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Wednesday March 14, 2012

Cooma’s brief history of flooding By Lucas Forbes

The twin power of hindsight reminds us why the recent floods were no big deal. The floods became a sort of spectacle for the town but besides a few closed roads and some street damage Cooma was untouched. Cooma has been in greater danger before and is in a better position to weather the storm than ever before. Current levees in Cooma are designed to withstand anything less than a one in 20 year flood. By comparison the recent flood was only 1-10 years according to David Byrne, Director of Engineering Services. Cooma Creek flooded in 1956, 1961, 1966, 1978, 1991, 1992, 2007 and now 2012. “Every 10 years they keep in touch with us [flood waters] they keep coming”, remarked local man John Pattrick. However the worse flood was possibly experienced more than 50 years ago. In 1956 Cooma had one of its first and biggest recorded floods. 58.2 millimetres of water fell on Cooma in the space of one and half hours. With no levees and no warning the town was quickly flooded. Cars, shop stock and large trees were swept away in the torrent. Roger Norton was 15 at the time, he remembers how uprooted trees The Bombala Street in the 1956 floods near Mack’s Corner. Photo courtesy of Richard Mack. crashed in Sharp Street, creating a makeshift dam. Roger was just leaving school when the worst of the flood hit. His family were unable to save anything from their store, Norton’s Building Supplies, now Cooma H Hardware. The store was hit hard and much of the materials were covered in mud. “Everyday after school between March and May I went to clean all the building materials, and on the day before the May floods I had finished the last one.” Ouch. The day after, Police estimated 15 cars had been washed away. The damage bill was estimated at 100,000 pounds. The town recovered quickly though and by lunchtime next day some businesses were open again. Many displayed signs in their windows to show Cooma they would survive. Mack’s Store’s sign read ‘Down, but not out’. Pauline Taffa remembers the flood of 1956 and has seen many others since then. It was clear to her that there was no real danger to the town. “I wasn’t concerned at all because I felt they’d done so much to the creek that I knew it wouldn’t be serious. I wasn’t concerned at all.” John Pattrick has lived in Cooma since the 40s and thought preparations and concern for the flood were “over Sharp and Bombala Streets in the 1956 flood. Photo courtesy of Roger Norton. the fence, it wasn’t t Local organic produce & products necessary”. t Health foods & supplements t Bulk & whole foods When talking about “We’ve had a lot of floods but I only remember two going into the park”. “Enviro-friendly shopping at its best!” the levees he said “my opinion is you Despite the seriousness of floods, it is important to remember that Cooma is well leave something that works alone”. protected. In March of 1956 Mr Pattrick was Thanks in part to the levees but also the efforts of emergency and council staff. As Mr 26 and working in Cooma Steam Norton put it “I’d like to compliment the emergency services… I think they did a great Laundry. job.” “The shoe shop across the road If these floods can teach us anything it’s that we should be prepared but not frightened. opened the door to let the water After all, if a humungous flood cannot destroy Cooma at its most vulnerable in 1956 it will out but actually let the stock out” he probably survive many, many more. recalled. He didn’t seem too worried about subsequent floods though.

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police and specialist forensic officers conducting examinations of the crash site. The Alpine Way remained open with a contra flow in place. Motorists were advised to avoid the area, delay their travels or consider alternate routes. Police from Monaro Local Area Command are continuing their investigations into the crash and will prepare a report for the information of the Coroner. Anyone who witnessed the crash and has not yet spoken to police is asked to contact Cooma Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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Cooma Show exceeds expectations The Way To Go UPCOMING TOURS 2012

The 137th Westpac Cooma Show has exceeded all expectations. Despite weeks of wet weather leading up to the show, which resulted in the cancellation of the woodchop, yard dogs and junior judging competitions, plus the postponement of the horse events, last Saturday’s show still attracted thousands of people. The highlight of the show was the visit by the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, Ms Quentin Bryce AC and Mr Bryce, Her visit enabled her Excellency to meet one of the Australia Year

their barbecue van. The opening ceremony saw Greg McGufficke become a life members after his 60-year association with the show as an exhibitor and a volunteer. The show was also pleased to welcome the Federation Guard Precision Drill Team. This group of young defence personnel put on two demonstrations during the afternoon, which delighted the crowd. They have been invited back. With a few attractions unavailable due to floods, it was good to

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The Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, Ms Quentin Bryce AC, was presented with flowers and gifts by Florance, Miranda and Ivy McGufficke after she opened Cooma Show last Saturday.

of the Farmer (AYOF) Roadshow units which are travelling around Australia during 2012. Ms Bryce is Patron of the AYOF. She was also able to meet representatives of local schools who formed a guard of honour for Her Excellency. Ms Bryce joined Life Members of the Cooma Pastoral and Agricultural Association for a quick lunch before having a brief tour of the pavilion and sheep pavilion. Ms Bryce also met up with the Cooma Lions Club members at

see the Cooma Pet Shop dog high jump in operation. There were several entries in the small dog section, with reduced numbers in the big dog group, but there were some very good prizes on offer. A new (and impromptu) event was the ‘Save the Cow’ relay, which was won by the SES La Nina crew, from the Cooma Rugby Club. In a sporting gesture, the SES shared the prizemoney. Entries in the pavilion section this year were strong once again, with the addition of the $1000 fine arts prize for local schools, which was won by Cooma Public School. There were also some inventive sculptures on display and the Cooma Rodeo Association sponsored a photographic competition which was won by Narelle Allen. Phil Horneman and his band provided great music during the morning and a school’s choir performed the National Anthem for the Governor-General. 76 Commissioner Street attle and sheep entries were good, considering the Friday 16th March – Super Tuesday 20th March 2012 CLOSED Monday , Wednesday & Thursday access problems the region faced and the fleece competition was again hotly contested. All in all, the 137th Cooma Show was a great day out, in the sunshine, for the local community.

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Highway damage a traffic concern Lisa Ashurst The 6km stretch of the Monaro Highway between Native Dog Bridge and Holts Flat Road in the Bombala Shire has long been a problem for road users due to the poor condition of the sealed surface. The heavy rains throughout the region over the 2011/12 summer season have caused severe degradation to the already damaged sections, with the problem now compounded by the increase in heavy vehicles using the road following the closure of Brown Mountain due to landslips. Bombala Council is aware that the situation with this stretch of road is now critical and flashing multi-message boards

have been installed to warn motorists and the Council feels it has done as much as it can for the moment to keep drivers up to speed on the situation. The Council is well aware that repairs are now urgently needed but this section of the Monaro Highway has been an issue for some time as it has been slowly degrading over a number of years. It has been an ongoing situation however, with Bombala Council in constant consultation with the Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) over the years in an effort to upgrade the road along that stretch of the Monaro Highway, as the condition of the sealed surface has been a long-term problem within the shire.

Formerly known as the Roads and Traffic Authority (RTA) the RMS says it has been monitoring the condition of the Monaro Highway between Native Dog Creek and Holt Flat Road for some time, adding that in addition to “Rough Surface” and “Traffic Hazard” signs that were already in place, two electronic flashing multi-message boards were installed on 23 February following further, rapid deterioration due to the extended heavy rainfall and the increase of heavy vehicle traffic.

The RMS has advised that work to improve the condition of the highway between Mount Cooper and Peadons Roads has been delayed by the need for a pavement stabilising machine, which has been held up by the wet weather delays at other worksites. However, it is expected that work will start within a fortnight. Other patching will be carried out on a section of road south of Native dog Creek, north of Ando.

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Brown Mountain landslide impacts on health services are minimal The closure of the Snowy Mountains Highway at Brown Mountain due to a significant landslide will have minor impacts on health services provided by the Pambula and Bega Hospitals. This road is used as the main ingress and egress between southern NSW coastal communities including Bega and Pambula, and the Monaro and ACT regions. Local residents from Bega, Pambula and Eden are able to access their respective local hospitals. Bega Valley Health Services Acting General Manager, David West has advised the only impact

will be on patients travelling to Canberra for treatment. The most significant impact will be the speed at which patient transport services can be delivered. For patients assessed to have a complicated condition or in need of urgent treatment, air transport will be considered. The alternative route to the Snowy Mountains Highway is Darragh Road which connects the coast to Bombala

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Disposal of Council lands Lisa Ashurst Cooma-Monaro Shire Council is looking at selling off a number of parcels of Council owned land and is currently assessing the viability of several blocks around the shire in preparation for the sale. Council owns several parcels of vacant land throughout the shire and especially in the township of Cooma that have not been specifically identified for any set purpose which makes them ideal to be considered for sale as they are not required for any marked operational purposes. Land throughout the shire is classified either as operational or community land with the latter reserved for community purposes which means it cannot be sold unless its classification is changed to operational first. As a result, community land parcels are not included in the report. Other pieces of land not included are laneways, small parcels of land considered unrealistic to sell due to the costs incurred plus the small return for the loss of public space. Any oddly shaped blocks have also been omitted. As well as several parcels of land in Cooma there are also a small number in Nimmitabel that

are considered able to be sold/developed almost immediately. The Playground Strategy has also identified that any playgrounds to be disposed of should take place towards the end of the implementation of the strategy but if they are to be used to raise funds for playgrounds, the disposals may need to be moved forward. Many of these land parcels have been in Council’s hands for quite a number of years and while the sale looks more likely, Council is also considering possible alternative uses. In relation to determining what is to be done with surplus land, Council is to form a Vacant Land Assessment Working Party to determine the appropriate use for vacant Council land and to provide recommendations to Council. Members of the Working Party are Councillors Stephanie McDonald, Tony Kaltoum and Roger Norton. Ross Lawley is the Recreation and Property Manager and Mark Adams the Town Planner. It was also decided to allocate $20,000 from the Development reserve to assist with the assessment. The party will work through the program of assessment and if required, the subsequent disposal.

Emergency services report Cars crash into cows Two vehicles travelling on Carlaminda Road have collided with cattle on the road on Saturday at about 9pm. The vehicles were travelling towards Cooma when the accident occurred. One person was taken to Cooma hospital for facial lacerations and glass in their eye. Fail to stop Some time between 3pm and 5pm on Saturday a vehicle collided with a parked vehicle in Creek Street and failed to stop at the accident scene. Police investigations are continuing. Move on A number of people had to be ‘moved on’ by police for being drunk and disorderly on both Friday and Saturday nights in the Cooma CBD. RBT A 22-year-old male was stopped for a random breath test at 1am on Saturday in Victoria Street Cooma. He returned a positive reading and was

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Well, Dorothea Mackellar was so right, wasn’t she? One minute we’re starting to grow gills and flippers, the next we are basking in glorious sunshine.

And how lucky was the Cooma Show – the rain on Thursday night could have spelt the end of the 2012 event. But then the sun shone and the show proceeded. Just amazing! With the region now set up for a marvellous autumn and winter break, there is just one thing more that we need… The Monaro has been dry for so long there are probably lots of young farmers out there who haven’t really had to do much with mending flood gates. This is the year the skills will be relearnt – and some modern fencing techniques might offer solutions to old floodgates which have disappeared downstream somewhere. There’s another lesson to be learnt too – those who kill willows in waterways should also be responsible for removing the dead trees before they cause carnage further downstream…

It’s sad to see some big old willows wiped out. They were holding creek banks together and providing shade for stock for decades.

Now they are just tangled up in wire, netting and posts, making flood repairs even more difficult.

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Notification would have been appreciated Editor, I, among many others in Cooma, was affected by the rain and the evacuation order put in place by the SES on March 1. I had two family members evacuated to my home - one of them very elderly. We did the right thing by registering them and keeping the evacuation register up to date when they went back to their respective homes, awaiting further information re the evacuation. Imagine my surprise when I was listening to 2XL on the following Monday morning to find that the order had been lifted on Sunday. Would it have been too much to ask to be notified, especially as they had my home and mobile numbers on the registration form from early Thursday morning? We even attended the evacuation

centre at the Cooma Ex-Services club to see if we could help in any way, also asking how we would know when it was all over. We fully understand the need for people to be evacuated BUT it was never going to be a 1956 flood again so there was a certain amount of over-zealous knee jerking re the whole situation by the powers in charge. Why would it be taken for granted that an extremely elderly person would have a computer or be glued to a radio awaiting instructions? I find it incredulous that it was dealt with in the way it was. How about using some common sense and a few manners? Lets just hope that we never have such a situation in Cooma again.

Riposte Lisa Ashurst There’s no such thing as a quiet, let alone relaxing, weekend when the whole two days are warm and sunny and that’s not because we are all out visiting or doing some other fun recreational thing. It’s because we’ve had nothing but rain for the last three months so when last weekend dawned clear and bright and full of sunshine we all went into a frenzy of cleaning, washing, mowing and generally doing all those things we haven’t been able to do for ages because of the constant wet! It is why we were all exhausted come Monday because we’d run ourselves ragged over Saturday and Sunday! I managed to do some washing, cleaning, sweep paths and generally tidy up while Twin I mowed the lawn in the front yard and the verge out beyond the front fence (the back yard is going to have to wait because it’s still a slushy bog but that’s okay; we can wait). Then I did a bit of rearranging around the place outside and generally soaked up the sunshine. But hey, it was a novelty to see blue sky and some actual sunny stuff! It was exhilarating to go outside and get warm instead of wet! It was two whole days to get several weeks of

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would flood as some of the sand bags at the shops indicated to me they did not know. Great to see our levy banks did their job. John Pattrick overdue stuff done all at once! But come Sunday night I was exhausted! I mean sure, I was thrilled that I had done so much but I was wiped, but no doubt I’m not the only one that ran around in a frazz of activity because who knew how long it was going to last? I just did everything I could think of because look! The sun’s out! Yes, I know it might sound like a demented reaction but after all those months of grey skies and rain I initially had to pinch myself to make sure I wasn’t dreaming when I glanced outside first thing Saturday morning. So when I realised it was for real.... Well what would you expect me to do? Of course I went nuts! Wonderfully, sunnily nuts actually and I loved every moment of my insanity streak and at the end of it I had dry stuff to fold, a neat lawn and a nice clean paths etc outside. Even the chooks looked happy, a bit dazzled by the sudden brightness, but definitely happier than they’ve looked in ages. But as I said, Twin I and I were not the only sunshine nutters. A few other people I spoke to were just as manic and had pretty much done the same things we had and were just as wiped out as we were so there you go. And that’s what happens these days when you get a sunny weekend.

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Local Landcare goes Online If you are looking for information about Landcare site incorporates details of these projects so you matters in the Upper Snowy Catchment, look no can see first hand what Upper Snowy Landcare further than www.uppersnowylandcare.org.au, and our teams are working on” she said. the newly developed website for Landcare groups The website was developed by the USLC project from Jindabyne, Berridale, Dalgety and through to officer Anna Rudd with funding provided by the Nimmitabel. Australian Government Caring for our Country The website is the internet home for the Upper Program. “The most important thing with websites Snowy Landcare Committee. The site features is keeping them up to date” explained Anna. “I will information about Landcare events, newsletters, be updating the site regularly, to keep it relevant and Landcare projects, field days, land management to ensure local issues and events are highlighted,” issues and funding opportunities. It provides she said. “Over time the website will be expanded contact details of Landcare groups for people who to include more information about Landcare issues want to get involved in Landcare in their area. As in our area, with links to other organisations that well as Landcare events, the website will also be can provide further information and assistance to available to promote other local events of interest to landholders So log on to www.uppersnowylandcare.org.au landholders in the Upper Snowy Catchment. The website has photos of projects completed by and have a look at what has been happening in local Landcare groups and images of the Monaro Landcare. If you would like your local event included landscape. The site also highlights images from in the Landcare Online Calender please contact the popular Upper Snowy Landcare calendar. The Anna Rudd at Anna.Rudd@cma.nsw.gov.au. 2012 theme was “Down Under Matters – Caring for our Soils” and there are some fantastic images created by local school children featured on the home page. Chair of the Upper Snowy Landcare Committee, Mrs Vicky Bridgewater said “Upper Snowy Landcare achieves significant success with local landholders through projects Above right: USLC project officer Anna Rudd editing the home page of the including pasture new Upper Snowy Landcare website. management, weeds and feral pest control, Above: Upper Snowy Landcare Committee with representatives from Snowy river rehabilitation and River, Maclaughlin River, Berridale Rocky Plain Landcare groups and the erosion control”. “The Jindabyne East Residents Committee

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Decadent morning tea, Guest speakers, Mobility information, displays & stalls. Date: Wednesday 21st March Time: 10:00am Where: Cooma Multifunction Centre at the Cooma Show Ground RSVP: Wednesday 14th March Cost: $5 Ph: 6455 4000

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Pitured are the Numeralla Public School kindergarten students and and their teacher Bev Alcock.

