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Local blokes don’t like new roster Local paramedics with the NSW Ambulance Service have given changes to the state rostering system the thumbs down, calling them inflexible and a ‘fail’ for the ASNSW. In an attempt to reduce fatigue the ASNSW promised the new roster would be the answer, but unfortunately the men and women in the field believe it will put the workers and the public at risk. Local Paramedics at Cooma articulated very clearly that the new rosters were inherently inflexible. Where the previous rosters provided additional day shift coverage, which would have allowed paramedics to rest and recover, under the new rosters decreased day shifts mean that the crew are forced to work until breaking point. They sayd this is a dangerous situation for the paramedics and the communities they serve. Changes in rosters result in the decreased availability of vehicles during peak times, it also comprises the ability
of the paramedics to support understaffed or smaller stations. The weekend the new system was introduced, ASNSW needed to use additional overtime shifts, staff from another region and the utilisation of Ambulance Managers into roles of operational paramedics in an attempt to fulfil their obligations of the new rosters. “The only positive that has come from the introduction of the new rosters was that it completely validated the Local Paramedics concerns. It is now very clear that the Local Paramedics certainly understand rostering issues much better than the Senior Managers introduced those changes” Health Service Union secretary, South Eastern Branch, Mick Grayson, said. Local paramedics Phil Brown and Mick Couvee (left) have voiced their concerns about the statewide changes to the roster introduced by Ambulance Services NSW.
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Monks fighting for say over wind farm Residents of a monastery near Bombala are preparing to fight the establishment of the Boco Rock Wind Farm. The Holy Tr a n s f i g u r a t i o n Monastery, in Richardson’s Road, is only 5.8kms from the proposed turbines and the monks are very concerned about the health implications of living near a wind farm. Father Sergei Shatrov told The Monaro Post
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State divvied up in new Local Land Services proposal Stakeholders and community groups are invited to have their say on draft regional boundaries for the new Local Land Services (LLS) by Friday December 7. Chair of the Local Land Services Stakeholder Reference Panel, Natural Resources Commissioner, Dr John Keniry AM, said public input and feedback is key to getting the regional boundaries right. “After careful consideration, the Stakeholder Reference Panel has proposed a set of draft regional boundaries that create 11 individual Local Land Services,” Dr Keniry said. “These boundaries are an important building block for the establishment of the new model and it is important that farmers, landowners, our key partners and the wider community have the opportunity to provide feedback on what we’ve proposed. “The Stakeholder Reference Panel is confident that we have proposed a logical set of draft boundaries, but there’s nothing like feedback from people on the ground, who know their own backyards better than anyone. “Draft maps and some principles on how the boundaries were chosen are now available for comment on our Have Your Say website.” Dr Keniry said the Stakeholder
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Snowy Hydro, Barilaro refute Kelly’s ‘vows’ Member for Eden Monaro, Mike Kelly, has been criticised frorhis ‘vow’ last week to fight the privatisation of Snowy Hydro and Essential Energy. Mr Kelly staged a media event outside Snowy Hydro last Monday, to make his claim. However, Snowy Hydro Lts’ CEO, Terry Charlton and the Member for Monaro, John Barilaro, have described Dr Kelly’s actions as a stunt and accused him of creating undue anxiety within the community. Snowy Hydro said “Dr Kelly is creating unnecessary anxiety in the community and amongst Snowy Hydro staff with his suggestion on the steps of Snowy Hydro that there could be substantial job losses in Cooma. Interestingly, it was only a few Essential Energy workers who attended in support of Dr Kelly. Snowy Hydro CEO Terry Charlton said “Privatisation of Snowy Hydro is a matter for the three shareholders and I have no indication that the shareholders are considering a privatisation of Snowy Hydro. There are no plans, discussions or initiatives that would suggest a privatisation of the company is being considered by the shareholding governments or the Snowy Hydro Board.” “It’s been reported at Dr Kelly’s media announcement that Snowy Hydro, if it were privatised, could be owned by overseas interests; but a more realistic outcome is for Snowy
Hydro to be one day owned by the community including the grandsons and granddaughters of the proud men and women who built the scheme, our employees and of course also local people as private investors in the company” Mr Charlton said. Member for Monaro John Barilaro condemned Dr Kelly, for ‘once again causing unnecessary scaremongering in relation to electricity privatisation’. “Dr Kelly is showing how disingenuous he is about electricity reform, preferring to play the cheap political blame game,” Mr Barilaro said. “We didn’t hear Mike Kelly complaining when Labor was in power in NSW, as they prorogued Parliament to curtail public scrutiny over their quarter to midnight privatisation of the generators”. Recent comments made by his Energy Minister, Martin Fergusson on this topic, show that Dr Kelly is trying
to deceive the local electorate on this issue of electricity privatisation. “The biggest barrier to greater investment in Australia’s energy infrastructure is government ownership,” Mr Ferguson said at a speech in Perth. He also urged, “All states to adopt more open-market mechanisms and privatise state-owned assets to promote competition in energy generation and retail services”. “Dr Kelly needs to learn to be honest with the voters of this region, because his political agenda does nothing to help the struggling families and businesses who are hurting from the 70 percent price increases delivered under the previous Labor government,” Mr Barilaro said. Also, it is disappointing to see our Labor representatives toeing the party line and failing to recognise the impact that the Carbon tax will have on Monaro families and businesses. “Until such time that Dr
Kelly can publically recognise the impact of the Carbon Tax, as well as other Federal Government green schemes on electricity prices, then he has no credibility in this space.” The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has confirmed that Labor’s Carbon Tax will dramatically force up household power bills. Green schemes, including the cost of Labor’s carbon tax, are calculated by IPART to contribute approximately $316 to the annual household power bill. Of this, $168 is due to the carbon tax and $102 is due to the Federal Renewable Energy Target. “Unless given a mandate by the people of NSW. This topic is still to be discussed and debated by Government members, but one that I as a National Party member oppose. Furthermore, there are no plans to sell off Snowy Hydro electricity assets,” Mr Barilaro concluded.
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Council’s 2012 Health & Safety Day was held earlier this month on Wednesday 7 November 2012. This initiative was started by Council a few years ago and has proven very popular and is well received by staff. Monaro Rural Health come along to carry out checks for blood pressure, cholesterol, blood glucose to answer questions and provide general advice about various aspects of a healthy lifestyle. Skin cancer screenings are also available for staff. The ‘Crookback Clinic’ was an entertaining and enjoyable program for staff who wanted to protect themselves from muscular-skeletal dysfunction and/or restore poor function to good function. Staff participated in different exercises and were shown some simple ways of looking after themselves in a relaxed environment. It was also a good way for staff to have a few laughs and a great team building exercise. There were also seminars on work-life balance and general well being, targeted at people who want to make improvements to their lifestyle and get a better balance between work and non-work aspects of their lives. It aimed to help people feel better, have more energy, reduce stress levels and get more out of life. Reports back from staff were that they all enjoyed themselves at the seminars and appreciated that these types of things were provided for them. Employees of other local organisations are also invited to attend. If you feel like your workplace would benefit from participating in next year’s program, please feel free to contact Council’s Human Resources Department.
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Annual meeting for regional tourism body TSM chairman David Sheldon presented gifts of appreciation to outgoing directors David Hogan and Glen Waterhouse at last week’s TSM AGM.
Tourism Snowy Mountains (TSM) held its annual general meeting at the Snowy Hydro Information Centre last Wednesday. The meeting was attended by representatives of local government and tourism from Tumut and Tumbarumba, although there were no representatives from Cooma-Monaro or Snowy River Shires. A presentation was made to out-going directors David Hogan, Snowy Hydro and Glen Waterhouse, Tumut Shire Council The brief meeting heard reports from the chairman, David Sheldon and Chief Executive officer, Peter Sheppard. Mr Sheldon’s report is as follows: What a year it has been. Over the past 12 months Tourism Snowy Mountains has continued as the “change agent” many of you were looking for. As far back as the Cabramurra forum you our members and stakeholders realised the need for change the need to be masters of our own destiny not tied to Government forces, not tied to stakeholder forces an organisation reflecting its members views developing product developing workshops an organisation promoting and marketing the destination whole of region 365 days of the year. The holistic approach is vital for growth. There are more beds outside the National Park than in. We also need to increase both overnight and length of stay outside the traditional winter months. Tourism Snowy Mountains has moved into its second year of transformation and yes with “change” comes ripples, moans and groans but has Tourism Snowy Mountains remained aligned to the agreed upon outcomes of the Gibbs report, outcomes that you our members and stakeholders agreed upon, a four-phase transition. The benchmark within NSW. A commercial and competitive organisation that is required within an Industry that is based on being commercially viable and competitive. Over the past year there have been many pros; • The successful Product Development Funding program. (A Destination NSW and
FORTO initiative) • Employment of a CEO. • Joint Snow Australia funding. (partnership funding program) • A drill down to the facts, perception, actual awareness of our product. • Business plan and budgets. • Realignment to a business model. • Marketing campaign “Snowy Mountains 365 Get High”… This evokes thought and displays the Snowy Mountains as a year round destination, not reliant on the weather or climate change. • “Tourism is my Business” press and DVD awareness campaign. • Membership prospectus. • Development of a year round TV campaign (Local operator buy in) on the partnership funding program dollar for dollar basis). • The Road show, Cooma, Jindabyne, Thredbo, Tumbarumba and Tumut. • Agreement in principle with Australian Capital Tourism for a non Static display at the Canberra Visitor’s Centre during their centenary year in 2013. • Working relationship with Canberra Airport and the ACT Government on beneficial delivery channels to enhance the development of the Visitor Economy to the Snowy Mountains. • Local Government consolidation. • Visitation up 20%. • Kosciuszko National Park entry up 13.4%.
With the pros however come the cons; • Reluctance of National Parks and Wildlife Services to be at the table as an equal financial stakeholder with our foundation stakeholders… the 4 local Governments (Cooma, Snowy River, Tumbarumba and Tumut) and Snowy Hydro.(This is a work in progress) • Inability to consolidate a working relationship and agreement with Perisher Blue Pty Ltd outside the Government funding module.( another work in progress) • The Snowy Mountains remain outside the top 20 regions by visitor expenditure in Australia. • The Snowy Mountains is one of 5 destinations nationally that is most vulnerable to tourism shockwaves. • Reduction in visitor expenditure. Over the past 12 months Machine Destination NSW has been
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$8.2 million grant for Bombala mill The Industry and Innovation Minister, Greg Combet, has announced $8.2 million of funding for the Bombala Mill, after mill owners, Dongwha Timbers’, successful application for a Clean Technology Investment Program grant. The grant, which will fund improvements to the mill’s equipment and technology, will result in an expected reduction of Dongwha Timbers’ site-wide carbon emissions intensity by 35.7 percent. The Federal Government’s Clean Technology Investment Program is an $800 million competitive, meritbased grants program to support Australian manufacturers to maintain competitiveness in a carbon constrained economy.
Dongwha Timbers’ Managing Director, Bart Crawley, has welcomed the grant announcement. “The funding which comes from this grant will enable us to purchase new plant and equipment, which in turn will significantly cut our mill’s energy costs and reduce carbon pollution,” Mr Crawley said. “Dongwha Timbers will invest in energy-efficient equipment and technology to replace existing carbon intensive machines and upgrade the site to a more environmentally sustainable standard. The company’s two operating sites in Victoria and New South Wales will be consolidated to a single site at the Bombala sawmill facility,” Mr Crawley said.
“Care for the environment is central to Dongwha’s Australian and overseas operations. In addition, increasing numbers of our customers seek assurance that their timber comes from an environmentally conscientious manufacturer. We are pleased that we can invest in clean technology and further support the values of our customers and our company.” Mr Crawley said the grant will have positive implications for the Bombala region. “The support of Government has allowed Dongwha Timbers to upgrade our ageing non-sustainable timber manufacturing facilities into a world-class sawmill that will be an asset to the Bombala region.
“In addition to the environmental benefits, there will be a positive impact on the regional economy and employment. Jobs will be created, local suppliers will have the opportunity to provide goods and services for the project and our employees will have opportunities to develop their ‘green’ skills,” Mr Crawley said. Plans to officially launch the $74 million mill are underway and are expected to occur in April/May 2013. Construction is currently on track and, once complete, the mill will increase log processing capabilities from 100,000 tonnes to over 300,000 tonnes per annum.
Motorists urged to slow down in Nimmitabel The Nimmitabel Advancement Group (NAG) is urging motorists to slow down when driving through the town. In a recent police operation two cars were caught exceeding the speed limit in the village within one hour. This police action was welcomed by NAG and NAG hopes, if this is repeated often enough, it might lead to Nimmitabel gaining a similar reputation to that which Bredbo has – exceed the speed limit at your risk.
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Cooma Fire Brigade Chris Reeks has announced that they have received their Rescue Reaccreditation. Cmdr Reeks would also like to inform residents of Cooma and rural areas to make sure that they have a fire plan, warm weather is upon us and everyone needs to be aware of what their fire plan is, that includes residents and business in town as well as rural areas. Be aware that it is fire season and you need a permit to light a fire. People living in town are not allowed to light a fire at all without first council permission and then a fire permit. Council would prefer you take all rubbish to the Landfill. Centennial Plaza had two false alarms over the last week, with automatic alarms going off on Tuesday at 6pm and again on Sunday morning at 1.20am. Saturday at 1.30pm saw the firies A backyard fire explosion in Wolfe Street Nimmitabel resulted cleaning up an oil spill in Woolworths in a 40-year-old male being airlifted Cooma car park.
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Congratulations to men’s group High praise for exceptional initiative and artistry is extended to council staff Sue Gorringe-Lupton and Rowena Evans for their role in the award-winning Contact Centre Men’s Group mural art project. The mural, which was painted by members of the men’s group on the Werri-Nina garden wall, depicts significant events in each of the men’s lives. Initially devised as a celebration of International Men’s Day, the mural was entered in the 2012 Local Government Arts & Culture Awards. The awards were hotly contested, with 116 entries across 23 categories and five themes. To everyone’s surprise and delight, the Cooma-Monaro Shire Council entry was named as a finalist in the category of Participation in Arts and Culture: Division A (population under 20,000). It was indeed fortunate that Sue and Rowena were able to attend the awards ceremony at the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney earlier this month as the project, to their even greater delight and amazement, was named the winner of its category. The Contact Centre provides centre-based activities for people who are frail aged or with a disability and their carers. The centre runs many programs and activities, one of which is the men’s group. The mural project was an initiative planned as part of the centre’s normal program of activities. Sincere congratulations to everyone concerned in devising, supporting and taking part in this project.
A message for all farmers
Emergency services report Police were called to St Patricks School late Saturday night November 17, when vandals attacked the school and smashed two windows in the second library and knocked over the heritage fence near the corner of Vale and Murray Street. Tantawanglo State Forest Protest The EPA was contacted on November 22 by a representative of the South East Forest Rescue (SEFR) who alleged that Forests NSW had logged in two rocky outcrops in Tantawangalo State Forest in contravention of Forests NSW Threatened Species Licence. The EPA commenced an investigation in relation to these allegations and is not in a position to comment further at this time. A 29-year old male assaulted a 21-year-old male in Centennial Plaza on Saturday night at 8.30pm. The 29-year-old male was charged with assault and required to attend Cooma court.
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At a recent meeting of the Monaro Local Area Command Community Safety Precinct Committee, council supported concerns raised about the increasing incidence of stock theft in the region. Police confirmed that more than 600 head of cattle and sheep have gone missing over a six-month period; it was pointed out that this figure could be even higher, given that some farmers tended not to report missing livestock, as tracking their movements within paddocks was sometimes difficult. Rural Crime Police are investigating this upsurge in rural theft. They are also undertaking cross-border activities in relation to sale yards and tagging operations. Given the current economic cost pressures and high market fluctuations in stock pricing, farmers are reminded to be extra vigilant when scrutinising their stock and to report any discrepancies or irregular transport movements to police so as to arrest this growing trend.
‘tis the season … Every year across Australia, hundreds of puppies and kittens are given as Christmas gifts, purchased on impulse with no thought to their future. Sadly, many of these “gifts” are dumped into pounds, onto the streets or in the bush once the novelty has worn off. Council is no stranger to these events – it’s a sad fact that many people do not realise that animals are a life-long commitment – so, please, if you are considering giving an animal as a gift, think about the long-term consequences.
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Wednesday November 28, 2012
Move over Dorothea Mackelkella the
postman calls
For a moment there, The Postman thought summer had well and truly arrived, but he was mistaken. But how nice to uncurl in the warmth over the weekend. Monaro folk probably grow about 2cm in summer just because we aren’t huddled over to beat the cold. But now is probably the time to be on the lookout for critters we’d rather not see about the front yard, as in snakes. Time to get busy with the mower, slasher, machete, scythe…whatever works best on your patch. Bombala has picked up a bit of a bonus last week, with $8.2million going to the new Dongwha timber mill. The money will be used to encourage ‘clean’ practices. But, as one commentator has asked, why so much to an international company which is already pretty well-heeled and could probably afford the initiatives anyway? Could that $8.2million be better spent in areas which don’t generate cash, like renal services at Cooma Hospital? Or possibly in funding a commuter bus services from Canberra to Cooma and Jindabyne? The Postman smells an election in the air… For those looking for a bit of knees-up this week, there is a special Christmas concert at Yallambee Lodge on Friday. “Maggie’s Concerts” are pretty well-known around the region and the Christmas one should be a lot of fun. The action starts at 1.30pm. Gosh, could it be? Are there only 25 days until Christmas. Almost time to start thinking about getting organised - or not!
When the shearing sheds are silent and the stock camps fallen quiet. When the gidgee coals no longer glow across the outback night. And the bush is forced to hang a sign, ‘gone broke and won’t be back’. And spirits fear to find a way beyond the beaten track. When harvesters stand derelict upon the wind swept plains. And brave hearts pin their hopes no more on chance of loving rains. When a hundred outback settlements are ghost towns overnight. When we’ve lost the drive and heart we had to once more see us right. When ‘Pioneer’ means a stereo and ‘Digger’ some backhoe. And the ‘Outback’ is behind the house, there’s nowhere else to go. And ‘Anzac’ is a biscuit brand and probably foreign owned. And education really means brainwashed and neatly cloned. When you have to bake a loaf of bread to make a decent crust. And our heritage once enshrined in gold is crumbling to dust .
Riposte Lisa Ashurst Having recently moved house, I was randomly thinking about what was worse, packing up to go or unpacking at the other end but have since decided that Not Unpacking within moments of arriving at the other end is probably the worst thing of all about moving. I have come to this conclusion via needing to get my hands on something fairly quickly and having no idea which box it’s in. Yes, yes, I know all about the labelling thing and initially I was writing the general contents on the boxes as I packed, but as I continued to pack and pack and pack (would it never end?) I kind of lost the plot a bit, plus I had also lost the felt tip pen I was using because I think I may have packed it late one night while up to my ears in newspaper and dishware and boxes and on auto pilot because I had reached that stage. If you have ever moved house you will know what that stage is. So we reached the other end and as expected, needed things, but in a sea of bags and boxes...? Inevitably, they would have to be in one of the boxes that I hadn’t labelled. Why is this? What do they call it, Murphy’s Law or something? All I know is that over those first
And old folk pay their camping fees on land for which they fought. And fishing is a great escape; this is until you’re caught. When you see our kids with yankee caps and resentment in their eyes. And soaring crime and hopeless hearts are no longer a surprise. When the name of RM Williams is a yuppie clothing brand. Not a product of our heritage that grew from off the land. When offering a hand makes people think you’ll amputate. And two dogs meeting in the street is what you call a ‘Mate’. When ‘Political Correctness’ has replaced all common sense. When you’re forced to see it their way, there’s no sitting on the fence. Yes one day you might find yourself an outcast in this land. Perhaps your heart will tell you then, I should have made a stand’ Just go and ask the farmers that should remove all doubt. Then join the swelling ranks who say, ‘ don’t sell Australia out’.
couple of days we spent a lot of time looking for mundane items that we really needed to find and I swear, if ever I have to move again I will go down in a heap. Just the thought is bringing me out in spots! Okay, so we’ve been smart enough to put the milk etc in the esky and a kettle in plain view, so at least we were able to have several reviving cuppas while we tried to work out where a lot of things were but it would have been great if I could have put handtopainkillers within moments of unloading the last box and if Twin I could have located whatever it was he was furiously searching for as well. Anyway, we are more or less unpacked now except for a couple of smallish boxes and a few plastic bags and it’s nice to be able to find things again because they have been put away in an appropriate place and so are there for the grabbing etc. In fact, it’s bliss! You know, I have never really appreciated the joy of going to a cupboard and grabbing whatever it was I was after until I had to find it in a box, having first having had to deduce which might be the right box and so on. Sure, I’ve moved house before but it’s a bit like labour pain I think; once it’s all over, you forget. But I’m starting to wonder about that marker pen. It hasn’t shown up anywhere yet!
