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EDITORIAL Gail Eastaway Elle Thompson Nathan Thompson Richard Wilkins Trista Parker Sam Tonks NPWS Snowy Valleys Council Elena Guarracino Lisa Petroff ADVERTISING Tracy Frazer Jim Walker-Broose Naomi Bruce Jess Plumridge DESIGN & PRODUCTION James Hanna Lisa Petroff Aasta Arctander ACCOUNTS Louise Platts @themonaropost @themonaropost @themonaropost PUBLISHER Monaro Media Group Pty Ltd ACN 121 288 060 59 Vale St, Cooma NSW 2630 PO Box 1227, Cooma NSW 2630 CONTACT US Phone: (02) 6452 0313 Website: www.monaropost.com.au Editorial: editor@monaropost.com.au Advertsing: sales@monaropost.com.au Accounts: accounts@monaropost.com.au The publisher accepts no responsibility for any advertisement, notice or letter published. Any advertisement, notice or letter is published at the risk of the contributor who accepts liability for any intended publication. All such contributors, by forwarding advertisements, notices or letters, agree to indemnify the publisher and warrant that the material is accurate and neither deceptive, misleading, in breach of copyright, defamatory or in breach of any laws and regulations. Please be aware that all material published in The Snowpost is subject to copyright. JULY 2022 ISSUE NO. 85 NEXT ISSUE AUGUST 2022 ISSUE NO. 86

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STUNNING NEW WALK

OPENS IN THE SNOWIES The second stage of a world-class multi-day walk, featuring the country’s highest suspension bridge between Guthega and Charlotte Pass in Kosciuszko National Park is now complete. Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said the spectacular new nine-kilometre track along the upper Snowy River is helping to establish the region as a key ecoadventure tourism destination. “Once all four stages are complete, the 55-kilometre Snowies Alpine Walk will be a world-class experience for visitors to enjoy even more of Kosciuszko National Park, and puts the Snowy Mountains region firmly on the domestic and international tourism map,” Mr Toole said. “The Snowies Alpine Walk includes Australia’s highest suspension bridge at 1,627 metres above sea level and will

create more than 30 jobs, attracting an expected 50,000 visitors per year.” Minister for Environment James Griffin said the project is part of the largest ever investment in national park visitor infrastructure and could compete with the likes of Tasmania’s Cradle Mountain Overland Track. “The opening of this section of the walk marks the completion of the second of four stages, and I’m thrilled to see increased access in this beautiful part of the world,” Mr Griffin said. “The Snowies Alpine Walk is putting NSW on the map for multi-day hikes, and it’ll be a must-do walk for anyone who loves Tasmania’s Cradle Mountain Overland Track. In fact, I reckon it’ll be a strong competitor with the Overland. “I want to see everyone who comes to our magnificent NSW national parks arrive as visitors, and leave as

Member for Monaro, Nichole Overall with signage for the new walk.

conservationists, and this walk will help us achieve that.” Member for Monaro Nichole Overall said the construction of the walkway would open doors for nature-based tourism experiences. “I’m incredibly excited for this walk to showcase the majestic alpine and subalpine landscapes unique to the Snowy Mountains region,” Ms Overall said. The Snowies Alpine Walk project was

awarded more than $17 million by the NSW Government Regional Growth – Environment and Tourism Fund program. Additional funding of $10 million from the Australian Government’s Regional Recovery Partnerships program has enabled construction to commence on stage four. Always check the NPWS website for track updates before you go: www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au

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When you’re driving in the Snowy Mountains, stay cool on the road.

Be careful Be patient Drive to the conditions

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Drive so others survive The Snowy Monaro region has beautiful open landscapes with dry plains and alpine views. In winter, the region’s population swells in size with visitors to our towns and villages coming from all over. Driving to and through the Snowy Mountains is a scenic highlight of every trip, but it comes with many hazards – including animals, black ice and windy roads. But did you know that one of the biggest risks of all on our roads is fatigue? Fatigue is one of the three biggest killers on Australian roads and the risk increases when trav-elling on country roads like those in the Snowy Mountains. Many visitors to the region day-trip from Canberra or Sydney with a two to five hour drive following a long day skiing or snow-boarding on the mountain. This leads to fatigue on the roads and increases the risk of a crash involving yourself, your loved ones, and other road users. Learning to recognise the warning signs of fatigue is an important step in staying safe on the road. These signs can include poor concentration, sore or tired eyes, restlessness, drowsiness, slow reactions or over steering. If you notice any of these signs pull over in a safe place and rest. Our Council urges you to plan to take regular rest breaks throughout your journey by vsiting the Transport for NSW interactive Rest Stop map online at https://roads-waterways.transport.nsw.gov.au/roads/using-roads/tripinformation/rest-areas/map. You can also visit www.testyourtiredself.com.au where you can check your concentration, re-action time and memory to assess how tired you are. Always have a good night’s sleep before a long journey and pull over if you start to show signs of fatigue. The Snowy Monaro looks forward to your visit and we want you to be as safe as possible. Please enjoy what our alpine playground has to offer and remember – ‘drive so others survive’.

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FREE TRAINING

TO DELIVER IN-DEMAND WINTER SKILLS More than 1,500 fee-free training places are up for grabs as part of the NSW Government’s Winter Skills program, which aims to get people skilled for a bumper winter tourism and hospitality season. Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said in-demand short courses would be on offer across parts of regional NSW to help people gain on-the-job experience while supporting local industries. “The NSW Government has consulted with local businesses and industry groups to identify the key skills needed this winter season,” Mr Toole said. “So whether it’s learning how to be a tour guide, pouring a beer at a pub, making a coffee at a local cafe, or lending a hand across the wine regions, regional NSW is keen to have you.” Minister for Skills and Training Alister Henskens said the program will train people to work in the ski industry and related hospitality roles, bar tenders, wait staff and more, to help businesses meet demand for workers. “NSW’s winter getaway destinations will be packed with people this season, so now is the perfect time for people looking to get skilled and work in some of the most beautiful places in our state,” Mr Henskens said. “Following the success of the Winter Skills campaign last year, the program has been expanded

to include the Snowy Mountains, Blue Mountains, Southern Highlands, Hunter Valley and the Central West.” Some of the courses available include Food Safety Supervision, Statement of Attainment in Hospitality, Statement of Attainment in Outdoor Recreation and Statement of Attainment in Public Safety. Minister for Hospitality and Racing Kevin Anderson said the State’s pubs, clubs, restaurants, bars and other hospitality businesses have been impacted over the past few years. “From Perisher to Thredbo to villages packed with fireplace warmed restaurant and cellar doors, we want to make sure our hospitality venues continue to be the lifeblood for local communities,” Mr Anderson said. “This initiative will ensure our local hospitality businesses have access to a pipeline of skilled and job-ready workers, helping address industry needs and skills shortages as a result of the pandemic and the gradual re-emergence of international travel.” For more information and to enrol in courses, visit www.skills.education.nsw.gov.au/ initiatives/winter-skills

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THOUSANDS VISIT

Cooma’s Motoring Museum I N O N L Y A F E W M O N T H S , T H E C O O M A C A R C L U B ’S MOTORING MUSEUM HAS WELCOMED THOUSANDS OF VISITORS THROUGH ITS DOORS.

In only a few months, the Cooma Car Club’s Motoring Museum has welcomed thousands of visitors through its doors.

Through the hard work and passion of the Cooma Car Club members, the museum has taken shape over a number of years.

Boasting one of the finest car and motorcycle collections in the country, the Cooma Car Club is now open on the first Saturday of the month between 10am and 3pm.

Dozens of members have their prized vehicles on display, and if you happen to stop by the museum on a Tuesday, you will get to chat to members and find out more about the collection.

Motoring enthusiasts now have a greater opportunity to stop by the museum (located on Bolaro Street, Cooma) and take a walk through the impressive historic vehicles on display. The Motoring Museum is home to historical cars and motorbikes from the Snowy Monaro region, as well as motoring memorabilia and a working 1950s American diner. Admission: $5pp. Children under 12yrs, FREE Groups: $20pp includes morning or afternoon tea.

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The museum is open to the public, or available for bookings by other car clubs, or for private functions. The Motoring Museum building links to the other club facilities including meeting rooms, catering kitchen and licenced bar, creating a great alternative for meetings, conferences, and events. To request a time to visit, or to make a private booking, contact the Cooma Car Club on 0412 722 505 This old fire cart was restored by Cooma Men’s Shed members.

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THREDBO TOP TO BOTTOM!

Racers ready? The iconic Top to Bottom returns for another action-packed year! This marquee Thredbo event continues its long legacy as Australia’s richest, fastest and longest downhill race for skiers and boarders. With over $25,000 in cash and prizes up for grabs, plus a massive after party…. this event is not to be missed! As the sun rises, racers line up at the top of Thredbo’s iconic Supertrail, Australia’s longest run, ready to take on the 3.2-kilometre downhill with their skis and boards in hand. They run in boots for a 100-metre dash before clicking/

strapping in for a fast-paced blast to the bottom. This is where the battle begins as riders head to the village below, dropping 600 vertical metres while navigating, gates, straights and other racers. It starts at dawn with racing over before first lifts.

The Top to Bottom race will be held on Saturday August 7, and will be followed by the Heineken Saturday ft. Discovery – Daft Punk Tribute. Celebrate all the Top to Bottom action under the alpine night sky with an amazing lineup of Australia’s hottest music acts and pop-up Heineken bar.

Guests who don’t want to take part in the race but want to be involved can book themselves in for the prestigious G.H. Mumm Top to Bottom Breakfast, where they can watch the race from Kareela Hutte located halfway up the mountain with a glass of bubbles in hand.

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WINTER OLYMPIANS

Thredbo Alpine Museum held a meet and greet on Wednesday June 15 to celebrate Australia’s past, present and emerging Winter Olympians and Paralympians. Many familiar faces who represented Australia in the recent Beijing Winter Olympics and Paralympics attended the celebration. The Thredbo Alpine Museum marked the momentous occasion with a collection of thematic displays representing the development of snow sports in Australia as well as memorabilia from past Winter Olympics were featured. Contributors to the fantastic display included Torah Bright, Manuela Berchtold, Jenny Owens and many others. While Australia’s oldest winter Olympian Frank Prihoda couldn’t attend the celebration, his presence was made known with his many memorabilia on display. In a large display case upon entry to the museum is the 1976 Winter Olympic Australian team uniform designed for the opening ceremony by Pru Acton OBE.

The yellow downhill suit and colourful Spyder slalom suit in the display case were worn by Frank in the 1976 winter Olympics. Thredbo Alpine Museum President Errol Hanlon gathered the Olympians and Paralympians and congratulated all of them on their success and achievements during the recent and past games and wished them all the best for their future endeavours.

Back Row - Amelia Hodgson, Josie Baff, Sami Kennedy-Sim, Adam Dickson, Kim Clifford, Jono Brauer, Alice Jones. Front Row - Sam Tait, Abi Harrigan and Manuela Berchtold.

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AND PARALYMPIANS Torah Bright’s 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympic Gold Medal.

Sami Kennedy-Sim and Manuela Berchtold.

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THREDBO’ S Welcome to Winter Party Thredbo Resort General Manager Stuart Diver welcomed guests at the Merrits Mountain House where everyone had the opportunity to mingle and meet likeminded business owners and guests.

