THE Cooma community has celebrated the official opening of Lambie Street Preschool’s building extensions with the new space allowing the preschool to increase its operating capacity from 40 to 60 children.
The official opening capped off a busy weekend for Lambie Street Preschool, following another successful art auction and sale on Friday night.
Preschool families, staff and community members gathered at the Lambie Street facility on Saturday for official unveiling of the renovations (funded through a NSW Department of Education grant of $500,000) constructed by local builder Mick Redden of Reddens Constructions.
Lambie Street Preschool director, Cathy Toohey, said the major building extension is a significant milestone in the 65-year history of the community preschool.
“The expansion will give more children the chance to experience our high quality early childhood education,” Ms Toohey said.
“The space allows us to expand our services to provide a warm, welcoming environment.”
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Preschool celebrates milestone
Count progresses as voters await result
By NATHAN THOMPSON
COUNTING is continuing in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council elections with postal votes still coming in and preferences to be distributed.
The NSW Electoral Commission said an official result will not be declared until the first week of October following the completion of the initial count,
check count and distribution of preferences.
The initial count has been finalised and the check count (first preference votes by group and candidate at each venue/type of vote) is almost finished with just Cooma pre-poll remaining at the time this masthead went to print on Monday.
Labor still leads the count
with incumbent deputy mayor Tanya Higgins atop of its group. Labor has 1,655 first preference votes, 18.46 percent of the formal first preference votes.
Incumbent mayor Chris Hanna, atop of Group C, sits in second spot with 1,435 votes, a 16 percent share of the formal votes.
Candidates above the 748 quota include Luke Williamson of Group A, Chris Hanna Group C, Tanya Higgins Group E, Reuben Rose Group F, and Bob Stewart Group H. Still leading the ungrouped
candidates is Narelle Davis with 308 votes, ahead of Lynley Miners 291 and Craig Mitchell 219.
The informal/ other vote count still sits quite high at 24 percent.
Acting NSW Electoral Commissioner, Dr Matthew Phillips, said in the initial count process several types of votes are allocated to the informal/other category in the NSW Electoral Commission’s virtual tally room.
“The informal/other’ category does not just include
informal votes. It also includes other types of votes that undergo further sorting and counting,” Dr Phillips said.
“For example, some candidates’ formal, below the line votes are included in the informal/other category votes figure category. In the Virtual tally room these candidates are marked with an asterix.”
“During the Check count, these votes will be reviewed and, if formal, moved out of the informal/other group and included in the formal count numbers.”
OPEN: The extended Cooma Lambie Street Preschool is officially unveiled by LouAnne Lind from the NSW Department of Education and Lambie Street Preschool director, Cathy Toohey.
PHOTO: Nathan Thompson
Region’s first sleep clinic service opens
travel for sleep apnoea tests
By KAREN FORMAN
RON Jaa Jaa never considered he might have a potentially life threatening health condition called sleep apnoea until he mentioned to his doctor during a non-related consultation that he was waking up during the night with a dry mouth.
The 78-year-old Cooma resident, who does a lot of driving for his pest control business, had been experiencing symptoms like daytime sleepiness, and would often stop the car halfway through a trip to Canberra or Sydney for work, to close his eyes for a few minutes.
But he had not connected that with sleep apnoea, which, as Dr Dominic Manassa of Monaro Medical Practice says, is a serious health concern that can lead to a higher risk of accidents or other conditions.
Now that he has been made aware of the possibility, Mr Jaa Jaa was keen to take up the opportunity to be one of the first people to undertake a Level Two sleep study through the practice’s new sleep clinic
- the first of its kind in the region.
He is still waiting for the results of the test, but says he is keen to do whatever it takes to maintain good health if he is diagnosed with sleep apnoea.
With four in 10 Australians battling sleep issues and an increase in sleep apnoea cases around the region, Dr Manassa decided to open a sleep clinic offering the “gold standard” in sleep studies so that local people did not have to travel to Canberra and Sydney for investigations.
“Level 2 sleep studies are the gold standard for home based sleep studies and technologicaly advance giving us results comparable to in lab sleep studies without the excessive cost,” Dr Manassa said.
“This service is accessible for all in our community so people can talk to their doctor about being referred for a sleep study with us or can contact our reception team to discuss this further.”
The Level Two sleep study involves a patient being given a small monitor with wires and
electrodes to take home and connect to the body before bed, then remove in the morning.
It alleviates the need to travel to big cities to spend the night in sleep clinics and is covered by Medicare.
According to Dr Manassa, it is the most accurate type of homebased sleep study available with respiratory physician scoring, reporting and interpretation, comparable to an in-lab sleep study.
“This is unlike most other home-based sleep studies which utilise a Level Three device that simply implements AI
the majority of patients with sleep apnoea were male, had a high body mass index (BMI), a wide neck circumference and had symptoms like feeling tired while driving or needing an after lunch nap.
Many also snored but might not be aware of it until a partner pointed it out; while others stopped breathing in their sleep.
Mr Jaa Jaa said he had found the machine simple to use and “didn’t sleep any worse than I usually do” while wearing it.
generated scoring and does not encompass brain wave recordings,” he said.
Dr Manassa said sleep apnoea and other sleep related disorders were not just a nightly nuisance but a serious health concern that affected many people in the Snowy Monaro region and if undiagnosed, could have disastrous effects.
“These disorders disrupt breathing during sleep, leading to daytime drowsiness and impaired focus. As a result, individuals are at a higher risk for cardiovascular disease and permanent lung damage as well as for accidents,
whether on the road or while operating heavy machinery,” he said.
“With rising rates of undiagnosed cases, our community faces a growing threat to safety and productivity. It is crucial to raise awareness about sleep apnoea, encourage sleep studies, and promote healthier sleep habits to protect our residents and reduce risks.
“Together, we can shine a light on this silent epidemic and advocate for better health outcomes for all.”
To be eligible for the test, patients must meet some criteria. Dr Manassa said
“It was good to be able to do the test in my own bed in my own home with my own pillow and not have to travel to the city for it,” he said.
Results from the tests are analysed by a Sydney-based respiratory physician and usually available within a week.
Practice manager, Stefanie Storey, said a variety of treatment options were available if patients were found to have sleep apnoea. “It is not always about a CPAP device,” she said, “but even if that is required, these days they are small and not too invasive to wear. Some patients may just need to lose weight or better manage their diabetes or cholesterol.”
Storey.
PHOTO: Karen Forman
Young ‘powering up’ winners announced
By MELINDA CAIRNS HACK
WINNERS of Snowy Hydro’s annual Powering Up the Future competition are the future renewable energy scientists and engineers of tomorrow.
“Any one of these ideas, or all of them, might turn into the best way we can power up our country for the future,” special guest presenter, Member for Monaro, Kristy McBain, said at the presentation last Thursday.
Eight winners of the two categories - junior (eight to 12) and senior (13-18) - plus Community Choice awards (voted online by members of the public), in the Australia-wide competition, were announced at the Snowy Hydro Discovery Centre.
Snowy Monaro was represented in the winners’ circle by Cooma North Public School’s Charlie Redden (10), who took out the Junior Community Choice award and Clara Stefanetto (13) of Snowy Mountains Grammar School who won the senior judges choice - runner upsection.
Other award recipients included Judges choice winner - junior - Harrison Bell (eight) from Pacific Palms Public School
Students showcase creativity, ingenuity
in NSW, judges choice runner up - junior - Ruby Piper (11) of Franklin Public School Tumut, Community Choice junior - runner up - Rachel Zhang (nine) from Caulfield Grammar School, Victoria.
In the senior category the judges choice - winner - was Chloe McCormick (18) Melbourne Girls’ College, Community Choice winner was Holly Umback (13) of Mater Dai Catholic College NSW, and Community Choice runner up was Samuel Thomsen (14) of Mater Dei Catholic College, NSW.
The winning entries were judged by an independent panel of esteemed and diverse community representatives consisting of Member for Monaro, Kristy McBain, astrophysicist and science communicator, Dr Kirsten Banks, Snowy Hydro sustainability team member and environmental engineer, Zoe Kwak, and Snowy Hydro Red Energy retail company team member, Lorraine Woodbridge.
In addition, members of the public voted online for their favourite entry for the Community Choice in
each age category.
“The judging was very difficult, there were a lot of innovative entries, really well-thought through ideas. A big Hi-five to all of the school students who have put in the time, energy and effort for these entries,” Ms McBain said.
“I think the future of our energy transformation is in very good hands with the calibre of what we have seen in this competition alone.”
Children aged from eight to 18 (Years 3 to 12) throughout the nation were able to enter their renewable energy ideas for the chance to win prizes valued up to $3,000.
“We were so impressed by entries submitted, and astounded at the quality of the submissions, that we took them to our executive group,” Snowy Hydro manager social impact and engagement, Sarah Norris, said.
“These are some ideas that we could actually be doing at Snowy Hydro and across our Red Energy customer base.
“One of the things we are firmly focussed on at Snowy Hydro is what the future looks like, the
future of Snowy and more broadly energy transition is reliant on the workforce that is currently going through their school years. We’re helping to inspire and engage that next generation to explore their options within STEM [Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths Academy] and beyond.”
“The competition encourages creativity and ingenuity needed from our students to support Australia’s transition to a renewable future,” Snowy Hydro education manager, Andrew Burke, said.
“We asked the students to look at home, within their communities and across Australia to identify the areas where we could improve our energy usage and reduce emissions. The entries showed multiple approaches into the students’ thinking and how we could use and generate electricity more efficiently. Ideas ranged from recycling jeans to use as insulation in homes and businesses, using kinetic energy of foot traffic and airplanes to power cities and even the idea to bottle lightning.”
Prizes on offer included overnight experiences
at Sydney’s Taronga Zoo, exploring Taronga’s Institute of Science and Learning immersive classrooms, STEM subscriptions and
gift cards. The winning entries are also showcased at the Snowy Hydro Discovery Centre, Cooma.
NSW student, Holly Umback, who was the winner of the Senior Community Choice. PHOTO: Melinda Cairns Hack
Jindabyne’s Leslie honoured
By TRISTA HEATH
JINDABYNE’S Leslie Ludwig has received the Southern Inland Senior Volunteer of the Year at the NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards.
The awards are hosted by The Centre for Volunteering, whose mission it is to promote and support volunteering across NSW.
Ms Ludwig has been a leading volunteer administrator and coaching coordinator for snow sports across Australia’s alpine region for more than 40-years.
Her tireless volunteer work at NSW Snowsports, Snowsports ACT and Snow Australia has helped support countless events, athletes, and local snow sports infrastructure.
Clubs NSW CEO Rebecca Riant said the awards are a tribute to the vital contributions made by volunteers across the state.
“Volunteers are the backbone of the NSW club industry, and their efforts are crucial in uplifting local communities,” Ms Riant said.
“We’re delighted to have a special Club Volunteer of the Year Award category, and I can’t wait to see who takes home that honour.”
Ms Ludwig’s
volunteering work has brought significant benefits for snowsports in NSW, particularly crosscountry skiing.
30-year period has allowed many athletes to progress through to senior ranks and often to international level.
It has also seen many athletes simply enjoy their sport and go on to involve their families and friends.
Ms Ludwig said she was surprised, pleased and embarrassed to be an award recipient, however, appreciation for the things that volunteers do is always welcome.
projects and their issues,” Ms Ludwig said.
“There are some very special people out there doing extraordinary things.”
Her financial acumen and diligence in filling many treasurer’s positions at Board and Discipline Committee level
has fostered snowsports in Australia.
Ms Ludwig’s management of the junior development squads over a
“A Tthank you goes a long way to making any volunteer effort feel worthwhile,” Ms Ludwig said.
“Awards like this are a bigger thank you than necessary, but they really reflect the wider group of volunteers who support the project and each other.”
Ms Ludwig has overcome many boundaries over her extensive volunteering career and attributes her successes to being dedicated to her many fundraising efforts.
Ms Ludwig said broader benefits of her many volunteer roles is supporting a community of people who share a love of a healthy, inclusive sport that occurs in one of the most beautiful and unique environments in Australia.
“The award afternoon was an opportunity to talk to other people about their
A particularly proud moment in Ms Ludwig’s volunteer story was being one of the main drivers in building a two-storey extension for the Perisher Nordic Centre in 2008. She was successful in organising a public appeal which raised $140,000 and a similar number of in-kind contributions of materials and services and was the principal applicant in securing a NSW Government grant of $209,000 after many applications to finance the extension.
This was a major accomplishment achieved with persistence over a 15-year period, without her efforts it would not have been successful.
Southern Inland award recipients will be invited to represent their region at the Gala State Ceremony in Sydney at the end of the year, where the NSW Volunteer of the Year will be announced across each category.
The awards celebrate the work of thousands of individuals and volunteer teams from a diverse range of organisations across the state.
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Adrian Blake enjoying the sausage sizzle served by Peter Ward and Leslie Ludwig who volunteer at the Nordic Shelter.
AWARDED: Southern Inland Senior Volunteer of the Year awardee Leslie Ludwig and Member for EdenMonaro Kristy McBain.
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St Andrew’s home to new building
Cooma congregation rejoices in opening of extension, Bombala Room unveiled
By NATHAN THOMPSON
THE congregation of St Andrew’s Uniting Church in Cooma can now access new amenity facilities without having to venture outside, thanks to the completion of the church extension building.
A special ceremony was held at the church on Saturday where the congregation was joined by community members, Rev Jane Fry - General Secretary Synod of NSW and ACT, Rev Andrew Smith - Congregation Futures, Canberra Region Presbytery and builder Mick Redden of Reddens Construction.
The ceremony saw the official opening of the Bombala Room, an extension of the historic church building.
John Gray, chair of St Andrew’s Uniting Church Council and project manager, said the new building is a welcome and much needed addition to the church.
“The room ticks off many of the improvements we needed to make,” Mr Gray said.
“We now have toilets
close to the church where members don’t have to go outside to the hall to access, we have a small meeting room and a new kitchen.
“The builder, Mick Redden, did a wonderful job.
“The original church
remains untouched and our new building looks terrific.”
The Bombala Room extension was funded through the sale of the Bombala Uniting Church and donations from the estates of Ruth Bigg-Wither and Athol Blyton.
In recognition of the support from the Bombala community, a Bible from the Bombala congregation was accepted by Mr Gray on behalf of Bombala’s Robyn Wrenford.
St Andrew’s council made a successful application to the Uniting Church Property trust to use the funds for the extension.
The project started in
The Bombala Uniting Church was sold in 2018 with the wish of its congregation to use the proceeds to support St Andrew’s in Cooma.
December 2018 and the final completion certificate issued in July.
Mr Gray thanked Burke’s Plant Hire for their efforts, Tom Leone from Snowy Mountains Tree Services, engineer Geoff Bowland and Mick Redden.
OPEN: The Bombala Room extension of St Andrew’s Uniting Church in Cooma has been welcomed by its congregation and the community.
PHOTO: Nathan Thompson
Photographers get creative in Delegate
A GROUP of enthusiastic photographers gathered in Delegate for a unique creative experience under the expert guidance of renowned Australian photographer Peter Solness.
The light painting photography workshop, held in the stunning setting of an iconic Australian shearing shed and the historic Old Settlers Hut, brought together a perfect mix of skill-building, creativity, and a touch of magic.
Participants were immediately enthralled by Peter’s almost magical ability to transform ordinary scenes into extraordinary works of art using nothing but torchlight.
Thredbo childcare funding
THE Federal Government is providing funding to four early learning services in Eden-Monaro, helping them to stay open and upgrade.
Through his demonstrations, Peter showed how to play with colour, shadow, and motion, creating evocative images that were as whimsical as they were striking.
Each photographer had the chance to experiment with these techniques, using extended exposure settings to capture vibrant, dynamic compositions that brought a new dimension to their photography.
To add to the weekend’s magic, participants awoke on Sunday morning to a blanket of white snow covering the town of Delegate.
The unexpected snow
created an enchanting atmosphere, adding a layer of beauty and wonder to the weekend’s photographic activities.
The workshop was about more than technical skills, it was about inspiring creativity and pushing the boundaries of visual storytelling.
Peter’s hands-on approach allowed each participant to explore their artistic potential, and the results spoke for themselves.
By the end of the weekend, the photographers had crafted a collection of unique images that showcased a magnificent blend of whimsy and visual drama.
One participant said: “watching Peter work with light was like watching a painter with a brush, it was incredible to see the scenes come to life.”
With Delegate’s Old Settlers Hut and the shearing shed as backdrops, participants could explore the interplay of light and shadow in settings rich with history and texture. By the final light painting session, the group had mastered the essential techniques, and their nocturnal captures reflected a deeper understanding of how to use light to tell a story.
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Member for Eden-Monaro Kristy McBain visited Merimbula Tura Kindergarten, which is receiving capital funding to undertake upgrade works.
Bega Valley Family Day Care, Narooma After School and Vacation Care and Thredbo Early Childhood Centre are receiving sustainability funding under the program.
These four services in EdenMonaro are some of the more than 430 early childhood education and care services, in disadvantaged, regional and remote communities across Australia, that have been offered a share of over $500,000 of the $80 million of funding.
“I know first-hand how difficult accessing childcare in a regional community can be – and that’s why I’m so proud to see this funding delivered to ensure our childcare services remain open,”
Ms McBain said.
“This funding is critical to ensuring our local kids at these centres can continue accessing the transformational benefits of early childhood education and care.
“It comes on top of our Cheaper Child Care reforms, which are providing an enormous benefit to families across Eden-Monaro.”
More than 380 services will receive sustainability support to help them remain open, with 90 services receiving capital support
to undertake important modification work or expand to create more early childhood education and care places.
More than 80 per cent of the funding will support services in regional or remote areas, ensuring children can access the transformational benefits of early learning no matter where they live.
Families accessing these services will also benefit from the Government’s Cheaper Child Care reforms, which have made early childhood education more affordable for more than 1 million families across Australia including 265,000 families in regional areas.
Minister for Early Childhood Education Dr Anne Aly said this funding will help early childhood education services in disadvantaged and vulnerable communities across Australia remain open.
“Access to early childhood education and care is vital to ensuring families can make the choice that are best for them, particularly when it comes to balancing the early learning needs of children along with being able to work more hours and boost household income,” Dr Aly said.
The funding is being provided through the Government’s Community Child Care Fund (CCCF), helping address barriers to participation in early childhood education and care.
The more than $600 million CCCF program supports around 700 services across Australia, with around 85 percent of funding supporting services in regional and remote communities.
AFTER: The Delegate Old Settlers Hut as photographed during Light, Snow, and Magic: A Creative Weekend in Delegate with Peter Solness. PHOTO: Contributed
Swim Club struggling to stay afloat
JINDABYNE Swim Club
has been an integral part of Jindabyne’s sports offering for generations. The indoor pool was originally built by local developer Bruce Marshall as part of the Nuggets Crossing Shopping Centre build in 1988 and handed over to the Council to run for the community.
In recent years, the pool and its users have had to battle pool disruptions with bushfires, extended COVID-19 shutdowns and frequent unscheduled closures were endured to patch problems. The club said these problems were caused by many years of under-servicing.
