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Several local eateries have been rewarded for their service to customers. The TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence honours select accommodations, attractions, and restaurants that consistently demonstrate a commitment to hospitality excellence. To be eligible, a business must maintain an overall rating of four or higher (out of five), as reviewed by travellers on TripAdvisor. Additional criteria include the volume of reviews received within the last 12 months. Locally, at least 10 cafes and restaurants have been nominated by users of TripAdvisor. They include The Lott, Cooma, Miss

Heidi’s Teahouse, Cooma, Pha’s Thai Kitchen Cooma, Cooma Ex-Services Club, Roses Lebanese Restaurant Cooma, Rainbow Pines and Lakeside Resort, Anglers Reach, Lake Jindabyne Hotel and the Wild Brumby Distillery, Thredbo. Pictured clockwise from bottom left: try the new Ona Coffee at The Lott, Rainbow Pines awaits you, the happy crew at the Cooma Ex-Services Club, Lakeside Village e at Anglers Reach, Miss Heidi’s proprietor Wolfgang with his Certificate of Excellence.

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The latest exhibition in Thredbo Ski Museum Whilst the magnificence of the Snowy Mountains is something donation is always very welcome. For more information, you very special, like all spectacular places there is a dark side of will find it on the facebook site “Friends of Thredbo” or which we must all be aware. The dark side mostly www.thredboskimuseum.com. he shows itself through the unpredictable nature of the ns alpine area in the form of extreme weather conditions and the risks of freezing to death when lost. m The latest exhibition in the Thredbo Ski Museum e features “Search and Rescue”. Visitors to the Museum will have the opportunity to read aboutt d some of the successes by both the professional and volunteer searchers who risk life and limb in orderr n to save other people’s lives. They can reflect on the tragedies and the loss through misadventure or misfortune. Operated by the Thredbo Historical Society, the Museum is a place of fascination for people, many of whom had no idea that skiing took off in Australia at Kiandra in 1860 during a gold rush, and had one of the first ski clubs in the world (if not the first). For the seasoned skiers, it was a place of reliving memories and sharing them with friends. A new acquisition on display this year is pair of 3-metre long 1900 Amundsen skis. The skis and several other artefacts of significance were purchased in collaboration with the Perisher Historical Society and Mt Buller’s National Alpine Museum of Australia. These purchases will be sis so that rotated around the three museums on a bi-annual basis all can share Australia’s unique alpine history. Pictured: The latest Thredbo Ski Museum exhibition in Open from 1 pm to 5 pm daily Tuesday to Sunday during featuring Search and Rescue, was launched by the manager July and August, then each Saturday, and Sunday during of Thredbo Ski Patrol Dave Kuhn at Snowfall Cocktails on June September, the Ski Museum is centrally located on the lower 13. Dave has been undertaking search and rescue missions level of the Thredbo Alpines Hotel. It is easily accessible from whilst being a member of the professional group for 38 years. the Village Square. The picture shows Thredbo Historical Society Vice President There is no charge for admission however a gold coin Ed Denny, his wife Judy and Dave Kuhn.

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Police are urging revellers and sports enthusiasts to make a plan and stay safe as this year’s ski seasons gets into full swing ahead of the school holidays. The official snow season kicked off last month and will run until October, during which millions of holiday makers are expected to flock to the NSW snowfields. Southern Region Commander, Assistant Commissioner Gary Worboys, said the official launch of ‘Snowsafe’ this month involves additional police being deployed in the area to ensure a safe and enjoyable ski season for everyone involved. Snowsafe is a specialised policing strategy involving highly-trained Alpine Operators, General Duties police, Traffic and Highway Patrol Command, Licensing Police and other specialist commands throughout the season. Assistant Commissioner Worboys said police are urging people to plan ahead and make safety their top priority when travelling to and from the snowfields and hitting the slopes this season. “Every year, additional officers are deployed in the region, which allows police to maintain a high-visibility presence in the snow resorts and surrounding alpine areas,� Assistant Commissioner Worboys said. “Our officers are focused on road safety, alcoholrelated crime, anti-social behaviour and personal safety. “Licensing Police will be patrolling venues in and around the major resorts and we’re urging people to plan their night ahead of time and keep a look out for mates to ensure a safe and fun celebration. “Traffic and Highway Patrol officers will also be out in force patrolling highways and performing random drug and alcohol tests to ensure the safety of everyone travelling to and from the snowfields,� Assistant Commissioner Worboys said. Holiday makers are urged to plan their travel beforehand and stay alert by taking regular breaks to ensure they reach their destination safely. Monaro Local Area Commander, Detective

The Snowy Roads - new app The Snowy Roads App is Australia’s free alpine road safety driver’s aid. Be in the know while driving in the snow! The Snowy Roads app allows Australian drivers to find out if they need to carry snow chains while driving in Australia’s alpine regions. • Find out where and when you’ll need snow chains • Customise your trip and destination • Receive alpine alerts in NSW powered by Livetraffic.com. • Size up! Find out what size snow chains

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Superintendent Rod Smith, said drivers need to remember to drive to the road and weather conditions and not take unnecessary risks. “Drivers should fix snow chains to their tyres in slippery conditions within the designated bays, ensure everyone in your car is wearing their seat belts and don’t drink and drive,� Det Supt Smith said. “There can be high volumes of traffic travelling in and around the resort areas so drivers should also exercise patience and appropriate caution during those periods. “Our Lexus-sponsored Snowsafe vehicle will make a return this season, with officers out in the community to promote safe driver behaviour,� Det Supt Smith said. Police are also urging hikers visiting the region to ensure their personal safety by submitting a Trip Intention Form and hiring a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) before heading out into the national park. “Hikers can access a PLB by way of a refundable deposit from one of the National Parks and Wildlife Service centres located at numerous locations including Jindabyne as well as Perisher and Thredbo resorts,� Det Supt Smith said. “These simple safety measures can mean the difference between life and death if you become lost in the national park and need immediate assistance. “In addition, hikers need to check weather conditions in advance, wear appropriate clothing and take plenty of food and water,� Det Supt Smith said. Hikers can contact the Snowy Region Visitor Centre for more information or visit: http://www. environment.nsw.gov.au/AskEnvironmentLineApp/ question.aspx?qaId=AEL-262 For general snow safety tips when visiting alpine regions, as well as useful links you can access: http://snowsafe.org.au/ The ‘Snowsafe’ Lexus RX 450h SUV is a community engagement vehicle provided by Lexus Australia under a sponsorship agreement.

you’ll need, search by vehicle or simply add your tyre size. • Watch easy, step-by-step, video chain fitting tutorials. Videos are embedded in the app so you don’t require a data connection. • Pre-book snow chains for hire through our network of professional retail partners. • The Snowy Roads app helps drivers understand snow chains rules and requirements. See www.snowyroads.com.au information.

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Lucie, Jo, Dave and Charli Kuhn. Snowfall Cocktails organised by the Thredbo Historical Society on the Saturday following the Opening of the Ski Season is an opportunity for the locals to have a rare night out during the ski season. Thirty seven guests arrived to hear Manager of the Thredbo Ski Patrol, Dave Kuhn talk about his experiences over 38 years as a member of the patrol and the dedicated work of his team to ensure safety on the mountain.

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Following an assault of a police officer in the execution of his duty in Jindabyne, police have issued a zero tolerance warning to residents and visitors alike. Police wish to warn people visiting the alpine region that if they wish to drink then do so in moderation and adhere to directions given by staff at the venues when asked to leave. The Monaro Command Crime Manager Detective Inspector Box said “If people wish to drink alcohol at venues in the area then do so responsibly. If you are told to leave a hotel then just leave and don’t argue with hotel staff or police� “People who refuse to leave will be issued with an infringement notice for $550 which will make it an expensive night out just because you won’t listen. Don’t argue, just leave.� Detective Inspector Box also stressed that Police will not tolerate their officers being assaulted. He said “Just because you don’t get your own way is no excuse to fight police. If you assault police you will be charged and put before the Courts.� He also said “If you can’t handle your alcohol, then don’t drink.� Police advise that they will continue with their focus on alcohol related crime in the Jindabyne area. This includes patron behaviour at hotels and

also those that want to consume alcohol in and around the township prior to attending the licensed venues.

Get the bus The Jindabyne night bus has returned for another year. Two 21-seat buses will operate on Wednesday and Saturday nights to provide a safe and reliable way for people to get home from restaurants and bars in the Jindabyne snow village, while one bus will operate on Friday night. The buses have moved about 5,500 patrons during the three month snow season, which has contributed to a reduction in drink driving and pedestrian injuries as patrons have a Plan B to make it home safely. The night bus services will operate from Wednesday June 24 to Saturday September 5 between 9.45pm and 2.18am on Wednesday and Saturday nights. On Friday night, the service will operate between 9.45pm with the last bus at 1.58am. Patrons pay a $2 contribution to use the service, with the buses picking up and dropping off passengers at key bus stops and local venues. All buses have on-board security.

