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Elvis visits Bredbo

On Saturday July 16 at the Bredbo Community Hall the Elvis Extravaganza got underway to a good sized crowd including people from as far away as Cooma, Jerangle Canberra and Melbourne along with the local crowd who had all turned out in support of the Bredbo Rural Fire Service (BRFS). Pictured are president Harold Dodds, Nikki Knieriem, Garry “Elvis” Buckley, Jules Brennand, Ashleigh Dean and captain Ken Bowerman. See story page 5.

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Gillard ignores small businesses Senator Bill Heffernan, Patron Senator for EdenMonaro, said small businesses in Eden-Monaro have been left to fend for themselves as they face all of the costs of the Gillard Labor Government’s carbon tax with no direct support to deal with the harm.

Local small businesses and family enterprises have been ignored as the Gillard government provides carbon tax carve outs and compensation for some sectors and has forgotten the small businesses that are the engine room of the EdenMonaro economy, according to Senator Bill Heffernan.

“Despite a chorus of concern from small business about the added costs of energy and inputs, no compensation has been provided and the risk to jobs and small business viability has been ignored,” Senator Heffernan said.

“Eden-Monaro small businesses will be worse off under the carbon tax and the Gillard Government doesn’t seem to care. Eden-Monaro families are already worried about cost of living increases, and are in no mood for further price rises from local small businesses that are already trying to cope with failing consumer confidence.”

“Tough trading conditions means Eden-Monaro’s small businesses are on tight margins and have little capacity to simply absorb cost increases. This Labor-Greens carbon tax adds cost and builds on each and every stage of the supply chain.

“These cost increases and lack of any compensation will particularly harm our smaller businesses where higher energy costs, longer supply chains and limited market power to push back on input cost increases will make difficult business conditions even worse.

“Small business efforts to find operating cost savings to offset cost increases Labor’s carbon tax put even more pressure on small business employment.

“On the back of Mobile: 0418 620 626 the Prime Minister’s Cooma: (02) 6452 1598 emphatic statement Sydney : (02) 9531 7550 ‘there will be no carbon tax under the Fax Cooma: (02) 6452 1583 government I lead’, Fax Sydney: (02) 9531 7551 almost 80 per cent Email: bettinip@bigpond.com of small businesses took Labor at its word Professional and Reliable service and have not factored for 30 years carbon pricing into their Local * Country * Interstate business plans”.

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Cooma’s newest Ozzie Rudi Nonis was sworn in as an Australian citizen on Monday night at Cooma Monaro Council chambers. He was accompanied by his girlfriend Elizabeth Dorohay, with Mayor Dean Lynch presiding over the ceremony.

Climate scientist to speak in Cooma tonight Climate expert Professor Will Steffen will speak at a public meeting in Cooma tonight.

He will address the question: ‘Just what is happening to our climate?’

Professor Steffen is one of Australia’s foremost climate scientists and expert member of the Climate Commission.

This meeting is the first to be organised by a new group, Climate Action Monaro.

Interim convenor of Climate Action Monaro, Jenny Goldie, says it is important that people have the latest information on climate science, particularly with the introduction of a carbon tax next year.

“The shock jocks have dominated the debate for too long,” Ms Goldie said. “The climate scientists have not had their voices heard yet climate change is a grave issue which demands a response.

“This week at the University of Melbourne’s Four degrees or more?

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“According to these scientists, we in Australia can expect temperature increases of about 3 to 5 degrees in coastal areas, and 4 to 6 degrees inland. Annual rainfall in southern Australia may decline by 50 per cent and snow cover duration could fall to zero in all alpine regions.”

Ms Goldie says that these scenarios have severe implications for the Monaro region which depends on both agriculture and alpine tourism.

“It is important we get the right information from the right people so we can prepare for conditions which may well be radically different from the past, even taking into account Australia’s variable climate.”

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Jill Hodges, Nick Kirshner and Bruce Hodges at the Snowy River Shire Civic reception

Jane Redmond, Mayor John Cahill and Amanda Woodhouse at the Snowy River Shire Civic Reception to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Council Chambers in Berridale.

At the Snowy River Shire Civic Reception held last Friday evening, July 15 in the Berridale Community Hall, the Shire Mayor Mr John Cahill welcomed Cooma-Monaro Shire Mayor, Dean Lynch, and representatives of families whose relatives had been councillors over the past 50 years and community group representatives.

Guest speaker Mr Jim Hynd of the Snowy River Historical Society quoted extracts from the Cooma-Monaro Express published in 1961.

The current Shire Chambers replaced the old chambers, which is now Jim’s home.

At the opening of the new Chambers lavish praises were heaped upon the shire as being one of the most enterprising shires in the State.

The “modernity of the building is emphasised by the quiet luxury within”.

In thanking Mr Hynd for his research, Mayor Cahill said that plans had been developed for new chambers, however, due to other expenditures including the offices in Jindabyne, construction of the chambers was delayed.

Natalie Kelly, Iliada Bolton and Nicky Wong at the Snowy River Shire Civic Reception on Friday, July 15 at the Berridale Community Hall.

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Council decision not to hear presentation angers resident The July meeting of Cooma-Monaro Shire Council, created controversy when councillors voted not to hear a presentation from local resident Andrew Thaler in council’s open forum session.

Council holds an open forum at the start of each monthly meeting. Councillors decide on the night if they want to hear the presentation.

Mr Thaler was told council did not want to watch a powerpoint presentation he had prepared and was advised the subject he wanted to speak on was subject to legal issues at present.

Council made the recommendation that items 30 and 31 be held in closed council.

The recommendation was made by the General Manager John Vucic and was supported by Mayor Dean Lynch. Not all councilors agreed with the decision and a vote was taken with the recommendation standing.

Mayor Lynch explained that as the claim is still under investigation and was not complete, he felt council’s action was appropriate.

Mr Thaler wanted to speak about these items which involved asbestos he had found in fill material at the

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He was informed of why he couldn’t speak about the items and couldn’t show his power point presentation, but if he wanted to he could speak about what had appeared in the media.

Mr Thaler then became upset and after arguing with councillors he stormed out saying he was taking the matter to the ombudsman.

Cooma nurse wins staff excellence award Cooma Hospital operating theatre nurse Chris Swain is the recipient of the inaugural Southern NSW Local Health District (SNSWLHD) Staff Excellence Award presented in Queanbeyan last week.

Chris, who began work at Cooma Hospital 11 years ago as a wardsperson, was presented with the award by Chief Executive Dr Max Alexander at a ceremony for about 100 staff and guests.

Dr Alexander said Chris has shown a commitment to ongoing professional development and is now a pivotal member of the operating theatre team. He undertook training to become an Enrolled Nurse and then gained qualifications to work as a medication Endorsed Enrolled Nurse. “Chris is an active staff member at Cooma and consistently upholds the professional standing of Cooma Hospital through his work and high level of integrity in the community,” Dr Alexander said.

Dr Alexander said the Excellence Awards celebrate the initiatives of staff in SNSWLHD and promote the range of quality health services provided to communities across the region.

“We continually work at improving health services we deliver to our communities.

“The Excellence Awards are an important way to acknowledge the valuable contribution of our talented staff, who are crucial to providing quality, safe, effective and efficient services to our residents,” Dr Alexander said.

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Elvis seen in Bredbo!

That’s right! On Saturday July 16 at the Bredbo Community Hall where, at 7pm, the Elvis Extravaganza got underway to a good sized crowd including people from as far away as Cooma, Jerangle Canberra and Melbourne along the local crowd who had all turned out in support of the Bredbo Rural Fire Service (BRFS).

The show kicked off with talented singer Jules Brennand who sang several hits from the 80s, 90s and today followed by the Impressions Dancers, Ashleigh Dean and Nikki Knieriem from Impressions Dance and Fitness in Queanbeyan who waived their performance fee in support of the BRFS and then Garry “Elvis” Buckley came out in full Elvis regalia to wow the crowd with the girls performing as back-up dancers and everyone had a fabulous night.

As a fundraiser it was a great success, raising around $1000 which will go towards equipping the new fire truck which has replaced the truck lost in the devastating fires that ripped through Michelago in December 2009. BRFS President, Harold Dodds, said that while a number of organisations had generously donated much needed equipment, there were still all the incidentals, hence Saturday night’s Elvis Extravaganza. BRFS Captain Ken Bowerman added that the donations had been wonderful and

had been a great help in getting the new truck up and running in time for the fire season.

Harold and Ken especially wanted to thank Bunnings Tuggeranong for their major donation of axes, shovels and rakes which are vital pieces of equipment on every fire truck.

Generous donations have also come from IGA Cooma, CocaCola, Bidvest, community member Peter Harris and the Bredbo Crepe and Pancake Parlour.

The raffles were very p o p u l a r with 22 prizes in all, ranging from wine, preserves and Coca-Cola bar mats to Vittoria Coffee packs, spray packs and jerry cans. The main prize though was a stunning Elvis quilt made and donated

by Helen Smith and won on the night by Tony Kaye, who thoughtfully donated it for auction on the night where it was bought for $130 by an avid Elvis fan from Melbourne.

The night was a great success and the organisers would like to thank the local and surrounding communities for their fabulous show of support.

Pictured: Peter and Brenda Bartha and quiltmaker Helen Smith at the Elvis spectacular in Bredbo.

Good news for Cooma campus The chances of Cooma becoming home to a University of Canberra campus seem to have improved with the announcement last week of another $500 million to establish off-university campuses.

The criteria announced with the funding fits with plans to establish a campus here.

University of Canberra Vice-Chancellor Professor Stephen Parker said “We are hopeful that we have a good chance with the new round of the Education Investment Fund.

“We have fantastic support from the local

community in Cooma, which is backed up by a significant financial commitment, and we have a headstart on the application process based on the work we’ve done with earlier grant applications and the lessons we’ve learned from them.

“We are grateful for the overwhelming support we’ve received from the people of Cooma.

“We will work hard to make a compelling case for the Commonwealth to help establish a University of Canberra campus in the town”.

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Emergency services report

Rollovers At about 9am on Sunday, approximately three kilometres north of the Rocky Plains Road a 27-year-old Sydney male veered off the road and collided with a metal post. He then crossed to the wrong side of the road hitting an embankment and rolling four times. The driver suffered a broken wrist and was taken to Cooma hospital for treatment. His four passengers were all uninjured.

On Thursday at approximately 8am a 55-year-old Victorian man, travelling at an unknown speed rolled his vehicle a number of times. The accident occurred on the Monaro Highway near the Bombala turn off. The driver and his passenger were taken to Cooma hospital where the driver was later transferred to Canberra hospital suffering a fractured spine.

DUI A two-vehicle accident in Delegate resulted in a 26-year-old male from Victoria being arrested for mid range drink driving and driving without a licence. He will appear in Bombala court at a later date.

notice for remaining on licensed premises when he had previously been asked to leave. He received a $550 on the spot fine.

Police would also like you to be aware that it is another offence and on the spot fine if you try to return or gain entry to the premises, you must not return for 24 hours.

ATM thief A 29-year-old Cooma male has been arrested and charged with break enter and steal. He was charged with stealing the ATM machine from Dodds Hotel on July 7. He was refused bail and will appear again in Goulburn court on August 3.

Paramedics On Saturday night a 14-year-old male dislocated his patella when climbing out of a ute and was transferred to Cooma hospital for treatment.

A 13-year-old male from Sydney received a fractured tibia and fibula while skiing at Thredbo. He was taken by Snowy Hydro Southcare to Canberra hospital for treatment.

Police warn motorists to take extra care

Safety tips for safe motoring in the Snowy Region: Watch your speed Adjust your speed to the weather. Slow down when conditions deteriorate and proceed with caution, particularly in fog, snow or ice conditions.

Daytime running lights Ambient light in the mountains can be poor, especially in wintertime. You should drive with your headlights on low beam even during daytime to

improve your visibility to other road users. Make sure you turn on your vehicle’s fog or head lights when the weather turns bad.

Take care overtaking Never overtake on a hill, at a bend or at intersections.

Don’t tailgate Braking distances in snow and ice are increased compared to dry conditions. Keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front.

Brake and accelerate gently Braking should be gentle and early. When you accelerate, make sure you do it slowly.

Obey traffic signs Signs are there for your safety and convenience.

Always obey the speed limit and advisory signs, and take special notice of wildlife warning signs. Many road accidents which occur in the alpine areas involve native animals crossing roads, particularly at night. Be aware of variable message signs as these provide up-to-date information about the weather and road conditions and if snow chains have to be fitted.

Snow poles and road edges Don’t drive if you can’t see the edge of the road or the next snow pole. These are painted orange and are tall enough for drivers to get their bearings in heavy snow.

Black ice Take particular care when driving at night or at dawn or dusk as surface moisture and dew freeze and may become black ice, which is very difficult to detect on the road. Indeed, black ice can remain in shaded or low-lying areas even during fine days.

To a man of music...

A memorial service tribute wil be held on August 13 to honour the memory and celebrate the life of singer/song writer Ulick O’Boyle.

Ulick, the heart and soul behind a band established during the Snowy heydays, The Settlers, passed away on July 7, at Healesville, Victoria. He was 79.

Ulick’s music is a legacy, reflecting his time working in the Snowy Mountains and later in Canberra.

Ulick and his wife Anne moved to Australia with two children, Shannon and Kieran, and eventually to the Snowy Mountains where Ulick was employed as a powder monkey and also a First Aid Officer.

During their life in Cooma, Ulick and Anne also had two more daughters, Odilla and Grainne. Both girls have the O’Boyle genes for drama and music with Odilla an events manager for Arts Victoria and Grainne sings in Melbourne nightclubs and writes her own songs.

Before arriving in Cooma, Ulick was involved in producing radio plays in Tumut.

His colourful history includes time as a champion boxer and qualifications as a radiographer, but according to Shannon, Ulick was a driven man – he couldn’t help writing music. He told Shannon “It’s not something I want to do, it’s something I just have to do”.

The Monaro Post advises that as of August 3, the newspaper will cost $1.20, an increase of 20 cents.

Increasing costs of production have made this reluctant increase necessary.

This is the first increase in five years of production.

The Monaro Post team apologises for this necessary increase, but assures readers that the newspaper will continue to cover local community events and issues as it has since 2006.

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An 11-year-old male suffered a broken ankle when he jumped off a swing in Centennial Park in Cooma on Thursday.

Infringement notice Police issued a 49-year-old Cooma male with an infringement

Police in the state’s Snowy Region are warning motorists to take extra care as icy conditions cause havoc on local roads.

The occupants of a car had a lucky escape when it rolled down an embankment on the Snowy Mountains Highway near Adaminaby last Thursday, just before 8.30am.

No one was injured in the incident.

Meanwhile, the male driver of another car suffered minor head and neck injuries after his car overturned on the Snowy Mountains Highway at Steeple Flat about 8.45am.

He was taken by NSW Ambulance Paramedics to Cooma Hospital for treatment.

Monaro Local Area Command Duty Officer, Inspector Chris Varley, said snow and ice were making driving conditions dangerous.

“Anyone travelling through the Snowy Region needs be mindful of the extreme risk posed by ice and snow on the road surface and drive to the conditions,” Inspector Varley said.

“There are a few simple steps motorists should take to reduce the risk of a crash,” he said. “Slow down, take care when overtaking, don’t tailgate and avoid braking and accelerating harshly.”

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She is very proud of Ulick’s work, writing a musical history of the Snowy Mountains Ulick’s experiences while employed with the Snowy gave him plenty of material. He saw mates die in accidents and the first point of call in an emergency, he helped a lot of people.

Ulick produced his first record “Songs of the Snowy Mountains” in 1966. This was followed in 1967 by “More Songs of the Snowy Mountains” made by Ulick, Anne and Paul Davey.

The songs, such as “Cooma Cavaliers” are a slice of history, a representation of life in the region at the time. In the late 1970s, Ulick moved to Canberra where he and his second wife Noelene lived until about 10 years ago when they moved to Healesville.

In Canberra, Ulick continued to perform with his new band Ulick O’Boyle and The Settlers and worked as an assistant radiographer.

He performed with musicians Peter West, Peter Hobson and Geoff Begg.

These performaers will be attending the memorial to honour Ulick’s memory.

This tribute will begin at 2pm at the Alpine hotel.

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Berridale awoken with a shake At about 5am on Thursday July 14, emergency services received a number of phone calls from residents of Berridale saying they had heard an explosion followed by a rumbling. Enquiries led to the discovery that a minor earthquake measuring two on the Richter scale had actually occurred in Berridale. Another one was felt at about 9pm on the same day. There were no reports of injury or damage.

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People’s ego or self-assessment can sometimes get in the way of an objective analysis.

Take for instance Hugh Hefner, the Playboy king. At 85, his 25 year-old financee has recently announced she can’t go through with the wedding.

Poor Hugh can’t explain it.

This young lady may have more scruples than people may have expected. Hugh really needs to get a mirror.

The Cooma Stallions certainy copped a pasting last Sunday, with a ton of injuries to key players. It must be the season for it, because the Red Devils have had their fair share too.

With a big home day this Sunday, The Postman hopes the Stallions wounds heal in time for the team to put up a good showing against Eden.

The polls continue to show a decline in fortunes for Prime Minister Julia Gillard, at last count, down to 26 percent and falling. The PM is another person who needs to get a mirror because she is only fooling herself.

LAOKO is concerned there are so many critters being killed on local roads this year.

The Postman can see why – the highway between Cooma and Canberra is littered with carcases of roos and wombats. Now, having seen the driving skills of so many this winter, it’s not surprising.

Here is a hint to motorists – SLOW DOWN! And here’s a hint to the RTA – MORE SIGNS, NOW! If motorists new to the area are advised there are big, frightened animals in the area, they might take more care.

Of course, snow blindness doesn’t help……

Wednesday July 20, 2011

Disgust over NBN rollouts Editor, I am writing to express my disgust and disappointment in the government’s National Broadband Network rollouts.

When this initiative was first announced, I was led to believe it was designed to bring rural communities in the present with internet technology. It seems that what the government considers to be rural is different to my outlook.

I would have thought that it would be an opportunity to bring seriously technologically disadvantaged parts of Australia up to speed, but instead these places are left in the dark.

I live in Bungarby, where I homeschool my children so they don’t have to travel the two hours plus round trip on the bus each day.

There is no digital television and very limited analogue coverage, which means we are unable to watch the educational shows which could benefit the children’s schooling. Until now, we were able to access a mail out DVD library through Bigpond. Now Bigpond have closed the library, advising that movies should now be downloaded with their new T-box gadget.

Last time we tried to download a movie on our Satellite internet service, it took seven hours and used half our monthly usage allowance.

We have very limited mobile phone coverage and several neighbours have none at all.