The full shutdown of the pool in 2022 to 2023 for almost a year to carry out major roof and internal replacements because of air ventilation and mould problems, that had been causing issues for many years due to poor maintenance, was very disruptive to the club, a club spokesperson said. Through a Federal Government grant, the pool had major roof work carried out to re-open in September 2023. Joy and relief quickly turned to disappointment,
INCREASED FEES AFFECTING JUNIOR SWIMMING NUMBERS
frustration and sadness as the implementation by Council of new or revised fees for pool usage resulted in the reduction and cancellation of programs and services offered at the pool.
The swimming club had arrangements in place with Council for the club’s use of the pool for programs for both children and the free adult FitWell program which is forecast to produce considerable new income for Council using FitWell sessions at the pool. The club said the arrangements were cancelled without plausible explanation.
The swimming club will not be running Friday Swim Club nights at this stage until at least February 2025. The newly implemented pool use fees for the club races that have been paid since the pool re-opened has depleted the club’s funds.
New or increased fees for lane hire has already greatly reduced the
number of swimmers training and competing at club level as families struggle to cover all the extra expenses.
Increased pool entry, lane hire fees, and club night pool hire fees have to be added to coaching and registration fees. Over the past months, these implemented lane hire fees has meant a reduction in club competition events and session capacity in an effort to limit cost increase to parents to 50 percent additional.
If the current fee structure continues, many families under financial stress will no longer be able to have their children taught to swim or coached to a standard that gives them a lifelong sporting skill that is used for physical, emotional wellbeing, social interaction and vital life lessons.
A Council spokesperson said Council reviews and sets charges for all facilities including swimming pools on an annual basis
and the current fees and charges for all facilities was adopted by Council in June of this year after a period of public consultation.
“It is important that all pool users including groups and clubs pay fees equitably and note the Jindabyne Swimming Club fees are now simply brought into line with both the Council policy and what is being charged to other users and groups,” the spokesperson said.
“Fees and charges must be applied on fair and equitable basis for all users including groups such as the club.”
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The swim club will continue to seek rationalisation from Council’s senior management on fees and usage and keep the public up to date on this and the progress of the Free FitWell program. For more information go to www. jindabynepoolreopen. com, contact the swim club and watch this space.
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The fun doesn’t stop there! Joined on stage by all her Wiggly friends you’ll be ‘Shaking your Hips’ with Wags the Dog, ‘Move your Arms’ like Henry the Octopus and singing ‘Quack, Quack’ with Captain Feathersword. Be quick as tickets will sell like, hot potatoes.
The concert is at the Cooma Ex-Services Club on Saturday October 12.
Cooma Hospital ED a top performer
SOUTHERN NSW Local
Health District is among the state’s top performers for emergency department and planned surgery performance, despite a high number of critically unwell patients during the April to June 2024 quarter.
SNSWLHD chief executive, Margaret Bennett, praised the efforts of staff in providing high quality care to patients during the early winter period.
“This latest Bureau of Health Information Healthcare Quarterly for April to June 2024 shows our district was among the state’s top performers for key ED
indicators including the time to start treatment, the percentage of patients leaving the EDs within four hours, the time to transfer of care from ambulance to hospital staff and elective surgery wait times,” Ms Bennett said.
“I extend my sincere gratitude to our dedicated staff members - these impressive results are a testament to their hard work.”
At Cooma Hospital there were 2,704 ED attendances during the quarter. Almost nine in 10 patients (88.7 percent) started treatment on time, which is better than the average for
hospitals of a similar size in NSW (77.3 per cent).
Almost all patients (99.5 percent) were transferred from ambulance to ED staff within the 30-minute benchmark, which is also better than the average for hospitals of a similar size in NSW (93 per cent).
The majority of patients (81.2 percent) left the ED within four hours, which is slightly better than the average for comparable hospitals in NSW (76.7 per cent). There were 61 planned surgery procedures performed during the April to June 2024 quarter and all (100 per cent) were
performed on time.
From April to June 2024, there were 29,432 attendances to EDs across SNSWLHD, which is a 1.4 per cent increase compared with the same period last year.
Despite the high demand, almost eight in 10 patients (78.5 percent) started their treatment on time, which is better than the NSW average (63.7 percent). The majority of patients (72.3 percent) also left the ED within four hours of arriving, also better than the NSW average (54.7 percent).
Of the almost 30,000
presentations, there were 3,803 attendances by patients with an imminently life-threatening condition (triage category 2), an increase of 20.3 percent when compared to the same quarter in 2023.
There were also 10,242 patients presenting with potentially life threatening conditions (urgent or triage category 3), up 10.7 percent when compared with the same quarter in 2023.
Almost all patients (94.3 per cent) were transferred from ambulance to ED staff within the 30-minute benchmark time, which is significantly better than
the NSW average (73.7 per cent) and the best result in the state.
The SNSWLHD also performed 1,383 planned surgeries during the second quarter of 2024; and had one of the best results in the state for the percentage of planned surgeries performed on time, with 100 percent of patients receiving their planned surgery on time.
“All planned surgery in SNSWLHD was performed on time during the reporting period, a remarkable effort by staff and a great outcome for our patients,” Ms Bennett said.
Sponsorship support called for Bombala’s busking event
By KAREN FORMAN
SUPPORT is flowing in for Bombala’s first attempt at hosting a regional heat of the Australian National Busking Championships, with organiser Rob Hampshire urging businesses and clubs still interested in getting involved to throw their hats in the ring as soon as possible.
Mr Hampshire, working on the event as a member of the Bombala and District Chamber of Commerce Inc, said he was delighted and
grateful for the offers of sponsorship and support for the charity event that had come in so far for the
October 26 event.
“We are excited to host a local round of this amazing event for the first time and the town is really getting behind it,” he said.
“With money raised going to our local Currawarna Assisted Living Ltd hostel for its proposed bus service, we are keen to secure funding for this up and coming event.”
Mr Hampshire said the major sponsor would be Cropbusters, with the Imperial Hotel, Cooma Car Club, Bombala Waste
Management, Dongwha Australia Pty Ltd, MCH Welding, Straw Services, For the Love of Shoes, Rogue Ascent and North East Media.
“We still have a number of categories requiring sponsors in the Open, Senior and Junior sections, plus People’s Choice and Highly Commended and Special Judges Awards.
“People can choose to take on naming rights for particular events.”
Mr Hampshire said money donated would be
used towards the $6,000 prizemoney pool and other expenses while in-kind support was also welcome.
“Prospectuses have been handed out to all local businesses and can be returned to our dedicated email address anbcbombala@gmail. com. Anyone who would like to receive a copy can email us or call me 0417 423 983.”
He also urged prospective buskers to get their entries in early, as a limited number of
busking spots was available. Entry can be made online at www.anbcbombala.com
“We have had a great response to the call for market stalls and will have live entertainment on the community stage throughout the day along with buskers in their spots throughout the CBD between 10am and 2pm.
“The prizewinners concert will be held at 5pm at the Imperial Hotel, followed by the after party with free live entertainment into the night.”
Buskers at the Cooma regional heats.
PHOTO: Karen Forman
Lake Williams path to officially open Locals prepare to get grubby
By KAREN FORMAN
FORMER Member for Monaro
Peter Cochran will return to Nimmitabel on Saturday September 28, to officially open the newly completed $92,000 pathway around Lake Williams, which he opened 30 years ago.
Mr Cochran will be one of a number of dignitaries attending the event at 11am and members of the public have been invited to go along for the ceremony and barbecue afterward.
Nimmitabel Lions spokesperson, Isabel Harrington, said the club was delighted to have been able to complete the path, thanks to a second Boco Rock Community Enhancement Fund grant of $33,261,90 in 2023 which was added to the $59,000 the club was granted in 2019.
Total cost was $92,000, plus 500 volunteer hours by Lions and Friends of Lions.
“The project has received enormous support and is greatly appreciated by locals and travellers alike,” she said.
“It’s a tremendous asset to our little village.”
The path to the path was not a smooth one, with a number of setbacks over the years.
Funding came from the Boco Rock Community Enhancement Fund in the 2020 round of grants, but work was delayed when what was thought to be Aboriginal
site, meaning that a thorough assessment was needed by Conservation and Heritage Planning and Management.
The project was also held up by wet weather and costs significantly increased, so the path initially only made it three-quarters of the way around the lake.
Mrs Harrington said with the path now complete, the Lions club was looking for further improvements to the Lake Williams area.
“The club recently received another Boco Rock grant for $10,347 to place five seats around the lake,” she said.
“This is to give people time to stop and appreciate the lake and the view to the mountains.”
A second grant of $5000 will enable Lions to complete a strategic plan for the lake precinct.
“This will allow better forward planning, creating a structure for the precinct moving forward,” Mrs Harrington said.
“It is a beautiful area, with still a lot of potential for further improvement and activity.”
Lake Williams was the brainchild of the Nimmitabel Lions Club, with the donation of the land three decades ago by the Williams family to the town of Nimmitabel.
Fences were removed and excavation work was undertaken by the Public Works Department before trees were planted by the community.
Initially, the path led around to a little jetty, a popular spot for feeding the birds or for the braver souls to launch themselves into the water. The jetty was removed some time ago by the council when the structure was deemed unstable and unsafe, leaving the path at a dead end.
Mrs Harrington said extending it to a complete circuit of the lake with an all-weather track, suitable for a break for travellers as well as a walk for locals and a bike track for kids, had been the vision for the town.
By MELINDA CAIRNS HACK
AN ENVIRONMENTAL education initiative, recently introduced by Snowy Monaro Regional Council, has attracted significant interest from local schools, early learning centres and homeschool families.
The Get Grubby program is a cutting-edge sustainability resource for young learners for primary schools and online for home and distance education students.
“It’s an excellent result, considering Council only began promoting the program a few weeks ago,” Council’s education engagement officer, Aimee Moy, said.
“We’re receiving enquiries from across the region and we encourage parents and carers interested in the program to contact their child’s school about Get Grubby.”
The program is entirely online, so participating schools and home-school families can begin whenever it suits them.
Ms Moy said schools have flexibility in implementing the program.
“For example, teachers could opt to incorporate Get Grubby into events aligned with Water Week and National Recycling Week, or integrate the modules into their class
curriculum more broadly. The program provides comprehensive resources for teachers, including lesson plans, activities, videos and songs.”
Ms Moy said the younger generation is definitely invested in the environment and its future.
“They are more aware of environmental issues and how they can contribute to solutions. Waste and its impacts are becoming increasingly relevant to our youth, and they’re keen to help create positive change.
“Every young person I’ve had the opportunity to educate or interact with about waste has shown genuine enthusiasm about making a difference.
“We’re committed to supporting educators in our region throughout their Get Grubby journey.
“If teachers and homeschooling families are interested in an onboarding session with our Council team and a Get Grubby representative, they can contact us at getgrubby@snowymonaro. nsw.com.au.
“Council extends its thanks to the NSW EPA for making the introduction of this program possible here in the Snowy Monaro, thanks to funding awarded under their Go FOGO grant initiative,” Ms Moy said.
Jindabyne,
A SPECIAL ceremony occurred at St Andrew’s Uniting Church in Cooma to officially unveil a new church building, the Bombala Room.
The Bombala Room provides a new kitchen, meeting space for up to 10-people and bathroom facilities. The building is linked to the church vestry via a glass walkway.
The St Andrew’s congregation welcomed the building’s official opening and was joined by Rev Jane Fry - General Secretary, Uniting Church Synod of NSW and ACT, community members and builder Mick Redden of Reddens Constructions for the occasion.
The room looks terrific and has been built to complement the historic church.
Cooma’s Lambie Street Preschool was a hive of activity over the weekend with its annual art sale and auction taking place on Friday and the official opening of its extensions on Saturday.
The extensions have allowed the preschool to welcome more children and continue its long history of delivering quality early education in Cooma.
Well done to director Cathy Toohey, her hardworking staff and the preschool committee on the opening of their extended centre.
We are still at least a week away from the NSW Electoral Commission officially declaring the new Snowy Monaro Regional Council.
Counting is progressing with postal votes coming in and preferences starting to be distributed.
If your team has been knocked out of the NRL premiership race and you are wondering which bandwagon to jump on, look no further than the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks.
Why the Sharks? Well, they boast local product Jack Williams. Jack played his junior footy with the Cooma Colts before progressing through the Canberra Raiders junior system.
Jack debuted for the Sharks in 2018 and has played 123 matches. A strong and very fit second rower, Jack is one of the Sharks most reliable players.
We will be cheering Jack on this Saturday when the Sharks take on the Penrith Panthers.
Did Shakespeare actually write Shakespeare?
By Jack Garside, Cooma Men’s Probus Club
MAX Perry against Simon Allen - throughout the ages there have been conspiracy theories abound that Shakespeare did not write Shakespeare.
It is reported that Mark Twain in his book Is Shakespeare Dead? Postulates “Am I trying to convince anybody that Shakespeare did not write Shakespeare’s Works?” Is Shakespeare Dead? by Mark Twain: Chapter 11 (online-literature.com).
At Cooma Men’s Probus, Simon, relying on a number of writings, demonstrated that there are many possible writers.
Simon postulated that “So, what is the problem? Why is there a question at all?”
The answer to that is when researchers have tried to investigate William Shakespeare, they have found that there is very little relevant information about him. We know when he was born, when he died. We know of his marriage and his children. We know of various business dealings and some legal issues. We know he earned enough money to buy a house in Stratford-on-Avon. We know he lived in Stratford and in London. We know that, while in London, he joined a troupe of actors, and later a different troupe. And we have his Will.
What we do not have is any evidence that he wrote. There are no letters. There is no tribute to his son when the son died young. There is no evidence of his education. Even if he did not say where he went to school, surely any school he attended would have been keen to claim him as a former student. When he died, there was no eulogy by contemporary playwrights. He was not buried in Poet’s Corner at Westminster Abbey. He was buried in Stratford. Even Stratford did not claim him as a leading citizen.
The candidates for authorship considered by various researchers include: Francis Bacon, Edward De Vere, Mary Sidney and Christopher Marlowe. Of these, Bacon, de Vere and Sidney were aristocrats, and Marlowe was a commoner. Francis Bacon, Baron Verulam, Viscount St Albans was a lawyer, courtier, statesman and philosopher. Edward de Vere was the 17th Earl of Oxford; his early education was by a Greek scholar; at 12 years old, he became a ward of court and grew up in the guardianship of William Cecil, Queen Elizabeth’s first minister. Mary Sidney was the niece of Robert Dudley Earl of Leicester; she married Henry Herbert, the 2nd Earl of Pembroke; she knew the royal court, she was highly educated and multi-lingual. Christopher Marlowe was educated at
King’s School Canterbury and Cambridge University; he was a recognised poet and dramatist.
William Shakespeare was the son of a glove maker, with no obvious education. This is not to say that Shakespeare could not have written the plays, but one would be entitled to wonder where he got the knowledge and experience to have done so.
Max countered the postulation stating “One of the enduring, and certainly the most significant, speculations concerning authorship is that of who wrote the plays and poems attributed to Shakespeare. Firstly, we should consider why doubts were raised in the first place rather than accepting that which seemed and continues to seem beyond question.
“Before we consider the various doubts and alternative theories it needs to be said that nearly all of the anti-Shakespeare sentiment – actually all of it, every bit – involves manipulative scholarship or sweeping misstatements of fact. Eg, Shakespeare never owned a book (stated in the New York times) – this cannot be refuted then there is no proof that he ever owned a pair of trousers. He may have walked around naked from the waste down for all the proof we have otherwise.”
Professor Daniel Wright (Portland University)
described Shakespeare as “a simple and untutored wool and grain merchant … a rather ordinary man who had no connection to the literary world.”
And Professor William Rubinstein (University of Wales) stated “of the seventy five contempatory documents in which Shakespeare is named, not one concerns his career as an author.” This is not even close to the truth. In the “Master of Revels” accounts for 1604/5; Shakespeare is named seven times as the author on the title pages performed before James I. He is identified as the author on the title pages the sonnets and the longer poems. He is named as author on several quarto editions of his plays and is named as “the upstart now” by Robert Greeb in The GroatsWorth of Wit.
Max eloquently continued addressing defects in arguments postulating others as the authors of Shakespeare. I was inclined to award the debate to Max, except Simon had introduced a piece de resistance. Simon had introduced a word length frequency analysis. He analysed from The Merchant of Venice (Great Books: Shakespeare I, p.408) and compared it to Simon’s Rhine Main Danube diary 2024 p.1.
Probus meets 10.15am Cooma Ex-Services Club, second Tuesday of the month.
ON Wednesday last week, the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) warned that the world would warm by three degrees celsius above pre-industrial levels before 2100. Meanwhile, climate-related floods ravaged countries to our north including Vietnam, Laos and Myanmar.
In Europe, floods in the previous few days had destroyed lives and property in Romania, Poland and Czech Republic, before wildfires tore through Portugal. In Africa, the DR Congo and Central African Republic battled floods.
In the US, storms caused heavy damage in Florida and North Carolina.
All these extreme weather events occurred
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with less than half the three degrees celsius warming of which the WMO had warned. Floods, droughts, heatwaves and wildfires are already being regarded as “the new normal” but, as the saying goes, “we ain’t seen nothin’ yet.”
How will three degrees celsius warming affect Australia? In 2021, the Australian Academy of Science found many of Australia’s ecological systems would be unrecognisable. Not only will the Great Barrier Reef be gone at two degrees celsius, farmers will suffer. Declining river flows will reduce water availability for irrigated agriculture and increase water prices. Heat affects livestock on a number of levels yet there will be an increased number of heat stress days.
More frequent storms and heavy rainfall with subsequent flooding will worsen erosion of grazing land and cause loss of livestock.
Profitability for Australian farms will decline
because of less water and increased heat stress affecting crops. Broadacre crops such as wheat and barley have already seen reductions in profitability by up to 22 percent since 2000. With decreased farm profitability, many Australians in rural and regional communities will be at risk of declining health and economic wellbeing.
So how can we stop all this? We have to get to net zero greenhouse emissions (GHG) even before 2050 if we can. How do we do it? We have to: remove emissions from electricity generation and distribution; electrify the transport sector; increase energy efficiency and reduce emissions from industrial activities and buildings; stop deforestation and land degradation, and accelerate revegetation of cleared and degraded land; and shift energy export industries to zero emissions as a matter of urgency.
Jenny Goldie President, Climate Action Monaro
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You’d think that after just completing the painting of a little table and chair set, especially one tripped out in multi-hued hippy boho style with lots of fine detailing, I’d be over furniture painting for a while, wouldn’t you?
Well if you were thinking that you’d be dead wrong.
I have also had my heart set on tracking down a round wooden four-seater dining setting that was popular back in the 80s. A staple at those pine furniture warehouses that were everywhere back then, in a style called “Colonial”, the tables were on lovely turned pedestals and the chairs had turned legs and backrest spindles and, needing a dining setting, I decided it had to be one of these and naturally I planned to paint it.
But finding a setting that was popular around forty years ago would probably mean sourcing a secondhand one, which is where Daughter came in. An absolute ninja when it comes to tracking down the most random things online, she was the ideal choice for hunting out one of these and within days had found the very setting, in beautiful condition, that I was after.
The seller lived not far from them, Daughter’s father-in-law has a van, son-in-law borrowed it and whizzed over to pick it up, and then The Bloke and I collected it and brought it home to my place. Fortunately, The Bloke knew exactly which bolts to undo to remove the table top when we got here (so we could get it through my door) because I was totally looking at the wrong ones.
