The Monaro Post July 27, 2016

WEDNESDAY July 27, 2016

THE NEWSPAPER OF THE SNOWY MONARO REGION

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The Today Show was live from Thredbo’s Friday Flat on Monday morning. Showcasing the ski resort and the Alpine region, the Channel Nine morning show had a lot of fun taking to the slopes for skiing, snow yoga, Christmas in July and snowball fights. Pictured are hosts Karl Stefanovic, Sylvia Jeffreys, Richard Wilkins, Ross Greenwood and Natalia Cooper with the Today Show snow sculpture.

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Wednesday July 27, 2016

Radio 2XL opens new Cooma studio Last Wednesday night, the new Cooma premises of the region’s local radio station, were opened in Sharp Street.

The new facilities will give Radio 2XL a Cooma studio where it can better service clients from Cooma and surrounds.

The stations, AM 918 and SnowFm, will continue to broadcast from Jindabyne, but the Cooma studio gives clients a local base to deal with.

The opening was performed by Member for Eden-Monaro, Mike Kelly, who congratulated Kevin Blyton on his commitment

to independent news broadcasting in the region for the last 40 years.

In his address to the guests, Mr Blyton said he was proud to be able to continue a news room which provided a local news, not a syndicated news service.

Mr Blyton said the station would be celebrating its 80th birthday in 2017 and he looked forward to those celebrations.

Other speakers on the night included Snowy Monaro Regional Council administrator Dean Lynch and Bronnie Taylor, MLC.

Richard Wybrew, Kevin Blyton, Bronnie Taylor, Dean Lynch and Mike Kelly.

Below left: Ian Stott, Richard Wybrew and Craig Grant with guests Christine Parker and Rob Wolf.

Above: Keith and Sue Williams with Steve Ganitis and Jim Walker-Broose.

Mike Kelly addresses Kevin Blyton (right) and guests.

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Birdsnest Embraces Birdsnest wins third award positive body image Birdsnest has jumped on board the Body Image Movement. Sparked

by Adelaide mother of three, Taryn Brumfit, the movement is sweeping across the world to try and improve the way women see their bodies.

Hosting an event in Cooma on August 17 to screen the documentary ‘Embrace’, Birdsnest are inviting women of the region to come along for an empowering experience with a dance party and a question and answer session with Taryn thrown in.

Founder and CEO of Birdsnest Jane Cay says she first became aware of the movement back in 2014 when she saw Taryn’s Kickstarter video, asking for donations to fund the documentary.

Taryn has used her own story to highlight the negative way women feel about their bodies. Having entered into a body building competition to try and feel better about herself, Taryn worked hard to transform her body so it was ready for the competition. However even after the weight loss and bodybuilding, she found that she still didn’t like the way she looked. Once the competition was over, Taryn regained the weight she had lost and decided to turn to plastic surgery to achieve the ‘perfect body’.

After realising the message she would be sending to her young daughter about body image, Taryn cancelled her appointment and asked herself “What if I could live happily with my body?�

Posting non-traditional before and after photos of her body on Facebook, she made global headlines and the Body Image Movement began. “There were so many elements of Taryn’s message that really struck a chord with what we’re trying to do here at Birdsnest. Even though I know we’ve always had the right intention I just knew that if we looked in the mirror we could do it better,� says Jane, “We have such a privilege to be talking to so many women across our Birdsnest community and we feel that Embrace is a message we need to share.�

Becoming part of the Body Image Movement founded by Taryn, Birdsnest have made some important changes. They are making sure to use a diverse range of models to represent the beauty of women of all shapes and sizes. There will be no more photoshopping of their images, unless it is to improve a garment.

They are also selling the Embrace merchandise, with the proceeds going to support the Body Image Movement.

To get involved, come along to the Embrace event at the Multifunction Centre at 7pm on Wednesday August 17. Tickets are $25 and include the movie ticket, Q&A session with Taryn, champagne, popcorn and a dance party afterwards. Tickets are available online through www.eventbrite.com. au.

Railway carriages vandalised in Cooma A young person is assisting in police enquiries after some train carriage windows were smashed at the Cooma Monaro Railway. The vandalism is believed to have occurred at 10.15am on Monday 25 July. Three individuals were observed on site throwing objects at a carriage. Three windows were broken as a result.

Police are continuing to concentrate on licensed premises in

the Snowy Monaro as part of ‘Operation Bar’.

High police presence will continue throughout the ski season in the Alpine and Monaro regions.

Emergency services were kept busy in the mountains last Friday after strong winds and heavy rain hit the region.

The Snowy River SES was called out to assist damaged ski lodges at Charlotte Pass and Guthega, which were subject to flooding and

Birdsnest has won its third Online Retail Industry Award at a presentation in Sydney last week.

Satisfyingly for founder Jane Cay, Birdsnest has this year won the Best Customer Service category.

Ms Cay said Birdnest had been in very good company for the award, competing with national companies renowned for their service.

She said the Birdsnest team was customer-focussed, with a every member recognising the

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Birdsnest team members are encouraged to have their say – Ms Cay has weekly reviews through which all the team can be aware of and can discuss feedback received.

Pictured: Jane Cay and the Birdsnest team at the ORIA presentation in Sydney last week.

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Wednesday July 27, 2016

Vincenzo enjoying Lions exchange to Monaro High School All the way from southern Italy, Vincenzo Rotondi is currently on exchange at Monaro High School.

Visiting Australia for six weeks through the Lions International Youth Exchange Program, Vincenzo is enjoying experiencing Australian life.

Making the most of the area, Vincenzo was given a complimentary pass for Perisher ski fields and was donated some gear

by Rhythm Snowsports. Vincenzo is a keen skier and loved being able to enjoy the slopes here in Australia.

He has also gone to the coast to visit Potoroo Palace in Pambula to check out some native wildlife, and up to Canberra to visit the Royal Australian Mint and Questacon.

One of the biggest differences Vincenzo has been struck by during his visit is the vastness of our country. He says the distance between towns is much farther than he is used to. He also says that due to the dense population in Italy, people tend to live in apartments and high rise buildings, rather than having their own houses and back yards.

He has also found the school experience to be very different. In Italy, he begins his day at 8am and finishes at 1pm without breaking for recess or lunch.

The Cooma Lions Club is enjoying hosting Vincenzo on his visit to Australia, and is keen to invite local young people to apply for the exchange. With the choice of country up to the applicant, there possibilities are endless. The exchange program provides a safe and unforgettable opportunity to have an experience of a lifetime.

The last young person from Cooma who took part in the Lions International Youth exchange was Peter Craze who went to Canada in 2014. To ask about the program, contact Lee Riley on 0427 368 350.

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Wednesday July 27, 2016

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The Today Show hits the slopes at Thredbo

Above and below: Many visitors took the opportunity to get photos with The Today Show co-host, Sylvia Jeffreys.

Right: Tackling Karl Stefanovic, The Today Show was full of laughs.

Channel Nine’s popular morning program, The Today Show broadcasted live from Thredbo on Monday morning.

Working with Destination NSW, it was the first trip the show had made to the resort, with the hosts rugging up for a freezing morning on Friday Flat.

Hosts Karl Stefanovic, Sylvia Jeffreys, Richard Wilkins, Ross Greenwood, Natalia Cooper and Tim Gilbert were all there for the broadcast, with usual cohost Lisa Wilkinson off on leave.

Arriving on Saturday to film segments for the show, the team really enjoyed their time in the area.

“We’ve had so much fun,” said Sylvia, “I’m a snowboarder so I’ve had a great time getting to do that over the weekend. I also had a ski lesson which was really funny.”

“We love getting on the road and showcasing the beautiful areas Australia has to offer. To be able to show people places they may not have been before is really great.”

Most of the other hosts were keen skiers and gladly took to the slopes for a few runs over the weekend and on Monday. They also had the opportunity to check out some local restaurants and bars, which Sylvia said they really enjoyed.

From snow yoga, snow bicycles to Christmas in July and snowball fights, the Today Show covered

it all. Snowboarding Olympic medallist Torah Bright was also there to chat with the team.

The show was due to broadcast from Thredbo on Monday July 18, but the terrorist attack in Nice delayed the show with Karl flying over to France to cover the story.

After flooding washed away most of the snow last week, there was a fresh dumping of 15cm overnight on Sunday. The runs were looking great for the broadcast, with fresh snow falling for most of the morning show starting at 5.30am. Wrapping up at 9am, the team quickly packed up to jump on a flight from the Snowy Mountains Airport back to Sydney.

THE COOMA TOWN BAND O F T HE T H E H I S T O RY ARO S N OW Y M O N N REGI O

Very little historic material material, either in print or on the internet, is available to the researcher interested in bands on the Monaro.

Some people have posted photos on various sites, but there still remains a dearth of information on dates when the bands were formed, founding members, etc.

Cooma Band, for example, regrouped in 1983; information prior to that is almost non existent; Bombala had a brass band around the turn of the 320th century, as did Delegate.

The Cooma Town Band was, in its heyday, a very popular addition to most functions.

It was extremely active and central to the social life of Cooma and surrounding districts and played one or two times a week at events such as football matches, local agricultural shows, or in the rotunda in the centre of the park on evenings and weekends.

The band frequently travelled with train loads of fans to sporting matches in other towns, usually Queanbeyan, Nimmitabel or Bombala, or to give recitals in From left; Ted Nichols, bandmaster, remarkable in that he had hearing difficulties; 4th bottom row, their parks or grand stands.

Frank Norris (trombone); 5th bottom row a well-known local businessman and local philanthropist, The trains typically left Cooma at 6am and returned Joseph Hawkins (known as Dud) EE Euphonium, 2nd bottom row; Kitch McDonald (instrument and position uncertain in photo); at midnight.

Edward Nicholls, (known as Boysie) baritone horn, 6th middle row; Les Roberts (instrument and position in photo uncertain) local barber; Always fully subscribed, the band had some turnover Fred Allen (cornet, position in photo uncertain): and Mr Leggitt (no instrument, marched ahead as drum major, position in photo uncertain). in members as families moved out of the area. About half of the members were long-term and the historical society has been able to identify some in this If anyone is able to identify/confirm the identities of these men, or would like to have their knowledge of the local bands recorded, please contact Chris Batten, Cooma Monaro Historical Society: nalbaugh@gmail.com photo, taken circa 1930.

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Wednesday July 27, 2016

Asbestos closes Jindabyne Christmas in July at nursing home Landfill temporarily Jindabyne Landfill was closed last week after an asbestos scare.

The site was potentially contaminated with loose fill asbestos inappropriately disposed at the landfill by a customer.

Council officers investigated the situation and all the appropriate authorities have been notified.

“Safety of the community and our staff in situations such as this, is of the utmost importance, which is why the landfill was closed immediately upon discovery of the asbestos”, said General Manager Joseph

Vescio. The facility was reopened on Friday morning after the potential hazard had been eliminated with all probable material contained.

Council thanks the community for their cooperation during the closure period.

“We apologise for any inconvenience caused to customers during the busy winter season.

“Thank you to those staff that worked diligently yesterday to ensure the site is safe and operating again as quickly as possible”, Mr Vescio said.

Residents, family and staff celebrated Christmas in July at Sir William Hudson Memorial centre last Friday.

Traditional fare was on offer for lunch, accompanies by Christmas decorations and good cheer.

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NSW Police has released a new online option for reporting non-urgent matters.

Launched on June 15, the public can now report lost property, intentional damage or graffiti and theft via the NSW Police Force Community Portal. Once a report is made, updates can be made and received through the portal. If more information is required, the reporter will be contacted directly by the police.

The portal is designed to improve customer service and the entire customer experience when reporting such matters.

Users must have a MyServiceNSW account to access the portal, which is available through a website, or as an application (app) on smart devices.

NSW Police Commissioner Andrew Scipione said the Community Portal would not replace the ability for people to report these types of crimes in person or on the phone, but will add another convenient online reporting tool.

“This resource is about recognising the changing needs of the community we serve and the ever-increasing role technology plays in their day-to-day lives,” Commissioner Scipione said.

“The platform is easy to use – providing the user with step-by-step instructions – and can be accessed via a range of devices anywhere with an Internet connection.

“I can also assure those making a report that the information you provide is strictly confidential and is stored securely as you make your way through the reporting process.

“Lodging a report via the Community Portal can be completed in a matter of minutes, it’s incredibly efficient and you’ll be notified once your report has been received.

“The portal also facilitates two-way communication between officers, PoliceLink and the person reporting – so they can be kept informed should their report require further investigation,” Commissioner Scipione said.

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Lions District Governor pays Cooma a visit The Lions Club District Governor Sharon Bishop was welcomed with a civic reception ceremony at the council chambers in Cooma last week.

Having only been the District Governor for about a month, Mrs Bishop has hit the ground running. She has already been to visit many clubs throughout the district, which ranges from the south west of Sydney to the Monaro and Snowy Mountains. Taking the day to look at the projects the Cooma Lions Club is currently working on in our community, Mrs Bishop was impressed with the golden service the club was providing Cooma and surrounds.

Mrs Bishop has been involved in Lions for 22 years and is very passionate about it. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Being a part of Lions is really a win win,â&#x20AC;? she says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s feel-good and everyone involved is really friendly. You feel great helping out your community and get a great sense

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Mrs Bishop is also really passionate about the Leo Club, which is the group for young Lions members. She was pleased to see what an active group of members Coomaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Leo Club has and particularly praised Taya Evans who won the public speaking section of the National Leo of the Year competition.

In attendance at the civic reception were representatives of Lions Clubs from Nimmitabel, Jindabyne, Berridale and Bombala, the Snowy Monaro Regional Council, local emergency services, Country Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Association, Coomaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rotary Club and Snowy Hydro.

Visiting Lions Club District Governor Sharon Bishop with some members of the Cooma Leo Club.

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Wednesday July 27, 2016

Southern Phone Happy Hour at the Bowlo appoints new head

Council had the pleasure of holding a civic reception on behalf of the Cooma Lions Club on Wednesday 20 July. The District Governor, Sharon Bishop, was welcomed by staff, school leaders, members of the Cooma Leo Club, members from Cooma Rotary Club, CWA, some local representation committee members and other community representatives. It was a great event and a good chance to let our hair down and catch up.

As you may have seen, there are currently two Green Army teams working with our community groups. One crew is currently working with Bredbo Landcare on their Wattle Park Drive project doing revegetation work, monitoring and controlling weed infestations.

The other crew is working with Upper Murrumbidgee Demonstration Reach at the Bumbalong Gravel pit doing similar jobs. We have also tasked them with cutting and painting woody weeds in areas like Lambie Gorge and Cooma Back Creek. The Green Army Teams are making a huge impact on the area – thank you for all your hard work, you are making a difference.

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Council’s youth workers put together a series of activities over the school holidays that proved popular with our youth. The activities included an underage dance party, cooking classes, painting of a mural, a pop-up cinema and many more. This is a project that I support whole-heartedly - I believe we need to provide these activities for our kids to encourage social behaviours, engagement and educational activities. These programmes are excellent and are providing teenagers with a strong sense of self-esteem and wellbeing which is essential for their development.

Council would also like to thank Regional Arts NSW who funded the arts project. We have received excellent feedback from young people and the community so this is an initiative that I would like to see run in the future.

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living and working here.

Kristy has recently given the restaurant a makeover, introducing some comfy lounges to cuddle up on out of the cold. The Bowling Club is also a family friendly restaurant, with great kids meals and a fun play room too.

Open from Thursday to Sunday at 5.30pm for dinner and from 12pm to 2pm for lunch on weekends, it’s the new place to go for a yummy bistro meal.

So grab your mates on a Saturday night and head to the Bowlo for a great deal, delicious meal and a friendly atmosphere.

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It has been a very busy and exciting time at Snowy Monaro Regional Council. I’ve been invited to attend many functions right across the region and it is absolutely fantastic to see so many community groups organising some great events. There is so much happening out there that is hard to keep up with everyone!

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landscape within Australia.”

David has a history of community involvement, having been an inaugural commissioner for AFL – Central Victoria, Chairman of a Victorian Football League Club and various governance roles in primary and secondary schools.

He said “I’ve been active in community based sport and education for many years which I think aligns very well with the community ethos of Southern Phone” Outgoing Managing Director Mark Warren will remain at Southern Phone until mid-August to help in the handover.

He said, “It has been a privilege to work with the staff and the Board at Southern Phone.

“The success of the business is the consequence of the efforts of the people who work at Southern Phone.

“I am retiring with the business in good shape, and I want to acknowledge the efforts of everybody.

“I wish David and the Board and the Staff, every success in the future.”

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great heights. Having worked as CEO of Bendigo Bank subsidiary Community Telco Australia, and in marketing and business development roles with SingTel Optus, David brings more than 20 years’ industry experience to Southern Phone.

David, a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, said, “It is an absolute pleasure to join the Southern Phone team.

“The business’s foundations are very solid. The company has enjoyed great success by focusing on customer service and regional communities.

“I look forward to consolidating and building on these core pillars, as well as embracing new opportunities that will result from the changing telecommunications

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Southern Phone Company Ltd is pleased to announce it has appointed David Joss as Managing Director, effective from July 1, 2016.

David is succeeding Mark Warren, who is retiring after leading the organisation for two years.

Chairman Bill Hilzinger said, “After an extensive executive search, the Board is very pleased to have David take the reins of Southern Phone.

“He brings extensive regional-focused telecommunications experience and will play an enormous role in building on the business’s achievements.

“Mark has really set the business up for success over the past couple of years, and we believe that David is the right person to take it forward to

The Cooma Bowling Club is putting on a new Saturday deal – Happy Hour.

Grab a schooner for $4 and a great bistro meal for $10 between 6pm and 7pm.

Kristy has been the cook at the Bowling Club since January. Previously working in the kitchen at The Tourist Café and at the Ex Services Club, Kristy is excited to be running her own business for the first time.

“I love working for myself,” she says, “Being able to create my own menu is really exciting.”

With the usual bistro classics of delicious schnitzel, fish and chips and juicy steaks, Kristy also changes her specials every week.

Cooking for many years, Kristy moved to Cooma from Ulladulla in 2001 to be closer to family, and besides the cold, she really enjoys

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The Monaro Early Intervention Service (MEIS) is through MEIS. There is also a range of therapy services for a registered provider with the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and while there are children with developmental delays and learning some major changes for families and for MEIS, it is difficulties that are available to families as private clients on a ‘fee for service’ basis. business as usual.

If you would like to know more about MEIS “We’ve been preparing for this change for a long time now and have everything in place for the please contact us 6-8 Hill Street, Cooma | E: meis@snowy.net.au | NDIS roll out from 1 st July” said Rhonda Howie, MEIS General Manager, “We are excited about P:02 6452 7424 the changes and are looking forward to providing services and supports for the children and families Pictured back: Rhonda Howie and Debbie of our region” Girling; front: Georgia Nelson-Tyers, Belinda MEIS is a community based local service that Bucknell, Justine McKeogh and Bettina Barber. has been providing early intervention support to children with a disability or developmental delay since 1997.

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Platypus spotting project about to take to the waters We are coming up on a big month of platypus spotting in the Bombala district!

The Snowy Monaro Regional Council will be conducting a platypus survey project in August, with all of the information collected being sent onto both the Australian Platypus Conservatory, and to the group that is conducting a platypus survey in the Cooma area.

Those interested simply need to collect a Platypus Spotters Recording Sheet from the Visitors Information Centre in Bombala, and they can start spotting!

Participants record the date, time, location and number of platypus they spot in the Bombala

district throughout August, and then return the form to the VIC by September 2.

Name and contact details are also supplied so that all sheets can then go into a draw for a very special platypus themed prize pack.

A great many locals regularly spot platypus as they walk to work, run around the river track or go fishing around the district, so why not help out the platypus population by getting these sightings down on paper.

A platypus spotting project is about to get underway throughout the Bombala district.

Your say on Crown land use and control in NSW An Upper House committee, chaired by the Paul Green MLC of the Christian Democratic Party, is inquiring into Crown land in NSW. Mr Green said, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The people of NSW value Crown land as a public asset. It covers approximately 42 per cent of the state and as is home to a variety of important natural features and facilities such as parks, beaches, waterways and sports groundsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The inquiry was established to investigate the adequacy of community input and consultation regarding the commercial use and disposal of Crown land. The committee will also be considering the benefits of active use and management of Crown land as well as the most appropriate and effective measures for protecting it.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;In addition, the inquiry will consider the extent of Aboriginal Land Claims over Crown land and opportunities to increase Aboriginal involvement in its managementâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, Mr Green stated.

The committee is currently accepting submissions and the closing date is Sunday 24 July 2016.

The committee will then hold public hearings in Sydney, the Shoalhaven, Dubbo, Ballina, Newcastle and Gosford. Details of these hearings are available on the committeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website: www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/gpsc6.

The committee is due to report by October 13, 2016.

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Kelly wins portfolio Member for Eden-Monaro Mike Kelly has been appointed Shadow Assistant Minister for Defence Industry and Support â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am very pleased to have been appointed to the position of Shadow Assistant Minister for Defence Industry and Support, giving me the opportunity to continue my near thirty-year service in Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s national securityâ&#x20AC;?, he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I look forward to bringing to bear my experience in Somalia, Bosnia, Timor Leste, Iraq and Afghanistan, in government in the roles of Parliamentary Secretary for Defence and Minister for Defence Materiel and as security adviser to the Leader of the Opposition Bill Shorten. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am also delighted to be working with Richard Marles, Amanda

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Cooma School of Music annual competition winners Cooma Music School held its 11th annual music competition last Sunday with over 60 entrants taking part.

The competition was open to all ages; all solos, groups and ensembles, and all instruments.

The calibre of competition was of a very high standard, making it difficult for the judges to select 16 finalists to take part in a concert on Sunday evening.

The finalists were: Ella Mrsic – Piano Primary and Strings Primary Mia Mrsic – Piano Secondary and Strings Secondary Isobel Walker – Voice Primary Rachel Bennett – Woodwint/Brass Olo Brademann – Classical Guitar Primary Dante Clavijo – Classical Guitar Secondary Darcy Clayton – Clsasical Guitar Secondary Brademann Brothers – Instrumental Ensemble Laila Bradshaw – Voice Secondary

Matilda Rose – Voice Secondary Emma and Matilda – Group Voice Secondary Nancy Groves – Voice Open Shelby Grace – Original Secondary Timothy Cooke – Original Open

Award winners: Frank Scott Music Award for any concert band instrument – Woodwind/ Brass/Percussion – Rachell Bennett.

Russell and Jackie Fox Music Award for most outstanding primary performance – Olo Brademann.

PD Murphy award for strings – Violin, Viola or Cello – Mia Mrsic.

Peter de Jager Piano Prize presented

by Viv Minell – Mia Mrsic.

Narrawong Classical Guitar Award – Dante Clarijo.

Ron Cox Music Award – Laila Bradshaw.

Original Composition Award – Shelby Grace Matilda Rose and the Brademann Brothers took out the People’s Choice award.

Above: Allan Spencer from Cooma School of Music with judges Marian Budof - Head of Music at Alfred Deakin High School, Canbera, Rock legend guitarist Gunther Gorman and Graham French, tenor in the Australian Opera.

Below: The finalists of the Cooma Music Competition.

