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WEDNESDAY February 19, 2014

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End of an era It was the end of an era last Wednesday, when Middle View Merino Stud, Dalgety, held a dispersal sale. Pictured above, stud principal Mikala Walters with some of the Merino ewes on offer. Inset, Mikala and daughter Georgie. See full story on page 23,

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Layla doesn’t Jo, who is 30 years like other who gets all the attention cats, she likes to be the one old, has just finished . She would really like a home she can call her own. 007 1578 14 years of training and decided to call Cooma home after spending lla) “TOBY” (Brother to Be time at the hospital as Male, dob 10/9/13 ite Wh and Tan X a student over seven g do Staffy/Cattle y) years ago.

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New obstetrician, Jo Copland, with Dr Andrew Egan and Cooma hospital health services manager, explained.

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Contact C Co ntac nt tactt ffor or cats: Debbie - 6452 2765 The people of Cooma www.rspcansw.org.au follow the link to Adopt a Pet and and specifically the to the Cooma Site. people who work at the hospital were Learoyd, who have made it their promise with Jo joining the unit there would be Follow the link to Adopt a Pet and to the Cooma Site. a large part of why Jo chose to come to ensure she feels comfortable with the “around 3.5 doctors working as GP Cost: Cats over 3 months are now $80. Kittens under 3 months are $120. back here to start her career, she made newfound responsibility that is placed obstetricians in the hospital now.”

Includes vaccination, desexing & microchipping.

He also went on to say that there is a the move from her home town in Sutton upon freshly qualified GP’s.

Antje Badger, hospital manager, said large trend of doctors moving from the Contact for dogs: Lil - 6452 2835 Forrest after studying at the Australian www.rspcansw.org.au follow the link to Adopt a Pet and that Jo’s arrival would certainly help to city to the country and leaving after a National University. to the Cooma Site.

Jo will have a lot of support from ‘enhance the service’ that the maternity short while because of the pressure of Cost: $260 responsibility and the feeling of isolation local doctors Andrew Egan and David ward is currently providing. includes vaccination, desexing & microchipping.

Mrs Badger went on to say that comes with working in smaller that, “We have a wonderful numbers. maternity unit with beautiful He has said that between himself midwives who do a fantastic job and Doctor Learoyd, there will be lots Debut Australian Fiction and are so caring and proficient of support for Jo, “We will look after her in what they do,” she indicated until she feels completely comfortable,” The Night Guest that as a part of this team, Jo he said.

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MCCR members see results of fund-raising efforts Pictured left; members of the Monaro Committee for Cancer Research Committee (MCCR) with the new treatment chairs in the oncology unit.

Right: MCCR president Sandy Schofield has her veins checked with the new AccuVein Viewing system.

The Oncology clinic in Cooma has recently acquired two new treatment chairs and an AccuVein Viewing System, through the very generous support of the MCCR committee, and the many donations from members of the public.

This new equipment is very expensive, and fund raising through activities such as “ Dancing with the Stars” and the November Garden Party have contributed greatly to the availability of these funds.

The staff and patients at Cooma Oncology are extremely grateful to the very generous support we receive from MCCR. The two new treatment chairs are the latest technology and very comfortable for patients being treated, some who need to be on the

chair for up to six hours of treatment.

The AccuVein Viewing System is also the latest technology, enabling staff to isolate a vein for access when suitable veins are limited and difficult to find with usual practice.

The use of this technology has reduced the number of cannulation attempts required to access some patient’s veins.

These kind donations have improved the quality of care we are able to provide to patients in the Cooma Oncology Clinic and MCCR’s continued support will ensure we are able to maintain our high standard of care.

Transconnect timetable Emergency services report The new Transconnect bus service to Canberra begins on Monday March 3.

The project is a collaboration between Bombala Shire Council, Snowy River Shire Council, NSW Transport and NSW Health.

The bus will operate Monday to Friday, for 48 weeks of the year providing daily return services. In addition, link vehicles will provide a service from outlying towns to meet up with the Transconnect bus in Cooma.

The timetable is as follows: South 6.25am- depart Delegate Post Office 7am Bombala Community Centre 7.15am Bibbenluke Community Hall 7.40am Nimmitabel Police Station 8.10am Cooma Bus stop, Bombala Street.

West 7am depart Jindabyne Bowling Club 7.30am Berridale Community Services Offices 8.10am Cooma bus stop Bombala Street

To Canberra 8.5am depart Cooma bus stop 8.25am Bunyan cnr Monaro H’way and Binjura Rd 8.45am Bredbo Community Hall 9.05 Michelago service station 9.30am Williamsdale (former service station) 10.05 Woden Plaza 10.15am Canberra Hospital 10.30am John James Hospital 10.45am Jolimont Centre 11am Canberra airport From Canberra 1.15pm Canberra airport 1.30pm Jolimont Centre 1.45pm John James Hospital 2pm Canberra Hospital 2.10pm Woden Plaza 2.45 Williamsdale 3.10pm Michelago 3.30pm Bredbo 3.50pm Bunyan 4pm Cooma bus stop.

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On the afternoon of Sunday February 9 there was a report of malicious damage to a water pump on Rose Valley Road, Police have taken note of this.

An incident occurred at Monaro High School in the early hours of Thursday February 13.

Two males were seen by nearby residents to enter school grounds and proceeded to damage a series of glass panels attached to doors, windows and walkways.

A continuation of this damage occurred again between 6.30pm and 5.30am on Friday February 14, where offenders once again continued to cause damage to glass panels on school grounds. Police believe these two events were linked and investigations are continuing.

There have been on-going reports of steal from motor vehicle incidents; police would like to remind people to lock their cars and refrain from storing valuables inside their vehicles. ehicles.

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After 31 years, ‘Gassies’ closes its doors Pictured at the Cooma Gas and Garden farewell last Thursday are, from left, Rona Strong, Lestelle Lodge, Claire Caldwell, Graham King, Carol Nelson, Patricia Geelan, Jan King, Nola and Nelson Wallace, Dennis Burns, Lincoln Litchfield, Jim Wallace, Mark Raffaele and Bill Nelson.

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Originating as a power plant hire business, ‘Gassies’ as it has affectionately become known, grew into a garden centre/ hardware store.

In a recent letter to Monaro Post readers, proprietor Nelson Wallace said “Over the years, Nola and I and our outstanding staff have had the pleasure of serving thousands of loyal customers, for which we are very grateful. “We have enjoyed helping people

to the best of our ability and will miss the interaction with so many friends.

We would like to express our sincere appreciation to all our customers and our staff over the years.. “Starting with current staff, we wish to acknowledge their outstanding contribution to the welfare of our business. They have all been part of our extended family and we thank them sincerely. “They are Jan King, Bill Nelson, Rona Strong and Lincoln Litchfield.

“Previously Claire Caldwell, Lestelle Lodge, Jodie Dobbie, Cheryl Mould, Patricia Geelan and in years gone by, the long term members have been Steve Hamilton, Mark Raffaele, Peter Everett, Peter Cottam and Dennis Burns�.

Last Thursday, the Gassies ‘family’ gathered for a few drinks prior to their last day of trading on Friday.

The premises are now for lease, with Nelson and Nola Wallace taking a breather before settling into retirement.

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Meet our Lisa Calling all Jane Austen fans I have just finished reading Austenland by Shannon Hale. This is not a book for the Austen purists, but a more lighthearted look at a thoroughly modern woman, Jane, who wants to meet her own Darcy (well more like her Colin Firth view of Mr Darcy) and so heads of to England to Austenland, a very exclusive Austen themed holiday experience in Kent.

Jane has a heavy duty Austen obsession and when her Aunt dies, she leaves Jane the Austenland Experience holiday. Jane is at first finding her feet and is disconcerted at times to realize that there are actors playing parts to enhance that Austen experience, but she eventually gets into the swing of it and there are moments of will they, won’t they. There are other women who are also participating in the Austen Experience and there are some hilarious moments when 21st century speech meets 19th century.

This is my first Shannon Hale book and parts of it can be a little slow, but on the whole it is highly entertaining. The book never takes itself too seriously and it is a comic look at our obsessions and where they can lead us. The question is, are you looking for your own Mr Darcy? Luckily I already found mine.

The Monaro Post has a new addition to its journalism team.

Lisa Deas, who grew up in Talbingo and attended the University of Wollongong, has signed on with The Post and is very excited to help support the local community and bring you the truth behind the stories affecting the Monaro.

She graduated at the end of last year with a distinction average, obtaining a Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies, majoring in Journalism and Professional Writing and Marketing and Advertising Communication.

Lisa says she is very excited to be a part of The Monaro Post team, “I am

lucky to be working with an editor who has just reached the milestone of 40 years in journalism,” she said, “I can’t wait to use her experience to help further my career and serve the local community.”

Lisa likes to think that she is funny and approachable and is looking forward to being able to express these traits in a range of stories.

“I enjoy hearing people’s stories and deciphering these for others to understand, I also like finding the truth and bones behind local issues and letting people really know what is happening around them,” Lisa said.

She is passionate about sport and will be found on weekends down at Nijong watching soccer and in summer swimming at the pool.

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I urge residents to be patient and plan their trips accordingly due to the current road works.

While the works are great in that they are making for better, safer roads in our Shire, there are times when the delays can be frustrating.

The various works including the resealing of the Kosciusko Road between Berridale and Jindabyne continuing up the Alpine Way, between Abington Park and Berridale, as well as slip repair works at East Jindabyne are expected to continue until early April. For exact times and details contact Council’s Roads Department.

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her to explore all facets of journalism, including photography, sport, news and opinion, so she is excited to enhance her skills with the opportunity.

“I like to think growing up in the country has helped me understand what it takes to serve a regional community and I’m excited to become an involved member of the Monaro,” Lisa said.

Lisa says the difference between reporting in the country and the city becomes not so much about breaking the controversial news stories, but more so supporting the people and celebrating their achievements, “I always strive for the truth first and foremost, but I also think it’s important to help promote and boost the various groups within our community in any way that I can,” She said.

Earlier this week a community consultation evening was held to discuss the future management of the avenue of the Berridale Poplars. A comprehensive arborist report on the condition and options for management of the avenue was received and has been on public exhibition. It outlines the risks associated with the aged trees such as diseased trunks, falling limbs, damage to private and public infrastructure, traffic and human hazard and can no longer be left unattended.

Comments received from the consultation will be collated and included in a further report for Council to consider its next steps.

Lisa at her graduation ceremony with her proud father Bill.

China Agritourism Opportunities As part of the strengthening bond Cooma is forming with China through recent agritourism initiatives, Mayor Dean Lynch is looking for further ways our town could benefit from the new tourism market.

Cr Lynch has had several meetings with Ms Meixian Li and Mr Hugh Kater, previously from Bombala and now residing in Beijing, in regards to Chinese students attending Monaro High School.

The aim is for this program to start

in 2015, but further brainstorming needs to take place in Council in order to ensure there will be benefits felt by the whole community.

A program such as this could lead to the possibility of student exchanges, teacher exchanges, tourism and even an insight into understanding our largest international trading partners.

Cr Lynch has been unavailable for comment this week.

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St Paul’s New Reverend has ‘come home’

A draft amendment to the plan of management for the above reserve has been prepared. Copies of the plan and the draft amendment may be viewed at the Snowy Region Visitor Information Centre, Kosciuszko Road, Jindabyne, 2627; Tumut Region Visitor Information Centre Snowy Mountains Highway, Tumut 2720; and Office of Environment and Heritage Head Office, Level 14, 59-61 Goulburn St, Sydney (9995 5000). The plan is also on the website: www.environment.nsw.gov.au (use ‘quicklinks’ to ‘park management plans’).

it was when this church was originally built,� he explained.

With St Paul’s coming into its 150th year next year, Reverend Lawton is excited to ensure that the church is effective in serving the community in the best possible way.

Reverend Lawton also explained that he is looking forward to travelling to the subsidiary churches that are spread throughout the wider community. He said he was very interested to discover how the church operates in the smaller, rural context. “The people of the Monaro have been fabulous and we couldn’t improve on the hospitality we have been shown so far,� said the Reverend. “I’m really looking forward to the great country hospitality and changing from a city dweller, to calling the country home,� he finished.

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All submissions received by NPWS are a matter of public record and are available for inspection upon request. Your comments on this amendment to the plan may contain information that is defined as “personal information� under the NSW Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998. The submission of personal information with your comments is voluntary.

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St Paul’s Anglican Church boasts a new leader after the induction of Reverend Lance Lawton on Saturday February 1.

Although Reverend Lawton has called the city of Melbourne home for the last 30 years, he says he feels like he has come ‘home’ to Cooma after initially growing up in Canberra.

Moving to the Monaro and residing in the beautiful rectory has been “a dream come true in so many ways� for the Reverend and his wife Rosemary.

Reverend Lawton has said that he most looks forward to exploring the new ways in which a church operates in a small community. “There are challenges in the modern world for the Church, especially in small communities, I am looking forward to tackling these challenges and exploring the place of the Church here in this community,� he said. “It is not the same world that

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The recent bush fires on the Monaro are a natural part of the Australian rural environment and occur regularly. The risk of bushfires cannot be eliminated, but their impacts can be reduced significantly by effective community vigilance, planning and bushfire management. The high temperatures as well as the very dry and gusty winds experienced in recent months have prompted warnings from the RFS and police for communities to be vigilant and plan for such threats. A Bush Fire Survival Plan Kit is available at www.rfs.nsw.gov.au.

Even though we have experienced some rain and lower temperatures recently, it is not over yet. There is still a heightened level of threat and you need to be aware of your individual situations and take action to be prepared and protect your family and property. The local RFS have asked for Council's support in spreading the message of preparing your homes and land to protect them from bushfires.

In short, be aware and careful with any equipment which may cause a spark. Prepare your property by putting in containment lines, increase stock into paddocks to get the grass down and ensure your fire fighting equipment is in good working condition. If African lovegrass, or other serious weeds are on or near your property, seek professional advice immediately from your Council on management strategies to reduce grass fuel loads. Council can be contacted on 6455 17777 or visit our website for more information www.cooma.nsw.gov.au.

Another emerging concern involving bushfires is human deliberate ignition that has led to devastating bushfires and affected life and property in NSW. The message from the police is that any suspicious human activity within the region should be immediately reported to police.

Continuing as an issue of concern within the region is the growing emergence of new highly professional scams targeting the elderly and the young at their homes. The message is very simple. If you come across a web site for an article to purchase, or are approached by a person/s at your home or business, or by telephone/mobile with an offer that sounds too good to be true, it probably is. If you have any doubts, do not go ahead with the purchase or accept any offer. Seek immediate advice from the SCAMwatch, ACCC Info Centre on 1333 795 995. The local police and your financial institution should be informed immediately if you have provided any financial details or sent money to a scammer.

The Monaro Local Area Command Police will be attending Centennial Park, Cooma on Friday 28 February from midday till 4.30pm to address issues of community concerns and provide information on safety and security matters affecting the region. This will also include laws relating to underage drinking, safe partying, preventing stealing from cars and how to protect yourself from scammers. There will be free giveaways including brochures and kits, magnets, stickers, and materials for children.

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Wednesday February 19, 2014

Business changes hands

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Now here’s something to do this weekend, if you are a bit bored.

The Sydney Skinny is on this Sunday – that is, a nudey swim at Cobblers Beach (why does that name evoke a smile?), which is intended to be a celebration of life.

Editor, Re: sale of business, Cooma Air Conditioning & Refrigeration I would like to advise that I have sold my business to Matthew Baker.

Matthew became owner of Cooma Air Conditioning & Refrigeration on the 24th of January 2014.

The business name and phone numbers will remain the same.

Matthew has many years experience in all aspects of air

Brings back memories of Friday nights at the ‘Bidgee….bet the water is warmer though!

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Our local Olympians have just about finished their stint at Sochi – with few medals to show for all those hours of training.

Lisa Ashurst

But just to qualify for that standard is a damn fine achievement!

However, the Postman still believes Belle Brockhoff was hard done by in the border cross semis.

If that had been a basketball match, the whistles would have been blowing loudly.

Double-teaming or a deliberate foul? Either way, Tsk! Tsk! Tsk! Was that rain we experienced a couple of days ago? How amazing. The Postman thought we would never see another drop for ages.

But, it is getting close to show time…!

Speaking of which...

It is perfectly acceptable to purchase the appropriate fruit and/or vegetables to use in making condiments for local shows - how else could our local cooks produce yummy citrus marmalades?

It is not okay, however, to purchase some to exhibit in the fruit and vegies sections...that’s definitley a no-no, even if Mother Nature has totally denuded local gardens of produce this year.

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There are often moments in life that indicate when maybe we should quit while we’re ahead, or at least know when to take a break from things, but how do we know when one of these moments actually hits and will we recognise it when it does? Well we might, after all some are so bleeding obvious they’re hard to miss, but they can be subtle too. Anyway, below are some “moments” which presented themselves recently (while the kids were visiting) and they were definitely moments of the bleeding obvious...

For example, a comment such as “Well, in Chinese culture, eight is considered to be the luckiest letter in the alphabet!” (Twin I on scoring 8) is a good indication that at 2.20am, the moment may have arrived to pack up the Scrabble board and go to bed!

Shouting “Pause!” (Daughter) when you really mean “Stop!” is a sure indication that you have been spending way too much of your downtime playing computer games. If you recognise this almost immediately after shouting it, your mother will feel somewhat relieved that the penny has finally dropped!

Opening the screen door and calling to the large huntsman spider on the floor “okay, time to go outside now” (um, that was me) is the moment you realise

conditioning and refrigeration.

I will continue to work with Matthew so as to ensure a smooth transition for all.

Anke and I would like to thank all our customers and business associates for the loyalty, friendship and support shown to us over the past 32 years. It has been a pleasure.

Richard & Anke Seears Cooma

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Seriously, you have better things to do with your time and both spider and puss are more than capable of finding their own way out!

Autopilot. Autopilot is that state of mind which develops from not packing up the Scrabble board at 2.20am and having a body clock that persists in waking you at seven despite having only fallen into bed a mere four hours earlier. It’s the moment when you realise that upteen dozen back-to-back games of Scrabble over a 24 hour period can have consequences. (The new box of tissues does not go in the fridge and yes, that really was a red bellied black snake you missed by mere millimetres while on the way to the clothesline).

But that’s moments for you.

It’s like a light suddenly comes on in your mind which gets you thinking and there it is! A Eureka moment! Of course, what you do with it is entirely up to you but I know from experience that nothing will change around here the next time the kids visit because we are mad Scrabblers and tend to toss convention to the four winds anyway and we always survive the experience...

I’ll just hold off on the laundry until they’ve gone home and I’ve caught up on my sleep.

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Cooma Lions launch Leos Club at charter dinner The Cooma Leos Club was launched last Saturday night. Sponsored by the Cooma Lions Club, the Leos consist of school age children. Pictured right, Leo members with National Leo Chairman Martin Peebles, teacher Lee Riley, Lions Chris Reeks, National Lions president Gary Parker, district Leo adviser Jenny Cee and Cooma Lions president Bob Nichols. Photo by The Monaro Post.

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Paint a pony at 2014 Cooma Show The Cooma P & A Association is holding a novelty event at the 2014 Cooma Show, “Paint a Pony�, or “Glam Up a Gee Gee� to commemorate the Chinese Year of the Horse.

The show is inviting children and schools to participate in the event, which involves painting, or decorating a plywood ‘horse’.

Categories: 1. under 8 – (teams of four) 2. 8-12 – (can be teams of four or individuals) 3. Schools – in the two age groups listed above.

Schools entries need to be delivered to Cooma Showground by 3pm on Friday, March 7, for judging on March 8.

The individual competition will be

held at the showgrounds from 10am until 12.15pm, just before the official opening.

Competitors will be able to decorate their ‘pony’ on the day, using whatever material they think suitable.