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But anyway, It’s now in the process of acquiring two coats of primer and then it’s on with the “Lisa Blue” (just think aquamarine). A tone and a tint of “LB” to be more specific, so two blues with white detailing. I’m going Hamptons this time. So, will it be time consuming? Yes, there’s a lot of turned wood in these settings and I’m doing three colours. Thank goodness I still have all my brushes from my signwriting days. So, does that mean I may reach a point while crawling around doing the fiddly bits where I ask myself why, why, why I even thought I wanted to do this again?
Don’t be silly! I live and breathe fiddly arty detailing and beside, it will look amazing when it’s finished.
And even better, my hippy table and chair won’t look out of place in the (more or less) vicinity of my Hamptons dining setting and this is what I love about painting furniture my own way. It works. For me anyway, but it would seem so for others too, because I’ve had four offers to buy my hippy set.
I’m not selling it, but it’s nice to know other people love it as much as I do. I have no intention of selling my Hamptons dining setting either, so I suggest any potential buyers should just save their breath. It’s not happening.
I’ll be painting it in my free time so it’s going to keep me busy for at least a week, and then there’s the time I’ll spend hovering over it and admiring it, so the paints and brushes are going to get a rest for a while. But only until I spot something else. And I will.
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Bus crash scenario provides vital training
By KAREN FORMAN
IT WAS a scene reminiscent of Australia’s worst bus crash disasters in Grafton and Kempsey more than 30 years ago which collectively killed 56 people and injured many more.
Fortunately it was not real - but it could have been.
That is why 70 members of five local emergency services organisations responded to the call to attend a special training day at Berridale, organised by SES Chief Inspector, Malika Bailey, and a team of senior members from the Snowy River SES unit.
“This region has seen a big increase in buses coming, bringing people on tours, and we now have the winter bus service to the snow resorts as well,” Ms Bailey said.
“The roads to and from the snow fields are some of the busiest in the country during the winter months. Hazards like snow and black ice make them treacherous at times.
“That said, it is not every day you arrive on scene to find three full buses and an SUV involved, but it is always best to practice for these major incidents so we are all prepared should they ever eventuate on our roads.
“All of this is significant enough that we wanted to bring all the agencies together in a scenario involving buses to
cement the relationship between the agencies and give confidence that if there is an multi casualty accident, that we can handle it.”
Ms Bailey spent months looking for and securing three buses and organising the day-long training exercise, which brought together members of Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW), Rural Fire Service NSW (RFSNSW), State Emergency Services NSW (SESNSW), Ambulance Service NSW (ASNSW) and ACTNSW to share knowledge and practice their skills.
The scenario they faced was a big crash involving three buses and one car scenario, resulting in mass casualties.
To add to the complexity of the training scenario, Mrs Bailey said none of the casualties wounded could walk and all had to be manually extricated.
“We created complex entrapments of the bus drivers, which is the reality of what we would find at a crash scene,” she said.
“This was done so we could all think about the resources and skills we would need in a rescue scenario like this.
“The training exercise brought road crash rescue experts from a number of organisations together to learn best practice and share skills, so we can continue to enhance our capabilities.”
The role of the emergency
services personnel was to act as casualties, or work to triage the injured, safely enter the buses and extract passengers. Some of the “victims” revealed some very realistic acting skills.
Not unusually in the Snowy Mountains, the weather also came to take part, changing from warm and sunny at the beginning of the day to rainy, windy and then even snowy, just to make it more realistic.
Ms Bailey said she was impressed at the attitude and work of those who took part.
“People did not give up, they finished the job. I guess they are all used to it,” she said. “Nobody made a fuss, they just carried on
like normal.”
Morning workshop activities included a road crash rescue overview, fire hazards in motor vehicle accident (MVA) management and a case study from the 1989 Kempsey bus crash (still the biggest bus fatality in Australia, involving two buses on the Pacific Highway, just two months after a truck and a bus collided on the same highway at Cowper, near Grafton).
Afternoon activities saw four teams gain entry and extract 22 casualties from the wreckage of three buses and one car.
Ms Bailey said some key objec-
relationships on the ground between emergency service operators, we achieved familiarity with local assets across all agencies and the exercise provided confidence to all agencies on the challenges of a multi-casualty incident in the Snowy Monaro,” she said.
“The NSW SES is proud to have led this exercise and we’re always looking to improve and learn new skills. We all left more confident in our assets, skill and training.”
Following the training exercise, some NSW SES volunteers answered a real life call to help search for a lost hiker near
OCTOBER LONG WEEKEND SATURDAY
5th October 2024 9am to 2pm Berridale Lions, , Park Jindabyne Road Berridale
If
BERRIDALE
READY TO GO: Emergency services workers prepare to extract a “victim” from the bus crash scenario.
PHOTO: Malika Bailey
FROM THE AIR: The Fire and Rescue drone captured the bus crash scenario from the air, making the exercise even more realistic.
REALISTIC: The simulated bus and car crash at Berridale.
PHOTO: NSW Fire and Rescue drone
Council News
Updates | Information | Consultation
TENDERS SOUGHT
Snowy Monaro Regional Council is seeking tenders from suitably qualified contractors to undertake a Condition Assessment and Strategic Analysis of the Road Network.
This condition assessment aims to provide an assessment of the current condition of the sealed and unsealed roads within Snowy Monaro LGA to assist in planning of future works as well as revaluation of assets within the road network.
Interested parties must obtain copies of the tender documentation from Council’s e-tendering system www.vendorpanel.com.au
OPEN DATE AND TIME: This tender is open now.
CLOSING DATE AND TIME: Tenders close at 5PM AEST on Monday 30 September 2024 and submissions must be fully received by this time.
ENQUIRIES: Tender enquiries should be directed to VendorPanel’s online forum.
SUBMISSIONS: Completed responses can ONLY be submitted via the electronic tender box using the Word & Excel version of the schedule(s).
Respondents will receive a successful submission receipt timed and dated upon completion.
BOOK NOW FOR THE SUMMER SPORT SEASON
Casual and seasonal sportsground bookings are available across the region for the summer sport season, which runs from October 2024 through to March 2025.
Schools planning to use Council facilities for outdoor activities during this time need to book their times for term four sport before Friday 27 September 2024.
Each sporting group must designate one representative for their bookings to avoid delays in confirmation.
Summer sports training and game days should be booked before Thursday 31 October 2024. If draws are still pending, please contact our team for assistance (details below).
Sportsgrounds and facilities in the former Snowy River and Cooma-Monaro areas should be booked online. Act now to secure your preferred dates, times and venues. Visit the site today: https://bookings.snowymonaro.nsw.gov.au/home
Sportsgrounds and facilities in the former Bombala Shire can be booked by contacting the ground or facility management group.
Contact information is available through the booking link above.
Council uses booking information to plan maintenance and mowing schedules, as well as manage and alleviate booking conflicts. This ensures efficiency and safety for everyone using Council sportsgrounds and sporting facilities. Please contact our bookings team with any questions – call 1300 345 345 today or send us an email at council@snowymonaro.nsw.gov.au to find out more.
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URGENT PROBLEMS
To contact us about urgent matters, you can call 1300 345 345, 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
GARAGE SALE TRAIL 2024
Snowy Monaro residents are invited to clear out and cash in during the Garage Sale Trail, Australia's biggest secondhand treasure hunt, happening over two big weekends across the country this November.
The event offers savings for savvy shoppers on everything from everyday essentials to one-of-akind pre-loved gems.
Local residents can host their own sale or join a group sale in their neighbourhood, participating on one day or across both weekends.
Visit www.garagesaletrail.com.au for more information, or to register your sale today.
ADOPT A FURRY FRIEND
Council's pound currently has several animals looking for their forever homes. By adopting, you'll not only gain a loyal companion but also help reduce the number of animals in our shelter. Adoption fees include desexing, microchipping, and initial vaccinations. All adopted animals come with a lifetime of love and companionship.
To view available animals or learn more, call our customer service team on 1300 345 345, or visit https://qrco.de/4furever to meet the pups.
2024–27 WEED CONTROL
Snowy Monaro Regional Council is seeking tenders from suitably qualified contractors to deliver its 2024–27 Weed Control Services. Interested parties must obtain copies of the tender documentation from Council’s e-tendering system www.vendorpanel.com.au
OPEN AND CLOSING DATES: Tenders are open now until 4PM AEST on Friday 18 October 2024. Submissions must be fully received by this time. Tender enquiries should be directed to the VendorPanel online forum.
SUBMISSIONS: Completed responses can ONLY be submitted via the electronic tender box using the Word version of the schedule(s). Respondents will receive a successful submission receipt timed and dated upon completion. Should assistance be required please use the online manual on the portal under Support/ Online Manuals/Making a Submission or contact the VendorPanel customer support team at support@vendorpanel.com.au or (03) 9095 6181.
Submissions must be fully received by the closing time as late submissions will not be accepted. Council is not bound to accept the lowest priced Tender or all or any part of a Tender and reserves the right to conduct the Request for Tender process and select the successful respondent(s) as it sees fit. All responses must be made by online submission. Any response made by any other means (open email, facsimile, post or in person) will not be considered.
JINDABYNE POOL OPENING HOURS IN OCTOBER
Swimmers and pool users are advised of upcoming temporary changes to opening hours at Jindabyne Pool.
Due to staffing arrangements, the pool will operate on modified hours on the following days:
• Thursday 17 October: 10am – 5.30pm
• Thursday 24 October: 9am – 5.30pm
These temporary changes ensure we can continue to provide safe swimming facilities for our community while managing our staffing resources effectively.
BERRIDALE MASTER PLAN
Council is seeking public feedback on the draft Berridale Master Plan, funded under Round 5 of the NSW Government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund.
Developed with the community members in the Berridale Project Engagement Group (PEG), this draft plan proposes significant upgrades for both the town centre and public infrastructure.
The draft Berridale Master Plan can be viewed online at https://qrco.de/berridaleMP or in hard copy at the Berridale Council office.
Feedback can be submitted until 11.59pm Sunday 13 October 2024.
TECH SAVVY SENIORS
Older residents looking to boost their skills with the technology that powers our modern world are in luck, with the return of Tech Savvy Seniors.
Visit https://qrco.de/eventsSMRC to learn more and secure your spot today.
COMMITTEE VACANCY
Nominations for a position on the Cooma North Ridge Reserve Section 355 Advisory Committee are open until 11.59pm Monday 7 October 2024.
The nomination form is available online or from Council offices. Nominees should provide a brief outline of their involvement with the community, and their location relative to the reserve.
Submit your completed nomination form by email to council@smrc.nsw.gov.au, by hand to Council's Cooma office, or by post to PO Box 714, Cooma NSW 2630.
Visit https://qrco.de/s355 to download the form.
NEW ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAM
Council has partnered with the award-winning dirtgirlworld and Get Grubby TV team to bring local primary-schoolers a new environmental education initiative.
Get Grubby offers a fun and engaging way for children to connect with nature and learn about environmental stewardship.
Visit www.getgrubbyprogram.com to learn more about the program, or educators can request access at getgrubby@snowymonaro.nsw.gov.au
POOL OPENING DATES
With the weather quickly heating up ahead of another hot summer here in the Snowy Monaro, Council is excited to share the opening dates for public pools across the region.
Cooma
Open from Thursday 1 October 2024 until Monday 31 March 2025.
Bombala
Open from Tuesday 12 November 2024 until Saturday 22 March 2025.
Berridale
Open from Monday 25 November 2024 until Sunday 2 March 2025.
Adaminaby
Open from Monday 2 December 2024 until Sunday 2 March 2025.
Home care workers support Timmins
LOCALS Dr George and Vida Timmins, both 76, built a happy and successful life for themselves and their three sons in Cooma.
Dr George, a respected and beloved veterinarian for almost 43-years, hung up his stethoscope in 2016.
In the years since then, Vida has withstood some significant health challenges.
“We were having Christmas up at Thredbo about eight or nine years ago and Vida had a massive forebrain haemorrhage,” Dr George said.
Vida was taken by ambulance to Cooma Hospital and transferred by helicopter to Canberra Hospital where she underwent a four-and-a-half hour surgery.
“The best surgeon in NSW if not Australia was there ready to take her on. They sort of said she had no hope of surviving because it was so severe. But she did survive. She’s a tough cookie,” Dr George said.
Since then dementia has started to set in. Now years down the track, she’s not going too badly,” Dr George said.
Dr George said he sought out home care for some help around the house and caring for Vida.
“Way back when I first
started (applying for home care) I was trying to wade my way through all the paperwork and My Aged Care and do this and do that. It was getting me down,” he said.
“Then one of the chaps from IRT came to my house and within half an hour he had me totally sorted. Fantastic. It was very stressful before that and it all turned out fine,”
Dr George said.
IRT Home Care Far South Coast is award winning and recently won the Bega Valley Business Award 2024 for Excellence in Large Business.
IRT Home Care provides a range of home care services covering the Far South Coast of NSW and surrounding areas including: Cooma, Nimmitabel, Pambula, Merimbula, Tathra, Bermagui, Narooma, Dalmeny, Bodalla and Moruya.
Services include personal care, domestic assistance, transport, social support, allied health services, home maintenance and modifications and nursing.
IRT Home Care employees visit Dr George and Vida’s home multiple times a week to help with house cleaning, yard work and to spend social time with Vida.
“The extra help just makes my life so much easier. A gardener, who is an absolute gentleman with lots of empathy for my wife, comes and does the yard work while I do the weeding. He does a fantastic job.
“A lady also comes and does the cleaning. She does a really good job of the floors and the bathroom. If we didn’t have this help, I probably wouldn’t get to all of it. It all becomes too much.”
Dr George said Vida has a very short memory of about half an hour, so he reminds her when the Home Care employees are coming and who they are.
“A couple of times a week they take her downtown for a coffee and a chat. When they come back she’s always laughing and talking. Vida loves her gardening and the Home Care staff are great at talking with her about that. She gets on well with them. They’re quite caring and dedicated,” Dr George said.
Vida also likes to paint and will complete a painting in one day over four or five hours.
“It keeps her happy. The part of her brain that involves words is not affected and she flogs me at scrabble once or twice a week.”
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CARE: Home support workers from IRT are assisting Dr George Timmins and his wife Vida, who lives with dementia.
By MELINDA CAIRNS HACK
THE Great Spring Cleanup activity at Cooma Creek, hosted by Snowy Monaro Regional Council in partnership with Cooma Landcare and Waterwatch Cooma Region, was wellattended considering the windy and cold weather on the day.
Those involved were given a rubbish bag, gloves and grabber stick and spent whatever time they had to help with rubbish removal.
“Considering the weather we had a surprising number of people turn up. I was worried the wind would deter people from coming,” SMRC education engagement officer, Aimee Moy, said.
“Once they had finished they came and got a free sausage in bread.
“There were a lot of soft plastics picked up, takeaway cups, some building materials, a small kid’s bike and shopping trolleys in and around the creek,” Ms Moy said.
Residents can check the Cleanup Australia website for cleanups happening in their area, or they can register their own event.
Council reminds those community members or groups undertaking their own registered cleanups on public lands in the Snowy Monaro that waste disposal fees and charges will be waived at Council landfills and transfer stations throughout September.
SPRING CLEAN: Bianca and son Kai Pietrass-Wong volunteered their time last Thursday a ernoon to clean up Cooma Creek.
PHOTOS: Melinda Cairns Hack
Cooma Creek receives a spring clean
Funding for Snowy celebrations
COMMUNITIES in the Snowy Monaro will celebrate 75 years of the Snowy Scheme with a range of events and initiatives supported by $83,000 in funding from Snowy Hydro.
Successful 75th Anniversary Community Grants Fund applicants will receive amounts up to $5,000 to celebrate the shared milestone in a way that is meaningful to them. Snowy Hydro’s investment in local communities through the special community grants fund will support
grassroots, communityled projects.
Some of the creative ways local community groups will be celebrating include a cultural connection program recognising the spirit of multiculturalism and community-building, the installation of a largescale painted mural, an audio-visual project sharing the unique stories of the Snowy Scheme, an exhibition of historic machinery used during the Scheme construction and educational activities with
pre-school children.
Snowy Hydro manager social impact and engagement, Sarah Norris, said Snowy Hydro is committed to acknowledging the 75th anniversary milestone and sharing the celebrations with the local communities of the Snowy Mountains.
“We understand the community’s strong connection to the Snowy Scheme, especially for those whose family members worked on its construction.
“The successful
initiatives selected for grant funding reflect this sentiment. We believe these community-led initiatives will deeply resonate with those who appreciate the immense contribution the Scheme has made and continues to make to Australia, Ms Norris said.
The Snowy Hydro supported initiatives reflect the lasting impact of the Snowy Scheme on the local region.
By supporting these community-led endeavours, Snowy Hydro recognises the
importance of the region’s ongoing connection to its proud history.
Round two of Snowy Hydro’s 2024 Community Grants Program will open on September 23 at 9am.
Successful applicants in the Snowy Monaro region include projects: Australian National Busking Championships Inc. Cooma Country Club Limited, Cooma Lambie Street Preschool Cooma Little Theatre Inc, Cooma Monaro Railway Inc, Corryong Historic Machinery
Club Inc, Friends of Bombala Railway Inc, Hydro1 Heritage Centre, Jindabyne Chamber of Commerce, Khancoban United Volunteers Association Inc, MAGIC Inc Multicultural Activity Group In Communities, Rotary Club of Cooma, Snowy Scheme Museum - Adaminaby Snowy Scheme Collection, Talbingo Fishing Club, Talbingo Mens Shed Inc, The Scout Association of Australia - NSW Branch, Towong Turf Club Inc and the Tumbarumba Golf Club.
Boston and Harmony Varcoe with SMRC education engagement o icer, Amy Moy, at the Cooma Creek Cleanup.
Recognising a 40-year milestone
Popular teacher honoured for decades of public education e orts
By MELINDA CAIRNS HACK
LOCAL teacher, Anne Graham, has received recognition for 40-years of service in the NSW Department of Education.
“I think I have been one of the most fortunate people in the world I know to be able to do what I have done,” Anne said.
“I have enjoyed every part of it. And when I look back on the down times I think ‘well, there was something good that came out of that’.
“As my grandfather used to say, if you don’t learn something every day then you are probably dead!”
Anne said she is honoured to have achieved this recognition. A special event was held at Cooma North Public School last week, where Anne has taught for many years. Anne was praised by principal, Jo Tozer, and director of educational leadership Keith Duran.
“It’s 50 years of teaching but because of maternity leave arrangements and such things within the Department of Education, my service was interrupted when I had my family.
“The Department has acknowledged 40 years, but I know it’s 50 even though it doesn’t feel like 50,” Anne chuckled.
“In fact, every day is a new day, and every challenge is a new challenge – but every joy is a new joy too, so I love it.”
She is proud of the role she has played in shaping so many young lives.
To always care for your students as a reasonable parent would is advice Anne has followed her entire career.
“That was very early advice, and I don’t even remember who said it to me.
“I thought ok, if as a parent I think that teacher is looking after my child like they would their own, then they’re doing their job.
“If we can work in conjunction with parents to raise reasonable, honest, kind, hardworking people, then we have done our job. But we don’t do it on our own… and we work with families and the community and that makes you feel like the future is in good hands.”
Relationships formed with her students has been first and foremost the key to a successful teaching career, she said.
