The Snowpost May 2019 Edition

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THE SNOWPOST IS THE ONLY LOCALLY OWNED & PRODUCED TOURIST MAGAZINE SHOWCASING THE SNOWY MONARO and snowy valleyS REGIONS3

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4 RESORTS UPDATE 7 APRES SKI 9 KAREELA HUT TURNS 60 16 SNOWY 2.0 UPDATE 18 & 19 LOCAL VISITORS CENTRES 31 & 34 REGIONAL EVENTS 41 & 42 ADAMINABY’S SNOWY HISTORY 52 & 53 JINDABYNE FOOD FOR THOUGHT 62 SNOWY VALLEYS ALWAYS IN SEASON COVER, CONTENTS & CENTRE PHOTOGRAPHS COURTESY BREANNA ARNOLD.

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Exciting early snowfalls

Whilst most people are battening down the hatches, getting the fire going or quite possibly just heading north, there is a certain breed of Australian that is rejoicing in every degree the mercury plummets.

With the beginning of winter just around the corner, skiers, boarders and other snowsports enthusiasts are dusting off the mitts and counting down the days until the June long weekend and the beginning of the snow season.

Although weather forecasts predicted a warm and dry winter, conditions so far have been looking promising with snowfalls already recorded throughout May across all of the major resorts and temperatures having dropped low enough to get the snow guns firing a number of times.

“It is awesome to see cold temperatures and snowfall leading into our winter season. We have seen on and off snowfalls and the cold temperatures allowed our snowmaking team to kick off their operations for 2019,” Perisher Resort reported.

Perisher’s Leichardt quad chairlift had its chairs installed on May 17 and is looking primed to be up and running in time for the start of the season and Selwyn Snow Resort is looking forward to putting their brand new snow guns into action.

Thredbo Resort has also had a number of dustings in recent weeks and is keen for more.

“Looking ahead, the weather is still proving ideal for continual snowmaking and we’ve got our fingers crossed for another cold front to hit bringing natural snowfalls prior to Opening Weekend…Come on Mother Nature!” Thredbo resort stated.

As part of their opening weekends, both Perisher and Thredbo resorts will be hosting a variety of live entertainment, music and festivities, giving early-bird visitors plenty to do on top of hitting the slopes.

Although it is still too early to make any kind of predictions about how this year’s snow season will turn out, at the very least, the resorts have got their snow guns firing and we’ve had enough in the way of dustings to start getting excited.

Perisher, Thredbo, Charlotte Pass and Selwyn resorts will all open their doors on the June long weekend beginning June 7.

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Let’s get is winter party started

Thredbo Opening Weekend Thredbo has a massive line-up of entertainment and excitement to welcome and celebrate the start of season 2019.

On June 8-10 there’s an impressive line-up of music right across the weekend kicking off Saturday with an après party at the Thredbo Alpine Hotel on Saturday, then we head into five hours of non-stop tunes in the outdoor Village Square thanks to Heineken.

Headlining this opening is production duo Bag Raiders, with their new single “Lightning” racing up the charts and old favourite Shooting Stars just hitting triple platinum. The opening weekend crowd are in for one big gig.

“Horizons” the long awaited album is due for release so the crowd can expect a sweet mix of old and new Bag Raiders.

Snow goers will love the region’s big-

gest fireworks display as it splashes colour across the alpine sky and the fire show will be one not to be missed.

The king of carving Kenji Ogawa, fires up chisel and chainsaw to create an icy village sculpture that becomes the centrepiece of the popular GH Mumm Village Long Lunch.

The kids are well looked after with a big program of things to do including a village wide treasure hunt, face painting and art sessions and the roving mischievous magician will sure excite all ages.

With snowmaking underway, long weekend revellers can strap on the skis and boards and hit the slopes for some early season turns.

With all bars and restaurants in full swing, a big party program, skiing and boarding and entertainment galore, Thredbo is sure to set the après pace for the season ahead.

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Kareela Hutte celebrating 60 years and Starlight Dinners

Throughout July and August as the sun goes down, guests will be transported across the slopes and up the mountain in a specially fitted out Snowcat, an experience in itself. On arrival there is time for stargazing and taking in the lights of the sparkling village below.

The warm mountain hut is 1937m above sea level and boasts sweeping 270 degree views of the valley. Diners can choose from a variety of speciality dinners throughout the season, hosted by a roll call of some of the finest in the

wine business.

Under a full moon, the first Kareela dinner, July 17, is Vive la Wine Dinner a showdown between old world French wine and new world Australian wine.

The Kareela Winter Wine Series dinners will be an August highlight.

Guests can look forward to five perfectly prepared courses paired with six or more varietal wines. Winemakers include: Lark Hill Winery - August 7 Brokenwood - August 14

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Interschools Snowsports Championships 19

NSW | ACT | QLD Event Dates SUBARU – SSA Interschools Participation and Development Series – June 23 & 30 at Perisher TRAVELPLAN SKI – Northern NSW and Queensland Championships – July 9-13 at Perisher TRAVELPLAN SKI – Sydney Championships – July 16–20 at Thredbo SUBARU – ACT/Southern NSW Championships – July 24-26 at Perisher SUBARU – SSA Northern States Championships – August 20-25 at Perisher SUBARU – SSA Northern Slopestyle Championships – August 20 at Perisher RED ENERGY – SSA Northern Cross Country Championships – August 22 at Perisher SUBARU – Multiclass Championships – August 24 at Perisher Australian Championships – September 4-8 at Mt Buller SSA Interschools Participation and Development Series – September 14 at Thredbo

Penfolds - August 21 Giant Steps - August 28 To celebrate Kareela Hutte’s birthday, join us August 24 to raise our glass to this iconic Thredbo location at an evening dinner.

A big alpine sky, crisp mountain air, a snowcat ride and incredible cuisine this will be one to experience this winter.

For more details visit thredbo.com. au/events and to book this exclusive mountain experience phone the Thredbo Alpine Hotel on (02)6459 4200.

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Snow, wine and dine.

This winter Thredbo is taking dining to new heights with the popular on mountain restaurant, Kareela Hutte, opening for a variety of speciality dinner evenings.

Celebrations will be flowing as the cosy restaurant is also celebrating its 60th birthday! With the first roof raising party in 1959, this stunning midmountain venue is known for its vibrant snow soirees, amazing views and hospitality.

Après the Thredbo way There are three great pleasures in winter – skiing, snowboarding and après, and not necessarily in that order.

Thredbo has all three in spades. While it’s famous for Australia’s longest runs, it’s almost more famous for its long nights and après scene.

Over the past few seasons Thredbo has hosted the biggest après events with some of Australia’s biggest music artists performing free in Thredbo village and this coming season will be no exception. Here’s a sneak peek into what to look forward to…

Heineken Saturdays Village Concert Series The Heineken Saturdays Village Concert Series is back for 2019 and promises a big line-up of big names to play on the unique outdoor stage. Kicking off the opening weekend is the crowd pleasing production duo Bag Raiders, they will be supported by Mickey Kojak who is set to share plenty of his indie electronic goodness with the big Thredbo audience. Also on the long weekend program are Purple Sneakers and Close Counters.

As there season goes on you can also catch the big sounds of Client Liaison and Michelle Owen, who are sure to fire up the Thredbo crowds.

First Base Vintage Après Soirée With thanks to Canadian Club and Falcona Music, Tom Tilley and Hugo Gruzman are bringing their high energy and special Aussie music scene guests back to Thredbo.

Remember to pack the retro gear as First Base roll up to Thredbo for year three and is set to be one of the best après sessions on the calendar. Sharing the bill across the season is Happiness is Wealth, Owl Eyes and

a big night out with Hayden James DJ set.

G.H Mumm Top to Bottom Weekend The GH Mumm Après Party is one of the biggest of the season – think champagne showers, confetti cannons and some of the biggest name bands and DJs on the stage.

The open air sessions complete with fire pits and hot tubs will certainly set the scene for a weekend to remember in the mountains.

There is a sunrise breakfast and après sessions on the deck of Kareela Hutte, a pop up bubbles bar and music through the afternoon on Friday and Saturday.

What a stellar line-up for this season – number one live electronic DJ Duo Mashd N Kutcher kick off the party Friday with Jamie Allan. Saturday heats up with Hot Dub Time Machine and DJ Tom Loud, who is famous for playing songs in a “strict” chronological order from 1954 to now with enormous mashed visuals all scratched live from vinyl turntables. Supported by Jamie Allan and Falcona DJs it is going to be the party of the season.

Rainbow Mountain Pack the glitter, stuff the suitcases and get ready for an absolutely fabulous time in the snow. Heaps Gay are back for an even bigger year of “Rainbow Mountain” supported

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This mural was commissioned to artist/illustrator Rebecca Page of Ashala Creations Melbourne, and was paid for by community

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The wall size is approximately 13m wide by 4m high.

It can be seen by locals and visitors alike on the wall of the Khancoban Post Office in the shopping centre.

$1 million grant to fund defibrillators in caravan parks The Morrison government will invest $1 million to support the installation of defibrillators at camping sites, throughout Australia, in an exciting partnership with Caravan Industry Association of Australia.

“With 44 cents of every tourist dollar spent in regional areas and the industry providing eight per cent of employment in the regions, it makes smart economic sense as well as medical.”

An estimated 1000 caravan parks throughout the country will be given funding to ensure the installation of defibrillators at sites where over 11 million Australians choose to stay each year.

CEO of Caravan Industry Association of Australia, Stuart Lamont welcomed the funding as an exciting and yet common sense initiative that will put the best technology into holiday locations across the nation.

Minister for Health, Greg Hunt said heading off on that caravan and camping trip to regional Australia has just become that much safer.

Mr Lamont said, “Caravan parks are popular holiday destinations – particularly with senior Australians who are at an increased risk of heart attack.”

“Research shows that if a person is defibrillated within the first five minutes of collapse, their chance of survival is around 90 per cent,” Minister Hunt said.

“We also know that in rural and regional areas it can take longer for an ambulance to arrive, given the distances they sometimes have to travel.”

“For every minute that this is delayed, the chances of survival decrease by up to 10 per cent.”

“This program will ensure that if a person suffers a heart attack in a caravan park that lifesaving help is close to hand,” Mr Lamont said.

“This initiative will save and protect lives,” Minister Hunt said.

Caravan Industry Association of Australia will manage the implementation of the program on a 50:50 partnership with caravan parks contributing half the cost of each defibrillator and will work with caravan parks to ensure a speedy roll-out of the program. Funds are available in this financial year.

Minister McKenzie said this investment will make those Australians who want to get out into the regions to explore the natural beauty, feel safer knowing that medical help is not far away.

“We know that more and more Australians are visiting our regions and by increasing their attractiveness to domestic and especially international visitors with better medical amenities, it will help grow regional economies.