I understand that it would be difficult and extremely expensive to connect remote places like this with any sort of cable internet service, but I feel it is unfair that we should be so disadvantaged in comparison with our city cousins.

The National Broadband Network website indicates that everyone should have access to metropolitan comparable internet service. It describes this as: “Access to the internet at a peak data speed of at least 512/128 kbps and 3GB per month usage allowance”.

I would argue that this is nowhere near comparable to metropolitan services.

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which are ADSL ready with 50 GB a month at a speed of 20/1 Mbps for $49.95 per month. This is common place in many Australian homes and much faster than what the government call a metropolitan comparable internet service. I have a friend in Penrith who has access to one terrabyte of usage each month for the same cost.

The fastest speed our Satellite service is able to provide is 1024 / 512 kbps. To access this speed with 60 GB a month (the closest comparable plan to the Bigpond one), it would cost us $295.95 a month.

The National Broadband Network interim satellite connections, which are not accessible by anyone with a speed of 512/128 kbps and 3GB per month (therefore not accessible by us), operate at a peak speed of 6 / 1 Mbps (still a lot less than ADSL and Cable) and offer a maximum usage of 20 GB per month at a cost of $99.95.

It appears to me that a real metro comparable speed would be at least 1024/512 kbps and comparable usage would be at least 50 GB. If the government really wants to make a difference in rural and remote areas, they would subsidise the Satellite services to enable users to receive the peak speak and usage at a reasonable cost of no more than $50 per month.

Soon analogue TV will be phased out. Areas like ours will be left in the dark not only with internet services, but also with television.

The radio, which we once thought was a thing of the past is again becoming the country person’s main form of information and news coverage.

Children, who live in remote areas and need access to this new technology and information to fit into the world of the future and being left behind, whilst the rest of the world progresses.

Something needs to be done.

Nancy Groves Bungarby Rd Bungarby 2630

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Wednesday July 20, 2011

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Dee Clarke, Harry Coen and Louisa Wall helping Lurline Mugridge serve hot soup, sandwiches and slices.

Last Wednesday at St Paul’s Anglican Church hall, the Anglican ladies of Cooma held their annual Soup Sandwich and Slice luncheon.

For an entry fee of $10 you were served a choice of chicken, pea and ham or pumpkin soup, a selection of sandwiches then a selection of slices to finish your lunch off.

Many hard working parishioners of the church were on hand to make the luncheon successful and they all contributed to the fundraiser whether it be serving, waiting on tables or doing the dishes.

Approximately 140 people attended making the day one of their most successful yet.

Cooma Show gearing up for “Year of the Farmer” Cooma Pastoral and Agricultural Association, (P & A) is gearing up for the 2012 “Year of the Australian Farmer” Cooma Show.

The P & A held its annual general meeting on Thursday July 14 and elected a new committee to drive the next event.

The committee for the next 12 months is: President Gail Eastaway, vice presidents David Whiting, Winston Phillips and Diane Blyton; acting secretary Dale Coyte, treasurer John Caldwell and assistant treasurer Ron Abela.

The committee is keen to appoint a secretary, as Mrs Coyte will only be acting in the position for the next three months.

The P & A still has some vacancies on the committee, and anyone who would like to become involved with the region’s biggest annual family event, is encouraged to join.

The president’s report thanked the committee and volunteers for their work in making the 2011 show a success, despite adverse weather conditions.

The president also thanked all those who assisted with the postponed horse events, which were held at the Cooma Pony Club Grounds and Ti Tree Racecourse, She also thanked those organisations for their co-operation.

While gate numbers were a little reduced, the show was still considered a success.

The treasurer’s report showed the association’s income was reduced on the 2010 show, due to lower gate takings, but bar takings were slightly improved.

The meeting voted to offer life membership to long-serving member and exhibitor, Greg McGufficke, as well as certificates of appreciation to volunteers Bob Coles, Alf Keevers and Irene Snowden.

Following the AGM, the new committee discussed plans for the 2012 show.

It was suggested by Diane Blyton that the show continue the ‘Farmer’ theme by organising a reunion for former ‘young farmers’ and showgirls in the region.

This idea was accepted and the committee will work to implement it.

The committee also decided to hold an instruction/demonstration day in September to encourage entries in the cooking, condiments, handicrafts and other pavilion exhibits.

This day will include information on how to present entries and other information to assist potential exhibitors to win ribbons on show day.

The next committee meeting will be held on August 11 at Cooma ExServices Club.

Researching Family History Just about everyone at some stage develops an interest regarding their family history and would like to know more about past generations so, if you have suddenly become curious about your family’s roots, you might like to take advantage of the presentation by State Records NSW to be held in Cooma next month.

The venue will be Cooma Library at 61 Vale Street on Friday August 5, 2011 from 10am till 12pm and will be presented by Mr Lindsay Allen, Senior Archivist, State Records NSW.

Lindsay will also be on hand to provide information regarding the resources held by State Records plus a detailed package of the online resources that can be accessed via the State Records website.

This will be an excellent workshop for researchers, local historians and for anyone wanting to trace their family’s history.

For catering purposes, plus to book your spot, please contact the Cooma Library on 6455 1730.

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GET SNAPPING AND CAPTURE WATER The savewater! awards ® are now in their ninth year, and have emerged as Australia’s leading awards for water sustainability. These prestigious awards recognise and reward excellence in water conservation and efficiency by business, government, schools, local communities and individuals.

Through Council’s membership with savewater! all businesses and residents of the Shire are eligible to enter the competition and Council encourages businesses and individuals to enter the savewater! awards® no matter how big or small their project.

The savewater! awards® are a wonderful forum in which individuals, schools, community groups, businesses and government can not only be recognised for their achievements in water conservation and efficiency, but help others by sharing their knowledge and experience.

Awards will be presented in eight national categories; three of these categories are also open to international entrants, including the ‘Water Utilities’ category for the first time: • Australian Achiever • Business • Community Groups • Educational Institutions • Government • Photographic Award (open internationally) • Product Innovations (open internationally) • Water Utilities (open internationally).

Entries for the 2011 savewater! awards® close at 5pm (AEST) on Monday 8 August 2011.

Winners will be announced at a gala ceremony to be held in Melbourne in November.

For further information or to enter the savewater! awards®, visit www.cooma.nsw.gov.au

EMULSION TANK AT DEPOT A 20,000 litre emulsion tank has just been installed at the Polo Flat Depot, which allows delivery to be made in 10,000 litre batches.

This emulsion is used for spray seal treatment of roads to bind the gravel together.

Emulsion must be stored in a narrow temperature band and has to be no cooler than 10oC or it will segregate out. Keeping it at 10oC is certainly a challenge in the Cooma winter and this will be assisted with a heater, a circulation pump and a temperature gauge.

The emulsion tank is currently going through the commissioning process. This new facility will improve the productivity of the roads section.

CHANGE TO FEE FOR SELLING SHEEP AT COOMA LIVESTOCK SELLING CENTRE Council wishes to advise of a proposed change to the 2011/2012 fee for selling sheep at Cooma Livestock Selling Centre. The current adopted fee for 2011/2012 is $1.05/head.

New proposed fee is $0.90/head.

For further information please contact Council’s Recreation and Property Manager, Mr Ross Lawley on 6455 1840.

Comments on the proposed change are invited and may be made in writing until 5.00pm 17 August 2011.

WATER SERVICE LOCATER Council staff have been conducting preparation work to replace a water service in Cooma.

Dial Before You Dig information in conjunction with the Locater equipment is required to ensure the safety of staff and the public. Once the Dial Before You Dig information is obtained, the Locater equipment then accurately locates electricity, gas, and Telstra services, which are all clearly marked in yellow paint.

COUNCIL CONTACT DETAILS

SENIOR STAFF

Mayor Dean Lynch 0419 295 954

Deputy Mayor 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 0421 331 639

Councillor Bronnie Taylor 0427 546 299

General Manager Director of Corporate Services Director of Engineering Services Director of Environmental Services

John Vucic Alan Cairney David Byrne Peter Smith

Phone: Fax: Web: Email:

02 6455 1777 02 6455 1799 www.cooma.nsw.gov.au council@cooma.nsw.gov.au

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SEARCHING YOUR FAMILY HISTORY

The Community Strategic Plan Survey is your chance to become involved in planning for Cooma’s future. Council are conducting ‘conversations’ around the shire at the following locations:

To celebrate National Family History Week 2011 we invite you to attend a presentation by State Records, NSW at: Cooma Library 61 Vale Street, Cooma Friday 5th August 2011 10.00am- 12.00pm

• Numeralla Hall – Thursday 21 July 2011, 5pm to 7pm • Bredbo Hall – Thursday 28 July 2011, 5pm to 7pm • Smiths Road – Thursday 4 August 2011, 5pm to 7pm

Presentation by: Lindsay Allen, Senior Archivist, State Records, NSW

Jerangle, and Shannons Flat are still being arranged and it is anticipated that they will be conducted sometime in August.

Have your say! For your chance to win a monthly prize, drawn at the end of each month, fill out a survey either online or in person.

- Use our on-line survey at www.cooma.nsw.gov.au - Fill out a survey at the Cooma Library, mobile library or at the Council office - Post your comments on facebook Cooma-Monaro 2022 - Email us your feedback at coomamonaro2022@cooma.nsw.gov.au

BUS SERVICE BETWEEN COOMA AND CANBERRA

A transport survey is available on council’s website to assess the level of interest in commencing an affordable commuter bus service for workers between Cooma and Canberra/Queanbeyan with a further possibility of extending this service to and from Jindabyne.

Consideration will also be given to the establishment of a Park & Ride in Cooma.

Lindsay will provide an insight into the resources held by State Records and an in depth study of on line resources accessible through the State Records website.

A valuable workshop for researchers, particularly local community historians and those wanting to trace their family history.

For catering purposes and to book your place please contact Cooma Library on (02) 64551 730

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ATTENTION ALL PROSPECTIVE LAND BUYERS Did you know that weeds cost Australia over 4 billion dollars per year?

Noxious weeds impact significantly on the environment and agriculture. As a result, the law requires that noxious weeds are controlled on land irrespective of whether the land is used for rural, residential, a lifestyle block or for agricultural production.

The cost of removing a blackberry infestation on a residential block in town may be less significant than controlling a serrated tussock infestation on grazing land, but can still be a significant financial burden for the landholder.

Noxious Weeds are often forgotten when purchasing land and the following considerations should be taken prior to signing a contract.

1 Are there noxious weeds present?

2 Are noxious weed infestations being managed / controlled?

3 What are the costs associated with weed control?

4 Will infestations lead to production losses if the land is used for primary production?

Council is prevented by privacy laws from disclosing weed infestation information to prospective purchasers without the consent of the owner. Prospective purchasers can apply to Council for a 149(5) Certificate which will indicate the presence of noxious weeds on a particular property however, Council cannot provide information on the degree of infestation of each weed found.

What should I do prior to purchase?

Step 1 Before purchase, you should arrange to have someone with knowledge of weeds to inspect the property with you. If weeds are found on the property, a weed control operator can provide a cost estimate for control work. Council does not provide information on control costs, however, can provide contact details of suitable weed control operators experienced in these matters.

Step 2 Your solicitor should request a Section 64 and a 149(5) Certificate from Council. A section 64 Certificate under the Noxious Weeds Act 1993 will provide information on any outstanding notices over the property or money payable to Council in relation to noxious weeds.

These debts and outstanding notices remain with the property upon sale and become the responsibility of the purchaser.

The small cost of an independent inspection and a Section 64 Certificate may save you thousands of dollars in weed control.

If you require further information, please contact Councils Noxious Weeds Advisory Officer, Roger Roach on (02) 6455 1942.

Pictured are a variety of noxious weeds which could prove expensive to control.

COUNCIL CONTACT DETAILS

SENIOR STAFF

Mayor Dean Lynch 0419 295 954

Deputy Mayor 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 0421 331 639

Councillor Bronnie Taylor 0427 546 299

General Manager Director of Corporate Services Director of Engineering Services Director of Environmental Services

John Vucic Alan Cairney David Byrne Peter Smith

Phone: Fax: Web: Email:

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Local area contact group It is always a source of concern when any of our armed services personnel are sent out on active duty to an overseas posting but it is especially so for their families and friends back home who can’t always access information and often have no one in a similar situation to turn to for advice or support.

Fortunately, people in the Cooma-Monaro region can now access an informal support group where they can share their concerns and experiences with others who are currently in, or have in the past been through the ordeal of having a loved one serving overseas in a tense situation.

Conceived by Bredbo identity Jenny Lawlis and local community member Ruth Blattman, the group, Friends of Defence, is a social one where people bring along a plate and get together at various locations to share their concerns and support each other.

The group is also open to discussing any specific

problems that anyone in the group may have as chances are that someone else in the group may have the answers.

“Ruth and I felt there was a gap here and people in that situation had no one to talk to which just makes it harder to deal with as information etc is not always easy to get from other sources.”

Councillor Lawlis added.

The group not only offers support and friendship though, it can also help to prepare people for what to expect when a family member is in active service overseas and because those in the group have all shared very similar experiences they can relate to the trial of having to wait at home for news.

Friends of Defence meet in the afternoons on the third Sunday of each month at various locations.

For further information on the meetings, please contact Ruth Blattman on 6452 1080.

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Pictured from left, Alex and Barbara, standing, Michelle and Ruth who are part of the Friends of Defence group.

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Tuesday August 9

SRSC nominated for NSW Youth Week award Snowy River Shire Council is pleased to announce that it is among 12 finalists for the 2011 NSW Youth Week Awards.

The categories for the NSW Youth Week Awards are: 1. Best local Youth Week program 2. Best on-going commitment to local Youth Week programs 3. Most innovative Youth Week program 4. Best small Council with the most outstanding Youth Week program We are honoured to be considered for an award in these categories alongside many other large and small councils including Blacktown, Eurobodalla, Hornsby and our neighbours in Tumut.

Snowy River Shire’s 2011 youth week included an extraordinary range of activities designed to engage young people across the shire. Events like Crazy Pants Day helped to push attendance well past the 500 mark; while Cheap Eats Night, The Monaro Youth Showcase and a flash mob in Nuggets Crossing built connections between young people and the wider community.

The primary goals of this year’s youth week program were to strengthen young people’s voices and to help young people engage with the wider community. Our youth health and development team worked closely with the Espy youth council, community groups, local businesses and individuals of all ages to this end. Achieving finalist status for this award reinforces the importance of that goal.

The winners will be announced at the Local Government and Shires Association Awards Evening on August 3 in Sydney.

For additional information on Snowy River Shire’s 2011 Youth Week program and this award, please contact Meghan Quinn, youth health and development worker, on 02 6451 1506 or Meghan.

Quinn@snowyriver.nsw.gov.au.

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KEEP WARM rs What is Census?

Think of it as a snapshot of Australia at one given moment, used by government and industry to determine where improvements should be made in Australian communities. What you say is private and confidential and lights the way forward for health, education, transport, industry and the environment, making a brighter future for all of us.

So how will you shed some light on Tuesday August 9?

You can either fill out the form delivered to your home, or complete the eCensus online.

For more information visit abs.gov.au/census or call 1300 338 776.

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Wednesday July 20, 2011

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Hostess Julie Kantor (far right) welcomes guests to Frank’s Birthday Luncheon. Frank is second from the left.

1956 Australian Winter Olympian Frank Prihoda celebrated along with his sister Sasha Nekvapil, who was also there to celebrate his 90th birthday. Sasha was a member of the Czech team at the 1948 Winter Olympics.

Winter Olympian Frank Prihoda of Thredbo turned 90 years of age on Friday July 8 and the day was celebrated in grand style with a ski race in which seventy of his friends participated on Thredbo’s Rossignol Racecourse.

On a bright blue Thredbo day with a perfectly prepared course set by Rod Tidmarsh, top seeded Frank Prihoda skied off wearing Bib No 1 in “The 2011 Frank Classic” after the course was opened by the forerunners, Winter Olympian Kim Clifford and past Ski School Director Brad Spalding.

Next on course was Winter Olympian Bob Arnott followed by past International Ski Federation delegate Kurt Lance AM. All 70 competitors successfully completed two runs of the course.

Following the race, Frank’s many friends, some of whom came from Canberra and Melbourne for the occasion, were invited to attend the race presentation and buffet luncheon at the Knickerbocker restaurant in Thredbo. The outright winner of the race was Frank Prihoda, with the other place getters judged on their split times, that is, the racers whose times on both runs Brad Spalding delivers an amusing speech honouring Frank Prihoda. were nearly the same. So as not to disappoint the athletes, everyone was a substantial European main dish and the traditional presented with a commemorative medal.

Between hilarious speeches, racers and guests birthday cake. Guests are now in training for Frank’s feasted on oysters as well as two entrees, followed by 100th birthday race.

Boali Lodge of Thredbo village wins gold Boali Lodge is toasting their success after receiving a Gold award for best Hosted Accommodation at the Accommodation Association of Australia’s 2011 National Accommodation Industry Awards for Excellence.

Boali was among 138 finalists in the awards - reflecting the quality of its food and accommodation in its accommodation category.

The award was presented during a glittering function held on Friday June 24 at the Hilton Sydney attended by over 300 leaders and representatives from the tourism and accommodation industries.

“We at Boali Lodge are delighted about winning Gold in the National Industry Awards for Excellence.

This award gives recognition for all the effort that goes into maintaining Boali’s high standard. Boali is committed to offering its guests a wonderful mountain experience,” said Olivia Warwick, the Resident Manager.

Boali’s prime location in Thredbo is a major drawcard for people coming up for skiing or summer activities, but it’s the wonderful modern Australian cuisine, the

quality accommodation and friendly and relaxing atmosphere in the lodge that keeps them coming back.

“The National Accommodation Industry Awards for Excellence are all about achieving and maintaining the highest standards in the accommodation industry,” said the Chief Executive of the Accommodation Association of Australia, Lorraine Duffy.

The Accommodation Association of Australia is the representative body for the Australian accommodation industry and its provide some 110,000 guest rooms across the country.

The National Accommodation Industry Awards for Excellence are one of the only annual accommodation awards to incorporate a true mystery guest component in their judging process.

“The all-round Boali experience is what makes the place a delight to stay at”, said Kim Allchin who is Chair of the Board of Boali Lodge.

“We wish to offer that experience to as many people as possible”.

Rotary exchange student returns home

Veronique Legrand, Rotary exchange student from Belgium, is pictured with Rotary President Katrin Hackney.

After spending a year as a guest of the Cooma Rotary Club, Veronique returns to Belgium this week.

During her year she has stayed with four host families, the Adams, Sutcliffe, Cooper and Slater families, and has been able to visit much of Australia.

