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NSW Government funding secures Nimmitabel’s water supply Cooma-Monaro Council has exchanged contracts to purchase land for the Nimmitabel Lake Wallace Dam project, funded by the NSW Government’s Water Security for Regions Program.

The $5.3 million NSW Government commitment will help to secure Nimmitabel’s water supply, Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional Infrastructure and Services Troy Grant said.

“This is an important and muchneeded project for the people of Nimmitabel and I am very pleased that NSW Government funding has brought it forward and will allow construction of the dam to take place in early 2015, following today’s exchange of contracts,” Mr Grant said.

“Under Water Security for Regions $366 million has been reserved to help communities prepare for future drought conditions across NSW. “This shows the NSW Government’s commitment to improve water security infrastructure in the regions to help farmers and regional industries deal with drier conditions.

“As well the Nimmitabel dam, other projects have included new dams and water storage, dam augmentation, and pipeline and bore works.”

Monaro MP John Barilaro said

the Nimmitabel project was much needed because of lack of security for existing local water sources.

“During periods of drought, supply from both the MacLaughlin River and boreholes has been badly affected, leading to severe and extended water restrictions for the people of Nimmitabel,” Mr Barilaro said.

“Thanks to this NSW Government Funding, Council can now build a 320 megalitre dam on Pigring Creek, creating a back-up water supply for times of drought.”

Cooma Monaro Mayor Dean Lynch said the Nimmitabel community welcomed the NSW Government’s funding.

“With drought still a major concern for people living in and around Nimmitabel, this project will help to create water security and ultimately will help to sustain the town itself,” Mr Lynch said.

Nimmitabel local and President of the Nimmitabel Advancement Group Richard Lawson said that the signing of the contract was a huge step forward for the small community.

“With the potential of the NBN coming to the town and now an almost guarantee that in times of drought we will at least avoid level

Earlier this year, the then Deputy Premier Andrew Stoner, visited the Lake Wallace site and announced there would be funding availbale for the project. five and level six water restrictions, Nimmitabel becomes more attractive destination for people to live,” Richard said.

“People will now be able to have lawns and gardens, they can work remotely and live in the town, a lot of great things for Nimmitabel will come from this.” He said.

Mr Lawson also said that

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“We are grateful that most of the hostages who were involved in this terrible criminal act were freed by the intervention of the New South Wales Police Force and emergency services and would like to thank them for their support in protecting our way of life, and the heroism and courage they displayed throughout the siege”, said Mayor Dean Lynch .

The council has made provision for the community to express its condolences to the families of Tori Johnson and Katrina Dawson through a condolence book which is available through the Council’s Visitor Centre and the Library.

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Water Security for Regions has already allocated $38 million for projects across NSW, including the Nimmitabel Lake Wallace Dam project. A further $83 million has been made available in the latest round of funding, announced in November.

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The future is bright for Monaro graduates Four Monaro High School students are revelling in the relief that their awarded ATARs have bought them since receiving their results last Thursday morning.

Charlee Peckover, Kailey Tonini, Eliza Walker and Jack Clayton joined Monaro High School Principal Adrian Bell and Career Advisor Bradley McElroy to discuss what their future holds after finalising their schooling careers. “At Monaro (High) we like to ensure we match up what our students want to do with where their career path will lead,� Adrian Bell said. “Each of our school leavers will be successful regardless of what uni course or career path they choose,� he said.

For Kailey Tonini, she is looking to eventually move toward studying Communications at the University of Canberra, after a year working full time as a trainee.

With family in Canberra and her older brother Jared already living at UC, Kailey is excited to explore the options university can offer her.

Charlee Peckover, similar to Kailey, is about to tackle a traineeship at Birdsnest before also heading off to Canberra to study a Bachelor of Accounting.

Joining the accounts team at the nest, Charlee will gain valuable experience whilst also setting herself up for an insight into the career path she is about to explore.

Interestingly, Eliza Walker had a very different schooling experience to many other students.

She hadn’t even set foot inside a school, dance concerts excluded, before enrolling in year 11 last year.

Currently she is applying for jobs in the UK as part of her gap year and eventually would like to study a Bachelor of Communications and Media Studies at the University of Wollongong.

Finally, Jack Clayton, who received some great marks in Engineering Studies (88) and Mathematics (83) is now considering studying a double degree in Engineering and Science at Macquarie Univeristy, but is also tempted by the prospects Wollongong could offer him.

He checked his results quite casually and is honestly not sure how to feel about his marks just yet, which may have been due to the fact he had been visiting the dentist just after receiving them.

Adrian Bell said that as Principle he was very happy with this year’s results; “Overall I would say this year’s results are quite good, we always produce a broad range of students and have the full width of results to show for this,� he said.

With the school scoring two band sixes in General Mathematics and Senior Science and around 20 band fives, students can be proud of what they have achieved.

Careers advisor Bradley McElroy stressed that the ATAR was just a number and that Monaro should show pride in the character of the students who are graduating this year. “The ATAR is only part of the story, our students have great values, and excellent character, these are things an ATAR will never measure,� he said.

Adrian Bell went on to agree with this sentiment stating, “These students are a real reflection of the nature of the community, we sincerely hope they are leaving the school happy with what they’ve achieved,� he said.

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Small Biz bus returning Local small businesses can take advantage of high quality business assistance with the arrival of the Small Biz Bus. The Bus will be visiting Jindabyne, and Cooma, giving local small business operators the chance to access personalised advice from business experts on January 15 and 16.

NSW Minister for Small Business, John Barilaro, said: “NSW is leading the nation on economic performance and retail trade is a strong part of this story. “Through initiatives like the Small Biz Bus, the NSW Liberals & Nationals are supporting small business across the State so we can continue this trend.

I encourage small business owners and operators to visit the Bus when it comes to town so we can make sure NSW stays number one.� “Speaking to an advisor can help you take the next step, whether you’re just starting out, wanting to ensure your business is sustainable or hoping to grow,� NSW Small Business Commissioner, Robyn Hobbs OAM, said.

Small business owners can access the support of experienced advisors on the Small Biz Bus at no cost.

The Bus will be at: • Thursday January 15, Jindabyne, Nuggets Crossing car park, from 9am to 3pm • Friday January 16, Cooma, Sharp Street (in front of Cooma Visitors Centre), from 9am to 3pm “Business operators are welcome to book a one on one meeting with a business advisor or arrange to meet on another occasion that may be more suitable.

It is an excellent opportunity to receive useful information and business guidance tailored to your particular circumstances,�

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Council and CoomaMonaro Shire Council, for their support and for hosting the Small Biz Bus. The Office of the NSW Small Business Commissioner also helps small businesses by providing low-cost dispute resolution services, speaking up for small business within government and delivering quality business advice through Small Biz Connect.

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Marg looks to the sunshine after 30 years at Cooma North One local teacher who has graced the halls of Cooma North Primary School for the considerable stint of 30 years is finally laying her chalk to rest.

After starting her teaching career in 1973, Marg Watt began her first official appointment in Sydney at Wentworthville, where she taught for a year and later relocated to Armidale after marrying her husband Neil.

After 10 years of living in Armidale and adding two members to her family, Marg relocated to Cooma in 1984, where her long association with Cooma North Primary School begun.

Her time at the school has seen her active in a variety of roles, from teaching art, to being a teacher librarian and an assistant principal.

She has taught every age group at some stage, excluding any time as a full time classroom teacher for Kindergarten, though most of her time has been spent teaching stage three year five and six children.

Being in the one school for so long has

provided Marg with many fond memories, with the occasional very special highlight.

“Being a torch bearer for the Sydney Olympics was definitely pretty special,” Marg said.

“I always loved all of the creative opportunities I’ve had as well, including creating costumes and things like that for Wakakirri and the Rock Eisteddfod,” she said.

“I also worked with Ian Gregg from Monaro High School once on a huge project where we designed a dance and drama program for over a thousand children, I helped to coordinate this and made a huge mat that the children danced on, it was made of kilometres of material,” Marg said.

This project was part of the lead up to the Olympic Games and was a particular highlight for Marg as part of her time at Cooma North.

“It was pretty mind blowing,” she said.

Marg said that she would miss the kids the most as she transitions into retirement.

“I’ll miss the fun we can have in the classroom together, I really enjoy teaching

kids, and I’ll really miss it.”

She said the relationship that you form with the older children outside of school on excursions, like the Broken Bay excursion the kids recently returned from, is something that she finds really special.

“It’s things like that where the kids get see you on a different level, as a person and not just a teacher, those are the kind of things I’ll miss too,” she said.

Though her last few days at Cooma North, her final day being Wednesday last week, were quite emotional for her, she is looking forward to the new life that is ahead for her and her family.

“I’ve been married for 40 years, we’ve had all of that time in the cold – we are over the cold!” she said.

The opportunities for snow skiing when her kids were young are now something that does not apply to her now adult children and Marg and her husband are ready to embrace the warmth of Queensland.

“We are moving to Noosaville in

Queensland, we leave on (last) Thursday,” Marg said. “Everyone keeps saying, it’s so hot, you’ll be back and I keep saying, yes it will be hot, but no we won’t be back, bring on the heat I say.”

She said that the lifestyle in Queensland will perfectly suit her love for kayaking and her interests in exploring the National Parks and beaches of Queensland. “The lifestyle suits us to a tee,” she said.

Though there is excitement ahead for Marg and her family, the fact that she is leaving behind 30 years of memories and good friends from school and the community is something that is only just starting to hit home.

“It’s been a pretty emotional last few weeks,” she said.

Cooma North Primary School community past and present are no doubt sad to lose such a dedicated and caring teacher, but with her embracing of her new life, there will be no question that Marg will enjoy her future as a retiree in the sunny Queensland weather.

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Aerial culling off the agenda but so is roping The Member for Monaro John Barilaro has welcomed today’s announcement to rule out aerial culling of one of Australia’s national icons, the wild brumby.

Mr Barilaro, a strong advocate for the brumby, has fought passionately to ensure they are protected.

“I have always strongly opposed aerial culling as a means of wild horse population control,” said Mr Barilaro.

“Love it or hate it, wild horses are a part of the Kosciuszko environment.

The brumbies are a quintessential Australian symbol; they have earned their place as part of the iconic bush heritage in this region and must be protected.

“This region’s economy hinges on tourism; the Kosciuszko National Park is a major drawcard and wild brumbies are part of that. I will continue to work with stakeholders who recognise the heritage connection that brumbies bring to the region. I will work closely with brumby advocates in exploring

wild horse management techniques that find a balance between the environment and recognising that brumbies are part of the Kosciuszko landscape.”

The Wild Horse Management Plan for Kosciuszko National Park will continue and a new draft would be placed on exhibition in mid-2015.

“There are few places in the world where wild horses can roam freely; I am pleased the NSW Government is committed to finding an acceptable way to protect this unique landscape while maintaining a sustainable wild horse population,” he said.

If Mr Barilaro was looking for a ringing endorsement of Friday’s announcement he will be disappointed with the reaction of many brumby advocates.

Whilst said advocates are pleased with the ruling out of aerial culling, some are disappointed that the practice of running and roping has also been declared ‘off the

table’ by Environment Minister Rob Stokes.

Speaking after Friday’s announcement Leisa Caldwell, of the Snowy Mountains Horse Riders Association (a vocal member of the campaign against aerial culling), voiced her concern with the decision to rule out brumby running.

“We think that’s outrageous because it hasn’t even been discussed. He (Mr Stokes) has not consulted with any professional horsemen or experts in the field, so we believe it’s just that his city-centric advisors are telling him that.”

Ms Caldwell listed brumby running as one of her preferred control methods for managing wild horse populations.

“We would like to see the old methods that our families have practiced for generations, brumby running and trapping, and let the mountain horsemen do as they have done for 150 years,” she said.

Mr Barilaro

Leisa Caldwell, Peter Cochran and Alan Lanyon (representing their respective brumby advocacy groups) with John Barilaro. acknowledged that the decision to rule out running and roping was controversial and expressed his own disagreement with Mr Stokes’ decision.

“I don’t agree with that. I think that running and roping is an option that should be left on the table. The Minister

has said that. I think there’s still conversations to be had. By taking aerial culling off the table I think they now have to look at all the alternatives, and roping and running is one of those tools that we should consider,” he said. He expressed support

for a pilot program aimed at gauging the effectiveness of brumby running as a control method. We should be looking at pilot programs to show how well it works,” he said.

The practice of brumby running, which involves the pursuit of wild horses on

horseback and capture via roping, is currently illegal in NSW. A draft of the revised Kosciuszko National Park Horse Management Plan will be unveiled next year. The plan is placed under review every five years, during which time all population control methods are considered.

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Health board appointments The Member for Monaro John Barilaro has welcomed three new appointments to the Southern NSW LHD board. “May I congratulate the new board members Diana Williams, Dr Brian Tugwell and Geoffrey Kettle,� said Mr Barilaro. “The board members will serve a four year term commencing on January 1 and were selected from a highly competitive pool of candidates. “These new board members include passionate community representatives, focused upon providing the best health services for patients throughout the Monaro. “I am very pleased with the new appointments and the service they will provide to our community.

Thank you to the outgoing board members who have worked hard to achieve the best care for patients in their regions.�

Health Minister Jillian Skinner announced 22 new appointments to the boards of 13 of the state’s 15 Local Health Districts. “More than five years ago, I made a commitment to devolve responsibility and accountability to those closer to the patient, such as Local Health District board members; today’s announcement reflects that promise,� said Mrs Skinner. “The new board members include clinicians and local representatives with expertise in clinical practice, business, financial and health management and corporate governance, as well as members with an understanding of the local community. “Local Health District boards are an important part of the overall management of the public health system in NSW. Each board has overall responsibility for the strategic direction and overall performance of the Local Health District they oversee.�

HCA supports St Vincent de Paul again

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Certifications, awards at HCA

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New bin roll-out complete $25,000 for community projects Cooma-Monaro Shire Council’s Resource and Waste staff have recently completed the roll-out of more than 6,000 new bins and more than 3,000 new kitchen caddies to residents in the Cooma Waste and Recycling kerbside collection area. “The bin roll-out was carried out by contractors under our supervision, with the kitchen caddies being delivered by Council’s Resource and Waste staff,� Mayor Dean Lynch said. “The logistics of delivering over 9,000 individual units was very well managed, with very few queries raised,� he added.

Staff are following up with inquiries from a few residents about service availability, and householders who have any questions are encouraged to contact Council’s Resource and Waste Section for advice.

Information about the introduction of the ‘3 bin system’ was included with the kitchen caddies and follows recent promotion through the local print and radio media, staff attendance at the Rotary Markets to discuss the new bin system one-on-one with interested residents, and advice provided by a ‘letterbox drop’ throughout Cooma.

Information is also available on Council’s website, and from Council’s offices.

As a reminder, residents can start using their new ‘red’ lidded waste bin now, however Council will not be picking up general waste from the

older ‘dark-green’ lidded waste bins from 1 February 2015.

Residents can keep their old waste bin for use around the yard, or they can have their bin picked up for recycling through the ‘bin surrender’ option.

The new lime-green lidded bins for food and garden waste can be placed for collection from the week commencing January 5 2015. This collection will be a fortnightly collection on the non-recycling collection week.

The fortnightly recycling collection (yellow lid bins and black crates) will continue as normal.

Mayor Lynch stated that the introduction of the 3 bin system, which is funded through a grant project supported by the Environmental Trust as part of the NSW EPA’s “Waste Less Recycle More� initiative, will provide significant long-term benefits to our waste management processes, and will require only minor changes to the way most householders are currently sorting their waste and recycling. “When you consider that around 2/3 of the contents of an ‘average’ kerbside waste bin does not need to be buried at landfill, we really can achieve some major environmental improvements with minimal changes to the way we manage our waste.�

This project was supported by the Environmental Trust as part of the NSW EPA’s Waste Less, Recycle More initiative, funded from the waste levy.

Seven community groups in Snowy River Shire Council will benefit from the Southern Phone Grants initiative with each group being selected to receive much needed funds.

Southern Phone Managing Director, Mark Warren presented the $25,000 community grant cheque to Councillor John Cahill, Mayor of Snowy River Shire Council at the Jindabyne 50th Anniversary Civic Reception in front of community grant recipients.

The community groups and key projects to benefit include Aitchison Cottage, Berridale Community Garden; Adaminaby Youth & Community Recreational Committee, Construction of a BMX/MTB Pump Track at Scenic Drive; Country Women’s Association of NSW – Adaminaby Branch, Equipment for interactive fitness studio and support ‘Autumn Leaves’ project; Jindabyne Trail Stewardship, Public shared Trail link construction at CopperTom Point; Jindabyne Chamber of Commerce, Community Marquee; Berridale Beautification Committee, Promotion of Berridale’s beautification activities; Lake Light Sculptures Inc., Event support for the sculpture awards.

“A significant number of local residents and tourists visiting the area will enjoy the improvements that these groups can make to our community thanks to this grant from Southern Phone,� Cr Cahill said. “This grant has enabled some important projects to ‘get off the ground’ in our local area. Some of which had been well planned by the community but just needed some extra financial support to bring the plans to life.�

More than $1 million has been offered across 41 mostly regional Council areas in NSW as part of a new Southern Phone community grant initiative. “We are very pleased to be able to provide this funding boost and glad to be able to make a difference in these rural and regional areas,� said Southern Phone Managing Director, Mark

Warren. This $1 million funding boost will see community gardens, playgrounds, community halls, sporting fields and more built or improved throughout NSW and we are thrilled to be able to support rural and regional communities in this way.� “We know many of these rural and regional groups are in real need of extra support for important local community initiatives. These grants are designed to meet those needs.�

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Paul Harris Fellowship for Council staff give Christmas relief Rotarian John King Cooma Rotarian John King has recently been honoured with a Paul Harris Fellowship.

John was given this honour in recognition of the enormous work he has put into promoting and managing the Rotary High Country Markets each month.

Paul Harris was a Chicago, Illinois, attorney best known for

founding Rotary International in 1905, a service organisation that currently has well over one million members worldwide.

Pictured, Rotary Assistant District Governor, Julia Pedler, presenting the Paul Harris Award to Cooma Rotarian John King.

Cooma-Monaro Shire Council’s Environmental Services Division made a generous donation to the Salvation Army on Monday morning through funds raised on their Casual Fridays.

Providing no meetings were scheduled, the Health and Building and Town Planning staff were permitted to wear neat and casual attire, so long as they donated a gold coin to the tin.

A grand total of $375 was raised for the

Salvation Army.

This money will be used to provide much needed assistance for families and anyone else who may be struggling this Christmas throughout the Monaro.

Nick Moon is pictured with The Salvation Army’s Captain Nicholson handing over the cash.

SNOWY RIVER

COMMUNITY SERVICES

Community Transport is able to assist people to continue living an independent life by providing affordable, accessible transport for social, shopping and medical trips. Utilising the assistance of volunteer drivers, individual and group transport is provided to a variety of destinations. In 2014 Community Transport have provided over 1100 passengers with over 11,000 trips! Read on to see how we may be able to assist you....

Medical and Social Appointments

Community Transport provides both individual and group transport to medical services and social events both locally and to Canberra and Bega.

We offer a door to door service, a volunteer driver will collect you from home, drive you to your appointment and home afterwards.

