The Monaro Post issue February 3, 2016

WEDNESDAY January 27, 2016

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Adams family at Tattoo

Barry receives an OAM Page 5

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Australia Day was celebrated across the Monaro in the last few days.

Local towns and villages joined in for our national day, while in Delegate, even more commemorations were held for the Centenary of the Men from Snowy River March.

Pictured, the theme for the Cooma celebrations was ‘Aussie Icons’ and a swaggie joined Dame Edna and some of our local children.

Amy Parr, Laith, Blaze and Jacacia Podger and Tilly the dog.

See more on Australia Day on pages 6 and 8, and 22 to 27.

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Wednesday January 27, 2016

Singapore Airlines Canberra flights welcomed

An announcement last week that Singapore Airlines would commence flights into to Canberra from Singapore and Wellington, NZ, this year, has been warmly welcomed by local and regional commentators.

Mayor of Cooma-

Monaro Shire Council, Dean Lynch, said Canberra Airport and ACT Government deserve congratulations for negotiating this significant event.

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“This is a gamechanger for the economy of the Monaro and Snowy Mountains region. It will bring more international tourists, more business travellers and more investment opportunities.

The success of these flights will no doubt see other international airlines looking closely at the potential of the new destination.”

Singapore Airlines’ Canberra flight schedule is to be backed by a major cooperative marketing campaign.

Chairman, Cooma Chamber of Commerce and Industry, inc, Kath Kelly said “It is fantastic for our region that the first airline has committed to international routes out of Canberra. It is also wonderful that it is a quality airline, however it would be great to see our Australian carriers such as Qantas and Virgin come on board.

Having the ability for tourists to fly directly to our region will enhance the offerings that are available, and of course we hope they venture south to enjoy our wonderful area.

“Tourism forms 17 percent of the local economy so to have international visitors flying direct to Canberra is a great opportunity for the region to increase visitor numbers and money spent in our area.

Singapore is a hub for many ports into South East Asia and our businesses should take the opportunity to

focus on how best to service these visitors to make the most of their experience, whilst contributing to our economy.

Chair, Australian Regional Tourism Network, David Sheldon, commented “Congratulations to the ACT Government, all relative authorities and Canberra Airport.

This development is a fantastic example of enabling infrastructure for Regional Australia.

Developments as such enhance regional dispersal which in turn improves both the visitor economy and the social fabric for regions.

The Member for Monaro John Barilaro said flights linking Canberra with Singapore and Wellington will bring significant economic benefit, more tourists and potential job opportunities to the Monaro.

“This is a great day for our region; the Monaro has never been more accessible than it is now,” said Mr Barilaro.

“This announcement, coupled with Regional Express (REX) commencing flights from Sydney to the Snowy Mountains (Cooma) in March, will open up the Monaro for tourists wanting to experience the beauty of this region.

“Not only will it make it easier for international visitors to discover the wonders of the Monaro during both winter and summer seasons, it will also open doors to create new business and export opportunities, linking the Monaro to the world.”

The new ‘Capital Express’ route will provide the nation’s capital with two direct international destination options with flight SQ292/291 operating Canberra-Singapore and Canberra-Wellington.

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“This new service linking Singapore, Canberra and Wellington reflects the close ties between the three countries,” said Singapore Airlines CEO, Mr Goh Choon Phong.

“We are excited about the prospects for our new ‘Capital Express’ route, which we are confident will appeal to leisure, government and corporate travellers.

“We are especially pleased to be bringing more convenient travel options to customers with Canberra’s first regularly scheduled international flights and the first non-stop links between the capitals of Australia and New Zealand.”

Since it was purchased in 1998 the Capital Airport Group has invested more than $2 billion in facilities at Canberra Airport, investments that will have helped it make history on 21 September when it welcomes the first Singapore Airlines flight.

Canberra Airport Chairman, Mr Terry Snow AM, said the decision by Singapore Airlines to begin operations was justification of the longterm vision that Canberra Airport has had for many years.

“From day one,

my family set about creating a world-class gateway for the national capital. As long- term locals committed to the prosperity of the capital region, our campaign to see Canberra become linked directly to the rest of the world has been constant,” said Mr Snow.

“We have worked closely with the ACT Government and VisitCanberra, and particularly Chief Minister Andrew Barr who over many years has been unwavering in his passion and support for our quest to gain direct international flights.

“I can think of no better partner than Singapore Airlines with its reputation for quality and excellence to be the first to set Canberra Airport on this historic course.”

Tickets for the new Capital Express service will be on sale from Monday 25 January with Economy Class fares starting from $650 allinclusive for CBR-SIN return and $469 allinclusive for CBR-WLG return. Business Class fares start from $3,166 all-inclusive for CBR-SIN return and $1,450 allinclusive for CBR-WLG return.

Singapore Airlines’ Alliance partner Virgin Australia will codeshare on flights between Canberra and Singapore, providing Virgin Australia customers with greater access to Singapore, Asia and Europe.

The new Canberra service will add to

Singapore Airlines’ already extensive Australian network.

The Airline’s Australian network currently includes flights between Singapore and Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney.

Subsidiary SilkAir also serves Cairns and Darwin, while a wideranging partnership with Virgin Australia extends Singapore Airlines’ Australian and South Pacific network to another 53 codeshare destinations.

Singapore Airlines’ new Wellington services will complement existing services between Singapore and both Auckland and Christchurch, and come in a year in which it celebrates its 40th and 30th anniversaries serving the cities, respectively.

Singapore Airlines also has an extensive partnership with Air New Zealand.

The Capital Express service will be operated with 266-seat retrofitted Boeing 777-200 fitted with 38 Business Class seats and 228 Economy Class seats.

Pictured, Canberra Airport Chairman Tony Shaw AM, Singapore Airlines CEO, Mr Goh Choon Phong and ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr at last week’s press confernce.

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Have your say on three councils merger

Ratepayers and residents of the three local government areas, Bombala Shire, Cooma-Monaro shire and Snowy River Shire are encouraged to attend three public inquiries to be held in Cooma, Bombala and Jindabyne early next month.

This will be the last chance for the community to comment before another report on the proposal is prepared for the Minister for Local Government and the Boundaries Commission.

The inquiries will be conducted by a Delegate appointed by the Department of Premier and Cabinet.

Members of the public can register to attend all sessions of the public inquiry (public meetings), but may only speak once at the inquiry, irrespective of the number of sessions. The order of speaking will be determined by the Delegate.

Conducting a public inquiry is part of the examination and reporting process into the proposal and it provides an opportunity for members

of the public to express their opinions on the proposal to the Delegate.

A spokesperson for the Department of Premier and Cabinet on behalf of the Delegate, told the Monaro Post “The proposed mergers put forward by the Minister have been informed by four years of consultation with NSW councils, independent assessment, council merger preferences, and feedback from communities and stakeholders.

“The Minister for Local Government referred merger proposals to the Chief Executive of the Office of Local Government on 6 January, who Delegated the function of reviewing merger proposals to Delegates.

“The Delegates are not advocates for the proposal.

The Delegates have the responsibility to review and report on merger proposals and to take into consideration the factors outlined within the Act, which includes the attitude of the residents and ratepayers of the areas

concerned.

“The process that they will conduct includes public inquiries, which will commence next month, calling for written submissions, meeting with councils and providing their reports to the Minister for Local Government and the Boundaries Commission for comment.

“The Boundaries Commission will provide their comments on the reports to the Minister for Local Government, who will consider the report of the Delegates and comments of the Boundaries Commission prior to determining the final outcome of the merger proposal.

“Ratepayers have the opportunity to put forward their opinions either by speaking at the public inquiry or by sending in a submission, the attitude of residents and ratepayers is one of the factors that Delegates must consider in preparing their report”.

The Monaro Post asked “If

the overwhelming response from those at the forums is negative, will the Minister be able to reverse the original decision to merge the three councils?

“If that happens, will the council elections be held at originally proposed, in September or will the councils be placed under administration until another solution, e.g. forced amalgamations, is proposed?”

The spokesperson replied “No decision has been made on any proposed merger. Furthermore, the Government cannot pre-empt the timing of the process, nor the outcome, and it will be business as usual for councils until potential new councils are created. Options available under the Local Government Act 1993 include the appointment of a single person or group of people to act as administrators, or the continuation in office of some or all councillors from the former council areas, as councillors of a new area

ahead of the next election.

While the proposed merger is not the preferred option for most ratepayers in the three shires, CoomaMonaro Shire mayor, Dean Lynch sees some value in it.

He said “I believe that an organisation that represents the whole Monaro region would ultimately deliver a better service to ratepayers.

For example a larger entity would: - be able to have specialised staff and equipment , that in a smaller council would be in the form of contractors and consultants.

This could lead to greater employment opportunities for new and current staff.

- be able to advocate for the whole region in areas such as Tourism and Development, rather than just advocating for your own ‘patch’ . This would lead to ‘regional’ strategies .

- be able to develop one regional planning platform , which would simplify development and better manage growth in the region .

- be able to undertake larger ‘council run’ projects due to larger scale and capacity .

Adams family to perform at Tattoo Former Nimmitabel Bakery owner turned solicitor Christopher Adams is preparing to perform in the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Melbourne in two weeks time. Having played the bagpipes for the last 40 years, Mr Adams enjoys a hobby that has a connection to his heritage.

“I had family that moved out here from Glasgow in Scotland in 1854,” he says, “And it was in 1975 that I went as a kid for a family holiday in Scotland. Living in Kiama at the time, I played the drums as a part of the Kiama brass band. The following year, another band member offered to teach me the bagpipes and I jumped at the chance.”

Joining the Kiama pipe band, Mr Adams became Pipe Major in the early 80s before moving to Nimmitabel in 1984.

“I continued to play the bagpipes at functions in the Nimmitabel area and performed as part of the ANZAC ceremony there for 25 years in a row.”

Six years ago, missing being part of a band, Mr Adams joined the

Canberra Pipes and Drums and the Australian Federal Police Pipes and Drums.

Since then, he has taken part in two military tattoos, one in Edinburgh and one in Canada. Now he has the opportunity to join in the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo here in Australia, and he won’t be alone. Wife Kim and daughter Allie will be joining him in the Melbourne event next month.

Kim and Allie both started learning the drums in 2013 once they moved from Cooma to Wollongong. They are now also members of the AFP Pipes and Drums and will join Mr Adams for the first time in the tattoo.

“It’s really great to all have the same interest and be able to share that experience together,” says Mr Adams, “It will be a lot of fun to all go to Melbourne together in a couple of weeks for the Tattoo.”

Mr Adams’ two younger children are also learning to play the drums and the pipes as well, keeping the tradition and family heritage alive.

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Emergency service providers kept busy

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A single vehicle motor accident occurred on Warregal Corner Road, Nimmitabel last Wednesday morning.

Rolling the vehicle, the 17-year-old Balgownie woman was transported to Cooma hospital by paramedics with head, back, shoulder and pelvic injuries.

A 16-year-old girl from Cairns was trapped at Guthega after a water release by Snowy Hydro caused the river to rise. The young girl, who was fishing with her parents, was on the wrong side of the river when the release occurred. After several hours, uninjured and cold, a SES swift water crew retrieved the girl once the release was stopped.

Jordan Shaw is the happy owner of a brand new Volkswagen Jetta to the value of $27,790 thanks to McDonalds Restaurant. Winning the car in December last year as part of the Monopoly promotion, the local 21-year-old could not believe his luck.

The promotion involves customers receiving game tickets when they purchase certain items from the fast food chain’s menu. The tickets are Monopoly themed, with some of the more rare ones including Piccadilly, Park Lane and Fleet Street.

Mr Shaw secured one of five Jettas, which were the most valuable prizes up for grabs in the promotion. Other prizes included two CanAm Spyder Roadsters, a PlayStation 4 Ultimate Entertainment Package and a Universal Studio

Holidays Package.

Cooma McDonald’s Manager Chris Hanna said he was surprised when Jordan approached him in the restaurant to tell him the news.

“I couldn’t believe that a local person had won,” says Mr Hanna, “It’s really exciting.”

Although very happy with the win, Mr Shaw already owns a vehicle and is looking to sell the Jetta.

“I have my old Rodeo, which I love, so I don’t really need the car,” he says, “I would really like to own a house before I turn 30, so if I can sell this one it would be a big help.”

McDonalds Monopoly winner Jordan Shaw with Cooma manager Chris Hanna.

What’s on at the

A motor vehicle accident occurred at the intersection of the Monaro Highway and Bolaro Street, Cooma on Thursday 21 at 6am. An unidentified vehicle failed to give way, colliding with the second vehicle before fleeing the scene. The car is described as a silver Honda-type SUV with ACT number plates. Police are urging anyone with information to come forward.

Two males were injured at Monaro Discount Tyres on Bombala Street, Cooma when the tractor tyre they were changing exploded, throwing them back several metres. One was hurled into a nearby forklift, the other onto the concrete ground. Sustaining soft tissue damage, the men were transported to Cooma Hospital by paramedics.

Malicious damage has been caused to some boat trailer wheels in

East Jindabyne. Occurring sometime between January 16 and January 22, local police are urging anyone with information to report it to an officer.

There have been two counts of theft on Thursday January 21 with the Cooma Tourist Park reporting a television stolen from their recreational building, and Rivers clothing store also reporting theft to the police.

A 53-year-old male has been charged with a mid-range PCA. Found with alcohol in system, the man was driving along Sharp Street, Cooma at 12.30pm on Saturday January 23.

Two males were found with prohibited drugs on their person at the Australian Hotel in Cooma early morning on Saturday January 23.

They have been charged and are due to appear in Cooma court at a date to be determined.

Numbla Vale and Dalgety RFS teams were called to a header fire at Numbla Vale last week. Containing the fire and preventing its spread, RFS reacted quickly when arriving at the blaze.

Community Health was evacuated on Thursday morning due to a neon light burning out. Cooma Fire Brigade attended, making sure the building was safe before everyone could reenter.

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Two Snowy River Shire residents recognised with OAMs Two Snowy River Shire residents were honoured in yesterday’s Australia Day awards.

Both men were awarded the Order of Australia Medal.

Barry James Aitchison, of Berridale, received his award for service to the community of the Monaro.

Peter John Ward, of Jindabyne, received his award for service to cross country skiing.

Mr Aitchison said he was pleased to receive his award, but in a typically humble gesture, he said he would just celebrate quietly, at home.

A passionate supporter of hazard reduction in the Kosciuszko National Park and surrounding areas, Mr Aitchison has played a pivotal role into bushfire research, in particular the use of grazing as a reduction method, through the High Fire Project being conducted at Snowy Plains.

Mr Aitchison, who resigned as operations officer with the Monaro Rural Fire Service team in 2014, has a long history of service to the community.

It includes: NSW Rural Fire Service Operations Officer, Monaro Team, 2001-2014. (incorporates Bombala, Cooma-Monaro and Snowy River areas).

Fire Control Officer, Snowy River District, 1981-2001.

Deputy Incident Controller, Kosciuszko Bushfires, 20022003.

Deputy Captain, Rocky Plains Brigade, since 2013; Member, since 1982.

He is also actively involved in scientific research with the Bushfire Cooperative Research Centre High Fire Project, to improve the understanding of the effects of wildfire in the high country and the effectiveness of fuel management practices.

He was a member of the Select Investigation Committee, Nairn Inquiry, 2003.

Mr Aitchison has also been involved in numerous emergency operations including the Australian Capital Territory Bush Fires, 2009; Brindabella Fires, 2003; Thredbo Landslide, 1997; and Cessna 210

Aeroplane Crash, 1998.

His awards and recognition include: NSW Rural Fire Service 10 year Long Service Medal 2011.

National Medal 1993.

Peter Ward’s service includes: New South Wales Cross Country Committee, Ski and Snow Sport NSW: Chairman, 1994-2014.

Member, Perisher Cross Country Committee, current.

Member, Events Committee, current.

Member, Nordic Shelter Committee, current.

NSW Delegate, Cross Country Committee, Ski and Snow Sport Australia, ‘for 20 years’.

Volunteer and supporter, Perisher Nordic Shelter, ‘over 23 years’.

Organiser and volunteer, Interschools Cross Country Events, ‘for 15 years’.

Pictured: Barry Aitchison of Berridale was awarded the OAM for service to the community of the Monaro

More traffic on roads to Cooma – up 13 percent The latest annual RMS traffic data shows an increased number of vehicles travelling the Monaro Highway in 2015.

More than 228,000 more vehicles were recorded compared to the previous year. This represented an increase of 13.4 percent.

The RMS data is gathered from the official recording point, located at Bunyan just north of Cooma, measuring both southbound and northbound vehicular

traffic. It showed that 1,929,123 vehicles travelled the highway at that point during the year. For the comparable period a year earlier, 1,701,073 vehicles were recorded.

Mayor of Cooma-Monaro Shire Council, Dean Lynch, says these are encouraging figures for the potential of the Shire’s economy.

“Almost two million vehicles are now travelling to, from and through Cooma each year. The experts tell us this represents

between three and four million drivers and passengers. Getting an increased proportion of those who are transiting the Monaro to stop will significantly boost our local economy,” the Mayor said.

Council Director of Corporate Services, Stephen Molloy, says the RMS data points to positive outcomes for recent CoomaMonaro Shire Council and Chamber of Commerce marketing and events initiatives.

“One of the biggest increases

was for the month of November showing an increase in traffic numbers of 34 percent, with 159,499 vehicles. This was more than 40,000 more vehicles than in November 2014. It coincided with our first successful Red Energy Cooma Festival package which included the Snowy Ride, National Busking Championships, Motorfest and Snowy Mountains 1000,” Molloy said.

“The last six days of 2015 from Boxing Day to New Year’s Eve,

coinciding with the first week of our Canberra and South Coast TV campaign, was also significant.

It showed a jump of 40% over the same period a year earlier.

Many retailers have reported great trading during this period,” he said.

The RMS data showed that the biggest single day in 2015 was Sunday 21 July, which recorded 21,330 vehicles.

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Australia Day 2016 - Cooma-Monaro Award Winners COMMUNITY EVENT OF THE YEAR

NIMITY BELL FESTIVAL

Local ambassador Ernie Constance presented a certificate to Howard Charles OAM, representing the Nimity Bell committee.

The Nimity Bell Sub Committee was formed to source, purchase and display a large bell for the village of Nimmitabel to further promote its attractions and encourage the transition from timber town to tourist destination. The Sub Committee raised considerable funds to meet the costs of acquisition, delivery and mounting. On 31 October, the Nimity Bell Festival, celebrating the arrival of the bell, attracted over 700 visitors to the village who all enjoyed a day of fun-filled activities and displays while catching up with friends and relatives. Well done, Nimmitabel!

CITIZEN OF THE YEAR

KAYE ANDERSON

Mary Ziesak was presented with her certificate by 2015 Citizen of the Year, Marnie Stewart.

ARTSPERSON OF THE YEAR

MARY ZIESAK MARY has worked tirelessly for the past 5 years as a volunteer and as the Exhibition Co-Ordinator and Curator for the Raglan Gallery. In this time, she has engaged her considerable experience and skills to organise and present gallery exchanges and exhibitions and in initiating NAIDOC week and the Annual Schools Exhibition. Having worked previously at the Redcliffe City Art Gallery in

Brisbane, Mary has used her extensive knowledge and her administrative and people skills to promote the Raglan and raise its profile within the Australian arts community. When not engaged with Raglan affairs, Mary is an active member of the Canberra Museum and Gallery and works several days a week with Cooma Challenge. Mary was also a major contributor in 2015 to organising the celebration of the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom.

A member of the Country Women’s Association for over 40 years, Kaye has been a pillar of strength in the community in raising funds, supporting charities, fetes, school activities and sporting events and providing assistance to emergency service volunteers during crisis situations. She has been nominated CWA Woman of the Year and is a member of the Hospital Community Consultative Committee, Probus and the View Club. She is an inspiration to all generations and exemplifies the true spirit of service to the community.

Kaye received her certificate from deputy mayor Rogan Corbett.

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TAYA EVANS

Taya has been named 2016 School Captain at Monaro High School. Vice President of the Monaro High School Leo Club for 2015-16, Taya has been named Leo of the Year at the District Lions Convention and will represent the district at the State Convention in 2016.

Taya also volunteers her time with the Nimmitabel Pony Club, the Show Society and the RFS. She sets a good example to her peers at school and out in the community.

Left: Taya received her certifcaite from deputy mayor Rogan Corbett.

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Probus learns of Renew Cooma Project The Cooma Men’s Probus Club met on the second Tuesday in January, as usual, but many members were still away and they missed a very informative talk by Suzanne Dunning on the Renew Cooma Project.

Suzanne reported that the project had been quite successful in Cooma over the last 18 months, and that factors in the project’s success include a small CBD, shops mostly locally owned, and plenty of artisans looking for a sales outlet.

She had located about 20 empty shops, mostly with local owners, prior to starting the project which gave her the incentive to act.

The aim is to persuade owners to lend their shops to the project; the owner will get no income, but the shop will be occupied; the owner’s benefit is that an occupied shop is easier to lease or sell than an empty one.

Her first task, therefore, was to find out who were the owners, talk to them about the project, and of the benefits of having tenants – even non–paying tenants- in the shops.

Her next task was to talk to some local artisans about showing off their products in any shops that came available.

The shop loan is on a monthly rolling lease, so the tenant can be moved out quickly if the owner organises a sale or long-term lease.

Tenants cannot be competitors with existing established businesses, but local artisans.

Some local owners of empty shops were uninterested in the project, and there was even less response from non-local owners such as the big banks, but about 75 percent of the empty shops were locally owned, and she has been successful in installing 10 tenants, two of whom have now signed longterm leases.

Suzanne, of course, talked to the mayor and the business manager for Council, and at the advice of the chairman joined the Chamber of Commerce.

An approach to Council resulted in a grant to begin the project and public meetings, first with Council, then with shop owners, helped both explain the project and publicise it.

A small Committee was formed to oversee the project and handle the finances, and by mid 2015 there were eight Renew shops open, two running full-time.

The two-year period (and the finances) of the project are now running down, but it is clear that with the two full-time shops still operating, it can safely be claimed that the project was a success.

A vote of thanks was proposed

by Max Povey, and was carried with acclamation.

Retired gentlemen are reminded that the club is always open to new members, and further info can be obtained from either Bob Weston (64527008) or Derek Watson (64571321).

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New crossing set to save lives

The redesigned crossing at the Vale Street/ Commissioner Street intersection is designed to slow traffic and increase safety for children crossing the roads.

Temporary crossings were installed prior to Christmas, but the new crossings have now been constructed for use in time for the new school year. In the diagram above, the dotted lines are the giveway lines – the edge of Commissioner Street carriageway.

