Snowpost March 2018

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FREE SHOWCASING THE SNOWY MONARO REGION Issue No. 57 MARCH 2018

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Easter fairs Lake Light Returns 1200 landrovers reGion calendar of events Visit Platypus country The Peak is back

Welcome to the autumn 2018 edition of the Snowpost magazine.

In the 11 years we have been producing this local magazine, the number of events which are now scheduled around Easter and the preamble to winter has grown unbelievably.

This Easter, there really is something for everyone to enjoy in our unique region. Make sure to take the time to enjoy…

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Grab your camera and come to the last Summer 2018 series of Randy Wieman’s free photography clinics in Thredbo on Thursday 15th March from 10:30am to 12:30pm Randy has owned and operated Hot Shots Photography in Thredbo since 1988 and has a wealth of knowledge on photographing these iconic landscapes in all weather and light conditions, so he can help you to portray it’s beauty and drama in your photography.

This two-hour hands-on format, using your own equipment, gives you more confidence and understanding of the techniques and decision-making process to capture the light and the mood of what you see. It is also a great opportunity to learn from other photographers and share tips.

Meet in the Lounge Bar, Thredbo Alpine Hotel at 10:15am and introduce yourself. Light and delicious refreshments will be provided (please book).

“Photography is my life and passion. In the shortest of time, you can be taking better pictures and have a better understanding of photography” said Randy.

For more information please contact Randy Wieman E: randy@hotshots.net.au or M: 0408 453 632.

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Trekking the trail Summer or autumn, in the Thredbo and Perisher area there are a wide variety of mountain bike trails and walking tracks to choose from.

Take a short one hour ride or challenge yourself to that trek of a lifetime. Explore Australia’s highest mountain Kosciuszko, experience the pioneering heritage of the NSW High Country with a visit to one of our historic huts, take a dip in a cool mountain stream and discover the wonders of the NSW Snowy Mountains.

For those with mobility issues you can hire free of charge our TrailRider from the Snowy Region Visitor Centre in Jindabyne. Just call ahead to book.

The TrailRider offers new opportunities for people with mobility restrictions to experience our parks for themselves, and with their family and their friends. It has handles at the front and back, which allow guides to manoeuvre the chair on walking tracks that are not wheelchair-accessible, including up and down stairs.

The use of a TrailRider requires a minimum of two guides.

The Thredbo Valley Track is an iconic summer mountain bike trail and year round walk which is one of the Snowy Mountains most popular and easiest adventures on two

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wheels. It’s a moderate three hour ride or an eight hour walk between Thredbo Alpine Village and Bullocks Flat Skitube Terminal. If you prefer to tackle just a section of the track, there are access points at Ngarigo or Thredbo Diggings campgrounds, and at Bullocks Flat.

The track starts from Friday Drive, in Thredbo, and meanders along the pretty Thredbo River valley, crossing five suspension bridges on the way to Ngarigo campground. Soak in the views of the Ramshead Range as you ride by the banks of the Thredbo River, through tall mountain gum forest, snow gum woodland, and open grasslands.

The track is mostly smooth for easy riding or walking with some short climbs and descents, making it a great family, small group of individual adventure, suitable for most ages.

Arrange a car pool, or take advantage of several shuttle services and tours in summer, to return to Thredbo.

Lower Thredbo Valley track extension: The Thredbo Valley track is being extended downstream from Bullocks Flat to link with trails around Lake Jindabyne. The new sections of the track will progressively be opened as construction works are completed.

Time to get on your bike, put on your hiking boots to explore and discovery the beauty of Kosciuszko National Park and its stunning Alpine Environments. For more information contact one of our visitor centres at Jindabyne 02 64505600, Tumut 02 69477025 or Khancoban on 02 check number.

Discover Yarrangobilly Caves BOOKINGS AND INFORMATION Yarrangobilly Caves call 02 6454 9597 Caves House Accommodation call 1300 072 757 For more information visit www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au

South Glory Cave, Jersey Cave and Jillabenan Cave Open 9am-4pm for regular guided and self-guided tours.

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Easter Fairs

Adaminaby Easter Fair The popular Adaminaby Easter Fair is on Easter Saturday 9am to 3pm.

The Easter Fair is a day for the family to enjoy, with over 60 market stalls, plus community group fundraising stalls, exhibits, raffles, competitions and events to entertain all comers.

Musical entertainment on the day will be provided by Jay Podger.

Activities will start with the Easter Bonnet Parade, Dog High Jump and Easter Egg Toss.

Families can take part in the tug-of-war, kids will love the watermelon eating competition and adults can try out the pie eating competition and the Adaminaby P & C Wood Auction.

Trout tossing will be a hit with the kids. The penultimate event of the day is a visit by the Easter Bunny bearing chocolate eggs for all.

The last and most highly anticipated event on the day is the Wacky Quacky Duck Race, with 1250 ducks “racing” under Adaminaby in the storm water drain.

The Adaminaby School of Arts Memorial Hall will be open all day for a special viewing of the “Stage Curtain”, the curtain was crafted by community members and is a spectacular and vibrant jaw dropping artwork.

The Snowy Scheme Museum will be open from 10am.

Aside from being a great fun day, the Easter Fair is also a major fundraising day for the wider community with money being raised by various local groups, including the CWA, the Red Cross, Craft Group, Fishing Club, Snowy Scheme Museum, Mens and Womens Bowlers, the Golf Course Trust and the Adaminaby Public School P&C. All in all, the Adaminaby Easter Fair will definitely be a day all the family will enjoy!

Berridale Easter Fair The Berridale Lions Club will hold their annual Easter Fair at the Lions and Central Park, Jindabyne Rd Berridale, on Easter Saturday 31st March 2018, between 9am and 2pm.

This fair is the longest running event of its type in the region and continues to expand and provide new and exciting features, both for adults and children.

The event is run by the Lions Club; a not-for-profit organisation which supports the community in a variety of ways, with all profits being returned to the community. An important objective of the event is to provide an opportunity for local charities to raise funds for their activities. In addition there are many stalls offering a huge range of interesting goods and services.

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Some of the attractions include:

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SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS Cooma Community Band Buskers Vintage car display Historic Aitchison House tours Ex-Snowy machinery display Blacksmithing demonstrations Ex-Snowy and static machinery display Wood turning display

CHILDREN’S ATTRACTIONS THROUGHOUT THE DAY * Easter Bunny * Easter egg scramble * Small animal petting zoo * Jumping castle, carousel

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FIREWOOD Dutch auction with three individual loads of firewood

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Saturday 31st March 2018 8am to 9pm – Sculptures exhibited for viewing and acquisition Visit the exhibition tent near the Strzelecki Monument at Banjo Paterson Park to collect an Event Guide (for a gold coin donation) and participate in the People’s Choice Award.

Sunday 1st April 2018

Lake Light Sculpture is an inspiring outdoor sculpture exhibition and competition which will be held along the stunning foreshore of Lake Jindabyne in the Snowy Mountains of NSW from the 30th March to 2nd April 2018.

The Easter long weekend offers a fantastic opportunity to experience Jindabyne. The sculptures are displayed in an evocative setting with the reflections of the Snowy Mountains on the lake, providing a living studio for the artworks but it is as night falls that the real magic begins. Illumination has, since the festival’s inception, been a defining element of Lake Light Sculpture, and the sculptures are lit from sunset to 10pm each evening. Artists embed lighting, reflection and optical

tricks into their sculptures to play on the light of Easter’s full moon. The effect is dramatic, transforming the already interesting sculptures and revealing hidden elements. It’s an ideal time to bundle up against the autumn chill and walk hand-in-hand with the ones you love along the foreshore.

Artists of every calibre – including professionals, experienced and emerging artists, community groups, and local tradesmen – participate in the event.

Previous years’ prizes have included a sculpture residency at the Australian National University, the coveted People’s Choice Award, and the Illumination Award for the sculpture that best lights up the starstrewn night.

8am to 9pm – Sculptures exhibited for viewing and acquisition Visit the exhibition tent near the Strzelecki Monument at Banjo Paterson Park to collect an Event Guide (for a gold coin donation) and participate in the People’s Choice Award.

4pm to 6pm – Drinks with the Artists & Announcement of People’s Choice Award Winner

Monday 2nd April 2018 8am to Midday – Sculptures exhibited for viewing and acquisition Visit the exhibition tent near the Strzelecki Monument at Banjo Paterson Park to collect an Event Guide (for a gold coin donation).

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Easter Art Show and Sale Opening Night and Exhibition

This year’s Lions Easter Art Show and Sale held at the Jindabyne Memorial Hall is attracting a lot of attention and organisers are expecting over 300 entries from over 90 local and interstate artists.

The show starts with the Mitre 10 Jindabyne Opening Night at 7pm on Thursday 29 March, a wonderful way to start the Easter break. Tickets are available at the door and with delicious finger food supplied by CWA this is always a popular event. The hard-working Lions will be on hand to make sure the wine is flowing, and the night runs smoothly. Admission to the Opening Night is $15 which covers the light supper, beverages and of course the first chance to snare that artwork that you have always wanted.

Long-time Lions member and Art Show committee head, Terry Chalk says that once again, the quality and variety of the artworks is amazing. “We have a wonderful mix of paintings, drawings, photographs, sculptures and craft.

There is something for everyone, whether it is a grand statement for your ski lodge or a feature for your living room, this is the place to pick up an absolute bargain. All of the artwork is priced at below $1,500, with some as low as $50 and a tremendous selection of very high-quality items in the $200 to $400 price range”, he said.

The Art Show runs from Good Friday, over Easter (10am5pm) then through to l the following weekend(10am4pm).

Mr Chalk has praised the local businesses who make this event possible through prizes and support. “We must publicly thank Kosciusko First National Real Estate, Mitre 10 Jindabyne, Lake Crackenback Resort and Spa, Wendy Hukins Home Cleaning, Blizzard Print & Design, Snowy Monaro Regional Council, Kunama Galleries, Mountain Maid Cleaning, Perisher, Nugget’s Crossing and NPWS for their support.” Without the support of these local businesses this event would not be able to be held.

General admission to the show each day is by $2 donation.

