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Bears seal historic win

THE Snowy River Bears and Bombala High Heelers have capped off a memorable grand final day for our local sides, both coming away with premierships.

The Bears secured their first, first grade premiership since 1996 with a tense 20-12 win over Eden.

Earlier in the day, at Narooma, the High Heelers won their fifth title in 11-years following a convincing performance. The Bombala side defeated Eden 20-0.

It was almost three premierships for the Snowy Monaro clubs when the Cooma Fillies came within centimetres of scoring on the final siren to send the match into extra-time.

■ Grand final coverage on pages 42- 46

Monaro RFS to enact early bushfire danger period

By MELINDA CAIRNS HACK

LOW moisture levels and a recent spate of grassfires has prompted the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) to bring forward the region’s bushfire danger period.

Local RFS officers are again warning landholders to be vigilant and exercise caution when undertaking burns.

Snowy Monaro RFS deputy fire

control officer Ash Morrow said the early start date of September 1 is due to concerning low fuel moisture levels, particularly in the northern parts of the district, with RFS crews having to respond to numerous out of control fires in recent weeks.

After extensive consultations with community members and the Bushfire Management Committee, the RFS said it has

decided to bring the permit season forward.

“The early start to the Bushfire Danger Period is a proactive measure to ensure community safety and preparedness,” Mr Morrow said.

During the Bushfire Danger Period, landowners and managers are required to obtain a fire permit from their local fire control centre before lighting any fires, including

Permits are free and can be obtained by contacting the Snowy Monaro Fire Control Centre or your local brigade. On days of total fire ban, all permits are automatically revoked.

“Over the last few weeks, there have been numerous occasions where fires have escaped and threatened properties,” Mr Morrow said.

“Given the current conditions and recent fire activity, it is crucial that residents are wellprepared and use fire safely.”

A recent case in point is a grassfire which Cooma Rural Fire Brigade and Fire and Rescue NSW Cooma responded to early last week located on the outskirts of Cooma.

■ Read more on page 5

hazard reduction burns.

VICTORS: The Snowy River Bears celebrate their first grade premiership. Hundreds came from across the region to watch the Bears, Fillies and High Heelers in grand final action at Narooma. PHOTO: Nathan Thompson

Forum shines light on violence Charges

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NIMMITABEL resident

Andrew Evan Thaler had multiple assault charges withdrawn when he faced Cooma Local Court last week.

Mr Thaler, 51, had been charged with the alleged assault of a female Nimmitabel business owner and her husband.

Mr Thaler’s charges of: occasioning actual bodily harm, common assault, intentionally choke a person without their consent, and remaining on inclosed lands, were all withdrawn by NSW Police and dismissed by Magistrate Clisdell in Cooma Local Court on Wednesday August 21.

As his charges were being dismissed, Mr Thaler, a candidate in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council Elections, was thrown out of court by Magistrate Clisdell after sitting at the bar table.

“Don’t sit at the bar table, you’re not a lawyer,” Magistrate Clisdell said.

“Get out of the court, how dare you.”

Magistrate Clisdell called on Mr Thaler’s lawyer, Mark Davis who appeared via AVL, to inform his client to behave.

“I’ve been very patient with Mr Thaler over many years,” Magistrate Clisdell said.

CWA awareness week brings community together

THE Monaro Group CWA is bringing together local service providers, community members and the Small Steps For Hannah organisation to raise awareness of violence against women, family and domestic violence in the Snowy Monaro, and across the state.

Michel Jeh, an educator at the Small Steps for Hannah organisation will lead a local forum run by the Monaro Group CWA as part of the group’s awareness week.

The forum starts at 6pm

Monday September 2 and 10am Tuesday September 3, each session at the Cooma Ex-Services Club.

Monaro Group CWA president Liesbet Shiel says domestic and family violence are clearly enormous issues not going away.

Ms Shiel said the CWA Awareness Week will help give more publicity and prominence to these issues.

“We represent 8000 women across NSW and the ACT, and we believe it is important to keep applying pressure to policy-makers around improved support and protections for victims of gender-based violence,” Ms Shiel said.

The Country Women’s Association CWA of NSW’s Monaro Group is launching its annual awareness week campaign, to be held in the first week of September.

This year, the Monaro Group of CWA, along with hundreds of other CWA branches across NSW and the ACT, will highlight the ongoing crisis around gender-based violence – including domestic and family violence, and also including violence

against women by men who are not their intimate partners.

Monaro Group Branches agree the issue was on the association’s radar at its annual state conference in Coffs Harbour in May, when an urgency motion was unanimously passed on the need for more action on rates of domestic violence against women and families.

“This is clearly an enormous issue that is not going away, and this year it seems like it’s

just getting worse, with hardly a week going by when we’re not hearing about the senseless and brutal death of another Australian woman,” Monaro CWA Group president Liesbet Shiel said.

“As an organisation that represents more than 8000 women across NSW and the ACT, we feel a responsibility to highlight this problem and the need for more resources that can finally turn the current direction of these terrible statistics around.”

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ACTION: Members of the region’s CWA branches will gather next week in Cooma for a forum on domestic and family violence.

PHOTO: Nathan Thompson

Fourth TBM needed for Snowy 2.0

Setbacks force Snowy Hydro to purchase new machine

By NATHAN THOMPSON

A FOURTH tunnel boring machine (TMB) will be commissioned by Snowy Hydro in further efforts to meet the 2028 completion deadline for Snowy 2.0.

The new TBM, set to cost $75 million, will be purchased following ongoing complications with TBM Florence, operating in the headrace tunnel.

TBM Florence was stuck in hard rock for most of 2023, and then faced further issues in May this year when abrasive rock forced operators to halt the machine.

Snowy Hydro has submitted a modification application to the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure, seeking approval to ‘excavate an additional construction access tunnel to connect to the western end of the headrace tunnel’.

The application states the additional works would allow a section of the headrace tunnel, which passes through the Long Plain fault zone, to be managed from the additional adit.

Snowy Hydro CEO

Dennis Barnes said the ‘disappointing’ performance of TBM Florence has contributed to the purchase of a new machine, set to operate in the same tunnel.

“It’s difficult to say with certainty whether the same action would be needed if Florence had performed as we had hoped. However, it’s likely that the fourth machine would still be needed,” Mr Barnes said.

Mr Barnes said utilising a fourth TBM is the

right course of action, given new information on the ‘complex’ fault zone on the route of the 17km tunnel, connecting Snowy 2.0’s upper reservoir to its underground power station.

“We’ve always known the fault zone was there and I’ve said in the past we will need to take action,” Mr Barnes said.

While the fault zone is not a surprise, further ground testing since the project reset has revealed

areas, surface or groundwater impacts.

it is far more geologically challenging than earlier investigations indicated.

“We’ve carefully considered a range of options to get through the fault zone and overcome the initial design immaturity. Bringing in a fourth machine is the best way to keep the Snowy 2.0 on track for its target completion date of December 2028.

Snowy Hydro said there is no proposal to increase approved land clearing

Snowy Hydro also said local communities will be consulted about relevant changes to construction methodologies.

“We’re mindful that we are building Snowy 2.0 in a precious and protected national park. We have worked diligently to arrive at a proposal that does not step outside our existing construction area or increase our already approved impacts,” Mr Barnes said.

“The fourth tunnel

boring machine is an example of adapting to the situation in front of us, so we are doing everything we can to safely meet Snowy 2.0 delivery timeline. The modification application is on public exhibition until Thursday September 5. Public submissions can be made through the NSW Planning Portal. Subject to planning approval, Snowy Hydro hopes the new TBM will start work before the end of 2025.

The headrace tunnel at the Tantangara Reservoir. A fourth TBM will work in this tunnel alongside TBM Florence.

CHALLENGES: Snowy Hydro CEO, Dennis Barnes, says the disappointing performance of TBM Florence has contributed to the purchase of a new TBM. PHOTOS: Nathan Thompson

Bridge replacement

CONSTRUCTION of the new Rossys Creek Bridge on Corrowong Road is progressing well, with the project team working hard to open the bridge to traffic in early September, weather permitting.

Recent wet weather has caused some delays to the construction of footings and abutments. The project is moving forward now that this important foundational work is complete, with the remaining work less susceptible to weather delays and interruptions.

The bridge replacement is now entering its major construction phase, with structural formwork currently being completed.

“These visible milestones will mark significant progress towards the completion of the new bridge, which will provide a safe and reliable creek crossing for Corrowong Road users over the long term,” a Snowy Monaro Regional Council spokesperson said.

Motorists are reminded that Corrowong Road is closed at Rossys Creek Bridge.

The detour via Browns Camp Road will remain in place until the new bridge is open to traffic.

Wet weather forces closure of Selwyn - for now

By MELINDA CAIRNS-HACK

AFTER a promising start to the season, Selwyn Snow Resort management has closed the resort for now following recent wet weather.

The team will however, be watching the weather

closely, Selwyn Snow Resort general manager

Lucy Blyton-Gray said.

“This season has shaped up to be much better than last year,” Ms Blyton-Gray said.

“The school holidays, July and early August were fantastic. Unfortunately

mother nature delivered rain in the past couple of weeks, which is detrimental to snow cover.”

The season has up until now been very successful.

“We have ironed out the new resort bugs and everything ran very smoothly,” Ms Blyton-Gray said.

“Guest numbers were fantastic through the school holidays, July and August.”

Ms Blyton-Gray advises Selwyn Snow Resort guests and skiers stay tuned to Selwyn Snow Resort socials to keep up with any news of re-opening. Facebook comments from followers have been very supportive and positive about the resort, and conditions this season with many saying how fantastic the snow cover has been up until two weeks ago.

Next step for Lake Jindabyne shared trail

THE Lake Jindabyne Shared Trail project has taken another significant step forward, with Snowy Monaro Regional Council currently accepting tender bids for upgrade and widening works on two key sections of the trail.

The tender was advertised and contractors have met with Council project staff to walk the Copper Tom Trail between Cobbon Crescent and the Jindabyne Dam wall, as well as from Hatchery Bay to Gaden Road.

The tender process, which opened in late July, marks an important milestone in the delivery of the project. Interested

parties have until 4pm on Thursday August 29 to submit their proposals.

Once complete, the extended and expanded Lake Jindabyne Shared Trail will be a fantastic asset for our community and visitors alike, offering even greater opportunity for residents and visitors to enjoy our unrivalled alpine environment through a unique and comprehensive offering of recreational experiences.

The project, funded by a NSW Government grant, aims to create an interconnected trail network around the southern half of Lake Jindabyne. As work progresses,

existing trails will be linked together and new sections of trail will be built and integrated into the growing network.

Through the completion of the Lake Jindabyne Shared Trail, Council and the NSW Government aim to boost the local economy, promote active lifestyles, and complement other work across the region to cement the Snowy Monaro’s reputation as one of Australia’s leading outdoor destinations.

PROGRESS: Tenders are open to complete work on the Lake Jindabyne Shared Trail. PHOTO: Supplied

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Bushfire danger season enacted early: RFS

By MELINDA CAIRNS-HACK

FIRE permits will now be required across the Snowy Monaro Local Government Area from September 1.

The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) has announced the Bushfire Danger Period for the Snowy Monaro Local Government Area will begin a month earlier than the usual statutory Bush Fire Danger Period.

After extensive consultations with community members and the Bush Fire Management Committee it was decided to bring the permit season forward.

Snowy Monaro RFS deputy fire control officer Ash Morrow stated the early start date is due to concerning low fuel moisture levels, particularly in the northern parts of the district, with RFS crews having to respond to numerous out of control fires in recent weeks.

“The early start to the Bush Fire Danger Period is a proactive measure to ensure community safety and preparedness,” he said.

During the Bushfire Danger Period, landowners and managers are required to obtain a Fire Permit from their local fire control centre before lighting any fires, including hazard reduction burns.

Permits are free and can be obtained by contacting the Snowy Monaro Fire Control Centre or local brigade. On days of Total Fire Ban, all permits are automatically revoked.

“Over the last few weeks, there have been numerous occasions where fires have escaped and threatened properties,” he said.

“Given the current conditions and recent fire activity, it is crucial that residents are well-prepared and use fire safely,” deputy officer Morrow said.

A recent case in point is a grass fire which Cooma Rural Fire Brigade and Fire and Rescue NSW Cooma responded to early last week located on the outskirts of Cooma.

A property on Myalla Road

was under threat after a fire escaped private land while the owner was burning off African Love grass.

Crews managed to contain the fire to approximately four hectares, without the loss of property.

The weather conditions on the day were benign, with no wind, yet the fire spread very rapidly.

“This is a clear warning of how volatile the cured grasses are in the Snowy Monaro Local Government area,” Snowy Monaro RFS inspector, Langdon Gould, said.

“We urge all landowners to ensure they have properly planned their burn, put in their notifications, have clear and adequate mineral earth control lines around the perimeter of the burn, have firefighting suppression

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equipment and personnel on scene to control the fire, and have checked the weather to ensure conditions are safe.

“We ask if you haven’t taken these steps then you don’t light the fire.”

Forecast strong winds and elevated temperatures this week are worrying conditions for any burn offs or fire activity.

“I also recommend and request no burning off operations while this weather pattern continues,” inspector Gould advised.

“If you have been burning, check your fire and make sure it is out and will stay out.”

All members of the community are encouraged to take proactive action now to ensure that their properties are as well prepared as possible for the Summer.

Residents should prepare their property by removing flammable materials from their yards, clearing leaves from gutters, and checking hoses can reach all around the house.

Information about hazard reduction burning, required notifications and current fire activities is available on www. rfs.nsw.gov.au or contact the Snowy Monaro Fire Control Centre on 6455 0455.

Michelle honoured

THE Monaro has come together to farewell one of its finest, Michelle O’Neill.

The popular equine educator and rider, and much-loved community member, died in a horse training accident a fortnight ago at her Peak View property.

On Monday, thousands celebrated Michelle’s life at a service in Jerangle and wake at the Cooma Showgrounds.

Michelle’s passing shocked the community and prompted an outpouring of love and support from all parts of Australia.

Michelle’s horse riding and teaching abilities endeared her to riders across the nation. Her motto – consistency, control and confidence inspired many a horse rider. Her loss has been felt across the Snowy Monaro.

Before Michelle’s service, the funeral service for her grandmother Norma Shorten was held. Mrs Shorten passed away last week.

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DANGER: Crews mop up after a grass fire rapidly spread at a property on Myalla Rd early last week.

PHOTO: NSWRFS

Committee formed to save Jindabyne community asset

Residents band together to rescue building

By TRISTA HEATH

A NEW commit-

tee has been formed to save a community asset, formerly known as the Snowy Mountains Care and Early Learning Centre (SMCELC).

A group of seven Jindabyne residents have gathered to form the new committee in the hope to save the community asset from being stripped of equipment and lost to the public.

The group’s secretary, Joan Bird, said as a community the group would like to explore the options available and the viability of the centre and building moving forward.

“It is unfortunate that there was no community consultation at the time that the centre’s closure was announced,” Mrs Bird said.

the options for retaining this community asset and held their first meeting on Tuesday August 13.

Mrs Bird said this new group wants to explore the continuing use of the community asset, whether it be retained as an alternate childcare centre or a general space for other community groups to gather.

“Whether it’s a space for the Monaro Mobile Preschool to use, or other community groups and initiatives, it is still a viable space for the community,” Mrs Bird said.

be utilised by the community as it is a purpose built building with the potential to be utilised by a range of community members for many different initiatives.

“We have already had quite a bit of interest from people within the community willing to volunteer their time to run sessions and other initiatives with a view to build community and share expertise,” Mrs Purcell said.

used for the community’s best purpose.

A committee member of the new group, Mr McLoughlin said he agrees that the centre is a community asset that shouldn’t be lost and believes it should be kept in community hands.

Mr McLoughlin donated more than $8000 to the SMCELC last year and the funds were not spent before the closure.

After the centre’s closure in July, the Snowy Monaro Regional Council owned building has remained untouched, and the next step is for the current committee to complete an asset stocktake.

Items will then be dispersed and removed from the premises before winding up the association.

“However, there is a group of committed residents that would like to explore the option of keeping the association intact to allow for the building to be used for community purposes.”

The SMCELC was a notfor-profit organisation that opened more than three decades ago by the community, for the community, and generous local businesses and community members have fundraised and donated thousands of dollars over the years.

Seven members put together a group to form a committee that is willing to take over and explore

“We don’t want to see it be stripped bare and Council be left with an empty shell of a building that could be better utilised by the community.”

The group is calling on the current committee to hold an extraordinary general meeting where the community will be allowed a say on what they want to happen to the space.

The group’s chairman, Vanessa Purcell, said they are exploring the different ways the centre can

“If this is successful, the new committee, passionate about providing service and space for the community, would love to hold a public meeting to begin the conversation regarding initiatives or groups people feel would be valuable for the community, and use of the building.”

Across the road from the centre, John and Doreen McLoughlin have been great supporters of the centre for many years and have donated their funds raised from their Christmas light display each year.

They are advocates of keeping the centre as a community asset to be

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“I would like half of the funds to go to the Thredbo Day Care Centre and the other half to go to Matt Trippet’s Fly Fishing Program for men’s mental health,” Mr McLoughlin said.

“I would be really pleased if the current committee would look favourably on where I request the remaining funds to be allocated.”

Mrs Bird, Mrs Purcell and Mr McLoughlin urge the community to contact with if they wish to join the new committee or show their support in keeping the building a community asset for Jindabyne.Updates from the group available soon.

When: Friday 11th October

ASSET: SMCELC closure has left the community asset in limbo as a committee forms to save it. PHOTO: Supplied

Apprentice recognised for outstanding work Chamber excited for the future

Jindabyne local wins two awards

By TRISTA HEATH

THE 2024 Essential Energy annual Apprentice and Trainee Graduation was held in Port Macquarie on August 15 where local Jindabyne woman, Tegan Molloy received two awards.

Apprentices and trainees from 77 locations in regional, rural and remote NSW and Southern Queensland attended to celebrate their journey, while congratulating the outstanding achievements of their colleagues.

The winners of each category reflect the competitive nature of this year’s intake, which saw a 355 per cent increase in applications for 103 roles such as cable jointers, powerline workers and electrical technicians.

Amongst the applicants was Ms Molloy who was awarded the female apprentice/trainee of the year award as well as a

recipient of the powerline worker apprentices of the year award.

Tegan said Essential Energy is a great company to work for and she has felt very supported throughout her career so far and is looking forward to having great mentors around her.

“It was a great feeling and I wasn’t expecting to receive the awards so to get two and to be recognised across the company by my

peers, trainers and other mentors was an amazing experience,” Ms Molloy said.

“The award for powerline worker apprentices of the year is based on the TAFE class I attended in the Southern Region of the state and to receive that award amongst all my classmates was a great feeling.

“If you like working hands on and outdoors then definitely give this job a crack, you get very well supported in the environment and generally everyone is stoked to have a woman on site.”

The awards recognise apprentices and trainees who have been outstanding in all aspects of their training and have consistently demonstrated Essential Energy’s core values and ethics to the customers and communities.

The awards are an accumulation of workplace behavioural attributes and attitude, safety leadership, results-based assessment and overall academic performance.

Essential Energy chief people officer, Amalie

Smith, said now is the most exciting time to start an apprenticeship or traineeship in the energy sector.

“The opportunities and possibilities are endless,” Ms Smith said.

“Essential Energy’s apprentices and trainees are our next generation of employees who can take on everything from powerlines to powering our next generation battery systems.

“The jobs of the future are still being defined, which is one of the attractions for people entering the industry now. We aren’t just offering people a job; we are offering them a stimulating long-term career.”

Ms Molloy encouraged young women thinking of entering the workforce as an apprentice to give it a go and don’t let fear hold you back.

“Essential Energy also offers a lot of work experience programs for those who are interested giving those interested the opportunity to try out the job for a week or two before deciding to apply for an apprenticeship,” Ms Molloy said.

By NATHAN THOMPSON

AS Bombala and District Chamber of Commerce president Christine McIntosh finishes her time with the volunteerrun organisation, she is proud of what the Chamber has achieved and looks forward to watching it grow in the future.

The Chamber is on the hunt for a new president following Ms McIntosh stepping down from the role at its recent AGM. Ms McIntosh said her time as president has been fulfilling and rewarding.

“I enjoyed getting to know all of the local groups and committees and working with them to achieve communityminded goals,” she said.

