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Students excel in HSC Lisa Deas

Monaro High School has achieved some outstanding results in this year’s HSC proving that country schools are often the best schools. Two students worthy of mention are Miranda Evans and Daniel Morassutti who both achieved outstanding results. “We are very pleased with the results,” Principal Adrian Bell said, “The school was above the state average in a number of subjects,” he said. These subjects included; Ancient and Modern History, Economics, Extension 2 English, Industrial Technology, Legal Studies and General Mathematics. Mr Bell also noted that one student studied Extension History and got fantastic results as well. Miranda Evans scored herself an ATAR of 95.05 and was listed on the Board of Studies role of distinction for high achievers, which is an amazing result for her and the school. Daniel Morassutti also did exceptionally well achieving an 86.55 ATAR, he is going to study sound engineering at the SAE Institute in Byron Bay, after a working gap year in Cooma. Mr Bell said that it was nice to see that all of the hard work that went into the programs this year is paying off. Monaro High School boasted 6 band sixes and 66 band 5’s overall for the academic year, which is an outstanding result. Band 6 achievers were Miranda Evans who scored in the top band for Ancient History, Drama and Extension 2 English, Blake Jeszczenko for Industrial Technology, Daniel Morassutti for Information, Processes and Technology and Dara Smith for Indonesian Beginners. Recognition must be given to the hardworking students and teachers who have applied themselves greatly to achieve such an all-round excellent result. “A lot of students have done well across a wide range of subjects.” Mr Bell said. The Cooma community should be very proud of this year’s students and it is safe to say we can expect great things from them in the future. Pictured Daniel Morassutti and Miranda Evans.

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Generous donation gives new ultrasound beds to hospital Cooma Craft Group has a reputation for helping others in the community. The group’s most recent donations has been $3,500, which has gone to the Cooma Hospital Auxiliary for the purchase of new ultrasound beds and

a stool. The beds are electronic and can be raised or lowered to assist patients getting on or off them. They are of great assistance for bedridden patients, who can be more easily transferred onto the mobile bed for

treatment. The beds cost about $5000 each. Money for the beds was raised by the craft group through raffles and stalls at the markets.

Pictured at right with the new bed are, from left, Cooma hospital manager Liz Mendes, medical imaging manager Matthew Towning, locum sonographer Sailesh Prasad, Cooma Hospital Auxiliary president Janette Langwill and Cooma Craft Group president Margaret Williams.

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Christmas should be a time of happiness, love and laughter but, sadly, for many Australian kids the festive season is anything but festive. Kids Helpline General Manager Wendy Protheroe said the national counselling service sees a spike in contacts from children and young people concerned about family relationships, emotional problems, suicide, homelessness and grief during the Christmas period. “During December last year, children and young people across Australia made about 40,000 attempts to contact

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sailing Christmas for the whole family. “Children look up to parents for guidance and support so a positive, happy attitude is likely to filter through the family and will increase the chances of young people having a great day,” Ms Protheroe said. “We ask that parents consider the needs of their children this festive season, particularly those children who have faced stress and hardships this year such as loss of loved ones or family breakdowns.” Tips for supporting children at Christmas: Plan ahead so children know where they will be spending Christmas Involve the whole family in planning the celebrations so everyone has something special on the day, whether it is an activity or a special food Encourage children to talk about their feelings, listen and share your own thoughts Provide support for children who have lost loved ones Take some extra time to help children settle into a new or blended family Children and young people aged 5 to 25 years can contact Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800 or www.kidshelp. com.au. No issue is too big or too small.

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Michelago – a new town of the future? By Lisa Deas

Climate change and sources of renewable energy may be political ‘hot topics’ but they are also hitting home on a more personal level when it comes to the future planning of our region. Recently there have been discussions suggesting a shift to renewable energy as our only source of electricity supply. In the eyes of the Government however, renewable energy focuses dominantly on solar and wind power. It is discussions like these that are forcing members of the region to come forward with questions regarding the legitimacy of planning for such a shift without making renewable energy provisions using hydro power to store some of this ‘farm’ energy. So what happens when the sun isn’t shining or the wind isn’t blowing? How will these renewable forms of energy meet the demand of a society who does not deal well with black outs? These are the type of questions that local engineer Wally Mills is asking and at the same time, answering. Mr Mills believes that the shire already has one serious issue and that revolves around our desperate need for the building of further water resources, this is particularly evident in the Nimmitabel area. However, it is Michelago that also has taken Mr Mills interest in terms of an area that he believes could be further developed and utilised for its close proximity to Canberra, it’s relatively cheap land prices and it’s natural assets, in particular Ryries Creek. In his eyes

Michelago could grow and prosper to a community similar in size to Cooma. People who are put off by the high cost of living that comes with owning property in Canberra could live happily in Michelago and not suffer the almost three hour commute of a return trip between Canberra and Cooma. What Mr Mills is really interested in when it comes to the development of this area is the establishing of reliable water infrastructure for every town or village to allow their growth into the future. Coupled with that desire is to incorporate, wherever possible, a hydro electricity facility that can daily become an income stream to Local Government. He says that what is lacking when it comes to wind power and solar power is their potential to store energy in times of the energy produced being surplus to the demand for it; batteries themselves have only a 30 – 40 percent storage efficiency and they don’t last for what we would consider a long time. This is where hydro electricity wins. It has the potential to balance the electricity supply sources in the National Electricity Grid, avoiding those dreaded black outs. It is the variability of hydro electricity that makes it the better option for energy storage; wind, solar and coal do not have the ability that hydro has when it comes to rapidly changing the output of electricity. What Mr Mills is suggesting is that in the new Draft Local Environmental Plan (LEP) proposed by the

local council there have not been allowances made for the potential that he sees in needed town and village water infrastructure to cope with climate change and no initiatives or provisions to facilitate renewable energy from hydro electricity developments to match the Commonwealth and State Government push in that direction. When a battery has an efficiency of only 30 – 40 percent and hydro electricity has the potential to store electricity at 80 – 90 percent efficiency, he cannot understand why there has not been considerations made. The proposed new township near Michelago Village could be developed in a very self sufficient manner, Mr Mills believes that part of the price of purchasing a block of land could be incorporated toward the cost of building the water storage reservoir as well as the hydro electricity plant. Ryries Creek is the water supply Mr Mills suggests could be dammed and used for the establishing of the hydro electricity facility. There is obvious potential for providing sewerage, reticulated water supply and electricity; these are the basic building blocks of a thriving township, just add people. The existing Michelago village would be similarly helped to improve. Mr Mills says he is not asking council for money, he is just asking for support. He believes that the restrictions that exist in the draft LEP are only hindering the potential infrastructure of our region to grow and prosper.

Pictred above, Wally Mills and Geoff Bowland survey the site at Ryrie’s creek which they believe could make a suitable dam site for hydro-electricity generation. Right and at bottom: an overview of the site near Michelago.

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Wednesday December 26, 2012

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Pictured are Nick Moon and Noelene Whiting with Captain Nicholson from the Cooma Salvation Army. Cooma-Monaro Shire Council Environmental Services staff made a donation to the Salvation Army on Friday December 14, with funds raised from “casual Friday”.

“Casual Friday means that providing staff didn’t have meetings scheduled on a Friday, they were permitted to wear neat casual attire rather than their usual work clothing, for a

Gold coin donation. The staff started this at the end of April and on December 14, were able to hand over $213 to Captain Louise Nicholson from the Salvos.

The AGM for the Snowy Scheme Museum Adaminaby (SSMA) was held on Saturday December 8. The outgoing Chairman’s report follows. After the first full year of operations at the SSMA, there is no doubt that the story of the Museum is a success story and one of the reasons for this success is the flexibility to adjust to the changing demands that faced past and present Committee members. The 2012 AGM saw the stepping down of two people who were instrumental during the construction phase of the museum. Paul Middleton supervised the preparation of the Museum site, the erection of the buildings, and the fitting out of the buildings. David Wright, who installed the electricity and supervised the plumbing services. Paul Middleton has

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also been our Secretary for the past few years, having taken over the role from his wife Claire. Claire’s retirement was merely illusory as she has been active in helping Paul as well as completing grant applications, participating in the Museum Standards Program and the DA for the new monthly Museum Markets. Claire has offered to replace Paul as Secretary and we welcome her back onto the Committee. As it has in the past, the changing demands of the Museum require new talents and skills. Another key role in the change from building to operation has been filled by Tim Corkill. Tim has managed the Museum for the past year and I am very pleased that he has agreed to take over the role of President, as well as maintaining the responsibility of public relations. Our Curator Ed Schaepman has been on the Committee for three years. What you see when you walk into this museum is largely Ed’s work. As he lives in Melbourne and spends his holidays

in Adaminaby one wonders how much of a holiday Ed enjoys. One of our highest priorities will be to get further assistance in this field, in cataloguing, d e v e l o p m e n t of displays and educational programs. John Bartell is a Cooma local who came onto the Committee in 2011. John has undertaken the development of a management plan which will cover the full gamut of the Museum’s activities. His experience and knowledge will serve the Museum well. John has agreed to be to be the new Vice-President One person whose importance will never change is our Treasurer, Bev Schornegg. Apart from her duties as Treasurer, Bev has adapted to a changing role by administering the day to day financial transactions of the Museum and also training our volunteers in the use of computer financial software. The new incoming committee member will be Tracy Morris. Tracy operated her own private museum in Queensland before moving to the area, will be responsible

for coordinating the volunteers and assisting Ed with the museum collection. Once again we thank our unflagging Adaminaby Op Shop members. This coenterprise has been a critical source of past and ongoing finance for the Museum. Last year I ended my report by stating that our most pressing need was to find more volunteers to keep the Museum open and I thank everybody that volunteered their time and expertise during the past year. We invite anybody with an interest in the Snowy Scheme and a desire to share its story to contact the museum. I thank the Committee members for their tolerance of an outside Chairman. The time has come when the chief Office Bearers should be locals. My connection with the Museum is through my family connection with the Snowy Scheme and I am happy to maintain that as a Committee member for the present. Peter Taylor SSMA President (outgoing)

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Principal of Cooma Public School, Steve Mayhew, is pictured with the school captains for 2013. They are, from left, Will Saddler, Andreas Kopecky – Geach, Chloe Trevanion and Chelsea Lunt.

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Jacob Beech is pictured with YMCA Fundraising Manager, Damien Mandla and Member for Monaro, John Barilaro. Cooma Public School is getting behind fellow student and YMCA Swimathon 2013 ambassador, Jacob Suthern, and has pledged its support as a community at a launch event held last Monday. The School’s support is being led by Principal Stephen Mayhew who has personally pledged to swim 300 metres and attempt to raise $1000 at the national fundraising event being held at YMCAmanaged Cooma Festival Pool on Sunday March 3. At a special YMCA Swimathon launch event and presentation held at the school, eight-yearold Jacob and his mother Tanya Beech inspired the school community with Jacob’s story of raising $1,442 by swimming 600 metres at the inaugural event this year. The money from Jacob’s swim stayed in the local community to expand the Y’s Learn-to-Swim program for people with a disability. In 2013, Jacob wants swim further and raise more – and is encouraging his school friends to do the same – to ensure more people in the local community with a disability can learn vital swimming and water safety skills. Already, Jacob has raised $130 and is fifth on the national fundraising tally. “As a school community we couldn’t be more proud of Jacob and are looking forward to supporting him and the YMCA at the YMCA Swimathon 2013,” said Mr Mayhew. “We have a special needs unit at our school which makes this important cause especially

personal for us all here at Cooma Public School. Many children have already benefitted from the funds raised locally last year and we look forward to ensuring more of our students and those in the broader community can learn the vital skill of learning to swim. “I am excited about the prospect of helping Jacob raise funds to help children with disabilities learn to swim and look forward to attempting to swim half the distance that our local hero Jacob swam in the event in 2012. YMCA Fundraising Manager, Damien Mandla, also attended today’s event and said he was “truly inspired” by the support shown by this school community. “It’s great to see so many people come together behind a great cause,” Mr Mandla said. “That’s the whole purpose of the YMCA Swimathon,” he said. “This year we have 25 participating pools across NSW and more than 50 pools across the nation taking part, all of which will be inspired by Jacob and the community at Cooma Public School.” To help Jacob on his way, Member for Monaro, John Barilaro, who attended the ceremony, pledged a personal $1000 to get the fundraising started. Registrations for the YMCA Swimathon 2013 are free and open now at www.ymcaswimathon.org.au or at Cooma Festival Pool.

Wednesday December 26, 2012

New health board announced Member for Monaro John Barilaro has welcomed last week’s announcement of the Southern NSW Local Health District Board. The NSW Government has appointed a total of 97 new and re-appointed Local Health District Board members, selected from a pool of more than 300 highly experienced applicants. The new Board appointments include clinicians and highly passionate community representatives who are focused on delivering the best health services for patients closer to home. The Minister for Health, Jillian Skinner, said, “More than three years ago, as part of my pledge to reform this state’s health system, I promised to devolve responsibility and accountability to those closer to the patient – such as Local Health District Board members.” Mr Barilaro was pleased, saying that, “the announcement of the new Board Chairs and members reflects the NSW Liberal and Nationals Government’s commitment to ensure improved patient care and more effective management of our state’s hospitals.”

