The Monaro Post, December 27, 2023

The Independent Newspaper of the Snowy Monaro Region Wednesday December 27, 2023

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Chippy’s career celebrated FOR 50-years, Graeme ‘Chippy’ Boller has been one of the district’s most respected and recognised stock and station agents.

Chippy’s passion for seeing local farmers succeed and his commitment to ensuring the Monaro continued holding sheep and cattle sales, has endeared the stock and station agent to his loyal clients and farmers alike across country NSW. Earlier this month, Chippy cried say sale-o, sale-o for the final time at the Cooma Saleyards. Through drought, fires, and floods, Chippy has been a long-time supporter of Monaro farmers.

While he might no longer be operating as a livestock agent, he will continue working on his real estate business, Boller & Co. In 1973, a young man, Chippy walked into Pitt Son & Montague Stock & Station Agents to begin his career that has spanned five decades.

Pitt Son & Montague Principal, Frank Montague, not only taught Chippy the business of being a stock and station agent, he also remained a friend and mentor throughout his life.

Sleep-ins and nice smelling clothes were soon replaced by cold, early mornings drafting lambs and sheep or travelling around the Monaro visiting local farming families.

Chippy has seen all the good and the heart ache that comes with the stock industry.

He has seen the droughts and flooding rains, the high prices and the putting down of stock due to no feed. The stock and station industry has seen many changes over the years and Chippy has drawn on resilience to adapt to changes and embrace new ways, even with ever evolving technology.

The Cooma Associated Agents was formed in 1960 and Chippy has been a strong supporter of livestock sales in Cooma for the past 50 years.

Pitt Sons were taken over

by Elders in 1982 along with A.M.L & F and the three Cooma agencies became one, trading as Elders Pastoral.

With Elders, Chippy worked as a stockman, and later in 1988 he joined John Mooney & Co. to continue his career.

RETIREMENT Graeme ‘Chippy’ Boller has finished his career as a stock and station agent, drawing to a close 50-years in the industry. Chippy is pictured at his final cattle sale at the Cooma Saleyards.

PHOTO: Nathan Thompson

Sale-o, sale-o for the final time at saleyards In 1990, Chippy commenced his own private agency, trading as Boller & Company.

Starting from scratch the business developed into a dynamic, well-established

As a local, Chippy has an intimate knowledge of the district’s needs. He keeps a keen eye on the rural scene and offers a great deal of experience and expertise to all those he deals with. He is

stock and station, real estate business offering clients a full range of services on the Monaro, including livestock sales, real estate sales and property management over the past 33 years.

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Childcare centre needs your help

By TRISTA HEATH SNOWY Mountains Care and Early Learning Centre (SMCELC) located on Bent Street, Jindabyne has been an important part of the township for more than 30 years.

A trusted centre looking after the children of local families has recently learnt the intentions of the NSW Government to relocate the centre as part of the new Snowy Mountains Special Activation Precinct (SAP) plans.

Section 2.1 of the Snowy Mountains SAP – Discussion Paper states the childcare centre and Jindabyne Central School are complementary uses which benefit from the sharing of facilities and open space.

The redevelopment of the Jindabyne Central School site will inhibit the ability to share these facilities, encouraging the relocation of the childcare centre.

SMCELC have leased the premises off Snowy Monaro Regional Council for three decades and the relocation of the centre could result in its permanent closure due to lack of land availability and finding a fit-for-purpose location.

SMCELC Director Moira McAspurn said the staff have not been consulted on this matter and urgently need the support of the community to keep their centre alive.

“Please support our beautiful, not for profit, community centre, a charitable organisation, by making a submission to ask what this means for our future viability. We would love your support.” Ms McAspurn said.

View the Snowy Mountains SAP plans via the NSW Government website and make a submission by February 7, 2024.

“Your support is appreciated, and we thank you in advance. The more the community get behind this, we can only hope for a more positive outcome.”

Ms McAspurn said.

HOLIDAYS Thredbo has an action-packed events calendar these holidays.

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By TRISTA HEATH THREDBO’S summer events line-up is non-stop throughout December and January with live music and entertainment, festive events, free school holiday activities and more.

Kids are about to take over the mountain these school holidays.

With MTB School Holiday Camps,

treasure hunts, arts and crafts, alpine bobsled, Mission Inflatable, rock-climbing, circus workshops, movie nights, sports sessions, face painting and lots more, there is something for all ages at Thredbo’s Kids Summer Adventure Festival.

Come celebrate New Years Eve with a degustation dinner by Executive Chef Paul Starley who has been working his

magic in the kitchen to put together a five course degustation event for you to enjoy at Cascades Restaurant.

Sit back, relax, take in the sweeping views of the mountains and indulge in a three hour bottomless beverage package.

Following dinner, dust off those dancing shoes for some late night entertainment in the Alpine Bar. The fun doesn’t end there, check out the full events calendar with night time guided hikes, MTB school holiday camps, yoga, experience drives and more through the holiday period, visit www.thredbo.com.au/events

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Stella’s kindness remembered

Bright lights shine in Berridale

By TRISTA HEATH BERRIDALE Lions Club voted on their favourite Christmas lights display in Berridale on Tuesday December 19 with three lucky winners taking home a cash prize.

First place went to Peter and Sally Olijingk on Bolton Street with an impressive display that captured the Christmas spirit that the Berridale Lions Club were looking for.

First place prize was $300.

Second place went to Michael Davis on Mary Street with a light display unlike any other featuring Santa on a jet ski and a full garden display that was well deserved prize for his efforts.

Second place prize was $200.

Third place went to Amy Wiggins on Kippara Drive with a cheerful scattering of lights and displays that really left an impression on spectators.

Berridale Lions Club member Iain Schofield said it was a difficult decision to pick the best light displays this year.

“Residents in Berridale really got onboard the Christmas light display competition this year and the judges had a hard time deciding between all the great displays,” Mr Schofield said.

All Berridale Lions Club members were judges for the competition which is in its second year running.

Mr Schofield thanked Berridale residents who participated in this year’s competition.

“Residents really got behind their displays this year and showed their Christmas spirit,” Mr Schofield said.

“We look forward to next years competition and more residents joining in on the fun.”

Mr Schofield is encouraging locals and visitors to the region, to take in the impressive light displays on offer in Berridale.

By SOUTHERN NSW THROUGH her volunteer work with Cooma’s Pink Ladies, she was a regular feature of the wards for decades, making cups of teas, and befriending both patients and staff.

When Stella passed away in 2018, her nephew Brian Seears wanted to continue her connection to the hospital through a financial donation. Stella lived with a disability. Brian said Stella had told him ‘the nursing

home and hospital were the only people who ever really cared for her’.

Stella’s estate was divided between Cooma Hospital and Snowy Monaro Regional Council’s Yallambee Lodge, a residential aged care home.

The bequest has allowd the hospital to purchase 14 new beds for the wards. The beds continue to make patients’ lives a little bit easier. The beds have advanced features such as an in-built scale and alarm. Both assist patients and staff.

LIGHTS: The Berridale Christmas light display competition attracted many nominations and generated plenty of interest in town. PHOTO: Berridale Lions Club.

HELPING OTHERS: Ward Clerk Kerri Robinson, Stella’s nephew Brian Seears, Registered Nurse Brooke Matthews, Deputy Director of Nursing and Midwifery Jo Caldwell, Acting Nurse Unit Manager Kylie Chenery, and Director of Nursing and Midwifery Michelle Esler came together to celebrate Stella’s contribution.

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Pictured bottom right: Cecil St, Berridale got behind the Christmas spirit with their display lighting up the streets. PHOTO: Berridale Lions Club.

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Mountain bike ideas progress Could Bombala be the next mountain bike capital?

By KAREN FORMAN THREDBO, Mt Stromlo, Mt Buller, and Tathra.

Think mountain bike destinations around Australia, and they are the names that pop up. Not Bombala, yet, but keen local businessman and bike rider John Nevin doesn’t see why the town could not be added to the list.

Mr Nevin, who owns Bombala Cycles (the motorbike type, not the cycling type – yet) and Chainsaws, has a pipedream to get some official mountain bike trails built around the lookout and help grow its potential as a tourist destination.

“Imagine if people could add a visit to Bombala to ride while they were say, spending a week doing a circuit involving the trails at Tathra, Eden, Narooma, Cooma, Jindabyne and Thredbo,” he said.

“We have a great area around our existing lookout which would be fantastic for some proper shared trails and provide some great gravity riding.

“If you combine that with the Bombala rail trail, which we’ve just received a $1 million grant to start building the first 3.5km and hub from Bombala, we could become a great biking destination for all ages and levels of riders.”

Mr Nevin, who rides mountain bikes, road bikes and gravel and has pedalled afar as Tathra, Thredbo, Stromlo in the ACT, Mudgee and Bathurst, believes mountain biking could be a great addition to Bombala’s offering as a tourist destination.

“When you consider especially how mountain biking has completely transformed towns like Derby in Tasmania, which was very quiet after losing its industry, there is no reason we cannot do that here,” he said.

Ideally, the development of mountain bike trails around the existing lookout at Endeavour Reserve, could be combined with Bombala Lions Club plans to redevelop the lookout.

Club member John

Adamson said the club had lodged a grant application last year without success but would be having another go next year.

“Our aim is to update the existing lookout and link it with mountain bike trails that a committee is being set up to get happening,” Mr Adamson said.

“We are asking for $200,000 to build a new lookout viewing platform, put in a picnic area, that sort of thing. We have amazing views to the Snowies, the wind farm, through Delegate Hill into Victoria, a view right around but it needs updating.

“We would promote the bike trails if they came to fruition.”

Mr Nevin said he had spoken to Snowy Monaro Regional Council about the possibilities of building high quality mountain bike travels around the lookout and had been advised to pull together a committee to start the process.

“Anyone who is interested in getting involved should contact me,” he said.

TOURISM BOOST: COMPLETE: Monaro Rail Trail’s David Byrne, the Boco Rock Community Development Fund’s Alicia Carraro and Frances Lomas, Bombala Precinct Trail project member, John Neven and MRT’s Frank Bakker at thre upgraded path at the bottom Bombala River Track footbridge. Cycling and MTB are becoming popular attractions in Bombala.

“If we get MTB tracks, we will get people to stay longer. I think Bombala is the next great thing to happen in mountain biking.

“People who usually go to Thredbo, Cooma, Eden and Narooma could just add a visit to Bombala into their schedule….it could be a real little hub of mountain bike tracks. A group of riders could make a week’s holiday out of it.”

He said he believed around 20km of tracks could

be built in the area and that there was potential for some gravity riding off the lookout.

“Ironically we already had the signage for bikes to go to the lookout,” he said.

“We just don’t have the tracks yet. Currently people can ride to the top of the lookout, on the bitumen car road, towards the tip, or up a dirt track which is a bit of a pull, the dirt road going up is steep for 150 metres.

“There are currently some

unofficial tracks around that kids have built but we would like to see official single track built, so people can walk or ride up there.

“It would also be great to see some toilets up the top, a picnic table. We get a lot of tourists going up there.

“We’ve got walking track around the river, so we could even extend that and go to the foot of the weir, cross country style and link it all together.”

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Delegate prepares for January visitor influx

By KAREN FORMAN THE small NSW/Victorian border town of Delegate may only have just more than 350 permanent residents, but it has so much going on during the January school holidays that the locals are expecting hundreds more (if not thousands) to stop and visit.

Local advocate and business owner Karen Cash believes Delegate is a fabulous region for tourists to stop, whether they are on day trips from the coast or the mountains or passing through en route a longer holiday in Victoria or NSW. “Normally quite a few people come through midJanuary, and we are ready to show them what a beautiful place we have here, and how much we have for them to do,” Ms Cash said.

“Whether they want to swim with platypus, hike, buy local produce or art, take photos, check out our history or go four-wheel driving, we can offer it.”

Located on the banks of the Delegate River, a tributary of the Snowy River in NSW just a few kilometres from the Victorian border, Delegate is 523 km south Sydney, nestled among some of the State’s best grazing land and surrounded by the Errinundra and Kosciusko National Parks.

January activities include Thursdays at the Old Post Office where Creating with Nature sessions will be held between 11am and 2pm weaving, basket weaving.

“We have the Out and About for January on the last weekend of the month where people can do a guided walk of Craigie with local Penny Judge who has a vast knowledge of the local area,” Ms Cash said.

“Every Saturday will be Devonshire Teas at Old Delegate Post Office shop… and we are keen to hear from stallholders and buskers, etc who might like to come and add some atmosphere.

“Also, on that weekend

we will have glass slumping at the Delegate Arts Centre and you can get more information from Delegate Progress Association on 645883888.

“There is also the Monaro Country Lavender Cooper anniversary dinner and workshops happening nearby in Bombala on January 23-24.”

Even without the special events planned during January, the area has plenty of things to see and do.

Offering a caravan park, a hotel and private accommodation for those who want to spend a night or two, Delegate is home to the Early Settlers Hut, believed to be the first European dwelling on the Monaro.

The Delegate School of Arts houses the proud history of involvement in the various wars and the cemetery has a plaque marking the site of the first Christian worship on the Monaro.

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Like many small towns, Delegate has a scenic drive, which is signposted in Hayden St, and takes in the historic village of Bendoc, once a busy gold mining town.

Visitors can see the Delegate River Tunnel which diverted water from the original river to allow for gold fossicking and then drive into the forests of the South Eastern Plateau and detour to the Errinundra Boardwalk in the most southern rainforest in mainland Australia.

Next stop are the small settlements of Bonang and the Delegate River before ending back up in Delegate.

McKillops Bridge spanning the mighty Snowy River is also a lovely scenic

drive, while Delegate Hill provides a view of the surrounding countryside.

Local produce and coffee can be purchased from Ms Cash at the Old Post Office and she’s particularly excited about new stock including a locally made mint sauce and some good black garlic salt, ordinary garlic salt, lavender furniture polish and body soaps.

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Calls for Cooma Creek improvements Creek an ‘eyesore’ as dumped trolleys pollute local waterway

By NATHAN THOMPSON THROUGH decades of volunteering with multiple not-for-profit organisations, championing local causes and serving two terms as a councillor, Cooma’s Rogan Corbett has a love and passion for his community like few others.

This passion for seeing Cooma thrive is driving Mr Corbett’s calls for the Cooma Creek to be cleaned-up as the town prepares to welcome thousands of tourists across a busy holiday period.

Mr Corbett said the creek is an ‘eyesore’ and uninviting for locals and visitors walking along the shared path adjacent to the creek.

“The Cooma Creek needs urgent work, it has become a real eyesore and isn’t a positive reflection on what a great town we have,” Mr Corbett said.

“I walk along the creek pathway every day and you always see trolleys dumped in the water. We need to do better to present our town in a more positive light.

Mr Corbett is calling on the town’s supermarket chains to implement improved meausres to prevent shoppers removing trolleys from the retail areas.

“Aldi has a good setup with their trolleys needing a coin to operate. We need the other two (Woolworths and Coles) to look at ways of keeping their trolleys within their shops and carparks,” Mr Corbett said.

“It’s a terrible look for our town with trolleys in the creek. The creek already looks terrible with how overgrown it is and the trolleys make it even more unpleasant.”

Snowy Monaro Regional Council rangers have the ability to fine trolley operators if they don’t arrange the removal of their trolleys.

A Council spokesperson said no fines have been issued and the companies are responsive when requested to remove their trolleys.

“Council rangers patrol Cooma on a regular schedule, and work with

the responsible retailer to organise the prompt retrieval of dumped trolley,” a Council spokesperson said.

“Our team monitor known trolley dumping hotspots to ensure that retailers can organise removal as quickly as possible.

“The businesses that own these dumped trolleys are very responsive to our requests and reports, and organise removal from the creek and other public areas as soon as can be arranged.

“No fines have been issued recently, as local retailers remove dumped trolleys promptly when reported to them.

“The use of refundable coin-deposit trolleys is being investigated by some retailers, as a potential means to help combat this problem.”

Mr Corbett, a former deputy mayor of CoomaMonaro Shire Council, is also calling on the current Council to replace the pedestrian bridge next to the Cooma skatepark.

The bridge was washed

away in October 2022 and is yet to be replaced.

The footbridge provides an accessible path between Commissioner Street and Sharp Street, and is used by hundreds of residents each day.

Without the footbridge, users of the path are forced to navigate the creek bank and the potentially dangerous Commissioner Street crossing if they wish to complete the entire shared pathway.

Council said it plans to commence work to replace the bridge in early 2024.

“Replacement of the pedestrian bridge over the causeway on Cooma’s Commissioner Street is scheduled for early 2024, with grant funding secured, design work complete, and a project manager appointed,” the Council spokesperson said.

“Pedestrians and cyclists are reminded that using the Commissioner Street road causeway is extremely dangerous.

“Those on bike and on foot

CREEK CLEAN-UP: Rogan Corbett, a Cooma resident and active community member, is calling for the Cooma Creek to be cleaned-up, starting with the removal of dumped shopping trolleys. PHOTO: Nathan Thompson are urged to take an alternate route.

“Sharp Street runs parallel to Commissioner Street, and is recommended for pedestrians and cyclists.

“To detour around the Commissioner Street crossing and re-join the Cooma Creek Walk, use Bombala Street and Massie Street.”

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McBain confirms support for medical centre

Government commits to ‘rebuild’ general practice: McBain

By KAREN FORMAN MEMBER for Eden-Monaro, Kristy McBain has committed to working with the Snowy Mountains Medical Centre to identify options to keep it operational in the immediate and long-term and flagged she hoped to be able to add further comment soon.

Ms McBain told The Monaro Media Group she was aware the current situation – which has resulted in the centre’s owners announcing a May 1 closure date due to their inability to find two general practitioners to keep it afloat – was unsustainable.

‘Doctors are working extremely long hours and struggling to meet the demand,” Ms McBain said.