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Pictured at the SEATS meeting are, from left, secretary/treasurer David Bryne, CEO Chris Vardon, Mende Gorgievski from GHD, Steve Toms, NSW Cross Border Commissioner Steve Toms, Chairman Sue Whelan, Cr Martin Hughs and Lachlan McDonald, Executive Director Intergovernmental Relations. The quarterly meeting of SEATS was held on November 15 and 16 at the Alpine Hotel in Cooma. The meeting was hosted by Cooma-Monaro Shire Council. The meeting was attended by 34 SEATS delegates each day. SEATS members were welcomed by Cr Dean Lynch, the Mayor of Cooma-Monaro Shire who highlighted a number of projects that SEATS had been involved in assisting his Shire with over the last few years. He also indicated that he had come to appreciate the work done by SEATS since he had researched what SEATS has done. Key strategic issues were considered at the meeting and the following summarises the outcomes: Strategic Network – Creating Economic Development by improving Transport Networks in South Eastern Australia South East Australian Transport Strategy (SEATS) aims to stimulate and facilitate investment in transport and infrastructure in south eastern NSW, eastern Victoria and the Australian Capital Territory (the region bounded by the Hume Highway corridor between Sydney and Melbourne and the coastal strip between Western Port Bay and Wollongong). Members of SEATS include local government, regional development organisations, government agencies, regional industry and academics. The area includes 23 Local Government areas and the ACT. Cross Border Heavy Vehicles Freight Study A study to identify policy, regulatory and transport network issues that have an impact on the efficient and effective cross border movement of freight and to propose solutions was completed in late 2012. The study includes identifying and proposing solutions to government, to eliminate irregularities in government policies and regulations, to allow vehicles to be manufactured, configured and loaded in such a way to be legal in all states. The study also investigated and evaluated the adequacy of the local and regional road network within the SEATS region to service the harvesting of timber from public and private forests and the delivery of logs to places of production, processing or ports. The study will be used to develop a strategic policy to assist government (local, state & national) to formulate a funding formula to develop and maintain the network of rural/regional timber roads and to formulate consistent cross border policies and regulations. Transporting livestock in NSW –implementing NSW Livestock Loading Scheme The scheme will allow livestock vehicles fitted with certified road friendly suspension to operate at Higher Mass Limits (HML) and will require driver training to reduce the incidence of livestock vehicle roll-overs. Under the Scheme, livestock vehicles may only use applicable Restricted Access Vehicle (RAV) routes including routes approved for 4.6m high vehicles, B-Doubles and road trains.
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COOMA-MONARO SHIRE COUNCIL WEEKLY NEWS AND COMMUNITY INFORMATION
5th December, 2012
building a better community
COUNCIL communiqué LOCAL CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARDS FOR AUSTRALIA DAY 2013 Nomination Forms for Local Citizen of the Year Awards are now available from: •Cooma-Monaro Shire Council – 81 Commissioner Street •Cooma Visitor Information Centre – 119 Sharp Street •Cooma Library – 61 Vale Street To complete an ONLINE NOMINATION FORM go to www.cooma.nsw.gov.au Award categories include the following: •Citizen of the Year •Young Citizen of the Year •Sportsperson of the Year •Young Sportsperson of the Year •Community Event of the Year •Community Group of the Year Completed Nomination Forms must be delivered to one of the above locations or posted to PO Box 714, COOMA NSW 2630. Nominations close 5.00pm Friday, 14 December 2012. If you require further information, please contact Sandra McEwan on (02) 6455 1777.
COOMA-MONARO SHIRE COUNCIL STUDENT PLANNER
Council has a position available in the Environment Services Division for a Student Planner in the Cooma office. Further information can be obtained by calling Natalie Fanning on (02) 6455 1777. Information package available on Council’s website: www.cooma.nsw.gov.au File Ref: IS/POS/195 Salary: Grade T7, $758.60 Weekly Applications Close: 4.00pm, Monday 10 December 2012 JOHN VUCIC PO Box 714 GENERAL MANAGER COOMA NSW 2630
TENDER FOR THE DESIGN, MANUFACTURE, SUPPLY, INSTALLATION, TESTING AND COMMISSIONING OF NEW FLUORIDATION EQUIPMENT AT COOMA WATER TREATMENT PLANT FOR COOMA WATER SUPPLY - CONTRACT 11/2012 Tenders are invited and will be received up until 4.00 pm on Thursday 20 December 2012 from suitably experienced contractors for the Design, Manufacture, Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of New Fluoridation Equipment at the Cooma Water Treatment Plant for the Cooma water supply. Tender documents may be obtained by emailing council@cooma.nsw.gov.au, or contacting Council’s Engineering Division by telephone (02) 6455 1801; alternatively, documents can be collected from Council offices between 8.35am and 4.45pm. Information regarding the tenders may be obtained by contacting Keith Walker, Project Officer on 6455 1816 or Mark Rixon, Acting Manager Water & Wastewater at Council offices on 6455 1820. The lowest or any tender may not necessarily be accepted. JOHN VUCIC PO Box 714 GENERAL MANAGER COOMA NSW 2630
TENDER FOR THE REPAINTING OF THE BREDBO COMMUNITY HALL CONTRACT 9 /2012 Tenders are invited and will be received up until 4.00 pm, 5th December 2012 for the repainting of the interior and exterior of the Bredbo Community Hall. Contract Number 9/2012. A copy of the tender documents may be obtained from Council’s Engineering Division during office hours in person, or by telephoning (02) 6455 1801, or emailing council@cooma.nsw.gov.au The lowest or any tender, not necessarily accepted. JOHN VUCIC GENERAL MANAGER
(PO Box 714) COOMA NSW 2630
BREDBO WATER SUPPLY – AERATOR STRUCTURE REPLACEMENT Please be advised that, weather permitting, replacement of the aerator structure for Bredbo Water Supply will commence on Monday, 26 November 2012. The work is expected to be completed on Friday, 30 November 2012. Work will be carried out between 7:30am and 4:30pm Monday to Friday.
Weather permitting the following roadworks will continue Wooran & Yareen Roads, watermain Tinderry Road, re-alignment Jerangle Road, maintenance grading, gravel re-sheeting Holland Road, shoulders
Yareen Road, shoulders Kybeyan Road, heavy patching Carlaminda Road, maintenance grading Peak View Road, maintenance grading Badja Road, maintenance grading
TENDER FOR SUPPLY, DELIVERY AND OFFLOADING OF CHEMICALS FOR WATER TREAT MENT AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT CONTRACT 13/2012 Quotations are invited and will be received up until 4.00 pm, Thursday 6 December 2012 for the supply, delivery and off-loading of chemical for water treatment and wastewater treatment. A copy of the tender documents may be obtained from Council’s Engineering Division during office hours in person, or emailing council@cooma.nsw.gov.au, or by telephoning (02) 6455 1801. Further information may be obtained by contacting Mark Rixon, Acting Manager on 6455 1821 or Ovi Boaru Acting Water & Wastewater Technical Officer on 6455 1823. The lowest or any tender, not necessarily accepted. JOHN VUCIC (PO Box 714) GENERAL MANAGER COOMA NSW 2630
NOTIFICATION OF PLANNED MAINTENANCE/ CONSTRUCTION WORKS
Notice is hereby given that weather permitting, Council staff will be undertaking repairs/ construction work as listed below. LOCATION: 4574 Monaro Highway, Colinton, NSW 2626 Proposed Date: From 3 December 2012 up to and including 14 December 2012 Planned Duration: 9 days Description: Upgrade to the Colinton Fire Shed. This work is expected to have a direct impact on: • Flow of Traffic • Access to Premises • Pedestrian Movement Council apologises for the inconvenience. Enquiries can be directed to Council’s Works Manager on 6455 1830
During the re-construction work, the reservoir cannot be refilled and subsequently Bredbo will be placed on Level 6 water restrictions for the duration of this work, as the storage capacity of the reservoir is limited. Council apologises for any inconvenience this work may cause and asks residents to be mindful of their water usage. Council wishes to remind the residents of Bredbo to immediately notify Council on 0417 278 056 of any water service or water main leaks, in particular if they occur during this critical period. Please refer to Council’s website for information relating to the level 6 water restriction. Any enquiries can be directed to Council’s Engineering Services on 6455 1801.
Are you thinking of buying a pool? In NSW, all swimming pools, including inflatable pools, capable of holding 300 mm or more of water, are required by law to have an approved safety fence. Changes have recently been made in regards to rules in relation to pools. These amendments commenced on 29 October 2012. Some of the changes; • Swimming pool owners are required to register their swimming pools on an online register to be provided by the NSW State Government – this is to commence 29 April 2013. • Swimming pool owners will be required to self-assess, and state in the register that, to the best of
their knowledge, their swimming pool complies with the applicable standard when registering their pool – after the register commences and prior to 29 October 2013. • There is a penalty for owners who fail to register a swimming pool (penalty notice amount of $220) – to commence no later than 29 April 2014. • Swimming pool owners will be required to provide a valid swimming pool compliance certificate before being able to sell or lease a property with a pool. • Accredited certifiers under the Building Professional Act 2005 may conduct swimming pool inspection
initiated by the pool owner. Council staff will be carrying out inspections of existing pool installations to ensure that fencing and other required safety equipment is operating correctly. Council’s Environmental Services staff is available to assist with any enquiries regarding the legal requirements for swimming pools.
WESTPAC CORNER
QUOTATIONS FOR ENGAGEMENT OF TRADESPERSONS CONTRACT 12/2012 Quotations are invited and will be received by the undersigned until 4.00pm on Thursday 20 December 2012 from suitably qualified tradespersons for the provision of labour, plant, tools and materials for a two (2) year period. For any enquiries relating to the above contract please contact Council’s Engineering Services Division on (02) 6455 1777. Tender documents may be obtained by emailing council@cooma.nsw.gov.au, or contacting Council’s Engineering Division by telephone (02) 6455 1801 or documents can be collected from Council Offices between 8.35am and 4.45pm. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. JOHN VUCIC (PO Box 714) GENERAL MANAGER COOMA NSW 2630
Repairs to the footpath and removal of trip hazards on the Westpac corner have now been completed. New pavers have been laid and a new garden planted. This work is in conjunction with the CBD and Centennial Park Improvement Plan.
Celebrating International Day of People with Disability in Cooma
COOMA-MONARO SHIRE COUNCIL TENDER 15/2012 SALE OF MOTOR VEHICLE
International Day of People with Disability (IDPWD) is celebrated annually in NSW with the Don’t DIS my ABILITY campaign. The campaign celebrates the diversity and ability of people with a disability and it’s for everyone.
Tenders, suitably endorsed as above, will be received by the undersigned up to 2.00pm Monday 3 December 2012, for the purchase of the following vehicle:
To celebrate IDPWD, Cooma-Monaro Shire Council, in partnership with local services, is pleased to support Giselle Burningham, an artist with a disability, in her first solo exhibition, “Circles of Life”.
Vehicle/Equipment Description (a) Ford Ranger, Crew Cab, Utility, Manual, Diesel 4x4, 3.0L, White Bull Bar, Tow Pack, Winch
An invitation is extended to services, clients, carers and members of the public to the Official Launch – Circles of Life Art Exhibition by the mayor, Cr Dean Lynch Monday, 3 December, 2012 @ 10.30am Cooma Library, 61 Vale Street, Cooma Morning Tea provided. RSVP: 6455 1931 by 28 November. This event is supported by Cooma-Monaro Shire Council, Cooma Library, Community Services, Centrelink and local service providers.
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Tender Documents may be obtained from the reception counter at Council’s Commissioner Street offices or by telephoning (02) 6455 1778. Further information may be obtained from Council’s Fleet Manager, Stuart Sturgeon on (02) 6455 1850. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. 81 Commissioner Street JOHN VUCIC (PO Box 714) GENERAL MANAGER COOMA NSW 2630
DEVELOPMENT DETERMINATIONS October 2012
Tinderry Road
The following Development Applications, Modifications, Reviews or Complying Development Certificates were determined in October 2012.
REF
LAND
PROPOSAL
24/13/DA
169 Sharp Street Cooma Lot 101 DP792947
Change of use (to laundry) + signage
1/13/CD
44 Cooma Street Bredbo Lot 3 DP114077
Covered verandah
22/13/DA
9 Snowden Street Cooma Lot 9 DP215070
Additions and alterations + garage
28/13/DA
21 Bunyan Street Bredbo Lot 140 DP750525
Shipping container (for 2 years)
10/13/DA
2650 Carlaminda Road Lot 11 DP1128899
Boundary adjustment
13/13/DA
6 Hill Street Cooma Lot B DP157736
Change of use (to learning centre)
31/13/DA
182 Sharp Street Cooma Lot 3 DP561202
Additions and alterations to existing building
34/13/DA
1660 Monaro Highway Cooma Lot 10 DP710684
Additions and alterations + attached garage
7/13/M
169 Sharp Street Cooma Lot 101 DP792947
Change of use (to laundry) & signage (modification: S68 Requirements)
33/13/DA
Mittagang Road Cooma Lot 375 DP750535
Placement of a shipping container
2/13/DA
73 Bombala Street Cooma Lot 3 DP39092
Business identification sign
35/13/DA
152 Scotts Road Binjura Lot 132 DP750524
Shed
5/13/M
2847 Burra Road Michelago Lot 219 DP754896
Dwelling (modification: bushfire conditions)
Work is continuing on the widening of Tinderry Road. Council has funding of $280,000 from Roads to Recovery for widening, drainage and safety works on the road.
DUCKS CROSSING
In accordance with Section 101 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 notice is given of Council’s determination of the above Applications/Certificates. The public is advised that Section 101 provides that following this notice a period of three (3) months is allowed for the commencement of legal action as to the validity of the consent or certificate, after which the validity of the consent or certificate cannot be questioned in any legal proceedings. The applications are available for public inspection, free of charge, at Council’s office during ordinary office hours.
In recent days it has been noticed by residents that a new little family is now inhabiting Cooma Creek at the Massie Street causeway. After receiving calls from worried residents as to the safety of the family on the road, Council has installed warning signs on either side of the causeway to alert motorists of the possibility of the family crossing the road.
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Deputy Mayor Bronnie Taylor 0427 546 299
Councillor Rogan Corbett 0412 722 505
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COUNCIL CONTACT DETAILS
General Manager John Vucic Phone: 02 6455 1777 Director of Corporate Services Stephen Molloy Fax: 02 6455 1799 Director of Engineering Services David Byrne Web: www.cooma.nsw.gov.au Director of Environmental Services Peter Smith Email: council@cooma.nsw.gov.au After Hours Emergency Contacts WATER 0417 278 056 WASTEWATER 0419 251 378 RECREATION 0427 011 144 ROADS 0447 415 150
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Woman of the Year awards Member for Monaro John Barilaro is encouraging the local community to nominate women for the 2013 NSW Women of the Year Awards. John Barilaro said there are three categories that are open for nominations from the public: 1. The Premier’s Woman of the Year Award, for leadership and excellence 2. The People’s Choice Community Hero Award, for work performed in the service of the community and 3. A new award category, the Male Champion of Change sponsored by Deloitte (open only to men). “The opportunity to nominate women from within the local community allows us to recognise the important work being done by women in our
patch,” Mr Barilaro said. “This year there is also a new category, the Male Champion of Change award which recognises the role that men play in brokering change for women. “If you know a woman or man who you think should be recognised for their leadership and contribution, please make a nomination,” Mr Barilaro said Mr Barilaro said nominations for these three award categories are invited from individuals, groups or organisations from across the community. “As the local Member for Monaro I will be nominating a woman from our community for a separate award category, the Local Woman of the Year Award.
“I am honoured to have the difficult task of nominating one woman from within the electorate. This person will receive an invitation to attend the awards ceremony at Parliament House with the Premier and will be featured in the 2013 Women of the Year Honour Roll. “With so many local people worthy of such an award, the choice will be a difficult one.” The winners in all four award categories will be announced at a reception hosted by the NSW Premier on Thursday March 7, 2013 at Parliament House, on the eve of International Women’s Day. Nominations can be made now at: www.women.nsw. gov.au. Nominations close on Wednesday 5 December 2012.
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Continued from page 9. PRESENTATIONS Steve Toms, NSW Cross Border Commissioner spoke about the magnitude of issues involved in his task as Cross Border Commissioner. He has held a number of region based meetings, held talks with many Councils and with industry about cross border issues. He provided SEATS with a list of the Issues raised which he has divided into issues relating to individual NSW Cabinet portfolios. As far as Transport issues are concerned the following issues have been identified (amongst others): Heavy Vehicle Load Limits; Heavy Vehicle Freight Routes; Graduated Driver Licensing ;Bus Driver Authorities; School Bus Subsidies; Transport Planning; Pensioner Travel Concessions; Road Infrastructure; Rail Infrastructure Vehicle Registration and Road Closure Information. Mende Gorgievski from GHD gave an overview of the Cross Border Heavy Vehicle Freight Study that he has been undertaking. The issues raised concern road conditions, heavy vehicle load limits, registration and licensing issues, rest area matters, last mile issues and other matters of concern to the trucking industry. He indicated that the constraints highlighted in the study would typically add 5 percent-10 percent to freight costs. The report is expected to be finished by the end of November. After approval has been obtained from the Victorian Department of Transport and Transport for NSW as well as the SEATS Executive the full report will be available on the SEATS website. Lachlan McDonald, Executive Director Intergovernmental Relations and Stephen Smith, Director, Regional Investment from the Victorian Department of Transport spoke about Victoria’s submission to Infrastructure Australia. The submission has four themes: 1. Major city – shaping projects 2. Getting the most out of existing infrastructure 3. Priorities for the National Land Transport Network 4. Planning for longer – term infrastructure 5. They spoke about “timelines” for stakeholders to note indicating that the May 2013 Federal Budget was the pipeline of road, rail and intermodal investments for nation Building 2 program which commences in July 2014. They illustrated the framework of the Nation Building 2 program . The objective of the program is “Lifting Australia’s productivity through nationally significant land transport infrastructure”. The program will involve connecting people, moving freight, improving safety and enhancing innovation. One of the slides on the power point presentation includes projects submitted by Victoria to Infrastructure Australia. These included priorities championed by SEATS such as Port of Hastings, Dandenong Rail the Princes Highway East duplication and a rail revival study. The Federal Government will allocate $20 $30billion from the Nation Building Program for infrastructure projects.