This is as important today as it was when Anne took her first teaching post in 1974 at Grong Grong Public School (near Narrandera).
From Grong Grong Anne moved to Ashmont Public School (Wagga Wagga),
to Denistone East Public School (Sydney) and then to Clarence Town Public School (Hunter region) for 20 years, and finally to Cooma North Public School in 2001 – which included a brief and unsuccessful attempt to retire in 2019.
“I failed retirement,” Anne reflected, “I was retired for a day, then started casual teaching.”
She now teaches two days a week working with children who are in the English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EALD) program.
Anne has always enjoyed teaching primary school age students.
“I feel that I get from young kids, and hope I give to them, the kind of respect and care we both need.
“It’s about our relationship. I can’t teach anything to people who don’t want to listen to me, so building relationships is the key I think to successful times for both students and teachers.”
As with many professions, teaching has changed over the years with the advancement in technology.
“There are many differences simply due to modern technology and the way that life is.
“Children appear to be more confident these days, and more inclined to let you know their point of view.
“When I first started teaching, that wasn’t something I would have said was obvious. There were always children who had something to say, but they didn’t always say it.
“Now children do say what they want. By the same token parents still manage to transfer values they have to their children.
“Generations and generations will tell you these days children are this and children are that ... but really, they are just the same; they are still full of uncertainties and then the bravado that goes with that.”
Anne started her threeyear training course at Wagga Wagga Teachers’ College (which became Riverina College of Advanced Education and is now Charles Sturt University).
“When I was learning, the difference between Wagga Teachers’ College and the changeover to Riverina College of Advanced Education was marked.
“At Wagga Teachers’ College it was like boarding school, we had to have permission to be out after 10pm, we had to fill in sick leave forms if we weren’t at lecturessomebody needed to know where you were all the time. There were females at one end of the college and males at the other and security ensured no one
crossed over the yellow line between the two parts of the college. That was in 1971.
“In 1972 when it became the Riverina College, females were on one side of the hall and males on the other side in the same building, then shortly after that, it was room by room.
“We were the hippy generation. So, we were coming out of college during a time of great social change. We went from wearing slack suits that matched, to jeans, in 12 months.
“People were perplexed about what my generation as new teachers was going to do to the world and to their children.
“I am sure when I first began in 1974, older teachers then looked at me as a new teacher and thought ‘what on earth is going on’.”
Anne is enjoying the experience as an EALD teacher, assisting children to understand the Australian vernacular.
“We spend a bit of time talking about idioms and various words and expressions that don’t make sense to the student.
“They have an amazing command of English, and I think they are very well-tutored in English before they come to us, in grammar and such, but because we diverge from formal English, our job is to work with them to
university and bring these ideas that make a great difference to the education program.
“Being in education has brought opportunities and excitement that I would otherwise have not been involved in, such as major performances in the Newcastle Entertainment Centre, in the Star Struck events, and the 2000 Olympics in Sydney.
“I feel privileged to have seen kids come through and move on to bigger and better things. It’s very inspiring and satisfying and it keeps me thrilled to see their progress.
“Teaching is evolving and changing - it doesn’t mean it is better or worse.
“New graduates bring new ideas, better ways of doing things – working smarter, not harder.
Currently teachers are expected to do so much, on top of actual teaching, so for their own sake, to avoid burning out, they must do things in a more practical way for self-preservation.
“You cannot teach kids if you are not 100 percent on top of things yourself.
“You go in to teaching because you want to be a teacher; there is something inside you telling you this is what you want to do, you want to help.
give them conversational English so they are not shaking their heads wondering what on earth it means ‘to let the cat out of the bag’, for example.
“Also, they learn to interpret things like instructions. As an aid for this we play card games and follow the rules to see and understand how things work, as well as supplementing writing, spelling and the general skills they already essentially have, but just need fine tuning.”
Such an extended and gratifying career comes with many highlights and special moments, so it is difficult for Anne to single out one.
“There’s something in every year that kept me going back. Primarily, I think it’s been the opportunity to be part of a community contributing in some way, shape or form.
“There are also kids you just never forget, and they are the backbone of everything you do as a teacher, but also the teachers I have worked with - I am fortunate to count many of them as friends still.”
Anne said she has always had full respect for new teachers who bring with them the most up-to-date skills and knowledge to share.
“You learn so much from them, as they come to the schools straight from
“People aren’t necessarily born to be a teacher. I think people can become teachers, but whatever it is inside is the thing that makes them a good teacher.
“I look back at the people who I have worked with and can honestly say I don’t think there is a teacher I have worked with I would not have been happy for my own children to have had.” Is retirement (version 2) on the cards for Anne?
“I am having a knee replacement, so will slow down somewhat for a short time, but with five grandchildren it might not be easy.
“My grandson said when you have that metal put in your knee, does that mean you will be Transformer Gran? I am now wondering if this is a transformer time, is it time to retire?
“I will continue to the end of this year, whether I retire then, I am not sure. There are young teachers who deserve a start in schools, and if they can fill a position that I have been filling, then it is probably time for me to move on.
“I can always walk back into a school and say, as a volunteer, I am happy to listen to kids read, and that’s an option I probably should have taken up in 2019, so that I didn’t fail retirement!
“Teaching still makes me happy every day. It’s just who I am.”
RECOGNITION: Cooma North Public School teacher, Anne Graham, has been honoured for more than 40-years of public education teaching. Anne is thanked for her e orts by director of educational leadership, Keith Duran.
PHOTO: Nathan Thompson
Millions spent on hatchery upgrades
By TRISTA HEATH
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THE NSW Government has invested $8.6 million into state-of-theart upgrades to the Gaden Trout Hatchery to help futureproof NSW’s iconic trout fishing sector in the Snowy and surrounding areas.
Gaden Trout Hatchery, on the Thredbo River, 10 km north-west of Jindabyne, is one of Australia’s main centres for breeding and rearing cold water sportfish and after more than a year of closure for renovations, the centre is ready to welcome the public back.
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development is hosting an open day at the hatchery on Sunday October 13 to provide opportunities for the community to come along and look at the improvements made to the existing centre.
The open day, which coincides with the ninth annual Gone Fishing Day, will host a range of community market stalls, food trucks and the Jindabyne CWA Day Branch will be running the barbecue.
fly-fishing workshops on the river for all who would like to learn the skill.
Free fishing workshops will be staged throughout the day, as well as
Guided tours of the hatchery will be taking place throughout the day,
in the Snowy Mountains displayed in the glass cabinets upon entry to the centre.
Minister for Agriculture and Minister for Regional NSW, Tara Moriarty, said the multi-million upgrades include a new hatchery featuring hi-tech recirculating aquaculture systems that control water temperatures to allow faster and more efficient fingerling production and management of brood stock.
“We can also better protect fisheries after enhancing the capacity to rapidly rebuild any fisheries impacted by severe weather or drought,” Ms Moriarty said.
by booking only.
The community can view and partake in feeding the big fish in the hatchery’s brood stock ponds on the newly extended back deck
and can watch a short film on the large screen TV of the new entertainment room.
Take a walk through the history of all things “trout”
“Up to three million Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout, Atlantic Salmon and Tiger Trout stocked across NSW each year.
“For the many visitors to the hatchery, the education and visitor facilities have been expanded to enhance its attraction and experience.”
Set on 10 pristine acres on the banks of the Thredbo River, the Gaden Trout Hatchery is an essential facility supporting the Snowy Mountains fishery, known to boast some of the best trout waters in mainland Australia.
Gaden Hatchery
produces quality salmonid fry, fingerlings and adult fish to stock NSW waterways and enhance recreational fishing opportunities.
More than one million fish are grown in this facility annually and now with the recent upgrades to the facility the number is expected to increase each year.
The Gaden Trout Hatchery is well known for its research including its trout tagging program and trout stocking missions but also for education purposes through guided tours and kids fishing days.
The new facility will allow for expanded aquaculture practices and the newly improved centre will allow for more conference capabilities and attract more people to utilise the stunning picnic areas.
The community is encouraged to come along on Sunday October 13 for a fun-filled day and to browse the new centre.
Bookings are essential. To secure your free ticket, register via the EventBrite page - https://bit.ly/GadenOpenDay Activities on Gone Fishing Day in NSW are supported by the Government using funds from the Recreational Fishing Trusts.
Hatchery will soon reopen to the public and will have plenty to offer visitors including: guided tours a beautiful BBQ/picnic area theatrette with interactive
Gaden Trout Hatchery’s Tiger Trout, a species of trout that is bred right here in the Snowy Mountains.
Trout Hatchery can continue breeding programs and produce quality trout for the area.
the community is urged to come along to the opening day.
PHOTOS: Trista Heath
Rare opportunity close to Jindabyne, mountains
ADDRESS: Spring Hill, 62 Eucumbene Road, Hill Top NSW 2628
SPRING Hill presents an outstanding opportunity to acquire a sound rural holding in close proximity to town and the mountains. Located just 15 minutes drive east of Jindabyne, sprawling across both sides
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The house is circa 1939 built, masonry block home
• Located 15 minutes drive east of Jindabyne, on both sides of Eucumbene Road, west and east
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Perfect first home or holiday base
ADDRESS: 30 Monaro Highway, Cann River
ASKING: $330,000
WITH nothing to do but move in this is the perfect property for first home buyers or holiday makers alike. The home is neat as a pin and contains three bedrooms - all with BIRs, spacious bathroom with full sized tub and shower, modern kitchen featuring lots of bench space and
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accessible for all mobilities. Single car garage, two carports, garden shed, cubby house, fenced vegetable garden to name a fewthe list of practical improvements is extensive and gives first home buyers a great head start. Located in Cann River the home is also a perfect home base for the family that loves exploring the beautiful East Gippsland area and all that it has to offer.
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Raglan welcomes back Gully Gang
By KAREN FORMAN
FIVE local artists will join 11 other city based creatives and National Art School graduates from the Gully Gang group, for a massive multi-media exhibition that will take up the entire space at Cooma’s Raglan Gallery next month.
Patricia Boisgard (painting), Amy Green (painting), Jan Green (painting, ceramics, assemblage), Jim Hart (painting) and Lesley Henstridge (painting) will all have works in the The Gang Eclectic exhibition, which opens on Saturday October 12 at 2.30pm and will continue until November 24.
It will not be the first time the Gully Gang has exhibited at the Raglan, but the first for about six years.
Organiser Ollie Henstridge, who is the Sydney-based sister of Cooma-based artist Lesley Henstridge, said the group was excited and grateful to be returning to the Raglan.
“Our first exhibition was held there around 18 years ago and we kept having them every year for 10 years. We had a break for about six and are now excited to be back with what I think will be around 80 to 100 pieces,” she said.
The Gully Gang came into being after then Peak View-based Lesley and her partner Jim started taking art classes.
“Because I work in picture framing and with artists, we decided to organise a few workshops,” Ollie said. “We got friends more accomplished than us to come to
Peak View where they then lived to give workshops, mostly in painting. We had a workshop at Numeralla community centre, bringing together artist friends.
“After we had done three or four weekend workshops, Leslie thought it would be a good idea to put our money where our mouth was and put on an exhibition at the Raglan. For that first one, all but four artists were from Cooma, Berridale.”
Ollie retired and went to art school as a mature aged student and met a bunch of new friends who became part of the Gully Gang group.
“I suggested we have something to work toward and we approached the Raglan who kindly offered us the spot. It is fabulous the Raglan has that space.”
The ‘Gang’ that will exhibit in Cooma is made up of local artists and old Gully Gang members, plus a big contingent of National Art School (NAS) graduates from 2022 and 2023.
“We are painters, sculptors and ceramicists. Most of the NAS alumni were mature age students coming from many walks of life and work. We do have some young blood too. We have all remained friends since graduating.
“Nine of us went to France last year, managing to live together in a farmhouse in Les Landes, paint and draw, and had an exhibition at Ambush Gallery, Waterloo in March earlier this year.”
The exhibition will be officially opened by former ABC journalist, Eleanor Hall, who gave up journalism to go to the
National Art School.
NAS alumni exhibiting in Cooma are - Alex Bray, ceramics, Krystl Durant, painting - @art_by_krystl_, Eleanor Hall, painting, Ollie Henstridge, painting – olliehenstridge.com, Mathew Hooker, painting – mhookerartist.com, Kathy Liu, painting – kathyliuart.com.au, Robyn McDermott, painting,
String quartet headed for Delegate
By KAREN FORMAN
THE Goldner String Quartet will take in Delegate as it embarks on a tour of NSW’s South Coast this Spring to celebrate its 30th and final concert season.
The Quartet - which will appear during the Delegate Long Weekend Arts Festival next month - will perform a thoughtprovoking program featuring compositions by Mozart, Shostakovich, and Schubert, giving audiences an insight into the intimate thoughts of some of the greatest minds in history.
It will be supported by Music in the Regions, which, across its three years of operations, has made a mark on regional NSW, successfully touring world class classical music from Nundle to Deniliquin.
Music in the Regions (MitR) is an independent
touring organisation established in 2022 to connect classical musicians with regional audiences and facilitate transformative musical experiences across NSW.
The musicians perform in areas not traditionally visited, reinvigorating regional venues into concert venues, and fostering a vibrant, world-class NSW classical music industry.
MitR is supported by the NSW Government via Create NSW, and through private philanthropy. This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its principal arts investment and advisory body.
The tour includes two return visits to Moruya and Wolumla, along with three new locations: Kangaroo Valley, Bermagui, and Delegate, which will be held from 3pm to 5pm Sunday October 6 at a
ticketed cost of $30.
This tour is at the core of Music in the Regions’ mission; to create greater cultural opportunities close to home for the three million people living outside the metropolitan.
Music in the Regions general manager and producer, Marika Nordquist, said the organisation was thrilled to touring with the Goldner String Quartet in its final months as one of Australia’s pre-eminent musical ensembles.
Ms Nordquist said being a Far South Coast local herself, she was looking forward to returning to familiar partners, as well as discovering new regional locations and communities with whom to share this special program.
Dimity Hall from Goldner String Quartet said the Goldners were looking forward to performing for NSW regional
There will be a Packers Room Prize chosen by Raglan Board Members for their favourite work.
audiences as they celebrated their 30th and final season.
“It will be fabulous to share the impact of this program with audiences in intimate surroundings,
where the energy and emotion of the music is immediate and palpable,” she said.
“Composers often express their most personal thoughts in their
works for string quartet and this program of Mozart, Shostakovich and Schubert quartets is no exception.
To book tickets visit www. musicintheregions.com
Warrior and Horse by Martin Williams.
NEW EXHIBITION: Lesley Henstridge’s painting, Above the Gorge. PHOTO: Contributed
TREAT: The Goldner String Quartet will perform in Delegate as part of the long weekend Arts Festival.
PHOTO: Contributed
Red Interior by Vicki Potter.
Swapping the city for a country life
Local woman vows to help her community through rural advocacy support
By MELINDA CAIRNS HACK
WITH two jobs, three children under the age of seven, household duties and assisting in farm work, Kate Brow is kept very busy.
Kate, and her husband, John, and their three daughters Harriette (7), Frankie (4) and Georgina (Georgie, 2) live at ‘Broadview’ in Bibbenluke.
An extrovert by nature, living in an isolated area, dealing with pregnancy and birth trauma, caring for her growing family, being far from her own family, services and activities that are provided in densely populated areas, has thrown challenges at Kate which have at times impacted on her resilience and emotional wellbeing.
Having spent her child and teenage years in Geelong, Victoria, you might very well wonder how a beach-loving surfie girl ended up on a farm in Bibbenluke?
John as an accountant and Kate in the public service.
After a time, John decided to return to the family farm at Bibbenluke.
It’s something Kate never thought would be part of her journey, but deciding to study at the ANU was the catalyst that changed everything and put her on the path she is on today.
At high school Kate was torn between becoming a psychologist or a foreign aid worker. There was also a possibility of journalism in the mix too.
A career’s day when Kate was in Year 11 quickly determined where she was headed and her dream of working for AusAid began.
“Someone came to our school who was an ambassador for Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) - they were actually really awful - and then there was also someone who worked for AusAid and they were really cool - a traveller who was doing good, and I was just so uplifted by their work and enamoured by this person. The other person was a counsellor, and she looked like she was carrying the weight of the world’s problems on her shoulders, and I was thinking ‘nope, that’s not for me. It looks way too stressful!’
“I really just wanted to work for AusAid, that was my main goal, and I knew if I was studying in Canberra then I might be able to make this happen. I just felt I would be in the right place by going to Canberra.”
Kate studied Development Studies and French at ANU, and that was where she met John, who was studying Accounting.
Kate and John spent some years together living and working in Canberra,
By that stage Kate had started her career firstly in the Office for Women, working on domestic policy empowering women and girls, and then moving across to what was AusAid (now DFAT) in 2012.
In between all this Kate and John were married, living a mostly long distance relationship.
“With AusAid I started living my dream to become a foreign aid worker, working on development programs in Africa. I travelled to Nairobi three times, Uganda, Ethiopia. I met amazing women, doing amazing things with very limited means; birthing in hospitals in crazy places like the desert in Ethiopia, and I absolutely loved it.”
Kate said the three years she was employed in the Office for Women were incredibly formative and held her in good stead for her current position as a Gender Specialist for DFAT.
Starting a family in 2017 changed the living and working arrangements, but it was the three pregnancies and births which ultimately impacted on Kate’s well being and mental state.
“I was working two days a week in Canberra, and five nights at Bibbenluke but when Harriette was born I moved to Bibbenluke permanently. I am really fortunate I am able to do my job three days a week remotely from the farm.
“I was doing remote work well before Covid; at least one to two days remote for eight years, so now I am fully remote. It has its challenges - you
miss things not being in the office and as I am an extrovert I love talking to people, so I miss being in the office but I try to go to Canberra as much as I can.”
Kate’s first pregnancy and birth was without any issues but Kate said she developed post-natal rage and anxiety (undiagnosed) after Harriette’s birth, resulting in an awful first 12-months.
Then Frankie was born under “exciting” circumstances.
“She had stopped moving on a really hot day so we went to the doctor to find out what was going on, her heart rate was through the roof and they had no idea how long it had been like that so I got rushed to Canberra Hospital in an ambulance - there was smoke everywhere because it was in the middle of the 20192020 bushfires. I had an emergency caesarian. John was half an hour behind, so he missed the birth,” Kate said.
“Frankie was on cpap for 24 hours in Neo-natal Intensive Care Unit and special care ward for a week-and-a-half and then we returned to Cooma and she was being tube-fed for another week. Given she was five-weeks prem, we were told originally we’d be in the hospital for six weeks, but it was twoand-a-half weeks and then home, so that was quite good.
“Bringing her home in the bushfires was not ideal, I think there was another month of fires flaring up and there was a lot of smoke, and she’d already had respiratory issues so we had air purifiers going constantly. We then went from that drama, straight into Covid and I felt cut off even more.”
After Frankie’s big entry to the world, Kate sought therapy to recover from the trauma she had experienced.
“I thought I would do some healing and see a psychologist. I ended up doing EMDR therapy used for soldiers mainly for post traumatic stress disordergiven the bushfires and the birth of Frankie - it worked really well for me.
“And then we had Georgie who is called our ‘re-do baby’. I was able to have her relatively stressfree and with no issues. It’s been really different experiences for the three babies.”
