The Snowy River ECHO

JINDABYNE | BERRIDALE | SNOWY MOUNTAINS Edition MP11 August, 2018

Keeping towns safe

On July 16, a meeting hosted by the Jindabyne Action Group at Jindabyne Bowling Club, gave community members an opportunity to converse with Monaro District Police Officers and local security contractors, and discuss possible solutions to the recent crime events in Jindabyne.

Many of the crimes reported are attributed to intoxicated patrons leaving licensed premises, either voluntarily, or after having been evicted late at night.

See story on page 3.

Pictured, members of the local community and police officers who attended the meeting in Jindabyne on July 16.

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Elizabeth’s Wise Words - Twists and turns I was standing on a bridge watching the effect the changing tide had on the still calm water beneath. In came the fast clean water, whirling and swirling, with all its might.

The calm water, which had been happily just sitting there, minding it’s own business, was suddenly full of wonderful patterns. These patterns were fascinating to watch as they circled and flowed. Suddenly an unstoppable force was controlling the water. The tide was coming in disrupting the

peace and calm.

Some parts of the water just flowed along as though they did not object to the disturbance. This flowing water was pleasurable to watch.

Other areas of the water fought against the currents, struggling and pushing against the flow.

We are all so like the “tidal flow“ as most of us are happy to just float along enjoying the twists and turns life send us.

We never question what causes these changes in our lives.

A small minority will always

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want to go “their own way“ creating beautiful patterns which will always leave a lasting impression. Then we have the fighters who constantly go against the flow. No incoming tide is going to change them.

They will always push against the flow and create waves.

So which are you in the journey of life? We all start out the same way just like the water. What are the influences that make us swish and whirl?

I would like to think I am a flowing person, but deep inside I’m such a swirler.

Fortunately there is no right or wrong as how we move through life, with our twists and turns. It is all just what we do and present to the world. You are whom you are and will always be loved and admired for your brave attempt at taking on another incarnation. Your own personal growth will depend on your reaction to the twists and turns. Many waste the experiences in life available to them, only to learn one lesson. What we do is what we do, and the tide of life will constantly come in and out, no matter how hard we fight the flow.

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Giving us the chance to dance and flow through life. The tide is a daily occurrence, just as life is a daily occurrence. How wonderful to have the chance to change direction and make it better than it was. Enjoy your twisting and turning it is what brings variety to life.

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It would be so boring if we were all the same. Life needs lots of swirls in it. We all pick our own way and direction, being responsible for the outcome.

How wonderful to stand and watch the tide interact with the still water, knowing that no matter what the out come it would all happen again and again. In comes the tide out goes the tide, just as life will spin us in and out and round

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Security matters with Jindabyne Action Group On Monday evening, a meeting hosted by the Jindabyne Action Group at Jindabyne Bowling Club, gave community members an opportunity to converse with Monaro District Police Officers and local security contractors, and discuss possible solutions to the recent crime events in Jindabyne.

Many of the crimes reported are attributed to intoxicated patrons leaving licensed premises, either voluntarily, or after having been evicted late at night.

Since 2015, there has been a dramatic improvement in the reduction of reported evictions, due to police meetings with licensed premises, better alcohol service training and more proactive management by licensees.

Security contractors Summit Security gave their insights on how intoxicated patrons are managed after mandatory eviction from licensed premises, and the options available for their safe transport home.

“We have a duty of care to offer transport options to the evicted patron, and ensure that they know how they are getting home,” said one Security contractor.

Chief Inspector Michael Tranby (from Cooma) said, “since last year, every category except malicious damage, the number of reported incidents have reduced.”

Malicious damage to property have been regularly featured on local Facebook community pages, causing many locals to comment that they feel frustrated and angry with the apparent lack of effective policing.

During winter, 10 extra police officers are seconded to the Jindabyne district, many of whom are out patrolling the streets.