“To see local people with dedication to our local area achieve their goals is very rewarding.”

Following a number of new businesses opening their doors this year and with a range of large events on the calendar, Ms McIntosh said the Chamber is as important as ever.

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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.

“There are some exciting new things on the horizon for our local community,” she said.

It’s important the Chamber keeps its voice with local government and helps the community collaborate and maximise the benefits for both the local economy and our people.

The well-known real estate agent said a community-minded person, passionate about the Bombala region would make an ideal president.

“A president does not need to be from a business house. They need to be community driven and have a passion for our local area and its future,” she said.

“Good communication skills are important and time to liaise with local government, businesses and community groups.

“You would be responsible for chairing meetings, being the face of the Chamber alongside a terrific committee and guiding the ship in a fair and open manner.”

Having served as Deputy Mayor for the past term, I have approached decisions made on council thoughtfully and sensibly, based on what is positive for the community.

I have worked closely with our local Members of Parliament, residents and fellow councillors, listening to the needs of the community. With hard work, we have delivered increased road and infrastructure funding, increased housing supply and improvements to Council’s finances.

The Labor team will represent YOU. Our experienced team lives across the length and breadth of the Snowy Monaro Region calling Michelago, Jindabyne, Cooma and Delegate home. We will fight for our community, to keep our region as the best place to forge a great life for all, especially our young people.

We will be strong and passionate advocates on Council, and make the wellbeing of our residents a priority. As a Labor team our values are openly and honestly on display – now and into the future.

We need your support for our positive and progressive plan for Snowy Monaro.

RECOGNISED: Essential Energy CEO John Cleland and Tegan Molloy. PHOTO: Supplied

EXHIBITION OF STATE SIGNIFICANT INFRASTRUCTURE MODIFICATION APPLICATION

Snowy 2.0 – Main Works Modification 3

Application No SSI-9687-Mod-3

Location Cooma NSW 2630

Proponent Snowy Hydro Limited

Council Area Snowy Monaro Regional and Snowy Valleys

Approval Authority Minister for Planning and Public Spaces

Description of infrastructure approval

The current approval allows for the construction and operation of a pumped hydro-electric power station and tunnels connecting the Talbingo and Tantangara reservoirs in the Kosciuszko National Park.

Description of proposed modification

The modification application seeks approval to excavate an additional construction access tunnel to connect to the western end of the Headrace Tunnel and allow a section of the tunnel which passes through the long plain fault zone to be managed from the additional adit. This would assist in mitigating the risk of prolonged jamming or entrapment of the tunnel boring machine in areas of increased fracturing.

About the exhibition

An exhibition process allows any individual or organisation to have their say about a proposed development.

The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (Department) has received an application to modify the abovementioned approved State significant infrastructure. The application and accompanying documents (including the modification report) are on exhibition from Friday 23 August 2024 until Thursday 5 September 2024. You can view these documents online at planningportal.nsw.gov.au/major-projects.

At the time of publishing this notice, the Minister for Planning and Public Spaces has not directed that a public hearing should be held.

Have your say

To have your say on this project, you must lodge a submission online through the NSW Planning Portal before the close of exhibition.

To do this, search for this project at planningportal.nsw.gov.au/major-projects and click on ‘Make a submission’. You will need to log in or create a user account. Resources to help you use the NSW Planning Portal are available at planningportal.nsw.gov.au/major-projects/help including a step-by-step guide on how to make a submission. If you require further assistance making a submission through the portal, please contact Service NSW on 1300 305 695. If you think you’ll need help making a submission using the portal, it’s a good idea to contact Service NSW sooner rather than later. Ensure you give yourself plenty of time to make a submission before the project’s exhibition end date. Before making your submission: You should read the Department’s:

• disclaimer and declaration at planningportal.nsw.gov.au/major-projects/help/ disclaimer-and-declaration; and

• privacy statement at planning.nsw.gov.au/privacy.

Your submission will be published on the NSW Planning Portal in accordance with our privacy statement and disclaimer and declaration. You can elect to have your name withheld from the published list of submitters. If you choose this option, do not include personal information in the body of your submission or in any attachments as your submission will be published in full.

When making a submission you will be required to include:

• your name and address;

• the name of the project and the application number;

• a statement on whether you ‘support’ or ‘object’ to the application or if you are simply providing comment; the reasons why you support or object to the application;

• a declaration of any reportable political donations you have made in the last two years (visit planning.nsw.gov.au/assess-and-regulate/developmentassessment/planning-approval-pathways/donations-and-gift-disclosure or phone 1300 305 695 to find out more); and

• an acknowledgement that you accept the Department’s disclaimer and declaration.

For more information, including the Department’s submissions policy, please go to planningportal.nsw.gov.au/ major-projects/have-your-say.

For more information about the project: Contact (02) 4908 6896

If you require assistance to use the NSW Planning Portal or you are having difficulty making a submission online, please call Service NSW on 1300 305 695.

Cooking students carve careers

By NATHAN THOMPSON

MEMBER for Monaro, Steve Whan, says a hospitality industry luncheon held last week during National Skills Week demonstrates the investment TAFE NSW is making in encouraging young Australians into career pathways that help plug the country’s skills gaps.

The TAFE NSW Cooma event showcased Certificate III in Commercial Cookery students catering a three-course à la carte meal and Certificate III in Hospitality students providing front of house service, inspiring 25 secondary school students from Jindabyne and Cooma with their technical skills and enthusiasm.

Accommodation and food services is the largest employer in the Snowy Monaro region, accounting for 18.9 percent of the local workforce, compared to a New South Wales average of 6.5 percent. Further, chefs appear on the Skills Priority List’s top 10 jobs expected to be most in demand in Australia between 2022 and 2027. The findings show hospitality employment opportunities are plentiful in the tourism-rich Snowy Monaro area and

throughout Australia, providing significant prospects for school leavers.

“Having a local TAFE that works closely with industry to respond to local skills needs is vital. Rebuilding relationships within our communities is a key focus for this Government as we strive to strengthen TAFE NSW’s role in meeting the skills needs of the NSW economy,” Minister for Skills, TAFE and Tertiary Education, Steve Whan, said.

“TAFE NSW’s commitment to bridging Australia’s skills gaps is evident in its delivery of industry events that unite businesses, communities, and schools to educate young people about promising career pathways.

“This government is lifting the status of vocational education and training in delivering fitfor-purpose learning that equips Australians with industry-relevant knowledge and experience.”

TAFE NSW is the largest cookery, baking, and patisserie training provider in NSW, offering nationally recognised qualifications.

Courses are delivered in state-of-the-art commercial kitchens and facilitated by culinarytrained teachers who

are passionate about the industry.

The TAFE NSW hospitality offering also includes state-of-the-art training facilities, including hospitality training restaurants, kitchens, bars, cafes, and mobile units.

These custom environments enhance learners’ skill development and provide hands-on learning opportunities for them to develop practical, jobready skills.

Jindabyne High School and Snowy Mountains Christian School students attending the luncheon toured the impressive TAFE NSW Cooma commercial cookery and hospitality facilities, speaking with the head teacher and industry representatives to gain insider knowledge.

A local employer from Birchwood café in Jindabyne who spoke at the event provided further inspiration, sharing insights into their successful career and where they see opportunities emerging for tomorrow’s hospitality workforce.

The TAFE NSW luncheon was funded by the Regional Industry Education Partnerships program, which connects employers with secondary schools across NSW.

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Perhaps democratic voting process is flawed

THE Electoral Commission debacle requires a thorough review. Who do they serve?

The establishment or democracy?

The nomination process, as demonstrated by their website, is far from easy. Last year, six candidates in our own election encountered issues and failed to meet the requirements, which is ironic given that the same group criticises the State Liberal’s lack of organisation.

During this council election, there has been a significant rise in the number of candidates.

The Electoral Commission’s allowance of voting above the line has led to an increase in groups aiming to exploit this system.

This method’s popularity is likely due to two reasons. First, it takes advantage of the ‘donkey vote’ where voters apathetically mark the first box.

This reduces our democratic process to a bingo-style event, with winners seemingly chosen at random.

The top position on the ballot is highly coveted, as it can

secure at least one candidate, and possibly more, depending on voter apathy. For instance, in the last election, Group A won four candidates, while Labor secured two.

There is growing sentiment that groups and political parties should be excluded from local council elections. This is a worthwhile discussion since council elections are becoming ideological battlegrounds, with many of us disapproving of such incursions.

Political parties favour locallevel politics as a training ground for future politicians. A prime example is our own federal member, who was previously the Mayor of Bega.

As a community, we often face poorer outcomes, as ideological benefits do little to address practical issues like filling a pothole or removing weeds.

Groups present an even stranger phenomenon.

It seems the Electoral Commission is more concerned with simplifying its processes than ensuring genuine

community representation. Is this a harsh assessment?

Consider that the only criteria for group members are residency and a warm body. There’s no requirement for articulating reasons for running, providing contact details, or demonstrating a genuine desire to serve.

In this year’s council election, at least one group has the same contact details for its bottom four members as for its lead candidate.

Political groups, at least, have membership requirements and a pledge to follow party ideology. When you see a Red, Green, or Blue candidate, you generally know what you’re getting similar to their state counterparts.

Then we have single independent candidates, who struggle to compete on equal footing, often appearing at the bottom or far right of the ballot paper.

They stand alone. If they have previously served as councilors, their reputation might help or hinder them. New candidates, however,

Community effort needed to curb stroke numbers

I WOULD like to take this opportunity to thank the amazing Australians who have once again embraced National Stroke Week, which ran from August 5 to 11 this year.

This year, we urged the community to keep looking at their loved one, their mate, their mum or dad, to ensure someone in every household and workplace in Australia can recognise the F.A.S.T. (Face, Arms, Speech and Time) signs of stroke so they can save a life in the event of a loved one experiencing stroke.

We heard heartwarming stories from every corner of the country, including a daughter who saved her dad’s life from 200 kilometres away after a series of unusual text

messages, a mother and son who each had a stroke, five years apart, and a man who was hitting a personal best time during Parkrun when he had a stroke, an off-duty paramedic saving his life.

These stories highlight the fact that stroke does not discriminate. What we don’t see is the ripple effect strokes have on the community, they are felt by their family, friends and loved ones, for years to come.

A stroke can happen to anyone at any age and research tells us the number of working age people (aged 18-64) having strokes is increasing. These people are not just numbers, they are mums, dads, sons and daughters. They have jobs and families and plans for the future.

While our national awareness week is over for another year, our efforts to educate the community must continue. More than 445,000 Australians are living with the impact of stroke. After a stroke, around 1.9 million brain cells die each minute. In most cases, the faster a stroke can be diagnosed and treated, the better the chance of a good recovery. Time saved equals brain saved.

I encourage the community to keep spreading the F.A.S.T. acronym all year round. Knowing the F.A.S.T message and sharing it with your family and friends can be the first step in saving a life and avoiding ongoing disability. It may be your own life or that of someone you love.

need substantial local support and face the complex ethical challenge of balancing community loyalty with making the best decisions for the LGA.

Perhaps our democratic voting process is flawed, at least for issues like filling potholes or removing weeds.

How can we save this flawed process? Simple. You, the voter, need to care. Look at the candidates, ask questions, and review their candidacy forms to understand their motivations. Discuss with your spouse, colleagues, and friends what’s needed. The very essence of democracy is at stake. If you don’t take an interest, you forfeit your right to complain.

I believe that with good management and voting, those potholes and weeds will disappear. After all, that’s what a council does. Yes, it also handles water and sewerage, but those are managed separately.

I urge you to care, the investigate and to vote below the line. Olivier Kapetanakos Jindabyne

The F.A.S.T message will help you recognise the most common signs of stroke: Face – Check their face. Has their mouth drooped? Arms – Can they lift both arms?

Speech – Is their speech slurred? Do they understand you?

Time – Time is critical. If you see any of these signs, call triple zero (000) straight away.

Stroke is always a medical emergency. Please know what to do when stroke strikes. Think F.A.S.T. and act fast at the first sign of stroke.

Dr Lisa Murphy Chief Executive OfficerStroke Foundation

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Koala protection an election issue

THE Monaro is home to a unique and significant koala population, mainly located around the ARKS (Area of Regional Koala Significance) which is centred north and south of Numeralla.

If we are to maintain and enlarge this population, it is critical that we protect remnant vegetation on properties and get rid of feral pests such as foxes, goats and deer.

I hope all candidates in the coming Council elections will commit to preserving our local koala population. It’s not just koalas, other mammals suffer when habitat is fragmented or cleared. More mammals

have become extinct in Australia in recent centuries than any other continent on Earth.

And now animals are affected by increased frequency and intensity of extreme weather events like bushfires and flooding due to climate change.

So, if we are to save our beloved koala from extinction then we have to, not just preserve their habitat and control feral animals, but also act on climate change.

That means phasing out the mining and burning of coal as fast as possible. It means no new coal mines or extensions.

Yet, right now, there are

26 such projects awaiting approval by state and federal governments. These include the expansion of Yancoal’s Moolarben coal located in mid-Western NSW which would extract an additional 40 million tonnes of thermal coal until 2034.

Another project is Whitehaven Coal’s Narrabri Stage 3 Extension which will extend the life of its existing Narrabri thermal coal mine for another 13-years through to 2044.

This extension will directly emit an average of 1.5 million tonnes of CO2-equivalent a year, making it the dirtiest thermal coal mine in Australia.

The Yancoal planned extension is set to clear over 113 hectares of endangered koala habitat and the Narrabri extension another 500 hectares.

If all the 26 projects are approved, however, then 11,644 hectares of koala habitat would be cleared, equivalent to an area 41 times the size of Sydney’s CBD.

But that’s only half the story. As the coal is burned, extreme weather events will increase, driving koalas ever closer to extinction.

Jenny Goldie Cooma

Record number of candidates contest local elections

IT IS very pleasing to see the interest in the number of candidates vying for 11 positions on our Snowy Monaro Regional Council. There are 60 candidates.

Many voters like me, are very interested in what a candidate states as to why they are standing, or what they would like to support

or improve for the wider Council community. In combing through the candidate information sheet, of candidates standing, I note: Section 2: optional (you may complete none, some or all of Section 2).

Subheading: Other Information relating to my experience, ability and

aptitude to hold civic office (may include statements of belief and policies).

I find it rather odd that some of the candidates have chosen not to enter any information in Section2. Therefore, the voter has absolutely no indication as to what this candidate’s interests are or what would be

their intentions on Council if elected.

If a candidate cannot be bothered to inform the voters of why they merit election to Council, then I cannot be bothered to vote for any of these candidates.

Nimity Lions celebrates 54th changeover

By KAREN FORMAN

THERE was much to celebrate at the Nimmitabel Lions 54th Changeover held at Nimmitabel Country Club on August 17.

A crowd of 45 people enjoyed a lunch produced by Chef Adam McLean - a solid number given the club has only 10 members. And it was reported that $7,700 was distributed to a number of entities during the year.

“For a small club we punch way above our weight,” past president Isabel Harrington said.

“Our major achievement for this year was the completion of a concrete pathway around Lake Williams with a grant obtained from Boco Rock Wind Farm and 500 volunteer man and machine hours.

“$7,700 distributed to entities including Nimmitabel Publis School, Nimmitabel preschool, Cooma Hospital Auxilliary, Geldmacher House, Nimmitabel Mens Shed, St Vincent de Paul Society, Salvation Army, Australian Lions Foundation and loads of wood to Nimmitabels aged pensioners.”

By LISA ASHURST

YOU know what I don’t like about the last few weeks of winter?

It’s those lingering bits that keep popping up to remind me that winter isn’t quite ready to drop the reins yet.

Sure, the daylight hours are longer, the sun is definitely warmer and everything is definitely brighter, well for most of the time anyway, but that nippy breeze is still hanging around and I still need to rug up a bit at night.

Mainly though it’s the breeze. It’s not a warm one, which means it’s not time to put the jumpers and cardigan away yet.

I might think it’s light top weather because the sun streaming through my windows fools me into thinking it’s a lovely warm day out there, so It’s not until I open said windows that I realise the truth.

Winter still has the place in its grip.

The last weeks always seem to drag though, probably because I am just hanging out for the warm stuff after months of cold, cold, cold, but no amount of ticking down the days on the calendar has any impact on the weather. It just does what it does and right now it’s still doing chilly. I detest chilly.

So the windows and doors are closed and if I need to go outside for anything at all it means putting on the layers and making the trip a quick one, because the less time I spend out in the open air, the better I like it. Unless I find a nice little sun trap that is protected from the wind. I know how wimpy this sounds, but I don’t care. I don’t see the need to toughen up and as for - the more time you spend outside, the more you’ll acclimatise - well, tell someone who wants to hear that.

I don’t, and besides, after years of weathering icy inland winters, I can assure you the acclimatising never happened for me, despite spending the odd ten minutes or so, here and there, outside.

So no, winter is not my thing and being out of doors on wintry days does not work for me. It’s lovely and sunny outside as I’m writing this, and the sunshine itself is lovely and warm, but that chilly breeze is also outside which is why I’m huddled inside with everything closed up. It’s enough to send me howling to my coldweather chocolate hoard, except it got depleted during the last arctic blast that hit us and I haven’t replenished it yet.

Or the lollies. The walnuts and pecans I’ve been nibbling on instead, in the interests of good health, don’t, unfortunately, offer the same level of comfort as lollies and chocolate. But on the other hand, it is only for a few more weeks and I’m sure I can weather this. I have warm clothes and I can keep the cold out until the season flips over and everything turns balmy.

I can keep reminding myself that having got through the last few months, the last few weeks will just be a walk in the park (figuratively speaking, no way I’m doing that for real) and my world will soon be wonderfully warm again.

I can even stick with the nuts.

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Liberal voters dismayed at missed nominations

LIBERAL voters across NSW were dismayed by the news that the party had missed the deadline to register Liberal candidates in up to 18 local Councils. Around 140 candidates (including 48 sitting Councillors), will not make it onto the ballot for the September election.

Not only have these candidates been denied the opportunity to serve their community on Council but Liberal voters have been denied the chance to vote for the party of

their choice. As a result, many Councils in traditionally blue areas such as the northern beaches of Sydney will fall into the hands of Labor and the Greens.

This disaster has ramifications far beyond the Liberal party itself, it is a threat to the democratic process.

I don’t think anybody wants Australia to become a one-party state but with Labor in power at the Federal, State and (soon) Local Council level, NSW is starting to look just

like a one-party state. One third of the electorate, which traditionally votes Liberal or National, may begin to think that they have been disenfranchised. This is not good for community harmony or good government. Australian democracy has been strengthened by the robust competition between three mainstream political parties: Labor, Liberal and the Nationals; they may have different policies, but they all share a commitment to responsible government.

Renewables focus can deliver Council savings

ABOUT five years ago, I had become increasingly concerned about climate change, so I decided to pivot my career and focus on renewable energy.

I re-trained, and for the last couple of years I have been working as an engineering consultant with councils and schools across the state, helping them optimise their energy usage.

From my experience, I know that most councils

Council

in NSW spend millions of dollars a year on electricity, which are each responsible for thousands of tonnes of CO2 emissions; Snowy Monaro Regional Council is a typical example of this. Furthermore, between the hundreds of sites that most councils manage, there are many that are ideal candidates for solar, and sometimes battery, installations. The system installation can pay for

itself in three to four years of electricity cost savings, and after that, it’s like free money. With some of the money that the council then saves, they can reinvest into emissions reductions in other areas - like waste and transport - and effectively approach net-zero-emissions for net-zero-cost. It would be great if SMRC could jump on these opportunities like dozens

corruption claims baseless

A FEW of my thoughts about this term of council. There is no corruption within council. With all the allegations sent to ICAC and council’s compulsory independent audits, Audit Risk and Improvement Committee, (ARIC, look it up on council web site), nothing has ever been found. These baseless allegations need to stop.

• A report instigated by councillors, the Financial Sustainability Review (FSR), is a brilliant

forward-looking document (Council web site, page 81 for report recommendations). Sets out a blueprint for an efficient, financially sustainable future for our Regional Council.

• Guided by the FSR, councillors have made some tough decisions.

- Rate Variation. We are still one of the lesser rating councils of our size (see Fact Sheet 2, Monaro Post 15.05.24 p13).

