped off on Friday afternoon or Saturday morning before 9am.

We thank sponsors Rawleighs Healthcare, Nimmitabel Country Club for Most Successful Home brew Exhibitor Overall in the school age childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nine green bottles hanging on the wall; section.

Well in this case there are nine classes for all you Nimmitabel CWA and Inese Burgess for the home brewers to have a go at making some. This Perpetual trophy for the Most Successful Exhibitor might make it harder for the judge to judge as well Classes 1-29. as quenching his thirst. Please remember that in Class 5 you must name what the beer is.

Our usual sponsors are with us again this year, they are Kydrabah Murray Greys, H Thistleton as well as the John Burgess Perpetual Trophy.

2012

Nimmitabel Show 2012 SATURDAY 4TH FEBRUARY

Nimmitabel Show Shear is on again Following the success of last year’s Nimmitabel Show Shear it will be on again bigger and better.

The Cottage Park Merino Stud Nimmitabel Show Shear competition was formed to promote and encourage excellence within the shearing industry, interest in wool and an appreciation of the art and skill of sheep shearing. This competition will showcase the professional work ethic and standards, which contribute to an efficient wool harvesting and optimum clip preparation that in turn will benefit end users of Australian wool.

This year the competition will be held in the sheep pavilion where spectators and competitors can watch the shearing, sheep judging and junior judging; and you can check out the commercial sheep and fat lambs.

The Cottage Park Merino Stud Nimmitabel Show Shear competition will consist of four sections, including: · Elders Novice Section · Brewis Intermediate Section · Jemalong Senior Section · Gordon Litchfield Wool Open Section Each competitor will shear two sheep in the heats and

finalist will shear four sheep in the finals (learners will shear one sheep in the heats and two sheep in the finals).

This year thanks to our valued sponsors we have plenty of prize money plus prizes, trophies and ribbons.

The Hazeldean Encouragement award will also be awarded to the shearer of the judge’s choice. This award has been created to encourage a shearer of the judges choice to continue to shearing to the high standard they are.

MOTORCYCLE WEAR LEATHER GOODS SADDLERY, T-SHIRTS & LOTS MORE Blackmax Motorwear/Nimmitabel Leather Bombala Street, Nimmitabel, NSW 2631

Ph: 02 6454 6477

www.blackmax.com.au

The Cottage Park Merino Stud Nimmitabel Show Shear competition will begin registration at 8.30am, ready for a 9am start on February 4, 2012. The competition will run all day until the finals are completed.

For more information please visit nimmitabelshowshear. wikispaces.com

For further details regarding the competition, please contact Bev Alcock on (02) 6453 5538 or bevpat@skymesh.com.au.

COOMA At Landmark, we have a network of 2000 amazing people working across all areas of agribusiness: • Farm Services

• Merchandise

• Fertiliser

• Livestock

• Finance

• Real Estate

• Insurance

•Wool

Nimmitabel’s Mate’s Race

20 Murray St, Cooma Office: 6452 6565

Come and have a bit of fun with friends and family by Entry $10 per team. entering the Nimmitabel Mates Race.

For further enquiries All you have to do is get a friend (two people per team) please contact and enter on the day at the Show Shear Competition.

Bev Alcock on There will be various obstacles throughout the course but 0458 493 389 or you will be sure to make it through without your horse. You bevpat@skymesh.com.au have to come along to see the course.

There will be prize money up for grabs but also many laughs and fun to be had.

MELRAY MEAT CO. PTY LTD SUPPLYING MEAT TO THE FOOD SERVICE INDUSTRY

South East Rural Supplies · · · · · ·

Materials Patchwork Cottons Buttons Patterns Quilting Classes

Cooma- Monaro - Snowy Mountains and Coastal regions

Euroa Country Clothing Australia’s No. 1 Brand

THE FABRIC SALON 42 Vale St, Cooma Ph: 6452 3480

YOUR LOCAL SEWING SPECIALIST CLASSES AVAILABLE

› Hard-wearing Baxter & Blundstone Boots › Drenches & Herbicides › Stock Feed › Electric Fencing & Equipment › Fertilizer

◊ Pure Wool (like silk!) Underwear ◊ Bluedog & Euroa Jeans

92 Vale St, Cooma Ph/Fax: 6452 3511

NUNGAR PLAIN Santa Gertrudis Stud

· Excellent temperamentideal for cross breeding · Easy calving · Easy to handle

Aaron & Bandit - Champion 2011 Cooma

• Cooma’s Lamb Specialists • Suppliers of Vacuum Packed Meats

Contact: Emma Rourke: 0418 247 009 or Steve Dorahy: 0428 523 197 Unit 8 Ortner Building, Polo Flat Rd, Cooma Office: 6452 5260 | F: 6452 6150 E: melraymeat@bigpond.com

Come & see us at the 2012 Nimmitabel Show Leeam & Millie

Champion Bull - Cooma Show

Will & Jenny Crowe “Bridlesdale” 820 Slacks Creek Road Cooma Phone: 02 6452 4424 Mobile: 0419 463 332

News

Wednesday February 1, 2012

25

New Dalgety fire shed officially opened A large and happy crowd from Dalgety, Berridale, Jindabyne and surrounding districts attended the Australia Day opening of the Dalgety Rural Fire shed.

Charlie Roberson, life member and the oldest living member of the Dalgety brigade, had the honour of officially opening the shed.

Charlie declared the shed open by unveiling a plaque attached to one wall of the shed.

NSW Rural Fire Service, Monaro Team, Operations Officer, Barry Aitchison said the Dalgety brigade was commenced in 1940.

“In 1957 the brigade built a small shed in the Dalgety township.

“In 1980 a second shed was built which was added onto in the 1990s.”

Barry pointed out there had been major fires in the area in 1939, 1952, the 1990s and 2003, so there was definitely a need for a bigger shed to house fire fighting equipment.

He paid tribute to past life members, Ossie Wellsmore, Pip Cogan, Kevin McMahon and Jack Walters.

Captain of the brigade, Eric Corby said the old sheds were outdated.

NSW Rural Fire Service, Monaro Team, Operations Officer, Barry Aitchison, Captain of the Dalgety brigade, Eric Corby, new life “They flooded when it rained and there was just member of the Dalgety Bush Fire Brigade, Rita Wroe and the Dalgety brigade’s oldest living member, Charlie Roberson. no room in them.

“We certainly needed a bigger shed and with the help of brigade members, here it is.”

A shed to be proud of.

She said the DDCA worked hard to better the Dalgety Eric thanked all the members who had toiled very hard, Snowy River Shire mayor, John Cahill said the shire had community and she remarked on the great result of the painting, fencing, concreting, digging holes, gravelling the contributed to the funding for the shed and added that water release into the river in 2011. front apron and helping to move all the fire equipment to former mayor, Richard Wallace had worked hard to get the She said the DDCA had decided to have its own the new shed. new Dalgety fire shed.

Australia Day award and the recipient for 2012 was Judy Eric also thanked Barry and said without Barry there During the official opening Barry awarded life Walters. wouldn’t have been a new shed and there certainly membership of the Dalgety Bush Fire Brigade to Rita Vickii said over the years Judy had done so much for the wouldn’t be decent fire brigades in the area.

Wroe, who he said was a long time member of the brigade Dalgety and district community.

To call it a shed is a misnomer. and was always there to help in times of need.

The crowd celebrated the opening of the new shed and The structure is large enough to house four tankers, After the opening, president of the Dalgety and District Australia Day as only Australians do, by tucking into a trailers and other equipment and has a large meeting room Community Association, Vickii Wallace spoke about traditional Australia Day barbecue. with facilities.