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Busy month at Cooma North Public School Year 5 and 6 students at Cooma North Public School got their imaginations and their pens moving for A Feast of Poetry, Cooma’s annual poetry event. The school submitted a record number of poems with great results. The children experienced the joy of writing without the constraints of a test or a list of rules - and wrote for a real-world purpose. Laila Bradshaw won the Bede Tongs Encouragement Award for a local poet, and
Back - Peter Markham and Liam Rankin. Front Laila Bradshaw, Tayla Reynolds and Matilda Lawler. Tayla Reynolds and Matilda Lawler were Highly Commended. Laila and Matilda read their poems at A Feast of Poetry festival on Sunday, 4th of November to a large
appreciative audience at the Raglan Gallery. On November 2, the Cooma North Public School Student Representative Council held a pink day with half the money raised going
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Michelle part of The Waler Project
Local equestrian Michelle O’Neill is part of a unique Australian initiative to help save Australia’s own breed of horse, the Waler. Equitana has selected and purchased six wild Waler horses directly from a capture that have been transported directly to the selected trainers. Michelle took delivery of “Digger” last week and already the job of getting him settled and used to his handlers and surroundings has begun. A three-yearold buckskin colt, “Digger” stands about 15.3hh and while still unsure of different feed and strange water, he is calm and settling down. Michelle will have 12 months to break him in and educate him in her chosen horse sport – barrel racing, before presenting him to the 2013 Equitana audience in Sydney. He arrived at “Keno” with five other horses, all unbroken and unhandled, so his education process has already begun. An initiative of Equitana, the project seeks to develop a new showcase event called the “Waler Project” at the Sydney event in November 2013. This showcase event will recognise and highlight the value of the Waler horse – the legendary Anzac War Horse. This event will give the public a unique opportunity to see the results of a wild running horse, becoming well-trained mount. The purpose of this project is to showcase the beauty, versatility and great stamina of horses that are a great part of Australian Heritage. There are thousands of Walers running free in the Australian Outback that are getting culled in large numbers. This is an opportunity to remind everyone about what these horses did for us in the past and how we can still enjoy them today. This will also showcase great Australian horsemanship and rekindle our equine heritage. What Equitana hopes to achieve for the Waler Breed • Educating the public about the breed history and use of the Waler horse • Reminding Australia about what the Waler did for us in WW1 • Showing the public what a Waler can do now • Telling “why is it important to help save Australia’s own horse” • Challenge Australia’s horse trainers by using a truly `wild and untrained horse’ in the project
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Farewell SMGS Year 12. 2012 Snowy Mountains Grammar School farewelled Year 12 for 2012, with a spectacular celebration at The Station Resort on Friday 16th November. There were 189 guests all looking stunning in their formal wear. Long dresses and traditional and non-traditional tuxedos were the popular choice by the
Class of 2012. The Snowy Mountains Grammar School formal was attended by both Year 12 and Year 11 students, with special guests the Principal, Mr Andrew Bell and his wife Melissa, and local Board members Andrew Brown, Tanya Robertson and Donna Jowett-Poulos with their
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Snowliner’s Kimberley Experience
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We are now truly on our way home as we start heading east on the Eyre Highway and the Nullarbor Plains. One straight stretch is 145.6km in length – advertised as the longest straight road in Australia. Settlements are few and far between and several times we see signs stating RFDS Emergency Airstrip. Numerous grey nomads and their caravans are now being seen. All the roadhouses we have stopped at on our travels have made us welcomed, some have probably taken their weeks tradings in one visit. We like to use the term if you spend a penny then you spend a penny! Just out of Eucla, our overnight stay, we detour to the Old Telegraph Station built in the 1870s and gradually disappearing under the encroaching sand dunes. This was a very important link between Perth and other Australian capital cities but ironically had to have two teams of telegraphists as Western Australia operated on a different version of morse code than the eastern states! Also of interest here is the sign post with distances – Sydney 2,522kms away.
Sunday we cross the border between Western Australian and South Australia and then we are in the Great Australian Bight Marine Park. We are impressed with several of the lookouts that show the shear cliffs along this section of The Bight, up to 60m high. This area was first encountered by European explorers in 1627. All these areas in the last 8 years have had impressive boardwalks and fencing installed. When you see the erosion of some of the edges, some places look like honeycomb, you can understand why. Our next stop is what they call The Head of the Bight, 12kms off the highway, where up to 50 Southern Right whales were nursing their calves. The whales spend up to 5 months in this 15km section of the coast. Another impressive area of boardwalks and viewing platforms makes the experience more enjoyable. This is on aboriginal land and the staff on duty could not have been more helpful. Tonight we feel we are back in civilisation staying at Ceduna where we will celebrate Heather’s birthday. After a four course meal out comes this huge cake so it is decided we will keep it for morning tea tomorrow and what a great morning tea it was, enjoyed
in the middle of nowhere at a little place called Poochera. We just happened to pick a little park with lots of old memorabilia on display which everyone enjoyed the ‘walk back in time’. Another small town in South Australia is Wudinna where the Australian Farmer sculpture is located. It is 8 metres high and weighs about 70 tonnes and it a memorial to the early settlers in the region. The sculpture took 2 years to carve and was unveiled in 2009. Lunch at Kimba where the sign says we are halfway across Australia. The first European explorer passed through in 1839 and it was settled in the 1870s as a major wheat region. A short diversion was made in to Iron Knob where iron ore was mined up to 1998. It is now a sleepy outback town with those living their proud of their history, some beautiful murals are now within the park area. We are welcomed at Port Augusta which is located at the head of Spencer Gulf. Our Indian Pacific passengers would have passed through here on their way to Perth two weeks ago. Monday arrives and it is hard to believe we now only have four days left of our tour. Leaving Port Augusta behind we make our
way to Peterborough travelling through the Flinders Rangers. After the straight roads of the Nullarbor the coach (and drivers) are now changing gears and turning the steering wheel. Many wind turbines are seen as we drive along before stopping on the banks of the Murray River at Morgan. The river height is up here following all the rain water feeding in further up river. There were a few who enjoyed a ride across the river on the punt. We are now in to grape territory and John has commented on the growth since passing through 3 weeks ago. The border is crossed to Victoria and we are almost at Mildura for a two night stay. Tuesday and today’s highlight is a visit to Mungo National Park. This area is well known for Lake Mungo, the second largest of the ancient dry lakes. The remains of Mungo Man – the oldest human remains discovered in Australia – and Mungo Lady – the oldest known human to have been ritually cremated – were both discovered within the park. The shifting sands are continually uncovering bones and campfire ovens which are of great historical significance. The park is managed by many of the local aboriginal people and we
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were lucky to have Ernie as one of our guides who gave us a great insight to aboriginal legends. Our second last day on the road arrives and many are now in familiar territory along the Hay Plains and overnighting in Wagga. Our final night is always a fun night with many thanks and on this occasion another little ditty to our coach captains John and Pete. Thursday arrives and we are on the road for the last time. After a stop at Talbingo we had an impromptu tour thanks to the two Jim’s. Some statistics you may be interested in. Money raised for The Royal Flying Doctor Service - $414.20 483 squares knitted for Wrapped with Love – 17 ½ blankets Total kms – 11,317 (3,869 Cooma – Perth) 3,157kms in the Kimberleys 3,504 ltrs of fuel Dearest fuel $1.92lt – on the Nullarbor Thank you to everyone who helped us enjoy this tour. Next year’s experiences include Cape York, Gulf/Savannah, Murray River and Great Ocean Road. Jenny Snowliner Travel
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Myrtlemai’s Garden Blog Hi!! My name is Myrtlemai and I am the garden’s best ladybug friend. I am going to keep you up to date with what’s been happening in the garden. Because Spring has sprung and the days are beginning to warm up there is a lot happening in the garden and I have been very busy trying to keep up. Firstly it really is time to begin the vegetable garden, so fresh yummy veggies will soon appear on the daily menu. Mmmm can’t wait for that. So how to begin: Pick a sunny spot in the yard. 5 -6 hours per day is great. Mark out some beds allowing enough room to move between each bed. Edge the beds with some suitable edging material – old bricks, blocks, timber sleepers (use safe treated pine only), concrete sleepers. Fill the beds with really good quality garden mix or your own soil to which has been added compost, old manure such as cow, sheep, fowl. Its so cool that all these manures actually come in bags. Dig with a fork to mix all the goodies together, then
use a rake to get a fairly level surface then let the planting begin. Wow!! There are lots of veggies to choose from so pick ones that would suit the household ‘s requirements. What about trying some of the following: Carrots, Parsnips, Lettuce, Onions, Shallots, Spinach, Silver beet, Pakchoi, Bokchoi, Beetroot, Radish, Peas, Snow Peas, Cabbage. There are Seedlings or Seeds available for all these vegetables. In areas that are likely to get frosts well into October and if there is a suitably protected area then early planting of seeds for all the frost tender plants is a great idea. This will effectively lengthen the growing season for Tomatoes, Pumpkins, Zucchini, Capsicum, Cucumber, Chilli because your plants will be up and growing when the frosts are over. Pamper all newly planted seeds and seedlings by keeping moist until they are growing well. Using a soft water spray is the best way to keep from disturbing the soil and seeds. Water newly
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All these fruiting plants Fruit trees and berry plants planted seedlings with a Nasturtium, Queen Anne’s seaweed solution e.g. Seasol. Lace. These are just a few all benefit from good soil have been fed with the smelly Seaweed is packed full of suggestions to make the with plenty of the good stuff but great chicken manure not only added. Good drainage is pellets which have lots of natural plant hormones which vegetable plot help reduce transplant shock functional but very pretty. Let essential as is a sunny spot other goodies added. Now in the garden. Always check if the frosts don’t ruin the and help promote stronger your imagination go wild. Vegetables are not the only for any special requirements flowers the plants will be root growth. Now that the basics are aspect of the Grow Your Own that a plant may need for growing full steam ahead. My goodness there is so done, who said that a veggie food revolution. There are example; Apples will need a garden has to be boring!!! the FRUITS and BERRIES cross pollinator, Blueberries much to do in the garden at the moment I am not sure There are lots of interesting which are easy to grow and like an acid soil. In the garden where I where to start. Vegetables plants that go hand in hand extra yummy to eat. Topping with vegetables. Firstly a the berry list would have to live there are Blueberries, and fruit are the most Strawberries, important but the flower large selection of HERBS be Strawberries, then there Raspberries, to can be grown alongside are Raspberries, Blueberries, Thornless Blackberries, a self garden is beginning vegetables, think about Gooseberries, Boysenberries, pollinating Cherry, Apples look beautiful with bulbs in Blackberries, – Golden Delicious – Red flower, Daphne is smelling Parsley – curly and Italian, Thornless Chives – garlic and onion, Loganberries, Black Currants, Fuji – Royal Gala, Nectarine, beautiful as is the Osmanthus Apricot and a Dwarf Peach and Viburnum, Pansies are Rocket, Rosemary, Oregano, Red Currants. Fruits can include Apples, in a large Tub. The latest flowering and the Camellias Margoram, Thyme, Coriander – This is just a few of the Pears, Cherries, Apricots, addition is a new release are stunning. Oh how I love Peaches, Nectarines, Plums dwarf Apricot which is also in Spring!!!!!!!!!!!!!! myriad of herbs available. See you next time. FLOWERS can also be & Figs. What a treat, fresh a tub. So you see I will be a incorporated in the veggie picked cherries for Christmas busy little ladybug patrolling all these plants!!! garden and some will even from the garden!!! help me to control those pesky bugs that can trouble the vegetables. Suitable flowers The highest Snowy Region invited to come and enjoy the to 4pm. will attract other How much: $5 admittance fee insects who love acclaimed garden, ‘Willawa’, exuberant displays flowers and to eat the pest will be open to the public on plants that feature at this time per person, children are free. Proceeds to Disabled Skiers insects. Plant Saturday and Sunday, December of the year, particularly roses, iris Where: From Jindabyne, out Calendula, 1 and 2 for the fifth consecutive and poppies, in our garden. “Being a high garden, the site proceed along Barry Way for A l y s s u m , year. The garden has been featured has beautiful sweeping views 8.8kms then onto Gullies Rd for Marigolds, in several magazines and a over the Moonbah valley and 5.5kms then into Mugridge Rd book, Rural Australian Gardens, the Snowy Mountains. Visitors and Willawa is 2.24kms. Open authored by talented garden may also be interested in how Garden signs will be displayed. Additional information: designer, Myles Baldwin and I’ve grown and cultivated plants • The Country Womens photographed by the renowned that are resistant to the tough Association will again provide weather conditions.” Simon Griffiths. During the weekend, refreshments. Jan Owens’s vision for Willawa • The Snowy Mountains has been to create colour informative photoboards, garden themed garden beds, from hot notes and new this year, advice Quilters will have their beautiful cerise to cool yellows, vibrant sheets, will give explanations work for display and sale. • Artwork and sculpture greens and subtle silver greys. about practical and design As the garden has developed aspects of gardening in the and music will compliment the over the past seven years Snowy Mountains. Examples of garden’s ambience. • A reading room of through her meticulous planning, soil improvement can be seen design and labour, this has with compost, mulch, liquid garden books gives a quiet grown to include a variety of manure and the no-dig garden retreat. • Garden games for plants chosen for their frost and method. 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Cooma’s MAGIC team cook up a feast The Multicultural Activity Group In Cooma wooed their 30 diners with many different dishes, including three desserts, at a luncheon at Cooma TAFE last Wednesday. It was a great success, very professional, the presentation was wonderful and they displayed great customer service, serving dishes from Indonesia, China, Papua New Guinea, The Philippines and a French Canadian dish. The basic skills learnt over the last 12 weeks catering course have been
an invaluable asset to them as a group and as individuals. This group would like to take their knowledge and form a social or community enterprise business and return the profits back into the community. To their delight they have already booked in five functions to cater for over the next two months. The buffet luncheon at Cooma TAFE last week.
Cooma Monaro Railway
Cooma Monaro Railway has elected a new Committee of Management for 2013. It consists of the President, Rodney Clancy. Vice President, John Gibson. Treasurer, Geoff Percival. Secretary, John Wynes, with 3 committee of, Rob McCutcheon, Lindsay McLachlan and James Sullivan, who will support the executives. The railmotors as usual, are running well, on weekends operating at 11.00am and 2.00pm to Chakola and at 1.00pm to Bunyan, the dining carriage is used frequently, Railmotor No. 8 is still under restoration. Considerable interest is being shown in the displays of rolling stock. The Explosives Van, which carried explosives from Sydney to Cooma during the Snowy Scheme and, the ex-railway Pay Bus, which operated
between Cooma and Bombala in the 70’s. The Pay Bus will be restored and displayed at Cooma Railway Station. The next big event at Cooma is the annual Cooma Race Day. Railmotors will run all day between Cooma Railway Station and Snowy Junction Platform, which is beside the race course. Tickets will be $5.00 return and the train crew hope that they will be kept busy all day. In January, Clancy Music will organise more musical events to be held in the Chakola Hall, similar to the string quartet and jazz concerts held during 2012. Cooma Monaro railway is always looking for new members both men and ladies to join, you do not have to have had railway experience, all training is carried out at Cooma, just ask the well known local, Max Povey.
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6.00 News Breakfast. 9.30 Business. 10.00 Double Trouble. 10.45 Music Moves. 11.00 Photo Finish. 11.30 One Plus One. 12.00 Midday. 12.30 Movie: Clash Of The Santas. (2008) (PG) 2.05 Waterloo Road. (PG) 3.00 Children’s. 5.00 Eggheads. 5.30 Poh’s Kitchen. 6.00 Lost Gardens. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30 ACT. 8.00 Moone Boy. (PG) 8.30 New Tricks. (M) 9.30 Waking The Dead. (M) 10.25 Lateline. 11.00 My Family. (PG) 11.30 Rage. (MA15+)
6.00 Rage. 10.30 Rage. (PG) 11.30 7.30 ACT. 12.00 Foreign Correspondent. Final. 12.30 WNBL. Round 9. Canberra Capitals v Logan Thunder. From AIS Arena, ACT. 1.30 W-League. Round 7. Sydney FC v Canberra United. From Leichhardt Oval, Sydney. 2.30 Hockey. Men’s Champions Trophy. Day 1. 6.05 Landline. 6.30 Gardening Australia. 7.00 News. 7.30 Doc Martin. (PG) 8.20 Young James Herriot. (PG) 9.20 Upstairs Downstairs. (PG) 10.20 Silent Witness. (M) 11.15 Waking The Dead. (M)
6.00 Rage. 6.30 Children’s. 9.00 Insiders. Final. 10.00 Business. Final. 10.30 Offsiders. Final. 11.00 Asia Pacific. Final. 11.30 Songs. 12.00 Best Of Landline. 1.00 Travel Oz. 1.30 Young James Herriot. (PG) 2.30 Hockey. Men’s Champions Trophy. Day 2. From the State Netball Hockey Centre, Melbourne. 6.05 Auction Room. 6.30 Compass. 7.00 News. 7.30 Michael Palin’s Brazil. (PG) 8.30 Wallander. (M) 10.00 The Slap. Final. (M) 10.55 Strike Back. Final. (MA15+) 11.45 Movie: The King Of Marvin Gardens. (1972) (M)
6.00 News Breakfast. 10.00 The Great Escape: China’s Long March. (PG) 11.00 Best Of Landline. 12.00 Midday. 12.30 Michael Palin’s Brazil. (PG) 1.30 Meerkat Manor. 2.00 The Forsyte Saga. (PG) 3.00 Children’s. 5.00 Eggheads. 5.30 Poh’s Kitchen. 6.05 Restoration Man. 6.55 Audrey’s Kitchen. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Family Confidential. (PG) 8.30 Modern Spies. (PG) 9.15 Dream Build. 9.30 Fake Or Fortune? 10.30 News. 10.40 Gandhi. 11.30 The Kennedys. (M)
6.00 News Breakfast. 10.00 Fake Or Fortune? 11.00 Big Ideas. (PG) 12.00 Midday. 12.30 Restoration Man. 1.30 Compass. 2.00 The Forsyte Saga. (M) 3.00 Children’s. 5.00 Eggheads. 5.30 Poh’s Kitchen. 6.00 Time Team America. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Grumpy Guide To Class. (PG) 8.30 Rick Stein’s Spanish Christmas Special. 9.30 10 Aussie Books To Read Before You Die. 10.30 News. 10.40 Jeff Green: Back From The Bewilderness. (M) 11.30 Hockey. Men’s Champions Trophy. Highlights.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 News. 12.00 Movie: In Her Shoes. (2005) (M) 3.00 Medical Emergency. (PG) 3.30 Toybox. 4.00 It’s Academic. 4.30 News. 5.00 The Price Is Right. 5.30 Deal Or No Deal. 6.00 News. 6.30 Today Tonight. 7.00 Home And Away. Final. (PG) 8.30 Grimm. (M) 9.30 Grimm. (M) 10.30 World’s Wildest Police Videos. (M) 11.30 Olivia Lee: Dirty, Sexy, Funny. (MA15+)
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 News. 12.00 Miniseries: Devil’s Mistress. (2008) (M) 2.00 Dr Oz. (PG) 3.00 Medical Emergency. (PG) 3.30 Toybox. 4.00 It’s Academic. 4.30 News. 5.00 The Price Is Right. 5.30 Deal Or No Deal. 6.00 News. 6.30 Today Tonight. 7.00 Air Ways. Final. (PG) 7.30 Once Upon A Time. (PG) 8.30 Beauty And The Geek Australia. Final. (PG) 10.00 The Unbelievable Truth. (PG) 10.40 The Unbelievable Truth. Final. (PG) 11.20 Family Guy. (M)
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 News. 12.00 Miniseries: Devil’s Mistress. (2008) (M) 2.00 Dr Oz. (PG) 3.00 Medical Emergency. (PG) 3.30 Toybox. 4.00 It’s Academic. 4.30 News. 5.00 The Price Is Right. 5.30 Deal Or No Deal. 6.00 News. 6.30 Today Tonight. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 8.30 Movie: Robin Hood. (2010) (M) Russell Crowe, Cate Blanchett, Matthew Macfadyen. 11.30 I Shouldn’t Be Alive: Shipwrecked Family. (M)
6.00 Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 11.00 Possum’s Club. 11.30 V8 Xtra. 12.00 V8 Supercars. Sydney Telstra 500. Qualifying and Top 10 Shootout. Dunlop Series, V8 Utes and Australian GT support races. 3.00 V8 Supercars. Sydney Telstra 500. 5.30 Sydney Weekender. 6.00 News. 6.30 The Great Outdoors. 7.30 Movie: A Christmas Carol. (2009) (PG) 9.30 Movie: Inglourious Basterds. (2009) (AV15+) Brad Pitt, Diane Kruger, Eli Roth.
