Monaro Post, 17 January, 2024

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

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ECONOMIC BOOST: Snowy Hydro’s Dean Lynch, Cooma Chamber of Commerce Executive Officer Trish Williams, Cooma Ex-Services Club Administration and Gaming Manager Alana Brown, Cooma Chamber of Commerce member Suzanne Dunning, Chamber president Sandy Schofield and Snowy Monaro Regional Council Mayor Chris Hanna.

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Million dollar milestone THE Cooma Chamber of Commerce is celebrating a significant milestone for one their most important initiatives, with the Cooma Gift Card program just reaching $1 million spent in the local economy.

The gift card program launched in 2015 when

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Gift card scheme boosts Cooma economyy supporting “The Cooma Gift Cards

the Chamber joined forces with the Cooma Ex-Services Club, Snowy Hydro, and then Cooma-Monaro Shire Council.

Recognising the need to boost awareness of shopping local and

supporting Cooma run and owned businesses, the Chamber partnered with Why Leave Town to launch the gift cards.

Cooma is one of dozens of regional towns using the gift cards. Businesses

quickly signed up to the program as locals increased their spending in Cooma.

Chamber president Sandy Schofield praised the initiative and thanked local businesses and organisations for

is a terrific initiative that has contributed a lot to the Cooma economy,” Mrs Schofield said.

“The cards are great for presents and for prizes in community raffles. They are so widely used with many

businesses on board.

“Our Chamber is focussed on encouraging people to shop locally. We are very pleased with how well the gift cards have been received.”

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Committee calls for members NATURE-loving and civic-minded residents of the Cooma region are being encouraged to apply for a position on the Cooma North Ridge Reserve Section 355 Advisory Committee.

This community advisory body assists and advises Council on the management and stewardship of this important public space and nature reserve.

Applications are open now and close Friday January 26.

The committee serves as a link between the wider community and Council through active participation in discussions and decision-making related to the reserve.

The Cooma North Ridge Reserve committee enjoyed arguably their best year yet in 2023 with the grand unveiling of new signage and improved walking trails. The improvements have ensured the reserve is more accessible to the community.

Application details are available by contacting Snowy Monaro Regional Council.

Upgrades to rural road RESIDENTS along Jerangle Road may experience some travel delays during January as crews undertake road assessments from damage caused from recent wet weather.

Snowy Monaro Regional Council’s assessment team will be working from the northern end of Jerangle Road towards the southern end in two different locations.

As part of these works, reactive, make safe, maintenance repairs will be carried out. The temporary repair works are in place until the approved restoration scope is scheduled to commence late February, weather permitting.

“Residents are reminded to drive to road conditions and follow road safety signage,” a Council spokesperson said.

“The community’s patience is appreciated as these works are completed.”

UPGRADES: Jerangle Road is in line for repair work after heavy rain caused damage to sections. PHOTO: Snowy Monaro Regional Council

Avi truama brings back memories for Zali

By KAREN FORMAN

THE US avalance has brought back memories for Jindabyne snowboarder Zali Gordon, 21, who was buried up to the neck - but mercifully uninjuried - in one of several snow slides which killed 10 people in Austria and Switzerland in December 2021.

Ms Gordon, who works as a snowboard instructor at Perisher and for Alpine Sports, was overseas doing race training at the time, but has since retired from racing, preferring to instruct.

She said the experience had remained with her - “for example, I prefer to ride behind rather than in front now”, but had not stopped

her enjoying her sport, despite being hospitalised and in the ICU after the incident in case of internal injuries.

“I was following my coach and one of my other teammates when I felt the snow go underneath me. Behind me was one of my other teammates. I was covered completely except for my hand. My hand was up in the

air so they dug me up easily. It took a little bit to find Ozzy. After that we got taken to the hill medical centre and then flown by helicopter to Landeskrankenhaus Hall.

“I was there for two days, one day in the ICU, because they were looking for internal bleeding. I wasn’t hurt luckily, but I wasn’t allowed to snowboard for a week,

again in case I had internal bleeding.”

Ms Gordon said she went straight back to riding. “That’s my advice, go straight back out, do it straight away so you don’t get scared,” she said.

“It didn’t really affect my life then, but it is always in my memory and it’s important to always be aware of the risks.”

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Pair survive avalanche

By KAREN FORMAN

FORMER Snowy Mountains Grammar School students and Jindabyne Pony Club members, siblings Oliver Thompson and Hannah Sugerman said they thought they were going to die when caught in a large avalanche at the Palisades Tahoe ski resort in the United States where they were on a family ski trip - their first since retiring from racing - late last week.

Mr Thompson, 26, a former Australian ski racer and Ms Sugerman, 25, also a national level ski racer who was a ski instructor at Thredbo and works as a photographer, grew up in Jindabyne from ages four and five, with Ms Sugerman completing her high schooling at SMGS in 2014 and Thompson finishing high school at Burke Mountain Academy in the USA. They attended Thredbo race club and did back to back winters from the age of nine.

Ms Sugerman told The Monaro Media Group from their hotel room in the US, where they were joined by their parents who flew in after the crisis, that they believed “survival instincts” and previous avalanche training “very much saved our lives”.

Their advice to other ski-

that saved his life.”

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ESCAPE: Jindabyne grown skiers Oliver Thompson and Hannah Sugerman are rescued from the avalanche which Oliver Thompson survived the Palisades Tahoe avalanche killed a US man in Palisades Tahoe. PICTURE: CONTRIBUTED but has leg factures. ers? “Be mountainwise even in bounds, always ride with friends, be aware of the weather and snow conditions every single day because they are constantly changing in the mountains.”

The avalanche - which buried Sugerman (who was miraculously uninjured) and left Thompson with a dislocated knee and frac-

tured tibia and fibia, killed a Californian skier in his 60s and made international news.

It occurred inbounds (inside the ski resort), half an hour after the lifts opened for the morning, on a run for experienced skiers.

Sugerman’s parter Callum, 29, was skiing with them, was also not injured.

Ms Sugerman said the avalanche - felt “surreal”.

“It was so quiet I couldn’t hear it coming, but Oliver heard people yelling, `avalanche!’,” she said.

“I was in the top part of the slide and honestly couldn’t believe it was happening. I remember thinking, `this is surely not happening,’ but my recollection of what hap-

pened is actually really different to what did happen, which I now know after seeing video from the chairlift.

“It was all of our first time experiencing this. We all had a general understanding of avalanche safety but Oliver loves back country and is really well educated on what to do, which is what would have led to his fast

there was nothing they could have done differently to ensure a better outcome.

“We all actually did exactly the right things, even Callum leaving me half buried to look for Oliver when I realised I was physically ok.

We all made hard decisions on the day and according to the local patrol we have debriefed with here, we used survival instincts that very much saved our lives.”

Ms Sugertman holds Avalanche Safety Training level one and two in Canada and Mr Thompson has done some training in Australia.

The siblings told their friend Lauren Tomasi, who was also a SMGS student “a few years behind Hannah” but is now a journalist based in Los Angeles as US correspondent for Channel Nine, that they were scared for their lives.

“I had no idea it was coming. I could feel everything rolling around, the snow felt so heavy,” Ms Sugerman said.

“My biggest fear was not knowing if there was more snow coming down after me.”

Mr Thompson, who was swept away by the full force of the avalanche, said he thought he was probably going to die.

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Sustainability focus for 2024: CEO

WINNER: Jindabyne music star Brad Cox has won a Golden Guitar award for the best selling county album of 2023 with his work Acres.

New Council CEO ‘confident’ for year y ahead

By NATHAN THOMPSON B NEW Snowy Monaro Regional Council chief executive officer, David Hogan says 2024 is the year of sustainability as the organisation looks to consolidate its financial position and re-evaluate its works program for the next fiscal year.

Mr Hogan commenced his role in November 2023 and in the two months since, he has been busy meeting staff and gaining a greater appreciation of the challenges and opportunities before Council.

The former Snowy Hydro executive has identified Council’s operational plan as an area for review, signalling his intentions to ensure the plan is achievable.

“We have an ambitious works program, and while this is good, it doesn’t leave much space for other things,” Mr Hogan said.

“We need to build in adaptability, it’s not entirely sustainable.

“I’ acutely t l aware we are “I’m using public money, we want the community to see what we are doing well.”

Mr Hogan says he confident the organisation has the right people to lead Council towards becoming more financially secure and realising the expectations of the Snowy Monaro ratepayers.

“I’m very impressed by the commitment of our staff. The scale of the workload is challenging,” Mr Hogan said.

“Staff are putting in a great effort, but the community is often not seeing that.

Mr Hogan highlighted Council’s ‘Towards Excellence Program’ as a major factor in delivering positive change within the organisation and says staff are benefiting from the rollout of the initiative.

“The Towards Excellence Program is brilliant. It will give support over the longterm for staff,” Mr Hogan said.

“This will help us unlock

thi ki Th new ways off thinking.

The team running it is doing a an excellent job.

“We must invest in our people. Our people are proud of their community and want to do their best, it’s my job to support that.”

With Council starting to prepare its budget for the 2024/25 financial year, Mr Hogan says the organisation will continue to adopt recommendations delivered through Council’s Financial Sustainability Review, handed down at the end of 2022. He said the review demonstrates the need for Council to continue with its residential aged care divestment.

“The Financial Sustainability Review re-affirms the important of divesting from aged care. We need to pursue this to be financially sustainable,” Mr Hogan said.

“I appreciate there is a lot of community feeling around this, we need to continue explaining to the community why we need to divest.”

Cox wins Golden Guitar JINDABYNE country music star Brad Cox has strengthened his reputation as one of the nation’s best country singers after claiming a 2024 Golden Guitar award for the top selling Australian county album of the year.

Cox’s career defining album, Acres, finished atop of the ARIA charts for best performing country albums, finishing ahead of Kingswood, James Johnston and Fanny Lumsden.

Tamworth Regional Council announced Cox as the winner of the 2024 Golden Guitar Award for Top Selling Australian Country Album of the Year for his

latest release, Acres. The announcement comes following the release of ARIA charts data, which is used to determine the winner of the Top Selling Australian Country Album of the Year award for the period 1 January to 31 December, 2023, for albums and new material, first released in 2023.

Produced by Brandon Hood, Acres was released in May 2023 and quickly went straight to number one on the ARIA Country Charts.

The third-studio album for Cox, Acres includes the hit singles Last Time Last and Single Life and was nominated for 2023 ARIA award.

Cox is also nominated for two Golden Guitar Awards in 2024, including Male Artist of the Year and Contemporary Country Album of the Year.

“The announcement of Brad Cox as the winner of the 2024 Golden Guitar Award for Top Selling Australian Country Album of the Year is very well deserved, and just the start of what is a very exciting time for artists in the Australian Country Music industry as we countdown to the Golden Guitar Awards later this month,” Toyota Golden Guitar Awards Executive Producer, Peter Ross, said.

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Large loads transported via Cooma and the Snowy Mountains Highway from mid-January The shipment of components to build turbine units for the Snowy 2.0 underground power station at Lobs Hole is continuing.

Deliveries are enroute from Future Generation’s electromechanical subcontractor, Voith Hydro.

An increase in movements of oversized loads is planned from mid-January and these may involve some minor delays for motorists.

All oversize moves will be transported under pilot escort and at times, depending on size, police escort. Please always adhere to directions from pilots and NSW Police.

Large, escorted loads will be transported during the daytime and at night.

To minimise disruptions to road users and the community, loads wider than 4 metres will travel at night.

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Boil water alert affecting tourism

By TRISTA HEATH

THE areas of Jindabyne, Lakewood, Leesville, High Country Estate and The Station Resort were put on a boil water alert by Snowy Monaro Regional Council on December 28 with the alert recently lifted on January 11.

For more than 15 consecutive days the alert meant many hospitality venues were unable to serve table water to their customers and visitors to the area had to boil all their water or purchase bottled water.

President of the Jindabyne Chamber of Commerce Olivier Kapetanakos said it’s quite embarrassing, the recurring boil alerts in Jindabyne have become a stark reminder of the inadequate infrastructure that continues to disappoint both residents and tourists alike.

“Businesses in Jindabyne have grown accustomed to these alerts, often having to invest in additional filter services or resort to purchasing filtered water,” Mr Kapetanakos said.

“Grocery stores, in particular, have seen a surge in bottled water sales, while the return and earn facilities and local tips have witnessed a substantial increase in water bottle returns.

“These added expenses and inconveniences not only burden the businesses but

Chamber embarrassed about Jindabyne’s infrastructure

INADEQUATE: Chamber describes boil water alert as embarrassing as infrastructure can’t keep up with demand. also impact the residents who rely on these services for their daily needs.

“It is high time for the state government to consider reevaluating the responsibility of water services and address the pressing issue at hand.”

Mr Kapetanakos said perhaps the most concerning consequence of these boil alerts is the damage inflicted upon Jindabyne’s reputation as a premium and pristine holiday destination.

“With the allure of crystalclear lakes and picturesque landscapes, Jindabyne has always been a favourite among holidaymakers,” Mr Kapetanakos said.

“However, the recurring boil alerts cast doubt on the town’s ability to provide a safe and enjoyable experience for visitors.”

The Behrendorff Family visiting from Bega for the holidays said with the alert in place it was frustrating for the family of four to remember to boil their water before going anywhere or doing any activities.

Mr Behrendorff said they often forgot about the alert and would fill up their water bottles as usual only to have to tip them out and purchase bottled water instead.

“We are here on holidays camping and while we do have a powered camp site boiling our water every day wasn’t something we expected we would have to do,” Mr Behrendorff said.

“With the cost of living everything has gotten more expensive these days which is why we choose to camp but with this boil water alert we

have had to go out and purchase bottled water and we are here for two weeks, so it has been pretty costly for our family.”

Families and young visitors to the area have been greatly affected by the alert over the busy holiday period and now residents call for action to install better infrastructure.

Mr Kapetanakos said it is imperative for the state government to step in and take decisive action.

“One potential solution is to reconsider the allocation of water services, removing it from council responsibility and placing it under the direct control of the state government,” Mr Kapetanakos said.

“This would ensure that the necessary resources and expertise are dedicated to re-

solving the underlying issues that lead to these boil alerts.”

Over the month of December, a boil water alert for Jindabyne and surrounding townships was put in place two separate times.

Mr Kapetanakos said the boil alerts in Jindabyne serve as a wake-up call for both residents and the state government.

“The inadequate infrastructure and exorbitant water prices not only inconvenience businesses and residents but also tarnish the town’s reputation as a premium holiday destination,” Mr Kapetanakos said.

“It is high time for the state government to address this issue head-on, re-evaluating the responsibility of water services and implementing effective measures to ensure

a safe and reliable water supply for Jindabyne.

“Only by taking swift and decisive action can we restore Jindabyne’s standing as a premier destination and provide a better quality of life for its residents.”

Council said their long term planning options are contingent on the NSW Government’s final decisions around the Snowy Mountains Special Activation Precinct, and the funding availability to improve the water supply infrastructure for Jindabyne not just to meet current needs but future needs.

“The raw water undergoes chlorine disinfection to ensure that it safe for consumption, when the turbidity increases, the effectiveness of chlorine as a disinfection method is reduced,” a Council spokesperson said.

“The chlorinated water in Jindabyne is tested fortnightly by a NSW Health lab to determine that there are no contaminates impacting on the water quality.

“Usually, the chlorine disinfection is effective in removing these contaminates, however, when the turbidity is higher, the chlorine is not considered an effective disinfection method.

“In these instances, a boil water alert is put in place by NSW Health as a control to ensure the water is safe for consumption.”

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U3A opens doors

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THE Snowy Mountains University of the Third Age (SMU3A) will hold its annual open day on Wednesday January 17 in continued efforts to promote life long learning and increase social connectedness in the region.

The public is invited to meet U3A tutors and the committee, to discuss possible courses and activities, and to meet people with shared interests.

The open day will be held from 10am to 2pm at the St Andrew’s Church hall in Soho Street, Cooma. Tea, coffee and refreshments will be served.

Universities of the Third Age, (U3As) are voluntary, non-profit organisations which offer lowcost educational opportunities operating in a supportive social setting.

There are no formal entry requirements. U3As are selfhelp groups that believe people have the skills and knowledge to provide learning opportunities.for themselves. U3A is a world-wide organisation founded in France in1968. It is the fastest growing adult education movement in Australia.

SMU3A welcomes people over 18 to come and join in our activities.

The Snowy Mountains U3A offers classes in Cooma and Jindabyne.

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‘Lucky’ escape as accident shuts Monaro Highway

EMERGENCY services personnel say it is lucky no one was fatally injured when two trucks and three vehicles were involved in a serious accident near Michelago last week.

The Monaro Highway was closed for around 10 hours after four people were injured in the multi-vehicle crash.

Emergency services were called to the highway, at Baroona Road, around 10am on Thursday January 11. Reports indicate a truck heading south, collided with stationary vehicles at a roadworks stop before rolling.

Three people were taken to Canberra hospital with serious injuries and another person suffered minor injuries.

The highway was closed between Bredbo and Canberra for the majority of the day as road crash investigators examined the site.

ACCIDENT: Motorists were lucky to escape a serious accident on the Monaro Highway last week which involved five vehicles.

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Council joins water leak project

SNOWY Monaro Regional Council will join the NSW Government’s $4.4 million Active Leak Detection Project to deliver water savings using state-of-the-art technology.

One-million dollars has been injected into the project that has already surveyed more than 12,300kms of mains. This has saved 5.3 billion litres of water or the equivalent of 2,120 Olympic-sized swimming pools so far across 54 local government areas.

Specialist teams use cutting-

edge equipment including leak noise loggers, electronic listening sticks, ground microphones, and leak noise correlators to detect and pinpoint leaks, before reporting them to the local council for repair. This ensures a more robust and efficient water network.

The additional funding is part of the NSW Government’s $12.5 million Regional Leakage Reduction Program, which last year provided $1.3 million worth of grants

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“The Minns Labor government has located more than 2500 water leaks in network infrastructure across the state, and 700 leaks in the supply for individual customers’ properties which is a strong reminder that there is no room for complacency when it comes to looking after our most precious natural resource,” Acting Water Minis-

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“With another drought on the horizon, we can’t be a one trick pony for water management and our innovative program is designed to take a holistic approach to boosting water efficiency across our regions.

“Our expert leak detection teams play a key role in ensuring we’re counting every drop and making sure our communities are ready for when the next dry spell occurs.”

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Everest Summiteer takes on Mount Kosciuszko

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PHUNJO Lama: a mountaineer, Nepal’s firsts female long line Heli rescuer and Cho Oyu summiteer, Guinness world records holder, a mother and much more has proven no challenge is too great when it comes to achieving your dreams.

Phunjo was born in Chhokangpaaro village of Tsum where she spent most of her childhood in the rugged mountains with her grandfather.

Growing up in the shadow of one of the world’s highest mountains Phunjo has always had a dream to climb and spend time in the mountains.

This dream led Phunjo to begin her training as a mountaineer guide in the Swiss Alps and Nepal’s Himalayas, and has since taken part in many expeditions around the world.

Last year a group of climbing enthusiasts travelled from Bright, Victoria to trek around Nepal’s Mount Manaslu with Phunjo as their guide.

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of eight women took Phunjo to climb Australia’s highest mountain, Mount Kosciuszko.

Completing the climb on Wednesday December 10 the group were inspired by Phunjo’s strength and resilience when it comes to the mountains.

Adrienne Manton, Mandy McConnell, Ian McConnell (as chauffer), Judy Anderson and Faye Xintaropoulos said to climb Mount Kosciuszko alongside Phunjo was a remarkable experience with Phunjo encouraging their every step.

“Phunjo is an inspiration and gave us the will power, encouragement and positivity that we needed to complete the climb,” Adrienne said.

It is clear that Phunjo embodies the strength of the mountains she has climbed over the years and gives an infectious positivity to the people she guides and climbs with.

Inspiringly, Phunjo was the first woman to summit Mount Everest from Tsum Valley and Manaslu region in 2018, she has also scaled

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Phunjo Lama conquers Mount Kosciuszko while visiting Australia. the sixth-highest mountain in the world, Mount Cho Oyu, without oxygen.

Amongst her many achievements she also held the Guinness world record for the fastest woman to scale Everest from the south side in an impressive 39 hours 6 minutes.

Phunjo said she wants to

beat that record when she goes back to climb Everest in May, 2024.

Towards the end of 2024 Phunjo is also set to take the grandchildren of the first people to climb Everest, Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary, to the top of the world’s highest peak to commemorate the 70th

anniversary after the first ascent of Everest on May 29, 1953.

Beyond her public image of a professional mountain guide and rescuer Phunjo is passionate about educating the younger generation in a career on the mountain.

Phunjo said her home village and others throughout Nepal are at risk of becoming obsolescence.

“The villages are only very small and a lot of the younger generation have to go into the bigger cities like Kathmandu for their education and a lot of the time they end up staying because there is more opportunity there for them then there is back home,” Phunjo said.

“I want to help create opportunities in my home village for the younger generation so that when they are finished with their studies there are jobs to come back home to.”

Phunjo has started taking on the younger Nepalese women and men as porters whenever she goes on guides and hopes by continuing those opportunities her small village will prosper.

During her Mount Kosciuszko climb Phunjo said every mountain has its own difficulties and if we aren’t respectful to the mountain and mother nature it can become a deadly situation no matter its size.

“I am truly grateful and blessed to live the life that I live and to be able to travel the world to see and climb these impressive mountains,” Phunjo said.

“I have met some wonderful people along my journeys and they have become like family.

“Through my climbing I wish to continue to promote women’s empowerment in Nepal and around the world.

“I wish to inspire other young girls, especially in Nepal to chase their dreams and show them that anything is possible; and in the future become a mentor for other young women who wish to become climbers.”

Phunjo was recently featured in a one hour documentary by Herne Katha.

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Top of Oz for Torie Torie Finnane Foundation climbed Mnt Kosciuszko in remembrance of local midwife

THE Torie Finnane Foundation (TFF) took part in its annual Top of Oz for Torie charity walk up Mount Kosciuszko on Saturday January 13 in memory of Torie Finnane, who was born in the Monaro area and was a midwife in Sydney and Orange.

Top of Oz for Torie started in 2022 by her family and close friends, continuing connection to and remembering Torie.