Australia Day.

Recipient of the inaugural Dalgety and District Community Association’s Australia Day Award, Judy Walters with DDCA president, Vickii Wallace.

Life member of the Dalgety Bush Fire Brigade, Charlie Roberson officially opened the brigade’s new shed.

What’s happening @ the Banjo 4.30pm Monday to Friday Happy hour

1 Kosciuszko Road Jindabyne NSW 2627 Australia Ph: (02) 6456 2372

-

1800 046 275

www.banjopatersoninn.com.au

6.30pm

Bistro opened 7 days Lunch & Dinner om 4.00pm r f y a d r u t a S izzle every Free sausage s Live entertainment every Friday/Saturday night

oon Punters Club Saturday aftern

Jackpot $1850.00

26

Directory Guide

Wednesday February 1, 2012

Tell them how good a job you can do!

BUILDERS

CONCRETING

PAINTING SERVICES

Lloyd Campbell

Painting

SUNRISE BUILDING

& PROPERTY SERVICES PTY LTD t 1SPKFDU .BOBHFNFOU t 3FTJEFOUJBM $PNNFSDJBM $POTUSVDUJPO t &YUFOTJPOT t #BUISPPN ,JUDIFOT 3FOPWBUJPOT t 1SPQFSUZ .BJOUFOBODF t 4QFDJBMUZ 4IFET TIFBSJOH TIFET FUD

t 3VSBM 'FODJOH

â&#x20AC;¢ Domestic and Commercial â&#x20AC;¢ Interior and Exterior â&#x20AC;¢ New work and repaints

4FSWJDJOH BMM BSFB T BDSPTT UIF .POBSP

NO JOB IS TOO SMALL

+PIO %FCCJF 4DIXBS[ .C PS 1I F TVOCVJMEJOH!XFTUOFU DPN BV

HANDYMAN

Lloyd Campbell Painting SERVICES ALSO PO Box 1440 Cooma AVAILABLE Phone: 6452 3494 Mobile: 0413357423 Email: lloydandsara@bigpond.com

LIC NO: 37754

CARPET CLEANING, GENERAL CLEANING

AXE

FOR ALL YOUR DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL CLEANING NEEDS t $BSQFU 6QIPMTUFSZ TUFBN DMFBO t 8JOEPX DMFBOJOH t %PNFTUJD $PNNFSDJBM $MFBOJOH t )BSE øPPS TUSJQ TFBM t 8PPE øPPS SFTUPSBUJPOT TBOEJOH öOJTIJOH t 3FOUBM FYJU DMFBOT t #VJMEFST FYJU DMFBOT t )PVS 'MPPE %BNBHF &NFSHFODJFT

PO Box 661 Cooma NSW 2630

Magiclean â&#x20AC;¢ Carpet and Upholstery STEAM â&#x20AC;¢ Cleaning and Protection â&#x20AC;¢ Window Cleaning, Domestic & Commercial Cleaning. â&#x20AC;¢ Hard Surface Strip & Polish, (Tiles, Lino & Slate) â&#x20AC;¢ Leather Cleaning & Conditioning

24 Hour Emergency Flood Relief 02 6452 7648 0402 205 987 Ph/Fax: Email: magiclean@optusnet.com.au WILDLIFE RESCUE

6456 1313 LOOKING AFTER OUR KOSCIUSZKO ORPHANS

L.A.O.K.O

24 HOUR WILDLIFE RESCUE 6456 1313

Ph : 0406 995 228

HOME

Specs

COOMA

NEXT EYE TESTING

February 28 Visioncare and DVA suppliers

Email : axecleaning@optusnet.com.au ADVERTISE

OPTOMETRIST

171 Sharp Street Cooma Ph/Fax 6452 1048 1800 678 880 Mob 0412 439 550

MP00089

CLEANING SERVICES

Monaro

HIRE

NOW HIRE IT , ITâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SO EASY WITH COOMA TOOL & PLANT HIRE

EQUIPMENT HIRE FOR THE TRADESMEN, BUILDER, HANDYMAN & WOMEN

Big distribution

New Kango 950, with Vinyl/Tile Lifter, and Concrete Drilling Accessories.

Better value for money!

20ft JLG Scissor Lift

Bobcat 463 with Tight Access Kit -

for all those hard to reach places

Call 6452 0313 to advertise

COOMA TOOL & PLANT HIRE 4 Vale St, Cooma

Ph: 6452 1705

Directory Guide

Wednesday February 1, 2012

Tell them how good a job you can do!

TREE SERVICES

FUNERAL SERVICES

27

HIRE

LIGHTNINGSTRIKES TREE SURGERY DDean Hooper H

43 Denison St Cooma NSW 2630 Phone (02) 6452 2094, Mobile 0412 650 144 allensfunerals@snowy.net.au Alan & Catherine Dodd

Thomas Leone

FOR ALL YOUR TREE SOLUTION’S REMOVAL’S PRUNING STUMP GRINDING CLIMBING WOOD CHIPPING

FREE QUOTES 17m Cherry Picker 12m Tipper

Providing a professional and understanding service

5.5 Tonne Excavator with Grab

With convenience of arrangements In your home or at our premises

O2 6452 1444

Home: 6454 6044

24 hours 7 Days FDA Assurance of Quality

0438 954 817 GRAPHIC DESIGN

Owner Operator Insured

NIMMITABEL NSW Covering all areas

INSURANCE

MOTOR

T MOTORS & M

Flyers Business Cards Logos Invitations Brochures Posters And more

Your Design Specialists

Ph: 6452 5381 220-226 Sharp St, Cooma In The Monaro Post building

Auto Dismantling New & Used Spare Parts Mechanical Repairs Rego Checks Tyres - New, Used & Recaps New Trailers

Relax. Our flood cover is automatic.

MP00007

GRAPHIC DESIGN

Dean 0417 671 062 Michelle 0488 040 843

Unlike most insurers, GIO Home and Contents Insurance gives you automatic cover for flood damage, including flash floods, storms and rising rivers, as well as flooding from dishwashers and hot water systems, burst pipes, tsunamis and more.

24 HOUR TOWING Visit your local GIO Agent at 51 Vale Street, Cooma NSW 2630 or call 6452 3474.

404 Monaro Hwy PO Box 981 Cooma NSW 2630

Ph: 02 6452 5250 Fax: 02 6452 5549 Mob: 0414 484 180

MUSIC LESSONS

Catherina Evans is an Authorised Representative of GIO General Limited/Ltd ABN 22 002 861 583 AFS Licence No 229873, the issuer of these products. High tides and rising sea levels are not covered. Other conditions and exclusions also apply.

Approved applicants only. Please read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement before making any decisions regarding any of our Home and Contents Insurance products. Contact GIO on 13 10 10 for a copy.

16583 23/03/11 A

SECURITY ENGRAVING

ARE YOU READY TO ROCK!

Rock guitar lessons now available.

What ever music you’re into we’ll have you playing like a pro in no time.

Metallica, ac/dc, red hot chili peppers, green day, Jack Johnson...

We teach all these guitar styles and more: - Contemporary rock, - Hits from the 90’s, 80’s, 70’s, 60’s & 50’s - Country - Blues - Classical

Individual private lessons tailored to suit your goals.

COOMA SCHOOL OF MUSIC Shop 2 Parkview Arcade 123 Sharp Street COOMA

www.coomamusic.com.au Ph: (02) 6452 6067

REALESTATE

Attention Students, Tradies, Teachers, Professionals. Anyone who uses an iPad, Mobile, Calculator, Power Tools, Fire-arms...