6.00 Wellness Challenge. 6.30 Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 11.00 Business Builders. 11.30 Outsourced. (PG) 12.00 V8 Supercars. Sydney Telstra 500. Qualifying. Dunlop Series, V8 Utes and Carrera Cup support races. 3.00 V8 Supercars. Sydney Telstra 500. 5.30 Highway Patrol. (PG) 6.00 News. 6.30 Sunday Night: Summer. 7.30 Border Patrol. (PG) 8.00 Coastwatch. (PG) 8.30 Bones. (M) 9.30 Nazi Hunters. New. (M) 10.30 Building The World’s Fastest Car. 11.40 Hammond Meets Moss. (PG)
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 News. 12.00 Movie: The Mermaid Chair. (2006) (M) 2.00 Today Tonight. 2.30 Dr Oz. (PG) 3.30 Toybox. 4.00 It’s Academic. 4.30 News. 5.00 The Price Is Right. 5.30 Deal Or No Deal. 6.00 News. 6.30 Today Tonight. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. 7.30 Motorway Patrol. (PG) 8.00 SCU: Serious Crash Unit. (PG) 8.30 Castle. (M) 10.30 The Amazing Race. (PG) 11.30 Whitney. (M)
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 News. 12.00 Movie: Proof. (2005) (M) 2.00 Today Tonight. 2.30 Dr Oz. (PG) 3.30 Toybox. 4.00 It’s Academic. 4.30 News. 5.00 The Price Is Right. 5.30 Deal Or No Deal. 6.00 News. 6.30 Today Tonight. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. 7.30 Once Upon A Time. (PG) 8.30 Grey’s Anatomy. (M) 9.30 Body Of Proof. (M) 10.30 Four Weddings. (PG) 11.30 I Just Want My Pants Back. (M)
6.00 Today. 9.00 Mornings. (PG) 11.00 News. 12.00 Ellen. (PG) 1.00 The View. (PG) 2.00 Days Of Our Lives. (PG) 3.00 Alive & Cooking. 3.30 Magical Tales. 4.00 Kitchen Whiz. 4.30 News. 5.30 Hot Seat. 6.00 News. 6.30 WIN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Big Bang. (PG) 8.00 Hot Property. (PG) 8.30 Big Fat Gypsy Weddings. Final. (PG) 9.30 Embarrassing Bodies: Nottingham. (M) 10.30 Who Do You Think You Are? Rita Wilson. (PG) 11.30 Are You There, Chelsea? (M)
6.00 Today. 9.00 Mornings. (PG) 11.00 News. 12.00 Ellen. (PG) 1.00 The View. (PG) 2.00 Days Of Our Lives. (PG) 3.00 Alive & Cooking. 3.30 Magical Tales. 4.00 Kitchen Whiz. 4.30 News. 5.30 Hot Seat. 6.00 News. 6.30 WIN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Getaway. (PG) 8.30 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. (M) 9.30 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. (M) 10.30 True CSI: Cold Blood: Trail Of Blood. (AV15+) 11.30 Are You There, Chelsea? (M)
6.00 Today. 9.00 Mornings. (PG) 11.00 News. 12.00 Magical Tales. (P) 12.30 Extra. 1.00 Cricket. Third Test. Australia v South Africa. Day 1. Morning session. 3.30 The Cricket Show. 4.00 Cricket. Third Test. Australia v South Africa. Day 1. Afternoon session. From the WACA. 6.00 News. 6.10 WIN News. 6.30 Cricket. Third Test. Australia v South Africa. Day 1. Evening session. From the WACA. 8.30 Movie: 2012. (2009) (M) 11.40 WIN News Late Edition.
6.00 Children’s. 7.00 Today. 10.00 Kids’ WB. Final. 10.05 Bugs Bunny’s Looney Tunes Christmas Tales. 10.30 Dogstar. 11.00 Wakkaville. 11.30 Lockie Leonard. 12.00 Stormworld. 12.30 Pyramid. 1.00 Cricket. Third Test. Australia v South Africa. Day 2. Morning. 3.30 The Cricket Show. 4.00 Cricket. Third Test. Australia v South Africa. Day 2. Afternoon. 6.00 News. 6.30 Cricket. Third Test. Australia v South Africa. Day 2. Evening session. 8.30 Movie: Iron Man. (2008) (M) 11.05 Movie: Ballistic: Ecks Vs Sever. (2002) (M)
6.00 2012 Christmas Pageant. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Wakkaville. 10.30 Pyramid. 11.00 Fishing Championships. 11.30 Cybershack. Final. (PG) 12.00 Gilligan’s Island. 12.30 Fresh Prince. 1.00 Cricket. Third Test. Australia v South Africa. Day 3. Morning. 3.30 The Cricket Show. 4.00 Cricket. Third Test. Australia v South Africa. Day 3. Afternoon. 6.00 News. 6.30 Cricket. Third Test. Australia v South Africa. Day 3. Evening. 8.30 The Mentalist. (M) 9.30 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. (M) 10.30 Unforgettable. (M) 11.30 Southland. (M)
6.00 Today. 9.00 Mornings: Summer. (PG) 11.00 News. 12.00 Magical Tales. 12.30 Extra. 1.00 Cricket. Third Test. Australia v South Africa. Day 4. Morning. From the WACA. (Please note: If cricket finishes early, alternative schedule shown) 3.30 The Cricket Show. 4.00 Cricket. Third Test. Australia v South Africa. Day 4. Afternoon. From the WACA. 6.00 News. 6.10 WIN News. 6.30 Cricket. Third Test. Australia v South Africa. Day 4. Evening. 8.30 The Mentalist. (M) 9.30 House Husbands. (PG) 10.30 Harry’s Law. (M) 11.30 Nikita. (AV15+) 12.30 WIN News.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Mornings: Summer. (PG) 11.00 News. 12.00 Magical Tales. 12.30 Extra. 1.00 Cricket. Third Test. Australia v South Africa. Day 5. Morning. (Please note: If cricket finishes early, alternative schedule shown) 3.30 The Cricket Show. 4.00 Cricket. Third Test. Australia v South Africa. Day 5. Afternoon. 6.00 News. 6.10 WIN News. 6.30 Cricket. Third Test. Australia v South Africa. Day 5. Evening. 8.30 Big Bang. (PG) 9.30 Two & A Half Men. (M) 10.00 2 Broke Girls. (PG) 10.30 Survivor. (PG) 11.30 Weeds. (MA15+) 12.00 WIN News. 12.30 20/20.
6.00 Breakfast. 8.30 Wurrawhy. 9.00 The Talk. (PG) 10.00 News. 11.00 Ent. Tonight. (PG) 11.30 Insider. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (M) 1.00 Drs. (M) 2.00 Ready Steady Cook. (PG) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Huey’s Kitchen. 4.00 Totally Wild. 4.30 Bold & The Beautiful. 5.00 News. 6.00 Project. 7.00 Modern Family. (PG) 7.30 Glee. (PG) 8.30 The Good Wife. (M) 9.30 Emily Owens M.D. (M) 10.30 News. 11.15 Saving Grace. (M)
6.00 Breakfast. 8.30 Wurrawhy. 9.00 The Talk. (PG) 10.00 News. 11.00 Ent. Tonight. (PG) 11.30 Insider. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (M) 1.00 Drs. (M) 2.00 Ready Steady Cook. (PG) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Huey’s Kitchen. 4.00 Scope. 4.30 Bold & The Beautiful. 5.00 News. 6.00 Project. 7.00 Modern Family. (PG) 7.30 15 Min Meals. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. (M) 10.30 News. 11.15 The Late Show With David Letterman. (PG)
6.00 Breakfast. Final. 8.30 Wurrawhy. 9.00 The Talk. Final. (PG) 10.00 News. 11.00 Ent. Tonight. (PG) 11.30 Insider. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (M) 1.00 Drs. (M) 2.00 Ready Steady Cook. (PG) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Huey’s Kitchen. 4.00 Lightning Point. 4.30 Bold & The Beautiful. 5.00 News. 6.00 Project. 7.00 Modern Family. (PG) 7.30 Living Room. (PG) 8.30 Movie: Extraordinary Measures. (2010) (PG) 10.50 White Collar. (PG) 11.50 Letterman. (PG)
6.00 Children’s. 8.30 Totally Wild. 9.00 Scope. 9.30 Good Chef. 10.00 Hot 30. (PG) 12.00 Radar. (PG) 12.30 Everyday Gourmet. 1.00 Living Room. (PG) 2.00 Ozzie Holiday. 2.30 Huey’s Kitchen On Tour. 3.00 Yes Chef. 3.30 Taste Of Travel. 4.00 Love To Share Food. 5.00 News. 6.00 Simpsons. (PG) 6.30 David Attenborough: Life Of Mammals. 7.30 Wildlife Warriors. 8.00 Bondi Vet. (PG) 8.30 Graham Norton. (M) 9.30 Movie: Prime Mover. (2009) (PG) 11.30 Movie: September. (2007) (M)
6.00 Creflo Dollar. 6.30 Hillsong. 7.00 Totally Wild. 7.30 Totally Wild. 8.00 Delivering The Pandas. 9.00 Hot 30. (PG) 12.00 4x4 Adventures. (PG) 1.00 Escape With ET. 2.00 NBL. Round 9. Adelaide 36ers v Sydney Kings. 4.00 Meet The Press. Final. 4.30 Bolt Report. Final. 5.00 News. 6.00 Simpsons. (PG) 6.30 Merlin. (PG) 7.30 Modern Family. (PG) 8.30 Homeland. (M) 9.40 Vegas. (M) 10.30 Go Girls. Return. (M) 11.30 The Good Wife. (M)
7.30 Ent. Tonight. 8.00 Insider. 8.30 Bold & The Beautiful. 9.00 Judge Judy. 9.30 Everyday Gourmet. 10.00 Good Chef. 10.30 Taste Of Travel. 11.00 Living Room. 12.00 Dr Phil. 1.00 Drs. 2.00 Ready Steady Cook. 3.00 Judge Judy. 3.30 Huey’s Kitchen. 4.00 Totally Wild. 4.30 Bold & The Beautiful. 5.00 News. 6.00 Simpsons. 6.30 Project. 7.30 Modern Family. (PG) 8.00 Ben & Kate. Return. (PG) 8.30 Modern Family. (PG) 9.00 New Normal. Return. (PG) 9.30 Hawaii Five0. (M) 10.30 News. 11.15 Project. 12.15 One Tree Hill. (M)
7.30 Ent. Tonight. (PG) 8.00 Insider. (PG) 8.30 Bold & The Beautiful. 9.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 9.30 Everyday Gourmet. 10.00 Good Chef. 10.30 Taste Of Travel. 11.00 Living Room. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PG) 1.00 Drs. (PG) 2.00 Ready Steady Cook. (PG) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Huey’s Kitchen. 4.00 Totally Wild. 4.30 Bold & The Beautiful. 5.00 News. 6.00 Simpsons. (PG) 6.30 Project. 7.30 15 Min Meals. 8.00 30 Min Meals. 8.30 NCIS. (M) 9.30 NCIS: LA. (M) 10.30 News. 11.15 Project. 12.15 Numb3rs. (M)
6.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Secret Cities Of The Amazon. (PG) 2.00 Aral: The Lost Sea. 2.30 From The Black Forest To The Black Sea. 3.00 France 24 International News. 3.30 Al Jazeera. 4.00 Journal. 4.30 NewsHour. 5.30 Global Village. 5.45 Countdown. 6.30 News. 7.30 Monster Bug Wars: Quick And The Deadly. 8.30 Toughest Place To Be A… Nurse. (PG) 9.30 Cutting Edge: Aung San Suu Kyi – The Choice. 10.35 News. 11.10 Movie: Oldboy. (2003) (AV15+)
6.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Food Lovers’ Guide. 1.30 Community Cop. (M) 2.30 King Of Calls. (M) 3.00 France 24 International News. 3.30 Al Jazeera. 4.00 Journal. 4.30 NewsHour. 5.30 Global Village. 5.45 Countdown. 6.30 News. 7.30 My Sri Lanka With Peter Kuruvita. 8.00 Luke Nguyen’s Greater Mekong 2. 8.30 Raymond Blanc: The Very Hungry Frenchman. 9.35 One Born Every Minute. (M) 10.30 News. 11.00 Cheerleaders, An American Myth. (M)
6.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Food Lovers’ Guide. 1.30 Disable Bodied Sailors. (M) 2.00 Comedy School. (M) 2.30 Living Black. 3.00 France 24 International News. 3.30 Al Jazeera. 4.00 Journal. 4.30 NewsHour. 5.30 Global Village. 5.45 Countdown. 6.30 News. 7.30 Coast: Hull To London. 8.30 America Revealed: Made In The USA. 9.40 Walkley Awards. 11.50 Movie: My Name Is Juani. (2006) (MA15+) Verónica Echegui.
6.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 A Wagnerian Voyage. 1.30 The Neighbour. 1.55 Made In Hollywood. (PG) 2.55 Edward Hopper And The Blank Canvas. 3.55 Photo. (PG) 4.30 NewsHour. 5.30 Who Do You Think You Are? 6.30 News. 7.30 Amazon With Bruce Parry. (PG) 8.30 Hunted. (M) 9.30 Real Humans. New. (M) 10.40 Movie: Shinobi: Heart Under Blade. (2005) (AV15+) Yukie Nakama, Joe Odagiri, Tomoka Kurotani.
6.00 WorldWatch. 8.30 PopAsia. 10.30 FIFA World Cup 2014 Magazine. 11.00 Champions League Magazine. 11.30 Speedweek. 1.30 Al Jazeera. 2.30 Liberal Rule. 3.30 Trawlermen. (PG) 4.30 Living Black. Final. 5.00 Cycling Central. 6.00 Thalassa. 6.30 News. 7.35 Lost Worlds: Riddles Of The Sphinx. 8.35 Into The Universe With Stephen Hawking: The Story Of Everything. 9.30 Death Row: Joseph Garcia And George Rivas. (M) 10.30 Movie: Giovanna’s Father. (2008) (M)
6.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Movie: Emma’s Bliss. (2006) (M) 2.50 Spacefiles. 3.00 France 24 International News. 3.30 Al Jazeera. 4.00 Journal. 4.30 FIFA Futbol Mundial. 5.00 The Crew. 5.30 Global Village. 6.00 Food Safari. 6.30 News. 7.30 MythBusters: Duct Tape Hour 2. (PG) 8.30 Derren Brown: The Experiments: Assassin. (M) 9.30 This Is England ’88. (MA15+) 10.30 News. 11.00 The World Game.
6.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Yanni Live. 2.00 Themes, Variations & Fusions: The Music Of Spain. 3.00 France 24 International News. 3.30 Al Jazeera. 4.00 Journal. 4.30 NewsHour. 5.30 Global Village. 6.00 Food Safari. 6.30 News. 7.30 Finding Your Roots. (PG) 8.30 America In Primetime: The Misfit. (M) 9.35 Clinton: The Survivor. (PG) 10.35 News. 11.10 Movie: The Caiman. (2006) (M)
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History of the Sundowners Cup The past 19 years have produced some interesting races days at Ti Tree racecourse. The first Sundowner Cup, contested in 1993, was for amateur riders. By 1994, that had changed, with registered jockeys now legged up on the race hopefuls. The Monaro Post has located the previous winners: 1993 1. B luendi, rider Mrs Carol Dunn, trainer Mrs B Jospeh, Bombala. Owners RH & Mrs PA Kimber, IJ & Mrs J Nixon; 2. Man Of Law, 3. Zoffaline Time: ?. Margins? 1994 1. Bentu, Roly Saxton, 2. Ivy Whistle 3. Impervious Time: 1.23.60; margins n x 1/2l
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1995 1. Roma’s Delight, R Garland, GM Price, Canberra, PP Burke and GM Price; 2. Parelli, 3. Seattle Sue Time: 1.23; margins H x 2l 1996 1. Our Final Notice, K Sweeney, Peter Staunton, Canberra, JT Huet, CA Barallon, A Moore N Kennedy; 2. Doc Appleby, 3. Nettleton’s Creek Time: 1.24.3; margins 3l x 2/34l
1999 1. T aluk, P Millyn, Myffy Rae, Queanbeyan; Miss M Rae; 2. P ion, 3. R ising Glow, Time: 1 .22.24 margins nose x 4l 2000 1. Oubladee, John Scorse, Barbara Joseph; 2. Stormy Desert. 3. Mutola Time: 1.2105; margins 2l x 1/2l 2001 1. Shy Prince, Ray Silburn, Chris Strickland; 2. Lord Andrio. 3. Justie John Time: 1.22; margins 2l x h 2002 1. L ittle Connie, Brent Poile, Darren Lucas, Adaminaby, 2. B rett Siinclair 3. Z hivago Time: 1 .22.20, margins 4 1/2;l x 2l 2003 1. Y ackety, John Scores, Stephen Hill Kembla Grange, Mrs K Hill; 2. J ungle Girl, 3. K en’s Barbie Time: 1 .22.91, margins h x 1/2h
1997 1. Life Cycle, Greg Farrer, Miffy Rae; 2. Cool Park 3. I’m A Roullah Time: 1.22.40; margins 4l x 2 1/4l
2004 1. B liss Miss, Ray Silburn, Barbara Joseph, Canb, Mrs BM Joseph, GL Flint, PG Kimber, RG Logan, Mrs J A Kimber, BL & Mrs CD Day, AJ & Mrs D Greenwood & Mrs CL Maguire; 2. J ungle Girl, 3. B illigaboo Time: 1 .21.10 (track record); margins: 3 ¾ l x 1/2l
1998 1. My Money, A Layt, Stuart Sturgeon; ST & Mrs AG Sturgeon; 2. Wuji, 3. Dancing Off Time: 1.22; margins 5/12l x H
2005 1. S ong of Junee, Kevin Sweeney, Bernie Fraser, Canb, BW Fraser; 2. C olour Me In; 3. D ittman Time: 1.24.82; margins 2l x 1l
2006 1. Brado’s Girl, Cariisa Lambert, Libby Snowden Canb, All Enterprises (WA) Pty Ltd; 2. Zarbaru, 3. Lauren Lou Time: 1.23.02; margins, 1/2l x 1/ 2007 1. Get Global, Jessie Whipp; John Nisbet, Canb; 2. Racers Spirit 3. The Catwalk Star Time: 1.24.83; margins 1; x 1 1/4l 2008 1. Miss Canberra, Shane Pawsey, Mick Miladinovic, M Milandinovic; 2. Poker Pro, 3. On The Barby Time: 1.22.10; margins 2l x H 2009 1. Big Noting, Jim Scobie, Gundagai, Miss KM Blay, JW Scobie, G &Mrs B Armour, C &Mrs G McGrath, M & Mrs J Bruce, P & Mrs S Mills 2. Call Me Combo 3. Beaubridge. Time: 1.22.25; margins H xh 2010 1. Four My Girls, Roly Saxton, John Nisbet, Canb, KC Jones, Mrs El Jones, Mrs P Jones, G, Jones, B Jones, Mrs N Jones, Mrs K Wyeth, A Wyeth. 2. How Discreet, 3. Little Hawk Time: 1.22.25; margins 2l x 2 1/4l 2011 1. Ain’t Half Hot, Michael Travers, Neville Layt, Canb; 2. Circuit, 3. Praise Time: 1.4.27; margins ln x 1/2l
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Divas on the Field (25-40 years) iamonds on the Field D (over 40 years) Best Dressed Gentleman Best Dressed Couple Most stylish hat The judges will be looking for: overall outfit, headwear, accessories, attention to detail and deportment.
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Saturday 1st December
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Race day fashion essentials By Birdsnest
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This spring the brighter the better colour, colour, colour. Feminie florals or brights – take your pick, it all works Add a little glamour with a fascinator to finish off your outfit – Feathers and flowers are in for this year.
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RACE CLUB
Saturday 1st December
Sundowners Cup & the Cooma Cup
Race day preparations for singles By Sarah Harwood
M & T Motors Macks Auto & Tyre Centre Mainstreet Massari Motor Repairs Mick Meillon MGM Motorcycles
It’s that time of year again for all the girls and guys to kick off the work boots and dress to impress for the Cooma races. One of the most celebrated annual events of the town! Unlike most local businesses that thrive in the winter ski season, now is the time for all the beauticians to make some big bucks doing what they do best… STYLING! With men and women of all ages looking to spruce up for the big day this is among one of the busiest few days of the year for this industry. With the retail outlets having been torn apart for weeks or even months before the big day by boys, girls, men and women look for that perfect suit or the perfect clutch to match that perfect dress. So what does a normal morning before the races involve for most women? TOO MUCH! First there’s the tan the day or two before where you go through the awkward stages of really orange, less orange but still orange, slightly orange but STILL orange and then just right! The stressing about whether or not you like your dress anymore or “do these shoes really suit?” followed by excitement and perving on yourself every time you catch a glimpse of yourself on anything that will allow you to do so. Then there’s the serious things like making it to the hairdressers in time to have your hair done or ringing your friend who offered to curl it for you constantly until they pull up out front.
The applying of makeup, choosing the right accessories, if only you could get ready weeks before and still look perfect on the day. One can dream. Preparing what to say when asked “wow you look great, how long it all took? Where did you find that dress?” and of course your reply is “oh this old thing? I just chucked a few things together from the cupboard and slapped some make up on”. But wait that’s not all! There’s the ‘planned’ photos that look like on the spot shots for Facebook and in true aussie style the pre drinks and early lunch barbecues in your mate’s backyard! And then there’s the boys! Being a female I have no clue as to what the boys go through the day before or the day of the races but I have my theories.