- Divestment of aged care. Rate payers are no

longer paying for aged care. Early iterations of Councils 24-25 budget had aged care costing ratepayers $3.5 million. We did not have the money, let alone the expertise (governments keep changing the rules) to run an efficient aged care facility. Further, through Council’s negotiations, Yallambie has been transferred to a specialised aged care provider. Our community has not lost the beds. A fabulous outcome for our region. Well done staff.

The situation in Snowy Monaro is somewhat different. The Liberal Party has never run an endorsed ticket in this region.

It was believed that party politics had no place in local government and that voters preferred independents. This was the consensus opinion in Snowy Monaro until the Greens successfully fielded a Greens candidate in 2017.

Learning from that experience, Labor ran a group of endorsed Labor candidates in 2021 and

were successful in getting two Councillors elected. The community outrage at the absence of Liberal candidates in other local government areas across the state has shown that times have changed and that we need to have a Liberal group in Snowy Monaro.

However, had we formed an endorsed Liberal group, the party may have failed to nominate it in time. What we do have in Snowy Monaro is the next best thing for Liberal/National voters:

an independent group of Liberal party members and supporters: Group G –John Rooney’s Blue Team. It is so named because it is not Red (Labor) or Green, it is Liberal-aligned. As the president of the Cooma Branch of the NSW Liberal Party, I can assure Liberal and National voters that the Blue Team will be true to Liberal party values and a safe place for your vote.

John Rooney Snowy Monaro Regional Council Election candidate

of other councils around the state, particularly considering its current financial situation and need for ongoing savings. With a slight change in approach and increased awareness of what’s on offer (like low-interest loans available from the NSW government that can provide upfront funds for these projects), the Council would be poised to make long-term savings and improve future

budgets, whilst making an impact and being a leader in this space. Let’s pick the low hanging fruit, I say.

It is a great shame that ‘the environment’ or ‘climate change’ are political issues in Australia, as these are increasingly dayto-day problems for our region, including reduced tourism dollars from reduced snowfall, lower crop and stock yields from erratic rainfall, and of

course, more bush fires destroying property and our unique ecosystems. This is why I am running as part of the Snowy Monaro Labor team in the upcoming council elections. We will take a more progressive approach and take these issues - and solutions - seriously. Anthony Garvin Candidate for the Labor group in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council Elections

- Council’s 24-25 budget, past in June, has a $1mil cash surplus. Our aim, as per the FSR Page 82, point 5, is to get to $5 million “Council should budget for and maintain an unconstrained cash reserve of at least $5.0 million as a contingency for unplanned asset renewals/replacements due to asset failure or other unknown asset risk”. This is good financial planning by council.

• Another recommendation of the FSR is

our “Towards Excellence” program. Our aim is $1 million per year of staff time/work efficiencies.

Work Smarter.

• Our new CEO brings great talent

- He brings great empathy with staff. Council’s increased emphasis on safety is but a small showing of this.

- He has a “Government Department” amalgamation background, positioning us to finally transition into one

‘regional’ Council.

- Put simply, he leads well.

Financial Sustainability and more effective/efficient use of time leads to better services and more money to maintain roads. It has been a big term of Council, setting up our Region for a far more sustainable future.

Craig Mitchell Snowy Monaro Regional Councillor standing for re-election

Restore cleared land and make carbon income

LANDHOLDERS in the Snowy region are now eligible to diversify their income through carbon farming.

Upper Snowy Landcare co-ordinator, Maggie Lemcke, said there are various ways to ‘farm carbon’, such as biodiverse plantings to restore degraded land or establishing a commercial timber plantation.

Plantings are a potential solution in African Lovegrass infected areas.

Using local species, the plantings offer habitat opportunities for the region’s struggling flora and fauna, providing food, shelter and connectivity to many local threatened species, such as koalas, in addition to earning a supplementary income. For more information, please contact Fiona Irving from Climate Friendly 0486 041 561 or fiona. irving@climatefriendly.com

Climate Friendly is visiting the area at the end of August and is available for site visits of potentially eligible properties.

A map showing potential areas for planting under the hatched green areas. The orange denotes the traditional Monaro native (basalt) grassland and is not suitable for trees. The solid green represents Reserves/ National Parks and the solid blue, the State Forests.

Council News

JINDABYNE DCP ADOPTED

Council adopted the Jindabyne Development Control Plan (DCP) at its Ordinary Council Meeting on Thursday 15 August 2024.

The new controls are now in effect, and the plan has been published online at Council's website.

To access the new Jindabyne DCP, please visit https://qrco.de/Jindabyne-DCP or visit your nearest Council ofﬁce. Contact Council by email at council@smrc.nsw.gov.au to learn more about what's changed.

DELEGATE PRESCHOOL UPGRADES COMPLETE

Work is now complete on a comprehensive suite of upgrades at Delegate Preschool, undertaken by Snowy Monaro Regional Council between January and August 2024.

The project, funded through a NSW Government grant and Snowy Monaro Regional Council contributions, has delivered signiﬁcant improvements to the facility to better support ongoing operations.

Key upgrades include:

• Renewal of drainage and roof repairs

• New reverse-cycle heating and cooling

• Modiﬁcations to main and rear entry doors

• Recladding of external walls, window repairs, and external painting

• Installation of emergency lighting and hardwired smoke detectors

These upgrades will ensure Delegate Preschool remains a high-quality early education facility for local families.

BOMBALA LAUNDROMAT EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

Expressions of interest (EOI) are sought from parties interested in operating Bombala Laundromat under a 12-month licence agreement.

Located on Therry Street, the laundromat has served the public and tourists for over 12 years. The successful licensee will be expected to maintain and operate the facility in accordance with relevant Australian Standards.

Key dates:

• EOI opened: Friday 9 August 2024

• EOI closes: 12 noon, Friday 6 September 2024

For full details and to submit an EOI, please visit Council's website.

For further information, contact Council by email at council@smrc.nsw.gov.au or call 1300 345 345.

CALL US 24/7 TO REPORT URGENT PROBLEMS

When you need to contact Council about water, roads, or any other urgent business – the only number to call is 1300 345 345.

Our 1300 line operates 24 hours a day, every day of the year.

Report non-urgent issues with Snap Send Solve, available through a smartphone app or online.

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THE GREAT SPRING CLEAN

Clean Up Australia's Great Spring Clean is on this September, with cleanups across the country helping communities get ready for the summer.

Visit www.cleanup.org.au to register your event today and help keep our region beautiful.

Clean Up Australia will provide a free kit with bags, gloves and other helpful gear to get you started.

COOMA CEMETERY WORKS

Work is underway on a major upgrade and expansion project at Cooma Cemetery, adding another 10 years of operations at one of the region’s most important interment facilities.

Access to the cemetery land next to Monaro High School that the community use for school parking will be restricted while work is underway. Drivers will need to ﬁnd alternative parking during this project.

Council appreciates the community's understanding while work is underway.

BOCO ROCK COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT FUND

Forty community groups across the Snowy Monaro region will share in $285,768 of grant funding from the 2024 Boco Rock Community Enhancement Fund.

In a signiﬁcant change for 2024, the fund eligibility expanded to include the entire Snowy Monaro region. The expansion is a condition of the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure approval of the second stage expansion of the Boco Rock Wind Farm.

This year's funding will support a diverse range of projects that aim to enhance community life across the Snowy Monaro. The funded initiatives include improvements to community facilities, support for local events and festivals, purchase of equipment for volunteer groups, and various environmental and heritage projects.

Among the recipients, the Nimmitabel Show Society secured funding to renovate the roof of their Luncheon Pavilion, a project that will ensure the continued use of this important community gathering space.

The Cooma Landcare group received support to purchase essential equipment, bolstering their efforts in local environmental conservation.

In Delegate, the RSL Sub-Branch obtained funding to illuminate their ﬂagpole, enhancing the visibility of the memorial site.

The fund received 46 applications requesting a total of $609,283. Grants awarded ranged from $1,500 to $36,500, reﬂecting the diverse scale of community needs across the region.

A committee comprising community members and councillors carefully assessed each application against the strict criteria list in order to select the successful projects.

To learn more and see a full list of this year's recipients, visit https://qrco.de/bocorock

ELECTION TIME AT COUNCIL

Restrictions on some Council communications and operations are currently in effect for the 40 days preceding NSW local government elections on Saturday 14 September 2024. Visit https://qrco.de/2024SMRCelection for info.

SECONDHAND NIGHT MARKET IN JINDABYNE

The Jindy Scrap-A-Palooza secondhand night market is coming up on Saturday 31 August 2024, with the bargain-hunting fun running from 4pm to 8pm at Jindabyne Memorial Hall.

Supported by Council, this event will see locals selling on some of their ﬁnest secondhand fashions with the community.

All available stallholder spaces have been snapped up ahead of this weekend, which means there's guaranteed to be a great range of pre-loved bargains for you to discover.

This event is free for everyone to attend, with no bookings required for attendees. Head to https://tinyurl.com/2de5m9up to learn more about what's on offer this Saturday.

MYACK CREEK WORKS

Work to replace the sewer crossing over Myack Creek in Berridale is underway until midSeptember, weather permitting.

The current support structure is being replaced with a box culvert and the sewer main itself is undergoing renewal.

Hours of work will be 6am to 6pm on weekdays and Saturdays, and 7am to 5pm on Sundays with some noise restrictions.

COOMA FOOTBRIDGE

Replacement of the Cooma Creek Path pedestrian bridge between Sharp Street and Commissioner Street is scheduled to get underway from mid-September 2024.

The current timeline will see the new pedestrian bridge open to the public by Thursday 31 October 2024, weather permitting.

Council appreciates the community's patience during this extended period without pedestrian and cyclist access over Cooma Creek on this section of the Cooma Creek Path.

ROSSYS CREEK BRIDGE

Major construction is underway on the new Rossys Creek Bridge on Corrowong Road.

Current estimates have project completion set for early September 2024, weather permitting. Corrowong Road remains closed at the creek, with a detour via Browns Camp Road in place.

Visit Council's website for project updates and further information about the detour route.

POSTAL VOTE INFORMATION

Postal vote applications for the upcoming NSW local government elections are open until Monday 9 September 2024.

Call 1300 135 736 to apply over the phone or visit https://elections.nsw.gov.au to submit an application online.

Ballot papers and postal vote certiﬁcates need to be completed by 6pm on election day, Saturday 14 September 2024 and received by the NSW Electoral Commission before 6pm on Friday 27 September 2024 to be counted.

Student debaters go for gold

Winners crowned in final of Cooma Rotary competition

SHOULD the Olympic Games be held in just one country and should all students should learn a foreign language?

These questions sparked strong debate in the final of the Cooma Rotary Club’s memorial debating competition.

Students in Year 7 and 8 debated for the honour of winning the Margaret Hassall memorial competition, and Year 9 and 10 students for the John Clarke memorial competition.

The John Clarke memorial final was of the highest standard as the Alpine School (affirmative) and Snowy Mountains Christian School (negative) debated whether the Olympics should be staged in the one place.

After a close contest, the Snowy Mountains Christian School were declared victors. Terry Maddren, a Cooma Rotarian and friend of John, presented the trophy.

There was a large crowd on hand at Snowy Mountains Christian School for the final, with students from the four schools (Alpine School, Monaro High School, Snowy Mountains Christian School and St Patrick’s Parish School) who took part in the competitions watching on.

The evening started with the Years

7 and 8 final. St Patrick’s Parish School (affirmative) and the Alpine School (negative) explored the topic, ‘all students should learn a foreign language’.

The adjudicators awarded Margaret Hassall competition to St Patrick’s Parish, a school Mrs Hassall taught at for many years.

Close friend, Rotarian and former teacher alongside Mrs Hassall, Kevin Dunne, presented the trophy.

Mr Dunne said Ms Hassall would be very proud of the students’ efforts.

Cooma Rotary Youth director and co-organiser of the debating competition, Glenys Maddren, congratulated all the students on their hard work.

The Alpine School, in its first year of the debating, showed its talents with sides reaching the finals in both age groups. In the Year 7 and 8 final, its team comprised two students in just Year 5.

“This is our second year of the debating competition, and the standard has improved greatly,” Mrs Maddren said.

“Well done to all the students who competed through the heats and finals.”

Mrs Maddren made special mention of Han Worsley and Imogen McGrath for coaching the students and adjudicating the debates. They were joined by Rotarian Joelle Azzopardi as an adjudicator.

Monaro High School student Zoe Williams was recognised for her debating skills with the Margaret Hassall award for the most consistent debater.

GROUP G - JOHN ROONEY’S BLUE TEAM

The Blue Team is a group of INDEPENDENT LIBERALS* and supporters.

We want a leaner, more efficient Council that focuses on:

• Safer sealed roads and more frequent grading of country roads;

• Improved water quality and sewerage treatment; and

• Cheaper rubbish collection.

We can put the brakes on rates if we grow our economy by:

• Attracting more investment, jobs and people into our region;

• Supporting business development, new housing and tourism; and

• Relaxing restrictions on land use and farming.

We oppose:

• Ugly windfarms that spoil the beautiful Monaro landscape; and

• Wasteful expenditure on unnecessary ‘forensic’ audits, expensive demergers and Rail Trail consultancies.

VOTE 1 (above the line) for GROUP G - JOHN ROONEY’S BLUE TEAM

The Snowy Mountains Christian School Year 9 and 10 team win the John Clarke trophy.

The Alpine School made the finals in the Year 7 and 8 competition and the year 9 and 10 competition.

WINNERS: The St Patrick’s Parish School Year 7 and 8 debating team celebrate its win. Former teacher and Cooma Rotarian, Kevin Dunne, presents the Margaret Hassall trophy to the students and teacher Mrs Harris. PHOTOS: Nathan Thompson

Jindabyne Public School dazzles

JINDABYNE Public School (JPS) recently captivated audiences with their production of Peter Pan the Musical.

The show, which ran across August 5 and 6, featured three performances, including two sold-out evening shows, highlighting the exceptional talent and dedication of JPS students and staff.

Principal Mr McAlister expressed pride in the school’s achievement: “I am so incredibly proud of the amazing students and staff of Jindabyne Public School who have delivered such an outstanding showpiece – Peter Pan the Musical. Months of preparation, practice,

and dedication went into this highly entertaining performance. It was truly worth it.”

The production showcased vibrant performances from the main cast and every class group, infusing each scene with energy and enthusiasm.

Lily Woodhall, who played Peter Pan, reflected on her experience.

“I learned that I can act well and that I really love being on stage,” Lily said.

She also noted the skills she developed, including “projection, improved confidence, and acting skills – and singing too.”

Lily shared that the most difficult aspect was remembering how to act

in certain parts and how to express her character and get into character

Despite these challenges, she found the experience deeply rewarding.

“The best thing was getting to do an incredible production for the first time in my life,” Lily said.

Lily encouraged other primary students to get involved in future productions.

“It’s a good experience, and it teaches you confidence and projection, which are good life skills,” she said.

The success of the show was largely due to the efforts of the production committee, led by coproducers and directors

Megan Hopping and Liz Dwyer.

“What a fantastic performance. We couldn’t be happier with how it went. The cast developed many skills and even surprised themselves,” Mrs Dwyer said.

The technical aspects were handled by Chris Marshall and Hannah Maloney from Jindabyne High School (JHS), alongside the Year 11 VET Entertainment team, who gained valuable experience managing sound, lighting, and the video recording.

Backstage support from JPS and JHS stagehands ensured smooth performances.

The community’s

response has been overwhelmingly positive.

“JPS Teachers, cast and crew should be incredibly proud of what they have put on for our community.

Such a great production. The kids were so professional,” one attendee said.

A proud grandparent added, “Hearty congratulations JPS and all the talented performers... all stars in the making.”

Generous contributions from Jindabyne P and C, Mitre 10, Woolworths, and Future Crew Hire, along with equipment loans from Lake Jindabyne Hotel, Monaro High School, and Cooma Little Theatre, played a key role in the production’s success.

Mr McAlister thanked everyone involved, including the supportive audience.

“Thank you to all who came along and supported our students. Without you, there is no show, so thank you so much,” he said.

JPS looks forward to sharing the video of this magical production with students on International Talk Like a Pirate Day, continuing to celebrate the remarkable talent and effort that made Peter Pan the Musical truly unforgettable.

As Mr McAlister fondly noted, “Peter Pan - the musical was truly magical and, yes Tink, I do believe in fairies.”

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Emilia Pirozzi and Maisie McGrath as Fairies made the evening a magical one.

Kirby Hamilton gavce a convincing performance as Tiger Lily.

Sienna Venn captivating the audience as she re-enacted Mr Smee.

PERFORMANCE: Lily Woodhall as Peter Pan and Halle Rogers as Tinkerbell. PHOTOS: Supplied

Sharna builds skilled career

TAFE NSW is building a strong pipeline of construction industry workers through its courses. One such worker is Sharna Barris, studying Certificate III in Carpentry at TAFE NSW Cooma.

Sharna’s story is one of thousands across Australia being shared for National Skills Week. The week is highlighting data that indicates a strong demand for skilled workers in the construction industry to meet the nation’s housing requirements.

According to Jobs and Skills Australia, residential building construction, installation and building completion services are the largest employers in the sector with almost 700,000 workers nationwide.

A further 75,000 more trade workers and technicians will be needed in the next five years.

Sharna is focussed on playing her role to boost the construction locally.

“More housing is needed throughout the Snowy region and it’s rewarding to know the skills I’m learning mean I’m contributing to helping build more homes,” Sharna said.

Sharna hadn’t always worked in construction, a snow-change and career change took her from living in Sydney, working in fitness, to Jindabyne where she

started an apprenticeship with a local builder.

“I’ve always been a hands-on person interested in working with wood and building things but I was told this job was too hard for girls. I got into carpentry at 26 and I want other women to know this job isn’t as scary as they might think. Don’t listen to people who tell you it’s too hard,”

Sharna said.

Sharna acknowledged there were plenty of challenges in a typical day on the job site but overcoming them had helped boost her confidence.

“Stepping out of my comfort zone, combined with the skills I’m learning at TAFE NSW, is giving me more confidence at work and throughout life.

“Something I love about a career in construction is the variety of jobs and learning transferable skills. I can fix things around my house, do renovations, I’ll even be able to build my own house one day.”

Running from August 19 to 25, 2024 and in its 14th year, National Skills Week raises the profile and status of vocational learning by providing attractive career opportunities. With the average Australian changing employers every three years and the jobs market rapidly evolving, the week is key in educating people

of all ages about how vocational education and training can empower them to pursue exciting career pathways.

Importantly, these job choices can help plug significant skills gaps experienced by many Australian industries, helping strengthen communities and economy.

The annual virtual TAFE NSW Open Day ran during National Skills Week on August 22. The online event was open to prospective and current students, teachers, industry partners, community connections, and the general public. Throughout, attendees can explore 12 webinars and other on-demand content, take a virtual campus tour, book one-on-one meetings with teachers.

TAFE NSW offers many courses over a vast variety of career paths and educators at TAFE urge community members to connect and ask questions if interested in any courses on offer or for the best advice on how to get started.

TAFE NSW Cooma and Jindabyne campuses also offer drop-in consultations if needed, Jindabyne campus is open Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm and Cooma campus is open Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm.

Guided sculpture walk for charity

Wildbrumby fundraising efforts support One Thredbo

By TRISTA HEATH

THE Wildbrumby Distillery is a favourite amongst locals and visitors with plenty of events and activities on offer.

Wildbrumby is not just a distillery and café but is designed to be an arts haven promoting local artists and gives visitors an appreciation of mountain culture.

The newest addition to the Wildbrumby is a ‘Guided Sculpture Walk at the Distillery’.

Join artist Brad Spalding every Saturday morning from 10am for a guided sculpture walk in the garden at Wildbrumby Distillery.

You’ll also get the chance to peek inside the Spalding Studio – rarely open to the public.

Upon the conclusion of the walk, relax in the cafe with a beverage, and chat with newfound friends.

All proceeds of the guided walk will go towards the not-for-profit work of One Thredbo.

One Thredbo is a not-forprofit organisation committed to fostering arts and culture in the area to create a closer community and attract new visitors, One Thredbo is a burgeoning organisation that has many plans for the future.

The director of Wildbrumby, Brad Spalding, is involved in the organisation due to his passion for the arts and love of the Thredbo community.

Wildbrumby is set on a picturesque property just 22km from Australia’s highest peak and features 18 sculptures, all in which will be featured on the guided tour as well as information on the artist and story behind the piece.

