The Monaro Post

www.monaropost.com.au WEDNESDAY December 5, 2012

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Cooma races attract 3000

An estimated 3000 people attended Ti Tree racecourse, Cooma, last Saturday to see the running of the 20th Sundowner’s Cup and Cooma Cup contested. About 30 marquees attracted happy racegoers, with a strong field of bookmakers in attendance. For those watching the races, Mugga Lane came wide on the turn to win the Sundowners, while reliable nine-year-old gelding, Sebony won the Cooma Cup. The Fashions on the Field once again attracted a lot of interest.

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Prestigious award for Gaol Museum Cooma’s Corrective Services Museum has won a prestigious award in the NSW Imagina awards 2012 for museums and galleries.

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Pictured, Les Strzlecki accepted his award from Museums and Galleries NSW CEO, Michael Rolfe.

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Les has embraced the organisation’s focus on offender rehabilitation by employing a workforce of serving offenders in The digitalisation the museum, preparing process began in these individuals for a 2011 and is a work in virtuous return to the community. progress.

Les has worked Leszek Strzelecki tirelessly to bring the Les’s passion community closer to and determination the Corrective Services for safeguarding NSW, through the Corrective Services museum. antiquity was

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Chevy gets on well with other dogs and horses and is learning to ignore poultry. He would make a lovely pet for an active family or individual.

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The museum was judged the best museum, for collection management, in the category one to four including execution paid staff. warrants for wellIn addition, museum known bushrangers personality, Les and personal letters by Strzelcki, was a the last woman hanged finalist in the individual in NSW.

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and Monaro Progress Association.

This trading name has now been registered�

Chairman Dugald Mitchell, said “We decided to make this change because we believe that our association’s efforts to improve the wellbeing of the CoomaMonaro community are being hampered by the community’s lack of knowledge of our objectives and activities, partly due to the organisation’s origins as a commerce-oriented entity. “The Executive believes that with the changing of our name, we will be changing that perception and encouraging

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wider community participation in the issues that we explore. “We also think that that perception will now include residents and organisations in adjoining shires who depend on Cooma for many of their needs. “A first major step in this process will encourage broader community participation in economic development strategic planning and implementation processes, based on the document “Cooma Tomorrow - Strategies for the Economic Development of Cooma�, advance warning of which appeared in the local press early in September, and now

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Members of Woollies Movember team. Insets: John Sidery loses his hair and bottom, Tom Dietrich who raised $1270.

The men of Woolworth’s have all participated in Movember this year, raising funds for Beyond Blue, and men’s health.

They all grew moustaches and coloured them blue for Beyond Blue day on Friday.

Assistant manager Jon has reached the amount of $1100, and as promised, he shaved his head when he reached the milestone of $1000. His head was shaved by Jaggez

Studio hairdresser Danielle Freeman. In excess of $5000 was raised by the men of Woolworth’s. Tom Dietrich by himself has raised $1270 and still counting, he has done all of this by collecting money from family and friends, and from a collection box, that has been sitting in the Chelsea Coffee Lounge.

The Woolworth’s raffle was drawn last Friday. The first prize winner will win a weekend away for two to Buckenderra,

second place will win a $100 dollar wish card from Woolworth’s third place will win a meat tray from Monaro Meat’s, fourth prize will win a Breakfast pack from Frank’s butchery.

Woolworth’s would like to thank PD Murphy’s, 40 café, Roses Restaurant, the Fabric Salon, Tony’s Clips and Woolworth’s for helping raising money by having donation tin’s sitting in their businesses.

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The Spirit of SMEC launched Last Thursday and Friday, a new book chronicling the history of the Snowy Mountains Engineering Corporation (SMEC) was launched in first Canberra, then at SMEC, Cooma.

In Canberra, the Minister for Regional Development, Simon Crean launched SMEC’s book ‘The Spirit of SMEC – Snowy Mountains Engineering Corporation’ at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia.

In Cooma, the launch was conducted by SMEC CEO, Peter Busbridge.

About 60 people attended the Cooma launch, with author Ron Ringer available to sign copies.

Both Mr Busbridge and Mr Ringer addressed the audience about the book.

Mr Ringer, who spent considerable time researching the book and interviewing past and present SMEC employees, said the book reveals the essence of SMEC, its staff, its projects, the women behind the men.

Mr Busbridge pointed out SMEC is one of the most successful and first, former government entity to be privatised and has gone from strength to strength since prviatisation.

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Police investigate glassing A man has been stabbed with a broken beer bottle and another charged following the incident after a brawl at a bottle shop in Cooma on Saturday night.

About 8.30pm police from Monaro Local Area Command were called to a bottle shop in Sharp Street.

Police were told that there was an earlier altercation between the occupants of a car in the driveway and several customers who were entering the store.

Upon police arrival officers arrested a 22-yearold man. A 25-year-old man left the scene prior to police arrival.

A 33-year-old man was located with lacerations to his chest after allegedly being glassed twice with a broken beer bottle. He was conveyed to Cooma Hospital for treatment with minor lacerations to his stomach and later released.

Investigators seized a broken bottle from the crime scene for forensic examination.

The 22-year-old man was charged with affray and common assault. The local man was given strict conditional bail to appear at Cooma Local Court on January 9.

On Sunday, police interviewed a 25-year-old man in relation to the incident at the Bombala Police Station. He assisted police with their inquiries and it is anticipated he will be charged with armed with intent to commit an indictable offence and affray.

Police continue with their inquiries and it is possible that further people will be charged.

Between Friday night and Sunday morning, police had to disperse and move on a number of intoxicated people that displayed harrassing behaviour in Commisioner Street, Sharp Street and the Cooma skate Park.

A break and entry occurred at a residence in Smith Street Cooma, with property removed, on Saturday.

Fire brigade activity On Thursday November 29 the Cooma Fire brigade and the Rural Fire Service conducted a fire reduction in Mittagang Road on private property.

On Friday 30, at 10.15am, Cooma Fire Brigade and RFS attended a motor vehicle accident on Dry Plains Road.

On Sunday December 2, Cooma Fire Brigade attended a house fire in Kerwan Street, Cooma, They arrived to find food alight on the stove, which was extinguished with a CO2 extinguisher.

The occupant received minor burns.

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7KH SKRQH¡V ULQJLQJ 0DMRU VDYLQJV SRVVLEOH Cooma-Monaro Shire Council is one of the 41 shareholders of the Southern Phone Company Limited, a local government-owned telecommunications provider. The 41 member councils each hold two shares, with a nominal value of $2, in Southern Phone, which is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its incorporation.

The company was established with the aim of improving competition in telecommunications, particularly in regional Australia. The company is now a national full-service telco offering fixed line, mobile and internet services to customers in all states of Australia.

Pictured at the forum at Cooma Ex-Services Club last Wednesday are Dr Lachlan Ingram, Barry Aitchison, Professor Mark Adams and James Litchfield.

Last Wednesday the Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture and Environment at University of Sydney, Mark Adams, facilitated a half-day forum in Cooma showcasing research being undertaken in the High Country.

The topics covered included soil carbon, carbon and water cycles, greenhouse gas emissions, catchment hydrology, plant physiology, biodiversity and animal behaviour.

The forum included discussion on how current research contributes to sustainable practices and impacts on regional development.

Presenters included Dr Tarryn Turnbull, Dr Robert Simpson, Mr Joseph Henry, Ms Mana Gharun, Professor Adams and Dr Lachlan Ingram.

One interesting presentation, by Dr Lachaln Ingram, reported on a trial of

cattle grazing on a Snowy Plain property.

The aim of the exercise was to track cattle movements over a four-month period during summer to assess where cattle roamed, when they roamed, what areas they preferred and how far they travelled.

The 40 cows and calves were grazed on a 550 ha property, with an elevation of 1450-1750m, with temperatures ranging from minus 3.5 degrees to 17.9, from January to April.

The cattle were fitted with three different types of tracking equipment, on collars.

The different equipment allowed 1. 20 minute fixes = 72/day; 2. real time data, relayed to satellite; 3. accelerometer The information provided masses of data, with an overall summary showing the cattle preferred

the south and eastern sections of the property, stayed mostly on the lower elevations, spent most time grazing the grassland and only about three percent in the forested areas, and preferred one general spot on the block.

The cattle moved an average of 3800m per day at speeds from 0.02m/second to 33.3m/seconds.

They spent 46 percent of the time resting, 46 percent of the time grazing and only eight percent of the time travelling.

Future research will include impact of local management, changes in vegetation production, climatic factors and animal behaviour.

Prof Adams provided an update on the High Fire Project which resulted from the Nairn Inquiry following the 2003 bushfires.

Prof Adams stressed the results to date are

Only local government councils can hold shares in the company, with the shareholding being a means of returning profits to the community.

Dividends are paid to a formula where 20 per cent is split equally among the 41 shareholders, while 80 per cent is paid according to the amount of business generated in each councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s area.

Councils with the highest dividend have generally placed some or all of their telecommunications services with Southern Phone and also promoted the company to their communities.

only early findings in a long-term project.

However he said to date there had been no affect recorded, negatively or positively, on grazing in the area.

He reported a proscribed burn conducted in 2007 had produced interesting results which indicated similar burns could control fuel loads for at least up to 10 years, with no significant adverse impact on biodiversity.

Prof Adams said he believed Snowy Plains should be established as a nation preserve,

keeping the way of life, ecological status and management regime.

Prof Adams said he had been asked how long he would continue with the High Fire Project and said â&#x20AC;&#x153;as long as I am personally able to, I will be working on this projectâ&#x20AC;?.

Inset: During last weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s forum, Michael Gregory of the McCaughey Memorial Institute, presented Mr Mark Adams with research funds totalling $630,000.

They have done this to secure the savings the company can provide and also to support the company they own. The payoff for these councils is a higher dividend.

Cooma-Monaro Shire Council became a shareholder in 2008 and, from a modest return of $670.90 in 2009, dividends have increased each year, with councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dividend for 2011/2012 amounting to $17,632.77.

I am delighted to say that these funds will be returned to the community through council projects.

Southern Phone is now the third largest provider of fixed line services in regional Australia, following Telstra and Optus, and is the fifth largest provider of mobile phone services in regional Australia.

During the 2011/2012 financial year, Southern Phone signed an agreement with Telstra Wholesale for the supply of mobile services on the Telstra 3G network. This agreement means that customers can access 3G services on the Optus, Vodafone and Telstra mobile networks.

There is no doubt that Southern Phone has introduced real competition into regional Australia. It now employs more than 125 staff (who live and work in regional Australia and understand the issues and concerns of regional Australians), providing significant employment and economic benefits to the region.

Shire residents can help promote this growth by considering the services offered by Southern Phone if and when they are thinking of changing their current provider.

This is the classic win-win situation â&#x20AC;&#x201C; potential savings for the consumer and an increased dividend for council, with these funds being returned to the community.

Pictured are the presenters at the forum, from left, Dr Robert Simpson, Dr Tarryn Turnbull, Prof Mark Adams, Ms Mana Gharun, Mr Joseph Henry and Dr Lachlan Ingram.

If residents would like to find out about making the switch to Southern Phone, just call 1800 238 390 for further information.

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Cooma looks to have a bright, tertiary education future, with the new Snowy Hydro Tertiary Learning Centre just about ready for next year’s student intake.

With at least five universities interested in the centre, potential students will have a good initial choice.

No doubt more will jump on board once the centre gets going.

But like all initiatives in Cooma – it needs your support. Whether a young’un or a mature age student, the centre can assist and will need numbers.

Indications are, the centre will outgrow its original home.

Senseless political ideas are always a source of bemusement for The Postman, but this takes the cake.

It was revealed last week that, during the Cold War, after Soviet Russia had launched Sputnik into space, the USA had a brilliant plan to stop Russia’s ambitions in their tracks.

Some American scientists actually proposed to blow up the Moon, as a means of putting the wind up the USSR and discouraging further space exploration on their part.

As insane as this sounds, it was a real plan, until someone who presumably didn’t dwell in the land of the pixies, realised it may not just be the enemy the USA was terrifying and the plan was shelved.

Hmm, now let’s see, The Moon, a nuclear device and a rocket - put them together and what happens to our little bit of space?

Unbelievable!

Racegoers on Saturday seemed to have a pretty good day, although the weather conditions were not exactly ideal.

The Postman believes Cooma may yet get another race day each year, so we can have races for races lovers and races for those who only see the inside of the marquees.

Editor, How is it possible to get a change that everyone pays for and wants, so incompetently wrong and turn it into a millstone?

Stop listening to vested interests and ask the biggest land managers in the country i.e. farmers, what services they are prepared to pay for.

The proposed boundary changes are a joke, I don’t know or have the time to research the whole state so here is what I think.

The Monaro is unique and I know without any research or consultants what landowners would agree to down here.

A local service should combine Snowy River, Cooma-Monaro and Bombala Council local areas.

Simply put, we need our extension staff one Agronomist, one Livestock Officer, two farmer-funded dog trappers, three National Park & Wildlife Service funded dog trappers, one State Forest funded dog trapper, two Rangers to oversee all travelling stock reserves and other stock issues, and front office access in three or four locations easily

provided by Councils.

There is no need to pay board members.

Councillors and the general public will volunteer to run said organisation, similarly to how we currently run our noxious weeds.

CMA are finished, there is no need to brown them up, they have done their job and developed a plan for our catchments.

Just put it in Council’s Local Environment Plan where it belongs.

That has taken me 10 minutes, and if I could access the current financial reports of the LHPA I could prove that I could do it for less.

I could sell that on the Monaro.

The last date for submissions on boundaries is this Friday December 7, so ring or email your local member or reference panel contact and share with them your Christmas cheer.

Brad Yelds Deputy Mayor Bombala

The LEP (Lost Environmental Plot) Editor, Having waded through much of the new LEP on display I have since given up - as have numerous others, whom I have spoken to about this `plan’.

As many of you may know, the cornerstone of the previous LEP was our `AMENITY’ - our quality of life. Yet `amenity’ is a word which is not even included within the `Glossary of Terms” for the new LEP? Amenity IS given an airing within a NON-COMPULSORY section of the LEP, but this only indicates that our quality of life is merely being given ‘lip service’ by the author(s) in favour of much grander intentions. For example, our historic rural enclave and township is to be divided up into no less than 17 different zoning classifications? And, many of these `zones’ will actually encourage similar `developments’ to those already allocated within other zones?