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particular order… Wake up Have a beer Do some shots message the boys put a bright coloured suit on meet the boys out front have a beer take some ridiculous photos have another beer
With five minutes to go now is the time to call a taxi, take a train ride or jump in the car with some mates to head to the race course for a day full of catching up with friends, supporting the town and placing some bets. So guys and girls, enjoy the planning and the stressful “getting ready” days because the minute it’s over we can start shopping for next year! (Editor’s note: please drink responsibly on race day. Don’t drink and drive.)
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Cooma Cup 1. Celtic Soul 2. Dual Command 3. Back to zero
Benchmark 45 1. Bay Moon 2. Lady Zizou 3. High Time
Maiden 1000m 1. Silver Ribbon 2. Loose Marbles 3. Tantangara
Benchmark 55 1. Short Stay 2. Casanova 3. Rebu
Class 2 handicap 1. Praise 2. Rhythmic Chimes 3. High Time
Sundowner’s Cup 1. Interruption 2. Iron Belle 3. Nuevo Tango
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Race records 900m Chiron Star 16/9/89 49.8m
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Cooma races nominations Cooma Cup 1600m
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1. BACK TO ZERO 68 Barbara Joseph & Paul Jones 2. CELTIC SOUL 56 Rado Boljun 3. CHOSEN TIME 57 Gratz Vella 4. DUAL COMMAND 47 Peter Wiggins 5. GELDERBELLE NA Benny Wynen 6. GOLD MOUNT (NZ) NA John Marzol 7. GRANITE BLUFF 65 Richard Clarke 8. PASS THE BUBBLY 37 Scott Wade 9. SEBONY 73 Chris Strickland 10. TRESCORPIONI (NZ) 74 Bernie Howlett
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1. BAZARDO 33 Guntis Lukss 2. CASANOVA NA Bruce Stewart 3. CORPORATE MAGICIAN 46 Scott Wade 4. DOUBLE NIGHT 45 Gratz Vella 5. FLASH OF CASH 38 Kevin Byrne 6. GOOD RIDE 45 Philip Courtney 7. REBU 50 Chris Heywood 8. SHORT STAY 46 Georgie Boucher 9. SIALIA MAGIC 51 Neville Layt 10.SOLO KALIMNAH 38 David Kelley 11.STORSTROM 48 Greg Gooch 12.ZARWEEP 52 Joe Cleary
BALLYDOYLE NA Bob Triplow BAY MOON 45 Gratz Vella BRISINGR 43 Gray Cocking CLANG WENT BANG 32 Wendy Heise 5. DAME ON DECK 38 Mike Petrovic 6. FLASH OF CASH 38 Kevin Byrne 7. FRENCH BUREAUCRAT NA Allan McRae 8. GETEVENWITHSTEPHEN 49 Garry Clarke 9. HIGH TIME 40 Joe Cleary 10. LADY ZIZOU BOBS 47 Barbara Joseph & Paul Jones 11.MISPERCEPTION 48 Scott Wade 12. NUNS ON THE RUN 51 Neville Layt 13.PAXTON 51 Greg Backhouse 14.PIXIE RAIN 40 Chicka Pearson 15.ROCKAWAY STAR 50 Scott Wade 16. SMOOTH HONOURS 48 Trevor McIlrick 17.STORSTROM 48 Greg Gooch 18.UNDER BLU SKIES 46 Myffy Rae 19.ZYTELLE 44 Bernie Howlett
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POWER OF DESTINY BAY 2002 16.2 HH
RACE RECORDS Age Starts Wins 2nds 3rds
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1 1 – 2
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Stakes won: $152,350 1st AJC 2YO Handicap, Randwick (1200m) 2nd STC Pago Pago Stakes-G2, Rosehill (1200m) STC Gloaming Stakes-G3, Rosehill (1200m) 4th ACT Black Opal Stakes-G3, Canberra (1200m) 6th AJC Sires’ Produce Stakes-G1, Randwick (1400m) AJC Champagne Stakes-G1, Randwick (1600m) AJC Spring Champion Stakes-G1, Randwick (2000m)
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STUD RECORDS
Power of Destiny entered stud in 2007. His oldest progeny are 3 year olds. He is the sire of 23 runners, 5 winners, 7 placegetters, including - Trojan Destiny (dam by Sir Tristram*: grandam by Marscay). Won ATC Australian Turf Club Plate.
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Cooma races nominations Continued from page 7.
Class 2 Hcp 1600m 1. B RACKENBOROUGH 42 Grant Bobbin 2. DUAL COMMAND 47 Peter Wiggins 3. GEZARS PRIDE 21 Scott Wade 4. PRAISE 49 Georgie Boucher 5. RAPACOUNT NA Mike Petrovic 6. RHYTHMIC CHIMES 35 Joe Cleary 7. THE GUVNOR 42 Kevin Byrne 8. ZANUS BOBS NA Neville Layt
Sundowners Cup Maiden 1400m 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
AIN’T NO JUMPER Aaron Clarke AUTUMN ROYAL Scott Wade BROWN BOB Rob Potter BUREAUCRACY LAD Allan McRae CALL ME COMBO David Kelley CHIEF WHITE EAGLE Mike Petrovic GREEK LEGEND John Marzol HUSHED TONES BOBS Norm Gardner
9. INTERRUPTION Myffy Rae 10.IRON BELLE David Kelley 11.KING MINI Bruce Stewart 12.LODESTONE BOBS Rado Boljun 13.LORD BURGHERSH Wayne Hudd 14.MILLSET John Nisbet 15.MUGGA LANE Aaron Clarke 16.NUEVO TANGO Barbara Joseph & Paul Jones 17.TANTANGARA Shannon Byrne 18.THE RED DON BOBS Neville Layt 19.TOO SASSY Ray Wheatley 20.WATERVIEWS Greg Backhouse
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November 28–December 4
Your Prime Time TV Guide
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6.00pm Children’s. 7.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 7.30 Meet The Natives USA: The Middle American People. 8.20 Video Killed The Radio Star: Artist’s View: Kim Wilde. 8.40 The Roast. 8.45 Beauty & The Beast. (PG) 9.35 Why Poverty? Stealing Africa. 10.30 Opening Shot: Queen Of The Desert. 11.00 The Roast. 11.05 Blood, Sweat And Takeaways. (M)
6.00pm Pajanimals. 6.15 Adventures Of Abney & Teal. 6.30 In The Night Garden. 7.00 Spicks And Specks. 7.30 World’s Toughest Driving Tests. 8.25 The Roast. 8.30 Would I Lie To You? (PG) 9.00 Warehouse Comedy Festival. (M) 9.30 Why Poverty? Solar Mamas. 10.25 Problems. 10.55 The Young Ones. (PG) 11.30 The Roast. 11.35 Jack Dee: Live In London. (M)
6.00pm Pajanimals. 6.15 Adventures Of Abney & Teal. 6.30 In The Night Garden. 7.00 Spicks And Specks. 7.30 The Great Food Truck Race. 8.25 The Roast. Final. 8.30 Crossfire Hurricane. (M) 9.30 Why Poverty? Welcome To The World. (PG) 10.25 Jack Dee: Live At The Apollo. (M) 11.15 The Roast. Final. 11.20 The Wild Horse Redemption. (PG)
6.00pm Children’s. 6.25 In The Night Garden. 7.00 Spicks And Specks. 7.30 Beauty & The Beast. (PG) 8.30 Movie: Marnie. (1964) (M) Tippi Hedren, Sean Connery, Diane Baker. 10.35 Movie: Family Plot. (1976) (PG) 12.30am Video Killed The Radio Star: Andrew Morahan. (M)
6.00pm Children’s. 7.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 7.30 Britain’s Youngest Undertaker. (PG) 8.30 Crossfire Hurricane. (M) 9.30 Opening Shot: Love-Heart Baby. (PG) 10.00 Louis Theroux: Miami Mega Jail. (M) 11.00 WikiLeaks: War, Lies & Videotape. (M) 12.00am The Invention Of Dr Nakamats. (PG) 12.55 Later…With Jools Holland. (PG)
6.00pm Children’s. 7.00 Spicks And Specks. 7.30 Mega Builders: The Big Collider. 8.30 Louis Theroux: America’s Medicated Kids. 9.30 Hit & Miss. 10.15 Five Weddings, Five Funerals. (M) 11.05 I Know What I Saw. 12.40am Cold Feet. Final. (M)
6.00pm Children’s. 7.00 Spicks And Specks. 7.30 Dirty Jobs. 8.30 Good Game. Final. 9.30 Ricky Gervais Live: Animals. (M) 10.45 triple j’s One Night Stand. 11.15 Conviction: The True Story Of Clarence Elkins. (M) 12.15am The Real Filth Fighters.
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6.05pm The Avengers. 6.30 Horrible Histories. 7.00 Mal.com. 7.10 Big Babies. 7.30 Total Drama World Tour. 7.55 News On 3. 8.00 Jeopardy. 8.30 Desperados. Final. (PG) The team is determined to do Adam’s memory justice. 8.55 The 3 Factor. 9.00 Close.
6.05pm The Avengers. 6.30 Horrible Histories. 7.00 Deadly 60. 7.30 Total Drama World Tour. 7.55 News On 3. 8.00 Jeopardy. 8.30 The Killian Curse. (PG) 8.55 The 3 Factor. Follows a group of up-and-coming Australian kids who excel in their chosen field. 9.00 Close.
6.05pm The Avengers. 6.30 Horrible Histories. 7.00 Stay Tuned. 7.30 Prank Patrol. 7.55 News On 3. Final. 8.00 Jeopardy. 8.30 Good Game: SP. Hex, Bajo and robot Darren look at the latest in the Australian video game scene. 8.55 Bugged. 9.00 Close.
6.25pm Prank Patrol Road Trip. 6.50 Big Babies. 7.05 ABC3 Birthday Special. 7.25 Good Game: SP. 7.50 News On 3. 7.55 Vampire Knight. (PG) 8.20 Astro Boy. 8.40 Voltron: Defender Of The Universe. 9.00 Close.
6.10pm Mal.com. 6.20 ABC3 Birthday Special. 6.35 Horrible Histories. 7.05 Wolverine And The X-Men. 7.30 The Avengers. 7.50 News On 3. Final. 7.55 The 99. (PG) 8.20 Fruits Basket. 8.40 Ouran High School Host Club. (PG) 9.05 Close.
6.05pm The Avengers. 6.30 Horrible Histories. 7.00 Bushwhacked! 7.30 Total Drama World Tour. 7.50 Almost Naked Animals. 8.05 Jeopardy. 8.30 My Life As A Popat. 8.55 The 3 Factor. Follows a group of up-andcoming Australian kids. 9.00 Close.
6.05pm The Avengers. 6.30 Horrible Histories. 7.30 Total Drama World Tour. 7.50 Almost Naked Animals. 8.05 Jeopardy. 8.30 Pixelface. Set within the fictional world of a computer game console, the group faces their own triumphs, tragedies and funny mishaps. 9.00 Close.
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6.00pm Kingswood Country. (PG) 6.30 Motorway Patrol. (PG) 7.00 Coastwatch. (PG) 7.30 Heartbeat. (PG) 8.30 Movie: The Women. (2008) (PG) Meg Ryan, Eva Mendes, Annette Bening. After discovering her husband is cheating on her, a New Yorker takes matters into her own hands. 11.00 The Bill. (M)
6.00pm Kingswood Country. (PG) 6.30 Motorway Patrol. (PG) 7.00 Coastwatch. (PG) 7.30 How The Other Half Live. (PG) 8.30 Inspector Morse. (M) Morse and Lewis investigate the murder of a freelance journalist. 10.45 Pulling. Final. (MA15+) 12.00am The Bill. (M)
6.00pm Kingswood Country. (PG) 6.30 Motorway Patrol. (PG) 7.00 Coastwatch. (PG) 7.30 Doc Martin. Final. (PG) 8.30 Escape To The Country. 9.30 Escape To The Country. 10.45 Movie: Home For The Holidays. (1995) (M) Holly Hunter, Anne Bancroft.
6.00pm The Great Outdoors. 6.30 SeaChange. (PG) 7.30 Heartbeat. (PG) 8.30 Inspector Morse. (M) Inspector Morse investigates after the doctor of a brain-damaged woman is found murdered, immediately suspecting the girl’s father. 10.50 Movie: Hanover Street. (1979) (M)
6.30pm The Food Truck. (PG) 7.00 Country Calendar. (PG) 7.30 Ballykissangel. (PG) 8.30 Escape To The Country. 9.45 60 Minute Makeover. 10.45 Homes Under The Hammer. 12.00am Hale And Pace. (M) 12.30 Hale And Pace. (M)
6.00pm Crocodile Hunter Diaries. (PG) 6.30 Dealers. (PG) 7.30 Heartbeat. (PG) 8.30 Waking The Dead. Final. (M) Under pressure to discover the truth behind the murder of Joanna, DCI Boyd slips up and makes some possibly irreversible mistakes. 9.40 Movie: Cinderella Man. (2005) (M)
6.00pm Crocodile Hunter Diaries. (PG) 6.30 Dealers. (PG) 7.30 That’s My Boy. (PG) 8.00 Rising Damp. (PG) 8.30 Carry On Christmas. (1973) (PG) 9.30 Homes Under The Hammer. 10.45 Property Ladder. (PG) 11.45 House Doctor. 12.45am Dealers. (PG)
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6.00pm According To Jim. (PG) 6.30 My Name Is Earl. (PG) 7.00 How I Met Your Mother. (PG) 8.30 Hardcore Pawn. (M) 9.00 Hardcore Pawn. (M) 9.30 American Pickers. (PG) 10.30 American Pickers. (PG) 11.30 Rude Tube. (M) 12.00am 30 Rock. (PG)
6.00pm According To Jim. (PG) 6.30 My Name Is Earl. (PG) 7.00 How I Met Your Mother. (PG) 7.30 Swamp People. (PG) 8.30 Turtleman. (PG) 9.00 Mounted In Alaska. (PG) 9.30 Gator Boys. (PG) 10.30 Operation Repo. (M) 11.00 Bear Swamp Recovery. (M) 11.30 Jail. (M)
6.00pm Pimp My Ride. (PG) 6.30 My Name Is Earl. (PG) 7.00 How I Met Your Mother. (PG) 7.30 Movie: Cheaper By The Dozen 2. (2005) (G) Steve Martin, Eugene Levy, Bonnie Hunt. 9.30 Movie: Wild Things. (1998) (AV15+) Kevin Bacon, Matt Dillon, Neve Campbell. 11.45 Punk’d. (M)
6.30pm Mighty Structures: Ultimate Vegas Casino. 7.30 Big Australia: Atlas Iron. (PG) 8.30 Movie: I Am Bruce Lee. (2011) (M) Daniele Bolelli, Paul Bowman. The life of martial arts legend Bruce Lee, as seen through those who knew him. 10.30 Movie: Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story. (1993) (M)
6.00pm My Name Is Earl. (PG) 6.30 MythBusters: Exploding Toilet, Ice Bullet, Who Gets Wetter? (PG) 7.30 Outback Truckers. (PG) 8.30 Bomb Patrol: Afghanistan. (M) 9.30 Movie: Raw Deal. (1986) (M) 11.50 The Cape. (M)
6.00pm Pimp My Ride. (PG) 6.30 My Name Is Earl. (PG) 7.00 How I Met Your Mother. (PG) 7.30 Hollywood Treasure. (PG) 8.30 Pawn Stars. (PG) 9.00 Pawn Stars. (PG) 9.30 Cash Cowboys. (PG) 10.30 Wild Justice: California. (PG) 11.30 Banged Up Abroad. (M)
6.00pm Pimp My Ride. (PG) 6.30 My Name Is Earl. (PG) 7.00 How I Met Your Mother. (PG) 7.30 Family Guy. (PG) 8.00 American Dad! (PG) 8.30 Family Guy. (M) 9.00 Family Guy. (M) 9.30 Bizarre ER. (M) 10.30 American Dad! (M) 11.30 Sports Disasters. (M) 12.30am Parks And Recreation. (M)
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6.00pm Suburgatory. (PG) 6.30 2 Broke Girls. (PG) 7.00 The Middle. (PG) 7.30 Two & A Half Men. (PG) 8.00 Two & A Half Men. (PG) 8.30 Big Bang. (PG) 9.00 Big Bang. (PG) 9.30 Movie: Sin City. (2005) (AV15+) Bruce Willis, Benicio Del Toro, Jessica Alba, Powers Boothe.
6.00pm Big Bang. (PG) 6.30 One Direction: A Year In The Making. Follow the boys from band One Direction across the UK as they launch their debut single. 7.30 ARIA Awards: Red Carpet. (PG) 8.00 ARIA Awards. (PG) 10.30 Bad 25. 12.00am Eclipse. (PG) 12.30 Conan. (M)
6.00pm Movie: Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets. (2002) (PG) Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Kenneth Branagh, Jason Isaacs. 9.30 Movie: Adventureland. (2009) (M) Jesse Eisenberg, Kristen Stewart, Ryan Reynolds. 11.40 The Inbetweeners. (MA15+) 12.10am Conan. (M)
6.00pm Hamish And Andy’s Caravan Of Courage: Australia V New Zealand. (PG) 7.30 Movie: Win A Date With Tad Hamilton! (2004) (PG) Kate Bosworth, Josh Duhamel, Nathan Lane. 9.30 Movie: Spider-Man 3. (2007) (M) Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, James Franco, Topher Grace. 12.30am Conan. (M)
6.30pm Planet Dinosaur: Lost World. 7.30 Big Bang. (PG) 8.00 Big Bang. (PG) 8.30 Mike & Molly. (M) 9.00 Mike & Molly. (M) 9.30 Movie: Varsity Blues. (1999) (M) James Van Der Beek, Amy Smart, Jon Voight. 11.40 Chuck. (M) 12.30am Alcatraz. (AV15+)
6.00pm Suburgatory. (PG) 6.30 Suburgatory. (PG) 7.00 The Middle. (PG) 7.30 50 Years Of Bond Cars: A Top Gear Special. (PG) 9.00 Worst Case Scenario. (M) 9.30 Movie: The Art Of War. (2000) (AV15+) Wesley Snipes, Anne Archer, Donald Sutherland 12.00am Park Street. (M)
6.00pm Suburgatory. (PG) 6.30 Suburgatory. (PG) 7.00 The Middle. (PG) 7.30 Two & A Half Men. (PG) 8.30 Engaged And Underage. (M) 9.00 Engaged And Underage. (PG) 9.30 Movie: Epic Movie. (2007) (M) 11.30 Nikita. (AV15+) 12.30am Fringe. (M)
6.00pm Friends. (PG) 6.30 Friends. (PG) 7.00 Hot In Cleveland. (PG) 7.30 Customs. (PG) 8.00 Customs. (PG) 8.30 RPA. (PG) A newlywed is forced to deal with a painful lesion on her liver. 9.30 Cold Case. (M) 10.30 Cold Case. (M) 11.30 Law & Order. (M) 12.30am Friends. (PG)
6.00pm Friends. (PG) 6.30 Friends. (PG) 7.00 Hot In Cleveland. (PG) 7.30 Animal Hoarding. (PG) 8.30 Embarrassing Bodies. (M) The teams treat patients at the FIA World Rally Championship in Wales. 9.30 Super Nanny UK. (PG) 10.30 Hoarders. (PG) 11.30 Law & Order. (M) 12.30am Friends. (PG)
6.00pm Cricket. Third Test. Australia v South Africa. Day 1. Evening. From the WACA. 6.30 Friends. (PG) 7.00 Hot In Cleveland. (PG) 7.30 Elephants: The Long Walk Home. (PG) 8.30 Movie: Evil Angels. (1988) (M) Meryl Streep, Sam Neill, Charles Tingwell. 11.00 Law & Order. (M) 12.00am Friends. (PG)
6.00pm Cricket. Third Test. Australia v South Africa. Day 2. Evening. From the WACA. 6.30 Secret Dealers. (PG) 7.30 Antiques. 8.30 CSI: NY. (M) 9.30 CSI: Miami. (M) 10.30 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. (M) 11.25 Law & Order. (M) 12.20am Psychic. (PG)
6.00pm Cricket. Third Test. Australia v South Africa. Day 3. Evening. From the WACA. 6.30 Antiques. 7.30 Selling Houses Abroad. (PG) 8.30 Movie: Runaway Jury. (2003) (M) John Cusack. 11.10 Sensing Murder. (M) 12.10am Movie: One Million Years B.C. (1966) (PG)
6.00pm Cricket. Third Test. Australia v South Africa. Day 4. Evening. From the WACA. 6.30 Friends. (PG) 7.00 The Zoo. 7.30 Big Body Squad. (PG) 8.30 Super Nanny UK. (M) 9.30 Fat, Sick And Nearly Dead. (PG) 11.30 Hoarders. (PG) 12.30am Friends. (PG)
6.00pm Cricket. Third Test. Australia v South Africa. Day 5. Evening. From the WACA. 6.30 Friends. (PG) 7.00 The Zoo. 7.30 Baby Planet. (PG) 8.30 The Closer. (M) 9.30 Rizzoli & Isles. (M) 10.30 The Mentalist. (PG) 11.30 Memphis Beat. (M) 12.30am Friends. (PG)
6.00pm M*A*S*H. (PG) 6.30 Get Smart. (PG) 7.00 Cops. (PG) 7.30 Coal. (PG) 8.30 Burn Notice. (M) A recently burned spy, seeks Michael’s help to escape a drug trafficker out for revenge. 9.30 Movie: Nacho Libre. (2006) (PG) Jack Black, Ana de la Reguera, Héctor Jiménez. 11.25 Prison Break. (M)
6.00pm M*A*S*H. (PG) 6.30 Get Smart. (PG) 7.00 Cops. (PG) 7.30 Extreme Fishing. (PG) 8.30 Hell’s Kitchen USA. (M) The winning team will earn a trip to Las Vegas. 9.30 House Of Lies. (MA15+) 10.10 Brand X. (MA15+) 10.40 Movie: Bra Boys. (2007) (M) 12.40am Psych. (PG)
6.00pm M*A*S*H. (PG) 6.30 Get Smart. (PG) 7.00 Cops. (PG) 7.30 American Digger. (PG) 8.00 Flip Men. (PG) 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. (M) Detectives Benson and Stabler look into the murder of a respected derivatives trader. 9.30 NBL. Round 9. Wildcats v Kings. 11.30 Coal. (PG) 12.30am Fear Factor. (PG)
6.00pm Ultimate Rider. 6.30 Talkin’ ’Bout Your Generation. (PG) 7.30 M*A*S*H. (PG) 8.00 M*A*S*H. (PG) 8.30 Movie: The Rocker. (2008) (M) Rainn Wilson. 10.35 48 Hours: The Long Island Serial Killer. (M) 11.35 Trick My Truck. (PG) 12.05am Trick My Truck. (PG) 12.35 Ross Kemp: Back On The Frontline. (MA15+)
6.00pm Big Fish, Small Boats. 6.30 Trick My Truck. (PG) 7.00 Trick My Truck. (PG) 7.30 Extreme Fishing. (PG) 8.30 Movie: Flying High! (1980) (M) Robert Hays, Julie Hagerty, Lloyd Bridges, Leslie Nielsen. 10.25 48 Hours: Every Picture Tells A Story. (M) 11.25 Sport Science: Cheap Shots. (PG) 12.25am iFish.
