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Writers of the future The Snowy Mountains Readers Writers Festival Childrens Writing Competition 2015 winners were announced at Cooma regional Library last Saturday.

Prizes were presented by member for Eden-Monaro, Peter Hendy and author Karen Viggers who is also the judge and patron of the Snowy Mountains Readers Writers Festival.

There were winners in three categories – Yr 3-7 Lucy Kamenz; Yr 7-9 Caitlin Brandon; Yr 10-12 Lucinda Clancy and the Overall winner was Jarrod Sopniewski. The winners are pictured with Dr Hendy, Ms Viggers and the Readers Writers president Graham West.

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Lion trainer Mohammed and Kovu enjoy scratch time.

The arrival of the Lennon Brotherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s circus caused some controversy in Cooma last week. Sparking the formation of the Facebook group â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Cooma says no to Exotic Animal Circusesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, a protest was organised for Saturday at the Cooma Showground, which did not go ahead.

Members of the local community also created a second Facebook group in support of the circus. With the vandalism of posters around town, and the slashing of an inflatable clown on a private residential property, the main issue of contention was the treatment of the circusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; lions and other animals.

The three 11-year-old lions, Kovu, Kiara and Maisy, have been with the circus since they were cubs and trained by site manager Warren who is a fifth generation of Lennon Brotherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Circus and has 30 years experience. The lionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s current trainer, Mohammed who has five years of

experience, says that the bond between the lions and the circus trainers is a strong and a positive one. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The lions are family to us,â&#x20AC;? says Mohammed, â&#x20AC;&#x153;They have grown up with us and we always put their health and safety first.â&#x20AC;?

According to Warren, the legally required size of the yard the lions are to be kept in is 40sqm and the Lennon Brothers Circus exceeds this by having a 200sqm enclosure for their three lions. At night the lions are placed in a smaller enclosure to sleep, however they are let out at 6.30am each morning.

Although the Lennon Brothers circus has had their fair share of controversies over how the animals are treated, Warren says it has all stemmed from misunderstandings as the animals are taken care of and well loved by the trainers and all the circus staff.

2016 Australia Day theme The 2016 Australia Day celebrations in Cooma will centre around the theme, Aussie Icons.

We have all probably got one or more somewhere â&#x20AC;&#x201C; in the house, in the garage, in the shed, in the yard? Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to digâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;em out, dust â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;em off and bring â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;em along to Centennial Park, Cooma, on Australia Day 26 January 2016.

Whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Errol Flynn, Hoges, a Victa lawn mower, a Hills Hoist, Vegemite sandwich or a Holden, we all have a favourite bit of Aussie ingenuity that we love. January 26 will give everyone an opportunity to show off their favourite icon in Centennial Park, Cooma. The icons in the park will be judged and random prizes awarded for imagination, originality and the wow factor! It could also be an opportunity to dress up as a famous Australian â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Chips Rafferty, Nelly Melba, Hoges, Dame Edna Everidge, Norman Gunston or Mad Max anyone? The action will be in Centennial Park from 10am. The Cooma Car Club will have a display of vintage cars, especially Australian models, and there will be an Aussie flavour in food available during the day. The formal celebrations will commence at midday with the introduction of our National and

local Australia Day Ambassadors and the announcements of the 2016 Citizen of the Year, Junior Citizen, Sportsperson, Junior Sportsperson, Community Group, Community Event and the Artsperson of the Year. There will be entertainment in the Park for young and old, plenty to see and plenty to do. More details of this fun day out in the park will be advised nearer the date.

For more information contact Cr Martin Hughes on 0405209685.

Nomination forms for the seven Australia Day Citizens award categories are now available at the Council Offices, Library and Visitors Centre as well as on the Council website.

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Bombala firies get state of the art helmets

The most advanced firefighting helmets in Australia are being rolled out to the state’s 6800 firefighters, and our local NSW Fire & Rescue brigades are now fully equipped.

“The Bombala and Cooma stations were excited over the past week to be the next in line to receive and train in this new technology,” said Bombala’s 230 Station Commander, Terry Lomas.

“The Gallet F1 XF structural helmets cover more of our firefighters’ heads and provide better balance than earlier designs, which sat on top of the head and made movement difficult.

“The helmets will certainly help firefighters feel more confident performing their duties.”

The new models will replace the fibreglass helmets rolled out in 1993, the design of which was only improved on with a shift to carbon fibre in recent years.

The Gallet F1 XF differ from the existing helmets in that they offer side protection to a firefighter’s head, face and neck, as well as providing built in communication devices.

Fire and Rescue NSW Commissioner Greg Mullins said the jet-style design and features had been developed based on the frontline experience of their personnel.

“Firefighters deal with life threatening situations on a daily basis and know exactly what equipment they need to battle complex firefighting and rescue operations,” Mr Mullins said.

“It did not take long for us to realise the benefits of these jet fighter pilot style helmets.

“The revolutionary headgear allows us to keep our hands free while providing light and radio communication.

An earpiece and microphone, which plugs into a walkietalkie, will allow firefighters to communicate while wearing a breathing apparatus,” Bombala Firefighter Malcolm Lavender explains.

“They also have two internal plastic visors; one is for your eyes so if you use a power tool at a rescue you pull it down, and you can get double protection from pulling the face shield down which is also used in protecting the face from heat and falling debris.

“Another unique aspect built into these new helmets is proximity lighting on both sides.”

Pictured: Bombala Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters, Robert Hampshire, Nathan Marks, Steve Gay and Gordon Anderson model the new Gallet F1 XF structural helmets.

November events to become the Red Energy Cooma Festival As part of the next phase of Cooma-Monaro Shire Council’s innovative economic development strategy, the Shire’s diverse events program in November will be collectively promoted within a new and unifying marketing theme.

The Red Energy Cooma Festival will be launched this week as a marketing platform aimed at improving the promotional effectiveness of each individual event held throughout the month.

This strategic initiative is designed to progressively create a stronger presence for the Shire as a dynamic events destination.

Mayor of CoomaMonaro Shire Council, Dean Lynch, says events are an important contributor to the local economy.

“Cooma is gaining a reputation for a diverse range of events and November is growing as a significant period when we draw visitors to the Shire,” Mayor Lynch said.

“With sponsorship from Red Energy, we have been able to package a number of

event activities into a common brand as a month-long festival. This enables us to take a bigger proposition to a wider market,” he said.

The Red Energy Cooma Festival is part of a long-term, integrated strategy that sees three major event clusters marketed through the year.

“Visitors spend about $84 million a year in the Shire and we have significant upside to grow this important sector of the economy.

November is a strategic time for us to develop events that sustain the growth of local commerce after the snow season peak.”

The main events to be included in promotion under the Red Energy Cooma Festival brand include: Australian National Busking Championships 6th and 7th November 2015 Snowy Ride 7th November 2015 Cooma Motorfest 7th November 2015 Music in the Park 8th November 2015 Bredbo Sheep Dog Trials 13th, 14th and 15th November 2015

Cooma Spring Show Jumping Competition 14th and 15th November 2015 Cooma Rotary High Country Markets 15th November 2015 Music in the Park 22nd November 2015 Bredbo CWA Village Markets 22nd November 2015 Snowy Mountains 1000 28th November 2015 Mt Gladstone Hill Climb 29th November 2015 “In the first year, the Red Energy Cooma Festival will be promoted throughout the Snowy Mountains and Monaro regions, as well as in

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A New York state Monaro makes its mark on aurora success of mind The Member for Monaro John Barilaro today congratulated three local students who will be joining the 2016 Year 7 selective school intake of Aurora College.

Mr Barilaro said that with its selective stream high school courses, the new virtual secondary school was already having an impact on education in the Monaro electorate.

“It allows our most promising students to study at the highest levels locally while enjoying the benefits of being at home with their family and contributing to their local community,” Mr Barilaro said.

“In its first year, Aurora College has proven to be a success and will be a great asset to meet the aspirations of the students and families of the Monaro electorate into the future.”

The Cooma Dance Co girls ranging from age six to 16 with principal Lisa Fernance and instructor Leah Loisel and their trophies.

These girls from Cooma Dance Co are over the moon after being invited to attend the Kids Artistic Revue (KAR) Convention in New York next year.

The invitation came as a result of the girls’ outstanding performances in the recent KAR Eisteddfod in Canberra.

The invitation means that the entry fee for the girls is waved, however there is still the cost of flights and accommodation for not only the girls but also at least one parent per child to consider.

With no plans for fundraisers yet, Cooma Dance Co-Principal Lisa Fernance says that they are just excited to have been invited.

“I’m very proud of all the girls,” says Lisa, “Particularly because this was their first ever eisteddfod, which can be very daunting.”

• Jindabyne Central School Next year, the virtual school’s enrolment is predicted to nearly double to more than 200, with new subjects including Japanese and Italian for Year 11, and HSC subjects being taught for the first time.

“Bringing this virtual education facility to fruition has been a major exercise but it offers regional students unprecedented subjects that are both engaging and challenging. I congratulate the teachers and students from Aurora College and partner schools,” Mr Barilaro said.

Other HSC subjects available include extension Maths, History and English, Physics, Economics and Agriculture.

Partners like Bell Shakespeare, the European Next year students will be joining the Year 7 Centre for Nuclear Research (CERN), All-sky selective stream of Aurora College at: Astrophysics, the State Library of NSW, and • Jindabyne Central School Macquarie University provide extraordinary They will join current and new intake students masterclasses for students. in Years 8-12 at:

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The Bombala Public and High Schools took the opportunity to celebrate Gonski Week on Monday while they had so many visitors touring the schools for Grandparents Day. The Gonski campaign has seen substantial funding being provided to schools across the country to ensure that every Australian child, no matter what their background, can get a high quality education.

This funding began in 2014, after the independent Gonski review warned that too many children were missing out on the education they needed due to a

lack of resources.

Schools have been able to use the additional resources to better meet the individual needs of students through reducing class sizes, employing extra specialist staff to support literacy and numeracy, and to provide professional learning to further build the skills of teachers.

The Bombala Public and High School teachers were very pleased to cut a beautiful green Gonski Week cake on Monday, sharing both it and the Public Education Gonski story with the community.

It’s a scam - the ATO isn’t ringing you Police are urging members of the community to be on the lookout for taxation scams following an increase in people being targeted around the state.

Commander of the NSW Police Force Fraud and Cybercrime Squad, Detective Superintendent Arthur Katsogiannis, said fraudsters were contacting members of the public by phone and tricking them into paying sums of cash.

“These scam artists will call people on their landline telephone or mobile and claim they work for the Australian Tax Office,” he said.

“They tell the person they have an outstanding tax debt and that if they don’t pay up quickly they will be arrested, taken to court and fined thousands

of dollars.

“The victim is told to make a payment via the post office or Western Union to avoid prosecution; by all accounts the offenders are quite convincing“Reports have been widespread and, in more recent times, have occurred in remote parts of the state including Hay, Broken Hill and Griffith.”

If you suspect it is a scam, report the matter to your local police station immediately.

More information about this scam can be found online at: Australian Taxation Office – Online services: https://www.ato.gov.au/general/onlineservices/in-detail/online-security/how-to-verify-orreport-a-scam/?page=1

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An award-winning community and sustainability event, Garage Sale Trail is powered by over 150 local councils, with the Cooma-Monaro, Snowy River and Bombala Councils all supporting the concept this year.

This saw around 20 sales held in the local region on Saturday, promoting re-use, reducing waste to landfill and stimulating local economies.

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It is with great anticipation that the Men from Snowy River March Re-enactment will step off in Delegate on Sunday.

The marching party will form up at the monument at 10.30am for a 11am march, with a drummer and piper leading out the Lighthorse contingent, followed by the 12 Snowy River Men bearing their flag.

They will be followed by the descendants of the original marchers, members of the RSL Sub-Branch, the Snowy Mob Choir and a small group of Pony Club representatives.

They will march to the School of Arts for a special ceremony where Flight Lieutenant Michael Brady will serve as MC and offer welcome to all of those gathered.

The choir will sing and Reverend Judy Holdsworth will make a blessing, while a minute’s silence will be observed for the fallen, and local student, Lachlan Sellers will read a poem.

Air Marshall retired, David Evans will be the guest speaker of the ceremony and his address will be followed by lunch and further entertainment.

This will come in the form of World War I songs being led by Bev Stokes and Heather Jones, with the words being screened to ensure everyone can sing along.

A thank you will be made to all involved in the re-enactment preparations in the area, before the marchers will be led off

by the piper and drummer as they head to Craigie.

The group will follow a dirt road to Craigie which has changed very little in 100 years, with spectacular views of the countryside and bush on either side.

A welcome break for the marchers will be a stop off at the residence of John and Penny Judge, where afternoon tea will be supplied by the Commemoration Committee.

It is then all downhill to Craigie, where those marchers who intend staying the night will sleep at the hall, with dinner to be supplied by the community.

The Craigie community was one of many small communities who gave the men a great welcome in 1916, supplying food and entertainment.

The following morning the marchers will then be welcomed in by the Mila community, where they will enjoy morning tea before being transported by bus to Bombala as they are unable to march on the main road.

The marchers will arrive on the town outskirts at approximately 4pm on November 2, and locals are welcome to meet and march with them to the showground where they will camp overnight.

At 10.20am the following morning the group will form up again outside the RSL Club in Caveat Street, and at 10.30am

sharp will begin their march down the main street of Bombala.

It is hoped they will have a warm welcome from the community and its visitors as they watch them pass by on this very special occasion.

The marchers will make their way down the street and across the main bridge, heading into the park and onto the site of the Centenary of Anzac Memorial.

Here all are invited to enjoy the welcoming ceremony from 11am, with our local school students of course all in attendance, and the Snowy Mob Choir performing once again.

The Bombala Council will be providing a free sausage sizzle and other refreshments, and there will be commemorative flags and t-shirts available for purchase to mark the occasion.

The marchers will again stay overnight in Bombala at the showground before making for Bibbenluke in the morning, enjoying breakfast at the hall on November 4.

They will again take to the bus to be delivered to Old Bombala Road for the next leg of the march, that will see them arrive in Nimmitabel at around 4pm for further ceremonies, and to camp overnight at the showground.

It is sincerely hoped that they are cheered along all the way!

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I am disappointed with the results of the IPARTS Assessment of Councils’ FFTF submissions as I strongly believed we made a strong case for standing alone. Our business case demonstrated that we are performing well, would achieve the benchmarks over a 10 year period and that a merger would not meet all of the criteria. On this basis Council resolved to stand alone.

Of the 152 Councils in New South Wales, 52 Councils were deemed Fit for the Future whilst 87 Councils were reported as being Unfit. The IPART report concluded that Snowy River Shire Council did not meet three of the five benchmarks and therefore was deemed as not being Fit for the Future and recommended to merge with one or both of neighbouring Councils.

We attended a webcast with our Premier, the Hon Mike Baird MP and Local Government Minister, the Hon Paul Toole MP who both stressed that Councils will be given one more month to provide a response to the IPART Report to the Government. We were basically told that if your Councils’ preferred option from the Panel was a merger and you submitted a stand alone proposal which has been assessed by IPART as being UNFIT, then you better start talking to your neighbouring Councils.

Once done, we then have to answer three questions of what our Council intends to do. We were continuously encouraged to look at voluntary mergers with the advice that this was our last chance and if we didn’t take the preferred recommendations the Government will proceed regardless.

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At the moment we are trying to meet with Bombala and Cooma Councils to discuss the report and to decide on a way forward.

I would like to thank everyone for their participation and work during the last 4 years as we have dealt with this reform process. I would like to also thank all of the members of the FFTF working team as well as the Mayor and Councillors for their support and encouragement during this process.

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Ding, dong, dell, Nimity has her bell!

The Nimity Bell has arrived in Nimmitabel and will be unveiled at the Nimity Bell Festival on Saturday October 31.

Another move in the transition of Nimmitabel from a timber town to a tourist town has sent he local Lion’s Club band together to put the bell back into Nimmitabel.

The Nimity Bell Festival on Saturday October 31 will see the unveiling of the bell by Member for Monaro John Barilaro and Cooma Monaro Shire Mayor Dean Lynch, and the inaugural ringing of the bell to be joined by a chorus of all the towns bells.

The whole town has come together to celebrate the arrival of the bell and has a fantastic day planned, so come on over to see our new bell and join in the fun.

Some of the day’s festivities will include - The Bell Antique Road Show where people can bring their treasures to have them evaluated by antique experts.

- A Fleece to Yarn demonstration from shearing of the sheep, to spinning of the wool.

- A Bell Bottoms competition. So if you have an old pair of bell bottoms bring them out and wear them proudly.

The winner of the best bell bottoms will win a shopping spree in Nimmitabel.

- Quilt exhibition - Kids corner with jumping castles, face painting and lots more fun activities - Great food and live entertainment throughout the day and into the

evening.

The bell has come all the way from Massachusetts, USA and is now here in Nimmitabel. The Lions Club raised the funds to purchase the bell from many generous locals as well as people with previous connections to Nimmitabel. A plaque will be erected listing all those who have donated.

Instigator of the idea, Howard Charles, said he is extremely proud of his town, where so few people have raised so much money to enable the project to succeed.

Timetable 10-11am Railway station and Men’s Shed 10am Nimmitabel Police Station Heritage lock up 10-11am The Bell Antique Roadshow 11am: St Peter’s Floral/Stained Glass Window display 11am; Fleece to Yarn demonstration, model tractor display, Corner shop/Woolly Wonders 11am-2pm Cooma Historical Car Club at Lake Williams 11am-12 Cooma Town band 12-12.30pm; Opening ceremonies, National Anthem and ode to Bell Unveiling the Nimity Bell Ringinf of the bell and other town bells 12.30pm Lunch 1.30pm Kids activities 2.30pm Bell Bottom judging, Nimmitabel leather 5-7pm: Kids disco party Nimmity hall 5pm Live music and Lions BBQ Federal Hotel

Pictured with the bell at Nimmitabel, from left, Leon Weston, John Harrington, (Murphy Harrington), Howard and Anne Charles, Jack and Caroline Jardine, Vickie Pollard, Marg Weston and Isabel Harrington.

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Cooma carers honoured with awards Kevin Dunne and Nicole Wortley from Cooma have been recognised for their contribution to caring in our local community as part of the NSW Carers Awards 2015.

The Member for Monaro John Barilaro said the awards were an opportunity to celebrate the dedication, commitment and valuable contributions of carers in

the Monaro and across NSW. â&#x20AC;&#x153;One in 10 people in NSW dedicate their time to caring for someone who needs care because of disability, mental illness, a chronic health condition, dementia or ageing,â&#x20AC;? said Mr Barilaro. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Carers provide many vital hours of unpaid support to members of our community,

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Two wonderful opportunities on the same day â&#x20AC;&#x201C; so make the Raglan Gallery and Cultural Centre, 9 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 11 Lambie St, Cooma your destination for Saturday November 7.

10.30 am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 11.30 am Please join the National Gallery staff for a fun and informative session on the exhibition of Tom Robertsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; art.

This exciting exhibition in Canberra will bring together over 130 of Robertsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; most famous paintings. D onâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss the opportunity to hear all about his works and the upcoming exhibition. The talk is free and morning tea will be provided.

If you are unable to join us on the 7th, see the article to the right for the list of other venues where the talk is occurring.

3pm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Join Brigitte Mackay and Petra Murphy at the opening of their new exhibition The Bowls and The Beautiful.

Keen gardeners take note â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Petraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s collection includes some stunning garden ceramics. Drinks and food will be served.

The National Gallery of Australia is coming to town!

Please join Gallery staff for a fun and informative introduction to legendary Australian artist, Tom Roberts.

Discover an exciting exhibition that will bring together over 130 of Robertsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; most famous paintings including, Shearing the Rams, Bailed up and A break away!

This is also a great opportunity to learn more about the exciting changes taking place at the National Gallery in Canberra.

Gallery staff look forward to meeting you and answering your questions. Free entry The regional presentations (one hour) are supported by South East Arts in these locations:

Thursday 5 The paintings by Tom November Roberts are some of the 10.30am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Batemans most recognisable and Bay Library loved by Australians.

1.00pm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Moruya His vision of life in Library Australia helped to 3.30pm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Narooma define our visual culture.

Library He was among the first to promote outdoor Friday 6 November landscape painting 10.00am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Bermagui and his impressionist Library landscapes set the tone 1.00pm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Bega for much that was to Library/Regional Gallery follow.

4.00pm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Eden Library

Tom Roberts was one of Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s foremost artists of the nineteenthcentury. He promoted outdoor landscape painting and depicted important rural subjects of a national character.

Amongst many iconic paintings, the exhibition will include The artistsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; camp 1886 and Shearing the rams 1890 from the National Gallery

of Victoria, The Golden Fleece 1894 and Bailed up 1895/1927 from the Art Gallery of New South Wales. A collection of his ground-breaking 9 x 5 panels will explore Robertsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; key role in bring impressionism to Australian audiences. h t t p : / / n g a . g o v. a u / Roberts/

Saturday 7 November 10.30am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Raglan Gallery, Cooma 3.00pm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; School of Arts Hall, Delegate Sunday 8 November 10.30am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Iona Gardens, Dalgety TOM ROBERTS exhibition 4 December to 28 March 2016, Canberra Only

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Situated in the desert in the state of Arizona there are a few ways to visit this stunning natural wonder, from flying over it, to walking or rafting through. Tours leave from a couple of places; however Las Vegas is probably the most popular.

The method I chose was a small twin engine plane from Vegas that

flew over parts of the canyon and over the Hoover Dam, followed by a hop on, hop off shuttle service along Grand Canyon West. Here are a few recommendations for visiting the canyon.

1. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Fall asleep! If flying from Vegas you will probably be tired. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t doze off on the plane or bus or airport and miss things, it is too beautiful!

Also your travel companions may think it is amusing to take pictures of you and post them on the internet. If this happens, delete all evidence!

and section has a different view, something new to look at. Stop and look around, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just rush off to the next spot.

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Studying Macquarie Perch in the Murrumbidgee Prue McGuffie is a PhD student at the University of Canberra. She is currently undertaking a study into habitat and flow requirements for the successful spawning and recruitment of the Macquarie Perch in the Upper Murrumbidgee.

“The Murrumbidgee contains the largest NSW population of the Macquarie Perch, which are an endangered species,” says Prue, “So it is very important to protect and conserve that.”

Prue has found that the Macquarie

Perch have been spawning in the Cooma gorge and so will be deploying nets there over the next three weeks to capture some eggs in order to validate her findings. She asks that people be careful when using the gorge and try not to disturb the nets, which have platypus exclusions.

For more information, check out Prue’s Facebook page called ‘Macquarie Perch - life on the edge of extinction’.

Pictured: Prue McGuffie and Alex Fraser from the University of Canberra with one of the nets they are using in the Murrumbidgee.