Glitter might be a big factor in some of the entries.

The show will also conduct a ‘Celebrity Challenge’, where community personalities will be invited to show their hidden artistic talents.

The end results should be memorable.

To enter and order your plywood ‘horse’ please contact Jenny Kennedy on 6452 3060.

Ribbons will be awarded for placegetters.

The exhibits/horses will be judged by a local artist.

WHERE: Norris Park - Massie Street, 9am - 12noon WHO: Everyone is welcome - including friends, family, kids BBQ will be provided for all the volunteers on the day, the recycling truck will also be on display for all the kids.

We will also be discussing the following: WILDLIFE CONCERNS, keeping the environment clean for the ducks, frogs and platypus that use the Cooma Creek as their home.

FLOODING CONCERNS, how to prevent flooding keeping Cooma Creek free of rubbish, unblocking drains etc.

Keep Cooma Creek Clean Day will cover the Cooma and Cooma back creeks from Albert Street to Mulach Street, volunteers will be split into 2 groups.

Cooma-Monaro Shire Council in conjuction with Water Watch Cooma Region

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Firies from Vic return home

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Members of the Country Fire Authority and Volunteer Fire Brigades, Victoria, relaxed in Cooma briefly last Thursday and Friday before returning home after assisting at fires near Delegate. The Monaro Post caught up with them in Centennial Park.

Electricity information helping people stay safe

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As part of its commitment to educating the public about safety around electricity, Essential Energy has developed a large resource of information that is available to all.

The information, which can be found at www.essentialenergy.com.au/safety, includes numerous fact sheets, videos for free download and safety signs and stickers that can be ordered.

Essential Energy regional manager South Eastern, Phillip Green, said the information had been developed to help all sections of the community stay safe around the electricity network.

“The safety of our employees and the public is Essential Energy’s highest priority,” Mr Green said “We have up-to-date, relevant information for DIY home renovators

through to construction and agriculture workers, emergency services personnel and everyone in-between.

“One of our newer offerings is free maps, which plot our power network against the cadastral or topographic features. They are particularly useful for pilots and property owners involved in agricultural activities, as they highlight potentially hazardous areas.”

He said the fact sheets included practical information and advice about safety in the home and workplace, during floods and bushfires, when using portable generators, and when planting trees and shrubs anywhere near powerlines.

“We also offer advice about electrical safety during storms and in their aftermath, particularly when powerlines

are damaged or on the ground,” he said.

“This is information everybody should know. Stay at least eight metres away from fallen or sagging powerlines and anything they may be touching and immediately call Essential Energy on 13 20 80, so the site can be made safe and the damage repaired.”

He said the resources were continually being updated. Upcoming additions include a safety video for people transporting high loads; a cotton harvest safety video; and information about electrical safety when excavating.

Essential Energy can also provide electrical hazard awareness sessions to organisations free of charge. These can be arranged by telephoning 13 23 91 and asking to speak to a member of the Public Safety Team.

Bugs backs Bob - horse riders happy Head of the Department of Conservation and Environment Ann King has met with President of the Snowy Mountains Bush Users Group (SMBUG) Peter Cochran and other members of the Premiers Horse Riders Consultative Group (HRCG) in Sydney recently to address concerns that progress towards riders regaining access to National Park Wilderness areas had stalled.

“The Director immediately assured riders that the Department was following Government policy and was progressing with implementing a program to establish trial areas in the Kosciuszko National Park and others which would see riders in Wilderness by the end of April”, Mr Cochran explained.

“The good news was that Bob Conroy, an assistant director who had recently retired would be engaged on a consultancy basis to progress the issue. Bob had gained the confidence of the Consultative groups and had been making major inroads on

behalf of the riders in conjunction with local staff in the southern region. Horse riders are delighted with Mrs Kings decision and gives fresh hope to riders that the process is well and truly back on track.”

“The SMBUG will now join other stakeholders in assessing the methodology to be used in monitoring the trial areas. We want to be sure that the current condition of tracks is accurately recorded and that benchmarks set are relevant to horse riders and not other external impacts such as deer, Brumbies and Service vehicles. I am mindful of the opportunity for “anti horse riders” to sabotage the trials and we will be vigilant in our attempts to ensure that the trials are a fair and accurate in their conclusions,” Mr Cochran concluded .

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COOMA-MONARO SHIRE COUNCIL WEEKLY NEWS AND COMMUNITY INFORMATION

19th February, 2014

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COUNCIL communiquĂŠ DOGS IN LOCAL PARKS YOUR VIEWS ARE NEEDED!

BOCO ROCK WINDFARM FEBRUARY UPDATE

Councils Recreational Facilities Committee are considering the issue of dogs in Centennial and Norris Parks. Currently, dogs are banned from both parks and objections to this ban have been raised by some members of the community.

The Recreational Facilities Committee are asking for submissions from the community to either lift the ban and allow leashed dogs into the parks or to continue with the ban.

Written submissions are to be forwarded to the Recreation & Property Manager, Mr Ross Lawley, PO Box 714 Cooma or email council@cooma.nsw.gov.au.

Submissions can also be left at the reception desk at Council Office 81 Commissioner Street, Cooma.

Submissions close at 4.00 pm on Friday 28 February 2014.

DEVELOPMENT DETERMINATIONS JANUARY 2014 The following Development Applications, Modifications, Reviews or Complying Development Certificates have been determined in January 2014.

APPROVALS REF

LAND

10.2012.143.1

Old Dry Plains Road Cooma Lot 205 DP750524 9 Lambie Street Cooma Lot 1 DP708767 875 Bobeyan Road Bolaro Lot 1 DP750527 11 Soho Street Cooma Lot 22 DP738020 4 Vale Street Cooma Lot 2 DP541532 663 Mittagang Road Binjura Lot 124 & 125 DP750524 263 Towrang Vale Road Dairymans Plains Lot 9 DP 1071356 34 Harris Street Cooma Lot 14 DP20300 5 Moore Close Cooma Lot 20 DP1162861

10.2011.137.2 10.2013.245.1 10.2013.252.1 10.2013.254.1 10.2013.255.1 10.2013.257.1 10.2013.259.1 10.2013.246.2

PROPOSAL Dwelling Extension to existing gallery (retaining wall) Change of use â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Tourist accommodation

Change of use â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Micro brewery 3 lot subdivision Dwelling

Bolaro Bridge Repairs Avon Lake Road Culverts Morundah Street Table drain Maintenance Tom Groggin Road Maintenance grading

Jerangle Road Maintenance Grading Mittagang Road Footpath Construction Sign Maintenance Urban/Rural sign maintenance

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Deputy Mayor Bronnie Taylor 0427 546 299

Councillor Rogan Corbett 0412 722 505

Councillor Martin Hughes 0405 209 685

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Special purpose bookings (eg: for annual or occasional events) can be made at any time for these facilities, however a Notice of Intention to Organise an Event Application Form available from Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Planning Section may need to be submitted at least 90 days before the event.

Contact (02) 6455 1742 for more information.

high-quality standard development applications.

Draft Cooma-Monaro Shire Development Control Plan 2014 is exhibited for a period of twenty-eight (28) days from Thursday 13 February to Wednesday 12 March 2014, and is available for viewing at Council Offices, 81 Commissioner Street, Cooma; the Monaro Regional Library, 61 Vale Street, Cooma; and the Cooma Visitors Centre, 119 Sharp Street, Cooma during normal office hours. An electronic copy is also available on Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website www.cooma.nsw.gov.au. Hard copies of the document are available upon request at a cost of $16.00 in accordance with Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fees and Charges.

Any person may make written submissions to Council about the draft Development Control Plan during the exhibition period till 5.00 pm Wednesday 12 March 2014.

To aid staff in reviewing submissions, it would be helpful where possible, if the Item number and Page number were quoted, eg 3.2.3 Prescriptive requirements (Bed & breakfast accommodation), Page 36. Submissions are to be addressed to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;General Manager, Cooma-Monaro Shire Council, PO Box 714 Cooma NSW 2630.

Priority

Playground

1.

Lions Park (Yallakool Rd)

2.

Cooma Showground

Establish a District level Playground with the theme of Farming/Agriculture.

3.

Cooma North Shops Playground

Upgrade to a Local level playground with a theme of the Snowy Mountains Scheme.

Stage One has been completed. Additional equipment and infrastructure is required to upgrade this playground to a Local level.

Written submissions regarding the change in priorities are to be forwarded to the Recreation & Property Manager, Mr Ross Lawley, PO Box 714 Cooma or email council@cooma.nsw.gov.au. Submissions can also be left at the reception desk at Council Office 81 Commissioner Street, Cooma.

Submissions close at 4.00pm on Friday 28 March 2014.

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WOODSMOKE REDUCTION PROGRAM 2014 Cooma-Monaro Council has been successful in its bid for grant funding from the Environment Protection Authority (EPA). The funds will be used to help educate residents of the shire in reducing woodsmoke in the region.

Councillor Tony Kaltoum 6452 1730

Councillor Craig Mitchell 0429 383 388

Councillor Ignazio Mondello 0407 714 460

Scope of Work Establish a District level playground with an Adventure Theme.

COUNCIL SUCCESSFUL IN GRANT FUNDING FROM EPA

Councillor Angela Ingram 0410 036 671

partying, preventing stealing from motor vehicle offences and how to protect yourself from scams.

There will be free give-aways including information brochures and kits, magnets, stickers and materials for the kids.

The Recreational Facilities Committee of Council is considering an amendment to the Playground Strategy 2010-2020 to change the priorities for implementing its objectives. This proposed amendment is to change the number one priority to Lions Park, Yallakool Road. This would re-order the main priority list to:

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For any information regarding the project, make a comment or raise a concern, please phone 1300 855 985 or email info@bocorockwindfarm. com.au

PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO PLAYGROUND STRATEGY 2010 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2020

PUBLIC NOTICE DRAFT COOMA-MONARO SHIRE DEVELOPMENT CONTROL PLAN 2014

WEATHER PERMITTING THE FOLLOWING WORKS WILL CONTINUE

late March and deliveries will continue while wind turbines are erected.

We are working hard to minimise impacts to residents and businesses along the route during haualge, and maximising the benefits felt locally.

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ATTENTION USERS OF COOMA MONARO SPORTING FACILITIES

Notice is given of the exhibition of draft Cooma-Monaro Shire Development Control Plan 2014.

This Development Control Plan (DCP) has been formulated in response to the legislative requirement that only one DCP may apply to a parcel of land. The DCP provides detailed provisions with respect to development which aims to complement the CoomaMonaro Local Environmental Plan 2013 and assist in the achievement of its aims and objectives.

This Plan applies to the whole of the Cooma-Monaro local government area, and will repeal all current Cooma-Monaro Shire Council DCPs as well as current Yarrowlumla Council DCPs applying to the CoomaMonaro local government area, and Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Shipping Containers Policy.

This Plan supercedes Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Resolution 329 (15 June 1992) regarding building lines, and Resolution 265 (13 August 2007) regarding principles for Rights-of-Ways in Michelago Village.

The aim of this DCP is to provide clarity and guidance regarding Council requirements for specific types of development that in turn will guide applicants in preparing

Local Public Roads Road works will be taking place through February along Springfield and Avon Lake Roads in preparation for oversize and overmass vehicles carrying turbine components. When using these roads please drive with caution and expect minor delays.

Components will be shipped to the Port of Eden, and delivered along Edrom Road, Princes Highway, Imlay Road, the Monaro Highway and Springfield Road to the project site.

The vehicles used to transport components are specially designed to safely transport loads, while minimising impacts to roads. Delivery of the first wind turbine tower sections is anticipated in

Monaro Local Area Command police will be attending Centennial Park at Cooma on Friday the 28 February from 12pm-4.30pm to provide information on safety and security which includes laws governing underage drinking, safe

In accordance with Section 101 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 notice is given of Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s determination of the above Applications/Certificates.

The Public is advised that Section 101 provides that following this notice a period of three (3) months is allowed for the commencement of legal action as to the validity of the consent or certificate, after which the validity of the consent or certificate cannot be questioned in any legal proceedings.

The Applications are available for public inspection, free of charge, at Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office during ordinary office hours.

All intending users for the forthcoming winter season (1 April 2014 to 30 September 2014) are required to book the facilities in advance.

Bookings will only be accepted on Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s application form, available from Cooma Visitorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Centre. All bookings must be lodged at the Cooma Visitorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Centre by close of business Friday 28 March, and all required dates and items should be clearly indicated.

Construction Update Construction of Stage 1 of the Boco Rock Wind Farm is progressing with turbine foundation concrete pours well under way. Pours began in late January and will continue over the coming months.

Each of the 67 foundations requires 280 cubic metres of concrete, and each pour can take up to 8 hours to complete.

Turbine foundation excavations are also continuing, and reinforcing steel is being inserted.

Turbine hardstands also continue to be constructed.

Electrical substation construction also began this year and cable trenching and laying of cables has commenced from the substation.

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 Linda Nicholson 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 ROADS 0447 415 150 RECREATION During Week: 0419 251 926 - Weekend/Public Holidays: 0427 011 144

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Saluting their Service Mature mob beats the heat at Yarrangobilly Caves 2014 marks the centenary of the start of the First World War and April 25, 2015 is the 100th anniversary of the Gallipoli Landing.

One of the most iconic emblems of war remembrance is the red poppy we wear on ANZAC Day and Remembrance Day. The idea of wearing a red poppy for remembrance came from the well-known WW1 poem In Flanders Fields. This poem was written by a Canadian Army doctor who noticed that vivid red poppies were blooming all through the graveyard in which he had recently buried one of his close friends. In Australia, red poppy emblems were first sold by the Returned Soldiers and Sailors Imperial League (now the RSL) in 1921.

These beautiful flowers were first to appear in those dreadful battlegrounds of Northern France and Belgium, places of special significance for Australians – remember Fromelles, VillersBretonneux and Bullecourt in France and Ypres in Belgium where so many Australians and New Zealanders died.

It is said that the red of the poppy led soldiers to believe that their colour came from the blood of their mates which had saturated the soil on which these flowers were growing.

Members of the Jindabyne CWA craft group are busy working on a wonderful project to mark the centenary of the start of the First

World War and the ANZAC landing.

Since October 2013 they have been knitting and crocheting red poppies after the style of the famous red Flanders poppies.

Terry Aiton, a member of the craft group, heard an interview with the founder of a movement called “5000 Poppies” which aims to make 5000 poppies as their contribution to the 2015 Anzac Commemoration in Melbourne.

Terry suggested the idea to her ‘crafty’ colleagues who leapt at the opportunity to take part in such a beautiful symbol of thanks and remembrance.

Terry’s next step was to ask advice from Cath McGraw at Cooma Flowers in Sharp Street, about the most suitable form of wreath to use.

After a moment’s thought, Cath disappeared out the back, came back with a beribboned foam wreath and said “is this what you are after?” It was exactly what Terry had in mind.

Rather than accept any payment, Cath promptly donated the lovely wreath base.

The five regular members of the craft group set out to make as many poppies as there were Snowy River Shire volunteers – about 134.

They have achieved this target already and the wreath will soon be ready for ANZAC day 2014.

On Thursday February 6, Mature Mob, under the guidance of Park Ranger Bernie, set off to inspect the Jillabenan Cave (mobility friendly) at the Yarrangobilly Caves.

All MM members enjoyed the wonderful presence, aura and the colour, as well as the coolness of the Cave which was a stark and refreshing contrast to the warm and dry conditions of the Monaro.

A picnic lunch was enjoyed in the shade of the Park Information Centre. Park Ranger George then presented a very informative and interesting tour of the refurbished historic Caves House

which has been repainted in the original colours and furnished in the décor of the 1920’s-30’s.

MM were delighted to welcome on board the Anglican Parish of Cooma’s new Rector, Rev Lance Lawton and his wife Rosemary.

The next Mature Mob outing is a Tour of the Landfill, Composting and Recycling Facilities and a Horse Demonstration at the Jindabyne Equestrian Resort on Thursday April 3. Contact Heather (6454 4305) for bookings.

Mature Mob is an Initiative of the Anglican Parish of Cooma.

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Snowy River Men visit Snowy Museum Stan Dingeldei On Tuesday February 4 once again the Snowy Men grouped at Berridale and headed by bus for the proposed invasion of Adaminaby for their monthly gathering.

It was a cloudy day with a slight southerly breeze which was very acceptable after a week of extreme heat.

At Adaminaby the Snowy Museum was opened for the men to have a good look around, Tracey a pleasant lady, welcomed everyone and spoke about the museum and what one could see.

A nice morning tea was available with home made delights, tea and coffee.

Geoffrey spoke of the wonderful achievement by the people involved in making the museum possible and a thank you to Tracey for her hospitality.

In the comfortable lounge area people sat and watched a movie all about the Snowy Scheme.

The movie showed the roaring days from beginning to end, 25 years from Adaminaby to Khancoban, the dams, the power stations, the tunneling, the loss of life on both the Tumut and Murray systems, and the

The SR Men at the Snowy Museum at Adaminaby. beginning of multi-cultural Australia, a very good presentation.

After everyone had seen the exhibits and had a good look around it was marching on it was back on the bus for the trip to across the highway to the good old Snow Goose, a Berridale, where after handshakes and goodbyes it well known watering hole, where they put on a nice was farewell till they all meet again. lunch for everyone.

Thank you Lee, another good one.

As conversation slowed down and with time

Inaugural action group meeting Cooma There are more than 200 Amnesty International action groups in Australia and yet another new group is forming in Cooma. An inaugural meeting is being held for residents at the Monaro Family Support Service (meeting room) on 158 Sharp Street, Cooma, on February 25 at 12.30pm. Free.

At this meeting community organiser for the ACT/Southern NSW, Bede Carmody, will talk about how other groups work, current campaigns and answer any questions.

“We are at our most powerful when we stand together for human rights,” Bede said. “Amnesty International is a worldwide movement driven by volunteers. Without passionate, dedicated individuals we would be unable to achieve human rights impact across Australia and the globe.

“If you have a spare few hours a month, you can defend human rights.”

Amnesty International action groups represent Amnesty at a grass-roots level undertaking a wide range of work that individual members and supporters simply could not do on their own.

Right across New South Wales there are thousands of supporters working in different ways to defend human rights.

Amnesty International is, and always has been, heavily reliant upon its local action groups for its strength. Already, Amnesty has established groups in southern NSW including Albury, Braidwood, Batemans Bay,

Moruya, Ulladulla, Bega and Wagga Wagga, which meet regularly and helps to lift the profile of human rights issues within their community.

Whether you want to join the Cooma Action group or volunteer with Amnesty, you can get involved at this meeting and help Amnesty to defend human rights.

Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 4.6 million people committed to defending those who are denied justice or freedom, as set out in the Universal declaration of Human Rights.

For more information contact Bede Carmody on 6202 7501 or bede.carmody@ amnesty.org.au

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Wednesday February 19, 2014

Snowy Kids Playgroup back for 2014

88 Sharp St, Cooma

Ph: 6452 6052 dorathydickens@snowy.net.au

Dorothy Dickens Books & Music has been trading under that name, here in Cooma, for over 10 years. Prior to that the store was known as Hathawayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, and prior to that ...well Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not sure but I do know that the store has existed here under many guises for many, many years. Here at Dorothy Dickens Books and Music we have an exceedingly eclectic mix of preloved books, CDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, records and DVDs. All genres are covered â&#x20AC;&#x201C; science fiction, fantasy, romance, crime and westerns - just to name a few.

I purchased the store in May 2012. It had been a 20 year dream of mine to own a bookshop. I am a librarian by degree so, as you can deduce, books are a great love of mine.

I love their smell (particularly the old ones) and the feel of them in my hand. I love the social connections they create as we as readers discuss the books we love as well as the ones we hate. Many of my customers can attest to the long and sometimes heated conversations we have about books.