6.00pm M*A*S*H. (PG) 6.30 Get Smart. (PG) 7.00 Cops. (PG) 7.30 Whose Line Is It Anyway? (PG) 8.30 Movie: Jingle All The Way. (1996) (PG) Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sinbad, Phil Hartman, Rita Wilson. 10.30 Ross Kemp: Back On The Frontline. (MA15+) 11.30 Whose Line Is It Anyway? (PG) 12.30 M*A*S*H. (PG)
6.00pm M*A*S*H. (PG) 6.30 Get Smart. (PG) 7.00 Cops. (PG) 7.30 Undercover Boss USA. (PG) 8.30 Cops: Adults Only. (M) 9.00 Cops: Adults Only. (M) 9.30 World Class. 10.30 Coal. (PG) 11.30 Better Off Ted. (M) 12.00am Fear Factor. (PG)
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6.00pm Simpsons. (PG) 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Raymond. (PG) 7.30 Simpsons. 8.00 Futurama. (PG) 8.30 Simpsons. (PG) Bart comes into possession of a key that opens every door in Springfield. 9.00 Futurama. (PG) 9.30 Futurama. (PG) 10.00 Cleveland Show. (M) 10.30 King Of The Hill. (PG) 11.30 Late Late Show. (PG)
6.00pm Simpsons. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Raymond. (PG) 7.30 Simpsons. 8.00 Simpsons. 8.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation. (PG) 9.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation. (PG) 11.30 Late Late Show. (PG) 12.30am Ent. Tonight. (PG)
6.00pm Simpsons. (PG) 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Raymond. (PG) 7.30 So You Think You Can Dance. (PG) 9.30 Fashion Star. (PG) The mentors are paired with the remaining up-andcoming fashion designers for their latest challenge. 10.30 New Zealand’s Next Top Model. (PG) 11.30 Late Late Show. (PG) 12.30am Ent. Tonight. (PG)
6.00pm Sabrina. (PG) 6.30 Becker. (PG) 7.00 Raymond. (PG) 7.30 Raymond. (PG) 8.00 Becker. (PG) 8.30 Star Trek: Voyager. (PG) Seven of Nine claims to have been assaulted by an alien arms dealer. 9.30 Star Trek: Voyager. (PG) 10.30 Star Trek: Voyager. (PG) 11.30 Hot 30. (PG)
6.00pm Sabrina. (PG) 6.30 Raymond. (PG) 7.00 Raymond. (PG) 7.30 Simpsons. 8.00 Futurama. 8.30 Futurama. 9.00 Cleveland Show. (M) 9.30 The Office. (PG) 10.00 The Office. (PG) 10.30 Frasier. (PG) 11.00 Frasier. (PG) 11.30 Raymond. (PG) 12.00am Raymond. (PG) 12.30 Sabrina. (PG)
6.00pm The Office. (PG) 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Raymond. (PG) 8.00 Raising Hope. (PG) 8.30 Supernatural. Sam and Dean take on a case involving the investigation into a string of cartoon-themed deaths with a new hunter, Castiel. 9.30 Movie: Mirrors 2. (2010) (AV15+) 11.30 Late Late Show. (PG) 12.30am Ent. Tonight. (PG)
6.00pm The Office. (PG) 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Raymond. (PG) 7.30 Raymond. (PG) 8.00 Excused. (PG) 8.30 Excused. (PG) Hosted by Iliza Shlesinger. 9.00 Snog, Marry, Avoid? (PG) 9.40 Geordie Shore. (MA15+) 10.40 Skins. New. (MA15+) 11.40 Late Late Show. (PG) 12.30am Ent. Tonight. (PG)
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6.00pm Globe Trekker. 6.30 Foodie Planet. (PG) 7.35 The Truth About Violence. (PG) 8.35 24 Hours In Emergency. (M) 9.30 Movie: Lovesickness. (2007) Luis Guzmán, Teresa Hernández. 11.05 Movie: 12:08 East Of Bucharest. (2006) (M) Mircea Andreescu.
6.00pm Globe Trekker. 6.30 Foodie Planet. (PG) 7.30 Money, Power And Wall Street. 8.30 56 Up. (PG) Part 1 of 3. 9.25 56 Up. 10.20 56 Up. 11.20 Movie: Take My Eyes. (2003) (AV15+) Laia Marull, Luis Tosar, Candela Peña.
6.00pm Globe Trekker. 6.30 Foodie Planet. 7.30 The Human Zoo: Science’s Dirty Secret. (PG) 8.30 The Tribe In The Picture. 9.30 Movie: Sword Of Desperation. (2010) (AV15+) 11.30 Movie: Overheard. (2009) (AV15+)
6.00pm At The Table With…. 6.30 One Man And His Campervan. 7.00 The Grape Escape. 7.30 God In America. (PG) 8.30 The Accursed Kings. (2005) (MA15+) Part 5 of 5. 10.25 Movie: Counter Investigation. (2007) (M) 11.55 Movie: 99 Francs. (2007) (AV15+)
6.10pm Skippers. Final. 6.40 Iron Chef. 7.30 Behind The Front Door. 8.00 Tomorrow’s Doctors. (PG) 8.35 Freud’s Naked Truths. (PG) 9.30 SOS. (M) 10.35 Movie: The Eel. (1996) (AV15+) Koji Yakusho, Misa Shimizu.
6.00pm Living Black. Final. 6.30 Foodie Planet. 7.35 Rex In Rome. (PG) 8.30 Inspector Rex. (M) A human heart is found in a drain. 9.30 The World Game. 10.30 Blitz Street. Final. (PG) 11.25 Movie: Gregoire Moulin Versus Humanity. (2001) (M)
6.00pm Globe Trekker. 6.30 Foodie Planet. 7.35 Lost Worlds. 8.30 As It Happened: Chronicle Of The Third Reich – 1942-1945. (PG) Part 4 of 4. 9.30 Movie: The Hedgehog. (2009) (M) 11.20 Movie: Mortadelo & Filemón: The Big Adventure. (2003) (M)
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Gardening Notes Out in Jindabyne Week 4: The scale of the problem
Have you ever noticed lumps on your plants that are accompanied by stickiness or, even worse, a black sooty coating? These lumps are soft scales, sap-sucking insect pests that siphon sugary sap from the plant. The scale insects use some of the excess sugar they extract from the plant to create a protective coating that also acts as a hiding place. To all outward appearances, they then look nothing like a living creature: more like a small lump of wax or plastic. Soft scales come in various shapes and colours. Some are called ‘wax’ scales because they appear to be fashioned from wax. Others have smooth, shiny outer coverings. Some scales are fluffy or cottony.
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The coverings are there for two reasons: firstly, to disguise the insect and, thereby, fool birds and other predators; secondly, to help protect the insects from the elements. Scales, like tortoises and snails, come complete with their own weatherproof houses. Unlike tortoises and snails, however, scales don’t move around. Once the scales reach maturity they stay in the one place on the plant, often on the midrib of the leaf.
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A plant puts a lot of energy into producing sugary sap to feed itself and, when much of the sap is stolen by a severe scale infestation, it’s very debilitating. Sooty mould can exacerbate the damage by reducing the plant’s ability to photosynthesise. Sooty mould, the grey-black fungus that forms on the plant, feeds on the excess sugar (called honeydew) that the scale pests exude as waste material. This honeydew is also the cause of the stickiness that so often accompanies scales.
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Top left: Jan Owens and Sue Jones were amongst the many helpers who came to plant the vegetables. Mitre 10 donated the watering system which will ensure healthy growth. Centre: Jindabyne’s community garden was up and growing on Saturday morning with Sandy Downing pushing her barrow as she supervised the working bee which followed the ceremonial tree planting by Mrs Neen Pendergast. The Snowy River Shire Council is administering the funds from a Department of Health and Ageing grant for the community-based project. Top right: The duo “Sibling Rivalry”, better known as Kayla and Maddie Gay, were busy busking at the Snowy Kids Playgroup Market Day to raise money for their new musical instruments.
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At the Snowy Kids Playgroup Market Day which attracted 28 stall holders on Saturday, was stall holder Jo Windeatt with tiny Nacho, Serena Frappell and Lani Allen.
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Organisers of the Sunday afternoon market day to raise money for Kidney Health Australia were Donna Robson and Carmel Mifsud discussing their route in the 2013 Kidney Kar Rally with Jenny Collins. The two women in Kar 1308 “Sister Act”, a VC Holden Commodore, will drive from Tamworth to Armidale via Bundaberg. To date, Carmel has participated in 7 rallies to date and Donna 5. The Perth to Bendigo rally last year and in which they participated, raised $22,000 for Kidney Kids.
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Rose scale is a commonly-occurring hard scale that increases its coverage over the years. Both round (female) and rod-shaped (male) white scales attack the stems of roses. TH Spray with oil in the summer and Yates Lime Sulfur in the winter when roses are leafless after pruning. Lime sulfur also does an effective job of controlling the white louse scale that infests citrus.
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CLAIRE’S CAROUSEL
A happy morning tea was Welcome, readers, to Claire’s Carousel where I invite you to enjoyed by all served by the explore some of the social events students. and community happenings in our NEWS FROM WERRI-NINA region. CONTACT CENTRE If you would like to tell me The Contact Centre will be of your special events or have closed from December 21 to community happenings coming Sunday, January 13. up, please phone me on 6452 Have you all seen the interesting 3137, mobile 0434352992 or mural on display at front of email spray5@optusnet.com.au Centre? It’s great to know the CONGRATULATIONS Centre received an Award for STUDENTS Participation in Arts and Culture Our students from Cooma in a Council area with less than You are Public School Year 5 and 6 are 20,000 population. to be congratulated on their invited to go along and see the presentation on the Country of Study for the CWA, Cooma East Timor” coordinated on behalf of the CWA Member Marilyn Watson .
trophy and Certificates in the CALLING MARKET LOVERS Centre. Bombala Markets will be held The Christmas Party will be held on December 1 with a variety of at the Royal Hotel on Wednesday stalls and lots of interesting food. December. 19. The cost is $15 Adaminaby Markets will be per head for lunch and must held at Snowy Scheme Museum be paid for in advance – to the on Satuday December 8. This is Centre please. Bring along a parcel marked male or female (or either) to the value of $5 to assist Santa Claus with his job!!! Men’s Group Trip off to Pumping Station for carp fishing and a fish and chips luncheon – all happening on Monday December 4.
Seven CWA members enjoyed an interesting power point presentation and stories from the students about this country. A cheque School was by the CWA and presented chocolates.
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an opportunity to buy Christmas gifts. Stalls open 9am close around 2pm. Everyone is invited. Captain Flats Markets also December 1, beginning at 10am and finishing 1pm.
Letters to Santa The Cooma Lions Club is again helping with delivery of letters to Santa from children in the local area. Letters to Santa should be posted as soon as possible in the special Santa posting box just inside the front door of Cooma Post Office. Name and address need to be included in the letter so that Santa can reply.
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Xavier Alan Bertossi Parents: Josh & Kelly Born: 31st October Weight: 3.2kg Length: 50cm Siblings: Big brother Felix Grandparents: Alan & Tina Manning, Gai & Les Berotssi
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Why? They prefer new investors as they are uneducated and can pull the wool over their eyes. Charging ridiculous fees for Mentoring and for facilitating the end to end service, along with making cuts of every service they refer. But where the real problem is, the uneducated investor is purchasing a poorly built property in an estate full of investor (very low owner occupied percentage) and in cities and locations that are not at the right time in the property cycle. All these factors will put you in a hole for years and slow down your financial gain and in many cases give you a negative experiences that costs you both money and belief of the property industry. For many this means they will sell at a loss and never invest again and therefore their financial independence may never be realised. I experienced this first hand 15 years ago, and lucly enough I did not commit to the investment, I may not of lost money on buying a poor investment but it did stop my belief in the industry which slowed me down in gaining financial freedom. As I did not invest for 10 years later. If I had invested when I wanted to and got the education I needed I would be much wealthier now.
This great house has had a facelift and is ready for new owners, close to town and schools with lovely rural views this would make a great investment or a first home.
Now on Friday I was at a property conference in Brisbane and there was some great people there to talk to who like Prosperity have ethical services and actually care about their clients. But most of the people I heard in conversation or I spoke to directly were straight up sharks who do not care one hoot about their clients. This was extremely upsetting on one hand but as a business point of view it really confirmed how unique our business is in this industry. As both my business partner and I and all our staff have a real passion to help everyday Australian’s create real wealth so you can retire when you are ready and you can live a comfortable lifestyle or a life of real freedom, this is based on what you really would like out of your life. All Australian’s need to take action to do something about their future, and I cannot urge you enough- do not buy any investment until you have the education and have done your due diligence. We pride our services at Prosperity on be blatantly honest, education, due diligence and would not recommend any property if we would not buy it ourselves. With no selling our builders /developers properties sell themselves.
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First homebuyers seek help: mortgage brokers vs. parents Majority of first time buyers refuse to pay for professional assistance First homebuyers are more likely to turn to a mortgage broker for home loan guidance than their parents, but are less likely to seek such help if they are required to pay for the service, according to the latest market research by Australia’s largest
Call me for a chat and if you would like a personal complimentary strategy session, you do need to take action for your financial future and the sooner you are educated the sooner you can get into the market and let time work for you. All services are obligation free peter@prosperitygroup.com.au or call 0430 096 823
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contact for home loan assistance. This compared to one fifth (20%) of first homebuyers who said their parents were their main source of advice, 18% who plan to speak directly to a lender, 11% who sought help from online loan comparison websites and rounding out the top five, 7% were relying on the assistance of a financial planner. Local Mortgage Choice franchise owner/ mortgage broker, Donna Robson said, “It is great to see today’s first homebuyers value the guidance of a licensed mortgage broker. Parents are an excellent starting point for general advice about purchasing a property but with the mortgage market constantly changing, it is crucial that borrowers, particularly those who are less experienced, seek expert assistance to ensure they’re getting a loan suited to their needs.”
“Well informed borrowers who utilise every resource available to help them thoroughly research the property and mortgage markets are more likely to step into the property market sooner.” That is, assuming the resource doesn’t come at a cost. Having won the popularity vote for being the favourite source of home loan assistance, mortgage brokers were also looked upon very favourably when respondents were asked if they would actually use their services. 55% of first homebuyers said ‘maybe’ and 32% said ‘yes’, they would use a mortgage broker to help them finance their first home purchase. However, more than half (51%) of these people would not be prepared to do so if they were charged a fee by the mortgage broker. “While debate continues to heat-up in the mortgage broking
industry about the prospect of customers paying a fee for their mortgage broker’s service, Mortgage Choice’s latest research continues to support my decision to not charge homebuyers for my role in helping them to find the right home loan for their needs,” said Donna. “Based on Mortgage Choice’s consumer research, conversations with my fellow brokers and the condition of today’s housing finance market, I would like to reassure my customers I’m not taking any action on the fee for service front. My focus is on campaigning for improved consumer awareness of the value and benefits offered by a professional mortgage broker.” Visit Donna Robson’s website at www. mortgagechoice.com. au/donna.robson call 6456-2627.
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National Ovine Johne’s Disease forum Sheep firm to dearer By a motion passed at last week’s National OJD Forum in Sydney a committee of eight representatives has been appointed to progress recommendations and the three further motions resolved at that forum. Convened by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI), the forum was attended by a broad representation of the sheep industry including representatives from the Sheepmeat Council, WoolProducers Australia, NSW Farmers, Victorian Farmers Federation, Animal Health Australia, Government and private veterinarians and stock agents as well as a large number of sheep producers. Two dozen speakers participated in the forum covering the history of OJD management, current research directions and priorities, and the efficacy of the Gudair vaccine. After Wool Producers and the Sheepmeat Council presented the proposed new OJD program, presentations followed on the practicalities of implementation for sheep trading and implications for the supply chain, stud sheep breeders and the commercial sheep industry. The meeting rejected the proposed new program on the grounds that it is not providing incentive for vaccination; OJD spreads despite good biosecurity; and specific guidelines for protected areas such as testing and auditing requirements are still not defined and are likely to be onerous. The majority present also believe that the program’s reliance on abattoir surveillance will lead to false complacency. Further discussion about the way forward then took place after AWI representatives had left
the forum and the following four motions were carried; “That the National OJD Forum calls for the current National OJD program to be retained and that the proposed New National OJD program be rejected”. (Moved by Kate Spry, NSW sheep producer. Carried 47:7) “That the new proposed OJD program be shelved indefinitely and while the current status quo is in place the industry move towards deregulation of OJD management as per the West Australian model.” (Moved by Jim McDonald, NSW veterinarian. Carried 49:6) This motion was further clarified by Tony Gooch, a wool producer from Western Australia as a system supporting individual producer responsibility. In this model there are still management tools but no regulatory imposition. “A resolution to communicate the motions to Federal and State Agriculture ministers, State farming organisations, Sheepmeats Council and WoolProducers Australia.” (Moved by Susan Ainge, NSW Women in Agriculture. Carried unanimously) “That a committee of eight people be formed to progress the recommendations and the motions from the meeting.” (Moved by Ross Wells, stud Merino breeder, NSW. Carried 47:2) Elected to that committee were Frank Tobin, Victoria (chairman); Adrian Vietch, WA; Drew Chapman, NSW; Graham Gilmore, NSW; David Rendell, Victoria; Kate Spry, NSW; Richard Halliday, SA; Tom Ashby, SA; and Ross Wells, NSW.