“The Snowy Mountains Medical Centre is a trusted and highly valued service in the Jindabyne region, which is why I’m committed

to working with them, state member Steve Whan, and the community to identify options for the immediate and long-term.

“It’s important all Australians have access to quality health care, no matter where they live – which is why the Albanese Government is rebuilding general practice.”

SMMC part owner Dr Steve Breathour has confirmed that a member of Kirsty McBain’s team had called for a chat last week.

Meanwhile, a community social media campaign to save the centre, has resulted in two property owners offering permanent rental opportunities for GPs and their families.

Nicholas Kopievsky said he had been able to find an owner willing to offer his property for permanent rental and also had a neighbour who had offered a newly built studio

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apartment on their property, for use by GPs if they could be employed.

Like a number of other community members, Mr Kopievsky said he had also asked his network of friends around the country if they knew of a GP who might be willing to relocate to the Snowy Mountains to work at the centre. Others have written to the Australian Medical Association and MPs calling for intervention.

SMMC owners Dr Brethour and Dr Michael Williamson, along with GP Dr Brenton Systermans, have spoken out about the GP shortage and provided a number of possible reasons why they have had no response to advertisements for jobs for two GPS despite a year of advertising.

They have said they cannot afford to remain open past May 1 unless two new GPs

are employed. A nation-wide shortage of GPs, especially willing to relocate to regional areas, along with accommodation issues, the high cost of living in a ski town and others, were cited as possible reasons for the crisis.

Ms McBain said the Federal Government was committed to rebuilding general practice.

“We are wiping HECS debt for doctors and nurses that live and work in regional areas, tripling the bulk billing incentive, and urgently looking at how we can better distribute doctors and other health workers around the country through the Working Better for Medicare Review,” she said.

“Health workers are also eligible for incentive packages of up to $20,000, when taking up new roles with NSW Health in regional and rural locations.”

Ms McBain said a doctor

LACKING: Snowy Mountains Medical Centre, set to close in May due to lack of doctors. or nurse practitioner would have their entire HELP debt wiped if they lived and work in Jindabyne for a time period equal to the whole length of their course.

“From November 1 2023, the incentive that general practitioners receive when bulk billing children under 16, pensioners and other Commonwealth concession cardholders was tripled for the most common GP consults,” she said.

“The May Budget also included a $1.5 billion

indexation boost to Medicare payments, with the increase taking effect on November 1 2023. The indexation boost and tripling of the bulk billing incentive provides a significant increase to the Medicare payments that GPs get to bulk bill eligible patients.

“In Jindabyne, a doctor will get 50 per cent more for a standard bulk billed consultation of under 20 minutes, bringing the Medicare payment for eligible patients to $76.85.”

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Marine Rescue delivers life-saving advice Boaters on alpine lakes urged to wear lifejackets MARINE Rescue NSW is urging those planning to hit Lake Jindabyne and Lake Eucumbene this holiday season to boat or paddle like their life depends on it.

Capsized vessels can lead to life-threatening emergencies and Marine Rescue NSW Inspector Glenn Sullivan said boaters and paddlers should always wear a lifejacket and remember some key actions if they find themselves in the water.

“Stay with the vessel and make sure you grab a hold of anything floating and try and collect that,” Inspector Sullivan said.

“Try and raise the alarm with either your flares or your mobile phone if it is in a waterproof cover.

“The inland waters do have colder water movement and hypothermia can kick in even in the summer months.”

Boaters and paddlers are encouraged to log on with Marine Rescue NSW via the free Marine Rescue app every time they head out on the water with paddlers more vulnerable to minor changes in conditions.

“Paddlers have the ability to Log On with Marine Rescue NSW because they too like any other vessel on the water can find themselves in trouble,” Inspector Sullivan.

Inspector Sullivan said logging on with Marine Rescue NSW saves vital time during an emergency.

Inspector Sullivan is also

SAFETY: Marine Rescue Alpine Lakes is urging community boates to wear lifejackets. PHOTO: Marine Rescue. reminding boaters to assess conditions and prepare thoroughly before hitting the water this holiday season.

“Check all your safety equipment, make sure it is in good

working order and always wear a lifejacket,” Inspector Sullivan said.

Volunteers from the Marine Rescue Alpine Lakes unit provide assistance on both Lake Jindabyne and Lake Eucumbene.

Marine Rescue NSW is a volunteer based not-for-profit professional organisation dedicated to keeping boaters safe on the water and supporting local communities.

Do you love country music?

Especially our own Aussie singers.

Many of 2MNO’s presenters play country music.

Thursdays are a particular country music day from 10am through to 4pm, non-stop.

But that’s not all.

Look up 2mno.org.au/programs for more country music programs.

You’ll be surprised and delighted.

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Ready, set, apply COMMUNITY organisations throughout the region will soon have the opportunity to apply for financial support when Snowy Monaro Regional Council’s donation and sponsorship program opens in February.

The application period opens on February 1, two months earlier than normal, with Council encouraging not-for-profit groups to apply.

Council said the program will continue to support volunteer efforts across the region.

“This program provides much-needed funding for local organisations and projects, supporting many smaller-scale local efforts that are often ineligible for other grant funding opportunities,” a Council spokesperson said.

Application documents are now available on Council’s website.

Council service and facility requests are open, and application support service has commenced.

The final opportunity to obtain a Council quote or application support is Thursday February 29, with applications closing on Friday March 15.

Applications requesting a waiver of fees or charges associated with a Council facility or service must contact the relevant Council department to obtain a quote.

These requests will receive a response within 10 business days.

Council’s last round of donations and sponsorships supported organisations across the region, including the Nimmitabel Advancement Group who is able to continue running their popular bingo gatherings.

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Celebrate all things lavender Co-op marks 30th anniversary with workshops, events and more Sponsored content LAVENDER growers – and people interested in growing /distilling or even tasting lavender - have been to invited to be part of the nation’s oldest lavender cooperative’s 30th anniversary celebrations in January.

But, if learning how to market your existing farm, set up a new one, distil or cook with lavender, or merely taste lavender in delicious food at a social dinner takes your fancy, you need to get in fast.

Organiser, Karen Cash, is expecting high demand for the grower and public events that will be held over two days on January 23-24 to mark the anniversary of Monaro Country Lavender Co-op.

“We are keen to get as many people as possible to come along to the various events that form our two-day celebration,” she said.

“But numbers will be limited and we need to know who is coming for catering purposes, so it is important

that interested people get in touch, book and pay, well ahead.”

Mrs Cash is excited at the prospect of introducing new people to lavender growing, saying that lavender was a great way for farmers to diversify in the short to medium term, without huge initial outlay.

“The great thing about lavender is that you can have produce in the second year,” she said. “Lavender has so many uses, but there is also the idea of it taking you into the tourism and wellness and health industries, or even the destination wedding industry, because lavender fields are so beautiful.

Known for its distinct purpose flowers and strong perfume, lavender has 47 known species and is related to the mint family.

It is native to the Old World and is found in Cape Verde and the Canary Islands, and from Europe across to northern and eastern Africa, the Mediterranean, southwest Asia to India.

Its ornamental plants

are used in gardens and landscaping and as culinary herbs, and also commercially for the extraction of essential oils.[3] Lavender is used in traditional medicine and as an ingredient in cosmetics.

Mrs Cash said lavender growing had become more popular during the past 30 years as the Snowy Monaro region was ideally suited to it.

“Lavender likes our climate and our altitude,” she said.

With the theme, `So you want to grow lavender’, the celebration in January will mark the coming together of lavender growers from throughout the region three decades ago to market and network all things lavender.

The celebrations, to be held at Railway Park Bombala, will involve two days of comprehensive lavender workshops which will be run by Mrs Cash and fellow co-op member Jan Illingworth.

“We have been running them for 16 years or so. Jan

handles the identification and technical aspects of lavender growing, while I looked after marketing and business management.”

“The workshops will be of interest to growers and prospective growers and we think members of the general public might enjoy a farm visit, the lavender dinner and even the workshop on the distilling process.

“Lavender can be used for cooking, craft products, as mists, shampoos, hand washes, cosmetic, essential oils, spins off like lavender infused honey. Cooking with lavender goes well with chocolate, cakes and scones, but important to know which varieties to choose for what purpose and that’s where the workshop can be helpful. Some of the newer varieties are fantastic for cut bunches.

“It’s quite an exciting time in the lavender industry.

People are exploring new ways of utilising the products. I think that’s really excellent.”

CELEBRATIONS: The Monaro Country Lavender Co-op is celebrating 30-years of growing and promoting lavender products in the region.

The Tuesday event will feature everything growers need to know about growing, using and marketing lavender, followed by an afternoon farm visit and a celebratory anniversary dinner.

Wednesday January 24 will involve a practical workshop

of oil distillation, harvesting, pruning and propagation.

For package details and applications, contact Karen via email cash@snowy.net.au or 0407404625 or Jan Illingworth via email johnillingsworth@ bigpond.com or call 0478 609 584.

Charlie dances to top HSC results MONARO High School Year 12 student Charlie Paul has danced his way to the top of the school’s Higher School Certificate (HSC) results with impressive scores in his dance subject.

Charlie registered a 97 percent for his HSC dance course.

This fantastic result comes off the back of Charlie’s dance core composition piece successfully chosen for callback.

His dancer Eva Burke will perform in two shows at the Seymour Centre.

Also achieving at a very high level in dance was Anouk Litchfield who received a Band 5 result.

Other Band 5s went to: Rhys Cleverley (entertainment industry/live production and technical services) and visual arts, Nild Mendigorin (biology), Amy Mood (ancient history), Charlie Paul (English advanced), Chloe Perrin (hospitality and visual arts).

In the vocational stream of study, Selene Sheen and Felicity Tame achieved the highest results in construction and primary industries.

This year also saw some strong results in the first cohort of students (80%

SUCCESS: Monaro High School students who achieved a band 4 our higher include Nild Mendigorin, Rhys Cleverley, Dylan Edwards, Louie Mould, Denae Shelton (Year 12 adviser), Chloe Perrin, Felicity Tame, and Selene Sheen.

PHOTO: Monaro High School. in Band 4 or above) in the live production and technical services course which prepares students for working in the entertainment industry with sound, lighting, front of house and more as part of their learning competencies.

The variety of learning pathways Monaro High School offers has assisted this cohort to successfully transition into their post-school pathway.

95 percent of students have already confirmed university, apprenticeships or traineeships or full-time employment.

DANCERS: Anouk Litchfield and Charlie Paul at the Seymour Centre where Charlie’s composition will be featured in the HSC callback performance.

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Cooma Probus hears of Proposed user fees Western Front visit

By JACK GARSIDE, COOMA MEN’S PROBUS THE most recent presentation delivered to the Cooma Men’s Probus Club came from member Simon Allen and his wife Glenyss (Ladies Probus member).

The Allens discussed their recent visit to the Western Front in France.

They brought back family history images to many members of Cooma Men’s Probus.

Cobbers memorial As the fighting at Fromelles finished on July 20, 1916, there were many wounded lying in no man’s land.

For three days and nights, Australian soldiers went back to fetch their fallen comrades. Sergeant Simon Fraser was prominent among these rescuers. On one of these trips, Fraser heard a voice call out ‘don’t forget me, cobber’.

Fraser went back again to rescue this man and one other. The memorial is a bit misleading. The rescuer did not pick up the wounded man and carry him back.

The main fighting had stopped, but there was no ceasefire.

The rescuer had to crawl through the mud taking a stretcher with him; roll the wounded man onto the stretcher, and then crawl back again dragging the laden stretcher.

Simon provided a very succinct context of how WW1 commenced. It is well known the trigger for WW1 was the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand of Austria. What is less well known is: who was he,

REMEMBERING: Simon and Glenys Allen visit Fromelles in France as part of their trip to learn more about the Western Front. The Allens spoke with Cooma Men’s Probus about their trip. PHOTO: Simon Allen. why was he assassinated and why did his assassination lead to a worldwide conflict?

Related questions are why and where was Australia involved.

Archduke Ferdinand was heir presumptive to the Austro-Hungarian throne.

Reasons for his assassination The expansionist policy of the Austro-Hungarian Empire in the Balkans conflicted with the rise of militant South Slav nationalism.

On June 28, 1914, a Bosnian Serb, Gavrilo Princip, shot Ferdinand and his wife. Hostilities started a month later, when

Austria-Hungary decided that the Serbs should be put in their place.

The reason for the spread of what should have been just a storm in a teacup was the existence of numerous international alliances.

Germany, having won the Franco-Prussian war of 1870-71, in which it took Alsace and Lorraine, was concerned that France would want revenge. To discourage the French, Germany allied with Austria-Hungary.

To preserve its eastern border, Germany allied with Russia.

Russia being Slav, supported the Slavic nations in the Balkans, who were resisting AustroHungarian pressure. Russia

also wanted its navy to have access through the Bosphorus and Dardanelles to the Mediterranean Sea. Austria-Hungary was glad to have Germany as a moderating influence on Russian support of the Slavs, but the opposing Russian and Austrian views on the Slavs, meant that Germany had to choose one or other. Germany chose Austria-Hungary.

France and Germany were long-time rivals, and France had an alliance with Russia.

The Ottomans did not want Russia anywhere near Constantinople, and were happy to join anyone discouraging Russia.

Britain and France had

an “Entente Cordiale”, not a formal alliance, but Britain had committed to guaranteeing the neutrality of Belgium.

At the start of the War, these alliances resolved into Germany, AustriaHungary, the Ottomans and Bulgaria, versus Britain (including the Commonwealth), France and Russia, later joined by Japan, Italy and the USA.” The above is only a small part of Simon’s fascinating presentation.

Probus is fun and friendship in retirement with all welcome. Probus meets10:15am at the Cooma Services Club on the second Tuesday of the month.

SNOWY Monaro Regional Council is encouraging the community to have their say on proposed fees and charges for the new Cooma Regional Sports Centre.

Construction is now complete on the region’s new $15 million indoor sports facility, located next to the Cooma netball courts and Monaro High School.

Council has released the proposed fees and charges for the facility, saying the figures are based on an assessment of access pricing at similar facilities across the country, as well as those charged by other local facilities.

“Input from the community – received during consultation with sporting groups and the wider community earlier in the year – informed what is being proposed,” a Council spokesperson said.

Residents can help shape the future of sport in the Snowy Monaro by providing feedback through the Your Say Snowy Monaro online consultation platform.

Consultation closes 11.59pm Sunday January 28, 2024.

The new centre is managed under a joint agreement with the Department of Education.

This competition-grade facility has three full-size courts ready to host a diverse range of sports, including basketball, netball, futsal, volleyball, pickleball and badminton.

Earlier this month, future users of the facility joined community members and Councillors for their first look inside the completed facility.

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Answers needed over Brumby culling

Horses in moonlight Just like that, the big day has come and gone.

From running around for last minute presents to making sure your uncle didn’t upset anyone at Christmas lunch, and the challenge of playing straight on a tricky backyard cricket pitch - however you spent your Christmas, we hope it was an enjoyable time with family and friends.

We also know Christmas can be a challenging time for people, so, if you’re looking forward to 2024 starting, you’re less than a week away.

Well done to the Cooma Salvation Army who staged a community Christmas lunch in Cooma.

The lunch was well attended and brought together many people, who otherwise might have spent the day on their own.

Cooma Salvation Army Corps Officers Sandra Mortimer and Tony Barford again showed their community spirit to stage the successful lunch, which was supported by Snowy Hydro.

While the Christmas day lunch was a festive occasion, there was a hint of sadness with the event being one of the last in town for Sandra and Tony.

The dynamic duo leave for Katherine next week, where they will no doubt touch many lives in the community, just like they have done in the Snowy Monaro.

There are many community members sad to see Sandra and Tony go, including The Postman.

Council held its final meeting for the year last week with plenty on the agenda. Cr Bob Stewart’s notice of motion, asking Council to support a Greens bill for demerger votes was defeated.

Cr Stewart called on his fellow Councillors to support the Greens bill which proposes legislative changes to the Local Government Act to introduce binding plebiscites on demerging.

Arguments against motion came.from Cr Narelle Davis who spoke of her concerns around the financial implications a demerger would have.

The Snowy Mountains Care and Early Learning Centre is calling on residents to provide feedback on the latest round of the NSW Goverment’s Special Activation Precinct consultation. Documents indicate the centre is being ‘urged’ to relocate.

The centre says it has not been consulted on any moves and they are asking residents to support their hopes of remaing in their current location.

Now they’re cannon fodder, but once they were free.

Considered an intruder, The wild horse Brumbie.

“They’re in areas sensitive, Gettin’ in our bogs.

We’ll slaughter from above, and save our blessed frogs.”

That is what ‘they’ say, the professor and the wise.

Those of university, as nature they defy.

Whiskery, weedy souls, a degree behind their name.

Murdering mares n’ foals, these people with the brains.

I question their motive, and what’s it all about.

This lack of empathy n’ love, as ‘they’ wipe ‘em all’ out!

A stroke of the pen, common sense denied.

The sin of all sins, with government on side.

We’ll take the easy way, just shoot ‘em all dead.

No more, this nonsense “to the fray,” nor horse or homestead.

We got education, we know about the land.

We’ll save the frog and the nation, as we make a stand.

Oh! Yes, we’ll leave our mark, we’ll fix those bloody horses, us and the parks.

We’ll save the water courses, nonsense is diversity.

Tradition it is out, no more love ‘n empathy, or horses in moonlight.

We’ll weaken the strain, we’ll blow them away.

Bullets they will reign, The frog it can stay.

Insanity, keeps coming to mind.

These folk of university, the cruel and the blind.

What of imagination, and what of common sense.

Of wild horse and wind, free of man, free of fence.

What of wild beauty, and let nature sort it out.

Not some university, free of soul, free of heart.

Such a lack of try, and such a bloody end.

Those riders in the sky, now their only friend.

With effort and with courage, there is a better way.

