The Snowpost March 2020 Edition by Monaro Media Group

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Hub of Jindabyne

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Lake Light Sculpture

Thredbo Easter

Colourful world

All quacked up

Bushfire survivors

Tumba rail trail

Hidden gem

Show goes on

Yoga training

Clean sweep

Adaminaby Easter

Thredbo update

The Man at Corryong

Mountain writers

Selwyn to rebuilt

Regional map

Rising from the ashes...

2020 on Snowy Monaro began with massive challenges for our local area – bushfires threatened on all sides and smoke choked our airways. Towns were put on emergency alert and some evacuated as the unprecedented fire activity raced towards homes and villages. As January wore on, the threat of the fires became a constant and our region was, quite literally, girt by bushfire. Bushfires in the Snowy Valleys region also caused destruction and devastation. Visitors were asked to leave this region, as they were on the south coast. But within a week or two, local businesses had rallied to encourage visitors to return, to “Shake hands with the Snowies” and support the Buy From the Bush campaign. Like a Phoenix, the region was rising from the ashes. Local towns hosted multiple fire crews and emergency services. The Army was on hand to do whatever they could to provide what communities needed, from chain-sawing burnt trees to helping purify water. They also assisted with wildlife rescue as the region’s koala sanctuary was destroyed in a blaze that killed three American airmen fighting the fire near Peak View. Coping with and overcoming the challenges posed by the fires became the norm across the region. The enormity of the destruction to this region is unprecedented. Hundreds of thousands of hectares of Kosciuszko National Park and parks to the east and north were incinerated along with untold numbers of birds and animals. The ash from the fires entered waterways and even in Cooma, kilometres away from the fires of January 4, a thick blanket of soot covered the township overnight. Amongst the toll of destruction was Selwyn Ski Resort and much of Cabramurra township. The resort was extensively damaged and will not operate this winter. Hopefully in 2021, Selwyn resort will be back, bigger and better than ever. The main resorts of Thredbo and Perisher survived due to extensive aerial attacks by fire crews. Sadly, the recently restored Kiandra Courthouse was destroyed in the blaze as well as other huts located there and elsewhere in KNP. However, while the man-made structures have largely gone, Mother Nature has already started her regeneration of the environment. But then, it rained. And rained. And the fires were controlled, then finally extinguished. Grasses and ferns are growing, trees are shooting in an amazing variety of colours and shapes, waterways are running clear and bright… The wildlife, too, is returning. Whether the park will ever be the same again is debatable. There will be many discussions in the months and years to come over the cause of the fires. One can only hope lessons are learned from this, unlike the 2003 fires, so such a conflagration can never occur again.

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NUGGET’S IS THE HUB Nuggets Crossing Jindabyne, opened in 1984. The unusual name is a dedication to local horseman Nugget Pendergast’s regular crossings of the iconic Snowy River. The centre has since established itself as one of the Snowy Monaro regions premier shopping complexes, with a variety of businesses providing for the needs of the community and tourists. More than just a shopping centre, Nuggets Crossing is a local historical statement filled with artwork, memorabilia and photography from the bygone age of the snowy mountains, men, paying special homage to its namesake. Located on Kosciuszko Road in the heart of Jindabyne, the centre is open seven days a week and boasts more than 35 specialty stores. It has remained locally owned and operated since it was established and caters to tourists and locals alike. Particularly busy in the winter months, Nuggets Crossing is unquestionably the retail capital of Australian snow sports, with five separate winter sports retailers catering to every type of alpine adventure as well as four specialty fashion and gift retail outlets. The centre covers all your practical needs, including Woolworths and BWS, a medical centre, pharmacy, newsagency, Westpac and Commonwealth Banks, an accountant and a dedicated business work space.

There are two hairdressing salons as well as a men’s barber shop. There’s even two beautician premises so you can get pampered and rejuvenated after a hard day on the slopes. The eclectic atmosphere of antique ambience mixed with a diverse cultural scene make it an ideal hub for socialising, eating and drinking. The shaded courtyard is a favourite meeting place for locals and returning seasonal workers as well as the many thousands of tourists who visit each year. There are three coffee shops, a good old-fashioned Aussie takeaway, a juice bar, a full-on bakery and even an organic grocery option. For those wanting to eat in, there are two award winning restaurants located at Nuggets Crossing, Bacco’s Italian Restaurant and Takayama Restaurant

Bar, specialising in Japanese cuisine. The centre is also home to the very popular 25-metre council operated, swimming pool. The pool is heated and indoors, allowing it to remain operational throughout the year for learn to swim and coaching as well as general swimming. With all of this in one location, it’s no wonder that Nuggets Crossing remains Jindabyne’s most vibrant shopping hub. Being locally operated, the centre is also a strong supporter of local events and promotions. If you are travelling through Jindabyne, you will undoubtedly find your way to Nuggets Crossing Shopping Centre. Stay awhile and enjoy what is on offer.

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LAKE LIGHT SCULPTURE The 18th Lake Light Sculpture event is set to be as big as ever with most participants, artists, sponsors and facilities included, re-confirming their involvement in the wake of the bushfire crisis. Lake Light Sculpture is an inspiring outdoor sculpture exhibition and competition, held along the picturesque foreshore of Lake Jindabyne over the Easter Long Weekend from April 10 to 13.

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The exhibition allows professional and novice artists, students and even tradies to create and exhibit a sculpture that is controversial and thought-provoking or fun and whimsical.

with some artists having already lost everything.

The committee is calling for entries from artists and sculptors and the deadline for entries is 6 March, 2020.

The entry form will be available through the website which has undergone a recent facelift. Last year’s prize pool was in excess of $26k and the organisers are hoping for another successful event in 2020.

This year, they have also decided to wave the entry fee for artists who have been directly affected by bushfires,

“Entries are always varied and material choices are widespread,” said chairperson Lisa Matthes.

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“Many artists use recycled materials while others use more mainstream materials such as steel, wood and stone.”

“This will appeal to artists who work in glass, delicate or fragile materials that can’t bear the wear and tear of an outdoor sculpture exhibition.

The event for 2020 will again feature the Smalls Exhibition which will be held at Rydges Snowy Mountains.

“Sculptures that can sit comfortably on a plinth will loosely meet the criteria and this will allow many of our traditional and long-term exhibiting artists to enter another category,” said Mr Eyles.

“These sculptures may be small in stature but will leave a big impression,” says artistic director and local art teacher Ben Eyles.

and skills who might be able to help out with the day to day running of the event. They are also putting the call out for any local companies who are keen to support the event to get in touch and lend a hand as the event could not go ahead without the support of the local community and businesses.

The Lake Light Sculpture Committee are calling out for volunteers of all ages

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$10,000 Golden Easter Egg Hunt When: Sunday 12 April Where: Friday Flat Register: 9.30am at Friday Flat Clock Tower* Age: must be over 18 to claim the prize Gold Coin donation to go towards the Children Hospital Foundation Hop on over to Thredbo’s famous Easter Egg Hunt to find a lucky Lindt $urprise. One $5,000 Jackpot Lindt Gold Bunny and five $1,000 Golden Lindt Eggs to be won. (*T’s & C’s apply) Kids Giant Easter Egg Hunt When: Sunday 12 April Where: Friday Flat Register from 9.30am Cost: Gold coin donation to go towards the Children Hospital Foundation. Thredbo’s Easter Bunny, Rowdy, has been out and about hiding Easter eggs for this big event. Bring a basket and go hunting for the sweet Easter treats.

EGGCELLENT The Easter School Holidays Adventure festival has a mountain of activities the whole family can enjoy across the entire school holidays period! There’s treasure hunts, Easter egg hunts, mountain biking, arts and crafts, rock climbing, face painting, family movie nights plus heaps more! Experience the beautiful outdoors these school holidays with the family.

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On top of all the planned school holiday activities you can take on the variety of stunning hiking trails and even make the family trek to the top of Mt Kosciuszko, try mountain biking, take a scenic chair lift ride and enjoy the fun Thredbo Leisure Centre filled with a waterslide and mission inflatable. Headlining this Easter Long Weekend is the Thredbo $10,000 Golden Easter Egg Hunt by Lindt taking place on Easter

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Sunday. Six Lindt Golden Bunnies will be hidden, with a jackpot Bunny worth $5,000 and five other Bunnies worth $1,000 each. With six opportunities to take home the cash this Easter, it could be egg’stra $pecial. There’s also a Giant Kids Easter Egg Hunt from 10am at Friday Flat, where over 5000 Lindt chocolate eggs will be waiting to be found.

Other Activities Mountain biking, disc golf, bobsled, Thredbo Leisure Centre, golf course, giant chess and checkers, tennis courts, skate park, pump track, bike skills park, playground, Kosciuszko Express Chairlift, Thredbo Ski Museum and K7 Abseiling Adventures. Free Friday Flat Bus Loop Where: Friday Flat and Thredbo Information Centre bus stops Time: 9am – 5pm Thredbo will be operating the big red bus between Friday Flat and the Information Centre from 9am to 5pm daily.

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Cooma’s Centennial Park will come alive with the sights, sounds and flavours of the world at the 2020 Multicultural Community Festival. On Sunday 15 March from 10am to 3.30pm, the festival will celebrate culture through a colourful explosion of music, dance, performance and international cuisine. The festival will include performances from The Cook Island Dance Group Te Uki O Te Kuki Airani, Drumming for Peace, Baila Chile Dance, Ghawazee Moon Bellydance, Mexican Lindo, Afro Zumba Fusion, and more. Held to celebrate Harmony Day, the Multicultural Festival has become a highlight on the region’s events calendar.

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Multicultural officer Yvi Henderson says the reason she loves this event so much is that it brings people together. “Watching the interaction between people, not only at the event but during the preparation too, is why I love organising the festival each year,” says Yvi. “That’s what it is all about, bringing

everyone together and celebrating our differences and our cultures.” Of course, you cannot have a celebration without food. No matter what language you speak, or what corner of the world you come from, food is universal. Coming together for delicious food is something everyone can enjoy. There will be a great variety of different cultures with food stalls on the day, so come and try something different. With Cooma being heralded the birthplace of multiculturalism thanks to the Snowy Mountains Scheme, Centennial Park is the perfect location for the event. Surrounded by the different national flags of the people who came to build the scheme from 1949, the park sets the scene for a fantastic festival. The festival is free and has something for all members of the family. It is organised by the Cooma Multicultural Centre and the Multicultural Activity Group In Cooma (MAGIC), in partnership with the Cooma Rotary Club, and proudly supported by Snowy Monaro Regional Council.