Thredbo’s Welcome to Winter Party was a great way to welcome in the 2022 winter season, one that has seen the best start in more than 20 years after receiving 125cm of snow before opening weekend.

Meeting at the Merrits Gondola Base Station guests were first to witness the spectacular ‘Illuminate’, Thredbo’s outdoor immersive light projection show that illuminated front valley for those travelling on the gondola.

Hundreds of ski and snowboard enthusiasts hit the slopes on the Friday, the first day of the opening season and Thredbo is expecting to have a ripper of a season with great snow and even better mountain experiences and events.

To kickstart the ski season Thredbo held their annual Welcome to Winter Party on Friday June 10.

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Park Passes

PL AN AHEAD WHEN HEADING UP THE MOUNTAINS THIS WINTER SEASON The 2022 winter season has begun and for all the visitors coming to enjoy the snow resort facilities it is important to remember that you are traveling through a National Park and you will require a National Parks Pass for your vehicle. For first time travellers to the snow resorts here are some handy tips to remember before making your way up the mountains. Where to purchase your park pass: Before hitting the road to the snow, you can purchase your day passes at the local National Parks and Wildlife Services (NPWS) visitor centres located in Jindabyne, Tumut and Khancoban. There are also vehicle entry stations for both resorts which you can purchase day passes from, as well as the Thredbo Visitor Centre and NPWS

Perisher Valley Office. Annual passes can be purchased online, at participating NPWS visitor centres or by phoning 13000 PARKS. The different options of NPWS park pass: NPWS offer three types of parks passes including a single day pass and multi-day pass, as well as an annual pass. An annual pass will allow you to visit all other fee-charging NSW National Parks without extra cost. The cost of the different park pass options: During the ski season a single day vehicle pass is $29, or $12 for motorcycles, and an annual pass is available for $190. A range of annual pass discounts

are available, including for Senior’s cardholders and those who purchase an annual pass when renewing their NSW vehicle registration. The need for a park pass and penalties involved if you don’t have one: Park passes cover your vehicle entry fee and help NPWS support and care for our national parks. When buying a pass visitors are helping NPWS maintain and improve facilities, protect threatened species and their habitats as well as conserve historic sites and places of cultural significance. Failure to have a valid NPWS park pass may result in a fine of $100 per day. NPWS introduced the digital annual park pass back in April 2021 meaning a physical pass that would usually need to be fixed to your window is no longer

issued or needed for annual pass holders. It is also important to note that annual passes can no longer be purchased at vehicle entry stations on the way up the mountain and can only be purchased at allocated NPWS visitor centres and online. An NSW NPWS spokesperson said that NPWS encourages all visitors to a NSW National Park to plan their trip ahead and check the NPWS website for updates and alerts on safety information and closures, as well as suggested activities and accommodation options in each park. “Visitors are encouraged to stop in and visit one of the many NPWS visitor centres to help them plan their activities, learn about alpine safety and get the most out of their visit.” Said NSW NPWS spokesperson.

For further information on NPWS park entry fees and annual passes please visit www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/passes-and-fees

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SPOKEN WORD POETRY EVENT DOROTHY DICKENS BOOKS & MUSIC, 5.30 PM.

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SATURDAY 23 VINTAGE APRES SKI SOIREE FIRST BASE FT. STACE CADET | ALPINE BAR, THREDBO HOTEL. 3PM – 7.30PM SUNDAY 24

CHRISTMAS IN JULY LUNCH MICHELAGO HALL, 11AM – 3PM

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CHICKS WITH STIX SKIING SESSIONS THREDBO RESORT, 9.30AM – 1PM, FREE

AUGUST 2022 WEDNESDAY 3 AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY SYMPOSIUM – COOMA SHOWGROUND & MFC THURSDAY 4 SPOKEN WORD POETRY EVENT – DOROTHY DICKENS BOOKS & MUSIC, 5.30 PM MOMENTS EXHIBITION - MONARO ART GROUP FRI 5 – 31 GALLERY, 112 SHARP STREET COOMA OPENS 5.30PM TOP TO BOTTOM SKIING SUPERTRAIL SATURDAY 6 THREDBO RESORT, 6AM – 8AM COOMA TIGERS 70TH CELEBRATION

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We’re here to help you discover more… …about our alpine playground.

Take a road trip and rediscover the beauty of our Snowy Region, from Canberra to the Victorian border. You’ll ﬁnd wide open landscapes as you rise up to alpine high country. Our small villages and vibrant towns across this vast region are ready to welcome you. Your job is to stop, explore and be rewarded. Winter means old friends and visitors are welcomed back to enjoy our mountains and snowsports. Often sunny mornings reveal amazing views of the white peaks above and you feel the pristine groomed slopes calling. Go on, it’s time you had a really good look around the Snowies to discover the diverse range of activities, heritage, arts and unique wildlife of this region. Cooma Visitor Centre | 119 Sharp Street, Cooma | 1800 636 525 | Open 9am to 3pm (7 days) | visitcooma.com.au Bombala Visitor Centre | 41 Monaro Hwy (Mahratta St) Bombala | 02 6458 4622 | Open 10am to 4pm (closed Sunday)

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Launch Nest Stays Cooma based family owned fashion retailer birdsnest have embarked on an unlikely new venture in the tourism space with the launch of their new accommodation portfolio, Nest Stays. More than just a place to spend a few nights, Nest Stays meshes together a unique birdsnest shopping experience with luxe accommodation - a place to relax, reconnect, and indulge in some retail therapy. While the accommodation can be booked stand-alone, the full experience is in the ‘Birdsnest Getaway’ packages which are launching from July and will be available to book at birdsnest.com.au/nest-stays.

The Nest Stays terraces have been thoughtfully renovated, posing a beautiful new modern Scandinavian feel on the inside whilst staying true to past charms. Built in the 1860s by a pioneer of Monaro architecture, James Mawson, the front facade and downstairs floorboards have been lovingly brought back to life, repurposed timber from the original ceiling trusses have been handcrafted into cabinetry for the kitchens and bathrooms, whilst the original granite stone walls now stand proud as design features in their own right.

As well as curating this unique destination shopping experience, birdsnest founder Jane Cay is also motivated to bring people to Cooma. Being the regional hub of the Snowy Monaro and located at the foothills of the Snowy Mountains and the breathtaking Kosciuszko National Park, Cooma offers all the allures of a charming country town but with plenty of activities on offer. Discover the many galleries and museums, dine out on the unique multicultural flavours of the area, treat yourself to some retail therapy or simply wander along historic trails and bush walks. Nest Stays is just a 5 minute walk to Cooma’s town centre, and a short stroll to birdsnest HQ where ‘Birdsnest Getaway’ packages come to life. To discover more about Nest Stays head to www.birdsnest.com.au/ nest-stays

‘Birdsnest Getaway’ packages are designed for groups between 2 and 10 people and include two nights accommodation at Nest Stays, a $50 birdsnest voucher per person, and an intimate shopping experience in the Nest Lounge with bubbles, nibbles, and a dedicated host. This package is the perfect excuse for friends to come together to enjoy quality time connecting in a beautiful space, at the same time as treating themselves to a unique and personal experience in the changeroom. It’s just as perfect for those who want to revamp their wardrobe as those who are looking for a fun and effortless getaway.

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SELWYN DELAYS REOPENING After two years of rebuilding after the destruction of the 2019-2020 bushfires, the Selwyn Snow Resort made the recent “heartbreaking” decision not to reopen for the 2022 snow season, ironically due to the unprecedented early snowfall experienced in June. The Blyton Group General Manager Lucy Blyton said the principal contractor of the project had advised that due to unprecedented recent snowfalls the project was unable to be completed by the proposed date of July 2. “A set of challenging circumstances were unprecedented,” Blyton said. “Record breaking rainfalls across November and December caused challenges to civil and groundwork. Material supply shortage and delay in supply chains. The state-wide Covid

lockdowns last year and challenging early season conditions of over 100cm of snowfall in seven days.”

Over the past two years, extensive internal and external works have been done across the resort. From construction of the new visitor’s centre to erection of a new snowmaking system. “Rebuilding an entire ski resort takes a village to achieve, and we thank our guests and the wider public for their patience as we rebuild a bigger and better Selwyn,” Ms Blyton said. “Rebuilding Selwyn Snow Resort remains our top priority and our teams and contractors will continue to work hard to complete the project. We look forward to welcoming our guests back to enjoy Selwyn in Winter 2023.”

Selwyn Snow Resort still under construction. Selwyn’s General Manager Angela Murdoch was there in the 2019/2020 fires and said the Selwyn community would pull through this challenge as it had with those of the past. “If we can get through something as devastating as the bushfires destroying our beloved Selwyn, we can stand through all trials,”Ms Murdoch said.

“Thank you to the incredibly hard-working teams continuing to rebuild Selwyn and to our tight-knit community who continues to band together. After exploring all options and deciding that it’s not possible to open this season, I look forward to welcoming our guests back to enjoy Selwyn in 2023, knowing the hard work, sweat and tears we have poured into rebuilding.”

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Snowy Mountains Grammar School is a K-12 co-educational day and boarding school that offers students a diverse range of learning and development opportunities. We enable this through a modern and innovative approach to education where every student is truly known, and our co-curricular programs are influenced by our unique surroundings. At the end of 2021, Snowy Mountains Grammar School broke ground on Stage 1 and Stage 2 of its Master Plan to transform the school’s campus. Proudly funded by the NSW Government in association with Snowy Mountains Grammar School, the Stage 1 – New Learning Hub will house a wide range of stimulating internal learning facilities, equipped with the latest technology, diverse flexible learning areas, modern science laboratories, a digital technology and robotics room, art room and display gallery, a state-of-the-art design and technology workshop, conference rooms, study spaces, and student and staff amenities. A key feature of the design will enable the outdoor spaces to be incorporated into the learning environment. The Stage 2 Sports Precinct is fully funded by the School. This area will provide access to more green space and a sports oval, two high-quality multi-purpose outdoor courts and cricket nets, and a shade structure for spectators. The fully fenced facility will offer potential opportunities to add other recreational and competitive sports in the future. It will also enable us to

expand lunchtime play areas, with more room to move and socially gather, all while looking out onto beautiful Lake Jindabyne and the Snowy Mountains. With works well under way, Principal, Dr Andrew Bell, is elated to see the vision for the school’s campus start to come to fruition, saying, “The Learning Hub and Sports Precinct will perfectly complement our focus on people and programs, and provide an ideal balance to further optimise learning for our students in our unique location beside Lake Jindabyne and in the Snowy Mountains. Initial planning is under way at a high level for further stages of the school’s Master Plan. It is an exciting time for our school community as we continue to build on the legacy of this great school.” SMGS Head of Middle School, Mrs Jennifer Thompson, echoed Dr Bell’s sentiment, saying, “For us to be developing buildings and a learning environment that are world class in a small regional school is beyond our wildest dreams. Our students, families and community are so fortunate to be able to experience what is about to land on our doorstep.” 2022 has also seen the launch of two new programs, the Equestrian Development Academy and Agistment Facility, as well as the Mountain Bike Academy, which fosters the development of advanced gravity riders. Students have also been enjoying the new enrichment programs and service-learning programs. To learn more about our people, programs and places, visit www.smgs.nsw.edu.au or find us on Instagram: @ snowymountainsgrammarschool

JULY 2022

THREDBO MASTERS

It’s on again for those 30 and above, to don the race suit and head to Thredbo to compete in the iconic Thredbo Masters event. With a range of age groups, take on your peers to be crowned the Master of Thredbo. There are many age categories available to enter for men and women, including 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74 and 75+. The cost is $75 per race or $130 for both. On Friday July 22, it is the Thredbo Masters Super G, and on Saturday July 23, the Thredbo Masters GS. If you’re keen to race but feel you need a little more practise, the race camps are the way to go. Get up to speed and head out with Thredbo’s top race trainers for a four-day race camp where they will share their tips and knowledge and have you carving up the course with confidence. Held from July 19 to 22, Thredbo Race Camps are for the advanced adult skier who is looking to fine tune their style, speed and technique on the race course. The four-day camps are designed for upper intermediate to advanced skiers who have previously participated in racing competitions and are looking to progress their competition skills.