COOMA TROPHY &

Gift Centre

94 Vale St, Cooma (Opposite the Library) Ph: 6452 2444 E: info@coomatrophy.com.au

ADVERTISE

WELCOME TO THE NEW LOOK FISK & NAGLE · Amanda Rook: Sales · Chrissy Humphreys: Property Manager · Kelly Bertossi: Sales/Administration · Caroline Lynch: Property Management

A new location and a new fresh approach to property management and sales.

Shop 3 Centennial Plaza, Cooma Ph: 6452 4043

Big distribution Better value for money!

Call 6452 0313 to advertise

28

Grassroots

Wednesday February 1, 2012

Heavy trade lambs sell to $135 at Cooma sale Cooma Associate Agents yarded 6200 lambs and 4800 sheep at Cooma on Monday January 23.

Quality was mixed across the sheep penned whilst the lamb quality was good. Trade lambs were in short supply and sold to a top of $135, while restocker lambs were easier up to $10 per head.

Mutton quality was mixed with a bigger percentage of plain, light sheep.

Restockers were active on suitable lines and these remained firm but mutton fell $5 to $10 head.

Quotations Heavy trade lambs $120- $135; Medium trade lambs $100 to $118; Light trade lambs $88 to $96; Store lambs $70 to $92; Plain, light plambs $40 to $60; 1st cross ewe lambs $100 to $130; Best wethers $81 - $103; Heavy ewes $74 - $86; Medium to light sheep $30 - $55; Merino ewe weaners to $85.50; 1st cross ewes 1 ½- 2 1/2yrs $150 to $180.

Next Cooma sale February 6, Monaro Merino sale Monday February 13.

Sales included: Lambs Brookglen, Lmk, 47, $135; WC & DI McDonad, BC, 50, $130; Sutton Bros, BC,l20, $124; Brookglen, Lmk, 61, $118; D Whiting, E, 103, $115.50; Quartz Hill, BC, 34, $115; R McPaul, Lmk, 16, $113; SJ & BJ Manning, MLP, 55, $110; Brabon F/T, MLP, 4, $110; WC & DI McDonald, BC, 111, $113.80; P & M Sands, Lmk, 51, $106; McGufficke Pt, E, 123, $104;

DA & S Litchfield,JM, 32, $101; SJ & BJ Manning, MLP, 50, $100; MT Marshall, MLP, 71, $100; D & S Blyton, E, 27, $95; McGufficke PT, E, 34, $92.

Numeralla Bega, E, 85 1st X ewe lms, $100; LA & MC Weston, Lmk, 170 Merino ewe weaners, $85; Brabon FT, MLP, 99 M/w 1 1/12 yrs Sept shn, $66

Store lambs SA O’Neill, Lmk, 165, $92; Riverview, Lmk, 109, $91; RJ Hain, E, 17, $89.80; MJ & CR Fletcher, E, 37, $89; MT Marshall, MLP, 122, $90; RC, JF & PF Campbell, MLP, 72, $87; WC & DI McDonald, BC, 50, $85.20; DA & S Litchfield, JM, 50, $80; M Power, BC, 50, $73.50; L Karja, JM, 75, $70.

Mutton (wethers) LA Stewart, JM, 10, $103.60; Fraser Bros, MLP, 150, $98; BJ &LK Tozer, MLP, 91, $93; TD Lewis, Lmk, 41, $90; I Ingram, Lmk, 55, $83; AR Wilson, E, 51, $83; P Bottom, E, 100, $81; DA & S Litchfield, JM, 101, $80.

Ewes J & R Golby, E, 41, $86; WC & DI McDoanld, BC, 55, $76; KA & RM Weston, Lmk, 60, $84; Ibisberg P/L, MLP, 85; LA Stewart, JM, 20, $56; Knockalong, MLP, 20, $55; M Emerton, BC, 12, $59

cap

Restocker sheep GM Stubbs, MLP, 129 1st X ewes, 1 1/2yrs, NSM, $165; McGufficke Part, E, 128 1st X ewes lms, $130;

Research finds tea tree oil effective against Season ideal for spike in sheep fly strike and lice infestations barber’s pole worm laid on the wool for up to six weeks.

“Tea-tree oil could be effective as a preventative treatment for wounds caused by mulesing, tail docking or any wound likely to be struck. It has also been shown to have antibacterial properties and is suggested to have wound healing effects,” Dr James said.

“The appealing aspect of using tea tree oil as an insecticide is that it is a natural product. We are seeing more consumer demand for the use of naturally sourced products in food and fibre supply chains.

“The use of many natural products on a commercial scale has often been hampered by its variable quality but tea tree oil is very well placed in this regard as its composition is specified under an international standard, ISO 4730. This ensures the supply of a consistent product, which is essential when using a product as an insecticide.

“Getting the formulation exactly right is vital and it’s something that will require more research. Its not as simple as mixing tea tree oil with water and applying it to your sheep; its a complex and exact science.

More research needs to be conducted before we can definitively say that tea tree oil is a viable treatment for fly strike and lice infestations however these initial findings are very encouraging.”

The research findings are available in the RIRDC publication ‘Controlling fly strike and louse infections in sheep with tea tree oil’ which can be downloaded for free from www.rirdc.gov.au.

Livestock Health staff from the South East Livestock Health and Pest Authority are encouraging sheep and goat producers to put into practice drenching strategies to help prevent infestations of barber’s pole worm this worm season.

Worm testing of local flocks across the tablelands and coast has shown rapid increases in egg counts.

There have also been a number of producers reporting deaths from the parasite and for which small ruminants develop little resistance.

South East LHPA district veterinarian, Ian Lugton, says conditions have been ideal for warmseason worms to proliferate over the early summer.

“The rainfall we have recently experienced across the district has allowed many eggs to hatch and worm larvae on pastures to survive,” he said.

“In a normal season we’d expect barber’s pole to be at its peak during the autumn. But, like last year, we’re expecting the peak to be much earlier in 2012.

“Given current seasonal conditions

and the forecast, barber’s pole is shaping up to be a major disease issue for all sheep and goat producers.”

Dr Lugton recommended producers take action now to prevent deaths and reduced flock productivity.

“Administer a sustained action drench now or check burdens with faecal egg counting or the Haemonchus Dipstick dung test to see if barber’s ole worms are present.

“If safe paddocks are available, run the stock there when the sustained action period is about to run out and follow up with further testing to ensure that drenching has been effective or to see if the worms are gaining in numbers again.”

Dr Lugton reminded producers to use good drenching practices and dose to the heaviest animal in the mob. As there are many sheep drenches available, producers should also consider which drench will be most effective for their individual situation.

For more information contact your local office of the South East LHPA.

Wool Marketing - Not just wool selling

Wool Buyers & Wool Brokers Office & Wool Store 54-56 Polo Flat Road, Cooma NSW 2630 Phone: 6452 4494 Fax: 6452 4464 or Ben: 0428 445 064

Bombala Woolstore

Cnr Forbes & Badgery Street, Bombala NSW 2630 Fridays 9am - 5pm Phone: 6458 3720 Robert Kerrison

MP00048

The war against fly strike and lice infestations in sheep has taken a positive turn with new research showing that tea tree oil is very effective in treating both of the afflictions.

The research, coordinated by the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (RIRDC), found that tea tree oil was highly successful in both preventing lice infestations and killing blowfly maggot larvae.

Dr Peter James from the Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation (QAAFI), who was the study’s lead researcher, said the effect tea tree oil had on lice infestations was particularly encouraging.