If you havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been into Dorothy Dickens Books and Music yet, now would be a great time to do so. If you are not much of reader, it is never too late to start, to discover the wonderful worlds and adventures you never knew existed. You can drop in or call, email or find us on FaceBook. Mention this article and get a 10% discount off any purchase.

Jindabyne Snowy Kids Playgroup is back on again! After our break over the busy Christmas period we are back and looking forward to having loads of fun this coming year.

We ended last year with our annual Christmas Party.

Lots of fun and yummy food was had! We are also planning a morning at the Gaden Trout Hatchery, a water play morning as well as lots of craft and free play.

Last term playgroup members had the opportunity of completing an online survey to help us improve Snowy Kids Playgroup. As a result of this, we will be trialling a new start time for Playgroup this term to Tommy, Bobby and Jamie Olijnyk and Head Chef Adrien from the Jindabyne Bowling Club. better fit in with families who have an older child already at school and recent generous donation of $597 from always welcome! Please bring a piece of for the littlies that have a midday sleep. fruit to share for morning tea â&#x20AC;&#x201C; we hope to their Christmas gingerbread house raffle.

Playgroup will run from 9.30-11.30am.

Playgroup meets every Monday morning see you there!

Playgroup would like to say a HUGE If you would like some more information during school terms from 9.30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 11.30am THANK YOU!!!! to the Jindabyne Bowling at the Jindabyne CWA Hall, Thredbo Tcce please contact Chellie on 0415 664 671 or Club and their head chef Adrien for their (next to the fire station). New members are at snowykids@live.com.au â&#x20AC;&#x153;

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JCS inspire Nicole Parks Local councils join forces

Parks competing in moguls at the Sochi Winter Games.

Winter Olympian Nicole Parks was reduced to tears when a book arrived for her at the athletesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; village in Sochi filled with messages of support from Jindabyne Central School (JCS) students.

The 21-year-old was overcome with emotion as she read about 60 personal letters, messages and drawings from children in her hometown of Jindabyne.

Many of the Year Four students who worked on the book know Parks well, as she was their trampoline coach.

Parks described the messages of support as amazing and said she did not expect to receive anything like it.

She sent an email thanking the JCS students and confessed reading the book had made her cry.

Parks, who finished 15th in the womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s moguls at the Sochi Olympics on the weekend, was also grateful for the messages of support JCS students had posted on the Australian Olympics team page.

Year Three JCS teachers Julia Cane, Julieanne Harrigan and Bronwyn Moncrieff asked their students late last year to write messages or send pictures to Parks.

They were then bound together to create a book and sent to Parks in Sochi. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great way to involve the students in the Winter Olympics and incorporate it into the school curriculum,â&#x20AC;? Ms Cane said.

This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Year Three students are learning about the Winter Olympics as part of their HSIE (Human Society and Its Environment) studies.

At a recent meeting of the Executive High Plains Forms involving Bombala, Snowy River and Cooma Shire Councils, Bombala Mayor, Cr Bob Stewart said Bombala Council was quite comfortable under the existing model, and felt that High Plains Forum should respond to the Government as a united front for the Monaro, looking at the best governance model for the Monaro region.

He would like to see a continuance of the status quo until a detailed audit for the Monaro can be provided to the Councils showing a more efficient and economic benefit outcome. He advocated the continuance and further development of the concept of resource sharing between councils within the Monaro region.

Cooma-Monaro Mayor, Dean Lynch, thought that politically it could be a good thing to â&#x20AC;&#x153;get on the front footâ&#x20AC;? at the High Plains Forum and show that we already share significant resources such as libraries, weeds management WHS/Risk Management, etc. and would like to continue under a trial period.

He suggested that the State Government funds an independent officer/consultant to progress the shared services and then look at comparative options in three yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; time.

The consensus was that there is a need, not only from a community perspective but in terms of cost effective best practice, to progress true resource sharing and quantify the outcome benefits before any proposed Panel amalgamations are contemplated.

Snowy River Shireâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mayor, Mr John Cahill confirmed that resource sharing, on a regional basis, was the obvious path to follow as it maintained the democratic community process with associated governance implications of accountability under the Integrate Planning and Reporting Framework (IP&R) as advocated by the Review Panel.

After extensive discussion, it was agreed that a joint response from the High Plains Forum should be prepared by the three respective General Managers in response to the Government and include, as a guide, the following: â&#x20AC;˘ That HPF believe that the economic and social advantages are greater for the three councils to remain autonomous in governance matters; â&#x20AC;˘ That the desired aspects of the Report, be highlighted e.g. abolishment of the current rate pegging formula etc; â&#x20AC;˘ To highlight what the three Councils need in the long term to be sustainable, in dollar, assets and infrastructure terms; â&#x20AC;˘ That the three Council wish to remain autonomous but will continue to look at areas where they can join best practice efforts, such as planning, LEP, forms, waste management etc; â&#x20AC;˘ To question the recommendation to take grant dollars from FAG and move to an infrastructure fund; â&#x20AC;˘ To include monitory values on all infrastructure backlog; â&#x20AC;˘ Ask for funding to employ an independent person to review and set up systems for resource sharing whilst remaining as individual councils for a trial period of 3 years; and â&#x20AC;˘ That the HPF is satisfied with other recommendations other than the merger.

Local Government ACTs Taskforce Recommendations The Local Government Acts Taskforce recommendations were addressed by HPF. Given that the final Report and its recommendations were not complete, as links with other government Review Reports were not finalised, it was decided that the matter of an appropriate submission would be better handled by the LGNSW who have the necessary legal expertise to represent councils, and possibly SEROC.

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Plus when you buy a property and then there is a new train line, or freeway, or hospital, shops, schools etc. These assets drive up the value of your land, it’s a no brainer. Plus they make your property location a more desirable place to live, pushing up rents and value through demand.

So where are the infrastructure projects, right now?

Located approx. 50 mins from Tuggeranong and 10 mins North of busy Cooma is “Glenview, offering a modern, spacious 4 bedroom home set amongst established country garden and surrounds. 2 bay workshop plus 2 car lockup garage. Additional improvements – visitors sleep-out, stockyards sheds plus excellent bore. 250 acres of open grazing land, suitable for sheep, cattle or horses. “Glenview” – Enjoy having plenty of acres to play all in a central location.

1) Sunshine Coast has a $2.4 Billion hospital plus a lot more.

2) Brighton a Northern Suburb of Perth – New Train line plus a new 60,000 people satellite of Alkimos city of Perth 3) Brisbane – $1.4 Billion Dollar train line, plus hospital and university to be boosted by the opening of the Legacy Tunnel.

4) Adelaide – New train lines and strong medical and education spending.

These are just 4 locations and there is more but the key is where in these locations will give you maximum returns, and where should you avoid?

You need to focus on Infrastructure if you want strong growth, but you also need to buy affordable property in high demand locations with existing infrastructure at the perfect time in the property cycle, with the correct financial structure and make sure the property is built to a high quality.

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RBA holds rates for longest period in 7 years At its first meeting of 2014, the Reserve period of interest rate stability since Bank of Australia (RBA) decided to leave 2007. the cash rate at 2.50 per cent for the Loan Market Director Mark De Martino sixth consecutive month, the longest said the decision to leave rates on hold since August last year, has given the home finance industry the stability to encourage buyers and sellers back to the market.

“Homeowners and buyers of this generation haven’t likely seen a period of interest rates this low for this long. It’s been a very unique time period,” Mr De Martino said.

Mr De Martino said it was still unclear if the next rate cut would be up or down as lenders continued to adjust their fixed rate products in opposite directions.

“For five consecutive meetings

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the RBA has made the right call by watching past rate cuts bring confidence back into the market. As inflation and unemployment numbers continue to make cases for rate movements in either direction, it’s not easy to predict where rates may head next.”

Mr De Martino said that even with six months of rate stability, there was a lots of competition in the marketplace with lenders using other loan products and features to attract and save homeowners money.

“There’s lots of posturing with fixed rates at the moment and with the daily fluctuations of the aussie dollar, we’re seeing competition open up with lenders trying to correctly predict when this interest rate cycle will bottom out,” Mr De Martino said.

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Dwelling finance commitments rise as investors dominate Housing finance commitments climbed slightly higher in December, further highlighting the ongoing strength of the property market.

According to the latest Housing Finance Data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics, the total value of dwelling commitments rose by 0.2% in December 2013.

Investors were wholly responsible for the uptick in home loan approvals, with total investment activity recording a 2.9% lift.

Mortgage Choice spokesperson Jessica Darnbrough said these statistics were largely unsurprising as investors continue to dominate the mortgage market.

“Property values continue to rise as more and more investors look to take their slice of the property market. With rates continuing to hover around record lows and lenders proving they are hungry for business, now is a great time for those with the ability to buy to step onto the property ladder,” she said.

“Investors are seeing opportunity in the current market conditions and are looking to capitalise on rising property

December – climbing from 12.3% in values.”

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“Across the states, the Northern Territory endured the TH biggest drop in owner occupied home loan approvals, falling 16%. Tasmania wasn’t far behind, recording a 7.3% drop in owner occupied dwelling finance commitments, while New South Wales, Western Australia and Queensland recorded falls of 2.2%, 3.7% and 1.8% respectively. Victoria (up 0.1%) and the Australian Capital Territory (up 1.8%) were the only two areas to enjoy a slight Take this fantastic opportunity to purchase a little piece of increase in owner occupied history, this home was purposely built as a residence for the dwelling finance commitments.”

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6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 Movie: Rapid Fire. (2006) (M) 2.00 The Daily Edition. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News At 4. 5.00 Deal Or No Deal. 5.30 Million Dollar Minute.

6.00 News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 My Kitchen Rules.

(PG) Cathy and Anna prepare a meal.

8.45 Winners & Losers.

(PG) Sam suspects a patient is being abused.

9.45 Parenthood. (PG) Max earns the ire of his peers.

11.45 Smash. Return. (PG)

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6.00 Today. 9.00 Mornings.

(PG) 11.00 News. 12.00 Ellen. (PG) 1.00 Canal Road.

(M) 2.00 Extra. 2.30 Alive And Cooking. 3.00 News. 4.15 News. 5.30 Hot Seat.

6.00 WIN News.

7.30 The Block: Fans V Faves. (PG) 8.40 David Blaineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s What Is Magic. (M) Highlights David Blaineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s skills.

9.40 David Blaine: Vertigo. (M) 10.40 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. (M) 11.35 Extra.

12.00 WINâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s All Australian News.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Mornings.

(PG) 11.00 News. 12.00 Ellen. (PG) 1.00 Canal Road.

(M) 2.00 Extra. 2.30 Alive And Cooking. 3.00 News. 4.15 News. 5.30 Hot Seat.

6.00 WIN News.

7.30 The Block: Fans V Faves. (PG) 8.30 The Block: Fans V Faves Unlocked. (PG) Catch up on all the drama of the week.

9.10 Sherlock. Final.

(M) Holmes battles a blackmailer.

11.10 CSI: NY. (M) 12.00 WINâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s All Australian News.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Mornings.

(PG) 11.00 News. 12.00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show.

(PG) 1.00 Canal Road. (M) 2.00 Extra. 2.30 Alive And Cooking. 3.00 News Now. 4.15 News. 5.30 Hot Seat.

6.00 WIN News.

7.30 The Big Bang Theory.

(PG) Bernadette delivers an ultimatum.

8.30 Movie: Just Go With It. (2011) (M) A surgeon convinces his assistant to pose as his soon-to-bedivorced wife in order to cover up a careless lie.

10.50 Movie: The Last Kiss.

(2006) (MA15+)

6.00 Guppies. 6.30 Dora.

7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Mornings. 12.00 Discover Downunder Summer Series.

12.30 The Block: Fans V Faves. 1.40 The Block: Fans V Faves. 2.50 The Block: Fans V Faves. 4.00 The Bottom Line. 4.30 Animal Emergency. 5.00 News.

5.30 Getaway. 6.00 News.

7.00 Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Funniest Home Videos. (PG) 7.30 Rugby League. World Club Challenge. Game 1. Sydney Roosters v Wigan Warriors.

10.00 Movie: The Mechanic.

(2011) (AV15+) 12.00 Movie: Body Snatchers. (1993) (M)

6.00 Guppies. 6.30 Dora.

7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Financial Review. 10.30 Sarah Shark. 11.00 The Block: Fans V Faves. 12.00 Surfing.

Hurley Australian Open.

Highlights. 1.00 Ironman.

Kelloggâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nutri-Grain Series.

Round 6. 4.00 The Block: Fans V Faves. (PG) 5.00 News. 5.30 RBT. (PG) 6.00 News. 6.30 The Block: Fans V Faves. (PG) 7.40 60 Minutes.

8.40 Fat Tony & Co. Premiere. (M) 10.40 Love Child. (M) 11.40 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. (M)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Mornings.

(PG) 11.00 News. 12.00 Ellen. (PG) 1.00 Canal Road.

(M) 2.00 Extra. 2.30 Alive And Cooking. 3.00 News. 4.15 News. 5.30 Hot Seat.

6.00 News.

7.00 WIN News.

7.30 The Block: Fans V Faves. (PG) Hosted by Scott Cam. 8.40 Love Child. (M) Joan makes a powerful enemy at the hospital.

9.40 Movie: Horrible Bosses. (2011) (MA15+) 11.40 Partners. (PG) 12.00 WINâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s All Australian News.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Mornings.

11.00 News. 12.00 Ellen.

(PG) 1.00 Canal Road. (M) 2.00 Extra. 2.30 Alive And Cooking. 3.00 News. 4.15 News. 5.30 Hot Seat.

6.00 News.

7.00 WIN News.

7.30 The Block: Fans V Faves. (PG) 8.40 The Big Bang Theory.

(PG) Sheldon goes home to Texas.

9.40 2 Broke Girls. (M) 10.40 Two And A Half Men. (M) 11.10 Two And A Half Men. (M) 11.40 Weeds. (M) 12.00 WINâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s All Australian News.

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Wednesday February 19, 2014

6.00 Overnight, Day 11.

6.30 Wake Up. 8.30 Studio 10. 10.30 Studio 10 You. 11.00 News. 12.00 Dr Phil.

1.00 The Doctors. 2.00 The Biggest Loser: Challenge Australia. 3.00 Judge Judy.

3.30 Ent. Tonight. 4.00 GCBC. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 News. 6.00 Sochi Tonight.

6.30 The Project. 7.30 The Biggest Loser: Challenge Australia.

8.30 XXII Olympic Winter Games â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sochi 2014.

Evening, Day 12.

10.30 XXII Olympic Winter Games â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sochi 2014.

Late, Day 12.

6.00 Overnight, Day 12.

6.30 Wake Up. 8.30 Studio 10. 10.30 Studio 10 You. 11.00 News. 12.00 Dr Phil.

1.00 The Doctors. 2.00 The Biggest Loser: Challenge Australia. 3.00 Judge Judy.

3.30 Ent. Tonight. 4.00 GCBC. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 News. 6.00 Sochi Tonight.

6.30 The Project. 7.30 The Biggest Loser: Challenge Australia.

8.25 XXII Olympic Winter Games â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sochi 2014.

Evening, Day 13.

10.30 XXII Olympic Winter Games â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sochi 2014.

Late, Day 13.

6.00 Overnight, Day 13.

6.30 Wake Up. 8.30 Studio 10. 10.30 Studio 10 You. 11.00 News. 12.00 Dr Phil.

1.00 The Doctors. 2.00 The Biggest Loser: Challenge Australia. 3.00 Judge Judy.

3.30 Ent. Tonight. 4.00 GCBC. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 News. 6.00 Sochi Tonight.

6.30 The Project. 7.30 The Living Room.

8.25 XXII Olympic Winter Games â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sochi 2014.

Evening, Day 14.

10.30 XXII Olympic Winter Games â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sochi 2014.

Late, Day 14.

6.00 Overnight, Day 14. 6.30 Supreme Cat. 7.30 Escape With ET. 8.30 St10. 10.00 St10: Extra. 11.00 Tour The World. 11.30 Everyday Gourmet. 12.00 The Living Room. 1.00 Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s A Lifestyle TV. 1.30 A Taste Of Travel.

2.00 NBL. Round 19. Perth Wildcats v Melbourne Tigers.

Replay. 4.00 Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Up Downunder? Return. 4.30 Everyday Gourmet. 5.00 News. 6.00 The Simpsons.

Return. 6.30 Natureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Great Events. 7.30 Bondi Vet. 8.30 XXII Olympic Winter Games â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sochi 2014. Evening, Day 15.

10.30 Late, Day 15.

6.00 Overnight, Day 15. 6.30 Hillsong. 7.00 Joseph Prince: New Creation Church. 7.30 GCBC. 8.30 St10. 10.00 St10: Extra. 11.00 Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Up Down Under. 11.30 Everyday Gourmet. 12.00 The Doctors.

1.00 Aust Tour. Perth Track Classic. 2.00 NBL. Round 19. Adelaide 36ers v NZ Breakers. 4.00 Plonk. 5.00 News. 6.00 Have You Been Paying Attention? Return.

6.30 So You Think You Can Dance Australia. 8.30 Elementary. Return. (M) 9.30 Graham Norton. (M) 10.30 XXII Olympic Winter Games â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sochi 2014. Late, Day 16.

6.00 News. 6.30 Wake Up. 8.30 Studio 10. 10.30 Studio 10 You. 11.00 News. 12.00 Dr Phil. 1.00 The Doctors.

2.00 To Be Advised. 4.00 GCBC. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 News.

6.00 Modern Family.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 Modern Family. Return.

8.30 One Life With Daniel Craig. (PG) A celebration of the journey taken by all living things, from the moment they are born to when they reproduce.

10.30 Eyewitness News Late.

11.00 Touch. Return.

6.00 News. 6.30 Wake Up. 8.30 Studio 10. 10.30 Studio 10 You. 11.00 News. 12.00 Dr Phil. 1.00 The Doctors.

2.00 The Living Room.

3.00 Judge Judy. 3.30 Ent. Tonight. 4.00 GCBC. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 News.

6.00 Modern Family.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 The Biggest Loser: Challenge Australia.

8.30 NCIS. Return. (M) The team investigates a hit-and-run.

9.30 NCIS: Los Angeles.

Return. (M) 10.30 Eyewitness News Late.

11.00 Hawaii Five-0. (M)

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Your Prime Time TV Guide

6.00 WorldWatch. 6.30 Soccer. UEFA Champions League. Matchday 7.

Manchester City v Barcelona.

9.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Insight. 2.00 Dateline. 3.00 France 24. 3.30 Al Jazeera.

4.00 Journal. 4.30 PBS News. 5.30 Global Village.

6.00 The Lakes With Rory McGrath. 6.30 World News.

7.30 Indian Ocean With Simon Reeve. (M) 8.35 One Born Every Minute. (M) 9.30 Lilyhammer. (MA15+) 10.25 World News.

11.00 Movie: Gomorrah.

(2008) (AV15+)

6.00 WorldWatch. 6.30 Soccer. UEFA Champions League. Matchday 7.

Arsenal v Bayern Munich.

9.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Madeleine Peyroux: The Blue Room. 2.00 One Born Every Minute USA. Final. (PG) 2.50 Destination Flavour. 3.00 France 24. 3.30 Al Jazeera.

4.00 Journal. 4.30 PBS News.

5.30 Global Village. 6.00 The Lakes. 6.30 World News. 7.30 Mexican Fiesta. 8.00 Gourmet Farmer. 8.30 Italy Unpacked.

(PG) 9.35 Rectify. (M) 10.30 World News. 11.00 UEFA Champions League Highlights.

11.30 Thursday FC.

6.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Food Loversâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Guide. 1.30 Inspector Rex. 2.30 NITV News Week In Review. 3.00 France 24.

