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WEDNESDAY May 27, 2015

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Work on Lions Park

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Officially opened

Extensions to the Sir William Hudson Memorial centre were officially opened last Saturday as part of the centre’s open day. Management board member

Max Povey and former administrator, Kay Fasch officiated at the opening. Chairman of the board, Winston Phillips OAM paid tribute to all those who assisted

with the work at the centre and all who helped raise the $7million which paid for the extensions. On behalf of the local ministers fraternal, Capt Louise Nicholson

presented the centre with a new bible, which was accepted on behalf of the residents by Michael Egan.

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This winter, get the guide During winter our mountain villages grow exponentially as tens of thousands of people descend on the Kosciuszko Ranges to work and play. We love our home, and we hope our visitors do too. That’s why Snowy River Shire Council produces the Little Black Book. It’s a survival guide linking residents, winter staff and visitors to helpful

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information, local resources and support services. This year, The Little Black Book is partnering with the JindyGuide app. The JindyGuide is an independent community initiative, which links you quickly to food, accommodation, shopping, transport, events and more in our area. Together, the Little Black Book and JindyGuide provide access to all the information you need at the click of a button. Download the JindyGuide app for free from Google Play or the iTunes Store, or visit www.jindyguide. com. From there, you can access the 2015 Little Black Book. Or visit www.snowyblackbook. com. “I encourage local businesses to ensure staff are aware of these resources, and ask that they help the Council promote them through staff training and human resource initiatives that integrate visiting workers into the community during their stay. Download the PDF for your staff or advise them to visit the website or download the app. The guides are also useful for all residents. Take a look.� said Joe Vescio, Snowy River Shire Council General Manager. Council encourages local business and support agencies to update their information on these sites prior to winter by emailing LittleBlackBook@ snowyriver.nsw.gov.au or takeaway taa after 10pm) 10pm visit www.jindyguide.com.

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Cooma Lions meet at Lions Park to discuss the draft Master Plan including a leash free dog park,from left John Browne, Vincent Keppler, Bob Weston, Russell Fox, Sheryl Keppler, Bob Nichols, Jeanette Nassar, John Britton, Luke Pope, Chris Reeks. Dog park consultant in foreground. Following an initial meeting with Cooma Monaro Shire Council and Cooma Lions Club on April 30, DSB Landscape Architects prepared a draft Master Plan for the upgrade of Lions Park, Mittagang Road, Cooma which they presented at a meeting with the Council and the Lions Club recently. Council and the Lions Club envisage the upgraded Lions Park as a great future resource for the town, a tourist attraction and as one component of projects designed to link the town to the Murrumbidgee River. Components of the draft Master Plan include a leash free dog park, an adventure playground to be implemented in the pine plantation area, children’s playground, open grass picnic areas, an expanded car park that also caters for caravan parking, upgrading of the existing BMX track, enhancement of the existing waterway, and an upgrade of existing pathways to become multiuse walking tracks. Eleven members of Cooma Lions Club met on site on Tuesday May

19 to review the plan. Based on the current plan, the Lions Club is evaluating addition of a viewing platform for the BMX track, adding a maze to be located in the pine plantation, an arboretum, adding an attractive “entry� feature for the open grass picnic area near the entrance, and landscaping of the sloping area at the north-east end of the park for future multi-use as an amphitheatre and for the launch site of a flying fox. The Lions Club also reviewed the site in terms of components of the plan that the Club workforce can start on as soon as possible, including the walking track and the leash free dog park. Council will consolidate the Lions comments with their own as feedback to DSB, who will incorporate the comments into a final project master plan. Further steps in the planning and design process include submission and evaluation of options for the adventure playground, community consultation and preparation of final plans.

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Roads and Maritime Services advise motorists of changed traffic conditions on the Monaro Highway at Nimmitabel next week for essential maintenance. Work will take place between Monday 25 May and Friday 29 May to repair the road surface between Monaro and Clarke streets to improve safety for motorists and reduce future maintenance costs. One lane will be closed between 8am and 4.30pm and traffic control and a reduced speed limit of 40km/h will be in place for the safety of

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Lambie Street’s new bridge a true local project The brand new walking bridge in Lambie Street is now open to the public. At an opening ceremony on Monday, Deputy Mayor Rogan Corbett said that the bridge is a great addition to what is an important street to Cooma. With the timber sourced from the old McLaughlin bridge and the metal provided by Cooma’s Allanspach Steel, the project is very much a local one. “The bridge has been entirely built by the Cooma Monaro Shire staff who have done an excellent job,” said Deputy Mayor Corbett. “The

design was done by Arthur and Mia, and we were very lucky to have a grader driver who also happens to be a carpenter.” Deputy Mayor Corbett said that the he believed the bridge would become a credit not only to Lambie Street but also to the town, with hopes that it will be used for many local wedding photos in years to come. Pictured, Cooma’s Deputy Mayor Rogan Corbett and the council construction team of the new Lambie Street walking bridge.

Bombala man charged for possession of firearms Gregory Ian Weatherby appeared in Cooma Court last Tuesday facing eight different charges after he was arrested for an incident in Creewah on May 18. About 5.15pm, police from Monaro Local Area Command responded to reports of a loud argument and several shots allegedly fired, at a property on Narrowness Road. Police secured the area and requested the assistance of specialist police to attend. About 8.30pm, a 47-year-old man was seen to leave the property in a vehicle. A short time later, police stopped the vehicle and placed the man, Weatherby, under arrest. As he was being arrested, a pit bull terrier in Weatherby’s vehicle attacked police. Officers were forced to discharge their firearms to defend themselves from the animal. The dog is not believed to be injured and ran off into the bush. A search of the man and the vehicle allegedly located a Birmingham Small Arms brand .177 calibre air rifle, ammunition, a hunting knife and other items. A further search of the property also allegedly located a .338 Winchester Magnum Ruger brand long rifle. The man was taken to Cooma Police Station and charged with eight offences:

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More poplars removed Six more Berridale poplar trees from in front of properties 80 – 94 Jindabyne Road have now been removed. This completes phase two of the Poplar Removal process and allows space and opportunity for the regeneration process to commence. The next step is to construct a footpath that joins Poplar Street to the Highdale Shopping Centre Car Park and the planting of shrubs and bushes where the six trees once stood. Snowy River Shire Council has captured some photographs of potential shrubs/bushes from local residents’ properties and the Berridale Landscape Master Plan, which provide a variety of shape, colour and size to the landscape. However,

it is the community’s thoughts that will drive the final decision and planting sequence. Councils Manager of Operations will be speaking with property owners on Jindabyne Road and local committees to seek their feedback, and all residents are invited to view and provide an opinion on the shrubs/ bushes that have been proposed via Councils web page, by contacting the Council’s Manager Operations on Ph 6451 1195 or email records@ s n o w y r i v e r. n s w. g o v. au subject: Berridale Poplars. All feedback is valued and will be included in the planning of the next phase of the project. Council will continue working with the community towards an attractive landscape that

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Good luck from physios This week Cooma will host another dancing spectacular, Strictly Musical. Dancing is a fun and social form of exercise. Like all sports, dancing does come with a risk of injury due to the high speed of movements and the range of body movements. The team at Snowy Mountains Physiotherapy have been helping local dancers for many years by providing screening assessments for young dancers and attending classes to prescribe home exercises for dancers to help strengthen their muscles. The directors at Snowy Mountains Physiotherapy were pleased to donate $500 of physiotherapy services to the dancers of Strictly Musical. “This is such a great fundraiser for the area. “The MCCR do such a great job for the local community, we wanted to help in anyway we could. We are in a great position to help these local dancers stay in peak condition for the performances, and recover from aches

and pains after the event� explained Renee Pirozzi, director at Snowy Mountains Physiotherapy. “The risk of injury is always higher when people are learning a new skill. Two of our physios in Cooma and Jindabyne have been dancing from a young age, so we have a good understanding of the physical demands it places on your whole body.� For more information on the services we provide please visit our website www.snowymountainsphysio.com/ services or contact Renee on 6452 4203. Snowy Mountains Physiotherapy wishes all the dancers and teachers best wishes for the upcoming Strictly Musical performances. Congratulations to the MCCR for another fantastic fundraiser that will benefit the local community.

Workshop for young dancers Dancers! If you are aged between 12 and 18 years you have a chance to improve your skills and performance with one of Australia’s top choreographers and dancers. Zac Brazenas, choreographer for Britney Spears, has performed with Kylie Minogue, Celine Dion and J Lo and will be in Jindabyne for one day sharing his knowledge and talent with our young performers. The Tim Draxl Performing Arts Fund will present the one day workshop at Jindabyne Central School on Saturday

June 20. The cost is $20 and includes lunch. Registration forms are available at local dance schools now. Places are filling fast so avoid disappointment and apply as soon as possible. All details of the workshop are on the application form. Limited spaces are available for dancers aged 10 and 11 to attend as spectators from 1 till 3pm. If interested please contact Meghan Quinn on 64511506.

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Leanne Schofield and Heath Woolley are ready to go for this weekend’s MCCR Strictly Musical performances. Snowy Hydro is getting behind the Monaro Committee for Cancer Research (MCCR) Strictly Musical Fundraiser as both enthusiastic participant and donor. Two of our dedicated employees Community Relations Manager, Heath Woolley and Leanne Schofield from our Contracts team have been tirelessly practicing their Strictly Musical dance routines and their efforts have raised $1750 so far. To support Heath, Leanne and the MCCR, Snowy Hydro has matched dollar for dollar the money raised. That, along with a $1500 event sponsorship and ticket purchases takes Snowy Hydro’s contribution to the MCCR to more than $4400.

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Snowy Hydro CEO Paul Broad said: “Strictly Musical is a fantastic initiative that not only supports lifesaving cancer research but brings the Cooma community together for a laugh, a night out and some truly local entertainment. “It’s one of the social and community highlights of the year and I am pleased Snowy Hydro and its employees get behind the MCCR and its important work each year. It’s a credit to the region, and to Heath and Leanne, and I’m looking forward to a great night out this weekend.� With tickets sold out for all three performance nights, this will be an event to remember. Snowy Hydro’s wishes the MCCR and all participants every success for a fantastic event.

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HUGE DEMO CLEARANCE Cor and Maryanne van Leeuwen at the Netherlands memorial. On May 24, Cor and Maryanne Van Leeuwen and Winston Phillips OAM attended the 70th Remembrance Day of the Kingdom of the Netherlands at Field Marshall Sir Thomas Blamey Square, Russell ACT. The Ambassador for the Netherlands, Her Excellency, Mrs Annemieke Ruigrok gave a very moving address to the large assembly of invited dignitaries, Netherlands expatriates, current and former serving members of the Netherlands Defence Force and the Australian Defence Force.

The Netherlands Remembrance Day marks the Anniversary of The Liberation of Holland from Nazi tyranny in 1945. Representatives from most of the Second World War Allied Nations laid wreaths at the Netherlands Memorial and this was followed with wreaths laid by various service organisations and individuals. Cor and Winston laid a wreath on behalf of the Cooma Ex-Services Club. The Ceremony was followed by a reception at the Ambassador’s Residence, Red Hill, Canberra.

Attune Hearing expanding to Cooma Sarah Light, Senior Audiologist, is the face behind the state of the art Attune Hearing Canberra clinic. After seeing the need for an improved standard of hearing services and the need for a collaborative approach with the local General Practitioners, Sarah will be expanding her services to include the Cooma region. Sarah is delighted to be introducing her services to patients within this region, and will be working at the Bombala Street Surgery on a fortnightly basis. All aspects of Attune Hearing’s services are supervised and reviewed by ear, nose and throat surgeons. Sarah will work closely alongside the local GPs to ensure that patients receive the highest level of hearing care. Services offered will be hearing assessments for adults and children (aged 5 years and over), tinnitus assessment and management, hearing aid fitting and rehabilitation programs, free hearing services for eligible pension and DVA card holders, identification/evaluation of cochlear implant candidates and custom ear plugs. All other complex hearing services, which include cochlear implant/Baha full assessments, central auditory processing disorder assessment, vestibular (balance) assessment, and auditory brainstem response testing will be carried out at the Canberra facility. Patients attending with a GP referral are eligible for Medicare rebate rates on most services.

Sarah has regularly been responsible for setting up educational events for the local GPs in the ACT and Goulburn regions, nurse education, grand round presentations for the ANU rural medical students, workshops for various community bodies and the notable Sights and Sound Charity Gala ($11,000 proceeds donated to the Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children). Sarah is currently involved in the organisation of the Shared Voices breakfast at Parliament House on August 18, aimed at significantly promoting education and awareness on hearing impairment. She has acted as a supervisor for both audiology and medical students in her clinical work. Sarah continues to be involved in providing educational and training workshops for various health professionals and community organisations in Canberra, as well as writing various articles focused on hearing health topics. She continues to develop stong referral pathways by working closely with local Canberra and Queanbeyan GPs and ENTs. She is delighted to have the opportunity to work alongside the local Cooma General Practitioners, and is looking forward to providing the best possible care and outcomes for all patients. For further enquiries please contact the Canberra clinic on (02) 6133 7500, or drop into the Bombala Street Surgery for information on future clinic visiting dates.

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We have received a good response for the information sessions we will be holding regarding Council’s Fit for the Future submission to the State Government. The Independent Local Government Review Panel recommendations for Snowy River Shire Council (SRSC) are to be either a Council in the South East Joint Organisation or to potentially merge with Bombala/Cooma-Monaro Councils. The option to potentially merge with Cooma Monaro and Bombala Shire Council would result in Snowy River Shire Council ceasing to exist in its current form. However, being a member of a joint organisation will provide us with the ability to maintain our identity but also participate in a forum where local councils and the NSW State Government can work together to deliver regional priorities. We do not have the option to do nothing in this process. If we do not respond, then the independent panel appointed by the State Government will make a recommendation to the NSW Premier without any Council involvement or voice from the SRSC community. If you haven’t already, we ask that you RSVP for the forum you would like to attend by close of business today. This will give Council the opportunity to prepare and cater for the amount of guests attending the sessions. If you’re not able to email Council, please contact our Front Counter Staff on PH 6451 1195. The information sessions will be held at the following Town Halls with the exception of Dalgety (* see below): Berridale: Saturday 30 May Adaminaby: Monday 1 June Jindabyne: Tuesday 2 June Dalgety: Wednesday 3 Jun

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The aftermath of the earthquake. On ANZAC day April 25, local Mick and Jenny Sullivan, were leading a small group of Aussies on a two and a half week trek in the Manaslu area of Nepal. The trek had gone well up until mid day. Once they arrived at the lodge in the small village of Prok the earthquake struck. They were standing in the courtyard of the lodge when the ground started to shake violently. A retaining wall in the upper garden of the lodge collapsed. Huge boulders were tumbling down the mountain side at great speed. They would have been in a very dangerous situation had the quake been 15min earlier, while on a narrow trail amongst conglomerate slopes. Mick and Jenny have described their experiences: “Most of the homes in the village sustained damage. The locals use a dry stone walling technique that is not secure in earthquakes, there is no mortar and the stones they use tend to be uneven and not squared off. We were only 41 km from the epicentre. The saving grace was that it was Spring and the majority of villagers were out planting or harvesting in the fields, had it of been midnight, then the casualties would have been many fold. The villagers spent the next seven days camping in the fields as they were too afraid of returning to their homes, some did not have a home to return to. Nobody was killed in this village as far as we could ascertain. Other villages did not fare so well and there was massive destruction up and down the valley, some homes were literally a pile of stones. “On April 28, the route up the valley was reconnoitred to make sure it was safe for the rest of the group. We had a difficult time going up along the usual trail, much of it was obliterated by landslides. On the return scouting, we found a higher route to be safe and so the rest of the group used this to ascend to the the village of Namrung (2630m). In this village we got the news that we did not want to hear, it was a disaster right across the country. “On April 29 we continued up to a big village called Lho (3030m) where there were some timber, rather than stone lodges. It only takes one earthquake experience to quickly alter ones accommodation preference for single story timber dwellings. It was not possible to go higher as the trail was cut and the snow too deep on the Larkya La pass, down the valley was a catastrophe with some villages totally obliterated & the trail impassable. “After a couple of days, some action started to happen and a big Russian built cargo chopper began shuttling out the trekking crews. We got some of our group on the second, and the rest

Trekkers awaiting evacuation. Below, a makeshift camp.

on the third chopper (about 25 per chopper), this was now May 2, a week after the first earthquake. The older Russian pilot of the chopper made it clear that he would take people and not baggage. We had to leave our duffel bags behind along with our guide who would have to co-ordinate the portering of the bags once the trails were navigable. “Upon return to Kathmandu, we discovered a destroyed city. There was a lot of death & destruction. “Five of the seven UNESCO World Heritage sites in the valley are in ruins. Very sad for the Nepalese as tourism is key to their economy. “The Nepalese are a tough people that have suffered before through droughts, floods and landslides. But they certainly could do with some help. The events we witnessed in Nepal and our long love for the country and its people, have inspired us to directly assist some remote villages. We have set up a program to repair or develop essential infrastructure in the forgotten small villages that are off the trekking trails and away from the political vision. www.chuffed.org/project/7724/ or www. smoothadventures.com Please have a look at our sites for more information. Our aim is to see some long term support is available after the current emergency aid dries up. There have been 150 aftershocks up to May 12, so the damage has not finished yet.� Both Mick and Jenny have worked as trek leaders in Nepal from the early 1980’s, and now take small groups back on a “not for profit� basis to raise money for Nepal charities, such as the Tilganga Eye Hospital in Kathmandu.

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Raising awareness for Fire station open day mental health Cooma’s Schizophrenia Fellowship Recovery Service held a morning tea for the Schizophrenia Awareness Week last Wednesday. The Personal Helpers and Mentors Program has been running out of Cooma since October 2013. They are located in the building at the back of the Woolworths car park. Team Leader Lisa Gibb said that the main aim of the morning tea was to remove some of stigma around the condition of schizophrenia. “There are relatively high number of people with schizophrenia who are able to function quite well,” she says, “There is a misconception that people with schizophrenia are dangerous, but in fact they are more likely to be the victims of violence than the perpetrators.” Lisa says that because of the stigma, people often ignore the symptoms and can unfortunately become quite unwell before seeking help. The Recovery Service is not only limited to schizophrenia, they deal with all types of mental health conditions. Lisa’s team, which is in partnership with Bega, focuses on personal recovery rather than clinical recovery. This involves assisting people with things such as nutrition, housing, socialising and managing relationships. “Prevention is always better than trying to cure, and part of what we do here is facilitate access to psychiatrists,” says Recovery Support Worker Hayley Williams. The Cooma Recovery Service has a new worker joining their team this week, which will allow room to grow in terms of their client capacity. At the moment, the service has about 50 clients in the local area.

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Firefighters are encouraging people to visit Cooma Fire Station for the Fire & Rescue NSW (FRNSW) annual Open Day on Saturday, May 30. Cooma Fire Station will be open from 10am to 2pm and families are encouraged to come along and meet their local firefighters and learn more about fire prevention. A range of free activities will be on offer, including firefighting demonstrations, station tours and fire safety presentations. Firefighters will also be able to provide advice on installing smoke alarms, changing smoke alarm batteries and preparing a home fire escape plan. Children will be able to see fire engines and firefighting equipment up close, which is always one of the highlights of this much-anticipated day. Station Commander Chris Reeks said: “With winter approaching, Open Day is a timely opportunity to talk to the experts about home fire safety. Winter is the worst time of the year for home fires, with 60 per cent of all house fires occurring in the cooler months of May to September.” Station Commander Reeks added that the joint FRNSW/GIO online home fire safety audit was one of the best ways of assessing home fire awareness and identifying the risks throughout the home. Go to http:// www.homefiresafetyaudit.com.au/ to see how your home rates.

“Head over to Cooma Fire Station on Open Day and talk to our firefighters face-to-face about simple safety tips you can use to ensure you and your family escape a fire quickly and safely,” Station Commander Reeks said.

Winter fire safety Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters at Cooma Fire Station are warning local residents they could be faced with the hefty repair bill if they are complacent about home fire safety this winter. “Winter is the worst time of the year for home fires, with more than 60 percent occurring between the cooler months of May and September, Cooma station Commander Captain Chris Reeks said. “Firefighters see the devastating personal cost these fires can have on residents and the community, not only physically and emotionally, but there are also considerable financial costs if you have to make repairs to your home as the results of fire. “FRNSW principal partner, GIO, has revealed the average insurance claim for a fire n the home in NSW is nearly $46,000. This equates to more than $4.6million/month during winter – a massive cost to the NSW community. “A lot of people seem to adopt the ‘it won’t happen to me’ attitude. The fact is, it can” Capt Reeks said.

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Getting tuned up for Cooma’s music comp BOMBALA COUNCIL GENERAL MANAGER: Ms Ngaire McCrindle At the Council meeting held on Monday 25 May, it was resolved to place our Community Strategic Plan, Delivery Program, Operational Plan and our Resourcing Strategy on public display for 28 days. Copies of these documents are available on our website, at the Council Chambers, Bombala Library at the offices of the Delegate Progress Association and at the Cathcart Store. Submissions on these documents can be made up to close of business on Wednesday 24 June, 2015. As readers would be aware Council has been working through the Fit for the Future process. We now have the information from KPMG on the merged business case for Snowy River, Cooma Monaro and Bombala council areas. We have also received the report on shared services between the three shires. Both these documents are now on our website and Council encourages the community to closely read them. As part of the process, Council is calling a public meeting to outline and discuss the proposals contained in both the above documents. The meeting will be held on 10 June, at 7.30 pm at the RSL auditorium Maybe Street Bombala. All community members are encouraged to attend.