Above: Allan Spencer and winner of the Original Compsition Award Shelby Grace.

Below: Allan Spencer with the winner of the Narrawong Classical Guitar Award Dante Clarijo.

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Lower Bendoc Road upgrade now complete

Picture: Snowy Monaro Regional Council Administrator Dean Lynch, John Barilaro MP and Snowy Monaro Regional Council Deputy Director of Service Delivery Peter Sullivan at Lower Bendoc Road.

Major road works along the Lower Bendock Road have been completed, the Member for Monaro John Barilaro announced last week Mr Barilaro joined the Administrator for Snowy Monaro Regional Council Dean Lynch and Snowy Monaro Regional Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Deputy Director of Service Delivery Peter Sullivan to inspect the work this week.

The work comprised more than 2.8 kilometres of upgrades along Lower Bendoc Road from Delegate to its intersection with Haydens Bog Road.

Mr Barilaro said the project received a total of $854,000 in funding under the NSW Governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Restart NSW Fixing Country Roads fund. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The funding was used to widen the road and make it stronger to handle current and increases in B-Double timber truck haulage volumes,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; said Mr Barilaro. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The upgrade will make this

section of road safer for road users and ensure better connectivity between this local road and the Monaro Highway. This will play a large role in transport efficiency to the Eden Port, saleyards and timber mills.â&#x20AC;?

Lower Bendoc Road is a major heavy haulage timber transport route primarily used to transport locallysourced pine and native timber, as well as timber sourced mainly from Victorian forests.

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Young @ Art returns to Cooma Each year Snowy Monaro Arts Council brings outstanding performers to Cooma from within Australia and from overseas.

But each year the longrunning not-for-profit group also celebrates the talents of local performers by hosting â&#x20AC;&#x153;Young@ Artâ&#x20AC;?, a concert to showcase young performers.

This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s concert is Wednesday August 3 at 7:30pm at the Anglican Parish Hall in Cooma, and there will be some fantastic musicians on show.

The program is being finalised, but among the entertainers are: pianists David Courtis, Jana Munclinger, Luke Smith and Caleb Vanderhout; violinists Ayumi Bailey and Mia Mrsic; some of the Cooma Dance Co. dancers;

guitarist Darcy Clayton; drummer Joel Wybrew, and: vocalists Craysha Coote and Jessica Lee. Some of these names are wellknown, not just because the young people are talented but some also have very talented parents and grandparents too, who have been performing locally for many years.

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Practical teaching experience for local students The Cooma Universities Centre Bachelor of Education students have commenced their first round of professional placement.

Our students have been placed in schools around the Monaro area including: Cooma North Public School, Cooma Public School, Nimmitabel Public School and St Patrick’s Parish School.

The CUC is extremely grateful to local schools for their enthusiasm and participation in hosting the pre-service teachers.

The student cohort began their studies in January, 2015 at the CUC via “Distance With Assistance” which is a combination of online learning and face-to-face tutorials.

Students will be undertaking their placement during school terms 3 and 4 this year with a series of one day a week observations during Term 3 and a full fortnight of teaching during Term 4.

Lauren Swain, who is currently placed at Nimmitabel Public School, has said that she is enjoying the positive and community minded nature of being at a small school.

If you are interested in studying a Bachelor of Education, or any other tertiary degree, pop in and see us at the Cooma Universities Centre.

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Numbers are growing for the pro-brumby rally in Sydney next week.

People power might just stop what seems to be a totally excessive cull of our Snowy Brumbies.

Not many people attended an information session on the cull plan, either in Queanbeyan or Jindabyne last weekend.

This could be because the meetings weren’t widely advertised, one suspects.

It could also be that holding such a meeting in the middle of the day in the middle of winter might not have been the most convenient time for many people.

This wild weather serves to remind us all of two things: 1. It’s winter; 2. It’s the Monaro – cope with it!

The Postman never ceases to be amazed at the level of stupidity demonstrated by so many motorists at this time of year.

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Locals need to step up Editor, Henry-David Thoreau once proclaimed “in wildness is preservation of the world”.

That included wild animals.

So I find it hard to understand why the Cooma councillors, the churches, the chamber of commerce, all businesses and even the high schools, etc, are not paying heed or saying very little about the planned murder of brumbies soon to take place on their doorsteps.

Nobody cares about the environment more than me but to slaughter innocent animals because it is deemed there are too many of them for a certain area is mindless to extreme.

It is the easy and worse still, unimaginative way out.

As Einstein said ”a lack of imagination is worse than a lack of intelligence”. I agree.

I expect a lack of imagination from government departments but not of caring locals.

The ski season is largely a shallow endeavour doing more harm to the environment than wild horses.

It comes and goes as does the football season.

But the brumbies have been and are a living, loving breathing fixture of the Snowy Mountains, been so for 150 years.

Such colour, dignity, heritage and beauty will be brought to its knees

if the locals don’t step up and say “they’re ours and we will deal with it”.

Anyone who is concerned with the fate of these horses would do well to read “In Search of Wild Brumby” by Michael Keenan, particularly chapter six “They was beautiful”.

It is about the wilful, horrendous, cowardly massacre of 500 horses in Guy Fawkes National Park in 2001. These brumbies had been looked after by the local cattlemen for decades. The old, sick or inbred had been culled. The 500 horses were fine specimens indeed. They were mowed down from helicopters – mares with foals or in foal included.

There were no exceptions.

They were crucified, bashed, maimed and left to rot. It broke a million hearts. Does this sound like a government department to you?

Does this sound just?

Well, the Cooma population must say and do more. If anybody shoots a horse just to keep his job he has blood on his hands.

If the culling is not avoided, as a people we are guilty of not doing enough and preservation of the world as we know it is doomed.

I rest my case Greg O’Donoghue Bendoc.

Contradictory policies Editor,

90 per cent of Anzac horses in the park.

There’s no doubt about the state Pretty contradictory, I would Government closing down the dog suggest. racing business because of so many greyhounds being killed.

Roger Sands, Yet on the other hand allowing the Cooma Kosciuszko State Park to slaughter

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POST & RAIL

Wednesday July 27, 2016

Test for asbestos Editor, These days, there’s a test for almost every health threat imaginable: mammograms; blood pressure checks; even bowel cancer screening kits you can mail in for testing.

But there’s one test you won’t read about in a doctor’s waiting room, and it could save your life.

Loose-fill asbestos testing is being offered by the State Government for free until August 1 across more than 60 local government areas, in a bid to eradicate the threat from New South Wales homes.

I deal with the effects of asbestos-related disease every day in my job – it is an invisible killer; a ticking timebomb with no cure that only shows symptoms after it’s too late.

Taking up the government’s free loose-fill asbestos testing offer will save you more than $1,000, but could also potentially save you and your family’s lives.

Register before it’s too late: www.loosefillasbestos.nsw. gov.au or call 13 77 88.

Tim Gauci Senior Asbestos Lawyer Slater and Gordon

Riposte Lisa Ashurst You have got to hand it to Murphy’s Law. It never fails, does it?

Like during all the recent rain we’ve had here and the washing on the line just getting as wet as it could get. Not one to dwell on life’s little hiccups, I figured I may as well make the most of the rain by taking the indoor plants out to enjoy it and lo and behold…the rain stopped and we saw some actual sunshine! Logic dictated I leave the plants out there until the washing dried. Which I did, and it did.

It’s a bit like when you choose a nice clear sunny day to wash the car and the very moment you finish drying and buffing that baby to a nice gleam is when the clouds will appear out of nowhere and dump their load all over your hard work (unless you have garaged the car immediately after, in which case you won’t see a single drop!). It’s the same thing though with windows. Thoroughly wash every window around the house and you can guarantee you’ll see the raindrops begin spattering the glass before you have even finished admiring how lovely and clear they look. Really hate it when that happens.

But why does that always happen? Is there something in car cleaners, Windex and laundry detergent that reacts with the air around you, which then floats up into the atmosphere to create instant rainclouds? What is it that indoor plants do when they are taken outside that turns the rain off?

Why couldn’t I have had just 24 hours to admire my sparkling windows? Just one day, you know?

I don’t think that’s asking a lot. However, it doesn’t just happen to me. I have heard others voicing the same complaints which means I’m not a lone victim here of weird stuff, which is a relief.

On the other hand, it’s still a bit perplexing. Like, it’s a given that when I endeavour to do certain things it will bring on a change in the weather no matter how sneakily I do them. Like when I really need that washing to dry, so it rains suddenly and very heavily. Until I take the indoor plants out anyway. But the almost dry washing is dripping again by then! Oddly, taking the plants out before I hang the wash that I need to dry ASAP is no guarantee, as what usually happens then is that the skies open big time and I have to rush the plants inside again before they drown and if I’m lucky, the things on the line don’t pull free of their pegs to plop onto the ground because they are so weighted down with water. On the plus side though, heavy rain like that does a lovely job on power-cleaning the windows… A really good job actually!

So maybe it’s sort of okay. Sort of…

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Callous decision and ineptitude Editor, This week marked the centenary of the disaster that was the Battle of Fromelles.

Modern Australians and in particular the media have a duty to those who fought there to accurately present the facts surrounding this tragedy. The Monaro Post, 20 July, The Postman Calls, stated ‘Five thousand died on one night at Fromelles...’ this is incorrect. 5,533 Australians were casualties of which 1,927 were killed.

Most commentators and main stream media apportion the blame to the British generals and in particular to General Haking.

The Commander of the 5th Australian Division was an Australian, Major J.W. General McCay. McCay had been a lawyer and Federal politician, quite capable of presenting a case but failed to argue the stupidity of repeating previous failed British attacks over this same ground.

McCay’s next disgrace was to forbid a truce following the battle to allow the rescue of the wounded who lay dying over the next three days in the baking sun in No Man’s Land.

The retired Australian Army History Unit’s head, Dr Roger Lee published The Battle of Fromelles in 2010 yet failed to mention McCay’s decision regarding a truce, likewise the speeches and commentary at Fromelles yesterday were heavily laced with ‘sacrifice, duty and honour’ but not a mention of McCay. My grandfather Clayton E. Davis DSO, MC, MID was one of those wounded at Fromelles.

He survived but one can only wonder how many hundreds of other wounded Australians would have survived but for McCay’s callous decision and ineptitude.

Lest we forget.

Peter H Davis PhD Student – Military History, ADFA

TAFE system should be retained Editor, RE: The Minister for Skills in the Baird Government.

In Hansard on the 22 June he said “ Youth unemployment is an areas we must tackle. In yesterday’s budget, the government announced a $100 million initiative to tackle your unemployment in this state under the Smart and Skilled initiative. We will be working with Non – government organisation “ ie shonky for profit private providers. ( I have sent a letter to Mike Baird about one of these shonky for Profit private providers).

On the 13 July Daily Telegraph John Barilaro said “Back-office jobs will be slashed and TAFE campuses sold off in a multimillion dollar restructure of TAFE that NSW Minister for Skills John Barilaro calls a “once-in-a-generation reform”.

Ten autonomous institutes within TAFE will be merged into a single, multicampus entity, and a new digital education headquarters created in regional NSW

to deliver more online and in-workplace training in a move the government says will expand TAFE’s reach and reverse the huge recent decline in enrolments.

Surprise Surprise !!!!in Saturday July 23 Sydney Morning Herald page 4 there is an advertisement for Five Regional TAFE General Managers. Instead of 10 there is 5.

Selling a TAFE college in the Bush spells the death knell for a country town, especially those with high youth unemployment. TAFE colleges are the only institute where affordable and recognized vocational courses are taught.

This is the first place where workers who are made redundant seek help to be retrained instead of having to go to shonky top-dollar private providers.

So TAFE was set-up to provide an affordable public education throughout NSW for the young and disadvantaged, as well as providing a ‘second chance’ for Australians hungry for new skills in our fast developing industrialised nation.

A technological revolution was underway

and it needed the highly skilled workers TAFE was about to provide.

TAFE was not set up as a not-for-profit all, or money-making organisation to compete against shonky private providers as championed by Liberal State and Federal Governments.

The only “profit” intended by earlier governments was a talent-bank for the entire country, both for corporations and citizens alike.

To relieve this pressure from young people and to ensure the high standard of Australian tradespeople is maintained, all Certificate III course (Trade Courses) should only be run by TAFE colleges nationwide.

Consequently the public will have confidence that when they engage a plumber, electrician, builder motor mechanic, or other tradespeople, their services will be of a high and safe standard.

Tony Morrissey BSc (ENG) UNSW, SMIEEE, MIE AUST CPENG Chifley NSW

Wild horse information day at Jindabyne Few people attended at information Submissions can be posted to the region and seats can be booked with day on the NPWS draft wild horse Project Officer Deanne Kennedy on 0427 403 603. management plan at Jindabyne on Kosciuszko National Park Sunday.

Wild Horse Management Plan Review, Pictured at the information session for Another meeting will be held at Tumut National Parks and Wildlife Service the NPWS draft wild horse management this Saturday.

PO Box 2228 plan in Jindabyne last Sunday are, from The day was designed for the public JINDABYNE, NSW 2627 left, Regional Manager Southern Region to ask questions about the plan and how Supporters of the Snowy Brumby have Mick Pettitt, Director Metropolitan and they can make submissions. organised a rally in Sydney to be held on Mountains Tom Bagnat, Area Manager Attendees were able to refer to Tuesday August 2.

Southern Region Pam O’Brien and Area documentation used in the formulation Buses will be travelling from around Manager Murrumbidgee, Steve Cathcart. of the draft plan of management, including maps of the region indicating horse populations.

Director of Metropolitan and Mountains, Tom Bagnat, said the draft plan will change as submissions are received. He urged members of the public to prepare submissions which offer other ideas and methods of control, rather than just stating they are opposed to recommendations in the plan.

Submissions can be made up to August 19 and can be made online at www.environment.nsw. gov.au/protectsnowies.

Submissions can be emailed to Kosciuszko.wildhorseplan@ environment.nsw.gov.au

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Wednesday July 27, 2016

NEWS

Wake up and smell the… garbage

U3A

University of the Third Age Welcome to U3A’s first column I thought it would be a good idea to start at the beginning and give you an introduction as to when and where U3A began..

U3A stands for University of the Third Age – a title not be taken literally. There are no academic qualifications assignments or examinations and no awards except a pat on the back.

U3A is a worldwide movement where retired people, from all walks of life, in their “third age” of active retirement - after childhood, employment and parenting, get together to teach and learn from each other.

The first Universite du Troisieme Age (UTA) was founded in Toulouse, France in February 1973 by Pierre Vellas. In 1981, Peter Laslett and Michael Young established the first British University of the Third Age. The movement has spread throughout the world.

U3A’s are community based, not for profit groups, which aim to utilise skills and abilities of the members themselves. The curriculum of each U3A group is determined by the needs and preferences of its members and the resources available to it. Each U3A is responsible for its own expenses, mainly met from individual membership fees.

Now that you are informed about U3A. I can assure you that we are fulfilling those requirements here in Cooma.

We have many courses that you, as a member, can attend eg., Shakespeare, French, computing, ipad, silk painting, ukulele. Poetry, music appreciation, mosaics, crochet and craft, cycling,digital photography, investing and online trading, using a tablet or Iphone.

To join one or many of our classes, the fee is $40 per year.

For further information about times for the classes please look on our website: www.snowymountains.u3anet.org.au/noticeboard or email: secretary@snowymountains.u3anet.org.au Alternatively drop into the SMU3A Shed which is between Liquor Land and Your House at 75a Sharp Street Cooma.

A new class begins on Sunday 10th July at 11am.

Freda will be teaching Decoupage.

More news next month regards Bet Braden Publicity Officer- betbraden@hotmail.com

75a Sharp St, Cooma

Elle Mackintosh Murder evidence, false teeth, cash, diamond rings and pumpkin patches are just a few things Doug Snowden has seen in his time. Working as the Cooma Landfill Operation Manager for the past 26 years, Doug’s career has been an interesting one.

Born in old Adaminaby, Doug started out at a butcher in old Jindabyne, where he stayed for 25 years. He worked for a Hungarian man called Frank Ripszan who became like a father to Doug.

“He would always tell me, ‘always be a good bloke’,” said Doug, “When I started out, I worked there from daylight til dark for three pounds a week.”

Doug recalls that there was also a German butcher in Jindabyne.

“Frank used to give me some meat to give to the German butcher. When I got there, he would throw it on the ground and kick it, saying it was Hungarian rubbish,” said Doug, “But then he would give me some German sausages to take back, and Frank would do the same thing.”

When Doug left the butchery, he went to work at the abattoir in Cooma, where he eventually got the sack. Doug says that this was one of the best things to happen to him. He was 43 at the time and getting older wasn’t going to do him any favours at the abattoir, where the work was very physical. So Doug says he was let go at just the right time.

It wasn’t long before he found another job. Starting out with the ‘engineer mob’ at Council, Doug worked for two years until he was put on the garbage truck. He worked on it for five years and then was transferred to the waste department, where he has been for 26 years.

When Doug was first on the garbage truck, he says it was very different to the three bin system we have now.

“We didn’t have wheelies back then,” he says, “They were 60 litre steel bins, and there was no lift on the truck. There would be two blokes on the truck plus me, the driver, and the run wasn’t as big then as it is now.”

When Doug was transferred out to the landfill, he said it was open for 13 hours in a day, but it was not always manned.

Doug was, and still is, the Cooma Landfill Operation Manager.

He says back in those early days he was often the only bloke on the tip and they also only had one machine, with funding difficult to get their hands on.

Doug has seen many changes, including the huge increase in the amount of rubbish generated by the average person.

“We get a lot more commercial waste than we ever used to here,” he says, “Everything is over packaged.”

The waste also used to be placed in 20m long by 3m deep trenches and buried. Now the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) requires the rubbish to be laid on top of the ground and compressed.

It is for this reason that the waste management in the Cooma Monaro region has had to adapt. Now with kerb-side recycling and the Coompost project, he has seen many innovative ideas come to fruition at the Cooma landfill.

But that’s not all he has seen. About 10 years ago, the police came looking for some evidence in relation to a murder case. The murder had taken place in Charnwood and police believed some clothes had been disposed of and ended up at the Nimmitabel transfer station before arriving in Cooma. The police had an allocated few days to dig through the waste to try and find this evidence, which was located on the final day.

The murderer, Rebecca Massey, was convicted in 2011.

Doug says he has also had people turn up looking for things they had accidently thrown away, including cash, diamond rings, wristwatches, keys and even false teeth. He said they rarely find what they are looking for.

He has often found vegetables growing in the tip, before food scraps and garden waste were separated for the Coompost project. He would often stumble across pumpkins, watermelons and even rock melons growing. Apparently they were very tasty too.

These days Doug says he has an excellent team.

“Everyone is really good,” he says, “They keep the place spick and span, which shows that they really care about it.”

“Our manager Jeff Tate is really good and knows how to handle people well. He is one of the best managers I have seen here.”

Since he was 14 years old, Doug has only been unemployed for a total of three months, and it doesn’t look like he is slowing down.

Now, at 74 years old, Doug still works eight to nine hours a day. “I can’t help myself.”

When he is not at work, he is spending time with his family.

Doug met his wife Rhonda in 1963 and they have been married for 51 years. They have four children who now range in age from 50 to 38.

NEWS

Wednesday July 27, 2016

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Jack named junior rider of year in campdraft zone Months of hard work and dedication have paid off for young Bombala campdrafter, Jack Ventry, who has been named the Junior Rider of the Year for the South Coast & Monaro Zone.

Given that the Zone covers a wide area from Moss Vale right down to the Victorian border, and that anywhere between 30 and 40 junior riders might compete in each event, Jackâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s achievement is an impressive one. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a goal that Jack set for himself, so itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really good,â&#x20AC;? said Jackâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mother, Mary Ventry, who is understandably proud of her 12 year old son. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He lost his favourite horse just before the season started, and unexpectedly had to compete on two others, so heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s done very well.â&#x20AC;?

Jack was presented with the Junior Rider title at an event held in Goulburn recently,

and was particularly thrilled with his prize, which included a leather notebook cover on which the artist had depicted an image of him campdrafting.

His successful season has also seen Jack named the Runner-up Junior Rider of the Year for the entire Southern Campdraft Association, which covers most of Victoria and Southern New South Wales, as well as part of South Australia.

This in itself is a massive achievement, and Jack and his family will attend the presentation in Albury in August.

But the titles havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just fallen into his lap. Jack has worked hard alongside his family to travel around more than 15 campdraft events both through the local zone and into Victoria as the season has unfolded.

His father, sister and cousins also compete, and Mary explains that the family might take eight or nine horses away to each campdraft, often travelling long distances during late hours of the night. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a lot of work to do just to get the truck, the horses and the feed ready, and the kids have to do their part,â&#x20AC;? she says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And all through the week they have to put in the effort and get the horses prepared as well. Some afternoons Jack will be riding between four and six horses in preparation.â&#x20AC;?

But despite the hard slog, Jackâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s happy to do it. Not really one for school, Jack loves everything which goes with campdrafting, and Mary believes heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll definitely have a future in the horse industry. â&#x20AC;&#x153;One of the horses he was meant to compete on at one event went lame, so he had to compete on a little one that he

had broken in himself and had just brought along to start getting used to the campdraft scene,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They did so well together that he got a place with it.â&#x20AC;?

Jack has plenty of idols to look up to in the campdrafting world, and Mary says that the sport is a terrific one for families, with events often having three generations of a family involved. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our friends are people that we competed with as kids at campdrafts,â&#x20AC;? she says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And Jack competes against his cousins, and they all love it and are quite competitive.â&#x20AC;?

Jack is of course very pleased with his season and is looking forward to the next, with the Ventrys seeming to have years of campdrafting ahead of them - a handy bribe to push Jack through school until he can fulfil his dream to work with horses full time.

Bombalaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jack Ventry has been named the Junior Rider of the Year for the South Coast & Monaro Zone, and the Runnerup Junior Rider for the entire Southern Campdraft Association.

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JULY 27th, 2016

GETTING ON WITH BUSINESS…….

WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT UPDATE Work continues on the water main replacement project currently underway throughout Berridale.

Council is investing a considerable amount of time and money towards this infrastructure to improve service provision to the community. The next phase of the project is to commence on Monday 25 July.

The next phase of vital water mains replacement will take place on Bolton Street in Berridale and is expected to be completed by Wednesday 17 August, weather permitting.

“We appreciate the community’s cooperation and patience throughout the required interruptions.

Staff continue to consult with residents and business operators to minimise the impact of these interruptions, however we acknowledge that works will still inconvenience some households and we apologise for this in advance”, said General Manager, Joseph Vescio.

When the water is turned back on after repair works are completed, Council will flush the water mains in the area in an effort to ensure clean drinking water is available to residents. However, affected residents may experience some issues with the water supply. If

this happens, the following advice is provided: • Dirty water – occasionally some problems may occur after the water supply is re-instated. If the water shows discolouration, run the water by opening the taps until the water runs clear. If the dirty water problem persists, please contact Council’s Water Supervisor.

• Milky/cloudy water – air can make its way into the water main during the repair works, which can make the water in your house appear white or milky. If you pour a glass of water and sit the glass on a table for a few minutes you will see that the water starts to clear from the bottom up as the tiny air bubbles make their way to the surface. If you leave the glass long enough, eventually all the air bubbles will dissipate and the whole glass of water will look clear again.