In 2023, 130 people took part and $30,000 was raised, contributing significantly to the more than 65 experiences that TFF provided to midwives and special care nursery staff across regional NSW. There is a target to raise $30,000 again, which will provide great support to the 200 plus opportunities for midwives TFF will support throughout 2024.

On Saturday’s walk a total of 204 registered walkers

climbed Mount Kosciuszko with the youngest ones being 2 and 3 years old - one of them was Tories youngest child Maisie Finnane.

A couple of local families from Bombala and Delegate joined in the memorial and charity walk.

Patrice Clear from Delegate said it was a fantastic first experience for their family.

“We also had my sister and her two children, my mum, an uncle and aunty as well as some great friends from Bombala and Delegate and their children come along,” Ms Clear said.

“I loved meeting Tories husband, Liam Finnan and Torie’s children as well as catching up with Torie’s brother Geoff O’Hare and his wife Caddie O’Hare. I spent my childhood with Torie in Delegate. We were best buddies growing up, we were the only two girls in our school year and lived in each other’s pockets. I have beautiful memories of

TFF Board and Committee members at the top of Mnt Kosci.

TO THE TOP: Patrice Clear, Josie Clear, Bridget Clear, Maisie Clear and Clay Clear at the top of Mnt Kosciuszko. camping, horse riding, skiing and laughing a lot with Torie. I reckon she would be stoked with the turn out this year and so impressed with all the little legs that pumped all the way up that mountain.”

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“We had an awesome time and importantly we walked together, connected with more people who wanted to acknowledge Torie and reached our fundraising target of more than $30,000,” Ms Paine said.

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TRAINING: SES Snowy River Unit meet regularly for training sessions and to learn about life saving equipment.

SES Snowy River Unit help a family attempting to pass through flood waters in Dalgety.

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SES Snowy River Unit urge the community if its flooded then forget it.

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THE region has seen heavy rain fall over the past couple of months causing some flash flooding and parts of the region’s roadways underwater.

SES Snowy River Unit Commander Malika Bailey said the team have attended a couple of call outs for trapped and flood incidents over the holiday period and urges the community and visitors to the region to be cautious when it comes to heavy rainfall.

“Those travelling to the region I suggest should check the weather prior to their journey,” Ms Bailey said.

“If they think it is flooded then you know what SES say – if its flooded forget it.”

SES is the combat agency for storm, flood and tsunamis and Ms Bailey said that’s what they do best.

In this region the SES Snowy River Unit are the primary for road crash rescue and assist police from time to time with land search and whatever else they may need the teams support with.

If you live in a flash flood area, planning can be difficult as warnings may not be possible.

Know the environmental cues such as heavy rainfall and pooling water which could signify possible flash flooding and act early.

Flash flooding is incredibly dangerous, it is important to

remember that floodwater can be faster flowing and deeper than it appears.

It can also contain contaminants such as sewage and poisons, hidden snags, and debris.

Flash floods can also erode road and path surfaces leaving unseen dangers underneath.

“People think it will only happen to other people and not them, but you would be surprised with how many people need help from flood waters with that thought then they get caught and they make the wrong decision at the wrong time and end up in trouble. Have common sense and keep you and your family safe.” Ms Bailey said.

It is important to follow some simple measures to make sure you stay safe.

The major cause of death during floods is by people entering floodwater.

“Just remember if you see water over the road and you think of going through it think of your family members at home, they want to see you again,” Ms Bailey said.

“Don’t be silly, don’t do it.

It is easier to go around, it might take you longer, but you will make it. The idea of the journey is to get to the destination.”

SES Snowy River Unit encourage all to never drive, ride or walk through floodwater.

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Addressing wind farm concerns JINDABYNE siblings Oliver Thompson and Hannah Sugerman have made international news after surviving an avalanche in the United States. The pair was skiing at a Californian resort when disaster struck. Ms Sugerman’s partner was also involved in the avalanche, but was able to assist her and help save Oliver. It’s a remarkable story, that can be found earlier in the paper.

Jindabyne Chamber of Commerce president Olivier Kapetanakos has expressed his frustration with what he says is inadequate water treatment infrastructure, after the recent boil water alert for the town. Jindabyne was busy across the Christmas holiday period but once again, the town had a boil water alert in place following heavy rain, resulting in NSW Health declaring the drinking water unsafe.

Mr Kapetanakos says it is embarrassing for the town, particularly at such a busy time of the year.

He is calling on the NSW Government to provide funding for better infrastructure, sooner rather than later.

On Sunday, the Cooma Royal Tennis Club will host what has become an annual fixture - its doubles social tournament. The event brings close to 100 people together and raises money for the excellent local organisation, the Cooma Hospital Auxiliary.

The club is excited to unveil its new courts and continue supporting the Auxiliary.

Well done to the Cooma Chamber of Commerce, Council, Cooma ExServices Club and Snowy Hydro - for driving the Cooma Gift Card program.

A significant milestone was reached last week when $1 million was spent on the cards in Cooma.

The program is part of the Why Leave Town initiative, designed to encourage local spending.

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CLIMATE Action Monaro (CAM) recognises renewable energy as one of the tools we have at our disposal to displace fossil fuels.

We at CAM aim to be responsible agents in making the necessary changes to limit climate change. By communicating with both the wider community as well as renewable energy companies, we can better inform people of the facts and, hopefully, achieve positive outcomes.

It is with this in mind I address the concerns expressed by some regarding the proposed Coonerang windfarm.

- The windfarm will threaten flora and fauna.

The only continuous land use in this area since colonisation has been farming and grazing. This has led to the loss of both native flora and fauna and significantly changed the nature of the land from pre-colonial times.

It is farmers and graziers who are primarily responsible for degradation of the land over generations.

The Coonerang team is well aware of biodiversity issues and is actively planning to improve outcomes. It may be, in fact, more beneficial from a biodiversity perspective to build the windfarm with suitable restrictions and commitments and reserve the land from farming than expect existing landholders to protect vestiges of once common flora and fauna.

- The turbines are located too close to the Brothers.

The closest turbine to the Brothers will be at least 10km distant and is not right beside the area in question as claimed on a number of occasions.

- The area is special and unique.

As I have already mentioned, this area is a degraded farming industrial site, crisscrossed by roads and fences, with farm buildings and high voltage power lines. It is iconic only in the same way that Queenstown in Tasmania is regarded as iconic. Its biodiversity was severely affected by copper mining which caused tree loss and, in turn, decimated local fauna.

- The windfarm is poorly sited.

In fact, this site has excellent wind resources and is close to existing transmission infrastructure. Because it is on degraded farm land, it means less impact than might be the case in more heavily forested areas with more biodiversity.

- It will affect real estate prices.

This may be the case for some, nevertheless, the land on which the farmer hosts the turbines will increase in value as it provides a good income for the farmer for the use their land. There may be a case for compensating neighbours.

- It is difficult to contact the Coonerang team.

It took me a 10 minute internet search and leave a message to begin a dialogue with the Coonerang team. We hosted an information session presentation before our AGM in which the Coonerang team answered most of our questions and committed to answering others.

They have since followed up on this. I have found them to be open and forthcoming and look forward to continued discussion on how to move this project forward and unlock the many benefits it will provide our community.

Ross Martin President Climate Action Monaro Cooma

Australia should follow Japan’s lead WE have been to Japan many times and all over the country they have recycling bins which are clearly marked ‘burnables’ on the lid.

Everyone in Japan knows (and it is made very clear to tourists) that all plastic and paper waste goes into this bin.

All the burnables are consumed locally in small, high-end incinerators which provide power for generators which then provide power to the local grid. These incinerators are extremely high temperature and extremely well filtered and so zero toxins are released into the atmosphere.

I wish somebody in Australia would look into this technology.

It is existing technology which eliminates the need for landfill in a population of more than 125 million people and produces approx. 46 million Megawatthours of electricity per year put into the grid which would otherwise have to be generated using coal or oil.

It is adding CO2 to the atmosphere but only replacing the same amount that would be contributed by other means and I am sure these incinerators could be easily turned on and off so they are

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The technology is there. I am sure the Japanese would be more than willing to share their knowledge on this and would probably be able to supply these high end incinerators right now.

Snowy Hydro would be the best in Australia to be able to make use of the energy generated. So why not Cooma, why not Snowy Monaro shire as the first on the ground trial in Australia?

The Japanese are a first world country, with first world technological solutions to environmental problems.

They have been using this technology for, to my knowledge, more than 20 years.

They will have the figures, they will have the results.

Please have a look at this and may be we can become a groundbreaker in Australia to two problems which will not go away and will only get worse.

I don’t know who the right people are to look into this but I thought it might be something people might be interested enough in to look into and it may be able to provide, in a relatively short time, a better solution, not only to our plastic waste problems (which, in my opinion, are far more pressing than global warming) and contribute much needed energy.

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Life on the funny farm

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Ladies Probus Club reflect on busy 2023

By COOMA LADIES PROBUS CLUB

Cooma Ladies Probus Club had a very successful year in 2023 centred around our monthly meetings, with member and guest speakers.

The Club provides activities that further the Probus ideals of friendship, fellowship and fun.

A programme of outings and special events covered a broad range of interests and opportunities for our Members and guests to share experiences, visit other areas, and experience social, cultural and educational events.

Information about topics of interest all over the Monaro and South East Region is circulated to Members via email throughout the year.

Monthly meetings are held at 10.30am on the second Wednesday of each month at the Ex-Services Club.

Meetings are entertaining and informative, providing

opportunities for friendship and social interaction between the Members.

There is a Guest Speaker at each Meeting and Members also contribute as Speakers, covering a range of interesting and varied topics.

Members often gather for lunch after meetings, and they can also meet for an informal Chat and Coffee Morning on the third Wednesday of each month at 10 am at Snowy-Hydro.

During 2023, Members and their families and friends, have enjoyed Luncheons and Morning Teas to acknowledge special events or occasions.

Members also joined with the Men’s Probus Club of Cooma for events including BBQ picnics and the December Christmas Lunch.

Our guest speakers have covered a wide variety of information, interests and activities.

Dr Steve Murdoch and Clinical Nurse Educator Anja de Ruijtek from Cooma

Hospital spoke about some of the services provided by the Hospital, and we learned about the Gliding Club which operates from the Airfield at Bunyan.

Antia Brademann from Upper Murrumbidgee Waterwatch joined us for a picnic at the river.

Antia spoke about the river and the Platypus, bugs and other creatures that use the river, demonstrating her knowledge using samples of river water.

The Club participated in the Community Day at St Paul’s Church.

A highlight of 2023 was a tour based at Orange. We explored the history of the area.

We visited Iandra Castle and Abercrombie House and towns such as Manildra and Millthorpe, as well as enjoying the panoramic views of the Central West.

Trips away are organised regularly and are always most enjoyable and varied.

Over the past year they have

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included outings to performances at the Q Theatre Queanbeyan, to Canberra for shopping and visiting the National Botanic Gardens.

Travel by coach is carefree!

Navigating and parking is taken care of, and we are delivered right to the entry of the venues we visit.

We hope to offer a variety of tours and outings in 2024.

Membership is open to ladies who are retired or semi-retired who appreciate and value the opportunities offered by Probus.

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New Members are always welcomed warmly into the Club at any time, and anyone is welcome to come along to a Monthly Meeting or Coffee Morning to meet Members and find out about the Club.

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Tipping. It was always an option in Australia, but to be honest it was never really a “thing”, unlike in other countries where it is expected.

But I guess it stands to reason that Australian restaurants and cafes would eventually catch up.

It’s become a common practice now to include a tip on the bill, sometimes called a surcharge, and it can range anywhere from 8 to 15 percent.

Admittedly, under the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission laws, venues that intend to include any extra charges, like tips, in the bill are supposed to be very clear about it, so customers know they are going to be paying it and I’m going to assume here that most of them do.

Mainly applied to larger group bookings (6 to 10 or more), tips and other surcharges (and what are they exactly?) in addition to the tip, are being included apparently to cover any special requirements and for the wait staff having to “work harder” to serve larger groups.

Okay, so would that mean there’d be no extra charges on a day/night when the venue was filled by only those smaller groups which are supposed to be exempt? I think that’s a good question.

Right, so some venues claim they will remove the tip charge should the customer ask them to do so, but how many diners would do that? Like, they go to pay their bill and request the gratuity not be included… don’t tell me they will not receive some subtle message designed to make them feel a degree of guilt for not tipping. It may be a passing look or a shrug, but it will be enough to make them feel like they have just ruined someone’s life or kicked a puppy or something.

Most diners, not being life-ruining puppykickers, will keep any resentment under wraps and just pay the thing, but it shouldn’t be like that. Tipping should be purely optional, with no expectations attached. Which means not adding a set percentage automatically to the bill on the assumption the diner will be happy to pay it, or feel too guilt-tripped not to pay it. It puts them on the spot to be honest.

When it’s all said and done, a tip is a nod to the venue that the diner feels they have had a nice meal in pleasant surroundings with wait staff who were polite and helpful, which is part of their job-spec anyway. How big a tip the diner leaves is entirely up to them, but most diners will leave a reasonable tip if they have enjoyed their dining experience. Building one into the bill at a set percentage removes that choice and the assumption the diner will pay it is… well…presumptuous. Which is probably why a number of people feel a bit antsy about the hospitality and other service industries introducing the automatic tip. It’s not up to industries to make that decision.

Note any automatic tipping the next time you go out for a meal. If it’s not prominently displayed somewhere, it may be in teensy print elsewhere, to comply with Australian consumer laws while leaving consumers oblivious to it.

Unless they spot it on the receipt and wonder what the surcharge was for.

We shouldn’t be hit with automatic tips.

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Region charges into EV travel Local EV group promotes Snowy Monaro

By LUKE TREADWELL A SNOWY Monaro based electric vehicle (EV) group has given analysis from the Climate Council the tick of approval, echoing the organisation’s findings that driving a lower or zero emissions vehicle could slash petrol bills to a quarter of what drivers would otherwise pay.

Ross Martin from the Altitude EV group, a social group of EV owners on the Monaro said the cost savings are real, and can help families looking to travel.

Mr Martin said the Snowy Monaro region offers a number of places for EV drivers to recharge and enjoy their time in the area.

“On our recent 170km road trip, we went from Cooma Snowy Discovery Centre where there is a charging station. We decided to fully charge there before doing a trip out to Dalgety,” Mr Martin said.

“We went the back road (Snowy River Way) via Dalgety to Jindabyne before having a very nice lunch up at Wildbrumby Distillery.

“We returned to Cooma later that day and we didn’t even use 50 percent of our available range. We had a Tesla Y and Tesla 3 with an estimated $10 cost for the journey.”

The analysis shows drivers on popular holiday routes from Sydney can save up to $167 on the journey with a battery electric vehicle and up to $131 with a more fuelefficient petrol car.

“The great Aussie road trip is a summer tradition for many families.

But these days, hitting the open road comes at a huge cost to the hip pocket of motorists, as well as to our environment,” Climate Council Head of Advocacy,

EV OWNERS: Altitude EV members Ross Martin and Bill Walker with their EVs at the Snowy Hydro Discovery Centre charging station.

Dr Jennifer Rayner said.

“We need cars that use far less fuel to help save Aussies money and cut pollution.

They’re out there, but there aren’t enough of them available to buyers.

“The Federal Government can help by putting strong fuel efficiency standards in place as soon as possible so everyone has access to cleaner cars that help slash Aussie petrol bills.

Every day we delay putting national standards in place, Australians are missing out and paying too much.”

Mr Martin says the cost savings to motorists are just the start to much wider benefits on an economic level.

“There is a lot of small places that can’t afford a petrol station. It’s very much in the interest of these places to have a charging station. It will encourage EV owners to travel to these places. Particularly if there is food accommodation,” he said.

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it’s an hour. They use that as a toilet or rest break. It slows the trip down and gives small towns a chance to capture those people without them just flying by.

“Even for locals, from an economic sense, if you’re working you can charge your car whilst you work and the money stays in the local economy.

“We did a Barossa Valley trip recently and everywhere I went I saw a fuel tanker delivering fuel. That’s fine because it serves locals, but the bulk of that money leaves the district and goes to a petrol company whose headquarters are outside of Australia.”

Mr Martin believes travelling EV motorists will have more money left over to spend in local areas, rather than at the bowser each time.

“If you can generate power locally and power cars locally, it is a no brainer,” he said.

“We have had our EV for a year now and we have done

Canberran couple stopped off on their way home from a trip to Thredbo. They needed just one charge for the whole journey and say the cost savings of EV ownership are substantial. close to 30,000 kilometres with no issues at all. It’s a Chinese model BYD Atto 3 which is an SUV style vehicle.

“We have had five updates since which have improved the functionality. You’re not compromising on user experience. The performance is better than my previous vehicle, it handles better,

and breaks better with an average consumption of 15.6kw per 100km.”

Mr Martin’s findings are in line with statistics produced by the Climate Council. The organisation crunched the numbers on several popular road trips.

A trip from Sydney to Merimbula would cost petrol motorists on average $93,

where as an EV could do it for just $38, providing a total cost saving of $56.

Mr Martin said Altitude EV will be travelling to Tidbinbilla for their next road trip in February and expect that it will cost no more than $15.

“The faster the charger, the cost will be slightly more, but If you charge at home and have a solar array it’s not free but it is even more cost effective,” Mr Martin said.

Climate Councillor and economist, Nicki Hutley, said fuel consumption is a major consideration when choosing a car. Seven in 10 drivers say they’re changing their driving habits, including avoiding taking road trips, in response to skyrocketing fuel prices.

“Having cleaner cars that are cheaper to run will help relieve the cost-of-living pressure on households,” Ms Hutley said.

“We’ve crunched the numbers and electric cars deliver the biggest savings.”

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Council News

Updates | Information | Consultation

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Council is also collecting feedback and hosting the draft documents as a part of this consultation, you can also learn more or have your say on our Your Say site: www.yoursaysnowymonaro.com.au

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

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

These requests will receive a response within 10 business days. This quote must be included with your submission, before the closing date, to be considered. ÜǛȷǛɅ٪ɅǕƲ٪%ȉǾƇɅǛȉǾȷ٪ƇǾƫ٪¯ȬȉǾȷȉȯȷǕǛȬ٪ȬƇǍƲ٪ȉǾ٪ ȉɍȯ٪ɦƲƣȷǛɅƲ٪ƇɅ٪ǕɅɅȬȷ‫إإؚ‬ȮȯƤȉ‫ؘ‬ƫƲ‫إ‬ȷǼȯƤ%ƇǾƫ¯٪njȉȯ٪ ǼȉȯƲ٪ǛǾnjȉȯǼƇɅǛȉǾ‫ؙ‬٪ȉȯ٪Ʌȉ٪ƣƲǍǛǾ٪ɬȉɍȯ٪ƇȬȬdzǛƤƇɅǛȉǾ‫ؘ‬

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In accordance with Section 4.59 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, notice is given of Council’s determination.

The public is advised that Section 4.59 provides that following this notice a period of three (3) months is allowed for the commencement of legal action as to the validity of the consent ȉȯ٪ƤƲȯɅǛ˚ƤƇɅƲ‫ؘ‬٪FȉdzdzȉɦǛǾǍ٪ɅǕǛȷ٪ɅǕȯƲƲ٪ǼȉǾɅǕ٪ ȬƲȯǛȉƫ‫ؙ‬٪ɅǕƲȷƲ٪ƤȉǾȷƲǾɅȷ٪ȉȯ٪ƤƲȯɅǛ˚ƤƇɅƲȷ٪ƤƇǾǾȉɅ٪ƣƲ٪ questioned in any legal proceeding.

The applications are available for public ǛǾȷȬƲƤɅǛȉǾ‫ؙ‬٪njȯƲƲ٪ȉnj٪ƤǕƇȯǍƲ‫ؙ‬٪ƇɅ٪ ȉɍǾƤǛdz٪ȉnj˚ƤƲȷ٪ ƫɍȯǛǾǍ٪ȉȯƫǛǾƇȯɬ٪ȉnj˚ƤƲ٪Ǖȉɍȯȷ‫ؘ‬٪ For applications processed through the ȉȉǼƇ٪ƇǾƫ٪eǛǾƫƇƣɬǾƲ٪ȉnj˚ƤƲȷ‫ؙ‬٪ȬdzƲƇȷƲ٪ɥǛȷǛɅ٪ Council’s website: ɦɦɦ‫ؘ‬ȷǾȉɦɬǼȉǾƇȯȉ‫ؘ‬Ǿȷɦ‫ؘ‬ Ǎȉɥ‫ؘ‬Ƈɍ‫ إ‬ɍǛdzƫǛǾǍ‫ع‬ƇǾƫ‫ع‬¤dzƇǾǾǛǾǍ‫إ‬%ƲɥƲdzȉȬǼƲǾɅ‫إ‬ %ƲɥƲdzȉȬǼƲǾɅ‫ ع‬ȬȬdzǛƤƇɅǛȉǾȷ‫ إ‬ȬȬȯȉɥƲƫ‫ع‬% ȷ

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Get the kids out of the house and into an exciting and enriching program of events and activities these holidays. ÜǛȷǛɅ٪ǕɅɅȬȷ‫إإؚ‬ȮȯƤȉ‫ؘ‬ƫƲ‫إ‬ƲɥƲǾɅȷ¯t§ ٪Ʌȉ٪dzƲƇȯǾ٪ǼȉȯƲ‫ؘ‬

ã ħ٪¯ ã‫ؚ‬٪¯¤ §½¯٪ -v½§Council invites the community to have their say on proposed fees and charges for Cooma Regional Sports Centre, as work draws to a close on the region’s new $15 million indoor sports facility. ÜǛȷǛɅ٪ǕɅɅȬȷ‫إإؚ‬ȮȯƤȉ‫ؘ‬ƫƲ‫ׂ׀ׁ׀ ¯§ إ‬٪ɅȉƫƇɬ٪Ʌȉ٪ǕƇɥƲ٪ ɬȉɍȯ٪ȷƇɬ٪ȉǾ٪ɅǕƲ٪njɍɅɍȯƲ٪ȉnj٪ȷȬȉȯɅ٪ǛǾ٪ȉɍȯ٪ȯƲǍǛȉǾ‫ؘ‬٪ Submissions close Sunday 28 January 2024.

