November 30, 2016

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Taking on L’Etape...

No one is keener for the upcoming L’etape cycling event than the Cooma Cycling Club. With a team entering in the shorter route, The Ride, there are also a handful of members competing in the longer course, The Race.

Pictured Chris Wall, David Cigana, Frank Bakker, Mark Herbert and Lachlan Ingram. See story on page 2

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No one is keener for the upcoming L’etape cycling event than the Cooma Cycling Club.

With a team entering in the shorter route, The Ride, there are also a handful of members competing in the longer course, The Race.

President of the Cooma Cycling Club Frank Bakker says the team signed up for early entry for the event six months ago and have been training ever since.

“We have gone on a few 100km rides in preparation for the 126km route planned for the event.”

Members of the Cooma Cycling Club team entered are Michael Daniel, Kevin Carson, George Javurel, Angela Cigana, David Cigana, Mike Hutchison, Geoff Stokes, John Sim, Lyndon Branscomb and Frank Bakker.

Entering in The Race, which is the 157km, are local cyclists Mark Herbert, Chris Wall, Lachlan Ingram and Robert Wallace.

“The course is fantastic,” says Chris Wall, who did a trial run of the route the weekend before last. Getting three flat tyres during the ride, he had to hitch hike the last 12km.

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“There are some really steep climbs, but most of the course is fairly flat and really beautiful.”

All reports suggest that this route will do wonders for promoting

part of the inaugural event.

Dave has been riding for years but Angela took up the sport two years ago and says it is a great way for people to keep

the region as a great summer destination for tourists.

Two of the team members entered in the 126km ride are local business owners Dave and Angela Cigana who say they wanted to be

active and L’etape will be an excellent opportunity to showcase the region.

“It’s amazing, we have had the Cross Triathlon which is an international event then two weeks later we have another international event. It’s

great for the area.

“Cycling is an event that you can do at any age and the roads around here are great.

It’s really positive for the region,” Mrs Cigana said.

The riders have said that they have already bumped into fellow riders from around the country who have visited the area to have a practise run on the route. With a home advantage, the local boys are raring to go.

The Cooma Cycle Club was formed approximately 25 years ago.

They currently have about 30 members and meet for rides twice per week, on Wednesday evenings and Saturday afternoons.

“It is a really good bunch of people and we always welcome new members,” says Frank Bakker.

Membership costs $90 per year in order to cover insurance for the rider. For more information, come along to a ride either at 6pm on Wednesdays at the Lions Park on the corner of Bombala Street and Church Road, or at 4pm on Saturdays at the car park behind Bush Basics on Massie Street, Cooma.

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Pictured, Imants and Jenny Tillers with Raglan gallery chairman, Joey Herbert in front of Imant’s work “Monaro Souvenir”.

Cooma based internationally recognised artist Imants Tillers has donated an original artwork to the Raglan Gallery where it will hang pride of place in the entry way.

Members of the gallery and interested community members were present at the Lambie Street arthouse last week for the first official viewing of the artwork where they were warmly welcomed by outgoing chairperson Joey Herbert.

Ms Herbert said the donation was incredibly

well received and the gallery feels honoured and privileged to have received the donation.

“This is an enormous donation. It’s so good for the gallery and for Cooma. Imants is an internationally known and very famous painter, he has paintings in galleries all around Australia,” she said.

The cost of the painting has not been publically revealed, however due to Mr Tillers’ reputation the piece will be a very valuable asset for the Gallery.

Mr Tillers said he has a strong connection with the Raglan and the local community, having lived in Cooma for 20 years now.

After the new wing at the gallery was named after him, his wife Jenny suggested that they donate a painting so people could see his work at the gallery.

He describes the artwork, which is titled ‘Monaro Souvenir’ as a depiction of the local landscape.

It was completed in 2010 and Mr Tillers said now seemed like the

right time to make the donation.

“It is appropriate that it (the painting) references the area. We have lived in Cooma for 20 years and we feel part of the community. We have been very warmly welcomed in to the community.

“The (Raglan) Gallery is run by very enthusiastic volunteers and it’s also an important social occasion here.

Exhibitions are a good excuse for people to get together and in a community like this, it serves a very important

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Snowy Monaro Regional Council is hosting its first regional Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Expo on Saturday 25 February 2017 with exhibitions, activities, demonstrations and lots of giveaways. We hope to have multiple venues across the region with innovative ideas on how to waste less, recycle more and work towards a more sustainable future.

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Boyce appoints a new director The directors of Boyce Chartered Accountants are delighted to announce the appointment of Jono Hart as a director of the firm effective 1 January 2017.

In announcing the appointment, Boyce Managing Director Phil Alchin noted Jono’s outstanding contribution to the firm.

“Jono has made a huge contribution to the firm, not only with his unquestioned commitment to the Boyce vision of genuine care for our clients and passion for helping them maximise their wealth, and in recent years as a leader in the Goulburn office,

but also with his support and commitment to the Boyce one team approach. The firm will be greatly strengthened by Jono joining our leadership group” said Phil.

Jono commenced with Boyce as a cadet in our Goulburn office in 2004.

During his career Jono undertook a secondment to our Moree office. In 2012, Jono combined work with post-graduate studies to become a q u a l i f i e d C h a r t e r e d Accountant.

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Samantha and their two young boys are now firmly entrenched in Goulburn, with Jono’s continued role on the committee of the Goulburn and District Education Foundation and more recently joining the Goulburn Chamber of Commerce executive.

Jono is excited about the challenges and opportunities ahead.

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with the Boyce directors to continue to provide opportunities for professionals to live and work in regional communities for a progressive firm that is passionate about caring for clients, developing their team and having a bit of fun along the way” said Jono.

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The exhibition was the vision of Father Sergei Shatrov to embrace and encourage wood firing of pottery in Australia.

The Holy Transfiguration Monastery, near Bombala, is a community that provides an amenable atmosphere for the prolific creation of pottery and multiple wood firings, each year.

Whereas Japan has 80, 000 potters, Australia has 11,000. With the influx of cheaper products, hand thrown ceramic pots, vases, sculptures, teapots and beakers do not have the same kudos as they once enjoyed.

Exhibitions, such as this, are an attempt to reignite interest in handmade pottery and to increase an understanding of why potters create as they do.

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New-look Platypus Country centre Emergency services report A woman suffered minor head injuries after a vehicle hit a rock at the end of Mulach Street, Cooma on Sunday evening.

Unaware that the road came to an end, the 44-year-old female driver failed to negotiate a left hand turn and collided with a large rock. The vehicle, also containing a male passenger, tipped on its side. Police officers, paramedics, NSW Fire and Rescue and SES attended the scene.

A 19-year-old Cooma man was arrested in Massie Street, Cooma for offensive behaviour, after he became aggravated at the Cooma library.

At 2pm on Wednesday November 23, the library staff pressed the duress button, alerting police, after the young man became aggressive after using the internet service. He swung his skateboard about, causing

some damage to the premises before exiting and was later located by police outside Roses Restaurant.

When approached by police officers, the man became aggressive, assaulted a police officer and resisted arrest.

A 38-year-old male has been charged with a high range PCA after he blew 0.158 on Saturday November 26. The man was pulled over on the Monaro Highway at Chakola at 5pm.

NSW Fire and Rescue officers attended a fire at the Cooma Landfill on Monday November 21.

Attending the scene at 1pm, the officers were faced with a fire covering an area of about 50m. It took an hour to extinguish and had it travelled to neighbouring country, would have caused significant damage considering the hot and windy conditions.

Construction of the new building at Platypus Country Visitor Information Centre in Bombala is nearing completion and is expected to be fully operational in the next few weeks.

Staff are currently working on putting things in the new building and the finishing touches are being finalised by builders.

The old building is still going to be utilised as a museum and staff say it will be good to have more order to their operations.

The Visitors Centre acts as the Trainlink Agency and sells a range of local produce, souvenirs and promotional material.

They welcome anyone to put things in and are always keen to hear from people. “The staff are very excited about it, it makes their life easy. All our information is in one place instead of being scattered around, it will be much better,� Karen Cash from the Visitors Centre said.

Ms Cash gave a big thank you to

everyone who has helped especially the volunteers from the Monaro Country Lavender Co-op.

Staff at the centre are still on hand to answer any questions and assist with all things relating to the region.

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Administrator’s Column On behalf of Snowy Monaro Regional Council, I would like to congratulate all of our graduating school leavers of 2016 on completing their HSC’s and 13 long years of schooling. Council is currently supporting local youth looking for gap year employment by providing traineeships and apprenticeships in a variety of areas. This type of employment is a great opportunity to get a foot in the door, as there are many wonderful Local Government career opportunities. These roles are not just available for school leavers, but for those who may be looking for a career change. I encourage everyone who may be interested to go to Council’s website or drop into one of our offices and look at what we have available.

November has been an exciting time for us as Bombala welcomed around 1800 motorbike enthusiasts to the Annual Bombala Bike Show. This event is gaining some major traction with people travelling from all over to visit Bombala. This is a fantastic event that has grown in volume from its beginnings in 1991. Adaminaby Races was also hugely successful and gaining popularity each year. Around 3000 race-goers made their way down to the track for a great day of punting and socialising and both of these events are continually bringing more and more people into the region. These kinds of events can only get bigger and better and we are excited to see how the whole region can leverage off these events to promote the Snowy Monaro as a year round tourism destination.

Our ‘Play Hard’ campaign has officially been launched in Jindabyne, with the new flags being raised in time for L’Etape.

These flags are similar to the ‘So Much to Love’ campaign that was used in Cooma and we are expecting the same positive results that we have seen by this kind of marketing in the past.

This particular campaign is focussing on all the activities that happen in Jindabyne over the summer - running, fishing, bike riding, and orienteering, and of course in the winter months the snow sports - all in a family friendly concept. I’m really excited to see the benefits from this marketing for the Jindabyne community.

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ICPA-NSW welcomes the announcement by Transport for NSW of a new subsidy whereby payments are calculated at a flat, per kilometre rate for the actual distance between the family home and the child’s school or the nearest transport pickup point by the shortest route.

The new subsidy will be known as the School Drive Subsidy.

“The flat rate of 66 cents per km (one way daily journey) instead of the previous sliding scale per child rate under the PVC makes the scheme much fairer for all families who travel by private car to school or transport points”, ICPA-NSW President Mrs Kate Treweeke said.

“Many of our members travel huge distances to educate their children and a flat rate per vehicle is something ICPA-NSW has been working with Transport for NSW for many years (since 2003) to achieve. This issue was again raised at the

ICPA-NSW deputation to Sydney recently, and ICPANSW thanks Minister Constance for making this happen in time for the 2017 school year.”

Distance Education families who travel for mini schools throughout the year and families with children boarding away are also eligible. Families who have been using the existing Private Vehicle Conveyance scheme will be able to choose whether or not to transfer to the new School Drive Subsidy scheme, based on what best suits their needs.

However, no new applications for PVC will be accepted after 20 December 2016.

Details on the new School Drive Subsidy scheme and how to apply are found at www. transport.nsw.gov.au/ schooldrive Applications for the new School Drive Subsidy (SDS) for 2017 open on January 17.

ICPA-NSW president Kate Treweeke with NSW Minister for Transport, Andrew Constance.

Christmas networking meeting A very successful Christmas Network gathering was held last night at the Alpine Hotel, members and potential members had the opportunity to mingle and relax together prior to the busy weeks with the lead up to Christmas. Topic of conversation was the success of the Cooma Gift Card and that it has been of benefit to their business, with the additional marketing for their business and another payment options for customers.

So Much To Love Promotion The Cooma Chamber of Commerce will continue our So Much to Love Christmas Promotion.

“The Love to Shop Promotion continues to be a great benefit to our retail businesses and is now a well known campaign across Cooma and the region.

These campaigns aim to entice visitors to stop and shop in our town as well as encouraging residents to shop local and to

spend their hard earned dollars in Cooma rather than outside the area” advised President of the Cooma Chamber of Commerce Kathy Kelly.

Each Friday in December up until Christmas, there will be a So Much to Love bumper sticker draw with the weekly winner receiving a $100 Why Leave Town Cooma Gift Card. So make sure you have your So Much To Love bumper stickers proudly displayed on your vehicle for your chance to win.

On Friday December 16 and 23, Cooma will be alive with colour from the So Much to Love balloons and clothing worn by over 30 participating businesses who will open until 7pm.

Friday December 16 will also provide the opportunity for families to see Cooma’s very own vintage fire truck and have photos with Santa in Centennial Park from 5.30pm.

The night will then be capped off by Carols

in The Park from 7pm.

Friday December 23 will also see participating Love to Shop buisiness extend trading through until 7pm for those last minute Christmas gifts. For a full list of participating businesses please visit our website www.coomachamber.com.au L’ETape The count-down is on for the first Tour de France event to be held in Australia!

L’Étape Australia by Le Tour de France is a cycling event run under professional conditions for amateurs, with closed roads, a challenging route, a Sprint and a King of the Mountain section. Almost 5,000 riders will take part in this prestigious event on Saturday. Watch the region come alive with a number of towns coming to life with L’ETape specific displays.

Now is the time to join the Cooma Chamber of Commerce. Visit www. coomachamber.com.au for more details.

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LOCAL CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARDS PROGRAM 2017 NOMINATIONS EXTENDED TO 16 DECEMBER 2016 Applications can be submitted online and downloaded from Council’s Website at: www.snowymonaro.nsw.gov.au or collected at one of Council’s offices.

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Lifelong dream comes true as the flower pantry opens ‘It’s been a lifelong dream to open my very own flower shop… growing up I’d spend hours in my mum’s garden playing with flowers’, says Gabby Merrigan.

Finally the day has arrived and Gabby couldn’t be happier to be opening to doors of her florist and gift shop, The Flower Pantry, in Vale Street Cooma.

Together with her husband and four boys, Gabby moved to Cooma three years ago and the whole family settled quickly into life on the Monaro. ‘We’ve always been made to feel very welcome in Cooma and love being part of this community so we decided that this was the place to open our very first store’, says Gabby.

Gabby has always had a passion for gardening and growing flowers and her florist store will feature flowers fresh from the markets as well as fresh seasonal blooms from her own local ‘Cut Flower Patch’. Gabby has already prepared many beautiful flowers for weddings locally and away and with the opening of the store, she is looking forward to being able to do more wedding work as well as corporate arrangements.

As well as a passion for flowers, Gabby has a keen eye for interiors and she has searched high and low to bring together a collection of beautiful giftware. ‘People often want gifts to go with flowers

and I think the two work so well together so I have put together a collection of unique pieces. There are some beautiful ceramics and pots, candles, textured cushions and fresh tableware as well as gifts for babies and a even a few pieces of jewellery – and more. It will be forever changing as I add to the range and work out what people are looking for.’

Since moving to Cooma, Gabby has always loved the old double storey building at 86 Vale Street and when it came on the market earlier in the year she felt that the stars had aligned.

A lot of hard work has gone into transforming the space with custom cabinetry, fresh paint, some plumbing and building work and the couple are delighted with the finished shop. They’ve also re-planted and painted the adjoining hidden courtyard and will have that open for shop visitors to explore with potted plants, succulents and some garden décor pieces available for purchase.

Call in and visit Gabby at The Flower Pantry, 86 Vale Street or order your flowers over the phone 6452 5495 or online at www.theflowerpantry.com Join Gabby for opening night celebratory drinks from 5pm on Friday 2 December at The Flower Pantry, 86 Vale Street, Cooma – everyone is welcome.

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One in six people diagnosed with HIV in NSW report heterosexual exposure, and at least 10 per cent of people with HIV don’t know they have the virus and could unknowingly pass the virus onto others.

Those are the surprising statistics Ms. Alison Nikitas Southern NSW & Murrumbidgee Local Health Districts, HIV & Related Program (HARP) Manager said and hopes this will prompt more people to get tested for HIV. Once a person is diagnosed, they can start treatment and improve their health outcome as well as prevent the virus from being passed onto others.

“A person with HIV who is on treatment in 2016 can expect a near-

normal life expectancy and to live a healthy life. Health professionals now view and treat HIV like any other chronic manageable condition”, Ms Nikitas said.

In the week leading up to World AIDS Day (WAD) on December 1, health professionals across NSW are encouraging people ‘at risk’ of HIV to be tested.

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Cooma’s CWA branch has donated $150 to the Cooma Interact Club. Interact Club is an initiative of the Rotary Club aimed at younger members.

The money was raised by the CWA at the recent Combined Services dinner through raffles and the fining session.

The Cooma Interact Club will use this donation to create packs to send to disadvantaged farmers on the next Burrumbuttock Hay Run. The packs will include things like toiletries and Christmas gifts for children. Several local businesses have already donated to the Interact Club for the cause,

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Cooma CWA President Bev Corbett presented the cheque to the Interact Club last week, saying that she was happy they could contribute to such an important cause initiated by the local young people.

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It’s become one of the favourite days on the Bombala calendar, and this year the Anglican Parish Garden Day is set to be the best yet.

Around 200 people enjoyed meandering through some of Bombala’s finest gardens last year, and come Saturday, December 3, the next crop of gardens are set to be enjoyed just as much.

The day starts at Di and Matt Green’s ‘Greenshill’ property with morning tea at 10am. All green thumbs and those after a relaxing time are being encouraged to come along for the day.

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approximately 3.4km from the Bombala Post Office on the Cann Valley Highway. Garden day goers can follow signs from Wedmore Road.

At Greenshill the rest of the day’s gardens will be unveiled and they will be opened until 4pm. Lunch is set down between 12.30 and 2.30pm.

For $20 per person, your ticket includes entry into the five wonderful gardens that will be on show, morning tea, and lunch. A raffle will be held, and market stalls set up, so why not keep an eye out for an early Christmas treat.

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Gearing up for Grocery Grab There’s only a week to go before one local receives a welcomed early Christmas present, with the winner of the Cooma Lions Club Grocery Grab set to be announced.

Tickets have been selling fast for the grocery grab on Saturday, December 10. The lucky winner will have four minutes to select as many grocery items as possible up to the value of $300.

It could be straight to the confectionery aisle or maybe to the meat section in preparation for Christmas.

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Ticket sales end this Saturday, with the winner drawn on December 7.

Lions ‘Save Sight’ Grocery Grab entrant, Narelle Holcomb Cooma with Coles manager Nathan McGrath at the store.

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Turn seasons, turn, turn, turn Six weeks ago, agronomist Stuart Burge and most other graziers on the Monaro, were looking forward to what was promised to be the best spring in 20 years.

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by the loss of what could potentially have been an outstanding season.

Areas of the classic Monaro plains have seen conditions that have put a stop to spring completely.

Mr Burge however says that the southern part of the Monaro is still in excellent shape with an abundance of green grass and livestock

doing very well. “We have seen so many years of disappointments on the Monaro, so we need to celebrate and focus on the good,� he says. “Most graziers I have spoken to are still very positive. Prices are still excellent and despite conditions, there is still plenty of feed around.�

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Wow, what a reunion!

‘The Station’ at Jindabyne was the venue for the ‘Reunion of Reunions’ held on the weekend of November. 4 - 6.

More than 350 people who worked in Perisher, Guthega, Blue Cow and Skitube between 1970 and 1995 gathered from the Friday afternoon to catch up with past workmates and friends, some of whom they not seen for over 30 years.

The reunion was the brainchild of Di Brulisauer who has been well known in Perisher from the early 70’s as a restaurant

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Di worked tirelessly along with a small team of willing helpers which resulted in a weekend of hilarious stories, memories, trivia, slide shows, memorabilia displays, and non stop talking.

The Station staff presented a tasty barbecue on Friday, a superb buffet dinner on Saturday as well as breakfast for all who stayed at the resort.

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people who contributed to the success of the reunion: The Station staff and management for their wonderful friendly service and delicious food, Marci and Peter Heilikman from ‘Snowy Mountain Produce’, Daisy and Nolen Oyada at Snowy Mountains Cookies, Esther Hope, the many keen photographers in particular Merryl Kemp and Chrissi Webb, the many volunteers, Perisher for the support, contribution and the delightful ski boots for floral table decorations, and Mark Slavin from

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Last but by no means least, thanks to Alan (Barney) Davis who contributed much time and labour to the success of the weekend, always with the well known ‘Barney’ smile.

Proceeds from the event will be given to a local charity in conjunction with Perisher.

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Theresa Watts - more than just a green thumb - Elle Mackintosh Theresa Watts’ passion for gardening started when she was 17. Becoming very ill, Theresa had to stop attending school. Keeping to her room and gazing out the window, Theresa’s mother one day suggested that she should go out into the garden and do some weeding. Theresa began weeding and day by day, began to extend the garden beds, planting new things and becoming more and more interested in the garden.

One day her father asked her to come with him to a nursery and pick out some new plants to take home. The lady at the nursery began talking to Theresa and showing her around. They discussed the different plants for some time, with Theresa’s father disappearing for a while, coming back occasionally to find the two women still talking. When they finally got back in the car to go home, Theresa’s father asked her what she thought of the nursery and of the lady. Theresa told him it was great and that she would love to work at a place like that one day.

“Well actually, you were just interviewed for a job,” he told her, to which Theresa promptly burst into tears.

“I thought that if you knew it was a job interview you would get very stressed about it, so I didn’t tell you. But if you want the job, you can start on Monday.”

So she did. This sparked a lifelong career in nurseries, with Theresa even buying her own in Bungendore, which she ran for several years. Having worked at Jindabyne Mitre 10 for almost 12 years now, Theresa is known to locals as the gardening guru and many rely on her knowledge when it comes to their horticultural questions.

Theresa says that gardening is in her blood. With all of her ancestors working in agriculture, Theresa’s father actually wanted to work in forestry. However, living in South Africa, the only forestry course available was done completely in Africaans. So he chose architecture instead.

He was offered a position at a big architecture firm in Sydney, so the family made the move down under. Theresa was seven, and funnily enough, her clearest memories of South Africa are the Hydrangeas and the Red Hot Pokers growing near her house.

Theresa studied horticulture whilst working at the nursery in Sydney. After a few years, Theresa felt ready for a change and moved to Canberra to work

at a nursery in Pialligo. Several years later she hurt her back and had to cut back to part time.

During this time, she went to university, something she had always wanted to do, to study Classics and Fine Art. Making many new friends, Theresa remembers them visiting her and her mother often, always leaving with a zucchini or some other garden picking tucked tightly under their arm.

When she felt well enough again, she went back to working at Pialligo and, some years later, bought her own nursery, Bungendore Garden Centre.

After that venture was over, Theresa moved to Nimmitabel.

Here she made many friends with the same passion for gardening.

Laine Lawson, Marg and Heather Haylock and Annie Charles were just some of the ladies who helped her gain an understanding

of gardening in the harsh Monaro and Snowy Mountain climate.

Theresa made the commute from Nimmitabel to Jindabyne for about four years after she began working at Mitre 10. Eventually she moved to the town with her son Alex, who is now 29 and also works at Mitre 10 as the stock controller.

Theresa says one thing that is very important to her in her role at Mitre 10 is to source plants from local suppliers. “There is no point bringing down plants from Sydney when they are not suitable for our climate here,” she says.

“I always recommend people buy their plants locally as they are the ones that will be successful.”

Some of the suppliers she uses are Monaro Native Trees, owned

by Anne and Michael Platts, who have both given her invaluable advise about hardy local natives.

Various nurseries in Canberra and Victoria are also great sources of hardy stock.

“I love working at Mitre 10, in one of the highest nurseries in

Australia. It has recently been expanded too, so we really are spoilt. I would like to mention Jacinta and Marianne who I work with in the nursery. I just couldn’t do my job without them.”

One of the things Theresa loves most about gardening is the friendships she has made in pursuing her passion and it inspired her and a group of friends, including Margaret Chalk and Mary Shipway, to establish the Snowy Mountains Gardeners almost six years ago.

“We wanted to get together to teach people about gardening in this climate, because it really is quite specific,” says Theresa.

“Marg actually calls it “extreme gardening” and people new to the area can often feel quite daunted.

Late frosts and snow in November are just a few of the challenges.”

“We get together once a month, usually at the Wild Brumby Distillery, and we have around a hundred people in the group, with around 35 coming each month.”