Vehicles will need to stop at the crossing and giveway at the white lines.

Cooma-Monaro Shire Council’s Director of Engineering Services, Linda Nicholson, said “It is the same as what was there before, but the crossing is a bit further back from the intersection”.

Work will start soon on the garden beds which will complete the project.

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YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS THIS!

Please come to the next Litter Pickers get together this Saturday

NIMMITABEL SHOW Saturday 6th February A Big Fun Family Day out with so much for the kids to do this year and plenty of prize money on offer.

Poddy Calf rides

Face painting

Bush Kids Challenge

Petting Paddock

Fashion Parade

Chainsawing

Stockman’s Challenge

Mates Race

Shearing competition

Side Show activities

Dog High Jump

Yard Dog Trials

Plus, a very special guest to open this year’s show.

More details on our website and facebook. www.nimmitabelshow.com.au

LITTER PICKERS DAY

SATURDAY JANUARY 30

Where: Meeting for a cleanup outside of Dieters Hairdressing Salon @ 3.30pm

We supply gloves, pick up sticks & bags.

You supply hat, sunscreen, valuable time and effort. * FREE TEA/COFFEE at a cafe afterwards, compliments of the council.

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Wednesday January 27, 2016

Snowy River Shire citizen profiles it are locals. The letters she sends to Joint Young Citizens all local youth aged between 16 and of the Year – 20 (for mental health information) and her talks at the local schools are an Rhianna and Kirra important factor determining the future Burke path of our youngest members of the community. So whether it be a local Rhianna and Kirra Burke are citizen, seasonal worker or tourist, the 15-year-old twins who have benefit of Jackie’s work send ripples achieved so much during the year though our whole community. in the sporting community. They have represented at a high level in “I feel so grateful to be receiving this snow sports, rugby and just about recognition for my work, which is very every sport they have manage to important to me,” says Jackie, “There try. are so many wonderful people in our • ACT brumbies 7’s town, so I am surprised to have won representative it.”

• NSW school snow sport “I would like to thank the community representative for all the support, especially my • ACT school girls colleagues at the clinic, the Jindabyne representative Bowling Club, Meredith at Perisher and • Achieved a level 1 in rugby all my friends and family.” referees • Part of the FOX sports land Pictured below, Jackie Eyles rover series filmed this year received her certificate from SRS • Junior coaches for the Mayor, John Cahill.

Jindabyne Rugby Club • Assist with the setup of the ground and canteen on Saturdays at Rugby.

Citizen of the Year – Jackie Eyles Jackie is a part-time Practice Nurse at the Medical Centre in Jindabyne.

Her area of expertise is sexual health.

When the clinic doors close, Jackie’s “other” unpaid job commences ... travelling the Shire, conducting education evenings for local school children and seasonal staff. She uses her own money, or sources funding from local business or uses donations from concerned residents, to ensure our community, visiting tourists and winter staff are provided with the essential education and care needed.

With the support of staff at the Medical Centre, Jackie runs ‘The Wednesday Room’. The Wednesday Room is designed to provide a safe and non-judgmental environment for people to discuss sexual health and youth health matters. The Wednesday Room is open year round, providing information, advice, treatment and support. Her job is tough, emotional and time consuming, seeing people at their most vulnerable and sometimes their most frightened.

Her passion and commitment to this community is above reproach and amazes those that standby without the energy to keep up.

She is an advocate for believing that preventative health is the best medicine.

“I love my job and I am extremely proud of The Wednesday Room,” says Jackie, “Through it I really feel that I have helped make a difference to our town.”

With the large influx of people to the Jindabyne community in winter, it could be assumed that they make up the majority of the Wednesday Room users, though statistics show that 43% of the people using

Being identical twins and achieving identical accolades it is impossible to separate them for the award. The Jindabyne Bushpigs nominated the girls for this award, with President Brett Atkinson saying that he was very proud of the girls and incredibly grateful of all the hard work they put in.

Community the year -

Event

of

Berridale Easter Fair The Berridale Easter Fair is the largest fundraising event and source of income for the Berridale

Lions Club.

Having run since 1974, it is also the oldest fair of its type in the Snowy River Shire. Although the main idea behind the event is to raise money to be put back into the community, it is also a great opportunity for the people of the community to get together and enjoy themselves. Other organisations that are often present at the Easter Fair raising money are the CWA, SES, RFS, Marine Rescue, the local schools, 2MNO community radio and the Historical Society.

Berridale Lions Club President Tony Hayes says he is extremely proud of receiving the Community Event of the Year this Australia Day. “The award is a testament to all the hard work the members of the Berridale Lions Club put in to the event,” he says, “I am very proud of the event and of everyone involved in putting it together. The Fair is much bigger than it used to be, and it takes a lot of work to pull off. I am glad that all the members can share in the benefit and recognition of this award.”

Mr Hayes says that he became involved in the Club when he retired to be able to help his small village.

“It is wonderful to be able to be involved in the community,” he says, “I am glad to be able to help people, and I get a lot of satisfaction from being a part of

the Lions Club.”

Funds raised at the Berridale Easter Fair provide urgent support to a number of community groups and services including; $1000 to Berridale OOSCH and $1000 to the Operation Christmas Child.

Mr Hayes says that he would like to focus on the Aitchison House this year, a building from the 19th Century that is important in the village’s history and evidence of the development of Berridale.

Pictured above: Rhianna and Kirra Burke with SRSC Mayor, John Cahill.

Below: Tony Hayes represented the Berridale Easter Fair.

Australia Day 2016 - Cooma-Monaro Award Winners COMMUNITY GROUP OF THE YEAR

SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

2MNO COMMUNITY RADIO

CLAIRE NEUMEYER

2MNO Community Radio broadcasts 24/7 throughout the year, entertaining and enlightening the community with music, promotions, announcements and events covering all aspects of community life.

Staffed by volunteers, the organisation has raised sufficient funds to establish two studios and four transmission sites, covering Nimmitabel, Bombala, Cooma and Jindabyne. 2MNO also provides opportunities for members of Challenge and clients of Workability to train as presenters on air. John Gill accepted the certificate from Ernie Constance.

Claire has been an inspiration to others with her on-going commitment over many years to raising funds for charities.

She has raised thousands of dollars for the Monaro Early Intervention Service, assisting in the establishment of new premises for the organisation. A volunteer for 15 years at the Raglan Gallery, a member of the Rotary Club of Cooma, being awarded the prestigious Paul Harris Fellowship, a Dialysis Committee member, establishing the Dialysis Centre, a volunteer presenter at 2MNO Community Radio, fundraiser for the Bhutan Orphanage, part-time volunteer for Challenge and a host of other achievements, too many to mention here.

Claire received her certificate from Bronnie Taylor, MLC.

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AUSTRALIA DAY 2016

COUNCIL BOUNDARY REVIEW This is your first and final chance to make a submission on the NSW Government’s proposed plan to create a new Council through the merger of Bombala, Cooma-Monaro and Snowy River Shire Local Government Areas.

Among the things you can write submissions on are; the location of the new boundary, amount of wards and Councillors, financial considerations, communities of interest, services and facilities and the name of the new organisations.

To View the Proposal and Make a Submission go to; https://goo.gl/aKD74z Or write to: Council Boundary Review GPO Box 5341 Sydney NSW 2001 Submissions close 5pm Sunday 28 February 2016 Follow Council on Facebook to receive updates about the process and details about a planned public meeting.

“Our sincerest congratulations are extended to all of this years Australia Day award recipients. This is the most significant way to recognise individuals living in our Shire for their considerable contributions to community and achievements”, Mayor John Cahill.

The Snowy River Shire Australia Day Citizen Award Winners for 2016 are: Citizen of the Year - Jackie Eyles Joint Young Citizens of the Year - Rhianna and Kirra Burke Sports Person of the Year - Benjamin Hearn Community Event of the Year - Berridale Easter Fair

HAVE YOU ENTERED THE SRSC PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION YET? “YOUR SNOWY RIVER SHIRE” Notice of Merger Public Meeting – Hosted by LGNSW Notification of public inquiry, into the NSW Governments proposal to amalgamate or alter the boundaries of local government areas.

A public inquiry in relation to the proposal will be held under section 263 of the Local Government Act 1993 at the following time(s) and venue(s): Bombala RSL Club Thursday, 11 February 2016 09:00am - 11:00am Cooma Ex-Services Club Thursday, 11 February 2016 3:00pm - 6:00pm Rydges Horizons Snowy Mountains Friday, 12 February 2016 09:00am - 11:00am Members of the public who would like to attend are requested to register by going to https://goo.gl/JcnR8c or by contacting 1300 813 020.

Members of the public who would like to speak at the public inquiry are requested to indicate that they wish to do so when they register to attend.

To view the proposal and make a submission: https://goo.gl/aKD74z

Snowy River Shire Council is calling on residents of all ages to help capture what the Snowy River Shire means to you, by entering photographs in the “Your Snowy River Shire” photography competition.

The competition has three sections; primary school, high school and open.

Overall First prize: Primary School - $75 High School - $125 Opens - $250

Highly commended for each category: Primary School - $20 High School - $50 Open - $100

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Entries are now open and will close on 14 February 2016, so visit Council’s website for all the details, terms and conditions and to complete an entry form www.snowyriver.nsw.gov.au/620/Photography-Competition

On Wednesday 20 January 2016 it was stated that Subdivision – 20 Residential Torrens Title Lots at 62-68 Jerrara Drive EAST JINDABYNE NSW 2627 was determined in November 2015.

This is not the case, Subdivision – 20 Residential Torrens Title Lots at 62-68 Jerrara Drive EAST JINDABYNE NSW 2627 has not yet been determined and is currently on public exhibition.

Submissions close Friday 26 February 2016.

DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL INTEGRATED

EMPLOYMENT Council currently has the following positions available: Position Water and Sewer Engineer Admin Officer Operations – Open Space Management Construction Worker Truck Driver Vegetation Management Officer Casual Waste Operations Worker Casual Aged Care Workers

Applications Close 28 January 2016 31 January 2016 31 January 2016 31 January 2016 On-going Recruitment On-going Recruitment

For further enquiries please contact Human Resources on (02) 6451 1124.

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MAYOR: Clr John Cahill - 0427239006 DEPUTY MAYOR: Clr Peter Beer - 0438619 914 2 Myack Street, PO Box 143, Berridale NSW 2630

The applications listed below have been notified and/or advertised in accordance with the Snowy River Shire Development Control Plan 2013 (add link to DCP). Unless otherwise stated, the development application (DAs) are not designated development under schedule 3 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.

The following integrated development application has been submitted to the Snowy River Shire Council: Property Address:

62-68 Jerrara Drive EAST JINDABYNE NSW 2627

Legal Description:

Lot 8 DP 240912 Ph Jinderboine

Property Number:

101095

Application No:

DA0104/2016

Applicant:

Australian Land Co Pty Ltd

Lodgement Date:

23 December 2015

Consent Authority

Snowy River Shire Council

Development Proposal:

Subdivision - 20 Residential Torrens Title Lots

Approval Bodies:

NSW Office of Water

The development application and associated documents are currently available for inspection for a period of 30 days at Council offices.

Berridale Office Hours: 8.30am – 4.30pm 2 Myack Street Berridale

Jindabyne Office Hours 8.30am – 4.30pm Shop 3 Razorback Plaza, 1 Gippsland Street Jindabyne

Any interested person may make a submission to Council in relation to any aspect of the development application. Submissions close Friday 26 February 2016. If the submission is an objection to the development it must be made in writing and addressed to the General Manager, Snowy River Shire. It must reference the development application number and the grounds for objection are to be clearly stated.

Please note that all submissions will become public documents and in the case of applications referred to a Council meeting for determination, the name and address of the person making the submission will be part of the information included in Councils Business Paper. Any person making a submission is required to disclose any reportable political donations or gifts at the time of making the submission (for more information please contact Councils Environmental Services Department or view Councils website www.snowyriver.nsw.gov.au)

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BOMBALA COUNCIL GENERAL MANAGER: Ms Ngaire McCrindle As is to be expected the focus for myself and senior staff is firmly on the preparation of our submission to the Delegate commenting on the Merger proposal. I note with interest that the Minister has revised the income figures for the three councils on page 7. While this does not make any substantial difference it does slightly reduce the “anticipated” savings.

The merger proposal and Council’s submission to IPART are available on the front page of Council’s website in the Newsflash section and the Council office. The Merger proposal is also available at the Bombala Library, Delegate RTC and Cathcart General Store.

This is the last chance for community members to have a say in the process and make a written submission to the Delegate on the merger proposal by 28 February 2016.

Anyone wishing to attend or speak at the Public Inquiry, which is to being held at Bombala RSL Auditorium on Thursday February 11 at 9am-11am, must register before noon on Friday 5 February. Full details for the registration process are available from www.councilboundaryreview.com.au or by telephoning 1300 813 020.

Congratulations to all our well deserving Australia Day Award winners and the organisers of the weekend activities at Delegate. It is a tribute to the organisers that an event of this calibre is hosted by a small community.

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Wednesday January 27, 2016

NEWS

Cooma was the smart choice for Dr Vic Carroll’s career

Elle Mackintosh

It was love at (almost) first site.

Dr Victor Carroll and his wife Jane grew up west of Albury in Corowa, NSW. They both came from farming families and still enjoy rural Australian life. Although their families were quite friendly with one another, Vic went to school in Melbourne, and Jane in Sydney, so as youngsters their paths barely crossed. It wasn’t until Vic returned home to the farm after completing his Agricultural Science studies that he met Jane properly. They started going out, three weeks later they were engaged and in six months were married.

“For me, it was always pretty obvious,” says Vic. Although Vic was sure about Jane, he wasn’t so sure about farming as a career.

“It soon became clear that it wasn’t for me,” he says, “The polite way of putting it is that I didn’t have a passion for it, but the more truthful reason was that I was hopeless.”

“So I sat my parents down at the breakfast bench one morning and told them that I wanted to try and get into medicine.”

This meant that Vic would have to re-do his Higher School Certificate to achieve the mark required to get into medical science at university. Moving to Sydney with Jane, he did just that. Jane got her diploma of education so that she could have a job as a teacher in order to support Vic and their growing family whilst he was studying.

Achieving a mark that was borderline, Vic and Jane awaited the news of whether he had made the cut to get in. The list was put up at midnight at the office of the Sydney Morning Herald, for those who wanted to get a sneak peak before it was published in the paper the following day. Vic eagerly went, only to find his name was not on the list. That was it, they had tried.

It was time to pack up and go back home to the farm, as they had always planned should things not work out.

However Jane came home a few days later with news she had heard.

Someone with a lower mark than Vic had got in to his course. So Vic went to the University of NSW to find out what was going on. With the registrar busy at the time, Vic was told to go home and await aa call. As soon as he walked through the door, the phone rang. The registrar apologised, there had been a mistake with the list and Vic had been accepted.

“It was a sliding doors situation,” says Vic, “In a matter of days, we could have packed up and gone back to the farm for a very different life.”

“Medicine has been good, it has suited me perfectly,” says Vic, “I really enjoy the continual learning that is involved, and I find the one on one patient interaction quite comfortable.”

Mainly studying obstetrics and anaesthetics, Vic says he was always going to be a rural doctor. He received his basic training in Australia, with two years spent at St Vincent’s Hospital and then one year at Wagga Wagga.

“One of the great things about medicine is that it is the kind of thing you can put in your back pocket and take with you anywhere,” says Vic, “There are many opportunities, and you are able to travel many places to work. I even got to spend six months in South Africa with my family,

which was a fantastic experience.”

Vic also had the opportunity to work in England after his time in Wagga, which he did for two years. Jane and their three children, all aged under six at the time, went with him to live. It was here that Jane was inspired to become an author of children’s books.

Prior to teaching, Jane had been a copywriter. Spotting an advertisement for a weekly writing workshop, her interest was sparked and she went along. All of the other participants were already published writers and illustrators, and Jane says she learnt a great deal from them.

Her first novel, ‘Normie’, is about a galah and was published in 1989. Jane now has 16 books, including titles such as ‘After Alice’, ‘Thambaroo’ and ‘Ribbons for Her Hair’. She now travels around to remote schools conducting writing workshops for children of all ages.

It was in 1987 that Vic and Jane moved to Cooma with their three children.

“We looked around at about 10 country practices, and Cooma was an easy choice,” says Vic, “I remember Dr Gilbert Wallace took care of us. He took us out for lunch and showed us around. The location was one of the biggest selling points. We thought being close to the ski fields, the coast and Canberra would be good for the kids, and it was only four hours from home, Corowa.”

“The other reason we chose Cooma was because of the sustainable hospital and health practices. The geographical location of Cooma means that there will always be a need for a procedural GP hospital here. With the ski fields so close by, and Brown Mountain separating us from the coast, there will always be a need for an emergency service at Cooma.”

Vic says his experience working in Cooma has been a positive one with great camaraderie between the practices, a good emergency department, a vast spectrum of

GP experience and busy theatres.

“I have always said that a hospital’s theatre is like an engine room, as long as you have a busy theatre, the hospital will be busy, and that will attract staff,” he says, “The other great thing about Cooma from a health perspective is the amazing community support for health services, for example, the fundraising for the outreach Oncology Unit at the hospital, and the Monaro Early Intervention Service. And it is

because of this, in my opinion, that Cooma has as good as any medical practice in the whole of NSW.” However Vic says that one of the biggest problems doctors and health care workers face is burnout. The Cooma Hospital is a GP hospital, which means that the local surgery doctors attend the patients in hospital. “This is great as it means the patient can be dealing with a particular GP for consultations in the local practices, and if they do happen to need to go to hospital, they can see that same doctor up there too.”

Although Vic says working in hospital casualty is a fantastic experience for doctors, allowing them the opportunity to use their skills, deal with many varied cases and work as a team, it can also lead to burnout.

“Casualty is a very high pressure environment. There are so many patients and all with such different conditions and symptoms. You are often wondering when you are going to make a mistake,” says Vic, “I think for Cooma, the management of staff will be one thing that needs to be focused on in the next five to 10 years.

Not only do well-run practices attract good doctors, they help to avoid staff burning out and then leaving due to the immense pressure of the job.”

It was in 2008 that Vic was feeling that pressure and was approaching a burnout, and so decided to take up a job in Broken Hill. Working in Aboriginal health, particularly looking at chronic diseases, Vic began working with an organisation called Maari Ma Health.

“I had never been involved in Aboriginal health work before, so I was out of my comfort zone,” says Vic, “But I was told that as long as I didn’t get caught up on patients not doing exactly as I had instructed them to, I would be fine.”

After two years Vic returned to work part time in Cooma, while still continuing his work out of Broken Hill. On his return to Cooma, he was approached by Dr Robert Wiles to become a lecturer for the Australian National University.

“This was also something completely different for me,” says Vic, “And at first I found that after about five minutes of talking, I had run out of things to tell them.

But I soon realised that I actually had more than that.”

“It was a good experience because it made me bone up on my stuff to make sure I was teaching them the correct and up to date information. I decided it was best to teach them things that I felt are important to know as a doctor, and not just the information necessary to help them pass an exam. They seemed to like that.”

With their children all grown up, Vic and Jane are currently preparing to move to Albury.

“I’m not really retiring, more revising,” says Vic, “I don’t think I could ever retire. The thing with medicine is that as long as you keep educating yourself, you can just keep going.”

Vic will continue to work part-time at Broken Hill, and Jane will still carry out her writing workshops in rural schools.

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The Big Lift helps restore Installing Bombala’s big dish Snowy Mountains A busload of students from the University of Technology Sydney, are setting themselves around NSW to shake up what you think about Gen Y. Founded on the philosophy of ‘Paying it Forward’, The Big Lift is a student run, volunteer organisation that takes students on a week long bus trip through regional NSW towns to complete volunteer projects.

These projects have included painting, gardening, cleaning and simple construction/ deconstruction tasks.

“The Big Lift gives students a unique experience to discover how easy, rewarding and fun it is to help out the community. The trip helps to show that if people come together for a cause, real change can be achieved,” says communications graduate and President of The Big Lift, Jen Ng. The Big Lift bus will visit Dalgety from Saturday January 30, departing Monday February 1 to help the

South East Local Land Services with projects that aim to restore, manage and enhance biodiversity in the Snowy River and Monaro.

Ms Ng says that this is a “great opportunity for The Big Lift to learn more about the how the Snowy Mountain Scheme has affected the area and to also make a practical contribution to its restoration.”

“I’ve seen so many students do great things for their community after being inspired by the volunteering projects they participated in on past trips. In a generation that has every potential to become positively connected with the world, The Big Lift plays an essential role in building that sense of community,” says Ng. The Big Lift has run annually since 2010. Students will depart Sydney on Saturday January 30 with their trip spanning over eight days.

The Big Lift is sponsored by the University of Technology Sydney, Activate UTS, Pegasus Coaches, ResMed, and ING Direct.

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It was hard not to notice work taking place on the new NBN tower in Bombala last week.

The tower can easily be seen from many vantage points across the township, and last Tuesday, January 12 a crane could clearly be viewed alongside it.

The activity that the community noticed was the installation of the transmission dish on the tower, which is expected to “go live” sometime in March, servicing around 190 premises.

Pictured: The transmission dish was installed on Bombala’s new NBN tower last week, and it is expected to “go live” in March.

Ando Art and Craft Pottery Group restarts

Monday, February uaryy 8 at 9:30 am At Ando Hall, Monaro Highway Clay is available Any craft can be created Enquiries to Rhonda on 6458 6620

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The third round of the Boco Rock Community Grant program will open on 16 February and close on 31 March. Community groups are encouraged to submit an application. If you would like to discuss your proposed project prior to submitting your application and/or if you would like assistance with completing your application please give our Economic Development Manager Karen Cash a call on 64583555.

Those community groups that were successful in the first round of funding are gently reminded that your acquittals are now due.

Council will be undertaking work on Bungarby Road, Boco Road, Lower Bendoc Road, Snowy River Way and Delegate Road. In addition work will be undertaken on Burton Street water main.

· February 11

Galleries at Delegate Both Galleries have new exhibitions and are open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 10am3pm and every Saturday fro 10am-2pm.

International Women’s Day Council will be holding IWD celebrations on Tuesday 8 March 2016 at the Delegate School of Arts from 10.30am. The day will start with morning tea and the first guest speaker followed by lunch IWD Awards and the key note speaker. There will be a number of stalls and displays set up in the hall. Bookings for the event are essential and can be made on 64584622.

Nomination forms for the IWD Awards will be on the Council website from 8 February.

More details next issue.