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Wednesday July 20, 2011

When aircraft meet volcanic ash Recent disruptions to flight schedules around Australia due to volcanic ash in the region are well-founded, according to local man Ian Deegan.

Ian and his wife Norma, plus two friends, experienced first-hand what happens when an aircraft flies into a cloud of volcanic ash.

It’s not an experience Ian would recommend.

In 1982, Ian and Norma and their friends were returning from England from their son Steve’s wedding.

Flying with British airways, the final leg of the trip left Djarkarta at night.

All was well for the take-off, but shortly after, the plane flew into a cloud of volcanic ash which did not show up on the radar and looked just like cloud.

Flying at about 36,000 feet, the plane was buffeted by the ash cloud with the windshield broken and leading edges damaged by the ash.

Worse, the ash was sucked into the engine, with all four engines shutting down as a result.

Ian said his wife had turned to him, saying “the engine’s on fire”. He replied that it had been alight for a few minutes.

The pilot advised his passengers “we’ve struck a bit of bother”.

Ian said some of the younger passengers were screaming and very afraid, with the cabin crew doing their best to reassure them.

Ony the small emergency lights were working in the cabin and the ash was entering the plane through broken windows, making some passengers cough .

For Ian and Norma, though, Ian said

“well, we were together – that’s all that mattered”.

The pilot dropped the aircraft to about 13,000 feet, telling the flight engineer to get at least two engines working again by the time the plane descended to 12,000 feet.

Unable to see out of the cockpit, the pilot was literally flying blind, but aware of the height of the closest and largest mountains.

The pilot said later he had been trying to get the aircraft away from the water – that area near Java had a high shark population and he did not want to drop into the middle of them.

Instead, he was preparing for a crash landing in the jungle.

Luckily, however, that never eventuated.

As the aircraft dropped to 12,000 feet, the engineer manged to get one, then a second engine working again.

The pilot was able to turn the aircraft and return urn to Djakarta.

But he didn’tt want to rely on air traffic control at the airport.

Instead, the chief steward peered out of the side panels on the aircraft to give the pilot directions and he was able to land the he plane.

Everyone then disembarked as quickly as

Cooma Hospital auxiliary news

Three members of the auxiliary recently attended the united hospital auxiliaries of NSW South East zone day in Braidwood.

The zone day was held in the “Garan Vale” wool shed function centre, which is on the Little River Road approximately two kilometres from Braidwood.

The woolshed was built by Garnet Maddrell on the property Garan Vale in 1936.

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The guest speaker for the day was Jackie French, author, gardener and friend of the environment; she kept her audience captivated with her talk. The state president Mollie Strong and zone rep Barbara Evans were also in attendance.

A long time member of the 76 Commissioner Street Braidwood branch, Mrs. Midge Stalker at an amazing 101 years Thursday 21st July – Wednesday 27th July 2011 of age, said grace before a very enjoyable lunch. Some interesting HARRY POTTER & THE facts revealed during the zone AVAILABLE

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Pictured: Ian Deegan and wife Norma survived frightening experience flying a fright through volcanic ash.

day were that in the southern zone area there are 11 Hospital Auxiliaries with a total of 353 members. These members worked 68,681 volunteer hours and raised $687,818.50.

Hospital auxiliary members in NSW raised 9.2 million dollars, which went into hospitals in NSW for equipment.

The Cooma Hospital Auxiliary recently received their certificates for raising in excess of $20,000 in the last financial year. The group raised $24,828.37, which went to the Cooma Hospital for new equipment. They also received a certificate for raising in excess of $1,655 per member and for working 918 volunteer hours.

It was apparent from all the branches represented at the zone day that the recruitment of new members is very difficult and that the existing members wore many hats.

The Cooma Hospital Auxiliary whose membership is very small would welcome new members, male or female so if you have spare time and want to support the Cooma Hospital and have a good time while working with other supporters to raise funds for the purchase of equipment, then consider joining the auxiliary.

Meetings are held on the second Thursday of the month at 2pm in the education centre at the Cooma Hospital. At present the auxiliary are running a raffle with a prize of vouchers the value of $500 for food and petrol with the proceeds going towards more much needed equipment for our hospital.

Tickets are available from members or at the hospital kiosk.

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possible and were accommodated overnight at hotels.

It had been a tense and frightening 25 minutes in their lives The next day, the 242 passengers and crew assembled at the airport and learnt more of what had happened and what damage the aircraft had suffered.

The passengers were assigned alternative flights home, although one group of 90 passengers refused to fly to Sydney when they wanted to return to Perth, a much shorter flight.

Ian said he and Norma have since had a number of other flights, all of them uneventful.

However, there is a lighter side to all this.

Ian and Norma met in Japan after the Second World War, when Norma was nursing and Ian in the Army.

At that time, they used to have outings with a couple of friends, the same ones they were flying with that day.

Ian ssaid that on every one of tthose outings in Japan, something always went so wrong. w While the pilot was fighting to keep their aircraft flying in 1982, that friend mentioned to Ian “well, something always does go wrong when we’re out with yyou”.

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Have you thought about joining Lions?

The Lions Club of Cooma Inc has been serving the community of Cooma and surrounds for over 50 years.

You would be aware of several Lions parks around Cooma, which are now maintained by Cooma Monaro Council. Another landmark which is a major tourist attraction is the Southern Cloud Memorial.

The Lions Club is currently constructing a footpath from the Southern Cloud going through the showgrounds towards the Lambie Street gorge with the planting of a hedgerow behind the memorial and proposed seating along the track to come. This project is currently being undertaken with the assistance of the Monaro High School Agriculture and Building year 11 students and Cooma Monaro Shire Council. This is proving to be a very successful combination.

The Cooma Lions Club with the generosity of our citizens

is giving in excess of $50,000 back to the community each year to such organisations as; Cooma District Hospital, Salvation Army, Sir William Hudson Nursing Home, Yallambee Nursing Home, and we also sponsor along with council our sister city exchange with Yamaga where students from Monaro High travel to Japan every second year and the Japanese students come to Cooma in the alternate years.

The Lions club is responsible for the erection of the snowmen and Santa’s to help brighten our town. The club also supports a number of other projects, locally, nationally and internationally on a needs basis.

We are the largest service club in the world and are continuing to expand throughout the world. Giving that commitment to perform service for your community is often a very hard decision to make because our family and

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We would like you to consider joining a very progressive and strong club. The club meets fortnightly on Wednesday nights and to perform service work when family and work commitments allow. We try to have fun both at meetings and service work.

We would especially like to see women become involved.

All those mums that now have their children in high school allowing you more free time or those organised mums that would like a break from children or anybody that feels that it would be good to give that commitment to make Cooma a better community.

Should you be interested in service work we will give the opportunity to join us at dinner where we can explain things more fully. If you would like to come along you can contact any of the following people: Mick Mayhew – 0419 289 207, Colleen Abraham – 0413 498 703, Chris Reeks – 0407 299 008.

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Pictured from left: Student Executive members President of the local St Vincent de Paul Georgia Mack, Jacob Society, Damian Kenneally, was handed a cheque Moon, Tim Green, for nearly $600 by the School Executive. The St Vincent de Paul money was raised by contributions from students President Damian and staff and coincided with the collection of a Kenneally, Harry Roach, mountain of warm clothing and blankets that was Sophie Mayhew and brought in by the school community.

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Tax Time 2011 is here With the end of the financial year here, Tax Commissioner Michael D’Ascenzo today reminded Australia’s 12.6 million taxpayers that tax time has begun.

“Now is the time for people who prepare their own tax returns to start getting their tax affairs in order so that they can lodge by the 31 October deadline.

“The quickest and easiest way to lodge is online using e-tax, the ATO’s free lodgement service.”

“E-tax is available to download free of charge from our website at www.ato.gov.au and is the popular choice for nearly 2.5 million people each year.”

“As well as built-in checks, calculators and guides, e-tax gives you the option to pre fill your return with information provided to the ATO by third parties including payment summaries, government payments such as pensions and allowances, bank interest and private health insurance details.

“Government and third party information to pre-fill your return will be available to download progressively from 1 July.

You can subscribe to an alerts service within e-tax which will let you know when your personal information becomes available,” Mr D’Ascenzo said.

Other ways to lodge Lodging with TaxPack TaxPack 2011, will be available from 1 July at ATO

shopfronts, most newsagencies, online through the publication ordering system on the ATO website or by calling our automated publication ordering service on 1300 720 092.

Lodging over the phone If you have simple tax affairs you may be eligible to lodge your tax return over the phone.

Simply complete the Short tax return 2011 and then lodge it by calling 13 28 65.

Lodging through a registered tax agent If you are using a registered tax agent for the first time or using a different tax agent from last year you need to contact them by 31 October 2011.

Visit www.tpb.gov.au or call the Tax Practitioners Board on 1300 362 829 to check your tax agent is registered.

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If people have questions or need assistance they should visit the ATO website www.ato.gov.au or phone the ATO on 13 28 61 between 8.00am and 6.00pm weekdays.

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ATO announces compliance spotlight areas for 2011-12 Tax Commissioner Michael D’Ascenzo today released the Compliance Program 2011-12, a publication which outlines key focus areas attracting ATO attention for the coming year. Mr D’Ascenzo said that the release of the Compliance Program serves as a timely reminder to the community of what the ATO is focusing on and what is attracting its attention.

“The Compliance Program is aimed at supporting and protecting the community, and outlines what we consider to be current risks and the actions we are taking to address our concerns.

“Businesses participating in the cash economy to evade tax, phoenix arrangements, incorrect superannuation

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“The tax system funds the standard of living we all enjoy in Australia and superannuation contributes to the retirement income of Australians. Most people appreciate that taxes pay for public goods and services such as education, health, law and order, defence and welfare which underpin the type of society we live in.

“The majority of us do the right thing. Those who deliberately do the wrong thing face serious consequences for their actions, including penalties and possible criminal prosecution.

“We have a range of measures in place to ensure we detect and deal with those who evade their obligations; this includes working across government agencies and use of overseas networks.

“If you believe someone is doing the wrong thing or you would like to talk about your own situation if you are not sure about your obligations or your access to entitlements, I encourage you to give us a call,” Mr D’Ascenzo said.

The Compliance Program 2011-12 is guided by the ATO Strategic Statement. The Compliance Program 2011-12 and ATO Strategic Statement can be downloaded from www.ato. gov.au.

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Ask the Experts - new financial year tax changes The new financial year heralds the implementation of a number of tax changes that were announced by the Federal Government as part of the 2011 budget.

Jono Forrest, a director of local firm, Boyce Chartered Accountants says that employers need to be aware of the changes and ensure they have in place procedures to meet their obligations.

The Temporary Flood and Cyclone Reconstruction Levy will apply from July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012 and will affect people who earn more than $50,000 in the 2011/12 financial year.

The levy will be used to rebuild essential infrastructure in the towns and regions affected by the recent natural disasters and will be applied at the rate of 0.5 percent of taxable income from $50,000 to $100,000.

People earning more than $100,000 will pay $250 plus one percent of taxable income in excess of $100,000.

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New withholding tax tables have been released that incorporate the flood levy and also take into account the changes in the way the Low Income Tax Offset is delivered.

This change increases the amount of the offset delivered to low income earners via the PAYG withholding system from 50 percent to 70 percent of the total amount.

“Another change that employers may not be aware of is the requirement to provide Parental Leave Pay to eligible employees from July 1, 2011, Mr Forrest said.

“The Paid Parental Leave Scheme came into effect from January 1, 2011, however from July 1, 2011 employers actually have to have in place procedures to make the payments to employees through their payroll system.”

Also taking effect in the 2011-12 financial year is a reduction in the adjustment factor for PAYG instalment taxpayers from eight percent to four percent “The GDP adjustment method is used by the majority of taxpayers required to pay quarterly income tax instalments such as many small businesses and self-managed superannuation funds; this measure will provide a significant cash flow benefit to such tax payers, however

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New withholding rates from 1 July 2011 The ATO is reminding employers to use the new pay as you go withholding tax tables from July 1, 2011 when withholding tax from their employees.

Tax Commissioner Michael D’Ascenzo said the tax withheld calculator available on our website, can help employers to quickly work out how much tax to withhold from their employees.

“This year will see the introduction of the flood levy. Some employees who were affected by natural disasters during the past year will be exempt from the levy.

“The ATO recently wrote to employers to tell them about the new tax tables that include tables for employees who have to pay the levy and for those who are exempt.

“Employers need to apply these new tax tables to payments made on or after July 1 even if some of the payment relates to work performed before this date.”

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“If an employer uses a computer system or a service provider to manage their payroll, they should ensure that their software has been updated,” Mr D’Ascenzo said.

Tax tables and the flood levy exemption declaration form are available from the ATO website at www.ato.gov.au/taxtables or by calling the ATO on 1300 720 092.

Paper copies of the weekly and fortnightly tax tables as well as the flood levy exemption declaration forms are also available at ATO shopfronts and most newsagents.

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ABC News Breakfast. (CC) News. (CC) Business Today. (CC) Human Journey. (Final, G, R, CC) Catalyst. (G, R, CC) One Plus One. (CC) Midday Report. (CC) Midsomer Murders. (PG, R, CC) World’s Greenest Homes. (G, R, CC) Children’s Programs.

Time Team: Hitler’s Island Fortress.

(G, CC) Minuscule. (G, R) News. (CC) 7.30 ACT. (CC) Collectors. (CC) Silent Witness. (M, CC) With her colleagues increasingly concerned about her behaviour, Nikki uncovers evidence the now-deceased prime suspect in the hospital deaths was self-medicating with a dangerous antidepressant.

Hustle. (CC) Mickey decides to sting a couple of venture capitalists whose underhand business practices resulted in a man committing suicide.

Lateline. (CC) Beautiful People. (M, R, CC) Rage. (MA15+)

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9.30 12.50

Sunrise. (CC) The Morning Show. (PG, CC) News. (CC) Movie: My Mom’s New Boyfriend.

(PG, 08, R) Dr Oz. (PG) Last Chance Surgery. (PG, R, CC) Toybox. (P, R, CC) Spit It Out. (C, CC) News At 4.30. (CC) Deal Or No Deal. (G, CC) News. (CC) Today Tonight. (CC) Home And Away. (PG, CC) Better Homes And Gardens. (G, CC) A how-to guide to creating a kitchen which looks like a million dollars.

Learn how to make Fast Ed’s bread and butter pudding, as well as winter chicken and pancetta salad.

Ghost Whisperer. (M, R, CC) Jim’s friend, Matt, returns home from Iraq, suffering memory loss and has little recollection of the war. Contacted by ghosts of his comrades, Melinda helps him regain his memory.

Football. (CC) AFL. Round 18. St Kilda v Adelaide. From Etihad Stadium, Melbourne.

Home Shopping. (G)

1.00 2.00 3.00 3.30 4.00 4.30 5.30 6.00 6.30 7.00 7.30 9.30 11.30 12.00 2.15 4.00 4.30

Today. (CC) Kerri-Anne. (PG, CC) News. (CC) Alive And Cooking. (G, R) The Ellen DeGeneres Show. (PG, R, CC) The View. (PG, CC) Days Of Our Lives. (PG, CC) Entertainment Tonight. (CC) Hi-5. (Final, P, R, CC) Kitchen Whiz. (C, CC) News. (CC) Hot Seat. (G, CC) News. (CC) WIN News. (CC) The Block Unlocked. (PG, CC) Catch up on all the drama of the week.

Hosted by Shelley Craft.

Rugby League. (CC) NRL. Round 20.

Canterbury Bulldogs v Parramatta Eels. From ANZ Stadium, Sydney.

Rugby League. (CC) NRL. Round 20.

Melbourne Storm v Brisbane Broncos.

From AAMI Park, Melbourne.

A Current Affair. (CC) Movie: Any Which Way You Can. (M, 80, R) Movie: Captivity. (AV15+, 07, R) Entertainment Tonight. (R, CC) Good Morning America. (CC)

4.30 5.00 6.30 7.00 7.30

9.00 11.00 12.00 12.30 1.25 5.00 5.30

6.00 WorldWatch.

7.30 Cycling. (CC) Tour de France. Daily update. From France.

7.45 WorldWatch.

10.30 Soccer. Copa América. First semifinal.

1.00 WorldWatch.

3.30 Here Comes The Neighbourhood.

(G, R, CC) 4.00 The Journal. (CC) 4.30 PBS NewsHour. (CC) 5.30 Global Village. (G, R, CC) 6.00 Cycling. (CC) Tour de France. Daily highlights. From France.

6.30 World News Australia. (CC) 7.35 Inspector Rex. (PG, R, CC) 8.30 Victorian Pharmacy. (PG, CC) Part 4 of 4.

9.30 World News Australia. (CC) 10.00 Cycling. (CC) Tour de France.

Stage 17. Gap to Pinerolo. 179km mountain stage. From France.

2.00 WeatherWatch Overnight.

5.00 WorldWatch.

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sbs one Early News. (CC) Toasted TV. (G, CC) Totally Wild. (C, CC) Wurrawhy. (P, CC) News. (CC) The Circle. (PG, CC) Dr Phil. (PG, CC) The Oprah Winfrey Show. (PG, R, CC) Ready Steady Cook. (PG, CC) Judge Judy. (PG, CC) Infomercials. (PG, R, CC) Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. (G, CC) The Bold And The Beautiful. (G, CC) News. (CC) 6.30 With George Negus. (CC) The 7PM Project. (PG, CC) MasterChef Australia. (CC) Gary and George host another MasterClass.

They will have you inspired to hit the kitchen and whip up a fancy treat in no time.

To Be Advised.

Can Of Worms. (M, R, CC) Sports Tonight. (CC) The Late Show With David Letterman. (PG) Infomercials. (PG, R) Bayless Conley. (PG) Jesse Duplantis Ministries. (PG)

6.00 WorldWatch.

7.30 Cycling. (CC) Tour de France. Daily update. From France.

7.45 WorldWatch.

1.30 Inside The Bombay Railway: Dreams. (G, R, CC) 2.30 The Nest. (PG, R, CC) 3.30 Angels In New York. (G, R, CC) 4.00 The Journal. (CC) 4.30 PBS NewsHour. (CC) 5.30 Global Village: Hinglish. (G, R, CC) 6.00 Cycling. (CC) Tour de France. Daily highlights. From France.

6.30 World News Australia. (CC) 7.30 James May’s Toy Stories: Airfix. (G, R, CC) 8.30 As It Happened: The First Blitz. (PG, R, CC) Explores the impact of Germany’s “Iron Thunderstorms”, the zeppelin bombing raids of London and South East England during World War I. 9.30 World News Australia. (CC) 10.00 Cycling. (CC) Tour de France.