Since June 8 this year, the Jindabyne Police have initiated 680 events, whereas only 80 events have been reported by

community members. Jindabyne Action Group is advocating for the implementation of a package of security measures in Jindabyne’s CBD. These solutions include better lighting, safe footpaths, safe houses, buddy programmes, regular public transport options at key venues during high visitation periods and better alcohol service accountability at all licensed premises.

Olivier Kapetanakos added “Over 700 replies to a recent Facebook poll resulted in 96 percent of respondents were in favour of CCTV cameras to be installed in Jindabyne, after a recent vicious assault in Jindabyne.”

Prior to the start of the winter season, a spate of graffiti attacks in Jindabyne’s public spaces along the lake foreshore gave rise to a public meeting about improving the skateboard park, as many of the tags were targeting the skate park area, and highlighting the lack of adequate youth facilities.

Chief Inspector Michael Tranby was pleased to report at the meeting, that on Monday afternoon, the perpetrators of the graffiti attacks had been arrested and charged.

He also commented on the halving of assaults in Jindabyne from the same period last year.

“There is no doubt that drugs also contribute to the undesirable behaviours that lead to criminal activity, which is often harder to detect than intoxicated persons,” said Chief Inspector Tranby.

“We need the community to work with us, to forward information so we can act upon it.

Reporting to the police is essential to help solve the crimes efficiently, as seen with the recent assault arrest within five days, due to information supplied by community members.”

Safety programmes for vulnerable women, such as

The Jindabyne Action Group meeting attended by local Police, community organisations and Security contractors.

“Angela”, are in final trial phases, and it is hoped to be rolled out ready for next winter in the Monaro District.

“It has been proven that increase lighting and CCTV camera installation plays a major role in crime prevention,” said Chief Inspector Tranby.

Detective Sergeant Brad Hughes (Jindabyne) and Chief

Inspector Michael Tranby appreciated the opportunity to contribute to the meeting, and look forward to the ‘Coffee with a Cop’ community session on Friday morning, 131444 is the Police Report Hotline which is manned 24/7 in Queanbeyan and relays incidents reports immediately to mobile Jindabyne officers, when

Jindabyne station is not open.

On Thursday 19 July, Olivier Kapetanakos from Jindabyne Action Group will be presenting the findings from the Security meeting directly to Snowy Monaro Regional Council for further action.

Check the Jindabyne Action Group Facebook page for future meetings and updates.

Alleged attacker to reappear in court A 28-year-old ski instructor was arrested in Jindabyne on July 10 and charged in relation to the sexual assault of a woman and the assault of a man in Jindabyne on July 5.

Following extensive investigations, strike force detectives arrested Matthew Williams outside a home unit at Jindabyne .

Shortly after, a search warrant was executed at the unit, where investigators seized items relevant to the investigation. Williams appeared in Queanbeyan Court, where he was refused bail to appear again on July 26.

The assault occurred at about 1.30am on Thursday July 5. Officers from Monaro Police District were contacted following reports a 22-year-old woman and a 25-year-old man had been assaulted on Kosciuszko Road..

Police were told the pair was walking along the footpath after leaving a nearby licensed premises when they were approached by unknown men opposite Foreshore Park.

The man was punched in the head, rendering him unconscious, before the woman was physically and sexually assaulted by one of the men.

After the man regained consciousness, he attempted to render aid to the woman, but was again assaulted.

A short time later, the man flagged down a passing vehicle and the unknown men fled the scene.

NSW Ambulance paramedics treated the pair at the scene for serious facial injuries before the woman was taken to Canberra Hospital for treatment and examination, while the man was taken to Cooma Hospital for treatment.

A crime scene was established and examined by specialist forensic officers.

Detectives from State Crime Command’s Child Abuse and Sex Crimes Squad and Monaro Police District established Strike Force Buckeridge to investigate the incident.

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The “Puffball Fungi� are a really unusual group. An artificial “mish-mash�, they include a diverse collection which are essentially “ball-like� in structure and include the “Gasteroid� and “Bird’s Nest� Fungi, according to their respective shapes. Actually, most of the “mushroom / toadstool� group can occasionally form puffballs, when they do not open up fully, trapping the spores inside the enclosed ball structure. These are just unusual variations and not real members of the “puffball� fungi.