Public Inquiry into the Merger proposal · February 13 Cathcart Variety Show · February 27 Bombala Country Music Talent Quest · March 5 Delegate Show · March 8 International Women's Day · March12 Delegate Campdraft · March19 Bombala Show March 25-27 Bombala Campdraft

Canberra Airport Singapore Airlines will commence services 4 days a week between Canberra –Singapore and Canberra-Wellington (NZ) from September this year.

COUNCIL RECEPTION DETAILS Ph: 6458 3555 71 Caveat St Fax: 6458 3777

Mayor: BOB STEWART Council@bombala.nsw.gov.au Deputy Mayor: STEVE GOODYER www.bombala.nsw.gov.au GENERAL MANAGER: NGAIRE MCCRINDLE

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Wednesday January 27, 2016

the

postman calls

Congratulations to all our local citizens of the year and also to our two locals, who have been nationally recognised.

Our communities rely heavily on the contribution individuals make to the whole.

It’s good to see them being recognised.

Congratulations also to the towns and villages across our region who celebrate our national day.

Delegate was the centre of the universe over the weekend, with Australia Day celebrations overlapping with the final tribute to the centenary of the Men from Snowy River March.

While all that was happening, the resurrection of the local billy cart derby was underway in Cooma.

What a terrific day it was – kids of all ages having lots of fun and the occasional stack.

With 400 observers all wishing THEY had a billy cart so they could have a go, next year’s event seems assured of success.

What potential this event has!

But it was a tad disappointing to see only one councillor present at the derby. With council supporting the event, The Postman thought a few more councillors might have wanted to take a peek?

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Progress association not happy Editor, The Executive of Cooma and Monaro Progress Association (CMPA) resolved at its last meeting that they were both very disappointed and very concerned about the proposed merger of the three Shires on the Monaro.

We understand that under the NSW Government Act, communities within the Shires being pressured to merge have to be consulted. To do this the Office of Local Government (OLG) is in charge, not the Shires, and they are doing it by public meetings.

However, these public meetings seem to be rather unique in that the local ratepayer or resident need to register beforehand to attend, and further to speak he or she must further register on a separate list. Guess what the CMPA thinks will happen, no one will register, and so the OLG can say “no one is interested, and therefore they must agree with the proposed merger.”

The OAG advertisement in the local paper on the 26 January is very biased, and probably misleading. It says “NSW has 153 local councils..... twice as many as Victoria or Queensland” “ It does not say that the population in these two States is going on to be half of that of NSW.” Mr. Mitchell said.

In Queensland where we understand that the number of local councils is now 53, -- 15 of them ( nearly 30%) have applied to the Queensland Government to revert to their previously boundaries and three (20%) of these 15 have already been permitted to do so. We understand the cost to de-merge is the same as to merge which here on the Monaro is quoted at $5m and further it is

suggested may be more.

In Victoria, we understand, some services are now not carried out by Shires, and we need as residents to take this into consideration.

What services will be curtailed as in Victoria? The Liberal Government who initiated the merger just before an election were returned, but the mergers are widely regarded as the prime reason why this Government was soundly defeated at the subsequent election.

Why hasn’t the OAG provided this information? Most reasonable people would regard not providing such information as being biased.

The OAG advertisement says “Stronger councils, stronger communities” but offers no evidence for this statement. CMPA believes that this statement is based on a very poor and probably wrong premise that is “Big is Better.” Bombala Shire Council is much smaller than Cooma-Monaro but the CMPA does not see present Bombala communities being any worse off than Cooma communities.

What is being proposed by the NSW Government is Regional Government, not Local Government. Again it is providing no evidence to date of why big is better. CMPA sees no evidence being provided to show that local communities will be better off, or will be stronger. The Regional Mayor will not have the job of a local Mayor.

We ask where is the community leadership now provided in the current councils on the Monaro to come from in the one regional Shire?

Dugald Mitchell Chairman (CMPA)

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COOMA-MONARO SHIRE COUNCIL WEEKLY NEWS AND COMMUNITY INFORMATION

27th January, 2016

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COUNCIL communiqué COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 8 2016, COUNCIL CHAMBERS @ 5.30PM Council will be holding its ordinary council meeting Monday 8 February 2016, commencing at 5.30pm with Public Forum at 6.00pm where residents are welcome to address Council on any matter. Please ensure you arrive

at 5.45pm if you wish to address council.

Business Papers are available to the public on Council’s website www.cooma.nsw.gov.au the Thursday of the week preceding the meeting.

POSITION VACANT SENIOR DESIGN ENGINEER Council has a position available in the Engineering Services Division for a Senior Design Engineer based at the Cooma Office.

File Ref: PV36 Salary & Hours: $1522.40 – $1560.40 / week – 35 hour week Applications Close: 4.00pm, Monday 8 February 2016

CONTACT CENTRE PROGRAM ASSISTANT Council has a position available in the Environmental Services Division for a Contact Centre Program Assistant based at the Werri-Nina Centre.

File Ref: PV37 Salary & Hours: $356.80 - $365.72 / week – 16 hour week Applications Close: 4.00pm, Monday 8 February 2016

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT OFFICER (MATERNITY LEAVE 12 MONTHS) Council has a position available in the Environmental Services Division for a Youth Development Officer based at the Hub Youth Centre.

File Ref: PV38 Salary & Hours: $846.60 - $910.03 / week – 30 hour week Applications Close: 4.00pm, Monday 8 February 2016

REGISTERED NURSE (PERMANENT PART TIME NIGHT SHIFT) Council has a position available in the Corporate Services Division for Registered Nurse at Yallambee Lodge.

File Ref: Salary & Hours: Applications Close:

PV34 $26.88 - $37.47 / hour (plus relevant shift allowances) – 63 hour fortnight 9.00am, Monday 1 February 2016

Further information for the above positions can be obtained by calling Human Resources on (02) 6455 1707. For a position description and application form go to Council’s website: www.cooma.nsw.gov.au or collect from Council Front Reception.

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COUNCIL MERGER – PUBLIC INQUIRY Cooma-Monaro Shire Council would like to notify our residents that examination into the merger proposal has now commenced and submissions are invited from members of the public to express their opinions on the proposal. The closing date for written submissions is 5.00pm EST, Sunday 28 February 2016. Submissions can be made online at www.councilboundaryreview. nsw.gov.au or by mail to GPO BOX 5341 SYDNEY NSW 2001.

A public inquiry in relation to the proposal will be held at the following times and venues: Bombala RSL Club: Thursday 11 February 2016, 9.00am – 11.00am

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Cooma Ex-Services Club: Thursday 11 February 2016, 3.00pm – 6.00pm Rydges Horizons Snowy Mountains: Friday 12 February 2016, 9.00am – 11.00am Members of the public who would like to attend are required to register at www.councilboundaryreview. nsw.gov.au or by contacting 1300 813 020. Members of the public who would like to speak at the public inquiry are requested to indicate that they wish to do so when they register to attend. Please note registrations to attend and speak at the public inquiry close at 12 noon on Friday 5 February 2016.

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Consent Authority Cooma-Monaro Shire Council (Determination of the development application will be made by the Southern Region Joint Regional Planning Panel, unless it decides not to exercise this function).

Council is in receipt of an amended EIS made by way of objection, the grounds for an Extractive Industry Application of objection must be specified in the for the above proposal. The proposal submission. Any submission should will extract up to 20,000 tonnes per include: year over 20 years and will disturb 20ha a) The name and address/phone of land. The proposal is designated number of the objector (if this information development under the Environmental is not provided, Council will not be able Planning and Assessment Act, 1979 and to contact you further regarding your an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) submission); has been prepared. b) The reasons for any objection; Any interested persons may inspect the c) A Political Donations & Gifts full Application, including the amended Declaration or Disclosure Statement EIS during the exhibition period from 18 (available on Council’s website or in hard December 2015 to 1 February 2016 at: copy at Council Offices) - Council’s Environmental Services Submissions can be sent to PO Box 714 Division at 81 Commissioner Street, Cooma NSW 2630 or council@cooma.

Cooma (8.30am to 4.45pm weekdays), nsw.gov.au - The Department of Planning’s regional Please note that under the Government offices at Wollongong (Level 2, 84 Crown Information (Public Access) Act, 2009, Street, Wollongong) Council cannot guarantee confidentiality - Queanbeyan (Suite U107, 1st Floor in relation to any submission, except in Riverside Plaza, 131-139 Monaro Street, certain circumstances.

Queanbeyan) Any person who makes a submission by - Council’s website at www.cooma.nsw way of objection and is dissatisfied with gov.au. the determination of the application may - Monaro Regional Library – Vale Street appeal to the Land and Environment Court Cooma within 28 days of the date the application A copy of the EIS can be purchased from is determined. However, if the Planning Council for $25.00.

Assessment Commission reviews the Any person may make a written proposal, the Minister’s decision is final submission during the exhibition period and cannot be appealed. regarding the application. Any written Should you have any queries regarding submission should be addressed to the this Application please contact Council’s General Manager of Council and must Environmental Services Division on (02) be received before 5.00pm, Monday, 6455 1911.

February 1, 2016. If a submission is

CALLING FOR APPLICATIONS FOR COUNCIL DONATIONS Eligible parties are invited to apply for a donation up to $500 under the categories of Events, Community Initiative/Project, Rate reductions and Heritage Minor Works. The Donations Policy and application form is available at Council offices or via our web site. Applications must be completed on the Council form and be received by 5pm Friday 19

WEATHER PERMITTING THE FOLLOWING WORKS WILL CONTINUE Numeralla Road Shoulder Repairs Old Bega Road Pothole Repairs Badja Road Road Realignment Jerangle Road Culvert extensions and Gravel Resheeting (R2R) The Peak Road Gravel Maintenance

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Council is in the process of preparing a 20 year strategy to guide future development in the main settlement areas of the Shire. A Discussion Paper has been prepared which highlights various issues related to the development of the Shire as a whole and these areas.

The Discussion Paper is an opportunity for the community to put forward ideas about where it would like to be in 20 years time.

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is on exhibition from Thursday, 17 December 2015 to Friday, 26 February 2016. Copies of the Discussion Paper can be obtained from Council’s Office and Council’s website at www.cooma. nsw.gov.au. A copy is on display at Council’s Office, the Library and the Visitors Centre.

Please address submissions to the General Manager, Cooma Monaro Shire Council, PO Box 714, COOMA NSW 2630 or email council@cooma.nsw.gov. au.

BRIDGE GIRDERS FOR BEMBOKA BRIDGE I DBW Haulage contractors from Kooringal will be hauling twelve 45 metre long bridge girders through Cooma-Monaro Shire to the new bridge under construction on the Monaro Highway near Bemboka in neighbouring Bega Valley Shire. The girders will be traveling along the Monaro Highway from Canberra via Polo Flat, Nimmitabel and Bombala on their way to Bemboka.

Transporting the beams is programmed over an 8 week period commencing late January through to mid-March. The transport schedule through CoomaMonaro Shire will include movements at various times on the following days:

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February 2016. A decision will be made at the March Council meeting with funds available shortly thereafter. This will be the second of two rounds available this financial year. There will be another round open in September.

Please direct any queries to Kylie Douch on 6455 1777 or council@cooma.nsw. gov.au

COOMA-MONARO SETTLEMENTS STRATEGY 2016-2036

C o m m i s s i o n e r / Va l e Street Intersection Upgrade Tuross Road Maintenance Grading Tinderry Road Maintenance Grading Tinderry Road Gravel Resheeting (R2R) Countegany Road Shoulder Repairs Engineers from ‘Coffey’ undertake the latest techniques in specialist geotechnical testing and analysis on the permanent coffer dam at Nimmitabel’s Lake Wallace Dam site, to certify design parameters are being met or exceeded thus ensuring the highest levels of safety for the Dam structure.

DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRY (UPPER BUNYAN GRAVEL PIT)

1. Friday 29/01/2016 2. Tuesday 2/2/2016 3. Friday 5/2/2016 4. Tuesday 9/2/2016 5. Tuesday 16/2/2016 6. Friday 19/2/2016 7. Tuesday 23/2/2016 8. Friday 26/2/2016 9. Friday 4/3/2016 10. Tuesday 8/3/2016 11. Friday 11/2/2016 12. Tuesday 15/3/2016 These over-length vehicles will operate under police escort and all road users are asked to exercise caution when travelling these routes on the proposed transport days.

COUNCIL CONTACT DETAILS

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

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Wednesday January 27, 2016

TSM funding

“Comics on the Run” a hit in Bombala

Regional NSW is set to receive a tourism boost as Tourism Snowy Mountains will benefit from $175,000 after successfully applying for NSW Government funding from the Regional Visitor Economy Fund (RVEF).

Member for Monaro John Barilaro said the funds will help deliver phase three of the Tourism Snowy Mountains spring, summer and autumn marketing campaign aimed at increasing overnight visitation outside of the traditional snow season period.

“The NSW Government is committed to boosting visitors to this spectacular region outside of the ski season,” Mr Barilaro said.

“This new campaign activity will include the development of new content, paid digital advertising and a stayz campaign to target Regional NSW, Victoria and ACT markets to encourage more domestic visitors.

“During the warmer months, the Snowy Mountains is an

There was more than the crazy weather making the folk of Bombala laugh last week, with the ‘Comics on the Run’ show hitting the Bombala RSL Club on Friday night.

A good crowd of 60 piled in to enjoy the stand-up comedy on offer, with Scottish MC Barry McLeod once again bringing a talented crew along to crack Bombala up as part of an annual south coast tour.

Of course Barry himself took the stage and grabbed some laughs, while

adventure playground and we look forward to showcasing our spectacular region and the diverse range of activities on offer for all tastes and interests.”

The RVEF is administered by the State’s tourism and major events agency Destination NSW, and seeks to strengthen local economies across Regional NSW. The program is designed to contribute to the NSW Government Visitor Economy goal of doubling overnight visitor expenditure to NSW by 2020.

The funding is part of a record $21.6 million commitment to the RVEF program over three years, an increase of over $6 million on previous regional tourism funding programs.

Minister for Trade, Tourism and Major Events Stuart Ayres said the winning campaign demonstrates that the region continues to work tirelessly to attract more visitors to the Snowy Mountains,” Mr Ayres said.

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Gary has film accolades including ‘Happy Feet 2’ and ‘Boytown’ under his belt, as well as being a Tropfest winner, and he certainly had the Bombala audience in stitches.

The Bombala RSL Club was thrilled with the success of the Comics on the Run show in 2016, with the event getting more and more popular each year as locals grab the rare opportunity to enjoy a high calibre stand-up comedy show in the country.

Scottish MC, Barry McLeod once again brought the south coast tour to Bombala, taking the stage himself to crack up the audience.

One of the country’s best comedians, Gary Eck headlined at the Comics on the Run show in Bombala on Friday night.

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New display for Thredbo Historical Ski Museum

Thredbo Historical Society is delighted that it has been awarded $1,630 by the NSW Government to facilitate the purchase of a display cabinet for the Ski Museum” said the honorary Museum Administrator Chrissi Webb.

She added “At last the controversial “stepping out” uniform designed by Ms Prue Acton OBE for the 1976 Australian Ski Federation A & B Teams visiting Europe, can be safely housed behind glass for public viewing.

This significant garment worn by B team member Garry Holt and part of the Society’s collection, is now included on the on-line Australian Dress Register of the Powerhouse Museum.”

Annpuncing the funding, Member Monaro Jiohn Barilaro said “The NSW Government is proud to support the local community museums which play a vibrant role in showcasing local history and culture,” Mr Barilaro said.

“The Thredbo Historical Society’s collection, on display at the Thredbo Museum, celebrates the rich, diverse and dynamic heritage of snow sports in the Snowy Mountains.

“This money will help improve the quality of our collections and exhibitions and lead to more rewarding experiences for visitors.

“Community museums play a vital role as custodians of our history

and heritage, so it’s fitting the NSW Government supports projects that help to preserve local collections for the rest of the community to enjoy.”

1976 ASF A & B Teams stepping out uniform designed by Prue Acton OBE Photo: Roger Andrew

NEWS

Wednesday January 27, 2016

Free mental health First Aid training for workers in Cooma According to the statistics, it’s likely that several people you work with, or interact with while at work, are experiencing mental health problems.

In fact, approximately one in five Australians experience mental illness each year.

Southern NSW Partners in Recovery is aiming to educate local workers in Cooma to support the mental health of their community by providing free Mental Health First Aid training.

Linda Campbell, Southern NSW Partners in Recovery Team Leader, says that the Mental Health First Aid course teaches first aid skills for members of the public to give initial help to those experiencing mental health problems.

“Mental Health First Aid teaches members of the public how to assist someone who is developing a mental health problem, or who may be experiencing a mental health emergency,” Ms Campbell said.

“Participants will learn about common mental illnesses such as depression and anxiety, and the different types of mental health crisis situations that could occur on any given day, such as panic attacks.”

Local workers in Cooma are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to be better equipped to support the mental health needs of those they work with.

“This course is specifically

targeted at workers outside of the mental health sector who interact with many people during the course of their day, for example those working in retail, banking or hospitality to name a few,” Ms Campbell said.

The free Mental Health First Aid training will be held at Cooma Ex-Services Club on Monday 15 February and Tuesday 16 February 2016.

Anyone seeking more information can contact Grand Pacific Health on 02 4475 0800 or email southernevents@gph.org.au.

Registrations can be made online at Eventbrite – Mental Health First Aid Training Cooma (http://www. eventbrite.com.au/e/mental-healthfirst-aid-training-cooma-tickets19792925172?aff=ebrowse).

Training is limited to 20 places so register early for this free training opportunity.

Southern NSW Partners in Recovery provides support to individuals experiencing enduring mental illness to access services and supports to assist in their recovery.

Grand Pacific Health, the lead agency for the Partners in Recovery program, is a not-for- profit primary health service provider, delivering a range of services, including mental health services, which aim to address the needs of local communities in South Eastern NSW.

Apply now for National Stronger Regions Fund Member for Eden-Monaro Dr Peter Hendy calls for applications from local governments and notfor-profits to Round Three of the National Stronger Regions Fund.

Applications are now open under Round Three of the $1 billion National Stronger Regions Fund for funding priority infrastructure projects in disadvantaged regional communities.

Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Warren Truss said Round Three is open to submissions from local governments and not-for-profits until 15 March 2016.

“As in previous rounds, I encourage applicants to put forward projects that demonstrate strong economic outcomes and address identified disadvantage, to give themselves the best opportunity for success,” Mr Truss said.

Dr Hendy said applications must be for projects between $20,000 with a limit of commonwealth funding of $10 million.

“Grant funding must be matched in cash on at least a dollar-fordollar basis, with the exception

of applicants in remote and very remote locations who will need to contribute at least $1 for every $3 of funding sought,” said Assistant Minister to the Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack.

“We have introduced less stringent requirements for partner funding in remote and very remote communities in Round Three to make the National Stronger Regions Fund more accessible to these applicants.

“Regional Australia has a vital role to play driving economic development, lifting productivity and fostering innovation and through the support of this programme we are encouraging growth and investment at the local community level.”

Across the first two rounds, the Australian Government approved $505 million to fund 162 projects across the nation.

Further information on the programme, including information sessions about the application process held around Australia for potential applicants, is available at: www.infrastructure.gov.au/nsrf.

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A small grassfire was ignited by a slasher working adjacent to the Monaro Highway near Gunnago Park in Bombala on Thursday, January 14.

The local NSW Fire and Rescue Brigade arrived on the scene quickly to bring the fire under control, and was assisted by the Bombala Council’s water tanker and backhoe. The small fire was extinguished quickly with less than half a hectare burnt on the embankment heading up to the highway, but the incident is a timely reminder of the risks of slashing during hot, dry conditions.

A small grassfire near Gunnago Park in Bombala is a timely reminder of the risks of slashing in hot, dry conditions.

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Wednesday January 27, 2016

NSW Strong Wool Shearing Championships The NSW Strong Wool Shearing Championships were held at Delegate last weekend.

The results are: Reg Baird Trophy for Local Learner Logan Brownlie Local Quality Shear - Mick Brownlie Peter Kimber Memorial Clean Shear - Mick Brownlie Learner 1st, Logan Brownlie, 30 2nd, Joe Green, 57 3rd, Sammie-Jo Thompson, 64 4th, Jacob Curphey, 74 5th, Chelseah Kimber, 81 Intermediate 1st, Clinton Stuart, 53.04 2nd, Brett Thompson 3rd, Beau Kimber, 61.72

4th, Ted Green, 65.66 5th, Daniel Platts, 69.99 6th, Lynette Frick, 74.78 Senior 1st, Warren McCole, 44.49 2nd, Blake Thompson, 54.60 3rd, Ben Black, 58.66 4th, John Moreing, 59.45 5th, Clinton Stuart, 59.84 6th, Ben Brotherton, 69.70 Open 1st, Luke Kimber, 42.33 2nd, Mick Brownlie, 44.81 3rd, Pat O’Ryan, 45.64 4th, Warren McCole, 51.26 5th, Gary Brownlie, 51.51 6th, Ben Brotherton, 54.99 7th, Ben Hayes, 55.69 8th, Ben Black, 56.26

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Mick Brownlie of Bombala won the Peter Kimber Memorial Clean Shear and the Local Quality Shear, while his son, Logan Brownlie, won the Reg Baird Trophy for Local Learner.

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Sale 4. Cascade Yards A/c JM Power & KA Talbot 140 1st X Ewes, 6 yrs, July Shn 170 M/W Wnrs A/S Drop, msld, unshn Corella Bld, GUDAIR Vacc 140 M/E 5yr, msld, July Shn, Corella Bld

10:45am

Sale 5. Redcliff Yards 11:05am A/c EH & AM Kater 400 M/W Lambs, A/S drop, msld, unshn, Scabby Vacc, GUDAIR Vacc 120 M/E 1½yr, msld, Jan Shn, Scabby Vacc, GUDAIR Vacc 200 M/E 3½, msld, Jan Shn, Scabby Vacc CLASSED BY JIM SYMONS, HAZELDEAN BLD FOR 90 YRS

Last Thursday’s cattle sale in Cooma.

Last Thursday’s Cooma cattle sale saw 180 scale cattle in a mixed yarding with not many cows penned.

An extra feeder buyer attended and purchased but not many locals were active this month.

Rates were back on the pre-Christmas sale with export buyers not keen for many cattle.

Store cattle Some good quality cows and calves sold well with Angus cows with younger calves to $1570 and older Hereford cows and good calves to $1550.