Snowy Historical Society reflects on 2015

BOMBALA COUNCIL GENERAL MANAGER: Ms Ngaire McCrindle The NSW Government has released the IPART Report on local government as the next step in the Fit for the Future process and has informed us that councils need to submit their preferred merger options by 18 November. They advised us that they then propose to have the final package and the next steps out by the end of the year. They still propose to hold local government elections in September 2016 after this process is complete.

The IPART report found Bombala Council to be “Not Fit” because of scale and capacity, although Council was considered to satisfy the financial criteria. They also found Cooma Monaro and Snowy River Councils “Not Fit” and the report effectively recommended that the three councils be merged.

Council considered this as a late emergency item at the meeting on Wednesday 21 October. Over the next 3 weeks Council will be consulting with neighbouring councils (Bega, Cooma, Snowy) and our community to map out the best way forward.

Council recognises that this will be a challenging time for our community and we will do our best to keep everyone well informed and up to date with State Government announcements and Council thinking and decisions. I would like to take this opportunity to assure the community that it will be business as usual for all Council staff during this time of uncertainty.

We are currently in the process of re-roofing both the Cathcart Memorial Hall and the Delegate Exhibition Hall, commencing work on the new amenities block at Delegate Caravan Park, commencing work on the new gym extension, waiting on approval from the Heritage Department prior to commencing the new Community and Visitor Information Centre, finalising new promotional material and our new website, delivering a range of community development programs and assisting with a variety of events. This is on top of our programmed infrastructure works which include maintenance grading and/or pothole repairs on Bungarby, Corrowong, Prestons and Ironmungie roads, work on Cambalong Creek Bridge and of course our usual maintenance including constant mowing at this time of year.

The Snowy River Shire Historical Society held its AGM on October 3.

All the office bearers and committee indicated that they were willing to continue in their roles for another 12 months.

It was a pretty quiet year by our standards but undoubtedly the highlight of the year was the bus trip down to Bombala to visit the historic “Burnima Homestead” and a visit to the Bombala railway Museum.

The previous year we did a fascinating trip to Kelton Plain where we managed to find the ruins of three historic buildings belonging to three pioneering families on the Monaro, the Jamiesons, at White Hill, the Muirs in The Long paddock and the McGuffickes at Burnside.

President elect Dave Butler thanked everyone who supported the society

Mental Health issues will affect one in five Australians every year.

Anxiety disorders are often the most common mental health challenge, followed by depression.

Mental Health Month is coordinated every October by the Mental Health Association of NSW. This year the theme is ‘Value your Mind’.

People across Australia come together during the

month to hold events and promote good mental health and wellbeing in their local communities. These events are a useful reminder for all of us to think about the mental health of ourselves and those around us.

The Schizophrenia fellowship held a community information event for Mental Health Month in Centennial Plaza, Cooma on October 23 to raise awareness.

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The society did have two new members join on the day of the AGM, who were Chris White and Christine Parkes.

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At the Lions Berridale Spring Fair we had a display of historic photos and other items and raffled off our usual food hamper.

The funds going back into the society to help with ongoing costs.

The winner of the raffle was Mrs Margaret McPhee of Snowy Plain.

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CREEPY CRAWLIES ON THE MOVE WITH WARMER WEATHER NSW Ambulance is asking people to be mindful that the arrival of spring and warmer weather has coincided with increased snake and spider activity and the potential for bites.

Snakes in particular are on the move, looking for food and a mate after their winter hibernation. Last year NSW Ambulance paramedics attended 27 Triple Zero (000) calls for suspected*snake bites.

Another 55 calls involved suspected* spider bite injuries, and three cases of patients swallowing spiders.

This season’s first funnel web spider bite was responded to on July 17 - there have been 11 suspected bites so far.

Meantime, redback spider activity is also expected to pick up after their winter hibernation.

Funnel webs, which are Australia’s deadliest spider, are active year-round.

NSW Ambulance Inspector Giles Buchanan advised that in the event of a snake or spider bite, people should call Triple Zero (000) and ask for an ambulance.

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irrespective of whether symptoms manifest.

The NSW Office of Environment and Heritage (OEH) advises snakes are not naturally aggressive and always prefer to retreat. They will only attack humans if hurt, provoked or cornered – most bites occur when people try to kill or capture snakes.

If people come across a snake in the bush, they are advised to back slowly away and leave the snake alone.

Around the home, remove piled up debris from the yard and keep lawns mowed to reduce the potential for reptilian surprises.

Insp Buchanan recommended that people check clothing that had been left outside before wearing them.

“Paramedics have attended many cases where people have put on boots and gloves and been bitten by spiders and even snakes which were hidden inside,” he said.

If you find a snake in your home or garden and would like it removed, call OEH on 1300 361 967 for contact details on licensed reptile handlers, or the Ask Environment Line at www.environment.nsw.gov.au.

Alternatively, if you need assistance or advice on reptiles, contact WIRES (NSW Wildlife Information Rescue and Education Service Inc) on 1300 094 737, or go to www.wires.org.au.

The Australian Reptile Park & Wildlife Sanctuary advises that, if bitten by a snake, under no circumstances should a person try to catch the reptile for its venom.

Hospitals have venom detection kits and will be able to test that bite site, determine the species of snake and administer the anti- venom.

Insp Buchanan said NSW Ambulance paramedics attended many cases where it did not always transpire that patients had been bitten by a poisonous snake or spider, however it was better to call Triple Zero (000) for assistance to be on the safe side. *Bites are largely regarded as “suspected” until the poison/species can be officially identified.

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Bare Beauty girls Nikki Clugston and Indya Povey.

Come and celebrate Bare Beauty’s first birthday with 20% off treatments for all of November by Indya. Indya Povey is a new member of the Bare Beauty team, fresh out of her Certificate III Beauty Therapy course and eager to get more hands on experience.

Owner of Bare Beauty, Nikki Clugston is enjoying having Indya on the team and says she is very friendly and talented.

Indya is available for appointments on Thursdays, Fridays and by appointment on Saturdays, and is able to do all the treatments on the menu except for massage and eyelash extensions.

With the weather starting to warm up, November is the perfect time to book in to get yourself summer-ready, and with 20% off, how can you say no?

There are also gift vouchers and lots of lovely beauty products available,

Cooma’s CWA has AGM Last Tuesday was a busy day for the members of Cooma CWA with a good attendance.

It began in the morning with the annual general meeting and special welcome to Jindabyne member Barbara Daley who chaired the election of office bearers.

The reports were all very interesting and showed how much had been achieved by the members.

The cash book balance showed the sum of $1991.68 as the credit.

The following members were then elected to take office for the next year: President Hazel Walker, vice president Barbara Scanes, secretary

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“I also enjoy that I get to be creative in my work almost every day, and getting to deal with such lovely customers all the time is such a bonus.”

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Kaye Anderson, Treasurer Karen Clark, handicraft officer Jean Stokes, cultural officer Helen Reeves, International oofficer Caroline Carter, publicity officer Beaty Russell, Land cookery officer Kaye Anderson.

The election was followed by lunch then the usual monthly meeting.

The correspondence included information about the “Back to Cooma” celebrations next March, ‘thank you’ notes from the student doctors and a reminder about the combined services dinner on November 4.

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Wednesday October 28, 2015

Millions more invested in Monaro students Monaro public schools will benefit from a share of the record $113 million in additional funding announced by the NSW Government to support public school students who need it most.

The Member for Monaro John Barilaro said the needs-based funding, which has been implemented as part of the NSW Liberals and Nationals commitment to the Gonski agreement, is delivering more funding to students in a fair and transparent way.

“In 2016, local public schools in the Monaro will receive over $6.9 million that’s an increase of over $1.1 million from 2015,” Mr Barilaro said.

“This substantial ongoing investment in public education is fantastic news for our schools, and will further boost their efforts to deliver improved student results.”

The funding for 2016, made possible

by NSW being the first state to sign the Gonski agreement, means NSW students will benefit from needs-based funding

totalling $860 million, distributed through the Resource Allocation Model.

Examples of local needs-based funding allocations in Monaro include: · Karabar High School will receive $1 million which is an increase of $246,460 on 2015; · Jindabyne Central School will receive $552,991 which is an increase of $85,788 on 2015; · Monaro High School will receive $483,901 which is an increase of $82,269 on 2015; · Bungendore Public School will receive $285,653 which is an increase of $45,327 on 2015 and; · Braidwood Central School will receive $425,559 which is an increase of $37,128 on 2015 “This needs-based funding can be used in a variety of ways, including employing speech pathologists or specialist teachers to target learning areas,” Mr Barilaro said.

Through the NSW Government’s Local Schools, Local Decisions

reform, principals in all NSW public schools are making local decisions on how to use these funds to improve student outcomes.

As a result of NSW signing up to the Gonski agreement, the NSW Government has also been able to deliver resources to improve the quality of teaching, provide more school counsellors and improve support for beginning teachers.

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Driving small business success Local small businesses can take advantage of high quality business assistance with the arrival of the Small Biz Bus. The Bus will be visiting Jindabyne and Adaminaby giving local small business operators the chance to access personalised advice from business experts on 18 and 19 November.

“Speaking to an advisor can help you take the next step, whether you’re just starting out, wanting to ensure your business is sustainable or hoping to grow,” NSW Small Business Commissioner, Robyn Hobbs OAM, said.

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

The Bus will be at: • Wednesday 18 November, Jindabyne Town Centre Carpark, Kosciuszko Road, Jindabyne from 9am to 3pm.

• Thursday 19 November, outside Snow Goose Hotel, Corner of Baker St and Denison St, Adaminaby from 9am to 3pm.

“Business operators are welcome to book a one on one meeting with a business advisor or arrange to meet on another occasion that may be more suitable.

It is an excellent opportunity to receive useful information and business guidance tailored to your particular circumstances,” Southern Region BEC Executive Officer, Graham Baxter, said.

To book an appointment on the Bus or to speak to your local Small Biz Connect advisor, call Southern Region Business Enterprise Centre on 1300 134 359 or visit www.smallbusiness.nsw. gov.au.

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

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COUNCIL OFFICES AND JINDABYNE LANDFILL EARLY CLOSURE TIMES TUESDAY, 3 NOVEMBER 2015

2016 AUSTRALIA DAY NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN Nominations are now open for the 2016 Australia Day Local Citizen of the Year Awards.

This is the perfect opportunity to honour and recognise Community members whose contributions have been exceptional and Council can now accept online applications via our new website making this years process even easier!

The 2016 Australia Day Award categories are: • • • •

Citizen of the Year Young Citizen of the Year Sportsperson of the Year Snowy River Shire Community Event of the Year

Snowy River Shire Council will be holding an All Staff Meeting on this date and this closure includes Council Depots, Waste Facilities and offices in Jindabyne and Berridale. Emergency numbers as listed on Council’s website will still be in use and available to the public.

The Jindabyne Landfill will close at 12pm on Tuesday 3 November, however, to assist the community the Landfill will open from 8am on this date to accommodate for the early closure.

Council offices will close at 12.30pm on Tuesday, 3 November.

To submit an online nomination or to get more information please visit Councils website at https://www.snowyriver.nsw.gov.au/270/Australia-Day The deadline for submissions is 4pm on Monday, 23 November 2015 and to be eligible all nominations must be received on the official nomination form.

Nomination forms can also be downloaded from Council’s website and hardcopies are available for collection at Council’s Jindabyne and Berridale offices or by calling 02 6451 1195.

Nomination Forms (not submitted online) can be lodged by email to: records@snowyriver.nsw.gov.au using the subject line “Australia Day Nominations”; hand delivered to Council’s Berridale or Jindabyne offices or by post to PO Box 143 Berridale NSW 2628.

DEVELOPMENT DETERMINATIONS SEPTEMBER 2015 The following Development Applications, Modifications, Reviews or Complying Development Certificates have been determined in September 2015.

In accordance with the provisions of Section 101 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979 and Clause 124 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulations, 2000, Council hereby gives notice of the granting of development consent to the above applications/certificates.

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

The consents are available for public inspection free of charge at Council Offices, during ordinary office hours.

Application No DA0001/2016

Residents and Businesses are advised that Council Offices and the Jindabyne Landfill will be closing early on Tuesday, 3 November 2015.

All Council outlets will re-open on Wednesday 4 November 2015 at the standard operating hours.

Snowy River Shire Council greatly appreciates your patience and understanding on this matter.

THE NATIONAL GALLERY OF AUSTRALIA IS COMING TO DALGETY! Please join Gallery staff for a fun and informative introduction to legendary Australian artist, Tom Roberts in Dalgety.

This event will help launch the major exhibition of Tom Roberts works opening on the 4th December this year in Canberra. Come along to discover an exciting exhibition that will bring together over 130 of Roberts’ most famous paintings including, Shearing the Rams, Bailed up and a Break Away. Gallery staff look forward to meeting you and answering your questions.

Sunday 8 November 10.30am – Iona Gardens, Dalgety Free entry, purchase your own coffee or brunch from the café.

This presentation is one of ten regional events and is supported by South East Arts and Snowy River Shire Council.

The paintings by Tom Roberts are some of the most recognisable and loved by Australians. His vision of life in Australia helped to define our visual culture. He was among the first to promote outdoor landscape painting and his impressionist landscapes set the tone for much that was to follow.

TYROLEAN VILLAGE VOLUNTARY PLANNING AGREEMENT PUBLIC EXHIBITION Snowy River Shire Council is placing on public exhibition a draft Voluntary Planning Agreement for the transfer of land and construction of infrastructure in Tyrolean Village Jindabyne. The agreement will be on public exhibition from Wednesday 21 October 2015 to Friday 20 November 2015.

The Draft Voluntary Planning Agreement and supporting documentation may be viewed or downloaded at the Council’s website by clicking on the relevant links or at the front counter of the following venues in ordinary business hours (8.30 am – 4.30 pm Monday to Friday):

Description Temporary Use Snowy Mountains 1000 28 November 2015

Address Snowy Mountains Airport 1617 Kosciuszko Road COOLRINGDON NSW 2630

DA0002/2016

2 Lot strata subdivision

1650 Alpine Way CRACKENBACK NSW 2627

DA0003/2016

Unit for the purpose of tourist 1650 Alpine Way CRACKENBACK NSW 2627 accommodation - Proposed Lot 173 of subdivided Lot 149 SP 80955

DA0004/2015

Boundary Adjustment & Creation Barry Way MOONBAH NSW 2627 of a Building Envelope

DA0008/2016

Change of Use Serviced Apartments

3/63 Gippsland Street JINDABYNE NSW 2627

Council wishes to advise the community that a letter, registration form and a copy of the gates and grids policy will be provided to each registered gate and grid owner.

DA0009/2016

Install S68 Relocatable Home

33 Banksia Avenue KALKITE NSW 2627

This process will provide gate/grid owners the opportunity to confirm ownership of each gate/grid registered in their name.

DA0011/2016

2 Lot Torrens Subdivision

59 Tirrike Lane HILL TOP NSW 2628

DA0012/2016

Subdivision Boundary Adjustment

Thornybush Road INGEBIRAH NSW 2627

DA0017/2016

5 Lot strata subdivision

33 Kosciuszko Road

DA0022/2016

Tree Removal

22 Candlebark Circuit JINDABYNE NSW 2627

DA0024/2016

Detached Dual Occupancy Two Storey

Twynam Street JINDABYNE NSW 2627

DA0039/2016

Tree Removal

75 Illawong Road ANGLERS REACH NSW 2629

DA0089/2014

Rural Tourist Recreational 688 Big Yard Road MOONBAH NSW 2627 Facility - Intensification of existing use Minor Modification - Change to FAIRLEYS 265 Bushy Park Road

MOD0003/2016

JINDABYNE NSW 2627

size of windows & position of dwelling

EAST JINDABYNE NSW 2627

MOD0004/2016

Minor Modification - Amend conditions of MOD0022/2015

5 Percy Harris Street LEESVILLE NSW 2627

CDC0001/2016

Open deck to rear yard off existing dwelling

32 Munyang St JINDABYNE NSW 2627

MAYOR: Clr John Cahill - 0427239006 DEPUTY MAYOR: Clr Peter Beer - 0438619 914 2 Myack Street, PO Box 143, Berridale NSW 2630

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Jindabyne Council office to Friday 20 November 2015.

Berridale Council Chambers to Friday 20 November 2015.

Submissions on the draft agreement must be lodged with Snowy River Shire Council by 4.30 pm on Friday 20 November 2015. Submissions should be addressed to the General Manager Snowy River Shire Council, PO Box 143 BERRIDALE NSW 2628 or by email to records@snowyriver.nsw.gov.au using the subject line “Tyrolean Village Voluntary Planning Agreement”. For further enquiries please contact Council’s Development Assessment Team on (02) 6451 1550.

GATES & GRIDS ON COUNCIL PUBLIC ROADS

If you are unsure if your gate or grid is registered, we urge the community to complete the registration form which will be processed accordingly.

EMPLOYMENT Council currently has the following positions available: Position Applications Close Date Trainee Stores Officer 1 5 November Trainee Records Assistant 8 November 2015 Casual Waste Operations Worker 1 November 2015 Casual Administration Assistant On-going Recruitment Aged Care Workers On-going Recruitment For further enquiries please contact Human Resources on (02) 6451 1124.

FACEBOOK “Like” our Snowy River Shire Council Facebook page and keep up to date with Council and Community news and events.

COUNCILLORS: Clr Vickii Wallace - 6456 6780 Clr John Shumack - 0417 682 644 Clr Bob Frost - 0408 167 767 Clr Colin Stewart- Beardsley - 0405 548 132 Clr Bill Smits - 0427 239 872 / 6456 3573

records@snowyriver.nsw.gov.au

www.snowyriver.nsw.gov.au

AFTER HOURS EMERGENCIES Roads: 0428 637 307 Landfill: 0428 411 045 Water & Sewage: 0419 426 317 / 0408 484 853 Fire Control: 6456 4555

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Wednesday October 28, 2015

Moving On - Lee Taylor-Friend launches new book

Above and right: Jean Gamon, a mentor to Lee Taylor Friend, watches as Lee autographs her book of poetry â&#x20AC;&#x153;Moving On...â&#x20AC;? at the Berridale launch. Right: Jean travelled from Melbourne to support Lee at her book launch pictured here in Cooma.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Moving on ... healing through verseâ&#x20AC;? is Lee TaylorFriendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second book of poetry; the first being â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tommyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Girlâ&#x20AC;?. Lee with her extraordinary use of the English language takes poetry to a whole new level as she writes of significant experiences in her life.

Many of us experience similar occasions but we seldom employ poetry when putting fingers on the keyboard as a method by which to describe them.

At the launch by Deputy Snowy River Shire Mayor Peter Beer, of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Moving on...â&#x20AC;? in Jindabyne on October 15th, Verity Jackson described Lee as â&#x20AC;&#x153;a woman of passion throwing herself into many varied roles over the yearsâ&#x20AC;?.

These include lobbying against the sale of Snowy Hydro, the Jindabyne health Council, running the poetry section of the Dalgety â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Snowy River Festivalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, involvement with Junior Rugby Union and writing a column for Snowy River Echo.

Presently Lee works as a group facilitator for the Shire and presents â&#x20AC;&#x153;writing and poetry as therapyâ&#x20AC;? workshops.

For the past few years she has been a carer and support person for her husband and one of her children. Verity concluded â&#x20AC;&#x153;Life may not always be a bed of roses, but Lee always finds time to enjoy life, to be there for friends and to follow her passions and dreams.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Moving On...â&#x20AC;? is an honest, through provoking

and moving collection of poetry that is deeply personal. Leeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mother committed suicide when she was only eight years old. In the first poem â&#x20AC;&#x153;Motherless Daughterâ&#x20AC;?, Lee shares her feelings now and what it is to be one, now that she is a mother herself to Jake and Ben. Moving to the Snowy Mountains from Sydney, new challenges arose when John experienced a crippling accident which resulted in him being unable to continue life as a builder.

At the same time one son was diagnosed as having Aspergerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Syndrome.

Towards the end of the book of 41 poems which speak of her journey, in the three poems titled â&#x20AC;&#x153;Three Springs...One; Two and Threeâ&#x20AC;?, Lee expresses her appreciation for life which surrounds her and that together she with time, has moved on.

Self-published under the name of High Country Press, Lee Taylor-Friend plans to release her books both as paperbacks and e-books in 2015/2016. The hard copy with its cover illustrated by Jan Owens and front cover design by Kerry Beer, has been printed by the locally based Blizzard Publishing and is on sale for $20.

It is available at Jindabyneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Snowprint Book Shop, Fox tale Books in Cooma, Berridale Art Gallery and Berridale Post Office.

B O M B A L A C O U N C I L

Fit For the Future While Bombala Council was deemed to be financially and operationally â&#x20AC;&#x153; Fit for the Future â&#x20AC;&#x153; our small population has seen us declared â&#x20AC;&#x153;Not Fit for the Futureâ&#x20AC;? under the NSW Government local government reform process.

Council is extremely disappointed with this ruling, as Council believes firmly that Bombala Council has the scale and capacity to successfully liaise with all levels of government to achieve positive outcomes for our community. We have also shown beyond doubt that we have the expertise and ability to work within financially responsible budgets and meet the identified goals of our community. Our community has also clearly indicated that they do not wish to be merged with any of the surrounding councils.

However, as we have no real choice in the matter, Council must move on and identify which of the merger options will providing the best outcomes for our community. As part of this process Council is meeting this week with all neighbouring councils (Bega, Cooma and Snowy) and will be discussing options at a workshop. Council will be consulting the community and outlining options and reasons for a preferred way forward prior to submitting Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s preferred options by 18 November.

Infrastructure Updates Work will be commencing on the new amenities block at the Delegate Caravan Park shortly as will the work of re-roofing both Cathcart School of Arts and the Delegate Exhibition Hall. Work on the kitchen upgrades at both Cathcart and Delegate will commence once the re-roofing has been completed.

Construction of the new Community and Visitor Information Centre has been delayed as we await the consent of the Heritage Department. Work on this exciting project is expected to commence prior to the end of the year.

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Street Stalls Each Friday a different community group holds a street stall in the main street of #PNCBMB 5IFTF TUBMMT BSF B HSFBU XBZ for our groups to raise much needed funds and a great opportunity to pick up home baked goods, plants, tickets in wood raffles and hand crafted items.

Community groups wishing to hold a street stall in 2016 are advised that applications will open mid-November.

Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Forget: Applications under the second round of the Boco Rock Community Fund program must be received at Council by close of business this Friday October 30th.