I have found four excellent examples of puffball fungi, either around my Grosses Plain area, or in lower altitude regions of the Monaro.

Geastrum species The name “Geastrum� translates to “Earth Star� and this is literally what these puffballs end up looking like, when mature. The “ball� part (or “endoperidium�) grows out of a “saucer-looking� structure (called the “exoperidium�). This exoperidium tissue splits with maturity, giving the appearance of rays, or a “star� shape.

Hence, the name “Earth Star�.

The specimens shown were growing beneath Snowy Gums on a soil covered by leaf litter and some native grass. They appeared after Summer rains, singly, or in groups of up to three specimens.

Initially, a ball-shaped structure, with a central, apical pore, would appear from the soil, sitting in a circular ring of tissue (the exoperidium). Generally, balls were light brown, around two to three cm diameter, smooth, papery, seated on a very short, brown stem (up to five millimetres long). The exoperidium was initially circular, fleshy, smooth, light brown. On maturing, the exoperidium splits into rays at the edges, giving a “stellar� appearance. Brown, warty spores are produced inside the ball (or endoperidium); this area is called the “gleba�. On further maturing, the endoperidium starts to disintegrate, releasing masses of brown, warty spores, which are then dispersed by wind and rain. Also, animal and human dispersal.

Spore prints were dark brown.

Sources consulted agreed that Geastrum puffballs are generally “nonedible�

Scleroderma species This is a commonly-found genus within the puffball fungi. In this region, I have found it growing widely: directly on soil, in improved pastures, among Snowy Gums, alongside pavements and at the edge of the bitumen road in gravel.

Usually, following Summer rains, but also in Autumn and Spring.

Puffballs were globose, occasionally lobed, smooth to lightly scaly, light yellow to brownish-yellow, growing on a truncated stem with rhizoids, 3 – 5.5 or 6cm diameter. When cut in half (see photo), one could see the surrounding wall (“peridium�), enclosing the darker “spore mass� (“gleba�). Below are the short “stems�. When mature, the peridium ruptures and peels away, releasing the dark-coloured spores.

When quite mature and dry, the spores

fly up into the air quite alarmingly when the structure is knocked, hit, or kicked.

This gives rise to the common term “puff ball�. When spores are fully released, only a circular rim or ring of fungal tissue will be left on the soil, leaf litter, or other substrate. Other types of puffball fungi produce a “pore� (eg. Geastrum, above), a hole in the side or top of the ball structure and spores are released through this opening.

I am listing this puffball as “poisonous�.

According to sources consulted, Scleroderma can cause “repeated vomiting, drowsiness, blurred vision, sweating, painful diarrhoea, headaches, breathing problems and hot sensations, one to two hours after consumption. Its poisons are particularly dangerous for people with heart disease�. Others state that there are a “range of poisonous properties� within Scleroderma species.

Some are “edible, only if used in very minute amounts�. Frankly, I personally wouldn’t take any risks.

However, edibility is not the only medical concern. Many people are sensitive to fungal spores, so merely kicking a puffball can shoot millions of spores into the air. Severe asthma can result, but even milder allergic conditions can be triggered.

More puffball fungi from the Monaro and Snowy regions next issue.

(above) Younger “Earth Star� showing apical pore at top of ball structure and tissue below ball is unsplit

(above) Mature “Earth Star� showing a more “star-like� form

(above) Scleroderma puffball growing alongside a concrete path

(above) Pair of Scleroderma puffballs, cut in half, to show typical puffball structure. The spore mass or “gleba� will only be darkcoloured when the spores are mature.

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ENVIRONMENTAL ZONES …

MONTANE ZONE After exploring Alpine and Subalpine Environmental Zones, they’re now beautifully clothed in snow, so, it’s time to move down the mountains to the Montane Zone.