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Last October, Lee TaylorFriend walked into Shear Delight Hairdressing Salon in Berridale and walked out with a new haircut and exciting new business idea.

In four short months, Lee’s idea has become a reality, and as of March 1, Snowy Mountains Remedial Massage will be back up and running after a 15-year hiatus.

9 In four short months, Lee’s idea has become a reality, and as of March 1, Snowy Mountains Remedial Massage will be back up and running after a 15-year hiatus. “I went to Mandy for a haircut and was telling her about how I wanted a shop front again,� said Lee. “She said, ‘You know my front room is free?’�

As destiny would have it, Berridale was also missing a massage therapist after Nicola Johnson moved her business to Canberra in January. “It was just fate, serendipity, that I went in for a haircut and ended up setting up a business,� Lee said.

Lee’s story started far from the Snowy Mountains in the hustle and bustle of Sydney, where she worked as a property manager for a busy real estate agency in the northern suburbs. “It was a high pressure, high stress job in the hectic real estate world,� she said.

Lee’s life was brought to a halt when her father passed away suddenly.

She took a step back, reassessed her life and made a decision that would completely change its course. “I realised stress really isn’t great for you,� she said. “Money is one thing, but quality of life is another.�

Lee had been thinking about massage therapy for a while, and with the support of her husband, enrolled in a Diploma of Remedial Massage at the Australasian College of Natural Therapies in Surry Hills.

Coming from a job where she rarely had time for exercise, Lee treated the career change as a lifestyle change as well.

She walked 40 minutes to the college carrying a backpack full of textbooks and switched to a healthier diet.

Through her course, Lee learned the way the body works, with a focus on anatomy, physiology, nutrition, remedial therapies, aromatherapy, reflexology and shiatsu.

“A lot more goes into study than people realise,� she said.

When Lee and her husband moved to the Snowy Mountains in 2000, she opened a massage therapy practice at the Banjo Paterson Inn and later, the Alpine Gables Resort.

By 2003, she had two sons under two years old and was unable to provide the level of service she wanted for her business. “It felt better to step away from having a shop front, so I became a ‘stay at home mum’, which is the busiest job in the world!� She said. “When my second son, Jake, was one, I started to write. I wrote stories of local people, got involved in community events and encouraged people to share their stories and history.�

In 2009, Lee’s husband had a lifechanging accident and their life was diverted in yet another direction.

Lee started working for community services in Berridale, supporting people with dementia and other specific needs.

She soon realised the healing power of writing and developed therapeutic writing and poetry workshops for Carers ACT. “It is empowering for people to learn a skill,� said Lee. “Writing can be used as a positive selfhelp tool to increase wellbeing and reduce stress.�

Lee hopes to bring these workshops to the Snowy Mountains and combine her two loves, massage and writing.

Lee has years of experience in a variety of massage techniques. She offers remedial massage, sports massage, relaxation/ therapeutic massage, pregnancy massage, seated/corporate massage, trigger point therapy, remedial therapies and reiki.

From March 1, you can find Lee at 56 Jindabyne Road Berridale, next to Shear Delight Hairdressing Salon or call 0408 166 200.

“I went to Mandy for a haircut and was telling her about how I wanted a shop front again,� said Lee.

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1200 Landrovers to converge on Cooma Easter 2018 will see more than 1200 Landrovers roll into Cooma and district as part of the 70th anniversary of Landrovers in Australia. The four-day event will include a motorkhana, swap meet, gala dinner and displays.

There will also be a grand parade along Sharp Street on Sunday morning.

Participants in the celebrations are required to register and bookings have already opened for the various activities.

For all the information about the event go to www.landrover70thcooma.com

Schedule Day 1: Thursday 29th March Registration and Check-in (collect rego packs) between 3pm and 8pm at: Cooma Car Club Bolaro St, Cooma NSW 2630

Day 2: Friday 30th March Registration and Check-in (collect rego packs) open from 9am - 8pm: Cooma Car Club Bolaro St, Cooma NSW 2630 Various local self-guided trips (more details to come) Land Rover Australia and Exhibitors on

display at Showground from 12 noon

Day 3: Saturday 31st March Late Registration and Check-in (collect rego packs) open 9am - 12noon at: Cooma Car Club Bolaro St, Cooma NSW 2630 Various day trips available Land Rover Australia and Exhibitors all day display at Showground Non-Timed Motorkhana Land Rover Swap Meet Retro Rovers Navigation Trial (Click here for info) Informal fun outdoor family evening BBQ

and entertainment at Showground (pre-booking and payment required Eventbrite)

Gala Dinner and Awards Night MultiFunction Centre, Cooma Showground (pre-booking and payment required Eventbrite)

Day 4: Sunday 1st April Vehicles meet at Cooma Racecourse from 8am Grand Parade through town 10am to 11am Grand display of vehicles on Showgrounds and awards judging 11am to 4pm Land Rover Australia and Exhibitors all day display at Showground Land Rover Swap Meet at Showground

Special MC at gala dinner The MC for the night of the Gala Dinner will be Michael Bishop.

A lot of you will be familiar with Mike as a leading authority on the Land Rover S1 and the author of the book ‘We Found Our Engineer’ the discovery of Arthur Goddard now living in Brisbane Australia who was the project engineer working for Rover on the Land Rover project in 1948.

Mike (from Melbourne) now lives in the UK and heads up the Land Rover Classic program bringing Series 1 Land Rovers and Range Rover Classic (twodoor) from all over the world back to original ‘new’ specification.

He will be attending the 70th celebrations over the four days and looks forward to catching up with old friends and talking about project past and present.

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Day 5: Monday 2nd April Farewell Breakfast at Cooma Showground from 7.30am Land Rover Australia and Exhibitors display at Showground until 12noon Close of event 12noon.

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The Berridale Inn has provided the community of the Snowy Monaro access to the Merino Room to create a Community Art Gallery.

To the delight of local artists, the Berridale Community Art Gallery will have their first opening over the Easter long weekend.

Open Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday 11am to 4pm with free entry.

Well known local photographers Matt Burke, who enjoys historical, machinery and Australian landscapes, and Erin Bartell, who enjoys photography of landscapes and portraiture, are a young couple with a lot of enthusiasm for the area and being behind the camera.

Local identity David Bigwood, published writer and photographer, will have a range of prints and cards of the local landscape.

Celebrated local photographer, Ray Killen has been an icon of the Snowy Mountains for decades. Ray has a long established photography gallery in Berridale and has always seen the town’s future as a destination built on a strong art culture. Ray will have a range of prints, cards and photos that are sure to delight visitors to the region.

Well known Lake Light Sculpture exhibitor, our very own Alex Corby, will have a large range of large and small metal sculpture works. A must see, for his imagination and workmanship. With a great range in prices and sizes you are sure to take home a unique one-of-a-kind metal sculpture art piece.

Local skull artist “Gonk Art” is known for his mosaic sambar deer skull and antler pieces. Beautiful alpine antler work that will compliment any home in the Snowy Mountains.

Metal Head Black Smithing, Phil is a traditional blacksmith, view his creations and consider getting a commissioned piece done. Custom made gates are popular, however his range of techniques is diverse.

Pauline Coxon a a Biripi Artist living and painting on Ngarigi Country and a gallery owner in Berridale. Pauline is known for her colourful snow themes.

Kate Eddy, fabric artist, makes cushions and scarves. Her business grew out of her love for hand block printed fabrics from India. She showcases these beautiful hand printed fabrics in her unique designs. Block printing is a centuries old traditional method of fabric printing using handcarved wooden blocks which are then used to hand print wonderful fabrics. herindigodesigns.com

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Address: 1 Park Street Berridale 2628 Phone: 0468 390 515 Website: www.paulinecoxon.com Open: Tues to Sun 10am to 4pm. Closed Mondays.

Berridale Inn features a lounge bar where families and children can play pool, Buck Hunter, pinball and the jukebox that’s popular with the locals.

Address:

66 Jindabyne Rd, Berridale NSW 2628

Phone:

(02) 6456 3209

Website:

www.berridaleinnhotelmotel.site

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UNIQUE BOOTIQUE and Thai clothing, extensive range of fashionable and comfortable pleasantly plump wear, hand-made baby and knitwear, personal care products, jewellery, accessories, furniture and collectables.

Address: 32 Jindabyne Road, Berridale NSW 2628 Phone: 0405 459 779 Website: Facebook Hours: Monday to Friday 9am – 4:30pm; Saturday 9am – 4pm; Sunday by appt.

RAY KILLEN GALLERY

BERRIDALE BAKERY

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There’s nothing like a family owned village bakery.

The Berridale bakery serves bread, pies, sausage rolls and pastries all baked on the premises plus cakes and loads

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sonably priced. Stop in and grĂď Ă Ɖŝnjnja on Friday nights.

Address: Jindabyne Road, Berridale NSW 2628 Phone: 0431 292 721 Social: Facebook Open:

72 Jindabyne Road, Berridale NSW 2628 6456 3895 www.raykillengallery.com See website for opening hours

SNOWY RIVER HISTORICAL SOCIETY & SCIENCE MUSEUM Within the heritage centre at Berridale Public School lies a muarchive of school days, war days, rags and riches stories, rare and unique pieces that brings life to those who shaped the early ĚĂLJƐ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ^ŶŽǁLJ DŽŶĂƌŽ͘ ŽŵƉůĞŵĞŶƟŶŐ ƚŚŝƐ ŝƐ ƚŚĞ ŝůů ƌŽnjŝĞƌ ^ĐŝĞŶĐĞ DƵƐĞƵŵ͘ ŝůů ǁĂƐ Ă ^/ZK ƐĐŝĞŶƟƐƚ ǁŚŽ ŚĂƐ ĚŽŶĂƚĞĚ his life’s work collected throughout his career.

Address: Berridale Public School, Oliver Street Berridale Website: Open:

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WHISK AND COCOA Stop and pop into Whisk and Cocoa, Berridale’s latest cafe and slices made from scratch.