Caravan Industry Association of Australia would like to thank the Coalition, Minister McKenzie and Minister Hunt for their support of the industry and for supporting an initiative that will save lives in caravan parks and local communities.

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le Berridaboulders

Travellers and residents alike have been fascinated by the boulders around Berridale for years.

These impressive rocks have been the backdrop for photos, the inspiration for ad hoc rock forms and the cause of wonder for generations.

So, what are they?

Geoscientist Dr Ron Hackney (a former local) has this explanation: The rocks are granite, a rock crystallised as a large mass from a melt, termed magma many kilometres below the surface.

They formed around 400 million years ago.

Over time the granite has been eroded and uplifted to become exposed on the surface as it is today.

What is granite?

A fresh sample of granite would show grey, glassy quartz, white or pink feldspar and black biotite mica.

Other minerals can exist with these depending on what was melted to give the granite magma.

Why are they that shape?

The rounded shapes of the granite seen today around the Monaro are not due to glaciations but rather to normal weathering processes.

The round boulders would have started as rectangular boxes a few metres under the ground, separated by thin fractures that formed in the original mass of rock as it cooled.

Water containing weak organic acids from plants at the surface was able to seep into these cracks and begin to eat away at the minerals in the granite, turning it into gravels and clays.

The process starts at the corners and works inwards leaving rounded blocks where penetration is not complete.

As the surrounding materials (the gravels and clay) are removed, the unweathered round boulders become exposed to the surface.

These are what we see today.

HISTORY • Prior to the arrival of Europeans, the area was home to small numbers of Yuin and Ngarigo Indigenous people during the summer months. • By 1828 Europeans had moved into the area and the Gegedzerick Station had been established. • In 1835 Coolamatong Station was established where the town currently sits. • By 1838 Mick the Blacksmith was

working in the district. • In 1846 William Jardine, a Scottish immigrant, settled at Round Plain. He called his property Bullenbalong. • Berridale was first settled in 1863 when William Oliver selected land in the area. • Oliver built a house in 1863 which became the Berridale Store in 1869.

The site of the original building is now Berridale Inn on the Jindabyne Road. • A post office opened in 1869.

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Paving the road to distillery

Wildbrumby Distillery, the creator of award-winning Snowy Mountains spirits, is celebrating the completion of a newly sealed section of Wollondibby Road.

The section of road leading from the EcoCrackenback turnoff to the distillery was previously unsealed and heavily potholed.

Eight years in the design phase, the new section of road is now complete.

“We managed and funded the entire project,” says distillery founder Brad Spalding.

“It was a very large amount for a little distillery to come up with, but managing infrastructure is part of the cost of doing business in a remote location.

“We are already managing all our own water treatment and effluent, and this sealed section of road represents yet another big step forward for us.”

A key benefit is the creation of extra parking spaces for both cars and buses, making access to the distillery far easier for visitors.

“This will obviously have benefits for both our customers and our distilling operations,” says Spalding.

“And in addition, we no longer have huge clouds of dust drifting in from Wollondibby Road.”

The construction of the road was part of a larger project to upgrade

the commercial production area of the distillery.

The local council included a condition that the section of road be sealed as part of that development application, says Spalding.

There were, however, numerous engineering and regulatory obstacles to overcome before construction could even begin, so engineer Tom Evans was hired to oversee the project for its duration.

“We had to redesign the layout of the existing road, as well as the location of car parking facilities,” says Spalding.

“This involved a huge amount of planning, and liaising with surveyors, construction crews and the council.”

While Evans was overseeing the engineering aspects of the project, Edwin Kraft managed the civil works, and Peter Burns and his team managed the survey work, Spalding says.

“We think the result is terrific and has really improved the whole appearance of the distillery grounds.

“We’ve done this work and paid for it, and now we just wish those people using the road would slow down a bit.”

There is an official ribbon-cutting ceremony planned for early June.

“We’ll be calling it our end-ofpothole party,” says Spalding.

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Berridale Pharmacy

For help and advice with all your ailments. Located just off the highway past Fleets, the pharmacy stocks a wide range of non-prescription products, from sunscreen to baby formula, plus cold and flu remedies, pain relief and vitamin supplements.

The Pharmacist can dispense any prescriptions you may need as well.

Shop 2 64 Jindabyne Road Berridale 2628 (02) 6456 3022 facebook.com/berridalepharmacy Open 9am - 5.30pm Mon to Fri, 9am -12pm Sat.

Amanda Woodhouse has owned and operated Shear Delight for 35 years. Amanda enjoys hairdressing for all age groups and all types of hairdressing (including perming). Located in the cutest little heritage cottage, Amanda can also cater for special occasion hairdressing. Amanda stocks Loreal professional Delorenzo and Matrix hair care products.

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Work on Snowy 2.0 is underway

The roads component of Snowy 2.0 exploratory works is in progress, after completion of a range of pre-construction activities such as boundary-marking and fencing of heritage and environmentally-sensitive areas at Lobs Hole.

Roads contractor Leed Engineering and Construction is upgrading sections of existing roads and tracks and establishing 2km of new road so that there is safe and reliable access into the project construction site.

Locals and visitors to the region should exercise caution while driving as there is increased traffic on the Snowy Mountains Highway and on the Link Road, which provides access to Cabramurra and Selwyn Snow Resort.

Future Generation joint venture was officially appointed by Snowy Hydro as the principal contractor for the design and construction of Snowy 2.0 in April, following an extensive competitive tender process. Voith Hydro will provide the electrical and mechanical fit-out in the new power station.

Future Generation, as the project’s principal contractor, is directly responsible for Snowy 2.0 procurement, sub-contracts and workforce employment. Already more than 70 local businesses have been involved in the Snowy 2.0 project, with more anticipated as activity increases.

Information about our contractors Future Generation and Voith Hydro: Future Generation has been created specifically for Snowy 2.0 and brings together the combined engineering expertise and experience of three companies - Australian-based Clough, Italy’s Salini Impregilo and US-based Lane Construction.

Salini Impregilo was founded in Italy in 1906 has grown to become the world’s most experienced tunnelling contractor and an international leader in hydro and dam infrastructure projects. With 30 tunnel boring machines currently working underground, Salini has 450km of tunnelling projects under construction, adopting tunnelling methodologies to suit varying local conditions and working in environments as diverse as inner cities to remote alpine regions.

Clough is a pioneering engineering and construction company established in 1919 in Perth, Western Australia.

Clough has a global workforce of almost 2,000 people and delivers challenging projects for the infrastructure, mining and energy industries, with a commitment to the highest safety standards.

Lane, which has operated in the US since 1890, has been part of the Salini Impregilo family since 2016. The company is a leader in diversified heavy civil construction and together with Salini Impregilo, has built 257 dams and hydroelectric plants in five different continents, with an installed capacity of more than 37,500 MW. A world leader in hydropower engineering and equipment supply, Voith Hydro will deliver the latest hydro-generation technology in the Snowy 2.0 power station, including its six pump-turbines. Part of the Voith Group, the company supplies and services all major components for large and small hydro plants, from generators, turbines, pumps and automation systems, through to spare parts, maintenance and training services, and digital solutions for intelligent hydropower. Founded in 1867, Voith is family-owned and has more than 19,000 employees and locations in more than 60 countries worldwide.

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Call in to one of our Visitor Centres

Platypus Country Visitors Information Centre

The Platypus Country Visitors Information Centre is your key to unlocking the wonders of Australia’s Platypus Country and the high country. The friendly and informative staff will be able to assist you with your stay in the region and will have you exploring some of Australia’s most unique areas.

The Visitors Centre stocks a wide range of regional brochures and, of course, brochures and maps for all the attractions and tourism operators in the Bombala region.

The Visitors Centre is located in a new building, next door to the red brick building on Railway Park which was the original convent for Sisters of St. Joseph. Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop visited this

convent twice during her remarkable life.

The former visitors centre operates as Lavender House, the retail outlet for Monaro Country Lavender Co-op Ltd, Australia’s oldest lavender association, and the Lions Club Folk Museum. So be prepared to spend some time admiring all the beautiful lavender based products and local history when you come for visitor information.

NSW TrainLink tickets can be booked and purchased at our Visitors Centre.

Mahratta Street BOMBALA NSW 2632 Phone: (02) 6458 4622 Office Hours: 10am to 4pm Monday to Saturday

Snowy Discovery Centre Cooma Visitor centre Cooma Visitor Centre is a Level 2 Accredited Visitor Centre delivering professional accurate travel and tourist information to the travelling and touring public. We are open seven days a week 9am to 3pm.

Connect with us on Facebook, give us a call on 1800 636 525 or drop in to meet our enthusiastic friendly staff.

Centennial Park Sharp Street Cooma Contact: 1800 636 525

Discover the Snowy Scheme!

To find out more, visit the Snowy Hydro Discovery Centre.

Featuring informative displays, short videos, merchandise and books, a cafe with great coffee, cakes and light meals, plus friendly, helpful staff, the Discovery Centre is a must for visitors. Entry is FREE.

Where: Yulin Avenue, Cooma – look for our signs on the Monaro Highway Open: 8am–5pm Monday to Friday, 8am–4pm Saturday, Sunday and public holidays (cafe closes one hour earlier) Closed: Christmas Day and ANZAC Day Contact: 1800 623 776

Winter Picnics, Snow Shoe Trips and Snow Kiting

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Tumbarumba Visitor Information Centre

Visitor information centres are staffed by friendly, professional and trained people with extensive local knowledge.

Tumbarumba Visitor Information Centre can provide information on accommodation, attractions, events, road and weather conditions in the Tumbarumba region.

The Tumbarumba Museum is located in the Visitor Centre, with permanent displays on the gold mining and cattleman’s heritage, as well as a fascinating display on the history and events surrounding the Southern Cloud aircraft that crashed in the mountains near Tumbarumba in 1931.

The Tumbarumba Visitor Centre provides DVD viewings of the Snowy Mountains region, and stocks local produce, a small range of merchandise, books on the Snowy Mountains region, and topographic maps.

Kosciuszko National Park Visitor Centres The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service in partnership with the Snowy Monaro and Snowy Valley Councils operates the Snowy Region Visitor Centre in Jindabyne, the Tumut Region Visitor Centre and the Khancoban Visitor Centres working with other region visitor centres in Cooma and Tumbarumba to provide information about the extensive range of visitor experiences on offer in the NSW Snowy Mountains and surrounding region’s destinations.

No matter if visitors are looking to find that special place for a relaxing walk by a mountain stream, take a hike to the top of Australia’s highest mountain Kosciuszko, discover the best places to experience great food, wine or local produce or want to challenge themselves on the many mountain bike, horse riding or 4WD trails, NPWS visitor teams can help.