Knowledge of the zones is important in recognising the floral seasons. To see beautiful flower covered hills, it helps to understand when and what’s there.

This knowledge isn’t new – residents have known it by many names for centuries. Beginning with the original inhabitants, to the graziers, miners and skiers, hikers, and, more recently bike riders, seasons have been important.

Purpose of travel is seasonally achievable. Terminology may be foreign to those with prior knowledge!

Consider the Montane Environmental Zone, the most familiar to all of us. This is where we reside; where settlers based themselves, where snow leases began, where herds roamed … all very romantic in history. This doesn’t mean easy! It’s classic mountain history.

Geologically, we’re still in the Ordovician Silurian era – 500-400 million years ago.

Mountains were unstable, uplifting and folding were occurring, erosion was prevalent sending nutritional sediments downhill, filling valleys, creating the Montane Environment Zone.

This zone provides shelter; is rugged, reaping the benefits of erosion and seeping waters. Primarily, it’s treed so is a fire prone zone. Being largely protected from altitude elements it’s where graziers, miners, skiers, built their huts – it’s accessible and habitable.

We have miners’ huts such as Grey Mare and 4-Mile; graziers’ including Mackays; combined use grazing/skiing as Tin and old Alpine Hut [burnt] built by graziers for their own holidays.

I’ve been asked what constitutes a ‘herb field’ – e.g. Silver Snow Daisies, Billy Buttons, low-level Carpet Heath Pentachondra pumilia and Candle Heath Richea continentis affectionately known as ‘Dragon Heath’ because of its spikes.

They really belong in the Alpine Zones.

Frost hollows are – boggy treeless basins with cold, settling air, any plant must be hardy, e.g. Swamp Heath Epacris paludosa. However, Sphagnum Moss Sphagnum cristatum will grow while ever there’s enough moisture – other plants benefit from their stored moisture.

The flora in the Montane Zone consists of large tree canopy with scrubby under storey.

Trees, Mountain Ash Eucacalyptus regnans, Candlebark E.

rubida, Ribbon [manna] Gum E.viminalis, Musslewood [Black Sallee] E. stellulata.

Under storey, flowering shrubs such as Woolly Grevillea Grevillea lanigera [pic] Gorse-leaf Bitter-pea Daviesia ulcifolia and Common Shaggy-pea Oxylabium ellipticum; with Yellow Kunzea Kunzea muelleri and Leafy Bossiaea Bossiaea foliosa.

Spring-summer flowers launch into life with snow melt. These include red-belled Mountain Correa Correa lawrenciana and Royal Grevillea G. victoriae shrubs.

Summer-autumn brings the low-level Tasman Flax Lily dianella tasmaica [pic] and its companions.

Alpine Pepper Tasmannia lanceolata [pic] has an interesting origin.

It’s believed to date back to ancient Gondwanan representing the earliest group of flowering plants! [“Wildflowers of the Snow Country” Ian Fraser et al:1998] Let’s consider some Montane Zone reptiles.

The Wolf Spider Lycosa species looking for a mate in autumn becomes ferocious at this time.

Coarse scaled Mainland Tiger Snakes Notechisscutatus, with yellow and black bands, are dangerous to livestock and humans. Their aggressive nature makes them the most dangerous snake in Australia, responsible for most deaths.

The snake may emerge for winter warmth, but usually summer. Although normally frequenting watery, moist areas, it’s found in many locations. We were surprised one day to find one in our reserve woodpile … quite a way from any wet area.

Red-bellied Black Snake

Pseudechisporphyriacus looks similar to the Copperhead until you see the red.

So too the Black Snake with its yellow/ cream belly – a female with hatching eggs may become angry.

I was inside Flanagan’s’ Hut once when from outside, hubby and another guy began calling frantically – a Black Snake was visiting. The snake was at the entrance and extremely interested in entering, the men were gone, I was on the highest perch I could find … all in vain, it slithered on its way! Snakes do prefer to retreat.

This is the Montane Environmental Zone – interesting, full, and familiar to most of us. If you want to experience this area try a walk along one of the Thredbo Track sections.