These air bubbles have no adverse health effects on drinking water quality.

For further information regarding the water main replacement project or to report any issues with your water supply please phone Council on 1300 345 345.

AFTER HOURS EMERGENCY CONTACTS – BOMBALA BRANCH For All Emergencies 0417 677 153 AFTER HOURS EMERGENCY CONTACTS – COOMA BRANCH WATER 0417 278 056 WASTEWATER 0419 251 378 RECREATION 0419 251 926 ROADS 0447 415 150 AFTER HOURS EMERGENCY CONTACTS – BERRIDALE/JINDABYNE BRANCH Roads and Council Property Damage 0428 637 307 Water Emergencies 0418 672 523 Sewer Emergencies 0408 484 853 Local Emergency Management Officer (LEMO) or Alternate (LEMO) 0408 692 624 or 0419 749 547 Or simply call the Snowy Monaro Regional Council on the 24/7 hot line number 1300 345 345, at any time day or night and to speak to a customer service operator.

COMMUNITY INFORMATION COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE FOR THE NEXT THREE MONTHS Council will meet the last Wednesday of the month and will alternate between Council Chambers in Bombala, Berridale and Cooma as follows: • July 27 Council Chambers 81 Commissioner Street, Cooma • August 31 Council Chambers 71 Caveat Street, Bombala • September 28 Council Chambers 2 Myack Street, Berridale Note all meetings commence at 5.30 with the Public Forum. Prior to the commencement of the meeting, Council staff will on hand to register those wishing to speak.

BURRA ROAD BURRA CREEK BRIDGE 15 TONNE LOAD LIMIT Effective from Wednesday 27 April 2016, a 15 tonne load limit will be in place on the Burra Creek Bridge on the Burra Road, Burra.

Council has received advice from a structural engineer, that the 15 tonne limit must remain until defects in the deck are addressed. Planning for upgrading of the deck is underway.

Vehicles over 15 tonne will be required

WEATHER PERMITTING THE FOLLOWING WORKS WILL CONTINUE Maintenance Grading Jerangle Road Old Bega Road Murrells Road Steeple Flat Road Lower Bendoc Road Dragon Swamp Road Rural Maintenance Tuross Road Culvert Maintenance Dry Plains Road Table Drain Maintenance

JINDABYNE LANDFILL OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FOR NORMAL OPERATION Jindabyne Landfill has been re-opened to the public after what appeared to be loose fill asbestos was disposed at the landfill by a customer, potentially contaminating the site. The potential hazard has now been eliminated with all probable material contained.

“Safety of the community and our staff in situations such as this, is of the utmost importance, which is why the landfill was closed immediately upon discovery of the asbestos”, said General Manager Joseph Vescio.

Council thanks the community for their cooperation during the closure period.

“We apologise for any inconvenience caused to customers during the busy winter season. Thank you to those staff that worked diligently yesterday to ensure the site is safe and operating again as quickly as possible”, stated Mr Vescio.

For further information contact Council on 1300 345 345.

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION Snowy Monaro Regional Council has received the following development application:

Lower Bendoc Road gravel resheet Cambalong Road gravel resheet Construction Badja Road Pavement Badja Road Re-alignment Rock Flat Creek Bridge Repairs Hill Street Drainage Sealing Team Old Bega Road Seal Maintenance

LATE ISSUING OF ANNUAL RATE NOTICE As a result of the proclamation handed down by the NSW Government on the 12 May resulting in the merger between the former Bombala, Cooma-Monaro and Snowy River Shire Councils, there will be a delay in the issuing of all annual Rate Notices for 2016/2017.

Prior to the proclamation, each of the former council areas had their draft suite of IPR documents on public exhibition for consultation with their communities. Once the proclamation took place, each of the former council areas draft IPR documents, were removed as the individual documents did not represent the new entity.

“A review of each of the former council area IPR documents was undertaken resulting in the creation of the draft SMRC 2017 Operational Plan, in accordance with the guidelines handed down by the NSW Government”, said General Manager, Joseph Vescio.

Council is required to advertise our suite of Integrated Planning and Reporting (IPR) documents which include; 2017 Operational Plan,

LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE COMMITTEE MEETINGS Bombala - Meetings are on the first Wednesday of the month at 6.00pm at the Bombala Council Chambers.

Next Meeting will be 3 August 2016.

to detour via the Monaro Highway.

Council acknowledges the inconvenience this may cause and apologises to residents and the travelling public. We will keep you informed as further information becomes available.

If you require further information, please contact Mr Arthur Wilkinson, Works Manager, on (02) 6455 1830.

Revenue Policy and Fees & Charges for a period of 28 days.

“The public exhibition of this year’s IPR suite was delayed due to the merger, as well as the requirements and milestones placed on Council by the NSW Government. Any submissions regarding the documents will be received up until close of business on Thursday 28 July. An extraordinary Council meeting will be held on Friday 29 July to consider submissions before formally adopting the documents”, Mr Vescio went on to explain.

It is anticipated that the Rate Notices will be issued by the end of August. As a result, and as per Section 562 (4) of the Local Government Act (1993), the 1st and 2nd instalment will be due as one amount on 30 November 2016. Council will accept payments prior to this date if this better suits your individual circumstances.

For further information on the circulation of Rate Notices or any other Council matters please phone our 24/7 customer service line 1300 345 345.

GOT A GOOD IDEA? The Information and Privacy Commission NSW (IPC) wants to hear your ideas about how you would like to engage with NSW government agencies.

Share your thoughts, opinions and experiences by simply visiting the IPC’s consultation website. www.yoursay.ipc.nsw.gov.au

PLATYPUS COUNTRY VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE

The application and accompanying documents will be on display at Council’s offices in Cooma for fourteen (14) days ending 10 August 2016.

We offer: • Visitor information, maps and brochures • Local information on events and activities • Regional produce • Art and craft • Loads of platypus • Kgs and kgs of lavender • History information • Trainlink tickets • Helpful , friendly service

Council is seeking community comment on the proposal. All submissions should be made, in writing, to the undersigned. All submissions will be treated as a public document. Any person making a submission is required to disclose any reportable political donations or gifts at the time of making the submission (for more information please contact Council’s Cooma Branch on 02 6455 1913).

We are : • Located in the little red brick building on Railway Park Bombala next to the Bombala Historic Engine and Machinery Society.

Property Address:

Clarke Street Nimmitabel

Application No:

10.2016.1006.1

Development Proposal:

Installation of the Nimmity Bell

• Open Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm Joseph Vescio General Manager Snowy Monaro Regional Council

81 Commissioner Street (PO Box 714) COOMA NSW 2630

Contact us on: Phone (02) 6458 4622 or like us on facebook

VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT FOR SALE BY QUOTATION Quotations are invited for the purchase of Councils vehicle and equipment.

The vehicles will be available for inspection opposite Snowy Monaro Regional Council, 2 Myack Street, Berridale on Monday 8th August 2016 between 10:00am and 2pm.

Plant 3107 - 2009 Ford Ranger PK XL crew cab 4dr 5sp manual 3.0L diesel 4x4 with tow bar, alloy tray and bull bar. Colour – white. Reg BV51QA. Approx kms 120,000.

Plant 3114 – 2010 Ford Ranger PK XL dual cab 4dr 5sp manual 3.0L diesel 4x4, with alloy tray, tow bar, new engine installed July 2016. Colour – white. Reg BG10YO. Approx kms 131,000 Plant 3157 – 2011 Ford Ranger PK XL Hi –Ride super cab 4dr 5sp manual 3.0L diesel 2x4 with steel tray, ladder racks, tow bar and bull bar. Colour – white. Reg BJ57PE. Approx kms 110,000.

Plant 3187 - 2012 TF Isuzu D-Max SX crew cab 4dr 5sp manual 3.0L diesel 4x4, with steel tray, bull bar and tow bar. Colour – white. Reg BN40KF. Approx kms 150,000.

Plant 5038 – 2014 Subaru Forester CVT 2.5l automatic. Colour – white. Reg BZ90UL. Approx kms 80,000.

Snap on Scan Tool - Snap On solos pro complete with leads and vantage pro unit, can be inspected at Berridale workshop.

These vehicles are registered until the 30th September 2016.

Quotations must be in writing, marked “Confidential Tender” and addressed to the General Manager, PO Box 143 BERRIDALE NSW 2628. Quotations can be submitted by post, emailed to records@snowymonaro.nsw. gov.au or delivered by hand to the tender box at Council’s Berridale branch office. All quotations must be received by 2.00 pm Thursday 11 August 2016.

NEW SERVICES FOR THE REGION Linda Fletcher is the new Family Referral Worker for Mackillop Family Services.

She will be working in Cooma at the Mission Australia office every Tuesday from 8.30-4.30pm and from Bombala once a fortnight on Wednesdays (time/location to be advised).

The role brings together families, support services and community resources so that our children and young people are safe and well. FRS work with all services to find out what best supports young people and families and their children, and what we can do to improve our community resources.

If you know a young person or a family with children, or an extended family member who you would like to refer to us, we will listen to their needs and refer them to the right service, which could help with: Domestic violence experiences Housing or accommodation access Financial assistance Counselling and mediation Parenting struggles Mental health concerns Finding culturally appropriate support There are many other services that they might need and we can help find them.

To make a referral, please call 1300 736 384.

For enquiries please contact Pauline Gare on (02) 64511 129.

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HOMELESSNESS WEEK Our Community Services Department are helping out with this year’s Homelessness Week. ‘Homelessness Counts’ is the theme for Homelessness Week 2016. Through this Homelessness Australia is encouraging all to recognise that those experiencing homelessness are a valuable part of our society and must be supported!

Join us for a warm bowl of soup to help raise awareness for Homelessness Week Where: Centennial Park, Cooma When: Tuesday 2nd August 2016 Time: 11.00am to 1.00pm FREE face painting and balloon art, local entertainment, service information, giveaways, glitter tattoo’s.

Canned food drive for the week of Homelessness Week: drop off points at MCAS, The Youth Hub Centre, Mission Australia and Southern Cross Community Housing

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Community Road Safety Grants: Closes 31st July 2016 The Community Road Safety Grants Program allows community groups across NSW the opportunity to deliver local safety projects. Locally run projects will help increase road safety awareness and support safer road use.

Community grants will create opportunities that: • Allow community organisations to develop road safety projects in their local areas in partnership with other local groups • Encourage safer road user behaviour and reduce road trauma • Contribute to achieving targets in the NSW Road Safety Strategy 2012-2021 http://roadsafety.transport.nsw.gov.au/aboutthecentre/communitygrants/# Social Enterprise Development and Investment Funds: Closes Ongoing The Social Enterprise Development and Investment Funds (SEDIF) improves access to finance and support for social enterprises to help them grow their business and increase the impact of their work in their communities https://employment.gov.au/social-enterprise-development-and-investment-funds

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SMNC are constantly evolving to serve the needs of the communities of the Snowy Mountains. If we see a need we work to facilitate it. For now, we are listening. ¨ Mission Australia Outreach—Fortnightly ¨ Salvation Army Employment Plus—Last Wednesday each month ¨ St Vincent de Paul Outreach – welfare assistance— Every Tuesday 11am-1pm ¨ Youth Council meetings— Every Thursday during term time and special events ¨ Community Drug Action Team—meeting place ¨ Community Support Program—Support and referral for families—Friday mornings ¨ Jindy Jive for Under 5’s – FREE pre-school music and movement activity for families ¨ Library services— a broad selection from Monaro Regional Libraries, online resources, ordering facilities, free library membership, returns chute ¨ Warm and inviting place for social gatherings or to meet new people ¨ Welcome kit for new residents— FREE ¨ Referral services and emergency support ¨ Affordable office services – Access to computers, printers, laminating, copying ¨ FREE WIFI ¨ Meeting space for groups, businesses and outreach services ¨ Privacy room – for skyping, webinars, private consults, interviews, study, exams ¨ Fund based community workshops & education programs ¨ Community notice board—FREE to post ¨ Information/leaflet bank ¨ French conversation classes We are located at Rear of Snowy Mountains Visitors Centre (opposite Mitre 10), Snowy River Avenue, NSW and ARE NOW OPEN from 10am—5.30pm Wednesday to Friday.

Official Opening Sunday 31st July, 2016 @ 10.00am Raglan Gallery & Cultural Centre 9-11 Lambie Street, Cooma Official Welcome – Administrator Dean Lynch, Snowy Monaro Regional Council Welcome to Country – Pastor Ossie Cruse Smoking Ceremony - Jandemarra Wall (JD) Morning Tea & Sausage Sizzle.

Enquiries: Raglan Gallery (02) 6452 3377

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE HUB YOUTH CENTRE Each School Holidays, The HUB Youth Centre delivers an activities program designed to provide recreational opportunities that nurture personal, social and cultural development for youth in the region.

This July Holidays, our program engaged 155 young people over 7 events. Of these young people, the median age was 16 (ages ranged between 12 & 18).

87 were male and 68 were female. 19 identified as being indigenous, and 9 live with a disability. The majority of participants reside in the township of Cooma (72%) however we also engaged young people from the broader Snowy Monaro Shire (21%) as well as visitors from other local government areas (7%).

This year, NAIDOC week fell during School Holidays and as such formed part of our program. This community event attracted around 60 people, who represented both community members and local service providers.

If we are to include this figure, The HUB Youth Centre had more than 200 points of contact with the community during the July School Holidays.

This achievement was made possible through the collaboration of Snowy

Head Office Cooma

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2 Myack Street, BERRIDALE NSW 2628 02 6451 1195

Monaro Shire Councils Community Services team, YMCA and Grand Pacific Health.

We launched our School Holiday Program with a cooking workshop. The activity engaged 10 Young people who worked towards preparing catering for our community NAIDOC Day event the following day. This activity gave participants the opportunity to develop important living skills while also making a valuable contribution to their community.

To wrap up the School Holidays, we transformed The Hub into an underage ‘nightclub’ for the evening. The event was attended by 40 young people from across the region who danced the night away to music provided by a local DJ. A big thank you to all of our volunteers who without, this event would not have been possible.

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OBITUARY

Wednesday July 27, 2016

Scaled peaks of conservation Neville Clifford Gare Born August 3, 1929 Died May 7, 2016

Neville (Nev) Gare, who died aged 86 in May, was the first ever superintendent of Kosciusko State Park. The now-named Kosciuszko National park, at 673,542 hectares, is one of Australia’s largest and greatest national parks. Its magnificent mountain scenery, glacial lakes, summer wild flowers, crystal clear mountain streams and winter snowfields are much loved and, as part of the Australian Alps national parks and reserves, the park has achieved the pinnacle conservation status of our country as an Australian government listed National Heritage Place. It is a conservation legacy for all Australians that Gare contributed to significantly.

It could have been very different. Many people sought to exploit and modify these lands. In the history of our country, the establishment, protection, and wise management of Kosciusko State Park since 1944 is a story of courage, vision and perseverance by many remarkable Australians, including Sir William McKell, Myles Dunphy, Sam Clayton, Alec Costin, Baldur Byles and their many supporters. Gare was also one of these great conservation leaders and he established and transformed the conservation management of Kosciusko State Park.

Gare was a forester. After the early death of his father, he had worked as a young child on his mother’s farm, and later as a teenager he worked on his stepfather’s farm at Galston, NSW, before being awarded a forestry cadetship to study at Sydney University. He finished his training by completing his diploma of forestry at the Australian National University in 1950. Gare’s NSW forestry work was based at Bermagui, the Styx River and Bondi State Forest until 1959, when he applied for the Kosciusko State Park superintendent’s position.

In correspondence between Gare and park trustee Baldur Byles, Byles stated that “he would have to perform the labours of Hercules” in the position of superindendent. He also supplied Gare with “a list of 50 tricky tasks awaiting his attention”. This was like a red rag to a bull and in a 1996 interview with the National Library of Australia, Gare talked about his decision to take on this tough job.

“I thought of how I’d jumped when the chance came in 1958 to resign from my safe job in the forestry commission and the public service to take

‘Labour of Hercules’ to create the Kosciuszko we know

up that job at Kosiusko. To show that a professional forester could manage the country’s biggest national park and main snow-fed catchment for outdoor recreation, catchment protection and wildlife conservation.”

Gare was a pioneer. He was one of the first professional protected area managers for Australia and though his forestery traiing and practical field experience equipped him to undertake the role, little other protected area guidance was immediately available. A lot of his work was based on intuition but he also turned to the US National Park Service as one of the few sources of information and guidance. Esttablished in 1916, the USNPS had long experience in national park master planning concepts and other matters. Gare applied its principles and slowly achieved order from an otherwise chaotic demand for use of the park.

Gare also wanted to ensure that the people of Australia and other visitors could share and enjoy Kosciusko State Park, its natural beauty and its environments. His park planning followed this approach. He foreshadowed a basic vehicle access system in the park; a system of walking tracks; he provided planning for the ski resorts; and he planned an intense public relations effort to interest people in visiting Kosciusko. The development of an information centre at the park entrance and visitor facilities such as picnic grounds, fire places and shelter sheds followed this planning. Today we take these facilities for granted. His park planning also recognised large zones where natural areas were to be kept intact.

All of this work took place when his employer, the Kosciusko State Park Trust, had little money; there were few staff; skiing was “taking off” as a new tourism industy; there was a proposal for a gondolier up the western face of Kosciuszko; there was an intense debate over the future of grazing in the park and there was illegal grazing. In addition, there was a politically charged showdown between scientists, conservationists and the Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric Authority about proposals to build hydroelectric scheme aqueducts in the summit area.

Gare died suddenly on May 7 after a short illness.

He loved his family dearly, and was deeply appreciative of their enduring support. He grieved the loss of his oldest son Johnno, who predeceased him. He is survived by his wife Joan and children Suzee, Lindy, Pete and grandchildren Jack, Cinta and Tim.

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SMGS Year 11 Student, Tolina Davis, shines at TEDx Canberra Snowy Mountains Grammar School Year 11 student, Tolina Davis, was given an extraordinary opportunity to become a TED Talk speaker, taking centre stage at TEDx Canberra on Thursday 21 July during the TEDx Canberra Academy Student Open Mic Night.

Tolina’s “talk”, “The Skies Are No Longer Your Limits”, challenged the potentially limiting nature of the saying “The sky IS your limit”. Tolina explained that by using this saying, “We’re imposing a roof over people’s potential.” She added, “The (talk’s) essence and message was to simply empower, support and encourage those around you to do what makes them happy, without using manipulative techniques.”

In her allotted three to five minutes, Tolina also emphasised the importance of a community for each individual within it, a testament to her time at SMGS. She said, “With support and encouragement, a community can influence and empower an individual to make their

personal sky limitless.”

The Lions Youth of the Year speaker had a wealth of advice to share with students who are interested in similar endeavors. She said, “Write lots of different speeches in lots of different styles, make them personal, a passion you have faith in, really get out there and experience it. Don’t write speeches because they’ll be ‘marked’, write speeches because you’re proud of what you have to say.”

Deputy Principal, Dr Michael Barton, expressed the sense of pride felt by the SMGS community at Tolina’s achievement. He said, “It’s fantastic to see such a passionate and articulate young lady take her views to a global stage. At SMGS we encourage our students to challenge their world-view on a variety of issues and to contribute to the knowledge and opinion basis of the wider society.”

All photos courtesy of TEDx Canberra

News from St Joeys Last week the St Joseph’s Primary School in Bombala was very fortunate to have the Lumen Christi Orchestra visit to perform a concert.

The 30-piece orchestra played a variety of musical styles and was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone.

Many thanks to Maestro Mr Joe Fragnito and all of the members of the orchestra for a great ‘gig’.

Also a very special thanks to the School Community Council for treating everyone to a great sausage sizzle before the concert.

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NEWS

Wednesday July 27, 2016

Carers group monthly outing

SIR WILLIAM HUDSON

MEMORIAL CENTRE AGED CARE FACILITY

We love our bus and the great opportunities that being able to travel around our community gives to our residents. SWHMC residents have so many outings and now you will be able to identify us when we are out and about. Our bus has had our name and our mission statement “new beginnings, new friendships, new journeys” painted on the sides. If you see the bus please give us a wave and a smile!

One of the favourite destinations for our trips has been to indulge in the new craze of super shakes at @26 Sharp Street. You are never too old to enjoy an over the top milk shake complete with gooey rich sauce and chocolate adornments. If you would like to join your family member at one of outings talk with Jessica and to arrange this. The bus regularly takes our residents to the Coles arcade if you wish to assist your family with their shopping needs.

Our next resident’s meeting will be held on Thursday 28th July at 2:00 pm. Please feel free to attend and support your family member or friend that is a resident in SWHMC. Our next open day to tour through SWHMC will be 2nd August, please contact reception on 6452 3588 for any more information.

Our residents have had a wonderful Christmas in July lunch last Friday. Cook excelled again with a truly sumptuous meal that was enjoyed by all of the residents.

Having beautiful meals is not the only way to be treated at SWMHC. The carers have been spoiling our residents with long leg massages, foot massages and hand massages. There has even been a definite increase in the number of ladies with beautifully polished finger nails after the hand treatments.

Each year the Royal Military College Band assist us with our fundraising by coming to Cooma and putting on one heck of a show for the Cooma community. Save the date to make sure that you do not miss out on this wonderful event, while also assisting our fundraising efforts. The band will be playing at the Multi Function Centre Sunday 11th September, tickets will be available from the Cooma Visitor's Centre closer to the actual performance date.

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For the month of July the Carers Group had a craft activity. They had a go at Mosaic’s in the Community Centre function room. Most had a timber heart template and an array of tiles to choose from. At first everyone was a bit timid to actually break the tiles but once they got into the swing of it they really enjoyed the day.

Even though the usual laughter and fun was had all projects were completed and taken home on the day.

The next get together is August 10th so if you’re a Carer in the local community and would like to join us please phone the Bombala Community Services on 6458 4620.

The Bombala & District Carer’s Support Group is supported by financial assistance from the Australian & NSW Governments.

Currawarna Ball this afternoon There is nothing like a good old fashioned ball, and Southern Cross Care Currawarna is very excited to be inviting the community to its Winter Wonderland Ball this afternoon, July 27.

Great excitement has built between the residents and staff at Currawarna over the past few weeks, with everyone talking about their outfits and looking forward to having a dance now the big day has arrived.

There will be nibblies and drinks to enjoy throughout the afternoon, and everyone is welcome to don their glad rags and come along to enjoy the ball from 1.30pm.

It’s just a gold coin donation to get in on the event, and the more visitors who come along, the more fun it will be for the residents as they take to the dancefloor.

The last Currawarna Ball was a delightful event, with the residents almost stepping back in time to enjoy the music and dancing that was once so often shared in the district at various balls and dances.

The formal dress code only adds to the fun, so come along and help Currawarna make its Winter Wonderland Ball a happy success this afternoon, July 27 from 1.30pm.

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4.00 Afternoon News. 5.30 Hot Seat.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Australia’s Most Outrageous Weddings. (M) 8.40 Love Child. (M) Annie’s life hangs in the balance.

10.40 An Hour To Save Your Life. (M) 12.00 The Brokenwood Mysteries. (M)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra.