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Hope he’s been wormed? Worming your pet, whether it be a dog, cat, rabbit, guinea pig or bird is essential for your animals well being and also protection for yourself and children from contracting worms. A good time to remember is ‘Change of Season’, so now is a good time. Remember to always use a quality wormer. Worms will build a resistance to low quality or supermarket brands if used on a regular basis. If you are bringing your dog to be groomed at the Cooma Pet Shop, as a free service we can worm or flea treat your dog for just the cost of the product.

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Breaking the sound barrier It can be difficult to appreciate the restrictions imposed on someone by hearing loss unless we actually experience it ourselves but once a person’s hearing begins to deteriorate, it impacts almost immediately on the quality of their whole life. The things we take for granted such as using the telephone, watching the tele, listening to some music or just popping into the shops are also part of our everyday social interactions but these are lost when hearing problems develop and can lead to chronic isolation for the deaf and hearing impaired in the community. Fortunately for Canberra and the South Western NSW communities, the Sydney Cochlear Implant Centre (SCIC) has been providing comprehensive Cochlear Implant services around the region for many years, with a permanent clinic, the SCIC Canberra Lady Fairfax AM Centre, opened in Canberra in May 2008 with surgical services provided by Canberra ENT Surgeon, Dr E P Chapman. The Centre has proved to be very successful and is fast becoming a one-stop shop for deaf and hearing-impaired people looking for assistance with their condition. One such person is Mr Kenneth Stranger, 76, of Dalgety who began experiencing difficulties when his hearing started to deteriorate, which left him floundering when it came to participating in conversations as well as in what was going on around him in general. “One of the worst things about going deaf was not hearing my grandchildren when they spoke to me and they would become upset because they thought I was ignoring them.” His hearing loss also caused a lot of frustration for his wife, which was distressing for both of them, so when the time came to make a decision it was a relief to know that help was only as far away as Canberra, saving them from a long trip to Sydney. The surgery went very well and Mr Stranger was one of the lucky ones who had an immediate and very positive response to the Implant when he was “switched on”. He also finds it very comfortable, very easy to use and praised the work of the training teams. “They are wonderful to work with.” he said. “People do need to understand though that no two Implant recipients will have the same result,” Mr Stranger added “There are many factors that govern how each person will respond.” Unlike hearing aids, which only amplify sound, Cochlear Implants are small, complex electronic devices containing a microphone, a speech processor, which

selects and arranges sounds, stimulators and electrodes that convert the impulses from the stimulators and directs them to the auditory nerve. As the nerves heal, the work of the implant comes more into play and this is where the post-implantation therapy comes in, as recipients go through several months of training as they learn to interpret the sounds they are receiving and adapt to them. What they are really hearing is an electronic sound reproduction and over several months the implant is fine tuned where necessary. A small handheld transmitting device that closely resembles a mobile phone in appearance works in tandem with the implant as it allows it to be programmed to deal with different sound situations. This device will also detect any failures with any part of the system. After receiving his implant and “switching on” in September 2011, Mr Stranger found he could comfortably recognise and understand speech and was delighted to report that he could also hear his wife as well as his children and grandchildren very easily. “Life is wonderful now!” he said recently “Couldn’t be better!” adding that he has also become a member of the Cochlear Awareness Network (CAN), which is establishing a network where people who are considering having this surgery can be connected with someone who has already done so. “People will inevitably have the kind of questions that only someone who has had a Cochlear Implant can answer because we have already been there.” Mr Stranger said and he sees the network as a valuable tool for sharing this information. Cochlear Implants are considered one of the most appropriate ways of addressing deafness in newborn babies, children and adults. The SCIC Lady Fairfax AM Centre helps around 200 deaf people in the ACT and South Western NSW Regional areas and extends their assistance to at least 25 new recipients every year. The Centre is located at Suite 2, Ground Floor, 10 Rudd Street, Canberra City. SCIC is also a charitable, non-profit organisation in receipt of limited Government funding via the NSW and ACT Health Department so it relies on the support of the corporate and community sectors for help with funding. Donations are fully tax deductible and can be sent to P O Box 188 Gladesville NSW 1675. You can also visit www.scic.org.au for more information on the Service. Pictured: Ken Stranger.

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The Gully Gang – 2012 Essential Energy Easter Art

Show and Sale

The Gully Gang has been at it again.

The third exhibition of the Gully Gang (a group of friends who often spend time together painting) at the Raglan Gallery on Saturday, March 31, promises to be as vibrant and engaging as ever. It will be officially opened by Councillor Stephanie McDonald at 3pm, with catering by the Raglan Gallery as well as live music provided by Matthew Ventura. Since its second showing at the Raglan last year, several members of the group have been further

inspired by trips overseas and successes in other exhibitions; Jenny Coopes is working towards a solo exhibition in Sydney later this year. Anyone who visited the previous two exhibitions will find it particularly interesting to compare this year’s paintings - over 80 colourful and diverse works - with those shown previously. “The Gully Gang – 2012” closes on Saturday, 21 April at 4 pm.

Preparation is under way for the 2012 Easter Art Show and Sale. This popular feature of Easter in Jindabyne is run each year by our local Lions Club and again has Essential Energy as the major sponsor. Entry forms have been sent out to past entrants, and any new and emerging artists are welcome to show their work. For entry forms contact info@ jindabynelions.org.au, Jeff Brown hangs an entry in the 2011 Easter Art Show and Sale. this year’s organiser Terry Chalk on 6457 1226, or come along with your entry to the Jindabyne Memorial Hall sponsoring the Youth section of the show on Saturday March 31 and Sunday April 1 from and we welcome entries from any school age artists in the region as well as the more mature 1pm to 4pm. The show opens with the Mitre 10 Opening or established artists” Terry said. “Your art Night at 7pm on Thursday April 5 with the teachers from the Jindabyne schools will also announcement of prize winners, a light supper have entry forms and more information.” The organisers are expecting over 300 entries and drinks, and live music by Manny Aigner. It from the Snowy River, Monaro and nearby then continues each day until Saturday April regions, so this is a great opportunity to pick up 14. Once again we are delighted to have Perisher a bargain original painting or other artwork.

Wellbeing Expo Cooma will be host to another Wellbeing Expo on Saturday April 14. The event will kick off at 9am at the Cooma showground and will feature massages, home made soaps, clairvoyants, workshops and more. Entrance to the expo is a $2 donation which goes to the Cancer Assistance Network. According to organiser Susan Peters–Smith “money raised here stays here” to help cancer patients in the Monaro and surrounding regions. Mrs Peters–Smith was named White Pages Courageous

Australian of 2010/2011 for her role in Cooma’s community. Mrs Peters-Smith battled cancer for 11 years. Now in remission, she facilitates ‘Look better, feel better’ workshops in Cooma. These workshops teach beauty techniques to cover up the effects of cancer treatment. There will be a ‘Look better, feel better’ work shop at the Wellbeing Expo. Anyone wishing to inquire about setting up a stall at the expo should contact Mrs Peters–Smith on 6452 3093.

MHS 1967 -1972 reunion A reunion for Monaro High students who started first form in 1967 and finished in or before sixth form 1972 is being planned for September 27 - October 2, 2012. For something totally different we are meeting at Voyages Ayers Rock Resort, Uluru. This idea started with a few of

the ‘girls’ talking about catching up at a holiday venue, now the girls would like to see everyone from the year group, so spread the word. Please contact Janina Hayden (Duczynski) for further information janinahayden@hotmail.com or phone 08 9447 5698 ah.

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COOMA-MONARO SHIRE COUNCIL WEEKLY NEWS AND COMMUNITY INFORMATION

POSITIONS VACANT DIRECTOR CORPORATE SERVICES

DEVELOPMENT DETERMINATIONS February 2012 The following Development Applications, Modifications, Reviews or Complying Development Certificates have been determined in February 2012. REF

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149/11/DA

288 Bidgee Road Binjura Lot 2 DP790023

Two (2) lot subdivision

3/12/DA

8 Fachin Avenue Cooma Lot 41 DP788869

Additions to existing residential Aged Care Facility

32/12/DA

7 Goonaroo Street Cooma Lot 108 DP264423

Additions and alterations to existing dwelling

48/12/DA

Tuross Road Countegany Lot 21 & 7 DP752146

Boundary adjustment

56/12/DA

Micalago Road Michelago Lot 1 DP1105270

Use of the site for a manufactured home

58/12/DA

6 Amos Street Cooma Lot 10 DP630377

Change of use (retail to food premises)

62/12/DA

134 Sharp Street Cooma Lot 1 DP580491

Additions and alterations

63/12/DA

37 Muddah Lake Road Murrumbucca Lot 2 DP569365

Use of the site for motorcross events (28 & 29 April 2012 & 13 May 2012)

65/12/DA

24 Harris Street Cooma Lot 21 DP700763

Home Business (Food catering)

67/12/DA

631 Warrens Corner Road Numeralla Lot 13 DP832319 12 Butlers Creek Close Binjura Lot 2 DP1128565

Verandah and carport

70/12/DA

17 East Camp Drive Cooma Lot 127 DP1109187

Dual occupancy with attached garage and strata subdivision

73/12/DA

8 Umeralla Street Numeralla Lot 2 Sec 9 DP758797

Home Business (Motorcycle and small engine repair)

74/12/DA

69 Yareen Road Cooma Lot 1 DP809569

Garden shed

6/12/M

Burra Road Burra Lots 10, 11, 28, 49, 57, 97, 98, 99, 103, 118, 136, 224, DP754889

Twenty five (25) lot subdivision (mod: various conditions)

12/12/M

Clearview Road Michelago Lot 10 DP830029

Additions and alterations to existing dwelling (mod: increase attic area + add toilet)

14/12/M

2847 Burra Road Michelago Lot 219 DP754896

Dwelling (mod: reduce size of dwelling)

15/12/M

11 Moonbi Street Cooma Lot 3 DP809392

Garage (mod: materials)

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25 Ryrie Street Michelago Lot 4 DP1132423

Dwelling (mod: to raise height of building)

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5-Year Performance Based Contract Position Number IS/POS/183 Council is seeking the services of an experienced and innovative professional to join the Senior Management Team in the capacity of Director Corporate Services. The successful applicant will report directly to the General Manager and will be responsible for co-ordinating a team of managers and staff. Applications are encouraged from individuals who have the ability to lead, plan and provide high quality outcomes. The successful candidate will possess appropriate tertiary financial qualifications, the experience and the ability to demonstrate a broad understanding of the provision of contemporary services and facilities to an astute, growing and diverse population. The primary areas of responsibility for this position are the services provided by Council as follows: • Governance • Internal Support • External support • Tourism • Library • Economic Development • Yallambee Lodge (Aged Care) This position is a Senior Staff Appointment and employment will be based on a performance contract for a term up to five (5) years. An attractive remuneration package commensurate with this senior position will be offered to the successful applicant. This position provides an opportunity for you to use your talents and individual style to deliver services within a Council and Community to drive improvements and build a reputation for excellence. It is essential to secure a copy of the Employment Brief. The Brief identifies specific details of the position and is available from Council’s website or by contacting Natalie Fanning on 02 6455 1704 or email council@cooma.nsw.gov.au

Use of the site for placement of a manufactured home

In accordance with Section 101 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 notice is given of Council’s determination of the above Applications/Certificates. The Public is advised that Section 101 provides that following this notice a period of three (3) months is allowed for the commencement of legal action as to the validity of the consent or certificate, after which the validity of the consent or certificate cannot be questioned in any legal proceedings. The Applications are available for public inspection, free of charge, at Council’s office during ordinary office hours.

Written applications, quoting file no IS/POS/183 should be addressed to the General Manager. Council uses an objective selection and recruitment process and welcomes applications from anyone who is qualified for this position. Applications close 4.00pm Monday 19 March 2012.

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

IS/POS/178 (Re-Advertised) $48,191 - $50,601 4.00pm, Friday 16 March 2012

CASUAL RESOURCE & WASTE COLLECTOR Council has a casual position available in the Environmental Services Division to relieve on the Resource and Waste collection vehicles, Transfer Stations, weekend services at Michelago and Smiths Road, as well as operate the weighbridge and Scrapmart located at the Cooma Landfill. Further information can be obtained by contacting Ken Silich, Resource and Waste Manager on (02) 6455 1920. An information package is available on Council’s website: www.cooma.nsw.gov.au File Ref: Salary System Grade: Work Hours: Applications Close:

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

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST GRAVEL FOR ROADS IN THE SHIRE

TENDER 7/2011 SALE OF VEHICLE

Council has an ongoing need to provide gravel suitable for use on the rural road network across the Shire. Council is keen to hear from local landowners who are interested in working with us to develop suitable gravel sources. If you believe you have a gravel source that may assist Council please contact our Works Manager, Arthur Wilkinson on 6455 1801.

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

PUBLIC MEETING COOMA’S BIKE PLAN A Public Meeting will be held on Tuesday 27 March 2012 at 2.00pm in the Council Chambers, to discuss the Cooma Bike Plan, Survey results and set priorities for Cooma’s bike network. All interested parties are welcome to attend. For any queries please contact Mark Cooper on 0412 648 015.

Tender Documents may be obtained from the reception counter at Council’s Commissioner Street offices or by telephoning (02) 6455 1778. Further information may be obtained from the Fleet Manager Stuart Sturgeon on (02) 6455 1850. The highest or any tender is not necessarily accepted.

SENIOR STAFF

Mayor Dean Lynch 0419 295 954

Deputy Mayor Bronnie Taylor 0427 546 299

Councillor Martin Hughes 0405 209 685

Councillor Tony Kaltoum 6452 1730

Councillor Jenny Lawlis 6454 4127

Councillor Steph McDonald 0408 425 430

Councillor Roger Norton 0411 885 775

Councillor Jack Nott 6452 2354

Councillor Winston Phillips 0487 430 000

COUNCIL CONTACT DETAILS

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

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COOMA-MONARO SHIRE COUNCIL WEEKLY NEWS AND COMMUNITY INFORMATION SENIOR’S WEEK CONCERT Cooma Monaro Shire Council’s Aged Care Services will be holding a Senior’s Week Concert on Wednesday 21 March, 2012 at the Cooma Multi Function Centre with doors opening at 10am. All Seniors are welcome. Cost is $5.00 to be paid at the doors.

Council staff were kept very busy filling sandbags during the emergency. In excess of 4,000 bags were filled by Council Staff, RFS Volunteers and the SES over a four day period to meet the demand.

The morning includes a performance by the Older Women’s Network Group from Sydney followed by a morning tea. There will be exhibits by Cooma Mobility Trends, Lightning Mobility and Total Mobility on different aids to assist people maintain mobility and independence. Bookings are essential and can be made by phoning Cooma Aged Care Services on 64554000 or 64554010 by Wednesday 16 March, 2012.

NSW LONG TERM TRANSPORT MASTER PLAN DISCUSSION PAPER RELEASED Transport for NSW has released the NSW Long Term Transport Master Plan Discussion Paper. A copy can be downloaded at www.transportmasterplan.nsw. gov.au. The purpose of the Discussion Paper is to: • Examine the issues, challenges and opportunities facing the transport system in Sydney and across NSW. • Put forward some options to stimulate debate, in particular asking how innovation and carefully integrated planning and investment might achieve a sustainable transport system that meets the state’s needs. • Seek views from the community and industry on how the NSW Long Term Transport Master Plan should respond to the issues, challenges and opportunities facing the transport system.

Due to the possible risk of flooding at the Emergency Operations Centre at Polo Flat the Emergency Management Team were relocated to the Offices at the Council Chambers

MARCH WHAT’S ON

Submissions can be made by emailing masterplan@transport.nsw.gov.au or posting to the following address: The NSW Long Term Transport Master Plan team Transport for NSW PO Box K659 Haymarket NSW 1240 Submissions will close on 27 April 2012 and feed into the draft NSW Long Term Transport Master Plan, to be released mid-year. There will be an opportunity to comment on the draft Plan at that time. The final NSW Long Term Transport Master Plan will be released in November 2012.

STORM DAMAGE TO RURAL ROADS IN THE SHIRE During the recent rain events a great deal of damage has been caused to many rural roads in the Shire. Repairs to the roads are being prioritised to allow access to those residents whose roads became impassable.