Mr Barilaro extends his congratulations to the newly and re-appointed members. The Southern NSW Local Health District Board sees Ms Jennifer Symons appointed as the new Chair of the Board, Mrs Janet Aveyard, Dr Pavan Bhandari, Dr Peter Davis, Mr Russell Fitzpatrick, Mr Mark Harrison, Mr Russell Schneider AM, Ms Kathryn Stonestreet and Cr Bronnie Taylor returning as members of the board, and Mr Patrick Callioni, Mr Geoffrey Frost and Mr Michael Hampson being appointed as new members. “Local Health District Boards are a key part of our health system and they have a big job ahead of them with substantial growth in their budgets to deliver more emergency and elective surgery services than ever before,” Mr Barilaro said. “I congratulate the new board members on their appointment and thank the outgoing chair and members for their dedication over the past year to improve patient care across the Monaro.”

Promise of better Dalgety water Member for Monaro John Barilaro announced last week that the NSW Liberal and Nationals Government will contribute to the design and construction of a new water intake at Dalgety. “The new NSW Government will contribute up to $200,000 towards Snowy River Shire Council’s project to install a new permanent water intake for Dalgety,” Mr Barilaro said. “After 16 years of Sydney-centric Labor Government, it is refreshing to see that rural and regional infrastructure is finally receiving the support it requires from the State Government.” The commitment of financial support from NSW Minister for Primary Industries Katrina Hodgkinson came following a close

assessment of the impact of September 2012 Snowy River restoration flows on the existing pump intake. “The new pump intake will provide greater water security in the long term for the Dalgety community,” Mr Barilaro said. “It is crucial that the State Government assist rural and regional Councils in rejuvenating their water infrastructure and I am proud to be part of a Government that is achieving results of my community.” Timing for the planning and construction of the new intake will be developed shortly by Snowy River Shire Council, in conjunction with the NSW Office of Water.

Christmas Carols at Nimmitabel

A joyful Carol evening was held at Nimmitabel Nimmitabel Hall rang with music enjoyed by 50 residents. on Sunday night. As well as community carols, young performer Pictured, Amos and May Walker added to the Emma Cohen, led the singing, and Amos and Christmas Community singing, and Darrrell May Walker sang a duet. Gaukroger played the piano. A surprise for all was the glorious rendition of “The Holy City” by musician Robert Shearer. The

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Cooma Police report a number of Monaro Highway on Wednesday. The break and enters in premises in the fire was quickly contained. week leading up to Christmas. Pictured, the fire scene in Sharp Break-ins were reported in Lloyd Avenue, Bent Street and McDonald Street, Cooma, last Wednesday. Avenue overnight on December 19 and early morning on December 20. Property and cash was stolen from some of the premises. Police inquiries were continuing at the time of going to press. Monday 31st December 8:30am - 5:00pm Cooma Fire Brigade was called to a small fire Tuesday 1st January - PARTY at the Food Factory at 4pm on December 19. A hot plate had been left on and caused a small fire. The fire was extinguished, but the premises suffered smoke damage. Cooma Fire Brigade and Coma Rural Fire services both attended a small grass fire near Mack’s Auto & Tyre Centre 90 Sharp Street, Cooma M & T Motors, on the

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Wednesday December 26, 2012

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Well, that’s Christmas done and dusted for another year. The Postman hopes everyone had a great time, received the presents they wanted (or deserved) and enjoyed the company of family and friends. Santa seemed to have considered The Postman to be neither too good nor too bad this year, which is probably a happy medium. Not too sure about the musical socks, though! But at least they match the flashing tie. We couldn’t end the year without another comment on politics. Not only do we have the carbon tax – remember - “there will be no carbon tax under any government I lead”, now the promised surplus has also suffered a reversal. Treasurer Wayne Swan had the spin-doctors working overtime explaining how the surplus he was determined to deliver wasn’t going to happen. Funny how in March, the surplus was the ultimate ambition but by December, is was no longer important. Anyone else sick of our disingenuous political circus? Speaking of circuses – the now revamped, revamped Local Land Services (LLS), seems to incorporate about a third of NSW. The original revamping has been massaged to include the South Coast and Eurobodalla, after comments on the proposal closed on December 7. The Postman has to query how such a large area is going to be serviced with reduced personnel numbers. Where will the headquarters be? How will such diverse agricultural practices all be catered for? It may as well be state-wide. It is another reason why we voters need to look at the whole political structure – do we need three tiers of government? Would a Federal government, with large regional councils across Australia be better than State governments, plus local governments? Something to ponder over New Year. Speaking of which – Happy New Year to all. May 2013 bring us peace, love and happiness, with enough dollars to sustain us. Have a good one!

Editor, Through your newspaper – and on behalf of our members and friends – Snowy Monaro Arts Council Inc (SMAC) would like to take an end-of-year moment to say thank-you to all those who have participated in, assisted with and attended SMAC’s events during 2012. Thank you to our audiences, performers, singers, dancers, musicians, students and teachers who have joined us in the celebration of life through music, dance and song in this generous and innovative community. In a busy year which included the local program for the first “Grand Birthday Concert”, we also presented events in association with old friends like the University of Sydney Conservatorium of Music’s ‘Conquest’ performers and through a new association with the Sydney International Piano Competition of Australia (SIPCA). Our final event of 2012 brought together performing groups and individuals from across the region for the “Together to Remember Concert” concert on Remembrance Day November 11, with assistance from the Regional Arts NSW Country Arts Support Program and the valued support of the local South East Arts team. Our thanks also to the Cooma-

Monaro Shire Council and to Cooma Ex-Services Club for their generous assistance with the venue and other facilities for this event. Our volunteers, members of the SMAC Committee and friends contribute each year to the success of every event in dozens of ways which include selling tickets, working backstage, making and serving food and preparing the venue for the performance and cleaning afterwards. Our thanks for your unfailing support and enthusiasm. Also we thank our very supportive local media, regional ABC, promotion and publicity agencies and website hosts for their help in publicising and reporting events. Our first concert for 2013 will be the Brisbane organist and musician Peter Crane, who will return to play at St Andrew’s Uniting Church, Cooma on Sunday February 10. Watch this space! Thank you once again to everyone for your help. We wish you a very Happy Christmas and robust New Year when SMAC hopes it can once again surprise and delight you all. Elizabeth Laught Honorary secretary SMAC, Cooma

Degrees of debate Editor, Our governments feed us Carbon (Ad nauseam ) day and night. Any opposition to the political view is absolutely rejected, or even threatened with legal action. To drive the official view to the extreme they have now invented a new thermometer. It’s called “centy-degrees”. Before we had the present temperature scale of 100 degrees boiling point we had the Fahrenheit scale, please be advised that the present scale is called ‘Celsius’ after Mr Anders Celsius, a Swedish astronomer *1701 - 1744, who divided the

scale in 100 divisions (degrees) from boiling to freezing at sea level. To measure temperatures in 1/100 of a degree is totally absurd to stress the carbon and climate change doctrine. When temperatures were measured in Fahrenheit 100/ degree were never uncommon. Fahrenheit’s boiling point is 212/ degrees. For those that are interested, there was also a Reaumur scale, boiling point at 80/degrees -divisions, from boiling to freezing. Artur Baumgartner Peak View

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Wednesday December 26, 2012

Jindabyne Central School awards day 2012 “Rituals are important” said Deputy Principal, Jindabyne Central Secondary School, Steve Cooper in his opening address to the guests, parents and the students. He added that the ritual of presentation ceremonies is important in recognising the successes of the students of all abilities and backgrounds. In her presentation to the Junior School, Deputy Principal Ms Sheena Perry acknowledged the contributions to the school made by the Parents and Citizens Association and the work outstanding work by teachers, aides and administration staff in providing opportunities for kids to shine both in the class room, the sporting field and culturally. The achievements of the Jindabyne students were strongly applauded at the Jindabyne Central School presentations, conducted in four ceremonies over two days. It seemed that each of the students went on the stage at some time, to be presented with one or more awards. Amongst the long list of recipients and achievers, were Rebekah Batson from Year 6 and Year 10 students Hudson Emery who received Deputy Principals’ Awards. The captains of the both the Junior School (Rebekah Batson and Cooper de Pagter) and Senior School (Michaela Ripper and John Hukins) demonstrated impressive confidence as Masters of Ceremony during the presentation ceremonies as they introduced program items. Light entertainment during the ceremonies was provided by the school band and youthful vocalists. Everyone will remember Year 6 singing the arrangement “Sing Out Loud” composed by their fellow student Kayla Gay prior to the farewell of the students as they move on to secondary school.

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Wednesday December 26, 2012

Monaro Farming Systems’ producers see big benefits from co-ordinated soil testing deficient in both P & S. On the granite soils, 61percent were below optimum for P but a high proportion (78 percent) were also low in S, and a quarter may also have low potassium (K) levels. A rather high proportion of granite soils (55 percent) were potentially deficient in both P and S, with about half of these soils also having low K levels. On the shale soils, the soil test results indicated 79percent were below optimum for P, 83percent below optimum for S and 47 percent below optimum for K. A relatively high proportion of paddocks had indications of multiple nutrient deficiencies (P and S, or P, K and S). The results have shown that S fertility is a major issue over all soil types on the Monaro and that, in some cases, producers may be dealing with multiple nutrient limitations which can make for some difficult fertiliser decisions. Richard Simpson’s main messages included: knowing your critical target nutrient levels for your soils, and monitoring this over time by regular testing to guide

On November 27, Monaro Farming Systems hosted its third annual “Soil Club” session with a talk by CSIRO’s pasture agronomist, Dr Richard Simpson, to approximately 40 Monaro producers. This initiative was begun three years ago in response to the growing concerns and challenges of managing fertiliser investments in the face of rising, global fertiliser costs and a bleak forecast that “peak phosphorus” may occur within 25 years. As Richard states “It is imperative that farms use scarce nutrient resources more effectively. However, a major issue for our farmers is interpreting the soil nutrition information that is available and translating it into a more efficient and targeted fertiliser program on-farm that can help maintain high stocking rates and productivity”. With support from NSW DPI agronomist, Luke Pope, MFS has now built a database of over 650 soil test results, representing 479 paddocks, collected over three years from the three main Monaro soil types based on basalt, granite and shale. These results show some strong emerging trends. The basalt soils, as expected, generally have high phosphorus (P) fertility but the soil results indicate 19 percent were below optimum for P but 82 percent were below optimum for sulphur (S) with 17 percent

fertiliser investment decisions. Understanding the “whole picture” of your soil’s nutrient status is important, as one critical element deficiency may be limiting your response to all the other applied nutrients. Another key message was the importance of matching fertiliser investments with an appropriate level of pasture utilisation to ensure that the financial gains from fertiliser use are fully realised.

Overall the day was very successful with feedback including “these annual presentations both last year and this year were so clear and to the point and have taught us a lot for the better management of our soils.” This Monaro Farming Systems project, “Targeting fertiliser to fertility” is proudly supported by Landcare Australia and Woolworths.

The Monaro Post Regional tourism grants for Monaro We’re local, supporting locals. Keeping the local dollar here! The Lions Club of Jindabyne Inc. proudly presents

29th, 30th, 31st December 2012 The Station Jindabyne Come and see Australias best riders battle it out in the Snow FM Stockmans Challenge

Plus all day entertainment Noddy, Worlds Biggest Horse • Gilmores Family Circus Pig Races • Petting Zoo • Team Yarding • Brumbies Art Exhibition and Show • Heritage Display Buskers • Markets • Live Music • Bush Poetry Walers • Bullocks and Clydesdales David and Sandi Simons ‘Reining Display & Liberty Act’ and ‘Cowboy Dressage’

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Member for Monaro John Barilaro has announced two local tourism events will receive funding through the NSW Government’s 2013 Regional Flagship Events Program. “I am thrilled to see that the NSW Government is living up to its commitment to provide funding for regional tourism,” Mr Barilaro said. The program assists in the development of events that reflect and contribute to the unique character of the tourism regions of NSW and has provided more than $5 million in funding to date. The 2013 Regional Flagship Event funding round received 109 expressions of interest from events across the state. Of these, a total of 38 events will receive funding though the 2013 program. “Of the 38 events being funded across NSW, two will be in Monaro, which is a great result for the local industry,” Mr Barilaro said. “The NSW Government’s Regional Flagship Events Program provides one-year grants of $10,000 or grants of $20,000 per year for the three years to support the marketing and advertising of events that reflect the unique character of our regions and encourage visitors.” In Monaro, the Snowy Mountains of Music Festival

in Perisher has received a one-off annual funding of $10,000. The event has been running for eight years and coincides with the opening of the ski season. With more than blues bands, numerous acts and child friendly, family activities, the event is expected to increase its attendance from 1,200 people in 2012 to more than 1,500 people in 2013. The Fireside Festival the Poacher’s Way which is run in numerous Monaro locations, including Bungendore, has a diverse range of events and experiences in the themes of Firesides, Flavours and Friends. The event has also been running for eight years and in 2013 is expected to increase upon its 2012 attendance of around 25,000 people. “Tourism is vital to regional NSW and the NSW Government is committed to supporting programs like this which help us to achieve our goal of doubling overnight visitor expenditure to NSW by 2020,” said Mr Barilaro. “After 16 years of Sydney-centric Government, it is great to see rural and regional tourism being promoted and funded by the Liberal and Nationals NSW Government.”

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Wednesday December 26, 2012

Monaro High School presentation night

Laurence Redmond won the Andrew Bruyns Danielle Seymour won the JB McGee Shield Shield for senior boys golf. for Foreign Study.

Miranda Evans won the Noel Laughlin Medal for Outstanding Achievement.

James Ewart was the sportsperson of the year.

Daniel Morassutti won the Richard Benneworth Scholarship.

Amy Grose, pictured with Mayor Dean Lynch. She won the Year 7 award for academic excellence.

