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Nimmitabel’s 109th show last Saturday was a huge success, with increased numbers, exhibits and fun, even the return of harness classes to the showring. Pictured at the opening are, from left, Isobel and John Harrington, Nimmitabel Showgirl Laura Clarke, Winston Phillips Member for Monaro John Barilaro, deputy mayor Bronnie Taylor and ABC radio personality Ian Campbell who opened the show. Also pictured, Lyn Dominish in the harness classes, and flowers for Laura from president John Harrington. See more P3.

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This final step in the projects development is the culmination of over five year’s work which commenced in 2007.

“Stage one of the project comprises 66 turbines spread over 12 properties and encompasses the two western clusters, which are referred to as the Sherwins and Springfield clusters in the Development Application. A further seven properties will be spanned by the power line connecting the wind farm to the Essential Energy owned lines at Steeple Flat,” said Ed Mounsey, Wind Prospect CWP’s Head of Development.

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timing of construction activities will be disseminated in due course through the project website, local media and Council. “The company will issue a Community Information Plan prior to construction commencing and will be keeping the community up to date with developments”.

In order to maximise benefits to local businesses the ‘contractors’ page of the project website (www. bocorockwindfarm.com.au) is still available for interested parties to register their details.

“I again encourage all those parties that have already made contact with us to re-register their interest through our website to ensure we maintain accurate and up to date records”, Mr Mounsey concluded.

MHS students support MCCR Lisa Ashurst

Throughout 2011, Monaro High School’s Year 12 students (of that year) somehow managed to squeeze in extra time between their HSC studies to come up with some innovative ways to raise much-needed funds for the Monaro Committee for Cancer Research (MCCR).

By organising a series of fun activities over the course of the whole year, such as barbecues, selling flowers on St Valentine’s Day, acting as waitresses at the rugby league fight night and auctioning themselves off as personal assistants to students and staff at the school, they managed to raise the tidy sum of $4000 for the committee.

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Zoe felt their fund raising efforts were very successful and is happy with the end result.

“Everyone got behind it which was great, so it went really well!”

Being very community focused, the students kept their activities within the Cooma area and were delighted with the support they received from the local community but even more so, with the amount they managed to raise for the MCCR. A fantastic effort!

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MHS principal Adrian Bell, Zoe Lynch, Chloe Kopecky-Geach and Andrew Anthony present a cheque to Sandy Schofield from MCCR last week.

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Having a breather in the sheep pavilion at the show on Saturday are Mark Pendergast and sons, Charlie and Will with friend Tim Bottom.

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Nimmitabel’s 109th annual show, held last Saturday was bigger and better in all areas, according to president John Harrington.

After a damp week, Saturday dawned bright and sunny, encouraging an estimated extra 200 patrons to attend the show.

Entries were up in the cattle, sheep and goat sections, while the ring entries were double last year.

This year’s show was opened by ABC radio personality Ian Campbell, who spoke about the worth of the local show to the community – a celebration in good years, a show of strength in lean years.

Mr Campbell was joined on the podium by the 2012 Nimmitabel Showgirl, Laura Clarke, who will contest the regional titles in

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Escapee caught A minimum-security inmate who escaped from Goulburn Correctional Centre has been captured.

Police were alerted after the 23-year-old man failed to show at a 12.30pm roll call on Friday February 3, 2012.

A search of the surrounding area was conducted by officers attached to Goulburn Local Area Command.

It’s alleged the man car-jacked a Mazda 3 from an elderly couple outside a Goulburn Laundrette about 12.15pm.

Police sighted the car in the Bombala region and initiated a pursuit.

The pursuit ended in Delegate, where the man ran from the car into surrounding bushland.

An extensive search was launched in the forest by officers from both NSW and Victorian Police, which included aerial support and assistance from the Dog Unit.

The man was located about 12.15pm on Saturday February 4, 2012, and taken to Bombala Police Station.

Inquiries into the circumstances of the escape and the alleged car-jacking are continuing.

Anyone with information should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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Member for Monaro John Barilaro also addressed the crowd, praising the community for the quality of their show and their cooperation with each other.

Highlights of this year’s show included a special tribute to the Year of the Farmer, with a number of posters created by Ms Clarke featuring local identities and their farming philosophy.

The show’s second annual Show Shear also attracted plenty of attention, harness classes returned to the show ring and the day’s activities were topped off with a ‘Mates Race” challenge which provided plenty of laughs for the spectators.

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Kitten stuck An eight-week-old kitten managed to get itself stuck in a wall cavity at a property in Yulin Ave Cooma on Sunday. At about 10.30am after cutting through a wall the kitten was successfully rescued by SES, fire crews and police.

Vandals on the loose Vandals have been wreaking havoc in Creek Street lately with letter boxes being destroyed and vehicles having their tyres let down. Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 6452 0099.

Car partially destroyed At about 11.30pm on Friday night a car was set alight in Allara Street Cooma North.

The fire was quickly extinguished and damage was contained to the front quarter of the car. Police enquiries are continuing.

Stabbing on street An altercation between a 49-year-old male and a 31-year-old male led to the 31-year-old being stabbed in the arm.

The incident occurred at about 11am on Friday on the corner of Bombala and Egan Streets. The 31-year-old was taken to hospital where he received stitches. The 41-year-old male was taken to Cooma police station and charged with malicious wounding and released to appear in Cooma court at a later date. The 31-year-old male was aggressive and abusive to police and hospital staff. After having his arm stitched he was taken to Cooma police station

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Marg and Tony off to Las Vegas

Come join us on our 2012 get-together Friends welcome Sunday 12th February 2012 Cooma Ex-Services Club 3:30pm Monday 13th February 2012 Bombala RSL Club 5:30 - 7pm Come join us for a drink and a chat. Reminisce on 2011, hear what we have organised for the year ahead and maybe even book a relaxing adventure with us.

Celtic Thunder; Love Never Dies; Annie; Daniel O’Donnell; Yes, Prime Minister; Norfolk Island; An Officer and A Gentleman; Cape York; The Nutcracker on Ice; Class of 59; Kimberleys; Indian Pacific & WA. Plan ahead to 2013 and we will be travelling to Italy and cruising the Greek Islands.

Do we have your email address? You could be advised of new shows that become available through the year.

Marg and Tony Frazer have won the Cooma Ex-Services Club trip to Las Vegas which was drawn last Saturday night.

The 10-day trip includes airfares, transfer, accommodation and $2000 spending money, all valued at nearly $10,000.

The consolation prize was won by Rob Kelly.

Car club’s Aussie breakfast assists Legacy Pictured, Legacy representative John Field receiving the cheque from Pam Johnson and Les Sutcliffe from the car club.

Cooma-Monaro Historic Automobile Club held its Australia Day breakfast this year to benefit Legacy, Legacy requires about $60,000 per year to meet the needs of the Cooma/Bombala region. Last Monday, the club was able to hand over $1043.28 to Legacy, proceeds from the breakfast. Treasurer Les Sutcliff and committee member Pam Johnson presented local business (including council) who assisted with staging it. the cheque to Legacy past president John Field. The club President Rogan Corbett said “The Cooma Monaro Historic sincerely thanks all those who supported the breakfast and Automobile Club would like to express our thanks to the people of Cooma for supporting our Australia Day breakfast, and the following business houses and organisations for making it possible. In true Cooma spirit they gave their time and money to a great cause.

Cooma Lions Club, the Numeralla Finger Plunkers Blue Grass Band, the Australia Day Committee, Frank’s Butchery, Monaro Meats, South East Print, Louie’s Cooma Hotel, GIO Cooma, Cooma H Hardware, Chris Mould, Monaro Milk & Juice, 76 Commissioner Street IGA Cooma, Sandi’s Hot bake, Woolworths Cooma, Radio 2XL, and the local press for their Friday 10th February – Super Tuesday 14th February 2012 continued support, and of course our wonderful club members who always rise to the occasion.

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News COOMA LIONS CLUB The winner of the Cooma Lions Club’s 2011 Christmas Hamper Raffle was Mrs N Kellond of Cooma

Lions President John Britton thanks all ticket purchasers and sellers, organiser Tony Kaltoum and Bob Nichols, and the following Cooma business houses which generously donated goods for the hamper. Proceeds of the raffle will help fund local Lions projects.

Donations for the Cooma Lions Christmas Hamper 2011: Newsxpress Cooma Colour Print Toyworld Monaro Books & music Leading Edge Electronics Monaro Meats Hair Reflections South East Rural Supplies Cooma Trophy & Gift Centre Cooma Flower Shop Bush Basics The Gourmet Deli Bella Moda Footwear Target Country Jolly Rogers Schoo’s Studio Cottle House Timeless Country Charm Dean’s Computers Cooma Furnishings Cooma Health Foods Hip Pocket Workwear & Safety Sportspower Estreich Jewellers Fabric Salon MJ’s Flower House Pony Tail Hairdressers Tony’s Clip Cooma Sports Store Mainstreet Mack’s Auto Jaggez Cooma Pet Shop Peak Clothing Store Mitre 10 Bellisimo Frank’s Butchery Total value of donations: $1800

Wednesday February 8, 2012

What’s cooking at The Lott?

Lisa Ashurst Following news of the success of their application to the NSW Government Product Development Funding Initiative, submitted in October 2011, The Lott is busy with plating up some smart ideas for the local community via a series of educational workshops to encourage people and food to get together more creatively.

The funding is available to tourism operators throughout the region including motels, tour companies, eateries and the like who must be able to show their plan will be sustainable and has a future.

M a r k e t i n g Manager for The Lott, Caroline Fox, believed the expansion to The Lott’s premises last October offered a lot of potential to add something unique to the region’s tourism and so it became part of their application.

“We have introduced a food education program where local producers can hold

information sessions and workshops for people who want to see and taste the foods and pick up some good ideas on how to use them at home.”

Part of the expansion of the premises includes a domestic kitchen set-up which is currently under construction and the plan is to hold cooking classes, bring in professional chefs for demonstrations

and also to provide a local venue for the region’s producers to educate people on their products and the best ways to prepare and use them.

“We wanted to provide a venue where producers and the community could connect” Ms fox added.

The idea is quite unique as there is nothing along these lines operating in the region and if the response to the children’s workshops conducted over the September/October school holidays is anything to go by, The Lott is looking at a very successful venture.

“It went really well.” Ms Fox said. “The kids made cupcakes and also planted out their own little herb gardens which they were able to take home with them. We’ve been very happy with the response and the workshops are going to be a regular thing.”

There are also plans for small groups to get together for fun culinary activities like Show and Tell, sharing old and favourite recipes and even some food trivia!

If you would like more information please telephone The Lott on 6452 1414 or go online to www.lott.com.au for regular updates. The website is currently being put together and people will be able to access it shortly.

Reach for the Stars Jindabyne Aero Club is holding their inaugural “Reach for the Stars” End of Summer Ball on Saturday, February 25 at the Jindabyne Memorial Hall.

Money raised will go towards the cost of constructing a new clubhouse for the Aero Club; to meet expanding membership and provide better facilities for the Jindabyne community and visiting Airmen.

The Ball is being sponsored by Banjo Paterson Inn and Kosciuszko Brewery who are offering accommodation, on proof of ball ticket, at $99.00 for a twin lake view room with breakfast.

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Liz Taylor All Star One Woman Show and MC David Owen will have you dancing the rest of the night away.

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Tickets will not be sold after February 15. * Black Tie Invited gives you the option of wearing a tuxedo or formal dress but it should clue you to the formality of the event; meaning a suit and tie for men. Women wear cocktail, long dresses or evening separates.

Australia Day in SRSC Australia Day was celebrated in great style last Thursday, 26 January 2012.

The official celebrations in Jindabyne included the usual Breakfast in the Park with official award ceremonies and awards as well as performance by our Woolworths Ambassadors, the Special Olympics Dance Group.

The Special Olympics Dance group performed to a delighted audience before travelling to the Snowy River Aged Hostel in Berridale for a further performance and then on to the next official ceremony in Berridale at midday, where the awards announcements were made.

The Australia Day Awards were well received and were as follows: Citizen of the Year Mr Jim Crocker Young Citizen of the Year Jeremy Smart Community Event of the Year Adaminaby Easter Fair The award recipients were decided by Council amongst a pool of other nominees.

The Jindabyne and Berridale Lions Clubs worked tirelessly for the official ceremonies and community members together with the CWA, Red Cross and RSL held afternoon tea and community presentations at Adaminaby. Adaminaby audiences were also delighted by a performance by the Special Olympics Dance Group.

The Special Olympics Dance Group travelled to the Snowy River Shire as part of the Australia Day Ambassador Program where high achieving Australians are sent across the country to share the Australia Day spirit and participate in various activities.

The Special Olympics Dancers are a group of intellectually disabled teenagers and young adults who have been performing for audiences all around the country since they formed in 2006 and have been part of the Ambassador Program since 2007.

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Wednesday February 8, 2012

Woollies supporting the MCCR

John Sidery and Dulcie Thistleton cooking up sausages for the fundraiser at Woolies.

Lisa Ashurst Dulcie Thistleton and Jon Sidery of Woolworths, Cooma, were tossing plenty of sausages on the barbie at lunchtime on Wednesday 25 January, but it was all for a good cause.

Woolies was hosting a cake stall and barbecue at the entrance to the store as a fundraiser for the Monaro Committee for Cancer Research (MCCR)

and every $2 sausage sandwich sold raised $4 for the MCCR as Woolworths generously matched dollar for dollar on the sales.

Staff members were also asked to either make, bake or buy a cake for the cake stall, tempting shoppers with a variety of treats to take home and with the money raised from cake sales added to that from the barbie, the MCCR received a welcome boost for their research funds.

Ceiling collapse at school

Minor damage occurred last Monday evening be accessed and cleared. at Jindabyne Central School when a ceiling All other buildings on site have been inspected collapsed in an administration office space. and found to be safe.