Tuesday 13th – Thursday 15th

Arthaus Three Day Workshop – Knickerbocker, Thredbo, get creative in Thredbo this summer with Arthaus at the Knickerbocker, courses in drawing, painting and photography (Contact 1300 020 589 or www.thredbo.com.au)

Thursday 15th

Meet the Author – Karen Viggers – Monaro Regional Library, Cooma, 6pm, Karen will be talking about her books Lightkeeper’s Wife and The Stranding, supper served, books available from Monaro Books & Music for book signing, Bookings essential (Contact Cooma Library 6455 1730)

Friday 16th – Sunday 18th

NSW Interschool Mountain Bike Championships – Thredbo, Downhill (DH), 4X and Cross-Country (XC) Championships, gives riders a special chance to experience mountain biking and the enthusiasm and energy of this popular sport in a competitive, educational and supportive atmosphere (Contact 6457 6282)

Saturday 17th

Sharyn’s Collection – Cooma Public School little Hall, Commissioner Street, 10am to 3pm, Entry $5 includes morning and afternoon tea, an exhibition of antique & vintage linens, laces, embroidery crochet and much more, proceeds to Parkinson’s Disease Research (Contact Sharyn 6452 3211) Tumbarumba Show – Tumbarumba (Contact 6948 3579) Bombala Show – Bombala showground, local produce, livestock, art and craft, flowers, photography, horse events, wood chopping etc, stalls and activities for the children (Contact 6458 4622) Buckley’s Crossing Hotel Markets - Dalgety, local produce and craft markets, 10am to 2pm (Contact 6456 5023)

Saturday 17th – Sunday 18th

Arthaus Two Day Workshop – Knickerbocker, Thredbo, get creative in Thredbo this summer with Arthaus at the Knickerbocker, courses in drawing, painting and photography (Contact 1300 020 589 or www.thredbo.com.au)

Sunday 18th

Cooma Rotary High Country Markets – Centennial Park, Cooma – Hosted by Cooma Rotary Club (Contact 6452 1186) Multicultural Community Festival Harmony Day 2012 – Centennial Park, Cooma, market stalls, international food, dancing, performance, 9 to 3, (Contact Yvi 0458 523 457)

Friday 23rd – Sunday 25th

Thredbo Jazz, Funk & Groove Festival – Thredbo, not for profit community festival is a 3 day celebration of jazz music, delicious food and great wines set in the picturesque Thredbo Village, right in the heart of the spectacular Snowy Mountains (Contact http://www.thredbojazz.com.au)

Saturday 24th

Royal Military College Duntroon Band – Cooma Multifunction Centre, 2pm, adults $20, concession $15, tickets available from Cooma Visitors Centre, hosted by Sir William Hudson Memorial Centre Aged Care Facility. West Papuan Solidarity Night – Jindabyne Town Hall, 7pm, gold coin donation, over 16 years entry (Contact Paul 0428 613 690)

Saturday 24th- Sunday 25th

Relay for Life – Nijong Oval, 9.30 to 10.00 am, Who will you relay for? (Contact 4223 0210, tracyt@nswcc.org.au)

Due to the ongoing weather conditions motorists are asked to drive with caution due to road surface damage on the flood affected roads

Billilingra Road has received significant damage along its length including this damage to the approaches to the bridge over the Murrumbidgee River

Kybeyan Road received significant damage to several sections of the road.

SENIOR STAFF

Mayor Dean Lynch 0419 295 954

Deputy Mayor Bronnie Taylor 0427 546 299

Councillor Martin Hughes 0405 209 685

Councillor Tony Kaltoum 6452 1730

Councillor Jenny Lawlis 6454 4127

Councillor Steph McDonald 0408 425 430

Councillor Roger Norton 0411 885 775

Councillor Jack Nott 6452 2354

Councillor Winston Phillips 0487 430 000

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New vet joins the team Snowy Mountains Veterinary Group has a new veterinary surgeon, Colin Taylor, who joined the team this month. Colin is a graduate of the University of Queensland and has just moved from Broome in Western Australia, to work in Cooma. Colin has also worked in Sydney and Perth before moving to Broome. Colin and his wife Judy and children Will and Molly are currently adjusting to the Monaro climate, with Will just starting school this year. Already Colin has noticed marked differences between the Monaro and the West Kimberley, not least of which is the way rodeos are conducted on either side of the country. Colin’s areas of interest in veterinary practise includes cattle work, small animals and general small animal surgery. He will certainly have a diverse range of opportunities working on the Monaro. Colin and his family are looking forward to being closer to relatives in Sydney.

New vet at Snowy Mountains Veterinary Group, Colin Taylor and ‘Jenny’.

Claire’s Carousel Welcome readers to Claire’s Carousel where I invite you to join me as I explore some of the social events and community happenings in our region. If you would like to tell me of your special outings or have community events coming up please phone me on 6452 3137, mobile 0434 352 992 or email spray5@optusnet.com.au BIRTHDAYS GALORE! March seems to be a very popular time for birthdays and amongst those celebrating are Philip Blyton who celebrated with family and a surprise visit from his son David all the way from Perth, West Australia – what a lovely birthday surprise. Margaret Echarri celebrated with friends at Cooma Chinatown and enjoyed her many phone calls from family and last but not least David Price who hosted a dinner party last Friday night attended by Pastor Gary Reurich and wife Merilyn, Marilyn Spellman, Dr Leayrod and many other friends of David’s. David did most of the catering himself and enjoyed setting the dinner table in a party theme. Many happy returns of the day to you all. VISIT TO VIETNAM Les Smith and Margaret Echarri have just arrived back from a relative’s wedding in Saigon. Twelve relatives and close friends from Australia attended. Les’s nephew David Brodie married Hoa Dang who he had met while working in Vietnam. How different is their ceremony to ours – David’s Mother presented him with seven red large dishes containing fruit, vegetables, eggs, chicken, biscuits, cakes and chocolates which represent “you will never be hungry”. This dish was then covered with a red and gold material – a very interesting ceremony, followed yet again by the exchanging of rings and signing of documents. A three-hour rest followed by a magnificent reception in an elegant restaurant attended by 270 guests who were in awe at Hoa’s white wedding gown which she had changed into after the morning ceremonies. Margaret and Les spent extra days in Saigon sightseeing and admiring the New Year decorations which were spectacular. A moving memory

was hearing about the 6am floating markets” where 60 boats were selling their goods to villagers who arrived in their smaller boats to buy – how different we all live? Towards the end of their stay they visited Halong Bay, this Bay features over 3,000 islands that rise out of the sea, very unique and a favourite spot for Americans, British and Australian tourists. Margaret and Les found the Vietnamese people so friendly and wanting to get on with their lives despite the long history of war. They were fascinated that Margaret and Les were aged in their 80s and travelling so far from their Australian families! - a memorable trip they tell me. CLAIMING THE DATE. You are invited to a Gala Garden Day on Saturday April 21 by the Nimmitabel District Gardens Club. There will be three interesting gardens to inspect, great food, plant stall, raffles, books, homewares and garden sculptures. The three gardens are Historic Bobundara, Shirley and Rockybah Cost is $30 for the day and bookings can be made by phoning Sue on 6454 6210 or Marie on 6454 6248. WELL BEING EXPO This Expo celebrates healthy bodies and healthy minds and will be held on Saturday April 14 at the Multifunction Centre commencing 9am and closing at 4pm. There will be Therapists, workshops, demonstrations, samples, new products, vouchers and entry is only $2 per person. Food and drink will be available. A very interesting day for the whole family. AN INVITATION The Dialysis Committee invite you to visit their stall next Sunday at the Rotary Markets to find out all about the proposed Satellite room planned for Cooma Hospital. Brochures will be available. This Satellite Room, now in the planning stage will prevent patients having to travel to Canberra three times a week for treatment. Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson Dugald Mitchell, Barbarea Scanes and Committee Members will be manning the stall.

Wednesday March 14, 2012

Business Post

Cooma Motor Engineers re-established in Polo Flat Lisa Ashurst One of Cooma’s oldest companies is back in business with a new product line about which new owner, Mike Cattermole, is very enthusiastic. Initially a Nissan Dealership in Cooma until five years ago, Cooma Motor Engineers has returned under its original name but is now a whole new manufacturing and retail business operating in Polo Flat. “Basically we’re starting again” Mr Cattermole said “but this time we’re doing caravans as well as cars!” While still a licensed motor vehicle/used car dealer, Mike and his team have taken on the caravan business in a major way and is now manufacturing new, ultramodern, stylish caravans on behalf of GrandCruiser Caravans of Newcastle at the Cooma Motor Engineers premises at Polo Flat. The up-market GrandCruiser Platinum Collection is strong, attractive and very comfortable and according to Mike “They are the best insulated caravans on the market and possibly the world’s best caravan!” Apart from manufacturing the GrandCruiser locally, Cooma Motor Engineers is also the Australian distributor for the totally unique Britishbuilt Silver Bullet caravans which are a stand-out with their clever design features, candy-coloured interiors and brilliant mirror-finish exteriors. Cooma Motor Engineers import the Silver Bullets to Australia as per order. Mike intends to continue dealing in used cars and is also looking to have a consignment yard for people wanting to sell their own caravans. Cooma Motor Engineers is back and it’s business as usual!

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Wednesday March 14, 2012

Cooma Show 2012

Cooma Show president Gail Eastaway with the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC.

Above: Local school children form a guard of honor for Her Excellency. Right: Miranda, Florance and Ivy McGufficke were lucky enough to lunch with the GovernorGeneral. Left: New P & A A life Member Greg McGufficke. with his grand-daughters.

Above: Mayor Dean Lynch with Her Excellency and Mr Bryce at the opening.

Above: ANU Medical students were kept busy, taking blood pressure and other health checks. Above right: The “Save the cow” relay. Right: The SMCS Band. Left: The Federation Guard Precision Drill Team.

Grassroots

Wednesday March 14, 2012

Monaro Ram of the Year

“Local bloke” gains his second degree

William Lloyd who recently completed an Agronomist degree.

The Monaro Merino Association conducted the final of the Monaro Ram of the Year competition at Westpac Cooma Show last week. Conrayn Merino Stud of Berridale took out the trophy, donated by Triton products. The ram of the year competition is conducted between the Cooma, Dalgety, Delegate and Nimmitabel shows, with the final being held at different shows each year on a rotational basis. Due to the Delegate Show being cancelled, the

final was switched to Cooma this year. The MMA is now working on its next big event, the Monaro Merino Muster, to be held at the Cooma Showground on May 3, just prior to the berridael Merino Ewe competition on May 4 and 5. Pictured are Peter Lette from Conrayn Stud with MMA president Mark Pendergast.

The friendly crew at CRT Cooma Rural have just upped their knowledge base via staff member William Lloyd who recently completed his second degree as an Agronomist. Mr Lloyd gained his first in Wagga Wagga, where he grew up, and after 37 years on the land he knew where his primary interests lay, hence his decision to study for his second degree in this field. Being a three-year course, the extra workload has meant he’s been busily combining work and study for around the last five years. “My background is mainly in pasture and cropping, as that is big in Wagga, and studying to become

an Agronomist seemed like a logical extension of what I already knew.” Mr Lloyd studied for his second degree via Adelaide and as part of a group from all over Australia. “We did it through conference calls and the Internet which was great as it allowed us to study yet still go to work.” Mr Lloyd said. The three-year university level course covered such topics as cropping, pastures and soil science, chemicals, fertilisers, plant and grass species and offered extensive all-round farming advice as well, which is great news for CRT’s clientele who can either pop in or telephone with any questions concerning farm or property.

Australian Year of the Farmer celebrates Aussie women on the land On the eve of International Women’s Day 2012, new research “The contribution of women to agribusiness is often shows the majority of Australians still think farming is ‘just overlooked by mainstream Australia. But regional areas know for men’, despite one fifth of agribusiness jobs belonging to the reality is that women play a hugely important role across women. all areas of the industry.” The research, conducted as part of altitudinal According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics most benchmarking for the Australian Year of the Farmer 2012 recent labour force data, of the 250,000 agribusiness jobs in campaign, found 92% of Australians think that men are Australia, more than 50,000 belong to women. likely to work in agriculture, farming and related businesses, “International Women’s Day is the perfect occasion to but only 40% think women are likely to pursue these recognise and appreciate the role Australian women in opportunities. agriculture play in feeding, clothing and sheltering us all. However, when asked to think about their own careers, There are so many wonderful stores to tell,” Mr Bruem said. the difference between the genders was negligible, with 18% Cath Ford, who runs the largest certified organic of males and 16% of females indicating they would consider macadamia and coffee plantation in New South Wales, a career in agribusiness. entered the world of agribusiness when she converted a The result was similarly close when the 2000 respondents were asked if they would encourage their children to take up a career in agribusiness, with 49% of females and 50% of males indicating they would. Australian Year of the Farmer’s newest Ambassador, Channel 9’s Catriona Rowntree, said the results confirmed a long-standing, but ultimately bogus stereotype; that careers in agribusiness are generally male-dominated. “This assumption is a load of rubbish,” Ms Rowntree said. “The Australian agricultural sector is thriving with enthusiastic successful young women ranging from jillaroos and farm hands, to THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 2012 researchers, agronomists and CEOs of multinational COOMA SALEYARDS organisations. They’re passionate, positive and powerful.” Entries are now being received for this Feature Monaro Sale. Elders at Adelong and Tumut will Year of the Farmer co-founder and Chairperson have their feature weaner sale the day before Philip Bruem AM said the results pointed to an which will attract buyers for the 2 day calf sales. interesting anomaly. Call Rob or Tim for an on farm inspection. “The massive gulf between the perceived Please book early to allow for detailed suitability of careers in agribusiness for males (92%) advertising. as compared to females (40%) is remarkable – especially when in their assessment of the suitability COOMA OFFICE (02) 6452 1000 of a career in agribusiness for themselves, or their ROB NICHOLL TIM SCHOFIELD children, males and females were almost identical,” 0428 973 520 0428 526 733 Mr Bruem said.

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lychee farm into a macadamia and coffee plantation. Today the plantation is profitable and sustainable and features approximately 8,000 macadamia trees and 3,000 coffee trees on 110 acres. Cath, who hails from a banking background, said there were countless opportunities for women seeking a rewarding and fulfilling career in agribusiness. “There is more to agribusiness than driving a tractor across a paddock. In fact women are said to account for one third of the management positions in agribusiness,” Cath said. “Agribusiness offers women dynamic and rewarding career paths and also provides an incredible opportunity to contribute to the prosperity of local communities and to the broader economy.”

Your Prime Time TV Guide

March 14–20

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

6.00 Breakfast. 9.30 Business. 10.00 Real Chinese. 10.15 La Mappa Misteriosa. 10.35 BTN. 11.00 Restoration Home. 12.00 Midday. 12.30 Sherlock Holmes. (PG) 1.30 At The Movies. 2.00 Question Time. 3.00 Children’s. 6.00 River Cottage. 6.50 Minuscule. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Catalyst. Return. 8.30 The Straits. (M) 9.30 Whitechapel. (M) 10.15 Lateline. 10.50 Business. 11.20 Museum Of Life.

6.00 Breakfast. 9.30 Business. 10.05 Noah & Saskia. 10.30 What I Wrote. 10.35 Arrows Of Desire. (PG) 11.00 Catalyst. 11.30 One Plus One. 12.00 Midday. 12.30 Dalziel & Pascoe. (M) 2.00 Monarch Of The Glen. 3.00 Children’s. 6.00 Grand Designs Revisited. 6.50 Minuscule. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30 ACT. 8.00 QI. 8.30 Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries. (M) 9.30 Luther. Final. (M) 10.25 Lateline. 11.05 In Gordon St Tonight.