We’re getting very excited about our tenth annual Cooma Music Competition. This year’s Competition will be held at St Pauls Anglican Parish Hall, 136 Commissioner Street Cooma on Sunday 21st June. The Cooma Music Competition will be a chance for musicians of all ages, styles and abilities to showcase their musical talents for trophies and prizes. All are welcome: solos, groups, instrumentalists and singers. Although Cooma School of Music (CSM) organizes this event every year, entry is open to all not just students of CSM. Past Cooma Music Competition CompetitorsWhere are they now? Cooma School of Music, now celebrating its thirty-first year, has through this annual Cooma Music Competition given participating musicians encouragement and direction in their music studies. We feel that it has, in a small but tangible way, been a positive influence on their future music careers. These are some of the hundreds of musicians that have participated in the Cooma Music Competition over the last nine years.

• Luke Tierney studied classical guitar and graduated from ANU School of Music with a Bachelor of Music Degree (BMus) , was head of the guitar department at Cranbrook School, Sydney, and now works as deputy director at the Wollongong Conservatorium of Music. • Ned McPhie graduated with a (BMus) from the Australian Insitute of Music (AIM) and then went on to complete a Post Graduate Diploma in Screen Music at the Australian Film, Television and Radio School (AFTRS). Ned is currently working as a film music composer. He also performs regularly as a solo guitarist and in his folk-punk acoustic band “The Bottlersâ€?. • Matthew Ventura is studying bassoon & flute at the ANU School of Music. He is a Wesley Music Scholar, member of the Canberra S y m p h o n y Orchestra and soloist for the Canberra Youth Orchestra. • Emma Ventura, still at school, is teaching violin, viola and piano at Cooma School of

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Music. • Daniel Morassutti is now a drum teacher & professional drummer. • John Sutton, flautist, composer and teacher, graduated with BMus(Hon) from Melbourne Conservatorium of Music in 2013. • Brodie Nossiter (Alias Brodie Buttons) studied music at the Southern Cross University. He now plays extensively in a folk music band “The Button Collectiveâ€?. • Steve Nossiter (Brodie’s Dad) quit working as an electrician to study music at SAE Institute at Byron Bay and now works as a composer of film and ambient music. • Viki Parsons is a flute and vocal teacher. She graduated from the Australian Institute of Music and has just completed post graduate studies at the University of Sydney.

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Wednesday May 27, 2015

Keith Montague – A lifetime of opportunity a concrete arch dam, two tunnels, two large caverns and three vertical shafts 1200’ deep, blasted from the bottom upwards. Keith and the workforce were doing 10 hour days, making daylight during winter a rarity for them. “It was amazing to experience the level of co-operation between the Civil Contractors and SMA workforce both committed to complete the project on schedule,� says Keith, “It was a very dangerous worksite for all concerned. There was intense political pressure from the States, and much was learned before progressing to Tumut 2 underground construction.� It was following the completion of Tumut 1 power station when Keith was given the opportunity to travel abroad for in-service training. The ninemonth working period took him to South Africa, Italy, England, France, Holland and Switzerland to experience and learn from the various hydropower developments taking place in these countries. Being his first overseas trip, Keith felt that the experience made him more confident in his ability to face challenging situations and to appreciate the importance of learning and adapting ideas from others. He also knew that this trip was invaluable to his career. “There is no doubt whatever in my mind that as a result of the experience I was later able to make significant contributions to the work I was engaged on with the SMA.� All the while, Keith’s understanding wife Vel kept the home fire burning for their three children during the harsh Cabramurra winter. The lifestyle and living conditions of those working for the SMA was certainly unique, with the members of isolated communities becoming more like family. “With very poor radio reception in Cabramurra and no TV available, all entertainment was centred on ‘self help’ arrangements,� says Keith, “Skiing, swimming in the hot pool in winter at Yarrangobilly or 3 Mile dam in summer, dances, fancy dress balls, tennis and badminton fostered friendships which have endured over almost 60 years.� Another significant moment in Keith’s time at SMA was his being chosen to organise the visit of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip in 1963. The Commissioner of the SMA, Sir William Hudson, personally appointed Keith as organiser of the visit. He told Keith that he thought the job should go to an engineer because of the strict ssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss attention to detail necessary for the task. The tour involved a great deal of planning, with the meticulous itinerary set out to the minute.

becoming a Professional Engineer at the age of 29. Having worked as an electrical engineer Studying and working as an electrical for the Snowy Mountains Authority (SMA) for tradesman and later an electrical draftsman 36 years, Keith Montague is a well-known for several years in Victoria, Keith married his member of our community. sweetheart, Vel, in 1947 when he was 24. His kindness, generosity and genuine After their first daughter was born, Keith interest in people are the reason for his many was promoted to Assistant Engineer working friendships across the region. at a paper mill in Gippsland. However this did As a reference for this article, I had the not last long with a recession hitting in 1952. privilege of reading Keith’s autobiographical Rather than take a step back in the company notes, which he has put together for his Keith decided to resign, continue to study and family. Upon reading these, I can assure you find another job. A ballsy move for a man with that this man’s heart is certainly matched by a wife and young daughter to support, but in his brain. the end it paid off. Keith Montague was born in Malvern, Despite not yet being qualified, Keith Victoria on December 9, 1923. The youngest applied for an engineer position at the of nine children, he was doted on by his older SMA. He was hoping to negotiate siblings and had a very happy childhood. an Assistant Engineer role with His school days in Malvern and later Upwey, the opportunity to be promoted Victoria were enjoyable and Keith was a to Engineer once qualified. In the diligent student. However, boys will be boys interview, Keith was told that he did and Keith and his friends did get up to their not have quite what they wanted. fair share of mischief. In response, Keith replied “Maybe I Due to their limited finances, Keith’s parents haven’t got what you want, but I am could only afford to send their children to accustomed to adapting myself to school up until the age of 14. However the conditions I find myself in,� before ambitious from a young age, Keith was keen walking towards the door. Luckily to stay in school for as long as possible. He for Keith, the interviewer found this picked up a paper route in order to pay for his amusing, called him back and agreed own books and uniform. to hire him as a draftsman with the It wasn’t long before Keith realised that promise of promotion to Electrical he wanted to be an engineer, so he asked a Engineer, which is exactly what he did. retired friend and mentor he had met on his So began Keith’s 36-year career with paper run for help in finding a job. Getting the SMA and what he describes as a him an interview, Keith started work as an “life changing experience�. From the apprentice electrical fitter at an engineering drawing office in Sydney, to power stations at workshop at the age of 16. It would take Guthega, Cabramurra and Khancoban, head Keith 13 years of study, mostly at night office in Cooma and even overseas, Keith schools, before he would achieve his goal of says that in addition to the wide variety of work, one of the most enjoyable parts of the job was the people he had the opportunity to work with. The large SMA team was made up of many European migrants. “Very frequently in any group of five, I would find myself to be the only Australian born person among these men,� recalls Keith, “However the rapport between workers and engineer was enormously valued and some have become lifelong friends.� The construction of the Guthega ‡ 352)(66,21$/ *5220,1* 6(59,&( project, in Keith’s opinion, is one of the ‡ )25 $// %5(('6 2) '2*6 &$76 )855< 3(76 greatest achievements of the SMA. ‡ 0,&52&+,33,1* $7 ',6&2817(' 5$7(6 Although it is the smallest station ‡ 1$,/ &/,33,1* :$/. ,16 :(/&20( in the Scheme, to have been built ‡ :250 )/($ 75($70(176 from scratch in only five years was remarkable considering the remoteness and the difficult construction conditions. Tumut 1 construction was very FOR APPOINTMENTS (02) 6452 6399 different, with French Civil Engineering Contractors engaged on the project, WWW.COOMAPETSHOP.COM.AU

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To Keith’s credit, it was a great success and was enjoyed by the royal couple and the many people of the Monaro and families working on the Scheme. VIPs often visited the Scheme and on one occasion, Keith recalls a young mechanical tradesman looking over the shoulder of a visiting Australian Governor who was sketching the work site. “Geez mate,� said the tradesman, “You’re not a bad bloody drawer!� It was this sense of humour and affability that Keith enjoyed in the people he worked with during his years at the SMA. Particularly when it was contrasted with the stiff upper lips of some of the visiting VIPs, such as a Chief Justice who Keith was once leading through a narrow, winding passageway. Keith turned to the judge and said, “This is a bit like a rabbit warren,� to which his Honour replied, “I wouldn’t know, I have never been in one.� Later transferring to the permanent position of Electrical Plant Engineer with the Manning Force, his role was to oversee the long-term electrical maintenance of the Snowy Scheme. Keith eventually became Senior Executive Engineer Electrical and Mechanical in Cooma. It was in this role towards the end of his career that he prepared the initial 30 year plan for rehabilitation and upgrading of the aging Snowy installations, which was approved to proceed by Senator Cook. It is a source of personal satisfaction for Keith that the work is continuing to this day and beyond, being improved in its concept and by the application of latest technology. Retiring from SMA in 1989 at the then compulsory age of 65, Keith felt enjoyment in having had such an opportunity to contribute to building of the Snowy Scheme. He enjoyed a farewell function held in his honour but ever the adventurer, Keith was not done yet. Engaged by SMEC to work on Tidbinbilla tracking station and various other tasks, Keith then had the opportunity in 1994 to be Project Leader for a SMEC/Price Waterhouse (South Africa) consortium on the Lesotho Highlands Water Project. Initially this involved writing a proposal for Consultancy Services, which was to be funded by the World Bank. The proposal was successful and Keith worked in the Kingdom of Lesotho for a period of around two years. While in Lesotho he lived in a secure house together with Price Waterhouse colleagues. Local staff consisted of a security guard, housekeeper and gardener of doubtful qualifications, but all three were to become a constant source of joy and wonderful loyal friends. Keith’s final overseas posting was to China on the enormous Ertan Hydropower development in Sichuan Province. “Having worked on all six continents, I have been blessed with significant opportunities which have made it possible to enjoy a fulfilling life,� reflects Keith, “However, this would not have been possible without the understanding and support of a wonderful wife and family.� Having lost his darling Vel in 2012, just days after their 65th wedding anniversary, Keith lives for his children and grandchildren and still enjoys the challenges and the opportunities of life with wonderful friends in Cooma.

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WILL SNOWY RIVER SHIRE COUNCIL BE FIT FOR THE FUTURE? YOU’RE INVITED TO A MODERATED PANEL FORUM TO DISCUSS THE OPTIONS FOR SRSC

HAVE YOU NOTICED THE RED GUIDE POSTS? RedGuidePostsarebeinginstalledalongroadsidesinSnowyRiverShire.Themarkedareasidentifyknown locations of high risk noxious weeds.The program involves the installation of red guide posts at the‘start’ and‘end’of each infestation. Outdoor operational staff have been briefed on the campaign and no works such as slashing or grading is to take place between the posts until such time as the weed infestations have been controlled. The Red Guide Posts alert road users of the site they need to avoid and prevent further spread of noxious weeds along high risk pathways. By avoiding the guide posted areas- not pulling off the road between the red guide posts, the general public can help stop the spread of weeds, as many weeds, especially African lovegrass are readily spread by vehicles.

Councilvaluesthecommunitiesinputandwishestopresentthefindingsofthetwobusinesscasesthathave been received regarding our ability to stand alone or whether we should merge with Cooma Monaro and Bombala Councils. Thesereportscanbetechnicalattimessowearehostingmoderatedpanelsessionsineachtown.Thethree mainoutcomesforthepanelsessionswillbetoprovideinformationtothecommunity,listentofeedbackand importantly be available to answer questions. We value community input and will be presenting the findings at a session in each CommunityTown Hall with the exception of Dalgety, this session will be held at the Dalgety CWA Hall. All details are as follows: Saturday Monday Tuesday Wednesday

30 May 1 June 2 June 3 June

Berridale Adaminaby Jindabyn Dalgety

3.00pm-5.00pm 6.30pm-8.30pm 6.30pm-8.30pm 6.30pm-8.30pm *

* Due to current works at the Dalgety Hall, this session will now take place at the Dalgety CWA Hall, Rutherford Street Dalgety. To attend please RSVP by Wednesday 27 May to: records@snowyriver.nsw.gov.au Subject: FFTF Forum RSVP and let us know which session and how many people will be attending.We would like an indication of numbers so we can adequately prepare the venue and any catering requirements. Bothbusinesscasesarenowavailableoncouncil’swebsiteandatCouncil’sBerridaleandJindabyneoffices. We encourage all members of the public to review them and attend our public forums for discussion. Read more about Snowy River Shire Council’s latest news at http://www.snowyriver.nsw.gov.au

DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL The following development application has been submitted to the Snowy River Shire Council: • • • • •

Property Address: Legal Description: Property Number: Application No: Development Proposal:

6/3 Gippsland Street JINDABYNE NSW 2627 Lot 4 DP 270037 Ph Clyde 105127 DA0124/2015 Mixed Use Development comprising - ground floor commercial/ retail & upper floors shop top housing (3 units)

Snowy River Shire Council’sVegetation Unit would like to thank the Monaro RegionalWeeds Committee (MRWC) for funding this initiative across the Monaro. By avoiding Red Guide Posted areas we can all help stop the spread of weeds! For more information on the program within Snowy River Shire, visit www.snowyriver.nsw.gov.auor contact VegetationStaff on 02 64511180

ON SITE SEWERAGE MANAGEMENT If you are the owner of a property that is not connected to town sewer, you are responsible for ensuring thatyourseweragemanagementsystemhasacurrentapprovaltooperate,issafeandisinproperworking order. NSWGovernmentregulationsrequireeveryseweragemanagementsystemtobeinstalledandoperated with approval from Council.This is necessary so that Council can monitor and manage the overall impact of all systems in the area. It also means that if a system needs alteration/repair works that these are only done following application for and receipt of Council approval. SnowyRiverShireCounciliscurrentlyreviewingallruralpropertiestoensurethattheirsystemsarelisted, have current Approval to Operate and are working safely. Approvals to Operate expire and require regular renewal.

Thedevelopmentapplicationandassociateddocumentsarecurrentlyavailableforinspectionforaperiodof 30 days at Council offices.

If you have a sewerage management system on your property and you are unsure if it has a current Approval to Operate please call Council’s Regulation and Compliance unit on 64511195.

Berridale

Jindabyne

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

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

Application forms are available online at http://www.snowyriver.nsw.gov.au/Development/Application_Forms

CURRENTLY ON PUBLIC EXHIBITION

Any interested person may make a submission to Council in relation to any aspect of the development application. Submissions close 26 June 2015. 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.

Snowy River Shire Council has the following two new draft Policies on public exhibition:

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.

This policy applies to existing and future connections within the rural area that are connected to Councils water supply.

1. RuralWater Supply Policy will define the division of responsibility between Council (the water supply authority) and the customer, and the conditions under which rural water supply can be provided.

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)

2. Backflow Prevention and Cross Connection policy outlines the responsibilities of Council and the communityinrelationtotheinstallationandmaintenanceofBackflowPreventionDevices.ThisPolicyhas beendevelopedtopreventthebackflowofpotentiallycontaminatedwaterintoCouncil’smains,ultimately protecting the health of the community and the environment.

Joseph Vescio GENERAL MANAGER Telephone 6451 1195

Snowy River Shire Council PO Box 143, BERRIDALE NSW 2628,

Documents on public exhibition can be viewed at Council Offices in Berridale and Jindabyne and on Council’s website: http://www.snowyriver.nsw.gov.au/Council/Business_and_Projects/Public_Exhibition

EMPLOYMENT

MembersofthePublicareencouragedtocommentonthedraftpolicieswhichwillbeonpublicexhibition until 19 June 2015. All submissions should be addressed to the General Manager, Snowy River Shire Council, 2 Myack St Berridale NSW 2628, or by email to records@snowyriver.nsw.gov.au.

Council currently has the following positions available: Position 1. Aged Care Workers 2. Waste Worker (Casual Pool)

Application Close On-going Recruitment On-going Recruitment

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If you are interested in one of our current employment opportunities please visit our website http://www.snowyriver.nsw.gov.au/Council/About_Us/Employment. Or for further enquiries please contact Human Resources on (02) 6451 1118.

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

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COUNCILLORS: Clr Vickii Wallace - 6456 6780 Clr John Shumack - 0417 682 644 Clr Bob Frost - 0408 167 767 Clr Colin Stewart- Beardsley - 0405 548 132 Clr Bill Smits - 0427 239 872 / 6456 3573

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AFTER HOURS EMERGENCIES Roads: 0428 637 307 Landfill: 0428 411 045 Water & Sewage: 0419 426 317 / 0408 484 853 Fire Control: 6456 4555

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Wednesday May 27, 2015

A lifetime’s unique collection - sold!

This impressive Cobb & Co coach was sold to a Queensland buyer for $94,000. The sale included the four wooden horses.

The sale was the end of collecting Australian for Neville Locker, pictured with his daughter Jane, who returned for the sale.

The Happy Valley Colonial heritage collection auction took place over the weekend attracting a crowd of about 3000 people from all over Australia, some as far as Queensland and Western Australia. Owner of the collection, Neville Locker said that the event ran very smoothly apart from a surprise Supreme Court injunction received late Friday night. The Eden Local Aboriginal Land Council instigated the injunction preventing the sale of several Aboriginal artifacts that were to be auctioned over the weekend. However according to Mr Locker, some of the items prevented from being sold were not in fact Aboriginal. One example was a possum skin rug, which had actually originated from New Zealand, another was a canoe that had washed up on the shores of south coast but was obviously not of Aboriginal creation. Mr Locker says that he suspects the ELALC intended on throwing a spanner in the works, and indeed they did. “Many people were disappointed having travelled long distances with the intention of purchasing some of the pieces subjected to the injunction,” he said. One of those disappointed individuals was local Elder Jandemarra Wall (Gamillaroi and Yuin Peoples) who had intended on buying some items in order to prevent them from being removed from their rightful country. Mr Locker, who had also hoped local buyers would step up so that his collection would stay in the area, said that he was sad to see the impressive Cobb & Co coach go to a buyer up in Northern Queensland. This piece went for $94,000 on the first day of the auction. Despite these disappointments, Mr Locker said he was pleased with the outcome of the sale. “The majority of the items were sold, and the weekend

ran very smoothly thanks to auctioneer Nick Kirshner and his team,” said Mr Locker. The highest price was $110,000 for the elaborate sterling silver epergne, which sold on the second day. The value of this piece lies in its story. It was presented to David Campbell and his wife Amelia in recognition of their bravery during a bushranger attack on Goimbla. Amelia put herself in direct danger during the attack in order to retrieve further ammunition and weapons for her husband. It is the first and only occasion by which a female was recognised for action against bushrangers. Mr Locker said he expected this item to go for a high price on the day, however he was surprised that it was taken by a private buyer rather than a museum. The National Museum was present at the sale and bought several items, including many whaling items such as the Greener swivel gun and harpoons which they purchased for $8,000. The National Alpine Museum and the Melbourne Museum teamed up to purchase several of the old skis and snow shoes for their collection. Auctioneer Nick Kirshner said he was happy with the sale, having sold all items bar two, which are currently being negotiated. One is a convict jacket that is expected to be sold for between $50,000 and $60,000. “It was good to see such a good turnout,” said Mr Kirshner, “The crowd ranged from collectors, academics, stock people, dealers, locals, people with personal interests and family connections to, of course, the museums.” “Many of those who had travelled commented on how nice Adaminaby was, and I think it was of great benefit to the whole area,” he said, “Some may have even enjoyed themselves a little too much at the local pub.”

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COOMA-MONARO SHIRE COUNCIL WEEKLY NEWS AND COMMUNITY INFORMATION

27th May, 2015

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COUNCIL communiquĂŠ WERRI-NINA –WEBINAR SESSIONS FOR SELF DIRECTING SUPPORTS OPEN FOR ALL Resourcing Families have 3 Webinars in June providing information on “Ideas for Self Directing Supportsâ€? under the National Disability Insurance Scheme The three Webinars will be held at the Werri-Nina Centre, 227 Sharp Street, Cooma, on the following dates and times:

You’re invited to attend a community forum to discuss the future direction of Council. The sessions will be held as follows: t t t t

Week One - Getting a Life Tuesday 2nd June 10:00 - 11:30 AM What is self-direction? What does a meaningful week look like? How can I support the goals and aspirations of my family member? How can someone have a life and not a programme?

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COUNCIL MEETING 9 JUNE 2015, COUNCIL CHAMBERS @ 5.30PM 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.

POSITIONS VACANT REGISTERED NURSE – CASUAL Council has a position available in the Corporate Services Division for Registered Nurse - Casual at Yallambee Lodge. File Ref: Salary: Applications Close:

PV10 $28.7013 - $42.4079 / hour (incl. casual loading) On-going recruitment – please call HR for details

RESOURCE AND WASTE COLLECTOR - (1 X TEMP PART TIME & 1 X CASUAL) Council has 2 positions available in the Environmental Services Division for Resource & Waste Collector in the Resource & Waste Department. File Ref: Salary: Applications Close:

Week Three - Employing Staff Tuesday 16th June 10:00 - 11:30 AM What roles can paid staff fulfil? How can I find the right staff? What options are there for employing people? How can I train people? Please RSVP to Lordona 64554000 or Kristy 64551934

CONTRACT NO: 4/2015 TENDERS FOR CLEANING OF COUNCIL BUILDINGS, COOMA

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Council will be holding its ordinary council meeting Tuesday 9 June 2015, commencing at 5.30pm with Public Forum at 6.00pm where residents are welcome to address Council on any matter. Please ensure you

Week Two - Ways of Self Directing Tuesday 9th June 10:00 - 11:30 AM What can I take charge of? What are my options for assistance? How do I choose a service provider? What do direct payments involve?