There was no one present at the school when Inquiries are being made into the cause of the the incident occurred. ceiling collapse.

There has been no disruption to students and only minor disruption to staff until the office can

Cooma Court Report Alexander Taku Taiaroa, 31 of Jindabyne, was charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm after an incident in Jindabyne on 1 September 2011.

Joel Ross Venn, 27 of Thredbo, was charged with common assault in Thredbo Village on 18 October 2011. He was also charged with intentionally destroy/damage property. He

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received 12 month good behaviour bond and was fined $200 plus $81 court costs.

Simon Paul Kearney, 26 of Jindabyne, was charged with assaulting a police officer in execution of duty and also with resisting arrest during an incident in Jindabyne on 25 August 2011. He was fined a total of $350 plus court costs.

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Well, that was a little ripper of a show.

Nimmitabel Show Society should be proud of their annual event last Saturday – more people, more exhibits, more of everything, really.

And what a great way to celebrate the Australian Year of the farmer – the posters created by Nimmitabel Showgirl Laura Clarke really showcased some of the local identities. Well done!

But the action at Nimmitabel continues this Saturday night, when Laura takes on eight other entrants in the regional showgirl zone judging. With only one spot available to reach the state finals, the whole of Nimmitabel have their fingers crossed.

Good luck Laura – the Nimmity lasses have done the town (and region) proud in the past, we hope you can to!

Also on Saturday, the Cooma Rodeo will provide plenty of spills and thrills for competitors and spectators alike.

Once again, there is something designed to promote lots of local support, in the Charity Steer Ride.

One ‘guest’ competitor has suggested the invitation come with a free ride to hospital, but that won’t be necessary, The Postman is certain. Then again...

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Now that Parliament is returning from its Christmas break, can we expect 2012 to become a Federal election year?

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Wednesday February 8, 2012

Communication issues Editor, The recent reports of “Big Storms cause Flooding” at Bredbo goes to show that no amount of computer modeling or fiddling will ever master Mother Nature, nor will any amount of dollars (Carbon Tax).

The previous week ie, Christmas eve we also experienced a very localised storm with flash flooding and received more than 150m of rain in less than an hour at our property. The lack of a means to warn persons travelling on a busy holiday period at night was highlighted by the experience I had when trying to ensure that a message was relayed over the radio to warn of dangerous damage to a local country road at night.

We live off the Peak View Road and visited friends on the afternoon of Christmas eve, suddenly extreme dark clouds appeared from the south followed by a heavy hailstorm and rain.

We remained with our friends to await an easement of the elements, we live several kilometres downhill towards Celey’s Creek and as we drove all the drains and gutters were overflowing onto the gravel road. On our downhill drive on the bitumen section of the road we had to cross the culvert at the foot of Culvert Hill, on our approach downhill we noticed the road was flooded above the culvert for approx 40 metre, trees and stumps were crossing the road at an alarming rate, we backed uphill as there was no safe turning around on the road as both side drains were overflowing onto the road. At the top on more level ground we turned cautiously and called into another neighbours and waited for the water to subside before attempting to drive over the culvert where the gravel shoulders of the road between the bitumen and the concrete batters of the culvert had been washed away. We found Feeney’s Rd to be impassable as the same stream that flooded Culvert Hill culvert on Peak View Road had washed that culvert away on Feeneys Road and left a 2.5 metre deep and 6 metre wide hole. We had to use the old Feeney’s Rd to get home, once

arriving there we found that we had no electricity (we had to pollute the air on Christmas eve with candle light, (sorry about the pollution greenies).

As the gravel shoulders of the bitumen road at the Culvert had been washed away in the flash flood we tried to notify the local radio stations (both AM and FM) to warn travellers on the Peak View Road of the danger, however, all to no avail as both stations were on automatic with no person answering a telephone. We rang the Cooma-Monaro Shire Council number for roads and spoke with a gentleman who said that he would get signs out that night and then men were again out on Christmas day with witches hats etc. I was very disappointed that there is not a more positve response for this type of EMERGENCY from the radio stations, in my opinion this a severe comunication failure and the radio stations should take note of it.

Police contact at that time is at Queanbeyan, that is no help. The bitumen road base held, the damage is still visible both up and downstream and the council has had a team out working over the holiday period, however, there is still a lot of work to be done yet to ensure the safety of the road at that point.

This communication failure, for the people on the ground unable to convey their observation to others especially by radio, was one of the main points raised in the Victorian Inquest, last bushfire storm where 179 people lost their lives, most people sitting behind computers and or phones have very little understanding of the emergency and or the locality involved.

These flashfloods in our region are not new - 50-60 years ago they happened more often.

There also another very critical point and that is the way our telephone works with an automatic answering machine from option 1 to 10, before you get to an human operator, after some considereble time.

Artur Baumhammer Peak View.

Thank you from Legacy Editor, On behalf of the Cooma- Bombala Legacy Group, I sincerely thank the Cooma-Monaro Historic Automobile Club for their generous donation of $ 1,042 raised at their Australia Day breakfast. To the President, Rogan Corbett and all the club members, congratulations on a job well done.

Rest assured that every cent raised will be spent on the Monaro looking after the War Veterans widows in our care.

To the Cooma Lions Club, thank you all for your efforts in the kitchen, providing a very tasty breakfast.

I am sure everyone enjoyed the toe tapping music presented by the Numeralla Finger Plunkin Blue Grass

Band. Your contribution on the day is greatly appreciated, thank you.

Once again the business houses and the residents of the Monaro area showed their generosity by their donations of goods, and their attendance on the day. Your support for Legacy in our area is something we can all be proud of. Thank you all.

Special thanks to Legatee Richard Mack for his work with the CoomaMonaro Historic Automobile Club on behalf of Cooma-Bombala Legacy Group.

Mick Meillon President Cooma-Bombala Legacy Group

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COOMA-MONARO SHIRE COUNCIL WEEKLY NEWS AND COMMUNITY INFORMATION FRIENDS of THE VISITORS CENTRE?

COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE

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

Council’s Monthly Meetings for February and March will be held in the Council Chambers on the following dates: • Monday 13 February • Monday 12 March The Council Meeting will commence at 4.30pm with general items of information considered along with Committee Reports and any confidential items.

At 6.30pm community related issues will be considered including the Open Forum Session, the Mayor’s Report and Councillors Delegates Reports plus items submitted to Council for a decision.

Members of the public wishing to address Council in Open Forum should register their interest with the General Manager prior to 6.30pm.

LOCAL SCHOOLS ESSAY COMPETITION The winners of the Local Schools Essay Competition run in conjunction with Australia Day and based on the theme “Farming in Cooma-Monaro” were as follows: Category 10 years and over: Winner: Jarrod Sopniewski

Runner up prizes: Amy Fraser Zoe Fraser Marcus Bond Kayley Fjording

Category under 10 years: Winner: Ella Brabon

DO YOU ENJOY RIDING A BIKE OR WALKING??

POSITIONS VACANT

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

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

Council is also preparing a Pedestrian Access and Mobility Plan (PAMP) as a framework for developing pedestrian routes and facilities that are identified by the community as important for safety, convenience and mobility. A properly implemented Pedestrian Access and Mobility Plans (PAMP) can provide wide transportation, environmental and social benefits for the community.

Survey forms are available at the Council Offices, Cooma Visitors Centre, Cooma Library, Council’s website www.cooma.nsw.gov.au and the Library website www. monaro.nsw.gov.au We look forward to receiving your responses before the: 14th February 2012

RECORDS & INFORMATION COORDINATOR Council has a position available in the Corporate Services Division for a Records & Information Coordinator in the Cooma office. Further information can be obtained by calling Customer Information on (02) 6455 1777 for an information package or go to Council’s website: www.cooma.nsw.gov.au File Ref: Salary:

IS/POS/180 $45,265 - $48,660

WORKS SUPERVISOR - MAINTENANCE Council has a position available in the Engineering Services Division for a Works Supervisor – Maintenance based at Works Depot, Polo Flat. Further information can be obtained by calling Information Customer Information on (02) 6455 1777 for an information package or go to Council’s website: www.cooma.nsw.gov.au File Ref: Salary:

If you have any Questions please contact:

RESPONSIBLE DISPOSAL OF USED SYRINGES/MEDICAL WASTE

IS/POS/172 $29.4395/hour - $30.8947/hour (inc allowance)

Cooma-Monaro Shire Council is issuing a recycling safety warning, following the discovery of syringes/medical waste found in household/domestic recycling bins.

Council is reminding residents that syringes/medical waste and sharps containers are not recyclable and MUST NOT be placed in waste or recycling bins.

Sharps must only be stored in approved sharps containers which are available from the Cooma Hospital emergency area, the Cooma Community Health Centre and may also be purchased from the local pharmacies.

Once the containers are full, they must be disposed of in the hazardous waste bin, located in the grounds of the Cooma Hospital, behind Cooma Community Health Centre.

Council urges residents to take responsibility for what goes into their recycling/waste bins.

TRAINEE CARE SERVICE EMPLOYEE Council has a position available in the Corporate Services Division for a Trainee Care Service Employee in Yallambee Lodge. Further information can be obtained by calling Donna Saddler on (02) 6452 1669 for an information package or go to Council’s website: www.cooma.nsw.gov.au File Ref: IS/POS/181 Salary: $17.42 per hour plus allowances plus 9% superannuation

LIBRARY TEAM LEADER Council has a position available in the Corporate Services Division for a Library Team Leader in the Cooma Library. Further information can be obtained by calling Pam Veiss on (02) 6455 1730 or for an information package go to Council’s website: www.cooma.nsw.gov.au File Ref: Salary:

Mark Cooper on 0412 648 015

IS/POS/182 $48,081 - $51,687 + 9% superannuation

COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE

All positions vacant Applications Close: 4.00pm, Friday 17 February 2012

AUSTRALIA DAY AWARDS Rogan Corbett has been named as the Cooma-Monaro Citizen of the Year in recognition of his outstanding community service and fundraising efforts through his involvement with the Cooma Historic Automobile Club.

The full list of Awards presented on Australia Day is: • Citizen of the Year Rogan Corbett • Young Citizen Mark Salvestro • Sportsperson Sam Williams •Young Sportsperson Zac Saddler •Community Event & Cooma Pastoral & Agricultural Association Community Group •Special Achievement Award Carly Toole

Tuesday 28 February 2012 – Councillors and staff will present details of its INTERIM Draft Community Strategic Plan at a Community Open House at the Cooma Multifunction Centre.

The Open House will start at 2pm with a welcome address by the Mayor, Dean Lynch and also a presentation on the Interim Draft document by General Manager, John Vucic.

From 7pm to 9pm a separate session will be held with all Village Community Groups and Associations being invited to provide further input on the Interim draft document. Watch this space for further details.

PLANE TREE MAINTENANCE Council staff carrying out regular maintenance to the Plane trees on the corner of Bombala and Sharp Streets. This work is carried out early in the morning to avoid lengthy disruptions to traffic and pedestrians.

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Councillor Steph McDonald 0408 425 430

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COUNCIL CONTACT DETAILS

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

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TAFE course supports holistic land Special award for Tamara management Lisa Ashurst

As landowners become more aware of the practicalities of thinking outside the square when it comes to sustainable farm management, the profile of practices such as native grass pastures and holistic land management have become more widely accepted as workable farming concepts.

Holistic management is not new. The concept was first developed In Africa around 40 years ago by a wildlife biologist/farmer/management consultant named Allan Savory whose research into practical grass and land management lead him to writing a book on the subject. In 1996, Goulburn-based commercial beef breeder, George Gundry, read Allan’s book, Holistic Management – A Framework for Decision Making, and found the information it contained made a lot of sense.

“I felt the concepts put forward by Allan Savory were quite sensible and struck me as good ones that would work.” Mr Gundry said. “They were just simple changes but they had the potential to deliver a lot.”

One of the key points with this type of land management is to move livestock around a lot more frequently and when Mr Gundry began to adopt the methods in the book for use on his own property he found it delivered excellent results. In fact, he was so impressed with what he saw, he began training in holistic management and in the mid 2000s, decided to take it to a new level and became involved in educating others on this very productive type of farming.

“I felt that becoming involved with teaching others was the best way to share the information and the response to the course has been excellent!

The interaction that builds between teachers and students is quite strong.”

Originating out of the Western Institute of TAFE in Orange, in central west NSW, the Holistic Management course is now available at the Cooma TAFE Campus and will run for a full semester, commencing on February 9, 2012 and will consist of eight sessions of two days each. At the end of the course students will then receive a Certificate of Attainment. The popular course is also ongoing in many other areas and the next one for Orange will commence on February 21, 2012.

“Having the course available through the TAFE system is very good” Mr Gundry said “as it gives this course legitimacy and going by the response we’ve had it will become an ongoing course in Cooma too, we think.” Mr Gundry believes Cooma is very convenient as it is centrally located but he also has relatives in the area and is familiar with the Monaro region and is looking forward to being in the area again.

The course has been developed to meet the needs of land managers for accredited training in holistic management. Students will learn how to assess the health of ecosystems and develop strategies which will enable them to manage their properties with a holistic goal to support the ecological, financial and social context required to manage land. The course will also see students develop the skills and the knowledge to monitor holistic management plans in order to maintain and improve the sustainable use of natural resources. It is also very useful for those who want to make decisions in general that are ecological, financial and socially sound in both the short and long term.

It appears to be a very practical solution though, with 2500 people in Australia having undergone training in holistic management since 1994 and there are over 12 million hectares worldwide that are managed using holistic principles.

There are currently 11 certified educators involved in the Holistic Management courses here and one who teaches almost on a full time basis now is Brian Welburgh who has conducted the course in Bega and Ulladulla (one year in each town) on the NSW south coast.

“Where possible, Brian and I team-teach” Mr Gundry added “to support each other in running the course. But I really enjoy the teaching experience, it’s given me a whole new lease on life.”