Ovine brucellosis warning Recent positive tests, and ongoing concerns that the disease is spreading throughout NSW, has prompted the Livestock Health and Pest Authorities (LHPA) to encourage all sheep producers to test their rams for ovine brucellosis. Ovine brucellosis is a venereal disease caused by the bacteria Brucella ovis. It causes lumps and scars in the ram’s testicle which can block the flow of sperm. According to Senior District Vet Dan Salmon, many producers are unaware of twhe disease and the problems it can cause – reduced fertility or infertility, lower lambing percentages, longer joining and lambing intervals and consequent economic losses. “In the late 1990s, testing of all rams in the former Riverina RLPB district (Moulamein and Deniliquin) revealed that ovine brucellosis was present in one third of ram flocks,” he said. “There is no effective treatment for brucellosis and all producers are at risk. Infected rams spread the disease during joining through the ewe or off-season through sodomy. “Prevention is the key with this disease. Producers should only buy rams from an Ovine Brucellosis Accredited Stud and also regularly check rams.”
Producers can easily check their own rams by feeling for abnormal lumps in the rams’ testicles. “This should be done twice a year, well in advance of joining and recently after the last joining. This will allow enough time for re-tests if they are needed,” Dr Salmon said. “Any lumps or bumps should be further investigated – this involves contacting your vet who will organise blood testing. Your vet will also discuss the options available. “If you are unsure about the rams you have purchased, keep them separate from your home rams until you have them blood tested. “Also remember that rams often move freely across or through boundary fences, potentially picking up diseases and bringing them back to your property.” Producers wishing to establish a group to combat ovine brucellosis should contact their local LHPA for assistance. Further information on ovine brucellosis, including the list of ovine brucellosis accredited flocks, is available at www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/ agriculture/livestock/sheep/health/ovinebrucellosis-scheme
No mandatory electronic tags NSW Farmers’ Association joined with livestock agents and peak industry bodies today to oppose the introduction of mandatory electronic identification tags for sheep and goats. The move follows the release of a statement by the Standing Council on Primary Industries (SCoPI) suggesting implementation of this scheme is possible but would require substantial investment of resources and funding from government and producers. The Australian Livestock & Property Agents Association (ALPA), Rural Marketing Agents
(RMA), The Australian Livestock Markets Association (ALMA), WoolProducers Australia, the Sheepmeat Council of Australia and the Goat Industry Council of Australia all fully support the current mob based approach to traceability. Chair of NSW Farmers’ Sheepmeat Committee James Jackson said Operation Tuckerbox, conducted by the NSW Department of Primary Industries, had clearly shown the current mob based National Livestock Identification Scheme (NLIS) for sheep and goats achieved excellent traceability standards.
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Paul Twyford, MLP, 7, lambs, Cooma Associated Agents yarded 3000 sheep and lambs at $42. the November 19 sale at Cooma Mutton sheep, wethers & saleyards. Lambs were mixed in quality, ewes McGufficke P’ship, E, 28 M/e, with only a few pens of new $48; season’s lambs yarded. Knockalong, MLP, 90, M/w, $46; There was reduced competition BJ & LK Tozer, MLP, 44, M/w, selling to a firm market. $45; A very good yarding of sheep BJ & LK Tozer, MLP, 31, M/e, with some top weaners. $44; Sheep were firm to $3 dearer J & D Collett, MLP, 5, M/e, $42; with strong support from both J Bridges, BC, 44, M/e, $4.80; meat processors and restockers. Fraser McDonald & Son, JM, 71, Quotations M/w $40; Fat Crossbred lambs J & M Kennedy, JM, 4, M/w, $40; Suckers J & K Rowe, Lmk, 47, M/e, $40; R & J Sands, MLP, 35, $70; NH & EM Curtis, E, 11, M/w, DC & S Stewart, MLP, 17, $68; $38; B & L Schofield, BC, 33, $58; D & S Litchfield, JM, 86, M/e, J O’Reilly, BC, 12, $55. $35; C & W Hinds, BC, 25, hoggets, Old lambs $40; J & D Collett, MLP, 9, $75; T & P Fletcher, E, 16, $70; Store sheep J & M Kennedy, JM, 8, $65; NH & EM Curtis, E, 31, $55; Jindalee P’ship, Lmk, 85, M/e 3 LW & MC Brooks, BC, 20, $43; & 4 yrs, Feb shn, $81; D Barker, Lmk, 23, 1st X ewes Store crossbred lambs B & L Schofields BC, 34 suckers, hgts, $71; $50; NH & EM Curtis, E, 22, 1st X ewe Jindalee P’ship, Lmk, 50, Jan shn 2011 drop, $58.50; suckers GC & PG Luton, MLP, 35, M/e 1st X ewes, $45; 1yo Adina bld, Aug shn, $55. Jindalee P’ship, Lmk, 79, sucker M/e, $45;
Weeds warning It is that time of year when St Johns Wort has begun flowering. When in flower the plant has a bright yellow flower, flowering in November to March, about 22mm across, with five petals. St Johns Wort is a poisonous weed that can cause photosensitization, illthrift, abortion and even death when eaten by livestock . Recently four Fireweed Plants were found within Snowy River Shire. Council believes that the weed is spreading from the Coast, where infestation is widespread. Please make sure that if you travel to/from the coast
you check your access roads and parking areas. This is not a weed we want in our Shire. If any positive infestations are discovered it is recommended notifying the Vegetation Management Office and hand pull the weed as they have a shallow root system, then bag and burn it inside an enclosed fireplace. For further information regarding weeds and or identification, contact Council’s Vegetation Management office in Berridale on (02) 6451 1180 or the Department of rimary Industries in Cooma on (02) 6452 341.
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WHS (OHS) Whitecard training in Cooma Wednesday 5th December 2012 Last course for 2012 Contact Suzanne on 0402 443 791 AGM Adaminaby Snowy Scheme Collection Association Saturday 2nd December at 2pm Snowy Scheme Museum Snowy Mountains Highway Adaminaby
SNOWY STROKE RECOVERY CLUB is holding their monthly "get together"on Thursday 6th December at 10.00 am in the WERRI NINA Center, 227 SHARP St. We invite anybody who has had a Stroke, their Carer or Family member to come along & have a cup of tea & meet others who’s lives have been affected by STROKE. It is a long difficult journey, we’re just trying to Noel Wortley make it a little easier. It’s really interesting Nopeoples Farewellstories, words were spoken hearing other it quite No time to say goodbye often answers a lot of questions. You were gone before we knew it 8 years Please Phone Now Bob on 0488have 587passed 611.
Cooma Senior Citizens Members Xmas Lunch will be held at The Cooma Ex-Services Club on 6th December at 12pm. There will be entertainment. Bookings essential please contact Irene 6452 3668 Dennis 6452 5288
Tourism Board Nominations Now Open Nominations are now open for positions on the Board of Tourism Snowy Mountains. Three skills-based Directorships are required to be filled by March 2013. Interested parties should send their expression of interest to Director Nominations, Tourism Snowy Mountains Inc, PO Box 663, Jindabyne NSW 2627. Applications close 31 December 2012 with interviews conducted in January.
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We still miss you IN MEMORIAM Love always, Nicole and Cori
Noel Wortley No Farewell words were spoken No time to say goodbye You were gone before we knew it Now 8 years have passed We still miss you Love always, Nicole and Cori
Noel Wortley 13/10/72 – 1/12/2004 To see your dimpled grin once more And hear your voice again Would make our world a better place Than it has been Sadly missed by everyone Sue, Ray, Wesley
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ANGEL Ruby Gertrude Passed away peacefully on Friday, November 23rd 2012 at Cooma Hospital, formerly of Commissioner St, Cooma. Aged 95 years. Dearly loved wife of Ronald (DEC). Mother and mother in-law to Kenneth and Pat, Rhonda and Ian, Wendy and Ed. Adored grandma to Danny, Prue and Dean. The relatives and friends of the late RUBY GERTRUDE ANGEL are invited to attend her funeral service to be held in the Saint Paul's Anglican Church, Cooma, on Friday November 30th 2012 commencing at 11am. At the conclusion of the service, the cortege will proceed to Cooma Lawn Cemetery. Allens Funerals Cooma Alan & Catherine Dodd Directors Family Owned & Operated FDA - 02 6452 2094
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Wednesday November 28, 2012
Under 12s victorious in junior rep cricket The last Sunday of junior rep cricket and Konica Cup the under 12’s have a victory while the Under 16’s and Konica Cup team both had a loss. The U12 boys took on Far South Coast at Nijong 2, which despite having been mown recently still presented a very slow outfield for the teams to battle with. Captain James Hayden won the toss and had no hesitation in electing to bat on what was brewing into a pretty warm day. Archie Allen and Lachie Jones opened the innings against some useful pace bowling from FSC, and when Lachie belted nine from the first over it appeared runs would flow freely. This was not the case, as Archie (2) and Lachie (11) were both sent packing soon after. They were replaced by Hayden and Russ Haylock, who put their heads down and set about making a platform for the rest of the innings. Runs proved hard to come by with the combination of tight bowling and the longish grass, so the partnership was only scoring at about one run per over for quite some time, but the bowlers couldn’t break through. The need to up the scoring rate saw the Cooma boys start swinging the willow, and eventually the partnership of 66 was broken, with Hayden making 26 and Russ Haylock 28. Overs were running short by this time, but the quality of the bowling meant Geach (4) and Inskip (7 n.o.) couldn’t push things along much either. James Cahill was next in and hit a quick 9, Toby Haylock got to face only one ball and put it away for four, leaving Monaro at 6 for 118 after 40 overs. The Far South Coast openers made their way to the crease with a target of about three runs an over in their sights, and showed some good placement and running between the wickets to get off to a confident start. Allen and Hayden opened the bowling for Monaro, and they worked hard for five or six overs before the first wicket was claimed by Archie. Next in was the danger man Ryan, and he showed his intent
by putting one over the rope for six very early on. A good catch by Lachie Inskip off Archie had him on his way before he had settled in, and the visitors were in trouble unless they could get a solid partnership going. Bowling changes needed to be made on a regular basis as the temp reached about 29 degrees, and the spinners joined the attack from the northern end. Russ Haylock snared two for 12 with his tempting leggies, Inskip couldn’t quite break through with his off-spinners. As the wickets started falling on a regular basis, Will Cahill took advantage of the pressure being applied from the other end, and put together a solid spell of eight overs with figures of 2-18. By now Monaro had broken the back of the FSC innings so fresh bowlers in the shape of Declan Gregory (2-7) and Remy Oldrey (1 for 1 off two balls) cleaned up the tail with the help of Archie who finished with 3 for 27 after his full spell of eight overs. The fielding was greatly improved this week, and Andreas Geach (2), Lachie Inskip and Russ Haylock all pocketed catches. FSC were dismissed for 88, handing the Monaro side a well-earned victory, their first in this year’s rep. series. The team should be really proud of their performance, as they were coming off a serious hiding the week before at the hands of Shoalhaven. For those who may not have had much of a chance to impress with either bat or ball, remember that it is a team game and there will be opportunities in the future to show what you’ve got. Keep practising hard, as there is a chance that Monaro will make the semi-finals. Well done!! Konica Cup Match Monaro V Queanbeyan Konica Cup Semi Final Monaro travelled to Queanbeyan to take on a quality Queanbeyan Blues outfit jam packed full of ex Canberra Comets players at the newly revamped Freebody Oval. Monaro won the toss and elected to bat under very warm conditions. Monaro got off to a cracking start
with Chris Khoury (20) and Tim Williams (29) getting to 30 off 4 overs before Khoury was bowled. Sam Williams (43) joined brother Tim at the crease and the brothers ran well between at the wickets and Tim feeling the effects of the warm conditions and a long week at schoolies on the Gold Coast found at times running with the ultra fit Sam some what of a challenge the pair put on 53 for the second wicket before Tim ran out of steam and was bowled trying to find the boundary. With eight over’s to go and the score on 85 with some big hitters still in the shed a massive total was on the cards. Adam Blacka fresh from Southern Zone duties joined Sam at the crease and the pair kept the scoreboard ticking against some very good line and length bowling. The pair started to really up the ante with five overs top go with Blacka hitting two big sixes and with the score on 124 with four overs to go Monaro stumbled and a loss of three wickets in the space of two overs put a holt to the run rate and the boundaries dried up in the final few overs with Monaro posting a very defendable 147. Monaro took the field ready to grab a grand final spot with a very good bowling attack ready to fire. A balanced start saw Monaro get an early wicket with Adam Blacka (4/27) clean bowling the opening bat with his third ball but at the other end Michael Frost (66) ACT Cricket all time leading run scorer was in intimidating from despatching the quick bowlers to the boundary and on a few occasions well over. Queanbeyan were rocking along at just under 10 an over at the end of the power play. Andrew O’Keeffe (1/23) and Adam Hayes (0/33) did well to slow down the run rate for a while however we couldn’t get a wicket with a couple of chances going down in the field and a couple of umpiring decisions going the way of the home team. With the Queanbeyan team doing it easy Adam Blacka was bought back into the attack and instantly
Fergus McCosker (2/44). Freebody (29) joined Redmond at the crease and the pair put on just over a hundred as Redmond continued to plunder the Cannons attack and a score of near 300 was on the cards until the Cannons put on the breaks with a few quick wickets. Redmond bought up his first ton in senior cricket with a punch through the covers as the small but vocal Berridale crowd applauded the young men on his fine effort. Redmond eventually dismissed for 124 from the bowling of Smith who should have had Redmond caught for only 1. Josh Mugridge 15 came in with 3 overs to go and played a late over cameo boosting the Berridale score to a very solid 7/252. Berridale took the field fairly confident in there score. Berridale got off to solid start with Parkyn getting the early wicket which bought M Crowley (10) and P Cohen (17) together at the crease the pair whilst solid were struggling with the growing run rate and Mugridge (2/13) was rewarded after some great line and length bowling dismissing Crowley, Mugridge then picked up another wicket with his very next ball the hattrick ball was a cracking inswinging yorker which Berridale V Cooma Cannons Bob Smith (25) managed to just Berridale won the toss and elected keep out. Smith played with some real to bat under warm conditions on a purpose hitting several boundaries slow outfield. The Cannons got off to a good until he was caught by a great catch start with K Fraser (1/38) and his from Josh Mugridge off the bowling unusual bowling action getting of young leggie Andy Bartell (5/17) an early wicket. The early wicket the fall of Smith sparked a rush bought the inform Laurence of wickets as the tail folded with Redmond (124) to the crease and little resistance against the pace with some good bowling from of Walters (2/24) and the spin and Bob Smith (2/39) the two opening flight of Bartell. The match finished in amazing bowlers were getting the batsman to play the odd rash shot but the circumstances as Andy Bartell Cooma cannon fielders were not finished off the tail in three supporting their bowlers and several consecutive balls the first ball was a chances were missed which proved stumping then a caught and bowled and Hearn took an easy catch at to be very costly. With the inital letoffs Redmond first slip to give Bartell a hattrick took to the bowling lineup and in his first year of senior cricket. pointsA Bartell punished anything full or wayward. 3 pointsL Redmond Redmond and Hearn (33) were 2 scoring at a good click until Hearn 1 point- J Mugridge. was dismissed from the spin of
got the reward getting out Frost to a great skied catch to Jake Riley and then he had the lucky S Mann (38) (who was given not out on zero from a rather dubious run out decision) trapped in front with the score on 4/132 with 4 overs to go. Cool heads prevailed from the Queanbeyan team as they picked off the runs at the start of the 19th over. A sad end for the Monaro senior rep team and Andrew O’Keeffe who announced his retirement from rep cricket- The foundation is set with a good mix of youth and rep match hardened experienced players who will be ready for next season to go that one step further. Local matches In the matches on the Monaro on Saturday Berridale 7/252 defeating Cooma Cannons all out for 70, Jindabyne 2/121 defeated Coffeys all out 120 and Cooma Cats 9/198 defeating Alpine all out 164. Current table isBerridale Whitetales43 Jindabyne Tigers43 Cooma Cats43 Alpine31 Coffeys31 Cooma Cannons-13
Hurdles highlight of the night With 41 Athletes trying the Hurdles for the first time this season and over half of these were first timers at this event. Determined to clear all the hurdles on their way to the finishing line and keep low profile over the Hurdles there were some pretty good times achieved. In the U/6’s Damien Kennedy, Wyatt Hurford and Nevaeh Assanaski all stopped the clock within a couple of seconds of the Record as they cruise over the Practice Hurdles. We look forward to seeing them race over the real hurdles later in the season. U/7’s Athletes have progress to the proper Hurdles (at 45 cms height) and moved like gazelles over these obstacles with outstanding times recorded most athletes. Gus Brabham went within 1.5 second of the U/7 Boys Record at his first ever run over hurdles in 14.79 sec. Molly Norris was the best of the Girls with 17.59 sec. The U/8’s also running over the 45 cms height hurdle produced the highest average of the all age group on the night with 85.55% or the their Records. Kristain
Zusak tops the boys with 90% with a time of 13.59 seconds and Clara Thornton was best of the Girls with 88% stopping the Electric Gates at 14.02 sec. While the U/9’s Athletes also produce some outstanding performances, with Jessica Norris and Lucy Thornton within a second of Girls record when both produced a flawless display of Hurdling and recorded the same time of 12.87 sec for their effort. Reuben Hooper (12.57s) and Colby McDonald (12.56s), both within a fraction of a second of each other’s time, as they also gave an awesome display of Hurdling over this 60 metres. In the first heat of the U/10 boys Philip Web and Troy Rees fought out a tight struggle over the 60m with Philip just able hold off Troy over the last hurdle to break the tape at 13.87 sec with Troy stopping the clock at 14.00 sec, half a metre behind him. The second heat was match race between Hugo Steiner and Jordan Davis. Hugo is the faster of the two in any of the Straight sprints, but come to hurdles Jordan has the better hurdling skills. Hugo unable to put his sprinting prowess into action as
there is only 7m between hurdles flights. Jordan was able to gain the advantage after the first hurdle and increase his lead with every hurdle. Hugo picked up a bit of time from the last hurdle to finish line. Jordan retain his lead as he crossed the finish line in 12.37 sec just ahead of Hugo by 2.7m. Hugo’s time was 12.96 sec. Breanna Rankin was the best of the girls with 13.92 sec. Brianna’s time will fall as the season progress as this was her first run over the hurdles this season. U/11 Girls was a close affair with four girls within a second of each other. This week Emma Watkins greeted the judges in first place with 13.56 sec follow by Chelsea Lunt 14.23 sec, Julia Davis 3rd 14.56 sec and 4th Kanter Hampshire 14.66 sec. All of these girls are within 23 to 27% of the Record on their first run over 60 m Hurdles. The 11 Boys all clear run over the Hurdles, with Nicholas Zusak pushing hard to give the Record a shake as he came within 8/10 of second recording 11.96 sec, which translate to be just 4 metres behind the record performance. Will Cahill and Eddy Clarke both broke
the beam of the Timing gates at 13.22 sec with Johno Tame a short distance behind the other three in 15.92 sec. Three of the boys were their first ever run over the hurdles. Only three of the U/12’s stepped to the mark a with Alyssa Zusak the lone female runner recorded fine time of 13.52 sec at her first attempt over the 60m at a height 68 cms. Bailey Rogers backing up from running U/13 80m Hurdles (76 cms) (18.84 sec) to give Kat Hobbs some competition in the U/15 age group. Bailey produce great runs over both distances clocking 12.93 sec for the 60m. Clayton Miners trying the higher height of the Hurdles in the U/12 for the first time crossed the line in 16.68 sec. Our only U/15 Athlete this season is Kate Hobbs and moving from 80m to 90m hurdles looks promising when she severed the Timing Gates Beam in 18.62 sec after a minor mishap at the first flight of hurdles when her trail leg collided with it slowing her progress and slightly putting her stride Patten out of sequence, but still recovered to run 81% of the record time.
Sport
Wednesday November 28, 2012
Cooma Squash Club championships
Winner of A-Grade: Corey Bedingfield with runner-up Phil Ingram.