Cooma ED faces its busiest time of the year Residents and visitors to Cooma have been asked to carefully consider their need to visit the hospital’s Emergency Department in coming months. The Cooma District Hospital is heading into its busiest period of the year with the ski season approaching and the influx of tourists to the Monaro and snowfields. People with minor aliments are advised that seeking treatment from a GP or other medical personnel could be more convenient and quicker with the seasonal winter increase in injuries likely to be treated at the Hospital’s Emergency Department from now until October. The details of local Cooma GPs can be found in the telephone book or through the internet.

Cooma Hospital’s ED Nursing Unit Manager, Matthew Holobrodskyj, said people can be assured that the Hospital’s Emergency Department will never turn away seriously ill or life-threatening emergencies. “However if the ‘emergency demand’ increases suddenly, or there are many booked admissions into hospital on any day, patients with minor aliments may experience delays in being treated in the Emergency Department,� said Matthew. “The first person you’ll see in ED is the Triage Nurse who will decide the urgency of your condition. If your condition is very urgent you will be seen sooner by a doctor than if your condition is less serious. Very ill patients will always be seen as soon as possible,� said Matthew.

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FREE CLUB NIGHT AT THE STATION THIS WINTER! Snowtunes and The Station launch Wicked Wednesdayz kicking it off on Wednesday the 15th with DJ’s KLP (JJJ Houseparty), Northie, Seiren and Jake Mexon. Operating under the moniker KLP, Sydney based artist Kristy Lee Peters is quickly gaining notoriety as a producer, songwriter, vocalist, DJ and radio host, amassing much deserved attention ahead of her sophomore EP release and live tour. With an acclaimed list of festivals under her belt this year including SXSW, Splendour in the Grass, Field Day, BIGSOUND and Falls Festival, it’s no surprise that she’s been tagged as one of the 10 Local Producers to Watch in 2014 by inthemix, is a credible addition to the 2014 EMC Spotlight as well as being a consistent taste-maker on triple j’s House Party each Saturday night. KLP is as prolific as she is talented and this is evident in her numerous local and international collaborations, which topped Hype Machine at #1 as well claiming the #1 position in Japan’s Electronic Chart. Working with industry talents s u c h as Zimmer, Crayon, Satin Jackets and What So Not is just one facet of KLP’s ever-expanding creative

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Held in the highest esteem by his peers and the masses, Ember is without question one of Australia’s most in demand genre hopping beatsmiths. Crossing the country on a weekly basis, leaving jaws dropped upon sweat drenched dance floors; this star student of the Sydney club scene has definitely earned his stripes. Sharing stages with the worlds dance music elite, he has held his own at Stereosonic, Field Day, Splendour In The Grass, Shore Thing, Big Day Out, Parklife and Future Music Festival amongst other iconic party spots. Warming the faders and ransacking riders with everyone from Snoop Dogg to Skrillex, Duck Sauce to Diplo, building a resume along the way that any mother would be more than proud of. Keeping his ear to the ground and head out of the clouds, Ember has been asked on board national tours with Ministry Of Sound three times in the past two years, recently mixing the renowned Annual for 2015, after touring the country with Joel Fletcher for Clubbers Guide to 2014, and Chardy for Electro House Sessions 6. His first official release, Blur, hit #1 on the Australian ARIA Club Chart, with Triple J premiers from Peking Duk and mixes from Go Freek, Spenda C, Jay Karama and Combo gaining support from dance aficionados the world over.

prowess. Having recently released her hook laden seductive slow jam, Medicine, through EMI Music Australia, KLP continues to prove herself as one of Australia’s most exciting industry talents. Incorporating her trademark layered vocals with a melange of house, RnB and pop, she continues to show her aptitude for pushing the boundaries. With new material including collaborations with Just a Gent and Slumberjack, as well as an EP on the horizon, get ready to dust off your dancing shoes with the unveiling of KLP’s energetic live show. KLP will be playing at Wicked Wednesdayz launching a free Club Night at the Station with no cover charge every Wednesday night from the 15th July. With a massive sound system, full lighting show and LED back drop the beats will be pumping till late. Free busses will be supplied and $5 Carlton Dry Schooners all night!

True to his groundwork in ass droppin-party tunes, the young man has been hitting home of late, voted as o n e of Australia’s Top 50 DJs 7 years in a row by Inthemix and listed as one of DJ City’s Australian producers to watch in 2014. Hell bent on throwing down wherever there’s a spot to get down, Ember continues to turn heads and taste make with his booty-bouncing sets. Bridging the gap between his own brands of busted up tech funk and main room ghetto bangers; the future’s looking strong for this young party maestro.

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Keep your Little Outlaw nice and warm this winter Little Outlaws children’s clothing store has moved to a new location in Jindabyne’s Town Centre. Although the space is smaller, the new shop is cosy and charming and has fantastic little goodies hiding in every nook and cranny. Owner Kate Ogilvie is a wealth of experience when it comes to quality products for children. Having owned Little Outlaws for 18 years, Kate loves her job. “One of the best parts is actually just getting to muck around with the kids when they come into the shop,� she says, “I really enjoy children, and I’m more than happy to get down on the floor and entertain them while Mum and Dad have a browse around the store.� Kate says that in her experience, it can be quite hard to find good quality winter clothing for children. “Some who are first time visitors to the area can underestimate just how cold it can get, so I make sure to have lots of lovely

woollen clothes to rug them up in.� Not only does Little Outlaws have excellent quality clothing and shoes, Kate also has a great variety of toys available. Always on the lookout for new products, Kate loves to get in toys that are made from all different textiles. “I guess I’m a bit old fashioned in that I will always choose something educational over something that isn’t,� she says, “I also really like toys that are good quality and are actually made to last.� Kate also has fun craft supplies, ski wear, n nursery items, books, school wear and m maternity stuff in store. So this winter, come o down to the new Little Outlaws in the Town on C Centre at Jindabyne for everything your kids n need this winter. Check out the Facebook page for more in information.

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The gorgeous view of Lake Jindabyne is just one of the many reasons to check out the Jindabyne Bowling Club this winter

Come to the Jindabyne Bowling Club to have a bowl on the highest green in Australia.

Jindabyne Bowling Club is the place to be this winter. Not only does it have the highest bowling green in Australia, it also has the tastiest chicken wings around. Monday footy nights have become known as ‘Wings Night’ at the Club and over 65,000 were consumed last winter. That’s a huge 4.05 tonnes of wings or 250kg per week! With a brand new 150-inch projector screen now up for the Monday footy nights, owner Brett Gay is hoping to smash that record out of the park this year. Brett has run the Jindabyne Bowling Club for four and half years now. He and his wife met on the slopes of the Snowy Mountains in the mid 90s and have worked all along the south coast running pubs and clubs together. When they heard that the Jindabyne Bowling Club was up for grabs, they were happy to come back to the place they had met to create a life with their two children, who are very talented musicians. This year, the Club is having two point score

competitions running all season. Points are up for grabs on the Tuesday Nitro Poker Night and on Thursday’s Trivia Night. With points awarded just for showing up, you don’t even need to be a trivia or poker expert to be a winner. For each point you earn over the winter, you get an entry in the draw to win a $500 tab in Trivia, including food and drink – perfect to use for your end of season party. On the Tuesday Poker nights there is a Nitro snowboard up for grabs. Wednesdays and Fridays have even more prizes up for grabs with the members badge draw and the meat raffles. Fridays also have live music, so come on down and check out the local talent. With good meals at good prices, this family friendly bowlo is one of the top places for entertainment in Jindabyne. What could be better after an action-packed day on the slopes than a few beers with your mates while you play some barefoot bowls in the afternoon sun?