Former principal John McGee presented the Elise Newberry Award to Cheyenne Lawler.

Carton Vracar won the Snowy Hydro prize for best engineering student.

The ADF awards went to Jack Clayton, Thomas Crimmins and Carly Rixon, presented by Cindy Chawner.

Mayor Dean Lynch with Gabby Kerr, Cassie Miller, Charlee Peckover and Xiao Yan Gua, academic award winners from Years 7 to 9.

Mayor Dean Lynch with showcase award winners, Andrew Anthony, Carly Rixon, Miranda Evans, James Ewart and Tasneem Hudson.

Incoming captain Blayne Thomas and outgoing captain James Ewart both won sporting awards.

Special Awards The Richard Benneworth Scholarship Daniel Morassutti The David Hain Award for Application & Initiative in Year 11 Elle Walters The Rowan Sandercoe Memorial Award for All-Round Application & Participation Samantha Cassilles The 2012 Australian Defence Forces Leadership & Teamwork Awards Carly Rixon The Snowy Hydro Prize for Best Engineering Student Carton Vracar

Elise Newberry Memorial Award Cheyenne Lawler Academic Excellence Awards First in Year 7 – Award for Academic Excellence First in Year 8 – Award for Academic Excellence First in Year 9 – Award for Academic Excellence First in Year 10 – Award for Academic Excellence First in Year 11 – Award for Academic Excellence

Amy Grose Gabrielle Kerr Cassandra Miller Charlie Peckover Xiao Yan Guan

Showcase Awards Monaro High School Dux 2011 Monaro High School Citizen of the Year Award Monaro High School Excellence in the Arts Award Monaro High School Sportsperson of the Year Monaro High School Award for Academic Excellence

Andrew Anthony Carly Rixon Miranda Evans James Ewart Tanseem Hudson

Wednesday December 26, 2012

The Mother of all Musters starts on Saturday It really does take a whole community to stage a successful event, especially in small regional towns. Such collaboration has been taking place in Jindabyne this year and will this weekend with the Snowy Mountains Muster at The Station. The Snowy Mountains Muster has seen local organisations and businesses including Perisher, the Lions Club of Jindabyne, Snow FM and Wildbrumby Schnapps Distillery join forces to stage the 8th Annual Stockman’s Challenge horsemanship event. The Stockman’s Challenge, the centerpiece of the muster, is one of four similar horse events held around NSW. Held last year at The Station, Jindabyne and previously at Dalgety, the Challenge has been a draw card for the Snowy Mountains attracting riders and tourists to the region since 2004. This year, the three day event is appropriately named the Wildbrumby Snowy Mountains Muster with the generous support of Brad and Monika Spalding at Thredbo Valley Distillery. Combine with this sponsorship from radio station Snow FM for the challenge itself, and the support of the Lions Club this successful horsemanship competition will continue to be a must see event on the Snowy Mountains calendar.

Spokesman for the Lions Club of Jindabyne, Terry Chalk is pleased the Club has backed such an iconic event. “The Stockman’s Challenge encapsulates the history and heritage of the High Country. It is so important this event continues in the region to celebrate the high country heritage so intrinsic to Jindabyne and the mountains and also attract larger numbers of tourists to the area in what is traditionally our off season” he said. The Snowy Mountains Muster is an action packed horse event and in addition to this there is an incredible lineup of entertainment and activities for families including vintage cars, heritage displays, circus events and very special guest Noddy, the world’s largest horse attending for the first time. As with all good bush musters the poetry stage is already attracting interest from all across Eastern Australia and the finale of the event will be huge New Years Eve celebration. “It will be a great event for the Christmas School holidays for

both local and tourist families” said Mr Chalk. “The Wildbrumby Snowy Mountains Muster is an annual event and we expect people to return year after year. Having the support of local businesses such as Perisher, Wildbrumby and Snow FM has put us in a good position

for the first year and we hope as the event grows the local community will come to feel they own it,” he said. The Wildbrumby Snowy Mountains Muster will take place at the Station, Jindabyne from 29-31 December. Children under 14 years are free and

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

Snowy Mountains Muster Entertainment Schedule 2012

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6.00 News. 10.00 Mr Bean. 10.25 Movie: The Picture Show Man. (1977) (G) 12.00 Midday Report. 12.30 Sergei Prokofiev’s Peter And The Wolf. (PG) 1.05 Movie: The Way We Were. (1973) (PG) 3.00 Children’s Programs. 5.00 Eggheads. 5.30 Poh’s Kitchen. 6.00 Three Men In Another Boat. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Kitchen Cabinet. Final. 8.30 Movie: Genova. (2008) (M) 10.00 Angry Boys. (M) 10.30 News. 10.45 Monty Python: Almost The Truth – The Lawyer’s Cut. (M) 11.40 Twins. (PG) 12.35 The Clinic. (PG)

6.00 ABC News Breakfast. 10.00 The Whitlams And The SSO. 12.00 Midday Report. 12.30 Movie: At Sword’s Point. (1952) (PG) 1.55 Sound Of Mumbai: A Musical. 2.55 Minuscule. 3.00 Children’s Programs. 5.00 Eggheads. 5.30 Poh’s Kitchen. 6.00 Doctor Who. (PG) 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Friday Night Dinner. New series. (PG) 8.30 Agatha Christie’s Poirot. (M) 10.10 News: Late Edition. 10.20 My Family. (PG) 10.50 The Old Guys. (PG) 11.20 My Family. (PG) 11.50 Rage. (MA15+)

6.00 Rage. 10.30 The Rage FIFTY 2012. (PG) 11.30 Eggheads. 12.00 Movie: The Ten Commandments. (1956) (G) 3.30 Movie: The Boy With Green Hair. (1948) (G) 4.50 Big Ideas Sampler. 5.05 The Wonder Years. (PG) 5.30 Annabel Langbein: The Free Range Cook. 6.00 River Cottage: Everyday. 6.45 Gardening Australia Summer. 7.00 News. 7.30 Doc Martin. (PG) 8.20 Hebburn. (PG) 8.50 Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries. (M) 9.45 Midsomer Murders. (M) 11.20 Silent Witness. (M) 12.15 Waking The Dead. (M)

6.00 Rage. 6.30 Children’s Programs. 9.00 Breakfast. 11.30 Songs Of Praise. 12.00 Best Of Landline. 1.00 Travel Oz. 1.30 Portrait Of A Distant Land. 2.00 Legend Of Pancho Barnes And The Happy Bottom Riding Club. 3.00 In The Shadow Of Hollywood. (PG) 4.00 A Letter To Elia. 5.00 Attenborough’s Journey. 6.00 Joanna Lumley’s Greek Odyssey. 6.45 Gardening Australia. 7.00 News. 7.30 The Manor Reborn. 8.30 Pillars Of The Earth. (M) 10.20 Curse Of The Gothic Symphony. 11.45 Movie: Oyster Farmer. (2004) (MA15+)

6.00 ABC News Breakfast. 10.00 Mr Bean. 10.25 Minuscule. 10.30 Last Night Of The Proms 2011. 12.00 Midday Report. 12.30 The Schools Spectacular 2011. 3.00 Children’s Programs. 5.00 Eggheads. 5.30 Poh’s Kitchen. 6.00 Restoration Man. 6.55 Audrey’s Kitchen. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 QI. (PG) 8.30 Edinburgh Military Tattoo 2012. 10.10 News: Late Edition. 10.20 Last Night Of The Proms 2012. 11.50 Agatha Christie’s Poirot. (M)

6.00 ABC News Breakfast. 10.00 Mr Bean. 10.20 Edinburgh Military Tattoo 2012. 12.00 Midday Report. 12.30 Movie: The Red Shoes. (1948) (G) 2.40 The Lost Thing. 3.00 Children’s Programs. 5.00 Eggheads. 5.30 Poh’s Kitchen. 6.00 Time Team America. Final. 6.55 Audrey’s Kitchen. Final. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 QI. (PG) 8.30 Movie: The Mystery Of Edwin Drood. (2012) (M) 10.30 News: Late Edition. 10.40 When Teenage Meets Old Age. (PG) 11.40 Movie: Darling Lili. (1970) (M)

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6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show: Summer. (PG) 10.00 Minute To Win It. (PG) 11.00 Perfect Couples. (PG) 11.30 News. 12.00 Hamilton Island Race Week. 12.30 Sailing. Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race. 2.00 Today Tonight. 2.30 Dr Oz. (PG) 3.30 Toybox. (P) 4.00 It’s Academic. (C) 4.30 News At 4.30. 5.00 The Price Is Right. 5.30 Deal Or No Deal. 6.00 News. 6.30 Today Tonight. 7.00 Wild Vets. 7.30 Dynamo. (PG) 8.30 Grimm. (M) 10.30 The Cult. (M) 11.30 Olivia Lee: Dirty, Sexy, Funny. (M) 12.00 Sons And Daughters. 12.30 Home Shopping.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show: Summer. (PG) 10.00 Minute To Win It. (PG) 11.00 Perfect Couples. (PG) 11.30 News. 12.00 Movie: Making Mr Right. (2008) (PG) 2.00 Today Tonight. 2.30 Dr Oz. (PG) 3.30 Toybox. (P) 4.00 It’s Academic. (C) 4.30 News At 4.30. 5.00 The Price Is Right. 5.30 Deal Or No Deal. 6.00 News. 6.30 Today Tonight. 7.00 Wild Vets. 7.30 Motorway Patrol. (PG) 8.00 SCU: Serious Crash Unit. (PG) 8.30 Movie: Diamonds Are Forever. (1971) (M) 11.05 Up All Night. (PG) 11.35 Cougar Town. (M) 12.00 Auction Squad.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 Morning Show. (PG) 10.00 Minute To Win It. (PG) 11.00 Perfect Couples. (PG) 11.30 News. 12.00 Movie: Jane Austen’s Emma. (1996) (PG) 2.30 Dr Oz. (PG) 3.30 Toybox. (P) 4.00 It’s Academic. (C) 4.30 News At 4.30. 5.00 The Price Is Right. 5.30 Deal Or No Deal. 6.00 News. 6.30 Today Tonight. 7.00 Wild Vets. 7.30 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. 8.30 Movie: Live And Let Die. (1973) (PG) 11.05 The Secrets Of Skyfall. (PG) 11.35 Celebrity Juice. (MA15+) 12.15 Grey’s Anatomy. (M)

6.00 Home Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Dr Oz. (PG) 11.00 Ghosts Of Time. (C) 12.00 Sea Princesses. (C) 12.30 Outsourced. (PG) 1.00 Movie: Like Mike 2: Streetball. (2006) (G) 3.00 Movie: Hercules. (1997) (G) 5.00 Hart Of The Barbecue. (PG) 5.30 Sydney Weekender. 6.00 News. 6.30 Movie: The Man With The Golden Gun. (1974) (PG) 9.10 Movie: The Spy Who Loved Me. (1977) (M) 11.45 Celebrity Juice. (MA15+) 12.30 Grey’s Anatomy. (M)

6.00 Nopalea Wellness Challenge. 6.30 Home Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Parenthood. (PG) 11.00 Parenthood. (PG) 12.00 Beat The Star. (PG) 1.00 Movie: The Greatest Game Ever Played. (2005) (G) 3.30 Fat Family Diet. (PG) 4.30 Better Homes And Gardens. 6.00 News. 6.30 The Vicar Of Dibley. (PG) 7.35 Border Patrol. (PG) 8.05 Coastwatch. (PG) 8.35 Bones. (M) 10.30 The Cult. (M) 11.30 Parking Wars. (PG) 12.00 Grey’s Anatomy. (M)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 10.00 Dr Oz. (PG) 11.00 Perfect Couples. (PG) 11.30 News. 12.00 Movie: The Great Outdoors. (1988) (PG) 2.00 Children’s Programs. 3.00 Teenage Fairytale Dropouts. New series. (C) 3.30 Toybox. (P) 4.00 Spit It Out. (C) 4.30 News At 4.30. 5.00 The Price Is Right. 5.30 Deal Or No Deal. 6.00 News. 6.30 Today Tonight. 7.00 Wild Vets. 7.30 Motorway Patrol. (PG) 8.00 SCU: Serious Crash Unit. 8.30 Highway Patrol. (PG) 9.00 Castle. (M) 10.00 Movie: Subdivision. (2009) (M) 12.00 Auction Squad.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show: Summer. (PG) 10.00 Tour De Cure 2012. 11.00 Perfect Couples. (PG) 11.30 News. 12.00 Movie: Mom’s Got A Date With A Vampire. (2000) (PG) 2.00 International Horse Trials. 3.00 Dr Oz. (PG) 4.00 The Zoo. 4.30 News At 4.30. 5.00 The Price Is Right. 5.30 Deal Or No Deal. 6.00 News. 6.30 Today Tonight. 7.00 Wild Vets. 7.30 Unlikely Animal Friends 2. 8.30 Movie: Bridget Jones’s Diary. (2001) (M) 10.30 Body Of Proof. (M) 11.30 I Just Want My Pants Back. (M) 12.00 Auction Squad.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Yamba’s Playtime. (P) 9.30 Kitchen Whiz. (C) 10.00 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v Sri Lanka. Day 1. Morning session. From the MCG. 12.30 The Cricket Show. 1.00 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v Sri Lanka. Day 1. Afternoon session. 6.00 The WIN News Hour. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Big Bang Theory. (PG) 8.30 Movie: Mr & Mrs Smith. (2005) (M) 11.00 Anger Management. (M) 11.30 I Hate My Teenage Daughter. (PG) 12.00 WIN News Late Edition. 12.30 Nikita. (AV15+)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Yamba’s Playtime. (P) 9.30 Kitchen Whiz. (C) 10.00 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v Sri Lanka. Day 2. Morning session. From the MCG. 12.30 The Cricket Show. 1.00 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v Sri Lanka. Day 2. Afternoon session. From the MCG. 6.00 The WIN News Hour. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Getaway Summer. (PG) 8.30 Person Of Interest. (M) 9.30 CSI: NY. (M) 10.30 True CSI: Cold Blood: Cherry Hill Murder. (AV15+) 11.30 Weeds. (MA15+) 12.00 WIN News Late Edition. 12.30 20/20.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Yamba’s Playtime. (P) 9.30 Kitchen Whiz. (C) 10.00 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v Sri Lanka. Day 3. Morning session. From the MCG. 12.30 The Cricket Show. 1.00 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v Sri Lanka. Day 3. Afternoon session. From the MCG. 6.00 The WIN News Hour. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Motorway Patrol. (PG) 8.30 Movie: Fool’s Gold. (2008) (M) 10.50 Movie: Friends With Money. (2006) (M) 12.40 WIN News Late Edition.