Services include: • what’s happening in the mountains,

• what the road conditions are, • how are the snow conditions for a great day skiing or boarding, • what’s the weather up to, • information on current events • There is a great range of high quality gifts, souvenirs, maps, books or that special memento.

Local people, local knowledge and local information, is what the NPWS visitor centres are all about.

• Tumut Region Visitor Information Centre, Adelong Road Tumut – 02 69477025 • Snowy Region Visitor Information Centre, Kosciuszko Road, Jindabyne – 02 64505600 • Khancoban Visitor Centre, Alpine Way, Khancoban – 02 60769373

Phone (02) 6948 3333 Address 10 Bridge St Tumbarumba NSW 2653 Email mail@visittumbashire.com.au

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It’s not the Old Town Centre (that’s at the bottom of the lake), it’s the actual Town Centre, and this place has it all.

Drop in to sort out ski hire, discover the local butcher, anyone need a hairdo?

Buy or rent a property, discuss the options over coffee, ponder a bit as you do a little shopping, hang on ... you should get some financial advice (or do that tax return you’ve been putting off).

Now you definitely need a drink before deciding which country’s cuisine suits your taste tonight (front door parking and some awesome views of Lake Jindabyne).

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An eclectic mecca for business and pleasure Photo: A camp in foreground during the construction of Snowy Mountains Hyro-Electric Scheme in 1950. Supplied by the National Archives of Australia.

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Watch out,

wildlife about as winter approaches

Pictured left, this Eastern Grey joey was rescued

by LAOKO after her mother was killed in the region a year ago, and will be ready for release when she is about 18 months old. A lot of love and dedication is involved in caring for these orphaned animals.

Pictured below, this little wombat weighing just 600grams was rescued a year ago near Dalgety after his mother was hit and killed. Luckily for him, a LAOKO volunteer checked his mother’s pouch and rescued him. He has been cared for by a trained LAOKO volunteer and is now almost 14 kilograms, but will not be released until he is 20 kilograms or about two years old.

Drivers are being urged to slow down to avoid collisions with wildlife as daylight saving ends and winter begins.

LAOKO (Looking After Our Kosciuszko Orphans – Snowy Mountains Rescue) president Brendan Diacono, said winter is the busiest time for the group.

Mr Diacono said the end of day light saving and increased winter visitors causes havoc on the roads as nocturnal wildlife and traffic are out at the same time. “As most Australian wildlife is nocturnal and are grazing beside the roads and crossing the roads, at dawn and dusk and at night time, unfortunately, this is also when cars are on the road,� Mr Diacono said. “As soon as daylight saving ends we see an automatic increase in motor vehicle accidents with wildlife.�

Mr Diacono said that while there is some grass in the paddocks at the moment, and animals are not forced to come to the side of the road to graze, they do still cross the road regularly.� “And that spells disaster for the animals and drivers, “Mr Diacono said. “It creates a huge amount of work for LAOKO members to rescue orphaned animals, or euthenase injured ones, too seriously injured to be rehabilitated. The police help out, and in the busy winter period, it stretches their resources too.�

Mr Diacono offered some advice for drivers. “Slow down, especially at dawn, dusk and at night time,� Mr Diacono said. “If you do hit an animal, you should stop to check it, but put your safety first. Park the car well off the road, put the hazard lights on, put on a reflective vest if you have one, and then carefully move the animal off the road if you feel safe to do so. If the animal is still alive, do not risk an injury to yourself, if you are not confident. Call LAOKO or the police for assistance.�

The most common animal injuries LAOKO deals with are the result of collisions with motor vehicles, or animals or birds that get caught up in barbed wire fences.

LAOKO releases rehabilitated animals back into the bush, on properties away from main roads or adjoin bush reserves or national parks. “But quite often animals have injuries that mean they would not survive in the wild, so these animals have to be put down. A sad task, but the most humane one,� Mr Diacono said.

Coming into the busy winter season, Mr Diacono put out a call for community members who can spare a few hours a month help with the emergency phone. “Training and support is provided and this is a very important role that people who may not have the time or facilities to care for wildlife can do,� Mr Diacono said.

Call LAOKO on the emergency help line 6456 1313 for orphaned or injured wildlife.

Whether you’re a weekend wanderer, a family on holiday or a seasonal-stayer, a visit to the Arlberg Ski Centre in Berridale is a must for the best value in ski and snowboard packages in the Snowy Mountains.

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Your safe and enjoyable time in the Snowy Mountains is our goal. Qualified technicians make sure your boots, boards, skis and helmets are in tip top condition when you to hit the slopes. Plus you receive FREE on-snow service, if something does go wrong, so you get the benefits of cheaper off-snow rates with on-snow repair or replacement convenience. And for the fashion conscious, Arlberg Ski Centre stock all the best brands including Rossignol, Elan, Salomon and Atomic plus a full range of the latest ski pants and jackets for hire.

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Gallery closing o ers great opportunity for a bargain After 19 years, the Ray Killen Gallery in Berridale is closing down.

Ray has been a photographer since he first picked up a camera at the age of eight or nine. Ray has travelled to many parts of Australia and overseas to pursue his passion for landscape photography.

“I enjoy everything about photography,” says Ray. “From travelling to search for a location, to the anticipation of waiting for the film to be developed, I enjoy it all.”

Originally from Sydney, Ray’s attraction to the Snowy Mountains also started at a young age.

“I was an eight-year-old boy, sitting in a movie theatre watching a news reel. It was a story about two German soldiers who had each lost a leg.

They took up skiing to help with their recovery. It looked marvellous, what they were doing. So from that day on I knew I was going to be a skier.

“Of course my parents couldn’t afford to take us on a ski holiday, so I got myself an apprenticeship in printing and after two years I had saved up enough money to take myself on a skiing holiday. I stayed at the Kiandra Youth Hostel.

“So that began 60 years of skiing,

during which I have only missed one season.”

Ray only stopped ski racing four years ago. He was instrumental in setting up masters racing in the Perisher Valley. He also helped start up the Perisher Racing Club in 1974. While he no longer competes, at 77-yearsold, Ray will not be hanging up the skis

any time soon.

“When I was looking for a location for my gallery, I was seriously considering the town of Berry, NSW,” says Ray. “We were sitting in a café in Berry on a Sunday evening, and the real estate agency was still open. It would have been really good for business. However lifestyle won over business in the end,

as I decided I couldn’t be away from skiing.”

Ray says he uses a very basic camera for his work, similar to the one the first started with.

With only four frames to each roll, and a roll costing up to $40, Ray takes his time setting up each photograph.

“Each location I have been to is unique,” says Ray. “Often when people come in, they may see a photograph of a hut in the mountains or another location and they will have an emotional attachment to that place.”

Ray says the decision to close the gallery has not been a difficult one.

“I have no regrets about closing. There is a store next door which wants to expand and it feels like the right time.”

No fixed date is set to close the gallery at this stage.

The photographs Ray has left in the gallery have been reduced in price by a minimum of 40 per cent, so you’ll have to get in quickly to grab your favourite.

Ray plans to spend his retirement building a kit aeroplane which is coming in from America.

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Pickup / Drop off from the Jindabyne area. First stop is Shut The Gate for some wine tasting of the Snowy region cold climate wines. We then head to the famous Wild Brumby Distillery known for its Schnapps. Once we arrive, we will have lunch (included), followed by Schnapps, Gin & Vodka tasting with some time to wander around. We then head down to the lakes edge for time to take photos. Our last stop will be the Jindabyne Brewery.

Bombala Heritage Pickup / Drop off from the Jindabyne & Berridale area. Drive to Bombala we visit Lavender House, Railway Park, Delegate, Platypus reserve & Burnima Homestead. Lunch (included) at the Heritage Cafe.

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Get Tips. Get Stoked. Get Your Mini Shred On.

“The Mini Shred is my favourite day of the year. It’s fun, it’s about making new friends to shred with and learn new things. Seeing the talent level of little Aussie shredders is amazing. It’s incredible to have such a brilliant line-up of inspiring athletes and Olympians to share advice, tips and stoke with all the kids. It sure is a day to remember.

See you in July,” says Torah Bright.

The Torah Bright Mini Shred is back in Thredbo July 14 and with an exciting park to ride, the coolest coaches, top tunes and a big fun vibe, it’s sure to be a school holiday highlight.

It’s all about encouraging the next generation to get out on the snow and with gold medal talent and award winning inspiration, Torah Bright is the perfect host.

The Torah Bright Mini Shred gives intermediate skiers and boarders under 18 the chance to shred with their friends, pick up tips from the industry best and progress in a super fun environment.

The Thredbo terrain park crew develop one of the coolest mini terrain parks for the event with a sweet jib and jump line, transitions and rollers – all mini size just ideal for

learning. Combine this with a group of Aussie snow star mentors, the kids are sure to have the best day.

There’s a signing session with Torah and the coaches, a sausage sizzle, DJ and giveaways thanks to Roxy, Rhythm Snow Sports and Aspen Snowmass. The event wraps with the highlight of the day, the mass group dance.

Torah’s aim of the day is to show all kids the fun associated with progression and learning a new manoeuvre or two.

Here’s what some had to say on last year’s session: “Today was awesome! I love shredding with my friends and I can’t believe I got to hang with Torah and all these cool pros.”

“So stoked I landed my first 360 today.”

“This really is an awesome day for both parents and kids, I can’t believe our son is meeting all of his idols and riding with them.”

“Did you see those guys do that jump? I want to do that one day.”

The Torah Bright Mini Shred event is free but you must register at https://www. thredbo.com.au/events/torah-bright-minishred/ to be part of the great day out.

The Australian National Busking Championships are back for 2019 The streets of Cooma come alive with music as talented buskers rotate around the town performing for passers by. With genres such as: blues, country, rock, folk, classical, jazz, hip hop, R&B, and many more, the variety of music and other street performing acts on show is astounding. All of this entertainment is free!

After seven regional busking competitions across the country, Cooma will hold its own regional competition and the ANBC National Grand Final, all on the one day, Saturday November 16.

As part of a huge weekend of music, on the next day there will be a free Blues and Roots Music Festival presented by the Cooma Rotary Club, in conjunction with their Sunday markets, in Cooma Centennial Park. Also, on that Sunday, there will be a very special classical music concert by the fabulous Musica da Camera, one of Australia’s leading string orchestras.

This concert will start at 2:30pm at St Paul’s Anglican Church Hall. So, it will be a perfect weekend for musiclovers.

Founder and organiser of the Australian National Busking Championships™, Allan Spencer, says there are more and more towns joining this national network of regional busking festivals. After eight years of steady growth the network now includes towns in Victoria, NSW, Queensland and South Australia.