A newer, more recent job, which follows Kate’s philanthropic tendencies, began when she was pregnant with Georgie and started listening to a podcast called “Motherland”, a national charity that advocates for the emotional wellbeing of rural mothers in Australia.
“What everyone has in common is that we are parenting on the land, and the ups and downs around this. I started listening to this as being a farmer’s wife was pretty new to me, even though we’d been married a year or so before becoming a parent and I’d been with John five years before that, but I didn’t understand what it meant to live here full-time and also be a Mum because I always had my work. Then suddenly my work stopped, my husband is working really long hours on the farm and I was lonely and felt isolated.
“I ended up going on the podcast and telling my story.
“Then the founder of Motherland, Stephanie Trethewey, put out a call to start an online rural Mums’ Group, and did anyone want to be part of the trial, and I said yes, absolutely.
“In fact, the mothers’ group I went to locally, I was the only one showing up. I was going once a month with Harriette and it was just me and the health nurse. So I had no real connection in that first 12 months....I had other friends, who were great, but I really didn’t have that Mums’ group.”
The Motherland group started about three months before Georgie was born and Kate said the connection with other rural mums from all over Australia was amazing.
“It’s not a typical mothers’ group in that you are focussed on the baby, it’s really focussed on the mother and how they are going.”
Kate was so enthused and grateful for the program, that four months into her maternity leave, she asked Stephanie if she needed any support to keep the program running.
Now she is the manager of the Motherland Village Program.
“I just thought what Steph was doing was amazing and wanted to support her and that turned into a part-time job.
I have been working with Motherland since 2022 and for a year or two it was just Steph and I. Now we have eight employees and we have just been granted $1 million from the Queensland Government to run services for Queensland mums. We also had our first national conference in Launceston in March attended by 250 people from all over Australia.”
About 300 women have participated in the Motherland village program since its inception.
“This is a really rewarding side-hustle where I feel I am connecting with other rural Mums and making a huge impact on their lives,” Kate said.
“All you need to be a part of Motherland online is to have an internet connection, which most people have these days.” The program is proving very successful and is having a positive impact on the lives of rural mums.
Data from Motherland’s post program survey on completion as at 13 Nov 2023 shows 20+ virtual villages have been created; 93 percent rated the overall program a 4+ on completion; 85 percent improved loneliness rating; 95 percent improved mental health if it was an issue before; 44 percent have increased their self care; and 94 percent say it was the support they wanted from a mothers group. You don’t need to spend much time with Kate before you realise she has a big heart and selfless concern for others.
“It really is a unique experience to be a rural mum. The challenges we go through are really different to those who are based in the city.”
Having struggled with these personal issues, Kate has managed to find a happy balance between work and family commitments.
“I think the other thing as well for a lot of women my age, and I am in my late 30s, is they are a lot more open about what they are going through and have more supportive partners. My husband is incredibly supportive and he has had his own mental health challenges, but I think we need to talk about the challenges. Rural life can be hard, but it can also be beautiful and wonderful and fun. We are trying to break that stigma by talking about the tough stuff, but also celebrating the wins.”
Kate Brow with husband John and their daughters Harriette, Frankie and Georgie.
PHOTO: Kat Bogatek
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 I Escaped To The Country. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 The Zoo. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 I Escaped To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Heartbeat. 8.45 The Inspector Lynley Mysteries. 10.45 Late Programs.
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3.25 Doctor Who. 4.10 MythBusters. 5.00 Long Lost Family. 5.45 Car S.O.S. 6.30 My Family. 7.30 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Not Going Out. 9.30 Aunty Donna’s Co ee Cafe. 9.55 ER. 11.25 Rage Vault. 12.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 My Kitchen Rules. 1.35 Border Security: International. 2.05 Catch Phrase. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 7News Local. 6.30 7News @ 6:30. 7.00 Home And Away. 7.30 My Kitchen Rules. 9.05 Code Blue: One Punch Killers. 10.05 Talking Footy: Grand Final Special. 11.05 The Latest: Seven News. 11.35 Chicago Fire. 12.35 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Deadliest Roads. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Storage Wars: TX. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.00 AFL Women’s. Week 5. Carlton v North Melbourne. 9.15 Late Programs.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. 1.15 Country House Hunters Australia. 1.45 Innovation Nation. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 WIN News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current A air. 7.30 The Block. 8.40 Human Error. 9.40 Million Dollar Murders. 10.50 9News Late. 11.15 Law & Order: Organized Crime. 12.00 Tipping Point. 1.00 Hello SA. 1.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30 Jabba’s Movies School Holiday Special. 2.00 Modern Family. 2.25 My Kitchen Rules. 4.00 Bondi Vet. 5.00 Glee. 6.00 Modern Family. 6.25 First Dates Australia. 7.30 First Dates UK. 8.35 Ramsay’s 24 Hours To Hell And Back. 10.35 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 12.30 Family Feud. 1.00 10 News First: Lunchtime. 2.00 Wheel Of Fortune. 2.30 Lingo. 3.30 10 News First: Afternoon. 4.00 Neighbours. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Thank God You’re Here. 8.40 Inspired Unemployed (Impractical) Jokers. 9.10 NCIS. 10.10 10’s Late News. 10.35 The Project. 11.35 Late Programs. 6.00 Home Shopping. 8.00
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.50 Wild Moments. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Not Now, Comrade. (1976) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 As Time Goes By. 8.40 Midsomer Murders. 10.40 Queens Of Mystery. 11.40 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 I Escaped To The Country. 2.00 Our Town. 2.30 My Impossible House. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 The Zoo. 4.30 Better Homes And Gardens. 5.30 I Escaped To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown. 8.30 Grace. 10.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 3.40 Fresh O The Boat. 4.05 Would I Lie To You? 4.35 MythBusters. 5.25 Long Lost Family. 6.15 Car S.O.S. 7.00 My Family. 7.30 Would I Lie To You? 9.00 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. 9.40 Gruen. 10.15 Late Programs.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 My Kitchen Rules. 1.35 Border Security: International. 2.00 Your Money & Your Life. 2.30 Coastwatch Oz. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 7News Local. 6.30 7News @ 6:30. 7.00 Home And Away. 8.30 The Front Bar: Grand Final Edition. 10.00 Dan Muggleton: White And Wrong. 11.30 Air Crash Investigations. 12.30 Magnum P.I. 1.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Storage Wars: NY. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Air Crash Investigations: The Accident Files. 8.30 Disasters At Sea. 9.30 The Mightiest. 10.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 The Assembly. 2.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame. 2.30 Back Roads. 3.00 The Homes That Built Australia. 3.55 The Assembly. 4.40 Grand Designs. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Foreign Correspondent. 8.30 Return To Paradise. 9.30 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 10.20 ABC Late News. 10.35 The Business. 10.50 The Art Of... Final. 11.20 Grand Designs. 12.10 Late Programs. 6.00 Kids’ Programs. 6.05 Little J And Big Cuz. 6.25 The Adventures Of Paddington. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.35 The Inbestigators. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.30 The Wonderful World Of Puppies. 9.10 72 Cutest Animals. 9.40 Doctor Who. 10.25 Merlin. 11.10 Late Programs.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. 1.00 Space Invaders. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 WIN News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current A air. 7.30 RBT. 8.30 MOVIE: Jason Bourne. (2016) Matt Damon, Tommy Lee Jones, Alicia Vikander. 10.55 9News Late. 11.25 The Equalizer. 12.10 Resident Alien. 1.00 Explore TV: Trade Routes Of The Middle Ages. 1.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.05 Take Me Out. 2.30 Modern Family. 3.00 Around The World With Manu. 4.00 Bondi Vet. 5.00 Glee. 6.00 Modern Family. 6.25 First Dates Australia. 7.30 First Dates UK. 8.35 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA. 10.35 First Dates UK. 11.40 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 12.30 Family Feud. 1.00 10 News First: Lunchtime. 2.00 Wheel Of Fortune. 2.30 Lingo. 3.30 10 News First: Afternoon. 4.00 Neighbours. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly Australia. 8.30 Gogglebox Australia. 9.30 The Cheap
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.50 As Time Goes By. 3.10 Antiques Roadshow. 3.40 MOVIE: Don’t Bother To Knock. (1961) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 My Room Grand Final Spectacular. 10.30 See No Evil. 11.30 Late Programs.
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6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. 2.30 Weekender. 3.00 My Impossible House. 4.00 The Zoo. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 I Escaped To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Chris Tarrant’s Extreme Railway Journeys. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 3.40 Fresh O The Boat. 4.05 Would I Lie To You? 4.35 MythBusters. 5.25 Long Lost Family. 6.15 Car S.O.S. 7.00 My Family. 7.30 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 MOVIE: Superman IV: The Quest For Peace. (1987) 10.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Hailey Dean Mysteries: A Will To Kill. (2018) 2.00 House Of Wellness. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 7News Local. 6.30 7News @ 6:30. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 8.30 MOVIE: Ladies In Black. (2018) Angourie Rice, Julia Ormond, Rachael Taylor. 10.45 Armchair Experts: Grand Final Special. 11.45 GetOn Extra. 12.15 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 Timbersports. 3.30 Storage Wars: NY. 4.00 AFL Women’s. Week 5. St Kilda v Fremantle. 6.00 American Restoration. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.00 AFL Women’s. Week 5. Western Bulldogs v Sydney. 9.15 Armchair Experts. 10.15 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 News. 1.00 Joanna Lumley’s Spice Trail Adventure. 1.45 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. 2.35 Poh’s Kitchen. 3.05 The Homes That Built Australia. 4.00 The Assembly. 4.45 Grand Designs. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Gardening Australia. 8.30 Joanna Lumley’s Spice Trail Adventure. 9.20 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. 10.10 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. 10.45 Late Programs. 6.00 Kids’ Programs. 6.05 Little J And Big Cuz. 6.25 The Adventures Of Paddington. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 8.00 Scooby-Doo And Guess Who? 8.30 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 8.55 Robot Wars. 9.55 Doctor Who. 10.45 Late Programs.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: Finding Mr Right. (2023) 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 WIN News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 Rugby League. . First preliminar final. el o rne Storm v Sydney Roosters. 9.45 NRL Finals Footy Post-Match. 10.30 MOVIE: Sudden Impact. (1983) 12.50 Surfing Australia TV. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 4.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.45 Dodger. 2.45 New Idea Test Kitchen. 3.10 Modern Family. 3.40 First Dates UK. 4.45 Australia’s Got Talent. 6.05 MOVIE: Shanghai Knights. (2003) 8.30 MOVIE: Fifty Shades Of Grey. (2015) Dakota Johnson. 11.00 MOVIE: Lucy In The Sky. (2019) 1.35 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 12.30 Family Feud. 1.00 10 News First: Lunchtime. 2.00 Wheel Of Fortune. 2.30 Lingo. 3.30 10 News First: Afternoon. 4.00 Family Feud. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Sort Your Life Out. Final. 8.45 Have You Been Paying Attention? 9.45 The Graham Norton Show. 10.45 10’s Late News. 11.10 Late Programs. 6.00 Home Shopping. 8.00 Pooches At Play. 8.30 Diagnosis Murder. 10.30 JAG. 12.30 Dr Phil. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 9.25 NCIS: Los Angeles. 11.15 SEAL Team. 12.15 Home Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG. 6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Family Feud. 1.30 King Of Queens. 2.00 Becker. 2.30 Frasier. 3.30 Rules Of Engagement. 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 King Of Queens. 5.00 Becker. 5.30 Frasier. 6.30 Friends. 8.00 Big Bang. 8.30 Thank God You’re Here. 9.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.50 World’s Greatest Natural Icons. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Angels One Five. (1952) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Country House Hunters Australia. 8.30 MOVIE: Inside Man. (2006) 11.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Harry’s Practice. 10.30 House Of Wellness. 11.30 GetOn Extra. 12.00 Horse Racing. olden ose a and Sando n Sta es ace a . 5.00 Bargain Hunt. 6.00 Heathrow. 6.30 The Highland Vet. 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 Late Programs.
At The Apollo. 9.20 Guy Mont Spelling Bee. 10.10 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 The World This Week. 11.00 Compass. 11.30 Songs Of Praise. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Australia. 2.25 Darby And Joan. 3.10 Nigella’s Cook, Eat, Repeat. 3.40 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 4.30 Restoration Australia. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Compass. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Return To Paradise. 8.30 Unforgotten. 9.20 Miniseries: Better. 10.15 Fisk. 10.45 Spicks And Specks. 12.10 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. 3.00 My Greek Odyssey. 4.00 Bondi Vet. 5.00 Escape To The Country. 6.00 Greatest Escapes To The Country. 6.45 Escape To The Country. 7.45 Mrs Brown’s Boys. 8.30 Endeavour. 10.30 Late Programs.
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 9.00 AFL Grand Final Brunch. 10.30 AFL Grand Final Countdown. 12.00 AFL Grand Final Pre-Game. 2.00 Football. F . rand final. S dne ris ane Lions. 5.00 AFL Grand Final Post-Match Presentation. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The 1% Club UK. 8.00 MOVIE: The Martian. (2015) Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain. 10.55 To Be Advised. 12.30 Taken. 1.30 Travel Oz. 2.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 American Pickers. 4.00 Desert Collectors. 5.00 Counting Cars. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 AFL Grand Final Post-Match. 7.00 Storage Wars. 7.30 MOVIE: The League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen. (2003) 9.45 MOVIE: Cli hanger. (1993) 12.05 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 House Of Wellness. 1.00 Jabba’s Movies School Holiday Special. 1.30 To Be Advised. 3.15 Surveillance Oz. 3.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. 4.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Sydney Weekender. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Voice. 8.50 7NEWS Spotlight. 9.50 The Latest: Seven News. 10.20 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous. 11.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 AFL Women’s. North Melbourne v Richmond. 3.00 AFL Women’s. GWS v West Coast. 5.00 Duck Dynasty. 6.00 Border Security: Int. 6.30 Border Security: America’s Front Line. 7.00 Border Security. 8.30 MOVIE: The Rock. (1996) 11.20 Late Programs.
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Destination WA. 12.30 Explore TV: Trade Routes Of The Middle Ages. 1.00 Savannah Sounds On The Reef. 1.30 Great Australian Detour. 2.00 The Block. 3.30 Garden Gurus. 4.00 Journey To Europe. 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Getaway. 6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 Rugby League. . Second preliminar final. Penrith Panthers ron lla Shar s. 9.45 NRL Finals Footy Post-Match. 10.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Bringing Sexy Back. 1.15 The Food Trail. 2.15 Australia’s Got Talent. 3.35 Dancing With The Stars. 5.30 MOVIE: A Dog’s Way Home. (2019) 7.30 MOVIE: About A Boy. (2002) Hugh Grant. 9.35 MOVIE: The Graduate. (1967) Dustin Ho man. 12.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 News. 3.30 Close Of Business. 4.10 Planet America: Fireside Chat. 5.00 News. 5.30 Asia News Week. 6.10 Aust Story. 7.00 National News. 7.30 Back Roads. 8.00 News
6.00 Hello SA. 6.30 A Current A air. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Wide World Of Sports. 11.00 NRL Sunday Footy Show. 1.00 Tennis. Laver Cup. Highlights. 2.00 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. First semi-final. 3.45 NRLW Wrap. 4.15 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Second semi-final. 6.00 9News Sunday. 7.00 The Block. 8.30 60 Minutes. 9.30 9News Late. 10.00 See No Evil. 11.00 The First 48. 11.50 Transplant. 12.40 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 It’s Academic. 9.00 Get Clever. 10.00 To Be Advised. 1.00 The Amazing Race. 1.45 To Be Advised. 3.30 MOVIE: A Dog’s Way Home. (2019) 5.30 Puppy School. 6.30 Bondi Vet. 7.30 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. 10.30 Law & Order. 11.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Motorcycle Racing. FIM Superbike World C’ship. H’lights. 3.05 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. 4.00
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.30 Are You RV Safe? 1.00 Good Chef Bad Chef. 1.30 Farm To Fork. 2.00 The Dog Down Under. 2.30 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 3.00 What’s Up Down Under. 3.30 Island Dreaming. 4.00 My Market Kitchen. 4.30 Cook With Luke. 5.00 10 News First. 6.30 The Dog House. 7.30 Thank God You’re Here. 8.30 The Dog House Australia. 9.30 Ambulance Australia. 10.45 Ambulance UK. 12.00 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Australia By Design: Innovations. 12.30 Exploring O The Grid. 1.00 Jake And The Fatman. 2.00 JAG. 4.00 Pat Callinan’s 4x4 Adventures. 5.00 Reel Action. 5.30 Diagnosis Murder. 6.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 9.30 Bull. 11.30 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.45 MOVIE: Red River. (1948) 4.30 Rugby Union. ship. st. 6.50 Test Rugby: New Zealand V Wallabies Post-Match. 7.15 M*A*S*H. 7.45 MOVIE: Ben-Hur. (2016) 10.10 MOVIE: Walking Tall. (2004) 11.45 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.30 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 3.15 Fresh O The Boat. 3.35 Would I Lie To You? 4.35 MythBusters. 5.25 Long Lost Family. 6.15 Car S.O.S. 7.00 Spicks And Specks. 7.30 Would I Lie To You? 8.00 QI. 8.30 ABBA: Against The Odds. 10.05 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.10 Shackleton’s Endurance: The
6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 To Be Advised. 12.00 The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition. 1.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 1.30 Good Chef Bad Chef. 2.00 Farm To Fork. 2.30 Basketball. NBL. Round 2. Sydney Kings v Illawarra Hawks. 4.30 Luxury Escapes. Return. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 The Sunday Project. 7.00 The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition. 8.30 FBI. Final. 10.30 NCIS. 11.30 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 What’s Up Down Under. 1.30 Diagnosis Murder. 2.30 Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition. 3.30 On The Fly. 4.00 I Fish. 4.30 Basketball. NBL. NZ Breakers v South East Melbourne Phoenix. 6.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 10.30 Late Programs. 6.00 Becker. 6.30 Frasier. 7.30 Neighbours. 9.30 Becker. 10.00 Frasier. 11.00 Family Feud. 1.00 The Middle. 3.30 Becker. 4.00 Frasier. 5.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.00 The Big Bang Theory. 8.30 Two And A Half Men. 11.00 South Park. 1.00
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 My Impossible House. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 My Greek Odyssey. 3.30 Left O The Map. 4.00 The Zoo. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 I Escaped To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 Inspector Morse. 10.50 Late Programs.
6.00 Kids’ Programs. 4.00 Grace’s Amazing Machines. 4.20 Odd Squad. 4.35 Little J And Big Cuz. 5.10 PJ Masks. 6.05 Interstellar Ella. 6.25 P firates. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.30 MOVIE: Early Man. (2018) 8.55 Fresh O The Boat. 9.35 Speechless. 10.20 Doctor Who. 11.10 Late Programs.