Angus steer weaners to $990 and heifer weaners to $760 Bulls A/c – AE Kohut, MLP, 1, $2.50, 1190kg, $2975

Heifers A/c – Cassilles/Southgate, BC, 4 , $2.60, 290, $754.00 A/c – M Rose, BC, 2, $2.44, 353, $860.10 Stores Agent No. Description Price A/c – Woodend Past, ELD, 10x10 Ang Cows & Calves, $1570.00 A/c - Romney Park, MLP, 10x10 Hfd Cows & Calves, $1550.00, Jul/Aug Calves, re-joined A/c – RA & KI Reed, MLP,11x11Hfd Cows 3-5yrs, $1500, with Aug/Sept BB calves, re-joined A/c – Woodend Past, ELD, 6x6 Ang Hfrs & Calves, $1350 A/c – Bibbenluke Common, ELD, 5 Ang Str Wnrs, $990 A/c – P Davis, BC, 9, P/Hfd Str 1½ yrs $990 A/c – MB Trading, ELD, 6, P/Hfd Str Wnrs, $955 A/c – Matt Neville, ELD, 4, Ang Str Wnrs, $950 A/c – EL, FW, JF, WJ Fletcher, MLP, 5, LimoX Str Wnrs, $890 A/c – C Hain, MLP, 11, Hfd Str Wnrs, $820 A/c – Cassilles/Southgate, BC, 6, P/Hfd Str Wnrs, $810 A/c – Frying Pan P/Co, BC, 6, Ang Str Wnrs, $750 A/c – Frying Pan P/Co, BC, 13, Ang Hfr Wnrs, $760

Cows A/c – D Mayne, MLP, 5, $2.00, 534, $1068 A/c – Cassilles/Southgate, BC, 1, $2.00, 525, $1050 A/c – BR & M Beaton, ELD, 3, $1.80, 558, $1005 Steers A/c – RR & JL Sands, MLP, 5, $3.00, 315, $947.50 A/c – Cassilles/Southgate, BC, 3, $2.93, 338, $993.35 A/c – P McDonald, BC, 5, $2.99, 304, $908.96 A/c – RA & KI Reed, MLP, 6, $2.88, 329, $948.00 The next Cooma Cattle sale will be held on A/c – GJ Adams, MLP, 12, $2.70, 359, $969.75 Thursday 18 February 2016 A/c – E Pauls, BC, 1, $2.62, 395, $1034.90 A/c – M Rose, BC, 2, $2.54, 473, $1202.04

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Sale 7. Corella Yards A/c Corella Past Co 400 M/W Wnrs, A/S drop, unshn, GUDAIR Vacc, 100 M/E 1½yr, msld, July shn 150 M/E 6½yr, msld, July shn 120 M/E 7½yrs, msld July shn ALL DBL VACC, BRUCELLOSIS ACC, CORELLA BLD

11:55am

Sale 8. Kuringai Yards A/c Ibisberg Pty Ltd 600 M/W, 1½yrs, msld, Nov shn, Inglewood bld

12:10pm

Sale 9. Cashmore Yards A/c RJ Stewart 280 1st X Ewe Lambs, A/S drop, Jan shn

12:25pm

Sale 10. Gunningrah Yards A/c Gunningrah Pty Ltd 300 1st X Ewe Lambs, msld, GUDAIR Vacc 200 1st X Wth Lambs 250 1½yr M/E, msld, Gunningrah Bld 400 6yr M/E, msld, Gunningrah Bld

12:35pm

Sale 11. Khalassa Yards 12:50pm A/c MA & MA Platts 330 M/W Lambs, A/S drop, msld, unshn GUDAIR Vacc, Inglewood bld 270 M/E, 5yr, msld, June shn, Inglewood bld Sale 12. Kooracca Yards A/c DJ & DA Barker 150 1st X Ewe Lambs, Sept drop, msld, Jan shn 150 1st X Wth Lambs ,Sept drop, Jan shn 400 M/W Wnrs, Sept drop, msld, unshn

1:15pm

LUNCH 1:30 ANDO HALL Sale 13. Oasis Yards A/c Murdoch Bibbenluke 400 1st X Ewes, msld, Sept drop, unshn, GUDAIR Vacc

2:20pm

Sale 14. Old Kelvin Yards A/c DL Oliver 70 1st X Ewe lambs, msld, GUDAIR Vacc, Aug Drop, shn, 50 M/E 3½ - 5½yr, msld, June shn, Yarrawonga Bld

2:30pm

Sale 15. Fairview Yards A/c DP & LM Platts 150 1st X Ewe Lambs, A/S drop, unshn, GUDAIR Vacc

2:45pm

Sale 16. Eastwood Yards A/c TR PJ & RT Peadon 300 1st X Ewe Lambs, A/S drop, msld, unshn, GUDAIR Vacc 27 1st X Ewes, 1½yr 600 M/W, 1½yr, msld, Sept shn 100 M/E, 1½yr msld Sept Shn 250 M/E 5½yr msld, Nov shn

3pm

Sale 17. Kimo Yards A/c PJ & FL Crawford 30 M/E Wnrs, msld, Aug drop, unshn, Adina bld 100 M/W Wnrs, msld, Aug drop, unshn, Adina bld 75 M/E, 5½yrs, msld, June shn, Adina bld

3:30pm

Sale 18. Merrigang Yards A/c Merrigang Past Co 85 M/E 1½yr, Aug Shn, msld, Merryville Bld 660 M/W 1½yr, Aug Shn, msld, Merryville Bld

3:45pm

Sale 19. Letompe Yards A/c Letompe Pship 350 1st X Ewe Lambs, msld, unshn, GUDAIR Vacc

4pm

Sale 20. Dungaree Yards A/c Dungaree Past Co 310 1st X Ewe Lambs, Sept drop, msld, unshn, GUDAIR Vacc 560 M/E 4yr, msld, Aug shn, NSM,SM, Roseville Park/Tara Park bld 160 M/E 5yr, Aug shn, NSM,SM, Roseville Park/Tara Park bld

4:20pm

VENDORS & BUYERS: Times are approximate only

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GRASSROOTS

Wednesday January 27, 2016

Pick some veal for your next meal - new carcase competition Positioning veal as a red meat category with the same consumer recognition as beef and lamb with the Meat Standards Australia (MSA) stamp of approval is the big-picture thinking behind an innovative new carcase competition.

Producer-owned and MSA licensed processor, the Northern Co-operative Meat Company (NCMC) has launched its inaugural veal carcase competition, open to all veal producers throughout Australia.

It’s not only designed to help producers improve their product through carcase assessment and feedback, but is hoped to be another step in adapting the MSA grading system to underpin veal brands.

Currently, veal animals can’t be graded under the MSA system, but NCMC is hoping to set the wheels of change in motion.

Based at Casino in the Northern Rivers area of NSW, NCMC is the largest veal processor in Australia, and the only one with a dedicated veal processing floor.

It processes an average of 170,000 veal

animals a year.

Opportunities for producers NCMC Foods General Manager Mark Manning said introducing MSA grading to veal would provide a valuable new marketing tool and expand opportunities for producers. “At the moment, all that veal is graded on is a weight range of 70kg to 150kg; zero dentition; and veal-specific meat colour,� Mr Manning said. “We think there’s huge scope to add value and harness the marketing power of MSA and its ability to consistently meet consumer expectations. “We want to bring veal to the forefront for producers and consumers and see it become a more recognisable stand-alone category. “Through the carcase competition, we want to educate producers about how to maximise returns from the veal they produce by giving them feedback on their marketing traits and suitability for our programs, including how to meet our boning specifications and our retail and food service customers’ expectations.�

Feedback on the overall health of animals and their hides will also be provided in the competition.

Mr Manning said educating consumers about veal was also vital. He said the average age of veal animals was approximately six months – much older than some consumer perceptions that veal was sourced from very young calves.

Mr Manning said both domestic and international markets were starting to enquire about MSA-graded veal. “If you look at the big retailers, the majority of meat is MSA graded, and restaurants advertise MSA product on their menus,� he said. “The market is out there and looking for it – we just have to deliver it, and it’s certainly in our best interests to be pushing this category.�

MSA Operations Manager Terry Farrell said MSA is assisting NCMC with their carcase competition by providing one of its MSA independent assessors to grade all entries. “We will grade all the carcases under

the existing MSA system, and we plan to do consumer sensory testing using MSA protocols so eating quality can be rated. This is standard practice for any new MSA model developments to ensure MSA continues to meet consumer expectations for eating quality.�

Mr Farrell said given NCMC’s volume of veal production, MSA had been discussing with them the opportunities and value of introducing MSA grading for veal to industry.

All entrants in the veal carcase competition will be asked to become MSA registered – which is free and can be completed online at www.producer.msagrading.com.au/ – to ensure animals have followed the MSA pathway.

It is a group-based competition, comprising 8 to 10 veal animals per pen. NCMC has set March 16, April 13 and 27 and May 11 as the kill dates for the competition.

Besides providing feedback, the competition also has a prize pool in excess of $5000.

‘Excellent’ lambs sell to $147 Cooma Associated Agents yarded 11,000 lambs at the January 19 sheep and lamb sale.

Some excellent new season lambs were yarded that sold to solid competition from the processors, topping at $ 147. These tops were of ideal trade weight with freshness and shape.

Store lambs also sold well with some big drafts of young, shorn store lambs offered selling to orders from Albury, Tamworth, Cowra, the South Coast and Delegate.

Woolly 2nd X Store Lambs sold to $103, shorn lambs to $ 106 with strong competition for the shorn lambs.

Yarded 3,400 sheep The mutton market is under pressure with large numbers and short kill weeks affecting the market.

Wethers sold to $85 but sheep with a lesser skin value and lighter conditioned types felt the effects of the market.

SUCKERS Vendor S & K Gardiner I & T Stewart Tom Burke & Son M & N O’Neill S Shortt D & D Trotter

Agent LMK BC LMK BC BC BC

No. 70 48 105 77 34 47

Price 139 135 126 104 110 112

LAMBS Vendor R Walker & L Phillips BJ Manning BJ & LK Tozer RR & JL Sands RG & MA Bottom L & A Wallace S & E Neilson T & H Brayshaw R Bond R Freebody J Pauls

Agent MLP MLP MLP MLP ELD ELD ELD ELD BC LMK BC

No. 70 71 53 33 54 53 17 24 10 44 3

Price 147 144.50 144 140 130.50 130 130 128 125 124 116

M Rose G & J Dobbie MTP Robinson

BC LMK BC

14 23 53

105 101.60 96.50

STORE CROSSBRED LAMBS Vendor Agent R Walker & L Phillips MLP SG Tozer MLP MD Constance MLP Eveleigh Partnership LMK SA O’Neill LMK

No. 299 43 26 60 59

Price 103 106 102 97 96

WETHERS Vendor Woodend Pastoral Co R Coles Fraser Bros AR Wilson Shanley Caddigat D & S Litchfield W, R & H Boate MLP LN Clarke Potter & Beechley

Agent ELD ELD MLP ELD LMK BC 106 LMK BC

No. 50 137 119 124 118 103 65 55 38

Price 89.60 86 85 77 75 73

EWES Vendor RG & MA Bottom Culgoa Past Co Sally Flat Past Co D & D Trotter D & H Whitby Culgoa Past Co N & J Umback D & S Litchfield P & M Bolton M Rose Wollondibby P/Ship

Agent ELD ELD MLP BC MLP ELD LMK BC BC BC LMK

No. 83 18 30 32 21 84 58 9 73 14 50

Price 122 100 71 70 69 67 63 62 61 59 56

STORE SHEEP Vendor LA, MC & BE Weston

Agent LMK

No. 50

Price 56

64 58

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Prime Time TV Guide January

27–February 2

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News.

10.00 Gardening Aust.

10.25 Grand Designs. 11.15 Pointless. 12.00 News. 1.00 Adam Hills Tonight. 2.00 Lie To You? 2.30 Catalyst. 3.00 One Plus One. 3.30 Aust Story. 4.00 The Cook And The Chef. 4.30 Eggheads.

5.00 News. 5.25 Grand Designs. 6.15 Pointless. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30.

8.00 QI. (PG) 8.30 Sherlock. (M) 10.00 The Agony Of‌ (M) 10.40 The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. (PG) 11.20 The Seduction Of Smoking. (M)

6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News.

10.00 Gardening Aust. Final.

10.25 Grand Designs. 11.15 Pointless. 12.00 News. 1.00 Adam Hills Tonight. Final.

2.00 QI. 2.30 Catalyst. 3.00 One Plus One. 3.30 Aust Story. 4.00 The Cook And The Chef. 4.30 Eggheads.

5.00 News. 5.25 Grand Designs. 6.15 Pointless. 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 A Taste Of Landline.

8.30 Agatha Christie’s Miss Marple. Final. (PG) 10.10 The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Final.

(PG) 10.55 Rage. (MA15+)

6.00 Rage. 10.30 Rage Retro Month. 11.15 Pointless.

12.00 Grand Designs. 12.50 Restoration Man. 1.35 Wild Kitchen With Clayton Donovan. Final. 2.05 Agatha Christie’s Miss Marple. (PG) 3.35 Dinosaur Stampede.

4.30 A Taste Of Landline.

5.00 Arthur Phillip: Governor, Sailor, Spy. 5.30 Inspector George Gently. (PG) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Our Zoo. (PG) 8.30 Foyle’s War. (M) 10.00 Movie: We’ll Take Manhattan. (2012) (M) 11.30 Rage Retro Month. (MA15+)

6.00 Rage. 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 10.00 Making Australia Great: Inside Our Longest Boom. 11.00 World This Week. 11.30 Praise.

12.00 Landline. Return. 1.00 Our Zoo. (PG) 2.00 Soccer.

W-League. Grand Final. 4.30 Kitchen Cabinet. 5.00 Time Scanners.

6.00 Antiques Roadshow.

7.00 ABC News.

7.40 Grand Designs. Final.

8.30 Vera. (M) Vera and Joe investigate a suspicious death.

10.00 Movie: An Accidental Soldier. (2013) (M) 11.35 Sound City. (M)

6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News. 10.00 Landline.

11.00 Australia Wide. 11.30 The Mix. 12.00 News. 1.00 Kangaroo Dundee. 2.00 Antiques. 2.55 The Cook And The Chef. 3.20 The Bill.

4.10 Murder, She Wrote. 5.00 News. 5.25 Grand Designs.

6.15 Pointless. 7.00 News.

7.30 7.30. 8.00 Australian Story. Return.

8.30 Four Corners. Return.

9.20 Media Watch. Return.

(PG) 9.35 Q&A. Return. 10.40 Lateline. 11.10 The Business.

11.25 Golf. USPGA Tour.

Farmers Insurance Open.

Highlights.

6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News. 10.00 Four Corners.

10.45 Media Watch. 11.15 Pointless. 12.00 News. 1.00 Kangaroo Dundee. 2.00 Parliament. Return. 3.20 The Bill. 4.10 Murder, She Wrote.

5.00 News. 5.25 Grand Designs. 6.15 Pointless. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30.

8.00 Catalyst. Return. (PG) 8.30 Countdown To Life: The Extraordinary Making Of You: The First Eight Weeks.

9.30 Countdown: Do Yourself A Favour. (PG) 10.30 Lateline. 11.00 The Business. 11.15 Q&A.

6.00 Sunrise. News, sport and weather.

9.00 Australian Open: Highlights. A review of all the action from last night and yesterday’s matches at the Australian Open.

10.30 Australian Open: Preview Show. A preview of today’s matches at the Australian Open.

11.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Day 10.

Quarter-finals. From Melbourne Park.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Tennis. Australian Open.

Night 10. Quarter-finals.

From Melbourne Park.

6.00 Sunrise. News, sport and weather.

9.00 Australian Open: Highlights. A review of all the action from last night and yesterday’s matches at the Australian Open.

10.30 Australian Open: Preview Show. A preview of the Australian Open.

11.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Day 11. Women’s singles semi-finals. From Melbourne Park.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Tennis. Australian Open.

Night 11. Men’s singles and mixed doubles semi-finals.

From Melbourne Park.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. 10.30 Dr Oz. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News.

12.00 Movie: My Girl. (1991) (PG) 2.00 The Chase. 3.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Day 12. Women’s doubles final.

5.30 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 12. Men’s singles semi-final. From Melbourne Park.

10.30 Movie: Crimson Tide. (1995) (M) Denzel Washington, Gene Hackman. An officer tries to stop a nuclear attack.

6.00 Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Dr Oz. (PG) 11.00 I Dream Of Jeannie. 11.30 Bewitched.

12.00 Who’s The Boss?

(PG) 1.00 Movie: Senna.

(2010) (PG) 3.00 World’s Strictest Parents. (PG) 4.00 Better Homes And Gardens.

5.00 News. 5.30 Border Security. (PG) 6.00 Seven News.

6.30 Tennis. Australian Open.

Night 13. Women’s final and men’s doubles final. From Melbourne Park.

10.30 Movie: The Count Of Monte Cristo. (2002) (M) James Caviezel.

6.00 Home Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 Berett’s Tour De Cure.

11.00 Cycling. Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race.

4.00 Tennis. Australian Open.

Day 14. Mixed doubles final.

From Melbourne Park.

6.00 Seven News.

6.30 Tennis. Australian Open.

Night 14. Men’s final. From Melbourne Park.

10.30 Movie: The Jackal.

(1997) (MA15+) Bruce Willis, Richard Gere. The FBI and the KGB hire a jailed Irish sniper to stop a chameleonlike terrorist.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 News. 12.00 Movie: The Pastor’s Wife. (2011) (M) 2.00 The Daily Edition. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away.

Return. (PG) Charlotte’s body is found.

7.30 My Kitchen Rules.

Return. (PG) 9.00 Movie: The Holiday.

(2006) (M) Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet. Two women switch homes for Christmas.

11.45 The Goldbergs. (PG)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 News. 12.00 Movie: Stolen From The Heart. (2000) (M) 2.00 The Daily Edition. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Seven News.

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

(PG) Hosted by Manu Feildel and Pete Evans.

9.00 Bones. Return. (M) After a retired Booth goes missing, Brennan is called back to the lab to identify some remains.

11.00 Motive. Return. (M) 12.00 Happy Endings. (M)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Mornings: Summer. 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 WIN News.

1.00 Ellen. (PG) 2.00 Extra.

2.30 Alive And Cooking. 3.00 News Now. 4.00 Afternoon News. 5.30 Millionaire Hot Seat.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 WIN News.

7.30 RBT. (PG) 8.30 Movie: A Time To Kill. (1996) (M) Samuel L. Jackson, Matthew McConaughey. A man is accused of murdering two thugs.

11.30 Extra. 12.00 WIN’s All Australian News.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Mornings: Summer. 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 WIN News.

1.00 Ellen. (PG) 2.00 Extra.

2.30 Alive And Cooking. 3.00 News Now. 4.00 Afternoon News. 5.30 Millionaire Hot Seat.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 WIN News.

7.30 Australia’s Mega Cruise Ships.

8.30 World’s Most Expensive Food. (PG) Part 2 of 2.

9.30 The Truth About Taste.

10.30 Embarrassing Bodies.

(M) 11.30 Extra. 12.00 WIN’s All Australian News.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Mornings: Summer. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 WIN’s All Australian News. 1.00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. (PG) 2.00 Extra. 2.30 Alive And Cooking. 3.00 News Now. 4.00 Afternoon News. 5.30 Millionaire Hot Seat.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 WIN News.

7.30 Cricket. Twenty20 International. Game 2.

Australia v India.

From the MCG. 11.00 Movie: The Specialist. (1994) (MA15+) Sylvester Stallone, Sharon Stone.

6.00 PAW Patrol. 6.30 Dora. 7.00 Weekend Today.

10.00 Mornings: Summer.

12.00 Australian Geographic Adventures. 12.30 Hot In Cleveland. (PG) 1.00 Explore Ireland. (PG) 2.00 Movie: The Black Stallion. (1979) (G) 4.30 The Sound Of Music: Meet The Stars. 5.00 News: First At Five. 5.30 Fishing Australia.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 Movie: Legend Of The Guardians. (2010) (PG) 9.00 Movie: Limitless.

(2011) (M) Bradley Cooper, Anna Friel.

11.05 Movie: Obsessed.

(2009) (M)

6.00 PAW Patrol. 6.30 Dora. 7.00 Weekend Today.

10.00 My Surf TV. 10.30 Cybershack. (PG) 11.00 The Wildlife Man Featuring David Ireland. 12.00 Movie: Monkey Trouble. (1994) (G) 2.00 Ironman. Kellogg’s NutriGrain Series. Round 2. 4.00 Endangered. 5.00 News: First At Five. 5.30 Customs. (PG) 6.00 Nine News.

7.00 Cricket. Twenty20 International. Game 3.

Australia v India.

From the SCG. 10.30 Movie: The Mechanic. (2011) (MA15+) Jason Statham, Ben Foster.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Mornings: Summer. 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 WIN News.

1.00 Ellen. (PG) 2.00 Extra.

2.30 Alive And Cooking. 3.00 News Now. 4.00 Afternoon News. 5.30 Millionaire Hot Seat.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 WIN News.

7.30 Australia’s Got Talent.

Return. (PG) 8.45 The Farmer Wants A Wife. Return. (PG) Hosted

by Sam McClymont.

9.55 Movie: Dirty Dancing.

(1987) (M) Patrick Swayze.

12.00 WIN’s All Australian News.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Mornings: Summer. 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 WIN News.

1.00 Ellen. (PG) 2.00 Extra.

2.30 Alive And Cooking. 3.00 News Now. 4.00 Afternoon News. 5.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. 6.00 Nine News.

7.00 WIN News.

7.30 The Big Bang Theory. Return.

8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 8.30 Movie: Grease: Live.

(2016) Julianne Hough, Aaron Tveit. A naive schoolgirl falls for a rebel.

12.00 WIN’s All Australian News.

6.00 Ent. Tonight. 6.30 The Home Team. 7.00 Ben’s Menu. 7.30 Bold. (PG) 8.00 Family Feud. 8.30 Studio 10. 11.00 Bondi Vet. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PG) 1.00 The Talk. 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 Everyday Gourmet. 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 The Home Team. 4.00 GCBC. 4.30 Bold. (PG) 5.00 News.

6.00 Family Feud. 6.30 The Project.

7.30 Modern Family. (PG) 8.30 Movie: Red 2. (2013) (M) Bruce Willis, John Malkovich.

10.50 Hawaii Five-0. (M) 11.50 The Project.

6.00 Ent. Tonight. 6.30 The Home Team. 7.00 Ben’s Menu. 7.30 Bold. 8.00 Family Feud. 8.30 Studio 10. 11.00 Bondi Vet. 12.00 Dr Phil. 1.00 The Talk. 2.00 Ent. Tonight.