PV19 Part time: $22.70 - $23.79 per hour Casual: $28.13 (includes 25% casual loading) 4.00pm, 8 June 2015

Further information can be obtained by calling Human Resources on (02) 6455 1707. For an information package go to Council’s website: www.cooma.nsw.gov.au or collect from Council Front Reception.

SHANNONS FLAT ROAD Councils Rural Maintenance Crew working on a heavy patch on Shannons Flat Road Council financially supports the Rural Fire Service.

Tenders are invited and will be received by the undersigned until 4.00pm on Thursday 11 June, 2015 from suitably qualified persons or organisations for the provision of labour, plant, tools and materials for the cleaning of Council’s buildings in Cooma. For any enquiries relating to the above contract please contact Council’s Recreation & Property Manager, Mr Ross

Lawley on 64551840. Contract documents may be obtained by contacting the Council’s Engineering Services Secretary on 64551802, email cooma@cooma.nsw.gov.au or from Council offices 81 Commissioner Street, Cooma. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

COUNCIL’S DRAFT INTEGRATED PLANNING AND REPORTING DOCUMENTS - NOW ON PUBLIC EXHIBITION Council’s draft Integrated Planning and Reporting documents are now on public exhibition and are available for viewing electronically via Council’s website or at one of the following locations: Council Administration Offices Cooma, Cooma Library and Cooma Visitor Centre. There are four documents in total on exhibition: 1. Delivery Program and Operational Plan – This document incorporates the four year Delivery Program and one year Operational Plan. These plans set out what Council is planning to do over the next four years in meeting the goals and objectives of the Community Strategic Plan. 2. Detailed Budget – this forms part of the Delivery Program and Operational Plan and outlines Council’s budget over the next four years including capital works and projects. 3. Revenue Policy and Schedule of Fees and Charges – this document sets out Council’s proposed fees and charges for the 2015 /2016 financial year including

rates, water, wastewater and waste charges. 4. Long Term Financial Plan – the plan sets out three different long term financial scenarios for the next ten years. Scenario 1 is a base case business as usual plan and Scenario 2 looks at increasing expenditure on Roads infrastructure. Council has completed a comprehensive review of all documents focusing primarily on the Delivery Program and Operational Plan, Budget and Fees and Charges. The plans will be on public exhibition until 5pm Monday 15 June 2015. You are invited to review the above plans and make comment on them as necessary. Submissions can be emailed to Council at council@cooma.nsw.gov.au or mailed to PO Box 714, COOMA, NSW 2630. Any questions relating to the plans can be directed to Council’s Director of Corporate Services Stephen Molloy in the first instance via email (council@cooma. nsw.gov.au) or phone (6455 1777).

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SPRINGFIELD ROAD/SNOWY RIVER WAY INTERSECTION Work is continuing on the intersection of Springfield Road and the Snowy River Way with the old seal removed and redesigning and compaction works under way. The intersection will then be resealed.

Quotations are invited and will be received by the undersigned up until 4.00 pm, Friday 26 June 2015 for hire of the undermentioned plant on a comprehensive and/or plant only basis, for a two year period to 30 June 2017. Quotations are required on the hire of bulldozers, loaders, graders, wheel tractors – including attachments, scrapers, backhoes, rollers, compressors, cranes, excavators, low loaders, water tankers, tipping and non-tipping trucks, plus miscellaneous items.

Note: For the period to 30 June 2016, the quoted rates shall apply. For the period from 1 July 2016 to 30 June 2017, a 2.5% increase to the quoted rate shall apply. A copy of the quotation documents, conditions and information requirements may be obtained from Council’s main office during office hours in person, or by telephoning (02) 6455 1851, or emailing council@cooma.nsw.gov.au The lowest or any quote, not necessarily accepted.

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Probus meeting gets on the buses with Snowliner Cooma Probus Club in May were treated to a potted history of the Snowliner Bus Company, our locally-based provider of town, school and tour buses, by John and Jenny Evans, Proprietors, who, between them, described their operation from the 1960s to the present, beginning with the setting up of the company in Nimmitabel and its eventual transfer to Cooma. John entertained us with the first verse of a poem written by his father from the early days about their first bus: From Adelaide to Adelong, from Wagga to the sea, The boys and girls from Nimmitabel will remember the GMC. “Turn the key and pull the choke and press the starter switch, She never fired a single shot, the dirty rotten bitch!” John’s talk was illustrated by photos of the various buses run by the company over the years when his mother and father operated school buses including a 30-seater school bus out to Kybeyan. Nimmitabel was a thriving town in those days, but John then sadly listed the closure of many shops and services, and with this the loss of jobs, in and around the town. He started with the sawmill (30 jobs), the railway (3 jobs), both service stations, the butcher’s shop, two general stores, a separate post office, the manual telephone exchange, now modernised, one of the two schools, and the DMR camp. Farmers are no longer employing workers and the pub has closed. A sad litany. Their initial coverage of school runs has completely changed over the years as population centres grew or dwindled, and the family’s

own depots and workshops facilities moved accordingly, out of Nimmitabel to the farm and finally into Cooma. John’s father, as the Ampol agent in Nimmitabel, used to tow a 400 gallon petrol tank out to Nimmitabel behind the Cooma bus. A bus run, initially using a Ford Transit van, from Cooma-Bega, was purchased from the Balmain Bus Company. It was extended to Canberra, with three services a day, finally operating a 33-seater Isuzu on weekdays and on Fridays a 57-seater on the CanberraCooma leg, a very profitable run. In the late 80s, however, the local Labour member for the district, mistakenly complained that there was no bus service to Bega, and had a CountryLink inaugurated, which, after they got their timetable sorted out, put paid to their service in two weeks due to price undercutting. ABC Radio in Bega bewailed the fact that this had been one of the oldest bus runs in NSW, operating for almost 60 years. John joined the family business in 1970 after working with Ansett-Pioneer in their Cooma workshop, the service centre for all of their transport vehicles in eastern and southern NSW, from Katoomba south. When Ansett-Pioneer moved to Canberra, rather than be relocated, John heeded his father’s call and stayed in Nimmitabel. He set up a repair business, but later sold up and built a workshop on the farm. In the 80s they purchased the Dalgety and Berridale school bus runs from Pioneer Ford and in 1984 bought and built their present depot and workshop in Polo Flat. This neatly coincided with

the closure of the Cooma to Sydney rail link, and for the next 5 years the company provided 5 or 6 buses from Jindabyne to Sydney, carrying SportsRec kids. They left Polo Flat at 6 a.m. Friday, picked up in Jindabyne, and delivered in Sydney. The return trip began at 11.30 p.m., and John confessed that this was the hardest and most tiring work he ever did in his life, particularly when you recall what the roads were like in the late 80s. He did enjoy driving in Sydney –“Everyone blows their horns at you, they are so pleased to see you!” Other purchases included the Adaminaby school bus run, and the Jindabyne school bus runs (now much curtailed because of Jindabyne Central School), and even a service into the Guthega Hotel. The most recent but reluctant purchase was of the Shannons Flat run from the Browns, who had been operating this for the last 50 years, their bus and driver being part of the deal. A service to Tuggeranong, in Canberra, catering for 45 school children, is also now operating. In the mid 90s they were suffering from the high interest rates but along came the Olympics, and this was a shot in the arm for them. It was good money, and easy money, and they had two buses dealing with the athletes rather than the public. His first pickup was of the Olympic boxers, and there were too many for the one bus, so he was a bit concerned about the reactions of those left behind; but after the Opening Ceremony, the call for buses dropped off as athletes wanted to go and watch the events rather than train, so things became much easier. Snowline presently g e t Daewoo b u s e s for their fleet, with a Korean chassis and a Malaysianmade and painted b o d y ; and the

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Malaysians were delighted to paint the multicoloured product, a change to their usual orange or white. They are landed in Wollongong, and the signwriting is done here. The fleet numbers 11 vehicles at this time and Snowline employs 14 staff. To consolidate things in the 90s, they began expanding their touring business. Jenny took over at this point and told us of their growth in this field. They had begun with a theatre trip to Sydney in 1986, to see Torville and Dean, the Olympic Ice Skaters. The early days were a little hairy, but on Sydney trips now they stay at the Novotel in Sydney Central, near Central Station, a short walk to the In 2013 Snowliner bought out the Brown’s school bus. Pictured, Ian Capitol Theatre and Brown, John Evans, Joan and Neil Brown. a light rail to the Lyric, with Paddy’s wonderful people over the three times. In recent years it Market nearby for years, and reward multiple- has proved very successful the ladies’ shopping. Interest in trips led to a tour trip clients. They are proud to fly to a destination. Cairns to Ayers Rock and the Alice to have 3 who have done has seen 5 fly-drive trips, in 1991, a trip that coincided 100 trips, 16 who count 50 with 4-wheel-drive vehicles with a flood in Cooma that trips, and on your 20th trip to tour the hinterland, 4 each one of their kids saw on TV the ladies get a corsage. to Cape York and to the and rushed down with the All except one lady, who on Kimberleys. In 2009 we went news. The Parsons, close seeing another passenger to Canada; we have done family friends, whetted their get her flowers, claimed she 4 trips to New Zealand and interest in tours and were too had done 20 trips, and trips to Norfolk Island, Europe themselves on that first run; “where’s my corsage?” Not and the Mediterranean, and and they have continued to only had she done 20 trips the United Kingdom. For encourage the wider range over 20 years, she was able these overseas extended tours they use Scenic Tours, for Snowline tours. Staying to detail every one of them! Australian company. They have been operating an at Marlin had its problems as they had taken drinks along the theatre trips for nearly They are top of the market for the passengers and Marlin 30 years, never thinking they operators but you get was a non-alcohol aboriginal would prove so popular. fabulous inclusions with their settlement, so there was a 153 of the trips have been tours. Thank you, John and swift relocation of the boxes to Canberra, and the most from the bus to the bedroom. popular one, requiring 4 trips Jenny for your history of One piece of tour lore in one year, was The Lion another iconic local company, Snowline completely ignores, King, followed by Phantom doing well both at home and that you do not eat with your of the Opera to Melbourne abroad, and we hope to meet passengers. John and Jenny and to Sydney, as well as in you on another trip one day. have always joined with Canberra. Other tours include And for any active retiree who their clients, and are positive 3 Melbourne Cup weekends, would like to be included in it makes for a friendlier 3 Sydney harbour weekend such a trip, we invite you to atmosphere and the chance trips, 3 along the Great join the Cooma Probus Club to exchange views on how Ocean Road, further tours by contacting either Bob the passengers are feeling to Ayers Rock, 5 to Darwin, Weston (6452 7008) or Derek Australia twice, Watson (6457 1321) for and what could be better Around done. They have met some Tasmania twice, Murray River further information.

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St Joseph’s students participate in compassionate walk The students of St Joseph’s School in Bombala braved the chilly conditions this week to walk in solidarity with the world’s most vulnerable people. They participated in the Caritas Ks (Kilometres for Compassion) event and by raising money they demonstrated solidarity with people who have to cover many kilometres to access fresh water, attend school or work, or flee from natural disaster or conflict. Particular focus in the last couple of weeks has been on the devastating earthquake in Nepal and this was the motivation for all students to walk the distance in a circular loop on the walking track alongside the Bombala River. Many students covered several kilometres and they were encouraged

by others along the way as well as being made aware of just how far people have to walk to access services in developing countries. For example, in rural Bangladesh the nearest hospital can be a 20 km walk away or in Peru it may be a 2 km walk just to access clean drinking water. The students, with the support of staff and the wider community, did an outstanding job of fundraising with almost $1300 going directly to Caritas to provide relief, support and education in some of the world’s neediest areas.

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More can and should be done Editor: I refer to the article in The Monaro Post, Wednesday May 13 titled “More screening for new substation”. The article which quotes TransGRID’s Community Engagement Manager Paul Johnson refers to discussions by TransGRID with local residents, consultation with Cooma Monaro Shire Council, and TransGRID agreeing to provide further screening for the Cooma Substation. Notwithstanding that TransGRID have agreed to provide additional screening and to paint two sides of the boundary fence a dull grey, the detail of what is proposed is unclear and concerned Cooma East and Cooma North residents are sceptical that what is proposed will meet their concerns. TransGRID have stated that they will provide an amended landscaping drawing of what they are proposing, but so far this has not been provided. While we are waiting for the detail, the residents believe that TransGRID can and should do more than what is proposed. For example at a previous meeting, residents proposed that an additional row of lower vegetation should be grown around the boundary fence; however TransGRID have responded that this would be “neither a safe or optimal solution”. This assessment has been challenged in writing by Cooma North resident Chris Buscall who has directly relevant experience in this area.

Overall, the concerned residents believe that what has been proposed so far by TransGRID will not significantly improve the ugly visual impact of this large industrial site and that TransGRID need to do come up with something substantially better to remediate what has been a flawed process and outcome so far. Although a Review of Environmental Factors was carried out as part of the planning process, the Visual Amenity study only considered the impact at only one street in Cooma North and one street in Cooma East. Inexplicably the study ignored the rest of these two substantial urban areas at higher elevations that overlook the site. TransGRID should be concerned that this is an issue that will not “go away”. The residents have consulted with the Council and are grateful that Mayor Dean Lynch intervened with TransGRID on their behalf. More recently, John Evans who lives in Cooma East wrote to State Member John Barilaro and invited him to come to his house and others, to see the visual impact this site has on his view and property values. John’s letter includes the statement “Unfortunately from the verandah of our family home we have gone from a rural valley view (typical Monaro country) to an industrial view as we look straight at the site.” Ian Hampton Cooma North

Death sentence criticised Editor, I have to take issue with the message conveyed by Lisa Ashurst (Riposte May 6 2015), basically saying that the two Australians executed in Indonesia knew what they are doing, and deserved no less. There is a big difference between the concepts of criminal justice, and the death penalty. Such judicial murder is an obscenity within the framework of a humane society. Part of the obscenity is that Joko Widono justifies his refusal to consider clemency for drug offenders like Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran on the need to deter others, but neither he nor anyone else has been able to produce any evidence that the death penalty has any deterrent effect. The obscenity is compounded by the barbaric brutality of the act. When the Islamic State militants brutally publicly murder innocent people, we can dismiss it as the act of deluded psychopaths. In the case of civilised nation states, we have a deliberate, ponderous process, driven by political ideologies, appealing to populist law and order politics, including the totally discredited ‘war on drugs’; of which

the death penalty represents the extreme end. In this particular case, I am appalled at the apparent glee with which some prominent Indonesian officials behaved with their handling of the prisoners, and their dealings with the public. The administration of the death penalty is always a political process. Widono had got himself out on a political limb, having made a big point about his ‘tough on drugs’ policy, and unable to back down. Many of us can remember the smug determination of Henry Bolte, the premier of Victoria, to proceed with the hanging of Ronald Ryan, against strong opposition from many of his own party, the churches, many lawyers, and the press; as well as a strong public protest, and serious questions about the evidence against him. As it turned out, Bolte had correctly interpreted the populist appeal of his law-and-order stand, and at the 1967 elections the Liberals gained six seats. John Boyd Dry Plains, NSW

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(FOOD ORGANICS ORGANICS GARDEN GARDEN ORGANICS) ORGANICS) (FOOD Cooma-Monaro Shire Council and the broader community were facing challenges with the management of solid waste due to an increase in the amount of waste generated and the growth of demand for sustainable practices. Council also recognises that disposal of waste in the future will become increasingly expensive. The disposal of waste to landfill also raises environmental and social concerns that valuable resources are not being recovered, and adding further pressure on our declining natural resources. To effectively manage the long term viability of waste practices in the Shire, these issues needed to be considered. Council is reinforcing the NSW EPA’s "Waste Less Recycle More" message by reducing the amount of waste going to landfill. A program of initiatives has engaged residents in reducing the volume of waste needing to be managed. A secondary benefit is the raising of community awareness resulting from these initiatives. Introducing a third bin – to enable kerbside collection of food/garden/organic waste is part of this program. Council’s on-going plan is to educate residents to adopt a more sustainable way of waste management; this is a key priority for diverting waste from landfill. This plan has been developed to provide a clear direction in terms of communicating the need for a coordinated approach to manage the Council’s waste facilities. Whilst waste management is not only a local issue, Council is committed to providing best practice services to the community. Council is working with the community and encouraging residents to actively participate in waste avoidance and in particular keeping food and garden waste out of our landfill. This will reduce our waste disposal costs and prolong the life of the Cooma Landfill facility. In our first four months of operation with the new 3 bin system Council has been able to divert around 260 tonnes of food and garden waste to the "Coompost Farm" for processing. In addition to this we have collected an additional 39 tonnes of dry recyclables and landfilled 112 tonnes less of residual waste based on the same period for 2014 – the equivalent of around 14 full truckloads of waste! These results speak for themselves.

Educating the community to change their habits and culture of a throwaway society is reinforced by producing compost material from a local resource. The compost (known locally as “Coompost”) that can be used by the community for food growing, for use on Council parks and gardens, as well as uses in the agricultural sector. Cooma-Monaro Shire Council’s goal is to achieve the EPA target of 70% diversion from Landfill by 2021. There is a better way by working together as a community - we can “Waste Less and Recycle More”.

Cooma-Monaro Shire Council provides an efficient and environmentally responsible range of services at a reasonable cost to our community. By maximising our recovery and diversion rates we can potentially avoid having to construct another landfill facility. Council proudly employ our own staff to provide our waste and recycling services which enables us to take real ownership and pride in the quality of the services we provide. Council has been innovative with the introduction of new practices such as the use of 'con-cover' daily cover material and establishing our 'ScrapMart' buy back shop. This facility is known throughout the Region as being second to none. Council also understands the importance of education and has established great relationships with local schools to deliver sound and practical messages to our community. Council’s resource and waste services pride themselves in our environmental performance and obligations. Rain, hail, snow or shine we continue to deliver quality services to our

community. Changing people's behaviour presents big challenges, but our Council has had the courage to make some very important decisions which will deliver better long-term outcomes for our community. We are achieving a significant transition from 'running a tip' to operating a top-class resource recovery service and reducing the amount of waste going to landfill. The significant cost of running a quality waste and resource recovery service is more apparent, and our community is increasing their understanding of the importance for waste avoidance and resource recovery to achieve long-term benefits. We are committed to the continuous improvement and to achieving higher levels of waste diversion. We believe that being a smaller rural Council does not prevent us from achieving big results from our activities.

The roll-out of the new 3 bin system and the transition from a single waste bin to a fully operational three bin system, first with the introduction of recycling and now the food and garden waste service has been exceptionally well received. The measurable outcomes are showing that the new system is achieving excellent results; our community has really taken the new system on board quite well. Negative comments have been extremely minimal to date, with the vast majority of our residents really embracing the new system. This is a completely new service for most of the community and we found it to be the smoothest process we have embarked upon. Council rolled out bins, kitchen caddies and biodegradable food/organic waste bags to 3100 homes – over 9000 items being delivered to our householders as part of this project. Council had conducted a 100 household kerbside trial for two years prior to the bin rollout to gauge the benefits of the services and also the likely acceptance by the community members involved. In addition to this council had been trialling with the manufacturing of compost for the past 7 years to assist council in the preparation for the three bin system roll out across the community. After the implementation of educational and communication programs, it is important to undertake an evaluation to measure the effectiveness of the stated objectives, and gauge the overall success of the project. This includes the measurement of diversion materials going to landfill and the rates of contamination. Measures of success will depend upon the program. Waste education programs relating to the new kerbside collection service introducing the 3 bin system are some simple tests to determine success. If the reported contamination rates are high, tonnage of recyclables collected low and diversion of materials going to landfill high, then further education is still required and may need to be reviewed. It will also be necessary to recognise that changing people’s behaviour is complex and can require a combination of interventions to support education. For the first 4 months of operating under the ‘3 bin system’ Cooma residents have diverted more than 14 full truckloads of waste (around 112 Tonnes) from being buried at the Cooma Landfill depot. This is an amazing achievement and will save the community a substantial amount in the long term by increasing the operational life of the Cooma Landfill depot. Council congratulates its kerbside residents for the way they have embraced the new system, which has been introduced through a grant from the Environmental Trust and the NSW EPA as part of the ‘Waste Less Recycle More’ initiative. Council recently purchased a new waste collection vehicle. The branding of vehicle includes caricatures created by local author and council waste collection employee Trevor Nichols and illustrated by his wife Lyndsey. Trevor’s books are aimed helping children with the ‘Waste Less Recycling More’ message. Trevor and Lyndsey also conduct school visits to promote this message. The character images from these books were placed on the side of the new waste collection vehicle depicting the characters in a Cooma centric setting featuring Cooma’s avenue of flags, Centennial Park, ScrapMart and Coompost along with a ‘Waste Less Recycle More’ message.

Goals – To keep food and garden waste out of our landfill and therefore reduce waste disposal costs To produce a local resource that can be used by food growers and community assets To enable the community and Council to work together to help the environment To improve the fertility and health of our local soils This fantastic new program will encourage local residents and visitors to take another step toward becoming part of the solution.

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To view our short film visit: www.epa.nsw.gov.au/epamedia/EPAMedia15051301.htm For any further information call Cooma Monaro Shire Council’s Resource and Waste Services on (02) 6455 1921 or visit 81 Commissioner Street, Cooma.

This project was supported by The Environmental Trust as part of the NSW EPA’s Waste Less, Recycle More initiative, funded by The Wastelery.