These events have uncovered some extraordinary talent across the country. The finalists from each regional contest will gather in Cooma for the ANBC National Grand Final. The winners in the grand final will be named Australian National Busking Champions.

They also get to take home thousands of dollars in prize money, thanks to the many local businesses who sponsor this event.

As well as the top prizes, there are also over 20 cash

prizes for categories including: primary and secondary age categories, community music, best group, blues music, country music, classical music, to name just a few. There is also the hugely popular People’s Choice Award, where the public get to vote for their favourite busker.

There are even non-musical awards to recognise street performances, such as dance, poetry, comedy, juggling, puppetry and magic. Allan, who also runs the Cooma School of Music, says “We love having unusual acts join in the competition.

“At the Kilmore Busking Championships in Victoria earlier this year, there was a family of whip crackers who entered. The youngest one was just six years old!”

As well as the serious business of competing in ANBC Cooma, there will be a Welcome Party on the evening of Friday November 15, and an After Party on the evening of Saturday November 16. The buskers have the chance to meet and greet new friends and catch up with old busking buddies. All are welcome at these relaxed evenings, which usually end up with some great jamming. Making music together is always a fantastic night of entertainment for everyone.

For anyone who is interested in entering the ANBC, visit www.buskingcooma.com.

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Get excited! Holy Bowly is making its way Down Under this winter at Thredbo Resort for the first ever Holy Bowly in the Southern Hemisphere.

mean? It means that you and your mates a free to ski and snowboard the entire set up all you want on the Saturday and Sunday alongside the best athletes in the world.

What is Holy Bowly? It’s is an insane new style of snowboard event that’s gained huge popularity in the Northern Hemisphere based around shredding a one-of-a-kind custom setup with no rules on how to find the right line.

It’s so much more than a snowboarding event, Holy Bowly is an annual international gathering of riders committed to getting as creative as possible on unique hand-shaped bowls, hips, spines, berms and transitions for all those looking to surf the snow, with the ultimate goal of sharing the true stoke of snowboarding.

Presented by Snowboy Productions, Thredbo, Quiksilver, Libtech and Modest Eyewear the legendary Holy Bowly will take over Antons Terrain Park for the biggest and coolest snowboarding event to ever take place in the Southern Hemisphere, for an entire week, with the world’s best snowboarders attending.

The event is going down across 9-15 September, with the course open for public shredding on Saturday September 14 and Sunday September 15! What does that

Off the mountain, there’s just as much good times and action throughout the entire week with jam-packed après schedule filled with parties, live concerts, pro rider signings, art exhibitions, talks, movie screenings and lots more.

Keen to get involved in what will be an incredible week of snowboarding Down Under? Head over to thredbo.com.au/events to find out more.

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An unforgettable experience

Jamala Wildlife Lodge Jamala Wildlife Lodge is nestled within the grounds of one of Australia’s most interactive zoos, the National Zoo and Aquarium in Canberra. It boasts 18 luxurious 5-star, African lodge inspired rooms, set across 3 different accommodation precincts. This luxury escape is specifically designed to get you up close and personal with some of the zoo’s best-known residents.

Jamala Wildlife Lodge is an all-inclusive experience where guests are treated to exclusive behind the scenes zoo tours. They encounter some of its most popular residents, such as rhinos, lions, tigers, giraffes, monkeys and meerkats for an unprecedented opportunity to connect with and learn about these incredible animals.

Truly fine dining culinary offerings complete your lodge stay, featuring sunset canapés and drinks, a gourmet African styled 5 course dinner with fellow guests and a freshly prepared breakfast. These are all often accompanied by some very special visitors and are the perfect complement to this once in a lifetime accommodation adventure.

uShaka Lodge The cornerstone of Jamala Wildlife Lodge is uShaka Lodge, filled with stylish and luxurious furniture and African artefacts and artworks, whilst in the company of the curious and captivating Colobus Monkeys and the graceful inhabitants of the 200,000-litre shark tank.

Jungle Bungalows Guests can choose to spend the night within the habitats of some of the world’s most amazing animals. The Jungle Bungalows provide guests with the unique opportunity to bathe alongside Sun Bears, sleep next to a Lion, check out a Cheetah or admire a Tiger from the 5-star comfort of their African inspired bungalow, as they get to know these beautiful creatures in the most personal and intimate way.

Giraffe Treehouses The six Giraffe Treehouse suites allow guests to mingle with the friendly animals which reside in a private garden setting. Enjoy panoramic views of the Molonglo River from the balconies while meeting and handfeeding the resident giraffe!

Guests are invited to immerse themselves in one of the most unique experiences in the world and take on the thrill of a wild African safari, making it a truly remarkable accommodation experience.

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THis is Platypus country Bombala is fondly known as ‘Platypus Country’, and there’s no better place to admire these much loved natives than at the Bombala Platypus Reserve.

The Reserve is just a few kilometres out of town near the local racecourse and is a stunning location in its own right, even if the platypus were nowhere to be seen.

Visitors are greeted by attractive plantings of native trees and shrubs in various stages of flower, with beautiful river views unfolding behind them.

In every direction there is a picturesque scene to take in, with everything from the sparkling water to the rocky outcrops and surrounding hillsides being framed by towering eucalypts.

And the reserve is not only scenic, it is also wonderfully tranquil. While it has its fair share of visitors, on many occasions you will find yourself alone at the site, and the only sounds to be heard are those of the many, many birds that populate this part of the river.

So many different species have been spotted at the reserve, in fact, that it has become something of a local ornithology mecca, and the location now boasts two sheltered birdwatching hides.

There is also signage to help the amateur watcher differentiate between the species, and even if you’re not that

committed to picking them out, you will still no doubt be charmed by the abundant bird life flitting by.

And the birds are not the only creatures that rival the platypus for attention. The reserve is a known habitat for the fascinating Cunningham skink, and again there is signage to help you spot them and learn a lot more about them.

The large skinks, which grow up to 30cm long and can live an incredible 30 years, are to be seen basking and eating on the granite outcrops of the reserve, often being found in their family groups.

The skinks have an interesting defence mechanism, and when threatened will

The Cunningham skink is another fascinating critter to view in its natural habitat at the reserve.

The viewing platform at the Bombala Platypus Reserve gives the best vantage point for admiring the much loved natives, with signage helping visitors spot them and learn more about the inquisitive creatures.

retreat into the crevices and puff up their bodies, with their sharp, spiny scales gripping the sides of the granite, making it hard for them to be pulled from their hiding place.

But enough about the landscape, the birds and the lizards - onto the platypus! The reserve boasts a wide timber viewing platform that gives the best vantage point to watch the stars of the show, and a visit very rarely fails to reveal them.

The platypus are by nature inquisitive creatures, and if you stand on the platform in the early morning or late afternoon in particular you will soon spot them playing and feeding in the river.

Platypus can hold their breath for 14 minutes so a little patience is required, but the information on the nearby display board and the signage on the platform itself will assist you in finding them.

Simply watch for a v-shaped rippling of the water surface, and before you know it you’ll be watching the platypus swim about, duck dive and perhaps even cast a look in your direction.

In the past there have even been kayak tours of this part of the river to help visitors get up close and personal with the platypus, and paddlers of all kinds are still welcome to gently explore the waters.

If you’d like to get a closer look from dry land there are steps leading down to the riverbank, the sides of which are where the platypus hide their burrows.

Here they rest throughout the day, as well as laying their eggs and raising their precious babies - known as puggles.

You’ll learn all this and more if you visit the Bombala Platypus Reserve and spend a little time there, with visitors encouraged to make use of the platform, the bird hides and the picnic tables to get the most out of this truly beautiful local attraction any time of the year.

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 M ark th es e date s in your ca len de r!

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Saturday 8:

• Men’s Breakfast – St Andrew’s Uniting Church, Cooma, 8am • Mamma Mia The Concert feat. The Ten Sopranos, Montreal Community Theatre, Tumut, 8pm – 11pm • Berridale Science & Heritage Centre–Berridale Public School, Oliver Street, 10am – 2pm • Historic Burnima Homestead Tours – Burnima 10am and 12pm • Tim Draxl in Cabaret Love is Love– Jindabyne Memorial Hall, 7.30pm start, tickets from Cooma and Jindabyne Visitor Centres

• Ingrid Mae ‘Country Rocks’ – The Alpine Hotel, Cooma, 8.30pm

Sunday 2: • Weekend Warriors – The Federal Hotel, Nimmitabel, from 1pm

Friday 7: • Berridale Science & Heritage Centre–Berridale Public School, Oliver Street, 10am – 2pm • Ignite Youth Group: Indoor Sports – Cooma Baptist Church, 6.30pm – 8.30pm (High schoolers) • Orpheus Trio - Piano, Violin and Cello, Tumbarumba, 2:30pm – 5:30pm

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Saturday 8 & Sunday 9: • Millie and Harry Music Live at TRBC, Tumut New South Wales, Email hello@trbc.com.au

Saturday 8- August 10: • Feast with a Farmer - Fireside Dinner Series, Tumbarumba, Email: Laura@cafe-nest.com

When the sun goes down at the end of the day, normally it’s time to head home, but not at Perisher!

Neon night skiing & boarding under lights at Perisher is an experience like no other. Dress up in your best neon gear every Tuesday and Saturday night from 25 June through to 24 September!

Saturday 15: • Delegate Trivia Night – Delegate Country Club

Friday 21: • Ignite Youth Group: Grandparents Bake off – Cooma Baptist Church, 6.30 – 8.30pm (High schoolers)

Wednesday 26: • Conquest XVIII – Cooma, 7.30pm

Monday 24 - Saturday 29: • Brewski, Perisher’s craft beer and cider festival, Email info@perisher.com.au

July Kids Snow Festival, Thredbo, Monday 1 - Friday 19 There’s something for everyone in the July school holidays, with a mountain of terrain to explore, a huge line up of free activities and plenty of après for Mum and Dad. The Kids Snow Festival is a favourite for kids of all ages with movie and pizza nights, special kids flare run, night skiing, loads of activities on and off the mountain plus lots more.

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Ski & Snowboard Australia

develops office and training facilities in Jindabyne Ski & Snowboard Australia (SSA) has set up an operational office facility at the Jindabyne Sport & Recreation Centre and is in advanced discussions with the NSW government on the proposed development of a National Snowsports Training Centre (NSTC) which would deliver world-class training facilities for state, national, and international snowsports athletes.

The SSA office and education facility at the Jindabyne Sport & Recreation Centre (JSRC) is located alongside the existing NSW Institute of Sport (NSWIS) office in the gymnasium building, and includes upgraded work and education spaces that will support the athletes and their coaches on a year-round basis and particularly in the winter season.