George Gundry still runs his commercial beef property but manages the time and travel involved in conducting the Holistic Management courses due to the wonderful support he gets from his family who share his commitment to the project.

The fee for the course is $231.00 per semester.

Anyone who would like further information on courses or Holistic Management in general can contact George Gundry on 0407 299 214 or via email at g.gundry@bigpond.com.

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Former local, Tamara Shanley received a public service award from the ACT Governmemt on Australia Day.

Tamara was recruited to the Health Promotion Branch within the Health Directorate to lead the development of the Healthy Workers program.

Her citation stated she “delivered this element of the Healthy Futures Preventive Health 200910 budget initiative and also developed the ACT Implementation Plan to secure Commonwealth funding under the National Partnership Agreement on Preventive Health (NPAPH).

Former local Tamara Shanley with her Public Service Award.

“Tamara has also led the development of a staff health and wellbeing program within the Health Directorate and has commenced working on the drafting of a health and well-being policy for the ACT public service, in partnership with the Chief Minister and Cabinet Directorate.

“Every aspect of Tamara’s work has been approached and conducted with care, is of an exceptionally high standard, is developed as a result of extensive consultation and, as a result of effective collaboration, is conducted with impeccable integrity.”

Hop aboard the Music Train!

Lisa Ashurst Mark Tuesday February 14, 2012 on your calendar and book your tickets for the Valentine’s Day Music Train Trip; an historical train journey on a lovely old Heritage Motor Rail departing Cooma Railway Station in Bradley Street at 6pm and travelling through Polo Flat, Snowy Junction and the Cooma Racecourse to Bunyan Station and from there, crossing the Cooma River and travelling through some lovely Monaro countryside on the way to Chakola Station and Museum.

Following a short walk to the Chakola Hall, travellers will enjoy a live musical performance while dining on the meal they’ve brought with them for the occasion. Following the meal and performance, everyone will board the Motor Rail for a night time trip back to Cooma Station.

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The ticket price includes the Heritage Train Trip from Cooma Railway Station to Chakola and return plus the concert presented by a string quartet who will perform some fine, easy listening numbers.

Tickets cost $35 per person and include all tables and chairs at the Chakola Hall, plus tea, coffee, the concert and the return trip to Cooma.

The Valentine’s Day trip will depart from Cooma Railway at 6pm and return to Cooma by 9.30pm.

Visit www.clancymusic.com.au for further information.

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New kindies start school Right: Cooma North Kindy Class 1D Below: Cooma North Kindy Class 1J

Above right: Bredbo Public School kindergarten: Teacher Bob Cooper , Leah Irwin (Yr 2), Jarred Peard, Camryn Eastman, and Lucas Umback.

Right: Cooma North Kindy Class 1H Below: Kindergarten class at Jerangle Public School. L to R: Thomas, Jack, Darcy and Angus with Principal, Pamela Anderson.

Above right: Adaminaby School new kindies. From left: Clyde Maguire, Billieann Strachan, Jack Lucas.

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Riposte Lisa Ashurst I know it must sound like I’m on a patriotic thingy lately because I’ve been dishing it over stuff like Aussie-specific paraphernalia being made on foreign shores and people who fail to get into the spirit of January 26. But I can’t help myself because I keep hearing and seeing things that make me want to dish on them!

Like the latest hamburger effort from McDonalds. Going back to the classic Aussie burger complete with traditional salad inserts (like beetroot) and even a little (probably made in China again) Aussie flag on the top etc. The ad shows all the traditional bits being put together one by one and then comes the hiccup. Ketchup!

Correct me if I’m wrong (and I’m not!) but the Great Aussie Hamburger had tomato sauce, not ketchup, which happens to be an American tomato-based sauce that contains various spices plus vinegar. Yes I know, tomato sauce also contains a few spices and things but does not contain vinegar and the two sauces taste different. But to clarify the situation for those who actually may not know, here in Australia we Never Ever Called Tomato Sauce Ketchup! No really, we didn’t, we just called it

what it was…tomato sauce.

We weren’t even sure what ketchup was to be honest.

I mean, we’d hear the word on the tele from time to time, via some US program, but no one ever went into details, you know? Not that we were hanging for that info or anything but at some stage it came out that ketchup was sort of like our tomato sauce but not quite. It was also spicier.

Personally I didn’t feel my life was enriched in any way by that knowledge and prior to acquiring it the subject never kept me up at night, but then I have never been overly fond of tomato sauce and very rarely eat it. (and I’ve just realised how unAustralian that sounds.)

But it’s not just McDonalds.

There’s an ad for a ride-on lawnmower and the guy doing the voiceover pronounces “grass” with the same short “a” as we do in “mass”. Sorry, but that’s not how we say it Down Under. Admittedly the ad company has corrected it in subsequent ads but it still pops up occasionally. But thank god someone got rid of that Kingsley’s Chicken ad; the way that guy said “awesome” was just downright embarrassing.

Does anyone even say it like that? Well, as a general rule Australians don’t, at least they never used to…

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Lions/Snowy Hydro Art Show The 19th Lions Snowy Hydro art show opens at the Raglan Gallery at 3pm on Sunday February 12.

It will run for three weeks until March 4.

This show is much anticipated by the artists of the South East area, giving them an opportunity to showcase their talents and sell their work.

Being jointly promoted by the Cooma Lions Cub and the Monaro Art Group, it continues to attract a strong group of sponsors who contribute a total of $2250 in prize money across six categories.

The purpose of the show is to encourage the artists of the region and give them the opportunity to showcase and sell their work, to provide a cultural attraction for townspeople and visitors and raise funds to assist the Cooma Lions Club in serving the community.

This year the judge will be Val Johnson, a talented artist and an associate of the Royal Art Society of NSW, who is based at Belconnen in the ACT. The opening is a public function at which prize winners are announced so come along and enjoy a cold wine, nibbles and beautiful art.

The promoters are hoping for another good attendance.

They expect that the show will once again be strongly supported locally, being on show until March 4.

All entries will be for sale and the show presents a great opportunity to purchase some very attractive art at reasonable prices.

The promoters would like to thank their sponsors and the local community for helping to encourage and support the thriving local art community.

Co-ordinated approach to cancer treatment for regional NSW Cancer patients and general practitioners across regional and rural NSW now have access to a more coordinated approach to cancer treatment across the State, the Minister for Health and Minister for Medical Research, Jillian Skinner, announced today.

The Canrefer website (www.canrefer.org.au), an initiative by the Cancer Institute NSW, allows general practitioners and people diagnosed with cancer and their families to search for healthcare teams specialising in the treatment and care of specific cancers.

The program allows people across rural and regional areas across the State to search for their closest specialist healthcare teams, and information including the radiation oncology, chemotherapy, palliative care and cancer genetics units closest to where they live.

Using a Google search function, visitors to the website can search for information according to the geographical location and type of cancer to be

treated.

The Minister launched the Canrefer website at the Crown Princess Mary Cancer Centre at Westmead Hospital, ahead of World Cancer Day tomorrow, with the Member for Parramatta, Geoff Lee, and the Member for Granville, Tony Issa.

“Canrefer connects people with cancer across regional and rural NSW and their GP with the most appropriate specialist cancer teams depending on where they live,” Mrs Skinner said.

“This means more informed and timely referrals can be made by doctors, based on the individual needs of their patient,” she said.

“Research shows well-coordinated care from a range of health disciplines greatly improves outcomes for people with cancer. These teams, including GPs, can address every aspect of the person’s health and wellbeing throughout treatment and recovery.

“This website will be especially valuable for rural GPs and people with cancer who face the obstacle of distance when it comes to cancer referrals, or for new doctors who are not familiar with the specific cancer services in their area,” said Mrs Skinner.

Chief cancer officer and CEO of the Cancer Institute NSW, Professor David Currow, said Canrefer helps GPs and people with cancer search for the services that are right for them.

“We rely on our GPs to refer and treat people with a wide variety of cancers. Often there are specific cancers that a GP might only encounter once or twice over their career. It can be incredibly difficult to know the best place to refer these people, and time is critical to get them into the best treatment as soon as possible,” said Professor Currow.

The website also offers practical information including maps, opening hours, parking facilities and contact details for cancer care coordinators.

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Nimmitabel Show 2012 Zone finals junior judging competition MERINO SHEEP JUDGING COMPETITION Winner Jenny Brewis (David Shelley Trophy) 2nd place Adam Walters (David Shelley Trophy) 3rd place James Groves 4th place Georgie Walters Encouragement award MEAT SHEEP JUDGING COMPETITION Winner Jenny Brewis (David Shelley Trophy) 2nd place Laurie Walker Kydrabah Stud Trophy 3rd place James Groves 4th place Amos Walker Encouragement award BEEF CATTLE JUDGING COMPETITION Winner Kiah Vaughan (Nungar Plains Stud Trophy) 2nd place Adam Walters (Monaro Angus Breeders) 3rd place Nicole Williamson 4th place Jenny Brewis Encouragement award MERINO FLEECE JUDGING COMPETITION Winner Jenny Brewis ( David Shelley Trophy) 2nd place James Groves (Hooks Pharmacy Trophy) 3rd place Mae Walker 4th place Laurie Walker Encouragement award

BEEF CATTLE PARADERS Winner Kee-anna Patton (David Shelley Trophy) 2nd place Kiah Vaughan (Monaro Angus Breeders Trophy) 3rd place Lucy Tynan 4th place Sam Hodge Encouragement award

OVERALL WINNER of the five sections was Jenny Brewis winning the Emily Alcock Memorial Perpetual Trophy.

All the winners are now invited to participate in the State Finals of the Judging Competitions at the Sydney Royal Easter Show.

Sponsors Merial Australia will donate $100 per section for travelling money to attend the Sydney Royal Easter Show.

Thank you to all the wonderful sponsors who made this section of the Nimmitabel Show rewarding- Merial Australia, ANZ Bank, Hooks Pharmacy, David Shelley, Monaro Angus Breeders, Bush Basics, Nungar Plain Santa Stud, Kydrabah Murray Grey Stud, Monaro Merino Assoc and The Lott Food Store.

Maryanne Burns Judging Competition Steward

Pictured left, judges Nola Robertson and Sue Linton-Ffrost with the Supreme Hack, ‘Lawington Park

Rendition’, ridden by Taylor Wilson; Right: one of the entrants in the quietest pony class.

Action in the show shear competition.

David and Sandy Litchfield exhibited the champion fleece of the show.

Nimmitabel Show Shear Results

Mick and Gary Brownlie won their sections in the show shear competition.

Open section: 1st: Mick Brownlie, Bombala 2nd: Gary Brownlie, Bombala 3rd: Pat O’Ryan, Dalgety 4th: Hubert Green, Nimmitabel 5th: Terry Burns, Trunky Creek 6th: Brett Constance, Jerangle

Intermediate Section: 1st: Arthur Green, Nimmitabel 2nd: Blake Thompson, Dalgety 3rd: Ted Green, Nimmitabel 4th: Robert Thompson, Dalgety 5th: Adam Schubert, Nimmitabel 6th: Ben Brotherton, Bombala

Senior Section: 1st: Gary Brownlie, Bombala 2nd: Scott Moreing, Cathcart 3rd: Arthur Green, Nimmitabel 4th: Ted Green, Nimmitabel 5th: Hubert Green, Nimmitabel 6th: Blake Thompson, Dalgety

Novice Section: 1st: Mathew Cusbert, Dalgety 2nd: Steven Boate, Jerangle 3rd: Mathew Hepburn, Bombala 4th: Mark Fraser, Cooma Encouragement Award: Steven Boate

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Nimmitabel Show 2012

Above: Rosskin Angus and Charolais Studs exhibited the champion bull and female and Supreme Beef Exhibit.

Above: Competitors in the junior judging competition. Centre: Jenny Brewis won the Emily Alcock Memorial award; below, the pavilion was full of fine exhibits.

Above: Pat Nichols and Bronnie Taylor with ‘Farmer of the Year ‘ posters; Below: Leon Clarke ‘Manawa Merino Stud’ exhibited the Supeme Merino of the show, pictured with judge Michael McCormack.

Left: James Barron and Adina’s fine wool champion ram; Below: Mark Pendergast and Cottage Park’s champion medium strong wool ram and James Barron with Adina’s reserve champion.

Stud Sheep winners Superfine Wool Ram March Shorn Class 1: Ram 2 teeth 1st Conrayn 2nd Greenland Class 2 Ram 4 teeth; 1st Greenland 2nd Conrayn 3rd Conrayn Superfine Wool Ram August shorn Class 3 Ram 2 tooth 1st Conrayn; Class 4 Ram 4 tooth 1st Conrayn 2nd Conrayn 3rd Conrayn Champion Superfine Ram Conrayn Reserve Champion Superfine Ram

Greenland Superfine Wool Ewe March Shorn Class 5 Ewe 2 tooth 1st Conrayn 2nd Conrayn 3rd Greenland Class 6 Ewe 4 tooth 1st Conrayn 2nd Conrayn 3rd Conrayn Class 7 Ewe 2tooth 1st Greenland C lass 8 Ewe 4 tooth 1st Conrayn 2nd Conrayn Champion Superfine Ewe Conrayn Reserve Champion Superfine Ewe Conrayn Fine Wool Ram March

Shorn Class 9 Ram 2 tooth 1st Adina Class 10 Ram 4 tooth 1st Bontara Fine Wool Ram August Shorn Class 11 Ram 2 tooth 1st Middleview 2nd Middleview 3rd Conrayn Class 12 Ram 4 tooth 1st Conrayn Champion Fine Wool Ram Adina Reserve Champion Fine Wool Ram Middleview Fine Wool Ewe March Shorn

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AUCTION - 11th February 2012, 9am on site.

Serenity Close To Town

• Beautiful location, only a stone’s throw from the community pool 11 Hawkins Street • Five minutes walk to CBD Over looking Cooma Creek, this generous block is • Great access to bike path along the creek sure to be a winner. • The perfect location for your family home or a • 1132m² block of land new development • Suitable for single dwelling or two townhouse • Historic site of the old Chinese market gardens

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

Shop 3 Centennial Plaza, Cooma Ph: 6452 4043

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Superbly Positioned Land with Council approved Plans to build You can place your foundation down tomorrow.