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Save the Date – Raglan opening On July 4 the new wing of the Raglan Gallery & Cultural Centre will be officially opened by the artist, Imants Tillers. This will also be the first opportunity the community will have to see the extensive landscaping recently undertaken - with volunteer labour, donated trees and mulch

- in the rear garden As part of the celebration of the new building the Raglan has planned a full day of activities for visitors to share. There will be artists working throughout the day, talking to visitors about the process of creating their work. The Monaro Historical Society will also have members on hand 4. +( 16/5:65 ;9(+05. (: to consult about local history. Judy Caldwell, involved with the +PZ[YPI\[VYZ VM Raglan since the early 1990s, will KHPY` HUK Q\PJL present a talk on the history of the organisation and the building, with WYVK\J[Z a display of invitations and other memorabilia. Bruce Canavan will share his extensive knowledge of the heritage garden. MILK & JUICE The Harmony Chorus will perform in the morning and Allan Spencer will give a guitar recital before the official ceremony. Visitors will not be hungry. WHOLESALE Lambie St Pre-School will serve a decadent Devonshire Tea in the TVUHYVTPSR'IPNWVUK JVT morning, and the Multicultural 76 )V_ *VVTH 5:> Activity Group in Cooma (MAGIC) will provide a lunch menu to tantalise taste buds. -! The opening ceremony will be accompanied by light 4V\U[HPUZ [V [OL *VHZ[ 9LMYPNLYH[LK ;YHUZWVY[ refreshments and a celebration cake. Proceeds from the sale of morning tea and lunch willl benefit MAGIC and the PreSchool. The opening will coincide with two exciting exhibitions. Post colonial works by Kate Litchfield BOMBALA ST, NIMMITABEL, NSW 2631 and Gillian Jenkins - opening June 27 - will continue on exhibition in the new space. Eclectic Ceramics - works by OPEN 7 DAYS 9AM TO 4PM local and regional ceramicists STOP BY TO SEE A GREAT RANGE OF - will be on exhibition in the original gallery. ‡ )$%5,& ‡ *,)76 ‡ -(//< 52//6 The artists include Minna ‡ /$<(5 &$.(6 $1' 08&+ 025( Graham, Heidi Kunz, Lisa Baier, John and Sergei Shatrov, Will Mathieson, Graham Cook, <28 $5( :(/&20( 72 6,7 ,1 $1' Daniel Lafferty, Petra Murphy SEW FOR THE DAY WHILE THE REST and Sue Millner. 2) 7+( )$0,/< 6., 25 6,*+76(( This exhibition coincides with the 14th Australian Ceramics Triennale in Canberra. The www.fourseasonsofpatchwork.com.au

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With a broad economic base, Cooma is on the threshold of a prosperous new era with exciting new developments on the horizon. Innovations in rural production, high-tech industries, high-speed broadband and e-commerce are becoming realities. Educational options are expanding too, and tourism and cultural opportunities have never been better. Cooma is well positioned for growth at the crossroads of south-east New South Wales and enhanced by proximity to Canberra’s new international airport. And you’ll love Cooma’s cost-effectiveness. Whether you’re setting up a business or expanding an existing network, you’ll find Cooma is sensational value for money with lower costs, rents and a Shire Council keen to help you succeed.

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Monaro Woodworks celebrates six months As part of the Renew Cooma initiative, Linda Sjostrom and Ryan Janszen from Jerangle opened up the unique Monaro Woodworks at the Cooma Snowstop six months ago. From sculptures to chopping boards and furniture to turned bowls, Monaro Woodworks has many interesting and beautiful works that make wonderful and unique gifts. Originally the concept was for timber products only, however after being approached by different local artists, they now have many metal items as well. “As long as they are handmade, we are happy to have them,� says Linda. Although their beginning was slow, business has steadily grown and they now have the work of 22 different artists in their store. “When we first opened up, we wondered how we were ever going to fill the space,� said Ryan, “But now we are struggling to find room for all the items.� Ryan is very resourceful and has a passion for repurposing and recycling. With a mechanical background and a great imagination, Ryan is really enjoying running the Monaro Woodworks shop, full of creative products. “Each piece is unique and they are all

e handmade,� says Linda, “Most of the artists are local and can even do some items to order.� n Linda’s father was a logger, so she has been n around wood all of her life. She has her own work in the shop, including some beautiful timberr d property signs, gorgeous wooden spoons and chopping boards. Linda also has experience in going to markets.. e In addition to breeding horses on their Jerangle h property, Linda runs Drylands Nursery in which o she grows hardy plants that are well suited to e our Monaro climate. She has been selling these plants at markets for many years now. “I gott bitten by the market bug about 12 years ago when I was involved in some fundraising for a horse riding event,� she says. Last month, Monaro Woodworks had a six month anniversary celebration. With most of the artists attending, the night was a great opportunity to swap tips and stories about their unique designs and techniques over a good old sausage sandwich. For more information and photos of the beautiful products available at Monaro Woodworks, check out their Facebook page.

Linda and Ryan of Monaro Woodworks have themselves been surprised at the success of their little store, full of beautiful locally made artworks.

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The Banjo is the place to be this winter The Banjo Paterson Inn is Jindabyne’s party central in the winter, and this year will be no exception. With stuff going on every night, you’ll be spending as much time here as you are on the snow. Come along on a Thursday night and become a VIP member. You’ll get a free drink when you sign up and every Thursday there will be a free drink and free hot dogs up for grabs, with plenty of other prizes and giveaways. There are extra VIP-only happy hours as well as free coat check on y , Wednesdays,

Fridays and Saturdays. Feel like having a rest from the slopes for a day? As a VIP, you can head on down to get a ‘buy one, eal get one free’ deal on lunches every day of the week. Best part of being a VIP? It’s free to sign up.

Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays are promo nights with big brands like Oakley, live entertainment nights with very talented Dragon, Burton and Von Zipper c musos for cool games and giveaways. Yo can also try out the You fam famous local beer, Kosciuszko Pale Ale. Brewed on site at the 1700L brewery, the beer com comes straight from the vat to the tap. The fresh, slightly clo cloudy ale is the perfect wa way to finish off a big day of sh shredding on the slopes. Seeing as you’re going to be partying at the Banjo e every night, why not book in a and stay where the fun is? F From budget rooms to lake vview apartments, the Banjo h has accommodation to ssuit everyone. Just check out their website at www. banjopatersoninn.com.au to book now. and DJs setting the mood for a fun filled evening with your mates. Come down on a Sunday or Monday for free pool and Tuesday nights have a trivia comp, members badge draw and $15 schnitzels. Every night’s a good night down at the Banjo. Keep an eye on their Facebook page for other special events such as

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Snowy Hydro releases ‘SnowyLIVE’ water app Real time water information from the Snowy Scheme is now available on your smart device through Snowy Hydro’s free SnowyLIVE water app. Over the last year Snowy Hydro has been creating the app with development specialists Spatial Vision, and SnowyLIVE can now be downloaded from either the App Store (for Apple devices) or Google Play (for android devices). Users can access a number of features including lake levels of Jindabyne, Eucumbene and Tantangara, and water releases from Jindabyne Dam, Tantangara Dam and Khancoban Dam. “Lake levels is one of the most commonly accessed pages on the Snowy Hydro website so it made sense to make the information available in an easy to use app that people can download and carry with them on their smartphones and tablets,� said Community Relations Manager, Heath Woolley.

Camping is not permitted on lake foreshores except for in established caravan parks and National Parks and Wildlife Service areas such as Denison at Lake Eucumbene. The app has helpful information for locals and visitors to the region about Snowy Hydro’s four visitor facilities and advertises some of the caravan parks around the Snowy Mountains. “In providing the names, locations and easily accessed contact details for caravan parks, we hope to support other initiatives underway to reduce illegal camping,� said Mr Woolley. There will be regular updates for the app version two is already in the planning stages which will also include the snow depths charts. Snowy Hydro provides a range of information to the public about the Scheme and believe that making this information available through the SnowyLIVE app will result in even greater communication with those interested in the Scheme. We would also like to hear your feedback on the app please email us at communityfeedback@ snowyhydro.com.au

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Excellent marketing campaign results Tourism Snowy Mountain’s marketing campaigns promoting the region have been making excellent progress in creating on-going awareness and demand for the Snowy Mountains as a year-round destination. Results are now in for Stage 1 of the Spring, Summer and Autumn (SSA) campaign, September 15 2014 to May 31 , 2015, here’s a quick snapshot: Stayz (on-line accommodation booking portal) digital promotion has resulted in a $1,068,255 contribution to the region’s visitor economy. A great result. The objective was to increase bookings by 10 percent year-on-year, the result was over 13 percent. A two week Wotif (on-line booking portal for commercial properties) campaign burst in February 2015 resulted in a 16.71 percent increase in bookings year-on-year during the period, with substantial post-burst bookings received also. Since the new TSM website: www.snowymountains.com.au was completely rebuilt and launched 26 September 2014, there’s been a 31 percent increase in visits to the site, that’s over 85,000 new visitors. 26,076 new page views have been recorded on ‘’Where to Stay’’ and 69,881 on “Things to Do’’.