The Guided Sculpture Walk at the distillery is an opportunity for locals and visitors to not only learn about the artists gaining inspiration from the alpine landscape, but to be involved in helping local arts and culture flourish into the future through their donations.

Bookings are essential

for the guided tour and a minimum number of six participants are required.

The cost of the experience is $30 per person, which includes a coffee or

Wildbrumby cocktail and a fantastic experience touring the Wildbrumby gardens. For bookings, please email orders@wildbrumby.com or phone 0411 650 451.

SKILLED: Sharna Barris is studying Certificate III in Carpentry at TAFE NSW Cooma and encourages women to get into the field of carpentry. PHOTO: Supplied

SUPPORT: Artist and Wildbrumby Distillery owner, Brad Spalding, raises funds for One Thredbo through guided sculpture tours. PHOTO: Supplied

Busy year for hospital auxiliary

COOMA Hospital Auxiliary members have been keeping active as usual raising much-needed funds to assist the Cooma Health Service.

Members thank the generous community for its support during the last financial year enabling $26,696 in items to be purchased for the health service.

The auxiliary appreciates the community’s support for all its fundraising functions and the kindness of individual donors and hospital staff.

The coffee and snack vending machines on Alevel at the hospital are proving their worth with all the funds spent returning to the hospital in equipment.

The auxiliary purchased two vending machines 20 months ago as an investment, at a total of $19,000.

Both are proving well worth the investment.

The coffee vending machine is the latest in digital vending machine technology and supplies freshly ground coffee of all varieties, hot chocolate, tea and tomato soup.

The machines were purchased to replace the hospital kiosk, which was closed due to volunteer staff shortages and was only operating on limited hours.

Auxiliary president, Sue Litchfield, said the 24 hours, seven days a week vending machines are being very well supported by local staff and visitors and is earning valuable funds to purchase much-needed hospital equipment.

General meeting report

Prior to the recent Annual General Meeting, (AGM) a general meeting

was held and addressed by the deputy director of nursing and midwifery, Jo Cawthorne.

Ms Cawthorne provided an outline of hospital activity and presented requests to the auxiliary for new equipment.

She thanked all members for their tremendous work throughout the year.

Two long-serving members have announced their retirement.

Robin Fletcher and Robin Mould were thanked by members for their long standing service.

Robin Fletcher was presented with flowers while Robin Mould’s were delivered to her home, as she sadly could not attend the meeting.

The meeting luncheon was well-supported by senior hospital staff including acting director of nursing and midwifery,

Kylie Williams, theatre nurse unit manager Rochelle Woolfe, PA admin team lead Linda Phillips, admissions Kate Russell as well as Ms Cawthorne.

Following lunch the auxiliary’s guest speaker, Peter Davis, gave an insightful and entertaining talk about his experience as a trek leader on the Kokoda Track, PNG.

Mr Davis also shared stories of his military history journey and how that relates to raising funds for his philanthropic work.

Members and guests enjoyed and appreciated this most interesting talk.

At the conclusion of the meeting, the United Hospital Auxiliaries NSW regional representative Ann Burgess from the Queanbeyan branch opened the AGM.

Bridge Club donation

On Monday August 12

the Monaro Bridge Club held a fundraising day for the auxiliary at the Cooma Ex Services Club raising $750.

The lucky door prize was won by Sue West.

The bridge winners on the day were Edie Flanagan and Anne Charles (East/West) and Therese Kinch and Sue Martin (North/South).

Upcoming Open Garden

The next and final event for the Cooma Hospital Auxiliary for the year is an open garden at Kiah Lodge near Berridale on Sunday November 17 from 1.30pm.

The event will be held with the support of Nimmitabel Garden Club who will have an array of plants for sale.

Kiah Lodge is very rarely open.

The current owners have lived at Kiah Lodge

for more than 40 years.

The property has an old, established garden with an early Monaro Australian homestead c1850. Some of the plantings have been in the garden for more than 100 years. The owners have integrated traditional old plantings with new plantings.

Highlights of the property is the impressive old pine-lined driveway, Hawthorns and remnants of the original orchard. There is an ornamental garden lake and flower walk with dry stone walls featured throughout, and an abundance of beautiful roses should be in flower in November.

Gate entry is $25. A delicious hospital auxiliary afternoon tea is provided. Further details of this event will be advertised in October.

Senior theatre nurse,

Peter Davis was the guest speaker at the recent Cooma Hospital Auxiliary meeting.

Monaro Bridge Club winners of North South East West with their prizes. Therese Kinch (left), Sue Martin, Anne Charles and Edie Flanagan.

Margaret Wainwright, auxiliary treasurer, and Sue Litchfield, president, in front of the two vending machines at Cooma Hospital.

Robin Fletcher (pictured) and Robin Mould, two long serving members of the Cooma Hospital Auxiliary, have recently retired from the auxiliary. They were both given flowers to thank them for their many years’ of service to the auxiliary and the community. Pictured with Robin Fletcher are (from left) Margaret Wainwright, Leonie Snell and Heather Elliott.

ASSISTING: Cooma Hospital Auxiliary executive (from left) Heather Elliott - secretary, Margaret Wainwright - treasurer, Val Cattermole - assistant treasurer, Sue Litchfield - president, Narelle Davis - vice president, United Hospital Auxiliaries NSW regional rep Ann Burgess - visiting from Queanbeyan and Jacky Dixon - publicity. PHOTOS: Supplied

Neil reminisces of telephone exchange

Bombala community champion busier than ever

By KAREN FORMAN

IT MIGHT sound like something of an understatement, but when Neil Hennessy started working for the precursor to telco giant Telstra, phones were very different to what they are now.

Way back then, the Bombala technician worked with manual exchanges, where an employee would patch a call from the caller to the recipient and bookings often had to be made.

These days, Neil, 72, is retired and is fairly comfortable with the modern smartphone, which not only makes and receives calls, but also text messages, social media, internet search engines and acts as a fairly decent camera. Could he even have imagined that’s what phones would look like then? No. But he’s not lamenting the past or resistant to modern technology.

“Ok, sometimes I ask for help from the grandchildren,” he conceded, “and I don’t hang out for the latest model or play games. But really, phones are a great tool.”

In fact, Neil showed his prowess at mobile phone use by snapping a photo during his interview, of the new bathroom and laundry at the historic caretakers hut at Bombala exhibition grounds to be published in The Monaro Post with a story about how grant funds had allowed the hut to be restored.

That’s another of Neil’s passions. He has been a member of and

By KAREN FORMAN

is currently president of Bombala Exhibition Grounds Committee for many years, along with a number of other local volunteer organisations.

“I guess I am supposed to be retired, but that’s only from paid work,” he said with a smile.

Like so many other services in small towns, there are no telecommunications staff left in Bombala in this modern age.

“They just trickled away over time and as they left were not replaced,” Neil said.

“I was made redundant in 2006, leaving just one technical person, and two or three linesmen. Then I did building and roadworks for a mate for 10 years, the work was still good.”

Born the third of three children to farming parents in Holbrook, NSW, Neil started life in Mountain Creek and moved to Munyabbla, an old railway siding on Glenelgen property, when he was three.

He attended Pleasant Hills Primary School and then started high school in Henty Central.

“Dad was a property manager so we moved around a bit. We moved to Renny and I went to Corowa High School.

“Mostly I spent my spare time home on the farm. I was not a real horseperson, but into motorbike riding, and helped out with sheep, cattle and grain.

“I enjoyed it, I spent a lot of hours on the tractor, I used to like tractor driving. I always liked electrical and mechanical stuff, but I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do for a career until one day a bloke from PMG which was a precursor to Telstra, came to school and invited us to have a look at the telephone exchange.

“I was in third form, year 9 today, and of course anyone who wanted to get out of school went.

“As soon as I saw it I knew that was it.”

Neil sat for the entrance test to take up a traineeship with PMG and got in, but decided to finish his school certificate first, which “has been incredibly handy”.

At the end of that year, January 1969 he started with the PMG in Sydney.

STALWART: Bombala’s Neil Hennessy ensures the town’s showground is maintained to a high standard. Neil is the showground committee president. He is regarded as a community champion in Bombala for his volunteer efforts over many years.

The organisation underwent a few name changes during his time, eventually becoming Telecom and then Telstra.

“I did my training as a technician, it was really good, I reckon I learned more in my first few weeks than I had at school, school wasn’t my bag.

“It was 10 months full time training. And the first time I had ever been to Sydney. I was staying in a boarding house close to the training school, but still got lost on my first train.

“On weekends we would go somewhere, looking round, the city wasn’t really my style but it was a good experience. Olympic Park was all swamp and stunk. Not what it is now.”

At the end of the year, the students were able to select what sort of work they wanted and he chose country service.

“Bombala was on the list and I asked, where is that. It was just a dot with a circle around it, so I thought I would go there and been here ever since.”

Neil says he never looked back.

“It was really good. I had to be fairly independent

here and we got to do pretty much everything.

I had mates in Sydney still sweeping floors after a couple of years in flash places but here it was get in and do it.”

His work involved anything to do with telephones and exchanges, most of which were manual.

“I put a new switchboard in at Bombala and Cathcart and as time went on there was more and more automation.

“Soon we were putting phones in houses…the bigger places had those black heavy phones, with a dial, then plastic ones started to come out, the 80-0 series.

“Later gimmiky things started to come out, like the single piece phone with a dial on the bottom of it.”

Neil said he got used to fixing things because freight was slow in and out of town, so he got to do things he wouldn’t get to do in bigger places.

“Lightning storms used to blow the bag out of everything, mostly Friday afternoon.

“I couldn’t have gone to a better place as far as

Help solve a murder at Cooma Bowlo

RECKON you could solve a murder?

Cooma Little Theatre (CLT) and Cooma Bowling Club are inviting you to try.

The two organisations might appear to be poles apart in their offerings - one being a sports club and the other all about the arts - but they have collaborated to bring the local community an interactive dinner party on August 31 to not only provide a night of good food and entertainment, but also help reinvigorate the bowling club.

“It really is a perfect fit,” CLT president, Caroline Fox said.

“We are excited to come onboard Cooma Bowling Club’s reinvigoration as we present Murder Mystery on Saturday

August 31.”

Tickets are $35 per person and include a two course dinner, available by email info@coomabowlingclub.com.au

Patrons are encouraged to dress in 1930s glamour for the occasion.

Club director Lauren Crawford nee Stewart, a locally born lawyer who returned to the area with her young family two years ago, said she was excited about the event.

“The club has a new chef, replacing the hard working volunteer workforce which has kept the club’s dining room going for some years and we are trying new activities in a bid to attract younger people to the club and use it as a real community hub.

“I have thoroughly enjoyed

liaising with Nat and the CLT team regarding this event and am excited to see it all come together.”

Mrs Crawford joined the board a few months ago and has been trying to help the board reinvigorate it.

“I want it to become more of a community meeting place,” she said.

“We’ve been doing the dancing, and last week was the biggest night the club has seen for a very long time. People just love it. I want to diversify our offerings to keep the club going, as it appears bowls doesn’t cut it anymore.

“I think because clubs like this are all run by elderly volunteers, there can be inconsistencies in effort, availablility and even just a knowledge of the modern

work went. I had the job 37 years and finished up in 2006 and there were huge changes in that time. The types of exchange from switchboard, electronics came into it.

Bombala exchange went auto in 1972, which was a big change for the area.

“A lot of the smaller ones, Cathcart and Nimmity were last ones to go auto. They would have restricted hours, you would have to book a long distance call.

“Then came mobile phones, with limited service, carrying a great big brick around.”

Neil married a local girl Cheryl Cotterill in 1975 and the couple welcomed three kids, Nathan, Dean and Samantha. They tragically lost Dean in 1984. Shane came along a couple of years later by which time they had moved into Bombala from Bibbenluke, and Neil was involved in kids footy As well as working and family life, Neil had a strong heart for the community and was involved with Apex, fire and rescue for 31 years in Bombala and the exhibition ground management committee. He has also volunteered with a sports day held on ANZAC Day each year after the official business is done, a low key, bike races, foot races, novelty events and more.

As a member of the exhibition grounds committee, he manages the ground, is responsible for bookings, minor ground maintenance. The facility is the main sporting area for football, netball, ladies tag, cricket, the show, bike show, and large functions.

Neil took on the role of president in 2005, and has remained so until now.

“I still do a few bits and pieces and repairs of electronic type stuff, and have got a few acres I am trying to do a few things around.

“There is always stuff I haven’t done of course.”

things like social media and availability of grants. There’s no young people coming through as in other settings, to take over.

Hopefully I can help.”

Mrs Crawford’s grandfather, Terry Croker, has been a longtime bowling club member and she said she had joined the board in his honour.

“I am on maternity leave so I have had time to put into the bowling club. It has been really fun, it has been nice to see the life back in the place,” Mrs Crawford said.

“The theatre crew have been coming to our line dancing nights all dressed up to promote the murder mystery night to the people.”

The project - which has a cast of eight - has been driven by CLT member Ron Dowd.

Executive office of the project

Natalie Revelant has been the main conduit between the club and the theatre company.

“When we discussed it, we wanted it to be a low pressure night for our patrons and people who know about the CLT as well as getting involved in the community,” Ms Revelant said.

“We went through a process of finding the right one and working out the kinks. It’s not written in the conventional sense, we adopted a board game into a big night of murder mystery. The audience will take a part in collecting evidence and finding clues and putting pieces together.

“Two people were killed, so people have to work out who killed them. It will be really audience involved.”

PHOTO: Nathan Thompson

INSIDE OUTSIDE at Raglan: art review

Innovative exhibition ‘like walking into a fantasy world’

By KAREN FORMAN

A $27,500 above lifesized eagle, animals of many types, Steampunk inspired fixtures, quirky wooden items with moving parts, are just some of the entries at the Raglan Gallery’s latest exhibition.

Walk into Cooma’s Raglan Gallery over the next few weeks and you will find yourself in a fantasy world of sorts, surrounded by the most eclectic, not to mention creative collection of sculptures you are likely to ever see in the one exhibition.

From goats to lamps through to dogs, the aforementioned eagle, a similarly sized stag, delightful fairy cottages, wombats, fish, glasswork, a chicken, fish, a horse, a dragon, snowflakes, steampunk goats, steampunk fish, a big bad wolf to a ‘storm in a teacup’, the INSIDE OUTSIDE exhibition surely has something to delight every visitor.

The exhibition, which opened last week and will remain on display until October 6, boasts 98 works from 25 artists and all are for sale for immediate removal.

Imagine driving home to the coast or the city with a stunning eagle on your roof.

Curator Jen Coles had mentioned that the INSIDE

OUTSIDE exhibition was ‘very different to anything we’ve had before”, but you really need to see it to understand exactly what she means.

Usually exhibitions follow a similar theme or style, with curators requiriing a common theme, but this one features a myriad of different styles, subjects and materialsand a huge range of prices, from $27,500 right down to around $20 for some smaller but no less beautiful pieces.

The common theme for INSIDE OUTSIDE is that all can be displayed inside or outside, as shown at the gallery, where both the main gallery and the outside courtyard are alive with creativity and colour. Exhibitions usually either grab you or they don’t. Like them or not. Or, you find yourself wandering from wall to wall, spending longer looking at the pieces that grab your attention, the ones that

have that “wow” factor for you personally, and politely wandering past the rest.

This one, however, doesn’t work like that.

I felt like a kid in a lolly shop when I entered. I didn’t know which way to look first. So many exhibits were grabbing my attention. I started to dart from one side of the room to the other. Oh, wow, look at that amazing African woman busk. Oh my, check out the steampunk styled goat with its nuts and bolts.

Whew, how about that scene in a glass jar. And that delightful fairy cottage that made me wish I could miniaturise myself, go inside and make a cup of tea.

I fast realised the only way to go was to start at the front door and inspect every piece, moving slowly and taking the time to enjoy them individually, pondering the thoughts and intentions of the

Student art on show

By KAREN FORMAN

IT isn’t often school student artists get to exhibit their works in a “real” art gallery.

But that’s exactly what young Snowy Mountains Christian School (SMCS) creatives are doing this month, with support from Cooma’s Raglan Gallery.

Students from Years 3 to 6, 7 and 8 have works on display at the gallery in their own exhibition, which is an adjunct to the INSIDE OUTSIDE sculpture exhibition which opened last week.

Art teacher Stan Menshic, who made the exhibition happen with support from the gallery, said he was beyond proud.

“On joining Snowy Mountains Christian School I immediately recognised an incredibly supportive and strongly creative environment with high scholastic values,” he said.

“Within weeks I witnessed some very accomplished student art works thinking, surely they deserve a wider

audience and gallery setting.

“There was already a wonderful art culture and ethic at SMCS thus it was easier to carry on the mantle already intrinsic at the school.

“It is my absolute honour and privilege to be working at SMCS and to be able to assist and enable the students to create such veryfine artworks.”

The Year 7 and 8 artworks are a series of text self portraits incorporating collage elements while the artworkds of students from years three to siix are exploring the uniqueness of the animal kingdom and surrealism.

Mr Menshic said he particularly wanted to thank principal Ella Meyer for her suppoprt and enthusiasm for the exhibition, along with Jen Coles of the Raglan Gallery for making it possible to mount the exhibition.

“I highly commend the students at SMCS for their diligene and artistic ability and recommend everyone checks out this very creative and fun exhibition,” he said.

artists.

Jen, who had just finished putting the works into their places before I came along, shared that she was also surprised at how different the works were.

“It is really exciting,” she said. “This would be the first exhibition of its kind at the gallery, because we just called for artists to exhibit anything that fitted the INSIDE OUTSIDE parameter.

“We had such a great response. It is amazing how many artistic people there are around and it was a joy to welcome so many artists who had never exhibited before as well as new ones.”

The pieces show use of a huge variety of materials in their construction, from wood to steel, polymer clay, air dry clay and paverpol fabric. I thoroughly recommend this exhibition, both to locals and to visitors who might like to drop by and take home a souvenir.

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WHEN EAGLES SOAR: Raglan Gallery’s Jen Coles with the most valuable piece exhibited in the INSIDE OUTSIDE exhibition. PHOTOS: KAREN FORMAN

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6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 News Afternoons. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 News With

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6.00 Paralympics Paris 2024: Opening Ceremony Continued. 7.15 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 Paralympics Paris 2024: Opening Ceremony. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 WIN News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 26. North Queensland Cowboys v Melbourne Storm. 9.45 Thursday Night Knock Off. 10.30 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 1: Late night. 12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.00 Home Shopping. 10.30 The Big Adventure. 12.00 Life. 3.00 New Idea Test Kitchen. 3.30 Modern Family. 4.00 Bondi Vet. 4.55 Glee. 5.55 Modern Family. 6.25 First Dates Australia. 7.30 First Dates UK. 8.30 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares. 10.35 First Dates UK. 11.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 News Afternoons. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 News With Joe O’Brien. 6.00 ABC News Hour. 7.00 National News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.45 The Business. 9.00 The World. 10.00 ABC Nightly News. 10.30 Aust Story. 11.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Everyday Gourmet. 12.30 Deal Or No Deal. 1.00 News. 2.00 Family Feud. 2.30 Lingo. 3.30 10 News First: Afternoon. 4.00 Neighbours. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Thank God You’re Here. 8.40 Inspired Unemployed (Impractical)

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.50 New Tricks. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Danger Within. (1959) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 As Time Goes By. 8.40 Midsomer Murders. 10.40 The Madame Blanc Mysteries. 11.40 Late Programs.

Frasier. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 Big Bang. 9.30 Two And A Half Men. 10.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 2.00 MOVIE: The Constant Husband. (1955) 4.00 Antiques Roadshow. 5.00 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 1: Afternoon. 7.30 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 1: Night. 10.30 Poirot. 11.30 Late Programs.

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6.00 Morning Programs.

1.00 House Of Wellness. 2.00 Discover. 2.30 Weekender. 3.00 Animal SOS Australia. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Medical Rookies. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 I Escaped To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Extreme Railways. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Web Of Dreams. (2019) 2.00 House Of Wellness. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 7News Local. 6.30 7News @ 6:30. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 8.30 MOVIE: Yesterday. (2019) Himesh Patel, Lily James, Joel Fry. 11.00 To Be Advised. 12.40 GetOn Extra. 1.10 Ant Middleton & Rebel Wilson: Straight Talking. 2.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 3.30 Truck Night In America. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.00 AFL Women’s. Week 1. Sydney v Collingwood. 9.10 AFL Women’s. Week 1. West Coast v Richmond. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 1: Early morning. 6.30 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 Paralympics Paris 2024: Encore. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 WIN News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 26. Penrith Panthers v South Sydney Rabbitohs. 9.55 Golden Point. 10.30 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 2: Late night. 12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 Modern Family. 3.30 Baking It. 4.30 Dodger. 5.30 First Dates UK. 6.35 MOVIE: The Angry Birds Movie 2. (2019) 8.30 MOVIE: Spider-Man 2. (2004) Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst. 11.10 MOVIE: Holmes & Watson. (2018) 1.10 Late Programs.