Shopping Buses

t Fortnightly shopping buses operate from Jindabyne, Berridale, Adaminaby and Nimmitabel to Cooma. t Weekly shopping bus operates within Cooma every Friday. t Canberra shopping bus alternates between Woden and Tuggeranong shopping centres on the first Monday of every month.

Social Outings and Community Access

Offering a Suite of Services…

Across 3 Shires

“It’s your choice” This weeks’ article provides an overview of Snowy River Cooma Monaro Community Transport on how we can get you out and about and keep you connected with your community.

As our name suggests we provide transport options to eligible residents of Snowy River and Cooma Monaro Shires.

We would like to advise that we will be closed over the Christmas period from Monday 22nd December 2014 to Friday 2nd January 2015.

For more information or bookings please phone 6451 1054.

topics such as first aid, safe driving techniques and duty of care. If you are interested in assisting us with volunteer driving, we would love to hear from you.

Mobility Aids

We aim to assist people to stay engaged in their community and to provide accessible transport tailored to suit passenger needs. Community Transport Passengers who use mobility aids such as walking frames, sticks and crutches are all welcome to use our service. Our fleet includes a wheelchair accessible vehicle and our volunteers are trained to a high standard to provide a safe and dynamic service. If you are unable to travel alone or require support and have a carer, they can travel with you free of charge. If you do not have a carer but require access to one we can arrange a support worker to travel with you.

Vehicles

Transport is provided using either a service vehicle from our fleet which includes a variety of cars/buses to suit passenger needs including a wheel chair accessible vehicle. Transport is also provided by volunteers using their own vehicle in some instances.

Social transport and Community Access aims to provide transport to a variety of entertainment, sport and leisure centres, art and cultural venues.

We are also able to offer recreational trips, usually available to organised groups for picnics, concerts, scenic tours etc. Community Transport has recently been successful in gaining some growth funding which we plan to allocate towards providing social outings for our community. We welcome any ideas or suggestions you may have - please feel free to phone us to discuss your group or individual social transport needs. Regular monthly bus transport is provided to Maggies Music Concert in Cooma and Berridale Music Afternoon.

Who Is Eligible?

TransConnect Bus Service

Before you can access Community Transport a simple assessment process will need to be completed. Please don’t self assess as we are often able to assist most residents under one of our many funding options. Please contact our staff who will be able to provide information on how we can best meet your transport needs. A family member, friend or advocate can apply on your behalf.

Provides transport from Jindabyne and Delegate (linking in Cooma) to Canberra. TransConnect operates every Monday, Tuesday and Friday (excluding public holidays). Drop off points in Canberra include: Queanbeyan, Canberra and John James Hospitals, Woden Westfield, Jolimont Interchange, Kingston Railway and Canberra Airport. The TransConnect service is available to anyone living in Snowy River or Cooma Monaro Shires who wish to access services and facilities in Canberra.

Our Volunteers

All vehicles in the Snowy River Community Transport fleet are driven by volunteers who generously give their time and kindness to the community.

Our service complies with Driver Safety Framework guidelines, which means that all drivers in our team have current police checks, health assessments and a satisfactory driving record. Our drivers are offered regular training in

Snowy River Cooma Monaro Community Transport receives funding from various sources to provide service to passengers. The following are some reasons you may be eligible to receive Community Transport: t Aged 65 or over with physical, psychological or mobility issues; t Younger person with a disability; t Carers of the above people; t Anyone with restricted access to public transport; t You may be eligible for health related transport if you are temporarily unable to access transport for medical reasons; t Community groups for social/recreational outings.

Please call our office on 6451 1054.

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Outstanding Monaro teachers recognised with Excellence in Education Award Thirteen talented teachers throughout the Monaro have been honoured with Member for Monaro Excellence in Education Awards.

The Member for Monaro John Barilaro said the award acknowledges the important contributions that teachers and school support staff make through their work.

“Good teachers are so important to ensure that every student is engaged, challenged and provided with learning opportunities to ensure their success,” said Mr Barilaro.

“Teachers and support staff work tirelessly to inspire a love of learning in their students, to work alongside families, and to build important connections within the community; it’s fitting that they are recognised.

“Now in its second year, the Member for Monaro Excellence in Education Award gives each school in the Monaro Electorate the opportunity to put forward staff to be recognised.

“This year’s award recipients range from admin staff to maths and performing arts teachers.”

Schools in the Monaro are encouraged to put forward nominations for next year’s awards.

2014 Member for Monaro Excellence in Education Award recipients: Darryl Nelson – Snowy Mountains Grammar School Dani Wadland- Snowy Mountains Christian School Vanessa GillroyJindabyne Central School Margaret Watt- Cooma North Public School Janice Rogers Bemboka Public School Narelle Avis- Cooma North Preschool Catherine Dawes – Dalgety Public School Carly Toole- Jerangle Public School Cooma North Public School – Margaret Watt • Margaret has worked at Cooma North for the past 29 years.

• Has had many roles but currently her roles include Assistant Principal, Student Welfare Co-Ordinator, Visual Arts leader and Student Leadership CoOrdinator.

• Works collaboratively with other teachers to ensure quality programs are delivered to students.

• Throughout her career Margaret has led many initiatives including ‘Artrageous’ (whole school art program) the student leadership and support program ‘Super Sixers; and the PBS positive Behaviour in schools program.

Dalgety Public SchoolCatherine Dawes • Cathy is currently the schools administration manager and has worked at Dalgety Public School for 13 years • Cathy is always happy to help out if a student is struggling and constantly providing assistance to students or stuff when they are feeling unwell or in need of a little more attention.

• Cathy is the embodiment of the schools welfare and behaviour program FISH. She chooses a great attitude and her vase experience in admin is a huge asset to the school.

Darryl NelsonSnowy Mountain Grammar School • Darryl is an enthusiastic, reflective and student centred teacher who excels in supporting his students to ensure they achieve their best.

• Involved in developing and leading a number of co-curricular activities at the school, including the Science Club and the Astronomy Club.

• Involved in a number of professional associations including as a member of the Science Reference Committee.

• Involved in supporting students pastorally and has a fantastic relationship with his tutor group.

Carly TooleJerangle Public School • Carly has been working at Jerangle Public School for 2 days a week during 2014 and has been involved in many aspects of the school.

• She quickly developed a good repour with all the children and was able to extend each child in her class to reach their full potential.

• She is a dynamic and energetic teacher who has been able

to motivate reluctant writers.

• Carly is a dedicated team member and is an inspiration to staff, parents and students at Jerangle.

Dani WadlandSnowy Mountains Christian School • Dani exemplifies excellence in teaching as well as leading. She is a people person who spends a lot of time one on one with teachers, parents, and students.

• She has orgainsed the skiing/snowboarding program for the whole school, surfing program for Years 9/10, the graduation ceremony, presentation night, information nights, swimming, cross country, and Athletics carnivals, organised school teams for these carnivals, assemblies, end of term activities, kinder start programs, NAPLAN exams, Grandparents’ day, and student council.

• Her humble attitude and patient demure, complement Dani’s enthusiasm for learning and for Snowy Mountains Christian School.

Narelle Avis – Cooma North Preschool • Her warm and generous nature is revealed through her commitment to nurturing young children to help them become curious, confident and capable learners.

• Under her leadership, Cooma North Preschool has developed an inclusive and positive environment that encourages children to thrive through a program of play-based learning.

• Her teaching practise reveals that Narelle always considers the wellbeing of the children entrusted to her care to be of paramount priority; prioritising child well-being over other duties.

• To achieve this, Narelle goes above and beyond what could reasonably be expected of her, working long hours including weekends and holidays.

Vanessa Gillroy – Jindabyne Central School • Vanessa has been working in the capacity of Relieving Head Teacher Mathematics

for approximately 18 months.

• As a member of the school Executive she has worked collaboratively to develop a strong performance and development culture in order to provide feedback and professional learning for improved classroom practice.

• In addition to her role in the developing of quality teaching within the Mathematics faculty, she has also taken on the responsibility for Student Wellbeing in

the 7-12 school. Her leadership of this team has ensured strategic planning to support student success for all students.

• Another focus for the Student Wellbeing Team has been on the development of the Systems FrameworkPositive Behaviour for Learning. Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) is a school-wide behaviour initiative to address problem behaviour and reduce its effects on student outcomes and on the

school community as a whole. PBL encourages positive behaviour from students, which has been shown to improve their self-concept and motivation to learn.

Janice RogersBemboka Public School • Principal of Bemboka Public school for the past 3 years.

• Jan is an excellent communicator who has involved the students in many local and wider community based activities ranging from

choir singing at events to visual arts competitions and music camps.

• Jan keeps her staff well informed of the latest quality teaching initiatives and always supports her staff and students.

• Jan’s enthusiasm has meant the school become a hub for the local community with community groups like the Garden Club volunteering to help out around the school.

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Wednesday December 24, 2014

Bob Turner is Cooma’s National Australia Day ambassador In keeping with Cooma-Monaro Shire’s theme for Australia Day 2015 – A celebration of Sport – the Australia day working party is thrilled to learn the 2015 National ambassador is Bob Turner.

Bob is well-know around Cooma, mainly through his involvement with the Canberra canons at a time when basketball was thriving in Cooma.

Bob is one of Australia’s most recognisable and respected sports personalities.

Best known for his basketball coaching and administration, Bob is renowned throughout many other sporting organisations for his marketing and management ability.

His work with the Canberra Cannons and the Sydney Kings in developing marketing and sponsorship programs set the standard for the NBL during the 80’s and early ‘90s.

Since 1979, his expertise has seen four NBL Clubs (Newcastle Falcons, Canberra, Sydney and the Singapore Slingers) become highly competitive and well administered.

His personal success as a basketballer, coach, marketer and businessman combine to make him an authority and

excellent speaker on a variety of issues including team building, motivation, success, leadership and selling and marketing sport.

Bob has been actively engaged as Head Coach, General Manager,

Managing Director and part owner of four NBL teams and most recently was the driving force in the resurrection of the Sydney Kings.

His media profile and access to high profile decision makers in the sporting, political and business arenas, combined with strong credibility and hard work ethic, has produced an individual with proven ability to tackle a challenge.

Those skills were put to

the test with the creation and implementation of the Singapore Slingers, the last team to join the NBL. The Slingers are now playing in the ASEAN Basketball League (ABL) the first professional sports league for the ASEAN block of countries, a competition pioneered by the Slingers and their Chairman Tony Fernandes of AirAsia.

Over the years, Bob has combined his leadership and marketing skills to promote a variety of sports including Baseball, Gymnastics, Lawn Bowls, Speedway and Basketball.

He is currently Chairman of the Sydney Blue Sox and Chief Adviser to NSW Baseball.

Bob has just joined the Australian Cancer Research Foundation as their General Manager Marketing and Business Development.

All local sports clubs are encouraged to have a presence at Cooma’s Australia Day celebrations in Centennial Park.

They are also encouraged to nominate suitable candidates for the sports persons or citizen of the year awards.

DON’T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO nominate Cooma-Monaro’s Citizen of the Year or Sportsperson of the Year.

NOMINATIONS CLOSE 5PM FRIDAY JANUARY 9th Categories include:

Australia Day Council of New South Wales

A CELEBRATION OF SPORT

IN COOMA - MONARO

Citizen of the Year; Young Citizen of the Year; Community Event of the Year; Sportsperson of the Year; Young Sportsperson of the Year; Community Group of the Year; Artist of the Year Nomination forms are available from Council Chambers, Cooma Library, Cooma Visitors Centre or online, www.cooma.nsw.gov.au Winners will be announced on Australia Day during celebrations in Centennial Park, Cooma.

www.cooma.nsw.gov.au Designed by The Monaro Post

Westpac provides ‘connect now’ service in Jindabyne ¡ 55.4 per cent of Australian small businesses agree that they would prefer to speak to a person for specialised business advice rather than researching information online ¡ 40.9 per cent of Australian small businesses agree they need access to specialised advice to assist in their businesses success ¡ 61.6 per cent of Australian small businesses less than five years in operation prefer to speak to a person for specialised business advice.

Small businesses across regional New South Wales will have direct face to face access to specialist bankers at two new national advice hubs through the launch of the Westpac Connect Now service at Jindabyne branch.

The Westpac-Melbourne Institute Small Business Index found that 61.6 per cent of Australian small businesses less than five years in operation prefer to speak to a person for specialised business advice, and 55.4 per cent of businesses said they would prefer to speak to a person rather than researching information online.

The installation of the new state of the art video conference service at Jindabyne branch will help customers achieve just that.

It follows the successful launch of the Melbourne Connect Now hub which has assisted over 3,000 small businesses since opening in June.

Westpac also recently opened a second hub in Perth which will house around 20 specialist bankers and who will provide expert business development and financial advice via video conference appointments that can be booked through the Westpac branch network.

Sam Gaston, Westpac’s

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Regional General Manager, Southern New South Wales, said Westpac continues to support Agribusiness customers across Australia, with Connect Now allowing businesses in regional and rural areas access to the advice they need to grow their business and explore new opportunities. “At Westpac, we continue to invest and innovate to deliver solutions and services for a modern regional and rural Australia.

The roll out of Connect Now allows our Agribusiness customers to experience the benefits of digital technology from their local branch and speak to advisers about a range of topics ensuring they are strongly supported for growth now and into the future.�

Steve Hannan, General Manager, Westpac Agribusiness said: “The wider roll out of Connect Now from early 2015 to regional and rural areas across Australia will provide customers with access to high speed Connect Now technology at the same time as meeting with their local business banker at the branch to work through their plans for next year.�

Westpac plans to have 150 regional branches enabled by the end of the 2015, providing advice on areas such as equipment finance, working capital, complex payment solutions, foreign exchange, SMSF, transactional banking, wealth and financial planning.

Westpac will open an additional Connect Now hub in Sydney by the end of 2015.

As well as servicing businesses in their own states, the hubs will be available to all Westpac business customers to ensure they have access to the right business information when they need it.

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© Pet waste, kitty litter © Light globes, mirrors, ceramics, cookwares and drinking glasses X Building material, syringes, oil or painting, gas bottles, hazardous or chemical waste (these items are accepted at transfer stations).

X Medical waste (speak to your doctor or pharmacy).

3 NEW BINS - 3 EASY STEPS WASTE LESS - RECYCLE MORE For any further information how to use your 3 Bin System call Cooma Monaro Shire Council’s Resource and Waste Services on (02) 6455 1921 or visit 81 Commissioner Street, Cooma. Hope we can assist you with any inquiry.

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Wednesday December 24, 2014

Monaro High School end of year presentation night

Amie Gilbert received the JB McGee Shield for Foreign Language Study.

Merry Christmas

Bailey Burke received the Rowan Sandercoe Memorial Award for All-Round Application and Participation.

Cassandra Miller received recognition for coming first in Ancient History, Drama and winning The Frank Smith Year 11 Citizenship Award.

Chelsea Kreti was awarded First in Dance, The student council award for oustanding contribution to the SRC by a junior member, The Monaro High School canteen junior volunteer award and the year 10 citizenship award.

Dumidu Karunaratne received an award for placing first in science and was also awarded The Professor Tom Leech Memorial Trophy for Scientific Research.

Lachlan Sturgeon received the Elise Newberry Memorial Award and also placed first in Chemistry, Legal Studies, Mathematics, Physics, The Boyce Chartered Accounatnts Award for Achievement in HSIE and the Environmental Award - Clean Energy for Eternity.

Samantha Cassilles placed fist in Modern History, Ancient History, English Advanced, The Schoo’s Studio English Critical Analysis Shield, The Laura Kopviesky Memorial Cup for History and The Noel Laughlin Medal for Outstanding Achievement.

Kris and Michael would like to take this opportunity to wish all their patrons a very Merry Christmas.

Come on down to the Alpine with your friends for the Christmas cheer tonight.

Make sure you have a look at the delicious su mmer menu, with the restaurant open 7 days for lunch and dinner.

Closed Christmas Day Only.

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COOMA-MONARO SHIRE COUNCIL WEEKLY NEWS AND COMMUNITY INFORMATION

24th December, 2014

building a better community

COUNCIL communiqué COUNCIL MEETING 9 FEBRUARY 2015, COUNCIL CHAMBERS @ 5.30PM Council will be holding its ordinary council meeting Monday 9 February 2015, commencing at 5.30pm with Public Forum at 6.00pm where residents are welcome to address Council on any matter. Please ensure you arrive

TIS THE SEASON TO BE JOLLY...

at 5.45pm if you wish to address council.

Business Papers are available to the public on Council’s website www.cooma.nsw.gov.au the Thursday of the week preceding the meeting.

VICTIMS AND SURVIVIRS HONOURED The Cooma-Monaro Shire Council and its community are devastated with heart felt sorrow at the tragic loss of innocent lives, and injuries sustained both physical and emotional, following the hostage taking siege at the Lindt Café in Sydney. Our prayers and thoughts are with the victims and their families who have sustained a traumatic life experience through this tragedy. This community acknowledges their courage and bravery.

“In these moments we all need to stand together to defend our values of peace and tolerance towards each other in overcoming this violent incident that has taken place on Australian soil”, said Mayor Dean Lynch.

“We are grateful that most of the hostages who were involved in this terrible criminal act were freed by the intervention of the New South Wales Police Force and emergency services and would like to thank them for their support in protecting our way of life, and the heroism and courage they displayed throughout the siege”, said Mayor Dean Lynch .

The council has made provision for the community to express its condolences to the families of Tori Johnson and Katrina Dawson through a condolence book which is available through the Council’s Visitor Centre and the Library.

NEW FOOD AND GARDEN WASTE KERBSIDE COLLECTION SERVICE COMMENCING WEEK STARTING 5 JANUARY 2015 Council has now completed the delivery of the new 3 bin system including the lime green food and garden waste bins to households that receive a kerbside collection for their properties.

Advice was provided with the bin roll out that collection of the lime green bin will commence week starting 5 January 2015 (as per the 2014/2015 recycling collection calendar) and as stated in the information handout that

DEVELOPMENT DETERMINATIONS September 2014 The following Development Applications, Modifications, Reviews or Complying Development Certificates have been determined in September 2014.

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10.2014.330.1 3 Thurrung Street Cooma Lot 2 DP860934 1 Cromwell Street Cooma 10.2014.325.1 Lot 2 DP654009 28 Bombala Street

Earthworks, backfilling and levelling Change of use + Cooking school

10.2014.338.1 Nimmitabel Lot 2 Sec 36 DP758776 and

Change of use (Business to residential)

10.2014.334.1 65 Polo Flat Road Cooma

2 storage sheds

10.2014.342.1 5 Hain Street Cooma

Additions and alterations to existing dwelling

10.2014.340.1 15 Niangala Street Cooma

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Lot 1 DP160532

Lot 11 DP545702 Lot 11 DP30747

Lot 17 DP1162861

Monaro Highway Colinton

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was enclosed in the kitchen caddy.

Please ensure that you do not put the lime green bin out for collection prior to this date.

If you have not received the new bins (detached houses only) please contact the Council office.

If you require further information, please contact Mandy Thurling on (02) 64551921.

YALLAMBEE LODGE RESIDENTS CHRISTMAS PARTY Wednesday 17th of December was the Yallambee Lodge Residents Christmas Party.