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the following development application: Property Address:

Rose Valley Road ROSE VALLEY 2630

Legal Description:

Lot: 4 DP: 750532

Application No:

10.2023.351.1

Development Proposal:

Extractive Industry (Sand Quarry)

Applicant:

T Lo Pilato

Consent Authority:

Snowy Monaro Regional Council

This application and accompanying documents ɦǛdzdz٪ƣƲ٪ȉǾ٪ƫǛȷȬdzƇɬ٪ƇɅ٪ ȉɍǾƤǛdz‫ى‬ȷ٪ȉnj˚ƤƲȷ٪ǛǾ٪ ȉȉǼƇ٪ and Jindabyne for twenty-eight (28) days (inclusive of the excluded public exhibition period between 20 December 2023 and 10 January 2024) ending on Wednesday 24 January 2024. This application can be viewed on Council’s website.

learn more about working with Council. dzȉȷǛǾǍ٪tȉǾƫƇɬ٪‫׀׀‬٪eƇǾɍƇȯɬ٪‫ׂ׀־׀‬ • Construction Worker Casual – Berridale • Plant Operator Maintenance Casual – Berridale dzȉȷǛǾǍ٪tȉǾƫƇɬ٪‫׀׀‬٪eƇǾɍƇȯɬ٪‫ׂ׀־׀‬ • Registered Nurse Casual – Cooma

v §½O٪§U%G-٪§-¯-§Ü-٪ ¯ׁ‫׃׃‬٪ ttU½½-Residents of the Cooma region are invited to apply for a position on the Cooma North Ridge Reserve Section 355 Advisory Committee.

This community advisory body assists and advises Council on the management and stewardship of North Ridge Reserve.

Applications close Friday 26 January 2024. ½ȉ٪ƇȬȬdzɬ‫ؙ‬٪ȬdzƲƇȷƲ٪ɥǛȷǛɅ٪ǕɅɅȬȷ‫إإؚ‬ȮȯƤȉ‫ؘ‬ƫƲ‫إ‬ȷׁ‫׃׃‬

t Uj-٪jU § §ã٪§-½Ä§v٪ Äv Uj٪½-v%-§¯ F §٪‫ׂ׀־׀‬٪%-j ã-% The Snowy Monaro Mobile Library's return to the road for 2024 has been delayed until Wednesday 24 January 2024.

For schedules or more information, please visit: ɦɦɦ‫ؘ‬ȷǾȉɦɬǼȉǾƇȯȉ‫ؘ‬Ǿȷɦ‫ؘ‬Ǎȉɥ‫ؘ‬Ƈɍ‫إ‬jǛƣȯƇȯɬ

į½§ jU ٪% ã٪ FFU -٪ v%٪F UjU½ã٪ j ¯Ä§-¯ Many Council services and facilities will be closed due to the Australia Day public holiday on Friday 26 January 2024, with some continuing under changed operating hours or alternate schedules. dzȉȷƲƫ٪FȯǛƫƇɬ٪‫ׄ׀‬٪eƇǾɍƇȯɬ٪‫ׂؚ׀־׀‬ • ȉɍǾƤǛdz٪ȉnj˚ƤƲȷ٪ǛǾ٪ ƲȯȯǛƫƇdzƲ‫ؙ‬٪ ȉǼƣƇdzƇ‫ؙ‬٪ ȉȉǼƇ٪ and Jindabyne • jƇǾƫ˚dzdzȷ٪ƇǾƫ٪¯ƤȯƇȬtƇȯɅȷ٪ǛǾ٪ ȉǼƣƇdzƇ‫ؙ‬٪ ȉȉǼƇ٪ and Jindabyne • Bredbo Transfer Station • Library branches in Bombala, Cooma, Jindabyne and the Mobile Library dzȉȷɍȯƲȷ٪ƇǾƫ٪ƤǕƇǾǍƲȷ٪ƇȯƲ٪ȷɅǛdzdz٪ƣƲǛǾǍ٪ƤȉǾ˚ȯǼƲƫ٪ƇɅ٪ the time this page is going for print. Please contact Council at council@snowymonaro.nsw.gov.au or call 1300 345 345 for further details.

The full list will be published on the news section of Council's website this week.

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Interested parties must obtain copies of the project documentation by contacting Council’s nominated project manager at the email address listed below. ¤-v٪% ½-٪ v%٪½Ut-‫ ؚ‬Open now j ¯UvG٪% ½-٪ v%٪½Ut-‫ ؚ‬Quotations accepted until 3PM AEDT Thursday 1 February 2024. ¯U½-٪Uv¯¤- ½U v‫ ؚ‬Site inspections can be arranged on an as-needed basis.

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Submissions must be fully received by the closing time as late submissions will not be accepted. Council is not bound to accept the lowest priced quotation or all or any part of a quotation and reserves the right to conduct the request for quotation process and select the successful respondent(s) Ƈȷ‫ڑ‬ǛɅ‫ڑ‬ȷƲƲȷ‫˶ڑ‬Ʌ‫ ڑى‬dzdz‫ڑ‬ȯƲȷȬȉǾȷƲȷ‫ڑ‬ǼɍȷɅ‫ڑ‬ƣƲ‫ڑ‬ǼƇƫƲ‫ڑ‬ƣɬ‫ڑ‬ƲǼƇǛdz‫ ڑى‬Ǿɬ‫ڑ‬ response made by any other means will not be considered.

Council is seeking tenders from suitably qualified contractors for two projects:

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First flight out of Dalgety

By LUKE TREADWELL Dalgety woke to the sounds of strange roars last week. The initial confusion was shortly followed by the bright colours of a Kubíček hot air balloon rising above the village.

A feat never attempted, Pilots Pavel Kric and David Jurica took off, with me alongside rather excited and nervous at the same time - from the Dalgety Showground at around 6am after about half an hour of preparation.

Reaching heights of 3500 feet above sea level, the views were spectacular. From the rolling fog that encased the Great Dividing Range to the mist that hugged the banks of the Snowy River, and the peaceful ambience of a country town at first light, it was an experience I will remember forever.

Pavel has been flying for 25 years and David for 10 years.

Originally from the Czech Republic, the gentlemen have a working relationship with Kubíček, one of the world’s biggest and most popular hot air balloon companies based in the Czech Republic.

The flight lasted about an hour and a half in anticipated light winds, gently circling the village of Dalgety, and drawing attention from locals who were delighted by the morning surprise.

Pavel advised that they had studied the winds the night before and true to their knowledge the balloon, after initially moving in an unexpected direction, followed the expected route.

“We studied our bible last night, and we are pretty confident that the balloon will head in an Easterly direction with very light winds from the west,” Pavel said just before take-off.

Noticing that I had gone awfully quiet about five minutes after take-off, David asked me whether I was afraid of heights?

I replied, “No, not really, lying through my teeth, I was petrified. Not necessarily from the height but the extremely unusual feeling of being in a picnic basket way above the ground attached to a bag of hot air.”

Pavel told me to look at the

horizon not straight down, which did help me ease into the flight and concentrate on capturing the amazing aerial photography opportunities that I had come for.

Kangaroos stopped and starred upwards at the colourful and strange object that had suddenly appeared in what’s usually a quiet and remote part of the Snowy Mountains.

Very low wind made it a bit more difficult to land as a largely stationary position meant the pilots had to attempt some altitude variations to catch different currents and push the balloon in a more favourable location for landing.

In the end, it was a paddock not far from the quarry with quite long grass and several granite outcrops that Dalgety is famous for that was chosen for landing given gas was running short.

In almost perfect conditions for flying, the landing which I had been prepped for before take-off can sometimes be rough but was very gentle.

Based in the Dandenong Ranges of Victoria, the two pilots who know each other well,

David being Pavel’s nephew also have property in Jimenbuen, about 40 mins drive from Dalgety and are known well by locals.

The pair has been visiting the region for around 30 years and have had a flight from the Showground on their radar for some time.

Not much goes unnoticed in Dalgety, and by 6:50am photos were emerging of the flight on social media.

“We would like to thank the residents of Dalgety for having us this morning,” Kubíček Balloons Australia said.

“Hopefully we didn’t disturb anyone too early. I believe this was the first flight in a hot air balloon out of Dalgety, so we are very grateful to have had this opportunity and look forward to future flights over this beautiful town.”

Next on the agenda for Pavel and David would be a flight over Jindabyne and the lake.

“The reflections of the lake would be just jaw dropping, and it’s something I’d like to do in the future,” David said.

TAKE OFF: Shortly after inflation with a high speed fan the balloon was just about ready for take-off.

Luke takes flight for hot air balloon ride

e ralleled views of th GREAT DIVIDE: Unpa were on offer at 3,500 e Great Dividing Rang feet above sea level.

BLACK RANGE: Just outside the village of Dalgety is the Black Range, stunning at first light and covered in majestic rolling fog.

ICONIC: The fa stock route ov mous Buckley’s Crossin g and er the might y Snow PHOTOS: Lukey River.

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Getting moving at garden workshop THE Cooma Community Garden is putting physical health front of mind when they host their latest workshop early next month.

Experienced exercise physiologist Dr Kathy Devonshire-Gill will help garden lovers ensure their passion doesn’t become a pain with the workshop to focus on looking after the body and reducing the risk of injury.

Cooma gardeners are being encouraged to attend the workshop on Saturday February 3 to better understand how to protect your body when gardening.

Dr Devonshire-Gill, who has multiple tertiary qualifications, including a Masters of Clinical Exercise Physiology, said she is looking forward to working with Cooma’s gardeners.

“I am passionate about work-

ing with people to help them optimise their quality of life.

Having worked in the exercise and education industries for more than 40 years, I have the knowledge, skills and experience to design and deliver evidencebased exercise programmes that will enhance your physical, cognitive and mental health status,” Dr Devonshire-Gill said.

“I’m an active member of Cooma Community Garden. I’m studying horticulture to further help my clients with gardening for the physical and mental health benefits.”

“If you enjoy the workshop, you may be interested in follow up courses or classes.

The workshop will look at protecting your joints (particularly your back and knees), getting up and down with relative

ease, lifting and carrying heavy objects, the difference between twisting and turning, reducing the risk of falls, and postgardening stretches to reduce the discomfort of stiff, aching muscles.

Locals are encouraged to participate actively in the session.

An exercise/yoga mat (or towel) is desirable but not essential.

Entry is $5 for non-members.

If you are interested in attending this event please click on the FB event link as “Going”. If you require further information please contact Kerryn Dunlop at coomacommunitygarden@ hotmail.com The Cooma Community Garden has working bees on the first Saturday of the month. 10am in the Summer/warmer months.

1:30pm during Winter.

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Tackling Scotch broom New technologies g help p fight g invasive weed THE NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) conservation team in the Southern Ranges has been testing the use of drones to survey and monitor Scotch broom in Kosciuszko National Park.

Scotch broom is a highly invasive weed which spreads rapidly, stops native species from growing and forms dense mats that damage the ecosystem.

According to the Department of Planning and Environment (DPE), Scotch broom is one of the major weed threats to alpine and sub-alpine areas of Australia.

“The weed is spread mainly through cross-pollination but also by animals, humans, farm machinery and in waterways such as creeks,” a DPE spokesperson said.

Scotch broom has been listed as a Weed of National Significance and places many threatened species across New South Wales at risk.

The invasion and establishment of Scotch broom is listed as a key

TECHNOLOGY: NPWS is continuing the fight against the highly invasive Scotch broom.

PHOTO: Rosie McVeigh, DPE

NBN upgrades rolling out ELIGIBLE families and businesses in the Snowy Monaro will be able to upgrade to a full-fibre broadband connection as part of the Australian Government’s plan for a better National Broadband Network.

These premises are among the 400,000 announced in the latest tranche of eligible suburbs and towns across Australia and in EdenMonaro, including Cooma, Jindabyne, and Bombala.

“Staying connected and having access to faster and more reliable internet is a top priority for all communities across EdenMonaro, which is why we continue to progress our plan for a better National Broadband Network,” Member for Eden Monaro, Kristy McBain said.

“Over the last decade across Eden-Monaro, we’ve not only seen half of some streets miss out on this vital connectivity,

but entire communities stuck on the copper broadband network, a legacy of the Liberals and Nationals.

“By connecting more locals in Bombala, Cooma and Jindabyne to highspeed broadband, we’re making it easier for them to operate their small businesses, study and work from home, and keep in touch with family and friends.

“This will dramatically improve their quality of life, and for local businesses in particular, mean they can take advantage of the opportunities that come with the growing digital economy.”

Newly eligible premises will be able to upgrade their NBN service from fibre to the node to fibre to premise, joining the three million Australian homes and businesses previously served by a slower, less reliable copper connection

that can already access full-fibre upgrades.

The copper broadband network retained under the Coalition is slower, less reliable, more expensive to maintain and more likely to experience prolonged faults. In contrast, worldclass fibre broadband means faster upload and download speeds, and a more reliable connection for residents and small businesses.

Access to full fibre is driving productivity savings for households and businesses, with NBN users saving over 100 hours and $2,580 per year by using higher speed broadband.

NBN research shows that the network has delivered $122 billion worth of economic uplift to 2022, and has helped create approximately 169,000 additional jobs, the equivalent of a 1.3 per cent increase in Australia’s labour force.

threatening process in New South Wales.

“The weed produces many seeds, making it difficult to eradicate as it will keep coming back once removed,” a NPWS spokesperson said.

“The Black Summer bushfires burned around two-thirds of the Scotch broom infestation sites in Kosciuszko, giving us a unique opportunity to reduce the seedbank and stop the weed returning.

“It’s crucial we act quickly, as bushfires can trigger a mass germination event. We’ve begun mapping the weed populations with remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) or drones, allowing us to assess remote and isolated pockets of the national park and capture high-resolution imagery.”

The collected data will help NPWS identify and map any new or spreading infestations so they can focus their efforts on treating the sites.

In time, new technologies like this one can help NPWS work more efficiently to stop the spread of invasive weeds in NSW National Parks.

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 Land Rover mania - Thursday, April 13.

 Honouring our fallen - Wednesday, April 25.

Land Rover mania, wind farm pp opposition: Year in review

i WE continue our llookk through the year that was 2023. The months of April, May and June were a busy time across the Snowy Monaro with events, community issues and local government news featuring in the headlines.

Take a few minutes to relive what made six of our front pages during this period.

Land Rover mania Thursday, April 13 COOMA welcomed thousands of visitors for one its largest ever events, as Land Rover mania swept town. The 75th anniversary of the iconic Land Rover brought enthusiasts from across the world to exhibit and celebrate the vehicle.

Cooma’s connection and the wider Snowy Mountains’ was embraced with the Land Rover a key vehicle used in the Snowy Mountains Scheme.

Honouring our fallen Wednesday, April 25 THE Snowy Monaro paused to remember the sacrifices of the men and women who have served our nation. One special commemoration was the flying of Australian flags on the graves of all service personnel, no matter their nationality.

Jim Johnston from Honour Our Fallen and We Will Remember Them Monaro, led efforts to place around 750 flags across the region.

Neighbourhood centre closing- Wednesday, May 3 AFTER 17-years supporting the Jindabyne community, the Snowy Mountains Neighbourhood Centre made the tough decision to close its doors. The not-for-profit organisation delivered many important community services, no longer on offer in town.

The due to h centre closed l dd a lack of ongoing funding for the three levels of government.

Our thoughts with Clare - Wednesday, May 24 ONE of our saddest stories of 2023 was the alleged tasering of 95-year-old Clare Nowland at her Yallambee Lodge residence by a NSW Police officer. Mrs Nowland passed away a week later.

In this story, Mrs Nowland’s family paid tribute to their much loved mum and grandmother.

Senior Constable Kristian White was charged over the incident, and currently faces a manslaughter charge.

Strong opposition to wind farm proposal Wednesday, June 7

 The Snowy Mountains Neighbourhood centre closing- Wednesday, May 3.  Quick shear supports mental health and rate rise approved Wednesday, June 23.

THERE was a strong reaction from Monaro landholders and community members over the proposed Coonerang Wind Farm. A community meeting brought hundreds of residents together, the majority of whom said no to the wind farm in its current location. The proposed site is at The Brothers, a spot many describe as unique and iconic on the Monaro.

Quick shear supports mental health and rate rise approved Wednesday, June 23 THE first story on the front page of this edition put mental health in the spotlight. A quick shear event in Bombala raised awareness for regional and rural mental health.

The second story revealed Council’s request for a special rate variation of 52.48% had been approved by the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal. IPART criticised Council’s application for not demonstrating ‘effective’ consultation.

 Our thoughts with Clare - Wednesday, May 24. Mrs Nowland was allegedly tasered in her Yallambee Lodge home by Senior Constable Kristian White.

Mrs Nowland passed away a week later.  Strong opposition to wind farm proposal - Wednesday, June 7.

Speaking at the event were Jim Litchfield, Dominica Tannock and Charles Massy.

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 Service providers concerned - Wednesday, July 5.

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 Aged care anger - Wednesday, July 19.

Aged care upset, RFS honours: Year in review We continue our look at the front pages of The Monaro Post and Jindabyne Summit Sun in 2023.

The months of July, August and September are featured.

July saw residents express their concerns over Snowy Monaro Regional Council’s plans to close the residential aged care facilities Snowy River Hostel and Yallambee.

The Monaro Community Access Service shared startling figures that showed more locals than ever before were needing food and living assistance.

In September, Bredbo RFS volunteeres were honoured for the service over many years.

Service providers concerned - Wednesday, July 5  Movement at Cooma station - Wednesday, August 16. Cooma Monaro Railway can again run rolling stock.

LOCAL service providers were concerned families would further struggle to make ends meet following a decision by Snowy Monaro Regional Council to raise rates by 12.5 percent over the next financial year.

The Monaro Community Access Service saw more residents pass through their door once locals received their new rates notices.

Aged care anger Wednesday July 19

 Next step for world class facility - Wednesday, September 6. The SMEC Fluids Laboratory has tourism potential.

STAFF, family and residents at Snowy River Hostel and Yallambee Lodge were saddened and angered by Council’s plans to close each facility. Council is still progressing towards closing Snowy River Hostel, while Yallambee Lodge will be transferred to the Respect group, to continue running as a

residential aged facility.

Movement at Cooma station - Wednesday August 16 IN one of the most significant steps towards tourist trains returning to the region, the Cooma Monaro Railway was re-accredited as a rail infrastructure manager and rolling stock operator.

This important tick of approval signalled the commencement of an exciting chapter for the organisation and heritage railway on the Monaro.

Thousands more raised for Currawarna Wednesday August 23 THE Bombala community rallied during 2023 to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars to help re-open the Currawarna Assisted Living facility in town. The home had been closed when its operator ceased operations, quite suddenly. But, through community support, the facility is about to re-open and take in residents.

This front page story promoted an art auction held to raise thousands for the cause.

Next step for world class facility - Wednesday September 6 A GROUP of committed ex- Snowy Mountains Engineering Corporation (SMEC) employees and passionate community members joined forces to bring to life a vision for a world-class visitor experience in Cooma.

For seven years, the group has worked with stakeholders, Council and the community in the hopes of transforming the old SMEC fluid mechanics laboratory into a tourist hub.

RFS honour - Wednesday September 13

 Thousands more raised for Currawarna - Wednesday, August 23.

Charlie Maslin of the fundraising committee, Pam Scott who launced a fundraising calendar and renowned artist Lucy Culliton.

 RFS honour - Wednesday, September 13. Ken and Brian Bowerman were honoured for more than 120-years combined service to the RFS.

BETWEEN them, Ken and Brian Bowerman have dedicated more than 120-years to the Bredbo Rural Fire Service.

The pair, along with dozens of Bredbo RFS volunteers, were honoured for their bravery and dedication at an awards ceremony held in September.

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6.00 News. 9.00 News.

10.00 First Weapons. 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. 12.00 News. 1.00 Miniseries: Come Home. 1.55 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. 2.25 Back Roads. 2.55 Cook And The Chef. 3.25 Tenable. 4.10 Antiques Roadshow. 5.10 Love Your Garden. 6.00 Back Roads. 6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG) 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Hard Quiz. (PG) 8.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 9.35 Changing Ends.

(PG) 9.55 Miniseries: Best Interests. (M) 10.55 News.

11.15 Love Your Garden.

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Muster Dogs. 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. 12.00 News.

1.00 Flyways: The Story Of Migratory Shorebirds. 2.00 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery.

2.30 Back Roads. 3.00 Cook And The Chef. 3.25 Tenable.

4.15 Antiques Roadshow.

5.15 Love Your Garden. 6.00 Back Roads. (PG) 6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG) 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Grand Designs Transformations. 9.00 Martin Clunes: Islands Of The Pacific. (PG) 9.50 Fake Or Fortune? 10.50 News. 11.05 Finding Alice. (M) 11.55 Keeping Faith. (M)

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 The Chemical World. 11.00 Fake Or Fortune? 12.00 News. 1.00 Silent Witness.

(M) 2.00 Total Control. (M) 3.00 Cook And The Chef.

3.25 Tenable. 4.15 Antiques Roadshow. 5.15 Love Your Garden. Final. (PG) 6.00 Back Roads.

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Monty Don’s American Gardens.

8.30 Midsomer Murders.

(M) Part 2 of 4.

10.00 Australia’s Open. (M) 10.55 ABC Late News. 11.10 Love Your Garden. Final. (PG)

6.00 Rage. 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 News. 12.30 Keeping Faith. (M) 1.30 Darby And Joan. (PG) 2.10 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 2.45 McCartney 3, 2, 1. (PG) 3.45 Extraordinary Escapes.

(PG) 4.35 Grand Designs Transformations. 5.30 Muster Dogs. (PG) 6.30 Back Roads.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Darby And Joan. (PG) 8.15 Vera. (M) Part 1 of 4.

9.45 Total Control. (MA15+) 10.45 The Capture.

Final. (M)

6.00 Morning Programs.

10.30 World This Week.

11.00 Compass. 11.30 Praise. 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline Summer. 1.00 New Leash On Life. 1.30 Gardening Aust. 2.30 Dream Gardens. 3.00 Nigella Bites. 3.25 Cook And The Chef. 3.50 Martin Clunes: Islands Of The Pacific. 4.40 Extraordinary Escapes. 5.30 The ABC Of. 6.00 Grand Designs Transformations.

