Monaro Post February 2, 2011

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Right: the celebrations at Nimmitabel’s Lake Williams last Wednesday with Australia day Ambassador Allanah Zitserman.

Below: celebrations at Ingelara and Bredbo with Australia Day Ambassador Dr Cindy Pan.

Left: Cooma’s Citizen of the Year, Brian Coyte and Mayor Dean Lynch. Centre: Mario Bondanza of Jindabyne celebrated Australia Day at Charlotte Pass by buying lunch from newly appointed Chalet Hotel Manager, Rachel Maclean.

Below: Australia Day Ambassador, Mark Tonelli, Lee Tonelli, Angie Ponticelli, Liam Seiler and Mayor John Cahill at Jindabyne.

Region celebrates Australia Day Towns and villages across the Monaro celebrated Australia Day in various forms last Wednesday. Citizens of the Year were recognised and generally, the region celebrated. See more on Pages 4, 5 and 19.

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2 Country Energy powers up in the Snowies Wednesday February 2, 2011

Residents in Berridale, Dalgety, Jindabyne and surrounds will benefit from the completion of Country Energy’s $7.4 million zone substation in East Jindabyne.

Regional general manager South Eastern, Phillip Green, said the connection of the zone substation will improve the reliability and quality of the power supply to East Jindabyne, Berridale, and Dalgety while providing a reliable back up option for Jindabyne and surrounding areas.

“All going well, we’ll flick the switch this week, turning on the new zone substation and transferring the load from powerlines linked to the facility and reducing the strain on existing infrastructure,” he said.

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a complex network of powerlines and substations that can effectively share the electrical load, particularly during the busy winter months.

“Now is an ideal time to ensure the new zone substation is working exactly as it should, because the demand for electricity isn’t at a peak – so while the community will benefit immediately from the connection of the zone substation, the facility will really come into its own during the snow season.

“The new zone substation has the capacity to supply 5,000 homes, recognising that the Snowy River area is growing at a rate almost twice the national average, and we need to be ready to meet the increased demand for electricity that

comes with growth,” he said.

The new facility also allows for remote monitoring and control of the electricity network with the addition of smart equipment.

“Cutting edge technology in the new zone substation will allow us to monitor and access the site from a central computer in our operations centre, so we’ll be able to react immediately to reroute power around town in an emergency,” he said.

“The new zone substation for Jindabyne is all part of Country Energy’s commitment to providing a safe and reliable power supply to the Snowies for many years to come”, Mr Green said.

Calling for help to find noxious Hawkweed Daisy in KNP

The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is seeking the assistance of bushwalkers and visitors to Kosciuszko National Park to stamp out a new and serious threat to the park - Orange Hawkweed.

Hawkweed is an iridescent orange mountain daisy from Europe which was first found in Victoria at Falls Creek where it is believed to have escaped from a domestic garden. The weed has continued to spread despite a huge effort to track and destroy it in NSW and Victoria.

It was first discovered in Kosciuszko Mobile: 0418 620 626 National Park in 2004. Since then it Cooma: (02) 6452 1598 has been found at almost 50 locations Sydney : (02) 9531 7550 with the largest population covering an area measuring almost 200 metres by Fax Cooma: (02) 6452 1583 50 metres.

Fax Sydney: (02) 9531 7551 The NPWS has now located two new sites within Kosciuszko National Email: bettinip@bigpond.com Park, the most recent one last week.

Professional and Reliable service Volunteers and staff are continuing for 30 years to comb the park while the plant is flowering.

Local * Country * Interstate NPWS Southern Ranges Regional Weekly service Sydney to Snowy Mtns Manager, Dave Darlington, said that at and all points in between the moment in NSW it is confined to an 69-71 Sharp St Cooma (Opposite Toyota)

area in the middle of the park.

“This plant has a real potential to change the whole appearance of the Australian Alps, smothering native vegetation and impacting on wildlife reliant on a native understorey.

“Finding this plant while the numbers are still small is critical. In New Zealand where the plant ran completely run amok it has spread to an area covering six million hectares.

“We currently have teams of NPWS staff and volunteers scouring an area of 58 square kilometres on foot to see if they can find more plants. We are aware of almost 50 sites in the Round Mountain and 15 Mile Ridge area. We are encouraging visitors with an interest to help to call into one of the three visitors centres at Jindabyne, Tumut or Khancoban to pick up information about and talk to our staff about what to look for.

“They should under no circumstances pick this flower because this may enhance its growth. They should photograph it, take careful note of the location and if at all possible flag the site with something that can be easily spotted from a distance. Toilet paper would do the trick. They should then immediately contact the NPWS,” Mr Darlington said

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Borderline Gallery: Current exhibition – “Made by me, just for you” A mixed media display from local artists with a focus on textiles. A great opportunity to find a special or unique gift.

Delegate History Museum at the School of Arts – fabulous static displays, learn about the “March of the Snowy River Men”.

Early Settlers’ Hut open – See how the pioneers lived . Enjoy an afternoon tea of Billy tea and damper from 2pm.

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Nimmitabel’s Showgirl

The 2011 Nimmitabel Showgirl, Jaimie Henderson with the 2010 Showgirl Bev Alcock and Nimmitabel Show Society president, John Harrington.

Nimmitabel’s Showgirl for 2011 is Jaimie Henderson, 22, a childcare worker who grew up in the village.

She was introduced to the Nimmitabel community and sashed at Nimmitabel’s Australia Day celebrations at Lake Williams last Wednesday.

Jaimie works for the Snowy Mountains Early Learning Centre in Jindabyne, where she is “in charge of the baby room”.

She has completed her Certificate Three in Childcare Services and has started study for her diploma.

In her address to the village, Jaimie said how much she had enjoyed growing up in Nimmitabel and attending the local school.

As part of the award winning Wakakiri group of 2002, Jaimie travelled to Singapore to take part in an international competiton, an experience which she said she would never forget.

She is looking forward to representing Nimmitabel, firstly at this Saturday’s annual show and later at the regional showgirl judging in Goulburn in April.

Australia Day award for Rob Barnes AM Cooma man Rob Barnes has been made a Member of the Order of Australia AM in the 2011 Australia Day honours.

As Lt Col Robert Barnes, he received his award for exceptional service in the field of public affairs for the Australian Defence Force.

Rob retired from the Army last year and now works in Cooma.

This followed a 25-year career as a public affairs specialist in the Australian Defence Forces.

He joined the service in 1985 as a journalist after spending time working on local newspapers in Queensland.

His career with ADF saw him working all over Australia and overseas.

In 2003 he and his family moved to Cooma, so they could enjoy living in a smaller town.

Rob continued to work in Canberra until his retirement last year.

Since 2003, he has become involved with local community groups such the St Patricks School board, and, in a labour of love, with the Cooma Cats Australian Football Club.

Lambie Gorge pathway construction The Cooma Lions Club has completed Stage 2 of its concrete pathway project, aiming to connect two of Cooma’s attractions – the Lions Club’s Southern Cloud Park and Lambie Gorge.

Lambie Gorge is a unique feature, which includes the Cooma Reconciliation Committee’s viewing platforms and the Engineering Heritage rock bolting research site from the 1950s.

Interpretive signage enhances the two sites.

This pathway follows the bank of the Cooma Back Creek on the western side of Cooma Showground, now reaching the horse stalls. It is regularly used by locals to access Royalside and Lambie Gorge, as well as for recreational activities.

Path construction, so far about 150 metres

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long and 1.2 metres wide, has been carried out progressively during 2010 using Lions Club labour together with the input of Monaro High School students from the mentoring programme and years 11 and 12 of the Building and Construction classes. Cooma-Monaro Shire Council will meet the cost of the materials.

This year, Stage 3 of the project will continue the path past the horse stalls, then behind the Bowling Club, eventually joining the gravel pathway leading to Lambie Gorge.

Together with the efforts of the Monaro Group of Engineers Australia and Cooma Rotary Club, this will help make Lambie Gorge a more accessible and popular Cooma attraction.

Rob said he felt humbled by the award and that it was a tribute to the mentors, colleagues and subordinates he had worked with during his career.

He said the award reflected on their efforts.

“I was fortunate to work with some great people.

He said the work done for public affairs in ADF was very privileged and sometimes difficult to communicate the ADF stance to the Australian and overseas community.

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Pictured finishing a section of the Lambe Gorge Pathway near the showground horse stalls are three Year 11 Building Construction students and teacher Richard Moser from Monaro High School and Lions Club Supervisor John Britton.

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• Norton’s Building Supplies • Cooma Hotel • Frank’s Butchery • Cooma Power Equipment • John Paske Carpet Court • Cooma Ex-Services Club • Jolly Rogers • Bush Basics • Monaro Trade Centre • Repco • Dodds Hotel • Dawson’s Cooma Landscape Supplies • Hooks Pharmacy • Stihl Shop Cooma • Cooma Furnishing • Never Ending Memories • Flair For Hair • Cooma Flower Shop • Jaggez Hair Studio • High Country Auto • Snowy Aviation Academy • Target Country • Retravision Cooma • Shell Region Service Station • Percy’s Newsagency • Snowy Camping World • Cooma Stationery & Party Supplies • Macks Auto Tyre Shop • Schoo's Studio • Cooma Sportspower • Hooks Pharmacy • Mitre 10 • Apline Hotel • Rhythm Snowsports • Leading Edge Music • Shirleys Hair Salon • J & A Wholesalers (ACT) • Cooma Gas & Garden • Snowy Mountains Cookies • Silly Willy’s Also for the breakfast a big thankyou to: • The Health Food Shop • Woolworths • Nimmitabel Butchery (Eddie's) • Stans Fruit Galore • Sandi’s Hotbake • IGA • Monaro Meats • Monaro Milk & Juice

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Australia Day Citizens of the Year 2011 Across the Monaro last Wednesday, ordinary people were rewarded for doing some extraordinary work which benefits our community.

Awards were presented for the citizen, junior citizen, sportsperson, junior sportsperson, community event and community group of the year.

In Cooma, Brian Coyte was announced Citizen of the Year, Lauren Sullivan Junior Citizen, Damien Asanovski Sportsperson and Taylor Peet, Junior Sportsperson.

The Event of the Year was taken out by the ‘Dancing with the Cooma Stars’ organised by the Monaro Committee for Cancer Research, while the Monaro Early Intervention Service was named Community Group of the Year.

In Nimmitabel, Leon Weston was joined by Gazelle and David Wicks in receiving that town’s awards.

In Bombala, Fr Mick MacAndrew and Libby Sumerell were named citizen and junior Citizen, while the Lions Club won the community event of the year.

In the Snowy River Shire, hardworking community minded volunteers Greta Jones and Bruce Hodges received citizenship award and the Flowing Festival was named Community event of the year.

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Junior citizen of the Year - Lauren Sullivan Lauren Sullivan was brought to the attention of the Australia Day Committee, over two years ago, by her parents because of her particular enthusiasm with which she embraced life.

“I was overjoyed! I was not expecting to be recognised for doing things that I find fun. I was very excited,” she said.

She has been involved in many competitions, events and committees over the past few years right across the community.

Some of these achievements include being a member of the anti-bullying program at school, reading at multiple school masses and liturgies, winning the Apex Public Speaking Competition and coordinating the local “Net-Set-Go” netball program for younger children.

Lauren has also received a number of awards including the Snowy Hydro Dux of the school (St Patrick’s School), Australian Defence Force Long Tan Leadership and Teamwork Award, ACU prize for academic achievement and community involvement and the 2010 Cultural Award.

Lauren has received a Citizen of the Year - Brian scholarship to attend Coyte Frensham Boarding When local identity, Brian School in Mittagong Coyte, was advised last and from there she week that he had received hopes to move the Citizen of the Year onto university to Award, he was “a little lost study medicine. for words”. His two good Ms Sullivan friends Mick Mayhew and believes that “our Red Roberson nominated him community is not so for the award. Brian has given much defined by the 23 years of service to the Cooma buildings and facilities as Community, which started when he it is by the people” and would joined the local Apex club. From this, Mr like to thank the community who Coyte became involved in many other groups “have given me opportunities to be involved and events such as Young Achievement, the in all that I have been”.

TEAM Cooma Christmas Promotion, SEACC, Family Support, the Snowy Ride and the Cooma Pictured: Brian Coyte and Lauren Sullivan with Rugby Club. He described his time in these clubs Cooma mayor Dean Lynch. as a “privilege to serve” and would encourage everyone to become more involved in sporting Continued on page 5... or Community Service Clubs. Brian would like to thank the community for giving him the trust and

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Monaro Early Intervention Service MEIS treasurer, Ron Abela said his Committee was honored to have been chosen for the award, especially been up against the MCCR and Cooma Show committees, as both do such wonderful worthwhile work.

“MEIS is a great organisation and the dedicated Staff do such fantastic work with the children.

“The staff have enriched so many of the children’s lives, which not only benefits the children and their parents, but the community as a whole. The Director, Rhonda Howie, said her staff do a fantastic job and the Committee under leadership of the President Robyn Boyce do a wonderful job and this Award is for everyone.

Dancing with the Cooma Stars – MCCR Dancing with the Cooma Stars received the award for Best Event of the Year for 2010. More than 1000 people witnessed this wonderful performance over two nights and one matinee, and contributed to the $121000 raised for MCCR. Planning for this highly successful fundraiser started back in October 2009 when VicePresident of MCCR, Sandy Schofield, came up with this “little idea”. It began from a list of names of dancers and ‘stars’ and after months of preparation and organisation, developed into a huge event with sell-out performances.

Catering, decorating, costume and finance committees were created to assist in all the preparation for the event.

When Sandy Schofield found out that “Dancing with the Cooma Stars” had received the award for best event she said “I was really excited and happy that the phenomenal amount of effort and contributions made by all that supported us was officially recognised.”

The money was used to help a number of things such as funding the oncology unit at Cooma Hospital, fixing up the nurses quarters, beginning to establish a men’s health unit and donating some to the EdenMonaro Cancer Support Group.

“Everyone involved must be thanked and our gratitude goes out to all who helped in one way or another”.

Damien is a true sportsperson in our community and has made a huge contribution to the Cooma Cats Club – an award well earned!

Junior Sportsperson - Taylor Peet Taylor Peet was “very grateful” last week when she found out that she had received the Junior Sportsperson of the Year Award. Taylor is a keen Motocross rider and has participated in many competitions over the years and has represented our region well.

She recently competed and came first in the rookie Women’s Nationals in Albury last year and has participated in various club events in Cooma and the district.

Ms Peet is currently working part-time at “Birdsnest” which enables her to train on her days off. She has recently taken up a membership at “Anytime Fitness” to add to her training and also gets a lot of support and help with her bike parts from “Gecko Motorcycles” in Canberra.

Taylor will be further representing our region in the NSW State Titles later this year.

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Nimmitabel Leon Weston Leon moved to a grazing property near Nimmitabel, from Jindabyne 48 years ago - he is the quiet achiever of Nimmitabel’s community.

One of the charter members of the Nimmitabel Lions Club, one of the founding members of the Nimmitabel Country Club, serving in many roles including manager and assistant greenkeeper. He has been warden of St Peters Anglican Church, Nimmitabel for 45 years.

Gazelle and David Wicks Gazelle and David Wicks moved from Sydney to Nimmitabel 31 years ago.

Gazelle has served as past treasurer and secretary of Nimmitabel Public School P& C; Served on the board of St Pat’s School, Cooma; past president, treasurer and long term committee member of NAG. Secretary Nimmitabel Football and Netball Assoc; Nimmitabel Garden Club m e m b e r ; long serving Senior Citizens lunch worker; Nimmitabel Preschool Treasurer and committee member.

David has been NAG president for the last four years; Chair of Lake Wallace Project committee; Heritage Trail committee member; Past Treasurer of NAG; CMSC Lake Wallace Project Steering Committee member; Long term tennis committee member of Nimmitabel Country Club; Inter-district Nimmitabel and Cooma representative tennis player; Current & Past President of Trials Club of Canberra, promoting ACT and NSW motorcycling events - including locally.

Sportstar of the Year - Damien Asanovski On Australia Day last week Damien Asanovski was “shocked yet humbled and honoured” to receive the Sportsperson of the Year Award. Mr Asanovski has been a member of the Cooma Cats AFL club for 20 years now and has recently played his 300th game.

Due to physical limitations he has regretfully chosen to retire from playing this year and will focus more on coaching. Damien is a coaching coordinator for AFL in our region and currently Pictured top - MEIS treasurer Ron Abela accepted holds a level one accreditation. He was amongst the award from ambassador Allanah Zitserman 600 other people last weekend where he attended and mayor Dean Lynch. Above: the MCCR a coaching conference in Melbourne where he will committee. then return to Cooma and train the local coaches in town.

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and the Cooma Monaro Railway operates numbers 6 and 22 with number 8 currently under restoration.

“All the carriages were in a very bad way” said John Wynes, accredited trainer and Secretary Operations Manager of the Cooma Railway “and we had to strip them right back and rebuild them.” The last official train out of Cooma Station was in May1989.