Address: 2/70 Jindabyne Road, Berridale NSW 2628 Phone: 6456 4682 Website: www.whiskandcocoa.com.au Open: 7 days, 7.30am - 3pm

COOLAMATONG SNOWY MOUNTAINS COUNTRY CLUB BERRIDALE POST OFFICE ŽŶĞͲƐƚŽƉͲƐŚŽƉ͊ &Ƶůů ƉŽƐƚ ŽĸĐĞ ƐĞƌǀŝĐĞƐ͕ ŵŽŶĞLJ ŽƌĚĞƌƐ ĂŶĚ ŝŶƚĞƌŶĞƚ ŵŽŶĞLJ ƚƌĂŶƐĨĞƌƐ͕ ƐƚĂƟŽŶĞƌLJ ĂŶĚ ƉƌŝŶƚĞƌ ĐĂƌƚƌŝĚŐĞƐ͕ ŐŝŌƐ͕ ĐŚŝůĚƌĞŶ͛Ɛ ƚŽLJƐ͕ ƵŶůŽĐŬĞĚ ƉŚŽŶĞƐ͕ ^/D ĐĂƌĚƐ ;dĞůƐƚƌĂ ĂŶĚ KƉƚƵƐͿ͕ ƉŚŽŶĞ ĂĐĐĞƐƐŽƌŝĞƐ͕ ĐŽŶĨĞĐƟŽŶĞƌLJ͕ ůŽĐĂůůLJ ĐƌĂŌĞĚ ŐŝŌƐ ĂŶĚ ŚŽŵĞǁĂƌĞƐ͕ ŶĞǁƐƉĂƉĞƌƐ͕ ĐŽƌƉŽƌĂƚĞ ŇŽǁĞƌƐ ;dŚŽƌŶ Θ ^ŶŽǁͿ͕ ƌƵŶĞůůŝ͛Ɛ ĐŽīĞĞ ƉŽĚƐ͕ ^ŶŽǁLJ DŽƵŶƚĂŝŶƐ ŽīĞĞ͕ ŐŽŌ ĐĂƌĚƐ ĂŶĚ wrapping paper, Nest of Pambula, Hutwoods candles and Tilley products.

Address: 24 Myack Street; Berridale, 2628 Phone: 6456 3240 Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm

LUCY ROSE and women riding through snowy landscapes. Lucy’s art is trĂŶƐŝƟŽŶŝŶŐ now, capturing snow scenes with snowsports and boldly colourful mountain ranges. Lucy also sells frameable Address: Jindabyne Rd; Berridale, 2628 Phone: 0438 439 438 Web: www.lucyrose-art.com phone enquiries to ensure she can meet in person.

Golf Course, Club House and a Town Club in the centre of with a contemporary modern look. A perfect place to join up drinks and snacks. Beer may also be purchased by the case. A relaxing bar area with lounge chairs and a large screen television, mood lighted environment serving great meals from 6pm Friday, Saturday and Sundays. A dedicated children’s amusement area completes the ideal set up for members and guests.

Address: 3 Jindabyne Rd; Berridale, 2628 Phone: 02 6456 4601 Web: www.coolamatonggolfclub.com Social: Facebook Open: from 3.30pm daily

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SNOWY MOUNTAINS REMEDIAL MASSAGE MASSAGE CAN Relieve…Muscular aches and pains/headaches/ Reduce…Blood pressure/stress/anxiety. Relax…Body/mind/ spirit. Covered by most health funds.

Address: 56 Jindabyne Road (next to Shear Delight) Phone: 0408 166 200 (call to make an appointment) Open: Monday to Thursday

PEAK PHYSIO PLUS The aim is to have you performing at your peak! HICAP’s on the spot health fund rebates, plus Medicare EPC rebates where welcomed.

Address: 1/72 Jindabyne Road Berridale 2628 Phone: 02 6456 3993 Social: Facebook Hours: 9am – 5:30pm Mon, Tues, Thurs, 9am – 2pm Fri. Closed Wed.

BERRIDALE PHARMACY highway past Fleets, the pharmacy stocks a wide range of non-

as well. Open Monday to Saturday.

Address: Shop 2, 64 Jindabyne Road Berridale 2628 Phone: 6456 3022 Website: facebook.com/berridalepharmacy Open: 9am - 5.30pm Mon to Fri, 9am -12pm Sat.

SHEAR DELIGHT Amanda Woodhouse has owned and operated Shear Delight for 35 years. Amanda enjoys hairdressing for all age groups and all types of hairdressing (including perming). Located in the occasion hairdressing. Amanda stocks Loreal professional Delorennjo and Matrix hair care products.

Address: 56 Jindabyne Rd; Berridale, 2628 Phone: 02 6456 3249 Call to make an appointment.

Open: Tuesday to Saturday

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of experience.

Contact: 0416 011 364 contact@georginaeveyoga.com Social: Hours: Tuesday’s 6pm Website: www.georginaeveyoga.com

TRANSPORT, TRADES AND SERVICES

ALPEN AUTO RENTALS All-Wheel-Drive (AWD). No snow chains required. ComfortTransit Van for self-move jobs. Concierge service – to Canberra or Snowy Mountains Airport and Visitor Centres. Prices vary... book online.

Address: 50 Jindabyne Road Berridale NSW 2628 Phone: 0410 800 527 Website: www.alpenautorentals.com Hours: 9am – 5pm Mon to Fri; 9am – 12pm Sat

HIGHLANDER COMBINED SERVICES

and security products.

Address: PO Box 104, Berridale NSW 2628 Phone: 6456 3333 Contact us for a free quote.

Website: www.highlander.net.au

GSR ALUMINIUM WINDOWS & SCREENS Over 25 years in the glass and window industry, security screens and doors, frameless, semi-frameless and ĨƵůůLJ ĨƌĂŵĞĚ ƐŚŽǁĞƌƐĐƌĞĞŶƐ͕ ĞŶĞƌŐLJ ĞĸĐŝĞŶƚ ĚŽƵďůĞ ŐůĂnjĞĚ windows and doors.

Address: The Gateway Complex 32 Jindabyne Road, Berridale NSW 2628 Phone: 0404 100 591 Hours: Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm

SNOWY RIVER REAL ESTATE a tree change? Create your space in our shire! Buying a home, cial opportunity or in need of a relaxing break from the city?

We look forward to welcoming you with quality, ethical and professional services.

Address: Shop 5/74 Jindabyne Road Berridale 2628 Phone: 6456 3243 or 0411 136 645 Website: www.snowyriverrealestate.com.au Open: Mon to Fri 9am to 5pm. Sat 9am – midday

MORTGAGE CHOICE &ƌĞĞ ŚŽŵĞ ůŽĂŶ ĂƐƐŝƐƚĂŶĐĞ ĨŽƌ ƉƵƌĐŚĂƐĞ Žƌ ƌĞĮŶĂŶĐĞ͘ ŽŶŶĂ ŝƐ Ă ŚŽŵĞ ůŽĂŶ ƐƉĞĐŝĂůŝƐƚ͕ ĞĂŐĞƌ ƚŽ ƐŚĂƌĞ ŚĞƌ ĞdžƉĞƌƟƐĞ ƚŽ ŚĞůƉ LJŽƵ ďĞƩĞƌ ƵŶĚĞƌƐƚĂŶĚ ƚŚĞ ŚŽŵĞ ůŽĂŶ ƉƌŽĐĞƐƐ͘ ŽŶŶĂ ĐŽŵͲ pares lenders and helps you avoid fees. Servicing the Snowy Mountains/Riverina since 2006.

Address: PO Box 33 Berridale 2628 Phone: 1300 591 950 or 0404 666 639 or (02) 6456 2627 Website: www.mortgagechoice.com.au/donna.robson Email: donna.robson@mortgagechoice.com.au

AWAY WE GO TOURS Australia’s no.1 school excursion and tour specialist. Over 13 ies, building on the concepts taught in the classroom, Away We Go Tours now provide tailored travel plans to families, corporate travellers, individuals looking to join small group tours and students planning their schoolies getaway.

Address: 1 Jindabyne Road Berridale 2628 Phone: 6456 4033 Website: www.awaywegotours.com.au Open: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.

HENLEY PROPERTY Henley Property Sales has the experience and resources to ensure we match your property with the right buyer to achieve pate and deal with any challenges, and guide them with knowlAddress: 62 Jindabyne Road Berridale 2628 Phone: 6421 1082 or 6457 2504 Website: www.henleypropertysales.com.au Open: Mon to Fri 9am to 5pm. Sat/Sun by appointment.

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THREDBO CRAFT BREWING FESTIVAL @ Thredbo Alpine Hotel Thredbo Resort showcased the latest in craft beer brewing in style at their inaugural Craft Brewing Festival in February.

Visitors from as far away as QLD’s Sunshine Coast and New Zealand enjoyed beer tastings from local and national craft beer brewers, watched a brewing demonstration by Kosciuszko Pale Ale’s brew master Chuck Hahn, and listened to great local music by the pool. Those lucky enough to attend the “Brews, Ales and Tales” Degustation Dinner with a difference, on Friday night, had the first taste of the wide range of craft beers on offer.

Thredbo Alpine Hotel’s Executive Chef, Kane Stamp and the craft brewers collaborated to create an outstanding five-course degustation masterpiece, with a selection of matching beers for each course. For over 100 guests, the taste journey began with Merimbula rock oysters, dill and juniper salmon, beef brisket sliders, massive T-Bones with truffle fries, with a decadent dessert tasting plate to finish… if there was room.

Each course was savoured alongside Pale Ales, Hop Ales, Lagers, IPA’s, Fruity, Dunkel and Porter varieties, and no-one was left hungry.

“It was the most amazing meal I’ve had in the Thredbo, especially that T-Bone” said a guest from Sydney, who had never visited Thredbo in summer before.

The craft brewers included Kosciuszko Pale Ale, James Squire, Yenda Beer Company, Capital Brewing Co, Jindabyne Brewing, Bentspoke Brewing Co, Monteith’s Brewing, Young Henry’s, Bridge Road Brewers, Maisel Weiss, and Modus Operandi.

Nick from Capital Brewing said, “We were stoked to be involved in the craft beer

festival at Thredbo, and it was amazing see how enthusiastic everyone was about independent Aussie craft beer! We had an amazing time at the event, connecting with the crowds whose favourite from our tent seemed to be a mid-strength - our Summit Session XPA.” “Thredbo’s event was a great opportunity for Bridge Road Brewers to showcase our beers to a new audience. Our beers are well received in Falls Creek and Mt Hotham, and this festival gave us just the opportunity to showcase our wares to the ski-fields of the Snowies. Most importantly, it was great to see resort management leveraging small beer brands, and hopefully this opens the door for small independent business into the coming and future winter seasons.