COUNCIL RECEPTION DETAILS Ph: 6458 3555 71 Caveat St Fax: 6458 3777

Mayor: BOB STEWART Council@bombala.nsw.gov.au Deputy Mayor: BRAD YELDS www.bombala.nsw.gov.au GENERAL MANAGER: NGAIRE MCCRINDLE

COOMA-MONARO SHIRE COUNCIL WEEKLY NEWS AND COMMUNITY INFORMATION

28th October, 2015

building a better community

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

POSITION VACANT URBAN & RURAL PLANNER

at 5.45pm if you wish to address council.

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

WASTEWATER MAIN REPLACEMENT WORKS Please be advised that weather permitting, wastewater main construction work has been programmed to commence in: Harris Street to Baron Street (October 2015) The wastewater drainage system rehabilitation and construction works is intended to enhance the operation & maintenance of wastewater drainage infrastructure and access chambers (manholes). This ensures the systems perform effectively in maintaining the health of the community.

The proposed works is undertaken by ‘pipe bursting’ (expanding the existing pipe underground between manholes) pulling a new pipe into the ‘expanded’ pipe and incorporating the new pipe into the existing manholes.

This essential work is expected to commence during September/October 2015. Works will be carried out between 7:30am and 4:30pm Monday to Friday.

The work will require CMSC staff and contractors to have access onto private property at times to complete this work.

Residents are advised that any road pavement, driveways and paths affected by the reconstruction work will be repaired/replaced as part of the project works.

Should any unforeseen problems arise relating to this work during its progress, please do not hesitate to speak with any member of staff on-site who will be able to assist.

Council apologises for any inconvenience this work may cause and asks residents and motorists to be mindful of construction crews and machinery that will be working on and around this project.

Any enquiries can be directed to Councils Engineering Services on 6455 1802.

Council has a position available in the Environmental Services Division for Urban & Rural Planner at the Cooma Office. Further information can be obtained by calling Human Resources on (02) 6455 1707. For an information package go to Council’s website: www.cooma.nsw.gov.au or collect from Council Front Reception.

File Ref: PV28 Salary: $1284.30 – 1316.40/week Applications Close: 4.00pm, Monday 9 November 2015

DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRY (UPPER BUNYAN GRAVEL PIT) Property Description: 1107 Monaro Highway BUNYAN 2630 Lot 160 DP: 724552 Lot 159 DP 724552 Applicant: Cooma-Monaro Shire Council Application Number: 10.2015.498.1 Consent Authority: Cooma-Monaro Shire Council (Determination of the development application will be made by the Southern Region Joint Regional Planning Panel, unless it decides not to exercise this function).

Council is in receipt of an application for the above proposal for an extractive industry. The proposal will extract up to 20,000 tonnes per year over 20 years and will disturb 20ha of land. The proposal is designated development under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979 and an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) has been prepared.

Any interested persons may inspect the full Application, including the EIS during the exhibition period from 30 September 2015 to 3 November 2015 at: - Council’s Environmental Services Division at 81 Commissioner Street, Cooma (8.30am to 5.00pm weekdays), or - The Department of Planning’s regional offices at Wollongong (Level 2, 84 Crown Street, Wollongong) or - Queanbeyan (Suite U107, 1st Floor Riverside Plaza, 131-139 Monaro Street, Queanbeyan or - Council’s website at www.cooma.nsw.gov.au.

- Monaro Regional Library – Vale Street Cooma A copy of the EIS can be purchased at Council for $25.00.

Any person may make a written submission during

the exhibition period regarding the application. Any written submission should be addressed to the General Manager of Council and must be received before 5.00pm, Tuesday, November 3, 2015. If a submission is made by way of objection, the grounds of objection must be specified in the submission. Any submission should include: a) The name and address/phone number of the objector (if this information is not provided, Council will not be able to contact you further regarding your submission); b) The reasons for any objection; c) A Political Donations & Gifts Declaration or Disclosure Statement (available on Council’s website or in hard copy at Council Offices) Submissions can be sent to PO Box 714 Cooma NSW 2630 or council@cooma.nsw.gov.au Please note that under the Government Information (Public Access) Act, 2009, Council cannot guarantee confidentiality in relation to any submission, except in certain circumstances.

Any person who makes a submission by way of objection and is dissatisfied with the determination of the application may appeal to the Land and Environment Court within 28 days of the date the application is determined. However, if the Planning Assessment Commission reviews the proposal, the Minister’s decision is final and cannot be appealed.

Should you have any queries regarding this Application please contact Council’s Environmental Services Division on (02) 6455 1911.

BOMBALA STREET ELM TREES

DO YOU HAVE A POOL/SPA

If you read one book a week, starting at the age of 5, and live to be 80, you will have read a grand total of 3,900 books, a little over one-tenth of one percent of the books currently in print.

Pool Registrations All private pools/spa pools need to be registered with the NSW Governments new pool registration site – www.swimmingpoolregister.nsw.gov.au KEEP YOUR POOL SAFE: • Always keep your fence, gates, doors and window locks secure and in good condition. Regularly check them.

• Always keep your gate and door latches and self closing mechanisms in good working order.

• Always close your gates and doors when not in actual use.

• Never prop gates open.

• Never leave climbable objects near the fence.

• Always keep trees, shrubs and creepers trimmed well away from the fence.

• Always leave your filter covered so small children cannot get into it and keep chemicals out of view and reach.

• Always supervise children around the pool at all times. A fence is no substitute or responsible supervision.

• Teach your children to swim from an early age.

• Undertake resuscitation (CPR) training for emergency situations.

If you have any problems or are unsure if you have registered please contact Council’s Environmental Services on 6455 1901.

Snowy Mountains Tree Service staff are pictured undertaking stem injection of the Elm trees in Bombala Street to treat the Elm Leaf Beetle. The Elm trees in the CBD and Centennial Park, Lambie Street, Rotary Oval and a few other areas around Cooma will be treated which will protect them for two years.

WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT WORK AND TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE OF CREEK STREET (SHARP STREET TO TUMUT STREET).

Please be advised that weather permitting, water main replacement work has been programmed to commence in Creek Street.

This essential work is expected to commence the week of the 26 October 2015 and is expected to be completed within four (4) weeks on 20 November 2015. Works will be carried out between 7:30am and 4:30pm Monday to Friday.

Replacement of water services from the water main to the water meter location will be carried out and will require CMSC staff and contractors to have access onto private property at times to complete this work.

Any road pavement, driveways and paths affected by the reconstruction work will be repaired/replaced as part of the project works.

Please contact any member of Councils on-site work crew should you experience any problems caused by this work during its progress.

Council apologises for any inconvenience this work may cause and asks residents and motorists to be mindful of construction crews and machinery that will be working on and around this project.

Any enquiries can be directed to Councils Engineering Services on 6455 1802.

JERANGLE ROAD

Tree mulching and pothole repairs have recently been carried out on Jerangle Road.

WEATHER PERMITTING THE FOLLOWING WORKS WILL CONTINUE Tom Groggin Road Maintenance Grading Jerangle Road Maintenance Grading, Resheeting, maintenance and Tree Mulching

Rose Valley Road Maintenance Grading and Resheeting Peak View Road Heavy Patch and Drainage Newline Road Unseal Heavy Patch

& maintenance The Peak Road Maintenance Jerangle Road Maintenance Countegany Road Shoulder Repairs Numeralla Road Shoulder Repairs

Carlaminda Road Pothole Repairs Springfield Road Pothole Repairs Old Bega Road Pothole Repairs Badja Road Road Realignment

Warrens Corner Road Table Drain Maintenance and Culvert Repair Rock Flat Creek Bridge-Numeralla Road Repairs

SENIOR STAFF

Mayor Dean Lynch 0419 295 954

Deputy Mayor Rogan Corbett 0412 722 505

Councillor Martin Hughes 0405 209 685

Councillor Angela Ingram 0410 036 671

Councillor Tony Kaltoum 6452 1730

Councillor Craig Mitchell 0429 383 388

Councillor Ignazio Mondello 0407 714 460

Councillor Winston Phillips 0487 430 000

COUNCIL CONTACT DETAILS

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

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Wednesday October 28, 2015

Explosive Detection Dog and handler sculpture An Australian Army Explosive Detection Dog (EDD) with a close association with the Monaro, has been honoured on a new memorial at the Australian War Memorial.

Merlin was former Bredbo soldier, Peter Lawlisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, partner in Afghanistan. Merlin was killed in action on August 31 2007.

He was the subject of a concerted and eventually successful, effort to have his remains returned to Australia.

He is now buried in Bredbo, where a small memorial marks his contribution to the Army.

Working dogs were first used by the royal Australian Engineers (RAE) in 1918.

These were British dogs working as messengers in the trenches of France for Australian sappers.

In 1944 the 1st Australian Dog Platoon, RAE, began to use search dogs.

The Army dogsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; human comrades are known as Military Working Dog Handlers.

In modern conflicts, Army Explosive Detection Dogs (EDDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s) and their handlers have provided critical support to the Australian Defence Force and civilian government agencies. The dogs

help their handlers find improvised explosive devices, ammunition, and weapons.

To be trained for this role, dogs have to demonstrate a keen instinct to hunt, play and retrieve.

Strong bonds develop between the EDD handlers and their dogs.

These brave and loyal dogs save lives.

A number have been killed while on active service in Afghanistan.

Their names are inscribed on the sculpture, which also commemorates handler Sapper Darren Smith, killed in Afghanistan with his beloved dog Herbie.

In March 2014 the Australian War Memorial commissioned Melbourne based artist Ewen Coates to produce a commemorative sculpture that reflected, through a combination of sensitivity, insight and realism, the role of EDD dogs and their handlers within the Australian Defence Forces.

The resulting sculpture, Elevation of the senses (2015), commemorates the service and experience of all EDDs and their handlers who have been involved in Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s participation in the conflict in Afghanistan.

Elevation of the senses was

funded by a generous donation from Doug and Monique Thompson.

Description of sculpture Elevation of the senses (2015) This sculpture commemorates the vital role and contribution of Explosive Detection Dogs and their handlers in war.

The tunnel through the base of the sculpture alludes to the rigorous training undertaken by the dogs, while the rocky outcrops atop the columns represent the foreign landscapes to which the dogs and their handlers are deployed.

The elevation of the dog on the central column, where it crouches eye-to-eye with its handler, highlights the deep bonds that are forged between the two, as well as the mutual dependence on which their work is based.

The configuration of the columns refers to the agility and obstacle courses undertaken by the dogs, as part of their training.

Within the main column is a hidden cache of weapons, visible only from the back of the sculpture in order to illustrate the danger of buried IEDs or hidden weapons that only the dogs can find with their

heightened sense of smell.

Sitting in the bag, which forms the smallest component of the sculpture, is a tennis ball. The tennis ball is an integral part of the

column:

dogâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s training, as well as a valuable reward when the animal has located explosives.

A number of EDDs and one handler have been killed while on active service in Afghanistan, and their names and dates of death are etched on the sculptureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s central

21 September 2007 Andy, 452 EDD. Killed in action 23 November 2007 Nova, 472 EDD. Killed in action 23 October 2009 Herbie, 476 EDD. Killed in action 7 June 2010.

Merlin, 437 EDD. Killed in action 31 August 2007 Razz, 409 EDD. Killed in action

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Can you believe that it is only five months until the 72nd running of the iconic Dalgety Show?

After the success of the 2015 show, the show committee is as determined as ever to once again put on the best show on the Monaro.

The Dalgety Show Society Inc. is a devoted group of people who feel strongly about the future of rural Australia and understand the importance of local shows.

Every year the committee organises

new and exciting events to keep the show fresh and appealing to not only the residents of the Snowy River Shire but visitors to the Snowy Mountains and the Monaro.

Our current committee is in the need of a bit of muscle for the 2016 lead up and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s where you can help!

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Monaro CWA conference Council hands out donations With a budget of $20,000 CoomaMonaro Shire Council has so far agreed to hand out a total of $6,550 to local applicants. The list of applicants was addressed in the Council meeting on Monday 12 October. $500 each went to the Cooma Monaro Railway, Monaro in Pictures subcommittee, Multicultural Activity Group in Cooma, Monaro Community Access Service, Michelago Region Community Association, Cooma North Public School, Cooma Gymnastics Club, Smiths Road Community Hall and Fire Shed Management

Monaro members of the Country Women’s Association gathered in Jindabyne for the Group’s 52nd Annual Conference on October 20th, in order to elect office bearers for the coming year, listen to branch activity reports, present Awards and debate motions for the 2016 CWA of NSW Annual Conference to be held in Cowra.

Mrs Colleen Yates, State Vice President and based in Gloucester, opened the Conference and in her opening address she highlighted the biggest donations made by CWA of NSW. These included $50,000 to Nepal; $50,000 to Rape and Domestic Violence Australia for training of their rural workers; $15,000 to the Archer Study exploring the physical and mental health of children in rural areas; $43,150 to education grants to rural students, $36,600 for medical research into Crohn’s Disease.

Later during the meeting Mrs Yates delivered an entertaining speech about her life, in which she compared amenities and technology during her younger years with their advances in today’s world.

Following the reports of individual branch activities and lunch, it was down to the business of voting for the 2015/16 group office bearers. Mrs Maureen Campbell (Gungahlin Branch) was elected as Group President. The other group executive positions were filled by Jindabyne members: Group Representative Mrs Carole Morris, Secretary Mrs Barbara Daley, Treasurer Mrs Terry Aiton.

The Vice Presidents elected were Mrs Rae Foot (Canberra), Margaret Barron (Peak View Jerangle), Philippa Dodds (Bredbo) and Judy Walters (Dalgety

Numbla Vale). Mrs Carol McEntee (Canberra) was returned as International Officer, Ann Lond (Canberra) Handicraft; Pat Field (Berridale) Ag. & Environment, Lorraine Phillips (Jindabyne) Land Cookery and Chrissi Webb Publicity.

Awards were presented to Canberra (Best Branch Report); Bredbo (Attendance); Adaminaby (Coins for Friendship); International Doll (Dalgety); Belconnen (Ag. & Environment); Canberra (Handicraft); Jerangle (Land Cookery); Dalgety (School International Book) and Adaminaby (International Book).

Berridale branch put up its hand to host the next Monaro Group’s Annual Conference on Tuesday October 18th 2016.

The Cooma fashion retailers are lending their collections of Spring Fashions to be shown at the CWA Fashion Parade to be held at the Cooma Returned Services League Club on Saturday November 14th, 1 pm for 1.30 pm. Tickets for the parade and afternoon tea cost $15 and are on sale at the door for this fund raising activity.

Pictured: CWA of NSW Vice President seated beside the Monaro Group banner, surrounded by the Monaro Group office bearers L-R: Chrissi Webb, Margaret Barron, Rae Foot, Carole Morris, Pat Field, Maureen Campbell (Group President, Terry Aiton, Barbara Daley, Ann Lond, Judy Walters and Carol McEntee.

Transition To Work Program “I want to move into my own place”, “I want to own my own business”, “I want to study”. These could be any schoolleavers’ answers to the question, “What do you want to do now?”

And, they are actual answers given by some local school-leavers with disabilities when they were asked that question. Going on to further study in a new environment, moving out of home to be independent and setting up a business are not straightforward actions for anybody, but for some people with a disability they can be even more daunting.

Sometimes it can even feel like it might be impossible.

But there is support available to help it happen.

Cooma Challenge Limited offers a service called Transition To Work (TTW), a two-year

program to assist young people to transition from school life to work life. It is available for residents of Cooma-Monaro, Snowy River and Bombala Shires.

The program Coordinator, Christine Williams, works closely with young people and their families to recognise goals as well as skills. Then Christine works hard together with her team of staff members to help that young person to develop their skills and realise these goals.

With the support of the TTW program young local people have achieved so many things: from completing tertiary studies to getting a drivers licence, to learning how to budget and how to cook, to preparing for job interviews, to moving out of home, and ultimately to securing employment based on their own skills

and qualifications.

Right now Challenge is signing up new program participants to start in 2016. If you would like to know more about the program, visit www. coomachallenge.org.au

Committee, Nimmitabel Heritage Trail and Mill Sub-Committee, 2015 Celebrate Ability Day Organising Committee, the Raglan Gallery and Cultural Centre and the Men from Snowy River March. $300 was allocated for the Sir William Hudson Memorial Centre, and the Cooma Golf Club were also given $250 in sponsorship of the Cooma Open Golf Championship.

Applications for a second round of donations from Council will be open early next year.

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postman calls

The Postman has been closely following the police attempts to find and arrest the Stucco father and son.

Just this week, it seemed the fugitives may have had access to the Delorean time machine used in Back to the Future, with reported sightings coming thick and fast from all over the place.

It seems highly unlikely, after being ‘on the run’ for eight years, that these two men would willingly hand themselves in.

But police advice is – keep your doors and your vehicle locked and the keys inside.

Local scuttlebutt on Tuesday had them parked a bit north of M & T Motors…but The Monaro Post was unable to speak with any police duty officers to confirm the sighting.

There’ll be a big old ‘knees-up’ in Nimmitabel this Saturday as the new bell is welcomed.

The final location of the Nimity Belle is yet to be confirmed, so pop along and offer your suggestions on the day.

And if you are going be aware... that’s one BIG noise from that BIG bell.

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Riposte Lisa Ashurst While I live, the art of letter writing will never die. I’m talking actual writing here; by hand with a pen on (preferably) nice stationery.

Okay, I’ll admit that I use email and text messaging a bit more than I initially promised I would when the technology for speedier communications first arrived but let’s face it, a nice looking handaddressed letter stands out amongst the standard printed plain white stuff that’s usually found in our letterboxes.

It brings a smile to the recipient’s face and a feeling of anticipation in slicing it open to pour over the content within.

I’ve always been a letter writer and my penchant for this form of communicating made me really easy to buy for, come childhood Christmases and birthdays, because I had penfriends etc, and I shuddered at the thought of putting pen to plain, lined notepad pages. I liked stationery and went through it fairly fast. Still do, and fortunately I have a few pals who think like I do, love finding a pretty envelope in amongst their mail and even better...they write back! On something just as attractive and so the tradition, thankfully, is still going on here in my neck of the woods. Call me old-fashioned if you like.

Sure, I can do the pretty almost as well with my online communications via coloured text options and emoticons and I’m guessing (hoping) they appeal to the recipient but to my thinking it still can’t beat actual

handwriting (not something out of the printer in a font that mimics handwriting) and on something (anything!) other than a plain white page. But unfortunately, I think the art of letter writing may eventually go the way of many other things now made obsolete by current technology because a lot of us today have trouble getting our heads around handwriting anything at all, let alone picking up a pen and writing something as long as a letter... (For the record “Dear Mum, how’s things?

Everything’s ok here. Love etc,” could not really be called a letter, but page and envelope were pale blue, there were no spelling mistakes and it was the thought that counted after all).

On the other hand, many things that get dropped along the technological highway often find their way back in to the mainstream some years down the track and when they do they are called retro and are suddenly cool again. This could happen with handwritten letters. Some celeb or other may confess to writing them. On nice stationery. That’s all it would take, you know, for the slaves to celebrity trends to pick it up and before you could say “So what happened to all the pens?” there would be a rush on stationery stores to equal the crush of the Boxing Day sales! Handwritten letters would become the New Black in the field of communicating with our friends!

Whatever, but it would be nice to see the handwritten letter come back in to style one day.

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Planet Ark celebrates its 20th Year Cooma-Monaro Shire Council has joined with Planet Ark to mark the 20th year of National Recycling Week.

National Recycling Week will run from Monday 9 to Sunday 15 November 2015 and highlights the environmental benefits of re-use and recycling programs.

Council will continue to play a central role in the event this year and years to come.

Council will also be celebrating the local success of the communities recycling efforts since the introduction of the new three bin system in January 2015.

A review of the three bin system was undertaken to demonstrate the benefits of the system and measuring the

value of the community education program.

The review found that the average weight of the red bin has reduced by more than 35% and the amount food and garden waste in the red bin has reduced by more than 50%.

It showed that a significant amount

of food and garden material was being diverted from landfill as a result of the introduction of the service thanks to the community effort.

Ongoing education programs will be conducted to further increase the overall amount of recycling and prevent significant amount of recyclables still ending up in the landfill.

National Recycling Week provides a great opportunity for the local community to once again tackle recycling.

Planet Ark founded National Recycling Week as a community education campaign in 1996, with the aim of bringing a national focus to recycling and minimising waste at home, work and in the community.

Since then, the materials and options to recycle have grown significantly and now include electronic waste, food scraps and soft plastics, so recycling education is more important than ever.

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Kindy start at CPS Cooma Public School’s 2016 Kinder students have been enjoying their Kindystart sessions.

They are pictured with their Kinder buddy and getting very excited about starting big school in 2016.

Pictured left, Caitlin and Aaliyah

More CPS Kindy Start students.

Pictured at right, Doron and Noah.

Pictured above: Charles and Ethan.

Nimity Bell Festival

10am-11am: RailwayStation & Men’s Shed 10am: Nimmitabel Police Station Heritage Lock Up 10am-11.30am: The Bell Antique Roadshow 11am: St Peter’s Floral/Stained Glass Window Display 11am: Fleece to Yarn Demo & Model Tractor Display - Nimmitabel Corner Shop/Wolly Wonders 11am-2pm: Cooma Historic Car Club-Lake Williams 11am-12noon: Cooma Town Band 12-12.30pm: Opening Ceremonies National Anthem & Ode to the bell “Unveiling The Nimity Bell” Ringing of the Bell & other Town Bells

12.30pm: LUNCH - Nimmitabel Bakery, Berti’s Cafe, Jas’s Place, Lion’s Light Luncheon-Hall, Lion’s BBQ-Federal Hotel 1.30pm: Kids Corner, Jumping Castle, Face Painting, Clowns, Balloons, Plenty of Activites & Fun. 1.30-3.30pm: The Bell Antique Roadshow 2pm: Fleece to Yarn Demo-Nimmitabel Corner Shop 2.30pm: Bell Bottoms Judging-Nimmiabel Leather 5pm-7pm: Kids Disco Party-Nimmitabel Hall 5pm: Live Music & Lion’s BBQ - Federal Hotel ALL DAY ACTIVITIES Nimmitabel School & Preschool Art Show at Juliet’s Nimmitabel Heritage Trail Video-Corner Shop Roving Photographer - Beth Cole Photography 31st Patchwork Quilt Display - Nimmitabel Hall October Bell Display - Nimmitabel Leather 2015 Geldmacher Museum Display

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6.00 Morning Programs.

11.15 The Restaurant Inspector. Final. 12.00 News.

12.30 Press Club. 1.30 Jennifer Byrne Presents.

2.00 Call The Midwife. 3.00 Midsomer Murders. 4.30 Eggheads. 5.00 News: Early Edition. 5.30 The Drum. 6.00 Antiques. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Kitchen Cabinet.

Return. 8.30 Gruen. 9.05 The Ex-PM. 9.35 Sammy J And Randy In Ricketts Lane. 10.00 How Not To Behave. Final. 10.30 Lateline.