6.00 Bubble Guppies. 6.30 Dora. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v Sri Lanka. Day 4. Morning session. From the MCG. (Please note: If cricket coverage finishes early, alternative schedule will be shown) 12.30 The Cricket Show. 1.00 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v Sri Lanka. Day 4. Afternoon session. 6.00 News. 6.30 Funniest Home Videos. (PG) 7.30 Movie: Surf’s Up. (2007) (G) 9.20 Movie: Summer Coda. (2010) (M) 11.40 Movie: Night Shift. (1982) (M)

6.00 Bubble Guppies. 6.30 Dora. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v Sri Lanka. Day 5. Morning session. From the MCG. (Please note: If cricket coverage finishes early, alternative schedule will be shown) 12.30 The Cricket Show. 1.00 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v Sri Lanka. Day 5. Afternoon session. 6.00 News. 6.30 Frozen Planet. (PG) 7.30 60 Minutes. 8.30 The Mentalist. (M) 9.30 CSI. (M) 10.30 Unforgettable. (M) 11.30 Southland. (M) 12.20 What Would You Do?

6.00 Today. 9.00 Mornings: Summer Series. (PG) 10.30 Kitchen Whiz. (C) 11.00 News. 12.00 Ellen. (PG) 1.00 The View. (PG) 2.00 Days Of Our Lives. (PG) 3.00 Alive And Cooking. 3.30 Hi-5. (P) 4.00 Pyramid. (C) 4.30 News. 5.30 Hot Seat. 6.00 The WIN News Hour. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Big Bang Theory. (PG) 8.30 New Year’s Eve: Family Fireworks. (PG) 9.10 Movie: Hairspray. (2007) (PG) 11.25 New Year’s Eve: Midnight Fireworks. (PG) 12.15 Movie: Can’t Stop The Music. (1980) (PG)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Mornings: Summer Series. (PG) 10.30 The New Adventures Of Old Christine. (PG) 11.00 News. 12.00 Ellen. (PG) 1.00 The View. (PG) 2.00 Days Of Our Lives. (PG) 3.00 Alive And Cooking. 3.30 The Bill Engvall Show. (PG) 4.00 The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air. 4.30 News. 5.30 Hot Seat. 6.00 The WIN News Hour. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Hamish & Andy’s Euro Gap Year. (PG) 8.30 Big Bang Theory. (PG) 9.30 2 Broke Girls. (PG) 10.00 Two And A Half Men. (M) 10.30 Survivor: Philippines. (PG) 11.30 Weeds. (M) 12.00 News. 12.30 20/20.

6.00 CBS. 7.00 Wurrawhy. 7.30 ET. 8.00 Insider. 8.30 Bold And The Beautiful. 9.00 Judge Judy. 9.30 Everyday Gourmet. 10.00 Good Chef. 10.30 Yes Chef. 11.00 Living Room. 12.00 Dr Phil. 1.00 Doctors. 2.00 Ready Steady Cook. 3.00 Judge Judy. 3.30 Huey’s Kitchen. 4.00 Totally Wild. 4.30 Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 News. 6.00 Simpsons. (PG) 6.30 Project. 7.30 Wedding Band. 8.30 Movie: The Truman Show. (1998) (PG) 10.30 Almighty Johnsons. (M) 11.30 The Project. 12.30 Infomercials.

6.00 CBS. 7.00 Wurrawhy. 7.30 ET. 8.00 Insider. 8.30 Bold & The Beautiful. 9.00 Judge Judy. 9.30 Everyday Gourmet. 10.00 Good Chef. 10.30 Yes Chef. 11.00 Living Room. 12.00 Dr Phil. 1.00 Doctors. (PG) 2.00 Ready Steady Cook. 3.00 Judge Judy. 3.30 Huey’s Kitchen. 4.00 Scope. 4.30 Bold & The Beautiful. 5.00 News. 6.00 Simpsons. 6.30 Project. 7.30 Jamie’s Fifteen Minute Meals. 8.00 Jamie’s Thirty Minute Meals. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. (M) 9.30 Almighty Johnsons. (M) 11.30 Project.

6.00 CBS. 7.00 Wurrawhy. 7.30 ET. 8.00 Insider. 8.30 Bold And The Beautiful. 9.00 Judge Judy. 9.30 Everyday Gourmet. 10.00 Good Chef. 10.30 Lorraine Pascale. 11.00 Living Room. 12.00 Dr Phil. 1.00 Doctors. 2.00 Ready Steady Cook. 3.00 Judge Judy. 3.30 Huey’s Kitchen. 4.00 SheZow. 4.30 Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 News. 6.00 Simpsons. 6.30 Project. 7.30 Living Room. (PG) 8.30 Burn Notice. (M) 9.30 Almighty Johnsons. (M) 10.30 Almighty Johnsons. Final. (M) 11.30 Project. 12.30 Good Wife. (M)

6.00 Diamonds In The Rough. 7.00 Children’s Programs. 9.30 Totally Wild. (C) 10.00 The Doctors. (PG) 11.00 Cyclones. (PG) 12.00 The Living Room Summer Series. (PG) 1.00 Tennis. Hopman Cup. Day 1. Spain v South Africa. From Perth Arena. 5.00 News At Five. 6.00 The Simpsons. (PG) 6.30 David Attenborough: The Life Of Mammals: Life In The Trees. 7.30 Bondi Vet. (PG) 8.30 Tennis. Hopman Cup. Day 1. Australia v Germany. From Perth Arena.

6.00 Religion. 7.00 SheZow. (C) 7.30 Totally Wild. 8.00 Shore Birds: Frequent Flyers. 9.00 Good Chef Bad Chef. 10.00 Losing It. (PG) 11.00 Saving Babies. (PG) 11.30 Everyday Gourmet. 12.00 Pat Callinan’s 4x4 Adventures. 1.00 Tennis. Hopman Cup. Day 2. USA v South Africa. From Perth Arena. 5.00 News At Five. 6.00 The Simpsons. (PG) 6.30 Merlin. (PG) 7.30 Modern Family. (PG) 8.30 Tennis. Hopman Cup. Day 2. Spain v France. From Perth Arena.

6.00 CBS. (PG) 7.00 Wurrawhy. (P) 7.30 ET. (PG) 8.00 Insider. (PG) 8.30 Doctors. (PG) 9.30 Everyday Gourmet. 10.00 Good Chef Bad Chef. 10.30 Yes Chef. 11.00 Living Room. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PG) 1.00 Tennis. Hopman Cup. Day 3. Serbia v Italy. From Perth Arena. 5.00 News At Five. 6.00 The Simpsons. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Modern Family. (PG) 8.00 Ben And Kate. (PG) 8.30 Graham Norton NYE’s Special. (M) 10.00 Movie: Moulin Rouge! (2001) (M) 12.45 David Letterman. (PG)

6.00 CBS. 7.00 Wurrawhy. (P) 7.30 ET. 8.00 omg! Insider. New. 8.30 Doctors. (PG) 9.30 Everyday Gourmet. 10.00 Good Chef. 10.30 Yes Chef. 11.00 Living Room. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PG) 1.00 Everyday Gourmet. 1.30 Movie: Pride & Prejudice. (2005) (G) 4.00 Totally Wild. (C) 4.30 Everyday Gourmet. 5.00 News At Five. 6.00 The Simpsons. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Jamie’s Fifteen Minute Meals. 8.00 Jamie’s Thirty Minute Meals. 8.30 Tennis. Hopman Cup. Day 4. USA v France. From Perth Arena.

6.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 America Before Columbus. (PG) 2.00 A Taste Of Iran. 2.50 Luke Nguyen’s Greater Mekong Bitesize. 3.00 France 24 News. 3.30 Al Jazeera News. 4.00 The Journal. 4.30 PBS NewsHour. 5.30 Global Village. 6.00 Food Safari. 6.30 World News Australia. 7.30 Monster Bug Wars: Rainforest Rampage. Final. 8.30 Toughest Place To Be A…: Midwife. (PG) 9.30 Movie: In The Loop. (2009) 11.25 Movie: Tsotsi. (2005) (M)

6.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Food Lovers’ Guide To Australia. 1.30 Why Doesn’t Maths Add Up? 2.30 Parent Rescue. 3.00 France 24 News. 3.30 Al Jazeera News. 4.00 Journal. 4.30 PBS. 5.30 Global Village. 6.00 Food Safari. 6.30 World News Australia. 7.30 My Sri Lanka With Peter Kuruvita. Final. 8.00 Luke Nguyen’s Greater Mekong 2. Final. 8.30 Raymond Blanc. Final. 9.35 One Born Every Minute. (M) 10.30 World News Australia. 11.05 Sunny Side Of Sex. 12.00 Movie: North Face. (2008) (M)

6.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Food Lovers’ Guide To Australia. 1.30 The Nest. 2.30 Here Comes The Neighbourhood. 3.00 France 24 News. 3.30 Al Jazeera News. 4.00 The Journal. 4.30 PBS NewsHour. 5.30 Global Village. 6.00 Food Safari. 6.30 World News Australia. 7.30 Monty Halls’ Island Escape. New. 8.30 When We Left Earth. (PG) 9.30 As It Happened: How To Go To War – Raising Arms. (PG) 10.30 World News Australia. 11.05 Movie: Lol. (2008) (M) 12.55 Kurt Wallander. (MA15+)

6.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Sutra. 2.15 The Chopin Préludes. 2.20 The Mexican Suitcase. 3.25 John Cage: Journeys In Sound. 4.30 PBS NewsHour. 5.30 Who Do You Think You Are? 6.30 World News Australia. 7.30 Amazon With Bruce Parry. Final. (PG) 8.30 Hunted. (M) 9.35 Real Humans. (M) 10.45 Movie: Crows: 0. (2007) (AV15+) The son of a Yakuza boss transfers to the toughest school in town, in order to prove himself to his father.

6.00 WorldWatch. 8.30 PopAsia. 10.30 Football Asia. 11.00 FIFA Futbol Mundial. 11.30 Speedweek. 1.30 Al Jazeera News. 2.30 Frank Sinatra Sings. 3.35 Bigger Better Faster Stronger. (PG) 4.00 Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations. (PG) 5.00 Cycling Central. 6.00 Thalassa: The Curse Of K-19 Pt 2/Stationary Mobile Homes. 6.30 World News Australia. 7.35 Lost Worlds. (PG) 8.35 Stephen Hawking’s Grand Design. 9.30 Waste Land. (M) 11.25 Arena. (PG) 12.35 Magical Mystery Tour.

6.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Movie: The Circle. (2000) (PG) 2.40 Cherith. 3.00 France 24 International News. 3.30 Al Jazeera News. 4.00 The Journal. 4.30 FIFA Futbol Mundial. 5.00 PopAsia. 5.30 Global Village. 6.00 Food Safari. 6.30 World News Australia. 7.30 Dinner For One. 7.50 Becoming The Beatles. (PG) 8.50 Produced By George Martin. (PG) 10.30 World News Australia. 11.00 The World Game. 11.50 PopAsia NYE Special.

6.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Miniseries: Les Misérables. (2000) (PG) 2.45 High Hopes. 3.00 France 24 International News. 3.30 Al Jazeera News. 4.00 The Journal. 4.30 PBS NewsHour. 5.30 Global Village. 6.00 Food Safari. 6.30 World News Australia. 7.30 Scrapheap Orchestra. 9.15 New Year’s Day Concert 2013. (PG) 11.50 Movie: The Band’s Visit. (2007) (M)

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6.00pm Children’s Programs. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? (PG) 8.30 Louis Theroux: Law And Disorder In Johannesburg. (MA15+) 9.30 Louie. (M) 9.50 Alan Carr. (M) 10.45 Louis Theroux’s Weird Christmas. (M) 11.45 Raising Sextuplets. 12.30am The Urban Chef. (PG)

6.00pm Children’s Programs. 8.30 Louis Theroux: Law And Disorder In Philadelphia. (M) 9.30 Louie. (M) 9.50 Alan Carr. 10.40 Louis Theroux. (MA15+) 11.40 The Young Ones. (PG) 12.10am Gavin & Stacey. (M) 12.40 Party Down. (M)

6.00pm Children’s Programs. 7.30 Fast Food Baby. 8.30 When Louis Met Paul And Debbie. (M) 9.30 Louie. (M) 10.15 Mock The Week: Christmas Special. 10.45 Louis Theroux. (M) 11.45 Friday Night Lights. (M) 12.30am The Oasis: Australia’s Homeless Youth. (M)

6.00pm Children’s Programs. 8.15 Video Killed The Radio Star. (PG) 8.40 Louis Theroux’s Weird Weekends. (M) 9.30 Louie. (PG) 9.50 Louie. Final. (M) 10.15 When Louis Met Paul And Debbie. (M) 11.05 Alan Carr. (M) 11.55 Breaking Bad. (M) 12.40am Misfits. (MA15+)

6.00pm Children’s Programs. 7.30 Video Killed The Radio Star: Divas And Directors. 8.30 Raw Comedy 2012. (M) 9.30 Ricky Gervais Live: Politics. (MA15+) 10.40 Louis Theroux’s Weird Weekends: Bodybuilding. (M) 11.30 Alan Carr. 12.15am 6 Going On 60.