Residents, volunteers and staff were joined by council representatives and committee members

who enjoyed a festive turkey and ham lunch.

They were entertained by the Harmony Chorus before residents received their annual awards. A wonderful time was had by all.

As the festive season continues to gather pace with all its tensions and stresses, I’ve been pondering about Christmas and what it means to most people.

In this politically sensitive world we live in, I’ve also been thinking about a Christmas message that has meaning, value and substance without offending anyone. To this end, I decided to consult my grandchildren and ask the question; What does Christmas mean to you?

They responded with a passage from their favourite Dr Seuss book, How The Grinch Stole Christmas, and I would like to share it with you: “And the Grinch with his Grinch feet ice cold in the snow, stood puzzling and puzzling how could it be so?

It came without ribbons. It came without tags. It came without packages, boxes or bags. And he puzzled and puzzled ‘til his puzzler was sore.

Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn’t before. What if Christmas, he thought doesn't come from a store. What if Christmas perhaps means a little bit more.”

We need to reflect amidst all this chaos and remember that the most important part of the festive season is simply spending time with family and sharing that most precious of gifts...time together. As an extension of this sentiment, spare a thought for the alone and lonely and try to give of oneself.

On behalf of Council and staff, we wish everyone a joyful and peaceful time with their families and friends over the Christmas period and a safe, healthy and prosperous New Year.

John Vucic General Manager

LOCAL CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARDS NOMINATION FORM FOR AUSTRALIA DAY 2015 Nominate in one or more of the following categories: - Citizen of the Year - Young Citizen of the Year - Community Event of the Year - Sportsperson of the Year - Young Sportsperson of the Year - Community Group of the Year - Artist of the Year Nominations must be submitted to PO Box 714 COOMA NSW 2630 or delivered to:

WANGIE STREET

• Cooma-Monaro Shire Council – Administration Centre 81 Commissioner Street, Cooma • Cooma Visitors Centre – Sharp Street, Cooma • Cooma Library – 61 Vale Street, Cooma NOMINATION FORMS are available at the above locations or download a NOMINATION FORM from Council’s website: www.cooma.nsw.gov.au.

Nominations close 5.00PM FRIDAY, 9 JANUARY 2015.

SEASONS GREETINGS

Council’s earthworks contractor undertaking final remedial works to the Wangie Street Cooma East road verge.

Council would like to wish its residents a happy Christmas and New Year.

COUNCIL OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED 4pm Wednesday 24 December to Friday 2 January 2015 (inclusive) and will re-open Monday 5 January 2015

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Jerangle Road Bredbo 10.2014.349.1 55 Lot 38 DP635407

Additions and alterations + enclosed verandah

In accordance with Section 101 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 notice is given of Council’s determination of the above Applications/Certificates.

The Public is advised that Section 101 provides that following this notice a period of three (3) months is allowed for the commencement of legal action as to the validity of the consent or certificate, after which the validity of the consent or certificate cannot be questioned in any legal proceedings.

MONARO AVENUE

VISITORS INFORMATION CENTRE

Council staff are making the final connections of the new sewer main from Monaro Avenue to Montgomery Street and connecting the Cooma Little Theatre.

Councillor Bronnie Taylor 0427 546 299

Councillor Martin Hughes 0405 209 685

Councillor Angela Ingram 0410 036 671

Councillor Tony Kaltoum 6452 1730

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EMERGENCY SERVICES WILL BE AVAILABLE DURING THE CLOSURE WATER 0417 278 056 WASTEWATER 0419 251 378 RECREATION 0427 011 144 ROADS 0447 415 150

The Applications are available for public inspection, free of charge, at Council’s office during ordinary office hours.

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Councillor Ignazio Mondello 0407 714 460

Councillor Winston Phillips 0487 430 000

COUNCIL CONTACT DETAILS

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

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Wednesday December 24, 2014

St Patricks end of year awards presentation day

Caitlyn Galwey accepts the Naomi Knight Creative Expression Memorial Award from Mrs Frances Robertson.

Molly Barrett accepts the ACU Award from Ms Laura Tough.

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Cosmetic Packs $9.95 Principal Frances Robertson accepting Excellence in Education Award from John Barilaro, presented by Bronnie Taylor.

Ryan Birch, Miranda McGufficke, Emily Pearce received the application and achievement awards for Year 7 from Ms Erika Statham, chair of the School Board.

Santa visits Sir William Hudson nursing home Tel 6452 2334 Fax 6452 2134 Email oplay@bigpond.net.au 69 Massie Street COOMA NSW

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Santa Claus made his annual visit to the Sir William Hudson Memorial Centre Nursing Home recently.

Santa visited each residentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; table before handing out presents to all the residents.

The occasion enabled chairman Winston Philips OAM to also hand out certificates of appreciation to volunteers like Sue Skerman (right), all of whom improve life at the home.

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JINDABYNE CELEBRATES FIFTY YEARS OF THE OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE NEW JINDABYNE TOWN CENTRE On Friday, 19 December the celebrations commenced to commemorate fifty years of the official opening of the new Jindabyne town centre.

Council thanks and extends our gratitude to the Jindabyne Chamber of Commerce, Jindabyne Lions Club, the many volunteers and sponsors who all contributed in making the event such a success.

ADAMINABY, BERRIDALE AND JINDABYNE POOLS All Council swimming pools are open for summer. Please check our website for opening times, address details and contact telephone numbers: http://www. snowyriver.nsw.gov.au/ Lifestyle/Parks_and_ Recreation/Swimming_ Pool_Information

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT COUNCIL Local Government provides a diverse range of opportunities and careers from Accounting to Animal Control, from Environmental Planning to Engineering. Local Government careers give you the ability to multi-skill by working all over Australia in cities and regional areas.

â&#x20AC;˘ Aged Care Worker - On-going Recruitment â&#x20AC;˘ Support Workers - On-going Recruitment â&#x20AC;˘ Waste Worker (Casual Pool) - On-going Recruitment

Council currently has the following positions available:â&#x20AC;˘ Regulation & Compliance Administration Trainee - Closing 5 January 2015 â&#x20AC;˘ Ranger - Closing 5 January 2015

For current employment opportunities, please visit our website: www.snowyriver.nsw.gov.au/Council/Employment or call Ph 6451 1195.

COUNCIL WISHES ALL RESIDENTS AND VISITORS A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS, SAFE AND RESTFUL HOLIDAYS AND A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR. Please note the following office closures and amended service times commencing Wednesday 24 December 2014: CHRISTMAS OFFICE CLOSURES AND AMENDED SERVICE TIMES

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Leaves are bright lime green, upright and rough to feel. They look bleached after a frost or in extreme heat. Leaves are rolled not folded. The base of leaf sheath/root zone is white not purple as with corkscrew or Stipa. Seeds are dark purple with few seeds per panicle. These seed heads will weep to one side of the plant when mature.

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MAYOR: Clr John Cahill - 0427239006 DEPUTY MAYOR: Clr Peter Beer - 0438619 914 2 Myack Street, PO Box 143, Berridale NSW 2630 AFTER HOURS EMERGENCIES Roads: 0428 637 307 Landfill: 0428 411 045

Council offices and facilities will be closed from 1.00pm on Wednesday, 24 December 2014.

Council offices and facilities reopen at 8.30am on Monday 5 January 2015.

Community Services The Community Service Office will be closed from 4.30pm on Friday 19 December 2014 and will reopen at 8.30am on Monday 5 January 2015.

Essential Services only will be provided between 20 December 2014 to 4 January 2015. For Emergency Support during this time, please contact Ph 0438 772 612.

Waste and Recycling Services and Landfills Landfills The Jindabyne Landfill, Berridale Transfer Station and Adaminaby Landfill will be closed the following days: Closed Christmas Day: Thursday, 25 December 2014 Closed Boxing Day: Friday, 26 December 2014 Closed New Years Day: Thursday, 1 January 2015 Closed Australia Day: Monday, 26 January 2015 ** ** Adaminaby Landfill will re-open on Tuesday 27 January 2015, 10am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1pm.

Waste and Recycling No waste and recycling collections Christmas Day 25 December 2014 ** New Years Day Thursday 1 January Waste collections will still occur on 1 January 2015. ** Tyrolean Village, Cobbin Creek Estate, High Country Estate, Lakewood Estate, and Leesville Estate waste and recycling collection will occur on Saturday 27 December, 2014.

Residents are reminded to put their waste and recycling bins out on the night prior for the next dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s collection.

Commercial Waste and Recycling Businesses requiring additional waste and recycling collection over Christmas and New Year can send an email to CommercialWaste@snowyriver.nsw.gov.au before 5.00am the day of collection you would like to arrange collections.

Swimming Pools The Adaminaby, Berridale and Jindabyne Pools will be closed on the following days: Closed Christmas Day : Thursday, 25 December 2014 Closed Boxing Day : Friday, 26 December 2014

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Wednesday December 24, 2014

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postman calls

The Postman was nearby on Sunday when the Cooma Lions and Rotary Clubs faced-off in an inaugural tug-o-war.

Had either club had their membership forms handy they could have picked up several new, and considerably younger, members.

However, in the absence of a swabbing stall to prove otherwise, The Postman believes the Lions won fair and square – and Vaino certainly won the weirdest hat prize for his Rocky and Bullwinkle beanie.

A bit of good clean fun in the park – there should be more of it!

Perhaps the challenge could be extended to the firies versus the ambos, or the police?

Yes, tonight’s the night when the jolly chap in the red suit tries to squeeze his way down our chimneys and leave us something nice for the morning.

It’s probably preferable to believe in Santa doing that, because the alternative, of a possum or something similar, doesn’t bear thinking about.

Certainly, whatever might be left behind by a little furry critter would not be as nice as an actual Christmas present, nor as well wrapped!

To those of you, who, like The Postman, have yet to finalise their Christmas shopping, there is only one thing to say – HURRY UP!!!

Thank you, teachers As the school year draws to an end I would like to take the opportunity to thank the fantastic teachers, students and their families for affording me the honour and privilege, sharing in school presentation award celebrations.

School presentations give us an opportunity to recognise and celebrate the achievements of individuals and the wider school community and I feel I have a responsibility to attend, even at the cost of missing my own children’s awards.

I would also like to acknowledge the many hard working and

dedicated teachers and support staff in our school system, many of whom go over and above their normal call of duty, investing so much in our children, so that they can reach their dreams.

This is one of my favourite times of the year and it has been a privilege to share in these special moments around the electorate.

All the very best to those graduating this year, I wish you every success now and into the future.

Yours sincerely, John Barilaro Member for Monaro

Riposte Lisa Ashurst I know I’ve written about sheds once or twice in the past, basically relating to how the male of the species will generally view a really well put together shed as pretty much better than everything (well okay, maybe not quite everything) but it just goes to show that regardless of education, career or background, guys love sheds.

This was brought home to me just recently when I noticed The Bloke doing a go-slow every time we passed a particular property with a newly-erected and (to be honest) truly spectacular shed as we travelled from Point A to Point B. We have driven past this place a few times now and it hit me the other day that the go-slows are deliberate.

To be fair, I have to say that this shed really is nice looking as far as sheds go but I think the big drawcard for The Bloke is the size and this one is Big! Sure, he has sheds of his own but this one would have to be the “OMG!” of sheds.

Even I have to admit that.

Now as any man will tell you, one can never have a big enough shed but even The Bloke has admitted that this one may come pretty close to

being the shed to cast all others into the shade and just may carry the title of “big enough” after all!

But either way, he slows down whenever we pass it so he can check it out further and I make all the right noises and say all the right things to enhance the experience because that’s what women attached to blokes who love sheds do.

The colour scheme is actually quite attractive but as he hasn’t mentioned that yet I’m guessing the colour thing is something he’ll get around to once he’s absorbed all there is to take in regarding the dimensions and the general design.

This may take a little while.

But that’s men and sheds.

They’re like the bloke version of shoe emporiums I suppose and any woman with half a brain understands that if she has a bloke in her life she could end up at some stage with the biggest shed he can fit into the back yard smack bang in the middle of the landscaping.

That is a given. Well that’s fine, and she understands that, just so long as she can have the biggest shoe space she can fit into the bedroom.

That’s the compromise he needs to understand.

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Christmas Lights shining Bare Beauty backed by experience brightly in Dalgety Dalgety is looking to develop a new attraction for tourists – the town’s Christmas lights following the success of its inaugural Christmas lights’ competition for locals.

A total of seven residents, some located 15 kilometres out of the main township, entered the competition sponsored by the Dalgety Chamber of Commerce.

Joint Proprietor of the Snowy River Holiday Park, Sue Winchester, said the competition also attracted interest from tourists and visitors who sought night tours of the entries.

Sue said the darkness of the bush surrounding the out-of-town entrants accentuated the spectacle of the Christmas lights, which had proven popular with Dalgety visitors.

“We’re looking to make our Christmas lights competition an annual attraction and possibly have a community Christmas tree situated in the town, so all of us can decorate it for the pleasure of residents and visitors alike”, Sue Winchester said.

Judging of this year’s Christmas lights’ competition took place on Friday, December 19 with a convoy of cars inspecting all the entries.

Everyone was asked to score who they judged the best three entrants with 10 points awarded for 1st, 5 for 2nd and 2 for 3rd.

The winners were Judy Newby, Michael Thompson and Pearl Buckland.

An exciting new business backed by a familiar face. That’s the story with Bare Beauty.

Nikki Clugston has taken her 12 years of beauty therapy experience and used it to shape a new business venture in the heart of Cooma, and she’s inviting customers old and new to pay her a visit at her Massie Street store.

Bare Beauty operates from an extensive treatment menu, with sessions ranging from quick and inexpensive waxes to one-hour facials and massages. Nikki is also available for special events, such as weddings, and is happy to travel. Gift vouchers, which can be made out for treatments or a dollar value, are available for purchase in-store.

We would like to thank you all for supporting the locally owned newspaper and we look forward to working with you in 2015 and many more years to come.

The Monaro Post is printing through the festive season for the convenience of our readers.

From The Monaro Post Team

Located directly across from Centennial Park, Bare Beauty is perfectly situated for a lunch-break or after work therapy session. Nikki uses high quality products from companies such as Thalgo and St. Tropez.

Bare Beauty has been open since November, featuring two dedicated treatment rooms.

Nikki said that she’d been ‘loving’ running her own business and is inviting the local community to pay her a visit.

“It’s been really good. I’ve had a lot of support from the community,” she said.

Bare Beauty operates six days a week by phone and walk- in appointments.

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property muster Wednesday December 24, 2014

Heather Anoleck Dip FMBM

Finance Consultant Whatever your home loan requirements, let me find the best solution for you!

As another year draws to a close, I would like to take the opportunity to thank all my existing clients for their support over the past 12 months.

I would like to thank those who have actively supported me in my business, by recommending me to their family and friends. I feel that I have had a successful year in being able to help a lot of people to achieve their dreams, whether in buying their new home, or getting a better deal on their existing home loan. I look forward to helping many more people over the coming year.

I have also helped a lot of people feel more secure about their financial situation, by introducing them to Financial Planner, Damian Toms. Feedback from those who have met with Damian has been nothing but positive.

If you would like to take advantage of an obligation free consultation with either myself or Damian in the New Year, please give me a call on Mobile 0431 351 873.

I will be taking leave from 19th December, until 5th January, but will be checking messages and emails during this time.

To all my clients, and those who follow my column, I wish you all a very Merry Christmas & a prosperous New Year!

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Cooma West, extra large block, large living space, quiet street Located high on a block with town views is this well presented family home on approx ½ an acre of land.

This house boasts 3 good size bedrooms, generous living area, wide hallways and sunroom.

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A great opportunity to secure a well maintained family home in a quiet, respected area of West Cooma with a bushland backdrop. Inspect and you will be impressed.

9 Hill Street 3 Bed, 1 Bath, 4 Car Garage

$279,000

DOUBLE BRICK 8 Kaufline Close

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Location and presentation are suburb

High set location and Northerly aspect are just the start for this beautifully presented home.

Positioned on a huge 1214 sqm block with established lawns and gardens FEATURES INCLUDE: • Solid double brick home in sought after location • 3 generous bedrooms main with built in wardrobes, bright and airy with large windows • Large dining flows to great renovated kitchen

overlooking huge rear yard • Beautifully presented with modern decoration offering a fresh & bright feel throughout • Great North facing rear verandah mostly enclosed and an idea place to soak up the sun in both summer and winter • 2 garages, beautiful gardens and multiple entertainments areas in a private setting.

This is a beautifully presented home or investment in a sought after, high set location

11 Nimby Pl, Cooma

44 Culey Ave, Cooma Asking $329,000

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M: 0429 788 143 | Office: 6452 7004 E: shannon@fergussonrealestate.com.au | www.fergussonrealestate.com.au | 50 Vale St, Cooma

Huge potential in a great location Overlooking the Cooma Creek reserve, this early 1900’s cottage offers great potential for further development (STCA) being positioned on a large level 1380 sqm block of land.

FEATURES INCLUDE: • Rendered block construction cottage with large front verandah overlooking reserve • 3 spacious bedrooms with polished timber floors • Generous sized living with open fire place

• Large kitchen space with great potential to increase bench space or re design layout • Fully enclosed back and side verandahs offer excellent extra space • Ducted natural gas heating system throughout • Large bathroom space, serviceable but would benefit from an update • A great parcel of land with huge rear yard & new colour bond storage shed.

Coming in the new year 43 Church Rd, Cooma

Asking $195,000 COMING IN THE NEW YEAR

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About Me I have worked in Real Estate in Cooma and the Monaro for close to 10 years and I feel I have built up an honest and hard working reputation in this time. I have continually had successful years of sales and am looking forward to adding my personal approach to marketing and sale of your property.

I get great satisfaction from matching people with property and ensuring every party achieves an optimal result and I will go the extra distance to deliver these results. I also enjoy building longterm relationships and making clients feel relaxed and confident throughout the sales process.

I was born in Cooma over 50 years ago and can provide accurate local market insight as I know our local areas like the back of my hand.

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What I am offering for the months of January and February if you decide to list with ONE AGENCY CRAIG SCHOFIELD is free marketing for the life of your listing.

If this sounds like something you are keen to do, or if you would just like to sit and chat over a cup of coffee about buying or selling then feel free to give me a call on 0414 865 922.

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8.55 Compass. 9.25 Praise.

10.00 Christmas Mass. 12.00 News. 12.30 Eggheads.

1.00 Would I Lie To You? At Xmas. 1.30 Kirstie’s Vintage Christmas. 2.20 Midsomer Murders. 3.50 Mrs Carey’s Concert. 5.25 Aust Story.

5.55 Eggheads. 6.25 The Checkout. (PG) 7.00 News.

7.20 The Queen’s Christmas Message.

7.30 Royal Variety Performance. (PG) 9.40 Movie: The Trip.

(2010) (MA15+) 11.30 Rev. (M)

6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News.

10.00 Gardening Aust.

10.30 One Plus One. 11.00 Compass. 11.25 Eggheads.

12.00 News. 12.30 To Be Advised. 1.00 Adam Hills In Gordon St Tonight. 2.00 Royal Variety Performance.

4.10 Country House Rescue Revisited. 5.00 News. 5.25 Aust Story. 5.55 Eggheads.

6.25 The Checkout. (PG) 7.00 News. 7.30 Doctor Who. 8.30 Movie: An Adventure In Space And Time. (2013) (PG) 9.55 Silent Witness.