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LAKE LEISURE While the fires have significantly impacted the northern end of the Kosciuszko National Park, Lake Eucumbene is still able to offer all the recreational fun it always does. Rainbow Pines Tourist Caravan Park at Old Adaminaby is the perfect spot to stay if you are wanting to escape for a bit of peaceful fishing, kayaking, trekking, sailing or water skiing. Right on the lake foreshore, with easy access to the boat ramp, Rainbow Pines is in a great location at Old Adaminaby. While operators of Rainbow Pines, Rick and Kerry, have lost a lot of their normal summer business due to the fires, they are still optimistic about the future. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We still wake up every morning, we have a roof over our heads, so we really are the lucky ones,â&#x20AC;? says Kerry. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everyone here in the Adaminaby community is in the same boat, but we want people to know there is still plenty to do here and we would love to see them come back.â&#x20AC;? Trout fishing is really picking up, and

Rick says a visitor caught a beautiful one kilogram plus rainbow trout only the other day, right in front of the park. Rainbow Pines also host a fun Easter egg hunt for visiting kids, so it would be the perfect family getaway destination. Rainbow Pines also boasts a new, big amenity block and a triple-filtered UV water system, which their visitors always appreciate and rave about. Their accommodation options include deluxe cabins, ensuite cabins, bungalows, the Pine Lodge, ensuite camping sites, and powered and unpowered campsites. The Snowy Scheme Museum in Adaminaby is another interesting place to visit when staying in the area. It is particularly interesting to learn about the Snowy Scheme now that the Snowy 2.0 expansion project is really starting to get underway. For more information about Rainbow Pines Tourist Caravan Park, visit rainbowpines.com.au. Rick and Kerry would like to welcome you to Rainbow Pines.

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#BUYFROM THEBUSH In these tough times, buying from the bush is more important than ever.

in the big cities and this in turn helps us keep the community going.”

When you buy from the bush, you support regional Australians suffering in drought and bushfire affected communities. Small businesses are what keep communities going. If we lose our small towns, we lose a sense of community, and we lose that opportunity for a quieter lifestyle.

Situated in Cooma, Your House is another charming retail store that has all you need for that perfect gift, homewares, baby wear and a wide selection of beautiful and unique pieces.

After the bushfire crisis, on top of an already tough drought, many small businesses NSW are struggling. While we have seen the generosity of the Australia people, and those overseas as well, with millions of dollars donated, one of the best ways you can support these regional communities in NSW is to shop locally.

“It is so important to buy from local, regional businesses because without that support, we simply cease to exist,” says Your House owner Louise Lynch. “If people just did all their shopping online or in the big cities, small towns just wouldn’t be viable, and they wouldn’t be able to survive.

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“Another great thing about buying from the bush is that you can often find more unique and interesting items. Because we are independent, small businesses, we are able to hand pick our stock, and have more input into those decisions, unlike chain stores.”

Unique Bootique in Berridale offers a range of unique, one of a kind crafts, clothing, jewellery, giftware and more.

If you’re more of a foody then the Wildbrumby Distillery is a must while visiting the region.

“It is important to buy from the bush as it brings more people to town,” says owner of Unique Bootique, Suzanne Broder.

Made from locally grown fruit, the Wildbrumby schnapps is a purely Australian schnapps and comes in a range of delicious flavours.

“I make and design a lot of my own products that I sell in my store and when I get people who come to my retail shop or visit my stall at various markets, I pass information onto them on where else around our region is worth a visit.”

While you’re there try the tasty Austrian and German cuisine in the restaurant and stop at the gift store on the way out to take home a bottle of schnapps or gin.

“Buy from the bush introduces people, mainly from the city, to products available in the country,” says Diane.

“Buy from the bush has opened access to a fantastic variety of high-quality, hand crafted products for Australian consumers, who may otherwise have been unaware such brands existed. And these shoppers can make their purchases safe in the knowledge that they are supporting small, regional businesses across the country.” Said owner of Wildbrumby Distillery, Monika Spalding.

“We are able to showcase our Australian made products and keep small businesses in small regional towns alive, we have unique products and people are able to find things they usually can’t find

Buying in the bush means in a small way you’re investing in the future of these small, locally owned businesses and helping to attract visitors to the area by showcasing their products.

Amongst the many locally owned hidden treasures throughout the Snowy Mountains region, Design and Detail located in the Town Centre of Jindabyne has a carefully chosen assortment of new and vintage items.

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A QUACKING GOOD RACE

It’s approaching that time of year again - not only is the Easter Bunny getting ready, but the Delegate Duck Race is also coming up in April. Yes, Good Friday has been the traditional date for this popular school fundraiser in Delegate for many years now, and this one is certainly not to be missed with hundreds of ducks ready to enter the race! The fun will kick off at Bill Jeffrey’s Park from around lunchtime on Good Friday, April 10, with lots of games and

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activities for the young and young at heart. The highlight will of course be the Duck Race itself, with ducks only costing a small entry fee each, getting their owners into the running for a great cash prize, and some wonderful runners-up prizes. Ducks can be purchased from businesses around Delegate in the lead-up, as well as on the day at the park, with all funds raised going to the Delegate Public School P&C.

Last year there were enough ducks purchased for four races, making it the biggest Delegate Duck Race so far, with hopes for another positive response this year. The call is also going out for entries in the Kids Only Boat Race of the day, with youngsters encouraged to make their own boats out of recycled materials to race at the event. There’ll be lots of giveaways and prizes throughout the afternoon and of course some great food, with the Duck Race

event always proving a happy social day on Delegate’s calendar. You can even camp there right at the Delegate River, with great facilities available! To find out more about the event or to donate prizes, contact the Delegate Public School on 6458 8183, or make sure you head to Bill Jeffreys Park in Delegate on Good Friday, April 10, armed with your kids’ home-made boats and a smile!

TAKE A DETOUR DISCOVER THE SECRET GARDEN OF TUSCANY IN DALGETY

Located in one of the Snowy Mountains most picturesque spots, Tuscany in Dalgety is a quiet sanctuary for food lovers looking for something different.

Offering everything from Mediterranean, classic Aussie to traditional seafood, the menu is sure to please even the fussiest of eaters.

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Set amongst beautiful gardens and grape vines on a 30 acre, rolling plains owners Ron and Jill Lane have called the property home for more than 10 years.

Beer lovers will appreciate the selection of German beers on offer while the wine lovers can have a taste of what the region has to offer from the local cellar door, Shut the Gate, amongst many others on the wine list.

To stretch your legs and let your meal settle take a carrot out the back and introduce yourselves to Mackie and Jack the two friendly donkeys strolling the acreage and always looking for a pat and a carrot or two.

Named after its breath-taking rolling mountain view, Tuscany is very popular amongst the locals and frequent travelling visitors, as well as pet lovers as Tuscany has a pet friendly outdoor area.

If just passing through stop in for a delicious Devonshire tea or coffee.

Often receiving five star reviews Tuscany is a hidden gem that mustn’t be passed up when visiting the Snowy Mountains.

Bookings must be confirmed via phone only, so to make a booking contact the restaurant on 02 6456 5060 and to keep up to date on their menu and specials board visit their Facebook page.

While waiting, or in between meals, visitors to can browse the Tuscany gift shop which is filled with unique

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Jill the head chef and Ron the barman, opened the restaurant on weekends for lunch and cater to other functions seating up to 50 people. Located 25km from Jindabyne and 50km from Cooma the restaurant offers a diverse menu featuring delicious dishes from shared plates, main meals and snacks all using fresh local and Australian produce. Harvesting from their own garden as well as using fresh home grown herbs, Tuscany in Dalgety offers high-end but affordable dishes to suit everyone’s palate.

Tuscany in Dalgety infuses indulgent food with a great view and is open 12 noon to 3pm Saturday and Sunday.

Tuscany in Dalgety is a garden restaurant set in 30 acres surrounded by the rolling Monaro hills.

Casual dining inside or out in a relaxed atmosphere overlooking the poplar and pine covered hills so like Tuscany in Italy. The menu is tapas, tasting plates, main meals and daily specials at very affordable prices. We also offer a great selection of wines and beers. Air conditioning, log fire, free Wi-Fi. Bookings must be confirmed by telephone only.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS EXPLORE THE REGIONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MULTITUDE OF EVENTS AND FESTIVALS

8 Mar

Dalgety Show 1 Mar | 9am Dalgety Showground, Dalgety

14 Mar

Fallow Album Launch | Tooma NSW 14 Mar | countryhallstour@gmail.com 0428 571 616

20-22 Mar

Savour Snowy Mountains - A Weekend of Food and Wine | 20-22 Mar reservations@lakecrackenback.com.au 02 6451 3000

4 Apr

Rock the Turf 4 Apr | Tumut rocktheturf.com.au

8 Mar

Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Adventure Film Tour 8 Mar | Tumbarumba kate@adventureentertainment.com 02 6948 2950

15 Mar

Cooma Rotary Markets 15th Mar | Centennial Park | Cooma coomamarkets@gmail.com 0400 845 173

22 Mar

Bombala Show 15 Mar | Bombala Showground bombalashow@gmail.com

10-13 Apr

Camaro and Firebird Nationals 10-13th Apr 2020 | Tumut 0415 265 880

14 Mar

Cooma Show 14 Mar | 8:30am Cooma Showground, Cooma

15 Mar

Cooma Mutlicultural Festival 15th Mar | 10am-3pm Centennial Park | Cooma cmc.asn.au/events

22 Mar

Snowy Valleys Cycle Challenge 22 Mar | Adelong stevenjenkins651@gmail.com

11 Apr

Adaminaby Easter Fair 11 Apr | Adaminaby Town Centre tim.corkill@bigpond.com 02 6454 2340

13-15 Mar

Roll On In, Jindabyne Motorcycle Rally 13-15 Mar | Jindabyne rollonin.com.au

20 Mar

Gin and Vi | 20th Mar | Lake Crackenback Resort & Spa | Crackenback reservations@lakecrackenback.com.au

3 Apr

Festival of Small Halls Autumn Tour 3 Apr | Dalgety Hall, Dalgety imagine@rellishcreative.com

11 Apr - 17 May

11Apr-17 May | RaglanGallery & Cultural Centre, Lambie St, Cooma raglangallerycooma@bigpond.com 02 6452 3377

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Tumut Rodeo 18 Apr | Tumut New South Wales 02 6944 9194

15-17 May

Festival of the Falling Leaf 2 May 2 | Tumut festivalofthefallingleaf@gmail.com 0419 135 249

Agriwest Cooma Rodeo 25 Apr | Cooma Showground jenny@jensol.net 0402 275 668

5-6 Jun

Batlow CiderFest 15-17May 2020 | Batlow batlowciderfest@gmail.com 02 6947 7025

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Steampunk at Altitude 2-3 May | Nimmitabel steampunkaltitude@yahoo.com 0497 261 605

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Yulefest at Valhalla Perisher 5-6 Jun Perisher Valley New South Wales bookings@valhallaperisher.com

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the Lake Light Sculpture Smalls Exhibition. On display in the lounge area, Rydges is the best place to end your Lake Light Sculpture experience, after strolling along the larger display on the Lake Jindabyne foreshore.