The development was one of the many positive outcomes from the November 2018 governance unification of snowsports in Australia, which saw SSA, NSW Snowsports and Snowsports ACT become the first Australian Olympic sport to unify into a single organisation to govern the whole sport from the grassroots participation level through to the high performance elite level.

“The unification of the three governing bodies has created a new and exciting era in snowsports administration and program development for our nation,” commented Steve Cooper, Jindabyne-based SSA Board Director and Chair of Australian Interschools Snowsports.

“The move comes off the back of extensive consultation between all stakeholders over the past two years, with each group recognising that operating as one entity would be the most effective way to consolidate the regional, state and national activities and achieve the sport’s mission – To support snowsports athletes and develop champions,” he said.

“Unification reflects the courage and vision of the state communities who have looked beyond their own

borders and now see the benefits of working as a single national organisation for the benefit of the sport.

SSA will be a more effective partner to our athletes, our volunteers, our funders, and to the industry,” said Dean Gosper – SSA President.

Chair of Sport Australia John Wylie said “Sport Australia congratulates SSA and all of its stakeholders on achieving this integration. This is forward-looking, decisive and bold leadership for the long term good of the sport and will improve financial resources and opportunities for our nation’s winter athletes.”

“These improvements and developments have evolved through the commitment of the NSW Office of Sport alongside state and national sporting partners to support the collective endeavours and directions of the centre’s year-round staff,” said Steve Cooper.

“It has been a significant group effort to build a strong foundation to support the future expected growth of the facility, and I applaud the work of NSWIS Winter Snowsports coordinator Peter Topalovic; the senior management of JSRC Lachlan Clark, Steve Manning, Jeni Hamilton; and the SSA Northern Administration Manager Cathy Lambert,” he added.

Also located at the new SSA offices is the head office of Australian Interschools Snowsports. Managed

by Wendy Olsen, Cathy Lambert and Steve Cooper, Interschools Snowsports is planning for another bumper year of events. Their event season kicks off earlier this year with a new event, the SUBARU SSA Participation Series at Perisher on June 23 and 30.

Northern States Interschools Snowsports Manager Wendy Olsen said, “The series features event experience opportunities through a timetrial race event, primarily targeted at new participants to the sport, but it will also enable those that have participated before and are looking

to practice their race skills for the upcoming regional events to participate in time trials in alpine GS, snowboard GS, ski cross and snowboard cross.”

This year will mark the 32nd year of operation for NSW, ACT and QLD Interschools Snowsports Championships.

“We are currently planning for 19 days of competition during the winter season at the Travelplan Ski Northern and Sydney Regional Championships, the SSA Red Energy Northern States Cross Country Championships, the SUBARU ACTSouthern NSW Regional Championships and SSA SUBARU Northern States Championships for all junior Snowsports athletes, their schools and families. These championships will be held at the Perisher and Thredbo Alpine Resorts. The Australian Championships will be held in Mt Buller in 2019 and will return again to NSW in 2020 at Perisher.

There will also be an Interschools participation and development event at the end of the season on September 14 at Thredbo for those looking to compete and try out Interschools in the 2020 winter season,” said Wendy.

Asked how the snow conditions will be for the beginning of the 2019 events, Interschools Chair Steve Cooper was able to provide an insight.

“We keep in strong contact with a local snow predictor, Stefano Couvier’e, and he predicts another bumper season with the first smaller snow dump of 42cms to happen on Thursday June 6, commencing at 8.15am and taking 8.5 hours to fall.

Whilst the first really big snow dump of 61cms will happen on Sunday June 30, commencing at 4.30pm and taking 28 hours to fall.”

Let’s hope that Stefano is yet again on the money! See you on the slopes.

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The Snowy Monaro Regional Council has been hard at work constructing new playgrounds across the Snowy Monaro region.

Financed through the Major Projects Program of the Stronger Communities Fund, new playgrounds have been built and/or improved across Cooma, Berridale, Adaminaby, Bombala and Jindabyne.

Luke Johansson, Project Specialist in Innovation Business and Development worked hard to ensure that each community was involved in the design of their playground.

“The project team made a decision to involve local school students and provide them with the opportunity to select their preferred design. Knowing

the students had a say and contributed to the overall design was a thrill for them and Council.”

Each of the playgrounds is unique and an emphasis was placed on each design in order to incorporate accessible and inclusive features. Bombala playground is home to a double flying fox with specially constructed accessible mounds and a harness seat.

Nijong Ninja Park was constructed alongside an existing bike path with rubber soft-fall surfacing enabling access to a variety of play pieces and wheelchair accessible table and chairs Rotary Oval playground was also constructed alongside the existing bike path and is connected with a rubber path to an inclusive saucer spinner.

Berridale Lions Park and Adaminaby playgrounds were completely upgraded and include a wheelchair accessible table and chairs with rubber paths connecting to different types of spinners.

Cooma North shops playground incorporated a concrete path from the existing footpath to ensure it was easily accessible to the public.

Jindabyne fitness stations have been constructed and located directly alongside the shared path with rubber under-surfacing, for complete wheelchair accessibility.

By far the most popular new edition however, is the playground at Centennial Park in Cooma.

“The design is one of a kind and

includes a feature piece called The Lofty Castle Sky Tower. It stands over 8.5m high with dozens of challenging levels. It also includes a play hut for younger children, strap seat swings and infant swings plus a mammoth tyre swing too,” says Luke.

Since its opening, the Centennial Park playground has been packed.

As a year-round tourist destination, Council is pleased to offer visitors to the region the opportunity to relax and unwind at one of the new, upgraded playgrounds.

“Local families and visitors to the region will enjoy these playgrounds for many years to come,” Snowy Monaro Regional Council Mayor John Rooney said.

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37 Described as one of the best walks in the world, the Mount Kosciuszko National Park Summit Walk takes you to the top of Mount Kosciuszko, Australia’s highest peak in the picturesque surroundings of New South Wale’s Snowy Mountains.

With two options to choose from, either starting at Thredbo where you can catch the Kosciuszko Express Chairlift, taking a duration of four to five hours and covering a total of 13km return, or starting the trek from Charlottes Pass taking six to eight hours and covering a total of 18.6km for the return trip.

A must do on many peoples’ bucket list, the walk sees people traveling from all around the country to take part in this scenic walk unlike any other in the world.

While it all sounds magical, the walking track is made for walking and has no disabled or wheelchair access to enable those with disabilities to cross this magnificent walk off their bucket lists.

While making wheelchair access may not be easy, Mark Currie, an avid skier and hiker from the NSW Mid North Coast, is lobbying with National Parks and Wildlife Services and Disabled Winter Sports Australia’s representatives to take interest in an alternative way for the disabled to experience the climb.

Mark’s aim is to help the disabled do what they can’t normally do.

He believes that just because you’re disabled, it shouldn’t mean that you can’t witness the breathtaking views from the top of Mount Kosciuszko.

“Last year I was skiing at Perisher and I had the pleasure of riding a chairlift with a mobility impaired three-year-old who was having his very first skiing experience in a ‘sit ski’. The look on his face was amazing to

see, he was just so excited and happy,” explains Mark.

“From that moment on I wanted to do something to help other disabled people experience their dreams, no matter what their physical restrictions.”

After experiencing serious injuries in a motorbike accident in America last year, Mark was lucky enough to get back onto his feet and he knew that he had to do something to help those who were unable to do the same.

“I then heard about the plight of the Williams family in Brisbane, who have two little boys, Oscar and Hugo, both of whom suffer from Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy,” Mark said.

“And their story (see www.williamsbrotherswish.org.au), really highlighted the difficulties so many face in achieving their goals in life, including making the trip to the top of Kosciuszko, which was one of the Williams boys biggest wishes.”

After many hours spent researching and studying, Mark got in contact with Geelong couple Willem and Trudi Schultink from Overlander Mobility.

Willem, who is an amputee who lost one leg and his wife Trudi, began their business as Willem was determined to continue living his life as normal and still be involved with keeping up with his family, giving him the idea to purchase an Overlander.

The Terrainhopper, Overlander mobility vehicle is an all battery-operated vehicle with a 120 to 180-amp battery, capable of carrying a maximum weight of 160 kilograms.

“The overlander is head and shoulders above the rest, it’s all electric, off-road with superb engineering,” says Willem.

“Its unique suspension and four-wheel drive can take you anywhere comfortably with a long range up to 55km and it is modified to suit every customer.”

Mark invited Willem and Trudi, who are the Australian distributors for Terrain Hopper, to join him in taking the Overlander to the top of Mount Kosciuszko in mid-April to test the feasibility of its use in the rough mountainous terrain.

All three made it to the top of mount Kosciuszko successfully and even with Trudi catching a ride with Willem on the Overlander every now and then, it only used up 85 percent of the battery with plenty more power left.

Fitted with indicators, hazard lights, a horn, two speed selections and modified seatbelts, the Overlander is imported from the United Kingdom and is classified by Australian Customs as a wheelchair.

Head of Disabled Winter Sports, Craig Stonestreet, inspected the Overlander himself and witnessed Willem driving it and he was pleased with the information given.

Mark will now be working with Craig Stonestreet and Anthony Evans from the NPWS to see if disabled access can be more readily facilitated to the top of Kosciuszko with the assistance of Disabled Wintersport Australia.

Anthony, along with his team at NPWS are doing everything they can to make the public’s experience in National Parks as good as it can possibly be while ensuring the safety and wellbeing of everyone whilst visiting.

This is problematic in the high alpine areas where the weather can change very quickly and it needs to be managed very carefully to avoid unnecessary risks for the public and the NPWS staff who may have to rescue them in an emergency.

Mark, Anthony and other stakeholders will continue their fight to achieve the best possible outcome to ensure the mobility impaired have the chance to climb Mount Kosciuszko.

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Capturing the moment with Kosciuszko Wines Want to be moved by the simple act of tasting a wine?

Want to capture that perfect moment as you sit on your deck chair while the aromas of violets, roses and cedar engulf you as you take your first sip of Pinot Noir while overlooking the snow-capped mountains?

Then Kosciuszko Wines is the wine for you.

Kosciuszko Wines is owned and operated by the Mason Family and is managed by Bill Mason, this family owned business has a strong presence in the Snowy Mountains region and beyond and is one family’s commitment to the heritage the Snowy Mountains offers all Australians, making their wines well sought after by many.

Kosciuszko Wines is named after the highest mountain in Australia, Kosciuszko reflects the serious, elegant, high altitude cool climate wines of the Tumbarumba wine region.

The vineyards of Tumbarumba, that are sometimes snow-bound, nestle in the highlands just west of the Kosciuszko National Park in New South Wales at altitudes from 500 to 900 metres.

These wines represent the unique High Country flavours of the fruit of the Snowy Mountains.