(PG) 11.30 Morning News.

12.00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. (PG) 1.00 Movie: High Country. (1984) (PG) 3.00 News. 4.00 Afternoon News.

5.30 Millionaire Hot Seat.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Britain’s Got Talent.

Final. (PG) Hosted by Ant and Dec. 10.00 2 Broke Girls. (M) Caroline’s life story hits the big screen.

11.00 A To Z. (PG) Andrew comes across Zelda’s singing demo tape.

11.30 20/20.

WIN (8)

27–August 2

6.00 Family Feud. 6.30 Everyday Health. (PG) 7.00 WIN News. 8.00 Ent. Tonight.

(PG) 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 11.00 The Talk. 12.00 Dr Phil.

(PG) 1.00 MasterChef Aust.

(PG) 3.30 Judge Judy. (PG) 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 Bold. (PG) 5.00 News.

6.00 WIN News.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 The Bachelor Australia. Return. (PG) 9.10 Offspring. (M) The hospital has a public relations crisis.

10.10 Madam Secretary. (M) 11.10 Hawaii Five-0. (M)

6.00 Family Feud. 6.30 Everyday Health. (PG) 7.00 WIN News. 8.00 Ent. Tonight.

(PG) 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 11.00 The Talk. 12.00 Dr Phil.

(PG) 1.00 To Be Advised.

2.30 Everyday Health. (PG) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 GCBC. 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 Bold. (PG) 5.00 News.

6.00 WIN News.

6.30 The Project. (PG) 7.30 The Bachelor Australia. (PG) 9.00 Law & Order: SVU. (M) A TV show contestant claims she was assaulted.

11.00 Blue Bloods. (M)

6.00 Family Feud. 6.30 Everyday Health. 7.00 WIN News. 8.00 Ent. Tonight. 8.30 Studio 10. 11.00 The Talk.

12.00 Dr Phil. 1.00 The Living Room. 2.00 Ent. Tonight.

2.30 Everyday Health. 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 GCBC. 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 Bold. (PG) 5.00 News. 6.00 WIN News. 6.30 The Project.

7.30 The Living Room. (PG) 8.30 To Be Advised.

9.00 Have You Been Paying Attention? (M) 10.00 Joel Creasey’s Comedy Offensive. (MA15+) 11.00 The Project.

6.00 Fishing Edge. 6.30 The Home Team. 7.00 iFish.

8.00 Family Feud. 8.30 Weekend Feast. 9.30 Studio 10: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 The Living Room. (PG) 1.00 Healthy Homes Australia.

1.30 The Doctors. 2.30 Fishing Australia. 3.00 Cruise Mode. 3.30 Puppy Academy.

4.00 Storm Season. (PG) 4.30 Places We Go With Jennifer Adams.

5.00 TEN Eyewitness News.

6.00 Travels With The Bondi Vet. Premiere.

Hosted by Dr Chris Brown.

6.30 To Be Advised.

6.00 This Is Your Day With Benny Hinn. 6.30 Hillsong.

7.00 Joseph Prince. 7.30 Joel Osteen. 8.00 GCBC. 8.30 Just Go. 9.00 Everyday Gourmet. 9.30 St10. 12.00 Netball. ANZ Championship.

Grand Final. 2.00 To Be Advised. 3.00 iFish. 3.30 RPM GP. 4.00 RPM. 5.00 News. 6.00 Family Feud: Sunday. 6.30 The Great Australian Spelling Bee. 7.30 Movie: How To Train Your Dragon 2.

(2014) (PG) 9.30 Motor Racing.

Formula 1. Race 12.

German Grand Prix.

6.00 Family Feud. 6.30 Everyday Health. 7.00 WIN News. 8.00 Ent. Tonight. 8.30 Studio 10. 11.00 The Talk.

12.00 Dr Phil. 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.00 GCBC. 2.30 Everyday Health. 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Ent. Tonight.

4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 Bold. (PG) 5.00 News. 6.00 WIN News. 6.30 The Project.

7.30 All-Star Family Feud.

8.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (M) Hosted by Tom Gleisner.

9.30 NCIS: New Orleans. (M) 10.30 Elementary. (M) 11.30 WIN’s All Australian News.

6.00 Family Feud. 6.30 Everyday Health. 7.00 WIN News. 8.00 Ent. Tonight. 8.30 Studio 10. 11.00 The Talk.

12.00 Dr Phil. (M) 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.00 GCBC. 2.30 Everyday Health. 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Ent. Tonight.

4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 Bold. (PG) 5.00 News. 6.00 WIN News. 6.30 The Project.

7.30 Modern Family. (PG) 8.00 Life In Pieces. (PG) 8.30 NCIS. (M) The team assists DEA agent Luis Mitchell.

9.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M) 10.30 NCIS: Los Angeles.

11.30 WIN News.

SBS (3)

Prime Time TV Guide July

6.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 Turkish News. 1.00 Desperately Seeking Doctors: The Kimberley. (PG) 2.00 Mozart In Prague: Rolando Villazon On Don Giovanni.

3.00 Insight. 4.00 PBS News. 5.00 Dateline. 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Nigella Feasts.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Flying Scotsman With Robson Green.

8.30 Miniseries: Roots.

(MA15+) Part 1 of 4.

10.20 SBS World News Late Edition.

10.50 War On Drugs: The House I Live In. (M)

6.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 Turkish News. 1.00 The Last Days Of Anne Boleyn.

(PG) 2.05 Maurizio Pollini: A Musical Profile. 3.05 First Crossings. (PG) 4.00 PBS News. 5.00 Tales From The Bush Larder. 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Nigella Feasts.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Eating History: Italy: Holy Food.

8.30 Miniseries: Roots.

Part 2 of 4.

10.20 SBS World News Late Edition.

10.55 How To Lose Your Virginity. (M) 12.15 Movie: Heiran. (2009) (PG)

6.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Kylie Kwong. 2.00 Fonko. (M) 3.00 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG) 4.00 PBS News.

5.00 Thai Street Food. 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Nigella Feasts. 6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Blackbeard’s Ship. (PG) 8.30 Movie: Monty Python’s Life Of Brian. (1979) (M) Graham Chapman, John Cleese. A young man is hailed as the Messiah.

10.15 SBS World News Late Edition.

10.50 Movie: Candy.

(2006) (MA15+)

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

2.00 Equestrian. FEI Classics Series. Kentucky Three-Day Event. 3.00 Food Lovers’ Guide To Australia. 3.30 The Classic Car Show. (PG) 4.25 Meet Caligula. (PG) 5.30 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG) 6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 The Six Queens Of Henry VIII. 8.30 RocKwiz Salutes The Decades. (M) 9.30 Movie: A Beautiful Mind. (2001) (M) 12.00 Masters Of Sex. (MA15+)

6.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 The Bowls Show. 2.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Inside Volleyball. Premiere. 4.00 Voxwomen Cycling. 4.30 InCycle. 5.00 Small Business Secrets. 5.30 1945: The Savage Peace. (PG) 6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Rome: Empire Without Limit: The Unconquerables. (PG) 8.35 Pauline Hanson: Please Explain! (PG) 10.05 The Black Panthers: Vanguard Of The Revolution.

12.05 Black Panther Woman. (M)

6.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 Turkish News. 1.00 Al Jazeera. 2.00 André Rieu: Gala – Live In Amsterdam.

4.00 The Lakes. 4.30 This Is Brazil! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Nigella Feasts.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Predict My Future: The Science Of Us: Dirt Poor Is Bad. (PG) 8.30 Sports Doping: Winning At Any Cost?

A look at performanceenhancing drugs.

9.30 The Mystery Of Dark Energy.

10.30 SBS World News Late Edition. 11.00 Paris. (M)

6.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Contact. (PG) 2.25 Good Listening. 2.55 Literary Landscapes. 3.25 SBS Identity. 3.30 Years Of Living Dangerously. (PG) 4.30 Wild Amazon. 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Nigella Feasts.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 The Other Prince William.

8.30 Insight. Presented by Jenny Brockie.

9.30 Dateline.

10.00 SBS World News Late Edition.

10.30 Crimes Of Passion. (M) 12.10 Kurt Wallander. (MA15+)

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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FOR SALE

Great potential - Investment or home option

Ideally located a short distance to Cooma’s CBD and nearly opposite the Cooma Hospital. This very neat home is sure to impress both investors and those looking for a home to occupy.

A very warm and sunny aspect along with the location and land size will make this home very attractive in the current market where homes like this are hard to come by.

• Functional bathroom with separate toilet. Also with a functional hideaway laundry • Ducted natural gas heating throughout the home + loads of natural sunlight • Large fully fenced front and rear yard, all level • Rear lane access and single garage

FEATURES INCLUDE: • Sought after central location • A warm home full of natural light • Spacious open plan kitchen, lounge and dining • Modern kitchen with views from windows • 3 large bedrooms. 2 with built ins

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

49 Victoria St, Cooma Asking $269,000

Investors searching for the ‘perfect’ tenant home When shopping for the perfect investment property, investors have their potential tenants on the top of their mind, new data has revealed.

According to Mortgage Choice’s annual Investor Survey, two out of every three investors will think about their preferred potential tenant and what type of property would suit them when buying an investment property.

When asked what they thought potential tenants would want however, respondents were divided.

“Looking at the survey results, 39.4% of investors said location, including the suburb and street, was the most important thing

to look at when shopping for an investment property, while a further 36.8% said strong tenant demand influenced their property buying decision the most,” Mortgage Choice chief executive officer John Flavell said.

“A further 31.4% of respondents said the level of repairs, renovations and ongoing maintenance a property needed would ultimately drive their property purchase decision.

“The reality is it is important to consider all of these factors and more when buying an investment property.”

“At the end of the day, if you

want your investment property to be successful and enjoy consistent tenant demand, then you have to buy a property that appeals to tenants and not just yourself.”

Mr Flavell said it is important to note that tenants can and will be picky about what they get in return for their rent.

“There are always some ‘must haves’ when it comes to buying a tenant friendly investment property,” he said.

1) Location “Location is a key driver when selecting an investment property, so aim for the best location that you can afford. A property offering good transport links and proximity to outlets such as shops,

storage you have, the more likely your tenants will be to stay for the longer term. Further, plenty of storage facilities could also help to ensure that the property remains well-kept,” he said.

5) Low maintenance And while good amounts of storage can help a place to remain tidy, Mr Flavell said investors who purchase a relatively low maintenance property will also ensure their dwelling remains well-kept by potential tenants.

“Properties that can be easily and cheaply maintained are more likely to enjoy high tenant demand as renters will see that the property’s upkeep won’t monopolise a lot of their time,” he said.

Home loan demand tumbles

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restaurants, parks, schools and even hospitals is ideal.”

2) Security According to Mr Flavell, buying a safe and secure premise is essential. “In the same way you want to feel safe in your home, you want your tenants to feel safe in theirs,” he said.

3) Parking In addition to a secure premise, Mr Flavell said easy access to available parking is also a must have. “Believe it or not, off street or undercover parking could add value to your property and attract a wider range of tenants,” he said.

4) Storage Mr Flavell said ample storage is also a plus for tenants. “The more

for sale $330,000 inc GST For More Information Contact: Nick George 0419 205 619 nick.george@mmj.com.au Graeme Boller 0402 470 422 graeme@bollerco.com.au mmj.com.au/7P0276

Home loan demand has suffered a slight drop, new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics has found.

According to the latest data, 56,648 home loans were written through the month of May – down 1.0% from 57,224 in the previous month.

Mortgage Choice chief executive officer John Flavell said the slight drop in home loan demand could be attributed to the significant fall in the number of loans approved for the construction of new dwellings.

“Just over 5,600 home loans were approved for the construction of dwellings in May – down 2.7% on April,” he said.

“And it wasn’t just construction demand that suffered a fall, with the number of home loans

approved for the purchase of established dwellings falling 0.9% over the month of May.” But while the number of home loans written throughout the month dropped slightly, the total value of all home loans improved.

“The value of all dwelling commitments written through May was $32.27 billion – up 1.0% on April,” Mr Flavell said.

“Of course, with data from Core Logic showing that property values across the combined capital cities continue to climb month after month, I am not surprised to see an increase in the value of all home loans written.”

According to research conducted by CoreLogic, property values rose 1.6% across the combined capital cities over the month of May.

“The latest data from Core Logic found property values also rose in June – surging 0.5% across the combined capital cities.

“With that in mind, I wouldn’t be surprised to see the value of all home loans written rise again next month.”

Mr Flavell went onto say that he expects the property market to remain relatively robust over the coming months, especially as May’s rate cut starts to filter through to the market and potential borrowers.

“With many of Australia’s lenders passing on the Reserve Bank’s rate cut in May, the cost of borrowing has become more affordable than ever before – which will help to keep heat in the market.”

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THE MONARO PROPERTY MUSTER Wednesday July 27, 2016

FOR SALE

Three shop fronts, bakery and flat If you would like to purchase the best commercial buy in Bombala then this has to be it.

Three shop fronts used by the one business a large commercial bakery at the rear and an upstairs flat that feature two bedrooms.

The current rental returns are close to $600 per week with the opportunity for the unit to be rented separately.

A very successful bakery take up the shop fronts and bakery at the rear so a solid rental return is guaranteed.

The property is located in the middle of Bombala CBD and has one of the highest profiles in town.

111 - 115 Maybe Street Bombala REDUCED TO $380,000 Freehold

A solid addition to your portfolio.

Inspections are recommended.

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Wednesday July 27, 2016

Heather Anoleck Dip FMBM

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

ARE YOU SELF-EMPLOYED, OR A SMALL BUSINESS OWNER WANTING TO BUY A HOUSE OR COMMERCIAL PREMISES? FINDING IT HARD TO GET FINANCE? I often hear from people that they are struggling getting finance through their Bank as they are self-employed.

Or they want to buy their business premises, but the rates are so much higher. Come and talk to me.

I have years of experience in reading business financials and tax returns, and know how to present them to the Lender in an application. I also know which Lender’s policies will give you more chance of an approval, as they do have different assessment policies.

There are also some Lenders out there who are offering business loans on low residential rates, using either residential or commercial security. One Lender at the moment, has a variable rate of under 4.50% for business loans, with either residential or commercial security. To find out more, or to see if it would suit your needs, contact me for an obligation free appointment.

I also have built up some connections and referral partners, so that if I am unable to assist directly, I can refer you to someone who may be able to. If you are looking for equipment finance or leasing, I can arrange for someone to contact you to discuss options.

Being self-employed also means you need to look after other areas of your financial situation, to ensure you are on the right track. Damian Toms is a senior financial planner, who can offer advice on areas such as personal insurance, super, wealth creation, and retirement planning. I confidently refer my clients to him, and receive very positive feedback. I can arrange for him to call you or make an appointment to meet.

So, whatever your current situation is, I am more than happy to have a chat and see if I can improve your situation.

Please call me for an appointment, on mobile: 0431 351 873

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Makes average look ordinary Located just south of Bombala on Rosehill Road we have just listed “Windsor Rose” A lovely small farmlet on approx. 13 hectares.

A lovely feature are the wide verandas wrapping around the property that offer protection in all areas and privacy behind the fenced in house yard. Sit at the rear of the home and take in the sweeping rural views or potter around the well maintained gardens and lawn areas the wrap around the home.

The interior is tidy and offers gas and wood for heating and an RC unit that will help out on those hot summer days.

Three good size bedrooms complete with BIW’s, open plan lounge and dining room, separate WC and shower, bath complete the comfortable living arrangements.

Water is not a problem as 4 large water tanks provide an ample supply.

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Baby boomers to ignite regional property markets Millions of baby boomers will be a driving force of Australia’s property market over the next 20 years and many will head to the affordability of regional Australia, according to new research.

The study, by national property market researcher Propertyology, identified 40 regional locations likely to be targeted by baby boomers, because their poor retirement savings and superannuation balances means that housing affordability will be a major priority.

“Baby boomers didn’t have their employer contributing towards superannuation until the back end of their working years. So, one way or another, around 90 per cent of this generation will have some reliance on a governmentfunded pension,” Propertyology market analyst Simon Pressley says.

“Don’t be surprised if tens, and possibly hundreds, of thousands end up organising a removal truck and relocating to one of the many beautiful parts of regional Australia in search of a sea- or tree-change.”

The huge influx of baby boomers is likely to have a significant impact on regional property markets. Pressley says the potential for a mass baby boomer migration over the next two decades means regional

property investment remains a sound strategy.

“When Australia’s baby boomer population equates to 4.45 million people, even if only a small portion did relocate, it will create significant extra demand for housing in the regions,” he says.

“This very real scenario is one of several reasons why Propertyology has always maintained an open mind to taking advantage of property investment opportunities in parts of regional Australia.

“Whether coastal or rural, we believe that the regional cities that will be in highest demand by baby-boomer re-locators will offer a combination of quality lifestyle, good health care, and availability of freestanding houses for less than $400,000.”

Propertyology identified 40 regional locations that are likely to be in strong demand from baby boomers. These include: - Coffs Harbour, Port Macquarie, Armidale, Orange, Tamworth, Dubbo and Wagga Wagga in NSW. - Cairns, Townsville, Hervey Bay and Toowoomba in Qld. - Hobart, Launceston, Devonport and Burnie in Tasmania.

- Albany, Bunbury and Geraldton in WA.

- Port Lincoln in SA. - Bendigo and Ballarat in Victoria.

- Alice Springs and Katherine in the NT. Pressley says it makes sense for property investors to consider regional Australia because of the number of strong fundamentals in play.

“The advantages of investing in regional Australia include a smaller capital outlay to get in to the market, higher rental yields, lower holding costs, and diversification within a portfolio,” he says.

“When analysed on an average annual capital growth rate over the past 15 years, many regional cities have actually outperformed capital cities. And, with industries like agriculture, tourism, and advanced manufacturing very wellpositioned to prosper from the Asian Century, it shouldn’t be difficult at all to understand that the investment fundamentals are very sound.”

Propertyology is a national property market researcher as well as buyers agency. Simon Pressley is also a REIA Hall Of Fame inductee and a three-time winner of the REIA and REIQ Buyers Agent of the Year award.

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THE MONARO PROPERTY MUSTER Wednesday July 29, 2016

FOR SALE

Peace and serenity on the banks of the Numeralla River

Located on the edge of the quite Numeralla township is â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Whispering Pinesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. A very suitable name for a very well established and beautifully private small property, lovingly developed by the current owners over the past 20 years. Situated fronting the Numeralla River with rights to pump for water, it is a beautiful small farm perfect for family living with all the pets.

FEATURES INCLUDE: â&#x20AC;¢ 4 Acres of beautifully established trees and gardens as well as areas for a horse â&#x20AC;¢ Large 5 bedroom brick home with spacious living and dining areas as well as surrounding verandahs â&#x20AC;¢ 5 Large bedrooms, main bedroom with ensuite â&#x20AC;¢ Large Tasmanian

Blackwood kitchen overlooking the gardens â&#x20AC;¢ Main bathroom is very large and in excellent order as is the ensuite â&#x20AC;¢ Double lock up brick garage â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Studio with power â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 11Ã&#x2014;6 fully enclosed machinery shed â&#x20AC;¢ Chook yards â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Bird aviaries â&#x20AC;&#x201C; large veggie gardens etc, etc This is an extremley well presented home with so much that will grab your attention.

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FOR SALE

A Beauty in Bredbo A beautiful sunny home situated on a half acre block in Bredbo. Just a short 20 minute drive to Cooma or a 45 minute drive to south Canberra.

• A well appointed kitchen with a large pantry • Triple filter water system in the kitchen • Large open plan kitchen, dining, lounge room • Reverse cycle air conditioning • Lovely wide hallway thru to the bedrooms &

bathroom • 3 large bathrooms all with built in robes • Very functional three way bathroom • Double colourbond garage plus an attached carport • Beautiful gardens at the rear of the property with in ground watering system • 2 x water tanks totalling 25,500 litres Shop 3 Centennial Plaza, Cooma

Ph: 6452 4043 www.realestatecooma.com.au

42 Walker St, Bredbo

Presentation with Style Situated in a quiet residential street sits this beautifully presented 3 bedroom home. Time, money & love has been heavily invested into this property.

• Street appeal is second to none • Drive by & see it for yourself • 3 bedrooms all with built in robes

• The beautiful main bedroom has an ensuite with a corner spa • Modern kitchen with quality appliances • Gas heating & hot water system • Converted garage with a games room, large bedroom & ensuite • Street presentation is second to none • Reverse cycle unit in converted garage

Shop 3 Centennial Plaza, Cooma

Ph: 6452 4043 www.realestatecooma.com.au

12 Walla Place, Cooma

WE NEED RENTALS CONTACT LEONIE TODAY LEONIE BARKER

propertyc@fnfc.com.au

Ph: 6452 4043

Shop 3 Centennial Plaza, Cooma www.realestatecooma.com.au

Commonwealth Bank BSI shows economywide spending still subdued The Commonwealth Bank BSI increased by 0.1 per cent in June.

Wednesday, 20 July 2016: The nation’s leading analysis on monthly business performance shows that spending remained flat in the four weeks immediately before the Federal election, continuing a pattern for the year so far.

The Commonwealth Bank Business Sales Indicator (BSI), a measure of economy-wide spending, rose slightly by 0.1 per cent in June off the back of strong spending in clothing stores.

The more volatile seasonally adjusted BSI rose by 1.7 per cent in June after a 1.5 per cent fall in May and a 2 per cent rise in April.

This month’s BSI reveals that annual growth of spending eased from 4.6 per cent to 4.3 per cent – the weakest annual growth in four years. Previously the annual growth rate had held at 7.0 to 7.6 per cent between April and November 2015.

In June sales rose in five of the eight states and territories, and at a sectoral level 14 of the 19 industry sectors analysed expanded in trend terms last month.

Craig James, Chief Economist, CommSec said it is clear that

economy-wide spending growth has slowed.

“Economy wide spending lifted by an average of 0.1 per cent in trend terms in the first six months of 2016, compared with 0.5 per cent over 2015, but with increasingly positive signs throughout the economy the BSI could bounce back to usual growth levels soon,” he said.

“This month’s data was collected throughout the final weeks of the federal election campaign, which are normally periods of subdued spending.

It will be interesting to see whether the election result helps to increase spending in the economy.”

Industry analysis Only five of the 19 industry sectors analysed fell in trend terms in June: Amusement & Entertainment; Government Services; Hotels & Motels; Service Provides; and Contracted Services.

Spending by Government Services fell by 1.8 per cent, the biggest fall in 15 months.

One of the strongest gains occurred in Clothing Stores with spending up 1.2 per cent in trend terms in June, following a 1.3 per cent lift in May – the sector’s best back to back growth in four and a half years.

In annual terms four of the 19 industry sectors contracted including: Airlines, Retail Stores, Amusement & Entertainment and Automobiles & Vehicles.

Sectors with strongest annual growth in June included: Hotels & Motels (up 14.6 per cent); Miscellaneous Stores (up 10.2 per cent); and Government Services (up 9.0 per cent).

State-by-state analysis Across the states and territories in June sales only fell in the Northern Territory (down by 0.5 per cent), and the ACT (down 0.1 per cent).