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rocks on which to cook their sausages. Every student had to cook their own meal, which also included damper. “We cooked our sausages on the hot rocks,” eight-year-old Samuel Banks said. “Mine wasn’t cooked enough but I ate it anyway. I was hungry.” The afternoon was spent indoor rock climbing and participating in teambuilding activities. The highlight for many was the Jindy Night Markets where students worked in groups to establish and run market stalls which included a hair and beauty salon, Milo, ice cream, fairy bread and juice and biscuit stalls, massage table, face painting and ball game stalls. The currency was

“Jindy Bux”, otherwise known as bottle tops, and students worked in teams to decide on the cost of their items and how to make the most money. “Our team had biscuits and cordial,” said eightyear-old Owen Thrum. “We charged one bottle top for a biscuit and two for cordial but we gave a discount if you got both and we also had buy one, get one free.” Leah Bottrill, 8, ran the nail salon. “Some boys wanted their nails painted pink,” she said. Leah’s team decided the pricing scale was dependent on colours, with blue and green the most expensive colour at “three bux”, followed by orange at “two bux” and other colours just “one bux”.

All students admitted sleeping wasn’t high on the list of priorities, with some complaining their friends just wouldn’t stop talking at bedtime. The fun continued in the morning when students started the day with archery – an activity many rated as their favourite – followed by a session on the skid bikes then circus skills and indigenous games. The students were collected by their parents at 3pm. “There was so much responsibility and growth in these kids in two days, it was incredible,” organising teacher Melissa Kowalewski said. “They were absolutely exhausted by the end of it but they have so many memories and stories to tell.”

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Finders Keepers

Be the first to inspect this large executive home, because the first and lasting impression is of space. Large living that open to a family area while the kitchen is the centrepiece. The living area also opens out onto a timber deck that takes in the length of the home. The living area is tiled and has underfloor heating with a backup RC unit. Three bedrooms, the main is huge with ensuite and full BIW, bedroom two also has a BIW while the third bedroom does not. Three way bathroom with separate bath, shower and WC to suit a young family.

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Classic Country Charm – in the centre of town

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Ph: 6452 4155

168 Sharp Street COOMA NSW

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205 Sharp Street House & Unit 3 Bed 1 Bath - 1 Bed 1 Bath 3 Car $290,000

88 Bombala Street, Cooma $265,000 3 bed, 1 bath, 1 car Wonderful street appeal is just the beginning when you first set eyes on this charming property. The front veranda invites you in from the street and front established gardens. The home features three large bedrooms, combined lounge/

kitchen/ dining area. The near new kitchen is stunning and oozes country charm. At the rear of the home, you will love the large sundrenched deck. The home further benefits from gorgeous polished boards. This home is located in a popular area

of Cooma, across the road from the hospital, and only a short stroll from the main shopping centre of town and sporting ovals. Put this home on top of your list as it is one not to be missed.

Located at the west end of Sharp Street close to the Hain centre and the Cooma showground, is this unique property comprising of two residences. At the front is a 3 bedroom home featuring a cosy living room with wood heating. From the living you walk through to a large kitchen with plenty of cupboards. From here the

bathroom is a good size, with a separate WC. All bedrooms are good size and are located on the right hand size as you enter the home. At the rear of this huge block and accessed by a driveway, is a fully self-contained double brick unit. This is a perfect granny flat, teenage room, guest room or a separate rental opportunity.

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Off the flat is a covered in 3 bay carport as well as a single lock up garage. The land is over 1000m2 in size. This property is well worth a look and presents a fantastic opportunity for the smart investor to lease out two separate residences or if you have visitors then you will have plenty of room for them.

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$339,000 4 Bed, 2 Bath, 2 Car

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Near new & neat as a pin

Very well presented brick home in a quiet, new residential area of Cooma. Surrounded by similar well presented homes, this property is an ideal option for those looking to downsize or for the couple / smaller families after a low maintenance comfortable living. • Near new and in immaculate condition both inside and out • Spacious lounge and modern kitchen in an open plan layout

• 3 great sized bedrooms all with built ins • Modern bathroom + a 2nd toilet in the laundry area • Reverse cycle air conditioning and fully insulated • Single car garage with internal access to the home, laundry also a part of the garage • Beautiful outdoor entertaining area over looks the well established rear yard with flourishing fruit trees

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Asking $241,000

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

Brick & tile home or investment Heather Anoleck Dip FMBM

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

RATE DROP? There is current sentiment that interest rates are likely to drop at the next meeting of the Reserve Bank, and possibly further in the future. What does that mean for you? Is now the time to fix your home loan, or do you wait for hopefully lower rates to come? There is no easy answer, as everyone’s circumstance is different. I am happy to explain the implications of fixing rates, and give clients a comparison. I don’t have a crystal ball to be able to tell people what the future holds with interest rates, but can help them by knowing what things they need to consider. It can also be a good time to get into the investment property market. Interest rates are low. Banks have some great special offers on. If you have other financial needs, more suited to a financial adviser, I can arrange an appointment with an experienced financial adviser, Damian Toms, who can provide specialist advice. For a free appointment to discuss your existing home loan, or future loan needs, please call me on my mobile 0431 351 873.

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Well located in a sought after town location, this home is situated on a huge level parcel of land.

This home offers plenty of favoured features such as; • Well presented brick home in a great position • Spacious throughout, 3 living area options that flow openly through the home, with wood & gas heating • Large well presented kitchen in middle of living areas • 3 large bedrooms, all with built-ins & modern large bathroom • Internal laundry • Covered north facing verandah • Large carport attached to house • Single garage with great workshop space & garden shed • Large lawn areas & established trees. Make a time to view this property today.

69 Bent Street, Cooma Asking $289,000

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6.00 Ent. Tonight. 6.30 GCBC. 7.00 Huey. 7.30 Bold. 8.00 Family Feud. 8.30 Studio 10. 11.00 MasterChef Aust. 12.00 Dr Phil. 1.00 Everyday Gourmet. 1.30 Ent. Tonight. 2.00 The Doctors. (M) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Ben’s Menu. 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 News. 6.00 Family Feud. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PG) 8.30 Madam Secretary. Return. (M) 9.30 Law & Order: SVU. (M) 10.30 Hawaii Five-0. (M) 11.30 The Project.

6.00 Ent. Tonight. 6.30 GCBC. 7.00 Huey. 7.30 Bold. 8.00 Family Feud. 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 11.00 MasterChef Aust. (PG) 12.15 Dr Phil. (PG) 1.30 Ent. Tonight. 2.00 The Doctors. (M) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Ben’s Menu. 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 News. 6.00 Family Feud. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PG) 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. (M) A female game developer is kidnapped. 10.30 Blue Bloods. (M) 11.30 The Project.

6.00 Ent. Tonight. 6.30 GCBC. 7.00 Huey. 7.30 Bold. 8.00 Family Feud. 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 11.00 MasterChef Aust. (PG) 12.15 Dr Phil. (PG) 1.30 Ent. Tonight. 2.00 The Doctors. (M) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Ben’s Menu. 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 Eyewitness News. 6.00 Family Feud. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 The Living Room. (PG) 8.30 The Graham Norton Show. Guests include George Clooney. 9.30 To Be Advised. 11.30 The Project.

6.00 The Offroad Adventure Show. 6.30 Fishing Edge. 7.00 Fishing. 7.30 GCBC. 8.00 Family Feud. 8.30 St10. 10.00 St10: Extra. 11.00 The Living Room. 12.00 Tour The World. 12.30 Everyday Gourmet. 1.00 The Talk. (PG) 3.00 Car Torque. (PG) 3.30 iFish. 4.00 What’s Up Down Under. 4.30 Escape With ET. 5.00 News. 6.00 Movie: Rio. (2011) Jesse Eisenberg. 7.55 Bondi Vet. (PG) 8.55 Movie: Transformers: Dark Of The Moon. (2011) (M) Shia LaBeouf, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley.

6.00 Creflo. 6.30 Hillsong. 7.00 Mass. 7.30 Joel Osteen. 8.00 Everyday Gourmet. 8.30 St10. 10.00 Bolt Report. 11.00 All 4 Adventure. (PG) 12.00 The Talk. (PG) 1.00 Let’s Do Coffee. (PG) 1.30 Huey. 2.00 iFish. 3.00 Bolt Report. 4.00 RPM. 5.00 News. 6.00 Family Feud: Sunday. 6.30 Modern Family. (PG) 7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PG) 9.00 Shark Tank. (PG) Hosted by Sarah Harris. 10.00 NCIS. (M) 11.00 Movie: Margaret. (2011) (MA15+)

6.00 Ent. Tonight. 6.30 GCBC. 7.00 Huey. 7.30 Bold. 8.00 Family Feud. 8.30 Studio 10. 11.00 MasterChef Aust. 12.30 Dr Phil. (PG) 1.30 Ent. Tonight. 2.00 The Doctors. (PG) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 GCBC. 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 News. 6.00 Family Feud. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PG) 8.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (M) Hosted by Tom Gleisner. 9.30 Elementary. (M) 11.30 The Project.

6.00 Ent. Tonight. 6.30 GCBC. 7.00 Huey. 7.30 Bold. 8.00 Family Feud. 8.30 Studio 10. 11.00 MasterChef Aust. 12.00 Dr Phil. 1.00 Everyday Gourmet. 1.30 Ent. Tonight. 2.00 The Doctors. (M) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 GCBC. 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 News. 6.00 Family Feud. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PG) 8.30 NCIS. Final. (M) The team investigates a global terrorist group. 9.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M) 11.30 The Project.

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Prime Time TV Guide May

6.00 WorldWatch. 12.00 Arabic News. 12.30 Turkish News. 1.00 Dateline. 1.30 France 24. 1.45 Journal. 2.00 PBS News. 3.00 Al Jazeera. 3.30 Insight. 4.30 Monster Bug Wars. 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Food Safari. 6.30 World News. 7.30 Neil Oliver: The Vikings. (PG) 8.30 24 Hours In Emergency. (M) A look at a hospital ER. 9.30 The Legacy. (M) 10.35 World News. 11.10 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 17.

6.00 Soccer. UEFA Europa League. Final. Continued. 7.15 WorldWatch. 1.00 Living Black. 1.30 WorldWatch. 3.30 Harlots, Housewives And Heroines. 4.30 Persons Of Interest. 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Food Safari. 6.30 World News. 7.30 Rachel Khoo’s Cosmopolitan Cook. 8.00 Luke Nguyen’s United Kingdom. 8.30 Heston’s Mission Impossible. 9.30 Dig. Premiere. (M) 10.40 World News. 11.10 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 18.

6.00 WorldWatch. 1.30 France 24. 1.45 Journal. 2.00 PBS News. 3.00 Al Jazeera. 3.30 Inspector Rex. (PG) 4.30 Coast. 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Heston’s In Search Of Perfection. (PG) 6.30 World News. 7.30 The Ark Of The Covenant. (PG) 8.30 Neil Oliver: The Search For Alfred The Great. A look at Alfred The Great. 9.30 Best Undressed. (MA15+) 10.30 World News. 11.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 19.

6.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Barenboim On Beethoven. 3.30 Hopper Stories. (PG) 3.40 Partir. 3.45 Regarding Susan Sontag. (PG) 5.30 Who Do You Think You Are? 6.30 World News. 7.30 Great Continental Railway Journeys. 8.30 RocKwiz Salutes The Decades. Return. (PG) An exploration of the music scene. 9.30 Movie: The Commitments. (1991) (M) Robert Arkins, Michael Aherne. 11.35 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 20.

6.00 WorldWatch. 11.00 Spanish News. 12.00 Arabic News. 12.30 Turkish News. 1.00 The World Game. 2.00 Speedweek. 4.00 UEFA Champions League Magazine. 4.30 World Of Cycling. 5.00 The Bike Lane. 5.30 The Hollywood War. (PG) 6.30 World News. 7.35 Michael Scott: Rome’s Invisible City. 8.35 How To Clone A Woolly Mammoth. (PG) A look at advances in cloning science. 9.35 Dig. (M) 10.50 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Final stage.

6.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Patrizio Buanne: The Italian Concert. 1.55 The People Who Never Stop. 2.00 The Outstretched Hand. 3.00 WorldWatch. 3.30 This Is Brazil! 4.30 The Dales. 5.00 Living Black. 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Food Safari. 6.30 World News. 7.30 Michael Mosley: Should I Eat Meat? 8.30 Simon Reeve’s Caribbean. (PG) 9.40 Snowden’s Great Escape. 10.45 News. 11.10 Death: A Series About Life. (PG) 12.15 Movie: The Wave. (2008) (MA15+)

6.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Massive Moves. 1.25 Ridicule. 1.30 WorldWatch. 2.00 PBS News. 3.00 Al Jazeera. 3.30 When We Left Earth: The NASA Missions. (PG) 4.30 Bears Of The Last Frontier. 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Food Safari. 6.30 World News. 7.30 Henry & Anne: Lovers Who Changed History. (PG) 8.30 Insight. 9.30 Dateline. 10.00 World News. 10.30 Wallander. (MA15+) 12.10 The Young Montalbano. (M)

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

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Prime Time TV Guide MONDAY

TUESDAY

7.00 Spicks And Specks. 7.30 Total Wipeout. 8.30 Inside The Hunt For The Boston Bombers. (M) A look at the Boston Marathon bombing. 10.00 The Boy Who Was Born A Girl. (M) 10.50 My Tattoo Addiction. (MA15+) 11.40 Louis Theroux’s LA Stories. (M)

7.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 7.30 Doctor Who. (PG) 8.15 That ’70s Show. (PG) 8.35 Louis Theroux’s LA Stories: Edge Of Life. (M) 9.35 Ross Kemp: Extreme World. Return. (M) 10.20 The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. (PG) 11.05 Inside The Hunt For The Boston Bombers. (M)

7.00 Spicks And Specks. 7.25 Doctor Who. (PG) 8.35 Good Game. 9.05 The Checkout. (PG) 9.35 Unsafe Sex In The City. (M) 10.35 The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. (PG) 11.15 Ross Kemp: Extreme World. (M) 12.00 Alan Carr: Chatty Man. (M)

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6.00 The Penguins Of Madagascar. 6.25 Figaro Pho. 6.35 Mortified. 7.00 Outnumbered. (PG) 7.30 Operation Ouch! 8.00 Deadly Pole To Pole. 8.30 Good Game: SP. 9.00 Degrassi: The Next Generation. 9.45 Degrassi: The Next Generation. (PG) 10.50 Close.

6.00 The Penguins Of Madagascar. 6.25 The Adventures Of Figaro Pho. 6.35 Mortified. 7.00 Outnumbered. (PG) 7.30 Operation Ouch! 8.00 Deadly Pole To Pole. 8.30 Horrible Histories. 9.00 Splatalot. 9.25 Good Game: Pocket Edition. (PG) 9.30 Rage. (PG)

6.10 I’m A Monster. 6.20 Officially Amazing. 6.50 News On 3. 7.00 The Adventures Of Merlin. 7.45 Heartland. 8.30 Degrassi. 8.55 Total Drama World Tour. 9.15 Iron Man. 9.40 Good Game: Pocket. 9.45 Rage. 10.45 Close.

6.20 Officially Amazing. 6.50 News On 3. 7.00 The Adventures Of Merlin. 7.45 Heartland. 8.30 Degrassi. 8.55 Total Drama World Tour. 9.15 Iron Man: Armored Adventures. 9.40 Good Game: Pocket. 9.45 Rage. 10.45 Close.

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6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Storage Hoarders. 8.30 Escape To The Country. Presented by Jonnie Irwin. 9.30 House Wreck Rescue. (PG) 10.30 Make My Home Bigger. (PG) 11.00 Best Houses Australia. 11.30 Homes Under The Hammer.

6.30 Escape To The Country. Alistair Appleton is in North Wales. 7.30 Cities Of The Underworld: Istanbul. (PG) Uncovers hidden history in buried cities. 8.30 Taggart. (M) DI Ross’s investigation into a suspicious death at an army camp is hampered by a sniper on a rampage. 11.30 Four Rooms. (PG)

6.30 Bargain Hunt. The competition heads to Peterborough. 7.30 Escape To The Country. Jules Hudson helps a family of four. 9.30 Nick Knowles’ Original Features. Presented by Nick Knowles. 10.30 Best Houses Australia. 11.00 Mighty Ships. 12.00 Four Rooms. (PG)

6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Cities Of The Underworld: Land Of Manson – Los Angeles. (PG) Don Wildman investigates Charles Manson. 8.30 A Touch Of Frost. (M) Frost investigates the death of a soldier. 10.45 Britain’s Underworld. (M) 12.00 Bargain Hunt.

6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 The Vicar Of Dibley. (PG) 8.10 Keeping Up Appearances. (PG) Hyacinth borrows her sister’s holiday cottage. 8.40 Endeavour. (M) Morse’s intellect is taxed by a suicide. 10.40 Murder Rooms: The Dark Beginnings Of Sherlock Holmes. (M)

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6.00 Seinfeld. (PG) 6.30 MythBusters. (PG) 7.30 World’s Craziest Fools. (PG) 8.30 Tattoo Nightmares. (M) Jasmine is shocked by a client’s tattoo of a burning American flag. 9.00 Tattoo Nightmares Miami. (M) Clint tackles a fellow Texan’s request. 9.30 Ink Master. (PG) 11.15 Family Guy. (MA15+)

6.00 MythBusters: Snow Special. (PG) The team puts snow myths to the test. 7.00 AFL Pre-Game Show. Pre-game coverage of the match. 7.30 Football. AFL. Round 9. Sydney v Carlton. From the SCG. 11.00 Movie: Basic Instinct. (1992) (AV15+) Michael Douglas.

4.30 Football. AFL. Round 9. Western Bulldogs v GWS Giants. 7.15 Football. AFL. Round 9. Richmond v Essendon. From the MCG. 10.30 Movie: The 6th Day. (2000) (M) Arnold Schwarzenegger. In a future world, a helicopter pilot is forced to go on the run after he is cloned by an evil genetics tycoon.

6.00 Seinfeld. (PG) 6.30 Movie: Cars 2. (2011) (PG) Owen Wilson, Larry the Cable Guy. 8.40 Movie: Men In Black 3. (2012) (PG) Will Smith, Tommy Lee Jones. A secret agent who specialises in policing aliens living on Earth, must travel back in time to save the planet. 10.40 Movie: The Butterfly Effect. (2004) (AV15+)

6.00 Seinfeld. (PG) 6.30 MythBusters. (PG) 7.30 SCU: Serious Crash Unit. (PG) 8.00 SCU: Serious Crash Unit. 8.30 American Restoration. (PG) Big Mike brings in a 1964 Ducati. 9.30 American Pickers. (PG) Mike and Frank score a veritable “mega-pick”. 11.15 Family Guy. (M)

7.00 Soccer. Friendly. Sydney FC v Chelsea FC. From ANZ Stadium, Sydney. 10.30 Klondike Gold Fever. (M) Ken loses his temper with a worker who disappeared with a vital piece of equipment. 11.30 Prospectors. (PG) Steve deals with some hard rock blocking a possible pocket of aquamarine gemstones.

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6.00 Regular Show. (PG) 6.30 Adventure Time. (PG) 7.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) Raj worries about a blind date. 8.30 The Last Ship. (M) Volunteers test a potential cure. 9.30 Movie: Deep Impact. (1998) (M) Morgan Freeman, Robert Duvall. An asteroid is on a collision course with Earth.

6.00 Regular Show. (PG) 6.30 Adventure Time. (PG) 7.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 7.30 Britain’s Got Talent. (PG) 8.45 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) Leonard lies to Penny. 9.45 Movie: Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior. (1981) (AV15+) Mel Gibson. 11.45 Two And A Half Men. (M)

6.00 Movie: Scooby-Doo! Camp Scare. (2010) (PG) Frank Welker, Mindy Cohn. 7.30 Movie: Shrek 2. (2004) (PG) Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy. A couple visit the bride’s family. 9.20 Movie: Green Lantern. (2011) (M) Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively. A test pilot is given supernatural powers. 11.40 Two And A Half Men. (M)

6.00 Movie: Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London. (2004) (PG) Frankie Muniz, Anthony Anderson. 8.00 Movie: Superman Returns. (2006) (M) Brandon Routh, Kate Bosworth. Superman returns following a fiveyear absence. 11.00 Movie: Elektra. (2005) (M)

6.00 Movie: Cats & Dogs: The Revenge Of Kitty Galore. (2010) Bette Midler. 7.40 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) Leonard tries to help Sheldon. 8.40 Gotham. (M) A guard is murdered at Arkham Asylum. 9.40 Arrow. (M) A cyber attack brings Starling City to its knees. 11.40 The Originals. (AV15+)

6.00 Regular Show. (PG) 6.30 Adventure Time. (PG) 7.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 8.00 Top Gear. (PG) Celebrity guest is James McAvoy. 9.30 Movie: Pulp Fiction. (1994) (MA15+) John Travolta, Samuel L. Jackson. Three interwoven criminal tales. Follows two philosophical hit-men on their assignments.

6.00 Regular Show. (PG) 6.30 Adventure Time. (PG) 7.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 7.30 Auction Hunters. (PG) Finds include a Chevyinspired bumper. 8.30 Movie: In Time. (2012) (M) Justin Timberlake, Amanda Seyfried. A man challenges the status quo. 10.40 Movie: Dark City. (1998) (M)

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6.30 Friends. (PG) The gang remembers former Thanksgivings. 7.30 A Current Affair. 8.00 New Tricks. (PG) A tabloid editor asks Pullman to help him prove a celebrity chef murdered her husband. 9.10 Spooks. (M) Zoe is tasked with organising the safe transportation of a load of nuclear waste.

6.30 Friends. (PG) 7.30 A Current Affair. 8.00 Inside The Animal Mind: You Are What You Sense. (PG) Part 1 of 3. 9.00 New Tricks. (M) Struggling to control his alcoholism, Brian finds refuge at a commune which is at the centre of an investigation. 10.00 Movie: True Crime. (1999) (M) Clint Eastwood.