The pristine Snowy Mountains not only offers unique landscapes and an adventure-packed lifestyle, it also boasts fresh and delicious food. Most eateries take advantage of their location and source a lot of their ingredients from local producers. Farm fresh eggs, locally caught trout, famous Batlow apples, truffles from near Bredbo and succulent Monaro lamb, there are plenty of great local options.

If comfort food is what you’re after, you can’t go wrong with a giant pork knuckle from The Austrian in Jindabyne. The rest of the menu is just as good, with authentic Austrian cuisine. Schnitzels, beef gulasch, bratwurst, sauerkraut and strudel – The Austrian has it all. The pork knuckle is so good, it needs to be pre-ordered. So, ring up The Austrian now and make your dinner booking.

The Market Jindabyne offers a unique shopping and cafe experience where the customer is able to shop for organic, local and ethically produced items in a friendly welcoming atmosphere. “After doing a bit of shopping, our customers can relax and unwind in our cafe section with a cup of organic coffee, smoothie, juice or a quick bite to eat before going about their day,” says The Market owner Sheri Gill.

Thai E Saan is a great place for authentic, delicious Thai food in Jindabyne. Mainly operating as a takeaway restaurant, it’s the perfect choice if you want to stay in, cuddle up in your pyjamas and relax after your adventure-packed day in the Snowy Mountains. The Nimmitabel Bakery is another great eatery. So good you can find it in two locations. The original bakery is of course in Nimmitabel. Many who make the trip down to the beautiful far south coast region in summer will be familiar with the giant elephant statue in the courtyard of the Nimmitabel Bakery. While this is an iconic feature of the main street of Nimmitabel, so is the delicious food of the bakery itself.

“We do our best to cater to everyone offering a range of vegan, vego and gluten free options so everyone can enjoy their visit and leave with a full tummy. Our cafe focuses on reducing its impact by utilising paper or plant based plastic alternatives for all our takeaway options, keeping food waste to a minimum and offering ‘borrow-me’ mugs. The Market Jindabyne also offers customers access to a range of products waste-free in our bulk foods section, enabling people to lower their consumption of single use plastic. “We are very excited to be hosting a celebration on the Saturday afternoon (3pm to 5:30pm) of the Easter long weekend to mark the end of the Locals Supporting Local shopping campaign and to draw the winners. There will be music, activities and door prizes. The event is kid friendly and all are welcome. We’re looking forward to celebrating the community spirit that has carried us through challenging times recently.” Rydges Snowy Mountains is another great place to go for an excellent meal or catch up over a few drinks. The Embers Fireside Grill is the premium restaurant at Rydges and is a quality, must-have dining experience when in Jindabyne. It is a warm and cosy environment, making it the perfect choice whether you are staying at Rydges as a guest, or just visiting the town. Over Easter, Rydges will also be hosting

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Freshly baked breads, pies, cakes and slices are a great treat to stop for on your road trip down the coast. But if the mountains are your destination, never fear because the Nimmitabel Bakery is now open in Jindabyne as well. The pies are the most famous item on the menu. All slow cooked to produce a filling of tender meat, and flavoursome combinations, surrounded in a flaky pastry. The Cooma Hotel is one of the oldest pubs in Cooma, and a popular place to grab a meal and a few cold ones. The bistro boasts huge servings of all your favourite pub classics, and General Manager Berny Connolly says they do the best steak in town. The bistro is open daily 11.30am to 2.30pm for lunch, 5.30pm to 9.00pm for dinner, except for Good Friday. “The local produce and great local wineries make the Snowy Monaro a great food destination,” says Berny.

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ARMY RESCUE MISSION Artilleryman from the Army Reserve’s 9th Regiment proved they can turn their hand to almost anything when they were tasked with searching the bushfiredamaged forests near Cooma, for koalas in need of help, on January 29. The detachment of gunners from Newcastle, Sydney and Canberra equipped with the latest in thermal imaging technology and drones, formed-up in extended line for a detailed search of rough country 20km to the east of Cooma. Within just a few hours they had located six koalas, and wildlife officers marked the trees for a following rescue team able to scale tall timbers. Threatened species officer with the NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment Rod Pietsch said it was important to have Army assisting because the soldiers were trained and motivated to conduct a search in the way his department needed it done.

Australian Army Private Renee Breeze 9th Force Support Battalion, Australian Army Private Philip Hunter 10th Force Support Battalion and Major Kendall Crocker Veterinarian with 17 Brigade caring for koalas rescued from the fires in the Cooma region. The Temporary Cooma Wildlife Triage Centre, located at the Snowy Mountains Park, NSW. The Triage Centre was established by the Looking After Our Kosciuszko Orphans (LAOKO) Wildlife Rescue. fire,” he said. “It also teaches us about how to assess if they may need further attention.” Bombardier Tristan Johnson, a laboratory technician with the NSW Roads and Maritime Service in Newcastle, found two koalas in one tree.

“They can maintain a line, they have discipline, as well as observation skills,” he said. “To find six koalas in the time they did was amazing.” Mr Pietsch said the recovery of the animals extends to more than rescue on an individual level.

“To find two in the first go felt pretty good,” he said. “I walked past under the tree, but then looked back, and there they were.” Bombardier Johnson said the koala mission was a logical task for them to be offered. “We’re doing this task because we’ve got thermal imaging equipment and drones, and it’s also good training for us,” he said.

“We need to understand how the koalas survived the

“It’s also good being out on the ground doing what

we can for the community.” Lance Bombardier Daniel Stoian is a mortar line section commander, a drone operator and, out of uniform, a patents examiner with the Patents Office in Canberra. He completed his drone operator’s course in October last year. “I was able to see the koalas using the drone’s normal visual camera and also its infa-red camera,” he said. “I was even able to record one koala moving his head to look at the drone. “As a soldier you have to be versatile, so it was good to be able to help the wildlife people find these koalas.”

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rather than a holiday getaway. It was a pleasure to work with Patrick and the team and we would highly recommend Snowy River Real Estate & wish them all the very best for the future. Kyran & Brenda Murphy

We would like to take this opportunity to thank Patrick Sacco and the team at Snowy River Real Estate for their outstanding efforts in the sale of our home in Dalgety. Based on location and current market conditions we thought that we were in for a drawn-out period before a sale would eventuate. Patrick found us our ideal buyers, who fitted our property's profile, perfectly. He achieved this within a few weeks of listing through his excellent advertising presentation, knowledge of the local market, communications & professionalism. We would not hesitate to recommend him to any potential client because he has the gift of being able to really tune in to what his clients, buyers and sellers, want. We are delighted that the purchaser found is a local young family who will turn it into a home

Just thought I’d pen a quick thank you for all your assistance, advice and guidance with the sale of my property at Blackburn Creek Road, Dalgety. From our very first meeting to discuss the sale, you were enthusiastic, positive and provided clear guidance on how best to present the property for viewing along with making sure our expectations didn’t extend beyond reality. I don’t believe there was ever a time where I had to call you; it was you who always contacted me and provided regular updates on how everything was progressing. Your honesty was the key attribute I appreciated most and I cannot thank you enough for making this sale as easy as possible for me and my family. Thank you and I will encourage anyone else selling property to give you a call. Gary Shakespeare

Debbie and I would like to thank you and your staff for all the help that you provided to us over the last twelve months. The property that you secured for us to rent in Berridale was perfect for our needs and we really enjoyed living in the town. Berridale has hidden charms that surprised us in particular, the art/cultural aspects and the very friendly and helpful locals, We were also surprised by the quality of services available including medical, car repair, mobile library, post office and hairdressing. In respect of the sale of our property in East Jindabyne, Debbie and I were very pleased with the quality guidance that you and your staff provided during that journey and the sale price achieved. We recommend Snowy River Real Estate and Berridale as a place to live. Thanks again for all your help. Gary and Debbie Simms

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to the mountains these holidays and make sure you bring full wallets and empty eskies.”

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This local homeware store offers beautiful and bespoke home décor and accessories sure to catch the eye of all visitors.

Why not transform a bland abode into something stunning with the home décor pieces offered at The Perfect Piece?

Owner Annie O’Keeffe has gone one step further in offering her customers a pleasing shopping experience for this Easter holidays. The store is unique to the area and very popular amongst the locals,

Offering everything from statement jewellery, alluring clothes to divine handbags The Perfect Piece has everything you’re looking for to make your home more desirable and yourself a complete knockout, all in the one spot.

“We at The Perfect Piece want to welcome people back to the area, especially those from last year, and encourage everyone to stop in and browse our bigger range as we’ve now extended our shop”,

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Annie is a long-time resident with extensive knowledge of the area, so if you’re looking for other activities during your stay, Annie is your lady. The Perfect Piece will be open over the Easter holidays and to keep up with opening times visit The Perfect Piece Facebook and Instagram page. Other opening times are Friday 12pm to 5pm and Saturday 9am to 2pm. https://www.facebook.com/The-PerfectPiece-1956065931082036/

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CORROBOREE FROGS SURVIVE The Australian Defence Force (ADF) recently flew threatened species experts to remote Kosciuszko National Park sites to assess wildfire impacts on endangered Southern Corroboree frogs. The Southern Coroboree Frog is a small, poisonous ground-dwelling frog found only in the sphagnum bogs of Kosciuszko National Park. While they only grow to around 2.5 to 3cm in length, they are distinctive for their vibrant black and yellow colourations. The Southern Corroboree Frog is currently listed as critically endangered and a study completed in 2014 estimated that there could be as few as 50 individuals left in the wild. Environment Minister Matt Kean thanked the ADF for safely and promptly delivering the experts to remote enclosures where early inspections revealed that three of the four Corroboree frog sites were burned by the recent fires, with the fourth site still threatened by an active fire. “The team of experts evaluated populations of the critically endangered

Southern Corroboree frog affected by the fires and began efforts to ensure the surviving frogs had adequate refuge sites and food,” Mr Kean said. “Unfortunately, there has been damage to the habitat inside the enclosures and also to the irrigation equipment, but luckily the fences surrounding them remained secure.

systems for all the field enclosures. The Southern Corroboree frog has been heavily affected by the amphibian chytrid fungus, which is responsible for major frog extinctions worldwide. Brought back from the brink of extinction by the large-scale captive

breeding program, wild populations have been re-established into diseasefree fenced enclosures located throughout Kosciuszko National Park. Other amphibians which may be carrying the chytrid fungus are excluded.