And not just a few - dozens and dozens of possible types of developments - and not just dwellings!

I believe the aforesaid approach (extensive dual zoning provisions) breeds confusion, and fosters only uncertainty as to what ‘interpretation’ will actually be favoured (by Council) in future approvals.

This approach does NOT facilitate consistency as is claimed by its authors quite the contrary!

I am sorry - but the aforementioned approach is NOT good planning - it is sabotage of our amenity and our right to KNOW what will be allowed to take place next door or up the road - in advance!

Yet, for me the worst component of

the ‘plan’ is in the layout itself. The LEP is formatted in two parts throughout state and local.

However, it presents as a convoluted `jumble’ of poor sentence construction, indefinite statements, assumptions, generalisations, over-lapping provisions, and multi-reference `waivers’ and `caveats’ which are dependent on other regulations/ interpretations.

Yet the authors insist upon complete compliance to their return comment requirements from the public demanding specific references be stated and adhered to in all public responses!

How is such a ‘proposal’ (the LEP) ever going to ensure the amenity of the Cooma community over the coming years when the ‘gate keepers’ already find difficulty in even managing potholes in our roads, nuisance noise and the cracks in our footpaths?

Like many others, I would be loathe to invest further in Cooma, given the uncertainty this proposed LEP will unleash.

If allowed to vote on this matter - as we SHOULD be - I would immediately push for a NO CONFIDENCE vote re the LEP (in its present form) and thus send out the clear message that we will NOT let our future be shortchanged and `hoodwinked’ by little more than the old shell game with our properties (kids, ask your grandparents to show you).

We deserve much better and time is short to act - comments please!

Gunther Gorman Cooma

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Wednesday December 5, 2012

IT Guru wins“Boyce Employee of the Year”Award The Directors of leading professional services firm, Boyce Chartered Accountants, are proud to announce Liam Smith as the winner of the firm’s prestigious “Tony Quirk Employee of the Year” award for 2012.

A judging panel that included the firm’s managing director Bernard Kennedy, chairman Robyn Clubb and 2011 Employee of the Year award winner, Elizabeth Timmins, selected Liam as the standout from this year’s five finalists for his outstanding work in developing cuttingedge information technology solutions to drive efficiency and innovation in the firm’s service offering.

Liam has a long history with Boyce, starting as a Cadet in the Goulburn office while completing an accounting degree at the University of Canberra.

An interest in information technology led Liam to take on the position of IT Support and saw him move to the Dubbo office of the firm.

Liam’s knowledge of accounting and Boyce systems proved invaluable to this firm-wide role and set him in good stead to

take on the broad-ranging and exciting responsibility of leading the firm’s systems development agenda over the past two years.

“A role in which he has excelled beyond our wildest dreams,” said Boyce managing director, Bernard Kennedy.

“Liam’s ability to think through problems and persist with research to come up with solutions amazes us.”

Liam has been responsible for development of a unique, highly-automated financial reporting program known as “Management Insight”. This program is in first release stage and has been rolled out to a number of the firm’s large corporate agricultural clients with great success.

Liam has also had responsibility for driving, researching and developing solutions to improve the efficiency of processes in the production of Boyce’s unique management based financial statements, management reporting, budgets, and tax planning services.

“The development work Liam has been responsible for will ensure that Boyce remains at the very forefront in delivering

high-quality, highly efficient and accessible management accounting services to our broad client base,” said Mr Kennedy.

The employee of the year award was initiated by the firm’s leadership group in 2008 to honour fellow Director and friend, the late Tony Quirk.

Tony joined Boyce in 1991 and became the youngest-ever Director appointed in the firm.

Tragically Tony died prematurely at the age of 34.

As in previous years, finalists from each of the Boyce offices were selected by their peers with supporting written submissions forwarded to the judging panel.

“We were thrilled that in this, the fifth year of the TQ Award, the calibre of the finalists was once again outstanding – a reflection of the depth of talent we have in the firm,” said Boyce HR Manager and member of the judging panel, Gabrielle McFarland.

The judging criteria includes demonstrating a genuine care for clients, contributing to the social fabric of the firm, acting in a professional manner, living the firm’s values on a daily basis and meeting the high performance expectations of the role within Boyce.

Ms McFarland said the panel was extremely i m p r e s s e d with Liam’s professionalism, depth of knowledge and

approachability – a great combination that has resulted in kudos from both clients of the firm and his peers.

“One of the Boyce Directors said that he is always extremely proud to introduce Liam to clients as one of the firm’s key people – a sentiment that we all share.”

Ms McFarland also highlighted Liam’s contribution to the social fabric and culture of the firm.

“Despite his huge workload and family responsibilities, Liam has been an enthusiastic supporter of the firm’s fundraising events including competing as part of the Boyce team in the annual City 2 Surf challenge for a number of years and in the local Relay for Life event.”

“As you can see in the accompanying photo, Liam is also a supporter of the “Movember” men’s health awareness and fund-raising program,” said Ms McFarland.

The firm’s managing director acknowledged the achievements and contribution of all the Award finalists from across the Boyce offices – Whitney Seymour (Wagga Wagga), Carolyn Roach (Cooma), Jono Hart (Goulburn) and Bindi Oates (Moree).

“All of these people have contributed in different ways to the success of the firm and for that we are extremely thankful to have each of them as part of the Boyce family,” said Mr Kennedy.

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Learning Centre open day The Cooma Universities centre open day last Tuesday saw abut 80 people attend to find out more about what the centre is and how it will operate.

Located in the former Business Enterprise Centre in Bombala Street, the centre features modern design and technology to allow distance education opportunities in Cooma. It will open in February.

The centre is an initiative of Snowy Hydro Limited, in association with Cooma-Monaro Shire council.

Snowy Hydro has spent about $500,000 on the initial fitout of the centre and it is expected to cost about $200,000 to run. Council is assisting by providing the premises at $1/annum rental.

Anyone enrolled in a University course, undergraduate or postgraduate. Users will be required to register with the Centre, in order to receive access cards and logins.

In 2013, any student studying any distance education course through any university can base themselves at the centre. It is envisaged that from 2014 universities will run some courses and lectures directly from the centre should there by sufficient interest and support from the local community.

There has already has been strong interest from several universities including UNE, CSU, Newcastle Uni and others. Mayor Dean Lynch and Snowy Hydro CEO Terry Charlton’s will over the next few months promote the project to potential long-term university partners.

A student can study any distance-mode University course.

The offering of face-to-face and interactive courses will depend on demand. There will need to be a minimum of 6 – 10 students, wishing to study the same course at the same time, in order for a course to be delivered locally, and there needs to be indication of ongoing demand for the course from the community.

There will be course brochures available, and the Cooma Universities staff will help to direct potential students towards more information, including

university website, resources and links in to online tutorials and lectures.

There will be a nominal charge of $90 per semester for distance education students. This will go towards the costs of access cards. This nominal fee includes a study and student kit.

The building will be staffed during normal office hours. Registered students will be able to access the building from 8.30 am to 7.00 pm Monday to Friday. Depending on demand, these times may be extended to later in the evening and 7 days per week if needed.

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COOMA-MONARO SHIRE COUNCIL WEEKLY NEWS AND COMMUNITY INFORMATION

12th December, 2012

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COUNCIL communiqué LOCAL CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARDS FOR AUSTRALIA DAY 2013 Nomination Forms for Local Citizen of the Year Awards are now available from: •Cooma-Monaro Shire Council – 81 Commissioner Street •Cooma Visitor Information Centre – 119 Sharp Street •Cooma Library – 61 Vale Street To complete an ONLINE NOMINATION FORM go to www.cooma.nsw.gov.au Award categories include the following: •Citizen of the Year •Young Citizen of the Year •Sportsperson of the Year •Young Sportsperson of the Year •Community Event of the Year •Community Group of the Year Completed Nomination Forms must be delivered to one of the above locations or posted to PO Box 714, COOMA NSW 2630.

Nominations close 5.00pm Friday, 14 December 2012.

If you require further information, please contact Sandra McEwan on (02) 6455 1777.

QUOTATIONS FOR ENGAGEMENT OF TRADESPERSONS CONTRACT 12/2012 Quotations are invited and will be received by the undersigned until 4.00pm on Thursday 20 December 2012 from suitably qualified tradespersons for the provision of labour, plant, tools and materials for a two (2) year period.

For any enquiries relating to the above contract please contact Council’s Engineering Services Division on (02) 6455 1777.

Tender documents may be obtained by emailing council@cooma.nsw.gov.au, or contacting Council’s Engineering Division by telephone (02) 6455 1801 or documents can be collected from Council Offices between 8.35am and 4.45pm.

The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

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COOMA NSW 2630

Grass and Weed Growth

Bredbo Aerator Replacement

Weather permitting the following roadworks will continue Wooran & Yareen Roads, watermain Tinderry Road, re-alignment Jerangle Road, maintenance grading, gravel re-sheeting Holland Road, shoulders

Yareen Road, shoulders Kybeyan Road, heavy patching Carlaminda Road, maintenance grading Peak View Road, maintenance grading Badja Road, maintenance grading

NOTIFICATION OF PLANNED MAINTENANCE/ CONSTRUCTION WORKS

Notice is hereby given that weather permitting, Council staff will be undertaking repairs/ construction work as listed below.

LOCATION: 4574 Monaro Highway, Colinton, NSW 2626 Proposed Date: From 3 December 2012 up to and including 14 December 2012 Planned Duration: 9 days Description: Upgrade to the Colinton Fire Shed.

This work is expected to have a direct impact on:

• Flow of Traffic • Access to Premises • Pedestrian Movement Council apologises for the inconvenience.

Enquiries can be directed to Council’s Works Manager on 6455 1830

Council acknowledges that grass and weed growth following heavy rainfall events can be prolific and rapid. In such cases, council may not be able to attend to all areas of concern within the expectations of residents. Please be patient, as the staff members are doing their best to maintain all areas as usual. Pictured is one of the council tractors slashing grass at Nimmitabel recently.

Local manufacturer, Allenspach Steel Pty Ltd was awarded the contract to construct and replace the aerator unit. The cost of the project amounted to $53,000.

COOMA-MONARO SHIRE COUNCIL STUDENT PLANNER

Council has a position available in the Environmental Services Division for a Student Planner in the Cooma office. Further information can be obtained by calling Natalie Fanning on (02) 6455 1777. Information package available on Council’s website: www.cooma.nsw.gov.au File Ref: IS/POS/195 Salary: Grade T7, $758.60 Weekly Applications Close: 4.00pm, Monday 10 December 2012 JOHN VUCIC PO Box 714 GENERAL MANAGER COOMA NSW 2630

After-School Christmas art and craft On Wednesday 12 December the library is organising Christmas art and craft. Come along and decorate a cupcake or gingerbread man, reindeer or tree, make some Christmas tree decorations and have a good time. We will start at 3.30pm til about 4.30pm.

Primary school aged children only. No need to book!

TENDER FOR THE DESIGN, MANUFACTURE, SUPPLY, INSTALLATION, TESTING AND COMMISSIONING OF NEW FLUORIDATION EQUIPMENT AT COOMA WATER TREATMENT PLANT FOR COOMA WATER SUPPLY - CONTRACT 11/2012 Tenders are invited and will be received up until 4.00 pm on Thursday 20 December 2012 from suitably experienced contractors for the Design, Manufacture, Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of New Fluoridation Equipment at the Cooma Water Treatment Plant for the Cooma water supply.

Tender documents may be obtained by emailing council@cooma.nsw.gov.au, or contacting Council’s Engineering Division by telephone (02) 6455 1801; alternatively, documents can be collected from Council offices between 8.35am and 4.45pm.

Information regarding the tenders may be obtained by contacting Keith Walker, Project Officer on 6455 1816 or Mark Rixon, Acting Manager Water & Wastewater at Council offices on 6455 1820. The lowest or any tender may not necessarily be accepted.

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PO Box 714 COOMA NSW 2630

ARE YOU HOSTING A CONFERENCE, REUNION OR SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP IN COOMA?

COME TO THE PARTY!

We can provide your guests with our ‘Welcome to Cooma Packs’ completely free of charge to you. These packs are designed to inform visitors of things to see in do in our town, provide dining and accommodation information, maps & general details about the area.

Please contact the Cooma Visitors Centre to enquire Ph: 02 6455 1745 or e-mail donna@visitcooma.com.au

will be held on Wednesday, 12 December, 2012 at the Grand Court Chinese Restaurant from 12 Midday.

Please RSVP by 5 December 2012 to Fay or Lordona on 6455 4040

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Deputy Mayor Bronnie Taylor 0427 546 299

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The new aerator assembly has been successfully installed.

The new aerator has been constructed using stainless steel in its framework and other structural components.

Western red cedar has been used in the louvre and baffle components of the aerator. The service life expectancy of this new unit is likely to be 80 plus years. The original aerator unit had deteriorated to a point where repair of the unit was not possible or economic.

Councillor Craig Mitchell 0429 383 388

Councillor Ignazio Mondello 0407 714 460

Councillor Winston Phillips 0487 430 000

COUNCIL CONTACT DETAILS

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

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Eight schools Cooma North, St Pats, Jerangle public, Numeralla Public, Bredbo Public, Cooma Public, Christian School and Nimmitabel Public participated in “waste to art” competition.

“Waste to art” was held at Cooma Library on November 30.

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that entered should be commended on their enthusiasm and eagerness to want to recycle.

as magazines, paper, newspaper, bottle lids, coke cans, beer bottle caps, heshin bags, leaves, paddle sticks, milk Many types of pop bottles, plastic bags, recyclables were used for making art, such cd’s, bread tags and cardboard.

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International Disabilities Week

4 year old Kaylee has Sturge Weber Syndrome but that hasn’t stopped her from the pleasure of riding a push bike. Graham Waite from Technical Aid to the Disabled has mounted a back brace; foot stirps and side wheels to assist Kaylee ride with safety and ease.

A large crowd was attracted to Centennial Park on Friday to celebrate International Disabilities Week.

Disabilities Week recognises people’s strengths and disabilities and breaks down barriers that could be in the community.