Stage 19. Modane Valfréjus to L’Alpe d’Huez. 109 km mountain stage.

2.00 WeatherWatch Overnight.

5.00 WeatherWatch & Music.

5.05 Korean News.

5.40 Japanese News.

Entertainment

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6.00 Rage. (PG) 11.00 Big Chef Takes On Little Chef. (G, R, CC) 12.00 Collectors. (R, CC) 12.30 Australian Story. (R, CC) 1.00 Foreign Correspondent. (R, CC) 1.30 Two In The Top End. (G, R, CC) 2.00 Treks In A Wild World. (G, R, CC) 2.25 Space Odyssey. (G, R) 3.00 Rugby Union. Shute Shield.

Round 16. Manly v Eastern Suburbs.

5.00 Bowls. Moama International Tri Series. Men’s Singles. Australia v England.

6.00 James Martin’s Champagne. (G, R, CC) 6.30 Gardening Australia. (G, CC) 7.00 News. (CC) 7.30 Kingdom. (PG, R, CC) 8.20 Spicks And Specks Shorts. (PG, CC) 8.30 Marchlands. (New series, CC) Follows the experiences of three separate families who occupied the same house in Yorkshire, England, during different periods.

9.20 Rake. (M, R, CC) Lawyer Cleaver Greene agrees to represent a cannibal.

10.15 Doctor Who. (PG, R, CC) 11.05 Rage. (MA15+)

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6.00 6.30 7.00 9.00 11.00 11.05 1.00 1.30 2.00 2.30

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Handy Manny. (G, R) Stitch! (G) Weekend Sunrise. (CC) Saturday Disney. (G, CC) Possum’s Club. (G) Legend Of Enyo. (C, R, CC) Castaway. (C, CC) V8 Xtra. (G, CC) Motor Racing. (CC) V8 Utes. Round 4.

From Reid Park Street Circuit, Queensland. Commentary from Aaron Noonan and James Moffat.

Marie Claire: Under The Cover. (PG, R) Movie: Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights. (PG, 04, R, CC) What’s Up Down Under. (G, CC) Guide To The Good Life. (G) Sydney Weekender. (G) News. (CC) Martin Clunes: Man To Manta – In Search Of The Giant Ray. (PG, CC) Movie: Evan Almighty. (G, 07, R, CC) Movie: Spy Game. (M, 01, R, CC) A retiring spy tries to cover for his renegade protege before a CIA investigations panel.

Movie: Catch A Fire. (M, 06, R) Home Shopping. (G)

4.30 5.00 5.30 6.00 6.30 7.30 9.45 12.00 1.55 4.00 4.30 5.00 5.30

Go, Diego! Go! (G, R) Dora The Explorer. (G, R) Weekend Today: Saturday. (CC) Saturday Kerri-Anne. (G, CC) Kids’ WB. (G) Children’s Programs.

Lockie Leonard. (C, CC) A Gurls Wurld. (C, CC) The Saddle Club. (C, R, CC) Movie: Yellowstone Kelly. (PG, 59, R, CC) Fishing Australia. (G, CC) News. (CC) Discover Downunder. (G) News. (CC) Australia’s Funniest Home Videos.

(PG, CC) Rugby Union. (CC) Tri Nations Series.

Game 1. Australia v South Africa.

From ANZ Stadium, Sydney.

Movie: Gran Torino. (M, 08, CC) Clint Eastwood, Bee Vang, Christopher Carley.

Movie: The Final Cut. (M, 04, R) Movie: Beyond The Poseidon Adventure. (PG, 79, R) Danoz Direct. (G) Newstyle Direct. (G) Creflo A Dollar. (G) Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (G, R)

5.30 6.00 6.30 7.30 8.40

11.10 1.40 4.00 4.30 5.00

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6.00 Rugby League. ARL Schoolboy Cup. Patrician Brothers’ Blacktown v Holy Cross Ryde. Highlights. From Centrebet Stadium, New South Wales.

7.00 Weekend Today. (CC) 10.00 Wide World Of Sports. (G, CC) 11.00 The NRL Sunday Footy Show. (G) 12.00 The Sunday Roast. (PG) 1.00 One Hit Wonder Down Under. (PG) 2.00 The Block: Challenge Night.

(PG, R, CC) 4.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 20.

Panthers v Sea Eagles. From Centrebet Stadium, New South Wales.

6.00 News. (CC) 6.30 The Block: Room Reveal And Judging. (PG, CC) 7.30 60 Minutes. (CC) 8.30 Movie: Panic At Rock Island. (M, 10) 10.30 CSI: Miami. (M, R, CC) 11.25 The Guardian. (M) 12.20 Rugby League. Challenge Cup. Quarter-final. Warrington Wolves v Wigan Warriors.

2.20 WIN Presents. (PG, R) 2.30 Primetime. (M, R) 3.30 Danoz Direct. (G) 4.00 GMA: Sunday Edition. (CC) 5.00 Early Morning News. (CC) 5.30 Today. (CC)

6.00 6.30 7.00 7.30 8.00 8.30

Rage. (G) Children’s Programs.

Insiders. (CC) Inside Business. (CC) Offsiders. (CC) Asia Pacific Focus. (CC) Songs Of Praise. (G, R, CC) Landline. (CC) 7.30 ACT. (R, CC) Message Stick. (G, CC) Nature’s Great Events. (G, R, CC) Desert Of Forbidden Art. (G, CC) James Castle. (G, CC) Clarinet.Ballistix. (G) Art Nation. (CC) Dance Academy. (G, R, CC) Robin Hood. (PG, R, CC) Mr Bean: Animated Series. (G, R) News. (CC) Grand Designs. (G, CC) Midsomer Murders. (Return, M, CC) Compass. (G, CC) Strictly Speaking. (G, CC) Foyle’s War. (M, R, CC) Grand Designs. (G, R, CC) Cricket In The ’60s. (G, R, CC) Wire In The Blood. (M, R, CC) The Bill. (M, R, CC) Art Nation. (R, CC) The New Inventors. (G, R, CC)

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Garner Ted Armstrong. (G) Life Today With James Robison. (G) Weekend Sunrise. (CC) Dive Olly Dive! (C, CC) Sea Princesses. (C, R, CC) Breaking The Magician’s Code: Magic’s Secrets Revealed. (PG, R, CC) Movie: Catch That Kid. (PG, 04, R, CC) Football. AFL. Round 18. Melbourne v Hawthorn. From the MCG. Mercurio’s Menu. (G, R, CC) Mercurio’s Menu. (G, CC) News. (CC) Sunday Night. (CC) Great Migrations: Need To Breed.

(PG, CC) Bones. (Series return, M, CC) Booth uses his military training to pursue the sniper who killed The Gravedigger and is now targeting another suspect.

Castle. (Series return, M, CC) The Suspects: True Australian Thrillers. (M, R, CC) The First 48: Burden Of Proof/ Backfire. (M) Home Shopping. (G) Early News. (CC)

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ABC News Breakfast. (CC) News. (CC) Business Today. (CC) Children’s Programs.

Landline. (R, CC) Midday Report. (CC) Monarch Of The Glen. (G, R, CC) Cheese Slices. (G, R, CC) Poirot. (PG, R, CC) Children’s Programs.

Time Team. (G, CC) Minuscule. (G, R) News. (CC) 7.30. (CC) Australian Story. (CC) Four Corners. (CC) Media Watch. (CC) Q&A. (CC) Lateline. (CC) Lateline Business. (R, CC) Brideshead Revisited. (G, R, CC) The Clinic. (M, CC) Time Team. (G, R, CC) Hidden Story Of Jesus. (G, R, CC) Bowls. Moama International Tri Series. Mixed Triples. Scotland v England. Replay.

4.00 The Bill. (M, R, CC) 5.00 Book Club. (PG, R, CC) 5.30 The New Inventors. (G, R, CC)

2.00 3.00 3.30 4.00 4.30 5.30 6.00 6.30 7.00 7.30 8.00 8.30

9.30 10.30 11.30 12.00 1.00 5.30

Sunrise. (CC) The Morning Show. (PG, CC) News. (CC) Movie: Crimes Of Passion: Sleepwalker. (M, 97, R) Dr Oz. (PG) Last Chance Surgery. (PG, R, CC) Toybox. (P, R, CC) Spit It Out. (C, CC) News At 4.30. (CC) Deal Or No Deal. (G, CC) News. (CC) Today Tonight. (CC) Home And Away. (PG, CC) Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R, CC) Crash Investigation Unit. (PG, CC) The Amazing Race Australia. (PG, CC) With a place in the finale up for grabs the remaining teams make a mad dash for Sri Lanka. Deciding which train carriage to ride in could prove costly for one pair.

Bones. (M, R, CC) Teen Wolf. (M, CC) Ocean Force. (PG) Heroes. (M, R, CC) Home Shopping. (G) Early News. (CC)

9.30 10.30 11.30 12.00 2.00 3.00 3.30 5.00 5.30

Today. (CC) Kerri-Anne. (PG, CC) News. (CC) Alive And Cooking. (G, CC) Ellen DeGeneres Show. (PG, R, CC) The View. (PG, CC) Days Of Our Lives. (PG, CC) Entertainment Tonight. (CC) Magical Tales. (P, R, CC) Kitchen Whiz. (C, CC) News. (CC) Hot Seat. (G, CC) News. (CC) WIN News. (CC) A Current Affair. (CC) The Block: Challenge Night. (PG, CC) Rescue Special Ops. (M, CC) The team is dispatched to shadow an aircraft straying into city airspace.

CSI: Miami. (M, CC) CSI: Miami. (M, R, CC) Secret Diary Of A Call Girl. (MA15+, R, CC) Rugby League. Challenge Cup. Quarter-final. Hull FC v Leeds Rhinos.

Matlock Police. (M, R) Danoz Direct. (G) Good Morning America. (CC) Early Morning News. (CC) Today. (CC)

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WeatherWatch & Music.

Mandarin News Australia. (R, CC) Hungarian News.

Latin American News.

Cycling. (CC) Tour de France. Daily update. From France.

WorldWatch.

Football Asia.

Soccer. Copa América. Semi-finals.

Highlights. From Argentina.

Futbol Mundial.

Speedweek.

Motor Racing. Silk Way Rally. From Russia.

Unfolding Florence. (PG, R, CC) In Good Hands.

Cycling Central.

Cycling. (CC) Tour de France. Daily highlights. From France.

World News Australia. (CC) Lost Worlds. (PG, CC) Dateline. (CC) James May At The Edge Of Space.

(PG, CC) Cycling. (CC) Tour de France.

Final stage. Créteil to Paris. 160 km flat stage. From France.

WeatherWatch Overnight.

Soccer. Copa América. Final. From Buenos Aires, Argentina.

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Mass For You At Home. (G) Hillsong. (G) Totally Wild. (C, R, CC) Pearlie. (C, R, CC) Hook, Line And Sinker. (G, R, CC) The Great Australian Doorstep. (G, CC) School Of Rock Oz Made. (G) Hit List TV. (PG) Off The Menu. (PG) Student Body. (PG) Worst Week. (PG, CC) Operation Sunshine. (PG) Meet The Press. (CC) The Bolt Report. (CC) News. (CC) Jamie’s Thirty Minute Meals. (G, R) Evening News. (CC) Merlin. (PG, CC) MasterChef Australia. (CC) Renovators. (New series, CC) NCIS. (M, R, CC) Motor Racing. Formula 1. Race 10.

German Grand Prix. From Nürburgring, Nürburg, Germany.

Infomercials. (PG, R) Joyce Meyer. (PG) Kenneth Copeland. (PG) James Robison. (PG) Benny Hinn. (PG)

6.00 Soccer. Copa América. Final.

Continued.

7.30 Cycling. (CC) Tour de France. Daily update. From France.

7.45 WorldWatch.

1.30 Dateline. (R, CC) 2.30 WorldWatch.

4.00 The Journal. (CC) 4.30 Futbol Mundial. (R) 5.00 The Crew. (G, R) 5.30 Global Village: Fred Gets To Z. (G, R, CC) 6.00 Cycling. (CC) Tour de France. Daily highlights. From France.

6.30 World News Australia. (CC) 7.30 MythBusters: Coffin Punch. (PG, R, CC) 8.30 Man Vs Wild. (PG, R, CC) Adventurer Edward “Bear” Grylls offers advice on how to survive in some of the most dangerous places on Earth.

9.30 World News Australia. (CC) 10.00 Flight Of The Conchords. (M, R, CC) 10.30 Skins. (MA15+, R, CC) 11.30 The World Game. (R) 12.30 Movie: Napola. (MA15+, 04, R) 2.30 WeatherWatch Overnight.

5.00 WeatherWatch & Music.

5.05 Korean News.

5.40 Japanese News.

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

Today. (CC) Kerri-Anne. (PG, CC) News. (CC) Alive And Cooking. (G, CC) Ellen DeGeneres Show. (PG, R, CC) The View. (PG, CC) Days Of Our Lives. (PG, CC) Entertainment Tonight. (CC) Magical Tales. (P, R, CC) Kitchen Whiz. (C, CC) News. (CC) Hot Seat. (G, CC) News. (CC) WIN News. (CC) A Current Affair. (CC) The Block. (PG, CC) RBT. (PG, CC) Top Gear. (PG, CC) Worst Case Scenario. (M, CC) Two And A Half Men. (M, R, CC) Secret Diary Of A Call Girl. (Final, MA15+, R, CC) WIN News. (CC) 20/20. (CC) Entertainment Tonight. (R, CC) Matlock Police. (M, R) Danoz Direct. (G) Good Morning America. (CC) Early Morning News. (CC) Today. (CC)

6.00 WorldWatch.

7.30 Cycling. (CC) Tour de France. Daily update. From France.

7.45 WorldWatch.

1.00 Il Trovatore. (G, R) 3.25 In Their Own Words: British Novelists. (PG) 4.30 PBS NewsHour. (CC) 5.30 Food Safari. (G, R, CC) 6.00 Cycling. (CC) Tour de France. Daily highlights. From France.

6.30 World News Australia. (CC) 7.30 Engineering Connections: Burj Al Arab. (Return, G, CC) 8.30 Iron Chef. (G, R, CC) Japanese cooking show in which a renowned chef and his challenger have one hour to cook a banquet based on a single ingredient.

9.20 RocKwiz. (PG, R, CC) Music quiz show featuring Karina Utomo, lead singer of Australian band Young & Restless, and Sydney vocalist Steve Lucas.

10.00 Cycling. (CC) Tour de France.

Stage 20. Grenoble to Grenoble.

42km Individual time trial.

2.00 WeatherWatch Overnight.

5.00 WeatherWatch & Music.

5.05 Korean News.

5.40 Japanese News.

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Sunrise. (CC) The Morning Show. (PG, CC) News. (CC) Movie: Brian’s Song. (M, 01, R) Dr Oz. (PG) Last Chance Surgery. (PG, R, CC) Toybox. (P, R, CC) Spit It Out. (C, CC) News At 4.30. (CC) Deal Or No Deal. (G, CC) News. (CC) Today Tonight. (CC) Home And Away. (PG, CC) Australia’s Got Talent. (G, CC) In the first part of the grand final, the remaining acts face celebrity judges Dannii Minogue, Kyle Sandilands and Brian McFadden, one last time.

Dinner Date Australia. (New series, PG, CC) Dating show which gives singles the chance to find true love over a three course meal, cooked by a blind date in their own home.

Hosted by Manu Feildel.

How I Met Your Mother. (M, R, CC) Keeping Up With The Kardashians.

(M) 10 Years Younger Couples. (PG) Home Shopping. (G) Early News. (CC)

sbs one Toasted TV. (G, CC) Me And My Monsters. (C, CC) Scope. (C, CC) The Elephant Princess. (C, CC) Hit List TV. (PG) Landed Music. (PG, CC) The Hit Rater.com. (PG, R) Infomercials. (PG, R, CC) Hook, Line And Sinker. (G, CC) Everybody Hates Chris. (PG, R) Football. (CC) AFL. Round 18. Sydney v Western Bulldogs. From the SCG. Jamie’s Thirty Minute Meals. (G, R) Evening News. (CC) Expedition Impossible. (PG, CC) Talkin’ ’Bout Your Generation. (PG, R, CC) Movie: Mission: Impossible II. (M, 00, R, CC) Tom Cruise, Dougray Scott, Thandie Newton, Ving Rhames, Richard Roxburgh, John Polson. A special agent is ordered to find a deadly virus stolen by a criminal mastermind.

Football. (CC) AFL. Round 18.

Essendon v Carlton. From the MCG. Infomercials. (PG, R) Bayless Conley. (G) It Is Written. (PG) Hour Of Power. (G)

6.00 Early News. (CC) 6.30 Motorcycle Racing. MotoGP. Race 10. United States Grand Prix.

8.30 Wurrawhy. (P, CC) 9.00 News. (CC) 10.00 The Circle. (PG, CC) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PG, CC) 1.00 The Oprah Winfrey Show. (PG, CC) 2.00 Ready Steady Cook. (PG, CC) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG, CC) 3.30 Infomercials. (PG, R, CC) 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. (G, CC) 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (G, CC) 5.00 News. (CC) 6.30 6.30 With George Negus. (CC) 7.00 The 7PM Project. (PG, CC) 7.30 MasterChef Australia. (CC) 8.40 Renovators. (CC) 9.50 Can Of Worms. (M, CC) 10.50 News/Sports Tonight. (CC) 11.20 The Late Show With David Letterman. (PG) 12.20 The Cleaner.

1.20 Infomercials. (PG, R) 4.00 Enjoying Everyday Life With Joyce Meyer. (PG) 4.30 Kenneth Copeland. (PG) 5.00 James Robison. (PG) 5.30 This Is Your Day With Benny Hinn.

(PG)

6.00 9.00 9.30 10.00 10.25 10.45 11.00 12.00 12.30 1.35 2.00 3.05 6.00 7.00 7.30 8.00 8.30 9.35 10.05 10.35 11.10 11.40 12.25 12.40 1.40 2.30 3.00 4.00 5.00 5.30

ABC News Breakfast. (CC) News. (CC) Business Today. (CC) Behind The News. (G, R, CC) Being Me. (G, R, CC) Food For Thought. (G, R, CC) Big Ideas. (CC) Midday Report. (CC) National Press Club Address. (CC) Meerkat Manor. (G, R, CC) Poirot. (PG, R, CC) Children’s Programs.