3.30 Al Jazeera. 4.00 Journal.

4.30 PBS News. 5.30 Global Village. 6.00 The Lakes With Rory McGrath. 6.30 World News.

7.30 Coast: Life Beyond The Edge.

8.35 The Real White Queen And Her Rivals. (PG) 9.35 The Man Who Saved The World. (PG) 10.30 World News. 11.00 The Feed: Best Stories Of The Week. 11.30 Movie: Desire. (2010) (M)

6.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Sutra.

2.15 New York: 20,000 Trees Under The Skyline. 2.50 The Man Who Shot Beautiful Women. (PG) 3.55 A Season At The Juilliard School New York. 4.30 PBS News. 5.30 A History Of Ancient Britain.

6.30 World News.

7.30 The Return Of The Tiger. (PG) 8.30 Living With The Amish. (PG) The teenagers learn about horses.

9.30 Movie: An Education.

(2009) (M) Carey Mulligan, Peter Sarsgaard.

11.20 Movie: General Nil. (2009) (AV15+)

6.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Al Jazeera. 1.30 Cycling Central. 2.00 Speedweek.

4.00 Football Asia. 4.30 UEFA Champions League Magazine. 5.00 ADbc. (PG) 5.30 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG) 6.30 World News.

7.30 Lost Worlds: Archaeology â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A Secret History: The Power Of The Past.

8.30 Plane Crash.

(PG) Experts stage a plane crash.

9.55 Everything And Nothing.

11.05 Movie: Jacquou Le Croquant. (2007) (M)

6.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Titanic: The Mission. (PG) 1.55 The Last Explorers. (PG) 2.55 Life Is Beautiful. 3.00 France 24. 3.30 Al Jazeera.

4.00 Journal. 4.30 FIFA Futbol Mundial. 5.00 One Man And His Campervan.

Final. 5.30 Global Village.

6.00 The Lakes. 6.30 World News. 7.35 Strip The City.

8.35 Stephen Hawkingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Future Universe. (PG) 9.30 Housos. (MA15+) 10.00 Benidorm Bastards.

(PG) 10.25 World News.

11.00 The World Game.

11.30 Clown. 12.00 Shorts On Screen.

6.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 Turkish News. 1.00 Persons Of Interest. (M) 2.00 The Man Who Saved The World. (PG) 2.55 Life Is Beautiful. 3.00 France 24. 3.30 Al Jazeera.

4.00 Journal. 4.30 PBS News. 5.30 Global Village.

6.00 The Lakes With Rory McGrath. 6.30 World News.

7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? John Howard.

Final. (PG) 8.30 Insight. Presented by Jenny Brockie.

9.30 Dateline.

10.30 World News. 11.00 The Bridge. (M) 12.05 SĂŠrgio. (PG)

RATING ADVICE: (PG) Parental Guidance Recommended (M) Mature Audiences (MA15+) Mature Audiences Only (AV15+) Extreme Adult Violence PLEASE NOTE: Listings are correct at the time of print and are subject to change by the networks.

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Wednesday February 19, 2014

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

7.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 7.30 Seconds From Disaster.

8.20 Would I Lie To You? (PG) 8.35 Don’t Blame Facebook.

9.25 The Trials Of Phoebe Prince. (MA15+) 10.15 Arrested Development. (PG) 10.40 Hard Time. (M)

7.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 7.30 Seconds From Disaster.

8.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 9.00 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL. (PG) 9.30 This Is Littleton.

Premiere. (M) 10.00 The Warehouse Comedy Festival. (M) 1

7.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 7.30 Seconds From Disaster.

8.20 Friday Night Dinner. (PG) 8.45 I’m Having Their Baby. (M) 9.30 My Car Is My Lover.

10.15 Arrested Development. (PG) 10.40 This Is Littleton. (M) 1

7.00 Spicks And Specks.

7.30 Highway Thru Hell. (PG) 8.15 Good Game: Pocket Edition.

8.30 Don’t Blame Facebook.

9.15 Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow. (M) 10.00 The Hollowmen. (PG) 10.30 Arrested Development. (M) 1

7.00 Spicks And Specks.

7.30 The True Story. (PG) 8.15 Video Killed The Radio Star: Artist’s View: The Moody Blues.

8.40 The Human Camera.

9.30 Louis Theroux’s Weird Weekends: UFOs. (M) 10.20 My Car Is My Lover.

11.05 The Trials Of Phoebe Prince. (MA15+) 12.00 Movie: Wake In Fright. (1971) (M)

7.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 7.30 Seconds From Disaster.

8.30 Louis Theroux’s Weird Weekends. (MA15+) 9.20 Hell On Wheels. (PG) 10.00 Arrested Development. (PG) 10.25 The Human Camera.

11.10 Crownies. (M) 12.05 Seconds From Disaster.

7.00 Spicks And Specks.

7.30 Seconds From Disaster.

8.30 Good Game.

9.00 The Checkout.

9.30 Hard Time. Final. (PG) 10.25 Arrested Development. (PG) 10.45 Highway Thru Hell. (PG) 11.35 Crownies. (M)

6.05 Life With Boys.

6.30 Operation Ouch!

7.00 Horrible Histories.

7.30 Star Wars: The Clone Wars. (PG) 8.00 Star Wars: The Clone Wars. (PG) 8.25 My Great Big Adventure. Hosted by Kayne Tremills.

8.45 The Adventures Of Figaro Pho. 9.00 Close.

6.05 Life With Boys.

6.30 Operation Ouch!

7.00 Horrible Histories.

7.30 Star Wars: The Clone Wars. (PG) 8.00 Star Wars: The Clone Wars. (PG) A full-scale revolt embroils Onderon.

8.25 WAC: World Animal Championships.

8.50 The Adventures Of Figaro Pho. 9.00 Close.

6.05 Life With Boys.

6.30 Operation Ouch!

7.00 Horrible Histories.

7.30 Star Wars: The Clone Wars.

8.00 Star Wars: The Clone Wars. (PG) 8.25 Good Game: SP. Presented by Hex, Bajo and robot Darren.

8.50 The Adventures Of Figaro Pho. 9.00 Close.

6.25 M.I. High.

6.50 Stoked.

7.15 Detentionaire.

7.40 Deltora Quest.

The heroes enter a sorceress’ palace.

8.30 Astro Boy. Astro investigates robots that mysteriously start digging.

8.50 The Adventures Of Figaro Pho. Figaro Pho has many phobias.

9.00 Close.

6.20 Spectacular Spider-Man. (PG) 6.45 Iron Man: Armored Adventures.

7.05 The Avengers.

7.30 News On 3.

8.00 Jeopardy. Harry and Lucy run away.

8.50 The Adventures Of Figaro Pho. Figaro undergoes a Nosferatu-style transformation.

9.00 Close.

6.05 Life With Boys.

6.30 Operation Ouch!

7.00 Horrible Histories.

7.30 Star Wars: The Clone Wars. (PG) 8.00 Star Wars: The Clone Wars. (PG) 8.25 My Place. A carobsessed Mike deals with friendship issues.

8.50 The Adventures Of Figaro Pho. 9.00 Close.

6.05 Life With Boys.

6.30 Operation Ouch!

7.00 Horrible Histories.

7.30 Star Wars: The Clone Wars.

8.00 Star Wars: The Clone Wars.

8.25 Chris Humfrey’s Wild Life. Chris deals with a snake with a sore back.

8.50 The Adventures Of Figaro Pho. 9.00 Close.

6.00 Bargain Hunt.

7.00 News.

7.30 Highway Patrol. (PG) 8.00 Crash Investigation Unit. (PG) 8.30 Fantasy Homes

By The Sea. 9.30 Australia’s Best Houses. (PG) 10.00 Britain’s Empty Homes. (PG) 10.40 Homes Under The Hammer.

6.00 Bargain Hunt.

7.00 News.

7.30 Movie: The Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Galaxy. (2005) (PG) Martin Freeman, Mos Def. A man is rescued just before the Earth is demolished.

9.45 Movie: Tremors. (1990) (M) Kevin Bacon, Fred Ward. Strange creatures menace a desert town.

12.00 The Bill. (M)

6.00 Bargain Hunt.

7.00 News.

7.30 Doc Martin. (PG) 8.30 Escape To The Country. Jules Hudson heads to the Lake District with a couple looking for a rural retreat to create a classy bed and breakfast.

9.30 Secret Location. (PG) 10.30 Cowboy Builders. (PG) 11.30 Downsize Me. (PG)

6.00 Neighbours At War. (PG) 6.30 Drug Bust. (PG) 7.00 SCU: Serious Crash Unit. (PG) 7.30 Cities Of The Underworld. (PG) 8.30 A Touch Of Frost.

(M) Frost searches for a missing girl.

10.40 Taggart. (M) 11.40 Secrets Of War. (M)

6.30 Seconds From Disaster: Mount St Helens. (PG) 7.30 Border Patrol: One Day Stay. (PG) 8.00 Wild Vets.

8.30 Escape To The Country. Aled Jones heads to the Vale of White Horse.

10.30 Homes Under The Hammer.

11.45 World’s Toughest Fixes. (PG)

6.00 Bargain Hunt.

7.00 News.

7.30 Mighty Planes: MD DC-10 ORBIS. (PG) 8.30 Mrs Brown’s Boys. (M) A pregnant Maria prepares for motherhood.

9.10 Vicious. (PG) 9.40 Mrs Brown’s Boys. (MA15+) 10.20 Citizen Khan. (PG) 11.45 Between The Lines. (M)

6.00 Bargain Hunt.

7.00 News.

7.30 When Weather Changed History. (PG) 8.30 Air Crash Investigations: Fog Of War. (PG) 9.30 Air Crash Investigations. (PG) 10.40 I Shouldn’t Be Alive. (M) 11.40 Salvage Code Red. (M)

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6.00 Seinfeld. (PG) 6.30 Pimp My Ride. (PG) 7.00 How I Met Your Mother. (PG) 7.30 Pawn Stars. (PG) 8.00 American Restoration. (PG) 8.30 Hardcore Pawn.

(M) Staff start receiving complaints from customers.

9.30 American Pickers. (PG) 11.30 Rude Tube. (M)

6.00 Seinfeld. (PG) 6.30 Pimp My Ride. (PG) 7.00 How I Met Your Mother. (PG) 7.30 Swamp People. (PG) 8.30 Tattoo Nightmares. (M) 9.30 Outback Truckers. (PG) Dion is behind schedule 10.30 America’s Hardest Prisons. (M) 11.30 SportsFan Clubhouse. (PG)

6.30 Movie: Godzilla. (1998) (PG) Matthew Broderick, Jean Reno.

9.30 Movie: Underworld: Awakening. (2012) (AV15+) Kate Beckinsale, Michael Ealy, India Eisley.

A vampire goes in search of her lover, having spent the last decade as a frozen laboratory specimen.

11.30 Operation Repo. (M)

6.00 Horsepower TV. (PG) 6.30 Movie: Dante’s Peak.

(1997) (PG) Pierce Brosnan, Linda Hamilton.

8.50 Movie: Jaws: The Revenge. (1987) (M) Lorraine Gary, Lance Guest.

A widow swears revenge on a man-eating shark which attacked her granddaughter.

10.50 Movie: John Carpenter’s Ghosts Of Mars. (2001) (AV15+)

6.30 Movie: Kung Fu Panda. (2008) (PG) 8.30 Movie: American Pie: The Wedding. (2003) (M) Jason Biggs, Alyson Hannigan. Gathering for a wedding, a group of old friends try to keep the big day secret from one of their former peers.

10.35 Movie: American Pie Presents Beta House.

(2007) (MA15+)

6.00 Seinfeld. (PG) 6.30 Pimp My Ride. (PG) 7.00 How I Met Your Mother. (PG) 7.30 Ultimate MythBuster. (PG) 8.30 Pawn Stars. (PG) 9.30 American Restoration. (PG) 10.30 American Pickers. (PG) 11.30 SportsFan Clubhouse. (PG)

6.00 Seinfeld. (PG) 6.30 Pimp My Ride. (PG) 7.00 How I Met Your Mother. (PG) 7.30 World’s Craziest Fools. (PG) 9.00 American Dad! (M) Steve goes on a hunting trip.

9.30 Family Guy. (M) Peter tries to save the Christmas carnival.

11.00 American Dad! (M)

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6.30 Two And A Half Men. (PG) 7.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 7.30 Two And A Half Men. (PG) 8.30 The Big Bang Theory.

(PG) Raj considers taking a job with Sheldon.

9.30 The Originals.

10.30 Movie: The Final Destination.

(2009) (AV15+)

6.30 Two And A Half Men. (PG) 7.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 7.30 Two And A Half Men. (PG) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 8.30 Movie: xXx: The Next Level. (2005) (M) 10.40 Movie: Final Destination 5.

(2011) (AV15+)

7.20 Movie: A Cinderella Story. (2004) (PG) A teenager, regularly exploited by her cruel stepmother, does her best to attend her high-school prom.

9.20 Movie: Tamara Drewe.

(2010) (M) A journalist returns to her hometown, in the English countryside, to sell her late mother’s house.

11.30 Beware The Batman. (M)

6.30 Movie: Planet 51.

(2009) (PG) After an astronaut lands on a mysterious planet, he discovers it is inhabited by a race of little green aliens.

8.30 Movie: The Matrix Reloaded. (2003) (M) As an army of machines prepares to invade Zion, the survivors pin their hopes on Neo and his fellow rebels.

11.00 The Originals.

8.00 The Middle. (PG) The parents form carpools for school.

8.30 The Big Bang Theory.

(PG) With the rest of the gang off on a desert camping trip, Sheldon plays hero after Penny dislocates her shoulder.

9.30 Movie: Red Riding Hood. (2011) (M) 11.30 Movie: RocknRolla.

(2008) (AV15+)

6.30 Two And A Half Men. (PG) 7.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 7.30 Auction Hunters. (PG) 8.00 Toy Hunter.

8.30 Top Gear. (PG) Guest is actor Benedict Cumberbatch.

9.30 Movie: Payback.

(1999) (AV15+) 11.30 Two And A Half Men. (M)

6.30 Two And A Half Men. (PG) 7.00 The Big Bang Theory.

(PG) Leonard’s mother pays a visit.

7.30 World’s Greatest Daredevils. (PG) 8.30 The Bachelorette. (PG) Hosted by Chris Harrison.

10.30 Sun, Sex And Suspicious Parents. (M) 11.30 Two And A Half Men. (M)

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6.30 Friends. (PG) 7.30 A Current Affair.

8.00 Rapid Response. (PG) 8.30 RPA. (M) A golf fanatic discovers he has a malignant bone tumour after experiencing severe pain in his leg and hip.

9.30 Life Flight. (PG) 10.30 Air Crash Confidential. (M) 11.30 AFP: Australian Federal Police. (M)

6.30 Friends. (PG) 7.00 Friends.

7.30 A Current Affair.

8.00 Customs. (PG) 8.30 Mayday Mayday: Terror On QF32.

(M) Presented by Peter Overton.

9.30 Domestic Blitz. (PG) 10.30 Selling Houses Abroad. (PG) 11.30 Young, Rich And House Hunting. (PG)

6.30 Friends. (PG) 7.30 A Current Affair.

8.00 Antiques Roadshow.

Fiona Bruce visits the Yorkshire Museum in York.

8.30 Movie: Angels & Demons. (2009) (M) Tom Hanks, Ewan McGregor. A professor and physicist race against time to find four kidnapped cardinals.

11.15 Movie: Finding Forrester. (2000) (M)

6.30 Secret Dealers. (PG) 7.30 Antiques Roadshow.

8.30 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. (M) After five people are killed in a small plane crash near the Vegas Strip, the team suspects they are dealing with a case of sabotage.

9.30 CSI: NY. (M) Jo investigates after a sexual offender is freed.

11.30 Prime Suspect. (M)

6.30 Movie: The Illusionist.

(2006) (PG) Edward Norton, Paul Giamatti. A magician must contend with an Austrian prince.

8.45 Movie: The Bodyguard. (1992) (M) Kevin Costner, Whitney Houston. A professional bodyguard falls in love with his latest client, a popular singer-turned-actress.

11.30 Longmire. (M)

6.30 Friends. (PG) 7.30 A Current Affair.

8.00 Rapid Response. (PG) 8.30 What’s Your Emergency? (M) Documents British first responders.

9.30 Embarrassing Bodies: Caerphilly. (M) The doctors head to Caerphilly in Wales.

10.30 Britain’s Fattest Man. (M) 11.30 The Big C. Final. (M)

6.30 Friends. (PG) 7.30 A Current Affair.

8.00 RBT. (PG) Follows breath test patrols around Australia.

8.30 The Amazing 80s.

(M) A look at Madonna’s shocking TV debut.

9.30 Movie: The Devil’s Advocate. (1997) (MA15+) Al Pacino, Keanu Reeves.

A lawyer is hired by a mysterious businessman.

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6.30 XXII Olympic Winter Games – Sochi 2014.

Early Evening, Day 12.

8.30 XXII Olympic Winter Games – Sochi 2014.

Evening, Day 12. Events include: Men’s and Women’s Snowboard, Men’s Alpine, Men’s Ice Hockey, Women’s Curling.

10.30 XXII Olympic Winter Games – Sochi 2014.

Late, Day 12.

6.00 XXII Olympic Winter Games – Sochi 2014.

Early Evening, Day 13.

8.30 XXII Olympic Winter Games – Sochi 2014.

Evening, Day 13. Events include: Men’s Ski Cross, Women’s Curling, and Men’s Nordic.

10.30 XXII Olympic Winter Games – Sochi 2014.

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6.00 XXII Olympic Winter Games – Sochi 2014.

Early Evening, Day 14.

8.30 XXII Olympic Winter Games – Sochi 2014.

Evening, Day 14. Events include: Women’s Ski Cross, Women’s Alpine, and Men’s Curling.

10.30 XXII Olympic Winter Games – Sochi 2014.

Late, Day 14.

6.00 XXII Olympic Winter Games – Sochi 2014.

Early Evening, Day 15.

8.30 XXII Olympic Winter Games – Sochi 2014.

Evening, Day 15. Events include: Men’s and Women’s Slalom, and Women’s Cross Country.

10.30 XXII Olympic Winter Games – Sochi 2014.

Late, Day 15.

6.30 XXII Olympic Winter Games – Sochi 2014.

Early Evening, Day 16.

8.30 XXII Olympic Winter Games – Sochi 2014.

Evening, Day 16.

10.30 XXII Olympic Winter Games – Sochi 2014.

Late, Day 16.

11.30 XXII Olympic Winter Games – Sochi 2014.

Late, Day 16.

6.00 XXII Olympic Winter Games – Sochi 2014.

Evening, Day 16 Encore.

Events include: Men’s Ice Hockey.

8.30 XXII Olympic Winter Games – Sochi 2014: Closing Ceremony.

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7.30 To Be Advised.

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11.30 The Loop. (PG)

6.30 Raymond. (PG) 7.00 The Simpsons. (PG) 8.00 Futurama. (PG) Professor Farnsworth claims responsibility for global warming.

8.30 Movie: A Very Brady Sequel. (1996) (PG) Shelley Long, Gary Cole.

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7.00 Raymond. (PG) 7.30 The Simpsons. (PG) 8.00 Raising Hope. (PG) Sabrina is determined to give Hope a holiday.

8.30 Supernatural. (M) Garth ends up in hospital.

9.30 Death Valley. (AV15+) John-John discovers a family member is a zombie.

10.30 The 4400. (M) 11.30 Craig Ferguson. (PG)

6.30 Neighbours.

7.00 Raymond.

7.30 Rules Of Engagement.

8.30 New Girl. (PG) 9.00 How To Live With Your Parents (For The Rest Of Your Life) (M) 9.30 Snog, Marry, Avoid?

Return. (PG) 10.00 1600 Penn. Premiere.

10.30 Have You Been Paying Attention?

11.00 Fresh Meat. Final.

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6.10 Ninja Warrior. (PG) 6.35 If You Are The One. 7.30 The Feed.