Train drivers on Friday were Cooma local John Gibson, plus Rob McCutcheon from Narooma and Phil O’Regan from the Sutherland Shire in Sydney, who both made the trip to Cooma to drive the train on the day. Lunch was organised for the group by the Cooma Railway and was set up and served by Jean Wynes and “Lunch Lady” Maria Linkenbagh The Cooma Railway is always looking for helpers and even train drivers, as there are only three in Cooma now where as there used to be eight. Rail enthusiasts are encouraged to visit the website www. cmrailway.org.au for information, news, contact details and updates on the Cooma Railway as well as to check timetables for the rail trips to Bunyan and Chakola. The site is a major reference point for anyone with an interest in the railways.

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Police Sometime between Friday January 28 in the afternoon and Saturday January 29 in the morning vandals damaged parts of Nijong Oval. Sections of the fence was ripped out, the soccer posts were moved around and laid on top of each other, trees were broken and an amount of rubbish was left at the scene.

During the past week a number of letter boxes in the Cooma area have been damaged or stolen.

Police are asking the public to contact them if they have seen anyone acting suspiciously or know anything about either of the two acts of

malicious damage, on 6452 0099.

A car yard in Bombala had one of their vehicles damaged on Friday night. The offender jumped on the bonnet leaving dents, footprints and scratches.

Fire A logging truck and a 4WD collided on the Captains Flat Road on Monday morning; no injuries were sustained in either vehicle. The Cooma RFS attended to scene to help with cleaning up the oil spill from the accident.

The NSW Fire Brigade held a PR day with a six a side cricket match on Sunday at Nijong Oval to raise money for the flood victims in Queensland.

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If you’re a working parent expecting a child, there’s something else you can expect On 1 January 2011, Australia’s first national Paid Parental Leave scheme was introduced.

It’s a new entitlement for working parents, funded by the Australian Government.

Taking time away from work for a new baby is a common part of working life.

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The Monaro Art Group would welcome new members to join its full day art classes.

These will begin again on Monday February 7 at 10 am in the Cooma TAFE Art Room and continue for eight weeks of the first College term, to March 28.

The group is fortunate to have Sylvia Wall of Jindabyne, a former secondary art teacher, as their teacher. Sylvia is happy to cater for all levels of ability and experience within the class, beginners to advanced.

Participants are welcome to use whatever medium interests them: pencil, oil, pastel, acrylic, etc.

As the Monaro Art Group organises the classes and covers the insurance necessary for use of the TAFE Art Room, class members must become Art Group members.

For more information ring secretary Diana Klima on 6452 2576 or view the ad in today’s classifieds.

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Adelaide woman, Rosemary Hallo, is currentlyy studying at the University of Adelaide for her PhD in n Music.

She is focusing on the history of the harp and d harpists/composers for harp music during the e 1800’s.

Rosemary currently has her Masters in Music – Classical Harp Performance. She has been playing g almost all her life and is open to any information n regarding harps whether there are/were any harpists, s, teachers, composers or even lost music in the e Monaro that might contribute to her tertiary studies.

Ms Hallo purchased a harp from London, which iss over 200 years old.

“The age of the instrument, how it is crafted and d who may have played it in the past just fascinatess me,” said Rosemary.

If anyone has any harps or harp sheet music c lying around, any size or type, and in any condition, or any information regarding harp history in the Monaro during the 1800’s Rosemary would greatly appreciate it if you contacted her by phone: 0418 827 616, email:rosemary89@live.com.au or visited her website:www.australianharphistory.vpweb.com. au Pictured, Rosemary Hallo with her single action harp which has 42 strings by Chaillot made in Paris around 1815.

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8 Post & Rail Last thing Jindabyne needs is the idea of a “national franchised restaurant” (read “McDonalds”), that would send most of the small food outlets in Jindabyne to the wall.

Hey, wouldn’t it be wonderful seeing the McDonalds “Golden Arches” glowing across the Lake at night, dominating the tacky four-storey buildings that the proposal advocates?

It’s OK for developer GHD. As happened at Rainbow Beach, they can create their eyesore, make their killing and retreat to Canberra- leaving Council and the poor sods who invested in the place to sort out the mess.

Tony Bull Jindabyne

Editor, Let us hope that the Post takes a major role in opposing the proposed ”Lake Jindabyne Village” raised in the Monaro Post’s issue of January 5.

The western foreshore of the Lake - the very foothills of the mountains, should remain pristine and rural for posterity.

The last thing Jindabyne needs is more accommodation and more sprawl.

The proposal aims to create “a yearround tourist destination”. Isn’t that what Jindabyne has become already?

Indeed almost eveårything listed in the proposal would be a duplication of what Jindabyne already provides and does so well. The only exception

Show compassion for others Editor, Premier Keneally’s response to the Prime Minister Gillard’s Queensland Flood levy with respect to her claim Sydney residents suffer due to higher costs so they should in part be exempt from the levy, indicates her inability to understand the problems of her State beyond the boundaries of Sydney.

Her arrogant ignorance has shown she has no appreciation of the suffering of NSW country people who have suffered through years of drought; periodic flood; and most of all, through the many failures of NSW and Federal Governments causing loses of services and facilities to country people.

In saying this it is also clear those who would argue against paying

between $0.48 from a salary of just over $1000 a week to $14.42 for a salary of just under $3000 per week, etc, for one year to help rebuild facilities have no compassion or appreciation for the suffering those in Queensland will experience for years until facilities are returned to how they were before the flood. Do people honestly believe there is a bucket of money that the government can use to pay for the destruction in Queensland and that this bucket will magically be filled without impacting the taxpayer?

The reality is we, the taxpayers, pay for this and every other natural disaster. It is time to stop the debate, face reality and show compassion for our fellow Australians.

David Sheen,Cooma

Wednesday February 2, 2011

Another Curley One A Better Life!

Wherever we look the standards are rising, Perhaps not as fast as the debts.

We have more of this and much more of that And maybe more stress I’m surmising.

The houses are huge and filled with all things, With no interest for four years or more But we often sit down and wonder what’s next What new things there are to explore.

Then we see on TV those with much less than us Who seem to be quite often smiling And it does make you think where happiness lies Perhaps not in those things we’re piling.

The more that we try to chase all of the bling And look for contentment in that The deeper in debt we quickly become Which leaves us all wondering.

Standard of living and contentment in life Seem to be often in conflict.

I venture to say at the end of the day It causes a good deal of strife.

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Flood levy. Where do we all stand on Julia Gillard’s plans to rush through legislation to enable yet another big tax on Australians, albeit supposedly only for 12 months?

There is no doubt Australia probably should have a disaster relief fund tucked away somewhere it can’t be eroded by general spending. BUT, where’s the detail and the guarantee?

And another thing: while we are considering the devastation caused by the floods, are the planners who allowed development in floodprone areas, such as in Brisbane, going to be asked to explain their thinking?

The NSW Premier has suffered another couple of ‘oops’ moments this week.

Firstly she went in to bat for the poor underprivileged Sydneysiders who can’t afford the flood levy – then someone must have reminded her that NSW actually includes more than just the capital city. Those outside the big smoke aren’t exactly flushed with cash, either.

Then, yet another minister in her cabinet has caused her embarrassment, in the form of Verity Firth’s naughty hubby.

Luke at this...

Ms Keneally must be counting the days to March 26 and her change of job.

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Australia Day across Monaro Horseback poetry from Peter Cochran.

Far Left: coach from Neville Locker, costumes by Annie and Tony Woodhouse in Cooma.

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Right: Ambassador Allanah Zitserman at Nimmitabel.

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Students visit Pompeii for study On January 6, 28 students, parents and teaching staff from Monaro, Eden Marine and Bega High Schools departed Sydney for Rome on a 13-day study tour.

The excursion was organised by Australian Tour Company Academy Travel who specialise in designing and organising tour programs to Europe for schools, universities, professional and private groups.

Of the 28 travellers, seven were Year 11/12 Monaro High students accompanied by Jan Sandercoe and

textbook that the students are studying from and conducts lectures at the Universities of Sydney and New South Wales. Students were further advantaged by Dr. Lazer conducting two one-hour lectures at the hotels where they were staying.

Estelle has worked exclusively with Academy Travel since 2005, showing study tour groups around Pompeii and Herculaneum. “It was such an advantage having a person with such knowledge accompanying us,� history teac teacher at Monaro High School, Jan Sandercoe, said. “I even lear a lot from her and found learnt her very beneficial.�

S Some of the highlights of the trip included a visit to Rome wh where students explored fam famous landmarks such as the Co Colosseum, Circus Maximus, Tr Fountain, Spanish Steps, Trevi S Peters Basilica and the St V Vatican Museum; a trip to the B of Naples to see Mount Bay V Vesuvius, Herculaneum w where they observed the ruins of the seaside town and a full day spent in Pompeii to examine the evidence of the eruption and the culture of Pictured from left; Happi Human, Lauren the ancient city.

Eager, Miranda Evans, Chloe Kopecky-Geach, Emily Stewart, Kelsey Students also visited the Rourke and Sarah Adams in Pompeii.

National Archaeological Museum in Naples were they were able to view Krys Schouten. Year 12 students were Sarah repository of mosaics, paintings and sculptures Adams, Chloe Kopecky-Geach, Emily Stewart, found in Pompeii and Herculaneum.

Kelsey Rourke and Lauren Eager; and year 11 The overall excursion was an invaluable learning students were Happi Human and Miranda Evans. experience for both the teachers and students The study tour supports the compulsory and is hoped to be a regular opportunity for future HSC Core study of the NSW Ancient History ancient history students of Monaro High. peii syllabus – ‘Cities of Vesuvius: Pompeii ned and Herculaneum’. Students gained he extensive first hand information on the ge cities and developed a deep knowledge es. of the contexts of the Ancient societies. nd This enhanced the student’s learning and C allowed them to maximise potential HSC results.

The trip didn’t just benefit the studentss e educationally but also broadened their life skills.

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Bombala Talent Quest If you’re a keen singer or musician then it might be worth you entering the Bombala and District Country Music Association’s 18th annual talent quest this year on Saturday February 28 at the Bombala RSL Club Auditorium at 9am.

Contestants of all ages and ability are welcome to enter. The categories are; Veterans (50 years and over), Open Australian (Australian Composition), Sub Junior (12 years and under – Anything Goes), Open Instrumental, Junior Vocal (13-17 years), Senior Gospel, Open Junior Gospel (up to 17 years), Senior Vocal, Open Singer/Songwriter, Open Duo or Group and Open Country Rock.

Pictured are the new owners of the Café Royale, Caroline Fox and Scott Goudie.

Cooma locals, Caroline Fox and Scott Goudie, have recently bought The Café Royale in the Hain Centre, Cooma.

Caroline and Scott have kept the name Café Royale but will be trading under the name Holly Days Pty Limited.

The menu is much the same as the previous one with the exception on particular holidays where it will reflect the day/celebration.

This is where the title came in as it represents days of celebration and how food is more than often used to help celebrate ‘Holly Days’.

The Café will also have a retail aspect where they will sell various giftware that will reflect the menu and the day of celebration at the time.

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Ms Fox said that she was inspired to open a café with such features by many of the places she visited in America last year on her Rotary International Group Study Exchange.

This trip was a tourism exchange where she met many people who served as mentors and helped contribute to what her Café will soon become.

I had the privilege to try out one of Caroline’s iced chocolates on my visit last week and I must say it was one of the best I have ever had!

‘Holly Days’ The Café Royale is now open for business and will operate Monday to Friday from 10am-4pm serving coffees, cakes and light meals.

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Subdivision approved at St Andrews, Maffra service Burra despite complaints Cooma-Monaro Shire Council has approved a 27-lot subdivision on Burra Road, Burra, despite objections from local residents and their concerns over potential flooding issues.

Council had considered the application at its December 13 meeting, when a question arose about the potential for flooding.

That meeting resolved to defer the item so the Director of Environmental Services could liaise with the applicant regarding a flood study and report back to the January Council meeting.

On January 17, two people addressed council in open forum on the matter.

David Rouse told council he had 27 years working with the former Yarrowlumla Shire Council, ending his term there as the director of planning.

He said he had an intimate knowledge of the Burra valley, built up during that time.

He said he had no background data that suggested there would be any flooding probem with the development.

Mr Rouse said the area was all rural land with natural drainage.

Later, the meeting suspended standing orders to hear Alastair McArthur speak against the subdivision.

Mr McArthur said he believed the proposal contained too many houses and those houses would draw too much water from one central bore.

He said he believed that had the potential to drain the aquifer.

Mr McArthur said nowhere else in the Googong catchment area were there so many houses so close together. Draining the aquifer would impact on people living downstream.

He said ACTEW also had concerns about the development, in regard to water, erosion and the potential for polllution.

He said he had been a resident of the area for 25 years and in that time there had been three floods, making that occurence a one in

eight chance of flooding.

Mr McArthur said the way the development was designed was also a concern – with 25 lots in the floor of the valley.

He said a better design would be to have 40 acre blocks distributed across the estate, all using separate individual bores.This would put 14 to 15 blocks across the valley and solve most of the issues that concerned residents.

He said the property had been bought from a deceased estate and had been used as farmland.

When the matter was considered by council, a report stated the site inspection concluded that, except for an area adjacent to the Burra Road Bridge, where the Burra Creek short-cuts across an intervening area of land, the flood waters were shown as being largely confined to the creek systems.

Little evidence was identified that the floodwaters rose above the stream banks.

The report to council recommended the development be approved.

Cr Roger Norton spoke against the recommendation. He said he believed there were too many blocks and that there was an issue with water.

He was also concerned about the ACTEW concerns (ACTEW had writen to council) and also concerned about the flow into the Googong dam.

“Our people are going to be hurt as this develops” Cr Norton said. He said there would be more and more restrictions placed on landholders in future, as authorities attempt to save water supplies.

“I think we should work very closelly with ACTEW – any of our people living near the river will be in focus - we need to have a really good relationship with ACTEW”.

“I believe it should only go ahead with fewer blocks,” Cr Norton said.

Mayor Dean Lynch put the matter to the vote and it was approved, six to one. (Councillors Bronnie Taylor and Tony Kaltoum were absent from the meeting).

ALDI offers $100,000 in cash prizes ALDI is giving 10 community groups an opportunity to win $10,000 each to spend at ALDI. The competition celebrates 10 years since ALDI’s entry into the Australian marketplace.

Tom Daunt, ALDI Group Managing Director says ALDI is looking forward to celebrating with its customers having opened its first stores in Marrickville and Bankstown Airport, New South Wales, 10 years ago.

“Our loyal customers and local community support has been essential to ALDI’s success in the Australian marketplace. We’d like to give something back and say thank you for your ongoing support.”

The competition is open to schools, community organisations, charities and sporting groups who are celebrating a birthday or special anniversary between January 2011

and April 2011.

Entrants must describe in 25 words or less what they are celebrating and why their club/group deserves to win $10,000, accompanied by a photograph.

Each winner will receive a prize of $10,000 to be spent at a store of the winner’s choice.

Winners will receive an identification card to present at their nominated store, valid until 31 December 2011.

ALDI is looking for highly innovative and creative answers and will feature the 10 winning groups/organisations in special catalogue spreads throughout April and May. Groups/organisations can enter at www.aldi.com.au. The competition is open from January 20 and closes on March 15.

The freshly painted church of St Andrews at Maffra bulged at the sides and there was no room to move, when members of the Snowy Mountains Church attended a service on Sunday, January 30. The service concluded with a Holy Communion celebration and the Blessing in the cool shade of the pine trees. The Snowy Mountains Church represents the unity of the Anglican and Uniting Churches in parish of Berridale and the Snowy Mountains.

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

If you would like to tell me of your special occasions or have community events coming up please phone me on 6452 3137 mobile 0434 352 992 or email spray5@optusnetcom.au CAN YOU ASSIST?-FOR GOODNA’S SAKE Goodna in Queensland, only a few miles out from Brisbane CBD, is a very low socio-economic area and unfortunately has suffered badly in the recent floods.

Karen, a long time employee of Woolworths Cooma, has been in touch with the principal Margaret Gurney at Goodna State School-570 children attend this school which is made up of caucasian, aboriginal and other ethnic backgrounds.

Karen is at present collecting articles to take up herself in March and also to transport heavier goods with a local trucking firm which has offererd its services.

This is what is needed: uniforms, yellow polo shirts, black shorts, white socks and black shoes, stationary, sports equipment, books, educational toys and I believe underwear for all ages.

Karen has received many promises of help from local businesses and would be very appreiative if you could phone her on 0437 848 899 or leave a message at Woolworths who are helping her in her endeavours.

Unfortunately some residents of Goodna lost everything even their clothes.

CLAIMING THE DATE. Please mark in your diary Sunday April 10, when a fundraiser to raise money for a consulting room at the Sir William Hudson Nursing Home and a contribution to the 2MNO FM Community Radio which is manned totally by volunteers.

The fundraiser will be in the form of an “Aftenoon of Fun, Fashion and Frolic” featuring mini parades of national costumes, bridal wear, lingerie, music and dance displays.

The Easter bunny will be invited and a prize for the

most original Easter bonnet will be awarded.

The venue is the Ex-Services Club and tickets will go on sale in March. Meanwhile if you have a national costume you woud like shown please ring Valami on 64521613 or myself on 64523137.