2.30 Everyday Gourmet. 3.00 Judge Judy. 3.30 The Home Team. 4.00 GCBC. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 News. 6.00 Family Feud. 6.30 The Project.

7.30 Jamie’s Opera House Special.

8.30 Law & Order: SVU. (M) The team investigates a possible crime at a frat house.

10.30 Blue Bloods. (M) 11.30 The Project.

6.00 Ent. Tonight. 6.30 The Home Team. 7.00 Ben’s Menu. 7.30 Bold. 8.00 Family Feud. 8.30 Studio 10. 11.00 The Living Room. 12.00 Dr Phil. 1.00 The Talk. 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 Everyday Gourmet. 3.00 Judge Judy.

3.30 The Home Team. 4.00 GCBC. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 News. 6.00 Family Feud. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 The Living Room. (PG) 8.30 The Graham Norton Show. (M) 9.30 Comedy Megastars With Joel Creasey. (M) 10.30 Movie: Pineapple Express. (2008) (MA15+)

6.00 Fishing Edge. 6.30 The Home Team. 7.00 iFish. 8.00 Family Feud. 8.30 St10. 11.00 The Living Room. 12.00 The Doctors. 1.00 Healthy Homes TV. Return. 1.30 Everyday Gourmet. 2.00 Places We Go With Jennifer Adams.

2.30 The Home Team. 3.00 Jamie & Jimmy’s Food Fight Club. 4.00 What’s Up Down Under. 4.30 Escape Fishing With ET. 5.00 News. 6.00 Jamie’s Fifteen Minute Meals.

6.30 Movie: Walking With Dinosaurs. (2013) 8.15 Movie: Anchorman: The Legend Of Ron Burgundy. (2004) 10.15 Movie: Step Brothers. (2008)

6.00 Creflo. 6.30 Hillsong.

7.00 Mass. 7.30 Joel Osteen.

8.00 The Home Team. 8.30 St10. 11.00 Just Go. 11.30 People Of The Vines. 12.00 GCBC. 12.30 Let’s Do Coffee. 1.00 The Offroad Adventure Show. 1.30 Car Torque. 2.00 4x4 Adventures.

3.00 Everyday Gourmet. 3.30 Firies. 4.00 iFish. 5.00 News.

6.00 Family Feud: Sunday.

6.30 I’m A Celebrity‌ Get Me Out Of Here! Return. 8.00 Modern Family. Return. (PG) 8.30 The X-Files. Return. (M) 9.30 Limitless. Return. (M) 10.30 Movie: The Railway Man. (2013) (M)

6.00 Ent. Tonight. 6.30 GCBC. 7.00 Ben’s Menu.

7.30 Bold. 8.00 Family Feud.

8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 11.00 The Talk. 12.00 Dr Phil. 1.00 Far Flung. 2.00 Ent. Tonight.

2.30 Everyday Gourmet. 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 The Home Team. 4.00 GCBC. 4.30 Bold. (PG) 5.00 News.

6.00 Family Feud.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 I’m A Celebrity‌ Get Me Out Of Here!

9.00 The X-Files. Mulder and Scully uncover a secret lab.

10.00 Elementary. Return.

11.00 The Project.

6.00 Ent. Tonight. 6.30 The Home Team. 7.00 Ben’s Menu. 7.30 Bold. 8.00 Family Feud. 8.30 Studio 10. 11.00 The Talk. 12.00 Dr Phil. 1.00 Bondi Vet. 2.00 Ent. Tonight.

2.30 Everyday Gourmet. 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 The Home Team. 4.00 GCBC. 4.30 Bold. (PG) 5.00 News.

6.00 Family Feud. 6.30 The Project.

7.30 I’m A Celebrity‌ Get Me Out Of Here!

8.30 NCIS. Return. (M) 9.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. Return.

10.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M) 11.30 The Project.

6.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Cathedrals Of Culture. 3.00 The World From Above.

3.30 Harlots, Housewives And Heroines. (PG) 4.30 Edwardian Insects On Film.

5.30 Letters And Numbers.

6.00 Poh’s Kitchen. 6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Tony Robinson’s Wild West: The Last Stand. (PG) 8.30 24 Hours In Emergency. (M) 9.30 The Missing. (MA15+) 10.35 SBS World News Late Edition. 11.05 The Rise Of ISIS. (MA15+) 12.10 Movie: Persepolis. (2007) (M)

6.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 The Secret Of The Violin. 3.05 Backroads USA. 3.35 The Dark Charisma Of Adolf Hitler. (PG) 4.35 Urban Secrets. (PG) 5.30 Letters And Numbers.

6.00 Poh’s Kitchen. 6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Rachel Khoo’s Kitchen Notebook: London.

8.00 Food Safari Fire.

8.30 The Family Law. (PG) 9.00 Poh & Co. 9.30 The Bridge. (M) 10.35 SBS World News Late Edition. 11.05 The Sex Clinic.

(MA15+) 12.00 Movie: Rock The Casbah. (2012) (MA15+)

6.00 WorldWatch. 12.00 Arabic News. 12.30 Turkish News. 1.00 PBS News.

2.00 Big Art. 2.30 Colour Theory. (PG) 3.00 Island Feast. 3.30 Heston’s Mission Impossible. 4.25 Who Do You Think You Are? 5.30 Letters And Numbers.

6.00 Poh’s Kitchen.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 MythBusters. (PG) 8.30 Treasures Of Ancient Egypt: Golden Age. Part 2 of 3.

9.30 Movie: Apocalypse Now Redux. (1979) (MA15+) Martin Sheen, Marlon Brando.

6.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Figure Skating.

ISU Grand Prix. Finals.

Highlights. 3.35 Massive Moves. 4.30 China’s Great Wall. (PG) 5.25 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG) 6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 The Wonders Of Britain: Our Countryside Story.

8.30 Movie: Crash. (2004) (MA15+) Matt Dillon, Don Cheadle. Charts the lives of various Los Angeles citizens.

10.35 RocKwiz. (PG) 11.30 Vikings. (M) 12.25 Vikings. (MA15+)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.30 Greek News. 10.30 German News.

11.00 Spanish News. 12.00 Arabic News. 12.30 Turkish News. 1.00 The World Game.

2.00 Speedweek. 4.00 FIFA World Cup 2018 Magazine.

4.30 Trawlermen. 5.30 Dive WWII. (PG) 6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 How Climate Made History.

9.30 How To Clone A Woolly Mammoth. (PG) A look at advances in cloning science.

10.30 Prophet’s Prey. (M) 12.20 Movie: Raavan.

(2010) (AV15+)

6.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Eros Ramazzotti CinecettĂ Concert. 3.00 The Lakes.

3.30 If Walls Could Talk. (PG) 4.30 Historic Walks. 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Poh’s Kitchen. 6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Oceans Of The Solar System.

8.30 Trawlermen: The Catch: Got To Keep Fighting. (MA15+) The Van Dijck is in trouble.

9.30 The Tribe: The Future. (M) 10.25 SBS World News Late Edition. 11.00 Romanzo Criminale. Premiere.

6.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Budding Stars Of The Paris Opera Ballet. 2.30 Opera Stories. 3.00 Wainwright Walks. 3.30 Make Me‌ (PG) 4.30 Wildest Arctic. (PG) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Poh’s Kitchen. 6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Great Estates Of Scotland.

8.35 Is Sugar The New Fat? (PG) 9.30 One Born Every Minute. (M) 10.25 SBS World News Late Edition. 11.00 Miniseries: The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo. (MA15+)

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SC TEN (5)

WIN (8)

PRIME7 (6)

ABC (2)

WEDNESDAY 6.00 Morning Programs.

10.25 Grand Designs. 11.15 Pointless. 12.00 News.

12.30 Press Club. 1.30 Jennifer Byrne Presents.

2.00 Kangaroo Dundee.

2.30 Catalyst. 3.00 One Plus One. 3.30 Aust Story. 4.00 The Cook And The Chef.

4.30 Eggheads. 5.00 News.

5.25 Grand Designs. 6.15 Pointless. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Lie To You? Final.

8.30 Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries. Final. 9.25 The Musketeers. Final. 10.20 ABC News: Late Edition. 10.35 Jimmy Fallon. 11.15 Timothy.

11.45 The Kumars.

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AUSTRALIA DAY in Cooma

All the Aussie Icons at the Cooma celebrations in Centennial Park.

Elijah Hewitt playing cricket.

Wally Mills had a display of rock-bolting at the Cooma celebrations. He was helped by Bruce Davies.

Above: Jay Podger and Ernie Constance sing the National Anthem.

Left: Betty Longhurst sporting an Opera House hat.

Above right: Glenda Bracher set to belt one through covers against the bowling of Nick Moon from the Monaro District Cricket Association with Wally Sandner, Mark Herbert and Chris Reeks in catching positions.

Right: Mark Herbert, Wally Sandner. Glenda Bracher and Chris Reeks of the Cooma fire brigade.

Local ambassador Ernie Constance performed at Coomaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s celebrations.

Monaro Dance group.

Delegate and Bombala Celebrate Right: Bailey Jones was named Bombala district’s Sportsperson of the Year.

Below right: Bombala district Citizen of the Year, Ian Sellers of Delegate.

Mayor Bob Stewart, Australia Day Ambassador Frank Coletta and Australia Day Celebration Committee President, Dave Murphy with the Australia Day Awards winners, including the Men from Snowy River March Re-enactment Committee, Ian Sellers, Bailey Jones and Michael Dyer, who accepted an award on behalf of son, Sam. With a whirlwind of activities being enjoyed over the weekend in Delegate, we must not overlook the Australia Day Awards which were presented by Bombala Council Mayor, Bob Stewart and Australia Day Ambassador, Frank Coletta on Saturday.

Citizen of the Year - Ian Sellers Ian has been involved in a broad range of community activities in both the Delegate and Bombala areas over a number of years, including the re-enactment of the Men from Snowy River March.

As the President of the Committee overseeing this re-enactment, Ian has been the driving force behind the project, organising the local community events in Delegate, as well as liaising with other towns on the route, organising media coverage, traffic arrangements and catering for the marchers.

Ian is President of the Delegate Progress Association, having dedicated years of service to this very active volunteer organisation, as well as the local junior rugby league club, where he has been a coach and referee, provided first aid and helped run the annual Bibbenluke Carnival.

For many years Ian has been a member of the Currowong Bushfire Brigade, carrying out various roles within the brigade, and committing many hours to training and working bees on the Currowong Fire Shed.

Ian is also an active member of the

Currowong/Wallendibby/Tombong Landcare group and was the Treasurer/Secretary for years, helping secure grants to enhance natural resource management.

As a key member of the Delegate Pastoral and Agricultural Society, Ian assists with the organisation of the annual show; running a number of attractions, donating sheep and actively promoting the junior beef cattle judging competition.

Ian has also been instrumental in reviving the Delegate Fishing Club; the redevelopment of facilities at Bill Jeffreys Park in Delegate; and assisting with the development of the Delegate Tennis Club and its courts.

“It is clear that Ian has tirelessly devoted himself to our community for many years,” Cr Stewart said.

“He is frequently asked why he does all these things for others, to which he responds with a quote from the 2005 animated movie, Robots – “See a need, fill a need”, and I am sure that he truly fulfils these words.”

promotion and business liaison.

Sam has been a key player in the Committee’s association with the Australian Motorcycle Magazine and has established contacts with numerous retail and service providers in the sector.

Sam has also been involved with a number of community services activities groups, particularly the Contact Centre and Scooter Club. He was always available for IT assistance and helped many members learn how to use their tablets or mobiles.

Sam has also helped to produce a number of DVDs that chronicle the members’ life stories and he is working on a short film that features the Scooter Club.

Previously Sam was involved with the photography section of the Bombala Show and assisted with the setting up of displays.

More recently he co-directed and produced a DVD for the Bombala Rotary and Community Choir which supported the release of their latest CD.

Event of the Year - The Re-enactment of the Men from Snowy River March The march re-enactment, held during November 2015, was an event that recaptured the spirit and mateship of a bygone era.

Members of a sub-committee of the Delegate Progress Association put countless hours of volunteer work into organising this event. This entailed the planning of the entire length of the March, from Delegate to Goulburn and then on to the Remembrance Day commemorations that were held in Martin Place, Sydney.

Road closures, camping sites, meals, welcomes from each town and village, insurance, media coverage and transport all had to be organised.

The commencement of the march in Delegate was keenly attended by a large crowd. As in 1916 a ceremony was held at the Delegate School of Arts before the participants, some of whom were descendants of the original Men from Snowy River Marchers, set off on their long journey.

A number of communities Mayor Bob Stewart and Australia Day Ambassador Frank Coletta congratulated those who had been along the route joined in the spirit of the re-enactment by instrumental in the Community Event of the Year, the Men from Snowy River March Re-Enactment. dressing in period costume and Junior Citizen of the Year - Sam Dyer As a member of the Bombala Bike Show Committee, Sam has enthusiastically helped with the organisation of a number of Bike Shows. He has shown commitment to the Bike Show in a variety of areas, including designing and hosting the webpage, undertaking graphic design work, managing stall holders and organising general

joining the marchers for short periods before providing them with some well deserved sustenance.

The inclusion of members of the 7th Light Horse in the march added extra interest.

Members of this troop joined in with great enthusiasm with many taking leave to participate in the march.

“The re-enactment was hugely successful and I congratulate all those who played their part in making this event such a memorable experience for many people and keeping this part of the history of the area alive,” Mayor Bob Stewart said.

Sportsperson the Year - Bailey Jones After placing third at the Combined High Schools Carnival in triple jump, Bailey then went on to win the NSW All Schools triple jump event. He will now represent NSW at the Australian Athletics Junior Championships to be held in Perth in March this year. This is a wonderful achievement considering he had little formal training or preparation for the event.

Bailey has participated in many sports during his school years. Last year he captained a number of school teams, was age champion for athletics and was appointed as House Sports Captain.

Over a number of years he has represented the Bombala High School in a range of sports including basketball, volleyball, touch football, soccer, athletics and cross country – a discipline that he competed in at State level.

He was also a member of the South Coast basketball team.

His enthusiasm for the sport of rugby league has seen him travel to Cooma to play in the Under 18’s competition there.

The Pierre de Coubertin Award which recognises students who demonstrate values which are consistent with the Olympic Movement through participation in sporting activities, was awarded to Bailey last year.

“He is well respected and liked by his peers, is always willing to help younger students and to assist with coaching and refereeing when required,” Mayor Bob Stewart said.

“He always plays to the best of his ability and displays great sportsmanship.

I congratulate Bailey on his sporting achievements so far and I look forward to following his future.”

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Delegate’s final tribute

What an eventful, historic and throughly enjoyable weekend in Delegate!

While ‘Community Commitment’ was only the theme for Sunday’s street parade, it could easily be applied to the entire weekend of January 23 and 24 in the small town.

And while Delegate hosted the district’s Australia Day celebrations, a school reunion and a sculpture opening, the jewel in its crown was certainly its centenary commemoration of the Men from Snowy River March on Sunday.

The town was charmingly decorated in patriotic red, white and blue for the special occasion, with poppies, ribbon and bunting giving a nostalgic feel.

And there was certainly excitement in the air as the many locals and visitors who had dressed in period costume or uniform for the day gathered at the cenotaph.

The Light Horse Brigade of Bemboka stepped off down the main street on Sunday morning, with the Men from Snowy River proudly marching beneath their flag, representing the 12 men who marched from Delegate in January of 1916 to enlist.

The marchers were followed by the Duntroon Royal Military College Band which played as the descendants of the original marchers followed in the procession to the Memorial Gates.

Here a short ceremony was led by the Delegate RSL’s Phil Pope, with Anglican Minister, Reverend Bob Lindbeck dedicating a plaque to remember and honour all of those who have served their country in times of conflict.

The ceremony included the recital of The Ode, and the playing of both the Last Post and Reveille, before the march then continued on down the main street of Delegate to the School of Arts.

Shortly after, the street parade followed in a celebration of ‘Community Commitment, 1916 to 2016’, and a joyful procession of community groups and individuals made their way down the street on floats and on foot. One group even rowed their boat!

From stretcher bearers and nurses to dancing girls and tennis players, a wide variety of costumes were seen and admired, with a large number of horses and vintage vehicles all adding to the display.

All were welcomed to the School of Arts by the applause of the crowd, and the formal proceedings began with a performance from the Snowy River Mob Choir singing traditional marching songs, one of which was written specifically for the original Men from Snowy River marchers in 1916.

As part of the formal proceedings, the local museum was presented with a silver plate that was originally gifted to Delegate School teacher, Thomas Redmond in 1916 for carrying out the duties of secretary for the original march.

This is a significant addition to the museum indeed, and it was kindly presented by Mr Redmond’s own granddaughter, Judith Foster.

Of course much of the crowd had been anticipating the keynote speaker

of the day, and loud applause were heard as acclaimed journalist and author, Peter FitzSimons took the stage.

Mr FitzSimons spoke of his childhood and a time when he knew everyone in his community, just as the Delegate people do now.

“This feeling of community is a really precious thing in 21st century Australia, and it is wonderful that it is still here,” he said. “I deeply commend the community for what it is doing here today.”

During his address, Mr FitzSimons recited pieces from both ‘The Man from Snowy River’ and ‘In Flanders Fields’, which had touched him deeply as a young man, and he reiterated the need to see events like those of Sunday as a commemoration, not a celebration.

Mr FitzSimons spoke of our brave young soldiers facing machine gun fire and dying in the trenches, and of the families at home receiving word that their loved ones had perished serving their country. “It is important that we remember them and honour them,” he said, “and you have done honour to them today. You are a precious, precious community.”

The Military Band concluded the ceremony with a wonderful performance, which included the soundtrack from the ‘Men from Snowy River’ and a wonderful recitation of the poem itself, which Mr FitzSimons had referred to quite by coincidence.

And along with a few of the locals, Mr FitzSimons was also more than happy to get behind the microphone and belt out “We Are Australian”.

Delegate showed its hospitality over lunch, with all enjoying the chance to reflect on the morning over some refreshments, as well as perusing the stalls on offer, and listening to the old time songs performed by Heather Jones and Bev Stokes.

Many also got the chance to meet with Mr FitzSimons for photos and autographs, and took the opportunity to greet some members of the visiting Military College Band and the Light Horse.

Anticipation had soon built again for the flyover of an aircraft from the RAAF Roulettes, however, and all eyes were on the sky as the plane soared above the main street, completing turns and dives that left the gathering thoroughly impressed.

It was thus a very satisfied crowd that made its way to the final event of the day, with Bronwyn Wright cutting the ribbon on the beautiful statue that replaces the original wild horses piece sculpted by her father, Rix Wright.

The brass was cast from one of Rix’s original sculptures, and now stands on the plinth overlooking the hills of Delegate; a tribute to Rix and to the community which worked so hard to fund the original much loved piece.

And so the conclusion of this mammoth weekend was again a reflection on community commitment in Delegate, and there is no doubt that all of the wonderful events and attractions that were enjoyed over Saturday and Sunday were a result of it.

The Men from Snowy River could not have had a more heartfelt commemoration from the place where it all began 100 years ago.

The centenary of the Men from Snowy River March was commemorated on Sunday in Delegate, with the Light Horse Brigade of Bemboka leading the way, followed by the re-enactment marchers, the Duntroon Band and descendants of the original marchers.

Peter FitzSimons joined locals and the Duntroon Band singer in belting out “We Are Australian”.

The Snowy River Mob Choir delighted the crowd with its marching songs.

Above: Reverend Bob Lindbeck and the Delegate RSL’s Phil Pope at the Memorial Gates, where a plaque was dedicated to those who served.

The first float in the parade rowed its way down the main street.

Right: Acclaimed author and journalist, Peter FitzSimons was warmly welcomed as guest speaker, referring to Delegate as a “precious, precious community”, and donating his fee to charity.

Delegate’s final tribute

John Judge and his vintage car were a part of the parade.

Right: Citizen of the Year, Ian Sellers looked the part in period costume for the commemoration.

Far left: A plane from the RAAF Roulettes wowed the crowd with its aerobatics over Delegate on Sunday.

Left: Esther Ingram and family were also prize winners in the ‘Community Commitment’ Parade.

Rowan and Bronwyn Wright cut the ribbon on Delegate’s new wild horses statue, cast from an original by their talented father, Rix Wright.

Far right: The Duntroon Royal Military College Band was a wonderful addition to the event, joining the march and performing at the ceremony.

Some dancing girls made their way down the street in the procession.

Below: Judith Foster presented Doreen Standen of the local museum with a silver plate that was originally gifted to her grandfather, Thomas Redmond as secretary of the Snowy River March in 1916.

Below right: The nurses float which won the prize for the Best Float in the street parade.

Left: Robynne Burchell dressed as one of the many Chinese who searched for gold in the Delegate and Bendoc areas in the late 1800s.

AUSTRALIA DAY AROUND THE REGION

The Nimmitabel community gathered together at Lake Williams for the Australia Day celebrations.

Tom Barry accepted an appreciation award on behalf of the Jindabyne Lions for providing a delicious breakfast.

Robert (Pud) Parker, Colin Stopp, Jim Alcock with Vicki Pollard, Winston Phillips, John Alcock and Angie Ingram.

Snowy River recipients Ben Hearn, Tony Hayes, Rhianna and Kirra Burke and Jackie Eyles with Mayor John Cahill.

Residents of the Nimmitabel community enjoying the day!

The moving flag raising ceremony at Lake Jindabyne.

Nimmitabel kids enjoing the Australia Day celebrations.

Nimmitabel Show Girl Sarah Blyton with Show President John Alcock.

John Cahill gives Tony Hayes the Community Event of the Year.

John Cahill and Sportsperson of the Year, Ben Hearn.

SRSC Ambassador, Paralympian Lindy Hou OAM and Comet.

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Prime Time TV Guide WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

January 27–February 2

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

7.00 Spicks And Specks.

7.30 River Monsters. (PG) 8.20 Back Seat Drivers.

8.30 Secrets Of China: Fit In Or Fail. (PG) 9.25 Bodyshockers: Nips, Tucks And Tattoos.

10.15 Adam Hills: The Last Leg Of The Year. (M) 10.50 Special Forces: Ultimate Hell Week. (M) 11.50 Banged Up Abroad. (M)

7.00 Spicks And Specks.

7.30 River Monsters. (PG) 8.25 Back Seat Drivers. (PG) 8.30 The Office. (M) 9.00 Extras. (PG) 9.30 Buzzcocks. (M) 10.00 Inside Amy Schumer. (MA15+) 10.25 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 11.05 Live At The Apollo.