11.00 The Business. 11.20 The Thick Of It. 11.50 Four Corners.

6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News.

10.00 Aust Story. 10.30 Catalyst. 11.00 Stephen Fry: Gadget Man. 11.30 Devil Island. 12.00 News.

1.00 Antiques. 2.00 Call The Midwife. 3.00 Midsomer Murders. 4.30 Eggheads.

5.00 News: Early Edition.

5.30 The Drum. 6.00 Antiques Roadshow. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30.

8.00 The Chaser’s Media Circus. (PG) 8.35 Sherlock. (M) 10.05 Please Like Me. (M) 10.35 Lateline. 11.05 The Business. 11.20 Dirty Laundry. (MA15+)

6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News. 10.00 One Plus One. 10.30 Do Or Die. 11.30 Whatever Happened To The Freemasons? 12.00 News. 1.00 Antiques. 2.00 Call The Midwife. 3.00 Midsomer Murders. Final.

4.30 Eggheads. 5.00 News: Early Edition. 5.30 The Drum.

6.00 Restoration Home. (PG) 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Antiques Roadshow.

8.30 Agatha Christie’s Partners In Crime. (M) 9.30 Miniseries: The Town.

(M) 10.20 Lateline. 10.50 The Business. 11.05 Tattoo Tales.

(M) 11.40 Rage. (MA15+)

6.00 Rage. 10.30 Rage: Recovery Special. 11.30 Spicks And Specks. 12.00 Restoration Home. 1.00 Antiques Roadshow. 1.30 How We Got To Now. 2.30 On A Wing And A Prayer.

3.30 The Years That Made Us. 4.30 Landline. 5.00 Midsomer Murders. 6.30 Gardening Aust. 7.00 News.

7.30 New Tricks. (PG) 8.30 The Beautiful Lie. (M) 9.30 Miniseries: Cilla. (M) 10.15 Miniseries: Fleming: The Man Who Would Be Bond. (M) 11.00 The Chaser’s Media Circus. (PG) 11.40 Adam Hills: The Last Leg.

6.00 Rage. 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Insiders.

10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 Australia Wide. 11.00 World This Week. 11.30 Praise. 12.00 Landline. 1.00 Gardening Aust. 1.30 The Mix. 2.00 Soccer. W-League.

Round 3. Western Sydney Wanderers v Sydney FC. 4.30 Miranda. 5.00 New Tricks.

6.00 The Book Club: ABC On The Road In Toowoomba.

6.30 Compass. 7.00 News.

7.40 Doctor Who. (PG) 8.30 The Beautiful Lie. (M) 9.30 Death In Paradise. (PG) 10.30 Humans. (PG) 11.15 The Ex-PM. (M) 11.45 Rake.

6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News. 10.00 Landline.

11.00 Australia Wide. 11.30 Compass. 12.00 News.

1.00 The School. 2.00 Call The Midwife. 3.00 Death In Paradise. 4.00 The Cook And The Chef. 4.30 Eggheads. 5.00 News: Early Edition. 5.30 The Drum. 6.00 Antiques Roadshow. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30.

8.00 Australian Story.

8.30 Four Corners.

9.20 Media Watch. (PG) 9.35 Q&A. 10.40 Lateline. 11.10 The Business. 11.30 Golf. PGA Tour. Highlights.

6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News.

10.00 Four Corners. 10.45 Media Watch. 11.00 Photo Finish. 11.30 The Mix. 12.00 News. 1.00 Antiques. 2.00 Call The Midwife. 3.00 Last Tango In Halifax. 4.00 The Cook And The Chef. 4.30 Eggheads. 5.00 News: Early Edition. 5.30 The Drum. 6.00 Antiques. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Catalyst.

8.30 Making Families Happy. (M) 9.30 Kevin McCloud’s Man Made Home. (PG) 10.20 Lateline. 10.50 The Business.

11.05 Mad Dogs. (MA15+) 11.50 Randling. (M)

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6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 11.30 News.

12.00 Movie: A Wife’s Nightmare. (2014) (M) 2.00 The Daily Edition. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG) 8.00 Highway Patrol. (PG) 8.30 Blindspot. Premiere.

(M) A tattooed woman with amnesia is found.

9.30 The Blacklist. (M) 10.30 The Player. (M) 11.30 Heroes Reborn. (M)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 11.30 News.

12.00 Movie: Every Woman’s Dream. (1996) (M) 2.00 The Daily Edition. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 8.00 Dog Patrol. (PG) 8.30 Mighty Cruise Ships: Paul Gauguin. (PG) Takes a look at the MS Paul Gauguin.

9.30 What Really Happens In Thailand. (M) 10.30 The Amazing Race. (PG) 11.30 Grimm. (AV15+)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 News. 12.00 Movie: AllAmerican Girl: The Mary Kay Letourneau Story. (2000) (M) 2.00 The Daily Edition. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 News.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Joh and Pete visit a transformed cottage.

8.30 Movie: The Bourne Legacy. (2012) (M) Jeremy Renner, Rachel Weisz.

A secret agent is hunted by the government.

11.15 To Be Advised.

12.15 Revenge. (M)

6.00 Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. 11.00 Horse Racing. Melbourne Cup Carnival. Victoria Derby Day. Featuring four Group 1 races, including the $1.5 million Victoria Derby (2500m), $1 million Mackinnon Stakes (2000m), $500,000 Coolmore Stud Stakes (1200m) and the $500,000 Myer Classic (1600m). 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. 6.00 News. 7.00 Movie: Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back. (1980) (PG) 9.45 Movie: xXx. (2002) (M) 12.10 Shopping.

6.00 Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. 11.00 Business Builders. 11.30 Melbourne Cup Preview Show. 12.30 Olympians: Off The Record. 1.00 The Paleo Way. 1.30 Border Security USA. 2.00 Movie: Secretariat.

(2010) 4.30 The Long Weekender. 5.00 News. 5.30 Sydney Weekender. 6.00 News. 7.00 Sunday Night.

8.00 Beach Cops. (PG) 8.30 Quantico. (M) The recruits take part in a training exercise.

9.30 Castle. (M) 11.30 Royal Pains. (M)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 News. 12.00 Movie: Baby Sellers. (2013) (M) 2.00 The Daily Edition. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 The X Factor Live. (PG) Hosted by Luke Jacobz.

8.45 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) Penny takes college courses.

10.15 Grey’s Anatomy. (M) 11.10 How To Get Away With Murder. (M) 12.05 Resurrection. (M)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 10.00 Horse Racing. Melbourne Cup Carnival. Melbourne Cup Day. Featuring the Group 1 $6.2 million Melbourne Cup (3200m). 5.30 The Chase Australia.

6.00 News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 The X Factor Live. (PG) 8.40 800 Words. Final. (PG) George tries to convince Shay to stay.

9.40 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA. (M) 10.40 Chicago Fire. (M) 11.35 Aquarius. (M)

WIN (8)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Mornings.

(PG) 11.30 News. 12.00 WIN News. 1.00 Ellen. (PG) 2.00 Extra. 2.30 Alive And Cooking. 3.00 News Now. 4.00 News. 5.30 Millionaire Hot Seat.

6.00 News.

7.00 WIN News.

7.30 The Block. (PG) 8.40 Celebrity Apprentice.

(PG) A group of challengers battle it out.

10.00 Extreme Phobias: Spiders. (PG) 11.00 The Mysteries Of Laura. (PG) 12.00 WIN’s All Australian News.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Mornings.

(PG) 11.30 News. 12.00 WIN News. 1.00 Ellen.

(PG) 2.00 Extra. 2.30 Alive And Cooking. 3.00 News.

4.00 News. 5.30 Millionaire Hot Seat.

6.00 News.

7.00 WIN News.

7.30 RBT. (PG) 8.30 The Verdict. (M) Hosted

by Karl Stefanovic.

9.30 I Am Innocent. (M) A look at people wrongly convicted.

10.30 Killing Spree. (M) 11.30 Extra.

12.00 WIN’s All Australian News.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Mornings.

(PG) 11.30 News. 12.00 WIN News. 1.00 Ellen.

(PG) 2.00 Extra. 2.30 Alive And Cooking. 3.00 News.

4.00 News. 5.30 Millionaire Hot Seat.

6.00 News.

7.00 WIN News.

7.30 Ready For Takeoff.

Premiere. (PG) 8.00 Customs. (PG) 8.30 Movie: Casino Royale.

(2006) (M) Daniel Craig, Eva Green. James Bond must stop an evil banker.

11.30 Extra.

12.00 WIN’s All Australian News.

6.00 PAW Patrol. 6.30 Dora.

7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Mornings. (PG) 12.00 Hot In Cleveland. (PG) 12.30 The Middle. (PG) 1.00 Movie: Angels In The Outfield. (1994) (G) 3.10 Celebrity Apprentice.

(PG) 4.30 Getaway. (PG) 5.00 News. 5.30 Fishing Australia.

6.00 News.

7.00 Movie: Crocodile Dundee II. (1988) (PG) 9.15 Movie: For Your Eyes Only. (1981) (M) Roger Moore, Carole Bouquet.

An encryption device is stolen.

11.50 Movie: The Big Bounce. (2004) (M)

6.00 PAW Patrol. 6.30 Dora. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Wide World Of Sports. 11.00 Australian Fishing Championships.

11.30 Athletics. Melbourne Marathon. Highlights. 12.30 The Middle. (PG) 1.00 Movie: Best In Show. (2000) (PG) 2.50 Movie: The Cup. (2011) (PG) 5.00 News. 5.30 Customs. (PG) 6.00 News.

7.00 The Block. (PG) 8.30 60 Minutes. Current affairs program.

9.40 YouTube Revolution.

10.40 The Verdict. (M) 11.40 Person Of Interest. (M)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Mornings.

(PG) 11.30 News. 12.00 WIN News. 1.00 Ellen. (PG) 2.00 Extra. 2.30 Alive And Cooking. 3.00 News Now. 4.00 News. 5.30 Millionaire Hot Seat.

6.00 News.

7.00 WIN News.

7.30 The Block. (PG) Hosted

by Scott Cam. 8.40 Married At First Sight UK. (M) The couples get some time alone.

9.40 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. (M) 11.35 Extra.

12.00 WIN’s All Australian News.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Mornings.

(PG) 11.30 News. 12.00 WIN News. 1.00 Ellen. (PG) 2.00 Extra. 2.30 Alive And Cooking. 3.00 News Now. 4.00 News. 5.30 Millionaire Hot Seat.

6.00 News.

7.00 WIN News.

7.30 The Block. (PG) 8.40 The Big Bang Theory.

(PG) The guys take fencing lessons.

9.40 Movie: The Dish.

(2000) (M) Sam Neill, Kevin Harrington.

11.35 Extra.

12.00 WIN’s All Australian News.

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28–November 3

6.00 Ent. Tonight. 6.30 Ben’s Menu. 7.00 Neighbours. 7.30 Bold. 8.00 Family Feud. 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 11.00 Bondi Vet. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (M) 1.00 The Talk. (PG) 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 Everyday Gourmet. 3.00 Judge Judy.

(PG) 3.30 GCBC. 4.00 Ben’s Menu. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 News.

6.00 Family Feud.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 Modern Family. (PG) Alex celebrates senior ditch day.

8.30 Madam Secretary. (M) 9.30 The Good Wife. (M) 10.30 Hawaii Five-0. (M) 11.30 The Project.

6.00 Ent. Tonight. 6.30 Ben’s Menu. 7.00 Neighbours.

7.30 Bold. 8.00 Family Feud.

8.30 Studio 10. 11.00 Bondi Rescue. 12.00 Dr Phil. 1.00 The Talk. 2.00 Ent. Tonight.

2.30 Everyday Gourmet. 3.00 Judge Judy. 3.30 GCBC. 4.00 Ben’s Menu. 4.30 Bold.

5.00 News. 6.00 Family Feud. 6.30 The Project.

7.30 Jamie’s Super Food.

Premiere.

8.30 Gogglebox. (M) 9.30 Joel Creasey’s Comedy Offensive. (MA15+) 10.30 Blue Bloods. (M) 11.30 The Project.

6.00 Ent. Tonight. 6.30 Ben’s Menu. 7.00 Neighbours.

7.30 Bold. 8.00 Family Feud.

8.30 Studio 10. 11.00 The Living Room. 12.00 Dr Phil.

1.00 The Talk. 2.00 Ent. Tonight. (PG) 2.30 Everyday Gourmet. 3.00 Judge Judy.

(PG) 3.30 GCBC. 4.00 Ben’s Menu. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 News.

6.00 Family Feud. 6.30 The Project.

7.30 The Living Room. (PG) 8.30 The Graham Norton Show.

9.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (M) 10.30 Movie: Step Brothers.

(2008) (MA15+)

6.00 RPM. 6.30 iFish. 7.00 Fishing. 7.30 The Home Team. 8.00 Family Feud.

8.30 St10. 10.00 St10: Extra.

11.00 The Living Room.

12.00 The Doctors. 2.00 Everyday Gourmet. 2.30 Movie Juice. 3.00 iFish. 4.00 What’s Up Down Under. 4.30 Storm Season. Premiere.

5.00 News. 6.00 Modern Family. 6.30 Bondi Vet. (PG) 7.30 David Attenborough’s Madagascar.

8.30 Movie: X2: X-Men United. (2003) (M) Patrick Stewart.

11.10 Movie: Stoker.

(2013) (AV15+)

6.00 Creflo. 6.30 Hillsong.

7.00 Mass. 7.30 Joel Osteen.

8.00 Everyday Gourmet. 8.30 St10. 10.00 Bolt Report.

11.00 GCBC. 11.30 Animal Extra. 12.00 TBL Families.

(PG) 1.00 All 4 Adventure.

Return. (PG) 2.00 Dance Of Champions. 3.00 Bolt Report.

4.00 RPM. 5.00 News.

6.00 Family Feud: Sunday.

6.30 Scorpion. (PG) 7.30 TBL Families.

8.30 Limitless. (M) Brian’s loyalty to the FBI is tested.

9.30 NCIS. (M) 10.30 Movie: Enough Said. (2013) (M) Julia Louis-Dreyfus.

6.00 Ent. Tonight. 6.30 Ben’s Menu. 7.00 Neighbours.

7.30 Bold. 8.00 Family Feud.

8.30 Studio 10. 11.00 TBL Families. 12.00 Dr Phil. (M) 1.00 The Talk. (PG) 2.00 Ent. Tonight. (PG) 2.30 Everyday Gourmet. 3.00 Judge Judy.

(PG) 3.30 GCBC. 4.00 Ben’s Menu. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 News.

6.00 Family Feud.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 TBL Families.

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

9.30 Homeland.

10.30 NCIS: New Orleans.

(M) 11.30 The Project.

6.00 Ent. Tonight. 6.30 Ben’s Menu. 7.00 Neighbours. 7.30 Bold. 8.00 Family Feud. 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 11.00 TBL Families. 12.00 Dr Phil. (PG) 1.00 The Talk. (PG) 2.00 Ent. Tonight. (PG) 2.30 Everyday Gourmet. 3.00 Judge Judy.

(PG) 3.30 GCBC. 4.00 Ben’s Menu. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 News.

6.00 Family Feud.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 TBL Families.

8.30 NCIS. (M) Terrorists try to purchase bombs.

9.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M) The team searches for two missing soldiers.

11.30 The Project.

SBS (3)

Prime Time TV Guide October

6.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Contact.

(PG) 2.30 Photo. (PG) 3.00 Dateline. 3.30 Insight. 4.30 The Great British Countryside.

5.30 Letters And Numbers.

6.00 Rick Stein’s Far Eastern Odyssey. 6.30 World News.

7.30 Great Continental Railway Journeys: Lyon To Marseille. Final. (PG) 8.30 24 Hours In Emergency: Resilience.

(M) A look at a hospital ER. 9.30 Fargo.

10.30 World News. 11.00 Bushfires: Inside The Inferno.

(PG) 12.00 Movie: Wild Blood. (2008) (M)

6.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 A Season At The Juilliard School New York. 2.30 BAFTA: A Life In Pictures.

3.00 Living Black. 3.30 The Dark Ages: An Age Of Light. 4.30 JFK. 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Rick Stein’s Far Eastern Odyssey.

6.30 World News. 7.30 Destination Flavour: Japan.

8.00 Shane Delia’s Moorish Spice Journey.

8.30 Italy Unpacked: A Home Away From Rome.

9.35 Masters Of Sex. Final.

(M) 10.40 News. 11.05 Adam Looking For Eve. (MA15+) 12.00 The Legacy. (M)

6.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 John Lennon: Sweet Toronto. 3.00 WorldWatch. 3.30 Salvage Hunters. 4.30 Secrets Of The Irish Landscape. 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Rick Stein’s Far Eastern Odyssey.

6.30 World News.

7.30 Shane Delia’s Spice Journey Bitesize.

7.35 The Classic Car Show. (PG) 8.30 Movie: Carlito’s Way. (1993) (MA15+) Al Pacino, Sean Penn.

11.05 World News.

11.30 Movie: The Sinful Nuns Of Saint Valentine.

(1974) (MA15+)

6.00 WorldWatch. 10.30 German News. 11.00 Spanish News. 12.00 Arabic News.

12.30 Turkish News. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Tales From The Bush Larder. 2.30 Italy Unpacked. (PG) 3.35 Monster Moves. (PG) 4.30 Alexander’s Lost World. (PG) 5.30 Who Do You Think You Are? 6.30 World News.

7.30 Wild Germany: Mountains. (PG) 8.30 The Rocky Horror Show Live. A performance of The Rocky Horror Show.

10.25 Movie: Death At A Funeral. (2007) (M) 12.05 Borgen. (M)

6.00 WorldWatch. 11.00 Spanish News. 12.00 Arabic News. 12.30 Turkish News.

1.00 The World Game. 2.00 Speedweek. 4.00 Football Asia. 4.30 FIFA World Cup 2018 Magazine. 5.00 The Bike Lane. 5.30 Poh & Co. Bitesize. 5.35 D-Day: The Soldiers’ Story. (PG) 6.30 World News.

7.35 Egypt: What Lies Beneath?

9.20 Black Panther Woman. (M) 10.20 The Trials Of Muhammad Ali. (M) 12.00 Miniseries: Vargas: Neptune’s Thunder. (M)

6.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Awaken. 2.00 André Rieu: Magic Of The Violin. 3.00 Tracks And Trails. 3.30 The Spice Trip. 4.30 The Dales.

5.00 Living Black. 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Rick Stein’s Taste Of The Italian Opera. 6.30 News.

7.30 Shane Delia’s Spice Journey Turkey Bitesize. 7.35 Dogs: Their Secret Lives.

8.30 Worst Place To Be A Pilot: Long Flight Home. (PG) 9.30 Rise Of The Machines.

10.25 News. 11.00 Fargo. 12.00 Movie: The Matchmaker. (2010) (M)

6.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Classical Destinations. 3.00 Wainwright Walks. 3.30 Greeks Of The Sea. (PG) 4.30 Wildest Latin America. (PG) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Rick Stein’s Taste Of The Italian Opera. 6.30 World News.

7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? Adam Goodes. (PG) 8.30 Insight. Presented by Jenny Brockie.

9.30 Dateline.

10.00 World News.

10.30 The Rocky Horror Show Live. 12.20 Movie: Niloofar. (2008) (M)

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

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2kms along the Old Adaminaby road on the way to Lake Eucumbene is a new listing on approx. 15 hectares.

Admittedly the home requires a lot of work and the current vendors have already commenced this but due to a change in family circumstances have run out of puff.

There are many features that tick the box if you are after a lifestyle block or small hobby farm.

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beauty of the area is something that has to be seen. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the isolation and boldness of the mountains plus the close proximity to the lakes, making it comforting at the same time as it is exciting.

Back to the home.

Much of the interior has already either been renovated of the work has started on relining the walls. The bathroom and laundry have new tiling and the vendors have purchased approx.

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BetaShares Chief Economist David Bassanese BCBOLLER & COMPANY Ph: 6452 4155 say inflation will remain within target range, but 168 Sharp Street COOMA NSW www.bollerco.com.au rate hikes will weigh on RBAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s decision 62 Young St, Bombala 4 bedrooms, 2 bath, 2 car stock & station real estate agents

According to BetaShares Chief Economist David Bassanese, the September quarter consumer price index report, to be released this Wednesday, will show higher food prices. Bassanese believes while this increase will boost the headline CPI result, the more important â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;coreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; readings are likely to show a quarterly gain of only 0.5% and 2.5% annually, which is within the RBAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2-3% target band. â&#x20AC;&#x153;While higher dwelling prices and some flow through of a weaker $A into import prices should be evident, subdued wages growth and pressure on retailer margins due to modest consumer spending and tough competition should help hold down prices overallâ&#x20AC;?, he says.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Should inflation remain benign, the focus will remain on how housing markets and consumer sentiment will fare in the face of the across-theboard lift in mortgage rates by major banks over the past fortnight.â&#x20AC;?

Mr. Bassanese says that if the reaction to these indicators is sufficiently negative, â&#x20AC;&#x153;the RBA could decide to cut rates as early as next week, or possibly in Decemberâ&#x20AC;?.

Another major report this week will be the ANZ Roy Morgan consumer confidence report on Tuesday, for which David Bassanese expects â&#x20AC;&#x153;a further drop in confidence in response to the latest round of mortgage rate increases.â&#x20AC;?

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Home loan demand records further uplift Proving the property market remains alive and well, new data has found home loan demand hit a six year high in August.

According to the August Housing Finance Data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics, 55,677 home loans were approved over the course of the month â&#x20AC;&#x201C; up 2.9% on the previous month.

Mortgage Choice chief executive officer John Flavell said home loan demand has not been this strong since September 2009. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The last time more than 55,600 home loans were written in one month was back in 2009, when the boosted first home owner grant was in full swing,â&#x20AC;?

Mr Flavell said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;To see a similar level of home loan demand in todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s market, when there is not only no boosted first home buyer incentives in place, but lenders are effectively trying to reduce their level of investment lending activity, is surprising and just goes to prove the strength of the housing market.â&#x20AC;?

In addition to seeing a spike in the number of home loans written over the course of the month,

the total value of all dwelling commitments was also up.

Over the month of August, the total value of all dwelling commitments written exceeded $34 billion â&#x20AC;&#x201C; up 3.5% on the previous month. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Data from CoreLogic found property prices across the combined capital cities climbed 0.3% over the month of August. As such, it is no real surprise to see the total value of all dwelling commitments on the rise,â&#x20AC;? Mr Flavell said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Since the beginning of the year, the average home loan size for all owner occupied housing commitments has surged 7%, hitting $371,200. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Moving forward, it is fair to assume the average home loan size will continue to grow so long as property prices continue to climb.â&#x20AC;?