“Our lab trials showed that a 1 percent tea tree oil formulation reliably produced a 100 percent kill rate of lice and lice eggs, but we were very pleased to see that our pen trials generated the same results,” Dr James said.

“We carefully inspected the two week shorn sheep at two, six, 12 and 20 weeks after being dipped in the 1 percent tea tree oil formulation and at all points no lice were found in the wool.

“We also tested sheep with longer wool and the results showed that by jetting both 1 and 2 percent tea tree oil formulations louse numbers reduced by 94 percent in comparison to controls at two weeks after treatment.”

The laboratory-based fly strike research used formulations consisting of 1 percent tea tree oil which reliably led to a 100 percent kill rate of first stage maggots. The research also demonstrated that tea tree oil had a strong repellent effect against adult flies, which prevented eggs being

WHO’S AT

POLO FLAT ?

COOMA

Country Wide Wool Pty Ltd

Wool Buyers OPEN MONDAY TO FRIDAY 8:00am - 4pm

PAVERS LIC NO. 114879C

Phone: David Abraham P. 02 6452 2262 M. 0417 431 966 F. 02 6452 4448 18 Holland Road, Polo Flat Cooma

Makers of concrete products

SUPPORT THE LOCAL MANUFACTURER AND KEEP YOUR MONEY IN THE MONARO

6

LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES • SOILS • SANDS • GRAVELS

Materials & advice from qualified landscapers

STRUCTURAL LANDSCAPING

Homes, Cottages, Sheds and Extensions

• PAVING & RETAINING WALLS ETC.

17 Thiess Ave, Polo Flat Cooma 2630 Ph: 6452 1736 Fax: 6452 1737 david@nortonsbuilding.com.au

T2

2 KAISER ST, POLO FLAT PH: 0432-56-16-56

7

C & C SELF STORAGE

2

SELF STORAGE SHEDS AVAILABLE various shed sizes available very reasonable rates fully secured premises long or short term rental Packing boxes, plastic sheets and wraps now available for all your packing requirements

1 11 8

• • • • •

For enquiries phone Cathy: Mob 0417 274 010 • A/H 6452 1511 • 1 Airstrip Rd, Polo Flat

4

EFTPOS & CREDIT CARD FACILITIES AVAILABLE

SOUTHERN SERVICE CENTRE

13 5 MTA • LMD 12556

12 3

Specialising in Farm Machinery - Sales & Services Gregory Abraham

9

ANIAME

Proprietor 40 Polo Flat Road Cooma, NSW 2630

Ph: 02 6452 1605 Fax: 02 6452 3485 ssc@exemail.com.au

»»BUSINESS OF THE WEEK««

Snowy Sheds - Ph: 6452 7540 Quality assured at Snowy Sheds!!!

Local builder Steve Case and his wife Julianne are the owners of Snowy Sheds. At 9 Polo Flat Road Cooma they have several display sheds as well as a display house on the site.

Snowy Sheds is the local distributor for Fair Dinkum Sheds and Bushman’s Tanks. They offer garages, American barns, industrial/commercial, Quaker barns, carports, farm sheds and shed homes.

Steve is also a proud builder of the Kitome range.

They use multibuild software with 3D display, instant quoting and design. They are a one stop for design, council approval, slab, kit and construction. Sheds and homes are snow and wind rated for each site. Snowy sheds are a member of HIA and the Australian Steel Institute. They offer you a stress free service from start trade, all of his sheds, not to mention homes, are built to finish. to the highest standards possible.

Because Steve has over 20 years in the building

10

WHERE 1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

11.

12.

13.

Country Wide Wool C & C Wassink - Self Storage Cooma Sand & Concrete High Country Kitchens Elgas Snowy Sheds Southern Service Centre Monaro Wool Services Monaro Freight Monaro Panel Beaters High Country Truss & Frames Summit Smash Repiars Cooma Pavers

WHO’S AT

POLO FLAT ?

EVERYBODY NEEDS A SHED

Real Sheds, Real Value™

Weekender

r -PDBM BVUIPSJTFE EJTUSJCVUPS PG 'BJS %JOLVN TIFET r ZFBST CVJMEJOH FYQFSJFODF r .VMUJCVJME TPGUXBSF XJUI % EJTQMBZ JOTUBOU RVPUJOH BOE EFTJHO r 0OF TUPQ GPS EFTJHO DPVODJM BQQSPWBM TMBC LJU DPOTUSVDUJPO r "MM TIFET BSF TOPX XJOE SBUFE GPS FBDI TJUF r )*" NFNCFS "VTUSBMJBO 4UFFM *OTUJUVUF NFNCFS r 4USFTT GSFF TFSWJDF r 4FSWJDJOH UIF .POBSP 3FHJPO

9 POLO FLAT RD COOMA American Barn

PH: 6452 7540 www.snowysheds.com.au

When it comes to clean, efficient energy... you can’t beat

Suppliers of bulk and cylinder LP gas for commercial or domestic applications servicing the Monaro and the Snowy Mountains

Phone: 131 161 For appliance sales Jindabyne Plumbing Supplies Lot 23 Baggs Rd Leesville, Jindabyne 6456 1842

LTD

www.elgas.com.au For appliance sales Cooma Plumbing Supplies Cnr Commissioner & Bradley Sts, Cooma 6452 2559

1 Kaiser Street, Polo Flat

If you wish to advertise in the Polo Flat Feature, contact the friendly staff at The Monaro Post on 6452 0313.

»»BUSINESS OF THE WEEK«« 41 Holland Rd, Polo Flat PO Box 46 Cooma 2630

General Road Freight Service COVERING

4ZEOFZ t .FMCPVSOF t $PPNB $BOCFSSB t /48 4OPXZ .PVOUBJOT

Polo Flat Rd, Cooma NSW 2630 Ph: (02) 6452 2412 Fax: (02) 6452 1537

High Country Kitchens QUALITY KITCHENS, LAUNDRIES, VANITIES & WARDROBES Mobile: 0413 133 681 Phone: 6452 7833 Fax: 6452 7933

68 Polo Flat Road Polo Flat Cooma NSW 2630

P: 02 6452 3360 F: 02 6452 3422 M: 0428 360 637 E: summitsmash@bigpond.com

Cooma Sand & Concrete Pty Ltd Quality Construction Material Suppliers t $PODSFUF t &BSUINPWJOH t (SBWFMT t )FBWZ )BVMBHF t 1MBOU )JSF t 3PBECBTF t 4BOE BOE 4PJMT t 5SVDL )JSF t 8BUFS 5BOLFS

(02) 6452 1660 Polo Flat Rd, Cooma

MONARO PANEL BEATERS t 2VBMJUZ t 4FSWJDF t $PNNJUNFOU t 1SJEF

Wool Marketing - Not just wool selling

24 Hour Tilt Tray Towing Service Insurance & Private work

Wool Buyers & Wool Brokers

Car-O-Liner Measuring System

54-56 Polo Flat Road, Cooma NSW 2630 Phone: 6452 4494 Fax: 6452 4464 or Ben: 0428 445 064

All Types of Spray Painting From Touch-up to Full Resprays Specialising in Baked Enamel Finishes Windscreens Fitted

Office & Wool Store

Bombala Woolstore Cnr Forbes & Badgery Street, Bombala NSW 2630 Fridays 9am - 5pm

Phone: 6458 3720 Robert Kerrison

Ph 6452 1568 Fax 6452 2307 Carlaminda Rd, Cooma

Southern Service Centre Ph: 6452 1605

Greg and Carmel Abraham moved their business Southern Service Centre after twenty five years in the CBD to 40 Polo Flat Road Cooma in 2002, so they could have a more spacious premises and bigger display area for sales and service of new and used farm machinery. Their main agencies are Massey Ferguson, Iseki, Shearer, Grizzly, Silvan, Berends, Howard and Bare-co.