(M) 10.55 News. 11.10 For The Love Of Cars. (M) 11.55 Rage. (MA15+)

6.00 Rage. 10.30 The Rage FIFTY. (PG) 11.30 Doctor Who. 12.30 Eggheads. 1.00 The Restaurant. Final. 2.15 Movie: The Big Country.

(1958) (PG) 5.00 Inspector George Gently. (PG) 6.30 Attitude. Premiere. (PG) 7.00 News.

7.30 Death In Paradise.

(PG) A tourist is found dead in her villa.

8.30 Call The Midwife.

(PG) Jenny works with an intimidating surgeon.

9.30 The Doctor Blake Mysteries. (M) 10.30 Movie: Genova.

(2008) (M)

6.00 Rage. 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 10.00 A Country Road: The Nationals. 11.00 Croc College. 11.30 Praise.

12.00 Landline. 1.00 The A-Z Of Contemporary Art. (PG) 1.30 The Mix. 2.00 Paul Smith: Gentleman Designer.

3.05 Norman Mailer: The American. (PG) 4.30 Myf Warhurst’s Nice. (PG) 5.00 Death In Paradise. (PG) 6.00 Children’s Programs. 6.30 Save Your Life Tonight.

7.00 News.

7.40 Antiques Roadshow.

8.40 Miniseries: World Without End. (M) 10.15 Dig! (MA15+)

6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News. 10.00 Gardening Aust. 10.30 One Plus One. 11.00 Antiques. 12.00 News.

1.00 Adam Hills In Gordon St Tonight. 2.00 Catalyst.

2.30 A Farmer’s Life For Me. 3.30 Midsomer Murders.

5.00 News. 5.30 Aust Story.

6.00 Eggheads. 6.30 The Checkout. (PG) 7.00 News.

7.30 7.30 Summer. 8.00 Family Confidential. (PG) 8.30 Grand Designs.

9.20 Who’s Been Sleeping In My House? Yellingbo.

9.50 Mad Dogs. (M) 10.45 Bluestone 42. (M) 11.15 The Slap. (M)

6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News.

10.00 Gardening Aust.

10.30 One Plus One. 11.00 Compass. 11.30 Eggheads.

12.00 News. 1.00 Adam Hills In Gordon St Tonight. 2.00 Catalyst. 2.30 A Farmer’s Life For Me. 3.30 Midsomer Murders. 5.00 News. 5.30 Aust Story. 6.00 Eggheads.

6.30 The Checkout. (PG) 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30 Summer.

8.00 Family Confidential. (PG) 8.30 Tsunami: Survivors’ Stories. (M) 9.30 For The Love Of Cars. Final. (M) 10.30 Wide Open Road. (M) 11.30 The Grammar Of Happiness.

PRIME7 (6)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 Movie: 12 Dates Of Christmas.

(2011) 2.00 Movie: Beethoven’s Christmas Adventure. (2011) (PG) 4.00 News At 4. 4.30 The Chase.

5.30 Million Dollar Minute.

6.00 News. 7.00 Under The Hammer. (PG) 7.30 Craziest Christmas Lights.

8.30 Mrs Brown’s Boys.

(M) Agnes stages her own nativity play.

10.45 Vicious. (PG) 11.15 The Making Of The Water Diviner.

(PG) 12.00 Up All Night. (PG)

6.00 Hillsong Christmas. 6.30 The Making Of Big Hero 6.

7.00 NBC Today. 9.30 Carols In The Domain. 12.00 Movie: Snow Buddies. (2008) (G) 2.00 Movie: Tinker Bell And The Great Fairy Rescue.

(2010) (G) 3.30 The Chase.

4.30 The Chase. 5.30 Million Dollar Minute.

6.00 News.

7.00 Movie: E.T. The ExtraTerrestrial. (1982) (PG) 9.30 Mrs Brown’s Boys. (MA15+) 10.45 The Amazing Race.

Final. (PG) 11.40 The Goldbergs. (PG) 12.05 Desperate Housewives. (M)

6.00 Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show. 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 Hamilton Island Race Week.

12.30 Sailing. Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race. 2.00 Movie: Wizards Of Waverly Place: The Movie. (2009) (G) 4.00 News At 4. 4.30 The Chase. 5.30 Million Dollar Minute. 6.00 News.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer.

8.30 Movie: Four Weddings And A Funeral.

(1994) (M) 11.00 World’s Wildest Police Videos. (M) 12.00 Movie: Greenberg. (2010) (MA15+)

6.00 Home Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend.

(PG) 12.00 The Paleo Way. 12.30 Ready For Love.

Premiere. (PG) 2.30 World’s Strictest Parents. (PG) 3.30 Great Migrations. (PG) 4.30 Better Homes And Gardens.

5.30 Sydney Weekender.

6.00 News.

7.00 Movie: The Game Plan. (2007) 9.15 Movie: Patriot Games.

(1992) (M) Harrison Ford, Anne Archer, Patrick Bergin.

A former CIA agent is targeted by assassins.

11.40 Autopsy. (M)

6.00 Home Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend.

11.00 Kochie’s Business Builders. 11.30 Guys With Kids. 12.00 Malibu Country.

12.30 The Paleo Way. 1.00 Movie: Leatherheads.

(2008) 3.30 Surf Patrol. 4.00 Property Ladder. 5.00 The Chase. 6.00 News. 7.00 Border Patrol. (PG) 7.30 Border Patrol. (PG) 8.00 Coastwatch Oz: Keith The Thief. (PG) 8.30 Movie: Top Gun. (1986) (PG) 10.45 Covert Affairs. (M) 11.40 Covert Affairs. Final. (M)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 Movie: Twitches. (2005) (PG) 2.00 Movie: Spooky Buddies.

(2011) 4.00 News At 4. 4.30 The Chase. 5.30 Million Dollar Minute.

6.00 News.

7.00 Animal Airport. (PG) 7.30 Motorway Patrol. (PG) 8.00 Nabbed. (PG) An angry young man is arrested.

8.30 Bones. (M) A crossword writer is murdered.

9.30 Movie: Jaws. (1975) (M) Roy Scheider, Richard Dreyfuss, Robert Shaw.

12.00 Dr Oz. (PG)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 Movie: Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior. (2006) 2.00 Movie: The Suite Life Movie. (2011) (PG) 4.00 News At 4. 4.30 The Chase. 5.30 Million Dollar Minute. 6.00 News. 7.00 Animal Airport. (PG) 7.30 Under The Hammer. (PG) 8.30 Movie: Charlie St Cloud. (2010) (M) Zac Efron, Kim Basinger, Amanda Crew.

10.30 Scandal. (M) 11.30 Men At Work. (M) 12.00 Celebrity Juice. (MA15+)

WIN (8)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Mornings: Summer. (PG) 11.00 News.

12.00 WIN News. 1.00 Ellen.

(PG) 2.00 Extra. 2.30 Alive And Cooking. 3.00 News Now. 4.15 News. 5.30 Hot Seat.

6.00 News.

7.00 WIN News.

7.30 The Big Bang Theory.

(PG) The girls spend a night on the town after the boys decide to play Dungeons & Dragons.

8.00 Carols By Candlelight.

From Sidney Myer Music Bowl.

11.00 Movie: Christmas Bounty. (2013) (M)

6.00 Flintstones. 7.00 Night Before Xmas. 7.30 Looney.

8.00 Casper. 8.45 Movie: A Dennis The Menace Christmas. (2000) (PG) 10.30 Movie: Jack Frost.

(1998) (PG) 12.30 Alive And Cooking. 1.00 Carols By Candlelight. 4.00 Movie: The Year Without A Santa Claus.

(2006) (G) 6.00 News. 7.00 Movie: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. (1989) (PG) 9.00 Movie: National Lampoon’s European Vacation. (1985) (PG) 11.00 Extra. 11.30 Queen’s Xmas Message. 11.40 The Following.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Mornings: Summer. 9.30 Cricket. Third Test. Australia v India. Day 1.

Morning session. 12.30 The Cricket Show. 1.00 Cricket.

Third Test. Australia v India.

Day 1. Afternoon session.

6.00 News.

7.00 WIN News.

7.30 Australia’s Funniest Home Videos. (PG) 8.30 Movie: Miss Congeniality. (2000) (M) Sandra Bullock, Michael Caine, Benjamin Bratt. An FBI agent goes undercover in a beauty pageant.

10.45 Movie: The Reader.

(2008) (M)

6.00 PAW Patrol. 6.30 Dora.

7.00 Weekend Today. 9.30 Cricket. Third Test. Australia v India. Day 2. Morning session. 12.30 The Cricket Show. 1.00 Cricket. Third Test. Australia v India. Day 2.

Afternoon session.

6.00 News.

7.00 America’s Got Talent. (PG) 9.00 Movie: The Wedding Singer. (1998) (M) Drew Barrymore, Adam Sandler.

A wedding singer and a waitress realise they are meant for each other.

11.00 Movie: Jackie Chan’s First Strike. (1996) (M)

6.00 PAW Patrol. 6.30 Dora.

7.00 Weekend Today. 9.30 Cricket. Third Test. Australia v India. Day 3. Morning session. 12.30 The Cricket Show. 1.00 Cricket. Third Test. Australia v India. Day 3.

Afternoon session.

6.00 News.

7.00 Great White: Secrets Revealed. (PG) 8.00 60 Minutes. Current affairs program.

9.00 The Mentalist. (M) Lisbon goes undercover in prison.

11.00 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. (M) 11.50 Dallas. (M)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Mornings: Summer. 9.30 Cricket. Third Test. Australia v India. Day 4. Morning session. (Please note: If cricket coverage finishes early, alternative schedule will be shown.)

12.30 The Cricket Show.

1.00 Cricket. Third Test.

Australia v India. Day 4.

Afternoon session.

6.00 News.

7.00 WIN News.

7.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 9.00 Person Of Interest. (M) 10.00 CSI: NY. (M) 11.00 Love Child. (M) 12.00 WIN’s All Australian News.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Mornings: Summer. 9.30 Cricket. Third Test. Australia v India. Day 5. Morning session. (Please note: If cricket coverage finishes early, alternative schedule will be shown.)

12.30 The Cricket Show. 1.00 Cricket. Third Test. Australia v India. Day 5. Afternoon session. 6.00 News. 7.00 WIN News. 7.30 RBT. (PG) 8.00 Kalgoorlie Cops. (PG) 8.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 10.00 2 Broke Girls. (M) 10.30 Mom. (PG) 11.00 Embarrassing Bodies. (M) 12.00 WIN News.

SC TEN (5)

24–30

6.00 Ent. Tonight. 6.30 The Home Team. 7.00 Huey.

7.30 Bold. 8.00 Family Feud Favourites. 8.30 Studio 10.

11.00 The Living Room.

12.30 Dr Phil. 1.30 Ent. Tonight. 2.00 The Doctors.

3.00 Judge Judy. 3.30 The Home Team. 4.00 Ben’s Menu. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 News.

6.00 Family Feud Favourites.

6.30 Movie: Rio. (2011) (G) 8.30 Movie: Night At The Museum: Battle Of The Smithsonian. (2009) (PG) Ben Stiller.

10.30 Hawaii Five-0. (M) 11.30 The Late Show With David Letterman.

6.00 Ent. Tonight. 6.30 The Home Team. 7.00 Huey.

7.30 Bold. 8.00 Family Feud Favourites. 8.30 Studio 10.

11.00 My Christmas. 11.30 Movie: 12 Men Of Christmas.

(2009) (PG) 1.30 Ent. Tonight.

2.00 The Doctors. 3.00 Judge Judy. 3.30 The Home Team. 4.00 Ben’s Menu. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful.

5.00 Eyewitness News.

6.00 Family Feud Favourites.

6.30 Movie: The Sound Of Music. (1965) 10.00 Have You Been Paying Attention? (M) 11.00 Blue Bloods. (M)

6.00 Ent. Tonight. 6.30 The Home Team. 7.00 Huey.

7.30 Bold. 8.00 Family Feud Favourites. 8.30 Studio 10.

11.00 Movie: Mousehunt.

(1997) 1.00 Ent. Tonight. 1.30 Jamie’s Thirty Minute Meals.

2.00 The Doctors. 3.00 Judge Judy. 3.30 The Home Team. 4.00 Ben’s Menu. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 News.

6.00 Family Feud Favourites.

6.30 Modern Family.

7.00 Cricket. T20 Big Bash League. Game 7. Perth Scorchers v Melbourne Renegades.

10.30 50 Years Young.

6.00 Fit ‘N’ Flexed. 6.30 The Home Team. 7.00 GCBC. 7.30 Places We Go. 8.30 St10. 10.00 St10: Extra. 11.00 The Living Room. 12.00 The Talk. 1.00 Everyday Gourmet. 1.30 Weekend Feast. 2.30 Huey.

3.00 The Home Team. 3.30 4x4 Adventures. Final. 4.30 Escape With ET. 5.00 News.

6.00 Miguel’s Feasts.

6.30 Modern Family.

7.00 Cricket. T20 Big Bash League. Game 8. Sydney Thunder v Sydney Sixers.

From ANZ Stadium, Sydney.

10.30 Movie: Cedar Rapids.

(2011) (MA15+)

6.00 Creflo. 6.30 Hillsong.

7.00 Mass. 7.30 The Home Team. 8.00 GCBC. 8.30 St10. 10.00 St10: Extra.

11.00 Weekend Feast. 12.00 All 4 Adventure. 1.00 The Offroad Adventure Show.

1.30 iFish. 2.00 NBL. Round 12. Melbourne United v Perth Wildcats. 4.00 Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution. 5.00 News.

6.00 Gold Coast Cops. 6.30 Modern Family. 7.00 Cricket.

T20 Big Bash League. Game 9. Brisbane Heat v Melbourne Stars. 10.30 NCIS: New Orleans. (M) 11.30 Movie: Martha Marcy May Marlene.

(2011) (MA15+)

6.00 Ent. Tonight. 6.30 GCBC. 7.00 Huey. 7.30 Bold.

8.00 Family Feud Favourites.

8.30 Studio 10. 11.00 Come Date With Me. 12.00 Dr Phil.

1.00 Everyday Gourmet.

1.30 Ent. Tonight. 2.00 The Doctors. 3.00 Judge Judy.

3.30 The Home Team. 4.00 Ben’s Menu. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 News. 6.00 Family Feud Favourites.

6.30 Modern Family.

7.00 Cricket. T20 Big Bash League. Game 10. Sydney Sixers v Perth Scorchers.

10.30 NCIS. (M) 11.30 The Late Show With David Letterman.

6.00 Ent. Tonight. 6.30 The Home Team. 7.00 Huey.

7.30 Bold. 8.00 Family Feud Favourites. 8.30 Studio 10.

11.00 Come Date With Me. 12.00 Dr Phil. 1.00 Everyday Gourmet. 1.30 Ent. Tonight.

2.00 The Doctors. 3.00 Judge Judy. 3.30 The Home Team. 4.00 Ben’s Menu.

4.30 Bold. 5.00 News. 6.00 Family Feud Favourites. 6.30 Modern Family. 7.00 Cricket.

T20 Big Bash League. Game 11. Melbourne Renegades v Sydney Thunder. 10.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M) 11.30 The Late Show With David Letterman.

SBS ONE (3)

Prime Time TV Guide December

6.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 Turkish News. 1.00 Finding Your Roots. (PG) 2.00 The Code. 3.00 France 24. 3.30 Al Jazeera. 4.00 Journal.

4.30 PBS News. 5.30 Global Village. 6.00 Gourmet Farmer.

(PG) 6.30 World News.

7.30 The First Silent Night. (PG) 8.30 24 Hours In Emergency: Mum’s The Word. (M) A look at a hospital ER. 9.30 Miniseries: Restless. (M) 11.05 World News Late.

11.30 Movie: Monsieur Lazhar. (2011) (M)

6.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 Turkish News. 1.00 Arctic With Bruce Parry. (PG) 2.00 National Parks. 3.00 France 24. 3.30 Al Jazeera. 4.00 Journal. 4.30 PBS News.

5.30 Global Village. 6.00 Thai Street Food With David Thompson. (PG) 6.30 World News.

7.30 Gourmet Farmer.

8.00 Made In Italy With Silvia Colloca.

8.30 Luke Nguyen’s Memories Of Vietnam.

Part 1 of 2.

9.30 Vikings. (MA15+) 10.25 Movie: A Christmas Tale. (2008) (M)

6.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Madhur Jaffrey’s Curry Nation.

1.30 Inspector Rex. (PG) 2.25 Silvia Colloca: Made In Italy Bitesize. 2.30 NITV News Week In Review. 3.00 France 24. 3.30 Al Jazeera. 4.00 Journal. 4.30 PBS News.

5.30 Global Village. 6.00 Classical Destinations. 6.30 World News.

7.30 Soccer. A-League.

Round 12. Sydney FC v Adelaide United. From Allianz Stadium, Sydney.

10.00 Movie: Room In Rome. (2010) (MA15+) 11.55 Movie: Goemon.

(2009) (AV15+)

6.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Pride And Prejudice: Having A Ball.

2.40 A Short History Of The Highrise. 3.05 Lily Cole’s Art Matters. Final. (PG) 4.00 Cathedrals Of Culture. 4.30 PBS News. 5.30 History Cold Case. 6.30 World News.

7.30 Underground Britain: Northern England.

8.30 Movie: Chopper. (2000) (AV15+) Eric Bana, Vince Colosimo, Simon Lyndon.

A notorious criminal looks at his life.

10.15 The Green Room With Paul Provenza. (MA15+) 10.45 Tropfest. (M)

6.00 WorldWatch. 12.00 Arabic News. 12.30 Turkish News. 1.00 Al Jazeera.

1.30 Costa’s Garden. 2.00 Speedweek. 4.00 Football Asia. 4.30 FIFA Futbol Mundial. 5.00 Climbing Great Buildings. 5.30 Churchill And The Fascist Plot. (PG) 6.30 World News.

7.30 The Nazis And The Book Of Power. (PG) 8.30 Richard III: The New Evidence. A look at Richard III of England.

9.30 The March. (PG) 10.40 Mad Men. (M) 11.30 Movie: The Necessities Of Life. (2008) (PG)

6.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 MythBusters. (PG) 2.00 Test Your Brain. (PG) 3.00 France 24. 3.30 Al Jazeera.

4.00 Journal. 4.30 FIFA Futbol Mundial. 5.00 A Year At Kew. 5.30 Global Village. 6.00 Luke Nguyen’s Greater Mekong. 6.30 News.

7.30 Silvia Colloca: Made In Italy Bitesize. 7.35 Into The Universe With Stephen Hawking. 8.30 Commando School. (M) 9.30 Housos.

(MA15+) 10.00 Housos.

(MA15+) 10.30 News. 11.00 Salamander. Final. (MA15+) 11.55 Movie: Heartbeat Detector. (2007) (M)

6.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Joseph Calleja: A Night In Malta. 2.45 The Parakeets.

3.00 France 24. 3.30 Al Jazeera. 4.00 Journal. 4.30 PBS News. 5.30 Global Village. 6.00 Italian Food Safari. 6.30 World News.