This is a rare opportunity to secure building blocks with approved plans overlooking the centre of Cooma, Cooma Creek and Frank Norris Park. As close as you can get to all amenities and located only few hundred meters from the pool, you can walk to the CBD in a few minutes.

Each block is of high standard of development and includes a controlled level-one building platform engineered by GHD and Coffeys.

The developers have ensured that the blocks back on to an allotment that, under a DCP, cannot be built on, ensuring privacy and views.

The architecturally designed townhouses have been approved for construction by Council and designed to maximise amenity and environmental standards. Each townhouse is detached and offers a unique blend of modern living while maintaining privacy and aspect. The land used to be a market garden with the back half consisting of black alluvial soils. Just have a look at how the lucerne grows. Each block has a large portion of this black soil where you can have the garden of your dreams.

Lot 1: $150,000 8935m2 (2.2acres approx) – Designed 4 bedroom family house with frontage to Cooma Creek. This lot includes the river flats growing established Lucerne that reaps in excess of 5 cuts a year of approx 900 bales of hay.

Lot 2: $105,000 1480m2 (0.37acres approx) - 2 x 2 bedroom townhouse units.

Lot 3: $105,000 1356m2 (0.33acres approx) - 2 x 2 bedroom townhouse units.

Lot 4: $105,000 1375m2 (0.34acres approx) - 2 x 2 bedroom townhouse units.

For further information please contact Birgitte Moltke, Sales Manager, Elders Dickson ACT for further information on 02 6230 0599 or mob 0425 309 087

Plans are also available for viewing at Elders Cooma

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8935m2 (2.2acres approx) – Designed 4 bedroom family house with frontage to Cooma Creek. This lot includes the river flats growing established Lucerne that reaps in excess of 5 cuts a year of approx 900 bales of hay.

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Lot 2: $105,000 1480m2 (0.37acres approx) - 2 x 2 bedroom townhouse units.

Lot 3: $105,000 1356m2 (0.33acres approx) - 2 x 2 bedroom townhouse units.

Lot 4: $105,000 1375m2 (0.34acres approx) - 2 x 2 bedroom townhouse units.

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Birgitte Moltke Phone: 02 6230 0599 Mobile: 0425 309 087 Fax: 02 6230 0774 Email: birgitte.moltke@eldersdickson.com.au

Tim Schofield Cooma Office Ph: 02 6452 1000 Fax: 6452 3521 cooma@elders.com.au

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Lot 1: $150,000

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4 Superbly Located Blocks of Land with Council approved Plans to build.

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The question I am always asked is – Where is the best place for me to invest?

As you would have heard me say before if you are a regular reader, “everyone is different and everyone has different wants, needs and goals”. It is our job to to help you achieve this. There is a number of hot spots in Australia, but where we are buying ouselves and most of our clients are is Mackay, Mackay is Gold! WHY When you look at investing you must be focused on Capital Growth, as this is where the real money is.

So what is driving the growth in Mackay?

1. $10 Billion being spent on infrastructure 2. Population growth is out of control 28,000 more house by 2020 3. 5000 new employees required for the new Mining port which will attract many Australian families 4. Diversified Industries – Mining – within 2 hrs (mining companies subsidise the rent) of the mines, servicing 16 mines plus the largest mining port in the country 2 hrs north and the third biggest being built 10 min south.

Agriculture – Sugar and cotton and Tourism – servicing the Whitsundays 5. Positive Cash Flow Property – eg $400k property- returns a yield of approx. 7% - $600 p/w which means you will increase your income by approx. $100 p/w.

6. House shortfall currently with a point .5% rental vacancy, which is only going to get worse (or better if youʼre an investor as this will drive up the rents and the capital growth.

7. The QLD Govt will give you $10,000 boost for a limited time April 30 to cover deposit and cost.

8. Prices are on the move upwards, interest rates are coming down and you will also get tax savings.

9. Very importantly you can still buy new affordable property.

The key is buying the right property in the best locations in Mackay in quality estates with high end inclusions. This is where we can help you out, we have been on the ground and identified the best locations and builders for a safe, secure and successful investment.

We will be running a complimentary information night on Wed Feb 29 at the Alpine Hotel Function room 7.00pm to 8.30 pm, if you would like to learn how you can invest in Mackay and other hot spots and much more.

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

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Monaro Property Muster - Wednesday, February 8, 2012

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Cooma- Canberra Road, Best Commercial Lot in town $480,000 If your business needs plenty of space, parking areas and wants the added bonus of having the best exposed heavy traffic positions on the Canberra side of Cooma. Well this is it.

Located on the corner of the busy Monaro Highway and Polo Flat Industrial Road, offering 4400m2 (double block) with heavy vehicle drive through, 4 sheds and double carport.

Warm renovated 3 bedroom house & office. No 2 Polo Flat Road offers good business sense.

An inspection will confirm your dream and vision.

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(PG, R, CC) Good Chef Bad Chef. (CC) The Bold And The Beautiful. (CC) News At Five. (CC) The Project. (CC) Glee. (PG, CC) Movie: 500 Days Of Summer.

(PG, 09, CC) Zooey Deschanel, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Geoffrey Arend. A man becomes romantically attracted to his co-worker, despite her claim she does not believe in true love.

Medium. (M, R, CC) David Letterman. (PG) Movie: Webs. (AV15+, 03) Valentine. (M) Infomercials. (PG, R) Bayless Conley. (PG)

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Russian News.

Turkish News.

Food Lovers’ Guide To Australia.

(R, CC) How Mad Are You? (PG, R, CC) The Squiz. (PG, R, CC) Letters & Numbers. (R, CC) Al Jazeera News. (CC) The Journal. (CC) PBS NewsHour. (CC) Global Village. (R, CC) Letters & Numbers. (CC) World News Australia. (CC) Zumbo. (R, CC) One Man And His Campervan. (CC) Oz And Hugh Raise The Bar. (PG, CC) Part 4 of 4. Oz and Hugh celebrate the opening of their “patriotic” pub.

24 Hours In Emergency. (M, CC) World News Australia. (CC) Sex: An Unnatural History: Love/ The Future. (Final, MA15+, R, CC) Kill Arman. (PG) Movie: Blue Eyelids. (M, 07, R) WeatherWatch Overnight.

WeatherWatch And Music.

Korean News.

Japanese News.

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Arabic News.

Russian News.

Turkish News.

Food Lovers’ Guide To Australia.

(R, CC) How Mad Are You? (PG, R, CC) The Squiz. (PG, R, CC) Letters & Numbers. (R, CC) Al Jazeera News. (CC) The Journal. (CC) PBS NewsHour. (CC) Global Village: The Santa Laura Saltpetre Mine/Thingvellir National Park Iceland. (R, CC) Letters & Numbers. (CC) World News Australia. (CC) Coast: Devon And Cornwall. (CC) Singapore 1942: End Of Empire.

(M, CC) Part 1 of 2.

As It Happened: Apocalypse – The Second World War: Crushing Defeat. (M, R, CC) World News Australia. (CC) Movie: Hardcore. (AV15+, 04, R) Movie: Mr 73. (AV15+, 08, R) WeatherWatch Overnight.

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Japanese News.

COOMA RURAL RODEO Saturday February 11 2012 Starting at 2pm • Full Rodeo Program • Full Bar & Catering

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RODEO TIME!

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

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

desire for adrenaline!

Most entries are taken in the week prior to the Rodeo, with the only event where entries are taken on the day of the Rodeo being the Cochran Horse Treks Poley Buckjump.

Junior Barrel Racing Barrel racing is an event that anyone can have a go at; and kids who love horses have their chance in one

of the three age divisions of the junior barrel race.

Entry fees are cheap and you do not have to have a particular kind of horse to compete. You will however need to wear a long sleeve shirt, riding boots and an Australian Standard helmet and will need to be riding in either a stock or western saddle.

Continued on P3...

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DAYS

Sun - Thurs 5pm -11pm Fri - Sat 5pm - 1am

Saturday February 11 2012 Starting at 2pm

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Always room for locals at the CRT Cooma Rural Rodeo Continued from P2...

Junior Steer Ride and Poddy Ride For every child who has wondered what riding a bucking bull would be like, the junior steer riding events are the place to start.

Just like the junior barrel race, entry fees are cheap, and you will need to own, or borrow on the day, an Australian Standard helmet, a vest and a rope. For the Poddy Riders the Cooma Committee has equipment that Bush Basics has generously donated that can be borrowed on the day.

There are no entries on the day for the Poddy Ride.

Cherry Tree Equine Novice Barrel Race There is no age or experience the Cherry Tree Equine Novice The first event on the program, the Novice Barrel is a chance for anyone to have a go at barrel racing and for the more seasoned competitors to give their young horses a run.

A change in the rules of the ABCRA means entries can no longer be taken on the day of the rodeo.

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Divisional Barrel Race To be held on Sunday February 12, starting at 8am, barrel racing fans will have the chance to run their horses in an event never before held on the Monaro; a Divisional Barrel Race.

What many people will find enticing is the fact that you do not have to have the fastest horse on the day to win; as all competitors are split into three divisions, meaning there will be three winners on the day.

To help with training young horses and educating old ones, competitors are able to purchase exhibition runs before and after their competition run.

Entries for the Divisional Barrel Race will be taken on the day.

For more information on any of these events, or the CRT Cooma Rural Rodeo in general, please visit www.coomarodeo. org.au.

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Cochran Horse Treks Poley Buckjump The newest event at the CRT Cooma Rural Rodeo, the Cochran Horse Treks Poley Buckjump is a chance for local horsemen and women to try their hand at showing their style in front of their home crowd.

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

Entries are limited for this event and will be taken on the day at the Secretary’s Office.

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Cooma Rural Rodeo Saturday February 11 2012 Starting at 2pm

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Divisional Barrel Race

The Cooma Rodeo Divisional Barrel Race will be held on Sunday February 12 from 8am.

Program; exhibitions SCHOFIELD SHEARING Ph: 6452 3984 or 6452 2126

Open divisional barrel (1 run) Junior divisional (1 run) Exhibitions

Costs; exhibitions $5/run - enter as many times as you like Open divisional barrel race $20 Junior divisional barrel race $10

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Cooma Rodeo president’s report

The 2012 CRT Cooma Rural Rodeo is set to be an exciting day of entertainment for all the family and we look forward to bringing you all a top performance.

The CRT Cooma Rural Rodeo is again offering massive prize money that is sure to entice some outstanding performances. With over $17,000 in prize money up for grabs, competitors will be sure to have their best performances saved for the entertainment of the Cooma crowd.

Entertainment is always a strong feature of the CRT Cooma Rural Rodeo. Two of the events for this year include Cochran Horse Treks Poley Buckjump The Cochran Horse Treks Poley Buckjump is always entertaining, with competitors having to ride a wild bronc, whilst cracking a stock whip.

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Summit Smash and Bailey Contracting Charity Steer Ride The farmers versus the truck drivers in a challenge of nerves on some of the wildest steers this side of the black stump. Who will be the winner and which charity will they donate to?

The move towards the permanent arena at the Cooma Showgounds continues. Fundraising has been ongoing with event such as the A & C Fun Day, which will be held again in 2012.

The most exciting development towards the new arena has been the purchase of bucking chutes from Priefert Australia. The bucking chutes have been purchased with Priefert’s assistance and will be arriving in Cooma in late February.

The Cooma Rodeo Committee would like to thank all the sponsors, helpers and supporters of the Rodeo who make this event happen. We look forward to seeing you all on Saturday 11th of February for a great day!

Ian Brown President

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Entertainment

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Rage. (PG) Spicks And Specks. (R, CC) 7.30 ACT. (R, CC) Foreign Correspondent. (R, CC) Australian Story: Road To Nowhere Pt 1. (R, CC) Basketball. WNBL. Round 17.

Adelaide Link v Bulleen Boomers.

Highlights. From Adelaide Arena.

Golf. Women’s Australian Open.

Third round. From Royal Melbourne Golf Club.

At The Movies: Short Cuts. (CC) Minder. (New series, PG, CC) News. (CC) New Tricks. (PG, R, CC) Accused. (M, CC) Charts stories of how ordinary individuals end up on trial. Having fallen in love with a customer, a taxi driver’s obsession with the woman leads to tragedy as his uncontrollable impulses cause the situation to spiral out of control.

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

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

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

(R, CC) Dive Olly Dive! (R, CC) That ’70s Show. (PG, R, CC) Movie: Once Upon A Mattress.

(G, 05, R) Carol Burnett, Tracey Ullman, Denis O’Hare.

Movie: Herbie Fully Loaded.

(G, 05, R, CC) Lindsay Lohan, Michael Keaton, Matt Dillon.

Mercurio’s Menu. (R, CC) News. (CC) Movie: The Parent Trap.

(PG, 98, R, CC) Lindsay Lohan, Dennis Quaid, Natasha Richardson.

Movie: War Of The Worlds.

(M, 05, R, CC) Tom Cruise, Dakota Fanning. A New Jersey man attempts to protect his children when the planet is invaded by aliens.

That ’70s Show. (PG, R, CC) Movie: Broken Lizard’s Club Dread.

(AV15+, 04, R) Shopping.

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Go, Diego! Go! (R) Dora The Explorer. (R) Weekend Today: Saturday. (CC) Mornings: Saturday.

(New series, G, CC) Dennis & Gnasher. (R, CC) Pixel Pinkie. (R, CC) Kitchen Whiz. (R, CC) Pyramid. (R, CC) Wildfire. (PG) Horse Racing.

Caulfield Festival Family Day. From Caulfield Racecourse, Melbourne.

News. (CC) Antiques Roadshow. (R, CC) News. (CC) Australia’s Funniest Home Videos.