Time Team. (G, CC) News. (CC) 7.30. (CC) Foreign Correspondent. (CC) Wonders Of The Universe. (G, CC) QI. (PG, CC) Jennifer Byrne Presents. (CC) Lateline. (CC) Lateline Business. (R, CC) Four Corners. (R, CC) Media Watch. (R, CC) Air Australia. (PG, R, CC) Time Team. (G, R, CC) Artscape. (G, R, CC) Big Ideas. (R, CC) The Bill. (Final, M, R, CC) Talking Heads. (G, R, CC) The New Inventors. (G, R, CC)

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Infomercials. (PG, R) Enjoying Everyday Life With Joyce Meyer. (PG) Kenneth Copeland. (PG) James Robison. (PG) Benny Hinn. (PG)

6.00 WorldWatch.

1.00 Movie: Look At Me. (M, 04, R) 3.00 Australian Biography: David Williamson. (PG, R, CC) 3.30 Here Comes The Neighbourhood.

(G, R, CC) 4.00 The Journal. (CC) 4.30 PBS NewsHour. (CC) 5.30 Global Village: Visions Of Austria Pt 1. (G, R, CC) 6.00 Demetri’s Castle. (G, R, CC) 6.30 World News Australia. (CC) 7.30 Insight. (CC) 8.30 SAS: The Search For Warriors. (M, R, CC) Part 1 of 2. Follows the journey of 131 hopefuls, who hail from the cream of the military and who all dream of joining the Australian SAS, as they undergo a brutal 21-day trial.

9.30 World News Australia. (CC) 10.00 Hot Docs: The Confessions. (M, CC) Examines the case of the Norfolk Four, a group of US Navy sailors who were pardoned after their conviction.

11.35 Movie: Heaven On Earth. (M, 08, R) 1.25 Love In India. (MA15+, R) 2.30 WeatherWatch Overnight.

5.00 WeatherWatch & Music.

5.05 Korean News.

5.40 Japanese News.

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Wednesday July 20, 2011

Riposte Lisa Ashurst What do you do when you’re a government that’s blown its surplus and the pressing need to put the country back into the black is squishing you into a corner?

Well, you come up with something that will replenish the coffers quick sticks and the obvious solution is a new tax.

The problem with a new tax though is that the population is going to jack up big time so you need to concoct a conscience-tweaking name for it that somehow ties in with the current flavour of the month.

This government decided to play the environmental card in an attempt to hoodwink the masses while pleasing the chief greenie in the ranks and called it a Carbon Tax, it being the tax we have to pay so we don’t all sink beneath the seas and drown sometime next year. The masses aren’t buying it though and are baying for blood.

Personally I can’t see how taxing us to the poor house is going to impact on carbon emissions, seeing as we are not the main producers of carbon in the atmosphere in the first place. Carbon monoxide (CO) is natural in origin and is due to photochemical reactions in the troposphere which generates considerable amounts of CO every year but the government can’t very well tax Mother Nature so it’s going to target us.

But this is what happens when you get lobbed with a

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government that aligns itself with a one-eyed extremist.

CO is an odourless, colourless, tasteless gas and worldwide, the largest sources of carbon monoxide in the atmosphere are those produced naturally via forest/bush fires, volcanoes, crop burning and other forms of naturally occurring combustion. Burning fossil fuels also contributes but because the natural sources of CO vary so much from year to year, it is extremely difficult to accurately measure natural emissions of the gas.

When combined with man made emissions it could make it pretty hard to work out just who has emitted what. It’s also worth mentioning that CO concentrations in the atmosphere are both short-lived and spatially variable and through natural processes in the atmosphere, it eventually oxidizes into carbon dioxide, which is really lucky for all the plant life on the planet seeing as they need it for the process of photosynthesis and without it they would all fall down dead!

Carbon is also naturally produced in the human body on a much smaller scale by the action of heme oxygenase 1 and 2 on the heme from haemoglobin breakdown and is a normal neurotransmitter, acting in a physiological role as a signalling molecule and possibly a blood vessel relaxant. It is also a nutrient for methanogenic bacteria, a building block for acetylcoensyme A, which is the theme for the emerging field of bio-organometallic chemistry.

So you see, CO not such a bad guy after all and now, having read all this, are you all wondering what the #@&% is going on with this government? I know I am!

Stay tuned though because next week I’m dissing global warming.

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 about your special outings or have community events coming up please phone me on 64523137, mobile 0434352992 or email spray5@optusnet.com.au

Library has invited Guest Speaker, Lindsay Allen, to conduct a Presentation on this interesting subject, Searching your Family History. Lindsay is a Senior Archivist from State Records, NSW. He will advise us on records and the resources available to us.

This is indeed a wonderful opportunity but bookings are essential. You can secure your place by phoning Cooma Library on 64551730.

CHRISTMAS IN JULY Date is Friday 5th August from 10.00a.m. - 12.00 pm and it’s A Fundraiser for Sir William Hudson Nursing Home will be held free. at The Country Club on Saturday 23rd July at 12 o-clock. The cost is $30 which includes a three course delicious luncheon LADIES WELCOME followed by tea/coffee and Christmas Cake.

Ladies are welcome to attend the next Combined Churches An afternoon of fun, prizes, and friendship and you can also Men’s Breakfast which will be held Saturday 6th August at have a game of bowls if you so desire.

7a.m. at The Salvation Army Functions Room.

Please book by 20th July on 64521229 to secure a booking.

Guest Speaker is Mr Ross Ramsay, a consulting radio engineer.

He also works internationally alongside his wife who may SEARCHING YOUR FAMILY HISTORY accompany him for this breakfast.

Sounds a good idea doesn’t it? We may find out we have some Wally Mills would like to see you there and Ladies too if they so interesting relatives!! desire.

In conjunction with National Family History Week, Cooma Cost is $7 for a full breakfast. Continental breakfast is also available.

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Educators are needed in the areas of Cooma and Jindabyne.

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Operate a small home based business with the support of the Co-Ordination unit?

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Previous child care experience would be an advantage.

Please contact the Co-ordination Unit Staff on 6452 1740.

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HOSTESS WITH THE MOSTEST Marliess Kappel excelled herself once again with the delicious four course luncheon she held last weekend for friends Vera Beckman, Janette Stone, Robin Mould, Carmen Henkel, Irene Ram and Pauline Rad. Guests downed two bottles of wine and completed the meal with a delicious cheesecake, tea and coffee.

Robin Mould told her usual funny jokes and Marion and Carmen told of a luxury weekend just spent at a Tullabudgerra Resort making all the guests very envious.

Much conversation covered Marion’s daughter’s wedding at the end of the year which will take place on the Coast.

Thank you Marliess from all your guests.

PORTRAIT EXHIBITION Raglan Gallery wish to remind artists that it’s time to get your portrait completed and into the gallery.

Exhibition opens on Saturday 6th August and closes Sunday 28 August.

Two Sections one where you wish to sell your portrait the other for display only.

Please phone 64523377 for enquiries. Gallery is open Wednesdays to Sundays inclusive from 9.30a.m. - 4.30pm.

Volunteer Sitters are also required at The Gallery and training will be given.

Should you be interested please phone Susan Mitchell on 6453 3388.... a wonderful way to spend a few hours.

Wednesday July 20, 2011

Controlling weeds on the Monaro Horehound Marrubium vulgare

Impacts Horehound typically occupies roadsides, sheep camps, rabbit warrens and areas which have been disturbed or overgrazed Origin Horehound is native to Europe, the Middle East and the by sheep. In pastoral systems, significant losses occur due to reduction in wool values from vegetable fault caused by Mediterranean region including North America.

Horehound was introduced into Australia from Europe in a horehound. The fruit or burr is well adapted for spread because it readily attaches to wool, fur and clothing. Sheep and rabbits shipment of botanical specimens sent by Sir Joseph Banks. can easily spread the burr and horses are known to eat A record from Sir Joseph Bank’s diary states that Marrubium and pass the seeds in a viable condition. vulgare was sent to NSW on board the ship Porpoise on October 11, 1798.

Reproductive techniques Horehound appears to have been Horehound spreads by seed. It introduced for use as a garden herb is an opportunistic germinator and for BEER brewing purposes. It with most seeds germinating was first recorded as naturalised in in response to autumn the 1840s. rainfall, but germination also occurs throughout Distribution winter and spring whenever Horehound prefers alkaline sufficient water is available. soils, is drought and frost Anecdotal evidence tolerant, and is widely indicates that the seeds distributed through-out southcan survive in the soil for eastern Australia. It covers over seven-10 years.

26 million ha in Australia. Because of its invasive nature and early Control introduction, horehound has mostly It is important to keep uninfested likely reached its maximum potential areas clear of horehound. Identify distribution but not its potential density in and treat existing or potential sources of Australia. this plant before it invades, once an infestation is established, prevention of spread into surrounding areas should Description Horehound is an erect perennial herb and has a similar shape be a priority.

If you require further information, please contact Roger to lavender. Horehound has square stems densely covered with white hairs and leaves opposite each other. Clusters of flowers Roach on (02) 6455 1942. dry to form brown burrs with small hooked spines, each burr contains up to four small seeds. Mature plants can produce in excess of 20,000 seeds per year.

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Raising NLIS bar The South East Livestock Health and Pest Authority is reminding producers of the importance of complying with the National Livestock Identification Scheme (NLIS), following recent cases of non-compliance at local saleyards.

The NLIS program enhances Australia’s ability to maintain access to key export markets and may help to quickly contain a major food safety or disease incident.

South East LHPA senior district vet, Ian Lugton, says the rangers continue to find instances where cattle arrive at local saleyards without NLIS tags.

“Cattle without NLIS tags generally lose their lifetime traceability,” Dr Lugton said.

“Prior to movement, cattle must have an NLIS tag fitted to the right ear – if they have been bred on the property these tags should be white breeder tags. If the cattle are not homebred and have lost their tags they should be replaced with orange post-breeder tags. It is illegal to allow untagged cattle off a holding, and it is also an offence to transport, sell and buy unidentified stock.

“If you send untagged stock with a carrier, you are also placing the truck driver, the agent and buyers at risk of committing further offences.

“Serious breaches, such as a high proportion untagged or second offences, may attract a fine of $550 or prosecution.”

Dr Lugton said there are special circumstances where approval may be given for cattle to be moved without NLIS tags. This provision may be used if a farm does not have suitable or safe stock handling facilities for restraining cattle, or it is otherwise impractical to attach tags.

“Approved movements may allow the cattle to be taken to another property, a saleyard, abattoir, or to any other suitable set of stock yards for tagging,” he said.

“Approvals will not be given where the person has run out of NLIS tags. If you must urgently move stock and you cannot source your own NLIS tags, the LHPA offices have special identifiers for this situation”.

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Restocker lambs sell to $150 at Cooma Cooma Associated Agents yarded and sold a small winter yarding of 2500 lambs and 1500 sheep in Cooma on July 11.

All the regular processor buyers were on hand in a firm market from three weeks ago.

Fresh trade weight butcher lambs met with good competition.

Heavy Merino wethers with good start in the wool also sold to solid demand.

Local and south coast store buyers were present and very active on any suitable restocking sheep.

P Heydon, Lmk, 26, $110; LS Stewart, BC, 22, $105; HH & EM Curtis, Eld, 47, $98; Peter Bottom, Eld, 47; $86; Vivan Mawhinney, Eld, 30, $85.

Wethers A & M Bender, BC, 189, $140; RJ & TL Ward, MLP, 45, $131.60; CD & BM Stuart, MLP, 8, $125; C R McCarthy, BC, 56, $122; Silverton P’ship, Eld, 3, $60.

Ewes Boloco P’ship. MLP, 47, $111; CD & BM Stuart, MKP, 6, $95; L Phillips, BC, 13, $86.

Quotations Lambs Little Tinderry Past Co, MLP, 35, $131; Turtin & Dough. MLP, 25, $130; M & M Blyton, Lmk, 36, $123; Little Tinderry Past Co, MLP, 26, $122; M & M Blyton, Lmk, 46, $116; WF Coman, MLP, 10, $114; D Ralphs, BC, 20, $113; NH & EM Curtis, Eld, 43, $112; TD Lewis, Lmk, 34, $111; V Buckley, BC, 71, $111.

R & J Hergenhorn, BC, 117, $111;

Store sheep DP & LM Platts, Eld, 40, 1st cross ewe lambs Sept drop, Feb shn, $150; Dangelong P/s, Eld, 48, 1st cross ewe lambs Aug drop,Feb shn, $150; A & M Bender, BC, 66, M ewes, 51/2 yrs, Sept shn, jnd B/L lamb Sept $130; T Thistleton, Lmk, 32, 1st cross ewe lms, Oct/Nov drop, June shn, $100; RJ Johnson, Lmk, 79, M/wthr wnrs, Oct drop, unshn, $79.

Wool fundamentals at Tintagel’s core Keeping a close eye on the fundamentals of Merino wool production continues to pay dividends for Bombala graziers, the Hood family.

As a committed grazing enterprise, 8,000 Merino ewes and 450 Angus-Hereford cross breeders and all their followers are run under the family owned Tintagel Pastoral Company on 3,000 hectares south of Bombala.

For Charles Hood, who with brother-in-law Craig Mitchell co-manage the farms, the key to driving profitability is about: “doing the basics right – 100 percent of the time, to provide the platform for a productive farm and successful business.”

“Our approach is to use trait leading genetics matched to the proven nutrition and husbandry practises for the district.

“The top 900 ewes are run as a separate nucleus flock to breed replacement rams for the operation.

“After an intensive visual assessment and objective measurement selection process, up to 100 rams are kept each year, with the top 4-6 being re-mated in the nucleus to gather progeny information. From this progeny information, ram breeding sires are selected.

“The rams are assessed as yearlings for visual aspects like conformation, fleece-rot and wool quality and body weights are recorded, and they are shorn twice – at 10 months and again at 16 months of age - to gather data on the key wool traits of fibre diameter and fleece weight,” he says.

Outside bloodlines are selected as required via MERINOSELECT, where trait leading genetics for certain attributes are used; these are introduced into the nucleus flock via AI. Charles says micron and fleece weight traits are the fundamental genetic factors for any wool producer.

“We’re cutting an average of 6.2 kg of 19 micron wool from across the whole flock. This is down from the 20.5-21 micron range of a decade ago, yet we’ve maintained wool cuts and body weights.

“We take notice of the other wool quality traits, but don’t get too caught up in them; keeping the operation simple-to-manage is a priority, and we find that those other desirable traits tend to come anyway with the focus on micron and wool cut.”

Ease-of-management will be one of many key topics to be explored at the upcoming Making More from Sheep ‘It’s ewe time!’ forum in Cooma on July 28; Monaro producers are encouraged to attend to hear from a range of specialist speakers about how to: cut 10 percent more wool; wean 10 percent more lamb per hectare, and increase carcase weights by 10 percent.

Charles uses the MERINOSELECT 14 percent index to achieve the breeding objective, which is a simple yet proven one: maintain fleece and body weights while reducing micron.

Recently, the Hoods have added staple strength to the index to increase genetic staple strength over time.

“The objective is reviewed each year to take account of market signals, though we’re happy with the progress we’ve made and what the flock is producing, year-in and year-out,” Charles says.

Regarding carcase and ease-of-management traits, Charles says these characteristics are being inherently delivered by using index leaders, as they tend to be bigger, better-doing and plainer-bodied sheep.

Of the Merino ewes, some 3,000 of the 4 and 5 year olds are mated to Border-Leicester rams, and the first-cross ewe and wether portion progeny are sold to specialist prime lamb producers and fatteners respectively at district summer circuit sales and through Auctionsplus.

“We’re regularly achieving about 90 percent

weaning rates from the mature ewes – it was even 100%+ last year – by focusing on ensuring the ewes are at optimal condition scores at key points of the year, which comes from good nutrition and parasite management.

“My simple rule-of-thumb is that they need to be at CS 3–3.5 coming into joining and lambing, at CS 2.5–3 after weaning which is consistent with principles from Lifetime Ewe Management.

“To achieve this, we operate a basic rotational grazing system that provides an absolute minimum of 700kg/ha of dry matter, and red wheat grain is fed as a supplement if required.”

Some 50 to 100 hectares of is set aside each year to grow dual-purpose red wheat crops for grazing and grain. With the droughts experienced in the last 15 years, most Monaro farms are now set-up to feed stock with silos, augers and feedcarts. Also, with the increased value of livestock, decisions on feeding are made more easily allowing optimal condition scores to be maintained.

Charles says the next focus will be to start looking at management methods that can push overall reproductive performance up over 100% consistently.

Pastures on the Tintagel run country are typical for the Bombala area – they’re based on phalaris, cocksfoot, fescue, ryegrass and white and subclovers; they’re fertilised according to regular soil testing in October and where available P falls below about 25 Cowells units, fertiliser is applied at appropriate rates during January - February.

Equally, there are no ‘bells and whistles’ when it comes to effective worm control; Charles and family use faecal worm egg counting to monitor worm burdens and drench resistance testing so only effective drenches are used.

“We know that the old ‘white’s and clears’ no longer deliver a drench effectiveness of more than 95 percent, so those drench types are only ever used as a combination drench formulation in a planned rotation schedule.”

The Tintagel P/C stocking rate averages out at an average of 9-10 DSE/ha in a 650mm average annual rainfall district.

“We know we are among the heavier stockers on the Monaro, and the fact that we haven’t had any serious worm issues or drench breakdowns indicates that our strategy is working.

“The work being done by seedstock breeders on finding rams with natural resistance to internal parasites is, however, really important and we will definitely be looking to utilise this information in the future.

“We carefully consider new techniques and making major changes in management or breeding directions – farming is all about finding the balance between optimal outputs and costs of production.”

“We know our true cost of production - for the wool enterprise it is nearly $7/kg clean. We also have done benchmarking comparisons with other properties, and this has shown Tintagel Pastoral Co is working quite well as a business.

“I’d encourage producers to consider attending the Cooma ‘It’s ewe time’ forum this year – its one of very few opportunities to hear first-hand the latest information on cost efficient, easy-to-manage wool and lamb production,” Charles says.

The Making More From Sheep 2011 forums are full day events and will be held at regional centres: Tuesday July 26 Bairnsdale, Vic Thursday July 28 Cooma, NSW Tuesday August 23 Wudinna, SA Thursday August 25 Lameroo, SA To book a seat at your closest forum call 1800 675 717.

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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. Snowy Sheds

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They stock a vast range of tractor parts for all popular models, as well as baler Net wrap and Twine, combine points and discs, not to mention having the largest range of bolts in Cooma from

Metric, UNC and UNF available in all sizes.

Their team of fully qualified mechanics Leon, Mick and apprentice Anthony look after all repairs in the workshop and on the farm. Also 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 done the service training on all models of Massey Ferguson tractors and can handle all our specialised field work.

WHO’S AT

POLO FLAT ?