“Sadly, a number of the frogs perished and so all our efforts are now focused on protecting the remaining frogs by reinforcing moist habitat refuges in the enclosures and checking there’s enough food for the colourful but tiny amphibians.” Mr Kean said that while this is a setback for the conservation of Corroboree frogs in the wild, the species remains secure with captive populations continuing to do well at Taronga Zoo, Melbourne Zoo and Healesville Sanctuary. The Corroboree frog recovery team will now work with NPWS to repair and provide more robust watering

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COOLAMATONG SNOWY MOUNTAINS A FAMILY EXPERIENCE Coolamatong Snowy Mountains Golf Club and Country Club are two separate clubs under the one branch.

place to spend the day with family and friends while trying to beat your own personal best.

The Golf Club with attached 18 Hole Par 71 Golf Course is located just outside Berridale between Cooma and Jindabyne with the Country Club located in the Centre of the township in Berridale.

The Clubs both boast a well-stocked bar with friendly, personal small town warmth and services, not to mention a well-supplied games room, making both clubs a popular place to visit amongst the locals and visitors.

The Golf and Country Club support the local community by employing locals and holding numerous different fundraising events to help better the beautiful Snowy Mountain region. Recently refurbished, the Coolamatong Clubs have had a fresh coat of paint, updated furniture and a bit of redecorating giving this family friendly establishment a new lease on life. The interior is not the only improvement the Clubs have undergone. The well maintained green and general upkeep of the course makes it an appealing

The Country Club offers not only cold refreshments over the bar but also is attached to the Berridale Thai restaurant where patrons can grab some lunch or enjoy a Thai dinner. Both Clubs continue to build on their social and sporting support and contribution to the community through various fundraising efforts. One took place over a weekend in February and another is coming up in April.

Manager Arthur Owens encourages all members, visitors and friends of the club to get involved in this charity day for the local Rural Fire Services (RFS) where 100 percent of the proceeds from the golfing day tournament will go towards these hard-working men and women of the RFS. Arthur explained that the club will be working closely with the Berridale Motel in organising golf day packages where players will receive discounted rooms. For more information on Coolamatong Snowy Mountains Golf Club and Country Club visit https://www.coolamatonggolfclub.com.au/cms/ To keep up to date on all events hosted by Coolamatong Snowy Mountains Golf Club and Country Club visit https://www.facebook.com/coolamatong/

THE COOLAMATONG SNOWY MOUNTAINS COUNTRY GOLF CLUB Operated on a voluntary bases with fantastic greens and fairways, Coolamatong is truely on a par to most top courses, with mostly flat fairways are ideal for motorised carts and pathways providing access around this fabulous 18 hole course. Members and visitors are well catered for in comfortable surrounds including a licensed bar and facilities - open Sundays & Wednesdays. Competitions are held on Sundays & Wednesdays around 9am for both ladies and men, where visitors with a GA Golf handicap are most welcome.

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TUMBARUMBA TO ROSEWOOD RAIL The first government funded Rail Trail for NSW will open on Friday, April 3 2020 when Member for Albury, Justin Clancy MP cuts the ribbon to celebrate the official opening of the Tumbarumba to Rosewood Rail Trail. Snowy Valleys Council Mayor Cr James Hayes will join Mr Clancy, the Tumbarumba to Rosewood Rail Trail Committee, locals and trail enthusiasts from all over Australia to officially open the much anticipated 22 kilometre cycling and walking trail. “Our region is in the very early stages of healing and recovery after the recent Black Summer bushfire disaster so the completion of the Tumbarumba to Rosewood Rail Trail is a boon for Tumbarumba and Rosewood and a credit to all those who have worked so hard for so long to make it a reality,” Clr Hayes said. A pilot for the state and a working model for future rail trails, the approximately 22 kilometre walking and cycling trail runs through a non-operational railway corridor between Albury Street, Tumbarumba and McEachern Lane, Rosewood. Snowy Valleys Council received funding of $5,700,000 for the project under the state government’s Restart NSW Regional Tourism Infrastructure fund and Round Two of the NSW government’s Stronger Communities grants.

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Almost chosen as the nation’s capital, Dalgety is the Snowy Monaro’s hidden gem. On the banks of the mighty Snowy River, this quaint rural village is as pretty as it is peaceful. Surrounded by rolling hills and giant boulders, Dalgety is at the heart of the region. A quiet escape from the busy hub of the Snowy Mountains, and a gorgeous stopover when taking a true-blue country drive down to the Far South Coast. The river is a big part of the identity of the town. It makes a great swimming hole in summer and is a great spot to watch platypus. The Snowy River Holiday Park is situated right next to the river and owners Sue and Colin Fabish call it their own little piece of paradise. “Being right next to the river is so beautiful,” says Sue. “You can go down there morning and night every day and see a platypus. If anyone passing through, they can call into the park and I would be happy to take them down there for a free guide of

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the river.” “The people in Dalgety are also great,” says Colin. “They are friendly, open and honest, and just good-hearted country people. It is a great lifestyle.” Another fantastic thing to do in Dalgety, highly recommended by Sue and Colin, is the Dalgety Historic Town and River Walk. The history of the town is interesting and as far back as the 1840s it was as an important river crossing for sheep and cattle travelling from the East Gippsland area of Victoria to the high country of the Snowy Mountains. The village was originally called Buckley’s Crossing after an early resident, Edward Buckley. The local pub now goes by that name, in tribute to those early days in the 1830s. The name Dalgety came about in 1874 when surveyor JR Campbell laid out the town and named it Dalgety, which was his wife’s maiden name. At the time, Dalgety had a population of 23, nowadays it is about 200.

The Buckley’s Crossing Hotel is one of the stops on the Dalgety Historic Town and River Walk. With 26 key stops along the walk, the village has so much to offer. The old police station and court house dates back to around 1876, while the Buckley’s Crossing Hotel was built in 1889, the same year the iconic Dalgety bridge was constructed. Current owner of the Buckley’s Crossing Hotel, Sharon Jones says it is a privilege to operate such an historic establishment. Sharon has run the pub for the last four years and loves living in Dalgety. “Set in such a unique landscape, Dalgety is also really central and close to so many different areas like the snow and the coast,” says Sharon. “The community is also lovely, made up mainly of farming people.” Brochures outlining the walk and the history can be picked up from the Snowy River Holiday Park and the Iona Garden Gardens Café and Nursery. The Iona Gardens Café and Nursery lies at the heart of the community, as

a general store, postal agency, café, nursery, gift shop and social hub for everyone in the village and beyond. Owners Julie and Ross Pearson have operated the café and nursery for 20 years. “Dalgety is a wonderful place to live. We love being here,” says Ross. “It was a beautiful place to bring up our two sons, and we appreciate the proximity to everywhere. Canberra, the mountains, the coast, it is perfect to have all that so close by, but still be able to live in quiet surroundings.” Not only can you find delicious coffee and treats at Iona Gardens, great meals at the Buckley’s Crossing Hotel, but your taste buds will also enjoy the charming restaurant of Tuscany in Dalgety. Ron and Jill moved from the hustle and bustle of Sydney in search of a quieter lifestyle. They couldn’t be happier with their decision and fell in love with the view of the rolling hills, which reminded them of Tuscany in Italy. They ran the Dalgety pub for four years, before buying Tuscany in Dalgety, where they have been for 12 years, and only open

Tuscany in Dalgety is a garden restaurant set in 30 acres surrounded by the rolling Monaro hills.

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COOMA SHOW March 14 will see the 145th running of the Cooma Show. With the cancellation of some many local shows, Cooma Pastoral and Agricultural Association is determined to proceed with this annual event. Due the impact of the bushfires which have torn through the Snowy Monaro, some changes have had to be made to the original schedule. There will be no sheep or coloured sheep competition this year.

impact on horse health, but that did not happen and the show is expecting to be fully booked for the horse section, including the show jump classes. This year will see the second of the versatility horse events being held. This was a very popular addition to the 2019 show and should be well supported in 2020.

The very popular wood chop and chain saw events have also been cancelled, as there were insurmountable problems in accessing timber after the fires.

The Royal Military College Duntroon (RMC) will be holding an Army exercise in the Cooma area at the time of the show and cadets will be present on the day, together with some Army vehicles and a recruitment stall.

There was also some concern that more than a month of smoke pollution would

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DELEGATE SHOW The Delegate P&A Society is celebrating an incredible 112th Show on March 7, and once again a bounty of local livestock, produce and artwork will be on display, served up with all of the cheerful entertainment expected from the Delegate Show. Of course the horse events will be a highlight of the Delegate Show once again this year, and riders throughout the entire region are excited to get into the local ring. The fabulous Funkhana will add to the already jam packed line up of horse events, giving those young riders who don’t generally compete the chance to get amongst the action. While everyone is encouraged to support the horse events, as well as the

traditional dog trials and dog jumps, there’ll be lots more to see around the ground, with showgoers encouraged to cast their eyes over the many sheep and cattle being exhibited.

Due to popular demand after previous year’s success, the children will also have the chance to decorate a sheep, or even do-up their pushbike to vie for some great cash prizes.

Also returning to the first half of this year’s show will be a team of working bullocks trained by Bradley Matthews and Aaron Lewis, giving people the chance to see some olden day skills first hand.

There’ll also be the Billy Boiling Competition and Basketball Shoot-Out to get stuck into, and everyone loves to have their shot in the Guess the Weight of the Bull contest.

Of course the children are always delighted to browse around the animals, but don’t forget that attractions such as the jumping castle, face painting, the magical Zamboni and the Barnyard Nursery will also be parent savers.

For the very first time the Delegate Show will also be running the Monaro Stationhand Challenge, which will test the incredible farming skills of the region’s best stationhands, who will demonstrate everything from animal handling skills to modern science.

Amidst all of these activities and excitement, the Delegate Show will have an official opening, and several presentations of trophies will be made, while the winners of the Baby, Tiny Tots and Junior Miss Showgirl Competitions will also be announced. By this stage the show will be heading into late afternoon, but this is certainly no time to leave the festivities, with celebrations continuing well into the night with a barbecue, live band, and, you guessed it, fireworks! It’s an event you can’t possible miss, and it’s practically upon us, so make sure you get yourself along to Delegate on Saturday, March 7 for the wonderful 112th Delegate Show.

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If you’re in need of a fun day out at a good old fashioned country show, then look no further than the 142nd Bombala Show coming up on Saturday, March 21. Yes, it’s was a challenging start to the year, but “the show must go on” as they say, and the Bombala Exhibition Society is gearing up for an exciting day of attractions. A few small amendments will be made to ensure the March 21 Show can be enjoyed, and the committee will keep some plans flexible to allow for possible changes in the lead up. “We believe that this is the most positive way to celebrate our wonderful community in light of the adversities we have faced since Christmas,” the Committee says. Already amusement park rides have been booked, with dodgem cars, teacups, the chairoplane and jumping castles all lined up.

