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Life is returning to normal for residents in the Monaro region after heavy, persistent rainfall caused major flooding across three shires. Cooma experienced a one-in-10-year flood and much of the town was placed under an Evacuation Order from Thursday morning until Sunday afternoon. Steady rain from Sunday February 26 saw already saturated catchments unable to absorb more, with more and more surface water entering waterways, feeding Cooma Creek and Cooma Back Creek, Slacks Creek, the Numeralla River and Rock Flat Creek. Cooma recorded more than 200mm of rainfall up to 9am on Sunday (eight inches in the old scale). The Cooma floods did not reach the levels of the January and February 2007 floods which were one-in-20-years floods, but the costs are estimated to exceed $500,000. In Thredbo record rainfall of 432.4mm over eight days saw the Thredbo River running a banker and in Jindabyne, fears were held that the lake would overflow the dam, sending a torrent downstream. Water courses feeding into the Snowy River swelled it to near record levels (see separate story on page 6). In Cooma, more than 4000 sandbags were filled by SES and RFS volunteers and the council works crew. These were distributed around town over Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. The evacuation order saw several business forced to close on Thursday, including SMEC, the Commonwealth Bank, the Defence Call Centre, the RTA, Coles, Liquorland and Target, with the Coles underground carpark remaining closed until the all–clear was given. Early in Thursday morning, the Sir William Hudson Memorial Nursing Home was evacuated, with 55 residents transported to the Cooma Ex-Services Club. They were returned to the facility after lunch. A total of 360 people registered with the SES as evacuating their homes, but about half of them returned later. On Thursday morning, there were reports that flood monitoring gauges in Cooma Back Creek were not working, adding to concerns of a major flood event on that creek. From Tuesday evening until Thursday night, SES and RFS volunteers along with police door-knocked houses in Cooma advising firstly of an evacuation warning, then an evacuation order. Residents were also contacted by phone on Thursday morning. Throughout Thursday and again on Friday local radio stations updated listeners on road and weather conditions. Cooma was also the centre of a media frenzy as TV crews relayed live crosses to their various stations. As a

result many residents were then contacted by concerned friends and family, concerned that the town was, as stated on Win News on Thursday night, “about to be cut in half” by rising flood waters. Numerous roads across Cooma-Monaro and Snowy River Shire were cut and some remained cut at the time of going to press. Brown Mountain suffered a major landslide on Thursday and is expected to be closed for more than a month. An alternative route to Bega and the coast is available via the Mount Darragh Road. In Jindabyne on Friday morning, Council staff discovered a breach at the leachate pond for the Jindabyne Landfill which

is adjacent to the Jindabyne Sewerage treatment Plant. This breach caused the leachate to flow into the tertiary pond of the treatment plant. The EPA and Department of Health were informed and remedial works undertaken immediately with help to the plant provided generously by Snowy Hydro. The tertiary ponds consist of a series of ponds through which the effluent passes before it reaches the creek. In order to contain the leachate spill within the first tertiary pond, work is currently underway to create a temporary bypass for the effluent to be treated beyond the third tertiary pond. Samples from the outlet to the creek and tertiary ponds have been sent for laboratory testing. The EPA visited the site and initial testing at the plant indicates that the spill has not reached the creek and the EPA indicated that the measures taken by Council have been appropriate. Road Closures As at 4.30pm, March 2 the situation regarding road closures in Snowy River Shire was as follows: Roads Closed Big Yard Road, Geikle Creek Road, West Lynne Road, Bobundra Road, Avonside Road, Gullies Road, Dry Plains Road, Brooks Road, Arable Road, Coolamatong Road, Barry Way (un-sealed) On Monday, roads affected in Cooma-Monaro Shire were: Bumbalong Road closed Tinderry Road open to local traffic only Billilingra Road open to local traffic only Smiths Road closed at ACT border – contact ACT Roads for further details Carlaminda Road – the unsealed section from Polo Flat Road to Numeralla is open to 4 wheel drive traffic only Jerangle Road is open - drive with caution Dry Plains Road is open - drive with caution Old Dry Plains Road is open - drive with caution Ryrie Street Michelago is closed – detour in place Motorists are asked to drive with caution due to road surface damage on the flood affected roads. Pictured: top - Commissioner Street Cooma, Cooma Creek at Nijong, centre: flood monitoring gauge; Middle: Rose Valley and Berridale; Inset: out-of-towm media flocked to Cooma on Thursday.

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the fire can be extinguished. A high volume air blower can be used to remove debris from the road after a motor vehicle accident. Blowing leaves and bark off a track or firebreak makes it a much more secure control line. Very low intensity fires (such as hazard reduction prescribed burns) can even be contained using the blower. The RFS keeps finding more uses. As they found last week, this machine can even assist with controlling rainwater seepage. A versatile machine indeed! The brigade has been able to purchase these essential items because of the support from the community. The groups and individuals who have donated to the brigade over the years will be able to see the results of their support a the RFS stand at the Cooma Show on Saturday March 10.

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community encouraged Lions to continue to provide the service. The Lions Club is now in the process of producing its 10th edition. With a local focus, directory entries cover CoomaMonaro shire and adjoining areas in the Snowy River and Bombala Shires, including Nimmitabel, Berridale, Adaminaby, Dalgety and Ando. However the directory travels far and wide, with some 8000 copies delivered free for each edition. It also includes community information and is produced every second year. Cooma Lions are proud of their directory, its ease of use and the service it provides to both residents and businesses. To ensure the accuracy of the new edition, the club is now

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Colourful cartoonist and author Mick Joffe, is an official launch in Sydney but is planning local just about ready to print his new book, featuring events here so his subjects can be present at their characters of the Snowies. unveiling. Two years ago, Mick spent time in the snowy The launch date is hopefully about June. mountains, interviewing and sketching some of the region’s most colourful characters. Below: Cartoonist Mick Joffe, looking like a local. He officially opened the Cooma Show in 2010 and spent sone time sketching some of the Life Inset:A squash Mick Joffe has decorated for the Members he met. Cooma Show on Saturday In town last week, Mick visited Yallambee Hostel and added seven more characters to his book, which has now grown to be about 365 pages. Mick has been offered

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The 68th Dalgety Show was cancelled three days before show day because of unprecedented rain in the Dalgety area. This is the first time in the history of the show that it has had to be cancelled. Snowy River Shire Council, manager operations, Gary Shakespeare said a significant rain event had rendered the Dalgety showground water logged. “I was disappointed but we had no choice but to cancel the Dalgety Show.” Mr Shakespeare went on to say that a further significant rain event was predicted in the next 24 hours which would further exacerbate the situation and present a risk to horses, livestock and visitors to the show. He said the route into the showground was not suitable for traffic and at the present time there was no likelihood of any grading work being carried out. He said he was also mindful of further rises in the Snowy River with more rain expected. SRSC general manager, Joe Vescio said in an email to show president, Richard Wallace: “Following this inspection [of the showground] the staff have advised me that the ground is not suitable to be used and it is unlikely that given the current weather there will be sufficient improvement to enable its use this Sunday”. Although the show committee were disappointed at the

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Delegate’s first cancellation in 105 years Delegate Show Society president Russell Buckman, announced on Thursday that the town’s annual show had to be cancelled because of the rain. While Delegate has missed much of the rain which has been falling across the Monaro, the rainfall reached in the week before the show was just too much for it to proceed.

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The Snowy River has really put on a good show over the past ‘However, the river will still need flushing flows in October few days. every year for at least a decade. What a magnificent sight to see so much water gushing “But a big, natural, flood such as this months will certainly down the river; reminiscent of bygone days. help speed up the rate of river recovery. Hydrographers from the NSW Office of Water estimated “I think it would be safe to say the river rose by at least three 65,000 megalitres a day of water rushed down the river, metres, and quite possibly more,’ Mr Miners said, an opinion although only 33,000 megalitres a day was shown on the NSW shared by many Dalgety locals. Government’s Water Info website. Charlie Roberson, a Dalgety local, said he has seen several This compares with approximately 12,000 megalitres a day which flowed down the river during the environmental flows in October and November 2011. The river reached the picnic area in Dalgety piling debris up against the picnic shelters and tables. It also lapped the back of cabins in the adjacent caravan park causing the owner to clear out the cabins in anticipation of flooding. It climbed the bank beside the showground Snowy River at the gauging station on the Dalgety Road. and saturated the logs of woods stacked ready for the Dalgety Show’s woodchop event. big floods in his 90 years. The Dalgety Show was unfortunately cancelled. “But that was before the Jindabyne dam was built. Southern Rivers Catchment Management Authority, “It was usually when there were very big snow falls in the Landscape Manager Snowy/South Coast, Brett Miners said: mountains. ‘This flood is very important for recovery of the Snowy River. “We’ve had minor floods over the years but nothing to ‘The flushing flow of last October was the first environmental compare with this one. release which has started to make a real difference in improving “The country got a very good soaking and it was needed as the health of the river. the water table was very low,” Charlie said. ‘Other flows up until this point have mainly just stopped the “It was badly needed,” he added. river declining in health. During the 2011 environmental flows, Simon Williams, a ‘The river is expected to need at least a decade of flows scientist and officer with the NSW Office of Water, said in an such as last year’s flushing flows and this month’s flood flow to interview on the ABC Southeast radio, rural programme on improve the habitat of the river. November 7, 2011: “We’ve been waiting a long time for a ‘These flows will help flush the sand, silt and algae out of the release of this magnitude. It was fantastic to see the pulse of river bed, which is important habitat for macro invertebrates; water coming down the system” the water bugs and grubs, many of whom live in the rocky One wonders if the precipitation that was just around the bottom of the river. corner had been guessed at, whether the October/November flushing flows would have been released. Would Snowy Hydro have held the water back or would they have gone ahead with the environmental flows knowing nature was about to do its job for them?

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On Friday afternoon I received a phone call from Troy saying that he had been watching TV news and radio reports saying that Cooma was under water with massive flooding. He was very concerned about the people of Cooma that there had been no loss of property and that we were all safe. So he asked me to give everyone in Cooma his best wished and hoped that things did not get too bad, and that his thoughts were with us to stay safe and dry. Barry Agar Cooma Ex-Services Club

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Taking it to the people

Community consult on Delegate MPS Lisa Ashurst

Lisa Ashurst The Multi Function Centre at the Cooma Showground was the venue for Cooma-Monaro Shire Council’s “Open House” last Tuesday, February 28, when General Manager, John Vucic, Mayor Dean Lynch and several members of Council presented Cooma-Monaro 2022, a community strategic plan designed to enhance current features and infrastructure throughout Cooma and the surrounding villages as well as upgrade and/or introduce new services and facilities to take the community into the future. A large-scale endeavour, the consultation process included not only the local population of Cooma but also of the surrounding communities in the villages of Bredbo, Michelago, Nimmitabel, Smith’s Road and Numeralla. What surfaced in the process was that people enjoyed the fresh air, quiet ambience and quality lifestyle that the region has to offer but could also see where some things could be upgraded to better serve the community.

Hence the Open House on February 28 where the community was invited to view and comment on a new draft that’s been drawn up to cater to many of the issues raised during the consultation process. Open House was a themed event with six categories set out via separate tables and manned by staff who were available to converse with community members and discuss the draft outlines, giving the public a voice in the proposals for their regions which are based on information gathered from earlier surveys. The feedback from the public will be used to formulate a new draft which will be open for review, comments and submissions from the public. Mayor Dean Lynch stressed the need for people to make any submissions or comments within the specified time frame however as once the final draft comes out, it will be too late. Last Thursday’s Open House was wound up with a sausage sizzle at 6pm followed by the attendance of community groups at 7pm.

Bombala BreastScreen cancelled Women from the Bombala region who booked in for BreastScreening appointments tomorrow are being rescheduled as the service has been hindered by transport issues for the van due to the recent flooding in the region. BreastScreen NSW is phoning local women to reschedule client bookings and encourages anyone who has booked in for screening this week on March 2012 to contact the service to discuss their appointment which will now be provided from Cooma for this year only. Director of BreastScreen Debbie Lattimore said the van and equipment has not been affected by recent rains however moving the van from its current location to Bombala has been disrupted due to transportation difficulties from local flooding. NSW women have a one in nine chance of developing breast cancer in their lifetime making time for a breast screen every two years one of the most

important healthy actions a woman over 50 can do. The new digital mammography technology provides doctors with clearer images faster and improves early detection. “Women have a 97 per cent survival rate when breast cancer is detected early,” Ms Lattimore said. “Regular breast screening with digital mammography equipment significantly increases the likelihood that breast cancers are found as early as possible and treated most effectively.” “If you are a woman aged between 50 and 69 years old, I strongly encourage you to book your free mammogram now,” Ms Lattimore added. For screening appointments phone BreastScreen NSW on 13 20 50. Women who detect any change in their breasts are advised to speak with their General Practitioner.