They stock a vast range of Tractor parts for all popular models, as well as Baler Net Wrap and Twine, Combine Points and Discs, not to mention having the largest range of Bolts in Cooma from Metric, UNC and UNF available in all sizes.

Their team of fully qualified mechanics Leon, Mick and apprentice Anthony look after all repairs in the workshop and on the farm. Their son Luke who has Southern Diesel & Hydraulics is combined with them offers a 24 hour Fast Fix Mobile and precision fabrication on site or in workshop Hose Repair Service. Luke has completed service training on all models of Massey Ferguson Tractors and can handle all their specialised field work. Dianne Wilkins has worked with them for twenty nine of their thirty four years in business so as well as office administration she can efficiently help with all other enquiries.

Land Managers, Primary Producers, Small farmers or Recreational land holders

WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE!

Holistic Management on the Monaro.

TAFE NSW Cooma Campus

WANTED

Old valve & farm radios, amps etc Cash paid Ph: 0414 723 487

FOR SALE

To Regenerate land and Improve productivity.

Commencing 9th February 2102 Holistic Management Course (part time)

1997 Toyota Hiace School Bus Good condition, diesel, 14 seater, 274,00 kms, 2 new tyres on front, good service history

$6,000 ono Ph: 6458 6687

Garage Sale, Position Vacant ?

We wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be beaten !

The Monaro Post will reach your audience throughout the Monaro and beyond.

Contact our friendly sales team on 6452 0313

Are you passionate about regenerative management of the landscape?

This part time course held over 6 months will re-ignite your passion for sustainable management of your precious land.

Benefits include: t )FBMUIZ QSPEVDUJWF TPJMT t 1SPĂśU t $BSCPO TUPSBHF t $PNNVOJUZ QSPTQFSJUZ t %FDJTJPO NBLJOH DPOĂśEFODF Course cost $231 per semester.

www.monaropost.com.au

Ph: (02) 6452 5309

www.monaropost.com.au

Furniture, trampoline, TVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, TV unit, Cupboards, Coffee table, bric-a-brac and lots more.

www.monaropost.com.au

9 Yareen Rd, Cooma Saturday 4th Feb 8am - 2pm

www.monaropost.com.au

3

www.monaropost.com.au

COURSE

www.monaropost.com.au

SA

www.monaropost.com.au

A S E C N Casua C asu ual C Cleaner le A R F A O E L C E S â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Classifieds TION UCTION HOU P M R SALE 0

P aila pr e op pro on y ffer e avpr eaet o . Thpro ndon seodffe ishoe h th o ap a ns s m y yre t t oceosm poonrs gryebs a boiulirt e wi . i in t C sainti ptaunn slai opl eam c e t uired at a Fre Fred d Billmans lmansd a lifi m i r pe a A casual cleaner is require se qua e co and ted rt of e a a n th c App proxximately p imately ly 4 hours a POSITIONS VACANT Bathroom Centre GARAGE SALE

'PS NPSF JOGPSNBUJPO DPOUBDU George Gundry 0407299214

Australia Day celebrations in Bombala The emergency rescue simulation with NSW Police Fire & Ambulance.

A large crowd watched the shearing competition which included the Intermediate High Country Challenge.

BMX Demonstration getting plenty of air of the ramp.

The wood chop in action included 11 events.

Wednesday February 1, 2012

Check out 32 The Puzzler

32

on www.monaropost.com.au CROSSWORD Cryptic Clues ACROSS 1. The whole world in just one poem? (8) 5. Stud with Dorothy's aunt and master (6) 10. Fight with union: the French cooking tool ... (7) 11. ... should air a tad when nuts ... pine, perhaps? (7) 12. Stop brittle tupperware breaking down (3-2) 13. Disagreeing with the man in scuba gear? (9) 14. Permeate and still not permeating (10) 16. See 19-across 19a dn 16-across. In Palestine, composing Holly & ...

(4,4) 20. What boots Natasha's leadership inside the Democrats' party? (3,7) 22. Blighter and mother go to town in Holland (9) 23. Human remains found in the Bible (5) 25. Berated during a heated exchange? (7) 26. Note: is a free country (7) 27. An odd number becoming self-centred and not odd at all (6) 28. Star eats crackers, by chance (8)

Quick Clues

DOWN

DOWN

ACROSS

1. Clapping (8) 1. Painkiller (9) 5. Bowman (6) 2. SE New Guinea (5) 10. Person with a limb missing (7) 11. Executioner (7) 3. Echidna (8) 12. Tropical fruit with yellow skin a 4. Robin Hood's hideout (8,6) nd pink pulp (5) 6. Spanish-American cattle-farm (6) 13. Depot, storeroom (9) 7. Beef patty on a bun (9) 14. Transport in the old American West 8. Wash clean (5) (10) 9. Trait (14) 16. Leer at (4) 15. Large seabird (9) 19. Raise to the third power (4) 17. Extremely tired (9) 20. Placenta (10) 22. Collection of dried flower petals (9) 18. Stiff-necked, stubbornly unyielding (8) 21. Ground squirrel (6) 23. Ayers Rock (5) 25. Attire, garments (7) 22. Harness-racing horse (5) 26. Carriage of goods or people (7) 24. Disturb; overturn (5) 27. Holiday destination (6) 28. Conventional, commonly approved (8)

Cryptic CLUES SOLUTION

How to enter Cooma rodeo Cooma Rural Rodeo will be held at the Cooma Showground on Saturday February 11 and the committee would love to see more locals enter the events. Unfortunately you are no longer able to enter on the day. As entering your first rodeo can be a daunting experience, here is a stepby-step guide to make it easier.

• Competitors who are nonmembers must Pre Pay their entry fees and day permit to Head Office by 12pm on Monday February 6.

• Head Office can take credit card payments over the phone, or money can be wired or posted.

• Failure to pay entry fees by deadline (12pm Monday February 6) will result in the competitor being RODEO ENTRIES taken out of draw. There is no getting • Entries are taken by phoning back into draw after 12pm Monday.

1800 028 992, between 9am and 5pm on Thursday or Friday February These procedures apply for all 2 and 3 (a full week prior to Cooma rodeo events including the poddy Rodeo). calf ride and the novice barrel race.

• The phone will go through to a message and then it will be placed Entries for the Poley Buckjump at on hold till staff answer, to take the Rodeo and the ABHA Divisional your entry. This is not an automated Barrel Race on Sunday February 12 service; you will be talking direct with will be taken on the day. staff.

• Competitors are given an ‘entry If you have any queries you can number’ which is confirmation of contact the Cooma Rodeo Secretary, their entry. It is the competitors Neroli O’Neill on 6452 4521, but this responsibility to record this number. must be done before the entry dates close.

PREPAYMENT OF ENTRIES

Miss Piggies Gaelic victory

QUICK CLUES SOLUTION

The Miss Piggies Gaelic football team scored a strong win during the Gaelic games at John Connor Oval, Jindabyne last Saturday.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1

SU

LAST WEEKS SOLUTION

LAST WEEKS SOLUTIONS

1. Inside out lens accorded swimmer generous ... (9) 2. ... if not wholly suitable use of paint (5) 3. Egghead joked that he was properly prepared (8) 4. Parliamentary rules like 'Get up!' and 'On your feet!'