South Australia recorded the strongest increase in spending (up 0.6 per cent) followed by Western Australia (up 0.3 per cent), Queensland (up 0.2 per cent) and Victoria and Tasmania (both up 0.1 per cent). Sales in NSW were flat in June.

In annual terms only Victoria had a dip in sales (down 1.4 per cent). Tasmania had the biggest annual growth (up 8.8 per cent), beating the ACT (up 7.2 per cent), NSW (up 7.1 per cent), South Australia (up 6.2 per cent), Western Australia (up 6.0 per cent), the Northern Territory (up 4.6 per cent) and Queensland (up 4.4 per cent).

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Country living at its best!!

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The modern and delightful three-bedroom timber home features stone fire surround, corrugated iron and exposed wood beams and flooring.

Good sized bedrooms and family bathroom with bath and separate shower.

Town and tank water.

Set on a fully maintained small acreage 20 kms to Jindabyne and approximately 4 kms from Berridale.

Ideal for small farm stay and winter snowfield accommodation or, of course, your own employment.

Opportunity knocking!

27 Yareen Road, Cooma 3 bed, 1 bath, 1 car â&#x20AC;¢ $165,000

Jindabyne Road, Berridale $535,000

A Cooma home with potential plus!

This updated home with vinyl cladding and aluminium windows, just needs a refresh to the interior after a lifetime of family memories.

With three bedrooms (the main has a built-in), shower over bath. Mains natural gas connected (lounge room

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Single garage which is longer in length (can fit car and work bench).

Great flat yard with sunny aspect and lane access along the side.

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Prime Time TV Guide MONDAY

TUESDAY

7.00 Spicks And Specks.

7.30 Disaster. (M) 8.20 The Daters. (M) 8.25 To Be Advised.

8.30 Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow.

9.15 Louis Theroux. (PG) 10.05 Ben: Diary Of A Heroin Addict. (MA15+) 10.50 Coming Out Diaries. (M) 11.50 Confessions Of A Nurse.

7.00 Spicks And Specks.

7.30 Doctor Who. (PG) 8.15 Fresh Blood. (PG) 8.30 Louis Theroux’s Weird Weekends. (PG) 9.20 Ross Kemp: Extreme World. (M) 10.05 Dirty Laundry Live. (M) 10.40 Jimmy Fallon.

11.25 Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow.

12.10 Doctor Who.

7.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 7.30 Doctor Who. (PG) 8.15 Fresh Blood. (M) 8.30 Good Game. (M) 9.00 The Checkout: Best Before. (PG) 9.30 Hard Time. (M) 10.25 Dirty Laundry Live.

11.00 Jimmy Fallon. (PG) 11.40 Ross Kemp: Extreme World. (M) 12.25 Doctor Who. (PG)

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6.10 The Penguins Of Madagascar.

6.30 Horrible Histories.

7.00 Operation Ouch!

7.30 Bushwhacked!

7.55 Degrassi: Next Class. (PG) 9.05 The Sleepover Club.

The girls pretend to be parents.

9.30 MY:24. Young people tell their stories.

9.40 Close.

6.10 The Penguins Of Madagascar.

6.30 Horrible Histories.

7.00 Operation Ouch!

7.30 Bushwhacked!

7.55 Degrassi: Next Class. (PG) 9.05 The Sleepover Club.

9.30 MY:24: Fablice. Young people tell their stories.

9.40 Good Game: Pocket Edition. (PG) 9.50 Rage. (PG)

6.20 Eve. Final.

6.50 BtN Newsbreak.

7.00 Deadly 60.

7.30 Officially Amazing.

8.00 The Haunting Hour. (PG) 8.20 Adventure Time.

8.45 Degrassi: The Next Generation. (PG) 9.05 The Sleepover Club.

9.30 MY:24.

9.40 Rage. (PG) 10.45 Close.

6.20 Project MC2.

6.50 BtN Newsbreak.

7.00 Deadly 60.

7.30 Officially Amazing.

8.00 The Haunting Hour. (PG) 8.20 Adventure Time.

8.45 Degrassi: The Next Generation. (PG) 9.05 The Sleepover Club.

9.30 MY:24.

9.40 Rage. (PG) 10.45 Close.

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6.30 Bargain Hunt.

7.30 The Border. (PG) 8.30 Escape To The Country.

9.30 The Art Of The Architect. (PG) Chris Kelly creates a three-level home.

10.30 Best Houses Australia.

11.00 The Sound Of Music: Meet The Stars.

11.30 Cook Me The Money. (PG)

6.00 Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations. (PG) 7.00 Movie: Made Of Honor. (2008) (M) Patrick Dempsey.

9.00 Escape To The Country.

10.00 Nick Knowles’ Original Features.

11.00 Terror In The Skies. (PG) 12.00 Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations. (PG)

6.00 Mighty Ships.

7.00 For The Love Of Dogs. (PG) 7.30 Animal Airport. (PG) 8.00 Motorway Patrol.

8.30 Escape To The Country.

9.30 Escape To The Continent.

10.45 Mighty Ships.

11.45 Best Houses.

12.15 Escape To The Country.

6.30 Bargain Hunt.

7.30 Cities Of The Underworld: Barbarian’s Lair – Western Europe. (PG) 8.30 Prime Suspect. (M) Another body is discovered on a golf course with exactly the same markings as Karen Howard.

10.30 Air Crash Investigation. (PG) 11.30 Bargain Hunt.

6.30 Bargain Hunt.

Contestants compete at an antiques auction.

7.30 Kingdom. (M) Snell takes on a gas company.

8.30 Inspector Morse. (PG) Inspector Morse delves into the disappearance of a schoolgirl from a wealthy family.

10.30 The Border. (PG) 11.30 Bargain Hunt.

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6.00 American Pickers. (PG) 7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG) 7.30 Car Crash TV. (PG) 8.00 World’s Craziest Fools. (PG) 8.30 BBQ Pitmasters.

(PG) Narrated by Mark Englehardt.

9.30 Grilled. (PG) 10.30 Man Finds Food. (PG) 11.00 Chow Masters. (PG) 11.30 Operation Repo. (M)

6.00 American Pickers.

(PG) Frank takes a gamble on a vintage car.

7.00 AFL Pre-Game Show.

Pre-game coverage of the match.

7.30 Football. AFL. Round 19. Geelong v Western Bulldogs. From Simonds Stadium, Victoria.

11.00 Friday Front Bar. (M) 11.30 Olympians: Off The Record. (PG)

6.30 AFL Pre-Game Show.

Pre-game coverage of the match.

7.00 Football. AFL. Round 19. North Melbourne v St Kilda. From Etihad Stadium, Melbourne.

10.30 Movie: Assault On Precinct 13. (2005) (MA15+) Ethan Hawke, Laurence Fishburne. A cop battles rogue cops.

6.00 Seinfeld. (PG) 6.30 Movie: Twister.

(1996) (PG) Helen Hunt, Bill Paxton.

9.00 Movie: The Rock.

(1996) (MA15+) Sean Connery, Nicolas Cage.

An FBI agent and a convict break into the former Alcatraz prison in order to stop a renegade general.

11.55 Movie: Snatch.

(2000) (MA15+)

6.00 American Pickers. (PG) 7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG) 8.30 The Big Bang Theory.

(PG) With Leonard still on his expedition to the North Sea, Sheldon and Penny begin to bond in his absence.

10.00 Family Guy. (M) Peter and Joe perform pranks.

11.00 American Dad! (M) 11.30 Rude Tube. (M)

6.00 American Pickers. (PG) 7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG) A couple of Schwinn bikes are on offer.

7.30 Highway Patrol. (PG) 8.30 Outback Truckers.

Final. (PG) Steve Grahame hits the mud.

9.30 Ice Road Truckers.

(M) Hugh and Rick travel deeper into the outback.

11.30 Counting Cars. (M)

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6.00 Regular Show. (PG) 6.30 Adventure Time. (PG) 7.00 The Middle. (PG) 7.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 8.30 Movie: RoboCop. (2014) (M) Joel Kinnaman, Gary Oldman. A critically wounded Detroit cop undergoes surgery to become a cyborg.

10.50 Movie: Blown Away.

(1994) (M)

6.00 Regular Show. (PG) 6.30 Adventure Time. (PG) 7.00 The Middle. (PG) 8.30 Mom. (M) In order to avoid her ex-boyfriend, Bonnie drags Christy to a new AA meeting, only to run into her ex-girlfriend.

9.30 Two And A Half Men. (M) 10.30 Anger Management. (M) 11.30 Sullivan & Son. (M)

6.00 Scooby Doo! Mecha Mutt Menace.

7.30 Movie: Sinbad: Legend Of The Seven Seas. (2003) (PG) Brad Pitt, Catherine Zeta-Jones.

9.10 Movie: The Whole Nine Yards. (2000) (M) Bruce Willis, Matthew Perry.

A dentist is pressured to sell information.

11.10 Movie: Get Shorty.

(1995) (MA15+)

6.00 Movie: Cats & Dogs.

(2001) (PG) Tobey Maguire, Sean P. Hayes.

7.45 Movie: Charlotte’s Web. (2006) Dakota Fanning, Dominic Scott Kay. A pig forms a friendship with a spider.

9.40 Movie: Blast From The Past. (1999) (PG) Brendan Fraser, Alicia Silverstone.

Two very different people fall in love.

6.00 Movie: Space Jam. (1996) Michael Jordan, Wayne Knight.

7.40 Movie: The Mask.

(1994) (PG) Jim Carrey, Cameron Diaz.

9.40 Movie: The Inbetweeners 2. (2014) (MA15+) Simon Bird, James Buckley. Will and his friends travel to Australia for their gap year.

11.40 Adult Swim. (M)

6.00 Regular Show. (PG) 6.30 Adventure Time. (PG) 7.00 The Middle. (PG) 7.30 Auction Hunters: Dead Aim. (PG) 8.00 Top Gear. (PG) Matt LeBlanc goes on a tour of London.

9.30 Movie: 300. (2006) (MA15+) Gerard Butler, Lena Headey. A force of 300 Spartans fight the Persians.

6.00 Regular Show. (PG) 6.30 Adventure Time. (PG) Jake becomes a father.

7.00 The Middle. (PG) Brick gets in trouble.

7.30 The NRL Rookie.

Contestants vie for an NRL contract.

8.45 Movie: The Saint.

(1997) (M) Val Kilmer, Elisabeth Shue. A thief falls in love with a scientist.

11.15 Tattoo Fixers.

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6.30 Friends. (PG) Joey tries to make an old girlfriend jealous.

7.30 Miss Marple. (PG) Miss Marple continues to investigate a series of murders in a small village.

8.40 Midsomer Murders.

(M) A man seemingly commits suicide.

10.50 The Mysteries Of Laura. (M) 11.50 Infomercials. (PG)

6.30 Friends. (PG) 7.00 Friends.

7.30 The Real Jaws. (PG) 8.30 Murder Games. (M) A look at the murder of Breck Bednar.

9.30 Soccer. International Champions Cup. Borussia Dortmund v Manchester City. From Longgang Stadium, Shenzhen, China.

11.30 Monarch Of The Glen. (PG)

6.30 Friends. (PG) Monica burns her first Thanksgiving dinner.

7.30 Soccer. International Champions Cup. Tottenham Hotspur v Atlético Madrid.

From the MCG. 10.00 Movie: Assassins.

(1995) (M) Sylvester Stallone, Antonio Banderas.

A young assassin tries to murder a rival who is the best in the business.

6.30 Catching History’s Criminals: The Forensic Story. (PG) 7.40 See No Evil: The Billings Murders. (M) Take a look at a mysterious disappearance.

8.40 Movie: Zodiac. (2007) (M) Jake Gyllenhaal, Mark Ruffalo. A serial killer taunts the authorities.

11.50 Dalziel And Pascoe. (M)

6.30 Movie: The Lake House. (2006) (PG) Sandra Bullock, Keanu Reeves. Two lovers make a surprising discovery.

8.30 Movie: I Am Sam. (2001) (M) Sean Penn, Michelle Pfeiffer. A mentally disabled man fights for custody of his seven-yearold daughter.

11.15 Person Of Interest. (M)

6.30 Friends. (PG) 7.30 David Attenborough’s Life Story: Courtship.

(PG) Narrated by Sir David Attenborough.

8.40 Andrew Marr’s History Of The World: Age Of Plunder. (M) Andrew Marr continues his epic journey through the events which have shaped history.

11.20 Fugitive: Black Ops. (M)

6.30 Friends. (PG) 7.30 Agatha Christie’s Poirot. (PG) 8.40 Movie: Miss Marple: The Mirror Crack’d From Side To Side. (1992) (PG) Joan Hickson, Claire Bloom, Barry Newman. Miss Marple investigates after a pushy fan is poisoned by a drink apparently meant for a film star.

11.10 The Paradise. (PG)

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6.00 Family Feud.

6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG) 7.30 David Attenborough’s Africa: Cape.

8.30 Megafactories: Audi.

Take a tour of the German factory where the Audi R8 is produced.

9.30 Bear Grylls: Mission Survive. (M) The celebrities go on a trek.

10.30 Legends. (M) 11.30 Sons Of Anarchy. (M)

6.00 Family Feud.

6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG) 7.30 Gold Coast Cops. (PG) 8.30 Megastructures: Beijing Water Cube. (PG) A look at Beijing’s National Swimming Centre.

9.30 Cops: Adults Only. (PG) 10.30 Undercover Boss. (PG) 11.30 Californication. (MA15+)

6.00 Family Feud.

6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG) 7.30 MacGyver. (PG) 8.30 Walker, Texas Ranger.

(M) Walker is troubled after he nearly causes a young boy’s death during a hostage situation.

9.30 Movie: Setup. (2011) Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Ryan Phillippe.

11.15 Bear Grylls: Mission Survive. (M)

6.00 The Renovation King.

6.30 The Unstoppables. (PG) 7.00 Last Man Standing. (PG) 7.30 David Attenborough’s Africa.

8.30 Zoo. (M) 9.30 Minority Report. Dash and Vega follow a vision to the Southside.

10.30 Crisis. (M) 11.30 Legends. (M)

6.00 Family Feud: Sunday.

6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG) 7.30 Russell Coight’s All Aussie Adventures.

Final. (PG) 8.00 Last Man Standing. (PG) 8.30 Chopper’s Republic Of Anzakistan.

9.00 Movie: The Power Of One. (1992) Stephen Dorff, Morgan Freeman.

11.35 Megafactories.

6.00 Family Feud.

6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG) 7.30 Undercover Boss. (PG) 8.30 Movie: Under Siege.

(1992) (M) Steven Seagal, Tommy Lee Jones.

Mercenaries hijack the USS Missouri.

10.35 Chopper’s Republic Of Anzakistan.

11.05 Wilfred. (MA15+) 11.35 Super Rugby Extra Time. (PG)

6.00 Family Feud.

6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG) 7.30 48 Hours: Death At The Parsonage. (M) 8.30 Movie: M*A*S*H. (1970) Donald Sutherland, Elliott Gould. The antics of surgeons at the 4077th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital during the Korean War. 11.00 Rosewood.

Premiere. (M)

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6.00 Family Feud.

6.30 Neighbours.

7.05 The Simpsons.

7.30 How I Met Your Mother. (M) 8.00 Futurama. (PG) 8.30 The Simpsons. (PG) 9.00 Bordertown. (M) 9.30 Bob’s Burgers. (PG) 10.00 Duckman. (M) 10.30 How I Met Your Mother. (M) 11.00 James Corden. (PG)

6.00 Family Feud.

6.30 Neighbours.

7.05 The Simpsons. (PG) 7.30 How I Met Your Mother. (M) 8.00 New Girl. (M) 8.30 Jane The Virgin. (PG) 9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (M) 10.30 How I Met Your Mother. (M) 11.00 The Late Late Show With James Corden. (PG)

6.00 Family Feud.

6.30 Neighbours.

7.05 The Simpsons.

7.30 How I Met Your Mother. (PG) Ted has an encounter with Zoey.

8.00 Movie: Xanadu. (1980) (PG) Olivia Newton-John, Gene Kelly.

10.00 The Late Late Show With James Corden. (PG) 11.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. (PG)

6.00 Snog, Marry, Avoid?

(PG) Hosted by Ellie Taylor.

7.50 Snog, Marry, Avoid?

(M) Hosted by Ellie Taylor.

8.30 The Graham Norton Show. (M) Irish comedian Graham Norton chats with celebrity guests, including Matt Damon and Jessica Chastain.

9.30 To Be Advised.

10.30 American Gothic.

11.30 The Loop. (PG)

6.00 Family Feud: Sunday.

6.30 Everybody Loves Raymond. (PG) 7.30 How I Met Your Mother. (PG) 8.00 Rules Of Engagement. (PG) 8.30 Movie: Mona Lisa Smile. (2003) (PG) Julia Roberts.

10.55 James Corden. (PG) 11.55 Nurse Jackie. (MA15+)

6.00 Family Feud.

6.30 Neighbours.

7.00 The Simpsons. (PG) 7.30 How I Met Your Mother. (M) 8.00 Fresh Off The Boat. (PG) 8.30 The Simpsons. (PG) 9.30 Sleepy Hollow.

10.30 How I Met Your Mother. (M) 11.00 The Late Late Show With James Corden. (PG)

6.00 Family Feud.

6.30 Neighbours.

7.00 The Simpsons. (PG) 7.30 How I Met Your Mother. (PG) 8.00 The Grinder. (PG) 8.30 Movie: Tomorrow, When The War Began.

(2010) (M) Caitlin Stasey, Rachel Hurd-Wood.

10.35 How I Met Your Mother. (PG) 11.05 James Corden. (PG)

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6.05 If You Are The One. 7.05 Brooklyn NineNine. (PG) 7.30 The Feed.

8.00 Geeks Who Drink. (PG) Hosted by Zachary Levi.

8.30 Movie: Death Proof.

(2007) (M) Kurt Russell, Zoe Bell. A stuntman stalks women.

10.20 Movie: Drive. (2011) (MA15+) Ryan Gosling.

6.05 If You Are The One. 7.05 Brooklyn NineNine. (PG) 7.30 The Feed.

8.00 Billy On The Street. (PG) 8.30 MythBusters. (PG) 9.30 The Internet Ruined My Life: Gleek Tragedy.

(PG) Explores the dark side of technology.

10.20 A Brony Tale. (PG) 11.50 League Nation Live.

6.00 If You Are The One. 7.05 Human Resources.

7.30 Friday Feed.

8.00 RocketJump: High Plains Drifter. Premiere.

Follows the RocketJump production team.

8.30 Adam Looking For Eve. (MA15+) 9.25 Naked: Diary From Porn Valley. (MA15+) 10.25 Movie: Tai Chi Hero.

(2012) (M)

6.55 Des Bishop: Breaking China. Des and Leo tour China.

7.30 If You Are The One. Hosted by Meng Fei. 8.30 The Island With Bear Grylls. Final. (M) The men and women are barely surviving.

9.25 Spotless. (MA15+) Jean confides in DCI Squire.

11.40 Movie: Garden State.

(2004) (MA15+)

7.30 If You Are The One. Hosted by Meng Fei. 8.30 Drunk History UK. Final. (MA15+) A retelling of historical events.

9.00 South Park. (M) Cartman gains control of a drone.

9.55 Full Frontal With Samantha Bee. (M) Hosted by Samantha Bee. 10.25 Sex Box USA. (M) 11.20 Shot By Kern. (M)

6.05 If You Are The One. 7.05 Brooklyn NineNine. (PG) 7.35 The Feed.

8.05 The Mindy Project. (M) 8.30 Awkward. (M) 9.00 Awkward. Final. (PG) Jenna begins to re-think all her choices.

9.25 Movie: Big Ass Spider!

(2013) (MA15+) Lin Shaye.

10.55 Movie: Black Sheep.

(2006) (MA15+)

6.05 If You Are The One. 7.05 Brooklyn NineNine. (PG) 7.30 The Feed.

8.00 Full Frontal With Samantha Bee. (M) 8.30 The Night Bus. (MA15+) Part 3 of 3.

9.25 Walk Of Shame Shuttle. (M) Passengers discuss faking it.

10.40 Bad Bridesmaid. (M) 11.35 South Park. (M)

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7.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 7.30 Doctor Who. (PG) 8.15 Fresh Blood.

8.20 Fresh Blood. (PG) 8.30 Sherlock. (M) 10.00 Dirty Laundry Live. (M) 10.35 Jimmy Fallon. (PG) 11.15 Hard Time. (M) 12.05 I’m Having Their Baby. (PG)

7.00 Spicks And Specks.

7.30 Doctor Who. (PG) 8.15 Fresh Blood. (PG) 8.30 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL. Final. (PG) 9.00 Catastrophe. (MA15+) 9.25 Episodes. (M) 9.55 Broad City. (M) 10.20 Dirty Laundry Live.

10.55 Jimmy Fallon.

11.35 Live At The Apollo.

12.20 Alan Carr: Chatty Man.

7.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 7.30 Doctor Who. (PG) 8.15 Fresh Blood.

8.30 The Hoarder Next Door. (PG) 9.20 Ben: Diary Of A Heroin Addict. (MA15+) 10.05 Dirty Laundry Live.

10.45 The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. (PG) 11.25 Sherlock. (M)

7.00 Spicks And Specks.

7.30 Highway Thru Hell.

8.15 Mock The Week.

8.45 Live From The BBC. 9.15 Live At The Apollo.

10.00 Comedy Up Late.

10.35 Catastrophe.

11.00 Broad City.

11.20 Episodes.

11.50 Video Killed The Radio Star.

12.15 Video Killed The Radio Star. (M)

6.20 Eve. 6.50 BtN Newsbreak.

7.00 Deadly 60.

7.30 Officially Amazing.

8.00 The Haunting Hour. (PG) 8.20 Adventure Time.

8.45 Degrassi: The Next Generation. (PG) 9.05 The Sleepover Club.

9.30 MY:24. (PG) 9.40 Rage. (PG) 10.45 Close.

6.20 Eve. 6.50 BtN Newsbreak.

7.00 Deadly 60.

7.30 Officially Amazing.

8.00 The Haunting Hour. (PG) 8.20 Adventure Time.

8.45 Degrassi: The Next Generation. (PG) 9.05 The Sleepover Club.

9.30 MY:24. (PG) 9.40 Rage. (PG) 10.45 Close.

6.20 Eve. 6.50 BtN Newsbreak.

7.00 Deadly 60.

7.30 Officially Amazing.

8.00 The Haunting Hour.

8.20 Adv Time.

8.45 Degrassi.

9.05 The Sleepover Club.

9.30 Miraculous Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir.

9.50 Sword Art Online.

10.15 Kamisama Kiss.

10.40 Close.

6.30 Bargain Hunt.

7.30 Doc Martin.

(PG) A stomach bug hits Portwenn.

8.30 Lewis. (M) After a babysitter is found dead, Lewis finds the investigation drawing him into a variety of subcultures.

10.30 How Britain Worked: Seaside. (PG) Guy heads to Llandudno.

11.30 Bargain Hunt.

6.30 Bargain Hunt. A team brings their dog along.

7.30 The Vicar Of Dibley.

(PG) Geraldine tries playing Cupid.

8.30 Murdoch Mysteries.

(M) Murdoch investigates the mysterious deaths of two of the Beaton heirs.