LUCKY WINNER Irene Ramm was the lucky winner of a dinner and was seen last week enjoying her prize with Walter Sandner and Rosemarie Egidy at The Alpine Hotel.

Congratulations Irene, I believe this is the second prize you have won since December–keep it up!

BIRD LIFE IN COOMA Have you ever stopped to think how fortunate we are in Cooma and surrounds to have such delightful bird life? and such variety.

Kevin McFadden is one person who loves “his birds” and every morning can be seen feeding more than 20 varieties in his back garden and of course making friends with them.

Ruth tells me she feels they have seen over 36 varieties at different times.

What joy they bring-keep up the good work Kevin.

OPERA LOVERS Mozart’s, The Marriage of Figaro (sung in English) can be heard at the Jindabyne Memorial Hall on Saturday 2 April commencing 7pm, aperitifs will be served at 6pm.

This will be a rare treat for all the opera lovers in this district. Please ring Barbara on 6456 2934 for tickets.

INVITATION There is an invitation to visit the Thredbo Ski Museum which is situated at the Village Square, Thredbo.

Entry is FREE and it is a volunteer community organisation.

A visit to this museum provides the story of Australian snow sports and displays a magnificent collection of memorabilia.

Any enquiries 0264577410.

It’s a must for our visitors.

Riposte Lisa Ashurst As you’re probably well aware, a lot of merchandise in Australia is actually put together overseas because it costs business owners less to ship it over there with the blueprint, have it stitched, glued, assembled or whatever and shipped back here than what it would cost to have it done in Australia by an Australian workforce.

Doesn’t seem fair does it but hey, the businesses that do this are not into fair, they’re into money so if it costs less in the long run to have it all done overseas then that’s what they are going to do. They are not going to lose any sleep worrying about the local workforce.

Well okay, so who am I to comment? Like, they’re unlikely to listen to me anyway but sometimes some little thing crops up and you’ve got to wonder...like the plastic Australia Day flag things that one of the large supermarkets had sitting on top of their sponge cakes in the lead up to January 26.

Seeing it as just something else to fiddle with, Twin I flipped it over and then called out “Hey Mum! See this Australian Flag thing on the cake...”

“Mmmm” I answered absently “Well, it’s made in China!”

“It’s what??!!!”

Okay then. Who can see the inconsistency here? Why were these Aussie Flag things made in China? It turned out to be the same with the freebie all true blue Aussie bucket hat that was tossed in with one of the Sunday newspapers on the weekend prior to the Big Day. It was also made in China.

These were supposed to be for Australians to flout on Australia Day so why weren’t they made here in Australia? Twin I was as bemused as I was because, well, to quote him “What the hell is wrong with people here? What the hell is wrong with this country that we have purpose-made Australia Day paraphernalia (he’s very well read so he knows words like paraphernalia) made in China for god’s sake?”

If you think about it, it’s a very good question.

Why do we have these things made overseas?

Sure, as any money hungry business owner will tell you “It’s cheaper!” but hey, there must be somewhere to draw the line and it would have to start with the Aussie Day stuff. And speaking of Aussie...for a while now I’ve been seeing Aussie spelt as Ozzie (as in the oi!oi!oi! thing for example) for some strange reason. It ain’t spelt like that, okay! It ain’t!

But getting back to our Chinese Australian flags and our Chinese bucket hats...I just don’t get it.

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Midday Report. (CC) Robin Hood. (Final, PG, R, CC) Echo Beach. (PG, R, CC) The Bill. (PG, R, CC) Golf. Australian Women’s Open. First round. From Commonwealth Golf Club, Melbourne. Presented by Stephanie Brantz. Competitors include Karrie Webb and Katherine Hull.

My Family. (G, R, CC) Shamwari: A Wild Life. (G, CC) News. (CC) The 7.30 Report. (CC) The Bionic Vet. (G, CC) Ashes To Ashes. (M, CC) Grand Designs. (G, R, CC) Lateline. (CC) Lateline Business. (R, CC) Spectacle: Elvis Costello With… . (G, R, CC) Movie: The Man Who Knew Too Much. (PG, 56, R, CC) Movie: The Thief Of Bagdad. (PG, 40, R, CC) Can We Help? (G, R, CC) The Cook And The Chef. (G, R, CC) Something In The Air. (G, R, CC) The Einstein Factor. (G, R, CC)

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Sunrise. (CC) The Morning Show. (PG, CC) News. (CC) Movie: Ambulance Girl. (PG, 05, R) Dr Oz. (PG) Nurses. (PG, R) All For Kids. (P, CC) It’s Academic. (C, R, CC) News At 4.30. (CC) Deal Or No Deal. (G, CC) News. (CC) Today Tonight. (CC) Home And Away. (PG, CC) How I Met Your Mother. (PG, CC) Grey’s Anatomy. (Return, M, CC) The staff try to deal with physical and emotional trauma left behind in the wake of a gunman’s deadly rampage.

Derek makes a spontaneous decision to resign as chief and return to surgery. Cristina reveals her plans for the future.

Desperate Housewives. (Return, M, CC) Private Practice. (Return, M, CC) 30 Rock. (Return, M, CC) Not Going Out. (M, R, CC) Not Going Out. (PG, R, CC) Home Shopping. (G) Early News. (CC)

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Today. (CC) Kerri-Anne. (PG, CC) News. (CC) Alive And Cooking. (G, R) The Ellen DeGeneres Show. (PG, CC) The View. (PG, CC) Days Of Our Lives. (PG, CC) Entertainment Tonight. (CC) Hi-5. (P, R, CC) Pyramid. (C, R, CC) News. (CC) Hot Seat. (G, CC) News. (CC) WIN News. (CC) A Current Affair. (CC) RBT. (PG, CC) Getaway. (PG, CC) CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.

(Return, M, CC) CSI: NY. (M, CC) Cold Case. (M, R, CC) ’Til Death. (PG, R) WIN News. (CC) Burying Brian. (M, R) Entertainment Tonight. (R, CC) Spyforce. (PG, R) Danoz Direct. (G, R) Good Morning America. (CC) Early Morning News. (CC) Today. (CC)

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12.00 Midday Report. (CC) 12.30 Movie: Roman Holiday. (b&w, G, 53, R, CC) 2.35 Creature Comforts. (G, R, CC) 3.00 Golf. Australian Women’s Open.

Second round. From Commonwealth Golf Club, Melbourne. Presented by Stephanie Brantz.

6.00 My Family. (G, R, CC) 6.30 Shamwari: A Wild Life.

(Final, G, CC) 7.00 News. (CC) 7.30 Stateline. (CC) 8.00 Chopper Rescue. (PG, CC) A fatal accident on Fraser Island leaves one tourist dead and seven in need of urgent medical care.

8.30 New Tricks. (Return, PG, CC) A woman comes forward claiming a psychic has provided her with new information about her father’s murder.

9.25 Miniseries: Kidnap And Ransom.

(M, 11, CC) Part 1 of 3.

10.15 Lateline. (CC) 11.00 John Safran’s Race Relations. (M, R, CC) 11.25 Being Human. (Final, M, R, CC) 12.30 Rage. (M)

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Sunrise. (CC) The Morning Show. (PG, CC) News. (CC) Movie: A Guy Thing. (M, 03, R, CC) Dr Oz. (PG) All For Kids. (P, CC) It’s Academic. (C, R, CC) News At 4.30. (CC) Deal Or No Deal. (G, CC) News. (CC) Today Tonight. (CC) Home And Away. (PG, CC) Better Homes And Gardens.

(Return, G, CC) Hosted by Johanna Griggs. A look at the latest trends and colours as top fashion designers Peter Morrissey, Charlie Brown and Camilla Franks battle it out in a makeover challenge. Check out Fast Ed’s new summer pavlova.

8.30 Movie: The Holiday. (M, 06, R, CC) Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet. Two women, who live on opposite sides of the Atlantic, meet online and impulsively switch homes for Christmas in an effort to forget their romantic troubles.

11.20 Movie: Six Days, Seven Nights. (M, 98, R, CC) 1.30 Home Shopping. (G)

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During the 19th century, an American soldier is hired by the Japanese emperor to train his soldiers and help eradicate the last of the ronin.

WIN News. (CC) Movie: City Hall. (M, 96, R) Entertainment Tonight. (R, CC) 20/20. (CC) Antiques Roadshow. (G, R, CC) Good Morning America. (CC)

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sbs one Early News. (CC) Toasted TV. (G, CC) Totally Wild. (C, R, CC) Wurrawhy. (P, CC) News. (CC) The Circle. (PG, CC) Dr Phil. (PG, CC) The Oprah Winfrey Show. (PG, CC) Ready Steady Cook. (PG, R, CC) The Biggest Loser Families. (PG, R, CC) Infomercials. (PG, R, CC) Good Chef Bad Chef. (G, CC) The Bold And The Beautiful. (G, CC) News. (CC) 6pm With George Negus. (CC) Evening News. (CC) The 7PM Project. (PG, CC) The Biggest Loser Families. (PG, CC) Blue Bloods. (New series, M, CC) House. (Return, M, CC) News/Sports Tonight. (CC) Overtime. (R) The Late Show With David Letterman. (PG) Infomercials. (PG, R) Joyce Meyer. (PG) Kenneth Copeland. (PG) James Robison. (PG) Benny Hinn. (PG)

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French News.

Hindi News.

Arabic News.

Russian News.

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Movie: Good Hands. (PG, 01, R) His Mother’s Voice. (G, R) Help. (PG, R, CC) Letters And Numbers. (G, R, CC) The Journal. (CC) PBS NewsHour. (CC) Global Village: Visions Of Sicily Pt 2. (G) Letters And Numbers. (G, CC) World News Australia. (CC) Rex In Rome. (PG, CC) Big Love. (Return, M, CC) World News Australia. (CC) Movie: Howl’s Moving Castle. (PG, 04, R, CC) Movie: Queens. (M, 05, R) WeatherWatch.

WorldWatch.

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sbs one Early News. (CC) Toasted TV. (G, CC) Scope. (G, R, CC) Wurrawhy. (P, CC) News. (CC) The Circle. (PG, CC) Dr Phil. (PG, CC) The Oprah Winfrey Show. (PG, CC) Ready Steady Cook. (PG, R, CC) The Biggest Loser Families. (PG, R, CC) Infomercials. (PG, R, CC) Good Chef Bad Chef. (G, CC) The Bold And The Beautiful. (G, CC) News. (CC) 6pm With George Negus. (CC) Evening News. (CC) The 7PM Project. (PG, CC) The Biggest Loser Families. (PG, CC) The Good Wife. (M, CC) Law & Order: SVU. (M, CC) News/Sports Tonight. (CC) David Letterman. (PG) Burn Notice. (M, R, CC) Video Hits Up-Late. (PG, R) Infomercials. (PG, R) Joyce Meyer. (PG) Kenneth Copeland. (PG) James Robison. (PG) Benny Hinn. (PG)

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Early News. (CC) Toasted TV. (G, CC) Totally Wild. (C, R, CC) Wurrawhy. (P, CC) News. (CC) The Circle. (PG, CC) Dr Phil. (PG, CC) The Oprah Winfrey Show. (PG, CC) Ready Steady Cook. (PG, R, CC) The Biggest Loser Families.

(PG, R, CC) Infomercials. (PG, R, CC) Good Chef Bad Chef. (G, CC) The Bold And The Beautiful.

(G, CC) News. (CC) 6pm With George Negus. (CC) Evening News. (CC) The 7PM Project. (PG, CC) The Biggest Loser Families. (PG, CC) Blue Bloods. (M, R, CC) NCIS. (M, R, CC) Outrageous Fortune. (M) News. (CC) Sports Tonight. (CC) The Late Show With David Letterman. (PG) Infomercials. (PG, R) Bayless Conley. (PG) Jesse Duplantis Ministries. (PG)

6.00 WorldWatch.

1.00 Food Lovers’ Guide To Australia. (G, R) 1.30 Don Matteo. (PG, R) 2.30 Rex In Rome. (PG, R) 3.30 Letters And Numbers. (G, R, CC) 4.00 The Journal. (CC) 4.30 PBS NewsHour. (CC) 5.30 Global Village: Under The Spell Of Horses – Argentina Pt 2. (G, R) 6.00 Letters And Numbers. (G, CC) 6.30 World News Australia. (CC) 7.30 Coast: Cardiff To St David’s.

(PG, CC) 8.30 As It Happened: Apocalypse – The Second World War: The Noose. (M, CC) Documents the turning point in the war against Germany, with the Allied victory at El Alamein and the Russian triumph at Stalingrad.

9.30 World News Australia. (CC) 10.05 Erotic Tales. (M, R) 10.35 Mistresses. (M) 11.05 Movie: At A Glance. (M, 08) 1.10 Entourage. (M, R, CC) 1.40 Shameless. (M, R, CC) 2.40 WeatherWatch Overnight.

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WorldWatch.

Food Lovers’ Guide To Australia. (R) Don Matteo. (PG, R) Rex In Rome. (PG, R) Letters And Numbers. (G, R, CC) The Journal. (CC) PBS NewsHour. (CC) Global Village. (G, R) Letters And Numbers. (G, CC) World News Australia. (CC) Luke Nguyen’s Vietnam. (Final, CC) Gourmet Farmer. (Final, PG, R, CC) Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations. (PG, CC) Bestselling author and professional chef Anthony Bourdain heads to London and Edinburgh in search of the ultimate dining experience. There is something alluring and menacing in the air throughout the UK when it comes to the people, the scenery, and especially the cuisine, and Anthony wants to discover what it is.

World News Australia. (CC) Movie: Manslaughter. (M, 05, R) Movie: The Death Of Mr Lazarescu.

(M, 05, R) WeatherWatch.

Korean News.

Japanese News.

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It’s Time to Do Something About Housing Affordability With housing affordability worsening across Australia, the Housing Industry Association (HIA) is calling for swift and decisive action from government at all levels to address the barriers constraining housing supply.

Australian property market reports1 continue to support comprehensive research undertaken by the HIA showing that Australia faces an ongoing housing affordability crisis that is threatening the great Australian dream of home ownership.

HIA released a report in December 2010 indicating that Australia s house prices as a ratio of household income have been rapidly growing for some time now in both capital city and regional areas, making it increasingly difficult for first home buyers to transition from the rental market into home ownership (see Note to editors). “Many first home buyers are not in a position to make the transition to home ownership as they simply cannot afford it. HIA research shows that while many factors contribute to the housing affordability picture, a major cause of falling affordability is that house price growth has outpaced growth in average wages over recent years,� said HIA Chief Executive - Association, Graham Wolfe.

HIA has clearly stated for some time now that poor affordability levels in both capital and regional housing markets have stemmed from large structural supply side obstacles that could be alleviated by careful and considered reformation by government.

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RENTAL LISTING Bond & Rental References Essential Unit 37, 9 Yulin Ave, Cooma $80 p/w This bedsit is ideally suited to a single person looking for a low maintenance property to rent. Features include a lounge, kitchen, bathroom and shared laundry.

Sorry no pets. Available NOW Unit 44, 9 Yulin Ave, Cooma $85 p/w This bedsit is ideally suited to a single person looking for a low maintenance property to rent. Features include a lounge, kitchen, bathroom and shared laundry.

Sorry no pets. Available NOW! Unit 28 Platypus Gardens, 24 Mittagang Rd, Cooma $100 p/w Freshly painted one bedroom unit in Cooma North. Combined lounge room & dining, bathroom off bedroom, carpet and lino through out. Sorry, no pets.

Available NOW! Unit 55, 9 Yulin Ave, Cooma $110 p/w Two bedroom brick unit close to snowy hydro available! This unit features combined lounge and dining, kitchen with electric cooking, built in robes, shared laundry and off street parking. Available NOW!

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Pretty as a Picture 4 Windarra Place $295,000 Simply stunning and pretty as a picture, this brick & tile home offers you everything required when looking for a low maintenance modern home. There are many features including three bedrooms with BIW’s, three way bathroom with bath and separate shower recess, wood heating backed up with a reverse cycle unit, new carpet, formal lounge area, separate dining and a lovely family room off the kitchen to include a bay window that offers a peaceful outlook and access

to a paved patio or BBQ entertaining area. The home sits up high on a corner block offering panoramic views up the Murrumbidge Valley. If you are into gardening then you will be in heaven as the home has lush gardens, lawn areas and rockeries. The lawns all have sprinkler systems and all gardens are easy care but pretty as a picture. A single car garage with bench space rounds off this wonderful home.

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

35 Yaouk Road, Shannons Flat $250 p/w Located on a beautiful property this cottage features stunning views that will please!

This gorgeous cottage features four bedrooms, main bedroom with walk in wardrobe and ensuite. Open plan lounge and dining room, kitchen with electric cooking, wood fire heating, main bathroom with separate shower and bath, internal laundry and a balcony with sweeping views. The owners are more than welcoming for tenants to have any animals including stock. Available Now. Unit 48, 9 Yulin Ave, Cooma $120 p/w This renovated unit features 2 bedrooms with built-ins, kitchen, lounge, bathroom and shared laundry. Sorry no pets. Available NOW! 89 Monaro Lodge, 28 Mittagang Rd, Cooma $120 p/w Renovated two bedroom unit with new kitchen, combined lounge & dining and internal bathroom with laundry area. Walking distance to shops and transport.