Mount Kosciuszko is a special place, while the awe-inspiring view draws many tourists from all around the world to take part in climbing the mountain in summer or skiing the mountain in winter, Kosciuszko Wines was inspired to create an experience with each and every sip.

Today Tumbarumba is considered as one of Australia’s leading cool climate wine regions and that region appears proudly on the Kosciuszko wine label.

Kosciuszko Wines have won many awards

for their Pinot Nior including Australian Cool Climate Wine Show 2018 Bronze Medal and Canberra and Region Wine Show 2018 Bronze Medal.

Their Chardonnay was rated an 87 out of 100 from Toni Paterson MW The Real Review in April 2019 along with 15.5 out of 20 by Lester Jesberg Winewise in October 2018.

These award-winning wines can be purchased online or directly through the regional distributor on their own or can be sold in mixed dozens.

A wine that is a must when visiting the Kosciuszko mountains, make sure you pick up a bottle today.

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Indulge yourself at Lerida Estate

Out of the hustle and bustle of Canberra, located in south-eastern New South Wales, Lake George is home to one of Australia’s top vineyards, Lerida Estate Wines.

The views are breathtaking as you enjoy a glass of one of the greatest New World Pinots overlooking the fields of vineyards.

Through the combination of cutting edge vineyard management, meticulous winemaking, a magnificent cool climate site and the spectacular Glenn Murcutt designed winery, Lerida Estate strives to provide a welcoming and memorable visitor experience to stand alongside their exceptional wines.

Lerida Estate is the manifestation of a long-held passion to make outstanding Pinot Noir.

An essential visit, when in the big city or passing through Lake George, is the Lerida Estate cellar door.

The Cellar Door caters to every taste bud with an array of wines to choose from ranging from their famous Pinot Nior, Chardonnay, Brut Rose or Pinot Gris they have it all at exceptional prices.

For the ultimate food and wine experience Lerida Estates restaurant, CafĂŠ Leri-

da, serves a three-course lunch or graze plate where you can sit by the open fire in the colder months or courtyard in warmer months.

Take a stroll through the vineyards during your visit and experience the picturesque views of Lake George while indulging in your favourite wine.

Here at Lerida Estate they realise the full potential of the high, cool Lake George terroir to produce outstanding wine and Rely primarily on their own vineyard fruit, but where required, will source from local growers of super-premium fruit around the Canberra region.

This must-do wine experience is not one to miss, open 10am to 5pm, 7 days a week Lerida Estate prides themselves on excellent wine, delicious food and a unique and rewarding taste experience.

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Unique Snowy Wines The Snowy Vineyard and Microbrewery is located along Werralong Road near Dalgety. Consisting of both the Snowy Vineyard Estate and the Dalgety Brewing Company, the Snowy Vineyard and Microbrewery has been owned and operated for the last year and a half by young couple Liz Riley and Bart Joceski, who moved from Wollongong to the property after falling in love with the region.

“We certainly didn’t have plans to buy a vineyard and brewery,” Liz said.

“It just sort of happened. We saw it for sale and thought why not?”

Despite this, they have taken the challenge head on. In the year and a half since they bought the property, Bart and Liz have been hard at work turning it into a fully functional brewery and vineyard. The

brewery, which originally consisted of two pot-style brewing kettles, has now been upgraded with six new commercial brew kettles producing eight different beers.

The Dalgety Brewing Co. is now pouring Golden Ale, H-Dog, Summer Sessions, Hefeweizen, Milk Stout, Ginger Beer, Crafty Cider and Alpine Cider.

The Snowy Vineyard Estate consists of eight acres under vine and has produced four different wine varieties over the past three years, with more to come in the future. Bart and Liz have been working closely with Canberra Winemaker Peter Atkins who is responsible for producing the wines on-site. Varieties of red grapes are sourced from Murrumbateman and are of mostly German origin. Despite being the coldest climate vineyard in Australia, the

Snowy Vineyard Estate is quickly gaining a reputation as a producer of quality red wines. Current varieties include Riesling, Sylvaner, Muller Thurgau and Siegerrebe.

For those interested in sampling what Snowy Vineyard and Microbrewery have to offer, what better way to do it than to go straight to the source at the estates inhouse restaurant and bar, The Cellar Door.

Here, visitors can sample the various wine varieties as well as all of their beers on tap.

Light meals and platters are also available. The Cellar door consists of an indoor bar and dining area as well as an outdoor beer garden, all set against the picturesque backdrop of the Snowy Mountains.

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5pm. It is also available for functions and is especially popular for weddings, with bookings filling up fast.

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Preserving Adaminaby’s history

With the 70th anniversary of the Snowy Mountains Scheme around the corner, both locals and visitors may be interested in learning more about the history of Australia’s largest engineering project.

There is probably no better place to do so than the historic town of Adaminaby, which served as a major hub for the scheme during its construction.

On October 17 1949, construction on the immense hydroelectricity and irrigation complex officially began under the management of famed engineer Sir William Hudson. Over the next 25 years, the Snowy region would see the installation of 16 dams, seven power stations, a pumping station and 225 kilometres of tunnels, pipelines and aqueducts. The Eucumbene Dam began construction in 1956 and forced the original township of Old Adaminaby to relocate, before the valley was flooded with nine times the amount of water that is held in Sydney Harbour, resulting in what we now know as Lake Eucumbene.

The history of Adaminaby is intertwined with the history of the Snowy Scheme and there are a number of locals dedicated to preserving that history.

Leigh Stewart has lived in Adaminaby all his life and is one of a number of locals who actually worked on the scheme, spending his days in the welding shop.

In the late 90s, Leigh was unsure of what to do with the large premises adjacent to his real estate and stock and station business on Denison Street.

As an avid history buff and proud Adaminaby local, Leigh decided to turn the space into a museum that covered the history of Adaminaby from 1870 to the present, now referred to as Stewart’s Visitor

Information and Gallery.

“I’ve always been interested in the history of the area and had all these old photos, so I decided to create this gallery to preserve some of that local history,” Leigh said.

Over the past two decades, he has collected a wealth of historic photos, art, maps, artefacts and more, all relating to the history of Adaminaby. It covers subjects such as the Kiandra gold rush, local historic buildings,

and of course, the Snowy Mountains Hydro Electric scheme and the relocation of Adaminaby.

Whilst Leigh is quick to reject being referred to as an historian, there is no denying that the gallery is an incredibly comprehensive view into the town’s history and well worth a visit for both tourists and locals.

Pictured: Leigh Stewart, Sir William Hudson pictured at his desk, the Snowy Musuem.

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Pictured on this page: early snow transport; Sir William Hudson’s official car; an early Snowy Landrover; working in the tunnels; one of Old Adaminaby’s houses being transported to the new town.

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Just across the street from Leigh Stewart’s gallery is the Snowy Scheme Museum, another comprehensive collection aimed at preserving the history and stories of the project.

First opened in 2011, the Snowy Scheme Museum is overflowing with historical artefacts. The old excavators, machinery and equipment serve as an eye-opening reminder of just how dangerous the work could be, far-removed from modern health and safety standards. During its construction, 121 men would lose their lives working on the scheme and countless more were injured. One display showcasing a set of surgical implements of the time also helps put this reality into

perspective.

“The Snowy Scheme was initially kicked off in Adaminaby,” Snowy Scheme Museum President Tim Corkill said.

“So it was incredibly important for us to establish a museum that reflects the history and tells the story of all aspects of it. Most importantly, the individuals who were involved.”

The museum features a wealth of archival material from maps, plans, diary entries and more, all of which gives us a more personal insight into this milestone of Australian engineering. Bricks stamped with the names of the men and women who worked on the scheme form a pathway around the building itself and

show respect to those who toiled to make the project happen.

The Snowy Scheme Museum is so laden with fascinating historical material sure to enthral all ages, that there are future plans for extensions to the buildings in order to make more display space.

The modern-day town of Adaminaby was built on the Snowy Scheme and its identity has grown from it.

When you visit places like the Snowy Scheme Museum and Leigh Stewart’s Gallery, and speak to some of the men and women involved, you get a sense of how the scheme forever changed the landscape and culture of the region. Visiting the historic town of Adaminaby is a valuable experience for all Australians.

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Pictured, Member for Albury Justin Clancy and former Member for Albury Greg Alpin.

The Tumbarumba to Rosewood Rail Trail has begun to take shape with an official sod turning marking the start of the trail’s construction.

Member for Albury Justin Clancy and former Member for Albury Greg Aplin joined Snowy Valleys Council Mayor Cr James Hayes in turning the first sod to celebrate the official commencement of construction.

Mayor Hayes thanked the NSW government for its contribution and says the rail trail is expected to be a boon for the region, putting the Snowy Valleys on the national cycling map and attracting more cycling events and tourism.

“Once completed the Tumbarumba to Rosewood Rail Trail will cement our region as a premium cycling destination and the benefits will be felt for years to come,” he said.

The Tumbarumba Friends of Rail Trail and Historical Society were also acknowledged for their passion and commitment in partnering with Snowy Valleys Council to develop the project to construction stage.

“Much work and planning has gone into a detailed assessment of the rail corridor and all its features, and we have been very fortunate to have Friends of Rail Trail and the Historical Society alongside us every step of the way,” Cr Hayes said.

“This moment truly belongs to all those here who have worked so hard for so long to make this day a reality,” said Mr Clancy. “I am pleased to represent the Premier of NSW, the Hon Gladys Berejiklian, who has been a strong supporter of the project.

“The successful completion of this project will I hope unlock the opportunity for further projects in Tumbarumba that cement it is as the outdoors destination for NSW, as well as further rail trails across the state.”

Also in attendance was Greg Aplin, the former Member for Albury, who had fought tirelessly to gain NSW government funding for the rail trail.

“It is indeed a great pleasure to be here today, out on the ‘Trail’,” said Mr Aplin.

“It was a wonderful day when I secured $5 million to get the planning underway. I cannot wait to see the trail completed and to watch, over the years, as businesses and the Council find innovative ways to incorporate this asset into planning.”

A pilot for the state and a working model for future rail trails, the approximately 22 kilometre walking and cycling trail will run through a non-operational railway corridor between Albury Street, Tumbarumba and McEachern Lane, Rosewood.

“The trail will complement existing and future cycling developments across the region including pump tracks, cycle paths, mountain bike trails and roadside cycling,” said Cr Hayes.

Funding of $4,900,000 for the project has been provided under the NSW government’s Restart NSW Regional Tourism Infrastructure fund and an additional $800,000 from NSW government’s Stronger Communities Round two grants.

The rail trail is expected to be completed by the end of February 2020.

Tumbarumba Sportsground reopening Member for Albury, Justin Clancy MP recently joined Snowy Valleys Council’s Mayor Cr James Hayes and local community groups to officially acknowledge the completion of upgrades to the Tumbarumba Sportsground.