11.55 River Monsters. (PG)

7.00 Spicks And Specks.

7.30 River Monsters. (PG) 8.20 Back Seat Drivers. (PG) 8.30 This Old Thing.

9.15 Tourettes On The Job. (M) 10.05 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (M) 10.50 Secrets Of China. (PG) 11.45 My Mum Is Obsessed.

7.00 Spicks And Specks.

7.30 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. (PG) 8.15 Would I Lie To You? 8.50 Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow. (M) 9.35 Live At The Apollo. (M) 10.20 Inside Amy Schumer. (MA15+) 10.45 The Office. (M) 11.15 Extras. (PG) 11.45 This Old Thing With Dawn O’Porter.

7.00 Spicks And Specks.

7.30 Build A New Life In The Country.

8.15 Dream Build.

8.25 Gruen Pitch Rewind.

8.30 Fiona O’Loughlin’s Greatest Hits.

9.55 Buzzcocks.

10.25 Bodyshockers: Nips, Tucks And Tattoos.

11.15 Louis Theroux’s Weird Weekends. (M) 12.05 Weird Creatures.

7.00 Spicks And Specks.

7.30 River Monsters. (PG) 8.20 Gruen Pitch Rewind. (PG) 8.30 Louis Theroux’s Weird Weekends. (M) 9.20 Ross Kemp: Extreme World. (MA15+) 10.05 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (M) 10.45 Jimmy Fallon.

11.30 Fiona O’Loughlin’s Greatest Hits.

7.00 Spicks And Specks.

7.30 River Monsters.

Return. (PG) 8.20 Gruen Pitch Rewind. (M) 8.30 Special Forces: Ultimate Hell Week. (M) 9.30 Banged Up Abroad.

10.20 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 11.00 Jimmy Fallon.

11.40 Ross Kemp: Extreme World. (MA15+)

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6.15 Ready For This.

6.40 Dance Academy.

7.10 Operation Ouch!

7.35 Deadly Pole To Pole.

8.05 Adventure Time.

8.30 Degrassi: The Next Generation. (PG) 8.50 The Adventures Of Figaro Pho. Figaro orders a bomb shelter.

9.00 Heartland.

9.45 Rage. (PG) 10.45 Close.

6.15 Ready For This.

6.40 Dance Academy.

7.10 Operation Ouch!

7.35 Deadly Pole To Pole.

8.05 Adventure Time.

8.30 Degrassi: The Next Generation. (PG) 8.50 The Adventures Of Figaro Pho. Figaro Pho has many phobias.

9.00 Heartland.

9.45 Rage. (PG) 10.45 Close.

6.15 Ready For This. Final.

6.40 Dance Academy.

7.10 Operation Ouch!

7.35 Deadly Pole To Pole.

8.05 Adv Time.

8.30 Degrassi. (PG) 8.50 Figaro Pho. 9.00 Heartland. (PG) 9.45 K-On! 10.05 Lanfeust Quest.

10.30 Ouran High School Host Club.

10.55 Close.

6.10 Dragons: Defenders Of Berk.

6.35 Rocket’s Island.

7.05 Yonderland.

7.30 Deadly Pole To Pole: The Complete Journey: Deadly Dinosaurs.

7.55 Degrassi: The Next Generation. (PG) 9.00 Heartland. (PG) Lou attempts to save Mrs Bell.

9.45 Close.

6.05 Dragons: Defenders Of Berk.

6.35 Rocket’s Island.

7.05 Yonderland.

7.30 Deadly Pole To Pole. (PG) 7.55 Degrassi: The Next Generation. (PG) 9.00 Heartland. (PG) Amy heads to the mountains.

9.45 Rage. (PG) Continuous music programming.

6.20 Dance Academy.

6.50 News On 3.

7.00 Operation Ouch! Return.

7.30 Deadly Pole To Pole.

8.00 Adv Time.

8.20 Kobushi.

8.30 Degrassi: The Next Generation. (PG) 8.50 Figaro Pho. 9.00 Heartland.

9.45 Rage. (PG) 10.45 Close.

6.20 Dance Academy.

6.50 News On 3.

7.00 Operation Ouch!

7.30 Deadly Pole To Pole.

8.00 Adventure Time.

8.20 Kobushi.

8.30 Degrassi: The Next Generation. (PG) 8.50 The Adventures Of Figaro Pho. 9.00 Heartland.

9.45 Rage. (PG) 10.45 Close.

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6.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 10.

Quarter-finals.

7.00 Motorway Patrol. (PG) 7.30 Jonathan Creek. (M) 8.30 The Inspector Lynley Mysteries. (M) 10.30 I Shouldn’t Be Alive. (M) 11.45 Tennis. 2004 Australian Open. Women’s Final. Justine Henin v Kim Clijsters. Replay.

6.00 Tennis. Australian Open.

Night 11. Men’s singles and mixed doubles semi-finals.

From Melbourne Park.

7.00 Fawlty Towers. (PG) 7.45 Keeping Up Appearances. (PG) 8.30 Judge John Deed. (M) 10.30 Suspects. (M) 11.30 Tennis. 2010 Australian Open. Final.

Roger Federer v Andy Murray. Replay.

7.00 Coastwatch. (PG) 7.30 Hercules: The Human Bear. (PG) 8.30 Escape To The Country.

9.30 The House That £100K Built.

10.30 Storage Hoarders.

11.30 Tennis. 2007 Australian Open. Men’s singles. Round four.

Rafael Nadal v Andy Murray. Replay.

6.30 60 Minute Makeover. (PG) 7.30 Fantasy Homes

By The Sea. 8.30 Escape To The Country.

9.30 Nick Knowles’ Original Features.

10.30 Dealers Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is. (PG) 11.30 Medical Emergency. (PG)

6.30 House Wreck Rescue. (PG) 7.30 Escape To The Country. Denise Nurse heads to Dorset to help an ex-army couple settle down in their ideal home.

10.30 Best Houses Australia. Hosted by Gary Takle.

11.30 Dealers Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is. (PG)

6.30 Bargain Hunt.

7.30 Cities Of The Underworld: Scotland’s Sin City – Edinburgh. (PG) Host Eric Geller looks at Edinburgh.

8.30 A Touch Of Frost. (M) Detective Inspector Jack Frost returns to duty after a period of suspension.

10.45 Waking The Dead. (MA15+) 12.00 Bargain Hunt.

6.30 Bargain Hunt.

The teams head to Edinburgh.

7.30 Pie In The Sky. (PG) Sisters are accused of cheque fraud.

8.30 Foyle’s War. Return. (M) In the wake of World War II, Foyle is recruited by MI5 to investigate the existence of a Soviet spy ring.

10.30 Lovejoy. Premiere. (M) 11.30 Bargain Hunt.

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6.30 MythBusters. (PG) 7.30 Cajun Pawn Stars. (PG) 8.30 Pawn Stars. (PG) Rick takes a look at a collection which belonged to former Attorney General J. Howard McGrath.

9.30 Hardcore Pawn.

(M) A customer finds out they overpaid.

11.00 Beverly Hills Pawn. (PG)

6.30 MythBusters. (PG) 7.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 8.30 Storage Wars. (M) The gang meets up at the abandoned Sahara Casino in Las Vegas to relive some of their bidding battles.

9.30 Baggage Battles.

(PG) The buyers head to New York.

10.30 Barter Kings. (PG) 11.30 Swamp People. (PG)

6.30 Movie: Groundhog Day. (1993) (PG) Bill Murray, Andie MacDowell.

A weatherman finds himself reliving the same day.

8.40 Movie: Stripes. (1981) (M) Bill Murray, Harold Ramis. Two friends who are dissatisfied with their jobs decide to join the army for a bit of fun.

11.00 Movie: Sniper: Legacy. (2014) (M)

6.30 Wipeout USA. (PG) 7.30 Movie: Rat Race.

(2001) (PG) John Cleese, Rowan Atkinson. Six teams race against each other for $2 million.

9.45 Movie: Road Trip.

(2000) (MA15+) Breckin Meyer, Seann William Scott.

Four friends embark on a road trip.

11.45 Movie: Straw Dogs.

(2011) (MA15+)

6.00 Seinfeld. (PG) 6.30 MythBusters. (PG) 7.30 The Big Bang Theory.

(PG) Sheldon takes revenge on Barry.

8.30 Movie: The Hot Chick.

(2002) (M) Rob Schneider, Rachel McAdams. A teen swaps bodies with a middle-aged man.

10.35 Movie: Jackass Number Two. (2006) (MA15+)

6.30 MythBusters. (PG) 7.30 The Big Bang Theory.

(PG) Leonard’s mother pays a visit.

9.00 Family Guy. Return. (M) Stewie is diagnosed with ADD. 9.30 American Dad! Return.

(M) The misadventures of a CIA agent.

10.00 Rude Tube.

Return. (M) 11.00 Travel Unravelled. (M)

6.30 MythBusters. (PG) 7.30 Highway Patrol. (PG) 8.00 Motorway Patrol. (PG) New Zealand traffic police in action.

8.30 Ice Road Truckers.

(PG) A driver barrels off the road.

9.30 Counting Cars. (PG) Kevin’s son encounters trouble on the race track.

10.30 Car Chasers. (PG) 11.30 Swamp People. (PG)

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6.00 Regular Show. (PG) 6.30 Adventure Time. (PG) 7.00 The Middle. (PG) 7.30 Two And A Half Men. (PG) 8.30 Carl Barron: Live Classic. (M) A performance by comedian Carl Barron.

10.00 Balls Of Steel Australia. (MA15+) Hidden camera show.

11.00 South Beach Tow. (M)

6.00 Regular Show. (PG) 6.30 Adventure Time. (PG) 7.00 The Middle. (PG) 7.30 Criss Angel Mindfreak. (M) 8.30 Movie: Argo. (2012) (M) Ben Affleck, Bryan Cranston. A CIA agent launches an undercover operation.

11.00 Anger Management. (M) 11.30 South Beach Tow. (M)

6.00 Movie: Tom And Jerry: The Movie. (1992) Richard Kind.

7.45 Movie: The Bugs Bunny Road-Runner Movie. (1979) Mel Blanc, Arthur Q. Bryan.

A compilation of classic Looney Tunes shorts.

9.45 Movie: The Dukes Of Hazzard. (2005) (M) Johnny Knoxville, Seann William Scott.

6.00 Movie: Scooby-Doo And The Alien Invaders.

(2000) Scott Innes, Mary Kay Bergman. The gang investigates claims of aliens.

7.30 Movie: Where The Wild Things Are. (2009) (PG) Max Records.

9.30 Movie: V For Vendetta.

(2005) (MA15+) Natalie Portman, Hugo Weaving.

A woman helps a freedom fighter.

6.00 The Looney Tunes Show.

6.30 Movie: Journey To The Centre Of The Earth.

(2008) (PG) Brendan Fraser, Josh Hutcherson.

8.30 Movie: Troy. (2004) (M) Brad Pitt, Eric Bana, Orlando Bloom. After a Trojan prince seduces the wife of a Greek king, her husband raises an army and pursues the lovers.

6.00 Regular Show. (PG) 6.30 Adventure Time. (PG) 7.00 The Middle. (PG) 7.30 Auction Hunters. (PG) 8.00 Top Gear. (PG) Celebrity guest is Damon Hill.

9.30 Movie: Broken City.

(2013) (MA15+) Mark Wahlberg, Catherine ZetaJones. An ex-cop seeks redemption.

11.40 Anger Management. (M)

6.00 Regular Show. (PG) 6.30 Adventure Time. (PG) 7.00 The Middle. (PG) 7.30 Auction Hunters.

8.00 Auction Hunters. (PG) 8.30 Baggage Battles. (PG) The buyers head to Saint Paul, Minnesota.

9.00 Container Wars. (PG) 9.30 Movie: American History X. (1998) (MA15+) Edward Norton, Edward Furlong.

GO! (88)

6.30 Friends. (PG) 7.30 A Current Affair.

8.00 New Tricks. (M) The team investigates a sexual assault.

9.10 The Allan Border Medal. (PG) Australian cricket’s annual awards ceremony, from Melbourne’s Crown Palladium.

10.40 Movie: Death Wish V. (1994) (MA15+)

6.30 Friends. (PG) 7.30 A Current Affair.

8.00 Monarch Of The Glen.

(PG) Lexie fears for Archie’s life when she suspects that a ghost is haunting Glenbogle.

9.10 Spooks. (M) The team is thrown into emergency mode when chaos envelops the country.

11.30 Miniseries: The Great Fire. (M)

6.30 Friends. (PG) Ross gets a spray tan.

7.30 A Current Affair.

8.00 Walking The Nile. (PG) Part 1 of 4.

9.00 Movie: Wyatt Earp.

(1994) (M) Kevin Costner, Gene Hackman. Follows the life of western lawman Wyatt Earp, from youth to his battle against the Clanton and McLaury gangs.

6.30 Heartbeat. (PG) A girl is assaulted after a birthday party.

8.45 Agatha Christie’s Miss Marple. (PG) A businessman and his maid are murdered in circumstances that vividly recall a nursery rhyme.

10.45 Dalziel And Pascoe. (M) 11.45 Movie: Honkytonk Man. (1982) (M)

6.30 As Time Goes By. (PG) A couple are reunited after three decades.

7.50 Are You Being Served? (PG) 9.10 Movie: Absolute Power. (1997) (M) Clint Eastwood, Gene Hackman.

A thief attempts to prove that the US president was an accomplice in a woman’s murder.

11.40 Missing. (M)

6.30 Friends. (PG) 7.30 A Current Affair.

8.00 RPA. (PG) A 39-year-old has a bleed on his brain.

9.00 What’s Your Emergency? (M) Documents the work of first responders.

10.00 Embarrassing Bodies: Rural. (M) 11.00 Amazing Medical Stories: Sleep Sex. (MA15+)

6.30 Friends. (PG) Ross learns Rachel is afraid of swings.

7.30 A Current Affair.

8.00 Agatha Christie’s Poirot. (PG) Poirot escorts liberty bonds to New York.

9.10 Silent Witness.

(MA15+) After her computer crashes, Sam reluctantly asks Leo to have a look at the case’s files.

11.30 Luther. (MA15+)

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6.00 Family Feud.

6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG) 7.30 Megafactories.

8.30 Cops. (PG) Follows officers on patrol.

9.00 Cops: Adults Only.

(M) Follows police officers on patrol.

9.30 Movie: Battle For The Planet Of The Apes. (1973) (PG) Roddy McDowall, Claude Akins.

11.30 Operation Repo. (PG)

6.00 Family Feud.

6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG) 7.30 Last Man Standing. (PG) 8.30 Californication.

(MA15+) Hank wakes up in the hospital after overdosing.

9.05 Man Seeking Woman. (MA15+) 9.35 Movie: Nick Of Time.

(1995) (M) Johnny Depp.

11.30 Operation Repo. (PG)

6.00 Family Feud.

6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG) 7.30 The Indestructibles: Mauled By Lions. (PG) 8.30 48 Hours: The Girl Next Door. (M) A man’s murder is investigated.

9.30 Movie: 12 Rounds: Reloaded. (2013) (M) Randy Orton, Tom Stevens.

A paramedic is pursued by a madman.

11.30 Operation Repo. (PG)

6.30 Monster Jam. Highlights of monster truck racing.

7.30 Black Gold. (PG) Brandon gives Cheston a drilling lesson.

8.30 Movie: The X-Files.

(1998) (M) David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson. Two FBI agents investigate the mysterious bombing of an office building.

10.55 Bellator MMA. (M)

6.00 Family Feud: Sunday.

6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG) 7.30 Scorpion. (PG) The team heads to Las Vegas.

8.30 Dolphins: Spy In The Pod. (PG) Part 2 of 2.

9.30 Movie: The Phantom.

(1996) (PG) Billy Zane, Kristy Swanson. A masked man protects a trio of magical skulls.

11.30 World Sport.

6.00 Family Feud.

6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG) 7.30 Undercover Boss.

(PG) Meet Alfred Angelo’s Paul Quentel.

9.30 Movie: Age Of Heroes. (2011) (MA15+) Sean Bean, Danny Dyer.

A British commando unit on a mission to Norway encounters some unexpected problems.

11.30 Operation Repo. (PG)

6.00 Family Feud.

6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG) Frank makes a will.

7.30 Extreme Fishing With Robson Green.

(PG) Robson Green heads to Cuba.

9.30 48 Hours. Documentary news program exploring real-life mysteries and crime stories.

10.30 Tyrant. Premiere. (M) 11.30 Operation Repo. (PG)

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6.00 Family Feud.

6.30 Neighbours.

7.05 The Simpsons.

7.30 Rules Of Engagement.

8.00 New Girl.

8.30 The Simpsons.

9.00 Futurama.

9.30 The Simpsons.

10.00 Bob’s Burgers.

11.00 Duckman.

11.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.

6.00 Family Feud.

6.30 Neighbours.

7.05 The Simpsons. (PG) 7.30 Rules Of Engagement. (PG) 8.00 New Girl. (M) 8.30 Futurama. (PG) 9.00 Movie: The Breakfast Club. (1985) (M) Emilio Estevez, Anthony Michael Hall.

11.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

6.00 Family Feud.

6.30 Neighbours.

7.05 The Simpsons. (PG) 7.30 Rules Of Engagement. (PG) 8.00 New Girl. (PG) 8.30 Movie: Center Stage.

(2000) (M) Ethan Stiefel, Amanda Schull.

10.55 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 11.55 The Late Late Show With James Corden. (PG)

6.00 Becker. (PG) 7.00 Everybody Loves Raymond.

8.30 The Graham Norton Show. (M) Celebrity guests include Stephen Mangan, Jean Paul Gaultier, Brenda Blethyn and Barry Manilow.

9.30 Sex And The City.

(MA15+) Charlotte is obsessed with being an old maid.

10.50 The Loop. (PG)

6.00 Family Feud: Sunday.

6.30 Everybody Loves Raymond. (PG) 7.30 Rules Of Engagement. (PG) 8.00 Futurama. (PG) 8.30 The Simpsons. (PG) 9.30 Get Me Out Of Here!

NOW! Premiere.

10.30 Everybody Loves Raymond. (PG) 11.30 The King Of Queens. (PG)

6.00 Family Feud.

6.30 Neighbours.

7.05 The Simpsons. (PG) 7.30 Rules Of Engagement. (PG) 8.30 The Simpsons. (M) 9.00 The Simpsons. (PG) The family takes part in chilling tales.

9.30 Get Me Out Of Here! NOW! 10.30 Medium. (M) 11.30 James Corden. (PG)

6.00 Family Feud.

6.30 Neighbours.

7.05 The Simpsons.

7.30 Rules Of Engagement. (PG) 8.00 Angel From Hell.

Premiere. (PG) 8.30 Graham Norton. (M) 9.30 Get Me Out Of Here! NOW! 10.30 Sex And The City. (M) 11.10 Sex And The City.

11.50 James Corden.

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6.10 The Office. (PG) 6.35 If You Are The One. 7.35 Brooklyn NineNine. (PG) 8.30 Movie: Cockneys Vs Zombies. (2012) (MA15+) Rasmus Hardiker, Alan Ford. A gang of bank robbers fights zombies.

10.10 Movie: Strippers Vs Werewolves.

(2012) (MA15+) 11.50 Wilfred. (MA15+)

6.10 The Office. (PG) 6.40 If You Are The One. 7.35 India With Guy Martin.

Part 2 of 2.

8.30 MythBusters. Adam and Jamie investigate the myth a motorcycle travelling at high speeds can drive across the surface of a lake.

9.30 Corman’s World.

(MA15+) The story of director Roger Corman.

11.05 Danger 5. (MA15+)

6.00 The Numbers Game.

6.30 MythBusters. (PG) The boys investigate viewer requested myths.

7.25 Soccer. A-League.

Round 17. Western Sydney Wanderers v Melbourne City. From Pirtek Stadium, Sydney.

10.00 Movie: Kamui.

(2009) (MA15+) Ken’ichi Matsuyama, Koyuki. A ninja battles a band of pirates.

6.00 Movie: Kiki’s Delivery Service. (1989) 8.00 If You Are The One. Hosted by Meng Fei. 9.00 Where The Wild Men Are With Ben Fogle: French Polynesia. (PG) Part 4 of 5. Ben Fogle meets a man who spends his time cruising around the islands of French Polynesia.

9.50 Trivia Nights. (M) 10.45 24: India. (M)

7.30 If You Are The One. 8.30 The Family Law. (PG) 9.00 Drunk History.

Final. (M) Hosted by Derek Waters.

9.25 South Park. (MA15+) 9.55 Russell Howard’s Good News. (M) 10.30 Gail Porter On Prostitution. (M) 11.30 How To Get More Sex. (M) 11.55 In Her Skin. (M)

6.15 The Office. (PG) 6.40 If You Are The One. 7.35 Community. (PG) 8.30 The Returned. (M) Sandrine hands over her daughter to Pierre’s men, who imprison her in the basement.

9.30 Movie: Tangerine.

(2015) (MA15+) Mya Taylor.

11.10 Movie: Blue Is The Warmest Colour.

(2013) (MA15+)

6.10 The Office. (PG) 6.40 If You Are The One. 7.35 Brooklyn NineNine. (PG) 8.30 The Island With Bear Grylls USA. (PG) 9.20 Unplanned America. (MA15+) 9.50 Rebel Music. (PG) 10.20 What Happens In Kavos. (MA15+) 11.15 South Park. (M) 11.40 Cordon. Final. (M)

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A family home where size and space will amaze!

Ideally located for families, close to a variety of schools and walking distance for most to town and the pool this property boasts so many great features that would be hard to find elsewhere. Situated on a unique parcel of land which most may not know is there, this large family home offers a massive block of 3,661 sqm of slightly sloping land ideal for the kids to spread out and enjoy, there are three street frontages which also offers the opportunity to sub divide a large building off.

OTHER FEATURES INCLUDE: â&#x20AC;¢ Very spacious passive solar brick home â&#x20AC;¢ Two very large living areas. Main living forms an open plan set out which flows well with the kitchen

â&#x20AC;¢ A large functional timber kitchen â&#x20AC;¢ Four great bedrooms all with built in robes. The main bedroom also includes a spacious ensuite and walk in robe â&#x20AC;¢ The second bathroom is great for the rest of the family and includes a separate shower and bath â&#x20AC;¢ Excellent light to all rooms, especially all the living areas with large windows the capture the northerly aspect and view â&#x20AC;¢ Wood heating along with the warm northerly aspect comfortably warm the home â&#x20AC;¢ Spacious double garage â&#x20AC;¢ Large lawn areas and established garden beds This is a magnificent family home where size and space is sure to grab your attention.

