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25.01.2022 CLAIM THE DATE Farm Clearing Sale Auction January 30 2021 256 Carlaminda Road, Cooma... Further entries encouraged MENCHIN PROPERTY Don Menchin 0413 028 795 See more

25.01.2022 Jindabyne resident Helen Blackmore-Lee receives Rural Women Award Well known Jindabyne resident Helen Blackmore-Lee has been formally recognised as an inspiring rural woman volunteer by inclusion in the Hidden Treasures Honour Roll, an initiative of the NSW Department of Primary Industries’ Rural Women’s Network. The 2020 Hidden Treasures Honour Roll; Recognising rural woman volunteers was officially launched on Thursday 15 October for International Day of Rural Women. Each... year there are countless stories celebrating the invaluable work volunteers play in everyday life. The time and energy that Helen and thousands of women volunteers give each week ensures the survival of many important community groups and charities... To read more, purchase a copy of The Monaro Post or subscribe online at https://themonaropost.partica.online/

23.01.2022 CLASSIFIEDS - POSITIONS VACANT - 04/11/2020

23.01.2022 Raiders training at Michelago Public School The Canberra Raiders endorsed ASPIRE Program, founded by former captain Alan Tongue, had its first in-school session of the year on November 13, visiting Michelago Public School for the day. Tongue, as well as Raiders coach Ricky Stuart and players Sia Soliola and Sam Wentworth, travelled to our area to present at the school, with Member for Eden-Monaro Kristy McBain, Deputy Premier John Barilaro, Minister for Mental Health Bronnie ...Taylor, Snowy Monaro Regional Council Mayor Peter Beer also in attendance on the day. ASPIRE is a six-week program that focuses on building key characteristics through presentations, Q&A sessions and activities, with the focus of the day being respect. The other five themes include resilience, legacy, team work, belief and dreams, which will now be completed over the coming weeks. This was a great opportunity to showcase the program and get out in the country thanks to the very generous hospitality of Michelago Public School,... To read more, purchase a copy of The Monaro Post or subscribe online at https://themonaropost.partica.online/

22.01.2022 COVID stops Granite Hills Wind Farm development COVID-19 continues to have a significant global impact on most, if not all, industries. The pandemic has placed extreme financial pressures on international organisations, causing increased uncertainty for all businesses. Akuo Energy is headquartered in France, where the pandemic has been particularly severe and as a result impacted global operations. ... As a consequence of this increased business uncertainty, Akuo is currently not actively pursuing the Granite Hills Wind Farm project. Stuart Macfarlane, CEO Australia, Akuo Energy said, Akuo is currently not actively pursuing the Granite Hills Wind Farm Project and notice of this has been communicated to the NSW Department of Planning Industry and Environment (DPIE). Should we reactivate the project, we would seek agreement to recommence the development. Opponents to the wind farm proposal told The Monaro Post they are delighted and now able to get their lives back on track after three years of uncertainty... To read more, purchase a copy of The Monaro Post or subscribe online at https://themonaropost.partica.online/

22.01.2022 JUMP IN MY CAR Sunday November 29 saw the Cooma Car Club members and many others across the country participate in the inaugural national Drive Your Holden Day, celebrating 72 years since the first Holden rolled off the factory assembly in 1948. The event saw nearly 30 proud Holden owners, both club members and those from around the region, gather at the Cooma Car Club for a celebratory drive to Berridale and back in Holdens of all ages and makes. This day marks the annivers...ary of the first 48-215 Holden FX to come off the assembly at the Fishermans Bend factory in Melbourne. The Prime Minister Ben Chifley was there for the unveiling as it was the first car manufactured in Australia, Cooma Car Club President Kel Goodman said... To read more, purchase a copy of The Monaro Post or subscribe online at https://themonaropost.partica.online/

21.01.2022 CLASSIFIEDS - PUBLIC NOTICE - 04/11/2020

21.01.2022 Monaro Property Muster - 25/11/2020

20.01.2022 CURRENT ADVICE FOR PATIENTS AND VISITORS COVID-19 screening is in place for visitors to Southern NSW Local Health District health services. All staff and visitors are required to wear a mask. While visitors from red zones will not be permitted into health facilities, anyone needing medical assistance will be seen, regardless of where they have travelled from. Southern NSW Local Health District will continue to adjust visitor protocols as the Northern Beaches cluster evolves. ...Visitation exceptions may be made on compassionate grounds. COVID-19 testing symptoms SNSWLHD is urging anyone feeling unwell even with the mildest of symptoms such as a runny nose, scratchy or sore throat, cough, fever, shortness of breath, headache, tiredness, loss of taste or smell, nausea, diarrhoea or muscle aches to self-isolate and seek COVID- 19 testing, so cases in the community are identified as quickly as possible. There is no longer a requirement to schedule appointments at most of the District’s COVID- 19 testing sites. To protect lives & stay safe: Stay in if you are unwell Arrange to get tested Maintain physical / social distancing download the COVIDSafe app It’s OK to get tested more than once, if you have symptoms at different points in time. For up-to-date statistics NSW Health Read more COVID-19 FAQs See more