Common sense… the bridge, so frog and horse can stay.

The horse, and it’s miracle, but why should I bother?

Me of motorcycle, and not yet cannon fodder.

It’s just a deeper sense, things are not right.

My life of no fence, and horses in moonlight.

Greg O’Donoghue Bombala

THE so called successful cull of 270 brumbies on November 7 and 8, 2023, in Kosciuszko National Park was not without extreme animal suffering and there are many people that need to be held accountable.

277 horses were pursued by helicopter, 270 were shot, seven escaped without being shot. In the target group, a couple of heavily pregnant mares and two less than a week old foals were targeted and killed along with many yearlings and stallions.

The standard operating procedures (SOPs) have been updated but not yet released to the public as the previous SOP advised not to cull during foaling season which has been done and advised that to humanely shoot an animal is in the head between the eyes if to be done from a moving platform (helicopter) or from the ground.

It’s virtually impossible to do that from a moving platform with a moving object (horse). The new draft SOP justifies shooting a horse in the thorax, legs, lungs and guts whereby each horse suffers immensely.

In the cull, each horse received approximately seven bullets each, had catastrophic damage to major arteries and this was deemed humane by the RSPCA. It clearly wasn’t.

Sixteen percent (43) of horses were checked of the 270 were deemed dead.

If that was humane, we need another explanation for the word. What about the other 227, what state were they in? During all ground shooting that has been done that I know of during the period from February 2022 to November 2023 very few if any have received a humane head shot. All of these horses bled out and died.

In KNP, the numbers of Brumbies are extremely flawed and I believe there are 1000 horses there.

If the two helicopters pursued 277 horses, where are the thousands?

Everyone needs to know the truth. This unnecessary culling is a great way of wasting tax payers money.

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Cooma celebrated ability

By LUKE TREADWELL INTERNATIONAL Day for People with Disability took place in Centennial Park earlier this month with carers, friends, family, and organisations enjoying a day of inclusiveness.

C o m m u n i t y members from all walks of life enjoyed a magician, a jumping castle, magic drum circle, face painting, music by Jay Podger, BBQ, free coffee and doughnuts, multicultural finger food, and of course information stalls to help support residents living with disability.

Operations Manager at Cooma Challenge, Scott Bebbington said the weather was good, the activities were set up and lots of kids were using the jumping castle and other activities.

“Quite a few used the drum circle, face painting was good as an attraction for the kids.

Multicultural food was excellent and made the day

enjoyable, multiple activities really made day enjoyable,” Mr Bebbington said.

“Talking to other organisations helps open doors for more cooperation and networking, which leads to better outcomes within the sector.

“It can be a challenge for people living with disability to lead normal lives so free community days are a brilliant way to foster inclusiveness.”

Mr Bebbington thanked the many community organisations and businesses who joined forces to run the day.

“Snowy Hydro, Coles, Woolworths, SMRC, and the state government provided financial support; the sponsorship is an important part of community days.

The Lions and Men’s Shed turned up and helped which was heart-warming,” he said.

“It was a fantastic opportunity to celebrate ability, days

LOCAL doctors have welcomed the announcement of a new incentive payment for general practitioners with advanced skills which could earn them up to $21,000 a year and encourage more doctors to move to the Snowy Mountains.

Funding for the project was announced in the October 2022 Federal Budget, with the Government promising $74.1 million over four years from 2022 23 to provide a new Workforce Incentive Program (WIP) payment “for GPs and Rural Generalists with advanced skills working in rural and remote communities”.

Applications are now open and payments will commence as soon as January 1, recognising services delivered during 2023, 2024 and 2025.

RACGP President Dr Nicole Higgins has urged GPs to apply for the funding, her sentiments

echoed by former Jindabyne Medical Centre owner, Dr Vicki Mattiazzo, who is deputy RACGP Rural Chair and still works locally at Cooma Hospital as well as FIFO with the Royal Flying Doctor Service.

Dr Higgins said the incentive rewarded GP investment in specialist qualifications and credentialed skills.

“The College is right behind rural GPs and practice teams, who are so important to rural and remote communities right across Australia,” she said.

Dr Mattiazzo said the scheme was exciting, a way forward for existing rural and regional doctors who were already providing a high level of skills and an enticement for GPSs to consider working in regional and remote areas like the Snowy Mountains, which had been struggling to fill vacant positions.

“I think we are working towards a model that is going to

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COMMUNITY: Sandra Crimmins, Ben Wheatley, Mat Balaz and Cathy Hopkins from Cooma Challenge enjoy the Celebrate Ability Festival held earlier this month. PHOTO: Cooma Challenge like this allow us to engage the community on inclusion. We had people coming up asking about what services we provide.”

Community Sector Disaster Capability Project Officer Tracy Crompton, of the Monaro Family Support Service (MFSS), said the day gave the organisation the opportunity to discuss disaster

p r e p a r e d n e s s for people with a disability.

“The day drew a lot of people out to Centennial Park, we were next to the RFS, we had an evacuation box on display,” Ms Crompton said.

“People were able to absorb visually what they would need to consider taking with them in the event of an emergency.

“I was handing out lists for the sorts of documents and items people might need to take with them in a hurry.

“We engaged numerous members of the public in disaster preparedness, and it was excellent having the RFS next to us, people were able to get information from more than one organisation in one place.”

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work,” Dr Mattiazzo said.

“The more rural you are the more incentives you will be able to attract, so this is a step in the right direction.”

Dr Mattiazzo said the scheme recognised hospital-based skills like anaesthetics and obstetrics, but also palliative care, mental health, Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander health and aged care.

“We are hoping the additional incentives will encourage people to work in rural and remote settings. It only applies where don’t have access to non-GP specialists.

General Practice is a speciality is, others are called non-GP specialists. Because we must undergo at least four years of training to become GPS, we now have our own college and own specialisations.

“There are a couple of different funding streams - some doctors who are working in emergency departments will be one stream and those providing other

specialised skills is another but is an accreditation process.

We really encourage doctors who think they might be eligible to apply. The eligibility criteria is on the Australian Government website.

“We want to make GPs feel supported and increase training opportunities, if they see skills they want to develop, there are pathways to get those skills, so people aren’t feeling isolated in rural practice.

Dr Mattiazzo said she had decided to work for the RACGPs because “we are all aware there needs to be structural change to attract more doctors and healthcare workers to rural communities”.

“I have become interested in making some changes, and this is one of the steps. This is a great incentive for GPs working outside of major cities.

“When you are a GP working in a rural or remote community,

you must have a diverse skill set and be ready for anything. No two days are the same and many patients may not have ready access to non-GP specialists without lengthy travel. So, it is welcome news that this payment recognises that GPs working in regional, rural, and remote areas are often required to use additional advanced skills to meet the healthcare needs of the communities they love.

“For any future doctor considering become a GP in a regional, rural, or remote community – I encourage you to give it a try. You will be immensely valued by a tight knit community, and you will have incredible opportunities to boost your skills in such a wide range of areas.

“The College is working hard to support GPs who may want to try rural general practice.

Take it from me, being a rural GP is a rich and rewarding experience, so why not give it a go?”

WELL, Christmas is two days past and no doubt everyone is winding down again, now that you’ve caught your breath, yes?

Well, don’t get too comfortable, because you’ve got the Big Kahuna going down in just four days time and you’ll probably want to be awake for that.

That’s right. New Year’s Eve is hovering on the horizon and we all know what that means; more food, more alcohol, more partying and depending on how enthusiastically you celebrate?

Possibly more regrets when you surface on New Year’s Day, assuming you can even remember what you did the night before.

But not remembering doesn’t necessarily mean you had a great time ,and you can guarantee those with a better recall than you will be only too happy to fill you in on what all your celebrating with gusto has erased from your mind.

Yes, everyone likes to see in the New Year, but wouldn’t it be nice if you could also remember how you did it? Sure it would.

But New Year’s Eve parties are renowned for being over the top, which is why so many people look forward to the big end-of-year bash, I suppose.

A d m i t t e d l y, some tend to keep the whole affair low-key with a small gathering of close friends and/or family, where no one gets off their face, the food is tasty, and everyone has a nice time. The upside of these more moderate affairs is that everyone will remember what a nice time they had and, with no mother of all hangovers awaiting them come morning, they can look forward to that New Year’s Day lunch, which they’ll no doubt be

having with someone somewhere.

That’s got to be a bonus right there.

Having been roped in to the odd OTT party back in the day, I have to admit I prefer the cosier celebrations with close friends and family.

Yes, we do the food and the drinks, but no one feels the desire to wipe themselves out.

Sure beats having to go into hiding until you recover from the embarrassment of being the subject of some hot gossip.

But hey, New Year’s Eve is a big night, however you do it. It’s the time to reflect on how the outgoing year went and what you’d like for the incoming year to deliver. It’s a great time to make plans.

New Year resolutions are still popular too, but if you’re planning to initiate any lifestyle changes, just keep them to yourself.

That way, if you weaken and your resolution falls by the wayside, you won’t have to deal with the sniggerers. Like, who wants to hear “What did I tell you? I knew she wouldn’t give up the Tim Tams!” whispered behind your back as you slip a couple of packets into your desk drawer only half way through January, or a query about the gym visits you just haven’t made yet because you’re having second thoughts.

By all means make your resolutions, but if you don’t tell a soul, they can’t come back to haunt you if you chicken out. No one enjoys having a resolution failure rubbed in their face.

If mine was to reduce my regular scoffing through packets of Fruit Tingles, I wouldn’t mention it.

Oh… Anyway, happy 2024 from me.

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From the team at

Nutrien Ag Solutions Cooma!

Wishing you a wonderful Christmas & New Year.

CLOSED 25 & 26 December OPEN 27-29 December 9AM to 3.30PM CLOSED 30, 31 December & 1 January OPEN 2 January as normal

Laszlo’s Automotive wishes you all a wonderful Christmas and, a joyful New Year.

Open all our normal workdays, but taking the official Public Holidays to spend with family and friends.

Mitre 10 Cooma wish you a Safe & Happy Christmas!

Thank you for your support!

We wish all of you a happy silly season & look forward to welcoming you back in 2024!

CLOSED 25 December – Christmas Day 26 December – Boxing Day 1 January – New Year’s Day OPEN regular hours on all other days

A joyful and safe Christmas & New Year to all our valued clients and, their families.

CLOSED from 12noon Friday 22 December RE-OPEN from Tuesday 2 January 2024

CLOSING Public Holidays OPEN 8.30am to 1pm 27, 28 & 29 December Normal trading hours on other days

Showroom & Yard CLOSED 12pm 22 Dec 2023, RE-OPEN 2 Jan 2024 We thank you for your support!

Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy & Prosperous New Year.

CLOSED noon Wednesday Dec 20, 2023 Limited service from Monday Jan 8, 2024 FULL SERVICE from Monday Jan 22, 2024

Workshop CLOSED 12pm 22 Dec, RE-OPEN 8 Jan 2024 The staff of Cooma Steel thanks you for your support in 2023 and, wish you and your families a Very Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year.

Looking forward to seeing you in 2024!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

THE FABRIC SALON

CLOSED Christmas/Boxing Day plus nominated public holidays.

Wishing all my customers a very happy Christmas and a wonderful New Year.

OPEN Monday – Friday: 7.30am to 5.30pm Saturday: 8am to 12.30pm Our shop is fully stocked for Christmas gifts and all your farming needs to cover the festive period.

From David and the team at The Stihl Shop Cooma, a very Merry Christmas and a joyful & safe New Year to all.

From the Board of Directors, Management & Staff at the Cooma Ex-Services Club, we wish everyone a very MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR!

CLOSING 12.30pm Saturday 23 December RE-OPEN Tuesday 2 January 2024

CLOSING Friday, 22 December.

RE-OPENING Monday 15 January.

Wishing you all a safe and wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Wishing all our fabulous customers a beautiful and successful 2024.

The Perfect Piece will

ONLY CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY!

RE-OPEN

Tuesday 9 January

CLOSING Friday 22 December 2023 OPENING Monday 8 January 2024 WISHING YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND WONDERFUL NEW YEAR!

Wishing you a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year!

CLOSING 1pm Saturday 23 December 2023 RE-OPENING Wednesday 3 January 2024

We thank you for your support!

Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy & Prosperous New Year.

Limited service 22 Dec - Depot Closes 12pm CLOSED Dec 23 to Jan 2 Limited service Jan 2 to 14, 2024 NORMAL SERVICE from Monday Jan 15, 2024

CLOSING from 22 December 2023 to 7 January 2024 inclusive.

On behalf of a very tired team, working hard to get you on the road, we would all like to wish you a very Merry Christmas, and a safe & Happy New Year.

Greatest thanks to our wonderful & dedicated staff.

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FROM BUSINESSES ACROSS THE SNOWY MONARO REGION Lesley Keevers Sewing

We wish all our clients a very Merry Christmas and wish you all good health, mind, body and soul for 2024.

Office will be closed from Friday 22nd January to Monday 8th January If you have any urgent livestock or account needs, please call; Livestock: Will - 0427 025 809 Accounts: Vanessa - 0405 355 682

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

From Tim and the team at Cooma Battery Wholesalers.

CLOSING 4pm Friday 22nd December 2023 OPENING Monday 8th January 2024

Wishing one and all a very Merry Christmas and a joyful New Year.

CLOSING Thursday 21st December 2023 OPENING Monday 8th January 2024

Mack’s Auto & In this season of giving, let’s spread kindness and gratitude.

Remember to appreciate the little things and embrace the holiday season.

Students return to school: Year 7, 11 & 12 Thursday 1st February Year 8, 9 & 10 Friday 2nd February

cooma CLOSED 23rd December & re-open 2nd January 2024 Have a safe & wonderful Christmas & a Happy New Year!

Carly and Billy would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Thank you to everyone who shopped at Ingram’s Quality Meats.

We are closed from 12 noon on the 23rd of December and Reopen the 8th Of Jan.

From all the team at Mack’s Auto & Tyreplus

From all the Directors, Management & Staff at Club Bombala we wish everyone a happy, joyous and safe Christmas and Happy New Year!

CLOSING 5pm Friday 22 December OPEN 9am to 5pm Wednesday 27 & Thursday 28 December OPEN 9am to 3pm Friday 29 December CLOSING Saturday 30 December to Monday 1 January NORMAL HOURS from Tuesday 2 January Wishing all our valued customers a Merry Christmas and a safe and prosperous New Year

CLOSED on official Public Holidays OPEN as normal all other days Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all the team.

REES AUTOMOTIVE REPAIRS

We are CLOSING 5.30PM Thursday 21 December and RE-OPENING Monday 8 January 2024.

Paul, Kathy and the team wish their wonderful customers a magical Christmas and a safe, joyous New Year.

Snowy Mountains Christian School wishes all of its families a safe and blessed Christmas and 2024.

The SMCS school office is contactable via 6452 4333 or office@smcs.nsw.edu.au.

All students return for 2024 on Tuesday 30th January, 2024.

CLOSED on official Public Holidays OPEN as normal all other days Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all the team.

We will be CLOSED from 20th December and RE-OPEN on 8th January, 2024.

Wishing you a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year!

A very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the team at AGRIWEST COOMA. Agriwest Cooma will be open as usual on all days, only closing on official Public Holidays.

CLOSED on official Public Holidays OPEN as normal all other days Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all the team.

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COOMA SCHOOL OF MUSIC would like to thank all our customers and students for a wonderful 2023.

WE WISH YOU ALL A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR. CLOSING 12.30pm Saturday 23 Dec 2023 OPENING from 10am Tuesday 2 Jan 2024

MONARO GLASS Thanking all our customers for a wonderful 2023 and, wishing all a safe & Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year.

CLOSING 5pm 22 December RE-OPENING Monday 15 January 2024

Closing 1pm Friday 22 December Re-opening 8am Wednesday 3 January 2024 Wishing all our customers a safe and happy Christmas & New Year.

From Ryan, Bec and the team.

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM THE TEAM AT SHEAR DELIGHT! We wish all of you a happy silly season and look forward to welcoming you back in 2024!

Thank you for all your support!

CLOSED 24, 25 & 26 December OPEN 8am - 5pm 27, 28 & 29 December OPEN 8.30am - 2pm 30 December CLOSED 31 December & 1 January OPEN as usual from 2 January A very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, from everyone at Cooma H Hardware.

Allan, Monica and the Burchalls team wish you a safe and festive Christmas and Happy New Year.

CLOSED only on official Public Holidays OPEN all normal trading days

Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year from COOMA’S ORIGINAL HOTBAKE. CLOSING 2pm Friday 22 December CLOSED 23, 24, 25 & 26 December OPEN NORMAL HOURS 27, 28, 29 December CLOSED 30 & 31 December & 1 January OPEN NORMAL HOURS from 2 January

FURNITURE & BEDDING

Tracey and the team at PACIFIC FURNITURE & BEDDING COOMA would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

We are only closed on the official public holidays otherwise its our normal trading hours.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you, and your family.

MONARO TRADE CENTRE will only close on official Public Holidays and, will open our usual hours on all other days.

OPEN all regular hours except public holidays EMERGENCY NO: 0400 799 313

HO HO HO Merry Christmas!

MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR

Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy & Prosperous New Year.

Thank you for your support throughout the year, stay safe on the roads and, we look forward to seeing you in 2024.

CLOSING 12pm Friday 22 December

CLOSING 12pm Friday 22 December

RE-OPEN Monday 8 January 2024

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to everyone who helped make our transition seamless. We look forward to assisting you with your uniform and sporting needs in the New Year.

CLOSING 12pm Friday 22 December RE-OPENING Monday 8 January

MONARO TYREPOWER wish all our valued customers Merry Christmas and safe travels over the holiday period.

RE-OPENING Monday 8 January

MONARO TYREPOWER TRUCK CENTRE would like to thank all our wonderful truckers for supporting us through the year & keeping our country moving.

We appreciate you.