Sorry, no pets. Available NOW!

87A Baron St, Cooma $165 p/w This is a great little one of two unit duplex and perfect for someone wanting good, clean and affordable accommodation. Features include 2 good sized bedrooms, combined lounge and dining and bathroom with shower over bath. Also features separate internal laundry, separate toilet and small rear yard. Small pets negotiable. Available NOW!

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25 Headland Road, Anglers Reach $180 p/w This three story open plan alpine home has extensive lake views from inside and out.

Featuring three bedrooms, a large bathroom and a lounge basement level complete with open fire, combined bathroom and laundry. Entertainment is made easy on the massive decking that surrounds the home. Anglers Reach is a 45 minute drive from Cooma and less then 2 hours from Canberra, which makes it perfect for a full time living. Pets negotiable. Available NOW! Unit 39, 9 Yulin Ave, Cooma $180 p/w Renovated unit features 3 bedrooms with built-ins, kitchen, lounge, bathroom and shared laundry. Sorry, no pets. Available NOW!

41 Baroona Ave, Cooma (FS) $230 p/w This 3 bedroom home features polished floors in all living areas, wood fire heater, bathroom and dishwasher. All bedrooms have built-in robes and there is a fully fenced yard with a double lock up garage. Small pets negotiable. Available 7/02/11 1/56 Sharp St, Cooma $230 p/w Modern renovated two bedroom unit on the main street of Cooma! Large lounge room area with reverse cycle heating and cooling, kitchen with modern stainless steel appliances including fridge and dishwasher, modern bathroom and shared laundry with coin operated washing machine and dryer, off street parking.

Sorry no pets. Available 1/02/11

Make no mistake, this property must be sold!!!!

790 acres (319 hectares approximately) of glorious high country grazing. Boasting spectacular Snowy Mountains vista. Located some 15 km’s north east of Jindabyne. Currently fenced into 7 paddocks, 9 dams plus several springs. Infrastructure includes sheep and cattle yards, 2 stand shearing shed, machinery shed | work shop, 3 phase power plus hay shed. Mixture of native grasses and clover. Good sound grazing country suitable for sheep, cattle or horse enterprise. Bitumen road frontage, school bus, mail service all at front gate.

Agents comments: Due to its location, this property would be perfectly suited to a grazing | farming enterprise combined with tourism. An added bonus is the currently approved 7 lot sub division (40 HA or 100 acres per lot) including 7 building entitlements to be capitalized on instantly or in the future (no time limit)

AUCTION:

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Shop 3 Centennial Plaza, Cooma Ph: 6452 4043

CONTACT:

28th February 2011 Double Bay Auction Centre

Nick Kirshner P 02 6456 6783 M 0416 287 829 E nick@nickkirshner.com.au W nickkirshner.com.au

INSPECTION: Appointment only

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23 Orana Ave, Cooma $220 p/w Freshly painted three bedroom home with new carpets. This home features combined lounge and dining, bathroom with shower over bath, kitchen with electric cooking, internal laundry, lock up garage and fully fenced yard. Small pets negotiable.

Available 25/01/11

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Which gender is more financially proactive?

2011 personal finance plans of Australian mortgage holders It is looking likely that males with home loans will outdo their female counterparts when it comes to re-jigging their personal finances this year, according to Mortgage Choice’s latest research.

Despite predicted interest rate rises and increasing living costs, Australia’s largest independently-owned mortgage broker found more than half the country’s female mortgage holders (51%) had no plans to make changes to their financial situation in 2011 or were unsure if they would*.

In comparison, more than three in every five (61%) male mortgage holders plan to make changes.

Local Mortgage Choice franchise owner, Donna Robson said, “It is concerning that our annual Consumer Sentiment Survey* found less than half of Australia’s female property borrowers intend to make adjustments to their personal finances this year. Everyone with a large debt commitment should review, at the very least, that commitment and their budget every year.”

“However, we were happy to see a more positive result than in the previous survey, where just over one third were going to review their finances over the following 12 months.

“Males continue to be the more financially proactive gender. 61% of those with home loans plan to make personal finance changes in 2011, which also represented a rise. Last year it was 45%.”

This increased interest from both genders is reflected in Mortgage Choice’s website statistics.

When comparing January 2011 to January 2010, www.MortgageChoice.com.au has seen a 14% increase in unique visitors to its ‘Tips and Checklists’ section.

“Regularly reviewing and/or making adjustments to suit the ever-changing economic landscape and financial product markets are essential to maintaining a healthy household budget. It will also build your confidence in your ability to manage debt commitments,” said Donna.

“Passive borrowers, both male and female, who don’t give their finances a health check at least once a year may be missing out on everyday and home loan savings. This means less cash flow for repaying debt quicker, capitalising on other investment opportunities and treating yourself.”

12 Tulong Close, Tyrolean Village (East Jindabyne) NSW 2627 874sqm

RENTAL LISTING Bond & Rental References Essential 28 Oliver St, Berridale $240 p/w This home has just been renovated and features 3 bedrooms with built-in-robes, new kitchen, lounge and family room. Also features large fully fenced yard, separate laundry, garden shed, single lock-up garage, and sunroom. This property is situated half way between Cooma and Jindabyne, and would make a lovely family home.

Small pets negotiable. Available NOW! 46 Hawkins St, Cooma $240 p/w This renovated home features 2 bedrooms, separate internal laundry, new bathroom with separate shower and bath, and a single lock up garage with remote. Also features new kitchen with dishwasher, separate lounge and dining, polished floors, lovely views, gas heating and cooking. This property has a large yard and small pets are negotiable.

Sorry, no dogs. Available NOW! 98 Massie St, Cooma $250 p/w Lovely three bedroom home a stones throw from town in a quiet spot! This lovely home features separate lounge and dining rooms with newly polished floors, kitchen with plenty of cupboard space, bathroom with separate bath and shower, electric heating and single lock up garage. Pets negotiable. Available NOW! Unit 2, 237 Sharp St, Cooma $250 p/w Recently renovated two bedroom home in a quiet complex. This property features large combined lounge and dining, main bedroom with ensuite and walk in robe, second bedroom with built in, second bathroom with separate shower and bath and single lock up garage. Also features reverse cycle air conditioning and renovated kitchen with stainless steel appliances. Sorry no pets. Available NOW! 21 Yamba Cres, Cooma $325 p/w This large family home is located in a great spot with four large bedrooms, separate lounge and dining rooms, kitchen with electric cooking, bathroom with separate bath and shower and wood heating. Also features an entertainment area, plenty of storage space with lock up sheds, carpets and lino through out, internal laundry, single garage and fully fenced yard. Pets negotiable. Available NOW! 1/190 Sharp St, Cooma $205 p/w This lovely unit features three good size bedrooms, combined lounge and dining and bathroom with shower over bath. Also features allocated car space, good size kitchen with electric cooking, gas heating, internal laundry and balcony with views over town.

Sorry no pets. Available NOW! 22 Kiparra Dr, Berridale $230 p/w This 3 bedroom home features a wood fire, open plan living and reverse cycle air conditioning. Also features large, fully fenced yard, double garage, single carport and front balcony to enjoy the sunsets. Pets negotiable. Available NOW!

Commercial Opportunities: 61 Sharp Street, Cooma $27,000 per annum plus GST and exclusions Excellent commercial property located right in the middle of Sharp Street! This fantastic property features front display room area, separate office, huge storage area at rear, access from both the front and back of the shop, amenities, wood fire heating in both the storage area and display room. This commercial property is a must for an up and coming business in Cooma! Available NOW!

Located at Tyrolean Village, no more than 10 minutes drive from Jindabyne. Boasting exceptional main range, lake and town views. Just a short stroll from Lake Jindabyne foreshore and rainbow Beach.

Originally built and designed to accommodate two (2) families. Currently approved for holiday rentals (up to 19 persons total) or permanent tenants as you please.

Enter via common foyer or double garage, both upper and ground floor dwellings have three (3) bedrooms each including master suite, walk-in robe, second bathroom plus two (2) laundry’s, open plan kitchen, dining and sitting room. Upper level opening onto large sun drenched deck, lower level flowing onto gardens.

Further features include full brick and rendered construction, cedar windows and doors, double glazing, tinted, separately metered electricity, large 2 car garage and workshop plus parking for 1 more.

Our vendors are moving overseas and have told us to get on with the job and sell the property !

AUCTION:

12th February 2011 On-site

BIDDING GUIDE: Mid $400,000’s plus INSPECTION: By appointment only

CONTACT:

Nick Kirshner P 02 6456 6783 M 0416 287 829 E nick@nickkirshner.com.au W nickkirshner.com.au

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Australia Day Citizens of the Year 2011 Continued from page 5...

Bombala Shire Tribute to Fr Mick Father Mick MacAndrew was appointed in July 2004 as the Parish Priest for St. Mary’s Parish, Bombala and St Joseph’s Delegate.

At the time of his appointment spiritual leaders in other denominations were becoming very scarce.

Father Mick saw this problem as a challenge and something very necessary in our local district. To that end he made himself available, without being intrusive, and in doing so, became known widely as Father Mick.

As Father Mick he is well known both in the Monaro and on the coast and is not afraid to champion challenges which other people would back off from. Mulesing is one example and another is tattooing of young people. His commitment covers a broad spectrum of many issues and is not tempered by age or religion.

For the last couple of years, when Ministers of

Religion were unavailable, Father Mick welcomed all to his Church and people responded.

A number of years ago, at Christmas, there was not a

they never mixed!

Father Mick has changed that.

His commitment to our Youth is outstanding and he is loved and respected by all the young people with whom he comes into contact. An example of his commitment in this field was the formation of several soccer clubs which played each other and gave great joy to many of our young people. Unfortunately, failure by parents to provide ongoing support has resulted in the closure of that sporting club.

The commitment spoken of above, also applies to our Adult population who seek his counsel across a broad range of issues. He has started an Astronomy group which is very active involving adults and children and he ensures that professionals from Canberra visit to provide lectures and better explain specific astronomy events.

Presbyterian nor Anglican Minister in town and as such the Ecumenical spirit prevailed in St. Mary’s Church. Traditionally

Pictured left: Leon Weston was recognised by Nimmitabel.

Right: Fr Mick MacAndrew was Bombala’s Citizen of the Year.

Australia Day– Michelago, Ingelara and Bredbo

By Lisa Ashurst Local communities all over the Monaro always do their bit to celebrate Australia Day in fine style and Australia Day 2011 was no different, with the residents of the towns and villages around the region meeting up for breakfast and staying on to take part in the festivities.

This year’s Australia Day Ambassador was popular columnist and television personality, Dr Cindy Pan, who travelled to the Cooma-Monaro region with her two young sons, Anton 7 and Jeremy 5, to celebrate the morning with several of the local communities before moving on to attend the afternoon program in Cooma’s Centennial Park.

First stop was Michelago where Dr Pan and her boys enjoyed a sausage sizzle breakfast and chatted with the locals followed by a short speech and the raising of the Flag.

Then it was on to the Ingelara Rest Area where the Michelago Region Community Association (MRCA) joined the Colinton and Michelago Rural Fire Brigades in setting up a Driver Survivor point.

Australia Day gained some international flavour at Ingelara with the chance meeting of Sabine and Michael Grassow, who are visiting from Germany and Christopher Ivorra, Anthony Dherbey and Jonathon Marti from France, who had also stopped off for a break before heading off to Melbourne, the Alice and Darwin.

They were very happy to join in for some photos with the locals.

Bredbo was the last stop for Dr Pan before heading on to Cooma and around 70 members of the Bredbo community turned out to welcome her to their Australia Day celebrations.

Following an introduction by Councillor Jenny Lawlis Dr Pan addressed the gathering, cut the Australia Day Lamington Cake, judged the junior colouring contest and then mingled with the Bredbo locals.

All in all, a wonderful Australia Day 2011!

Above: David and Gazelle Wicks.

Left: Bombala’s junior Citizen of the Year, Libby Summerell, with mayor Bob Stewart.

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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. Also service training on all models of Massey Ferguson their son Luke who has Southern Diesel & Hydraulics is combined with them offers a 24 hour tractors and can handle all our specialised field work.

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Away they go in the Teams Challenge wheat lumping at the 2010 Dalgety Show. The Teams Challenge is on again this year so get your team together.

Try your luck at the Dalgety Show The 67th Dalgety Show to be held on Sunday, March 6, 2011 has a raft of competitions for you to enter.

Rural Achiever Award The Dalgety Show Rural Achiever Award is open to young men and women aged between 20 and 27 years, who grew up or live in the Snowy River Shire.

The Award aims to recognise young rural people who are working hard to make a significant contribution to their local community and to rural Australia.

Dalgety Show 2010 Rural Achiever winner, Tim Dreverman went on to become one of the eight winners of the Royal Agricultural Society’s Rural Achiever Award.

Occupations of the eight RAS winners were small business owner, farm management, station hand, veterinary science student, officer with the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, human resources officer, health and safety officer, and livestock health ranger.

Whatever your background, if you are passionate about rural NSW, the Dalgety Show Society would welcome your entry.

Applications will close on Saturday, February 12, 2011 at 5pm.

For an entry form and more information contact Dalgety Show Society publicity officer Robin Daley on rdaley@activ8.net.au or phone 6456 5313 or download the form from www.dalgetyshow.com.au Novelty Event How about using your imagination and inventiveness and enter the Novelty Event This popular event is asking you to ‘Make a sheep or a whole bleating mob’. There are three classes; an Open class, a Junior, under 18 class and a Littlies, under 6 class. You can make your sheep from metal, timber, cardboard, wire, felt, plastic, fabric, wool or anything that takes your fancy.

This event is sponsored by Boloco Creek Steelworks, Dalgety with prize money of $40 for Open champion, $30 for the under 18 champion and $10 for the Littlies under 6 champion.

Ribbons are given for first, second and third places.

Entry to this fun competition is Free. You can phone Liz on 6456 5017 if you want to know more about the Make a sheep or a whole bleating mob Novelty Event.

Entries are to be delivered to the Horse Secretaries Office (near the Sheep Pavilion, appropriately!) at the Dalgety showground before 9am on show day, Sunday, March 6. Judging will take place at 11am.

Teams Challenge What about gathering a team together for the Team Challenge. If your club or association wins on the day you won’t have to fundraise for the rest of the year. All your fundraising will be done in one fun event.

Entries will be taken on the day before the event commences at 2pm.

Junior Beef Cattle Judging If your interest is cattle then the Dalgety Show Society encourages you to enter the Junior Beef Cattle judging competition.

Competitors must be over 15 years and under 25 years. Prize money for this event is generous. Contact Liz Walters on 64566710 Tug-O-War Still haven’t found an event to challenge you? Well there is always the Tug-O-War where you and your team pit its strength against the opposition.

There’s a Mens, Ladies and Juniors Tug-O-War and there is $700 to be won.

Woodchop If you know how to swing an axe then you can enter the Woodchop event run by the Southeast Axemens Association. Entry forms are in the Show schedule or on the show’s website www.dalgetyshow.com.au Section competitions If none of the above appeal to you then there are the section classes to be entered.

If you can cook, crochet, knit, take photos, paint, quilt, grow veggies or flowers, brew beer, grow cattle, sheep or wool, keep poultry, show or ride horses or have a good yard dog then enter the Dalgety Show and be thrilled you did.

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NSW Opposition plans to safeguard Cooma homes A NSW Liberals and Nationals Government will increase the amount of hazard reduction around Cooma to better safeguard homes and businesses, Shadow Minister for Emergency Services Melinda Pavey and The Nationals candidate for Monaro John Barilaro said last week.

“We understand an important function of government is mitigating risk associated with natural disasters like bushfires which is why a NSW Liberals & Nationals Government will implement a three-part strategy to reduce bushfire risk,” Mrs Pavey said.

A NSW Liberals & Nationals Government will: • Increase the amount of hazard reduction; • Establish an Independent Hazard Reduction Audit Panel; and, • Put volunteers back at the heart of the RFS by establishing a Council of Emergency Volunteers.

Mr Barilaro said that despite the fantastic efforts of our volunteer firefighters and significant increases in funding for the Rural Fire Service, the amount of hazard reduction carried out by Steve Whan and the Keneally Labor Government around Cooma has been minimal [see table below].

Hazard reduction by year, by hectare – Cooma-Monaro LGA 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 Total Average

2,547.96 ha 1,610.05 ha 3,932.38 ha 21.82 ha 8,112.21 ha 2,028.05 ha

Source: Answer to Question With Notice, NSW Parliament, December 2010.

Melinda Pavey and John Barilaro are pictured with David Fletcher at Berridale.

will conduct regular risk assessments, including fuel sampling and increasing fuel load “To put these figures into perspective the Cooma-Monaro LGA covers around 522,900 intelligence. hectares and given the local member is also the Minister for Emergency Services it’s Mr Barilaro said he was committed to ensuring all emergency volunteers got a fair go worrying to see how little hazard reduction has been carried out over the past four years,” from the NSW Liberals and Nationals. he said.