The crowd was great,” said Bridge Road Brewers Ben Kraus.

With his locally based Kosciuszko Brewing Company, Chuck took festivalgoers on a craft beer journey through masterclasses, presentations, blind tastings and information sessions. It was an opportunity to learn how to become your own craft brewer, master and sample the unique flavours of local beer.

“I am thrilled to be part of the inaugural Kosciuszko Craft Beer Festival at Thredbo, and even brewed a specialty Thredbo batch especially for the event,” said Chuck.

“As a nation, we love the frothy amber ale, with over 200 craft breweries in Australia and double the number of craft beer volumes in the last five years, representing over four percent of the total market,” Chuck added.

Over 100 guests packed Thredbo Alpine Hotel’s Kosciuszko Room to experience a fivecourse feast, enhanced by carefully selected ales from 11 craft brewers exhibiting at the inaugural Craft Brewing Festival in Thredbo.

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Easter and School Holiday Adventures

This autumn the mountains are action packed with events, activities and adventures. Thredbo has so much planned for the Easter and the School Holidays with an experience for the whole family.

Headlining the Easter break is Thredboâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Golden Easter Egg Hunt by Lindt where six hidden Easter Bunnies represent cash. There will be a jackpot Bunny worth $5,000 and five other golden Bunnies worth $1,000 each. With six opportunities to take home to cash this Easter could be extra $pecial. For the littlies there will also be the famous Giant Kids Easter Egg Hunt, where over 5,000 Lindt chocolate eggs will be ready to be found.

Bring your own basket or create one at the craft workshops that will be part of the Easter Family Adventure Festival March 30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; April 2. There will be entertainment and activities galore along with the hefty roll call of things to do in the village.

Looking for some school break adventures? The April School Holidays Adventure Festival, is on April 14 - 28, with a giant program of activities and entertainment.

The kids can run free, jump on a bike, roll through the skate park, get creative, find their Zen and go on their very own night adventure.

Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a sample of the School Holiday Festival activities: â&#x20AC;˘ Kids Night Adventures â&#x20AC;˘ Family yoga â&#x20AC;˘ Hike and Bike Mountain Challenge â&#x20AC;˘ Family movies â&#x20AC;˘ Face painting â&#x20AC;˘ Arts and craft sessions â&#x20AC;˘ Bookworm reading sessions â&#x20AC;˘ Giant games â&#x20AC;˘ Glow in the dark Disc Golf â&#x20AC;˘ Family friendly hikes â&#x20AC;˘ Tree planting â&#x20AC;˘ Kids pump track workshop Plus moreâ&#x20AC;Ś

Then make a list of resort activities to tick off - like the Bobsled, heated pool, waterslide, Mission Inflatable, Springfree trampolines, pump track, skate park, golf, tennis, Disc Golf Park and chairliftâ&#x20AC;Śthe kids will have a blast.

Love to pedal with the family? Thredbo also has an amazing network of mountain bike trails for all standards of riders. From the gentle meandering Pipeline Path to the adrenalin filled downhill and high alpine All Mountain Trail youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re sure to find a favourite.

The 17km Thredbo Valley Track is a

Medal winning run for Thredbo

popular choice for families.

Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll ride right alongside the Thredbo River and make crossings on impressive suspension bridges over undulating landscapes.

There are picnic and swimming spots to rest and take a break along the way and there is a shuttle service to bring you back to Thredbo.

Remember to pack the hiking boots to conquer Kozzie, as Mt Kosciuszko is a

After the stellar season of 2017, Thredbo maintained the winning run by picking up top honours in a cache of industry and peer award presentations.

Thredbo placed a huge focus on providing the best full alpine experience for guests. From free entertainment, amazing après sessions, unbeatable resort activities and offering the best beginner snow programs for first timers. This approach, coupled with the natural benefits of having the mountain and the village connected has seen Thredbo pick up these snow travel accolades.

Winner - Best Australian Ski Resort â&#x20AC;&#x201C; World Ski Awards

6.5km walk from the top of Thredboâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chairlift, it is a great activity to tick off the family bucket list.

Great value, unparalleled alpine adventures, a village full of activities and a mountain of things to do for the whole family, Thredbo is the place to be these holidays.

Winner â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Best Australian Ski Resort â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Luxury Travel Gold List Winner â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Best Ski Resort â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Snowsports Industry Australia Awards Winner â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Best Australian Ski Resort â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2017 Out & About with Kids â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Best of Family Travel Awards â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are thrilled to be nominated for these awards and now ecstatic with the great wins.

It is testament to a great team who strive to provide guests with an exceptional experience.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more than just the snow, the village gives Thredbo that edge of difference, the après atmosphere, events and facilities are unrivalled in the the Australian Australian snow snow industry,â&#x20AC;? industryâ&#x20AC;? said Jordan Rodgers, General Manager Thredbo.

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Autumn Calendar of Events

MARCH EVENTS Sat 3rd â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sun 1st April Thursday 8th Friday 9th Fri 9th â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sat 10th Fri 9th â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sun 11th Saturday 10th

Sunday 11th

Wednesday 14th Thursday 15th Saturday 17th

Sunday 18th Thursday 22nd Saturday 24th

Sunday 25th Friday 30th Fri 30th â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Mon 2nd April Fri 30th March â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sat 7th April Saturday 31st

Pixels, Paints, Pots and Pastels â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Raglan Gallery, Exhibition opens 3pm, 3rd March. 3 generations of Davis artists, on display until Sunday 1st April.

Snowy Mountains Ladies in Business â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Jindabyne 9am-3pm Native Seed Collection & Plant Propagation Workshop - â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Black Flatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; CorrowonG High Country Wine & Cheese Festival â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Thredbo 4pm Conquer Kosciuszko for RUOK? â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Thredbo Australian Alpine Ascent Festival â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Jindabyne & Snowy Mountains 8pm Rock or Be Rocked - Club Bombala Live Music: Boganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Heroes - The Australian Hotel, Cooma 2.30pm Conservatorium Pianists Cowley Fu & Alexandera Yau â&#x20AC;&#x201C; St Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Parish Hall 9.30am Thredbo Gravity Girls â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Thredbo 9.30am Thredbo Downhill Dudes Mountain Bike Clinic â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Thredbo Private Gardens of the Monaro Self Drive Tour Free Thredbo Photography Workshop â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Thredbo 6pm-7pm Digital Audit Workshop, hosted by Cooma Chamber - Boyce Chartered Accountants 4pm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7pm Live Music on the Deck â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Thredbo Relay for Life 2018 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Centennial Park, Cooma 9.30am Awakening Ancient Futures â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Ingelara Retreat, Michelago A Weekend with the Masters, Performing Arts Camp â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Jindabyne Sports & Rec 11am St Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day at The Aussie â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Australian Hotel, Cooma 8pm St Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day entertainment Matt Dent â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Bar 106, Cooma Ex-Services Club Scene of the Crime performing â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Club Bombala 10am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3pm Cooma Multicultural Festival - Centennial Park, Cooma The Snowy Mountains Readers Writers Festival â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Cooma Car Club 5.30pm Jindabyne Connect - Rydges Horizons Snowy Mountains 150th Anniversary Michelago Public School â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Ryrie Street, Michelago Off the Rails â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Pizza & Pints â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Michelago Historical Railway Station Shannons Flat Autumn Gathering â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Shannons Flat community hall 2018 Food & Wine Trail, Community Chest â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Snowy Monaro 10am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2pm Yallambee Fete â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Yallambee Lodge, 1 Binalong Street Cooma 2pm-4pm LAOKO High Tea Fundraiser - Jindy Inn, Jindabyne Floral Exhibition â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;From the Cradle to the Graveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; - St Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Anglican Church, Cooma Orbison & Elvis, starring Eddy Daniels - Cooma Ex-Services Club 9.30pm Live Music: Boganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Heroes â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Australian Hotel, Cooma Sir William Hudson Memorial Fete â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sir William Hudson, Cooma 9pm Good Friday entertainment Scene of the Crimeâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; Bar 106, Cooma Ex-Services Club Lake Light Sculpture â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Jindabyne Easter Family Adventure Festival - Thredbo Jindabyne Lions 2018 Art Show and Sale - Jindabyne Memorial Hall 9am Adaminaby Easter Fair â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Adaminaby Berridale Easter Fair

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SUPPORTS EVENTS IN OUR REGION www.snowymonaro.nsw.gov.au

APRIL EVENTS 30th March – 2nd April Wednesday 4th Friday 6th

Saturday 7th Sat 7th – Sun 8th Thursday 12th

Friday 13th Saturday 14th Sat 14th – Sat 28th Sunday 15th Fri 20th – Sun 22nd Saturday 21st Thursday 26th Feb – 30th April

Easter Family Adventure Festival - Thredbo, including Golden Easter Egg Hunt Private Gardens of the Monaro Self Drive Tour Faulty Tower Dining Experience – Rydges Hotel, Jindabyne 10am & 12pm Historic Burnima Homestead Tours – Burnima Rocky Trail NSW State Series – Thredbo 9am Mature Mob Bus Trip - departs outside St Paul’s Anglican Church 7pm Community Red FacesCharity Event – Cooma Ex-Services Club 6pm for 7:45pm The Best O’ Bloomin British – Cooma Ex-Services Club 9.30pm LIVE Music: Jay Podger - The Australian Hotel, Cooma Easter School Holidays Adventure Festival – Thredbo Gravity Girls, Mountain Bike Clinic – Thredbo 2.30pm Canberra Recorder & Early Music Society – St Paul’s Parish Hall, Cooma 160th Birthday The Australian Hotel – Cooma, weekend celebration Nimmitabel & District Garden Club Open Gardens & Plant Fair Paint the Landscape Weekend Workshops - Lake Crackenback Resort 5.30pm Jindabyne Connect - Rydges Horizons Snowy Mountains Ngarigo People, Ngarigo Country: An Exhibition – Bundian Way Gallery, Delegate