Schedule Friday 8.45am | Super G – Bib Collection – Top of World Cup Race Course 9.00am | Super G – Training run course inspection, 9.30am start 10.30am | Super G – Race course inspection, 11am start Saturday 8.45am | GS – Bib Collection – Top of World Cup Race Course 9.15am | GS – Course inspection 10.00am | GS- First race run, 2nd run – TBC 4.00pm | Presentation ceremony – The Schuss Bar with hor d’oeuvres and refreshments

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This is also a great camp for those wanting to improve their technique on varying terrain. The cost is $829 with Lift Pass not included.

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Jindabyne to Perisher or Thredbo Let public transport take you to the slopes The return bus service is the most affordable and stress-free way to get from Jindabyne to Perisher or Thredbo safely and reliably this ski season. • Book ahead to secure your seat or turn up and go†. • Don’t risk being turned away at the ski fields when the car parks fill up. • Room for your gear including skis or a board, and a day backpack.~ Return

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ANGIE’ S ITALIAN K I TC H E N C E L E B R AT I N G

40 years

1982 to 2022 – Spanning 40 years traditional Italian cuisine, ‘Angie’s’ begins service from a food truck to the fully licensed ‘Angie’s Italian Kitchen’ you can enjoy today, positioned lakefront in the original township of Jindabyne NSW. Angie and Sam Ponticello are the pioneers of Italian cuisine in Jindabyne beginning their business positioned at the BP service station from a food truck called ‘Angie’s Hot Food Bar’. Seven successful years later they opened ‘Angie’s Italian Kitchen restaurant at Nuggets Crossing, later moving to the Snowy Mountains Plaza with a further expansion opportunity opening up for the 100 seater lake front restaurant of today.

kitchen before departing in 2002. They won their first Restaurant and Catering Award for Excellence in 2000 for the area, and continue to enter the category, winning a total of six Restaurant and Catering Awards. In 2019 Italian born Chef Charlie, with 40 years regional Italian cooking experience, joined Angie’s Italian Kitchen and is excited and proud to be rolling into his third winter season. Chef Charlie, together with Sion Harwood who is returning after 20 years, look forward to serving award winning authentic Italian cuisine. Angie’s Italian Kitchen welcomes you with delicious flavour rich, fresh meals that keep the locals and season visitors coming back for more. To keep up to date on Angie’s Italian Kitchen visit the Facebook page www.facebook.com/ angiesitalianjindabyne

Open for dinner from 5pm till late, bookings are advised please call 02 6456 2523. Drop in for a drink, bar opens at 12pm.

Sam and Angie Ponticello with Sion Harwood.

Angie’s Italian Kitchen restaurant in Nuggets Crossing .

Sam and Angie Porticello.

Shop 1A/31 Kosciuszko Road in the Town Centre of Jindabyne offers expansive views of Lake Jindabyne in a top location. With the new location and breathtaking views Angie and Sam hired and sponsored a very talented chef from Wales, Sion Harwood to work as head chef alongside Sam in the

Angie Ponticello with her food truck.

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BAND AT C L U B BOMBALA (DIRTY BYRD) Get ready to rock – Wollongong band, ‘Dirty Byrd’ is set to play at Club Bombala in July, September and December, and local crowds can’t wait! Dirty Byrd is new to the Club but anyone who’s seen them can tell you they put on an incredible show, with anticipation already having built for the first Bombala gig on July 9. Dirty Byrd is a live three-piece rock n’ roll band described as ‘running with a passion rarely seen in this great land of ours’. While the Dirty Byrd lads have an onstage party at every gig, the crowds just cannot help but be dragged in by the energy, always walking away feeling fantastic and wanting more, more, more! With over 10 years of consistently polishing and refining their shows and updating material, Dirty Byrd is a professional band second to none, respected by venues as well as a loyal fan base. Dirty Byrd garners support from all those in attendance that is returned equally in all venues shown from town to town, and Bombala’s next on the list! Of course the Club’s keen to welcome everyone along for some great live music, with members and guests encouraged to make a night of it and enjoy a meal at the Porterhouse Bistro to kick off their evening. The bistro has moved back into its own kitchen and restaurant space after a small fire had them relocated upstairs, but diners can enjoy the great menu either downstairs or up where the action is in the main bar. That’s where Dirty Byrd will be rocking the stage, and you’ll find them there at Club Bombala July 9, September 3 and December 17. Don’t miss ‘em!

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SNOWY VALLEYS

WINTER BITES FESTIVAL 2022 B AT L O W

Music legends You Am I set to breathe new life into decimated regional communities. Hospitality and tourism businesses across the Snowy Valleys are preparing to welcome an influx of visitors to the region for the third instalment of the Winter Bites Festival. Launched in Tumbarumba in 2021, Winter Bites will continue to feature high calibre local produce and awardwinning Australian artists across two festival dates in the townships of Adelong and Batlow. After two tumultuous years following the catastrophic Black Summer bushfires which tore through 45 percent of the Snowy Valleys LGA and the quick succession of COVID-19 border restrictions, Snowy Valleys’ CEO Matthew Hyde hopes the event will play a large role in the region’s ongoing recovery efforts, by injecting more than $700K into the local economy. “The Snowy Valleys community are looking forward to welcoming visitors back into the region after a challenging few years. Winter Bites provides our many agri-food and tourism businesses with the opportunity to demonstrate the high calibre of their products and services to travellers from across the state and country.”

One event has already taken place in Adelong in June, with the Batlow event set for Saturday 27 August. The Winter Bites showcase ‘hero’ elements from across the Snowy Valley region. This includes beef and lamb from Adelong and apples, hazelnuts, spirits and cider from Batlow. Local businesses, community groups and producers also play a part in the festivities, taking turns to host fringe events, food and wine tastings. Pitmasters lined up the sauces at Adelong’s first Meat-Up, a smoking BBQ competition using locally produced meat. While Tumut River Brewing Co will team up with Ladbroken Distilling Co for a fireside cocktail and acoustic music soiree. Children will also be catered with festive face painting plus craft workshops provided by Flip, Paint Scribble and winter inspired cookie decorating stations with Dough Re Mi. Buses will also be running throughout both days from Tumut, Adelong, Tumbarumba and Wagga. Adelong saw headliners Australian country singer-songwriter and ARIA Hall of Fame inductee Kasey Chambers and AIR award winner Charlie Collins. Batlow will have ARIA award-winning

ARIA award-winning band You AM I.

band You Am I and ARIA nominated Kingswood. Destination Riverina Murray’s General Manager, Yvette Myhill, sees the event as a unique opportunity to fill a gap in the region’s seasonal event calendar. “Winter Bites has the potential to become a significant annual event for the region during the quieter winter season and cement the Snowy Valleys region as a destination synonymous with gourmet produce, world-class cool-climate wines and pristine surroundings,” Ms Myhill concluded.

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BREDBO CWA M A R K E TS ! Those travelling to the mountains on the fourth Sunday of the month might find it worth stopping in Bredbo and getting a taste of the village life in the Bredbo CWA Village Markets.

“I’d hope people might like to come

seemed like the perfect place for it,” Rowena said.

Established in 2008 by Bredbo local Rowena Liosatos, the markets are a fantastic showcase of local produce and wares.

A variety of stalls at the markets sell everything from baked goods, local produce, preserves, jam, crafts, crochet, knitted toys and more. There is always a sausage sizzle, coffee and drinks also available.

“It just seemed like a great idea as I noticed there was a market for a market, so to speak, and the community hall and outdoor area

“I think people coming to the markets will likely find something they weren’t expecting to find, as that’s something we hearquite a lot,” Rowena said.

and experience the markets and support our small community. While here they can also check out some of the other great places in Bredbo. The Christmas Barn is open now, the fish and chip shop, the bakery, the pub. It’s a wonderful little community.” So if you’re travelling through Bredbo on the fourth Sunday of the month, why not stop in and check out the Bredbo CWA Village Markets.

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IMPROVING BACKCO As the number of people chasing a backcountry adventure continues to rise, so too has the need for more consistent and accurate reporting on snow conditions.

One organisation focussed on improving backcountry conditions reporting is the Mountain Safety Collective (MSC). A recent $10,000 grant from the National Park and Wildlife Service will help the MSC expand its operations and deliver more reliable reports. The not-for-profit group provides up to date observations on snow conditions for anyone travelling in the backcountry areas of the NSW and Victorian alpine regions. NSW Director of the MSC, Owen Lansbury, said the organisation has welcomed the funding boost from the NSW Government. “The funding will help us maintain our level of reporting and expand our service into the future as we meet the needs of the market,” Mr Lansbury said. “We deliver up to date observations specifically on snow conditions that anyone travelling into un-patrolled alpine environments should consider in regards to their travel safety. “Whether you are on skis, snowboard, snowshoes or trusty old walking boots, the conditions reports deliver info on what snow conditions to expect, and any relevant safety precautions to consider when travelling in snow bound terrain.”

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OUNTRY REPORTING Mr Lansbury, an experienced backcountry guide, said the increase in backcountry snowsports has placed further need for enhanced reporting.

“There has been an explosion in backcountry recreationalists, the numbers have quadrupled in the last few years. Backcountry skiing is the fastest growing sector within snowsports” Mr Lansbury said. “With increased numbers there is a broader range of experiences in the backcountry so there is that need for continuing to improve the conditions reporting. “Our attitude is prevention is better than a cure. The more informed someone is, the better their decision making.” Before taking in the breathtaking views the backcountry has to offer, Mr Lansbury is encouraging first timers to follow a few important steps. “The first and most important step before heading into the backcountry is go with a qualified guide and get to know the terrain and access proper equipment. ‘I would also recommend people take an avalanche safety course.”

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family owned business we were able to set a clear path for the vision and brand of restore grace and grow our dream into a now, full time business. Based in the Snowy Mountains of NSW, we love where we live and we are very environmentally focused and use our region as the inspiration behind our collections. Surrounded by the mountains, snow, bush, and the Australian southern coastal beaches, we draw inspiration from our beautiful landscapes to form our ever evolving homewares collections. From designing the lines, sourcing the material, cutting, sewing and creating the end product you style in your home, every step of the way is carefully carried out by us in our studio in Cooma, NSW.