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6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Troppo. Final. 2.00 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. 2.55 Monty Don’s French Gardens. 3.55 Extraordinary Escapes. 4.40 Grand Designs. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Gardening Australia. Return. 8.30 Van Der Valk. 10.00 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. 10.35 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. 11.25 Late Programs. 6.00 Kids’ Programs. 4.40 Kids’ Programs. 6.25 The Adventures Of Paddington. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 8.00 Good Game Spawn Point. 8.35 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 9.00 Robot Wars. 10.00 Doctor Who. 10.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 12.30 Deal Or No Deal. 1.00 10 News First: Lunchtime. 2.00 Family Feud. 2.30 Lingo. 3.30 10 News First: Afternoon. 4.00 Judge Judy. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Sort Your Life Out. 8.45 The Dog Academy. 9.45 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly Australia. 10.45 10’s Late News. 11.10 The Project. 12.10 Late Programs. 6.00 Home Shopping. 8.00 Escape Fishing With ET. 8.30 Diagnosis Murder. 10.30 JAG. 12.30 Dr Phil. 1.30 Blue Bloods. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 JAG. 5.30 Diagnosis Murder. 7.30 NCIS. 9.25 FBI: International. 11.15 CSI: Vegas. 12.15 Home Shopping. 2.15 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30 King Of Queens. 2.00 Becker. 2.30 Frasier. 3.30 Rules Of Engagement. 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 King Of Queens. 5.00 Becker. 5.30 Frasier. 6.30 Friends. 8.00 Big Bang. 8.30 Thank God You’re Here. 9.30 Two And A Half Men. 10.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.10 Breeders. 1.35 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 2.20 ER. 3.05 Doctor Who. 3.50 Fresh Off The Boat. 4.10 MythBusters. 5.05 Long Lost Family. 5.50 Car S.O.S. 6.35 My Family. 7.30 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 MOVIE: Cloud Atlas. (2012) 11.15 ER. 12.45 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Sue Perkins: Along the US-Mexico Border. 11.05 Auction. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.10 World’s Greatest Hotels. 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.35 The Cook Up. 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. H’lights. 6.00 Mastermind Aust.

10.30 Late

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 2.00 MOVIE: Some Will, Some Won’t. (1970) 4.00 Antiques Roadshow. 5.00 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 2: Afternoon. 7.30 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 2: Night. 10.30 To Be Advised. 1.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Rage Charts. 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Unforgotten. 1.15 Sister Boniface Mysteries. 2.05 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. 2.40 And We Danced. 3.45 David Attenborough’s Galapagos. Final. 4.40 The Assembly. 5.30 Landline. 6.00 Australian Story. 6.30 Back Roads. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Sister Boniface Mysteries. 8.20 Vera. 9.50 Fifteen-Love. 10.40 The Beast Must Die. 11.30 Rage.

6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 Extreme Railways. 4.00 Escape To The Country. 5.00 Caulfield Spring Opener and San Domenico Stakes Day. 5.30 Medical Rookies. 6.00 Heathrow. 6.30 The Highland Vet. 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 3.40 Fresh Off The Boat. 4.05 Would I Lie To You? 4.35 MythBusters. 5.25 Long Lost Family. 6.15 Car S.O.S. 7.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.00 QI. 8.30 The Stand Up Sketch Show. 8.55 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. 9.45 Ab Fab. 11.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 The World This Week. 11.00 Compass. 11.30 Songs Of Praise. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Australia. 2.30 Darby And Joan. 3.10 Nigella At My Table. 3.45 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 4.30 Restoration Australia. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Compass. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Vera. Final. 9.00 Fifteen-Love. Final. 10.00 Unforgotten. Final. 10.50 Fisk. Final. 11.20 Annika. Final. 12.10 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.30 The Great Australian Doorstep.

1.00 My Greek Odyssey. 2.00 Bondi Vet.

3.00 WBBL Draft 2024. 5.30 Discover.

6.00 Greatest Escapes To The Country. 6.45 Escape To The Country. 7.45 Mrs Brown’s Boys. 8.30 Endeavour. 10.30 Kath & Kim. 11.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 3.40 Fresh Off The Boat. 4.05 Would I Lie To You? 4.35 MythBusters. 5.25 Long Lost Family. 6.15 Car S.O.S. 7.00 Would I Lie To You?

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. 12.00 Horse Racing. Caulfield Spring Opener and San Domenico Stakes Day. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. 7.30 MOVIE: Die Hard: With A Vengeance. (1995) Bruce Willis, Samuel L Jackson. 10.05 MOVIE: The Taking Of Pelham 123. (2009) Denzel Washington. 12.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 Search4Hurt. 3.30 Blokesworld. 4.00 Desert Collectors. 5.00 Counting Cars. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 Pawn Stars. 7.00 Storage Wars. 7.30 MOVIE: Ghost Rider. (2007) 9.45 MOVIE: X-Men: Dark Phoenix. (2019) 12.05 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 6.05 Kiya And The Kimoja Heroes. 6.25 Pfffirates. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.30 The Crystal Maze. 8.15 Robot Wars. 9.15 MOVIE: Zombie Town. (2023) 10.45 Officially Amazing. 11.15 Dragon Ball Super. 11.40 Supernatural Academy. 12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. 12.00 House Of Wellness. 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.30 Beach Cops. 3.00 Border Security: International. 3.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. 4.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Sydney Weekender. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Voice. 8.40 7NEWS Spotlight. 9.40 The Latest: Seven News. 10.10 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 AFL Women’s. Week 1. Hawthorn v Carlton. 3.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Week 1. Brisbane Lions v North Melbourne. 5.00 Duck Dynasty. 6.00 Border Security: Int. 7.00 Border Security. 8.30 MOVIE: The Dark Knight Rises. (2012) 11.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.30 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Eels v Dragons. 2.30 NRLW Wrap.

3.00 Paralympics Paris 2024: Encore. 5.00 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 3: Afternoon. 6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 26. Cronulla Sharks v New Zealand Warriors. 9.25 NRL Saturday Night Footy Post-Match. 10.00 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 3: Night. 10.30 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 3: Late night. 12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.30 Yummy Mummies. 12.00 Jabba’s Movies. 12.30 Britain’s Got Talent. 2.35 MOVIE: Spider-Man 2. (2004) 5.15 MOVIE: The Smurfs 2. (2013) 7.30 MOVIE: What Women Want. (2000) Mel Gibson. 10.05 MOVIE: The Shape Of Water. (2017) 12.35 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.30 Freshly Picked With Simon Toohey. 10.00 Healthy Homes. 10.30 The Drew Barrymore Show. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.00 Planet Shapers. 1.30 Good Chef Bad Chef. 2.00 Farm To Fork. 2.30 Planet Shapers. 3.00 My Market Kitchen. 3.30 The Big Bang Theory. 4.30 Deal Or No Deal. 5.00 10 News First. 6.30 The Dog House. 7.30 Thank God You’re Here. 8.30 The Dog House Australia. 9.30 Ambulance UK. 12.00 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 9.30 Diagnosis Murder. 11.30 Bondi Rescue. 12.00 Jake And The Fatman. 1.00 JAG. 3.00 Tough Tested. 4.00 All 4 Adventure. 5.00 Reel Action. 5.30 Bondi Rescue. 6.00 JAG. 7.00 Diagnosis Murder. 8.00 NCIS. 9.50 Bull. 11.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 The Baron. 11.45

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.35 J Schwanke’s Life

News Tonight. 8.15 Four Corners. 9.00 Nightly News. 9.20 Foreign Correspondent. 10.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Round 6. Newcastle Knights v Wests Tigers. 1.30 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Round 6. Brisbane Broncos v North Queensland Cowboys. 3.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 26. Sydney Roosters v Canberra Raiders. 6.00 9News Sunday. 7.00 The Block. 8.30 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 4: Night. 10.30 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 4: Late night. 12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 It’s Academic. 9.00 Get Clever. 10.00 Britain’s Got Talent. 12.00 The Amazing Race. 1.00 Home And Away. 4.00 To Be Advised. 5.30 Puppy School. 6.30 Bondi Vet. 7.30 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. 10.30 Law & Order. 11.30 Late Programs.

MOVIE: The Honey Pot. (1967) 2.30 Rugby Union. Shute Shield. Grand final. 5.00 To Be Advised. 6.00 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 3. 7.00 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 3: Night. 10.00 To Be Advised. 12.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.30 The Drew Barrymore Show. 11.00 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly Australia. 12.00 Hunted. 1.00 My Market Kitchen. 1.30 Good Chef Bad Chef. 2.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 2.30 Farm To Fork. 3.00 Cook With Luke. 3.30 The Big Bang Theory. 4.30 Island Dreaming. New. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 The Sunday Project. 7.00 Hunted. 8.30 FBI. 9.30 The Real CSI: Miami. 10.30 FBI. 11.30 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 12.30 Diagnosis Murder. 1.30 Exploring Off The Grid. 2.00 Hunted. 3.10 Tough Tested. 4.05 Bondi Rescue. 4.30 On The Fly. 5.00 IFISH. 5.30 Bondi Rescue. 6.00 JAG. 7.00 Diagnosis Murder. 8.00 NCIS.

8.00 QI. 8.30 Queen: Days Of Our Lives. 9.30 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. 10.00 ER. 11.30 Rage. 12.35 Late Programs. 6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 Cycling. 7.30 WorldWatch. 9.30 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. 10.00 FIFA World Cup Classic Matches. 11.30 Great Irish Interiors. 12.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 1.00 Motor Racing. Hi-Tec Oils Super Series. 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. H’lights. 5.30 Frontlines. 6.30 News. 7.30 The Ottoman Empire By

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 6.05 Kiya And The Kimoja Heroes. 6.25 Pfffirates. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.30 MOVIE: Fantastic Mr. Fox. (2009) 8.50 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.35 Speechless. 10.20 Doctor Who. 11.00 Beethoven Celebration Berlin. 12.50 Late Programs.

Advised. 1.40 Surveillance Oz: Dashcam. 2.00 Catch Phrase. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 7News Local. 6.30 7News @ 6:30. 7.00 Home And Away. 7.30 The Voice. 9.00 The Rookie. 10.00 S.W.A.T. 11.00 The Latest: Seven News. 11.30 Lopez Vs. Lopez. 12.30 The Event. 2.30 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 This Rugged Coast. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 My Greek Odyssey. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Medical Rookies. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 I Escaped To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 Inspector Morse. 10.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 3.30 Truck Night In America. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Outback Opal Hunters. 8.30 Gem Hunters Down Under. 9.30 Appalachian Outlaws. 10.30 Late Programs.

Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 News. 3.30 Offsiders. 4.00 Landline. 5.00 News With Auslan. 5.30 News Regional. 6.00 Evening News. 6.20 Foreign Correspondent. 7.00 National News. 7.30 Insiders. 8.30 News Tonight. 9.00 Nightly News. 9.30 Aust Story. 10.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. 1.30 Paralympics Paris 2024: Encore. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 WIN News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Block. 8.40 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 5: Night. 10.30 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 5: Late night. 12.00 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 5: Post midnight. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.00 Home Shopping. 10.30 The Big Adventure. 12.00 Life. 3.00 Grand Crew. 3.20 To Be Advised. 5.00 Glee. 5.55 Modern Family. 6.25 First Dates Australia. 7.30 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. 10.30 Law & Order: LA. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 News. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 News With Joe O’Brien. 6.00 ABC News Hour. 7.00 National News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 MOVIE: Return To Paradise. (1953) 4.00 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 4: Afternoon. 6.00 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 4. 8.30 MOVIE: High Crimes. (2002) Ashley Judd. 10.55 Chicago Med. 11.55 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Everyday Gourmet. 12.30 Deal Or No Deal. 1.00 News. 2.00 Family Feud. 2.30 Lingo. 3.30 10 News First: Afternoon. 4.00 Neighbours. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Hunted. 8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? 9.40 Inspired Unemployed (Impractical) Jokers. 10.10 Ghosts. 10.35 10’s Late News. 11.00 The Project. 12.00 Late Programs.

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6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Landline. 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Vera. 2.25 Back Roads. 2.55 Monty Don’s French Gardens. Final. 3.55 Extraordinary Escapes. Final. 4.40 Grand Designs. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Australian Story. 8.30 Four Corners. 9.15 Media Watch. 9.35 Q+A. 10.35 ABC Late News. 10.50 The Business. 11.10 Planet America. 11.40 Vera. Final. 1.10 Late Programs. 6.00 Kids’ Programs. 6.05 Little J And Big Cuz. 6.25 The Adventures Of Paddington. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.35 The Inbestigators. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.25 Matilda And The Ramsay Bunch. 9.00 Back In Time For The Corner Shop. 10.00 Doctor Who. 10.45 Merlin. 11.30 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 3.40 Fresh Off The Boat. 4.05 Would I Lie To You? 4.35 MythBusters. 5.25 Long Lost Family. 6.15 Car S.O.S. 7.00 My Family. 7.30 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 9.15 MythBusters. 10.05 ER. 11.35 Rage. 12.35 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 10.05 Sue Perkins: Along the US-Mexico Border. 11.10 Auction. 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.05 World’s Greatest Hotels. 2.55 Dylan Alcott Interviews. 3.35 The Cook Up. 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. H’lights. 6.00

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 The Newsreader. 2.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame. 2.30 Back Roads. 3.00 Magda’s

11.45 Extended Family. 12.45 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 I Escaped To The Country. 2.00 Creek To Coast. 2.30 Great Rail Restorations. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 ICU. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 I Escaped To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Call The Midwife. 8.30 A Touch Of Frost. 10.35 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Truck Night In America. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Outback Truckers. 9.30 Big Rig Bounty Hunters. 10.30 Late Programs. 6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. 1.00 Paralympics Paris 2024: Encore. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 WIN News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Block. 8.40 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 6: Night. 10.30 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 6: Late night. 12.00 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 6: Post midnight. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.30 Reel Action. 9.30 Diagnosis Murder. 10.30 Deal Or No Deal. 11.30 JAG. 12.30 Dr Phil. 1.30 Blue Bloods. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 JAG. 5.30 Diagnosis Murder. 7.30 NCIS. 9.25 FBI: International. 11.15 CSI: Vegas. 12.15 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30 Big Bang. 2.00 Becker. 2.30 Frasier. 3.30 Rules Of Engagement. 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 King Of Queens. 5.00 Becker. 5.30 Frasier. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Two And A Half Men. 10.20 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.50 Building Icons. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 4.00 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 5: Afternoon. 7.30 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 5. 8.40 Grantchester. 9.50 Coroner. 10.50 #TextMeWhenYouGetHome. 11.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 MOVIE: On The Fiddle. (1961) 4.00 Antiques Roadshow. 5.00 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 6: Afternoon. 7.30 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 6: Night. 8.40 Shakespeare And Hathaway. 9.40 Silent Witness. 10.50 Whitstable Pearl. 12.00 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 The Big Adventure. 12.00 Life. 3.00 Modern Family. 3.30 To Be Advised. 5.00 Glee. 5.55 Modern Family. 6.25 First Dates Australia. 7.30 First Dates UK. 8.35 MOVIE: Superbad. (2007) Jonah Hill, Michael Cera, Seth Rogen. 11.00 The Goldbergs. 11.30 Late Programs.

Celebrating 25 years

COOMA MONARO HISTORIC AUTOMOBILE

Club supports many pursuits

$300K donated to help groups, local projects

GENEROUS is one word many use to describe the Cooma Car Club. Generous with their time, support and financial contributions to dozens of community groups and projects in the region.

Across its 25-year history, the club has played an active role in the Snowy Monaro community. Not only has the club hosted its own events, such as Motorfest, Surf to Summit, HillClimbs, and Land Rover anniversaries – it has helped organise events like Back to Cooma.

Car Club vehicles attend the majority of the region’s agricultural show and village fairs. Members are regularly spotted at events with their cars, providing another attraction for the event they are attending.

It’s a long list of causes the club has supported since forming in 1999. More than $300,000 has been donated by the club to help local groups.

Three groups who have benefited are Cooma-Bombala Legacy, the Community Chest, and Monaro Committee for Cancer Research (mcCr).

Each Australia Day, the club hosts its popular breakfast which raises money for Legacy. The breakfast is one of Legacy’s main fundraisers.

The Community Chest has benefited from the Car Club’s support. Regular donations are made to the organisation, which supports families with the costs of supporting their children in sporting and academic interests.

This year, as the region celebrated the success of the mcCr’s Hot City Disco fundraiser the Car Club had a key role to play. Hot City Disco raised $300,000 to help families in their cancer journey and support research initiatives.

The Car Club presented the mcCr with a $7,500 cheque. The money came from the Car Club’s takings over the bar at the mcCr’s Hot City Disco fundraiser.

The Cooma Car Club is also helping drive the Cooma Chamber of Commerce project forward through a $3,500 donation. The amount ensures a tree will be fully lit-up in the CBD, and is the latest donation from the club to a local organisation.

Cooma Car Club volunteer and one of the main organisers behind the Cooma CBD tree lights project, Rogan Corbett, said the club is proud to work on projects benefiting the town.

“We love being part of the community and the project to light

some of the CBD trees up at night will benefit the town and region,”

Mr Corbett said.

“The project is about encouraging people to stop in town, making the CBD more attractive and boost the night-time economy.”

The Chamber of Commerce is calling for business support to fund two remaining trees. Chamber president Sandy Schofield said the project is progressing well.

Cooma Car Club life members Rogan Corbett (far left), Peter Quodling (back left) and president Tony Nassar (second right) join Lions then president Roger Toole (far right) to present Legacy’s Mick Meillon with a $2000 cheque for the organisation.

Rogan Corbett with a billy kart. The Car Club hosts the popular Monaro Billy Kart derby each February.

COMMUNITY: Mick Meillon of Legacy and David Brison of Cooma Lions at the Australia Day breakfast. The Cooma Car Club and Lions support Legacy by hosting the breakfast each year.

Celebrating 25 years

COOMA MONARO HISTORIC

Members embrace Tuesday catch-ups

THE Cooma Car Club is much more than a place where petrol heads gather to brag about their prized vehicles and argue who reigns supreme between Ford and Holden.

The club is a second home to many. It’s a safe place to discuss life’s issues, big or small.

Tuesdays have become a favourite at the club’s Bolaro Street headquarters. For many of the club’s members, Tuesdays are their favourite day of the week.

The museum is open every Tuesday to the public while members are busily tinkering away on cars and helping keep the museum looking its best.

While there’s plenty of work to do, members enjoy having a chat and conversing over a cuppa and morning tea.

Peter Quodling, a Cooma Car Club life member, says the social nature of the club helps members with their mental health.

“The club is big on men’s mental health and providing a place where men can talk freely,” Quodling said.

“Tuesdays are a great chance for company and a chat. You can talk as much or as little as you feel comfortable.

“The club is a welcoming place. If you want to come along and help out, we will find you a job or join in for morning tea.”

The club is open to visitors on a Tuesday between 10am and 1pm.

Daphne, Pat keep Car Club members fuelled

WHEN thinking of the best scones in Cooma, you would be forgiven if the Cooma Car Club doesn’t come straight to mind.

But for club members, they know the best scones are served each Tuesday in the club’s diner.

Members and visitors are treated to a delicious morning tea every week, served by two of the club’s favourite people –Daphne and Pat.

Daphne and Pat can be found at the club, long before anyone else arrives, preparing a morning tea unrivalled.

Homemade scones and cakes keep the members well fed and provide the enthusiasm needed to complete jobs around the museum. The American-inspired diner is full to the brim on a Tuesday, as

members and visitors rush to snap up a scone.

Cooma Car Club president Tony Nassar praised the efforts of Daphne and Pat, thanking the duo for their hard work.

“Daphne and Pat are the best. They deliver the best morning tea you will find, and are such an important part of our club,” Nassar said.