Don’t Dis my Abilities is all about integrating people with disabilities into the community, making the community aware of the needs of

Celebrating disabilities Week was Cooma Public School.

Support teacher Paula proudly showed Cr Martin Hughes a town plan created by the students from the Learning Support Class. This plan assists students to be aware of where businesses are in Cooma.

the disabled.

Don’t Dis my Abilities was organized by Hilary from Aged and Disabilities with the help

of Work Ability, Monaro High School and Cooma Public School.

Cooma Challenge and the Intervention Services supported this event.

Harry Rose Diamond still up for grabs!

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Cooma Public School Pre-Race Garden Party that was to be held at Cromwell House last Saturday was postponed.

Event organisers said that it was a hard decision to make given the fantastic support they had received from the local business community for the event, however they are looking forward to putting all the good will and community support the event to use in planning another exciting Birdsnest; organisers are also amazingly event in the 2013. humble and thankful for the support “Whilst the event was not able to received from Hair Reflections, go ahead at this time, it is always Roses Restaurant, Grand Court so gratifying to see the fantastic Chinese Restaurant, Cooma Twin number of local businesses who Cinemas, Chelsea Coffee Lounge, are prepared to support educational PD Murphys, Cooma Flower opportunities in our local community.

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Council’s Social plan is currently being reviewed. It will identify key social issues facing the Shire, summarise local needs, and inform Council's strategies on social justice. The plan will build on consultations undertaken as part of Snowy River Shire’s Community Strategic Plan, and will look at data emerging from the 2011 Census.

Council would like community members with experience, an interest, and/or expertise in social issues to join us in this process. It is important that we hear from a wide range of voices – including those people experiencing disadvantage. Those that have an interest in a particular social group (e.g. young people, people with a disability) and/or an issue (such as housing or transport) are also invited to get involved.

Expressions of interest have been invited from community members that would like to join Council's Social Planning Committee.

There will be also be other opportunities to provide input into the plan over the next couple of months, so we encourage all interested community members to get in contact with us and see how they can contribute.

Contact Anne Cleverley, Council’s Community Development Officer for further information.

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Cath and Darby win Ex-Service’s Club’s P & O Cruise prize

Giselles’ Art at Cooma Library

Cath and Darby McGraw have won the Cooma Ex-Service’s Club’s $4000 P & O Cruise prize, which was drawn on Friday night.

An excited Cath is now looking for help to run Cooma Flower Shop so she and Darb can enjoy their much-

needed holiday.

Pictured above, Cath and Darb with the prize poster and at right, seceretary-manager Kade Morrell, Cath and Darb and club president Doug O’Donnell.

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Emerging artist Giselle Burningham opened her first solo art exhibition at Cooma Library on Monday as part of her contribution to Disability Week running from December 2 to 8.

Giselle has suffers a disability much like Multiple Sclerosis, battling with physical disabilities and severe pain. As her deteriorating health stops her from working as much as a social worker for Cooma’s Centrelink, Giselle focuses more and more on her art, which she explained to the crowd at Cooma Library, was her way to cope.

Despite battling severe pains, Giselle remains positive and optimistic, as she plans to begin her Masters of Fine Arts by recommendation of the Dean. With the aid of new technology, Giselle has been able to continue painting using digital equipment which she was able to purchase using

the $5000 Quality of Life grant, given to her by ACT Arts.

Giselle lives in Canberra with her husband, David, who travelled with her to the opening of the exhibition, where they and helpers from CoomaMonaro Shire Council helped set up the several paintings she had created just for the occasion.

Every fine detail was well thought out by Giselle, right down to the flowers decorating the exhibition, sunflowers, to commemorate the Sunflower House, which supports and aids those battling with depression. Depression is certainly a point close to Giselle’s heart, as she explained that the five stages of grief; denial, anger, bargaining , depression and acceptance, are often reoccurring with a disability like Giselles. Her condition started with her arm, working towards her left leg, then to her spine, where it continued on throughout her body.

“The United Nations for 2012 is removing barriers to create an inclusive and associate society for all” Giselle said at the opening of the exhibition. She spoke passionately about what Disability Week means to her at the opening. However many hardships Giselle faces, she remains strong and positive, seeing her disability as a new door opened, one styles in stock she never imagined.

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The event took place in SMGS conference room According to Professor which converted an interactive Tanaka the hypothesis behind whiteboard into a portal of his research proposes that cultural exchange. technology, like that of the robot Our students, as participants as an avatar, may enhance *Non-residential of Professor Tanaka’s research, student education. controlled a robot in amongst a He was also reassuring in class of Japanese students to that he believes robots will not communicate and play various replace teachers one day, rather games. provide them with an extra and Some of the games included interactive tool. catch, volley ball and London While only here a short time Bridge. Through the robot and the games, students were able he highlighted the pristine in which Snowy to overcome social barriers such setting as language and shyness to Mountains Grammar School exist. So much so, that experience a wonderful time.

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Professor Tanaka mentioned a follow up study in the future.

All members of SMGS appreciated Professor Tanaka’s successful efforts to come to such a remote place and share this wonderful and long-lasting memory.

We look forward to greeting our friends from Japan again.

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Tilba wedding for local couple became close friends with Sam seen as just the older brother.

This all changed as they grew up, and Lizzie and Sam began dating in 2004 when Lizzie was 16 and Sam was 18 so this wedding has been a long time in the making!

November weddings are becoming a bit of a family tradition with Ray and Loie celebrating their 32nd anniversary on November 22 and Mary and Ken celebrating their 35th on November 25.

The wedding of Lizzie Green and Sam Herbert took place in the beautiful sunny gardens of Foxglove Spires at Tilba Tilba on Saturday November 24 followed by a reception at Mystery Bay on the South Coast.

Lizzie is the daughter of Ken and Mary Green of Berridale and Sam is the son of Ray and Loie Herbert of Weewah, near Berridale.

Sam and Lizzie met at Berridale Public school. Lizzie was in Sam’s sister, Indi’s year and the girls

To top it off, Lizzie’s older sister Carolyn celebrated her seventh wedding anniversary on November 27.

Lizzie was attended by matron of honour Carolyn Standfield and bridesmaids Indi Herbert, Maia Parkyn and Molly StandfieldGreen.

The best man was Ben Stocks with groomsmen Tobias Gordon, Jesse Herbert and Michael Green (standing in for Johnny Cooper who was unable to make it).

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St Pat’s work experience week one

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How have you enjoyed your time at Landmark? It has been really fun and enjoyable!

What are some of things you have done?

I have been learning all about the types of grasses, how to improve crops and how to keep out weeds.

Are you looking for a career in Agribusiness? Yeah definitely, it is something that I am very interested in. It will also come in handy when I take over the family farm.

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Learning about things that I didn’t already know about until I started here.

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Amy Stephen – The Monaro Post How have you enjoyed your time at The Monaro Post?

It has been really fun and interesting.

What are some of the things you have done?

I have created some ads, I have learnt how to put together newspaper pages, and learnt how to use many types of accessories on the computer.

Are you looking for a career in Graphic Design? Yes, I am, I’m really interested in Graphic design, and the way that everything is created.

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The people that I have worked with, and creating ads.

What was the least enjoyable thing?

Making puzzles.

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What was the worst part?

When I’m out in the back shed, it can get extremely hot.

What places have you visited?

People’s houses on delivery, and that sometimes means that you might have to drive to either, Berridale, Jindabyne and Thredbo, for a delivery.

Isaac Young – Retravision How have you enjoyed your time working at Retravision?

It has been really good, I have enjoyed the week!

What are some of the things you have done?

Loaded shelves with stock, and went on deliveries to houses to drop off items that have been bought.

Are you looking for a career in electronics?

No, I’m just working here for the experience. Although, I am still interested in it all.

What has been the most enjoyable part of working at Retravision? The people I work with are such great people, and it made the experience

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The Cooma Lions Club was holding its regular meeting, which on this occasion was being catered for by the Cooma Men’s Shed.

Because of the weather, a proposed pizza night at the Men’s

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Sing Your Own Handel’s Messiah a musical triumph On Saturday November 24, Cooma’s Multifunction Centre was the venue for Cooma’s very own Sing Your Own Handel’s Messiah.

This year’s event saw over 100 singers come from Cooma, Jindabyne, Bombala, Young, Sydney, Canberra, the South Coast as well as Queensland to participate.

The singers included members of the public as well as choristers from Cooma Harmony Chorus, Monaro Youth Choir, and The Choir of the Southern Cross from Young Regional School of Music.

The singers were given a full day of intensive training in a workshop, followed by a public performance at 4pm.

The massed choir was

accompanied by a 23-piece professional orchestra, The Australian Graduates Orchestra.

The performance also featured four wonderful vocal soloists, Elizabeth Shearer, a soprano from Queensland, Ellen Malone, an alto from Sydney, Robert Shearer, a tenor from Cooma and Mark Brooker, a bass from Young.

Rodney Clancy, and his wife, Julia (who played viola in the orchestra) organised the whole event.

Rodney directed the all day workshop as well as conducted the afternoon performance. An audience of close to one hundred was enthralled by the beauty and majesty of this much loved work and of course the exciting and

dynamic performances given by all these wonderful musicians.

The whole event was a tribute to all evolved especially, Rodney, who gave a marathon effort.

On Sunday, the very next day, the entire Sing Your Own Handel’s Messiah, workshop and concert, was repeated in Young at their town hall by the same ensemble of enthusiastic musicians.

This repeat performance was very much appreciated by an audience of close to 200 people. It was, needless to say, a huge musical weekend for all these dedicated performers.

In the near future, Rodney Clancy has great plans through his Clancy Music Productions to tour these sorts of “megamusical events” all over country

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“Come and make a splash, hold an event, or join a swimming class,” says Lee Brulisauer, Council’s Health Promotions Officer. “If you haven’t been for a while, it’s a great time to visit the pool again. The outdoor pools at Adaminaby and Berridale are open for summer fun, picnics, or lap swimming. It’s also the perfect time of year to hold a Christmas get together.

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9.30 Everyday Gourmet.

10.00 Good Chef. 10.30 Taste Of Travel. 11.00 Living Room. 12.00 Dr Phil. 1.00 Drs. 2.00 Ready Steady Cook. 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Huey. 4.00 Lightning Point. 4.30 Bold & The Beautiful. 5.00 News. 6.00 Simpsons. (PG) 6.30 Project.

7.30 Living Room Summer.

(PG) 8.30 Burn Notice.

Return. (M) 10.30 Go Girls.

(PG) 11.30 Project.

6.00 Children’s. 7.30 Paradise Café. 8.00 K-9.

8.30 Totally Wild. 9.00 Scope. 9.30 Good Chef.

10.00 Hot 30. (PG) 12.00 Australian Rally Champ’s.

Highlights. 1.00 Kakadu Invasion. 2.00 Ozzie Holiday.

2.30 Creative Generation.

4.00 Radar: Special ARIAs Edition. Final. (PG) 5.00 News. 6.00 Simpsons. (PG) 6.30 Life Of Mammals. 7.30 Wildlife Warriors. 8.00 Bondi Vet. (PG) 8.30 Graham Norton. (M) 9.30 Go Girls. (M) 11.30 Movie: Mrs Henderson Presents. (2005) (M)

6.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries.

6.30 Hillsong. 7.00 Totally Wild. 7.30 Totally Wild. 8.00 Venom. 9.00 Hot 30. 10.00 Hot 30. (PG) 12.00 4x4 Adventures. (PG) 1.00 Escape With ET. 2.00 NBL. Round 10. 36ers v Wildcats.

From Adelaide Arena. 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 Ozzie Holiday. 5.00 News.

6.00 Simpsons. (PG) 6.30 Merlin. (PG) 7.30 Modern Family. (PG) 8.30 Homeland. (M) 9.30 Vegas. (M) 10.30 Go Girls. (M) 11.30 The Good Wife. (M)

6.00 CBS This Morning. 7.00 Wurrawhy. 7.30 Ent. Tonight.

8.00 Insider. 8.30 Bold & The Beautiful. 9.00 Judge Judy.

9.30 Everyday Gourmet. 10.00 Good Chef. 10.30 Taste Of Travel. 11.00 Living Room.

12.00 Dr Phil. 1.00 Drs. 2.00 Ready Steady Cook. 3.00 Judge Judy. 3.30 Huey. 4.00 Totally Wild. 4.30 Bold & The Beautiful. 5.00 News. 6.00 Simpsons. 6.30 Project. 7.30 Modern Family. (PG) 8.00 Ben & Kate. (PG) 8.30 Modern Family. (PG) 9.00 New Normal.

(PG) 9.30 Hawaii Five-0. (M) 10.30 News. 11.15 Project.

6.00 CBS This Morning. 7.00 Wurrawhy. 7.30 Ent. Tonight.

8.00 Insider. 8.30 Bold & The Beautiful. 9.00 Judge Judy.

9.30 Everyday Gourmet.

10.00 Good Chef. 10.30 Taste Of Travel. 11.00 Living Room. 12.00 Dr Phil. 1.00 Drs. (PG) 2.00 Ready Steady Cook. (PG) 3.00 Judge Judy.

(PG) 3.30 Huey. 4.00 Totally Wild. 4.30 Bold & The Beautiful. 5.00 News. 6.00 Simpsons. (PG) 6.30 Project.

7.30 15 Min Meals. 8.00 30 Min Meals. 8.30 NCIS. (M) 9.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M) 10.30 News. 11.15 Project.

6.00 WorldWatch. 6.30 Champions League. Real Madrid v Ajax. 9.05 WorldWatch. 3.00 France 24 News. 3.30 Al Jazeera. 4.00 Journal. 4.30 PBS NewsHour.

5.30 Global Village.

6.00 Food Safari.

6.30 News.

7.30 Monster Bug Wars: Shape-Shifters.

8.30 Toughest Place To Be A… Paramedic. (PG) 9.30 Deadline Every Second.

10.35 News.

11.10 Movie: Lebanon.

(2009)

6.00 WorldWatch. 6.30 Champions League. Celtic v Spartak Moscow. 9.05 WorldWatch. 3.00 France 24 News. 3.30 Al Jazeera. 4.00 Journal. 4.30 PBS NewsHour.