“I do a ‘Plant of the Month’ which usually relates to something in flower at the time. Mary gardens on a windy, dry hill so her successes inspire us all. Margaret is our veggie queen, and she always has great tips on when to plant certain things and when to harvest too. We also organise guest speakers and travel around the area to look at the amazing different gardens around the region. Meeting at the Wild Brumby means we have a lovely venue to get together and share our knowledge and then a lovely lunch – how lucky are we!”

Another aspect of gardening that Theresa loves is the stories the plants have.

“If you look at the botanical names of plants, you can see where they have originated from, which means you can have some idea as to the conditions they can grow in. I really love looking into that side of plants.”

But most of all, Theresa loves the escape of gardening.

“You can really just “bury” yourself in the garden. When you’re digging and weeding, everything just seems to fade away and you can forget your stresses.”

“I also just love watching things grow. I love food too, and being able to pick something from your garden and eat it is a really wonderful feeling. I love the sharing of plants and the friendships you make through gardening. It can be frustrating, hard work but it is peaceful and rewarding at the same time.”

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View Club celebrates Christmas Songs and festivities filled the air for the annual Cooma Day VIEW Club’s Christmas luncheon.

The Cooma Ex-Services Club hosted 43 members and guests for the lunch with St Patrick’s Parish School students entertaining the crowd through song and music.

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President Lois Jones thanked the school for their efforts and presented Mr Mackay with a certificate of appreciation.

Judy Costello from the Cooma Day VIEW Club was presented with a certificate to mark her 17 years as a member, and active participation in furthering the VIEW Club’s

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Cooma CWA turns 90

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Current and past members joined dignitaries at the Cooma Bowling Club on Friday to recognise the important role the

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On hand to deliver the keynote address was guest speaker Ms Stephanie Stanhope, one of four CWA state vice-presidents and Bega CWA branch president.

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Cooma CWA donates to Steven Walter Foundation The CWA has donated $250 to the Steven Walter Children’s Cancer Foundation (SWCCF). The money was collected at the recent Combined Services dinner, which was hosted by the CWA last month.

Founder of the SWCCF Sue Walter attended the dinner as a guest speaker.

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fewer than anticipated, and to date around 1 million dwellings have been identified as unoccupied.

The ABS does not need Census forms from dwellings that were unoccupied on Census night.

In the 2011 Census, fewer than 90 per cent of private dwellings were found to be occupied on Census night in Australia.

Calculations of the Census response rate take into account unoccupied dwellings in order to be accurate.

The final response rates were 95.8 per cent in the 2006 Census and 96.5 per cent in the 2011 Census. The minimum required response rate for the 2016 Census is considered to be 93.3 per cent.

The final dwelling response rate for the 2016 Census is only available after the scanning, processing and quality assurance of all Census forms, and will not be available until April 2017. The final dwelling response rate may vary from the preliminary response rate.

Fast facts about the 2016 Census The 2016 Census employed 38,000 staff to count approximately 24 million people across around 8-million square kilometres.

The newest island to be added to the Australian Census count is Norfolk Island. Sitting approximately 1,450 kilometres off the coast of northern New South Wales, the Census will record Pitcairn ancestry and Norf’k as a language for the first time.

There were 25,200

forms sent to Australians working and living on ships, cruise liners and off-shore mining rigs.

For the first time, the Census online form reached reader programs such as Jaws or Window Eyes.

The Census counted people in more than 36,000 dwellings across remote national parks, pastoral properties, roadhouses, mining camps and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

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by Special Field Officers visiting homelessness shelters to count people The Translating and Interpreting Service helped more than 30,000 people participate in the Census.

Census advertising and instruction materials were translated into 39 different languages.

The biggest work area for which a single Census field staff member was responsible for was 1.922 million kilometres squared.

For further information on the Census, visit www.abs.gov.au/census For media inquiries, including interview opportunities: National Media Manager, (P) 02 6252 6617 / census.media@ abs.gov.au The ABS is committed to upholding the privacy, confidentiality and security of all the personal information it collects. Read more about our approach to privacy and our privacy policy on the ABS website.

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At 85 years old, Elizabeth Mackinnon is hanging up her sweatband next week as her eight years as a volunteer community exercise leader comes to an end.

Manager of Population Health Lorraine Dubois and other NSW Health staff attended Elizabeth’s class on Monday to thank her for her volunteer work. “Elizabeth is the only community exercise leader left in this region,� said Lorraine. “Next week will be a very sad time for us, and for all those who

attend her class. She conducts very unique programs of gentle exercise for the elderly and NSW Health would like to sincerely thank her for her years of service providing community exercise to Cooma, Berridale and Jindabyne. “She is a great motivator of health and vitality for older people in the community and her exercise classes have been a great way of bonding people together.�

Elizabeth had been a physical education teacher in England before she moved to the area for her retirement.

She approached the then Snowy River Shire Council offering her services, to which they told her that they were in need of exercise classes for the elderly. Having

only worked with children, Elizabeth was unsure of the needs the elderly had when it came to exercising. So she went to Scotland to undertake a course with Dorothy Dobson at the University of Dundee.

Dorothy’s course is well known in the UK and there are no similar courses available in Australia.

Dorothy even came to Australia to guest host some classes here in the region, thanks to her connection with Elizabeth. Almost 100 people attended those particular classes.

So with the confidence to undertake the challenge of exercise for the elderly, Elizabeth began conducting her classes.

She does three classes on a Monday

morning in Cooma, at Werri Nina, The Cooma Ex-Services Club and Yallambee.

She then does a class in Berridale on Tuesdays and one in Jindabyne on Fridays.

Designing very specific classes, Elizabeth says that she would never force anyone to do movements they were uncomfortable with, and that everyone works within their individual bodies and limits.

She has helped many people recovering from surgeries such as hip and knee replacements, to become strong again. “Often the physiotherapy offered to patients after these surgeries is just six weeks and that’s it,� she says. “When they come along to the weekly classes, they get

important on-going support and can continue to keep active and strong.�

Elizabeth does not just instruct verbally, but does all the exercise herself. Now at 85, she says she is getting tired. She also recently lost her husband, and so is moving out of her big house to Mansfield. “I would like to thank all the people who have come along to my classes, I have made many wonderful friendships with them over the years,� says Elizabeth. “I would also like to thank the Cooma ExServices Club who have generously let me use their room free of charge for the past eight years. The Club is extremely generous to the community groups in Cooma and has been very supportive to me.�

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History continues with the third stage of the Berridale poplar planting The third stage of Berridale Poplar Regeneration Project replanting took place on Thursday 24 November 2016, along Middlingbank Road near the intersection with Kiah Lake Road.

In keeping with tradition, Council was assisted with the planting by local school children.

The village of Berridale first established their connection with the avenue of Lombardi Poplar in 1935, when school children from Berridale Public School planted 44 poplars as part of a school project.

The regeneration program commenced in 2014, when it became clear that the avenue of Lombardi Poplars, along Jindabyne

Road, were suffering from age and health issues, along with causing damage to underground infrastructure. To ensure that Berridale’s historical link with the Lombardi Poplar was not lost, Council promised the community that an equal amount of Lombardi Poplars would be planted along the four main approaching roads into Berridale.

Snowy Monaro Regional Council Administrator, Dean Lynch, is extremely proud to continue on with the commitment made from the former Snowy River Council, “Our connection with our towns and villages runs deep throughout the Snowy Monaro Region. It’s

this identity which makes it feel ‘like home’. To be a part of the enactment planting ceremony with the next generation of Berridale school children is sincerely gratifying.”

The first replanting, in 2014, included Mr Kevin Burke, one of the original children from Berridale Public School who participated in the 1935 planting. Mr Burke, along with former Snowy River Mayor, John Cahill, were given the honour of planting the first Lombardi Poplar along the Kosciuszko Road on the approach from Cooma. School children from Berridale Public School and relatives of those children from the 1935

planting attended the ceremony and assisted Council with planting the remaining trees.

In 2015 the project continued, Council was once again assisted by children from Berridale Public School, with Lombardi Poplars planted upon the approach to Berridale from Jindabyne. Now in its third year, planting continued on the approach from Adaminaby.

“The planting of Lombardi Poplars provides an appropriate link between Berridale’s history, its present and now its future. It ensures we remember the activities of those school children from 1935, but more importantly it ensures that the commitment made by Council

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“The efforts of the Berridale Public School who participated in each of the poplar planting ceremonies will be remembered long into our future. Thank you for all those who have been involved throughout this project over the past three years.

We look forward to completing this fantastic project next year”, General Manager, Joseph Vescio.

For further information regarding the Berridale Poplar Regeneration Project or any other Council projects please phone 1300 345 345.

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Youth Frontiers Leadership touch initiative On Wednesday November 16 Monaro High School and St Pats High School took part in a touch football day at the Cooma Showground that was organised by Archie Allen through the Youth Frontier Leadership Program.

The program is about promoting leadership under the supervision of a mentor and to organise an event that will assist an area of the community.

This year, Archie and Mentor Mark Williams decided to have a touch football day to raise money for the local HUB centre in Cooma.

Schools from around the district were invited to take part.

This year there were approximately 50 boys and girls from years 7-10 who participated from Monaro High and St Pats.

The day raised approximately $500.00 for the local HUB centre.

Mentor Mark Williams said he was happy with the success of the day, and praised the effort and commitment Archie displayed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Archie took it upon himself to organise the teams, get the nominations and speak to the school principals as well as organising the Monaro High teams. He was asked to do all the speaking including the organising on the day and the postmatch presentation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He acquitted himself admirably and it was a good learning experience for him. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I know Archie was particularly pleased with the numbers that turned up and it will hopefully lead to more competition between the schools in the future,â&#x20AC;? he said Mr Williams also said the Youth Frontiers program is a great asset to both the students who participate and to the community as a whole. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The actual program itself has a lot of merit and

provides many benefits to the younger people. It helps the studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s confidence primarily and it assists the wider community. The coordinator of the program Trevor Thurling is passionate about the young people and gets a lot of satisfaction from the success of the programâ&#x20AC;? he said.

The event was proudly sponsored by Coles Cooma who donated the barbecue, Mainstreet Clothing in Cooma and Sportspower who supplied prizes for the day.

Donations were also received from the Cooma Stallions Rugby League Club, Monaro Cricket association and the Cooma Touch Football Committee.

Archie would like to thank Darren Steinke, Andrew Hayden,

Hugh Allen and Craig Schofield for assisting in the dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s success.

Winners for the day were the Monaro Rabbits.

Best player of the event for years 9-10 was Liam Rankin who received a Sports power voucher.

Best player of the event for years 7-8 was Will Cahill who received a Sports power voucher.

Lucky player prize went to Leah Rogers

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NOVEMBER 30th, 2016 Would You Like to Work With Us? We have a number of positions currently available including: Water and Wastewater Trainee Communication Officer Aged Care Worker Apprentice Mechanic

FLUSHING OF WATER MAINS Residents are advised that Council will carry out flushing of water mains in Delegate and Bombala. The work is scheduled to commence: DELEGATE – Monday, 5 December 2016 Some minor disruption may occur. Council advises residents that if their water is discoloured as a result of this work, to turn on a tap until the water clears. If the water does not clear after 15 minutes please contact Council on (02) 6458 3555.

For complete information including selection criteria please view our website www.snowymonaro.nsw.gov.au Expressions of Interest should be marked “Confidential Job Application” and sent to Human Resources Officer, Post: PO Box 714, Cooma NSW 2630 OR Email: jobs@snowymonaro.nsw.gov.au

Monaro Regional Libraries Christmas & New Year Schedule Mobile Library Last day Friday 23 December 2016 at Adaminaby First day in 2017 is Monday 6 February at Bredbo & Michelago Cooma Library Closes at 12.30pm Friday 23 December 2016 Re-opens 9.30am Tuesday 3 January 2017

Stronger Community Grants Funding Snowy Monaro Stronger Community Grants Round Two Applications close 4:00pm Thursday 15 December 2016.

Guidelines and Submission Directions for SMCG Round 2 can be found on our website: https://www.snowymonaro.nsw. gov.au/880/Snowy-Monaro-Community-Grants.

Bombala Library Closes 12.30pm Friday 23rd December 2016 Re-opens 11.30am Wednesday 4th January 2017

Volunteer Grants 2016 Funding Provides funding to help volunteers to do their important work. Grants between $1,000 and $5,000 each will allow organisations to buy much needed equipment, such as computers, or help with training volunteers, fuel costs or undertaking background security checks. Closing date: 20 December 2016 - 2:00pm AEDT. Further information: https:// www.dss.gov.au/grants/grants/funding-open-for-application/ volunteer-grants-2016

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CURRENT ROAD WORK If you would like to know what roadworks are currently being undertaken, or where the graders are working, please visit Council’s website www.snowymonaro.nsw.gov.au or phone 1300 345 345.

Burra Road - Burra Creek Bridge has a 15 Tonne Load Limit until further notice WHAT’S HAPPENING 3 December 2016 The Anglican Garden Day .Day begins at 10.00am at Di and Matt Green’s property “ Greenshill” 3 December 2016 Cooma Races Sundowners Cup. Great country race meet including fashions on the fields.

L’Etape Event 3 December 2016 For the first time ever, a Tour de France is coming to Australia.

Not just Australia, but in our very own backyard, here in the NSW Snowy Mountains. L’Etape Australia by le Tour de France will be taking place on Saturday December 3.

Introducing participants, visitors and a worldwide audience to the year round destination, that is the Snowy Monaro Region.

This will however mean there will be slight traffic disruptions on the day of the event. Jump onto the RMS live traffic website to view road closures and traffic restriction information. www.livetraffic.com

20 to 22 of January 2017 -The 43rd Numeralla Folk Festival ~ The Little Festival with the Big Heart ~ The Numeralla Folk Festival is the last traditional “free” folk festival in Australia. Website: http://numeralla.org.au/FolkFestival/.

Meeting Dates The November Council Meeting will be held at Bombala Council Chambers 71 Caveat Street, Bombala from 5.30pm this Wednesday 30 November.

Bombala LRC – 6pm, 7 December in Bombala office Cooma LRC – 6pm, 6 December in Committee Room, Cooma office Snowy River LRC – 4pm, 14 December in Berridale office Council Meeting – 5.30, 21 December in Jindabyne Council Website Subscription Alerts

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Bulldogs, barbequed ducks and wildcats – look back at 2016 and laugh Behind the Lines 2016: The year’s best political cartoons, on show at the Museum of Australian Democracy (MOAD) at Old Parliament House, celebrates the role of political cartoonists in Australia and highlights the power that their drawings have in contributing to our daily political and social discourse.

And what material was on offer in 2016! From doubledissolution election, senate voting reforms, same sex marriage plebiscite and the census here at home, to the Brexit referendum and the US election, Australia’s cartoonists have created thousands of cartoons pillorying, satirising, commentating and providing their own unique insights “Political cartoonists take their art seriously. They get to the heart of issues that are impacting the community, make us laugh, think and question what we hear from our political leaders – all in the space of a single cartoon,” says exhibition curator Tanya Cleary.

The exhibition features a range of masters of cartoon art including Alan Moir, Chris ‘ROY’ Taylor, Chris Downes, David Rowe, David Pope

First Dog on the Moon, Mark Knight, Matt Golding, John Spooner and more from all our major news outlets.

Author and political cartoonist Cathy Wilcox claimed the coveted Political Cartoonist of the Year award as a part of Behind the Lines 2016, making her the first female cartoonist to win the award. An editorial cartoonist for the Sydney Morning Herald, Cathy has been inspiring readers with her daily insights into political life since 1989.

"As each day throws up another feast of political folly to be chewed over and unspun, it can seem as if the cartoons fleet by like so much daily news ephemera, to be forgotten the next day.

For this reason, it's especially gratifying to have my work recognised by the Museum of Australian Democracy for its value over a period of time, and given a life beyond the daily cycle, said Ms Cathy Wilcox.

Ms Daryl Karp, Director of the Museum of Australian Democracy, says that the work of political cartoonists is an inspiring reminder and celebration of Australian democracy.

“Political cartoonists get to push the boundaries and turn our leaders into caricatures that bring to life the questions that most of us should be asking of those that represent us. There are many countries where similar actions would see you censored, jailed or worse.”

Ms Karp says that political cartooning in Australia is changing: “Political cartooning has not been immune to the shift in the media landscape, as print newspapers reduce staff and the way that we consume news changes.

“In a landscape where information is distilled to 140 characters, viral photos and memes, our political cartoonists are well equipped to meet the needs of this change and ensure they remain an essential part of celebrating Australia’s democracy.”

“This is reflected in the work of the cartooning community like Fiona Katauskas, John Spooner, Pat Campbell, Rod Clement and Rocco Fazzari.

This year’s exhibition also confirms the growing trend of ‘pocket’ cartoons placed within stories now replacing the larger editorial page cartoons,” says Ms Cleary.

“This year’s Behind the Lines takes visitors on a political journey of 2016 through this impressive and engaging medium.

The exhibition is not just a chronicle and commentary of the political events of 2016, it is also a tribute to the artists who have asked some tough questions and helped us get through it all with good humour,” says Ms Cleary.

Behind the Lines 2016: The year’s best political cartoons will be open to the public from Wednesday 30 November 2016. A travelling version of the exhibition will also tour the following regional institutions: • Gosford Regional Art Gallery • Grafton Regional Gallery • Parramatta Riverside Theatre • Old Treasury Building Melbourne • Warrnambool Art Gallery • State Library of South Australia The Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House celebrates the spirit of Australian democracy and the power of your voice within it.

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The weekend sees the Snowy Mountains play host to the first L’Etape Australia road cycling event, bringing an influx of tourists and requiring several rolling road closures throughout the area on Saturday December 3.

Due to road closures in the area, Jindabyne Landfill will be open later than scheduled on the day. Jindabyne Landfill will operate 11am to 3pm on December 3 only, returning to regular operating hours on Sunday 4 December 2016. This will allow staff and the public to safely access the site after Kosciuszko Road has officially re-opened.

For more information on road closures for Saturday 3 December day please visit the RMS live traffic website: www.livetraffic.com/ desktop.html#eventinfo

Continuing low inflation and minimal growth in council costs will limit the increase in the general income local councils can recover to 1.5% in 2017-18.

This is lower than last year’s rate peg of 1.8%.

The rate peg is determined by the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) each year and sets the maximum general income NSW councils can collect.

The main component of general income is rates revenue, but it also includes some annual user charges.

It excludes stormwater, waste collection, water and sewerage charges.

Announcing the annual rate peg today, IPART Chair

Peter Boxall said ratepayers would benefit from the modest rate of public sector wages growth in recent years, as well as the continuing low inflationary environment.

This has seen the cost of some items used by councils fall, including fuel, gas and telecommunication services.

IPART determines the rate peg by measuring changes in the Local Government Cost Index (LGCI) that includes changes in the average costs faced by councils, and consideration of a factor to reflect improvements in productivity.

“The Local Government Cost Index increased by 1.47% in the year to

September 2016,” Dr Boxall said.

“Since the rate peg applies to general income in total, and not to individual rate assessments, it is up to each council to determine whether to apply the allowed increase in full and the impact on individual rate assessments.

“Similarly, if councils want to increase their revenue by more than the rate peg they will need to consult with their communities before applying to IPART for a special variation.”Councils wishing to apply for a special rate variation should aim to notify IPART by 9 December 2016.

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Monaro Canine Carnival in Cooma The Monaro Canine Carnival was held over three days last weekend. The atmosphere was a perfect background for the shows, the obedience competitions and the RallyO. Dogs that ranged from the largest and heaviest of all breeds, the St Bernards, Wolhounds and Deerhounds to the most delicate, tiny Chinese Crested, were shown

in the conformation rings. And it was not only the winners who were the grinners.

A Supreme Champion Long haired Dachshund, Jimmy Choo, did well on all days. There were some stunning fox terriers and more bulldogs and St Bernards than have ever visited Cooma before.

We were also blessed with the presence of a legend of the dog world, Elaine Davis ,

Lynda Brandt with Keiramyst Bearded Collies and Jacqui Marshall with her Clanheath Boarder Collies.

who was responsible for the breeding of a beautiful boxer Australian Champion Tonup Quality Street. The boxer was a stunning example of the breed who dominated the show ring at that time.

Some of our visiting canines became champions on the weekend from a dobermann in the show ring to Penny Windlow and her Cavalier King Charles

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The competitions were judged a success by everyone involved. We thank the judges, exhibitors, triallers and performers for coming. It was excellent to see Cooma locals come down to the Showgrounds with welcoming smiles on their faces, to see, to watch and to enjoy.

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St Joeys at Cooba Camp, Berridale

On Monday November 21, 32 excited children from Years 3-6 and two teachers headed off to Cooba Camp for 3 days.

Whist the weather was exceptionally hot on the first two days and freezing

cold and wet on the third, the children had a fantastic time. They played ‘Gladiator’ in the mud, climbed ropes and rock walls, swung from the Giant swing and even leapt off the ‘Leap of

Faith’ platform.

Thank you to the wonderful staff at Cooba Camp for their hospitality and friendliness. As usual, our children were well mannered and respectful. The

instructors at Cooba commented on their positive and resilient approach to everything at camp. We will be back in 2017!

The Cost of Illegal Dumping Did you know a percentage of residential rates and taxes have to be budgeted for the clean-up of illegally dumped items?

Dumping of unwanted goods is illegal, unsightly, and can result in hefty fines or even a prison sentence.

A recent incident of illegal dumping was reported to Council at a location along Black Range Road, Bobundara.

This incident contained asbestos and mixed builders waste and appeared to be the remnants of home renovation works.

The site was assessed and cleaned up by Council staff. A total of 420kg of illegally dumped material was collected,

which was treated as asbestos contaminated product and disposed of at Jindabyne Landfill’s asbestos trench.

This clean-up cost Council in excess of $1500. The actual cost for disposing the material at Jindabyne Landfill (closest site to the incident) would have been just $84, with the cost of asbestos disposal at this facility having decreased in price by $35 per tonne since the alignment of Fees and Charges on 1 August 2016.

The minor cost of disposing this product appropriately leads to the conclusion that dumping of this material was not based on cost but rather on an environmentally and socially irresponsible

attitude.

The current price for asbestos disposal at Snowy Monaro Regional Council’s facilities (both Jindabyne and Cooma) is $200 per tonne.

Council Administrator, Dean Lynch, commented “I’m sure the community will agree that these funds could have been better spent if those responsible had done the right thing and transported and disposed of the material in an appropriate manner.”

The matter is being investigated by Council staff in an attempt to locate those responsible with penalties applicable under the Protection of the

Environment Operations Act 1997 (the POEO Act).

For more information and safety precautions you need to know when working with asbestos visit http:// asbestosawareness.com.au/ Help prevent damage to the environment and reduce risk to human health by reporting illegal dumping to your local Council or the EPA’s Environment Line 131 555.

To read more about Snowy Monaro Regional Council’s latest news, please view our website https://www. snowymonaro.nsw.gov.au or follow Council’s Facebook page.

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New P-Plate laws a timely reminder to keep focus on the roads New road rules that come into effect on December 1 for learner and P-plate drivers are not only sensible for new drivers, but also provide a timely reminder to all drivers to keep their focus on the road, especially in the lead up to the busy holiday driving season, according to driving expert Joel Neilsen.

Neilsen is the head of Safe Drive Training Australia and has over 20 yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; experience as an advanced driver trainer working with police, security professional, car enthusiasts and novice drivers.

The new laws state these learner and P-plate drivers must not use any function at all on their mobile phone while driving or riding motorbikes, even when they are stationary. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I know young people today never seem to have their mobile phone out of their hands but it is not only critical they do not use their phone when driving from a safety point of view, but also from a legal one now,â&#x20AC;? Joel said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;More seasoned drivers can be just as bad and I recommend that no one should use their phone when they are driving. I have taught thousands of drivers through the years, and in

my training, I demonstrate what can happen even in a few seconds when youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve taken your eyes off the road. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I often advise drivers to use a GPS because good brands have features that can help them stay safer, especially when driversâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; concentration to the road can naturally drift off from time to time.

For instance, Navman has various spoken alerts such as school zones, speed alerts and warnings about potentially hazardous conditions ahead, and these warnings can help pull driversâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; attention back on the road.

Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve found having a GPS also gives our younger drivers

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more confidence too because they are better guided on their journey and are prepared for whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ahead, particularly when the Navman features Landmark Guidance which gives them navigation based on what they can see from their windscreens.â&#x20AC;?

Joel Neilsen offers the following practical advice to young drivers while on the roads: 1. Keep your hands off your devices when driving â&#x20AC;&#x201C; this includes your Navman.

2. Know what is around you at all time (this is called situational awareness).

3. When you turn the car on, put your mind into gear.

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5. If you would not do your driving action with a parent or police officer present, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do it in their absence. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Helping drivers stay safer on the roads has always been a priority for Navman, and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re constantly improving our safety features. As we come up to the silly season, we urge drivers to stay focussed on the road as even a momentary distraction can have devastating consequences,â&#x20AC;? Wendy Hammond, country manager, Navman Australia, said.

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Citizen of the Year awards Save the date. The community of Numeralla will celebrate 43 years of folk from the 20th to the 22nd of January 2017.

The Numeralla Folk Festival is the last traditional â&#x20AC;&#x153;freeâ&#x20AC;? folk festival in Australia.

There are no tickets - entertainment and camping are completely free. Visitors and locals all enjoy a long weekend of music, poetry, dance, markets, dips in the river, and yarns around the campfire.

Highlights of the 43rd festival include the Youth Showcase on the Friday night where young musicians from the region will be displaying their musical mastery. There will be bush dances on the Saturday and Sunday nights including, for the first time, a Ceilidh on the Sunday night.

All the usual events will be on - dance and music workshops (all ages and no prior skill required), poetry, and the Sunday

afternoon Blackboard Concert - seasoned professionals and budding artists can chalk their name up to play a couple of songs, recite a poem, spin a yarn or entertain the crowd in any creative way.

Our guest performer this year, Allison Wonderland, is a touring singer, songwriter and musician from Canada who loves busking and performing around Australia.

Sunday morningâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s markets showcase local sustainable produce.

Amble about and sample the fresh food delights, pick up a bargain, listen to some Numeralla bluegrass music, and have a cuppa. After the markets, stay at the hall for the Blackboard Concert.

Numeralla is located 20km east of Cooma in NSW. There are no shops in the village but you can eat and drink heartily from the kitchen, BBQ and bar

at the hall. There are two large campgrounds located at the junction of the Numeralla and Badja Rivers, and a â&#x20AC;&#x153;quietâ&#x20AC;? campground at the tennis courts.

A dedicated band of community volunteers ensure that the campgrounds and hall are ready, the bar is stocked, the BBQ is sizzling, and the kitchen is waiting to tempt everyone with freshly cooked meals and goodies.

The kitchen, BBQ, bar, raffle and t-shirt sales cover the costs of running the festival and allow for a small donation to be given to community groups in the village including the local bushfire brigades, tennis club, and hall.

Numeralla welcomes one-and-all to come along and contribute to the weekend, and soak up the traditional atmosphere of the 43rd Numeralla Folk Festival.

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The Cooma Australia Day committee is calling for nominations for Citizen of the Year awards, to be awarded on Australia Day 2017.

Nomination forms for local Citizen of the Year Awards are now available from: Â&#x2021; SNOWY MONARO SHIRE COOMA OFFICE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 81 Commissioner Street Â&#x2021; COOMA VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 119 Sharp Street Â&#x2021; COOMA LIBRARY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 61 Vale Street To complete an ONLINE NOMINATION FORM go to

www.snowymonaro.nsw.gov.au Award categories include the following: Â&#x2021; Citizen of the Year Â&#x2021; Young Citizen of the Year Â&#x2021; Sportsperson of the Year Â&#x2021; Young Sportsperson of the Year Â&#x2021; Community Event of the Year Â&#x2021; Community Group of the Year Â&#x2021; Artist of the Year Completed nomination forms must be delivered to one of the above locations or posted to: PO Box 714, COOMA NSW 2630.

Nominations close at 5pm Friday, December 16.

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Reductions in developers’ contributions – Why the secrecy?

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C A L L Postman S Emotions seem to be mixed over the death of Fidel Castro at age 90.

The Postman might be showing his age, but he remembers vividly being terrified the world was about to end during the Cuban Missile Crisis.

The Postman may not have been the only primary school kid who believed a nuclear missile was about to blow up the world.

Let’s hope we never have anything like that incident, ever again.

A report in The Daily Telegraph last weekend was scary reading – for those who have family or friends in aged care.

The Tele reported the Australian Skills Quality Authority is concerned aged care homes are hiring staff who can’t speak English or understand medication charts because training establishments are handing out qualifications which don’t cut the mustard.

Editor, As many of your readers will have picked up, the Administrator of Snowy Monaro Regional Council (SMRC), Mr. Dean Lynch, has announced plans to reduce water and sewerage contribution charges levied on developers from November 7, 2016 in a number of “corridors” in the recently amalgamated new Council.

It is impossible for the citizens of the new Shire to assess whether or not this is a good move as all information pertaining to it is shrouded in secrecy.

I am perplexed having just read in SMRC’s business paper for the monthly Council meeting on November 30, 2016 in Bombala that the “Water and Wastewater Developer Servicing Charges” were decided upon in confidential matters on November 7 at the Administrator delegations meeting.

Those present were the Administrator and three (3) staff members, none of whom were the Interim General Manager, Mr Joseph Vescio.

There are financial costs and

benefits to an initiative such as this.

It would appear that the benefits go to the developers and the costs to the community. Yet, the committee recommendations, approved by the Administrator, were that: 1.

‘The item is confidential in accordance with s10(A)(2)(dii) of the Local Government Act because it contains information that would, if disclosed, confer a commercial advantage on a competitor of the council and discussion of the matter in an open meeting would be, on balance, contrary to the public interest.

2. The press and public be excluded from the proceedings of the Council in Closed Session on the basis that these items are considered to be of a confidential nature.

3. That the Minutes and Business Papers including any reports, correspondence, documentation or information relating to such matter be treated as confidential and be withheld from access by the press and public, until such time as the Council resolves

While our local area is pretty well served, there is still an extensive waiting list which means we need more facilities, now, and properly qualified staff to man them.

So when can we expect work to start on the extensions to Yallambee Lodge?

And can we further promote the aged care courses available at our local TAFE so locals can gain the skills and qualifications to be employed locally?

Dr. Colin Stewart-Beardsley Elected Former Councillor on Snowy River Shire Council.

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• Bombala Garden Club will hold its workshop is on today between 6.15pm to 8.45pm. Workshops runs over annual open garden day starting at Di and Matt Green’s ‘Greenshill’ property • The Snowy Region Visitors Centre is Saturday and Sunday. with morning tea at 10am. All green hosting the ‘Over the Hill and Not Too Far thumbs and those after a relaxing time Saturday, December 3 Away’ exhibition by Toni Cary and Mirjam are being encouraged to come along for Algner.

• The L’Etape Australia cycling the day • Patchwork is taking place at Inspire, Write and Educate at 88 Vale Street, event hits the Snowy Mountains with Sunday, December 4 Cooma between 10am and 2pm. Cost is thousands of cyclists expected to $10, for more information call Nicole on compete in the Race and the Ride • It’s time for the Shannon’s Flat categories.

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• The Cooma Races are on at the Ti- Christmas Party at the Shannon’s Flat Tree Racecourse with gates opening at Community Hall from 12pm. Santa will Friday, December 2 make an appearance from 2.30 and help 11am.

• Come explore Tafe Choices Day at hand out presents. Contact Jan Cox on • Youth for Global Peace Inc presents Peace Leadership Training workshops the Cooma campus on Commissioner 6454 5151 for more information. at the Cooma Multicultural Centre at 12 Street between 9am and 1pm.

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It’s a big worry, because aged care is a growth industry and our oldies need and deserve a high level of care.

that the rea-son for confidentiality has passed or become irrelevant.”

I am not aware that Council has a competitor in the levying of developer charges under Section 64 of the NSW Environment Planning and Assessment Act, 1979 nor under Section 94 of the NSW Local Government Act, 1993.

The critical factor in the spurious reasoning in 1-3 above is the “public interest” and the rights of ratepayers and residents to access information on the merits or otherwise of this decision, and as to why this information remains confidential.

I call upon Mr. Lynch to release all reports, correspondence, documentation or information on this matter immediately so that the electorate may be fully informed on the pros and cons of this policy.

Sincerely,

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ABC testing output increase If this testing phase is positive, they will CONSIDER asking for an increase to 400 watts – which will again require a TESTING PERIOD. This is their first concern however, we will eagerly watch to see whether this increase improves our radio reception in the areas of Snowy Mountains Regional Council and the National Snowy Mountains Highway.

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By Lisa Ashurst You know, one of the things I like about living on my own is that I can operate to my own timetable. T his means if I am working on a project I can take breaks when I want to, as opposed to kids wanting to know when you’re going to get dinner and things like that. Basically, my time is not necessarily dictated by a clock.

It means I can have a bite to eat around 10pm if I want to work through till then and that I can go back to whatever it is I’m working on for another hour or so.

This is good.

Just recently I was revamping a set of pricelists for a local group and was so engrossed in it I didn’t really notice how late it was getting until I had finished and looked at the clock.

Late-ish, but not ridiculously so and that’s when I had the bright idea to have a quick look at my Facebook page.

Not the best idea I’ve ever had as there is no such thing as a quick look at Facebook.

While the page loaded I whipped downstairs for a coffee, also not a great idea at that time of night, then back upstairs, promising I’d just do a quick flick through any notifications and whatever had popped up during the day while I was working…

Thing is, notifications were into double numbers and friends and rellies had been busy on Facebook themselves, looking through the amount of new posts, and seeing as I was now on my page, well, naturally I had to check it all out didn’t I! What was I thinking???

Well that’s just it, isn’t it?

Not thinking at all, just hooked into all the stuff on my page and either “Liking”

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or posting comments, replying to other comments etc, etc, etc!

Plus, the coffee was going down really well and I was feeling pumped because the pricelists revamp had gone so well and some downtime on Facebook just felt right.

Cruising, yeah? Uh huh, and so much for “just a quick look”.

Like I said, quick look and Facebook are not words that should appear in the same sentence because they are light years apart and I know this because I’m not the only one I know who has fallen into the same loop here.

And doesn’t time fly when you are having fun? You better believe it.

Two and a half hours can feel like five minutes, especially when your page has been so darned active all day!

Stands to reason though, as we all live fairly active lives and so have a lot to share with each other.

Which is a good thing! Except when you go to your page later in the night to catch up because it’s been around 48 hours since you last visited.

Then all that activity is so not good because you just keep going. And then it’s 2.15 in the morning!

Sure, I could have left it till a more reasonable hour the following day but hey, I was already on my computer and the coffee had kicked in and I swear I had no idea just how late it was and I would really like to be able to say that’s the last time I do something that crazy again.

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Editor, On October 16 2016 the Cooma ABC 1602 AM radio transmitter, owned by Broadcast Australia P/L, was increased from its normal output of 50 watts to 200 watts.

This transmitter actually has a rating of 400 watts – not 800 as I stated earlier - my apologies for this error.

This is an initial step.

The ABC is TESTING the effect of this change on the SPECTRUM (other Radio stations broadcasting near and far.)

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SMGS Year 6 Graduation Dinner Last week the SMGS Junior School held a wonderful celebration at Rydges Horizons for its Year 6 cohort who will be progressing to the Senior School in 2017.

Head of Junior School, Mr Scott Frize, while reflecting on the evening, said, “We were able to share a special night with our graduating Year 6 students and their families. As a staff, represented by our Principal, Junior School staff, specialist teachers, School Captains and Junior School Captain, we celebrated the last seven years of the students’ schooling while wishing them the very best for their schooling years ahead. The night was relaxed and, most of all, was fun and memorable for our students.

They were dressed resplendently and behaved impressively

as they soaked up the atmosphere while enjoying each other’s company. I always enjoy sharing this special occasion with Year 6 as their class teacher.”

In his address to the 2017 Year 7 cohort, Mr Frize commented on the group’s close relationship that has been built over the last seven years, saying, “One of the joys of being a teacher within our Junior School is watching individuals grow; but more importantly, watching individuals grow while belonging to something more, and in this case belonging to a cohort of peers that are genuine friends.”

We wish the SMGS Year 6 students the very best as they progress to the Senior School, where new and exciting learning opportunities await them.

Top left: Cutting the cake.

Above: SMGS 2017 Year 7 Cohort.

Left: Head of Junior School Mr Scott Frize with the class of 2016.

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Snowlinerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Vietnamese tour continues into Ho Chi Minh city Population of Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) 23 million, total in Vietnam 75 million. Average house is 4 x 12 metres and average size land is 60sq metres. Can be three to four generations in one house so our guide tells us can be quite noisy.

There are 54 different groups of people in Vietnam. Education is free for primary school students only but there was mention of having to pay $50 US per student for insurance.

Talking about insurance a scooter is $5 US per year but probably does not cover you for anything. Toan told us of his father-in-law being hit and killed in a scooter accident but as the other driver was a government employee there was no compensation.

With insurance, if they pay, the compensation is $500 US for the scooter and $500 US for death of driver. No cover for passengers.

The strangest sight seen was a man sitting inside a wheelbarrow while driving his scooter.

We did ask Toan how he was going to get 12 tins of formula and six bags of milk powder home and he says 'no problem' Number one rice growing country is between Vietnam, Thailand and India. 80 per cent of the rice grown in the Mekong Delta is exported, three crops a year can be grown here, while only

one crop a year in the north.

It is amazing the varieties of rice, at markets we have probably seen around 15 varieties.

We are divided up into three groups to make our way to our boat and home for the next seven nights. Only 18 in our group so lots of room to move around in the vehicle - we stay in this group for all touring which is great. We stop at a local restaurant for the 'happy room' and low and behold we have been here before.

Turning across the traffic I see a man with a little yellow flag waving it around to stop the traffic so this full size coach can cross five lanes of traffic - no lane markings of course.

Talking about coaches, if they import the coach it is worth $350-400,000 US. If they import as spare parts and assemble in Vietnam the same vehicle is worth $200-250,000 US. Import duties on vehicles is around 250 per cent.

Our guide, Thine, has also told us about requirements for jobs, too short no job, bad teeth no job, wrong family name no job.

A safety talk is given shortly after boarding and instructions on fitting and wearing life jackets, then we are told if there is an issue don't jump overboard as they would have to pick us up back in Saigon or closer to the mouth of the river as the

currents are so strong.

Numerous barges are making their way downstream loaded with sand.

If the sand is white it is for construction work, if dark it is for gardening.

The loads are so heavy there is not much of the barge above water level.

Monday has us boarding sampans and making our way through the floating markets where many locals make their purchases, there are even floating petrol stations.

Next stop along the smaller canals of Cai Be is An Kiet House, a traditional Vietnamese home and garden, to see what they can do with rice, here they pop it and make a candy with coconut milk and durian (described by locals as the fruit that smells like hell but tastes like heaven). Tamarin was also popped. One older lady would sit for eight hours or more making rice paper for the spring rolls. Also at this stop was snake wine that some amongst us tried â&#x20AC;&#x201C; no not me! And the python that Gerald and Ada had their photo with.

In the afternoon we went through Sa Dec canals visiting one of the older residences Huynh Thuy Le House, a late 19th century home - with beautiful timber furniture inside.

With 3-500 tourists visiting per day at $1 US each it is not a bad income for the 'poor'. This home

is reportedly where the French novelist Marguerite Duras wrote The Loving.

A local brick factory was a stop and they certainly work here - $5 US per day being earned.

Local Mekong River clay is forced through the extruder, cut and dried then placed by hand into kilns for cooking.

Many ladies were pushing wheelbarrows around with loads of bricks. It seemed that the men packed them in the kiln and the ladies unpacked.

The heat source is obtained from burning rice husks, then the ashes are used for fertilizer. When you see what they do with one item of fruit or one grain of rice it makes you realise how wasteful our

society is. On our way back to the Mekong Navigator we are served a tray of local fruits and coconut juice.

Visiting a doctor is very expensive so traditional methods are used ginger for stomach complaints. We tasted local ginger at Cai Be and it is nothing like our ginger. Gerald actually had a ginger tea last night with large strips of thinly sliced ginger and honey.

Just back from another tour around the countryside, via sampan again.

First visit was to Evergreen Island.

One generation had 13 children, next had three (one boy and two girls). The eldest son is always expected to look after his parents. Crops

of chillies, bananas, some sort of bean and other unrecognisable vegetables were being grown. The ground was very wet and slippery in places but no falls this time.

All family members sleep on the one bed under mosquito nets. There were 12-15 children here and many were given little gifts.

The question was asked why the children were not at school, apparently they are on a weeks holiday.

Matt weaving was demonstrated and then we were taken on a bicycle tut tut ride, a bit hairy with trucks and cars coming at you, weaving from one side of the road to the other and I was the lead vehicle, I did say my prayers at

one stage! We visited a Cao Dai temple, minority religion, which was in the background of the napalm girl's famous photo.

And our next and last stop was at a fish farm with over 120,000 fish in one tank and 160,000 in another. Value at time of sale, for the smaller tank, $15-25,000 US. They feed them twice a day with pellets.

Sometimes there are so many fish as they grow they start to die, never mind they just scoop out the dead ones and eat them! Most meals are cooked with ginger to settle the stomach!!

Our Vietnamese guide has left us and tomorrow we pick up a Cambodian guide.

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Rachel and Stacey have been cake decorating for more than 10 years. Rachel started her previous cake decorating business, Contemplating Cakes, over 10 years ago, specialising in highly decorated cakes including wedding cakes, celebration cakes, and novelty sculpted cakes. Stacey has also had a business previous to Whisk & Coco called Mavis n Cakes, and is very well known for her scrumptious cupcakes. Stacey used to attend many big reputable market days and is still receiving requests for her to exhibit to this day.

The pair were introduced to one another two years ago whilst working at Sundance Bakehouse, Jindabyne.

They are now inseparable, best of friends and partners in crime.

Stacey and Rachel became unofficial partners within Contemplating Cakes about eight months ago, and soon realised they were ready to take the next step and really showcase their passion for baking and decorating cakes.

They felt a combination of both a cafe and a cake parlour would be something quite unique, and would make a successful business. The decision to open in

Berridale was for multiple reasons.

Financially it made sense, as they could afford to own their building as opposed to renting, and they feel that Berridale is really going ahead. With the winery and a number of great art galleries surrounding them, there is a fabulous vibe growing in Berridale and they are excited to be a part of this supportive growing community.

Over the coming weeks Whisk & Cocoa will have all kinds of celebration cakes made to order and a few available at short notice too. They have fantastic cafe food, with a menu that is full of wholesome options ranging from favourites such as eggs benedict for breakfast, their signature slow cooked pulled beef roll and a fresh selection of chicken wraps are proving to be in high demand.

Stacey canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t keep up with the amazing range of crepes, the Peri Peri crepe is ridiculously popular.

The range of cafe cakes are getting many tastebuds excited, and the premium vanilla soft serve ice-cream is proving extremely popular with both the little and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;bigâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; kids. They are using ONA Coffee, which is owned by world champion barista Sasa Sestic. It is a beautiful full-bodied smooth coffee and everyone is raving about the quality.

But itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not just the quality cakes, food and coffee; it is the atmosphere Rachel and Stacey have created within the space. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We really took a lot of time to be just as passionate with the look and feel of the interior of the

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University of the Third Age Greetings to all our members of U3A As we are all gearing up for Christmas I just wish to remind you that an invitation is extended to our members to A GET TOGETHER ON THURSDAY 8th DECEMBER AT 2PM AT ‘THE SHED FOR CHRISTMAS AFTERNOON TEA. I am encouraging members from the different groups to being a “SHOW AND TELL” so we can have a look at what is happening in our classes. I can assure you that will be quite surprised a the talented people’s work.

In the typical country style, we request that you please bring a small plate of what you fancy and we will provided the coffee and tea and cool drinks.

Looking forward to seeing you all at ‘the Shed” on that day.

MUSIC APPRECIATION What a splendid job Jackie has done for such a long time as tutor in Musical appreciation on the 1st Saturday afternoon of the month. It is so relaxing, I call it my time out for an hour and half to listen to the variety of music Jackie presents for our enjoyment, entertainment and education. We have had young singers from Cooma High School showing us that talent abounds in Cooma. We have listened to the classics, Spanish guitar and 1920’s music. Such a variety of music. We have been shown a classic collection of wind instruments, watched dads of ballets (thanks to dear Gordon Roberts who is no ;anger with us) we miss his presence.

Jackie has been recuperating from a nasty knee infection and has written the following message for us.

“Thank you for your good attendance on Saturday 5th of this month at our final afternoon of Music Appreciation for this year. We very much enjoyed Glenyss’ presentation of excerpts from Mozart’s “the marriage of Figaro”. She always give us vivid descriptions of the different parts and Glenn’s has always given us snippets of her travels overseas, going to opera etc on the continent. We then had a lovely afternoon tea (as usual) with bubbles!

Thank you too for all your good wishes in the card you all wrote in.

I thoroughly enjoyed listening to “Mozart fits everything” when I went home and so did our resident magpie, who sat outside on a branch listening to the beautiful music and warbling along throughout the who disc. Indeed a special moment.

We will all meet again next year for more lovely music experiences and I will keep you posted on my plans for that, our 10th anniversary together.

I did tell folk at the last afternoon that 2017 will be my last year of facilitating U3A Music appreciation, but I hope there just might be someone out there (doesn’t have to be a member) who will be able to continue this popular course.

Jackie” Well that will round us up for 2016 and I look forward to continuing the column in 2017.

NEWS

Wednesday November 30, 2016

Monaro art group workshops wrapping up The Monaro Art Group’s weekly workshops are wrapping up for their final term of the year. Meeting every Monday at 10am, the class is an opportunity to bring together local artists for friendship, learning and one on one assistance with their projects.

Sylvia Wall is the teacher and can cater for anyone, from beginners to those who are already proficient artists. Having graduated from the National Arts School in Sydney in 1971, Sylvia has been teaching art in the region for many years.

She has previously taught at Monaro High School and TAFE in Cooma.

“I really like to see the variety of styles and approaches taken by all of my students,” she says.

“They all work differently, and I like to encourage that. We don’t sit down and all do the same task each week, I find that quite dull. The workshop is more of an opportunity for the participants to bring along their

own individual works and spend time on them.”

“I do like to throw in something different from time to time just to show them different techniques. For example, last week we did monoprinting.”

Sylvia says that they also do life drawings from time to time. She believes it is a very beneficial exercise and did many while she was studying.

“I really love seeing the each different approach of each student, whether they produce something very realistic, abstract or something in between, they all have a different take on it.”

Sylvia says that it is sometimes difficult to find models willing to pose for the life drawings, particularly for nude ones.

“If anyone is interested in posing nude for us, I would please encourage them to get in touch. It does pay quite well also.”

Lilibet Stephens has been

coming to Sylvia’s workshops for about 10 years.

“I love them,” she says.

“It is something to look forward to every week. I love the people too. I think that artists are very generous people and it is just a lovely community.”

“It also gives me the opportunity to explore my latest thought about art. It is really good for your brain.”

“I believe that art is a journey into yourself. You have to face who you are and accept yourself. You are also never lonely if you are an artist because you always have that next creative project in mind. I think that creative spirit is life’s best companion.”

Treasurer of the Monaro Art Group, Katie Monticone, is also a participant in the weekly workshops.

“Sylvia is really good at picking up on what direction you want to go in and your particular style. That is a great

asset in a teacher.”

“I also enjoy coming to the workshops because art is about learning until you die, and we are always learning new things here.”

The workshops are $35 per week, and you must also be a Monaro Art Group member, which costs $25 annually.

To be free in their creativity, artists often like to make a bit of a mess, in fact the messier the better. However, with their classes currently taking place in the Raglan Gallery, the artists have to be very careful not to create any mess in the gallery space.

The Monaro Art Group is appealing to the community to ask for a large space in which they can create their work freely and comfortably. If you have a space that would be appropriate, or if you would like more information about the workshops, please contact Katie on 6452 3797.