CLOSED from 22 December to 8 January EMERGENCY NO: 0439 529 319

Ben, Natalee, Pete & staff would to wish all their valued clients MERRY CHRISTMAS! CLOSING 12 noon Thursday 22 December RE-OPENING Tuesday 2 January 2024

FAMILY OWNED LOCAL BUSINESS

Thanks for a great year and, look after that tree!

CLOSING 5pm Wednesday 20 December RE-OPEN Monday 15 January 2024

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MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR!

More than just a Hardware Store

CLOSING from 5pm Thursday 21 December RE-OPENING Monday 8 January 2024

We wish you a safe & Merry Christmas!

EMERGENCY NUMBER: 6452 5250 & follow the prompts.

Jindabyne Mitre 10 will be open as per our usual trading hours, with the exception of the official public holidays.

CHEERS TO ALL OUR FRIENDS, FROM THE TEAM AT THE COOMA HOTEL

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year

A very Merry Christmas from Mark & the team at HARRIS EQUIPMENT REPAIRS

OPEN 9am to 2pm 23 & 24 December CLOSED 25 December OPEN 10am to 2pm 26 December OPEN 9am to 5.30pm 27 to 30 December OPEN 10am to 2pm 31 December CLOSED 1 January OPEN AS USUAL FROM 2 January

We’ll be CLOSING on Friday 22 December, RE-OPENING on Monday 8 January.

CLOSING 4pm Friday 22 December

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RE-OPENING Monday 8 January

HOTEL CLOSED 25 & 26 December only

Thank you all for your support in 2023!

BOTTLE SHOP CLOSED 25 December only

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

OPEN AS USUAL on all other days,

YOUR HOUSE will be OPEN 9am Sunday 24 December CLOSING at 1pm

ESPECIALLY INCLUDING NEW YEARS EVE!

ALL SCHEDULED DELIVERIES STILL GOING AHEAD Wishing you all a safe and wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Enjoy the Christmas season and, give those dedicated truckies the space they need to keep you and your family safe on the road.

CLOSING Christmas Day and Boxing Day

RE-OPENING Monday 8 January 2024

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Thank you for your support in 2023! We look forward to working with you all again in 2024!

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FRIDAY

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

6.00 The Homes That Built Australia. 7.00 News. 9.30 Great Expectations: Karta The Orang-Utan’s Story.

10.00 Catalyst. 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. Final.

12.00 News. 1.00 Vera.

2.30 Dolphins: Is Our Love Too Deep? 3.30 The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.

5.00 Back Roads. 5.30 Hard Quiz. 6.00 Back In Time For The Corner Shop. 7.00 News. 7.30 Movie: Film Stars Don’t Die In Liverpool. (2017) (M) 9.15 Grand Designs.

Final. (M) 10.00 Lucy Worsley: Agatha Christie Mystery Queen. 11.00 In The Room.

6.00 The Homes That Built Australia. 7.00 News.

9.30 Rulla’s Cooking On Country. 10.00 The Truth About Menopause With Myf Warhurst. 11.00 The Great Australian Bee Challenge.

Final. 12.00 News. 1.00 Vera.

2.25 Cook And The Chef.

2.55 Sydney Symphony Orchestra Live Gala. 5.00 Back Roads. 5.30 Hard Quiz. 6.00 Back In Time For The Corner Shop. (PG) 7.00 News. 7.30 Death In Paradise. (PG) 9.00 Doc Martin Christmas Special. (M) 10.05 Farewell Doc Martin.

(M) 10.55 Life. (M)

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 News.

12.30 Death In Paradise.

(PG) 2.00 The Gospel According To Marcia. (PG) 3.25 Doc Martin Christmas Special. (PG) 4.30 Farewell Doc Martin. (PG) 5.20 Landline Summer.

5.50 The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo: Celebrating 70 Years.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 All Creatures Great And Small.

9.10 Vera. (M) Part 2 of 4.

10.40 The Capture. (M) 11.40 Rage. (MA15+)

6.00 Morning Programs.

10.30 The World In 2023.

11.00 Compass. 11.30 Praise. 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline Summer. 1.00 New Leash On Life. 1.30 Gardening Aust. 2.30 All Creatures Great And Small. 4.10 You Can’t Ask That. 4.40 Grand Designs.

Final. 5.25 The ABC Of. 5.55 Spicks And Specks: AusMusic Special. 7.00 News. 7.30 The Yearly With Charlie Pickering 2023. 8.30 Welcome To NYE. 9.05 NYE: Live From Sydney Harbour.

11.30 Countdown To Midnight.

6.00 Makers Of Modern Australia. 7.00 News. 9.30 Cook And The Chef. 9.55 Movin’ To The Country.

10.55 Keep On Dancing.

12.00 News. 1.00 Vera.

2.30 Welcome To NYE. 3.05 NYE: Live From Sydney Harbour. 5.30 Countdown To Midnight. 6.00 New Year’s Eve: Midnight Fireworks.

6.30 Tabby McTat. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Pick Of The Litter.

8.50 Movie: The Imitation Game. (2014) (M) Benedict Cumberbatch.

10.40 Lucy Worsley: Agatha Christie Mystery Queen. (PG) 11.40 Nude Next Door. (M)

6.00 Makers Of Modern Australia. 7.00 News.

9.30 Ask The Doctor. 9.55 Dream Gardens. 10.25 One Plus One. 11.00 Keep On Dancing. 12.00 News. 1.00 Vera. 2.30 Muster Dogs. (PG) 3.25 Tenable. 4.10 Antiques Roadshow. 5.10 Love Your Garden. Return. 6.00 Back Roads. 6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 A Symphonic Odyssey With Professor Brian Cox. 9.00 Brian Cox: Seven Days On Mars.

10.30 A Life In Ten Pictures.

(M) 11.25 Baby Surgeons. (M)

SEVEN (6)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.30 PreGame Show. 10.30 Cricket.

Second Test. Australia v Pakistan. Day 2. Morning session. 12.30 The Lunch Break. 1.10 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v Pakistan.

Day 2. Afternoon session.

3.10 Test Cricket: Tea Break.

3.30 Cricket. Second Test.

Australia v Pakistan. Day 2.

Late afternoon session.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 16. Brisbane Heat v Sydney Thunder.

11.00 The Front Bar. (M) 12.30 Movie: The Game.

(1997) (M)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.30 PreGame Show. 10.30 Cricket.

Second Test. Australia v Pakistan. Day 3. Morning session. 12.30 The Lunch Break. 1.10 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v Pakistan.

Day 3. Afternoon session.

3.10 Test Cricket: Tea Break.

3.30 Cricket. Second Test.

Australia v Pakistan. Day 3.

Late afternoon session. 6.00 News. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 17. Hobart Hurricanes v Melbourne Stars. 10.30 Seven’s Cricket: The Spin. 11.00 Movie: Monty Python’s The Meaning Of Life. (1983) (M)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.30 Pre-Game Show. 10.30 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v Pakistan.

Day 4. Morning. (Please note: alternative schedule may be shown due to changes to cricket coverage). 12.30 The Lunch Break. 1.10 Cricket.

Second Test. Australia v Pakistan. Day 4. Afternoon.

3.10 Test Cricket: Tea Break.

3.30 Cricket. Second Test.

Australia v Pakistan. Day 4.

Late afternoon session. 6.00 News. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 18. Melbourne Renegades v Adelaide Strikers. 11.00 Movie: Unforgiven. (1992)

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 9.30 PreGame Show. 10.30 Cricket.

Second Test. Australia v Pakistan. Day 5. Morning.

(Please note: alternative schedule may be shown).

12.30 The Lunch Break.

1.10 Cricket. Second Test.

Australia v Pakistan. Day 5.

Afternoon. 3.10 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 3.30 Cricket.

Second Test. Australia v Pakistan. Day 5. Late afternoon session. 6.00 News. 7.00 Border Security.

7.30 Movie: Kindergarten Cop. (1990) 9.55 Movie: Spy. (2015) 12.30 12 Monkeys.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show Summer Series. (PG) 12.00 The Chase. 1.00 Movie: Close Encounters Of The Third Kind. (1977) (PG) 4.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Sydney Weekender.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 20.

Adelaide Strikers v Melbourne Stars.

From Adelaide Oval.

11.00 7NEWS Spotlight.

12.00 134th Rose Parade. (PG)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show Summer Series. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 Movie: The Amazing Mr. Blunden.

(2021) (PG) 2.00 Border Security: International. (PG) 2.30 Surf Patrol. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 22. Brisbane Heat v Sydney Sixers. From the Gabba, Brisbane.

11.00 Motorway Patrol. (PG) 11.30 Highway Cops. (M) 12.00 Bates Motel. (MA15+)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show Summer Series. (PG) 11.30 News.

12.00 Movie: Morning Show Mysteries: Murder Ever After.

(2021) (PG) 2.00 Border Security: International. (PG) 2.30 Surf Patrol. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 23.

Melbourne Stars v Melbourne Renegades.

From the MCG. 11.00 Ambulance: Code Red. (M) 12.00 Bates Motel. (MA15+)

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6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer. 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 Movie: Sweet Autumn. (2020) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News. 4.30 Hot Seat. 5.30 News. 6.00 Nine News. 7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. (PG) 8.30 Clarkson’s Farm: Pan (Dem) Icking. (M) 9.30 Police Rescue Australia. (PG) 10.30 The Equalizer. (M) 11.20 La Brea. (M) 12.10 Tipping Point. (PG)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer. 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 Movie: A Vineyard Romance. (2021) (PG) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News. 4.30 Hot Seat. 5.30 News.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Great Getaways. (PG) 8.30 RPA. (PG) A man is in need of a liver transplant.

9.30 Children’s Hospital. (PG) 10.30 Chicago Med. (MA15+) 11.20 Emergency Call. (M) 12.10 Tipping Point. (PG)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 11.30 Mr Mayor. (PG) 12.00 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. (PG) 1.00 Tennis. United Cup. Day 1. Group stage.

Spain v Brazil.

5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 RBT. (PG) Follows police units that operate random breath-test patrols around Australia.

8.00 Tennis. United Cup. Day 1. Group stage. Great Britain v Australia. From RAC Arena, Perth.

6.00 Hello SA. 6.30 ACA. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Mr Mayor. (PG) 10.30 Tennis.

United Cup. Day 2. Group stage. Czech Republic v China. Netherlands v Norway.

5.00 News. 5.30 Country House Hunters Australia.

6.00 Nine News Saturday.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Movie: Jurassic Park.

(1993) (PG) Sam Neill, Laura Dern.

10.00 Movie: The Lost World: Jurassic Park.

(1997) (PG) Jeff Goldblum, Julianne Moore.

12.20 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (M)

6.00 Fishing Aust. 6.30 ACA. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 GolfBarons. Return. 10.30 Tennis. United Cup. Day 3.

Group stage. USA v Great Britain. Canada v Chile. 5.00 News. 5.30 RBT. (PG) 6.00 Nine News Sunday.

7.00 Movie: Hairspray.

(2007) (PG) Nikki Blonsky, Zac Efron.

9.15 Movie: Pitch Perfect. (2012) (M) Anna Kendrick, Brittany Snow.

A freshman joins an all-girl a cappella group.

11.20 Movie: Can’t Stop The Music. (1980) (PG) Valerie Perrine.

6.00 Today.

9.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 10.30 Tennis. United Cup. Day 4. Group stage.

Poland v Spain. From RAC Arena, Perth. Croatia v Norway. From Ken Rosewall Arena, Sydney.

4.30 9News Afternoon.

5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat.

Hosted by Eddie McGuire.

6.00 9News.

7.00 Tennis. United Cup. Day 4. Group stage.

Australia v USA. From RAC Arena, Perth. France v Germany. From Ken Rosewall Arena, Sydney.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 10.30 Tennis. United Cup. Day 5.

Group stage. Czech Republic v Serbia. Greece v Chile.

4.30 9News Afternoon. 5.00 Hot Seat.

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Travel Guides. (PG) 8.30 Movie: Gladiator.

(2000) (M) Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix. A Roman general seeks revenge.

11.30 New Amsterdam. (M) 12.15 Movie: Black Water: Abyss. (2020) (M)

TEN (5)

6.00 Morning Programs. 7.30 Ent. Tonight. 8.00 Farm To Fork. 8.30 Judge Judy. 9.00 Jamie’s One-Pan Wonders.

9.30 Neighbours. 10.00 Studio 10. 12.00 Bondi Rescue. 1.00 Dr Phil. 2.00 My Market Kitchen. 2.30 Bold.

3.00 Ent. Tonight. 3.30 Farm To Fork. 4.00 Neighbours.

4.30 Jamie’s One-Pan Wonders. 5.00 News. 6.00 Bondi Rescue. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Thank God You’re Here. 8.30 Inspired Unemployed (Impractical) Jokers. 9.00 Movie: Forrest Gump. (1994) 11.45 Movie: Mission: Impossible. (1996)

6.00 Morning Programs. 7.30 Ent. Tonight. 8.00 Farm To Fork. 8.30 Judge Judy. 9.00 Jamie’s One-Pan Wonders.

9.30 Neighbours. 10.00 Studio 10. 12.00 Bondi Rescue. 1.00 Dr Phil. 2.00 My Market Kitchen. 2.30 Bold.

3.00 Ent. Tonight. 3.30 Farm To Fork. 4.00 Neighbours.

4.30 Jamie’s One-Pan Wonders. 5.00 News. 6.00 Bondi Rescue. 6.30 Project.

7.30 Thank God You’re Here.

8.30 Inspired Unemployed (Impractical) Jokers. 9.00 Movie: Catch Me If You Can. (2002) 11.50 Movie: Mission: Impossible II. (2000)

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 Farm To Fork. 8.30 Judge Judy. 9.00 Jamie’s One-Pan Wonders. 9.30 Neighbours.

10.00 Studio 10. 12.00 Bondi Rescue. 1.00 Dr Phil. 2.00 My Market Kitchen. 2.30 Bold. 3.00 Ent. Tonight. 3.30 Judge Judy. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Jamie’s One-Pan Wonders. 5.00 News. 6.00 Bondi Rescue. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Thank God You’re Here. 8.30 Inspired Unemployed (Impractical) Jokers. 9.00 Movie: Rambo: Last Blood. (2019) 10.55 Movie: Mission: Impossible III. (2006)

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.30 Farm To Fork. 9.00 Everyday Gourmet. 9.30 10 Minute Kitchen. 10.00 5 Ingredient Mediterranean. 11.00 Dog House. 12.00 One-Pan Wonders. 12.30 The Yes Experiment. 1.00 GCBC. 1.30 Exploring Off The Grid. 2.00 Healthy Homes. 2.30 Luca’s Key Ingredient. 3.00 Jamie Oliver: Cooking For Less.

4.00 My Market Kitchen. 4.30 Farm To Fork. 5.00 News.

6.00 Movie: Clifford The Big Red Dog. (2021) 7.55 Movie: Sahara. (2005) 10.25 Movie: Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol. (2011)

6.00 Religion. 8.00 Everyday Gourmet. 8.30 Freshly Picked. 9.00 Taste Of Aust.

9.30 Farm To Fork. 10.00 5 Ingredient Mediterranean.

11.00 What’s Up Down Under. 12.00 4x4 Adventures.

1.00 My Market Kitchen.

1.30 Destination Dessert.

2.00 Food Trail: South Africa.

2.30 Everyday Gourmet. 3.00 My Market Kitchen. 3.30 GCBC. 4.00 Jamie’s OnePan Wonders. 4.30 Farm To Fork. 5.00 News. 6.00 Movie: Sonic The Hedgehog 2.

(2022) 8.25 Movie: The First Wives Club. (1996) 10.30 Movie: Hustlers. (2019)

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.30 Judge Judy. 10.00 Hungry.

10.30 Luxury Escapes.

11.00 Food Trail: South Africa. 11.30 Planet Shapers.

12.00 Bondi Rescue. 1.00 Dr Phil. 2.00 My Market Kitchen. 2.30 Bold. 3.00 Ent. Tonight. 3.30 Farm To Fork. 4.00 Neighbours.

4.30 Easy Meals For Every Day. 5.00 News. 6.00 Bondi Rescue. 6.30 The Project.

7.30 Thank God You’re Here.

8.30 Inspired Unemployed (Impractical) Jokers. 9.00 Movie: Weird: The Al Yankovic Story. (2022) 11.05 Movie: Transformers. (2007)

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.00 Easy Meals. 9.30 Neighbours.

10.00 Hungry. 10.30 Luxury Escapes. 11.00 Food Trail: South Africa. 11.30 Planet Shapers. 12.00 Bondi Rescue. 1.00 Dr Phil. 2.00 My Market Kitchen. 2.30 Bold.

3.00 Ent. Tonight. 3.30 Farm To Fork. 4.00 Neighbours.

4.30 Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day. 5.00 News. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Thank God You’re Here. 8.30 Inspired Unemployed (Impractical) Jokers. 9.00 Movie: Star Trek. (2009) 11.30 Movie: Transformers: The Last Knight. (2017)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.10 Legacy List. 10.20 Paddington Station 24/7.

11.10 Wonderful World Of Baby Animals. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.10 Cook Up Bitesize. 2.15 Britain’s Most Luxurious Hotels. 3.10 Mastermind Aust. 3.40 The Cook Up. 4.10 The Supervet.

5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News.

7.35 Madame Tussauds: The Full Wax. 8.30 Monster: The Mystery Of Loch Ness. 9.30 Fargo. 10.30 SBS News.

11.00 COBRA. 11.50 Max Anger: With One Eye Open.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.10 Legacy List With Matt Paxton.

10.20 Paddington Station 24/7. 11.10 Wonderful World Of Baby Animals. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.10 Cook Up Bitesize. 2.15 Britain’s Most Luxurious Hotels. 3.10 Mastermind Aust. 3.40 The Cook Up. 4.10 The Supervet.

5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News.