COOMA

PAVERS LIC NO. 114879C

Makers of concrete products

SUPPORT THE LOCAL MANUFACTURER AND KEEP YOUR MONEY IN THE MONARO

LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES • SOILS • SANDS • GRAVELS

Materials & advice from qualified landscapers

STRUCTURAL LANDSCAPING • PAVING & RETAINING WALLS ETC.

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

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

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

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

LTD

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

1 Kaiser Street, Polo Flat

Cooma Sand & Concrete Pty Ltd

(02) 6452 1660 Polo Flat Rd, Cooma

High Country Kitchens

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Wool Marketing - Not just wool selling

Wool Buyers & Wool Brokers

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Office & Wool Store 41 Holland Rd, Polo Flat PO Box 46 Cooma 2630 P: 02 6452 3360 F: 02 6452 3422 M: 0428 360 637 E: summit@snowy.net.au

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

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

Phone: 6458 3720 Robert Kerrison

Everybody Needs a Shed!!!

Carports, Garages, Homes, Farm and Industrial Sheds.

24 Hour Tilt Tray Towing Service Insurance & Private work Car-O-Liner Measuring System

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

68 Polo Flat Road Polo Flat Cooma NSW 2630

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

Ph 6452 1568 Fax 6452 2307 Carlaminda Rd, Cooma

Proud builder of Kitome Distributor of Bushmans Tanks

9 Polo Flat Rd Cooma

Ph: 6452 7540 Mob: 0407 362 307

www.snowysheds.com.au

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BUILDERS

CHARLIE & RICKY SALVESTRO

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• Extensions • Alterations • New Homes • Bathroom and Kitchen Renovations • Window, Door and Roof Replacement • Vinyl Cladding Installer and Agent with 50 Years Product Guarantee • Commercial Constructions • Licensed Asbestos Removal

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RICKY

0404 094 161 Licence No. 120636C

CHARLIE

0418 635 037 Licence No. 11485

LIC NO: 37754

Phone/Fax: 6452 1993

18 Bent St, Cooma NSW 2630

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TILER

MIKE TAYLOR THE TILER Lic No R57574

• Licensed Floor & Wall Tiler, Waterproofer and Asbestos Remover • Specialising in Bathroom Renovations & Leaking Shower Repairs • Servicing the Cooma/Monaro and Snowy Areas • Obligation Free Quotes

Mobile 0412 902 303 Home 64589285

CARPET CLEANING, GENERAL CLEANING

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

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

DOG GROOMING AND TRAINING

Dog Training Classes for all ages.

Puppy Classes Junior Classes Advanced and Agility Classes Behavioural Consultations Socialisation Group

PO Box 661 Cooma NSW 2630

Ph : 0406 995 228

Phone: 6452 3835 or 0414 670 181 www.paws4training.com.au

Email : axecleaning@optusnet.com.au

EARTHMOVING/EQUIPMENT

McMahon’s Earthmoving • REACH MOWER • BACKHOE • TIP TRUCK • BOBCAT • EXCAVATOR • GRADER • ROLLER · SITE LEVELLING & FOOTING · ROAD CONSTRUCTION & GRADING · DANGEROUS TREE FELLING · SHED BUILDING · CONCRETING

PH: 6454 1142 MOB: 0427 270 492

INSURANCE

WINDOW TINTING

COOMA TOYOTA

WINDOW TINTING SERVICE

• Exceptional service • Top quality product • Life time warranty • 3M Quality guaranteed • FREE courtesy car for your convenience • Toyota trained

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Relax. Our flood cover is automatic.

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

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

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

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

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HIRE

NOW HIRE IT , IT’S SO EASY WITH COOMA TOOL & PLANT HIRE

LIGHTNINGSTRIKES TREE SURGERY Dean Hooper

EQUIPMENT HIRE FOR THE TRADESMEN, BUILDER, HANDYMAN & WOMEN Rotary Hoe

Concrete Grinder

HOT FIREWOOD - CUT & SPLIT

Buy it by the Bag, ute/trailer, or save and buy bulk Cubic m³, pick up or delivery available.

12m Tipper

MOTOR

Ph: 6452 1705 MUSIC LESSONS

ARE YOU READY TO ROCK!

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Rock guitar lessons now available.

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

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

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

24 HOUR TOWING

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

Individual private lessons tailored to suit your goals.

404 Monaro Hwy PO Box 981 Cooma NSW 2630

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

PAINTING SERVICES

Lloyd Campbell

Painting

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

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

NIMMITABEL NSW Covering all areas

Dean 0417 671 062 Michelle 0488 040 843

OPTOMETRIST

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NEXT EYE TESTING s 4UESDAY *ULY TH s 4UESDAY !UGUST TH s 4UESDAY 3EPTEMBER TH Visioncare and DVA suppliers 171 Sharp Street Cooma Ph/Fax 6452 1048 1800 678 880 Mob 0412 439 550

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

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

HANDYMAN

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

TREE SERVICES

with Grab

REALESTATE

• Domestic and Commercial • Interior and Exterior • New work and repaints

NO JOB IS TOO SMALL

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Excavator

4 Vale St, Cooma

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FREE QUOTES 17m Cherry Picker

COOMA TOOL & PLANT HIRE & T MOTOR

Ph: 6454 6044

Owner Operator Insured

Shop 3 Centennial Plaza, Cooma Ph: 6452 4043 WILDLIFE RESCUE

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Firewood Supply Service

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24 HOUR WILDLIFE RESCUE 6456 1313

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

With convenience of arrangements In your home or at our premises 24 hours 7 Days FDA Assurance of Quality

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POSITION VACANT

Inclusion Support Facilitator (ISF) Monaro Early Intervention Service (MEIS) We are seeking an ISF to work in the Inclusion Support Program across Cooma Monaro, Snowy River and Bombala shires until July 2012. This position supports children’s services staff in Long Day Care, Family Day Care and OOSH, to provide inclusive environments and programs for all children including those with additional needs.

The successful applicant will be employed by MEIS but report also to Illawarra Childrens Services who are the Inclusion Support Agency in our region.

This person will have: · An early childhood diploma or degree · Experience in the delivery of high quality care and education programs in children’s services · Excellent interpersonal skills · A demonstrated understanding of inclusion and associated practice · A commitment to reflective practices, evaluation and ongoing development · A current Drivers License Please contact Katrina Blyth on 6452 7424 or meis@snowy.net.au for the selection criteria.

Applications, including two phone contacts for referees, can be forwarded to the Director, MEIS, PO Box 1332, Cooma, 2630 or rhonda.meis@snowy.net.au.

Closing Date: 5.00pm Friday 22nd July 2011

Receptionist Required An exciting opportunity exists for an enthusiastic receptionist to become part of the team at Discovery Holiday Parks – Jindabyne.

If you have a bright and bubbly personality and a flair for reception duties, we want to hear from you.

As the successful candidate your main responsibilities will include but are not limited to: * Answering phone calls * Greeting guests and coordinating check-ins * Organising & coordinating housekeeping & grounds / maintenance * Maintaining general tidiness of the reception area You will have: * Previous reception experience * Excellent communication skills and phone manner * Cash handling, banking / reconciliation experience * Strong computer skills – experience in a computerised reservation management system will be highly regarded * Positive can-do attitude and a willingness to learn Please forward resume to: jindabyne.managers@discoveryparks.com.au

Garage Sale, Position Vacant ?

We won’t be beaten !

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

Contact our friendly sales team on 6452 0313

THANKYOU

GRAHAM ‘MOZEL’ FOSTER Julie and family would like to sincerely thank everyone for their sympathy, love and support during the sadness of ‘Mozel’s’ passing.

We will always be thankful for all your heartfelt words, cards and flowers.

Please accept our families thanks and gratitude.

Janel, Fay, Lyn and Graham and families thank everyone for their kind thoughts and good wishes with the loss of their mother, Mary Tozer.

PUBLIC NOTICE

WORK WANTED WORK WANTED

Due to employer illness 1st year bricklaying apprentice seeks temporary/casual bricklaying or labouring work.

Bricklaying preferred but willing to work in any building/construction area.

Ph: 6452 2607 (ah)

ENGAGEMENT Nott - Goodman 2-7-11 Jack and Di Nott, together with Kelvin and Lyn Goodman, of Cooma, are pleased to announce the engagement of

Laura and Scott.

We wish them both love and every happiness for their future.

WILD DOG AND FOX BAITING South East Livestock Health and Pest Authority wishes to advise that 1080 wild dog and fox baiting will continue until 31 December 2011 in the following National Parks and Nature Reserves.

Snowy Plain, Gungarlin, Wadbilliga, Bumberry, Jillicambra, Kybeyan, Razorback, Denison, Tolbar, Lucas Creek Powerline, Nungar Plain, Circuits, Peadons, Jada, Half Moon, Morgan, Scabby Nature Reserve, Yaouk Nature Reserve, Brest Range, Farm Creek, Bolaro, Badja, Woila, Minuma, Green Hills, Peppers Swamp, Breakfast Creek, Pikes Saddle, Queanbeyan River, Rocky Range, Anembo and Slap Up All inquiries to South East LHPA in Cooma on 02 6452 1122.

Cooma Rodeo AGM 7pm July 28 at Dodds Hotel

The Monaro Post We’re local, supporting locals.

Keeping the local dollar here!

Owen Finegan has been appointed the new Chief Executive Officer of the Snowy Hydro SouthCare Helicopter Trust Fund. Owen is currently a director of two businesses, TJS Services and Wee Wonder Childcare Centres. He will move to take the role of CEO of the Snowy Hydro SouthCare Helicopter Trust Fund on 1 July, 2011.

He has had an illustrious career as a professional athlete, representing Australian Wallabies and the ACT Brumbies with distinction over a 10-year period. He returned to the ACT Brumbies in 2008 after spending time overseas, and was immediately offered the dual role of Head Coach for the Brumbies Academy and Brumby Runners.

Mr Owen Finegan said he is looking forward to continuing his relationship with the Canberra community through the Snowy Hydro SouthCare Helicopter Trust Fund.

“The Snowy Hydro SouthCare Rescue Helicopter is a revered institution within the ACT and surrounding region,” he said. “After representing Canberra and Southern NSW as a member of the Brumbies I

am thrilled at the opportunity to once again represent the region through the fantastic work that is done by the Snowy Hydro Rescue Helicopter.”

Chairman of the Snowy Hydro SouthCare Helicopter Trust Fund David Marshall said “Owen will bring to the Snowy Hydro SouthCare Helicopter Trust Fund his considerable experience in dealing with major sponsors, his high profile as an international athlete, his excellent public speaking skills and, above all, his passion for the work of the Snowy Hydro SouthCare Rescue Helicopter.”

Early intervention funding Senator Ursula Stephens is encouraging parents of children with cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, Fragile X syndrome and vision or hearing impairments to register with the Government’s $147m Better Start initiative to receive up to $12,000 in early intervention services.

“About 9,000 children across Australian will be able to access a range of early intervention services and therapies such as speech pathology, audiology, occupational therapy and physiotherapy through the Government’s $147m Better Start initiative.”

“This is very helpful for families and we want to see children with disability get the best possible start to life. Getting children into early intervention services at a young age will ensure they have a better preparation for school.” Senator Stephens said.

Families can register through Carers Australia over the phone or in person through the Better Start Registration and Information Service based in every capital city and in regional centres across Australia.

Children who have been diagnosed with cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, Fragile X syndrome, and moderate or severe vision or hearing impairments including deafblindness, under the age of six years, will be eligible.

Senator Stephens said that one of the biggest hurdles for families is the high cost of early intervention services. “This new initiative gives parents the security of up to $12,000

in flexible funding to use at services they choose themselves.”

Families will be able to choose how to use their funding by selecting service providers from a panel of professionals. They will have up until their child’s seventh birthday to use the funding.

“I’m really pleased that the Government has also recognised that children living in regional, rural and remote communities, often require additional support to access these types of services, and the Government is delivering an extra one-off payment of $2,000 to help meet the higher costs of accessing services.”

The Better Start initiative will also provide 20,000 children with these disabilities under the age of 15 years access to new Medicare services for diagnosis and allied health treatment.

A Medicare rebate for the development of a treatment and management plan will be available for children under the age of 13.

Medicare rebates will be available for up to four allied health diagnostic services and for up to 20 allied health treatment services per child in total.

Treatment items can be used by children up to the age of 15 provided the treatment and management plan is in place before the age of 13.

Families can find out more by calling Carers Australia 1800 242 636 or downloading an information brochure from www.fahcsia.gov.au/ betterstart

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Wednesday July 20, 2011

Mitchell top of his class

CROSSWORD Cryptic Clues

ACROSS 1. As No. 5 in the Gore organisation, North will direct that ... (6) 4. ... Mrs Bush be prompt for the grilling (8) 10. Presentable bore prepared to be one's husband?

(4-7) 11. One had two apprentices laid up ... (3) 12. ... as this trade union provides massage (7) 13. Customers put half their lire into small change (7) 14. Where the military make a meal of a fine kettle of fish? (4) 16. I was let in after changing shape (9) 18. Crowned head surprisingly up-to-date with change of government (4,5) 20. Promising start for show under Slaven (4) 23. The mathematics of leg work in Arab culture (7) 24. The laic version of professional conduct? (7) 26. Grassland is just short of a blade (3) 27. Dead beat with some cash for deposit? (5,2,4) 28. Horse's competition held in grassed section by the finishing line (8) 29. Throw on those strange, tatty ... (6)

ACROSS

1. Formal discussion (6) 4. Goes forwards (8) 10. Fortune-teller (11) 11. Exclude (3) 12. Local variety of speech (7) 13. Giant Californian conifer (7) 14. Lob (4) 16. Weight (9) 18. Dipsomaniac (9) 20. High-pitched bark (4) 23. Presumptively, self-evidently (1,6) 24. Herb (7) 26. Lummox (3) 27. Ornamented, elaborated with additions (11) 28. Centre of a dartboard (5-3) 29. Scarcity (6)

Cryptic CLUES SOLUTION

QUICK CLUES SOLUTION

Fantastic landscapes for sale at the Raglan!

Talented artists from far and wide within the Monaro Region have stunning landscapes for sale at the Raglan until July 31.

Come in from the cold and enjoy the many interpretations of landscapes from the traditional to the contemporary show-cased in this “cash and carry” exhibition one not to be missed!

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LAST WEEKS SOLUTION

LAST WEEKS SOLUTIONS

1. ... old togs, we will disappear into the sunset! (2,4) 2. Foxy lady originally featured in pun I've invented (7) 3. Correct truck height (5) 5. Quite a setback for a sailing ship caught in the middle of the storm (1,5,2,3,3) 6. Studio editors kept in beer ... (9) 7. ... and wine from church before one counter ... (7) 8. ... deli sent out and joined the service (8) 9. Make a dramatic departure and date an explosion!

(2,3,4,1,4) 15. Camp fire's whiskers (9) 17. Started school and proceeded very slowly as he was barely able to write (8) 19. To improve on transport, a prude overcomes gravity (7) 21. Tied up dog in the kernel? (7) 22. Disc with zip cover for pop composition (6) 25. Moonshine hours hold up pigeon call (5)

Quick Clues

Pictured, from left, David Collins, General Manager, State Training Services, Department of Education and Communities, Mitch, Darryl Leslie, Apprentice Coordinator, Southern Region, Endeavour Energy.

Apprentice electrician, Mitchell to achieve a high level of skill over Mould, has topped his class in the the term of his apprenticeship and DOWN Southern region industry awards is highly regarded by his peers and announced recently. managers.

1. Ten years (6) Mitchell is the Illawarra category “He has surpassed experienced 2. Swagger, bluster (7) winner for 2011. tradesman with these skills in 3. Rich cake (5) 5. Collection of ancient Jewish manuscripts The prize was sponsored by the workplace and has a positive found at Qumran (4,3,7) Endeavour Energy and presented attitude to each and every task he 6. Ancient times (9) by their Apprentice Coordinator for undertakes.

7. Guard's van (7) the Southern Region, Darryl Leslie “Being in a remote rural region 8. Floating seaweed forming dense masses in the apprenticeship of Electrical such as ours has lent itself to a in the Atlantic Ocean (8) (Mechanic) Electrotechnology broader, hands-on experience 9. Melbourne's harbour (4,7,3) Systems Electrician Certificate III. offering a much wider variety in 15. Large beer glasses (9) Mitchell’s employer is Colin Mould training.

Hopefully this will open many 17. Underground cemetery (8) Alpine Electrical in Berridale and his doors in his future whilst he develops 19. Prudent, cautious (7) Registered Training Organisation is his knowledge and experience.

21. Tanned hide (7) 22. Canopied seat on an elephant's back (6) the Canberra Institute of Technology 25. Upper stratum of society (5) Colin said “Mitch has been able

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Credit card and lay-by options are available.

The Raglan Gallery and Cultural Centre is a community organisation.

The Raglan is open from 9.30am to 4.30pm Wednesday – Sunday and is located in the beautiful, historic Lambie st, Cooma. Phone: 6452 3377

Wednesday July 20, 2011

Student support provides boost for SERAS

The Monaro Post 2011 NRL FOOTY COMPETITION Sport

ROUND 20

Storm v Brisbane Bulldogs v Eels Titans v Cowboys Tigers v Roosters Sharks v Knights Rabbits v Warriors Panthers v Eagles Raiders v Dragons

Brennan McDonald (Batemans Bay); Bridgette Martin (Braidwood); Emma Friend (Goulburn); and Joe Northey (Goulburn).

The South East Regional Academy of Sport (SERAS) has continued to strengthen its strategic partnership with the University of Canberra (UC) by providing four internships in 2011.

SERAS and the University of Canberra Scholarship and Prizes Office have again combined to offer first year and second year student internships in 2011.

Brennan McDonald from Batemans Bay is the second year recipient and he is studying for a Sports Management degree. Brennan was a scholarship holder in the 2006 Australia Rules Football Program and he is currently learning all about the administration of the academy.

Emma Friend from Goulburn is the first year recipient and she has commenced studies in Sports Coaching and Exercise Science this year at UC. SERAS has also provided an additional first year internship to Bridgette Martin from Braidwood who has also commenced studying for a degree in Sports Coaching and Exercise Science this year.

Third year student Joe Northey, from Goulburn, is studying for a Bachelor of Coaching Science/

Human Nutrition and he has been responsible for the delivery of the academy’s fitness testing and strength and conditioning programs in 2011. Joe held an individual scholarship in cycling from 2005 to 2007 and he was also the male ‘Athlete of the Year’ in the 2006 Country Energy Program.

In 2012 the academy will extend the internship program to include a senior student placement with additional support to be provided by the University of Canberra’s National Institute of Sport Studies (UCNISS).