“If I’m elected in March I will do everything I can to ensure volunteer welfare is at the Mrs Pavey said the NSW Liberals and Nationals will institute a ‘world-best’ approach heart of every decision made by the Rural Fire Service,” he said. to hazard reduction by setting up an Independent Hazard Reduction Audit Panel which

Pledge to review Fire Service Levy A promise by the State Opposition to review current funding arrangements for the Fire Service Levy in NSW has been welcomed by the NSW Farmers’ Association.

NSW Farmers’ Association President Charles Armstrong says it’s about time a better funding model for the emergency services was adopted in this State.

“Insurance policy holders provide more than 70 percent of funding for the NSW Fire Brigades, Rural Fire Service and State Emergency Service,” Mr Armstrong said.

“These services respond to emergencies faced by all

members of the community, and shouldn’t be funded by only those people who are policy holders.

“The Victorian Government agreed in principle to move away from relying on an insurance levy to fund these vital services last year, leaving NSW as the only State still using this model,” Charles Armstrong said.

The Association welcomes the State Opposition’s pledge to review the funding arrangements for emergency services, if elected into office in March.

“The Henry Tax Review and the 2008 IPART Review of

State Taxation both identified the Fire Service Levy as an inefficient and inequitable funding model,” Mr Armstrong said.

“The Association, the Local Government and Shires Associations of NSW, and the Insurance Council of Australia have been pushing for a broad-based collection system for years.

“The Association welcomes the promise of a review, and is seeking a similar commitment from the Keneally Government,” Mr Armstrong concluded.

Barber’s Pole Worm warning for the South East Vets in the South East Livestock Health and Pest Authority are urging sheep and goat producers to implement drenching strategies to prevent infestations of Barber’s Pole worm.

Worm testing of flocks across the tablelands and coast has uncovered a rapid increase in egg counts. There have also been a number of producers reporting deaths attributable to this parasite and for which small ruminants develop little resistance.

Ian Lugton, South East LHPA senior district vet, says conditions have been ideal for warm-season worms to proliferate over the early summer despite drought

conditions having suppressed worm burdens for some time.

“We have recently experienced excellent rainfall across the district which 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 we’re expecting the peak to be much earlier this year.”

“With a wet forecast ahead, Barber’s Pole is shaping up to be a major disease issue for all sheep and goat producers.”

Dr Lugton said action is required now to prevent deaths and reduced flock productivity.

“Either administer a sustained action drench now or check burdens with faecal egg counting or the Haemonchus Dipstick dung test to see if Barber’s Pole 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 the drenching has been effective or to see if the worms are gaining the upper hand again.”

Dr Lugton reminded producers to use good drenching practices and dose to the heaviest animal in the mob. As there are a plethora of sheep drenches out there,

producers should also consider which drench will be most

effective for their individual situation.

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

Meet the Candidates hoping to represent agricultural NSW Candidates vying to represent regional NSW have been invited to participate in a series of “Meet the Candidates” Forums, organised by the NSW Farmers’ Association.

NSW Farmers’ Association President Charles Armstrong says farmers will be given the chance to meet their local representatives, to make sure their issues are heard ahead of the State Election.

“The Association will be seeking commitments from all Candidates at these Forums on all issues pertinent to the State’s farming community,” Mr Armstrong said.

The agricultural community and media are invited to attend the following meetings: 7 February Bathurst 6:30pm, St Patricks Sporting Club 15 February Cooma 6:30pm, Ex-Services Club

22 February Narrabri 7pm, The Crossing Theatre 2 March Coffs Harbour 7:30pm, Club Coffs 2 March Gunnedah Midday, Civic Theatre 2 March Glen Innes 6:30pm, Glen Innes Town Hall 3 March Tamworth 7pm, Tamworth Community Centre 3 March Casino 7:30pm, Casino RSM Club 10 March Grafton 7:30pm, South Grafton Ex-Servicemen’s Club 15 March Wingham 7:30pm, Wingham Golf Club 17 March Armidale 7:30pm, Armi

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Cooma prices close to national records Cooma Associated Agents yarded and sold 9000 XB lambs and 4600 sheep at Cooma on Monday January 23.

Quality was, overall, good with a number of fat shorn lambs throughout the penning. Light to medium weight store lambs made up a bigger percentage of the yarding and sold strongly, generally realising from $100-$130. First cross ewe lambs also attracted very keen competition selling from $135 up to a top of $201. Mutton sales again remained solid throughout with restockers bedding strongly on suitable lines of ewes.

Quotations Heavy shorn XB lambs $152-$160; Tradeweight shorn XB lambs $132-$147; Tradeweight woolly XB lambs $138-$155; Store lambs, woolly and shorn $92-$119; Heavy Hoggets $105-$115; Wethers, XB and Merinos $108-$128; Ewes, XB and Merinos $97-$130; Light to mediumweight sheep $60-$90; Mediumweight Rams $90-$98.50; Ewes to the Restockers $109-$132; 1stX ewe lambs from $140-$201; Prices Included XB Lambs Richard Maguire, E, 15 shorn lambs at $160; TJ and PM Fitzgerald, LMK, 58 shorn lambs at $155; J and R Phillips, JM, 276 woolly lambs at $155; RA and KI Reed, JM, 75 woolly lambs at $156; JJ and BM Crawford, JM, 28 woolly lambs at $154; RM and J Barron, LMK, 47 shorn lambs at $151; Loplexa P/L, E, 79 shorn lambs at $147; Caringo Est, LMK, 34 XB lambs at $145; RN McGufficke, JM, 18 shorn lambs at $148; SP Lang, LMK, 109 shorn lambs at $140; RG and MA Bottom, E, 17 shorn lambs at $142; S McNaughton, BC, 14 shorn lambs at $138; MM and PJ Shelley, E, 99 shorn lambs at $140;

Mrs R Miners, BC, 4 woolly lambs at $121.

Store Lambs MJ and CR Fletcher, E, 29 lambs at $135.50; M and J Burns, E, 21 lambs at $123; MT Marshall P/S, JM, 173 lambs at $119.50; RG Crowe, LM, 35 lambs at $117; Riverview, LM, 71 lambs at $116; Murlingbung P/S, JM, 250 lambs at $115.60; LW and MC Brooks, BC, 39 lambs at $113; LW and MC Brooks, BC, 73 lambs at $105.50.

1st X Ewe LMs Caringo Est., LMK, 60 lambs at $201; SP Lang, LMK, 148 lambs at $186; Arable P/L, JM, 65 lambs at $173; Numeralla Bega, E, 94 lambs at $141; M and J Burns, E, 26 lambs at $140.

Lambs sold to within a couple of dollars of the national record last week.

Ewes WC and DI McDonald, BC, 28 at $130; IJ and BR Blyton, E, 69 at $127; RG and J Crowe, LM, 46 at $123; GJ and L Povey, JM, 38 at $110; MJ Miners, LM, 17 at $108; J and R Phillips, JM, 20 at $106; M Power, E, 2 at $110 R and E Sherlock, LM, 101 M/E 6 ½ years GSM Nov shorn at $132 (sold to restockers).

MJ and CR Fletcher, E, 51 at $122; R and E Sherlock, LM, 59 at $114; Est. LM McPhie, JM, 73 at $111; LN Clarke, LM, 76 at $108 Next sale will be on Monday February 7 – 11am MMA sale will be on Monday February 14 – 11am

Wethers J and R Phillips, JM, 187 at $128; LW and MC Brooks, BC, 70 at $124;

Middle View Merino Stud tops ram sale Bob and Mikala Walters from Dalgety had a very successful show and ram sale with their Middle View Merinos and Poll Merinos.

On day one of the Great Southern Supreme Merino show and sale they had a poll merino ram that won the junior champion March shorn poll merino exhibit.

He then went on to beat his older peers to become overall champion March shorn poll.

Then to top it off this sheep won the Supreme Poll Merino exhibit over a very strong field of August shorn sheep.

Middle View also picked up reserve champion fine wool sale ram with a two year old son of Nerstane Pictured from left, Richard Knight Rabo Bank and major sponsor 222.

GSSM ; Arron Granger and Ron Granger “Rogara” Merinos; On the day of the sale Middle Gorgia and Bob Walters “Middle View Merinos” and Kevin View offered one Poll Merino aged (Dusty) Coves stud stock specialist with Landmark.

15 months and five, two year old merino rams.

Thomas from Western Australia.

The 15-month-old Poll ram The other five rams made from $3750 to $2000 Middle View V9.88 was an 18.6 micron ram with a body weight of 114kg and toped the sale at and the six rams averaged near enough to $6000 $20,000, he was bought by Rogara Merino Stud to some repeat and a couple of new buyers.

Middle View also recorded a huge lift in semen of Goulburn with the aim of putting more wool of better quality on their SRS type sheep, he sales particularly from the Poll Merino side of the was sired by the Coromandel ram known as Sir stud.

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Claire’s gardening notes for February With Claire Caldwell of Cooma Gas and Garden Supplies The holiday season for many has wound up for another year and the routine of work, kids off to school and weekends enjoying the summer weather are in order for February. The weather is beginning to heat up quite a bit and while some parts of the country don’t want to see any more rain our area could do with some more to fill dams and filter down into the subsoil. Many gardens probably could do with a little TLC to get them looking their best after the Christmas and January break. There is still quite a bit of good growing weather ahead.

Water – If the hot conditions continue during February then some attention to watering will be needed. Potted plants and hanging baskets will definitely need monitoring on a daily basis and watered when necessary. Just take care not to overwater. Check drainage holes to make sure that there are no blockages. Vegetables will need regular watering as will any berry and fruit crops still to be harvested. Annual flowers will also require more frequent watering where as shrubs, roses and trees require a long soaking weekly to fortnightly depending on your soil type and conditions.

Mulch - Re-applying layers of mulch may be necessary as over time mulch does break down. Always check under your mulch to see if the water has penetrated through the mulch into the root zone of the plants. If not then a good soaking will be required and maybe some wetting agent added to the mulch to aid in water penetration. Once the soil is moist, then re-apply mulch and water it well. This will ensure that the soil will retain moisture for a longer period.

Bugs – Bugs – Bugs - As with every good growing season there will be plenty of pests and diseases around to bug us, and our plants. Check for the following:

Pear and Cherry Slug - on cherries, pears, prunus ornamental and fruiting – to control use Success, Dipel or Pyrethrum.

Caterpillars and Grubs on almost everything especially grape vines, some vegetables, tomatoes – control with Success or Dipel.

Two Spotted Mite/ Red Spider Mite - found on many plants but especially on roses. Hard to control. Try Mavrik or Pest Oil. Earwigs - These are found hiding under mulch rocks, in crevices and will eat many plants. Control by– spraying hiding areas with Carbaryl but DO NOT spray on any edible plants.

Grasshoppers -have made their presence felt in gardens this season eating holes in many plants – to control, Confidor can be used and can also be used on edible crops.

Snails and Slugs -With every shower out come the snails and slugs. Spread baits such as Baysol or if you have precious pets use Multiguard which is more petfriendly.

Diseases - Spay roses regularly to control Black Spot and Powdery Mildew. There are plenty of fungus diseases around this season causing spots on many leaves on many plants. If these are becoming a problem please bring a specimen for identification so the correct control can be implemented.

GYO - The Grow Your Own will become even more important as the price of fresh produce and vegetables goes up and up in the wake of all the floods our country has been experiencing. For those gardeners already with a vegetable garden, the harvest should be well underway with tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuce, carrots, beans, beetroot, onions, silverbeet, spinach, herbs (parsley, thyme, basil, rosemary, oregano, marjoram) all on the edible menu.

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There is still plenty of good growing weather ahead, so why not get in and prepare yourself a vegie patch. Large pots can also be used to grow vegetables in. If you need any suggestions on what to plant just ask our staff or check out the vegetable seedlings and herbs available for planting now.

Plan – Plan – Plan - Now is the time to begin to think SERIOUSLY about planting fruit trees in the winter.

Get your ORDERS in so you may have fresh fruit next season. Planning for a “Spring Flowering Bonanza” could get underway now, as the bulbs will soon be available for planting. Rose orders can be taken for the next bare root planting season so if you missed out on a particular rose last season then get your order in early so as not to be Feed – Feed – Feed - Vegies will want continual and disappointed again. regular feeding to keep them growing and producing.

Annuals will also need regular feeds to keep those flowers Pots - Pots – Pots - If your potted plants, especially coming on. Roses will benefit from a good feed so they annuals, look a bit the worse for wear replace with new can produce an autumn show of flowers. seedlings or potted colour to brighten up your world for another couple of months. Even in the hottest months there Cut – Cut – Cut - In other words pruning. Remove is plenty to keep the gardener well and truly occupied. Just dead flowers from annuals, perennials, roses and summer a little note, if out watering in the evening, don’t forget the flowering shrubs. Cut back any shrubs that have finished insect repellant. Those pesky mossies are around in the their flowering display if necessary. Prune back long thousands and don’t they just love some bare skin! tendrils on wisteria climbers to keep plant under control, also grape vines both ornamental and fruiting.

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Entertainment

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6.00 Rage. (PG) 11.00 The Best In Australia. (G, R, CC) 12.00 Message Stick: Pecan Summer – The Opera. (G, R, CC) 12.30 Best Of Australian Story: The Wronged Man Pt 2. (R, CC) 1.00 Basketball. WNBL. Round 16.

Canberra Capitals v Logan Thunder.

From AIS Arena, Canberra.

2.00 Golf. Australian Women’s Open. Third round. From Commonwealth Golf Club, Melbourne. Presented by Stephanie Brantz. Competitors include Karrie Webb and Katherine Hull.

6.00 Soccer. (CC) W-League. Semi-final.

7.00 News. (CC) 7.30 Bed Of Roses. (PG, CC) Louisa and Nick decide to take the plunge and set a wedding date. Deb discovers her husband has been leading a double life.

8.25 News Update. (CC) 8.30 Football. (CC) NTAFL. Indigenous All Stars v Richmond. From Marrara Stadium, Darwin. Commentary from Charlie King and Gerard Whateley, with analysis from former AFL stars Michael Long and Michael McLean.

11.30 Rage. (M)

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The Replacements. (G, R, CC) Handy Manny. (G, R) Weekend Sunrise. (CC) Saturday Disney. (G, CC) Castaway. (New series, C, CC) DaVincibles. (New series, C, CC) V8 Xtra. (Return, G, CC) Movie: The X Team. (PG, 03, R) Movie: Freaky Friday. (PG, 03, R, CC) Extraordinary Dogs. (New series, G) Sydney Weekender. (Return, G) News. (CC) Movie: The Parent Trap. (PG, 98, R, CC) Lindsay Lohan. Identical twin sisters separated at birth are reunited at a summer camp, and decide to play tricks on their parents.

9.15 Movie: Runaway Bride. (PG, 99, R, CC) Julia Roberts, Richard Gere, Joan Cusack, Hector Elizondo, Rita Wilson.

A sacked newspaper columnist goes to find the thrice-bolting bride who cost him his job.

11.40 Movie: Bringing Down The House.

(M, 03, R, CC) Steve Martin, Queen Latifah, Eugene Levy, Jean Smart.

A middle-class white man invites his internet date to stay at his house, unaware that she is a prison escapee.

2.00 Home Shopping. (G)

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6.00 Toasted TV. (G) 8.30 Dex Hamilton: Alien Entomologist.

(C, R, CC) 9.00 Scope. (C, R, CC) 9.30 H2O – Just Add Water. (C, R, CC) 10.00 Hit List TV. (PG) 12.00 Landed Music. (PG) 12.30 Going Bush. (G) 1.00 Infomercials. (PG, R) 2.00 Movie: Hating Alison Ashley. (PG, 05, R, CC) 4.00 Fishin’ Trip. (G) 4.30 Making Tracks. (G) 5.00 Oprah’s Ultimate Australian Adventure Part 2. (PG, R, CC) 6.00 Evening News. (CC) 6.30 The Gadget Show. (G, CC) 7.30 Movie: Ice Age: The Meltdown. (PG, 06, R, CC) Voices of Ray Romano, John Leguizamo, Denis Leary.

9.15 Movie: Tropic Thunder. (M, 08, R, CC) Ben Stiller, Robert Downey Jr, Jack Black, Tom Cruise.

11.20 Movie: Planes, Trains & Automobiles. (M, 87, R) Steve Martin, John Candy, Laila Robins.

1.05 Infomercials. (PG, R) 4.00 Bayless Conley. (G) 4.30 It Is Written. (PG) 5.00 Hour Of Power. (G)

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Rage. (G) Children’s Programs.

Insiders. (Return, CC) Inside Business. (Return, CC) Offsiders. (Return, CC) Asia Pacific Focus. (Return, CC) Songs Of Praise. (G, R, CC) Landline. (Return, CC) Golf. Australian Women’s Open. Final round. From Commonwealth Golf Club, Melbourne. Presented by Stephanie Brantz. Competitors include Karrie Webb and Katherine Hull.

Soccer. (CC) W-League.

News. (CC) South Pacific: Fragile Paradise.