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WITH LEE TAYLORFRIEND

New opening hours

I wrote this poem over a decade ago – my how time flies…Enjoy…Lee…xx

WHAT WILL YOUR FOOTPRINT BE???

There’s a consciousness arising, an awakening of the soul, as the people come together to achieve a vital goal…

Awaken from the apathy, complacency and see.

Protecting what we have today may change our destiny…

Look forwards, yet glance backwards, at the lessons of our past.

It’s time to learn, move on, evolve, this world is turning fast…

In an age where greed destroys the earth, the very air we breathe.

Such disparity ‘Tween social classes, racial tensions seethe…

We must have a ‘social conscience’.

Extend a helping hand.

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Jindabyne Medical Practice (JMP) has changed its opening hours to accommodate the busy winter season.

From July until the end of August, the medical practice will be open 8am - 8pm Monday to Friday, 8am 6pm Saturday and 9am 4pm Sunday.

Office manager Gabrielle McFarland said the medical practice has been noticeably busier since the start of the Victorian and Queensland school holidays.

“The busiest times are reflected in our new opening hours,” she said.

“During winter, we are busiest at the beginning and end of the day.”

From 5 August, sports and exercise physician Dr Lari Trease will be visiting Jindabyne on a regular basis. Lari was the Chief Medical Officer of Rowing Australia for the Rio Olympic Games and has worked as an Australian Team Doctor across a range of other sport settings, including

the Sochi Winter Olympics, Beijing Paralympics and 2012 Winter Youth Olympic Games.

Lari will most likely visit Jindabyne once a fortnight on Sundays and patients will require a referral from their GP. Dr Danielle Blake is an experienced general paediatrician from Canberra who will be vising Jindabyne once a month. She has an interest in all aspects of paediatrics and has specific experience in gutrelated problems. Danielle can also conduct followup appointments via video teleconference for JMP patients only and can see children in her Canberra practice. Danielle’s service will have a private fee which can be discussed when making the appointment (referral from GP necessary).

JMP also offers limited bulk billed x-ray services.

5 Thredbo Terrace, Jindabyne. Call (02) 6457 1221, or visit http://www. jindabynemedical.com.au/ to book an appointment.

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High level health care available

The harsh Snowy Mountains winter can be a taxing time on your heath no matter what age or constitution.

On top of the normal winter lurgies there is the increased risk of injuries from snow sports and snow play.

When you are away from you home base it is reassuring to know that you still have access to high level health care and a reliable source of quality pharmacy assistance.

At Nuggets Crossing we are very fortunate to have the perfect combination of the Snowy Mountains Medical Centre and Jindabyne Pharmacy.

Both of these businesses are headed up by very experienced professionals

who care deeply about the Snowy Mountains locals and a myriad of visitors from around the world.

The Snowy Mountains Medical Centre is located on the Snowy River Ave side of the centre and also has offices in Perisher and Thredbo to look after those on-mountain mishaps.

During the busy winter months, the practice at Nuggets Crossing is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm for appointments or walk ins. It is also open 9.30am to 12noon Saturday, Sunday and public holidays.

The practice is staffed by a team of local Doctors who all have extensive experience working in the mountains at both Thredbo and Perisher Medical

Pharmacy owner, Philip Young.

Centers.

As well as general practice consultancy Snowy Mountains Medical Centre includes services like x-rays, pathology, skin checks and acute injury.

For all after hours emergencies phone the ambulance Service on 000 but for appointments for Snowy Mountain Medical Centre call 6456 2545.

To complement the Medical Centre The Jindabyne Pharmacy, is conveniently located right next door.

This is owned by Pharmacist Philip Young who also heads up the Pharmacy team.

Philip loves Jindabyne and the Snowy Mountains and has recently relocated here pretty well full time.

During the busy winter months Jindabyne Pharmacy at Nuggets Crossing is open seven days a week from 8am to 8pm to take care off all your pharmaceutical needs.