8.00 30 Rock. (PG) 8.30 Movie: Storm Warriors. (2009) (M) Aaron Kwok, Ekin Cheng.

10.30 Soccer. UEFA Champions League.

Matchday 7. Manchester City v Barcelona. From Manchester Stadium, Manchester.

6.10 Ninja Warrior. (PG) 6.35 If You Are The One. 7.30 The Feed. Hosted by Marc Fennell.

8.00 30 Rock. (PG) 8.30 Thursday FC. Soccerbased entertainment show.

9.30 American Weed: Weed Jacked. (M) 10.25 The Feed.

10.55 Comedy Bang!

Bang! (PG) 11.20 The Returned. (M)

6.05 UEFA Europa League Highlights. Highlights from the Europa League competition.

7.00 Soccer. A-League.

Round 20. Central Coast Mariners v Wellington Phoenix. From Central Coast Stadium, Gosford, NSW. 10.05 Bi-Curious Me. (M) 11.00 Orphan Black. (M) 11.50 South Park. (M)

6.15 The Feed: Best Stories Of The Week.

6.45 The Witch Doctor Will See You Now. (PG) 7.40 Bare-Faced Cheek. (PG) 8.40 RuPaul’s Drag Race. (M) 9.30 Vikings. (AV15+) 10.20 Shameless. (M) 11.15 Benidorm Bastards. (PG) 11.40 SOS.

6.00 G * Wars. (PG) 6.55 Iron Chef.

7.40 If You Are The One. Hosted by Meng Fei. 8.35 Russell Howard’s Good News. (M) Hosted by Russell Howard.

9.45 South Park. (M) Cartman takes to the streets as a vigilante.

10.10 Bunk. Final. (PG) 10.40 Movie: Kinyarwanda.

(2011) (M)

6.05 Ninja Warrior. (PG) 6.35 If You Are The One. 7.30 The Feed.

8.00 30 Rock. (PG) 8.30 Life Support. (M) 9.00 Wilfred. (MA15+) 9.30 A-League Highlights Show.

10.30 The Feed.

11.00 Comedy Bang!

Bang! (M) 11.25 Don’t Tell My Mother... (PG)

6.05 Ninja Warrior. (PG) 6.35 If You Are The One. 7.30 The Feed.

8.00 30 Rock. (PG) 8.30 Orphan Black. (M) Sarah’s actions pit the orphans against each other.

9.20 The Returned. (M) 10.20 The Feed.

10.50 Comedy Bang!

Bang! (M) 11.15 Movie: One Last Dance. (2006) (AV15+)

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ABC2 (22)

THURSDAY

ABC3 (23)

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Monaro Utility Dog Clubsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; trial day The Monaro Utility Dog Club held its third very successful Snowy Mountains Yard Dog trial on Saturday February 8, at Jindabyne Equestrian Resort (JER).

A large crowd of interested spectators visited throughout the day to watch this event.

The indoor arena is changed and set up for the event, with the course proving a difficult obstacle for the maiden/novice dogs and their handlers.

Better scoring results for the open class working dogs and their handers, as would be expected, resulting in a close finish for the open final. The club extends its thanks to the owners and staff at JER for their warm, caring and friendly service offered for this event.

Monaro Utility Dog Club would also like to thank its sponsors and supporters for their generous support for this event.

Results: Encourage class 1. Bec Martin, Tiges, 94; 2. Kerira Moroney, Costa, 91;

3. Peter Sutton, Ruby, 85; 4. Ben Johnston, Lucy, 84.

Right: Mat Lucas and Tink go through their paces in the maiden event.

Maiden Class: 1. Mat Lucas, Tink, 85; 2. Adam James, Liz, 84; 3. Nathan Cayfe, Kelly, 84; 4. Peter Sutton, Scamp, 78.

Novice class: 1. Matt Sherwood, Mindy, 179; 2. Chris Sellars, Slim, 177; 3. Nathan Cayfe, Kelly, 172; 4. Stephen Sellars, Moss, 168; 5. Phillip James, Samie, 160.

Above and right: Mindy, trained by Matt Sherwood, has control of her mob of sheep in the novice event, which the partnership won with 19 points.

Open Class: 1. Chris Sellars, Beaver, 192; 2. Nei Lynch, Lil, 189; 3. Kevin Howell, Rambo, 188; 4. Chris Sellars, Bud, 185; U/P Peter Darmody, Butch, 176.

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End of an era- Middle View dispersal sale

Landmarkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rick Power gets the bidding going on the first lots.

The Middle View dispersal sale at Merani Park, Dalgety, last Tuesday marked the end of an era for the Walters family.

The sale came just 12 months after the death of stud principal, Bob Walters, whose passion drove the stud.

Bobâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s widow, Mikala and children Brody and Georgie, were able to put a team together for last Novemberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual ram sale, with good results, but the time had come for hard decisions.

The stud name will be held in trust for 10 years, so that Georgie or Brody can access it if the opportunity arises.

Opening the sale on Tuesday, landmarkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rick Power, paid tribute to the work put into the development of the stud and quality of the stock on offer.

He also paid tribute to Mikala, Brody and Georgie for the work they had done, especially since Bobâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s death.

He said while the sale was a sad day for the Walters family, it was also a

Stud sires and ram lambs were penned for sale inside the big shed at Middle View Stud.

great opportunity for others to access the genetics Bob had worked long and hard on developing.

The sale offered 30 pens of Poll Merino and Merino ewes, one and a half years. The first 12 pens were polls.

Top price of $370 was paid for lot 1, a pen of 25 poll ewes, purchased by Michael Hedger of Snowy Plains.

Lot 2 sold for $350 to Landmark Goulburn, A/c McAlister.

Riverina Livestock Agency paid $350 for lot 26, a pen of Merino ewes.

The ewes grossed $156,325 for 686 head, to average $227.88.

Merino and Poll Merino ram lambs sold to $320.

The 449 ram lambs sold grossed $38,320.

Six lots of semen sold to a top of $2500 and an average of $85.35.

Stud sire sold to a top of $7000 for Poll Merinos and $1750 for Merinos.

Eighteen stud sires grossed $39,600 to average $2050

Yass visitors Thea and Don Phillips caught up with their former neighbours Ray and Margaret Barron of Peak View.

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Blackberry was originally introduced into Australia from Europe for the fruit more than 150 years ago.

Recognised as a Weed of National Significance, Blackberry is both widespread and highly invasive.

STATUS Blackberry is a Class 4 noxious weed in the Cooma-Monaro Shire and must be controlled in accordance with the requirements of the Noxious Weeds Act 1993.

HABITAT Blackberry tends to be restricted to the temperate climates with an annual rainfall of at least 500mm and can occur at any altitude in Australia. It is now considered one of the most important of weeds across Australia due to its invasiveness in both natural and agricultural systems.

Blackberry may be found on the banks of watercourses, wetlands, roadsides, pastures, plantations, forests, bushland and grasslands. Establishment is best achieved in disturbed areas, included those disturbed by fire.

Blackberry favours seasonally moist locations and will grow in sunny and shady positions although in heavy shade plants rarely flower. Blackberry has a biennial growth habit. The majority of biomass is dead material from previous years and in many cases this can lead to

severe fire hazards.

Blackberry thickets provide a harbour for pest animals such as rabbits and foxes which further impact on indigenous flora and fauna. The fruit is a seasonal source of food for birds and pest animals during summer (the plant is dormant over the cooler months) which may aid in blackberry population increases.

CHARACTISTICS Blackberry is a perennial plant with arching and entangling stems that forms thickets up to several meters high. The root system is the only perennial part of the plant. Stems or canes are erect or semi-erect, young canes emerge from buds on the crown each spring and grow very rapidly. These first year canes grow in an arching manner and in autumn as their tips touch the ground, they sprout and produce a new bud that will grow into a

new cane in spring. The fruit is a berry, 1 to 3cm in diameter which changes colour from green to red to black as it ripens which occurs from late December to April.

PREVENTION AND CONTROL Uninfested areas should be kept clear of blackberry. Slashing or removing the live top growth is generally ineffective in killing the crown of established plants.

Chemical and mechanical control are the best options and applies to different stages of growth or time of year.

A dense infestation of Blackberry which become hard and expensive to control

Cooma associated Agents yarded scale 70 cattle and 160 Store Cattle at the February 13 sale.

Scale Cattle were dearer by about 5c to 10c a KG liveweight compared to the last sale with store cattle firm to $20 a head dearer.

QuotationsBULLS MJ & SV Moore (JMC) 1 Poll Hfd Bull 140c 1120kg $1568 MJ & SV Moore (JMC) 1 Bull 120c 840kg $1008 A Luton (MLP) 1 Angus Bull 135c 830kg $1120 COWS GM Stubbs (MLP) 2 Poll Hfd Cows 110c 652kg $717 CD & BM Stuart (MLP) 2 Angus X Cows 110c 622kg $684 MJ & SV Moore (JMC) 1 X Cow 110c 620kg $682 MJ & SV Moore (JMC) 1 Angus X Cow 105c 540kg $567 C Lach (ELD) 2 BB Cows 96c 497kg $477 B Pendergast (ELD) 2 Hfd Cows 90c 480kg $432 STEERS S & L Downie (MLP) 12 Hfd Str Ylg 170c 340kg $578 W & L Umback (MLP) 1 Angus Steer 155c 350kg $543 Alison Rourke (MLP) 3 Angus Steers 140c 525kg $735 S & L Downie (MLP) 13 Angus Steers 150c 369kg $553 C Lach (ELD) 1 Hfd Steer 115c 560kg $644 C Lach (ELD) 1 BB Steer 115c 490kg $563 L & F Suthern (ELD) 1 Hfd Steer 127c 515kg $654 HEIFERS W & L Umback (MLP) 1 Angus Heifer 155c 415kg $643 W & L Umback (MLP) 1 BB Hfr 150c 345kg $517 VEALERS W & L Umback (MLP) 1 MG Hfr 160c 230kg $368 STORES GN Stubbs (MLP) 5 Hfd Cows & Calves, 5 7 6 yrs $685 S & L Downie (MLP) 7 Hfd Steers 1.5 yrs $555 S & L Downie (MLP 11 Hfd Steers 1.5 yrs $445 B Pendergast (ELD 3 BB Steers, Yearlings $430 B Pendergast (ELD 3 Hfd Steers, Yearlings $380 AG & PI Warner (LMK) 7 Poll Hfd Steers $235 AG & PI Warner (LMK) 12 Poll Hfd Heifer $190 The next Cooma Fat and Store Cattle sale is on March 13.

If you require further information, please contact Roger Roach on (02) 6455 1942, email council@cooma.nsw.gov.au or Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s web www.cooma. nsw.gov.au.

When is a dry dam a good dam?

Learn about managing your rainfall. Soils for Life is hosting a Demonstration and Field Day on â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Gunningrahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, near Bombala, on February 20.

Michael Jeffery, Advocate for Soil Health, will provide the keynote address.

The national Soils for Life initiative is actively encouraging farmers to adopt regenerative landscape management practices to help build healthy, productive and profitable landscapes which are more resilient to the impacts of a changing climate.

After identifying leading performance and producing 19 case studies in 2012, Soils for Life is now undertaking a program of demonstration and promotion to encourage

wider adoption of these practices.

Charlie and Anne Maslin of Gunningrah were recognised for their leading regenerative farming practices. The Maslinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s approaches to landscape hydrology and grazing management have delivered a landscape that retains moisture in the soil and supports productive pastures even with reduced rainfall.

On February 20, Soils for Life is holding a Demonstration and Field Day on Gunningrah to showcase these practices and outcomes.

Major General The Honourable Michael Jeffery (Retd), Soils for Life Chairman and National Advocate for Soil Health, will be providing a keynote address on the day.

General Jeffery said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Healthy landscapes rely on the carefully integrated management of the soils, our water and a biodiversity of vegetation. The health of any one of these components relies on the good health of the other two. The Maslinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s story and our other case studies clearly bring this important point to the fore - and demonstrate the multitude of benefits that can be achieved.â&#x20AC;?

Charlie said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;In our area, the annual precipitation over the last 160 years has an average just over 600mm. The range within which the average comprises goes from a low of 250mm to a high of 1200mm. It is this variability, both within and between years, which causes the problems for farmers

planning ahead.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;We realised that while we couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t influence how much rain falls, we could choose how to manage the rain we were lucky enough to receive.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;We thought that the changes resulting from the grazing and stream interventions would have been slow, and maybe not noticeable to the eye for some time. This couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have been further from what happened on all fronts.â&#x20AC;?

Event details (media welcome): Soils for Life Field Day Managing Rainfall: A Good Dam is a Dry One, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Gunningrahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, Bombala Date: Thursday 20 February Time: 8:30am to 3:30pm

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CONGRATULATIONS TO ROTARY MEMBERS Cooma Rotary Club is very proud of their members Ken Dane who was awarded “Citizen of the Year” and Dugald Mitchell for Community Service Group who obtained the Dialysis Centre here in Cooma.

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Claire’s Carousel TRIBUTE TO FRASER Fraser Watson passed away on January 20 after battling cancer for 12 months.

Fraser taught at the TAFE College, Cooma and many of his Automotive students still stay in touch.

Fraser enjoyed being a member of the Masons and was always willing and generous to contribute to community fundraisers.

He leaves behind his wife Marilyn, two sons and two daughters and four grandchildren He will be missed. May you Rest in Peace Fraser.

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VISITORS ENJOYING COOMA AND SURROUNDS The last two weeks saw many visitors to Cooma and from all reports enjoyed our area.

I spoke to Phil Munoz from Kingaroy, Queensland who was delighted with seeing Kosciuszko and the surrounding scenery.

Other visitors from Mt Isa explored the “Discovery Centre” and being engineers enjoyed every moment of the film and all relevant information.

They also enjoyed a motoring trip to Berridale and Eucumbene.

INVITE FROM CWA BREDBO Committee CWA Berridale invite you to their markets on Sunday February 23 from 9am to 3pm.

These markets are held in the Berridale Hall and you will find a variety of stalls.

Meet up with friends and INVITATION enjoy morning tea and lunch, It’s the second annual as well as assisting the CWA Thredbo Fly Fishing Expo to who do such extensive be held Friday 21, Saturday community work.

22 and Sunday 23 February at Thredbo.

LOOK GOOD, FEEL The hosts are Craig Daly BETTER and Matt Howell who will The next LGFB workshop welcome you at 7.30pm in will be at the Cooma hospital the Thredbo Alpine Hotel education centre at 10am Lounge. (cuppa from 9.30am) on Basic and advanced Monday February 24. demonstrations continue for Bookings are essential the rest of the weekend. phone 1800650960

Cooma Squash report Round two of the A Grade Squash saw a full roll-up and was the scene of intense competition on Tuesday night.

Jan Wassink (Paul Dyball Builders) has cemented his place on Tuesday nights since moving up from B Grade not long ago.

He was pitted against Luke Abraham (Hydaulinks) in a tight A4 clash.

Abraham, who has struggled with injury over the last 12 months, led from the front with a powerful 9-5 win in the first game – driven by a desire to punish the selectors for his demotion to fourth position.

A somewhat dazed Wassink, through a combination of relentless chasing and stretching surprised Abraham taking the second 9-2 and looked like cleaning up with a 9-3 win in the third.

Game four was much closer with Abraham tightening and shortening his drives making the bounce off the back wall a much less frequent option and denying Wassink an easy win.

Wassink responded with increased use of unorthodox crosscourt reverse backhand boasts, holding Abraham to 6 all for a number of serves.

Some lucky nicks saw Abraham push on to take the game 9-6 setting up a fifth set decider.

Wassink hit the front early, moving to a 6-3 lead with tremendous running and shot making and was able to survive a late comeback to take the game 9-5 and the match 3-2.

Squash was the winner!

Ian Corby (Hydraulinks) was still smarting over his loss to Matthew Nader (Paul Dyball Builders) last week – so turned the tables this week in a long match, winning 3-1 this time.

Peter Luk (who gets around the court like a rabbit) and Brad Constance won their games for Hydraulinks against Gerard Mackay and Trinity Maat (Paul Dyball Builders) thus giving their team a 12-4 win.

Susan Walters, who has been undefeated for some time, met

her match playing Stuart Wood (Snowy Hydro) and went down in four. However Darcy Clayton, playing for Susan’s team Mark Kenmir & Co, gave Leanne Kent (Snowy Hydro) a sound drubbing and got some points for the team.

Hillross had a better night, with Tony Sergo, Darrell Gaukroger and Jason Harris winning their matches against Chris Tame, Alex Corby and Alex Childs – all playing for Cooma Trophy and Gifts.

Aaron Pottage (Monaro Discount Tyres) is a new player to watch as he had a convincing win against another upcoming youngster Sam Sergo (Kleven Spain).

Both these players will be the players of the future.

Team results were as follows: Monaro Discount Tyres 11 def Kleven Spain 5; Snowy Hydro 11 def Mark Kenmir and Co. 5; Hydraulinks 12 def Paul Dyball Builders 4; Hillross 11 def Cooma Trophy and Gifts 4.

Touch football semi final times The times and draw for tomorrow night’s touch football semi finals are as follows: Mixed Comp 6.Oo The Filth Vs Brown Eyes 6.Oo Hasbeans Vs Das It Mane 6.Oo Main Street Vs Gringo’s 6.30 Slick Nips Vs Rat Bags 6.30 Bye Vs Alpine Motor Group 6.30 The Untouchables Vs Rhythm

Mens Comp 7.00 Alpine Red Devils 7.00 The Filth 7.30 Landmark 7.30 Fat Jimmy’S

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Raising an Olympian Continued from page 36...

Marion said Torah would like to do something different, explore her musical talents and perhaps find a voice coach.

She said Torah is keen to further her education as well.

Torah has had her fair share of injuries during her career, but her recent form before Christmas had her in top, winning form.

Last week Torah tried to win consecutive Olympic gold medals in her favourite discipline, the half pipe.

Marion said Torah was at a low point, feeling very sad for friends who had just lost a baby.

She said she and other ‘energy workers’ from around the world joined forces and lifted Torah.

Her dream rested on her second run after she crashed in her first attempt.

It was similar to 2010, when Torah left her best to last to claim gold.

However, last week, it was not to be and Torah settled for second place and the silver medal.

But her instructions to the folks back home were to keep dancing – and so they have.

Her sister Rowena, a 2002 Winter Olympian, is keeping the dance party going until tomorrow.

Torah had a remarkable Olympics – the only female competitor to contest three separate events, slopestyle, half pipe and border cross.

To qualify for all three was an incredible feat in itself.

In slopestyle, Torah finished seventh, with a best score of 66.25 points, with winner Jamie Anderson for the USA

clocking a best of 95.25.

In the halfpipe, Torah crashed out in her first run, scoring only 58.25, but pulled back in her second, with a 91.50, only 0.25 points behind winner Kaitlyn Farrington of the USA. The border cross, which to the layman looks like a free-for-all on snowboards, saw Torah and fellow Australian Belle Brockhoff competing in the same quarter final.

Torah crashed out and Belle went on to the semis, where she appeared to be clipped by two other racers and also crashed out.

Torah finished in 20th place while Belle placed eighth.

So, now her 2014 Olympics campaign has finished, Torah’s mum is glad she has finished “with no more injuries”.

Other locals Other locals who competed at Sochi included Jindabyne’s Russ Henshaw, Berridale’s Alex Almoukov, Callum and Aimee Watson.

Russ had viewers on the edge of their seats as he contested slopstyle, finsining in 11th place with a score of 80.40.

Alex finished 73rd in the 10km sprint (biathlon) and 45th in the 20km individual.

Callum Watson compted in crosscountry skiing, placing 60th in the skiathlon, 85th in the sprint and 75th in the 15km classic.

His sister Aimee placed 63rd in the 10km cross-country women’s classic.