“We really appreciate their efforts and their company.”

Pat says she and Daphne thoroughly enjoy their Tuesday mornings at the club.

“My husband was a club member. He has passed away and coming on a Tuesday gives Daphne and myself something to look forward to,” Pat said.

“We get nice compliments about the morning tea. We look forward to coming each week.”

Throughout its 25-years, the Cooma Car Club has grown its collection of vehicles, built the motoring museum which includes the diner (right of image) and Montague Motors service station.

The Cooma Car Club diner in the motoring museum is open each Tuesday and the first Saturday of the month. The Americaninspired diner is a feature of the club’s motoring museum. New club members show their Citroen on a Tuesday catch-up.

SOCIAL: Cooma Car Club members Rogan Corbett, John Brown and Kath Nichols enjoy their Tuesday catch-ups at the club. PHOTOS: Nathan Thompson

FAVOURITES: Daphne and Pat serve a delicious morning tea each Tuesday in the Cooma Car Club’s diner. PHOTO: Nathan Thompson

Celebrating 25 years

COOMA MONARO

Motorfest brings thousands each edition

Club’s largest regular event a motoring marvel

MOTORFEST is one of the Cooma Car Club’s proudest achievements across its 25-years.

The event, held every two years, attracts hundreds of vintage and classic cars, motor bikes, trucks and engines.

Motorfest is the largest motoring festival in the region and brings thousands to Cooma. Held in November, the event started from humble beginnings and through the passion of Car Club members has become bigger than they could have imagined.

The 2024 edition will have a Gatsby theme with the Cooma Multifunction Centre to be trans formed into the 1920s.

Motorfest will take place on Saturday November 2 at the Cooma Showgrounds. The high light will be a themed indoor display of rare and unique vehicles dating from 1907 to 1936.

Cooma Car Club life member, Peter Quodling, said Motorfest delivers a carnival atmosphere where the public can admire vehicles, bikes, and trucks from all eras.

“When we started Motorfest, we never could have imagined how big it would become,” Quodling said.

“But like all things the club does, it turns out very well and becomes bigger each time.

“Motorfest is one of the region’s largest events, it’s another example of how the club helps boost the local economy.

“We anticipate more than 4,000 visitors will come this year.”

Motorfest 2022 breaks records

In 2022, the Car Club staged its largest Motorfest yet with more entries and spectators passing through the gates than ever before.

Thousands converged on the

Cooma Showgrounds to admire some of the nation’s most prized and historic automobiles.

Close to 600 vehicles, engines, motorbikes and trucks entered Motorfest 2022 with event organisers at the time declaring the 2022 instalment the best yet.

Rogan Corbett, then president of the Cooma Car Club, said the not-for-profit organisation was proud to hold one of the region’s biggest events.

“A lot of hard work over many months went into running Motorfest and we were so pleased with how it went. This was the best yet,” Corbett said.

“We had a record number of entries and thousands of people

came on the day. We love this town and region, and to run an event that brings so many people here is very satisfying.”

A highlight of Motorfest 2022 was the arrival of the rally cars competing in the Perth to Sydney Marathon.

Australian motorsport legend, Colin Bond OAM, was the guest of honour. Bond spent hours talking all things rally cars with motoring enthusiasts before casting his eye over many of the vehicles on display.

For the first time, Motorfest welcomed an electric vehicle display where test drives were offered and the latest technology on show.

Dave Seldon with an original rally car.

Cooma Car Club member David Wicks and Australian motorsport legend Colin Bond OAM.

Carlo Botto showcases a range of electrical vehicles at Motorfest 2022.

MOTORFEST: An Austin Healey is admired at the 2022 event.

Celebrating 25 years

COOMA MONARO

Cooma home to Land Rover celebrations

Car Club’s hosting ability injects millions into regional economy

By NATHAN THOMPSON

FEW community organisations stage an event like the Cooma Monaro Historic Automobile Club.

For a volunteer driven group, the Car Club runs large-scale events to a standard arguably better than its commercial counterparts.

Throughout the club’s 25-years, the not-for-profit setup has held events attracting thousands of visitors and injecting millions of dollars into the Snowy Monaro economy.

The club’s ability to host regionally and nationally significant events is perhaps no more evident than its running of the Land Rover anniversaries - 40th, 50th, 60th, 70th and last year, the 75th.

Land Rover enthusiasts came from the United Kingdom, Europe, and across Australia for the event in Cooma, held over the 2023 Easter weekend.

The Car Club led efforts to bring more than 1000 Land Rovers to Cooma, where Land Rover lovers shared stories, reminisced about the vehicle’s role on the Snowy Scheme and discussed the future of the brand.

Car Club volunteers coordinated a full weekend of activities, demonstrations and talks at the Cooma Showground. The feature of the Land Rover 75th anniversary was the street parade, where a record number of Land Rovers assembled.

Hundreds of spectators lined Cooma’s main street as Land Rovers of all ages passed by. The star of the show was the Oxford Series 1 Land Rover.

Leading the parade was a Series 1 Land Rover, one of the original vehicles to take part in the 1955-56 Oxford and Cambridge Far Eastern Expedition from London to Singapore.

Rogan Corbett of the Cooma Car Club said the organisation is proud to hold the Land Rover anniversaries.

“It is here in Cooma where the Land Rover journey really started to take off with many Series 1 Land Rovers involved with the Snowy Scheme,” Mr Corbett said.

“Land Rover anniversaries have now become a bit of thing around the world with the Cooma event becoming well know from 2008. That event really placed Cooma on the map and it is certainly the home for the Land Rover anniversary events here in Australia.”

The event sets out to showcase the best examples of the Land Rover in all its guises, from renovated to restored, rare and bespoke conversions, military derivatives and more.

EVENTS: The Land Rover 75th anniversary held in 2023 was the largest event run by the Cooma Car Club and one of the largest events held in Cooma.

PHOTOS: Nathan Thompson

One of Cooma’s prized Land Rovers makes it way through Cooma,

Bredbo’s Ken Bowerman takes this Land Rover up the main street of Cooma.

The Car Club’s hard work brought thousands of Land Rovers to town.

The street parade proved popular over the Easter weekend of 2023.

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Cooma Car Club motoring along

THE Cooma Car Club Motoring Museum is home to one of the nation’s great vintage and muscle car collections.

The museum is open each Tuesday and on the first Saturday of the month. Since opening its doors in 2022, the museum has welcomed around 10,000 visitors.

Built by the members of the Cooma Car Club, the museum was completed in February 2022 and has quickly gained a reputation as one of the town’s most popular attractions, drawing in automotive enthusiasts and tour

groups from all parts of Australia.

Funding for the museum came largely through a NSW Government grant for men’s mental health. The club has dedicated thousands of volunteer hours and dollars in ensuring the club and museum are first-class.

One end of the museum is furnished as an Americana-style diner that serves cold drinks and food for members visitors, and the other end is styled as a 1920s service station with historic bowsers and signage.

The service station is named

Montague Motors in honour of Car Club life member Keith Montague.

The main attraction is the cars and the Cooma Car Club possess one of the finest automotive collections to be found anywhere in the country.

One vehicle that garners plenty of attention is the 1908 Black Motor Buggy, on loan from Neville Marsden of Braidwood.

Other vehicles of note in the museum include a 1926 Dodge that runs on charcoal, and an amphibious car owned and taken

on water by Car Club president, Tony Nassar.

There are land speed record cars, and even a classic Jeep that was once occupied by the Queen.

There is also a variety of historic motorcycles and a stack of automotive memorabilia, showcasing the Monaro’s motoring history.

“This museum has really been a labour of love for the club,” Car Club President Tony Nassar said.

“A lot of our members are older folks and this project has really given them a lot of inspiration and a new attitude to life, so

not all about cars at the

it’s wonderful to have seen it all come to fruition and turn out as well as it has.

“Since the museum opened, we’ve hosted other car clubs and various groups and it’s been wonderful to see people taking an interest and coming to visit.”

The Cooma Car Club is located at 11 Bolaro St Cooma and is open every Tuesday from 9am to 1pm and on the first Saturday of every month from 10am to 3pm. Group bookings can also be made by appointment on 0407 299 008.

It’s

museum. Motorbikes, engines and memorabilia feature prominently.

Montague Motors, named in honour of Car Club life member, Keith Montague, is one of the museum’s most popular attractions.

The 1908 Black Motor Buggy, on loan from Neville Marsden of Braidwood.

This plane is a feature of the Cooma Car Club Motoring Museum. Constructed locally, it is one of many attractions in the museum.

Celebrating 25 years

COOMA MONARO

1926 Dodge, a Car Club favourite

Charcoalburning vehicle a motoring museum must

A PIECE of motor history is on display at the Cooma Monaro Historic Automobile Club’s Motoring Museum.

The 1926 charcoal-burning Dodge is unlike any other vehicle in the museum’s prized collection.

The late George ‘Eddie’ Turner was typical of small acre farmers in Australia during the 1930stractors were too expensive, so farmers turned to ‘old’ cars to carry out the heavy haulage tasks of every-day farm life in their efforts to get produce to market.

Fuel was expensive and fuel rationing was introduced (preand post-WW2) to help the war effort. So many cars turned to burning charcoal, producing a mixture of volatile gasses including methane to run their vehicles.

This Dodge had been in the one family for 70-years. Eddie’s children, Dennis Turner (74), Philip (71) and Jane Kerin (63), have donated the unique vehicle to the Car Club to help preserve the heritage of a period in automotive history when, much like today, alternative fuel sources were needed, albeit for different reasons.

“What people soon forget is the that just before WW2, during the Recession, and in the years after, petrol was rationed and unaffordable to the small-acreage farmer,” Mr Dennis Turner said.

“My dad bought the Dodge over 70-years-ago for five pounds. He cut the body off and converted it to a ute.

“Being the farm tractor, it soon lost many of its extremities - wiped off on trees and low branches - so it’s missing the cab, windscreen, mudguards, and lights but with a set of home-made chains for the wooden spoked wheels, the Ol’ Dodge could go anywhere.”

Eddie Turner’s other son, Phil Turner (71) of East Jindabyne remebers when he was eight years

HISTORIC: The

PHOTO: Nathan Thompson

old, watching his father cut off the barrel of the property’s shot gun - a single barrel 12 gauge ‘snake fixer’ - to replace the kingpin bushes.

“This was a different era. Times were tough and people, like my dad, were extraordinarily resourceful,” Phil said.

In the decades following, a tractor eventually replaced the Dodge’s unstoppable service, and it was left with other discarded farm implements to rest at the back of the property.

Eddie thought future generations should learn about this important part of Australian motoring history and set about restoring the vehicle, in its farm livery, designing and building a gas producer to run the Dodge on charcoal.

Car Club member and former president, Rogan Corbett, said the 1926 Dodge is one of the club’s most admired and cherished items.

“This is a first for any Car Club that we know. And a significant opportunity to bring to the Cooma community such an historic piece

of Australian motoring memorabilia,” Rogan said.

“It’s an extraordinary contrast considering a moment in history where many were having to find alternative fuel – this example burning charcoal – in comparison to today where we are well on the way for electric vehicles to be the new fuel source.

“It’s totally unique and is a working example of early Australian farm ingenuity. With the kind assistance of local businesses and grants, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity for younger generations to see, hear and feel motoring history, it is going to be a feature in the Motoring Museum and at Club events like Motorfest in November.”

Following the Turner family’s decision to find a permanent home for the Dodge, Phil went to Tasmania in February 2021 to transport the Dodge to Cooma.

“I recall my father taking his mother from one property to another when a split pin failed, and the drag-link dropped,” Phil said.

“The front wheels pointed

in different directions and the Dodge disappeared into the scrub with my grandmother bouncing on the apple case seat.

“The problem soon rectified with one of grandma’s hairpins and the Dodge was soon back on the road.”

Phil said the rear mounted fuel tank was always a problem. When towing farm equipment or dragging logs out of the tall bush to cut up for firewood, the fear of something smashing into the fuel tank was a bit risky.

The Dodge is as reliable today as it was when it first arrived at the Turner property Malunna all those years ago.

The motor has not been touched. It still has the same tyres and, despite having to use the crank handle to start, the ‘fire-up’ routine is straight forward, providing your hand is not in the way of a possible backfire.

The fitting of the rear mounted gas producer was straight forward now the fuel tank had been relocated. But to get it running the Dodge must be started using petrol and as soon as the ‘fire’ is

and

up in charcoal burner where it produces the gas mixture from the smouldering charcoal, it is gradually introduced to the engine through several filters, via a mixing valve controlled from the cabin.

Phil said the economy is good with about 400km achieved on one bag of charcoal.

Eddie Turner was part of a dying breed of brilliant early engineers with the practical abilities to, basically, build or fix anything. And in those days, they had to.

Eddie was a master around metallurgy, physics, maths and lateral problem solving.

“Back in 1974, I saw my father rebuild the air conditioner unit for a Mercedes 600 Pullman,” Phil said.

“The air con unit was the size of a small V8 and resembled something between a Rolls Royce Merlin engine and a complicated Swiss Chronograph, but he made new pistons and other parts to get the thing to operate again –took him nearly six months with plenty of cursing to boot.”

1926 charcoal-burning Dodge sits proudly in the Cooma Car Club Motoring Museum.

‘The Fields’ residential estate – Cooma

Residential Building Blocks from $200,000

These are the Fields. The foundation for your new life.

Stages 2 & 4 of Cooma’s newest residential development offers 16 fully serviced exceptional blocks ranging in size from 810m2 - 1010m2, you’ll discover modern living at The Fields - Cooma. Nestled just three kilometers from the CBD, The Fields at Cooma offers a unique blend of rural tranquility and modern lifestyle.

Cooma is the thriving centre of the Snowy Mountains and conveniently located close to key amenities. An easy drive to Canberra, Jindabyne, and the NSW South Coast, Cooma is an ideal choice for families professionals and investors alike. With excellent amenities, ongoing infrastructure projects, and a rich history, Cooma provides an ideal setting for a balanced and fulfilling lifestyle. For further information contact Shannon Fergusson of McGrath Snowy Mountains.

Snowy Monaro

Acquire your own blank canvas

Address: Bald Hill, Richardsons Road, Gunningrah NSW 2632

LOCATED approximately 45 minutes drive SSE of Dalgety or 40 or so minutes drive NNW of Bombala, Bald Hill offers a unique opportunity to secure a property best described as in its natural state.

An estimated 20 percent cleared and the balance made up of lightly to densely timbered with a wide range of Eucalyptus and other native species. Soils are partly basalt derived and shale derived. There are several unnamed creeks as well as soaks and springs across the landscape.

The elevated areas on the property offer panoramic main range and snow views, and the excellent natural shelter and reliable water supply ensure an abundance of wildlife. An old homestead site remains as well as parts of an old orchard and one

known grave site, a remaining link to the colonial days.

Accessed via a good all weather road, only 20 minutes off Snowy River Way. Approximately 300.8 hectares or 743.3 acres, this block presents a decent size parcel of land allowing many possible uses with the current LEP allowing minimum lot size of 40 Ha, thus on paper allowing for numerous building entitlements, subject to approval from all relevant authorities of course.

This is the ultimate recreational or starter block with many options to make it what you want.

Don’t miss your chance to make this property yours. Bald Hill, Richardsons Road, Gunningrah NSW 2632 goes to online auction on Tuesday September 17, 2024, at 6.30pm via the Realtair website. Contact the KMPL office to find out more.

Convenient Location!

Address: 19 Baker Street, Adaminaby NSW 2629

19 Baker Street offers the potential buyer the opportunity to acquire an investment property or their potential new home in a convenient location. Located close to Shops, Cafe, Bakery and Snow Goose Hotel on a level 898m2 block, everything you need is at your fingertips.

The building is an originally built Eagle Hawk House, built for the Snowy Scheme. It contains 4 bedrooms, lounge room with combustion fire, North facing sunroom, bathroom, separate WC and basic galley style kitchen.

Situated in the historic town of Adaminaby, you will be close to some of the best fishing the Snowy’s has to offer as well as Selwyn Ski Resort and other outdoor ventures. The property has all amenities to live in as is or offers ample room for improvement to renovate and make the property your own or perhaps increase any potential rental return.

Don’t miss your chance to secure a property in a great location. Going to online auction Tuesday 1st October 2024, commencing at 6:30pm via the Realtair Website. To find out more or book your private inspection, contact the KMPL sales team on 02 6456 6783.

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Small lifestyle block in a picturesque location

Address: “Tarcoola” 227 Craigie Road, Craigie NSW 2632

“Tarcoola” is situated in a picturesque location, equal distance to coast and mountains, ideal for those looking to enjoy the country lifestyle with enough room to run some livestock, as well as the lifestyle the mountains and the coast offers. Approximately 22.67 hectares or 56.01 acres of gently undulating land, predominantly granite derived soils, some quartz formations as well as slate present. The property is estimated 30% lightly timbered by White Gum and Sallee, with the balance being cleared, and is bound by Little Plains Rivers along the entire eastern boundary providing a reliable water supply, plus has an excellent dam. Pastures include Sub Clover, Ryegrass, Phalaris, Cocksfoot and some native grasses. Making “Tarcoola” your next home wouldn’t be hard, with a tidy 3 bedroom cedar clad weatherboard home overlooking the Little Plains

River, all it needs is your personal touches! The house was built in 1990s and features a timber kitchen, walk in pantry, gas cooking plus dishwasher, family room plus formal dining, slow combustion woodfire, reverse cycle split system, bathroom with shower and bathtub, separate WC, good size laundry and a verandah on three sides. Not to mention, mains power, 3.2Kw back to grid solar, internet, mobile reception, and 50,000L water storage in two tanks.

Further infrastructure includes timber and steel cattle yards, 8m x 16m x 3m machinery shed, and 7m x 6m car shed/garage. Located less than 20 minutes drive from Bombala, don’t miss out on an excellent opportunity to acquire this very tidy farmlet!

“Tarcoola” 227 Craigie Road, Craigie NSW 2632 goes to online auction on Tuesday October 1, 2024 at 6.30pm via the Realtair website! Contact the KMPL office on 02 6456 6783 today to schedule your private inspection before it’s too late.

• Located about 25 kilometres SSW of Bombala along Craigie Road

• Bound by Little Plains River along the entire eastern boundary

• Well fenced into 6 paddocks, reliable water supply via Little Plains Rivers as well as one excellent dam

• Predominantly granite derived soils some quartz formations as well as slate present

• Topography gently undulating, 70% cleared, estimated 30% lightly timbered, mostly White Gum and Sallee. Sub Clover, Ryegrass, Phlarais, Cocksfoot pastures as well as some native grasses

• Circa 1990s 3 bedroom cedar clad weatherboard home

• Timber kitchen, walk in pantry, gas cooking plus dishwasher

• Family room plus formal dining, slow combustion woodfire, plus reverse cycle split system

• Bathroom with shower and bathtub, separate WC

• Good size laundry with direct access from outdoors

• Verandah on three sides

• Further infrastructure includes timber and steel cattle yards, 8m x 16m x 3m machinery shed, 7m x 6m car shed or garage

• Mains power, 3.2Kw back to grid solar, internet, mobile reception, 50,000L water storage in two tanks AGENTS COMMENTS:

“Tarcoola” is a well maintained small holding less than 20 minutes’ drive from Bombala with plenty of room

Prime lifestyle block situated in perfect, central location

ADDRESS: Tea Gardens, 3798 Monaro Highway, Steeple Flat, NSW 2631

TEA GARDENS, 3798 Monaro Highway, Steeple Flat NSW 2631, presents a fantastic opportunity to secure a prime lifestyle block, in a central location to both the Snowy Mountains and the South Coast.

Spanning more than approximately 101.99 hectares or 252.02 acres of gently undulating landscape, Tea Gardens features a comfortable three bedroom, one bathroom 1960/70s masonry built homestead, fenced into eight paddocks, and is sufficiently watered by nine dams as well as Tea Garden Creek and numerous springs.

Infrastructure on the property includes a large steel shed/workshop with mezzanine storage, single stand shearing shed, small shed, steel sheep yards and steel cattle yards, plus two x 50,0000L concrete tanks.

Throughout the property you will find an array of timber stands including Manna Gum, Snow Gum, Black Sallee, Wattle, Tea tree and Ribbon Gum, plus some Pine, Willow, Silver Birch, Oak trees and fruit trees closer to the homestead.