6.30 Friends. (PG) 7.30 A Current Affair. 8.00 Antiques Roadshow. Hosted by Fiona Bruce. 8.30 Movie: The Rookie. (1990) (M) Clint Eastwood, Charlie Sheen, Raul Julia. An ageing cop and his new, young partner set out to break up a car-theft operation. 11.00 Movie: The Postman. (1997) (M)

7.30 Antiques Roadshow. Hosted by Fiona Bruce. 8.30 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. (M) The discovery of a gambler’s body puts the team on the trail of a killer with a taste for cardthemed crimes. 10.30 The Mentalist. (M) Jane reveals his list has been stolen. 11.20 Golden Boy. (M)

6.30 River Cottage: Christmas Special. (PG) Hugh makes traditional, festive British foods. 7.30 World’s Most Pampered Pets. (PG) A look at glamorous pets. 8.30 Movie: Silver Linings Playbook. (2012) (M) Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence. A man recovers from mental illness. 11.00 Cold Case. (M)

6.30 Friends. (PG) Phoebe sees Monica and Chandler “together”. 7.30 A Current Affair. 8.00 Monarch Of The Glen. (PG) Heavily pregnant Lizzie arrives. 9.10 Midsomer Murders. (M) Attending a sports event at a private school, Barnaby is on-hand when one of the students is murdered. 11.20 Cold Case. (M)

6.30 Friends. (PG) Joey has a dream about Monica. 7.30 A Current Affair. 8.00 Agatha Christie’s Poirot. (PG) Poirot suspects a woman is being targeted. 9.00 Movie: Agatha Christie’s Death On The Nile. (1978) (M) Peter Ustinov, Mia Farrow. Poirot investigates a murder on the Nile.

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6.00 Family Feud. 6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG) 7.30 Cops. (PG) Police officers patrol the streets of the US. 8.30 Hawaii Five-0. (M) McGarrett’s mother could be in danger. 9.30 Sons Of Anarchy. (AV15+) 10.35 Cops. (PG) 11.05 Aussie Millions Poker Championship.

6.00 Family Feud. 6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG) 7.30 Last Man Standing. (PG) 8.00 The Millers. (PG) 8.30 Dads. (PG) Eli starts dating Veronica’s friend. 9.00 Movie: Cowboys & Aliens. (2011) (M) Daniel Craig, Harrison Ford. A man fights aliens in the Old West. 11.30 Blokesworld.

6.00 Family Feud. 6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG) 7.30 World’s Toughest Trucker. (PG) 8.30 Cops: Adults Only. (M) Join dedicated police officers as they patrol the streets of big cities across the US. 9.30 Movie: Stash House. (2012) (AV15+) Dolph Lundgren. 11.35 Bellator MMA. (M)

6.30 Monster Jam. 7.30 Cops. (PG) Police officers patrol the streets of the US. 8.30 Elementary. (M) A notorious serial killer escapes from hospital, leaving a trail of bodies behind him. 9.30 Blue Bloods. (M) 10.30 Ross Kemp: Return To Afghanistan. (M) 11.30 Blokesworld.

6.00 Family Feud: Sunday. 6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG) 7.30 Scorpion. (PG) 8.30 Gold Coast Cops. (PG) 9.00 Territory Cops. (PG) Constables deal with a dangerous man. 9.30 Motorcycle Racing. MotoGP. Italian Grand Prix. Race 6. 11.00 Gillette World Sport. 11.30 Sons Of Anarchy. (AV15+)

6.00 Family Feud. 6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG) 7.30 Undercover Boss. (PG) Meet Freshii CEO Matthew Corrin. 9.30 Movie: The Firm. (1993) (M) Tom Cruise, Jeanne Tripplehorn. A brilliant, yet naive, young lawyer uncovers a conspiracy after landing his first job with an aggressive legal firm.

6.00 Family Feud. 6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG) 7.30 Nature’s Great Events: The Great Salmon Run. 8.30 Black Ops: Assault On Al-Qaeda. A look at the hunt for Abu Musab al-Zarqawi. 9.30 Shark Tank. (PG) Hosted by Sarah Harris. 10.30 Movie Juice. 11.00 Aussie Millions Poker Championship.

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6.00 Family Feud. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Raymond. (PG) 7.30 The Simpsons. 8.00 Futurama. (PG) 8.30 The Simpsons. (M) 9.00 Futurama. (PG) 9.30 The Simpsons. 10.00 The Cleveland Show. (M) 10.30 Bob’s Burgers. (M) 11.00 Tattoos After Dark. 11.30 James Corden.

6.00 Family Feud. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. (PG) 7.30 The Simpsons. (PG) 8.00 Rules Of Engagement. (PG) 8.30 The Graham Norton Show. (M) 9.30 Movie: The Descendants. (2011) (M) George Clooney. 11.50 James Corden.

6.00 Family Feud. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. (PG) 8.00 Rules Of Engagement. (PG) 8.30 New Girl. (PG) 9.00 The Crazy Ones. (M) 9.30 Snog, Marry, Avoid? (PG) 10.10 Sex And The City. 10.50 Movie Juice. 11.20 James Corden.

6.00 Becker. (PG) 7.30 Everybody Loves Raymond. (PG) Debra leaves Ray at home alone. 8.30 The Graham Norton Show. Guests include George Clooney. 9.30 Sex And The City. Follows four 30-something women in New York as they deal with life, work and love. 11.30 The Late Late Show With James Corden.

6.00 Family Feud: Sunday. 6.30 The Simpsons. (PG) 7.00 Futurama. (PG) 7.30 The Simpsons. (PG) 8.30 Movie: Not Another Teen Movie. (2001) (M) Chyler Leigh, Chris Evans. A send-up of Hollywood teen movies. 10.15 Californication. (MA15+) 10.55 Nurse Jackie. (M) 11.35 James Corden.

6.00 Family Feud. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. (PG) 7.30 The Simpsons. (PG) 8.00 Futurama. (PG) 8.30 The Simpsons. 9.00 The Simpsons. (PG) 9.30 Sleepy Hollow. Final. (M) 10.30 Dexter. (AV15+) 11.30 The Late Late Show With James Corden.

6.00 Family Feud. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. (PG) 7.30 The Simpsons. (PG) 8.00 Rules Of Engagement. (PG) 8.30 Tattoos After Dark. (M) 9.30 Movie: I Know What You Did Last Summer. (1997) (AV15+) Jennifer Love Hewitt. 11.35 James Corden.

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6.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Daily highlights. From Italy. 6.30 If You Are The One. 7.30 The Feed. 8.00 The Office. (PG) 8.30 Movie: Evil Dead II. (1987) (MA15+) Bruce Campbell, Sarah Berry. 10.00 Movie: Army Of Darkness. (1992) (M) Bruce Campbell. 11.45 @midnight. (M)

6.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Highlights. 6.30 If You Are The One. 7.30 The Feed. 8.00 Dara O’Briain: School Of Hard Sums. 8.30 South Park. 9.00 Town Of The Living Dead. 9.30 On The Piste. 10.25 Orphan Black. 11.15 South Park. 11.45 @midnight.

6.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Daily highlights. 6.35 UEFA Europa League Highlights. 7.30 Friday Feed. 8.00 The Tim Ferriss Experiment. 8.30 Geeks. (PG) 9.30 Lost Girl. Return. (MA15+) Bo is arrested and thrown in Fae prison. 11.15 Attack On Titan.

6.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Daily highlights. 6.30 Heston’s Feasts. 7.30 If You Are The One. Hosted by Meng Fei. 8.30 Charley Boorman’s Extreme Frontiers: South Africa. (PG) Charley and Russ continue their trip. 9.30 Dig. (M) An FBI agent uncovers a conspiracy. 10.40 Real Humans. (M)

6.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Highlights. 6.30 The Bike Lane. 7.00 Benidorm Bastards. 7.30 If You Are The One. 8.30 South Park. 9.00 The Birthday Boys. 9.30 Housos. 10.00 Pizza World Record. 10.30 The Sex Clinic. (MA15+) 11.25 The Sex Show. (MA15+)

6.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Daily highlights. 6.30 If You Are The One. 7.30 The Feed. 8.00 The Office. (PG) 8.30 Movie: Largo Winch 2: The Burma Conspiracy. (2011) Tomer Sisley, Sharon Stone. A CEO is accused of crimes against humanity. 10.40 Movie: Largo Winch. (2008) (AV15+)

6.05 Parks And Recreation. (PG) 6.30 If You Are The One. 7.30 The Feed. 8.00 The Office. (PG) 8.30 Don’t Tell My Mother… Lagos. (M) 9.00 Unplanned America: The Ties That Bind. Explores the world of bondage. 9.30 Orphan Black. 10.20 Lost Girl. (MA15+)

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WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

7.00 Spicks And Specks. 7.30 Doctor Who. (PG) 8.15 That ’70s Show. (PG) 8.40 Weight Loss Ward. (M) 9.30 My Tattoo Addiction. (MA15+) 10.15 Jimmy Fallon. 11.00 The Real Hustle: New Recruits. 11.30 The Best Of River Monsters. 12.20 My Big Fat Operation. (PG)

7.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 7.30 Doctor Who. (PG) 8.15 That ’70s Show. (PG) 8.35 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (M) 9.05 The IT Crowd. (PG) 9.30 Comedy Up Late. (MA15+) 10.00 Portlandia. Final. (PG) 10.25 Jimmy Fallon. (PG) 11.05 Good Game. 11.35 Total Wipeout.

7.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 7.30 Doctor Who. (PG) 8.15 That ’70s Show. (PG) 8.35 The Midwives. (PG) 9.35 The Boy Who Was Born A Girl. (M) 10.30 The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. (PG) 11.10 Weight Loss Ward. (M) 11.55 Daddy Daycare. (PG)

7.00 Spicks And Specks. 7.30 Total Wipeout. (PG) 8.20 Gruen Planet: Cutdowns. (PG) 8.25 Australian Encounters. 8.30 The Home Show. Premiere. 9.20 Live At The Apollo. 10.05 Dirty Laundry Live. 10.55 The IT Crowd. 11.20 Louie. 12.05 Portlandia.

6.15 Slugterra. 6.40 Kobushi. 6.50 News On 3. 7.00 The Adventures Of Merlin. 7.45 Heartland. 8.30 Degrassi. 8.55 Total Drama World Tour. 9.15 Iron Man. 9.40 Good Game: Pocket. 9.45 Rage. 10.50 Close.

6.15 Slugterra. 6.40 Kobushi. 6.50 News On 3. 7.00 The Adventures Of Merlin. 7.45 Heartland. 8.30 Degrassi. 8.55 Total Drama World Tour. 9.15 Iron Man. 9.40 Good Game: Pocket. 9.45 Rage. 10.45 Close.

6.15 Slugterra. Final. 6.40 Kobushi. 6.50 News On 3. 7.00 The Adventures Of Merlin. (PG) 7.45 Heartland. (PG) 8.30 Degrassi. (PG) 8.55 The Dukes Of Broxstonia. 9.00 Naruto. (PG) 9.20 Sword Art Online. (PG) 9.45 Deltora Quest. Final. 10.10 Close.

6.30 Bargain Hunt. The teams head to Stafford. 7.30 Pie In The Sky. (PG) Demonstrators cause havoc. 8.30 Inspector Morse. (M) After Harry Field, an artist, raconteur and forger, is mysteriously killed, Morse takes over the investigation. 10.45 Suspects. (M) 11.45 Bargain Hunt.

6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Pie In The Sky. (PG) A boy is beaten up at boarding school. 8.30 Lewis. (M) After a local businesswoman is murdered, it appears she was the victim of a blackmail plot gone wrong. 10.30 Blue Murder. (M) A private investigator is murdered. 11.40 Bargain Hunt.

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Wednesday May 27, 2015

A Very Short War - Bob Piper

When miner Bill Cook enlisted in the army on 11 December 1917 little did the recruiters know he would only last 24 days ! Bill enlisted in Sydney, though he hailed from the remote and little known valley in the Snowy Mountains called Lobbs Hole or Ravine. In fact it appears that he was the only one that did enlist from there though quite a number did from nearby and better known Kiandra. Thirty eight years old he was a fit 5 feet 10.5 inches high, blue eyed and weighed 170 pounds. Bill was issued with a number (N85051), a fine uniform with new boots, hats, great coat, cardigan, towels, underwear and an assortment of other items valued at the then princely sum of seven pound six shillings and sixpence. In today’s value at least a $1,000 and possibly much more. At this stage it should be appreciated that Bill was a copper miner at Lobbs Hole and living with and supporting his widowed mother Rose. The father, Richard (65), had died in 1901 while gold mining at Meragle (Snowy Mountains) when an earth fall had brought his leg down onto a mining fork. The leg never fully healed, despite a transfer to the Tumut and Wagga hospitals and in the end the wound was fatal. In the first week Army records state that Bill “seems keen and willing�. In the second week he is recorded as “making fair progress�. At this stage there had been no weapon firing recorded. On 29 December Bill was fined two shillings and sixpence for being “drunk and dirty�. After the third week, and being issued with a short leave pass, Bill was gone never to be see again. A warrant was issued for his apprehension but he couldn’t be found. On 7 January 1918 a letter was written by one of his unit officers to an address at Gisborne Street Wellington with no response. This may have been home of one of his

sisters’ addresses. A younger Bill Cook (aged 17), and it appears he was the same person, had been arrested at nearby Tumbarumba for stealing sugar worth two pounds in 1896. He turned “queen’s evidence� on another man seeking to shoot a neighbour’s horses and was released with a one pound fine and two pounds to pay for the sugar. So what eventually happened to Bill Cook? My guess is he headed for the hills and back to remote Lobbs Hole, complete with a government sponsored set of clothes, underwear, towels and boots to keep him snug and cosy for many years to come. The warrant for Bill’s arrest was withdrawn on 30 January 1919. Lucky boy.

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There was a large yarding of 690 scale cattle and 650 store cattle at Cooma on Thursday May 21. All regular buyers were in attendance which resulted in a firm market. Vealer steers made to 260c/kg and vealer heifers to 250c/kg. Medium weight steers sold to 281 cents and $1740. Heavy heifers sold to 268 cents and $1364. There were 360 cows penned with most selling 160 to 200c/kg with them making $1582. Bulls made to a top of 242 cents. A good line of 26 cows PTIC reached $1100 with some cows and calves to $1000. Store steers sold to $800 with most $500 to $700. Sales included: BULLS HD Moss, MLP, 1, 230c/kg, 1090kg, $2507; EBH2 P/L, E, 1, 225c/kg, 880kg, $1980; Penderlea, Lmk, 1, 200c/kg, 795kg, $1590. COWS D McAuley, BC, 1, 200c/kg, 750kg, $1500; LJ & TD Hogan, MLP, 1, 200c/kg, 725kg, $1450; P Brown, Lmk, 4, 198c/kg, 582.5kg, $1153.28; Springfield Grazing, MLP, 13, 198c/kg, 574kg, $1136; W & J Russell, E, 8, 197c/kg, 548kg, $1080; D Hopkins, Lmk, 5,196c/kg, 531kg, $1116; TC & JM Bruce, E, 10, 196c/kg, 572kg, $116; R & S McDonald, BC, 5, 186c/kg, 504kg, $937.44; Gwen Russell & C Griffen-Warwick, JM, 2, 180c/kg, 02kg, $1264.50. STEERS IV Evans, MLP, 15, 281c/kg, 399kg, $1122; EBH2 P/L, MLP, 9, 280c/kg, 571kg, $1600; R Rankin, BC, 4, 266c/kg, 525kg, $1399.60;

J & K Rowe, Lmk, 2, 250c/kg, 465kg, $1162.50; Penderlea, Lmk, 1, 240c/kg, 450kg, $1080; Caringa P’ship, BC, 1, 230c/kg, 758kg, $1743; Helen Brewis, E, 1, 230c/kg, 490kg, $1127; L & K Gould, E, 230c/kg, 425kg, $955.

HEIFERS Haylock Partners, MLP, 9, 268c/kg, 500khg, $1340; Berridale Appliance, MLP, 5, 250c/kg, 472kg, $1180; M Rose, BC, 2, 240c/kg, 520kg, $1248; J & K Rowe, Lmk, 2, 230c/kg, 417.5kg, $960.25; M Flanagan, BC, 9, 229c/kg, 355kg, $815.08’ G Kimber, Lmk, 1, 220c/kg, 620kg, $1364; Fraser Bros, JM, 8, 220c/kg, 396kg, $871.75; G & T Ferguson, E, 1, 215c/kg, 520kg, $1118; D Horsfall, E, 1, 210c/kg, 391kg, $821. VEALERS Mandalea P’ship, MLP, 17, 264c/kg, 313kg, $828; N & K Douglas, BC, 2, 258c/kg, 270kg, $695.50; D McAuley, BC, 1, 250c/kg, 290kg, $725; Penderlea, Lmk 3, 220c/kg, 391.6kg, $861.66; C Lach, E, 5, 210c/kg, 325kg, $682; C Lach, E, 5, 210c//kg, 297kg, $624. STORES TW & B Koenig, E, 26 Ang cows PTIC 5-8yrs, $1100; D Horsfall, E, 3 Hfd cows & calves, $1000; R & R McMahon, MLP, 5x5 Hfd cows 5 1/2yrs F, $1000; N & K Douglas, BC, 11, Ang cows CFA PTIC A/S, $935; DJ & MM Wellsmore, BC, 10 Hfs strs 1 1/2yr, $800; M & B McDonald, MLP, 10 Ang strs clvs, $790; AG & PI Warner, Lmk, 19, Hfd strs 12mths, $770 Penderlea, Lmk, 7, Ang strs, $720; RA & BS Weston, MLP, 10, Hfd strs, $700.

Researchers have identified new livestock feed management options that may boost levels of omega-3 fatty acids in Australian red meat to benefit human and livestock health. According to NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI), better integration of plant-based food into the diets of cattle and sheep could see higher levels of omega-3 delivered to consumers as a natural benefit of eating beef and lamb. Wagga Wagga Agricultural Institute DPI livestock research officer, Ed Clayton, said red meat already contributes about 40 per cent of the average daily intake of long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated acids (LCn-3PUFA) for adult men and women in Australia. “Most Australian beef and lamb production is based on pasture and grass-fed systems, providing relatively lean meat cuts which are also sources of omega-3,” Dr Clayton said. “There’s potential to significantly increase the consumption of healthclaimable fatty acids from red meat by using forage with higher levels of available omega-3. “During seasonal feed gaps and in dry times, grain is often used to supplement their diets and finish animals for sale – the key to improving the health aspects of beef and lamb is to optimise the forage content in their diets.” Dr Clayton said there are many opportunities to include fresh forage

and silage in production systems, even when animals are grain-fed in feedlots. “Fresh forage or high quality silage that meets market specifications for the efficient production of high-quality meat remains a high priority,” he said. “The ability of forage to maximise the amount of omega-3 depends on the nature of the forage – generally fresh forage provides more omega-3 than hay or silage, but there is scope to increase the amount of omega-3 available in silage. “Omega-3 levels can be maximised in silage by processes which limit wilting and ensure the most efficient fermentation takes place.” A review of the omega-3 research has been published through the Graham Centre, an alliance between DPI and Charles Sturt University, which highlights gaps in information that could contribute to giving consumers healthier options in their protein choices. More information on omega-3 concentration in forages grown in Australia and the factors that increase these levels would allow producers to select forages and production systems to maximise omega-3 in red meat. Scientific evidence has also shown that omega-3 levels in feed can be managed to influence livestock reproduction, including sex ratios in sheep.

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Bombala properties sell to $700,000

Four Bombala properties sold to a total of $1,745,000 at auction last Friday. Landmark Bombala offered Yandilla, Dundundra (two blocks) and Wiles at the Bombala golf club. ‘Yandilla’, which included 410ha, just 10km south of Bombala, sold for $700,000. The property included a three-bedroom house, shearing shed and yards as well as sheds, workshop and garage.

The property was purchased by Hammond Logging. Dundundra block one sold for $420,000. This property included a two-stand shearing shed and yards and was purchased by Roger Clarke. Lot 2, which included a gravel pit, sold for $485,000. It was also purchased by Roger Clarke. ‘Wiles’, a 52.2 ha block 10km from

Bombala sold for $140,000 to Damien Alcock. This block included good rainfall, good grazing and good timber for shade and firewood. Yandilla clearance sale will be held this Saturday.

Top left: Yandilla sold for $700,000; Left: Dundundra. Above: Wiles.

On Monday morning, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) discovered graffiti and paint on the NFF building in Canberra. The slogan “Ban Live Exports” was spray painted across the NFF building sign, with more paint and foul language scribbled on the front and rear entrance doors. Australian farmers are regarded internationally as having strong farm animal welfare standards. As exporters, we recognise that there are risks to the welfare of Australian livestock if they leave approved supply chains. This is why there are robust measures in place to strengthen control and traceability and to prevent facilities and importers who breach our standards from receiving Australian livestock. In addition exporters are actively helping to improve the way animals are handled and slaughtered in overseas markets by training over 7,500 workers and helping to improve facilities with more modern infrastructure and equipment We respect the right of others to have different points of view, and we expect them to advocate those points of view in a constructive and lawful way. Unfortunately, attacks of this type on Australian farmers and their workers are far too common. Trespass in the middle of the night, wilful vandalism of property and use of threatening language is not constructive and it is against the law. Animal activists who take the law into their own hands disrespect the process of community engagement in animal welfare by those who are genuinely committed to improvement.