MAY EVENTS Saturday 5th Sat 5th – Sun 6th Wednesday 9th Thursday 10th Sunday 13th Friday 18th Saturday 19th Thursday 24th Fri 25th – Sun 27th Saturday 26th Sunday 27th

10am & 12pm

Historic Burnima Homestead Tours – Burnima

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Traditional Bush Dance ‘The Flaming Galahs’ – Cooma Ex-Services Club

Steam Punk @ Altitude – Nimmitabel 7pm Sydney Male Choir – St Paul’s Parish Hall, Cooma Private Gardens of the Monaro Self Drive Tour 12-3pm Mother’s Day Lunch – Cascades Restaurant Thredbo 6pm Snowy Monaro Business Awards – Multi Function Centre, Cooma 7pm All Star Wrestling presents Mountain Mayhem – Cooma Ex-Services Club 5:30pm Jindabyne Connect - Rydges Horizons Snowy Mountains Webers Circus - Cooma Showground 3pm Michelago Music Event – Michelago Oval, Ryrie Street Mt Gladstone Hill Climb – Mt Gladstone

Local Markets SUNDAY 18th March, 15th April & 20th May Cooma Rotary Markets 9am-1pm

SATURDAY 5th May Crackenback Markets at Wildbrumby Distillery 12pm-2pm

SUNDAY 25th March, 22nd April & 27th March Bredbo CWA Markets 9am-3pm

Highlights

SATURDAY 10th March, 14th April & 12 May Nimitabel CWA Markets 9am - 1mp Adaminaby Museum & Car Boot Sale 9am -1pm

NOVEMBER EVENTS

Autumn Food & Wine Festival

Cooma Show Friday 23rd Saturday Sunday 25th March March 10th Lake Crackenback Bombala Dalgety Women’s Day High Tea Sunday Saturday 17th March, 2-4pm March 17th Dalgety Pavilion Tickets on sale now

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Camping in platypus country

With a picturesque river setting and a family of platypus just on the doorstep, it is hardly any wonder that the Bombala Caravan Park has been getting such rave reviews.

The caravan park has steadily grown in popularity over the past handful of years, and just over the last holiday season was pumping with happy visitors to the area.

Over December and January just passed there were almost 500 vans stopping at the park, with peak times in December seeing it completely booked out for several weeks.

And overall, its visitors have been delighted with their stay! Positive comments have flown in for the caravan park, complimenting everything from the park’s cleanliness and amenities, through to the friendly site manager and convenient location.

And that’s where the Bombala Caravan Park really comes into its own. Not only is the park situated very conveniently, just minutes from the main street eateries, pubs and shops, but it also sits on the banks of the beautiful Bombala River.

The river of course is home to one of the largest populations of platypus in the country, and this has been a huge drawcard to visitors, who have had the great pleasure of watching the platypus swim right in front of their campsites.

In fact, many international visitors have come to the Bombala Caravan Park just for that experience, and have of course sampled the rest of the area’s offerings while visiting.

Even should the platypus not be on show, the caravan park sits along a wonderful walking track that takes in the river, with two footbridges crossing the water, and two separate playground areas on offer.

While the caravan park has its own barbecues and kitchen set up, the nearby park also offers covered barbecue areas, while there are picnic tables aplenty and even exercise equipment available at stations around the walk.

And all is set amongst beautiful old trees that provide much needed shade in summer, as well as beautiful colour in the autumn, with flowering bulbs being another highlight in spring.

When you consider that the town itself is just an hour from the coast and little more to the mountains, the Bombala Caravan Park is certainly an attractive option for those visiting the region.

Here’s what a few of its visitors had to say this last holiday season – “Really good park on the river. Lots of shade, green and leafy. Great spot for dog walks, near the river is off-leash for a part. Town people friendly and helpful. Playground next door.”

“Awesome park right beside the river. Generous sites with some cement slabs and shady. Wonderful amenities, very clean, best disabled facility with heating in shower areas for winter travelling.

Definitely would return.”

“This is just a lovely site and a beautiful town; we would have stayed three or four nights if we knew how good it was. Fantastic amenities, amazing trees, big sites.”

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Snowy Hydro owns and operates the Snowy Scheme and provides a range of facilities around the Snowy Mountains for people to see and experience the Scheme.

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DAN SULTAN set to headline THE PEAK MUSIC FESTIVAL

23 Gold Album Artist DAN SULTAN is signed on as a Major Headliner of the PERISHER PEAK FESTIVAL, not to be missed on the Opening Weekend of the Snow Season in Perisher, June 8-11, 2018.

Dan Sultan is one of Australia’s most recognised and prolific songwriters. Music lovers have found a home in his ability to bare his longings and wounds, with Dan’s rich and soulful voice spilling all sorts of guts and glory over memorable rock and blues hooks. With a voice that is simultaneously sweet and rough, this front man knows how to turn on a crowd.

DAN SULTAN REUNITES WITH HIS BAND TO PLAY AT PEAK This hard working musician will hit the road for a stream of intimate shows from March through to June. His fans are then set for a real treat at the Peak Music Festival where Dan Sultan will hit the Perisher ski slopes in NSW for a big gig reuniting with his amazing band, headlining at the 10th Annual Perisher Peak Music Festival.

ARTIST LINEUP FOR AUSTRALIA’S COOLEST MUSIC FESTIVAL The diverse lineup for the 10th Annual Perisher Peak Festival also includes Hot Potato Band, Electrik Lemonade, Nomika (previously His Merry Men), Hussy Hicks, Allensworth, Balkan Elvis, The Morrisons, Felicity Lawless, Matiu “The Hook” Te Huki, Lizzie Flynn & The Reckoning, Sahara Beck and more.

Australian 10 piece brass act, Hot Potato Band have been known to cause a severe case of happy fever, these guys are sure to put a smile on your face. Evolving from their roots as a roving band on the streets of Sydney, they continue to capture their unique energy and interaction on stage. Hot Potato Band has put an Australian edge to its ‘multi-genre’ music which is influenced by ska, blues, funk, pop, reggae and afro-cuban, as well as the classic brass band sounds of New Orleans. Beware, as they make you the centre of their performance… literally!

EXPERIENCE PEAK AT ITS PERISHER BEST In 10 venues across the Perisher Ski Resort, Australia’s Coolest Music Festival will boast its zany vibe for the 10th year, activating the mountain’s snow scene with an eclectic gathering of divergent music for young and old.

Snow, laughter and awesome music is spread over four fun days with free scenic lift rides, snow-play, free kids entertainment and more. With Perisher’s ever increasing and extensive snow making facilities, the resort will be working hard to prepare for first tracks. Wake up to the fresh mountain air and catch a free lift on the Quad Express Chair to experience the sights from the top of Australia. Take a snow-shoe walk around the block to make the most of your time in the snow. To top off your weekend of fun, keep your eyes peeled for the phenomenal Perisher fireworks display at 7pm Saturday Night (subject to favourable weather conditions).

To buy your Festival Pass or to book a #PEAKMUSIC Accommodation Package, just follow the BUY TICKETS link on the Peak Festival Website www.peakfestival.com.au.

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Clouds building up

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As autumn reaches our region, we can expect some beautiful, big skies highlighted

by Mother Natureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own special light. This photo, by Thredbo Media shows clouds building over Thredbo as the Super Enduro was contested on the last weekend in February. Big skies, no pollution, great light...a photographerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dream or just a brilliant way to enjoy Mother Nature.

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Country shows over the hill

A country show is a chance to bring the community together to celebrate the backbone of rural communities, the agriculture industry.

From sheep and cattle, poultry and vegetables, flowers and photography, there is always something impressive to see at a country show.

It is a family outing, with plenty of entertainment for young and old, and a chance to catch up with your neighbours over a dagwood dog.

Adelong – Saturday March 11 The Adelong Show is one not to miss. Entertainment for everyone, the kids will love going on the rides and coming home exhausted at the end of the day, showbag in hand.

This year there is a new event added to the line-up, a Children’s Pet Show. Children can bring along their pet of any shape or size, with categories such as biggest and smallest, most colourful, best fancy dress and most obedient. Judging is to take place at 9.30am, so come along for a hoot.

Another new addition is the hay section with categories of one biscuit, pasture mix and small square bale.

The Adelong Show also has all your favourites, horse events, Stockman’s Challenge, livestock sections and the pavilion entries.

Tumbarumba – Saturday March 17 The Tumbarumba Show is another fine example of a classic country show. This year you will find Bruce the Balloon Man, the Snake Man, the Kentucky Farm, Bubbles mania, rides, and many other attractions.

Check out the pavilion entries for all the fresh fruit and veg, wonderful photography and art sections, and of course the delicious homemade cakes and condiments.

Batlow – Saturday March 24 Batlow, the country’s apple capital, have put their own style into their country show. The pavilion has a new installed ‘Great Wall of Batlow’. Using panels from timber apple crates marked with the names of the local orchards, the wall of the Batlow Show art exhibit is now a masterpiece itself.

Another unique feature of the Batlow Show is the best dressed scarecrow. With kids and adults scrounging through piles of second hand clothes to find the most creative outfit for their scarecrow.

For an entertaining day out in charming Batlow, you won’t find a better day than Saturday March 24.

Perisher Historical Society Host 2018 Conference

A PHS organising committee was formed at the end of last year’s Mt Hotham conference, and immediately began planning the Perisher conference, to be held from 5th - 7th May 2018.

Corroboree Lodge have provided enthusiastic support and will be the focus for the social activities, including the Welcome on Friday night and Conference dinner on Saturday night.

Perisher Resort is assisting by providing conference facilities at the Perisher Ski-Tube building for Saturday’s conference day.

A guided historical field trip is scheduled for Sunday, including an archaeological component at the site of the old Hotel Kosciusko at Sponars.

The PHS committee urge all to attend, especially local community members, and gain insights to the area we all treasure.

“This is an opportunity not to be missed! The conference is an opportunity for people who love the area to gain a real insight to its beginnings and history.”

Perisher Historical Society (PHS) is a non-profit

organisation of voluntary people with a love of those areas accessed by the Kosciusko Road including Charlotte Pass, Guthega, Smiggin Holes and Perisher Valley.