Tea Gardens is ideally located at the top of the Brown Mountain escarpment, offering easy access to both the Snowy Mountains and the South Coast, perfect for those looking to

enjoy the summer and winter lifestyles both areas have to offer. The property is a short 10 minute drive into Nimmitabel, around 30 minutes drive to Bombala, and just an hour drive to the township of Bega.

Historically the property has run 30-40 cows plus followers, or 200 ewes plus lambs or equivalent. Ideally suited for those looking to become self sufficient and possibly generate additional income. Tea Gardens is looking for its next owner to make it their own.

Tea Gardens, 3798 Monaro Highway, Steeple Flat NSW 2631, goes to online auction on Tuesday September 24, 2024, at 6.30pm via the Realtair website. Don’t miss out on your opportunity, contact the KMPL office to book your private inspection today.

Family home in fantastic location

Address: 52 Wellington Street, Bombala

Asking: $390,000

Leading a busy life with an active family can get easier!

Located on a flat block and an easy walk to the local

shopping centre and the Bombala Exhibition ground, this home is in the perfect central location for a busy family.

The home has recently been upgraded with some quality fixtures and finishes that give the 50s décor a lovely modern edge. The kitchen features a beautiful Smeg oven and the open layout with the dining and lounge areas is complimented with hardwood timber floors and two slow combustion heaters. The bathroom features new claw foot bath tub - perfect for soaking away the long days, as well as shower and upgraded vanity.

The spacious backyard contains a deck off the back of the house - perfect for outdoor entertaining or just lounging while watching over the kids playing, single

car garage and garden sheds. The gardens are low maintenance and there is plenty of space in the yard to create more.

This would make a great first home or investment property in a wonderfully central location.

Snowy Monaro

Inquiry into live sheep export ban

A PARLIAMENTARY inquiry has been established to investigate into and report on the impact of the phase-out of Australian live sheep exports by sea on NSW producers.

In particular, the inquiry will consider the economic and social implications of such a phase-out on regional communities and animal welfare considerations.

“The inquiry will investigate the impact of the Australian Government’s phase-out of live sheep exports on regional communities in NSW, including, but not limited to, transport operators, fodder and grain producers

and local meat processors,” chair of Portfolio Committee No. 4, Mark Banasiak, said.

“The inquiry will assess those impacts, along with other factors such as the implications for demand for NSW mutton and whether the phase-out will impact on the NSW Government’s revenue and bottom line.”

Mr Banasiak said it will examine the reasons for the Australian Government’s phase-out of live sheep exports, potential economic losses from the phaseout, the impact on jobs across regional NSW, possible alternative markets, opportunities and

income streams for NSW sheep producers, and whether the Australian Government should provide compensation to sheep producers.

“Additionally, the inquiry will seek to identify examples of graziers in other regions or countries that have successfully transitioned away from live exports and assess broader community views in NSW of the live export industry.”

The committee is calling for public submissions, which close on September 20, 2024.

An online questionnaire will also be established and available on the committee’s website.

Merino lambs in demand: Wagga

By MEAT AND LIVESTOCK AUSTRALIA

AT LAST week’s Wagga Wagga sheep sale, numbers lifted with new season lambs helping add to the 9700 yarded.

A big field of buyers made it to the sale which meant demand was solid for all well finished lambs particularly those in short skins.

Heavy lambs were in short supply however there were some big runs of grain assisted lambs weighing from 33 to 36kg.

Most of the demand for top end domestic lambs came from major supermarkets and southern processors.

In the export sale, the market bidding was fierce for all grain assisted lambs above 30kg carcass weight.

New season lambs were a big feature of the sale with quality outstanding across trade and heavy categories.

Lambs 20kg to 24kg $7 to $8 cheaper. The bulk selling from $158 to $214 to average 840c/ kg cwt.

New season 24kg to 26kg was unchanged averaging 856c/kg cwt.

Heavy export young lambs were in short supply selling at $228 to $246/head.

Bidding for old lambs was solid however there were gaps in the sale along the way with

several buyers not interested in longer wool uglier types.

The 20kg to 24kg lambs made from $145 to $216/head to average 828c/kg cwt.

Merino lambs attracted a big field of buyers with grain assisted highly sought. Buyer interest fluctuated around quality and skin length.

The better presented trade types trading between $138 to $207/head. Heavy Merino lambs sold at $198 to $225/ head. Store buyers mostly operated across young lamb classes paying between $114 to $165.

In the export sale, there was more weight on offer and an improved quality offering. Lambs 26kg to 30kg gained $3 making from $224 to $268/ head.

Heavy lambs more than 30kg ignited the bidding with a few sales over $300 for big runs of grain assisted stock. Prices jumped $14 to average 857c/kg cwt. It was a mixed yarding of mutton that was offered to a bigger group of buyers.

Demand was solid but certainly had a price point for heavy sheep.

Heavy mutton softened $7 to $21 making from $102 to $140 averaging 391c to 412c/ kg cwt.

FEEDBACK: Local producers can have their say on the live sheep export ban with a NSW Parliamentary Inquiry established. PHOTO: Supplied

Koala karoake reveals koala spread

THROUGH an innovative technique dubbed ‘koala karaoke’, with support from Landcare, Local Land Services (LLS) has worked with land managers to gain a better understanding of the distribution of koalas across the Snowy Monaro.

Using this citizen science project, land managers were provided with audio monitors to record the distinctive bellows of male koalas. Many of these monitors have yielded positive results.

Male koalas bellow to serenade females and warn off rival males.

These audio recordings enable land managers to detect koala presence on their properties.

Over the past few years, more than 130 individuals have participated in the project, deploying more than 200 recorders across private lands and National Park reserves.

The most recent surveys were conducted over 12-14 nights between October 2022 and January 2023, and again from October 2023 to January 2024.

Song meter micro or mini audio recorders were deployed throughout wooded areas within approximately 700,000 hectares across sections of the Southern Tablelands Area of Regional Significance (ARKS) and surrounding areas.

Grainfed

THE Australian lot feeding sector continues to go from strength-to-strength with numbers of cattle on feed exceeding 1.4 million head and capacity breaking 1.6 million head for the first time, according to the June 2024 quarterly feedlot survey published by the Australian Lot Feeders’ Association (ALFA) and Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA).

ALFA President, Barb Madden said that confidence in the feedlot production system and continued positive trading conditions coupled with increased feedlot capacity are behind the latest figures.

Local Land Services report koala presence within the ARKS was detected on 72 percent of the recorders during the 22-23 survey.

Although only six percent of sites outside the ARKS detected koalas, these results demonstrate koalas continue to occupy areas across the Southern Tablelands. The 2023-24 results are still being analysed.

Additional koala investigations include areas near Queanbeyan, through the Tinderry Ranges, near Cooma township, and the Avonside area. Recording these populations further highlights the broad distribution of koalas across the region.

The high detection levels of koalas on private property emphasises the crucial role of private land in koala conservation across a broad landscape.

“We will continue to support land managers in managing koala habitat through the NSW Koala Strategy and work closely with Landcare to deliver both surveys and on-ground actions to protect and enhance remnant patches of koala habitat,” a LLS spokesperson said.

Annual koala karaoke surveys will aim to expand and intensify surveys into areas with lower or unknown densities of koalas to continue to explore the distribution of koalas across the region.

beef sector growing

“Feedlot capacity is an enabler of growth in the number of cattle Australia can have on feed. National capacity increased in the June quarter as more than 43,000 additional available cattle placements came online under the National Feedlot Accreditation Scheme,” Ms Madden said.

“This indicates that the Australian feedlot sector’s capacity has grown by five percent year-on-year and is the first-time capacity has exceeded 1.6 million head.

“Favourable trading conditions during the June quarter gave feedlot operators confidence to fill pen space, with

the number of additional cattle on feed increasing by over 63,000 to break 1.4 million head for the first time.”

Mrs Maddren said even with increases in capacity across major lot feeding states, the lift in cattle on feed resulted in feedlot utilisation hitting 87 percent, which is the second highest level on record.

“The record numbers experienced in the June quarter tells us that confidence in Australia’s grain fed beef production system remains high, and our feedlot sector continues to go from strengthto-strength,” Ms Maddren said.

Lack of weight across offering

3200 cattle at Wagga Wagga sale

BY MLA

THERE was a slightly smaller yarding and a plainer offering compared to the previous week at the Wagga Wagga cattle sale on August 19.

The standout of the market is the lack of weight across the offering.

The usual buyers made it to the sale, and all were active. Rain inspired restocker with light weight steers 280 to 300kg in high demand.

Cows were highly sought due to a small offering of 475/head. Well-finished cows traded impressively between 317c and 350c/kg, with most sales above 335c/ kg.

Due to the limited supply, leaner grades were elevated in price jumping on average 20c/kg. The majority of D3 cows under 520kg made from 270c to 315c/kg.

Heavy steers and bullocks were in limited supply,

fetching between 348c and 375c/kg. Heavy heifers with good shape attracted solid competition but not at the price levels of the previous sale.

Heifers with shape sold from 310c to 366c/kg. Heavy feeder steers also saw a scarcity, making between 330c and 400c/kg.

With fewer heavyweight options, buyers turned their focus to medium-weight feeder steers, pushing prices up by five cents, with most selling between 350c and 408c/kg, and lighter weights topping out at 416c/ kg.

Medium-weight feeder heifers lost 18c with not all feedlots making purchases. The bulk trading from 310c to 348c/kg.

Trade heifers and steers in the 400 to 500kg sold to cheaper trends with quality a factor. The heifers portion selling from 310c to 346c/ kg.

The market for lightweight weaner steers remained robust, with back grounders also wanting stock.

Steers 280 to 300kg made from 340c to 430c/kg. Light weight heifers sold from 290c to 320c/kg.

SPOTTED: The koala karaoke initiative by Local Land Services is helping track the distribution of the native animal across the Snowy Monaro.

PHOTO: Geehi Bushwalking Club

FOOTY TIPPING COMP 2024

ACROSS

1 Name a particular suit of cards (6)

8 What are pieces of land owned (8)

9 Name a domesticated camellike S American ruminant (6)

10 What is a room heater called (8)

11 To run naked through a crowd, is to do what (6)

13 To have prepared the face for shaving, is to have done what (8)

16 Which term implies “up to this time” (8)

19 To be gaudy, showy, and cheap, is to be what (6)

22 Name a mountain climber (8)

24 What are scores of two below par (6)

25 What might we call one who predicts (8)

26 Which poem has 14 lines (6)

DOWN

2 Who controls an aeroplane (5)

3 Name an English buccaneer who circumnavigated the globe, Sir Francis ... (5)

4 Which hand-held firework burns slowly with a bright glow (8)

5 Which unit of land is equal to a quarter of an acre (4)

6 What is a period of ten years (6)

Letters

Some

7 What is a throb or pulsation of the heart (6)

12 Which is the smallest in a litter (4)

14 Which horses are bred and trained for harness racing (8)

15 Name the monetary unit of the Republic of South Africa (4)

17 What are dome-shaped Inuit huts (6)

E-QUATIONS

Letters A to Z have a number value. Some are shown in the right-hand cells. Create remaining values using clues in centre cells.

18 Name a cow that has not produced a calf, and is under three years of age (6)

20 Which four-wheeled vehicle is designed for the transport of heavy loads (5)

21 Who is the administrative officer of a town or district (5)

23 What do we call two people involved in a romantic relationship (4)

Find the following words in the grid. They may be read in any direction, even diagonally. Some letters are used more than once.

WHICH WORDS

1 ARCANUM

(a) A mystery

(b) A walk arched over

2 CONTUBERNAL

(a) Pertaining to companionship

(b) Opposing lawful authority with contempt (c) Affirming the contrary

BIYWORD

Build it yourself using the clues and each of the twenty-four letters once only to form ten words: five across and five down. A key word (bold clue) builds on the letter set in the grid.

CLUES:

A hundred square metres (3)

A little bit (3)

Antonym: ecstasy (5)

Common steak sauce (5)

Fertile spot in desert (5)

Mimic (7)

Ocular motor apraxia (3) Pig pen (3)

Subarctic forest (5)

Times gone by (7)

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COOMA BOWLING CLUB

Notice of EXTRAORDINARY MEETING

Members are encouraged to attend and vote on important matters.

10am, Sat 7 September 2024 at COOMA BOWLING CLUB.

M Mayhew President.

Fire

The New South Wales Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) has announced that the Bush Fire Danger Period for the Snowy Monaro Local Government Area will begin on September 1, 2024. From 1 September 2024, Fire Permits will be required across the Snowy Monaro Local Government Area.

For further information, please visit www.rfs.nsw.gov.au or contact the Snowy Monaro Fire Control Centre on (02) 6455 0455.

Notice of Annual General Meeting

In accordance with Clause 26.1 of the Constitution, notice is hereby given that the 2024 Annual General Meeting of Monaro Farming Systems CMC Incorporated will be held at 3:00pm, 11 September 2024 “Hadfield Park”, Rose Valley Road, Bunyan. Order of Business

1. Welcome by Chair

2. Apologies

3. To receive and adopt the minutes of the Annual General Meeting of 11th October 2023.

4. To receive and consider the Chair’s Report

5. To receive and consider the Financial Reports of the year ended 30 June 2024.

6. To receive and consider the Project Reports

7. Election of Office Bearers

8. Business without Notice

9. Meeting Close

DALGETY SHOW SOCIETY INC AGM

Thursday, September 12, 2024

6.30pm Buckleys Crossing Hotel

All positions will be declared vacant. Any written nominations should be forwarded to the Secretary: Natalee Reid email mws@schutebell.com or phone 0412 910 152.

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Expressions of Interest from experienced harvesting contractors to undertake contract parcels of the following harvesting task:

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GRAND COURT CHINESE COOMA

Is looking for casual, part-time or full-time workers.

No experience necessary. Work available 7 days per week.

Need to be 18+, driver’s licence, RSA or be willing to obtain.

See Wendy at Snowstop Village Cooma or call (02) 6452 4525.

BLAIR (Williams), Lynette Joy.

Passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 in Queanbeyan. Aged 76 years.

Resident of “Stonehenge” Nimmitabel and Burra.

Dearly loved wife of David Williams. Devoted mother of two, grandmother of three and great-grandmother of four. Now at peace.

Relatives and friends of Lyn are invited to her funeral service to be held in Christ Church, Rutledge Street, Queanbeyan on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 commencing at 11.30am. Privately cremated.

PATAT, Rosina (nee Bovolini)

Born in Gemona Del Friuli, Italy 18/11/1929 – 19/8/2024

Passed away peacefully on Monday, August 19, 2024 at Cooma Hospital. Formerly of Bligh Street, Cooma. Aged 94 years.

Dearly beloved wife of Ugo (dec) for 66 years.

Adored mother and mother in-law of Robert and Biljana, Elizabeth and Brian. Loving Nonna of Veronica, Ellen and Nicholas.

Cherished sister of Francesco (dec), fond Zia and respected friend to many.

The relatives and friends of the late Rosina Patat are invited to attend her funeral service to be held in the St Patrick’s Catholic Church, Cooma on Thursday, August 29, 2024 commencing at 11.30am.

At the conclusion of the service, the cortege will proceed to Cooma Lawn Cemetery for burial. Riposa In Pace

DUDLEY JAMES BOLTON (JAMES) 19/11/1966 – 27/8/2000

It has been twenty-four years and every day we all miss you more than words can say. You are forever in our hearts dear brother, uncle and great uncle.

Miss you and love you Maureen, nephews and nieces.

DUDLEY JAMES BOLTON (JAMES) 19/11/1966 – 27/8/2000

Twenty-four years since you were taken suddenly from us. We never got to say goodbye. Miss you dear brother, uncle and great uncle. Love always Doris, Owen,

GARSZTKA, Leokadia.

The Garsztka family would like to thank everyone who has rung, messaged, sent flowers, cards and has shown us such kind support in celebrating and remembering Leokadia, and to the Doctors and Hospital Staff during this time.

overwhelming support on the loss

caring and supportive community,

of our beautiful Tania, our loving daughter, sister, and Zia. Please accept this as our personal thank you to those that attended the church service and for the abundance of flowers, cards, and personal support locally and from afar to us during this time. We are fortunate to live in a most which is very comforting at times

Thank you to The Oncology Unit in the Canberra Hospital that supported Tania and the family in the early stages of her care.

A special thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff at the Cooma Hospital, Palliative Care and MCCR for their attentive care and respect not only to Tania but our whole family.

Alan Dodd – Director Family owned and operated (02) 6452 2094

Tania.

Bush

Danger Period to Commence Early in Snowy Monaro

Tigers’ season over

Tough losses for men’s, women’s sides

By NATHAN THOMPSON

A GOAL in the 88th minute, and a penalty shoot-out loss has brought both the season to a close for the Cooma Tigers men’s and women’s sides.

On Saturday in the semifinal of the Capital Football men’s state league division one, the Tigers season ended in a penalty shoot-out.

Locked at 2-2 at the end of extra time, the Tigers faced the lucky dip of a shoot-out to see if they or ANU would progress to the grand final.

ANU slotted each of their shots to win through to the championship decider.

The Tigers played well throughout the 90-minutes and extra 10-minutes, with goals scored by Zac Schoon in the first half and Ben Clark in the second.

The Tigers finished the season in second spot.

On Sunday, the women’s Tigers side who also finished in second faced third placed BelSouth. A tight contest was broken in the 88th minute when BelSouth scored.

The Tigers enjoyed a fine season, winning 14 games.

POSSESSION: Tiger Ben Clark looks to beat a tackler during the side’s match against ANU.

PHOTOS: Nathan Thompson

Home grand final hopes alive for Bushpigs

THE Jindabyne Bushpigs have faced one of their tougher tests this season with a 20-13 win over Taralga.

Both sides have a penchant for posting high scores but it was defence that won out in the semi-final clash.

Taralga who finished sixth, headed to Jindabyne on Saturday to take on the might of the Bushpigs, the minor premiers.

A hard fought encounter saw the Bushpigs trail at half

time for the first time this season.

The side held its nerve and kept Taralga scoreless in the second half to win 20-13.

A home qualifying final awaits the Bushpigs on Saturday against Braidwood.

Kick-off 2.30pm at John Connors Oval.

A win will secure a home grand final as the Bushpigs chase three straight premierships.

Cheer on the Bushpigs this Saturday.

Weston, Elton winners at Bombala

By BOMBALA GOLF CLUB

IT WAS quiet on the course this weekend with the football grand finals, the club had a number of our players supporting the Bombala High Heelers.

On Saturday, the event was a fourball-best-ball stableford for the late J. Haslingden and P. Halligan trophies.

The winners were Brendan Weston and Wayne Elton on 45 points from Liam Beazley and Mark Ingram 44 points.

Nearest the pin was won by Wayne Elton and the golden shot went to Brendan.

Sunday was a stableford for Club Trophy. Ind. Acc.

A small field but there was a lot of fun had. Brendan Weston kept his winning form from Saturday coming in on 34 points from Wayne Elton 33 points and Neil Thompson 33 points.

Scores were very close with the lowest being 32 points.

Nearest the pin on hole 17 was not won. Proved to be too hard for our players. Golden shot went to Neil Thompson. Golf program

Ladies

Wednesday August 28 - Stableford. Club trophy

Members

Saturday August 31 - Mulligan, stableford. S.Stephen trophy

Sunday September 1 - Par. G. Johnson trophy

Stewart in form at Cooma golf

By COOMA GOLF CLUB

THE surprise warm winter weather continued over the weekend and the club saw some terrific scores on course. The overall winner was Tom Stewart in the stableford on Saturday with an impressive score of 42 points.

The A Grade winner was Helen Crawford with 39 points, the B Grade winner was Gino Cerro with 36 points on countback from Rick Towers and the C Grade winner was Laurence Cowie with 40 points.

Balls went to Alan Kelly, David Goggin, Col Langdon, David Stewart, David Crawford from Pambula-Merimbula Golf Club, Bart Joseph from Coffs Harbour Golf Club and John Harris.

Nearest the pin on the fourth went to Alan Kelly and on 11 to Tom Stewart.

In Sunday’s competition one of the visitors Lisa Light, blitzed the stableford with 50 points. Balls went to Claire Caldwell, Frank McKnight, Wayne Flynn, Gary Batten, Gino Cerro, Michael Light from Mollymook Golf Club, Oliver Light from Leura Golf Club and David Stewart.