5.30 Global Village. 6.00 Food Safari. 6.30 News. 7.30 My Sri Lanka With Peter Kuruvita.

8.00 Luke Nguyen’s Greater Mekong 2.

8.30 Raymond Blanc: The Very Hungry Frenchman.

9.35 One Born Every Minute. (M) 10.30 News.

11.00 Champions League Hour.

6.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Food Lovers’. 1.30 Disable Bodied Sailors. (PG) 2.00 Comedy School. (M) 2.30 Living Black.

Final. 3.00 France 24 News.

3.30 Al Jazeera. 4.00 Journal. 4.30 PBS NewsHour.

5.30 Global Village. 6.00 Food Safari. 6.30 News.

7.35 Trevor McDonald: Mighty Mississippi.

8.35 Martin Luther King: Assassination Tapes. (M) 9.30 As It Happened: Churchill’s Traitors.

10.35 News.

11.05 Movie: The Final Gaze. (2006) (M)

6.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Following Fryderyk Chopin.

1.30 The Outstretched Hand.

2.25 Eames: The Architect And The Painter. (PG) 4.00 Photo. (PG) 4.30 PBS NewsHour. 5.30 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG) 6.30 News.

7.30 Amazon With Bruce Parry. (PG) 8.30 Hunted. (M) 9.30 Real Humans. (M) 10.40 Movie: Kamui. (2009) (AV15+) 12.50 Anatomy For Beginners: Movement.

(MA15+)

6.00 WorldWatch. 8.30 PopAsia. 10.30 Football Asia.

11.00 Champions League Magazine. 11.30 Speedweek.

1.30 Al Jazeera. 2.30 Liberal Rule. 3.30 Trawlermen. 4.30 ADbc. (PG) 5.00 Cycling Central.

6.00 Thalassa.

6.30 News.

7.30 Lost Worlds: Egypt – What Lies Beneath?

9.10 Into The Universe With Stephen Hawking: The Story Of Everything.

10.05 Death Row. (M) 11.05 Movie: Shadows Of Time. (2004) (M)

6.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Movie: The Result Of Love.

(2007) (M) 2.40 Luke Nguyen’s Greater Mekong Bitesize. 2.50 Haram. 3.00 France 24 News. 3.30 Al Jazeera. 4.00 Journal. 4.30 FIFA Futbol Mundial. 5.00 The Crew. 5.30 Global Village. 6.00 Food Safari.

6.30 News.

7.30 MythBusters. (PG) 8.30 Derren Brown: The Experiments. (M) 9.30 This Is England ’88.

(AV15+) 10.30 News.

11.00 The World Game.

6.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Celtic Thunder: Christmas. 2.05 Dvorak’s Te Deum. 2.30 Inside Overture 1812. 3.00 France 24 News. 3.30 Al Jazeera. 4.00 Journal. 4.30 PBS NewsHour. 5.30 Global Village. 6.00 Food Safari.

6.30 News.

7.30 Finding Your Roots: Kevin Bacon And Kyra Sedgwick. (PG) 8.30 The Truth About Exercise.

9.30 The Real CSI. (M) 10.30 News.

11.05 Movie: The Life I Want. (2004) (M)

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6.55 Audrey’s Kitchen. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 QI Christmas Special. (PG) 8.30 A Moody Christmas. Final. (M) 9.00 Problems. (M) 9.30 Red Dwarf X. 10.00 At The Movies: Summer. Final. (PG) 10.30 News. 10.40 Spooks. (M) 11.40 Very Small Business.

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6.00 News Breakfast. 10.00 Art Of Chopin. 11.00 Restaurant Inspector. Final.

11.45 Big Ideas. 12.00 Midday. 12.30 World’s Worst Disasters. (PG) 1.30 Whatever! The Science Of Teens. (PG) 2.00 Forsyte Saga. 3.00 Children’s. 5.00 Eggheads. 5.30 Poh’s Kitchen. 6.00 Three Men In Another Boat. 7.00 News.

7.30 7.30. 8.00 Kitchen Cabinet. 8.30 Movie: Jack Irish: Bad Debts. (12) (M) 10.15 Angry Boys. (M) 10.45 News. 10.55 Kevin McCloud: Slumming It. (PG) 11.45 Iconoclasts. Final. (M)

6.00 News Breakfast. 10.00 Calder: Sculpteur De L’Air. 11.00 Photo Finish. 11.30 One Plus One. 12.00 Midday.

12.30 Movie: The Magnificent Matador. (55) 2.05 Forsyte Saga. (PG) 3.00 Children’s.

5.00 Eggheads.

5.30 Poh’s Kitchen.

5.55 Doctor Who. (PG) 7.00 News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Moone Boy. Final. (PG) 8.30 New Tricks. Final. (M) 9.30 Jonathan Creek. (M) 11.00 News.

11.10 A Very Specky Xmas 2009. (PG)

6.00 Rage. (PG) 11.30 Eggheads. 12.00 Cheese Slices. 12.25 Movie: I Wanna Hold Your Hand. (78) (PG) 2.00 Movie: The Glenn Miller Story. (54) 4.00 WNBL. Round 11. West Coast Waves v Canberra Capitals.

Highlights. 5.00 W-League.

Round 9. Canberra United v Melbourne Victory. Highlights.

6.00 River Cottage: 2009 Xmas Special. 7.00 News.

7.30 Doc Martin. (PG) 8.20 Young James Herriot. (PG) 9.20 Upstairs Downstairs.

10.20 Silent Witness. (M) 11.15 Waking The Dead. (M) 12.10 Rage. (MA15+)

6.00 Rage. 6.30 Children’s.

9.00 Breakfast. 11.30 Songs.

12.00 Best Of Landline. 1.00 River Cottage: 2009 Xmas Special. 2.00 Young James Herriot. (PG) 3.00 The Private Life Of A Xmas Masterpiece: The Adoration Of The Christ Child. 4.00 10 Aussie Books To Read Before You Die. (PG) 5.00 David Attenborough’s First Life. 6.00 Schools Spectacular 2012. 7.00 News. 7.30 The Manor Reborn. 8.30 The Pillars Of The Earth. (M) 10.15 Life In Movement. (M) 11.35 Movie: Two Mules For Sister Sara.

(70) (M)

6.00 News Breakfast.

10.00 Menzies And Churchill At War. 11.00 Best Of Landline. 12.00 Midday.

12.30 The Manor Reborn.

1.30 Meerkat Manor. 2.00 Forsyte Saga. (PG) 3.00 Children’s. 5.00 Eggheads.

5.30 Poh’s Kitchen. 6.00 Gordon Ramsay’s Ultimate Xmas. 6.55 Audrey’s Kitchen.

7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Family Confidential. Final.

8.30 Country House Rescue.

(M) 9.15 Dream Build. 9.30 Fake Or Fortune? 10.30 News. 10.40 Gandhi. 11.35 Agatha Christie’s Poirot.

(PG)

6.00 News Breakfast.

10.00 Fake Or Fortune?

11.00 Big Ideas. (PG) 12.00 Midday. 12.30 Carmen And Geoffrey. (PG) 2.00 Forsyte Saga. (PG) 3.00 Children’s. 5.00 Eggheads.

5.30 Poh’s Kitchen. 6.00 Gordon Ramsay’s Ultimate Xmas. 6.55 Audrey’s Kitchen. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Maggie Beer’s Xmas Feast. 8.30 Ruth Rendell’s 13 Steps Down.

(M) 10.00 My Family. (PG) 10.30 News. 10.45 Dragons’ Den Xmas Special. 12.15 Willie’s Perfect Chocolate Xmas.

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6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 News.

12.00 Movie: Ice. (98) (M) 2.00 Today Tonight. 2.30 Dr Oz. (PG) 3.30 Toybox. 4.00 It’s Academic.

4.30 News.

5.00 The Price Is Right.

5.30 Deal Or No Deal.

6.00 News.

6.30 Today Tonight.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer.

7.30 Dynamo: Magician Impossible. (PG) 8.30 Grimm. (M) 9.30 Grimm. (M) 10.30 The Cult. (M) 11.30 Olivia Lee: Dirty, Sexy, Funny. (MA15+)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 News.

12.00 Movie: Shopgirl. (05) (M) 2.00 Today Tonight. 2.30 Dr Oz. (PG) 3.30 Toybox.

4.00 It’s Academic. 4.30 News. 5.00 The Price Is Right.

5.30 Deal Or No Deal.

6.00 News.

6.30 Today Tonight.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer.

7.30 Once Upon A Time.

(PG) 8.30 Movie: Love Actually.

(03) (M) 11.15 Up All Night. Return.

(PG) 11.45 Cougar Town. (M)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 News.

12.00 Movie: Midnight Run. (88) (M) 3.00 Today Tonight.

3.30 Toybox.

4.00 It’s Academic.

4.30 News.

5.00 The Price Is Right.

5.30 Deal Or No Deal.

6.00 News.

6.30 Today Tonight.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer.

8.30 Movie: The Santa Clause 2. (02) 10.45 I Shouldn’t Be Alive: Killer Crevasse. (M) 11.45 Celebrity Juice.

(MA15+)

6.00 Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 11.00 Ghosts Of Time. 11.30 Ghosts Of Time. 12.00 Sea Princesses. 12.30 Movie: Barbie: The Princess & The Pop Star. (12) 2.00 ’70s Show. (PG) 2.30 V8 Xtra.

3.30 V8 Utes. Final round.

From Sydney Olympic Park.

4.30 New Zealand On A Plate. 5.00 Hart Of The Barbecue. 5.30 Sydney Weekender. 6.00 News. 6.30 Michael Bublé: Home For The Holidays. (PG) 7.30 Movie: Goldfinger. (64) (PG) 9.45 Movie: Thunderball. (65) (PG) 12.30 Grey’s Anatomy. (M)

6.00 Nopalea Wellness Challenge. 6.30 Shopping.

7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 11.00 Business Builders. 11.30 Reece Mastin: Live And Lost.

(PG) 12.00 It’s Academic.

12.30 It’s Academic. 1.00 Minute To Win It. (PG) 2.00 Movie: Ice Princess. (05) 4.00 Fat Family Diet. (PG) 5.00 Drive Thru Australia. 5.30 NZ On A Plate. 6.00 News. 6.30 Vicar Of Dibley. (PG) 7.30 Border Patrol. (PG) 8.00 Coastwatch. (PG) 8.30 Bones. (M) 9.30 Covert Affairs. (M) 11.30 Parking Wars. (PG) 12.00 Movie: Death Becomes Her. (92) (M)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 News.

12.00 Movie: A Kiss Before Dying. (91) (M) 2.00 Today Tonight. 2.30 Dr Oz. (PG) 3.30 Toybox. 4.00 It’s Academic. 4.30 News. 5.00 The Price Is Right. 5.30 Deal Or No Deal. 6.00 News.

6.30 Today Tonight.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer.

7.30 Motorway Patrol. (PG) 8.00 SCU. (PG) 8.30 Castle. (M) 9.30 The Amazing Race.

(PG) 10.30 The Amazing Race.

Final. (PG) 11.30 Whitney. (M)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 News.

12.00 Movie: In The Line Of Duty: Blaze Of Glory. (97) (M) 2.00 Today Tonight. 2.30 Dr Oz. (PG) 3.30 Toybox. 4.00 It’s Academic. 4.30 News.

5.00 The Price Is Right. 5.30 Deal Or No Deal. 6.00 News.

6.30 Today Tonight.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer.

7.30 Once Upon A Time.

(PG) 8.30 Grey’s Anatomy. (M) 9.30 Covert Affairs. (M) 10.30 Covert Affairs.

Final. (M) 11.30 I Just Want My Pants Back. (M)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Mornings: Summer. (PG) 11.00 News.

12.00 Ellen DeGeneres. (PG) 1.00 The View. (PG) 2.00 Days Of Our Lives. (PG) 3.00 Alive & Cooking. 3.30 Yamba’s Playtime. 4.00 Pyramid. 4.30 News. 5.30 Hot Seat.

6.00 News.

6.30 WIN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Big Bang. (PG) 8.30 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. (M) 9.30 Miniseries: Howzat!

Kerry Packer’s War. (12) (M) 11.30 I Hate My Teenage Daughter. New. (PG)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Mornings: Summer. (PG) 11.00 News.

12.00 Ellen DeGeneres. (PG) 1.00 The View. (PG) 2.00 Days Of Our Lives. (PG) 3.00 Alive & Cooking. 3.30 Yamba’s Playtime. 4.00 Pyramid. 4.30 News. 5.30 Hot Seat.

6.00 News.

6.30 WIN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Getaway Summer.

(PG) 8.30 Person Of Interest. (M) 9.30 CSI: NY. (AV15+) 10.30 True CSI: Cold Blood: Ivy League Murder. (AV15+) 11.30 Weeds. (MA15+)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Mornings: Summer. (PG) 9.30 Yamba’s Playtime. 10.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v Sri Lanka.

Day 1. Morning session. From Bellerive Oval, Hobart. 12.30 The Cricket Show. 1.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v Sri Lanka. Day 1. Afternoon session.

6.00 News.

6.30 WIN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Big Bang. (PG) 8.00 Two & A Half Men. (PG) 8.30 Movie: The Lord Of The Rings: The Two Towers. (02) (M) 12.15 WIN News.

6.00 Bubble Guppies. 6.30 Dora. 7.00 Today. 10.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v Sri Lanka. Day 2. Morning session. From Bellerive Oval, Hobart. 12.30 The Cricket Show. 1.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v Sri Lanka.

Day 2. Afternoon session.

From Bellerive Oval, Hobart.

6.00 News.

6.30 Australia’s Funniest Home Videos: Summer.

(PG) 7.30 Movie: Xmas With The Kranks. (04) (PG) 9.30 Movie: Caught Inside.

(10) (AV15+) 11.30 Movie: When Time Ran Out. (80) (M)

6.00 Bubble Guppies. 6.30 Dora. 7.00 Today. 10.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v Sri Lanka. Day 3. Morning session. From Bellerive Oval, Hobart. 12.30 The Cricket Show. 1.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v Sri Lanka.

Day 3. Afternoon session.

From Bellerive Oval, Hobart.