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Yarrangobilly Discover

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Caves

For information about the caves and tours go to www.nswparks.info/toursyarrangobilly or 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS) To contact Yarrangobilly Caves Visitor Information Centre directly, email yarrangobilly.caves@environment.nsw.gov.au or call us on 02 6454 9597

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IT’ S YOUR TIME TO SHINE WITH A SOCIAL SINGALONG. BRINGING COMMUNITIES TOGETHER Tracy, Sue, Erin and Roz, who make up the musical group Beautiful Imperfection, are encouraging people to come along to the Bredbo Pub on July 2 and get involved in their Pubsong musical event. The Bredbo Pubsong will be the first of four events held across the region, hosted by Beautiful Imperfection through the Snowy Monaro Regional Council Bushfire Recovery Grant. “Singing really brings people together,” Tracy Clifton said. “The Bredbo community went through a lot during the fires and the Bredbo Pub really supported the Rural Fire Service through it all, so this is just a way for us to give back and bring the community together to have some fun.” While follow-up pubsongs are also planned for Numeralla, Bombala and Adaminaby, specific dates are still being finalised, so watch this space. “Everyone can sing, so there’s no experience necessary and we’d encourage people of any age to come and get involved,” Tracy said. “The Bredbo Pubsong will be held at the Historic Bredbo Inn on Saturday July 2 from 2:30pm to 4:30pm, so come along and join in the singing.

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Rockstock Deli

GOURMET WOGGY FOOD PRODUCED RIGHT HERE IN THE SNOWY MOUNTAINS

Rockstock Deli Owner Rocky Harvey

Rockstock Deli has been in the making for over 40 years now and if feral gourmet is a thing then Rockstock Deli Owner Rocky Harvey has you covered. What started as smoked trout lead to dried and cured salamis and meats first for personal use before kicking off his commercial business Rockstock Deli more than a year ago. These first and second generational Aussie wogs were the guys Rocky grew up with and camped, fished and hunted with, who passed on many age-old curing and smoking techniques teaching Rocky everything they knew. The artisan cured and smoked foods are made using those techniques, in the clean mountain air, smoked with the unique flavours of the smoke from the Alpine Ash timber growing near Rocky’s property. Rockstock Deli use all Australian meats and their snags and salamis are made only with natural casings. Absolutely no commercial sausage fillers or anything artificial will be found in their food which makes it all the more appetizing. Rocky said a discussion with Wildbrumby Distillery Owner Brad Spalding tipped the scales from personal use to a potential business venture as Brad mentioned that if Rocky produced the meats then Brad would put them on his menu. Rocky would attend Brad’s ‘Feral Food Society’ Sunday afternoon luncheons at the Distillery often plating up his various smoked and dry cured venisons, it was here that Brad declared that their best local produce was feral (trout, deer, rabbit and weeds).

similar locally and by having Wildbrumby Distillery as a base client really kicked things off,” Rocky said. “Part of the inspiration was that there is very little being produced locally and I think that was a satisfying part of the business that I am producing this locally and so far, the response has been fantastic and people are loving it.” Rockstock Deli stocks various locally smoked and dry cured meats including pancetta stessa, venison jagerwurst, dry cured bacon, wagyu bresaola, capocollo, smoked trout and so much more. Rocky’s meats have become a favourite staple amongst many locals and since Rockstock Deli was born a number of cafes feature his meats on their menu and retail stores stock the meats in their fridges. “You can find my produce on a number of café menus including the Wildbrumby distillery, Jindabyne Brewing, Kareela Hut and Merritt’s in Thredbo,” Rocky said. “Retail stores who stock my produce include The Market, Friendly Grocer Jindabyne, Pickled Parrot Provedore in Khancoban and The Little Grocer in Berridale to name a few.” “I can also organise refrigerated transport so I can get produce to a provedore in Braidswood who stocki it as well as transport door to door deliveries in Canberra, South Coast, Jindabyne, Thredbo and Cooma.” Local deliveries are made by hand in insulated packaging, generally delivered the next day and all other order information can be found via the Rockstock Deli website. To make an online order visit www.rockstock.net.au

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COOMA RAILWAY FULL STEAM AHEAD!

The team at Cooma Railway Inc (CMR) have spent years working on restoring the historic Cooma Bombala Railway line along with the historic Cooma Station and others, with a vision of creating a “living history” style heritage railway attraction along with their regular Railway Markets. “The Cooma railway precinct is the most complete, original railway precinct left in the state and is currently being restored back to operational condition, including the original manual signals and interlocking system, which is the only remaining operational system in the state,” CMR Publicity Officer Craig Moore said. The concept plan for the museum precinct was completed in 2021 in conjunction with Transport Heritage NSW. The first stage of the CMR plan is for the Travel For Pleasure museum exhibit in the Cooma Railway Station Building. The building has been restored over the past three years to create a one-of-a-kind attraction to cater to a diverse audience. The plan is for the museum to be opened to the public in the coming months. “Our plans for operating trains have been separated into four stages with the initial leg taking us from Cooma to Snowy Junction,” Mr Moore said.

“We will then move south to Rock Flat where we will establish picnic facilities. After Rock Flat, we’ll push further south to Nimmitabel, with a new platform at Lake Williams to allow direct access to the town centre, and then on to Bombala. “Our close relationship with Transport Heritage NSW means that we have access to a broad collection of rolling stock that is part of the NSW State Collection. In addition to our CPH Rail Motors, we have already received a number of wagons and will continue to receive additional items very soon.”

RAILWAY MARKETS Held on the second Sunday of every month, the Cooma Railway Fresh Produce Markets have been running for over a year now and showcase some great local fresh food suppliers. They also include Barbecues, hot drinks, coffee and more and are a great way for people to enjoy the heritage of the Cooma Railway Station and line. Regular stall holders include, Coffee 2630, Ironpot Artisan Alpine Bakery, Monaro Produce Growers, Curiosity Chocolates, Tandarra Hilltop Farm, Two Chooks Cook, Aura Jamu, Eucumbene Trout Farm, Snowy Mountain Estate and much more.

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B E ST STA RT TO T H E S N OW S E A S O N IN MORE THAN 20 YEARS With snow still falling and more in the forecast, Thredbo Resort received more than 125cm of fresh snow in the week leading up to opening weekend setting the scene for the best start to the season in over 20 years. Thredbo Resort is looking picture perfect with 125cm of fresh snow blanketing the resort over seven days. With the official opening of the snow season on June 11, the resort was primed for the best start to the snow season in over 20 years. Thredbo Resort General Manager Stuart Diver, said “In my many years living and working in Thredbo, I have never seen the Village so covered in snow ahead of the June long weekend.” “The entire Thredbo community is really excited to see such a strong start to Winter 2022. It’s great to see such positive energy amongst our staff and community ready to welcome guests back to the mountains this weekend.” The snowfall has allowed all major resort areas to open for opening weekend. From June 11, Australia’s longest run Supertrail was open for skiing and snowboarding, as well as High Noon, the Cruiser area and Friday Flat. Both sides of the mountain will be linked via the Traverse and Sundowner meaning skiers and snowboarders of all abilities will have plenty of terrain to choose from. Delivering the biggest alpine events calendar in the country this winter, Thredbo has a range of celebrations and events planned to herald in the season ahead. Check out the Thredbo events calendar for more details.

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JULY 2022

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Whether it’s for a ski or coffee run – you can’t go wrong with Montbell Since 1975 Montbell has been creating high quality outdoor equipment - from tents and backpacks to sleeping bags. Montbell’s clothing line is lightweight and practical for any activity whether you’re skiing, camping, trekking or enjoying the Australian and New Zealand great outdoors. With the cold weather well and truly here, there’s no

better winter wardrobe staple than a Montbell jacket. Light weight, warm and stylish - no matter what you need it for Montbell’s got you covered. Whether you’re headed to the snow or just need something for the daily commute, your dream Montbell jacket awaits you at Larry Adler, Jindabyne. With a wide range of jackets in stock you can pick from superior, ultralight, Gore-Tex or down coat’s all conveniently located in the Nuggets Crossing shopping centre.

Larry Adler Ski and Outdoor is an authorised Australian Montbell stockist. Buy online or visit the Montbell section in the beautiful Jindabyne store today. They deliver right across Australia, New Zealand and the rest of the world. Looking for specific Montbell skiwear, rainwear or outdoor equipment that you can’t see online? Just ask the knowledgable and friendly staff using the online chat via the website on www.larryadler.com or call the team on 1800-ADLER.

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The Thredbo Snow Series presented by Boost Mobile will challenge skiers and snowboarders across an array of disciplines to see who is the best all round skier or boarder! With five big events that incorporate five different styles including rails, ridercross, freeride, slopestyle and big air, each event has its own unique set up that allows the judges to find the best talent in the country. The Snow Series is all about a friendly atmosphere, allowing the athletes to push themselves in a fun and supportive environment. With a huge prize pool on offer, competitors are going to have to bring their ‘A’ game! It’s not all about the pros though, there’s also the junior and grommet categories covered this year. The Thredbo terrain park crew have some ideas up their sleeves to build creative and unique set-ups for everyone to enjoy! Every entry goes in the draw to win a Soundboks valued at $1600, but there is a total of $65,000 of cash and prizes up for grabs across the whole series. If you’re not a competitor, the series is still a great event to check out, watching amazing skiers and boarders do their thing.

RAILS - 25 JULY First stop, the Rails event at the Cruiser Terrain Park. Grab your skis or snowboard and compete alongside all your mates.

RIDERCROSS - 1 AUGUST Ridercross is back with individual qualifying before the finals with four riders at a time until there is a victor. Come and check out the action in High Noon as the competitors fight for a spot on the podium.

FREERIDE - 15 AUGUST This is Thredbo’s big mountain steep and deep freeride event. Come and check out all the action as competitors choose the best line as they negotiate the terrain safely to the bottom.

BIG AIR - 28 AUGUST Spin big to win big in the Thredbo Snow Series Big Air! This showdown takes centre stage on the famous Q5 jump in the Antons Terrain Park. Competitors will go big or go home with points scored from a blend of technicality, air and style.

SLOPESTYLE - 29 AUGUST The final stop of the 2022 Thredbo Snow Series, Slopestyle provides a course with a mixture of jumps and rail features where competitors need to put down a clean run from start to finish. Come and check out the competitors as they showcase their bag of tricks and nail that perfect run to get them the top spot and hopefully the overall Snow Series crown. For more information, visit www.thredbo.com.au

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Alpine Backcountry RENTAL AND GUIDING

Alpine Backcountry Rental and Guiding, in the Berridale shops, was founded by long time ski and outdoor guide John Morrell in 2021. It’s far from a start up business, however, because originally Alpine Backcountry was founded to cater for the burgeoning demand for backcountry skiing and snowboarding equipment in Furano, Hokkaido, Japan.

Prior to establishing his Furano shop in 2013, John was a pioneer backcountry ski guide in central Hokkaido. He ran his first guided tour there in 1984, at a time when no other foreign groups were skiing the wilderness of central Hokkaido—difficult to imagine now. Going back even further, John cut his teeth ski touring in the NSW Snowy Mountains. He graduated to become a nordic instructor, telemark instructor and ski tour guide in the 1980s. More recently, John taught outdoor leadership at TAFE and oversaw his guides’ training for Alpine Backcountry Guides in Hokkaido. In between times, John did a telemark ski descent of Mt Fuji, participated in a Denali expedition in Alaska, ran guided tours on the Ruth Glacier, also in Alaska, and completed a traverse of the classic Haute Route in Europe, from Chamonix to Zermatt, also on telemark skis.