Left: Sylvia Wall demonstrating monoprinting at last week’s Monaro Art Group weekly workshop.

Above: Lilibet Stephens has been attending the workshop for about 10 years.

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SIR WILLIAM HUDSON

MEMORIAL CENTRE AGED CARE FACILITY

The annual Ando Arts and Craft Exhibition was held at the Ando Hall last Sunday.

There was plenty of choice for anyone looking for Christmas gifts.

Checking out the arts and crafts were, from left, Christine, Rhonda, Jenny, Julieanne and Delma, Ando potters.

Thank you to the organisers who were involved in SWHMC’s recent Memorial Service; Farhad for conducting the service, Belinda and Monica for their beautiful readings, Sandra and Judith for the tasteful decorations, Jess and the residents who so lovingly prepared the memory candles and Glenn for presenting them.

Although you as a family may lose a loved one while they are a resident in our care, our team has to say goodbye to many more residents, and the service paid respect to both family and the staff at the Centre.

As Farhad said “When you care for the aged and the dying you have the privilege of bestowing dignity on another human being in their last day” and we thank our team at SWHMC for the kindness they show to our residents not only in their final days, but each and every day.

Each family was given a small decorated candle to burn and reflect on the life of their departed family member.

Have you considered having Christmas lunch with your family member at SWHMC? Please contact reception on 6452 3588 to discuss your family bookings.

Last year’s lunch was sensational!

The Annual General Meeting was held last Thursday with all current Board members being re-elected unopposed.

Thank you to the family members who turned up for the meeting, and we look forward to seeing a strong family and community representation at next year’s meeting.

The SWHMC December calendar is very busy so please make a note the Resident’s and family Christmas party is 2pm Thursday 15th, and the Residents and representatives meeting 2pm Thursday 22nd December, as well as outings to the library, Christmas Barn, and Ex-services Club and a shopping afternoon.

The arts and crafts made a very colourful display in the Ando hall last Sunday.

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7.30 David Attenborough’s Mountain Lions: Life On The Edge. (PG) 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. (M) Benson is put in a tough spot.

10.30 Blue Bloods. (M) 11.30 WIN’s All Australian News.

6.00 Family Feud. 6.30 Everyday Gourmet. 7.00 WIN News. 8.00 Ent. Tonight.

8.30 Studio 10. 11.00 The Talk. 12.00 Dr Phil. (PG) 1.00 The Living Room. (PG) 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 GCBC. 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 My Market Kitchen. 4.00 Ben’s Menu. 4.30 Bold. (PG) 5.00 News.

6.00 WIN News.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 The Living Room.

Final. (PG) 9.00 Have You Been Paying Attention? Final. (M) 10.00 Movie: Fat Pizza Vs Housos. (2014) (MA15+)

6.00 Fishing Edge. 6.30 Everyday Gourmet. 7.00 RPM. 8.00 Family Feud. 8.30 Weekend Feast. 9.30 St10.

12.00 The Living Room.

Final. (PG) 1.30 Life Inside The Markets. (PG) 2.00 Sara’s Australia Unveiled.

2.30 GCBC. 3.00 iFish. 4.00 Places We Go With Jennifer Adams. 4.30 A Taste Of Travel. 5.00 News. 6.00 Territory Cops. (PG) 6.30 Scorpion. (PG) 7.30 MacGyver. (M) 8.30 Hawaii Five-0. (M) 9.30 Hawaii Five-0.

10.30 To Be Advised. 11.30 48 Hours. (M)

6.00 Mass. 6.30 Hillsong.

7.00 Joseph Prince. 7.30 Joel Osteen. 8.00 Fishing Australia. 8.30 Everyday Gourmet. 9.00 Car Torque.

9.30 St10. 12.00 All 4 Adventure. 1.00 The Offroad Adventure Show. 2.00 4x4 Adventures. 3.00 iFish. 3.30 RPM GP. 4.00 RPM. 5.00 News. 6.00 Family Feud: Sunday. 6.30 All-Star Family Feud. 7.30 Modern Family.

(PG) 8.30 Movie: The Fault In Our Stars. (2014) (M) 11.05 To Be Advised. 11.30 Motor Racing. Formula 1.

Round 21. Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Race.

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

12.00 Dr Phil. 1.00 Bondi Vet. 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 Alive And Cooking. 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 My Market Kitchen. 4.00 Ben’s Menu.

4.30 Bold. 5.00 News. 6.00 WIN News. 6.30 The Project.

7.30 All-Star Family Feud. (PG) 8.30 Life In Pieces. (PG) 9.30 The Odd Couple. (PG) Oscar tries to live up to Murph’s reputation.

10.30 To Be Advised. 11.30 WIN’s All Australian News.

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

12.00 Dr Phil. 1.00 Bondi Vet. 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 Alive And Cooking. 3.00 Judge Judy. 3.30 My Market Kitchen. 4.00 Ben’s Menu.

4.30 Bold. 5.00 News. 6.00 WIN News. 6.30 The Project.

7.30 Modern Family. (PG) 8.30 NCIS. (M) Dr Taft is assigned surgical duty on Gibbs’ suspect.

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

(M) 11.30 WIN’s All Australian News.

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6.00 WorldWatch. 6.30 Soccer. UEFA Champions League. Matchday 5. 9.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Classical Destinations. 3.00 Pumeza.

3.30 Stories From Home.

4.00 Stories From Home.

4.30 I Bought My Own Rainforest. 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Ainsley Harriott’s Street Food. (PG) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 World’s Busiest Railway.

8.40 Miniseries: Tutankhamun. (M) 9.35 24 Hours In Emergency.

(M) 10.30 SBS News. 11.00 The Five. (M) 11.55 Movie: A Family. (2010) (M)

6.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 The World’s Most Expensive Stolen Paintings. 3.05 Tales From The Bush Larder. 3.35 SBS Flashback. 3.40 The Sixties. 4.35 The British. Final.

5.30 Letters And Numbers.

6.00 Ainsley Harriott’s Street Food. (PG) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Heston’s Great British Food.

8.30 Peter Kuruvita’s Coastal Kitchen.

9.00 My Restaurant In India.

Final. 9.30 Outlander. (MA) 10.30 SBS News. 11.00 Sex Toys: Frisky Business.

(MA15+) 11.55 Movie: Whisky With Vodka. (2009) (M)

6.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Kardiyarlu Kangurnu. (PG) 2.30 Protecting Manuwangku.

3.00 The Point Review. 3.30 Ottolenghi’s Mediterranean Island Feast. 4.30 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Ainsley Harriott’s Street Food.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 David Attenborough’s Wild Singapore: Urban Wild.

8.30 Movie: Charlie Wilson’s War. (2007) (M) Tom Hanks, Amy Adams.

10.25 SBS World News Late Edition. 11.00 Ethnic Business Awards.

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

1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Small Business Secrets. 2.30 Figure Skating. ISU Grand Prix. Women’s Singles and Pairs competitions. 3.35 Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2016.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Secrets Of Britain: Secrets Of Selfridges.

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

10.20 The Legacy. (M)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.30 Soccer. EPL. Liverpool v Sunderland. Replay.

12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Basketball.

NBL. Round 8. Cairns Taipans v New Zealand Breakers. 5.00 Small Business Secrets. 5.35 Nazi Megastructures. Final. 6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 This Is Greece With Michael Scott: Northern And Central Greece.

8.30 Egypt’s Lost Queens.

9.30 Miniseries: The Hollow Crown. (M) 11.45 Among The Believers. (M)

6.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 André Rieu: Falling In Love In Maastricht. 3.00 Britain’s Oldest Family Businesses.

(PG) 4.00 Coasts Of Ireland. 5.00 The Incredible Spice Men. 5.30 Letters And Numbers.

6.00 Ainsley Harriott’s Street Food.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 The Supervet. (PG) 8.30 O.J. Simpson: Made In America. (M) Part 2 of 5.

10.20 Cyberwar: Stuxnet The Digital Weapon.

10.50 SBS World News Late Edition. 11.20 The World Game. 11.50 Rectify.

6.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Celtic Woman: Fan Favourites. 3.00 Trawlermen. 3.35 Curing Alzheimer’s. (PG) 4.30 The Burrowers. 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Ainsley Harriott’s Street Food. 6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? David Wenham. (PG) 8.30 First Contact.

Part 1 of 3.

9.30 Exodus: Our Journey To Europe. (M) 10.40 SBS World News Late Edition. 11.10 Lilyhammer.

(M) 12.05 Movie: Even The Rain. (2010) (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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TUESDAY

7.00 Spicks And Specks.

7.30 Seconds From Disaster. (PG) 8.20 The Checkout. (PG) 8.30 Murdered By My Boyfriend. (M) 9.30 Big Bad Love. (M) 10.00 Video Killed The Radio Star. (PG) 10.25 Peep Show.

10.55 Class.

11.40 Small Teen, Big World. (M)

7.00 Spicks And Specks.

7.30 Seconds From Disaster. (PG) 8.20 The Checkout. (PG) 8.30 Hard Quiz. (PG) 9.00 Black Books. (PG) 9.25 Comedy Showroom. (M) 9.55 The Spoils Of Babylon. (M) 10.20 Peep Show.

10.45 Comedy Next Gen. 11.45 Live At The Apollo.

7.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 7.30 Seconds From Disaster. (PG) 8.20 The Checkout. (PG) 8.30 Other People’s Breast Milk. (PG) 9.20 Raped. (MA15+) 10.20 Peep Show. (M) 10.50 The IT Crowd: The Internet Is Coming.

11.40 Sun, Sex And Suspicious Parents.

7.00 Spicks And Specks.

7.30 Highway Thru Hell.

Final. (M) 8.15 Would I Lie To You? (PG) 8.45 Rosehaven. (PG) 9.15 Live At The Apollo. (M) 10.00 Comedy Next Gen. 11.00 The IT Crowd: The Internet Is Coming. (M) 11.50 Video Killed The Radio Star. (PG) 12.15 Black Books. (PG)

7.00 Spicks And Specks.

7.30 Stan Lee’s Superhumans. Final.

8.10 No Strings Attached.

Premiere.

8.30 Louis Theroux’s Weird Weekends. (MA15+) 9.20 The Girl Who Became Three Boys. (M) 10.05 No Strings Attached.

10.15 Inside Amy Schumer.

10.35 Sexy Beasts.

11.05 Late Programs.

7.00 Spicks And Specks.

7.30 Class.

8.20 No Strings Attached. (M) 8.30 Humans.

9.20 Revenge Porn. (M) 10.10 Inside Amy Schumer.

10.30 Sexy Beasts.

11.00 Dating The H*Bomb. (M) 11.30 The Girl Who Became Three Boys. (M) 12.20 First Dates UK.

7.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 7.30 Seconds From Disaster. (PG) 8.20 No Strings Attached. (M) 8.30 Good Game. (M) 9.00 The Agony Of… (M) 9.30 Love Hotel. (MA15+) 10.45 Inside Amy Schumer. (M) 11.10 Sexy Beasts. (PG) 11.40 Humans.

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6.25 House Of Anubis.

6.50 BtN Newsbreak.

7.00 Horrible Histories.

7.30 Deadly 60.

8.00 Degrassi: The Next Generation. (PG) 8.20 Adventure Time.

The guys crave apple pie.

8.45 Stoked. Lo decides to become a vegetarian.

9.05 Heart And Soul.

9.30 Rage. (PG) 10.35 Close.

6.25 House Of Anubis.

6.50 BtN Newsbreak.

7.00 Horrible Histories.

7.30 Deadly 60.

8.00 Degrassi: The Next Generation. (PG) 8.20 Adventure Time.

Zombies threaten the Land of Ooo. 8.45 Stoked.

9.05 Heart And Soul.

9.30 Rage. (PG) 10.35 Close.

6.20 Nowhere Boys: Two Moons Rising.

6.50 BtN Newsbreak.

7.00 Horrible Histories.

7.30 Deadly 60.

8.00 Degrassi: The Next Generation. (PG) 8.20 Adventure Time.

8.45 Stoked.

9.05 Lanfeust Quest. (PG) 9.30 Sword Art Online. (PG) 9.55 K-On! 10.15 Close.

6.25 House Of Anubis.

6.50 Kick.

6.55 The Adventures Of Figaro Pho. 7.00 Horrible Histories.

7.30 Deadly 60.

8.00 Degrassi: The Next Generation. (PG) 8.20 Adventure Time.

8.45 Stoked. Six teenage surfers work at a resort.

9.05 Heart And Soul.

9.35 Close.

6.25 House Of Anubis. (PG) 6.50 Kick.

6.55 The Adventures Of Figaro Pho. 7.00 Horrible Histories. (PG) 7.30 Deadly 60.

8.00 Degrassi: The Next Generation. (PG) 8.20 Adventure Time.

8.45 Stoked. The guys have a rare weekend off.

9.05 Heart And Soul.

9.30 Rage. (PG)

6.25 House Of Anubis. (PG) 6.35 House Of Anubis.

6.50 BtN Newsbreak.

7.00 Horrible Histories.

7.30 Nowhere Boys: Two Moons Rising. (PG) 8.00 Degrassi: The Next Generation. (PG) 8.20 Adventure Time.

8.45 Stoked.

9.05 Heart And Soul.

9.30 Rage. (PG) 10.35 Close.

6.25 House Of Anubis.

6.50 BtN Newsbreak.

7.00 Horrible Histories. (PG) 7.30 Deadly 60.

8.00 Degrassi: The Next Generation. (PG) 8.20 Adventure Time.

Finn learns about a legendary text.

8.45 Stoked.

9.05 Heart And Soul. (PG) 9.30 Rage. (PG) 10.35 Close.

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6.30 Bargain Hunt.

7.30 Doc Martin. (PG) Aunt Joan begins a relationship s with someone younger.

8.30 Lewis. (M) Lewis and Hathaway investigate after a parcel bomb explodes e in Oxford.

10.30 Air Crash Investigation: The Final Push. (PG) A Tokyo crash landing is investigated.

11.30 Bargain Hunt.

6.00 SCU: Serious Crash Unit. (PG) 6.30 Bargain Hunt.

7.30 Father Brown. (M) 8.30 Murdoch Mysteries.

(M) Detective Murdoch is called out to a remote house when one of the guests, Jacob Oliver, is murdered.

10.30 Air Crash Investigation. (PG) 11.30 Mr Selfridge. (PG)

6.30 Bargain Hunt.

7.30 Martin Clunes And A Lion Called Mugie. (PG) 8.30 Selling Houses Australia. A couple tries to sell their house, which lacks street appeal and an eyecatching front entrance.

10.30 Escape To The Country.

11.30 Best Houses Australia.

12.00 Bargain Hunt.

6.00 Movie: Raising Helen.

(2004) (PG) Kate Hudson, Abigail Breslin.

8.30 Movie: Notting Hill.

(1999) (M) Julia Roberts, Hugh Grant, Richard McCabe. The simple life of an English bookshop owner changes after a celebrity enters his shop.

11.00 Air Crash Investigation. (PG) 12.00 The Border. (PG)

6.00 The Zoo. 6.30 Animal Airport. (PG) 7.00 Dog Patrol. (PG) 7.30 Escape To The Country. Denise Nurse helps a retired couple.

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

10.30 Nick Knowles’ Original Features.

11.30 House Wreck Rescue. (PG)

6.30 Bargain Hunt.

7.30 Rosemary & Thyme.

(PG) The sleuths are caught in a strange ritual.

8.30 Foyle’s War. (M) After discovering a black-market fuel racket, Sam poses as a driver and goes undercover at the local petrol depot.

10.45 Air Crash Investigation: Mid Air Landing. (PG) 11.45 Bargain Hunt.

6.00 Crash Investigation Unit. (PG) 6.30 Bargain Hunt.

7.30 The Indian Doctor. (PG) 8.30 Endeavour. (M) While under suspension, Morse recuperates at the home of a friend. Thursday investigates a bus conductor’s murder.

10.30 The Border. (PG) 11.30 Bargain Hunt.

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6.00 American Pickers. (PG) 7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG) 7.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 8.30 Movie: Captain America: The First Avenger. (2011) (M) Chris Evans, Hayley Atwell. A young man is transformed into a hero.

11.00 America’s Hardest Prisons. (M)

6.00 American Pickers.

(PG) The boys tour the East Coast.

7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG) Rick considers purchasing a sub.

7.30 World’s Craziest Fools. (PG) Hosted by Mr T. 8.30 Family Guy. (M) Peter and Lois join the antivaxxer movement after they decide not to have Stewie vaccinated.

10.30 American Dad! (M)

7.30 Movie: The Waterboy.

(1998) (PG) Adam Sandler, Kathy Bates. A simpleminded man becomes a star gridiron player.

9.30 Movie: Ted. (2012) (MA15+) Mark Wahlberg, Mila Kunis. A teddy bear brought to life courtesy of a child’s wish, manages to cause his now adult owner problems.

11.30 Defiance. (M)

6.30 Movie: Shanghai Noon. (2000) (PG) Jackie Chan, Owen Wilson.

An imperial guard tries to rescue a princess.

8.45 Movie: Shanghai Knights. (2003) (M) Jackie Chan, Owen Wilson. An ex-imperial guard searches for his father’s killer.

11.15 1000 Ways To Die. (MA15+)

6.10 Seinfeld. (PG) George builds a bed underneath his desk.

6.40 Movie: Remember The Titans. (2000) (PG) Denzel Washington, Will Patton.

9.00 Movie: Underworld.

(2003) (MA15+) Kate Beckinsale, Scott Speedman. A vampire falls for a werewolf.

11.30 1000 Ways To Die. (MA15+)

6.00 American Pickers. (PG) 7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG) 7.30 Motorway Patrol. (PG) 8.30 Australia’s Deadliest: Australia’s Deadliest Shark Coast. Return.

(PG) A look at Western Australia’s fear of sharks.

9.30 Movie: Underworld: Evolution. (2006) (MA15+) Kate Beckinsale.

11.40 Bad Ink. (PG)

6.00 American Pickers. (PG) 7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG) 7.30 Highway Patrol. (PG) 8.00 Motorway Patrol. (PG) 8.30 Ice Road Truckers.

(M) The truckers deliver to diamond mines.

9.30 Movie: Underworld: Rise Of The Lycans.

(2009) (MA15+) Rhona Mitra, Michael Sheen.

11.15 Counting Cars. (M)

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6.00 Regular Show. (PG) 6.30 Adventure Time. (PG) 7.00 The Middle. (PG) Brick asks Mike to teach him gridiron terminology.

7.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 9.00 Movie: A Walk Among The Tombstones. (2014) (MA15+) Liam Neeson, Dan Stevens. An ex-cop is hired by a drug dealer.

11.30 Baggage Battles.

6.00 Regular Show. (PG) 6.30 Adventure Time. (PG) 7.00 The Middle. (PG) 7.30 RBT. (PG) 8.30 Movie: Star Trek. (2009) (M) Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto.

The Enterprise embarks on a rescue mission.

11.00 Two And A Half Men. (PG) 11.30 Two And A Half Men. (M)

6.00 Movie: Madagascar.

(2005) (PG) Ben Stiller, Chris Rock.

7.45 Movie: Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix. (2007) (PG) Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint.

Harry returns for his fifth year at Hogwarts.

10.30 Movie: Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters.

(2013) (MA15+) Jeremy Renner, Gemma Arterton.

6.00 Movie: Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa. (2008) (PG) Ben Stiller, Chris Rock.

7.45 Movie: Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince. (2009) (PG) Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson. Harry comes into possession of a potions book.

10.45 Movie: Daybreakers.

(2009) (MA15+) Ethan Hawke.

7.20 Movie: Meet Dave.

(2008) (PG) Eddie Murphy, Elizabeth Banks.

9.15 Movie: Head Of State. (2003) (M) Chris Rock, Bernie Mac, Dylan Baker. After a presidential candidate dies during a campaign, an AfricanAmerican politician is selected to replace him.

11.05 Two And A Half Men. (PG)

6.00 Regular Show. (PG) 6.30 Adventure Time. (PG) 7.00 The Middle. (PG) 7.30 Science Of Stupid. (M) Hosted by Richard Hammond.

8.00 Top Gear: Middle East Special. (PG) 9.30 Movie: Body Of Lies.

(2008) (MA15+) Leonardo DiCaprio, Russell Crowe.

A CIA agent infiltrates a network of terrorists.

6.00 Regular Show. (PG) 6.30 Adventure Time. (PG) 7.00 The Middle. (PG) 7.30 Outback Wrangler: Big Croc. (PG) 8.30 Movie: Beverly Hills Cop III. (1994) (M) Eddie Murphy, Judge Reinhold.

A detective investigates an amusement park.

10.30 Two And A Half Men. (PG) 11.30 South Beach Tow. (M)

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6.30 Friends. (PG) 7.30 Agatha Christie’s Poirot. (PG) 8.30 DCI Banks. (MA15+) After an officer is murdered while responding to a call, it is discovered the house in question is the lair of a serial killer.

9.30 The Brokenwood Mysteries. (M) 11.30 Silent Witness. (MA15+)

6.30 Friends. (PG) 7.30 What’s Your Emergency? (M) An elderly woman is robbed.

8.30 Kings Cross ER. (PG) A look at the emergency department of St Vincent’s Hospital in Sydney’s Kings Cross.

9.30 Embarrassing Bodies: Belfast. (M) 11.30 Helicopter Heroes. (PG)

6.30 Friends. (PG) Ross becomes nervous.

7.30 David Attenborough’s Life In Cold Blood: Armoured Giants. (PG) Explores the lives of “armoured” reptiles.

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

11.50 Dalziel And Pascoe. (M)

7.00 Movie: Letters To Juliet. (2010) (PG) Amanda Seyfried, Christopher Egan.

An American girl finds an unanswered letter.

9.10 Movie: City Of Angels.

(1998) (M) An angel watching over Los Angeles falls in love with a mortal, against the advice of his peers.

11.30 My Crazy Christmas Obsession. (PG)

6.00 Walking The Nile. (PG) Part 1 of 4.

7.00 Agatha Christie’s Marple. (PG) Miss Marple investigates a murder on a train.

9.00 Major Crimes. (M) Jack Raydor returns to defend a man trying to withdraw a confession to the murder of his wife.

10.00 Rizzoli & Isles. (M) 11.00 The Closer. (M)

6.30 Friends. (PG) 7.30 David Attenborough’s The Blue Planet: Tidal Seas. (PG) 8.40 Ready For Takeoff.

(PG) A behind-the-scenes look at Qantas.

9.40 Weird Wonders Of The World. (PG) 10.50 Death Row Stories. (M) 11.50 Blackadder Goes Forth. (PG)

6.30 Friends. (PG) 7.30 New Tricks. (M) The murder of a bikie is investigated.

8.40 Heartbeat. (M) A bogus water-board inspector is robbing elderly ladies, however Ventress’ investigation leads him to look into a suspicious death.

11.00 Cold Case. (MA15+)

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6.00 Family Feud.

6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG) 7.30 Robson Green: Extreme Fisherman.

8.30 Movie: The Railway Man. (2013) (M) Colin Firth, Nicole Kidman. A former Army officer discovers that the man who tortured him in a Japanese POW camp is still alive.

11.00 Undercover Boss. (PG)

6.00 Family Feud.

6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG) 7.30 48 Hours: The Doctor’s Daughter. (M) 8.30 Movie: Braveheart.

(1995) (M) Mel Gibson, Catherine McCormack, Patrick McGoohan.

In the 13th century, a commoner defies the odds and raises an army to overthrow a tyrannical English king.

6.00 Family Feud.

6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG) BJ writes home to his wife.

7.30 MacGyver. (PG) MacGyver’s grandfather passes away.

8.30 Miniseries: Brock. (M) Part 1 of 2. Charts the life of Australian motor racing legend, Peter Brock.

10.30 24: Live Another Day. (M) 11.30 Nash Bridges. (M)

6.00 Last Man Standing. (PG) 6.30 Robson Green: Extreme Fisherman.

7.30 Attenborough’s Nature’s Great Events: The Great Tide.

8.30 Miniseries: Brock. (M) Part 2 of 2. Charts the life of Australian motor racing legend, Peter Brock.

10.20 Rosewood. (MA15+) 11.20 Rosewood. (M)

6.00 Family Feud: Sunday.

6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG) 7.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M) 8.30 Lands Of The Monsoon: People Of The Monsoon. (PG) Part 5 of 5.