37 Culey Ave, Cooma

Asking $295,000

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13 Wangie St, Cooma

Asking $365,000

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1A Boona St, Cooma ASKING $405,000

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Shannon Fergusson | M: 0429 788 143 | Office: 6452 7004 E: shannon@fergussonrealestate.com.au | www.fergussonrealestate.com.au | 50 Vale St, Cooma

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Contact Craig Schofield: 02 6452 4979 M: 0414 865 922 E: craigschofield@oneagency.com.au W: oneagency.com.au

Pictured, Local One Agency real estate agent Craig Schofield in his new office with assistant Glenda Bracher. he new office is located in Vale Street, Cooma.

The grand opening will take place next Thursday.

Heather Anoleck Dip FMBM

Finance Consultant Whatever your home loan requirements, let me find the best solution for you!

New year, new opportunities!

Here we are again, with Christmas & New Year holidays becoming a distant memory, and getting back into normal routines.

This year looks to be an interesting one, with mixed expectations around the financial situation, and what interest rates are going to do. Time will tell!

In the meantime, the world revolves, and people continue to buy and sell properties. With so many things to consider when looking at taking out a home or investment property loan, it makes sense to speak to someone who has the experience, and the resources to compare different options for you.

Whether to fix, or not to fix? Whether you can afford that dream home just yet? Whether you can use the equity in your home to buy that investment property, or finance the new car you need?

These are all question I can help you answer. As everyone has a different situation, I offer a personal approach, and take into consideration your circumstances.

If your Bank has said no, that doesn’t mean they all will.

Banks have different policies & criteria. Let me help you work out the best option for you.

So whether buying, or just wanting to review your existing loan, please call me for an obligation free appointment now. It could save you money, and change your life!

Call me on mobile 0431 351 873.

Heather Anoleck is a credit representative (Credit Representative Number 438947) of BLSSA Pty Ltd (Australian Credit Licence No. 391237)

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Local One Agency real estate agent Craig Schofield has officially opened the doors to his new office in Vale Street, in the old Sportspower building.

The new office will provide Craig with increased exposure, which will help his business develop and allow him to more ably assist his clients.

“It’s good to have a base now, you can only go so far from home,” Craig said.

“It’s the next step for the business.”

The new office will feature a grand opening next Thursday,

Feburary 4 after 5pm.

People are encouraged to come in to the office and have a look around and there will be a few giveaways on the night.

One Agency Cooma is also looking to move in to property management in the near future as the real estate agency continues to flourish and expand.

People who are interested in buying or selling are encouraged to get in touch with Craig by calling the new number 64526121 or popping in to the new office.

Frazers say goodbye to Frank’s Buthcery Brad Frazer has cut his last at Frank’s Butchery in Bombala Street Cooma.

Last Saturday was his last day of trading, as the business has now been sold.

As of Monday, Frank’s Butchery is owned and operated by Bombalalocal Billy Ingram.

After 12 years running his business, Brad is looking forward to new challenges.

Saturday was a busy last morning for him.

The Frazers, Brad, Tracy and Sami, are pictured in the shop.

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Make the sun work for you This large residential block offers the opportunity to build a dream home in a dream location.

There are plans drawn and a Basix report already in place so the hard work and preparation are already done if that helps.

This block could be the beginning of a new lifestyle for you. Enjoy wonderful views to distant rural hills. All services are to the block to give you everything you need to make life about living!

P l e a s e contact me today for further info.

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FIND US ONLINE AT:

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BCBOLLER & COMPANY

Ph: 6452 4155

168 Sharp Street COOMA NSW

www.bollerco.com.au

stock & station real estate agents

503 Mittagang Road, Wyoming 3 bedroom, 1 bath, 4 car

$425,000

Convenient location with immaculate presentation

Home on the range

M: 0429 788 143 | Office: 6452 7004 E: shannon@fergussonrealestate.com.au | www.fergussonrealestate.com.au | 50 Vale St, Cooma

Ideally located approx. 5 minutes from Cooma is this immaculately presented home, on 5 acres.

Rarely does a property that offers both space, land and convenience come on the market. This immaculately cared for residence offers 3 bedrooms, family bathroom, separate toilet, new carpet and a giant laundry with many cupboards The kitchen has natural timber cupboards and open plan to a light filled lounge room with reverse cycle air con, large windows and gas heating. At the front of the property is a very impressive and expansive covered verandah with a view that will delight even the most discerning buyer. There are a number of out buildings including a four bay garage, and stables.

The gardens are low maintenance with established trees and shrubs.

Large three bedroom home, close to CBD 33 Commissioner Street, Cooma

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BCBOLLER & COMPANY

Ph: 6452 4155

168 Sharp Street COOMA NSW

www.bollerco.com.au

stock & station real estate agents

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Queensland artist Lyn Diefenbach spent last week hosting a workshop at the Raglan Gallery.

This is the fourth time that Lyn has come to the area, and her workshop is more popular than ever.

Focusing on portraits and florals, the workshop had each participant work on a few paintings with Lynâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s assistance. â&#x20AC;&#x153;After a few days everyone really starts to get the hang of it, and I start to feel a little redundant,â&#x20AC;? laughed Lyn. There were local participants from Cooma and Jindabyne, and one lady even made the journey from Sydney especially for the workshop. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have been to many of Lynâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s workshops,â&#x20AC;? says Louise Homsi of Sydney, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Not only is she a beautiful artist, she is a fantastic teacher as well.â&#x20AC;?

Most of the participants were unfamiliar with painting portraits and so learnt a great deal from the experience.

Lyn began teaching art about 25 years ago when a friend in the Blackwater Art Society volunteered her for an opening.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;I really enjoy the teaching side of things,â&#x20AC;? says Lyn, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I love the interaction with people and getting to light that creative spark in someone. I think my job as a teacher is to help someone to see what is there. To heighten their sense of awareness of what is around them.â&#x20AC;?

Another aspect of the job that Lyn enjoys is the opportunity to travel. Having hosted workshops in Italy, France, Greece, New Zealand and USA, Lyn says she cannot believe she gets paid to do what she loves in these amazing places.

Lyn usually does one solid year of teaching, followed by a year of a lighter teaching workload and a heavier focus more on her own artwork and putting together pieces to display in her own exhibitions.

The Raglan Gallery hopes to get Lyn back for another workshop sometime next year, keep an ear out to secure yourself a spot.

To see some of Lynâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beautiful work, visit her website at www.ldief. com.

George Kraus of Jindabyne with Lyn. Georgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s portrait is of a famous image of an Afghani girl used by National Geographic as their front cover a few years ago.

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Additional aged care funding for Delegate Wanderlust festival heads to new heights From mountains to mats, find your flow at Thredbo this summer This summer, Thredbo will add Wanderlust - one of the world’s most popular yoga and mindfulness festivals – to its exciting and extensive schedule of summer events. Held in awe-inspiring natural settings throughout the world, Thredbo is the perfect location for the unique festival, offering calm away from the major cities, coupled with the purest alpine air to inspire body, mind and soul. The festival will feature four massive days of activity from 18th- 21st February 2016, where guests will unplug, unwind and enjoy music, mindfulness and art amongst the beautiful Snowy Mountains.

Wanderlust is considered to be the largest multi-day yoga event in the world, bringing together a remarkable group of yoga and meditation instructors, speakers, artists and chefs in a celebration of mindful living. One of the world’s top yoga teachers, Elena Brower, will bring her masterful yoga and meditation classes to Wanderlust, on her first visit to Australia. Based in New York City, her classes are a masterful, candid blend of artful alignment and attention cues for your body, mind and heart. Briohny & Dice IidaKlein, otherwise known as Bryce Yoga, have also been announced on the line-up, alongside local teachers who are ready to inspire and excite participants and their practice.

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Having made waves across the international music scene, Dustin Thomas will join Rudd on the roster, bringing his infectious mix of beatbox and soul folk songs to Thredbo’s natural amphitheatre.

Didgeridoo dance band Wild Marmalade and DJ Taj Rishid will also ignite audiences in Thredbo throughout the festival.

Wanderlust is just one of many big events hitting Thredbo this summer, alongside Thredbo Blues Festival, Snowy Mountains Country Music Festival and much more. With this epic array of festivals, alongside seasonround activities for all ages and interests, it is clear to see there’s something for everyone at Thredbo this summer.

For more information and to book, please visit Thredbo’s website, call the Thredbo Resort Centre on 1300 020 589, or visit Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Member for Eden-Monaro Dr Peter Hendy has welcomed additional funding for Delegate Multi-Purpose Service (MPS) under an expansion of aged care places in rural communities.

Announced by the Minister for Aged Care Sussan Ley, Delegate MPS will receive additional funding of $57,769.44, taking 2015-16 funding from $601,572.24 to $659,341.68.

“It’s important the welfare of our elderly is supported irrespective of where they live and this funding helps them to stay in the local area and community,” Dr Hendy said.

The funding for Delegate is part of a $5.79 million package for Queensland, NSW and Victoria to improve initiative, providing integrated health and aged care residential care services for people with more complex services to small, rural communities. and increasing aged care needs.

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First World War project seeks ‘citizen historians’ A global project has been launched which will research the lives and wartime service of ‘Geordies’ – from the North-East of England - in the armies of Australia, New Zealand, Newfoundland, and Canada during the First World War. ‘Dominion Geordies in World War One’ – funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council – will seek to ‘crowdsource’ research by recruiting volunteer researchers in Australia and overseas.

Dr James McConnel, History Lecturer at Northumbria University, explained: “The first stage of the project will involve collecting information that will help us build a comprehensive and fascinating insight into the stories of so many of the local men and women of the North East who, having left their native land in the three decades or so before the war, found themselves volunteering to return and fight for the homeland in the campaigns of the war across the world.

“By better understanding their complex identities, we hope to get a clearer picture of a fascinating aspect of the First World War that has been almost completely forgotten.”

The most famous ‘Geordie’ in any of the Dominion armies is John Simpson Kirkpatrick – known as the ‘man with the donkey’ – who earnt this epithet when he used a donkey to ferry his injured comrades to safety during the Dardanelles campaign. He served with the Australian army and the fact he was originally from South Shields, Tyne and Wear (UK), is well known, but he was one of

a much larger contingent of English men and women whose stories have been sadly lost.

The research will consider not only individual ‘migration histories’ but also the way that individuals and communities saw their own identities - as ‘Geordies’ and Britons, but also Australians, Canadians, or New Zealanders.

The information for the database will be gathered by ‘citizen historians’ and the 12-month project is open to anyone – all you need is an interest in the First World War. Using this information, the project organisers plan to produce a short film and write a number of research papers in order to profile the men of the North-East who fought in the armies of the Dominions. “It will be an interesting and challenging project to work on,” said Dr McConnel, “And we want to get as many people as possible involved - from experienced researchers to firsttime historians. Participants will have the opportunity to learn the skills necessary to research the lost stories of these service men and women’s lives and to work with other researchers across the world.

“We are confident that anyone who can take the time to learn just a little about the scale and impact of the war will be encouraged to play a part in the project.”

To volunteer to be part of the ‘Dominion Geordies in World War One’ project or for more information, please visit http://dominiongeordiesinww1.co.uk/ or contact james.mcconnel@northumbria.ac.uk.

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Cricket goes ahead despite threatening weather conditions The rain let up over the weekend just in time for cricket, although two matches were moved off the turf wickets and the outfields were a little sluggish meaning the batsmen had to work for runs.

Berridale played Dalgety at Dalgety and sent the home team in to bat after winning the toss.

Jack Parkyn (4/30) came up with an early wicket, seeing Eddie Hogan (36) j o i n Dave Bartle (22) at the crease and the pair put on 50 runs at four runs an over.

Hogan was starting to find the middle when he fell to a sharp catch from Laurence Redmond at short cover after some quality chat from the Berridale keeper Matthew Robinson drew a rash shot from the classy batsman.

Simon Freebody joined Bartle at the crease and some tight bowling from Mike Mesley (1/15) and Andrew O’Keefe (1/27) saw Dalgety’s run rate slow.

Berridale Cricket Club senior leader Ben Hearn spoke very highly of O’Keefe’s innings and praised the continuing good form of the BCC stalwart.

“O’Keefe’s figures do not represent the sensational form one of the elder statesmen of Monaro cricket is in with both bat and ball this season and [he] is a good thing for all rounder of the year, despite battling a serious knee injury.

The man is an inspiration to middle aged men all over Australia,” Hearn wrote in his match report.

Bartle’s stoic innings came to an end with Parkyn grabbed his third wicket and Dalgety’s middle order folded like a deck of cards, going from a strong position of 2/67 to 8/102.

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strike effectively putting on 60 runs for the last two wickets.

He was joined at the crease by the legendary, immovable John Lovell, and the two put on a 40 run partnership before O’Keefe dismissed Freebody for 45 in the last over to see Dalgety all out for 161.

Dalgety got off to a wonderful start with Aron Rogers (3/40) picking up a wicket off the first ball.

Andrew Bartell and Mike Mesley wasted no time getting settled and quickly had the run rate up to over five an over, with Mesley showing some real class with regular boundaries.

Eddie Hogan brought himself in to the attack and managed to apply some pressure but with runs leaking from the other end an early afternoon looked on the cards.

With the score on 83, Bartell fell to the bowling of Hogan for a solid 26, bringing Berridale skipper Laurence Redmond to the crease.

Mesley fell to some handy bowling from Aron Rogers, putting a scare through the Berridale batting lineup as they found themselves on the edge of a middle order collapse.

O’Keefe joined Redmond at the crease and the mature veteran kept a level head to steady the Berridale innings.

The pair united and calmly knocked off the 41 runs to see Berridale their fourth win of the season and keep their finals hopes alive.

Peak View Jerangle played The Aussie at Nijong and came away with a convincing win.

PVJ won the toss and elected to bat first and looked to be in trouble early, losing two quick wickets after some good bowling from The Aussie openers Toby Haylock and Tim

Wall.

A solid partnership between Luke Johnson (49) and and Justin Locker (40) saw PVJ move the score along to 93 before Johnson was run out.

This triggered a middle order collapse as the Aussie picked up constant wickets with Russ Haylock picking up one for nine off three overs and Toby Haylock finishing with figures of 5/30 off 9 to see PVJ all out for 153 in the 33rd over.

PVJ applied pressure from the opening over with Mitch Clarke picking up a wicket with his second ball of the match.

James Ewart was very economical from the other end and both bowlers picked up consistent wickets with Ewart claiming four wickets for 16 off nine and Clarke finishing on 4/35.

Mitch Hynes offered some resistance with the bat with a solid 38 but was undone by the bowling of Archie Allen.

Craig Bottom took the last wicket with his first ball to see the Aussie all out for 57.

Coffey’s played Jindabyne at Snowy Oval and the match saw Coffey’s captain Nick Moon keep a cool head under pressure and continue his tremendous form with the coin toss.

Moon backed his bowlers and sent Jindabyne out to bat, a decision which paid off as the long, damp outfield made runs hard to come by.

Some very tight bowling from Coffey’s saw the openers blaze through the Jindabyne batting line up, putting them at 4/20.

The game saw the brief return of Tom Williams who bowled well, taking vital early wickets before heading off to prepare for his

engagement party.

Kris Oliver looked to up the run rate with some dominant onside batting, but with wickets falling around him and continued economical bowling, he was eventually out caught for 20 odd by an absolute screamer on the boundary from Luke High.

The Coffey’s bowlers were well backed up by the fielding effort, with Joel Smith running backwards and diving to take the catch of the day and the gazelle Chris Fitzgerald cutting off singles and eliminating twos with his rocket arm.

Genuine fast bowler Locky Schofield cleaned up the tail with figures of four for 16, playing a vital role in keeping Jindabyne to 63.

Jimmy Nichols and Zach Smith opened the batting and looked settled early.

Jindabyne made the bold move of opening with the first class spin bowler Fergus McCosker, a decision which nearly paid off as anything could have happened with the Coffey’s batsmen taking the aerial route to the boundary Jimmy Nichols batted with the confidence of a deep batting line-up behind him, and after getting hungry and thirsty lofted one straight to a fielder and ducked off for a high energy lunch to see him through the rest of the afternoon.

Oliver bowled well, adding several top order wickets to his batting effort and put a scare through the Coffey’s batting lineup.

He was supported well by Jindabyne captain Nick Hind, but Luke High and Chris Fitzgerald consolidated the innings and Fitzgerald brought up the winnings runs with a classy shot down leg side to see Coffey’s finish on 3/65.

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KENNETH JOHN CLEAR 2 January 1926 - 22 January 2016 Late of Calvary Retirement Community, Canberra.

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KEDDIE, Joan Hellen Passed away peacefully on Monday, January 18th 2016 at Cooma Hospital, formerly of Vale St, Cooma.

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Adored grandmother and great grandmother to her five grand children and eight great grand children.

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Riposte Lisa Ashurst Gosh, the grass grows well here.

No wonder everything always looks so lush and green. Okay, the regular rainfall helps as does the temperate climate but seriously, the grass here grows like it’s on steroids or something and you no sooner fight your way through it with the mower and you’re doing it again about a week later and no, that is not an exaggeration.

You can almost watch the stuff growing and while it’s all very nice to have such healthy grass, it’s all very exhausting keeping it mowed and edged and all those other things you do with a lawn. I mean, leave it for a couple of weeks and the chooks and the cat disappear. They’re still there... somewhere...and can manage to find their way up to the house when I call them but it just takes them a bit to find their way out of the jungle that is the grass. I think it’s all the extra rainfall we’ve been having these last few weeks that’s behind the mega growth spurt though.

It’s seventh heaven however for anything that eats grass and excellent stuff for concealing yourself in if you are one of those hopping mouse things, a really big monitor lizard, Wonga pigeon, grass parrot or snake. It’s bad news though if you are a human wading through the sea of thigh-high greenery for whatever reason you would be doing that (because it’s hard going) and really bad news if you run into the snake and

if the snake is not happy about the intrusion you could be in real trouble but so far, so good on the snake front (if you discount the red-bellied black snake hanging out in the chooks’ nesting box).

Anyway, back to the lawnmower and the brushcutter and feeling every muscle in my entire body including the ones I didn’t even know I had! I don’t do the whole ten acres here, just the areas around the house and drive but there’s a fair bit of uphill and down dale involved all the same and while it’s a bit full on, it just has to be one of the best workouts I’ll ever do and once all those newly-discovered muscles stop screaming I actually feel pretty good!

Flexed, toned and all the rest of it. Do it once a week and I should have a summer body to die for...even if it kills me first!!! Dead or alive, I will look hot!

And the lawns will look amazing too.

Meanwhile, I need to get some more line for the brushcutter so I’ve had a little bit of a hiatus from that and figured I could take a break from the lawnmowing as well. Like, why do one without the other, right? But I have been forgetting to get the line.

Bugger. And then we had some more rain followed by some hot sunny days and the grass has sort of grown overnight to almost jungle length again.

I’m losing sight of the chooks again as they vanish into greenery once more and Puss is looking kind of daunted by the whole jungle grass thingy. Does she really want to go there...? Again...?

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Race three in Federation Cup Delegate Pony Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first Race three of the Foundation Cup was sailed last Wednesday in generally light and variable breezes which was a welcome contrast to the squall experienced the week before that flattened the entire fleet requiring the cancellation of that race.

The Foundation Cup consists of a threerace series which is sailed early in January at a time when some members contest Nationals events for their class of boat. It replaces the hotly contested Twilight Series so that those sailors are not disadvantaged. The trophy marks the establishment of the Lake Jindabyne Sailing Club which was originally founded as the Cabramurra Yacht Club in 1957 and moved to the current location in 1968.

Before the intended start the wind was from the northwest and was blowing between five and 10 knots. The race started on time but a general recall was required due to the start boat dragging its anchor.

By the time the race restarted at 18:15 the wind had dropped and the fleet consisting of eight monohulls and a lone Hobie 16 got away in a generally light and shifty breeze.

There were some exciting gusts during the course of the race which allowed for some planing but unfortunately for some sailors, some capsizes also.

Jason Abbott sailed an inspired race and was never overtaken during the full course sailed,

consisting of three triangles and two windward return legs.

Joel van Weel returned for that race and showed what a force he is at the helm of a Laser.

Despite their diligent use of their spinnaker, Phil and Nick could not get in front of Jason who was sailing his full rig Laser.

There were times when Sam Bishop also in a full rig threatened the leaders but until near the end of the race he did not capitalise on his position.

Marty, Ross, Gote and Kerry had some exciting contests in their Laser Radials and some even managed the occasional â&#x20AC;&#x153;swimâ&#x20AC;?. The Hobie 16 was always within touch of the main fleet but was not able to attain sufficient lead to put them in contention.

As the race was ending the wind frustratingly dropped to a zephyr within about 20 metres of the finish line allowing Jason to finish four minutes ahead of Joel, Sam and Phil and Nick who all finished within 30 seconds of each other. Corrected times gave Jason the win followed by Sam, Kerry, Gote, Phil, Ross and Marty who did not finish.

Our thanks as always to John Byrne for celebrating his â&#x20AC;&#x153;21stâ&#x20AC;? birthday acting as starter and to Mark who operated the rescue boat. The next Wednesday race will see the resumption of the Twilight Series.

Photo by John Byrne.

Golden day for Oliver Wood Oliver Wood has won gold in two out of five events in Handicap Competition.

With two firsts, two seconds and one third at the annual January Handicap Competition on Saturday, U/7 Oliver Wood is one very proud little athlete.

70m 1st - U/11 girl Selene Sheen made an excellent time of 13.42 sec (H=7.25s). This secured her first place with this personal best (PB) run.

2nd - Oliver Wood excelled in the 70m, which earned him second place as he crossed the line in 13.85 sec (H=7.45s) when the times were adjusted.

3rd - U/10 Boy Angus Wood with a time 11.74 sec. Angus just edged out his main rival Stephen Davis who was hot on his heels.

100m 1st - The 100m was taken out by another young athlete, U/6 Ashton Jamieson, who recorded 24.50 sec (H=15.74s).

2nd - Oliver Wood was placed second in the 100m with an extremely good performance of 19.50 sec (= 8.44s).

3rd - Selene Sheen ran the 100m in 20.44 sec (H=8.76s), she was able to take third place overall, plus her second PB on the day.

300m 1st - The winner was U/7 girl Jasmine-Rose Stead in the time of 1:40.81sec (H=70s). This was an enormous PB time by 11 seconds.

2nd - Ashton Jamiesonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time in the 300m scored him second place with another courageous

run against older athletes. Clocking 1:28.88 sec, (H=50.32s) (PB).

3rd - Oliver Wood had a PB when coming third overall in the 300m run in 1:20.34 sec (H=34.00s).