For more information about the Historical Society and the Conference in Perisher please email the President Phillip Woodman of visit their Facebook page or www.perisherhistoricalsociety.org.au

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There are two great pleasures in winter life - skiing and après. This season in Thredbo there is lots to love about après with a mighty line-up of events, celebrations and entertainment both on and off the slopes. Whether it is a quiet drink by the fire with friends, layered up for live music outdoors in the Village Square or dancing in your ski boots till late, Thredbo has “after ski” covered in 2018.

Here are a few après highlights: Heineken Saturdays Village Concert Series 9 june

First Base Vintage Après Soirée 30 june

Corona Sunset Poolside Sessions 21 july

It’s back! The Heineken Saturdays Village Concert Series last year turned the village into an après party atmosphere like no other, with some of the best artists in Australia bringing the village and vibe to life.

From Alice Ivy, Montaigne, Winston Surfshirt, The Faders, Hot Dub Time Machine and lots more, the village could not get enough of the Saturday night après vibes that every artist brought to Thredbo last winter. Best news is that it’s all happening again and the line-up is looking extra exciting.

It’s time to dust off the retro colour wear, one piece ski suits and of course…the fluro frame sunnies, First Base is hitting Thredbo for its second undertaking, which is set to be nothing short of ‘ the best après session ‘ to ever hit the Australian Alps.

With thanks to Falcona and Canadian Club, this winter Tom Tilley & Hugo Gruzman are bringing some special guests that are coolest cats in the Australian music scene to bring the non-stop party vibes to Thredbo.

Summer vibes is what comes to mind when you first think of sipping back on a Corona… or two. However, have you ever experienced a sunset in the Australian Alps? Some say, it’s the best sunset you can enjoy, top it off with a bucket of Coronas, mates and some of the Australia’s best live artists…it makes for a pretty awesome way to finish off your day in the mountains!

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Cosmo Café

Platypus Country

Our Greek Style Café has served the Monaro Region for over 60 years...

We are fa mous for our Friendly & Fast Service, our Country Style Meals, Big Breakfasts, Burgers, Steaks & Wild Rye’s Pies. Our freshly prepared sandwiches, wraps & homemade cakes complement our great Italian Lavazza Coffee.

We feature alfresco court yard dining, rear car park access, toilet facilities, air-conditioning & byo is always welcome.

Photo courtesy of Kerry Barker, Doogles Aerial Photography

Cosmo Café caters breakfast, lunch, dinner, Morning & Afternoon teas.

Catering is also available Parties, Lunches, Meetings, Coaches & Groups and we are Motor Cycle Friendly.

Proudly Supporting our Community!

Located in the Heart of Bombala

- Cosmo Café, 133 Maybe Street 64583510

Open for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Dine-in or Takeaway Monday to Saturday - Early til Late

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Penny has a unique range of gifts and homewares, jewellery and clothing, shoes and bags.

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Nestled in the foothills of the Snowy Mountains, along the eastern rim of the Riverina food bowl, Batlow has become famous for apples, as orchards take easy advantage of soil types and climatic bounty. Quality fruit and vegetables, plus grass-fed beef and lamb, grace local tables; cold-climate waratahs and rhododendrons take a viewer’s breath away; but one of the best things about Batlow is the developing cider industry that adds value to Batlow’s famous apples. Apple cider proudly takes its place alongside honey, berries, nuts and nurseries amongst cold-climate specialties. It provides families with income and has the added advantage of bringing people together socially.

Sparkling rivers and streams compete with Blowering Dam for relaxation and the freedom of fresh-water activities. Horse riding occurs alongside photography; ski resorts, caves and historical displays vie for attention in a region housing the nation’s Snowy Mountains Scheme; fishing spots are jealously guarded; but enthusiasm and imagination abound in arrangements for Batlow’s annual CiderFest. In the seven years since its inception, CiderFest has reinvigorated community morale and raised the bar on celebrations and major events. Its preparation/staging involves more than 140 volunteers who work closely with an enthusiastic organising committee to ensure that each event is the best it can be. On the third Saturday in May families are reunited, friendships are renewed, local produce assumes new popularity and apple cider reigns.

In the lead-up to this year’s event (Saturday 19 May) world attention will be focused on a royal wedding. However, organisers are hopeful that “Harry’s Granny and Pa” will be in attendance at Batlow’s CiderFest because rumour has it that the “royal bucket list” includes a caravanning and camping tour of the Snowy Valleys. Details will appear on the website as they come to hand.

One step at a time, hard-working community members are turning a small country town into a place worth visiting. Breathing crisp mountain air, growing fresh farm-gate produce and providing country hospitality certainly helps. Enthusiasm for all things apple is averting the threat of complacency; communitymindedness is driving the pursuit of excellence; and the inclusion of an annual CiderFest among major town events has encouraged townsfolk to become “excidered”.

Further information about Batlow’s CiderFest can be found on Facebook or the CiderFest website www.batlowciderfest.com.au Chris Horsle

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A number of towns in the NSW Snowy Mountains region are growing in popularity among Australian travellers, with bookings growing between January-June 2017 through the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading hotel price comparison platform.

Located south east of New South Wales, the towns were identified as travel hot spots based on an analysis of bookings on hotel price comparison platform HotelsCombined.com.au. The HotelsCombined. com.au platform attracted seven million bookings globally last year.

HotelsCombined identifies a hot spot as any travel destination that has seen at least 20-30 per cent growth between January-June 2017.

The towns experiencing growth include Perisher Valley, Berridale, Thredbo, Adaminaby, Guthega and Kalkite. Collectively, the yearon-year growth was 26%. Perisher Valley experienced growth of 82.4 per cent, while Thredbo â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the most popular destination in the region by accommodation bookings â&#x20AC;&#x201C; experienced growth of 12.2 per cent compared to the same period in 2016.

According to data from Destination NSW[1], the Snowy Mountains region attracted 744,000 domestic overnight visitors in 2016, which was an increase of 5.8 per cent from 2015 visitors.

Chris Rivett, Head of Marketing at HotelsCombined.com.au Australia and New Zealand, says: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Many people visit the Snowy Mountains during the snow season, so they miss out on experiencing the beauty of the region and mountainous terrain in the warmer months.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Contrary to popular belief, Aussies wanting to visit the Snowy Mountains should consider travelling over summer and autumn.

Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s much more to see than just snow at Perisher Valley, Thredbo and Jindabyne, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an easily accessible destination for a weekend away. HotelsCombined has more than 400 hotels in the Snowy Mountains region on offer, from luxury spa retreats to farm stays, hotels and self-contained houses.â&#x20AC;?

HotelsCombined.com.auâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top things to do in the Snowy Mountains outside of the snow season: 1. Experience a multi-day trek with Cochran Horse Treks where youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll ride through the beautiful scenery and enjoy a campfire dinner.

2. Take a day trip to Lake Jindabyne and experience water activities including canoeing, fishing, sailing and canoeing.

3. Celebrate Autumn with local produce tastings and culinary demonstrations at Lake Crackenback Resort & Spaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inaugural Autumn Food & Wine Festival (23-25 March).

4. Throw on your cowboy hat and experience the Tumut Rodeo (April).

5. Take a landscape photography workshop with award-winning Australian photographer Ben Koplow on Snowy Mountains Photography Weekends (in May), where youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll photograph the landscape, serene countryside and flowing rivers of the Snowy Mountains.

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New for 2018, Thredbo are offering a snow adventure with a difference – where you can escape the resort, take in fresh mountain air, enjoy untouched slopes all in the company of a knowledgeable backcountry expert.

Thredbo Backcountry Adventures offer a range of out of resort tours into the spectacular Main Range, you can strap into the snow shoes for a tour around the Ramshead Range or wander longer to the top of Mt Kosciuszko. Ski tourers, head high and make your mark in the chutes and untracked faces of the range.

Whether you are just a curious new comer to the backcountry or a regular rider there is a tour for you. Trips are graded green, blue and black and include a guide who will show you the way and share backcountry safety tips.

Adventures include: Signature Peak – Green Tour A two hour ski around the Karels area to familiarise yourself with gear and backcountry awareness, plus enjoy the out-of-resort fresh stashes.

Bogong Creek – Green Tour Head high in to the Golf Course and Bogong Creek area, it’s far enough away from the resort to enjoy people-free slopes but close enough to feel comfortable. It’s a great intro into the backcountry.

Mt Kosciuszko – Blue Tour This is the tick all the boxes tour – get out of the resort, experience the majestic Main Range and stand at the very top of Australia. Imagine telling your mates you skied off Mt Kosciuszko.

Etheridge Range – Blue Tour Head out to the Etheridge Range to cruise through unique terrain that includes sweet fall-line, giant granite tors and boulders.

Leatherbarrel Creek – Black Tour A big day out for the experienced adventurers into untouched territory, so the fresh track factor is high.

Twin Valleys – Black Tour This trip is packed with promise for the advanced rider, you will enjoy long, steep and playful terrain.

It boasts big bowls and gullies with a line-up of ridgelines to find your line.

Tours with the Thredbo Backcountry Adventures team include snow and safety awareness, avalanche safety, backcountry familiarisation, basic navigation and snow survival skills.

If you are looking to step out of the resort and into the incredible Australian backcountry, team up with the Thredbo experts for a day out with a difference.

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Canadian singer-songwriters JD Edwards and Cara Luft, and Australian star Claire Anne Taylor packed the Dalgety Hall on Thursday night, with around 120 local music lovers enjoying folk music and engaging storytelling.

majoring in Anthropology at Sydney University, but deep down knew she had to follow her passion for music, so became a professional musician in 2014. Through her study pathway, she has developed a global perspective,

During the winter, Claire will record and write new material for her next CD and spring tour.

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Each Festival of Small Halls tour is a collaboration between community groups, councils, state bodies, international musicians and other stakeholders.

Festival producer Eleanor Rigden says the tour offers more than just a rare opportunity for towns to access a high standard of music.

Claire Anne Taylor opened the evening with her acoustic steel string Robert Taylor guitar from USA (her father’s name is also Robert Taylor), and passionate husky vocals from her first CD “Elemental”.