Sami Kennedy-Sim will contest the ski-cross on Friday.

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Nimmitabel Show results Needlework Section A 3. Cross stitch Aida cloth: 1& 2.

Norm Ingram 4. Cross Stitch any other Fabric: 1. Debra Graham 10. Any Crocheted article table linen (cotton): 1.& 2. Sister Bernadette, HC Nancy Groves 11.

Patchwork handmade machine quilted: 1. Sue Fietz 13. Patchwork, machine made, professionally quilted: 1.

Rose Nightingale, 2. Rae Blyton 15. Patchwork machine made hand quilted: 2. Marcia McGinn, HC Marcia McGinn 18. Wall Hanging: 1. Cheryl Geale 20. Bag decorative any work: 1.

Sue Fietz, 2. Debra Graham Section B 25. Any Crocheted garment wool, synthetic: 1& 2.

Nancy Groves 26.Knitted garment fine 5ply & under: 1. Debra Graham 27.Knitted garment heavy over 5ply: 1. Debra Graham 28. Rug knitted or crocheted: 1.

Debra Graham 29.Knitted Article Mohair: 1& 2.

Heather Rowatt, HC Liz Hroda 30.Any article not in schedule fine 5ply & under: 1.Debra Graham, 2. Nancy Groves Best article in wool classes 2231: Debra Graham Under 12 years 35. Article of sewing Machine Made: 1 & 2. Ivana Groves 36. Novelty Article: 1. Ivana Groves 12 years and Under 16 Years 40. Knitted Article: 1. Harrison Pond 42. Article of Sewing Machine made: 1. James Groves, HC Hannah Pond 46. Bag any work: HC Hannah Pond 47. Cushion any work: Equal 2.

James Groves & Emily Blyton Best Exhibit classes 34-50: Ivana Groves Best Exhibit 12 yrs & Under 16: Harrison Pond Best Exhibit Article of Sewing Children’s section: James Groves Most Successful Exhibitor in Section A: Debra Graham Best Exhibit in Section A: Debra Graham Best Patchwork in Show: Rose Nightingale Best Exhibit in Section B: Debra Graham Most Successful Exhibitor in Section B: Debra Graham Arts and Crafts 1. Art Work any medium: 1.

Peggy Stewart, 2. Nancy Groves 10. Any Craft not mentioned: 1.

Hamish Jardine, 2. Heather Rowatt 12. HandMade or Machine made Teddy Bear: 1. Nancy Groves Best Exhibit: Peggy Stewart High School Section 16. Any Painting any Medium: 1.Laurie walker, 2. James Groves 17. Computer generated Art: 1.

James Groves, HC James Groves 20. Item from Recycled material ( wood or ther): 1. James Groves Special Prize Classes 14-22: James Groves

Primary School Section 23. Origami: 1. Joshua Groves 24. Any cardboard or paper mache item: 1. Cassidy Cook, 2. Joshua Groves 25. Toy any medium: 1. Isobel Walker, 2. Joshua Groves 26. Art Work Any Medium: 1.

Ivana Groves, 2 Joshua Groves.

28. Computer generated art any medium: 1. Ivana Groves 29. Any article not mentioned: 1.

Brooke Kobold, Equal 2.

Lily Jardine 31. Item from Recycled Material ( wood or other ): 1.

Cassidy Cook Lego Section 32. 6yrs and under: 2.

Dash Cook 33. 6yrs to 10yrs: 1.

Charlie Fleming, 2. Ivana Groves 34. Over 10yrs & under 16yrs: 2. James Groves Special Prize Class 33: Charlie Fleming Special Prize classes 2331: Brooke Kobold Most Successful Exhibitor Overall School Sections: James Groves

1485 & 17144, 2. YPMA 1107 & 306, 3. Denny 3015 & 3346 11. Three Animals 1 must be a buck 12 months and over: 1.YPMA, 2.Gorrie, 3. Denny 12. Two Does same sire 12 months and over: 1.YPMA 631 & 601 13. Two Kids under 12 months: 1.YPMA 306 & 303, 2.

Denny 3355 & 3312, 3. Denny 3321 & 3346 Champion Doe: YPMA 114

Wool Classes Unhoused Classes 1. Superfine Wool Fleece: 1. & 2. J & E Fletcher 2. Fine Wool Fleece: 1.J &J Alcock, 2. IJ & BR Blyton 3. Fine/ Medium Fleece: 1.

M Green, 2. J & J Alcock 4. Medium Wool Fleece: 1. DA & S Litchfield , 2. C Parkes 6. Best Exhibit of Fleeces same spinning quality: 1. I J & BR Blyton, 2. M Green Champion Commercial Fleece: J & J Alcock Champion Unhoused Fleece: J & J Alcock Champion Merino Fleece of the Show: J & J Alcock Champion First Cross Commercial Quality Fleece: Christine Parkes Angoras Open Classes 1. Doe kid under 12 months: 1. YPMA 303, 2.

YPMA 305, 3. YPMA 306 2. Doe 12 months and under 2 years: 1. YPMA 231, 2.

YPMA 644, 3. Gorrie 1711 3. Doe 2 years and under 3 years: 1. YPMA 114 4. Doe 3 years and over: 1.

YPMA 070, 2. Gorrie 1283, 3.

Bell 865 5. Buck kid under 12 months: 1.

YPMA 316, 2. Gorrie 1757, 3. Denny 3355 6. Buck 12 months and under 2 years: 1. Gorrie 1717, 2.

YPMA 269,3. YMPA 212 7. Buck 2 years and under 3 years: 1. Gorrie 1495, 2.

Gorrie 1485, 3. YPMA 1107 8. Buck 3 years and over: 1.

Denny 3015 Group Classes Restricted 9. Doe and progeny: 1. YPMA 114 & 306, 2. Gorrie 1283 & 1757, 3. Denny 3220 & 2068 10. Buck and progeny: 1.Gorrie

Reserve Champion Doe: YPMA 070 Champion Buck: Gorrie 1717 Reserve Champion Buck: Gorrie 1495 Supreme Champion Angora Exhibit: Gorrie 1717 Mohair Classes 14. 2kg kid: 1.YPMA 268, 2.

YPMA 244, 3. YPMA 243 15. 3kg Young Angora: 1. Gorrie 1475, 2. YPMA1070, 3. Gorrie1527 16. 3kg Adult: 1. Gorrie 1485 Champion Mohair Fleece: Gorrie 1485 Vintage Cars Champion. Henry Peterson 1930 Buick Coupe 1.Keven Burke 1936 Chev Ute, 2. Kris Hagstrom 1966 HR Sedan Vintage Machinery Champion. Tim Golby 1956 International Dozer,1. Paul Pullin Bega 1914 Bradford, 2.

Wade Doyle South Pambula 1947 Sundail Poddy Calf Ride Under 12 Years: 1. Ivana Groves 3.8, 2. Dan French 3.3, 3. Kayla Fleming 2.8 12yrs& under 15 yrs: 1. Clayton Miners 5.10, 2. Jayden Miners 4.03, 3. Kiowa Beck 3.3 Chain Saw Events 1. Open Race Supplied Saw: 1.

Ashley King, 2. Con Wassink, 3. B Potter 2. Ladies Race: 1.

Maryanne Robinson, 2.

Lynette Potter, 3. Rhonda McCarthy 3. Disc Stacking: 1. Con Wassink, 2. B Potter, 3.

Charlie McViety 4. Farmers Race: 1.

Charlie McViety, 2. Ross Rixon, 3.

Maryanne Robinson 5. Teams Post Rip: 1.

Con Wassink & Charlie McViety, 2. Ross Rixon & Ashley King, 3. B Potter & Danny ( Blue ) Drayton Horses Ring 1 Showjumping 1. Nimmitabel Show Society Cross Rails: Dan French 57.41, Jack Clarke 59.30, Maddie Stott 60.18, Jack Crispin 64.65, Sarah Dreverman 65.32, Tom Constance 66.09, Tom Constance 66.94 2. TPC Horses 45cm Table AM7: 1. Rebecca Brust, Zoe; 2. Brooke Kobold, Thomas; 3. Sarah Dreverman, Dudley; 4.

Sue West, Cody; 5. Emily Rawson,Trixie. 3. Alpine Electrical 70cm Table AM7: 1. Sigi Schneider, Jasper; 2. Lane Clarke, Teddy Bear; 3. Natalie Melis, Moonlight; 4.

Jessica Clarke, GH Rambo; 5. Sigi Schneider, Toby.

4. John & Jackie Flower Giraween Performance Horses 90cm Table AM7: 1.Tom Otton, Blackie; 2. Sigi Schneider, Jasper; 3. Riley Wyman, Jim; 4. Caitlin Johnson, That’s Tops; 5. Natalie Melis, Moonlight.

5. Monaro Truck & Machinery 105cm less than 16 points Table AM7: 1.Brett Clarke, Our Top Pocket; 2.Alex Smith, Dutch Honey; 3.Tom Otton, Tullamore; 4.Lane Clarke, GH Whiskey Girl; 5.Riley Whyman, Benny.

6. Elgas Ltd 115cm less than 40 points Table AM7: 1.Alex Smith, Dutch Honey; 2.John Flower, Clapton.

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Snowliner Coaches /Melray Meats Open 120cm Table AM7: 1. Brett Clarke, GH Blossoms Little Brother ; 2.Lane Clarke, GH Tiger Lily ; 3.Tom Otton, Sunday Thrill ; 4. John Flower, Clapton; 5. Lane Clarke, Burnbrook Jumbuck. 8. Summit Smash Repairs Open 120cm Table A2: 1.Brett Clarke, GH Tiger Lily; 2.Lane Clarke, GH Tiger Lily; 3.

Tom Otton, Kallenia Spooks; 4.

Lane Clarke, Burnbrook Jumbuck;

9. Senior Six Bar: 1. Brett Clarke, Duke, 1. Lane Clarke, Jumbuck; 3.

Brett Clarke, Top Pocket; 3. Stuart Smith, Des. 10. Junior Six Bar: 1.

Jess Clarke, Rambo; 1. Brooke Kobold, Thomas; 1. Ellie Grant, Mick; 4. Alex Smith, Dodge; 4. Taya Evans, Tucker; 4. Taya Evans, No Mans; 4. Riley Whyman, Benny.

Ring 2 10. Led Coloured Mare: 1.

Tarragon Park Gabrielle, Ella Cowgill; 2. Mila’s Little Mayhem, Chloe Campbell; 3. Chloe, Jaimie Farrell.

11. Led coloured gelding: 1.Avlon Moonlight, Toni Wallace; 2. Dudley, Worth & Dreverman Family; 3.

Birdwood Braveheart, Douglas Family.

12. Led any other breed: 1.Aloha Federa, Clare Buckley; 2. Avlon Moonlight, Toni Wallace; 3.Tarragon Park Gabrielle, Ella Cowgill.

13. Led Whaler any gelding: 1.Talara Alpha Limerick, Snowy Walers; 2. Snowy Silver Arch, Natalie Channell; 3.

Snowy Chessham, David Sizmur 14. Champion Led Horse: Aloha Federa, Clare Buckley Reserve Champion Led Horse: Avlon Moonlight, Toni Wallace Funkana Ring 15. Handler 10yrs and under: 1. Jamie Farrell, Chloe; 2. Lisa Haylock, Crawford; 3. Dusty Rose Douglas, Birdwood Braveheart; 16. Handler over 10yrs under 13yrs: 1. Kate Durrant- Curtis Mondisco Park Jaggar; 2. Brooke Kobold, Thomas; Equal 3. Emily Rawson, Trixie, Jessica Jauncey, Cosmo.

17. Handler over 13yrs under 15yrs: 1. Morgan Durrant Curtis, Lord Dudley; 2. Kiana Swain, Tycoon; 3. Lavinia Evans, Obama.

18. Champion Handler: Jamie Farrell, Chloe.

Reserve Champion Handler: Morgan Durrant-Curtis, Lord Dudley.

19. Novice rider under 7yrs (may be Led): 1. Tom Wyman, Buttercup; 2. Dakota Emerton, Harry; 2.

Claire Breust, Zoe; 3. Dusty Rose Douglas, Birdwood Braveheart; 3.

Ashleigh Whyman, Tim Tam; 20. Novice rider 7yrs under 9yrs(may be led): 1. Carlie French, Miss Drover; 1. Molly Norris, Casper; 2. Zoe Grant, Sweety; 3.

Jack Kleven, Max. 21. Novice rider 9yrs under 11yrs: 1. Lisa Haylock, Crawford; 2.

Jaimie Farrell, Chloe; 3. Jess Norris, Tambo.

22. Novice rider 11yrs under 13yrs: 1. Jess Jauncey, Cosmo.

23. Novice rider 13yrs under 15yrs: Ellie Grant, Mick; 2. Brooke Hampson, Batman; 3. Chloe Coffey, Sonic; 3. Kiana Swain, Tycoon.

24. Champion Novice rider: Ellie Grant.

Reserve Champion Novice Rider: Carlie French & Brooke Hampson.

Mounts Suited to a Beginner Rider 33. Rider 8 Yrs and Under: 1.

Jazman Constance, 2. Dekota Emerton, 3. Courtney Kobold.

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Nimmitabel Show results 34. Rider 10 Yrs and Under: 1.

Lisa Haylock; 2.Jaimie Farrell.

35. Rider 12 and under: 1.

Brooke Kobold.

36. Rider 15 and under: 1. Livinia Evans; 2. Kiana Swain, 3.Geneva Guy. 37. Champion Rider: Lisa Haylock Reserve Champion Rider: Livinia Evans 38. Pleasure Pony: 1. Tycoon, Kiana Swain; 2. Chloe, Jamie Farrell; 3. Casper, Molly Norris; 39. Pleasure Galloway: 1. Banjo, Lilly Johnson; 2. Crawford, Lisa Haylock; 3. Tambo, Molly Norris, 4.

Cosmo, Jess Jauncey 40. Pleasure Hack: 1. Batman, Brook Hampson; 2. Mick, Ellie Grant; 3. Thomas, Brooke Kobold.

41. Champion Pleasure Mount: Tycoon, Kiana Swain.

Reserve Champion Pleasure Pony: Batman, Brook Hampson.

Western Bending 10 Yrs and Under: 1. Maddie Stott, 29.23; 2. Maddie Stott, 30.00; 2. Lisa Haylock, 30.00, Lilly Jauncey, 31.06 Western Bending 11 Yrs under 15: 1. Brooke Hampson, 22.35; 2.

Jane Fitzgerald, 26.95; 3. Brooke Kobold, 28.36; Bending 10 yrs & under: 1. Lisa Haylock, 16.68; 2. Maddie Stott, 18.28; 3. Maddie Stott 18.38.

Bending 11 yrs & under 15: 1.Jessie McMahon,12.45; 2.Jane Fitzgerald, 13.81; 3. Brooke Kobold, 16.01; Barrel race 10 yrs & under: 1. Jack Crispin, 26.36; 2. Lisa Haylock, 28.00; 3. Lilly Jauncey, 29.40.

Barrel race 11yrs & under 15:1.

Jane Fitzgerald,18.25; 2. Brooke Hampson, 18.53.

3.

Jessie McMahon, 20.40.

RING 3 50. Novice Hack over 15hh: 1. Perfect Poison, A Stoddard; 2. Henry, K McDonald, 3.

Attenborough, R Harnas; 51. Hack 15.2hh & n/e 16hh: 1. Jimmy Choo, Indya Povey: 2.

Limerick XL, Michelle Balaz, 3.

Hollywood, Michelle Tomasi.

52. Hack 15hh & n/e 15.2hh: 1.

Jirrima Yasmin; Kristin Whiting, 2.

Spring Creek Pattern, Anita Walder: 3. Bayview Toy Boy, Sally Slater.

53. Hack 16hh & over: 1.

Picasso,Taelar Williams, 2. Wicked Red, Sally Slater, 3. Henry, Kelsey McDonald; 54. Hack ridden by child under 17: 1. Lord Dudley, Morgan DurrantCurtis, 2. Henry, Kelsey McDonald.

55. Hack ridden by adult 17 & over: 1.Limerick-XL, Michelle Balaz; 2. Perfect Poison, A Stoddard; 3. Karizmah Hollywood, Michelle Tomasi; 56. Champion Hack: Jimmy Choo, Indya Povey Reserve Champion Hack: Limerick XL, Michelle Balaz.

57. Novice Pony Hack: 1. Sydney, Brldgett Stott 59. Pony Hack 12hh n/e 13hh: 1. Argyl Royal Cover, Ella Cowgill; 2. Radford Lodge Monet, Douglas Family; 3. Chloe, Jaimie Farrell 60. Pony Hack 13hh n/e 14hh: 1. Western Park Crusader, Douglas Family, 2. Little Paddocks Allegro, Ella Cowgill, 3. Jag, Kate DurrantCurtis.

61. Pony Hack ridden by child under 17yrs: 1. Western Park Crusade, Douglas Family, 2. Little Paddocks Allegro, Ella Cowgill, 3.

Radford Lodge Monet.

63. Champion Pony Hack: Argyle Royal Cover, Ella Cowgill Reserve Champion Pony hack: Western Park Crusader, Douglas Family 64. Novice Galloway Hack: 1. Trincada Mr Hansen, Maggie Keegan, 2. Eddie, Maddie Stott, 3. Trixy, Emily Rawson, 66. Galloway hack 14.2 n/e 15hh: 1. Lavuka Jackpot, Nichol Whitby; 2. DP Onyx, Sarah Dreverman; 67. Galloway hack ridden by child under 17: 1. Lavuka Jackpot, Tayla Wilson; 2.

Eddie, Maddie Stott 68.

Gallaway Hack ridden by adult over 17yrs: 1. Rathaven Criterion, R Harnas; 2. DP Onix, Sarah Dreverman, 3. Trincada Mr Hansen, Maggie Keegan 69. Champion Galloway Hack: Lavuka Jackpot, Nicole Whitby; Reserve Champion Galloway Hack: DP Onix, Sarah Dreverman.

70. a. Novice Show Hunter Hack: 1. Heza Ransom, Michelle Suthern, 2. PPP Skipity, Sally Weston, 3.

Dudley, Sarah Dreverman.

70. b: Show Hunter Hack n/e 14hh: 1. Tarragon Park Gabrielle, Ella Cowgill; 2. Tarragon Park Jingle, Molly Britton; 3. Molly, Shelley Kleven.

71. Show Hunter Hack 14hh n/e 15hh: 1. Gentry Park Nugget , Kim Kleven; 2.Wadbilliga Major Impact, Emma Donnelly; 3. Tayco Nimbus, Alison Cox. 72. Show Hunter Hack 15hh n/e 16hh: 1. Aloha Federa, Clare Buckley; 2. PPP Skippity, Sally Weston; 3. Nightlife, Dannielle Kelley; 73. Show Hunter Hack 16hh & over: 1. Shakira LP, Troy Wilson; 2.

Tower of Pisa, Kristen Whiting; 3.

Cold Play, Jackie Schofield.

74. Show Hunter hack rider under 17 yrs: 1. Shakira LP,Tayla Wilson; 2. Tarragon Park Gabrielle, Ella Cowgill; 3. Kylandia Maxwell, Abby Douch; 75. Show Hunter Hack rider over 17 yrs: 1. Gentry Park Nuggett, Kim Kleven; 2. Tayco Nimbus, Alison Cox; 3. Wadbilliga Major Impact, Emma Donnelly.

76. Champion Show Hunter Hack: Shakira LP, Troy Wilson Reserve Champion Show Hunter Hack: Gentry Park Nuggett, Kim Kleven,.

77. Supreme Champion Hack Of Show: Shakira LP, Troy Wilson 78. Girl or Boy rider under 7 yrs: 1.Tom Whyman; 2.Ashley Wyman 79. Girl or Boy rider 7yrs & under 9: Abby Douch; 2. Courtney Kobold; 80. Girl or Boy rider 9yrs & under 12: 1. Ella Cowgill; 2. Shelley Kleven, 3. Brooke Kobold 81. Champion Junior Rider: Ella Cowgill.