“We will also be offering the unlimited ride pass for only $15 per person for the day,” the Committee adds. Horse, pavilion and woodchop events are all set to take place, and the Nimmity Bell Show Jump is going ahead in this, its 40th year. Unfortunately there will be no cattle event in 2020, and there is a question mark over the yard dogs, but there will be a huge line up of attractions to keep show day rolling nonetheless. From traditional favourites such as sheep judging and the show luncheon, right through to the quick shear, a patting paddock and pet show, there’ll be something for everyone at the March 21 Bombala Show. “We encourage everyone to come and enjoy this great event, as well as urging our locals to enter as much as possible, particularly in the pavilion sections,” the Committee says.

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JAICOMING YOGA TO JINDABYNE Jane Corben and Amy Bassett, dedicated teachers of Tantric Hatha, are bringing the wonderful science of Yoga to the scenic mountains of Jindabyne. They have created Jai Yoga Australia, a yoga school offering a Yoga Alliance accredited 200 Hour Teacher Training course (YTT), meaning that graduates of the course are globally certified Yoga teachers. The course is hosted at Jane’s studio, local favourite, Jindabyne Yoga Shala. Their training covers the fundamental topics of Yoga Philosophy and History; Anatomy and Physiology; Teaching Essentials; a schedule of Practices and much more. The intensive training, which runs 10 hours a day, six days a week, for four weeks, is crafted to give students the confidence and knowledge to become skilful teachers. After their successful first training in November 2019, Jane and Amy are excited to present two more course rollouts in 2020, for those passionate about all things yoga. The first begins May 25 and the second begins October 26. Jindabyne local, Yvette Hammond, completed her 200 Hour YTT with Jai

with the intention of deepening her own personal practice and as a newly employed teacher at Jane’s studio, she believes the system of Tantric Hatha has enabled her to do that… and then some. So what is Tantric Hatha? It is a slow, methodical style of practice that moves students through the physical postures at a gentler pace than the faster flow-type classes, with a strong focus on breathing techniques and meditations. Each and every class has pranayama, breath techniques and kriya, mind techniques that evolve you in a certain direction, delivering a fully integrated experience for the student. The slow physical pace makes this style more accessible for beginners and the deeper energetic work makes it perfect for intermediate to advanced yogis – so it’s great for every body. This style of practice is an organic evolution of what we see in most studios today – where classes focus solely on the physical and no time is left for relaxation, breathing or meditation. Jai Yoga say they tend to attract students who are looking for ‘something more’ from their practice, than just exercise.

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visitors to the area. The ease and nature of Jindabyne is a gorgeous setting to turn up, tune in, drop out and enjoy the training with minimum distractions.

Jane first became qualified in Vinyasa and then went on to train in Tantric Hatha. As her knowledge and practice have evolved, so has the schedule of classes she offers at the Shala – 14 of her 16 classes are now Tantric Hatha, a style that Jane believes gives the best results. “Tantric Hatha is the original Yoga practice and we see it making a comeback as people become more aware of their mental and emotional health. Where Vinyasa tends primarily to the body, Tantric Hatha addresses the body, mind, emotions, spirit and soul by deepening your relationship to energy,” says Jane. “It’s all about targeted practices with specific outcomes and that is the aim because everybody needs more grounding, more stability and less stress in their lives.”

The convenience of the area is also a plus as those traveling for the fourweek training course can enjoy what the township has to offer all within walking distance and gives those the opportunity to explore the mountains during down times. Training days run from 6am to 5pm daily, six days a week for four weeks. Jane and Amy are both qualified lead trainers and full time yogis who have made the shift to live wholly in this world of transformative empowerment. They embody the practices and have each used them to overcome their own obstacles.

Tantra means to weave, it’s the weaving of all the different practices that evolve through yoga into the one coordinated system, philosophy, technique, tools, practices and more.

If you’re interested in becoming certified in Tantric Hatha, you can find the application forms on their website https://www.jaiyoga.com.au/2020training-dates as well as any other information you may need.

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STILL SWEEPING TUMUT BROOM FACTORY, A TUMUT TRADITION SINCE 1946 The Tumut Broom Factory, formerly known as the ‘Tumut Rural Co-operative Millet Society’, holds a special history in the small regional town of Tumut in New South Wales. Cliff Wortes started working at the Cooperative just after it opened then took over the business in 1978 where he remained until his retirement. In the late 80s Cliff ’s son, Geoff Wortes, returned to the business to work within the family business. Geoff and close friend Robert Richards now own and operate the business today. Originally there were 14 broom factories located all around Australia, however today the Tumut Broom Factory has

surpassed the test of time and is now the only millet broom factory left in the country. “We sell the best brooms in the world, good quality brooms that don’t fall apart,” says Geoff. “Tumut Broom Factory is something unique and different, a lot of people who come to the factory are impressed to see that we make everything by hand and they love the overall vibe of the factory as it is quite olden day styled and the aromas from the millet always gets a mention also.” The Tumut Broom Factory have made their handmade millet brooms the exact same way since 1946 and has become a tradition that many find interesting.

Geoff explains that the broom making tradition and history of the factory has attracted attention from well-known magazines including Better Homes and Gardens and been the subject of many documentaries in the past years. Broom Millet was grown by around 120 families in the Tumut area from the 1920s onwards. These family owned and operated farms produced approximately 75 percent of Australia’s millet, with close to 1,200 tonnes of millet harvested when growing was at its peak. Millet, a rare commodity today, is grown on only three farms in the area, producing roughly eight tonnes each season.

Millet is a warm season crop planted in early summer and as the Snowy Mountains region can get very cold millet season is short-lived. Come visit the factory where you can view the broom manufacturing process first hand and the secrets behind this unique art and purchase your own millet broom at the end. These hand-made millet brooms can be found in many retail stores Australia wide. Located at 30 Adelong Road in Tumut, NSW the Factory is open 9am to 3.30pm Monday to Friday, for bookings contact 02 6947 2804 and for more information visit https://tumutbroomfactory.com/

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THE REGION HAS YOUR AUTUMN FASHION TRENDS SORTED Stay up to date with this season’s fashions by shopping locally. The latest news on autumn fashion is that personalisation is the new trend of the season and the local fashion retailers have everything you need to set up your closet accordingly. With endless outfit ideas and layering opportunities for fashion girls to have fun with there is no need to shop at commercial retailers as the local fashion world has it all covered. From boots to blazers, fresh outerwear trends and more, add your personal touch by including a pop of colour or that perfect statement piece. Unsure of what you’re looking for this autumn? Then pop into Birdsnest in Cooma and get advice from

their instore style designer or visit their website for your personalised recommendations. Fill out their ‘My Style Profile’ giving you your very own personalised style guide, or try ‘The Nest Experience’ for a day of personalised shopping. If you have a unique taste in clothing then Aprés She in Jindabyne is a must for your autumn layering trends, offering fashion that really adds a statement and celebrates your own individual style. Are you more of an adventurist? Larry Adler in Jindabyne has you covered. With everything from hiking gear in the warmer months to snow gear in the colder months, Larry Adler’s professional team can help you find what you’re looking for.

Covering everything from casual wear, outdoor wear and snow wear, High Country Outfitters has high quality, stylish clothing and prides itself on the range of men’s and women’s wear to keep you up to date on the current styles. For autumn trends that everyone’s talking about be sure to visit Birdsnest, Larry Adler, High Country Outfitters, Aprés She and Bush Basics as these high-end fashion stores have everything you could possibly need to keep heads turning.

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EASTER FUN AT ADAMINABY For over 40 years the Adaminaby Easter Fair has been providing a day of fun for the whole family, and as the event continues to grow, so does the excitement of many locals and travellers for this event.

This year the Kids Zone, for ages two to five, will be better than ever, with more fun activities than ever before. This has been a major focus of organisers, to ensure that even the youngest visitors have a great day.

On April 11 from 9am the fair will be up and running, with a wide range of shopping and food stalls, as well as fun activates for old and young. Some of these trademark Adaminaby Easter Fair events include the pie and watermelon eating competitions, tug-of-war, dog high jump and the signature Trout Tossing event.

The fair is capped off by the famous Whacky Quacky Duck Race, with a $1000 prize pool for the winner, as well as a guest appearance from the Easter Bunny.

This involves lobbing a toy trout into a target bucket of water, the most unique and Adaminaby related event of the day.

While all of this is happening throughout the day, there will be live entertainment and a variety of food, as well as a wood auction organised by the Adaminaby Public School P&C. Adaminaby will be open for business on the day, with all shops open as well as the Snowy

“We really enjoy organising the Easter Fair and seeing all the visitors coming to Adaminaby each year,” says Tim Corkill, one of the main organisers of the event.

Scheme Museum, CWA and memorial hall for those interested in the history and culture of the town. Fair organisers are expecting a strong influx of new visitors this year and are excited about the people that will have the chance to travel to our region as part of their Easter long weekend. Travellers come from the Riverina, Canberra and South West Slopes, many of which are long term annual visitors, however each year brings about more knowledge of the event and positive exposure for the area. After a tough and bushfire affected summer, it is hoped that locals and travellers can rejoice in the spirit of Easter in Adaminaby this April.

“This is a day for the whole family to enjoy and I am looking forward to seeing everyone go away with a smile and have a great day.” If you’d like to find out more about the event, go to the Facebook page Adaminaby Easter Fair or the website visitadaminaby.com.au if you are interested in booking a stall or display on the day. This is one of the biggest days on the calendar in Adaminaby, and is well worth including as part of plans for the Easter long weekend or for a day trip for all to enjoy.

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TUMUT ROCK THE TURF On a gorgeous autumn day, with just the right amount of chill in the early morning air, leaves turning red and gold and starting to fall, Tumut Racecourse transforms from a quiet part of the Snowy Valleys to the perfect rock venue. Tumut Turf Club’s historic grandstand provides the backdrop to Rock the Turf, in a picturesque setting, surrounded by large shady trees, opposite the crystalclear Tumut River. Held on April 4, Rock The Turf is fast becoming one of the region’s premier events, with music from local and

national artists, food and beverage stalls, and amusements for the kids. The 2020 line-up features Jon Stevens as headliner. Jon is recognised as one of the most talented rock musicians to emerge from Australia in recent memory. He has had phenomenal success as a solo artist, and was also the lead singer of major rock acts Noiseworks, INXS and Dead Daisies. Favourites 19-Twenty will whip up a frenzy with their infectious riff and groove based blue-billy-grass-rockin’roots sounds, along with The Swamp Stompers, The Barren Spinsters,

Velvetsmyle, Captain Jack, Colourz, Rockit, Pearl and The Rhythm Sect. With a relaxed atmosphere, this family friendly festival, is a great day out or part the perfect weekend away. Rock the Turf is a live music event you don’t want to miss. This first weekend of April is THE weekend to visit the Snowy Valleys, with huge events across the region. The Tumbarumba to Rosewood Rail Trail has its official opening on Friday April 3, and a Family Fun Day on Saturday 4. Experience the Rail Trail in the morning,

before heading to Tumut for Rock the Turf. Also on Saturday is the Tumut Colour Explosion Fun Run, perfect for those who would like to add a sea of colour to Rock the Turf. On Sunday April 5, the village of Brungle hosts the Festival of Small Halls with critically-acclaimed Scottish ensemble The Paul McKenna Band and emerging Australian singer-songwriter Alana Wilkinson. This festival takes the best folk and contemporary acoustic artists, and sends them on the road to tiny halls all over Australia. It’s a night that’s well worth staying around for.