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On the evening of Tuesday 21 February 2012 the Southern NSW Local Health District held a meeting in Delegate to consult with the local community to collect feedback on a number of potential options in relation to the future of the Delegate MultiPurpose Service (MPS). MPS centres are governmentowned health clinics provided by the NSW Department of Health under the supervision of the Greater Southern Area Health Services (GSAHS) and are an integrated health and aged care service that provides flexible and sustainable health service options for small rural and remote areas. The Australian government provides aged care funding, which is combined with state and territory government funding, for health services and infrastructure which goes toward bringing a more varied mix to aged and health care, allowing small communities the opportunity to develop more co-ordinated and cost effective services as opposed to trying to support a range of services run independently of each other. This idea led to discussions on the feasibility of Multi-Purpose Services in 1991, with 11 of the services piloted around Australia in 1993. They raised a lot of interest throughout rural communities which resulted in 117 MPS centres in operation by June 2008 with several more in the works. The Delegate MPS currently provides Accident and Emergency Services, Age Care and Outpatient Services and is a vital facility, providing first class services to the local community as well as those nearby communities across the border into Victoria and Member for Monaro, John Barilaro, has assured the residents in the Delegate area that

the NSW Government is committed to maintaining the Emergency Department at the Delegate MPS. The Southern NSW Local Health District held the February public community consultation in order to gauge the community’s response and to gather feedback on the various potential options for the future of the Delegate MPS. Among the issues noted in the options paper are those that look at future operations and how services are best provided for Bombala and Delegate. One issue raised very strongly at the meeting came from the local community who do not support any closure of the Emergency Department however community members expressed they were open to looking at other options of a more general nature in relation to the other services currently available, which was the main purpose of the meeting. Looking at alternative options is one way the Southern NSW Local Health District can gauge which services need to remain in a community and how to keep other services available, even if they should come to exist on an altered level. But the community has been involved from day one in relation to any changes and while the subject of future developments in telehealth services was raised, the introduction of such a service would only take place if it proves to be a genuine substitute for an existing service. The Southern NSW Local Health District is reviewing services currently available for Bombala and Delegate and the next step is to take the feedback from the community to the board and present it the next meeting in Cooma on March 8, 2012. The outcomes will be taken back to the

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Celebrating first week of service Pictured left, Cr Martin Hughes and Deanes Transit Group general manager Jeremy Wee with the Cooma Connector’s first passengers. Below, Kath Kenny was rewarded for being the very first passenger on the Cooma Connector. More prizes will be awarded in coming weeks.

Make time for some gardening, the days are cool now, This year the rain found our parched sunburnt town. Your overgrown shrubs, need forgiveness and pardon, The ground is now moist, venture into the garden! Our petunias smile on, if you give them a prune, Their legs get so long, don’t wait, do it soon. Plant foxgloves and columbine, seaside daisies a treat. Plant kitten faced pansies, broccoli and silver beet.

The Cooma Connector commuter service celebrated its first week of service with a cocktail party at The Alpine Hotel on Friday night. The service is in a three-month trial period, and had proved popualr

with the passengers at the party on Friday night. But more support is needed to ensure the service becomes permanent.

Cut back all the herbs that bolt for the sky, Mulch garden beds freely, so the soil won’t dry. Fuss over your roses, Spray fungicide too, “Off with their heads,” and dig in some cow poo. Plant fruit trees for goodness, cut back all your dead. Ornamentals forever, colours; yellow, orange and red. If you’ve planted your vegies with kindness and love, Enjoy reaping the harvest, it’s fun work in a glove. So toil the soil, replant what you pick. A lettuce or spinach, the frosts come so quick. Now think about mixed bulbs, a collection of treasure, Naturalise beneath trees, for romance and scented pleasure. Plant soon for spring flowers, tulips bright and daffodils, Pastel shades of bluebells, hyacinths and jonquils.

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Attractions this year: Australian Year of the Farmer Roadshow; Federation Guard Precision Drill Team; Combined Schools’ choir; Sumo wrestling; gold panning, woodchop; yard dogs trails; The Great Zamboni; horses, cattle, goats, sheep, poultry animal patting paddock; dog high jump; snake man Special competitions this year: $1000 fine arts schools’ prize; decorated gumboot competition; most loved oilskin; Waste to Art competition; Resurrection Art; Farmers challenge relay.

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Tiny Tot Show Girl wins Rural Achiever Award Twenty years ago, Brittany Jackson pleased to be announced the winner of the won the Dalgety Show Tiny Tot Showgirl 2012 Dalgety Show Rural Achiever Award competition aged two-years-old. and said, “I believe I will greatly In 2012 Brittany has been benefit from the experience as successful in winning the well as promote a show which Dalgety Show Rural Achiever I have attended nearly every Award. year from a small child. Brittany, 22, has lived in the “Through this award I Snowy River Shire all her life could help to highlight some and she currently resides in of the needs in small rural Kalkite with her parents and communities. siblings. “I would also like to Brittany’s primary school years promote the achievements of were spent at Berridale Public small rural communities School and her high such as Dalgety.” school years at St Since 2008 Patrick’s Parish High Brittany has School and Monaro divided her High. working life Brittany was very b e t w e e n

2020 Financial Solutions and Snowprint Bookshop in Jindabyne and is currently organising book authors for the inaugural Readers and Writers Festival 2012 to be held at Easter. After completing her HSC in 2007 Brittany completed a Certificate IV in Business Administration in 2008 and is currently studying a Certificate IV in Bookkeeping. Brittany loves reading, crosscountry skiing, cooking, travelling and propagating worms. Brittany explains her interest in worms. “I have always been fascinated by the way the environment is able to look after itself so when I came across worm farms I was entranced, so much so I asked for a worm farm for my birthday. “I love to garden and what I lack in ability I make up for with worm castings. “The worms are able to convert my kitchen scraps into the perfect bribery to help my garden flourish. “The recent upgrade of garbage bins provided me with the opportunity to acquire the beginnings of a farm fleet! “I’m still working out the kinks in the design but every

mistake I make is bringing me closer to achieving my goal of a more sustainable household. “I hope to be able to show others that sustainable living ideas are a lot of fun as well as being beneficial to our environment and pocket. “I think there are great business opportunities in sustainable living and farming. “Passing on my passion for worms to others, especially the younger generation, is my goal.” Brittany hopes to use her role as the 2012 Dalgety Show Rural Achiever to do this.

Pictured: Brittany Jackson, 22 has been announced as the 3rd Dalgety Show Rural Achiever.

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COOMA-MONARO SHIRE COUNCIL WEEKLY NEWS AND COMMUNITY INFORMATION WARNING: CHEMICALLY CONTROLLED BLACKBERRY BUSHES

POSITIONS VACANT DIRECTOR CORPORATE SERVICES

Council wishes to advise that Blackberry bushes have been chemically controlled on roadsides throughout the Shire. The effect of chemical application on these plants is not immediate and it may take some weeks before the plants begin to wilt. Residents should not eat Blackberries off roadsides or other Council managed lands. Blackberries are a declared noxious weed within Cooma-Monaro Shire. All land managers are required to effectively manage infestations, and various chemicals are registered for this purpose. Please always check with the land manager/owner where Blackberries are growing before eating the fruit.

5-Year Performance Based Contract Position Number IS/POS/183 Council is seeking the services of an experienced and innovative professional to join the Senior Management Team in the capacity of Director Corporate Services. The successful applicant will report directly to the General Manager and will be responsible for co-ordinating a team of managers and staff. Applications are encouraged from individuals who have the ability to lead, plan and provide high quality outcomes. The successful candidate will possess appropriate tertiary financial qualifications, the experience and the ability to demonstrate a broad understanding of the provision of contemporary services and facilities to an astute, growing and diverse population. The primary areas of responsibility for this position are the services provided by Council as follows:

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST GRAVEL FOR ROADS IN THE SHIRE

• Governance • Internal Support • External support • Tourism • Library • Economic Development • Yallambee Lodge (Aged Care)

Council has an ongoing need to provide gravel suitable for use on the rural road network across the Shire.

Council is keen to hear from local landowners who are interested in working with us to develop suitable gravel sources. If you believe you have a gravel source that may assist Council please contact our Works Manager, Arthur Wilkinson on 6455 1801.

It is essential to secure a copy of the Employment Brief. The Brief identifies specific details of the position and is available from Council’s website or by contacting Natalie Fanning on 02 6455 1704 or email council@cooma.nsw.gov.au

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Written applications, quoting file no IS/POS/183 should be addressed to the General Manager.

WORKCOVER WORKSHOP Workcover Free Safety in Non-Residential Construction Workshop Thursday 8 Mar 8.30am – 10.30am, Cooma Ex Services Club Register with Dean Sturgeon 0407 491 534

Council uses an objective selection and recruitment process and welcomes applications from anyone who is qualified for this position. Applications close 4.00pm Monday 19 March 2012.

POSITION VACANT FLEET WORKSHOP COORDINATOR Council has a position available in the Engineering Services Division for a Fleet Workshop Coordinator located at the Polo Flat Depot, Cooma. Further information can be obtained by contacting Stuart Sturgeon, Fleet Manager on (02) 6455 1850. Information package available on Council’s website: www.cooma.nsw.gov.au File Ref: Salary: Applications Close:

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TENDER 7/2011 SALE OF VEHICLE Tenders, suitably endorsed as above, will be received by the undersigned up to 4.00pm Monday 19 March 2012, for the purchase of the following vehicle: Vehicle/Equipment Description a) Palfinger Crane: 700-S, 700kg@1.1mt - 270kg@2.83mt Date of Manufacture - Build: 26.8.97 Rego - Serial: 2355

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Tender Documents may be obtained from the reception counter at Council’s Commissioner Street offices or by telephoning (02) 6455 1778.

Council has a casual position available in the Environmental Services Division to relieve on the Resource and Waste collection vehicles, Transfer Stations, weekend services at Michelago and Smiths Road, as well as operate the weighbridge and Scrapmart located at the Cooma Landfill.

Further information may be obtained from the Fleet Manager Stuart Sturgeon on (02) 6455 1850. The highest or any tender is not necessarily accepted.

Further information can be obtained by contacting Ken Silich, Resource and Waste Manager on (02) 6455 1920. An information package is available on Council’s website: www.cooma.nsw.gov.au File Ref: Salary System Grade: Work Hours: Applications Close:

IS/Pay/11 Casual 2C As required 4.00pm, Friday 16 March 2012

COOMA SHOWGROUND AND GRANDSTAND The renovations to the grandstand at Cooma Showground are on schedule despite the recent rainfall. The painting has been completed on the ceiling and the painters are working their way down from the top.

COOMA CREEK FLOODS AGAIN

Recreation staff have started preparing the Showground for the 2012 Cooma Show which will be held on Saturday 10 March.