10.30 Suspects. (M) A burnt woman is found in the Thames.

11.30 Bargain Hunt.

6.00 American Pickers. (PG) 7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG) 7.30 Beverly Hills Pawn.

(PG) A painting of Raquel Welch is on offer.

8.30 Storage Wars. (M) The gang meets up at the Sahara Casino.

9.30 Baggage Battles.

(PG) The buyers head to Louisiana.

10.00 Hardcore Pawn. (M)

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First online mental health program for farmers The worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first online mental health program specifically targeted at farmers aims to provide them with effective coping techniques and prevention methods.

Farmers traditionally have among the highest rates suicide across the globe.

The 2014 Regional Wellbeing Survey found that almost 50 per cent of Australian farmers had a mild or worse mental disorder, compared with 26 per cent of the general rural population.

The new program is being developed by researchers at the University of South Australia in collaboration with the University of Adelaide, National Centre for Farmer Health and the Freemasons Foundation Centre for Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Health.

Lead researcher Kate Fennell said it was the first the online resource of its kind in the world to specifically target farmers.

She said it would not only help farmers who lived with a mental illness but could also be used as a prevention tool to address potential issues before they materialised. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The main thing that it is going to focus on is helping farmers deal with things that are beyond their control because we know that farmers are already good problems solvers and are quite independent,â&#x20AC;? Dr Fennell said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Things like the weather, commodity prices and disease outbreak â&#x20AC;&#x201C; are all things that arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t easily fixed, canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be controlled and our previous research has shown us

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they are what causes the most stress. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are hoping to provide them with the skills to cope better with the difficulties of their everyday lives and essentially prevent the development of mental health issues.â&#x20AC;?

South Australia is the driest state in the driest inhabited continent in the world,

speak to their GP about it because they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know how to have that conversation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;One of the things we are working on is a script for the website that they can read through as an example or a video of someone else having that conversation so that they realise that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s actually not that

making it a challenging place to run a farm. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The program will include information on how to get help because we know that farmers sometimes find that difficult,â&#x20AC;? Dr Fennell said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Some farmers have told us that they are worried about their mental health but donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t

hard and is something that has been done before.â&#x20AC;?

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It would also send personal reminders or messages of encouragement to users whose participation declined over the course of the program. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want to work within Australia at the moment to make sure itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s culturally appropriate and targets their needs specifically. Farmers in other countries might have different needs,â&#x20AC;? Dr Fennell said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Once we make sure the program is effective here we have had initial discussions about rolling it out in other parts of the world as well.â&#x20AC;?

Dr Fennell, who grew up on a farm in South Australia, is looking for 80 farmers from around Australia to assist them in developing and evaluating the website.

Interested parties can visit this link for more information - http://survey. unisa.edu.au/index.php/176398/langen.

Dr Fennell said she hoped the site would be launched in the next 12 months.

South Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s capital Adelaide has three long-standing public universities, Flinders University, University of South Australia, and the University of Adelaide, each of which are consistently rated highly in the international higher education rankings.

If you or someone you know needs help, call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or visit the website.

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MLA to ‘accelerate’ red meat industry’s digital future Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) has today unveiled a visionary plan to accelerate the digital future of Australia’s red meat and livestock industry.

The ‘Value Chain Digital Strategy’ – an

capture, integration and interpretation of the vast and increasing range of data being generated through new technology.

By exploring the types of data now emerging from the farm gate right through to the consumer, the strategy will define

conference in Launceston today, MLA Managing Director Richard Norton said MLA’s Value Chain Digital Strategy will harness the multitude of new digital technologies right across the value chain to ensure they work together

ways to accelerate the creation of a userfriendly, integrated data platform that enables more informed and agile decision making by businesses right across the value chain.

Speaking at the Red Meat Updates

to build prosperity throughout the red meat industry.

“As new disruptive automation and objective measurement technologies emerge and the digital footprint expands, there is an increasing need for an

1. industry first – will be designed to empower every participant at every point in the value chain through data-driven commercial decision making.MLA will lead the development of the strategy with industry to deliver seamless

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integrated platform that provides more ways for value chain partners to share and mine data to benefit their business,” Mr Norton said.

“There will be increasing use of robotics, drones, driverless vehicles, satellite imagery of pastures, Meat Standards Australia data and compliance, objective measurement and value based marketing.

At the consumer level, home grocery deliveries, provenance, branded products and ethical consumer purchasing will also make an increasing impact.

“MLA’s Value Chain Digital Strategy will start to coordinate all of the activity going on, driving the development of an integrated platform for capturing the data and the generation of reliable and objective information tools that can be readily applied within businesses across the value chain.”

Mr Norton said MLA is well placed to lead the development of a digital strategy, which will require close collaboration across industry with the world’s best innovation companies.

“In servicing the entire red meat and livestock value chain, MLA is in a position to lead the development of a digital strategy that maximises the opportunity to exchange information and produce what our markets need more sustainably and profitably,” Mr Norton said.

“ I m p r o v e d communication will also increase the capacity of industry players – be they producer, processor, exporter or retailer – to embrace new technology and the use of meaningful data in their business.”

Mr Norton said the need for a whole-ofindustry digital strategy in the Australian red meat and livestock industry was compelling.

“While our Australian industry enjoys significant natural advantages, increasing competition within our domestic and export markets – and input costs that are consistently higher than all of our major international competitors – mean it is imperative for our industry to work smarter,” Mr Norton said.

“But an uncoordinated, ad hoc approach to new technology simply will not capture, let alone unlock, the potential that big data offers our industry.”

Mr Norton said MLA had strategically engaged in seven Rural R&D for Profit projects, six Cooperative Research Centres (CRCs) and three consortiums within the red meat and broader agriculture sectors.

“These partnerships will ensure the development of a digital strategy platform suitable for mixed production and processing businesses – and the involvement of global companies, universities and other research and

2.

development providers in the value chain digital strategy,” he said.

“For instance, MLA recently secured a $4.8 million Australian Government grant for a collaborative project to develop advanced new live animal and carcase measurement technology that will pave the way for value based pricing.

“This transformational project is just one pillar of our value chain digital strategy. In the coming weeks and months, we’ll be making further announcements

as we progress the development of the strategy and engage the value chain in that process.”

Pictured: Harnessing the multitude of new digital technologies right across the value chain will build prosperity for the red meat industry.

Photo 1. LEAP technology Photo 2. Meat x-ray

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NSW Government frees tractor movements

NSW Minister for Roads, Maritime and Freight, Duncan Gay announced at the NSW Farmers Annual Conference that the NSW Government will remove unnecessary restrictions on the movement of tractors.

NSW Farmers President Derek Schoen has called the announcement a breakthrough for many farmers impeded from performing the basic function of moving farm equipment from one property

to another.

“This step is a welcome move from Minister Gay that will remove frustration of many farmers who have had travel restrictions placed on the registrations of their tractors,” said Mr Schoen.

“Our members had been reporting that different travel restrictions were being placed on the same model tractor in the same town.

“For many years the economics of agriculture has meant that farmers have been required to increase the area of land they farm by buying new properties.

“To efficiently farm on different properties, farmers need to be able to move their tractors and other farm machinery between their holdings.

“The decision by Minister Gay recognises these realities and will enhance

the ability of our members to get on and do the job of growing food and fibre.”

The announcement will allow farmers to move tractors, that are not required to operate under a permit or notice, without travel restrictions provided they use a flashing light.

Farmers seek equitable local Government rates The members of the NSW Farmers Association have moved motion after motion on issues relating to Local Government rates.

At their Annual General Meeting, the membership unanimously endorsed that rural rate payers in merged councils be provided with a fair and equitable rating system.

One delegate described the current rate freeze as a “ticking time bomb”and urged

the Association to monitor the situation closely.

Local Government Taskforce Chair, Derek Schoen, said, “Our members are concerned that they are already seeing newly merged councils raise rates.

“When farmers already supply a disproportionate amount of the total rates base in regional areas, rate rises immediately following the Baird Government’s mergers simply add insult to

injury.

“For example in the newly formed Hilltops Council (comprising Harden, Young and Boorowa), farmland rate payers are 25 per cent of the population but contribute over 50 per cent of the rate base.”[1] “That’s why we have been calling for stronger process to address concerns about the rating of different categories of land.

“We want an independent panel for

Record soil moisture levels The state’s seasonal conditions have noticeably improved with some areas receiving the wettest June on record.

Department of Primary Industries (DPI) Seasonal Conditions Coordinator Ian McGowen said during June 88 per cent of the state experienced above average rainfall.

“Most of the state received rainfall of more than 200 per cent of average for the month of June, with the majority of the south, central west, north west, upper Hunter Valley and tablelands receiving between 50-200 mm,” Mr McGowen said.

“Two east coast lows produced heavy rainfall, strong winds and flooding along the NSW coast and adjacent ranges during the month.

“A number of areas in central NSW, experienced their wettest June on record. These areas received more than 400 per cent of their average rainfall. It was also pleasing to see that areas of the west received up to 100 mm, however some of the far west received 10-25 mm or less.

“Pasture growth slowed due to the cool, wet and cloudy conditions, though particular improvements occurred across the coast, areas of the north west, central west and the northern tablelands.

“Relative to historical records, June pasture growth was well above average across most of the far west, central west and southern NSW.” Mr McGowen said during June the wet conditions boosted topsoil moisture to high levels across most of NSW. “Subsoil moisture levels also significantly improved during June, particularly in areas of western, southern, and south eastern NSW.

Relative to historical records, levels in these areas were well above average to extremely high,” Mr McGowen said.

“The constant rainfall on saturated soils has resulted in sufficient run off to replenish farm storages in many areas; however, the conditions are now taking a toll on crops and pastures.

“The early sown winter crops are still performing well, but later sown crops have been affected by waterlogging in low lying areas, as well as seed bursting following more rainfall just after sowing.

“Unfortunately, the conditions have been too wet for re-sowing. They have also restricted farmers from undertaking necessary topdressing, weed and insect control activities.

“Stock condition remains generally good, although nutritional problems have been occurring. Supplementary feeding has remained necessary due to the cold, wet conditions and the high moisture content of dual purpose crops and pastures.”

The Bureau of Meteorology’s rainfall outlook for July to September indicates that wetter than normal conditions are likely across NSW. A strong negative Indian Ocean Dipole event is occurring in the Indian Ocean, which means there is a greater likelihood of above average rainfall and cooler daytime temperatures across south-eastern Australia during winter and spring.

The Bureau of Meteorology’s El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) outlook status remains at La Niña watch, indicating a 50 per cent chance of La Niña conditions eventuating and a further increased likelihood of wetter than normal conditions.

ratepayers within council areas to appeal decisions in regard to rates, rate categories and special variation.

“The existing processes have failed to address our concerns.

“We talk a lot about the farmgate price in agriculture these days – but what leads to the farm gate is the local road. And the local road is managed by the local council.

“That’s why the operation of local councils is so important to farmers.”

Fresh faces for NSW farmers NSW Farmers has welcomed three new Members to the NSW Farmers board.

Barmedman farmer Lisa Minogue, Moree grain producer Rebecca Reardon and Coffs Harbour banana and cucumber grower Paul Shoker were elected to the board at the NSW Farmers Annual Conference.

The three new faces join Griffith’s Helen Dalton, Guyra sheep producer James Jackson and Mudgee farmer Mitchell Clapham on the Board.

Trangie sheep and grain producer Peter Wilson was elected as treasurer and Braidwood beef

producer Mark Horan was re-elected as Vice President.

Corowa farmer Derek Schoen heads up the new board as President after being elected unopposed.

“NSW Farmers represents farmers of all commodities and the board reflects the diversity of food and fibre production in NSW,” Mr Schoen said.

“I am really looking forward to working with the new board over the next two years in addressing issues affecting our members and rural communities and to promote our wonderful industry.”

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Quad Bike Safety Rebate, a move in the right direction NSW Farmers has today welcomed new details of SafeWork NSW $2 million Quad Bike Safety Improvement Program, outlined in the NSW Budget.

Minister for Innovation and Better Regulation, Victor Dominello today addressed the NSW Farmers Annual Conference in Sydney, outlining how the program will work.

The program includes rebates up to $500 for eligible small farming businesses in NSW purchasing one or a combination of the four safety solutions covered by the Program.

In addition, each employee of qualifying businesses can also access the rebate program for training and purchasing of one suitable helmet.

There are up to 6530 distinct rebates available, with maximum rebated amount applicable for each safety solution.

SafeWork NSW requires farmers to attend an eligible educative interaction with them before purchasing the safety solutions to qualify for the rebates, similar to the small business rebate program.

NSW Farmers Industrial Relations Chair, Richard Chamen said â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a move

in the right direction by Government to support the farming community to make safer choices when it comes to quad bike safety.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;The convenience and utility of having quad bikes on farms are crucial to the running of a farm on a daily basis, but there is also no denying that use of quad bikes can quickly turn dangerous. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are hopeful that this program will provide clear guidance on the way hazards relating to quad bike use can be practically managed on farms,â&#x20AC;? Mr Chamen said.

Rebates may also be used towards the purchase of a side-by-side vehicle.

NSW Farmers will continue to monitor the rebate subscription level and liaise closely with SafeWork NSW during the life of the program.

The Association has been successful in securing the role as the rebate programâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s administrator, which means that we will be performing the processing of incoming applications. For more information about the rebate program, please refer to http:// www.nswfarmers.org.au/nsw-quad-bikesafety-improvement-program

Farmers call for more police resources in rural areas Farmers gathered from across the state have today called on the NSW Government to provide additional resources for the NSW Police to help combat alarming levels of rural crime.

Members of the NSW Farmers

Association passed motions calling on the NSW Government to provide additional funding and staffing for rural police stations, and particularly for the smallest rural police stations. This is particularly so that they can attend the out-of-hours calls that are inevitably associated with crime on farms.

Alan Brown, Chair of the NSW Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Wagga Wagga Branch said, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Too many rural police stations are understaffed, or have their staff regularly redeployed to larger rural centres.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;If you are a crook, all you have to do at the moment is wait until business hours are over, or until

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The Association passed a motion today calling for the NSW and federal

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review into trespass, illegal hunting and stock theft in February of this year.

In forums that were organised and promoted by NSW Farmers, the review heard from hundreds of farmers across the state about increasing issues with rural crime. Key problems identified by members included resources and capabilities of police to respond to crime, the penalties associated with the crime, and the infrequency with which strong penalties were handed down to offenders.

Farmers at the conference have also passed a motion calling on the NSW Government to implement a minimum mandatory fine of $5500 for trespass.

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you know the local officer is out of town, and you have a good chance of getting away. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Police in rural areas need the manpower and the resources to actually be able to fight crime,â&#x20AC;? Mr Brown said.

The conference also called for a greater number of marked police patrols along rural roads.

Rural crime has reached acute levels across the state, with stock theft at its highest levels since 2013. Illegal hunting activity has also increased sharply, and is associated with incidents of fuel and equipment theft, livestock injury and death, and damage to farm infrastructure.

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governments to conduct free Q-fever clinics (involving testing and vaccination) for all Australians who are involved in rural and animal industries. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This motion reinforces existing Association policy calling for the vaccine to be put on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, and for a sufficient number of vaccines to be made available,â&#x20AC;? said NSW Farmers President, Derek Schoen.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;During the 2016 federal election, the Coalition Government committed to investing $514,500 to research regarding the spread of the disease and its transmission to people.

The Association welcomed this announcement, but continues to call for immediate assistance to protect farmers from the disease by accessible and affordable vaccination,â&#x20AC;? Mr Schoen said.

Q fever is a worldwide airborne infection transmitted through contact with goats, cattle, sheep or native animals. The early symptoms resemble the flu and include fevers, migraines, severe sweats, body aches and pains.

20% of victims go on to suffer chronic fatigue or serious health complications. There are around 450 registered cases a year, but the disease is preventable via vaccination.

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The beginning of the new financial year surging 30 cents or more, while the broader and the strong market in recent weeks categories continued to trend lower. resulted in a larger than forecast offering, Merino Cardings also closed slightly lower at with 41,000 bales put before the trade. all three centres.

Wool sales are now in recess and will Merino Fleece indicators were as much as 25 cents lower, with the finer types least resume week beginning Monday the 8th of affected. The market did however show August.

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Farm safety figures There were 73 farm fatalities in 2015 – that is one death every 5 days - and 1 in 5 of those deaths was a child. This figure is half the number of deaths of 20 years ago, but we can and must do better.

In 2015, half of farm deaths were due to incidents with farm machinery, quad bikes and tractors, while the biggest on-farm risk to children is still from drowning.

Agriculture contributes over $50 billion to Australia’s Gross Domestic Product annually. Farming is vital to maintaining our home food production as well as supporting exports. Maintaining the health and wellbeing of those who live on the farm and deliver this bounty is critical.

Identifying farm hazards, developing safe work practices and ensuring all workers, visitors and family receive instruction and training

in safety procedures are all steps that can be taken to help reduce farm fatalities. However, to create real change, safety has to become embedded in the farm workforce psyche and awareness must extend to everybody on the property including children.

Visitors to farms must also be factored into safety planning and be made aware of hazards. Sadly, 30% of child deaths on farms were visiting children.

The National Rural Health Alliance has put together an Infographic and a Farm Safety Help Sheet to assist with farm hazard identification and action planning.

Safety should never be taken for granted. One moment’s inattention could leave a family and community devastated.

Be aware and be prepared.

Farmer of the Year Award Minister for Primary Industries, Lands and Water Niall Blair and NSW Farmers President Derek Schoen has announced applications for the 2016 NSW Farmer of the Year Award are now open.

Minister Blair said the awards are both a celebration and recognition of farming excellence through a diverse range of enterprises across NSW. “Our farmers represent some of the most innovative, industrious primary producers, who face many challenges to produce the world’s highest quality food and fibre,” Minister Blair said.

“The state’s $12 billion primary industries sector is going from strength to strength under the stewardship of our farmers, who demonstrate drive and determination to run efficient, profitable and sustainable businesses.”

Mr Schoen described the Award as an important opportunity to promote the agriculture sector, and to identify

outstanding farmers who are pushing the boundaries within their industry and in farming generally.

“The awards recognise people with outstanding management skills, and who demonstrate a combination of innovation, profitability, sustainability and community involvement,” he said.

“I strongly encourage farmers from all parts of the primary industries sector to enter.”

The successful 2016 Farmer of Year will be awarded $10,000 and the other finalists will receive $2,000.

The 2015 Winner, Cowra-based vegetable, cropping and livestock producer Ed Fagan, encouraged his colleagues to nominate an outstanding farmer, or apply themselves.

The award is an initiative of the NSW Department of Primary Industries and NSW Farmers, with support from The Land and SafeWork NSW.

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$5.8 m. boost for biosecurity Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) has welcomed a $5.8 million Australian Government grant to assist in bolstering biosecurity systems for Australia’s livestock industries.

The project, managed by MLA and to be led by CSIRO, will focus on improving surveillance, preparedness and return to trade for emergency animal disease incursions using foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) as a model.

The project will provide: • Assurance that Australia has suitable vaccines against the highest risk FMD viruses and diagnostic tests suitable for pre and post outbreak testing; • A new national farm Emergency Animal Disease (EAD) surveillance system built on diverse producer values and needs; • A real-time outbreak ready decision support system built by integrating existing spatial epidemiological models with economic impact modules to allow response scenarios to be tested in real time; and • Meteorological and sequencing based tools that directly assist mapping outbreak spread by providing animal biosecurity intelligence that can reduce the long term impact and minimise the time to proof-of-

freedom.

MLA Managing Director Richard Norton said it was important to Australia’s red meat industry that the best systems are in place to prevent, and if necessary respond quickly, to any infectious disease outbreaks.

“While Australia has stringent animal health biosecurity systems, there is a need for investment to remain vigilant and to continually improve our systems,” Mr Norton said.

“For example, while Australia has been FMD-free since 1872, a large outbreak of this highly infectious disease has the potential to immediately devastate Australia’s livestock industries.

“This project is about bolstering our preparedness, reducing the impact of any outbreak and fast tracking the return to trade for the red meat industry.”

Mr Norton said the work undertaken by Australia around biosecurity, in particular FMD preparedness through the Foot-and-Mouth Disease Risk Management Program (FMD RMP), had gained international recognition.

“We are breaking new ground in vaccine testing and understanding how the virus evolves,” Mr Norton said.

“The FMD RMP focuses on laboratory based research aspects of disease knowledge and anticipation, including laboratory vaccine response.

“In order to ensure this knowledge can be utilised in real time, this project will look at developing data management tools that are fast and integrated with other systems, such as meteorological data and transport.

“More broadly, the project will also further encourage an open and collaborative approach to infectious disease management amongst red meat producers.

“Involving producers in surveillance and biosecurity at enterprise level will have the added benefit of further raising awareness about animal health and disease in general.”

The project is co-funded through the Australian Government’s Rural Research and Development for Profit program, MLA’s Donor Company and Animal Health Australia (AHA).

To find out more about the Federal Government’s Rural R&D for Profit program, visit http:// www.agriculture.gov.au/ag-farmfood/innovation/rural-researchdevelopment-for-profit

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The unique program which has never been seen before in Australia allows children of all ages to learn about balance, snow safety, spatial awareness, teamwork and communication; all while they are in the school yard or gym.

In addition to the Little Shredders program, Australian alpine resorts have been instrumental in establishing a worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first transition opportunity for all children who complete this unique program â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the Golden Ticket!

The Golden Ticket initiative provides every child that completes a Little Shredders program with a complimentary on-snow experience at an Australian resort of their choice!

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Mount Buller, Thredbo, Mount Hotham, Falls Creek, Perisher, Selwyn Snow Resort and Charlotte Pass are all part of the Golden Ticket initiative that provides an opportunity for children to transition from the Little Shredders program to an on-snow resort based activity. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an amazingly generous investment from the Australian resorts and outlines the dedication that Australian alpine resorts have to help grow snowsports across the country. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We encourage parents to take up this offer and get their children involved in their first snow experience, which no doubt will be the first of manyâ&#x20AC;?, said Nick Frayne, National Participation and Sport Development Manager, Ski & Snowboard Australia.

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Cooma Judo club competes at â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Gong Cooma Judo Club travelled to Wollongong to compete in the Illawarra Junior Championships.

After an early rise and long trip to Wollongong on Sunday morning the Cooma kids sparked into action.

Cooper Hassall fought in the u38kg novice boys in his second ever competition and won all four bouts giving him his first gold medal. Cooper fought well and won all bouts

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Indi Dyball again proved her abilities by taking out the silver in the u40kg division and was unlucky not to have taken gold. Shelley Kleven in the seniors got the bronze medal and Jack Kleven fought hard in four very close bouts to finish fourth.

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Tigers Div 2 Ladder 1.

Cooma Tigers 35 2.

ANU FC 35 3.

Belconnen 27 4.

Belsouth 25 5.

UC Pumas 25 6.

Brindabella 17 7.

Lanyon 12 8.

Canberra City 11 9.

ADFA 4 10.

GWC Stags 4 Canberra AFL 4th Grade Ladder 1.

Yass Roos 2.

Ainslie Tricolours 3.

ANU Griffins 4.