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They have met some wonderful artists and communities on their tour so far, and after leaving Australia, will be touring festivals in Canada, USA, the Netherlands, Denmark and recording their next album.

Catering for supper included a BBQ, delicious cakes and drinks, with children and adults alike enjoying

Claire won a busking competition at the 2013 Byron Bay Blues and Roots Festival, a defining moment in her career. She has also recently picked up electric guitar, and loves the spontaneity of unplugging in the middle of a performance and mingling with the audience.

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As this is her first visit, Cara has found Australia to be quite different to what she had imagined, reflecting that parts of the Monaro are like Calgary Alberta where she grew up. JD has toured Australia before, yet this was his first visit to this region. They are both enamoured by the variety of unique landscapes and communities they have encountered so far on this tour.

Excited after spotting some kangaroos in the field, the interview was suddenly interrupted by a local grazier moving his mob of sheep with several black and tan kelpies down the main street in front of the Buckley Crossing Hotel.

After rounding up a few strays, the mob was pushed up past the Dalgety Hall, across the historic Dalgety Bridge and into the setting sun. We may hear a song about “the long paddock” from this duo in the future!

the ambience at intermission, and dancing in the mosh-pit. The Small Glories handed out token trophies to two members of the audience, Eileen Greenwood and young Luka Pamphilon-Penning, for their folk dancing efforts.

“The Festival of Small Halls is a wonderful program, that not only celebrates outstanding music but also puts the spotlight on regional towns and historic halls, connecting our present and our future” said Festival Organiser Eleanor Rigden.

Vikki Wallace of Dalgety District & Community Association was delighted with the attendance and response from the community. She thanked tour manager Courtney Wild, saying “let’s see if we can get them back again next year”.

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EASTER 2018 30 MARCH to APRIL 2

“Weeping World” Portia Terlich

An outdoor sculpture exhibition held along the stunning foreshore of Lake Jindabyne in Banjo Paterson Park.

Stroll the sculpture path during the day to browse the artworks against the reflections of the Snowy Mountains on the lake. Visit again at night when the illuminated artworks dramatically transform under the Easter moon.

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The traditionally male dominated world of mountain bike riding is in the middle of a revolution, with more women taking up the adrenaline-packed sport than ever before.

Mountain Bike Australia 2017 Annual Report found more people are getting on bikes, with women’s and junior participation on the rise.

Jindabyne rider, Vanessa Knee has been teaching and motivating women to get into the sport for the past six years.

“There has been a real push for bike companies to put out women-specific clothing and bikes,” Vanessa said.

“Cycle education, like skills clinics and camps have been really good for women’s biking as well because it gives women to opportunity to learn the basics and gain confidence on the trails.”

Vanessa fell in love with mountain bike riding by chance while living in Whistler in 1991.

“I was over there skiing for the season and someone said they were going for a ride, so I tagged along not knowing much about it.

“I really loved it and spent most of the 90s in Whistler living the dream of skiing all winter and riding all summer.”

Vanessa went on to compete in the National Series back in Australia and the World Cup in Sydney in 1999. She soon realised there was a gap in the market for women wanting to get into mountain bike riding.

“I put up a Facebook post asking if any women would like to learn and 17 showed up!

“It’s really taken off from there.”

Vanessa’s passion for upskilling women in mountain bike riding led her to start her business, Jindabyne Girl Riders, in 2011.

Her aim is to encourage more women to ride in the Snowy Mountains area, particularly women with young children who have started to get into riding.

Home of the highly successful Scardey Cats clinics, Jindy Girl Riders has helped women of all ages and abilities face their fears and get riding. Scardey Cats clinics are designed for women who want to learn the fundamental skills of mountain bike riding to help build confidence on the trails.

“We often get women who are really afraid of falling off and hurting themselves,” said Vanessa.

“We provide a fun atmosphere and great learning environment and as a result, learning to ride becomes really fun rather than scary.

“We hear so many success stories from women who never thought they could do it.

“Now, a lot of them are out there every weekend with their kids and even competing.

“It’s so empowering, and really rewarding for me.”

Vanessa was instrumental in bringing the National She Rides program to Jindabyne in 2015 and has helped put the Snowy Mountains on the map of women’s biking destinations.

“For our small population in the Snowy Mountains, there is a huge number of women who mountain bike ride.

Probably every second or third woman is on a bike; people come to the area and can’t believe it.”

Vanessa believes this is partly due to the vast and varied trail network in the Snowy Mountains region.

“We “W are lucky l k that th t our area has h a trail t il network that is really conducive to women and children,” she said.

“The local bike shops really support women and the whole area is really getting behind biking.”

Local schools offer mountain biking as a sports option which encourages more kids and their parents to get into biking.

“As a region, we are becoming a real destination for mountain biking, with trails at Thredbo being upgraded, great beginner trails at Jindabyne and the grant for the Cooma trail network as well.”

Vanessa continues to compete in mountain bike riding events and lead the way for women wanting to get into biking in the region. Earlier this year she won her age group category in the Snowies MTB Festival and was the first of the non-elite riders to finish.

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First held back in 1954 the idea was a festival to celebrate the arrival of autumn and the falling leaves which characterised the townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s many parks and gardens.

In 2018 the Festival will celebrate its 64th anniversary and this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s theme is â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Tumut, Then & Nowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.

Tumut, Then & Now represents a look back at those things which made Tumut what it is today, and to celebrate where we are now as a community.

The festival includes the cherished and long standing Coles street parade and the Snowy Hydro Market Place with stalls, food and live entertainment for the whole family. In the evening the Festival hosts the spectacular Visy fireworks display.

There is something for everyone on Festival day, including great market stalls, rides and activities for the kids, live music entertainment and lots of delicious food and drink.

Festival goers can kick up their heels with some old fashioned bush dancing including the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;heel and toe polkaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, and â&#x20AC;&#x2122;Do-Si-Doâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; when our headline act the Australian Bushwackers Band take to the main stage.

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at Tamworth this year for their latest album, The Hungry Mile, the Bushwackers proudly play Australian music, much of it based on the traditional folk and working songs of the early 20th century.

The festival starts at 9am and officially kicks off with the Coles Street Parade from 12.30pm with festivities continuing down in Bulla Park at the Snowy Hydro Market Place and Entertainment precinct until 4pm. Then up to the Bull Paddock in the evening for the Visy Fireworks display at 7pm.

Held on Saturday 28 April 2018 from 9am, Tumutâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Festival of the Falling Leaf is an event for the whole family.

Why not come and stay for the weekend and see what else Tumut and the surrounding towns have to offer.

Follow the Festival on facebook â&#x20AC;&#x201C; www. facebook.com/FallingLeafFestival or visit our website www.fallingleaffestival.com.au Proudly supported by: Platinum Sponsors â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Visy, Coles, Snowy Hydro, Snowy Valleys Council Crimson Sponsors â&#x20AC;&#x201C; McDonalds, Sounds of the Mountains, Tumut & Adelong Times Amber Sponsors â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Crawford Glass & Aluminium, Club Tumut Friends of the Festival â&#x20AC;&#x201C; G&J Groves, Goodes Coaches, David Fletchers & Associates, Hello World, Tumut Valley Appliances

Five days of folk and fun at the 52nd National Folk Festival With more than 200 international and national acts, Canberraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s award-winning annual National Folk Festival is a five-day celebration of music, song and dance plus circus, spoken word, street theatre, talks, master classes and community arts.

Held over five days and nights during Easter, the 2018 Festival features an A-list of artists from around the world and Australia performing more than 900 hours of entertainment across 20 stagesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;from acoustic to blues, roots, world, traditional and contemporary folk, bluegrass, Celtic, indie and country.

From high-end entertainment to the expression of folk-life through grassroots activities, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the ultimate celebration of all things folk. From traditional and contemporary music to the quirky and the unusual, the program is designed to inspire, enliven and entertain everyone.

The festival site at Exhibition Park is transformed into a purpose-built village with themed bars, food and market stalls, and roving circus performers and street musicians. Its multidisciplinary program is broad and innovative offering diverse concert experiences, a dedicated KidzFest, and a wide variety of hands-on immersive art, poetry, dancing and music experiences.

Come for the whole festival, or just for a great day outâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a choice of season passes or oneday tickets. Best of all, children under seven accompanied by an adult are free, and Easter Monday is Family Day, when accompanied children under 15 years are free.

What: 52nd National Folk Festival When: Thursday 29 March to Monday 2 April (Easter 2018) Where: Exhibition Park, corner Flemington Rd and Northbourne Ave, Mitchell, ACT Website: folkfestival.org.au Phone: (02) 6262 4792 Email: info@folkfestival.org.au Tickets: One ticket â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;access all areasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; provides the freedom to choose your own Festival adventure. From one-day to season passes, a range of ticket options are available including onsite camping packages.

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If you love food and wine, come and taste the inaugural Autumn Food & Wine Festival at Lake Crackenback Resort from 23rd to 25th March.

The resort has planned a menu full of food masterclasses and culinary demonstrations, exclusive chef dinners, a farmers’ market, and great entertainment in the crisp autumn atmosphere, accompanied by a refreshing cider or glass of wine. Locally-produced ingredients such as beef, garlic, trout, truffles, apples and honey will be the stars in culinary masterpieces created during the weekend. Whet your appetite!

Masterclasses & Demonstrations – Saturday 24th March – 12:00pm – 5:00pm

Chefs of the Snowies Cocktail Evening Friday 23rd March - 6.30pm - 9.30pm

Chef’s Dinner Saturday 24th March – 6:00pm 0p pm for 6:30pm seating

The region’s finest produce prepared by the region’s most creative chefs collaborate to create a delicious bite-sized showcase of canape style tasting plates, served with a selection of beers or wine. Live entertainment from duo at the lakefront Cuisine Restaurant & Bar will set the tone for the weekend’s activities.

Join guest chef, Ben Willis in a five-course urse dinner featuring local produce from the Autumn umn m Festival. Ben Willis owns and operated twowohatted Canberra restaurant Aubergine, along lo ong g with Temporada. This special dining experience, nce,, with matching wines supplied by Canberra wine maker, Nick Spencer of Nick Spencer Wines, ne es, costs $140 per person.