7.30 More Hidden Killers Of The Victorian Home. (PG) 8.30 Woman Raised By Monkeys. (PG) 9.30 Years Of Living Dangerously. (PG) 10.30 World News Late.

11.00 Dirty Business: How Mining Made Australia. (PG) 12.05 Movie: Transylvania.

(2006) (M)

RATING ADVICE: (PG) Parental Guidance Recommended (M) Mature Audiences (MA15+) Mature Audiences Only (AV15+) Extreme Adult Violence PLEASE NOTE: Listings are correct at the time of print and are subject to change by the networks.

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Wednesday December 24, 2014

JINDABYNE 50th BIRTHDAY C E L E B R A T I O N S

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Wednesday December 24, 2014

JINDABYNE 50th BIRTHDAY C E L E B R A T I O N S

The 50th Anniversary of ‘New Jindabyne’ was celebrated on Friday December 19. A section of Kosciuszko Road was closed to make way for a parade featuring floats from various businesses and organisations, as members of the community and dignitaries, including the Governor of New South Wales, watched on. Later, speeches were made reflecting on the town’s past, including the flooding of the old township and the contribution of the Snowy Scheme to multiculturalism in Australia. A plaque marking the occasion was unveiled by the NSW Governor His Excellency General The Honourable David Hurley, Mrs Hurley, Mayor John Cahill and Jindabyne Central School student Molly Robinson (who earlier addressed the crowd).

The Governor later used a civic reception to reflect on the Sydney Siege and the responsibility of the Jindabyne townspeople to embrace the spirit of multiculturalism for the next 50 years.

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Prime Time TV Guide THURSDAY

FRIDAY

7.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 8.00 That ’70s Show. (PG) 8.20 The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. (M) 9.00 Movie: The Godfather.

(1972) (MA15+) Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan.

0 11.55 Peep Show. (M) 12.20 River Monsters. (PG)

7.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 8.00 That ’70s Show. (PG) 8.20 The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. (M) 9.00 Movie: The Godfather: Part II. (1974) (MA15+) Al Pacino, Robert Duvall, Diane Keaton.

12.15 The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. (M)

7.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 8.00 That ’70s Show. (PG) 8.20 Playing It Straight.

(M) The boys test their sexuality.

9.10 Movie: The Godfather: Part III. (1990) (M) Al Pacino, Diane Keaton, Andy Garcia. A Mafia boss tries to go legitimate.

11.55 Peep Show. (M) 12.20 That ’70s Show. (PG)

7.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 7.30 Doctor Who. 8.30 Winter Wipeout.

9.30 Movie: When We Were Kings. (1996) (PG) 10.50 The Real Hustle.

(PG) 11.20 Hustle. (PG) 12.25 Get Off Your Knees: The John Robinson Story.

7.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 7.30 River Monsters: Legend Of Loch Ness. (PG) 8.30 Blown Away. (M) The story of Cyclone Tracy is re-examined.

9.30 Young, Mormon And Single. (PG) Follows four hopeful singles.

10.30 Cocaine Cowboys. (MA15+)

7.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 7.30 That ’70s Show.

(PG) 7.50 The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. (M) 8.30 The Moaning Of Life. (M) 9.20 Holidays In The Danger Zone: Meet The Stans. (PG) 10.00 Peep Show. (M)

7.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 7.30 That ’70s Show. (PG) 7.50 The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. (M) 8.30 American Teen. (M) 10.10 My Daughter The Teenage Nudist. (M) 11.00 Peep Show. Final. (M) 11.25 The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. (M)

ABC2 (22)

6.00 Horrible Histories.

6.30 Wallace And Gromit: The Wrong Trousers.

7.00 Wallace And Gromit: A Matter Of Loaf And Death.

7.30 Outnumbered. (PG) 8.10 Haunting Hour. (PG) 8.35 Move It Mob Style.

8.55 Annoying Orange.

9.10 Rush TV. 9.35 Rage. (PG) 10.35 Close.

6.20 Nowhere Boys. (PG) 6.50 Wallace And Gromit: A Close Shave.

7.20 Outnumbered. (PG) 8.05 Horrible Histories.

8.30 Move It Mob Style.

8.55 The High Fructose Adventures Of Annoying Orange.

9.05 Rush TV. 9.30 Rage. (PG) Continuous music programming.

10.35 Close.

6.20 Slugterra. (PG) 6.45 The Jungle Bunch: To The Rescue!

7.00 Wallace And Gromit: A Grand Day Out. 7.20 Outnumbered.

8.00 Good Game: SP. 8.30 Astro Boy. 8.50 Vampire Knight.

(PG) 9.15 Deltora Quest.

9.40 Voltron Force.

10.00 Close.

6.00 Dragons: Riders Of Berk.

6.30 The Haunting Hour. (PG) 6.55 Wizards Vs Aliens.

7.20 Young Dracula. (PG) 7.50 Reservoir Hill. (PG) 8.10 Good Game: SP. 8.35 Astro Boy. 8.55 Vampire Knight. (PG) 9.20 Deltora Quest.

9.40 Voltron Force.

10.05 Close.

6.00 Dragons: Riders Of Berk.

6.20 The Adventures Of Figaro Pho. 6.30 Nowhere Boys. (PG) 6.55 Wizards Vs Aliens.

7.20 Young Dracula.

8.00 Degrassi – The Next Generation.

8.25 Move It Mob Style.

8.50 Annoying Orange.

9.05 Rush TV. 9.30 Rage. (PG)

6.25 Total Drama Island.

6.50 The Jungle Bunch: To The Rescue!

7.00 Operation Ouch!

7.30 Outnumbered. (PG) 8.00 Degrassi – The Next Generation.

8.25 Move It Mob Style.

8.50 Adventures Of Annoying Orange.

9.05 Rush TV. 9.30 Rage. (PG) 10.30 Close.

6.20 Deadly 60.

6.50 The Jungle Bunch: To The Rescue!

7.00 Operation Ouch!

7.30 Outnumbered. (PG) 8.00 Degrassi – The Next Generation. (PG) 8.25 Move It Mob Style.

8.50 Adventures Of Annoying Orange.

9.05 Rush TV. 9.30 Rage. (PG) 10.30 Close.

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6.00 Carols In The Domain. Celebrates the event’s 31st anniversary.

8.30 Lewis. (M) After a babysitter is found dead, Lewis and Hathaway find the investigation drawing them into diverse worlds.

10.30 Movie: Mt. Zion.

(2013) (PG) Stan Walker, Temuera Morrison, Miriama Smith. A potato farmer has musical ambitions.

6.30 Dealers Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is. (PG) 7.30 The Indian Doctor. (PG) 8.30 The Queen’s Christmas Message.

Queen Elizabeth II’s Christmas message.

8.40 Lewis. (M) 10.40 Downton Abbey. (M) 11.40 Men Behaving Badly. (M)

6.30 Dealers Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is. (PG) 7.30 Air Crash Investigations. (PG) 8.30 Escape To The Country.

9.30 Best Houses Australia. Final. (PG) 10.30 Front Of House.

11.00 Dealers Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is. (PG)

6.30 The Inspector Lynley Mysteries. (PG) 8.30 Murder Rooms: The Dark Beginnings Of Sherlock Holmes. (M) Dr Arthur Conan Doyle and his mentor Dr Joseph Bell investigate the strangulation deaths of two persons found floating in the river.

10.30 Murder In Mind. (M) 11.30 Murder In Mind. (AV15+)

6.30 New Zealand From Above: Northland.

7.30 Escape To The Country. Presented by Alistair Appleton.

9.30 Nick Knowles’ Original Features. Nick visits a cottage in Exeter.

10.30 Four Rooms. (PG) The dealers are tempted by a Banksy print.

11.30 Alaska Wing Men. (PG)

6.00 Dealers Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is. (PG) 7.30 Cities Of The Underworld: Secret Holy Land – Ethiopia. (PG) Hosted by Don Wildman.

8.30 Judge John Deed. (M) A waste company defends its health policies.

10.45 Waking The Dead. (AV15+) 11.50 Private Practice. (M)

6.00 Dealers Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is. (PG) 7.30 Castle. (PG) 8.30 Criminal Minds.

(M) The FBI profilers suspect that a serial killer is involved in the disappearance of an undercover cop.

10.30 Jonathan Creek.

(M) 11.30 Private Practice. (M)

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6.30 Seinfeld. (PG) 7.30 Beverly Hills Pawn: Hitchcock And The Moonwalk. (PG) 8.35 Hardcore Pawn: Rich Returns? (M) 9.00 Hardcore Pawn: The Shocker. (M) Ashley criticises Seth.

9.30 Cash Cowboys. (PG) Two professional “pickers” search for treasure.

11.30 Family Guns. (M)

6.00 Trucks! (PG) 6.30 Seinfeld. (PG) 7.30 Man Finds Food. (PG) 8.00 Chow Masters. (PG) 8.30 Tattoo Nightmares.

(M) Gus goes all in for a gambler.

9.00 Ink Master. (M) 10.00 Operation Repo. (M) 10.30 Operation Repo. (M) 11.00 South Beach Tow. (M) 11.30 Lizard Lick Towing. (M)

7.45 Movie: National Lampoon’s Animal House. (1978) (PG) John Belushi, Tim Matheson, Thomas Hulce. After a university dean tries to rid his campus of a roughhouse fraternity, they decide to fight back.

10.00 Movie: Van Wilder: Freshman Year. (2009) (MA15+) Jonathan Bennett, Kristin Cavallari, Kurt Fuller.

6.30 Billy The Exterminator. (PG) 7.00 Billy The Exterminator. (PG) 7.30 Catching Hell: Cluster Chuck. (PG) 8.30 Big Shrimpin’: Rising Storm. (PG) 9.30 Movie: Bulletproof.

(1996) (AV15+) Damon Wayans, Adam Sandler, James Caan.

11.20 Supersize Me. (M)

6.30 Doomsday Preppers: Solutions Not Problems. (PG) 7.30 Outback Truckers. (PG) 8.30 America’s Hardest Prisons: Iron Grip. (M) 9.45 Movie: Hard Target.

(1993) (AV15+) JeanClaude Van Damme, Lance Henriksen, Yancy Butler.

11.45 Movie: Sniper 2.

(2002) (M)

6.30 Seinfeld. (PG) 7.30 Pawn Stars: Trail Breaker. (PG) 8.00 Pawn Stars: Gold Diggers. (PG) 8.30 American Restoration.

(PG) A mutoscope is brought into the shop.

9.30 American Pickers: Duke Of Oil. (PG) 10.30 Auction Kings. (PG) 11.00 Auction Kings. (PG) 11.30 Combat Dealers. (PG)

6.00 Auction Kings: Eric Clapton Replica Guitar. (PG) 6.30 Seinfeld. (PG) 7.30 MythBusters. (PG) 8.35 Family Guy. (M) A dry cleaner loses Peter’s favourite shirt.

9.00 American Dad! (M) 9.30 Family Guy. (M) 10.30 American Dad! (M) 11.30 1000 Ways To Die. (MA15+)

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6.00 Regular Show. (PG) 6.30 Adv Time. (PG) 7.00 Big Bang. (PG) 7.30 Auction Hunters. (PG) 8.00 Big Bang. (PG) 8.30 Two And A Half Men. (PG) 9.00 Two And A Half Men. (M) 9.30 The Life Of Akmal. (MA15+) 11.00 The Almighty Johnsons.

6.00 Regular Show. (PG) 6.30 Adventure Time. (PG) 7.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 7.30 Auction Hunters. (PG) 8.00 Auction Hunters: Friends In Hawaii Places. (PG) 8.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 9.00 The Big Bang Theory. (M) 9.30 The Bachelor. (PG)

6.00 Regular Show. (PG) 6.30 Adventure Time. (PG) 7.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 7.30 Movie: Spies Like Us. (1985) (PG) 9.30 Movie: Funny Farm.

(1988) (PG) Chevy Chase, Madolyn Smith, Jack Gilpin.

A couple buy a farm beset by problems.

11.30 Beware The Batman. (M)

6.00 Movie: City Slickers.

(1991) (PG) Three city men take a cattle-driving holiday from New Mexico to Colorado.

8.30 Movie: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. (2012) (M) A reluctant hobbit sets out to help a group of dwarves reclaim their mountain home.

6.00 Movie: Lego Batman: The Movie – DC Super Heroes Unite. (2013) (PG) 7.30 Mike & Molly. (PG) 8.30 The Big Bang Theory.

(PG) Leonard decides to move out.

9.00 The Big Bang Theory. (M) 9.30 Movie: The Girl Next Door. (2004) (MA15+) 11.40 Anger Management. (M)

6.00 Regular Show. (PG) 6.30 Adventure Time. (PG) 7.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 7.30 Car SOS. (PG) 8.30 Top Gear Top 41.

(PG) The boys recall memorable moments.

9.30 Movie: Moonraker.

(1979) (PG) Roger Moore, Richard Kiel, Lois Chiles.

A space shuttle disappears in transit.

6.00 Regular Show. (PG) 6.30 Adventure Time. (PG) 7.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 7.30 Man And Machine.

(PG) A look at a car collection.

8.00 Top Gear. (PG) Celebrity guest is Stephen Fry. 9.30 Movie: Haywire.

(2011) (M) 11.30 Anger Management. (M)

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6.00 Hot In Cleveland. (PG) 6.30 Friends. (PG) Monica changes her living arrangements.

7.30 A Current Affair.

8.00 The Dog Rescuers. (PG) 8.30 RPA. (PG) A 79-year-old man needs major surgery.

9.30 The Brokenwood Mysteries. (M) 11.30 Person Of Interest. (M)

6.00 Hot In Cleveland. (PG) 6.30 Friends. (PG) 7.30 A Current Affair.

8.00 Obsessive Compulsive Cleaners. (PG) 9.00 Supersize Vs Superskinny: Scott And Emma. (M) 10.00 My Crazy Christmas Obsession. (PG) 11.00 My Strange Addiction. (PG) 11.30 Obese USA. (PG)

6.00 Hot In Cleveland. (PG) 6.30 Friends. (PG) 7.30 A Current Affair.

8.00 Antiques Roadshow.

8.30 Movie: Save Your Legs! (2012) (M) Stephen Curry, Brendan Cowell.

A man takes his cricket team to India.

10.30 The Almighty Johnsons. (M) 11.30 Movie: Blazing Saddles. (1974) (M)

6.00 To The Manor Born.

6.30 Sun, Sea And Bargain Spotting.

7.30 Antiques Roadshow.

8.30 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. (M) On the run, Russell and Catherine try to find Gabriel before his men can find and kill them.

9.30 CSI: NY. (M) A body is found in a car on a rooftop.

10.30 Cold Case. (M) 11.20 Major Crimes. (M)

6.00 Antiques Roadshow.

6.30 River Cottage: Summer’s Here. (PG) 7.30 The Great British Bake Off. (PG) 8.30 Movie: Blinder. (2013) (M) Oliver Ackland, Jack Thompson, Zoe Carides. An ex-footballer returns home.

10.45 The Almighty Johnsons. (M) 11.45 Movie: The Holcroft Covenant. (1985) (M)

6.00 Hot In Cleveland. (PG) 6.30 Friends. (PG) 7.30 A Current Affair.

8.00 Hurricane 360: Nightmare In New York. (PG) 9.00 Who Do You Think You Are? Zooey Deschanel. (PG) 10.00 The Almighty Johnsons.

11.00 Days That Shook The World. (M)

6.00 Hot In Cleveland. (PG) 6.30 Friends. (PG) Chandler tries to impress Monica’s parents.

7.30 A Current Affair.

8.00 Agatha Christie’s Poirot. (PG) A friend of Poirot’s is murdered.

10.10 Heartbeat. (PG) PC Bradley is compromised by a romantic liaison.

11.20 Silent Witness. (AV15+)

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6.00 Family Feud Favourites.

6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG) 7.30 Dirty Great Machines. Final.

8.30 Miniseries: Neverland.

(M) Part 2 of 2. Peter finds himself at odds with his old mentor.

10.20 Ross Kemp On Gangs: El Salvador. (MA15+) 11.20 The Glades. (M)

6.00 Family Feud Favourites.

6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG) 7.30 Dads. (PG) 8.00 Last Man Standing. (PG) 8.30 Movie: The Naked Gun 2 1/2: The Smell Of Fear. (1991) (M) 10.15 Fast Forward.

(M) 11.15 Blokesworld.

11.45 The Home Team.

6.00 Family Feud Favourites.

6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG) 7.30 Megastructures.

8.30 Cops: Adults Only. (M) 9.00 Cops: Adults Only: Stun Gun. (M) 9.30 Basketball. NBL. Round 12. Sydney Kings v New Zealand Breakers.

From Qantas Credit Union Arena, Sydney.

11.30 Homeland. (M)

6.00 Get Smart. (PG) 6.30 The Biggest Loser USA. 8.30 Movie: Along Came A Spider. (2001) (AV15+) Morgan Freeman. A detective teams up with a female Secret Service agent to investigate the kidnapping of a US senator’s daughter.

10.35 Touch. (M) 11.35 The Home Team.

6.00 Cops. (PG) 6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG) Margaret is granted her divorce.

7.30 Extreme Fishing With Robson Green. (PG) Robson Green goes fishing.

8.30 Movie: Taken. (2008) (M) Liam Neeson, Maggie Grace, Famke Janssen.

A former spy’s daughter is kidnapped.

10.25 Law & Order: SVU. (M)

6.00 Family Feud Favourites.

6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG) 7.30 Undercover Boss.

8.30 Movie: Die Hard: With A Vengeance. (1995) (M) Bruce Willis, Samuel L. Jackson, Jeremy Irons.

A cop tries to stop a mad bomber.

11.10 The Home Team.

11.40 Would You Rather?

With Graham Norton. (M)

6.00 Family Feud Favourites.

6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG) The 4077th is evacuated.

7.30 Cops. (M) 8.30 Movie: Shaft. (2000) (M) Samuel L. Jackson, Toni Collette, Vanessa Williams. A maverick detective quits the force.

10.35 48 Hours: The Preacher’s Passion. (M) 11.35 The Home Team.

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6.00 Family Feud Favourites.

6.30 King Of Queens.

(PG) 7.00 Raymond. (PG) 7.30 The Simpsons.

8.00 Futurama. (PG) 8.30 The Simpsons. (PG) 9.00 Futurama. (PG) 10.00 Bob’s Burgers. (M) 10.30 Cleveland. (M) 11.00 Cheers. (PG) 11.30 King Of Queens. (PG)

6.00 Family Feud Favourites.

6.30 King Of Queens. (PG) 7.00 Raymond.

7.30 Raymond. (PG) 8.00 The Simpsons. (PG) Homer and Flanders head to Las Vegas.

8.30 Dating Naked. (M) Two daring singles, Joe and Wee Wee, go on three dates in the hope of making a lasting connection.

6.00 Family Feud Favourites.

6.30 King Of Queens. (PG) 7.00 Raymond. (PG) 7.30 Movie: Xanadu. (1980) (PG) Olivia Newton-John, Gene Kelly, Michael Beck.