7.30 Ruthless: Monopoly’s Secret History. 8.30 Costa Concordia: Why She Sank.

10.15 SBS News. 10.45 A Class Apart. Premiere. 11.35 Mr Mercedes.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.10 Legacy List. 10.20 Paddington Station 24/7.

11.10 Wonderful World Of Baby Animals. Final. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.10 Cook Up Bitesize. 2.15 Britain’s Most Luxurious Hotels. 3.10 Mastermind Aust. 3.40 The Cook Up. 4.10 The Supervet.

5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News.

7.30 History Of The Amalfi Coast. 8.25 Brooklyn Bridge: Engineering Masterpiece.

9.25 Megadams. 10.25 SBS News. 10.55 L’Opera.

11.50 Sisi.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Cook Up Bitesize. 9.05 Outside: Beyond The Lens. 9.35 Outside: Beyond The Lens.

10.05 Love Your Garden.

11.00 Rick Steves’ Europe.

12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 The World’s Best Film. 3.35 Ethnic Business Awards.

5.35 Wonders Of The World I Can’t See. 6.30 News. 7.30 Secrets Of Britain’s Historic Houses & Gardens. 8.40 Jamie Lee Curtis: Hollywood Call Of Freedom. 9.40 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. 10.30 Secrets Of The Royal Palaces. 11.20 Rex In Rome.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 Outside: Beyond The Lens.

9.35 Outside: Beyond The Lens. 10.05 Love Your Garden. 11.00 Rick Steves’ Europe. 12.00 WorldWatch.

1.00 Speedweek. 3.05 Dance In Focus: Still Life. 3.30 Best Australian Dance Short Films 2021. 4.35 Dancing At The Royal Palaces. 5.15 Wonders Of The World I Can’t See. 6.10 Dinner For One. 6.30 News. 7.30 Clive Davis: The Soundtrack Of Our Lives. 9.45 Billy Joel: Live At Yankee Stadium. 11.20 Kenny Rogers: All In For The Gambler.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour. 9.10 Legacy List With Matt Paxton. 10.15 Patrizio Buanne: Celebration. 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.00 Sesame Street: 50 Years Of Sunny Days. 3.30 The Cook Up. 4.00 Joyful. 4.10 The Supervet. 5.05 Jeopardy!

5.30 Letters And Numbers.

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Big Fat Quiz Of The Year 2023.

9.15 Movie: Amazing Grace. (2018) 10.55 Blanca. Premiere.

(MA15+) 12.00 Partisan. (M)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Legacy List. 10.10 Paddington Station 24/7.

11.00 Secret Cities. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Egypt’s Lost City of Canopus. 3.00 Mastermind Aust. 3.30 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. 3.40 The Cook Up. 4.10 The Supervet. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? 8.20 Spike Milligan: The Unseen Archive. 9.25 The Truth About Anxiety With Celia Pacquola.

10.30 SBS News. 11.00 Das Boot.

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WEDNESDAY 6.00 The Homes That Built Australia. 7.00 News. 9.30 Walking Man. 10.00 Magda’s Big National Health Check.

Final. 11.00 Movie: Gangsta Granny Strikes Again! (2022) 12.00 News. 1.00 Vera.

2.30 The Yearly With Charlie Pickering 2023. 3.30 Call The Midwife. 5.00 Back Roads.

5.30 Hard Quiz. 6.00 Back In Time For The Corner Shop.

(PG) 7.00 News. 7.30 The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. 9.00 Movie: Brooklyn.

(2015) (M) 10.50 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. Final. 11.30 We Hunt Together. Final. (M)

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Prime Time TV Guide December 27–January 2

RATING ADVICE: (PG) Parental Guidance Recommended (M) Mature Audiences (MA15+) Mature Audiences Only (AV15+) Extreme Adult Violence PLEASE NOTE: Listings are correct at the time of print and are subject to change by the networks.

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7.05 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures.

7.20 Bluey.

7.30 Spicks And Specks.

8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Hard Quiz.

9.00 Gruen.

9.40 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 10.20 Whose Line Is It Anyway?

10.45 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. Final.

7.05 Gardening Australia Junior.

7.20 Bluey.

7.30 Spicks And Specks.

8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Movie: A League Of Their Own. (1992) (PG) 10.35 Would I Lie To You At Christmas?

11.05 QI Christmas Special.

11.35 Ghosts. Final.

12.10 Killing Eve.

7.05 Karma’s World.

7.20 Bluey.

7.30 Spicks And Specks.

8.00 QI. 8.30 Live At The Apollo.

10.00 Whose Line Is It Anyway?

10.45 Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2021: Opening Night.

11.40 Brian Johnson’s A Life On The Road. (M)

7.05 Karma’s World.

7.20 Bluey.

7.30 Spicks And Specks.

8.00 QI. 8.30 Louis Theroux: Gambling In Las Vegas. (M) 9.35 You Can’t Ask That. (M) 10.05 Doc Martin.

10.55 Penn & Teller: Fool Us.

7.05 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures.

7.20 Bluey.

7.30 Spicks And Specks.

8.00 Would I Lie To You? (PG) 8.30 MythBusters. (M) 9.20 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces.

10.55 Louis Theroux’s LA Stories. (M) 12.00 Would I Lie To You? 12.30 QI.

7.05 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures.

7.20 Bluey.

7.30 Spicks And Specks.

8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Bliss. (M) 8.55 Rosehaven. (PG) 9.25 Portlandia. (PG) 10.10 State Of The Union.

10.30 Back.

10.55 Would I Lie To You? 11.25 Movie: A League Of Their Own. (1992) (PG)

6.00 Children’s Programs.

6.45 Merlin. (PG) 7.30 Shaun The Sheep.

7.35 Space Nova.

8.00 Total DramaRama.

8.25 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. (PG) 8.45 Mustangs FC. 9.10 School Of Rock.

9.35 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. (PG) 10.00 Rage. (PG) 11.15 Close.

6.00 Born To Spy. 6.30 Operation Ouch! (PG) 6.45 Merlin. (PG) 7.35 Phoenix Rise. (PG) 8.35 Good Game Spawn Point. A look at the latest gaming news and reviews.

9.15 The Legend Of Korra.

(PG) Korra slowly recovers at the South Pole.

10.00 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. (PG) 11.15 Close.

6.05 The Next Step.

6.30 Operation Ouch!

7.00 Horrible Histories.

7.30 Shaun The Sheep.

7.40 Space Nova.

8.05 Total DramaRama.

8.25 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. (PG) 8.50 Mustangs FC. 9.15 School Of Rock.

9.35 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. (PG) 11.15 Close.

6.00 The Next Step.

6.30 Operation Ouch!

7.00 Horrible Histories.

7.30 Shaun The Sheep.

7.40 Operation Ouch!

8.10 Movie: The Midnight Gang. (2018) (PG) Oliver Zetterström, Alan Davies.

9.15 Movie: Zombie Town.

(2023) (PG) Dan Aykroyd, Chevy Chase.

10.45 Rage. (PG) 11.45 Close.

6.00 Children’s Programs.

6.45 Merlin. (PG) 7.30 Shaun The Sheep.

7.35 Space Nova.

8.00 Total DramaRama.

8.25 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. (PG) 8.45 Mustangs FC. 9.10 School Of Rock.

9.30 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. (PG) 10.10 Rage. (PG) 11.15 Close.

6.00 Children’s Programs.

7.30 Shaun The Sheep.

7.35 Space Nova.

8.00 Total DramaRama. (PG) 8.25 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. (PG) 8.45 Mustangs FC. 9.10 School Of Rock.

9.30 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. (PG) 10.10 Rage. (PG) 11.15 Close.

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6.30 Bargain Hunt.

7.30 Father Brown. (M) Father Brown comes across a motorcycle accident.

8.30 Murdoch Mysteries.

(M) When Crabtree’s mentally deranged kidnapper, Amelia, turns herself in, he braces for trouble.

11.30 Father Brown. (M) 12.30 Bargain Hunt.

6.00 Bargain Hunt.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer.

8.30 Escape To The Country. Hosted by Alistair Appleton.

10.30 Escape To The Perfect Town. (PG) 11.30 I Escaped To The Country. (PG) 12.30 Escape To The Country.

6.00 Extreme Animal Transport. (PG) 6.30 The Yorkshire Vet In Autumn. (PG) 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. (PG) 8.30 Escape To The Country.

10.30 The Yorkshire Vet. (PG) 11.30 Carol Drinkwater’s Secret Provence. (PG) 12.30 Last Chance Learners. (PG)

6.00 Escape To The Country.

7.00 The Vicar Of Dibley. (PG) 8.30 Call The Midwife. (M) A new nurse joins the staff.

11.05 Chris Tarrant’s Extreme Railways. (PG) 12.05 I Escaped To The Country. (PG)

6.30 Bargain Hunt.

7.30 Doc Martin.

(M) Penhale holds a police open day.

8.30 Endeavour. (M) Part 3 of 4. The murder of a chocolate factory owner leads Morse to the sleepy village of Chigton Green.

10.30 Fortitude. (MA15+) 11.30 Doc Martin. (M) 12.30 RSPCA Animal Rescue.

6.30 Bargain Hunt.

7.30 Rosemary & Thyme.

(PG) Rosemary and Thyme are hired by a barrister.

8.30 A Touch Of Frost. (M) Inspector Jack Frost goes in search of a missing girl who disappeared when her mother was late to pick her up.

10.50 Law & Order: UK. (M) 11.50 Bargain Hunt.

6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG) 7.30 Family Guy. (M) 8.00 American Dad! (M) Roger has a piano recital.

8.30 Movie: The Hot Chick.

(2002) (M) Rob Schneider, Rachel McAdams. A teen swaps bodies with a middle-aged man.

10.45 Watch Dogs. (MA15+) 11.45 Pizza Classics. (MA15+)

6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG) 7.30 Movie: Air America.

(1990) (M) Mel Gibson, Robert Downey Jr. A pilot is recruited into a corrupt CIA airlift.

9.50 Movie: Get The Gringo. (2012) (MA15+) Mel Gibson, Kevin Hernandez. A criminal is caught by Mexican authorities.

11.50 Storage Wars. (M)

6.00 Pawn Stars. (PG) 7.00 Storage Wars. (PG) 7.30 Air Crash Investigations: The Accident Files: Risky Runways. (PG) 8.30 Disasters At Sea: The Ice Ship (MV Explorer) (PG) A look at the MV Explorer cruise ship.

9.30 Mighty Trains: Peru – Tren Turístico. (PG) 11.30 Building Giants. (PG)

6.00 Border Security: International. (PG) 7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG) 8.30 Movie: Danger Close: The Battle Of Long Tan. (2019) (MA15+) Travis Fimmel, Luke Bracey.

Soldiers fight for their lives.

10.55 Movie: New Jack City. (1991) (MA15+)

6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG) 7.30 Outback Opal Hunters. (PG) The Fire Crew faces deadly reptiles.

8.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. (PG) North Coast Towing uprights a chicken-filled B-double that is blocking the Pacific Highway.

10.30 Swamp People: Serpent Invasion. (PG) 11.30 Swamp People. (M)

6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG) 7.30 Outback Truckers.

(PG) Yogi endures his most stressful week yet.

9.30 Heavy Tow Truckers Down Under. (PG) Park’s Towing races to recover five cars dumped down a steep ravine.

10.30 Ice Road Truckers. (PG) 11.30 Jade Fever. (PG) 12.00 Storage Wars. (PG)

6.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. (PG) 7.00 Young Sheldon. (PG) 7.30 Seinfeld. (PG) 8.30 Movie: Uncle Buck.

(1989) (PG) John Candy, Jean Louisa Kelly.

A layabout looks after his brother’s children.

10.30 Seinfeld. (PG) 11.30 Young Sheldon. (PG) 12.00 Under The Dome. (M)

7.30 Movie: The DUFF. (2015) (M) Mae Whitman.

A student learns she is a “Designated Ugly Fat Friend”.

9.30 Movie: The Edge Of Seventeen. (2016) (M) Hailee Steinfeld, Woody Harrelson. A teenager struggles with growing up.

11.35 Dating No Filter. (M)

7.30 Movie: What Happens In Vegas.

(2008) (M) Cameron Diaz.

Two people accidentally get married.

9.30 Movie: Couples Retreat. (2009) (M) Jason Bateman, Kristen Bell. Four couples attend therapy.

11.45 Dating No Filter. (M)

7.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. (PG) 7.30 Movie: Safe House.

(2012) (M) Denzel Washington. A CIA agent and his charge go on the run.

9.45 Movie: The Land.

(2021) (MA15+) Anna Lise Phillips, Steve Rodgers.

A couple’s lives are turned upside down.

11.45 Dating No Filter. (M)

6.00 Tennis. Brisbane International. Night 2. From Pat Rafter Arena, Brisbane.

11.00 Movie: Young Guns.

(1988) (M) Emilio Estevez, Kiefer Sutherland, Lou Diamond Phillips. A group of young men becomes outlaws after their quest for revenge ends in bloodshed and murder.

6.00 Tennis. Brisbane International. Night 3. From Pat Rafter Arena, Brisbane.

11.00 Movie: Heat. (1995) (MA15+) Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, Val Kilmer.

A decorated detective pursues an equally devious master criminal across Los Angeles.

6.30 Antiques Roadshow.

7.30 Keeping Up Appearances. (PG) Hyacinth decides to share her talent.

8.40 Movie: Downton Abbey. (2019) (PG) Michelle Dockery, Maggie Smith.

The Crawley family deals with all the drama of a visit by King George V and Queen Mary.

11.05 Rizzoli & Isles. (M)

7.00 Antiques Roadshow.

Hosted by Fiona Bruce.

7.30 Movie: Notting Hill.

(1999) (M) Hugh Grant, Julia Roberts. The simple life of an English bookshop owner changes after a celebrity enters his shop.

10.00 Madam Secretary.

(M) A psychic stymies a trade agreement.

11.00 Rizzoli & Isles. (M)

5.00 Tennis. United Cup. Day 2. Group stage. Czech Republic v China. Poland v Brazil. From RAC Arena, Perth. Netherlands v Norway. Italy v Germany.

From Ken Rosewall Arena, Sydney. Replacing the now defunct ATP Cup, the United Cup is an exciting new addition to the summer of tennis, now in its second year.

7.00 M*A*S*H. (PG) Charles and Klinger both find romance with two very different women.

8.00 Tennis. United Cup. Day 3. Group stage. China v Serbia. From RAC Arena, Perth. Replacing the now defunct ATP Cup, the United Cup is an exciting new addition to the summer of tennis, now in its second year.

7.00 Antiques Roadshow.

7.30 Death In Paradise.

(M) DI Jack Mooney revisits an old case.

8.40 Movie: The Negotiator.

(1998) (M) Samuel L. Jackson, Kevin Spacey.

A police negotiator takes a government office hostage after being falsely accused of murder.

11.25 Madam Secretary. (M)

4.30 Tennis. United Cup. Day 5. Group stage. Croatia v Netherlands. From Ken Rosewall Arena, Sydney.

11.00 Madam Secretary.

(M) Elizabeth is torn about presenting the Presidential Medal of Freedom to a foreign leader who may not deserve it.

12.00 A Wedding And A Murder: A Myrtle Beach Murder. (M)

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6.30 JAG. (PG) 7.30 Bull. (M) 8.30 NCIS. (M) The team targets a trucking operation.

9.25 NCIS: New Orleans.

(M) The team pursues a group of former agents.

10.20 NCIS: Hawai’i. (M) 11.15 A Million Little Things. (PG)

6.30 JAG. (PG) 7.30 Bull. (M) 8.30 NCIS. (M) Gibbs’ mysterious past arises.

9.25 NCIS: Hawai’i. (M) The NCIS team investigates a cold case.

10.20 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M) 11.15 A Million Little Things. (M)

6.00 JAG. (PG) 7.00 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 10. Melbourne Victory v Adelaide United. From AAMI Park, Melbourne.

10.15 Movie: The Murder Of Nicole Brown Simpson. (2019) (MA15+) Mena Suvari. Follows the last days of Nicole Brown Simpson.

12.00 FBI: International. (M)

6.30 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 10. Central Coast Mariners v Perth Glory.

From Industree Group Stadium, NSW. 9.30 NCIS. (M) The team investigates the shooting of a marine and uncovers more to his life than anyone would have ever imagined.

11.20 NCIS: Los Angeles.

(M) Kensi is kidnapped by a militia group.

6.30 JAG. (PG) A pitcher is charged with assault.

7.30 Bull. (M) Bull and the team head to court to finalise a negligent homicide defense.

8.30 NCIS. (M) The death of a navy officer leads DiNozzo and the team into the world of high-priced callgirls.

10.20 NCIS: Los Angeles.

(M) The search for nuclear weapons continues.

6.30 JAG. (PG) 7.30 Bull. (M) Bull defends the son of a millionaire.

9.30 FBI: International. (M) The Fly Team questions an NYPD officer who is under arrest for assault in the Moldovan state of Transnistria.

10.30 Asian Cup Preview Show. Premiere.

11.00 SEAL Team. (M) 11.55 48 Hours. (M)

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6.00 Friends. (PG) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG) 7.00 Friends. (PG) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 9.00 The Big Bang Theory. (M) 9.30 Two And A Half Men. (M) 10.30 Seinfeld. (PG) 11.00 How We Roll. (PG) 11.30 Frasier. (PG) 12.00 Home Shopping.

6.00 Friends. (PG) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG) 7.00 Friends. (PG) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory.

(PG) Leonard secures a wedding venue.

9.30 Seinfeld. (PG) Jerry hires a maid for his apartment.

11.00 How We Roll. (PG) 11.30 Frasier. (PG) 12.00 Home Shopping.

6.00 Friends. (PG) Ross has an allergic reaction.

8.00 The Big Bang Theory.

(PG) Sheldon visits a reclusive scientist.