The squash championships for 2012 were played at the weekend in Cooma. There was a good rollup of competitors and onlookers ensuring a good social gettogether for the club. Results were as follows: A-GRADE MENS: Corey Bedingfield – Runner-up Phil Ingram A-GRADE PLATE: Luke McDonald B-GRADE MENS: Hayden Smith – runner-up Stuart Wood B-GRADE PLATE: Matthew Kent A-GRADE LADIES: Tara Pateman B-GRADE LADIES: Kailey Tonini – runner-up Kym Kleven B-GRADE PLATE: Irene Tozer Squash players are reminded that social squash is played on the following days: Monday 5 – 7 A & B grade Tuesday 5 – 6.45 B grade Thursday 5 – 6.45 A-Grade Friday 5 – 7 A & B grade Come along for a hit – it’s good for the mind and the body!
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Winner of B Grade: Hayden Smith with runner-up Stuart Wood.
Business house bowls Division 1 S.W.H.M.C 13 def Raine & Horne 9, L.design 13 def South East Tiles 10 , Cooma Plumbing 20 def Monaro Shire 3 ,Gas & Garden 9 def Buckenderra 8. Division 2 Telstra 14 def Birdsnest 2 11 , Birdsnest 1 12 def Summit Smash Repairs 5 , TGB Contractors 17 def Cooma Furnishing 5 ,Cooma Hospital 28 def Boyce 1 , Target 15 def Snowy Riders 4. Although the scores were not as close on Friday night most of the new teams acquitted themselves well and each week will see them improving as they get to adjust to the game, but all seem to be enjoying the evening immensely. Friday November 23: Division 1 The Sir William Hudson Nursing Home found South East tiles boys a bit tough to handle this week and went down 13-7 (more practice this week Deb). Monaro shire triumphed over Raine & Horne 14-9,LDesign showed their potential style up against Buckenderra Holiday Village 13-11. Cooma Plumbing out played Gas & Garden 185.
Division 2 Both Birdsnest teams met for a grudge match with team 1 just scraping in 4-3 ,well done girls it was played with great sportsman ship as most have never played before . Telstra showed they are in for a better comp this year against new comers Cooma Furnishing 22-7. Hospital dished out some force to win 17-8 against Summit Smash. Target also run out of luck this week against TGB Contractors 11-12 ,but were lucky enough to win the losers prize . Boyce accounted for Snowy Riders 26-5 ,maybe they are better out on the road than than in the office ,revenge is sweet next time around.Hoping to see you all Friday night ready for a 6pm start Draw for Round 4 Friday 30 Division 1 SWHMC v Monaro Shire Council.South East Tiles v Buckenderra Holiday Village, Raine & Horne v Gas & Garden,L.Design v Cooma Plumbing Supplies. Division 2 Birdsnest 2 v Cooma Furnishing , Birdsnest 1 v Hospital , Telstra v Target , Summit Smash Repairs v Snowy Riders , TGB Contracters v Boyce
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Wednesday November 28, 2012
Cooma Martial Arts Centre
Sensei Jim McDonald, with Nowell Paske-Utrush and Paul Griffiths.
Top: Paul Rees about to pass in the men’s division. Tyler Rees, getting an early start in the men’s competition.
Cooma Ladies Golf results On Saturday November 17 a small field played a nine-hole stableford. The winner, playing very consistent golf, was Gaye Wilson with a great score of 20 points. On Wednesday November 21 a slightly larger field of players took to the fairways in a nine-hole stableford. The weather was kind to the players,neither too hot nor too cold.
The winner on a countback from two others was Lyn Last with 16 points R/up was Maureen Fletcher 16 points and the first ball went to Gillian Petersohn 16 points, the second ball went to Clare Nowland 14 points and the last ball to Pat Davis with 13 points. Congratulations to all the winners. Commiserations to all the losers. Until next week TTFN
Round 7 of the Cooma Netball Association Night Comp was played on Monday evening. Court 1 Saw a fast paced game between Hair Reflections and Team 5, Hair Reflections winning 20 to 17 Court 2 had the experience of Shell Shampas up against Boyce Bandits. Shell Shampas winning 34
to 10. Court 3 Saw the two younger teams of the comp against each other. With Purple Pops winning against 13’s Rep’s 27 to 7 Ladder: 1st- Shell Shampas 2nd- Hair Reflection 3rd- Team 5
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to enter all their tournaments and Camps. “As E.T. said we are not alone, things are really happening for us here,” Jim said. The ACT joining us is great for the further development of Karate, but to add a local flavour I now have been approached by two different people, one to start up Gymnastics, the other to start Tai Chi. Let me start with the gymnastics first, a student of mine, or should I say entrepreneur named Nowell Paske-Utrush aged nine, explained that she had attended a gymnastics camp whilst in Sydney and on her arrival home she was so excited that she asked a few of her friends if they would like to form a club which they agreed to. She then, of her own volition designed a brochure with costs, dress code, and times and proceeded to hand them out at school, unbeknown to her mother. She forgot she needed a venue (oops), since we already have most of the equipment needed for Gymnastics her mother asked me if I would run a trial period over the Christmas break, which we have agreed to. This will combine exercises such as beam walking for balance, springboard and mini trampoline for co-ordination, hanging bar work for strength and many more fun games, more details will follow. Class times for Aussie Gym Fun Starting for a trial period on Monday December 3, for eight weeks Time: 3.45pm - 4.45pm
Cost: $85.00 inc. insurance Dress code: casual / shorts t-shirt. If enough interest shown this could become a permanent class, all ages welcome. Contact Kylie 0448 327 177 or Jim 0419 993 449 for further details Now on to Tai-Chi, just to put the icing on the cake Paul Griffiths who hails from Perth and has lived in Cooma for the past two years, has studied the Ancient art of TAI -CHI for nine years under Ging Mo Academy, he has decided to share his extensive knowledge with the people of Cooma. He will be holding an eight week introductory course over the x-mas period, if this is successful he will start classes on a monthly basis. Classes will start on Thursday 6th December Time: Tuesday’s & Thursday’s 5.30pm - 6.30pm The introductory class runs for 8 weeks Cost $100.00 Contact Paul 0404 624 933 Any other Ideas for classes such as women only self defence/ fitness, or classes for the older generation are welcome and we would certainly cater to them if required. Also under consideration is classes of limited time for the younger kids i.e. kids and mothers participating. Please contact me on 0419 993 449 or email me on coomamartialartscentre@gmail. com.
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Sport
Wednesday November 28, 2012
District womens bowls
Last Wednesday, was the patrons shield at Adaminaby. Always a good day up there. And played in the true spirit of the game, with many close ends
The winning team on the day was the Cooma team of Dawn Russell, Helen Peuker, Leonie Snell, Dot Jackson, Lorraine West and Margarita Zasso.
Congratulations to the team and to all the players.
Above the winners, right, runners-up.
District pairs deciders continue District Mixed Pairs moved closer to completion on the weekend with matches at Nimmitabel and Cooma. Saturday morning marches in Cooma resulted as follows. D & K Jackson defeated C Meillon and G Venables, E & G Taylor defeated H Walker, and S Roncelli and O Jebbink and P Cannell defeated M Phillips and P Marsincano, C & H Peuker defeated M & G D’Amico. At Nimmitabel, A Madden and G Clarke defeated J & D McDonald, M Frezza and L Snell eventually won their match with B & E Corby but lost to L & W Lodge, D & D Turner defeated F Richards and C Batten, L McMahon and P Schroeder defeated G Caldwell and J Lumsden. In the afternoon matches for a place in the Semi-finals E & G Taylor defeated D & K Jackson, O Jebbink and P Cannell defeated C & H Peuker at Cooma whilst A Madden and G Clarke defeated L& W Lodge and L McMahon and P Schroeder defeated D & D Turner at Nimmitabel. The face up for the Semi-finals will be, E & G Taylor v O Jebbink and P Cannell, in one whilst the other will be A Madden and G Clarke v L McMahon and P Schroeder. These matches will be played at Nimmitabel next Saturday 1 with the final in the afternoon.
Sunday saw the Final of the Club’s Triples with Garry Taylor, Kin Weston and Mark Buckley opposed to Bob Lowe, Geoff Venables and Gordon Cox. Bob, Geoff and Gordon were in front 11/6 after eight ends despite dropping five shots on the fourth end. Garry, Kim and Mark then produced their best bowls to win 11 of the next 13 ends to run out convincing winners 21/15. Congratulations for winning the Triples Championship for this season. Last Wednesday, Nelson Wallace and Keith Goodwin faced up in a first round match in Major Singles. Nelson must have thought Santa had come early when he was in front 21/8 after 16 ends. At that point Keith started to find the range and by end 27 trailed 25/26 and the match was up for grabs. A six shot grab by Nelson over two ends put him into the next round 32/25, where he will meet the winner of John Schoon and Peter Caldwell. Of the five Singles set down for Sunday only two were played. Don Jarvis was the early leader against Peter Marsicano when he shot out to a 15/4 lead after 10 ends. A series of good scores by Peter brought him back into the game 16/17 and then anchor don on 22 for six ends and held on to narrowly win 31/29. Paul Cannell had too many guns for Allan Crowe in allowing
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him to score in only three ends in their match. In the remaining matches, Jason Thompson forfeited to Colin Peuker, Ron Gammon forfeited to Tony Gray and Mike Mannile forfeited to Jim Lumsden. Several singles matches are listed on the Notice Board, so check it out so you will know who and when you are due to play. Pairs matches are also listed and all the listed matches are due for play on 16th December. Play or forfeit. Two Social games on Sunday. Rulie Steinfort and Nelson Wallace played Colin Peuker and Brian Seears and the score was 15/14 to one of them. Unfortunately the card does not disclose who had a 10/0 lead, which deteriorated into a 13/14 deficit only to get back surplus 15/14 on the last end. It helps with some names or initials on the reverse side. Keith Goodwin and Jim Lumsden had an all the way battle with Tony Gray and Colin Whiting with the lead changing several times. Keith and Jim were eventual winners 18/14. Alimony. When two people make a mistake one of them continues to pay.
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Kevin ‘Jacko’ Jackson rolls one up at Cooma Bowling Club.
Six-a-side draw – round 6 The 4:15pm games in the under 12 division will be played between Goshawks and Combo. The referee for this game is James Cohen. The other game to be played at this time will be between Turbo Snails and Aussies. Brock Simpson will referee this game. At 5pm in the under 15’s division, Saint North Monaro will verse the Tough Cookies, refereed by Matthew Ventura. Tim Tams are to play Night Fury and the referee is Alex Bridgeman. Unknown will play Critical. The Vipers are to verse the Derps, this will be refereed by Heather Elliot. A-Team will play Megasnap, and Bleached Adalias will verse Mrs Browns Boys. At 6pm in the Women’s division, Pags Pelicans will play Robot Attack, this is to be refereed by John Harding. High Country will verse Rhythm the referee is Brock Simpson. Grasshoppers will play Runatus Austin Riley is the referee for this game. Soccer Mums is to verse Heathers hooters, refereed by James Cohen. Benders will verse Just for kicks which will be refereed by Alex Bridgeman. At the same time in the Men’s division, Zong Su-Li verse Gunners Incarnate. The referee is Serdan Birkan. In the Masters division the
games involves Vikings versing Rhythm refereed by Damian Knight, and Maradonas playing Battlers and this game is to be refereed by Harry Cohen. At 6:45pm in the mixed division, Last Minute will verse Outer Milan and the referee is Gary Bruce. Josh Ryan’s will play Wii Not Fit, refereed by Neil Bowman. Incredibles are to play the Vegetables refereed Gareth Edwards. Young Bloods will verse Hair Reflections and Brett Simpson is the referee. The Legal Eagles will verse Blood Sweat and Beers this will be refereed by David Elliot. Bowl Bags play Gangnam Style refereed by Harry Nichols. Cooma matata will play Great whites and the referee is James Cohen. Aesthetics Crew is to verse Dirty Gringos refereed by Austin Riley. At 7:30 in the Men’s division, Hurricanes verse Los amigo. Bayer Neverlusen play Louisiana Hotdogs, the referee is Emma Gerrand. Cooma Cats Verse Rebellious, the referee is Jock Woodhouse. Sierra Whiskey verse Cupid Stunts. The byes for week 7: Under 12’s = Goshawks Under 15’s = Mrs Browns Boys Women’s = Benders Masters = Maradonnas Mixed=Bowl Bags Men’s = Zong Su-Li.
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Sport
Wednesday November 28, 2012
Hot weather, hot golf
Cooma Swim club news
Once again golf over the last week has seen strong scoring with golfers requiring around 40 points to be in the running for prizes. A grade winners on Saturday were Col Langdon with a fine 41 points winning on a countback from Mark Roberts also with 41 points. In B grade John Gargett found some form to win with 40 points from Joshua Miller with 39 points (1 putt in it) and in C grade Doug Snowdon had a great 40 points to edge out Steve Edgenton with 38 points. Ball winners went to 37 points with four players all on 37. The nearest the pin prizes were taken out by Peter Higgins on the ninth and Mark Roberts on the 17th. Longest drives went to Phil Patricks in A grade, Andrew O’Keeffe in B grade and Stephen Edgenton in C grade. Of note also was a fine eagle by Bruce Burton on the 16th as well. On Sunday Roy Hankinson won the day with a fine 39 points from Gino Cerro and Lindsay Blewitt with 37 points. Ball winners went to 31 points with Steve Young just getting home. Bruce Burton won nearest the pin on the 17th.
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On Wednesday the men’s single stableford saw some good scores with 31 players enjoying ideal conditions. Col Langdon continued his recent great form (35 points) to win A grade. In B grade Charlie Beaumont scored 40 points (round of the day) and in C grade Geoff Bohringer came home with 36 points to take out the club voucher. Ball winners went to 33 points. Unfortunately nearest the pins were not at hand at the time of writing. Next week sees single stablefords the order of the day on all the three competition days – Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday with the Wednesday afternoon daylight saving competition and the Phoenix Social nine holes on Friday afternoon. Junior golf is on Thursday afternoon from 4pm onwards and for all juniors there is a gala golf day on the December 7. With visiting pros and Jack Newton golf coaches on hand this should be a great teaching day for both primary and secondary kids.
Cooma Rifle Club Last Saturday was hot and windy with seven members attending, but only five shooting. The big event was Noel Barret’s 80th birthday, but unfortunately it was accompanied by the announcement that he was retiring from shooting due to health problems. The event as also a heat of the club championship and Gregory Shield competition deferred from the previous week. The wind was a variable northerly which proved to be a major difficulty on the new
small targets. The scores were: Damian Doyle 49-4 and 49-5 total 98-9; Wayne Rolfe 35-0 and 41-0 total 76-0; Jeremy Lapham 41-0 and 35-0 total 76-0; Brian Bradley 38–0 =and 28-0 total 66-0.Noel Barrett shot a single stage of 39-0. Nast week Damian Doyle attended the NSW Queen’s prize competition in Sydney, but found the wind too tricky, and only won a bronze medal at one range. Next time maybe. Next week shooting will be from 500 yards.
Cooma Club members will put something back in to the Community when they hit the water at 10am on Saturday and swim through to 10am Sunday to raise money towards replacing the outdated starting blocks at the pool which are slippery and dangerous. They will be joined by members of the public who are offering their support Swimmers pay $15 to take part and may swim in a team or individually . Teams require a swimmer in the pool at all times during the 24 hours. A special 12-hour swim will be held for Primary school children wishing to be a part of the effort. This will be run from 10am until 7pm Saturday and 7am until 10 am Sunday and the cost will be $10 Swimmers wishing to be in the 12 hour swim need to leave their names at the pool by Friday and must be signed in by a parent when they arrive at the pool to swim See Betty Longhurst on arrival The youngsters will be divided into teams and also must have at least one swimmer in the pool at all times. Swimmers will also be looking for sponsorships for their efforts. All swimmers will receive a free breakfast at 10am Sunday and prizes will be awarded for most sponsorship most laps and spot prizes The pool will be opened to the public during regular hours. Time Trial Results Week 6 Freestyle C Grade Progression Jack Kleven; Most Improved Jack Kleven (3 secs);
Improvers Adele Lunt. B Grade Progression Kadee Laird; Most Improved Jackson Walsh (7 secs); Improvers Kadee Laird; Brenna Clayton; Rhys Sopniewski; Ethan Hunt; Laura Hobbs; Darcy Barnes; Taylah Maurier; Anna Brayshaw; Hudson Laird; Colin Kingston and Spencer WalkerBroose A Grade/Premier Most Improved Chloe Trevanion (3secs); Improvers Zac Saddler; Ben Trotter; Charlie Allen. Butterfly C Grade Progressions Liam Davis, Amy Hobbs, Darcy Barnes, Taylah Maurier. Most Improved Amy Hobbs (4secs); Improvers Liam Davis Darcy Barnes Taylah Maurier and Spencer Walker-Broose. B Grade Progression Will Saddler; Most Improved Bentley WalkerBroose (7secs); Improver Ethan Hunt; A Grade/Premier Most Improved Jarrod Sopniewski (6 secs); Improver Daniel Hopkin. C Grade Breastroke Progression Jackson Walsh; Most Improved Jackson Walsh (4 secs); Improvers Spencer WalkerBroose and Jack Kleven; B Grade Progressions Kadee Laird and Chloe Trevanion; Most Improved Darcy Barnes (3 secs); Improvers Chloe Trevanion and Ethan Hunt. Most Improved Amber MartinSmith (6 secs); Improvers Will Saddler and Brenna Clayton. Several swimmers have swum progression times in Breastroke but have not been moved to the higher grade as they still need to improve their stroke especially their feet and starts.
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Martin Schoo Shield The Martin Schoo Basketball competition has been played between the schools for a number of years now and is held in memory of Martin Schoo who was a student at both St Patricks and Monaro High. Round 1 was held on Wednesday Novemeber 21 at the Cooma basketball stadium between the students in years 9 and 10 from Monaro High school and St
Patricks, the results are as follows: Year 9 : Girls Monaro High 70 Defeated St Patricks 4; Boys Monaro High 77 Defeated St Patricks 16; Year 10: Girls Monaro High 47 Defeated St Patricks 21; Boys Monaro High 39 Defeated St Patricks 37;
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Ian facing the challenge saddle buck jump on horses from the open professional rodeo stock. Ian comes from a riding family and his grandfather, Innes Williams owned and breed horses at his Stock Horse stud at Ingebyra. Following an introduction at the age of 30, to eventing by his uncle,Ian is now a regular participant at musters and he competed at the inaugural “Battle on the Bidgee” at Gundagai last October; the “Man From Snowy River Challenge” at Corryong in April; the Murrurundi “King of the Ranges” in May in addition to the local Jindabyne muster. Several successes have been achieved by Ian at the challenges including winning the bareback event at Jindabyne last year and twice winning the “best presented” at Cooryong in 2011 and 2012 which included gear, vet and skills test. Ian’s current competition horse is a grey, four-year-old Australian Stock Horse mare bred by Kirby Williams called Alpine Ash with whom he has spent more than 100 hours on her education. Not owning a property, he and his horses train cattle handling techniques on friends’ properties and he is always ready to help people who need assistance in moving stock. “Stockman Challenges are something I really enjoy” Ian said and it is just as well because in the lead up to the Snowy Mountains’ Muster at the end of the year, he will spend about 10 hours a week in the saddle over the coming six weeks in order to keep up the skills with competition getting stronger each year.
Ian Arnold and “Mountain Ash” at the “Battle of the Bidgee”. Photo by Jenny Solomon, www.jensol.net
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In the tradition of a mountain man, Ian Arnold is one of the new breed. He earns a livelihood by “shoeing vehicles” at Snowy River Tyrepower during the week and then cares for the shoes of his five horses at weekends. Ian’s passion for Australian Stock Horses has culminated in eventing at Stockman’s Challenges and Bush Carnivals. A Stockman’s Challenge consists of six preliminary events over two days, and the riders scoring the top 10 points compete in the finals. The events mirror the traditional skills of a stockman. These six preliminaries consist of: riding bareback over an obstacle course; cutting whipcrack targets with a stockwhip whilst riding at a canter; pack horse whereby the competitor must load and pack 10 items in a specified sequence including a swag, a tarpaulin, rabbit traps, then lead the horse whilst riding another horse and complete the activity by unpacking the horse in the specified sequence. The fourth preliminary event is horseshoeing. Next the stockman must display his skills at stock handling by cutting out cattle from the yard and then put them round on an obstacle course which is designed to display a stockman’s cattle handling ability. The sixth event is the crosscountry course consisting of 20jumps over approximately 2 ½ kilometres. The final and spectacular events include catching a brumby on horseback within three minutes and the stock