(8,6) 6. Mend or rewrite novel (6) 7. Overhead the body of the church blow their top, for the most part (2,7) 8. Handle has broken foot (5) 9. Backbenchers with concealed arms (7,7) 15. Friend with a supply of food that's quite appetising (9) 17. Leave the boat behind and toss dimes over the bay (9) 18. Davis held onto career, unlike some blonde (8) 21. See article and see red (6) 22. Spur to eliminate the middle aged (5) 24. Suspend one in a cooking pit (5)

Wednesday February 1, 2012

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

DO

KU

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Sport

Wednesday February 1, 2012

33

Local swimmers compete at regional championships Three Country Regional Championships were held throughout the State on the weekend of January 21 and 22 with Cooma swimmers joining 449 competitors from 56 Clubs in events held at the AIS pool in Canberra.

All swimmers performed strongly.

Kaitlyn Patricks 12yrs girls freestyle time of 33.44 qualified her for the NSW Country Championships.

She also swam five personal best times.

Josh Alford collected gold in the Multi Class events in 50m butterfly and 50m freestyle and had two personal best times.

Zac Saddler collected gold in the 12yrs 50m free and silver in 100m free, 100m breast and 50m breast and swam six personal best times.

Noah Saddler came home with gold in the 9yrs and under 50m breast and silver in 9/U 100m free and had four PBâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.

Nikki Harmer was delighted with her 37.38 for 50m free which was a PB whilst little brother Ryan wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t to be outdone taking sevenseconds of his 50m free and 10 seconds off his 50m breast. Will Saddler took 12 seconds off his 100m free and had 4PBâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.

Results Kaitlyn Patricks 12yrs 100m back 1.34.45(PB), 50m fly 47.67, 100m free 1.15.93(PB), 50m breast 50.23(PB), 50m back 41.90(PB) and 50m free 33.44(PB). Nikki Harmer 11yrs 50m free 37.38(PB), and 100m breast 1.59.20(PB).

Josh Alford Multi Class 100m free 1.60.60, 50m fly 37.40(1), 50m back 28.86(PB), 50m back 41.30 and 50m breast 43.11(1)(PB). Zac Saddler 12yrs 100m back 1.21.37(PB), 50m fly 36.53(PB), 100m free 1.04.94(2)(PB), 50m breast 41.70(2), 50m back 36.73(PB), 100m breast

Cooma Swim club competitors.

1.29.89(2)(PB) and 50m free(1)(PB). Will Saddler 10yrs 50m fly 47.36(PB), 100m free 1.33.24(PB), 50m breast 54.73(PB), 50m back 51.94(PB), 100m breast 2.05.92(PB) and 50m free 40.34. Noah Saddler 9/U 50m fly 49.74 (PB), 100m free 1.24.13(2)(PB), 50m breast 49.38(1)(PB), 50m back 49.01(PB) and 50m free 38.25. Ryan Harmer 9/U 50m breast 58.65(PB) and 50m free 47.45(PB).

Club time trials resume today Wednesday following the holiday break.

Cooma swimmers organised by YMCA Group Manager Craig Lambeth was a great experience.

First day session coach Scott Bradwell and swimmers Brad Lewis and Ryan Clay were on hand for a shortened but interesting session after they had been caught in a traffic jam.

Second days major session at the Ian Thorp Aquatic Centre was conducted by head YMCA Coach Hamid Mobarrez and 2012 Olympic Trials Qualifier Joe Carty.

The session included working on drills, styles, diving and under water stroke analysis which was exceptional.

Both coach and swimmers impressed those present with their involvement with the swimmers.

After this session the group walked through Darling Harbour, had a bus trip to Circular Quay and a ferry trip across to Manly where they spent time in the surf or sunbaking and enjoyed a lunch of fish and chips.

Day three was off to the Cook and Phillip Park pool for another session with Hamid who once again put them through swimming and starting drills and stroke correction.

The group returned to Cooma Friday afternoon tired and weary but certainly better for the experience.

A big thanks goes to Craig Scott and Hamid, Brad, Ryan and Joe, to the adults who accompanied the swimmers and Bob for driving the bus.

Sydney Trip A trip to Sydney during January by 12

Snowy Mountains District Womens Bowls The second round of the bowls was played at The draw for the semi-finals next week is as Jindabyne on Wednesday with the following follows; results D Turner v L Mc.Mahon; D Turner def M Zasso; M Murphy v L West L McMahon def M Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Amico; This should be worth watching so go to L West def A Ranta.

Jindabyne if you want to see really good bowls M Murphy def R Blyton.

Morning tea, 9am, play at 9.30am.

Touch football recommences

Cooma Colts touch football starts back up this Thursday night , February 2. The draw is as follows: Mixed Draw 6.00 The filth vs Full tank 6.00 Rodney welding vs Rhythm 6.30 Dropseys vs Cooma trophy 6.30 Main Street vs Cooma steering 7.00 The team vs Full moonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 7.00 Brown eyes vs Loaded guns Men draw 7.30 Junior Devils vs The fillies 7.30 True lads vs The filth 8.00 Senior Devils vs Birdsnest 8.00 Sorry about that vs Balzacâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 8.30 Weirdos vs Landmark 8.30 Bangbang vs Brown eyes

SEASON LAUNCH Sat 4th Feb 2012

All Stallions Sponsors, Members, & Supporters are invited to the 2012 Season Launch on Saturday 4th February 2012.

DUTY Dropseys Cooma trophy The filth Rhythm Main Street Cooma steering

The day will kick off with a short training run at the Showground starting at 4pm all senior players and Oz Tag Girls will then meet at the Ex Services club from 5:30 where a sponsorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s draw will commence at 6:30pm.

Light Refreshments available and Lucky door prizes include r 4QPOTPS -VDLZ %PPS 1SJ[F 'SFF UJDLFU UP 'JHIU /JHIU TDIFEVMFE GPS 'SJEBZ OE .BSDI r .FNCFS -VDLZ %PPS 1SJ[F 0OF ZFBS GSFF NFNCFSTIJQ r 1MBZFS MVDLZ EPPS QSJ[F 'SFF UJDLFU UP 'JHIU /JHIU TDIFEVMFE GPS 'SJEBZ OE .BSDI

Birdsnest Senior Devils Junior Devils The fillies Sorry about that Balzacâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

"MM 4QPOTPST -BTU ZFBS T .FNCFST BOE 4VQQPSUFST BSF JOWJUFE UP meet this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s playerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s committee members and Coaches to discuss all things Rugby League.

5IF %SBX XJMM CF ĂąOBMJ[FE BOE DPQJFT XJMM CF BWBJMBCMF BU UIF $MVC "OZPOF XBOUJOH UP SFOFX UIFJS .FNCFSTIJQ PS JG ZPV XFSF OPU previously a member and would like to become one are welcome to sign up on the night.

The All Stars Game will also be shown on the big screen after the members draw.

Hope to see you there

62 Bombala Street, Cooma

6452 4203

Acupuncture Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Health Back and Neck Pain Orthopaedic Injuries Sports Physiotherapy Gym, Hydrotherapy Sessions

Late appointments and immediate rebates. No referral necessary.

34

Sport

Wednesday February 1, 2012

Coolamatong golf

Australia Day bowls Bowls last Thursday proved very popular with about 40 players who enjoyed two games and lunch. Winners for game one were, Skip Guilio D’Amico, winning second Maurion D’Amico, winning lead Daphney Buckley.

Game two winning team was Bob Lowe, Helen Peuker and Tony Gray.