Snowy Valleys Council secured $308,000 in funding to upgrade the playing surface at the ground through the first round of the NSW Government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund (SCCF).

Mr Clancy said the SCCF was developed to deliver crucial local infrastructure to improve the quality of life for people living in regional NSW. “We all know the importance of being active, getting out-

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“It’s through grants like this one provided by the NSW Government that communities are able to afford to upgrade the playing surface at a vital sportsground, helping make it safer for players, improving irrigation and helping out businesses by driving growth in sports tourism. The way I see it is that this is a boost not simply for fitness, but for player safety and participation”.

Mayor Hayes said the upgrade has ensured the oval is now fit-for-purpose, with the result being a superior playing surface.

“The Tumbarumba Sportsground is an invaluable facil-

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“This impressive new playing surface will give us the opportunity to draw visiting clubs here on a more regular basis and attract regional sports competitions and other events into our area”, Cr Hayes said.

The 50+ year old oval had a history of becoming water logged during prolonged wet weather resulting in inconsistent conditions for a high standard of play.

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Art and history at Raglan Gallery The Raglan Gallery in Cooma began its journey in 1854, when the premises were constructed by James Hain and his family after they had arrived in Australia five years earlier.

The Lord Raglan Inn, as it was originally known, first became licensed in April 1855. It was named after James Fitzroy Somerset Lord Raglan, a military gentleman and veteran of the Crimean War. Built from stone and pit-sawn timber, the building was erected in Lambie Street which at the time was the main street in Cooma.

The night before the grand opening in July 1855, tragedy struck the Hain family when the youngest of the three sons, William passed away in his sleep. The three sons, who were all adults by this point, slept in a room that had been recently plastered. A fire was left burning in a bucket to dry the plaster, causing William to succumb to smoke inhalation.

In 1860, a branch of the Commercial Banking Company of Sydney was opened at the northern end of the Raglan Inn, making it the first bank in Cooma.

The bank did good business in those days, serving the many miners who flocked to the region to seek their fortunes at the Kiandra Gold fields, although it is likely that James Hain was their first customer when

he sold them several pickle bottles full of gold.

For almost a century, the building was occupied by various members of the Hain family until it fell into disrepair in the early 1950s and was eventually sold to the Cooma Monaro Shire Council by Lindsay Hain in 1964 in order to ensure the building’s preservation.

In 1968, three local women, Betty Gibson, Pauline Hunter and Jenny Makinson approached Lindsay Hain proposing to use the building as an art gallery to showcase local and established artists. Mr Hain was immediately taken by the idea and the three ladies set about establishing the Raglan Gallery as we know it today. In June 1994 Council agreed to allow the Raglan Gallery to operate as a non-profit community gallery and cultural centre and the newly formed board of management met for the first time in August of that year.

Since then, the gallery has been kept in operation by the volunteer board, the Friends of the Raglan community group and a number of volunteers who assist with the gallery’s day to day operations.

“The gallery has been able to operate for all these years thanks to the people who volunteer their time,” said Board President Wendy Litchfield, who, incidentally, is Betty Gibson’s daughter.

“We’d really encourage anyone who’s interested in helping out. It’s a great environment to be a part of.”

The tranquil Raglan Heritage Garden is also maintained by volunteers and boasts the gallery’s impressive sculpture art as well as noteworthy trees such as the Bay Tree and the Irish Strawberry Tree, both of which are more than a century old.

The Raglan Gallery has been showcasing local and established artists for decades and gives up and coming artists an opportunity to showcase their talents and get involved in competitions such as the Briscoe Art Award.

The Nature of Glass exhibition opened at the gallery on May 25 and visitors can learn about the artistic merits of kiln-formed glass whist enjoying a glass of wine. Another upcoming exhibition is the Meraki exhibition, a Greek term which refers to an artist leaving a piece of their soul within their art. Artists Kelly Morley, Shelley Mackay and Mark Edwards will collaborate to present their unique vision of Australian wildlife, culture and dramatic landscape.

The Raglan Gallery is open 10:30am to 3:30pm from Wednesday to Sunday and for only a gold coin donation for entry, it’s an experience that both visitors and locals can’t afford to pass up.

Authentic Austrian, German food at the Austrian If it is big, rich and hearty meals you are after then you can’t look past the Austrian Skihutte Restaurant located in the Kookaburra Lodge along Clyde Street, Jindabyne.

Serving authentic Austrian Food ,each customer is made to feel welcome the moment they walk through the doors.

“Our aim here is to transition all customers and make them feel like they are leaving Australia and landed in Austria”, restaurant owner and head chef, Hans Stoehr said.

The Austrian signature dish is the traditional pork knuckle.

A perfect mix of crunchy crackling and tender meat, this dish is the most popular amongst customers.

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For delicious food, tasty treats and spectacular coffee, you can’t go past Take Potluck located outside Sacred Ride along Thredbo Terrace in Jindabyne.

Serving fresh food cooked in-house using only the best quality products, Take Potluck’s quirky little food van is a popular spot amongst the locals and tourists year-round.

Their friendly customer service and pet friendly outdoor seating area creates a happy environment to come and enjoy a coffee and a

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Enjoy the atmosphere with imported Austrian and German alcohol choices from beer, wine and soft drinks while watching German television shows, music and videos playing around you.

All about looking after the locals, Hans, opened the Austrian to give locals and visitors the option for something different.

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Beginning on the June long weekend and ending on the October long weekend $1 from every pork knuckle meal purchase goes towards the Prostate Cancer Foundation.

Hans hopes this contribution will bring awareness of the deadly disease and is proud to be able to do his part for the foundation.

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If it’s a quick bite to eat you’d rather, then grab a breakfast roll and coffee deal on the way up to the mountains the perfect way to start your day.

With a constantly changing menu, owner Nicolas Davoli always has a vegan, vegetarian and gluten free option on the menu to suit everyone’s needs.

Serving everything from Asian, Mexican, Indian and more, the Take Potluck food van will soon be introducing Swiss inspired meals to their ever-growing menu where nothing is priced over $10.

“We have excellent food at an incredible price,” says

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We like to serve food within season and base our menu around seasonal produce, really showcasing the great flavours of world cuisine.”

Serving good food fast and in generous portions, Take Potluck will be open 7 days a week over winter from 7am to 8pm with breakfast, lunch and dinner options.

Come down to Take Potluck today and bring your furry friends; you’ll be pleased that you did.

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Visitors to Batlow’s Ciderfest were amongst the first to see and have the opportunity to purchase a range of tourism branded merchandise promoting Council’s new tourism brand, Snowy Valleys.

Snowy Valleys Council hosted a stall at the Batlow Ciderfest and launched an initial range of Snowy Valleys branded merchandise developed to promote the region.

“Batlow’s Ciderfest draws many visitors to our region with its celebration of local and boutique produce so it was fitting that we launched the new tourism branded merchandise at this event, said Gus Cox, Council’s Director of Strategy, Community and Development.

Stage one of the new VisitSnowyValleys tourism website was also launched in time for Batlow CiderFest, with more updates to follow in the coming months.

“The new Visit Snowy Valleys website will bring together information from our six existing tourism websites into one

regional platform,” said Mr Cox. “Visitors now have a single online destination to search and

review information about our region, making it even easier for travellers to choose us for their next day trip or holiday

destination.”

The new tourism brand will be rolled-out in stages with a new visitor guide planned as well as

additional merchandise and more brochures and guides to be updated in the future.

“Local tourism and event operators and the broader community have embraced the new Snowy Valleys brand, and we are excited to see it starting to come to life in a real way now,” Mr Cox said.

The Baltow Ciderfest was on Saturday 18 May, when Batlow’s town centre hosted a street party with cider, craft beer and cold climate wine bars, food, market stalls and entertainment stages. To make sure you don’t miss out next year, visit www.batlowciderfest.com.au.

Development of the new tourism branding, and related marketing pieces, is a key deliverable from Council’s Destination Management Plan, and provides the next step in the process of promoting the Snowy Valleys Council Region as a visitor destination.

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Trout Season Ends

As the trout fishing season draws to an end in the Snowy Mountains, officially closing on June 10 after the Queen’s birthday long weekend, the spawning season is just now beginning, ensuring quality stock for next year’s angling adventures.

Local fishing organisations and hatcheries are now looking back on the season to find what can be learned.

The Gaden Trout Hatchery, located on the Thredbo River just outside Jindabyne is one of the country’s main centres for breeding cold-water sporting fish such as, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brooke Trout and Atlantic Salmon. It has been a challenging summer for the hatchery with prevalent hot and dry conditions and river temperatures reaching 28.5 degrees over the Australia Day weekend and water levels remaining consistently low. These high temperatures resulted in a fish kill on the night of January 25 where almost 30,000 Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout fingerlings succumbed to prolonged heat stress. Seventy adult broodstock and exbroodstock trout and 30 Atlantic Salmon of varying size and age were also killed. Whilst this does not make much of a dent in overall hatchery stock, Senior Fisheries Manager Cameron Westaway points out that loss of any stock is emotionally difficult for any farmer.

“The hatchery staff worked their butts off to try and save those fish, but once the water gets to 28 degrees, there’s nothing you can do,” Mr Westaway said.

The hatchery has since taken preventative measures

such as extra aeration, increased water flows and more shade to avoid similar events in the future. Despite the challenges, the hatchery was able to meet all of their stocking targets.

The NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI), who are responsible for the management of the Gaden Hatchery have also released their snapshot of trout strategy report, outlining their key goals for improving trout fishing across the state. The areas focussed on are angler engagement, research, management, hatcheries and stocking, fish habitat and continued native fish stocking.

Angler engagement is of particular importance to ensuring the health of the fisheries, with the report stating, “We will engage in a positive way with anglers to ensure that our communication is clear, concise and timely. By improving our communication, we will ensure that anglers are aware of the current issues and trends that affect trout fishing across the state.”

Another key aspect of the report was the importance of stocking native fish species to stem the flow of invasive

and destructive species such as European Carp and Redfin.

“This will help create year-round trout/mixed fishery opportunities and will help achieve an ecosystem balance. Murray Cod, Australian Bass and Golden Perch are known to predate on Redfin,” the report stated.

Whilst the summer was a particularly brutal one for the cold-water fisheries, they have been able to weather the storm, with creeks, streams, lakes and rivers being re-stocked across the region promising that one of the Snowy Mountains most iconic past times will be going strong for another season.

The season for trout streams will close on June 10 at the end of the long weekend and remain closed throughout the winter. However, trout dams will remain open. To find out more about where and when you can fish, visit www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fishing/recreational or contact NSW DPI Fisheries information line on 1300 550 474.