As the pharmacy now compounds you can bring in your new prescriptions and repeats to access your personalised

medicines locally.

Services at the pharmacy also include Asthma Management, Blood Pressure Monitoring, Methadone NDSS agent, Diabetes Management, Webster Paks and Health Food BioCeuticals.

As well as the regular products offered by the modern pharmacy including a wide assortment of health food products and probiotics, make up, hair products, beanies, jewelry and batteries, the store is also one of areas biggest LEGO suppliers.

Enjoy your winter and visit to Jindabyne and the Snowy Mountains in good health and be sure to drop in to our friendly health care professionals at Nuggets Crossing to keep you at the top of your game.

NEWS WINTER OPENING HOURS

OPEN SEVEN DAYS 8:00AM - 8:00PM

Conveniently located upstairs at Nuggets Crossing Shop 21 Opposite Snowy Mountains Medical Centre

Phone: (02) 6456 2977 Fax: (02) 6456 1095 Email a photo of your prescription or receipt to: jindabynerx@gmail.com

Snowy Mountains Medical Centre is pleased to offer extended medical services to our locals and visitors to the area.

Staffed by a team of four local and experienced Doctors who all have extensive experience working in the mountains at both the Thredbo and Perisher Medical Centres.

The Snowy Mountains Medical Centre offers a full General Practice service along with acute injury management. All Doctors are experienced in taking and reading X-rays. In house pathology collection is also available for your convenience.

FOR ALL AFTER HOURS EMERGENCIES PLEASE PHONE THE AMBULANCE SERVICE ON 000 For after-hours medical advice of a NON Urgent nature, please call Health Direct the after-hours GP Helpline on 1800 022 222

Snowy Mountains Medical Centre

(Opposite the pharmacy) Shop 22, Nuggets Crossing Ph: 6456 2545 Fax: 6456 1997 Hours: 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday

Perisher Valley Medical Centre Ski Tube Terminal Building, Perisher Ph: 6457 5266 Fax: 6457 5674 Hours: 9am – 5pm, seven days, Winter only

Thredbo Medical Centre

Centre Valley Terminal (next to tennis courts), Thredbo Ph: 6457 6254 Fax: 6457 6480 Hours: Winter 9am – 5pm seven days a week School holidays variable, phone to check.

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Boomerang Bags need more hands

Hannah Banks of Jindabyne sews the straps on her first sewing session.

Kirra Burke of Jindabyne is learning how to use a sewing machine.

Samuel Banks of Jindabyne helps with screen printing pockets.

Boomerang Bags are in full construction mode, after another 20 bags were assembled during this week’s working bee at the Jindabyne Op Shop.

The group has been making bags since 2017, from recycled and donated fabrics. When Woolworths announced that they were ceasing to supply single use bags

by June 20 this year, the group stepped up their efforts to supply their reusable cloth bags.

The bags are easy to make with basic sewing skills, and those with no sewing skills are welcome to come along and learn.

There are also many tasks that don’t require operating at a sewing machine.

For the next Boomerang Construction Working Bee, check out their Facebook page.

Jack to play at The Eiger Canberra-based musician, Jack Biilmann has been performing at venues throughout the Snowy Monaro as part of his national tour and the release of his new single, The Hills Have Eyes.

After beginning the tour in Byron Bay in June, Jack made his way down the east coast and after performing in Cooma, Jindabyne will be at the Eiger, at Perisher this week.

Jack grew up at Pambula Beach, but has a strong connection to the Snowy Monaro through family and friends. If he’s not playing music, he’s trout fishing in the mountains and draws much of his musical inspiration from the Snowies.

Over the years, he has built a reputation as a standout performer, having shared the stage with various musical talents including Tash Sultana, Bobby Alu, Ian Moss, and Bootleg Rascal.

Jack’s music has previously been

likened to that of Matt Corby and John Butler, but his new single is a fresh take on his signature acoustic style.

“The Hills Have Eyes is a step in a new direction for me,” Jack said.