6.00 Rage. 10.00 Rage. (PG) 11.00 Spicks & Specks. (PG) 11.30 7.30 ACT. 12.00 Foreign Correspondent. 12.30 Australian Story. 1.00 Talking Heads. 1.30 Movie: To Sir, With Love. (1967) (PG) 3.10 Movie: Don’t Knock The Rock. (1956) (PG) 4.35 QI. 5.05 Whale Shark. 5.55 At The Movies: Short Cuts. (PG) 6.10 Minder. Final. 7.00 News. 7.30 New Tricks. (PG) 8.30 Spooks. (M) 9.35 Strike Back. (M) 10.20 Jonathan Ross. 11.05 Ashes To Ashes. Final. (M

6.00 Rage. 6.30 Children’s. 9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Business. 10.30 Offsiders. 11.00 Asia Pacific. 11.30 Songs. 12.00 Landline. 1.05 Independents. 2.00 Ascent Of Money. 3.00 Last Night Of The Proms. 4.30 Book Club. (PG) 5.00 How Earth Made Us. 6.00 Best Of Collectors. 6.30 Compass. (PG) 7.00 News. 7.30 Miniseries: Great Expectations. (2011) (PG) 8.35 Waking The Dead. (M) 9.30 Fry’s Planet Word. (M) 10.30 Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries. (M) 11.25 Movie: Stage Beauty. (2004) (M)

6.00 Breakfast. 9.30 Business. 10.00 Backyard Science. 10.25 Science Clips. 10.35 Ace Day Jobs. 10.40 Nile. 10.55 Catalyst Bytes. 11.00 Landline. 12.00 Midday. 12.30 Miniseries: Great Expectations. (PG) 1.30 New Inventors. 2.00 Question Time. 3.00 Children’s. 6.00 Grand Designs Revisited. 6.50 Minuscule. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Australian Story. 8.30 Four Corners. 9.20 Media Watch. 9.35 Q&A. 10.35 Lateline. 11.10 Business. 11.40 Spooks. (M)

6.00 Breakfast. 9.30 Business. 10.00 BTN. 10.25 Australia’s Heritage. 10.30 Australian PMs. 10.35 My Place. 11.00 Big Ideas. 12.00 Midday. 12.30 Q&A. 1.30 Compass. (PG) 2.00 Question Time. 3.00 Children’s. 6.00 A Farmer’s Life For Me. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Foreign Correspondent. 8.30 Lake Eyre. 10.00 Artscape. (PG) 10.35 Lateline. 11.10 Business. 11.40 Four Corners. 12.25 Media Watch. 12.40 Question Time.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 News. 12.00 Movie: Hush Little Baby. (2007) (M) 2.00 Dr Oz. (PG) 3.00 Surf Patrol. 3.30 Toybox. 4.00 Lab Rats. 4.30 News. 5.30 Deal Or No Deal. 6.00 News. 6.30 Today Tonight. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PG) 8.30 Please Marry My Boy. (PG) 9.30 The Amazing Race. (PG) 10.30 How I Met Your Mother. (PG) 11.30 Marriage Ref. (PG)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 News. 12.00 Movie: Victor. (2008) (M) 2.00 Dr Oz. (PG) 3.00 Surf Patrol. 3.30 Toybox. 4.00 Lab Rats. 4.30 News. 5.30 Deal Or No Deal. 6.00 News. 6.30 Today Tonight. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PG) 8.30 Grey’s Anatomy. (M) 9.30 Desperate Housewives. (M) 10.30 Private Practice. (M) 11.30 30 Rock. (M)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 News. 12.00 Movie: Miracle On The I-880. (1993) (M) 2.00 Dr Oz. (PG) 3.00 Surf Patrol. 3.30 Toybox. 4.00 Lab Rats. 4.30 News. 5.30 Deal Or No Deal. 6.00 News. 6.30 Today Tonight. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 Better Homes And Gardens. 9.00 Movie: Slumdog Millionaire. (2008) (MA15+) Dev Patel, Freida Pinto, Anil Kapoor, Saurabh Shukla. 11.30 Movie: Kingdom Of Heaven. (2005) (M) Orlando Bloom, Liam Neeson, Jeremy Irons.

6.00 Stitch! 6.30 Handy Manny. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 9.00 Saturday Disney. 11.00 Possum’s Club. 11.30 Zeke’s Pad. 12.00 Sally Bollywood. 12.30 Dive Olly Dive! 1.00 DaVincibles. 1.30 Movie: Because Of WinnDixie. (2005) (PG) 3.30 Movie: Eloise At The Plaza. (2003) 5.30 Sydney Weekender. 6.00 News. 6.30 Movie: Bedtime Stories. (2008) Adam Sandler, Keri Russell. 8.35 Movie: Green Zone. (2010) (M) Matt Damon. 11.00 Movie: The Great Outdoors. (1988) (PG) Dan Aykroyd, John Candy.

6.00 Garner Ted Armstrong. 6.30 Creflo Dollar. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 World’s Strictest Parents. (PG) 11.00 The One. Final. (PG) 1.15 Minute To Win It. (PG) 2.15 Movie: Bring It On: Fight To The Finish. (2009) (PG) 4.15 Fawlty Towers. (PG) 5.00 NZ On A Plate. 5.30 Mercurio’s Menu. 6.00 News. 6.30 Sunday Night. 7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PG) 8.30 Castle. (M) 10.30 Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior. (M) 11.30 Forensic Investigators. (M)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 News. 12.00 Movie: Jesse Stone: Night Passage. (2006) (M) 2.00 Dr Oz. (M) 3.00 Surf Patrol. 3.30 Toybox. 4.00 Lab Rats. 4.30 News. 5.30 Deal Or No Deal. 6.00 News. 6.30 Today Tonight. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PG) 9.00 Revenge. (M) 10.00 How I Met Your Mother. (PG) 10.30 Happy Endings. (PG) 11.30 Sports Fever. (M) 12.30 Picture This. (PG)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 News. 12.00 Movie: Murder 101: The Locked Room Mystery. (2008) (M) 2.00 Dr Oz. (PG) 3.00 Surf Patrol. (PG) 3.30 Toybox. 4.00 Lab Rats. 4.30 News. 5.30 Deal Or No Deal. 6.00 News. 6.30 Today Tonight. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PG) 8.30 Packed To The Rafters. (PG) 9.30 Parenthood. (PG) 10.30 Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior. (M) 11.30 Royal Pains. (M) 12.30 Sons & Daughters.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Mornings. (PG) 11.00 News. 12.00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. (PG) 1.00 The View. (PG) 2.00 Days Of Our Lives. (PG) 3.00 Alive & Cooking. 3.30 Hi-5. 4.00 Kitchen Whiz. 4.30 News. 5.30 Hot Seat. 6.00 News. 6.30 WIN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Big Bang Theory. (PG) 8.30 The Mentalist. Return. (M) 9.30 Unforgettable. Return. (M) 10.30 CSI: Miami. (M) 11.30 Weeds. (MA15+)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Mornings. (PG) 11.00 News. 12.00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. (PG) 1.00 The View. (PG) 2.00 Days Of Our Lives. (PG) 3.00 Alive & Cooking. 3.30 Hi-5. 4.00 Kitchen Whiz. 4.30 News. 5.30 Hot Seat. 6.00 News. 6.30 WIN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Earthflight: Europe. (PG) 8.30 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. (M) 9.30 NRL Footy Show. (M) 11.00 WIN News. 11.30 AFL Footy Show. Return. (M)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Mornings. (PG) 11.00 News. 12.00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. (PG) 1.00 The View. (PG) 2.00 Days Of Our Lives. (PG) 3.00 Alive & Cooking. 3.30 Hi-5. 4.00 Kitchen Whiz. 4.30 News. 5.30 Hot Seat. 6.00 News. 6.30 WIN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 3. St George Illawarra Dragons v Wests Tigers. 9.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 3. Newcastle Knights v Brisbane Broncos. 11.30 WIN News.

6.00 Diego! 6.30 Dora. 7.00 Today. 9.00 Mornings: Saturday. 11.00 Kids’ WB. 11.05 Ben 10. (PG) 11.30 Thundercats. (PG) 12.00 Wakkaville. 12.30 Pixel Pinkie. 1.00 GASP! 1.30 G2G. 2.00 Saddle Club. 2.30 Kitchen Whiz. 3.00 Fresh Prince. 3.30 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG) 4.30 Fishing. 5.00 News. 5.30 Getaway. (PG) 6.00 News. 6.30 Australia’s Funniest Home Videos. (PG) 7.40 Movie: Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire. (2005) (PG) 11.00 Movie: The Final Cut. (2004) (M)

6.00 Diego! 6.30 Dora. 7.00 Today. 10.00 Wide World Of Sports. 11.00 NRL Sunday Footy Show. 1.00 Australian Open of Surfing. Highlights. 1.30 Kitchen Whiz. 2.00 Movie: Hotel Paradiso. (1966) (PG) 4.00 Rugby League. NRL. Penrith Panthers v South Sydney Rabbitohs. 6.00 News. 6.30 The Great Barrier Reef. (PG) 7.30 60 Minutes. 8.30 The Mentalist. (M) 9.30 CSI: Miami. (AV15+) 10.30 Australian Families Of Crime: Mother Of Evil – Pettingill. (AV15+) 11.30 The Apprentice. (PG)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Mornings. (PG) 11.00 News. 12.00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. (PG) 1.00 The View. (PG) 2.00 Days Of Our Lives. (PG) 3.00 Alive & Cooking. 3.30 Hi-5. 4.00 Kitchen Whiz. 4.30 News. 5.30 Hot Seat. 6.00 News. 6.30 WIN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Big Bang Theory. (PG) 8.00 Big Bang Theory. (PG) 8.30 Alcatraz. (M) 9.30 Person Of Interest. (M) 10.30 To Be Advised. 11.30 Super Rugby Extra Time.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Mornings. (PG) 11.00 News. 12.00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. (PG) 1.00 The View. (PG) 2.00 Days Of Our Lives. (PG) 3.00 Alive & Cooking. 3.30 Hi-5. 4.00 Kitchen Whiz. 4.30 News. 5.30 Hot Seat. 6.00 News. 6.30 WIN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Big Bang Theory. (PG) 8.00 2 Broke Girls. (PG) 8.30 2 Broke Girls. (M) 9.00 Two And A Half Men. (M) 9.30 Top Gear. (PG) 11.00 Kitchen Nightmares USA. (MA15+)

6.00 Breakfast. 9.00 Circle. (PG) 11.30 The Workers. 12.00 Dr Phil. (M) 1.00 The Doctors. (PG) 2.00 Ready Steady Cook. (PG) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Good Chef Bad Chef. 4.00 Totally Wild. 4.30 Bold & The Beautiful. 5.00 News. 6.00 Project. 7.00 Biggest Loser Singles. (PG) 8.00 Talkin’ ’Bout Your Generation. (PG) 9.10 The Good Wife. (M) 10.10 NCIS. (M) 11.10 Medium. (M)

6.00 Breakfast. 9.00 Circle. (PG) 11.30 The Workers. 12.00 Dr Phil. (M) 1.00 The Doctors. (PG) 2.00 Ready Steady Cook. (PG) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Good Chef Bad Chef. 4.00 Scope. 4.30 Bold & The Beautiful. 5.00 News. 6.00 Project. 7.00 Biggest Loser Singles. (PG) 8.00 Swimming. Australian Championships. Day 1. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. (M) 9.30 Law & Order: SVU. (MA15+) 10.30 A Gifted Man. (PG) 11.30 Letterman. (PG)

6.00 Breakfast. 9.00 Circle. (PG) 11.30 The Workers. 12.00 Dr Phil. (PG) 1.00 The Doctors. (PG) 2.00 Ready Steady Cook. (PG) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Good Chef Bad Chef. 4.00 H2O. 4.30 Bold & The Beautiful. 5.00 News. 6.00 Project. 7.00 Biggest Loser Singles. (PG) 7.30 Swimming. Australian Championships. Day 2. 8.30 To Be Advised. 11.00 Movie: Sunshine State. (2002) (M) Edie Falco, Angela Bassett.

6.00 Fraser Island. 7.00 Dex Hamilton. 7.30 Pearlie. 8.00 H2O. 8.30 Totally Wild. 9.00 Scope. 9.30 Good Chef Bad Chef. 10.30 Hot 30. (PG) 11.30 Radar. (PG) 12.00 F1. Race 1. Australian GP. Practice & Qualifying sessions. 6.00 Rules Of Engagement. (PG) 6.30 Talkin’ ’Bout Your Generation. (PG) 7.30 Swimming. Australian Championships. Day 3. 8.30 Graham Norton. (PG) 9.30 Idiot Abroad. (M) 10.30 Movie: What Just Happened. (2008) (M)

6.00 Mass. 6.30 Hillsong. 7.00 Totally Australia. 8.00 Independent Future. 9.00 Hot 30. 10.00 Hot 30. (PG) 12.00 F1. Race 1. Australian GP. Race day. 6.45 Young Talent Time. 7.45 Modern Family. (PG) 8.15 New Girl. (PG) 8.45 Homeland. (M) In the wake of the explosion, Saul arrives at the hospital to find Carrie acting strangely. Brody decides to take his family away on a weekend trip. 9.50 House. (M) 10.50 To Be Advised.

6.00 Breakfast. 9.00 Circle. (PG) 11.30 The Workers. 12.00 Dr Phil. (PG) 1.00 The Doctors. (PG) 2.00 Ready Steady Cook. (PG) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Good Chef Bad Chef. 4.00 Totally Wild. 4.30 Bold & The Beautiful. 5.00 News. 6.00 Project. 7.00 Biggest Loser Singles. (PG) 8.00 Swimming. Australian Championships. Day 4. 8.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M) 9.30 Hawaii Five-0. (M) 10.30 Medium. (M) 11.30 Letterman. (PG)

6.00 Breakfast. 9.00 Circle. (PG) 11.30 The Workers. 12.00 Dr Phil. (PG) 1.00 The Doctors. (PG) 2.00 Ready Steady Cook. (PG) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Good Chef Bad Chef. 4.00 Totally Wild. 4.30 Bold & The Beautiful. 5.00 News. 6.00 Project. 7.00 Biggest Loser Singles. (PG) 8.00 Swimming. Australian Championships. Day 5. 8.30 NCIS. (M) 9.30 NCIS. (M) 10.30 Law & Order: UK. (M) 11.30 Letterman. (PG)

6.00 WorldWatch. 6.30 Champions League. Round of 16. Bayern Munich v Basel. 2nd leg. 9.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Dateline. 2.00 Insight. 3.00 Letters & Numbers. 3.30 Al Jazeera. 4.00 Journal. 4.30 NewsHour. 5.30 Global Village. 6.00 Letters & Numbers. 6.30 News. 7.30 Luke Gamble’s Vet Adventures. Final. (PG) 8.30 Arctic With Bruce Parry: Canada. (M) 9.30 Empire. (PG) 10.30 News. 11.05 Movie: Rivals. (2008) (AV15+)

6.00 WorldWatch. 6.30 Champions League. Round of 16. Real Madrid v CSKA Moscow. 2nd leg. 9.00 WorldWatch. 3.00 Letters & Numbers. 3.30 Al Jazeera. 4.00 Journal. 4.30 NewsHour. 5.30 Global Village. 6.00 Letters & Numbers. 6.30 News. 7.30 Luke Nguyen. 8.00 Food Safari. 8.30 The Spice Trail. (PG) 9.35 24 Hours In Emergency. (M) 10.30 News. 11.05 Champions League Hour.

6.00 WorldWatch. 6.45 Soccer. UEFA Europa League. Round of 16. 2nd leg. 9.10 WorldWatch. 3.00 Letters & Numbers. 3.30 Al Jazeera. 4.00 Journal. 4.30 NewsHour. 5.30 Global Village. 6.00 Letters & Numbers. 6.30 News. 7.30 Coast: Whitstable To Isle Of Wight. 8.30 God In America: A New Light. (PG) 9.30 As It Happened: The Real M*A*S*H. (M) 10.30 News. 11.05 Movie: Manhood. (2007) (MA15+)

6.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Leonard Cohen: Live At The Isle Of Wight. (PG) 2.15 Hidden History. (PG) 2.45 The Real Place. 2.55 Art In The 21st Century. 3.55 The Beauty Of Maps. 4.30 NewsHour. 5.35 Hot Cities. Final. (PG) 6.30 News. 7.35 Monster Moves: Mountain Mission. Final. 8.30 RocKwiz. (PG) 9.15 Mad Men. (PG) 11.05 Movie: SPL. (2005) (AV15+) Donnie Yen, Simon Yam, Sammo Hung.

6.00 WorldWatch. 8.30 PopAsia. 10.30 UEFA Europa League Highlights. 11.00 Soccer. Match highlights. 12.00 Champions League Magazine. 12.30 Speedweek. 2.30 Al Jazeera. 3.30 ADbc. (PG) 4.00 Kick. 4.30 Living Black. Return. 5.00 Cycling Central. 6.00 Thalassa. 6.30 News. 7.30 Becoming Human – Last Human Standing. (PG) 8.30 Brave New World With Stephen Hawking. (PG) 9.30 Movie: Welcome. (2009) (M) 11.30 Celtic Thunder.