6.00pm Children’s Programs. 9.30 Alan Carr: Chatty Man. Final. 10.15 The Videos That Shaped The ‘80s. (M) 11.10 Video Killed The Radio Star: Divas And Directors. 12.00am Mock The Week: Christmas Special. 12.30 BBC Electric Proms 2009.

6.00pm Children’s Programs. 7.30 Video Killed The Radio Star. (PG) 8.20 Commercial Kings. (PG) 8.40 Alone In The Wild: Freddie Flintoff. (PG) 9.30 Doctor Who. (PG) 10.35 Red Dwarf. 11.05 Call Girls. (M) 11.55 Real Filth Fighters. 12.20am Traffic Blues.

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6.05pm The Avengers. 6.30 Horrible Histories. 7.00 Mal.com. 7.10 Big Babies. 7.30 Total Drama World Tour. 7.50 Almost Naked Animals. 8.05 Jeopardy. 8.30 The 99. Final. 8.55 The 3 Factor. 9.00 Close.

6.05pm The Avengers. 6.30 Horrible Histories. 7.00 Deadly 60. 7.30 Total Drama World Tour. 7.55 Almost Naked Animals. 8.05 Jeopardy. 8.30 The Killian Curse. Final. (PG) 8.55 The 3 Factor. 9.00 Close.

6.05pm The Avengers. 6.30 Horrible Histories. 7.00 Dani’s House. 7.30 Prank Patrol. 7.55 Almost Naked Animals. 8.05 Jeopardy. 8.30 Good Game: SP. Hex, Bajo and robot Darren look at the latest in the Australian video game scene. 9.00 Close.

6.25pm Prank Patrol Road Trip. 6.50 The Aquabats Super Show! 7.15 Kaeloo. (PG) 7.25 Good Game: SP. 7.50 The Dukes Of Broxstonia. 7.55 Astro Boy. 8.15 Voltron: Defender Of The Universe. 8.40 Black Panther. (PG) 9.00 Close.

6.10pm The Adventures Of Figaro Pho. 6.20 Grizzly Tales For Gruesome Kids. 6.30 Horrible Histories. Final. 7.00 Wolverine And The X-Men. 7.25 The Avengers. Final. 7.50 The 99. Final. (PG) 8.10 Fruits Basket. Final. (PG) 8.35 Ouran High School Host Club. (PG) 9.00 Close.

6.05pm The Avengers. 6.30 Horrible Histories. (PG) 7.00 Bushwhacked! 7.30 Total Drama World Tour. 7.50 Almost Naked Animals. 8.05 Jeopardy. 8.30 Good Game: SP. Hex, Bajo and robot Darren look at the latest in the Australian video game scene. 9.00 Close.

6.05pm The Avengers. (PG) 6.30 Horrible Histories. 7.00 Horrible Histories. 7.30 Total Drama World Tour. 7.55 Almost Naked Animals. 8.05 Jeopardy. Final. 8.30 Good Game: SP. Hex, Bajo and robot Darren look at the latest in the Australian video game scene. 9.00 Close.

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6.00pm The Crocodile Hunter Diaries. (PG) 6.30 Dealers Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is. (PG) 7.45 Ultimate Factories: Tanks. (PG) 8.45 Movie: The Horse Soldiers. (1959) (G) 11.20 The Bill. (M) 12.30am Dealers Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is. (PG)

6.00pm Steve Irwin: The Crocodile Hunter Diaries. (PG) 6.30 Dealers Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is. (PG) 7.45 Movie: Annie. (1982) (G) 10.30 The Plank. (PG) 11.10 The Bill. (M) 12.10am Dealers Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is. (PG)

6.00pm The Crocodile Hunter Diaries. (PG) 6.30 Dealers Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is. (PG) 7.45 Man Made Marvels: Sydney Opera House. 8.45 Escape To The Country. 10.00 Cowboy Builders. (PG) 11.00 Downsize Me. (PG) 12.00am Dealers Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is. (PG)

6.00pm Steve Irwin: The Crocodile Hunter Diaries. (PG) 6.30 Movie: That’s Carry On. (1979) (PG) 8.30 Miniseries: P.D. James’ Cover Her Face. (M) Part 2 of 2. A woman’s death complicates police inquiries as there seem to be several possible suspects. 11.50 Movie: Dark Water. (2005) (M)

6.00pm Are You Being Served? (PG) 6.30 The Food Truck. (PG) 7.00 Country Calendar. (PG) 7.30 Ballykissangel. (PG) 8.30 Escape To The Country. 9.45 60 Minute Makeover. 10.45 Homes Under The Hammer. 12.00am Hale And Pace. (M) 12.30 Designing Women. (PG)

6.00pm The Crocodile Hunter Diaries. (PG) 6.30 Downsize My Pet. (PG) 7.00 Coastwatch. (PG) 7.30 Royal Upstairs Downstairs. 8.00 Tennis. Brisbane International. Night 2. From Queensland Tennis Centre, Brisbane. 11.30 Dangerfield. (M) 12.30am Designing Women. (PG)

6.00pm Steve Irwin: The Crocodile Hunter Diaries. (PG) 6.30 Downsize My Pet. (PG) 7.00 Coastwatch. (PG) 7.30 Royal Upstairs Downstairs. 8.00 Tennis. Brisbane International. Night 3. From Queensland Tennis Centre, Brisbane. 11.30 House Doctor. 12.30am South.

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6.00pm Seinfeld. (PG) 6.30 Seinfeld. (PG) 7.00 How I Met Your Mother. (PG) 7.30 Turtleman. (PG) 8.00 Gator Boys. (PG) 9.00 Swamp People. (PG) 10.00 Operation Repo. (M) 10.30 Lizard Lick Towing. (M) 11.30 Bear Swamp Recovery. (M) 12.00am 30 Rock. (PG)

6.00pm Pimp My Ride. (PG) 6.30 Minute To Win It. (PG) 7.30 Air Crash Investigations: Fatal Distraction. (PG) 8.30 Warehouse 13. (M) 9.30 Alphas. (M) 10.30 Alphas. (M) 11.30 Jail. (M) 12.00am Blokesworld. (MA15+) 12.30 30 Rock. (PG)

6.00pm Pimp My Ride. (PG) 6.30 Parking Wars. (PG) 7.30 World’s Deadliest Roads. (PG) 8.30 Full Throttle Saloon. (M) 9.30 Full Throttle Saloon. (M) 10.30 Movie: The Hitcher. (2007) (AV15+) 12.20am Unsolved Mysteries. (M)

6.00pm Pimp My Ride. (PG) 6.30 MythBusters: Tree Cannon/Breath Test/ Lightning Strikes. (PG) 7.30 Movie: Fletch Lives. (1989) (PG) 9.30 Movie: Wrongfully Accused. (1998) (PG) Leslie Nielsen, Kelly LeBrock, Michael York, Sandra Bernhard. 11.20 Movie: Awake. (2007) (MA15+)

6.00pm Seinfeld. (PG) 6.30 Seinfeld. (PG) 7.00 How I Met Your Mother. (PG) 7.30 Bid America! (PG) 8.00 Bid America! (PG) 8.30 Pawn Stars. (PG) 9.00 Pawn Stars. (PG) 9.30 Cash Cowboys. (PG) 10.30 Cash Cowboys. (PG) 11.30 Banged Up Abroad. (M) 12.30am Boston Legal. (M)

6.00pm Seinfeld. (PG) 6.30 Seinfeld. (PG) 7.30 MythBusters: Stinky Car/Raccoon Rocket. (PG) 8.30 Family Guy. (M) 9.00 Family Guy. (M) 10.00 American Dad! (M) 10.30 American Dad! (M) 11.00 American Dad! (M) 11.30 Sports Disasters. (M) 12.30am Blokesworld. (MA15+)

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6.00pm Teen Mom. (PG) 7.00 The Middle. (PG) 7.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 8.30 Sun, Sex And Suspicious Parents. (M) 9.30 Movie: Passenger 57. (1992) (M) 11.10 The Inbetweeners. (MA15+) 11.40 Two And A Half Men. (M) 12.10am Conan. (M)

7.30pm Movie: Free Willy: Escape From Pirate’s Cove. (2010) (PG) 9.30 Movie: The General’s Daughter. (1999) (M) John Travolta, Madeleine Stowe. A detective has 36 hours in which to solve the rape and murder of a general’s daughter. 11.50 Two And A Half Men. (M) 12.20am Conan. (M)

6.00pm Two And A Half Men. (PG) 6.30 The Cube. (PG) 7.30 Movie: Wild Wild West. (1999) (PG) Will Smith, Kevin Kline, Salma Hayek, Bai Ling, Kenneth Branagh. 9.40 Movie: Goodfellas. (1990) (M) 12.10am Conan. (M)

6.00pm Movie: Hoodwinked! (2005) (G) 7.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 8.30 Mike & Molly. (PG) 9.00 Mike & Molly. (PG) 9.30 Movie: Three Amigos! (1986) (PG) 11.40 Two And A Half Men. (M) 12.00am Alcatraz. (M)

6.00pm Total Wipeout UK. (PG) 7.00 The Middle. (PG) 7.30 Top Gear. (PG) 9.00 Worst Case Scenario. (M) 9.30 Movie: Above The Law. (1988) (AV15+) 11.30 Two And A Half Men. (M) 12.00am Park Street. (M) 12.30 Fringe. (M)

6.00pm Total Wipeout UK. (PG) 7.00 The Middle. (PG) 7.30 Two And A Half Men. (PG) 8.30 Engaged And Underage. 9.30 Movie: Pretty In Pink. (1986) (M) 11.30 Two And A Half Men. (M) 12.00am Fringe. (M)

6.00pm Friends. (PG) 6.30 Friends. (PG) 7.00 The Zoo. 7.30 Customs. (PG) 8.30 RPA. (PG) Meet hairdresser and mother of two Jodie, who at 38 years of age is about to endure her 22nd operation for arthritis. 9.30 Cold Case. (M) 11.30 Flashpoint. (M) 12.30am Friends. (PG)

6.00pm Friends. (PG) 6.30 Friends. (PG) 7.00 The Zoo. 7.30 Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition. (PG) 8.30 Super Nanny. (PG) 9.30 Extreme Parents. (PG) 10.30 The Big C. (MA15+) 11.00 The Big C. (M) 11.30 The Big C. Final. (M) 12.00am First Love, Second Chance. (PG)

6.00pm Friends. (PG) 7.00 The Zoo. 7.30 Life In The Undergrowth: Taking To The Air. 8.30 Movie: John Grisham’s The Client. (1994) (M) Susan Sarandon, Brad Renfro, Tommy Lee Jones. 11.00 Sensing Murder. (M) 12.00am Friends. (PG) 12.30 Psychic TV. (PG)

6.00pm To The Manor Born. 6.30 Secret Dealers. (PG) 7.30 Antiques Roadshow. 8.30 CSI: NY. (M) 9.30 CSI: Miami. (M) 10.30 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. (M) 11.25 Memphis Beat. (M) 12.20am Psychic TV. (PG)

6.00pm To The Manor Born. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Customs. (PG) 8.30 Movie: Seven Pounds. (2008) (M) Will Smith, Rosario Dawson, Woody Harrelson. An engineer with a fateful secret sets out to change the lives of seven strangers. 11.00 Sensing Murder. (PG) 12.00am Movie: The Main Event. (1979) (M)

6.00pm Friends. (PG) 6.30 Friends. (PG) 7.00 The Zoo. 7.30 Big Families. (PG) 8.30 Super Nanny UK. (M) 9.30 My Strange Addiction. (PG) 10.00 My Strange Addiction. (PG) 10.30 Hoarders. (PG) 11.30 Friends. (PG) 12.00am Super Nanny UK. (M)

6.00pm Friends. (PG) 7.00 The Zoo UK. (PG) 7.30 Zoo Juniors. 8.30 The Closer. (M) Flynn and Provenza plunge into yet another ill-fated adventure when they try to make quick cash by serving court papers for a lawyer. 9.30 Rizzoli & Isles. (M) 10.30 The Mentalist. (M) 11.30 Memphis Beat. (M) 12.30am Friends. (PG)

6.00pm M*A*S*H. (PG) 6.30 Get Smart. (PG) 7.00 Cops. (PG) 7.30 Black Gold. (PG) 8.30 Black Gold. (PG) An insight into the lives of workers on an oil rig. 9.30 Black Gold. (PG) 10.30 Sons Of Anarchy. (AV15+) 11.30 Prison Break. (M) 12.30am M*A*S*H. (PG)

6.00pm Ozzie Holiday. 6.30 Get Smart. (PG) 7.00 Cops. (PG) 7.30 Extreme Fishing With Robson Green. (PG) 8.30 Hell’s Kitchen USA. (M) 9.30 House Of Lies. Final. (MA15+) 10.10 Brand X. (MA15+) 10.40 Psych. (PG) 11.40 Psych. Final. (PG) 12.40am Dangerous Drives. (PG)

6.00pm M*A*S*H. (PG) 6.30 Get Smart. (PG) 7.00 Cops. (PG) 7.30 American Digger. Final. (PG) 8.00 Flip Men. (PG) 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. (M) 9.30 Basketball. NBL. Round 12. Adelaide 36ers v New Zealand Breakers. 11.30 Australian Rally Championship Season Review.