7.00 News. 7.30 Muster Dogs. 8.30 Total Control.

9.25 Miniseries: Best Interests. 10.25 Mystery Road. 11.25 Harrow.

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Movin’ To The Country. 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. 12.00 News. 1.00 Vera. 2.30 Back Roads. (PG) 3.00 Cook And The Chef. 3.25 Tenable. (PG) 4.15 Antiques Roadshow.

5.15 Love Your Garden. 6.00 Back Roads. 6.30 Hard Quiz.

(PG) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Revenge: Our Dad The Nazi Killer. (M) 9.00 You Can’t Ask That: Families Of Missing Persons. (M) 9.35 Diana. (PG) 10.50 ABC Late News. 11.10 War On Waste. (PG)

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Ask The Doctor. 10.30 One Plus One. 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. 12.00 News. 1.00 Call The Midwife. 2.00 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. 2.30 Back Roads. 3.00 Cook And The Chef. 3.25 Tenable. 4.15 Antiques Roadshow. 5.15 Love Your Garden. 6.00 Back Roads. 6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG) 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Back Roads.

8.30 McCartney 3, 2, 1. (PG) 9.00 Earth. 10.05 You Can’t Ask That. (MA15+) 10.35 News. 10.55 Revenge: Our Dad The Nazi Killer. (M) 11.50 Baby Surgeons. (M)

SEVEN (6)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.30 Pre-Game Show. 10.30 Cricket. First Test. Australia v West Indies.

Day 1. Morning session.

12.30 The Lunch Break. 1.10 Cricket. First Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 1. Afternoon session. 3.10 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 3.30 Cricket.

First Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 1. Late afternoon session. 6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.35 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 40. Sydney Thunder v Melbourne Renegades.

11.00 Movie: The New Mutants. (2020) (M)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.30 Pre-Game Show. 10.30 Cricket. First Test. Australia v West Indies.

Day 2. Morning session.

12.30 The Lunch Break. 1.10 Cricket. First Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 2. Afternoon session. 3.10 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 3.30 Cricket.

First Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 2. Late afternoon session. 6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 Animals Aboard With Dr Harry. (PG) 8.30 Movie: The Sapphires.

(2012) (PG) Miranda Tapsell.

10.40 Movie: The Eyes Of Tammy Faye. (2021) (M)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.30 Pre-Game Show. 10.30 Cricket. First Test. Australia v West Indies.

Day 3. Morning session.

12.30 Test Cricket: The Lunch Break. 1.10 Cricket. First Test. Australia v West Indies.

Day 3. Afternoon session.

3.10 Test Cricket: Tea Break.

3.30 Cricket. First Test.

Australia v West Indies. Day 3. Late afternoon session.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. The Qualifier.

11.00 Movie: The Social Network. (2010) (M) Jesse Eisenberg, Andrew Garfield.

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

First Test. Aust v West Indies.

Day 4. Morning session.

(Please note: alternative schedule may be shown due to changes to cricket coverage). 12.30 The Lunch Break. 1.10 Cricket. First Test. Aust v West Indies.

Afternoon session. 3.10 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 3.30 Cricket. First Test. Aust v West Indies. Late afternoon session. 6.00 News. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League.

The Eliminator. 11.00 Movie: The Dark Tower. (2017)

6.00 Morning Programs.

10.30 Cricket. First Test.

Aust v West Indies. Day 5.

Morning session. (Please note: alternative schedule may be shown due to changes to cricket coverage). 12.30 The Lunch Break. 1.10 First Test.

Aust v West Indies. Afternoon session. 3.10 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 3.30 First Test. Aust v West Indies. Late afternoon session. 6.00 News. 7.00 7NEWS Spotlight. 8.00 Border Security. 8.30 Movie: Mamma Mia! (2008) 10.55 Autopsy USA. 12.00 Cycling. Santos Tour Down Under. Men’s.

Stage 6. Highlights.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 Movie: Love At Look Lodge.

(2020) (PG) 2.00 Border Security: International. (PG) 2.30 Surf Patrol.

3.00 The Chase.

4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 Cricket. Big Bash League. The Challenger.

11.30 Motorway Patrol.

(PG) An officer encounters a gnarly crash wreck.

12.00 Bates Motel. (M) Romero confronts Norma.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 11.30 News.

12.00 Movie: Always Amore.

(2022) (PG) 2.00 Border Security: Int. (PG) 2.30 Surf Patrol. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Aust.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 The 1% Club. (PG) 8.35 Movie: Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again.

(2018) (PG) Lily James, Amanda Seyfried. A woman looks back at her late mother’s life.

10.55 Ambulance: Code Red. (M) 12.00 Bates Motel. (MA15+)

NINE (8)

6.00 Today. 10.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show.

11.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Day 4.

4.00 Tennis. Australian Open.

Afternoon 4.

6.00 9News.

7.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 4. From Melbourne Park. Hosted by Tony Jones.

11.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Late-night 4. From Melbourne Park. Hosted by Tony Jones.

12.00 New Amsterdam. (M) There is an explosion at a wedding ceremony.

6.00 Today. 10.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show.

11.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Day 5.

4.00 Tennis. Australian Open.

Afternoon 5.

6.00 9News.

7.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 5. From Melbourne Park. Hosted by Tony Jones.

11.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Late-night 5. From Melbourne Park. Hosted by Tony Jones.

12.00 New Amsterdam. (M) Max mandates a personal health day.

6.00 Today. 10.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show.

11.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Day 6.

4.00 Tennis. Australian Open.

Afternoon 6.

6.00 9News.

7.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 6. From Melbourne Park. Hosted by Tony Jones.

11.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Late-night 6. From Melbourne Park. Hosted by Tony Jones.

12.00 New Amsterdam.

(M) Max endeavours to save a nurse.

6.00 Hello SA. (PG) 6.30 Country House Hunters Australia. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show.

11.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Day 7.

4.00 Tennis. Australian Open.

Afternoon 7.

6.00 9News Saturday.

7.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 7. From Melbourne Park. Hosted by Tony Jones.

11.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Late-night 7. From Melbourne Park. Hosted by Tony Jones.

12.00 New Amsterdam. (M)

6.00 Fishing Aust. 6.30 Country House Hunters Australia. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. 11.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Day 8. 4.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Afternoon 8.

6.00 9News Sunday.

7.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 8. From Melbourne Park. Hosted by James Bracey.

11.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Late-night 8. From Melbourne Park. Hosted by James Bracey.

12.00 New Amsterdam. (MA15+)

6.00 Today. 10.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show.

11.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Day 9.

4.00 Tennis. Australian Open.

Afternoon 9.

6.00 9News.

7.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 9. From Melbourne Park. Hosted by James Bracey.

11.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Late-night 9. From Melbourne Park. Hosted by James Bracey.

12.00 New Amsterdam.

(M) Max learns about the bequest office.

6.00 Today. 10.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show.

11.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Day 10.

4.00 Tennis. Australian Open.

Afternoon 10.

6.00 9News.

7.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 10. From Melbourne Park. Hosted by James Bracey.

11.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Late-night 10. From Melbourne Park. Hosted by James Bracey.

12.00 New Amsterdam.

(M) Max takes a chance with Wilder.

TEN (5)

January 17–23

6.00 The Talk. 7.00 Everyday Gourmet. 7.30 Ent. Tonight.

8.00 Farm To Fork. 8.30 Judge Judy. 9.00 Bold. 9.30 Neighbours. 10.00 The Yes Experiment. 10.30 GCBC. 11.00 Food Trail: South Africa. 11.30 My Market Kitchen. 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Dr Phil. 2.00 To Be Advised. 3.20 Ent. Tonight. 3.30 Farm To Fork.

4.00 Neighbours. 4.30 Bold.

5.00 News. 6.30 The Project.

7.30 Gladiators. (PG) 8.55 FBI: International.

Return. (M) 10.45 The Project. 11.45 Stephen Colbert. (PG)

6.00 The Talk. 7.00 Everyday Gourmet. 7.30 Ent. Tonight.

8.00 Farm To Fork. 8.30 Judge Judy. 9.00 Bold.

9.30 Neighbours. 10.00 The Yes Experiment. 10.30 GCBC. 11.00 Food Trail: South Africa. 11.30 My Market Kitchen. 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Dr Phil. 2.00 To Be Advised.

3.30 Farm To Fork. 4.00 Neighbours. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 News. 6.30 The Project.

7.30 The Dog Hospital With Graeme Hall. (PG) 8.35 To Be Advised. 10.00 Soccer.

AFC Asian Cup. Group stage.

Australia v Syria.

6.00 The Talk. 7.00 Everyday Gourmet. 7.30 Ent. Tonight.

8.00 Farm To Fork. 8.30 Judge Judy. 9.00 Bold. 9.30 Neighbours. 10.00 Taste Of Aust. 10.30 GCBC. 11.00 Food Trail: South Africa.

11.30 My Market Kitchen.

12.00 10 News First: Midday.

1.00 Dr Phil. 2.00 To Be Advised. 3.05 Ent. Tonight.

3.30 Judge Judy. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 News. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 The Graham Norton Show.

8.30 To Be Advised.

9.50 Fire Country. (PG) 10.50 So Help Me Todd. (PG) 11.40 The Project.

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.30 Farm To Fork. 9.00 Everyday Gourmet. 9.30 10 Minute Kitchen. 10.00 Australia By Design: Innovations. 10.30 Taste Of Aust. 11.00 The Chef’s Garden. 11.30 All 4 Adventure. 12.30 The Yes Experiment. 1.00 GCBC. 1.30 Exploring Off The Grid.

2.00 Healthy Homes. 2.30 Wildlife Rescue. 3.30 Roads Less Travelled. 4.00 My Market Kitchen. 4.30 Farm To Fork. 5.00 News. 6.00 Bondi Rescue. 6.30 Jamie’s 5 Ingredient Mediterranean.

7.30 Ambulance UK. 8.45 To Be Advised. 12.00 NCIS: LA.

6.00 Morning Programs.

8.00 Everyday Gourmet. 8.30 Freshly Picked. 9.00 Taste Of Aust. 9.30 My Market Kitchen. 10.00 Farm To Fork.

10.30 Pooches At Play. 11.00 To Be Advised. 12.00 4x4 Adventures. 1.00 Buy To Build. 1.30 Healthy Homes.

2.00 Cook With Luke. 2.30 My Market Kitchen. 3.00 GCBC. 3.30 Farm To Fork.

4.00 All 4 Adventure. 5.00 News. 6.00 Bondi Rescue.

6.30 The Sunday Project.

7.30 Gladiators. 8.50 NCIS: Hawai’i. 9.40 NCIS: Hawai’i.

10.40 To Be Advised. 11.30 The Sunday Project.

6.00 The Talk. 7.00 Everyday Gourmet. 7.30 Ent. Tonight.

8.00 Farm To Fork. 8.30 GCBC. 9.00 Judge Judy.

9.30 Bold. 10.00 Taste Of Aust. 10.30 Freshly Picked.

11.00 Food Trail: South Africa. 11.30 My Market Kitchen. 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Dr Phil.

2.00 To Be Advised. 3.20 Ent. Tonight. 3.30 Farm To Fork. 4.00 Neighbours. 4.30 Bold. (PG) 5.00 News. 6.30 The Project.

7.30 Gladiators. (PG) 8.50 FBI: Most Wanted. (M) 10.50 The Project. 11.50 Stephen Colbert. (PG)

6.00 The Talk. 7.00 Everyday Gourmet. 7.30 Ent. Tonight.

8.00 Farm To Fork. 8.30 Judge Judy. 9.00 Bold. 9.30 Neighbours. 10.00 Taste Of Aust. 10.30 GCBC. 11.00 Food Trail: South Africa.

11.30 My Market Kitchen.

12.00 10 News First: Midday.

1.00 Dr Phil. 2.00 To Be Advised. 3.20 Ent. Tonight.

3.30 Farm To Fork. 4.00 Neighbours. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 News. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Gladiators. (PG) 8.50 NCIS. (M) 9.50 Soccer. AFC Asian Cup. Group stage. Australia v Uzbekistan.

SBS (3)

Prime Time TV Guide

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 World’s Most Secret Homes.

10.00 Paddington Station 24/7. 10.50 Vienna: Empire, Dynasty And Dream. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. 2.05 Tony Robinson: WWII By Drone. 3.00 Mastermind Aust.

3.35 The Cook Up. 4.05 The Supervet. 5.00 Dakar Rally.

Stage 9. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.30 Dinosaur With Stephen Fry. 8.25 The Elon Musk Show.

9.30 Fargo. Final. 10.25 SBS News. 10.55 All Those Things We Never Said. Premiere.

12.10 Vienna Blood.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour. 9.20 World’s Most Secret Homes.

10.15 Paddington Station 24/7. 11.05 Inside The Steam Train Museum. Premiere.

12.00 WorldWatch. 2.05 Tony Robinson: WWII By Drone.

3.00 Mastermind Aust. 3.35 The Cook Up. 4.05 The Supervet. 5.00 Motor Racing.

Dakar Rally. Stage 10. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.30 Julia Bradbury’s Irish Journey. 8.30 The Real Crown: Inside The House Of Windsor. 9.25 Culprits. 10.25 SBS News. 10.55 A Class Apart. 11.40 Pandore.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.15 World’s Most Secret Homes.

10.10 Paddington Station 24/7. 11.00 Inside The Steam Train Museum. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.05 Tony Robinson: WWII By Drone.

3.00 Mastermind Aust. 3.30 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. 3.35 The Cook Up. 4.05 The Supervet. 5.00 Dakar Rally. Stage 11. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News.

7.30 The Welsh Valley That Won The Lottery. 8.25 The Mayfair Hotel Megabuild. 9.35 Sex: A Bonkers History. 10.30 SBS News. 11.00 L’Opera.

12.00 La Fortuna.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 The World From Above. 10.05 Love Your Garden. 11.00 Rick Steves’ Europe. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Figure Skating. ISU European C’ships. 4.30 Grand Tours Of Scotland’s Lochs. 5.00 Motor Racing. Dakar Rally. Final stage. Highlights. 6.00 Grand Tours Of Scotland’s Rivers.

6.30 News. 7.30 Secrets Of Britain’s Historic Houses & Gardens. 8.40 Beautiful Lakes Of Northern Italy. 9.30 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. 10.25 Secrets Of The Royal Palaces. 11.15 In Therapy. 12.15 In Therapy.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Cook Up Bitesize. 9.05 The World From Above. 9.35 The World From Above. 10.05 Love Your Garden. 11.00 Great Irish Interiors. 11.30 Great Irish Interiors. 12.00 WorldWatch.

12.30 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic.

12.55 Ascot Kayaking. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Figure Skating. ISU European Championships. Highlights.

5.40 Swamp Ghost. 6.30 News. 7.30 The Crusaders: Fortresses Of Faith. 8.30 Her Name Is Nanny Nellie. 10.00 Pompeii: Sin City. 11.30 Hemingway.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.25 World’s Most Secret Homes.

10.20 Prince’s Master Crafters Next Generation. Premiere.

11.15 Inside The Steam Train Museum. 12.10 WorldWatch.

2.10 Tony Robinson: WWII

By Drone. 3.00 Mastermind Aust. 3.40 The Cook Up. 4.10 The Supervet. 5.05 Jeopardy!

5.30 Letters And Numbers.

6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.30 Jonathan Ross’ Myths And Legends. 8.25 Isle Of Wight: Jewel Of The South. 9.20 The Secret Life Of Lighthouses. 10.15 SBS News. 10.45 Blanca.

11.40 Reyka.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.20 World’s Most Secret Homes.

10.15 Prince’s Master Crafters Next Generation.

11.10 Inside The Steam Train Museum. 12.00 WorldWatch.

2.05 Good With Wood.

3.00 Mastermind Aust. 3.30 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. 3.40 The Cook Up. 4.10 The Supervet. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? 8.30 Johnny Cash: Redemption Of An Idol. 10.20 SBS News. 10.50 Das Boot.

11.50 Cargo.

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

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Prime Time TV Guide

January 17–23

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

0 7.05 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures.

7.20 Bluey.

7.30 Spicks And Specks.

8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Doc Martin.

9.20 Interview With The Vampire.

10.05 Killing Eve. 10.50 Would I Lie To You? 11.20 Louis Theroux: A Place For Paedophiles. (M)

7.05 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures.

7.20 Bluey.

7.30 Spicks And Specks.

8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Hard Quiz. (PG) 9.00 Gruen. (M) 9.40 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 10.20 Whose Line Is It Anyway?

10.40 Bliss.

11.10 Would I Lie To You? 11.40 Black Mirror.

7.05 Gardening Australia Junior.

7.20 Bluey.

7.30 Spicks And Specks.

8.00 Would I Lie To You? (PG) 8.30 Movie: Year One. (2009) (M) 10.05 The Story Of Film: A New Generation. (MA15+) 11.30 Would I Lie To You? 12.00 QI. 12.30 Killing Eve.

7.05 Karma’s World.

7.20 Bluey.

7.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 8.00 QI. (M) 8.30 Melbourne Comedy Festival Gala 2023. (M) Hosted by Luke McGregor.

10.30 Whose Line Is It Anyway? (M) 11.15 State Of The Union. (M) 11.45 MythBusters. (PG)

7.05 Karma’s World.

7.20 Bluey.

7.30 Spicks And Specks.

8.00 QI. 8.30 Louis Theroux: A Different Brain. (M) 9.30 You Can’t Ask That. (PG) 9.50 Interview With The Vampire.

10.35 Doc Martin.

11.25 Penn & Teller: Fool Us.

7.05 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures.

7.20 Bluey.

7.30 Spicks And Specks.

8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 MythBusters.

9.20 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces Northern Lights Adventure.

10.10 Louis Theroux: Twilight Of The Porn Stars. (M)

7.05 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures.

7.20 Bluey.

7.30 Spicks And Specks.

8.00 Would I Lie To You? (PG) 8.30 Bliss. (M) 9.00 Rosehaven. (PG) 9.30 Portlandia. (PG) 10.15 Back.

10.40 Would I Lie To You? 11.10 Movie: Year One. (2009) (M)

ABC PLUS (22)

6.00 Children’s Programs.

7.30 Shaun The Sheep.

7.40 The Penguins Of Madagascar.

8.00 The Legend Of Korra. (PG) 8.25 Jade Armor.

8.50 Mustangs FC. 9.15 School Of Rock.

9.35 Are You Tougher Than Your Ancestors?

10.10 Rage. (PG) 11.15 Close.

6.00 Children’s Programs.

7.30 Shaun The Sheep.

7.35 The Penguins Of Madagascar.

8.00 The Legend Of Korra. (PG) 8.25 Jade Armor.

8.45 Mustangs FC. 9.10 School Of Rock.

9.35 Are You Tougher Than Your Ancestors?

10.10 Rage. (PG) 11.15 Close.

6.00 Spooky Files.

6.25 Welcome To Cardboard City. (PG) 6.30 Operation Ouch!

7.00 Horrible Histories. (PG) 7.30 Shaun The Sheep.

7.35 Phoenix Rise. (PG) 8.40 Dragon Ball Super. (PG) 9.05 The Legend Of Korra.

9.50 Are You Tougher Than Your Ancestors?

11.15 Close.

6.05 Children’s Programs.

7.00 Horrible Histories.

7.30 Shaun The Sheep.

7.35 The Penguins Of Madagascar.

8.00 The Legend Of Korra. (PG) 8.25 Jade Armor.

8.45 Mustangs FC. 9.10 School Of Rock.

9.35 Are You Tougher Than Your Ancestors?

11.15 Close.

6.05 Children’s Programs.

7.30 Shaun The Sheep.

7.35 The Penguins Of Madagascar.

8.00 The Legend Of Korra. (PG) 8.25 Jade Armor.

8.45 Mustangs FC. 9.10 School Of Rock.

9.35 Are You Tougher Than Your Ancestors?

10.10 Rage. (PG) 11.15 Close.

6.00 Children’s Programs.

7.30 Shaun The Sheep.

7.40 The Penguins Of Madagascar.

8.00 The Legend Of Korra. (PG) 8.25 Jade Armor.

8.50 Mustangs FC. 9.15 School Of Rock.

9.35 Are You Tougher Than Your Ancestors?

10.10 Rage. (PG) 11.15 Close.

6.00 Children’s Programs.

7.00 Horrible Histories.

7.30 Shaun The Sheep.

7.40 The Penguins Of Madagascar.

8.00 The Legend Of Korra.

8.25 Jade Armor.

8.50 Mustangs FC. 9.15 School Of Rock.

9.35 Are You Tougher Than Your Ancestors?

10.10 Rage. (PG) 11.15 Close.

ABC ME (23)

6.30 Bargain Hunt.

7.30 Heartbeat. (PG) A woman is found dead at home.

8.45 Lewis. (M) An academic, invited to lecture at Oxford’s Department of Criminology, is found strangled in his room.

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

6.30 Bargain Hunt. Hosted

by Tim Wonnacott.

7.30 Father Brown. (M) Father Brown investigates a kidnapping.

8.40 Murdoch Mysteries.

(M) A tiger tamer is murdered and Murdoch decides to arrest all the rowdy misfits working in the circus.

11.40 Father Brown. (M)

6.00 Bargain Hunt.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer.

8.30 Escape To The Country. Jonnie Irwin is in Nottinghamshire.

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

6.00 Extreme Animal Transport: Horses And Dogs. (PG) 6.30 The Yorkshire Vet. (PG) 8.30 Escape To The Country. Nicki Chapman is in North Yorkshire.

10.30 The Yorkshire Vet. (PG) 11.30 Penelope Keith’s Hidden Villages. (PG) 12.30 RSPCA Animal Rescue.

6.00 Escape To The Country.

7.00 The Vicar Of Dibley. (PG) 8.50 Call The Midwife.

(M) A chance encounter with an impoverished child gives Trixie a glimpse of the darker side of life.

11.20 Chris Tarrant’s Extreme Railways. (PG) 12.20 I Escaped To The Country. (PG)

6.30 Bargain Hunt.

7.30 Doc Martin. (PG) 8.30 Endeavour. (M) Part 2 of 3.

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

6.30 Bargain Hunt. Hosted

by Tim Wonnacott.

7.30 Rosemary & Thyme.

(PG) Rosemary and Laura go to the French Riviera.

8.30 A Touch Of Frost. (PG) Detective Inspector Frost is aided by a female sergeant while he investigates a spate of vicious attacks.