20.01.2022 Classifieds - Public Notice - 25/11/2020

18.01.2022 Funeral and Death Notices, Return Thanks and In Memoriam - 11/11/2020

18.01.2022 Centenary celebrations The Royal Tennis Club’s Centenary Doubles Day was held last Saturday, with players from around the region enjoying terrific weather and tennis throughout the day. The event was won by Bredbo father-son duo Tom and Patrick Connolly, as they beat Justin Locker and Lachy Fraser by 5-3 in the best of eight games format played on the day. Each of these teams won Cooma gift cards or dinner vouchers at the Alpine Hotel, the major sponsors of the event...... To read more, purchase a copy of The Monaro Post or subscribe online at https://themonaropost.partica.online/

16.01.2022 MONARO PROPERTY MUSTER - 23/12/2020

16.01.2022 SMCS help Pete’s Challenge With Peter Wilson set to embark on Pete’s Kosciuszko Challenge this weekend to raise money for Cerebral Palsy Alliance, he was given a boost in support and funds by Snowy Mountains Christian School last Monday. I’m overwhelmed that an entire school wanted to get involved, they raised $250 in a day. It’s really great that they were happy to jump on board with Cerebral Palsy Alliance and Pete’s Kosciuszko Challenge, said Pete after the presentation.... The sports day saw students from the junior and senior school run an obstacle course, races and run the gauntlet, with the funds raised by gold coin donation from students on the day.... To read more, purchase a copy of The Monaro Post or subscribe online at https://themonaropost.partica.online/

15.01.2022 RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIP Local farmer Andrew Rolfe has been named as one of the four 2021 Nuffield Australia Farming Scholars among NSW agriculturalists, with Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) committed to supporting Andrew’s research next year. The scholarship is a historic one that dates back over 70 years, with 20 now handed out across the country each year. Andrew’s goal is to research intensive management techniques and models for Merino sheep production, exploring how to d...evelop a productive, sustainable and drought resilient farming system, and following the difficult farming conditions in recent years Andrew will have a range of firsthand experiences to draw on in his research. It’s very exciting, I was fairly surprised to get it to be honest, but it’s a great opportunity, says Andrew following the announcement last week.... To read more, purchase a copy of The Monaro Post or subscribe online at https://themonaropost.partica.online/

15.01.2022 Pop-up-stalls to help improve recycling habits Improving our recycling habits will be a focus of this year’s National Recycling Week with Snowy Monaro Regional Council’s Resource and Waste Education Team hosting a series of information displays to boost our community’s recycling efforts. Pop-up-stalls will be held for Planet Ark’s National Recycling Week with the education team looking forward to finding out how well our community is recycling and to provide residents with ...advice on reducing waste going to landfill. Our education team will be on hand for a friendly chat about common recycling habits, tips to improve these habits and how we can reduce our overall waste. Now in its 25th year, Planet Ark's National Recycling Week runs from Monday 9 to Sunday 15 November 2020. The week provides an important opportunity for councils, workplaces, schools and individuals to improve their recycling knowledge, build better recycling habits and build trust in recycling. To learn more about recycling, you can visit our education officers in the following locations: Cooma, outside Centennial Plaza in Sharp Street Monday 9 November from 10am 2pm. Jindabyne, Nuggets Crossing Courtyard Wednesday 11 November from 10am 2pm Bombala, in front of the IGA Friday 13 November 10am 2pm. Not only will a chat with our education team help improve your recycling methods, there is also an opportunity to win a prize pack allowing you to practice the 5 Rs (refuse, reduce, reuse, repurpose and recycle) at home. To go in the running to win the prize pack, you need to complete a survey available at each pop-up-stall, online at Your Say Snowy Monaro or at each Council office. The survey will check-in on how we are recycling with the education team to use the results to help future educational campaigns. Further information about recycling techniques can be found on Council’s website - https://www.snowymonaro.nsw.gov.au/288/What-Can-I-Recycle

14.01.2022 NINES WINNERS The last round and grand final of the Bombala Local Nines was played in Delegate on the weekend, with all eight teams involved in matches throughout the day in front of one of the biggest crowds of the season. Despite the forecast the rain stayed away for much of the day making it an exciting spectacle for the last matches of the season. The first game of the day was a close one between the ladies Dragons and Raiders, with the latter running out winners 6-4. ... Maree Coates was one of the best on ground, helping the Raiders to the win along with team mates Montana Chamberlain and Rosie Gillespie-Jones. Dragons captain Abbey Kimber named Most Valuable Player (MVP) for the game. In the second game the men’s Rabbitohs broke their duck for the season with a win over the top-of-the-table Eels by 22-8 thanks to a top attacking and defensive game from MVP Bryson Phillips-Jones. Liam Beazley and Lane Stevenson were also standouts for the Rabbitohs as they finished their season in style... To read more, purchase a copy of The Monaro Post or subscribe online at https://themonaropost.partica.online/