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Be Advised. 1.50 Surveillance Oz: Dashcam. 2.15 Catch Phrase. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 7News Local. 6.30 7News @ 6:30. 7.00 Home And Away. 7.30 My Kitchen Rules. 9.05 The Rookie. 10.05 S.W.A.T. 11.05 The Latest: Seven News. 11.35 Lopez Vs. Lopez. 12.35 Miniseries: The Victim. 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30 Supercars Support 2.30 Supercars Support 3.30 Hustle & Tow. 4.30 Talking W. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Aussie Gold Hunters. 8.30 Outback Crystal Hunters. 9.30 Bamazon. 10.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 News. 2.30 Aust Story. 3.15 News. 3.30 O siders. 4.00 Landline. 5.00 News With Auslan. 5.30 News Regional. 6.00 Evening News. 6.30 Foreign Correspondent. 7.00 National News. 7.30 Insiders. 8.30 News Tonight. 9.10 Aust Story. 10.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. 1.30 Getaway. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 WIN News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current A air. 7.30 The Block. 8.45 100% Footy. Final. 9.45 Outback Opal Hunters. 10.45 9News Late. 11.15 La Brea. 12.00 Transplant. 12.50 Tipping Point. 1.40 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Get Arty. 7.00 Kitty Is Not A Cat. 8.00 It’s Academic. 9.00 Home Shopping. 10.30 Ultimate Tag. 12.10 Dance Boss. 2.40 To Be Advised. 4.25 Bondi Vet. 5.20 Glee. 6.25 First Dates Australia. 7.30 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. 9.30 Law & Order: SVU. 10.30 Law & Order: LA. 11.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.15 MOVIE: Passport To Pimlico. (1949) 4.00 MOVIE: What Did You Do In The War, Daddy? (1966) 6.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30 MOVIE: The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. (2011) Judi Dench, Bill Nighy. 11.00 Chicago Med. 12.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 11.20 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.55 Mystify: Michael Hutchence. 2.35 Back Roads. 3.05 The Homes That Built Australia. 4.00 The Assembly. 4.40 Grand Designs. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Australian Story. 8.30 Four Corners. 9.15 Media Watch. 9.35 The Assembly. Final. 10.20 ABC Late News. 10.35 The Business. 10.50 Planet America. 11.25 Late Programs. 6.00 Kids’ Programs. 6.05 Little J And Big Cuz. 6.25 The Adventures Of Paddington. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.35 The Inbestigators. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.25 Matilda And The Ramsay Bunch. 9.00 Poh’s Kitchen. 9.55 Doctor Who. 10.45 Merlin. 11.30 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 2.10 ER. 2.55 Doctor Who. 3.40 Fresh O The Boat. 4.05 Would I Lie To You? 4.35 MythBusters. 5.25 Long Lost Family. 6.15 Car S.O.S. 7.00 My Family. 7.30 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 9.15 MythBusters. 10.05 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 History Of Britain. 2.50 Railway Journeys UK. 3.30 The Cook Up. 4.00 The Lakes With Simon Reeve. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Concorde: Chasing A Dream.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Tony Armstrong’s ExtraOrdinary Things. 2.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame. 2.30 Back Roads. 3.00 Whale With Steve Backshall. 3.55 The Assembly. 4.40 Grand Designs. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30
7.30. 8.00 Back Roads. 8.30 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. Return. 9.05 Louis Theroux Interviews... 9.50 Anh’s
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Everyday Gourmet. 12.30 Family Feud. 1.00 10 News First: Lunchtime. 2.00 Wheel Of Fortune. 2.30 Lingo. 3.30 10 News First: Afternoon. 4.00 Neighbours. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition. 8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? 9.40 To Be Advised. 10.40 10’s Late News. 11.05 The Project. 12.05 Late Programs. 6.00 Home Shopping. 8.00 Pooches At Play. 8.30 Escape Fishing With ET. 9.30 Diagnosis Murder. 10.30 Deal Or No Deal. 11.30 JAG. 12.30 Dr Phil. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 9.25 NCIS: Los Angeles. 11.15 Evil. 12.15 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.00 Becker. 2.30 Frasier. 3.30 Rules Of Engagement. 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 King Of Queens. 5.00 Becker. 5.30 Frasier. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Two And A Half Men. 10.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.50 Wild Moments. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: It’s Great To Be Young! (1956) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.40 Good Karma Hospital. 9.40 Law & Order: Organized Crime. 10.40 Late Programs.
1.00 I Escaped To The Country. 2.00 Creek To Coast. 2.30 My Greek Odyssey. 3.30 Left O The Map. 4.00 The Zoo. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 I Escaped To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Call The Midwife. 8.45 A Touch Of Frost. 10.55 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Outback Crystal Hunters. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Hustle & Tow. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Outback Truckers. 9.30 Big Rig Bounty Hunters. 10.30 Late Programs. 6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. 1.15 Explore TV: Trade Routes Of The Middle Ages. 1.45 My Way. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 WIN News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current A air. 7.30 The Block. 8.40 The Hundred With Andy Lee. 9.40 True Story With Hamish & Andy. 10.40 9News Late. 11.10 Chicago Med. 12.00 Transplant. 12.50 Tipping Point. 1.40 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 Ultimate Tag. 12.05 Dance Boss. 2.45 To Be Advised. 4.20 Bondi Vet. 5.20 Glee. 6.25 First Dates Australia. 7.30 First Dates UK. 8.35 MOVIE: Anger Management. (2003) Adam Sandler, Jack Nicholson, Marisa Tomei. 10.45 The Goldbergs. 11.45 Late Programs.
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6.00 Morning Programs. 1.50 Wild Moments. 3.05 Antiques Roadshow. 3.35 MOVIE: Manuela. (1957) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 Shakespeare And Hathaway. 9.40 Silent Witness. 10.50 To Be Advised. 11.50 Late Programs.
Hain pleased with sale offering
By NATHAN THOMPSON
AS ROB Hain puts the finishing touches on his prized Gunyah Herefords ahead of Friday’s annual on-property sale, he said the offering is of its usual high-quality with strong interest from repeat buyers.
Gunyah will hold its 55th annual bull sale on Friday September 27 with 16-bulls on offer. Rob said while there are less numbers for sale than usual, the offering presents a top-class array of bulls.
“We have reduced numbers this sale due to how things were coming out of winter last year,” Rob said.
“I marked a few calves and went hard on them. We have a fairly handy run of bulls that are looked after on grass and aren’t grain-fed.
“The sale features predominantly rising two-year-old bulls with three different sizes represented - Kaludah Oscar, Supple Pan Licker, and YavenVale Napoleans.
“There is a good variety of bulls to meet various markets.”
The sale starts at 1pm and is run under the Helmsman system.
Rob is the third generation of Hains to run Gunyah Herefords.
By LISA ASHURST
Rob runs predominantly Poll Herefords, but the stud was founded as a Horn Hereford of which a few are still run today. There are about 250 stud cows, 120 commercial cows, along with 2000 Merino ewes.
Rob also runs a property at Rocky Plain where the majority of the ewes are located.
Gunyah is run under commercial conditions with the Herefords bred for their doing abllity, ability to grow out
quickly and ability to meet various markets.
Rob said he has had plenty of interest from buyers, mostly repeat ones, ahead of the sale.
“Our buyers value the bulls consitence to breed. Seldom do
I get reports the buyers aren’t happy with their calves,” Rob said.
“Over the last 12-months, I have cleaned out the stud cows to up that quality in the stud mob.”
Main Range prepares for White Wool Sale
TWO local merino studs have been busy with preparations for this year’s Monaro White Wool Sale, which is coming up in the latter half of October.
Boudjah and Main Range
Merino Studs are putting the final touches on offerings for
this year’s sale.
Local breeders have also noted the return to more normal dry, cold and windy Monaro weather conditions after a run of wetter than average years.
At present, most people are feeding, as the ewes are lambing.
Breeder, Steve Tozer of Main
Range Merino Stud, said the ram sales in other districts have been surprisingly strong though, despite a flatter wool and sheep market.
But Steve confirmed there is a strong confidence in the merino industry, a confidence supported by merino sheep consistently remaining near the
top end of farm enterprise profitability.
Ram breeders have recently completed cataloging their ram sale teams following the return of their wool test results.
“The local rams are always well prepared and presented” Steve said “and buyers have the opportunity to purchase
Call to
locally-bred, superfine to medium-wooled merinos and polls,” Tozer said.
Main Range will be holding an Open Day on farm at Mildon on October 20 and will then sell, in conjunction with Boudjah Stud, at the Monaro White Wool Ram Sale, to be held at the Cooma Showground on October 22.
keep wild dog control
WILD and dingo control must be a top priority for NSW, farmers warn, as a Victorian government decision could send the predators swarming across state lines.
The government ruling, due by October 1, could see the control order for dingoes lifted in Victoria’s northeast – rendering these animals a protected species in the state and leaving farmers powerless to stop the predators from attacking and killing their livestock.
Southern Tablelands sheep and cattle farmer John Rolfe said while the NSW government had voiced the concerns of farmers around the issue, more must be done to ensure the control order remained in place.
“Lifting this order means there is nothing Victorian farmers can do to control wild dogs and dingoes and stop them from killing their calves, lambs or other livestock en mass,” Mr Rolfe said.
“Regardless of whether they’re a wild dog or a dingo, both species viciously attack and kill livestock, and can travel hundreds of
kilometres across the landscape in a week.
“If Victorians can’t stop their spread, there’s no doubt we will see significant numbers of these predators flooding into NSW and it will be a huge struggle for us to get it under control.”
As debate continues around the protection of wild dogs and dingoes, Mr Rolfe said the state government must be ready to stop the spread of the animals into the state if the control order is lifted.
“This isn’t just a decision that will affect Victoria – the ramifications of unleashing these wild dogs and dingoes will have a huge impact on NSW producers too,” Mr Rolfe said.
“Setting a wild species loose in our farming communities is not just naive, but seriously dangerous, putting our livestock at a grave risk we simply cannot ignore.
“Understanding the issue is the first step for our government, but now, we need to get coordination and funding secured – and fast – to control these predators before it’s too late.”
SALE TIME: Gunyah Hereford Stud principal, Rob Hain, stands with one of his prized Hereford bulls. He bought this Supple T and T at the Dubbo National Sale.
PHOTO: Nathan Thompson
Cattle quality improves
yards 3,600
By MEAT AND LIVESTOCK
NUMBERS slipped only slightly as dry weather across some parts of the supply area create challenges for some vendors, with water becoming an issue.
Overall, the quality of the cattle improved with more well finished heavy steers and bullocks in the mix.
The feeder steer market sold to softer trends, though competition and demand at times was very erratic.
While prices saw an uptick in bidding toward the middle of the sale, very few steers fetched prices above 400c/kg.
There was a good number of light weight steers, heifers, in the offering with the steer portion selling to stronger price trends.
Light weight steers returning to the paddock sold from 380c to 446c/kg to average $1054 across the board.
Trade cattle suitable for domestic processors were in good numbers however buyers were unable to outbid feedlots on many occasions.
Trade steers and heifers sold within a range of 340c to 394c/kg. Feeder steers 400 to 500kg experienced a decline of nine cents, while lighter weights dipped 15c/kg.
Medium-weight feeder steers traded between 310c and 404c/kg, while lighter weights averaged 362c/kg.
Medium-weight feeder heifers gained five cents
in stronger competition, fetching 310c to 364c/kg.
The export market experienced solid demand, from all export companies. Heavy steers and bullocks were in excellent condition with some off crop and showing plenty of finish.
The bulk sold from 320c to 380c/kg. The cow market showed signs of improving from the beginning of the sale with most cow buyers in the fray.
Prices for heavy cows strengthened throughout the sale, gaining 7c to average 340c/kg. Leaner cows were in high demand, and this resulted in a price jump of 18c to 20c/kg with very few cows selling below 300c/kg.
The main run of D3 cows under 530kg made from 260c to 334c/kg. Big heavy bulls sold from 275c to 320c/kg.
Heavy Merino ewes sales reach $135/head
By MLA
LAMB numbers experienced a significant decline following last week’s price correction. Quality varied across different weights and grades, especially among the older lamb classes. Buyer participation was inconsistent, with some refraining from purchases due to maintenance shutdowns at certain plants.
The market displayed considerable volatility, with some buyers extremely selective.
Last week, agents presented 16,550 new season
Students learn about earless dragons
UPPER Snowy Landcare Network, together with threatened species officer David Bain (NSW DCCEEW), have been delivering a program in local schools teaching students about the Monaro Grassland Earless Dragon (GED).
The GED is a threatened species which relies mostly on community engagement for its conservation.
The vast majority of this species occurs on private agricultural land, so the landholders hold the key to the long-term persistence of this species.
Upper Snowy Landcare Network coordinator, Maggie Lemcke, said this
program is aimed at getting students excited and informed about these amazing little creatures through a presentation, some identification activities, and then a craft activity where they get to paint their own life sized 3D model of a GED.
These are then attached to a clump of native grass for display in classrooms.
Ms Lemcke said these sessions have been extremely rewarding, with many wonderful, insightful questions being asked.
“We will continue rolling this program out in the coming months,” Ms Lemcke said.
lambs, some of which showed signs of dryness attributed to severe frosts in the regions.
Young lambs weighing between 20-24kg sold for prices ranging from $144 to $196, averaging around 790-800c/kg cwt. Those in the 24-26kg range traded between $195 and $219/ head.
Heavy export young lambs faced a reduced pool of buyers, leading to a price decrease of $5/ head.
The majority sold for prices between $210 and $244, averaging 803c/ kg. Store lambs with weight and frame fetched between $111 and $158, while lambs intended for feeding sold for $164 to $175.
The quality of old lambs was quite variable,
resulting in numerous clean-up lots.
Trade lambs sold for prices ranging from $135 to $186, while heavy export lambs weighing 27 kg and above were priced between $186 and $258.
It was a very mixed offering of mutton that sold to a reduced field of processors.
Buyers were subdued at times with some processors only wanting to bid on younger sheep.
Heavy sheep sold to improved price outcomes with crossbred ewes gaining eight dollars while heavy Merino ewes improved four dollars with the bulk selling from $75 to $135/head.
Trade sheep were in reasonable numbers fetching from $50 to $74 to average 250c to 263c/kg cwt.
Proven
Painting a 3D version of a Grassland Earless Dragon.
EDUCATION: Threatened species o icer David Bain (NSW DCCEEW) talks to students about the Monaro Grassland Earless Dragons. PHOTOS: Supplied
TRADES AND SERVICES
ACROSS
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE CROSSWORD
4 Name a ballroom dance in 4/4 time (7)
8 Which term implies a resemblance to a finger (7)
9 To utterly forsake, is to do what (7)
10 What is often eaten in movie theatres (7)
11 Who were the Secret State Police of Nazi Germany (7)
12 Name a part of the eyeball (6)
14 What is a shooting star called (6)
18 Name the Russian Romantic composer, Aleksandr ... (7)
21 Which term also describes a white ant (7)
22 Which nuclear device produces radioactive isotopes (7)
23 What is an obscuration of light (7)
24 What is the contraction of a word by omitting one or more sounds from the middle (7)
DOWN
1 What is a device for fitting together parts having different sizes or designs (7)
2 Name the country of Omar Sharif (5)
3 Name a former Turkish empire (7)
5 Which items examine the interiors of persons (1-4)
6 To disseminate as from acentre, is to do what (7)
7 Name a classical ballroom dance (5)
13 Which term describes a tract of land (7)
15 What is a rare green variety of beryl, highly valued as a gem (7)
E-QUATIONS 7
4 What is a projecting rim, collar, edge, or the like (6)
Letters have a number
16 Who is a judge in certain games (7)
Some values are in the right
Create remaining
E-QUATIONS
using
Letters A to Z have a number value. Some are shown in the right-hand cells. Create remaining values using clues in centre cells.
17 What is a dish served at dinner before the main course (6)
18 Name a renowned German tennis champion, ... Becker (5)
19 Which term means “the same” (5)
20 What are tale-bearers (5)
Find the following words in the grid. They may be read in any direction, even diagonally. Some letters are used more than once.
Build it yourself using the clues and each of the twenty-four letters once only to form ten words: five across and five down. A key word (bold clue) builds on the letter set in the grid.
CLUES:
Desmond (abbr) (3)
Holds back (7)
Inheritable traits (5)
Lubricated (5)
Make quiet (7)
Roman Catholics (3) Snake (5)
Text: Oh My God (3) Victoria (abbr (3) Yields (5)
Solve the crossword. Each answer has four letters.
59 Vale Street, Cooma (02) 6452 0318
Classifieds IN PERSON
FOR SALE
Vetch Hay 8x4x3 bales
Good colour and odour
Oaten Hay – some rain damage
Due to some staff being on leave on Friday, September 27, 2024, all Classified enquiries will be attended to on Monday, September 30.
The revised Classified deadline for Monaro Post, October 2 edition will be 12noon Monday, September 30.
Forestry Corporation of NSW advises that the following pesticide use is proposed for the control of noxious and woody weeds in State Forests. Herbicides will be used for the control of weeds in the Bondi, Craigie, Nalbaugh, Coolangubra, Glenbog, Glen Allen and Towamba State Forests from late September 2024. Herbicide application will continue until late March 2025 subject to weather.
Areas undergoing treatment will be clearly signposted and all directions regarding entry should be followed. The active constituents to be used include hexazinone, picloram, triclopyr, metsulfuron methyl, clopyralid and flupropanate. For further information regarding this notice, contact Tim Gillespie-Jones, Silviculture & Fire Coordinator at Bombala Office on (02) 6459 5200. Kristan Peters Regional Manager
PRIMARY APPLICATION NO. PA83769 BY ROBERT BOOTH WILES AND DAWN ELIZABETH WILES (‘APPLICANT’) TO BRING LAND UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE REAL PROPERTY ACT 1900 BY WAY OF ADVERSE POSSESSION
Application PA83769 has been made Robert Booth Wiles and Dawn Elizabeth Wiles (‘Applicant’) for a title pursuant to Part 4 of the Real Property Act 1900 (NSW) (‘Act’) (possessory title) in respect of the undermentioned land:
- Property situate 115 Church Road COOMA NSW 2630
- Being land referred to in government gazette dated 20/05/1966 Folio 2025 and 2030 being lots 14 and 15 in DP1279642
- In the Local Government Area Snowy Monaro
Regional Parish of Cooma County of Beresford The Applicant claims title by possession adverse to Brian Michael Reid, their successors and assigns. The Registrar-General intends to grant this application on the expiration of one month from the date of publication of this notice, unless before the expiration of that time period an objection is lodged in the form of a caveat pursuant to section 74B of the Act. Enquiries may be made at NSW Land Registry Services, Level 30 175 Liverpool Street, Sydney NSW 2000. Enquiries: Legal Registry Services, Tel: (02) 8776 3575 Email: ldr@nswlrs.com.au
For enquiries and inspection 0418 484 893 ABN: 77 389 473 372
HONESS, Paul Colin. Passed away peacefully on Friday, September 13, 2024 at his residence.
Formerly of Kiparra Drive, Berridale.
Aged 68 years.
Beloved partner to Chris, Father of David and Mitchell. Poppy to Myra, Macey, Jamaika, Preston, Indie, Charlie, Josh and Liam.
The relatives and friends of the late Paul Colin Honess are invited to attend his funeral service to be held by the graveside at the Boloco General Cemetery at 12pm on Thursday, September 26, 2024.
MONDOLO, Franceschino “Franco”. Passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 15, 2024 at Cooma Hospital. Formerly of Dangelong Street, Cooma. Aged 94 years.
Dearly loved husband of Josephine. Father and father-in-law of Anna and Warwick, and Luisa. Nonno to Lora, Liam and Zane. Great-Grandfather to Aliera.
The relatives and friends of the late Franceschino Mondolo were invited to attend his funeral service which was held in the St Patrick's Catholic Church, Cooma on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 1pm. At the conclusion of the service, the cortege proceeded to Cooma Lawn Cemetery.