6.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Movie: The Homecoming. (2007) (M) 2.45 Spacefiles. 3.00 Letters & Numbers. 3.30 Al Jazeera. 4.00 Journal. 4.30 FIFA Futbol Mundial. 5.00 The Crew. 5.30 Living Black. 6.00 Letters & Numbers. 6.30 News. 7.30 MythBusters. (PG) 8.30 James May’s Man Lab. (PG) 9.30 Danger 5. (M) 10.05 The Ricky Gervais Show. (M) 10.30 News. 11.05 The World Game.

6.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Movie: The New Mankind. (2007) (M) 3.00 Letters & Numbers. 3.30 Al Jazeera. 4.00 Journal. 4.30 NewsHour. 5.30 Global Village. 6.00 Letters & Numbers. 6.30 News. 7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? Georgie Parker. (PG) 8.30 Insight. 9.30 Dateline. 10.30 News. 11.05 Movie: My Dear Enemy. (2008) (PG) Jeon Do-yeon, Ha Jungwoo, Choi Il-hwa.

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WEDNESDAY 6.00 Breakfast. 9.30 Business. 9.55 Technology Explained. 10.00 For The Juniors. 10.15 Cyberchase. 10.40 Our Animals. 10.45 BTN Special. 11.00 Big Ideas. 12.00 Midday. 12.30 Press Club. 1.30 Wonder Years. (PG) 2.00 Question Time. 3.00 Children’s. 6.00 Restoration Home. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Woodley. 8.30 In Gordon St Tonight. 9.30 Outland. Final. (PG) 9.55 At The Movies. 10.25 Lateline. 11.00 Business. 11.30 Lawrence Leung. (PG).

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MONDAY

TUESDAY

6.00 Driver Dan’s Story Train. 6.15 Pajanimals. 6.30 In The Night Garden. 7.00 Spicks & Specks. (PG) 7.30 Dr Who. (PG) 8.30 The Last Man Standing. (M) 9.30 Misfits. (MA15+) 10.20 The Straits. (M) 11.20 Being Human. (M)

6.00 Driver Dan’s Story Train. 6.15 Pajanimals. 6.30 In The Night Garden. 7.00 Woodley. 7.30 In Gordon St Tonight. 8.30 Movie: Malcolm. (1986) (M) Colin Friels, John Hargreaves, Lindy Davies. 9.50 Movie: Oyster Farmer. (2004) (M) 11.20 Misfits. (MA15+)

6.00 Driver Dan’s Story Train. 6.15 Pajanimals. 6.30 In The Night Garden. 7.00 At The Movies. 7.30 Dragons’ Den. 8.30 Sunday Best: The King Of Kong. (PG) 9.55 Louis Theroux’s Weird Weekends. (M) 10.45 Jonathan Ross. 11.30 Later…With Jools Holland.

6.00 Driver Dan’s Story Train. 6.15 Pajanimals. 6.30 In The Night Garden. 7.00 Spicks & Specks. (PG) 7.30 Dr Who. (PG) 8.30 Louis Theroux’s Weird Weekends: Wrestling. (M) 9.30 The Tudors. (M) 10.30 Kitchen Cabinet. 11.00 Dragons’ Den.

6.00 Driver Dan’s Story Train. 6.15 Pajanimals. 6.30 In The Night Garden. 7.00 Spicks & Specks. 7.30 Dr Who. (PG) 8.30 Good Game. 9.00 Pete Versus Life. (M) 9.30 Green Wing. (M) 10.20 Lewis Black’s “Root Of All Evil”. (M) 10.45 Arrested Development. (PG) 11.10 Torchwood. (PG)

6.00 Dani’s House. 6.30 Dance Academy. 7.00 Deadly 60. 7.30 Total Drama World Tour. 7.55 News On 3. 8.00 Total Drama World Tour. 8.25 Almost Naked Animals. 8.35 Sadie J: Sneak Peek. 9.05 Close.

6.00 Dani’s House. 6.30 Dancing Down Under. New series. 7.00 Deadly 60. 7.30 Prank Patrol. Final. 7.55 News On 3. 8.00 Splatalot. 8.25 Kaeloo. 8.35 Good Game: SP. Hex, Bajo and Darren look at the latest in the Australian video game scene. 9.00 Close.

6.00 Deadly 60. 6.30 The Slammer. 7.00 Big Babies. Final. 7.15 Mal.com. Final. 7.30 Good Game: SP. Hex, Bajo and Darren look at the latest in the Australian video game scene. 7.55 News On 3. 8.00 The Tribe. 9.20 Close.

6.20 Grizzly Tales For Gruesome Kids. 6.30 Horrible Histories. (PG) 7.00 Splatalot. 7.30 Wolverine & The X-Men. 7.55 News On 3. 8.00 Deltora Quest. 8.45 Black Hole High. Tyler eavesdrops on a conversation about the new ‘gravity sensor’ Lucas has made. 9.10 Close.

6.00 Dani’s House. Final. 6.30 Dance Academy. 7.00 Deadly 60. Final. 7.30 Total Drama World Tour. 7.55 News On 3. 8.00 Total Drama World Tour. 8.25 Almost Naked Animals. 8.35 The Assistants. (PG) Follow the misadventures of four Hollywood assistants in the film industry. 9.00 Close.

6.00 Mal.com. 6.15 Big Babies. 6.30 Dance Academy. 7.00 Star Wars: The Clone Wars. (PG) 7.45 Kaeloo. 7.55 News On 3. 8.00 Total Drama World Tour. 8.25 Almost Naked Animals. 8.35 The Killian Curse. (PG) 9.05 Close.

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6.00 Bargain Hunt. 7.00 Dad’s Army. 7.30 Heartbeat. (PG) 8.30 Hetty Wainthropp Investigates. (PG) After arriving home from a trip to Australia, Hetty goes on the search for hidden treasure. 9.40 Life Begins. (PG) 10.40 Men Behaving Badly. (PG) 11.10 The Bill. (M)

6.00 Bargain Hunt. 7.00 Dad’s Army. 7.30 The Royal. (PG) 8.30 A Touch Of Frost. (M) While protecting a drugs-case witness and her son in a safe house, Frost discovers he has mislaid his winning lottery ticket. 10.50 Open All Hours. (PG) 11.30 The Bill. (M)

6.00 Bargain Hunt. 7.00 Dad’s Army. 7.30 SeaChange. (PG) 8.40 Escape To The Country. Denise Nurse visits Worcestershire to help a couple with three children, and a fourth on the way. 9.40 Escape To The Country. 10.40 Movie: Blue Streak. (1999) (M)

6.00 The Benny Hill Show. (PG) 6.30 Down To Earth. (PG) 7.30 Heartbeat. (PG) 8.30 Taggart. (M) Taggart, Jardine and Reid investigate after a man’s murder sets his son off on a journey that quickly turns into a nightmare. 11.30 Black Sheep Squadron. (PG)

6.30 The Best Of Better Homes And Gardens. 7.30 The Food Truck. (PG) 8.00 North. (PG) 8.30 Escape To The Country. 9.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 Homes Under The Hammer. 11.45 The World At War: Pacific. (PG)

6.00 Bargain Hunt. 7.00 Dad’s Army. 7.30 Heartbeat. (PG) 8.30 Hamish Macbeth. (PG) A religious leader sees the town as the new Gomorrah and Hamish as the devil. 9.30 Dangerfield. (M) 10.40 Men Behaving Badly. (PG) 11.20 Six Feet Under. (MA15+)

6.00 Bargain Hunt. 7.00 Dad’s Army. Final. 7.30 The Vicar Of Dibley. (PG) 8.30 Father Ted. (PG) 9.00 60 Minute Makeover. The team heads to Woodley, where they redecorate another home. 10.00 Homes Under The Hammer. 11.15 House Doctor.

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6.30 How I Met Your Mother. (PG) 7.30 MythBusters. (PG) 8.30 Hardcore Pawn. (M) A man tries to redeem his brother’s pawn. 9.00 Hardcore Pawn. (M) 9.30 American Pickers. (PG) 10.30 American Pickers. (PG) 11.30 Rude Tube. (M)

6.30 How I Met Your Mother. (PG) 7.30 Swamp People. (PG) 8.30 Pawn Stars. (PG) The team look to buy Revolutionary War currency. 9.00 Pawn Stars. (PG) 9.30 Operation Repo. (M) 10.30 Bear Swamp Recovery. (M) 11.00 Jail: Las Vegas Jailhouse. (M)

7.00 How I Met Your Mother. (PG) 7.30 Movie: Bill And Ted’s Excellent Adventure. (1989) (PG) Keanu Reeves, Alex Winter, George Carlin. 9.30 Movie: American Psycho. (2000) (AV15+) Christian Bale, Reese Witherspoon, Justin Theroux. 11.30 Scrubs. (PG)

6.30 Mighty Structures: Black Gold. 7.30 Football. AFL. NAB Cup. Grand Final. 10.30 Mega Movers: The Series. 11.30 The Universe: It Fell From Space. (PG) Discover how every year thousands of natural and man-made objects crash into the Earth.

6.30 Movie: Waterworld. (1995) (PG) Kevin Costner, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Dennis Hopper. 9.20 Movie: Escape From New York. (1981) (M) Kurt Russell, Lee Van Cleef, Ernest Borgnine. 11.20 Operation Repo. (M) 12.00 Picture This. (PG) 12.30 The Jeff Foxworthy Show. (PG)

6.30 How I Met Your Mother. (PG) 7.30 Man Vs. Food. (PG) 8.30 Sports Fever. (M) Hosts Santo Cilauro, Sam Pang and Ed Kavalee discuss the latest sports news and events. 9.30 Movie: Sin City. (2005) (AV15+) (PG) Bruce Willis, Benicio Del Toro, Jessica Alba, Powers Boothe.

6.30 How I Met Your Mother. (PG) 7.30 Family Guy. (PG) 8.00 American Dad! (PG) 8.30 Family Guy. (M) The local news service sparks panic when they announce the Earth will be destroyed. 9.00 American Dad! (M) 9.30 Family Guy. (M) 11.00 American Dad! (M) 11.30 Scrubs. (PG)

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6.30 Excess Baggage. 7.30 Top Gear. (PG) 9.00 Big Bang Theory. (PG) Leonard asks a woman out after he learns Penny is seeing someone. 9.30 Movie: Ghost Rider. (2007) (M) Nicolas Cage, Eva Mendes, Wes Bentley, Sam Elliott, Peter Fonda. 12.00 Seinfeld. (PG) 12.30 TMZ.

6.30 Excess Baggage. 7.30 Mike & Molly. (PG) 8.30 Big Bang Theory. (PG) After Sheldon is fired, he explores what life has to offer outside of physics. 9.30 Movie: Mad Max. (1979) (AV15+) Mel Gibson, Hugh Keays-Byrne, Steve Bisley, Joanne Samuel. 11.20 South Park. (M) 11.50 Seinfeld. (PG)

6.00 Movie: Valiant. (2005) Voices of Ewan McGregor, Ricky Gervais, Tim Curry, Jim Broadbent. 7.30 Movie: Gremlins 2: The New Batch. (1990) (PG) Phoebe Cates. 9.30 Movie: The Witches Of Eastwick. (1987) (M) Jack Nicholson, Cher, Michelle Pfeiffer, Susan Sarandon.

6.30 Top Gear. (PG) 7.30 Two And A Half Men. (PG) 8.30 Movie: Junior. (1994) (PG) Arnold Schwarzenegger, Danny DeVito. A male scientist becomes pregnant after experimenting with a drug he designed to prevent miscarriages in women. 10.40 Alcatraz. (M)

6.30 2 Broke Girls. (PG) 7.00 The Middle. (PG) 7.30 Big Bang Theory. (PG) 8.30 Suburgatory. (PG) After Tessa gets her driver’s licence, Dalia hires her to chauffeur her around town. 9.00 Big Bang Theory. (PG) 9.30 Movie: Swordfish. (2001) (AV15+) John Travolta, Hugh Jackman. 11.40 Gossip Girl. (M)

6.00 Seinfeld. (PG) 6.30 Excess Baggage. (PG) 7.30 Top Gear. (PG) 9.00 Big Bang Theory. (PG) Sheldon and Leonard are invited to present their joint findings at a physics conference, but Sheldon refuses. 9.30 Movie: 300. (2006) (AV15+) Gerard Butler, Lena Headey, David Wenham.

6.00 Seinfeld. (PG) 6.30 Excess Baggage. 7.30 Movie: Batman Forever. (1995) (PG) Val Kilmer, Tommy Lee Jones, Jim Carrey, Nicole Kidman. 10.00 Movie: Pineapple Express. (2008) (MA15+) Seth Rogen, James Franco, Danny McBride.

6.00 Friends. (PG) 7.00 The Zoo. 7.30 The Great Barrier Reef. (PG) 8.30 Movie: The Upside Of Anger. (2005) (M) Joan Allen, Kevin Costner, Erika Christensen. A woman falls for an ex-baseball star, turned radio host. 11.00 How Clean Is Your House? (PG)

6.00 Friends. (PG) 7.00 The Zoo. 7.30 Friends. (PG) 8.30 Picker Sisters. (PG) Tracy Hutson and Tanya McQueen travel around the US in search of antiques and rare collectibles for their home decor store. 9.30 Movie: Friends With Money. (2006) (M) 11.20 Conan. (M)

6.00 Friends. (PG) 7.00 The Zoo. 7.30 Michaela’s Animal Road Trip. (PG) 8.30 Law & Order. (M) 9.30 Movie: Murder By Numbers. (2002) (AV15+) Sandra Bullock. Two students are suspected of murder by a seasoned female detective who doesn’t believe their alibi.

7.30 Antiques Roadshow. 8.30 CSI: NY. (M) The team investigates the death of a security guard at the Statue of Liberty that they suspect may be related to an unsolved murder. 9.30 CSI: Miami. (M) 10.30 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. (M) 11.25 Conan. (M)

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 As Time Goes By. 8.00 Yes, Prime Minister. 8.30 Movie: Made Of Honour. (2008) (M) Patrick Dempsey. A man in love with an engaged woman tries to win her over after she asks him to be her maid of honour at the wedding. 10.30 Movie: Feast Of Love. (2007) (MA15+)

6.00 Friends. (PG) 7.00 The Zoo. 7.30 Earthflight: Europe. (PG) 8.30 Jo Frost: Extreme Parental Guidance. (PG) 9.30 Embarrassing Fat Bodies. (M) 10.30 Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition. (PG) 11.30 Law & Order. (M)

6.00 Friends. (PG) 7.00 The Zoo. 7.30 As Time Goes By. 8.00 Yes, Prime Minister. 8.30 The Closer. (M) After a witness in the Terrell Baylor case is murdered, evidence found on the victim’s body casts doubt on the lawsuit. 9.30 Rizzoli & Isles. (M) 10.30 Rizzoli & Isles. (M) 11.30 Law & Order. (M)

6.00 M*A*S*H. (PG) 6.30 Get Smart. (PG) 7.00 Cops. (PG) 7.30 Whose Line Is It Anyway? (PG) 8.30 Burn Notice. (M) Michael and Fiona travel to Puerto Rico to kidnap a financial hacker whose software they need. 9.30 Movie: Doom. (2005) (AV15+) 11.35 M*A*S*H. (PG)

6.00 M*A*S*H. (PG) 6.30 Get Smart. (PG) 7.00 Cops. (PG) 7.30 Extreme Fishing With Robson Green. (PG) 8.30 Swimming. Australian Championships. Day 1. Semi-finals & finals. 9.30 Game Plan: NRL. Hosted by Andrew Moore and Steve Roach. 11.00 M*A*S*H. (PG) 11.30 Omnisport.

7.00 Cops. (PG) 7.30 LA Hard Hats. (PG) 8.30 Swimming. Australian Championships. Day 2. Semi-finals & finals. Including men’s 200m freestyle semi-final and women’s 100m butterfly final. 9.00 Jimeoin On Ice. (M) 10.30 NBL. Round 24. Perth Wildcats v Townsville Crocodiles.

6.30 Talkin’ ’Bout Your Generation. (PG) 7.30 M*A*S*H. (PG) 8.30 Swimming. Australian Championships. Day 3. Semi-finals & finals. Including women’s 100m breaststroke final. 9.00 Movie: Sunshine. (2007) (M) Cillian Murphy. 11.10 NBL. Round 24. Adelaide 36ers v Gold Coast Blaze.