Cooma Creek at the Massie Street Intersection on Thursday 1 March 2012 at 10.30am

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Mayor Dean Lynch 0419 295 954

Deputy Mayor Bronnie Taylor 0427 546 299

Councillor Martin Hughes 0405 209 685

Councillor Tony Kaltoum 6452 1730

Councillor Jenny Lawlis 6454 4127

Councillor Steph McDonald 0408 425 430

Councillor Roger Norton 0411 885 775

Councillor Jack Nott 6452 2354

Councillor Winston Phillips 0487 430 000

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

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Wednesday March 7, 2012

Claire’s Carousel

Welcome, readers to Claire’s Carousel, where I invite you to explore some of the social events and community happenings in our region. If you would like to tell me of your special events or have community happenings coming up, please phone me on 6452 3137, mobile 0434 352 992 or email spray5@ optusnet.com.au A WEEK-END OF CULTURE IN COOMA Last Saturday afternoon The University of the Third Age with their monthly musical appreciation afternoon showed a video presentation of Swan Lake on Ice which had been performed live in Sydney in 2006. Twenty Russian skaters performed and the orchestra was the Manchester Symphony conducted by Tim A Duncan. Jackie Fox and Gordon Brown were host and hostess. Swan Lake was composed by Tchaikovsky in 1875 and is a magical, beautiful ballet. An appreciative audience watched the performance, among them Marilyn and Fraser Watson, Pat Green, Janice Goodwin and Hazel McKenzie-Kay. A most enjoyable afternoon was had by all. The next afternoon, Sunday, the Snowy Monaro Arts Council Inc. presented “Trio Empyrean” at St Paul’s Anglican church hall. The audience heard Wendy Lorenz on Piano, Andrew Lorenz on Violin and David Pereira on Cello – amazing

talent. The progam included works from Haydn, Rachmaninov, Martinu, Debussy and Brahms. We are indeed fortunate to have SMAC bring us such outstanding, professional performers. Thanks to the committee also for making the hall look so attractive with floral arrangements. INVITATION An Invitation is extended to past members of the Monaro Young Womens Group to a reunion to be held Saturday March 17 at the Ex Services Club in the form of a luncheon. This organisation was formed in 1967 and should you not have received an invitation in the mail please phone Lola on 6452 2616 as you will be most welcome. Final numbers of course are needed for catering purposes. INVITATION TO A FUNDRAISER Sharyn Crockett in working very hard to create awareness of Parkinson’s disease. She herself has been diagnosed with this disease. You are invited on March 17 to the Cooma Public School to see an exhibition of antique and vintage items, laces, embroidery and crochet. The exhibition includes morning and afternoon tea donated by the Ladies Craft Group - all this for $5 entrance fee.

An interesting raffle comprising of a hamper, crockery and linen will be drawn on World Parkinson’s Day, April 11. Libby Smith and Sharyn are working very hard to ensure that the public are aware of this debilitating disease which affects hundreds of Australians each year and at this time there is no cure. MULTICULTURAL COMMUNITY FESTIVAL You are invited to go along on Sunday March 18 from 9am - 3pm to join in the above festival, all happening in Centennial Park. You will be entertained by dancers from Sri Lanka, Mexico, Indondesia, East Africa and many other Countries. There will be market stalls, International Cuisine and fun, fun fun. Yvi Henderson at Monaro Family Suppot Service is the contact 6452 3450. Everyone is very welcome. CWA DOINGS President Barbara Scanes invites you to the next CWA Meeting on March 12. Friendship hour is at 11am, followed by BYO lunch and business meeting. Venue is the Cooma Country and Bowling Club and new members are most welcome.

Claire’s Gardening notes for March with Claire Caldwell of Cooma Gas and Garden with plenty to keep our gardening fingers busy. Supplies Farewell to the most amazing Summer? season for many years and welcome to the beginning of autumn. It is hard to believe the amount of rain that Cooma has collected since the beginning of the year with February breaking records for the wettest ever recorded. It is wonderful to see the colour of the grass being green at the end of summer instead of brown and crunchy. The downside of the continual wet days is the lack of sunshine and warmth that has had an effect on some of the plants in the garden. March will be a great month to plant as the soil is very moist and the weather should still be quite warm allowing plants to become established very quickly and be well prepared to face the winter ahead and then really take off next spring. The deciduous trees and shrubs will begin to take on their autumn colours providing us with wonderful colourful landscapes. It will be a good time to observe the colours if you are trying to decide on plants for your own garden. The autumn season in the garden is pretty full on

Planting. This is the best time of year for serious planting, warm moist soil, no frosty nights (hopefully), mild days, not too many nasty windy days, so any plants planted this month will establish very quickly and will survive well during winter. Plant out fresh seedlings into the vegetable garden such as; Broccoli – Cabbage – Cauliflower – Silverbeet – Lettuce – Onions; vegetable seeds of Carrot – Turnips – Swedes – Onions. In the annual flower garden seedlings of Pansies – Panola – Primula – Primrose – Stocks – Violas; seeds of Pansies – Stock – Violas – Aquilegia. Most shrubs and trees will also be happy to be planted this month. Some plants that will be putting on a floral display include; Japanese Windflower (Anemone) in whites and pinks, tall and dwarf; Hibiscus syriacus; some early flowering sasanqua camellias; still flowering will be abelias, penstemons, roses. When preparing the soil for planting remember to wait a couple of days after rain before digging into the soil as digging really wet soil can cause damage to the soil structure.

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Planning. Planning future plantings of Deciduous Trees, Fruit Trees, Roses, Berries including strawberries and especially Spring Flowering Bulbs is an important aspect of Autumn gardening. Spring flowering bulbs are Daffodils, Tulips, Hyacinths, Jonquils, Dutch iris, Anemone, Ranunculas, Bluebells, Dutch Crocus, Grape Hyacinth etc. These will be available for planting from March through to mid May. Strawberry plants are usually available for planting in May, Fruit Trees, Deciduous Trees (weepers and other ornamentals), Roses - from June to August. If you want to pre-order so you get the variety that you particularly want and at bare root price please let us know as soon as possible as the growers can sell out quickly. Pruning. There will be plenty of pruning to be done as many plants have gone ballistic with all the moisture they have enjoyed over the past few weeks. Rule of thumb when pruning – prune back when flowering has finished. Be aware that if spring flowering plants are pruned now you will miss out on flowers in spring. It is important to prune apricot and cherry trees while they are still in active growth and the weather is still warm as this may lessen the chance of getting bacterial canker. Prune back the long whippy growth on wisteria. Keep the dead flowers removed from Roses and Perennials to keep the plants producing flowers. Pest and Disease. As always there will be some pest or disease that will cause some angst among the gardening community. As welcome as the rain has

been it is also responsible for some of the plants in the garden to have a few problems. First to come to mind are the roses – with Black Spot being a real problem mainly because a regular spray program has been unachievable with rain coming almost every day for the past month. So maybe this month we will be able to get back our regular spraying regime and we might get some control over black spot. Aphids are just beginning to make their presence felt again on the new soft growth on roses and other plants, even some camellias have had a black aphid attack the new soft shoots and flower buds. Other plants to suffer with the wet weather are tomatoes and cucumbers. Almost everyone I speak to has had diseases on their tomatoes and as with roses a spray program has been a problem so the best I can suggest is to put it down to experience and look forward to next year. We now know how the professional growers feel when the weather ruins their crops. Other bugs that have proliferated in the conditions are harlequin beetles – these are best controlled before they have dispersed into the garden – when they are still in clusters in their juvenile stage – using pyrethrum or confidor. To help plants resist attacks from pest and disease keep them in a healthy condition with regular applications of Seasol. Fertilising. Most of the garden would benefit from a feed of a suitable fertilizer after the rain. Special attention should be made to fruit trees that have finished fruiting, roses, vegetables that are actively growing and producing, annual flowers, camellias – rhododendrons – azaleas – daphne - lawns. Transplanting. If a plant is unhappy in its present position then consider moving it to a position that would be more suitable. Some research may be needed to see what the plant likes, before moving it. This time of year is the ideal time to move plants around in the garden for the same reasons as it is the best time of year to plant. Good preparation of the new position should be made prior to moving the plant and good “after planting maintenance” will ensure that the move is successful. Use Seasol before moving and after moving until you know the plant has settled in happily. If your potted plants have outgrown their current quarters then repotting can also be done this month using the best potting mix – this will also ensure that your plant will be happy. Another rule of thumb is to only repot into one pot size larger than the current one – the only exception is if the subject plant is a super fast grower. Lawns. Autumn is a great time for establishing a new lawn and for the same reasons as expressed before. There will be less competition from unwanted weeds because the lawn seed germinates quickly and outcompetes the weed growth. So with a lot going on in the garden and hopefully some of those beautiful autumn days that we are lucky enough to get in this area, the month of March will be a busy and enjoyable one. Just a little footnote, I am having some time off so I can take care of my husband who is struggling with the final stages of emphysema.

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Only 3 months to get ready for digital TV! Analog TV is being switched oﬀ soon in areas of southern and central NSW, the ACT and the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area on 5 June 2012* It’s now less than 3 months before the analog TV signals are switched off forever in areas of southern and central NSW, the ACT and the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area. If you haven’t already done so, you need to get ready for digital TV.

What do I have to do? Remember, to keep watching free-to-air shows, you’ll need either: • one set-top box or a digital TV recorder for each analog TV you use • a new TV with a built-in digital tuner. Most importantly, you do not have to buy a new TV if you do not want to. There’s a free information brochure available by calling the Digital Ready Information Line. Your local electronics retailer can also talk you through your options. Most antennas should work after the digital switchover, but a few may require an upgrade or new cable connections. Don’t put it off any longer. Get ready for digital TV today. *Please note: switch off may occur earlier or later in some towns. Residents in these towns will be informed about the switchover dates. See the website for more information.

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A moment in history At the end of 1961, Cooma Lions Club conducted a very successful 12 hour radio appeal on radio 2XL, which raised sufficient cash building material and trade labour donations to build a weatherboard cottage and garage for Pine Lodge Opportunity School’s teacher. The lodge was a highly valued local institution which provided special education and a sheltered workshop for intellectually handicapped children across the Monaro and Far South Coast. Its former services are now provided by the NSW Department of Education and Cooma Challenge Ltd. There was a serious housing shortage in Cooma at that time - being the peak of the SMA activity and Pine Lodge was threatened with losing its teacher due to a lack of accommodation. When the Pine Lodge Committee eventually secured the land for the house at 12 Buchan Parade in March 1962, the impatient Cooma Lions Club threw all its energy into the building program. Construction was complete in only three months and the keys were ceremoniously handed over to a delighted Pine Lodge Committee and their teacher Mrs June Rhule on June 17, 1962. Cooma Lions then immediately commenced work on the Aviation Pioneers Memorial Project, which was completed in October 1962.

Monaro community transport boost Community transport organisations serving the Monaro electorate will receive an extra $6000 in State Government funding this financial year, Monaro MP John Barilaro announced today. Mr Barilaro said he had been advised by the Minister for Transport Gladys Berejiklian that the NSW Government would provide the organisations with more than $87,500 in 2011-12. The funding boost comes after the NSW Government committed an extra $12 million over four years to community transport organisations across the State through the Community Transport Program. “This is great news for the communities of the Monaro,” Mr Barilaro said. “The Community Transport Program is vital for seniors, the ill, people with disability and people who live in isolated communities because it helps them maintain their links with their local community.” “It provides non-emergency transport to members of the community who do not have access to transport.” “This includes assisting people to get to medical appointments, social and recreational activities, shopping and social services.” The local community transport organisations to receive funding are: • Queanbeyan Community Transport – an extra $2,000 (total funding $26,537) • Snowy river/Cooma Monaro Community Transport – an extra $2,000 (total funding $22,725) • Bega Valley Community Transport – an extra $2,000 (total funding $38,429) Ms Berejiklian said the NSW Government was committed to boosting the Community Transport Program by delivering on its commitment to provide extra funding and improved services for passengers. “Thousands of volunteers across the State do fantastic work to improve the lives of those disadvantaged people who need transport services to maintain a normal life,” Ms Berejiklian said. “In the last 12 years, the previous Labor Government failed to increase community transport funding but the NSW Liberals & Nationals are committed to delivering better community transport services to help the less mobile in our local areas.”

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Wednesday March 7, 2012

Perisher Snowy Mountains Of Music is back Set your clocks for the 8 -11 June and get pumped because the only music festival in the snow is back! Now in it’s fourth year, the Perisher Snowy Mountains of Music is set to stir up a blizzard on the June Long Weekend with over 100 shows across 10 venues. Last year’s festival not only attracted record crowds but also a mountain of snow with 43cm of snow falling at Perisher weeks before the festival even started. Highlights of the 2011 festival included headliners Ash Grunwald, Christine Anu, Eric Bogle and the uber cool Skipping Girl Vinegar with Speed Skating Olympic Legend Steven Bradbury as the star MC. This year’s festival attracted over 220 artists applying, so right now our Artistic Director David De Santi is in the final stages of selecting the final 35. Sit tight and stay tuned on our website and Facebook pages for first headliner announcements. David De Santi who plays the piano accordion with the bush band “Wongawilli”, told The Monaro Post that

“Amongst the applicants, there is an amazing variety of artists from the different genres, including gypsy, folk, folk rock, singer writer, roots and blues, blue grass music and “world music” that is music from the non English speaking countries.” He continued “it will be a distinctive festival providing a unique experience involving 10 venues on the Perisher Range. Some of the best music to be heard will be that which is not scheduled when the artists continue playing the main event.” There’s always something for everyone at the Perisher Snowy Mountains of Music and it’s all at your fingertips. Party late with some solid beats; curl up around the fire with some intimate acoustic; expand your mind with some new world flavours or get lyrical at a poetry breakfast. There are two bush poetry Festival competitions being conducted. One is Australia-wide for the “Broken Ski Award” and will be judged next month, and the other

one at the Festival itself for the Snowy Poetry Cup. The 2012 festival will also see the return of the popular kids program with its very own dedicated stage which will knock their socks off. With children under 14 free and a Family Fun Day Pass at only $49 per adult per day the pass includes unlimited entry to all festival events, kids’ stage, workshops, jumping castle and free ride on the Quad Express up the mountain, this could be your family’s best holiday ever! This year’s Perisher Snowy Mountains of Music received a kick started with a destination NSW grant of $10,000. Tickets for the 2012 Perisher Snowy Mountains of Music and accommodation packages can be obtained through www.snowymountainsofmusic.com.au or call 1300 811 324 /email info@snowymountainsofmusic. com.au for more information.