9.30 Seinfeld. (PG) A continued look back at some of the memorable moments of the show from the past nine years.

11.00 How We Roll. (PG) 12.00 Home Shopping.

6.00 The Big Bang Theory.

(PG) Penny gets angry with Leonard.

9.30 The Big Bang Theory.

(M) When Bernadette won’t go into labour, all of her friends try different tactics to get things started.

10.00 Friends. (PG) Ross has an allergic reaction.

12.00 Home Shopping.

6.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 8.30 Two And A Half Men. (M) Alan and Walden decide to throw Marty a bachelor party after he asks for their permission to marry Evelyn.

9.30 South Park. (MA15+) Randy Marsh becomes a local hero.

11.00 Friends. (PG) 12.00 Home Shopping.

6.00 Frasier. (PG) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG) 7.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 8.30 Two And A Half Men. (M) Lyndsey finds out about Alan’s affair with Larry’s sister Gretchen.

10.00 Rules Of Engagement. (PG) 11.00 Frasier. (PG) 12.00 Home Shopping.

6.00 Frasier. (PG) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG) 7.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 8.30 Two And A Half Men. (M) Alan stumbles across a way to make money which involves lonely women.

10.00 Rules Of Engagement. (PG) Audrey makes a bet with Jeff.

11.00 Frasier. (PG) 12.00 Home Shopping.

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6.40 Jeopardy!

7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M) 8.30 Movie: Nekrotronic.

(2018) (MA15+) Ben O’Toole, Monica Bellucci.

A man discovers that he is part of a secret sect.

10.20 Movie: Hereditary.

(2018) (MA15+) Toni Collette.

6.40 Jeopardy!

7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats.

8.30 Beyond Oak Island. (PG) 9.20 Beyond Oak Island.

10.10 Making A Killing: Triads, Cartels And The New Business Of Drugs. (M) 11.05 Locked Up: Teens Behind Bars.

12.00 F*ck, That’s Delicious. (M)

6.40 Jeopardy!

7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M) 8.30 Hoarders. (PG) A caregiver is left a house full of clutter.

9.25 Sex Actually With Alice Levine: Love Machine. (MA15+) 10.20 Planet Sex With Cara Delevingne. (MA15+) 11.15 Limetown. (M) 11.40 Limetown. (MA15+)

6.45 The Toys That Built The World: The Idea Man. (PG) 7.35 Impossible Engineering: A380 Airbus. Takes a look at the Airbus A380.

8.30 Greatest Hits Of The 80s. (PG) Part 1 of 2.

10.20 Letterkenny.

Return. (M) 11.25 Fear The Walking Dead. (MA15+)

6.35 Movie: Super Mario Bros. (1993) (PG) 8.30 Billy Connolly: Great American Trail. (M) 9.25 Taskmaster’s New Year’s Treat. (M) 10.20 History’s Greatest Of All-Time With Peyton Manning. (PG) 11.10 Dark Side Of The ‘90s. (MA15+) 12.00 QAnon: The Search For Q. (MA15+)

6.15 The Fast History Of. Premiere. (PG) 6.40 Jeopardy! Return.

7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M) 8.30 Taskmaster. (M) The five comics go undercover.

9.25 Scrubs. (M) A medical intern starts at a new hospital.

11.30 Scrubs. (PG) 11.55 Scrubs. (M)

6.15 The Fast History Of. (PG) 6.40 Jeopardy!

7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M) 8.30 Dark Side Of The 2000s: Jon And Kate Plus 8 – Family Circus.

Premiere.

9.25 Alone: The Skills Challenge. (PG) 10.15 Hudson & Rex. (M) 11.55 Box 21. (M)

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10.25 One 7.30 Spicks And Specks.

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9.10 School Of Rock. ning Show 9.35 Mythbusters “There’s Ever After. Your Problem!”. (PG) Border 10.00 Rage. (PG) onal. (PG) 11.15 Close.

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8.45 Lewis. (M) Lewis and Hathaway investigate e: when the body of a recently buried professor is el. (MA15+) accidentally dug up.

10.45 Law & Order: UK. (M) Today 11.45 Bargain Hunt.

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8.30 The Force: Behind noon. 5.00 The Line. (PG) Narrated by Simon Reeve.

9.30 Beach Cops. (PG) ffair.

10.30 Surveillance Oz. (PG) es. (PG) 11.30 Crash Investigation diator.

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Counter-Strike: Global erdam. (M) Offensive. Season 1. ck Water: M) 6.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. (PG) 7.00 Young Sheldon. (PG) 7.30 Seinfeld. (PG) grams. 9.00 8.30 Movie: Junior.

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3.30 Farm ghbours.

Meals For ews. 6.30 6.30 Antiques Roadshow.

Thank God Hosted by Fiona Bruce.

7.30 As Time Goes By. Inspired A stray dog follows ractical) Lionel home. e: Star 8.40 Midsomer Murders.

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From the moment you pull up in the all-weather concrete driveway the beauty of this home hits you.

• 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • Spacious, open indoor/outdoor living areas complimented by established gardens • Modern kitchen with walk in pantry • Double garage under same roofline with internal access Perfect for young and old, this is a quality home with space for all the family.

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This is an ideal property if you are looking for somewhere to retire into town.

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Escape to the country 96 Hyde Street, Bombala Asking: $350,000 IF you are looking for a place to build your dream home away from the hustle and the bustle then this property is one to look at.

Zoned R5 (Large Lot residential) it is surrounded by similar properties in a peaceful neighbourhood.

The location is minutes from the main local shopping centre, a little over an hour to the beautiful beaches on the South Coast, one and a half hours to the NSW ski fields and

two hours from Canberra. Frontage to the sealed Hyde Street, town water connected, mains power nearby for connection and 5G mobile coverage are there ready for you to tap into.

The block is fenced and lightly timbered, allowing for privacy as well as shelter and shade for livestock.

Build your dream home with the space you deserve and a beautiful rural outlook.

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Spacious and Serene Lifestyle 162 High Lake Road, Bombala 3 Bed 1.5 Bath 2 Car • Approx 15 Hectares Asking $850,000 CHARMING acreage/semi-rural property at 162 High Lake Road, Bombala, perfect for families seeking a spacious and serene lifestyle. Set on an impressive 14.13 hectares, with 360 degree views this lovely 2 story, 3-bedroom home boasts 1.5 bathrooms and ample parking for 2 cars.

The property features a large main bathroom with a walk-in shower, bath, and separate toilet.

Additionally, there is an extra toilet and basin upstairs in the games

room for added convenience. You’ll be delighted by the beautiful Red Gum timber kitchen and stunning cypress flooring throughout.

The high ceilings and larger-than-average rooms create an incredibly spacious feel, perfect for family living.

The large north-facing living area with vaulted timber ceilings and exposed beams completes this idyllic family haven.

The home is equipped with ample water storage, including 90,000L

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and 55,000L tanks for the house, and 14,000L for the gardens.

A dam with pumps supplies water to a green tank in the house yard and a silver tank in the paddock.

The home is connected to mains power, and benefits from solar power and solar hot water systems, as well as a septic system.

Other amenities include an internal laundry with storage and an access door to the outside, and a wrap-around veranda with a gym room at one end.

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The property also features a greenhouse, vegetable garden, enclosed orchard, chicken coups, and a dog enclosure.

For parking and storage, you’ll find a double garage with a concrete floor, steel frame, and roller doors, as well as a double bay shed off to the right-hand side and a storage shed at the rear.

The property can accommodate up to 40 head of sheep (in a good season) or approximately one sheep per acre.

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Navigating weed control requirements: Council As the local control authority in our region, Council continues to be the primary agency administering weeds legislation – under the guidance of the NSW Department of Primary Industries. Council is assisted in this role by partners including Local Land Services, industry and local agronomists.

By SNOWY MONARO REGIONAL COUNCIL

IN this Weed of the Week we explain the weed control requirements for land owners and managers under the current regulatory framework.

Understanding your own responsibility, and when and how government authorities will step What are Council’s responsibiliin, is just as important as having knowledge of our local priority ties in relation to weeds?

Council has a number of weeds. important functions in weeds What legislation governs the biosecurity, including: Preventing the entry of new weeds, finding, management of weeds? and eradicating Previously in NSW, weeds were containing governed by the Noxious Weeds emerging weeds and minimising Act 1993. This legislation was pre- the impacts of weeds that cannot scriptive and imposed strict control be eradicated.

In fulfilling these functions, it is requirements on land managers to control certain weeds, including important that Council maintains locally important weeds like an active property inspection serrated tussock, African lovegrass program targeting private and public properties, roadsides and and St John’s wort.

On 1 July 2017, the Noxious high risk sites. These include Weeds Act 1993 was repealed and nurseries, rest areas, campsites, the Biosecurity Act 2015 (the Act) boat ramps and other high became the primary legislation visitation areas where new weeds governing weeds in NSW. Most may gain entry to the region.

Council is also responsible for locally important weeds are no longer identified on a noxious managing weeds on its network weeds list, nor does the legislation of roads, reserves and operational impose strict requirements in most lands. The organisation invests considerable funds into managing cases.

The Act creates a general legal these weeds for the benefit of the duty called the General Biosecurity local community.

Duty (GBD). GBD means that What am I required to do in everyone has a responsibility to prevent, eliminate and minimise relation to weeds under the biosecurity risks associated with Biosecurity Act 2015?

Some state priority weeds are weeds – so far as reasonably identified in Schedule 2 of the Act, practicable. and are referred to as prohibited Who is responsible for adminis- matter. Not having established self-sustaining populations in NSW, tering weeds legislation?

these weeds pose significant risks to human health, the economy and/or the environment.

All dealings with these weeds are prohibited and Council must be immediately notified if you become aware of, or suspect the presence of these weeds. Orange and mouse-ear hawkweeds are the only prohibited matter weeds detected in the Snowy Monaro, though others have been detected in nearby jurisdictions.

Biosecurity zones and control orders apply to a limited number of weeds with restricted distribution and low abundance in NSW that pose a high biosecurity risk.

Eradication is feasible for these weeds and control measures must be implemented by landowners and managers to assist in their eradication.

Schedule 3 of the Biosecurity Regulations 2017 lists weeds to which mandatory measures apply.

Mandatory measures apply to all weeds identified as ‘weeds of national significance’ and includes serrated tussock, fireweed, Chilean needle grass, Scotch broom, gorse and a number of other local occurring species.

While a prohibition on sale and importation applies to these weeds, the legislation does not impose any specific control requirements.

What about weeds that are not specifically legislated?

Most local priority weeds are no longer subject to specific control requirements under current NSW legislation.

Weeds committees have analysed each species using a rigorous risk assessment tool, determining

WEED CONTROL: Council is working with landholders to discuss weed control requirements. Pictured is the Parthenium weed. PHOTO: Snowy Monaro Regional Council either that they pose low risk, or that it is not feasible to contain or eliminate them. The latter applies to most locally important weeds, which pose a high risk to the economy, environment and/or community, but are too widespread and established for regulation to provide any tangible benefit to the community.

Investment in weed management, including the imposition of compulsory control measures, is most cost effective when applied at the early stages of incursion.

The South East Regional Strategic Weed Management Plan provides guidance on the outcomes needed to meet your GBD, outlining strategic actions for local weed management, resource allocation and investment.

What does Council do to help landowners deal with unlegislated weeds?

Council provides the same onsite weed identification and advisory service for all weeds, regardless of their status.

Council acknowledges the significant impact of weeds on our community, and encourages participation in coordinated weed control programs.

Can’t identify a weed? Contact our staff with images or to arrange an onsite inspection.

The team will either be able to identify the species directly, or will source identification through our statewide networks including the National Herbarium of New South Wales.

Farm leader role made permanent NSW Farmers President Xavier Martin has welcomed the appointment of Annabel Johnson as the new CEO of the organisation.

Mr Martin said Ms Johnson had a lifelong connection with agriculture, having grown up on a cattle and sheep farm near Young, and had worked

in the organisation as a Policy Director and Head of Policy and Advocacy before taking on the role of interim CEO in September.

“Annabel has a lifelong connection to agriculture, a strong understanding of our industry, and has demonstrated a great capacity for leadership

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“The NSW Farmers Board and I are proud to promote a familiar face to the role, and we are confident Annabel will continue to deliver positive outcomes for our members, our staff and the agricultural industry more broadly.”

Ms Johnson took on the role of interim CEO at the end of September, and said she was honoured to be entrusted with the leadership of the organisation.

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“Agriculture is critical to feeding and clothing our nation, and it makes a great economic contribution locally and nationally.

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FARM SAFETY: NSW Farmers is calling on families visiting rural properties over the holiday period to remain vigilant and keep safety a priority. PHOTO: Snowy Monaro Regional Council

Safety a must for visitors this Christmas NSW Farmers is reminding all holiday makers to be extra safe if visiting rural properties this summer.

While spending Christmas at a farm was a great way to reconnect with the bush, people needed to remember farms were workplaces with potential dangers for visitors.

NSW Farmers workplace relations spokesman Chris Stillard said everyone had a role to play in staying safe if visiting farms over the Christmas and summer holiday period.

“We love sharing our farming properties with family and friends, but visitors need to remember they are workplaces

that need to be treated with respect,” Mr Stillard said.

“If you’re going to be visiting a farm, take the time to discuss potential safety risks such as dams, livestock, and vehicles.

“We want everyone to enjoy their time on a rural property, and a healthy dose of common sense and a few safety precautions will make sure everyone has a happy and safe Christmas.”

In particular, children needed to be closely supervised to avoid the risk of injury.

Potential visitors were reminded to keep away from working parts of a farm such as milking sheds or stockyards, avoid sheds containing tools and chemicals, and to only

use vehicles such as motorbikes, quad bikes or side-by-sides if properly trained and wearing the correct safety equipment.

“Any workplace can be potentially dangerous, but what we do is make it as safe as possible for ourselves and our workers, and that extends to visitors as well,” Mr Stillard said.

“Common sense says you wouldn’t drive a car without a driver’s licence or ride a motorbike without a helmet, and the same goes for gear on-farm.

“Use those few hours it might take to travel out to a rural property to discuss safety, and make sure you can enjoy yourself and your time while avoiding tragedy.”

Funding supports drought resilience COMMUNITIES in the Snowy Monaro are joining forces to better prepare for rising temperatures and drier conditions after funding was secured through a joint Federal and NSW Government initiative.

The initiative is designed to help agricultural regions build a drought-resilient future with an additional 13 consortia of councils awarded grants, including Snowy Monaro Regional Council.

Funding has come through Round Two of the Future Drought Fund’s Regional Drought Resilience Planning Program.

Federal Acting Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Madeleine King said as Australia faces the a summer of high temperatures, the Regional Drought Resilience Planning Program has expanded in NSW to support a total of 25 council groups, in partnership with other regional stakeholders.

“This program aims to empower ag regions to create meaningful drought-resilience plans tailored to their individual needs and circumstances, informed by data, communities, farmers, and industry,” Minister King said.

“Our rural communities are once again experiencing the impacts of hotter, drier conditions so it’s vital they’re equipped with the right tools to be more resilient to drought, and to bounce back quicker.”

Minister for Regional NSW Tara Moriarty said the expanded program in NSW aims to help agricultural communities forward-plan

to prepare for inevitable periods of reduced rainfall.

“The beauty of this program is it acknowledges each region in NSW is different and requires a tailor-made approach to drought preparedness to be truly effective. Having community-led Regional Drought Resilience Plans will help set them up for success.

With drought conditions intensifying in NSW, Ms Moriarty announced in Broken Hill today the latest NSW regions to receive support under Round Two of the Regional Drought Resilience Planning Program.

“The footprint of this program has grown to include 25 council groups made up of 65 councils and regional areas, working in partnership with other regional stakeholders, to build stronger economic, community and environmental outcomes for their wider region when drought hits,” Ms Moriarty said.

“Future droughts are likely to be more frequent and intense across NSW, so we need to continue to invest in preparing our communities.

“This initiative is forward-planning that puts people first. It allows communities to prepare for drought and hotter, drier conditions by finding solutions that benefit their unique needs.

“This program aims to identify actions, pathways and opportunities to improve regional drought resilience, and put regional NSW communities in a stronger position to

adapt to change and mitigate the impacts of drought.

“We are already seeing some practical, community-led solutions being proposed by participating regions.

“Draft plans submitted by regions as part of Round One of the program include mental health training to support community members during drought, education campaigns to help reduce water consumption and multi-purpose spaces to provide relief during heatwaves.”

TELSTRA will be upgrading its mobile base station, north of Jindabyne, by adding additional infrastructure to deliver improved 4G services to the surrouding community.

The work will also prepare the network for 5G coverage to be provided once the 3G network closes as planned in June 2023. The upgrades will require a series of temporary outages or reduction in mobile coverage.

The base station provides coverage to the Hill Top, Kalkite and Rocky Plain areas.

These improvements will temporarily impact Telstra mobile coverage at times from Friday January 12 to Friday January 19. While some areas may ne without Telstra mobile coverage during this period, some customers may still receive overlapping coverage from other nearby mobile base stations.

The first phase of disruptions will occur between 7am on Friday January 12 to 6pm Tuesday January 16. The site is expected to be off air for this entire period.

Disruptions of up to four hours per day may be experienced from Wednesday January 17 to Friday January 19.

The works are scheduled to be completed by Friday January 19.

Telstra mobile customers will receive text messages advising of the upcoming work.

Landline services, NBN internet services and mobile coverage from other providers will not be impacted. Any calls to triple zero from a Telstra mobile when the site is off air will automatically be diverted to any working mobile network for connection to emergency services.

Regional General Manager for Telstra, Chris Taylor, said while its crews need to work during daylight for safety, the company will only be switching off the site when they need to and will have it back on as quickly as possible.

“There’s never a good time to undertake this sort of work but once it is completed, it will mean better mobile services for local residents,” Mr Taylor said.