(Final, PG, CC) News Update. (CC) Agatha Christie’s Poirot. (M, R, CC) Iconoclasts: Wynton Marsalis And John Besh. (PG, R, CC) Movie: Miss Austen Regrets. (G, 08, R, CC) Movie: Airport. (PG, 70, R, CC) Movie: The Galloping Major. (b&w, G, 51, R) Hymns Of Glory. (R) Something In The Air. (G, R, CC) The Einstein Factor. (G, R, CC)

12.30 1.15 3.15 5.30 6.00 6.30 7.30 8.00 8.30

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Garner Ted Armstrong. (G) Life Today With James Robison. (G) Weekend Sunrise. (CC) Kochie’s Business Builders. (G, CC) World’s Strictest Parents. (PG, R, CC) Our Lives: Sleep Walkers – Secrets Of The Night. (PG, R) Home Improvement. (G, R, CC) Movie: Rip Girls. (G, 00, R) Movie: Medicine Man. (PG, 92, R) Drive-Thru Australia With Ben O’Donoghue. (New series, G) News. (CC) Sunday Night. (Return, CC) Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (Return, PG, CC) The Force: Behind The Line. (Return, PG, CC) Bones. (M, CC) While providing a proper burial for remains discovered on the wreck of a 150-year-old slave ship, the team discovers a link to a recent murder.

Castle. (Return, M, CC) Serial Killers: Dennis Nilsen. (M) The First 48: Missing Witness/Who’s Knocking. (M) Alan Sugar: The Apprentice. (M, R) Home Shopping. (G) Early News. (CC)

7.30 8.30 11.05 2.20 3.50 4.00 5.00 5.30

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12.30 1.30 2.00 3.00 3.30 4.00 5.00 5.30

Go, Diego! Go! (G, R, CC) Dora The Explorer. (G, R, CC) Weekend Today: Saturday. (CC) Saturday Kerri-Anne. (G, CC) Dogstar. (C, R, CC) Pixel Pinkie. (C, R, CC) G2G: Got To Go. (C, R, CC) Dennis & Gnasher. (C, R, CC) The Shak. (C, R, CC) Pyramid. (C, R, CC) Gilligan’s Island. (G, R) Movie: Funny Girl. (G, 68, R) Fishing Australia. (G, R) Road To Tamworth. (G) Postcards International. (G, CC) News. (CC) Australia’s Funniest Home Videos: Summer Edition. (PG, CC) The Cube. (PG, CC) Movie: In The Line Of Fire. (M, 93, R, CC) Clint Eastwood, John Malkovich, Rene Russo, Dylan McDermott.

Movie: The Deer Hunter. (AV15+, 78, R) Movie: Ghost Ship. (b&w, PG, 52, R) WIN Presents. (R) Danoz Direct. (G, R) Creflo A Dollar. (G) Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (G, R)

Go, Diego! Go! (G, R, CC) Dora The Explorer. (G, R, CC) Weekend Today. (CC) Pyramid. (C, R, CC) The Shak. (C, R, CC) David Attenborough’s Crocodile.

(PG, R) Movie: The Thief Who Came To Dinner. (PG, 73, R) Cricket. One-Day International.

Game 7. Australia v England.

Afternoon Session. From the WACA. News. (CC) Cricket. (CC) One-Day International.

Game 7. Australia v England. Evening Session. From the WACA. Movie: Hostage. (M, 05, R, CC) A small-town sheriff confronts his former life as a police negotiator when a wealthy family is held hostage by three teenagers in their hi-tech home.

The Baron. (PG, R) F Troop. (G, R) Spyforce. (PG) Antiques Roadshow. (G, R, CC) Danoz Direct. (G, R) GMA: Sunday Edition. (CC) Early Morning News. (CC) Today. (CC)

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10.25 The Periodic Table: Ferocious Elements. (PG, R, CC) 10.40 Postcards From Bangladesh. (R, CC) 11.00 Landline. (R, CC) 12.00 Midday Report. (CC) 12.30 Pride And Prejudice. (G, R, CC) 1.30 An Island Parish. (G, R, CC) 2.00 The Bill. (PG, R, CC) 3.00 Children’s Programs.

6.00 My Family. (PG, R, CC) 6.30 Best Of Collectors. (G, R, CC) 7.00 News. (CC) 7.30 The 7.30 Report. (CC) 8.00 Australian Story. (Return, CC) 8.30 Four Corners. (Return, CC) 9.15 Media Watch. (Return, CC) 9.35 Q&A. (Return, CC) 10.30 Lateline. (CC) 11.05 Lateline Business. (R, CC) 11.35 Murphy’s Law. (M, R, CC) 12.25 The Clinic. (R, CC) 1.20 Movie: Road To Utopia. (b&w, G, 46, R, CC) 2.50 Movie: Sherlock Holmes In Terror

By Night. (b&w, G, 46, R, CC) 4.00 Sleuth 101. (PG, R, CC) 4.30 The Cook And The Chef. (G, R, CC) 5.00 Something In The Air. (G, R, CC) 5.30 The Einstein Factor. (G, R, CC)

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Children’s Programs.

School Programs.

Big Ideas. (Return, CC) Midday Report. (CC) Time Team. (G, R, CC) Meerkat Manor. (G, R, CC) Parliament Question Time. (CC) Children’s Programs.

My Family. (G, R, CC) Best Of Collectors. (G, R, CC) News. (CC) The 7.30 Report. (CC) Foreign Correspondent. (Return, CC) Michelin Stars: The Madness Of Perfection. (M, CC) QI. (PG, CC) Artscape: Anatomy – Mind. (M, CC) Lateline. (CC) Lateline Business. (R, CC) Four Corners. (R, CC) Media Watch. (R, CC) The Chaser’s War. (Final, M, R, CC) Parliament Question Time. (CC) To Be Advised.

Catalyst. (G, R, CC) Big Ideas. (R, CC) Talking Heads. (G, R, CC) The Cook And The Chef. (G, R, CC) Something In The Air. (G, R, CC) The Einstein Factor. (G, R, CC)

2.00 3.00 3.30 4.00 4.30 5.30 6.00 6.30 7.00 7.30 8.30

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Sunrise. (CC) The Morning Show. (PG, CC) News. (CC) Movie: The Good Times Are Killing Me. (M, 09) Dr Oz. (PG) Nurses. (PG) All For Kids. (P, CC) It’s Academic. (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) Bones. (M, CC) After human remains are discovered in the world’s largest chocolate bar, the investigation uncovers secrets, lies and love affairs.

Brothers & Sisters. (M, CC) The Walkers attend a swanky launch party for Luc’s underwear advertising campaign. Holly struggles to remember the things which were important to her.

Fat Family Diet. (PG, CC) My Shocking Story: My Big Foot.

(PG, R) Home Shopping. (G) Early News. (CC)

Sunrise. (CC) The Morning Show. (PG, CC) News. (CC) Movie: Hope Springs. (M, 03, R, CC) Dr Oz. (PG) Nurses. (PG) All For Kids. (P, CC) It’s Academic. (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) Packed To The Rafters. (Return, PG, CC) With Rita on the guest list for Carbo and Retta’s engagement party, nerves are at an all time high.

Parenthood. (PG, CC) In the middle of a financial crisis, Adam makes an important decision which could alter the company’s future. Jabbar has a surprising reaction to news of Jasmine and Crosby’s plans.

Cougar Town. (M, CC) 10 Years Younger. (PG, R) Mercy. (M, R, CC) Home Shopping. (G) Early News. (CC)

10.30 12.30 1.00 1.30 2.00 3.00 3.30 5.00 5.30

10.30 11.30 12.00 12.30 1.30 2.00 3.00 3.30 5.00 5.30

Today. (CC) Kerri-Anne. (PG, CC) News. (CC) Alive And Cooking. (G, R) The Ellen DeGeneres Show. (PG, CC) The View. (PG, CC) Days Of Our Lives. (PG, CC) Entertainment Tonight. (CC) Hi-5. (P, R, CC) Pyramid. (C, R, CC) News. (CC) Hot Seat. (G, CC) News. (CC) WIN News. (CC) A Current Affair. (CC) Two And A Half Men. (PG, CC) $#*! My Dad Says. (PG, CC) Movie: Underbelly Files: Tell Them Lucifer Was Here. (M, 10, CC) Brett Climo, Todd Lasance, Jane Allsop, Ditch Davey, Annie Jones.

The Allan Border Medal. (PG) WIN News. (CC) ’Til Death. (PG, R, CC) Entertainment Tonight. (R, CC) Homicide. (b&w, M, R) Danoz Direct. (G, R) Good Morning America. (CC) Early Morning News. (CC) Today. (CC)

Today. (CC) Kerri-Anne. (PG, CC) News. (CC) Alive And Cooking. (G, R) The Ellen DeGeneres Show. (PG, CC) The View. (PG, CC) Days Of Our Lives. (PG, CC) Entertainment Tonight. (CC) Hi-5. (P, R, CC) Pyramid. (C, R, CC) News. (CC) Hot Seat. (G, CC) News. (CC) WIN News. (CC) A Current Affair. (CC) The Big Bang Theory. (PG, CC) Top Gear: Middle East Special. (PG, CC) Ben Elton Live From Planet Earth.

(New series, M, CC) Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares.

(MA15+, CC) ’Til Death. (PG, R) WIN News. (CC) 20/20. (CC) Entertainment Tonight. (R, CC) Division 4. (b&w, M, R) Danoz Direct. (G, R) Good Morning America. (CC) Early Morning News. (CC) Today. (CC)

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Wednesday February 2, 2011

New principal for Bredbo Public School

By Lisa Ashurst

It's a busy time at the Cooma - Monaro Historic car club.

Thanks to the support of Lions, Rotary and local businesses, most of the food for the Australia Day Breakfast at the Car Club was donated.

Most of the $3200 proceeds will be able to go directly to flood relief.

More than 350 people enjoyed juice, cereal, toast, bacon, eggs, tomato, sausage and social chat. There were 33 cars on display inside the clubhouse with half a dozen more outside. The three clubs are keen to repeat the event next year.

A flood relief raffle, generously supported with items donated by local businesses has raised $800 so far.

The club fielded a team and ran the bar at the six-a-side flood relief cricket on Sun, January 31.

Despite what umpires or observers might say, everybody won!

Our first run this year will be for lunch at Ando hall on Sunday February 6. Cars leave the clubhouse at 9.30. Lunch will be approx $10 per head. Please phone Lyn or Kel ASAP 64522172 business or 64523167 home, if you are attending so they can advise the ladies at Ando how many lunches are needed.

CWA are running an Elvis Night fundraiser at the clubhouse Saturday February 12. Tickets from Marnie’s Fabric Salon. Happy Motoring Customers!

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Bredbo Public School, along with members of the local community, welcomed new school Principal, Mrs Leanne Thistleton, during a special morning tea at Bredbo School on Tuesday January 25.

Leanne has been the relieving Principal at Bibbenluke and Ando schools for the last four years and is eager to take on the fulltime position in Bredbo. “Having been a relieving principal for four years, I’m really looking forward to having my own school” she added.

Leanne and nd her husband nd Tony, who ho operates ct a contract pastoral equipmentt n business in Bombala, have a 16 year old son and have settled in Cooma.

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was a great opportunity for the Bredbo School community to meet Leanne and Tony and during the formal introductions the students presented Leanne with a scrapbook compiled by Bredbo students, Kate and Rebecca Mylan and Bredbo local, Matilda Lawler. The scrapbook contains the names and photographs of the current students at the school and Isobel Miller, who goes into Year 4 at Bredbo School this year, felt it would be a nice way to assist Leanne in getting to know her new school via a “who’s who” of the classroom!

Leanne Thistleton Le add addresses her new school.

Left: MrsThistleton is introd introduced to her new sch school

by Amanda Brodrick.

Meet the Sumo challenge The quest for a new piano for at Cooma show Arts Council A fun, new activity will be open for participation at this year’s Cooma Show on March 12.

The sumo wrestling competition involves participants wearing sumo suits, which are of the latest design, safer, more comfortable and easier to get in and out of.

The competition begins with creating two teams and a member of each team battles it out in a Sumo match.

Each game winner (there are three games to a bout) receives a point. The team with the highest score is the winner. CoomaMonaro Shire mayor, Dean Lynch, has already put his hand up to participate but the Cooma Pastoral and Agricultural Association is looking for local sports groups and businesses to step up to the challenge.

Entries will be taken up until the day, but early bookings are encouraged. (For more information, contact the president Gail Eastaway on 0408 930 180).

Bout guidelines: 1.

Competitors will be started apart on opposite ends of the circle, facing each other.

2.

The referee will signal the competitors to begin and the competition will end in one of two ways: i.

Forcing the opponent outside of the circle–the contest ends when one of the contestants makes contact outside of the circle with any part of the body. ii.

Forcing the opponent to the mat inside the circle– the contest ends when one of the contestants makes contact inside of the circle with any part of the body except their feet.

3.

The competitor who wins two or more bouts out of the three games will win the match.

4.

The referee’s decision on a question of fact is final. His/her interpretation of the rules during the game is final.

All groups are welcome to compete whether it be businesses, sporting teams, families, friends or schools.

The Snowy Monaro Arts Council has decided to buy a new piano to replace the existing instrument in the Anglican Church Hall, which has done a sterling service over the many years.

The “John Laught Memorial Piano Fund” has been established, in memory of John, a Vice President of the Arts Council until his sudden death in July 2010.

An inaugural fundraising concert featuring not only local musicians but also musicians from Canberra and Melbourne will be on Friday February 25 in the Anglican Church Hall at 6:30pm.

There will be finger food and drinks with the concert starting at 7.30pm.

All artists are giving their time and talents for this worthy cause, as it seems appropriate that Cooma should have a quality and valuable community resource for our talented musicians.

Tickets are: Adults $30, Concession $25, SMAC Members $20 and Students $10.

As a further fundraising measure, there will be an opportunity at the concert for people to “buy” a piano key.

It is expected that there will be more fundraising events throughout 2011.

2011

NIMMITABEL SHOW 2011

February 5th

Show Shear 2011 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 over $1000 in prize money plus prizes, trophies and ribbons.

The Jemalong Encouragement award will also be awarded to the shearer of the judge’s choice. The award includes two days in shed training with an instructor from the Western Institute of Tafe, Dubbo campus.

The Cottage Park Merino Stud Nimmitabel Show Shear competition will begin registration at 8.30am, ready for a 9am start on February 5.

The Monaro Merino Association made a decision that the Monaro Merino Ram of the Year will return to the Show Circuit on a rotational basis starting this year at Nimmitabel.

It is the Monaro Merino Ram of the Year not the Merino Sheep of the Year as wrongly printed in the Nimmitabel Show Schedule.

This is a special section and will be judged as a separate event at the start of the Sheep show.

The winner of this event will be excluded from all other individual classes in the sheep section.

To be eligible for this event the ram must be bred within the three shires of Monaro: Bombala, Snowy River or Cooma Monaro.

It is open to August or March shorn rams showing

not more than two permanent teeth and are tagged with stud merino sheep breeders tags.

The Monaro Merino Ram of the Year is sponsored

by Dynon Wools and Riverina Wool Testers Perpetual Trophy.

This prestigious Monaro Merino Ram of the Year will be held on a rotational basis between four of the Monaro Shows starting at Nimmitabel 2011, Delegate 2012, Dalgety 2013 and Cooma 2014.

The Monaro Merino Ram of the Year has now been going for a decade and is always keenly sought after award. We ask any of Monaros’ registered Merino Studs that have a two-tooth ram to consider entering this event.

For enquiries phone John Alcock on 64536244.

Nimmitabel Show will conduct the 2011 Ram of the Year event.

T h e 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.

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2011 will be a special year at Nimmitabel show, as we hold our very first Show Shear competition.

The Cottage Park Merino Stud Nimmitabel Show Shear competition has been 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 sheep judging and junior judging; and can check out the commercial sheep and fat lambs.

T h e Cottage Park Merino Stud Nimmitabel Show Shear competition will consist of four sections, including: · Elders Learners Section · Stockowners Intermediate Section · Jemalong Senior Section · Gordon Litchfield Wool Open Section .

Monaro Merino ram of the year

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Campdrafting ability, stock sense, and companionship all come in Ablelou's blood Dam: Fieldon Marylou won an impressive 86 campdrafts in only 5 years, Sire: Quidong Able had 98 campdraft wins & was sired by Abdul. Ablelou has won 19 campdrafts to date. He is always consistent giving 110%, and can be ridden by the whole family. Ablelou’s sired Open Campdrafters, A grade Polocrosse horses & Ponies for the kids at Pony Club. His progeny are extremely quiet in all aspects and they just love being your mate.

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Grand dam: Cambalong Jazz – has won numerous Open Drafts. She placed 2nd Ladies @ Warwick Draft and has played State Polocrosse for NSW & SA. Classact’s 2nd outing he placed 5th in the Open Stockmans Challenge @ Gundagai Giddy Up 2009 and ran an 86 in the stallion draft.

He continues to prove his consistency, he has a beautiful nature and is a pleasure to own.