Regional Australia Institute Launched On Tuesday, Simon Crean, the Minister for Regional Australia, Local Government, the Arts and Sport launched the Regional Australia Institute at an event held at Parliament House. The Institute is the first national, independent think tank devoted exclusively to regional issues and will conduct research into priority policy issues impacting all areas of Australia lying outside capital cities. Minister Crean noted that 32% of Australia’s population live in regional Australia and that the work of the Institute will not just benefit those in the regions, but equip Australia to prosper in a global economy rich in challenges and opportunities.

The Institute is appointing research fellows of international SERREE, the South East Region of Renewable Energy standing to lead and inform the national debate on Excellence, an initiative co-sponsored by RDASI and significant issues such as the national broadband network, Regional Development Australia ACT. a clean energy economy and global food security. Deputy Chair of Regional Development Australia Southern Inland (RDASI), Brian Brown and Project Officer Richard Everson attended the event. Brian was keen to promote Southern Inland as an ideal region in which to focus research and development into renewable energy technologies, linking back to work already underway via

Cooma Girl Guides need your help Cooma Girl Guides were re-opened in March 2008 after being closed for some seven years. Our Mission is to enable girls and young women to grow into confident, self-respecting, responsible community members. During the last four years, five leaders have supported and provided the Australian Guide Program to around 50 girls aged six to 14. Unfortunately, due to family and work commitments the current Leaders, Felicity Marshall and Karen Barns cannot carry on.

The girls currently attending Cooma Girl Guides would be very appreciative if any women over the age of 18 years would volunteer to take up a role in local Guiding. To ensure Girl Guides continue to support girls in Cooma and the surrounding district we need women to volunteer as leaders and helpers. Training is provided and your membership costs are supported. For further information or for membership enquiries for girls or adults please contact Penelope Lowery on 0450 960 210.

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Need help to get ready for digital TV? Analog TV signals are being switched off in areas of southern and central NSW, the ACT and the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area on 5 June 2012*. If you’re eligible, the Australian Government’s Household Assistance Scheme can help you get ready.

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You may be eligible for assistance if you have not yet converted to digital TV, have a working television and you receive the full rate of one of the following payments: • Age Pension • Disability Support Pension • Carer Payment • Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) Service Pension • DVA Income Support Supplement

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Canine cancer Dog owners whose pets are suffering from a devastating form of canine cancer now have access to a new medicine specifically developed for dogs. Available now from vets, the new medicine is designed to improve your dog’s quality of life and chance of survival if they have been diagnosed with a mast cell tumour. Developed by Pfizer Animal Health, this new medicine is administered orally and works by killing cancer cells and cutting off the blood supply to skin-based mast cell tumours. This potentially lethal form of canine cancer can appear as wartlike lumps on the surface of the dog’s skin. 1: Australian vet Dr Rod Straw, founder of the Australian Animal Cancer Foundation and the Brisbane Veterinary Specialist Centre, was one of the first vets to use the medicine in Australia. “Dogs are an important part of Australian families and they deserve the best chance possible to live a good quality life, even if they are suffering from canine cancer,” says Dr Straw. “With one in four dogs developing a tumour at some stage in their life. 2: Canine cancer is the biggest killer of dogs. When an owner is given the devastating news that their beloved pet has cancer, their primary concern is to limit their dog’s day-to-day pain and suffering. This new medicine gives vets and owners the best chance to do this.” This new medicine meets a significant need to provide dogs with a treatment option that is made especially for the canine species. Prior to this, vets relied solely on human cancer medicines. “For a long time, human medicines were the only option for treating mast cell tumours in dogs. Given that these medicines weren’t developed with canine cancer in mind, it is only through trial and error that we as vets were able to identify a safe dose and work out how to best administer the medicine for each individual dog,” says Dr Straw. This medicine has been in development for over a decade and has undergone extensive testing. Lead researcher and practising veterinary cancer specialist, Associate Professor Cheryl London, has been involved in all stages of the medicine’s development. The Associate Professor at Ohio State University in the US is eager to see this new option in canine cancer treatment be available to all affected dogs in Australia. Associate Professor London’s own clinical study found that three in five dogs (60%) that were given the medicine saw their tumours disappear, shrink or stop growing altogether. 3: This outcome will traditionally extend the dog’s life and reduce the pain and suffering they may be experiencing as a result of the cancer. “As a dog owner and a scientist, I am very proud to have been involved in this project since its inception in 2000,” says Associate Professor London. “If you’re a dog owner whose pet’s life is threatened by a mast cell tumour, the introduction of this medicine is a significant step forward in not only fighting the disease, but also in improving their quality of life.” Dog owners seeking more information on the medicine and canine cancer should speak to their local vet.

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Casey enjoying work as apprentice groomer With such high demand it was very obvious that Cooma Pet Shops’ boss Sandra, needed help in the grooming area so six months ago we employed Casey to try out as an apprentice groomer. In this time Casey has gone through the training process with Sandra, washing, drying and brushing plenty of unruly pooches, learning the basics and different techniques to achieve a professional job. Casey is also currently studying Certificate III in animal studies this also focuses closely on grooming, health and well being of dogs and cats. Casey’s progress has been rapid, having a good rapport with the dogs and their owners, she is confidently doing basic clips and is a very conscientious student, “learning is doing” so she has the perfect training ground working along side Sandra.

At the Cooma Pet Shop we are all going through vigorous training at the moment with Casey and Kelly both doing certificate III in animal studies specialising in their chosen areas. Luke has previously completed his certificate III and is now doing his diploma in business studies and Sandra also a diploma in business management. To be able to offer a quality service to the community it is important to keep well informed and educated in your profession. So you can imagine it’s like we are all back at school with assessments due and deadlines to meet but I think it is great for not only the business but also as individuals being confident in what we do in a job we love.

Casey has learned that grooming dogs can be a very demanding job, physically and mentally but also a very rewarding one!

Casey and friends.

Luke, Kelly and Abbey, Sandra, Casey and Bonnie.

Check road conditions before visiting Kosciuszko National Park The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) and more rain is forecast,” Ms O’Brien said. advises everyone planning a trip in Kosciuszko National Park this week to check road conditions beforehand due “We are advised that Bramina Road has been closed in to weather conditions and heavy rain forecasted. Bondo State Forest and this road is often used by visitors from Canberra heading to Blue Waterholes and Long NPWS Acting Regional Manager for the Southern Plain. Ranges Pam O’Brien said Snowy Mountains visitor centres provided up-to-date Kosciuszko roads information. “From now until the end of March, it is important that anyone planning to visit Kosciuszko National Park check “We have had heavy rains in Kosciuszko National Park local road conditions before their trip.

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It’s been a bit wet, hasn’t it? Cooma-Monaro Shire Council must be pretty pleased with the success of Cooma’s levy banks. No water seemed to have poured over the top. And yet……a few people in low-lying areas did have water entering their yards. But this appeared to becoming from runoff down the lanes. One household watched as water from the Cooma Creek backed up through the stormwater drains and into their front yard. Could the angle of the drain pipe be wrong, perhaps? One thing that did concern The Postman during the flood situation was the beat-ups of the out of town media. The Postman stood alongside Cooma Creek on Thursday night and watched as it dropped by a metre. A few minutes later, Win News, reporting “live” from Cooma, exclaimed the creeks were rising rapidly and the town was about to be cut in half. Well, NO! Then there was all the scuttlebutt about huge walls of water surging down the creek about to swamp the town. One resident was told by a rescue volunteer, “it’s not IF, but WHEN”. As a longtime resident of that street, who had experienced the 1991 floods, without a levy bank, this resident was not impressed. And here’s a suggestion – having a siren screeching into someone’s ears over the phone, followed by a near-hysterical “Evacuate immediately. Evacuate immediately” from some invisible person, is possibly NOT the calmest way to informal residents the floods are worsening. Probably fine in the event of a nuclear attack, when there may only be seconds to live, but seriously, a person with a weak heart might not have survived the wraning!

Editor, We the members of the Salvation Army Emergency Services team would like to give thanks to the Cooma Ex-Services Club, management and staff for the use of their premises to prepare meals, High Country Automotive Group for the loan of a towing vehicle for our trailer, Woolworths, management and staff for their assisting us to obtain supplies even when they had been evacuated, the members of the Red Cross team on the registration

desks, family Assistance Community Services, all SES personnel and everyone who were involved in the recent flood emergency. Nothing brings a community together more than a perilous situation. We look forward to participating in the debriefing George Bowden Co-ordinator Salvation Army Emergency Services, Cooma

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Riposte Lisa Ashurst On the whole I have nothing against rain. It washes everything clean, it smells lovely, flushes out all the waterways and generally does really nice things for the planet. On the other hand though, there’s waterlogged. This should not be confused with nice and wet right down to the deepest levels of the soil layers however. Waterlogged is when you step from the safety of the path onto the grass and find yourself sinking to your knees into the ground and the pets have taken to the higher branches of the feature trees. It’s when the garden plants appear to be exhausted from the constant growth resulting from the constant rain and mushrooms and toadstools are coming up where you’ve never seen them before. Lots and lots of toadstools and mushrooms and of varieties like you’ve never clapped eyes on in your life! Waterlogged can also lead to the kind of over-the-top euphoria at the mere sight of a watery sunbeam and a couple of hours of actual sunlight is reason for crazy celebration. But after 13 years of drought it should have been seen as inevitable that we would get rain. It’s what happens when the drought breaks and the Earth enters a new weather cycle. This

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time around it’s just a bit more so and I’m guessing Mother Nature has gone overboard with the compensation thingy, hence the waterlogged thingy, and while people on the whole are delighted to see it raining again, the thrill is waning a tad as it’s all they’ve seen really since sometime last year! On the other hand, the frogs are deliriously happy with the state of the waterways and this is probably shared by all the other aquatic critters who spent the drought years holed up in dwindling creeks, stagnant waterholes and barely damp nests beneath the ground. All these little guys are flat-chat singing, croaking and buzzing their little hearts out and breeding up a veritable storm but I have noticed the tree spiders don’t seem to be quite as thrilled, if the one I saw scrunched up tightly beneath a dripping leaf and looking as miserable as a spider can possibly look is anything to go by. The chooks aren’t enamoured either. If the weather predictions are anything to go by we are still looking at more to come which could turn waterlogged into large-body-of-water-wherehouse/school/paddock-used to be and would probably see us swimming instead of sinking into the mud. It would definitely see the chooks doing a frantic flutter up the trees to join everything else up there. If there’s a spare branch, I’d grab it if I was you.

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Mackays Hut in Kosciuszko conserved among the snowgums The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) has commenced conservation work on Mackays Hut, also known as Mackeys or Tibeados Hut, on Happy Jacks Plain in Kosciuszko National Park. The Mackay family came to the Kiandra Goldfields from Ireland in the 1860s, became shopkeepers in Adaminaby, and then moved into grazing. Norman and Samuel Mackay built the two-roomed hut in the summer of 1944 and 1945 and typical of graziers’ huts in the region, they chose a site at the edge of their lease, on a track, near a stock route, above the chilly valley floor, sheltered by snowgums, and facing the morning sun. Like many huts in the mountains, the hut is also near aboriginal routes and camps to the high country. NPWS Ranger for Jagungal in Kosciuszko National Park Andrew Miller said heavy rains made works at Mackays Hut no small undertaking. “Works at Mackays Hut are well worth the effort as it is very popular both in the summer and with skiers in winter, being on the Kiandra to Kosciuszko route and the Australian Alps walking Trail,” Mr Miller said. NPWS Carpenter Garry McDougal said the hut was in reasonable condition considering its popularity, but the works were still vital.