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Great new cafe in Berridale - Berri Ripe

australianalpine resorts.com.au making fresh tracks in snow holiday travel Mother-daughter team Chris and Amy are the proud new owners of Berri Ripe café in Berridale. Previously the Two Moos, the Berri Ripe café is located in the centre of Berridale and is the perfect place to stop for a coffee and a stretch of the old legs on your way up to the snow. Berridale, known as the poplar village is a lovely little town and Chris and Amy are proud to call it their home. Having lived in Berridale for the past 12 years, the girls say that taking over the café has opened their eyes to just how special their town is. “Since we have been in the café, we have got to know everyone much better and we can really see what a wonderfully supportive community we have here.” With six years of experience between them of managing a café in Smiggins, the girls were ready to take on the challenge of running their very own place. Knowing the area and the nature of the hospitality industry in the Snowy

Mountains, they are the perfect team for the job. They have refurbished the café themselves, giving it a bright and stylish makeover and a fresh new addition to Berridale. They have even done up the sweet little courtyard out the back, which is the perfect place to sit on those gorgeous sunny winter days we love here in the Snowy Mountains. The menu has plenty of variety, and it is all at a great price. From yummy cakes and slices to fresh fruit salads, daily wraps and warm homemade soups, Berri Ripe has something for everyone. The chicken schnitzel burger is very popular, especially when you can grab it and can of soft drink for only $10. Need a quick and tasty brekkie to kick start your morning? How about a bacon and egg roll and a coffee for only $10? Berri Ripe is open 7 days, so pop in and see Chris and Amy for a yummy treat while you’re exploring the beautiful Snowy Mountain poplar village.

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Veteran paramedic’s 2015 Snow Season advice:

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NSW Ambulance Inspector Phil Brotherton is marking his 17th – and final – snow season with a safety message for snow goers this Queen’s Birthday long weekend: “Be prepared!� Inspector Brotherton, who will retire next month after a tremendous 42 years with NSW Ambulance, has been based at Cooma-Monaro since 1998, this including management of the Perisher Valley-based ambulance station which is operational between the June and October long weekends. Inspector Brotherton said the snow season is traditionally a time of great recreational and social enjoyment, however this can easily be marred by lack of preparation and not heeding safety advice. “Downhill skiing, cross-country skiing and snowboarding are three of the most popular activities enjoyed by the snow-going community,� Inspector Brotherton said. “But full enjoyment comes with being prepared – being aware of the conditions and taking notice of what the National Parks and resort staff tell you, particularly if you are going up in the chairs or travelling crosscountry. Never go out in conditions you have not experienced. “Unfortunately, some of the more serious jobs we’ve attended involve people who

disregard the weather advice then go out and get caught in something horrible. What makes it worse for us is we’re then expected to go out in those conditions and rescue them.â€? In many cases, people do not even make it to the snowfields having been involved in road incidents due to factors including fatigue and not driving to the conditions. “At this time there’s an increase in workload along the highways, from Sydney to the ski fields and also from Victoria via Wagga and Albury. “A lot of accidents involve people who leave it too late to travel; they leave after work or school and then want to travel all the way in one go. “At the other end, it’s people who ski for most of the day and then start travelling home. It’s a nice warm car and they’re tired and the potential for motor vehicle collisions increases. “Our advice is, allow plenty of time for travel and take extra care on the roads, particularly in wet or foggy conditions. Also, don’t travel if you are tired, and stop and have a rest at regular intervals. “If you’re driving into the Mount Kosciuszko National Park, it must be in an appropriate vehicle or one that is fitted with chains.â€? Paramedics also provide Alterations & Soft Furnishings the following additional tips on preparedness: ¡ get into shape before skiing – it’s a very physical activity and pre-season conditioning is very important, as is warming up and stretching the day before; ¡ take lessons – many of the injuries paramedics see affect novice and inexperienced skiers and boarders; ¡ wear good sun protection – sun reflects strongly off snow, even in overcast conditions; ¡ do not ski off formal tracks and never ski alone; MONDAY: 10AM TO 5PM ¡ ensure you have the correct TUESDAY: CLOSED equipment like helmets, knee/elbow WEDNESDAY TO FRIDAY: 10AM TO 5PM pads and wrist guards and that it’s SATURDAY: 9AM TO 12:30PM in good condition and is properly Maybe St, Bombala NSW 2632 adjusted for you – especially when it’s rental gear; Ph: 0429 343 534

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¡ always tell someone where you are going and when you’ll be back; ¡ carry a communication device like a satellite phone or an EPIRB in case you get into trouble – this is a must-have for people going off-trail or ski touring; and ¡ bring adequate spare clothing, food, water, a compass, maps and matches when ski touring. NSW Ambulance is prepared for any incident, with a team of experienced paramedics – many marking more than 10 seasons in the snowfields – available, together with a number of vehicles for use in snowy conditions including all-terrain and over-snow vehicles, four skidoos and snowcapable 4WDs and trailers. “We wish all snow-goers a safe, happy and injury-free ski season,â€? Inspector Brotherton said. Inspector Brotherton will spend his final shifts reflecting on a proud career that began in 1973 when he joined Tamworth Ambulance Station as an “honouraryâ€? (volunteer) ambulance officer, following in the footsteps of his father Stan who spent more than 20 years with NSW Ambulance. He said job variety, camaraderie and the tremendous advances in para-medicine over the years had kept him committed to NSW Ambulance for more than four decades. His

operational duties have included Intensive Care Paramedic/Helicopter, Rescue and CoOrdination. Stand-out jobs include the 1997 Thredbo landslide on July 30, 1997, which left 18 people dead. “I was the first ambulance commander on scene at Thredbo and was there until the end. Thredbo is one of the primary jobs that sit in my memory, along with the Jindabyne bus accident in June 2011. “Looking back, we’ve done a lot of big jobs down this way; the big floods that went through from Goulburn all the way to Wagga, and the bushfires. “My role has involved a lot of variety and I will certainly miss it, as I know my dad did.� REMEMBER: If someone is injured at the snow, call Triple Zero (000) immediately and ask for Ambulance, then commence first aid. If first aid is not known, the Ambulance Triple Zero (000) operator will provide advice over the phone. Pictured: Inspector Phil Brotherton (far right) is pictured with Paramedics Craig Potts, Nathan McEvoy and Mick Couvee in a photo taken last season. All will return (with the exception of Mr Snowman!) alongside other team members for the 2015 season.

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Village Ski Hire For reliable, friendly service when hiring your ski gear this winter, you can’t go past Village Ski and Snowboard Hire in Cooma. Keith Thorn has owned and operated Village Ski since 1974. Some of Keith’s customers have been coming to him since they were kids and they are now bringing in their own children, or even grandchildren, to hire gear for the winter. Starting up in Newcastle, Keith expanded down to Cooma and has never looked back. Although, he does sometimes miss the coast and occasionally sneaks off for a bit of sailing with his partner Jude in the summer. Keith and Jude are passionate skiers and love to see the happy and eager faces of holidaying customers come through their door. From skis to snowboards, accessories and snow chains and great brands like Rojo, Seatrail, Kaos, Reusch and Oyuki, Village Ski have a great range of gear. Conveniently located in their new spot at the Snowstop Village on Sharp Street (next to the Mobil petrol station), it’s an easy place to pull in, stretch the legs and grab your gear on your way through town. Keith says he has been amazed with the change in technology of snow equipment over the years, making snow sport much easier and more accessible to people. Over his time, Keith has been able to keep up to date with all of these technologies by having some world champion ski racers working in the shop.

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The introduction of snowmaking was also a game changer for Keith and his business. Being able to extend the season by supplementing the natural snowfall with snow guns has been a remarkable advancement. Keith and Jude also love the community here in Cooma and in the Snowy Mountains. Back when the Thredbo landslide disaster occurred, Village Ski was the only ski shop that was open 24 hours. In the middle of the night, Keith got the call that rescuers needed gear urgently, so out they went with a load of equipment for them to use. It’s this willingness to drop everything and help that makes the community here so special. One of Keith’s specialties is snow chains. Chains can sometimes be overlooked by first time visitors who don’t realise that if your vehicle is not suitable, you are required to have chains on your car. Another problem Keith often sees is that some customers come in with a rental car, only to find that the vehicle is not able to have chains fitted to them. A great new product that Keith and Jude have is called the AutoSock. This is a fabric snow chain. They are much easier to put on the car and they give a good grip in snowy and icy conditions. They meet all the standards and are a great alternative to those fiddly metal snow chains. Village Ski has all the equipment you need for your trip up to the Snowy Mountains. Check out their website at www.villageski.com.au to take a look at the range or to book your hire online.