In last week’s midweek stableford, Lindsay Blewitt was the overall winner with an incredible 48 points followed by runner-up Simon Allen with 41 points. Balls went to Helen Crawford, Craig Schofield, Claire Caldwell, Mitch Hynes, Peter Ewart, Jeffrey Burgess, Gary Batten, Roy Hankinson and Brian Johnson.

Nearest the pin on the ninth went to Mitch Hynes.

Next Saturday is the Mixed Foursomes Championships on Saturday along with a separate stableford competition. Sunday is a stableford and the midweek competition is also a stableford.

The M&T Motors junior fundraiser is coming up in just a few short weeks on Saturday September 14. Tickets available via the TryBooking site.

FINALS: Tui Samoa carries the ball forward for the Bushpigs in the home final against Taralga.

Cam Mackintosh breaks away down the touchline.

High Heelers win another title

Babidge, Coates lead Bombala to victory

THE Bombala High Heelers will need to invest in a new trophy cabinet following the side winning yet another Group 16 premiership.

In a one-sided affair, Bombala defeated Eden 20-0 in the leaguetag grand final.

With a large Bombala crowd making the trip to Narooma for the grand final, the side showed why it’s the best performing team in the competition.

Two tries to the Group 16 league-tag player of the year, Rachael Babidge, set-up the win for the Bombala team.

Maree Coates was at her best, earning the player of the grand final accolade for her efforts.

In a typical all-team performance, the High Heelers scored first through another usual suspect, Patrice Clear. Clear broke the line 40-metres

out, beat the fullback and raced away to score. Clear scored with just six minutes gone, setting the tone for the match to come.

The first half was a tight contest as both sides made uncharacteristic errors. Strong defence from the High Heelers restricted Eden’s attacking chances.

A penalty in front of the goals was converted by Babidge, extending Bombala’s lead to 8-0.

Babidge made a long break as Bombala set-up camp in Eden’s half. Bombala’s younger brigade

of Tanner Hurley and Lily Hampshire distributed quality ball to their runners, who made good metres each set.

Sam Pavlove backed up her fine semi-final showing with another great game.

With attacking field position tough to come by, the High Heelers turned to the boot of Coates. Coates’ long-range kicking game gave the High Heelers a boost, helping the team out of their own-end on multiple occasions.

The High Heelers found their attacking groove early in the

second half when Coates broke the line. Coates was tagged only metres out from the tryline.

The first of Babidge’s tries came from a long-range effort from the fullback. Beating her Eden opponent, she ran away for Bombala’s second try.

Passages of attacking play by Bombala prevented Eden from mounting any sustained pressure.

With five minutes left, Babidge crossed for second try and the premiership winning moment.

Late in the game, the High Heelers look for their third try.

Lily Hampshire looks to beat an Eden defender during the first half of High Heelers grand final.

The High Heelers go on the attack down their left edge.

Rachael Babidge runs away for the first of her two tries. Babidge caps off a tremendous season.

ATTACK: Maree Coates charges through the Eden defence. Coates delivers another sensational performance.

PHOTOS: Nathan Thompson

High Heelers triumph in style

Dominant grand final effort secures premiership

THE Bombala High Heelers were in complete control throughout their Group 16 league-tag grand final, winning 20-0 and claiming another premiership in the process.

A strong Bombala crowd cheered their side to victory. There were many moments of brilliance from the High Heelers throughout the match.

The sister act of Monique Perkins, Patrice Clear, Maree Coates and Brooke Morley celebrate another premiership.

Tanner Hurley looks for a runner in the latter stages for the final. Hurley’s ball playing skills were impressive during the premiership decider.

Krit Nichols makes important metres for the High Heelers.

Lily Hampshire works hard in defence for the Bombala side.

The Bombala High Heelers have added another premiership to their already impressive trophy cabinet. Sam Pavlove runs the ball for the side during the first half.

PHOTOS: Nathan Thompson PREMIERS

High Heelers captain Patrice Clear breaks the line and runs 40 metres to open the scoring.

Celebrating her second try of the grand final is Rachael Babidge.

Brilliant Bears capture title

Wilson leads side to historic first grade win

By NATHAN THOMPSON

THE Snowy River Bears have ended a 28-year first grade premiership drought with a 20-12 win over Eden.

When the Bears last won a Group 16 first grade premiership, it was Eden they defeated 18-0, in 1996.

With a large Jindabyne crowd on hand in Narooma.

Sunday’s efforts will long be remembered by the Bears’ faithful.

The Josh Hitchins led side produced one of the club’s great performances.

Hitchins praised his chargers for their efforts, commending the side’s mateship and willingness to work together.

“The confidence of this playing group is something I haven’t seen in all my time playing footy,” Hitchins said.

A committed effort, led by strong defence, saw the side open up a 10-6 lead at half time.

The Bears scored first when the ever-reliable winger Jake

Hedger crossed out-wide. Hedger, one of the best backs in the competition, finished off a nice attacking move. He dived at full stretch to plant the ball down in the corner.

Throughout the opening 20-minutes, Bears fullback Dean Wilson, was heavily involved. Strong carries from the back had the Bears on the front foot for most of their sets.

The bears props of Adam Walters and Corey Thomas repeatedly charged over the advantage line, allowing the starstudded backline plenty of room to operate.

One of the plays of the season

led to the Bears second try when winger Maika Ravouvou flew high above the Eden right winger, to catch the ball and score.

Taueki converted to put the Bears back in front 10-6.

Ravouvou was electric at the back, proving hard for the defence to stop.

Early in the second half, the Bears pressed their advantage as Hitchins came close to scoring. Wilson continued to break the line, in a player of the final performance.

“He (Wilson) ran the ball at any opportunity he had. He was man of the match,” Hitchins said.

Another Wilson break produced the Bears third try when the fullback passed to Hedger, who kicked infield for Carlo Marr to dive on the loose ball in the in-goal.

Eden hit back with five minutes left, to set-up a tense finish.

As halfback Brendon Taueki crashed over in the 78th minute, Bears players, supporters and officials knew the premiership was headed back up the mountain.

The premiership caps off the hard work of the club’s committee and playing group since re-entering the competition in 2018.

Fullback Dean Wilson is hard to stop. Wilson received the player of the final accolade for his terrific performance.

Bears captain Josh Hitchins charges forward during the first half.

Try time for Jake Hedger who scores the Bears first. Hedger finishes off a nice backline move.

HISTORY: The Snowy River Bears secure their first, first grade premiership since 1996. Carlos Marr looks to beat Eden captain Blake Robinson. PHOTOS: Nathan Thompson

Premiership returns to mountains

Brilliant Bears spurred on by large Jindabyne crowds

AS THE final siren sounded, hundreds of Snowy River

fans started to pour onto the Narooma oval to celebrate a win for the ages.

The Bears had just completed one of the greatest seasons in the club’s history. A tense 20-10 grand final win secured the Bears’ first, first grade premiership since 1996.

The Fields take a moment to reflect on the Bears incredible grand final win.

Bears second rower, Roland Mateyawa, and his family come together following the side’s premiership win.

Bears stalwart Gavin Patton is delighted the club he loves has secured its first, first grade title since 1996. Patton played a leading role in the club returning to Group 16 in 2019.

Mick and Tristan Hamilton embrace following the Bears win. Mick is a trainer for the first grade side, and Tristan a key player.

Three generations of the Hedger family stand with the premiership shield.

Bears

WINNERS: Bears forwards Corey Thomas, captain Josh Hitchins and Nic Marshall celebrate their win. The Group 16 first grade premiership is heading up the mountains for the first time since 1996. PHOTOS: Nathan Thompson

There is elation for John Field, Troy Freebody and Rob Freebody (Bears president) as the final siren sounds.

Brave Fillies come close in thriller

Cooma almost tackles way to premiership

By NATHAN THOMPSON

ONE of the great defensive efforts has almost delivered a premiership for the Cooma Fillies tackle side.

The Fillies lost 12-6 against Narooma in the Group 16 women’s tackle grand final, held at Narooma, in a match where the Cooma side defended their line for long periods.

Trailing 12-6 with less than a minute of the premiership decider remaining, the Fillies came within centimetres of scoring when Jamie Thornton charged towards the line. Thornton was stopped just short as the full time siren sounded.

Fillies coach Colin Shingles said he was proud of the side’s resolve. Shingles praised the Fillies’ commitment and positive attitude.

“We showed plenty of fight and bravery against a strong side,” Shingles said.

“The side’s attitude was tremendous, we never gave up and showed lots of pride.”

Narooma spent the majority of the first half attacking Cooma’s line, only for the Fillies’ defence to hold firm.

Fillies forward Kirsty Brazulaitis produced one of the tackles of the season to hold a Narooma attacker up over the line.

The weight of possession finally told when Narooma crossed out wide. A half time score of 4-0 delighted coach Shingles.

“We could’ve let in multiple tries but we didn’t. It’s a great defensive effort and going in only one try down at the break, we gave ourselves a real shot,” Shingles said.

The second half saw the Fillies attack click with dummy half Ash Steinke, and forwards Brazulaitis, Thornton and Maddie Banks all making good metres.

A Brazulaitis line break, put the Fillies on the attack inside Narooma’s 20 metres. Quick hands through the middle found captain Ruby Barnes who dragged defenders over the line to score the Fillies first.

Barnes converted to put the Fillies in front 6-4.

Narooma, boasting players with Canberra first grade experience and even an NRLW player, produced a Fillies error close to the line.

Narooma had repeated sets on the Fillies line before a grubber kick into the in-goal delivered their second try. A penalty goal soon after took Narooma’s lead to 12-6. The Fillies lifted and went back on the attack. A nice Jess Clark run set the tone for an exciting final minute. Brazulaitis broke the line once more, taking the Fillies to within 30 metres of the tryline. A shift left found Thornton who was stopped only centimetres from the line on the last play of the game.

While disappointed with their loss, the Fillies were proud of their efforts. The side has received praise from supporters and club officials for their commitment.

Chloe Trevanion runs the ball back for the Fillies.

Jess Clark produces a strong run in the latter stages of the grand final.

Jamie Thornton charges forward for the Fillies.

TOUGH: Strong defence from the Cooma Fillies restricted Narooma to just one try in the first half, despite the opposition having the better of possession and field position.

PHOTOS: Nathan Thompson

Jindabyne PS shine on snow

JINDABYNE Public School (JPS) delivered a stellar performance at the Subaru NSW/ACT/QLD State Interschools Snowsport Championships held at Perisher, securing an outstanding second place overall in the Primary Co-Educational Schools category out of 43 schools.

Also, finishing first overall among 21 co-educational primary schools in the snowboarding events.

The students demonstrated remarkable skill and determination across a variety of events, making the school community proud.

Reflecting on this achievement, Snowsports Interschools Coordinator Mrs Jemma Grisbrook said as the Subaru State Interschools Championship wrap-up, she wants to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the students, families, carers, and staff who made this event a huge success for JPS.

“Your dedication, sportsmanship, and unwavering support have truly shone through, and I couldn’t be prouder of what we’ve accomplished together,” Mrs Grisbrook said.

“Thanks to the incredible efforts and dedication of all our competitors, our

school proudly secured second place overall in the Co-Ed Primary Schools State Championships.

“As we look ahead to the National Championships, I wish all our competitors the best of luck and am excited to see you bring the same passion and enthusiasm once again, I am incredibly grateful to share this amazing journey with each of you, thank you all.”

Day one of the Championships saw Alpine Division 4 Female team A including students Matilda F, Phoebe C, Attana S, and Lilou S securing third place.

Matilda F also took home a fantastic individual second place overall.

Ski Cross Division 4 Male team A including Nicholas W, Samuel B, and Darcy F placed fifth overall, with Nicholas W securing an individual third place finish. Several teams qualified for the National Championships, including students Pippa C, Ines S, Kira W, and Elva B, Abigail J, Matilda R, and Aurora P and Rocco L earned an individual invitation to Nationals.

Day two and three produced great results for a large number of students with some winning the Gold.

SB GS Division 5 Male team A including Boston L, Cash B, and Oliver W took Gold and Snowboard Cross (SBX) Division 5 Male team A including Boston L, Cash B, and Oliver W won Gold, with Boston L earning individual Silver.

Followed by SB GS Division 5 Female team A including Sage M, Marley M, and Aisha M took Gold, with Marley M earning individual Silver and Sage M earning bronze.

Day three highlighted three divisions taking home the Gold including Cross-Country (XC) Classic Division 4 Female student Aisha-Juliet M won individual gold.

XC Relay Div 4 Female team A including Lily W, Phoebe C, and Aisha-Juliet M won Gold as well as MC Alpine GS Division 6 Female Matilda K-M won gold. With this remarkable performance, JPS is excited to continue competing at the National Championships.

“A huge congratulations to all students, staff, and volunteers for their dedication and support in making this event a tremendous success,” JPS staff said.

Visit the JPS website for a full list of winners.

Championships success

THE Subaru NSW/ACT/ QLD State Interschool Championships came to a close at Perisher last week.

Over five days of competition more than 1,800 students participated from 255 schools.

This is the largest participation event to be held at Perisher for the 2024 season with almost 4,000 entries.

Snow Australia has thanked the school coordinators, volunteer course officials and Perisher Race Department and Management for helping run a successful event.

The number of schools, students and entries in

the Championships saw a seven percent increase in entries from the previous year. In particular, there was growth in the cross country and slopestyle disciplines. On one day alone, there were 1,107 race starts.

Snow Australia spoke with Juan George from Cronulla High School who competed in the snowboard events.

His team placed fifth in the Snowboard GS, third in the Snowboard Cross, second in the Slopestyle. Individually he placed second in the Snowboard Cross and Slopestyle.

“It’s been really good,

really good progression and an intro into doing comps with my friends and getting used to the comp environment and style of how things are run,” he said.

In Mt Buller last week, the Mogul Ski World Victorian Interschools Snowsports Championships, were held. 2,600 students competed from 242 schools with a total of 5,900 entries.

The top performers from both state championships will qualify for the Australian Interschools Championships held at Perisher from September 3 to 8.

SUCCESS: There were great results for Jindabyne Public School as students compete in National Championships. PHOTO: Supplied

BEARS, HIGH HEELERS DELIVER GRAND FINAL WINS

Premiership success

By NATHAN THOMPSON

THE Snowy River Bears have ended a 28-year first grade premiership drought with a 20-12 win over Eden.

With a large Jindabyne crowd on hand in Narooma, Sunday’s efforts will long be remembered by the Bears faithful.

The Josh Hitchins led side produced one of the club’s great performances. Hitchins praised his chargers for their efforts, commending the side’s

mateship and willingness to work together.

“The confidence of this playing group is something I haven’t seen in all my time playing footy,” Hitchins said.

While the Bears broke a title drought, the Bombala High Heelers added a fifth premiership to their trophy cabinet.

In a largely one-sided contest, Bombala defeated Eden 20-0 in the league-tag grand final.

Two tries to the Group

16 league-tag player of the year, Rachael Babidge, and a player of the match effort from Maree Coates led the High Heelers to victory.

Captain Patrice Clear thanked the Bombala community for its support of the team, and congratulated her side on another title. Clear said the side’s mix of youth and experience was pivotal throughout the season.

“We have a terrific community who support our mighty club,” Clear said.

“Within the side there is a wide-range of ages, it’s great to see so many young girls playing in the team and doing well.

“I think that mix of experience and youth is what makes our club the best in the Group.”

Playing first-up on grand final day, was the Cooma Fillies who were contesting their first women’s tackle grand final.

The Fillies produced of the great defensive efforts in a losing cause.

Where the Flick

The Fillies lost 12-6 Narooma in the Group 16 women’s tackle grand final, held at Narooma, in a match where the Cooma side defended their line for long periods.

Fillies coach Colin Shingles said he was proud of the side’s resolve. Shingles praised the Fillies’ commitment and positive attitude.

“We showed plenty of fight and bravery against a strong side,” Shingles said.

“The side’s attitude was tremendous, we never gave up and showed lots of pride.”

More coverage on the Bears, High Heelers and Fillies can be found on pages 42-46.

LEGACY: The Bombala High Heelers have won their fifth premiership in 11-seasons, further strengthening their claim as Group 16’s best side.

PHOTO: Nathan Thompson

Wednesday, August 28, 2024

Bears’ grand final glory

THE Snowy River Bears have ended a 28-year first grade premiership drought with a 20-12 win over Eden.

With a large Jindabyne crowd on hand in Narooma, Sunday’s efforts will long be remembered by the Bears faithful.

The Josh Hitchins led side produced one of the club’s great performances.

“The confidence of this playing group is something I haven’t seen in all my time playing footy,” Hitchins said.

As the final siren sounded, hundreds of Snowy River Bears fans started to pour onto the Narooma oval to celebrate a win for the ages.

The Bears had just completed one of the greatest seasons in the club’s history.

■ More grand final coverage on pages 42-46

Bushfire danger period enacted for Jindabyne

By MELINDA CAIRNS HACK

LOW moisture levels and a recent spate of grassfires has prompted the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) to bring forward the region’s bushfire danger period.

Local RFS officers are again warning landholders to be vigilant and exercise caution when undertaking burns.

Snowy Monaro RFS deputy fire

After extensive consultations with community members and the Bush Fire Management Committee, the RFS said it has

decided to bring the permit season forward.

“The early start to the Bushfire Danger Period is a proactive measure to ensure community safety and preparedness,” Mr Morrow said.

During the Bushfire Danger Period, landowners and managers are required to obtain a fire permit from their local fire control centre before lighting any fires, including

hazard reduction burns.

Permits are free and can be obtained by contacting the Snowy Monaro Fire Control Centre or your local brigade. On days of total fire ban, all permits are automatically revoked.

“Over the last few weeks, there have been numerous occasions where fires have escaped and threatened properties,” Mr Morrow said.

“Given the current conditions and recent fire activity, it is crucial that residents are wellprepared and use fire safely.”

A recent case in point is a grassfire which Cooma Rural Fire Brigade and Fire and Rescue NSW Cooma responded to early last week located on the outskirts of Cooma.

■ Read more on page 5

CELEBRATIONS: The Snowy River Bears roar with pride when the final siren sounds. The first grade team claimed the club’s first, first grade title since 1996.

PHOTO: Nathan Thompson

Bushpigs into semis pg 41

Bears triumph in tense final

JINDABYNE CELEBRATES CLUB’S HISTORIC VICTORY

By NATHAN THOMPSON

THE Snowy River Bears have ended a 28-year first grade premiership drought with a 20-12 win over Eden.

With a large Jindabyne crowd on hand in Narooma, Sunday’s efforts will long be remembered by the Bears faithful.

The Josh Hitchins led side produced one of the club’s great performances. Hitchins praised his chargers for their efforts, commending the side’s mateship and willingness to work together.

“The confidence of this playing group is something I haven’t seen in all my time playing footy,” Hitchins said.

As the final siren sounded, hundreds of Snowy River Bears fans started to pour onto the Narooma oval to celebrate a win for the ages.

The Bears had just completed one of the greatest seasons in the club’s history. A tense 20-10 grand final win secured the Bears’ first, first grade premiership since 1996.

While the Bears broke a title drought, the Bombala High Heelers added a fifth premiership to their trophy cabinet.

In a largely one-sided contest, Bombala defeated Eden 20-0 in the league-tag grand final.

Two tries to the Group 16 league-tag player of the year, Rachael Babidge, and a player of the match effort from Maree Coates led the High Heelers to victory.

Playing first-up on grand final day, was the Cooma Fillies who were contesting their first women’s tackle grand final.

The Fillies produced of the great defensive efforts in a losing cause.

The Fillies lost 12-6 Narooma in the Group 16 women’s tackle grand final, held at Narooma, in a match where the Cooma side defended their line for long periods.

Trailing 12-6 with less than a minute of the

premiership decider remaining, the Fillies came within centimetres of scoring when Jamie Thornton charged towards the line. Thornton was stopped just short as the full time siren sounded.

Fillies coach Colin Shingles said he was proud of the side’s resolve. Shingles praised the Fillies’ commitment and positive attitude.

Where the Flick

“We showed plenty of fight and bravery against a strong side,” Shingles said.

“The side’s attitude was tremendous, we never gave up and showed lots of pride.”

■ More coverage on the Bears, High Heelers and Fillies can be found on pages 42-46.

VICTORY: The Snowy River Bears celebrate their premiership win following a 20-12 win over Eden. Elated players, club officials and supporters embrace with the premiership shield.

PHOTO: Nathan Thompson

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