7.30 Swimming. Australian Championships. Day 4. Semi-finals & finals. Including men’s 100m freestyle. 9.00 Movie: White Noise. (2005) (M) Michael Keaton, Chandra West. An architect, is haunted by the death of his wife. 11.05 NBL. Round 24. Melbourne Tigers v Wollongong Hawks.

6.00 M*A*S*H. (PG) 6.30 Get Smart. (PG) 7.00 Cops. (PG) 7.30 Whose Line? (PG) 8.30 Swimming. Australian Championships. Day 5. Semi-finals & finals. Including men’s 100m freestyle final. 9.30 Comedy Festival Great Debate. (M) 11.00 F1. Race 1. Australian GP. Replay.

6.00 M*A*S*H. (PG) 6.30 Get Smart. (PG) 7.00 Cops. (PG) 7.30 Black Gold. (PG) 8.30 Swimming. Australian Championships. Day 6. Semi-finals & finals. Including men’s 100m butterfly final. 9.30 Ross Kemp On Gangs. (AV15+) 10.30 Rush. (M) 11.30 M*A*S*H. (PG)

6.00 Sabrina. (PG) 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 7.30 Simpsons. (PG) 8.00 Futurama. (PG) 8.30 Simpsons. (PG) 9.00 Futurama. 9.30 Futurama. 10.00 The Cleveland Show. (M) 10.30 Frasier. (PG) 11.00 Late Late Show. (PG)

6.00 Sabrina. (PG) 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 7.30 Simpsons. 8.00 Simpsons. (PG) 8.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation. Wesley tries to keep Captain Picard alive after he is injured following the crash of their shuttle. 10.30 Frasier. (PG) 11.00 Late Late Show. (PG)

6.00 Sabrina. (PG) 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 7.30 Simpsons. (PG) 8.30 Snog, Marry, Avoid. (PG) A group of six people all undergo a “make under” to reveal their natural beauty. 9.30 Sex And The City. (M) 10.40 Frasier. (PG) 11.10 Late Late Show. (PG)

6.00 Sabrina. (PG) 6.30 Everybody Loves Raymond. 7.30 Simpsons. (PG) 8.30 Futurama. A sleepwalking Bender causes havoc at Planet Express by bending things in the middle of the night. 9.30 Star Trek: Voyager. (PG) 11.30 Hot 30. (PG)

6.00 Sabrina. (PG) 6.30 Everybody Loves Raymond. 7.30 Simpsons. (PG) 8.00 Futurama. 8.30 Movie: I Love You, Beth Cooper. (2009) (M) Hayden Panettiere, Paul Rust, Jack Carpenter. 10.40 Everybody Loves Raymond. 11.35 Family Ties. (PG)

6.00 Sabrina. (PG) 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 7.30 Futurama. (PG) 8.30 Simpsons. (PG) Homer is attracted to a sexy new co-worker with a personality identical to his own. 9.00 Simpsons. 9.30 Ringer. (M) 10.30 Frasier. (PG) 11.00 Late Late Show. (PG)

6.00 Sabrina. (PG) 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. (PG) 7.30 Simpsons. (PG) 8.00 Futurama. (PG) 8.30 Simpsons. (PG) 9.00 The Office. (PG) Dwight installs a “doomsday device” on the computers. 9.30 Dexter. (AV15+) 10.40 Frasier. (PG) 11.10 Late Late Show. (PG)

ELEVEN

6.00 Global Village. 6.35 Come Dine With Me: Greece. 7.35 Rex In Rome. (PG) 8.30 The Killing. Final. (M) Sarah goes to Theis Birk Larsen’s new house. 9.40 Champions League. Round of 16. 2nd leg. 11.10 Movie: Janis And John. (2003) (M)

6.00 Global Village. 6.35 Come Dine With Me: Greece. 7.30 Wo Ai Ni (I Love You) Mommy. 8.30 Champions League Hour. 9.30 Movie: Nanga Parbat. (2010) 11.25 Movie: Waiting For Someone. (2007) (M)

6.00 Global Village: Dominican Republic. 6.35 Come Dine With Me: Greece. 7.30 Dateline. 8.30 Insight. Presented by Jenny Brockie. 9.30 Movie: At The End Of Daybreak. (2009) (M) 11.15 Movie: One Nite In Mongkok. (2004) (AV15+)

6.00 A Fork In Africa. 6.30 My Cypriot Kitchen. Final. 7.00 Soccer. UEFA Europa League. Round of 16. 2nd leg. 8.30 Musica Leggera: The Golden Age Of Italian Popular Music. 9.40 Movie: Regrets. (2009) (M) 11.35 Movie: The Secret Life Of Happy People. (2006) (M)

6.00 More Than A Fiesta. 6.40 Iron Chef. 7.30 Ninja Warrior. (PG) 8.00 Unbeatable Banzuke. 8.30 Carrier. (M) 9.30 Miniseries: Napoleon. (2002) (PG) 11.15 Movie: Monsieur Ibrahim And The Flowers Of The Koran. (2003) (M) Omar Sharif, Pierre Boulanger, Gilbert Melki.

6.00 Global Village: Whip Makers/Oak Park Races. 6.35 Come Dine With Me: Greece. 7.30 The Odyssey Of Life: From Desire To Foetus. 8.30 The Super Comet: The Impact. (PG) Part 1 of 2. 9.30 The World Game. 10.30 Movie: Sissi. (1955)

6.00 Global Village. 6.35 Come Dine With Me: Greece. 7.30 Lost Worlds: Two Men In A Trench – The Battle Of The Big Guns. 8.35 As It Happened: Hitler’s Bodyguard. (PG) 9.30 Movie: Undertow. (2009) (MA15+) 11.20 Movie: How I Spent The End Of The World. (2006) (MA15+)

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6.00 Driver Dan’s Story Train. 6.15 Pajanimals. 6.30 In The Night Garden. 7.00 Spicks & Specks. 7.30 Dr Who. (PG) 8.30 Lily Allen: From Riches To Rags. (M) Final. 9.30 Kitchen Cabinet. 10.00 Sunday Best: Children Of The Tsunami. (PG) 11.20 Britain’s Missing Top Model. (M)

6.00 Driver Dan’s Story Train. 6.15 Pajanimals. 6.30 In The Night Garden. 7.00 Spicks & Specks. (PG) 7.30 Dr Who. (PG) 8.30 Arrested Development. (PG) 9.00 Portlandia. (PG) 9.30 Warehouse Comedy. (M) 10.00 Grandma’s House. (M) 10.30 Outland. Final. (PG) 11.00 Peep Show. (M) 11.25 Lily Allen: From Riches To Rags. (M)

6.00 Dani’s House. 6.30 Dance Academy. 7.00 Deadly 60. 7.30 Total Drama World Tour. 7.55 News On 3. 8.00 Total Drama World Tour. 8.25 Almost Naked Animals. 8.35 Sadie J: Sneak Peek. 9.05 Close.

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MBA-ACT urges constructive approach on building inquiries Statement by Deputy Executive Director of the MBA- which the Auditor-General’s office appeared to have identified. “While we can understand why the amount of media attention ACT, Jerry Howard Canberra’s peak building and construction industry organisation, Master Builders ACT has warned that a move by the ACT Auditor General to launch an investigation into planning approval processes in the territory risk creating both duplication and confusion. The deputy executive director of the MBA-ACT, Jerry Howard said the announcement by the ACT Auditor-General, Maxine Cooper that she would be auditing planning and approvals processes failed to take account of work already initiated by the ACT Government and the building industry to address the issues. “We have never walked away from the issues which Dr Cooper seems to have identified but we do not want the solid progress made in addressing and improving Canberra’s planning and approvals processes becoming the subject of duplication across multiple jurisdictions,” he said. Mr Howard said the MBA-ACT and other Canberra building and construction industry organisations had been working closely with Government department and agencies for many months with a view to appropriately addressing the problem

and controversy directed at some of these developments has attracted the attention of Dr Cooper, we would hope that common sense prevails and that taxpayer’s money is not wasted on a duplication of effort,” he said. Mr Howard said the MBA-ACT had been closely involved in processes initiated by the ACT Planning and Land Authority which were likely to result in a tightening of both licensing and the general regulatory overlay governing building and construction in Canberra. “We want better regulation, not more regulation,” he said. “Then, too, we have been involved in on-going consultations with the ACT Government on the issues which flowed from the Building Quality in the ACT report.” Mr Howard said the bottom line was that while the MBA-ACT and other building industry bodies would undoubtedly offer their full cooperation with any specific inquiry mounted by the Auditor-General, it was important to recognise the processes which had already begun. “What we absolutely do not want to see is a duplication of processes and the possibility of contradictory findings and recommendations,” he said.

Discount rate loan demand down as lenders’ loan specials slow Popularity of fixed rate loans remains steady

“Mortgage Choice loan approval data supports this trend, showing a four percentage point fall in ongoing discount rate loan approvals in February. This is the largest decrease since we began reporting on this loan type in November 2010. “I was surprised to find that despite lenders raising their home loan interest rates independently of the Reserve Bank during February, and ongoing concern around the direction of interest rates, borrower data did not show any increased interest in the repayment security offered by fixed rate loans. “The fact that only one in five new loan customers opted for fixed rate loans reflects that there is still a large volume of borrowers willing to ride the variable rate rollercoaster.” Demand for basic variable loans rose to 17% of all approvals in February, from 14% in January while standard variable loan demand grew marginally to 16% from 15%. Line of credit loan popularity held steady at 3% and interest in introductory rate loans remained below 1%.

Demand for ongoing discount rate home loans waned nationally during February, while borrowers’ fondness for fixed rate loans steadied, according to loan approval data from Australia’s largest independently-operated mortgage broker, Mortgage Choice. Uptake of ongoing discount rate loans – where the interest rate is discounted over the entire loan term usually in exchange for an annual fee – fell to 42% of all new home loan approvals in February, from 46% in January but well above the 12-month average of 38%. Fixed rate loan demand steadied in February, at 21% of all new home loan approvals, on par with January and the sixmonth average, but ahead of the 12-month average of 16%. Local Mortgage Choice franchise owner/mortgage broker, Donna Robson said, “Lenders kicked off 2012 with a slew of loan discounts in a bid to compete for business in a subdued housing finance market. A number of these discounts were Visit Donna’s website at www.mortgagechoice. scaled back in February as lenders responded to shaky global com.au/Donna.robson economics and rising funding costs.”

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Saturday 17th March 2012 Plenty for all at Bombala Bombala will be hosting its annual show next Saturday, March 17. The event will take place at the Bombala Exhibition Ground. Starting at 7am. Tickets will be $3 for students, $7 for adults and $15 for families. The show will host a variety of events including a return of popular comedy magician, Zamboni. Wagon rides, which were very popular last year, will make a return this year. Some other events include a Calcutta Night, a pageant, and a quick shearing event. The Rotary club will have a fundraiser barbecue and the Lion club will provide a show bar. There are also events for animal lovers. The show will feature high jumps for dogs of all sizes as well as a pet show and sheep dog trials. Those who stay late will get to see the showâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s novelty events including a bushmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rally and egg throwing competition. There will also be a Lego sculpture brought in from Canberra.

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Wishing you all the success for your 134th year. Phone: David Abraham on 6452 2262 18 Holland Rd, Cooma NSW 2630 ABN 12 474 610 075

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Rob Nicholl 0428 973 520

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

If you want TOP RETURNS, deal with people who KNOW THE INDUSTRY Over 32 years of experience!

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An Agribusiness dedicated to YOU

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Wool Marketing - Not just wool selling

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

Ph: 64524494

Fax: 64524464

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

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134th

Saturday 17th March 2012

Bombala Show will be the last qualifier for the Nimmity Belle Showjumping competition.

INCREASE CARRYING CAPACITY Nimmity Belle decider AND PROFITS WITH A PROVEN JOHN SHEARER PASTURE DRILL Bombala Show will feature the final round of the Nimmity Bell showjumping competition. This competition is contested over the Nimmitabel, Delegate, Dalgety and Bombala shows. The Nimmity Bell trophy will be awarded to the horse with the highest point score in open competition over four shows. This will be awarded at the

completion of EA events at the Bombala Show. Overall prize money will be awarded to the five place getters at the completion of the EA events at Bombala.

ALPINE MOTOR GROUP Congratulates all the Local Show Committees for achieving their goals and putting on great Rural Shows - Nimmitabel - 68th Annual Dalgety Show - Year of the Farmer, Cooma Show - Bombala & Delegate

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Saturday 17th March 2012

Bombala show Program At the Bombala Exhibition CWA room 11am Pageant Grounds, Wellington Street 12-2pm Light lunch – supper room Quick Shear - $1000 prizemoney 12.45pm opening 1pm Mini dog high jump Yard Dogs – Wood chopping – 1.30pm Ring events and in front of bar woodchop recommence 6 bar show jumping – main ring 2pm Junior judging of sheep and cattle Bombala Historic Engine Display 3pm Afternoon tea, supper room 7am Gates open 3.30pm Quick Shear Calcutta 8am Country Energy Pavilion 4.30pm Novelty events, junior opens bushmans relay Ring events commence also wagon rides and pet show Yard dog trials begin 6pm Open dog high jump and Calcutta 9.30am Sheep, poultry and 6.30pm Bar BBQ and six bar cattle judging show jumping 10am wood chopping 10am Morning tea available in

monaro livestock & property

✓ Livestock marketing specialists ✓ Clearing sales ✓ AuctionsPlus Accredited ✓ Rural Property Agents P: 6452 7747 info@monarolivestock.com.au Will Dixon 0427 025 809 A/H 6452 6816 Jim Parkes 0427 017 563 A/H 6458 4595 5/133 Sharp St Cooma

WOOL BROKERS & WOOL BUYERS A division of Landmark Operations Ltd.

Professional attention to your requirements is provided at all times by our friendly staff and management.

Exhibition rules All exhibits must be entered on an entry form which is available now, from Bombala Newsagency, Champion’s Shoe Store and Delegate General Store. Entry forms must be registered at the Bombala Exhibition Hall on either Wednesday March 14, 9am to 6pm or Thursday March 15, 9am to 7pm. No pavilion entry forms will be accepted after 7pm on Thursday March 15. Livestock entries will be taken up to show day. Photography and arts exhibits must be submitted before 7pm, Thursday March 15, for hanging. All other pavilion exhibits must be submitted no later than 11am, Friday March 16.

Entry fees are printed on each section. A maximum of 15 entries will be charged for. Only judges and stewards should be in the pavilion during judging. All exhibits and prizes should be collected after 5pm on show day from the secretary office.

Phone Brad 6452 1634 or 0417 407 049

Polo Flat, Cooma Ph: 64522 107 - Fax: 6452 4437

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

COOLROOM FOR HIRE CONTACT FRANKS BUTCHERY

TWG WOOL

Cooma- Monaro - Snowy Mountains and Coastal regions

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

• STEAKS • RISSOLES • SAUSAGES • CHOPS

TALK TO YOUR FRIENDLY BUTCHER...