“As a company, we heavily invest in improving regional connectivity and this site is another example of our commitment.

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New tools help growers Farmers equipped for drought preparedness ADVISORS across multiple farming industries are now able to help farmers better understand long term weather data and climate variability through a project led by the Southern NSW Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub (the Hub).

As the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) predicts unusually high temperatures for the next three months, southern NSW farmers are preparing for a hotter than average season.

The hot summer forecast will make it challenging for producers on many fronts, including animal and pasture health, water supply and increased fire risk.

The Hub partnered with Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) to develop resources to train almost 40 advisors across six industries to work with farmers to apply seasonal climate forecasts on-farm.

The Forewarned is Forearmed Climate Coaching project is the final stage of

the national Forewarned is Forearmed project. As part of this project, funded by the Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry as part of its Rural R&D for Profit program, BoM worked with research and industry groups to develop five forecasting tools focused on heat, cold and rainfall extreme weather events.

In the final phase of this five-year project, the Hub worked with dairy, beef, grains, sugar and wine reference groups to develop industry-specific resources. This included learning resources tailored to farmers as well as pilot ‘train the trainer’ deliverer and producer workshops across the different industries.

Agrista consultant, Tanisha Shields, was one of the project deliverers. She said a critical learning from this project was developing a better understanding of weather forecasts and how forecasting tools can help farmers in the face of extreme climatic conditions.

“These tools enable farmers to plan ahead, beyond the immediate future covered by a typical seven-day weather forecast, to help them make informed decisions based on longer seasonal outlooks,” Ms Shields said.

“Having a better understanding of weather forecasting language, such as medians, averages, deciles and probability, provides growers with more confidence to use long range weather outlooks in their on-farm management decisions.”

Ms Shields said feedback from producer workshops highlighted that while farmers were aware of and used the forecasting tools, they lacked the confidence to interpret them accurately.

“That’s why this phase in the project is so important – farmers can use these as an additional resource, combining them with other data for more comprehensive decision-making.” She said.

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rainfall coupled with warmer days and nights, Ms Shields said this may impact how producers approach livestock joining.

“Taking into account the average rainfall forecast and current pasture levels, most sheep producers in the southern NSW region will be going into joining with enough feed,” Ms Shields said.

“The hot temperature forecast will come into play when deciding the length of joining and also potential paddock allocations, such as selecting those with more shelter if heat becomes an issue. If it was a drier outlook or if the higher temperatures continue, you could start to use that information to put some triggers in place for if they reach certain thresholds.

That way, you’re making the best decisions you can with the data you have.”

Hub Program Manager Mary Goodacre said increasing the knowledge and confidence in interpreting seasonal forecasts for

advisors had flow-on affects, with a typical farm advisor likely to influence 20-50 producer clients.

“The more they use these tools with farmers, the more comfortable and confident they will feel in workshop delivery,” Ms Goodacre said.

“Plus, the flexible design of the Forewarned is Forearmed workshop package lends itself to be an add-on workshop for other extension activities, particularly activities themed

around climate and weather sensitive decisions.”

Southern NSW Innovation Hub is one of eight hubs established across Australia through funding from the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund to build resilience to drought and form the epicentre of user-driven innovation, research and adoption and facilitate transformational change in Australian agriculture.

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Students spread Christmas kindness STUDENTS from The Alpine School in Cooma teamed up with Rotarians from Taree and the Rotary E-Club of 9650 to deliver some pre-Christmas joy to refugee children in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The Rotarians provided the SchoolKit sponsorship and some of the Tiny Books that accompany them.

The students provided the rest of the artwork, and did some learning activities about Congo and Africa in general as well.

The Tiny Books are written in French or Swahili, as these are the languages in use in their part of the world. The children who receive them have been learning to read

Rotarians help prepare books to send to refugee families in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

CHRISTMAS CHEER: Students from Cooma’s Alpine School are supporting refugee families in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Teachers and others auspiced by Rotary some of the world’s poorest interested in the project can and write using slates, but security.,” SchoolKit founder Australia World Community children.

The project enables the learn more or make contact have mostly never held a and Cooma teacher Penny Service and the Rotary team, formerly surviving by through the website www.

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SchoolKit employs a begging, to rent safe homes bonvolo.net.

“It good for us all to know “It’s sometimes hard to Penny encouraged those imagine a life without any how lucky we are, and how sewing team of eight and to pay for the education interested in supporting to full-time, producing school of their own children. books, or public education, we can help.” make contact.

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Diverse band members bond ■ Part two

By KAREN FORMAN WENDY McDougall never dreamed that a call for people to join her to play ukulele together at Dalgety would result in her managing a 13-piece rock band being offered public gigs all around the region.

The professional freelance photographer and photo-based artist had moved from Sydney to the Snowy Mountains and was keen to make some connections with like-minded people, so made a call on the local Dalgety Facebook page.

Two local women joined her, then another two, then suddenly, with the addition of partners and others from all walks of life, the 13-piece Band from Snowy River was born.

The diverse group, which ranges from teens to “mature age”, from students to ex professional musicians, health care workers to farmers, has, Wendy says, bonded by the universal language of music.

TBFSR made its public stage debut playing rock and roll at the National Busking Championships and then played at Jindabyne Carols in the Park.

We introduced Wendy, Rob Ereaux, Bruce Wilson, Amanda Beed, Lachie Beed and Carpo on November 22.

Meet the rest:

LEAD SINGERS NAME: Jon Percy HOME: Jindabyne JOB: Machine operator INSTRUMENT: Singer and guitarist. Lead vocalist for TBFSR MUSICAL NOTES: “I have been playing guitar for about 10 years. My brother-in-law showed me a couple of chords and then I taught myself. I have been singing since before I can remember...my brother was singing, and I thought, I can do that.

When I was 18, I was in a band and later got lessons in Sydney. We had a garage jam band that used to play in RSL clubs, at parties, playing 80s covers and I was singing in church choirs and bands at C3 church around Sydney.”

Lead singer and guitarist, Jon Percy.

TALENT: (Clockwise from left) Lachie Beed, Gill Wilson, Wendy McDougall, Bruce Wilson, Marc O’Hare, Carpo, Rob Ereaux, Amanda Bed, Andrew Scumack.

NAME: Gabi Forman, 17 HOME: Kalkite JOB: Year 12 student INSTRUMENT: Singer, acoustic and electric guitar, ukulele.

MUSICAL NOTES: “I have been playing piano since I was seven, ukulele since eight, taught myself guitar in COVID lockdown and then had lessons with Simon Grace. I’ve had professional vocal coaching for seven years. I sing the national anthem at school and community events, have played at Jindabyne Op Shop, compete in the ANBC each year, do school musicals, lead Uniting Church band, help run a Christian weekly jam session, busk at Nuggets Crossing and play at Jindabyne Carols in the Park, BerriJam and Cooma open mics, Brumby Bar, and Jindabyne Bowling Club. I love teaching new people guitar and singing and mentoring young musicians.

I am learning so much playing with a big band, the ins and outs of the music industry.”

mostly in Perth. I came to Dalgety from Sydney and am loving getting to know people and feel warmly welcomed.”

NAME: Andrew Schumack HOME: Jindabyne JOB: Former music teacher, educator, now farmer INSTRUMENT: Guitar, all kinds of guitar, plus drums and trumpet. “My parents were musical. From a young age I was in concert bands and choirs and rock bands, playing in a church band. I have been doing a bit with Marc and Wendy, too, which has been nice.”

NAME: Gill Wilson HOME: Dalgety JOB: Art therapy teacher, teacher INSTRUMENT: Slide guitar, percussion “I answered Wendy’s ad on Facebook looking for ukulele players after realising I had five ukuleles in the house. I didn’t play it, but I can. I’ve played guitar since I was 12 and was working as a teacher at Dalgety school when the kids made ukuleles for an event and they all played the C-chord, and I played the other chords to fill in.

I bought my slide guitar GUITARISTS in March from a market and thinking it looked like NAME: Mark O’Hare fun. I play in church and HOME: Dalgety JOB: Semi retired, set sometimes in other groups builder in film and theatre, and sometimes solo.” snowplough driver INSTRUMENT: Bass player MUSICAL NOTES: “I have UKES been playing bass for 37 years, starting at 21. I was NAME: Kaz Forman always fascinated with it HOME: Kalkite and passionate about music. JOB: Journalist and I played with cover bands, MTB coach

INSTRUMENT: Ukulele, banjolele, backup vocals if my voice ever comes back after vocal cord damage due to severe asthma.

“I learned piano as a child reluctantly but my ear for music resulted in me not learning to read music properly and I have regretted it forever.

I am surrounded in my family by professional strings players, amp builders, singers and never thought I could ever play anything with strings, but my daughter taught me ukulele in COVID lockdown, and I am now so addicted I have four ukes and a banjolele which has the same strings and chords as a uke but sounds like a banjo.

I joined the band when it was just a few women playing ukulele and now find myself in a rock band and playing at church.

NAME: Sarah Baxter, 14 HOME: Jindabyne JOB: Student INSTRUMENT: Backup vocals and ukulele “I have been playing ukulele for a year after being introduced to it by Gabi and Kaz. I love it as it is simple and fun to play. I used to play piano and clarinet.

I and I am doing music as an elective at school. I have been accompanying Gabi busking and doing some solos at BerriJam and Cooma open mike and sang at the Brumby Bar with her.

I learn singing with Jenni Reeves. I am gaining confidence and starting to do more solos.”

Singer, guitarist and ukulele player, Gabi Forman.

Ukulele player, Karen Forman.

Backup vocalist and ukulele player, Sarah Baxter.

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Snell claims Women’s Major Singles

By LUKE TREADWELL LEONIE Snell has yet again taken out the Women’s Major Singles event at the Cooma Bowling Club, this time defeating Dawn Russell 25-16.

In the final played last week, Leonie led from the start getting out to a two shot 7-5 lead which grew as the contest went on.

Drawing in at least one of her first two bowls, Snell put immense pressure on Russell in the early parts of the match to take a 15-8 lead.

Despite this, Russell wasn’t outclassed and made numerous attempts to turn the head after pressure had been applied. Without much luck, Russell played some great weighted shots

that just didn’t quite get the rub, wick, or sit the shot.

Not to be beaten easily and with true fighting spirit, Russel clawed her way back to 15 all before leading 16-15.

That’s where the momentum ran out, with Russell parked on 16, Snell went on to finish the match with a four-shot count on the last end.

“It was a good contest, and Leonie played well, we now have the club fours and the triples coming up in the new year so the competition will reignite again,” Dawn said.

Leonie congratulated Dawn on her efforts, saying she played excellent bowls and just needed a little bit more luck on the day.

CHAMPION: Leonie Snell is once again the Cooma Bowling Club Women’s Major Singles Champion. PHOTO: Luke Treadwell

Teeing off Hiking season off to great start for Cancer Thredbo to Mt Kosciuszko track ready for Christmas hikers Council

By BOMBALA GOLF CLUB ON Saturday December 16, it was a very early start for golfers playing 72 holes for the Longest Day event raising funds for the Cancer Council.

Five teams hit off just before 6am playing a two-man ambrose. The first team completed their 72 holes by 2 pm.

Hitting off in the fog, players were lucky that it didn’t get too hot for most of the day. The groups coming in later did find it hot.

Great effort by these players especially our 81 year-old.

The golfers finished off the day with a BBQ and thanks to Peta Elton supplying the salad for them. It was the quietest the club has been when the 10 tired players got in.

The winners were Korie Elton and Nick Ryan on 272 from Wayne Elton and Ray Crawford 284 and Joel Cherry and Liam Beazley 284.

Sunday was the start of the chicken runs, playing 18 hole stableford.

A number of the players fronted up again after their big day.

The winner was Leon Jones on 36 points from Simon Stephen 31 points.

Golden shot Leon Jones.

Chicken run program Saturday December 23 - 18 holes.

Sunday December 24 - nine holes Tuesday December 26 - nine holes Saturday December 30 - 18 holes Sunday December 31 - nine holes Monday January 1 - nine holes.

Saturday January 6 - 18 holes.

Sunday January 7 - nine Holes Saturday January 13 - nine holes Sunday January 14 - 18 holes

AFTER a warmer than average spring, the track from Thredbo to Mt Kosciuszko is clear of snow. This is significantly unusual for this time of year.

Upgrades have occurred on many sections of the track, included new signage at the 2km mark, Mt Kosciuszko Lookout.

The installation highlights the unique way the Great Dividing range was formed and the significant cultural connection to Country

the Aboriginal People of the Mountains hold.

Small sections of hand rails have been installed for ease of travel through the more curved sections of walking track. At Rawson Pass, the highest toilets in Australia are now open.

Please make note there is no running water or rubbish bins here.

As hikers spiral to the west of Mt Kosciuszko, large and steep walls of snow remain to

HIKING: The top of Mt Kosciuszko Lookout.

Alpine Stackhousia.

the left of the track. This snow is a crucial water source to the streams and the longevity of the alpine flora and fauna throughout summer.

Be sure to mind your step as you near the summit. Track works continue this season with upgrades to the upper section, making the top of Australia more accessible. Large bags (for helicopter liftings) are lined to the side of the track and some rock work remains to be

completed. Please make note of any signage or workers and adhere to all instruction for your own safety and enjoyment.

Mass flowering across the rare ecosystem, the alpine of Kosciuszko National Park has also commenced.

Within Kosciuszko National Park there are a known 212 native fern and flowering species, of this around 30 known to exclusively be in Kosciuszko’s alpine area.

To make the most of lift operating hours and hiking opportunities, check out the lift and trail status www.thredbo. com.au/weather/lifts-trails

Rock work continues to improve accessibility to the summit.

Gunn’s Alpine Buttercup.

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Cikos blasts Bombala Ingram’s return has Blue Heelers eyeing title to round two win

By LUKE TREADWELL ROUND 2 of the Monaro District Cricket Association senior one-day competition is in the books with some close games played.

Rhythm took on Coffey’s at Rotary Oval with Coffey’s batting first on what looked to be a good deck for batting.

Rhythm’s bowlers were very economical early, especially Jeremiah Peisley, giving nothing away and bowling a line and length that was hard to hit. Coffey’s made a good start led by Dale Cook (31), before regular wickets fell limiting the scoring.

Coffey’s posted 118 with Kaeliff Khoury the pick of the Rhythm bowlers. Khoury finished with figures of 3-19 off his eight overs of off spin.

Luke Treadwell anchored the Rhythm innings with a well compiled 33 but ran out of partners.

Rhythm falling 19 runs short of the target.

Nathan Boate picked up 3-12 from his spin bowling and was well supported by Hunter Caldwell who picked up 2-6 with his seamers.

Bombala hosted Dalgety in the second fixture with J. Cikos hitting 94 for the Bombala side who chased down Dalgety’s 133.

Cikos took to the Dalgety bowlers finding the boundary 14 times. Simon Freebody was economical for Dalgety taking 2-25 off his seven overs.

Dalgety set about their run chase with the in-form Iain Elliot notching up another half century and setting up a thrilling contest.

Dave Bartle supported Elliot well with 26, and contributions from Zeeshan and Rylee Holland made things very close.

In the final match of the round, Jindabyne took on

Berridale at home on John Connors Oval.

The Tigers won the toss and elected to bowl.

Berridale posted 74 with the ever-reliable Russell Haylock (23) the only top order Whitetail to score runs.

Haylock was supported by a wagging tail with number nine and ten adding 30 runs between them to give the Whitetails something to bowl at.

The best of the Jindabyne bowlers was Isaac Dawson who added another five-wicket haul to his name.

The Tigers lost five wickets in their chase before one of the Monaro’s best bats in Dave Tickel saw the homeside to victory.

Tickel finished unbeaten on 39 and is looking hard to beat early for the competition’s leading run scorer.

Competition takes a break until January14.