Explores the transformative effect of the monsoon rains on life in South-East Asia.

9.30 Movie: Reservoir Dogs. (1992) Harvey Keitel, Tim Roth.

11.30 48 Hours. (M)

6.00 Family Feud. Hosted

by Grant Denyer.

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

(M) Bryon Stephens goes undercover.

8.30 Movie: The Transporter. (2002) (M) Jason Statham, Qi Shu. A courier encounters trouble.

10.30 The League. (MA15+) 11.30 Nash Bridges. (M)

6.00 Family Feud.

6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG) 7.30 48 Hours: Bad Boy. (M) A young mum vanishes.

8.30 Hillary: The Man Who Conquered Everest: Hillary – Everest And Home. (PG) A look at the life of Sir Edmund Hillary, who along with Tenzing Norgay were the first men to climb Mount Everest.

10.30 Rosewood.

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6.00 Family Feud.

6.30 Neighbours.

7.05 The Simpsons.

7.30 How I Met Your Mother. (PG) 8.00 Futurama. (PG) 8.30 The Simpsons.

9.00 Futurama. (PG) 9.30 The Simpsons.

10.00 Bob’s Burgers. (PG) 11.00 Duckman. (M) 11.30 The Late Late Show With James Corden. (PG)

6.00 Family Feud.

6.30 Neighbours.

7.05 The Simpsons.

7.30 How I Met Your Mother. (PG) 8.00 New Girl. (M) 8.30 Movie: Elektra.

(2005) (M) Jennifer Garner, Terence Stamp.

10.30 How I Met Your Mother. (PG) 11.30 The Late Late Show With James Corden. (PG)

6.00 Family Feud.

6.30 Neighbours.

7.05 The Simpsons.

7.30 How I Met Your Mother. (PG) 8.00 The Grinder. Final. (PG) 8.30 Movie: The American President. (1995) (PG) Michael Douglas, Annette Bening.

10.50 Sex And The City. (M) 11.30 The Late Late Show With James Corden. (PG)

6.00 Movie: Mr. Peabody & Sherman. (2014) (PG) 7.50 To Be Advised.

8.50 How I Met Your Mother. (PG) Victoria gets a scholarship.

9.20 Sex And The City.

(MA15+) The four friends take the ferry out to Staten Island to judge the New York City fire department’s “Calendar Contest”.

11.20 The Loop. (PG)

6.00 Family Feud: Sunday.

6.30 Everybody Loves Raymond. (PG) 7.30 The Simpsons.

8.30 The Graham Norton Show.

9.30 Party Down South.

Premiere. (MA15+) 10.30 Sex And The City. (M) 11.00 Sex And The City. (MA15+) 11.30 The King Of Queens. (PG)

6.00 Family Feud.

6.30 Neighbours.

7.05 The Simpsons.

7.30 How I Met Your Mother. (PG) 8.00 Fresh Off The Boat. (PG) 8.30 Movie: Buffy The Vampire Slayer. (1992) (PG) Kristy Swanson.

10.20 Scream Queens.

Return. (M) 11.20 James Corden. (PG)

6.00 Family Feud.

6.30 Neighbours.

7.05 The Simpsons.

7.30 How I Met Your Mother. (PG) 8.00 Rules Of Engagement. (PG) 8.30 Movie: Norbit.

(2007) (M) Eddie Murphy, Thandie Newton.

10.30 How I Met Your Mother. (PG) 11.30 James Corden. (PG)

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6.35 Cyberwar.

7.05 VICE News Tonight.

7.30 The Feed.

8.00 Brooklyn Nine-Nine.

8.30 Weediquette: The War On Weed. (M) Presented

by Krishna Andavolu.

9.20 Balls Deep: Ramadan.

(PG) Presented by Thomas Morton.

10.15 Movie: My Awkward Sexual Adventure. (2012) (M) Jonas Chernick.

6.35 Cyberwar. (PG) 7.05 VICE News Tonight.

7.35 The Feed.

8.00 Adam Ruins Everything.

8.30 Black Market. (PG) 9.25 Cyberwar. (PG) 9.55 South Park. Return.

10.20 Soccer. UEFA Champions League.

Highlights.

11.20 Movie: Heavy Metal.

(1981) (MA15+)

6.30 Cyberwar: The Sony Hack. (PG) 7.00 VICE News Tonight.

7.30 Soccer. A-League.

Round 8. Western Sydney Wanderers v Brisbane Roar. From Spotless Stadium, Sydney.

10.15 VICE World Of Sports. (PG) Sports stories from around the world.

10.45 Movie: Chinese Zodiac. (2012) (M)

7.05 VICE World Of Sports. (PG) 7.35 Weediquette: Stoned Vets. (M) 8.30 Movie: Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind. (2004) (M) Jim Carrey, Kate Winslet. A man undergoes an operation that erases memories.

10.30 Movie: Mood Indigo.

(2013) (M)

7.05 Great Minds With Dan Harmon.

7.35 Balls Deep: Ramadan. (PG) 8.30 States Of Undress: Venezuela. (M) 9.20 Black Market: Higher Stakes. (PG) 9.50 Black Market. (M) 10.15 Full Frontal With Samantha Bee. (M) 10.45 South Park. (M) 11.10 Weediquette. (M)

6.35 VICE World Of Sports. (PG) 7.05 VICE News Tonight.

7.30 The Feed.

8.00 Travel Man: Paris. (PG) 8.30 F*ck That’s Delicious: Culinary Athleticism.

(MA15+) Presented by Action Bronson.

9.25 Dead Set On Life. (M) 10.20 Movie: Take This Waltz. (2011) (MA15+) Michelle Williams.

6.35 Dead Set On Life. (M) 7.05 VICE News Tonight.

7.35 The Feed.

8.00 Full Frontal With Samantha Bee. (M) 8.30 Gaycation: Jamaica.

(M) Ellen and Ian visit Jamaica.

9.20 Noisey: Sao Paulo With Major Lazer, MC Guime. (M) 10.15 Movie: 24 Hour Party People. (2002) (MA15+)

SBS VLND (32)

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ROBBO’S INSIDE to OUT

FOR SALE

Contact Craig Schofield: 02 6452 4979 M: 0414 865 922 E: craigschofield@oneagency.com.au W: oneagency.com.au

Owner looking to retire so is offering this successful business for a song

137 Maybe Street, Bombala $20,000

Excellent business highly valued by the local community.

“ROBBO’S INSIDE to OUT” has been a viable business for more than 12 years under the current ownership and 10 years prior to that.

Unfortunately the current owner is looking to retire and has set in place a great offer to any potential purchaser.

The only cost to you is a % of the stock on hand.

What an opportunity to walk into an already successful business at a very affordable price.

All fixtures and fittings will be included so you can start trading from day one.

Robbo’s Inside To Out stocks a variety

of quality gifts, home wares, toys, frames, Manchester, craft, kitchen, candles, seasonal lines and much more!

An introduction to the wholesalers and key accounts would be given to the new owner along with assistance in familiarising with ordering procedures.

The business premise is leased with negotiable terms through the landlord.

This is a great owner run shop but also gives the option of staff and creating a self employment and lifestyle opportunity with income.

Call now to arrange to meet with the current owner to discuss these options.

“WIRREGA” – 112 TILLABUDGERRY ROAD, COOMA Approx 72.85 HA – 180 Acres (Freehold) Highly productive irrigation and lifestyle property just 6km from Cooma township.

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Contact selling agent to arrange private viewing

AUCTION – ON-SITE

10:30AM SATURDAY 3rd DECEMBER 2016 Shannon Fergusson 0429 788 143 shannon@fergussonrealestate.com.au www.fergussonrealestate.com.au

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If you can afford it - Inspect it This home will surprise upon inspection.

Spacious family home with a lot to offer. It boasts 4 bedrooms all of generous size. The huge 4th bedroom would be ideal as a second living area or perfect for the teenager in the family as the room has surround sound already set up.

Further surprises include: Spacious open plan kitchen and living area 2 good sized modern bathrooms 4 bedrooms - 3 with built in robes

FOR SALE Contact Craig Schofield: 02 6452 4979 M: 0414 865 922 E: craigschofield@oneagency.com.au W: oneagency.com.au

Natural gas heating, reverse cycle air Insulated walls and ceiling Internal laundry Single lock up garage Situated high on a 986m2 fully fenced corner block with lovely rural outlook the home has been cladded and rendered with rockcote providing low maintenance and extra insulation. A new addition is the 5KW solar system Located this close to schools, this is your chance to secure an affordable family home.

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DO YOU LOVE INSTAGRAM?

FOR SALE Shop 3 Centennial Plaza, Cooma

Ph: 6452 4043

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61 Ridgeview Lane, Cooma Shop 3 Centennial Plaza, Cooma

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4 Druitt Street, Adaminaby

Fisk and Nagle Real Estate in Cooma are delighted to welcome

Ali, Luke & Leonie to the team

Heather Anoleck Dip FMBM

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

Please feel welcome to drop into the office to say hello and give them a warm welcome.

Ph: 6452 4043

www.realestatecooma.com.au salesc@fnfc.com.au

Shop 3 Centennial Plaza, Cooma

Here we are looking at the tail end of the year again, with Christmas just around the corner.

Interest rates are still at a record low, although there is some difference of opinion on whether this will continue for much longer. There are some very low fixed interest rates on offer at this time, and now might be the time to look at reviewing your existing loan, or taking the plunge with that property purchase.

I offer my clients a personal approach when dealing with their finance needs. I take the time to listen and understand your situation, to enable me find the most suitable loan option for you.

While I specialise in property lending solutions, I have also built up a range of referral partners who can assist with other areas of financial services.

So whatever your financial needs, be it home loans, equipment finance, or insurance & financial planning, I am your first point of call. If I am unable to assist you directly, I can refer you to someone who can.

Call now for a free appointment on 0431 351 873 Heather Anoleck

E: heather@hdafinancesolutions.com.au

is a credit representative (Credit Representative Number 438947) of BLSSA Pty Ltd (Australian Credit Licence No. 391237)

Mobile: 0431 351 873

Weekend and evening appointments available.

Unit 3/30 Baron St, Cooma, NSW

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BCBOLLER & COMPANY

FOR SALE

stock & station real estate agents

Immaculate home – quiet street – lovely view

11 Moorong Place 5

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$400,000

Meticulous throughout is this lovely two storey home situated up the top end of the Moorong Street cul-de-sak.

A warm and welcoming home with the comfort of ducted natural gas heating, the added benefit of a rumpus room, a functional family bathroom and four of the bedrooms on the lower

level.

Upstairs enjoy the views from the full-length veranda. Open plan modern kitchen with island bench plus dining and lounge room with reverse cycle heating.

Large main bedroom with walk-in and additional bathroom.

BCBOLLER & COMPANY

Tiled laundry with rear yard access.

Also included is a studio room, divided into two. Use one side for storage and the other for the home gym or the extra play room.

Double garage.

OPEN HOUSE THIS SATURDAY 11AM – 11.40AM

stock & station real estate agents

OPEN HOUSE THIS SATURDAY 10 AM – 10.40 AM PERIOD HOMESTEAD ON 20 ACRES In the quiet street of Walla sits this refreshed, extended and rejuvenated home.

Open plan lounge / dining, well cared for with the paint and carpet still looking new.

The lounge room has an imitation natural gas log fire, large sliding door access to the rear veranda and is the entrance to the fourth bedroom and study.

The timber country kitchen has breakfast bar and island bench for that added space.

The bathroom is crisp and clean with an easy level shower recess. The main bedroom has built-ins.

Established gardens, paved entertainment area with the added benefit of additional toilet.

Single garage and additional garden sheds. To the right of the home is the added benefit of a carport with secure gate access.

This home is ready to go, has nothing to be done and worth having an inspection through.

OPEN HOUSE THIS SATURDAY 10 AM – 10.40 AM

18 Walla Street, Cooma 4

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IMMACULATE FOUR-BEDROOM HOME A truly inspiring home, of brick construction, that will impress from the moment you enter the front door.

Open plan living with plenty of light.

You will find four good size bedrooms, a family bathroom and an ensuite to the master bedroom. To the rear of the property, off the dining room, is a large entertaining terrace that wraps around the property to the north.

The driveway is paved, and you will enjoy level access to the property via the front door or the direct access from the double garage.

The gardens are low maintenance, offer privacy with advanced hedges and shrubbery.

36 Chapman Street, Cooma 4

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$329,000

Ph: 6452 4155

Ideally located in the Berridale district with easy access to Cooma, Jindabyne and the mountains is “Stratford”, a turn of the century homestead on 20 acres.

A rural holding offering a wonderful lifestyle, set 1 km off the road with frontage to the Wullwye Creek.

The homestead oozes early period design. Four bedrooms, big office, country modern kitchen with walk in pantry and island bench, dining room, spacious family/entertainment room with double opening doors to a sunny & relaxing courtyard with open fire.

Lovely lawn areas, shaded by mature trees and garden areas. A great shady verandah envelops the home on three sides.

Three bay car shed, farm sheds, fowl run plus tennis court.

Excellent water supply.

35 mins to Cooma, 30 to Jindabyne and 10 to Berridale.

“Stratford” is only 20 mins to the local airport with daily services to Sydney.

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“Stratford”, Arable Rd, Berridale 4 1 3

$530,000

FREEHOLD TRAVEL AGENCY

With over 25 years under the one owner/manager, the “Helloworld Cooma” franchise is now being offered for sale.

Take advantage of it being the only travel agency in Cooma and the surrounding districts, servicing a large demographic and its loyal/repeat customers.

Professional operated as per the travel industry system, located in a heavy foot traffic area and the strong reputation make this an ideal opportunity to run your own successful business.

Cooma offers a great lifestyle while being located only 1 hr from Canberra, 1.5 hrs to the snowy mountains or the coast.

Training and assistance can be provided. Franchise terms provided on request. Strong figures available.

Modern freehold premises of approx 100m2 with parking for two cars.

“We are always here!”

Helloworld, Sharp St, Cooma

$55,000

www.bollerco.com.au

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FOR SALE

DRASTIC REDUCTION - Vendor needs to sell $329,000 Vendor has purchased elsewhere and needs this home sold now!!

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

36 Chapman Street, Cooma

Very well presented is certainly at top of mind when arriving at this family home, only adding to the the effect the views and location!

This solid brick home is an ideal family home in immaculate condition and ready to occupy.

FEATURES INCLUDE: • Solid brick and tile construction • Spacious throughout, with kitchen, lounge and dining areas all flowing well together • 4 bedrooms all with built in robes and of a generous size, main bedroom features an ensuite • Large family bathroom & separate internal laundry • Double under roof line garage with internal access • Spacious landscaped gardens and entertaining areas.

• Also a great investment opportunity with expected rental returns in the area of $350 per week

4 CROMWELL STREET, COOMA 4,261 Square meters of absolute privacy in town Opportunities like this rarely become available in small towns, this magnificent property provides almost impossible to find privacy surrounded by beautifully established and mature gardens in a location second to none.

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Contact selling agent to arrange private viewing

ASKING $665,000 Shannon Fergusson 0429 788 143 shannon@fergussonrealestate.com.au www.fergussonrealestate.com.au

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FOR SALE

Sportspower Cooma - Genuine sellers ready happy to negotiate with genuine buyers M: 0429 788 143 | Office: 6452 7004 E: shannon@fergussonrealestate.com.au | www.fergussonrealestate.com.au | 50 Vale St, Cooma

104 Sharp St, Cooma ASKING $125,000

38 Wolfe Street, Nimmitabel

Asking $139,000

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37 Culey Ave, Cooma

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A magnificent opportunity has arisen with Sportspower Cooma becoming for sale.

Built up over the past 6 years by the current owners this is the only specialist sports store in the Cooma township.

An ideal family business and opportunity to get out and be the boss of your own destiny by running your own business!

With a location in the middle of the busy Cooma CBD, a totally up to date premises with the current owners having spent $55,000 on shop upgrades to suite the franchise requirements. This offers the new business owner a free run from major shop expenditure for years to come allowing more focus on building the business and profits!!

Sportspower Cooma is a truly well presented and inviting business where all the hard work has been done to get it to the thriving business it is now. ready for you to take on!

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10 Warrens Corner Rd, Numeralla

Asking $479,000

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

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Sheds are hard to find

FOR SALE

Ideal getaway with comforts

Car enthusiasts, tradies and hobbyists are finding it harder and harder to have a shed to pursue their interests.

The latest offering from Raine & Horne Cooma should be a solution for those with that problem.

“The big red shed” at 43 Polo Flat Rd, Cooma is for sale. It is on a block of over 3000 sqm, plenty of room for a residence.

The shed is 9.3 x 12.3m with a high roofline.

The high doors are suitable for trucks and it has 3 phase electricity.

This is an opportunity to get a shed and home site on the edge of town.

Total isolation awaits the lucky buyer of this property.

1447 acres in the Caddigat area. It is a secluded wilderness with 100 acres of open country and the balance being natural

43 Polo Flat Rd, Cooma $90,000 Agent – Don Menchin 0413 028 795 Raine & Horne Cooma

Australiana. A four bedroom cabin makes life comfortable and several sheds house the machinery that is included in the sale.

The property has a majestic frontage (6kms) to

the Murrumbidgee River with a graded track for access.

This property offers solitude with comfort benefits.

466 Caddigat Rd, Caddigat $430,000 Agent – Don Menchin 0413 028 795 Raine & Horne Cooma

NEW LISTING – CENTRAL LOCATION

OPEN FOR INSPECTION - THIS SUNDAY AT NOON - 30 CLARKE ST NIMMITABEL

Here is an opportunity to break the rental cycle.

Good carpet is throughout this home. Offered are two large bedrooms, a generous living area, kitchen with new cupboards. Shower and a deep bath. A public playground at the rear.

Very nicely presented is this house. With 3 generous bedrooms, a big open plan spanning over two living areas, and a modern kitchen and a family sizes bathroom. This is a value buy. Come and see the value.

$159,000 SOLID AS A ROCK

In a quiet corner of Cooma is this masonry home with rendered walls throughout. 9ft ceilings and big rooms are a surprise. Many cupboards in a large kitchen, central hallway and ducted gas heating in each room.

$305,000

$185,000 FIVE MINUTES FROM TOWN

FREEHOLD MOTEL – NIMMITABEL

Positioned on 5 acres of grass and pasture is this neat and tidy cottage. Special features are external iron cladding. 3 B/Rs, a modern kitchen and quality furnishings. A colorbond barn, water bore and substantial orchard

Pretty as a picture. Nothing out of place. 8 rooms plus a cabin. Licensed restaurant and liquor license. An opportunity to make a business bigger for the price of a house. Inspect it soon.

$350,000

Freehold and Business

Ph 6452 3777 Don Menchin: 0413 028 795

$350,000

rh.com.au

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FOR SALE

New housing option Commercial and residential investment opportunity is grouse In a first for the Snowy Mountains region, locals wishing to enter the housing market are set for an easier time following the unveiling of an exciting new project.

First home buyers are particularly buoyed by this move that will see smaller, more affordable houses constructed in a bid to increase the number of local home owners.

Grouse House is the name, and these revolutionary designs can be purchased from under $100,000.

The basic model starts at $99,000 and the cost includes the building of the home from local builder BG Constructions. These copyrighted architecturally designed, low cost small homes have big appeal.

Raine and Horne Cooma has partnered with Grouse House to help more locals into their own home. The Grouse House is flexibly designed to enable it to be studio, one or two

bedroom dwelling.

The basic model (69.12 metres squared) includes: Termite free frames, quality bathroom fittings, gas or electric hot water, reverse cycle air conditioning, painting and more.

For potential wishing to add some extra touches to their Grouse House, there is the option of a car port, solar panels, water tank, double glazing, furnishing, and more.

Those behind the Grouse House initiative said it will suit first home buyers with their $10,000 grant. It’s also being touted as a sound investment as a second dwelling, if rented it can return 10 percent.

It’s called Grouse because of its unique and intelligent architectural design, adaptable for anyone that needs a simple easy care home that is both inexpensive and stylish.

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

This complex offers an outstanding opportunity to acquire in one line, 7 residential and commercial investments showing a strong return above 7.5% gross. All in very good condition and all tenanted with long term tenants.

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For 25 years UnitingCare and Target have partnered to brighten the lives of thousands of Australians at Christmas through their annual Christmas Appeal.

One in eight Australians live in poverty and many of these people turn to UnitingCare to put food on the table, buy gifts for their children and provide temporary accommodation over Christmas.

This year UnitingCare and Target are again calling on shoppers to give generously by purchasing gift tags for $1 or giving an unwrapped gift for local families in need this Christmas.

Through the generosity of customers, organisers hope to raise $1.5 million to support the many community service programs run

by UnitingCare. A few dollars could help women and children fleeing domestic violence, people seeking emergency relief or children in foster care.

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Target are asking shoppers to donate an unwrapped gift by dropping it off at their local Target Christmas tree at the front of the store. A small gift will help assist thousands of families who struggle to celebrate Christmas, something many of us take for granted.

In 2015 the appeal helped support over 45,000 Australian families.

This year organisers hope to reach more people who simply won’t have a Christmas without support from organisations like UnitingCare.

UnitingCare Australia is one of the largest providers of community services in Australia, supporting more than two million Australians each year. It provides services to older Australians, children, young people and families, Indigenous Australians, people with disability, the poor and disadvantaged, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and older Australians in urban, rural and remote

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Local UnitingCare coordinator, Doug Parker says 2016 has been a really tough year for families facing issues of unemployment and increasing living costs.

“Fortunately we have so many generous people in our community and we’re relying on them to dig deep, show compassion and support our appeal this Christmas,” Doug said.

Target’s Managing Director Guy Russo says it’s an important time of year to give back to communities in Australia who need it most.

The UnitingCare and Target Christmas Appeal launches in all Target stores across the country on November 3 and runs through to December 24. Shoppers are encouraged to drop off unwrapped gifts under the Target Christmas tree at the front of any Target store or purchase a $1 bauble gift tag at the checkout. All proceeds will be donated to the UnitingCare Christmas Appeal.

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Top sucker lambs sell to $136 at Cooma Cooma Associated Agents yarded and sold 2600 xlms and 2000 mutton sheep on November 22.

Crossbred sucker lambs are now starting to dominate the lamb section.

Tops of the sucker lambs sold out to $136 with most sales ranging from $122-$134 for the fresher lambs over 22kg dead weight.

Lighter trade weight lambs sold firm to slightly dearer selling from $108-$120.

Store new season lambs ranged from $85-$107 to return to the paddock.

Old lambs sold to a dearer trend with plenty of weight on offer selling from $120-$146.

Xb Hoggets topped at $110 The mutton market was well supplied and was $6-$9 dearer across the board with heavy wethers selling to $119 with most sales $100-$107.50.

Heavy Merino ewes sold to $122.60 with strong competition prices ranged from $95-$109.60.

An extra mutton buyer helped push medium mutton to dearer rates with medium weight wethers from $85-$92 and medium weight ewes from $75-$90.

Merino wether lambs rising 1yo sold $15 dearer selling from $75$100.50.

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CRC leader steps down

Put farmers before politics on Backpacker Tax NSW Farmers is urging politicians to put political point scoring aside and reach an agreement on the Backpacker Tax once and for all.

Farmers across the country are growing increasingly worried about the Backpacker Tax limbo jeopardising agricultural productivity.

NSW Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; President, Derek Schoen said debate around the tax has been going on for too long. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The backpacker tax disaster has been going on for more than 18 months, it is incomprehensible the Government has allowed it to go on for this long. Damage to the farming sector is being felt on the ground due to this protracted debacle. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Farmers are receiving a reduced number of applications when they advertise for seasonal positions.

In some parts of the state, farmers have had to share backpackers because there are just not enough of backpackers around. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We need to achieve a better deal for backpackers to keep them interested in working in the farming sector.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Time is of the essence. If no solution is reached by the last sitting week of Parliament, which is next week, backpackers who work and travel in regional areas will be subject to a 32.5% tax,â&#x20AC;? Mr Schoen said.