Fatz Cutz Quality Meat 22 Bombala St, Cooma

Ph: 6452 1634

FREE HOME DELIVERY COOMA AREA* *conditions apply

AVAILABLE

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

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

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FOOTY TIPPING COMPETITION ROUND 3

Sharks v Eagles

Titans v Storm

Panthers v Rabbits

Cowboys v Eels

Knights v Brisbane

Dragons v Tigers

Warriors v Bulldogs

Roosters v Raiders

Eagles Knights Storm Dragons Panthers Warriors Cowboys Raiders

ROUND 3

Points 12

COFFEYS HOTEL

ROUND 3

Points 10

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PH: 6452 2064

ROUND 3

Points 16

Eagles Brisbane Storm Tigers Panthers Warriors Cowboys Raiders

ROUND 3

Points 16

COOMA

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ROUND 3

Points 18

Eagles Brisbane Storm Dragons Rabbits Bulldogs Cowboys Roosters

HIGH COUNTRY AUTOMOTIVE GROUP PH: 6452 1077

Points 16 C OOMA P OWER E QUIPMENT

MAINSTREET

Eagles Knights Storm Dragons Rabbits Warriors Cowboys Raiders

ROUND 3

PH: 6452 1144

Points: 18

SOUTH - EAST

TILE & BATHROOM

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Eagles Knights Titans Dragons Panthers Bulldogs Cowboys Raiders

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Tigers Knights Titans Cowboys Warriors Roosters Panthers Eagles

PH: 6452 1500

CENTRE

Dragons Broncos Storm Cowboys Warriors Roosters Panthers Eagles

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ROUND 3

Points 8

ROUND 3

Points 16

Eagles Brisbane Storm Dragons Rabbits Bulldogs Cowboys Roosters

PH: 6452 2003 Eagles Brisbane Storm Tigers Panthers Warriors Cowboys Raiders

ROUND 3

Points 10

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PH: 6452 2144

clothing destination

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ROUND 3

Points 12

Points 8

Points 16

ROUND 3

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ROUND 3

Eagles Brisbane Storm Dragons Panthers Bulldogs Cowboys Raiders

ROUND 3

Tigers Brisbane Storm Cowboys Bulldogs Roosters Rabbits Eagles

ROUND 3

Points 20 C&C

ORAGE SELF ST

Eagles Knights Storm Dragons Panthers Bulldogs Cowboys Raiders

PH: 0417 274 010

ROUND 3

Points 10

Eagles Brisbane Storm Tigers Panthers Bulldogs Cowboys Roosters

PH: 6452 7403 MOB: 0408 484 414

Directory Guide

Wednesday March 14, 2012

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WILDLIFE RESCUE

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NO JOB IS TOO SMALL

HANDYMAN

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

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Your Design Specialists

Ph: 6452 5381 220-226 Sharp St, Cooma

www.axecleaning.com.au

SECURITY ENGRAVING

PAINTING SERVICES

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Email : chris@axecleaning.com.au

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In The Monaro Post building REALESTATE

WELCOME TO THE NEW LOOK FISK & NAGLE

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

Âˇ Amanda Rook: Sales Âˇ Chrissy Humphreys: Property Manager Âˇ Kelly Bertossi: Sales/Administration Âˇ Caroline Lynch: Property Management

Anything of value can be security engraved COOMA TROPHY &

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

Gift Centre

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

Shop 3 Centennial Plaza, Cooma Ph: 6452 4043

News

Wednesday March 14, 2012

Cooma Show Wool Results 2012 1:Open - Housed or Rugged Ram

Don Southwell Fine Medium 19.6-20.5 1. D Litchfield, 2. G Russell & C Superfine 17.6-18.5 1. Don Southwell, 2. Boudjah, 3. G Griffin Warwicke, 3. G Russell, & C Griffin Warwicke Superfine 17.6-18.5 1. C M Armour, 2. Adina Merino Tozer Medium 20.6-22.5 1. M Goodwin, 2. G Russell & C Stud, 3. Royalla Fine 18.6-19.5 1. Boudjah, 2. D Southwell, 3. Don Griffin Warwicke, 3. M Goodwin Fine 18.6-19.5 1. Royalla, 2. C M Armour Southwell Strong 22.6-24.5 1. D Litchfield, 2. D Litchfield, 3. G Fine Medium 19.6-20.5 1. C M Armour Fine Medium 19.6-20.5 1. G Tozer, 2. Boudjah 3. G Russell & C Griffin Warwicke Medium 20.6-22.5 1. Royalla, 2. G Coffey Tozer AWARDS & TROPHIES MOST SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITOR - Greenland Perpetual 2:Open - Housed or rugged ewe or wether 5:Open - Junior Unhoused ewe or wether Trophy C M Armour Ultrafine 16.1-17.5 1. Royalla GRAND CHAMPION FLEECE OF THE SHOW Fine 18.6-19.5 1. Adina Merino Stud, 2. C M Armour Ultrafine 16.1-17.5 1. Florance McGufficke Jemalong Wool Perpetual Trophy C M Armour Fine Medium 19.6-20.5 Superfine 17.6-18.5 1. Kate Maurier, 2. James CHAMPION HOUSED FLEECE -Supported by Gordon Medium 20.6-22.5 McGufficke, 3. Lachlan McGufficke Litchfield Wool C M Armour Fine 18.6-19.5 1. Ellle McGufficke, 2. Miranda CHAMPION OPEN FLEECE - Supported by Monaro 3:Open - Unhoused Ram McGufficke, 3. Ivy McGufficke Wool Services C M Armour Fine Medium 19.6-20.5 1. Taylah Maurier CHAMPION COMMERCIAL FLEECE - Supported by Superfine 17.6-18.5 1. Greendale Merinos, 2. Raymond Medium 20.6-22.5 1. Samantha Brooks TWG Wool C Parkes Crowe,3. Ian Blyton CHAMPION JUNIOR FLEECE - The Ken W Hain Fine 18.6-19.5 1. Greendale Merinos, 2. Greendale 6:Commercial - Uhnoused ewe or wether (This section Perpetual Trophy Tom Alcock Merinos, 3. Ian Blyton will be split with Section 4 in 2012) HIGHEST VALUE OPEN FLEECE - MMA stud breeders Fine Medium 19.6-20.5 1. K & R Cartwright, 2. Gunyah, Extra Ultrafine <16.1 1 & 2 C Parkes Perpetual Trophy Greendale Merinos 3. John Kelly Ultrafine 16.1-17.5 1. C Parkes, 2. Noel Watson, 3. HIGHEST VALUE COMMERCIAL FLEECE - MMA Medium 20.6-22.5 1. Ian Blyton John Kelly Commercial Breeders Perpetual Trophy D Litchfield Superfine 17.6-18.5 1. Tracy Morris, 2. JWR & JH Fraser, BEST EXHIBIT OF THREE OPEN FLEECES - The Arable 4:Open - Unhoused ewe or wether 2 3. D Litchfield Perpetual Trophy Greendale Merinos Fine 18.6-19.5 1. N Watson, 2. Noel Watson, 3. G BEST EXHIBIT OF THREE COMMERCIAL FLEECES Ultrafine 16.1-17.5 1. J Fletcher, 2. Don Southwell, 3. Russell The Conrayn Perpetual Trophy M Goodwin

Fibrecraft Results 2012 Knitting – Fair Isle Article - 1st Knitting – Cable Article - 1st Knitting – Child’s Article - 1st Knitting – Any Other - 1st Knitting – Baby’s Outfit - 1st Knitting – Baby’s Dress/Jacket - 1st Knitting – Baby’s Article Any Other - 1st Crochet – Traditional Article - 1st

Annette Schaefer Melissa Caffarelli Annette Schaefer, 2nd Annette Schaefer Christine Cantrell, 2nd Mary Mitchell Denise Helliwell Annette Schaefer, 2nd Annette Schaefer Annette Schaefer, 2nd Annette Schaefer Denise Helliwell, 2nd Norma Shorten

Crochet – Any Other Article

Tracey Morris, 2nd Tracey Morris, Highly Commended Felicity Marshall Spinning – Handspun 5 Ply - 1st Mary Mitchell, 2nd Mary Mitchell Spinning – Handspun AO Fibre - 1st Mary Mitchell, 2nd Mary Mitchell Handspun Fibre Knitted/Crochet - 1st Mary Mitchell Seniors – Knitted/Crochet Article - 1st Tracey Morris, Annette Schaefer The Michael Connellan Perpetual Trophy – Awarded to best Fibrecraft entry – Denise Helliwell

Tell them how good a job you can do! TREE SERVICES

FUNERAL SERVICES

- 1st

HIRE

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

Thomas Leone

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

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NEXT EYE TESTING Bombala March 26 - AM Appointments Cooma March 26 - 3:30pm - 8pm Cooma March 27 - AM Appointments

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

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404 Monaro Hwy PO Box 981 Cooma NSW 2630

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

We can supply 99% of Parts New or Second-hand for any 4x4s, Cars, Vans, Utes, Light Trucks and Light Busses. We also buy these vehicles. We Specialise in Radiators, Turbo Chargers and Clutches New or Second-hand. 3/80 Wollongong St, Fyshwick ACT 2609 Call Rolf (02) 6280 0606 & A/H (02) 6280 8898 Call Caesar 0417 146 649

WHO’S AT

POLO FLAT ?

EVERYBODY NEEDS A SHED

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9 POLO FLAT RD COOMA

PH: 6452 7540

American Barn

Wool Buyers

www.snowysheds.com.au

OPEN MONDAY TO FRIDAY 8:00am - 4pm Homes, Cottages, Sheds and Extensions 17 Thiess Ave, Polo Flat Cooma 2630 Ph: 6452 1736 Fax: 6452 1737 david@nortonsbuilding.com.au

Phone: David Abraham P. 02 6452 2262 M. 0417 431 966 F. 02 6452 4448 18 Holland Road, Polo Flat Cooma 7

C & C SELF STORAGE

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

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

EFTPOS & CREDIT CARD FACILITIES AVAILABLE

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ANIAME

Proprietor 40 Polo Flat Road Cooma, NSW 2630

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

»»BUSINESS OF THE WEEK«« Snowy Sheds - Ph: 6452 7540 Quality assured at Snowy Sheds!!! Local builder Steve Case and his wife Julianne are the owners of Snowy Sheds. At 9 Polo Flat Road Cooma they have several display sheds as well as a display house on the site. Snowy Sheds is the local distributor for Fair Dinkum Sheds and Bushman’s Tanks. They offer garages, American barns, industrial/commercial, Quaker barns, carports, farm sheds and shed homes. Steve is also a proud builder of the Kitome range. They use multibuild software with 3D display, instant quoting and design. They are a one stop for design, council approval, slab, kit and construction. Sheds and homes are snow and wind rated for each site. Snowy sheds are a member of HIA and the Australian Steel Institute. They offer you a stress free service from start trade, all of his sheds, not to mention homes, are built to finish. to the highest standards possible. Because Steve has over 20 years in the building

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WHO’S AT

POLO FLAT ?

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

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

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

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

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

1 Kaiser Street, Polo Flat

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

68 Polo Flat Road Polo Flat Cooma NSW 2630

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Wool Marketing - Not just wool selling

24 Hour Tilt Tray Towing Service Insurance & Private work

Wool Buyers & Wool Brokers

Car-O-Liner Measuring System

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

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

Office & Wool Store

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

Phone: 6458 3720 Robert Kerrison

Ph 6452 1568 Fax 6452 2307 Carlaminda Rd, Cooma

Southern Service Centre Ph: 6452 1605

Greg and Carmel Abraham moved their business Southern Service Centre after twenty five years in the CBD to 40 Polo Flat Road Cooma in 2002, so they could have a more spacious premises and bigger display area for sales and service of new and used farm machinery. Their main agencies are Massey Ferguson, Iseki, Shearer, Grizzly, Silvan, Berends, Howard and Bare-co. They stock a vast range of Tractor parts for all popular models, as well as Baler Net Wrap and Twine, Combine Points and Discs, not to mention having the largest range of Bolts in Cooma from Metric, UNC and UNF available in all sizes. Their team of fully qualified mechanics Leon, Mick and apprentice Anthony look after all repairs in the workshop and on the farm. Their son Luke who has Southern Diesel & Hydraulics is combined with them offers a 24 hour Fast Fix Mobile and precision fabrication on site or in workshop Hose Repair Service. Luke has completed service training on all models of Massey Ferguson Tractors and can handle all their specialised field work. Dianne Wilkins has worked with them for twenty nine of their thirty four years in business so as well as office administration she can efficiently help with all other enquiries.

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

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

This position is a Senior Staff Appointment and employment will be based on a performance contract for a term up to five (5) years. An attractive remuneration package commensurate with this senior position will be offered to the successful applicant. This position provides an opportunity for you to use your talents and individual style to deliver services within a Council and Community to drive improvements and build a reputation for excellence. It is essential to secure a copy of the Employment Brief. The Brief identifies specific details of the position and is available from Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website or by contacting Natalie Fanning on 02 6455 1704 or email council@cooma.nsw.gov.au Written applications, quoting file no IS/POS/183, marked Private and Confidential, addressed to the General Manager. Council uses an objective selection and recruitment process and welcomes applications from anyone who is qualified for this position. Applications close 4.00pm Monday 19 March 2012. Cooma-Monaro Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer 81 Commissioner Street JOHN VUCIC (PO Box 714) GENERAL MANAGER COOMA NSW 2630

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A BBQ lunch is available and afternoon tea provided The program includes: ~ Age races for children and adults ~ Sack race ~ Three legged race ~ Gum boot tossing ~ Guessing Competition ~ Wheelbarrow race ~ General family fun

Numeralla Diggerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Memorial Hall Re-opening Saturday 24 March from 4pm Celebrate the recent substantial improvements. Afternoon tea, BBQ and music/dancing later. For more information: numeralla.org.au or 64533 360.

NUMERALLA LANDCARE AGM Will be on the 12th of April. All welcome. PROBATE NOTICE

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The Rocky Plain Progress Association invites you to join us at the Round Plain Church (Eucumbene Road) on Sunday 18 March commencing at 12.00 noon.

About Anytime Fitness: Anytime Fitness is the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest, and fastest growing 24/7 co-ed fitness franchise, with over 1,600 clubs open worldwide. Anytime Fitness Cooma opened in September 2009. We are looking for a full time club manager. Through strong knowledge, practical training techniques and high level of service we are looking for someone to assist individuals and groups increase their quality and quantity of life.

Full-time position - Cooma The Rural Financial Counselling Service NSW - Southern Region is seeking an Executive Assistant with strong skills and experience to provide varied administrative support to the Executive Officer and the Rural Financial Counsellor in the Cooma office. Secretarial services to the Board and reception duties are also included in the role. Applicants will need to demonstrate competency and accuracy in all administration work; have an understanding of governance requirements; have basic skills in IT desktop and network problem resolution; a high level of knowledge and usage of Microsoft applications; plus good oral, written and interpersonal communication skills. Absolute confidentiality is a prerequisite to gaining this position. Knowledge of book keeping and event planning is highly desirable Further information and the position description can be obtained by calling (02) 6452-5850. Applications addressing the selection criteria contained in the position description should be emailed with resume to cooma@rfcsnsw-sr.com.au by COB 26 March 2012.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW SOUTH WALES EQUITY DIVISION - PROBATE LIST After 14 days from publication of this notice an application for Probate of the Will dated 11 January 2012 of MAUREEN JUNE ARMSTEAD late of Bredbo, will be made by Karen Whitmore. Creditors are required to send particulars of their claims upon her Estate to Last and Maxwell, Solicitors, Barristers, Conveyancers and Notaries, 12 Bombala Street, COOMA NSW 2630, DX 5527 COOMA, Ph: 02 6452 3877.

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Personal Trainer Manager This position is a hands-on, dynamic role within Anytime Fitness. The purpose of the role is to retain members and empower them to achieve their goals. This is achieved through implementing and managing all member retention and Personal Training initiatives within the Club. Duties will include: t 1FSTPOBM 5SBJOJOH BOE 0SJFOUBUJPOT GPS OFX NFNCFST t .FFU ,1*T BOE TBMFT UBSHFUT t 4FFL PVU BOE HFOFSBUF OFX DMJFOUT t $SFBUF B HSFBU DMVC DVMUVSF XJUI B TUSPOH GPDVT PO NFNCFS BQQSFDJBUJPO t .BJOUBJO UIF DMFBOMJOFTT TUBOEBSE PG UIF DMVC t 1SPNPUF UIF "OZUJNF 'JUOFTT CSBOE BOE JNBHF XJUIJO UIF MPDBM DPNNVOJUZ To succeed in the role you will be: t 3FTVMUT ESJWFO t 8FMM QSFTFOUFE FOFSHFUJD FOUIVTJBTUJD BOE TFMG NPUJWBUFE XJUI B DVTUPNFS CBTFE GPDVT t 1BTTJPOBUF BCPVU IFBMUI BOE ĂśUOFTT Club Manager applicants must have: t $FSU *** *7 JO ĂśUOFTT t 4FOJPS 'JSTU "JE PS FRVJWBMFOU t $13 $FSUJĂśDBUF t #BTJD TBMFT TLJMMT t 5IF BCJMJUZ UP XPSL BVUPOPNPVTMZ BOE BT QBSU PG B UFBN t " GSJFOEMZ IBQQZ FOFSHFUJD EFNFBOPVS XJUI HSFBU DPNNVOJDBUJPO TLJMMT

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IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW SOUTH WALES EQUITY DIVISION PROBATE After 14 days from publication of this notice an Application for Probate of the Will dated 10 October 1977 of FRANZ SYRCH (also known as Frank Syrch), formerly of 54 Hawkins Street Cooma but late of Yallambee Lodge, 1 Binalong Street, Cooma, retired will be made by Franz Xavier Syrch. Creditors are required to send particulars of their claims upon his Estate to Blaxland Mawson & Rose, Solicitors, 3 Dawson Street, Cooma NSW 2630, DX 5522 Cooma.