6.00 News.

6.30 Frozen Planet. (PG) 7.30 60 Minutes.

8.30 The Mentalist. (M) 9.30 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. (M) 10.30 Unforgettable. (M) 11.30 Southland. (M) 12.20 What Would You Do? (M)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Mornings: Summer. (PG) 9.30 Yamba’s Playtime. 10.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v Sri Lanka.

Day 4. Morning session.

From Bellerive Oval, Hobart.

(Please note: If cricket coverage finishes early, alternative schedule will be shown) 12.30 The Cricket Show. 1.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v Sri Lanka.

Day 4. Afternoon session.

6.00 News. 6.30 WIN News.

7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 RBT. (PG) 8.30 The Mentalist.

(M) 9.30 CSI: Miami. (M) 10.30 House Husbands. (PG) 11.30 Nikita. (AV15+) 12.30 WIN News.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Mornings: Summer. (PG) 9.30 Yamba’s Playtime. 10.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v Sri Lanka.

Day 5. Morning. (Please note: If cricket coverage finishes early, alternative schedule will be shown) 12.30 The Cricket Show. 1.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v Sri Lanka.

Day 5. Afternoon session.

6.00 News. 6.30 WIN News.

7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Hamish & Andy’s Euro Gap Year. (PG) 8.30 Big Bang.

(PG) 9.30 Two & A Half Men. (PG) 10.00 Anger Management. (M) 10.30 Survivor. (PG) 11.30 Weeds.

(MA15+)

6.00 This Morning. 7.00 Wurrawhy. 7.30 Ent. Tonight.

8.00 Insider. 8.30 Bold & The Beautiful. 9.00 Judge Judy.

9.30 Everyday Gourmet. 10.00 Good Chef. 10.30 Taste Of Travel. 11.00 Living Room.

(PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PG) 1.00 Drs. (PG) 2.00 Ready Steady Cook. (PG) 3.00 Judge Judy.

(PG) 3.30 Huey’s Kitchen. 4.00 Totally Wild. 4.30 Bold & The Beautiful. 5.00 News. 6.00 Simpsons. 6.30 Project. 7.30 Wedding Band. (PG) 8.30 Movie: Fantastic Four: Rise Of The Silver Surfer. (07) (PG) 10.30 News. 11.15 Project.

6.00 This Morning. (PG) 7.00 Wurrawhy. 7.30 Ent. Tonight.

(PG) 8.00 Insider. (PG) 8.30 Bold & The Beautiful. 9.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 9.30 Everyday Gourmet. 10.00 Good Chef.

10.30 Taste Of Travel. 11.00 Living Room. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil.

(PG) 1.00 Drs. (PG) 2.00 Ready Steady Cook. (PG) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Huey’s Kitchen.

4.00 Scope. 4.30 Bold & The Beautiful. 5.00 News. 6.00 Simpsons. 6.30 Project. 7.30 Jamie’s Xmas. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. (M) 9.30 White Collar. (M) 10.30 News. 11.15 Project.

6.00 This Morning. 7.00 Wurrawhy. 7.30 Ent. Tonight.

8.00 Insider. 8.30 Bold & The Beautiful. 9.00 Judge Judy.

9.30 Everyday Gourmet.

10.00 Good Chef. 10.30 Baking Made Easy. New. 11.00 Living Room. 12.00 Dr Phil. 1.00 Drs. 2.00 Ready Steady Cook. (PG) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Huey’s Kitchen. 4.00 Lightning Point.

Final. 4.30 Bold & The Beautiful. 5.00 News. 6.00 Simpsons. 6.30 Project. 7.30 Living Room Summer. (PG) 8.30 Burn Notice. (M) 9.30 Go Girls. (M) 11.30 Project.

6.00 Orangutans: People Of The Forest. 7.00 Me & My Monsters. 7.30 Paradise Café. 8.00 K-9. 8.30 SheZow. New. 9.00 Scope.

9.30 Good Chef. 10.00 Hot 30. (PG) 11.00 Hot 30 Xmas.

(PG) 11.30 Ozzie Holiday.

12.00 Golf. Australian PGA Championship. Third round.

5.00 News. 6.00 Simpsons.

(PG) 6.30 Life Of Mammals.

7.30 Steve Irwin’s Wildlife Warriors. 8.00 Bondi Vet. (PG) 8.30 The Graham Norton Show. (M) 9.30 Go Girls. (M) 11.30 Movie: I Love You, Beth Cooper. (09) (M)

6.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries.

6.30 Hillsong. 7.00 SheZow. 7.30 Totally Wild. 8.00 Supreme Cat. 9.00 Hot 30.

(PG) 11.00 4x4 Adventures.

(PG) 12.00 Golf. Australian PGA Championship. Final round. 5.00 News.

6.00 Simpsons. (PG) 6.30 Merlin. (PG) 7.30 Modern Family. (PG) 8.00 Modern Family. (PG) 8.30 Homeland. (M) 9.30 Vegas. (M) 10.30 Go Girls. (M) 11.30 The Good Wife. (M) 12.30 48 Hours: Showdown In The Bedroom. (M)

6.00 This Morning. 7.00 Wurrawhy. 7.30 Ent. Tonight.

8.00 Insider. 8.30 Bold. 9.00 Judge Judy. 9.30 Everyday Gourmet. 10.00 Good Chef.

10.30 Taste Of Travel. 11.00 Living Room. 12.00 Dr Phil.

1.00 Drs. 2.00 Ready Steady Cook. 3.00 Judge Judy. 3.30 Huey’s Kitchen. 4.00 Totally Wild. 4.30 Bold & The Beautiful. 5.00 News. 6.00 Simpsons. 6.30 Project. 7.30 Modern Family. 8.00 Ben & Kate. 8.30 Modern Family.

9.00 New Normal. 9.30 Hawaii Five-0. 10.30 Go Girls. 11.30 Project. 12.30 Infomercials.

6.00 This Morning. 7.00 Wurrawhy. 7.30 Ent. Tonight.

8.00 Insider. 8.30 Bold & The Beautiful. 9.00 Judge Judy.

9.30 Everyday Gourmet.

10.00 Good Chef. 10.30 Taste Of Travel. 11.00 Living Room. 12.00 Dr Phil. 1.00 Drs. 2.00 Ready Steady Cook. 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Huey’s Kitchen. 4.00 Totally Wild. 4.30 Bold & The Beautiful. 5.00 News. 6.00 Simpsons. 6.30 Project. 7.30 15 Min Meals. 8.00 30 Min Meals. 8.30 NCIS. (M) 9.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M) 10.30 Go Girls. (M) 11.30 Project.

6.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Cannibals Of The Stone Age. (PG) 2.00 A Taste Of Iran.

2.50 Luke Nguyen’s Greater Mekong Bitesize. 3.00 France 24 News. 3.30 Al Jazeera.

4.00 Journal. 4.30 PBS NewsHour. 5.30 Global Village.

6.00 Food Safari. 6.30 News.

7.30 From The Heart Of Our Nation: Reflections.

8.00 From The Heart Of Our Nation: The Sunset Concert.

10.05 RocKwiz.

10.45 News.

11.20 Movie: Something Like Happiness. (05) (M)

6.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Food Lovers’ Guide. 1.30 Maverick Mother. (M) 2.30 Parent Rescue. (PG) 3.00 France 24 News. 3.30 Al Jazeera. 4.00 Journal. 4.30 PBS NewsHour.

5.30 Global Village. 6.00 Food Safari. 6.30 News.

7.30 My Sri Lanka With Peter Kuruvita.

8.00 Luke Nguyen’s Greater Mekong 2.

8.30 Raymond Blanc: The Very Hungry Frenchman.

9.35 One Born Every Minute. (M) 10.30 News.

11.00 Crazy Horse.

6.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Food Lovers’ Guide. 1.30 Disable Bodied Sailors. (PG) 2.00 Comedy School. (M) 2.30 Here Comes The Neighbourhood. 3.00 France 24 News. 3.30 Al Jazeera.

4.00 Journal. 4.30 PBS NewsHour. 5.30 Global Village. 6.00 Food Safari.

6.30 News. 7.35 Trevor McDonald: Mighty Mississippi. 8.30 When We Left Earth: The NASA Missions. New. (PG) 9.30 As It Happened: How To Go To War. 10.30 News. 11.05 Movie: Novo. (02) (MA15+)

6.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Passione: A Musical Adventure. (PG) 2.40 Piano Notes. 2.50 Michelangelo Revealed. 3.55 Photo. (PG) 4.30 PBS NewsHour. 5.30 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG) 6.30 News.

7.30 Amazon With Bruce Parry. (PG) 8.30 Hunted. (M) 9.30 Real Humans. (M) 10.40 Movie: Dragon Tiger Gate. (06) (M) 12.20 Anatomy For Beginners: Circulation.

(MA15+)

6.00 WorldWatch. 8.30 PopAsia. 10.30 Football Asia. 11.00 FIFA Futbol Mundial. 11.30 Speedweek.

1.30 Al Jazeera. 2.30 The Russian Enigma. 3.30 Trawlermen. (PG) 4.30 ADbc. (PG) 5.00 Cycling Central. 6.00 Thalassa. 6.30 News. 7.35 Lost Worlds: The Crusades – Holy War. (PG) 8.35 Stephen Hawking’s Grand Design: Did God Create The Universe? 9.30 Under African Skies: Paul Simon’s Graceland. (PG) 11.10 Movie: The Light. (04) (M)

6.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Arena: Magical Mystery Tour Revisited. (PG) 2.00 Magical Mystery Tour. 3.00 France 24 News. 3.30 Al Jazeera. 4.00 Journal. 4.30 FIFA Futbol Mundial. 5.00 PopAsia. 5.30 Global Village.

6.00 Food Safari.

6.30 News.

7.30 MythBusters. (PG) 8.30 Derren Brown: The Experiments. (M) 9.30 The Arecibo Message.

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11.00 The World Game.

6.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Katherine Jenkins: Live. 2.20 A Young Person’s Guide To The Orchestra. 2.50 Spacefiles. 3.00 France 24 News. 3.30 Al Jazeera. 4.00 Journal. 4.30 PBS NewsHour.

5.30 Global Village.

6.00 Food Safari. (PG) 6.30 News.

7.30 Finding Your Roots.

(PG) 8.30 The Truth About Looking Younger.

9.30 Forensics On Trial.

10.30 News.

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2.00 Forsyte Saga. (PG) 3.00 Children’s. 5.00 Eggheads.

5.30 Poh’s Kitchen. 6.00 Restaurant ctor. Final. 6.45 Dream Build. 6.55 Audrey’s Kitchen. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 QI Xmas Special.

(PG) 8.30 QI. (PG) 9.00 Problems. 9.30 Red Dwarf X. Final. (PG) 10.00 Absolutely Fabulous: 20th Anniversary Specials. (PG) 10.30 News.

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He died on June 9, aged 97 and his funeral service was held at St Patricks Church, Cooma on Tuesday.

Rear Admiral Doolan spoke of Mr Goodwin’s war service at the funeral.

This is the first time a National RSL president has visited Cooma and he joined members of the sub-

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Thredbo HS annual meeting New addition to Cooma’s dining scene Two women have added their expertise to the local dining scene.

Anabelle Rivers, after travelling and cooking all over the world and running a successful catering company in Sydney for the past 10 years, has teamed up with Nancy O’Brien, who has eaten all over Australia and returned to Cooma where

Marion Murri, Frank Prihoda, Del Vass and Jerry Krejzar were at the Thredbo Historical Society Annual General Meeting and barbecue last weekend.

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The aim is to provide fresh healthy food at a reasonable cost that has a point of difference from everywhere else in town. Some of the menu items on offer include: Fresh Vietnamese rice paper rolls with prawns or chicken, a corn and avocado quesadilla with chipotle dressing and fresh salad, and fresh seasonal salads that change daily.

Anabelle is the chef, who after cooking for the pope, the Queen

and two separate Olympics, has returned to the bosom of her family, Mike and Sue Litchfield amongst numerous others. She’s been cooking here for a number of years, and has helped out with the MCCR dancing with the stars, MEIS sip and swing and the launch of the St Patricks “nourish” cookbook.

Nancy has awesome catering experience cooking for the hoi polloi of Canberra; catering on a super yacht in the Mediterranean and working with RNS Hospital dieticians to ensure nutritious tasty meals were served to the patients.

The café is called Feed Café and Catering, and will be open from 7.30-4pm Monday to Friday.

“We love food, and find it the quickest way to make people happy,” Annabelle said.

“If you only have one coffee a day, make it a good one.

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Cooma CWA news The Cooma CWA branch President, Barbara Scanes welcomed a good roll up of members to the November meeting.

There were apologies from five members.

The branch councilors Lyn stead and Betty Russell gave reports of the group to the conference, which was hosted by the Gunghalin branch in October.

In the correspondence there was a letter of resignation from the international officer Megan Williams due to family commitments.

The members were sorry to accept her resignation and Helen Reeves later filled the position.

Doris Haylock reported on the success of the combined services dinner.

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It was resolved that a letter go to the Cooma-Monaro shire council asking for parallel parking to be reinstated in Soho street.

The Christmas lunch is being held on December 5 and those interested in attending are to contact Marilyn Watson on 64527503 as soon as possible.

A Christmas hamper is being raffled from now until December 14.

The next meeting of the branch will be held on December 10 at the Cooma Country Club, Mawson street Cooma.

Friendship hour begins at 11am.

Followed by BYO lunch and the business meeting at 12:30pm. The cookery competition for this meeting is for a Christmas pudding.

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Riposte Lisa Ashurst Okay, so how many tea towels does a girl need?

Not as many as I’ve just discovered I’ve got, that’s for sure!

Seriously, I had no idea that I had so many tucked away in the bowels of the linen cupboard until I had to yank them all out when moving house.

Well I have my regular favourites of course, predominantly in Lisa Blue with splashes of white, the odd dash of lime green and occasional twist of lemon yellow just to add some interest and then there’s the lovely linen ones embroidered with chooks from my good friend Annie, but where all the rest of them came from is this months big mystery.

Maybe they breed or something, a bit like coat hangers… One thing’s for sure though, I don’t remember buying them but there’s a possibility they were given to me as presents or something a long time ago and I just forgot about them.

What I did come across however were the very first tea towels to ever come into my possession, via my grandmother who was getting all concerned about my lack of interest in starting a “Glory Box”.