6.00pm Get Smart. (PG) 6.30 Meteorite Men. 7.30 M*A*S*H. (PG) 8.00 M*A*S*H. (PG) 8.30 Movie: Hot Rod. (2007) (M) Andy Samberg, Isla Fisher, Ian McShane. 10.25 48 Hours: Memphis 3 – Free. (M) 11.25 Mafia’s Greatest Hits: Joe Colombo – The Maverick Mobster. (M) 12.35am American Digger. (PG)

6.00pm Big Fish, Small Boats. Final. (PG) 6.30 Master Of Disaster: Avalanche Attack. (PG) 7.30 Dangerous Drives. (PG) 8.30 Bikie Wars: Brothers In Arms. (M) . 9.30 Bikie Wars: Brothers In Arms. (M) 10.30 Law & Order: SVU. (M) 11.30 Black Gold. (PG) 12.30am Sport Science: Myths. (PG)

6.00pm M*A*S*H. (PG) 6.30 Get Smart. (PG) 7.00 Cops. (PG) 7.30 Whose Line Is It Anyway? (PG) 8.00 Whose Line Is It Anyway? (PG) 8.30 Shine A Light. (M) 11.05 Movie: A Night At The Roxbury. (1998) (M) 12.50am Whose Line Is It Anyway? (PG)

6.00pm M*A*S*H. (PG) 6.30 Get Smart. (PG) 7.00 Cops. (PG) 7.30 Undercover Boss Australia. (PG) 8.30 Cops: Adults Only. (M) 9.00 Cops: Adults Only. (M) 9.30 Mafia’s Greatest Hits: John Gotti. (M) 10.40 Breakout Kings. (M) 11.40 Better Off Ted. (M) 12.10am Defying Gravity. New series. (M)

ELEVEN 6.00pm The Office. (PG) 6.30 Frasier. (PG) 7.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 7.30 The Simpsons. (PG) 8.00 Futurama. 8.30 The Simpsons. (PG) 9.00 Futurama. 9.30 Cleveland Show. (M) 10.00 Bob’s Burgers. (PG) 10.30 King Of The Hill. (PG) 12.00am Craig Ferguson. (PG)

6.00pm The Office. (PG) 6.30 Frasier. 7.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. (PG) 7.30 Everybody Loves Raymond. 8.00 Raising Hope. (PG) 8.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation. (PG) 11.30 The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson. (PG) 12.30am Entertainment Tonight. (PG)

6.00pm The Office. (PG) 6.30 Frasier. 7.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 7.30 So You Think You Can Dance. (PG) 9.30 Fashion Star. Final. (PG) 10.30 New Zealand’s Next Top Model. (PG) 11.30 Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson. (PG) 12.30am Entertainment Tonight. (PG)

6.00pm Sabrina, The Teenage Witch. (PG) 6.30 Becker. (PG) 7.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 7.30 So You Think You Can Dance. (PG) 9.30 Star Trek: Voyager. (PG) 10.30 Star Trek: Voyager. (PG) 11.30 The Loop. (PG)

6.00pm Sabrina, The Teenage Witch. (PG) 6.30 Everybody Loves Raymond. (PG) 7.30 The Simpsons. (PG) 8.00 Futurama. (PG) 9.00 The Cleveland Show. (M) 9.30 The Office. (PG) 10.00 The Office. (PG) 11.00 The Graham Norton Show. (M) 12.00am Everybody Loves Raymond. (PG)

6.00pm Becker. (PG) 6.30 Frasier. (PG) 7.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 7.30 Futurama. (PG) 8.00 Futurama. (PG) 8.30 Movie: The Rocky Horror Picture Show. (1975) (M) 10.45 Becker. (PG) 11.15 Frasier. (PG) 11.45 Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson. (PG) 12.30am ET. (PG)

6.00pm Becker. (PG) 6.30 Frasier. (PG) 7.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 8.00 Snog, Marry, Avoid? (PG) 8.30 The Graham Norton Show: New Year’s Eve Special. (M) 10.00 Being Lara Bingle. (PG) 11.00 Skins. 12.00am Craig Ferguson. (PG)

eleven

6.00pm Globe Trekker. 6.30 Foodie Planet. 7.30 The Story Of Science: What Is Out There? 8.35 24 Hours In Emergency. (M) 9.30 Movie: Me Two. (2008) (M) 11.10 Movie: Molière. (2007) (PG)

6.00pm Globe Trekker. 6.30 Foodie Planet. 7.30 Berlin. (PG) 8.30 All Watched Over By Machines Of Loving Grace: The Use And Abuse Of Vegetational Concepts. (PG) Part 2 of 3. 9.30 Movie: The Concert. (2009) 11.40 Movie: The Dinner Game. (1998) (M)

6.00pm Globe Trekker. 6.30 Foodie Planet. 7.35 Brave New World With Stephen Hawking: Technology. 8.30 Carrier. (M) 9.30 Movie: A Frozen Flower. (2008) (AV15+) 11.55 Movie: The Beast Stalker. (2008) (M)

6.00pm At The Table With…. 6.30 Feasts: Mexico. Final. 7.30 New York: In Sunshine And Shadow (1865-1898). (PG) 8.30 Young Montalbano. 10.35 Movie: The Crimson Rivers. (2000) (MA15+) 12.30am Movie: Diary Of A Nymphomaniac. (2008) (MA15+)

6.00pm Rescue 117. 6.30 The Supersizers Go…: Wartime. 7.30 Behind The Front Door: Mirjam de Goede & Toon van Herwijnen. 8.00 Tomorrow’s Doctors. (PG) 8.35 Discovering Herge. (PG) 9.30 SOS. (M) 10.35 Movie: Kikujiro. (1999) (M)

6.00pm The Law Of The Dragon: Mother And Son. 6.35 Foodie Planet. Final. 7.35 Rex In Rome. 8.30 Inspector Rex. (M) 9.30 The World Game. 10.20 Movie: Paris, Je T’aime. (2006) (MA15+) 12.25am Movie: Kisses. (2008) (MA15+)

6.00pm Globe Trekker. (PG) 6.30 Sarah Wiener’s Culinary Adventures. (PG) 7.00 The Wild Chef. New. (PG) 7.30 Lost Worlds. 8.30 Paris. Part 2 of 2. 9.30 Cycling. Mitchelton Bay Classic. Day 1. Highlights. 10.00 Movie: Amélie. (2001) (M) 12.10am Movie: The Demon Stirs. (2005) (M)

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tuesday

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wednesday

gem one

Chris, Donna & Staff of

Happy New Year!

South East Tile & Bathroom Centre

New Years Greetings

wish you a HAPPY NEW YEAR!

from

Stihl Shop Cooma

All the boys at

FRANKS BUTCHERY

wish you all a HAPPY NEW YEAR! Bring on the barbie! Ph: 64521634

Cooma Acupuncture Clinic

Wishi ng a l l o u r c lie n ts a H appy Ne w Ye a r ! Re- op e n 4/1/2013.

C&C Self Storage

Simon, Alicia and staff from MAINSTREET wish all their customers a HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Jodie and the Staff at

Marni from

For all those unwanted Xmas presents to be stored. Ring 0417274010

Lloyd, Tony, Justine & Mathew from

the Fabric Salon wishes everyone a Happy New Year!

Monaro Meats Wishing everyone a

Happy New Year.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Cooma Tafe

will re-open on 7 January. Course information will still be available during this time by phoning 1300 766 123

Bush Basics

wish all their customers a Happy 2013.

Cathy & Con

HAPPY NEW YEAR

The Staff at Burchall’s Transport & Recycling wish all their customers a Happy & Prosperous 2013.

Staff at Cooma H-Hardware wish you all a Safe & Happy New Year Re-open 7.00am 2/1/2013.

Happy New Year from the team at

Col, Sue, Emma, Ben, Chloe & Hughie from

SPORTSPOWER wish all their customers a HAPPY NEW YEAR! Closed Public Holidays. See you all in 2013. A.X.E Cleaning services wishing you a

HAPPY NEW YEAR! For emergencies contact Christos on 0406 995 228

For news, classifieds and advertising, contact 6452 0313.

Happy New Year!

Staff at

Cooma Original Hotbake

wish all our clients a Happy New Year. Closed 31st & 1st Jan 2013.

Happy 2013 from Stu, Chloe & team at M & T Motors. Re-open Jan 2, 2013. 24 hour towing available Accidents & Breakdowns Ph: 04148481280

Simon, Tracy & Tamara from HILLROSS wish all their clients a safe New Year. Our office will reopen Monday 14th January 2013.

Wishing you all a very Safe, Happy & Healthy 2013, from the Team at

Cooma Furnishing Company.

The team at LANDMARK COOMA wish you a safe & properous New Year! Re-open Jan 2, 2013

HAPPY NEW YEAR to all our valued clients from

COOMA RURAL. Safe travelling & see you all in 2013. Only closed Public Holiday

Nicky & the team at

Cooma Crash Repairs wish you a safe and festive New Year. Only closed Public Holidays.

Brittons Concrete & Cooma Landscape Supplies Wish you all a Safe & Happy 2013. Re-opening January 7, 2013.

Happy New Year rom the Staff @

Pha’s Thai Kitchen.

Re-opening 4/1/2013.

Dale & Cheryl at HARVEY WORLD TRAVEL COOMA wish you all a safe & Happy New Year! Re-opening Jan 2, 2013

Happy New Year from the team at

Be safe Bringing in the New Year “2013” from the Staff at Monaro Trade Centre Re-open December 27, 28 & 29 Closed December 30 & 31 Closed January 1, 2013 Re-open January 2, 2013 for normal Trading Hours.

The Team at

Monaro Freight

wish you a Happy New Year! Re-opening Wednesday 2/1/2013

HAPPY NEW YEAR! Be safe bringing in the new year. See you all in 2013 from Wayne & Vicki at

Flynn’s Wrecking Yard. We will be re-open Jan 7, 2013.

South East Rural Supplies would like to wish all their valued customers a safe & happy New Year. Closed Public Holidays

For news, classifieds and advertising, contact 6452 0313.

Ali, Sue, Ellen & Leonie from Elders Insurance wish everyone a safe and Happy New Year! Re-open January 2 2013 �� The Cooma Ex-Ser vices Club � ��

Wish you all a Happy New Year from everyone at

The Adaminaby Bakehouse.

John, Carmel & staff of Cooma Auto Electrics wish you all a HAPPY NEW YEAR! Be safe bringing in 2013. Re-open Jan 7, 2013

Happy New Year! ELGAS

Would like to wish all their customers a HAPPY NEW YEAR!

New Years Greetings from all at

Cooma Steel Metaland

Happy Birthday from

NRMA Cooma Wish you a Merry Christmas, and a Happy and Safe Holiday Our office will be Closed New Years Day. Looking forward to helping you in the New Year

Greg, Carmel & staff at

Southern Service Centre Ben, Ross, Nat, Richard, Pete & all the staff at

Monaro Wool Services

wish all their valued clients & friends a safe & Happy New Year for 2013.

Happy 2013 from the team at High Country Automotive Group Closed Public Holidays Normal trading hours Monday - Friday 8 - 5.30pm Saturday 8.30 - 1pm

Happy New Year from

Last and Maxwell Closed from 24/12/2012 – 7/1/2013

Wishing all our valued customers a Happy New Year from all at

BELLA MODA FOOTWEAR

from the team at For news, classifieds and advertising, contact 6452 0313.

would like to wish you a prosperous New Year. See you all in 2013

Wishes for a Happy 2013 from Catherina, Steve, Fiona & Belinda from

G.I.O COOMA Re-open Jan 7, 2013

Ange, Jodie & Kristin from OFFICE PLAY wish you a Happy New Year! Re-open for business on Jan 7, 2013.

Directory Guide

Wednesday December 26, 2012

Tell them how good of a job you can do!

PAINTING SERVICES

INSURANCE

BUILDERS

Relax. Our flood cover is automatic.

SUNRISE BUILDING

& PROPERTY SERVICES PTY LTD • Project Management • Residential/Commercial Construction • Extensions • Bathroom/Kitchens Renovations • Property Maintenance • Specialty Sheds (shearing sheds etc) • Rural Fencing

Unlike most insurers, GIO Home and Contents Insurance gives you automatic cover for flood damage, including flash floods, storms and rising rivers, as well as flooding from dishwashers and hot water systems, burst pipes, tsunamis and more.

Servicing all area’s across the Monaro

Visit your local GIO Agent at 51 Vale Street, Cooma NSW 2630 or call 6452 3474.

John & Debbie Schwarz Mb: 0400 390 058 or Ph: 6456 6727 e: sunbuilding@westnet.com.au

LIC NO: 37754

AXE

MUSIC LESSONS

We teach all these guitar styles and more: - Contemporary rock, - Hits from the 90’s, 80’s, 70’s, 60’s & 50’s - Country - Blues - Classical

Individual private lessons tailored to suit your goals.