Farmers’ Market Day Saturday 24th March - 10:00am – 2:00pm The Farmer’s Market Day will showcase many of local producers of fine food, including honey, eggs, schnapps, chocolates, breads and vegetables. You will taste the passion in their seasonal and sustainably grown produce. Bring a picnic basket, and a rug to enjoy the food, wine, music and ambience on the lakefront lawns beside the Cuisine Restaurant.

At various locations around the resort, you can be inspired by the best at interactive chef masterclasses and demonstrations. Book your seat early via email as places are limited, at conferenceandevents@ an nde deve vent nts@ s@ lakecrackenback.com.au

Enjoy the festival atmosphere by the water’s edge at Lake Crackenback Resort & Spa listening to music, tasting your way through the market stalls or enjoy a coffee or meal at the Alpine Larder. Bookings can be made by phoning Reservations on 02 6451 3000 or email reservations@lakecrackenback.com.au

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Mark Benson’s ‘Chimera’ is waiting for your business sponsorship, to showcase the Snowy Mountains region in the 2018 Beyond Bitumen Rally.

On the morning of 23rd March 2018, around 40 teams of off-road enthusiasts driving a mix of old cars and modern 4WDs, will take on the NSW Central West region in the Beyond Bitumen fundraising rally.

Their four-day tour rolls out from Bathurst, and finishes around Orange on Monday 26th March, having tackled 1400 kilometres of forest and farm dirt roads.

Last year, the rally traveled through the Far South Coast and Monaro region.

Alpen Auto Rentals are entering their 80 Series Landcruiser in the event. Mark Benson explains “Our 4WD’s name is ‘Chimera’, a mythical creature made up from the parts of other animals. That fits so well with our car, as it’s had an engine conversion, and parts from so many different sources.”

Mark’s Landcruiser has been with him for over 10 years, and has been integral to his journey with mental health, well set up as a getaway 4WD trip vehicle.

Depression and anxiety have touched so many aspects of Mark and his family’s lives, and he considers this fundraising rally as a great opportunity to help an organisation that helps so many.

The event entry cost is $2000, ($500 entry fee and $1500 minimum donation) and does not include fuel, meals and accommodation. AAR are seeking sponsorship to cover the entry fee, and donations to support this very worthy organisation. To date, this event has raised nearly $90,000.

“This ‘variety bash’ style event supports Beyond Blue, and likely to attract substantial media attention. As our 80 Series is big and loud, it also tends to attract attention. We think it would be a great advertising opportunity to cover the vehicle in local business sponsorship,” said Mark.

Since Mark Benson and his family bought the business in December, their focus has been to integrate with the

community, both in the daily lives of the locals, and with the broader tourism industry.

It is also ideal to showcase the Snowy Mountains region, particularly smaller businesses who don’t have a big advertising budget. Mark’s concept for is to make the car a mobile billboard, with ads for as many local businesses as possible.

“Berridale is known as the heart of the Snowy Mountains, where our business and home are now located, and we would like to proudly feature Berridale on our car. If I could get 40 sponsors contributing $50 each… we would get it over the line,” said Mark.

Alpen Auto Rentals is all about helping people. Whether it’s helping customers with daily life tasks like a trailer to go to the tip, providing replacement cars when their car is damaged or breaks down, or meeting visitors at the airport with their hire car. It’s just natural for Mark to extend that philosophy to an event like Beyond Bitumen to raise funds for an important community service.

“Our Open Day held in February was great fun, to put it out there, and meet some great people,” said Mark.

“The Beyond Bitumen event is an extension of that journey, by giving something back through wider community service, whilst exposing the local Snowy Mountains business community to new customers who will see the signage on our rally vehicle.”

The vehicle will retain the signage for a month after the event, spreading the sponsors’ message longer in the local area.

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Formally known as Race Week, now known as XC Ski Week, this inclusive XC nine-day event has been a part of the Perisher Range area social and competition calendars for 40+ years.

Many of the clubs on the mountain have a long history of participation. Check out your club’s old photos and most likely you will find that many past and present members have taken part in this fun week. Events like the KAC Classic previously known as the KAC Martini Classic, the Boonoona Open and of course the Paddy Pallin race have played a key role in the history of this week and your club. The Snowy Mountains Classic has now taken over from the Paddy and many fun activities have been added to the week’s program.

This year XC Ski Week will be making a special effort to engage the clubs in events and activities with prizes just for clubs - prizes for participation with fun being the key word and goal for the week.

2018 XC Ski Week events and activities; • 4/8 Sat - Cooma Open, 10 km Freestyle • 4/8/Sat – Fast & Female, empowering the girls!

• 5/8 Sun - The Boonoona Open, a kindly Classical/ Freestyle 5 km tour race • 6/8 Mon – KAC Charlotte Pass Open, a quick classical sprint • 6/8 Mon - Night Relays, strictly fun raising funds for the Nordic Shelter • 7/8 Tues – “Hello In The Snow”, Apres-ski socialising at Marritz courtesy of Perisher Historical Society and PXC. • 7/8 Tues - Mystery Coffee Tour #1, coffee in secret places • 8/8 Wed - KAC XC Classic, Perisher to the Charlotte Pass Chalet (Classical/Freestyle) • 9/8 Thurs - The Sundeck Handicap Race, 7.5 km Freestyle with lunch at the Sundeck Hotel (anyone can win this one!)

• 10/8 Fri - Mystery Coffee Tour #2, more coffee in secret places • 11/8 Sat - Snowy Mountains Classic, Freestyle races 2.5 to 30 Km, the 30km race being a great lead up to the Kangaroo Hoppet • 11/8 Sat - End-of-XC-Ski-Week Presentations – Celebrate participation and accomplishment • 12/8 Sun – Ski Orienteering, finding your way through a beautiful place

Prize-giving celebrations on the day of each event are held only in the warmest of locations spread between Perisher and Charlotte Pass with food and drink either supplied or available - many opportunities to relax and be social with a great group of people.

The End-of-XC-Ski-Week Presentations are the highlight and re-cap the week that was. Prizes will be presented to clubs for participation and to individuals for reasons that haven’t been imagined yet!

So, make your lodge booking now. Don’t miss out on this fabulous week. Watch the PXC website (www.perisherxcountry.org) for details of events and activities as they become available. If you want to find out more or you would like to share any good ideas that you think will enhance the week further, please don’t hesitate to email on info@perisherxcountry.org or call on 0431 285 566.

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To the limit

Aussie tri champs give their all

It was a hard fought race which came down to a battle of wills on the final run leg as international greats Sam Osborne (NZL), Ben Allen (AUS), Jacqui Allen (GBR) and Penny Slater (AUS) jostled for position in Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Australian Cross Triathlon National Championships on February 25-27.

The Australian Cross Triathlon National Championships hosted at Lake Crackenback Resort & Spa in the iconic Snowy Mountains challenged contenders with a course which has rapidly become renowned as the one of the toughest, challenging, and most rewarding courses on the international circuit, after playing host to the ITU World Championships in 2016.

It was team Allen who dominated the swim with Ben (NSW) leading out in a time of 17:27, Gerard Wild (NSW) just two seconds off the pace and Osborne (NZL) right on their heels for the full distance of the 1,500m swim. Jacqui Allen (GBR) led the female race finishing the swim in 19:16, one minute and 33 secs ahead of closest rival, Penny Slater (NSW) with Leela Hancox in third.

With a blisteringly fast T1 transition from Osborne, it was Allen and Osborne wheel to wheel heading into the 30km mountain bike leg which encompasses two alpine lakes, the Thredbo River, Kosciuszko National Park and spectacular views of the Thredbo Valley. And that was how these two great athletes continued for the full 30km of the heart pumping flowing single track before heading into T2 recording a time of 1:20:54 and 1:20:56 respectively. Brodie Gardner (Qld) made a big comeback on the mountain bike to pull into third in a time of 1:23:57.

In the womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s race, Slater started to make up ground on Allen who finished the leg in a time of 1:34:16. Slater managed to pull back 20 seconds on her mentor to record a time of 1:33:56, while Hancox also put in a strong performance in a time of 1:36:20.

Into T2 and this was where Osborne made his move on Allen, gaining a full 15 seconds in transition heading into the run leg and from this point he never looked back taking line honours in 2:23:38. Allen, who lost all his nutrition in an unfortunate collision on the bike, finished a fighting second in 2:27:44 and was the first Australian across the line, regaining his national title. Brodie Gardiner finished across the line in third in 2:37:52 and Jacob Storey (VIC) finished fourth overall and took silver in the Australian Title.

In the womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s race, Jacqui Allen demonstrated her domination on the run leg with a 57:14 split to hold onto the lead from Slater who recorded a 58:06 run time. Overall, Allen took the line honours in a time of 2:52:13 with Slater finishing second across the line and claiming the Australian National Title with Hancox in third and Maeve Kennedy (NSW) taking the bronze in the Australian Title.

The TreX Series serves up a tough challenge for racers in the standard distance course, however, with Sprint, Junior, Teaser and Dirt Kids courses itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also about participation. The TreX series offers an opportunity for athletes of any age or ability to come along and enjoy the off-road experience.

In the sprint event which included a 400m swim, 15km XC MTB and 3.3km trail run there were also some amazing performances, especially from Queensland young gun Callum Kingston who took overall line honours in an amazing time of 1:08:53.

In the Junior course Joseph Milgate (Qld) took line honours for the males in a time of 27:14 and local Catherine Stynes-Garratty from Snowy Mountains Grammar School for the females in a time of 32:26.

The TreX Dirt Kids was certainly the feature event of the day with our young off-road champions of tomorrow aged 7-10 years tackling a 50m swim, 1.5km mountain bike around Lake Crackenback and a 500m run. After learning all the skills at a free tri clinic with international superstars Ben and Jacqui Allen from B&J Racing, the Dirt Kids raced hard and finished with big smiles at the finish line.

The TreX series continues on its national tour with round 6, TreX Back 2 Back Enduro and the Queensland Cross Triathlon Championships hosted in the beautiful Moreton Bay Region in South East Queensland.

Events are open to all newcomers and there are courses and distances to suit all ages and abilities which makes it a fantastic weekend away for the entire family.

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