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CLEARANCE SALE Yandilla

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House hold items: Deep freeze, fridge, microwave, automatic washing machine, wringer washing machine, Electrolux vacuum cleaner, TV, radios, small electrical appliances ,Cedar chested draws, wardrobes, ¾ iron bed, wooden double bed, dressing table, 3 chrome beds, 2 kitchen tables and chairs, 3 piece lounge, wooden chairs, wheelie walker ,old meat safes, pedestal fan, floor fan, marble top cupboard and assortment of Jewellery Farm machinery: Holden Rodeo trayback ute 2005 with tipper reg AB15RZ, Ford utility 2003 reg.XZV436, Subaru Wagon 1994 40,000km reg.TAH710, Massey Ferguson tractor 2411hrs 75HP, ATV Parklands75 1625km, PTO slasher 5ft, PTO boom spray 18ft, Crump 1 tonne super spreader PTO, Sunbeam Master Pinner electric woolpress, Powermatic Honda generator, Greenfields ride on lawn mower 15.5HP 32”, Lincoln welder motor, Lincoln PTO welder, Jacob electric drill standing, 4 wheel bogey car trailer, offset disc plough, 3PL carryall, Davey water pumps, portable loading ramp, 3PL scarifier, cement mixer, meat saw, rotary hoe, 2 motor mowers, pipe bender, steel wool table, bench grinder, Wolf angle grinder 9”, Wolf electric saw, Wolf electric drill, Ryobi electric drill, Stihl 150 chainsaw, McCuloch chain saw, safe steel strongbox 1000x800x400, gun safe, alum ext ladder, woolbale lifter, grinding wheel 800diam x130, fuel tanks, dog kennels, stock crate 3000x1800, stock crate 2100x1800, horse drawn hay rake, clean bricks approx. 1500, 2 lister motors Numerous sundry items Terms: Payment and pick up on the day. Cash and cheque only.

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Schute Bell wool report

It was always going to be a tricky week coming off the last day jitters from the previous sale but support was found early and gains were made. By the close of sales the Eastern Market Indicator had managed to finish 1 cent higher than a fortnight ago leaving it at its highest level since February 2012. Bales offered for the season to date are now up 7.5% on last season and with receival figures into store’s not reflecting that rise it can be assumed that stock of old wool is rapidly being depleted. 41,762 bales were sold nationally for the week with 3.2% passed in. Major buyers were Chinatex (again taking more than one quarter of the Merino Fleece offering), Techwool and Fox & Lillie. Skirtings

and Cardings were also dearer for the week; with the overall market some 20% higher than the corresponding period last year. With the weekly offerings set to fall below 40,000 bales over the coming month there is a chance that further upside in the market could occur. To reinforce this forward market price’s eclipsed previous recent highs this week with transactions occurring out to May 2016 albeit at a 100 cent discount to the current physical. 39,623 bales are expected to be on offer nationally with 11,910 in Sydney. Schute Bell, Wool Auctions, Goddard & Monaro Wool are selling on Thursday the 28th of May.

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Budget lays groundwork for Ag White Paper National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) President, Brent Finlay, said the Federal Budget has farmers all over Australia eagerly anticipating the release of the Agricultural Competitiveness White Paper. The Budget delivers modest gains for the farm sector through specific initiatives that will assist cash flow on farm; lower business taxes; boost bilateral trade agreement outcomes and recognise challenging seasonal conditions facing parts of the sector. Mr Finlay said the agriculture portfolio largely held its ground, with funding of around $2 billion, despite an expected decrease in the Government’s tax receipts of some $14 billion. “This recognises that the agriculture sector is a source of economic strength, linked to growing appetites for safe, clean and sustainable Aussie produce in key Asian markets,� Mr Finlay said. “The measures announced tonight on trade, tax breaks and small business measures will be welcome news for Australian farmers.� Key announcements for the agriculture sector

include: - Specific measures that will allow farmers to accelerate depreciation for spending on water, fodder and fencing which will encourage investment and improve cash flow on farm. - $25 million to help Australian producers access the benefits of free trade agreements, an initiative called for by the NFF. - Small business tax cuts which will assist more than 110,000 farm businesses that have less than $2 million in cash receipts. - $83 million for pre-announced drought funding for rural communities and pest and weed control. “We hope that tonight’s budget is a preview of policies and significant funding commitments for tangible initiatives to support agricultural competitiveness and growth,� Mr Finlay said. “All eyes will now be on the Agricultural Competitiveness White Paper and the Northern Australia White Paper. Together, these policies will be the measure of this Government’s commitment to, and vision for, the success of the agriculture sector.�

Farm Infrastructure Tax Concessions The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is supporting calls by the Minister for Agriculture, the Hon. Barnaby Joyce, to bring forward the commencement date for accelerated depreciation for fodder, fencing, silos and water upgrades. The proposal to introduce this important concession for drought preparedness has been enthusiastically received by farmers across Australia. Unfortunately, the NFF has received feedback

from members that the delayed implementation date has been a source of confusion, and will leave small businesses like rural supply stores hanging on until 2016-17 to get a boost from these measures. The NFF encourages the Treasurer to seriously consider bringing forward the start date for farm infrastructure tax concessions to the earliest possible moment.

Field officers training This April saw 24 NSW National Parks and Wildlife trainee field officers from across the state travel to the Department of Primary Industries (DPI) Murrumbidgee Rural Studies Centre at Yanco to start their new careers. DPI Tocal College education officer, Michelle Smith, said the four-day course was the first block of training for their Conservation and Land Management qualification. “During their time at Yanco, course participants gained skills in Work, Health and Safety, sustainability in the workplace and the maintenance and use of machinery and equipment they will use to look after the state’s national parks,� Ms Smith said. “Experienced DPI staff delivered the training

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Pursuing profit in the pastoral zone

National Ag priorities NSW Minister for Primary Industries, Lands and Water Niall Blair met with agriculture and primary industries ministers from other states, territories, the Commonwealth and NewZealand in Sydney last Friday. Mr Blair said this was an important opportunity to bring NSW issues to a national forum. The NSW primary industries sector is leading the nation in production, innovation and competitiveness – I am fiercely determined to keep it that way,� Mr Blair said. “These forums play a vital role in making sure issues that affect a number or all of the states are addressed collectively and a way forward is paved as a national approach. “Today’s discussion will focus on enhancing Australia’s approach to developing markets and agricultural products in key markets globally. “NSW is the powerhouse of the Australian economy – and our primary industries sector is the backbone of regional NSW. “That’s why the NSW Liberals & Nationals Government has designed, for the first time in NSW, an Agriculture Industry Action Plan to work hand-in-hand with industry to increase the value of primary industries by 30 per cent before 2020.� With drought such a dominate force for many Australian farmers and their communities at present, it will also feature heavily in the discussions.

Sheep and cattle producers in the pastoral zone can now tap into a new program designed to help them improve their bottom line. MLA and Australian Wool Innovation have partnered to develop Pastoral Profit, a program which will deliver business management skills to producers in Australia’s pastoral zone. Pastoral Profit also aims to increase access for these producers to leading industry information, resources and technical experts through an increased number of regionally customised professional development activities, both face-toface and online. Launch webinar Pastoral Profit will be launched with a free webinar on the topic: the foundations for creating an economically sustainable livestock business in the pastoral zone. The webinar will be held on Tuesday 9 June, 12.30-1.30pm EST. Hosted by agricultural business consultant Dr Phil Holmes from Holmes &Co, the webinar will answer these questions: How financially literate are you? What are the elements of a financially sustainable rangelands business? How do you allocate capital to progress? How much capacity does your business have to handle debt? What are the profit drivers of beef, sheep and wool production? In addition, MLA Challenger and pastoral producer Andrew Miller will share how enhancing his business skills helped him improve profitability and productivity in the midst of extreme drought. Here’s a snapshot of Andrew and Megan Miller’s journey. Case study: Andrew and Megan Miller Andrew and Megan Miller, who last year participated in the MLA Challenge, are cattle producers from Windorah, Queensland and they have signed on as Pastoral Profit advocates. Inspired by the new skills learned during the Challenge, Andrew said they know full well the benefits of enhanced business skills and the

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Riposte Lisa Ashurst Looks like I may be up for replacing my computer. Actually, there’s no “looks like” about it. I have to get a new one because my old faithful did something strange the other day which according to the kids was a really bad thing for it to do. But even if they had said nothing, the wide-eyed look that accompanied the sharp intake of breath told me everything I didn’t really want to know. It was Very Bad. So what to do? Well for starters, every single file has to come off my computer and be stored on a portable hard drive, leaving the one on my computer totally blank. Okay, I get that but I’m also going through the motions because I’m really attached to my old computer! It has given me around nine years of faithful, no nonsense service with barely a hiccup so there’s a bit of attachment there and I’m really going to miss it. On the other hand however, computer

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technology has advanced way beyond what was cool when I got this one and today’s models have programs and functions that mine does not so despite the sad farewell, I’m starting to feel pretty excited about welcoming a fancy new model to the environs of my home office. It’s so going to be worth the expense. Of course, now I have to contend with making some decisions (not my strongest thingy, decision-making) regarding issues like desktop or laptop. Make, model, colour (are there colour options? Gee I hope so…) and then come up with a list of relevant questions for the store person who’s going to get lumbered with me. (I’m only tech savvy up to a point). With that in mind, I will take Daughter and Son-in-Law with me, and probably Twin I as well because they know all the buzz words for the features (or whatever they’re called) that I want and will be able to relate these to the store person much better than I could and yes, I know how tragic that sounds (sigh) but at the end of

the day, everyone will be happy. The store will have made a great sale, the kids will be in heaven sussing out all the new stuff and explaining it all to me and I’ll have a good time checking it all out for myself anyway once to kids have gone home! They make a great tech support team though. Look, I’m still going to feel sad about seeing off my old computer because it has been my friend for so many years but being nine years old, it was beginning to display its limitations, I guess, and there comes a time in everyone’s life when they have to kiss something goodbye and move on. In this case, technology and the times are insisting I get a move on! It’s happened and I’m coping. Besides, my new computer will be wireless etc, and all ready to talk to the wireless NBN tower, the switch-on of which is just around the corner and thankful doesn’t even begin to express how I feel. I’m really looking forward to that new computer now!

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No Tobacco Day Southern NSW Local Health District is urging smokers make a plan to quit ahead of World No Tobacco Day. World No Tobacco Day is an annual event, occurs globally on May 31 and encourages a 24-hour period of abstinence from all tobacco consumption. This year’s theme looks at the health risks associated with tobacco use and advocates for effective policies to reduce tobacco consumption, including ending the illicit trade of tobacco products. Southern NSW Local Health District Health Promotion Officer, Martine Mathieson, said World No Tobacco Day was an ideal time to give the Quitline a call and

develop a plan to quit. “Around 5300 people in NSW die every year of a smoking-caused illness but the good news is that your body begins to enjoy the positive health effects of quitting almost straight away,” she said. “After four years, there is a large drop in your risk of a heart attack and after 15 years, your risk of stroke is close to that of a person who never smoked.” Ms Mathieson said smokers looking to kick the habit for good can access subsidised nicotine patches on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). For information on how to quit smoking, visit www.iCanQuit.com. au or ring the Quitline on 13 78 48.

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(NX13212) Affectionatley known as Bill passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 23rd 2015 at his residence, formerly of Yallambee Lodge, Cooma. Aged 94 years. Dearly loved husband of Joyce for 60yrs. Brother of Doreen, Albert, Elizabeth, Teresa, James (All Deceased) and Marcella. Loved uncle to his many nieces and Nephews.

Dearly loved Father of Megan and Robin, Marlene, Erich and Pamela. Beloved partner of Sonia Bengsch. Adored grandpa to his 9 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren

The relatives and friends of the late WILLIAM JOSEPH KERSHAW are invited to attend his funeral service to be held in the St Patrick's Catholic Church, Cooma, on Thursday May 28th 2015 commencing at 1:00pm. At the conclusion of the service, the cortege will proceed to Cooma Lawn Cemetery.

The relatives and friends of the late HANS PETER KOENNECKE attended his funeral service to held in the All Saints Anglican Church, Berridale, on Tuesday May 26th 2015 commencing at 1:00 pm. At the conclusion of the service, the cortege proceeded to Gegedzerick Cemetery Berridale. YOUR ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS FOREVER IN OUR MINDS.

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BOND, Kenneth Joseph Passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 23rd 2015 at Sir William Hudson Memorial Centre Cooma, formerly of Egan St, Cooma. Aged 94 years. Dearly loved husband of AILEEN (dec). Father and father in-law to John (Dec), Rick and Alison. Grand father to Michelle, Matthew, Patrick, Andrew and Anjenette

The funeral service for the late BENJAMIN ANTHONY GREEN was held in the Columbas Catholic Church, Bemboka, on Saturday May 23rd 2015. After which the internment took place in the Bemboka cemetery.

The relatives and friends of the late KENNETH JOSEPH BOND are invited to attend his funeral service to be held in the Saint Paul's Anglican Church, Cooma, on Wednesday May 27th 2015 commencing at 1:00 pm. At the conclusion of the service, the cortege will proceed to Cooma Lawn Cemetery.

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Cooma Cats outclass Tricolours Cooma cats travelled to Ainslie on Saturday to take on the tricolours for the second time this year. After a three-point win in the first game of the year the Cats knew they would be in for a tough battle. With the game going as expected in a tough battle Ainslie took a four-point lead in the first quarter with Taylor Lee kicking both Cooma’s goal. With the Cats taking the ascendancy through the middle of the ground with Steven Bahr and James Rebis a half time lead of 14 points left the cats with a strong belief they could win the game. In the second half, with a depleted bench, the

The Cooma Stallions Under 18 lost to Batemenas Bay Tigers 46-12 Try scorers for Cooma were Austin Riley and Josh Zammit Mainstreet Players Player was Gary Giles, just ahead of Will Shingles and Austin Riley. Photos by Ashleigh Steinke.

Cats dug deep and increased their lead in both quarters with the exceptional goal kicking of Zach Bowden netting four goals, the hard working David Clyde delivering perfect passing and Brett ‘captain risky’ O’Sullivan having his best game of the year the Cats were able to put the Tricolours away by 41 points. Final scores - Cats 15.10 100 to Ainslie 8.11 59 Best on ground - Zach Bowden, James Rebis and Brett O’Sullivan The Cooma Cats are at home to competition leaders Goulburn this Saturday, with the game scheduled for 1pm. Get along and guve the Cats some support.

Cooma womens basketball First game on court for round 4 of the winter competition saw Cooma Toyota take on Capital who had some new and improved skills to display. The first quarter both teams were locked in a tight low scoring battle with the score 2-0 after 7 minutes. Some sharp accurate shooting for Abby and Kate Schofield backed with some excellent defence from Meg Bracher and Penny Grayson from team Toyota gave the girls a mini lead heading into the second quarter. Donna Saddler and Jamie Thornton kept Capital in the game with some precision pass and cut moves in the key. Janine Hopkin and Alison Theunisson provided the height for quick outlet passes at the back of the court. After a good hard contest Cooma Toyota came away with the win 41-27. The second game on show court

for the night was between Geachys Electrical and Thorntons Electrical MHS. Kaysie Baker came out of the blocks on fire for MHS nailing some good jumpers from outside the key. Emma Fogarty was strong in the centre also for MHS with 13 rebounds for the match. The MHS girls looked to have the game within reach at the half break. Geachys girls must have needed the break and some of Michael Jordan’s special water from Space Jam to fire up. The strong pressure defence from Carly Rixon and Megan Lee gave Chloe Geach the time and space to put points on the board for Geachys, scoring 28 of her teams 50 pts to help Geachys Electrical get the win 50-30 over Thorntons Electrical. We are still welcoming any new players to the comp on a Monday night between 6.30 and 8.30.

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Bushpigs, junior and senior, enjoy good wins on weekend U10’s Game Report by Carley Duggan Hard game for the U10’s today but a good one to watch! Little Owen Thrum got the piglets off to a flying start, breaking through the defence and almost scoring - next time Owen, next time :) Kane Davis earned a well deserved try - well done Kane. Rennie Falconer was a stand out in my eyes! He didn’t stop trying, using his strength to drive through the defence over and over again, running down players and showing some great tackling technique, and even came away with a fabulous try today - awesome work Rennie! Rory McGregor had a great first game with some big runs and some big tackles, he will be one to watch this year. Zach Bortoli shone today having a great allround game and as a result, earned player of the day! The little U10s tried hard and are improving with each game. They have loads of potential so will be fun watching them develop through the season! Well done Coach and well done Piglets!

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U11’s Game Report Another glorious sunny home game for the Under 11 piglets this week against Easts. Despite being short of players a great game of rugby was played by everyone, proving that there is no “I” in team. This week saw Angus Falconer at half back, with the assistance of the backs Patrick Broe, Jackson Connelly, Thomas Old, Chelsea Williams and Josh Williams provided some enterprising attack. Byron Thake and Jackson Bucknell providing a great platform along with the forwards of Zac Williams, Riley Black and Brock Freeburn. Thank you to Riley Duggan, Rennie Falconer and Joseph Connelly filling the bench for us. Points scored this week were Patrick Broe 2 tries and 2 conversions, Zac Williams 2 tries, Thomas Old and Byron Thake 1 try and Brock Freeburn with 2 conversions. First win of the season 38-20. Well done boys and girls on your win. A big thanks to fill in coaches Nick Elliott, Steven Old and Tristan Hamilton. Coaches Choice went to Byron Thake and Player of the Day went to Chelsea Williams. Go the mighty Piglets!

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Seniors Report Gutsy win in first trip to coast The Jindabyne Bushpigs have continued their strong start to the season with a 62-21 win over Batemans Bay Boars at the Bay. The Bushpigs headed to Batemans Bay for the first round of the coastal games in the new amalgamated competition severely under strength with only 14 players. However, used to adversity the group took it as a challenge and an opportunity to work for themselves and each other. The Boars opened the scoring with a fine back line play however that’s where it seemed to dry up for the home side. Jindabyne immediately hit back through a measured cross field kick by captain Jake Roarty to find Rob Morris in the corner. From here the flood gates opened with Jindabyne’s back line producing some scintillating rugby with strong carries from Liam Pepper and Craig Dickson in the centres. The most pleasing try however came from the most structured play of Jindabyne’s seasons with excellent forward play marching the Pigs 40m down field before Matthew Caldwell pierced the defense for 1 of his 3 tries. The Bushpigs forwards, despite only having seven in the pack took the game by the scruff of the neck in the second half led by Dirk Wilkens who returned to his best form since a horrific injury last season and Lyndsey Barkley who had his best game of the season with a high work rate and strong carries. Dave Akkersdyk once again took on a huge workload with carry after carry which the rest of the forwards fed off and set an excellent platform for the backs to dominate with slick hands and outstanding support play from Dickson in particular. The forwards also began to take on the backs lead and superb line breaks from Wilkens and props Issac Maw and Steve Rompannen sealing what was an excellent day for the pigs eventually running out 62-21 winners in the the end. Players Player was Dirk Wilkens, 3 points to Issac Maw, 2 points to Wilkens and 1 point to Jerome Waitohi. The Bushpigs have a bye and the representative round to come before returning to John Conners Oval on June 13 for their charity round to raise funds for the new Jindabyne Playground.

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Jindabyne Swim Club presentation night

Oh how time flies, it only seems like yesterday that the swimming season started. Unfortunately the season has come to an end and was celebrated on Saturday the 9th of May at the Lake Jindabyne Hotel with presentation night. The following is the results from the Club Championships and culminating in the major trophy winners for the 2014/15 swimming season. Club Championship results: Josie Baff 12 Years Girls 2nd 400m FREE 8.04.97,1st 100m BREAST 2:00.43, 2nd 200m MEDLEY 4.03.10, 2nd 100m FREE 1.35.45, 2nd 100m BACK 2.06.63, 1st 200m FREE 3.37.48, 2nd 100m FLY 2.15.09. Bella Caddy-Gammell 7 Years Girls 1st 25m BREAST 38.26, 2nd 100m MEDLEY 3.07.43, 2nd 25m FREE 35.19, 2nd 25m BACK 39.71, 2nd 50m FREE 1.23.41, 2nd 25m FLY 44.47, Melanie Coleman 14 Years Girls 1st 400m FREE 6.26.36, 2nd 100m BREAST 1.44.80, 2nd 200m MEDLEY 3.24.38, 1st 100m FREE 1.21.90, 2nd 100m BACK 1.42.98, 1st 200m FREE 3.10.83, 1st 100m FLY 1.51.29, 2nd OPEN 100m FREE 1.21.53, 1st OPEN 100m FLY 1.48.00, 1st OPEN 100m BREAST 1.47.11, 1st OPEN 100m BACK 1.43.12. Nicholas Coleman 9 Years Boys 1st 50m BREAST 1.02.69, 1st 100m MEDLEY 2.11.27, 1st 50m FREE 49.98, 1st 50m BACK 1.00.09, 1st 100m FREE 2.00.50, 1st 50m FLY 1.16.44, 3rd OPEN 100m FREE 1.47.76, 2nd OPEN 100m BREAST 2.14.07. Ashling Condon 8 Years Girls 2nd 50m BREAST 1.10.93, 2nd 100m MEDLEY 2.26.85, 3rd 100m FREE 2.26.67, 3rd 100m FREE 2.26.67, 2nd 50m FLY 1.19.69, Teagan Condon 8 Years Girls 1st 50m BREAST 1.08.27,1st 100m MEDLEY 2.13.09, 1st 50m FREE 49.17, 1st 50m BACK 57.59, 1st 100m FREE 2.00.29, 3rd 50m FLY 1.21.73, Angus Falconer 11 Years Boys 2nd 100m BREAST 2.40.91, 2nd 200m MEDLEY 4.41.56, 2nd 100m FREE 1.50.30, 2nd 100m BACK 2.18.86, 2nd 200m FREE 4.19.89, 1st 100m FLY 2.33.44, 2nd OPEN 100m FREE 1.46.98 2nd OPEN 100m FLY 2.42.85. Rennie Falconer 9 Years Boys 2nd 50m BREAST 1.13.09, 2nd 100m MEDLEY 2.21.11, 2nd 50m FREE 55.26, 2nd 50m BACK 1.07.35, 2nd 100m FREE 2.05.31, Brock Freeburn 11 Years Boys 1st 100m BREAST 2.34.49,1st 200m MEDLEY 4.37.19, 1st 100m FREE 1.49.66, 1st 100m BACK 2.13.64, 1st 200m FREE 4.06.48, 2nd 100m FLY 2.55.57, 3rd OPEN 100m BACK 2.15.64. Ruby Freeburn 8 Years Girls 3rd 50m BREAST 1.20.30, 3rd 100m MEDLEY 2.27.26, 3rd 50m FREE 58.26, 2nd 50m BACK 1.06.22, 2nd 100m FREE 2.18.67, 1st 50m FLY 1.18.42. Ian Grant 14 Years Boys 1st 400m FREE 6.54.59, 1st 100m BREAST 1.50.54, 1st 200m MEDLEY 3.45.71, 1st 100m FREE 1.22.93, 1st 100m BACK 1.52.24, 1st 200m FREE 3.23.87, 1st 100m FLY 2.15.57,

Jindabyne swim club members.