The Tax Commissioner has announced that most backpackers will be taxed at this rate because they will be considered nonresidents for tax purposes, essentially penalising backpackers who are working in the farming sector. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want politicians to wake up to themselves. People have had enough of politicians that are all talk, no action. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time our elected representatives took into account the fact that farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; livelihoods are at stake here.â&#x20AC;?

NSW Farmers is calling on politicians to find a solution that will break the current impasse. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Politics should not stand in the way of a sensible way forward,â&#x20AC;? Mr Schoen concluded.

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The Sheep CRCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wellbeing and Productivity Program is set to go from strength to strength, with retiring program leader Professor Geoff Hinch to hand the reins to respected livestock scientist and consultant, Dr Lewis Kahn.

Prof. Hinchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s involvement in CRC activities dates back to the 1990s when he was involved with the CRC for Premium Quality Wool, before holding roles with all three Sheep CRCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s as well as the Poultry CRC and the Spatial Innovation CRC. Throughout this period he has also held the positions of deputy head and later head of the University of New Englandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s School of Rural Science and Agriculture.

Chief executive of the Cooperative Research Centre for Sheep Industry Innovation (Sheep CRC), James Rowe, said Prof. Hinch had made an immense contribution to the industry over a career spanning 35 years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In his time working with the Sheep CRC, Geoff has been a leader in the applied sciences of animal behaviour and welfare, as well as animal reproduction,â&#x20AC;? Prof. Rowe said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is with both sadness and gratitude that we wish him farewell and all the best in his retirement, but weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re fortunate to have a smooth transition plan in place with Lewis Kahn a proven hand in delivering programs which enhance the health and performance of sheep in his years as executive officer of the ParaBoss program.â&#x20AC;?

Originally from a farm at Yerong Creek, NSW, Prof. Hinch chose to take his undergraduate studies at the UNE as it allowed him to pursue a career in agricultural science without moving to a metropolitan university. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t necessarily want to go back to the farm, but I wanted to maintain a connection to agriculture and from there my career just evolved,â&#x20AC;? he said.

He completed a PhD at UNE in the area of cattle behaviour and meat quality, before taking a full time research role with the New Zealand Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries investigating high fecundity sheep â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a move which brought the realisation that he would find a return to academia and teaching at UNE a more rewarding career path. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve always viewed teaching as my major role. Most of my satisfaction has come from supervising post-graduates and seeing them completing their research and move into industry,â&#x20AC;?

Prof. Hinch said.

Although retiring from full-time employment, Prof. Hinch plans to continue to contribute to the development of young researchers as an academic supervisor. He is presently principal or co-supervisor of two Masters and six PhD students covering aspects of animal welfare and behaviour, and reproductive management.

During his career he has supervised more than 50 postgraduate students and has more than 200 refereed publications primarily in the area of animal science and is the joint Editor in Chief of the international journal Animal Reproduction Science. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been an incredibly satisfying career and one of the things that has made it satisfying has been the fact that Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been working with producers and industry all the way through, as well as the students here at UNE,â&#x20AC;? he said.

Dr Kahn (pictured left) will take over the role of the Sheep CRCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Program Leader for Animal Wellbeing and Productivity from January 1, which entails coordinating a number of projects including the development of a web-based app that integrates detailed data about a farmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s livestock, pastures, and genetics, in order to predict opportunities and threats to individual farm operations from the weather, pests or disease.

The program also includes research projects developing the use of video image analysis to identify behavioural change associated with

illness and the automated measurement of body condition. Another aspect of the program involves the investigation of wool cortisol as an indicator of animal stress with the potential to be used in genetic selection of animals that are well adapted to their environment.

In addition to his new responsibilities, Dr Kahn will continue in his role as executive officer of the ParaBoss program, which incorporates the WormBoss, FlyBoss and LiceBoss websites and acts as the industryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s independent source of detailed management information for the three major parasite risks for sheep and worms in goats. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My experience with the ParaBoss program and as a farm consultant will be valuable in my new role as they have required an ability to bring together different aspects of sheep production, just as the Sheep CRC has been doing in developing an app for predicting animal wellbeing and productivity. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want to bring to bear a track record of delivery, including developing new practices that provide value to industry. I would like the app that is under development to be something that people will use and say, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Wow, that is really useful information that I can use to put me on the front foot in managing my business.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;?

Pictured below: new CRC leader, Dr Lewis Kahn.

Pictured at bottom: retiring CRC leader Prof Geoff Hinch.

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Applications open for NSW Young Nationals scholarship Applications have opened for the 2016 NSW Young Nationals Jenny Gardiner Scholarship.

Chairman of the NSW Young Nationals, Jessica Price-Purnell, announced applications for the 2016 Young Nationals Jenny Gardiner Scholarship are now open. The scholarship is for young people under 25 who are from regional New South Wales and are currently studying a university

course or undertaking an apprenticeship in regional NSW. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The NSW Young Nationals have always been at the forefront of the fight for fair access to tertiary education for the regions, so in 2014 we came up with the idea to give one promising regional young person a helping hand to attend university or undertake an apprenticeship in regional NSW,â&#x20AC;? Jessica said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The scholarship was

named in honour of The Hon. Jenny Gardiner MLC, a Life Member and a great supporter of the NSW Young Nationals over many years, and a fierce advocate for regional education. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were delighted to award the last Jenny Gardiner Scholarship to Holly Walker of Ariah Park, who is from a farming family and wrote of the assistance the scholarship will give her to study science and

use the skills she obtains to help farmers by finding ways to ensure crops remain productive into the future. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The scholarship is for a total of $2000 with $1000 deposited each semester (April and August 2017).

Applicants will need to submit up to 2,000 words on what living in regional Australia means to them and how they hope to contribute to regional communities in the future.â&#x20AC;?

Applications will close on

Biosecurity, steps to reduce risk

By Rachel Gordon, Livestock Biosecurity Network regional manager

Despite the word bio-security being relatively new, it is becoming more and more commonplace.

Governments and industries alike are encouraging us to practice good bio-security. To have a plan.

Share the responsibility. Spot anything unusual. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all good in theory, but what does it mean in a practical sense?

Bio-security is simply risk management. The risk you are managing is the chance of unwanted pests, diseases, or weeds entering your property, establishing, and spreading. From a food safety perspective, this also includes contaminants entering the food chain from incidents such as cattle finding those old batteries dumped down in the paddock.

In an ideal world, we would all be able to double-fence our boundaries, source completely risk-free livestock, feed and fodder, and prevent unwanted visitors coming onto our properties. But the reality is factors such as time and financial constraints, and some peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tendency to wander onto farms unwanted and unannounced, all impact on our ability to implement a comprehensive bio-security plan.

Even without a comprehensive farm bio-security plan there are still steps you can take that will vastly reduce your risk.

Get a Cattle Health Declaration, or a Sheep Health Statement If you are buying or agisting cattle or sheep, request a health statement beforehand. These documents give you additional information regarding the health status of the animals in question.

A completed health statement is a legal document, similar to a statutory declaration. You can download these documents from www.farmbiosecurity.com.au.

Check NLIS tags match the paperwork Check the NLIS tags in the ears of the animals coming onto your property. Do they match the paperwork?

Quarantine incoming livestock New livestock coming on-farm?

Hold them in the yards for 48 hours to give them a chance to pass any unwanted weed seeds they might be carrying in their digestive system. A quarantine drench is recommended for both sheep and cattle, to avoid bringing drench resistant worms onto your property. Afterwards, hold them in a paddock you can use as a quarantine paddock for at least 28 days prior to allowing them to mix with other livestock on the property. This allows you to observe for any clinical signs of disease or parasites that werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t obvious when they first arrived.

Conditions such as footrot or lice in sheep may take many months to become apparent.

Where is your feed or fodder coming from?

Always buy from trusted suppliers and get a commodity vendor declaration (CVD). A CVD provides details of any chemical treatment, the rate and date of the application, and the appropriate Withholding Period/ Export Slaughter Interval/Export Animal Feed Interval as shown on the chemical label. This reduces the risk of inadvertently exposing livestock to chemical residue.

Fed out hay or grain? Check the area for weeds.

Stockyards, and where you have fed out hay or grain, are the most obvious places where unwanted weeds will germinate.

Check these areas, and if you do notice unwanted weeds, deal with them then and there. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let them spread, establish and become a much bigger (and more expensive) problem.

Use your vehicles Your livestock agent, agronomist, or bank manager has come out for a visit. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time for a drive around the property, and they offer to use their vehicle. Polite? Yes. Good for bio-security? No. They may have been to a couple of farms already that day. Vehicles can carry risks such as weed seeds and soil pathogens. Park their car and take your own.

Put these numbers in your phone The Emergency Animal Disease (EAD) Hotline (1800 675 888) and the Exotic Plant Pest Hotline (1800 084 881) can be used to report unusual signs in animals or plants. The EAD Hotline can also be used to report diseases such as anthrax, Hendra virus, and Australian Bat Lyssavirus.

These steps donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t replace a comprehensive biosecurity plan.

But they are a beginning. None of these suggestions cost you a lot in time or money. But they can save you, and your industry, a fortune in both.

Rachel Gordon is the Livestock Biosecurity Networkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s regional manager for NSW.

23 December 2016 and need to be submitted by email to youngnats@nswnationals.org. au. The winning applicant will be announced in February 2017.

Applicants who are seeking the scholarship for their university studies must be attending the University of New England, Southern Cross University, Charles Sturt University, University of Wollongong or the University of Newcastle.

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MLA encourages Aussie Susie Burrell’s Roast Beef Wrap women to beef up their iron intake Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) has launched its latest beef marketing campaign – educating Australian women about the nutritional superiority of beef as the best source of dietary iron.

Under the “You’re better on Beef” banner, the new campaign builds on the nutrition messages of recent MLA Beef marketing campaigns – while directly addressing the trend of women increasingly reaching for supplements or green vegetables to address iron and health issues, rather than beef.

The new campaign is driven

by MLA research which shows that behind price, nutrition is the most important purchase driver in Australia. We also know that one in three Australian women are not getting enough iron from their diet, despite the fact they need twice the daily iron intake than men.

The campaign delivers practical information in an engaging way, encouraging Australian women to help limit health issues by regularly eating iron-rich beef.

A central part of the campaign is an educational video series featuring TV personality Dr Andrew Rochford, highlighting the superiority of beef compared to other common sources of iron.

There are also new mobile, display and online video partnerships, helping to deliver key messages around beef directly to women as they actively seek out recipe ideas.

The campaign also includes a recipe partnership with online recipe hub Tasty – providing “how to” recipe videos and content, featuring simple beef recipes showing women how easy it is to use beef to meet their iron needs.

MLA’s Australian Marketing Manager Andrew Howie said the latest beef campaign was a continuation of the important consumer nutrition messages delivered to Australians under the “You’re better on Beef” banner.

“Nutrition remains one of the key purchase drivers for Australian consumers,” Mr Howie said.

“This campaign highlights the natural superiority of beef as the best source of dietary iron in appealing directly to Australian consumers, particularly women.

“Recently, we have seen an increase in some women seeking to address their iron needs and health issues by reaching for supplements.

The campaign speaks to these women by providing information about the natural benefits of beef compared to supplements and other proteins.”

Mr Howie said like other MLA marketing activities, this campaign is based on data and consumer insights, as well as learnings from previous campaigns.

“We have seen strong results in our target demographics of previous campaigns since the ‘You’re better on Beef’ banner was launched in 2015,” Mr Howie said.

“We are continually driven by creating marketing campaigns that are effective in driving demand for red meat and ultimately deliver returns to producers at farm gate.

“This campaign is no different – utilising multiple channels to effectively target Australian women with factual information around beef and iron.”

To view the new educational video series featuring Dr Andrew Rochford, visit here.

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The WEP gets a green light At its Annual General Meeting (AGM) today, Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) reported on a positive year of delivering research, development and marketing for woolgrowers and signaled a stronger digital future.

Addressing the meeting and via webcast, AWI CEO Stuart McCullough referenced the 2016/19 Strategic Plan the company now works to. He outlined how the industry enjoys a strong position, buoyed by increased demand at retail and new fabric designs and innovations.

Allowing woolgrowers to grow their flock through increased productivity, better reproductive performance, genetic advancement while protecting it from issues such as wild dog predation and flystrike remain top investment priorities as set by woolgrowers.

After an exhaustive two-phase, two-year program of consultation, review and discussion of the wool selling system, the Wool Exchange Portal Working Group (WEP-WG) reported to the AWI Annual General Meeting via its Chairman Will Wilson. The group had been asked to provide the Board of Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) with a clear yes or no decision

on whether to pursue the establishment of a Wool Exchange Portal.

The WEP-WG voted unanimously to support the development of a Wool Exchange Portal at its final meeting. Subsequently, the AWI Board thanked the Chairman of the WEP-WG for its exploration of the subject and has asked Mr Wilson to return to the AWI Board in April 2017 a costing, timing and business case model for funding approval of a Wool Exchange Portal.

The WEP-WG in the next phase will be engaging a number of different parties and industry groups and will require specialist skill sets and expertise in the area of digital exchange platform construction.

“We live in an age of extraordinary digital opportunities. As an organisation that seeks innovation we must explore and embrace the opportunities this offers on farm through Agri-Tech, off farm through new fabrics and processing, in our marketing and communication work. The development of an online Wool Exchange Portal is a natural extension of this exciting era,” AWI CEO Stuart McCullough added.

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SELX prime sheep and cattle sales Market Report: Corey Prime Sheep & Lamb – 23rd Nicholson, Holman Tolmie Stock November 2016 & Station Agents The 12 Foundation Agents Store Sheep (1st X Ewes) – yarded a record number of sheep 21st November 2016 and lambs for today’s sale, with 24,074 sold, including over Almost 10,000 1st X Ewes 12,000 suckers. The market was went under the hammer at SELX slightly down on previous weeks, which may be a result of the today at the first ever Special huge numbers coming out of the Sheep sale. Foundation Agents across the board were happy Victorian markets.

With the warmer weather with the turnout, with very strong arriving across the region, dryness competition shown due to the of skin is becoming apparent in good season being had across kill lambs, with the price $5-10 the region. For this time of year cheaper this week. Both mutton strong prices were achieved and and store lambs were firm, to shows great promise as we move into 2017. dearer.

Buyers from the Riverina, Southern Highlands, South West Slopes, Tablelands and Monaro regions were all present, with huge support particularly coming out of Goulburn with both buyers and vendors.

As a total the sale top was $280ph, with an average of $235ph. Elders achieved the top price with 220 1st X Ewes sold at $280ph on behalf of RJ Hain, Cooma. Shorn lambs ranged in price from $110-$178 and unshorn lambs ranged in price

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Market Report: Corey Nicholson, Holman Tolmie Stock & Station Agents Prime Cattle November 2016

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firm, with the exception of fat heifers, which were 2-4c cheaper.

Export stock were also 3-5c cheaper overall.

Market Report: Corey 24th Nicholson, Holman Tolmie Stock & Station Agents

A plainer yarding of cattle drew re-stocker activity at yesterday’s Prime Cattle sale at SELX. 1,265 head were yarded with restocker influence pushing the price slightly on light steers and heifers.

Trade steers and heifers were

Pictured, Oliver Mason of Elders sold 328 ewes on behalf of RJ Hain, Cooma, topping Monday’s sale at $280ph

The Jermyn Family, Alloura Bloodline sold this magnificent 6 year old Angus x bull with Stephen Scroope of AgStock to a top of 240cpk, averaging 1,250kg, $3,000ph.

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PRIME SHEEP & LAMB SALE Date: 23/11/2016, Yarding: 24,074

Date: 21/11/2016

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Almost 10,000 1st X Ewes went under the hammer at SELX today at the first ever Special Sheep sale.

Foundation Agents across the board were happy with the turnout, with very strong competition shown due to the good season being had across the region. For this time of year strong prices were achieved and shows great promise as we move into 2017.

Buyers from the Riverina, Southern Highlands, South West Slopes, Tablelands and Monaro regions were all present, with huge support particularly coming out of Goulburn with both buyers and vendors.

As a total the sale top was $280ph, with an average of $235ph. Elders achieved the top price with 220 1st X Ewes sold at $280ph on behalf of RJ Hain, Cooma. Shorn lambs ranged in price from $110-$178 and unshorn lambs ranged in price from $86-138.

STORE CATTLE SALE

Date: 25/11/2016, Yarding: 829

Market Report: Corey Nicholson, Holman Tolmie Stock & Station Agents Corey Nicholson - 0417 423 055

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Date: 24/11/2016, Yarding: 1,265 Nick Harton - 0418 571 711

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Paul Costigan (Duncombe & Co) & Nathan Sheahan (Agstock). Duncombe & Co. bought 10 Angus x Angus cows & calves from A&J Pastoral, Tumut through Agstock to a sale top of $2,475ph.

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The first record of an organised horse race meeting is gained from the issue to Joseph Ward, on 25th February, 1855, of a publican’s booth licence, for races to be held at Tea Tree Flat on 20th., 21st., and 22nd March, the licence being operative from 6 am till 10 pm.

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The name “Beresford” was probably adopted from the fact that Cooma is within the county of Beresford. On 15th August, 1871, an area of 320 acres was dedicated as a recreation reserve, and on this racing has since been conducted.

The body controlling the sport has seen many ups and downs, but is now in a flourishing condition. It has had quite a number of changes of title, and in 1895 was known as the Manaro Jockey Club. In 1896 it became the Cooma Racing Club.

The present Cooma Monaro Race Club Inc. is now the body responsible for conducting an annual race meeting at Ti Tree racecourse.

The present committee comprises president Mick Schofield, vice presidents Ross Bottom and Steve Johnson, secretary/ manager Gail Eastaway, treasurer Chris Schofield, general committee Bill Hampson, Dave Kelley, Terry Schofield, Ray Bottom, Michael O’Neill, Robbie Flanagan, Alan Guthrie, Roger Norton, Tracy Frazer, Chippy Boller and Marek Strzelecki.

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Cooma Cup’s 129 year roll of honour The Cooma Cup has been conducted since 1887.

The race is actually older than the Melbourne Cup. Over the years, the race distance has changed a number of times, from 1400m to 1875m, but most recently, has been conducted over 1600m.

There have been some outstanding race horses win the cup, some, like Scotch Tom, Nimmity Beau and Sebony, winning more than once. Scotch Tom won the cup three times, in 1972, 1973 and 1974. Sebony won in 2009, 2012 and 2013.

There are the winners from the last 60 years. Some details are missing due to incomplete records in some years.

1964 Bill, 1.37 1965 Delsound, 1.39.25 1966 Dual, 1.37.25 1967 Big Tide, 1.14.5 1968 Barjon, 1.36.5 1969 Light Scotch, 1970 Katoon, 1.38 1971 Miss Jet D’Eau Paul Graham, 1.35.45, 1972 Scotch Tom Don Stewart, 1.36.5

1973 Scotch Tom Don Stewart, 1.37 1974 Nimmity Beau, Leonie Creamer, 1.36.5 1975 Nimmity Beau Leonie Creamer, 1.37.5 1976 Scotch Tom, Don Stewart, 1.37.5 1977 Ladylike Grace, 1.37 1978 Chakola 1979 Reservoir, Barbara Jones 1980 Red Warrego, P Martin 1981 Sky Max, L Creamer 1982 Mac’s Bush, GJ Hanlon, 1.38.3 1983 Toll Bar, SR Cole, 1.38.9 1984 Lots of Space, K Carpenter, 1.24 1985 Mac’s Chariot, R Wheatley, 1.23.5 1986 King Again, L Black, 1.37 198719881989 Bruce’s Worry, L Black, 1.36.8 1990 Bemboka O’Neill, R Wheatley, 1.35.7 1991 Charm Boy, F Cleary, 1.552 1992 Mountain of Love, D Rolfe, 1.53.7 1993 Glenidle Lad, B Callaghan, 1.53.8 1994 Dismasted, DJ Londregan

1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

All Angels, Bob Haire Handy Gift Cloud Dancing Mon Clown, David Matts Concorde Flight, Barbara Joseph I Knew The Judge, Doug Cole Macqueen, Keith Dryden Shagney Miss, Stephen Turner Lacristi, Chris Strickland Patent, Barbara Joseph Protective Custody, Chicka Pearson Bossy Matilda, Garry Clarke Lorenzo, Mick Miladinovic Gangleri, Darryl Rolfe Sebony, Chris Strickland Jymcarew, Amanda Collings Celtic Soul, Rado Boljun Sebony, Christ Strickland Sebony, Chris Strickland RAINED OUT – NO CUP

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Nominations Race 1 MAIDEN PLATE (1000 METRES) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

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Presidents message Cooma-Monaro Race Club Inc President, Mick Schofield encourages everyone to attend this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sundowners and Cooma Cups on December 3.

The committee has been busy working to present Ti Tree Racecourse in immaculate condition.

Work has been done to the bar to improve its amenity for both workers and patrons and there has been plenty of interest shown from local and interstate bookmakers.

This year, bookies will not only be in the undercover betting ring, but some will be closer to the marquees. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cooma Race Day is always a fantastic day out, catching up with friends, placing bets and putting on the finery. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The racecourse setting is always a great

feature of the day with patrons able to get close to the action as the horses hit the home straight. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All our usual amenities will be available including our bar, barbeque, tote, marquees and the big screen. This year we have been able to secure ATMs for the day.

We will have three machines - one outside the entry gate and two inside. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I encourage everyone to get into the spirit of the day and participate in the racing and in the fashions on the field.

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Our number one safety tip then is to organise a safe journey home.

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Sundowners Cup honour roll - 1993 to 2015 The past 23 years have produced some interesting races days at Ti Tree Racecourse.

The first Sundowners Cup, contested in 1993, was for amateur riders. By 1994, that had changed, with registered jockeys now legged up on the race hopefuls. The Monaro Post has located the previous winners: 1993 1. Bluendi, rider Mrs Carol Dunn, trainer Mrs B Joseph, Bombala.

Owners RH & Mrs PA Kimber, IJ & Mrs J Nixon; 2. Man Of Law, 3. Zoffaline 1994 1. Bentu, Roly Saxton, 2. Ivy Whistle 3. Impervious Time: 1.23.60; margins n x 1/2l 1995 1. Romaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Delight, R Garland, GM Price, Canberra, PP Burke and GM Price; 2. Parelli, 3. Seattle Sue Time: 1.23; margins H x 2l 1996 1. Our Final Notice, K Sweeney, Peter Staunton, Canberra, JT Huet, CA Barallon, A Moore N Kennedy; 2. Doc Appleby, 3. Nettletonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Creek Time: 1.24.3; margins 3l x 2/34l 1997 1. Life Cycle, Greg Farrer, Miffy Rae; 2. Cool Park 3. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m A Roullah Time: 1.22.40; margins 4l x 2 1/4l 1998 1. My Money, A Layt, Stuart Sturgeon; ST & Mrs AG Sturgeon; 2. Wuji, 3. Dancing Off Time: 1.22; margins 5/12l x H 1999 1. Taluk, P Millyn, Myffy Rae, Queanbeyan; Miss M Rae; 2. Pion, 3. Rising Glow, Time: 1.22.24 margins nose x 4l

2000 1. Oubladee, John Scorse, Barbara Joseph; 2. Stormy Desert.

3. Mutola Time: 1.21.05; margins 2l x 1/2l 2001 1. Shy Prince, Ray Silburn, Chris Strickland; 2. Lord Andrio.

3. Justie John Time: 1.22; margins 2l x h 2002 1. Little Connie, Brent Poile, Darren Lucas, Adaminaby, 2. Brett Siinclair 3. Zhivago Time: 1.22.20, margins 4 1/2;l x 2l 2003 1. Yackety, John Scores, Stephen Hill Kembla Grange, Mrs K Hill; 2. Jungle Girl, 3. Kenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Barbie Time: 1.22.91, margins h x 1/2h 2004 1. Bliss Miss, Ray Silburn, Barbara Joseph, Canb, Mrs BM Joseph, GL Flint, PG Kimber, RG Logan, Mrs J A Kimber, BL & Mrs CD Day, AJ & Mrs D Greenwood & Mrs CL Maguire; 2. Jungle Girl, 3. Billigaboo Time: 1.21.10 (track record); margins: 3 ž l x 1/2l 2005 1. Song of Junee, Kevin Sweeney, Bernie Fraser, Canb, BW Fraser; 2. Colour Me In; 3. Dittman Time: 1.24.82; margins 2l x 1l 2006 1. Bradoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Girl, Cariisa Lambert, Libby Snowden Canb, All Enterprises (WA) Pty Ltd; 2. Zarbaru, 3. Lauren Lou Time: 1.23.02; margins, 1/2l x 1/ 2007 1. Get Global, Jessie Whipp; John Nisbet, Canb; 2. Racers Spirit 3. The Catwalk Star Time: 1.24.83; margins 1; x 1 1/4l

2008 1. Miss Canberra, Shane Pawsey, Mick Miladinovic, M Milandinovic; 2. Poker Pro, 3. On The Barby Time: 1.22.10; margins 2l x H 2009 1. Big Noting, Jim Scobie, Gundagai, Miss KM Blay, JW Scobie, G &Mrs B Armour, C &Mrs G McGrath, M & Mrs J Bruce, P & Mrs S Mills 2. Call Me Combo 3. Beaubridge.