“Staff are following conservation plans to preserve the heritage values of Mackays Hut using the Burra Charter mantra to do as much as necessary but as little as possible. “We carefully lifted floorboards to access the timber piers, jacked the hut up and levelled it, and replaced rotted timber piers with brick work. “The chimney had a serious lean and together with the fireplace it has been dismantled and is being reconstructed. “According to a plaque in the hut, the chimney was resurrected in 1972 by the Kosciuszko Huts Association, the Monaro Acclimatisation Society, Tate Ski Club and Number 5 Squadron of the Royal Australian Air Force. “We followed health and safety guidelines to remove asbestos, so passing bushwalkers were shocked to see masked aliens in white overalls working on the hut. “A possum moved into the ceiling during works and quite liked his new warm, dry home but we’ve managed to trap and relocate him,” Mr McDougal said. Funding for the program has been provided by the Federal National Historic Grants Program and the National Parks and Wildlife Service. To help conserve the 70 huts in Kosciuszko National Park contact the Kosciuszko Huts Association on www.khuts.org or NPWS in Jindabyne on 6450 5555.

Left: NPWS carpenter Garry McDougal hard at work at Mackays Hut

Government supports Huts Association The Federal Government is supporting the Kosciuszko Huts Association Inc to continue it’s good work in protecting and enhancing the cultural heritage values within the high country of NSW and ACT. Member for Eden-Monaro, Mike Kelly, welcomed the announcement that the Government would provide $5000 to the Kosciuszko Huts Association under the Grants to Voluntary Environment, Sustainability and Heritage Organisations program. This support will help them cover the administration, training and operating costs of an organisation

so they can focus on doing their good work. I am pleased to hear that their work has been recognised by the Government and supported with $5000. “I look forward to seeing the results of their hard work and hearing about how their projects are progressing.” More information on the Grants to Voluntary Environment, Sustainability and Heritage Organisations program, including a full list of funded projects, is available at http://www.environment.gov. au/about/programs/gvesho/index.html <http://www. environment.gov.au/about/programs/gvesho/index. html>

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Breakfast. (CC) The Circle. (PG, CC) Wurrawhy. (R, CC) Dr Phil. (PG, CC) The Doctors. (PG, CC) Ready Steady Cook. (PG, R, CC) Judge Judy. (PG, CC) Good Chef Bad Chef. (CC) H2O: Just Add Water. (CC) The Bold And The Beautiful. (CC) News At Five. (CC) The Project. (CC) A fresh look at the day’s news, events and hot topics. The Biggest Loser Singles. (PG, CC) A look back at the highlights of the week’s competition as well as extra scenes and background stories. Hosted by Hayley Lewis. Glee. (PG, CC) In honour of Valentine’s Day, Will challenges New Directions to find and perform the world’s greatest love songs. Rachel’s two dads Hiram and LeRoy Berry pay a visit to McKinley High. To Be Advised. To Be Advised. Letterman. (PG) Ally McBeal. (M, R) Infomercials. (PG, R) Bayless Conley. (PG)

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www.coomashow.com.au Governor-General to open Cooma Show on Saturday The Governor-General of Australia, Quentin Bryce AC, has accepted an invitation from Cooma Pastoral and Agricultural Association (Cooma P & A) to open the 2012 Cooma Show. As well as her Vice Regal role, Ms Bryce is also Patron of the Australian Year of the Farmer 2012 (AYOF). The 2012 Cooma Show has been selected as one of only 300 venues across Australia to be visited by the AYOF Roadshow and the theme of the 2012 show is “Year of the Australian Farmer”. In keeping with this theme, the Cooma P & A decided to invite Her Excellency to open the show. In her message to the AYOF newsletter, she explained why she enjoys being patron of the year. “I am delighted to be Patron of The Australian Year of the Farmer 2012. This tremendous program of events and initiatives has one, single motive - to bring city Australians closer to their country cousins. “On the verge of the start of the Year, I want to pause to examine why we actually need it. “Australia’s long history is linked to the land. Our society rode on the sheep’s back for decades. Vast areas of our country were opened up by pioneers searching for good pasture. “We still go to the Ekka and the Royal Easter Show in our thousands. But today’s reality is that the cities have burgeoned at the expense of country towns, and there is now a disturbing disconnect between the

residents of both. “Yes - most Australians do know that milk comes from cows and not plastic bottles; that their wool jumpers and suits grow on sheep, and shearers in blue singlets remove it; that chops once belonged to cute little lambs, and that our meat, fish, prawns and oysters often come to us from wild, occasionally dangerous, remote places. That’s not enough. “Years ago, kids of my era used to be packed off to Aunty and Uncle’s farm for the school holidays where they probably made pests of themselves in the shearing sheds and the cattle yards. My father ran the big wool scour in Ilfracombe, just west of Longreach, and so I grew up with the smell of lanolin in my nose, the feel of fleece in my hand, and a deep love of the wool industry. “Those times instilled in me a deep and lasting respect for farmers and their families as a result. For those like me, farming is in the blood, but the same DNA doesn’t run through too many others these days. “Research conducted for the Year of the Farmer tells us that nearly a quarter of city dwellers never make it to the countryside, and the majority - around 69% - visit rural Australia less than once a year. I am saddened reading those figures, because I know what they’re missing out on. “However, as I travel around our country, I meet a growing band of Australians who do visit rural Australia - and they stay there for long periods of time. The “grey nomads” have plenty to teach city dwellers about the joys of an endless horizon, vistas of wheat

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Friday March 9: pavilion open from 6pm-8pm – gold coin entry Saturday March 10 8am Gates open Judging begins for: Sheep, Cattle, Goats, Poultry, Yard dogs 10am Woodchop events begin Patting paddock open Junior Judging begins 12pm Band begins performance Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC and Mr Bryce arrive 12.45pm Federation Guard Precision Drill Team performance on oval 1.00pm Combined Schools’ choir sings National Anthem Official opening by the Governor-General 3.00pm Federation Guard Precision Drill Team performance on oval 3.30pm (approx) Men in Tutus – riders supporting The Ride for the Little Black Dress will visit the show. 4.00pm Dog High Jump 5.30pm (approx) Live music at the bar 9.30pm Bar closes All day- Australian Year of the Farmer Roadshow; Sumo Suit Wrestling; Gold Panning; ABC South East merchandise stall and local history stopover; The Great Zamboni Magician Food, drinks and fun for everyone.

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$1000 prize for schools Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cooma Show time again- are you busy getting your masterpieces ready for the visual arts section? This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s theme has a farming flavour, so get your creative juices flowing for a chance to win some art supplies. In the senior section, sculpt a farm animal, draw your favourite farmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s portrait or paint a pastoral scene. The junior section is open to interpretation of a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Day at the saleyardsâ&#x20AC;? or draw some well-worn farmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s boots. Check out other categories in the schedule or go on line to www. coomashow.com.au The school section is offering $1000 towards the maintenance or establishment of a veggie patch.

All you have to do is get your class or school to create a piece of art which communicates â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Farming in the futureâ&#x20AC;? or â&#x20AC;&#x153;Celebrating the good seasonâ&#x20AC;?. Submissions can be made up to March 7 and can be delivered to Cooma Showground between 10am and 2pm or posted to the secretary at PO Box 809 Cooma. Entries are to be submitted to the showground by Wednesday March 7 between 8am and 6pm and all will be revealed on show day on Saturday March 10. If you have any queries, please contact Kate Litchfield on 6452 4447 and get cracking!

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apply these techniques and can become involved in recording management actions using a visual digital tool named PlaceStories™. Who is eligible to participate in the Monaro Landscape Connectivity project? All land managers (public or private land) across the Monaro region within the Murrumbidgee catchment are eligible to participate. There are some criteria however to receive incentive funding. Preference will be given to patches of native vegetation that are connected (within one kilometre) of another area of native vegetation (woody or native grassland). This connectivity is important as it allows native species to move between areas of habitat for foraging and breeding. Come and find out more about the Monaro Landscape Connectivity Project and meet the team under the large white marquee. For more information or to receive a Monaro Landscape Connectivity Project Information sheet and Expression of Interest form please contact Lauren Van Dyke, K2C Facilitator on 0411 402 978 or email facilitator@k2c.org.au

The Monaro Landscape Connectivity (MLC) Project team is looking forward to meeting local land managers attending the Cooma Show on Saturday March 10 all day. Land managers can hear about the range of support and advice offered by the three partners in the project: Kosciuszko to Coast, Murrumbidgee Landcare Inc and the Murrumbidgee Catchment Management Authority. Funding and advice will be offered to assist participating land managers to actively manage native vegetation, through activities such as controlling exotic plants, strategic livestock grazing, replanting of native species and fencing. Land managers may also learn about indigenous land management practices and how to · Materials Australia’s No. 1 Brand · Patchwork · Cottons · Buttons · Patterns Performing at this year’s Cooma Show will be the Great children. His performance invited audience participation and · Quilting Zamboni, entertainer Simon Clarke. reflected his understanding of child development. Zamboni’s Classes

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performance totally captivated and entertained the children from beginning to end, resulting in a truly memorable show for both children and adults.” Jane Courtney ~ Director Tathra Pre-School “The children had so much fun and it was great to see them encouraged to interact as part of the show.” Linda Strom “ All staff loved the way you related to the children, your patience and professionalism shone through. “ Louise Raymond ~ Director Kindy Korner Pre-School, Wollongong

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Perhaps these are new labels for traditional concepts, but today’s farmers employ cutting edge technology that would baffle office workers in the cities. “Technology is powering Australia’s farming future. “The Year of the Farmer 2012 is a wonderful opportunity for all Australians to better understand, and value, the part farmers play in our health and well-being and prosperity, each and every day. “I encourage all Australians to join the celebrations”. Quentin Bryce, AC, Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia

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Novelty events at Cooma Show 2012 The Westpac Cooma Show 2012 has a host of novelty events for people to enter. One of these is the novelty cake class in the Cooking section. Elders have generously come on board to sponsor this class and have put up $50 as first prize. The cake can be of any type, but must embrace the theme “Year of the Farmer”. Entries in this class can be made by March 7 on the general entry form in the show schedule or on line at www. coomashow.com.au. Decorate a gumboot and win a prize pack from ABC South East radio. Our local ABC crew will be on hand at the show and will be judging the winner to be announced on show day. ABC South East will be at the show exploring the past, so bring your historic local photo along and share your story with Ian Campbell and Vanessa Milton. They will also be giving away free passes to the show.

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Schools’ choir Prior to the opening of the show, a combined schools’ choir will sing the National Anthem accompanied by a concert band arranged by Phil Horneman. The many voices of school children will be a wonderful spectacle as they fill the grandstand for their performance.

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Celebrating the Year of the farmer at Cooma Show 2012 has been dedicated as the Australian Year of the Farmer (AYOF) and the Westpac Cooma Show has embraced that theme wholeheartedly. The patron of AYOF is the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce, AC, who will officially open the show at 1pm on March 10. The show will also host the AYOF Roadshow, which will set up its marquee for the duration of the show. As well as the roadshow, the show will offer other special attractions for spectators and competitors, such at the ‘Resurrection Art’ competition, the schools $1000 prize in the Fine Arts section, the gumboot decorating competition, the ‘best-loved’ oilskin and boots competition and the farmers challenge relay. So what is the AYOF all about? Back in 2006, veteran farmer, Philip Bruem AM, and former Sydney Markets CEO, Geoff Bell put their heads together and dreamt up the concept of a year-long program of activities that would celebrate the contribution farmers and rural communities make to our national economy and society. The concept was coined Australian Year of the Farmer. Founded as a non-political, not-for-profit organisation, Australian Year of the Farmer 2012 is an education and awareness campaign for all ages to celebrate the contribution farmers make to the Australian culture, economy and community. “Australian Year of the Farmer recognises what farmers do for all Australians. Australia’s farmers should be celebrated for feeding the nation, for leading the world in farming techniques

and innovation, and for sustaining the vital agribusinesses that underpin our economy. Farmers are the providers of our nation. “We encourage all Australians to reflect on the origins of the food they consume and the fibre and other products they use every day and to seek out and buy Australian produce wherever possible,” Mr Bruem said. The Year will deliver an exciting and vibrant program of events, initiatives, expos, symposiums and educational programs across the nation, including the One Country Roadshow fleet which will travel more than 56,000kms to attend more than 935 event days and 329 events. The Roadshow will feature interactive displays, kid’s painting activities and merchandise. The large eyecatching attraction will present at industry events, agricultural field days, music festivals and royal shows across Australia. Australian Year of the Farmer 2012 enjoys the patronage of the Governor-General, as well as Glenn McGrath who is the Year’s official ambassador. The Year has also gained the support from Federal, State and Territory Governments. Seed funding for the development of the Year was provided by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. The program is supported by Foundation Sponsors Elders, Suncorp and Woolworths, as well as many other sponsors and supporters. For more information about the Australian Year of the Farmer visit www.yearofthefarmer.com.au.