1st OPEN 100m FREE 1.24.49, 1st OPEN 100m FLY 2.07.22, 1st OPEN 100m BREAST 1.52.09, 1st OPEN 100m BACK 1.49.83, Keely Green 11 Years Girls 2nd 100m BREAST 2.19.12, 2nd 200m MEDLEY 5.04.37, 2nd 100m FREE 2.14.83, 1st 100m BACK 2.28.69, 2nd 200m FREE 5.01.46, 2nd 100m FLY 2.45.33, Nate Green 9 Years Boys 3rd 50m BREAST 1.19.36, 3rd 100m BREAST 2.41.63, 3rd 50m FREE 58.07, 3rd 50m BACK 1.08.47, 3rd 100m FREE 2.16.31, 2nd 50m FLY 1.27.13.Wil Harmer 7 Years Boys 1st 25m BREAST 45.93, 1st 100m MEDLEY 3.50.71, 1st 25m FREE 35.62, 1st 25m BACK 55.39, 1st 50m FREE 1.38.00, 1st 25m FLY 51.83, Chloe Hurford 11 Years Girls, 1st 100m BREAST 2.12.17 1st 200m MEDLEY 4.46.17, 1st 100m FREE 1.45.33, 1st 200m FREE 4.20.45, 1st 100m FLY 2.15.28. Angus Kite 9 Years Boys 3rd 50m FLY 1.29.77. Ruby Kite 6 Years Girls 3rd 25m BREAST 46.50, 2nd 100m MEDLEY 3.25.28, 2nd 25m FREE 35.64, 3rd 25m BACK 43.93,1st 50m FREE 1.19.53, 3rd 25m FLY 46.67, Charlie Klemm 8 Years Boys 1st 50m BREAST 1.13.19, 1st 100m MEDLEY 2.24.83, 1st 50m FREE 56.29, 1st 50m BACK 1.06.90, 1st 100m FREE 2.13.23, 1st 50m FLY 1.15.84. Eden Klemm 7 Years Girls 2nd 25m BREAST 42.17, 1st 100m MEDLEY 2.54.36, 1st 25m FREE 31.27, 1st 25m BACK 35.65, 1st 50m FREE 1.09.50, 1st 25m FLY 43.71, Ayla Klicker 6 Years Girls 2nd 25m BREAST 40.56, 3rd 25m FREE 38.94, 1st 25m BACK 38.55, 3rd 50m FREE 2.16.43 2nd 25m FLY 44.47. Lara McLennan 9 Years Girls 2nd 50m BREAST 1.17.39, 3rd 50m FLY 1.20.43. Letitia Murphy 10 Years Girls 1st 100m BREAST 2.00.89, 1st 200m MEDLEY 4.12.42, 1st 100m FREE 1.40.35, 1st 100m BACK 2.01.72, 1st 200m FREE 3.53.40, 1st 100m FLY 2.33.61, 2nd OPEN 100m BREAST 1.55.95, 3rd OPEN 100m BACK 2.06.54, Jesse Paske 9 Years Girls 3rd 50m BREAST 1.18.19, 2nd 100m MEDLEY 2.23.40, 2nd 50m FREE 52.86, 2nd 50m BACK 1.05.52, 3rd 100m FREE 2.07.70. Sophie Paske 10 Years Girls 2nd 100m BREAST 2.18.82, 2nd 200m MEDLEY 4.42.64, 2nd 100m FREE 1.58.18, 2nd 100m BACK 2.15.63, 2nd 200m FREE 4.17.84, 2nd 100m FLY 2.54.32, Baili Pendergast 12 Years Girls 3rd 400m FREE 10.02.69, 3rd 100m BREAST 2.42.86, 3rd 200m MEDLEY 5.08.27, 3rd 100m FREE 2.16.80, 3rd 200m FREE 4.48.09, 3rd 100m FLY 2.30.31. Nashua Pettit 12 Years Boys 1st 100m BREAST 2.06.22, 1st 200m MEDLEY 4.39.48,

Point score winner Letitia Murphy.

1st 100m FREE 1.55.52, 1st 100m BACK 1.59.77, 3rd OPEN 100m BREAST 2.16.16, 2nd OPEN 100m BACK 2.06.64. Anissa Porter 12 Years Girls 1st 400m FREE 7.34.51, 2nd 100m BREAST 2.05.34, 1st 200m MEDLEY 3.57.64, 1st 100m FREE 1.35.26, 1st 100m BACK 2.03.19, 2nd 200m FREE 4.44.16, 1st 100m FLY 2.12.65, 3rd OPEN 100m FREE 1.35.93, 3rd OPEN 100m FLY 2.06.23, 2nd OPEN 100m BACK 2.04.52. Sophie Porter 9 Years Girls 3rd 100m MEDLEY 2.24.36, 1st 50m FREE 50.54, 1st 50m BACK 1.00.74, 1st 100m FREE 2.01.27, 1st 50m FLY 1.09.65, Hannah Robinson 14 Years Girls 2nd 400m FREE 6.33.55, 1st 100m BREAST 1.37.78, 1st 200m MEDLEY 3.23.29, 2nd 100m FREE 1.23.86, 1st 100m BACK 1.38.49, 1st OPEN 100m FREE 1.21.11, 2nd OPEN 100m FLY 1.48.07, Jamie Russell 8 Years Boys 2nd 50m BREAST 1.18.11, 2nd 100m MEDLEY 2.28.57, 2nd 50m FREE 1.02.87, 2nd 50m BACK 1.07.12, 2nd 100m FREE 2.15.23, 2nd 50m FLY 1.21.30, Ruby Smith 9 Years Girls 1st 50m BREAST 1.08.43, 1st 100m MEDLEY 2.21.03, 3rd 50m FREE 55.13, 3rd 50m BACK 1.07.12, 2nd 100m FREE 2.02.27, 2nd 50m FLY 1.11.79, Stella Smith 6 Years Girls 1st 25m BREAST 37.68, 1st 100m MEDLEY 3.02.70, 1st 25m FREE 32.51, 2nd 25m BACK 40.03, 2nd 50m FREE 1.19.60, 1st 25m FLY 43.99 Tahlia Symons 8 Years Girls 2nd 50m FREE 58.25 3rd 50m BACK 1.11.93. Braeden Woods-Smith 10 Years Boys 1st 100m BREAST 2.56.57, 1st 100m FREE 2.45.60 1st 100m BACK 2.45.26, 1st 100m FLY 4.23.83. Age Champions: 6 year old Girls Stella Smith, 7 year Boys Will Harmer, 7 year Girls Eden Klemm, 8 year Boys Charlie Klemm, 8 year Girls Teagan Condon, 9 year Boys Nicholas Coleman and Braedon Woods Smith, 9 year Girls Sophie Porter, 10years Girls Letitia Murphy, 11 year Boys Brock Freeburn, 11year Girls Keely Green, 12yr Girls Anissa Porter, 12 year boys Nashua Pettit, 14 year Boys Ian Grant, 14 year Girls Melanie Coleman. Club Points Score Champions: Tadpoles Girls Stella Smith, Boys Wil Harmer, Sub Junior Girls Lucy Moroney, Boys Rennie Falconer, Junior Girls Letitia Murphy, Boys Angus Falconer, Senior Girls Melanie Coleman and Boys Ian Grant. Overall point score champion Letitia Murphy. Encouragement Award: Boys Beau Caddy Gammell, Girls Zia Pettit. Most Improved: Girl Ruby Freeburn and Boy Nate Green. Overall Club Champion: Ian Grant. Congratulations to all the winners and we look forward to seeing you next year. The Club would like to thank the following businesses, Lake Jindabyne Hotel for their support in putting on the facilities and catering for the children and Perisher for their financial support in procuring the trophies.

Encouragement awards went to Beau Caddy Gammell and Zia Petit.

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Colts round five results a mixed bag

Full On Constructions and Rhythm Snow Sports Under 6’s The Under 6 Colts played away against the Belconnen Rams. With only enough players to field a team, it saw everybody play a full game. Congratulations to the eight on a super effort over the weekend. Oliver Paul, Harper Woolf, Tyler Lee, William Bryan, and Thomas Challis were instrumental in attack and defence, making numerous tackles each and a few tries between them. While moments of brilliance shone through in the ever developing Aiden Dixon, Junior Morgan, Jana Rosenbaum-Robinson, playing the whole game through. Despite our effort and hard work we were defeated 24-20. South East Embroidery Under 7’s It was another early start for the Colts with a trip to North Canberra to take on the Belconnen Sharks. The Colts allowed the Sharks to cross for three unanswered tries.

The Colts slowly warmed to the task with some good runs from Rhylee RosenbaumRobinson, Jackson Lee and Jackson Cook putting Othon Morgan in good field position to cross for the Colts first try. Despite some good defence from Lachlan Burchall, Mitchell Fletcher and Kyte Lee, the Sharks hit back to go back out three tries in front. The Colts were able to match it with the bigger Sharks side with some cracking tries to Riley McKenzie, Ari Geach, Kyte Lee and a great try to Mitchell Fletcher on the buzzer for full time. Othon Morgan, Cooper Lee and Riley McKenzie were fantastic in defence, but the Sharks were able to hit back try for try to hold the winning margin at three tries with the score 40 – 28. Try scorers were Riley McKenzie 3, Othon Morgan, Mitchell Fletcher, Kyte Lee and Ari Geach. Medal winner was Ari Geach and the McDonalds award went to Riley McKenzie.

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Monaro Panel Beaters Under 9’s Monaro Panel Beaters U9’s took on the Valley Dragons this week in Canberra. The team was captained by Brendan Rees who led by example with some strong runs, making plenty of tackles and playing his best game this season. Thomas Rudd, Clayton Clarke and Charlie Fleming muscled up with huge workloads in defence. Zane Usher –Rodahl and Lucas Umback worked well together running strongly and defending well with both boys showing improvement every game. Lachlan Buffet once again showed the big boys size doesn’t matter with some hard runs and excellent positioning in defence. Cameron Filtness tackled well in defence and came close to line a few times. The quiet achiever Jacob Smith had a blinder out of dummy half choosing the perfect times to scoot and scoring three tries for the game. The second half saw Rhys Cleverley and Joshua Williams steering the boys around the field for the first time. Both boys crossing the line for two tries each. Ty Brazulaitis came on as the super sub racking up a big tackle count and having some strong runs earning himself the Hit Man Award this week. Other Awards went to Joshua Williams Player of the Week, Maccas Award Jacob Smith. Final Score Colts 44 Dragon 16. Try Scorers were Rhys 2, Jacob 3, Joshua 2, Charlie 2. Conversion Clayton 1, Cameron 1, Joshua 1, Zane 1. Highland Ground Spreading Under 11’s U/11 Cooma Colts travelled

to Tuggeranong. Cooma scored 28 points but unfortunately let the Buffaloes score 36. Lachie Hemphill stepped up in both defence and attack, bagging himself four tries and kicking a goal, James Bannon also defending well as always and scoring a try. Talon Kelly made plenty of good runs, just getting caught short several times. Shawn Ingham played one of his best games to date. Jack O’Donnell’s running and passing game at first receiver was great, giving his runners plenty of room, like Kayla Fleming. Jack Newson and Jake Maddrell played wide either side, both running very strongly and defending very well. Barrett Bannon snuck out of dummy half when needed, getting us out of our own territory plenty of times. Tirone Morgan and Sam Williams followed up each other’s runs all game, punching holes in the defence. Ryan Monday sticks solid to his position each week, running strongly at the defence. Aron Umback made a difference in the second half, getting up quickly in defence to put pressure on the ball runner. River Wilkinson also made a difference out wide when he came on, running strongly out wide. 3pts Lach 2pts Kayla 1pt Talon. Player of the Week Lachie. Medal went to Shawn. Franks Butchery Under 13’s The Under 13 Colts did the long trip to Crookwell. In the first half Crookwell scored very quickly through bad ball security by Cooma. Cooma kept coming at Crookwell in first half with some good runs by Noah, Tyler, James, Will and Daniel. Cooma tried hard to keep Crookwell quiet, but they ran a couple of quick tries in before the half time. Cooma regrouped and wanted to come out better in the second half, Cooma came with some real good defence from Tyler, Jake Quodling and Jason which caused the ball to be turned over and Cooma were on the attack with some good runs from Colby, Travis, Kiah, Deacon, Hudson and Jake Galvin with all boys making good metres with Noah returning to the field and scored. Cooma got the ball again through some good defence which caused the opposition to drop. Cooma were on the attack again with Nic Zusak getting the ball and took the opportunity to open up their defence and run through them he stepped the fullback and scored, the conversion was unsuccessful. Cooma battled on for the rest of the game with the final score Crookwell 38 Cooma 8.Cooma played a good second half but seemed to have everything going against them. Players player - Daniel Watts 1 point - Noah Saddler 2 points- Nic Zusak 3 points Tyler Rees Service One Alliance Bank Under 15’s The under 15’s travelled to Melba to play Belconnen Sharks. Once receiving the ball Liam Rankin stepped and palmed his way up the field to score the first try. Jak Adams saw a gap from dummy half and with his strength pushed his way to the try line to score the second try. Beautiful cut out pass from Lachlan Inskip to Noah Mylan who scored his first try of the season, Lachlan Inskip converted from the side line. Matthew Chelin and James Cahill had a great game in defence. Lachlan Inskip ran and stepped away next and scored and Noah Mylan converted. Bill Zammit charged over from dummy half to score next with Lachlan Inskip converting. The Sharks scored just before half time leaving the score at 26 points to 6. Coming into the second half James Hill ran the field to score with Lachlan Inskip converting. Liam Rankin was again to score with Lachlan Inskip converting. Good support by Declan Gregory saw him receive the ball and score next with Lachlan Inskip converting. Jack Reid, Thomas Robertson and Sean Dixon are improving every game. A great run and off load from Bill Zammit to Will Saddler, saw Will score in the corner. Liam Rankin wrapped up the game scoring with a run away try. The game finished with a 56 points to 6 points to Cooma. Thank you to Pete Mylan, League safe. Medal went to Noah Mylan, 2 points to Liam Rankin and 1 point Will Saddler.

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Junior Red Devils good wins Wintery bowls weather Sportspower U16s showed again that they are hard to beat at home with a solid 47-26 win against previously undefeated Broulee. The Devils didn’t get the start they were after when they knocked the ball on at the kickoff and Broulee’s five eighth crossed the line untouched to lead 7-0. The Devils hit straight back when Azzam Hudson burst through the defence on halfway to score under the posts. Matt Swain then took a midfield bomb ran the ball wide linking up with Danyon Corby who stepped the defence and scored. Broulee scored again before Callum Sewell enjoying the extra space at wing put the Devils back in the lead, but another fumble from the kick off gave Broulee the opportunity to score again and take a 21-19 half time lead. The second half was all Devils with Bill Zammit scoring first and Callum Sewell crossing for his second try. Callum caught the ball from the Broulee kick off and placed it straight back under the posts for his third try. The game turned a bit spiteful with a player from each team yellow carded and Broulee penalised three times for back chat. The Devils crossed again through Joe Rossiter and Broulee scored a late try. James Cahill was excellent with the boot kicking 6 from 7 conversions. Devils defence was outstanding and the new look backline is really starting to combine well. Locky Inskip 1, Ryan Bolton 2, Joe Rossiter 3 points and Bailey Burke Pig Dog were rewarded for strong games. Sponsors Col and Sue Langdon from Sportspower were on hand to award their Man of the Match to Callum Sewell and we thank them for their support. Cooma Rural Under 14s win Cooma Rural Under 14s continued on their winning ways with a dominant thumping of Canberra Royals on Saturday at Rotary Oval. Cooma started well with Daniel Stove busting the line and making deep inroads into Royals territory. The backline had space out wide with Keegan Caldwell grabbing his opportunity to cross over for a hattrick of tries for the afternoon., With the forwards also starting to dominate possession and making good metres through the

middle, allowing Archie Allen to dove over for a couple of tries. Bailey Rogers showed good support throughout the game, also crossing over for two tries. It was a great game overall with a solid team contribution. This team is starting to gel nicely with three wins from three games. Final score Cooma 55- Royals 12. 3pts Daniel Stove; 2 Darius Cook; 1 Dean Rogers, 1 Blake Drew. Next week Cooma U14s will be looking to continue their good form as they look to take on Canberra Vikings at home. Red Devils U13s valiant in defeat The game started at a cracking pace with Cooma’s forwards making good inroads into St Eddie’s half. After being camped down near the Eddie’s tryline, Cooma were rewarded with a smart try to Eddy Clarke. From the kickoff the Cooma boys allowed the ball to bounce and some quick play from Eddie’s allowed them to score the next try. For the rest of the half the game became a bit scrappy from both teams, and ill discipline on some quick tap’s from our boys were not helping our cause. Aramis Fitzgerald was producing some great defence and strong runs, which lifted Cooma, but unfortunately against the run of play St Eddie’s scored right on halftime. Halftime score St Eddie’s 12 Cooma 7. Coach Anthony pointed out some shortcomings at halftime and expressed to the boy’s the game was there for the taking. The second half started with Eddie’s scoring from a Cooma mistake, the boys to their credit kept at it and to the delight of the small Cooma crowd were winning the scrums. Musa Hudson and Luke Fitzgerald were quick to the breakdown allowing the bigger man to get some go forward, Zac Van Der Plaat and Josh Sharkey made some good metres and Zac fell short centimetres from the tryline, the game was still there to be won. To the boy’s credit their persistence paid off with a good try to Harry Litchfield, final score St Eddie’s 33 Cooma Red Devil’s 12.

Wednesday’s Wintery Weather did not encourage bowlers with just 15 in attendance. Keith Goodwin took up his now familiar role of swinging lead for Max Butler and Renate Winckel and for Mary Phillips and Mick Mayhew. Six shots to Renate’s team on end three set up a handy lead which they never relinquished and had all the luck in running to win 29/9. Rod Caldwell and Mike Mannile had a similar run against Mary Boller and Peter Harris in winning nine of the first 10 ends to lead 17/1 and went on to win 22/10. Max Povey, Allan Crowe and Mario Frezza were right on target in the early ends of their match with Sergio Roncelli, Russell Fox and Ron Gammon to lead 11/2. Sergio, Russell and Ron then took off and won six ends for 16 shots to take the lead and stay in front for a 26/17 victory, the closest for the day. On Saturday Social Bowls Mike Mannile and Ron Wainwright made a good start against Ken Rees and Olga Jebbink to lead 9/3. Ken and Olga were kept on six shots for six ends whilst Mike and Ron advanced to 20. Ken and Olga fared much better over the remaining ends but went down 12/23, Max Butler and Neil McGregor were subjected to an early assault by Bob Douglass and Richard Nichols when the latter went to a 21/8 lead. Max and Neil outscored Bob and Richard nine shots to two over the concluding ends but went down 16/23. Keith Goodwin (as swinging lead) Renate Winckel and Sergio Roncelli were trailing Keith Goodwin, Dawn Russell and Mario Frezza when they scored six shots on end 11 and four

Cooma squash results from round five A Grade This week’s big clash of the doc’s was between Team Egan and Team Copland. Justin Bolton (Egan) and Andrew Nowland (Copland) took the court for the A1’s which was always going to be a hard hit out. Andrew started strong in the first game winning crucial points on the back end of long rallies. Justin found some momentum in the second and was hitting the ball tight and clean down the walls making some irretrievable, taking the second game. At one game all the stage was set. It was Andrew who was able to get the winning edge in the end taking the match in 4 sets 9-6, 6-9, 9-4, 9-7. Ross Pratt (Egan) and Nick Tonini were the A2’s stepping up next, and with Ross taking the first game 10-9 we were on for another show case game here tonight. Ross showed his experience making Nick run from the front to the back of the court with his clever drop shot and straight wall drives. Nick however was up to the challenge on all occasions returning the ball with precision shot selections of his own. Nick won the match in an epic 5 setter 9-10, 9-2, 7-9, 9-2, 9-2. The A3 match was another game of down the wall hitting and big long rallies. Tara Pateman (Egan) and Ben Hennessey

(Copland) have both shown their skills and variety in shots available to them. Tara moved around the court with ease and had Ben troubled early, however Ben was able to use his strength and accurate forehand cross to win the match in 3; 9-2, 9-4, 10-9. The last match of the night was Larry Maat (Egan) vs Ben Nicholson (Copland). Larry likes to get his money worth each week and play nothing less than a 4 or 5 set match. Tonight was no different. The first two games went one each way and it wasn’t until the 3rd that Ben started to stamp his dominace on the match with some nice backhand drops into the front corner to catch Larry wrong footed. Ben won the match 9-7, 8-9, 9-2, 9-2. Other results: Fardell v Carroll – Corey Bedingfield v David Fremanis 9-1, 9-0, 9-0. Craig Wheatley v David Fremanis 2-9, 5-9, 1-9. Susan Walters v Bill Garnock 3-9, 3-9, 1-9. Blight v Steiner – Dirk Phillips v Simon Bolton 0-9 0-9, 2-9. Simon White v Mark Kenmir 9-1, 9-1, 9-7. Larry Maat v Chris Tame 9-3, 9-3, 9-5. Rumball v Hoskins – Hayden Smith v Tim Stewart 4-9, 2-9, 0-9. Mark Kenmir v Lachlan King 6-9, 6-9, 6-9. Tim Rumball v Darren Davis 7-9, 5-9, 10-8, 10-9, 3-9. Jason Brooks v Stehpen Dyball 9-7, 9-7, 9-6.