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There will be three cash point at the racecourse - one outside the main gates and two inside, close to the betting ring and bar.

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Along with the hustle and bustle and glitz and glam associated with the races goes a great deal of behind the scenes work.

One of the pivotal roles in ensuring the success of the day is that of the race vet, a role which has been competently filled over the years by local mixed-practice veterinarian Peter Brennan.

Peter grew up on a small farm outside Sydney and attended school at Armidale before studying veterinary science at the University of Sydney.

He worked for the Rural Lands Protection board for three years in the mid-1970s, and having developed an affinity for the region, he opened the Monaro Veterinary Clinic in Cooma in 1977.

He has worked at the esteemed Hobartville cattle stud in Bowral and attends call outs to regional properties to deal with livestock and horses.

Through his experience dealing with large animals he was approached in 1988 to be the resident vet at the Cooma and Adaminaby races.

In the early days, Peter would attend up to five races a year and says he has always enjoyed getting involved in the event.

He likes the social element of the races and believes it is better off now that it is an annual meet. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There used to be the jockeys and the stewards and the horse owners and a few punters,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Since they put all their effort in to one event it has been very successful. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a good social day. Even though Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m working I get to say hello to a lot of people,â&#x20AC;? he said.

Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s day at the races starts well before the punters get through the gates when he meets with stewards and addresses any concerns with the horses.

He visits the horses in the saddle enclosure and advises of any injuries that the horse might be experiencing.

After the race, Peter has the job of assessing horses that did not run as expected, or as he puts it â&#x20AC;&#x153;ran too well or didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t run well enoughâ&#x20AC;?.

All winners are marked for blood testing and a horse that has come to the attention of the steward could be swabbed or blood tests if urine sampling can not be completed.

Peter was on hand at the Adaminaby races where he had a big day, attending to

a larger number of horses than an average meet.

There was a higher number of swabs and blood tests than normal and a nasty incident where the winner of last yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; race, Opoho, snapped some tendons in its leg.

Fortunately, the horse was able to be treated with pain killers and sent home to Queanbeyan where he will retire.

He is looking forward to this weekendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s meet and predicts it is going to be a great success. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It will be a lovely event. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had a bit of rain and that will help the track to no end. It will be a crackerjack day,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;At Adaminaby we had to look at a few more horses than expected, but Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not anticipating any problems (at Cooma). Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all part of the job.â&#x20AC;?

Keep an eye out for Peter riding in the ambulance behind the horses so he can be on hand straight away if there is a problem.

He enjoys the waves from the crowd and jokes that in his last event he wants to race the horses and wagers that he would get pretty good odds.

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Putting their best foot forward....

There aren’t many in local racing circles with a passion and knowledge like Tommy Turnbull’s. A love for horses and the track has led to a life-long involvement with the Cooma Races.

One of the most anticipated meets on the country racing calendar, the Cooma Races is home to many interesting characters. Tommy is one of them, and come race day on Saturday, December 3, he will be casting a keen eye across the field.

Tommy’s affiliation with the races began through his work as a farrier. Working within the Cooma district, Tommy was the man trusted come race day. His meticulous, careful approach saw him shoe horses at the races for about 25 years.

“I started when I went to the races as a patron and a gentleman there who knew I was a farrier asked if I could fill in for the Canberra farriers who couldn’t make it. He asked where are your shoeing tools,” Tommy said.

It was straight home for

Tommy who picked up his tools and began his time as a raceday farrier for many years to come.

“I loved horse shoeing, you get a lot of satisfaction in shoeing a horse properly,” Tommy said.

Being in tune with a horse’s idiosyncrasies was one of Tommy’s strengths.

He ensured their racing plates were appropriately fitted, maximising the horse’s speed but more importantly their comfort.

“For me race day was just another day at work. I treated the racing horses the same as the others. If I knew one would be difficult and it was a local horse, I’d shoe them the night before,” Tommy said.

“It’s important to be relaxed around the horse, that makes shoeing them easier.

“You’d be busy on race day with double shoeing taking place. Farriering is different now, one time ago you’d have to knock the

shoes off and put the racing plates on.”

When the first race gets underway this Saturday, Tommy will be taking his place trackside. While he might not be farriering these days, his

love for the races continues.

Whether it’s catching up with old friends or watching the field turn into the home straight, Tommy the farrier is right at home at the Cooma Races.

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Stay in control and gamble responsibly.

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Lace Lace is back in a big way, and it is here to stay. With the right styling, this super elegant trend can work for anyone. Pick a shape that works for you and keep your accessories chic and minimal for a subtle hint of glam.

Romantic Floral Prints Embrace your inner romance with a soft and delicate floral print. Fresh and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;summeryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; this gorgeous trend is fun and joyful with girlish charm. Team with accessories that bring out the colours in the print, or choose a suitable neutral.

Monochrome If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not loving other seasonal trends you can always reach for a timeless monochrome style. Add a modern spin to your look with stripes, dots or graphic patterns. Keep your shoes tonal, or add colour for a splash of fun.

Top tips for race day: â&#x20AC;˘ Ensure your footwear is comfortable enough to get you through the day. Wedges or a thicker heel are always a more practical option. â&#x20AC;˘ Opt for a wide brimmed hat, over a fascinator if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for an easy way to take shade. â&#x20AC;˘ Have a blazer or jacket option in mind, as we know the local weather can be unpredictable. â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;Śand of course, pick a winner!`

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A thanksgiving service will be held at St Paul's Anglican Church, Commissioner Street Cooma at 2pm on Saturday 3rd December 2016.

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MCCABE Brian Francis Passed away peacefully on Monday, November 28th 2016 at Cooma Hospital, formerly of Culey Ave, Cooma.

Aged 76 years.

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Adored Da to Bradley, Jaime, Susannah and Shaye.

The relatives and friends of the late BRIAN FRANCIS MCCABE are invited to attend his funeral service to be held in the St Patrick's Catholic Church, Cooma, on Thursday 1st December 2016 commencing at 1:00 pm. At the conclusion of the service, the cortege will proceed to Cooma Lawn Cemetery.

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Applications close 16th December.

MEMORIAM

In Loving Memory of Etta May Brayshaw 28.08.1925 - 02.12.2014 Lovingly remembered & sadly missed by family & friends.

Always in our hearts.

Noel Wortley 13.10.72 - 1.12.2004

No matter where we are No matter what we do Daily our thoughts Are still of you Nicole, Cori, Sue, Ray, Wesley and Angie

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Bombala golf presentation Delegate Pony Club Gymkhana

Above left: 4 Ball Handicap Champions Betty Crawford and Gay Kennedy.

Above right: Womens Club Champion Joy Douch.

On Saturday November 26, Delegate Pony Club ran a very successful training day with specialised instructors and 40 riders.

The day consisted of many different training activities and the riders were in teams within their age group. The riders had training in jumping, dressage, flat work, tent pegging, polo cross and mounted games. Very special thank you goes out to all the instructors for coming along to Delegate and making it a great success and to the riders and parents for attending.

On Sunday November 27, Delegate Pony Club ran their first gymkhana in 16 years. The re-established Delegate Pony Club has come a very long way in just three short years, with 50 plus riders attending the event.

The day ran smoothly with great weather and great company. The

events that were held including jumping, riding class, riding pairs, barrels, diamond flag, straight barrels, flag, western pole bending, bending, keyhole, keyhole bounce, in and out of the paddock and the stockman's challenge. It was great to see riders encouraging and cheering on others in their aged groups even if they were competing against one another.

Delegate Pony Club had two trophies up for grabs. The Collins Shield was first presented in 1964 and was donated by Stan Collins.

It was for the highest point scorer on the day at Delegate Gymkhana for any Zone 18 member. This trophy was successfully won by Georgie May Constances from Snowy River Pony Club and was presented to her by Stan Collins’ two daughters, Denise Nichol and Philomena Collins.

The Ken Summerill Memorial Trophy is received by any Delegate Pony Club member who has the highest points achieved over three gymkhanas held in Zone 18. This was successfully won by Dustin Voveris who is only five years old and was presented

by Ken's son, Neville Summerill.

The whole weekend was a great success and with great weather. Thanks goes to all the volunteers. Without you all we couldn’t run the days we had, thanks to the organisers and caterers on a sterling job. A special thank you to all the riders who attended near and far. We had representation from all Zone 18 Pony Clubs this year, including Adaminaby, Jindabyne, Cooma, Nimmitabel, Snowy River and Delegate. There was also riders from down the coast and from across the boarder in Victoria.

Georgie May Constance from Snowy River Pony Club won the Collins Shield, presented

by Stan Collins’ two daughters, Denise Nichol and Philomena Collins.

Above left: Mixed Foursomes Handicap Champions Di Ingram and Simon Stephen.

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Right: Dustin Voveris won the Ken Summerill Trophy.

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Jindabyne Pony Club hosts annual Zone 18 One Day Event

Savanna Nikau riding Maximus.

Jindabyne Pony Club has been very busy since winter and recently hosted our Zone 18 One Day Event. Thirty competitors braved the rough mountain weather to participate in dressage, showjumping and a cross country jumping course. They travelled from Adaminaby, Cooma, Nimmitabel, Dalgety, Delegate and Canberra.

Ollia Stockl riding Chance.

The dedicated members of Jindabyne Pony Club spent much time and effort to prepare and improve the cross country course and had the entire grounds looking spectacular for this annual event.

Thanks also to those who provided cakes and food at the canteen, and raffle prizes kindly donated by

Horseland Fyshwick, Woolworths, SnowAngel and Helga’s Horsey Gifts. All in all another worthwhile and successful event for pony club.

Anyone interested in joining our pony club can contact us jindabynepc@gmail. com

Results Savanna Nikau Caitlyn Pratt Ollia Stockl Annabelle Stott Despojia Savanna Nikau Ella Dennis Alex Gould

C grade Champion D grade Champion E grade Champion Mini E grade Champion Overall dressage champion Overall Cross Country champion Overall Showjumping champion

Bombala students practise their ball skills at AFL Gala Day Local students kicked, handballed, and marked their way through an action-packed day as Bombala played host to an AFL gala event.

The budding AFL stars of tomorrow were put through a range of activities with students from Bombala Public School, Delegate Public School and St Joseph’s Primary School enjoying the gala day.

Students from Year 1 to Year 4 took part in the AFL extravaganza a fortnight ago, reveling under the

coaching from AFL NSW/ACT and the Greater Western Sydney Giants representatives.

AFL NSW/ACT’s Game Development Manager for the ACT and South Coast, Adrian Pavese, said it was pleasing to see so many students taking part.

“The day ran for about three to four hours with students doing a number of skills based activities. The activities were designed to test the students’ motor skills, whilst having

an AFL flavour” Mr Pavese said.

Mr Pavese said events like the gala day are an important step to ensuring more children keep active and are involved in sport.

“The response from the students was really good. The AFL’s charter is that we’re happy as long as children are playing sport.”

“This program has been run for a while now and it continues to build.

We offer an exciting product and that’s what attracts kids to AFL.”

The students were assisted through their activities from Bombala High School’s Year 10 Physical Activities and Sports Studies (PASS) class. The PASS students helped with passing, catching and tackling drills.

AFL NSW/ACT who help facilitate these gala days for students across district, is on the hunt for a new Snowy-Monaro AFL Coordinator.

Mr Pavese encouraged people with an interest in sport, particularly

AFL, to register their interest in the role.

“The job would involve looking after schools in this region. The role can become a permanent/part-time position with the new coordinator able to generator as much work as they can.”

Mr Pavese said the AFL is committed to growing the game throughout the region with money continually going back into the development of the sport.

Students enjoyed their time at the AFL Gala Day a fortnight ago.

Ready, set, kick. Students are shown how to properly kick an AFL ball.

Bombala Public School students line up to kick.

Bombala Public School students practise their handballing skills.

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Peak View Jerangle too strong for Coffey’s PVJ win easily over Coffey’s Peak View Jerangle (PVJ) consolidated their spot in the top four, following a comfortable win in the latest round of the Monaro District Cricket Association’s 2016/17 season.

Playing short, PVJ accounted for an under-strength Coffey’s side with Harrison Cottle the star of the day as he made 59 and took 2/10.

PVJ looked set to post a formidable total at 1/101, but when Monaro under 14 cricketer Jake Quodling entered the bowling attack he orchestrated a batting collapse.

Quodling tore through the batting lineup as he took 5/11 off four overs.

It was his best day for Coffey’s, as PVJ lost 9 for 42 to be all out in 41st over for 143.

Veteran spinner Mark Williams once again picked up the prized scalp of Matthew Moxon for 19.

The PVJ bowlers responded in the best possible fashion as Coffey’s got away to a poor start.

Losing early wickets, they slumped to 7/22 after Ed Thomas took 3/11 off his nine overs, and Moxon snared 3/13.

Quodling joined his captain Nick Moon, and the pair set about chasing the total.

A 50-run partnership brought some respectability to the score as Moon top scored with 36. Coffey’s were all out for 77.

Berridale off the mark Berridale are off and running for the season with an eight wicket win over Dalgety.

Dalgety won the toss and elected to bat and were solid against the Berridale quicks.

Best for Berridale with the ball was Mike Mesley with 3/22. For Dalgety the pick of the batsmen was once again Simon Freebody (56) and Carl Fenton (26).

The pair put on 73 for the fifth wicket and propelled Dalgety to a sound 7/169.

Dalgety got an early wicked with Luke Tredwell (1/42) getting the

breakthrough. The wicket brought Mike Mesley (88*) and James Cahill (61) to the crease and together they hit a great 130 run partnership.

Cahill fell to Grant Ross (1/12) with the winning runs in sight.

Mike Mesley calmly picked off the remaining runs with nine overs left in the day, and Berridale securing their first win of the season.

Aussie make it five in a row The sun was out at Rotary Oval for round 7 action as the Aussie Hotel continued their fine form, notching up five wins on the trot.

Jindabyne made it a perfect seven from seven with the coin toss, choosing to bowl first on a green tinged wicket.

Both sides were a bit down on personnel and Jindabyne kept the runs down and the wickets flowing.

Nick Hind, Chad Stevens and Pete Callan all took early wickets with the Aussie struggling to 4/38 at drinks.

Harry Sidhu (64*) combined with Kaeliff Khoury (36) as the best of the Aussie batsmen and set Jindabyne a competitive total of 9/147.

Aussie got off to the best possible start running through the Jindabyne top order as they looked for quick runs.

Lucas Rixon (75) continued his great run of form and with Stevens (22) the duo looked to take the game away from the Aussie side.

However wickets kept falling and this saw Jindabyne enter drinks with a brisk 5/110.

With Rixon still at the crease, Aussie needed to pull out all the stops and it was Damien Asanovski who continued his stellar form (5/38) to snare the key breakthrough of Rixon.

He then ran through the Jindabyne tail to see the side fall 22 runs short in another great spirited game between the two sides.

Monaro cricket breaks this weeekend for the Cooma Races with action resuming on Saturday, December 10.

Jake Quodling had a great day out for Coffey’s.

Coffey’s Captain Nick Moon looks to play a cut shot.

Swimming Club time trials Week 6 of the Club time trials results Freestyle C Grade Fastest Time Natasha Kelly; Most Improved Aishling Thornton ( 9 secs ); Improved Tyla Marshall.

B Grade Fastest time Amelia Cleverley; Most Improved Kianna Fountain ( 6 secs ); Improved Alexi Alcock.

A Grade Fastest Time Bentley WalkerBroose; Most Improved Hannah Jones (3 secs); Improved Bentley Walker-Broose Hudson Laird, Alex Gould, Lilly Janota, Charlie Alcock.

Premier Grade Fastest time Jonah Perea.

Butterfly C Grade Fastest time Esther Robinson; Most Improved Esther Robinson.

B Grade Fastest Time Hannah Jones; Most Improved Alex Gould (8 secs),

Peak View Jerangle’s Ed Thomas starred with the ball.

Improved Hudson Laird ,Erin Trevanion, Charlie Alcock, Ethan Stacey, Charlie Perea.

A Grade Fastest time Bentley WalkerBroose Breaststroke C Grade Progress Esther Robinson; Fastest time Esther Robinson; Most Improved Kianna Fountain (1sec ).

B Grade Fastest time Georgia Nowland ; Most Improved Georgia Nowland ( 2 secs ); Improved Alexi Alcock.

A Grade Progress to Premier Brenna Clayton; Fastest time Brenna Clayton; Most Improved Jonah Perea ( 4 secs ) Swims for week 7 are Medley Breaststroke and Freestyle Parents are reminded that all swimmers must be accompanied by an adult and that it is necessary for parents to be available for time keeping on the night.

Cooma Women’s Bowling Club news On October 25, in the minor pairs, Mary Murphy and Margherita Zasso defeated Daphne Fraser and Rae Blyton 27-8.

Social bowls – one game of triples and one game of fours.

In the triples Maureen D’Amico, Mary Obermaier and Rulie Steinfort defeated Mary Phillips, Judy Locker and Leone Snell 16-11.

In the fours Tracie Sanders, Una Roberson, Cheryl Meillion and Olga Jebbink defeated Margaret Power, Renata Winckel, Hazel Walker and Dawn Russell 17-13.

On November 1, there were no club bowls but a great Melbourne Cup enjoyed by all those who attended.

On November 8, there were no club

bowls. Instead the ladies of the Cooma Bowling Club hosted the district and veterans presentation day. A great day.

November 15 was the final of the minor pairs. Mary Murphy and Margherita Zasso defeated Mary Phillips and Ev Hamilton 19-14.

The game started off a bit one-sided but both Mary and Ev came home in the second half of the game. Good bowling by all.

Two games of social bowls were played. Dawn Russell and Una Roberson defeated Judy Locker and Hazel Walker 21-10.

Leone Snell and Mary Obermaier defeated Maureen D’Amico and Rae Blyton 15-11.

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Sacred Ride - for all things bikes Right: The team at Sacred Ride in Jindabyne stock an extensive range of products for adventure sports.

Sacred Ride in Jindabyne has been locally owned and operated since 2001 and the experienced staff provide a huge range of quality products in the adventure sports market.

The shop specialises in all things bikes and adventures with sales and rentals, servicing, accessories and tours with local expertise.

“Anything you can get in Canberra we can get in Jindy, including the trails,” business owner Marty Whittingdon said.

Sacred Ride manages a rental fleet of well serviced and reliable bikes, as well as top of the range demo bikes.

Between the two of them, business partners Marty and Nick Davoli possess an unlimited fountain of knowledge about bikes and adventure sports.

The highly experienced and friendly staff are always on hand to offer honest advice about products and are more than willing to have a chat about anything bike related.

“I’ve got a lot of knowledge and I like to solve people’s problems and share my knowledge with them,” Marty said.

“People are always impressed by the amount of stock we carry because if something breaks we need it straight away. We carry everything we think is necessary for the everchanging bike world.”

Sacred Ride has been the mechanical sponsors for the World X-Tri and provided mechanics and race support for the Snowies MTB Festival.

During the world X-Tri a number of visiting athletes dropped in to the store including Humberto Rivera from San Diego, California, who spent most of his free time at Sacred Ride, calling it “the best shop in Australia”.

Barret Fishner who

competed in the pro division also dropped in and praised the shop and Australia as a whole.

“I’m ready to move here, I love Australia.

It has the best coffee, food, the best people, everything. There’s also some of the best terrain in the world,” he said.

Sacred Ride is heavily involved with the community through sponsorship of local events.

They sponsored the inaugural Mt Gladstone MTB race and are always ready to put their hand up to help where they can.

As well as bikes, Sacred Ride provide a range of water based activities on Lake Jindabyne.

You can rent or buy kayaks and canoes to explore the lake’s many bays and islands or try your hand at sailing in a hazard and obstacle free environment.

For a more fast-paced experience a qualified water sport coach is on hand to instruct beginner and intermediate riders on waterskis and wakeboards.

The V8 Skicraft Wake Senator boat also provides tubing and hot-dogging experiences and a huge variety of waterskiing and wakeboarding accessories are available in store.

Affordable skate products and safety accessories as well as clothing are also available at the store and everything comes with expert advice from experienced locals.

“We want to get everyone who wants to do the cool stuff to come here. We want to be the best and solve everyone’s problems and we’re making that happen step by step.

We’re always open to feedback,” Marty said.

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Bombala basketballers bounce into Merimbula Cup

Five Bombala basketball teams travelled down to compete in the Merimbula Cup on Sunday November 6. On the day, the local players faced teams from Merimbula, Orbost and Cooma. With mixed results, there was tough competition from all sides, making it a challenging and enjoyable day for all.

To make teams, many of the Bombala players had to play up an age group in order to make up numbers.

The teams and the organisers would like to thanks all the parents that helped out on the day with organising teams and coaching. They would also like to thank Rhonda, Wendy, Katie and Gordon for spending their day at the courts refereeing the games.

The results are as follows:

U/10 Girls Bombala 6 - Merimbula 20 Bombala 14 - Cooma 0 U/12 Girls Bombala 7 - Merimbula 14 Bombala 12 - Cooma 10 U/14 Boys Bombala 0 - Merimbula 2 26 Bombala 13 - Merimbula 1 13 Bombala 12 - Orbost 71 Bombala 10 - Cooma 18 U/16 Boys Bombala 13 - Merimbula 54 Bombala 6 - Cooma 18 Bombala 11 - Orbost 24 U/18 Boys Bombala 8 - Cooma 41 Bombala 26 - Orbost 41 Bombala 10 - Merimbula 70

Log jam at the top in track in Little Athletics Fifteen athletes crammed the leader board this week with 20 performances within 10 percent their events records.

U/7 Eli Riley cracked a four-year old record of Gus Braham (2012) in the 300m sprint by Âź of a second, recording 1:12.82 sec.

Max Boole sprinted within a whisker of the U/10 70m record when crossing the line in 10.77 sec (97 percent).

Rising star in U/12 Boys Jordan Williams ran a PB this season of 14.60 sec to be within 4 percent of record time of 13.97 sec (96 percent).

Two U/6 athletes push their way into contention this week with both displaying

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their effort over 300m, Aishling Thornton in the girls and Max Ward in the boys.

Both were able to be in striking range of their 300m individual records, Aishling ran 1:27.06 sec (95 percent) and Max posted 1:25.57 sec (93 percent).

U/8 Mary Kimber clocked the next two times in the count down for the top 10 with a 93 percent in the 50m (8.97 sec) and 92 percent in the 100m in 17.52 sec.

Max Boole scooted to the finish line within 0.10 of a second of his season best in 15.51 sec (92 percent).

Jordan Williams (U/12) ran the bend well in the 200m to record a time of 32.12 sec (91 percent) just behind his PB.

Taylah Maurier (U/14) eclipsed the field in the 100m 14+ Girls with a time of 14.72 sec (91 percent).

A U/6 and U/7 rounded off the top 10 this week; they were Chantelle Douglass in U/6 300m in 1:31.13 sec (91 percent) and Christian Moon (U/7) also in the 300m 1:19.89 sec (91 percent).

There was another nine performances with 90 percent of their records. This is excellent display of our talented athletes this season. We are hoping to see the track record book rewritten this season.

Emily Revelant let fly with the throwing club out to her second record in this Month.