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If you want to experience everything the Snowy Mountains has to offer, the Jindabyne Equestrian Resort (JE Resort) is the place to go. With great accommodation, its very own restaurant and plenty of activities to choose from, JE Resort is your one stop shop for fun in the Snowies. Only 45 minutes from the slopes, you can break your days up between skiing, bushwalking, horse riding and exploring the beautiful local area. With a lifetime of experience in horses behind them, Peter and Rita Marchant have been operating the JE Resort for three years now. From breeding and riding to agisting and training, Peter and Rita have always been passionate about horses and when the opportunity came up to expand from Canberra to the JE Resort, they jumped at it. Peter and Rita have worked hard to create a resort that is perfectly suited to a family getaway in the Snowy Mountains. With 200 acres of beautiful Snowy country, the team at JE Resort have many happy and healthy school horses perfect for riders of any level. Give the kids an experience of a lifetime with a trail ride

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Come in and see Gillian and Linda at the Bakehouse this winter for a delicious warm pie. Glenn and Linda are a husband and wife team who have owned the Adaminaby Bakehouse together for the last 16 years. Glenn did his baking apprenticeship at the Sundance Bakery in Jindabyne and is very talented, making deliciouss fresh breads and d cakes everyday. y. In terms of meals, they’ve got all-day brekkie, burgers, fish and chips, steak sandwiches, and delicious Aussie meat

pies all made fresh daily. Not to mention the scrumptious cream cakes, donuts and fruit pies – Are you hungry yet?

Glenn and Linda love the little town of Adaminaby. “It’s such a nice, quiet little place,” says Linda, “The

community here is very friendly and it’s a great place to bring up kids.” Linda and Glenn have two boys aged 13 and 11 who keep 1 them busy. Keen th sskiers, they often race up to the ra sslopes with Glen iin the afternoons while Linda w minds the shop. Not only do the locals love to pop in for a coffee and a meal, the ff local businesses such as Selwyn and other local accommodation places, also love to use Glenn’s fresh breads in their

kitchens. As of the school holidays, the Bakehouse will be open from 7.30am – 7.30pm everyday. Come in for a delicious meal and a great chat with Glenn, Linda and their friendly local staff.

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A new fashion experience comes to Thredbo Village Birdsnest, one of Australia’s leading online fashion retailers, is excited to announce it will be opening a showroom in Thredbo for winter 2015. Thredbo visitors will now have access to more than 4,000 styles from over 250 labels, including four exclusive birdsnest labels designed locally in the Snowy Mountains. The showroom is not your typical shopping experience and comes with styling support delivered by the friendly shop and styling birds. Customers will be able to select theirr d favourite styles online from anywhere and e have their selection waiting in store the st very next day to try before they buy. Just m imagine shopping from your lodge, from re your mobile on the chairlift or while you’re he sipping a hot chocolate with friends on the top of the mountain. The local story continues as Birdsnest iss bel, now stocking independent Thredbo label, ore. SnowAngel, online and in the Thredbo store. Gab bi The local Thredbo ‘SnowAngels’, Gabi and Jules will join the Birdsnest team with snowboard enthusiast and Jindabyne girl Kym Armstrong also a familiar face in Thredbo this winter. To find out more about taking your style to new heights this winter in Thredbo – go to www.birdsnest.com.au/thredbo or visit us at Shop 1&2, Upper Concourse, Thredbo Alpine Hotel, Village Square, Thredbo. Top: Birdsnest owner Jane with Michelle of Michelle’s Boutique Thredbo who has decided to retire and hand over her beloved shop to the great Birdsnest team after many wonderful years. Right: Thredbo Communications Manager Susie Diver and Birdsnests PR Tan Ward. Bottom right: The gorgeous SnowAngels Jules and Gabi.

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The team in the workshop at Rhythm Snow Sports have a new shiny toy to play with. The Wintersteiger Mercury is a monster machine that is fully programmable to tune all boards and skis. The advanced machine is Austrian made and one of only three in Australia at the moment. From a basic all-round service to a full race tune up, it does it all. It grinds bases, does your edges and puts structure in the base of your equipment, giving it the ultimate service. Structure is very important, just like the tread on a tyre, and this machine is the best and easiest way of getting the job done. The Wintersteiger technicians can even program the Mercury all the way over in Austria should there be any issues with how it is running. Starting out in a ski hire shop at the age has been g of 12, Stuart Hodges g

in the snow industry for more than 30 years. Passionate about everything snow, he is very excited to have such an impressive addition to the workshop. “The thing is worth more than my house,� he says, “It is state of the art and will give any skis or board the best possible treatment, improving performance and safety on the slopes.� For a full basic service, the price is $100 and for a top-end racing tune, including hand waxing, you’re looking at about $150. It’ll feel like you’ve got a brand new set of skis or board when you hit the slopes after visiting the Rhythm workshop this winter. Rhythm is now the biggest snow sports store in Australia with a huge range of gear to buy or hire. So come along for helpful and friendly advice from the experienced team for everything y g yyou need this winter.

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Get away from it all at Yarrangobilly Caves House For a weekend away from it all in picturesque Yarrangobilly Valley, head for Yarrangobilly Caves House in the northern edge of Kosciuszko National Park. Escape the crowds and revel in the wonder of a bygone era in your own lovingly restored, self-contained wing, or individual room, of the heritage building. Perfect for conferences, family gatherings and romantic getaways, Yarrangobilly Caves House is a lovely spot for enjoying the splendour of all four seasons. Yarrangobilly Cavesoffers bushwalking, self-guided and guided cave tours, Discovery tours, and fishing in the clear mountain streams. It’s only a short drive to the Selwyn snowfields to enjoy a day of skiing the slopes. After a hard day of adventuring, dive into the naturally heated thermal swimming pool. Round it off with a relaxing drink on the verandah, gazing across at scenic views of the limestone bluffs. Completely renovated in 2012, the 1917 section of Yarrangobilly Caves House has won the following awards: National Trust - 2013 Heritage Award for Conservation - Built Heritage Government and Corporate Australian Institute of Architects - 2014 Heritage Conservation Architecture Award - Architectural Projects

Yarrangobilly Caves House, set in the scenic valley, offers heritage accommodation with walking, skiing, fishing, as well as swimming in a thermal pool. Accommodation type House Bedrooms 20 Maximum guests 38 Please note ¡ Reservations can be e made for any arrival within n the next 12 months. ¡ Rooms may only be occupied by the number of occupants specified in the reservation. ¡ Room configuration: Caves House 1917 - double rooms, no ensuite (you’ll be provided with a key to the upstairs hallway bathroom). Deluxe double rooms and suites - king bed. ¡ Please bring your own linen, pillow cases, towels and blankets/doonas (or linen hire is available) for the 1901 East and West Wings. All linen is provided in the 1917 Section. ¡ Each wing in the 1901 section has a dining room, family/lounge

room and full kitchen, bathroom, verandah and outdoor barbecue area. ¡ The 1917 Section has 2 shared kitchens, 2

family/lounge rooms, a dining room and verandah. Rooms have an ensuite or shared bathrooms. ¡ There are gas log open fires in lounge rooms and heaters in

bedrooms ¡ Washing machine and drying room available There is no DVD player, television accommodation. or stereo at the acc Please note outdoor Plea open fires may not be lit. Gas barbecues and outdoor a gas heaters are g available. a Ya r r a n g o b i l l y Caves House is in C a remote location, so it’s a good idea to pick up your supplies and fill the sup fuel tank before you arrive. All guests driving 2WD vehicles are expected to have snow chains in winter. These can be hired from Cooma, Adaminaby or Tumut. ¡ There is no mobile phone reception at Yarrangobilly and limited coverage along Snowy Mountains Highway. A phone is available for use for a fee. All guests are to check in at the

Yarrangobilly Caves Visitors Centre to collect keys. Check in time is between 3pm - 5pm. Check out time is at 10am. The Visitor Centre is open between 9am and 5pm daily. Late check-in can be arranged by contacting Yarrangobilly Caves on (02) 6454 9597. Fees may apply for lost keys. Yarrangobilly House uses hydro and diesel power. Water is UV treated on site. NSW National Parks are now no smoking areas and pets are not permitted ¡ Group bookings and functions: If you’re booking for a group of 20 people or more, please email: yarrangobilly.caves@environment. nsw.gov.au, or call Yarrangobilly Caves on (02) 6454 9597. Please note the 1917 Dining Room can accommodate up to 24 people. The Conference Room can also be hired for a greater number of guests to be seated together. Functions in the grounds of the Yarrangobilly Caves precinct require prior consent. Entry fees: Park entry fees apply Bookings Use a secure payment gateway to book online. Alternatively, please contact the Customer Experience Team on 13000 PARKS (13000 72757). All reservations incur a booking fee of 2.5% in addition to the total amount payable.