25/9/1928 - 7/9/2024
Mrs Jean Anne Mawson passed away on September 7, 2024.
Beloved partner of Barclay and stepchildren Howard, Graeme and Deann.
The family gives thanks to the loving members of the Cooma Monaro community and the “Uniting Church for their support and friendship over her entire life.
A celebration of life service will be held at the Cooma Uniting Church on September 27, 2024 at 2pm. All are welcome to attend.
Thank you
Betty’s family want to express our thanks and gratitude for support on the loss of our mother, sister, sister-in-law, Aunt and Great Aunt.
Please accept this as our personal thank you to those that attended her service, sent beautiful owers, cards and lovely messages about her to us during our time of bereavement.
Her life a beautiful memory, her absence a silent grief.
MAWSON, Jean “Anne”.
WHITNEY, Betty Maud.
Official openings in Cooma
THERE was no shortage of terrific community events taking place in Cooma over last weekend.
Saturday was a busy day with Cooma’s Lambie Street Preschool officially opening its extensions and the St Andrew’s Uniting
Church congregation unveiling the new church building, the Bombala Room. Both occasions brought the community together to celebrate the hard work of each organisation.
Cooma’s Lambie Street
Preschool was a hive of activity over the weekend with its annual art sale kicking off the celebrations on Friday night before welcoming the public to the extension opening on Saturday.
The extensions have allowed the preschool to welcome more
children and continue its long history of delivering quality early education in Cooma.
St Andrew’s Uniting Church in Cooma officially unveilled a new church building, the Bombala Room.
The Bombala Room provides
a new kitchen, meeting space for up to 10-people and bathroom facilities.
The St Andrew’s congregation welcomed the building’s official opening and was joined by many members of the community.
Targeted information for South East LLS workshop
SOUTH East Local Land Services is hosting a comprehensive information session on Saturday September 28 on the latest research and management strategies for African Lovegrass. Interactive sessions, special presenters, targeted local information - what works and what doesn’t, local land holder experiences and advice will
be part of the session to be held at the Numeralla Hall from 8.30am to 4pm.
The event includes:
Weed control tools: Learn about the latest tools and strategies to manage weed populations effectively; Interactive sessions: Gain practical skills in weed identification and design a range of landscape management techniques;
Listen and Learn: From those involved in the latest research and gain valuable insights from local land managers from across a range of weed-impacted landscape types. Registration is essential (preferably by close of business today). Contact African Lovegrass co-ordinator, Jane Tracy, on 0429 116 830 or jane.tracy@ lls.nsw.gov.au
Jump into frog watch over spring
THE warmer weather now is bringing many creatures out of their winter slumber and it is the perfect time to be looking and listening for frogs. Cooma’s Waterwatch co-ordinator, Anita Brademan, will be hosting a frog watch event tomorrow (Thursday September 26) from 5.30-8.30pm starting from Norris Park. This is a great opportunity to learn about the frogs in Cooma
Creek, hear an overview of the current monitoring program and its findings, what is being done to improve habitat, and simply look and listen out for some lovely frogs. All welcome to attend. A barbecue and refreshments will be provided. For more details and RSVP for catering purposes email coomawaterwatch@gmail. com or phone 0429 778 633.
Rev. Jane Fry, General Secretary, Uniting Church Synod of NSW and ACT, o icially opens the new Bombala Room extension at St Andrew’s Uniting Church in Cooma.
HARD WORK: St Andrew’s Uniting Church Council chair, John Gray, is thanked for his tireless work project managing the Bombala Room extension.
The dedicated sta of Lambie Street Preschool at the o icial opening of the extended centre.
Wyatt shows his dad his terrific artwork featured in the Lambie Street Preschool art auction.
SMILES: The Redden family of Charlie, Mick and Georgia are part of three generations to attend Lambie Street Preschool. Mick’s building company, Reddens Constructions, completed the Lambie Street Preschool extensions. PHOTOS: Nathan Thompson
Cooma North educators, staff celebrated
COOMA North Public School has celebrated the efforts of a number of teachers and staff with recent service awards recognising their contributions to public education.
Director of educational leadership for the region, Keith Duran, was a special guest at the awards presentation, joining CNPS principal, Jo Tozer, and staff for morning tea.
The first service award was presented to Brooke Martin-Smith who has completed her first year in a classroom, inspiring the school’s kindergarten students.
Jenny Brown was awarded her 20-year
service certificate, as was school administrative and support officer, Annette Rendoth.
Ms Rendoth was described as the friendly face of the school and thanked for her efforts over many years.
Anne Graham received a 40-year service award, celebrating her longstanding contribution to public education.
There is a profile on Mrs Graham on page 16 of this edition.
Mr Duran praised the efforts of the four educators, thanking them for their passion and work ethic.
“I’m really proud of each of the staff here
at Cooma North Public School who received these service awards,” Mr Duran said.
“This is one of the few professions we still see longevity in. It’s the most rewarding of careers working in public education.
“We are creating pathways for students to help them in life and into work. Well done to each of the recipients.”
Cooma North Public School principal, Jo Tozer, said she is proud of the recipients’ efforts.
“It’s a privilege to be in public education. We work with the best people here at Cooma North,” Mrs Tozer said.
Students’ hard work shows in ‘The Born Again Identity’
By KAREN FORMAN
THEATRE REVIEW - THE BORN AGAIN IDENTITY
IT wasn’t a case of Who Dunnit in Snowy Mountains Christian School’s spy-themed musical production, The Born Again Identity, which played to healthy crowds in the Cooma Baptist Church auditorium on September 12-13.
Rather, the plot of this short but enthralling play centred around a spy organisation “so top-secret that no Bible scholar has ever known they existed” uncovering the mystery of eternal life and being born again. Featuring almost all of the school’s 80 or so students, The Born Again Identity was a credit to the small Cooma school which proudly has Christ at the centre of all its operations.
Principal, Ella Meyer, said she was proud of the students, ranging from Kinder to Year 10, who had
rehearsed for six weeks in the leadup to opening night, where a ‘The Monaro Post’ reporter attended.
The school usually puts on a theatrical production each year and this was not the first time it has used a Rob Howard Little Big Stuff creation.
“Little Big Stuff has a range of scripts which provide great entertainment for the audience while allowing us to deliver a Christian message in a fun and light hearted way,” Mrs Meyer said.
Starring Tyler as Grandma, Finn as Gadget, Damien as Dee, Molly as Chief, Charlotte as Numbers, Amelie as Jane, Mason as Knox, Imogen as Bree and Poppy as Lenny, with Ben as the Bible reader/narrator, The Born Again Identity showed the results of the student and their teachers’ hard efforts, with great casting, good knowledge of lines
and quick changes from the set to the ensemble (made up of various year groups wearing impressive big detective-like noses and sunglasses and all-black outfits).
The singing was enthusiastic and polished and the dancing showed the benefits of rehearsal and team building.
Costumes were realistic and simple.
The set was the secret headquarters of the Jerusalem Intelligence Service 3 (JI3) - a spy organisation.
As the play opens, the operatives are hard at work on one of their most puzzling investigations ever.
Surveillance has detected a clandestine meeting between a top official the Biblical pharisee Nicodemus and the much-talked-about teacher and miracleworker, Jesus of Nazareth.
There is a cryptic message about being “born again” (who can do that?), and mysterious promises of “eternal life”
deployment of a hightech listening device (two rams horns joined with a string), talking parrots and bugs (itchy bug-bites will make anybody talk).
As the play progresses with more evidence and at times unwilling witnesses brought in, the intrepid
spies of JI3 discover thatter between Nicodemus and Jesus was not just a simple conversation, but evidence of a supernatural plan to change the world. Standout performances by all of the main cast and the singing/dancing choruses. No matter what your religious beliefs, this was a play to be enjoyed, smiled at and thought about.
North Ridge Reserve committee positions open
NATURE enthusiasts and community-minded residents are invited to nominate for a position on the Cooma North Ridge Reserve Section 355 Advisory Committee.
This advisory body plays a crucial role in assisting Snowy Monaro Regional Council with the management and preservation of this significant public space and nature reserve. Nominations are now open and will close at 11.59pm on Monday October 7, 2024. This is an excellent opportunity for locals to contribute to the stewardship of one of the region’s most valuable natural assets.
The committee serves as a vital link between the wider community and
Council, facilitating active participation in discussions and decision-making related to the reserve.
To apply, interested individuals can download the Section 355 Committee nomination form from https://qrco.de/s355. Alternatively, the form is available from Council offices. Nominees are asked to provide a brief outline of their community involvement and their location relative to North Ridge Reserve. Completed nomination forms can be submitted via: Email: council@smrc. nsw.gov.au
Post: PO Box 714, COOMA NSW 2630
In person: Cooma Office, 81 Commissioner Street, Cooma NSW 2630.
Smith (far right) received a one-year accolade.
PHOTO: Nathan Thompson
Audiences enjoyed the theatrical work of Snowy Mountains Christian School students. Students worked hard to deliver a terrific play.
IMPRESSIVE: The cast in the Snowy Mountains Christian School play, The Born Again Identity, delivered a terrific performance. PHOTOS: Karen Forman
COMMUNITY: Louise Jenkins has played a leading role on the Cooma North Ridge Reserve advisory committee. Nominations are now open for a spot on the committee. Ms Jenkins is pictured at the o icial opening of the upgraded Cooma North Ridge Reserve in November last year.
Snowy Monaro Regional
Zack proud of flying efforts
By Zack Williams
WHAT inspired me to join Alpine Aviation was my experience working as a baggage handler for American Airlines in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, USA, during the summer of last year.
After going on a flight in a Cessna with one of my best mates in Jackson, I was set on learning to fly. Upon returning to
Australia, I joined Alpine Aviation on June 24. Since then, while working fulltime at Thredbo, I’ve completed 20 flights and achieved my first solo on August 13, followed by my second solo on August 19.
One thing I’ll never forget is the feeling of lining up on the runway for my first solo without Martin or Kirk by my side. It was a pretty epic feeling and rush.
I cannot recommend Kirk Amos and Martin Hughes highly enough. They are incredibly patient flight instructors, with tonnes of experience, who know how to teach all types of learners in any situation.
Book your introductory flight with Alpine Aviation Australia at the Jindabyne Airfield today. A pilots licence is always good to have.
Bowls day in memory of Tommy Herbert
Monaro Family of League
THE late, great Tommy Herbert will be remembered this weekend as part of the Southern Monaro Family of League family bowls day.
The bowls day will support the local organisation – Southern Monaro Family of League – that Tommy started.
Participants are to have their names in by 12.30pm for a 1pm start at Club Bombala and is $35 per person, including a barbeque afterwards. Children play for free.
Tommy was a much loved figure in the Bombala community and within the Bombala Blue Heelers Rugby League Club.
The Family of League (formerly Men of League) posted the following tribute for Tommy on its website, following his passing on May 22 this year, aged 70.
Tommy came to Bombala in southern NSW in 1991, a good year to be in Bombala as their first grade and reserve grade
sides were on the march to the Group 16 Grand Final.
Tommy was here to ride track work for the Barbara Joseph Stable for three weeks he stayed for 33 years.
He loved the horses being a jockey, trainer and strapper during his younger years until an inconspicuous accident in the stables lead to a bacterial infection in his left shoulder that left him without any muscle on that side.
But Tommy was a fighter and against the odds survived much to the community’s benefit some years later.
Tommy was a keen Roosters man, he loved them, and he defended every negative comment made. He gave as good as he got.
He was loved in the community and in the league circles, a keen supporter of both seniors and juniors and the league tag.
Tommy was very interested when Men of League started and it wasn’t long
By BOMBALA GOLF CLUB
BOMBALA
golfers
enjoyed a fantastic weekend. The weekend prior there was rain on Saturday and on Sunday, golfers woke to a winter wonderland with the heaviest snowfall in a couple of years. There was no golf played on that weekend.
Strong fields took the course on Saturday September 21 and Sunday September 22.
Saturday the event for the day was a par for Ray Fermor Trophy (washed out weekend before). Brendan West continued his good form to win with a plus
three, ahead of Daniel Douch plus one and Neil Thompson square.
Nearest the pin on 17 went to Weston. Golden shot claimed by Brad Yelds.
On Sunday, it was another beautiful day for members playing a stroke for the monthly medal. Weston won again, this time with 70 nett.
Weston’s score was very good considering he had a seven on hole two and a nine on 14.
Another good score was recorded by Joel Cherry with 71 nett. Phillip Shilling and Simon Stephen also collected balls, coming in on 72 nett.
and he had the idea on starting the Southern Monaro Men of League.
Bombala fell in-between the Monaro Men of League to the north east and the Far South Coast areas and when Tommy got an idea in his head he was hard to convince otherwise.
Stuart Raper gave Tommy a target to achieve of 100 new members to kick off the Southern Monaro Men of League. Challenge accepted and the Southern Monaro Men of League was born.
Tommy thrived on the responsibility on organising events, bowls days, golf days, guest speakers, he enjoyed it, and everyone enjoyed being around him.
Barbeques were his favourite, he’d cook at the local footy, he would throw his hand up and anyone else’s if you just happened to be with him when the call came in.
He would organise t-shirts, 100 club raffles, wood carting, it was endless.
Tommy was always a joy to be around, if he was having a good time, he wanted everyone to have a good time.
Cooma golfers contest Fireman’s Shield Weston in fine form
By COOMA GOLF CLUB
THE windy conditions continued throughout the weekend making the golf a little challenging for some Cooma golfers.
The winner of the Fireman’s Shield, Jeff Burgess, didn’t find the conditions too challenging. Burgess
shot a fantastic score of 40-points on Saturday.
Burgess won the Tony Young Memorial Trophy. He was on a roll on Saturda, also winning the super shot on hole 17.
The A Grade winner was Bailey Burke with 38-points. Gino Cerro won B Grade with 39-points,
Nearest the pin and golden shot were won by Stephen.
Program for the week
Ladies Wednesday September 25 - Stableford, club trophy
Members Saturday September 28Stableford, club trophy, ind acc
Sunday September 29Stableford, N.Thompson trophy
Change to program
Saturday October 5Chapmans, R.Crawford and R.Fermor trophies
Sunday October 6Stroke, monthly medal
Monday October 7 - Par. M.Ingram trophy
and Frank McKnight claimed C Grade. Balls went to Ben Rolfe, Jenny Rainsford, Harry Mould, John Harris, Greg Abraham and Matthew Hanna.
Nearest the pin on nine was won by Burke. A busy week is coming up at the golf club.
Experienced golfers shoot best scores
By COOLAMATONG GOLF CLUB
SUNDAY’s first round of the monthly medal produced some surprisingly good scores considering the blustery weather that kept most golfers guessing.
Kim Weston, Coolamatong’s next door neighbour, showed his local knowledge to win the day with a great 67 nett score. Kim credited his putting as saving the day and helping his score to win overall after holing numerous long range putts.
Runner-up position was Bryn Nicholas with 68 on a countback from Jye Kearney who placed third with 68 nett.
In A grade, Soeron Stoettrup had 71 nett, Jordan Sell 72 nett, Steve Dunn a 72 nett and Josh Crawford 74 nett.
It seemed like most of the best scores were in B grade, with Kim Weston 67 nett, Bryn Nicholas shooting a 68 nett and Chris Brown, an early starter and finishing before the wind picked up shooting a 69 nett.
In C grade, Jye Kearney had 68 nett, Glen Staker 72 nett and Lochlann Colin 73 nett.
In the ladies competition, Kylie Woodcock had a fine 71 nett, Jan
O’Halloran 75 nett and Maureen Rupcic 78 nett.
The men’s near pins were won by Ross Thompson on the third, Jye Kearney on eight, Roger White on 15 and Rainer Beissner on 17.
The ladies near pins were won by Jan O’Halloran on the third, Kylie Woodcock on eight and 15 and Carolyn Major on 17.
The wise elders of the club were among the best performers last Wednesday, with Bill Quin winning the day on 39 points and a host of 37 points all vying for the placings.
Nigel Bolton placed second overall and first in A grade with 37 points, edging out Ross Thompson who had the best B grade score.
Thompson also managed to break his 85year-age yet again, shooting 84 of the stick.
Bill Quin’s great 21 points on the front nine set up the day, and he coasted with 18 points on the back nine.
The round included nine three pointers, plus he managed to snag a near pin on the third hole for an all-round good day.
In A grade, Nigel Bolton playing of a six handicap had 37 points, 76 scratch in a very consistent round which included one birdie
and 11 pars. Mick Thoms was runner up in A grade with 34 points. B grade was a tussle with four players scoring 37 points in what were difficult playing conditions.
Ross Thompson was atop B grade followed by Werner Siegenthaler, Geoff Murphy and Ken Kable all with 37 points.
In C grade, Bill Quin had the best with 39 points, from new member Bobby Nicholl and Bob Haigh on 35 points.
In the ladies competition Maureen Rupcic had 36, Jan O’Halloran 35 and Carolyn Major 32 points.
The near pins for the men were won by Bill Quin on the third, Jake McCarthy on eight that was only 20cm from the hole, Gregg Quinn on 15 and Michael Justen on 17.
The ladies near pins were shared by four golfers, Michelle White on the third, Jan O’Halloran on eight, Maureen Rupcic on 15 and Carolyn Major on 17.
Members are reminded the AGM will be after this Sunday’s golf. There will be a sausage sizzle after golf followed by the presentation and the annual general meeting.
It would be great to see a big turnout for the AGM, as there is a lot going on with the club at present.
PROUD: Zack Williams is all smiles following his first solo flight.
PHOTO: Alpine Aviation Australia
Cooma Public students show impressive sporting talents
THROUGHOUT the Primary Schools Sporting Association (PSSA) sporting season, many of Cooma Public School students achieved great results in their chosen sports, whether it be medals, ribbons or just a personal goal they had set for themselves.
Competitors in the various regional carnivals were: Bryce, Emily, Gilbert and Jack for cross country; Kayleigh, Sienna, Emily, Mitchell and Gilbert for athletics; Rosie, Baxter Bella, Anna, Sienna, Billy, Thalia, Mitchell, Gilbert and Emily for swimming.
Students who were successful at their regional carnivals then moved on to state level. These students were: Emily for cross country; Mitchell for tennis; Sienna for athletics, basketball and tennis; and Gilbert for rugby league, rugby union and athletics.
Gilbert was selected to be part of the NSW State Rugby Union team which is a big achievement.
Bears reflect on stellar season Sport shorts
THE Snowy River Bears celebrated the 2024 season with the club’s presentation evening recognising outstanding efforts on and off the field.
Cooma touch footy set for October return
After some initial concerns the season might not have enough helpers to proceed, the Cooma touch footy competition is ready to go.
A successful planning meeting saw a number of volunteers put up their hand to run the adults touch competition.
Registrations will open shortly with the season to begin later in October.
For the past few seasons, the competition has been in the safe hands of Gabby Merrigan. Gabby, a Cooma Colts volunteer and touch footy organiser, has been praised by players for her hard work in seeing the competition run smoothly.
Shake-up for Jindabyne touch
One of the region’s most popular sporting groups is the Jindabyne Touch Football Association, with hundreds of players each season.
In 2024, the competition will undergo a change following feedback from senior players and parents of junior touch footy players.