Monaro cricket scorecards - round 2 Coffeys 9/118 defeat Rhythm all out 99 Coffeys batting D. Cook 31 – LBW (Khoury) R. Brown 6 – Bowled (Kasun) T. Walker 3 – Caught (Asanovski) H. Caldwell 10 – Bowled (McNab) N. Moon 2 – Caught (McNab) D. Roach 11 – Bowled (Khoury) N. Thompson 15 – LBW (Khoury) M. Marshall 5 – Bowled (Nemasha) K. Harrison 13* N. Boate 2 – Caught (Asanovski) R. Brademann 0* 9/118 off 45 overs Rhythm bowling K. McNab 2/25 – 8 overs J. Piesley 0/3 – 4 overs K. Basnagoda 1/13 – 5 overs I. Nemasha 1/18 – 8 overs D. Asanovski 2/20 – 5 overs K. Khoury 3/19 – 8 overs A. Akib 0/11 – 2 overs Rhythm batting A. Akib 0 – Caught (Harrison) K. Khoury 10 – Caught (Caldwell) M. Hynes 14 – Caught (Marshall) L. Treadwell 33 – Caught (Caldwell) K. Basnagoda 0 – Bowled (Caldwell) I. Nemasha 11 – Caught (Brown) K. McNab 0 – Caught (Brown) T. Inskip 0 – Bowled (Boate) R. Smith 0 – Bowled (Boate) D. Asanovski – Caught (Brown) J. Peisley 0* All out 99 Coffey’s bowling K. Harrison 1/18 – 7 overs N. Thompson 0/13 – 2 overs M. Marshall 1/11 – 2 overs R. Brown 1/19 – 4 overs H. Caldwell 2/6 – 4 overs N. Boate 3/12 – 7 overs D. Roach 0/16 - 4 overs Bombala 4/144 defeat Dalgety all out 138 Dalgety batting L. Taylor 2 – Caught (Kading) I. Elliot 50 – Caught (L. Tonks) Zeeshan 14 – Caught (Kading) D. Bartle 26 – Caught (Brooks) S. Freebody 7 – Caught behind (Brooks) O. Freebody 6 – Caught (Richardson) R. Holland 13 – Caught (Smith) N. Holland 6 – Bowled (Sullivan) J. Holland 1 – Bowled (Smith) C. Holland 0 – Bowled (Smith) A. Wellsmore 0* All out 133

Bombala bowling H. Kater 0/22 – 5 overs R. Kading 2/28 – 4 overs L. Tonks 1/22 – 6 overs J. Cikos 0/20 – 5 overs C. Brooks 2/20 – 4 overs S. Richardson 1/13 – 3 overs A. Smith 2/10 – 2 overs J. Sullivan 2/1 – 2 overs Bombala batting M. Tonks 8 – Caught (O. Freebody) C. Brooks 2 – Caught (S. Freebody) J. Cikos 94 - Caught (N. Holland) H. Kater 14 – Caught (S. Freebody) B. Tonks 8* A. Smith 10* 4/144 off 27 overs Dalgety bowling Zeeshan 0/21 – 3 overs O. Freebody 1/16 – 3 overs S. Freebody 2/25 – 7 overs D. Bartle 0/26 – 4 overs R. Holland 0/21 – 4 overs C. Holland 0/21 – 2 overs N. Holland 1/15 - 2 overs Jindabyne 5/76 defeat Berridale all out 74 Berridale R. Haylock 23 – Caught (A. Beck) R. Willet 1 – Bowled (Dawson) B. Rehman 0 – Bowled (Dawson) B. Hearn 0 – Bowled (Dawson) J. Lyster 0 – Bowled (Dawson) A. Thompson 5 – LBW (Stevens) M. Danial 0 – Bowled (Louis) D. Watts 4 – Bowled (Louis) I. Ansari 12* S. Lyster 18 – Bowled (Dawson) Jindabyne bowling I. Dawson 5/10 – 7 overs L. Saare 0/3 – 3 overs C. Stevens 1/4 – 2 overs N. Louis 2/11 – 4 overs D. Oxley 0/29 – 8 overs A. Beck 1/14 – 3 overs Jindabyne batting A. Beck 0 – Caught (Inshal) A. Bachus 4 – Bowled (Inshal) M. Marks 1 – Bowled (Thompson) L. Saare 1 – Bowled (Thompson) D. Tickle 39* I. Dawson 10 – Caught (Thompson) C. Stevens 15* Best figures – A. Thompson 3/20 A. Thompson 3/20 – 8 I. Ansari 2/12 – 6 J. Lyster 0/21 – 3 R. Willet 0/15 – 1.3 D. Watts 0/5 – 0.3

By LUKE TREADWELL THE Bombala Blue Heelers are most certainly targeting a finals berth in the upcoming Group 16 rugby league competition after landing some key signings.

Arguably the biggest signing of them all is Luke Ingram who will captain/ coach the club in 2024.

Ingram is a hometown hero who has previously won a premiership with the Heelers.

In 2022, the rampaging 26-year-old front row forward played with the Mackay Cutters who are a part of the Queensland Cup and a feeder team for the North Queensland Cowboys NRL side.

Blue Heelers President Hugh Platts said Ingram’s return will boost the club’s finals prospects while generating plenty of interest in the community.

“Luke returns with a wealth of knowledge and experience and will take on the role of captain coach of first grade,” Platts said.

Ingram played five games

for the Cutters starting in two games and coming off the bench in the other three and also spent some time with the Mackay West Tigers in 2022 in the Mackay District Rugby League competition where he won a premiership.

In 2023, Ingram played at the Wagga Kangaroos in Group 9 where they finished second on the regular season ladder to the Temora Dragons.

The Kangaroos went on to make the grand final against the Tumut Blues going down in a nail biter 23-18 at McDonalds Park.

The Heelers will be hoping Ingram provides their forward pack with a similar boost in 2024 as he did in 2018 when the Blue Heelers lifted the Group 16 trophy for the first time in 27 years downing the Bega Roosters 14-12.

Also returning in 2024 is Paul Perkins, Paul is another local who has played a lot of football in Bombala.

Perkins lifted the shield in Bega as Captain in 2018 at the time saying, “it’s

SIGNING: Bombala has put pen to paper with key signing Luke Ingram on board for 2024. something we will never forget.”

With memories made in 2018, the Heelers are gathering momentum for an upcoming tilt at the Group 16 premiership.

“Our premiership winning coach Korie Elton has signed on again for reserve grade and the club is building towards a fantastic 2024 season,” Plaats said.

“Pre-season training is well underway and there is a great feeling at the Blue Heelers this year.

“We are currently seeking a ladies league-tag coach for season 2024, interested parties should contact the club.”

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Zac’s Dirt Church provides solace Jindabyne mountain bike talent awaits injuries to heal

By KAREN FORMAN RISING mountain bike star Zac Rowland is standing at the top of a huge jump, learning on his bike, looking out to the track that he is not going to be able to ride on for most of his upcoming school holidays, but still managing a smile for the camera.

Zac, 14, recently broke three bones in his arm while training and although he has done what all good athletes do when injured and “re-set my goals”, he could be forgiven for feeling a little down in the mouth given this is his third injury he has sustained in just a few months and he isn’t supposed to be riding his beloved bike until it heals.

What makes it tougher is that the track he is looking at is one that he and his dad, Tony, have built together, on their property on Geikle Ck Rd, Hilltop, and he’s not only been enjoying riding it, but also sharing it with members of the public on their monthly open days.

“It’s not how I imagined spending the holidays,” the Snowy Mountains Grammar School (SMGS) Year 8 student says, looking down at the blue fibreglass cast on his left arm.

But rather than letting the latest injury get him down, he says it just makes him determined to work harder at the alternative training he can do for the upcoming 2024 mountain bike season, like gym and indoor bike trainer – and set to work with his dad, as they continue

to build and develop the mountain bike park, they call the Dirt Church.

“That’s how I’ve gotten through the other broken arm and the dislocated shoulder,” he said. “I just find other ways to train and I also do a lot of volunteer work around races and school. And work with Dad on the track.”

He also enjoys spending time with the family’s growing goat herd (which likes nibbling on the grass around the jumps on the dual slalom, downhill and beginner to advanced slopestyle courses that have taken shape on the property) The family decided to build the Dirt Church is response to what they saw as a need for mountain biking facilities in the Jindabyne area that could be used when the Thredbo downhill mountain bike park was closed, in the winter, just whenever.

They open it to the public one Friday afternoon a month, or by arrangement and have plans to run some events for the local mountain biking population in the future.

“People can come; they just need to let us know, and sign a waiver,” Zac says.

Zac is a keen advocate of mountain biking as a sport for all ages. He started riding bikes after being given a balance bike at two and according to mum Colleen, “never wanting to stop”. He was riding BMX by three and racing MTB by six.

He tried road and triathlon

BIKES: Dirt Church is a private MTB park open to the public near Jindabyne. with his dad, but moved to the dirt as “I don’t really like riding flat” and “dirt riders are really friendly”. He particularly likes big jumps and steep downhills and breaking bones sometimes neither stops nor deters him.

Born and raised in Newcastle, Zac mostly raced club events until the family made the move to the Snowy Mountains in 2020.

He has been a member of the SMGS Elite Mountain Bike Academy since it was set up when he was finishing Year Six, is a member of the Queensland based Off The Brakes team and been supported by Nuke proof Bikes since 2020, is a member of Green Valleys Mountain Bike Club, is a consistent regionals, states and nationals

Part of the jumps course at Dirt Church on the Rowland family property.

Interschools Mountain Bike Championships competitor, keenly competes in and volunteers at Snowy Mountains MTB Club and Jindabyne Cycling Club events and has competed in Australian downhill and enduro events.

Best results started to come for Zac at the start of the 2022-23 MTB season… third in the first round of the national series at Illinbah, Queensland at the end of 2022 and sixth at the 2022 national downhill championships as a first year under 15…but it was then that the injuries started to happen.

On January 1 he fractured his radius, ulna and growth plate at Thredbo, which put him out of the series, but after spending weeks rehabbing and recovering, building Dirt Church and

Rising MTB star Zac Rowland is down but he’s not out. He has big plans for the 2023-24 MTB season. volunteering, he managed to heal in time to indulge in other great love: snowboarding and came fourth in all of his events in the interschools competitions and a FIS youth border cross event at Mt Hotham during the 2023 winter.

Looking forward to the 2023-24 riding season, he returned to the bike in term four but then managed to dislocate his shoulder the night before the interschools regionals competition. “I did it anyway, taping it up, but I couldn’t pull out of the gate.”

He healed in time for the Victorian downhill series in October and placed fifth, then scored a top five in the Victorian series and top seven at nationals, all as a first year under 17 and was looking for top 10s for the rest of the season.

Then, on December 15, he broke his radius and ulna through the centre after making a major jump, but falling onto his arm on a flat part of the track. “I was flying through the air and I just knew, I thought, screw this,” he says. “I didn’t have a scratch anywhere else”.

Surgery was required and the prognosis is good, but he cannot ride for two to three months.

“I have just reset my goals and am looking to next year,” he says. His bike goals for 2023-24 are the Cannonball downhill series at Thredbo, Interschools to national level, and ultimately to represent Australia.

Interested in riding the Dirt Church? Find Dirt Church or Zac Sends on Instagram.

Rising MTB star Zac Rowland can’t wait to be flying high again after his latest injury heals.

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Bears sign spine Key signings have Bears roaring

By LUKE TREADWELL THE Snowy River Bears have wasted no time building upon a finals appearance last season signing several players during the off-season and crucially, getting the spine to sign the dotted line.

Marquee 2023 signings Liam Rankin, Brendon Taueki, and Dean Wilson have resigned with the Bears for 2024, and they re-join club young-gun and hooker Tristan Hamilton to round out a productive off season for Bears management.

Crucially these players make up the Bears spine with Liam Rankin staring at Halfback alongside his halves partner and five-eight Brendon Taueki, ably supported by speedster Dean Wilson at Fullback and directed by hooker Tristan Hamilton.

Bears fans will be excited at the prospect of another year with the same group gelling together President Rob Freebody said.

“We are building towards something and keeping the playing group together will go a long way towards a 2024 premiership,” Freebody said.

Club Secretary Teagan Wilson addressed adoring fans on social media welcoming back the Snowy River Bears 2023 Player of the year, and powerhouse Liam Rankin.

“We’re excited to see this dynamic play maker in action again this year taking the Bears to new heights under his towering bombs,” Teagan Wilson said.

“Back for another year is local Tristan Hamilton.

Building on his 2023 season where he sharpened his skills and his haircut, this elusive hooker is set to leave Group 16 defenders behind quicker than his golden locks.

“Brendon Taueki is fresh out of retirement, the guy with more comebacks than Rocky Balboa is back in the saddle to bolster the Bears

outside backs in his electric fashion.

“Both the Bears community and the greyhound bus of loving family he brings with him every week are excited to see the boys raise the illustrious Group 16 Shield as the final Ode to a stellar career.

“After a last-minute call up to this year’s West Wyalong knockout, the tall timbered Oliver Toma was hooked on the Bears and ready to make the switch from Rugby Union to Rugby league.

“High-flying winger and Bears’ highest try scorer Will Moore is back. Famous around Snowy Mountains for his electric pace down the sideline and aerial stunts at the corner post.”

John Fields returns in season 2024 as Vice Captain Coach and Robbie Vejvoda who was the club’s player procurement officer in 2023, will take up the management role steering the administration of the first-grade team.

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SIGNED: Tristan Hamilton will look to repeat this effort from 2023 when he crashed over the top of his opposite number.

Litchfield lands huge deal PHOEBE Litchfield has come along in leaps and boundaries in 2023, recently signing a $182,000 deal to play T20 cricket with the Gujarat Giants in the Indian based Women’s Premier League.

Litchfield recently equalled New Zealand’s Sophie Devine for the fastest 50 in T20 international cricket when she dismantled the West Indies at North Sydney Oval in October.

The boundaries flowed when she set the record with Litchfield making her half century in just 18 balls.

When asked how she had

adapted to short format cricket so well, Litchfield said there’s not a lot that’s changed to adapt to the shorter format, I just have more intent to score off every ball. For me it’s about being brave and taking more risks.

This season the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) super star has continued backing herself to be more aggressive hitting 14 sixes and 27 fours from 14 innings.

Litchfield finished the WBBL season with 309 runs at an average of 28.09, and striking at 130.38, with a high score of 68.

Litchfield’s Sydney Thunder made the finals series in 2023 going down to the Brisbane Heat in a playoff match. Litchfield was a key player for the Thunder ranked inside the top three bats for the Sydney Thunder club.

She will now turn her attention to the upcoming one-off test match against India starting December 21 should she be selected.

Following the test match there is a three game ODI series starting December 28.

The WPL is due to get underway in February and will continue into March.

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SPORT ON THE SNOWY MONARO

Record numbers for rocking Jindabyne Rodeo

By TRISTA HEATH

READY TO RIDE Local rider, Harry Corkhill is looking to defend his novice bareback title.

PHOTO: Jenny Solomon.

Man From Snowy River Rodeo celebrates 80 years “The Committee looks forward to seeing all our very loyal supporters, sponsors, competitors, contractors and volunteers for a truly memorable occasion,”Mr Rowson said.

He thanks the following sponsors: Banjo Patterson inn, Snowy River Tyre Power, Snow Country Automotive, Snowy Residential, Gavin Patton Plumbing, Sundance Bakery,

Kirshner/Mackay property and Livestock, Get Fenced, BCR Earth Moving, Terrence’s Over Snow & ATVs, Pats Patch Caravan Park, BWS Jindabyne, Kevin Biilman building, Snowy Mountains Auto, Jindabyne

Butchery, You Skip it, Jindabyne Cool Rooms, Kraft Earth Moving, John Irwin, A&K Mechielson, Jenny Solomon, Snowy Mountains Magazine, Jindabyne Water Supplies and Perisher Ski Resort.

Where the Flick is Bendoc?

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JINDABYNE’S Man from Snowy River Rodeo is a truly iconic Snowy Mountains event, which has been running in the Jindabyne area since 1943.

Celebrating its 80th year, the committee is expecting to see around 2,000 spectators roll through the gates for a spectacular day.

Gates open at 10am on Thursday December 28 at John Connors Oval, Jindabyne and has already received record entries for 2023 with 192 competitors, 36 bull riders, 35 steer riders and more than 30 in the bronc rides and the usual barrel racing entries.

After a totally enjoyable 2022 Rodeo, the committee is encouraging the community to attend again and join in on all the fun and action.

The action includes Open and Novice Bulls, Saddle Bronc, Bareback Horses, Ladies Barrel Race, Junior Steer ride and Junior Barrel Races.

Jindabyne Rodeo is a much loved event each year and was awarded the community event of the year in 2022 at the Jindabyne Australia Day Awards.

Committee member Allan Rowson said it is always a great day out for the whole family with not only all the thrills and spills of the Rodeo but also Tony Jo’s sideshow alley, food stalls, clothing stalls, barbecue and bar facilities available.

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SPORT IN JINDABYNE AND THE SNOWY MOUNTAINS

Record numbers for rocking Jindabyne Rodeo

By TRISTA HEATH

READY TO RIDE Local rider, Harry Corkhill is looking to defend his novice bareback title.

PHOTO: Jenny Solomon.

Man From Snowy River Rodeo celebrates 80 years “The Committee looks forward to seeing all our very loyal supporters, sponsors, competitors, contractors and volunteers for a truly memorable occasion,”Mr Rowson said.

He thanks the following sponsors: Banjo Patterson inn, Snowy River Tyre Power, Snow Country Automotive, Snowy Residential, Gavin Patton Plumbing, Sundance Bakery,

Kirshner/Mackay property and Livestock, Get Fenced, BCR Earth Moving, Terrence’s Over Snow & ATVs, Pats Patch Caravan Park, BWS Jindabyne, Kevin Biilman building, Snowy Mountains Auto, Jindabyne

Butchery, You Skip it, Jindabyne Cool Rooms, Kraft Earth Moving, John Irwin, A&K Mechielson, Jenny Solomon, Snowy Mountains Magazine, Jindabyne Water Supplies and Perisher Ski Resort.

Where the Flick is Bendoc?

HAPPY

OPEN FOR NEW YEARS ON A SUNDAY, FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 30 YEARS WITH A SPECIAL MENU AND KARAOKE! COME AND JOIN THE PARTY!

‘Little Bush Pub in the middle of nowhere’

BENDOC

CLOSED 1 ST OF JANUARY.

10-12 Dowling St, Bendoc, Victoria, 3888 • PH: 02 6458 1453 • Email: bendochotel@gmail.com • Open: Monday - Saturday • Kitchen (6pm - 8pm) Bookings recommended

Published by Monaro Media Group Pty Ltd ACN 121 288 060 of 59 Vale St, Cooma NSW 2630. Postal Address : PO Box 1227, Cooma NSW 2630

JINDABYNE’S Man from Snowy River Rodeo is a truly iconic Snowy Mountains event, which has been running in the Jindabyne area since 1943.

Celebrating its 80th year, the committee is expecting to see around 2,000 spectators roll through the gates for a spectacular day.

Gates open at 10am on Thursday December 28 at John Connors Oval, Jindabyne and has already received record entries for 2023 with 192 competitors, 36 bull riders, 35 steer riders and more than 30 in the bronc rides and the usual barrel racing entries.

After a totally enjoyable 2022 Rodeo, the committee is encouraging the community to attend again and join in on all the fun and action.

The action includes Open and Novice Bulls, Saddle Bronc, Bareback Horses, Ladies Barrel Race, Junior Steer ride and Junior Barrel Races.

Jindabyne Rodeo is a much loved event each year and was awarded the community event of the year in 2022 at the Jindabyne Australia Day Awards.

Committee member Allan Rowson said it is always a great day out for the whole family with not only all the thrills and spills of the Rodeo but also Tony Jo’s sideshow alley, food stalls, clothing stalls, barbecue and bar facilities available.