(Return, PG, CC) Movie: Get Smart. (PG, 08, R, CC) Steve Carell, Anne Hathaway.

Movie: Fool’s Gold. (M, 08, R, CC) Matthew McConaughey, Kate Hudson, Donald Sutherland.

Movie: S*P*Y*S. (PG, 74, R) Spyforce. (PG, R) The Baron. (PG, R) Danoz Direct. (G) Entertainment Tonight. (R, CC) Creflo Dollar. (PG) Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (G, R)

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Rage.

Children’s Programs.

Insiders. (CC) Inside Business. (CC) Offsiders. (CC) Asia Pacific Focus. (CC) Songs Of Praise. (R, CC) Landline. (CC) Golf. Women’s Australian Open.

Final round. Hosted by Stephanie Brantz, with commentary from Steve Robilliard, Peter Wilkins, Jane Crafter and Kate Burton. Describing the action from the fairways is Sandra Mackenzie.

Minuscule.

Expedition Tiger. (CC) News. (CC) Grand Designs. (CC) Midsomer Murders. (Return, M, CC) Dancing With Dictators. (PG, CC) Movie: Hud. (b&w, M, 63, R, CC) Order In The House. (CC) Grand Designs. (R, CC) Monumental Vision In Slovakia. (R, CC) Rage. (R) The New Inventors. (R, CC) Can We Help? (R, CC) Gardening. (R, CC) Catalyst. (R, CC)

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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) Minute To Win It. (PG, CC) Movie: Anne Of Green Gables.

(G, 85, R, CC) Great Migrations. (PG, R, CC) News. (CC) Sunday Night. (CC) Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, CC) The Force: Behind The Line. (PG, CC) Bones. (M, CC) The team identifies the remains of a competitive-eating champion, just days before the start of a major competition. A new member joins the team, a former juvenile delinquent who is met with hostility and scepticism despite his brilliance in the lab.

Castle. (M, CC) Castle. (M, R, CC) Forensic Investigators: Australia’s True Crimes: Gladesville. (M, R, CC) The Real Seachange. (PG, R, CC) Shopping.

News. (CC)

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Go, Diego! Go! (R) Dora The Explorer. (R) Weekend Today. (CC) Surfing. US Open of Surfing.

Highlights.

Extraordinary Animals. (PG, R) Pyramid. (R, CC) Wildfire. (PG) Athletics. Perth Track Classic. From the Western Australian Athletics Track, Perth. Hosted by Tony Jones and Melinda Gainsford-Taylor.

Cricket. (CC) One-Day International.

Australia v India. Afternoon session.

From Adelaide Oval.

News. (CC) Cricket. (CC) One-Day International.

Australia v India. Evening session.

From Adelaide Oval.

Movie: Lethal Weapon 3.

(M, 92, R, CC) Mel Gibson, Danny Glover, Joe Pesci, Rene Russo, Stuart Wilson.

The Apprentice. (Return, PG) 20/20. (R) Danoz Direct. (G) Good Morning America: Sunday Edition. (CC) Early Morning News. (CC) Today. (CC)

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(CC) 9.30 Business Today. (CC) 10.00 Backyard Science. (R, CC) 10.25 Science Clips. (R, CC) 10.35 Ace Day Jobs. (R, CC) 10.40 Postcards From Bangladesh. (R, CC) 10.50 Catalyst Bytes. (R, CC) 11.00 Landline.

(R, CC) 12.00 Midday Report. (CC) 12.30 Monarch Of The Glen. (PG, R, CC) 1.25 The Dreaming. (R, CC) 1.35 Free Range Cook. (R, CC) 2.00 Question Time. (CC) 3.00 Children’s Programs.

6.00 The Drum. (CC) 7.00 News. (CC) 7.30 7.30. (CC) 8.00 Australian Story: Road To Nowhere Pt 2. (CC) 8.30 Four Corners. (CC) 9.20 Media Watch. (CC) 9.35 Q&A. (CC) 10.30 Lateline. (CC) 11.05 The Business. (R, CC) 11.35 Silent Witness. (Final, M, R, CC) 1.20 Question Time. (R, CC) 2.20 Darling Buds Of May. (PG, R, CC) 3.15 Rage. (R) 4.00 The New Inventors. (R, CC) 4.30 Can We Help? (R, CC) 5.00 Gardening. (R, CC) 5.30 Catalyst. (R, CC)

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Sunrise. (CC) The Morning Show. (PG, CC) News. (CC) Movie: Heroes’ Mountain: The Thredbo Story. (M, 02, R, CC) Craig McLachlan, Tom Long, Anthony Hayes, Jodie Dry, Simon Burke.

Dr Oz. (PG, CC) Surf Patrol. (R, CC) All For Kids. (R, CC) Spit It Out. (R, CC) News At 4.30. (CC) Deal Or No Deal. (CC) News. (CC) Today Tonight. (CC) Home And Away. (PG, CC) My Kitchen Rules. (PG, CC) Revenge. (New series, M, CC) Having assumed a new identity, a young woman returns to the Hamptons to take revenge on the people who betrayed her father and destroyed her childhood over a decade earlier.

How I Met Your Mother. (PG, CC) Sports Fever. (PG, CC) Parking Wars. (PG) On Board Air Force One. (PG, R, CC) Shopping.

News. (CC)

Today. (CC) Mornings. (PG, CC) News. (CC) The Ellen DeGeneres Show. (PG, CC) Excess Baggage. (PG, R, CC) Days Of Our Lives. (PG, CC) Alive And Cooking. (R, CC) Hi-5. (R, CC) Pyramid. (R, CC) News. (CC) Hot Seat. (CC) News. (CC) WIN News. (CC) A Current Affair. (CC) Excess Baggage. (CC) The Big Bang Theory. (PG, CC) Alcatraz. (New series, M, CC) Fifty years after infamous prison, Alcatraz, was closed, a police detective and an expert team up with a government agent to investigate violent crimes that appear to be committed by former inmates.

11.00 Person Of Interest. (Return, M, CC) 12.00 WIN News. (CC) 12.30 Damages. (M) 1.30 The Avengers. (PG, R) 2.30 Entertainment Tonight. (CC) 3.00 Danoz. (G) 3.30 GMA. (CC) 5.00 News.

(CC) 5.30 Today. (CC)

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(CC) 9.30 Business Today. (CC) 10.00 Behind The News. (CC) 10.25 Australia’s Heritage: National Treasures. (R, CC) 10.30 Australian Prime Ministers. (R, CC) 10.35 Children’s Programs. 11.00 Big Ideas. (CC) 12.00 Midday Report. (CC) 12.30 Q&A. (R, CC) 1.30 Compass. (R, CC) 2.00 Question Time. (CC) 3.00 Children’s Programs.

6.00 The Drum. (CC) 7.00 News. (CC) 7.30 7.30. (CC) 8.00 Foreign Correspondent. (CC) 8.30 The Wild Ones: Shark Harbour. (CC) 9.30 Genius. (New series, PG, CC) 10.00 Jennifer Byrne Presents: Words Aloud. (CC) 10.30 Lateline. (CC) 11.05 The Business. (R, CC) 11.35 Four Corners. (R, CC) 12.20 Media Watch. (R, CC) 12.35 Question Time. (R, CC) 1.35 Trial & Retribution. (M, R, CC) 2.25 Bali High Wedding. (R, CC) 2.55 Rage. (R) 4.00 The New Inventors. (R, CC) 4.30 Can We Help? (R, CC) 5.00 Gardening. (R, CC) 5.30 Catalyst. (R, CC)

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

(Return, PG, CC) In the wake of Tom’s disappearance with the insurance money, a gutted Coby considers coming clean to the family about Tom’s role in the worksite robberies.

Having rekindled his romance with Bree, Jake finds his feelings tempered by concern over how Alex would react to the news. Julie meets an affable and flirtatious taxi driver.

Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior.

(M, R, CC) Royal Pains. (Return, M, CC) Shopping.

News. (CC)

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Today. (CC) Mornings. (PG, CC) News. (CC) The Ellen DeGeneres Show. (PG, CC) Excess Baggage. (R, CC) Days Of Our Lives. (PG, CC) Alive And Cooking. (R, CC) Hi-5. (R, CC) Pyramid. (R, CC) News. (CC) Hot Seat. (CC) News. (CC) WIN News. (CC) A Current Affair. (CC) Excess Baggage. (CC) The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R, CC) Two And A Half Men. (Return, PG, CC) Two And A Half Men. (M, CC) Movie: The Hangover.

(MA15+, 09, R, CC) Men Of A Certain Age. (M) WIN News. (CC) 20/20. (CC) ’Til Death. (PG, R) Entertainment Tonight. (CC) Danoz Direct. (G) Good Morning America. (CC) Early Morning News. (CC) Today. (CC)

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Escape With ET. News At Five. (CC) News At Six. (CC) Jamie’s Thirty Minute Meals. (R, CC) Undercover Boss USA. (Return, PG, CC) The Graham Norton Show. (M, CC) An Idiot Abroad: The Bucket List.

(M, CC) Movie: Scoop. (PG, 06) Scarlett Johansson, Hugh Jackman, Jim Dunk. An American journalism student in London scoops a big story, and begins an affair with an aristocrat as the incident unfurls.

Movie: Sky Captain And The World Of Tomorrow. (PG, 04, R, CC) Gwyneth Paltrow, Jude Law, Giovanni Ribisi, Angelina Jolie.

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

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Mass For You At Home.

Hillsong.

Totally Wild. (R, CC) Scope. (R, CC) Port City. (R) The Hot 30 Countdown. (CC) The Hot 30 Countdown. (PG, CC) The Bolt Report. (CC) Meet The Press. (CC) Pat Callinan’s 4x4 Adventures.

Ironman. Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain Series.

Round 5. From Coolum Beach, Sunshine Coast. Hosted by Mark Howard, Nicole Livingstone and Hayden Quinn.

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Anselm Kiefer: Works And Process.

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Movie: Vexille. (M, 07, R, CC) The Jaquie Brown Diaries.

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PopAsia.

Football Asia. (CC) Soccer. (CC) Africa Cup of Nations.

Semi-finals. Highlights.

UEFA Champions League Magazine.

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Movie: Agata And The Storm.

(M, 04, R) WeatherWatch Overnight.

WeatherWatch And Music.

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Soccer. Africa Cup of Nations. Final.

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Law & Order: UK. (M, R, CC) David Letterman. (PG) Infomercials. (PG, R) Joyce Meyer. (PG) Religion. (PG)

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Wednesday February 8, 2012

38th Numeralla Folk Festival

Above: Saturday night dancing at Numeralla Hall Left: Badja River Q Below: Elizabeth Fletcher played the guitar during the Blackboard Concert.

Far left: Bella and Jada Turling with Jessica and Riley Element after their wonderful singing performance.

Left: Vendulka and Vasek Wichta

Above: Numeralla Finger Pluckers perform Copperhead Road.

Right: Sunday markets.

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Irish Festival at Jindabyne

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The Jindabyne Irish Festival from January 27 to 29 included a variety of activities, including games, music, dancing and general socialising. It was, once a agin, a popular and successful event.

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Claire’s Gardening Notes for February With Claire Caldwell of Cooma Gas & Garden additional water after rain especially if the foliage is past the tendrils to keep the plant under control – this will help outer edge of the pot. The reason being that the foliage towards flowering next spring.

Supplies may help to shed the water to the outside of the pot rather Planting. You can still plant many things this month For a lot of us February sees a return to the world of reality.

Back to work, children are back to school or uni and the usual routine of weekends in the garden enjoying the last month of summer.

This summer season has generally been on the cool side and we have seen the return of the good old thunderstorm with plenty of lightning, thunder and some rain. As usual with thunderstorms they can be quite hit and miss – some getting good rain, some destructive heavy falls and some only a few spots. So for the keen gardener it can be quite a mixed bag – some of us have had to keep up the water to our gardens while others have been lucky to get nice falls to keep everything growing.

If you have been lucky enough to have had a holiday break then your garden may be in need of a mini makeover and some of the following may be in need of attention.

Watering. Always keep checking garden beds and especially pots between rain showers to make sure no plants are suffering water stress. Potted plants will still need

than into it. Potted plants are always in need of constant observation for underwatering and overwatering. If you find any particularly dry spots in the garden after a good rain shower or showers and no amount of water seems to help then this spot has probably become hydrophobic and may need the addition of a wetting agent to solve the problem.

Also begin to add plenty of organic compost and rotted manure to the area to keep the problem from recurring.

Mulch. Most mulches are organic which means that over a space of time they will slowly diminish and will need topping up or replacing so the benefits of mulching are ongoing. Having a good organic mulching regime means also that hydrophobic soil shouldn’t happen.

Pests and Diseases. February is a month of maintaining a healthy garden so pest and disease watch is most important. Some that are prevalent at this time of year include TWO SPOTTED MITE, SCALE, MEALY BUG, PEAR AND CHERRY SLUG, CATERPILLARS AND GRUBS, EARWIGS, GRASSHOPPERS, SNAILS AND SLUGS (they love damp humid conditions) GREEN VEGETABLE BUG AND HARLEQUIN BEETLES. All these pests if allowed free reign over your plants can lead to the plant becoming weaker and therefore prone to other plant problems eg disease, loss of vigour, poor growth etc.

Diseases to look for are Black Spot and Powdery Mildew on roses. This summer has been particularly bad for these two diseases with the damper and more humid conditions so perseverance with your spray program is essential to the continued health and flowering of your roses. Adding regular applications of Seasol will also help your plants to resist disease attack. Try alternating the different sprays available for this problem.

Tomatoes have also been struggling with some of the diseases that trouble them. Try Tomato Dust and keep them happy with fertiliser and water at regular intervals. Seasol is also beneficial.

Pruning. With such a good growing season many plants have really powered on and some may need to be kept in check by having a good hair cut. Just check that your plant is not due to flower in the next few weeks before pruning or you will not have any autumn flowers.