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

7TWO (62)

6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG) 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 40. Sydney Thunder v Melbourne Renegades.

7.35 Highway Patrol. (PG) 8.30 The Force: Behind The Line. (PG) 9.30 Beach Cops. (PG) 10.30 Surveillance Oz. (PG) 11.30 Nature Gone Wild.

Premiere. (PG) 12.00 Storage Wars. (PG)

6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG) 7.30 Family Guy. (M) 8.30 Movie: Anger Management. (2003) (M) Adam Sandler, Jack Nicholson. A man attends an anger management class.

10.40 Roast Night. (M) 11.45 Pawn Stars. (PG)

6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG) Rick Harrison checks out a ’60s VW Samba.

7.30 Movie: Spider-Man 3.

(2007) (M) Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst. An alien symbiote bonds with Peter Parker.

10.20 Movie: District 9.

(2009) (MA15+) Sharlto Copley. A human is exposed to extraterrestrial biotechnology.

6.00 Pawn Stars. (PG) 7.00 Storage Wars. (PG) 7.30 Air Crash Investigations: The Accident Files: Runway Collisions. (PG) 8.30 Disasters At Sea: Storm Watch. (PG) Takes a look at the El Faro.

9.30 Mighty Ships: Epic. (PG) 10.30 Mighty Planes. (PG) 11.30 Building Giants. (PG)

6.00 Border Security: International. (PG) 7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG) 8.00 Motorbike Cops. (PG) 8.30 Movie: Tears Of The Sun. (2003) (MA15+) Bruce Willis, Monica Bellucci.

Soldiers rescue a doctor in Africa.

10.55 Movie: Surrogates.

(2009) (M)

6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG) The staff takes a look at a guitar.

7.30 Outback Opal Hunters. (PG) The Fire Crew’s season rests on a knife’s edge.

8.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. (PG) Team Salvage is on a time-critical mission to retrieve a yacht from a crocodile breeding ground.

10.30 Ax Men. (M)

6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG) 7.30 Outback Truckers.

(PG) Joey Granich risks his life.

9.30 Heavy Tow Truckers Down Under. (PG) Wagga Truck Towing has to recover a B-double.

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

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6.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Afternoon 4. From Melbourne Park. Hosted by Roz Kelly.

7.00 The Nanny. (PG) 7.30 Seinfeld. (PG) 8.30 Movie: Lord Of War. (2005) (MA15+) Nicolas Cage, Bridget Moynahan.

An arms dealer is pursued

by Interpol.

11.00 Seinfeld. (PG) 12.00 Under The Dome. (M)

6.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Afternoon 5. From Melbourne Park. Hosted by Roz Kelly.

7.00 The Nanny. (PG) 7.30 Seinfeld. (PG) 8.30 Movie: Hot Fuzz.

(2007) (MA15+) Simon Pegg, Nick Frost. A cop is transferred to a remote town.

11.00 Seinfeld. (PG) 12.00 Under The Dome. (M)

6.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Afternoon 6. From Melbourne Park. Hosted by Roz Kelly.

7.00 The Nanny. (PG) 7.30 Movie: Around The World In 80 Days. (2004) (PG) Jackie Chan.

9.55 Gangwon 2024 Winter Youth Olympic Games: Opening Ceremony.

11.35 Movie: Epic Movie.

(2007) (M)

6.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Afternoon 7. From Melbourne Park. Hosted by Roz Kelly.

7.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. (PG) 7.30 Movie: Wedding Crashers. (2005) (M) Owen Wilson. A womaniser falls in love.

9.55 Movie: Something Borrowed. (2011) (M) Ginnifer Goodwin.

6.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Afternoon 8. From Melbourne Park. Hosted by Roz Kelly.

7.00 Movie: Short Circuit.

(1986) (PG) Ally Sheedy.

9.00 Movie: RoboCop. (1987) (MA15+) Peter Weller, Nancy Allen. A cop is turned into a cyborg.

11.00 The Teenager Who Hacked Twitter. (M) 12.00 Medium. (M)

6.00 Tennis. Australian Open.

Afternoon 9.

7.00 The Nanny. (PG) 7.30 Seinfeld. (PG) 8.30 Movie: Analyze This.

(1999) (MA15+) Robert De Niro, Billy Crystal.

A mobster seeks the help of a psychiatrist.

10.35 Seinfeld. (PG) 11.35 The Emily Atack Show. (MA15+)

6.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. (PG) 7.00 The Nanny. (PG) 7.30 Seinfeld. (PG) 8.30 Movie: Analyze That. (2002) (M) Billy Crystal, Robert De Niro.

A mobster is placed in his therapist’s custody.

10.30 Seinfeld. (PG) 11.30 The Emily Atack Show. (MA15+)

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6.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 4. From Melbourne Park. Hosted

by Matthew Pavlich and Nick McArdle.

11.00 Midsomer Murders.

(M) DCI Barnaby is called to investigate an apparent suicide of a divorced gambler.

6.00 Tennis. Australian Open.

Night 5. From Melbourne Park. Hosted by Matthew Pavlich and Nick McArdle.

11.00 Poirot. (PG) Poirot is approached by a potential client who fears she is being poisoned by her husband.

6.00 Tennis. Australian Open.

Night 6. From Melbourne Park. Hosted by Matthew Pavlich and Nick McArdle.

11.00 Movie: The Sting.

(1973) (PG) Paul Newman, Robert Redford, Robert Shaw. During the ’30s, two con men try to take revenge on a crime boss who had their friend killed.

6.00 Tennis. Australian Open.

Night 7. From Melbourne Park. Hosted by Matthew Pavlich and Nick McArdle.

11.00 Movie: For A Few Dollars More. (1965) (M) Clint Eastwood, Lee Van Cleef, Gian Maria Volonte.

A bounty hunter and the brother of a murdered woman vie to be the first to catch a killer.

6.00 Tennis. Australian Open.

Night 8. From Melbourne Park. Hosted by Matthew Pavlich and Nick McArdle.

8.00 M*A*S*H. (PG) 8.30 Movie: High Crimes.

(2002) (M) Ashley Judd, Morgan Freeman.

A lawyer fights to clear her husband’s name.

11.00 Madam Secretary. (M) 12.00 Killer Couples. (M)

6.00 Tennis. Australian Open.

Night 9. From Melbourne Park. Hosted by Matthew Pavlich and Nick McArdle.

8.00 Death In Paradise. (M) Desperately searching for a decent cup of tea in the wake of his exile, DI Poole is distracted by a new case.

9.10 To Be Advised.

11.00 Madam Secretary. (M) 12.00 Saved & Remade.

6.00 Tennis. Australian Open.

Afternoon 10.

7.00 Antiques Roadshow.

7.30 New Tricks. (M) 8.40 Agatha Christie’s Marple. (PG) Miss Marple unmasks a killer in Castle Savage.

10.40 New York Homicide.

Premiere. (M) 11.40 Madam Secretary. (M)

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6.30 JAG. (PG) 7.30 Bull. (M) 8.30 NCIS. (M) A US Marine is murdered.

9.25 Hawaii Five-0. (M) McGarrett and Danny search for a missing teen.

10.20 NCIS: Hawai’i. (M) 11.15 Diagnosis Murder. (M)

6.30 JAG. (PG) 7.30 Bull. (M) 8.30 NCIS. (M) The team has psych evaluations.

9.25 NCIS: New Orleans.

(M) A journalist’s source is murdered.

10.20 Evil. (M) 11.20 48 Hours. (M)

6.30 JAG. (PG) 7.30 Bull. (M) 8.30 NCIS. (M) The team protects a dignitary’s daughter.

9.25 NCIS: Hawai’i. (M) A navy engineer’s death is investigated.

10.20 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M) 11.15 JAG. (M)

6.00 JAG. (PG) Several US Marines are injured.

7.00 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 13. Western Sydney Wanderers v Perth Glory. From CommBank Stadium, Sydney.

10.15 NCIS: Los Angeles.

(M) The team looks into who could have compromised the security of a company’s classified vaccine project.

7.00 Bondi Rescue. (PG) Follows the work of elite lifeguards.

7.30 NCIS. (M) The team investigates after the body parts of a murdered US Marine are discovered in a stolen bag.

10.20 NCIS: Los Angeles.

(M) Nate learns about a CIA project.

11.15 SEAL Team. (PG)

6.30 JAG. (PG) Harm and his partner head to Iraq.

7.30 Bull. (M) Bull is hired to help convict a drug dealer.

8.30 NCIS. (M) The team connects a murder to a manuscript which may contain classified military information.

10.20 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M) A terrorist threatens a train.

6.30 JAG. (PG) A girl goes missing near an airfield.

7.30 Bull. (M) Bull tries to make amends for losing a case.

9.25 FBI: International. (PG) The Fly Team must figure out how to keep the US Attorney General safe while she is in Hungary.

10.20 SEAL Team. (M) Bravo team head to Africa.

11.15 48 Hours. (M)

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6.00 Frasier. (PG) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG) 7.00 Big Bang. (PG) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (M) 8.30 Two And A Half Men. (M) 9.00 Two And A Half Men. (PG) 10.00 Rules Of Engagement. (PG) 11.00 Frasier.

12.00 Shopping.

6.00 Frasier.

6.30 Neighbours.

7.00 Big Bang.

7.30 Big Bang.

8.00 Big Bang.

8.30 Two And A Half Men. (M) 9.00 Two And A Half Men. (PG) 10.00 Two And A Half Men. 10.30 Two And A Half Men. 11.00 Frasier.

12.00 Shopping.

6.00 Frasier. (PG) 6.30 Big Bang. (PG) 7.30 Big Bang. (M) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 8.30 Two And A Half Men. (PG) 9.00 Two And A Half Men. (M) 9.30 Two And A Half Men. (PG) 11.00 Frasier.

12.00 Shopping.

6.10 The Big Bang Theory.

(PG) After Penny learns Leonard does not celebrate his birthday, she decides to throw him a surprise party.

8.00 The Big Bang Theory.

(M) After hearing Penny sing, Leonard lies to avoid seeing her perform.

10.30 Friends. (PG) Rachel quits her job.

12.00 Home Shopping.

6.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 7.40 The Big Bang Theory. (M) 8.30 Two And A Half Men. (PG) Charlie tries to live on a budget.

9.00 Two And A Half Men. (M) Charlie invites a crazed woman to the house.

9.30 South Park. (MA15+) 11.00 Friends. (PG) 12.00 Home Shopping.

6.00 Frasier. (PG) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG) 7.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 8.30 Two And A Half Men. (PG) Charlie takes steps to avoid parenthood.

9.30 Two And A Half Men. (M) 10.00 Rules Of Engagement. (PG) 11.00 Frasier. (PG) 12.00 Home Shopping.

6.00 Frasier. (PG) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG) 7.00 Big Bang. (PG) 7.30 The Big Bang Theory. (M) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 8.30 Two And A Half Men. (PG) 10.00 Rules Of Engagement. (PG) 11.00 Frasier.

12.00 Shopping.

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6.15 The Fast History Of: Sticks And Cones.

6.40 Jeopardy!

7.30 NITV News Update.

7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M) 8.30 Movie: Reservoir Dogs. (1992) (MA15+) Harvey Keitel, Tim Roth.

Strangers try to pull off the “perfect” crime.

10.25 Movie: Dark City.

(1998) (M) Rufus Sewell.

6.15 The Fast History Of. 6.40 Jeopardy!

7.30 NITV News Update.

7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M) 8.30 The Curse Of Oak Island. Return.

10.10 Loot: Blood Treasure. (PG) 11.05 Loot: Blood Treasure. (M) 12.00 Dark Side Of Comedy. (MA15+)

6.15 The Fast History Of. 6.40 Jeopardy!

7.30 NITV News Update.

7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M) 8.30 Hoarders. (M) The team of experts continues to help Martha.

9.20 Generation Sext.

Takes a look at the hypersexualised society.

10.25 Mums Make Porn Germany. (MA15+)

6.40 The Toys That Built The World. (PG) 7.30 Building The Ultimate: Mega Plane. (PG) 8.30 Icons Unearthed: James Bond: Changing Times. (M) James Bond is taken to new heights.

10.20 Better Things.

Premiere. (MA15+) 10.50 Better Things. (M) 11.20 Fear The Walking Dead. (MA15+)

6.40 The Buildings That Fought Hitler. (PG) 7.35 Abandoned Engineering: The Rock.

8.30 Billy Connolly: Made In Scotland. (M) 9.30 Cracking The Code: The Japanese Super Code. (PG) 10.30 The Gentle Art Of Swedish Death Cleaning. (PG) 11.25 Witch Hunt. (M)

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

7.30 NITV News Update.

7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M) Hosted by Jimmy Carr.

8.30 Taskmaster. (M) Hosted

by Greg Davies.

9.25 Two Weeks To Live.

(M) Tina cuts a risky deal.

10.25 Scrubs. (M) 11.25 Hoarders. (M)

6.15 The Fast History Of. 6.40 Jeopardy!

7.30 NITV News Update.

7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M) 8.30 Dark Side Of The 2000s: TMZ – Paparazzi Gone Wild. (MA15+) 9.25 Stone Cold Takes On America: The Fast Food And The Furious.

10.15 Hudson & Rex. (M) 11.55 Box 21. (MA15+)

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GENERAL KNOWLEDGE CROSSWORD

M E D A L O T L I S O N F S E A S E N E T W S V T E A K E I S N Z T E J

Find the following words in the grid. They may be read in any direction, even diagonally.

Some letters are used more than once.

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3 What, in the US, do they

is to be what (7)

1 INTESTATE (a) Between zones (b) Small and cosy (c) Not disposed of by will

18 What was the former name

of Cape Canaveral (7) 20 To hinder or impede,

is to do what (6)

2 LEGERITY (a) Sleight-of-hand (b) Nimbleness (c) Array in legions

BIYWORD

227

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26 6

SUDOKU

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BIYWORD

ACROSS 1 Free ticket 5 Drive away 6 Music genre 7 Wheel rubber

SOLUTIONS

217

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Each answer has four letters.

A E I O B E L R B E L S D G L S D G L T D I N T

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QUICK THINK

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CLUES: Attempted (5) Delete key (3) It is (poet) (3) Motionless (5) Mouth (coll) (3) Rings (5) Shred (5) Smaller printers’ measures (3) Steaming (7) Used a dial (7)

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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.

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WHICH WORDS

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B D F K O R X

Saw Seen Set Silt Son

15 Name an enclosed

call tomato sauce (7) 4 To be smart or stylish is to be what (6) 5 What do we call one who gives advice (7) 6 Another word for helps (7) 7 Name very small domestic fowls (7) 13 Kingston is the capital of which West Indian island (7) 14 What is an inlet of the sea (7)

E-QUATIONS

Jewel Jive Loss Medal One

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QUICK THINK ACROSS: 1 Pass, 5 Shoo, 6 Soul, 7 Tyre.

DOWN: 1 Psst, 2 Ahoy, 3 Sour, 4 Sole.

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for a hermit (7)

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DOWN 2 Name another term

E-QUATIONS B:2, D:4, F:24, K:8, O:26, R:16, X:6

down suddenly, is to have done what (6) 8 What was the former name of Zimbabwe (8) 9 Which agricultural implement is used for cutting grass (6) 10 What do we call one who indulges in irony or sarcasm (8) 11 Which Australian politician was known as “The Little Digger”, Billy ... (6) 12 Name a type of cylinder lock (4) 13 What are small military motor vehicles (5) 16 Which biscuits are given to babies when teething (5) 19 Name the ancient Scandinavian god of thunder (4) 21 What is another term for a horse (6) 22 To be present in great quantity, is to be what (8) 23 What is keen insight also known as (6) 24 What is a notice for mass distribution (8) 25 Hold-ups are known as what (6)

M E D A L O T L I S O N F S E A S E N E T W S V T E A K E I S N Z T E J

ACROSS 1 To have slowed a vehicle

MINI WORD FIND 217

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AUSTRALIA DAY 2024 Bombala ready to celebrate volunteers

By KAREN FORMAN

ALL roads will lead to Bombala Showground on Saturday January 26 when one of the biggest Australia Day celebrations in the Snowy Monaro and possibly the longest running nation-wide event, will offer a plethora of activities for all ages.

As well as the all -important presentation of Australia Day awards by Snowy Monaro Regional Council, the 57th edition of Bombala Australia Day will feature the annual Wood and Wool Festival with a shearing competition, the NSW Strong Wool Championships and wood chop events.

Extra attractions include an enter-on-the-day mini triathlon for teams of three, food stalls, kids’ crafts, photography and art painting competitions, an eel and fishing competition, free entertainment and a raffle offering prizes from a 200-litre freezer, dressed lambs, wood and supermarket and fuel vouchers.

Inflatables R Us will provide free children’s activities including bungee run, gladiator, dart ball, sumo suits, archery tag, a Velcro wall, wrecking ball, mechanic surf, inflatable twister, archery darts, mechanical silly willy, jumping castles and mechanical bulls. And a homemade sausage com-

RECOGNITION: Bombala Australia Day awards recipients for 2023 were: (back) Sportsperson of the Year Korie Elton, Citizen of the Year Bob Stewart, Event of the Year (Bike Show representatives) Howard Kent and Russell Carlton, (front) Community Group of the Year (representing the Mitchell Power Quick Shear) Tracy Power, Business of the Year Di Ingram, Jr Citizen of the Year Ella French, Jr Sportsperson of the Year (representing her granddaughter Charlie) Merilyn Matthews, and Special Achievement Award Annie Green. petition will be judged by crowd tasting.

The shearing competition is expected to be fierce with competitors travelling from as far afield as Deniliquin and Omeo, with a good crowd of spectators expected for a 9am start.

Bombala based Snowy Monaro councillor Bob Stewart, who will be emcee for the day (and admits to being a former triathlon participant “when I used to

be a bit of jogging”, ) said he had heard awards in six categories would be presented, with Citizen of the Year the main prize.

“It is really good to see the community has got the committee to keep Australia Day going,” he said.

“Everyone enjoys the day, it is a lovely casual and a great celebration and I hope we keep it for many more years to come. The committee does a great job.”

Time and quality are the main rules to the shearing competition with highly regarded judges donating their time to come.

“We have judges on the board keeping a careful eye over the shearer and also judges out the back to inspect the finished sheep.

Points are lost for cuts and wool left on,’ Cr Stewart said.

The Australia Day 2024 Mini Triathlon is a team event and involves a swim

in the Bombala pool, a run around the pool and along the river walking track and a ride around APEX park, in various ages from from under sevens to seniors, veterans and open teams.

Registration is at 8am at the pool, with a 9am start.

Information can be sourced from Kathleen Platts 0477 221 480.

Meanwhile, the organising committee is calling for entries to the photography and painting competition, which has a theme of Essence of Rural Australia and offers almost $400 in prizes.

Enquiries to secretary.badcc@outlook.com Nominations closed last week for the NSW Local Citizen of the Year Awards program, with awards to be delivered across a number of categories including Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year, Sports person of the Year, Young Sportsperson of the Year, Environmental Award, Young Environmental Citizen of the Year, Special Achievement

Full-day of activities planned for Bombala Australia Dayy During the 2023 Australia Day celebrations the Curbside Carnies added some colour to Bombala’s festivities. of the Year (community event, emergency services, community group, business, arts and culture, education).

Another prize presented during the day of celebration will be a scholarship for a rural mum from the local area to attend the Motherland inaugural national conference in Tasmania in March.

With support from the Bombala Australia Day Celebrations, the successful applicant will receive $1000 to cover the cost of the ticket and help with travel and accommodation.

The Australia Day 2024 Fishing Competition opened December 1 and closes January 26.

The celebrations have been sponsored by Council, the Australian Wool Innovation Limited and assisted by the Australian Government through the National Australia Day Council.

More information about Australia Day at Bombala can be found on the Bombala Australia Day Celebrations Facebook page.

Australia Day awards recognise local efforts

By TRISTA HEATH

JINDABYNE will recognise and celebrate the town’s hard working volunteers when Australia Day celebrations take place on Friday January 26 on the soccer fields at John Connors Sports Grounds.

Beginning at 9am, the day will start with the local citizenship awards, presentation

by Australia Day Ambassador Geoffrey Coombes OAM and Mayor Chris Hanna.

Australia Day Ambassador, Geoff Coombes, OAM co-founded cancer charity Tour de Cure and has helped raise more than $118 Million. Mr Coombes OAM has contributed to more than 145 scientific cancer research breakthroughs.

Known for his success through charity work, Geoff

is motivated by the power of community to come together and support those in need, encouraging individuals to be the best versions of themselves. He said he is looking forward to joining Jindabyne residents on Australia Day. “I recently visited the region with my family, and we loved our time there, we look forward to coming back to spend Australia Day, a special day of the year, with the Jindabyne community to recognise, appreciate and celebrate those local heroes,” Geoff said.

“As we move into the new year to give recognition to those in the community who go above and beyond to make their town a wonderful place is a humble and great experience as an Australia Day Ambassador.”

The Australia Day event

AUSSIE: A delicious display of favourite Australian foods at the Jindabyne Australia Day event in 2023.

Jay Podger will keep the crowd entertained when he plays a mix of Australian tunes and his own work in Jindabyne on Australia Day. will host entertainment by Jay Prodger, a sausage sizzle by the Jindabyne Lions Club, face painting games and activities for the kids, free ice creams, soft drinks, donuts, and fresh fruit for all and more.

Jindabyne Lions Club member and event organiser Nira Windeatt encourages the Jindabyne community and

visitors to come along to a fun filled day of all things Aussie and help celebrate the local heroes who are making a difference in the town.

“Jindabyne Australia Day Celebrations is a fun and free event for the whole family,” Nira said.

“This community function helps celebrate our local heroes who come from all dif-

ferent walks of life, it is a day for everyone to come together and show our appreciation.”

A charity cricket game will take place after the ceremony with the local rugby union and league teams the Bushpigs Vs Snowy River Bears and the oldies Vs the new boys on the block at the John Connor Oval with all proceeds being donated to

the Myeloma Foundation.

Jindabyne Tigers Cricket Club president Simon Partell said it will be a great day for a cricket match and all for a good cause.

“There are a few people in the area that have been affected by Myeloma and we wanted to raise some money to go towards the foundation as well as all the money raised from the canteen,” Simon said.