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Junior judging zone finals at Nimmitabel Show 2011

the show. Through participating in these sections youth and young adults have the opportunity to meet new people, gain Not only does it have many activities for all ages, but it life skills and also have the chance to go on to the Sydney Royal Easter Show to compete against the rest of the state, hosts the zone finals for five junior judging sections.

These five sections include merino sheep junior judging, should they acquire first or second place in a section.

The Overall Champion Junior Judge of all five zone final meat sheep junior judging, fleece junior judging, cattle junior sections will win the Emily Alcock Memorial Perpetual Trophy. judging and cattle parading.

This competition is run on a point score system. The These sections are such assets to the Nimmitabel show as they give children and young adults something to do at junior 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. Each section has an age limit for those who go onto the Sydney Royal Easter Show, but if you are under 25 and T/AS Monaro Wool Services & Schute Bell Badgery Lumby would like to come and participate then this is a sure way of meeting new people and Nimmitabel Show is currently one of the most unique shows around the district.

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This year there is a total of $1980 prize money, some of the prize money will go to the Zone Finalists we send to Sydney Royal Easter Show for traveling money.

We would like to thank our major sponsor, Merial and Westpac Bank Cooma, Hooks Pharmacy, ANZ Bank Cooma, 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.

Anyone wishing to enter the Junior Judging can contact Beverley Alcock on 0458493389 or Jenny Alcock on 64536244; or come to the Junior Judging Marquee on the show day Saturday February 5 between 9.30 and 10am.

Junior Judging starts at 10am.

Food section In 2011 CWA is promoting Butterscotch Cake with Caramel Icing, the recipe is in the Show Schedule.

We have a new sponsor for the Champion Exhibit classes 1 - 17 who is Mitre 10 Cooma.

16 Yrs and Under and 12 Years and under we have prizes donated by Rawleigh Healthcare, CWA and Mrs Tindall.

We again have the Great Fruit Cake Competition, this year it will be sponsored by Walker Gibss and King Lawyers and Conveyancers.

Tips for a winning cake: Dust flour off scones, no cake rack marks and

no frosting as icing.

All exhibits should be on disposable plates and covered with an oven bag.

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Show Society president’s message thanks go to Ted Graham for his countless hours and effort in getting the website up and running.

Nimmitabel Show Society has had great success in the Royal Easter Showgirl competition, with Melanie Nichols being crowned the winner in 2007, her twin sister Katrina being named runner-up in 2009 and Beverly Alcock becoming a finalist in 2010. Not a bad effort for a small community like Nimmitabel.

Our Showgirl for 2011 is Jaimie Henderson and I am sure that she will do us proud once again. She certainly has great experience to call on.

This year we are hosting the inaugural ‘Sheep Shear’.

Already we have more than 30 entries from ‘gun’ shearers

and with four categories – novice, intermediate, seniors and opens, there is room for everybody. We once again welcome back the woodchop which we hope will be much enjoyed. The yard dog trials are always well supported and one of the popular events at the Show.

The Showground looks a picture and we look forward to welcoming more families to the 2011 show. For the first time we will have a farmyard

nursery which will have all varieties of farm animals for the children to see and pat.

We have a magician who will perform twice during the day and will make balloon animals at other times. There will be a scavenger hunt, an irish band and pipe bands.

The well loved poddy calf rides will be held at lunch time.

The four rings in the horse events will be non-stop all day. Skeety Evans has done a marvelous job in building up the ring events in 2010 and we expect this to be surpassed this year.

As the district has had good rain in 2010, we expect the stock sections to be well t u r n e d out. This year we had two sections for cattle,

commercial and stud and we look forward to many entries in these sections. Our sheep and wool sections are always a winner with the crowd.

The Pavillion should be well stocked with fruit and veggies as well as the cooking, needle work, photography and I believe the Nimmitabel Public School has a outstanding display of schoolwork to exhibit.

Once again, the Junior Judging has received great sponsorship and will be a popular event with the winners of the various sections being eligible to be a competitor at The Sydney Royal Easter Show.

The Show will be opened by member for Eden-Monaro, Mike Kelly at 12pm when the children from Nimmitabel Public will be attending to join in the National Anthem. They will be joined by Steve Whan and mayor Dean Lynch and Councillor Bronnie Taylor.

Please come along and enjoy the 2011 Nimmitabel Show. It promises 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.

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The 108th Annual Nimmitabel Show will be held on Saturday February 5, 2011 at our picturesque showground.

I am sure that readers are aware of the many hours all our volunteers give in staging this event each year and my thanks goes to them all. We would like to see a big crowd in attendance to support the work done by these volunteers in making this day a big success, year after year.

I would also like to take this opportunity to thank our sponsors. Without their financial assistance there would be no show. Their contribution is acknowledged in our Show Schedule and during the Show and we ask readers to patronize these businesses.

The highlight for me this year is that we now have our own website. Although the Show schedule is available in booklet form, it is also readily available on the world wide web. Go to www. nimmitabelshow.com.

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Good quality sheep on 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.

We appreciate the cost of preparing sheep for shows and how 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 years show the Merino Flock ewes were well represented in numbers and quality and we hope we can build up this section, unfortunately the season hasn’t done us any favours.

Gauging by the amount of Prime lambs that are sold at the saleyards in Cooma as well as Wagga Wagga Saleyards, there is certainly a lot of prime lamb breeders on the Monaro, the stewards of the sheep section would welcome an increase in entries for this section.

Unfortunately the Meat Sheep section had a very poor attendance last year so any Meat Sheep Stud breeders out 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, Cooma Rural, Elders, Landmark, Westpac Bank, Haylock Partners, MMA Breeders, Greenland Merino Stud, Sullivan Family, Boudjah Stud, Rick Hain, Jemalong Wool and M&C Caldwell.

For entries phone 64 536244.

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All the fun of the show Get ready for a fun day out at the Nimmitabel Show on February 5 with gates opening at 8:30am.

There will be a variety of horse, sheep and dog events, yard dog trials, wood chopping, poddy calf rides, petting paddock, tug of war as well as pie-eating, bush poetry, shearing and ‘beaut ute’ competitions.

Categories for entry include horse events, sheep, wool, cattle, angoras, flowers, produce, food, art and craft, schoolwork, photography, needlework, condiments, home brewery and junior judging.

Entries for the pavilion can be submitted on Friday February 4 from 3pm-6pm or before 9am on February 5.

Admission is free for all school children and $10 for adults (no concession).

reported. “The new shed and yards will also contribute to this year’s success”.

There are a number of sponsored prizes in the cattle department with many new ones this year including Leo Percy Newsagency, Monbeef, Cooma Rural Supplies and Elders. The categories are: Commercial Cattle Champion Vealer, Monbeef Trophy; Reserve Champion Vealer, award donated by Leo Percy Newsagency and Discount Stationer; Champion Steer, Kydrabah Trophy; Reserve Champion Steer, award donated by Leo Percy Newsagency and Discount Stationer; Champion Pen of 3 Heifers, Reg Jardine Memorial Trophy; Reserve Champion Pen of 3 Heifers, award donated by Leo Percy Newsagency and Discount Stationer; Supreme Commercial Beast of Show, Elders Limited Cattle Section Trophy.

The cattle section is expected to be bigger and better this Stud Cattle year with a number of new classes and sponsors.

Champion Female of the Show; Champion Bull of the Show; “The good season has been a major influence and I have Supreme Stud Beast of the Show, $450 plus Trophy sponsored received positive feedback from entrants regarding their cattle,” by East Coast Steel Fabrication.

Steward of the Commercial Cattle Section, Howard Charles,

Fruit and vegetables This year we are hoping for a bumper crop of exhibits as we had a very wet start for the season.

Hopefully the frost we had in December didn’t spoil too many plants.

Once Again our major sponsor is Plumb Motors of Bega who kindly sponsor our Most Successful Exhibitor in the Open Section and both Junior Sections.

South East Rural Supplies

Our other sponsor, The Nimmitabel Country Club provide prize money for the Most Successful Exhibitor Overall School Age Children.

We thanks these sponsors for their continuing support of this Section.

Please remember all exhibits to be place on a plate in a clear plastic bag. This of course does not apply to some of the larger variety of vegetables.

Entries can be brought over to the Showground on Friday February 4 between 3 and 6pm.

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The show will run at usual gallery times til 6th March.

MAG Art classes resume Monday 7th February, 10am to 3pm at Cooma TAFE. $200 for 8 weekly sessions.

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UNDERWOOD, Terence George ( Mick) Passed away peacefully on Friday, January 21st 2011 at Cooma Hospital, formerly of Orana Ave, Cooma. Aged 79 years.

Dearly loved husband of Barbara and father to Terence, Jeremy, Thomas, Timothy, Roger and Alan. Father in-law to Sharon and Tammy.

Adored Grandfather to his many grandchildren.

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Adaminaby campdraft 2011

The juvenile draft was well contested.

Billy Peadon in action in the novice event at the Adaminaby Campdraft on January 23.

Danny ‘Precious’ Brabon heading for the second peg in the novice event.

Sandy Brabon in pursuit of a beast in the novice campdraft at Adaminaby.

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Cooma Basketball continues to grow Monaro District Cricket

Basketballers will return to a brighter stadium in 2011.

Cooma-Monaro Shire Council has repaired the roof (no more waterfalls on rainy days) and have provided new 24 second timers and padding for the posts.

Council and junior basketball combined for new brighter lighting while the senior basketballers game fees from the past three years have been put into sanding and resurfacing of the stadium

floor.

This job is almost complete but there could be a slight delay in the commencement of a mixed competition and the social basketball held in term one. More repairs and some paintwork will follow during the year.

Anyone wishing to place advertising in the stadium could contact Betty Longhurst. You pay for the ad to be made plus a fee each year for the spot.

Cooma Swimming Club Cooma swimmers will take to the water for the first club night of the season on tonight. Races start at 6pm, registrations and entries to be in no later than 5:45pm.

The combined Cooma/Jindabyne Snowy Mountains Carnival will be on Saturday February 12 at the Cooma Pool. Please see Bob Alford or Kathy Guion for information.

On Sunday February 13, the Southeast swim area will hold a development day commencing at 9:30am, information available on club night.

Swimmers attended a three-day training camp last week under the guidance of Michelle Thomas.

They worked on stroke correction, diving starts

and turns and had some fun relays. Many thanks to Cooma Supa IGA’s Mr Joe Fallace and his staff for providing food and drinks. Also thanks to those who prepared the food and helped out in any way over the three days.

Another group of youngsters attended three 1-hour sessions on carnival capers. They learnt the correct turns and finishes as well as stroke correction and how to follow the instructions of the starter when taking part in a carnival.

It’s back to school and school swimming carnivals with the first one being Cooma Public on Friday February 4.

CROSSWORD Cryptic Clues

LAST WEEKS SOLUTIONS

ACROSS 1. Fruit in one's hand and feet? (7) 5. Is poem going after the record on a television program? (7) 10. Appropriate to recommend a change (10) 11. Overhead sun turned into a burden (4) 12. Sniper who makes an impression on his target, perhaps? (8) 13. Pity making a good person into an office worker ... (6) 14. ... or to put it in other words, to create a slattern (9) 16. Steals from the back seat (5) 18. Ancient civilisation of a type modelled on the middle kingdom (5) 20. Plan fresh start with a jewel (9) 23. Jacket on a new Koran (6) 24. Tender heart in the dismal decrepit heart of England (8) 26. Skips some beer (4) 27. American capital shows me devotion (10) 28. Skin-deep passage in a pig (7) Quick Clues 29. Sneak in a cup, between stretching one's legs (7) ACROSS DOWN 1. Chatty; spreading rumours (7) 2. Love under arm, a nice odour! (5) 5. Weight used to stabilise a ship (7) 3. Question relatives about an accessory to 10. Word reading the same in reverse Halloween (7) (10) 4. Source of power setting the rational mind 11. Tassel (4) over the irrational mind (8) 6. Talk about the island of Bluebeard, for example 12. Part of Iberia (8) 13. 21 shillings (6) (6) 14. Wrongdoer (9) 7. Field event closed round top bananas (4,3) 8. Doctor gets our remedy from the chemist (9) 16. Lukewarm (5) 9. Control declaration about getting back on the job 18. Ship's rear (5) (13) 20. Spying (9) 15. Organ functions and a joke about Indian food 23. Cowardly (6) (5,4) 24. Forgetfulness, disregard (8) 17. Imagining that one may dread changing ends (8) 26. Seabird (4) 19. Friend with oars out under the sun shade (7) 27. Australian state (10) 21. Astonishing group of doctors with energy (7) 28. Stammer (7) 22. A Beazley 2-down, with the elbows out? (6) 29. Holey Swiss cheese (7) 25. Live in dead end, though quite healthy (5)

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2. Region in New Zealand's South Island (5) 3. Of the hip or the nerve running down the leg (7) 4. Animal's ancestry (8) 6. Inflict retribution (6) 7. Army toilet (7) 8. Pain and misery (9) 9. Band formed by Keith Richards and Mick Jagger (7,6) 15. Butt in (9) 17. Hat maker (8) 19. Small stream (7) 21. New experience; trinket (7) 22. One and only (6) 25. Proprietor (5)

QUICK CLUES SOLUTION

Dodds vs Berridale

Dodds Cats won the toss and elected to bat. They managed the first five overs without losing a wicket with a run rate of about three an over.

They were looking for a total above 120 to challenge the young Berridale side.

With Redmond tying down an end Muggridge was doing the damage at the other taking wickets in his third and fourth overs.

The Dodds Cats side looked in trouble at three for 36 after the 11th over.

That is until James Kinsella and Stu Wood came to the crease, they pout on the Cats biggest partnership of 46. Woods wicket was taken by Redmond LBW for 19. Kinsella went on to make 47 his highest score of the season by far, before being bowled by J Parkyn.

The tail end didn’t really bother the Berridale side with the last four wickets falling for just 20 runs. Both Parkyn and Muggridge ended the day with three wickets apiece.

Berridale started very strongly against the Dodds side putting on an opening partnership of 40 runs.

L Taylor, the main contributor falling for 33, with Stapleton trapping him in front.

After the first 11 overs Berridale were in a much better position than the Cats, only being one wicket down and a run rate of five an over.

Bring into the attack Jay Greenwood from one end and Josh Stapleton from the other.

Greenwoods first five overs were all maidens all bowled to A O’Keefe who couldn’t put bat to ball while at the other end Stapleton was taking the wickets of his partners.

Stapleton off his new and improved

run took three wickets for the day off eight overs for only 13 runs.

A O’Keefe was finally dismissed in the 38th over for 54, a very brave innings on a less than par pitch. With A O’Keefe out of the way the Cats could breathe a little easier, however Berridale only needed 26 runs from 36 balls to finish victors. Warren Fletcher finished off the middle order including the wicket of O’Keefe caught in the deep.

He finished the day with four for 26 off eight. Dodds Cats won in a very close exciting game in the 43rd over by 19 runs.

3 points-James Kinsella, 2 points-J Parkyn, 1 point- Josh Stapleton.

Jindabyne vs Coffeys

Coffeys won by 112 runs Coffeys won the toss and batted first and made the most of some loose bowling and lacklustre fielding by the Jindy boys.

Jindabyne finally broke through just before drinks removing Nicholls for 25 Coffeys going to the break at 1 - 75.

Smith (77) and Moxon (54) continued to pile on the runs and some late hitting from Fitzgerald (39 no) saw Coffeys innings close at 4/235.

Nick Hind was the best of the bowlers taking 3/36 from eight overs. Jindabyne started the chase poorly, losing Hodgson for a duck, Lowe (22) and Bottom (14) steadied the innings but when Bottom went wickets fell steadily with only Williamson (36 no) providing any further resistance. Jindabyne being all out for 123 in the 37th over giving Coffeys a 112 run win Points 3 S Smith; 2 M Moxon; 1 C Fitzgerald.

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The rate of tennis injuries has been calculated at five injuries per 1,000 hours of participation. The most common injuries are to the lower limbs – ankle, knee and thigh.

“Every year once The Australian Tennis Open is over and won people are inspired to start playing tennis, often without appropriate preparation. Sadly, this is a recipe for injury,” said Sports Medicine Australia’s spokesperson, Dr Anita Green.

“However many common tennis injuries can be prevented by undertaking good preparation in the form of hydration, warming up, using appropriate equipment and practising good technique,” said Dr Green.

Sports Medicine Australia offers these tips to get prepared and

minimise the risk of tennis injury: • Always warm up, stretch and cool down • Maintain an adequate fitness level. Undertake specific conditioning and training exercises that simulate tennis (ie. acceleration, deceleration, twisting, turning and stretching).

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• Avoid over-repetition of any one type of shot. Practise a range of strokes including groundstrokes, serves, return of serves, overhead smashes and volleys.

• Use a racquet suitable for your style of play and physical capabilities.

• Check and maintain the playing surface to ensure it is in good condition and free of hazards. A tennis ground checklist can help.

• Seek professional advice on footwear.

• Be sunsmart to protect from heat injury. Wear sun-protective clothing, a hat, sunglasses and SPF 30+ sunscreen.