This lifetime in the backcountry is the foundation for the Australian branch of Alpine Backcountry Rental and Guiding, situated in the 1860s granite Berridale bakery. The property has been John’s permanent home for more than 20 years, having moved to Berridale originally in the 1980s.

The rental side of the Alpine Backcountry business caters for today’s growing demand for backcountry and cross country rental and retail equipment here in Australia. The shop carries an extensive range including alpine touring, telemark, pattern based ski touring, split boards, classic and skate Nordic options, snowshoes and a full range of avalanche safety equipment.

Whether you’re seeking to rent or buy quality backcountry equipment, a day or overnight guided backcountry tour in the NSW Snowy Mountains, or advice, Alpine Backcountry Rental and Guiding can help. Drop in for a chat or to get the latest information on what the conditions are like in this magnificent winter wilderness we all enjoy.

Amongst other new rental and retail options for season 2022, is the supremely light K2 Wayback 96, matched with lightweight Tech bindings. Tech bindings helped to revolutionise the rise in interest in backcountry skiing due, to their lightness and simplicity. The guiding options at Alpine Backcountry include day tours for skiers or split boarders, kick and glide ski tours, and multi-day snow camps. Also offered is the unique Backcountry 100 series of tours. Backcountry 101 is a day tour, while Backcountry 102 and 103 are overnight tours. These tours are designed to teach you the skills you need to safely and comfortably explore the winter wilderness on skis or split boards.

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Before you go G E T A N AT I O N A L PA R K PA S S

Details on buying passes are available on the NSW Government Environment and Heritage website. Passes allow you to use the National Park pass holder lane on Kosciuszko Road at Sawpit Creek and Alpine Way Visitor Entry Stations. Look for the signs about which lane to use for pass holder entry. C H E C K A CC E S S

Kosciuszko Road between Perisher Blue and Charlotte Pass is often closed for most of the snow season to all vehicles except residents. There is no overnight parking beyond Sawpit Creek. You can check alpine conditions on the Live Traffic NSW website. HAVE YOUR VEHICLE CHECKED

Snowfield conditions may highlight existing vehicle faults, particularly in the electrical system. Have your tyres, battery, brakes, cooling system, engine and windscreen inspected. ADD ANTI-FREEZE

Add anti-freeze to your engine radiator. You’ll need to match the amount of anti-freeze to the capacity of the coolant system. If the coolant freezes, the engine block and radiator may crack, leaving you stranded with an expensive repair bill. Most modern cars use coolant with wide temperature capabilities, but you’ll need to check with your service provider if special coolant is needed. Adding anti-freeze to your windscreen washing fluid will prevent it freezing on the windscreen when driving. U S E CO L D - W E AT H E R D I E S E L

Diesel ‘waxes’ at low temperature which blocks the fuel system and immobilises the vehicle. If you drive a diesel vehicle, ensure you use fuel formulated for use in cold conditions, such as ‘Alpine Diesel’. This is only usually available close to the snow fields, so plan your journey to arrive with plenty of room in your fuel tank for this fuel. A L LO W E N O U G H T I M E F O R YOUR TRIP

Ensure you allow enough time for the trip. Weather can change quickly in the mountains and make progress slow. If authorities order a ‘snow chain day’, there can be delays at snow chain bays to fit and remove chains.

A V O I D T R A V E L FAT I G U E

Most people have to travel a long way to the snow fields. Ensure you have regular breaks to stop, revive and survive. Driving to the snow fields can be tiring because of bad weather, darkness and narrow, winding roads. Watch for signs of travel fatigue and stop and rest as soon as you feel tired. P R E PA R E F O R E M E R G E N C I E S

Carry a torch, blanket, dry clothes, tow rope, spade, wheel chocks and first-aid kit.

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Driving IN THE SNOW

Adjust your speed to the weather. Slow down when conditions deteriorate and proceed with caution, particularly in fog, snow or ice conditions. O P E R AT I O N S N O W S A F E

The police and transport authorities work together to target speeding, drink driving and seatbelt offences committed by people travelling to and from the snow. D A Y T I M E R U N N I N G L I G H TS

Ambient light in the mountains can be poor, especially in winter. Drive with your headlights on low beam during daytime to improve your visibility to other road users. Make sure you turn on your vehicle’s fog or head lights when the weather turns bad. OBEY TRAFFIC SIGNS

Always obey the speed limit and signs, especially wildlife warning signs. Many road accidents in the alpine areas involve native animals crossing roads, particularly at night. Variable message signs provide up-to-date information about the weather, road conditions and if snow chains have to be fitted. SNOW POLES AND ROAD EDGES

Don’t drive if you can’t see the edge of the road or the next snow pole. These are painted orange and are tall enough for drivers to find their way in heavy snow. BLACK ICE

Take care when driving at night or at dawn or dusk, when surface moisture and dew can freeze into black ice. Difficult to detect, black ice can remain in shaded or low-lying areas even during fine days.

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Snow chains Snow chains are recommended when driving in bad conditions to help drivers and reduce accidents. Possible snow and ice risk sections are identified with yellow lane line marking and signs. National Park regulations require all vehicles (except four wheel drive vehicles) in the National Park to carry chains between the June and October long weekends when driving through designated ‘snow and ice’ risk sections. These are identified by black and yellow signs within the Kosciuszko National Park. The current designated ‘snow and ice’ risk sections are: • Alpine Way – Thredbo to Tom Groggin • Kosciuszko Road within the National Park boundary • Guthega Road within the National Park boundary

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chain must be in contact with the road surface at all times. Some types of snow chains, such as certain ladder chains, should not be used as the spacing between the chain rungs can be excessive and allow the bare tyre contact with the road surface. Tyre pressure should be 25 PSI or higher when using chains. Tyre manufactures recommend that cars with radial tyres shouldn’t travel faster than 40 km/h when fitted with chains. Stop and check the tension of the chains after driving about 200 metres. Remove the chains promptly when you are told it’s safe to do so. Random chain inspections take place throughout the ski season and offending drivers face fines exceeding $300.

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4WD VEHICLES

FITTING CHAINS

When directed by signs or authorities, fit the chains to the vehicles driving wheels. There are special chain fitting bays along the route. • Make sure you fit the chains to the driving wheels, which are the back wheels on rear wheel drive cars and front wheels on front wheel drive cars. If in doubt, check in the car user’s manual or with your service provider. • Make sure your chains are suitable for the wheel diameter and tyre size of your vehicle. If possible, practise fitting the chains in good conditions, so that you know how to put them on. • To be effective, some part of the

Although excluded from the requirements to carry and fit chains, it is recommended that drivers of 4WD vehicles (which include off-road vehicles, all wheel drive vehicles and sports utilities), except those fitted with winter tyres, carry snow chains and fit them when directed. They improve traction on roads made slippery with ice and snow. Chains are also helpful in extreme weather conditions. Winter tyres are designed for driving on roads affected by snow or ice. They provide performance equivalent to snow chains on 4WD vehicles when driving on snow, and a better performance than standard tyres when driving on clear roads in cold conditions. Sometimes known as ‘snow tyres’, they should not be confused with ‘snow and mud tyres’ that are commonly fitted to off-road vehicles. Winter tyres are marked with a standard logo symbolising a snow flake and a mountain.

As an alternative to snow chains, 4WD vehicles not fitted with winter tyres may be fitted with snow traction devices, such as items made from textiles, that comply with the Austrian Standard ONORM V5121.1.

When you’re there PA R K I N G

It is important to park only in designated parking areas and follow the directions of parking attendants. It may mean a slightly longer walk but it’s better than finding your car damaged at the end of the day by snow clearing vehicles. D O N ’T A P P LY T H E HANDBRAKE

Moisture can freeze cables and brake linings. Instead, chock the wheels, but don’t use rocks as they may damage snow clearing machines. LEAVE THE CAR IN GEAR

Leave the car in gear with the front wheels turned away from the slope. Remove wheel chocks from parking area when leaving. FIT SNOW CHAINS

Even if chains were not required to enter the area, it may be advisable to fit them when parking. It is easier to do this early in the day rather than later when weather conditions may have changed. CLEAR ICE FROM WINDOWS AND MIRRORS

Clear all glass and mirrors of ice before attempting to drive away from snowfields. Carry an ice-scraper to clear the bulk of the snow, ice and frost, and use the vehicle’s heater and fan in conjunction with the air conditioner. P R OT E C T W I N D S C R E E N WIPERS

If you’re parking for an extended period, lift wipers off your windscreen or place them in a plastic bag so they won’t stick to the glass. WARM THE ENGINE

Warm the engine for a few minutes before driving off.

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Best Pancakes ~ Apple Strudel ~ Veal Schnitzels ~ Kransky ~ Goulash Hearty Austrian/European cuisine ~ Tea/Coffee ~ Fully licenced

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THE BANJO PATERSON The Banjo Paterson Inn offers customers two separate, fully functional kitchens serving a variety of delectable food options. Clancy’s Brasserie, located on the lower level, is perfect for those who enjoy pub classics & mouthwatering steaks. The Overflow, located on the upper level, serves delicious pizzas & burgers. Once inside the Banjo you will be able to order from either of the kitchens & sit anywhere within the multi-bar, spacious venue! Make a booking via the website.

BEBITA’S SEAFOOD & SALAD JINDABYNE NOW OPEN! Serving an amazing selection of fresh seafood and salads, brilliant burritos & incredible snacks. Conveniently located behind Jindabyne pool at 1 Snowy River Way. Like us on Facebook and Instagram.

COOMA HOTEL Bonafide Restaurant. Local pub. Awesome atmosphere. Great food. Lunch and dinner. Family friendly. Open 7 days. info@coomahotel.com.au

1 Kosciuszko Rd, Jindabyne Phone: (02) 6456 2372

1 Snowy River Way, Jindabyne

79 Massie Street, Cooma Phone: (02) 6452 2003

JINDABYNE EMPORIUM

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Located in Town Centre, Jindabyne Emporium is a new restaurant and bar offering the best view in town. With the boys behind SPLITZ looking after the kitchen you know the burgers will be good! With a range of craft beers, natural/lo-fi wines and Australian spirits, as well as a complete line up of non-alc options to compliment the range of sides and share plates, you’re sure to enjoy your time at the EMPORIUM!

A local institution, Murphy’s has been providing quality service to the region for more than a century.

Pha’s Thai has moved to a new location.

Shop 14, 33 Kosciusko Road, Jindabyne Phone: 0438 427 680

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Now open Monday to Saturday, it’s the perfect place to drop in for breakfast or lunch, offering quality food, delicious Gusto coffee and more.

All the old favourites are still available, and there have been some exciting new editions added (Kingfish Sashimi is a hit).

Truly an authentic taste of the Snowy Mountains.