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Presidents’ message for 2012 Despite the flooding rains which have followed the droughts, Cooma Show is definitely ON this Saturday, Cooma P & A President Gail Eastaway said. “We have inspected the grounds, the stables, the pavilions etc, and despite all that rain this year, the showground has pulled up well”, she said. “Our concern was the horse events on the oval and having given that a close inspection we decided to postpone the horse events until March 18. After last year’s wet oval and postponement, we booked an extra day this year – just in case. “While the oval is nowhere near as wet as we thought it would be, there are some patches which could pose a problem for horses and riders. Also, the stables have been flooded and parking in and around that area would result in vehicles and floats getting bogged. Also, many locals have been able to fully prepare their horses due to the wet weather, so an extra week is more time for them to get their horses worked and ready. “We are pleased this year that the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, Ms Quentin Bryce AC and Mr Bryce will be at the show and that Ms Bryce has accepted our invitation to open the show. “A few locals have contacted Her Excellency’s office once they knew she was coming to Cooma and they will have the pleasure of meeting her. “Also this year, we have the Australian Year of the Farmer Roadshow in attendance at the show. Cooma is one of

only 330 venues the roadshow will visit across Australia, so I hope everyone will take the opportunity to visit their marquee, which will be located between the pavilion and sideshow alley. “Another attraction this year is the Federation Guard Precision Drill team. The Guard performs a very entertaining marching demonstration, much like those seen at the Edinburgh Tattoo. They will perorm just before the official opening at 1pm. “Our local schools are involved this year, with a combined choir signing the National Anthem, accompanied by a band put together by Phil Horneman. The band will also play prior to the Governor-General’s arrival. “Once again we will have cattle, sheep and goats on display, plus some special competitions and attractions in the pavilion and, of course, sideshow alley. “With two shows cancelled, I’d also encourage cooks and gardeners from across the Monaro to compete at Cooma. “I’d like to thank the committee for all their hard work in the last 12 months, as well as the hundreds of volunteers who help out every year. “I urge everyone to support this year’s Cooma Show – forget about the washed-away flood gates, the boggy roads and the wet ground – come to the show for a laugh and a catch-up. “It’s the Monaro’s big day out”.

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Garner Ted Armstrong. Creflo Dollar. Weekend Sunrise. (CC) World’s Strictest Parents. (PG, R, CC) The One: Australia’s Most Gifted Psychic. (PG, R, CC) That ’70s Show. (PG, R, CC) Movie: The Dust Factory. (PG, 04, R) Movie: Lemony Snicket’s A Series Of Unfortunate Events. (PG, 04, R, CC) Jim Carrey, Emily Browning, Liam Aiken, Meryl Streep. Japan Tsunami: Caught On Camera. (PG) News. (CC) Sunday Night. (CC) My Kitchen Rules. (PG, CC) Bones. (M, CC) After a cryptic message penned in human blood is discovered at a national monument, the team embarks on a scavenger hunt in order to solve the case. Castle. (M, CC) Castle. (M, R, CC) Forensic Investigators: Australia’s True Crimes. (M, R, CC) The Real Seachange. (R, CC) Shopping. News. (CC)

Sunrise. (CC) Morning Show. (PG, CC) News. (CC) Movie: Angel Flight Down. (G, 96, R, CC) Patricia Kalember, David Charvet, Christopher Atkins. Dr Oz. (PG, CC) Surf Patrol. (R, CC) Toybox. (R, CC) Lab Rats. (CC) News At 4.30. (CC) Deal Or No Deal. (CC) News. (CC) Today Tonight. (CC) Home And Away. (PG, CC) My Kitchen Rules. (PG, CC) Revenge. (M, CC) Plagued by lingering feelings of guilt over her role in David Clark’s demise and her failing relationship with her daughter, Victoria’s more vulnerable side shines through. Lydia’s vendetta against Emily and the Graysons comes back to haunt her. How I Met Your Mother. (PG, CC) Happy Endings. (PG, CC) Sports Fever. (M, CC) Picture This. (PG, R) Shopping. News. (CC)

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Diego! (R) Dora. (R) Today. (CC) Wide World Of Sports. (CC) The NRL Sunday Footy Show. Athletics. Melbourne IAAF World Challenge and Selection Trials. From Lakeside Stadium, Melbourne. The Bill Engvall Show. (PG, R) Movie: Montana. (G, 50, R) Rugby League. NRL. Round 2. Sydney Roosters v Penrith Panthers. From Sydney Football Stadium. News. (CC) The Great Barrier Reef. (PG, CC) 60 Minutes. (Return, CC) Movie: The Great Mint Swindle. (M, 12, CC) Grant Bowler, Shane Bourne, Todd Lasance. Australian Families Of Crime: King Of The Cross – Abe Saffron. (M, R, CC) The Apprentice. (PG) Spyforce. (PG, R) Primetime: Crime: Justice For Justine. (M, R) Danoz. GMA: Sunday Edition. (CC) News. (CC) Today. (CC)

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WorldWatch. Spanish News. Greek News. French News. Hindi News. Arabic News. Russian News. Turkish News. Orpheus And Eurydice. (R) Art In The 21st Century: Fantasy. (R) The Beauty Of Maps: City Maps – Order Out Of Chaos. (PG) PBS NewsHour. (CC) Hot Cities: Counting The Cost. (R, CC) World News Australia. (CC) Monster Moves: Ocean Odyssey. (R, CC) RocKwiz. (PG, R, CC) Music quiz show, featuring Taasha Coates and Pete Murray. Hosted by Julia Zemiro. Mad Men. (M, CC) Don’s attempts to land the Hilton Hotel account backfire. Mad Men. (PG, CC) Movie: An Empress And The Warriors. (AV15+, 08) Movie: Ong-Bak. (AV15+, 03, R) WeatherWatch. Latin American News. Portuguese News.

sbs one Mass. Hillsong. Life Underground. (R) The Spirit Of The Snowy. (R) Hot 30 Countdown. (CC) Hot 30 Countdown. (PG, CC) The Biggest Loser US. (PG) The Doctors. (PG, CC) Everyday Gourmet. (R, CC) Hit Rater.com. (PG) Going Bush. (CC) Bolt Report. (CC) Meet The Press. (CC) News At Five. (CC) The Project. (CC) Young Talent Time. (CC) Modern Family. (PG, CC) New Girl. (PG, CC) Homeland. (M, CC) Brody finds himself reliving his captivity. Carrie becomes caught in the middle of a public-relations nightmare in the wake of the shooting at the mosque. Movie: The Flock. (07) Richard Gere, Claire Danes, KaDee Strickland. Infomercials. (PG, R) Joyce Meyer. (PG) Kenneth Copeland. (PG) James Robison. (PG) Benny Hinn. (PG)

6.00 WorldWatch. 8.30 PopAsia. 10.30 UEFA Europa League Highlights. (CC) 11.00 Soccer. (CC) Match highlights. 12.00 UEFA Champions League Magazine. (CC) 12.30 Speedweek. (CC) 2.30 Al Jazeera News. (CC) 3.30 ADbc. (PG, R, CC) 4.00 Kick. (PG, R, CC) 4.30 Food Safari. (R, CC) 5.00 Cycling Central. (CC) 6.00 Thalassa: Montenegro Reborn. (R, CC) 6.30 World News Australia. (CC) 7.30 Lost Worlds: Becoming Human – Birth Of Humanity. (PG, CC) 8.30 Brave New World With Stephen Hawking: Machines. (CC) Part 1 of 5. A team of experts showcase breakthroughs in technology and engineering. 9.30 Movie: Departures. (M, 08, CC) Masahiro Motoki, Ryôko Hirosue, Tsutomu Yamazaki. 11.50 Movie: Sunflower. (M, 05, R) 2.10 WeatherWatch. 5.00 WeatherWatch & Music. 5.05 Korean News. 5.40 Japanese News.

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Home building consumers looking for positive lead from RBA Statement by Executive Director of the MBA-ACT, indicated continuing nervousness among some consumers. John Miller Looking at the data for the ACT, Mr Miller said Canberra’s peak building and construction it was indicative of the underlying resilience of the industry organisation, Master Builders ACT, has local home building industry, but also reflected the welcomed January’s building approvals figures continuing uncertainty around interest rates. He revealing a national seasonally-adjusted increase said the ABS data suggested that while consumer of 0.9 per cent. sentiment had improved from some of the lows The executive director of the MBA-ACT, John experienced in 2011, there was still considerable Miller, said the rise, while modest, provided a uncertainty and this was flowing through to activity welcome indicator of firming consumer sentiment levels for companies operating in the home on the back of more interest rate certainty from the building sector. Reserve Bank of Australia. “The January data is “That uncertainty was probably not helped when welcome because it provides some momentum for the Reserve Bank opted to leave interest rates the home building sector as it moves further into on hold in February and we believe that many 2012,” he said. consumers will be looking for more definitive Mr Miller said it was worth noting, however, that signals when the Reserve Bank board meets next approvals for private sector houses had fallen Tuesday,” by 0.1 per cent in January – something which Mr Miller said.

He said that while it was pleasing to see the building approvals data in more positive territory, there could be no denying that the Australian home building industry was experiencing one of its most challenging periods on record. “A simple comparison of the ABS data between 2010 and the current time tells you just how challenging conditions continue to be,” he said. “You only need to consider that total dwelling units approved in January were 14.6 per cent down on the same period last year.

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Local girls compete and win at Canberra Royal Show

Local girls Kristy Wassink and Georgina Kingston both competed at the Canberra Royal on February 25. Kristy, pictured above, placed first for 15 to under 25 year old Paraders and Georgina, (at right)

from Adaminaby won the under 14 Paraders at her first ever show. The judge was Patrick Buckley. Both girls attend Hurlstone Agricultural High School - Kristy is in Year 12 and Georgina Year 7.

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Farm Facts 2012: Farmers are batting above the average The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today released Farm Facts 2012, which shows that agriculture continues to grow both its food and fibre production and its contribution to Australia’s economy. NFF President Jock Laurie says that Farm Facts 2012 shows that the agricultural industry continues to play a vitally important role in Australia’s society, economy and environment. “Farm Facts 2012 shows that agriculture may be a small industry – but we are certainly punching above our weight,” Mr Laurie said. “The contribution that our farmers and the agricultural sector make to Australia, and indeed the world, is of vital importance, and Farm Facts 2012 reflects this – showing that Australian farmers produce almost 93 percent of Australia’s daily domestic food supply, and that the average Australian farmer grows enough food to feed 600 people: 150 at home and 450 abroad. “In 2010-11 alone, Australia’s farm exports earned the country $32.5 billion, up $400 million in two years. And the gross value of Australian farm production at farm gate in 2009-10 was $48.7 billion – up a massive $600 million in just one year. “These increases in productivity and value show that our sector has enormous strength and potential, and that we are well placed to meet the challenges ahead.

“Challenges like the declining number of farm businesses in Australia, the increase in the average age of Australian farmers to 52 (12 years above the national average for other occupations), and the labour shortage that the industry faces, with some 18,000 people having left the sector in the last year alone. “And the challenge of increasing productivity enough to meet the growing global demand for food and fibre. The UN estimates that production will need to increase by 70 percent by 2050 in order to meet the world population need – which is why increased investment in research and development for Australian agriculture is critical, to ensure that our farmers can achieve this great task. “These challenges are among the key priority areas for the NFF and the reasons why we are conducting the Blueprint for Australian Agriculture this year – ensuring that we have a clear direction for our agricultural industry and supply chain, and can achieve a strong and sustainable future,” Mr Laurie said. Farm Facts 2012 is a compendium of facts and figures about Australian agriculture, based on fully attributed data from independent sources. The annualised data is accurate as to the last recorded production period. Farm Facts 2012 is available to download here, while a snapshot of key commodity specific data is available here.