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PUSH THE LIMITS AT THE THREDBO GRAVITY SERIES

Head to the Thredbo Mountain Bike Park this summer for creative race courses and limit pushing fun with the all new Thredbo Gravity Series. This exciting new race format is all about having a great time with your mates and is open to all categories. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also some awesome parties after each event and a stack of prizes to win thanks to Fox, SRAM, RockShox, Maxxis, Red Bull and BentSpoke Brewing Co. The first two rounds kicked off 29 February to 1 March with competitors fighting it out in back to back events for series points across one big weekend. Saturday

29 February saw keen bikers take on the Supertrail Scramble which featured a mix of the best and most manageable sections of the Cannonball Downhill and Kosciuszko Flow. On Sunday 1 March the Ricochet Rumble tested competitors with another huge day of racing on the new flow Ricochet trail and lower Thredbo All Mountain trail. The final round of the Thredbo Gravity Series rolls into Thredbo on April 5 with an extravaganza of racing and crazy getups. This race favourite from last year sees competitors take off their chain before heading

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WHAT’S NEW IN THREDBO THIS WINTER beginners’ area and the Thredbo Snow Sports School base. Intermediate and advanced riders can also look forward to fast turnaround access from Merritts Gondola mid-station, allowing more riding time on popular ‘Dream Run’ and the trail’s surrounding tree runs. Scenic foot passengers will love the upgraded experience, with quick and comfortable access to Merritts Mountain House.

This winter 2020 season Thredbo is turning up the tempo with the addition of the new high speed eight-person Merritts Gondola, snowmaking on popular ‘Dream Run’, and a new car parking lot. With construction set to be complete in May 2020, the new Merritts Gondola will replace Merritts double chairlift, quadrupling capacity and adding to Thredbo’s award-winning experience. This exciting new addition is Australia’s only alpine Gondola and will span over 1.3 kilometres, rise 298 vertical metres, and be able to lift 2,000 people per hour.

‘Dream Run’ is sure to be a favourite this winter season with the new addition of a fully automated snowmaking system. This new system will ensure more consistent coverage allowing for more reliable access to Friday Flat and the mid-station of the new Merritts Gondola. On top of this, stage one of Thredbo’s car parking expansion

Merritts Gondola will transform Thredbo’s guest experience with easier access from Thredbo Village to the Cruiser area, the Friday Flat

plan sees more car parking facilities available at Friday Flat for day tripper guests. To celebrate Thredbo is giving you the chance to feature inside the new Merritts Gondola with a #MyGondola Snap & Win promotion. To enter all you need to do is snap a photo of your favourite Thredbo moment and post it on Instagram with #MyGondola and tag @thredboresort by March 31 2020. Better yet, the top photo also wins a winter 2020 trip to Thredbo with three nights’ accommodation, a three-day lift pass and rental. The Thredbo winter 2020 season is set to be bigger than ever. Visit thredbo.com.au for more details.

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Reynella Rides will celebrate 50 years of horse trekking later this year. Commercial horse treks through Australia’s Snowy Mountains date back to the 1940s. Amongst these pioneering adventurers was a young John Rudd OAM, first introduced to the mountains by his uncle, on a guided trek from Kiandra to Mt Kosciuszko. For John, this led to a lifetime affiliation with the high country and he has continued the tradition with his wife Roslyn, guiding adventurers through the Kosciuszko National Park on horseback. You’ll feel like the Man from Snowy River with Reynella Rides, the original and still the best. Located near the town of Adaminaby, Reynella runs approximately 6000 acres of working sheep and cattle property. This remote high country property is

home base for the world renowned Reynella Alpine Horseback Safaris through Kosciuszko National Park, Australia’s second largest national park and home to Australia’s largest mountain and the Man From Snowy River legend. With almost 50 years’ experience in operating mountain horse treks, your hosts Roslyn and John Rudd OAM will make your stay in Australia’s alpine country a truly memorable one. You’ll come for the experience of the horse trek, and stay for the home cooked meals and true country hospitality. Suitable for beginners as well as experienced riders, you will be provided with almost everything you need. For more information, visit reynellarides. com.au or call 1800 02 9909 to make a booking now, for an unforgettable experience exploring the mountains on horseback.

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A TRUE BUSHMAN TRADITION The annual Man from Snowy River Festival is returning to Corryong this April 2 to 5 for its 25th year. With an expanded and exciting line-up of events and attractions on show for the entire four-day festival, this event is set to attract many competitors, locals and tourists to the Victorian High Country. Signature attractions include the rodeo, horse and dog events, with the “showcase” event being the Man from Snowy River Challenge. The live re-enactment of the “Man from Snowy River” by Banjo Patterson is another crowd favourite at the festival. This year will feature a morning and evening performance and promises to entertain onlookers, as immense skill and timing is required to perform the iconic poem. It is the connection between the poem, the High Country and the events that makes this such a popular festival on the calendar for horse eventing. The festival is famed for displaying the “history, heritage and culture” of the Victorian High Country, with the festival and town of Corryong truly providing something for everyone. With 10 arenas functioning constantly, attendees can cycle around the festival and view the wide array of events. Major events include the Corryong street parade, live music from Troy Cassar-Daley and a host of country artists, and the attendance of the Victorian Light Horse Regiment and Army Band. The festival features a unique threeday event which is seen as one of the toughest challenges of horsemanship on the calendar, with 80 competitors in Open, Ladies and Junior divisions selected to ride. The six preliminary events are completed by all competitors

and involve stock handling, packhorse challenge, whip cracking, bareback riding, horse shoeing and completion of the cross-country course, as riders accumulate points for each completed event. Competitors are divided into colour groups with a variety of Open, Ladies and Junior riders in each, allowing younger and perhaps nervous competitors to seek confidence from those more experienced. At the conclusion of the preliminary events, the top 10 Open, top three Ladies and top three Juniors compete in the finals. Open riders complete a stock saddle buckjump and a brumby catch with the Ladies finalists also taking part in a brumby catch. Junior finalists are put to the test as they complete a working pattern. Points from the final events allow a winner to be determined for each division. With an $85,000 prize pool, and $25,000 top prize for Open champion, this will be a high-quality competition that displays the essence of bush Australia and traditional horsemanship.

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a taste of country Australia. Event organisers have battled to ensure the continuation of the festival for its 25th year and encourage all of those interested in involving themselves to come and support the area. With its traditional Australian roots, diverse events and ever-growing crowd of onlookers and competitors, the Man from Snowy River festival is set to retain its position as one of the most prominent horse, dog and rodeo events on the national calendar.

This year the festival will also feature workshops from renowned sculptors and painters in the art gallery, with an online auction being held to raise vital funds for bushfire recovery in the area. Corryong is famed for being the resting place of “Silver Brumby” series author Elyne Mitchell, with writing and photography competitions running in her honour at the festival. The Man from Snowy River museum is also located in the town, and is a must see for those interested in the history and culture of the High Country. This year the festival is supporting not only the bushfire recovery effort, but also the charity “Nutrition for Aussie

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SNOWY MOUNTAINS … WHAT’S HAPPENING? Fires. What can I say – 2020 has begun with “a vengeance”. Little more can be said than what we read in the newspapers, heard on radio, or watched on TV – words from reporters. I’ll write as one untrained in media efficiency, a layman, with a feeling for our affected area. Within our Snowy Monaro region, we’ve had three major fires reaping havoc on our residents – their lives, friends and families, lifestyle, and livelihood – emotional sabotage perhaps. I won’t write on this sensitive and pitiful situation, we’re all a concerned community, wishing our countrymen a ‘speedy recovery’ to person and property. Our National Park … please don’t sigh – we all know past-history, I’m looking at “today”, this Christmas / New Year season, when large areas were burnt to a cinder. Perhaps the biggest contributor to the horrendous results of fire lie with the weather – prior heat, and consistently strong winds – often generated within the fire itself. Then add the pre-existing drought conditions the entire region was suffering.

Debate will always differ as to whether hazard reduction burns are in fact hazardous; whether regular burn-offs clear unwanted dead undergrowth allowing new growths to thrive; whether burning enriches soil quality; or, if the traditional Aboriginal system of land control was the most suitable for Australian conditions.

Three other huts and the recently renovated Court House in the Kiandra gold fields succumbed to fire. There may still be others unaccounted for.

What we have witnessed in the mountains is a total burnout, whether treed or grassed, in or around waterways and peat bogs, or, across historically pastoral lands.

The beautiful, majestic Mountain Ash, indigenous to the mountains, burned 2003-4, had stood nearly 20 years as skeletons of nature, are now charred logs burnt to the ground – the ferociousness of fire laid them to rest.

From home I saw the Doubtful Gap Trail fire begin its trail of horror.

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Although already burning, Saturday January 4, with its ferocious winds, saw a monster emerge, one that later joined the Adaminaby Complex heading to Yaouk, with the Dunns Road fire raging in from the northwest. This fire destroyed history. Huts were lost – most had withstood the elements for decades: Happys (1920s) and Brooks (original 1940s) beyond Bald Mountain; Round Mountain (1930s) and nearby O’Briens/Bradleys (1940s) beyond Cabramurra, and one of my favourites near Selwyn, 4-Mile Hut (1937), in the gold mining / pastoral area of Kiandra.

Recently, on a misty, smoky day, I drove the Snowy Mountains Highway and was astonished at the destruction – huts and vegetation.

It’s difficult to comprehend the Kiandra slopes burned barren, beginning with nothing, finishing with less! How the winds must have moved those flames. What was there to burn? Research taught me that although the surface grasses were dried there were nutrient mineral remnants in the soil that benefit from fire, and are capable of igniting.

Together with these were, rebuilt after the 2003-4 fires: Sawyers Road House Shelter and Delaneys Hut on the Snowy Mountains Highway.

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BUCKENDERRA HOLIDAY VILLAGE STAY, CATCH AND WIN!