Rose growers should be continuing to remove any finished blooms. This will ensure continued flowering into autumn.

Some perennials and annuals also need their old flowers removed. If you are growing Wisteria cut off the long twining

even in the GYO department. Freshen up the herb garden by replacing any herbs that look past their best – try something new- fresh picked herbs make your cooking great. The vegetable plot can have new plantings as well – including carrot, lettuce, cabbage, broccoli, silverbeet and spinach.

Harvest. Some of us who are part of the GYO (Grow Your Own) fruit and vegetables are harvesting some fresh produce now. Tomatoes, cucumbers, beans, carrots, beetroot, onions, silverbeet, spinach are all ready to eat now. Raspberries, Blueberries, Strawberries, Apricots and Peaches will all be ripening now or have just finished.

Hopefully the thought of a lot of our vegetables coming from overseas (China etc) will spur more people to start to grow some of their own produce. The freshness and taste of home grown produce is incomparable. You also have control over what is sprayed onto it and how it is fertilised – whether you go completely organic or partly organic. At Cooma Gas & Garden Supplies we stock a good range of organic products for the fruit and vegetable – or edible garden. Also if you are a follower of the climate change and global warming ideas then GYO produce lowers your carbon foot print – so you are helping the planet – so they say.

Future Planning. This is a good time to plan plantings of fruit trees, berry plants, ornamental trees, rose plants because we have begun to take orders for the next bare root season that will begin in June. Another part of the garden to prepare planning is your spring flowering bulbs.

These bulbs will be available very soon.

Product Information. Just for something different here are some garden products that we have found to be very good in our gardens.

Seasol - no gardener should be without this – great for all plants – transplanting – is a plant tonic not a fertiliser –helps stressed plants recover.

Sudden Impact for Roses – for all rose growers this is the premium and best rose specific fertiliser – can be used on other flowering plants.

Organic Advance Plus – great general purpose fertiliser for all the plants in the garden including trees and fruit trees.

Zoo Doo – a new addition to our stock – this is composted Melbourne Zoo waste from elephants, giraffes and pygmy hippos etc – great to add to garden beds in need of some good organic mater.

Showa Fine Work Gloves – good and fairly long lasting gloves – give great feel while gardening.

Dram Watering Wand – this type of watering wand gives a lovely soft spray that penetrates into the soil or potting mix without spurting water and soil everywhere. Very good for newly planted seeds and seedlings.

Enjoy your final month of summer in the garden – hopefully with some more rain and no scorching hot days.

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With burgeoning demand for sheep meats and a solid wool price, the attractive nature of a sheep and wool package is something that is getting the attention of many growers and producers.

Mixed joinings to both cross breeds and merinos has seen sheep flocks undergo some changes in their breeding patterns and with a better season and likelihood of more lambs on the ground, Monaro Wool Services are hoping for an increase in production and numbers over the coming year.

With the linkages to the Shute Bell wool broking group and service resources that these contacts provide, Monaro Wool Services is looking forward to servicing and trading with their clients over the coming wool season.

Commodity prices for many rural exports were affected by global economic conditions over the last 18 months, however returns from sheep and wool are helping to set a platform for woolgrowers and sheep breeders across the Monaro. With wool stores and depots at Cooma, Bombala, Queanbeyan,

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Monaro Freight has a 3 times a day service from Canberra and Queanbeyan to Cooma, a daily service from Sydney and a regular service from Melbourne allowing them to distribute your parcels around the Cooma Region and Snowy Mountains areas in an efficient time-effective manner.

Although they are not a removalist company as such, Monaro Freight will carry your new furniture purchases from the store to your front door.

They are agents for blue circle cement and Adbri masonry products.

Also available at the Polo Flat depot are a range of shipping containers, either for sale or rent and of varying sizes.

Monaro Freight can take any size parcel/package, from an envelope to a full load, anywhere you want it delivered to.

They have links to major international and national carriers to take your freight anywhere.

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Horse ride to help SR Festival Horse riders and those interested in local high country history are invited to join a charity ride in the mountains from Friday February 24 to Sunday February 26.

The ride is being sponsored by Reynella Kosciusko Rides and organised by the Jindabyne Lions Club, to raise funds to assist the Snowy River Festival.

The ride starts at Wartes Yards on the Friday night, with a barbecue dinner.

Participants will be able to ride on Saturday, with another night around the campfire that night, with live entertainment provided by Ron Milliner and Gaylene Jennings.

For those who don’t want to ride, there is a bus sightseeing tour visiting a variety of local venues, including high country huts, caves and local knowledge spots plus much more. NPWS have offered a guide and the bus has been supplied by the Cooma Community Bus. Accommodation is strictly camping and if you don’t have a horse, or don’t want to bring your own, Reynella will provide one, plus your camping gear, along with all saddlery and the assistance of their expert staff.

Reynella Kosciusko Rides has kindly donated their horses, time and themselves to provide a truly wonderful mountain experience on horseback

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16 years and over Separate groups for hire or Own horses Limited spots available Booking and payment required ASAP to secure your place on the ride.

Cheques made payable to Lions Club of Jindabyne Inc or: Direct credit - BSB: 062655 A/C: 10012726 Contact: Ray McDonald 0409 465 806 or rmcdonald@westpac.com.au Nick Kirshner 0416287829 or nick@nickkirshner.com.au “Supporting our local community - all money received goes back to the Snowy River festival” Reynella Kosciusko Rides has kindly donated their horses, time and themselves to provide a truly wonderful mountain experience on horseback.

Cost: • $200 if you bring your own horse; • $300 if you would like to hire a horse; • $200 if you want to sightsee on the bus; Extras: • Camping style accommodation providedlimited numbers (Donated by Reynella Horse Rides) • Entertainment provided on Saturday night ( Enjoy live music around the camp fire by Ron Milliner and Gaylene Jennings).

• Friday night BBQ, breakfast, lunch and dinner on Saturday, breakfast and lunch on Sunday.

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Conrayn Merino Stud wins Sid Walters Memorial Trophy Berridale Merino Stud, Conrayn, has won the Sid Walters Memorial Trophy for the champion sale ram at the Great Southern Supreme Merinos ram show and sale in Canberra on January 21-23.

This year’s event attracted 46 studs and 312 individual entries.

Conrayn sold two rams at the sale, to gross $11,000, top $10,000 and average $5500.

Greenland Merino Stud at Bungarby also offered two lots to top at $3100, gross $3900 and average $1950.

Conrayn equaled the top proce for the sale, with Bogo Stud, of Bookham.

Merryville Stud at Boorowa offered 12 lots and sold nine to a top of $7500, a gross of $40,500 and average of $4500.

This year’s sale attracted 87 lots, sold 63 to a top of $10,000, a gross of $208,300 and average of $3306 in a 72 percent clearance.

Rokewood, Vic 2 Fine Wool Ram Wurrook Tara Park, Boorowa 3 Medium/Strong Wool Ram One Oak, Jerilderie Tara Park, Boorowa 4 Poll Ram Middle View Poll, Dalgety Laraben Poll, Ulan CHAMPION SUPERFINE WOOL SALE RAM Conrayn RESERVE Wurrook

CHAMPION FINE WOOL SALE RAM Wurrook RESERVE Tara Park CHAMPION MEDIUM STRONG SALE RAM One Oak RESERVE Tara Park CHAMPION POLL SALE RAM Middle View Poll RESERVE Laraben Poll CHAMPION SALE RAM Conrayn (sold for $10,000) RESERVE One Oak (sold for $4000)

Results included: SUPREME EXHIBIT Tara Park, Boorowa (4tth ram, March, Med) SUPREME POLL EXHIBIT Merryville, Boorowa (4tth, March, Fine Wool) GRAND CHAMPION RAM Tara Park, Boorowa (Supreme Exhibit) RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION RAM One Oak, Jerilderie (4tth, March, Medium) Thursday 23rd February, 2012 GRAND CHAMPION EWE Peter, Jane and Cade Lette, Conrayn Merino stud, Berridale, won the Sid Walters Tara Park, Boorowa (2tth, March, Please join us for breakfast at the Hazeldean Memorial trophy for champion sale ram, presented by Sid’s grand children Georgia and Medium) homestead at 7.00am Brodie Walters, Middle View Merino stud, Dalgety.

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION EWE 8.30am Tara Park, Boorowa (4tth March, Medium) How Fine Should We Go? (* consecutive year award Plus latest research findings from The CHAMPION SALE RAM Mackinnon Project Prof. Andrew Vizard, Conrayn, Berridale Melbourne University RESERVE CHAMPION SALE RAM One Oak, Jerilderie 10.00am GRAND CHAMPION POLL RAM 3rd Annual Short Wool Ram Merryville Poll, Boorowa (Supreme Poll) Sale GRAND CHAMPION POLL EWE 20 Elite Rams followed by private selections Grassy Creek Poll, Reids Flat (2tth, March, Fine) For catering purposes please advise if you would JUNIOR CHAMPION EXHIBIT like breakfast.

Tara Park, Boorowa (Grand Champion Ewe) MARCH SHORN JUNIOR CHAMPION Phone Hazeldean: 02 64535555 RAM Winyar, Canowindra * (Fine Wool) admin@hazeldean.com.au MARCH SHORN JUNIOR CHAMPION EWE Tara Park, Boorowa Guy Evans, Tara Park Merino stud, Boorowa, with the Supreme Exhibit of (Grand Champion Ewe) the show, a medium-wool, four-tooth ram.

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Big Bombala circuit sale success Right: John Rumph ‘Beaumont’ Ando and Michael Shannon ‘Hillstead’ Cathcart.

Left: Annie and Michael Platts ‘Khalassa’ with Workability volunteer Glenn Walker.

Right: Auctioneer Peter Cabot, Justin Lewis, David Murdoch, Anne Murdoch and Phil Cottrell.

Left: Peter Cabot, Landmark, Wagga.

Right: Lionel and Stephen Platts, Dungaree Pastoral Company.

Bombala sheep circuit sale results 29165 sheep and lambs yarded with 97% clearance for an average price of $114.50.

Once again good strong local competition with close to 25% staying in the local Bombala district, with an outside large buyer attendance coming from Cowra, Wagga Wagga, Goulburn, Grenfell, Cooma, Holbrook, Forbes, Albury, Cootamundra, Braidwood, Gundagai, Sale and Bairnsdale.

1st X Ewes Lamb sold to $140.00 $140.00 A/c Peter Knox $139.00 A/c RJ Stewart $136.00 A/c DJ & A Murdoch $130.00 A/c Corella Past Co 1st X Ewes, 1½yrs, sold to $195.00 $195.00 A/c G & C Hillyer

$190.00 A/c P & P Thompson $168.00 A/c Ibisberg Pty Ltd $165.00 A/c DJ & A Murdoch

1st X Ewes, 2½-3½yrs sold to $154.00 A/c DJ & A Murdoch 1st X Ewes, 5½-6½yrs sold to $130.00 A/c DJ & A Murdoch

A/c DJ & A Murdoch Merino Ewes, 4½yrs sold to $152.00 A/c DJ & A Murdoch Merino Ewes, 5½yrs sold to $172.00 $172.00 A/c Dungaree Past Co $134.00 A/c Merrigang Past Co $132.00 A/c Haslingden Past Co

Merino Ewe Weaners sold to $134.00 A/c DJ & A Murdoch Merino Ewes, 1½yrs sold to $168.00 $168.00 A/c DJ & A Murdoch $130.00 A/c TR, PJ & R Peadon $124.00 A/c Merrigang Past Co

Merino Ewes, 6½yrs sold to $139.00 $139.00 A/c Corella Past Co $120.00 A/c Gunningrah Pty Ltd $118.00 A/c TV & LM Moreing $118.00 A/c Dungaree Past Co

Merino Ewes, 3½yrs sold to $190.00

Merino Wether Weaners sold to $94.00

$94.00 A/c D & D Barker $86.00 A/c Haslingden Past Co $85.00 A/c DJ & A Murdoch Merino Wethers, 1½yrs sold to $106.00 $106.00 A/c DD & LC Jennings P/L $94.00 A/c G & C Hillyer Merino Wethers, 2½yrs sold to $96.00 A/c JJ & DB Hood Congratulations to the Circuit sale vendors on a magnificent line up of sheep and lambs. It was great to see the numbers built up being two and a half times that of last year with a cash injection of in excess of $3 million into the local area.

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COOMA-MONARO SHIRE COUNCIL

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Next meeting is Wednesday Feb 15 at 2pm, Werri-Nina Centre, Sharp St Cooma.

LIBRARY TEAM LEADER

Council has a position available in the Corporate Services Division for a Library Team Leader in the Cooma Library. Further information can be obtained by calling Pam Veiss on (02) 6455 1730 or for an information package go to Council’s website: www.cooma.nsw.gov.au File Ref: IS/POS/182

Salary: $48,081 - $51,687 + 9% superannuation Applications Close: 4.00pm, Friday 17 February 2012 JOHN VUCIC GENERAL MANAGER

PO Box 714 COOMA NSW 2630

WIN A BEACHSIDE, QUEENSLAND HOLIDAY $2.00 raffle tickets on sale at the Fabric Salon, Tony’s Clip, Men’s Barbers and Cooma Visitors Centre.

For Cooma Little Theatre’s Holiday at Moolooaba on the Sunshine Coast.

More details at selling points.