These were big news when I was a primary

schooler and my older sister and our cousin who lived next door were right into the whole glory box thingy and would spend entire weekends from time to time going through them together with much gusto. The concept never really moved me (hence my receiving two very fancy tea towels and a roomy cardboard box when I was about nine in an attempt to coax me into not only wanting to start one, but hopefully encourage me to add to it as well).

In all these years I have never used these tea towels and actually forgot I even had them! Sorry Nana. Anyway, today I am up to my ears in tea towels and am wondering if Daughter may be in need of a few, because if she is I may be able to fob a bundle of them off onto her.

Some of them are definitely in her type of colours and let’s face it I really really really don’t need as many as I have right now!

Or maybe I could donate some of them to one of the charities or something so that those who don’t have enough tea towels can make good use of all my extra ones that I doubt I will ever be able to use in my lifetime.

It’s a shame to leave them languishing in a cupboard and I’m sure there are people out there who can put them to good use. Oh, and I found a stack of pillowslips that don’t match any of my sheets. Now where did they all come from?

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Why? Brisbane has had negative growth for approx. 5 years and the prices have had a substantial correction. But all signs are now in place for capital growth BIS Shrapnel recently stated that Brisbane would experience 20% growth.

Due to the strong mining industry in Central QLD Brisbane is a major benefactor; QLD is the second state to Perth in the country in regards to population growth which drives housing demand and Brisbane being the capital is leading the way.

Employment opportunities and sea change for retirees are two of the factors Brisbane is experiencing the growth.

Like all locations in Australia, even in the one city some areas will experience incredible growth while others will not experience any or very minor. They Key is to find the pockets that will gain the most and are still affordable.

We teach our Prosperity Group members about the macro and micro of a location that it is not just the picking a city, to gain maximum returns you need to drill down within the city to find the best areas within the city and the best estates within the areas and the best positions within the estates, when you know all the key factors for growth and rental demand/income your property investment becomes easier and most importantly more successful.

Too many people just buy a property anywhere just because they know they need to do something for their future but if you’re going to invest please invest for maximum returns, capital growth, rental income and tax benefits.

Where others do so much research and study they never invest which maybe even worse as we all need to do something for our future.

QLD does have some great places to invest at the moment, Mackay, Townsville Emerald, Gladstone, Rockhampton and Brisbane just to say a few, there is a number of mining towns with multiple mines that also offer a strong return. The question is “where is the right place for you?”, once you have a personal strategy in place you will know what location best meets your needs to build a successful portfolio and gain real wealth.

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Anger growing over cuts to primary industry staff and, importantly, assisting local farmers.

The Department of Primary Industries (DPI) is currently consulting with staff and unions regarding its budgetary savings targets and proposed changes.

As part of the proposed changes, it is anticipated that the two Cooma DPI advisory positions will be amalgamated into one position as part of the establishment of Local

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However, quad bike manufacturers and their representative agency in Australia have continued

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Almost nine out of every 10 roll over fatalities occurred on a farm and the statistics from US data are even more alarming.

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Of these incidents approximately 50 per cent involved rollover events, with death often resulting from asphyxiation and crush injury syndrome.

targeted independent stakeholder consultation only.

The Reference Panel, chaired by NSW Natural Resources Commissioner, Dr John Keniry AM, remains the main vehicle for consultation on Local Land Services.

The Panel is currently soliciting feedback via the Have your say site <http:// haveyoursay.nsw.gov.au/ locallandservices>, and will continue to consult

advisory services currently provided by Agriculture NSW. This new approach to delivering services across rural and regional NSW links natural resource management to productive primary industries and will modernise service delivery at a local level through greater interaction and enhanced accountability to customers.

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Australian coronial figures from 2001 to 2010 shows there were 127 quad bike related fatalities on farms.

Land Services, which will be operational from 2014.

People affected by the restructure will be able to apply for new roles in the Department, and in Local Land Services or offered voluntary redundancies.

Local Land Services will be an integrated service delivery model that replaces Catchment Management Authorities, Livestock Health & Pest Authorities and incorporates agricultural

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Mr Litchfield said the Monaro had been well serviced by district agronomists and livestock officers for many years, adding the incumbent officers, Luke Pope and Doug Alcock, had been in the region for many years, knew the country and knew the people.

He said these officers were able to talk to researchers and vice versa, meaning their knowledge was being put to good use

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Anger is growing in the farming community with the NSW Government’s decision to axe one extension officer position from the Cooma DPI office.

At the University of Sydney’s “From the Ground up” forum at Cooma Ex-Services club last Wednesday, James Litchfield urged all present to vigorously protest the cuts to the local member and the NSW Government in general.

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Native Title claims

Cooma Associated Agents conducted a large sheep and lamb sale at Cooma Saleyards on Monday. Pictured, some of the early action at the sale.

NSW Farmers are deeply disappointed that Attorney-General Nicola Roxon has announced an end to funding for respondents to native title claims from January 2013.

Current funding arrangements have been in place since 1996 and provide equal access to legal representation for both the claimant and respondent in a native title claim.

NSW Farmers’ President Fiona Simson said even a judge in his decision acknowledged the system assisted in dispelling misinformation, tensions and anxiety and effectively assisted in the resolution of native title claims.

“The decision by the Federal Government means funding for respondents will cease from the beginning of next year whilst claimants will continue to receive funding. Farmers will then have little choice but to either self represent or pay the hefty fee for legal representation, creating unequal treatment of parties in a claim,” she said.

NSW Farmers is calling on the government to review its decision and continue to provide equal access to justice for all parties in native title claims, including respondents.

Ms Simson said the Attorney-General has introduced an amendment to the Native Title Act 1993 that is claimed to be fairer, more flexible and more likely to achieve an outcome faster by placing more reliance on good faith negotiations and broadening the scope of voluntary Indigenous Land Use Agreement (ILUAs).

Sheep producers warned to prevent arthritis from crippling profits As joining season quickly approaches, sheep producers are today being encouraged to step up preventative measures to protect flocks from erysipelas arthritis, a common cause of lameness in sheep* and a major contributor to long-term production losses.

Erysipelas arthritis is caused by the bacterium Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae and can enter through a wound or via the umbilicus in newborn lambs, causing fever, painful and inflamed joints, chronic arthritis and lameness.

Dr Bruce Farquharson, veterinary consultant from Camden, says erysipelas infections can have long-term implications on productivity.

“Some lambs can recover from an erysipelas infection, whilst up to 20 per cent will have ongoing lameness,” said Dr Farquharson.

“Arthritis causes significant loss of production through poor weight gain, reduced wool production, failure to

thrive and reduced breeding capacity.

Ultimately this means decreased lambs to market, fewer replacement stock, and less profits.”

Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) estimates the national on-farm cost of erysipelas arthritis at $23 million per year1.

Dr Graham Lean from SBScibus, a leading provider of science-based advisory, research and education services to the livestock industries, conducted a cost benefit analysis2 of implementing a vaccination program to prevent erysipelas infection in flocks and found that the benefits of prevention far outweigh the cost of upfront investment.

“Timely vaccination can protect growth and weight gains, prevent culling of lame lambs and downgrades, and sustain the genetic merit of flocks,” said Dr Lean.

“Profits can be improved significantly, upwards of $1 per dry sheep equivalent in prime lamb and wool flocks

depending on prevailing sheep and wool prices at the time. Furthermore, the break-even point for implementing a vaccination program is less than one lamb per 200, thus there is very little to lose.”

Breeder and producer Paul Routley, Almondvale Bond and White Suffolk Sheep Studs Urana, also agrees vaccination is one of the most important and cost-effective measures producers can implement to safeguard profits.

“From a stud management perspective, vaccinating with Eryvac works effectively,” said Mr Routley, President of NSW White Suffolk Association.

“For the investment you put in, the vaccination pays for itself. It not only provides protection against crippled lambs, it increases longevity of our ewes and provides more stock for a higher selection rate.”

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Department of Primary Industries (DPI) Technical Specialist Bees, Dr Doug Somerville, said the bees were found on a bulk carrier and have now been destroyed by Commonwealth biosecurity officials.

“The Asian honey bee poses a significant risk to the State’s apiarists and bee industry,” Dr Somerville said.

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marking, experts urge producers to vaccinate ewes pre-lambing to protect both ewes and lambs – and reduce production losses.

“When ewes are vaccinated prior to lambing, their protective antibodies are passed on to the lambs in the first milk, or colostrum. This immunity persists during the high risk period from birth through to marking,” said Dr Farquharson. “Now is the time to plan your vaccination program.”

Producers should speak to their vet for more information on an appropriate vaccination plan for their farm. *Erysipelas is one of a number of causes of arthritis in lambs References: 1. Graham Lean and Associates (2009). Cost benefit analysis of Eryvac in commercial sheep flocks. Pfizer data on file.

2. MLA (2011). Cost benefits of e-surveillance system for animal health monitoring.

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the most damaging parasite of honey bees in the world today.

“NSW has so far kept this pest at bay and it’s critical people remain vigilant and on the look out for unusual looking bees or swarms of bees. Asian honey bees are easily identified by a distinct stripy abdomen and are much smaller than the commonly-found honey bee.”

People should report any unusual sightings of bees, along with any photos to: DPI Technical Specialist Bees, Doug Somerville (doug. somerville@dpi.nsw.gov.au or 02 4828 6619)

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With burgeoning demand for sheep meats and a solid wool price, the attractive nature of a sheep and wool package is something that is getting the attention of many growers and producers.

Mixed joinings to both cross breeds and merinos has seen sheep flocks undergo some changes in their breeding patterns and with a better season and likelihood of more lambs on the ground, Monaro Wool Services are hoping for an increase in production and numbers over the coming year.

With the linkages to the Shute Bell wool broking group and service resources that these contacts provide, Monaro Wool Services is looking forward to servicing and trading with their clients over the coming wool season.

Commodity prices for many rural exports were affected by global economic conditions over the last 18 months, however returns from sheep and wool are helping to set a platform for woolgrowers and sheep breeders across the Monaro. With wool stores and depots at Cooma, Bombala, Queanbeyan, Bega

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CLAIRE’S CAROUSEL Welcome, readers, to Claire’s Carousel where I invite you to join me as I explore some of the social events and community happenings in our region.

If you would like to tell me of your special outings or have community events coming up please phone me on 64523137, mobile 0434352992 or email spray5@optusnet.com.au

Sunday to make Cards for charity.

They met and spent the day at the Hospital Staff Room.

These cards consisting of wedding, birthday, Christmas etc will be donated to the Cooma Hospital Auxiliary Committee and will be sold in the Hospital Kiosk.

All money raised will be used to buy hospital equipment for patients.

Do take the time to go to the THANK YOU CARDMAKERS kiosk and purchase same they are Sincere thanks is being sent out beautifully made and very different. to nine ladies who gave up their RE-OPENING CASCADES CAMPSITE Good news!! work is being carried out on the above campsite.

This is a very popular site as it is only one hour

Jarrah Edward Riley

Born: 7th November Parents: Lee and Justin Riley Weight 3760g Length 52cm Grandparents: Keith and Adele Bottom (Cooma), Denise Riley (Cooma) and Scott Riley (Yass)

from Cooma and situated in the picturesque Wadbilliga National Park.

Amenities are being improved such as toilets and work will continue through 2013.

MANY HAPPY RETURNS OF THE DAY Birthday greetings are being sent to Sue Cottam. Sue has been having a very busy time with her son Zin graduating from school and leaving for two months to visit relatives in China.

Sue celebrated with her husband and friends at the Cooma Bowling Club and enjoyed her many phone calls, cards and gifts.

Happy Birthday Sue. WELCOME HOME Welcome home to popular resident Marliess Kappel who has

just returned from Sydney where she underwent a major operation.

Marliess is looking much recovered and had the highest praise for the new North Shore Sydney Hospital where the nursing staff were so kind and attentive.

She tells me nothing was too much trouble for them as busy as they all were.

We are all pleased to see you home and especially glad you were so well cared for Marliess.

Marlies’s son George has arrived from his home in Berlin, Germany for five months to assist the family and we do welcome him to Cooma.

16-24 years wearing mini, mini frocks, gorgeous fascinators (lots of feathers) and high heels.

The couples went to a lot of trouble with co-ordinating their colours and it was great to see the men entering into the spirt of the fashions also.

Very bright Florals and black and white were the order of the day.

The Diamonds on the Field (over 40 years) favoured a more classic look with large hats.

A busload of race fans travelled from Canberra and I had the pleasure of meeting some of them who were very stylish and friendly SUNDOWNER CUP FASHIONS and most importantly love coming to The Sundowner Cup. They tell No more can we say Cooma’s me they make a day of it having dress code is track pants and morning tea on the bus and on the sweaters. return a stop-over at The Bredbo The fashions were outstanding Hotel. last Saturday with the Fillies aged

Leading grower group supports deregulation call After two days of meetings last week, the council of the NSW Stud Merino Breeders’ Association (SMBA) has expressed serious concerns about the manner in which Animal Health Australia is managing the OJD programme.

On Thursday, the SMBA council also met with senior representatives of Wool Producers Australia to discuss the ongoing debate of the management of OJD and the radically changed plan with a start-up date

of 1 January.

Following this discussion, the SMBA agreed to reject the new plan and call for retention of the status quo while supporting deregulation and risk-based trading with an animal health statement.

SMBA’s OJD spokesperson, Ross Wells, said that councillors agreed that implementation of deregulation plans would take some time but they feel that in the long run, most States would be happy to move

towards that outcome.

The SMBA further agreed that with the proposed reduction of the ABC Scheme and removal of vaccination points, vaccination is the only tool currently available that has any control over OJD. “At present we are only weeks away from a starting date for a programme for which there are not yet any hard and fast rules in place,” he said.

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The relatives and friends of the late DAVID ROBERT SHEEN are invited to attend his funeral service to be held in the St Andrews Uniting Church Hall, Cooma, on Wednesday December 5th 2012 commencing at 1:00 pm.

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STOKES Gwen Ena Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 28th 2012 at Cooma Hospital, formerly of Bombala St, Cooma.

Aged 83 years.