B Grade Round 5 action from the Cooma Squash Club’s B Grade competition saw some of scintillating squash played from the club’s younger players. A battle of the B1s in the match between Hillross and Massey Ferguson saw Darcy Clayton take on Sam Sergo. In a high quality tussle, Darcy emerged victorious after a five set epic. Sam won the first game 10-8, before Darcy claimed the second 9-3. Sam’s court coverage was first class and this helped him take the third game 9-6. Darcy who has been one of the form players this comp, persisted with his powerful drives to take the next two games 9-2 and 9-3. When Monaro Discount Tyres met Cooma Trophy and Gifts, the clash of the night was between Andrew Robertson and Reagen Darrant. Both players are quickly on the rise through the squash ranks with Reagen winning this close encounter. He won 9-5, 7-9, 5-9, 9-2, 10-9. Andrew Bartell, filling in as a B2, took on Ryan Sagodi-Hogan and the pair had a gripping match which went the distance. Andrew’s power game was on song as he overcame Ryan’s excellent shot placement 9-4, 6-9, 5-9, 9-4,10-8. Hillross lost to Massey Ferguson B1: Darcy Clayton v Sam Sergo 8-10, 9-3, 6-9, 9-2, 9-3

the following end to take the lead and hang on to win 22/16. Sunday’s Social Bowlers enjoyed the warm sunny weather with only 14 taking advantage. Lestelle and Wayne Loge were early leaders against Olga Jebbink and Don Jarvis but were held on five shots for seven ends and then six for a further four ends whilst Olga and Don put themselves into a winning position 19/6 on end 16 and had enough lead to hold off a last ditch effort by Lestelle and Wayne to win 22/16. Cheryl Meillon and Jack Sajina had a “you lead we’ll lead” match with Renate Winckel and John Vincent with scores level on four occasions including 21/21 with an end to play. Cheryl and Jack scored four on the last end to win 25/21. When Keith Goodwin, Mick Meillon and Rowan Venables held a 10 to nothing lead over Mat Baker, Ken Rees and Darren Collins they must have believed it was all too easy but five shots to the opposition on end seven brought them back to reality. Particularly when Matt, Ken and Darren caught up to trail only 18/19. Keith, Mick and Rowan eventually won 24/19. The delayed District Mixed Pairs will be completed at Adaminaby next Sunday with Judy Locker and Mario Frezza playing Ayleen Madden and Harry Jackson in one Semi and Lestelle and Wayne Lodge playing John Ruzic and Lyn McMahon in the other. Good luck to all four teams. Names are still required for both the Minor Singles and Minor Pairs. It was noted on Sunday that only three pairs have entered so far for the Pairs and about twelve for the Singles. Welfare State. One run for the benefit of everyone but the Taxpayer.

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High Heelers carry the day for Bombala

On Saturday, May 23rd the Bombala District Football Club were home to Moruya Sharks and Sharkettes. The exhibition ground looked perfect in the afternoon with a touch of purple in the air for the ‘Women in League’ afternoon with plenty of cakes and slices from the High Tea supplied by The High Heelers to go round. Both games had a later start time, resulting in more fans to cheer on both sides. The High Heelers had another fantastic win to add to their collection but unfortunately the Blue Heelers could not get enough points on the boards. Ladies League Tag As the ladies ran out onto the field they were escorted by the future generation of High Heelers, all decked out in ‘mini me’ jerseys, excited to be a part of the day. Moruya joined them on the field and the whistle blew shortly afterwards. Before either of the teams had much time to get into momentum, Maree Coates (sponsored by Dommo’s Shearing) found the gap and ran away with the ball for a try on the rightside wing. Moruya could not chase her down; this was the beginning of an exciting game to come. Tash Stewart picked up the ball off the restart and never looked back, attacking well on the Moruya line. The ball was passed to Sam Ingram (sponsored by Foodworks), who opened up a gap in the Moruya defence to score, with a successful conversion by Maree Coates the score board sat at 10-0. Chloe Hodak, Keiarna Rodwell and Kayley Keavey attacked well through the first half and also tagged well when it was the High Heelers turn for defence. The Sharkettes defended their half of the field well until a gap was found by Bombala; the ball was on the ground rolling towards the Bombala try line. With a quick soccer style kick from Maree the ball kept rolling on its way until it popped up into the air and Maree Coates (sponsored by Dommo’s Shearing) was there to catch is and put it over the line for her second try of the day. Converting her own try Maree added more points to the board 16-0 The High Heeler ladies continued to put pressure on themselves during the first half turning over possession with

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what seemed like unsteady hands. Jane Peadon, Sue Morgan and Tash Stewart defended their try line well, tagging fast when the pressure was on however eventually the Moruya ladies capitalised on ball possession and were able to cross for a try of their own. The Heelers seemed to then regather and not let their heads drop, the lethal combination of Monique Ingram and Tash Stewart down the left hand side of the field saw Tash away for a 60m run gaining much needed field possession, confidence was back. The play was soon set for Jane Peadon (sponsored by Bibbenluke Stockhorse Stud) to score under the posts. Maree with her golden boot converted this try, the score board showed 22-4. Katrina Brownlie (sponsored by Alfie) took a beautiful intercept ball just short of half time and was extremely unlucky not to bag her own four pointer being tagged millimetres before the line. Half time didn’t seem to slow down the momentum for the High Heelers, determined to play cleaner footy and not concede any further points. The girls did themselves proud. Kayla Jamieson, Janine Jamieson and Rebecca Richardson showed the fans why they are assets, impacts players hitting the ball up for the girls when most needed. The direction from Emma Sullivan helped give structure to the girls second half with Monique Ingram able to break the line on numerous occasions. Keiarna Rodwell (sponsored by Rodwell Haulage and Plant Hire) made it over the line twice in the game after running beautiful lines and lightning pace and Sam Ingram (Sponsored by Foodworks) worked extremely hard to produce a hat trick of tries, bringing the final score to 42-4. The Players Player awarded from the players and three points awarded from crowd went to the try scoring machine Sam Ingram, 2 points went to Kiearna Rodwell for her barnstorming runs leading to points and 1 point to Monique Ingram who was able to break the defensive line on numerous occasions. First Grade The Moruya Sharks came to Bombala on Saturday to face a cold evening under lights. Joe Bobbin, Charlie Lomas and Matt Stone attacked

the Sharks line hard after the hooter went, however after 10minutes Moruya were in. Daniel Douch (sponsored by Optus Bega) continued to put his body on the line as always for the Bombala boys. At 18-0 to the Moruya boys, the Blue Heelers found some momentum through Jackson Standen (Sponsored by J & A Murdoch) who scored crashing over the line, an impressive conversion out wide by Paul Perkins (sponsored by MCH Welding) added fuel to Bombala’s fire. The dominating performance from Captain Coach Joe Bobbin (Sponsored by G. Moore Concreting) brought the scores even closer before half time at 18-14. The second half saw Moruya gain momentum back their way again but not before Chris Anderson was able to muscle his way through the line. Solid efforts in attack by Paul Perkins and Toby Morgan helped the go forward for Bombala and the reliable efforts of Matthew Stone, Murray Jackson and Charlie Lomas did not go unnoticed. The Bombala boys could hold their heads high after the game, going down to the top of the table side 34-18 in what was a hotly contested game. Players players and 3 points went to Matthew Stone for his ever reliable running and support play, 2 points went to Murray Jackson whose presence back on the field after injury was greatly noticed and 1 point to the consistent Paul Perkins never failing to help direct the boys and ruck the ball up. The Bombala & District Rugby League Football would like to everyone that came to support the High Heelers and Blue Heelers and thank those who supported the women in League Round, proceeds made from the High Tea the High Heelers put on will go towards their chosen charity “The Relay for Life’. The generosity of the Bombala community is truly a credit to the town and makes hosting the footy a successful and positive experience. Bombala District Rugby League Football Club again would like to thank their sponsors; Bombala RSL Club, Peter Caldwell Building & Contracting Pty Ltd, Ron Milliner Earthmoving, RAW Strength Bombala, Dongwah, Bob Stewart, Our Local IGA, Pat Lomas and Imperial Hotel Bombala.

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Batemans Bay too strong SERAS snowsports program for depleted Stallions The Stallions made history on Sunday and played in their first ever competition game held at Mackay Park in Batemans Bay. However the results did not go their way. The first grade game was a tense affair and the Stallions have a mounting injury list that have left them having to use a couple of reserve grade players to help fill in. These guys played much of reserve grade and being the club men that they are helped out in first grade as well. The game see sawed for much of the first half and although we had two tries called back by the ref one was ruled a forward pass and the other was disallowed because of a shepherd. The half time score had Batemans Bay 10 nil up. The Stallions regrouped at half time and although we were left with one on the bench were able to crawl back and after a couple of tries were in front 12 – 10 with 10 minutes remaining on the clock. You could feel the boys were getting on top and a promising raid on the Batemans Bay line was thwarted through some brilliance from the Bay.

The Stallions looked certain to score but took the option to go for the intercept and the gamble paid off as the intercept was taken and although they did not score from this the next play the ball saw them cross over out wide to take them to the lead 14 -12. This seemed to deflate the boys and the Bay crossed again after some luck through a couple of kicks and with the conversion successful and only minutes left on the clock the game was now gone at 20-12. It was a gutsy effort from the depleted side and will now take on Moruya at Moruya next Sunday. The boys are hoping to get a couple of players back this week and look forward to the challenge. The Stallions can match it with any side but injuries are taking their toll. If we can hang in there and bolster the ranks in the coming weeks I’m sure we will gain the momentum required to give the competition a shake. Best on the day went to Dean Blyton, Liam Saunders, Chris Khoury and Captain Coach Todd Williams was inspirational. Next week we travel to Moruya in all four grades.

Back Row L-R: Alexandra Manning (Bellevue Hill); Nicholas Masjuk (Silverdale); Tristan Yip (ACT); Will Neuhaus (Kirribilli); Geneva Guy (Thredbo); Samantha Gaul (Pambula Beach); Zara Gardiner (Jindabyne); and Linden Groeneweg (Bungendore). Middle Row L-R: Bentley Walker-Broose (Cooma); Mackenzie Peterson (Tura Beach); Declan Burke (Jindabyne); Lara Agnew (ACT); Christina Taylor (Ulladulla); Indira Shinn-Rees (ACT); and Callum Masjuk (Silverdale).

Reserves couldn’t contain Bay Tigers Cooma Stallions Reserve Grade travelled to Batemans Bay on Sunday to Play the Batemans Bay Tigers in their first ever encounter in group 16 comp at their home ground. The game started off at a hectic pace with the Bay crossing first. The Stallions hit back with a great try from Dave Sommerville . Then the Stallions with some simple mistakes and bad handling had to do a lot of defending held out the Bay from scoring. Tries to Jim Salvestro and English player Mark Storey while covering more ground than Burke and Wills to score a great try. The Stallions made great ground with strong runs by Andrew Crane. With more games he could turn into a real game breaker as he nearly busts the line every time he touches the ball and strong runs by Jim Salvestro, Millard Issa and with another strong game from Jesse Jackson, the Stallions made good ground.

The Bay came out strong in the second half, scoring three unanswered tries taking the game out of the Stallions reach. Nathan Smith made a comeback after a few years off and will be a real asset to the club. A final late score to the Stallions made the final score 34-22 to the Bay. We have the side to go all the way in this comp with a bit more commitment to training by all players and we can win this comp so get down to training and support Scott and the rest of the boys. 3 pts went to Jesse Jackson 2point to Millard Issa and 1 pt to Mark Storey players player went to Scott Lloyd. I need to make a special mention to all the players that took part in the game they showed great determination and commitment to the team with no reserves on the bench and in the warm conditions if we get more to training we will give this comp a big shake.

Front Row L-R: Isabella Davis (ACT); Daniela Heller (Pymble); Georgia Coote (Haberfield); Emma Bosco (Balmain East); and Robert Zeilic (Kensington). The South East Regional Academy of Sport (SERAS) Snowsports Program recently held its first training camp for the 2015 season at the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS). Twenty scholarship holders attended the camp and they were given an introduction workshop on the principles of training by SERAS senior intern Scott Reaper. After this the athletes participated in activities including tumbling and trampolining under the supervision of former SERAS scholarship holder and Sochi Olympian, Nicole Parks, and NSW Cross Country head coach, Alasdair Tutt. Scholarship holders where then issued with their strength and conditioning programs after receiving exercise instructions from the academy’s intern students. The first day finished with the first of three workshops on resilience from sports psychologist, Richard Keegan.

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The Member for Monaro John Barilaro has announced $14,880 in NSW Government funding for the Braidwood Pistol and Target Shooting Club and the Snowy River Sporting Shooters Association at Jindabyne, as part of the 2014/15 Safe Shooting Program. The Jindabyne Club will use $9,494 to construct a concrete slab and colourbond building for storage and training. “The main aim of this program is to increase the safety at shooting facilities in NSW as well as during

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Day two of the camp commenced with the athletes attending a time management workshop provided by Craig Hammond before undergoing movement screenings and fitness testing. Run in partnership with NSW Snowsports and Snowsports ACT, the program is designed to focus on the physiological, psychological and personal development of scholarship holders. The young athletes are drawn from across NSW and the ACT and represent the disciplines of alpine skiing, ski cross, freestyle moguls, cross country skiing and snowboarding. The scholarship holders will come together for a second training camp in late September after the domestic ski season is completed.

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Berridale wins Commonwealth Motors Holden Scramble Cooma Golf report by Garry Atkinson The Commonwealth Motors Holden Scramble for 2015 was played on Sunday in ideal late autumn conditions and with a strong field, greens in excellent condition and well grassed fairways the scoring was hot. Wednesday saw a good field contest a single medley stableford and Saturday was a single stroke. On Sunday a large contingent of golfers (over 70 golfers) enjoyed perfect autumn conditions in the 2015 Holden Scramble kindly sponsored by Commonwealth Motors. The winning team was Peter Higgens, Charlie Filtness, Ben Beattie and Steve Dunn from Berridale with a fabulous 54 5/8 nett. from Andrew O’Keefe, Ben Hearn, Lee Hallan and Jack Parkyn with 56 3/8 nett. Third place was taken out by Mikhail Miakishew, Luke Venn, Steve Connor and Levi Tomasone with 57 1/8 nett. The winning team had 12 under par so they now go on to represent our area in the regional finals in Canberra. Nearest the pins saw some brilliant shots no better than Rob Smith’s near hole in one on the 17th hole giving his team a super easy birdie putt. Nearest the pin on the ninth went to John Gargett. On Saturday Steve Young really turned in a great round to finish with

72 nett. to take out A grade (on a countback from Brian Searl). B grade was won by Tom Geach with 77 nett. (on a countback) and C grade went to George Bowden with 75 nett. Ball winners went down to Ken McGrath with a 78 nett. Nearest the pin on the ninth went to John Gargett (two days in a row) and Brian Searl won the closest shot on the 17th. On Wednesday May 20, the single stableford medley saw some good scores with 19 players braving difficult conditions. John Alexander had the best score of the week with 40 points to take out the first place prize from Heikki Evans coming in second with 38 points. Ball winners went to 34 points with Tony Monday just getting home. Campbell Childs took out nearest the pin on the ninth and Bob Ashcroft hit a really great shot on the 17th. Interestingly enough Bob won the same nearest the pin in the same event this time last year. Next year Bob it will be tradition and your on a hat trick!! Next week sees single stablefords the order of the day on all competition days with round seven of the Super Stableford on Sunday. See you on the greens.

Pictured above, Sam Patricks and Alex Childs. Right: Lindsay Blewitt and Gino Cerro teamed up for the day. Left: Ladies President Gaye Wilson and Jenny Rainsford looking forward to a pleasant day on the course.

Cooma ladies golf results On Wednesday May 13 the nine-hole stableford Balls were won by Clare Nowland and Aileen for the ladies was cancelled due to the horrific Smith, both players scoring 13 points. winds that swept across the golf course. On Saturday May 23 the competition was a Two ladies did brave the elements though and nine-hole stableford medley. played in the Men’s 18 hole Medley stableford The winner was Bob Weston and Lorraine competition. McGregor won a ball. Well done to them. Until next week, happy golfing. On Saturday May 16 the Bombala Club held their open Tournament and Lyn Last was the runner up in Div 11 with a nett 75. Congratulations Lyn. On Wednesday May 20 a small field played in the first round of Yvonne Barnes Trophy, a ninehole stableford and the winner was Maureen Fletcher with 15 points.

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Brody shoots through to world championships Jindabyne Central School’s Brody Walters will represent Australia at the Universal Trench World Championships in Spain, his first step towards becoming an Olympic trap shooter. Despite being just 16 years old, Brody will spearhead the Australian under 21 team at the world titles in Granada, Spain in mid-August after finishing with a ninepoint lead over his closest competitor following the National Championships in Melbourne on the weekend. It’s a dream come true for the young teenager, who set himself a goal this year to make it to the world championships. Despite being the youngest member of the Australian under 21 team, Brody is the No.1 junior shooter and is already giving notice to the senior Australian team members after placing second in the Open Age A Grade at the national titles on Sunday. Brody finished third overall in the junior division at the Australian titles, however his score was combined with his previous two best scores from the NSW and Victorian championships, which he won, ensuring he is the top ranked under 21 shooter in the country. He shot 200 targets over the weekend at the national titles to earn a score of 179, just two points behind the eventual junior champion. Brody, a Year 11 student at Jindabyne Central School, said it was an honour to be able to represent Australia at the world championships. “The calibre of the team is amazing and to be shooting alongside such quality shooters will be a personal highlight,” he said. Brody’s mother Mikala she felt a “real buzz” to see her son achieve his goal. “Shooting is such a mental game and his determination to reach his goal was amazing,” Mrs Walters said. “It shows his level of performance ability and maturity to do it.” Brody is a junior member of the Cooma Gun Club but his closest training venue is at Majura Park

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in Canberra, where he will attempt to travel each fortnight to train. He will also compete in competitions in Brisbane and Melbourne before heading overseas, where he will shoot in a grand prix event in Italy as well as the world championships in Spain. For Brody it’s a stepping stone towards his next goal of earning a berth at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, Japan in the Olympic Trap shooting team. Universal Trench is a modified version of Olympic Trap, using five traps instead of 15. Targets travel at varying speeds from 80 to 99km/h. Along with his green and gold jacket, Brody earned himself $2,600 towards his travel expenses to Europe, leaving mum to finance the rest of the trip. The logistics of taking guns overseas means Mrs Walters must accompany Brody, who is too young to hold a gun licence of his own. Even with an accompanying adult, Mrs Walters said there was a mountain of paperwork to complete to transport firearms internationally. Pictured, the Australian junior team to compete at the Universal Trench World Championships in Granada, Spain in August - Jackson Willmann (left), Brody Walters (centre) and Adam Shale (left).

Perazzi young guns challenge Sunday May 17 saw a perfect day for the inaugural running of the Perazzi young guns challenge. This event sponsored by Perazzi was run in conjunction with our May club shoot which was sponsored by Jindabyne Joinery. A good turnout of shooters presented, 52 in total with two juniors and eight sub juniors. It was a little disappointing that more juniors did not attend as the prize pool on offer from Perazzi was impressive. Having said that the calibre of the juniors present was of a very high standard. Cameron Kivenen from Melbourne took out the juniors with an impressive 92/100 for the day which was actually the highest total overall. We managed to keep the sub junior prizes local with Jake Hedger winning with a 77/100 The bulk of the sub junior numbers were made up from Cooma, Bermagui and Mallacoota hopefully with some good feedback from this year’s shooters we will get better support from clubs further afield

next year. Results for the day were: High Gun Bill Warriner 87100 A Grade 1st Richard Sears 80/100 2nd Mark Gschwend 75/100 3rd Geoff Taylor 72/100 B Grade 1st John Lorensini 83/100 2nd Ken Jones 80/100 3rd A. Fairfield-Smith 79/100 C Grade 1st Douglas Alcock 83/100 2nd Adam Mower 64/100 3rd Josh Pederson 60/100 Ladies 1st Robin Perkins 59/100 2nd Barbie Magrin 58/100 3rd Rhonda White 53/100 Juniors 1st Cameron Kivinen 92/100 2nd Sam Tomasi 42/100 Sub juniors 1st Jake Hedger 77/100 2nd Holly Gschwend 67/100 3rd Oscar Mower and Grace Gschwend 66/100 The next 100 target shoot at Cooma Field and Game will be on June 21 “The Mid Winter Cup” sponsored by Stewarts Freight Lines.

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