FOR SALE COOMA-MONARO SHIRE COUNCIL

RECORDS & INFORMATION COORDINATOR

FOR URGENT SALE STATESMAN (1st Registered 2001) Gen III, 5.7L, V8, Auto

Council has a position available in the Corporate Services Division for a Records & Information Coordinator in the Cooma office. Further information can be obtained by calling Customer Information on (02) 6455 1777 or for an information package go to Council’s website: www.cooma.nsw.gov.au

· Climate control · Air con · Trip meter · Traction control · 10 stacker CD player · Good rubber Must sell, Rego until Feb 2013

File Ref: IS/POS/180

PRICE TO SELL - $6950

Salary: $45,265 - $48,660 Applications Close: 4.00pm, Friday 17 February 2012 JOHN VUCIC GENERAL MANAGER

PO Box 714 COOMA NSW 2630

Ph: 0417 061 699

2002 Commodore Acclaim Low Kms, Rego 30/04/12 Excellent condition

$7,800 ono Ph: 0408 484 166 COOMA-MONARO SHIRE COUNCIL

TRAINEE CARE SERVICE EMPLOYEE Council has a position available in the Corporate Services Division for a Trainee Care Service Employee in Yallambee Lodge. Further information can be obtained by calling Donna Saddler on (02) 6452 1669 or for an information package go to Council’s website: www.cooma.nsw.gov.au File Ref: IS/POS/181

Salary: $17.42 per hour plus allowances plus 9% superannuation Applications Close: 4.00pm, Friday 17 February 2012 JOHN VUCIC GENERAL MANAGER

PO Box 714 COOMA NSW 2630

COOMA-MONARO SHIRE COUNCIL

WORKS SUPERVISOR - MAINTENANCE Council has a position available in the Engineering Services Division for a Works Supervisor – Maintenance based at Works Depot, Polo Flat.

Further information can be obtained by calling Customer Information on (02) 6455 1777 or for an information package go to Council’s website: www.cooma.nsw.gov.au File Ref: IS/POS/172

Salary: $29.4395/hour - $30.8947/hour (inc allowance) Applications Close: 4.00pm, Friday 17 February 2012 JOHN VUCIC GENERAL MANAGER

PO Box 714 COOMA NSW 2630

GARAGE SALE

Saturday 11 Feb 9am - 2pm 4 Bligh St, Cooma Ph: 0417 123 463

October 2011?

That’s the day Snowy Hydro let the water go and the Snowy River slowly sprang back into life.

Over the next week were you one of the many people who grabbed their camera, hopped in their cars and took a trip to the tiny township of Dalgety to take snap after snap after snap of our beautiful river looking superbly healthy again?

Were you one of the many photographers lining the banks of the Snowy River or one of the many causing a human traffic jam on the Dalgety Bridge?

Or maybe you were one of those who stood in awe as the Snowy River’s water gushed from the Jindabyne Dam spillway?

If you were then read on.

The Dalgety Show Society with the support of the Southern Rivers Catchment Management Authority is included three new classes in the show’s photography section.

There is a class for everyone who took or has taken photos of the Snowy River.

The classes are: 1. THE SNOWY RIVER - IT HAS CHANGED, IT IS CHANGING A series of up to four photos.

2.THE ENVIRONMENTAL RELEASE - SPRING 2011 3.THE SNOWY RIVER - FLOWING THROUGH OUR REGION

The people and the landscape If you would like to enter your photographs in this competition then you can email chief steward, Annemarie Doyle at annemariedoyle54@gmail.com or keep your eyes open for the Dalgety Show Society schedule coming to a shop near you.

Keep in mind the Entry Form closing date: Friday 2nd March 2012.

Entries can be sent to A. Doyle, Post Office, Dalgety 2628, or submitted from 12 noon until 4pm at the Dalgety Showground on Saturday March 3.

Entries will be accepted on show day - Sunday March 4 - only until 8.30am.

Name, address and phone number must be on back of photographs. Only photographs mounted on cardboard will be accepted. Any photograph larger than 13 cm x 18 cm will be judged as an enlargement.

All care will be taken but no responsibility will be accepted by the society for any loss or damage to any exhibit.

Don’t despair, if you missed taking any Snowy River snaps then you can still enter your photographs in the usual classes that are held each Dalgety Show.

Let’s celebrate the environmental flows in October 2011 into the Snowy River.

FUNERAL NOTICE

BOWERMAN, (BENNY) Brendon Arthur Claude Passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 4th 2012 at Cooma Hospital, formerly of Vulcan St, Cooma.

Aged 37 years.

Dearly loved partner of Marion.

Son of Ken, step son of Louise and son of Anne. Brother and brother in-law to Richard and Julie, brother to Timothy (DEC) and William, step brother to Ashleigh and Lachlan.

If there are Motor bikes in Heaven, Please Choose the best for Me, Give it to my best Mate, and tell him it’s from me, Tell him that I love him, And when he turns to smile, Place a kiss upon his cheek, And hold him for a while.

The relatives and friends of the late BENNY BOWERMAN are invited to attend his funeral service to be held at the Bredbo Rec Grounds, Corner of Barnsby and Clifford St Bredbo, on Thursday February 9th 2012 commencing at 1:00 pm.

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

Allens Funerals Cooma Alan & Catherine Dodd Directors Family Owned & Operated FDA - 02 6452 2094

AXFORD, Valerie Jean Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 1st 2012, at Tweed Heads Hospital, formerly of Boronga St, East Jindabyne.

Aged 64 years.

Dearly loved, mother of Darren, Theresa (DEC) and Karlie.

Adored grandmother to Cooper and Luke.

The relatives and friends of the late VALERIE JEAN AXFORD are invited to attend her funeral service to be held in the St Thomas's Catholic Church, Moonbah, on Friday February 10th 2012, commencing at 1:00 pm. At the conclusion of the service, the cortege will proceed to Moonbah Cemetery.

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WANTED WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE! Old valve & farm radios, amps etc Cash paid Ph: 0414 723 487

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The gates opened and the beautiful Snowy River showed again, and what a sight.

Barilaro welcomes decision on ethanol Member for Monaro John Barilaro has welcomed the NSW Government’s decision to scrap the previous Labor Government’s scheduled ban on unleaded petrol.

“Our rejection of the previous Government’s policy will be warmly welcomed in the community,” Mr Barilaro said.

The previous Labor Government had a policy to replace all regular grade unleaded petrol with ethanol blended petrol in 2010. The start date for the regular unleaded ban was postponed to 1 July 2012 when it became clear that the supply would not meet the expected demand.

“Monaro residents would have experienced a higher cost of fuel and a higher cost of general living if this flawed Labor policy was implemented,” Mr Barilaro said.

“This ban was a typical Sydney solution, it made everyone feel good inside, but would have delivered no environmental benefit at all.”

The Cabinet decided on Monday to introduce legislation to overturn the former Government’s laws which would have made the sale of unleaded petrol illegal from 1 July.

“Most locals I have spoken to were upset about the regular unleaded ban and angered by Labor’s outspoken support for the measures,” Mr Barilaro said.

“I am committed to giving motorists the freedom to choose what fuel they want to use and not forcing them onto a fuel that has a higher cost or is less efficient.”

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on www.monaropost.com.au CROSSWORD Cryptic Clues ACROSS 1. At your wit's end completing the day's work? (3-4) 5. One and two thousand regarding speech as wrong (7) 10. Opposition to gasman in operation (10) 11. See 26-across 12. Where one was penned, originally wearing irons (6) 13. Relative quiet as a city in Africa (8) 14. Calculated average time (5) 15. Complete cure, an outcome demanding patience (9) 18. Yours truly has no rest at this time of life (9) 20. Partner and brother die horribly (5) 23. Average weapon, in a manner of speaking (8) 25. Half one's luck to be hungry like a wolf? (6) 26 and 11-across. Boss around to uproot those growing profusely (4,4) 27. Poetry unfinished when allies negotiated a peace treaty (10) 28. Some blood spilt in a communist 12-across? (3,4) 29. Quiet reason to exercise character (7)

Quick Clues DOWN

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2. Tombstone inscription (7) 3. Inference, reasoning (9) 4. Scandinavian country (6) 6. Out of date, unused (8) 7. Disadvantage, drawback (5) 8. College qualification (7) 9. Butterfly collector (13) 16. Officer in charge (9) 17. Suffocates (8) 19. The Roman counterpart to Poseidon (7) 21. Order to attend court (7) 22. Request for help (6) 24. Pastoral verse (5)

QUICK CLUES SOLUTION

LAST WEEKS SOLUTION

LAST WEEKS SOLUTIONS

1. Castrated horse (7) 5. Chair with a chamber pot underneath 2. Lose courage and even run off (7) (7) 3. Rips open letters from the stationer (5,4) 10. Untamed and uncultivated land (10) 4. One giant step to exist in abundance (6) 11. Back of the neck (4) 6. Driving power for mother with unmet problems (8) 12. Flat band used as an architrave (6) 7. Talk show host sends up Marx (5) 13. Mirage (8) 8. Losing memories of cinema's production (7) 14. Group of singers (5) 9. Hold down monarchs and listens to a dressmaker's 15. Undertaker (9) tool (7,6) 18. State of being unknown (9) 16. One harvest raises grain storage in a Greek 20. Overhead tennis shot (5) stronghold (9) 23. Small sharp piece of wood (8) 17. Fair trade in vain after vehicle left (8) 25. Clear fluid of the blood (6) 19. Eradication is certain after such a long period (7) 26. Float (4) 21. Stools take time in 12-across (7) 27. Welsh festival (10) 22. Stick together or split apart (6) 28. Hermit (7) 24. The colour of the unit in vandalised call-box (5) 29. Flower-seller (7)

Wednesday February 8, 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 ourrRegion.

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 SAVE THE DATE Cooma Relay for Life is happening on March 24 and 25 at Nijong Oval, Cooma. Another project for Cancer.

Who will you relay for? All enquiries 02 4223 0210.

THE COOMA CONNECTOR Cooma’s daily return commuter service to Canberra trial begins on Monday February 27 and plans to depart Cooma at 6.50am and return from Civic 5.35pm. This will be a five-day service, Monday to Friday inclusive.

Leave your car at home and sit back and relax on your trip to Canberra.

This service is being provided by Deane’s Transit Group backed by the Council and will be on a three month trial.

FRIENDS OF THE VISITOR’S CENTRE Would you be interested in being a Friend of the Visitors Centre and be a volunteer at the Centre?

If you have an interest in local history, local attractions or important events this is for you.

All you need is a few spare hours - training would be given.

Please register your interest by calling into the Cooma Visitors Centre and speaking to the staff.

INVITATION FROM UA3 The University of The Third Age invite you to their first Discussion Group for 2012 at Werri-Nina Centre 2.15pm on Friday February 24.

The topic is “An Update on what is happening with the Dialysis Satellite Room at Cooma Hospital” (where Nurses would be employed to assist patients). At present there is a volunteer Buddy system but this requires patients with more advanced problems to travel to Canberra Hospital three times a week.

Guest Speaker is Deputy

Chairperson of the Dialysis Committee Barbara Scanes.

Barbara is attending an important planning meeting this week so will have lots of news for us.

Entry for members is free and $2 for non members.

The meeting will be held in the Conference Room. All welcome.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY WISHES Many happy returns of the day to Shirley Blyton a long time resident of Numeralla.

Shirley celebrated with family and friends and also delighted in her visit to Miss Heidi’s Tea House for a delicious pancake accompanied with friends Janette Stone and Marilyn Watson.

Happy Birthday Shirley.

DON’T WORRY ABOUT THE STEPS Poppies Licensed Restaurant has now moved from upstairs over the Arcade to opposite Sharp Street Surgery which has bought a smile to their customers finding it difficult to access steps.

The Restaurant has been beautifully decorated with poppies and the proprietor tells me she is waiting delivery of a painting of poppies by local artist Elaine Passfield-Moore.

It’s a great venue also for those intimate functions.

LIONS-SNOWY HYDRO ART SHOW The 19th Lions Snowy Hydro Art Show opens at the Raglan Gallery at 3pm on Sunday February 12.

Please go along and enjoy a glass of wine and savouries and hear the announcement of the prize winners.

The Gallery thanks all the sponsors and Russell Fox on 6452 1231 welcomes enquiries.

VALENTINES DAY Go along and enjoy an old time dance to celebrate Valentines Day. It’s all happening at the Cooma Country and Bowling Club commencing 1 pm.

Admission is only $2 which is donated to the Cooma Hospital Auxiliary. Afternoon tea is provided and you will enjoy listening to local musicians as well as dancing.

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Mates race mates at Nimmitabel Show

Emma Rourke, Lynette Potter and Rhonda McCarthy.

Charlie Peisley of Bibbenluke and Logan Brownlie of Bombala.

Steve ‘Speed’ and Nathan ‘Tug’ Boate in action.

Charlie and Logan overshadowed by the task at hand.

Cooma Power Equipment Lynette Potter and Emma Rourke bring home the water.

69 Commissioner Street, Cooma P: 6452 2622 F: 6452 2633

E: coomapower@gmail.com

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Merimbula Knights take Berridale’s 6 a side cricket crown In a terrific day of cricket action on January 29, the Merimbula Knights team walked away with the 2012 MDCA 6 a side trophy turning the tables on last years champions Berridale. The Merimbula Knights team captained

by Jeremy Fernando, went through to the finals just on percentage as the highest placed losing team however played terrific cricket in the two finals to secure their well deserved victory. With 13 teams competing and a healthy crowd of family and friends watching on the cricket action was fast and furious as fours, sixes were hit and wickets fell at a cracking pace throughout the day.

Highlights of the day included some strong junior performances from the Merimbula Knights and, the Berridale Post Young Guns including taking out the long distance throwing and junior sprint competitions. The day saw local Daniel Jacobs regain his title in the seniors MDCA sprint after the first final finished in a three way dead heat.

Earlier in the day the highly fancied Jindabyne were upset by Michael Lehrman’s Custard Arms team and Wolfies Wobblers upset the CSG team led by Zac Smith. Sam Williams was terrific with Bat and Ball for the Lime Milkshakes team whilst the Expats team led by Brendon Geeves were unlucky to just miss out on a place in the finals on percentage run rate differential.

Some big hitting, tight bowling and good sportsmanship were the order of the day as each team played their round robin games before fiercly contesting the finals. The awards for the days Best Batsman went to Michael Lehman, whilst Best Bowling also went to Sam Williams. Ben Hearn was awarded the player of the tournament collecting plenty of runs and a number of wickets.