SERAS Executive Director Garry Lane said: “The internship students from the University of Canberra provide a valuable service to the academy while undergoing practical training in sports administration and exercise science. With this tiered structure in place the students are able to learn from each other and provide support to each of our programs at the appropriate level. It’s also great to have former scholarship holders gaining valuable experience while studying for their degrees at UC.”

Disability awards open The 2011 National Disability Awards are open and calling for nominations in the Social Inclusion Award category.

Nominations close at 5pm AEST Friday July 29.

The National Disability Awards are part of the Australian Government’s celebration of International Day of People with Disability.

The awards recognise people with disability who have achieved something remarkable or made a significant contribution to their community, and people or groups within the community who have contributed to the disability sector or improved access and inclusion.

Entering the Awards is easy.

Download a nomination form and guidelines or fill in a form online at www.idpwd.com.au or call 1800 440 385 to order hard copies.

The 2011 Award categories are: • Minister’s Lifelong Achievement Award recognises people who have advanced the rights of people with disability over a prolonged period of time.

• Young Disability Challenge Award recognises young people aged 1225 years who have advanced the rights of people with disability.

• Business Award recognises organisations that have improved

access to employment, or created increased employment opportunities for people with disability.

• Local Government Award recognises work in a community that provides opportunities for full inclusion of people with disability.

• Social Inclusion Award recognises schools, universities, employment and training providers and advocacy services who have enabled equal participation of people with disability in a range of areas in life.

• Inclusive and Accessible Communities Award recognises work by developers, builders and others in the building sector to create accessible buildings or facilities for people with disability. § Health and Wellbeing Award recognises health and wellbeing services that are creating equal access for people with disability.

Two finalists of the Social Inclusion Award along with the finalists in other categories will be invited to the Awards ceremony in Canberra on 22 November where the recipients of each category will be announced.

The 2011 National Disability Award categories are aligned with the National Disability Strategy priority areas, a 10 year strategy to improve the lives of people with disability, their families and carers.

MICHELLE

Storm Eels ROUND 19 Titans Points: 133 Tigers Sharks Warriors PH: 64527784 Eagles Dragons

ROUND 21

Brisbane v Sharks Eagles v Tigers Roosters v Bulldogs Cowboys v Panthers Warriors v Raiders Knights v Titans Dragons v Rabbits Eels v Storm

CHRIS

Bulldogs Eagles ROUND 19 Warriors Dragons Points: 119 Knights Storm PH: 64521500 Cowboys SOUTH - EAST TILE & BATHROOM Roosters CENTRE

Brisbane Eels Titans ROUND 19 Roosters Points: 123 Sharks PH: 64525250 Warriors Eagles Dragons

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Brisbane Bulldogs ROUND 19 Cowboys Points: 157 Roosters Sharks Warriors PH: 64522003 Eagles Dragons

M & T MOTORS

MIKE

Storm Eels Cowboys ROUND 19 Tigers Points: 151 Sharks PH: 64583341 Rabbits Eagles Dragons Cottrell Motors Bombala

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Storm Eels ROUND 19 Cowboys Tigers Points: 139 Knights Rabbits PH: 64522622 Eagles Dragons

C OOMA P OWER E QUIPMENT

SCOTT

Storm Bulldogs ROUND 19 Cowboys Points: 137 Roosters Sharks PH: 64562372 Rabbits Eagles Dragons

BRETT

SHANE

Storm Eels ROUND 19 Titans Tigers Points: 146 Sharks PH: 64583017 Warriors Eagles BOMBALA RSL CLUB LTD Dragons Brisbane Bulldogs ROUND 19 Titans Points: 131 Tigers Knights PH: 64562133 Rabbits Eagles Raiders

Jindabyne Bowling Club

CAMERON

Brisbane Eels ROUND 19 Cowboys Points: 105 Tigers Sharks PH: 64521522 Warriors Panthers ANYTIME Raiders FITNESS

30% off ALL 2011 State Of Origin gear PH: 6452 1386 45 Vale Street, Cooma

COL Storm Eels ROUND 19 Cowboys Tigers Sharks Points: 163 Rabbits Eagles Dragons

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Bust a move with Zumba – just don’t bust a knee joint As people of all ages and abilities join the Zumba dance craze, NSW Chiropractors are urging those new to the popular Latin-American inspired fitness classes to avoid sprains and strains while they shimmy and shake.

The Chiropractors’ Association of Australia (NSW) today released a set of guidelines for people looking to take up Zumba as a way to get fit, lose weight and have fun after reporting an increased number of dance-class related injuries.

Chiropractors are reporting an increased number of patients with Zumba-related injuries including hip, knee and ankle joint pain, muscle soreness across the shoulders, tightness in the calves and hamstrings, and lower back discomfort.

Chiropractor and President of the CAANSW, Dr Kerein Earney, said at a time when obesity was such a concern it was great to see the Zumba fitness program getting people up and moving, but urged participants to play it safe.

“The large class sizes and less structured format means participants are giving it a go without individual guidance and may not realise they have been performing a move incorrectly until they wake up with a sore back, shoulder or knee the next day,” Dr Earney said.

“Studies have found that overuse injuries, often related to training errors, inappropriate footgear, poor floor surface and biomechanical factors, are by far the most common injuries in aerobic dance enthusiastsi.

“Zumba is fun, fast-paced and energetic, which is great to get the heart pumping, but does increase the risk of sprains and strains, so people should still keep in mind their current fitness levels and any pre-existing injuries.

“Research shows that a history of existing problems and a lack of involvement in other fitness activities results in higher injury rates, which is why it is important to speak to a health professional before starting any new exercise routine.

“Zumba classes are popping up all over, even in clubs and pubs, and because people are dancing to modern music away from the gym environment, there is a tendency to get carried away and push the body beyond its limitations. And certainly you should never mix exercise and alcohol.”

Chiropractor John Petrozzi said he had recently treated three Zumba instructors and a number of participants in his Leichhardt clinic with injuries ranging from hip pain through to whiplash.

“Often these injuries don’t cause pain straight away so people push through the high-intensity class and then experience significant inflammation and tenderness a few days later.

“My advice is don’t be shy – go and talk to the instructor before or after the class to discuss any existing injuries, get some individual coaching on

technique and clarify the steps.”

Kogarah Chiropractor Prue Illidge is a Zumba participant and said that there isn’t a lot of warm up in Zumba so recommends her patients take it upon themselves to walk, ride a bike or do some active stretching before the class to minimise injuries.

“It’s also important that people try and maintain good spinal alignment throughout the class, with head up, shoulders down and back, chest up and abdominals and buttock muscles switched on.

“I recommend ‘cross-training’ shoes that will provide enough cushioning and support, and also suggest people mix up their exercise regime to include other classes, for example yoga or Pilates.”

Chiropractors agree that, provided participants take the necessary precautions, Zumba is great for the spine as it encourages rhythmic rotation, lateral flexion and abdominal contraction which strengthens the supportive core muscles and mobilises the joints.

Zumba Guidelines - Chiropractors’ Association of Australia (NSW) 1. Have any pre-existing injuries and general fitness levels checked out by a qualified professional before starting Zumba classes.

2. Keep up regular visits to your Chiropractor while you are doing Zumba so they can pay special attention to injury hot spots.

3. Select the correct Zumba session for you – Zumba Gold is a fun and friendly class specially designed for baby boomers; Zumbatomic is for kids aged 4 to 12; and Aqua Zumba is ideal for those requiring a low intensity workout.

4. Do your research and choose a class that is run in a controlled gym environment with fewer participants so you will have more personalised instruction.

5. As with any new exercise your body needs to get used to it, so start out slowly and build up strength over the first few lessons.

6. While you listen to the Latin beats, don’t forget to listen to your body and stop immediately if you experience any discomfort.

7. Even if the session doesn’t include a warm up and cool down routine, take it upon yourself to do some active stretching before and after the class to decrease muscle soreness.

8. Don’t be afraid to ask for advice from the instructor to ensure you are performing a move correctly or if you need to adjust the routine to take into consideration any injuries or sore spots.

9. Stay hydrated before, during and after a Zumba workout as dehydration can lead to loss of concentration and co-ordination.

10. Always wear good, supportive footwear to reduce the risk of ankle and knee injuries.

An ace and the Winter Cup decided Cooma Golf report by Garry Atkinson

It’s every golfer’s dream to hit a hole in one but while we may all try, few can achieve that feat.

Congratulations to Richard Hanna for a fabulous hole in one on the fourth hole last Wednesday.

On the spot reports indicate that the three wood never looked like missing the pin and the very strong wind didn’t move the ball one inch.

Further congratulations to Doug Snowden and Ross Fraser for their win in the winter cup with plus 12 from Bart Joseph and Heiki Evans who also finished on plus 12. Only one putt in it!

Now for the detail…

On Saturday July 16 our winners of the 4BBB Par event were Tony Slater and H. Bowden with a fine plus eight from Lindsay Blewett and Tony Monday with plus seven.

Ball winners went to plus three and nearest the pins prizes on the ninth and the 17th were both taken out

by Norm Marshall with two really fine shots. Longest drives on the 16th went to Bart Joseph in A grade, Tom Geach in B grade and Ross Fraser in C grade.

On Sunday July 17 an individual

Heikki Evans at Cooma club.

Matty Hanna on course. stableford was played with junior Matthew Moxon really turning in a great round to finish on 40 points from Jeff Burgess on 39.

Ball winners went to 33 points on a countback. Nearest to the pins were taken out by John Harris on the ninth and Sandy Litchfield on the 17th.

On Wednesday July the men’s single stableford saw some great scores in strong winds. Heiki Evans was really driving for show with a fine 39 points winning the day.

Runner up was the inform Tony Monday with 38 points. Ball winners went to 31 points and nearest the pins going to Dave Paterson on the 9th and Tony Monday on the 17th.

Next week sees single stablefords the order of the day on Wednesday and Saturday with a four person mixed Ambrose on Sunday. There is both breakfast and lunch available on competition days with the Shey Wenz café open for business.

Thanks to all golfers who are now entering their scores using the online system in the clubhouse. Believe me it does get easier with practice and don’t forget to book your game on the 1Golf website as we move to the online booking system. The web address is: cooma.nsw.1golf.com. au.

See you on the greens.

The Monaro Post AFL 2011 Tipping Competition ROUND 18 St Kilda vs Adelaide North Melbourne vs Brisbane Sydney vs Western Bulldogs Gold Coast vs Collingwood Essendon vs Carlton Geelong vs Richmond Melbourne vs Hawthorn Fremantle vs West Coast Bye: Port Adelaide

ROUND 19 North Melbourne vs Carlton Western Bulldogs vs West Coast Geelong vs Melbourne Gold Coast vs St Kilda Fremantle vs Hawthorn Collingwood vs Essendon Adelaide vs Port Adelaide Byes: Brisbane, Richmond, Sydney

Ian Cat’s Supporter Points: 180

Vicki Schoo’s Studio Points: 168

Round 18

Round 18

St Kilda Nth Melb Bulldogs Collingwood Carlton Geelong Hawthorn West Coast

St Kilda Nth Melb Sydney Essendon Collingwood Geelong Hawthorn West Coast

Damien Points: 166

Daniel Dodds Hotel Points: 184

Jacko Cat’s Supporter Points: 168

Round 18

Round 18

Round 18

St Kilda Nth Melb Sydney Collingwood Carlton Richmond Hawthorn Fremantle

St Kilda Nth Melb Bulldogs Collingwood Essendon Geelong Hawthorn West Coast

St Kilda Nth Melb Sydney Collingwood Carlton Geelong Melbourne West Coast

Rob Barnes Cooma Cats Publicity Officer Points: 156 Round 18 St Kilda Nth Melb Sydney Gold Coast Carlton Richmond Hawthorn West Coast

Sport

Wednesday July 20, 2011

Devils meet Bushrangers with mixed results Cooma Red Devils played against the Hall Bushrangers on Saturday in Cooma and came away with mixed results with reserve grade being victorious but first grade could not secure the clean sweep, going down in a tough battle.

The reserve grade fixture was a very close battle with neither side able to get a comfortable lead in the game. Cooma started very slowly and silly penalties at the break down allowed Hall to mount a lot of pressure early in the game, which resulted in Hall scoring a soft try within the first five minutes. Hall were soon on the attack again after Cooma gave away repeated penalties despite having Hall caught in their own half on the back of some good defence from Luke Van Der Platt, Fergus McCosker and Joel Bracher.

Hall soon turned this early pressure into points and gained a very handy 14-0 lead. Behind the try line Cooma talked about their discipline and made a point of cleaning up their act. Once Cooma got the ref back on side and started to get an equal share of the ball, it soon became evident that Cooma’s whole side was much quicker than most of the Hall players and with quick ball the backs would be able to find plenty of room on the outside of their opposition players. With good hard running from the forwards, Cooma was soon on the attack and it was not long before Phil Johnson was able to push his way over, Nathan Boate converted the try and Cooma was back in the game.

With five minutes to go in the half, Cooma was able to score again after Aron Rogers crashed over under the posts after another bustling run and the try was again converted. Both sides

went to the break locked at 14 apiece. After the break Cooma went on the attack and were soon applying good pressure on the Hall defence but Hall were able to create the turnover and get away some good clearing kicks that were strongly returned by Liam Salt, Mitch Doyle and Adam Schubert. Getting into good attacking areas Cooma stepped up its intensity and Phil Johnson was able to score his second try of the afternoon. Adam Schofield kicked the conversion and Cooma had hit the lead. Cooma extended its lead soon after Damien Hopkins was able to somehow get a flick pass pop ball away to the ever present Aron Rogers who in turn linked up with Andy Barron, who was tackled five metres from the line. With quick ball Bob Smith was able to get over and score out wide.

Schoie again converted and Cooma had opened up a 14 point lead to lead 2814. Hall had not finished and noticing Cooma had relaxed made some easy metres down field and crossed out wide to be back in the contest. With the kick waved away, Cooma held the lead by more than a converted try. Steven Boate was able to extend the lead noticing some lazy defenders around the ruck, picked up a loose ball and ran 50m untouched to extend Cooma’s lead. Adam missed his first goal of the year but Cooma looked to be sailing away with the game at 33-19.

The gap widened further after Curtis Watkins was on the back of a great back line play as he ran around the outside defenders to score.

Many felt Cooma had the game locked, leading 38-19 with 10 minutes to go, but Cooma’s defence started to get lazy and Hall kept working for

each other and scored twice in the last 10 minutes to close the gap 38-33 with a couple of minutes remaining.

Cooma’s defence hung tight for the last couple of minutes and came away with a well-fought victory. Points in second grade this week went to: 1 Bob Smith, 2 Joel Bracher, 3 Aron Rogers and player’s player went to Joel Bracher who had his best game in the Cooma colours.

First grade Cooma knew Hall was going to be a strong opposition after losing to them earlier in the year. Both sides had players backing up from reserve grade but from the opening whistle both sides looked to gain the upper hand with both sides taking the ball into contact like their lives depended upon it. Hall was able to get the better of the first 15 minutes and was able to cross out wide after capitalising on a Cooma mistake.

Cooma lifted from the early try and started to play field position and turn the larger Hall forwards around.

Strong runs from Adam Schofield, Ted Green and Matt Gibbs saw Cooma start to make good inroads into the Hall defence and with good pop passing and great support play saw Cooma link together a number of phases which then allowed Brett Jones to barge his way over the line to score out wide. Matt (Golden Boot) Gibbs kicked the conversion and the game was all locked up. Hall was able to score just on half time and go to the break leading 12-7.

Cooma came out after the break and lifted its intensity and good tackling from Josh Fraser, Adam Schubert and Chris De Rooy meant that Hall could not find the easy metres around

the ruck. Will Nichols and Damien Hopkins were looking dangerous when they had the ball in hand and when they linked up with the back three of Matt Lee, Curtis Watkins and Ben Kelly it looked like Cooma may be going to score on a number of occasions but desperate scrambling defence from Hall cut down many attacking raids metres short of the try line. Hall on the other hand were able to turn their attacking raids inside the Cooma 22 into points and scored two tries in the second half to run away with the game 22-7. The end score was not a true reflection of just how close the game actually was. Points this week: 1 point was shared between Adam Schubert and Ted Green, 2 Josh Fraser 3 Chris De Rooy and players player went to Adam Schubert.

This week sees the Cooma Red Devils play its second night game of the year on Friday night against RMC. The Red Devils would like to see a large crowd down at Rotary Oval on Friday night so come down after work and enjoy an evening of running rugby.

Reserve grade starts at 6pm and First Grade follows at 7.30pm.

Hope to see you there.

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Wednesday July 20, 2011

Poor second quarter costs Cats Five unanswered goals by the ADFA Rams in the second quarter cost the Cooma Cats the game in the Club’s mustwin game at Snowy Oval on Saturday along with any real possibility of finals football in 2011.

Needing to win against a vastly improved ADFA side at the weekend to keep their 2011 season alive, the Cats played what was probably their worst single quarter of football at Snowy Oval in a long time and, despite a much better effort in the second half, went down to the Rams by 60 points in a disappointing result for the club.

The loss sees the Cats drop down to the bottom half of the ladder in Canberra AFL Division Four competition.

The Cats are now playing for pride and hope to finish the season as strongly as they started in order to set a strong foundation for 2012.

Club president Dave Paterson said that while the loss as already was disappointing on a number of levels, 2011 was one of the club’s best seasons in many years and everyone involved in the club should be proud of that fact.

“At the end of the day, we’ve struggled on the ’s not field in the past few weeks,” Dave said. “But let’s forget that if we can grab a couple of wins in the ave remaining five rounds of the season we will have had a great season on the field. We have had a pretty dynamic team list this year which, while itt has been disrupting in some ways, has provided us with a great foundation to build on this year’s successes,” Dave added.

The Cats have had a playing list of around 38 players this year, which has seen an injection of a number of new and strong players. Unfortunately, these players have not always been available, but it is hoped in 2012 their availability will increase.

“If we can continue to develop this playing list as we have done this year, our onfield future is looking bright,” Dave said.

The game on Saturday was part of a “double-header” with the Cats’ Division Three affiliate club, the Woden Blues, who took on the ADFA Division Three side immediately following the Cats’ game. o “It’s always great to be able to stage two on, senior AFL games in Cooma on the one afternoon, d in and it brings many benefits to everyone involved footy in the area,” Dave enthused.

In terms of opportunity, four Cats’ playerss were den side given the chance to “step up” and play for the Woden in the Division Three game. s’ players, “This was a great chance for four local Cats’ nd Daniel Mal Paterson, Corey Tucker, Mick Gratwick and l”D Shirvington, to get a taste of footy at the next level,” Dave added. “This is something our affiliation with the Woden Blues enables and, as such, it helps provide a pathway for Cooma players to develop the AFL experience beyond what we can provide and at the end of the day, that’s what our club philosophy has been for many years, providing footy players on the Monaro with the chance to play AFL to the best of their ability,” Dave said.