Mr Flavell said he also expects home loan demand to remain strong over the coming months, as many lenders are currently offering some significant incentives to owner occupiers in a bid to win their business.

Looking for a property with low maintenance plus soundness and a comfortable layout?

This double brick rendered 4 bedroom home offers both big modern kitchen, big family room with wood heating and lounge room (wood).

All bedrooms offer size, 2 bathrooms, big laundry and sunroom/foyer.

Room for vehicles with a garage plus carport, woodshed and storage shed.

Easy walk to Bombala river and reserve and tennis courts and 2 minute walk to shops.

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Executive family home

Beautifully located in a quiet, family friendly, residential position, high above Cooma with views and excellent privacy. The gardens are beautifully established which create a magnificent family living environment.

Great features include: â&#x20AC;¢ Double and single brick family residence â&#x20AC;¢ Excellent privacy with rear lane access â&#x20AC;¢ A large versatile home featuring two spacious living areas â&#x20AC;¢ Modern open plan kitchen/family

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4 Walla St, Cooma

Asking $310,000

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Asking $580,000

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10A Mawson St, Cooma

Asking $395,000

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Make sure your tax return reaps you rewards As the deadline for filing tax returns fast approaches, new data would suggest many Australians are yet to complete the task.

According to data from the Australian Tax Office, approximately 20% of Australians fail to lodge their tax return before the October 31 deadline.

Mortgage Choice chief executive officer John Flavell said while filing a tax return can seem like a daunting and time consuming chore, it is important for Australians to meet their tax deadline lest they face a hefty fine.

“Those who don’t complete their tax return on time can incur a

penalty of $850 plus interest,” Mr Flavell said.

“Meanwhile, those who do complete their tax return on time not only avoid being fined, but are often rewarded with a nice tax refund.”

For those who do receive a tax refund, Mr Flavell said it is important to invest the money wisely.

“Your tax refund could be a good opportunity to plan for the future – whether that involves growing your savings or paying off your debts,” he said.

To help Australians use their tax refund wisely this year, Mortgage Choice provides the following top tips: Add to your home loan deposit:

With banks aggressively competing for owner occupied business, there’s never been a better time to apply for a home loan. So why not add your tax return to your home loan deposit and get yourself on the property ladder sooner rather than later?

Target high interest debt: According to Mortgage Choice’s 2015 Money Survey, more than 50% of Australians have some form of credit card debt. Of those with credit card debt, more than 33% boast more than $5,000 worth of debt. Worse still, a lot of people with credit card debt tend to only make the minimum repayments each month. And, given that interest rates on credit cards are notoriously

high, many get stuck with ongoing debt on their credit card because they can’t break the cycle. Using your tax return to pay off debt is the perfect solution.

Start or increase your emergency fund: Life is full of surprises, some more expensive than others. As such, it is always a good idea to have an emergency fund. You can use any money you receive from your tax return to either start or build an emergency fund. Placing the money in a locked, high interest savings account will not only provide you with accumulated interest, but peace of mind.

Top up your mortgage: For those with a mortgage, your tax return can provide you with the perfect

opportunity to make an additional payment. When it comes to your mortgage, every extra cent counts.

If you put your tax refund into your mortgage each year, you may be able to save yourself thousands of dollars in interest and slash years off your loan.

Inject it into super: If you don’t have a mortgage, another great way to spend your tax refund is by injecting it into your super. This will help you to grow your nest egg, which will help you tremendously in retirement. You can make a contribution at any time of the year by depositing funds straight into your super.

NICK KIRSHNER Property & Livestock have an auction evening scheduled for Tuesday evening 10th November 2015 at “Tuscany” 5474 The Snowy River Way, Dalgety starting 6pm for registrations and the auction commencing at 6.30pm.

Two diverse properties are up for grabs, both offering various attributes, returns and lifestyle.

“Eagles Range”

“Eagles Range” 16 Ponderosa Lane, Jindabyne is an excellent opportunity to purchase an extremely well established property offering the perfect spacious family home and a choice of numerous income streams including a well-established summer farm-stay / winter ski accommodation business. Located within close proximity to Jindabyne, major snow resorts. National Park, mountain biking trails, lake, restaurants, cafes, shops etc. Plenty of room for horses, cattle, sheep or other livestock. Outstanding choice of schools, established year round tourism industry and other enterprises.

A safe, healthy environment to raise a family in or retire to with an instant income stream makes “Eagles Range” the perfect lifestyle choice.

11 Brierly Street, Dalgety

11 Brierly Street, Dalgety is a cute, quaint and comfortable weatherboard cottage on a large residential level block of land in the historic township of Dalgety. The Snowy river is only a short stroll away and the local Iona Cafe which incorporates the postal shop and nursery is just down the road. Dalgety also boasts a superb local infants / primary school with wonderful outdoor equipment for kids to play and learn on. The cottage oozes the charm of yesteryear and would be a great opportunity for first home buyers, young family, investor or “tree changers” to get a foot hold in one of the Snowy River Shire’s most picturesque villages with a bidding guide in excess of $140,000.

Both these unique properties are worth an inspection so contact NICK KIRSHNER Property & Livestock on 64566783 or nick@nickkirshner.com.au. And don’t miss out on upcoming new listings and clearing sales register your details so you can be alerted through the NICK KIRSHNER Property & Livestock email alert system.

Clearing sale dates: Saturday 31st October 2015 at Cooma, 28th November 2015 at Jindabynecheck the website www.nickkirshner.com.au for further details, inventory lists and photos.

www.nickkirshner.com.au (02) 6456 6783

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Well here we are, well into Spring, and the end of the year is looming ever closer!

Interest rates are still at a record low, and the housing market seems to be steadily improving in the Cooma area. Some of the Banks have some good special ‘spring’ offers happening, so it is a good time if you are considering buying, or even reviewing your existing loan. The Lenders are very hungry for your business and are often willing to negotiate on interest rates to win the deal. Let me do the comparisons for you, and maybe save you thousands!

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The main features are already with this property, just a face lift through some areas of the house are really going to make this home work for you!

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Prime Time TV Guide WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

October 28–November 3

MONDAY

TUESDAY

7.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 7.30 Total Wipeout. (PG) 8.25 The Checkout: Snack Size. (PG) 8.30 I Think I’m An Animal. (PG) 9.15 Extreme Russia With Reggie Yates. (M) 10.15 Jimmy Fallon. (PG) 10.55 Juvenile Lifers. (M) 11.50 The Undateables. (M)

7.00 Spicks And Specks.

7.30 Total Wipeout.

8.25 The Checkout: Snack Size. (PG) 8.30 Gruen XL. (M) 9.15 TFI Friday.

10.00 The IT Crowd. (M) 10.30 Buzzcocks. (M) 11.00 Inside Amy Schumer. (M) 11.20 Jimmy Fallon. (PG) 12.05 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. (PG)

7.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 7.30 Total Wipeout.

8.20 The Checkout.

8.30 Age Gap Love. (PG) 9.15 Ladyboys: The Band. (PG) 10.00 Second Chance. (PG) 10.10 Jimmy Fallon. (PG) 10.55 Celebrity Rehab With Dr Drew.

11.35 Friday Night Dinner.

12.20 Breaking Bad.

7.00 Spicks And Specks.

7.30 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 8.10 Would I Lie To You? Shortcuts.

8.30 Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow. (M) 9.15 Live At The Apollo. (M) 10.00 The IT Crowd.

10.25 Inside Amy Schumer.

10.50 Red Dwarf.

11.20 Red Dwarf.

11.50 Red Dwarf.

12.20 Red Dwarf.

7.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 7.30 Mega Builders.

8.15 Good Game: Pocket Edition. (PG) 8.30 The Crash Reel. (M) The story of snowboarder Kevin Pearce.

10.20 Ladyboys: The Band. (PG) 11.05 Louis Theroux. (M) 12.05 Extreme Russia With Reggie Yates. (M)

7.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 7.30 Total Wipeout.

8.30 Doctor Who. (PG) People start disappearing mysteriously.

9.15 Peaky Blinders. (MA15+) 10.15 The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. (PG) 11.00 The Crash Reel. (M)

7.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 7.30 Total Wipeout.

8.30 Good Game.

9.00 The Chaser’s Media Circus. (PG) 9.40 Teenage Killers: Life Without Parole. (MA15+) 10.40 Jimmy Fallon. (PG) 11.20 Peaky Blinders. (MA15+) 12.15 Misfits. (MA15+)

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6.00 World’s End. 6.20 The Next Step.

6.50 News On 3.

7.00 Horrible Histories.

7.30 Bushwhacked!

7.55 Deadly 60.

8.20 Figaro Pho. 8.30 Degrassi: The Next Generation. (PG) 8.50 Total Drama Action.

9.15 Good Game: SP. 9.40 Rage. (PG) 10.40 Close.

6.00 World’s End. 6.20 The Next Step.

6.50 News On 3.

7.00 Horrible Histories.

7.30 Bushwhacked!

7.55 Deadly 60.

8.20 Figaro Pho. 8.30 Degrassi: The Next Generation. (PG) 8.50 Total Drama Action.

9.15 Good Game: SP. 9.40 Rage. (PG) 10.40 Close.

6.00 World’s End. 6.20 The Next Step.

6.50 News On 3.

7.00 Horrible Histories.

7.30 Bushwhacked!

7.55 Deadly 60.

8.20 Figaro Pho. 8.30 Ready For This.

8.55 Kobushi.

9.00 K-On! 9.25 Kamisama Kiss.

9.50 Madoka Magica.

10.10 Close.

6.10 Dragons: Defenders Of Berk.

6.30 Horrible Histories.

7.00 Nowhere Boys. (PG) 7.30 The Haunting Hour. (PG) 8.15 The Aquabats Super Show! (PG) The Aquabats banish a ghost.

8.35 Good Game: SP. 9.00 Degrassi: The Next Generation. (PG) 10.25 Close.

6.10 Dragons: Riders Of Berk.

6.30 Horrible Histories.

7.00 Nowhere Boys. (PG) 7.30 Officially Amazing.

8.00 The Haunting Hour. (PG) 8.50 Wolfblood. Rhydian agrees to stay with the Smiths.

9.15 Good Game: Pocket Edition. (PG) 9.20 Rage. (PG)

6.00 World’s End. 6.20 Ready For This. (PG) 6.50 News On 3.

7.00 Horrible Histories.

7.30 Bushwhacked!

7.55 Deadly 60.

8.20 Figaro Pho. 8.30 Degrassi: The Next Generation. (PG) 8.50 Total Drama Action.

9.15 Good Game: SP. 9.40 Rage. (PG) 10.40 Close.

6.00 World’s End. 6.20 The Next Step.

6.50 News On 3.

7.00 Horrible Histories.

7.30 Bushwhacked!

7.55 Deadly 60.

8.20 Figaro Pho. 8.30 Degrassi: The Next Generation.

8.50 Total Drama Action.

9.15 Good Game: SP. 9.40 Rage. (PG) 10.40 Close.

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6.30 Bargain Hunt.

7.30 Rosemary & Thyme. (PG) 8.30 The Inspector Lynley Mysteries. (M) Lynley investigates the death of a vicar who appears to have been poisoned by a local herbalist.

10.30 I Shouldn’t Be Alive: Escape From The Volcano. (PG) 11.45 Bargain Hunt.

6.30 Bargain Hunt.

Contestants compete at an antiques auction.

7.30 Doc Martin. (PG) Martin treats a stubborn patient.

8.30 Judge John Deed.

(M) After John Deed is handed a controversial case involving a mobile phone company, Sir Ian Rochester becomes furious.

10.30 Mr Selfridge. (PG) 11.30 Bargain Hunt.

6.30 Bargain Hunt.

7.30 How Britain Worked: Mills. (PG) 8.30 Escape To The Country. Presented by Alistair Appleton.

10.30 To Build Or Not To Build. (PG) 11.00 Best Houses Australia.

11.30 Hotel Secrets. (M)

6.00 Animal Squad.

6.30 Animal Squad. (PG) A cat becomes stuck in a tree.

7.00 Movie: Failure To Launch. (2006) (PG) Matthew McConaughey.

9.00 Movie: 28 Days. (2000) (M) Sandra Bullock, Viggo Mortensen. A columnist enters rehabilitation.

11.30 Animal Squad.

12.00 Animal Squad. (PG)

6.30 New Zealand From Above.

7.30 Escape To The Country: Llyn Peninsula.

9.30 Escape To The Continent. A look at homes in Mosel Valley, Germany.

10.45 Best Houses Australia.

11.15 Mighty Planes.

12.15 Escape To The Country.

6.30 Bargain Hunt.

The teams cross the Menai Strait.

7.30 Strip The City: Desert City – Dubai.

Looks beneath the surface of Dubai.

8.30 Lewis. (M) After the body of a recently buried professor is accidentally dug up, Lewis and Hathaway investigate.

10.30 Vera. (M)

6.30 Bargain Hunt.

7.30 Pie In The Sky. (PG) Crabbe looks into the disappearance of the local laundryman’s girlfriend.

A face from Steve’s past turns up.

8.30 Foyle’s War. (M) When a man is found hanging in the woods, the new head of Hastings Police believes it is a straightforward suicide.

10.30 Vera. (M)

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6.30 MythBusters. (PG) 7.30 Cajun Pawn Stars.

(PG) The gang takes a look at a flintlock gun.

8.30 Pawn Stars. (PG) The gang look at a jet aircraft.

9.30 Hardcore Pawn.

(M) The family films a commercial.

10.30 Hardcore Pawn. (PG) 11.00 Beverly Hills Pawn. (PG)

6.30 MythBusters: Alaska Special. (PG) The gang tackles Alaskan myths.

7.30 World’s Craziest Fools. (PG) Hosted by Mr T. 8.30 Storage Wars. (PG) The buyers head to Homeland, California,.

9.30 Family Guy. (M) Peter gets in a fight with Liam Neeson.

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

6.30 MythBusters: Exploding Stun Gun/ Fireworks Man. (PG) 7.30 The Big Bang Theory.

(PG) Amy is attracted to Penny’s ex-boyfriend.

9.30 Movie: Kick-Ass. (2010) (AV15+) Aaron Johnson, Nicolas Cage.

A teenager decides to become a vigilante.

11.55 Movie: Insidious.

(2010) (MA15+)

7.45 Movie: The Addams Family. (1991) (PG) Anjelica Huston, Raul Julia.

Con artists infiltrate an eccentric family.

9.45 Movie: Old School.

(2003) (MA15+) Luke Wilson, Will Ferrell. Three friends start their own fraternity.

11.45 Locked Up Abroad. (M)

6.00 Dynamo: Magician Impossible. (M) Dynamo demonstrates his skills.

7.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 8.30 Movie: Real Steel.

(2011) (PG) Hugh Jackman, Dakota Goyo. A former boxer reluctantly teams up with his estranged son to train a robot fighter.

11.10 Movie: The Frighteners. (1996) (M)

6.30 MythBusters. (PG) 7.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 8.30 Movie: Remember The Titans. (2000) (PG) Denzel Washington, Will Patton.

A high school’s newly appointed gridiron coach strives to turn his interracial team into champions.

10.50 Rude Tube. (M) 11.50 SportsFan Clubhouse. (PG)

6.30 MythBusters: Exploding Meat/Don’t Drive Angry. (PG) 7.30 Highway Patrol. (PG) 8.00 Highway Cops. (PG) 8.30 Ice Road Truckers.

(M) The truckers face some roadblocks.

9.30 Counting Cars. (PG) Danny and Shannon honour troops.

10.30 Strip N’ Rip. (M) 11.30 Car Chasers. (PG)

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6.00 Regular Show. (PG) 6.30 Adventure Time. (PG) 7.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 8.30 Movie: Jumper. (2008) (M) Hayden Christensen, Rachel Bilson. After discovering he can teleport, a man’s crime spree attracts the attention of a shadowy organisation.

10.30 Movie: Species.

(1995) (AV15+)

6.00 Regular Show. (PG) 6.30 Adventure Time. (PG) 7.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 7.30 Survivor: Cambodia. (PG) 8.30 The Big Bang Theory.

(PG) Leonard and Sheldon are criticised by a bully.

9.30 Movie: Blood Diamond. (2006) (AV15+) Leonardo DiCaprio, Djimon Hounsou.

6.00 Movie: Open Season.

(2006) Ashton Kutcher, Martin Lawrence.

7.45 Movie: Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire.

(2005) (PG) Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson. Harry competes in the Triwizard Tournament.

10.45 Movie: The Mortal Instruments: City Of Bones. (2013) (M) Lily Collins.

6.00 Movie: Corpse Bride.

(2005) (PG) Johnny Depp.

7.35 Movie: Addams Family Values. (1993) (PG) Anjelica Huston, Raul Julia.

9.35 Movie: Beetlejuice.

(1988) (M) Michael Keaton, Alec Baldwin. A ghostly couple are plagued by mortals.

11.30 Movie: Halloween III: Season Of The Witch.

(1982) (M)

6.00 Thunderbirds Are Go. (PG) 6.30 Movie: Zookeeper.

(2011) (PG) Kevin James, Rosario Dawson.

8.30 Movie: The Dark Knight Rises. (2012) (M) Christian Bale, Anne Hathaway, Gary Oldman.

After almost a decade, Batman comes out of retirement to battle a terrorist known as Bane.

6.00 Regular Show. (PG) 6.30 Adventure Time. (PG) 7.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 7.30 Auction Hunters. (PG) 8.00 Top Gear: India. (PG) Jeremy, Richard and James are out to boost the UK economy, by embarking on a trade mission to India.

10.00 Movie: The Art Of War. (2000) (AV15+) Wesley Snipes, Anne Archer.

6.00 Regular Show. (PG) 6.30 Adventure Time. (PG) 7.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 7.30 Container Wars. (PG) 8.00 Auction Hunters. (PG) 8.30 Storage Hunters. (PG) Brandon and Lori look for a big win. The Alvarado brothers take a gamble.

9.30 Movie: The Departed.

(2006) (AV15+) Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon.

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6.30 Friends. (PG) 7.30 A Current Affair.

8.00 New Tricks. (PG) A decade-old murder is reinvestigated.

9.10 Major Crimes.

(M) A turf war erupts between the Major Crimes division and the Special Operations Bureau.

10.10 Rizzoli & Isles. (M) 11.10 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. (M)

6.30 Friends. (PG) 7.30 A Current Affair.

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

9.10 New Tricks. (PG) After Halford visits a clairvoyant to contact his dead wife, he instead receives a message from someone else.

10.20 Movie: Bronco Billy.

(1980) (M) Clint Eastwood, Sondra Locke.

6.30 Friends. (PG) 7.30 A Current Affair.

8.00 Antiques Roadshow.

The team head to St Andrews, Scotland.

8.30 Movie: The Great Gatsby. (2013) (M) Leonardo DiCaprio, Carey Mulligan. A writer is drawn into the world of a millionaire.

11.15 Movie: Final Analysis. (1992) (M)

6.30 Movie: Must Love Dogs. (2005) (M) 8.30 Movie: My Sister’s Keeper. (2009) (M) Cameron Diaz, Abigail Breslin. A young girl decides to sue her parents for medical emancipation to avoid donating a kidney to her dying sibling.

10.45 Movie: Rachel Getting Married.

(2008) (M)

6.30 Antiques Roadshow.

7.30 Catching History’s Criminals: The Forensic Story. (PG) 8.30 Death Row Stories: Innocence And The Intern. (M) A look at the case of Edward Lee Elmore.

9.30 Movie: Kiss The Girls.

(1997) (AV15+) Morgan Freeman, Ashley Judd.

A psychologist pursues a psychopath.

6.30 Friends. (PG) 7.30 A Current Affair.

8.00 RPA. (PG) 9.00 Kings Cross ER. (M) A look at St Vincent’s Hospital’s ER. 9.30 Embarrassing Bodies. (M) 10.30 Amazing Medical Stories: The Girl With Two Faces. (PG) 11.30 Absolutely Fabulous. (PG)

6.30 Friends. (PG) 7.30 A Current Affair.

8.00 Agatha Christie’s Poirot. (PG) Poirot investigates a murder at a studio.

9.10 Midsomer Murders.

(M) Barnaby investigates an explosion and several murders near a freight company.

11.20 Days That Shook The World. (PG)

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6.00 Family Feud.

6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG) 7.30 Megastructures: TauTona – City Of Gold. (PG) 8.30 Cops. (PG) Follows officers on patrol in the US. 9.30 Hell’s Kitchen. (MA15+) 10.30 Bikie Wars: Brothers In Arms. (M) 11.30 Moments Of Impact. (PG)

6.00 Family Feud.

6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG) 7.30 Last Man Standing. (PG) 8.30 The Last Man On Earth. Premiere. (M) 9.00 Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll.

Premiere. (MA15+) 9.30 Coverband.

Premiere. (M) 10.00 Movie: The Phantom.

(1996) (PG)

6.00 Family Feud.

6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG) 7.30 Moments Of Impact.

(PG) Takes a look at lifethreatening moments.

8.30 Cops: Adults Only.

(M) Follows police officers on patrol.

9.30 Netball. International Test Series. Game 4.

Australian Diamonds v Silver Ferns. From Perth Arena.

11.30 Bellator MMA. (M)

6.30 Monster Jam. Highlights of monster truck racing.

7.30 Scorpion. (PG) The team facilitates secret peace talks.

8.30 CSI: Cyber. (M) A man dies after taking medication purchased from a hacked ad on a medical website.

10.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (M) 11.30 Movie Juice.

6.00 Family Feud: Sunday.

6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG) 7.30 Russell Coight’s All Aussie Adventures. (PG) 8.30 David Attenborough’s Death Of The Oceans? (PG) A look at what is happening to Earth’s oceans.

9.30 Movie: The Peacemaker. (1997) (M) George Clooney, Nicole Kidman.

6.00 Family Feud. Hosted

by Grant Denyer.

6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG) Charles’s wife pays a visit.

7.30 Undercover Boss.

(PG) Meet Wok Box director Blair Stevens.

9.30 Movie: Spy Game.

(2001) (M) Robert Redford, Brad Pitt. A retiring spy tries to cover for his renegade protege before a CIA investigations panel.

6.00 Family Feud.

6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG) 7.30 Hidden Kingdoms: Urban Jungles.

8.30 Attenborough’s Life In The Undergrowth: Supersocieties.

Part 5 of 5.

9.30 48 Hours: The Doctor’s Daughter.

10.30 The Americans. (M) 11.40 Diagnosis Murder. (M)

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6.00 Family Feud.

6.25 Neighbours.

7.00 Raymond. (PG) 7.30 The Simpsons. (M) 8.00 Futurama. (PG) 8.30 The Simpsons.

9.00 The Simpsons. (PG) 9.30 Bob’s Burgers. (M) 10.00 Bob’s Burgers. (PG) 10.30 Cleveland. (M) 11.00 Duckman.

11.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.