The cricket action returns next weekend with normal fixtures across the Monaro as well as the quarter finals of the MDCA Super 8’s cricket

Above: Adam Walters and Ben Hearn leave the field.

Right: The Strikers take on Berridale and Wolfies.

competition at Snowy Oval this Tuesday and Thursday evening. The MDCA would like to thank all the teams for taking part and acknowledge its supporting partners, BDM, Saphire Coast Physiotherapy, Cooma Monaro Shire Council, Capital Dial a Pizza, Commonwealth Bank, Cooma Hotel, Coffeys Hotel, Alpine Hotel, Australian Hotel, Berridale Post Office and Berridale Real Estate

Coolamatong golf news Sunday’s good weather brought in some good scores again. Brad Reid won the men’s qualifying round of the summer cup with 40 points. Runners up were Colin McCullough, Charlie Filtness, Brian O’Halloran, Chris Bevan and Richard Cusbert.

Nearest the pin on the sixth was Walter Amman, on the eighth Parvo Parviainen, on the 12th Mark Wyllie and on the 17th Charlie Filtness.

Wednesday’s winner was Ben Clancy on a count back from James Alexander on 38. Runners

RED DEVILS THE JUNIOR "REGISTRATION DAY" FOR 2012 Thursday February 9th - 4pm til 5.30pm Every Thursday after this there will be the famous "Chris Allen" training and skills development plus "TAG" - starting at 4pm Thursday 16 February Rotary Oval This will prepare our teams for the season ahead: · Cooma/Jindabyne/Vikings boot camp February 25th · ACT trial day March 31 Training and team activities will continue through the Easter Holidays. · Cooma/Jindabyne/Vikings trial days April 21 and 28 in Cooma and Jindabyne

THE FIRST GAME OF THE COMPETITION SATURDAY MAY 6TH 2012

up were James, Chris Bevan, Justin Carter and Steve Young. Nearest the pin on the sixth was Walter Amman, on the eighth Ross Thompson, 12th James Alexander and on the 17th Norm Archibald.

For the ladies round of summer cup on Sunday Carolyn Major won the day with 37 points. Runners were up Nadine Archibald, Mary Obermaier and Betty Thompson. Nearest the pin on the 17th was Carolyn Major and the third shot on the ninth was Jan O’Halloran.

On Wednesday the winner was Elfie Doran with 35 points. Runners up were Carolyn O’Byrne, Carolyn Major and Nadine Archibald. Nearest the pin was won by Mary Obermaier. Congratulations to the winners at Thredbo on Saturday Gai Wilson, Marcelle Burton and Christa Waehrer.

Gary O’Neill won the Saturday Twilight nine hole round.

Junior rugby

St Pats swimming carnival

St Patricks School, Cooma, held its annual swimming carnival last Thursday.

The Junior “Registration Day” for 2012 is going to be Thursday February 9 - 4pm til 5.30pm Every Thursday after this there will be the famous “Chris Allen” training and skills development plus “TAG” - starting at 4pm Thursday 16 February - Rotary Oval This will prepare our teams for the season ahead: - Cooma/Jindabyne/Vikings boot camp February 25th, ACT trial day March 31.

Training and team activities will continue through the Easter Holidays followed by the Cooma/ Jindabyne/Vikings trial days April 21 and 28 in Cooma and Jindabyne.

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Cooma Pony Club rally The Cooma Pony Club held its first rally for 2012 on Sunday when we welcomed many existing members back as well as several new members.

The 19 riders in attendance had great fun trying out “horse ball” where there are two teams and the “Ball” has to be passed between

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Cooma Rifle club Last Saturday shooting was from 400 yards for the monthly heat of the NRA medal competition.

It was cool and overcast to start with then after the clouds cleared, hot and humid. There was a variable but mostly gentle wind from the north.

Damien Doyle called in but didn’t shoot. He is back from the annual Queen’s prize shoot in Sydney, shooting in B grade. He did very well winning B grade in the Mackintosh lead up series and came fifth in the grand aggregate for B grade in the

each team member while trying to keep the opposing team from stealing the ball, and then making it to the goals to score. The day also included working over poles for some of the younger riders and polo cross for some of the older riders.

New member Jacinta Sizmur.

Mackintosh and Queens.

Altogether he won three gold, one silver and two bronze medals as well as two badges.

The shooters at Cooma Range though had a lot of trouble. Noel Barrett shot 44.2 in a single stage, Graeme Crundwell didn’t compete due to his sighting problem, Don Robb completed both stages for 92.7 total and Brian Bradley had a bit of a go too, shooting a single stage.

Next Saturday shooting will be from 500 yards for the start of the monthly spoon competition.

Women’s bowls

Jindabyne provided a damp misty day for the semifinals of the triples . Just damp but not enough to stop play.

It was good to see all clubs represented in the semis.

The results were as follows L.McMahon def D.Turner; M.Murphy def L.West.

The final next week will be between the team of G.Daal,A.Madden and L.McMahon from Adaminaby and N.Cannell (sub M.Siddle),G.Caldwell and M.Murphy from Nimmitabel.

This should be a very exciting and close game , at least the length is limited, not like the tennis !!

Above: Angus Schofield and Harry Sturgeon practice polo cross.

Right: Georgia Sturgeon.

Beryl Seears(publicity)

Major singles matches underway Six matches in major singles played on Saturday with the following results: Ross Russell got an early lead on Ignazio Mondello to lead 13/4 at the halfway point and went on with it to run out a convincing winner 31/7. Mel Storta also got an early lead on Neil McGregor to lead 15/4 on end 11 and although Neil played well over the closing stages he was unable to bridge the gap for Mel to win 31/18, after 33 ends. Geoff Venables was another early starter against Mick Mayhew and didn’t falter on the way home to win 31/10.

Peter Harris kept John Schoon on his toes for the first seven ends, when John took control of the match to run out a 31/14 winner.

Brian Seears started with a dash against Terry Croker and allowed him to score on only five of the s4 ends played for Brian to advance 32/8.

Colin Roberson was another early starter against Peter Marsicano leading 13/6 by end 13 and got temporary relief when he made it 13/13 but that was

short lived as Colin won the last four ends to win 31/22.

In social bowls on Saturday, Daphne Buckley and Dave McDonald were early leaders against Dawn Russell and Ron Gammon but five shots to Dawn and Ron on the second last end and one on the last gave them a draw 20/20. Mary Phillips and Paul Cannell had an up and down a match with Judy McDonald and Richard Nicholls, with Paul and Mary prevailing 28/20. The remaining match a game of triples between Renate Winckel, Ken Bowden and Wayne Fogarty proving too good for Allan Crowe, Mike Mannile and Ron Wainright 33/10.

One more match in club major singles played on Sunday with Peter Caldwell getting a great start in his games against Graham Clarke.

After 13 ends Peter had a winning lead 20/3 and never let up to finally win 31/7.

In social bowls on Sunday Mario Frezza, Ignazio Mondello and Paul Cannell were too strong for Keith Goodwin, Jim Lumsden and Guilio D’Amico and were

winners 22/16. Ken Bowden and Richard Nicholls trailed Maureen D’Amico and Ron Gammon in the early stages but Ken and Richard came home strongly to gain a narrow win 21/19. At one stage of their match Wayne Fogarty, Jack Sajina and Mark Buckley trailed Steven Seears, Peter Marsicano and Denis Steinfort, but picked up 11 shots over the three ends to go down narrowly 18/22.

Due to commitments for District singles in Cooma next Saturday there will not be any social bowls but space will again be available on Sunday.

District singles players not engaged in Saturday morning matched are required to mark morning matches and morning losers are required to mark afternoon matches.

These matches have been on notice boards for some time so if you are sure who you play and when check it out.

All players will be required to attend on Saturday morning to either play or mark.

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Short course championships Stallions launch season with beckon at Cooma jumper night Cooma Golf report by Garry stableford was played in three grades with Norm Marshall scoring Atkinson The course continues to be the winner over the last week of golf at Cooma Golf Club.

With solid fields and good weather golfers are obviously saving their best golf for the Showy Mountains Short Course Championships on February 18 and the four-man Ambrose RSL day (always a real winner) on Sunday the 19th. Pennant season also begins on February 12.

On Saturday February 4, 54 golfers hit off in a single medley stableford.

A grade winner was David Freimanis with 38 points from Rob Brown with 37 on a countback.

In B grade Tim Bedingfield found some good form to amass 37 points from Gordon Weston with 35.

C grade was taken out by Prawit Prakotasung with 36 points on a countback from Dom (the tiler) Rossi also with 36 points.

Ball winners went down to John Harris with 33 points. Nearest the pin on the ninth was Brad Burke and on the 17th Richard Hanna won the shot.

Longest drive in A grade was by Phil Patricks on the 15th. B grade longest drive was Chris Brown, C grade was hit by Alan Kelly and D grade was a monster drive by Tim Dorahy.

On Sunday, a single medley

a one over par on the back nine to take out A grade and easily win any countbacks.

B grade was won by Chris Brown (finding plenty of form of late) and C grade was won by the very consistent Lindsay Blewitt.

Ball winners went to 34 points (apart from the winners of course).

Nearest the pin on the ninth was Norm Marshall and on the 17th Tony Monday hit a beauty to easily take out nearest the pin.

On Wednesday February 1, 34 players contested the traditional single stableford.

In A grade Mal Crockett won the day with 35 points on a countback from Ben Langdon.

B grade was taken out by Alan McDonald and C grade was won by Lindsay Blewitt. Ball winners went to 32 points. Nearest the pins have not been published at this stage.

Next week sees single stablefords the order of the day for all three competition days (Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday).

Don’t forget the daylight saving ambrose every Wednesday afternoon up until 5.30 hit off and save your best golf for those big events mentioned above. Book early because big fields are expected on both the 18th and the 19th.

See you on the greens.

Reserve grade coach Graham ‘Chippy’ Boller, new captain/coach for first grade Chris Khoury, Fillies captain/coach Alicia Clarke, Under 18’s coach Nathan Smith and Club President Craig Schofield.

Cooma Stallions launched season 2012 on Saturday, with their jumper night and introduction to the new coaches.

First grade has a new captain/coach, Chris Khoury, Reserves have veteran Chippy Boller, Under 18s Nathan Smith and the Austag Fillies Alicia Clarke.

First grade jumper sponsors are as follows: 1. Fatz Cutz 2. Express 3. Cooma Hotel 4. The Monaro Post 5. Hassall & Sons

6. Retravision 7. Landmark 8. Boller & Co. 9. Sportspower 10. AXE Cleaning 11. Cooma Toyota 12. Brachers Timbers 13. Dietrich Plumbing 14. Kunuma Angus 15. Coffey’s Hotel 16. Dean Wolf 17. Cooma Radio Taxis

SERAS athletes undergo education program The South East Regional Academy of Sport (SERAS) conducted its annul Education Program for all scholarships holders in 2012 on the last weekend of January at the University of Canberra (UC).

The University of Canberra is the sponsor of this major component of the athletes’ scholarship and the academy was delighted to be able to stage this activity at the university for the fourth time. SERAS has had a long standing relationship with the university as a strategic partner and the academy has been utilising facilities on the campus since 2006.

The Education Program is designed to assist scholarship holders to develop their understanding of sport science and their responsibilities as potential elite athletes. In 2012 there are 86 scholarship holders across seven programs. Programs being run by the academy this year include: Coach & Umpire; Essential Energy (individual athletes); Golf; Lawn

Bowls; Netball; Rising Stars; and Snowsports. The majority of scholarship holders come from the south east region of NSW but this year there are also 10 athletes from the ACT and 10 athletes from Sydney. The athletes from Sydney are scholarship holders in the Snowsports Program while the academy has entered into agreements to provide scholarships to athletes from the ACT in its Golf, Lawn Bowls and Snowsports Programs.

Workshops and presentations over the weekend included: Injury Management and Prevention by Phil Newman a senior physiotherapy lecturer from UC; Sports Nutrition

by Vicki Deakin from UC and the ACT Academy of Sport; Principles of Training and Recovery from Exercise

by SERAS senior intern student Joe Northey; Media Skills with Cathy Reid; and Public Speaking with Graeme Northey.

Back from left, Semieka Reynolds (Netball - Batemans Bay); Rachel Pearson (Snowsports – ACT); Brad Griffiths (Lawn Bowls – Eden); Frank Larkin (UC); Keiren Rodwell (Basketball – Bombala); and Ellen Went (Netball – Kameruka). Front: Tegan Molloy (Mountain Biking – Jindabyne); Montana Byers (Snowsports – Silverdale); Jodie Marshall (Lawn Bowls – Goulburn); Shane Ison (Rifle Shooting – Nelligen); Rhiannon Llewellyn (Netball Umpire – Jerrabomberra); Brooke Garland (Tennis – Yass); Millie Ensor (Netball – Jerrabomberra); Michael McQueen (Lawn Bowls – ACT); and Ben Hanscombe (Golf – Bega).

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Oval in readiness for a busy 2012 season.

Cooma Cats Club President Dave Paterson said Below, Jack Hall takes a mark.

2012 was shaping up as an exciting year for the club as it works to improve on its on-field success in 2011 - one of the club’s most successful in recent memory.

Meanwhile, off-field the Cats remain financially sound with a dedicated and strong committee working with the club’s sponsors, supporters and league administrators.

“The Cats are training again at their Snowy Oval base in Cooma on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 6:30pm and everyone from any age group, male and female, is welcome to come on down and join in,” Dave said.

“We’re all about giving locals the opportunity to play AFL, so regardless of your background or skill level, we’d love to see you down at training and learning about our great game.” he said.

The Cats will be playing in the Canberra AFL seniors (Division 3) competition, as well as fielding a junior side in the Under 14 Division.

“We are looking forward to seeing players from last year come back, but we are also keen to welcome new faces in all age groups,” he said.

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