MERAKI & NATURE OF GLASS Opening 24th & 25th May Continuing on from the highly successful Briscoe Exhibition there will be Openings this weekend of two new and different exhibitions, MERAKI and NATURE OF GLASS

VINNIES COOMA OPEN SUNDAYS DURING SKI SEASON 10am - 2pm 27/29 Vale St, Cooma NSW 2630

MERAKI in the Tillers Gallery features local young artists, Kelly Morley, Shelley Mackay and Mark Edwards Meraki means “to create something with your soul which also puts a part of yourself within the creation”. The exhibition will be opening on Friday night 24th May from 6pm to 8pm. The artists would love you to come along and show your support.

NATURE OF GLASS in the Mitchell galleries features three artists now living on the South Coast and Sydney but whom are no strangers to Cooma. Lesley, Carol and Jennifer are thrilled to bring their work to the Raglan Gallery in this stunning exhibition which showcases kiln-formed glass pieces made from coloured glass and up-cycled, salvaged float (window) glass. This exhibition demonstrates how potential landfill can be repurposed into unique, usable and decorative art.

The Opening will be on Saturday May 25th at 3pm.

Both exhibitions at the Raglan Gallery, Cooma until Sunday 7th July.

UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS

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Artistic destinaton One of the most interesting things you can find when wandering around a small village is a local art gallery – and Delegate has two right under the one roof!

Both the Bundian Way Aboriginal Art Gallery and the Borderline Gallery are located in the beautiful old bank building in the main street of Delegate, and offer visitors two very different art experiences.

“Both galleries are quite successful enterprises, and many would be surprised by just how many people visit to enjoy the exhibitions,” says Robin Guthrie, President of the Delegate Progress Association which runs the galleries.

The Bundian Way Aboriginal Art Gallery has in fact become quite well known, featuring incredible collections of works by indigenous artists from across the country.

Part of the still developing Bundian Way project, the gallery has been open for seven years, and over that time has included collections of paintings, handcrafts, photography, and even an Aboriginal dance performance by the Djaadjawan Dancers.

“We have around four different exhibitions each year, and they are always very warmly received by the community and its visitors,” Mrs Guthrie said.

With works from the likes of Aboriginal artists, Cheryl Davison, Kathryn Williams, Natalie Bateman, Shannon Mason, Bronwyn Smith, Gavin Chatfield and many others, praise has been justifiably high.

Exhibition launches at the Bundian Way Art Gallery attract good numbers, and often include the artists themselves, who are able to give some insights into their fascinating works, and have often been pleased by sales at Delegate.

And although it is of a completely different nature, the Borderline Gallery next door also boasts great popularity.

The Borderline features works only created by artists from the local district, and has a wide variety of items on show, from classic artworks to craft pieces.

While you may admire a number of fine paintings, sketches and photographs at the gallery, you will also enjoy a range of woodwork, pottery, glasswork, china painting, needlework - even canvas shopping bags!

“It is amazing how much we sell from the Borderline Gallery, and it is wonderful for local artists and craftspeople to have a space to display their work,” Mrs Guthrie said.

Both galleries are well worth a visit, and the old bank building should be at the top of your list when looking around the welcoming village of Delegate.

The galleries are open Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 10am to 3pm, but other opening times can be arranged through the DPA on 6458 8388.

Artist, Vicki McCredie with Delegate man, Doug Thompson and his portrait at the Bundian Way Art Gallery in Delegate.

The Borderline Gallery, next door to the Bundian Way Gallery in Delegate, features works created by artists from the local district, and has a wide variety of items on show, from classic artworks to craft pieces

‘Dancing Emu’ by Kathryn Williams on show at the gallery in Delegate.

Artists, Bronwyn Smith and Gavin Chatfield have exhibited works at the Bundian Way Art Gallery.

The DPA’s Robin Guthrie was very pleased to welcome South Coast artist, Cheryl Davison to the Bundian Way Art Gallery recently for the opening of her ‘Mirri & Murrah’ exhibition.

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The HAUNTING history of Burnima

The Burnima Historic Homestead is a unique property located less than five kilometres north of Bombala along the Monaro Highway.

Completed in 1896, the old house at Burnima is a Victorian, gothic-style mansion built by Henry Tollemache Edwards, (1837 - 1915) a wealthy Sydney-born grazier who became a well respected and influential member of the Bombala community. A community that was at one point scheduled to be the nation’s capital before Canberra was eventually settled upon. If that had been the case, it is most likely that Burnima would have been the government house.

Henry Edwards served as the master of the house and it’s 22,000 acres of land until his death in 1915, when he handed over his estate to his daughter. Miss Edwards maintained the property to a high Victorian standard right up until her death in 1952.

Since then, ownership of the property has changed regularly, with many owners more interested in the land holdings than the historic house. During this period, much of the land was subdivided and sold and the house had even been used as a hay shed with one owner planning to knock it down until he realised the expense involved.

Now more than 120 years after it was built, the homestead is owned and run by Steve Rickett who is wholeheartedly dedicated to preserving the historic homestead and its Victorian heritage.

“I was travelling through the region and I saw this place and just instantly fell in love with it. I knew that I had to live here, no matter what it took,” Steve said.

An avid Victorian history buff, he spent years restoring the old house to its former glory, travelling the region in search of the scattered affects and furniture from Burnima as well as pouring over archival material to find out as much as he could about the property’s history.

The result of Steve’s labour of love is an opportunity for visitors to step back in time, something he actively encourages. Greeting guests at the entrance in full Victorian attire including a top-hat and cane, Steve takes you on a tour of the property’s 32 rooms and six acres of manicured garden. All the way, providing context on the history and purpose of every aspect of the house through his encyclopaedic knowledge of Burnima and Victorian history.

As fascinating as the property’s history is, many visitors to Burnima are just as interested in the house’s more supernatural qualities. In the years since Miss Edwards passed away, a number of hauntings have occurred, with many people believing she still resides in the property she loved so dearly in life.

Some of the property’s more sinister history of murder and intrigue has also contributed to its reputation as a haunted house and it regularly attracts ghost hunters and paranormal enthusiasts wishing to investigate the property and conduct experiments. While Steve is more interested in the history of the property, he is far from dismissive of its haunted reputation and very open about his own paranormal experiences at Burnima.

Burnima today stands as one of the country’s most impressive examples of Victoria-gothic architecture and a monument to the history of the region.

Steve runs open tours on the first Saturday of every month for a cost of $10 per

person. Private tours can also be arranged by booking and the property also caters to weddings and even includes a bed and breakfast. Anyone interested in experiencing this unique piece of local history can contact Steve Rickett on (02) 6458 3042 or at contact@burnima.com.au

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Bombala and Delegate: www.visitnsw.com destinations/snowy-mountains/cooma-area bombala 41 Monaro Hwy, Bombala NSW 2632 P:(02) 6458 4622

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Snowy Valleys

Always in Season

A new destination tourism brand for the Snowy Valleys Council region Snowy Valleys, Always in Season has been designed to help promote and showcase the region as a tourist destination.

The new brand mark, along with a marketing strategy, destination brand strategy and brand guidelines was adopted

by Councillors at their March Council Meeting.

Branding Specialists For the People conducted extensive consultation with Snowy Valleysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; community groups, tourism operators, and other stakeholders over a six month process to develop the brand.

Snowy Valleys Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mayor Cr James Hayes said he welcomed the new direction and thanked local tourism operators and community members for their input during the re-

search phase of the brand development. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was great to see so many people get involved in developing this brand. The aim is to ensure the whole region benefits â&#x20AC;&#x201C; this means attracting more visitors and encouraging them to see more of the region, year round, in all seasons,â&#x20AC;? Mayor Hayes said.

Development of the new tourism branding, and related marketing pieces, was a key deliverable from the Destination Management Plan, and provides the next step in the process of promoting the Snowy Valleys Council Region as a visitor destination.

While tourism across the Tumbarumba and Tumut regions has continued to grow in recent years, the new branding presents the opportunity to reach new markets with a new message.

Previously marketed as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tumbarumba Regionâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tumut Regionâ&#x20AC;?, the new brand allows for holistic whole-of-region

destination marketing as well as showcasing the individual towns and villages in their own right.

Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Acting Director of Strategy, Community and Development Phil Stone said the brand marketing strategy identifies three key audiences to target with marketing campaigns; soft adventurers, campers/roamers and foodies. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are aiming for growth in length of visitor stay and dollar spend per visit,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;While Snowy Valleys does also attract and welcome other visitors, including grey nomads, these three target audiences provide us the best potential for

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tourism and economic growthâ&#x20AC;?.

A new Snowy Valleys tourism website, updating of photography libraries and a new Snowy Valleys visitor guide will be the first three tangible deliverables to be completed under the new brand. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Now that the new brand has been adopted, our tourism team can move full steam ahead with the development of a new regional tourism website, photography and key guides,â&#x20AC;?

Mr Stone said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Council will also continue to build on current partnerships, such as those with Destination NSW and Destination Riverina Murray, and we are excited

by the possibilities of our new brand and how it fits with regional promotions such as the recent Riverina â&#x20AC;&#x153;Go With the Flowâ&#x20AC;? campaignâ&#x20AC;?.

Local tourism-related businesses who would like to be featured in the new Snowy Valleys Visitor Guide are asked to contact Council to register their interest.

For more information on the Tourism Branding and Marketing Project please contact Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Acting Coordinator Tourism and Economic Development, Miriam Hewson, on 02 6941 2565 or email mhewson@ svc.nsw.gov.au.

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Snowy Scheme A visit to the Snowy Mountains Scheme is a must for those wanting to experience the best of the region.

Snowy Hydro owns and operates the Snowy Scheme and provides a range of facilities around the Snowy Mountains for people to see and experience the Scheme.

Talbingo Visitor Display Centre Talbingo Shopping Centre Whitty St, Talbingo

Talbingo OPEN 7 DAYS

8AM - 4PM Mon to Sun

CLOSED

Christmas Day

Cabramurra Visitors Centre,

Cabramurra

Cabramurra Township, Cabramurra OPEN 7 DAYS

9AM - 5PM Mon to Fri 10AM - 3PM Sat, Sun and Public Holidays

CLOSED

Christmas Day

Monaro Highway, Cooma OPEN 7 DAYS

8AM - 5PM Mon to Fri 8AM - 4PM Sat, Sun and Public Holidays

CLOSED

Christmas Day and Anzac Day

Murray 2 Power Station and Temporary Visitors Centre Power Station Road, Khancoban Power Station Inspections: 11am and 2pm

Khancoban

OPEN 7 DAYS

OCT - APR: 9AM - 4PM Mon to Fri 10AM - 4PM Sat, Sun and Public Holidays

CLOSED

Christmas Day, Anzac Day and Winter weekends

Mt Kosciuszko

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Snowy Hydro Discovery Centre

Cooma

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