Reserve Champion Junior Rider: Abby Douch.

82. Girl or Boy rider 12 yrs & under 15: 1. Tayla Wilson, 83. Girl or Boy rider 15 yrs & under 17: 1. Molly Britton, 2.

Sabrina Mower 84. Champion Senor Rider: Tayla Wilson.

Reserve Champion Senior Rider: Molly Britton.

85. Gentleman rider 17 yrs & under 21: 1. Troy Wilson, Shakira L D; 87. Champion Gentleman Rider: Troy Wilson, Shakira L D 88. Lady rider 17 Yrs & under 21: 1. Samantha Wall, 2. Danielle Kelley, 3. Samantha Cassilles 89. Lady rider 21 Yrs & over: 1. A Stoddard; 2. Kim Kleven, 3.

Michelle Balaz 90. Champion Lady Rider: Samantha Wall.

Reserve Champion Lady Rider: A Stoddard.

Ring 4 91. Led Pony under12hh:1.

Arbon Moonlight, Emily Neilson.

92. Led Pony 12hh under 13hh: 1. Radford Lodge Monet. Douglas Family 93. Led pony 13hh under 14hh: 1. Western Park Crusade, Douglas Family; 2. Birdwood Braveheart, Douglas Family; 3. Mondisco Park Jagger, Kate Durrant-Curtis.

94. Champion led Pony: Western Park Crusade, Douglas Family Reserve Champion Led Pony: Birdwood Braveheart, Douglas Family 96. Led Galloway 14.2hh under 15hh: 1. DP Onyx Deverman Family;, 2. Lavuka Jackpot, Nicole Whitby.

97. Champion Led Galloway: DP Onyx, Deverman family Reserve Champion Led Galloway: Lavuka Jackpot, Nicole Whitby 98. Led Show Hunter hack n/e 14hh: 1.Mila’s Little Mayham, Chloe Campbell; 2.Tarragon Park Jingle, Molly Britten.

99. Led Show Hunter hack 14hh n/e 15hh: 1.Dudley, Worth & Deverman Family; 2. Albert Who, Molly Britton; 3. Crawford, Lisa Haylock; 3.Sonic, Chloe Coffey 100. Led Show Hunter hack 15hh n/e 16hh: 1. Night Life, Danielle Kelley; 2. PPP Skipity, Sally Weston; 3. Aloha Federa, Clare Buckley.

101. Led Show Hunter hack 16hh & over: 1. Shakira LP, Troy Wilson; 2. Coldplay, Jacqui Schofield, 3.

Heza Ransom, Michelle Suthern.

102. Champion Led Show Hunter hack: Shakira LP, Troy Wilson Reserve Champion Led Show Hunter hack: Coldplay, Jacqui Schofield.

103. Led hack 15hh under 15.2hh: 1. Ellington Rose, S Wall; 2.

Lord Dudley, Morgan Durrant-Curtis.

104. Led hack 15.2hh under 16hh: 1. Limerick XL, M Balaz; 2. Karizmah Hollywood, Michelle Tomasi; 3. Perfect Poison, A Stoddard, 3. Springcreek Pattern, Anita Walder.

105. Led hack 16hh & over: 1. Henry, Kelsey McDonald.

106. Champion Led hack: Limerick XL, M Balaz, Reserve Champion Led hack: Karizmah Hollywood, Michelle Tomasi Second Chance Ring 108. Pony hack 12hh & n/e 13hh: 1. Willowcroft Secret Wish, Ella Cowgill.

109. Pony Hack 13hh n/e 14hh: 1. Little Paddocks Allegro, Ella Cowgill; 2. Jag, Kate Durrant-Curtis 110.

Second Chance Champion Pony hack: Willowcroft Secret Wish, Ella Cowgill.

Second Chance Reserve Champion Pony hack: Little Paddocks Allegro, Ella Cowgill.

111. Hack 15hh n/e 15.2hh: 1. Bayview Toyboy, Sally Slater, 2. Ellington Rose, S Wall; 3. Lord Dudley, Morgan Durrant-Curtis.

112. Hack 15.2hh n/e 16hh: 1. Karizmah Hollywood, Michele Tomasi; 2. Perfect Poison, A Stoddard.

113. Hack 16hh & over: 1.

Wicked Red, Sally Slater.

114. Second Chance Champion Show Hunter Hack: Bayview Toyboy, Sally Slater.

Second Chance Reserve Champion Show Hunter Hack: Karizmah Hollywood, Michele Tomasi.

116. Galloway Hack 14.2hh n/e 15hh: 1.Rathowen Criterion, Rebecca Harnas.

117. Second Chance Champion Galloway Hack: Rathowen Criterion, Rebecca Harnas.

118. Show Hunter Pony Hack n/e 14hh: 1. Tarragon Park Jingle, Molly Britten; 2.

Molly, Shelley Kleven; 3.Mila’s little Mayhem, Chloe Campbell.

119. Show Hunter Hack 14hh n/e 15hh: 1. Wadbilliga Major Impact, Emma Donnelly; 2. Highrollers Chequers, Sabrina Mower; 3. Tayco Nimbus, Alison Cox; 3. Albert Who, Molly Britton; 120. Show Hunter Hack 15hh n/e 16hh: 1. Prince, Samantha Cassilles; 2.PPP Skipity, Sally Weston; 3. Nightlife, Danielle Kelley; 4. Geneva Guy, Ronaldo Bay. 121. Show Hunter Hack 16hh & over: 1. Arajay Park Wintersol, Sophie Edwards, 2. Tower of Pisa, Kristen Whiting.

122. Second Chance Champion Show Hunter Hack: Wadbilliga Major Impact, Emma Donnelly.

Second Chance Reserve Champion Show Hunter Hack: Prince, Samantha Cassilles.

Stock Horse Classes 123. Led ASH Mare: 1. Jindalee Matisse, Georgia Hope; 2. Highroller Chequers, Sabrina Mower; 3. Jade Denae, Krista Mower.

124. Led ASH Gelding: 1.

Pemberton Major Contender, Georgie Hope; 2.Wadbilliga Secret, M & J Burke; 3. Clear Choice Blue Laroo Annette Fitzgerald; 3.

Nightlife, Danielle Kelley.

126. Champion Led ASH: Pemberton Major Contender,

Georgie Hope Reserve Champion Led ASH: Jindalee Matisse, Georgia Hope 127. Ridden ASH Mare: 1.

Jindalee Matisse, Georgia Hope; 2. Highroller Chequers, Sabrina Mower; 3.Ellington Rose, S Wall.

128. Ridden ASH Gelding: 1.

Pemberton Major Contender, Georgia Hope; 2. Clear Choice Blue Laroo Annette Fitzgerald; 3. Nightlife, Danielle Kelley, 3.

Wadbilliga Secret, M & J Burke.

130. Champion Ridden ASH: Jindalee Matisse, Georgia Hope.

Reserve Champion Ridden ASH: Pemberton Major Contender, Georgia Hope.

131. Working ASH Mare: 1.

Jindalee Matisse, Georgie Hope; 2. Smoothie, Jane Fitzgerald; 3. Highroller Chequers, Sabrina Mower.

132. Working ASH Gelding: 1. Pemberton Major Contender, Georgia Hope; 2. clear Choice Blue Laroo, Annette Fitzgerald.

134. Champion Working ASH: Pemberton Major Contender, Georgia Hope.

Reserve Champion Working ASH: Jindalee Matisse, Georgie Hope.

Photography Children Under 12 years 1. Floral: 1. Ivana Groves, 2. Kayla Fleming 2. Landscape: 1 & 2. Kayla Fleming 3. Animals: 1. Kayla Fleming, 2.

Lisa Haylock, HC. Lisa Haylock 4. People: 1.Georgia Pond 2.

Samson Pond 5. Still Life: 1 & 2. Kayla Fleming 6. That’s Funny: 1. Lisa Haylock, 2. Kayla Fleming 7. Sunset/Sunrise: 1. Samson Pond 8. Any other subject: 1. Ivana Groves, 2. Kayla Fleming Best Exhibit: Kayla Fleming Youth 1. Floral: 1. Kelsey McDonald, 2.

James Groves 2. Landscape: 1. Jerod Blyton, 2.

James Groves 3. Animals: 1& 2. Kelsey McDonald, HC. Kelsey McDonald 4. People: 1. James Groves, 2.

Hannah Pond 5. Still Life: 1. James Groves 6. That’s Funny: 1. James Groves 7. Computer Enhanced: 1. James Groves 8. Sunset/Sunrise: 1 & 2. Jerod Blyton 10. Any other subject: 1 & 2.

Kelsey McDonald Best Exhibit: Kelsey McDonald Amateur 1. Floral: 1. Vickie Pollard, 2. Liz Blyton, HC. Rebecca Pond 2. Landscape: 1. Chris Haylock, 2. Chris Haylock, HC. Nancy Groves 3. Animals: 1. Liz Blyton 4. People: 1. Vickie Pollard, 2.

Chris Haylock 5. Still Life: 1. Vickie Pollard, 2.

Rebecca Pond 6. That’s Funny: 1. Jan Mulach, 2.

Chris Haylock 8. Sunset/ Sunrise: 1 & 2. Nancy Groves 10. Any other subject: 1. Nancy Groves, 2. Liz Blyton Best Exhibit: /Best Overall Exhibitor: Vickie Pollard Open 8. Sunset/ Sunrise: 1. Jan Mulach Best Open Exhibitor: Jan Mulach

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Jindabyne’s annual Flowing Festival

Everyone was prepared to get wet at Jindabyne last weekend when the annual Flowing Festival was held again.

Despite damp weather, the festival attracted good crowds and the competition was as fierce as ever.

Pictured on this page: the men’s 10-man teams battle out a heat; JCS had a very colourful team amongst the mix; The finishes were often very close; Local school students had a great day and enjoyed the competition with other schools.

Jackson a step away from record U/8 Jackson Walsh flashed past the finishing post in the 70m on Thursday night to be only 70 centimetres behind the event’s record of 11.20s.

Jackson’s time of 11.31s puts him well in contention to finish in the top 4 athletes in this event at the Regional Carnival next month.

Nick Zusak is still trying to have the perfect race conditions to push him to capture the U/12 Centre 100m Record 13.97s.

So far the summer has thrown up some curly weather either too hot (33+ degrees) or coolish (20 Degrees) or the grass is too long. We are hoping that mid March the conditions will be just right for Nick to mount his attack on the record.

This week’s run he managed 14.59s.Kristian Zusak (U/9) is looking forward towards the ACT Championships; with both regionals and state events happening next month. This week Kristian’s runs over the 100m (16.75s) and 70m (11.44s) puts him in good stead for the carnivals.

Molly Norris Top the Girls Performances on the night. Molly was the top girl sprinter on the night with a blistering run over the U/8 70m dash in PB time 12.25s. Molly’s time of 12.25s brought her within 10% of the record.

Alyssa Zusak (U/ 13) produced an excellent display of sprinting on the night with 2 outstanding performances in both of her events. In the 50m sprint she clocked 8.22s and over the 100m stopped the clock on 15.67s. Sasha Allen (U/12) raced away in her heat of the 100s (16.25s) to place her as the 3rd best sprinter performance on the night.

Field Events Taylah Maurier (U/11) PB her Shot Put Throw of 8.48m is just ½ a metre behind her mother’s best at the local level of 9.08m in 1988. Taylah hopes she can top the 9m mark by the time of the ACT Little A’s State Champs in late March.

Emma McDonald (U/12) with a PB in the High Jump with extremely good jump of 1.15m is on her way to the Regional Carnival with ability to post many outstanding Jumps along the way.

Our U/14 Girls also displaying excellent talent in the High Jump with Miruna Moruz equalling her PB of 1.20m and just behind he was Hayley Morris with 1.15m.

Emma Watkins (U/12) pushed her Shot Put PB out to 6.74m and increase of 98cm. Jordan Davis (U/11) produced his season 2nd best discus throw of 23.89m, bringing him in range of the Centre Record of 26.06m.

U/10 Reuben Hooper leapt to a new BP in the High Jump with a leap of 1.13m.

Hugo Steiner and Jordan Davis had all Cannons blazing over at the Shot Put rink, both boys obliterated their old PB’s, with Hugo firing with new gun powder increased his PB by well over 2 metres to 8.20m and Jordan’s cannon was outshining Hugo’s by 0.26m to move his PB out to 8.46m.

With these two battling it out, Jason Kelly is slowly keeps moving his PB up towards the 7m mark. This week Jason was able to reach 6.40m.

In the U/9 Shot there is less than a metre between all the boys, Justin McDonald (6.12m), with Nicholas Moruz (5.98m), Charlie Alcock (5.81 m) PB and Kristian Zusak (5.48 m) PB.

Hogs for the Homeless tour to visit Cooma Australia is often referred to as the lucky country however for some 105,237 people that certainly can’t be considered the case.

Every night when they attempt to go to sleep they struggle with both fear and hunger because they don’t have the security and comfort of a roof over their head and they have little if any food in their stomachs. They are ‘homeless’.

Those people in Australia who are homeless are largely ignored by the rest of the country other than the support from a range of inspirational NGOs who attempt to provide assistance.

‘Article 25’ of the ‘Universal Declaration of Human Rights’ states that everyone has the right to a standard of living that includes housing yet in the ‘lucky country’ some 17% of homeless people are under the age of 12 (17,845).

In addition to this, whilst the population of indigenous people only represents 3% of the Australian total, they represent 25% of those who are ‘homeless’.

When thinking about young people who are experiencing homelessness we often hear the term ‘street kids’ and ‘runaways’ but this is not the reality. Most young people experiencing homelessness are hidden from view and aren’t homeless by choice. Some of the most common reasons for the 42% of homeless people being under the age of 24 is because of

domestic and family violence and relationship / family breakdown.

There are a number of structural factors which contribute to youth homelessness including poverty, social inequality and youth unemployment.

In 2012, rugby league legend and NSW Blues warrior Brad Fittler said that as a father it made him feel sick to his core that there were nearly 4000 homeless children under the age of 12 in the state of his origin, the state that he loves so much, the state that he has shed blood for; NSW. This prompted ‘Freddy’ to contact Father Chris Riley and his ‘Youth off the Streets’ team to say that he wanted to create a fundraising event to help such a worthwhile organization.

Freddy decided that he and a couple of his mates; fellow rugby league legends, Ian Schubert and Nathan Hindmarsh, would ride their Harley Davidson motorcycles throughout NSW to raise both awareness and funds for our homeless youth. With the support of Harley Davidson and the NSWRL they showed ‘true blue’ spirit and created – “Hogs for the Homeless” Hogs for the Homeless tour will be in Cooma from 5pm on February 24 for a coaching clinic.

Before travelling to Jindabyne for a dinner at the Brumby Bar. They travel to Wodonga the next day.The tour concludes in Sydney on March 6.

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Cherry Bomb Gravity Festival Last year’s top speed was recorded at 88km/h, all using the natural force of gravity and this year the festival boasted the world champion gravity bike which is sure to clock in some cracking times.

The youngest competitor, a seven-year-old boy from Cairns, raced down the mountain and proved that age is in fact no barrier when it comes to the world of gravity sports.

Saturday and Sunday 15 and 16 saw the Cherry Bomb Gravity Festival entice lugers, gravity bikers and speed trike riders from all corners of Australia to our region to compete in what is the only legal road race left in the country.

Though the day was an impressive display of professional lugers and their abilities, there was plenty of room for first-timers to participate and explore the endorphin rush of luging.

“Our festival is all about firsts, we want first timers to explore gravity sports and for $50 they received leathers, a board and coaching,” explained Tim. Spectators enjoyed the festival for free and there were buses provided for convenience that not only ensured all on-lookers were given access to the best viewing locations, but their safety and the safety of the lugers were also considered throughout the event.

Tim’s 13 year old son Declan is the current Australian Junior Champion and is what Tim describes as ‘the shining light of the next generation’, he defended his title during the festival which made for some exciting spectating.

This sentiment is one that is definitely instilled through Tim, who at 59 is the oldest competitive street luger in the world.

“I have no intention of giving it up, they’ll have to cut my feet off before I do!” he explained.

Tim has some exciting ideas for the extension of this festival, including bringing more of the events into the Cooma Township and has even been approached by the Australian Billy Cart Association who have asked him if they can come to our town to race.

Above: Declan Gordon racing around a bend, well out in front of the rest of the field.

Right: Some of the action from competitors on the day.

Five new athletics records at Cooma centre Coooma Little Athletics have recorded five new records on the first day of competition after a few weeks due to the heat wave conditions.

An outstanding one went to Hugo Steiner in the U/11 triple jump, smashing the old record which stood for over 26 years.

Hugo leapt 8.85m breaking Jeremy Orchard’s record of 8.75m set on December 5, 1987.

U/9 Charlie Alcock eclipsed another record which has stood the test of time when he lowered the U/9 700m walk to 4:45.67 sec, shaving 3/10 of a second off Blayne Thomas’s record set in 2004.

Three records went by the wayside in the 200m Hurdles on the night.

Nick Wassink U/15, in his second effort over 200m hurdles, broke his old mark by just over 10 seconds to produce excellent run of 38.87 sec.

Bailey Rogers also broke his own record for the 200m

hurdles when he nibbled off 1/10 of a second to cross the group 200m hurdles record when he ran PB in 38.55 se finishing line in 34.37 sec.

6. Emma McDonald having her first run over the U/10 Reuben Hooper set the track a blaze when he 200m hurdles this season came close to going under 40 flew over the hurdles with ease, cruising to the finish line in seconds with a 40.45 sec run.

38.76 sec,wiping of 1.5 seconds off the record.

7. Jessica Norris (U/10) running her second best time of 200m, looking good for the sprints at region Top 10 performances championships in March.

1. Alyssa Zusak (U/13) posted her second best 8. Emma Watkins (U/12) with a PB of 41.53 sec for the performances this season over the 200m hurdles going 200m hurdles has moved into the 90% of the record for within 2% of the her record. this event.

2. Jackson Walsh (U/8) is within 8m of breaking the 9. New girl on the block in U/12 Sasha Allen has arrived 700m walk records with a PB of 5:11.19 sec. with an excellent run over the 200m hurdles for the first 3. Nick Wassink (U/15 landed his hammer just short of time ever with 41.70 sec. his season best with a heave of 38.87m.

10. Annabel Forster (U11), another one having her first 4. Jordan Davis (U11) is trying so hard to capture the outing over the hurdles went within 6% of the U/11 record 200m hurdles record before the end of the season, this with a first up run of 44.92 sec. week it alluded him by 2 ½ strides, crossing in 38.34 sec.

5. Nick Zusak (U/12) also tantalizingly close to his age

Luke tipped to blitz field at district swimming carnival All eyes will be on 10-yearold Luke Robinson when he represents Jindabyne Central School (JCS) at the district swimming carnival in Cooma this week.

Fresh from competing at the NSW age swimming championships at Olympic Park in Sydney last month, Luke blitzed his competition in the pool at the JCS swimming carnival and gave notice he is the swimmer to beat when he takes on students from other local schools in Cooma.

Luke was almost 15 seconds ahead of his closest competitor in the 100 metre freestyle event at the JCS carnival, recording a time of 1:15.99 in the short course pool.

It was a similar margin in the

50 metre breaststroke, with Luke finishing 12 seconds ahead of the second place getter with a time of 45.09s.

Luke also easily won the 50m backstroke, 50m freestyle, 50m butterfly and 200m individual medley in the 11 years age group.

He will compete in all six events in Cooma on Thursday.

The top two place getters in each event will progress through to the regional championships in Dapto on March 7. From there, the three fastest swimmers will win selection to the state championships.