ADFA/RMC Rams 5.

CCFC Southern Cats 6.

UC Magpies 7.

Woden Blues 8.

Batemans Bay Seahawks 9.

Tuggeranong Hawks 10.

Molongolo Juggernauts 11.

Googong Hogs Bushpigs Ladder 1.

Bungendore 70 2.

Taralga 68 3.

Crookwell 52 4.

Jindabyne 45 5.

Batemans Bay 42 6.

Boorowa 39 7.

Yass 35 8.

Harden 28 9.

Broulee 21 10.

Milton 13 Group 16 First Grade Ladder 1.

Moruya 28 2.

Bega 20 3.

Merimbula-Pambula 16 4.

Cooma 15 5.

Narooma 15 6.

Bombala 13 7.

Eden 4 8.

Batemans Bay 1

Successful Bushpigs fundraiser for the Wakeford appeal

Bushpigs Rookie Simon Rudd was put to good work by his Slave owner, Susie O’Keefe.

On Saturday following the Bushpigs victory over Yass, 72 -7, the club hosted a fundraiser for the Wakeford Appeal at the Lake Jindabyne Hotel. The event was a huge success, well attended and supported by the whole Jindabyne community.

Bec & Alex Wakeford, Mary O’Brien & Shane Wakeford at the Bushpigs Wakeford Appeal at the LJH on Saturday night.

The Wakeford Appeal supports Jindy Local boys Shane & Alex Wakeford, as Alex (28) is donating a kidney to his brother Shane (31) today, the 26th July, in Sydney.

Over $12,000 worth of prizes were donated and raffled off in monster wheelbarrows, with 8 lucky winners taking

home barrows of their choice.

The Bushpigs Rookie players were also auctioned off as slaves, with all funds going to the Wakeford Appeal.

The event and donations resulted in an amazing $8000 being donated to assist the Wakeford Family in their time of need.

The Bushpigs head to the finals Following an emphatic win at home over Yass on the weekend, 72-7, the Jindabyne Bushpigs are safely into the major finals of the Second Division Monaro South Coast

Cup. Tallow Baille received the 3 points, Ado Butters received 2 points and Matt Want & Lucas Rixon shared the 1 point, with Matt Want being awarded Player’s

Player.

Saturday will see the boys take on Crookwell, at Crookwell to keep the dream alive!

Group 16 Reserve Grade Ladder 1.

Bega 25 2.

Moruya 21 3.

Bombala 17 4.

Bermagui-Cobargo 16 5.

Narooma 15 6.

Cooma 10 7.

Candelo-Bemboka 4 8.

Batemans Bay 4 Group 16 U/18 Ladder 1.

Merimbula-Pambula 32 2.

Bega 26 3.

Moruya 18 4.

Cooma 16 5.

Eden 14 Group 16 League Tag Ladder 1.

Bombala High Heelers 28 2.

Bega Chicks 24 3.

Narooma She-Devils 22 4.

Moruya Sharkettes 20 5.

Merimbula-Pambula Hot Doggies 12 6.

Eden Tigers 12 7.

Candelo-Bemboka 7 8.

Batemans Bay 6 9.

Cooma Fillies 1 Lady Tigers Div 2 1.

Cooma 31 2.

ANU 26 3.

Belsouth 24 4.

Brindabella 22 5.

Belnorth 18 6.

Majura 16 7.

UC Pumas 15 8.

Tuggeranong Utd 9 9.

ADFA 4 10.

Goulburn Strikers 0

This weekend’s sport Saturday July 30 • CCFC Southern Cats v Googong Hogs at Rockley Oval 12.30pm • Cooma Tigers Div 2 v UC Pumas at Canberra Uni 1pm • Jindabyne Bushpigs v Crookwell at Crookwell • Stallions v Narooma at Cooma Showground 2.30pm

• U/18 Stallions v Eden at Cooma Showground Sunday July 31 • Cooma Lady Tigers v Belnorth at Nijong Oval 10am • Bombala High Heelers - Bye • Bombala Reserve Grade v Moruya at Bega

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Monaro Equestrian Association rides out winter

Belinda Dwyer on Darkie.

The committee of the Monaro Equestrian Association are keen to keep riders active over the winter months. Every third Sunday of these winter months, a rally day is scheduled at Cooma Pony Club grounds. Last Sunday fifteen riders rolled up for MEA’s Jump Club rally. This is an informal day where riders have the opportunity to school their horses over an entire show-jumping course without worrying about the rules and stress of competition.

The day started very cold with a wet, thick mist obscuring the obstacles. Undaunted, the more experienced horses and riders set up a challenging course. By lunchtime the mist had cleared and conditions were perfect. In the afternoon the height of the jumps was lowered for the less experienced.

John Flower volunteered as the instructor for the day and all riders appeared pleased with the way their horses improved whilst under instruction.

This was the second training day which has been run this winter. It was surprising to see so many riders considering that Monaro horses are normally turned out over these colder months.

However, MEA riders were able to leave their horses behind for the annual awards and dinner which was held recently at the Two Vaults restaurant in Cooma. In the formal part of the dinner, MEA president, Helga Frolich thanked all the members who attended and particularly thanked those members who put so much effort into helping to run

the club and making it such a success throughout the past twelve months. Three members were singled out for their consistent efforts and were given “Club Person” awards. They were Anne-Marie Ladhams (Jump Club), Craig Johnson (Working Equitation) and Mary Ann Mould (Dressage scoring).

Winners of the 2015-2016 annual awards were: Dressage Prep-Preliminary: Michele Balaz, Limerick XL. Runner up: Carly Jobber, Amirs Fryske Mynx. Dressage Novice: EQUAL Belinda Mackintosh, Flowervale Florencello and Jeannine Stockl, Gundaroo Bella. Runner Up: Shelley Kleven, Amaranda Moet. Dressage Elementary and Above: Jeannine Stockl, Gundaroo Bella. Dressage Highest Percentage: Pam O’Brien, Jumbuck 74%. Runner Up: Michele Balaz, Limerick XL 73%. Show Jumping: Katie Moroney, Elmo. Runner Up: Zoe Tritschler, Al. Working Equitation : Sally Weston, PPP Skipity.

Runner Up: Denise Horsfall, Aristocrat. Overall High Points: Michele Balaz, Limerick XL. Runner Up: Denise Horsfall, Aristocrat.

The next rally day will be held at Cooma Pony Club Grounds. It will include both Jump Club and sporting games. Riders of any age, interested in joining the MEA can find more details from www. mea.equestrian.org.au or can contact the secretary by email on secretary.mea.cooma@gmail.com.

Stephen Azzopardi from Burra.

Dave Cochrane clears the brick wall.

Left: Georgia Constance in action.

Above: Georgia Constance jumping in the early mist John Flower from Cooma.

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A first for Cooma and Jindabyne Snow enthusiasts in Cooma and Jindabyne are now being offered a skiing fitness assessment that is usually only available to the very best competitive skiers and snowboarders.

Physiotherapist Eliza Graham is providing a comprehensive “skiers’ and snowboarders’ body check” at Snowy Mountains Physiotherapy.

Eliza is well qualified.

She has recently returned to Snowy Mountains Physiotherapy having worked as the team physiotherapist in North America at a training camp with 27 of Australia’s top competitive Moguls skiers.

“This skiers and snowboarders assessment takes about an hour,” Eliza explained to The Monaro Post. “I look at the body as a whole, aiming to ensure that it is ready for the specific stresses and challenges of skiing and snowboarding.”

“For example, I look at how strong and how flexible the muscles and joints are.

Have any old injuries rehabilitated fully and properly? How strong (or weak) are the various parts of the body?”

“Whilst getting fit for skiing and snowboarding is important, it really should be looked upon as just a part of preparation for the snow season,” Eliza said.

“Doing squats at home or at the gym

is good, but if one side of your body is weaker than the other side - perhaps from having a weaker muscle or joint in one leg, or there is a weakness resulting from a previous injury - then all that squats will do is make that body imbalance even greater.”

“So, after the assessment I would be able to suggest ways of correcting that imbalance.”

Eliza suggests that anyone skiing at a higher than average level should have a skiing fitness assessment. “So, anyone who competes or has competed at interschool level or above should definitely have an assessment.” The assessment is available for people of any age, and any skill level.

“The assessment provides skiers and snowboarders with a better awareness of their body strengths and weaknesses. This can significantly enhance the enjoyment of the sport and can help reduce the risk of injury even before you take your first step onto the snow,” Eliza suggests.

This skiing and snowboarding fitness assessment is available at Snowy Mountains Physiotherapy in both Jindabyne and Cooma.

Appointments can be made by phoning 6457 2627. More information is available at www.snowymountainsphysio.com/ski-fit

Thredbo Masters 2016

The fastest women: Elke Haege (3rd), Alice Chilcott-Jones (1st) and Belinda Reistatter (2nd) on the podium Despite the atrocious weather conditions the previous day, this year’s Thredbo Masters Giant Slalom was held in good visibility on Saturday July 23 on the Upper Rossignol slope on an excellent course with 15 gates.

There were 71 starters aged between 30 and 83, of which 27 were women, all competing in nine male and female age categories.

The overall fastest male times were: Paul Lorenz with a combined time of 00:39.39, Thomas Reistatter 00:39.79 and Tom Gellie 00:41.34.

The overall female fastest times were:

Alice Chilcott-Jones with a combined time of 00.42.14, Belinda Reitstatter 00.43.90 and Elke Haeg 00:44.18.

The presentation of medals and lucky draw prizes was held at a dinner in the Kosciuszko Room of Thredbo’s Alpine Hotel. Many of the participants from the different resorts race every year in the event, thus resulting in a very social evening.

Pictured; Four successful women in their age categories were Anna Turner, Jan Owens, Chrissi Webb and Marion Murri.

The fastest men: Tom Geille (3rd), Paul Lorenz (1st) and Thomas Reitstatter (2nd).

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Disabled skiers enjoy Smiggins Three years ago, Debbie Schubert, who is both a Disabled Wintersports Australia volunteer and member of the Bodalla branch of the CWA, drew on a long friendship with a member of the Jindabyne CWA to ask a favour.

Debbie was rather hoping that the Jindabyne CWA might be prepared to prepare picnic lunches for the DWA camps she was involved with.

Of course the answer was yes! After all, one of the core purposes of the CWA is to provide support for those in need especially with regard to health and education.

What is Disabled Wintersport Australia? It is an organisation which provides opportunities for people with disabilities to participate at all levels in the winter sport of their choice.

For 35 years, DWA has organised weekly camps in one or other of the NSW and Victorian ski resorts for people with a range of permanent physical or intellectual disabilities.

There are usually between six to ten members attending each camp along with their carers and one or two trained volunteers.

The purpose of each camp varies.

Some are for people who come together for a specific programme (such as the annual women’s camp) or an elite athlete development programme. Then again, there are others which introduce members to their very first experience of being in the snow.

There are programs organised for groups from a rehab or respite care

unit such as the Northcott respite care group who visited Smiggins last week.

Northcott is a service and support provider for people with disabilities, their families and carers living in NSW and the ACT. So the opportunity for a CWA branch based in NWS’s major winter tourist area to do catering for disabled people was a no brainer.

The task, after all, is simple.

Sandwiches, fruit, drinks and a cookie for up to 20 people for a few weeks in the winter, all of which are picked up early in the day by a DWA volunteer.

The photographs are from last Thursday’s DWA picnic at Smiggins with Northcott respite care group. There were our people in sit skis, each with two guides, and two stand up skiers, each with one guide. The group was very lucky as they enjoyed the final lunch break of the camp just before the rain came in!

Photos are courtesy of Debbie Schubert, DWA volunteer.

Winter game 100 at Cooma field and game A stunning week end on the Monaro saw an excellent turn out of shooters on Sunday at the Cooma Field and Game range. Forty Eight competitors enjoyed a relaxed day with some great targets on offer. Long time members Bill and Marg Warriner from Numeralla were the days sponsors and some generous meat trays from Jindabyne Butchery were on offer for those who shot well enough to take out their respective grades.

Bill not only sponsored, but led the set

up crew, which did a great job offering a variety of targets for all grades. No “25’s” (perfect rounds.) were shot on the day and yet the targets were mixed enough that less experienced shooters still managed to pick up encouraging scores.

Mark Corbett shot well and took out High Gun which followed up from his high gun score at Skeet on the Saturday.

Other Results High Gun, Mark Corbett 88 AA grade. 1st Bill Warriner 80, 2nd

Doug Alcock 69.

A grade. 1st Andrew Fairfield-Smith 84,2nd John Sankey 83 , 3rd Nev. Brady 82.

B grade. 1st Curls Thistleton 84, 2nd Stephen Mc Intyre 84. 3rd Barry Dunn 82.

C grade. 1st John Lehmann 68, 2nd Adam Mower 66, 3rd Russell Rowling 64.

Ladies 1st Robin Perkins 74, 2nd Marg Warriner 64, 3rd Rhonda White 48.

Lucky Member Jimmy White. Eddie Tierney.

The club will be holding its AGM and a general meeting at the Cooma Exservices club on Tuesday the 26th at 6.00 pm all welcome. The next club shoot is on Sunday 21st August. “The Interclub Challenge”, 9.30 at the Middlingbank range. For more information call Andrew 0413 013 689 or Adam 0410 507 279 or visit coomafieldandgame.org

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Wednesday July 27, 2016

Weather affects bowls fields The weather improved enough to hold the July round of the Bill Elder Shield last Wednesday but with a rather disappointing field of just 13 players.

Peter Harris drew the swinging lead stick and filled that roll for Russell Fox and Mike Mannile and for Ken Rees and Mario Frezza. This was a real contest with scores being level on four occasions, including the second last.

The shot of the afternoon, two wicks on to the Jack with enough pace to send it about 15 feet to a waiting failed “on shot”. Was it well planned or simply a hurl and hope that paid off, Mike ? Peter, Russell and Mike won the game 14/13.

Mary Boller and Renate Winckel held a 9/7 lead over Mary Phillips and Mary Obermaier on end 11, lost it on 14, regained on 16 but did not score again to go down 13/19.

Bob Douglass and Mick Mayhew made a dream start against Max Butler and Geoff Venables to lead 9/0 after four ends. Six ends later they were trailing 9/13. Four shots on 14 brought them just one shot behind but could only score on one more end for Max and Geoff to win 24/17.

Saturday’s match between the men and the ladies as a practice for the ladies seeking fame in their Pennant playoff was

marred by cold windy weather which made play difficult for all.

Dawn Russell, Tracey Sanders, Ev Hamilton and Olga Jebbink kept Max Butler, Mick Mayhew, Mike Mannile and Colin Roberson on two shots for six ends whilst they advanced to a 7/2 lead. The ladies continued in this dominating fashion through to end 17 to lead 19/8.

Five shots to the men on 18 had them trailing 13/19.

Everyone was happy to call it off after 20 ends with the ladies leading 21/14. Four shots on end five to Neil McGregor, Mario Frezza, John Vincent and Ignazio Mondello doubled their score and gave them the lead 8/4 against Maureen D’Amico Mary Obermaier, Leonie Snell and Margherita Zasso.

The men continued their good form and set up a 14/9 lead by end 13 at which point the ladies set about retrieving the position and eventually hit the front 17/16 on end 20. One shot to the men on 21 brought what had been a good battle to an end 17/17.

Just one rink of Social Bowls and it was a chilly welcome back to the Club for Graham Vale making his annual visit.

He teamed up with Darren Collins and Renate Winckel against Garry Taylor, Judy Locker and Geoff Venables.

Geoff’s team had the best

of things for the first five ends to lead 8/1 then dropped four shots which encouraged their opponents to square the game 9/9 on end 10.

End 16 saw Judy, Garry and Geoff in front 15/11 but when Darren, Renate and Graham scored seven shots over the next two ends to lead 18/15 all decided that the warmth of the Clubhouse was the preferred option.

Sunday was similar to Saturday but with only six players.

Allan Crowe, Peter Marsicano and Graham Vale were early 13/8 leaders over Darren Collins, Renate Winckel and Giulio D’Amico at the half way point. This lead was extended to 21/9 on 15. Darren, Renate and Giulio finished better over the remaining ends but went down 15/23.

Some important events coming up shortly.

The Annual General Meeting of the Cooma Mens Bowling Club at 11am on Sunday July 31, that is next Sunday, don’t miss it.

Also, entries close for the Fours on August 21 and the Triples on August 28.

Entry Sheets are on the Notice Board and these two events will kick off the new season.

Starting dates are to be advised.

Josh makes paralympic team Cooma swimmer Josh Alford has been selected to wear the green and gold at the 2016 Paralympic games to be held in Rio. Josh’s selection comes off an impressive effort in Adelaide in April this year where he achieved success at the Australian Championships.

The 21 year old is no stranger to representing his country making his Commonwealth Games debut in Glasgow at just 18.

He made it to the final of the 200m freestyle for S14 swimmers and finished in sixth place.

S14 is a classification used for categorising swimmers with an intellectual disability.

Josh also represented Australia at the 2014 Commonwealth Games where he achieved a personal best in six different races and finished sixth place in the 200m freestyle.

Josh attended Monaro High School and began swimming with the Cooma Swimming Club at a young age.

Josh is now based at the Australian Institute of Sport where he trains with head coach Yuriy Vdovychenko.

Marshall wins Wednesday stableford by two points Last Wednesday’s Medley Stableford saw Norm Marshall come home first with 39 points from Kazunori Tamura with 37 claiming the runner up spot.

Balls were won by Richard Hill (36), Marc Salmon (36), Brian Searl (36), Akiko Tamura (35), Simon Allen (34), Georg Froeschl (34), Nathan McGrath (34) and Tom Geach (33).

Nearest the pin on nine was won

by Georg Froeschl and Tom Geach was nearest the pin on 17.

Saturday’s Medley Stableford was played in pretty awful conditions but that didn’t deter Steve Wheatley who won with 34 points from Bart Joseph on 33.

Balls were won by Norm Marshall (31), Paul Lloyd (29), John Harris (29), Sean Smith (29), Steve Russell (28), Mike Introna (27), Marc Salmon (27), Alan Kelly (26) and David

Goggin (25).

Sunday’s round 8 of the Thredbo Super Stableford saw a healthy 32 players take to the course in frigid conditions and Josh Rainsford ran out the winner with 36 points to edge out Steve Young on a count back with Mark Rainsford coming in third with 33 points.

Balls were won by Harry Mould (32), Ged Mackay (32), Brian Searl (31), Phil Amey (31), Jenney O’Byrne (31), Mark Kelly (30) and Lorraine McGregor (30).

Nearest the pin on nine went to Josh Rainsford Brian Searl was closest on 17.

Next week’s competitions will see a Medley Stableford played on Wednesday, the Fireman’s Shield (Medley Stableford) played on Saturday and Sunday will feature another Medley Stableford.

Bombala Golf Report

Ladies on Sunday played the first 18 holes of the Club Championships.

The trophy for the day’s play was donated by Robbo’s Inside to Out. The Leader after the first 18 is Joy Douch 103 from Di Ingram 107, Georgina Withers 109. Handicap Leader is Georgina 81 nett from Di Ingram 83 and Betty Crawford 85 nett. The winner of the trophy was Joy Douch 77 nett. Balls went to Georgina, Di and Betty.

Saturday Members braved the extremely cold conditions to play the 4 Ball Multiplier for C Gronow and P Goldberg Trophies. With the course

very wet and the cold conditions, scores were not great for this game.

Clay Stewart and Joel Cherry came in winners with 62 points.

Balls went to Clay and Joel, and Brendan Weston and Ray Crawford 59 points on a count back from Korie Elton and Brad Tonks. NTP went to Brendan Weston.

Sunday for the Members was a Stableford for Club Trophy. Brendan Weston came in with the great score of 43 points.

Balls were won by Westy and Ray Crawford 37 points. Match Play, Ray Crawford def Pepper Thompson 3/2.

Golf Program

J Vincent Trophy.

Sunday, July 31. Stroke. Monthly Medal.

Ladies Wednesday, July 27. Second 18 holes Club Championships. Captain’s Trophy.

Sunday, July 31. Third 18 holes Club Championships. President’s Trophy.

Members Saturday, July 30. Secret 9 Stableford.

Please note State of Origin at Delegate has been postponed.

Duty Roster - Saturday, July 30, Joel Cherry.

The first 18 holes of the Ladies Club Championships were played in Bombala on Sunday, with Di Ingram, Betty Crawford, Dawn Douch, Georgina Withers, Joy Douch, Gay Kennedy and Eva L’Estrange braving the cold conditions.

Bombala bowls news On Saturday July 23, in the semi finals of the Handicap Singles sponsored by Bombala Bi-Rite Electrical & Hardware, B Crouch def B Ingram 21-13 and M Guthrie def A Dent 21-36.

This sets up the final

between Crouchie and Barrel an we wish both these bowlers good bowls.

Next week we have four teams attending the Candelo carnival (a great effort bowlers).

Next Thursday night is our

turn to sell tickets at the RSL raffles so if you can help out over the next month please put your name on the list on the board (please wear your bowls shirt).

Jack

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Bombala juniors play at Moruya Well it was off to Moruya for just three of the Blue Heelers teams on the weekend.

The other teams had a bye and it was welcomed with the season drawing to a close and the carnival at Bega last week everyone that was able enjoyed the rest.

However it didn’t put off the under 8s who had a bit of a slow start to the game which allowed Moruya to get in a few quick trys. But once the little Heelers warmed up things started to happen.

Josh tellis was the first to open up the field which he did a few times and scored a great try. Ruby Smith was also showing some pace and great determination and came into score a long range try for her efforts. Tanner Hurley also didn’t let the team down showing some beautiful foot work and carved up the opposition to score a try.

Ari Sten, Max Power, Gracie Brownlie and Zara Brotherton were all working hard with big runs and loads of tackles. Freddie Merritt known as the The Raging Bull was straight back where he left off from last week with his straight up the middle runs and strong defence.

Jake brown also had a fine game with some charging runs and a couple of bone rattling tackles Jake was definitely unlucky not to have scored a try.

Amongst all these great players it was hard to pick but this week’s Milo Match Winner went to Kiera Chamberlain.

Although Kiera is a new player to the League with only a couple of games under her belt she is showing loads of potential for the club with her gutsy runs and never say die attitude. Well done Everyone.

Rollie Skellern Coach It was a very small squad of Pink Heelers who travelled to Moruya to take on the Sharkettes on Saturday. The lack of subs proved difficult for the girls who were immediately on the back foot after some early handling errors.

The Moruya team raced away to a 12 point lead which meant the Pink Heelers had to try to play catch up footy for most of the game.

Determined runs by Bree Brownlie and Karter Hampshire kept the girls in the game, as did some last ditch defensive efforts from Emily Perkins and Nikolah Tellis.

Shauna Keavey put in a solid performance and was rewarded with a try late in the second half.

The Bombala girls played with great effort and enthusiasm and tried their best up until the final siren. Although the score blew out in the end the girls should be very proud of their efforts.

Emma Sullivan Coach

Not unlike the Pink Heelers the U14’s were missing four of their players this weekend.

With four men down it was always going to be a hard battle against the Moruya team who is are currently at the top of the ladder.

The Moruya boys were outstanding, and were very quick take advantage of the weakness and put points on the board.