To download the Preventing Tennis Injuries Fact Sheet visit sma.org.au

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Fun day in Six-a-side competition Runners Up were the Beavers (wearing hats)

Steven Russell (Young and Old)

Cougars (Pink Shirts) Below - Richie Nicholls

Above - Irene Tozer (Lions Team)

$4000 was raised from this event held last Sunday at Nijong Oval. Fun day had by all.

Above - Winners are Esky Mojo (purple shirts), of the over 35s 6 a side Cricket Competition.

Christian Stockl (Eskymo Jo)

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There is always room for locals at the Cooma Rural Rodeo With so many competitors travelling long distances to compete at the Cooma Rural Rodeo, there has been a drop in the amount of local competitors willing to throw their hats in the ring and compete.

But there is no reason for this to happen; there are plenty of events that are tailor made for local competitors, the only requirement is a sense of adventure and a desire for adrenaline!

Most entries are taken in the week prior to the Rodeo, with the only event where entries are taken on the day of

the rodeo being the Cochran Horse Treks Poley Buckjump. program, the Novice Barrel is a chance for anyone to have a go at barrel racing and for the more seasoned Junior Barrel Racing competitors to give their young horses a run.

Barrel racing is an event that anyone can have a go at; A change in the rules of the ABCRA means entries can and kids who love horses have their chance in one of the no longer be taken on the day of the rodeo. Entries are three age divisions of the junior barrel race. taken through ABCRA Head Office on Thursday and Friday Entry fees are cheap and you do not have to have a February 3 and 4 on 1800 028 992. particular kind of horse to compete. You will however need to wear a long sleeve shirt, riding boots and an Australian Cochran Horse Treks Poley Buckjump Standard helmet and will need to be riding in either a stock The newest event at the Cooma Rural Rodeo, the or western saddle.

Cochran Horse Trek Poley Buckjump is a chance for local Entries are taken through ABCRA Head horsemen and women to try their hand at showing their Office on Thursday and Friday February 3 style in front of their home crowd. and 4 on 1800 028 992.

Competitors will be judged for the style not only in the saddle, but their ability to crack a stock whip whilst in the Junior Steer Ride and Poddy Ride air.

Monaro Family Day Care has been established within our For every child who has wondered Entries are limited for this event and will be taken on the community for 35 years and offers quality home based what riding a bucking bull would be like, day at the Secretary’s Office. the junior steer riding events are the place childcare for children from 0-12 years. to start.

Divisional Barrel Race Do you require: Just like the junior barrel race, entry To be held on Sunday February 13, starting at 8am, • Small group care – maximum of five children under fees are cheap, and you will need to barrel racing fans will have the chance to run their horses school age own, or borrow on the day, an Australian in an event never before held on the Monaro; a Divisional • Comfort and security of a home environment Standard helmet, a vest and a rope. For Barrel Race.

• Childrens individual routines and needs catered for the Poddy Riders the Cooma Committee What many people will find enticing is the fact that you has equipment that Bush Basics has do not have to have the fastest horse on the day to win; as • Affordable – payment for booked hours only generously donated that can be borrowed all competitors are split into three divisions, meaning there • Flexible hours of care – shift work, before and after on the day. will be three winners on the day. school care, vacation care, emergency weekend and Entries are taken through ABCRA Head To help with training young horses and educating old overnight care Office on Thursday and Friday, February ones, competitors are able to purchase exhibition runs • Childcare on a fulltime, casual or part-time basis 3 and 4 on 1800 028 992. There are no before and after their competition run.

• Qualified child care providers consistently updating entries on the day for the Poddy Rides.

Entries for the Divisional Barrel Race will be taken on the day. training Novice Barrel Race For more information on any of these events, or Please contact Monaro Family Day Care Inc on 64521740 There is no age or experience limit to the Cooma Rural Rodeo in general, please visit www. or meet the coordination unit team at 67 Soho Street, enter the Cherry Tree Equine Novice coomarodeo.org.au.

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Sport

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Cooma Golf Club results

By Bob Ashcroft

On Saturday and Sunday January, 29 and 30 the men played a single Stableford each day.

With the very warm weather most players opted for an early starting time.

Saturday Stableford saw a good field of 55 players hit off with scores again venturing into the high 40’s.

The standout was Martin Gelling with a super 48 points (handicap will change), which took out the C Grade, Norm Marshall continued his recent very good form to take out the A Grade with 42 points.

A steady 41 points saw Chris Brown account for B Grade.

Prawit Prakotasung must consider himself very unlucky to only achieve runner-up in C Grade with 44 points. The full results of the days play follow.

WINNERS: A Grade Winner Norman Marshall 42 points Runner Up Bob Ashcroft 39 points B Grade Winner Chris Brown 41 points Runner Up Trevor Bailey 39 points C Grade Winner Martin Gelling 48 points Runner Up Prawit Prakotasung 44 points Ball winners went to 39 points.

NEAREST THE PINS 9th Norman Marshall 17th John Gargett LONG DRIVES A Grade Brian Alexander B Grade Gino Cerro C Grade Tim Dorahy Sunday’s Stableford attracted a relatively small field of 22 players with John Gargett scoring an impressive 46 points to be the A Grade winner, better check your handicap John. Lindsay Blewitt

with a well compiled 43 points was runner up. Gary Atkinson with 42 points off his 4 handicap clearly knows how to score under par. Full results follow.

WINNERS: Winner John Gargett 46 points Runner Up Lindsay Blewitt 43 points Balls winners went to 37 points.

NEAREST THE PINS 9th Malcolm Barnes 17th Mike Newton.

Australia Day competition On Wednesday January 26 at Cooma Golf Club, 57 players competed in an 18 hole single Stableford competition.

Being a public holiday the larger than normal field was split into three grades, A B and C. Players please note that this was a “one off” and in future the Wednesday comp will revert to the normal one grade stableford.

Scores were consistantly good with 40 to 40 plus points necessary to enter the winner’s circle.

Great to see Freimanis senior in amongst the winners, it’s been a while between drinks Eglis! Full results are as follows.

A Grade Winner Brian Searl 40 points Runner Up Mark Rainsford 39 points B Grade Winner Tim Young 43 points Jamberoo GC Runner Up Shannon Ferguson 42 points C Grade Winner Eglis Freimanis 42 points Runner Up Jim Darley 41 points Balls went to 38 points.

NEAREST THE PINS 9th Sam Patricks 17th Charlie Beaumont.

Cooma Ladies Golf Denise Ashcroft played a great game to win the fourth round of the Midge Theron Trophy.

Her fairway play was solid, her putts dropped and she ended up with 19 points. Well done!

Aileen Smith was the runner-up with a pleasing 17 points.

Balls were won by Elsie Egan and Gillian Petersohn, both 16 points, Clare Nowland, 14 points, and Lyn Last, 13 points on a countback.

A large group played in the fifth round of Mack’s Auto Trophy. The winner in Division 1 was Gaye Wilson with 19 points on a countback. Her drives and fairway play were sound. In Division 2, Midge Theron had an excellent game to win with 22 points.

Midge was accurate, straight down the middle, and her putting a feature. Congratulations! Balls were

won by Marilynne Weston, who also had a great game to end up on 19 points, Beaty Russell and Lorraine McGregor, both 18 points, Clare Nowland and Marion Burke, both 17 points, while Rulie Steinfort had Nearest The Pin on the 4th.

Sunday’s the fifth round of the Summer Cup resulted in some fine birdies being achieved. Both Marion Burke and Janet Freimanis had great drives on the 17th to set themselves up for a birdie opportunity.

Some excellent putting followed.

Congratulations! However, Gaye Wilson was the winner with 19 points. The runner-up was Marion Burke with 18 points. Balls were won by Val Leitch and Marilynne Weston, both on 16 points.

Coming up: Wed, 2nd Feb – Rd 4 Midge Theron Trophy; Sat, 5th – Rd 6 Mack’s Auto; Sun, 6th – Rd 6 Summer Cup.See you on the course!

Snowy Mountains District Womens bowls As was to be expected when the top four teams meet, wonderful bowls was played at Nimmitabel on Thursday in the semi finals of the triples .

The lead kept changing as the games progressed and it was not until the last ends that the two finalists emerged.

Congratulations to the four teams on such great play.

Lyn McMahon’s team defeated Leonie Snell’s team and Una Roberson’s team defeated Rita Rowson’s team.

Next Thursday Lyn’s team will meet Una’s team in the grand final. The winner of this game will meet the team from Bega Imlay at the end of February for the right to play off in the state final in September.

Our best wishes for all concerned in this game.

Morning tea at Nimmitabel on Thursday is at 9 am and play to commence at 9.30.

All are most welcome to come and watch this important game so do come and support the players.

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Annual poker run on again Bombala Motor Cycle Club will conduct its annual poker run on Saturday Februry 12.

The run starts at the Bombala RSL Club for breakfast when the first card will be drawn.

At 10.30am, the ride will head to Boydtown along the Imlay Road.

After the second card is drawn the ride will carry on to Pambula top pub for lunch.

After the third card is drawn, the ride will continue to Wyndham for the fourth card drawing and then the ride will travel back to Bombala for the fifth card drawing.

Riders will be able to enjoy dinner at

the RSL that night, and buy tickets in a raffle.

Participants will need to pay $25 to enter. Prizemoney is $300 for first, $200 second and $100 third.

There will also be Jag a Joker prizes along the way.

Organiser Murray Fleming said the poker rides are always a lot of fun, giving local riders the chance of a great day out.

All proceeds raised from the poker run benefit Cooma-Bombala Legacy.

For more information, contact Murray Fleming on 0438 050 264.

Cooma Rifle Club Cooma Rifle Club shot from 500 yards last Saturday morning for the January heat of the club championship and Gregory Shield.

The wind was from the north and was initially cool but heated up later in the morning. The wind varied all morning from gentle to strong, causing a lot of lost points due to the rapid changes.

The off-rifle scores were: Don Robb 48.2 and 48.3 total 96.5, Noel Barrett 45.0 and 48.4 total 93.4, Brian Bradley 39.1 and 40.0

total 79.1, Damien Doyle 45.2 single stage only.

Graeme Crundwell, recovering from an injured shoulder had a go but couldn’t continue. Better luck next time Graeme.

With handicaps the scores were almost level but Don won by a few points from Noel and Brian.

Next week shooting will be from 300 yards for the NRA Medal competition.

COOMA Twin Cinema 76 Commissioner Street Friday 5th February – Super Tuesday 8th February 2011

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Rated M 2 hrs Screening: Friday & Super Tuesday @ 8pm, Saturday @ 4.45pm & 7pm, Sunday @ 2.45pm & 5pm

CLOSED Thursday, Monday & Wednesday

YOGI BEAR:

Rated G 1 hr 20 mins Screening: Friday & Super Tuesday @ 6.30pm & 8.30pm Saturday @ 5.30pm & 7.30pm, Sunday @ 2.30pm & 4.30pm

Coming Attractions: 10th – 17th February 2011: Unstoppable, Love and Other Drugs

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Coming Attractions: 10th – 16th February 2011: The Dilemma, Fair Game

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MEA fun horse day

Denise Horsfall takes on the stockman’s challenge in the Monaro Equestrian Association’s versatile horse fun day at Cooma Pony Club grounds last Sunday.

Jumps started low so inexperienced horses could compete.

Cooma hosts district bowls championships The Cooma Bowling Club hosted the Monaro District pairs championship over the weekend with Adaminaby, Cooma and Jindabyne sharing the three titles up for grabs.

Adaminaby’s Dave Russell and Graham Clarke won the State pairs title. Cooma’s Wayne Lodge and Mel Storta defended their President’s reserve title while the senior pairs went to Dave Hall and Vic Weston from Jindabyne.

Russell and Clarke played John Ruzic and Dave Pastro in their final. This game was decided in a period between the fifth and 12th ends. Clarke won all eight of these ends to set up an imposing 17-4 advantage. They then defended very well for the remainder of the match to limit the chances of their opponents.

The all Cooma battle in the President Reserve between Lodge and Storta and John Schoon and Peter Caldwell was also decided in the middle ends. Storta had a good start and lead 6–0 after three ends only to see Caldwell win the next four ends to draw level.

In the next three ends Storta picked up 10 shots to take control of the match. This gave his team the luxury of not having to take risks. They also defended well and on several ends either Lodge or Storta was able to play a telling bowl to either grab the shot or cut back Caldwell’s score. Lodge and Storta won the game 24–14.

In the senior final Hall and Weston played Laurie Whitehead and Dave McDonald. As with the other two finals the middle ends were crucial. McDonald raced to a 7–0 lead after five ends only to see Weston win the six ends to move to a 13–7 break.

Weston extended his lead to 18-9 before McDonald staged a fight back. By the 19th end Weston’s lead was just 18-7 and the result was wide open. Weston secured the title with two strong final ends to win 25–17.

Leading into the finals matches started on Saturday morning with quarter finals played on Saturday afternoon and semi finals on Sunday morning.

Round one matches were required in the State and President Reserve divisions. The Adaminaby team of John Ruzic and Dave Pastro were too experienced from the promising young side from Nimmitabel of Wade Rankin and Ricky Evans in the State pairs. Cooma’s Peter Marsicano and Mark Buckley had to fight hard to get the better of Jindabyne’s Brendan Skelly and David Turner.

Quarter finals were played in all three divisions on Saturday afternoon. In the State division Ruzic and Pastro with a very strong win Adaminaby club mates and defending champions Peter Daal and Peter Schroeder. Cooma’s Tony Gray and Paul Cannell dominated the

middle ends of their game against Adminaby’s Billy Peckover and Clarrie Cameron to allow them to run out 18–11 winners. Dave Russell and Graham Clarke took out an all Adaminaby affair with Dean Pinner and Jay Richens by 24–15.

Six shots on the last end exaggerated the difference between Mario Frezza and Giulio D’Amico and Jim Fletcher and Ignazio Mondello in their all Cooma clash.

In the President’s reserve division Lodge and Storta finished with a flurry to topple Jindabyne’s Tony Butler and Ray Nichols. Schoon and Caldwell were in fantastic form as they accounted for Marsicano and Buckley.

Nimmitabel’s Scott Jackson and Eric Corby combined well to down Cooma’s Colin Roberson and Kim Weston 27-8. The Jindabyne team of Matt Griffiths and Matt Brown played well to win their game against Cooma’s Cobber Seears and Richard Nichols 29–10.

The closest match of the afternoon came in the senior pairs with Max Povey and Don Jarvis winning the last end to take their match with Bob Lowe and Terry Croker 21–20. In the final quarter final of the seniors Jindabyne’s Laurie Whitehead and Dave McDonald made the most of their chances to win 19–10 against Cooma’s Sergio Roncelli and Jack Sajina.

In the semi finals of the State pairs Russell and Clarke held off a strong finish from Frezza and D’Amico while Ruzic and Pastro had some big ends to account for Gray and Cannell.

In the President’s reserve Schoon and Caldwell had a big start with 22 shots in eight ends before beating Jackson and Corby 2916.

Lodge and Storta lost only four ends in their 26–7 win over Griffiths and Brown.

This weekend attention will return to Cooma’s club championships with rounds one and two to be played. Round one matches will be played on Saturday afternoon with round two matches set down for Sunday afternoon.

The full draw and game schedule has been posted at the club.

Wayne Lodge in action at Adaminaby recently.

Sue West judges a class while the other competitors await their turn.

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Community contributes $4000 at flood appeal breakfast The Cooma community has rallied around a fund-raising initiative by the Cooma-Monaro Historic Automobile Club, Cooma Lions and Cooma Rotary Clubs last Wednesday.

The three groups combined to hold a big breakfast at the car club’s headquarters in Bolaro Street, Cooma to raise money for victims of Australia’s devastating floods.

More than 350 people attended the breakfast, raising in excess of $4000.

On Sunday many doubled up to compete in a six-a-side cricket match at Nijong Oval, Cooma, to add to that pool of funds.

President of the Cooma Historic Automobile Club, Rogan Corbett, would like to thank the Lions Club, Rotary and Cooma Car Club members for their efforts and organisation put into the Australia Day breakfast with over $4000 raised for the Flood Relief Appeal.

“I’d also like to thank everyone who attended the breakfast last Wednesday and the many businesses from the local districts and the Canberra region for

their support and abundance of donations. They experience a continual flogging for want of donations and need to be recognised for their magnificent effort” “This event is one of many that happened all over the country and the results are indicative of the cooperation and willingness that exists between clubs such as our own.

Sunday January 30 saw another great fundraiser underway which also raised around $4000, in the form of a 6-a-side cricket comp. A huge success, brilliantly organised

by Loui from the Cooma Hotel, and of course, once again supported by Cooma locals.

The extreme heat did not deter the enthusiasm, if it was not for the bribes and bending of rules, there would be less in the kitty!

Good food, cold drinks, and many laughs. Congratulations to all who participated! The support again of Lions, Cooma Car Club and patrons of the Cooma Hotel shone through.

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Look out, Beavers on the pitch! The Beavers placed second in the fun six-a-side competition at Nijong Oval last Sunday. The action was fast and funny, the scores reflective of everyone having a good time.

The day raised about $4000 which will go towards Cooma’s Flood Relief Appeal. Pictured, Michelle Russell bowls for the Beavers. The competition was won by Esky Mojo.