Long Jump 1st - Oliver Wood with a PB leap of 2.56m (H= 6.00 m).

2nd - U/14 girl Emma Watkins came second with a PB performance of 3.22m (H=5.00m). This is great jump after her knee injury earlier this season.

3rd - U/8 Cameron Taylor with a PB leap of 2.95m (H=5.24m). Taylor is pushing himself to jump a distance of further than 3m before the end of the season.

Shot put 1st - Oliver Wood achieved another PB over at the shot put. Oliver threw well by heaving the shot out to 4.26m (H=11.50m).

2nd - Angus Wood was just behind his younger brother, on adjusted distance after handicaps were calculated, throwing 5.71m (H=9.82m).

3rd - U/10 Stephen Davis with PB of 6.79m (H=8.40m). Stephen is looking to crack the 7m mark before Southside Regional Champs next month.

Other outstanding performances U/14 Brenna Clayton 300m run of 58.30 sec and 6.45m in the shot put.

Angus Wood managed a 3.21m leap in the long jump.

Normal athletics this week.

rally for 2016

Eight riders took part in the groundwork, jumping, sporting and novelty activities.

Delegate Pony Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first rally for the year was held on Sunday, January 10, with eight riders signed up and still more expected to register.

Ange Kane instructed, showing the riders the different parts of their horses and the differences between individual horses, as well as giving a saddle fitting lesson, and running the riders through some ground work and jumping.

Sinead Cameron also instructed at the meeting, running both sporting and novelty activities. The whole day was greatly enjoyed and each rider learnt something coming into the

new year with Pony Club. Dalgety Gymkhana is on Sunday, April 3 2016, with details on Delegate Pony Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Facebook page. If you do not have Facebook, please make enquiries at one of the next rally days.

A reminder to all young riders that you can sign up for Delegate Pony Club on any of the rally days, which are generally on the first Sunday of the month. Please check the Facebook page to ensure you have the correct day.

Next Rally on Sunday, February 7. Gear check at 9.30am to start at 10am.

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District singles matches contested at Cooma Wednesday bowlers enjoyed fine but cloudy weather with 18 players.

Bas Bolt, Ron Gammon and Paul Cannell had a great battle with Russell Fox, Max Butler and Denis Steinfort for 13 ends for a 10/9 score in favour of Denis and his team when disaster struck in the form of seven shots to Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s team with the latter going on to win 23/18.

Bob Douglass, Roger Danielson and Geoff Venables were gradually outscoring Innes Rees, Ron Wainwright and Kevin Jackson to set up a 25/10 lead.

Innes, Ron and Kevin scored six shots on 19 but could not capitalise and finally went down 16/28. One person who shall be nameless but usually co-operative, was reluctant to hand over the card for the third game despite scoring four shots on end 11. Peter Harris, Mick Mayhew and Renate Winckel were overwhelmed 30/10 by Bill McDonald, Ken Rees and Roulie Steinfort.

District Singles in all three categories were played last weekend at Cooma with the following results.

STATE SINGLES Chris Demczuk defeated Dave Pastro 31/28. Mark Buckley defeated John Barnes 31/12. Chris followed up defeating Daniel Clough 31/18, setting up a Demczuk/Buckley final.

Chris made a good start to lead 8/2 but Mark levelled at 8/8.

Chris had a handy 19/15 lead on 21st end only to watch Mark take the lead on 24 and lead on three occasions and finally 30/28 on 34.

Chris gained the necessary three shots on 35 for the match and District Champion for this season..

STATE RESERVE SINGLES Geoff Venables defeated Ignazio Mondello 31/15, Mat Brown defeated Peter Caldwell 31/19, David Turner defeated Kim Weston 31/16, Steve Seears defeated Peter Marsicano 31/28.

Semi-finals, Geoff Venables defeated Mat Brown 31/23 and David Turner defeated Steve Seears 31/15 for a Venables/Turner final.

With consistent play David set up a very satisfying 16/9 lead by end 13.

At that point Geoff found the line and length and eventually took the lead 23/22 on end 24 and went on to win 31/28.

SENIOR SINGLES This was the big event with 13 contestants seeking the title.

John Ruzic defeated Paul Cannell 31/29, Vic Weston forfeited to Mick Mayhew, Giulio Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Amico defeated Peter Dahl 31/28,Laurie Whitehead defeated Mike Mannile 31/16, Roger Danielson defeated Tony Butler 31.26.

Second round, Mario Frezza defeated John Ruzic 31/14, Giulio Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Amico defeated Mick Mayhew 31/25, Terry Croker defeated Laurie Whitehead 31/30, Roger Danielson

defeated Ron Wainwright 31/30.

Semi-finals, Mario Frezza defeated Giulio Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Amico 31/24 and Terry Croker defeated Roger Danielson 31/21. The final between Mario Frezza and Terry Croker was a real dog fight, with the scores being level on six occasions and the biggest margin four shots and Mario in front 28/26 on end 31. Five shots over the next three ends gave Terry the title 31/28 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a fitting wind up to an interesting weekend of Bowls.

Just one social game with Richard Nichols, Mike Mannile and Margherita Zasso getting an early lead over John Payne, Denis Steinfort and Renate Winckel which they consolidated with two lots of four and went on to win 21/15.

Monaro Shield will commence on Sunday January 31 with Cooma One v Jindabyne , Nimmitabel v Cooma Two and Bombala v Adaminaby.

Cooma One Team is W King and L.Snell, R Winckel and C Meillon, D Russell and O Jebbink.

Cooma Two is M Phillips and D Steinfort, M Butler and H Walker, K Rees and W McDonald.

Pennants will also commence on January 31 with Adaminaby v Cooma Two and Cooma One v Jindabyne.

The Cooma teams are

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Cooma One. P Caldwell, R Russell, T George and M Buckley.

P Marsicano, G Taylor, B Seears and P Schulz. G Venables, T Gray, T Reed and W Lodge.

Cooma Two. M Frezza, I Mondello, C Roberson, and K Weston. J Vincent, J Barnes, M Mannile, and P Cannell, M Mayhew, R Wainwright, R Nichols and G Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Amico.

Results of a raffle recently

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Also a big thank you to all those who helped to run the district singles and of course all the players.

Pictured above and at top, the match between Mark Buckley and John Barnes.

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Lions roar with disappointment Left: Rotary President Neil Brown and Lions President Luke Pope prepare to hit the greens in a nail-biting match.

Right: Mathew Anderson accepting his scholarship from Lions Club President Luke Pope.

Cooma Rotary Club triumphed over the Lions Club in lawn bowls last week.

Coming down to a technicality, according to Lions President Luke Pope, the Rotarians brought home the win, regaining their pride after being defeated by the Lions in the annual tug of war last year.

All in good fun, both clubs sat down for a friendly meal together at the Cooma Bowling Club after the match, a

tradition that started three years ago.

Both Mr Pope and President of the Rotary Club Neil Brown agreed that the camaraderie between the two clubs was very important and they aspire to having more joint activities in the future.

Mr Pope took the opportunity to present a scholarship cheque of $3,500 to Mathew Anderson, a nurse at the Cooma Hospital. Mr Anderson will soon commence his

distance nursing degree through Charles Sturt University.

In applying for the scholarship, Mr Anderson was required to write an essay in which he described his passion for helping people and being part of the local community.

Last year’s recipient of the scholarship was Child and Family Health nurse Sue McPhie.

Women’s bowls Cats set preseason dates for 2016 January 19 the first round of the ladies triples commenced with three games played.

Maureen D’Amico, Leonie Snell and Margherita Zasso played against Mary Phillips, Judy Locker and Mary Obermaier. The match started off fairly even with the score on end five being five shots to Margherita’s team and two shots to Mary’s team.

From then on Margherita’s team dominated the play to win the game 31 shots to 8.

Margaret Power, Julie Upton and Una Roberson were up against the in-form trio of Dawn Russell, Olga Jebbink and Cheryl Meillon who won the match 37 points to 4.

The third game of triples was contested by Wendy King, Renate Winckel and Daphne Buckley against Evelyn Hamilton, Sherry Seears and Lestelle Lodge. Daphne’s team started off strongly leading 12 points to 1 on the eighth end, Lestelles’s team winning the next four ends narrowing the score 6 points to Daphne’s 12. Both teams picked up a further six points each, with Daphne’s team holding on to win the game by 18 points to 12.

One game of consistency was played by Hazel Walker and Mary Murphy. Mary was successful in reaching the required 100 points.

A reminder that there will be no bowls on February 2, due to the greens being closed. On February 9, the District Singles will commence in Cooma. Please check the notice board for the draw. The next round of the triples will be played as soon as the greens/players are available.

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The CCFC Cooma Cats have set a date for preseason training and announced several new key signings for 2016.

Training will commence in Cooma on February 2 and run every Tuesday and Thursday.

The Cats are eager to get the community on board and are encouraging people to get involved with the club.

“Training will commence on Tuesday the 2nd of February at 6pm at the snowy oval. Anyone interested in playing, being part of the club or just looking for some exercise should come down and meet the crew or contact Ross [Henningsen, head coach] or me,” said club president Adam Asanovski.

Preseason will also include a carnival in Bateman’s Bay, a Canberra based AFL 9s competition and the Cats are trying to organise a trial against Harman to be played in Cooma.

The Cats are also excited to announce the signing of

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Henningsen said this is some of the biggest news to come out of 2016 for the Cats and is excited about having the pair on board.

“They thought it would be an exciting year here, which is fantastic.

It speaks volumes for the culture the club has. We’re really generating excitement,” he said.

The Cats also held their inaugural CCFC Cardboard Yacht Regatta at Pine Island, Canberra.

The Melonium Falcon captained by Adam ‘Solo’ Asanovski won the day and

everyone enjoyed a family oriented fun day out.

Ross can be contacted on 040184733 and Adam on 0417241738.

Pictured, the recent fun day organised by the Cats.

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Monaro Billycart Derby 2016 The Monaro Billycart Derby was held with all the aplomb and ceremony of regal pageant last Sunday.

Congratulations to Kurt Wassink, Tony Nassar, everyone else who contributed and all the owner drivers.

There were 24 entries who were classified in age groups. The entrants’ carts were further classified as either

Classic (traditional rope steering), or Age 8-12 Grace Wadland, fastest Modern (steering wheel and steering 31.37s linkage).

Age 18+ Tyson Cradock, fastest Each entrant had four runs.

16.50s The winners in each group were: MODERN CARTS CLASSIC CARTS Age 5-7 Jackson Lee, fastest Age 5-7 Levi Wadland, fastest time 12.66s 40.38s Age 8-10 Max Boole, fastest

Organiser Kurt Wassink was, fittingly, the first cart to go.

Paul Wadland kept fit with Grace and Levi both competing.

time 13.37s Age 11-14 Tallis Swain, fastest time time 12.45s (fastest time of the day) Age 15-18 Kurt Wassink, fastest time 13.34s Age 18+ Ben Morley, fastest time time 14.23s time

Even lawnmowers were converted for the event.

Luckily the coffin didn’t live up to its name on Sunday.

All the prize winners on the podium with organisers Tony Nassar and Kurt Wassink.

Tony Nassar on the megaphone, Tom Brown defending the Classic winner Tyson Craddock, relying on rope power.

RFS’ honour, Maya Ferguson and below, speedster Jackson Below, the defect-notice-bearing police entry, upside Lee, second overall and first in 5-7 years. down for a second time.

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Wednesday January 27, 2016

Cooma Golf Club news

Bombala Golf Club results Saturday was the 18 holes Chicken Run. Scores were close with John Vincent having another win with 37 points from Merv Douch and Ray Crawford 35 points.

Players are finding it hard to hit the 13th green, NTP hasn’t been won for a couple of weeks.

On Sunday a good field turned up for the nine-holes played on the front nine.

Pepper Thompson finally had a win with 23 points from Merv Douch and Cary Elton 20 points.

Last weekend we had a number of players competing in the Tathra Seabreeze Tournament.

Herbie Elliott tied for the B Grade scratch but after being in for some time was not keen to go back out for a playoff, his opponent was of the

same opinion and between them they agreed to toss a coin.

Herbie was unlucky to lose the toss but won the B Grade Handicap. Well done Herbie.

The Chicken Runs for the coming weekend are Saturday 30 January - Nine-holes.

Sunday 31 January - 18-holes.

For those who haven’t had a game yet, time is running out to have a chance to take home a chook.

Opening day is February 7, then we are into the golfing season.

There is a working bee on the sand greens this coming Saturday, January 30 from 8.30am.

Hope to see you on the course.

Bombala bowls news Twilight bowls were played on the 19th, with seven bowlers enjoying the evening.

Organisers were hopeful of even more yesterday as it was Australia Day. Even if you have never bowled before come along and have some fun and meet some new friends.

On Wednesday January 20 social bowls seen H Elliott and Chris X defeated P Jones and J Martin 1910.

The draws for the first four championship games are on the board so please check it to see when you are playing and we encourage you to play your games earlier than the due date if possible.

Next Sunday will be the first round of the Pennant and Monaro Shield games both being played at home, come on down to support our men and women in these games.

On Wednesday Dave Robinson had a fine round of 68 off the stick to record 40 Stableford points, edging out the hot and cold Tony Monday on a count back.

Balls went down to 34 points and were won by Bob Weston, Frank McKnight, Brian Searl and Roy Kerr. There were two eagles on the day with Steve Young eagling the eighth and Dave Robinson the 14th. To cap off his stellar day and celebrate his birthday Dave Robinson won both nearest the pins on nine and 17.

The third round of the Summer Cup on Saturday saw Mal Crockett win A Grade for the second week in a row with 37 points on a count back from

SoberSelfie promotion offers sporting clubs $3000 Good Sports are offering sporting clubs the opportunity to win $3,000 through the #SoberSelfie promotion.

Good Sports is run by the Australian Drug Foundation, which has over 50 years of experience dealing with drug and alcohol related issues.

The organisation aims to see families enjoying sporting clubs and socialising together, as well as providing resources to help clubs tackle issues such as alcohol, mental health, smoking and obesity.

The #SoberSelfie Challenge aims to make it easier for young people to say no to a drink.

Participants can register for a weekend or a fortnight period without alcohol and are encouraged to take photos

of how they’re spending their hangover-free days using the hashtag #SoberSelfie.

Participants can take the challenge at any time during the campaign period; as well as nominate their friends to share the experience.

By taking the weekend or fortnight challenge athletes can get fit and healthy before the 2016 season, support their club’s Good Sports culture and accreditation and give clubs the opportunity to host a different sort of event.

Good Sports project officer Stuart Wood has issued the challenge to local clubs and says it is a great initiative for this time of year.

“It’s a good time to be running this type of of program, after the

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B Grade was won by Steve Wheatley with 39 points from Mike Introna on 38 points and C Grade was won by Ged Mackay with the round of the day, garnering 41 points with Alan Kelly runner up on 34 points.

Balls were won by Tim Bedingfeld, Jim Caldwell, Mal Browne, Marty Gelling and Georg Froeschl.

Mart Gelling won nearest the pin on 11.

Sunday saw Gary Batten turn in his best score for quite a while with 38 points, highlighted by a great seven iron over the trees from 150 metres on 18 to within a metre of the pin, which also won him nearest the pin for two.

festive year,” he said.

“The Australian Drug Foundation addresses alcohol related issues. Good Sports plays a role and individuals can play a role too, in the sporting life or every day life.”

Challenge your club, your team mates or your coach to take the #SoberSelfie and any club that registers 20 or more members to the Challenge goes into the draw to win.

There’s no registration fee, and it isn’t a fundraiser.

The winning club is awarded a $3,000 grant for their sports club You can check if your club is a Good Sports Club by visiting www.goodsports.com.au or by contacting Stuart Wood on 0422496400.

Lorraine McGregor continued her run of good form to take out the third round of The Sisters’ Trophy.

She recorded 21 points last Wednesday, a clear winner.

The runner-up was Pat Davis with 18 points. Balls were won by Lyn Last, 17 points, Marilynne Weston and Rulie Steinfort, both 16 points.

Rulie also had Nearest The Pin on the fourth with a very pleasing second shot.

At this half-way point the competition is wide open with many players in contention.

You only need four great rounds!

What a difference the weather has made to the course and our response to the greener, lush

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conditions.

The players found the going very tough last Saturday and the scores reflect this.

Dorothy Bilbow was the winner of last Saturday’s fourth round of the Summer Cup. She won with 13 points.

Balls were won by Val Leitch and Lyn Last, both 12 points.

Marie-Christine Bilbow had Nearest The Pin on the fourth, second shot.

Coming up: Saturday, January 30 – Summer Cup nine-hole stableford Round five; Wednesday, February 3 – Sisters’ nine-hole stableford See you on the course!

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Gaye Wilson came second with 34 points on a count back from Denis Minehan and Frank McKnight.

Balls were also won by Jenny O’Byrne, Phil Patricks, Lorraine McGregor and Mark Rainsford.

Phil Patricks also collected the prize for nearest the pin on nine.

Competitions over the next week include the third round of the Summer Cup on Saturday with any number of players in contention for the first major trophy of the year, a medley Stableford on Sunday and Wednesday.

In addition Cooma will host the ACT Veterans round on Monday February 1.

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Wednesday January 27, 2016

Local Australia Day awards

Sportspersons of the Year Snowy River Shire Sportsperson of the Year

Ben Hearn Ben is a wonderful asset to the Snowy River and Monaro Shires with his unrivalled volunteer work with local junior and senior cricket. His valuable contribution has ensured that cricket in this area has flourished and continues to be a very well patronised sport in the area. He also has recently joined the local Rocky Plains RFS. He never asks for a thank you and isn’t after the spot light. He just wants to see local people play a sport that he loves and to ensure that it has longevity and long term success.

He also has represented the area as a senior cricketer for the Monaro Rep sides. In the past Ben was president/secretary/treasurer of the Monaro District Cricket Association and at one time filled each of these roles for several seasons to ensure that the competition continued.

Ben has introduced and facilitated the introduction of In2Cricket and Milo Cricket to the area which has seen young boys and girls enjoy and learn the finer details of the game. Ben is a wonderful role model for these children as his dedication to the sport and the wish for children to enjoy this sport sees him move all around the area most weekends as well as afternoons during the summer months.

“I really enjoy watching the kids come through, and going from first picking up a bat to really improving and getting the hang of it,” says Ben. “There are some kids I remember helping first start

out when they were eight or nine, and they are now playing senior cricket with me. I get a real kick out of that.”

Without the contribution that Ben has made in the last 10 years there was every chance that the MDCA would have folded. It was Ben’s passion and drive along with his dedication to the game that saw him take on the roles of three people to keep cricket on the Monaro going. He has sought sponsorship from local business to ensure that the representative cricket sides are in full uniform, something that was lacking in the past. This has made other areas aware of the commitment and pride that the MDCA has when representing this area.

Ben has proudly represented his area during several seasons of representative cricket. He is a proud ambassador for the area and plays with dignity and aplomb that all players aspire to be like.

Ben was recently a finalist for the NSW Volunteer of the Year 2015. To which Ben said ”All very humbling. I do what I do for selfish reasons - I get a kick out of watching the kids improve and seeing them develop a passion for the game is what it’s all about. No other sport can give as many life lessons than the game of cricket. Not too many bad eggs play cricket”.

His passion also enabled the Berridale MiloCricket sides of 2012 and 2014 to attend a game at the SCG and the children were invited to play on the SCG during the lunch break. It can be said that Ben loved the experience as much as his young charges.

Above: Ben Hearn with SRS Mayor John Cahill.

Bottom left: Junior sportsperson of the year Carson Barrett with CoomaMonaro Australia Day Ambassador Vanessa Grimm.

Below: Jason Kelly with Vanessa Grimm.

Cooma-Monaro Shire Young Sportsperson Of The Year Carson Barrett Carson is a Year 10 student at St Patricks Parish School.

Aside from being selected as Sporting House Captain, he is also the Under 16s Captain of the Cooma Colts Rugby League Team.

Carson was also selected for the Canberra Region’s Under 16s Development squad and has been playing representative games in Wagga, Junee, Wollongong and Muswellbrook.

His unselfish, considerate and supportive behaviour towards others is a great inspiration to his peers and a credit to himself and to his home town of Cooma.

Sportsperson Of The Year Jason Kelly Jason is currently the President of the Cooma Stallions RLFC, head coach of the

Group 16 senior Rep Team, head coach of the Rovers RLFC junior development squad, head coach of the Southern Stingrays u18s Rep side and head coach of the Red Energy High Performance Squad.

During his playing career, he was a member of the Stallions Rugby League Team that won the Grand Final in 1994. He later went on

to play for the South Sydney Rabbitohs. He now spends a great deal of his time passing on his knowledge and experience to younger players, training some to regional and state levels of representation.

His on-going motivation to ‘give back’ to the sport and its participants is to be commended.

“It was a surprise, it’s nice when people recognise what you’re putting back in to the community,” he said.

“I enjoy coaching kids and helping them improve. You don’t expect anything like this but it’s nice.”

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Freimanis closer to place in State scooter championships

Dane Freimanis from Cooma is on his way to securing a spot in the Australian Scooter Association NSW Championships after coming second in the qualifying round at Monster Skate Park.

The format of the competition sees athletes awarded points during the qualifying rounds with the best three rounds counting towards their final score.

The competitors with the best total scores will qualify for the NSW Championships and Dane is in good stead having earned 25 points at Monster.

Due to his age, Dane missed the cut off for the U/16 division by a

matter of months making him the youngest rider in the open division.

Unfazed, he performed outstandingly and managed to impress the judges and spectators alike.

“The ride was amazing. It was out of sight,” said proud mum, Margaret.

“The owners of Korrupt Skate Park were there and they saw him and they said they want to sponsor him.”

Dane visited Korrupt Skate Park on his way home from Monster and met the owners who joined Scooter Hut by signing on as his co-sponsors.

The points for coming second combined with the sponsorship has Dane feeling confident heading in to

his next event.

“It’s good, coming second at Monster,” he said.

“It’s taken a lot of pressure off.”

Being from Cooma, Dane is at a slight disadvantage to riders in the city who spend all their time at the big skate parks.

As one of the top ranked competitors in 2016 already, he is not letting this fact bother him as he looks towards his next event.

From here, Dane will head to Slam Factory on February 13 then back to Korrupt two weeks later, where he is hoping to rack up enough competition points to qualify for the State Championships.

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on the Monaro

About 400 people turned out to watch the Monaro Billy Cart derby at the showground on Sunday.

It was a great day for the family, with the smell of burning rubber, occasional stacks and lots of fun.

Pictured above, Ben Morley on two wheels for the RFS, the Wall brothers tandem cart and Lochy Corbett as cool as...

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