The Buckenderra Holiday Village is a quiet and tranquil spot for keen campers and fishermen who wish to enjoy a peaceful retreat on the Monaro. With a 100acre premises that includes six kilometres of lake frontage, there is no shortage of space for camping and fishing. The accommodation is comfortable and the staff are friendly, and groups of up to 30 are welcome. Visitors from Canberra, the Riverina, Gippsland and Sydney are drawn to this location for its high-quality fishing spots and spacious country location. The Village has launched a $10,000 competition that will be in operation until September, with ten trout specially tagged to give one lucky fisherman the chance to win the grand prize. To enter, all you have to do is stay at Buckenderra and catch one of these tagged fish, with a $50 tackle pack guaranteed

for all catches and a chance of winning the jackpot. None of the fish have been caught yet, so those interested are encouraged to â&#x20AC;&#x153;stay, catch and winâ&#x20AC;? while the conditions are as good as they currently are. Buckenderra Holiday Village manager and keen fisherman Josh explains that the recent rain has resulted in increased insect activity, meaning fish are healthy and close to the edges of the lake. Late afternoon fishing is recommended, with scenic views, light temperatures, however the result of these prime conditions means that fishing is enjoyable and fish are present all day. This was reciprocated by the team at The Alpine Angler, who say that worms have been the best bait and that Buckenderra is the best fishing in the Snowy Mountains right now. This alone is reason to visit, and with $10,000 up for grabs now is the time to â&#x20AC;&#x153;stay,

catch and winâ&#x20AC;? at the Village. Despite the troublesome summer experienced in our region, water level and quality remain high, and fishermen are expected to rejoice in the autumn conditions. With all ten fish still waiting to be caught, managers Jana and Josh canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait to see locals and travellers visit for the first time or return to the Village. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Why not fish for trout at the Buckenderra Holiday Village and win ten grand!â&#x20AC;? was Janaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s word of encouragement for keen anglers, who will also enjoy the accommodation, space and serenity of this prime fishing location. This promotion runs until the September 30, but with such high-quality fishing conditions on offer, the Village is expecting a busy autumn with lots of new and old visitors coming to join this exciting promotion.

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS The full competition terms and conditions can be found at Buckenderra Holiday Village reception, or on the Buckenderra Holiday Village Facebook Page. Promotional Period begins 01 Jan 2020 09:00AM AEDT and concludes 30 Sep 2020 5:00PM AEDT. The final prize draw will occur 6:00PM AEDT on 03 Oct 2020 if there is one or more eligible entrants. To enter, an entrant is required to spend a minimum of $50.00 in one accommodation booking or be included as part of the same reservation and stay at Buckenderra Holiday Village during the promotional period. New short-term accommodation and camping bookings only. Existing annual competition/group bookings and existing cabin owner bookings are ineligible to enter. Upon arrival during the promotional period at Buckenderra Holiday Village, each participating entrant is to complete a Buckenderra 10K Trout Registration Form. These forms are available from reception and are to be completed upon check in. All entrants are required to fish in accordance with the NSW Department of Primary Industries regulations. Entrants must also comply with the NSW Maritime regulations, and any other relevant legislation. If, during their stay at Buckenderra Holiday Village and within the promotional period one of the ten tagged fish are caught in Eucumbene Dam, this fish is to be presented at reception for authentication. If the tag is removed from the fish or tampered with in any form, it will be deemed ineligible. Each tag is redeemable for a Buckenderra Tackle pack worth $50.00 rrp. At the end of the promotional period, all Tackle Pack winners will be placed into a final prize draw. One winner will be selected from the final prize draw and win $10,000. The $10,000 prize will be payable by cheque or electronic transfer. The prize/s are not transferrable or exchangeable. In the event no tags are redeemed during the promotional period, it will be deemed that there are no eligible entries for the final draw, and the final draw will not take place. Entry to the promotion is open to Australian residents in all eligible states/territories who fulfill the method of entry requirements. Promoter: Buckenderra Holiday Village, 490 Buckenderra Road, Buckenderra NSW 2630, ABN: 40203638146. The directors, officers, management and employees (and their immediate families) of the Promoter and its related bodies corporate are not eligible to enter this promotion. Minors under the age of 18 are permitted to enter, however written permission from a parent/guardian is required. NSW Permit No. LTPS/19/40858.

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Budding writers and amateur photographers are invited to put pen to paper and have the chance to see their works displayed at the iconic Man from Snowy River Bush Festival.

commemoration of Elyne’s life and work now has its place with a Photo Story competition to be judged during the Art and Photography exhibition at the Bush Festival,” Mrs Auchinleck said.

For the first time, the annual Elyne Mitchell Photo Story Competition will be held in conjunction with the festival in April 2020, with cash prizes on offer in three age categories.

Mrs Mitchell enjoyed a special connection to Banjo Paterson, who brought her beloved High Country to international attention when his poem The Man from Snowy River was published in 1890.

The Photo Story Competition is held in honour of the late Elyne Mitchell, whose Silver Brumby series of children’s novels is etched into the national consciousness. The author’s daughter, Honor Auchinleck, said her late mother had drawn great excitement from the Man From Snowy River Bush Festival and its celebration of High Country culture, equestrian events, dog trials and bush poetry. “Being a part of that rich tradition of High Country writing it is fitting that a

She believes that Paterson’s Man From Snowy River was based upon more than one person, but that legendary cattleman Jack Riley - who is buried in Corryong Cemetery - was a key inspiration. Elyne Mitchell’s husband Tom credited Paterson’s poetry with giving him the courage to “continue through some of the darkest days” of his incarceration in a Japanese Prisoner of War camp in Changi during the Second World War, his daughter Mrs Auchinleck said.

A PICTURE AND 200 WORDS A letter from Paterson to Tom Mitchell reveals that Paterson and Mitchell indeed knew each other and there is reason to believe that the inspiration for the poem may have come from a trip the bush poet took with Tom’s father over Mount Kosciuszko. Mrs Mitchell, who also penned nonfiction works drawing on her family history, was a keen amateur photographer who on occasions used her own images to illustrate her work or record her travels throughout the High Country. The theme of the Elyne Mitchell Photo Story Competition 2020 is “The Gathering” and entries must relate to the rural experience. Entrants must take inspiration from a photo and write 200 words to accompany the picture. “Gatherings of birds, wild animals, flowers and people are just some of the subjects that could inspire the potential winning entries,” Mrs Auchinleck said. “Sometimes the simplest image can inspire some of the best writing.” The Elyne Mitchell Photo Story Competition will be judged at the opening night of the Man From

Snowy River Bush Festival’s Art and Photography Exhibition, from 5pm on Thursday April 2, 2020. The competition is open to three age categories: Under 15, Under 18 and Open. The winning entries will receive cash prizes of: 1st - $250 and a $100 camera house voucher 2nd - $150 and a $70 camera house voucher 3rd - $100 and a $30 camera house voucher Entries must be submitted in JPEG format with the text component in PDF by March 16, 2020. Full terms and condition are at www.bushfestival.com. au To enter, email: events@bushfestival. com.au The Man from Snowy River Bush Festival runs from April 2 until April 5, 2020.

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A team of experts has installed custombuilt food and water stations for the endangered mountain pygmy-possums in Kosciuszko National Park, which have been affected by the recent bushfires. Environment Minister Matt Kean said that so far, 20 stations stocked with specially developed Bogong biscuits have been installed at three possum sites within Kosciusko National Park. At these sites, remote cameras have also been installed to record possums at the feeders and drinkers.

our teams are working to determine this as we get access to more areas within the park. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re hoping that possums living at higher altitudes in the park werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t impacted by the fires. Altogether, 50 feeder and 50 drinking stations have been built, stocked with 10 kilos of the nutritional bogong biscuits to provide emergency food and water to the possums,â&#x20AC;? Mr Kean said.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The biscuits were developed by Melbourne Zoo and baked by our Saving our Species team from a nutritionallyverified powder of natural ingredients, replicating the nutritional value of Bogong moths, one of the possumsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; main foods,â&#x20AC;? Mr Kean said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The fires are still not contained in Kosciuszko National Park, with some park access still closed, so our threatened species officers led by Dr Linda Broome and assisted by NPWS fire crews, were the first to access the fire grounds to provide an emergency response for mountain pygmy-possums.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Dunns Road fire went through sites where we know the possums live, with reports that temperatures in those areas were close to 70 degrees, so the priority was getting access to these spots to check on the possums,â&#x20AC;? Mr Kean said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re hoping that the possums, which usually live under boulder fields, burrowed down to shelter from the fires. Although we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t yet know the impact of the fires on the possum population,

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CALLING ALL STEAMPUNK FANS Steampunk at Altitude is on again, in the village of Nimmitabel. Enter a world of science fiction, aviation goggles, corsets and airships. There are fashion parades, art competitions, live music, market stalls and so much more to enjoy on Saturday May 2 and Sunday May 3. “Nimmitabel is the perfect place to host a Steampunk event,” says co-founder Kelvin Fahey. “A lot of the architecture here is from that Victorian sort of era of the late 1800s to the roaring 1920s. “The event is a lot of fun, and we get thousands of visitors coming from all over NSW and interstate as well.”

The fashion parade is one of the highlights of Steampunk at Altitude. This year, there will also be a pets fashion parade, so the whole family can get involved with entries including cats, dogs and even goats. “The costumes are always spectacular,” says Bronwyn Fitzpatrick, Steampunk Fashionista. “While the pet parade is a bit of fun this year, the adult side of the fashion parade is always taken pretty seriously. Steampunk is all about presentation. People go to such amazing efforts and spend a great deal of money and time putting their outfits together. We can’t

wait to see what people come up with this year.” The art competition is another feature to look forward to, with a lot of interest already generated. “Steampunk art is a trend that is growing around the world, and we are already seeing that for this year’s event,” says Miki Small of Nimmity Artz. “Whether it is painting, sculptures or welding, there are some really great wacky ideas out there. Steampunk influences can be found in Harry Potter, Dr Who, Rocky Horror, and many other pop culture things. The artwork people come up with is incredible. “The art competition will be entirely people’s choice, so the public can vote on each artwork and decide the winner.”

Saturday night will see a live music concert in the Nimmitabel Pioneers Memorial Hall. There are two bands coming along to perform. L.I.D are a band from Candelo. A little eccentric, they will fit right into the Steampunk theme. The Pearls from Cooma are the other band, who play a more mainstream rock n’ roll, so there’s something for everyone. After the fires the town really wanted to get local bands involved in Steampunk at Altitude, and can’t wait to dance the night away with them. There will also be the usual events of parasol duelling, re-enactment role playing, workshops and market stalls selling all things Steampunk. For more information, visit the Steampunk at Altitude Facebook page.