This season there will be a children’s clinic for six to 10-year-olds. This setup will help players gain skills in a fun environment.
Competition will see the following divisions: cadets (10 to 14-yearolds), young guns (players 15-20-years-old), seniors
(21-34-years-of-age), and masters (players 35 and over).
Registrations will open in this next fortnight with competition to start on November 7.
Dalgety ready for challenge
The Dalgety Cricket Club has been training hard ahead of its Challenge Cup contest with Tumut Plains Cricket Club on Saturday September 28.
Held at the Dalgety Showground, the match will launch a busy Monaro cricket season.
Dalgety Cricket Club captain Nolan Holland is encouraging the Dalgety community and local cricket fans to head along to the showground from 12pm for quality cricket and a BBQ lunch/drinks. Money raised will support the cricket club.
Social tennis is ace
The Snowy Tennis Club in Cooma is encouraging players interested in a social game on Saturdays to come along to the courts from 1pm.
Located next to Snowy Oval on Yarra Street, the club offers players with a wide range of abilities a fun and enjoyable afternoon.
Boasting some of the region’s best players, the Snowy Club combines top tennis with a social setting. New are welcome, $5 non-members.
These students celebrate their form and success.
SUCCESS: Cooma Public School students have enjoyed terrific sporting results this year across all sports. PHOTOS: Cooma Public School
Members of the Bears ladies team receive their jerseys.
Jake Hedger, (second le ) and Alex Swan (second right) received the Reserve grade Players Player award from Ben Freebody (le ) and Rinsie Jamieson (right).
Cameron McKid (right) from the Banjo Paterson Inn was thanked for being the club’s platinum sponsor, pictured with club vice president Jason Dyball.
RUGBY LEAGUE: John Field (le ) and Ben Freebody (right) received the Bears president’s award from club president Fred Freebody. PHOTOS: Steve Cu
Fantastic Fourcade wins at Moruya
THE great recent form of Fourcade continued when she had a strong win at Moruya last Tuesday. The mare is trained by Shaun Coady at Moruya for Monaro locals Len Manton and Chris Byrnes, Brendan and Maryanne Rudd, Tony Russell and Jackie Harmey.
Also in the ownership syndicate are Neville and Lesley Clarke, Lachie and Mary Owen along with ‘Nifty’ Noel Bridle, all of whom reside in the Tumut district.
Starting as $2.50 favourite and ridden a perfect race by Jockey Coriah Keatings, Fourcade left her eight rivals standing to come away and win a 1200 metre BM 58 Hcp by two lengths.
She has had two wins, been placed twice and ran fourth at Rosehill in her last five starts, very good form.
Mammoth Mountain
continued his winning way at Tamworth on September 16 scoring in a BM58 Hcp over 2100 metres.
Ridden by Shayleigh Inglese for Inverell trainer Paddy Cunningham, the big grey gelding made it a career win five for the ownership group of mainly former Cooma locals, Dave, Brent, Karen, Brandon, Yasmine, Gavin and Megan Williams, along with Stephanie Roots and Joel Smith.
Canberra Racing Club had a good meeting last Friday with the inaugural running of the Black Mountain, a 1000 metre Quality Hcp, with prize-money of $50,000 but with a bonus of $100,000 if the winner could break the current track record.
With a field of nine sprinters leaving the gates, the excellent form of Tulla Park continued as, in a keenly contested event, he
Bowlers battle
By COOMA BOWLS
A NUMBER of brave bowlers have taken on the tough and unfavourable conditions on offer over the last few weeks.
Mother Nature has been in a bad mood and despite what she has delivered, bowlers are getting practice in for the spring and summer tournaments.
Twenty bowlers were in attendance last Wednesday. There was good fun to be had and strong competition in four matches.
last Saturday, 10 bowlers
won by a half length from Miss Ostend.
As recently reported in this masthead, Tulla Park is raced by Mrs Belinda Walker who also has his two siblings, Xspiritous and Xceptional Fella racing successfully, the latter finishing second to Sutton Vella on Friday. Although Tulla Park ran a good time, the track record and bonus were safe.
Mrs Walker cannot believe her current success with all three of her horses winning in the last several weeks. Also enjoying the racing on course on Friday was Mrs Walker’s sister, well known Cooma and Jindabyne identity, Kate Ogilvie. Tulla Park and Xspiritous are trained at Goulburn by Tash Burleigh and Xceptional Fella by Matt Kelley in Canberra.
The Joseph and Jones team (JJR) held their owners party at
conditions
braved the wind and some excellent bowls were played.
On rink one, the team of Shirley Barnes, Daphne Buckley and Don Menchin led 10-4 after eight ends against Bruce Stewart, Max Butler and Guilio D’Amico.
The lead extended to 11-9 after 13-ends. On the last end, the leaders had no answer for the opposition’s accuracy. Bruce, Max and Guilio scored six and win the match, 15-11.
Rink two saw a pairs match between four of the best bowlers in the club. This should have
been a close encounter but it was anything but.
Phil Hunter and Geoff Venables came up against some very accurate bowling by Grant Tilbrook and Mark Buckley.
Mark and Grant led 10-4 after nine ends and 17-6 after 13-ends. They led 21-8 after 17-ends and won the match 27-8 after 20-ends.
Club members are reminded the Friday night joker draw is $2650 with nine cards remaining. The members draw is at $450. And on Thursday night, the popular line dancing continues.
Canberra on Friday, with more than 200 invitees in attendance.
The day was made better when they were able to celebrate with two winners on the track.
First up, Louie’s Legacy ridden by Quayde Krogh won the BM75 Hcp over 1600 metres from his stable-mate Where is Ken, ridden by Teaghan Martin.
Louie’s Legacy is raced by the JJR Partnership, Peter and Barbara Joseph, Paul Jones and Maree Guthrie-Curran, Matt and Diana Jones along with Barbara’s sisters Helen Fay-Kimber, Wendy O’Brien and Delma Wilkins.
The stables’ second winner came in the final race when Jazz All Knight won a 1300 metre maiden when ridden by Patrick Scorse who has recently returned to Canberra from the Central Coast area.
The JJR team is looking forward to having Zouatica competing in
the $3 million Big Dance and Belleistic Kids in the $750,000 Little Dance at Randwick in November having qualified in country cups races. Super Helpful will follow the same path unless chosen to run in $2 million The Kosciusko on October 19.
Bombala Jockey Club will conduct their annual Bombala Cup meeting on October 19. It is without a doubt one of the best country meetings in NSW and will have, amongst other entertainment, a strong fashions in the field contest with great prizes to be won. The committee is grateful to the local businesses and individuals who have supported this event.
After a very uncharacteristic run at his last outing in Sydney, I’ve Bean Tryin’ will head to the Dubbo Cup on Sunday. This race over 1600 metres is a qualifier for the Big Dance.
Williams’ Sharks into NRL preliminary final
FORMER Cooma Colt Jack Williams is ready for the match of his career when his Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks take on the Penrith Panthers for a spot in the NRL grand final.
The Panthers have won the last three NRL premierships and present an almighty challenge for the Sharks. There will be plenty of local support for the Berridale product who is tipped to be named on the bench for the Sharks. Williams has amassed
123 NRL appearances for the Sharks since his debut in 2018. Williams is one of the club’s most reliable and respected players. A tough, extremely fit and strong running second-rower, WIlliams provides the Sharks with terrific go-forward whether he starts of comes off the bench.
Williams boasts speed and agility up front and will be key player for the Sharks in Saturday night’s preliminary final.
WINNER: Fourcade is first past the post at Moruya, delivering a win for local connections.
SUCCESS: St Joseph Primary School student, Lakyn Tonks (third from le ), joins cricketers from the Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn for MacKillop trials. Lakyn impressed selectors to be chosen in the MacKillop side to compete in the NSW PSSA cricket championships.
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Bat or ball, Lakyn does it all
IF YOU are a local cricketer or golfer, then there is a very good chance 11-year-old Lakyn Tonks has either dismissed you, hit you for a boundary or outclassed you over 18-holes.
The Bombala talent is no stranger to earning selection in representative sides and in the last fortnight, Lakyn has been selected in the
MacKillop teams for the NSW Primary Schools Sport Association golf and cricket championships. Lakyn, a year six student at St Joseph’s Primary School will represent Mackillop for the second year running in golf. Lakyn’s progress is eagerly followed by the Bombala Golf Club, a place he already has his name on the honours board.
The championships were held in the Hunter Valley last week.
When he’s not on the golf course, Lakyn is usually found with a bat or ball in hand. Lakyn headed to Wagga Wagga earlier this month for MacKillop trials. Not surprisignly, he impressed selectors and will take part in the NSW championships in Armidale in October.
Bombala junior cricket boost
THE BOMBALA District Cricket Association is calling on all juniors in the area to give cricket a go this summer. The association is looking forward to returning to the Monaro junior cricket scene with junior sides in the hard ball and soft ball divisions.
Bombala was unable to field junior sides last year but after holding a successful junior development day during season 2023/24, where about 30 players attended, the push was on to reform junior sides.
Since re-entering the
Monaro senior cricket competition in 2018, and winning the premiership in their first year back, Bombala cricket volunteers have worked hard to promote the game locally.
Through the hard work of many, the club is held in high-esteem by fellow Monaro cricketers.
Club president Alan Lishman is encouraging local families to try cricket this season.
“We are very excited to be back in the junior cricket setup. Juniors of all ages and abilities can join,” Lishman said.
“Cricket is a great team sport and our club is very welcoming. Come give cricket a try, you’ll love it.”
The Bombala junior hard ball side (for players generally 10-16) will be coached by Mark Tonks and the junior soft ball side (players starting cricket or around the aged 8-11) will be coached by Jenaya Tonks.
Further information available by contacting Alan Lishman on 0405 524 841 or Mark Tonks on 0408 441 483.
Tonks triumphs in minor singles
BRAD Tonks is the winner of the Bombala Bowls Club Minor Singles Championship after smashing his way through an exciting two rounds and a final.
Round one saw Tonks play Matt Cootes, a new bowler who held his own until the ninth end with Tonks coring the maximum four shots.
Cootes couldn’t get back into the game with Tonks winning 27-10.
Art Frances played Karen Brownlie, and certainly had his eye in, getting the better of Brownlie, winning easily 25-7.
Aurora Reed played Scott Brotherton. Brotherton took out the
first six ends but Reed finally found her line and it was end for end but Brotherton had too much of a lead winning 26-13.
Bye – Joyce Cotterill Round two saw Cotterill face Tonks, but Tonks was just too strong a player for Cotterill, taking the first six ends.
Try as she might Cotterill had her work cut out, but Tonks was in control winning 27-10.
Art Frances played Scott Brotherton, and the two players were evenly matched all through the game, each taking only one or two shots every end played.
Eventually Brotherton took the match 25-23.
The final placed Tonks
against Brotherton.
Tonks came out very strong showing Brotherton that despite not playing for a number of years he had not lost any of his skills.
Brotherton was certainly no match for Tonks who took charge of the game winning easily 25-7.
Congratulations to Brad and thanks to all players for participating in the Club Championship.
Don’t forget the fun Family of League Bowls Day in memory of Tommy Herbert on Saturday September 28. Names in by 12.30 $35 includes a barbecue afterwards, school kids play free.
Spare bowls are available to use.
PHOTO:
Fantastic Fourcade
League volunteers honoured
COOMA COLTS CELEBRATE TENEILLE’S EFFORTS
By NATHAN THOMPSON
THE Cooma Colts
Junior Rugby League Club has recognised the contributions of its hard working volunteers and players at the club’s endof-season awards day.
Amongst the on-field and off-field awards handed out, arguably the club’s most prized honour went to Teneille Smith.
Teneille was awarded the Mark Williams Club Person of the Year award for outstanding service for the junior club.
Mark died in April 2022.
Mark is a life member of the Cooma Stallions and one of the club’s most admired volunteers. Mark’s son, Sam, a former Canberra Raider and Cooma product, was on hand to present Teneille with the award.
It’s very much a family affair for the Smiths when it comes to the Colts, with husband Damien coach of the under 12s and their boys Ashton and Chase two of the club’s most promising juniors.
Cooma Colts president, Creedence Bartlett, has praised Teneille’s passion for the club, declaring rugby in the region wouldn’t be in such a strong position if not for her efforts.
“Teneille is our treasurer and does so mch for the club. She does a lot of work that’s not seen, and well beyond her role as treasurer,” Bartlett said.
“She is selfless and
does most of the work on her own. Teneille is not one for praise and chasing recognition but receiving the Mark Williams Club Person of the Year is a fitting acknowledgement.
“Mark was a loved member of our club. Willy had a big influence on us all, the WIlliams name is very well respected in our community. To receive the award is a real honour.”
The presentation event allowed the club to thank all its players, parents and volunteers. Bartlett said the club has enjoyed one of its best seasons with 250 players on the books.
“We have enjoyed another great year for the club. Our numbers have blown out again, we have 250 players,” Bartlett said.
“It’s been an awesome season. The Colts are just getting bigger and bigger.
“Our committee is terrific, everyone contributes a lot. The hard work by Teneille, Gabby Merrigan and Tobi Varcoe has our club in a very strong position.”
A special part of the club this season was the Troy Coffey Foundation which helped the Colts players participate this season. The foundation covered registration costs for players through the generosity of Troy’s parents, Pam and life member Mike.
VOLUNTEER: Teneille Smith has won the Cooma Colts Mark Williams Club Person of the Year award at the Colts end of season presentation. Teneille receives the award for her hard work as treasurer and the many selfless tasks she performs for the club. PHOTO: Cooma Colts
Jindabyne volunteer recognised
By TRISTA HEATH
JINDABYNE’S Leslie Ludwig has received the Southern Inland Senior Volunteer of the Year at the NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards.
The awards are hosted by The Centre for Volunteering, whose mission is to promote and support volunteering across NSW.
Ms Ludwig has been a leading volunteer administrator and coaching coordinator for snow sports across Australia’s alpine region for more than 40-years.
Her tireless volunteer work at NSW Snowsports, Snowsports ACT and Snow Australia has helped support countless events, athletes, and local snow sports infrastructure.
Clubs NSW CEO Rebecca Riant said the awards are a tribute to the vital contributions made by volunteers across the state.
“Volunteers are the backbone of the NSW club industry, and their efforts are crucial in uplifting local communities,” Ms Riant said.
“We’re delighted to have a special Club Volunteer of the Year Award category, and I can’t wait to see who takes home that honour.”
Ms Ludwig’s volunteering work has brought significant benefits for snowsports in NSW, particularly cross-country skiing.
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Senior
Count progresses as voters await result
By NATHAN THOMPSON
COUNTING is continuing in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council elections with postal votes still coming in and preferences to be distributed.
The NSW Electoral Commission said an official result will not be declared until the first week of October once the completion of the initial count, check count and distribution of
preferences takes place.
The initial count has been finalised and the check count (first preference votes by group and candidate at each venue/type of vote) is almost finished with just Cooma pre-poll remaining at the time this masthead went to print on Monday.
Labor still leads the count with incumbent deputy mayor Tanya Higgins atop of its group.
Labor has 1,655 first preference votes, 18.46 percent of the formal first preference votes.
Incumbent mayor Chris Hanna, atop of Group C, sits in second spot with 1,435 votes, a 16 percent share of the formal votes.
Candidates above the 748 quota include Luke Williamson of Group A, Chris Hanna Group C, Tanya Higgins Group E, Reuben Rose Group F, and Bob Stewart Group H.
Still leading the ungrouped candidates is Narelle Davis with 308 votes, ahead of Lynley
Miners 291 and Craig Mitchell 219.
The informal/ other vote count still sits quite high at 24 percent.
Acting NSW Electoral Commissioner, Dr Matthew Phillips, said in the initial count process several types of votes are allocated to the informal/other category in the NSW Electoral Commission’s virtual tally room.
“The informal/other’ category does not just include informal votes. It also includes other types of votes that
undergo further sorting and counting,” Dr Phillips said.
“For example, some candidates’ formal, below the line votes are included in the informal/other category votes figure category. In the Virtual tally room these candidates are marked with an asterix.”
“During the Check count, these votes will be reviewed and, if formal, moved out of the informal/other group and included in the formal count numbers.”
An official result is expected before October 3.
AWARDED: Southern Inland
Volunteer of the Year recipient, Leslie Ludwig, and Member for Eden-Monaro, Kristy McBain.
PHOTO: Kristy McBain’s office
Explore our scenic vistas on your mountain bike
JINDABYNE TRAILS ARE READY FOR RIDERS
By TRISTA HEATH
AS THE snow melts and the days grow longer, mountain bikers in Jindabyne eagerly await the arrival of spring-like conditions and the mountain biking season.
This vibrant season offers a unique and exhilarating experience for those who love to explore the great outdoors on two wheels.
Spring in Jindabyne offers near-perfect riding conditions for mountain bikers.
The temperatures are mild, with just the right balance of warmth and coolness, and the trails are typically less crowded than during the peak summer months.
The ground is firm yet forgiving, providing excellent traction and control for your bike.
Jindabyne Trail Stewardship secretary, Stephen Cornish, said many of the trails are fine to ride year-round, with others being okay if you ride them when they’re still frozen or firm.
“Given the warm end to winter the network is in good shape and fine for all trail users to access,” Mr Cornish said.
“We have trail condition signage at many trails access points that can guide people if they’re unsure on whether to use the trails or not.”
Getting ready to begin their monthly trail maintenance days, the group works on the trails completing tasks including
FUNDING:
brush cutting and trimming overgrowth, clearing drains, repairing track surface damage, improving surfaces with gravel, rock or other materials where required, and the occasional minor realignments.
Mr Cornish said without regular maintenance, and in particular maintenance of the track drainage features, many tracks with any inclination would eventually become at best, concaved and set below the surrounding land, or at worst, deep erosion channels.
“Regular maintenance also helps to ensure that the track’s intended difficulty rating is retained - over time a track often develops more technical
challenges, these can be fun for more skilled riders but can pose a challenge for beginner riders,”
Mr Cornish said.
“We need to consider the intent of the track when we are maintaining them and either reduce the difficulty where required in line with the original intent, guided by IMBA and AusCycling standards, or ensure there is an easier way around the challenges.”
Jindabyne boasts an impressive network of mountain bike trails, catering to riders of all skill levels.
From technical singletrack to flowing cross-country routes, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a beginner, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to challenge yourself and explore new terrain.
Mr Cornish said he encourages the whole community to go out on the trails and have some fun.
“We maintain the network with all users in mind, walkers, runners and bikers, so everyone should feel comfortable to go and experience our trail network,”
Mr Cornish said.
“And when you’re out there, in addition to keeping an eye out for the snakes, pause occasionally and take in the view - there’s not a lot of trail networks with views like we have here.”
The Jindabyne Trail
Stewardship was also the recent recipients of some funding from the Mt Perisher Double Chair Auction held at the beginning of the snow season.
The stewardship will use the funding to purchase a new mower for trail vegetation maintenance and some contracted trail work.
With so many trails and destinations to discover, spring mountain bike riding in Jindabyne offers endless opportunities for exploration.
Whether you’re seeking new challenges, scenic vistas, or simply the joy of the ride, there’s always something new to experience.
The Jindabyne Trail Stewardship and Jindabyne Cycling Club joined a host of local community groups to receive a portion of funding from Perishers Chairlift auction PHOTO: Supplied