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Zurich Airport and a moonlit horse and sleigh ride to the gourmet restaurant Alpenblick, Zug for a fondue night. Tailored conference or group tours are available. Make enquiries regarding your special requirements, all tours are flexible.

Great service, quality equipment, competitive prices. It’s so simple, but so hard to find. Well, you can expect it at the Arlberg - over 35 years of quality assurance means first-rate service, expert advice, competitive rates and the latest equipment to every customer, year after year. Your safe and enjoyable time in the Snowy Mountains is their goal. Qualified technicians make sure your boots, boards, skis and helmets are in tip top condition when you to hit the slopes. Plus you receive free on-snow service, if something does go wrong, so you get the benefits of cheaper off-snow rates with on-snow repair or replacement convenience. And for the fashion conscious, Arlberg Ski Centre stock all the best brands including Rossignol, Elan, Salomon and Atomic plus a full range of the latest ski pants and jackets for hire.

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Come for the food, stay for the friendly faces

Come down to the Cooma Ex-Services Club for the great food and atmosphere provided by the always happy Cooma Catering team headed by Alex Harvey. Come for the food, stay for the friendly faces. The Cooma Ex-Services Club is an important part of our local community, and the delicious food provided by Cooma Catering is one of its biggest attractions. The main man responsible for this is Alex Harvey, who has recently stepped up to take on the operation by himself. Passionate about food, Alex has worked in kitchens since the age of 14. When one of his mates working at the Marlborough Motel got sick, Alex offered to fill in for him and has never looked back. Getting g his apprenticeship at the Cooma Hotel and d working in a Chinese e restaurant as well ass the Alpine Hotel, Alexx has plenty of locall experience under his toque blanche (chef hat). In partnership with Rob and Kay Webel, Alex launched A&R Catering in March of 2012, moving into the Club kitchen just before the big renovations took place. The renovations created a warm and welcoming atmosphere, and with h a new menu, Alex and d the team have made de sure that the Club is one ne of the best places to go for a meal in town. In fact, act, as Alex says, the Club is a great spot for a night out. “There’s always something happening,” Alex says, “People can come in for the raffles, there’s often entertainment like a band or karaoke, and big giveaways like cars and holidays. The meals are huge and the drinks are cheap; it really is the place to be.” If you’re a bit of a sweet tooth, you’ll be excited about Alex’s future plan for the menu. Alex wants to

put more of a focus on desserts, making the club a great place to end your night. With his Certificate 3 in Patisserie, there are sure to be some delicious treats up on the menu board soon. For Alex, the Cooma Ex-Services Club feels like home. His grandfather ho Titch worked at the Club Tit for over 20 years, and sat fo on the board of directors for fo many years after that. Alex’s grandmother Sylvia A worked in the kitchen, w and his father Peter has a also worked at the Club, a making Alex the third generation of Harveys to roam the kitchens. With his 11 year old W son Jack waiting in the wings, Alex hopes to make it four. Alex says the most challenging part of c his job is the hours. h “Having to work “H weekends means time w away from my family, aw which can be hard,” he wh says, say ys “But apart from that, that t I love everything else about abo o being a chef. I love the creativity and the rush you get on a busy night of service. I also really love the community lov here. You get to know h the t regulars really well, and a everyone is always happy to stop for a chat.” It’s not just the customers that Alex has cus a good relationship with with. He and his team of about 15 staff members get on like a house on fire. “I have a really great team. Without them, this just simply wouldn’t be possible,” he says, “We all work really well together, and we have a good laugh while we’re at it.” Alex said they are also keen to take on more functions, so for your next birthday, anniversary, wedding or reunion, think of Cooma Catering and give Alex a call on 6452 1144.

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Enjoy what we have to offer, new look, delicious food, great atmosphere! Cooma Ex-Services Club is the largest club on the Monaro, one hour south of Canberra and located in the heart of Cooma, the gateway to the Snowy Mountains.

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Treat yourself at Tracie’s Cafe in East Jindabyne Decadent slices, fluffy cakes, fudgy brownies, warm and gooey chocolate croissants, crunchy meringues, delicious biscuits – have we got your attention yet? Tracie’s CafÊ at East Jindabyne is a cosy little cafÊ absolutely chocka-block with delicious treats you simply won’t be able to resist. Located at the Snowy Valley Centre on Kosciuszko Road just 5 minutes out of Jindabyne, it is the perfect place to stop on your way to the slopes. With a Mobil petrol station and Jindy Snow Hire right next door, Tracie’s makes the Snowy Valley Centre a one-

stop-shop. On your way up, you can send the hubby in to collect your ski gear while you and the kids grab coffees and a chocolate croissant to take with you for a snack on the mountain. Then on your way back home, fill up the car and grab a coffee and piece of cake to keep you going on the long trip home. Or if you’ve got more time, escape the winter chill and tuck yourself away with the paper and a piece of Jindabyne Love Cake. d This white chocolate, passionfruit and raspberry extravaganza is a favourite among the locals and a must-try for visitors. Some other popular choices are the lemon sour cream cake, the pineapple and coconut and who could go past the

banana cake with caramel icing? Placing in Cyclist Magazine’s top five best coffee shops in Australia last year, this cafÊ is not only famous for it’s delicious cakes and coffees, but for the friendly service as well. All those years working with sugar must have rubbed off on Tracie, making her one of the sweetest people you could ever meet. Continued on page 34

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Spend your winter in country comforts at Reynella With 6000 acres of beautiful Snowy Mountain country to explore, you’ll get the true Man from Snowy River experience at Reynella. In the 1940s, two skilful horsemen, Vincent Russell and Harold Mansfield, began taking surveyors and adventurers through the rugged Snowy Mountains country on guided treks. At that time the cost was two pounds per head per day for the experience. On one occasion, Vincent took his young nephew, John, on a trek from Kiandra to Mt Kosciuszko. Captivated by the experience, John was inspired to follow in his uncle’s footsteps and lead others on his remarkable horseback adventures through the beautiful and untamed Snowy Mountains. John Rudd and his wife Roslyn have been operating Reynella for the last 44 years. Their wealth of experience when it comes to farming, horses and everything Snowy Mountains will give you an insight into life in our beautiful region. The treks run from November to April, so keep them in mind for your next holiday.

This winter, Reynella will make the perfect base for your ski holiday. With warm and toasty lodge-style accommodation, full breakfast and a home cooked three-course dinner provided each night, you’ll be living like a king. Send the kids to play pool while you sit in the comfy lounge area, in front of a roaring open fireplace and swap skiing stories with John and Roslyn who have endless anecdotes about their experiences of the Snowy Mountains. A working sheep and cattle property with about 60 horses, you will get to have hands-on experience of plenty of farm activities, including lamb feeding. Take the kids for a holiday they will never forget escaping the city and spending time on a true Snowy Mountains farm. Reynella is located just 9km from Adaminaby and only 40km from Selwyn, making it the perfect

b a s e for your skiing holiday. With a drying room available for your gear, comfortable lodgestyle accommodation and hearty country style meals, you’ll be well looked after at Reynella. What better way to relax after a big day on the snow than by putting your feet up in front of the fire with your friends and family? To book now, call Roslyn and John on 6454 2386 or visit their website at www.reynellarides. com.au

LOOKING FOR THAT SOMETHING SPECIAL THIS WINTER? NO BETTER PLACE TO STAY FOR YOUR SKIING HOLIDAY!

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An important safety device in the snow by Chrissi Webb “A personal locator beacon is the important safety device to carry in the mountains. It can make the difference between life and death” strongly advised Police NSW Monaro Regional Commander, Superintendent Rod Smith when interviewed by The SnowPost. There are several ways by which Police NSW can be notified of the need for a search and rescue by: 1) Activating a personal locator beacon which will indicate to the Australian Maritime Safety Authority, the Global Positioning System (GPS) reference. The reference defining accurately the search area is then passed to Police NSW who are then in a position to make a faster response and rescue. 2) Dialing the 000 number. There are

many black spots in the Snowy Mountains rendering the mobile phone useless. 3) Reporting to the local police unit or the National Parks & Wildlife Service. Search procedures are commenced once a report concerning a missing person or a late arrival is received by Police NSW. The various scenarios are then considered such as “is the individual safe somewhere else?” If the person’s behaviour is not normal or there are other factors involved, then search receives immediate attention and begins at the earliest opportunity. Police NSW is the primary agency for land and sea searches. It then contacts the secondary agencies such as the National Parks & Wildlife Service, State Emergency Services, NSW Ambulance, Fire and Rescue, and other organisations such as Ski Patrol and resort personnel

depending on the nature of the search. The next step is for the police to coordinate the search with the resources available. The Monaro local area Alpine Operations Unit has a number of police being trained and equipped to stay out in poor conditions whilst undertaking lengthy searches in the mountains. Avalanche probes and ropes are included in the equipment. Snowmobiles are the principal form of oversnow transport, often assisted by the Police Aero Wing or other helicopter services. The officers are trained in coordinated searches using GPS tracking devices. Dogs are used during summer searches however, in winter the animals have difficulty in the snow. Snowy Mountain searches over the last five years have all come to a conclusion, with one exception being the one for a Canadian bushwalker, who left his vehicle at Charlotte

Pass never to be seen again despite massive searches. There is a 99 percent result from searches however, there are cases where the unfortunate person suffered through misadventure, fatal injuries or is found dead. Superintendent Smith stressed that the Personal Locator Beacon is the most effective safety device one can carry in the mountains. It gives an immediate position of the location of the person in need. These beacons can be hired free of charge although a deposit is required, from the NPWS office in Perisher Valley or the Snowy Region Visitor Centre in Jindabyne. The beacon can also be purchased at a relatively low cost from a retail outlet.