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WIRADJURI ABORIGINAL CULTURAL TOUR Immerse yourself in Aboriginal culture and experience first hand how Aboriginal people used the land to survive, their traditional practices, the bush tucker they ate, bush tools they used and their spiritual beliefs from the Dreaming. The Tumut River and Kosciuszko National Park located in the Snowy Mountains Region of New South Wales was the meeting place for Aboriginal tribes including the Wiradjuri, Ngungawal and Wolgalu. They met for trade, ceremony and to follow traditional pathways used for travelling to and from the mountains to the coast.

Discover why Aboriginal people’s movements were governed by the landscape and the seasonal changes that affected food and shelter resources. This is a hands on experience delivered in the breathtaking landscapes of the Snowy Mountains and offers unique opportunities to see ancient landscapes, make your own bush rope, traditional jewellery, basket weaving and learn about the survival skills of Aboriginal people. Visit the Tumut Information Centre for more information.

TUMUT RIVER BREWING CO PROMOTING THE REGION ONE SIX-PACK AT A TIME Tumut River Brewing Co started out as two mates making homebrew in a shed, dreaming of bigger things. Four-and-ahalf years later, Tim Martin and Simon Rossato are now seeing their fantasy become a reality after opening Tumut’s first microbrewery. Tim knew the area needed something to boost tourism, the question was what? After visiting a craft beer brewery, he was inspired and knew what he needed to do. “Tumut has five pubs and two clubs. If you can’t sell alcohol here, you can’t do anything!” Tim says. Simon was already a casual homebrewer and offered Tim equipment and knowledge to get him started. Before long, the two mates were spending countless hours in the shed

bottling hundreds of litres of beer.

varieties of beer, with 15 favourites bottled and sold in Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Wagga and Albury. They are launching a web store in the next few weeks, which will offer a subscription service – one new beer every month, plus your favourites – for a very competitive price.

and activities such as kayaking on the Goobarrangandra River and camping.

The beers were smooth, but the road to opening a microbrewery was rough. Complications, disappointment and stress littered their path, but the boys never stopped brewing. Private share offerings got them off the ground and they haven’t looked back.

Tim and Simon have stuck to their original intention of promoting tourism in the Tumut region.

“We live in one of the most beautiful places in the country and that’s fantastic for getting peoples attention. Every photo has a description so people can go home and learn more about the region.”

Five years on, the brewery is up and running, with a restaurant and bar not far behind.

Their six-packs feature photographs taken around the region, including Elm Drive in Tumut, Coolamine Homestead and Blue Waterholes at Kosciuszko National Park, Yarrangobilly Caves

“I made my first batch of beer and fell in love with it,” Tim says. “By the end, I had seven homebrew systems going at once; all I wanted to do was taste the next beer. I had 1000L of beer in my shed when I moved house!”

Tumut River Brewing Co produces 30

“When it came to six-pack design, rather than push our product, we decided to promote the region and reasons to visit.”

“Why not promote the region on the six packs themselves, so when people are walking through a bottle shop they see the beautiful places they can visit,” Tim says.

Tumut River Brewing Co can be found at 26 Adelong Rd, Tumut. Tim and Simon plan to open the bar and restaurant in mid-September. Visit http://www.trbc. com.au/ for more information and to contact the brewery.

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CYCLING IN THE SNOWY VALLEYS The Snowy Valleys region has hundreds of kilometres of trails winding through native and plantation forests and open country suitable for mountain and trail biking.

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Throughout the region visitors can experience stunning views on trails suitable for the whole family, and for the more adventurous there are challenging downhill runs and technical climbs that will test the skill of the most experienced rider.

Road Cycling Set in the foothills of the snowy mountains, the Snowy Valleys region offers a uniquely varied and quiet setting for road cyclists of any skill level. With amazing climbs, excellent roads, stunning scenery and hardly any traffic,

the Snowy Valleys is a cyclists dream. Mountain Biking Check out the maps and profiles on the Trailforks app. Tumbarumba - Cycle Tumbarumba have established a top-class mountain bike trail network with a wide variety of trails and great opportunities to build your skills while exploring Tumbarumbaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s natural beauty. The most well-known tracks are on Masons Hill, the Police Paddock and Tumbarumba Town Common, for other options drop in and see the local Information Centre for the best places to ride. All Tumbarumba trails are within an easy ride from the town centre so you are never far away from that allimportant coffee and snack. Tumut - The Tumut MTB Park has four trails to discover ranging from intermediate to advanced riding skills. Located close to town, these trails offer a wide variety of terrain for all levels. Each trail starts from the dirt road intersection close to the parking area off Sydney Street. Kosciuszko National Park â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the national park also offers scenic and challenging mountain bike trails. The northern

section of Kosciusko National Park has nearly 240km of rideable fire trails. Ride to pioneer huts or test yourself on some adrenalin charged descents. After the recent fires please ensure you check what areas are open to the public before entering. Other cycling opportunities Newly constructed Pump Tracks in Tumbarumba and Tumut provide a great opportunity to develop kidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bike skills on a professionally designed track featuring rollers, jumps and sweeping turns. Pump tracks are suitable for all wheels â&#x20AC;&#x201C; skating, rollerblades, scooters and bikes. For the kids that love a bit of BMX action, skate parks in Adelong, Batlow, Tumbarumba and Tumut are a great place for kids to practice their jumps and tricks in the bowls on scooters or BMX bikes. The Tumut River Walk meanders through Tumutâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parks alongside the river and is open to recreational bike riders. There are several access points to the walk so you can make it as long or as short as you like The Adelong Falls Walk is also open to recreational bike riders as it winds alongside the creek to the Adelong Gold Mill Ruins.

FESTIVAL OF THE FALLING LEAF Autumn in Tumut offers one of the most spectacular display of seasonal colours to be found anywhere in New South Wales. In 1954 the local headmaster, Alf Wood, introduced the idea of a festival to celebrate the arrival of autumn and the falling leaves which characterised the townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s many parks and gardens. Alf enlisted the support of the Rotary Club of Tumut and The Tumut Festival of the Falling Leaf was born. The initial aim of the festival was to foster an appreciation of natureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s colours to both the local community and visitors through a series of events over a period of ten days. Over the years the Festival of the Falling

Leaf, like the season it represents, has seen many changes, but, has continued to flourish and grow into a fabulous annual event attracting thousand of visitors far and wide. In 2020 the Festival on May 2 will celebrate its 66th anniversary. A remarkable effort for a community based festival. The event is well supported by the Tumut Shire, the local business community and the Shire residents. The Festival of the Falling Leaf is recognised as one of the major events in the Tumut Region. The scenic location, autumn colours and crisp, clear air of the Tumut Region provide a unique festival experience for visitors.

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The Blyton Group, owner of Selwyn Snow Resort in NSW, last month announced that due to the extent of the damage sustained in the bushfires earlier this year, Selwyn Snow Resort will not be open for the 2020 snow season. An initial assessment of critical resort infrastructure has identified extensive damage to buildings, power, water, sewerage and snowmaking. Selwyn Snow Resort has been advised that restoration of power alone will take several months, due to the damage of several kilometres of power poles leading to the resort.

SELWYN NEEDS TIME TO RECOVER

Preparations for the clean-up of the site are underway with demolition of all buildings required, as well as the removal of destroyed resort machinery such as groomers, skidoos and snow clearers. Detailed assessment of lifting and snowmaking infrastructure will continue to be undertaken, requiring portable generators to be brought onsite. “We are incredibly saddened by the impact this fire has had, not only on our resort but on the wider local community as well,” Kevin James Blyton, Chairman of the Blyton Group said. “We have considered a range of options to try and resume operations for this coming winter, however the damage to critical infrastructure is simply

too extensive to make this possible. We recognise the impact these fires have had on local operators, not only for this summer period, but for the peak winter season ahead. We are actively discussing this situation with government at all levels to try and ensure that support is made available for these communities. But have no doubt, my team and I are totally focused on the rebuild of Selwyn Snow Resort and we look forward to welcoming guests back to an even better Selwyn.” Discussions are ongoing with the New South Wales Government regarding the rebuild process, including engagement with the NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment and National Parks and Wildlife Service. Selwyn Snow Resort 2020 Season Pass holders will be offered the ability to transfer their Season Pass to the Blyton Group’s other snow resort Charlotte Pass Snow Resort at no additional cost, or alternatively receive a full refund of any payments made to date. Seasonal employees who had been offered the opportunity to return to Selwyn Snow Resort for the upcoming season, will be offered the opportunity to instead work at Charlotte Pass Snow Resort for winter 2020. Regular updates on the rebuild process will be made available at www.selwynsnow.com.au

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YARRANGOBILLY THANK THEIR HEROES Some very brave National Parks and Wildlife Service staff risked their lives to save the historic Yarrangobilly Caves House and they did it. Six men worked non-stop for 26 hours to save this piece of Aussie history from the ferocious bushfires that tore through the region. We are hoping we could tell their story and give them some thanks as it is a truly inspiring story in itself. Unfortunately, an old shed was lost but the stunning Caves House, Visitor Centre as well as other buildings were all miraculously saved. This is thanks to those very brave and heroic men. They put their own safety aside to save Yarrangobilly. These are some incredibly amazing and admirable blokes and we could not possibly thank them enough! Yarrangobilly was quite lucky however it did receive some damage. There has been extensive fire damage as well as slips and falls from the rain that followed afterwards. We lost power poles, distribution boards, lines and wiring, our phone lines and also our hydro line suffered the worst damage. Our hydro line being our main source for generating electricity. So we are having a few communication and electrical issues as a result of this. At present we currently have no way of catching our incoming phone calls (on our usual phone line 6454 9597). This phone line has been diverted to the Tumut Visitor Centre currently.

We ask that you kindly direct your visitors to contact 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS) or email Yarrangobilly.caves@ environment.nsw.gov.au until this issue has been resolved please. We are aiming to re-open the Yarrangobilly Caves for the Easter long weekend. We aim to re-open some of the caves for our guests to enjoy as soon as it is safe. This is an achievable goal, but we have lots of work to do first. Also please keep in mind our accommodation will remain closed for some time yet. This recovery will take time but we will reopen all of our beautiful Yarrangobilly precinct as soon as it safe to do so. Yarrangobilly is already looking alive and green again. Lots of interesting epicormic regrowth is appearing on the burnt trees already, the lyrebirds are out scratching for critters and the place is alive with the sound of birdsongs. Yarrangobilly staff are back to work cleaning and repairing our beautiful grounds so we can welcome back our day time visitors as soon as possible. Yarrangobilly caves and all of its staff would like to thank our local community for all of their support and patience during these times. We will be keeping you updated and informed as much as possible in the coming weeks. As soon as we can reopen you will be the first to know!!

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