• Carpet & Upholstery steam clean • Window cleaning

COOMA SCHOOL OF MUSIC

• Domestic & Commercial Cleaning • Hard ﬂoor strip & seal

www.coomamusic.com.au Ph: (02) 6452 6067

Shop 2 Parkview Arcade 123 Sharp Street COOMA

WILDLIFE RESCUE

6456 1313 LOOKING AFTER OUR KOSCIUSZKO ORPHANS

L.A.O.K.O

24 HOUR WILDLIFE RESCUE 6456 1313

Ph : 0406 995 228

HANDYMAN

Lloyd Campbell Painting SERVICES ALSO PO Box 1440 Cooma AVAILABLE Phone: 6452 3494 Mobile: 0413357423 Email: lloydandsara@bigpond.com

GRAPHIC DESIGN

Rock guitar lessons now available. What ever music you’re into we’ll have you playing like a pro in no time. Metallica, ac/dc, red hot chili peppers, green day, Jack Johnson...

FOR ALL YOUR DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL CLEANING NEEDS

PO Box 661 Cooma NSW 2630

• Domestic and Commercial • Interior and Exterior • New work and repaints

ARE YOU READY TO ROCK!

CLEANING SERVICES

• Rental exit cleans • Builders exit cleans • 24 Hour Flood Damage Emergencies

Painting

NO JOB IS TOO SMALL

Catherina Evans is an Authorised Representative of GIO General Limited/Ltd ABN 22 002 861 583 AFS Licence No 229873, the issuer of these products. High tides and rising sea levels are not covered. Other conditions and exclusions also apply. Approved applicants only. Please read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement before making any decisions regarding any of our Home and Contents Insurance products. Contact GIO on 13 10 10 for a copy. 16583 23/03/11 A

CARPET CLEANING, GENERAL CLEANING

Lloyd Campbell

GRAPHIC DESIGN Flyers Business Cards Logos Invitations Brochures Posters And more

Your Design Specialists

Ph: 6452 5381

Email : chris@axecleaning.com.au

220-226 Sharp St, Cooma

www.axecleaning.com.au

In The Monaro Post building WINDOW INSULATION

MOTOR

T MOTORS & M 24 HOUR TOWING

404 Monaro Hwy PO Box 981 Cooma NSW 2630

Ph: 02 6452 5250 Fax: 02 6452 5549 Mob: 0414 484 180

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Big distribution

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Auto Dismantling New & Used Spare Parts Mechanical Repairs Rego Checks Tyres - New, Used & Recaps New Trailers

are proud to present

• • • • • •

A revolutionary window film that:

Keeps up to 92% of winter heat in - where it belongs! Rejects up to 76% of summer heat Equates to double glazing - but ¼ of the cost! No frame or glass replacement Scratch resistant surface Perfect insulation lm for winter climates

For a complimentary & obligation-free in-home quote Please call Grant on 0400 006 325 or email fyshwick@tintacar.com.au

Better value for money!

Call 6452 0313 to advertise

Grassroots

Wednesday December 26, 2012

Sucker lambs sell to $109 at Cooma Cooma Associated Agents yarded 7,960 Quotations crossbred lambs and 1,998 sheep on Trade-weight sucker lambs December 17. (18-24 kg) $95 to $109.00 The yarding was well supported with numerous pens of fresh woolly sucker lambs and these erected strong competition from all processors and re-stockers who operated from Victoria and the Riverina areas. A full rail of buyers pushed lamb prices up $6 to $8 while store lambs rose $4 to $5 a head. Sheep met restricted competition in a plainer quality regarding yarding with rams and light sheep selling at very low rates.

Medium-weight sucker lambs (16–18 kg) $78 to $86.00 Light-weight sucker lambs (14–16 kg) $56 to $70.00 Old lambs (shorn) $53 to $67.00 Restocking lambs sold from $38 to $68.00 Fat wethers $36 to $50.00 Realised from $8.00 to $25.00 a head Rams from $2.00 to $12.00 a head

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When old agents meet...

Jemalong Wool - Market Reporting www.jemalongwool.com.au MPG

IND

13/12/12

1100 1315 1292 1213 1197 1167 1147 993 881 789 595 551 476 676

1 yr Ave

1113 compared to now -13 1027 5 yr Ave compared to now 73 934 10 yr Ave compared to now 166

18 1371 -56 1399 -84 1256 59

1297 -5 1220 72 1116 176

1238 -25 1067 146 992 221

21 1221 -24 1031 166 951 246

1195 -28 1000 167 921 246

1167 -20 964 183 891 256

Congratulating John Mooney on his 50th anniversary as a stock and station agent at the Cooma sheep sale on December 17, was retired agent Bill Smith. While John was at AML & F and later Pitt Son and Montague, Bill was across the street at Winchcombe Carson for many years. John said he intends to remain in the industry until the concrete in the yards gets too hard.

1078 949 837 609 559 485 649

-85 892 101 836 157

-68 776 105 738 143

-48 693 96 670 119

-14 529 66 520 75

Northern Region Indicator (Monthy Averages)

C/KG

A full rail of buyers pushed up prices at the December 17 sheep sale in Cooma.

-8 470 81 458 93

-9 416 60 410 66

27 606 70 539 137

USD/AUD

1600 NRI - AUD Terms

1400

1.00

NRI - USD Terms

1200

X-Rate (USD / AUD)

0.80

1000 0.60

800 600

0.40

400 Jul-13

Jul-12

Jul-11

Jul-10

Jul-09

Jul-08

Jul-07

Jul-06

Jul-05

Jul-04

Jul-03

Jul-02

Jul-01

Jul-00

Jul-99

Jul-98

Jul-97

Jul-96

0.20 Jul-95

200

Source: Australian Wool Exchange

Directory Guide TREE SERVICES

FUNERAL SERVICES

HIRE

LIGHTNINGSTRIKES TREE SURGERY Dean Hooper Thomas Leone

FOR ALL YOUR TREE SOLUTIONS

Owner Operator Insured

FREE QUOTES 17m Cherry Picker

REMOVALS PRUNING STUMP GRINDING CLIMBING WOOD CHIPPING

O2 6452 1444

0438 954 817 OPTOMETRIST

12m Tipper 5.5 Tonne Excavator with Grab Home: 6454 6044

NIMMITABEL NSW Covering all areas

Dean 0417 671 062 Michelle 0488 040 843

Alan & Catherine Dodd Directors (JP) 43 Denison St Cooma NSW 2630 Providing a Sincere and caring service Including Burial & Cremation 3rd Generation family owned

Contact (02) 64522094 Mob 0412650144 Email allensfunerals@snowy.net.au 24 hours 7 Days FDA Assurance of Quality

PLUMBING

MONARO MONUMENTS

HOME

Specs

COOMA

Re-opening January 3 First Eyetest - January 7 Monday February 4th - Bombala Monday February 4th - Cooma from 3.30-7pm Tuesday February 5th Cooma Only am appointments Visioncare and DVA suppliers 171 Sharp Street Cooma Ph/Fax 6452 1048 1800 678 880 Mob 0412 439 550

Mountain Drains

Blocked Drains cleared from $99 - conditions apply Now also offering Bobcat and excavator hire. Call or email today: Craig - 0420 947 505 www.mountaindrains@yahoo.com.au license number: NSW 208797C ABN: 66112280172

All types of Headstones and Monuments

William Dale

Servicing Cooma - Monaro & Snowy Mountain Region Ph: 02 6452 2063 Fax: 02 6452 2065 Mobile: 0400 831 718

WHO’S AT

POLO FLAT? »»BUSINESS OF THE WEEK««

C & C Self Storage - Ph: 0417 274 010 If you are looking for somewhere to store a boat, car, furniture, in fact, anything that is taking up space at home or work, then why not give Cathy a call at C&C Self Storage? She will be able to assist you with all your storage requirements. There are various shed sizes available at reasonable rates to suit your budget. You can stay for as long or short as you need to. All sheds are waterproof and secure. You can have access to your shed seven days a week. They also carry all your packing needs such as tea chests, book boxes, porta-robes as well as other durable packing goods. Whether you are a business or a private person looking for somewhere to put that extra ‘stuff’, C&C Self Storage can provide a shed for you!

They are located at 1 Airstrip Road in Polo Flat, Cooma. Phone Cathy anytime on 0417 274 010 or email wassink4@gmail.com

If you wish to advertise in the Polo Flat Feature, contact the friendly staff at

The Monaro Post General Road Freight Service

Polo Flat Rd, Cooma NSW 2630 Ph: (02) 6452 2412 Fax: (02) 6452 1537

COVERING

Sydney • Melbourne • Cooma Canberra • NSW Snowy Mountains

6452 0313

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C & C SELF STORAGE SELF STORAGE SHEDS AVAILABLE various shed sizes available very reasonable rates fully secured premises long or short term rental Packing boxes, plastic sheets and wraps now available for all your packing requirements

• • • • •

For enquiries phone Cathy: Mob 0417 274 010 • A/H 6452 1511 • 1 Airstrip Rd, Polo Flat EFTPOS & CREDIT CARD FACILITIES AVAILABLE

WHERE 1. C & C Self Storage 2. Cooma Sand & Concrete 3. High Country Kitchens 4. Elgas 5. Snowy Sheds 6. Monaro Wool Services 7. Monaro Freight 8 . Monaro Panel Beaters 9 High Country Truss & Frames 10. Summit Smash Repiars

EVERYBODY NEEDS A SHED

Real Sheds, Real Value™

Weekender

• Local authorised distributor of Fair Dinkum sheds • 25 years building experience • Multibuild software with 3D display, instant quoting and design • One stop for design, council approval, slab, kit & construction • All sheds are snow & wind rated for each site • HIA member & Australian Steel Institute member • Stress free service • Servicing the Monaro Region

9 POLO FLAT RD COOMA

American Barn

PH: 6452 7540 www.snowysheds.com.au

Homes, Cottages, Sheds and Extensions 17 Thiess Ave, Polo Flat Cooma 2630 Ph: 6452 1736 Fax: 6452 1737 david@nortonsbuilding.com.au

WHO’S AT

POLO FLAT?

h Country »»BUSINESS OF Kitchens THE WEEK««

ITY KITCHENS, DRIES, VANITIES WARDROBES

3 681 33

High Country Kitchens

Cooma Sand and Concrete 68 Polo Flat Road Polo Flat 1660 Ph: 6452 Cooma NSW 2630

41 Holland Rd, Polo Flat PO Box 46 Cooma 2630 P: 02 6452 3360 F: 02 6452 3422 M: 0428 360 637 E: summitsmash@bigpond.com

Cooma Sand & Concrete Pty Ltd

Cooma Sand and Concrete commenced operations in 1972 and continue to supply the Monaro region from Bredbo to Thredbo with sand, concrete, gravel, road building and landscaping supplies. Recent upgrades at Cooma Sand and Concrete have improved the concrete batching process allowing for a faster service. They supply concrete for the Cooma to Bega power line and the reconstruction of the upper Tumut switchyard at Cabramurra. They have the ability to produce large daily volumes. Jobs include, bridges, chairlifts, tunnels, dams, roads, water tanks and building just to name a few. The choice is yours. From plain to pattern stamp concrete mixes, sand, soil or gravel, heavy haulage to bulk tipper work or ready mix concrete, it’s all available at Cooma Sand and Concrete and can be delivered. Cooma Sand and Concrete offer a service from industrial, commercial to residential no job is too big or too small. Cooma Sand and Concrete also hire out equipment: low loader, earth moving equipment and water tanks for your stock or general construction site. Cooma Sand and Concrete is situated in Polo Flat, easy to find with easy access. Drop into Cooma Sand and Concrete at 80 Polo Flat Road or Phone 64581660.

MONARO PANEL BEATERS • Quality • Service • Commitment • Pride

• Concrete • Earthmoving • Gravels • Heavy Haulage • Plant Hire • Roadbase • Sand and Soils • Truck Hire • Water Tanker

Car-O-Liner Measuring System

(02) 6452 1660 Polo Flat Rd, Cooma

Wool Marketing - Not just wool selling

Wool Buyers & Wool Brokers Office & Wool Store 54-56 Polo Flat Road, Cooma NSW 2630 Phone: 6452 4494 Fax: 6452 4464 or Ben: 0428 445 064

Bombala Woolstore Cnr Forbes & Badgery Street, Bombala NSW 2630 Fridays 9am - 5pm

Phone: 6458 3720

Suppliers of bulk and cylinder LP gas for commercial or domestic applications servicing the Monaro and the Snowy Mountains

LTD

68 Polo Flat Road Polo Flat Cooma NSW 2630

24 Hour Tilt Tray Towing Service Insurance & Private work

When it comes to clean, efficient energy... you can’t beat

For appliance sales Jindabyne Plumbing Supplies Lot 23 Baggs Rd Leesville, Jindabyne 6456 1842

Mobile: 0413 133 681 Phone: 6452 7833 Fax: 6452 7933

Quality Construction Material Suppliers

Trading hours are between 7am to 4pm

Phone: 131 161

QUALITY KITCHENS, LAUNDRIES, VANITIES & WARDROBES

www.elgas.com.au For appliance sales Cooma Plumbing Supplies Cnr Commissioner & Bradley Sts, Cooma 6452 2559

1 Kaiser Street, Polo Flat

All Types of Spray Painting From Touch-up to Full Resprays Specialising in Baked Enamel Finishes Windscreens Fitted