9.30 Graham Norton. (M) Hosted by Graham Norton.

10.30 Sex And The City. (MA15+) 11.10 Movie Juice.

11.40 King Of Queens. (PG)

6.00 Becker. (PG) 6.30 Raymond. (PG) 7.30 Movie: Diary Of A Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules. (2011) (PG) Zachary Gordon, Devon Bostick, Robert Capron.

9.35 Sex And The City.

(MA15+) Carrie is snubbed

by Natasha at a restaurant.

10.15 Beats For Breast Cancer.

11.15 The Loop. (PG)

6.00 Raymond. (PG) 7.00 The Simpsons.

7.30 Futurama. (PG) 8.00 The Simpsons.

Homer decides to become an inventor.

8.30 Movie: The Three Stooges. (2012) (PG) Sean Hayes, Will Sasso.

Three men try to save an orphanage.

10.25 King Of Queens. (PG) 10.55 Raymond. (PG)

6.00 Family Feud Favourites.

6.30 King Of Queens. (PG) 7.00 Raymond. (PG) 8.00 The Simpsons. (PG) 8.30 Movie: Paranormal Activity 2. (2010) (M) Katie Featherston. A family attempts to capture unexplained events.

10.20 Medium. (M) 11.20 King Of Queens. (PG) 11.50 Raymond. (PG)

6.00 Family Feud Favourites.

6.30 King Of Queens. (PG) 7.00 Raymond. (PG) 7.30 Rules Of Engagement. (PG) 8.00 Rules Of Engagement.

8.30 New Girl. (PG) 9.30 Sex And The City. (MA15+) 10.10 House Of Lies. (M) 10.50 Reckless. (M) 11.50 Raymond. (PG)

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6.15 Community. (PG) 6.40 American Ninja Warrior. (PG) Hosted by Matt Iseman.

7.30 If You Are The One. Hosted by Meng Fei. 8.30 Movie: Four Lions.

(2010) (M) Riz Ahmed, Kayvan Novak, Nigel Lindsay. Jihadists plot to bomb a marathon.

10.25 Movie: In The Loop.

(2009) (MA15+)

6.05 Community. (PG) 6.30 Movie: Shaolin Soccer. (2001) (PG) Stephen Chow.

8.30 Movie: Kung Fu Hustle. (2004) (M) Stephen Chow.

Two young men try to extort money.

10.15 @midnight. (M) 10.40 Heartless. (MA15+) 11.30 Aqua Teen Hunger Force. (MA15+)

6.15 Community. (PG) 6.40 MythBusters: Paper Armour. (PG) 7.30 If You Are The One. 8.30 Movie: Black Sheep.

(2006) (AV15+) Oliver Driver, Nathan Meister, Tammy Davis. A farm is terrorised by man-eating sheep.

10.05 @midnight. (M) 10.30 Sex In The Comics. (MA15+) 11.30 Him & Her. (M)

8.00 If You Are The One. A suitor tries to impress a panel of 24 single women, who switch off their podium light if he does not interest them.

9.00 Movie: Grabbers.

(2012) (M) Richard Coyle.

Inhabitants of an island are attacked by aliens.

10.40 Movie: Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale.

(2010) (M)

6.25 India’s Dancing Superstar.

7.30 If You Are The One. Hosted by Meng Fei. 8.30 Movie: Big Ass Spider!

(2013) (MA15+) Lin Shaye, Ray Wise, Greg Grunberg.

A giant spider goes on the rampage.

10.00 A-League Extra Time.

11.00 Movie: Big Man Japan. (2007) (M)

6.00 Community. (PG) A campus party takes an unusual twist.

6.30 MythBusters. (PG) 7.30 If You Are The One. 8.30 Movie: Splice. (2009) (AV15+) Adrien Brody, Sarah Polley, Delphine Chaneac. Two genetic engineers create a creature.

10.30 Movie: Godzilla Versus King Ghidorah.

(1991) (PG)

6.15 Community. (PG) 6.40 American Ninja Warrior. (PG) 7.30 If You Are The One. 8.30 Movie: Monsters.

(2010) (M) Scoot McNairy, Whitney Able, Mario Zuniga Benavides.

A journalist deals with an alien invasion of Earth.

10.15 Movie: Godzilla Versus Destroyah.

(1995) (PG)

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WEDNESDAY

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

MONDAY

December 24–30 TUESDAY

COOMA FURNISHINGS All of us at Cooma Furnishing Company join in saying â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thank Youâ&#x20AC;? and wish you a very Merry Christmas.

FRANKS BUTCHERY

Brad and the boys at Franks Butchery wish you all a Merry Christmas.

Closed Public Holidays.

ELGAS

Southern Service Centre Greg, Carmel, Luke and Staff from Southern Service Centre would like to thank all their customers and wish them a very Merry Christmas.

See you in the New Year.

BURCHALLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S TRANSPORT & RECYCLING Allan, Monica & Staff at Burchallâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Transport & recycling wish all our Customers a Merry Christmas. Closed Public Holidays.

BUSH BASICS

The Staff at Elgas would like to wish all their customers a very Merry Christmas.

Closed only on public holidays.

Seasons Greetings from Jody & Staff at Bush Basic. Closed Public holidays & New Years Day.

COOMA ORIGINAL HOTBAKE

H-HARDWARE

COOMA

Staff at Cooma Original Hotbake wish all their customers a Merry Christmas.

Closed 25th, 26th, 27th & 28th December 2014 re-open 29th, 30th, 31st Closed 1st January 2015.

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HILLROSS

C & C SELF STORAGE

Simon and Tracy from Hillross wish all their clients a Merry Christmas and a safe New Year.

Hillross will close on Friday 19th December and re-open on Monday 12th January 2015.

Cathy and Con wish everyone a Merry Christmas.

Remember us for all those extra present to store.

Call 0417 274 010

SPORTSPOWER Col, Sue and Staff from Sportspower wish everyone a Merry Christmas.

Closed Public Holidays.

COOMA RURAL

SOUTH EAST TILE & BATHROOM CENTRE

Chris, Donna & Staff at South East tile & Bathroom Centre wish all our valued customers a Merry Christmas.

We will be closed from 23/12/2014. Re-open Monday 5/1/2015.

MONARO MEATS

Cooma Rural wish you all a wonderful Christmas.

Hope Santa is good to you all.

Closing from 24/12 at 5.30pm reopening Monday 29/12/2014.

The Boys at Monaro Meats wish all there valued customers a Happy Christmas.

Please travel safe.

We will be closed all Public Holidays and including Saturday 27/12 and closed News Year Day.

COOMA RADIO TAXIS

KELâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S AUTO

Wishing all our valued customers a Very Merry Christmas.

And we would like to Remind everyone to have a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Plan Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; over the festive season.

Cooma Taxis will operate as usual over the holiday period.

Wishing all our Valued Customers a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from all of us at Kelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Automotive Repairs Closed from 19 December 2014. Re-Open 12 January 2015.

THE FABRIC SALON

HOME SPECS

Marnie from the Fabric Salon would like to wish everyone a very Happy Christmas and advise that she will only be closed on Public Holidays.

MONARO FREIGHT

We thank you for your support and wish you and your family a Merry Christmas & a prosperous New Year Monday 22/12 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Normal times Tuesday 23/12 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Normal times Wednesday 24/12 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; closed 12.00pm Monday 29/12 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Limited Services Tuesday 30/12 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Limited Services Wednesday 31/12 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Limited Services Thursday 1/1 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; closed Friday 2/1 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; closed Monday 5 January 2015 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Normal Services

Home Specs Cooma wish you all a Merry Christmas.

Closing December 23rd Re-opending January 13th.

For eye appointments in January contact 6452 1048.

STIHL SHOP COOMA 8FEOFTEBZ BN 5.00 PM Thursday 25/12/14 - Saturday $-04&% Monday 29/12/14 - Wednesaday ". 1.

5IVSTEBZ $-04&% 'SJEBZ ". 1.

4BUVSEBZ $-04&% Reopen Monday 5/1/15 normal trading hour.

MONARO GLASS

Ray, Ross, Willy and the team wish you all a Merry Christmas & Safe and Happy New Year.

Closing Christmas Eve at 12 noon.

Re-opening January 5.

COOMA BATTERY WHOLESALERS Merry Christmas to you all.

Will be closed Public holidays only.

COOMA POWER EQUIPMENT

Wish you all a Merry Christmas from Lorayne, Cathy & the boys.

Closing 25, 26, 27, 28 Opening 29, 30 & 31st Closed Thursday January 1.

Workshop closed from 25th Dec 2014 to 5th January 2015.

MACKS AUTO & TYRE PLUS

Cooma Tafe

Merry Christmas from Cooma Tafe.

Cooma Campus will be closed from 22 December and re-open on 5 January 2015.

Course information will still be available during this time by phoning 1300766123.

THE BAKEHOUSE ADAMINABY

Wish everyone a Merry Christmas.

We will be trading every day except Christmas and Boxing Day.

MAINSTREET

MLP LIVESTOCK

MLP wish all their clients a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Our office will be closed from Monday 22 December until 5 January 2015.

However, Will & Gary will be on their mobiles.

MONARO WOOL SERVICES

Ben, Ross, Nat, Richard, Peter, Brett, David & Noel at Monaro Wool Services wish all their valued clients and friends a Very Merry Christmas and a Safe and Happy 2015.

We will be closing Dec 24 @ 12.00pm and re-open on Monday 5 Jan 2015.

Any enquires over Christmas & New Year please ring Ben on 04284 45064.

MARK KENMIR & CO

PLATYPUS CRASH REPAIRS – BOMBALA

Simon, Alicia & Staff at Mainstreet wish all our valued customers a Merry Christmas.

Christmas Day - Closed Boxing Day – 10am to 2pm Saturday 8.30am to 2pm Sunday 10am to 2pm Monday 8.30am to 5.30pm Tuesday 8.30am to 5.30pm Wednesday 8.30am to 5.30pm Thursday Closed

A massive Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the team at Mark Kenmir & Co We wish to advise that we will be closed from the end of business on the 23rd December 2014 and re-open on the 5th January 2015.

Clinton, Rocky and Staff wish all their valued customers a Merry Christmas. We will be closed from Wednesday 24th December 2014 and not opening till Monday 5th January 2015.

SNOWY MOUNTAINS CRASH REPAIRS

COOMA ACUPUNTURE

BERRIDALE POST OFFICE

Merry Christmas from Richard Ros & Staff.

Drive safe these holidays.Closed Public holidays ONLY.

Wish all their clients a Very Merry Christmas.

MONARO TRADE CENTRE

JAGGEZ’S HAIR STUDIO

Wish you all a Happy & Merry Christmas from the Staff at Monaro Trade Centre Closing at 12,00pm December 24.

Only Closed public holidays.

YOUR HOUSE

Louise & Staff from Your House wish all their customers a very Merry Christmas and thank them for the continued support.

Closed from 5.00pm 24/12 and re-open on Monday 29/12.

Jo & the team of Jaggez Hair Studio Closed Xmas Day and Boxing Day. Re-open Tuesday Dec 30, Dec 31. Closed Jan 1 2015. Re-opening for 2015 Jan 2.

Wishing all our clients a Merry Christmas.

Closed from Christmas Day until the 1st January 2015.

Annie, Andrew, Shelia, Mel, Shelli & Bowie from Berridale P.O. Wishing all our valued customers a Very Merry Christmas, closed public holidays.

PHA’S THAI KITCHEN

FOUR SEASONS PATCHWORK – NIMMITABEL

Pha wanted to thank all her wonderful & loyal customers for their support during 2014 and wish everyone a great Christmas and New Year.

Christine, Delwyn and Linda wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season.

We are closing Christmas 25th to 28th December 2014.

New Year 1st to 4th January 2015 normal hours from the 5th January 2015.

BEAUTYLICIOUS

Merry Christmas from the girls at Beautylicious!

Thank you to all our valued clients for your support during 2014. Closing at 5.30pm Christmas Eve and will re-open Tuesday the 6th January 2015.

HIGH COUNTRY AUTOMOTIVE GROUP

Merry Christmas from David, Steve and the team at High Country Automotive Group.

Closed Public holidays.

Normal Trading Hours Monday-Friday 8.00am -5.30pm Saturday 8.30am-1.00pm.

COOMA SAND GRAVEL Wish all their customers a Merry Christmas & New Year.

Closed 19/12/14.

Re-open Monday 5 January 2015.

HELLOWORLD Dale & Cheryl from Helloworld Wish you all a Very Merry Christmas.

Only closed Public holidays.

Normal Trading times 9.00am – 5.00pm.

ALPINE FORD

Ho Ho Ho Merry Christmas.

Keith & Staff would like to thank all our customers.

We close 25, 26, 27, 28 Closed New Years Day, Friday 2/1/15.

Trading Days 29, 30 & 31st December 2014.

SNOWY MTNS SAND & GRAVEL

The staff at Snowy Mountains Sand and Gravel take this opportunity to wish all our customers a safe and Happy Christmas.

We will be closed from 1pm 23/12/14 and re-open 5/1/15.

SOUTH EAST RURAL SUPPLIES Would like to wish all their customers a very Merry Christmas.

We will be closed from Christmas Eve and will re-open Monday December 29.

CARPET COURT John Jamie & Faye of Carpet Court Cooma, Wish you all a Merry Christmas.

Closing December 24 at 3.00pm.

Re-open January 5 2015.

CROWE ENGINEERING AND MACHINING P/L

Take this opportunity to wish all there valued customers a Merry Christmas.

We will close on the 19/12/14 and reopen on 5/1/15.

COOMA EX-SERVICES CLUB From the board of Directors, Management and Staff at the Cooma Ex-Services Club, We wish everyone a Very Merry Christmas.

Closed Christmas Day only.

PACIFIC FURNITURE

Jindy Steel Worx & Creations Pty Ltd Kent & Christine would like to wish all their clients a very safe and happy Christmas.

Will be closed from Monday 22nd Dec re-open Monday 5th January 2015.

Cooma Steel Metaland

Tracey & Geoff from Pacific Furniture wish all their customers a Happy Christmas.

We will only be closed Public Holidays.

Merry Christmas from all at Cooma Steel Metaland.

Closed Dec 24, 25, 26, 27 & 28.

Open Dec 29, 30, 31. & Jan 1 & 2.

Back to Normal Trading Hours – January 5

SHARP STREET SURGERY

COOMA VISITORS CENTRE

Doctors & Staff from Sharp Street Surgery wish everyone a safe and Happy Christmas.

Surgery Opening hours 24/12: 8am – 12pm Closed 25, 26, 27, 28, Open 29/12: 8am – 5.30pm 30/12: 8am – 5.30pm 31/1: 8am – 12.30pm Arrangements when surgery is closed. All emergencies Cooma Hospital 6455 3222 or Phone 000.

LANDMARK BOMBALA/DELEGATE

The Team at Landmark Bombala/Delegate Wish all our clients a Safe & Happy Christmas we will be closed 25, 26, 27 December 2014.

1,2,3 January 2015

Donna & the team at Cooma Visitors Centre wish you all a Merry Christmas.

Closed Christmas Day only www.visitcooma.com.au

MOONTREE Merry Christmas from the Bob, Anne & Staff.

Normal trading hours.

Closed Public Holidays.

MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM THE TEAM AT

www.monaropost.com.au

Ph: 6452 0313

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NEWS

Wednesday December 24, 2014

Madam Mulch & The Great Fertilizo take Cooma by magic Madam Mulch & the Great Fertilizo delighted and entertained 300 young children at their three shows in Cooma recently.

The show had a Love Food, Hate Waste focus and commenced with a tour around the garden beds at the Cooma Community Garden. Health Promotion Officer Monica Alcock said â&#x20AC;&#x153;the children really enjoyed identifying the veges growing in the garden and delighted in the smells of crushed herbs.â&#x20AC;?

By choosing fresh foods for childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lunch boxes, parents are helping to protect the environment as well as providing the best choice for their children to grow and learn.

Madam Mulch & the Great Fertilizo with

their worm friend demonstrated how easy it is to put the food scraps from their lunch box into a worm farm. They also informed the children that those foods that worms donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like, for example chilli and citrus could be put into the new Cooma Monaro Shire Council green bins.

Monica Alcock provided a demonstration for the children on packing a â&#x20AC;&#x153;no wasteâ&#x20AC;? lunchbox, and showed how cheap it is comparing price per kilogram to fill your lunch box with fresh foods. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Children need â&#x20AC;&#x153;everyday foodsâ&#x20AC;? in their lunchbox, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s consistent with the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating, it provides children with the

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Madam Mulch & the Great Fertilizo engaged the students with some funny magic tricks, puppetry, and involved them in creating the food cycle and returning nutrients to the ground using compost, mulch and fertilizer to grow food in their own back yard.

The Love Food, Hates Waste event was sponsored by the South East Resource Recovery Group. Southern NSW Local Health District would like to thank SERRG for funding the event, Cooma Community Garden for hosting, and St Andrewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Uniting Church for providing a terrific venue.

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The gorilla baby boy, named Mjukuu, heralds the second generation of Western Lowland Gorillas in the Zooâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s successful conservation breeding program.

This is the first baby for mother, Mbeli, and Tarongaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new Silverback, Kibali. Keepers say the best time to catch a glimpse of her and the baby is during the keeper talk at 12:15 daily.

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February. The 16 life-sized animatronic dinosaurs have come to life, giving guests a unique opportunity to get in touch with their inner palaeontologist and learn important wildlife lessons.

Tarongaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new Wild Ropes course set in the trees near the Australian Walkabout exhibits will open in December.

Intrepid visitors will navigate suspension bridges, rope climbs and zip lines, all while enjoying views of unique Australian animals and the stunning Sydney Harbour.

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Demand strong at Nutrition research recognised Cooma sheep sale Cooma Associated Agents yarded 5,800 lambs and 2,100 sheep in good quality yarding.

Demand was again very strong for all weights and grades of fat lambs with a number of butchers competing.

Medium to heavy trade lambs were firm to $5 dearer while light trade and store lambs remained firm.

Sheep met restricted competition but again sold @ strong rates.

@ $140 D & L Venables (BC) Shorn 51 @ $135 Lake Plain (MLP) Wooll 21 @ $136 Old Springfield PT (MLP) woolly 57 @ $136 Tom Burke & Sons (JM) woolly 106 @ $128 Lee Phillips (BC) Shorn Lambs 14 @ $100 J & C Buckley (ELD) 46 @ $133 GR & MR Ingram 39 @ $132.50

Quotations: Store XB Lambs M/W Shorn Lambs $135 to $157 J & J Hedger (MLP) 15 @ $92 M/W Woolly Lambs $122 to M T Jacobs (MLP) 23 @ $89 $144.50 Farm Hill PShip (BC) 35 @ $75.50 Light Trade Woolly Lambs $98 to Kyleston Pship (ELD) 119 @ $88 $112 Bukalong Enterprises (ELD) Store Lambs $7 to $92 45 @ $83 Heavy Wethers $85 to $90 Medium Weight Ewes $72 to $85 Fat Wethers Rams $20 to $30 J & L Jardine (MLP) 135 @ $94 Hoggetts $74 to $90 B C Partnership (MLP) 8 @ $90 1st X Ewes 1½ yrs made to J Franklin (BC) 46 @ $76.50 $136 MJ & J Pendergast (ELD) 4 @ $95 Gourock Pship (ELD) 18 @ $93 Sales Included: Lambs Ewes M & J Pendergast (E) Shorn 15 @ J Lette (MLP) 9 @ $80 $157 H Filtness (ELD) 5 @ $80 A M Reid & Co (MLP) Woolly 71 @ Bukalong Ent (ELD) 15 @ $70 $146 WC & DI McDonald (MLP) woolly 57 Store Sheep at $144 J & J Hedger (MLP) 1st xewe lms 39 MM & PJ Shelley (E) woolly 82 @ @ $115 $140 Shirley Trust (ELD) 1st xewe 1yr 146 P Caldwell & J Kennedy (JM) 57 @ $136

The outstanding contribution made by leading researcher Professor Dave Pethick to nutrition and its applications to people and animals, has been recognised with the award of a prestigious Fellowship from the Nutrition Society of Australia.