Saturday saw just one rink of triples with Alan Crowe, Renate Winckel and Mark Buckley coming home strongly to defeat Ken Bowden, Mike Mannile Cooma Bowling Club has seen plenty of action in recent weeks. and Dennis Steinfort 24/15.

At Adaminaby, the district senior pairs R Russell and P Caldwell on the back foot from started at 9.30am with two preliminary matches. the start and quickly gained a 15/2 lead by end J Vincent and N McGregor moved into the first nine and didn’t ease off to win 21/12. round with a win over D Hall and V Weston. Bob In the other semi P Marsicano and M Buckley, Lowe and T Croker advanced at the expense of C who had a bye into the semi had to battle all the Peuker and J Lumsden to book a match against way to the 11th end against W Lodge and M J Vincent and N McGregor. In the afternoon, Storta where the scores were locked at 10/10. which the later pair won 26/22. D Jarvis and G Marsicano and Buckley came home the stronger Venables had a well-earned win over B Seears of the two to win 24/18. and P Cannell 20/16. M Faulder and T Butler With both pairs having good wins in the semis, were convincing 36/10 winners over S Roncelli a close final was anticipated. This was not to and J Sajina. L Whitehead and D McDonald were be with Marsicano and Buckley dominating equally impressive in their 31/7 victory over R throughout and winning 22/9.

Wainwright and R Lahy.

In state pairs R Keugler and R Nichols had a In reserve pairs W Lodge and M Storta defeated dream start against T Brooks and G Clarke to lead T Gray and C Roberson 24/19. R Russell and P 16/8 after 12 ends. In winning every end from their Caldwell defeated S Seears and R Nichols 25/12 home Brooks and Clarke were 23/16 winners. In and M Frezza and G D’Amico won 22/16 over R the other semi P Schultz and J Schoon were lucky Roberson and I Mondello. to set up a big 16/2 lead over E Potter and P Dahl State pairs P Schultz and J Schoon were big and were only able to score on three ends on the winners over J Ruzic and D Pastro 26/7, whilst D run home and have the match 18/18 on end 20.

Keugler and R Nichols overcame a slow start to Fortunately for Schultz and Schoon they were win 17/13 over M Brown and D Turner. able to score on the last end for a 20/18 victory.

The semi finals of the senior pairs were both In the final Schultz and Schoon set up a big lead very close. M Faulder and T Butler got away to 15/8 but this time they didn’t falter against T a great start against J Vincent and N McGregor Brooks and G Clarke in the run home and won and held a 14/8 lead after 12 ends. Six shots to the championship 24/14.

Vincent/McGregor on end 15 put them back in the The district pairs have now been completed for game but Faulder/Butler matched their opposition the 2012 season and it’s thanks to Adaminaby over the closing stages to gain a place in the final Club for hosting the events.

23/22. L Whitehead and D McDonald had to Two rinks of triples in social bowls were played battle all the way to narrowly defeat D Jarvis and on Sunday with Renate Winckel, Brian Seears and G Venables 17/15.

Nelson Wallace getting the better of Steve Wright In the final L Whithead and D McDonald shot – welcome to the game Steve, Rulie Steinfort and out of the blocks and were leading 16/7 by end Paul Cannell 25/13.

11 against M Faulder and T Butler and continued In a noisy encounter Mick Mayhew, Bob Lahy on their winning way to claim the championship and Richard Nichols outtalked and outplayed 24/7.

Ken Bowden, Cobber Seears and Denis Steinfort In the reserve pairs it was expected to see close 18/10. matches, however M Frezza and G D’Amico put

With summer at last arrived a field of 30 players hit off for the men’s qualifying round of the summer cup.

Norm Archibald won the round with 44 stableford points. Runners up were James Alexander 42, J Onour 42, Herman Obermaier 40, Ross Thompson 39, Andrew Tighe 38, Mick Bottom 38, George Zamja 38 and Don Killen 38. Nearest the pin on the sixth and 17th was Charlie Filtness and 12th and second shot on the 14th Ron Wallace. Longest drive A Grade James Alexander, B Grade Mick Bottom and C Grade Steve Chatterton.

On Wednesday, once again Norm Archibald won the day with

42 points followed by Justin Carter 41, Ben Clancy 39, J Warwick 38, Ross Thompson 37 and Herman Obermaier 37. Nearest the pin on the 17th was Norm. Saturday’s twilight winner was Gary O’Neill and runner up Mick Jane.

For the ladies on Sunday a good round by Maureen Roberts with 39 points won the day. Runners up Lorraine Key, Nadine Archibald, Carolyn Major and Betty Thompson.

Nearest the pin went to Carolyn Major.

Friday night come to the clubhouse for a barbecue and meat raffles and Joker drawer.

Cooma field & game On Sunday January 15, Cooma C Grade Field & Game held their monthly 100 1st Dick Brown (Bermagui) target Clay Target Club Shoot at the 63/100 range at Middlingbank.

2nd Neville McInnes (Cooma) Shooters attended from Canberra 59/100 and Bermagui as well as the locals.

Overall High Gun Ladies 1st Mick Hedger (Cooma) 87/100 Robin Perkins (Bermagui) 77/100 2nd Katrina Hedger (Cooma) A Grade 55/100 1st Mark Corbett (Cooma) 84/100 Juniors 2nd Nev Brady (Bermagui) 1st Jake Hedger (Cooma) 83/100 62/100 =3rd Ed Osolins & Trevor Heise Our next shoot at Middlingbank (Cooma) 82/100 is on February 19 comprising a 75 B Grade target normal shoot sponsored by 1st Terry Thistleton (Cooma) Snowy Camping World at Cooma 79/100 and a 25 target Tower Shoot 2nd Richard Seears (Cooma) sponsored by Mark & Julie Corbett 75/100 of Berridale Trading Co. 3rd Chris Robinson (Cooma) Contact Trevor Heise on 6452 73/100 2363 or John Starr on 0427 405 486 for further information.

Cooma Ladies Golf Our summer nine hole competitions are drawing to a close with only two rounds remaining. The heavy conditions are continuing to provide an additional challenge to the ladies but the competitions are proving popular.

In round four of the Sisters’ Trophy Maureen Fletcher was the winner of Division 1 with 16 points. She also had NTP on the fourth. Maureen’s steady play was a feature of her game. Gillian Petersohn was the winner of Division 2 with 19 points.

Solid driving and sound fairway play saw her return a great card. Balls were won by Lyn Last and Dorothy Bilbow, both 14 points, and Julie Upton, Val Leitch, Clare Nowland, all on 13 points on a countback.

In Saturday’s fourth round of The Bilbow Trophy Janet Freimanis was

the winner with 19 points. It’s good to see Janet back and playing so well. Her game was played very consistently; pars featured often on her card! The runner-up was Val Leitch with 16 points. Balls were won

by Marilynne Weston and Dorothy Bilbow, both 15 points, and Rulie Steinfort, 12 points on a countback.

Dorothy also had NTP on the fourth.

Some fine scores were recorded in the fifth round of the Summer Cup. Gaye Wilson returned to form to win with 21 points. Her drives found the fairways and her fairway play was pleasing. Balls were won by Rulie Steinfort, 19 points, and Dorothy Bilbow, 18 points. Some excellent golf was played by all, with Dorothy having a fantastic birdie on the 17th.

See you on the course!

COOMA RURAL RODEO Saturday February 11 2012 Starting at 2pm • Full Rodeo Program • Full Bar & Catering

www.coomarodeo.org.au

Wednesday February 1, 2012

Sport

35

35

Sportspeople of the year Sam Williams and Zac Sadder have been recognised for their sporting ability in the 2012 Sportsperson and Junior Sportsperson of the Year awards.