New pup joins the Climatedogs pack The pack of animated dogs used to explain the drivers of climate variability in NSW has grown, with another dog known as Eastie joining them to help explain how the East Coast Low system impacts on our weather. NSW Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI) climatologist, Michael Cashen, said Eastie joins the four current Climatedogs sheep dogs in a series of on-line video clips which demonstrate the major seasonal influences that affect the state’s rainfall patterns. “Eastie is an energetic fox terrier – a great analogy for the powerful East Coast Low weather system, which can be quickly sparked into action,” he said. “Enso, Indy, Ridgy and Sam explain the interaction of the four major seasonal influences, but not the East Coast Low, which can have a profound impact on the eastern coast of Victoria, New South Wales and southern Queensland. “The East Coast Low system can cause coastal deluges and batter communities with high winds, potentially causing great damage on the eastern side of the Great Dividing Range. “The grounding of the Pasha Bulker on Nobbies Beach in Newcastle in June 2007 serves as a vivid reminder to all of the power of the East Coast Low system.” Mr Cashen said Climatedogs was developed in response

Cattle export NVD procedures President of the Cooma Associated Agents, Graeme Boller reports that a number of export abattoirs, including Monbeef and Wingham Beef Exports (WBE) advise that all livestock must have “Russian Eligible” included on vendors’ NVDS (alongside question nine). Any livestock that have been dispatched and arrive at the plants will be unable to be processed until correct NVDs are delivered and additional costs will be invoiced to both producers and agents. So vendors selling cattle should talk to their agents to make sure NVDs are correctly marked Russian eligible or not (depends on Animal Health Treatments, etc).

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to recent advances in climate science which have heralded an improved understanding of the drivers of climate variability. “Understanding these drivers can assist farmers to better estimate and manage climatic risk,” Mr Cashen said. “The Climatedogs animation series uses clever animated sheep dogs to demonstrate in simple terms the complex drivers of climate variability in NSW and Victoria. “Each animated dog represents a climate phenomena showing how it impacts on our state’s weather.” NSW DPI and the Victorian Department of Primary Industries developed the new Eastie animation in collaboration with scientists from the Bureau of Meteorology. To view the animated Climatedogs or find out more about the East Coast Low system and the other drivers of climate variability go to www.dpi.nsw.gov. au/info/climatedogs

Entries are now being received for this Feature Monaro Sale. Elders at Adelong and Tumut will have their feature weaner sale the day before which will attract buyers for the 2 day calf sales. Call Rob or Tim for an on farm inspection. Please book early to allow for detailed advertising.

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AUTUMN SALE Wednesday April 18th 2012 Cooma Saleyards

DIRECTOR CORPORATE SERVICES 5-Year Performance Based Contract Position Number IS/POS/183

Cooma-Monaro has a population of 10,800 and is located only an hour's drive from skiing the majestic Snowy Mountains, swimming off the beautiful South Coast and utilising the city advantages of Canberra. Sydney is four hours away and the Shire offers a secure country lifestyle, with great resources and a community that values your family. The Council has an area of 5,421 square kilometres with a large town and several villages including the growing village of Michelago on the ACT border. Council is seeking the services of an experienced and innovative professional to join the Senior Management Team in the capacity of Director Corporate Services. The successful applicant will report directly to the General Manager and will be responsible for co-ordinating a team of managers and staff. Applications are encouraged from individuals who have the ability to lead, plan and provide high quality outcomes. The successful candidate will possess appropriate tertiary financial qualifications, the experience and the ability to demonstrate a broad understanding of the provision of contemporary services and facilities to an astute, growing and diverse population. The primary areas of responsibility for this position are the services provided by Council as follows: • Governance • Internal Support • External support • Tourism • Library • Economic Development • Yallambee Lodge (Aged Care)

Entries now accepted for this Annual Special Sale CONTACT THE SELLING AGENTS

BOLLER & CO. COOMA Ph: 6452 4155 Graeme Boller M: 0402 470 422 JOHN MOONEY & CO. COOMA Ph: 6452 2554 John Mooney M: 0438 384 216 LANDMARK COOMA 20 Murray St, Cooma Ph: 6452 6565

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This position is a Senior Staff Appointment and employment will be based on a performance contract for a term up to five (5) years. An attractive remuneration package commensurate with this senior position will be offered to the successful applicant. This position provides an opportunity for you to use your talents and individual style to deliver services within a Council and Community to drive improvements and build a reputation for excellence. It is essential to secure a copy of the Employment Brief. The Brief identifies specific details of the position and is available from Council’s website or by contacting Natalie Fanning on 02 6455 1704 or email council@cooma.nsw.gov.au

Murrumbidgee Catchment The Murrumbidgee Catchment Management Authority invites the local community to get involved in developing the next generation Catchment Action Plan. A two hour workshop will be held at: Cooma Ex-Services Club - Thursday, 15 March commencing at 2pm.

Written applications, quoting file no IS/POS/183, marked Private and Confidential, addressed to the General Manager. Council uses an objective selection and recruitment process and welcomes applications from anyone who is qualified for this position. Applications close 4.00pm Monday 19 March 2012. Cooma-Monaro Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer 81 Commissioner Street JOHN VUCIC (PO Box 714) GENERAL MANAGER COOMA NSW 2630

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Tuesday 20th March, 2012 at 7:00pm Staff Common Room. Please contact Annette Rendoth via MHS on 6452 4611

Management Authority Numeralla Digger’s Memorial Hall Re-opening

Board The Government is seeking to appoint a Chair for the Murrumbidgee Catchment Management Authority (CMA). An Information Package is available for download at www.boardroompartners.com.au

Saturday 24 March from 4pm Celebrate the recent substantial improvements. Afternoon tea, BBQ and music/dancing later. For more information: numeralla.org.au or 64533 360.

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DATES TO REMEMBER: Schools Carnival Wednesday 7th March 2012, followed by registration till 5.30pm Registration Day: Saturday 3rd & 10th March 2012, 10am till 12pm at Cooma Courts. Competition Starts 17th March 2012. Enquires email: coomanetball@hotmail.com

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Rep Netball Coach/Coach’s required for Under 13’s & 15’s teams Duties include: · Weekly coaching of the team(s) with Saturday games · Attend regional carnivals prior to attending the State Age Championship in July Cooma Netball is dedicated to the growth of our officials and assistance is available to attend coaching development opportunities which are available in the Southern Region. Applications to the Committee: coomanetball@hotmail.com Closing date 9/03/12

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Senior Citizen’s Week begins 18th to 25th March 2012. Cooma Senior Citizens Club invites their members to the following activities: t MARCH 19: A trip to Queanbeyan for morning tea then to Goulbourn for lunch , on the road to Tarago, Bungendore & Queanbeyan. Then home. t MARCH 22: Luncheon at the Ex-Services Club. Entertainment will be provided. Bookings are essential for catering purposes. 12 noon for 12:30. t MARCH 25: Half day tour to Providence Portal to view water through tunnel. Afternoon tea at Adaminaby Parish Hall. Free trip. Coach leaves Centennial Park 12:30. All names must be in by 12th March for all the above. Ph: Irene 6452 3668 or Dennis 6452 5288

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Friday 4th & Saturday 5th May We are currently inviting interested wool growers to enter this competition. Closing date 31st March. For further information please contact: Don Southwell (Secretary) 6454 4025 Lawrence Clifford (President) 6456 8891

YMCA Swimathon at Cooma Pool This Sunday 11 March, people all over the country will simultaneously ‘Dive In’ as part of Australia’s Biggest pool-based Swim, the first YMCA Swimathon, in Cooma is urging locals of all ages and swimming abilities to enlist their friends, family and workmates to join the event. With just one week until the event, Lorraine Alford , Centre Manage, said there is still plenty of time for people to register and raise money to save the lives of children in the local community, with all funds going towards teaching children with special needs how to swim. “There’s still one week for people in our local community to sign up and start their personal fundraising efforts, with all money raised locally staying at our YMCA to fund vital swimming lessons for those who are disadvantaged in our community,” she said. “The YMCA Swimathon has been designed so

points all. The wheels fell off for Edwin Kraft, who had been playing so well. Perhaps having to plough through floodwater got his feet wet! He played Chris Tame – who won the match 4-0. Edwin should be back on track this week with the waters receding. At the time of going to press matches were still to be played because of the flood situation so the only ones to hand were Monaro Discount Tyres 15 def. Kleven Spain 13 and Mark Kenmir & Co. 22 def. Hydraulinks 7

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In “B” grade this week there were some interesting matches. B2 David Hogan took on Darrell Gaukroger. David won the first two matches 9-7 and 9-4. However Darrell rallied his troops and won the final three games 9-4, 9-3 and 9-2 with David having trouble returning many of the serves. In another five-setter Irene Tozer played Kym Kleven, winning the first 9-5. Kym returned the favour by taking the next 9-7. Not to be outdone Irene won the third game by a close margin – 10-8. The final two games went to Kym 10-8 and 9-7 resulting in a very close 41

it’s easy to take part, meaning everyone can dive in and ‘have a go’. People can choose a distance that will suit their fitness and swimming levels, or the time they have available so as to work in with other commitments they might have on the day. All we are asking is for participants to pledge to an easy-to-achieve minimum fundraising amount starting from $10 for under fives up to $50 for those aged 18 and above, plus there are other options for juniors, seniors and teams. “How many sponsorship dollars can you raise? Ask your mates to be your sponsor and get them to sign up too. Register at www.ymcaswimathon.com. au. Dive in to Australia’s biggest swim. Go for gold!” Visit www.ymcaswimathon.org.au to find your local pool. Registration is free and available either online or at your local pool and will be open up until the YMCA Swimathon (11 March) as well as on the day. Please contact your local pool for the event start time.

With no bowls last weekend due to rain it gives an opportunity to look at some of the rules that seem to be ignored by some players. Firstly, a foot fault seems to be the most ignored rule or unknowingly broken. One foot must be completely on the mat when taking up stance and all or part of one foot must be on or over the mat at the point of delivery. If you are a player who stands with the foot at an angle to the side of the mat make sure your heel or toe does not protrude past the edge of the mat when you take up your stance. When the jack has to be placed at the T, it should be placed with that part of the jack closest to the front ditch with the cross piece of the T. That is slightly behind the T,

not on it. Where should players stand during a game? In relation to the rink of play, players not delivering a bowl should stand at least one metre behind the mat. At the head end if not controlling play should stand behind the jack if they are members of the team, which is in possession of the rink. Behind the jack and away from the head if they are members of the team not in possession of the rink. A team member or player in singles ceases to have possession of the rink when their bowl comes to rest after allowing time to mark a toucher, if necessary. It will assist the bowls organiser if players can arrive early to pay green fees prior to calling of cards.