Treat yourself at Tracie’s From page 32 This is Tracie’s third year running her own café and she absolutely loves it. Her and the family moved to the area from Camden 10 years ago. Her eldest of four kids, 19-year-old Josh, works with her in the café as a trainee. He is doing his Certificate 3 in hospitality through TAFE and has aims to do further study in business management and to eventually become a pastry chef, just like Tracie. Josh also has an interest in graphic design and painted the beautiful teapot mural on the inside wall of the shop for Tracie’s birthday. Tracie says that the little café

feels like home to her and she loves seeing her regular’s everyday. “We’ve got one customer who just texts us “CP” for “Coffee Please” before coming in,” she says, “I also love getting to meet lots of different people that are passing through.” Passionate about baking, Tracie is always trying new recipes and has plenty of gluten free options available. Tracie’s café is open from 5.30am – 4pm everyday and you can check out the Facebook page for more information. So on your way home, after you’ve worked up a good appetite on the slopes, stop in to see Tracie and try a piece of her famous Jindabyne Love Cake.

During the winter Macenmist opens its farm to the public so that you can experience the romance, mystic and adventure of a truffle hunt. Don’t miss an opportunity to unearth one of nature’s rare gems. The aroma is intoxicating and the flavour sublime. You can meet Fahren Macenmist’s Truffle Dog who together with Barbara will pinpoint the location of the illusive black diamonds. For a nominal fee you can Join us for a few hours on any of the following days but you will need to book via our website www.macenmist.com.au as numbers are limited. SATURDAY July 11th 2015 July 25th 2015 August 8th 2015 SUNDAY July 5th 2015 July 19th 2015 August 2nd 2015 August 16th 2015

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Wake up and smell the truffles Winter time, normally the focus in the region is on snow, but at Macenmist Black Truffles and Wines thoughts turn to clear starry nights that herald the dawn frosts. Underground the subsoil temperatures are dropping and the black diamonds are beginning to ripen. The harvesting of one of the world’s most expensive edible commodities is about to begin. The black truffle (tuber melanosporum) aroma, second only to the European white truffle, is being sniffed out by Macenmist’s dedicated truffle dog Fahren. It’s her olfactory power that leads Barbara to ripe truffle ready to be unearthed, cleaned and dispatched to truffle lovers. In times gone by truffles were harvested by pigs. Their love of truffle meant they needed little or no training. Truffle hunters that used pigs had to be careful not to lose the truffle to an over-zealous sow, hence the use of dogs grew as the preferred method of harvest. Another little known method of truffle harvesting is “fly watching� it is used by a minority and requires lots of patience and good eyesight as the tiny red fly, that lays its eggs next to the truffle, is very hard to distinguish. In 2008, after two years research Macenmist

planted its first lot of trees. This was followed in 2012 with a second plantation after the discovery of three ripe truffles the previous year. When the ripe truffles were first found at Macenmist, Fahren was not part of the equation. We needed to do some speedy investigative work to find the right dog for the task and were lucky to source a litter of Lagotto Romagnolo, the Italian truffle dog bought back from virtual extinction in the 19th century by the truffle hunters. Macenmist now had a truffle dog in training. The eight-week old pup took to the aroma with gusto and a year later she is showing the public just how well she can work. Today, Fahren travels widely to many truffle plantations, where she demonstrates her skills and pinpoints truffle locations. To assist Fahren in her ever expanding task is a new Lagotto who will join the team towards the end of this truffle season. During the winter months you can join the hunt for the elusive black fungi, enjoy a walk through the beautiful Macenmist forest of Oak and Hazelnuts with Barbara, Richard and their dedicated truffle dog Fahren who just loves the heady truffle aroma.

Brunelli’s coffee special blend The owners of Brunelli’s CafĂŠ in Perisher have started their own Australian made blend of coffee available in pods that are compatible with Nespresso machines. One of the main focuses for owners Bruno and Roberta Borsato was sustainability. The packaging of the pods is also Australian made and is completely recyclable. “You can also use the left over coffee in the pod as a compost,â€? says Roberta. “Our blend is pure

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This Winter, Get the Guide During winter our mountain villages grow exponentially as tens of thousands of people descend on the Kosciuszko Ranges to work and play. We love our home, and we hope our visitors do too. That’s why Snowy River Shire Council produces the Little Black Book. It’s a survival guide linking residents, winter staff and visitors to helpful information, local resources and support services. This year, The Little Black Book is partnering with the JindyGuide app. The JindyGuide is an independent community initiative, which links you quickly to food, accommodation, shopping, transport, events and more in our area. Together, the Little Black Book and JindyGuide provide access to all the information you need at the click of a button. Download the JindyGuide app for free from

Google Play or the iTunes Store, or visit www.jindyguide.com. From there, you can access the 2015 Little Black Book. Or visit www. snowyblackbook.com. “I encourage local businesses to ensure staff are aware of these resources, and ask that they help the Council promote them through staff training and human resource initiatives that integrate visiting workers into the community during their stay. Download the PDF for your staff or advise them to visit the website or download the app. The guides are also useful for all residents. Take a look.” said Joe Vescio, Snowy River Shire Council General Manager. Council encourages local business and support agencies to update their information on these sites prior to winter by emailing LittleBlackBook@ snowyriver.nsw.gov.au or visit www.jindyguide.com.

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Department pleased with trout fishermen compliance A six week high profile compliance operation targeting hundreds of trout fishers in the State’s Snowy Mountains g has found the majority of anglers are doing the right thing, Department of Primary Industries Supervising Fisheries Officer, Peter Tilbrook, said. “DPI Fisheries officers and NSW Police and Roads & MarItime Services (RMS) boating safety officers inspected almost 700 recreational anglers as part of Operation DPI India 15 from May 1 to June 9,� Mr Tilbrook said. “The operation including both covert and overt surveillance measures, focussed on o patrolling the Eucumbene and Thredbo Rivers in the Snowy Mountains to checkk compliance during the annual Troutt Spawning Stream closure period. o “The Snowy Mountains is home to n the biggest and best brown trout run in e Australia and this year was probably the o best ever, and many anglers travelled to o the local rivers to try their luck, mostly to undertake catch and release fishing. “The closure period is in place from 1 d May to the end of the June long weekend g and provides protection for early spawning e brown trout and a reduced bag limit of one m trout per person per day with a minimum size of 50cms and a total possession limit of two applied. “All fish checked and measured during the operation were all legal size, with no

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more than 130 vehicle searches looking for illegal catches. “It was pleasing to see such a high rate of compliance among fishers with 90%

abiding by the rules to help protect our fisheries resources for future generations.� This spawning closure period for anglers in the th Snowy Mountains occurs earlier than for the rest of NSW due to early spaw spawning brown trout. Th The spawning stream rules apply to the Thredbo River and its tributaries and the Eucumbene River and its tributaries (up (upstream of the Lake Eucumbene dam wal wall and including Providence Portal). ““The restrictions also provide fish fishers with the opportunity to catch a trophy sized trout – in particular the Eucumbene River has provided ex excellent fishing for large brown trout ov over the past few years,� Mr Tilbrook sa said. Anglers are reminded that fishing is now prohibited in all designated tr trout rivers and streams throughout N NSW and the season reopens on the S Saturday of the October long w weekend. Anglers can continue tto enjoy their fishing in trout d dams which remain open to ffishing all year. A number of people were iissued written cautions and penalt penalty notices under the Fisheries legislation for a range of offences including taking or possessing more than the bag limit of fish, either not purchasing or carrying their

Big money for guide at Gaden Hatchery Local recreational fishers will share in more than $13 million worth of projects to improve recreational fishing facilities across the State, the Member for Monaro John Barilaro has announced. Funding to the tune of $226,129 will be made available to employ a tour guide at the Gaden Trout Hatchery near Jindabyne and $2,700 for a fishing project in Queanbeyan. Tour Guide, Gaden Trout hatchery This provides funding for a Tour Guide at the Gaden Trout hatchery to run the visitor’s centre and tourist complex. The guide conducts guided tours and other informative visitor information services, undertakes marketing / promotion of the hatchery and assists with the running of hatchery children’s fishing workshops NSW DPI $226,129 Monaro Clean Fishing in Queanbeyan – Small Grant Queanbeyan City Council proposes to install educational signage along the Queanbeyan River to address problems associated with lost and littered recreational fishing line.