“It should be a game filled with a lot of entertainment so come on down to the oval, grab a drink and some food and settle into a great day of cricket.”

Come along on Australia Day to watch the cricket match with the possibility of being the lucky winner of a $200 crowd catch.

The first game kicks off at 11.30am followed by the second game at 1.30pm.

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AUSTRALIA DAY 2024 COOMA

BOMBALA

7am - 10am | Breakfast | Cooma Car Club, Bolaro Street Australia Day traditional breakfast hosted by Cooma Lions and Cooma Car Clubs $12 adults, $6 child (under 14). Family deal. Proceeds donated to Cooma-Bombala Legacy.

Our day will start at the Bombala Showgrounds at 7:30am for registration for the NSW strong wool championships shearing competition and 8am at the Bombala swimming pool for mini triathlon registration for individuals and teams.

9am - 3pm | NSW Correctional Services Museum Step back in time with a free tour at the NSW ‘Crime Through Time’ Gaol Museum.

Mr. Geoff Coombes OAM Co-Founder of Tour De Cure

10am | Activities | Centennial Park Cooma Live music by Steve Jackson, community stalls, Rotary food van with free sausage sandwiches, Cricket display and kids coaching, Jumping Castle and other kids activities, Car Club display, Emergency Services display, Snowy Hydro display, Australia Day Cake, Lucky door prize.

9am | Soccer Fields at John Connors Oval Local Citizenship awards presented by Australia Day Ambassador Geoffrey Coombes OAM. Free entertainment by Jay Podger, sausage sizzle, face painting, kids’ games and activities, ice creams, soft drinks, donuts and fresh fruit.

Followed by charity Cricket Big Bash Game Bush Pigs Vs Snowy River Bears and the Oldies Vs Newboys – Proceeds to Myeloma Foundation.

Inclusive Community fun brought to you by NADC, Jindabyne Lions, Snowy Monaro Regional Council, Capital Radio and The Monaro Post

2024 Australia’s Local Hero Finalist / Bangalow Koalas

We will have live music with Michelle Russell and Steve Martin as well as free face painting, kids craft, jumping castle, bucking bull, giant slide, Bombala engine club display, sausage comp, The Signature Bull at the Ringers Western truck and so much more to see and do.

2pm - 4.30pm | Cooma Pool Cool off in the afternoon with free entry to the Cooma Pool between 2pm and 4.30pm

JINDABYNE

Ms. Linda Sparrow

The Art and Photography Comp - “Essence of Rural Australia” will be taking entries from 9am to Start at 10am judged by public voting.

12pm | Official proceedings Naturalisation Ceremony and NSW Local Citizen Awards Presented by Australia Day Ambassador Geoffrey Coombes OAM.

3pm - 6pm | Cooma Bowling Club Why not try barefoot bowls at the Cooma Bowling Club.

Families welcome and includes free sausage sizzle.

We have the fishing and Eel comp in full swing and entries can come in up until 12pm on the day at the Bombala newsagents.

Winners of competitions and events will be announced throughout the days events.

In 2007, Geoff Coombes OAM co-founded cancer charity Tour de Cure (TdC). A community that started with just 29 people in year 1 and grew to over 15,000 participants each year, TdC has raised over $118 Million and contributed to more than 145 scientific cancer research breakthroughs. The Tour de Cure has come through Monaro region on several occasions sharing their BE HEALTHY schools cancer prevention message in Cooma and Jindabyne.

Geoff is motivated by the power of community to come together and support those in need, encouraging individuals to be the best versions of themselves.

He believes that our health is our greatest asset and connections to like-minded people, who share in each other’s joys and struggles, and who are committed to supporting worthy causes are crucial to building strong communities.

Recognising this ongoing need inspired Geoff to create STRYDE4, an organisation that delivers a unique opportunity for Australian charities, corporates and communities to come together and collaborate through a variety of community based health programs, partnerships and events.

The main Australia Day Awards ceremony with welcome to country given by Uncle BJ and MC by Councillor Bob Stewart will be in the middle of the day with our ambassador Linda Sparrow addressing the audience and presenting the awards to the recipients. This will be followed by the National anthem and photos.

The shearing finals and calcutta will be held in the afternoon. We will then announce the winners of the shearing comp and wool handlers awards.

It will be a action packed, fun filled day with lots happening for all ages to enjoy and experience. So come along for a great day out.

Happy Australia Day to all.

Koalas are one of Australia’s most loved native animals.

Tragically, they’re also an endangered species, largely due to land clearing and bushfires.

Linda Sparrow is determined to help restore her local koalas’ habitat. The co-founder and president of Bangalow Koalas dedicates much of her time and energy to securing grants and donations to cover the costs of establishing a koala wildlife corridor through New South Wales’ Northern Rivers region.

Since 2019, Linda’s efforts have led to the planting of more than 336,000 trees on more than 119 planting sites. The grassroots organisation aims to plant 500,000 trees by the end of 2025.

Linda has encouraged local landowners to make their properties available to be part of the koala corridors, which will also be home to other native species.

Her achievements were acknowledged by The Australian Geographic Society in 2022 when it named her the Conservationist of the Year.

Supported by Snowy Monaro Regional Council.

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AUSTRALIA DAY 2024

COMMUNITY CHAMPION: Cooma Lions Club stalwart John Britton receives his Citizen of the Year award for 2023 from Australia Day Ambassador Jeremy Jones AM.

Member of the Legislative Council and Monaro local Bronnie Taylor congratulates Adrian Butters on receiving the Emergency Services Worker of the Year honour for his service to the Rural Fire Service.

Then Member for Monaro Nichole Overall presented Rogan Corbett of the Cooma Car Club with the Community Event of the Year award for the club’s efforts staging Cooma Motorfest.

Volunteers to be honoured

By NATHAN THOMPSON

CHANCES are, when the 2024 Cooma Citizen of the Year is unveiled they will be shocked and even a touch embarrassed by the attention.

Just like John Britton was when he was awarded the 2023 honour. John has spent decades serving his community, through his time with the Apex Club and now the Cooma Lions Club.

From helping create the Mosiac Time Walk in Cooma’s Centennial Park to

information, displays Cooma Australia Dayy events to recognise g local stalwarts tains and artefacts from convict

leading the charge on transforming Lions Park (Yallakook Road) into a familyfriendly recreational space, John’s Australia Day honour recognised many years of hard work.

John says he is looking forward to the unveiling of the 2024 Citizen of the Year at this year’s Australia Day awards ceremony and congratulating them on their commitment to the community.

“There are so many wonderful volunteers in our

town and the Australia Day awards are great way to acknowledge people’s efforts,” John said.

“Most volunteers don’t do it for any recognition so I’m sure whoever wins will be surprised. For those who don’t win, being nominated is a reflection of the work they contribute.”

The 2024 Australia Day awards will be held in the Centennial Park. Activities in the park start from 10am with community stalls, the Rotary

food van (free sausage sandwiches), children’s entertainment and a cricket display.

The awards ceremony and a citizenship ceremony start at 12pm. Residents and community groups will be recognised across the categories of: Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year, Sportsperson of the Year, Community Event, and Community Group, amongst a number of other awards to be presented.

The Australia Day action

is spread around town with the popular Cooma Car Club and Lions Club breakfast from 7am at the car club on Bolaro Street. The breakfast raises money for CoomaBombala Legacy, and is well attended each year.

One you have fuelled up for the day, the NSW State Correctional Museum (on the corner of Vale and Vagg streets) is open from 9am to 3pm. The museum showcases the history of NSW corrections since 1788. It con-

days to the present.

After the action in Centennial Park concludes, there is free entry into the Cooma Pool between 2pm and 4.30pm. Barefoot bowls is also on the list of Australia Day activities with the Cooma Bowling Club welcoming one and all from 3pm for a game.

Further information on Cooma’s Australia Day activities can be found by visiting the Snowy Monaro Regional Council website.

Australia Day events around the region OUR region’s villages are gearing up for their Australia Day celebrations with a busy schedule planned. The occasion will serve as a chance for community members to come together and recognise the achievements of a number of hard working locals.

In Nimmitabel at Lake Williams, the Lions Club will host breakfast from 8.30am before official proceedings start at 9.15am. The Nimmitabel Advancement Group will present the community services award, and the Show Society’s young woman of the year and rural achiever will be congratulated for their achievements.

The occasion is always a popular one in Nimmitabel.

Michelago sportsground, recently renamed Clive Kelly Oval, will hold the

a BBQ lunch from 12pm.

There’s sure to be lots of fun for the whole family on Friday January 26.

A favourite event for Australia Day, is the Bredbo Carp Out competition. Registrations are open until midnight January 25.

Over three days, anglers will try their hand at landing the biggest carp.

The Historic Bredbo Inn and Bredbo Fishing Club are looking forward to another great competition.

Bredbo will also hold its breakfast gathering in Centennial Park. The park has been upgraded over the last 12 months and locals and visitors are encouraged to come along from 9am.

Not to be outdone on the breakfast front, the Jerangle gourmet breakfast is on between 8am and 10am in the CWA Rooms.

Mick Pollard (centre) received the community services year of the award for his effort.

AUSTRALIA DAY: Ben Litchfield and Richard Blyton from the Nimmitabel Show congratulate Breanna Johnson on being named the Young Woman of the Year.

Bredbo celebrates Australia Day.

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Back to School

TALENT: Gracie Anderson made history as the first dancer to receive the SMPAA Honour Roll Georgia Casanova received the prestigious Lisa Brooks Memorial Award for Performance in award not once, but twice.

PHOTOS: SMPAA 2023.

Performing arts academy ready to shine THE Snowy Mountains Performing Arts Academy has enjoyed a busy 12 months with its students excelling in exams and in front of large crowds at a number of performances throughout 2024.

The academy is looking forward to a busy 2024, and is ready to welcome returning and new students into its ranks.

2023 was a very productive year for the academy as students finished their British Ballet Organisation (BBO) exams, completing more than 50 examinations.

Lisa McGowan, principal of the Snowy Mountains Performing Arts Academy, said she is proud of her students efforts.

“Out ream of quiet achievers have been super busy this year,” Ms McGowan said.

Mason Holster impressed during 2023.

“Our students completed their BBO Dance examinations this year. Between them, they completed over 50 examinations. A massive accomplishment for a small group of kids.”

All students received merit, distinction or high distinction (distinction star) for their examinations.

82 percent of the marks received were distinction star, meaning the students received 85 percent or higher for their exam and gold in their theatre awards performances.

Ms McGowan said the academy was impressed by the professionalism demonstrated by its students at Time to Shine in Sydney.

The group finished first in under 10 jazz, first in under 12 tap, second in under 14 lyrical

At the Ooh La La event, the local academy finished first in under 12 and 14 tap, under 10 and 14 lyrical, under 10 jazz and highly commended in under 12 and 14 variety and under 14 lyrical.

Lucy Walsh also achieved fantastic solo results.

Students performed well at the Kids Artistic Revue event in Sydney. Gracie finished first in tap, lyrical and the open category and received an invitation to New York City.

Mason finished ninth in the under 12 to 14 age category “Now the students are preparing for our annual concert and then it’s a well deserved rest until next year,” Ms McGowan said.

While 2023 will be hard to top, the academy is primed for their best year yet.

Attendance - every day counts A DAY away from school here or there doesn’t seem like much but absences add up.

When your child misses one day per fortnight, they miss upwards of four weeks per year which equates to one year missed over their school life.

Going to school every day is important and Kindergarten sets children up for the rest of their Schooling.

What your child learns each day builds on what they learned the day before.

If your child misses school, their learning routine is broken. Students can

also lose confidence and miss out on building their friendships.

You have a legal responsibility to send your children to school every school day.

If your child misses school due to illness, religious reasons, family circumstances or other reasons, contact the classroom teacher.

Remember to contact the school within 7 days to explain the reason for their absence.

If your child arrives at school late or needs to leave early, you will need to go to the office to sign your child in or out and explain the

reason for the absence.

If you’re having difficulty getting your child to school every day and on time, contact the classroom teacher.

If you need help with English, ask for an interpreter. The school will arrange one if available.

You have a legal responsibility to send your children to school every school day.

Learn more about your role and strategies you can use to support your child’s attendance at school by visiting the NSW Department of Education website.

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Free program to upskill

By Country Universities Centre Snowy Monaro IN partnership with universities, TAFE, and other training providers across the country, CUC Snowy Monaro’s new program Common Ground kicks off in February 2024.

Adults curious about education opportunities can now access free workshops, resources, and a trip to Canberra institutions later in the year.

You will learn about each institution, and the courses they offer, to find the right fit for your study interests.

What makes Common Ground different to other programs is that it is not just for locals who are interested in studying themselves.

The program also includes parents, educators, and employers wanting to better support those studying around them. The workshops also feature locals sharing their own stories of higher education, like Emma Roberson, pictured, who studied to obtain a dual trade and now works as a heavy diesel mechanic.

“We know that having supportive communities makes all the difference when studying, whether you’re a student straight out of school into an apprenticeship, or a single parent juggling a bachelor’s degree with your everyday life,” Laurie Poretti,

Manager of Student Equity and Participation at the University of Canberra, said.

Rizwan Khan from the Australian National University shares this passion.

“It will be especially exciting to welcome a group to our Canberra campuses later in 2024, and share the university, trades, and broader study experience,” he said. City folk take this sort of thing for granted, so we are excited to give Cooma locals the same opportunity,” he said.

UC and ANU join the University of New England, Australian Catholic University, TAFE Cooma, and CISCO Innovation Central Canberra as program partners.

Any Cooma resident aged 21 or over can express interest in Common Ground.

Workshops, online resources, and a trip to Canberra campuses are just a glimpse of what’s on the horizon.

It is 100 percent free, and participants can pick and choose which elements of the program to attend to fit around work, family, and other commitments. For more information or to express your interest, scan the QR code, or contact Han via 0472 737 143, or han.worsley@ cucsnowymonaro.edu.au.

Further information can also be found across CUC Snowy Monaro social media.

Local adults encouraged to sign up now

ACHIEVER: Cooma’s Emma Roberson has benefited from having the CUC Snowy Monaro in town.

INSET: Dom Giagios is a barber in Cooma and a student of CUC Snowy Monaro.

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Expansion plans on hold

By KAREN FORMAN

EXCITED: Snowy Mountains Christian School principal Ella Meyer has three new specialist teachers on the 2024 roster despite a teacher shortage.

PHOTO: Karen Forman

ONGOING teacher shortages mean Snowy Mountains Christian School (SMCS) has had to postpone plans to add Year 11 and 12 classes to its offering, but with three new specialist teachers and increasing student numbers, 2024 will still be a year of solid growth for the school.

Principal, Ella Meyer, said after a tough few years with staffing issues, the future looked bright for the non-denominal school in Cooma that she has headed up for seven years.

“I am excited about the year to come,” she said.

“It will be my eighth year at the school, after moving from Wagga Wagga to take on the role, and I love it. I love the kids, the staff and what the school stands for and am particularly excited that we are welcoming three new specialist teachers who will really add a new dimension.”

Although disappointed that plans to move towards a K-12 school have had to be put on hold again due to a nationwide teacher shortage, Mrs Meyer said a strong relationship with Cooma’s St Patricks Parish School Cooma meant that many graduated SMCS

students could bus share to other Christian schools like St Mary MacKillop College in the ACT to complete their studies.

“The good news for us is that after 2.5 years of advertising, we have the two new specialist teachers and one new primary teacher onboard and starting this year – an art teacher Stan Menshic, Victoria Carpentier for PE and Maddie Johnson (K1-2),” she said.

“Mr Menshic and Ms Carpentier and Victoria will each cover the whole school, providing continuity for the students.

“The teacher shortage is everywhere. So many left the profession during COVID and took jobs in other fields.

It takes five years to grow a teacher, so we have five years of teacher drought. In that climate, we are very grateful to have found our new teachers, which takes our staffing number to 18, for 80 plus students.”

While new teachers are starting, others, like Brad Lidster, entering his second year in maths and IT, are growing programs like STEM. “Brad runs the K-10 STEM fair, where we partner with Snowy Hydro which sends engineers to judge the event,

SMCS offers Christian values, a passionate board and teachers

By KAREN FORMAN

CHRISTIAN values and morals, small class sizes, strong relationships with Snowy Hydro and the Cooma Baptist Church (CBC), an engaged local board of directors representing various churches, professions and trades, specialist teachers who are passionate about their subjects and go beyond the call of duty to share them with students , a STEM fair, they are just some of the attractions of the Snowy Mountains Christian School (SMCS) in Cooma , especially for parents.

Add to that studentpleasing snowsports in winter, a myriad of interesting activities including an annual water day, athletic, swimming and cross country running competitions, end of term fun activities organised by the student leadership team (which is drawn from years five to 10) and a variety of clubs and you have a school that has during its 26 years become a respected and valuable part of education in the Snowy Mountains.

And then there is the chess club, which has a special story all of its own.

Principal, Ella Meyer, said the chess club was growing fast, particularly since it contacted a world grand masters chess champion to see if it could name its annual chests award after him.

“It turned out the guy, Wesley So, is a Christian and not only accepted the offer but then added financial support to make chess even more accessible to more students,” she said.

“We are incredibly excited about it. All students can now subscribe to online chess as well as play with other students at chess club meetings. It will be fun to watch the club grow in 2024.”

SMCS began as, and continues to be, an exciting ministry of Cooma Baptist Church (CBC). It expects to have 80 plus students in 2024, with a staff of 18, including the three new teachers.

CBC bought the Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Authority’s Training School in November 1994, as the church had outgrown its previous site.

The buildings came with three acres of land, so the church began investigating the vision of a Christian school proposed by several church families.

After many meetings and much prayer, SMCS opened its doors February 4, 1997 with an initial enrolment of 15 students under the leadership of its first principal, Geoff Wainwright.

By February 1998 SMCS had 41 students in two classrooms and a second Snowy Hydro building arrived in May 1998 to accommodate the vision of Years 7 and 8.

With 90 students in 2004, another building arrived in July of that year from Fairburn RAAF Base, to accommodate Years 9 and 10.

Now, the Board and Mrs Meyer hope to extend the school to Year 11 and 12 but have had to put that dream on hold due to a shortage of teachers.

“It will happen,” Mrs Meyer said.

“Meanwhile, we are growing and I am so excited about what we will be doing in 2024.”

talk to students, provide feedback. He also runs public workshops after school, for example last year he looked at cyber security and how to clean up computers,” Mrs Meyer said.

SMCS is a ministry of the Cooma Baptist Church and is managed by a board which includes representatives of the Cooma Baptist Church (currently Elder, Dr David Learoyd is a member ), and usually a member from another church. The chair is John Vanderhout.

“Our Board has some incredibly skilled members who all make a wonderful contribution to the school, like medical doctors and tradespeople, and all are very passionate and supportive,” Mrs Meyer said.

“We are a member of Christian Schools Australia (CSA) and run the normal NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) curriculum. The difference for us being a Christian school, is that God underpins all we do, all our policies, conversations and lessons.

We teach all the theories, like evolution and the big bang, as well as the Christian perspective. We obviously pray and have devotions but mostly it is

about integrating the crux of Christian education into daily school life; we teach them that all things out there don’t align with Scripture, but we need to not overprotect them and avoid those subjects. We give them both options. Everything was created by God, so we cannot leave Him out of the equation.”

The year ahead, Mrs Meyer said, was looking bright.

“We are all looking forward to getting back to school for term one and have a number of innovative events planned, our different clubs, like chess, writing are ready to start again, and activities like snowsports in winter and an annual water day are in the planning,” she said.

“We are also excited to see what our Student Service Council comes up with this year. Unlike other schools which have prefect teams involving final year students, we have a group of leaders elected from years five to 10, who meet every week for training and leadership development.

“They run Monday morning assemblies, last year ran the presentation night, the Year 10 formal assembly, the Year Six graduation, meet visitors to the school and plan end of term activities.”

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The upcoming school year promises to be an exciting time at Cooma Public School with new teachers, new friends, new experiences and a new look playground.

The team at Cooma Public School has what can only be described as a buzz of anticipation for the 2024 school year.

Under the dynamic leadership of Principal, Karen Butchers, the school is in tip top shape for learning, wellbeing and innovation; with smaller class sizes and improved facilities across the board.

This can be attested to Mrs Butchers’ leadership style of placing students at the centre of all decisions – a change that is apparent h the minute you step through the gates.

Student learning has

never looked so personalised and tailored, with the impact evident in student results in 2023.

With the clearr commitment and focus the team at Cooma Publicc School he have the sky is the ill limit on what will be achieved.

As Dr Seuss once said “Think left, think right, think low and think high. Oh! The things this school achieves as it really does try.”

 Students enjoying hospitality classes during 2023.

LEARNING: Students at Cooma PS are looking forward to the coming year.

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Back to School Achieving school meal time success EATING at school will be a different experience for your child compared with eating at home or at preschool. There are no places to keep food hot or cold.

Children often sit on the grass or on benches and balance their food on their knees.

They will also need to be able to open everything their food is wrapped in and they won’t want to spend so much time eating that they miss out on playing.

Tips to help your child:  Encourage your child to practise eating from the lunch box at home.  Pack food that is easy to open, easy to eat and not messy.  If your child needs utensils like chopsticks or cutlery make sure these are packed with their lunch.  Write your child’s name on their lunch box, water bottle and any other containers.  Include a frozen drink bottle to keep food cold.

Wrap it in a tea towel in case it leaks.  Use insulated lunch boxes or cooler bags.  Avoid using plastic wrap because children find it hard to pull apart.

Paper bags are better for the environment too. Pack tissues or paper around fruit so it won’t bruise.  Remind your child to wash their hands before eating and to use the toilet at recess and lunch.  Pack a water bottle for your child each day and remind them that they can also get water from the taps or bubblers throughout the day.  If your child can order food from their school canteen, help them to identify healthy food and drink choices.

Smart tip Stick a reminder for your child to wash their hands after going to the toilet and before eating and stick it to the inside of their lunchbox lid. For younger children, you could draw or use printed illustrations of this reminder.

Recess and lunch ideas  Cut fruit into pieces and put them in a small container. Squeeze some lemon juice on apples or pears to stop them from going brown.  Cut up vegetables such as carrots, celery and cucumber and put them in a resealable plastic bag.