6.00 Family Feud.

6.25 Neighbours.

7.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. (PG) 7.30 The Simpsons. (PG) 8.00 Futurama. (PG) 8.30 The Simpsons. (PG) 9.00 Futurama. (PG) 9.30 Movie: I Know What You Did Last Summer.

(1997) (AV15+) 11.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

6.00 Family Feud.

6.25 Neighbours.

7.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. (PG) 7.30 The Simpsons. (PG) 8.00 Futurama.

8.30 Bondi Ink Tattoo.

(M) Mike brings in a new apprentice.

9.30 Dating Naked. (M) 10.30 Gogglebox. (M) 11.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

6.00 Becker. (PG) 7.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. (PG) 8.30 The Graham Norton Show. Hosted by Graham Norton.

9.30 Movie: I Still Know What You Did Last Summer. (1998) (AV15+) Jennifer Love Hewitt, Freddie Prinze Jr. 11.30 The Late Late Show With James Corden. (PG)

6.00 Family Feud: Sunday.

6.30 The Simpsons. (PG) 7.00 Futurama. (PG) 7.30 The Simpsons. (PG) 8.30 Movie: Win A Date With Tad Hamilton! (2004) (PG) Kate Bosworth, Josh Duhamel. A girl wins a date with a celebrity.

10.30 House Of Lies. (MA15+) 11.00 Nurse Jackie. (M) 11.30 The Crazy Ones. (M)

6.00 Family Feud.

6.25 Neighbours.

7.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. (PG) 7.30 Rules Of Engagement. (PG) 8.30 Supernatural.

9.30 American Horror Story: Hotel. Alex tries to diagnose Holden’s condition.

11.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

6.00 Family Feud.

6.25 Neighbours.

7.00 Everybody Loves Raymond.

7.30 Rules Of Engagement. (PG) 8.30 The Graham Norton Show. (M) Hosted by Graham Norton.

9.30 Movie: Reality Bites.

(1994) (M) 11.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

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6.30 If You Are The One. 7.30 The Feed.

8.00 The Office. (PG) 8.30 Movie: Child’s Play.

(1988) (M) Catherine Hicks, Chris Sarandon.

A doll is possessed by a killer’s spirit.

10.05 Movie: The Texas Chain Saw Massacre.

(1974) (MA15+) 11.40 Watch With Mother. (MA15+)

6.30 If You Are The One. 7.30 The Feed.

8.00 Gadget Man: Shopping. Richard tackles the task of shopping.

8.30 MythBusters: Do Try This At Home? (PG) Adam and Jamie test myths.

9.30 Cutback. (M) Explores the rise of Australian street art.

10.45 Exit Through The Gift Shop. (M)

6.00 Brain Games.

6.30 MythBusters: Torpedo-Tastic. (PG) A look at a torpedobased myth.

7.30 Soccer. A-League.

Round 4. Melbourne City v Newcastle Jets. From AAMI Park, Melbourne.

10.00 Movie: 14 Blades.

(2010) (M) Donnie Yen, Wei Zhao. A secret agent battles his former comrades.

7.30 If You Are The One. 8.30 Survive Aotearoa: One Car One Night West Coast. (PG) Barrie and Chris demonstrate survival skills.

9.30 Movie: The Incite Mill: 7 Day Death Game. (2010) (M) Haruka Ayase, Tatsuya Fujiwara Ten people agree to take a lucrative job offer.

11.30 Movie: High Lane.

(2009) (AV15+)

6.25 Dare 2 Dance.

7.30 If You Are The One. 8.30 South Park. (M) 9.00 Drunk History.

Return. (M) 9.25 South Park.

9.55 Ali G: Remixed. (M) 10.20 Love Me, Love My Doll. (MA15+) 11.15 Sex With Sunny Megatron.

Premiere. (MA15+) 11.45 In Her Skin. (M)

6.30 If You Are The One. 7.30 The Feed. Hosted by Marc Fennell.

8.00 The Office. (PG) The office party fizzles.

8.30 Movie: Death Proof.

(2007) (M) Kurt Russell, Zoe Bell. A scarred Hollywood stuntman turned serial killer, stalks his victims in special “death proof” vehicles.

10.20 Movie: Road Games.

(1981) (M) Stacy Keach.

6.30 If You Are The One. 7.30 The Feed.

8.00 The Office. (PG) 8.30 Reality Trip: Philippines – Costume Jewellery And Recycled Products. (PG) New Zealanders head to Manila.

9.25 Skint. (MA15+) 10.20 Lip Service. (MA15+) 11.20 South Park. (M) 11.50 The Feed.

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2015 Regional Telecommunications Review Report released The 2015 Regional Telecommunications Review Report to Government has been tabled in Parliament, looking at telecommunications access in regional, rural and remote Australia.

The report highlights the importance of mobile coverage in regional Australia, the potential to maximise benefits from the rollout of the National Broadband Network (NBN) satellite and fixed wireless networks, and the need to develop consumer safeguards to support regional Australia.

The report makes 12 key recommendations, including: â&#x20AC;˘ improving the availability of mobile phone services, by attracting new investment and better leveraging existing infrastructure â&#x20AC;˘ establishing measures to ensure the NBN fixed wireless and satellite networks meet the demands of consumers into the future, and â&#x20AC;˘ ensuring the funding and delivery of universal service obligations and related

standards remain appropriate as consumer preferences change.

People living in regional Australia rely heavily on telecommunications in their everyday lives and the Government will give careful consideration to the Committeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recommendations before providing a response.

I thank the Chair, Deena Shiff, and Committee members Su McCluskey, Robin Eckermann and Georgie Somerset for their efforts in consulting with regional Australia

and providing their recommendations to Government. I also thank everyone who contributed to the review by lodging a submission or meeting with the Committee.

The full report and list of recommendations is available at: www. rtirc.gov.au People can also email secretariat@rtirc. gov.au or call 1800 064 851 for more information.

CLEARANCE SALE Account of IJ & J Niven

Saturday 31st October Inspection 8.00am - Sale 10.00am Directions: Take Monaro Hwy south of Bombala for 20km and take the Tayfield road, first property on the right.

- 2003 Daedong DK65 tractor, 4WD A/C CHB, Front End Loader- Forks - Massey Ferguson 135 tractor, 2WD 45 HP - 1989 Toyota Hilux 4WD ute, tipping body (not reg) - 1987 Daihatsu Rocky 4WD ute, not registered, not going - 16 disc offset plough, 6â&#x20AC;&#x2122; with hydraulic ram - Rubber tyred seed roller 10â&#x20AC;&#x2122; - 2 x ½ ton super spreaders - 3 PL 8â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Scarifier - 3 PL 6â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Chisel plough - 3 PL Rotary drain digger - 18â&#x20AC;&#x2122; stump tump harrows, 6 leaf - 11â&#x20AC;&#x2122; diamond harrows 3 leaf - 2 sets 8â&#x20AC;&#x2122; pasture harrows with spreader bar - 2 sets 8â&#x20AC;&#x2122; chain harrows - 3 PL chary all - Cooper spray race - Rudweigh sheep weighing drafting unit - Lamb marking cradles - Sheep handler - 3 PL Grain and Seed Broadcaster - 3PL Back Blade - Farm Tech 5â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 3 PL Slasher - Old 5â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 3 PL Slasher - 3 PL JIB with post hole digger - AJASC- Honda Jetting Unit with hoses. - 450 LTR Silvan plastic tank - 12 V spot sprayer with 90 LTR tank - 3 PL Boom spray 20â&#x20AC;&#x2122; with foam maker - 240 Volt cement mixer - Portable sheep yard 16 panels on draft trailer - Dolmar PS 6800 chain saw - Stihl 085 chain saw with post borer - Suzuki 125 AG bike, 4983 hrs - Davey firefighter 1½ pump (petrol) - Honda portable crutching unit with handle piece - Box trailer 8â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 5â&#x20AC;&#x2122; - Hydralic crane for tray back - 22â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Caravan needs repairs - Pipe bender - Wallaby jack - 5000 VA 13HP generator petrol (As New) - Warn portable 12 V winch (As New) - Air compressor - 1000 LTR plastic tank in - Briggs & Straton â&#x20AC;&#x2DC; HP petrol motor - Old fire pump - Electric welder- battery charger - 8 lengths 21 x 2 ½â&#x20AC;? black pipe- Sunshine McRay steel gate 10â&#x20AC;&#x2122; - stock crate 7â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 6; - Mesh crate 8â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 5â&#x20AC;&#x2122; - 25â&#x20AC;&#x2122; sliding door track - Pulley block endless chain, 1 ton - Calf puller - Dehorners - Bud dehorners - Nose pliers - Hook drench gun - Cattle prodder - Chemical applicators - Drench, guns, old and new, bike packs, - vaccinator guns - Tumbo ring expander and rings - Gas lamb tailer - Dagging shears, mulesing shears - Ear tag applicators - Lamb marking pliers - Ear marking pliers - Foot trimming clippers - 2 Walkie Talkies - 2 Fox Cage Traps - 2 Large Shifting Spanners - Stillson wrench - Various spanners - Black smiths anvil- 20â&#x20AC;? - 4 Steel rims 7J x 15 - Dab electric pressure pump - Davey 1â&#x20AC;? electric motor - GMP Electric Motor - McNaught 2.5KG grease gun - 3 grease guns - Gal pipe threaders - Dufor socket set - Hydralic hose extensions - Cow lifter - Cow sling - Electric drills 240 V and 12 V - 4â&#x20AC;? electric angle grinder - Extension leads - Hydralic jacks - 500 Sheep coats - Large plastic tarp - Heavy plastic super cover - 2 old ex horse super spreaders - Jump starters - 10â&#x20AC;&#x2122; steel footbath - Various new bearings - Poly pipe fittings - Rabbit trap - 3 PL sway bars - 3 PL top links - Draw bar - Mini hand winch - Jumper leads Fencing - Wire spinners - Treated post driver - Iron post driver - 4â&#x20AC;? hand auger - 3 Crow bars - Long handle shovels - Post rammer - Steel post lifter - Mattocks and picks - Sledge hammers - Block buster - Rakes, pitch fork - Gallagher- 12 V electric fence energizer - Mains power electric fence energizer - Electric fence insulators - 180 iron posts - 10 steel posts (pipe) - 16 steel pipe stays - 10 wooden strainers - 6 wooden stays - 4 rolls 4â&#x20AC;&#x2122; wire netting - 7 rolls 1â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Foot netting - 4 rolls hinge joint - 1 coil barb wire - 1 coil 10 G plain wire - 1 steel strainer A55 - 1 10â&#x20AC;&#x2122; treated post - Morticing jig - Wire crimper - Wire strainer - Post borer bits - Gate hinges - Wooden gates - Steel gates - Corrugated iron House Hold - Flat steel gas BBQ - Electric BBQ - Bar fridge - Microwave oven - Hot water Urn - Electric kettle - Large teapot - Billy teapot - Sterio-radio - TV+ set top box - Old cream Kelvinator fridge (going) - Meat saw (electric) - Meat mincer (electric) - Wooden table - Deep freezer â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Meat Tubs - 2x cattle gambrels - Old doors - external door -Flymu electric mower - Electric chainsaw - Sandwich toaster- Fan heater - Vaccum cleaner - Crockery and cutlery - Plastic chairs - Chairs - 3 x recliner chairs - Books Outside Entries - 20 Tyne agro x1 - Baby disc gant (good bearings) - 3 x Linkage Jib - 7 PT chisel plough (G. Yeomans) - Portable crutching plant (handpiece) - 1 x 500kg PTO fert spreader - 1 x 6x4 box trailer - 1 x Lavor Petrol Driven Pressure Cleaner - 1 x 2 berth lamb cradle Y W "SD XFMEFS Y NN 3BJTFE HBSEFO CFET /FX t $MBBT IBZ NPXFS TMBTIFS NPEFM QM GU DVU -ZDP MBNC DSBEMFT JO GSBNF - Silvan 800ltr boom spray 3PL 8mtr boom - Kanga Post hole digger with 300mm auger - 350 Honda quad - 3 x 345 Husqvarna brushcutters - 2 x 265 Husqvarna brushcutters - 1 x 268 Husqvarna chainsaw - 3 x toolboxes - 2 x sets of tyres to suit Triton 4x4 (total 10 tyres) - 7 x truck tyres - Lincoln 3 phase welder - Old parts washer - Roller door TERMS: Pick up and pay on the day (NO EFTPOS)

BOMBALA Matthew Green

Branch Manager Landmark Operations Ltd (ABN 73 008 743 217) matthew.green@landmark.com.au

149-151 Maybe Street Bombala | T: (02) 6458 3422 | F: (02) 6458 3815 | M: 0429 991 241

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Advisory council builds for the future of Ag Building for the future of the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s primary industries sector is the top of the agenda for Minister Niall Blair, at the inaugural meeting with his recently appointed NSW Primary Industries Advisory Council (PIMAC) today.

Mr Blair outlined the vital role of the Council in providing high-level strategic advice across a range of primary industries sectors to ensure the state continues to lead the nation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Primary industries in NSW

contribute $12 billion to the economy every year â&#x20AC;&#x201C; but we want this to grow â&#x20AC;&#x201C; by bringing together some of the industryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best minds we can continue to support the growth of this valuable sector,â&#x20AC;? Mr Blair said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This team is best placed to provide the best advice on our primary industires â&#x20AC;&#x201C; because they are living and breathing the sector every day.â&#x20AC;?

The Council was established in 2012, its members include industry

leaders from a broad range of industries, providing strategic advice to the Minister on: â&#x20AC;˘ The impact of government policies, legislation, services and fees to the sector â&#x20AC;˘ Emerging issues, opportunities, and their impacts on the future operation and development of primary industries; â&#x20AC;˘ Exploring, developing and resolving issues through stakeholder consultation; â&#x20AC;˘ Providing in-depth analysis

of the impact of priority issues on primary industries as well as broader government and community objectives; and â&#x20AC;˘ Provide strategic advice on biosecurity issues impacting NSW. The Chair of Minister Blairâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Advisory Council will be farmer and orchardist, Robyn Clubb who will be supported by foundation Chair and beef producer Lucinda Corrigan, Professor Jim Pratley; water policy professional Perin Davey; pig producer Edwina

Beveridge; 2014 National Rural Woman of the Year Pip Job; 2015 NSW Rural Woman of the Year Cindy Cassidy; citrus grower Vito Mancini; Huon aquaculture founder Frances Bender; Auscott Chair David Anthony; Paraway CEO Jock Whittle; Australian Farm Instituteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mick Keogh, dairy farmer Simone Jolliffe, RSPCA board member Peter Wright, Chairman of the Gwydir Valley Irrigators Joe Robinson and Oz-Group Chair Gurmesh Singh.

More livestock producers switch to current version of LPA NVD Red meat producers across the country are taking responsibility to protect the reputation of the food they produce seriously by switching to the current version of the Livestock Production Assurance National Vendor Declaration (LPA NVD).

Only the current version of the LPA NVD

â&#x20AC;&#x201C; version 0413, will be accepted from 16 November 2015 for movements of LPA accredited livestock, including property to property, through saleyards, direct to processors, feedlots, and to the live export trade. The current LPA NVD for bobby calves is version 0412.

The LPA NVD is the main document behind Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reputation as a reliable supplier to domestic and international markets. When producers tick the box on the LPA NVD, they guarantee their on-farm practices meet LPA requirements and customer expectations.

With 54% of lamb, 97% of sheepmeat, 70% of beef and 95% of goatmeat being exported, SAFEMEATâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s decision to phase-out all versions other than those labelled 0413 has been driven by expectations from international markets. The LPA NVD assures processors that the livestock meets market requirements.

Cattle Council of Australia Board member, Peter Hall, said producer uptake of the most current version of the LPA NVD has been strong. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Almost 80% of producers are using the most current version of the LPA NVD. Producers have shown a real understanding of the importance of the LPA NVD to our red meat industry,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;LPA NVDs are integral to Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s market access. We remind those producers who do not have the current version to ensure they purchase it for any stock transfers they intend to make after 16 November.â&#x20AC;?

Stock agents have reported little disruption to the flow of livestock through saleyards as a result of the phase out, with most producers using the current version.

Sheepmeat Council of Australia Chairman, Jeff Murray, congratulated livestock producers for their adoption of the most current version and their understanding of just how important the LPA NVD is to Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ability to sell safe meat with confidence.

Mr Murray reminded all livestock producers (sheep, lambs, goats and cattle) to ensure they had the latest version, which can be purchased at http://lpa. ausmeat.com.au David Larkin, Chairman of the

Australian Meat Industry Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Processor Council, said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;The whole of industry decision to adopt a uniform LPA NVD will make it easier for saleyard, feedlot and processor operators to collate NVD data into their various software systems and will deliver greater data integrity. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A key win for producers is that they no longer need to write the terms â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Saudi eligibleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; or â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Russia eligibleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; as the latest version has been updated to remove the need for country eligibility statements; whilst still enabling access to these markets.â&#x20AC;?

All LPA accredited producers have been provided with information on how to purchase the current LPA NVDs if they are not already using them.

Producers can order a new hard-copy LPA NVD booklet online ($40 inc GST) or alternatively use electronic NVDs (eDECs) which can be purchased from $5.23 (inc GST) for five forms via http://lpa.ausmeat. com.au Those who are using the current version of the LPA NVD (0413) do not need to do anything.

For more information visit www.mla.com. au/lpa Background The decision to phase out all but the current LPA NVD (version 0413) has been driven by industry through SAFEMEAT - a partnership between the red meat and livestock industry, including peak industry bodies, and the state and federal governments of Australia.

Producers were informed of the decision by email or post from 3 September. Those producers who are not using the current version of the LPA NVD were provided with details on how to purchase the current version.

The SAFEMEAT partnership ensures that Australian red meat and livestock products achieve the highest standards of safety and hygiene from the farm to the consumer.

The content of the LPA NVD is agreed

by SAFEMEAT through its LPA NVD management committee.

The LPA NVD version number can be found in the top left corner of each LPA NVD. (See press release for an example.)

The version number is a letter (representing the livestock type) followed by a four digit code (representing the month and year the content was agreed by SAFEMEAT). For example, the correct version for cattle is C0413.

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Monaro Merino ram sales results Avonside Merino Stud Right:Top Price Ram sold to Fryingpan Pastoral Co - Lot 22 $3100. Pictured Leanne Mackay, Sam Green Manager Elders Cooma, Steve Mackay, Kristina King, Penny, Tom, Alistair, Ryan and Simon King. Avonside reported a good solid sale with the average up on last year, sheep presented well after a tough cold, wet winter. There were good repeat buyers.

Conrayn Merino Stud Conrayn Merino stud sale last Thursday sold to a top of $2800 to WJ & DY Wilson - Yass.

Cottage Park Merino Stud Above: top price ram sold to St Katharines Darriman Via Sale VIC 3851 Lot 47 $5500. Holding ram Jarrod DeMarco Rodwellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wool - Mansfield Sam Green Manager Elders - Cooma Donald Rash Landmark Gippsland VIC Andrew Wishart Landmark, purchaser Trent Anderson - St Katharines Mark Pendergast - Stud Principal.

Manawa ram sale Manawa rams sold to a top of $1000 last Friday. 24 rams were offered with some selling after the auction closed. The top-priced ram was bought by Tim Jardine, pictured below with Leon Clarke.

Pictured left: Doreen, Warren and AJ Wilson with Stud Principal Peter Lette

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36th annual Monaro White Wool ram sale tops at $5100 Four local Merino studs offered 128 rams for sale at the 36th annual Monaro White wool sale at Cooma Showground last Tuesday. The top price of $5100 was paid for a Snowy Plain ram, purchased by Michael Green.

Second top price was $4200 for a poll ram offered by Snowy Vale Poll Merinos. Boudjah rams sold to a top of $3200 and Main Range Merinos sold to a top of $2600.

Pictured clockwise from top right: Andrew Wishart calls for bids; Steve Tozer of Main Range with his toppriced ram and agent Gary Evans; Elly, Brooke, Katrina, Jake and Michael Hedger of Snowy Plain with Landmarkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rick Power and top selling ram; Michael Green, Schute Bellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rebecca Breust, Michael Hedger and Rick Power.

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Using the science of genes to breed better working dogs For many years Australia’s livestock industries have used genetic traits to breed better sheep and cattle, and now Australia’s farmers are set to do the same thing to breed better working dogs.

A study funded by the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (RIRDC) and Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA), and carried out by veterinary researchers at the University of Sydney has, for the first time, identified and mapped the genetic traits that will improve the accuracy of breeding high performing working dogs.

Researchers on the project used DNA analysis to reveal some gene-behaviour associations and calculated heritability estimates that could underpin a database for potential estimated breeding value (EBV) calculations. EBVs are well established and widely used in livestock industries.

The research showed that many of the traits that working dog breeders and handlers value, such as trainability and boldness with stock, have strongly inherited components. These heritability estimates indicate the expected effectiveness of a selective breeding program and can be used to generate EBVs. This approach will help breeders to better select breeding dogs and identify kennels that have similar breeding goals to their own.

The study discovered that the traits that cluster most strongly together in working dogs are intelligence, calmness, patience and trainability.

In addition to the identification of key genetic traits, the study also calculated an estimation of the economic worth of the working dog, and this revealed a five-fold return on investment.

The dogs’ economic worth was calculated by estimating the costs associated with acquiring, training and maintaining them, and an estimate of the work they typically perform over a lifetime.

Up until now the economic worth of working dogs had never been calculated and objective measures of desirable genetic traits had been unavailable, denying working dog owners the opportunity to make breeding decisions based on comprehensive, standardised and objective data.

The study’s lead researcher, Professor Paul McGreevy from the University of Sydney said the research has paved the way for a robust and objective system of selection and breeding to be developed and put in place.

“Despite widespread acknowledgment of the important contribution the Australian livestock working dog makes to livestock industries and the rural economy, many aspects that influence dog performance and breeding and selection success have not been previously quantified, and a lot were anecdotal,” Professor McGreevy said.

“To optimise dog performance and success rates, and thus minimise so-called wastage, this research was required to provide evidence-based information to those who breed, train, handle, work and trial livestock working dogs.

“Optimising dog performance requires that we understand husbandry, training and management techniques. This study did that by revealing management factors and handler attributes that relate to the success of dogs in the workplace.”

As part of the study, information was collected from over 800 dog owners relating to over 4,000 dogs. The Farm Dog Survey, conducted in 2013, was used to gather this information and it included questions about working dog usage and management factors, as well as the characteristics of dog owners and handlers. The pedigrees of over 80,000 working Kelpies were also analysed.