“I wanted to do something that had the elements of who I am as an artist with a new twist.

“It’s sure to come as a bit of a surprise, but is still a very Jack Biilmann-sounding song. The acoustic elements are still there, but the production from Kojo Ansah has really given this song exactly what I’m after and I’m excited to see the response.”

Jack is excited to share his new chapter of music with local audiences.

Catch Jack Biilmann at The Eiger Perisher on Thursday 26 and Friday 27 July.

Head to www.jackbiilmann.com for tickets and tour information.

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A massive summer season for Jindabyne Trail Stewardship

The summer bike season has finished, giving the dedicated team of volunteer Jindabyne Trail Stewards a slight break over winter. Behind the scenes, the grant applications, works planning and sponsorship rallying continues in preparation for the spring. Here is a wrap of what they are up to:

May Trail Day at Jindabyne There was a good turnout of 15 volunteers (including five kids), with some new faces who completed a tidyup and minor work on She’ll Be Apples. A major realignment of the entrance to the Mill Creek Trail at the dam wall required the use of a small digger, thanks to the generosity of Shane Lambert Building.

This work improved safety by increasing visibility, especially around the top corner, and added berms to safely guide riders at the top and bottom of the hill.

Several unofficial tracks had developed over time which were unsustainable due to erosion potential, so they were removed. JTS understands that some riders enjoyed these diversions, and hope that the work they completed will provide a fun alternative.

General wrap up for summer 20172018: - 95 volunteers completed 280 hours of work over seven trail days.

- Perisher Epic Promise Day harnessed 400 man-hours, tidying up, refurbishing and completing the new Yabby Track between the Claypits and the Hatchery Trail.

Bike Wash JTS has designed and funded a bike wash to be installed in Banjo Paterson Park. Council approval has recently been granted and construction should commence very soon.

The bike wash utilises a natural bioswale filtration system, and is not just about making your bike sparkling and shining. It is also about maintaining your bike/chain, brakes and gears in good working order free of debris.

Most importantly it helps to keep bikes hygienic - removing pathogens and weed seeds caught in tyres and other areas of the bike to prevent the unintentional spread of weeds particularly noxious weeds. It is best to avoid passing through weeds however where weeds cannot be avoided, bicycles should be cleaned before moving from weedy areas and moving to weed free areas.

Signage New trail head signage is in the final stages of design with the contractor and should be finished and installed through the winter.

What JTS have planned in the future?

Two new tracks, a climb and a descent, have been marked out in the Tyrolean riding area and are in the process of completing council approval. Hopefully they can be built at the start of next season.

JTS are also planning to build a pump track somewhere in town, and continue to work with council, and other stakeholders, to find a suitable location.

Jindabyne Trail Stewardship is a group of people who aim to preserve, improve and maintain access to existing and future trail networks within Jindabyne.

They welcome new volunteers and sponsorship partners.

For more information, please visit: https://www.jindabynetrailstewardship. org.au/

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The wild and wintery conditions have finally passed, and Saturday was sensational. Since Wednesday, Perisher has seen two strong cold fronts move through the resort delivering a storm total of 35cm fresh snow.

Friday night saw an additional 5cm of snowfall, setting us up for a memorable day. The storm front cleared at around 5am, and the sunshine surfaced just in time for first lifts.

In addition to the arrival of fresh snow, our

snowmaking team has been making the most of the negative temperatures; a low of minus seven allowed them to run 163 guns across the resort. We’re in for an awesome week ahead, with sunshine set for the start of the week and then more snow in the forecast later on. We can’t wait!

At Thredbo, magic weather means great skiing and boarding to kick off the week. There are great snow conditions across the resort with cold temperatures

keeping the snow in top shape. Another big night of snowmaking across High Noon, Friday Flat, midSupertrail and Antons. The fresh Friday Flat is pitch perfect, ready for the first timers, beginners and the kids. Looking to lap a park? There’s three parks open, all in top shape and packed full of features.

Pictured, great skiing conditions at local resorts.

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