Eating healthier made easier: tips and ideas PHOTO: Yan Krukau

Put dips or yoghurt in a separate container.  Make wholemeal muffins and freeze them.  Try different breads, such as rolls, pita, wholegrain or tortilla wraps.  If using tomato in a sandwich, slice it thinly and place the slices between other fillings to stop the sandwich from going soggy.

 Cook a little extra dinner and save some for lunch the next day.

You could make quiche, homemade pizza slices, salmon patties, roast vegetables, noodle salads or sausages. A freezer brick or frozen drink can help keep this food fresh.

Packing a healthy lunchbox With the unpredictable

nature of our day to day lives, preparing and packing a healthy lunchbox can be a difficult task. Finding time to shop and prepare interesting and healthy meals for school lunches can stressful. But the foods we send to school with our children can contribute up to a third of their daily intake of nutrients. So its important to pack a

balanced lunch to ensure they’re getting the nutrients they need. (Click here for our lunch box flyer.)

Things you need to know: What is in a balanced lunchbox?

Pack the core 4 + 1 for active children  Main lunch  Core snack  Piece of fruit (seasonal)  Water with an additional small reduced fat milk drink or 99 percent fruit juice (aim for <200ml serve) for added variety throughout the day  +1 Extra snack for active children Add extra core snacks or one small ‘extra’ pre-packaged snack once a week.

Keep ‘occasional’ foods such snack food bars, sweet biscuits, flavoured or coated popcorn and savoury biscuits and chips out of the lunch box. Although they can offer a practical convenient solution for lunchboxes, they should not replace the core snack and should be kept for special occasions. Avoid including the ones with added confectionery and opt for wholegrain varieties packed full of whole foods you can see with your eyes.

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Busy start for CUC Snowy Monaro

2023 PROVED to be a hugely successful year at Country Universities Centre (CUC) Snowy Monaro ending with more than 180 students studying at 32 different Australian universities and about 40 other education providers.

With 2024 having only just begun, the staff at CUC Snowy Monaro are already very busy assisting current and future students with their course choices, pathway options and enrolments.

Local student, Sara Nugent is studying through the Australian Medical Council.

Sara said the centre is a wonderful facility and improves her study time.

“I use the centre because I have so many distractions at home. I can sit here and focus and get my study done,” Sara said.

Being fully funded by the Federal and NSW governments, CUC Snowy Monaro is a completely fee free facility that provides high speed, reliable internet and wifi in a quiet, studious environment.

Registered students benefit

EDUCATION: Sara Nugent and Emily Stewart are making the most of their study time at the CUC Snowy Monaro campus. The pair speak highly of the facility.

PHOTO: CUC Snowy Monaro from a range of services that include free printing, dual screens, video conferencing equipment and private study spaces. Students also have access to a dedicated learning skills adviser who focusses on assisting students in specific areas of academic literacy

such as essay writing, referencing and effective study planning.

Student, Emily Stewart is a regular user of the services and facilities provided at CUC Snowy Monaro.

She says the centre has been their home away from

home for the past year of study. Emily is completing a Graduate Diploma in Psychological Science through Deakin University.

The CUC Snowy Monaro team is at 38 Bombala Street, Cooma, and is ready to help you achieve your study goals.

Long day care fee relief A two-year trial will see thousands of families with three-year-old children in eligible preschool programs receive $500 in fee relief.

Parents across the Snowy Monaro can begin the process of saving on the cost of preschool through a NSW Government program delivering fee relief for three-year-olds in long day care.

The NSW Government is delivering on its 202324 Budget commitment to make early childhood education and care more affordable and accessible over the next year, helping ease the cost-of-living pressures on households.

The two-year trial will see an additional 64,000 families with three-year-old children in eligible preschool programs in long day care centres receive $500 in fee relief, which came into effect on 1 January 2024.

It is part of a more than $100 million package of initiatives to invest in early learning and enhance the sector’s workforce.

Families with children aged four or up who are enrolled in a preschool program at an eligible long day care centre will continue to have access to fee relief.

These cash savings are in addition to the Australian Government Childcare Subsidy (CCS) payments, which most families in long day care are eligible to receive.

Families need to complete a declaration form at their service to access the fee relief. Services will pass on the savings as a weekly reduction in fees.

From January 1, all NSW families could be eligible for:  up to $500 per year in fee relief for three-year-olds attending eligible preschool programs in long day care on top of their CCS payment.  up to $2110 per year in fee relief for children aged four years old and above attending eligible preschool programs in long day care on top of their CCS payment.  up to $4220 per year for three to five-year-olds attending eligible community and mobile preschools.  five days a fortnight of affordable preschool fee relief for all children in NSW Department of Education preschools.

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Farmers at mercy of retail giants NSW Farmers is calling for an ACCC inquiry into the supermarket retail sector as fair prices for consumers and farmers remain nowhere in sight.

“With grocery costs surging, consumers and their families are struggling to put food on the table – yet farmers are still receiving the same dysfunctional prices for their produce as they did when input costs were far lower,” NSW Farmers President Xavier Martin said.

“It has become increas-

ingly clear that margins are not being passed through the supply chain in a fair and equitable manner, and it is farmers and families who are footing the bill.”

Mr Martin said farmers were bearing the brunt of the anti-competitive behavior by supply chain middlemen, with many NSW Farmers members reporting significant abuses of power by the major chains.

“Farmers are being offered increasingly lower prices that often don’t cover their

cost of production, with little justification and a ‘take it or leave it’ attitude from supermarkets,” Mr Martin said.

“Many farmers have also faced the challenge of being locked into the one buyer due to their unique specifications and requirements, and some have even reported their produce has been rejected when a buyer has discovered they are also supplying other businesses.”

According to Mr Martin, consumers were also suffering under the current

system, which had seen the average weekly cost of groceries skyrocket.

“Consumer research shows that the average weekly cost of groceries increased by $37 between February 2022 and February 2023,” Mr Martin said.

“Not only are these price increases astonishing, but they are also increasingly unrealistic for consumers and their families in the current economic environment.”

However, a review of the food and grocery code of

conduct by former competition minister Craig Emerson would likely do little to address the pressures farmers and families face as a result of supermarket power abuses, Mr Martin said.

“As the Food and Grocery Code only covers a small fragment of the supply chain, it will not delve into the core issues that need to be addressed, such as price transparency and the excessive profits gained through price gouging,” Mr Martin said.

“The Emerson review of

the code will also rely solely on verbal testimony from stakeholders, rather than a rigorous ACCC analysis of the prices being charged to consumers, the prices being paid to suppliers and the costs supermarkets incur – which is what we desperately need.

“Failure to properly review these issues via the ACCC will likely force more farmers to exit the industry and lead to a reduction in food and fibre supply, further magnifying the rising food costs we are seeing today.”

Emily’s passion for the land rewarded

By EMILY BLYTON, NIMMITABEL SHOW YOUNG WOMAN OF 2024 COMING from a family heavily involved with the show society, I have a great appreciation for all the work involved in organising the show and I’m grateful for the opportunity to represent Nimmitabel as their 2024 Young Woman.

I’m the youngest of three children.

I grew up on my parents, Richard and Elizabeth’s sheep and cattle property.

I attended Nimmitabel Public School and then upon completion of my

high schooling at Monaro High School, commenced a traineeship with Boyce Chartered Accountants in Cooma.

From a young age I have loved helping on the farm, mustering sheep, assisting in the yards, roustabouting at shearing time and in drought years, feeding sheep.

This upbringing developed my love for agriculture and led to me studying a Bachelor of Agricultural Science (Honours) at Charles Sturt University in Wagga Wagga.

Throughout this time, the opportunity to be

mentored by other, strong women within agriculture has shaped my experiences and is something I hope to do for others in the future.

I now reside in Wagga Wagga where I work in agricultural research, however, in the long term I hope to return home to Nimmitabel and continue the family farming business.

From submitting exhibits in baking and sewing when I was young, to competing in the junior judging and helping in the wool section, the Nimmitabel Show has always been a memorable day that I look forward to each year.

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Magnificently modern and luxurious 31 Burton Street, Bombala | Asking: $710,000 FROM the moment you pull up in the allweather concrete driveway the beauty of this home hits you.

The house is a modern four bedroom, two bathroom home that was built with luxury and family in mind.

The main living area of the house is open plan and features a family room, dining, rumpus and modern kitchen with walk in pantry.

The flow to Indoor/outdoor living is easy with an outdoor covered deck area off the dining room and paved area off the rumpus room. The lounge room at the front of the house is perfect for formal or intimate gatherings.

Double garage under the same roofline with internal entrance to the house, allows for secure access without worrying about weather.

Finished off with beautiful established gardens there is nothing to do but move in and enjoy the finery and space.

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Spacious and serene lifestyle 162 High Lake Road Bombala | 3 Bed 1.5 Bath 2 Car | ASKING: $850,000 | Approx 15 Hectare A CHARMING acreage/ semi-rural property at 162 High Lake Road, Bombala, perfect for families seeking a spacious and serene lifestyle.

Set on an impressive 14.13 hectares, with 360 degree views, this lovely two storey, three-bedroom home boasts 1.5 bathrooms and ample parking for two cars.

The property features a large main bathroom with

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You’ll be delighted by the beautiful Red Gum timber kitchen and stunning Cypress flooring throughout.

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

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

The home is equipped with ample water storage, including 90,000L and 55,000L tanks for the house, and 14,000L for the gardens.

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

Enjoy a Quiet Country Lifestyle • Charming 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home • Discover the quintessential country lifestyle.

• Boasting an impressive 2268 square metres of land approx., • 74,000 litres of storage, ensuring your needs are always met.

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coups, and a dog enclosure.

For parking and storage, you’ll find a double garage with a concrete floor, steel frame, and roller doors, as well as a double bay shed off to the right-hand side and a storage shed at the rear. The property can accommodate up to 40 head of sheep (in a good season) or approximately one sheep per acre.

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

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This notice is given in accordance with the requirements of section 29 of the Native Title Act 1993.

Description of the nature of the act New South Wales Land and Housing Corporation (LAHC) intends to undertake the act of the compulsory acquisition of the land and any native title rights and interests in Lot 2 DP1285072. The doing of the act will wholly extinguish any native title rights and interests in the acquired land under section 24MD(2)(c) of the Native Title Act 1993.

LAHC intends the land to be a mixed-tenure development at Cooma consisting of social and affordable housing, and some private residential development.

Description of area that may be affected Lot 2 DP1285072 is on the Monaro Highway, approximately 3km northeast of the Cooma town centre, in the Snowy Monaro regional local government area. The land is shown in the diagram below: Name and postal address of entity by whom the act would be done New South Wales Land and Housing Corporation, 4 Parramatta Square, 12 Darcy Street, Parramatta NSW 2150.

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Aged 73 years.

Father and father in-law to Scott and Veronika, Christopher and Sarah, Nicole and Chris.

Adored Poppy to Eliska and Katerina, Olivia, Andie and Zoey, James, Finn and Archie.

Much loved brother to Popeye, Garry (dec), Rod and Sue. The relatives and friends of the late Raymond Laurence Pendergast are invited to attend his funeral service to be held in the St Patrick's Catholic Church, Cooma, on Saturday, January 20, 2024 commencing at 12.30pm.

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Bombala Golf Club results

By BOMBALA GOLF CLUB Happy New Year to all, hope you all had a happy Christmas. Best wishes for a healthy and happy 2024 and we see you all on the course.

The Chicken Runs continued during the festive season.

Numbers have been good with many away. Rain was the winner over the Christmas period.

RESULTS: 17.12.23.

18 Holes.

Winner Leon Jones 36 points from

Simon Stephen 31 points.

Golden Shot: Leon Jones.

NTP 13th not won.

23.12.23.

18 Holes.

Won by Wayne Elton 40 points.

R/U Ray Crawford 38 points.

G.S. Wayne Elton.

NTP 13th not won.

26.12.23.

9 Holes.

Winner Nick Ryan 19 points.

Balls won by Wayne Elton 17 pts, Carolon and Joel Cherry 16 points.

G.S. Nick Ryan.

NTP on the 5th not won.

30.12.23.

18 Holes.

A large field that were blitzed

by Nat Jennings with a great Score of 44 points.

Balls won by Daniel Douch 36 pts, Korie Elton 33 points.

31.12.23.

9 Holes.

Winner Korie Elton on c/b from Joel Cherry 20 points.

Balls won by Joel, Nat Jennings 19 points, Simon Stephen and Glen Hampshire 17 points.

NTP on 13th not won. G.S. Korie Elton.

1.1.24.

9 Holes.

Winner Ray Crawford 18 pts from son Griff and Ray Fermor 17 points.

NTP 5th won by Ray Fermor. G.S. Neil Thompson.

6.1.24.

9 Holes .

Won by Pepper Thompson 18 points from Ray Fermor 15 points.

G.S. Leon Jones.

7.1.24.

18 Holes.

Won by Ray Fermor 32 points from Nick Ryan.

NTP on 7th not won. G.S.

Wayne Elton.

Chicken Run Programme: Saturday 13.1.24.

9 Holes.

Sunday 14.1.24.

18 Holes.

Saturday 20.1.24.

18 Holes.

Sunday 21.1.24.

9 Holes.

Friday 26.1.24.

9 Holes. Australia Day. Saturday 27.1.24.

18 Holes.

Sunday 28.1.24.

18 Holes.

Members and friends of the Bombala Club offer a congratulations to Betty and John Crawford celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary. On Saturday a lovely afternoon was spent with them at the club with their family and a beatiful cake, we hope you can have a few more happy years together.

CRICKET: The latest round of local cricket saw all three matches abandoned as heavy storms passed through the region. Pictured is Rhythm’s Toby Haylock batting earlier in the season.

Round three Monaro District Cricket scores

By LUKE TREADWELL Dalgety – Jindabyne (rain stopped play) Dalgety batting 1/48 – 17 overs N. Williams 38* K. Ross 3 – Caught –

bowled Stevens I . Elliot 3*

L. Rixon 0/10 – 3 Best – Chad Stevens 1/10 – 4

Best – Ned Williams 38* Jindabyne bowling I. Dawson 0/6 – 5 L. Saare 0/24 – 6 C. Stevens 1/10 – 4

Berridale – Rhythm (rain stopped play) Rhythm batting 7/226 – 40 overs

M. Hynes 11 – bowled Thomson K. Khoury 34 – bowled Gregory A. Abassi 76 – bowled Thomson J. Watt 19 – Caught – bowled Small K. Basnagoda 26 – LBW – I. Ansari

J. Peisley 0 – bowled Ansari D. Asanovski 8* K. McNab 0 – run out R. Smith 2*

I. Ansari 2/36 – 8 D. Gregory 1/43 – 8 J. Dunn 0/37 – 2 B. Small 1/41 – 6 R. Haylock 0/37 – 8

Best – Akib Abassi 76 Best - A. Thomson 2/27 – 8 Berridale bowling A. Thomson 2/27 – 8

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Fiji’s national women’s side training in Suva ahead of a tournament played in Vanuatu earlier Fiji’s cricket journey is compelling and even has a Monaro connection. Sport reporter and this year. The country has an interesting cricket story.

PHOTOS: Russ Haylock Monaro cricketer Russ Haylock explores Fiji’s tour of NSW in 1960.

Relive Fiji’s thriller with Monaro

By RUSS HAYLOCK

ON this day 64 years ago, the Monaro Cricket Association representative team were midway through a twoday match against Fiji, who were touring NSW in the summer of 1960.

Fiji had won two matches in Parkes and one in Goulburn before arriving in Cooma to take on Monaro.

At the time of this tour, Cooma was in the midst of a population, industry and development boom. The Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric Scheme was midway through construction, and with thousands of people from all over Australia and the world moving to the town and wider area, numbers in the local cricket competition were high.

Former Association President Tony Mackenzie moved to town in 1959, and he reflects on the local area and team in this period.

Unfortunately he was not in attendance for the Fiji match, but here he shares insights into the local social and cricket scene of the time.

“The whole way of life in Cooma changed from a little rural town, a real rural backwater, to a modern centre.

Very modern facilities and a big influx of overseas people and new Australian’s and so on,” Tony said.

“The whole character of the town became very multicultural and very active, it was a great centre and a great place to be.

“The Snowy brought A Grade cricketers from Sydney down here, and it made for very strong cricket in this area.”

The Monaro team comprised: Norm Deveraux,

HISTORY: Sports reporter and Monaro cricketer Russ Haylock has explored the history of Fiji’s tour of NSW in 1960. Fiji played a Monaro side on January 16 and 17 at the Cooma Showground.

PHOTO: Supplied Mike Litchfield, Neville Galvin, Ferris Ashton, Bruce Kirkpatrick, David Coggans, Captain Clyde ‘Taffy’ Phillips, Jack Woodger, Aub Casson, Jim Alexander and Keith Scullin.

Notable names in this team include Taffy Phillips, who Tony rates as the number one cricketer he’s seen on the Monaro, Norm Deveraux, an instrumental figure in restarting local cricket after World War II and Ferris Ashton, who represented Australia, NSW and Eastern Suburbs playing rugby league before moving to Cooma to work on the Snowy.

When the game began on January 16 1960, Monaro

won the toss and elected to bat. Norm Deveraux and Mike Litchfield opened up for the hosts and put on a century opening stand.

Mike still resides in Cooma, and he told me early last year he recalls feeling in good touch before being run out for 34. Unfortunately for the hosts they went from 0/113 to all out 178 as Nat Uluiviti took six wickets and Isoa Logavatu took two, with Deveraux top-scoring with 67.

Monaro fought back with the ball however, and dismissed both Harry and Bill Apted, Ayub Dean, Petero Kubunavanua, Uluiviti and Osea Tuidraki to leave the visitors 6/111 at the close of

play. They then came out red hot in the morning to bowl Fiji out for 133 and gain a 45 run lead, with Ferris Ashton, Aub Casson and Keith Scullin the best of the bowlers with three wickets each.

Monaro went back out to bat and were carried along by 60 from Neville Galvin, with contributions from Taffy Phillips and Bruce Kirkpatrick getting them to 158 all out.

Fiji would now need to score 204 in two hours, and with a big crowd in attendance a tantalising ending approached.

The Apteds got them off to a flying start, putting on 68 before Bill was dismissed

by Casson. Bula then joined

Harry at the crease and they took the score to 100 in 55 minutes and passed 150 in an hour and 20.

The pair looked imperious at the crease, cutting and pulling with freedom and stealing singles along the way. Eventually Apted was caught out for 88 with the score at 155, but they were well on track. The 600-strong crowd weren’t to know, but there was a collapse coming.

Ferris Ashton came back on and took the wickets of Uluiviti, Logavatu, Snowsill and Dean, all out bowled, while Scullin dismissed Bula and Tuidraki at the other end. Litchfield and keeper Galvin combined

to run out Driu, and from 1-155 it had become 9-197 with seven runs required and time running out. Petero Kubunavanua and pacer Paula Sigeva were Fiji’s last hope, Monaro had the wind behind them to steal the match, and a draw was still possible.

Kubunavanua started to farm the strike, placing the ball around the Showground nicely. Then a slash for three from Sigeva in the last over brought the scores level.

With four balls left and only a single needed the right man was now on strike. Kubunavanua was so quick on his feet and sharp with his hands that he once snuck up on a swallow that was getting in his way while fielding, caught it and put it into his sulu pocket.

He blocked the ball into the offside, called Sigeva through and they scampered for a single to seal the win, with the Cooma-Monaro Express reporting that ‘the crowd and municipal band were left applauding a bright and fantastic finish to the match’.

Fiji played 12 more matches all over New South Wales following this match, from the Far South Coast to the Illawarra, then into the Hunter, New England, North Coast and finally to Sydney for a match against a NSW team captained by Richie Benaud.

For more on these matches, as well what came after and what is being done currently for cricket in Fiji, visit russhaylocksportswriting.blog or Russ Haylock Sportswriting on Facebook to read or listen to the full piece.

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Boucher wins again in Tumut

IN FORM: Ross Thompson equalled his aged with a fine round of 84 at Coolamatong.

PHOTO: Coolamatong Golf Club

Cody Dixon won the Sunday competition at Coolamatong.

PHOTO: Coolamatong Golf Club

Terrific Thompson shoots age

By COOLAMATONG GOLF CLUB

EIGHTY four year-old Ross Thompson equalled his age last week with an 84 off the stick, 35 points from his 12 handicap.

It seems age is no barrier for Thompson, who captured the A grade championship when he was 79 and has beaten his age on numerous occasions on the golf course.

Known for his dedication to the course, he spent more than 10 hours mowing the fairways in the days before shooting is 84.

On Sunday, a wet soggy course greeted one of the largest fields of the summer with a select few golfers managing the conditions to post good scores.

Cody Dixon shot four over on the back nine with six pars and four bo-

Golfers negate g wet,, difficult conditions for fine scores geys on his way to 40 stableford points, 22 of those on the back nine. Renowned as a longer hitter, he utilised his 16 handicap to his best advantage for a fine round.

The best scores were in B grade, with Graeme Ball finishing with a fine 39 points including a nice birdie three on the fifth hole, and Mitch Canty a steady 38 points after 21 on the front nine.

In A grade Mick Thoms had an honest 36 points, although did rue taking a wipe on his 17th hole, the par three eighth. He still managed 20 points that nine despite that blunder.

Steve Cuff had 35 points after holing four long putts on the back nine.

Ron Wallace, despite saying he has not played a good round in years, showed potential with 34 points, flashing home with 21 points on the back nine.

Big hitting Scott Frize had 36 points in C grade despite a wipe on the first hole. A string of pars on the back nine helped his cause as he outscored Ben Hearn with 32 points.

Sunday’s shot of the day went to John Dixon on the seventh. After hitting into the gully hazard, John took a drop and hit to within 40 metres of the green. The rest was easy as he holed his fourth shot for par, the ball bouncing once and then straight into the hole as his fellow players let out a roar.

The ladies winner with a steady 33 points was Michelle White from Maureen Rupcic and Vickii Roarty.

Michelle was quite consistent with several three pointers.

In the Sunday near pins, Carolyn Major again had a mortgage on three of the ladies’ holes with Mary Obermeir capturing the 17th near pin.

Near pins for the men went to Ben Hearn on the third, Laurie Whitehead on the eighth and Nigel Bolton captured two on the back nine, 15th and 17th.