YOUR CLUB

Sam Williams was also nominated in this category last year.

Sam has stepped up from playing rugby league in the under 20’s captaining the Canberra Raiders and being a Junior Kangaroo Member representing Australia, to last year becoming a regular first grade player for the Canberra Raiders in the National Rugby League competition.

Sam won man of the match awards and scored memorable tries in his “rookie year” in the NRL. Sam could not be present to accept his award, as he was training, but his father Mark accepted it on his behalf.

WEDNESDAY BADGE DRAW: LTPS/11/09370

$3200

THURSDAY BADGE DRAW:

Junior Sportsperson of the Year

LTPS/11/09432

$1200

FRIDAY

Zac Saddler was named Junior Sportsperson of the Year.

Zac has achieved at an elite level in several sports. Zac has competed at NSW State level in swimming, athletics, and participated at district and regional level in other sports including cross country running, soccer, cricket, basketball and rugby league.

BADGE DRAW: LTPS/11/09430

$3000

PICK N WIN

$1000 CHASE THE CASH $100 PICK A PIGGY $1000 LTPS/11/03559

LTPM 11/00889

Right: Sam Williams in action for the Canberra Raiders.

LTPM PM 11/00889

Cooma Golf Course in top condition Cooma Golf report by Garry Atkinson It’s as good as it gets at Cooma Golf Course at the moment. With greens running true and even paced, fairways as good as the backyard lawn and warm, sunny days what more could a golfer ask for?

Golfers are asked to remember the Snowy Mountains Short Course Championships on February 18 and the famous daylight saving competition every Wednesday afternoon up until 5:30pm.

So what happened last week on the course…

On Saturday 44 players hit off in round four of the Summer Cup. Mal Crockett took out A grade amassing a fine 40 points with Dave Crawford coming home with 38 points.

In B grade Chris Brown had the round of the day with a fabulous 43 points to easily take out B grade from Wayne Ryan with 36 points.

C grade was won by Kerry Blencowe with 37 points from Bill Dyball with 34. Ball winners went down to 33 points. Longest drives were all on the 10th with Terry Johnston proving he still has what it takes winning A grade, Charlie Beaumont B grade and George Froeschl C grade. Bailey Burke was the closest shot on the ninth and Ian Pom Wheeldon was nearest the pin on the 17th.

Sunday saw another lovely day with 31 golfers playing an individual stableford. Terry Johston took out A grade with 35 points, Campbell Childs had a fine 40 points in B grade and Prawit Prakotasung hit form to take out C grade with 38 points. Nearest the pins were close affairs with Lachlan King taking out the ninth hole and Terry Johnston nearest the pin on the 17th. Ball winners

went down to 33 points.

On Australia Day a small field hit off in a single stableford medley. Lindsay Blewitt had the round of the day with 40 points to take out first place.

Second was the consistent early riser John Harris with 37 points on a countback from George Froeschl. Ball winners went down to 34 points.

Nearest the pin on the ninth was the long hitting Rob Brown and on the 17th Lindsay Blewitt completed a great day.

On Wednesday 27 players competed in three grades for the top prizes with A grade being won

by Denis Minehan with 39 points. B grade was taken out by Mike Introna with 38 points and C grade was won by Geoff Glanville also with 38 points. Ball winners went down to 34 points.

Nearest the pin on the ninth was a super shot by Denis Minehan and John Martin was closest on the 17th.

Next Saturday sees an individual stableford medley. On Sunday round two of the super stableford is on offer and on Wednesday there are single medley stableford for members and visitors so don’t miss another fine week of golf.

Junior golf starts up again this Thursday February 2 and will run every Thursday from 4:00pm till 6:00pm until March 1. Members are asked to lend a hand if they can, to encourage over 35 keen young golfers.

If you are interested in playing pennant golf this autumn then place your name on the notice board for either the A reserve pennant team or the B grade handicap team.

Don’t forget the Shey Wenz golf café. See you on the greens.

*conditions apply LTPS/11/09371

Pictured above right: Zac Saddler with his award.

Includes: Aifares · Transfers · Accommodation

plus $2000 spending money

SPEND $4 OVER THE BAR TO ENTER - STARTS NOVEMBER 1

Total Prize is worth

PODDY DOGERS playing Sat 4th PLUS a WISH card raffle, balloon bust and a FREE sausage sizzle

BRAND NEW PROMO STARTS THURSDAY MARCH 1 WATCH THIS SPACE FOR DETAILS

THINK! ABOUT YOUR CHOICES. CALL GAMBLING HELP 1800 858 858 www.gamblinghelp.nsw.gov.au

SPORT

36

on the Monaro

The local Pony Club riders who competed at the State Championships in Orange last month.

Six local riders from across the Monaro represented Zone 18 at the NSW PCA State Dressage Championships held in Orange on the weekend of January 20-22.

Competitors arrived Thursday afternoon and were met with a severe hail storm and heavy rain that caused flash flooding at the showground and horse yards. Spectators watched as the showground swiftly turned into a small lake with a fast flowing river. Thankfully the water receded by the morning and the weekend progressed without incident. There were rain events on both Friday evening and Saturday however not like Thursday evening.

Dressage is a discipline where competitors must ride standard written tests from memory and are judged on their ability to perform in harmony with their horse. Riders competed across two separate dressage tests with the overall champion being determined by the collective placings.

Riders from Zone 18 as always presented themselves and their horses impeccably but unfortunately missed out on the presentation trophy, but complimentary comments were received on our turn-out.

All six riders rode with exceptional prowess with Chloe

Campbell (13-15years) finishing 20th in a group of 80 riders, Samantha Cassilles (15-17years) in 13th from 24, Taelar Williams (Assoc.) received a sixth place ribbon and finished eighth overall from a group of 40 riders. Kristen Whiting, Dannielle Kelley and Courtney Thompson also competed in the Associate age group and received personal best scores in the elementary tests.

Thank you to all the parents and friends who assisted with the preparation and organisation which enables these very talented equestrians to travel and compete at such championships.

ALL SCHOOL CLOTHING

ON SALE NOW Little Outlaws

Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find lots for baby and nursery Nuggets Crossing, Jindabyne (Next to Gloria Jeans) Phone: 6457 1522

COME IN TO FIND OUT WHERE THEYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;RE BITING

HIGH COUNTRY FLY FISHING

4/08: .06/5"*/4 r "6453"-*" 4"(& t 3&%*/(50/ t 7*4*0/ t 3*0 t ,03,&34 t $0-6.#*" t $)05" 4$*&/5*'*$ "/(-&34 t 3*7&3803,4 $ ' '-: #09&4 t 8"14* t 456 4 '-*&4 t .D-&"/ 8&*() /&54 (6*%& 4&37*$& */4536$5*0/ 065%003 $-05)*/( '0058&"3 )6(& 3"/(& 0' '-*&4 y Mou nt ai ns ia lis t in th e Sn ow ec sp ng hi is f y fl Th e

OPEN 7 DAYS

Shop 8 Nuggetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Crossing, Jindabyne NSW

r IJHIĂłZ!BDS OFU BV r XXX IJHIĂłZ DPN BV EVOLVEYOUR

FISHING.COM.AU

Published by Monaro Media Group Pty Ltd ACN 121 288 060 of 220-227 Sharp St, Cooma NSW 2630. Postal Address : PO Box 1227, Cooma NSW 2630 Printed by Spotpress Pty Ltd ABN 13 002 063 676 at 24 Lilian Fowler Place, Marrickville NSW 2204

Local riders excel at State Championships