Emily (U/9) has increased the record by another 1.30m this week slinging the throwing club out to 15.10m.

Cian Thornton (U9) took a liking to the Club in his first outing with it, heaving it out over 20m with a toss of 22.35m (94 percent).

Eli Riley (U/7) couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t reproduce his record throw from earlier in the month, but still gave it a good heave with 25.10m equalling 94 percent of his record throw.

Tanis Breden (U/9) has fairly good arm as well, on his first trial at the throwing club he was just behind Cian Thornton with 22.10m (93 percent). Tanis and Cian and the other boys in their age group should have some exciting competition as the season develops.

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Reuben Hooper open his season in the triple jump with a leap of 8.88m (91 percent), less than a metre behind the record which stand at 9.85m set 24 years ago.

Ella Hamilton (U/7), very talented young lady on the Track has also an excellent ability to toss things as well; on Saturday Ella produced a PB performance in the sling ball by pushing it out over 20m to 20.37m (91 percent).

Acacia Hare is only 3m behind Emily Revelant in the U/9 girls club Throwing. Her effort of 12.11m was 89 percent of the old record and a PB as well.

Brenna Clayton (U/15) is well behind her record throw earlier in the season of 24.61m in the Javelin with a heave of 21.58m. Brennaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s is exceeding 25m in training and shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t belong before she is transferring this to competition in Cooma.

Lilli Jauncey (U/12) had her first competition for the season and had a great display of her talent in the high jump by clearing 1.20m (87 percent). With a couple more competition under her belt, we are expecting to see her clearing the bar in the 1.35m range soon.

Evie Schulz (U/9) rounds off the top 10 performances this week with a heave of 11.82m (87 percent) in the club throwing.

There were another 10 performances above the 80 percent of the standing records.

In closing we wish to thank one our sponsors, Betta Electrical for their wonderful donation of a refrigerator. It was deeply appreciated by the canteen staff.

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Busy weekend for car club at two-day hill climb Over the weekend of the 26-27 November, Cooma Car Club conducted a ‘first ever’ series of three distinct hill climb sessions that had something for everyone. On Saturday morning, there was a combined Junior Driver Development/Come and Try event that had a relaxed, almost ‘farm yard’ feel that was followed by a Classic Car (30 years or more) hill climb in the afternoon, and a ‘full on’ hill climb on Sunday that was boosted by drivers and cars backing up from Saturday’s Snowy Mountains 1000 tarmac sprint.

The Hill Climb organisers are ‘highly satisfied’ with the success of their first ever Junior Driver Development program that was sponsored by the Confederation of Australian Motor Sport (CAMS) Club Development Fund. The first day of this program was on the 23 October when eleven young (14 to 17 years) drivers took part in a Motorkhana Training Day in Cooma and culminated on Saturday morning with eight young drivers having five runs up the Mount Gladstone track with and without instructors.

This was not a competition, nevertheless all the young drivers recorded impressive improvements in their runs up the ‘Hill’ as they gained experience, developed their skills and grew in confidence. In no particular order, Isobel Willoughby improved her first run time by 21% to record a best time of 58.96s, Jacob Umback by 19% for a best of 66.7s, Jamie Katsanevas by 30% for a best of 58.05s, Georgia Heeley by 29% for a best of 64.87s, Josh Newman by 40% for a best of 62.59s, Geoffrey Dowdy by 20% for a best o Full results for Sunday can be found at http://mtgladstonehillclimb.com.au/results/ timing.html Out of a total 38 competitors, the Class winners on the day were:

Tom Ballard Mazda MX5

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Adam Jorritsma Peugeot 206 GTI180

Type 1-2 1601-2000cc best time 47.04s

Tony Potter Datsun SSS

Type 1-2 2001-3000cc best time 48.9s

Dean Godfrey Ford Falcon G6ET Sophie Katsanevas Subaru Liberty Andreas Proesser Subaru Impreza WRX

Type1-2 over 3000cc best time 44.57s Type1-2 AWD 2001-3000cc best time 53.84s Type1-2 AWD over 3000cc best time 43.96s

Michael Primrose Toyota MR2

Type 3 0-1600cc best time 46.25s

Brendan Coote Peugeot 205 GTi

Type 3 over 3000cc best time 41.8s

Reece McIntosh Volkswagen Golf R

Type 3 AWD over 3000cc best time 40.43s

Mathew Jamieson Daihatsu Moke

Type 4 0-1600cc Best time 46.06s

Anthony Hyde Volvo 242GT

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Nick Coote Subaru Impreza WRX

Fastest Junior Best Time 45.16s

Reece McIntosh Volkswagen Golf R

Fastest Time of the Day best time 40.43s

A sparkling spring sail on Lake Jindabyne Story by Tim Symons, photos by John Byrne Heat four of the 2016/17 twilight series at Lake Jindabyne Sailing Club was postponed due to cold, rainy and windless weather.

A few days later, on a sparkling, spring afternoon, the club ran the third heat of the 2016/17 point-score series on Saturday November 26.

John Byrne started the 12 boat mixed fleet from the club mark on a Port rounding course around the islands with a windward/leeward sausage leg between the mountain mark and the cardinal mark behind Cub Island and a reverse lap around the islands and back to the club.

The light to medium shifting breeze made for a difficult start for some of the sailors. Barney Davis, sailing his Hobie 16 solo managed a great start and slipped away from the fleet while the others jostled for position and started the chase. Out on his own in clear breeze, Barney managed to stretch his early lead to the first rounding mark around Cub Island.

Tim Symons started late and had to sail through the fleet to follow Barney around the buoys off Cub Island and onto the long square run to the mountain mark. The fleet spread out over the course which took the sailors on a windward work from the mountain mark to the cardinal mark behind Cub Island. The medium strength breeze kept the boats moving along, but the shifting direction of the breeze created tricky conditions for all of the sailors.

Martin and Rogan Bannister sailed

their Hobie 16 for the first time along with John Baird on his red Roberts 23 yacht. The boats returned to the sailing club by sailing a reverse lap around the two islands. John Byrne zoomed around the lake in the start boat keeping an eye on the sailors while ensuring that he was back at the finish line off the clubhouse when required.

John Baird assisted Peter Baker who had suffered a cramp and a capsize on his Laser then returned to the beach early. Tom Lowry also brought the club’s blue Laser back to the beach early.

Barney increased his lead around the long course and finished first with a large margin. He was followed by Tim who raced the start boat back to the finish line, Barry Dennis finished next followed by, Steve Osborne, Gote Vikstrom, Martin and Rogan, Alistair and Lucy Cross, Kerry McGaw, Nic Luntungan and Karen Greene and John Baird.

After adjusting John’s time for assisting Peter and adjusting all of the times with their yardstick values, the smaller boats moved to the top of the list. Gote took his first win of the season followed Steve, John, Barney, Kerry, Tim, Nic and Barry. Alistair and Lucy and Martin and Rogan scored equal adjusted points.

The next Saturday race at Lake Jindabyne Sailing Club will be held on the afternoon of Sunday December 4 rather than the usual Saturday.

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Bombala golf club results From hot summer days, Wednesday turned back to winter so again the ladies were unable to play golf with the rain coming down.

The ladies decided it was a good chance to decorate the Club for Christmas, lots of tinsel and lots of laughs.

Saturday for members was the Monthly Medal. Brad Yelds must have been watching the golf on TV and picked up some tips on how to play golf. Brad came in the winner with the good score of 63 Nett.

Other good scores were from Brendan Weston 68 Nett, Merv Douch 68 Nett and Phillip McIntosh 69 Nett.

These chaps were ball winners.

Following golf, the men looked after the ladies with a delightful meal prior to the presentation of trophies won during the year. It was a good night with a good crowd attending and the majority of the winners were there to collect their winnings.

Joy Douch was our Ladies Club Champion for 2016 and Gay Kennedy had a great year winning many trophies.

Brad Tonks was the Men’s Club Champion with Ray Crawford the B Grade Champion.

Ray Fermor and Ray Crawford took home many trophies and Brendan Weston, who struggled during the year with his swing, seemed to pick some great partners winning a number of trophies for the year. Everyone who attended seemed to have a good night.

Although the presentation is over, there is still a lot of golf to be played and we remind all that the Chicken Runs commence after closing day on the December 11.

The Chicken Runs are open to all ladies and men, juniors and anyone wishing to have a game, even if you do not have a handicap, you will soon be given one. Members, try to encourage your friends to come and join the fun.

GOLF PROGRAM LADIES. Wednesday November 30 Stableford. Club Trophy.

Saturday for the ladies we will be busy in the kitchen catering.

MEMBERS. Saturday December 3. Three Ball Drop Out. Club Trophy.

Sunday December 4.

Stableford. Club Trophy.

DUTY ROSTER. Saturday December 3. Colin Gronow.

U14 cricket victorious Taking to the pitch under overcast conditions at Canberra Grammer on Sunday, the U14 cricketers were full of enthusiasm as they headed out to bat first.

Opening batsman, Lach McGufficke, put on a solid display with the bat, scoring 33 before retiring. He received good support from teammates Tom Walker (10), Mathew Rebus (32 – retired), Colby McDonald (5), Kiah Joyce (20 not out) and Preston Hilless (4 not out). Taking advantage of the quick outfield and with some solid running between the wickets, the boys finished their innings 4/151.

As the sun began to break through, the bowling for Cooma

was opened by Colby McDonald, who took a caught and bowled wicket off his first ball of the day.

Supported by some strong work in the field, the Cooma boys soon had Grammer 6/37 after 10 overs.

Strong bowling performances were exhibited by all Cooma bowlers Colby (3/9), Thomas King (0/9), Luke Fitzgerald (0/13), Jake Quodling (2/14), Kiah Joyce (0/10), Preston Hilless (1/10), Mathew Rebus (1/17), Lach McGufficke (0/17) and Justin McDonald (1/1).

The lower order batsmen were able to put some runs on the board before Cooma secured a 49 run victory bowling Grammer all out for 102.

Busy time for Cooma bowlers Wednesday’s weather didn’t encourage bowlers to play, consequently only 11 turned up for a game.

Peter Harris played swinging lead for Allan Thompson (visiting from Coffs Harbour) and Geoff Venables and for Renate Winckel and Kevin Jackson.

Peter, Renate and Kevin spent nine of the first 10 ends on three whilst their opponents moved to 13 and went on to lead 26/9 when play stopped on end 19. Max Butler, Mick Mayhew and Leonie Snell slowly outscored Mary Phillips, Ken Rees and Tony Gray to led 9/5 on 11, then went further ahead to lead 14/7 on 14 when play stopped.

With nine players engaged in Club’s Challenge against Jindabyne at Adaminaby there were only 17 for social bowls on Saturday.

Sergio Roncelli played swinging led for Mark Buckley and Colin Peuker and for Richard Nichols and Olga Jebbink. This game was 9/9 on end nine and 16/15 in favour of Sergio, Richard and Olga on 14.

At that point Olga’s team ran away with it to win 26/17. Brian Searle and Helen Peuker v Mary Obermaier and Margherita Zasso was another close one at the start with Helen and Brian holding a slender 8/7 lead on nine then 17/16 on 17 before running out winners 26/16.

Geoff Venables and Daphne Buckley were unstoppable against Leanne Phillips and Renate Winckel and dominated at all stages, particularly in winning the last six ends to win 31/8.

Garry Taylor and Colin Roberson sneaked in a bit of practice for the pairs when they played Jack Sajina and Steve Seears. Jack and Steve kept Garry and Colin honest for 13 ends but then fell away to trail 11/24 and eventually lose 19/30.

Just one rink of social bowls on Sunday in which Brian Searl, Don Jarvis and John Vincent were kept honest by Darren Collins, Wayne Flynn and Renate Winckel for 10 ends for John’s team to hold a slender 13/12 lead.

From that point it was all Brian, Don and John’s way in winning 29/14.

Results of Club’s Challenge played at Adaminaby on Saturday 26: Jindabyne def Cooma . Pairs 3/0’ Triples 2/1, Fours 2/1. Adaminaby def Nimmitabel.

Pairs 3/0, Triples 3/0 Fours 3/0. On Sunday 27 Cooma def Nimmitabel Pairs 1/2 Triples 3/0 Fours 2/1. Adaminaby def Jindabyne Pairs 2/1 Triples 2/1 Fours 3/0.

Point score to 27th is, Adaminaby 16, Jindabyne 9, Cooma 8, Nimmitabel 3.

Next week Adaminaby plays Cooma and Jindabyne plays Nimmitabel, both at Jindabyne.

Those players involved in preliminary matches in major pairs are reminded that these are to be completed by December 11. Details are on the big notice board in the Clubhouse. The pairs involved (skips only) W Lodge v J Schoon, John Barnes v M Mannile. A Crowe v I Mondello.

On Thursday December 1 at 6pm the Punters Club will be holding a windup day with 10 ends of bowls, draw for partners, barbecue all for $20 which includes green fee and a chance to win the prize pool.

There will also be raffles for hams, chickens, turkeys and ducks. There could be some spots left but numbers are limited to 28. Contact Ken Rees for further information on 0408 484 166.

Players entered in the Major Singles please note. The draw has been made and there will be three preliminary games which are to be played

by January 6 so that play in the main draw will commence on Saturday January7 with top half of draw on that day followed by bottom half on Sunday January 8.

Players not playing on a particular day will be asked to act as Markers during the first round matches. It is realised that some matches in Major Singles will clash with SMBA Fours but to complete this club event before pennants commence at the end of January it is unavoidable.

Geoff Venables.

Bombala bowls results On Sunday November 20 Round one results from the Open Handicap Pairs, which is sponsored by the Garden & Gadget Gallery.

A Dent and C Baker defeated K Callaway and C Kane 32-18.

Chris X and R Joseph defeated H Elliott and N Brotherton 2522. B Crouch and Russ Yelds defeated R Callaway and D Dent 29-19. G Griggs and G Hurley defeated M Guthrie and Phil Kane 27-14. Tuesday November 22 Twilight Bowls saw B Crouch

and B Hurley defeat G and S Hurley 9-6.

Saturday November 26 was Round 2 of the Open Handicap Pairs. B Crouch and B Beileiter defeated Chris X and R Joseph 26-6. A Dent and C Baker defeated G Griggs and G Hurley 30-7. Next week we are hosting the finals of the Super 6s on Saturday (we may need markers for this one so if you’re available please be at the club in Super 6s shirt at 9am ) Jack

Mark Buckley, Ray Coates and Terry Wilson from Tathra and John Schoon.

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Big weekend for Monaro Air Rifle Club The Monaro Air Rifle Club were proud to host the NSW championships in Cooma over the weekend.

53 shooters from 6 clubs took part with fantastic scores being shot. It was especially exciting to see so many master and A grade shooters compete.

The club was thrilled to see so many of our shooters place in their divisions, which makes for more great success for our shooters at the Australian Championships being held in Cooma in January.

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Timothy Deamer.

3rd in A Grade.

Sven Hickling 5th in A Grade.

Bruno Schnitzer 3rd in C Grade.

Mark Chennery 3rd in D Grade.

Sabine Hickling 7th in D Grade.

Peter Hickling 3rd in E Grade.

Jake Mason 4th E Grade.

Karl Engelhardt 5th E Grade.

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Bruno Schnitzer 1st Rest 4 Jake Mason 3rd Rest 4 Sven Hickling 6th Rest 4 Sabine Hickling 1st Rest 5 Tracy Mason 2nd Rest 5 James Williams 2nd Rest 6 Lauren Chennery 3rd Rest 6 Teams Timothy Deamer and Sven Hickling placed 2nd Grade A teams Mark Chennery and Sabine Hickling placed 3rd in D Grade teams Bruno Schnitzer and Jake Mason placed 1st in

Rest 4 Teams Sabine Hickling and Tracy Mason placed 1st in Rest 5 teams James Williams and Lauren Chennery placed 1st in Rest 6 teams.

Bruno Schnitzer and Peter Hickling placed 4th in Veterans teams.

The club used the opportunity to unveil their junior competition. The club received funding from the Snowy Monaro Regional Council for the acquisition of two designated junior rifles.

Member for Monaro John Barilaro and Bronnie Taylor MLC attended the event to hand out personal best certificates to the juniors and SMRC Administrator Dean Lynch officially unveiled the perpetual trophy.

The trophy will be awarded every six months to a junior who has excelled in a range of fields, including participation, shooting and sportsmanship.

“All sports need to encourage juniors to keep the club alive. This is a great opportunity for us to keep the sport alive in the area,” Ms Mason said.

The club currently has a number of junior members and are looking to increase participation.

If people are interested in joining they can call Tracy Mason on 0400871631.

Pictured top: John Barilaro, Bronnie Taylor and Dean Lynch joined president Tracy Mason and junior members of the club for the unveiling of the junior trophy.

Pictured right: Tim Deamer takes aim.

New national record set at Snowy Mountains 1000

The fourth annual Snowy Mountains 1000 has seen a national new record set for the 1000m course.

Chris Thomson and his Nissan R35 GT-R stopped the clocks at 336km/h on his second pass (pictured bottom left).

Defending champions and previous record holder Wallall Racing were out of contention

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after gearbox damage in the first heat.

The Wallall’s record was first broken

by Aaron MacGranahan in his Precision Automotive prepared R35, who took the title with a 16.6 second pass.

Chris Thompson however, took the record by reaching 332km/h – 4km/h faster than the old record.

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Cooma golfers excel in finals of Holden Scramble Cooma Golf Club has finished amongst the best amateur teams in the nation, following two strong showings at Holden Scramble Championship Finals.

Local golfers Dave Crawford, Andrew O’Keefe, Christian and Martin Stockl took to the Sunshine Coast’s Twin Waters Golf Resort over the weekend where they finished 13th in the field of 24 teams.

All teams were joined by a PGA professional golfer with the local contingent playing alongside Jordana Keaton-Matthews.

The team progressed to the Championship Finals after narrowly beating the Harden Golf Club in the regional finals in Canberra last month.

The Cooma contingent took to the course on Saturday, posting an opening round score of 58.3. This placed the team in 17th position after day one, and needing to finish the two rounds in 12th place or better to make the finals, a blistering second round

was needed.

On Sunday, the putts dropped and the tee shots found the fairways as Cooma posted the fourth best score of the day with 52.3. Their sensational finish saw the team fall 0.2 away from a place in the final round.

“All teams have won just by getting to the final, having beaten roughly 8,000 teams at the local level and 500 teams at the Regional Final, to be one of just 30 teams for the Championship Final,” Michael Chard, National Events Manager at the PGA of Australia.

The Holden Scramble has become Australia’s largest and most successful pro-amateur team’s event.

Now in its 25th season, the event sees over one million participants nationally compete in over 10,000 events each year.

The Holden Scramble also runs the Women’s Holden Scramble, which has seen 25,000 ladies tee it up since its introduction.

Martin Stockl, Andrew O’Keefe, Dave Crawford, Jordana Keaton-Matthews, and Christian Stockl at the Twin Resorts Golf Resort for the Holden Scramble Championship Finals.

Locals compete in ITU international triathlon

Three locals took part in the ITU Cross Triathlon World Championships at Lake Crackenback Resort last weekend.

Jindabyne’s Brooke Darlington placed second in the 35-39 age group women’s race. Competing against 20 other women from all over the world in her race, this was an impressive result.

It was a particularly notable achievement considering Brooke has only been participating in triathlons since February this year, and having a 19-month-old baby girl, she has had limited time to train in the lead up to the event.

Brooke says that she thoroughly enjoyed the Championships, with the whole weekend going off without a hitch. She described the course as very challenging.

“It was such a great event for our area and really good for the community to have something happening that is not snowbased,” she said.

“Hopefully we get the event back again.”

Brooke is also a cross country skier and is originally from Canada.

Jindabyne’s Lachlan Harrigan, 15, also competed in the event, placing 11th in the junior (under 19) race, a result that he was a

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little disappointed in. “It just wasn’t the race I trained for,” he said.

“I was a little unsettled in the swim and I cramped up early in the bike. But the experience was good and I can just learn from it.”

Lachlan has been competing in triathlons for five years, and in off-road triathlons for four years. “I prefer off-road because it is a bit more entertaining,” he says. “You have to be on all the time and it’s something different too.”

Training twice a day under coaches Ben and Jackie Allen from Wollongong, Lachlan

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says he enjoys the challenge of pushing his body to the limit for the sport.

For Lachlan, some of the highlights from the weekend were the opening ceremony and the opportunity to watch some of the big names in triathlons compete in the Elite races.

“This event is the Olympics of our sport and to have it here in our backyard is really special,” he said.

Georgia Taylor from Berridale also competed in the event, placing eighth in her 20-24 age group race.

Pictured, Lachie Harrigan and Brooke Darlington.

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Michelle wins at Equitana

Netball umpire qualifies

Local horse breeder, instructor, educator and barrel racer Michelle O’Neill has just taken home the top prize at the Equitana Australian Open Barrel Racing Championships.

The Australian Barrel Horse Association (ABHA) involved 25 of the best cowgirls and cowboys in the country and their beautiful horses attending Melbourne for Equitana. After running qualifying events all over the country, the standard of competition was the highest Australia has even seen.

The Australian Open Barrel Race saw competitors from South Australia, Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland riding top quality open horses. Each combination has qualified through placing at special barrel races throughout 2016.

The origins of barrel racing are simple; wives and girlfriends of cowboys, tired of having nothing to do at roping events, borrowed roping horses to race each other around the cloverleaf barrel pattern. From these simple beginnings, barrel racing has become an international sport which is enjoyed by both men and women and adults and children alike.

Barrel racing is a timed event that has no judges and therefore no subjective points of view. Ride quickly and win. Hesitate and lose.

Barrel racing is timed to the hundredth of a second and competition is so close that an electronic timer is used to time the event. If the horse or rider knocks over a barrel, they incur a five second penalty ending any chance of victory.

Given the high level of competition Michelle said it was a great experience to be able to take out first place and that she is proud to have been able to do it for everyone that has supported her.

One of Cooma’s netball umpires has recently received her C-Badge.

Elissa Bujalski has worked tirelessly perfecting her skills and knowledge of the rules and regulations outlined

by Netball Australian in umpiring to achieve this National title.

Netball NSW made the journey from Sydney to Cooma two weeks ago to help Cooma Netball Association with the local Schools Year 3 & 4 Gala Day to mentor and aid in the kick off NetSetGo at Cooma for all under 10 years.

With this long trip for Netball NSW mentors came the opportunity for

“It’s awesome! It is so nice to be able to do this for all the people who help me achieve my dreams,” she said.

“As you have to qualify for Equitana, it is pretty special. Only 25 girls from across the country make it through the selection process. I had never met many of the girls before; I did not know them of how tough they would be to beat.”

Something that makes the accomplishment even more memorable is that Michelle was riding ‘Squiggles’, a horse that she has bred and trained herself.

In a sport where people pay tens of thousands of dollars for their horses it is a huge accomplishment to have bred, and compete with such a successful horse.

“I am so proud of this horse! Special ones like him make all the hard work worthwhile,” Michelle said.

Michelle also mentioned that she is extremely grateful to Robbie Freebody for lending her Squiggles’ mother.

Michelle also spoke at Equitana in her role as an educator, sharing her vast knowledge on horsemanship through presentations on ‘building confidence’ and ‘buying a great horse’.

With the Southern Zone rodeos starting up Michelle and Squiggles are going to be busier than ever and she is hoping to continue her good form this summer.

She will also be running clinics from Victoria through to Queensland with the next one in Jindabyne on December 27.

More information about Michelle and information about clinics and lessons can be found at her website http://www.cherrytreeequine.com.au

Elissa to be evaluated to ascertain her abilities as a Level 1 umpire to ensue she was ready for the next level and title of umpiring.

Currently the Summer Competition is half-way through with each round becoming more competitive and fast-paced as we get towards the finals.

We would like to remind everyone, young, old, male and female, that our next competition will be starting in March 2017. Please feel free to email Cooma Netball on; coomanetball@hotmail.com for more information.”

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Local horse breeder and barrel racer Michelle O’Neill has won the 2016 Equitana Barrel race title on ‘Squiggles’ a horse she bred. Pictured, Michelle wins a place at Equitana by winning a competition in Cooma in April. Photo by Jenny Solomon. See story page 79.

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