Luke is hoping to make it all the way back to Sydney for the state PSSA (Primary Schools Sports Association) championships after finishing a respectable 15th in the

100m breaststroke at the NSW age championships in January.

“It was nervous and exciting at the exact same time,” said Luke, who is hoping to gain a berth in freestyle, breaststroke and butterfly at the PSSA state championships.

Luke was crowned 11 years boy champion at the JCS swimming carnival while Josie Baff took out honours in the girls’ 11 years section.

Finn Chatten won the junior boys’ title (for under 10-year-olds) and Letitia Murphy claimed the girls’ title.

The senior boys’ title went to Nick McLennan and the senior girls’ crown was awarded to Jesse Quinn.

Bogong won the JCS swimming carnival followed closely by Townsend while Northcote came in third and Strezlecki fourth.

Pictured, 10-year-old Luke Robinson competing in the 50m breaststroke at the JCS swimming carnival.

Sport

Wednesday February 19, 2014

Nick Wassink on the road to Nationals Nick Wassink was selected into the ACT State Athletic Team for the National Junior Championships in March after his performance at the ACT Championships over the weekend.

Nick pick up Gold and Silver Medals in the U/16 age group, with a personal best throw in the Hammer Throw, recording a heave 40.73m and a shot of 9.25m in the Shot Put. Nick has been selected in the U/16 Hammer Throw event at the Australian Junior Championships in Sydney on March 12-16.

Nick has worked hard to reach this level of competition. His achievements since October 2013 have been a 2nd in NSW All School Championships in Sydney in October, 1st at the NSW Country Championships in Wollongong, Australia Day weekend and now 1st at the ACT Athletic Championships.

Nick has broken our local U/15 Hammer record three times this season plus U/20 Hammer Record (6 kg) twice.

He also competed at Athletics ACT Inter-Club only once, due to the restriction that the AIS have imposed on ACT Athletics.

Quinton Stead, Nick’s coach is expecting a

mark improvement by Nick over the next 1215 months as Nick improves his technique and fitness levels. Quinton has mark Nick down to be in the 50-60m range before he moves up into the next weight division, which is 5 kg as an U/18 thrower.

Best of luck Nick for Australian Junior Champs.

Bob Walters memorial shoot On Saturday February 8, Cooma Gun Club hosted the Inaugural Bob Walters Memorial Shoot.

It was a hot clear day with 66 shooters travelling from places like Cabooltore, Newcastle, Sydney, Goulburn, Canberra, Tumut, Yass, Bombala, Bega and of course Cooma.

Cooma Gun Club would like to sincerely thank the sponsors who made this day possible Middle View Merino Stud, Riverina Wool Tests, Gordon Litchfield Wool, Jimenbuen Pastoral Co, Brownlie & Perkins, Beretta Australia, Craig Wilson & Associates, Snowy Plain Merino Stud, Gary Perry, Landmark Cooma, Elders Cooma, Office Play Cooma, Dick McInness, Tim Post & TCR Concrete Pumping The first event was a 25T Point Score C/D with 5 AA grade shooters scoring 75/75 74/75 was the best in A Grade, 71/75 the best in B grade and a very good 74/75 took out C grade.

The next event was a 100T double barrel with seven shooters scoring the possible 100/100, after a shoot off the winner was Barry Skinner from Canberra with 155/155.

After a short shootoff, High Gun for the day was Leon Cuzner of Goulburn with a great score of 205/205.

A special mention to the ladies who did the catering for this shoot, the Gun Club lunches are becoming quite famous and they do a great job.

Thank you ladies – you certainly looked the part in your new pink Gun Club T-Shirts This shoot will be held as an annual event, a tribute to Bob, a great club man and an even

better friend who is sadly missed by all who knew him.

Full list of results below: 25T PS Gr CD: AA: P. Green, D. Crane, R. Welch, L. Cuzner & D. Power 75/75 A: K. Berry 74/75, R. Kearns & F. Bartolo 73/75 B: M. Crane 71/75, G. Beht & C. Brownlie 67/75 C: M. Craig 74/75, S. Petrovski & J. Smith 65/75; 100T DB CS: OA: B. Skinner 155/155 AA1: D. Crane 155/155 AA2: J. Barron 130/130 AA3: L. Cuzner 124/125 A1: S. Platts 103/105 A2: P. Ewart 103/105 A3: W. Clarke 100/103 B1: M. Crane 94/100 B2: N. McInnes 93/100 B3: A. Mower 92/100 C1: J. Gray 96/100 C2: A. Fairfield Smith 95/102 C3: D. Meridith 94/102 Lad: K. Berry 94/100 Vet: R. Welch 97/100 Jun: B. Walters 99/100; OA HG: L. Cuzner 205/205 AA HG: D. Crane 204/205 A HG: W. Clarke 169/175 B HG: M. Crane 165/175 C HG: D. Meridith 157/175 LAD HG: K. Berry 166/175 VET HG: R. Welch 172/175 JUN HG: T. Skinner163/175

Pictured, Georgie, Mikala and Brody Walters with the shoot winners.

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Cooma swimmers perform well Cooma swimmers travelled to Ulladulla recently for the Speedo Sprint Heats and the 2014 SESA Area Championships.

The Speedo Sprints are 50m swims in all four strokes with the first four in each age (8yrs/13yrs) qualifying for the finals to be held in Sydney on March 8.

Jackson Walsh made it through in all four strokes in the 8yrs boys with three seconds and one third places.

He also collected two silver and one bronze in the Championships.

Maai Johnson collected a bronze medal in the 14yrs girls 100m breaststroke.

Also swimming for Cooma were Katelyn Patricks, Jasmin Statham, Bailee Walsh, Nikki and Ryan Harmer, Hudson and Kadee Laird, Chelsea and Jessie Lunt, Clara and Lucy Thornton.

All performed strongly and did themselves and the club proud as most of the opposition have the advantage of year round swimming.

Noah Saddler will travel to Sydney at the weekend to take part in the NSW Country Championships.

He will contest the 11yrs boys 50m and 100m Breastroke events.

Club members have been a standout in the local school carnivals with a large number being age champions making their way to district level.

Time Trials Week 12Backstroke Results C Grade Progress to B Grade Cooper Hassall; Most Improved Cooper Walsh (11 secs); Improved Harley Hassall, Lotty Walker-Broose,

Kate Maurier and Kate Carton; B Grade Progress to A Grade Michala White and Anna Brayshaw; Most Improved Belle Adams and Jackson Walsh (4 secs); Improved Lucy and Clara Thornton, Summer and Troy Rees, Lilly Janota, Erin Trevanion, Adele Lunt, Jack Kleven, Callum Davis and Ronan Burke.

A Grade Most Improved Bentely Walker-Broose (12 secs); Improved Maai Johnson, Jasmin Statham, Chloe Trevanion, Nikki Harmer, Bailee Walsh, Sophie Janota, Kadee and Hudson Laird; Breaststroke Results C Grade Progress to B Grade Ronan Burke and Riley Brayshaw; Most Improved Lotty Walker-Broose (12 secs ); Improved Ronan Burke, Callum Davis and Kate Carton; B Grade Most Improved Belle Adams (6 secs); Improved Bailee and Jackson Walsh, Shelley and Jack Kleven, Troy Rees, Ruby Barnes, Spencer Walker-Broose, Tomas Carton and Sami Frazer.

A Grade Most Improved Hudson Laird (5 secs ).

Freestyle C Grade Most Improved Cooper Hassall (3 secs,) Improved Harley Hassall, Kate Carton and Lotty Walker-Broose; B Grade Most Improved Lilly Janota and Ronan Burke( 6 secs), Improved Jackson Walsh, Riley Brayshaw, Clara Thornton, Sami Frazer, Erin Trevanion, Troy and Summer Rees, Jessie and Adele Lunt.

A Grade Most Improved Pierre Wall.

Monaro cricket abandoned Day one of round four of the Cooma McDonalds two-day cricket competition was abandoned without a ball being bowled due to the current conditions of the playing fields in Cooma and Berridale.

In drought conditions it’s astounding the Snowy River Shire and Cooma-Monaro councils can over-water certain playing fields turning the grounds into near quagmires after a bit of light rain. All senior matches were unfortunately washed out.

All matches will now revert to a 45 over a side, one-day, match.

With the top of the table Jindabyne taking on Berridale this will no doubt be a close match, Coffeys host Dalgety in what is a must win match for Dalgety who need to win to keep their semi final ambitions alive and Alpine and Cats face off with the Alpine looking to bounce back after their last match loss against Jindabyne.

Under 14s rep squad The Monaro Mainstreet Clothing U/14’s continued on their winning ways inflicting a heavy defeat on St

Edmunds.

Monaro batted first and posted an impressive 6/260 with Lochie Jones leading the way with a swashbuckling 51 not out in his first game back from injury.

Jimmy Hayden, 40, and Jake Hedger, 35, also scored runs.

St Edmunds struggled against the pace and spin of the Monaro attack with Jake Hedger backing up with the ball, picking up 3/9 and young leg spinner Andrew Devereux continues to impress picking up 2/2.

St Edmunds all out for 50.

Monaro had no hesitation in enforcing the follow on. St Edmunds’ second innings did not last long and outright points were quickly picked up, Archie Allen snaring a season high 6/10 and Jake Hayden 2/3.

St Edmunds all out for 36.

The win all but secures a semi final spot for the U/14s.

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Sport

Wednesday February 19, 2014

District singles completed despite wet weather Despite overnight and morning rain all matches scheduled for play in district singles were completed on Saturday at Cooma Bowling Club.

In reserve singles, Peter Caldwell made a dream start against Geoff Venables when he won the first six ends to lead 12/0. Geoff was unable to reproduce his recent good form and Peter went on to win 33/15. Kim Weston and Steve Seears had a real battle for 17 ends with a score of 13/12 in Steve’s favour, Steve was kept on thirteen for seven ends with Kim going to 22/13 and eventually winning 31/26. Peter Marsicano was unstoppable for the first six ends against Gordon Griffen when he led 15/1. Peter went on to win 31/17.

Ron Wainwright trailed Ignazio Mondello in the early stages of their match with Ron drawing level 16/16 on end 21. Three shots to Ron on 23 and he was never headed in the run home to win 31/22. Laurie Whitehead gained an early lead over Paul Cannell before faltering and allowing Paul to draw level on end 18. Laurie recovered to go on and win 31/26 in their senior singles match.

Vix Weston and Guilio D’Amico had a close match to end 19 when Guilio gradually pulled ahead and went on to win 31/20.

Not much separated Dave McDonald and Terry Croker over 17 ends with the scores 15/15. Terry had the better of the running in the home straight and won 31/21. Mick Mayhew was right in it in his match with Sergio Roncelli in the early stages but Sergio then took control and won 32/9.

On Saturday afternoon further matches in both reserve and senior singles were completed to bring all events to semi-finals.

Peter Cadwell started well in his match with Mat Brown and lead 11/6 after 14 ends. Twelve shots over five ends to Mat put him in front, a position he held to go on and win 31/19.

Keith Maybeard would have felt confident Terry Croker in action on Saturday. when he held a 15/7 lead over John Barnes but John levelled the scores 20/20 with Mark Buckley for 20 ends with on end 25, however he could not the scores 16/16. Mark then won match Keith over the remaining eight of the next nine ends to lead 28/17 and went on tow in 31/20 for ends for Keith to advance 34/23.

Peter Schroeder asked all the a spot in the final.

John Schoon was going nicely questions and had all the answers to lead Dave Pastro 13/7 but in his match with John Vincent, was stalled on 13 for seven leading all the way to win 31/7. ends whilst Dave advanced to Laurie Whitehead continued 20.

John only had one more his morning form against Guilio scoring end whilst Dave went D’Amico and allowed Guilio to win on to win 31/16.

In the final, only three ends in his 33/7 win.

Dave started well to lead Mark Mario Frezza and Ron Wainwright 25/17 and 29/24.

That was were 9/9 after 12 ends, Mario as far as Dave went with Mark was only able to score four more shots to give Ron a place in the winning the final 31/29.

Kim Weston and Mat Brown semifinal, although Terry started to set about deciding which player make inroads on the lead, Sergio would advance to the semifinal continued to put them close. Terry in reserve singles with neither kept at it and came from behind to player being able to establish a win 31/10 after 40 ends; the closest winning position, with scores at and longest match of the day.

19/19 after 24 ends.

Sunday’s semifinal got underway Kim did get in front 25/22 but on time with the first matches in could only score one more shot state singles. Tom Reed matched it for Mat to get a spot in the final

31/26.

Keith Maynard pushed Peter Marsicano all the way and hit the front 30/28 on end 38.

Peter played some great bowls to score three shots and win 31/30.

In the final, Peter Mariscano had a commanding 13/3 lead over Mat Brown before Mat really go going. Peter continued to score but Mat was getting closer. It was not until end 30 that Mat took the lead. In a very tight finish, Mat won the title 31/28.

Laurie Whitehead was unable to reproduce his Saturday form against Terry Croker in their senior singles

semifinal, with Terry dominating from the star and winning 31/13 over just 20 ends.

Peter Schroeder lead Ron Wainwright 8/1 after just four ends before Ron got going. In winning six ends in a row, Ron went to the front 13/8 on end 18. From that point the match became a test of nerves with Ron advancing 31/28. In the final, Terry Croker established a 14/4 lead over Ron Wainwright but was unable to land the knockout blow.

Ron hit the front on end 17 but was unable to sustain the run with Terry winning the senior singles 31/25.

Next Saturday and Sunday the patrons shield will be played in Cooma with visitors from other clubs in the zone making it a great day to watch some first class bowlers in action. Play will take place on Saturday and also on Sunday morning with no social bowls until Sunday afternoon.

Coolamatong Golf Sunday was the final round of the Summer Cup sponsored by Brian O’Halloran. The overall winner was Mick Bottom, and runner up Walter Amman.

The winner of the Stableford round on Sunday was Sid Wall; runners up were Gavin Ross, Tony Kiek and Walter Amman. Gavin also won the Eagles Nest on the 7th hole.

Nearest the pins went to Gavin and Walter Amman.

Wednesday’s winner was Hans Kunz with 41 points and runners up were Tony Keik, Andrew Tighe, Roy Gabriele and Ross Thompson all with 39 points. Nearest the pins went to Colin McCullough on the 3rd, Arthur Owen on the 8th, Chris Bevan on the 15th and Andrew Tighe on the 17th.

Next week is the start of the 2014 competition, so it’s back to normal tee off times.

The first round of the district pennant matches was played on Saturday, not a good result for

Coolamatong who were defeated by Bombala.

For the ladies on Sunday the final round of the Summer Cup sponsored by Jan O’Halloran saw the overall winner for the ladies awarded to Mariana Lapargo, with the runner up being Betty Thompson.

Sunday’s stableford winner was Michelle White and runners up were Mariana Lapargo, Maureen Roberts and Jan O’Halloran. Nearest the pins went to Michelle White and Jan O’Halloran.

Wednesday’s winner was Carol Morris and runners up were Jenny O’Byrne, Mary Obermaier, Lorraine Key and Betty Thompson. Nearest the pins went to Betty Thompson and Mary Obermaier.

Wednesday is our opening day for the 2014 season, 9 holes and bring a plate for lunch. The lucky story for the week was from one of the ladies, ball went over the fence on the 7th hole and into a mob of cattle shading under a tree, the ball landed on a cows hoof and bounced back onto the course.

Pictured top: Vic Weston.

Above: Peter Caldwell.

Sport

Wednesday February 19, 2014

Cooma golf club’s fee incentive Cooma Golf by Garry Atkinson Golfers found the course long and somewhat wet over the last week of golf at the Cooma Golf Course.

With fairly consistent rain over the last two days it’s very lucky that golfers are such a hopeful and optimistic bunch and while fields were slightly down on the usual numbers scores still reflected the quality of the course at the moment.

The latest news from Cooma Golf Club is that non-members can now buy an annual green fee for $200.

This then allows golfers who do not want to play in competitions, weekday golf at no cost. For a social golfer this is a deal not to be missed.

Simply contact the club for details.

So what happened last week on the course…

On Saturday, 27 players hit off in a single stableford medley on a wonderfully wet day.

In A grade Norm Marshall won the day with 37 points.

B grade saw Wayne Flynn score 37 points.

C grade was won by the regular winner Kerry Blencowe with 33 points.

Nearest the pin on the 4th was taken out by Dom Rossi and Mark Rainsford won the 11th with a great shot. Longest drives went to Brian Searl, Dom Rossi and Neil Venables.

Sunday saw an overcast day with 21 golfers playing an individual stableford while dodging raindrops.

Wayne Flynn had a great round of 38 points to blitz the field. Runner up was Jeff Burgess with 36 points. Ball

winners went down to 32 points with nearest the pin on the ninth going to Phil Patricks. The 17th was taken out by the in-form Wayne Flynn.

On Wednesday, 21 players competed in a single medley stableford. John Onur took out first prize on a countback with 41 points.

Runner-up (also with 41 points) was Tony Monday.

Ball winners went down to 35 points. Nearest the pin on the ninth was a super shot by Denis Minehan and Roy Kerr was closest on the 17th.

Next Saturday sees the Snowy Mountains Short Course Championships – don’t miss this one.

With our major sponsor being Betta Home Living and prizes for overall scratch and nett in ladies and men, separate prizes for every hole and the top three placegetters for women, men, juniors and sub-juniors just about everyone will get a prize! On Sunday there is a single stableford - what a weekend coming up. On Wednesday there is a single medley stableford for members and visitors so don’t miss this brilliant week of golf.

Of course there is the daylight saving comp on every Wednesday afternoon. You can hit off up until around 5.30pm with dinner provided it’s a great way to get over hump day.

Junior golf is on this Sunday at 2pm. Members are asked to lend a hand if they can, to encourage our keen young golfers.

See you on the greens.

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Helping Chris’ s driving career

Members of the Cooma car club assembled outside Betta Home Living in Cooma last Saturday to hold a barbecue to assist young racing driver Chris Anthony raise funds to further his ambitions. Despite the wet weather, many stopped to look at the cars on display and make a donation. Pictured with Chris’s car are club president Kel Goodman, secretary Steve Redden, member Keith Montague and Chris.

Cooma ladies golf On Wednesday February 12, the sixth and final fifth round of the Sisters Trophy was played.

We had a good field of 14 players and the winner was Val Leitch on a countback from Lyn Last, both scoring 19 points. Lyn took the runners-up voucher.

Balls were won by Gillian Petersohn 18 points, Rulie Steinfort 17 points and Aileen Smith 16 points.

NTP was won by Lyn Last with a super shot to the fourth green - 35 points.

The winner of the Sisters Trophy was Aileen Smith with 74 points and runner up to Aileen was Clare Nowland with 73 points.

Congratulations to all the winners commiserations to all the losers.

Until next week happy golfing.

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on the Monaro

Raising an Olympian

After the euphoria of their daughter winning a silver medal at the Sochi Olympics last week, Peter and Marion Bright have had time to reflect on being Olympic parents.

Marion refers to herself as a ‘very Olympic’ mum with two daughters (Rowena and Torah) and son Ben, either competing or, in Ben’s case, coaching.

A proud mum, to say the least, Marion is very conscious of her daughter’s sports and her enormous talent.

She also knows the ins and outs of each discipline, noting what went wrong, why, and what

worked well.

Torah’s very supportive father, Peter, is also in awe of her ability.

Both are looking forward to Torah coming home to Cooma in a few weeks time – but that will probably be after she participates in the Celebrity Challenge at the Melbourne Grand Prix.

With three Olympic Games now behind her, Turin, Vancouver, Sochi - neither Marion nor Peter could say whether Torah would prepare for a fourth.

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Peter and Marion Bright - both very proud of their daughter Torah and looking forward to seeing her back in Cooma next month.

Below: Torah at Sochi Olympics 2014. Photos courtesy of the Australian Olympic team.