Prof Pethickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s PhD in the field of ruminant biochemistry and nutrition set him on a research path that has involved many different animal species and research into many problems involving nutrition, biochemistry and physiology.

Through Dr Pethickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s research leadership, the sheep industry has been able to show that lamb is a significant source of beneficial Omega 3 fatty acids and is also low in saturated fats â&#x20AC;&#x201C; influential factors for discerning modern consumers concerned about their health. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The field of nutrition research is delivering particularly exciting results for the Australian sheepmeat industry because we can now prove to consumers the health benefits that some of the most common restaurant cuts such as lamb rumps and trim racks can provide,â&#x20AC;? Prof. Pethick said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Having a good understanding of the basic biochemical pathways and how they are controlled provides a good starting point for research into a diversity of topics that includes muscle function during exercise, gut health, nutritional diseases, production feeding, meat eating quality and the links between meat composition and implications for human nutrition.â&#x20AC;?

Dr Pethick, from the School of Veterinary & Life Sciences at Murdoch University, is the leader of the Cooperative Research Centre for Sheep Industry Innovation (Sheep CRC) quality-based sheepmeat value chains program. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very pleasing to have this research recognised by the Nutrition Society of Australia and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m looking forward to our ongoing work in this area so that the sheepmeat industry can continue to meet the needs of the consumer,â&#x20AC;? he said.

Dr Pethickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 34-year research career is renowned within the Australian sheepmeat industry for his role in the development of Meat Standards Australia â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a carcase grading system which predicts the tenderness of meat and consumer satisfaction levels depending how it is prepared.

His work has also been recognised around the world, contributing to 16 book chapters, 193 referred papers in international journals and the development of three patents.

Dr Pethickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s research has also shown that lamb compares favourably to pork and chicken for the beneficial minerals iron and zinc. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lamb contains three times more iron than pork and six times more than chicken,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And lamb has double the amount of zinc compared to pork and six times more zinc than chicken. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our research will enable the industry to underpin its status in the marketplace for iron, zinc and fat composition and help promote lamb as an important, healthy component of a balanced diet.â&#x20AC;?

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Biodiversity report shows promise NSW Farmers said the independent review of biodiversity report released last week included some encouraging recommendations that could change the way native vegetation is regulated in the state.

NSW Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; President Fiona Simson said the report could be the catalyst for the single biggest shift in policy direction on the issue of biodiversity in NSW for a long time: The report contained 43 recommendations for significant change including repealing the Native Vegetation Act and other legislation that had been plaguing farmer productivity for decades.

The report recommends a shift in focus to a bioregional scale - a shift from the current individual property and plant scale which could mean more flexibility for farmers.

It also recommends a streamlining of development assessment where land use change can occur which places farming development on a even playing field with other types of development.

Ms Simson said she welcomed the recommendations which could enable

farmers to obtain offsets through the biodiversity offset fund â&#x20AC;&#x201C; something the association had been advocating on for some time.

The recommended offset approach will enable farmers to not only supply offsets, but purchase them as well - a welcome shift from the current methodology which left a lot of farmers with limited options to supply offsets only. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are also encouraged to see farmers recognised as responsible custodians of our land who have a direct interest in looking after the environmental values of the landscape. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This sentiment reflects what we know at NSW Farmers and one which has been behind our advocacy for reform on native vegetation for nearly a decade. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We look forward to seeing how the government implements these recommendations because this will be the test â&#x20AC;&#x201C; seeing how they work on the ground with the realities of farming practice. If they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t work for farmers then all stakeholders suffer but more importantly our environment could suffer,â&#x20AC;? she concluded.

Celebrating Landcareâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 25th Almost 300 community groups and individuals across Australia will share in $5 million to enable communities to take practical action as part of the Australian Governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s National Landcare Programme.

Minister for the Environment, Greg Hunt, and Minister for Agriculture, Barnaby Joyce, today announced the successful projects under the 25th Anniversary Landcare Grants 2014-15 round. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are pleased to congratulate all of the successful applicants under this funding round,â&#x20AC;? Minister Hunt said.

Funding under the 25th Anniversary Landcare Grants will support farmers, Indigenous and community groups, including Landcare, to enhance the environment and improve management of our natural resource base,â&#x20AC;? Minister Hunt

said.

A total of 291 projects will receive funding of between $5000 and $20 000. Of these, 148 projects will have a strong agricultural focus and 143will focus on delivering positive environmental outcomes.

Examples include: â&#x20AC;˘ Preserving and sharing Indigenous ecological knowledge in Western Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kimberley region â&#x20AC;˘ Targeting invasive species on the Northern Territoryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gurriba Island â&#x20AC;˘ Improving agricultural dairy practices along Tasmaniaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Derwent River â&#x20AC;˘ Managing feral pigs on Kangaroo Island â&#x20AC;˘ Implementing sustainable farming and grazing practices on farms in New South Walesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Central Tablelands Minister Joyce said the $5

million in funding is divided equally between the agriculture and environment themes.

These grants are focused on engaging the community to deliver local environmental and agricultural projects which will have lasting benefits for the environment and productive agricultural landscapes,â&#x20AC;? Minister Joyce said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The agricultural projects will support farmers to better manage our natural resource base through improved knowledge, skills and practices,â&#x20AC;? Minister Joyce said.

Minister Hunt said the Australian Government is investing more than $2 billion in managing Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s natural resources over the next four years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are putting Landcare back at the centre of natural resource management,â&#x20AC;? Minister Hunt said.

Schute Bell wool report After a subdued start to the week the market clicked into gear on the final day with the end result being very little change for most types. The 62,000 plus expected bale offering did not eventuate however the 58,622 bales that did turn up resulted in the largest offering in well over three years.

53,406 bales were sold nationally with a passed in rate of 7.7%. Major buyers included Techwool, Fox & Lillie and PJ Morris. Crossbred and Cardings continued to gain ground despite the fact that nearly one quarter of the national offering this week was Crossbred wool. AWEX report that this was the largest weekly offering of Crossbred wool in 18 years. The Eastern market indicator has closed the year at its highest level since mid March and just above the 1046 cents that it averaged for the calendar year. Its high point was in late January at 1132 cents and its low point of 993 cents was in early April, which was the only week of the year

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The Bombala Lions Club will receive an $8,019 grant; $10,000 for the Bombala Council and $9,985 for the Friends of the Bombala Railway. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bombala is a small but thriving community; it always gives me great pleasure to visit and this time with a number of funding announcements for valuable organisations to carry out a number of much needed projects,â&#x20AC;? Mr Barilaro said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bombala Council will use its grant to re-clad a building at the Bombala Racecourse which houses the secretaryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office, the stewardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office and also acts as the Members Club Rooms. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Funding for the Friends of Bombala Railway will be used to purchase and refurbish an old railway carriage for use as tea room and photo gallery. The project will finalise the Friends of Bombala Railwayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s efforts to enliven the historic railway precinct at Bombala and support the development of the tourism sector in our area. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important that the rich history of the railway in Bombala is captured for all to enjoy now and into the future. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Lions Club will use its grant to build an access ramp

between the Bombala Caravan Park and the Bombala River Walkway. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This new ramp will provide access to those with impaired mobility and those with young children still in prams. The River Walkway is used frequently by the local community and tourists, the new access ramp will go a long way in greatly improving the surrounding facilities.â&#x20AC;?

Mr Barilaro said the NSW Government acknowledges the valuable work that community groups perform within the local community. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m pleased that the NSW Government saw fit to financially support these valuable projects,â&#x20AC;? he said.

More than 1235 community projects throughout the state will receive funding as a part of $90 million allocated to the NSW Governments Community Building Partnership program over almost four years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There was strong competition for the available funds and a high level of interest from the community with thousands of applications received across the state in total,â&#x20AC;? said Mr Barilaro. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Local construction jobs and businesses will benefit from the activity as this

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Careful Christmas shopping Christmas shoppers and retailers in the region should be aware of their rights and obligations under the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) in the lead up to Christmas, the Member for Monaro John Barilaro said.

“Traditionally, the final days before Christmas are when most consumers splurge on last minute gifts,’’ Mr Barilaro said. “It is also the time when retailers crank up their marketing and special offers.

“NSW Fair Trading is taking this opportunity to remind consumers to shop around, avoid impulse buying and read the fine print.’’

Every year, NSW Fair Trading receives many complaints and enquires about popular retail items.

The majority are in relation to the quality of the goods purchased, as well as consumer rights and

responsibilities with refunds.

“Retailers also need to make sure that they are doing the right thing and operating in line with their obligations under the ACL,’’ Mr Barilaro said.

“For example, ‘no refunds’ are unlawful because they imply it is not possible to get a refund under any circumstance – even when there is a major problem with the goods or service.

“It may come as a surprise to consumers to learn that retailers are not obliged to provide a refund, if a consumer simply changes their mind about the purchase. However, many do provide this facility as a goodwill gesture.’’

Mr Barilaro encouraged consumers to use reputable traders when shopping online.

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CLAIRE’S CAROUSEL ALL THE FUN OF THE FAIR What a happy festive day we had in the park last Sunday for the Rotary Markets.

Apart from delightful music from Town Band, there was a tug-o-war between Rotary and Lions Club and of course Lions were the winner – receiving a Perpetual Trophy.

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There was also a collection for Mental Health Research following the tug-o-war and $250 was collected – thanks to Lions Club and public donations.

2MNO Community Radio drew their monster raffle which was won by the bird lady of LAOKO, Lee Poulton, who resides at Berridale - good news Lee. A total of 140 bags of lollies were distributed by Father Christmas and Mrs Claus while Darrel Gaukroger provided background music.

LIGHT UP COOMA Light up Cooma proved very popular this Christmas with many residents going to a lot of trouble to beautify their home.

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shop front windows – oh dear. only a small number of shops went to the trouble of making their windows welcoming and showing the Christmas Spirit!

CLAIMING THE DATE It’s the Nimmitabel Show on Saturday January 31.

This show commenced in 1903 and has proved very popular over the years. The show will be opened at 12 noon officially.

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS Birthday Greetings are being sent to Betty Fletcher who celebrated her birthday last weekend and enjoyed a luncheon with friends Trish Lette, and others with the hostess being Irene Ramm.

Best wishes Betty and we hear you are planning a trip to Vietnam being guest of the Consul General.

May I take this opportunity to wish you all a very blessed and safe Christmas and look forward to being with you again in mid January after my holiday.

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1st - Tony Potter 2nd - Judy Liosatos Thankyou to everyone for supporting our local Branch.

Linda died peacefully at the Cooma Hospital on Saturday 20 December 2104.

Dearly loved and treasured Mumsy of Mathew, caring mother-in-law of Clare.

Dearly loved partner of David Goggin.

Adored youngest sister of Bob, Yvonne, Fay, Stewart, Cath and Joe. A very dearly loved sister-in-law and fun loving Aunty to all her nieces and nephews.

General Manager, JOE VESCIO

On behalf of Councillors and staff, it gives me great pleasure to wish all of our residents a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

We hope that you enjoy this time with family and friends and make resolutions for the year ahead.

2014 has been a very busy time for Council and we have achieved great outcomes in many areas.

You may recall that we officially opened the Snowy River Health Centre, we undertook the library services review, embarked on a tourism study, welcomed the Adaminaby Curtain back to its rightful home and we had the largest number of attendees at the Waste Expo. We also opened the Water Fountain in Banjo Paterson Park and in the last week alone our community has received $130,000 in grant funding from the Community Partnership Grants and Southern Phones Grants.

Sincere thanks to Dr Tina Blight, Dr Sue Rainsford, Fiona Cooper and Jill Murdoch for their devoted care and attention.

No more pain sweetheart Family and friends of Linda are invited to attend her funeral service to be held in St Pauls Anglican Church, Commissioner Street Cooma, on SATURDAY, 27 December 2014, commencing at 11am. Burial will follow at Bredbo Cemetery, Bredbo.

Flowers respectfully declined, however, donations to the McGrath Foundation would be most gratefully received.

Envelopes will be available at the service.

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MCKENZIE Breige Josephine

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COLE Godfrey Paul

Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 10th 2014 at Canberra Hospital, formerly of Doondoo Place, Cooma. Aged 70 years.

Passed away peacefully on Monday, 15th December 2014 at Canberra Hospital, formerly of Woolalla St, Cooma.

Aged 58 years.

Dearly loved wife of Roderick (dec), mother of Gregg. Mother in law of Lisa , sister of Barry and Donald, Grandmother of Riley and Toby. Friend of many.

Dearly loved son of Luigi (DEC) and Wilde, Brother and brother in-law to Lida and Brett, Father of Jodie, Linda and Casandra.

Father in-law to Brett, uncle to Daniel, Nathan and Jayden.Grand father to Bella.

Dearly loved father and father in-law to Angie and Mike, Beverley and Andri, Carolyn and Tim. Adored grandpa to Jessica, Bronte and Joshua.

The relatives and friends of the late PIERO RICCARDO ZANINI are invited to attend his funeral service to be held in the St Patrick's Catholic Church, Cooma, on Saturday December 20th 2014 commencing at 11:00 am. At the conclusion of the service, the cortege will proceed to Cooma Mittagang Cemetery.

The relatives and friends of the late GODFREY PAUL COLE are invited to attend his funeral service to be held in St Mary's Catholic Church, Adaminaby, Saturday December 27th 2014 commencing at 11:00 am.

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

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Passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 21st 2014 at Cooma Hospital, formerly of Snowy River Hostel, Berridale.

Aged 75 years.

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The Fit for the Future Reform Package was also announced in 2014 by the Office of Local Government and in the New Year, Council will be working very hard on presenting our business case and model to the Community including commencing discussions and to explain the process of a proposed Special Rate Variation (SRV) increase application to the Independent Pricing & Regulatory Tribunal (IPART).

Last weekend, the community celebrated fifty years of the official opening of the new Jindabyne Town Centre. This was a tremendous weekend that began with the very enjoyable Long Lunch at the Town Centre.

The official Ceremony and Civic Receptions were also very well attended and we thank His Excellency General The Honourable David Hurley AC DSC Governor of NSW and our Local and Federal Members for attending this very important occasion in our Shires history. I would also like to thank and extend our gratitude to the Jindabyne Chamber of Commerce, Jindabyne Lions Club, the many volunteers and sponsors who all contributed in making the event such a success.

This will be last my column until February 2015 and again I wish everyone a safe and happy Christmas and a peaceful and prosperous New Year.

Wednesday December 24, 2014

Four local Cooma Tigers players joined a group of their Canberra based teammates in Wollongong recently to contest the Australian Beach Soccer Cup. Jere Ibarra, Oscar Schoon, Jared Tonini and Iain Elliott all made the trip to the coast to play against some of Australia, and the world’s, best beach soccer teams.

Though they only won on of their three games, after a considerable loss in the first, the team had a great time at what is a world class display of beach soccer talent.

The Australian Beach Soccer Cup is an annual event held in December every year, this year the event turned five.

Pictured above: The team pose on the beach in front of the crowd.

Pictured left: Jeremias Ibarra in action warming up for the team’s first game.

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Monaro District cricket games go ahead in perfect weather

Coffeys too good for Jindabyne Coffeys took on Jindabyne for the second week in a row with both teams looking for one last win of 2014.

Jindabyne won the toss on a long grass covered Berridale oval. With runs always going to be hard to come by, it was up to Coffeys bowlers to limit the opportunities for Jindabyne’s strong top order.

Steve Summerville got an early breakthrough dismissing the in form Simon Partell for three with Tyler Greening following soon after.

Chad Stevens and B Patterson took about restoring Jindabyne’s innings, both hitting a well made 34.

Some big hitting from Jindabyne’s tail pushed their total to 163. Mark Williams was up to his wily old best, tearing through Jindabyne’s middle and low order to end with figures of 5/49 with Summerville ending up with figures 3/21 off 9.

Coffeys run chase didn’t start well with Partell and Stanford dismissing Coffeys opening pair in the first six overs.

This only bought Sam Williams to the crease and from his first ball took about chasing down Jindabyne’s total by himself, hitting Jindabyne’s bowlers to all parts of the

Berridale ground. Sam finished with a chanceless 126 not out hitting 10 sixes and 7 fours.

Nick Moon scored 17 with the pair putting on a 100 run partnership. Coffeys chased down the total three down.

Cats gain revenge on Whitetales The Cooma Cats Cricket Club ended the 2014 cricket year on a high on the weekend knocking off the top of the table Berridale Whitetales and gaining revenge on the away result from a week before. The Cats lost the toss (again) on the long grass of snowy oval and took to trying to dismiss the Berridale opening pair.

Simon Walsh in his last game for the Whitetales showed some strong stroke play and rode his luck for 61 before finally the Cats took a catch and he was dismissed.

With Ben Hearn falling to the long on trap the Cats had to knock over Redmond to be any chance. Although he got a quick fire 50 he was caught behind off Asanovski and the tail was exposed.

The plucky Berridale youngsters then fought hard but were no match for Iqball Chohan who collected 4 wickets for a second consecutive week.

The Whitetales setting a strong total in the end 9 for 201 off their allotted 45 overs. Special mention to Russell

“Warnie” Haylock who got his first senior MDCA wicket with some handy leg spin.

In reply the Whitetales struck early off the bowling of Parkyn (2/27) with the wicket of Asanovski but that only bought Chris Khoury (62) to the crease as he and Stuart Wood (34), then Iqball Chohan (38) and finally Mitch Hynes (27no) and Kailef Khoury (7no) easily accounted for the understrength Berridale attack with some attacking batting. The Cats passed the total in the 39th over and showed that their full strength batting line-up has some potency, but the young Berridale side can take plenty away with a determined performance.

In other matches the Jindabyne Tigers took on Coffeys Cricket club and the Jindabyne side playing at Berridale set Coffeys 162 before Monaro’s premier batsman Sam Williams took the Tigers apart blasting 126no alone in reply easily accounting for the Tigers total and moving Coffeys up the ladder.

Dalgety take out Peak View Jerangle Dalgety posted 200 odd runs to defeat PVJ. Les Taylor and Simon Freebody both scored in the 50’s.

PVJ crumbled all out for 100 odd.

Pictured: the action at Dalgety over the weekend.

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Wednesday December 24, 2014

Wind brings Lake Jindabyne to life with sailors A warm, fine evening greeted the fourteen sailors as they rigged eight mono-hulls and three catamarans to compete in Lake Jindabyne Sailing Club’s twilight series heat seven on Wednesday 17th December. Anna joined John Byrne on the start boat as they sent the fleet off into a light South Easterly breeze on a port rounding course.