The Bombala boys tried their hardest and never gave up, throughout the season week after week this team is just getting better.

The boys are really playing well together and have shown great improvement. Bryson Phillips-Jones had a fantastic game and scored a try.

Blake Baldwin was outstanding in both defence and attack and also crossed the line for a try. Team Captain Reagan Hurley as well as Lane Stevenson both had great all round matches.

Connor Sten had an absolute blinder as hooker and his older brother Baidon Sten made some big runs and tackles. Jack Cuzner, Rowen Keavey and Paddy Brownlie never gave up. Well done to each and every player for their huge effort in the battle against Moruya but a special thanks goes to a very courageous Max smith who stepped up an age group to helped fill in for the missing players.

Coaches Sam Sten and Kieren.

Milo Player of the match Sponsored by Southern Highland Contracting and Food Works Special thank you to all the 2016 Season Sponsors which includes the f0llowing “Corella” Merino Stud, D & M Automotive, Nerida Manning Podiatrist, Linga Longa, Franks Butchery, Bruce’s Earthmoving, Glenavon Pastoral Co., JD Interstate Transport, Food Works, Bendoc Poll Herefords, Bombala Cycles & Chainsaws, T & J Murphy’s Transport, Envy Industries , Talbot Transport, G& R Brownlie Shearing, IGA Bombala, Guthrie Construction, D & L High Country Earthworks, Damton Farming, MCH Welding, Southern Highland Contracting, Jamieson Bros, Bombala RSL Club, Hands on Bitz & Pizza, Platypus Crush Repairs, R’N’R Massage Clinic, Bombala Bakery, Raw Strength and Palarang Meats.

POINTS: 111

ROUND 19

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WILL & HARRY POINTS: 96

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POINTS: 104

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Wednesday July 27, 2016

High Heelers minor premiers in ladies League Tag On Sunday July 24 the Bombala District Rugby League Football teams ventured down the hill to a sunny Cobargo to play in the last round game of the 2016 season.

Ladies League Tag The High Heelers took on the Eden Tigers, extremely hungry for the win to secure the minor premiership for the year.

As the game kicked off the High Heelers were put under early pressure, forced to defend their own line. But to their credit they never faltered and with crisp tagging efforts from Lucy Sellers, Sue Morgan and Georgie Clarke the Tigers were held out.

Only moments later, the structure and discipline of the High Heelers team saw them shift the ball wide to the left, allowing Tash Stewart to find space. Tash strode away beating numerous defenders to score under the posts. Half way through the first half it was Captain Patrice Clear who showed fancy footwork and speed to slip through the defensive line and secure further points for the Heelers.

At 10-0 with just two minutes until half time, Monique Ingram set up a play to the left where numbers were favourable, allowing Janine Jamieson to weave through defenders and score out wide. The score at half time was 140.

From the kick off after half time, the tempo of the game seemed to increase with each team feeling the pressure and passion that is football.

Various penalties were given away by both teams as the game was becoming more physical. Makayla Standen was fantastic making numerous tags in a row, as was Chloe Murphy and Keiarna Rodwell.

Emma Sullivan, Kristy Nichols and Kayley Keavey were solid in the middle, often able to break the line and make valuable metres for the girls.

Trina Brownlie and Jade Crouch proved solid both out wide and up the middle rucking the ball up safely. Again it was the fearless captain always leading by example who was able to streak away from defenders, Patrice Clear broke the line to score her second for the day.

As the High Heelers began to find their rhythm, they showed the skills and teamwork that has them on top of the leader-board. Again the combination of Monique Ingram and Tash Stewart was too hard for the Tigers to shut down and a perfectly placed ball from Tash found the hands of Amy Stone out wide who finished off the play nicely. Two minutes later, from the kick off Tash Stewart again found space, darting through defenders, and steamed away to score her second of the day.

Not to be outdone Amy Stone scored a brilliant individual try to bag her second of the day also. With Annie McGrath able to convert the final score ended up a convincing win to the High Heelers 34-0, and earned them the 2016 minor premiership, a fantastic feat for this relatively new side of dedicated ladies, some playing tag for the first time ever this year.

Players Player this week was awarded to Amy Stone (sponsored by Bibbenluke Stockhorse Stud), 3 points went to Patrice Clear (sponsored by Clear Cut Electrical & Rural Services), 2 points went to Lucy Sellers (sponsored by Bendoc Park Poll Herefords) and 1 point shared between

Monique Ingram (sponsored by Fortitude Physiotherapy) and Keiarna Rodwell (sponsored by Rodwell Haulage & Plant Hire).

Reserve Grade The Bombala Reserve Grade team took the field against the Bermagui-Cobargo Reserve grade team, determined to cement their position in the top three on the leader-board.

The first 40 minutes of football was fairly evenly matched with big defensive efforts from Alex Rosten, Kurt Lomas and James Coates. It was Ben Mooney who muscled his way over early to score points, but Bermagui-Cobargo hit back minutes later. Pat Gaudie was instrumental in directing the players across the park as was Mick Sullivan. Jackson Standen eventually went over in the 21st minute to put the Bombala team back in front 12-6. The score remained 12-6 for the next 20 minutes going into half time.

The first 10 minutes in the second half time was evenly matched also, requiring try saving tackles from Ben Mooney and Alex Rosten.

Eventually Ben scored number two for the day. Mick Sullivan provided some fantastic support play as the likes of Paul Gimbert and Chris Halligan busted open numerous tackles, able to find the offload.

Sam Sten scored in the 57th minute muscling his way over.

With Bermagui-Cobargo able to hit back only minutes later the score was 22-12 in Bombala’s favour with still 19 minutes of football to go. However it Ben Mooney scored his hat trick third try of the day for Bombala, taking the score to 26-12 which was the eventual final score.

The Bombala Blue Heelers Reserve Grade Team now secured third place on the leader board and cemented their place in the finals. It is a credit to this team and their coach Clay Stewart on a tremendous season so far, initially questioned by the group as to having sufficient numbers, this team has well and truly proved all doubters wrong with thriving numbers of dedicated, talented Reggie’s players.

Players Player and 3 points went to Paul Gimbert (sponsored by Village Ford) 2 points went to Ben Mooney (sponsored by MK Walcott & Association) and 1 point went to Pat Gaudie (sponsored by Brownlie Bros Shearing).

First Grade Knowing that this would be the final game for the Bombala First Grade team, leaving their run too late on the leader board to make finals, the boys were determined to finish the comp on a high against the Eden Tigers.

Whilst Eden scored early first points, it was a fancy play of football that saw Bailey Jones make a fantastic break running through the defensive line.

He had Joe Bobbin in support out wide who he was able to link up with, as Joe took the defenders on he was able to flick back an inside pass to Bailey who would score for the Heelers. Just five minutes later Paul Perkins took his infamous scoot from dummy half, too strong for the defensive line he found the line just left of the posts. It was Joe Bobbin involved again taking the ball from dummy half himself, running hard to break the defensive line and score out wide.

At 14-6, 20 minutes in, Bombala was looking comfortable.

However Eden were not about to lay down and they hit back through two quick tries in the next 15 minutes which would see Eden sneak in front 16-14.

Georgia selected in national team Local Berridale girl Georgia Taylor has been achieving a high level of success in both on and off road triathlons since beginning in the sport two years ago.

She has been selected in the Australian Triathlon team to compete at the World Championships in both disciplines coming off the back of her recent accomplishments.

Georgia is currently ranked second in Australia for on road triathlon and has been picked for the Australian team to compete in the World Championships in Mexico.

She also came second in the X-Tri Nationals held at Crackenback in February, earning her a spot on

the team for the World X-Tri event later this year.

Georgia has always been involved in bike riding but started her career in triathlon spontaneously, picking up the other disciplines as she went along.

She decided to compete in a short distance enticer event at Nowra and won the event, sparking her interest in the sport.

Since then she has achieved a high level of success, winning her last event in Bateman’s Bay and taking part in the World Championships in Chicago last year.

The Chicago event is half the distance of the Mexico race and Georgia is looking forward to the

challenge. She has had a good season so far, working two training sessions a day around her busy university commitments to prepare herself for the longer event, which she says she performs better at.

The triathlon team is completely self-funded and money can be donated to help Georgia achieve her dream at https://www. gofundme.com/georgiatomexico

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However in the 40th minute Paul Perkins and Brett Hodak eventually linked up close to the line and the defenders could not stop Brett from muscling his way over. Bombala snatched back the lead 20-16 at half time.

Coming out of the sheds from half time, the boys were invigorated by the half time chats, pointing out this is it for the season and instructed not to leave anything in the tank. And that they did!

Eden did not score again and Bombala went on to win the game convincingly. Paul Perkins displayed quick fancy footwork to link up with Pat Gaudie who scored nine minutes into the second half.

Mal Stone was instrumental in defence, never faltering and always putting his hand up to ruck the ball up.

Murray Jackson was heavily involved yet again, rucking the ball up with complete brute strength. Joe Bobbin eventually scored another two tries linking up with both Paul Perkins and Tyler Jones, to take out a hat trick in his last game as Captain/Coach of his home side. And a fitting end to the scoring was from Fijian Sami Bulnimasi linking up with Paul Perkins to crash over in the corner.

The final score ended 38-16. Players Player and 3 points went to Paul Perkins (Sponsored by MCH Welding) seeming to have a hand in most plays of the game, not only instrumental in setting up for points and scoring them himself, but always solid in defence and directing the players around the field. 2 points went to Tyler Jones (sponsored by H & D Jones) who as one of the youngest on the team has stepped up to the task every game in his role in at the halves, not only directing play but consistently breaking the line scoring points and gaining valuable metres for the Heelers. 1 point went to Murray Jackson (sponsored by P & B Joseph) who has proved very consistent with an extremely high work rate, constantly involved in the play and instrumental in gaining metres for his team.

As the boys finally began seeing consistency in their player line up, on the back of injuries, it is a great shame that they could not make finals as they really have proved they are a force to be reckoned with in this group 16 comp. The Bombala first grade team this year has beaten three of the top five teams making the finals, proving how close this comp is and also showing just how far this team has come in just two seasons since reforming, it is a credit to the dedicated bunch of lads and their Captain/Coach Joe Bobbin.

The club would formally like to recognise and thank Joe and his first grade team for all of their efforts this season, you have done both your club and town proud.

Moving into the finals, the High Heelers get a well-earned break this weekend going into the major semi-final at Moruya the following week.

The Bombala Reserve Grade team will play this weekend against second placed Moruya, at Bega on Sunday July 31.

The Bombala District RLFC strongly encourages as many supporters as possible to get to Bega on Sunday and cheer along our very own Reserve Grade team. The club would also like to acknowledge their major sponsor the Bombala RSL Club for their continued support throughout the season, without your support providing such talented football teams would not be possible.

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Stallions First and under 18s to contest semi finals FIRSTS The Cooma Stallions First Grade team took on the top top of the table undefeated Moruya Sharks at home last Sunday in the last game of the season proper.

With finals next week the game is a good indicator of where Cooma are placed heading in to the deciders and it is apparent the team is more than capable of contending the 2016 Group 16 premiership.

The game started out at a fast pace with even possession with both teams looking to control the ruck.

The score remained poised at nil all until 20 minutes in to the first half when Moruya scored a converted try off the back of a penalty.

The Sharks capitalised on their momentum and after another penalty found themselves in good field position, scoring again to take the score out to 12-0.

Cooma fought back and applied solid pressure and halfback Astin Nunan reaped the rewards when he regathered a high ball to open the scoring for the home team.

He added the extras himself to take the score to 12-6 in favour of the visitors.

Cooma again looked to threaten the Moruya line but the defence held and another penalty to the Sharks saw them piggy backed in to Cooma territory.

The home team defence held out, forcing Moroya over the sideline and regaining possession.

Another penalty to Moruya saw them back in the Cooma half and this time the defence could not hold out to see Moruya score with one minute to go taking the half time score out to 18-6.

Cooma came out firing in the second half, starting well with back to back sets and applying solid pressure to the Moruya defensive line.

A charge down off the hip saw a loose ball which was scooped up

by Nunan who turned the burners on and found space to score his second try for the day.

The conversion was successful and Cooma were back in the match with the score at 18-6.

Cooma looked set to level the game shortly after with a big run up the middle from Karlos Filiga and a quick scoot from dummy half by Jimmy Boller, but Moruya scrambled well.

The Sharks returned the pressure after another penalty saw them back in Cooma territory forcing the Cooma line to work hard.

The Stallions kept their composure and were able

to capitilise on a good run of possession when big Timmy Knight crashed his way over the line in the centres.

A successful conversion saw the scores locked at 18 all with 20 minutes to go.

The Stallions continued to attack the Moruya line, working the edges and a solid defensive set gave them another opportunity at the line 20m out.

Cooma kept their structure and stacked the right side of the field resulting in David Sommerville crossing in the corner. The try was unconverted to see Cooma take a narrow four point lead.

With the momentum now going their way Cooma were quick to extend their lead.

Nunan again showed his form with his infield kicking game with a chip, chase and regather before kicking it through to see Sommerville score his second.

The conversion was this time successful and the Stallions took a 28-18 lead with 13 minutes of play remaining.

The Stallions continued their assault on the Moruya try line but the defence held out until a penalty to the Sharks got them out of their own half.

Another penalty to Moruya gave them the repeat and they capitilised with a converted try bringing them back in to the game with the score 28-24. The momentum had moved the way of the Sharks and they scored again with five minutes to go with the successful conversion giving them a two point lead.

With pressure on the home team they restarted well dragging Moruya over the sideline to regain possession.

With two minutes remaining the Stallions looked a chance of getting one final crack at the Moruya try line but a last minute penalty to the Sharks saw the game end with an unsuccessful penalty attempt and a full time score of 30-28.

Stallions captain coach Todd

Williams said it was disappointing to be beaten in such a close game but he is taking more positives than negatives from the outcome.

“That’s a massive turn around from us from the last two weeks.

“It’s round 14 and that’s the first time I’ve managed to get that team on the paddock… I believe that’s my best 17,” he said.

“We’ve come a long way in the last few weeks, finally finding form and playing with consistency.

“That’s the best second half performance of the year, except for the last five or six minutes. We can only go up from here. If we keep a positive attitude, who knows what we’re capable of.”

The Stallions could well be capable of a premiership after showing what they can do against the undefeated Moruya outfit.

“They’ve got two blokes to come back in to that team but I’m not too concerned. Hopefully we meet them again, that would be nice,” Williams said.

All players from last Sunday’s game are looking fit for the first round of the semi finals which will be played against Narooma at the Cooma Showground this Saturday at 2.30pm.

Cooma are coming off a loss and a draw to the coastal team but have come a long way in the last few weeks and should be confident going in to the elimination round.

UNDER 18’S The Cooma Stallion’s Under 18’s versed Moruya in the last game of the

rounds.

Unfortunately nothing went right for the boys all day and the boys went down 62 points to 4.

Awards went to Liam Rankin – 3 points and players player, 2 points to Bill Zammit and 1 point to Will Shingles.

We move on now to the semi finals playing Eden at home on Saturday 30 July. We hope to turn things around this week concentrating on details at training.

RESERVES The stallions fielded a strong side in their last game of the season against the second placed Moruya sharks.

In a highly entertainng game the local side again fell short losing

in the final minutes with Moruya posting a try against the run of play.

This scenario covers the Stallions season where they have lost four matches in the final period of play, leaving them just outside of the finals playoffs.

This in itself is a shame as the side definitely had the ability to take this competition out. The Stallions Reserve Grade will be supporting the First Grade team in the finals and are looking forward to next season.

Pictured top left; Blayne Thomas crashing his way over the line.

Top right; Astin Nunan one on one with a defender.

Bottom right; Adam Walters taking on the Moruya defence.

Inset: Liam Rankin from the U/18’s Stallions

Club continues Stallions support The Cooma Stallions showed their appreciation of 25 years of sponsorship from the Cooma Ex-Services Club at last weekend’s game.

Stallions president Jason Kelly thanked the club for their generous sponsorship over the years, saying how invaluable the support has been for the running of the club.

Club manager Cade Morrell said the Ex-Services Club is proud to have been part of the Stallions for the last 25 years and is looking forward to continuing the relationship.

“I can reveal that we have signed on as sponsors for next year and look forward to another 25 years,” he said.

Cooma Stallions president Jason Kelly with Cooma Ex-Services Club secretarymanager Cade Morrell and board member Lorrayne Roberson.

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Red Devils 2016 season comes to an end The Cooma Red Devils first and second grade sides ran on to Rotary Oval for the last time this season against the Queanbeyan Whites. While Cooma was out of finals contention, the Whites have had a good year with all five of their teams in the finals.

SECOND GRADE In very windy conditions the Red Devils won the toss and elected to run with the wind.

The games started well for Cooma when Ben Rolfe caught the kick off and broke through the defence only to be tacked 20 metres short of the tryline.

Cooma seemed to have the upper hand but Queanbeyan was able to score a converted try against the run of play to lead 7-0.

The Red Devils continued to play attacking rugby and Azzam Hudson was unlucky not to score when he dropped the ball over the tryline.

Queanbeyan dodged that bullet and soon were favoured with more luck when Aaron Stewart’s chip kick bounced agonisingly over his fingertips and denied Cooma a certain try.

Eventually Cooma was rewarded with a try to Adam Schofield which was not converted.

Cooma trailed 7-5. With only three minutes until half time Queanbeyan scored a try and then another on the stroke of half time to lead 19-5.

Queanbeyan ran with the wind in the second half and Cooma did well to restrict their opponents to only two second half tries.

Aaron Stewart capped off a great game by scoring a try on full time.

Andrew Stewart, who played his last game for Cooma, was given the conversion attempt.

His son did him no favour in scoring in the corner and Andrew’s kick into the howling wind fell short. Queanbeyan won the game 33-10. Best and Fairest points went to Jake McIlvenny (3), Adam Schubert (2) and Aaron Stewart and Ben Rolfe (1). Jake McIlvenny was the Players’ Player.

FIRST GRADE Queanbeyan had the advantage of the wind in the first half and made full use of it running in three converted tries to lead 21-0 at the break.

The score was not an accurate reflection of the game with the Whites punishing Cooma for two lapses in concentration scoring two soft tries. Otherwise the Red Devils were more than a match for

the Whites.

The second half was a classic game of hard, forward dominated rugby as Cooma tried to take advantage of its more mobile pack.

The Red Devils dominated the scrums and gave opportunities to the backs to make inroads into Queanbeyan’s territory.

As in the second grade game fortune did not favour Cooma.

A great back line raid saw Phil Johnson’s pass to James Thompson just miss its target and a try went begging.

On the other side of the field Jack Downie was just unable to hold a pass as he broke through the defence.

Defensively the Red Devils were outstanding and the second half ended with no change to the half time score.

Queanbeyan won the game 210. Best and Fairest points went to Leighton Bates (3), Chris de Rooy (2) and James Thompson (1).

The indefatigable Pat Egan was Players’ Player.

It was a year of highs and lows for these teams but there are some wonderful memories especially the wins over Hall on Old Boys Day. The players can now look forward to a rest and we will do it all again in 2017.

Pictured: First grade’s Leighton Bates and Andrew Stewart in his last game for the Reserves.

Cooma South East Printing U12s Red Devils on a roll Fresh off a win against Marist and a three week break, the Cooma South East Printing U12s knew they needed to rise up against St Edmund’s following their first round win in Canberra.

Despite the wild weather, the rain held off and the players were able to give their home-town supporters a taste of what was to come. Within five minutes Cooper Hassell made a break from the ruck and picked up where he left off at the end of the Marist game by once scoring in the corner. Despite the unsuccessful conversion the players kept the pressure on and with the use of the favourable wind and continued support from Mitchell Burke and Matthew Kimble, Maison Turner jumped on a loose ball in the in-goal for the second try of the match.

The slippery and very wet ground conditions saw a number of handling errors with referee Bede Nicholls allowing the advantage to play out for both sides. Cooma and St Edmund’s were keen to ensure that they used this advantage which saw Riley Brayshaw, Jake Corby and Jake Maddrell apply pressure in the rucks and mauls to guarantee Cooma ended up with the ball. On one such occasion, Jack Buckley kicked into clear space and followed through to cross for Cooma’s third try.

The second half saw Cooma leap out of the blocks from the whistle, this paid off when Zane Squire was able to run through the St Edmund’s defence and cross under the posts for try number four. A quick and successful conversion meant

Cooma South East Printing U12s were leading 24 – 0, but the day was not over yet, with Tommy Russell and Azack Morgan making solid breaks from the ruck to gain more ground into St. Edmund’s half. This allowed Coen Stanford (Captain) and Tyler Walden to have their own individual runs and through a series of scrums and breaks, Thomas Fletcher crossed for yet another try. With continued support on the sideline, the U12s were playing for their injured teammate Flynn Palmer and after

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Despite a late try from St Edmund’s in the last two minutes, the Cooma South East Printing U12s were able to hold their heads up high and smile, knowing that their well deserved win and brilliant game plan, sees them move to the top of the U12 Green Division Ladder.

Final Score: Cooma 34 – St Edmund’s 5

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Wednesday July 27, 2016

Tegan making her mark in Europe and Canada Jindabyne mountain bike rider Tegan Molloy has got off to a solid start to the year, recording good finishes both domestically and internationally.

She recently competed in Lenzerheide, Switzerland, finishing in 18th position in the fifth World Cup of the season.

Tegan spent a week in Bromont, Canada testing a new bike set up before heading to Switzerland.

When Tegan and the Kona team arrived at the track she was pleased to see that the majority of the track was unchanged since her last race there.

The steep berms, fast open areas and pine sections made Tegan eager to get out there and compete, and she found the track to be slippery as a result of the morning dew and with no substantial lines cut in.

After a few practice runs to get used to conditions Tegan had hit everything she aimed to and turned her focus to picking up speed and linking different sections of the track.

Tegan started the qualifying round well with two successful practice runs, hitting all her lines and getting a feel for the track.

Tegan moved in to 18th position and was hitting all her lines putting her in a good position for race day.

She was greeted with a large crowd of spectators and fans and the track remained unchanged overnight.

Tegan had a solid run hitting her intended lines and only making a few mistakes, improving on her qualifying time by 8.3 seconds.

Tegan finished the event in 18th position, making her well placed for race six in Mont

Sainte Anne, before she heads to Whistler BC for the Crankworx MTB festival which is the biggest in the world.

Following Crankworx Tegan will be heading to Europe to Vallnord in Andorra for the final round of the world cup season on the third of September, then Italy to represent Australia at the World Championship in Val Di Sole on September 11, before returning to Jindabyne

in mid September.

Tegan’s other results for 2016 include: 2016 International Season 13th Elite Women’s Downhill, Fort William World Cup Round 3, Scotland 21st Elite Women’s Downhill, Leogang World Cup Round 4, Austria 18th Elite Women’s Downhill, Lenzerheide World Cup Round 5, Switzerland

2016 Domestic Season 3rd Mount Taylor, Victoria, National Round 1 3rd Mount Stromlo, ACT, National Round 2 1st Thredbo, NSW, National Round 3 1st Towoomba, QLD, National Round 4 You can follow Tegan’s progress at her website: http://www.teganmolloy.com.au/

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