In the summer cup Steve Cuff has a slight lead over Laurie Whitehead with Mick Thoms currently in third.

Rain gets the better of cricketers

By LUKE TREADWELL ROUND three of the Monaro District Cricket One Day competition was always going to be threatened by a large system of rain and a particularly nasty storm.

Nevertheless, Monaro cricketers threw on their whites earlier in the day and prepared for cricket as usual.

Coffey’s batted first when they took on Bombala in Bombala posting 6/240 from their 40 overs. Nathan Thompson proved he hasn’t lost anything over the years and took the game away from Bombala with an impressive 131.

Thompson was supported by Damien Roach who launched into the Bombala bowling attack from the get-go making 55, before Miles Marshall (30) prolonged the punishment combining with Thompson for a 100 partnership..

Set 241 to win, Bombala’s innings only lasted eight overs, finding

themselves three down before the Monaro storms ensured a no result was all that would be available.

Prior to the storm hitting, Thompson was at his best, dispatching the Bombala attack to all parts, finally falling in the 39th over for a brilliant 131, including 7 sixes. He was ably assisted by Damien Roach at the top of the order who fell to a fine catch on the rope for 55.

It wasn’t all easy going for Coffey’s, losing 3 for 20 at one stage, as Joey Sullivan found his line, picking up Cook and Caldwell in successive balls.

Sullivan was unlucky not to have Thompson in the 25th over as a chance was put down in the outfield. He was the pick of Bombala’s bowlers finishing with 3/30.

Despite the big total, Bombala came out attacking with John Cikos finding the rope with ease as he hit 24, before falling to Kye Harrison.

James Ewart picked up two vital

wickets with his pace and line before the two sides shook hands and retired to Club Bombala.

Also performing well was Henry Power who was very tidy with the gloves, Lakyn Tonks and Sam Richardson.

Rhythm took on Berridale in Berridale electing to bat and posting 7/226 from 40 overs. A. Abassi led the way making 76, he was well supported by Kaeliff Khoury who added 34, and later by Watt (19) and Kasun (26).

A. Thomson was the pick of the Whitetail bowling, claiming 2/27 from his eight over opening spell.

Rain then prevented a Berridale batting display and any potential of chasing down the score.

Not much cricket was played in Dalgety when they took on the top of the table Jindabyne Tigers.

Dalgety’s Ned Williams was in the runs again with a well made 38. Kale Ross took a nasty blow before being dismissed for 3. Iain El-

YOUNG TALENT: Joey Sullivan is just 14 years old and is making waves for the Bombala District Cricket Club. PHOTO: Craig Willsmer liot was 3* when rain stopped play; Dalgety 1/48 will have been upset about the weather given a great start to the day.

THE gallant Gwennybegg showed her rivals little respect with a great win at Tumut on Saturday in a Benchmark 50 Hcp over 1600 metres.

With Ms Olivia Dalton riding, the eightyear-old mare took a commanding lead entering the straight and came away to win by just under two lengths from Horace (NZ) and with Red Hill in third.

Trained by Georgie Boucher on the family property near Jindabyne, Gwennybegg, who started at 8-1, has proven very reliable having now won eleven races, eight since Georgie purchased her as a tried horse in early 2021.

Raced by herself, Michael Flanagan and Georgie’s parents Rusty and Pam Clothier, the mare seemingly has a liking for the Tumut track where she has had three wins, including The Tumut Mile on the same day exactly two years ago.

Her win in that particular race had been her third in a row following successes at Wagga and Tumut.

You may not have heard a lot about Gwennybegg’s winning jockey, Olivia Dalton, as she is very new to the riding ranks, having only her ninth race ride on Saturday.

Indentured to a Warwick Farm trainer, Ms Dalton claims 4 kg at this stage of her career, which took Gwennybegg’s handicap weight from 60kg to 56kgs. Never hesitant to put on fledgling claiming apprentices in the past or on this occasion, Ms Boucher’s judgement was well rewarded, as Ms Dalton looked polished to ride her first career winner.

It is likely that this horse, trainer and jockey combination will be looking at the Bega Cup in early February as their next target.

Cowie claims the latest Summer Cup round

By COOMA GOLF CLUB THERE was an excellent turnout for round two of the Summer Cup on Saturday even though the forecast showed some rain on the way.

Fortunately our competition golfers all made it back to the Clubhouse before the big unexpected storm came in and put on an amazing show.

The overall winner on Saturday was Laurence Cowie with a fantastic score of 39 points on countback

from the B Grade winner Simon White.

Simon also cleaned up the nearest the pins on the fourth, ninth and hole 17.

The A Grade winner was David Stewart with 38 points on countback from Michael McIntosh from Port Macquarie Golf Club and the C Grade winner was Jai Burke with 37 points.

The last remaining nearest the pin on the 11th went to John Gargett. Balls went to Michael McIn-

tosh, Stephen Young, Bailey Burke, Roy Hankinson, Thomas Stewart and David Douglass.

Simon White is currently leading the Summer Cup with 73 points followed by Jai Burke and Baily Burke with 71 points each and chased by Claire Caldwell and Mark Burke with 69 points each.

Sunday saw a smaller field brave the ominous clouds and the overall winner was Bailey Burke with 39 points.

Nearest The Pin on the 9th

went to Peter Ewart and on the 17th to Ben Rolfe. Balls went to Ryan Morgan, James Ewart, Chris Berechree, Andrew Dunkerley, Ben Rolfe, Brian Searl, Peter Ewart, Ben Abraham and Terry Schofield.

The sun was shining for last week’s midweek stableford and the overall winner was Jimmy Nichols with 39 points. The A Grade winner was David Stewart with 37 points, the B Grade winner was Ben Abraham with 37 points and

the C Grade winner was Stephen Edgenton with 34 points.

Balls went to Brian Geach, Thomas Stewart, Alexandra Meares from Port Macquarie Golf Club, Hunter Caldwell, Leo Percy and Roy Hankinson. Nearest the pin on the ninth went to David Stewart and hole 17 to Michael McIntosh.

Next Saturday is round three of the Summer Cup and the Sunday and midweek competitions are both stablefords

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Sailing club returns for new year Jindabyne n a yne sa sailors ors back ac for Twlight w g t ser series e

 Slater family pass the clubhouse during racing on January 10.  Doug Paterson and Andrew Robinson are close together on Saturday January 14.

PHOTOS: Lake Jindabyne Sailing Club

By TIM SYMONS, LAKE JINDABYNE SAILING CLUB LAKE Jindabyne Sailing Club recommenced the 2023-24 Twilight series with the running of heat nine on the evening of Wednesday January 10.

A good turn out of 14 boats rigged up to enjoy the warm and sunny conditions along with the south easterly breeze of around five knots.

Ross Lawley and Lynne Burgess manned the start boat while Wayne Ryan and Rebecca Rae manned the rescue boat. They set a triangle course with the start mark near Curiosity Bay. The plans for a starboard rounding course changed with a shift in the wind minutes before the start to a Port rounding course.

Six catamarans sailed the Division 2 race and started first. Damian and Zarli Goninan on their Nacra 5.8 and Andrew and Emma Rae on their Hobie 16 had great starts and led the fleet away in the light breeze. Damian and Zali made great use of the available breeze and moved to a commanding lead. Alan Davis followed while battling with Alistar Cross and Gavin Fuller, Tim Symons, Adam Robinson and Team Rae. After sailing two triangle laps around the club, Quarry and start marks separated by a windward / return lap between club and start marks, Damian led the fleet to the finish line at the Club mark.

He was followed by Alan, Alistair, Tim, Adam and

team Rae. Damian and Zarli took the win on handicap corrected times followed by Team Rae, Alan, Alistair, Tim and Adam.

The eight monohulls competing in the Division 1 race included five Lasers who fought for position throughout the race. They were joined by Jason and Byron Abbott on their NS 14, Peter Baker on his Sabre and three generations of the Slater family on a club Corsair. The fleet sailed a triangle lap the same as the cats plus a windward work to the finish line at the club mark. Dave Rubin finished first followed by Rod Baillie, Kerry McGaw, Steve Osborne, Stephen French, Jason and Byron, Elizabeth, Freya, Hayden and Alan Slater and Peter. Kerry McGaw took the handicap corrected times win from Dave, Steve O, Stephen F, Rod, Jason, Peter and the Slater family.

Lake Jindabyne sailing Club ran races five and six of the 2023-24 Foundation Cup series for Division 2 catamarans on the cloudy afternoon of Sunday 14th January. No monohulls rigged up to compete in the scheduled Sir William Hudson Trophy races. Michael Fearnside and Ross Lawley manned the start boat while Duncan Higgs, Pater Baker and Narissa Hamilton manned the rescue boat.

Nine catamarans slowly made their way from the beach to the start line on the main lake near the peninsular mark. They struggled to move in the extremely light Northerly breeze of maybe

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two knots.

The start was delayed while the cats made their way to the start and to wait for a bit more breeze.

The cats ended up with a slow start on a port tack which eventually took them to the mountain mark. Andrew and Rebecca Rae on their Hobie 16 led the fleet for most of the way. Damian and Zarli Goninan slipped around the mountain mark first, followed by Doug Paterson and John Scott-Hamilton. Tim Symons hit the mark while trying to sneak past the Raes. He had to complete a penalty turn on the next leg.

The downwind leg back to the start mark changed to a windward leg when the wind shifted to the South West.

After about half an hour of painfully slow progress, Damian finished first followed

by John, Doug, Andrew Kennedy sailing his newly purchased Nacra 16 square for the first time Tim, Alan Davis, Thor, Freya and Hayden Slater and Team Rae. Adam Robinson retired from the race and accepted a tow from the rescue boat. Damian and Zarli took the yardstick corrected times win from Doug, Andrew K, Tim, John, Alan, Team Rae and Team Slater.

A second race was setup as a brisk Easterly breeze of around 10 knots had arrived. As the Slater family returned to the beach, eight boats lined up for race two.

A windward / return course between the start and town marks was set. The cats took off in the stronger breeze with all using their trapezes to good effect.

The fleet completed three laps of this course while the breeze dropped again back to around 5 knots. Tim capsized on the second lap after having a trapeze failure.

The rescue boat crew helped him right the boat and he returned to the beach.

After a tight battle between Alan, John and Damian and Zarli on the bigger Nacra 5.8, Alan crossed the finish line first followed by John and Damian.

After a close battle of their own, Adam and Doug finished next followed by Andrew K and Team Rae. Alan took the yardstick corrected times win from Adam, Doug, Damian, John, Andrew K and Team Rae.

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Taking to the skies across Australia at 15 years old AT 15, Aidan Dawson cannot legally drive a car, even while supervised. He can though fly a passenger in a plane across Australia.

The Snowy Mountains Grammar School aviation student achieved his RAAus Cross Country endorsement on January 7, completing months of training and exams with a final navigation exercise flying from Jindabyne to Mallacoota in Victoria.

Aidan can now navigate a plane across Australia on his own, despite being only 15 years old and unable to drive a car until he turns 16, when he will still need to be supervised as a learner driver.

The Jindabyne teenager began learning to fly with Martin Hughes from Alpine Aviation Australia when he was just 13, and took his first solo flight on his 15th birthday last year, the youngest age possible to do so in Australia.

In August 2023, Aidan completed his Recreational Pilot Certificate, which allowed him to fly solo in a recreational aircraft within 25 nautical miles of Jindabyne airport. In September he received his passenger endorsement, allowing him to carry a passenger in the aircraft with him.

The latest Cross Country en-

AVIATION: Snowy Mountains Grammar School student, 15 year old Aidan Dawson taking to the sky solo. dorsement means Aidan can fly and navigate across the whole country, outside of controlled airspace, with a passenger.

“This is a major achievement, especially for a 15-year-old,” said Hughes, the owner of Alpine Aviation Australia in Jindabyne.

“Aidan cannot legally drive a

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car, but can fly an aircraft around Australia, with a passenger.”

Aidan hopes to pursue a career in aviation, either as a commercial pilot or in the Australian Defence Force.

“Achieving my Cross Country endorsement has been a lot of fun as I’ve had to plan each trip

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Well done to Blake Davis, Angus Linton and Tyler Reid who competed in extreme heat, representing Cooma with a number of strong results and personal best performances.

While the Cooma Athletics season is still on a break, each week Cooma Mitre 10 will showcase local athletes trying their best and achieving excellent results.

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and can only use paper maps to plan and track each flight, which can be challenging,” Aidan said.

“I’ve been able to fly to Merimbula, Corryong, Cooma and all around the Snowy Mountains.

“I hope this is the start of a career as pilot for me once I finish school.”

Humphris in charge

By LUKE TREADWELL THE Southern Cats have appointed Luke Humphris as head coach of their senior men’s Australian Rules Football side for 2024, with current player Steven Bahr alongside him as assistant coach.

Luke Humphris, ‘Humpi’ as he’s affectionately known around the club is a former player and 2020 club person of the year.

“His appointment will see him return to the Cats after previously taking up an opportunity at another club,” Southern Cats life member Damien Asanovski said.

“Assistant Coach Steven Bahr ‘Meaties’ won our Best and Fairest in 2015 and is a 2018 premiership player.

“Previous coach Mitch Cameron will be providing support to our new coaches as Director of Football.”

Bahr notched up 100 games for the Southern Cats in 2023 and brings a wealth of knowledge and understanding of his teammates into the role.

Just after reaching the milestone Steven Bahr said it’s the great bunch of guys they have at the club and just a love of footy that keeps him coming back year in year out.

“I debuted for the Southern Cats around 2013 so I’ve played over 10 years with the club now,” Bahr said.

Asanovski said the club is looking forward to a big season in 2024 and believe our coaches have the skills to take us to new heights.

“Preseason training will commence on the 24th of January at O’Halloran Oval in Jerrabomberra at 6pm,” he said.

“All current and prospective players are encouraged to contact Humpi if they have any questions about next season.”

Bushpigs return to Banjo THE Jindabyne Rugby Union Club and Banjo Paterson Inn have announced the renewal of their major sponsorship in 2024.

This reprisal of a decadeslong association reconnects two of the town’s most iconic institutions. The Banjo, formerly known as the Aspen Chalet, was the founding sponsor of Jindabyne Rugby Union Club 40 years ago.

The sponsorship existed for much of the rugby club’s first 25 years until it switched its support to the Lake Jindabyne Hotel from 2009.

Jindabyne Rugby Union Club President Matt Want is thrilled to see its original partner return to the fold.

“The Banjo has been part of the fabric of rugby in Jindabyne since the very beginning. Generations of Bushpigs have created memories on and off the field at the Banjo over the years, so this feels like coming home,” Want said.

“We’re looking forward to the opportunities this next chapter in our shared journey will bring.”

The new three-year deal for the Banjo Paterson Inn Bushpigs will see the famous watering hole prominently featured on the senior men’s team jerseys, as well as becoming the official postmatch venue for the Men’s and Women’s teams.

Hotel staff will also support the rugby club’s volunteers by serving supporters in the

SPONSOR: Jindabyne Rugby Union Club President Matt Want and Banjo Patterson Inn Licensee Cam McKid are pleased to be working again and supporting local rugby.

PHOTO: Jindabyne Rugby Union Club club’s bar at Bushpigs home games throughout the season.

“The Banjo Paterson Inn has always been a strong supporter of local sport, and we look forward to expanding our contributions to the Jindabyne community through this sponsorship,” said Banjo Paterson Inn Licensee Cameron McKid. “The Bushpigs mean so much to Jindabyne, and we can’t wait to cheer them on over the next three seasons and beyond.”

With the switch in major

sponsorship from the Lake Jindabyne Hotel to the Banjo Paterson Inn, Jindabyne Rugby Union Club President Matt Want acknowledged the Lake Jindabyne Hotel’s nearly 15 years of support.

“We’re extremely grateful for their significant backing that helped our club grow immensely and achieve great success on and off the field,” Want said.

“The club thanks the Lake Jindabyne Hotel and wishes them every success in the years ahead.”

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Snowsport service honoured SNOW Australia has awarded Cliff Mason, David Frydman and Allan Marsland Service to Snowsport awards.

This award recognises individuals in the Snowsport community who have made a positive difference in the opportunities and experiences available to others over a long period of time.

Cliff Mason has dedicated more 20 years to snowsports administration, having held numerous roles and positions within the National Alpine Committee including two terms as Chair from 19972001 and 2007-2008.

Mason has been an integral figure within the sport, having received the Australian Sports Medal for service to snowsport in 2000 for his efforts.

At an international level, Mason represented Australia on various alpine sub-committees of the International Ski Federation attending 18 overseas FIS conferences and meetings.

“A highlight of my time as Alpine Chair responsible for the National Ski Team was to be present in the finish area of the 1999 World Alpine Ski Championships in Vail/Beaver Creek when Zali Steggall won the Women’s Slalom Gold Medal, a first for Australian alpine athletes,” Mason said.

“I have always loved skiing, particularly skiing with my family, children and then grandchildren. My time in snowsports administration has been a wonderful experience that has enriched my life and that of my family.

David Frydman played a pioneering role in establishing freestyle skiing in Australia, founding the country’s most successful freestyle ski team at Mt Buller.

Frydman held the position of Chair of the National Freestyle Committee through the mid 1990s and early 2000s.

During this time he helped steer freestyle skiing into a prominent position, achieving significant success nationally and internationally, securing FIS World Cup victories, Olympic gold medals and numerous accolades.

“I am deeply honoured to receive this award, and skiing will always remain my profound passion,” he said.

“Australia’s success in the global freestyle skiing arena fills me with immense pride.

“During my tenure as the Chair of Skiing Australia Freestyle, I collaborated closely with Skiing Australia, the OWIA and the AOC, and I am grateful for their partnership and support.”

Allan Marsland has been

involved with cross country skiing at local, state, national and international levels since 1970, holding the position of Chair of the National Cross Country Committee from 1993 to 1996.

Marsland was involved with Birkebeiner Nordic Ski Club, helping to navigate the establishment of the only Southern Hemisphere event in the Worldloppet series.

Marsland was also the Race Director of Kangaroo Hoppet from 1991 for over ten years, now holding the role of Chair of the committee for the past decade.

Marsland credits his ongoing commitment to the sport to his family and the Birkebeiner Club.

“I would like to thank my family for putting up with all my ski-related activities for the last 40 odd years,” he said.

“I would also like to thank all the great people in the Birkebeiner club and the wider cross country community who I have worked with over the decades.

“Special mention to three people: Paul L’Huillier and Brian Keeble who were instrumental in putting together the Kangaroo Hoppet, and Helen L’Huillier who was the key Hoppet person off-snow as Race Secretary for 30 years.”

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COMMITMENT: Matt Tripet tackles an opposition back rower in his last season as a player.

PHOTO: Nathan Thompson

Tripet’s blueprint to go back-to-back

By LUKE TREADWELL

RUGBY is alive and well in Jindabyne with pre-season dates for the Bushpigs locked and loaded ahead of season 2024.

Club Secretary Saskia Dutch said Senior Men’s Coach and Club Rugby Director, Matt Tripet has organised some ‘amazing’ opportunities to get the club in the spirit, including a training camp, skill development, fitness, and conditioning as well as some trial games.

“We extend this invite to all previous senior men and women who have played with us before, upcoming U18s and anyone interested in starting their rugby journey,” Dutch said.

Dutch said even if prospective players have little to no experience they shouldn’t be frightened of joining in season 2024.

“We’re all about having fun and learning together, if you have friends that might be interested let the know,” Dutch said.

Senior Men’s Coach Matt Tripet said the club will be ripping into pre-season training.

“We have a few games organised already and we have the fortunate problem of having plenty of numbers vying for a spot in the first-grade side,” Tripet said.

“I will have a tough time selecting this year, but if I’m consistent, I will earn the respect of the playing group.”

With the pre-season now well organised, Tripet’s goal of being the fittest team in the competition looks to be on track.

Senior’s pre-season training commences on Tuesday January 23. A pre-season camp at the Jindabyne Sport and Recreation Centre will follow that during February 9-11.

Pre-season matches will get underway with the Kiama Sevens held from February 23-25. A trial game is then scheduled against the Gungahlin Eagles in Jindabyne from March 1-3.

The Bushpigs will then travel to Queanbeyan for a trial against the Queanbeyan Whites on March 16, before the season commences on April 20.

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VICTORY: The Jindabyne Tigers Cricket Club celebrate their premiership and (inset) Lucas Rixon plays a match winning innings for Jindabyne.

PHOTOS: Steve Cuff

History making win for Tigers FOR the first time in their history, the Jindabyne Tigers Cricket Club has claimed a premiership on home turf.

The Tigers secured backto-back Monaro T20 titles with a last over victory against the Coffey’s Hotel Cricket Club.

With eight wickets to spare, the homeside passed Coffey’s 91 to add another premiership to their name.

All-rounder Lucas Rixon

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t d ffor th starred the Ti Tigers, finishing with 43 not out and 0-7 off his four overs.

The win was set up through a dominant bowling display from Liam Robinson who registered the impressive figures of 2-6 off four overs. His last two overs were both maidens.

Robinson was ably supported by quicks Isaac

D Si P t ll and d Dawson, Simon Partell Luke Saare who bowled tight lines to restrict Coffey’s batters from finding the boundary.

Coffey’s Dale Cook, Rhys Brown and Kye Harrison provided resistance in the middle order, with a late surge from Harrison pushing Coffey’s to competitive total.

D it th i Despite the rain, a healthy crowd was on hand to watch the Tigers play their first grant final at John Connors Oval. The club said it was pleased with the turnout was excited to win a premiership in Jindabyne.

“It was a great day and a close final. We have close battles with Coffey’s and I’m very happy for our guys to

win the T20 title two years in a row,” Tigers captain Cal Andrews said.

In the Jindabyne run chase, the loss of openers Dawson and Tickell had the match evenly poised.

A match winning partnership between Rixon and Archie Bachus (36 not out) followed, as the pair rotated the strike well before playing a number of attacking strokes.

Bachus was in fine form

as his cover drive found the rope on four occasions.

With the ball for Coffey’s, youngster Hunter Caldwell troubles the batters as did opening quick Kye Harrison who removed Dawson. Spinner John Jumesh picked up the wicket of Tickell and bowled tightly.

The win sealed Jindabyne’s fourth title in a row across Monaro cricket’s one-day and T20 competitions.

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