After bunching up on the start line the boats headed towards the Quarry mark for the first time.

The cats all followed the monohulls across the start line. Tim Symons and his Hobie 17 passed the smaller boats to reach the Quarry mark at the same time as Phil Daly and Nick Kirshner on the Flying Fifteen. The fleet started to spread out on the reaching legs.

Tim led the two Hobie 16s of

Randy Wieman, Errol Hanlon and Colin and Cooper de Pagter out to the far off Mountain mark. Phil and Nick led a bunch of seven lasers to the Peninsular mark.

Sam Bishop slipped to the front of the lasers on the club’s standard rig boat. Martin Van Weel, Kerry McGaw, Gote Vikstrom and Ross Tattersall kept their radial rig boats close behind Sam. Jason Abbott suffered another breakage on his laser and returned to the beach early.

Victoria Incani sailed a club radial laser for the first time in a twilight race.

Lake Jindabyne tested all of the sailors when the breeze swung around to the North East and increased considerably to over 15 knots. This sent all the boats zooming around the course,

Martin Van Weel on his Laser.

especially the cat sailors who used their trapezes to good effect. Randy and Errol kept chasing Tim, but capsized when rounding the Mountain mark for the second time when their Hobie nose-dived during a gybe. They had to right the oat quickly before the strong breeze blew them onto the rocky shore. Sam struggled with the club boat’s brig in the strong breeze and was passed by Martin, Kerry and Gote. Victoria returned to the beach early after battling with the increasing wind and waves.

John shortened the race to four laps and to the relief of the sailors who were feeling the cold in the changed conditions.

Tim led the cats to the finish followed by Colin and Cooper and Randy and Errol. Phil led the mono-hulls to the finish line followed

by Martin, Kerry, Gote, Sam and Ross. The first four lasers were separated by only one and a half minutes.

Kerry took the handicap corrected win by

Nick Kirshner and Phil Daly on the Flying Fifteen. ten seconds from Martin, Gote, Phil, Ross and Sam. Races three and four of Lake Jindabyne Sailing Club’s Club Championship were held on Saturday 20th December. Six boats competed in the two races.

The first race of the day was a short windward / leeward course in a very light and shifting breeze.

Tim Symons on his Hobie 17 led the small fleet around the course & back to the beach. He was followed by Laser Radial sailors Gote Vikstrom, Kerry McGaw, Martin Van Weel, Ross Tattersall and Terry and Lucas Lee on their 470 Dinghy.

The second race started in a light breeze which disappeared as the fleet neared the Peninsular mark for the first time. The new breeze blew the smaller boats to Tim, catching hi by the mark.

The breeze quickly increased to over 12 knots sending the fleet speeding around the remainder of the course. Tim zoomed to the front of the fleet and back to the beach with several opportunities to use his trapeze. The smaller boats jostled for position with several places changes. Terry snuck ahead of the Lasers at the last mark and followed Tim to the beach. Kerry then led the Lasers, followed by Gote, Martin and Ross. Kerry and Gote shared the honours on Yardstick corrected times, then came Martin, Ross, Terry and Tim. The next races at Lake Jindabyne Sailing Club will be the Sir William Hudson series on Saturday 27th December and the Foundation Cup series on Wednesday 7th January 15.

Adaminaby campdraft goes ahead after postponement

Chrissi French of Chansit ASH Stud in action in the open draft on Saturday afternon.

Chrissi was one of the most experienced local riders taking part in the draft.

On her way to the first completed run in the open on Saturday, a happy Toni Hart heads to the pegs, earning 82 points on the way.

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Club fours almost Cooma greens ‘as good as they get’ complete The Wednesday bowlers held their Christmas breakup party with bowls till three O’clock and then nibbles supplied by the ladies (who should all take a bow for their effort) and some drinks and a lot of talk. .

Sergio Roncelli, Mike Mannile and Denis Steinfort started with a couple of fours but then faltered against Alan Crowe, Mario Frezza and Terry Croker with the latter going on to win 16/11.

Dennis Sellars, Max Reeve and Kevin Jackson were travelling smoothly when they held a 12/4 lead over Peter Harris, John Vincent and Geoff Venables but did not score again with Peter, John and Geoff winning 21/12.

Keith Goodwin, Judy Locker and Ron Gammon struggled to keep in touch with Max Butler, Mary Phillips and Ron Wainwright with the latter winning 15/9.

The Bill Elder Shield was presented to Peter Harris, Ron Wainwright and Mike Mannile as the three best performed for this year along with a Keno ticket each and Geoff Venables with something he will enjoy for his help in preparing the Green each week.

There will be Wednesday bowls on December 31.

After a late start the finals of the Don Jarvis Plate and the Club Fours were played last Saturday.

Sergio Roncelli (subbing for Bob Douglass), Mick Mayhew, Steve Lapham and Neil McGregor made a great start against Richard Nichols, Brian Seears, Bob Lahy and Kim Weston by winning 10 of the first 12 ends played and held a commanding 16/2 lead before their opponents offered any opposition.

However, Kim’s team won six ends in a row to trail 15/16 on end 18 and the title was up for grabs. One shot on each of the final three ends gave Neil’s team the title for this season and will be the first to have their names on the Don Jarvis Plate.

The final of the Club Fours between Terry Croker (subbing for Wayne Flynn), Skip Hamilton, Colin Roberson and Wayne Lodge v Peter Marsicano, Steve

Seears, Ross Russell and Mel Storta was evenly contested for the first eight ends with the score 7/5 in favour of Mel’s team.

Wayne & Co were kept on five for five ends whilst their opponents advanced to 16, which included five shots on end 12. Terry, Skip, Colin and Wayne then played their best bowls and had the scores locked up at 16/16 with four ends to play.

Peter, Steve, Ross and Mel won three of these, scoring nine shots to one and so win the Fours Championship for this season, 25/17.

Four first round matches in Club Triples were played on Sunday with only one requiring the 25th end to be played to get a result, the others finishing on the 24th.

Kim Weston, Jack Sajina and Mark Buckley ran into an in form team , Ross Russell, Mel Storta and Wayne Lodge who were leading 16/3 after just nine ends.

Kim, Jack and Mark improved their position to trail 16/22 by end 18 but eventually went down 20/31 with the 25th end not played.

Max Butler, Skip Hamilton and John Barnes also found themselves in trouble against Mike Mannile, Neil McGregor and Paul Cannell with the latter team leading from the start to win, 27/14 on end 24. Peter Marsicano, Geoff Venables and Peter Caldwell were 4/4 with Mario Frezza, Ignazio Mondello and Terry Croker on end seven but that was the only time the match was even as Peter, Geoff and Peter went on to win 25/11 with the last end not played.

Keith Goodwin, Max Reeves and Denis Steinfort trailed Ken Rees, Kevin Jackson and Brian Seears for most of their match, eventually levelling the scores 20/20 on end 21 and 23/23 on end 24 with Ken, Kevin and Brian getting the necessary shot on the final end to win 24/23.

The match, A.Crowe, B.Lahy and A.Brooks v P.Harris, M.Mayhew and R.Wainwright is yet to be played to bring the event to the last eight.

Cooma Golf report by Garry Atkinson

With recent good rains and more to come (we hope) the golf course is looking like a park with the greens are as good as they get. Golfers are certainly enjoying the fabulous conditions. Let’s face it - what better Christmas present could golfers ask for than the course in fine condition?

Over the last week of golf before Christmas…

On Saturday a single stableford was contested with Josh Rainsford taking out A grade with a great 40 points (round of the day) from Norm Marshall with 38 points.

In B grade Warren Bray hit fine form with 38 points to take out the grade trophy from Heikki Evans with 36 points and in C grade Kerry Blencowe had 37 points to nudge out Tony Perry with 36 points.

Ball winners went down to Gary Batten (always in the winners circle) with 34 points. Dave Robinson won nearest the pin on the ninth hole and Tony Perry hit a great shot to be closest on the 17th.

On Sunday a small field played in a medley stableford. Overall winner on the day was Dieter Seubert with 38 points from Brian Searl with 37 points. all winners went down to 31 points. Our nearest the pin winner on the ninth was Tony Monday with the 17th hole going to Phil Amey with a very close shot (and he got the birdie!).

Last Wednesday was a single stableford with 37 players in the field. hris Brown won the day in A grade with 40 stableford points.

B grade went to Warren Bray with 39 points from Prawit Prakotasung with 36 points and in C grade our winner was Dieter Seubert with 36 points on a countback from Tony Perry also with 36 points.

Ball winners went down to 32 points with Gary Batten just scraping home. Paul Beaver won nearest the pin on the ninth hole with a great shot and Phil Amey again took out nearest the pin on the 17th.

Next week sees single stablefords on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday with the golf course closed on

Christmas Day. From all the golf club board and hard working volunteers may everyone have a wonderful Christmas and New Year period. I imagine the period between Christmas and New Year will be a very busy time on the course, as it is in such immaculate condition.

See you on the greens.

Below: A Grade Champion Dave Robinson.

Above: Mixed fours champions, Mark and Jenny Rainsford.

Little athletics multi-event championship in the ACT Eight Cooma athletes competed in ACT Little A’s Multi-Event Champs on Saturday December 13.

Lilli Jauncey flew the colours in the U/10 Girls with a 12th placing out of 36 athletes with 377 points. Lilli produced two PB on the day with a five-second off her 800m best in 3:27.00s and other PB came in the long jump with a leap of 2.78m.

Maddy Stott performed extremely well in the U/11 competition with three PBs on the day and finishing with 612 points in sixth place out of 27 athletes. Maddy PB

in the 100m with 16.32s, then in the long jump with a leap of 3.46m and her 800m produced her third one which was her best performance of the day, knocking off 16 seconds from her old PB, clocking 3:13.98s. Maddy also placed first in her shot put event with a heave of 6.01m.

Damian Kennedy our U/8 representative posted some good performances to come 20th out of 47 Athletes. Damian’s point score was 315 for his four events.

Our U/9 Rep was Stephen (Smiley) Davis who came 21st out of 40 athletes. Stephen

gained a second in the shot put with a heave of 5.49m and also ran his heart out over the 800m to record a PB time of 3:31.56s. Stephen’s point score for his four events was 380 points.

Olo Brademann came in 11th overall with 660 points; Olo had an excellent run over the 800m of 2:48.55s (PB).

Jordan Davis had a mixed bag of results, PB in the 800m 3:51.75s and he fouled out in his favourite event, the discus. His point score suffered with this set back and he came 23rd with 368 points.

Burnum Brademann U/14 athlete picked up three PB’s on the day with excellent runs in the 90m Hurdles (20.90s), 800m (2:41.24s) and 4.18 Leap in the Long Jump. Burnum’s was 884 points and finished 11th overall.

James Harding our U/15 Rep came in sixth place with 1442 points which included two second placings, one in the 100m (12.86s PB) and again second in the long jump with 5.00m. James also had a season best in the discus with 20.39m.

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Wednesday December 24, 2014

Stallions welcome English recruits for 2014 season

By Matt Davies, North West Evening Mail.

Two rugby league players are swapping freezing Furness for the milder climes of Australia this winter to test their skills on the other side of the planet.

Gareth Knowles and his Ulverston team-mate Liam Saunders will be following in the footsteps of several other South Cumbrian players who have turned out for Cooma Stallions down the years.

The close association between the New South Wales club and Barrow rugby league circles began back in 1983 when former Craven Park scrum half Charlie Elkin – who had since emigrated to Australia – took over as first team coach at Cooma.

Then, on Elkin’s recommendation, two Stallions players – Craig Schofield and Mark Weston – headed over to Barrow for the 1984 season.

They befriended Dane Carter while playing for Barrow A-team, and Carter took them up on the offer of sampling rugby league Down Under.

This was in the days of English winter rugby, when the two nations’ seasons were played at different times of the year, and Carter spent the 1984 campaign with Cooma and helped them win the title for the first time.

A strong bond had been formed, and several other players have since packed their boots and made the long journey – either to the north west of England or Australia’s east coast.

In 1991 Carter’s brother Glen and Walney Cents player Paul Henderson turned out for Cooma, and Henderson has played a leading role in keeping the links alive.

The long-serving Cents player got back in touch with friends at Cooma through Facebook a few years back, and more players have headed in either direction since.

Askam pair Tom Holmes and Sam Dowsett represented the Stallions in the Country Rugby League Group 16 competition in 2013, and Dowsett is still living and playing rugby in Oz. And now hooker/prop Knowles and fellow Ulverston packman Saunders are set to wear the Cooma jersey.

Explaining the historic association between Cooma and the Barrow area, Schofield – who is now the Stallions’ club president – said: “The link between Barrow and Cooma goes back to 1983, but the link with English players first came about in 1977.

“The Stallions employed a player by the name of Tony Miller who in my recollection came from Warrington.

“This was a successful year as the team made the Grand Final. Then in 1983 the club was able

to get in contact with a guy by the name of Charlie Elkin.

He is from Barrow and was coach for the Stallions in 1983 season. It was then that Charlie recommended I should give the English league a go.

“I left after our season in ‘83 and spent four months playing for Barrow in their 1984 season, along with another guy, Mark Weston.

“It was a very enjoyable time and we stayed with Charlie’s parents. We met Dane Carter who indicated he would be interested in having a season with the Stallions in 1984.

“This was organised, and with Dane’s help we were able to take out the 1984 championship – this was a first for the Stallions.

“Since then we have sent players to Barrow and we have had a number of players come to Cooma for a season or two with the Stallions. Players like Dean Lynch (who is now our local mayor) Colin Shingles, Mark Kaufline, Bernie Shaw, Paddy McDonald and recently Mitch Simpson, to name a few, all played in Barrow with local amateur teams.

“The Barrow area have also sent out players. Dane Carter came for another year and his brothers Glen and Paul also had a season.

“We have also had the privilege of having big John Cunningham (former Barrow and England forward) spend

a few seasons with us and he was in charge of our reserve grade side during his time here.

“Paul Henderson also came over and just recently Sam Dowsett and Tom Holmes had successful stints with the Stallions.

“These guys stayed with me for the season. It was a successful year for the guys with Tom being one of our best and Sam taking out the Group’s Best and Fairest player for 2013.

“Sam is still in Australia and has had a season in Darwin.”

Added Schofield: “When I first went over we made lifelong friends and still stay in touch with guys like Dane Carter, Paul Henderson and Paul Niven (former Walney and Barrow A-team player).

“I have been back on three occasions and meet up with these guys each time and met Sam and Tom’s parents who I have kept in contact with.

“Sam’s parents, Di and Phil, made the trip to Australia in 2013 and stayed with us during their time here.

“We are looking forward to having Liam and Gareth experience a season with the Stallions and I am confident they will go away with some wonderful memories, as I did from my time in Barrow in 1984.

“I have to give Paul Henderson a big thank you as he is the main reason these guys have the opportunity to make contact with me and enable the Stallions to organise their time here.

“I have been president of the Stallions for the past five seasons and my connection with Paul has made it easier to get these things done.”

Henderson said: “I went out there in 1991 with Glen Carter and I really enjoyed it and ended up staying for the season and a bit of their spring.

“I managed to catch up with them again through Facebook a few years ago. I’m in contact with them quite regularly now.

“They were looking for a couple of players for next season and these two lads from Ulverston were keen to give it a go.

“They are paying for their own flights but Cooma are going to put them up in accommodation and try and find them work.

“They are going to take players every year now if they can find people who are prepared to go out.

“It’s a similar standard to first team rugby round here, and it’s a great experience.”

Ulverston players Gareth Knowles (left) and Liam Saunders (right) with their Cooma Stallions gear.

Pictured with them is Walney Central stalwart Paul Henderson, who has kept in touch with friends at the New South Wales club after spending a season with them in 1991.

Junior mixed basketball to return with a second comp The Junior mixed basketball finished on Monday with a round of three-on -three non mixed basketball.

This gave the boys the chance to show their attacking skills in the key area which they cannot do in the mixed.

The games produced some strong basketball with those pitted against each other trying to prove who were the best.

All games were played in good spirit.

Junior basketball Mini and Aussie Hoop basketball has been a huge success in 2014 with an increase of numbers across all divisions.

All players are to be commended on their sportsmanship and the way students from the different schools came together to play in teams with people they may not have known prior to the beginning of the season.

The increased enthusiasm of the players

resulted in the mixed competition being played for the first time Junior basketball usually finishes at the end of third term and returns the following year in second term.

However, 2015 will see it return in first term with another mixed competition before reverting back to boys and girls competitions for terms two and three.

I am hoping to begin a second mixed competition as well which would include

our miniball players.

Thank you to the players and to those parents/friends who put their hands up to help coach referee and to run the days for making it such a great year.

I look forward to seeing everyone in 2015.

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Lake Jindabyne Snow Dragons Wagga regatta

The Lake Jindabyne Snow Dragons recently travelled 17 paddlers but absolutely blitzed the 1st race and won and the fact that most of them had just stepped out of the mixed boat before immediately paddling again. to Wagga Wagga to compete in the Wagga Wagga by half a boat length.

In the second race they struggled a little with the heat The ladies still finished a very creditable third. In the Dragon Boat Challenge on Lake Albert. final we again had a great race to just miss the As it was the first regatta of the season we medals. Well done to the ladies. arrived early at Albert Park to help set up the If we had 20 paddlers I’m sure we would have gazebos and get ready for racing. taken Gold.

The Lake Jindabyne Snow Dragons teamed The Mens’ 10s also did really well. We had a up with the Nature Coast Dragon Boat Club second in the first heat, won the second heat and from Moruya to compete as a combined team. finished very strongly to take out a Bronze medal We had 17 paddlers and Nature Coast had 12. in the final. This is a great start to the season, Alan Davis and Lee Wellham acted as club and the Snow Dragons are looking to improve captains and organised the teams for racing. their results as the season progresses.

We had a full boat for the mixed plus four In other exciting news, the Lake Jindabyne reserves, a full boat for the Mens’ 10s and we Snow Dragons received a very generous donation had 17 paddlers for the ladies team. Given the from the owners of Serge’s Café, Nik and Claudia fact that it was the first time we had paddled as Exarhos. a combined team we did extremely well.

We thank them for their very generous donation The mixed team had a great start in Heat 1 but of $1000, the money will be put to good use for got a little off track in the course of the race and essential boat maintenance and to help the club finished a creditable third, only a second or two prepare for upcoming regattas including our own behind the winners.

In the second heat the mixed had a great regatta - The Flowing Festival in February 2015. race to win and so we were in the final. Again the team raced really well and had the lead 20m from the end but just got pipped at the post by Some of the Snow Dragons at Serge’s Cafe in Albury Wodonga - but second was a fantastic Jindabyne, who made a very generous donation to the club. result. Well done to all in the mixed.

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Adaminaby Campdraft Association held a very successful event last weekend, having postponed it from the week before due to wet weather.

As usual, there were some quality runs witnessed, with a special tribute through the ladies campdraft to support Breast Cancer Awareness.

Saturday night saw the drawing of the raffle and a fun night was had by all.

Finals were run on Sunday, with some quality runs once again the order of the day.

Pictured, Tim Hedger and Cash in the open.