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

THOMAS, Kay Annette Passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 10th 2012 at Cooma Hospital, formerly of Vale St, Cooma. Aged 55 years.

GROSS, Erika

BATTEN, Fayette Fabian

GREEN, Mary Anne

Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 6th 2012 at Cooma Hospital, formerly of Kingsview Dr, Umina. Aged 80 years.

Passed away peacefully on Friday, March 9th 2012 at her daughters residence Berridale, formerly of Cromer. Aged 83 years.

Passed away peacefully on Friday, March 9th 2012 at Cooma Hospital, formerly of Old Dangelong Rd Cooma. Aged 48 years.

The funeral service for the late FAYETTE FABIAN BATTEN was held in the St Joseph's Catholic Church, Berridale, on Wednesday March 14th March. After which a private cremation took place. Fuffs family would like to thank Berridale Community Health, Cooma Hospital Palative Home Support, Gretta, Kas, Kirsty, Mary, Jill, Wendy, and Anya.

Dearly loved wife of Michael, mother of Ted, Joe and Tim.

Dearly loved Mother to Steven and Ricky, Daughter to Marlene and Nifty (DEC), Sister to Suzie, Terry and Mick. Adored by her family

Dearly beloved wife of Karl-Heinz, and loved by all that knew her.

The relatives and friends of the late KAY ANNETTE THOMAS are invited to attend her funeral service to be held at the Cooma Lawn Cemetery, Cooma at 1:00pm on Friday March 16th 2012.

The funeral service for the late ERIKA GROSS was held at St Trinity Lutheran Church, Cooma, on Saturday March 10th 2012. After which a private cremation was held.

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The relatives and friends of the late MARY ANNE GREEN attended her funeral service held in the St Patrick's Catholic Church, Cooma, on Tuesday March 13th of 2012 which commenced at 11:00 am. At the conclusion of the service, the cortege proceeded to Cooma Lawn Cemetery, Cooma.

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A GREAT BIG THANK YOU A great big thank you to all those who made the 2012 Westpac Cooma Show the success it was. Thank you to the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, Ms Quentin Bryce, AC and Mr Bryce, for honouring us with their presence. Thanks to the Australian Year of the Farmer Roadshow for including Cooma in their itinerary. Thanks go to the head stewards for their amazing efforts in attracting entries despite the difficult conditions. Thanks to the hard-working committee, especially the ‘newbies’ who took all the challenges in their stride. Thanks to the members for once again being there. Thanks to the Federation Guard Precision Drill Team for their attendance (and the Lions Club BBQ which fed them). Thanks to Phil Horneman and his team for their hard work which resulted in beautiful music and a delightful choir. Thanks to the local school children who attended to form a guard of honour for Her Excellency the Governor-General. Thanks to The Lott and Cooma Flower Shop for their assistance. Thanks to Cooma-Monaro Shire Council for their assistance – especially in having the grandstand unveiled for show day. Thanks to the many volunteers, exhibitors and competitors and mostly: Thank YOU, the local community who turned out to support the 137th Cooma Show - a heartfelt thank you from a very grateful president. Gail Eastaway President - Cooma P & A Association

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Changes to AeropelicanBrindabella operations Over the last six months the Australian regional aviation industry has seen aggressive recruitment campaigns from operators in the over 30 seat capacity market. Consequently regional airlines such as Aeropelican and Brindabella Airlines have to add to the list of challenges facing the industry such as rising fuel costs, increasing airport charges, constant threat of pilot attrition as a direct result of targeted recruitment waves and the forthcoming carbon tax. Mr Fabrice Binet, Chief Commercial Officer said: “The loss of our pilots to larger carriers is testimony to the high training and operating standards displayed by our crew however at the same time it poses a threat to our network integrity”. As a result, Aeropelican and Brindabella Airlines have been forced to re-adjust their schedules by redeploying equipment across the network and adjusting capacity. Mr Binet added: “We are not exiting any route currently served; however two services will

see their schedule adjusted to a single daily rotation. The regional communities that we serve across the ACT, New South Wales and South East Queensland are relying on our daily flights for business, medical and personal travel. This revision of the schedule ensures that we can still service the needs of these communities whilst at the same time address the pilot shortage issue”. The schedule adjustments taking effect as of Monday March 19 will see the Brisbane to Coffs Harbour flights operated by a daily 30 seat Jetstream 41 aircraft with one flight seven days a week and the Canberra to Albury service adjusted to one flight every weekday. Fabrice Binet concluded: “Capacity across all other routes will be unchanged, including our popular seasonal Snowy Mountains service.” For further information visit www. brindabellaairlines.com.au and www. aeropelican.com.au

Australian author Karen Viggers will be visiting Cooma Library on March 15. Canberra based author Karen Viggers, will talk about her experiences as a writer and a vet. Throughout the evening she will talk about her books and her inspirations. Dr Viggers gave a similar talk in Jindabyne at Snowprint bookshop. Sharon Ellis, owner of Snowprint bookstore, described Dr Viggers as “wonderful”. “We had her speak for our luncheon and everyone said they could listen to her all day…I

really can’t stress how fantastic she is” she said. Dr Viggers began writing while she was still in school before studying Veterinary Science at Melbourne University. After working in a mixed animal practice for seven years Dr Viggers received her PhD from the Australian National University. Her two published books to date, The Stranding and The Lightkeeper’s Wife have been received well by critics and readers. Dr Vigger’s characterisation and writing style have received particular praise.

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Young performing artists in the Snowy River Shire still have time to apply for the Tim Draxl Performing Arts Scholarship. Tim, a successful actor (A Few Best Men) and musician who grew up in the Snowy Mountains, is passionate about his community and is excited to offer the scholarship to the next generation. Designed to support young people aged 10 – 18, this scholarship offers Snowy’s young performers the opportunity to access training opportunities that might otherwise be out of reach. Last year’s recipients used the funds for guitar lessons and training at NIDA, and report benefiting tremendously from the opportunity. The scholarship application can be downloaded from the South East Arts

website – southeastarts.org.au. It is also available at Jindabyne Central and Snowy Mountains Grammar Schools, and from Snowy River Shire Council’s youth development worker Meghan Quinn – 6451 1506 or Meghan.Quinn@snowyriver.nsw.gov. au. A panel of expert judges, including high-profile Australian artists, will be responsible for awarding the prize. Entries close March 16. The recipient(s) of the 2012 Tim Draxl Performing Arts Scholarship will be revealed at a gala event in Jindabyne during National Youth Week. Details to be announced. Questions about the scholarship, who is eligible and how it is judged, can be directed to Heidi Kunz on 6451 1104 or hkunz@southeastarts. org.au.

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damage.” These declarations make a number of supportive schemes available to assist with the cost of restoration and recovery under the Commonwealth Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements and the NSW Disaster Assistance Arrangements. “Through the Minister’s disaster declaration, the residents of affected areas will be able to get access to a greater level of long term assistance,” Mr Barilaro said. Anyone needing help from the SES should contact their local unit on 132 500. In a life threatening emergency, always ring Triple Zero (000).

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Member for Monaro John Barilaro has welcomed aNatural Disaster Declaration by the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Michael Gallacher, which named Snowy River Shire and Cooma-Monaro Shire as natural disaster zones. “I’ve been in constant contact with the two councils, and the Minister’s office, to facilitate this declaration and have inspected the extensive damage which has occurred in both areas.” Mr Barilaro said. “Both Snowy River and CoomaMonaro areas have had significant flooding after heavy rainfalls, which has led to considerable infrastructure

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Tim Draxl poses with the 2011 applicants for the Tim Draxl Performing Arts Scholarship at the Scholarship Presentation evening.

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Calling Cats of Old to wear colours again As part of the annual Cooma Cats Cup and Gala Day to be held at Snowy Oval on Saturday, March 31, former Cooma Cats players over 35 years of age are being called back to the colours to take on an ACT team in the inaugural Cooma Cats Master Cup. Cats club president Dave Paterson invited all former Cats to pull on the mighty navy blue and white jumper one more time to celebrate AFL in Cooma. “This is a great chance for players from days gone by to get back down to Snowy Oval and kick the Sherrin around once more,” Dave said. “The Master Cup promises to be a highlight of the annual Cooma Cats Cup and Gala Day and we want to ensure that the Cats keep the inaugural Masters Trophy in Cooma,” he said. The Master’s Cup game will be a modified game consisting of two 20 minute halves and will be the curtain raiser to the Cooma Cats Cup and Gala Day Grand Final. The Cooma Cats Cup and Gala Day, now in its fourth year, will see last year’s champions Belconnen returning to Cooma to defend their title. The day promises to provide a feast of great local AFL action, with the first game getting underway at 9am. “Essentially, there will be games on the hour throughout the day between the participating clubs: Cooma, Woden,

Cats of Old 1984 - your club needs you back for one more game. Belconnen and Tathra,” Dave said. “It’ll be a great day for all the family, and is one of our “It will be a great day of fast paced, quick and skillfull club’s major fundraising activities for the year,” he said. games as each team uses the competition as a final hit out Any old Cats wanting to pull the boots on for the before the 2012 season starts in April,” he said. Master’s Cup clash are encouraged to contact Dave on Dave said everyone was welcome down to Snowy Oval 0438 089 758. to watch the AFL action.

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Swim Club News Cooma swimmer Josh Alford will swim in the Australian Championships to be held in Adelaide from March 15 - 22. These are selection trials for the Paralympic Games in London later this year. Josh will swim in the Multiclass events in 50m, 100m and 200m free, 50m fly and 50m back. Josh’s classification is S14 for people with a learning disability. There are 16 classifications in the Multiclass events ranging from blind and deaf, wheelchair, transplant and amputee swimmers. Josh is looking forward to seeing Australia’s top swimmers in action as they battle for places on the Olympic Team.

The Club wishes Josh good luck in his venture. Congratulations to Club swimmer 7 year old Jacob Suthern who set out to raise $100 in the YMCA Swimathon held on Sunday. Jacob achieved the distance he set out to swim and collected not just $100 but $1132 to be amongst the top five State fundraisers on the day.

Cooma golf report by Garry also on 23 points. Ball winners went down to 18 points. Nearest the pin Atkinson

Pictured: Jacob Suthern raised $100 in the YMCA Swimathon last weekend.

Cooma Rifle Club There has been little shooting for the last three weeks due to the state of the range after all the rain. The range is on reactive Basaltic clay which becomes very soft and boggy when it is saturated and becomes a terrible mess with vehicle traffic. We need some hot weather to dry

it out before we can go back again. Hopefully it will be usable next Saturday morning. Then we can have a shoot from 500 yards for the monthly spoon. We will have a brief working bee afterwards to repair some of the erosion damage to the bullet stop and the access road.

You would never imagine Cooma Golf Club could be so wet as to have to take some holes out of play because they are too wet. However that is the unusual situation that golfers were presented with over the last week. On Saturday the golf club held the qualifying round for the NSW 4BBB Stableford. Qualifying for the next round were Dave Robinson and Andrew Barnes, Norm Marshall and Bart Joseph and Brian Searl with his partner Prawit Prakotasung. Ball winners went down to 25 points. Longest drives on the 18th went to Norm Marshall in A grade, George Bowden in B grade, Ricky Hanna took out C grade and Martin Gelling blitzed D grade. Nearest the pin on the ninth went to Norm Marshall and Bruce Burton took out the 17th nearest the pin with a lovely close shot. On Sunday a single stableford was conducted for both men and women. Bruce Burton won the day with 24 points with Rulie Steinfort one shot behind with Heikki Evans

on the 17th went to Tom Geach. On Wednesday March 7 the men’s single stableford saw some courageous scores in very ordinary conditions. Norm Marshall came out on top with 17 points on a countback from Campbell Childs. Ball winners went down to Dom Rossi on 15 points. Nearest the pin went to Norm Marshall. Weather permitting, next week sees the 4BBB Stableford Championships on Saturday with round three of the super stableford on Sunday. There is a single stableford the order of the day on Wednesday. Congratulations to the B grade pennant team on the three and a half to two and a half win over Queanbeyan at Cooma. Results of the A reserve pennant were not known at the time of publication. Let’s hope for some fine weather to dry out all golfers, equipment and the course this week. See you on the greens.

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The Aussie Hotel backs the Cats in 2012

The Cooma Cats Australian Rules Football Club is proud to announce “The Australian Hotel” in Cooma as their major sponsor for the 2012 AFL season. In announcing the sponsorship, Cooma Cats club president Dave Paterson said the new relationship ensured the Cats could again represent the region in AFL football in 2012. “The support of ‘The Aussie’ ensures we as a community-based footy club can continue to provide the people of Cooma and surrounding districts the avenue through which to be involved in AFL football,” Dave said. The Australian Hotel’s proprietors Jason Kelly and Troy Saddler said they jumped at the chance to support the Cats in 2012. “Being a proud local business, we are keen to support local sporting clubs who work hard to ensure Cooma is represented in sporting competitions across the region,” Jason said. “And while the Cooma Cats are only a small club, we are keen to be associated with them. “The Cooma Cats have demonstrated their commitment to the local community and their sport in tough times and good, and we admire the way they go about their Cats club president Dave Paterson with the proprietor business as a family-orientated club which of The Australian Hotel Jason Kelly. The Australian Hotel is happy to welcome anyone interested in are the Cats’ major sponsor for 2012. being involved in AFL,” he said. The Cooma Cats will again be fielding a fortunate to have the support of strong local senior side in the Canberra AFL competition. “The AFL Canberra competition is a strong, 12- business’ like ‘The Aussie’ and the many other team league with teams from Canberra, Goulburn, business’ in town who support the club in various ways. Yass, Cootamundra as well as us,” Dave said. “Without the support of ‘The Aussie’ as our “We have a long and challenging season which offers a great variety of footy over 18 rounds and major sponsor, it would be extremely difficult we’re confident of another good season on last to enter a local team in the AFL Canberra season which was one of our best in many years. competition – something we at the Cooma Cats “And its thanks to great local businesses like are dedicated to doing,” Dave said. Dave encouraged anyone interested in ‘The Aussie’ which make it possible for us to head out onto the paddock for another season,” becoming involved in AFL football in the region to contact him on 0438 089 758. he said. Dave said the Cooma Cats were extremely

Bowlers get back to business At last some sunshine and 22 bowlers enjoyed social bowls last Saturday. Renate Winckel, Allan Crowe and Geoff Venables had a great start against Collin Peuker, Mike Mannile and Mark Buckley to lead 12/6 after 13 ends, but then went walkabout for a few ends but recovered to eventually win 17/15. Sergio Roncelli, Ken Bowden and Jack Sajina had an early battle with Lorrain West, Peter Marsicano and Peter Harris and trailed 12/14 after 13 ends. In the run home Jack’s team outscored Peter’s team to just win 21/20. Richard Nichols, Una Robertson and Guilio D’Amico had a handy 14/10 lead over Garry Douch, Helen Peuker and Paul Cannell after 13 ends only to watch as Paul’s team put on the points over the closing stages to win 22/17. In a game of Pairs, Mario Frezza and Hazel Walkerwere slow to get going against Maureen D’Amico and Ron Gammon but four ends in a row gave them a small lead and a boost in their confidence to go on and win 27/18. The sunny weather continued on Sunday for both pennants and Monaro shield matches to be completed.

In District Pennants Cooma 2 was home to Adaminaby and in a close match Adaminaby prevailed four and a half points to one and a half. Cooma 1 travelled to Jindabyne and found conditions to their liking to score a six points to nil victory. Disregarding washed out matches Cooma 1 leads on eight points, Adaminaby six points, Cooma two four and a half points and Jindabyne three and a half points. In Monaro Shield, Cooma 1 travelled to Nimmitabel where they gained four and a half to half a point. Cooma 1 hosted Bombala who were convincing winners over Cooma 1 a couple of matches back but were unable to repeat that form with Cooma 2 winning four points to one point. The point score is, Bombala seven and a half, Jindabyne and Cooma 1 each on five, Cooma 2 four and Nimmitabel three and a half. In District Monaro Shield next week March 18, Cooma 2 will be home to Jindabyne, Nimmitabel home to Bombala and Cooma 1 will have a bye. District Pennants draw for the same weekend is Adaminaby home to Jindabyne and Cooma 2 home to Cooma 1.

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