Ph 6452 1568 Fax 6452 2307 Carlaminda Rd, Cooma

If you wish to advertise in the Polo Flat Feature, contact the friendly staff at

The Monaro Post on

6452 0313

Sport

Wednesday December 26, 2012

Cricket takes a break over Christmas A wet weekend on December 15/16 saw only one match completed. Friday night’s Clash of the Codes match between Soccer and League was washed out again. That makes five washouts for this match-up. Clash of the codes will now re-start in mid January. The Alpine V Cooma Cannons got under way but after a heavy shower both teams agreed on a draw which may have been a bit premature as the clouds cleared and the afternoon remained quite dry. Jindabyne V Cooma Cats didn’t even bowl a ball which was a little surprising considering only 3mm of rain had fallen in Berridale. Coffeys and Berridale ignored the light drizzle which persisted for most of the afternoon. Berridale won the toss and elected to bat on the damp and terribly slow Nijong oval. Runs were at a premium as conventional cricket shots went totally unrewarded as the thick and long Nijong grass stopped well timed and struck balls dead in their tracks. At 2/17 L Redmond (31) and S Freebody (20) began a handy partnership against some very

to a position where they could once again play some attacking cricket with five overs remaining. Young A Bartell (19*) joined P Holfter and got the run rate moving with A Bartell doing the bulk of the scoring including a nice six. Berridale ending up all out in the final over for a solid 120. While 120 didn’t look like much of a score if you took the conditions into account the score would have been closer to 200+ if the match was played on a playing surface. While it looks lovely and green and lush it doesn’t suit any of the current users of the ground....Cricket needs to be played on a ground with grass cut short. Coffeys, with a handy top order but a rather shaky middle, needed a good start if they were to chase down the 120. J Nichols (14) and N Moon (20) got Coffeys going with some quick runs with the pair not afraid to take the aerial route. Berridale got a double breakthrough and with the score on 2/28 after 10 overs and J Mugridge (1/21) bowling at good pace and a great line.

tight bowling. While the scoreboard was ticking over boundaries were tough to come by but with some good running between the wickets Berridale was going along nicely at 2/60 at drinks which was good going considering the conditions. On a dry properly cut ground the score would have been well over 100 at drinks. After drinks S Williams (3/8) bowling skiddy induckers finally got his man, dismissing Redmond with a slow full toss which was short arm jabbed to Nick Moon at mid off. With the loss of Redmond the middle order folded like a deck of cards losing five wickets for only one run, S Williams doing the bulk of the damage as the batsman really struggled with Williams’ line. M Introna (1/16) played a great support role for Williams, keeping it tight and bowling plenty of dot balls. Introna picked up the wicket of S Freebody, Berridale’s last recognised batsman. With 15 overs still to bat the Berridale tail frustrated the Coffeys bowlers as J Riley (7) and P Holfter (6) dead batted the Coffeys’ attack with priority number one to bat all the overs. The pair put on 19 and got Berridale

The match was nicely poised but S Williams (41*) quickly took the match away from Berridale taking the long handle to the Berridale spinners and medium pacers. N Moon tried his best to give Berridale a win by trying to run out his bestie S Williams but Williams was never going to let that happen and left Moon stranded half way down the wicket. At 3/70 and with the tail in site Berridale once again had a sniff of victory. The old combination of B Shaw (34) and S Williams the bug bear of many a team just about saw the Coffeys team home until B Shaw fell to the leg spin of A Bartell to a good catch in the deep by A Hayes. L Schofield fresh from his sojourn to the old dart hitting the winning runs with a well timed 6. Coffeys winning by 6 wickets in the 20th over. 3 points- S Williams 2 points- B Shaw 1 point- L Redmond MDCA now has a break and will return to the grounds on Saturday January 5.

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Pictured above are winners: 1.Winners of the mixed pairs championship, Olga Jebbink and Paul Cannell with Peter Schroeder. 2. Winners of the men’s fours championships, Sergio Roncelli, Paul Cannell and Jack Sajina with Peter Schroeder. Missing, Brian Seears. 3. Geoff Venables was the only member of the mens triples team at the presentation The other members were Wayne Fogarty and Gary Clarke. 4. Women’s triples winners were Teresa Botto, Val Clarke and Melba Tucker. Teresa and Melba are pictured with Una Robinson.

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5. A multiple winner, Geoff Venabls and Graham Cox won the mens major pairs and are pictured with Peter Scroeder. 6. R Wainwright was runner-up in the major pairs with Jim Fletcher. He is pictured with Peter Schroeder. 7. Julie Upton and Gwenneth Connolly were the winners of the women’s minor pairs championship. They are pictured with Sherry Seears.

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Monday. Over the Christmas holiday period (December 12- January 27), a Trail Pass will cover riders for any consecutive 3 day period. There is an honesty box at the trailhead with registration forms and envelopes to deposit the Trail Pass fee, which will go towards trail maintenance. The trails are closed to the general public after dark and occasionally on weekends when events are being held. Rolling Ground Jindabyne have held two mountain bike races at Bungarra, including the recent Snowy Triple Trail, and are gearing up for their next race on New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eve- the Wicked Wombat. These are social, fun, family friendly events that are well-organised and are well attended by locals, as well as bringing more visitors to the region. Entries for the Wicked Wombat have already significantly exceeded last yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; numbers. Bungarra and Action Learning are excited to move forward with mountain bike development as the Snowy Mountains continues to grow in popularity as a mountain bike destination. In 2013, Action Learning will be launching the first of their Mountain Bike Skills Instruction Clinics, the first being a women specific weekend camp scheduled for February. For more information about Bungarra trails, skills clinics or accommodation, please visit www. bungarra.com.au or contact Claire McDonnell on (02) 6457 2788 or claire@action-learning.com.au

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Bungarra Alpine Centre is situated just 5km from Jindabyne on the Barry Way. Over the past two years, Rolling Ground, a local trail building and mountain bike events business, have been constructing mountain bike trails on the 200 acre property, resulting in a 20km trail network with 4 different skills areas which enable riders to progress their riding to the next level. The trails at Bungarra are well signed and have trails graded beginner, intermediate and advanced which means that there is something for all levels of riders. The mountain bike trails have been used regularly by Action Learning Initiatives for school outdoor education programs, as well as by the Jindabyne Cycling Club for their regular club rides. As more people hear about the growing trail network in the Snowy Mountains, Bungarra has had a number of enquiries about how they can access Bungarra trails. This has led to the development of a Trail Pass system, which will allow the general public to access the trails on the weekends. For those staying at Bungarra or Mountain High Cottages, the Trail Pass is waivered. Likewise, financial members of the Jindabyne Cycling Club are allowed access to trails on weekends and on Wednesday afternoon social rides. For anyone else wishing to access the trails on the weekends, a Trail Pass can be purchased for $5pp per weekend, which will allow access to trails from 12pm Friday to 12pm

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Wednesday December 26, 2012

Williams collects third record in five weeks Jessie Williams is setting the track on fire with his third record in five weeks as he snatched the U/12 100m on Thursday night. A sensational run from start to finish, Jessie was hard pressed by Bailey Rogers who was only half a metre behind Jessie as they broke through the tape with Jessie clocking 13.97s and Bailey 14.04s. Both Jessie and Bailey Roger set new personal best times on our grass track. Some of our younger brigade stepped up this week to be in the top performances on the night. The U/9 boys produced an incredible close finish on the night with only 1.6m separating first to third places. Reuben Hooper forged a head over last 10m to claim first with an 8.59s (PB), followed by Will Miller 8.66s (PB) and Colby McDonald 8.89 s. U/7 Girl Molly Norris 9.90 s and U/7 Boy Angus Wood 9.72s both had excellent PB’s in the 50m. The 400m saw sisters Clara and Lucy Thornton “hot footing” it around the track in their respective age groups as they collected PB’s for outstanding times. Clara U/8 time of 1m 37.53 s was within five seconds of the record and Lucy (U/9) time 1m 30.22 was second fastest time of any girl on the night. Only two seconds separated Hugo Steiner (1m 25.00s) and Philip Webb (1m

27.00s) over the 400m in the U/10’s race with both boys producing their best runs so far this season. The U/11 Girls 400m had all eight lanes occupied as the starter released them on their way. The top three runners all perform well to record their second best runs for the season. Crossing the line in first place was Emma McDonald in 1m 32.25s, follow by Brenna Clayton in 1m 33.59s and Laura Hobbs in 1m 35.59s. Bailey Rogers (U/12), Kate Hobbs (U/15) and Clayton Miners (U/12), all had someone to chase after in their 400m races, one of the original Cooma Little Athletes of 1981 (then U/7), Quinton Stead (father of a little athlete now). All three runners clocked their best time (PB’s) for the season with Kate coming in 1m 15.97s and Bailey just a couple strides behind Kate in 1m 18.52s and Clayton recorded 1m 33.26 s. The former Little Athlete has still a bit of pace in his legs over this distance and very puffed at the end in 1m 11.69 s. We resume on the January 10 with handicap and multi- Events before we set sail towards the ACT Regional and State Championships in February-March. Check with ACT Little A’s website for carnivals during the Holidays. Woden January 12, Narooma check website and Queanbeyan ,January 27.

Cooma Rodeo Schools As preparations for the Cooma Rodeo begin, so has the preparation and organisation of both a bull fighting school, in conjunction with a bull riding school. After travelling to far north Queensland town Bloomsbury, local man Dave Murphy, has proposed the idea of the schools, aimed towards young bull riders and fighters aged 14 and over. Such schools are only located in northern NSW, right up and throughout northern Queensland. For many keen riders and fighters, this means an expensive trip for a two or three day workshop on the sport, where they must not only provide the money for the workshop, but also travel and accommodation. This is why Dave Murphy has decided that it is time to bring the schools to the south east. Murphy contacted four-time Australian bull riding champion Brad Scott and approached him about bringing the bull riding school to Cooma. Scott conducts regular bull riding schools over Queensland and northern NSW, and was eager to give southern riders a chance to participate for as low as $450. As a national champion, Scott will be assisting riders on how to prepare, mentally and physically for the event, as well as techniques and need to know dismounts. Scott emphasizes the safety measures taken to ensure the safety of all riders in his workshop. In conjunction with Brad Scott’s well know bull riding school, is highly acclaimed Warren Norton’s bullfighting school. This workshop will assist fighter

with their techniques and safety in a local environment, for just $400. Norton is well known and a highly acclaimed bullfighter, with years of experience as a protection clown. Both schools will help promote Cooma Rodeo and raise awareness of the rodeo, as well as providing techniques to provide safety and ensure both riders and fighters are confident in the sport. As the Cooma Rodeo Committee work towards being able to construct a permanent arena, schools and workshops such as these are vital for the committee to gain support from not only the locals, but from riders in surrounding areas who will be attending the workshop, and the rodeo on the following weekend. If the schools are successful, then the committee will consider running similar and same schools throughout the year, as well as before the local rodeo. The schools provide an inexpensive and safe way to encourage, learn and promote the rodeo and how locals can participate, giving them the confidence they need in the arena. The schools, in conjunction to the rodeo itself, bring keen riders and families to Cooma, which provides the publicity, and raises awareness about the Cooma Rodeo, while giving back to the riders that compete in the Cooma Rodeo. Both workshops run on the 2nd and 3rd of February 2013, at the Cooma Showgrounds, for 14 years and above. For more information on the event, or to secure a booking, contact organiser Dave Murphy on 0427 768 705 or 02 6458 7111

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Stallions prepare for premiership year Continued from page 28. The 18s will again be coached by Nathan Smith. Nathan has progressed through the Colts with these players and most will be backing up again this year as they will still be eligible for 18s. Craig Schofield will be guiding the successful Fillies again this year and the girls are hoping to continue from last year where they took all before winning the preseason comp, minor premiership and premiership, undefeated. The Stallions have also recruited well, including gaining two players from the UK who will join them next year. These players have represented Great Britain as under 19’s in the amateur league and we are sure they will fit in well ‘down under’. Zac Smith has returned after also playing with the Queanbeyan Roos. Zac is a talented footballer and brings a wealth of skill to the team. Todd

Williams has returned from a number of years away and will also boost the Stallions depth. Todd last played for the Stallions in 2008 but has recently had a number of successful seasons away culminating in being awarded the 2012 Central Highlands Player of the Year Medallion. The Stallions will also welcome the return of Jono Clarke. Jono had to sit out last year due to a shoulder injury and is now back to full fitness. Jono was one of Group 16’s best players in 2010 and he has been sorely missed by the Stallions. Another welcome return is Sam Gilbert, Sam is a St. Greg’s old boy and was a part of the Stallions losing grand final team in 2009. He is lightning fast and will add a lot to the Stallions already speedy backs. All these players, combined with a talented group of young footballers, should ensure a healthy year for the Stallions.

Training will commence on Wednesday January 23 with a non-compulsory run then the official start of training will be in the first week of February. Keep an eye on the facebook page dates. Local Rugby League has also received some good news with the NSW Country Championship to hold the first round in Cooma on the June long weekend. This will bring around 200 players and officials to town for a Friday night sportsman’s function, culminating in a full day of rugby league on the Saturday. It has been about 40 years since this standard of rugby league has been to Cooma and the Stallions Committee has worked hard to be awarded the games. The Club will continue to try to bring high class footy to Cooma in the future. The Stallions are also

asking any interested supporters and last year’s members to again sign up. The cost is only $50 for a single membership or $80 for two members of the same family. The membership will entitle the holder to free entry to all home games (excluding semis or finals), a members’

day function at a home game, where discounted drinks and food will be available, and a members draw which will be carried out at half time at each home game. We will also shortly commence our sponsorship drive and will be in contact with previous sponsors early in the New Year to ask

again for help in getting the Stallions back on the paddock in 2013. If you have any questions or would like to help the Stallions as a sponsor or member in 2013 please give Craig Schofield a call on 0414 865 922. We look forward to a successful 2013 representing our town.

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Pictured above: Sam Dowsett and Tom Holmes in action representing Great Britain as under 19’s in the amateur league.

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