Dearly loved wife of Thomas (dec), Mother of Andrea and Lynise, Mother in-law to Bryan (DEC) and John. Adored grandmother and great grandmother to Melissa, Nerida, Dane, Ryan, Mitchell, Emily, Cade, Keeley, Braydon and Scarlett.

The funeral service for the late GWEN ENA STOKES was held in the Saint Paul's Anglican Church, Cooma, on Monday December 3rd 2012.

After which the interment took place in the Cooma Lawn Cemetery.

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Cooma local announced as YMCA Six a side soccer Swimathon ambassador for 2013 December 3, 2012: Cooma resident, eightyear-old Jacob Suthern has been named as an ambassador for the YMCA Swimathon in 2013, which launches today, after being a top fundraiser in the national fundraising event in 2012.

Jacob, who set a modest goal to raise $100 and swim 100 metres for the inaugural YMCA Swimathon this year, ended up swimming an incredible 600 metres at YMCA-managed Cooma Festival Pool and raising $1,442. Overall, Jacob was the ninth largest individual fundraiser in the country.

The cause for the YMCA Swimathon – to help people with a disability in local communities across NSW learn vital swimming and water safety skills – was something close to Jacob’s heart. The school Jacob attends, Cooma Public School, has a special needs unit and one of Jacob’s best friends has three siblings with autism.

Money from Jacob’s swim has allowed Cooma Festival Pool to grow its Learn-to-Swim program for people with a disability, with 18 children now benefitting from learning lifesaving water skills. In 2013, Jacob wants to swim further and raise more money, and is encouraging the entire community of Cooma to do the same.

“I’m so excited about the YMCA Swimathon in 2013 and I want as many people to join me

in the swim on March 3 so more people in our community with a disability can learn to swim,” he said.

“I feel lucky that I can swim but I know there are lots of people out there who don’t know how to.”

Today’s launch of the YMCA Swimathon comes as the world also celebrates the 20th anniversary of the United Nations’ International Day of People with Disability.

The YMCA Swimathon will be held at 25 YMCA pools in NSW between 10am-11am, including Cooma Festival Pool. Nationally, more than 50 YMCA pools will be taking part, making it Australia’s biggest swimming event.

The event caters for all ages and swimming abilities, with a competitive category encouraging participants to nominate How Far they will swim in an hour and How Much they will raise to support this important cause.

Lorraine Alford, Centre Manager at YMCAmanaged Cooma Festival Pool, said she wanted to see the entire community get involved in the event in some way.

“Every dollar we raise counts with $15 providing one Learn-to-Swim lesson for a child with a disability, so register now,” she said.

Registrations are free and open now at www. ymcaswimathon.org.au or at Cooma Festival Pool.

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The Stockman’s Challenge, the centerpiece of the muster, is one of four similar horse events held around NSW. Held last year at The Station, Jindabyne and previously at Dalgety, the Challenge has been a draw card for the Snowy Mountains attracting riders and tourists to the region since 2004.

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It really does take a whole community to stage a successful event, especially in small regional towns. Such collaboration has been taking place in Jindabyne this year and will culminate on 29-31 of December with the Snowy Mountains Muster at The Station.

The Snowy Mountains Muster has seen local organisations and businesses including Perisher, the Lions Club of Jindabyne, Snow FM and Wildbrumby Schnapps Distillery join forces to stage the 8th Annual Stockman’s Challenge horsemanship event.

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This year, the three day event is appropriately named the Wildbrumby Snowy Mountains Muster with the generous support of Brad and Monika Spalding at Thredbo Valley Distillery.

Combine with this sponsorship from radio station Snow FM for the challenge itself, and the support of the Lions Club this successful horsemanship competition will continue to be a must see event on the Snowy Mountains calendar.

Spokesman for the Lions Club of Jindabyne, Terry Chalk is pleased the Club has backed such an iconic event. “The Stockman’s Challenge encapsulates the history and heritage of the High Country. It is so important this event continues in the region to

celebrate the high country heritage so intrinsic to Jindabyne and the mountains and also attract larger numbers of tourists to the area in what is traditionally our off season” he said.

The Snowy Mountains Muster is an action packed horse event and in addition to this there is an incredible lineup of entertainment and activities for families including vintage cars, heritage displays, circus events and very special guest Noddy, the world’s largest horse attending for the first time. As with all good bush musters the poetry stage is already attracting interest from all across Eastern Australia and the finale of the event will be huge New Years Eve celebration.

“It will be a great event for the Christmas School holidays for both local and tourist families” said Mr Chalk. “The Wildbrumby Snowy Mountains Muster is an annual event and we expect people to return year after year. Having the support of local businesses such as Perisher, Wildbrumby and Snow FM has put us in a good position for the first year and we hope as the event grows the local community will come to feel they own it,” he said.

The Wildbrumby Snowy Mountains Muster will take place at the Station, Jindabyne from 29-31 December.

Children under 14 years are free and adult tickets are just $10 per day or $25 for the three days. With just six weeks to go, the Lions Club are welcoming any community members who would like to volunteer at the event to contact event organisers through the website www. snowymountainsmuster.com

Sport

Wednesday December 5, 2012

Promising young golfer Who’s hot on a hot night?

With the temperature sawing well into the thirties and attendances down, there were some hot performances on the night. Cooma’s Top Ten for this week; Most of these performances occurred in the 70m later in the evening.

1. Bailey Rogers 10.46 sec in the U/12 70m only ½ a sec off the U/12 record on his first run over this distance for the season.

2. In the U/8’s Kristian Zusak 11.84 sec is getting extremely close to his age group Record, plus a Personal Best Time.

3. Kristian’s older brother Nicholas is chasing after his age group 70m Records to add to his 200m Hurdles Record. Nicholas’ impressive run on the night with 10.40 sec was the fastest time of the night.

4. Reuben Hooper is pushing hard to capture the U/9 70m record and went within 4m or 2 strides of it when he crossed the finishing line in 11.59 sec.

5. Another U/9 Boy Colby McDonald is hot on the heels of Reuben in his attempt to claim it first, Colby time 11.79 sec

is within 2m of Reuben. This time scored Colby another P.B. performance.

6. Hugo Steiner 3.64m in the U/10 Long Jump was sixth Best Performance on the night. This jump not Hugo’s best this season, however Hugo is pushing the barrier towards the 4 metres mark and will be within a few centimetres off the Record.

7. Alyssa Zusak is making sure that her 2 brothers that she has a great burst of speed as well, this week Alyssa was a second behind the U/12 Girls record when she severed the tape in 11.17 sec.

8. Will Cahill over the last week or so has gained an extra metre of speed per second and this week in the U/11 70m produced to brilliant time of 11.45 sec to collect eighth Best Performance on the night.

9. Talon Kelly U/7 is moving up the ranks of sprinters with eighth Best Sprinter Time relation to their age group records. This week run by Talon also a P.B. as well clocking 12.39 sec.

10. Last of the Top Ten was Charlie Alcock in the 700m Walk coming home in 5m 50.25 sec.

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This was Charlie’s maiden walk over this distance.

Gus Brabham Topped the Most Improvements this week with four P.B’s Gus had improvements in 70m reducing his time to 13.82 sec, carving over half a second off his old time. Gus also had a small improvement off his 200m Walk 1m 35.82sec. In the Field events Gus collected another two PB’s, with a one metre gain in the Discus and two and half metres on to his Vortex Ball.

Jessica Norris a U/9 Girl was another athlete who had an extremely busy night, collecting three PB’s as the temperature climbed above the 30’s degrees.

Jessica ‘s first PB was on the Track over the 70m with encouraging run of 12.79 sec, ¼ a second down on her last run at this distance. Jessica acquired the other two PB’s in the throwing events gaining a metre in both the Discus (11.21m) and Shot Put (5.03m).

ACT Little A’s Relay Carnival Next Sunday at Bruce Athletic Track, please put your name down if you intend to Go.

Kristian Zusak wins silver at ACTLA Multi-Events Carnival Sam Patricks is a young up and coming golfer. He plays at Cooma Golf course and has been playing for the majority of his life. Golf is by far his favorite sport, and he lives and breaths for it.

How did you begin to start playing Golf?

My Father got me into playing, ever since then, haven’t stopped.

How old were you when you started playing? I was 10 years old.

What is your biggest achievement?

I won Cooma Golf’s Junior Club Champion for 2012.

How big of a role does golf play in your life?

Massive, I play every Saturday, most Sundays, and Wednesday afternoons. Live and breath it. I play as much as possible.

Would you like to turn Professional?

I would love that to be the case!

How many competitions do you enter?

The afternoon competitions on Wednesdays, the day competitions on weekends, Holden scrambles, and if there is any school competitions.

Who is your coach? My Father.

Golf Gala Day The first day of the junior golf gala day will be held at Cooma Golf Course on Wednesday the 7th of December.

The day is all about promoting golf to Primary School kids around the Monaro and Snowy mountains.

Kids will be coming from schools in Cooma and Jindabyne. The

Money that is kids will also enjoy a Barbecued lunch raised will go towards the Jack Newton during the day. which Matt Rainsford will Foundation, be there on the day is all about helping helping out the kids, golfers under the age by giving a few tips on of 18. The main aim how they can improve of the day is for the their game. Matt is a kids to have fun, whilst professional golfer who improving on their played his junior golf game. here on the Monaro, at Cooma Golf Course.

From left, Alyssa Zusak, Kristian Zusak, Nicholas Zusak and Jordan Davis.

Kristian along with his Brother Nicholas and sister Alyssa plus Jordan Davis attends ACT Little Athletics Association State MultiEvent on November. 22 Kristian, competing in the Under 8’s Boys collected second place overall with a tremendous tally for the four events of his Tetrathlon with 420 points.

Kristian’s results for four events were; In the 60m third placing with a time of 12.31 sec, Long Jump, fifth leaping 2.82 mts Shot Put, 12th heaving 5.49 mts 200m, first in electrifying pace to record 36.27 sec. a Personal Best Performance by over two seconds.

Jordan Davis came 15th with 544 points in his Tetrathlon overall with some outstanding

performance; 20th out of 34 contestants in the 100m in 18.69 sec, Personal Best by 3/10 of a second.

Equal 10th in the High Jump clearing 1.00m, another Personal Best at the time.

21st in the 800 mts in 3m24.31 sec, also a Personal Best Second at the Shot Put with a heave of 6.72 mts.

Nicholas Zusak U/11 scored high in his age group coming in sixth place with 758 points.

Nicholas creamed the field in the 100m in 14.46 sec BP by half a second.

In the Long Jump Nicolas placed second with leap of 3.96m.

His 800m saw him cross the finish line in 12th position in 3m 06.47 sec In the Shot Put Nicholas could only manage 5.33m.

Alyssa Zusak was up against some seasoned Little Athletes and finished in 22nd place with 458 points Alyssa finished 10th in the 100ms in 15.69 sec with a Personal Best In the High Jump Allysa fouled out on the opening height .

In the 800m Alyssa came in 10th 3m 06.23 sec. Personal Best Over at the Discus Alyssa placed 21st with 10.40 mts.

Personal Best.

SumMING Up Kristian 1 Silver Medal and 1 Personal Best Performance.

Jordan Davis 3 Personal Best Performances, Nicholas Zusak 1 Personal Best performance and; Alyssa Zusak 3 Personal Best Performances.

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Mayhew into next round of major singles Last Wednesday, an interesting Major Singles match was played by Mick Mayhew and Sergio Roncelli.

In winning seven of the first eight ends, being all one shot, Mick had an early lead 7/2, which he extended to 14/7 over the next 10 ends, before Sergio started to make any inroads, to have scores locked up at 14/144 by end 23.

greet the judge 25/19.

No stewards were in attendance, and correct weight was signalled.

Social bowlers were a little more plentiful on Sunday. Dawn Russell and Brian Seears gained a good lead over Cobber Seears and Richards Nichols, 14/3, before Cobber and Richard put a few ends together.

Geoff’s favour over 13 ends put Geoff in front 18/17.

In the run home, both players found themselves in a winning position but it was not til end 32 that Geoff reached the required 31 shots to Guilio’s 25.

Wayne Lodge held too many guns for Steve Lapham, in winning 16 of the 23 played for a 31/9 win.

But their joy was When Ross Russell short lived as Dawn moved to an early Mick again took and Brian ran out 18/6 lead over Ron charge and moved winners, 21/16.

Wainwright, it looked to 23/18, only to see Ken Bowden and like a very one sided Sergio again move Nelson Wallace had the event. Ron was able to forward to have the better of the early ends put a few shots on the game at 28/28 on end against Simon Schoon board, yet it was Ross The remaining Semi 40. was an all Adaminaby and Ignazio Mondello, that prevailed 31/14. affair with Lyn Three shots to Mick when they held a The Semi-Finals and McMahon and Peter put him into the next 16/12 lead. Simon and Final of the District Schroeder playing round where he will Ignazio then won six Mixed pairs were Aileen Madden and meet the winner of the of the remaining eight played at Nimmitabel Graham Clarke.

Lyn Mel Storta and Brian ends for a 24/20 win. on Sunday. and Peter made a flying Seears.

In Major Pairs, In the first Semi, start to lead 13/5 after Mayhew and Elaine With so many Mick and Garry 12 ends and conceded people attending Don Jarvis kept Colin Taylor played the other only three more shots the Sundowner Cup Roberson and Peter Cooma pair, Olga in the home run to Races, there was only Caldwell honest for the Jebbink and Paul move into the final one game of Social first nine ends, but the Cannell.

20/8. latter pair drew away Bowls on Saturday.

Elaine and Garry had In the early ends of Daphne Buckley, over the closing stages a great start, when they the final, Peter and Olga Jebbink, and Paul to run out clear cut set up a 13/4 lead after Lyn had an answer to Cannell got a run on winners 27/12.

10 ends. Olga and Paul everything Elaine and Three matches in then outplayed their the rails against Mike Garry threw at them, Mannile, Leonie Snell Major Singles, with one opposition to level the with the latter not and Mark Buckley, close and two not so scores at 16/16, with getting on the board when they went to close. Geoff Venables two ends to play. One until end eight, with the front 17/5 at the was in early trouble shot on each of these the score in Peter and against Guilio D’Amico, to Elaine and Garry put halfway point.

Lyns’ favour 11/1.

Mike, Leonie and when he trailed 4/10 them into the Final at Despite their best nine ends. 18/16.