We also have a full bar, so there is now a great range of Thai-inspired Cocktails, Craft Beer on tap, and a great selection of wines.

www.murphyscafecooma.com.au 155 Sharp Street, Cooma Phone: (02) 6452 6979

www.phasthai.com.au Shop 1, 24 Soho Street, Cooma Phone: (02) 6452 5489

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ROSE’S MEDITERRANEAN RESTAURANT Rose’s Mediterranean Restaurant has been in the Cooma area for over 30 years, upholding a tradition of fantastic food, combined with a modern, relaxed atmosphere. Rose’s Mediterranean Restaurant is a family owned and operated business. We serve authentic Middle Eastern cuisine and a variety of Continental dishes. All efforts are made to source locally grown organic produce. Our growers do not use chemicals or preservatives, and by sourcing produce from within the local area the freshest food comes virtually straight from the farm to your table.

BUNDY’S ROYAL HOTEL Open 7 days at midday with 8 beers on tap, Bundy’s Royal Hotel serves up traditional “pub grub” with an emphasis on in-house preparation of fresh produce to put some new twists on old favourites. Parmi’s, steaks, burgers, salads, fish and chips, Nachos, kids meal deals, and our new plant-based options - all menu items are available for lunch (12 – 2) and dinner (6 – 8). Function catering also available. Bookings recommended.

69 Massie Street, Cooma Phone: (02) 6452 4512

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THAI E SAAN

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Open for lunch and dinner Thai E Saan offers the tastiest traditional Thai food including soups, curries, stir fries and more. Conveniently located across from Nuggets Crossing in Snowy River Avenue, Jindabyne Thai E Saan is well known for mouth-watering Laksa and friendly customer service. Open for take away, pop in store today to place your order.

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Shop 1/2 Snowy River Ave, Jindabyne Phone: (02) 6457 1772

Healthy whole-food dishes created with fresh, locally sourced produce. Coffee by Single-o roasters. Drop by for breakfast or lunch 7-days per week. www.thelottcafe.com.au 177-179 Sharp Street, Cooma Phone: (02) 6452 1414

SMALL FRY TAKEAWAY ADAMINABY Traditional fast food menu. Tasty food, great coffee and service with a smile. Located directly opposite the famous Big Trout. Under new local ownership. Simple. Fresh. Delicious.

23a Baker Street, Adaminaby Phone: (02) 6454 1991

TRADER JOE’S

Famous breakfast bacon and egg baguettes fresh to order (+ Vegetarian option), old school lunch burgers & chips, home-made chicken schnitzel, classic cheeseburgers or slow cooked pulled pork burgers. The best coffee and hot chocolate in the snowies, local beers & 14 different flavoured shakes. Open 7 days 6am - 3pm. Snowline Service Centre Jindabyne, opposite turnoff to The Alpine Way. Order online via the BOPPLE app or, through our Facebook page. 3/6532 Kosciuszko Rd, Jindabyne

MARCH JULY 2022

St Mary V I S I T S From royalty to much loved screen and sporting heroes, the Bombala district has welcomed some important guests throughout its rich history, but none more fascinating than Saint Mary MacKillop. Mother Mary MacKillop, who was canonized in 2010, stayed at the local Sisters of St Joseph’s Convent in Bombala in both 1899 and 1901. That building, now known as Lavender House, acts a local museum and of course features pieces relating to Mother McKillop’s stay in Bombala, including a bust of ‘Mary of the Cross’ as she was known. Mary founded the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart in 1867, with a focus on providing education to the poor, particularly in rural areas. The sisters became established in Bombala in 1887, and moved into the newly built convent and adjoining school building in 1891. Fortunately for us, Mother MacKillop kept a diary which includes entries from both of her stays in Bombala at the convent. The following is an extract from those entries. FIRST VISIT, APRIL 4 TO 10, 1899

• T uesday, April 4 - Rose early, hoping to make an early start, but could not get away until 10.30am, through Mr McCabe’s not being able to get a horse. The one he did get in the end was a poor half-starved thing. Got into Bombala about 12pm. Mr McCabe started back at 1.50pm, having first

had some dinner and fed the horse. He was very kind. Found Sister Martina just recovering from a bad attack of measles. Found the school building in a miserable state. • Wednesday, April 5 – Did not rise early. Father Norris called to see me – had a long chat over school matters. Wrote to Sister Collette (Footscray), Sister Irene, GM and Mrs McCabe. It poured rain all day. • Thursday, April 6 – Father Norris said Mass at the convent. I got to Confession. Had a conversation on various matters after, and on school improvements particularly. Ink – 6d. Very wet again today. Sister Stephanie and I went visiting some of the Catholics. Were caught in the rain and came home drenched. I had to go to bed while my clothes were being dried. • Friday, April 7 – Mass and Holy Communion in the oratory. Good news from Pastor re school improvements. Telegram was 4d. Went to visit some parishioners and Father Norris. The latter took us to see the church. Rain on and off all day. • Saturday, April 8 – No Mass this morning. No letters either. A good many visitors called. It was showery all day. The carpenters were at work at the school. I had a conference with some of the sisters, and Chapter and Instruction in the evening. • Sunday, April 9 – No Mass. Did not rise very early,

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BOMBALA was very tired. Mass prayers in the oratory – some of the people attended. Worked at school matters for a while. • Monday, April 10 – A very wet day and poor attendance at the school. Kept the children in until 1pm and then dismissed them. Took the two 5th class girls in the music room in the afternoon. No letters in the morning, but late at night the gentleman next door brought us the mail. Two pounds from Sister Stephanie who also paid the fare to Cooma. Bought a box of dominoes for 2s. 6d. • Tuesday, April 11– Mother Mary left for Cooma at 6.45am. SECOND VISIT, APRIL 9 TO 11, 1901

• Friday, August 9 – Was not charged at a hotel in Pambula, but the land lady gave me 5/-. Got to Bombala about 7pm having left at 8am. Father Conway paid the fare of 1 pound. Very tired and cold. Paid for dinner on the way – 1/6d. • Saturday, August 10 – No Mass in the morning. Father Norris called twice – heard my confession. Started the same day for Cathcart. Had conference with some of the sisters and gave instruction. • Sunday, August 11 – No Mass. Rosary in the school with the children. Instruction in the evening. Conferences with the sisters.

The bust of ‘Mother Mary of the Cross’ in the Lavender House Museum in Bombala. Sister Mary MacKillop stayed in the building in both 1899 and 1901 when it was a convent.

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COMPLETE Work on rebuilding mountain huts destroyed in the 2019/20 bushfires is continuing but has been affected by heavy snowfalls in early June.

After some challenging mountain weather NSW Parks staff and five volunteers have nearly completed the Rest House at Sawyers Hill. With heavy snowfalls recently, the builders hope to get back to complete chimney and roof when the weather improves. Until then, the team has moved into its winter shed at Tumut and is currently collecting and sorting timber and corrugated iron for the next huts on the program. KHA members Graham, Deidre, David and Lis are providing NSW Parks with hut history and old photographs to help them re-create original design features where possible. Vickerys Hut, which is below the snowline, is likely to be the next hut to be worked on, commencing in September. Rebuilding the Rest House at Sawyers Hill has used: • 8,000 ‘brad’ nails to fix lining boards • 2,000 nails to fix frame

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• 500 nails to fix rafters • 500 screws to fix corrugated iron • 88 vertical boards and 200 battens sanded and installed Members will be interested to know that a number of measures are being taken in the rebuilds to reduce the risk of the huts burning in the future. The timbers used in the huts are being thoroughly treated with fire retardant to make them more fire resistant. Physical design features like window sills, the bottom of boards and any horizontal surfaces have been angled and covered in flattened corrugated iron to shed embers. With 85 percent of structures being lost due to ember attack in a fire, all gaps wider than 3mm are being sealed where possible. Those who would like to assist with future rebuilds in Kosciuszko NP can register their interest with NPWS at srhutsrebuild@environment.nsw.gov.au

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Sadly though, winter also heralds the start of the peak rescue season for our local volunteer wildlife rescue group. Snowy Mountains Wildlife Rescue (LAOKO – Looking After Our Kosciuszko Orphans) is extremely busy during snow season. Rescue and euthanasia call outs for wildlife involved in a motor vehicle accident (MVA) are at their peak during winter due to the influx of traffic on highways and roads leading to our snow resorts and surrounding towns. Kangaroo, wallaby, wombat and possum joeys are often orphaned, having been retrieved from the pouch of their recently killed mother (via MVA). Joeys are bottle fed around the clock and cared for 24/7 by LAOKO’s trained and licenced volunteer wildlife carers. LAOKO needs your help to ensure our rescued joeys are given the best chance at rehabilitation.

LAOKO’s Wildlife Winter Appeal! LAOKO needs to raise essential funds to purchase items such as: • specialised marsupial milk formula for orphaned joeys (species and age/stage specific) • wildlife care supplies (bottles, teats, medical items) • rehabilitation cages for rescued birds, possums and koalas • rescue equipment for our volunteers • supplies for mange treatment in wombats Your generous donation will help LAOKO help our wildlife! Thank you!

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Some of the crowd after the 2022 season opening weekend at The Alpine Church. Chaplains joined with representatives from Perisher, Ski Patrol, Fire and Rescue, along with staff from lodges and winter visitors to celebrate the coming of the snow Perisher and Thredbo held their snow blessing ceremonies over the long weekend and with no shortage of snow falling at both snow fields the blessings were a great success.

leaders, fire and rescue station and the community gather in the beautiful snow-capped chapels to wish everyone a safe, happy and prosperous season ahead.

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Chaplains Graham Morrison and Lloyd Bennett led the service for both resorts

blessing of the snow and as is tradition at the they lead the groups in prayer. Some 40 people gathered at The Alpine All Denominations Church in Perisher on the Saturday where the first order of business was to dig out all the snow blocking the door.

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Looking for a special way to spend your Friday night while visiting the snow? You can’t go past the Merritts Mountain Haus Feast. Running every Friday from June 17 to September 2, Thredbo guests can ride under the stars in Australia’s only alpine gondola to Merritts Mountain House to enjoy a family friendly Bavarian-inspired feast. The ride down is an unforgettable one with views of the Thredbo Village lights below. At 1660m, the alpine restaurant features a traditional European market feel and delicious food to boot.

Each Wednesday night, travel in style via Thredbo’s passenger snowcat to the iconic Kareela Hutte. The on-mountain restaurant will play host to a four-course dinner and wine experience overlooking the lights of Thredbo Village below. A true premium experience that will take your Thredbo visit to the next level.

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There are also fireworks each Saturday night through winter, glittering above the mountains.

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Now cemented as Australia’s most iconic on-snow experience, Thredbo will take you above and beyond to enjoy sunrise at Australia’s Highest Lifted Point, an on-mountain breakfast accompanied with a G.H. Mumm mimosa, then score first tracks down Supertrail – Australia’s longest run.

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Take your Saturday night to a whole new level with the Kareela Supper Club! Enjoy a Gondola and snowcat ride across the mountain to watch the iconic Thredbo Flare Run and fireworks display from the Kareela deck. A truly unique experience, this will be one you will never forget.

Kids Flare Runs Every Thursday in winter as the sun sets, the kids are loaded onto the Easy Does It Chairlift (no adults, kids are accompanied by snow sport instructors) ready to descend the gentle slopes with their own twinkling,

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Guests are transported via the Merritts Gondola to Merritts Mountain House where Thredbo’s passenger snowcat is awaiting. The snowcat takes you across the mountain to Kareela Hutte to watch the iconic Saturday Fireworks Spectacular and Flare Run…with a glass of G.H. Mumm in hand. Enjoy a two-hour canape and beverage package before returning back to the village via snowcat.