The Cats also combined the “double-header” with the club’s annual “Pink Footy & Ladies’ Day” to help raise breast cancer awareness and thank the club’s ladies for their tireless support efforts throughout the season and to finish a great day of footy, the Cats held their major fundraising event for the year; their annual casino night at

Dodds Hotel.

“It was a very busy day for the club; the Pink Footy and Ladies’ Day was a great success, followed up with our casino night which helped us raise much needed funds to keep the club running as well as raising funds for our club charity, the McGrath Foundation,” Dave said in conclusion. “and on behalf of the Cooma Cats, I’d like to thank all our sponsors who supported us and continue to support us to keep AFL footy alive and well on the Monaro and across the Snowy Mountains.

This coming Saturday the Cats take on the Goulburn Swans in Goulburn.

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Wednesday July 20, 2011

Annual Bocce mixed doubles

Beppi Tonini, Lina Cesarin, Ada Rossetto and Mario Zorzit.

On Sunday July10 the Cooma Bocce Club held their annual Mixed Doubles competition with a record number of competitors entering the full day event.

Due of the number of teams entered, the competition was broken up into two sections so the games would finish before nightfall. It was nice to see our Secretary, Eileen, partnering her son, Daniel, at her first ever attempt at competition bocce and although their team was never in the running for the title she rolled some nice bocce during some of the games.

Once again a thank you must go to the ladies in the kitchen, in particular to Giovanna, for a wonderful three course meal which was enjoyed by the players and several extra people who came along just for the meal. A big thank you must also be sent to Vilma

from Queanbeyan who generously brings along a big box of her home made Crostoli when she visits our club.

The final game saw the local veteran, Beppe Tonini, partnered with Lina Cesarin competing against Mario Zorzit, the current Men’s Singles Champion of the club, partnered by Ada Rossetto.

In a close game the eventual winners of the Mixed Doubles competition were Mario Zorzit and Ada Rossetto who won by nine points to seven.

The Club’s next major get-together, with lunch once again available, will be held on Sunday 7 August and is the very popular Annual Tresette Italian Cards competition, which is generously sponsored

by Lee Farinazo in memory of her husband Lou, who was a regular card player at the club.

District bowlers hold AGM The Annual General Meeting of our Association was held on Monday July 11 at the Cooma Country Club.

There was a good representation of all the clubs present.

It was very sad to record that Coolamatong has ceased to be a club after 50 years.

The majority of their members have joined other clubs so they are not lost to the game.

A very comprehensive report was given by each club on their activities during the past year.

These were many and varied but all enjoyed their play together and were happy with the results and looking forward to the coming year. Adaminaby were pleased that one of their members, Ayleen Madden, won the singles for the F group and will be playing at Tuncurry in September, good luck Ayleen.

The following were elected to the executive positions for the coming year President : Molly Siddle, Cooma

Cooma Cats host Harry Potter premier The Cooma Cats Australian Football Club is proud to announce that in conjunction with the Snowy Supercats AFL Juniors they will be conducting great fundraiser with the premiere of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows this Thursday July 21 at 6pm at the Savoy Cooma Twin Cinema, Commissioner Street, Cooma.

Entry is $20 per person includes the premiere and supper.

Everyone is welcome to come along for what should be a terrific evening.

All profits from the night are going to junior AFL development in the Snowy Mountains and Monaro Region.

The Cooma Cats, through their junior side the Snowy Supercats, provide an opportunity for youngsters 10-14 to play AFL in the Canberra AFL Junior competition.

Sport 37 Good bowling at Cooma club There was one match in mixed pairs and six in the handicap pairs and limited numbers for social bowls with just three games at Cooma over the last weekend but the match between Lestelle and Wayne Lodge versus Jim Fletcher and Leonie Snell appeared to the match to watch.

Leonie and Jim scored a three on the first end but had to wait until the seventh to score again, while Lestelle and Wayne held a lead of 11/4 at that point and it was beginning to look like a win to them. Jim and Leonie had other ideas and in winning 11 of the remaining 14 ends put together a winning score of 24/17.

In handicap pairs on Saturday, Roy Morgan and Peter Harris opposed Stephen Latham and Don Jarvis while Keith Goodwin and Artur Baumhammer opposed Ron Gammon (subbing for Danny Freebody) and John Schoon.

Taking advantage of their handicap, Peter and Roy got away to a great start and set up a 20/5 lead after just 13 ends and went on with the job to runout winners 28/13.

In the other match for the day, Ron and John were giving Keith and Artur a four start but winning three shots on the first end had just about evened the score. Keith and Artur then had a run of wins to lead 15/19 after nine ends. From then on it was pretty much end for end with the margin of lead fluctuating from two to five with Artur and Keith getting home 25/23.

Social matches on Saturday resulted in wins for Gaile Fitzgerald, Ron Wainwright and Paul Cannell over Max Povey, Mario Frezza and Garry Douch while Jack Sajina, Mary Phillips and Peter Marsicano were a bit too good for Sergio Roncelli, Richard Nicols and Ingnazio Mondello.

Vice Presidents: Rae Blyton,Nimmitabel and Chris Schroeder, Adaminaby Secretary : Liz Gales, Adaminaby Treasurer: Rita Rowson, Jindabyne Match: Del Turner, Jindabyne, Leonie Snell, Cooma, Bridget Corby, Nimmitabel Publicity: Beryl Seears, Cooma Historian, Lorraine West, cooma Auditor: Don McGregor Patron: Ethel Rankin is to be invited to be our Patron and we do hope that she will accept the invitation as she has been a member for many years and has done so much for the district as well as her club.

The day concluded with a pleasant shared lunch.

It was decided that in future the meetings will be held a 1pm, commencing August 8.

Please note change of day for August only, due to player commitments elsewhere.

Cooma Rifle Club Last Saturday morning was cold and dull, but at least there was no fog.

Initially it was windless, with a promise of good scores.

The event was the second heat of the monthly spoon competition, held for 500 yards.

As the shooters were preparing to commence, a wind genie who had been watching, turned the switches to a gentle north-westerly that fishtailed up the range.

Nevertheless there was some good shooting with some stages of 48 and 49.

Brian Bradley and two new shooters, Campbell Hillman and Nick Clarke had scores in the 80s.

The off-rilfe results were: Damien Doyle 49.3 and 48.1 for 97.4; Graeme Crundwell 47.3 and 48.3, or 95.6; Brian Bradley 43.0 and 42.2, for 85.2; Campbell Hillman, 42.0 and 42.1, for 84.1; Nick Clarke 42.0 and 40.0, for 82.0 Noel Barrett shot only a single stage as we ran out of time.

Campbell and Nick deserve congratulations for a well-disciplined, careful efforts at their first time with this type of shooting.

Next week the last heat of the monthly spoon will be held from 300 yards.

Four matches in handicap pairs on Sunday were played in slightly better weather. Wayne Fogarty and Peter Caldwell had to give one shot to Bob Lowe and Ignazio Mondello but when the latter pair led 9/5 at the ninth end it looked as though the handicappers had go it wrong. Wayne and Peter then won 10 of the next 15 played to runout winners 26/16.

Ron Wainwright and Tony Gray were receiving a one shot start against Rod Hassall and Jack Sajina and the end results proved the handicappers correct although at halfway through this seemed incorrect, with Rod and Jack leading11/5 after 11 ends. Ron and Tony then hit back to lead 23/17 after 22 ends, only to watch Rod and Jack score four, one and two over the last three ends to run out winners 24/23.

Jason Thompson and Mel Storta, giving five start to Mick Meillion and Jim Fletcher, had that wiped off after four ends and went on to a convincing win, allowing their opponents to score on only eight of the 24 ends played.

Xin Cottam and Colin Roberson had to give three start to Mick Mayhew and John Vincent and set up an early 11/5 lead, only to see Mick and John hit back to trail 9/11 after 10 ends, which seemed to stir Xin and Colin, who ran out winners 29/16.

In social bowls, Margaret Jenkins (a new bowler) and Paul Cannell had an ups and downs match with Don Jarvis and Keith Goodwin. Paul and Margaret didn’t win the match but they did win the daily prize.

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Wednesday July 20, 2011

Hattrick to Connell After a week off, and a win last Sunday the divison two Lady Tigers are now sitting comfortably in first position on the ladder.

The Lady Tigers travelled to Kaleen, where they took on Weston Creek. It took some time before the Tigers were switched on, however a trademark goal from Beth McMahon from far out on the right wing led to the first points on the board.

Some would say the Tigers needed that first goal to lift and with that there was no stopping them.

Solid teamwork in the midfield with Annie Crofts and Tina Cafarrelli was evident as they set up many chances for the strike partnership of Libby Goggin and Alicia Connell.

The second goal came from Alicia Connell who had a one-on-one challenge with the keeper. Swiftly, Alicia lobbed the ball over Weston Creek’s goalie and into the back of the net.

Emma Gerrand also had a game out of position sitting in front of Grace Daley playing sweeper.

Emma created play down both left and right wings opening the game

Cooma Tigers spirit alive and well

right up. Kimberley Darley played exceptionally well running the left wing and beating her player almost every time.

The next goal was also scored by Alicia Connell as she trapped a ball right in front of goals coming from fellow striker Libby Goggin.

The score remained 3-0 going into half time. The second half saw reliable goal keeper Kailey Tonini came out and play in the midfield.

Grace Daley took on the job between the sticks in which she played remarkably well. Deanne Baines, Courtney Freeman, and Blayre Smith played well in defence keeping Weston Creek away from having any chances.

The final goal was also scored as Libby Goggin played a sneaky ball through Weston Creek’s defence, allowing Alicia to just tap the ball past the keeper.

With the final result being 4-0 the Lady Tigers were happy with the win and look forward to next weekend’s game in Caldwell where they take on the ANU Strollers at 2pm.

Olympic had jump on Tigers PREMIERS: An energetic blues squad disabled Cooma in the game last Sunday.

Olympic flattened the Tigers with good possession, a well orchestrated midfield and fast and furious strikers.

Cooma seemed disorganised for most of the game. They made numerous unforced errors. Their batteries were low since the beginning and it was easy for the home team to play their game without complications.

This was unfortunate for Gabby, the coach, who had, only hours before witnessed his beloved Argentina capitulate to Uruguay in the Copa America. It took four goals against the Tigers for Cooma to realize that the game started 56 minutes earlier.

Even after that several opportunities of goal appeared but the only goal, a consolation goal, came through Elijah in the 57th minute. All other opportunities were denied for one reason or another.

Without concluding this article on a sour note, it is important to mention the great participation of Peter De Witte

and Phil Yarnold in defence, Marcial Munoz and Dom Labutte in midfield and Elijah in attack.

PATHWAY (PPL) : This game was completely different.

The Pathways started the game fighting for every ball. They made the most of every opportunity. With that being said though, the first goal scored was by the home team.

The one goal difference was maintained for a big part of both halves. And Cooma twice came back.

The difference for a big part of the first half was Callum Patterson. He scored after a deflection from Zac Schoon.

In the second half Serdan Bircan took an indirect free kick. He pinned the ball to the ceiling of the net. The game was not easy for Cooma against the leaders of the comp. Cooma PPL maintained second place in the table with 20 points. They are tailgated by Canberra City and Woden Valley with 19 and 18 points respectively.

Two teams struggling for form versus two teams leading their competitions; p ; Saturdayy was a defining moment ent for the State League 4 & 5 Tigers.

Coming off a tremendous victory ictory over arch-rivals -rivals Brindabella, the he Div 4 boys were fired up at 1pm; a chance nce to redeem themselves selves against ANU waiting to be taken.

After a humiliating iliating defeat in round und 1, Coach Walker er had his troops chomping homping at the bit to go o out wreak vengeance.

The game started well for the Tigers;; a strong backline of Roman Bogatek, Michael Corcoran, Damian Knight, and Peter Vandeburgt were backed up by the always impressive Riley ey Mitchell in goal.

This foundation on allowed the creativity of John Gargett and Andrew w Jeffrey to shine up front.

F r o m their one real chance of the half, ANU went ahead. A lovely passing play dissected the Cooma defence and gave Riley no chance to stop it.

A confident dressing room took Walker’s halftime speech on-board, and the second half was all Cooma. The midfield pairing g of Mark Jordan and Todd Preston gets better with every week they play together, and, along with Andrew Bobinskas, they pulled the strings and bossed the game completely.

The deserved equaliser came e mid way through the second half. lf.

Mitchell played a back-pass quickly out to Vandenburgt, who moved the ball sharply down the wing. The livewire Ben Woodhouse sent a menacing cing ball into the box, but it eluded everyone; everyone except Bobinskas, that at is, who popped up on the far post, and, d, with all the grace of a gazelle, shimmied d past his defender to put the ball on a plate ate for the unmarked Preston.

This tremendous team display ay spurred on the Div 5 boys for their eir crucial match against Yass. Injuries and other commitments have decimated the squad, so there were plenty of names es on the teamsheet backing up for their eir second game.

An early goal stunned the vocal home crowd, and surprised the Yass scorer as much as everyone else. From just inside side the box, the oldest player on the park let loose ose a screamer of a shot, that keeper John Gargett tt had no hope of stopping.

But, as always, the class and nd spirit of Div 5

rose to the surface and they began to impose themselves on the g game. Andrew Bobinskas was felled in the box, and Tim Jordan stepped forward for the spot kick. Despite the keeper picking the right way, the powerful shot still found its way into the back of the net.

1-1 at half-time, and Coach Walker once again called Wa for the fighting Tiger spirit to see the boys through.

Dominating performances D from Steven Murphy, Abdulkabir S Lawal, and Brendan Wall pushed Cooma forward, and James Douglas and provided the creativity.

Tim Jordan provid ever-dangerous Cam Wall once The ever-dang again thrilled the crowd with an amazing turn of speed, which resulted in him poking the ball bal through the despairing legs of the Yass keeper and defender for the winning goa goal.

Credit goes to all the guys who backed up fo for the second game, in particular Roman Bogatek for 180 Ro minutes of foo football.

So, a draw and a win against topof-the-table opposition; a satisfying day for all involved. inv Awards were:Awa Div 4: Riley Mitchell, Todd Preston, Andrew Bobinskas Pres Div 5: Abdulkabir Lawal, Andrew Bobinskas, Steven Murphy St

Pictured top: Div 4 John Gargett Pictured bottom: Div 5 James Douglas

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“Those suffering from joint and muscle injuries, people recovering from surgery or from stroke, those with back problems can be helped…right through to those who are looking for a gentle, scientifically-based way of maintaining general health and fitness whilst pregnant or in old age.”

“So there are many people in our community who can benefit from hydrotherapy exercise prescribed by, and supervised by, a qualified health professional,” Kristy explained to the Monaro Post.

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available five days a week from its 62 Bombala Street clinic in Cooma and from clinics in Bega, Merimbula and Eden.

“Those wishing to make an appointment for our new hydrotherapy program don’t need a doctor’s referral. However, an appointment is necessary “Because the training given to Physiotherapists and these can be made by phoning 6452 4203,” provides us with a detailed understanding of Kristy advised.

“Hydrotherapy is the union of aquatic exercise and fitness, injuries and common medical conditions, “Hydrotherapy classes are conducted in a relaxed physiotherapy,” Kristy explained. we can create and supervise hydrotherapy and fun environment and, because one does not “The water in which one exercises in the programs that are tailor-made to each client. This need to be able to swim to participate in and hydrotherapy pool provides a number of benefits. ensures maximum benefit is derived from benefit from hydrotherapy, non-swimmers will First, the warm water relieves muscle and joint participation…and this can often be many times feel just as welcome as those who are able to tension. Second, the water supports the more effective than what can be gained from a swim,” she added. participant’s body, helping improve their ability to standard dry land exercise class.” move freely. And the pressure of the water helps Kristy Nichols hydrotherapy classes are currently reduce swelling in limbs.” run on Tuesday mornings.

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Stallions’ walking wounded unlucky two-point loss Cooma Firsts, playing excellent football against the second-placed Bega side at Bega last Sunday, raced away to lead by 24pts to 6 at halftime.

This followed smart tries by Salvestro, Jackson, Boller and coach Russell, all converted by Zac Smith.

Cooma’s completion, variation and willing defence had Bega at sixes sevens and new big forward Clear was making big inroads.

However, early in the second half, Cooma suffered an unbelievable number of injuries to key players and a lot of positional changes stretched the defence and Bega climbed back into it with four converted tries.

Cooma had the chance to snatch victory right on fulltime but Salvestro just could not control the ball in a gap on the line.

Cooma, to their disbelief, went down 32-28.

Concerning injuries to several players included Hampson (cheekbone), Moon (shoulder), Clarke (shoulder), Boller (hip) and James Boller (foot). These will have coach Russell a bit worried. Cooma can count themselves extremely unlucky to not take the two points as their first half performance was as good a half as played this season.

Next Sunday Cooma hosts top of the table club Eden at the Cooma showground in what should be an excellent day of league.

Reserve grade Cooma reserves suffered one of their four losses the year when playing pretty lacklustre football. They went down to Bega 36 to 10.

Cooma could not contain ex-local coach Simon Scott as he orchestrated the Bega attack and overshadowed

Cooma with a good kicking game.

A number of the Cooma players seem to be just going through the motions and need to lift their involvement.

Best for Cooma wwere fullback Summerville and prop Salvestro.

Under 18s Running out with just 12 players, the Cooma young guns were always going to be up against it against Bega’s full squadron.

The boys all put in 100 percent but of course the ball was moved wide by Bega to post a 54 to nil win.

Next week let’s hope the side can have a few reserves to help out and secure a win.

Cooma Ladies Golf Some wonderful golf has been played over the last week.

Starting off on Wednesday, in the 18-hole Stableford, Val Leitch found form to win with 37 points.

Her fairway play was accurate, straight down the middle, and her putting was excellent. Jenny Rainsford also played a pleasing game to win a ball.

Last Saturday a 9 hole Stableford was contested.

Results were close but Janet Johnston came home strongly to win with 16 points on a count-back.

Gaye Wilson and Val Leitch each won a ball, both also on 16 points.

In Sunday’s 18 hole Stableford Denise Ashcroft played a fantastic game to win with 41 points. Congratulations!

Her game was on song with every shot finding its way to

the hole. Balls were won by Dorothy Bilbow, 35 points, and Marilynne Weston, 34 points. Both these ladies played well with some fine fairway shots and approaches to the greens.

Coming up: Wed, 20th - 18 hole Stableford; Sat, 23rd – 9 hole v par; Sun, 24th – 4 Person Mixed Ambrose.

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