The study has identified the working behaviours of most value to farmers, and found that owners were generally good assessors of the ability of their own dogs’ core attributes. Valuable information relating to how hard farm dogs work during peak periods, such as shearing, was also obtained. Preliminary results suggest that yard trial scores reflect important aspects of work performance, are useful in understanding dog’s efficiency in yard work, and suggest that high-scoring dogs may actually cause less stress to sheep.

The study also identified important management factors and handler attributes that influence the success of dogs in the workplace. Significant associations were identified between success rate and seven variables: dog breed; housing method; trial participation; age of the dog at acquisition; electric collar use; hypothetical maximum treatment expenditure; and the conscientiousness score of an owner’s personality. These findings serve to emphasise the impact of the handler on a dog’s working success and should inform extension programs that emerge from the study. One of these examples from the study was that electric collar use was associated with poor outcomes in the workplace.

The study calculated that working dogs typically work for five hours a day, five days a week during the peak period of shearing. It also revealed that they typically travel over 40km per day and reach maximum speeds of 37km per hour.

The study has not only contributed much new information about Kelpies, their special qualities and how to get the best of out of them, but has also put in place a process for assessing dogs’ performance and breeding potential. This has laid a strong foundation for ongoing research and development that will continue to deliver ever more detailed information to stakeholders.

The project was provided valuable in-kind support from the Working Kelpie Council of Australia.

The comprehensive research report, ‘Valuable behavioural phenotypes in Australian farm dogs’ can be downloaded for free from the RIRDC website: https://rirdc.infoservices.com.au/items/15-081

Land managers being surveyed Land managers across NSW are being encouraged to take part in a random survey this spring to help Local Land Services improve its customer service levels.

South East Local Land Services General Manager, Derek Larsen said the survey was an important step in developing the local focus for Local Land Services, which is nearing the end of its second year of operation.

“We value feedback from our customers and are actively seeking their input to help improve our service delivery standards,” Mr Larsen said.

“Independent contractors will be conducting the survey over three weeks from the end of October.

“They will be talking to both public and private landholders throughout the south east region and asking them how we are going and what we can do better.

“The responses will form an evidence base to help us improve and adapt the delivery of our services, in keeping with our strategic direction.

“This is our customers’ best chance to tell us what they value about the services we deliver and how satisfied they are. This will help us to determine how we will operate in the future to best meet their needs.”

The survey will take 10 to 15 minutes to complete and will target 2,300 randomly-selected land managers across NSW. Customers who aren’t contacted to take part in the survey can still provide their input. We value and welcome customer feedback at any time.

Comments can be provided to my.feedback@lls. nsw.gov.au or via www.southeast.lls.nsw.gov.au at any time.

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Schute Bell wool report

After a lengthy downtrend the market sparked back to life. Modest increases on the first day of sales were followed up with a strong final day, as the market continued to get dearer as the day progressed and closed at a high point for the week.

50 plus cent gains for the week were common for the mid micron Merino types with Crossbreds and Cardings finding some renewed support.

36,027 bales were sold nationally for the week with a passed in rate of 3.0%. Major buyers included Techwool, Lempriere and Chinatex.

A more favourable exchange rate with the Aussie dollar falling over 1 cent against the US dollar this week certainly helped proceedings.

The EMI in US dollars closed up

250

12 cents for the week moving off the level it had been stuck on for a month. Nationally the volume of wool on offer on a weekly basis would normally be starting to rise this time of year. We are not witnessing this as yet and with already 30,000 fewer bales offered this season the early forecasts are indicating a further drop off in the weeks ahead. This should hopefully prevent any drastic downward movement in prices.

This Week’s Sales 44,508 bales are expected to be on offer nationally with 10,881 in Sydney. Schute Bell, Wool Auctions, Goddard and Monaro Wool are selling today.

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Colour Me Grubby at CNPS On Sunday November 15 between 11am and 2pm Cooma North Preschool will be running their inaugural “Colour Me Grubby” obstacle course for children aged between three and six years old.

It is based on the very popular courses such as “The Colour Run” and “Miss Muddy” which encourage physical movement in a fun and engaging way.

This event is the brainchild of the Cooma North Preschool staff

Registration is $20 for early bird pre registration and $25 for those children that register on the day at the event.

Registration includes the Colour Me Grubby event, a t-shirt, sausage sizzle, certificate of participation and a small take home memento of the day.

Please contact Cooma North Preschool on 64521198 or email coomanthpreschool@bigpond. com for a registration form to be sent out.

through their involvement with the NSW Department of Health Program “Munch and Move” which supports regular physical activity and the importance of the development of fundamental movement skills for young children.

This event is open to all children in the community aged between three and six years old.

Groups of children will participate in the course in staggered time slots between 11am and 2pm.

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Children’s author, Susie Sarah is set to delight local readers with another couple of titles, coming to Bombala this Friday for a book signing and to read to local school students.

Sarah’s books have a great following in Bombala, and all of her titles can be found at Robbo’s Inside to Out, where the signing will take place.

The Bombala Public School has also welcomed Susie in the past, and she is excited to be meeting up with the local students again.

“Years ago l visited the school, and since then there have been five new books on my list of titles,” Susie said.

“Living at Wonboyn Lake has given me loads of writing material ‘Wilberforce the Wombat’ and ‘Snug Cove Sam’ are very local stories and l am constantly adding stories for my latest books using local content.

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Pictured, Susie Sarah, with her illustrator, Helen Leach, will be signing copies of her new children’s book in Bombala on October 30, and reading to local school students.

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“I will be reading bits of this book to people as l sign their books and have some amazing colouring sheets for each book as well,” Susie said.

“I look forward to catching up with locals who have been collecting my books and telling them what l am working on next.”

Susie will be at Robbos from 9am to 12noon this Friday, October 30, and later at the Bombala Public School.

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Residents and businesses are advised that Snowy River Council Council Offices and the Jindabyne landfill will be closing early on Tuesday, November 3.

Snowy River Shire Council will be holding an all staff meeting on this date and this closure includes Council depots, waste facilities and offices in Jindabyne and Berridale.

Emergency numbers as listed on Council’s website will still be in use and available to the public.

The Jindabyne landfill will close at 12pm on Tuesday 3 November,

however, to assist the community the landfill will open from 8am on this date to accommodate for the early closure.

Council offices will close at 12.30pm on Tuesday, 3 November.

All Council outlets will re-open on Wednesday 4 November 2015 at the standard operating hours.

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MHS Leos attend Lions District Convention Recently the Monaro High School Leo club and Cooma Lions Club sent delegates to the Lions District Convention in Fairy Meadow.

The Lions/Leo district 201N2 stretches from Cabramatta to Jindabyne and all along the south coast.

Two Leo Members, Laila Bradshaw and Taya Evans, competed in the Leo of the Year district competition which included a five minute prepared speech on a topic of their own choosing and an interview about their community service, leadership and Leo Club involvement.

Taya drew upon the recent tragedy in her home town of Nimmitabel to highlight the need for awareness and treatment of mental health issues in rural and regional areas.

Laila gave an impassioned talk about gender diversity, prompting the audience to consider the ramifications of an issue which was largely unfamiliar to them.

Laila’s clear and concise speech and articulate delivery saw her awarded the prize for best public speaker.

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involvement along with her presentation manner in the interview won her the overall award.

As District 201N2’s Leo of the Year Taya will compete in the state Leo of the Year final in early 2016.

The weekend also afforded two contestants along with Leo club president, Gabby Kerr, the privilege of engaging in a forum with Leo’s from other clubs.

They also had the privilege of meeting Katerina Blekic, the reigning Australian Leo of the year.

Cooma Lions Club delegates, John Britton and Lee Riley, accepted the district award for Best Club Bulletin on behalf of Lion Mark Fox, Snow Lion editor.

The convention emphasised Lions’ continuing commitment to youth projects, an area in which Cooma is leading the way.

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SMGS students meet with USA speaker at SMCS inspirational leader Students from Snowy Mountains Grammar School had the opportunity to meet with Holly Ransom, the 2015 Rotary International District 9710 Conference keynote speaker, on Saturday 24 October at the Station Resort.

Holly’s keynote address focused on the importance of change and how vision for the future was important.

She also explored the concept of ‘being on top’ – comparing an image of a stationary person standing Lulu-Bellamy-Peate, Holly Ransom and Tolina Davis. on top of a mountain to a person on top of a unicycle. inspiration to all young people – especially She captivated the interest of the students young females in society – and are a lesson in the audience by demonstrating that no for us all”, she said after the keynote address. matter how challenging change is for young “I was inspired by her work in leading the people, they should not avoid taking on the Youth G20 and how she went about bringing challenge. change at such a high level,” added Lulu.

“I learnt so much from Holly today – not “It was a fantastic opportunity for our just on the topic of her address but how students to meet Holly and hear her she delivered such a powerful message messages and achievements and how she to a group of people,” said Tolina Davis, a has brought about change in many areas Year 10 student at SMGS. “The way that internationally. It was also important for she motivated the audience to change and our students to consider their own call to challenged us all to make a difference in the action and what they can do to change the lives of others was extraordinary”, she added. lives of others in the world”, said Dr Michael Lulu Bellamy-Peate, also a Year 10 student Barton, Deputy Principal of Snowy Mountains at SMGS, spent several days before the Grammar School. “I am grateful to District address researching Holly’s achievements 9710 for inviting our students and allowing as a result of the invitation to attend. “Holly’s them the opportunity to meet personally with achievements across the globe are an Holly”, he added.

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Brad Huddleston, international speaker from USA spent the day with the students at Snowy Mountains Christian School on October 15.

He talked to students about dangers of technology overuse and how it affects our brains and our emotions, including depression, stress, sleep deprivation, and anxiety. We need technology in our age, but we need to use it wisely. Too much computer use can cause atrophy to other parts of the brain.

Brad Huddleston is an international speaker with degrees in Computer Science and Bible. He has spoken to tens of thousands of youth and adults in public and private schools and is a frequent guest on radio and television. Brad owns Brad Huddleston Productions, a full service Multimedia Production Company and Brad Huddleston Ministries, a non-profit organization. He also teaches computer and multimedia courses and is the author of Digital Cocaine and The Dark Side of Technology: Restoring Balance in the Digital Age. Brad and his wife Beth live in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of Virginia in the USA. Some key points from Brad Huddleston’s seminars are from his book “Digital Cocaine” include: In order to begin the process of healing the mind, body and spirit, we must first acknowledge that our digital devices, all of them, have the very real potential to be chemically addictive if misused.

My purpose here is not to advocate throwing out our technology, but to advocate using digital media in a productive, balanced and non-addictive fashion.

Addictions have spiritual consequences.

Writing under the inspiration of God, the Apostle Paul gives us the following admonition regarding addiction: “I have the right to do anything,” you say—but not everything is beneficial. “I have

the right to do anything”—but I will not be mastered by anything. 1 Corinthians 6:12 (NIV) Nicholas Carr, in his book, The Shallows: What the Internet is Doing to Our Brains, writes, “Many studies have shown that switching between just two tasks can add substantially to our cognitive load, impeding our thinking and increasing the likelihood that we’ll overlook or misinterpret important information.”

Your brain tries to keep all of your plates spinning at once. It’s inevitable when one comes crashing to the floor.

I have already documented that task switching can reduce productivity. In fact it’s as much as 40 percent, as well as a 10-point drop in I.Q. That’s double the negative effect of marijuana.

New brain-imaging technologies are giving us a greater understanding of how the stresses of modern life are contributing to our emotional numbing. Until recently, anhedonia was linked only with those who suffer serious emotional conditions such as schizophrenia, depression and drug addiction. It is now showing up in otherwise healthy people.

Think of how many children you know who stare into screens for hours on end.

Perhaps they are your children. Do you have to continuously up the entertainment ante in order to keep them occupied? Are you concerned that your teenager disappears into his bedroom for hours on end with his video game console, gaming computer, mobile phone, laptop, iPad, iPod, or television?

The result? Dr. Hart writes, “All of this stimulates your brain to the point of overload.

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Traffic delays will occur between 10.00am and 11.30am approximately in Bombala on Tuesday, 3 November 2015 as the Men from Snowy River Re-enactment March progresses along the following streets which are segments of the Monaro Highway.

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Restaurant Opportunity Fantastic opportunity exists for an enterprising business person or couple to operate the Restaurant/Bistro at the Cooma Country Club. The restaurant has consistently been a favourite amongst the locals and presents an exciting opportunity for a new owner to take it to the next level.

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GATEHOUSE James William Passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 22nd 2015 at his residence, formerly of Orana Ave, Cooma.

Aged 64 years.

Dearly loved husband of Judith, father of James and Jennifer.

A private cremation was held for James.

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WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT Congratulations to Christopher and Nicole Nicholls (nee Pendergast) on their marriage in Cronulla on Saturday 24 October. Your family and friends wish you both a lifetime of happiness together.

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SHATROV Jenny Polixenia

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Passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 22nd 2015 at her residence, formerly of Myalla Rd, Cooma.

Aged 51 years.

Passed away peacefully on Sunday October, 25th 2015 at Clare Holland House, Barton, formerly of Commissioner St, Cooma.

Aged 62 years.

Dearly loved wife of Alex, mother of John , Benedict, Katherine, Magdalene and Alexei.

Dearly loved wife of Robert, mother and mother in-law to Timothy and Lauren, Jeff and Natalie, Cole, Morgan and Todd.

Adored grandmother to Jayden, Mathilde, Alyssa, Riley, Abby and Henry. Daughter to Eileen and Frank (DEC), Sister to Ian, Timothy (DEC) and Lousie.

Loving aunty to all.

The relatives and friends of the late JENNY POLIXENIA SHATROV are invited to attend her funeral service to be held in the John the Baptist, Narrabundah, on Friday October 30th 2015 Litergy commencing at 8.30am. Followed by the funeral service at 10.00am.

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

The relatives and friends of the late ELIZABETH ANN DONALD are invited to attend her funeral service to be held in the St Patrick's Catholic Church, Cooma, on Thursday October 29th 2015 commencing at 11:00 am. After which a private cremation will follow.

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Bombala grannies get to go back to school

Karen Barber and Ruth Ford shared the day with Jayda and Tyler.

The audience was made up of lots of grandparents, family members and visitors from Currawarna Aged Hostel.

Above: The students of the Bombala Public School busted a few moves during the Grandparents Day singalong.

Far left: Janice Usher with her granddaughter, Dakota and twin grandsons, Jye and Jake Miles.

Left: Jacqui Kennett and her grandson, Reide Heffernan.

Literacy and Numeracy celebrations at SMGS On Thursday 22nd October Snowy Mountains Grammar Junior School held their annual Literacy and Numeracy Day. Although the official day of celebration for the nation is in Term 3 SMGS made the decision to hold until term 4, allowing families to settle back into a less frantic pace that winter provides us all!

The day was a huge success.

Snow White and the six dwarves (Junior School Staff) along with fabulous parent helpers ran literacy and numeracy stations that had students mixed in groups of all ages working together to solve puzzles, break codes, problem solve, play communication games, make puppet shows and create bookmarks along with many other activities.

Mr Scott Frize, Director of Junior School said, “The day really was a celebration of literacy and numeracy. It is an event in our calendar that we all look forward to each year ”. This was evident in the effort that all the students made with their dressing up.

The book characters that were authentically represented were wide ranging and clearly showed

the children ’s love of reading. Old favourites like Biggles, Pippy Long Stockings, Calvin and Hobbes were there along with Tolkien characters and of course Rowling favourites! Days like these are special for SMGS. They show they belong to a

wonderful school community with the commitment and effort that the parent body go to to support their children and help in providing them with memorable experiences.

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Dalgety team penning winners

Pictured above are winners from the recent Dalgety Team penning day, from left, Greg Walker, Craig Nicholson, Dalys Whip, Jo Miners, Mick Miners, Ben Rudd, Lindsay Dowling, David ‘Fur’ Williams, Nev Clarke and Scott Bradley. Results: 1st Nev Clarke, Lindsay Dowling, Scott Bradley; 2nd Ben Rudd, Mick Miners, Joanne Miners; 3rd Lindsay Dowling, Scott Bradley, David “Fur”Williams; 4th Dalys Whipp, Greg Walker, Chris Nicholson

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The Delegate team was thrilled to win the Delegate vs Bombala Darts held at the Bombala Golf Club on Saturday.

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Net Set Go in Bombala

Calli Kidman spent some time on the Bombala courts coaching the young players.

Denis running for MS

Bombala’s Net Set Go kids enjoyed working on their skills during last week’s netball session.

A great afternoon was had by all players last Tuesday, October 20, with the young Net Set Go players enjoying some skills followed by a fun game of netball.

Meanwhile the Juniors also hit the courts, with the

Firebirds 4 defeating Swifts 3.

Things heated up in the Opens, with Cathcart 26 defeating Bibbenluke 16; Mila 17 defeating Rockton 13; and Bombala defeating Delegate due to a forfeit.

Bombala’s Scooter Club It was an unseasonably hot spring day for the Trailblazers’ October ride. They journeyed along the southern end of the river walk enjoying the beautiful show and perfume of the many trees in full blossom. Meg Thompson’s new scooter was also much admired by club members.

It was good to see her back in action at full speed. Then it was off to Cosmo Café for afternoon tea and meeting.

The November ride will take place on Melbourne Cup Day. After a canter around the river track the Trailblazers will adjourn to Cosmo Café to watch the big race. All scooter owners are welcome to attend. Bring your hats and fascinators! Afternoon

tea and Scooter Club monthly meeting will be included in the session.

For more information regarding Bombala Scooter Club activities contact Bombala Council Community Services – Phone 6458 4620. The Scooter Group is supported by financial assistance from the Australian and NSW Governments.

Former Bombala local, Denis Reid will be taking on a mammoth run through the region to raise funds for MS this coming weekend.

Denis, who cares for his wife, Annette full time following her diagnosis with MS, is set to trek approximately 200kms in less than 48 hours as he runs from Merimbula to Jindabyne.

“It’s too late for Annette, but through completing My Personal Challenge for MS I hope to raise financial support for MS sufferers and their families to bring them a little bit of relief for Christmas,” Denis says.

The 67-year-old will start running from Merimbula this Saturday, October 31, passing through Wyndham, Cathcart and Bibbenluke before heading on to Dalgety, crossing the Snowy River at Buckley’s Crossing, and continuing on to Jindabyne.

While supporters are encouraged to join Denis anywhere along the route to run alongside him or simply cheer him on, there will be some points of particular meaning to him.

“I’ve chosen to run this year to help mark the anniversary of the Men from Snowy River March, so I’ll be wearing a slouch hat and carrying an Aussie flag over the bridge at Bibbenluke to salute the Diggers,” he said. “I had three great uncles who served, and it’s very close to my heart.

“I’ll also be calling in to lay flowers at the graves of some of my family members at the beautiful little cemetery at Beloka Church.”

Another touching moment on the run will be when a young Under 14s Vikings player from Canberra joins Denis to run into Jindabyne, dedicating the gesture to his late grandmother, who also suffered from MS. Overall the route will be around 190kms and will make a 915 metre ascent, a challenge for runners of any age, so it is fortunate Denis has a dedicated crew supporting him.

Among them is Bombala’s Wendy Hampshire, who will join the team to help out with everything from raising awareness for the run in the lead-up to being a relief driver.

To play your part you can support Denis by meeting him along the way to cheer him on or even run alongside him for a ways, with details of the route and times through Hunter Reid on 0424 926 915 or Denis himself on 0414 635 805.

Most importantly of all, please donate through www.give. everydayhero.com, being sure to search for Denis Reid and his ‘Sea to the Snow’ page.

“I understand money can be a bit tight leading up to Christmas but I ask you to look at your loved ones and be truly grateful for all you have. Think of the little things taken for granted: running; walking; playing with your children and grandchildren; and even putting your own shoes on. These are daily challenges faced by MS sufferers,” Denis said.

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Monaro District Cricket “It’s on again”

Motorfest is much more than a show ‘n shine

PVJ V Berridale Peak View Jerangle travelled out to take on Berridale on Saturday and winning the toss sent Berridale into bat which paid of with Berridale been 3/8 after five overs.

Berridale’s middle order restored some pride with Andrew O’Keeffe 20, James Cahill 21 and L Hallam 32 making the bulk of the runs.

Berridale were bowled out in the 39th over for 108 with Mitch Clarke 3/23 and Nathan Boate 3/12 been the major wicket takers.

PVJ got away to a great start with Mitch Clarke 51 and Kevin Fraser 10 posting a 50 run opening partnership.

A couple of wickets to Matthew Bruce 2/16 caused a bit of a shake but sensible batting from James Ewart 21* and Craig Bottom 11* saw PVJ pass the score in the 33rd over.

Berridale 10/108 PVJ 3/112.

Aussie v Jindy Aussie Hotel met Jindy on a great

day for cricket in the Monaro. Aussie won the toss and opted to bat first against a Jindy side stacked with stars.

Jindabyne found the going tough with Damien Azzo Asanovski (21) and Monaros premier batsman Chris Khoury (35) batting patiently and combining with Harry Sidhu (21) setting Jindabyne a competitive 132 to win with Simon Partell (4/16) and the returning Fergus McCosker (3/36) claiming the best figures.

The Jindy run chase got away poorly with new recruits Chris McLean and Lucas Rixon both getting caught cheaply down the leg side.

The fall of stand in skipper Simon Partell saw the pressure on Jindabyne and opener Jeff Williamson (46) responded with his best knock in seasons and joined by Dale Cook (37*) and some late hitting from Kris Oliver (24*) ruining Kaeliff Khourys otherwise great figures got Jindy home with 5 overs to spare.

South East wins Burns Cup Sam Williams and Matthew Moxon played for the South East in their win over Shoalhaven to claim the Burns Cup. Five Monaro players formed a combined side with the Far South Coast for the two-day carnival in Goulburn.

Williams and Moxon were joined

by Dalgety’s Eddie Hogan, Peak View Jerangle’s Isaac Horneman and Coffey’s Nathan Thompson for the weekend’s action that saw South East win the Burns Cup with only three balls remaining in the final.

Williams’ man of the match innings in the final was one for spectators as he proved the difference between South East and their opponents Shoalhaven.

Chasing 226 for victory, South East were coasting at 3/190 with victory in sight. However a flurry of wickets saw the side require four runs from the last over to win their first Burns Cup in more than a decade.

The mainstay throughout the innings, Williams faced the final over and on the third ball he turned to one of his favourite shots, a late cut, that beat the fielder and raced away to the boundary.

His knock of 71 not out capped off a great carnival for the South East with Moxon claiming the side’s best bowling figures in the opening game when he took 5/32 of 10 fruitful overs.

The first match of the Burns Cup had South East taking on South Coast, a side they hadn’t beaten for many years.

On the back of Moxon’s fine bowling performance, Williams and Bega’s Robbie Ringland combined for an 111 run stand to see the side pass South Coast’s total of 145 with eight wickets in hand.