Every Tuesday morning from July 26 to September 6, you can catch a snowcat up to the bell for sunrise and then to Eagles Nest for breakfast. Here you can fuel up with a big, delicious breakfast before heading down the Supertrail. What a great way to start your day in Thredbo.

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The Plan The history of the mighty Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Scheme is one of the great Australian stories and certainly one of the most influential moments in the history of the Snowy Monaro region. As far back as the late 19th century, Australians had envisioned diverting rivers such as the Murray, Murrumbidgee, Snowy and Tumut, to irrigate and drought-proof NSW and Victoria’s agricultural land west of the Great Dividing Range. The Snowy River, with its heavy seasonal flow of meltwater from the Snowy Mountains and short run through Victoria before emptying into the Tasman Sea, seemed an untapped and wasted resource to many inland farmers. These ideas would remain dreams until 1944, when the Commonwealth and States Snowy River Committee was formed to examine the potential for water resources in the Snowy Mountains area for both irrigation and power. There were early disagreements between the states on how the diverted water should be used and whether the project should focus on irrigation or electricity. During the second world war, Australia experienced serious power shortages following the expansion of wartime industry, resulting in the Federal Government declaring the project a national security issue, citing the need for a reliable source of electricity away from coastal areas which were vulnerable to attack. On July 7, 1949, the Federal Government passed the Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Power Act 1949, leading to the formation of the Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Authority (SMEAH) and the hiring of New Zealand born engineer, William Hudson as Commissioner and Chief Engineer. The final proposal would consist of two separate projects, one in the north of the Snowy Mountains, and one in the south. The northern development would divert water from the Eucumbene, upper Murrumbidgee and Tooma rivers into the Tumut river, turning hydro-electric turbines to generate power on its way to the Murrumbidgee for irrigation. The Southern development would divert water from the Snowy River valley into the Murray River on the western side of the mountains, generating power near Khancoban on its way down. Each development would also include the establishment of water-storage reservoirs by damming the Eucumbene River near Adaminaby in the north and the Snowy River near Jindabyne in the south.

Construction of Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Scheme - Scenic Jindabyne and the valley of the Snowy River, camp in foreground.

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The Workforce Construction on the Scheme began on 17 October 1949, when GovernorGeneral Sir William McKell, Prime Minister Ben Chifley and Chief Engineer of the SMHEA William Hudson fired the first blast in Adaminaby. However, Hudson and the government knew Australia did not have the labour or engineering manpower to undertake a project of this scale and one of Hudson’s first jobs was to recruit qualified workers from overseas to work on the project. In 1947, the Chifley Government relaxed the Immigration Restriction Act allowing non-Europeans the right to settle permanently in Australia for business reasons and marking the beginning of the end of the infamous White Australia Policy. “Immigration means security. Even more than that, it means the full development of untapped resources. It means greater production of goods and services. It means a better, happier, more prosperous life for every Australian,” Chifley said in a 1949 radio speech.

The Snowy Mountains Hydro-electric Scheme - Island Bend, New South Wales - Workers begin their shift on the nine mile Snowy Geehi tunnel under construction.

Island Bend, New South Wales - Workers play games and drink beer in recreation room.

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The second world war had resulted in nearly one million displaced people spread across refugee camps throughout Europe. It was at these refugee camps that the SMEAH recruited skilled workers, offering them a new life away from the devastation of post-war Europe. The result was that two-thirds of those who worked on the Snowy Scheme would come from overseas. Over the project’s 25 years, more than 100,000 men and women would work on the scheme from 32 different countries. The scheme brought together peoples from nations who only years before had been fighting each other. William Hudson told them, “You aren’t any longer Czechs or Germans, you are men of the snowy,” and for the most part, pre and post-war grievances were set aside to meet the common goal. English Diesel Fitter Dennis Beard heard about the Snowy Scheme after arriving in Melbourne. “Men from all nations worked in harmony in appalling conditions. Sleeping in tents, no water, heating, radio or papers. Yet I enjoyed every minute, the great outdoors, wonderful companions, wonderful memories,” he remembered. The influx of workers all engaged in the building of Australia’s greatest engineering project marked a significant shift in the national attitude towards immigration and would play a significant role in the eventual abolition of the White Australia Policy.

Migrants aboard MV Napoli - credit National Maritime Museum.

Norwegian Workers at the Guthega Penstocks on their way up to the dam construction site.

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Building the Scheme To this day, the Snowy Mountains Hydro-electric Scheme remains one of the most complex engineering projects in the world and certainly the largest ever undertaken in Australia. Between 1949 and 1974, the workforce built seven major power stations, 16 dams, 80 kilometres of aqueducts and 145 kilometres of tunnels as well as 1600 kilometres of roads and train tracks. Almost 98 percent of these works were underground. More than 100 temporary camps and seven townships were built to house the workers of the Scheme and the towns of Adaminaby and Jindabyne had to be relocated to make way for the newly formed Eucumbene and Jindabyne dam reservoirs. The conditions were tough. Especially in the early years when many of the workers had only canvas tents to brace them from the Alpine winter. The rugged landscape presented some of the most challenging working conditions many of the workers had ever seen. However, once again, the skills of migrant workers came to the fore with Norwegian workers famously building the Guthega Dam at 1500 metres above sea level, pressing on with construction through the winter of 1953, one of the worst in decades.

Guthega dam under snow - Landrover carrying concrete buckets.

“Up at Guthega, some 5,200ft above sea level, the snow was even deeper, and heavy falls had to be shovelled away before the next layer of concrete was laid,” a national broadcast stated. “But although the snow brought difficulties and problems unfamiliar to the average Australian, for the Norwegians it was all in a day’s work.” In the 25 years it took to complete the scheme, 121 men were killed in industrial accidents. While this is certainly a lot by today’s standards, workplace safety was of particular importance to the Commissioner William Hudson and the death-toll was considered relatively low for the time period. The Scheme also pushed engineering innovation forward. For example, it saw introduced the development of ‘rock-bolting’ to support rock in the tunnels. A safer and cheaper alternative to concrete linin, this process was subsequently adopted as standard practice across the world, revolutionising the underground engineering scene. An engineering heritage site at Lambie Gorge in Cooma marks the original testing ground for the process and those first bolts remain there to this day.

1956 - Drillers preparing the wall of the Tumut Valley before putting in place the right abutment of the Tumut Pond Dam.

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In 1960, ‘Snocom’ was Australia’s first transistorised computer and one of the first dozen or so computers in the world, using calculations to ensure the project was completed on-time and on-budget. And indeed, by 1974, the Scheme had reached its designed output capacity of 3740 megawatts, providing an annual of 2.36 million megalitres of water for irrigation.

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1970 - Lowering a turbine head cover at Tumut 3.

1967 - The high, arched concrete wall of Murray 2 Dam under construction.

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Sir William Hudson William Hudson was well loved by the workers of the scheme and indeed by history, with many who were involved crediting him with the projects successful construction and completion. In 1955, in recognition of his work on the scheme, he was made a Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire, becoming Sir William Hudson. However, he would not remain Commissioner to see the final completion of the original scheme. His tenure as Commissioner was extended twice, and while Prime Minister Robert Menzies promised Hudson he would be allowed to finish the task, Menzies successor Harold Holt did not honour the pledge and Hudson was retired from the project in 1967 on the eve of his 71st birthday. As a result of his work on the Scheme, Sir William received many distinctions and many countries sought his guidance on water-control undertakings. He would go on to hold numerous engineering consultancies, becoming the first chairman of the Australian Committee of the International Commission on Large Dams, heading the National Safety Council of Australia and the NSW Road Safety Council and more. He would never forget the Snowy Scheme, always attending the ‘Old Hands’ meetings of the workers who had been part of the Scheme from the first day. Sir William Hudson passed away in Red Hill Canberra on September 12, 1978.

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Impact The Snowy Mountains Scheme is not without controversy, with those living on the Snowy River downstream of Lake Jindabyne having been in a continuous discussion on the environmental impacts of the scheme and the flow of water released from the Dam being a matter of continuing negotiation.

1957 - The commercial bank was moved eight kilometres away to the new town site of Adaminaby

All the same, the Scheme remains one of Australia’s most ambitious engineering undertakings and has become pivotal in the story of the nation. It ushered in a new generation of Australian engineers and by the late 1950s, Australian contractors including the Snowy Mountains Engineering Company were skilled enough to win contracts in large engineering projects around the world. It also remains to this day, Australias largest ongoing renewable energy project, producing more than 30 percent of Australia’s renewable energy.

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Mrs Eileen Hudson (later Lady Hudson) cuts the ribbon at the official opening of the Guthega Tunnel. Guthega was the first major component of the project to be completed.

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The Scheme today In 1997, the New South Wales Government and the State Electricity Commission of Victoria established a new company, Snowy Hydro Trading Pty Ltd, to take over management of the Scheme and trade the electricity produced on the National Electricity Market. To this day, Snowy Hydro is primarily responsible for managing the operations of the Scheme. In December 2005, the NSW government announced a plan to sell its 58 percent share in the Snowy Hydro Scheme to private investors. By mid-February 2006, the Federal and Victorian Governments also announced their intention to sell off their shares. However, the plan fell apart, primarily due to a huge public backlash from the Snowy Monaro communities and people across the country. In March 2018, the Turnbull Government bought out the scheme from the NSW and Victorian Governments for $6 billion, making it 100 percent federally owned. In May 2017, the Snowy 2.0 project was announced by the Turnbull Government. A $5 billion expansion on the original scheme to connect the Talbingo and Tantangara Dams with a new 27km tunnel and a new underground power station. The project is touted to provide an additional 2,000 megawatts of dispatchable, on-demand generating capacity and approximately 350,000 megawatt hours of large-scale storage to the National Electricity Market. Or, enough energy storage to power three million homes over the course of a week. “The unprecedented expansion will help make renewables reliable, filling in holes caused by intermittent supply and generator outages. It will enable greater energy efficiency and help stabilise electricity supply into the future,” Malcolm Turnbull said. “This will ultimately mean cheaper power prices and more money in the pockets of Australians.”

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Should you use the air conditioning or fan? And should the temperature be warm or cool? Here’s the best way to clear foggy windows in cold weather. It’s one of the less pleasant aspects of winter driving. Just when it’s cold, foggy or pelting down and you really need to see where you’re going, your car makes the whole job harder by fogging up on the inside. More than just annoying, a car with fogged-up windows can be downright dangerous. But while you can’t control the weather, you can ensure your vision isn’t compromised when you need it. Here’s how.

Keep your glass clean Beyond smear marks, dog slobber and other obvious vision inhibitors, your car’s inner glass gets coated in a light oily haze over time due to airborne contaminants that develop from the cabin plastics, vinyls and other materials. While your car’s heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) system is typically capable of defogging even hazy glass, it’ll do it a lot quicker if the glass is clean because clean glass is harder for water vapour to attach to – in short, your windows won’t get so foggy. How to clean it? There are any number of retail windscreen polishes or glass cleaners that will do the job but a damp chamois towel and some elbow grease can also be effective.