Mark then took charge after efforts, Elaine and Fourteen shots to 10 in and stormed home to

Scores improve with warm weather Cooma Golf report by Garry Atkinson Tony Monday on the ninth. In the long drive stakes A Grade was taken out by Mark Van Ommen and C grade went to Alan Kelly.

On Saturday B grade was a real December a single mystery?

On Sunday a single stableford medley was played in three grades medley stableford was with Brad Burke taking contested. out A grade with a Brian Searle took out (below handicap) 40 A grade with 32 points points. (on a countback), B As the course dries out a little for Summer and the greens gain in pace, scores over the last week are starting to improve.

Nearest the pins went to sweet swinging Brad Burke on the 17th and

For all juniors a great round of 68 off the stick to take out A there is a gala golf day on Friday. Your grade with 41 points.

B grade went to local school has all Chris Brown with a the details or ring for a fine 39 points. C grade 0410603890 winner was Bill Dyball booking.

With visiting pros with 35 points. Ball Jack Newton winners went down to and 32 points with Roy Kerr golf coaches on hand this should be a great just scraping home.

Next week sees a teaching day for both single stableford on primary and secondary Lunch and Wednesday, a single kids. morning tea is also stroke on Ball winners went medley down to 31 points with Saturday and the Nell provided.

See you on the Brian Turner just getting Horsfall mixed Irish course and as always, home. Nearest the pin Fourball on Sunday. on the ninth was Prawit It’s a big week of good hitting.

Prakotasung and Denis

In B grade the winner grade was won by Prakotasung was Sam Patricks with Prawit with 38 points and 38 points.

C grade was taken C grade was clearly out by Doug Snowden Marion Burke’s prize with a round of the day with a round of the day 41 points. Ball winners 39 points. went down to Bill Keefe with 35 points.

Minehan hit one nice golf folks with the Wednesday afternoon and close on the 17th. saving Last Wednesday daylight competition and the was a single stableford Phoenix Social 9 holes with 29 players in the field. Club champion on Friday afternoon on Adam Robinson had as well.

Garry were only allowed to score on four more ends to give Lyn and Peter the District Mixed Pairs Crowns for this year 23/6. Thank you to Nimmitabel for hosting this event.

Psychiatry. The art of teaching people how to stand on their own feet while reclining on couches.

Top: Geoff Venables; Right: Mick Mayhew.

Cooma ladies golf results Over the weekend of November 24/25 there were no ladies competitions in Cooma but on Sunday November 25, Gaye Wilson travelled to Narooma to play in the Narooma Seahorse Classic Tournament.

with 11 ladies taking part.

The winner, Lyn Last playing in top form, won with 18 points, the runner up was Gaye Wilson with 16 points on a count back from Maureen Fletcher .

Balls were won by Maureen Gaye played well and scored a Fletcher 16 points , Dense ball with a fine 78 nett.

Ashcroft 15 points Dorothy Bilbow Wednesday November 28, in 15 points, Clare Nowland 12 great weather conditions for golf, points on a count back from Alice a few ladies played in the 18 holes Duczynski, Joan Bracher & Midge S’ford .

Theron.

The winner, playing very The ball for Nearest the pin was consistently, was Jenny Rainsford won by Lyn Last which topped off with 35 points. a great day of golf for Lyn .

The nine-hole competition on the same day had a slightly bigger field

Until next week TTFN

Coolamatong golf New member Bill Quinn burnt up the course, wining the Stableford on Sunday with 47 points against runners up Wayne Tuckwell, Brad Reid and Hans Kunz. Nearest the pin on the 8th, Ross Thompson, 15th braid Reid, and on the 17th, Bob Key. Wednesdays winner, Justin Carter against runners up, Harry Hovasapian, Andrew Tighe, Ross Thompson, and Duane Burke.

Both nearest pins went to Steve Young

Sunday, for the ladies, was won

by Carolyn Major, on a count back from Jan O’Halloran. Runner up include Jan, Mary Obermaier, Marcelle Burton and Marianna Lapargo. Nearest the pin was also won by Carolyn. Wednesday winner went to Marianna Lapargo, nearest the pin was won by Carolyn. Wednesdays winner went to Marianna Lapargo, with runners up Donna Tuckwell, Michelle White, and jenny O’Byrne, with the nearest the pin won by Michelle White.

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Martin Schoo Basketball Memorial Shield 2012 The Martin Schoo memorial Shield is a basketball series that is played in memory of Martin Schoo between Monaro High School and St Pats. Martin was a young man who 30 years ago, gave into mental health. Due to the lack of help for psychological illness back in 80’s, Martin’s case become too much to handle. The reason for the memorial shield is to create awareness and encourage young people who have a mental illness, to speak up and get help.

This years series was hotly contested, although, Monaro High were crowned the eventual winners, winning the 8 game series 6-1. The scores of the games were: Year 10 Boys – Monaro High won 39-37 Year 10 Girls – Monaro High won 47-21 Year 9 Boys – Monaro High won 77 – 16 Year 9 Girls – Monaro High won 70 – 4 Year 8 Boys – Monaro High won 39 – 12 Year 8 Girls – Monaro High won 65-48 Year 7 Boys – St Pat’s won 32 – 24 Year 7 Girls Drew – 16 –16 Theo Schoo attended the Year 7 matches, and after the game, talked to the students about his brother Martin.

He discussed the occurrence of mental health issues and why it is so important that we look after this part of our health.

Theo then presented Monaro High with the memorial shield and crowned them winners for another year.

Pictured is some of the action from the Year 7 boys match last Tuesday; the presentation of the shield by sponsor Theo Schoo and the teams at the end of play.

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Cooma’s 24-hour swimming marathon clocks up 19,803 laps Continued from P39 Other 12 hour lap swimmers were Noah Saddler (528), Ryan Harmer (500), Matthew Hopkin (360), Rhys Sopniewski (304), Jackson Walsh (234), Bailee Walsh (200), Burnum Brademann (484), Olo Brademann (240), Abigail Sopniewski (398), Tayla Maurier (180), Emma Hopkin (310) and Chelsea Lunt (154).

A huge thank you goes to the sponsors, all the swimmers, Deb Trotter for keeping the food and drinks flowing and to lap counters, etc, for keeping track of where the swimmers were up to.

The amount raised will not be known until swimmers hand their sponsorship money in.

This is due by Friday.

Pictured at right, Adrian Blake dives in for the first of his 1138 laps of the pool.

Far right: 89-year-old Keith Montague and fouryear-old Cooper Walsh. Keith swam 252 laps and Cooper swam 150 laps.

Cooma Crew in Melbourne Funds for swimming lessons Brian Coyte, Andrew and Kathy Manthey attended the Melbourne Motorcycle Show in support of the Steven Walter Children’s Cancer Foundation.

Three of the Cooma Crew helped sell the last of the tickets in the raffle bike for the 2012 Snowy Ride which was drawn on Sunday afternoon in the final hours of the Show.

The bike was won by a Sydney woman after having raised over $68,000 for the Foundation.

The three rode to Melbourne arriving on Thursday afternoon in time for Brian to put his spectacularly sign-written bike on display with the raffle bike. It attracted a lot of attention, thanks to the efforts of Stockl Graphics.

NSW attendance at the Motorcycle Show in Melbourne helps to raise awareness of riding in the Snowy Mountains and in particular the Snowy Ride.

Publicity for next year’s Around Australia Ride created a lot of interest to many Victorians that are not aware of the Snowy Ride and what the Steven Walter Children’s Cancer Foundation does.

“It is not hard to sell tickets in a raffle as soon as you mention that the full

proceeds are being used to help fight childhood cancer.” Kathy said. “We sold over $18,000 worth of tickets in three days. That was a really great effort”, she said.

The Cooma Crew are continuing to raise money for their Around Australia Ride in May 2013. There are still tickets left in the one chance in 100 raffle which is drawn on December 21.

Tickets are available from South East Printing and Last and Maxwell. Kathy said “This is a great raffle and as there are only 100 tickets sold with a chance to win a fabulous holiday in Port Douglas for five days for two people including airfares.

What a nice Christmas present that would be!”

Pictured, Brian and his colourful bike.

Centre Manager at Cooma Festival Swimming Pool, Lorraine Alford, is using a $1000 grant from PwC’s Value Exchange program to initiate a learn to swim program for children with special needs.

“Swimming is such an important skill to learn,” said Lorraine. “However, a lot of families with children who have special needs are unable to afford swimming lessons on top of all the other costs they have, like therapy, medication, travel and everything else associated with looking after a child with special needs.”

Lorraine will be using the money from the grant to subsidise a 10-day learn to swim program at the Cooma Festival Swimming Pool over the upcoming school holidays.

“We’ll hold a 10-day program, with one halfhour lesson each day, for children of all ages with special needs to come and learn to swim,” explained Lorraine.

Lorraine is currently running a mini learn to swim program for children with special needs which has been a huge success.

“But there’s only so much I can do with the limited finances and resources we have at the centre,” said Lorraine.

“The money from the grant will enable us to put this program on for free for the children and families that need it most and who will really appreciate this small helping hand.”

Lorraine has a background in child development and has a 17-year-

old son with an intellectual disability, so she understands what it’s like for these families.

“I’ve been doing swim lessons with my son since he was six months old.

I did it for his safety,” said Lorraine.

“But I know there are many other families out there with special needs children that just don’t have the access or the finances to allow their children to learn to swim.”

PwC is helping Lorraine and other Australians bring their ideas to life through the PwC Value Exchange program. This initiative grants up to 50 people (individuals or groups), $1000 to help start, continue or finish a business, not-for-profit or community project.

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20th Sundowners Cup won by Mugga Lane Race won at Ti Tree Racecourse on Saturday, the Benchmark 45, 1000m handicap, was won by Ballydolyle trained at Bairnsdale by Bob Triplow.

Ballydoyle had previously won at Bombala at the Cup meeting and this was the first of three winners for jockey Kristen Smart.

One and a half lengths back in second place was Smooth Honours, with French Bureaucrat another one and half lengths back in third. The time was 55.63secs for the 1000m.

The second race was won by Yambulla, raced by Norm and Wendy Wilton of Bombala and trained at Sapphire Coast by Grant Bobbin. The rider was Kristen Smart.

In second place, half a length away, was Loose Marbles, with Silver Ribbon two and a quarter lengths back in third. The time was 56.51 seconds.

Race three was the Class Two handicap over 1600m.

The winner was Rhythmic Chimes, trained at Queanbeyan by Joe Cleary and ridden by apprentice Winona Costin.

A close half length away in second was The Guvnor, raced by Kevin Byrne, Bec Wheeler and Gavin Paton, and trained by Kevin Byrne at Jindabyne.

Third was Euclid Avenue, a nose away.

Time: 1.35.78 The fourth race was the Cooma Ex-Services Club Sundowners Cup run over 1400m and won by Mugga Lane, who came from wide out into the straight.

Mugga Lane is trained by Aaron Clarke, Braidwood, and was ridden by Winona Coston.

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This win followed a double

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Clarke is renowned for his having been the number one junior polocrosse player in Australia.

In second place, two and a quarter lengths back was Millset, with King Mini one and a quarter lengths back in third.

The fifth race and second feature race was the 1600m Cooma Nissan Cooma Cup. This was won in fine style by nine-year-old Sebony, a profound winner of country cups, owned by G M H & HH Bullock and trained at Sapphire Coast by Chris and Michelle Strickland.

Sebony was ridden by Kristen Smart, for her hatrick of the meeting.

Then followed, a head

behind, Back to Zero, with Granite Bluff a length and a half back in third place.

Gelderbelle was a close fourth. Time: 1.21.7.

The last race on the program was the 1200m Benchmark 52 handicap.

This was won by Double Night, trained by Gratz Vella at Canberra and ridden by Kayla Cross, making it a clean sweep for female jockeys on the day.

The winner won by a half head margin to Solo Kalimnah, trained locally and conditioned by Matt Kelley.

Five lengths back in third place was Casanova.

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Swimmers clock up 495kms in 24-hour swim Members of the Cooma Swimming Club and the local community hit the water at 10am on Saturday for the clubs 24 hour fund raiser and at 10am Sunday many weary bodies climbed from the pool having swum 19,803 laps or 495+kilometres.

Swimmers included four generations of one family - 93-year-old Robert Blake (10 laps) was joined by his son, granddaughter and great grandson in a unique event whilst the ever supportive 89-year-old Keith Montague swam 252 laps.

The youngest swimmer was four-year-old old Cooper Walsh (150 laps) and the youngest girl was Adele Lunt (100 laps) with both receiving a goody bag donated by Michelle Thomas and Kyle Harmer.

Adrian Blake broke the old record of 1038 laps held by Brett Stefani when he swam 1138 laps and received the Sports Power award for the most laps swum.

Samantha Trotter swam the most laps ever by a female also breaking the old record with 1111 laps in an excellent effort.

Paolo Stefani and Ben Trotter also reached 1000 laps. Will Saddler swam 610 laps and took out the Sports Power award in the 12 hour primary school event closely followed by Brenna Clayton on 606 laps who collected the Betty Longhurst award.

Special awards went to new club members the Adaminaby youngsters Colin Kingston (406 laps) and Anna Brayshaw (448 laps).

The team award was taken out by Bench Warmers with a total of 5776 laps ahead of H.H.H on 5453 laps. The 12 hour team winners were The Boys on 3292 laps ahead of Two Thorns between The Roses on 2920 laps.

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Other 24 Hour lap swimmers were Josh Alford (896), (200), Bob Alford (200), Kylie Harmer (170), Lorraine Alford Jarrod Sopniewski (882), Daniel Hopkin (716), Katelyn (152), Anke Brademann (140), Brian Tugwell (122), Gail Patricks (552), Tim Wall (536), Jack Clayton (526), Eastaway (50) and Luke Van der Plaat (50).

Zac Saddler (350), Sam Patricks (200), Nikki Harmer Pictured is the group on Sunday morning.

(118), Matthew Kennedy (679), Letitia Newmann (372), Ann Clayton (302), Loris Stefani (300), Donna Saddler Continued page 36 (300), Seth Reading (282), Dale Reading (214), Michelle Thomas (660), Alex Van De Plaat (366), Jenny Evans

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