On Sunday, South East was sent into field on day picture perfect for batting.

South East captain Adam Blacka claimed an early wicket before Shoalhaven started to quickly pile on the runs.

South East managed to halt the runs as Eden’s Reece Wheeler and Thompson took five wickets between them.

Williams was picked in a southern representative squad to play an ACT side with a side then picked to represent the region at the Cricket NSW Country Championships.

Cooma Netball results The results of the Cooma Netball Fillies 45 d Yallambee 6 competion for this week are: Hair Reflections 41 d Nothing Fortitude Physio 19 d Royals 12 but Netball 13 Shell Shampas 73 d Blue Birds 4 Dicken’s Cider 17 d Netballs to the Wall 12

While Cooma Motorfest on Saturday November This year’s event also includes: 7 is first and foremost a bi-annual show ‘N shine • An outstanding display of old and new for vintage and classic cars it is much much trucks more. and truck gear As one part of Cooma’s weekend festival • Street Machines, Hot Rods and Muscle Cars of events, the Motorfest links up with the two • Stationary Engines other major events; namely the Motorfest will • Trade displays and a kids colouring be a stopover point for riders and motorbikes competition taking part in the annual Snowy Ride, and • Plenty of outstanding food choices. is a major venue for the Australian National The Motorfest caters for enthusiasts and Busking Championships, with over 4 ½ hours of families alike and is not to be missed. continuous busking at the Cooma Show Ground Perhaps less well known, the funds raised will on the day. be donated to The Community Chest and The Leukemia Foundation.

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Lifecycle riders tour through Monaro towns

The Lifecycle Regional Ride group with the Delegate Public School children, who raised a further $800 for the cause.

The ‘Lifecycle Regional Ride’ is a 10 day charity event which saw 10 riders cycle 1000km from Canberra through more than 10 southern NSW towns to support the work undertaken by the Leukaemia Foundation and Snowy Hydro SouthCare.

The annual community cycling event, now in its fourth year, helps raise awareness of the essential work of the Leukaemia

Heath Woolley, Snowy Hydro South Care CEO Chris Kimball, ride organiser Tony Cory and Cooma-Monaro mayor Dean Lynch.

Foundation and raise vital funds towards the operation of the John James Village, a purpose-built Village, in Canberra that will provide care and accommodation for patients from the NSW/ACT region.

This year Lifecycle is also supporting the valuable operation of the Snowy Hydro SouthCare helicopter service.

The riders passed through Bombala and Delegate on Wednesday and Thursday, and through Cooma on Saturday.

The students of the Delegate Public School generously donated $800, which they had managed to raise for the cause.

Lifecycle Regional Ride Organiser, Tony Cory with Bombala’s Jak Cuttle, who presented the group with a donation on behalf of Bombala Rotary.

Riders rest in Centennial Park, Cooma, on Friday.

Bombala Council General Manager, Ngaire McCrindle presented Lifecycle’s Tony Cory with a community donation during the Bombala welcome.

Three records broken in same event In the U/10 girls club throwing we witnessed an unusual event that is rarely seen in athletics, with three records tumbling one after another. It was the first time all three girls had an attempt this event. The club record was 16.17m set late last season by Lilli Jauncey.

First girl in the U/10 to throw was Lilli Utrish and she surpassed the old record by just over half a metre with a heave of 16.70m. Then, Natalie Revelant picked the club and tossed it out beyond 17ms to set another new record at 17.40m. Finally Molly Norris entered the runway and pushed the record mark out to 18.12m. Well done girls, we hope you continue to improve the record mark well out over 25+m.

There were two other record throws in the field events on the day; 1st, U/14 Girl Brenna Clayton in the Javelin, improved her current record from 19.76m out to 21.02m. Next Friday Brenna is competing with other girls from the Monaro High School in the Australian “Schools Knockout” competition in Canberra at the ACT heats of the competition.

The second one was in the U/14 by Jordan Davis with a massive improvement on his old record from 23.91m out beyond 30m to 30.86m.

We held our first hurdles this week with the introduction of the newcomers to the art of hurdles Our U/6 athletes use the plastic hurdles first up before they progress to the normal hurdles next year. All seem to enjoy the novelty of jump, stepping or knocking them over.

Next week the older athletes will be trying out their skill of hurdles as we increase the distance to 200m.

Top 10 track performances this week.

1. Reuben Hooper U/12, had the most impressive run over the 70m in 10.53 sec (95% of the record).

2. Taylah Maurier had the edge on Ruby Mould over the 70m with scorching run to be timed at 10.56 sec (93%) .

3. Ruby Mould tried her hardest to catch Taylah with less than a stride in it (72 cms) posting at time of 10.67 sec (93%). We expect some fantastic time from these two speedsters over the summer.

4. An U/6 girl has reached the Top 10 Track, young Tahila Zusak pushed her little legs to the maximum speed over the 300m in 1:31.09 sec (91%).

5. Ruby Mould raced around the bend in the 200m in 31.92 sec (90%).

6. U/8’s Charlie Ward’s run over the 300m in 1:09.59 sec, gives him a good chance to capture this distance record by season end.

7. Reuben Hooper is becoming an all-round athlete this season and this was shown over 200m with 32.87 sec 8. All the next athletes had performances in 88% of their events records; U/9 Joshua Southam in the 60m hurdles in 12.86 sec (first time over our hurdles).

9. U/14 Nick Zusak over the 70m clocking 10.24 sec.

10. Louie Mould U/11 also having his debut over the Hurdles in 12.65 sec.

11. Cian Thornton U/8 over the 300m runs in electrifying run in 1:10.56 sec.

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Nicholas represents Jindabyne Swim Club Fun day raises $700 for district bowls Nicholas Coleman travelled to Sydney Olympic Park on Saturday the 26th of September during the Jindabyne Swimming Clubs off season to swim for the SESA “D” Squad. Nicholas competed in the 9 to 10 year old boys representing the Jindabyne Swimming Club as part of the NSW South East Coast area.

Nicholas was selected as one of 72 boys for his age group out of a total of 581 swimmers from all around the State that competed. Nicholas swam personal best times in all his events, a great achievement. It was a great experience swimming in an Olympic venue, an experience of a lifetime. Nicholas’s times were as follows. 50m butterfly: 1.01.26 with a seed time of 1.06.96, 50m backstroke: 53.33 with a seed time of seed time of 54.49, 50m freestyle: 44.13 with a seed time of 47.05 and 50m breaststroke: 55.62 with a seed time of 57.91. Well done Nicholas you a credit to the Jindabyne Swimming Club and keep up the great work. Maybe another Ian Thorpe in the making?

There were several regrades again this week as follows. 25m to 50m backstroke: Sophie Paske 26.98, 25m to 50m butterfly: Nashua Pettit

23.39, Baili Pendergast 24.79 and 50m to 100m freestyle: Nashua Pettit 40.77 and Nicholas Coleman 43.99. Well done this is excellent work keep up the great swim times.

Karen Condon has put her hand up to be the club coach and will be working with the kids on diving, tumble turns and stroke correction from 5pm before events commence at 5.30pm. So get on down to the pool early so Karen can help you with improving your swimming, which ultimately will reduce your lap times. Remember the more you improve your lap times the more points you collect towards the end of year total points score.

Next Friday’s events are as follows freestyle sprints, breaststroke and individual medley. So see you there at 5pm this Friday and remember its all about having fun and learning at the same time.

For those new or older children in town that are interested in having fun on a Friday afternoon and keeping fit at the same time come on down to Jindabyne Pool this Friday afternoon at 5pm to see what we get up to and don’t forget bring your swimmers and have a go.

Cooma womens bowls On October 12 and 13 a two-day bowls clinic was held at the Cooma Bowling Club, conducted by three NSW State Coaches and was well attended by members from Adaminaby, Jindabyne, Nimmitabel and Cooma Clubs.

A very comprehensive schedule of presentations, drills and games were conducted throughout the two days.

On October 20 there were three social matches, a three bowl triples consisting of Margaret Power, Judy Locker and Hazel Walker against Julie Upton, Tracie

Sanders and Margherita Zasso.

On end six Magherita’s team was in the lead eight points to two. Hazel’s team then picked up 19 shots over the next seven ends to Margherita’s three on the last end, Hazel’s team winning the game 21 to 11.

The team of Wendy King (swinging lead), Rulie Steinfort and Una Roberson played against Wendy King, Mary Murphy and Leonie Snell, playing two bowl triples.

Leonie’s team led on the eighth end 10 shots to three and picked up a further 10

to Una’s eighty for the remainder of the game. Leonie’s team being successful with a win of 20 points to 11.

A three-bowl pairs game was played by Dawn Russell and Eve Hamilton against Mary Obermaier and Olga Jebbink.

Both teams were evenly matched at end five with Olga’s team on six and Eve’s on five shits. Olga’s team dominated the play picking up a further 16 to three giving them a winning score of 22 shots to 19.

Cooma ladies golf Support for the Clifford Newbound Match Play event on Saturday was pleasing.

It was contested in delightful conditions and the teams were enthusiastic pushing their respective opponents all the way.

The winning pair was

Carolyn and Jenny O’Byrne with 3/2. Their teamwork was really good and the putting was a feature. That strategic golf of theirs certainly paid off!

Ball winners were Lorraine McGregor and Marilynne Weston with one up. They had a very close match which

went to the very last hole.

Congratulations to the winners and all who participated.

Last Wednesday’s nine hole medley attracted quite a number of players. Julie Upton was the winner with 17 points. Once Julie got going, she scored consistently well.

Ball winners were Val Leitch, 16 points, Maureen Fletcher, 13 points and Pat Davis, 12 points.

Coming up: Coolamatong Ladies Open next weekend; Wednesday, 28th – 9/18 hole medley stableford.

See you on the course!

Bombala bowls results Good to see bowlers on the green that we haven’t seen for a while.

Results - October 24; N Brotherton, P Kane and K Callaway defeated J Martin,

J Adamson and R Yelds 33-; A Reed the FSCD Fundraiser day at Merimbula and B Crouch defeated C Talbot and M and on Sunday we have the Patrons Cup at Cooma (need 21 players).

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Wednesday’s bowls was almost a nonevent, with rain interrupting play after 10 ends. However, we welcomed visitors Barry Starr and Daniel Clough, who teamed up with Mario Frezza against Allan Crowe, Judy Locker and Mick Mayhew.

The latter were cruising at 14/2 due mainly to four shots on each of ends three and six. At 9/4 Ron Wainwright, Ron Gammon and Geoff Venables were confident of staying in front of Keith Goodwin, Renate Winckel and Paul Cannell whilst Bob Douglass, Ken Rees and Mike Mannile (sneaking in a bit of pactice for their triples final) were trailing Max Butler, Max Reeve and Denis Steinfort 9/11.

On Saturday the final of the club triples was played with Peter Caldwell, Terry George and Mark Buckley v Bob Douglass, Ken Rees and Mike Mannile.

Peter, Terry and Mark made a great start with four shots on the first end.

This was overhauled

by Bob, Ken and Mike who took the lead 7/6 on end six and all square 7/7 on seven.

Although Bob, Ken and Mike held shots at various times Peter, Terry and Mark were able to produce the answer and eventually win 32/10 to claim the club triples for this season.

Social bowls attracted only nine players.

Sergio Roncelli played swinging lead for Colin Whiting and Denis Steinfort

and for Mario Frezza and Geoff Venables.

Sergio, Mario and Geoff soon established what proved to be a commanding 14/6 lead at the halfway point and went on to win 23/12. Daphne Buckley teamed up with new member, Daniel Clough against Max Butler and Jack Sajina.

At one point Daphne and Daniel were in front 19/8 but then were kept on 19 for seven ends whilst Max and Jack advanced to 18 on end 18, a score on which they were kept for six ends with Daphne and Daniel winning 33/23.

Great weather heralded in the much anticipated district fundraising day to raise funds to offset district expenses.

Billed as a fun day, it certainly lived up to its name. 48 bowlers from all four district clubs played two games of 14 ends with teams arranged for morning and afternoon games using the new paddle pop sticks.

It is doubtful if any player ended up in the position drawn but the laughter seemed to indicate the mood for the day.

A 100 club and raffle with lots of prizes added to the proceeds and it is anticipated that district finances will benefit by approximately $700, after expenses.

Well done every one concerned The entry sheet for the Club’s Major Pairs is at the notice board and at last count only about 13 pairs have nominated so next visit to the club add your pair to the list.

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MEA seasons awards

Pictured, the Monaro Equestrian Association 2015 award winners.

Last Thursday, the Monaro Equestrian Association (MEA) held their end of season award night for 2014/2015.

The results of the high point scores were as follows: Prep-Prelim: Belinda Mackintosh on Flowervale Florencello Runner up: Sure Weston on Emmaville Enchanted Novice: Equal Sandra Kain on Kitty Kat and Jeannine Stockl on Gundaroo Bella Runner up :Michele Balaz on Limerick XL Elementary and above: Jeannine Stockl on Gundaroo Bella Runner up: Sally Weston on PPP Skipity

Highest Percentage: Belinda Mackintosh on Flowervale Florencello Runner up: Michele Tomasi on Karizmah Hollywood Show Jumping: Sarah Dreverman on Emmaville Mosaic Runner up: Emily Quodling on All That Jazz Working Equitation: Michele Tomasi on Harizmah Hollywood Runner up: Sally Weston on PPP Skipity Overall: Jeannine Stockl on Gundaroo Bella Runner up: Michele Tomasi on Karizmah Hollywood Volunteer of the Year award went to Bridget McCosker.

Free family fun day on again It’s on again!

Jindabyne Sport and Recreation Centre’s annual open day is this Saturday, 31 October 2015.

This free event is a great way to check out what the Centre has to offer and to try out lots of fun activities.

“You can try your hand at archery or test your balance on the high ropes course,” said Centre Manager, Steve Manning. “There’s also rock climbing and a free barbeue lunch.”

As well as being an ideal venue for school outdoor education programs, Jindabyne Sport and Recreation Centre offers families and groups a range of enticing accommodation options and activities, including holiday camps and self-

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contained accommodation. Whether you want to go at full-speed or relax and enjoy the peaceful surrounds, the Centre can help tailor a package that suits.

“This Centre belongs to the people of NSW and we want it to be used as much as possible, in as many ways as possible, by the local community.

This open day gives the community a chance to see what’s possible at this Centre,” said Mr Manning.

To find out more about Jindabyne Sport and Recreation Centre, attend their open day at 207 Barry Way, Jindabyne, this Saturday, October 31 between 10am and 3pm.

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Week two in swimming Swimmers were met with cool conditions for week two time trials but they weren’t deterred turning in some excellent times.

Welcome to Liahra Walden who had her first swim.

Swims this week are Medley Freestyle and Backstroke.

Please check which grade you are in for medley.

Twenty five metre swimmers attempting a medley do not have to do butterfly.

This week Tania Janota will have club swimmers etc for sale and will also be taking orders for club jackets Pleasing to have our BBQ cooks Henry and Carol Byrne back with the club Results Week 2 Breaststroke C Grade – Progress to B Grade (to be confirmed) Ellanor Boucher, Charlie Perea, Paloma Blyth. New swimmers Esther Perea (9 secs) and Cassidy Cook (5 secs) were the most improved whilst Eleanor and Maddison Boucher, Charlie Perea, Ethan Stacey, Esther Robinson, Paloma Blyth Charlotte Walker-Broose and Keira Newson all improved their times.

Breaststroke B Grade – Progress to A Grade (to be confirmed) Anna Behr and Jonah Perea Brothers Cooper (8 secs) and Harley Hassall (6 secs) were the most improved whilst Anna Behr, Clara Thornton, Jack Kleven, Lachlan Sky, Jack Newson, Rohan Burke, Lilly Janota, Tomas Carton, Riley Brayshaw and Rhys Cleverley all improved Breaststroke A Grade Progress to Premier Noah Saddler and Brenna

Clayton – Most Improved were Anna Brayshaw (9 secs) and Lucy Thornton (5 secs).

The Improvers were Brenna Clayton, Ella Davis, Chloe Sidery, Summer Rees and Belle Adams Butterfly C Grade Progress to B Grade (to be confirmed) Ellanor Boucher and Cooper Hassall. Most Improved were Charlotte WalkerBroose (10 secs) and Georgia Rumball (5 secs).

Improved Ellanor Boucher, Cooper Hassall, Ethan Stacey and Charlie Perea.

Butterfly B Grade – no Progression Most Improved Jack Newson (6 secs) and Harley Hassall (5 secs).

Improvers were Clara Thornton, Sophie Janota, Spencer WalkerBroose, Rhys Cleverely and Tomas Carton.

Butterfly A Grade Progress to Premier Ella Davis Most improved Ella Davis and Brenna Clayton both 0.5 sec Freestyle C Grade – Progress to B Grade Cassidy Cook and Paloma Blyth. Most Improved Esther Perea (6 secs) and Keira Newson (3 secs).

Improved Cassidy Cook, Paloma Blyth and Kate Carton.

Freestyle B Grade Progress to A Grade Anna Behr, Lachlan Sky, Liam Davis and Troy Rees.

Most Improved Charlie Perea (6 secs) and Ethan Stacey (3 secs) Improvers Belle Adams and Summer Rees Freestyle.

A Grade Progress to Premier Ella Davis.

Most Improved Sophie Janota and Clara Thornton both 2 secs.

Bombala Golf Club results The ladies on Wednesday played a Stableford for Club Trophy.

The Winner with a good score was Jean McLean with 39 pts.

Gay Kennedy was the Ball winner scoring 32 pts.

The members’ event on Saturday was a Par for Terry Ingram Trophy.

Merv Douch excelled himself winning with the very good score of + 8 with Ray Fermor the runner up with +1.

Merv also won NTP on the fifth.

On Sunday we didn’t have any golfers with some of the chaps travelling to Coolamatong for their Open Tournament.

The only one who came home with a trophy was Pepper Thompson winning NTP on the 15th.

On Saturday a Dart Competition between Delegate and Bombala was held at the Club. It was a fun day with Delegate too good for the Bombala lads.

Golf program for the week.

LADIES. Wednesday 28.10.15.

Stableford. Club Trophy.

Saturday 31.10.15. Coolamatong Open. Home. Stableford. Club Trophy.

MEMBERS. Saturday 31.10.15.

Stroke. Monthly Medal. Tathra & Cooma Men’s Open.

Sunday 1.11.15.

Par. John Cherry Trophy,. Tathra & Cooma Men’s Open.

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Medals for Cooma Judo players Three players from Cooma entered the ACT State Titles recently at the Australian Institute of Sport Combat Hall.

India Dyball, Shelley Kleven and Jack Kleven all competed. India and Shelley both competed in the junior girls under 36 kg division. The two girls fought against each other first up with India winning with a great throw followed by a hold down. From then on both girls were undefeated in their next bouts with India taking out the gold and Shelley the silver. A sick Jack Kleven lacking his normal intensity managed to win a bronze medal in his division under 30kg junior boys.

All three players also competed in the short team event and beat a number of the Canberra clubs sides that were made up mostly of boys.

They were beaten by a strong Marist team which contained two National Champions to receive the silver medal.

Why do Judo?

It is a great sport it develops coordination, physical and mental strength, flexibility and promotes a fit and healthy life style. You notice one thing about the competitors at a Judo

competition they are all fit and physically strong athletes.

It teaches you self defence with highly developed techniques which in turn develops self esteem and confidence.

It’s fun, the competition is fun the games at training are fun and you get to travel all round Australia to different tournaments and competitions and on the way you meet new friends.

You learn how to fall and tumble. In many sports we fall (rugby, soccer, skiing, horse riding etc) no one teaches you how to fall in these sports to prevent injuries. In Judo we learn to fall, so that we don’t injure our selves, in turn this skill transfers to other sports and activities in life.

You learn respect, discipline and decency.

We run our training sessions at the old St Patricks School Hall 12 Mittagang Road Cooma Nth on Monday afternoons and evenings from 5:15 to 6:30 pm for juniors and 6:30 to 8pm for seniors.

Contact Cooma Judo on 0429 388880 for more info or email CoomaJudo@gmail.com or visit our face book page Cooma Judo.

Preparing for Golf Club Open Cooma Golf report by Garry Atkinson It’s a big month of golf coming up at Cooma Golf Club in November with the Cooma Open, Golf Club Charity Day and Legacy Day on offer.

With many prizes and some great trophies golfers are set for a real November treat.

Handicaps are beginning to tumble as the course moves into summer weather and you needed to at least play to your handicap to be in the winners circle in last weeks competitions.

Saturday saw 38 golfers enjoy the golf conditions and the scores reflected this.

Visitor Jack Roberts (Bega RSL Golf Club) won A grade with 38 points from Norm Marshall. B grade was taken out by Tony Clibborn with a round of the day 40 points from Ken McGrath with 39 points and in C grade Tony Monday scored 36 points to narrowly win from another visitor – James Moore with 35 points. Ball winners went down to 34 points.

Nearest the pin winner on the ninth was Prawit Prakotasung and Brian Searl took out the 17th.

Sunday saw a field of 15 players hit the course. Winner on the day was Peter Smith with a fine 39 points. Ball winners went down to Frank McKnight with 32 points.

On Wednesday 26 golfers played in the

men’s single stableford event. The day saw some strong scores with Adam Robinson taking out A grade with 37 points, Heikki Evans winning B grade with 38 points and Bill Dyball blitzing C grade with a round of the day 41 points.

Ball winners went to 35 points. Phil Amey took out nearest the pin on the ninth hole and Tony Monday won the 17th.

Coming up in November is the Cooma Open on Saturday and Sunday with heaps of great prizes.

On Saturday we have the 4BBB event sponsored by Dalz Otto wines out of King Valley and Sunday is the men’s open sponsored by High Country Auto.

On November 15 we have the Golf Club Charity Day to raise money for our golf club.

Again plenty of great prizes, sports memorabilia and unusual prizes. This day will help sponsor special events such as club house refurbishment, watering, and water security for the future. Thanks to Col Langdon and his team for organising such an exciting day. All golfers are asked to support this day. Finally the legacy charity day is on November 28.

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Lachlan Inskip and Bill Zammit are two young Cooma boys that have a passion for Rugby League.

Playing for the Colts for some time now, these boys have developed their skill and understanding of the game.

Their passion for the game has seen

them selected for the U16’s Country Rugby League Academy Program. The boys will undergo training every couple of weeks in Batemans Bay, where they will learn more skills, drills and training with NSW Assistant Coach Matt Parish and other NRL players. The boys went

to Wollongong on Sunday October 18 with 38 other U16’s from Wollongong to Eden, for their first training session. They were taught the correct procedures for using weights and met a few Dragons players. Lachlan and Bill said they both enjoyed the experience

and are looking forward to the next training in Batemans Bay on November 8.

The boys would like to thank Mark Weston for his help with getting them into the academy.

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