Let your HVAC system do the work Depending on your car, you’ll have one of two styles of HVAC systems to play with – automatic, otherwise known as ‘climate control’, or manual. Both have everything needed to defog your windows and keep them clear; you just need to know how to use them.

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1. Manual HVAC The cause of fogged-up windows is a combination of excess moisture

in the cabin air and the glass being colder than that air, causing condensation on the inner surface. The solution is giving it a blast of hot, dry air. To do this, switch your air-distribution mode to ‘windscreen’, then flick on your air-conditioning (a/c) – while that might seem counterintuitive in cold weather, it will bring the air-moisture level down. Next, switch off your air-recirculation mode. This will allow the HVAC system to bring in some drier outside air rather than recirculating the moisture-laden cabin air, further lowering the air-moisture content. Finally, crank your temperature to full hot (hotter air absorbs more moisture), ramp up your fan speed to full and flick the rear-screen demist button. Your windows should steadily transform from foggy to crystalclear. 2. Climate control If you’ve got the fancier kind of HVAC setup, you’re in luck – simply activate the system’s automatic demist/defog function (look for a standalone button with a windscreen symbol) and let it do the work for you. This function sets the climate control up for optimum defogging by essentially emulating the process outlined above, all at the touch of a button.

Maintaining clear vision Driving along with the fan speed and temperature set to max can be a bit much, so how do you maintain comfort without bringing the fog on again? The key is keeping the a/c on – this will keep a tab on the air moisture – and that drier air blowing on the glass, so use ‘feet/windscreen’ mode if you must spread the warmth rather than removing the airflow from the windscreen altogether. Once the glass is clear, you should also be able to keep it that way with reduced fan speed and temperature. If things start fogging up again, a bit of finessing of those two settings should help you maintain the desired balance of comfort and clear vision.

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Bombala River Walk The other rocks are the perfect size for sitting or for children to quietly explore and climb.

It might not seem the weather for it, but locals don their jackets and beanies to make sure they keep up with regular walks along the Bombala River Walking Track.

The memorial is a tranquil place that invites people to sit and reflect peacefully on our war history, and adds even more beauty and interest to Bombala’s River Walk.

And they know what they’re doing - a stroll around the River Walk may deliver more than you expect, with everything from sculptures to an Anzac memorial and frolicking platypus all on offer. The walk itself is fully sealed and features two footbridges to ensure that everyone from avid joggers through to those with prams and wheelchairs are able to make their way around the trail. And when they do they will be treated to picturesque river views, added to by the lovely trees, garden beds and lawns of the parks it passes through. So beautiful is the location that it has become a popular spot for wedding photos, plays host to the local markets, and year round it offers scenic spaces to sit and relax. If you’re looking for a little more fun, the space offers two playgrounds, one fully enclosed for smaller children and both in the process of being improved upon, while a pair of rotundas offer great barbecue facilities. There’s even exercise equipment dotted around the trail! Another highlight of the River Walk is the Centenary of Anzac Memorial which is situated at Gunnago Park near the top footbridge, featuring a striking sculpted rock surrounded by 34 smaller boulders to signify the fallen listed on the Bombala Cenotaph.

So too do the sculptures that can be found along the track, with the works of local artists using mostly local materials being much admired by walkers as they pass by. And who could forget Bombala’s platypus! The area has become a hot spot for enjoying these wonderful and inquisitive creatures, which are easily spotted from the walking track at many vantage points. In fact they are so often seen playing in the river that many international guests now come to stay at the Bombala Caravan Park adjacent to the River Walk just to watch them. There’s visitor signage along the trail to help you spot the platypus, as well as to point out other interesting features of the location, so there’s no chance of missing anything along the way. While the river itself offers its own beauty of course, the hard work of the local community is really behind the development of this popular attraction. The Bombala Lions Club - with support from the local council, the District Garden Club and a series of outside grants - have worked hard to make the Bombala River Walk all that it is today, and it is certainly worth a wander!

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Michelago Railway Station. The historic Michelago Railway Station offers a window into what life was like in the bustling village during the turn of the 20th century. Heritage listed in 1999, the station is an important part of Michelago’s story and now plans are on track to turn the railway precinct into a tourist drawcard. The Michelago Region Community Association (MCRA) has formed a subcommittee to help promote the station and attract more visitors to the village.

A spokesperson for the MRCA said work is underway to enhance the profile of the railway station with members of the sub-committee recently meeting with a digital marketing expert. “The sub-committee sought expert advice about promotion and marketing of the station through social media and businesses,” the spokesperson said. “The promotional possibilities of Instagram were particularly interesting. “A large number of Michelago visitors

have posted photos and positive comments about the village and surrounding area, including the railway station.” As well turning the station into a tourist attraction, the MRCA is hoping the building will one day host social occasions. “The aim to further develop the station as a tourist destination and event venue will help make it financially self-sustaining.

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MONSTER ENERGY AUSTRALIA ANNOUNCES AN ICONIC PA RT N E RS H I P W I T H T H R E D B O Monster Energy Australia is excited to announce its newly established, multi-year partnership with iconic Australian Alpine Resort, Thredbo.

As the official energy drink of Thredbo, commencing this winter, avid skiers and snowboarders can enjoy a chilled Monster Energy of their own, with the partnership securing exclusive mountain pourage rights for the brand. They can also keep an eye out for Monster giveaways and promotions featuring Thredbo Ambassador and Monster Energy athlete, Tess Coady.

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On the milestone partnership, Monster Energy Australia Sales Director, Jarrad DeBritt said; “Monster has always had a place on the slopes with its rich, global history in the snow and MTB action sports arena, both being an important part of Monster’s DNA. As the number 1 Alpine resort in Australia, we’re thrilled to be partnering with Thredbo and to be bringing Monster to the Mountains”. Monster’s signature branding will be visible across Thredbo, with naming rights to the Anton’s Terrain Park also forming part of the partnership.

Andrew Hodder, National Business Manager at CCEP (Coca-Cola Europacific Partners) said “I’m so pumped to have Monster Energy as the official Energy drink for Thredbo Resort. I look forward to working with Monster & Thredbo, bringing to life some amazing on mountain activations to support both of these great brands. Coca-Cola & Thredbo have had a long-standing partnership, and with Monster now on board, even more opportunity awaits all our brands. Exciting times ahead!”

About Monster Energy: Monster Energy is the fastest growing energy drink brand in Australia, tripling in size since 2018, with the partnership of Coca Cola Europacific

Staying true to Monster’s brand ethos to support and encourage each one’s passion, Monster will also be supporting dual Olympic medallist, Tess Coady, on her home mountain. DeBritt says “We see Tess as an influencer that the next generation of snow athletes here in Australia look up to. We look forward to building out her profile in partnership with Monster Energy and Thredbo and supporting her on the slopes.”

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Monster Energy athlete and Thredbo ambassador, Olympic bronze medallist Tess Coady said “I’m superstoked that Monster Energy has joined forces with Thredbo and look forward to working with them both to develop the Terrain Park and other riding opportunities in Australia’s number one resort”.

Partners. Monster leads the way with flavor and sub-category innovation with energy families such as Juice, Coffee and Tea. Its Ultra Zero range has also cemented it as the #1 Energry brand in the Zero sugar category. Monster is a lifestyle in a can, supporting and fueling athletes,

Caroline Brauer, Thredbo Marketing Manager said “Thredbo is stoked to welcome Monster as its official energy drink partner. Both brands are well aligned in supporting and encouraging passion-driven action sports like skiing, snowboarding and mountain biking and we can’t wait to see the partnership come alive with a series of activations, events and promotions throughout both winter and summer.” With the coldest start to winter in 30 years across Australia and with winter sports ramping up, Monster Energy and the Thredbo team are all geared up and ready to welcome guests to the iconic Alpine region.

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Wrap up of the Jindabyne Snow Sale

The Jindabyne Snow Sale was held over the long weekend and saw hundreds of visitors come through the doors at the Memorial Hall to buy and sell preloved and new ski and snowboard equipment for the winter season. Thanks for everyone who came out and supported the event, which is a fundraiser for the National Snowsports Training Centre Acro facilities. A thank you is also extended to the dedicated team of volunteers that helped at the event and made it one of our most successful snow sales. It requires a big team effort to put it all together, and the event would not be able to run without our brilliant volunteers.

SnowReady helps prepare skiers and snowboarders for their snow trips

SnowReady delivers a fun and interactive ski and snowboard fitness program aimed at people of all ages and abilities. Hosted by three-time Olympian Sami Kennedy-Sim, SnowReady contains eight episodes, and features other Australian Winter Olympians and Institute Program staff who provide helpful tips to help you get the most out of your next Snow Trip. The program includes eight lessons with beginner, intermediate and advanced levels of the exercises, which you can complete in your own time. www.snow.org.au/snowready

FUTURES on snow programs are back in 2022 Snow Australia FUTURES are targeted short programs to enhance the opportunities and resources for young and developing snow sport athletes. They are discipline specific and open to anyone who wishes to learn more about their sport and what it takes to become a skilled competitor. National coaches and athletes are on hand at each FUTURES program to provide technical and practical advice. The 2022 schedule includes: •

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The FUTURES on snow programs have had a two-year disruption and Snow Australia looks forward to holding them again this year. A new FUTURES program this year is the Interschools Slopestyle FUTURES August 21 at Perisher. The program has been developed for skiers and snowboarders who will be competing in the Interschools Slopestyle event on August 22. Participants will develop their skills in Slopestyle with advice from National coaches and athletes at the terrain park that will be used for the event. They will gain an insight into how runs are scored and what judges are looking for. Registrations for FUTURES camps will be available at www.snow.org.au/ pathways/futures

FUTURES on snow programs are back in 2022

Interschools update July 2022 sees the return of the Interschools Championships after a two-year absence. Thousands of school students have entered the Regional Championships events in Perisher and Thredbo, for either the first time, or as returning competitors. Since the events were last held a lot of work has been made in the background to improve the safety and inclusiveness of the event. This has been achieved by developing a gender diversity policy, competition course rule changes that improve the safety of the event, improved scored events guidelines, increased opportunities for multiclass participation, additional events to support cross country skill development, and a pathway for emerging athletes to compete without disrupting their training program.

These policies, rules and guidelines can be found on the Interschools website at www.interschools.com.au/homensw-act-qld-sa/policies-importantdocuments For the information of 2022 Interschools participants, the following rules have been implemented for Interschools to remain a fun, inclusive and safe event. Clothing Rules There are different clothing rules over the disciplines and divisions. Race suits are not permitted to be worn in Primary School Events. Race suits can be worn, but are not compulsory, in the secondary school divisions in Alpine and Snowboard GS only.

Course Rules If you fall and lose your skis, and/or come to a complete stop, you must exit the course. This rule has been updated to improve the safety of the event. Results are based off competitors “best run”, so competitors have two runs to record a time or score. The only exception to this is at the National Championships, when combined times are used to generate results in Alpine and Snowboard GS.

Equipment Rules Fluoro-wax is banned as it has been proven to cause environmental effects.

At all other disciplines, at minimum a thick-soft shell jacket must be worn when completing your competition runs. Hoodies, jumpers, and mid layers are not allowed to be worn as outerwear.

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