Mountains to beach The fourth Mountains to Beach mountain bike race will see riders off and racing from the roof top of Australia in the Snowy Mountains to the beautiful beaches of the NSW South Coast. Over five days riders will journey across 380 km of terrain from Thredbo to Narooma, with stage racing sections designed to test every skill; uphill, downhill, cross country, marathon and riding under lights. On Wednesday March 7, the riders arrive into Cooma via the bush reserve at Vulcan St and continue through to Centennial Park. Up to 150 riders, organisers and support crews will have a free afternoon in Cooma, with a presentation and overnight stay at the Marlborough Motor Inn. Stage 9 of the race on Thursday is hosted by the Cooma Visitors Centre and starts with a lap around the Ti Tree racecourse, followed by a sprint down the Polo Flat airstrip. Then exiting Cooma and heading

towards Numeralla and Wadbilliga National Park. The battle to the beach will be fierce with some of Australias top riders taking on the epic challenge. Queenslands Andy Fellows returns to defend his title in 2012, while 2011 second place winner Garry James is also back and hot on his wheels to take this years win. Event organiser Huw Kingtston said “I’ve recently ridden some of the course and its looking spectacular. The battle this year will be fierce. Its an exciting field. Many of Australias top riders have signed up to take on the challenge. Its this, mixed with the inspirational stories that come from the rest of the riders in the pack, that make The Mountains to Beach an epic stage race”. The Mountains to Beach stage race kicks off on Monday 5 – 9 March 2012 For full event details visit www. wildhorizons.com.au

Wednesday March 7, 2012

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Wednesday March 7, 2012

Snowy Mountains District Womens bowls

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CROSSWORD Cryptic Clues ACROSS 6. In place of song, bank worker turned to clairvoyant (7,6) 10. Chatter without end with the leader of the congregation (5) 11. An impression of turnover, not profit (9) 12. Chop allowed to be another piece of meat (6) 13. Spring into gully with alacrity (8) 15. Delighted to be like the North Pole (2,3,2,3,5) 18. Torrid times beside commercial 4WD track? (4,4) 20. Single line used upfront as a substitute (2,4) 23. Vulnerable elements of workday football teams, we hear (4,5) 24. Comfort lady originally supported an artist's work (5) 25. Recreation areas might be putting leafy vegetables in fruit containers! (7,6)

The finals of the regional triples was started at Adaminaby on Monday under a gloomy sky. The competing teams were Adaminaby, representing the Snowy Mountains, Narooma, representing Far South Coast and Merimbula, representing Bega Imlay. The first game was between the Adaminaby team of Glenda Daal, Aylene Madden and Lyn McMahon versus the Narooma team of Marylin Thomson, Anne Hunter and Willy Blink. Adaminaby got off to a good start but Narooma soon began to bridge the gap and eventually proved too strong on the day and were the eventual winners. Congratulations to the team. The threatened rain held off, the sun even shining part of the day however, the same cannot be said for the final on Tuesday between the Narooma team and the Merimbula team of Kerrie Burns, Sylvia Wright and Cheryl Chase. The game was eventually called off after eight ends due to the heavy rain

and will be completed at Nimmitabel when the finals of the regional pairs are played on April 16 and 17. By then we may be getting some fine weather. The district pairs will commence on Tuesday March 6 at Cooma, Morning tea at 9am and play at 9.30am. The draw is as follows; B Berkery, M Tucker v R Blyton, M Murphy; R Steinfort C Meillon v L Stalhy, M Mugridge; L Morgan, A Knaak v M D’Amico, H Peuker; T Botto, V Clark v N McDonald, L Theobald; C McMahon, L Waters v Smith, R Rawson; S Owens, F Richards v G Daal, A Ranta. The following have the bye; L West,O Jebbink; A Madden, L McMahon; B Johnson, D Jenkinson; K.Sach, H Walker; G Caldwell, B Corby; M Phillips, D Fraser: D Jackson, D Russell; C Hume, D Turner; P Brayshaw, T Sanders; L Snell, M Zasso.

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Cooma Ladies Golf Last Wednesday a large field took advantage of pleasant weather conditions to participate in the events on offer. In the 18 hole stableford Lorraine McGregor was the winner with 31 points. Gaye Wilson was the runnerup with 29 points. Balls were won by Lyn Last and Dorothy Bilbow, both with 27 points. In the nine hole stableford Maureen Fletcher was the winner with 13 points. Balls were won by Pat Davis and Alice Duczynski, both on 11 points. In Saturday’s 18 hole stroke Lorraine McGregor was the winner with 80 net. Lorraine’s consistency is proving to be a telling feature with many excellent fairway drives and some solid putting. Gaye Wilson won a ball with 81 net. Whilst the heaviness of the course is a challenge, everybody really appreciates the wonderful state of the grounds. Our travelling golfers have enjoyed

mixed results. The Federal Open proved a testing experience, it’s a shame we put ourselves into some tough positions. However, we wish to thank the Federal girls for their hospitality. The Cooma girls also played in the Jindabyne Open last Thursday. Sunny and humid conditions along with the fairways which seem to be getting steeper as the years go by made for an exciting day. The overall scratch winner was Liz McErlain from Tura Beach with 83 gross. From Cooma Gaye Wilson won the A Division scratch with 86 gross and Gillian Petersohn the C Division handicap with 66 net. Rulie Steinfort won the Visitor’s Trophy handicap with 68 net. A big thank you to Jindabyne for their hospitality and fellowship!! See you on the course.

Sport

Wednesday March 7, 2012

Cooma Swim Club News Five Cooma swimmers will travel to Sydney on Sunday for the NSW Speedo Sprint Finals. It will be the first time Ryan Harmer and Will Saddler have swum at the Olympic Swim Centre which is an experience they have been looking forward to for some time. Ryan will swim in the 8yrs free, back and fly whilst Will is in the 10yrs 50m fly. Will will be joined by his brothers Noah in the 9yrs 50m free, breast and fly and Zac in the 12yrs 50m free, fly, back and breast. Molly Janota will join the boys when she swims in the 11yrs 50m free. Time trials week 14 Backstroke 50m most improved Amy Hobbs (7sec), Bentley Walker Broose (6sec). Improvers Natasha and Samantha Froeschl, Chelsea Lunt, Laura Hobbs, Bailee Walsh, Darcy Barnes, Racheal Hunt and Spencer Walker Broose. Backstroke 100m most improved Noah Saddler (15sec), Cory Byrne (11sec). Improvers Maai Johnson, Jack and Darcy Clayton, Ben Trotter

and Nikki Harmer. Breastroke 25m most improved Jackson Walsh. Breastroke 50m most improved Abigail Sopniewski (6sec), Darcy Barnes (4sec). Improvers Samantha and Natasha Froeschl, Ella Davis, Chelsea Lunt, Ethan and Racheal Hunt, Laura Hobbs, Shelly Kleven and Spencer Walker Broose. Breastroke 100m most improved Amber Martin Smith. Improvers Jack Clayton and Daniel Hopkin. Freestyle 25m most improved Callum Davis. Improvers Jackson Walsh and Erin Trevanion. Freestyle 50m Ethan Hunt (6sec), Ruby Barnes (5sec). Improvers Chloe Trevanion, Rhys and Abagail Sopniewski, Natasha Froeschl, Amy Hobbs, Shelly Kleven and Spencer Walker Broose. Freestyle 100m most improved Kate Hobbs. Improvers Zac Saddler, Jack and Brenna Clayton and Chelsea Lunt.

Dalgety PC rally

Snowy River Pony Club had its first rally day for the year at the Dalgety Showground on February 27 with approximately 11 riders enjoying the day doing a variety of activities. The group was split with guest instructor Sarah Woodhouse grading the older kids with jumping, and the little kids and newcomers having fun with learning activities, balancing and getting the feel for their horse. A good day was had by all and a huge thank you to all the parents that assisted throughout the day. New members are always welcome so please contact club secretary Caroline Ahern on snowyriverponyclub@ hotmail.com. Pictured: Leah, Ayla, Jack, Georgia, Gem, Tara, Jenna, Maddy, Keeley, Georgie and Loretta.

Ian Francis heads to the mountains

Ian Francis, the man known as Mr Versatile, recently travelled to the Jindabyne Equestrian Resort in the Snowy Mountains of NSW to run two Horsemanship Clinics. The Clinics, organised by Cherry Tree Equine, saw a wide variety of riders in attendance. Riders travelled from as far away as Western Australia and Victoria to learn from Ian. Many disciplines were represented, from challenge competitors to dressage riders, from campdrafters to barrel racers. All benefited greatly from learning Ian’s simple yet effective training strategies. Ian is renowned for winning every major cutting,

reining, campdrafting and challenge competition in Australia however he received great acclaim in 2010 at Equitana when he rode a Grand Prix Dressage Horse with ease. Many people also know him as the man who helped Clinton Anderson get his start in the horse industry. Ian will be returning again to Jindabyne in October. Pictured: The last Ian Francis Clinic at Jindabyne Equestrian Resort.

The weather wins at Cooma Golf Club Golf report by Garry Atkinson The weather clearly won the day over the last week of golf at Cooma Golf Club with two days of competition cancelled due to heavy rain and wet conditions. On Saturday March 3, a 12 hole competition was conducted with Trevor Bailey taking out first place with 24 points on a countback from Norm Marshall. Ball winners went down to 21 points with Geoff Bohringer just getting home. Sunday and last Wednesday were both too wet for play. Both Handicap pennant and A reserve pennant were also cancelled in Canberra. The big event next week (weather permitting of

course) will be the qualifying match for the NSW 4BBB event on Saturday so line up a partner and don’t miss this opportunity. The following Saturday March 17, sees the club’s 4BBB championship scratch event. Onegolf has all the information on up and coming events so don’t forget to book online and read the program of golf. Junior golf is on this Thursday with a BBQ to follow as it will be the last Thursday afternoon clinic till next spring. All juniors and their families are invited to attend.

Junior Registration Registration forms for the 2012 Cooma Soccer Club local junior winter competition are available from your school or from http://www.coomafc.org.au/. Age groups are Under-6 right through to Under-13 Cost of registration is still $90 for the first child and cheaper for other children in the family. Included in this cost are: • Player insurance • Soccer packs – beanies and boot-bags • End-of-year carnival and BBQ • All players receive a trophy • FFA approved games specifically and expertly designed for each age group to ensure more touches of the ball, faster skill development, and maximum fun Join in and play the “world game”. For more information contact Brendan Toohey on 0409 966 654 or email junior@coomafc.org.au

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Pictured above: Charlie Thompson and trainer Peter ‘Chopper’ Foster.

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Fight night last Saturday at the Cooma Multi Function Centre. Where 100s turned out to watch the entertainment.

Cooma Stallions news Training has been underway now for approximately four weeks with the unusual wet weather limiting sessions. Numbers have been good but of course there are a number of players apt to attend and casual enough to leave it to close too the commencement of the season proper. Group 16 have listed a ’sevens’ tournament on March 24 to kick the season off followed by a three weekend pre-season competition with the proper group competition commencing on April 21. Strapping Course Sapphire Coast Phsyio will be holding a sports taping course at Merimbula on March 17 and 18.

Cost is $110. The course educates club persons in appropriate strapping procedures for the prevention and management of injuries. Any interested people should contact the club ASAP to book in – it’s worthwhile doing. Training The club is hopeful training sessions will return to the Cooma Showground soon, hopefully after the Cooma Show, around March 13. Players are again reminded to register with Debbie Thomas, once $60 off the $150 is paid, players will receive a new training shirt. Coach Kris Khoury is enjoying his new role and instilling into the players that fitness is the key to a successful season.

Stallions RLFC Members Drive 2012 All Stallions 2011 Members and anyone interested in becoming a Stallions Member in 2012 are invited to join or resign with the Stallions. Training for all four grades is now in full swing and with the season fast approaching now is the time to become a valued member of the Stallions. All members will receive a small gift, a personalised card for free entry to all home games, a lucky member draw at half time in First Grade and a second member’s draw at the Ex-

Services Club after each home game. There will also be a dedicated home game where our members will receive discounted food and drinks all day. Call Craig Schofield to secure your member number on 0414 865 922 . Let’s make the Showground “Our House” this year.

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Cooma teenagers smashed the Australian record for the longest basketball Marathon on Sunday. The Monaro High School basketball team originally made the record in 2008 but it was broken twice since then. The record stood at 31.5 hours until the marathon organised by teachers Kari Ingram and Michelle Pollard reached 32 hours. The games were organised to have only one minutes rest in between them.

Parents and family members turning up to support them throughout the night. Local P.E teacher and organiser, Kari Ingram, said the event was a valuable team and skill building exercise for their upcoming tour of Fiji, “It’s the equivalent of 32 training sessions, that’s more than you can fit into a year” she said. The Monaro High School basketball team will tour Fiji in April.

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Record breakers!

Looking up Massie Street from Cooma Creek.

The picnic area at the Murrumbidgee Pumping Station, Cooma. Mid right: burgers for the RFS at the Polo Flat Truckstop.

Water across roads caused a hazard and several closures. Right: more than 4000 sandbags were filled. A calf caught in the Snowy River near Dalgety made it out safely. Orange overalls were everywhere during the flood event. Bottom right: Ironmungie Road at Bungarby.

Looking down Cooma Creek from the Sharp Street bridge. Right: Mulach Street/Creek Street intersection, Cooma. Below: Rock Flat creek.

Massie Street causeway, Cooma. Left; Rock Flat Creek Bottom left: the Thredbo River.

Ironmungie Road, Bungarby. Left: a boat was of little use last Thursday.

Massie Street causeway, Cooma. Left: Cooma Creek near the Bombala Street bridge.