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Perisher cross country scene in 2015 At the time of going to print, Leslie Ludwig in Perisher Valley reported that “Winter is here, it is helter cold, the Nordic Shelter hed, is fresh and refurbished, and the trails have been d. trimmed and fine-tuned. ment There is one element missing, but that will me, come. In the meantime, ion here is some information and inspiration to get me you in the winter frame of mind.� ng Daily grooming reports will start as soon as soon as g. there is grooming. d The reports posted er daily on Perisher Cross Countryy web site (www.. p e r i s h e r x c o u n t r y. org.) will keep skiers informed about current weather, snow conditions, events and activities. Thanks to the Mountain Adventure e Centre, Jindabyne sponsoring the Cam and Shelter WiFi, on the home page of the web site, viewers can really see what is really going on at the Nordic Shelter where Adrian Blake is the manager for 2015. During the summer about 50 individuals volunteered more than 700 hours over five weekends at work parties which included amongst other things, trail trimming and pruning, in an effort to improve snow-holding ability of

the ground cover, taking out and then re-installing water course covers the trails.

In addition a large number of uncounted volunteers spent uncounted hours working at the Nordic shelter to enable the completion of special projects such as painting, cleaning, refurbishing the kitchen and the up-grade of the wax room fan. The Cross Country Committee of NSW Snowsports is the caretaker of the Sverre Kaaten Nordic Shelter, located at the Cross Country Skiing Trailhead in

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PerisherXCountry.org and register on-line through.registernow.com. au. The events are run jointly by SnowSports ACT and Perisher X-Country. For those cross country skiers who do not fall into the above category and wish to participate in events, the Perisher NSWXC on-line entry system is up and running and a variety of Perisher event entries are available at this link (https://regonline.activeglobal. com/2015perishercrosscountryev entreg_1653004). On-line entries are a great help to event organisers, so please try it. If you have used the system previously, it will remember you. Please let us know if you have any issues with the system (nswxc1@ gmail.com). Alternatively, go to the EVENTS drop-down menu on the PXC website at www.perisherxcountry. org. All of the Perisher events are listed under the Local and XC Ski Week Calendars. On-line links, entry forms and all the info you need to enter any event or activity is there.

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Snowprint Bookshop is a lovely country bookstore located in the beautiful Snowy Mountains. We offer a great range of fiction and non fiction books as well as games, puzzles, greeting cards and gift vouchers.

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Saturday 27th June – Sunday 12th July: Beanie Festival @ Wildbrumby Schnapps Distillery – Alpine Way, if you’re a knitter and would like to add your creations to the collection feel free to drop them into Wildbrumby, 20% of beanie sales donated to Children’s Leukaemia. • Thredbo Kids Snow Festival – Friday Flat, FREE school holiday fun for the whole family. Saturday 27th June – Sunday 19th July: Raglan Gallery Cooma Presents a series of Post-Colonial works by Gillian Jenkins and Kate Litchfield • Wednesday 1st: School Holiday Open Day @ Monaro Dance Centre – 18 Bradley Street, Cooma, come and join the teachers at Monaro Dance Centre for a day of free classes for 8-12 year olds only. Thursday 2nd July: Trivia Night at the Alpine Hotel – Sharp Street, Cooma, 7.30pm, lots of prizes, lots of fun, a really good night out every Thursday Night and it’s free. • Thursday Night Music Club at the Two Vaults Restaurant – Sharp Street, Cooma, 7.30pm til 9.30pm, come down, play a few songs or just listen. Saturday 4th July: The Raglan Gallery & Cultural Centre – Lambie Street, a very special event, formal opening of the splendid gallery extension, everyone is invited to attend, more information to come. • Bombala Markets – Bombala Visitor Centre, stalls, food and lots more • Crackenback Markets @ Wildbrumby Schnapps Distillery – Alpine Way, , 9am to 1pm, local producers markets. • Captains Flat Markets – Community Hall, 10am to 2pm Sunday 5th July: Macenmist Truffle Hunts – 230 Cappanana Road, Bredbo, starting 10am, to book your hunt go to www.macenmist. com.au or phone 6454 4095. T h u r s d a y 9th July: Trivia Night at the Alpine Hotel – Sharp Street, Cooma, 7.30pm, lots of prizes, lots of fun, a really good night out every Thursday Night and it’s free. • Thursday Night Music Club at the Two Vaults Restaurant – Sharp Street, Cooma, 7.30pm til 9.30pm, come down, play a few songs or just listen. Friday 10th July: Berridale Community Music Afternoon – CWA Rooms, $2 per person includes afternoon tea, come along and listen to music, poetry and stories, all welcome.

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Saturday 11th July: Macenmist Truffle Hunts – 230 Cappanana Road, Bredbo, starting 10am, to book your hunt go to www. macenmist.com.au or phone 6454 4095. Thursday 16th July: Trivia Night at the Alpine Hotel – Sharp Street, Cooma, 7.30pm, lots of prizes, lots of fun, a really

good night out every Thursday Night and it’s free (Contact www. alpinehotel.com.au) • Thursday Night Music Club at the Two Vaults Restaurant – Sharp Street, Cooma, 7.30pm til 9.30pm, come down, play a few songs or just listen. Saturday 18th July: Berridale Twilight Markets/Car Boot Sale – Berridale Pub, Jindabyne Road, 3pm to 7pm, bring your pre-loved items, toys, quilts or cupcakes etc, $10 stall fees being donated to the Berridale Hostel. • Local Produce Market – Jindabyne Visitors Centre, 9am to 1pm Saturday 18th – Sunday 19th July: Art Escape Workshop – Delegate Arts Centre, Delegate, one day and two day workshops as part of the Art Escape Program, Saturday “Slumped Glass Fusion” and Sunday “Mosaic” piece together a picture frame or mirror, cost $10 per session plus materials. Sunday 19th July: Cooma Rotary High Country Markets – Centennial Park, Cooma, hosted by Cooma Rotary Club. • Macenmist Truffle Hunts – 230 Cappanana Road, Bredbo, starting 10am, to book your hunt go to www.macenmist.com.au Wednesday 22nd July: B e r r i d a l e Quilting and Handicraft Group – CWA Hall, Myack Street, 10am, $5/day, stay the whole day or a couple of hours, BYO lunch, tea and coffee provided. Thursday 23rd July: Trivia Night at the Alpine Hotel – Sharp Street, Cooma, 7.30pm, lots of prizes, lots of fun, a really good night out every Thursday Night and it’s free. • Thursday Night Music Club at the Two Vaults Restaurant – Sharp Street, Cooma, 7.30pm til 9.30pm, come down, play a few songs or just listen.

Saturday 25th July: Macenmist Truffle Hunts – 230 Cappanana Road, Bredbo, starting 10am, to book your hunt go to www. macenmist.com.au or phone 6454 4095. Sunday 26th July: Bredbo CWA Village Markets – Bredbo Hall, 9am to 3pm Thursday 30th July: Trivia Night at the Alpine Hotel – Sharp Street, Cooma, 7.30pm, lots of prizes, lots of fun, a really good night out every Thursday Night and it’s free. • Thursday Night Music Club at the Two Vaults Restaurant – Sharp Street, Cooma, 7.30pm til 9.30pm, come down, play a few songs or just listen.

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Alpine Hotel Cooma

The Alpine Hotel is a great launching pad for a holiday in the Snowies. Less than an hour from Crackenback, you can enjoy the character of the hotel awarded AHA’s Best Pub Style Accommodation Country. With 27 full renovated rooms we can fit your whole gang.

Discover a range of hearty pub classics along with some inspired dishes beside a roaring log fire, with 8 cold beers on tap and fine Australian wines to complete the experience. So experience Alpine quality accommodation without the sky high costs of staying on the mountain.

170 SHARP ST, COOMA.

Book now at www.alpinehotel.com.au or phone 02 6452 1466

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