14.01.2022 STORM HITS Local State Emergency Service (SES) personnel had their work cut out for them over the weekend after a storm hitting Cooma and surrounds on the afternoon of Saturday November 28 resulted in 23 emergency call outs. The Storm came through at approximately 6pm, bringing heavy rain and damaging winds to Cooma and surrounding areas and resulting in trees falling down and damage to a number of structures. Cooma SES activated two teams, one for roof repairs and one for t...ree clean ups. One particular incident of a tree falling over and taking out powerlines in Doondoo Place Cooma resulted in a power outage to the North Cooma area for a time. SES crews worked through the night Saturday and continued until around 3pm Sunday. They are reminding people that when strong and damaging winds are forecast it is important to batten the hatches and make sure loose objects and materials are properly secured... To read more, purchase a copy of The Monaro Post or subscribe online at https://themonaropost.partica.online/

14.01.2022 New Jindabyne education campus announced Deputy Premier and Member for Monaro John Barilaro has today announced a new education campus will be built in Jindabyne, giving the community the infrastructure and resources it needs for future growth and development. The world-class facilities will be located at the Jindabyne Sport and Recreation Centre, and will include a separate primary school and high school. Mr Barilaro said the new Jindabyne Education Campus will boast modern ...facilities and provide the community with the high-quality education facilities students and teachers deserve. It is crucial that we plan not just for today but for the future. Significant growth is projected across the region with Snowy 2.0 and the Snowy Mountains Special Activation Precinct (SAP) and this new education campus will ensure the community has the facilities it needs, Mr Barilaro said... To read more, purchase a copy of The Monaro Post or subscribe online at https://themonaropost.partica.online/

14.01.2022 Caution for ice on the roads. Big hail storm through Nimmitabel and surrounds. Photo credit Royal Arms Nimmitabel.

13.01.2022 Classifieds - Position Vacant - 13/1/2021

12.01.2022 PUBLIC HEALTH ALERT NEW VENUES NSW Health has been notified of a number of venues in Wollongong, Figtree and Mona Vale, that have been visited by confirmed case...s of COVID-19. Anyone who attended the following venues at the listed times must get tested immediately and self-isolate until they receive further advice from NSW Health: Wollongong - St Nektarios Greek Orthodox Church, 39 Atchison St Sunday 27 December 9am-10.15am Wollongong - The Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church, 18 Stewart St Sunday 27 December 10.30am-11am Anyone who visited any of the following venues at the listed times is considered a casual contact who must get tested immediately and isolate until a negative result is received: Figtree - Figtree Grove Shopping Centre, 19 Princes Hwy Monday 21 December 12.30pm-1.30pm, Wednesday 23 December 8.45am-9am Figtree - Figtree Grove Shopping Centre, 19 Princes Hwy Thursday 24 December 6.45am-9.30am Figtree - Proust Optical, Shop 49, Figtree Grove Shopping Centre, 19 Princes Hwy Monday 21 December 9.30am-5pm Wednesday 23 December 9.30am-2pm Close contacts from this venue will be contacted by NSW Health Mona Vale - Pittwater Place 10 Park St, All day on all the following dates: Sunday 13 December Monday 14 December Tuesday 15 December Wednesday 16 December Thursday 17 December Friday 18 December Saturday 19 December Wollongong - Wollongong Central 200 Crown St, 200 Crown St, Wollongong NSW 2500 Wednesday 23 December 3.30pm-4pm There are more than 350 COVID-19 testing locations across NSW, many of which are open seven days a week. To find your nearest clinic visit, visit https://www.nsw.gov.au//how-to-protect-yourself-an/clinics or contact your GP. Testing clinics are available in and around Wollongong at the following locations: Wollongong Hospital, Lawson House, Loftus Street, Wollongong open Monday to Friday 8am-6pm, Saturday and Sunday 8am-4.30pm Wollongong 4Cyte Pathology drive-through, 406 Crown St, Wollongong open Monday to Friday 8am-5pm, Saturday 11am-2pm, Sunday 10am-1pm Wollongong Laverty Pathology drive-through, 138-142 Kembla St, Wollongong open Monday to Friday 8am-4pm Balgownie Laverty Pathology, Shop 5, 145 Balgownie Rd, Balgownie open Monday to Friday 12.30pm-4pm NSW Health urges anyone in NSW with even the mildest symptoms, such as headache, fatigue, cough, sore throat or runny nose, to come forward immediately for testing, then isolate until they receive a negative result.

12.01.2022 The sailing season commences, despite the rain Story by Tim Symons, photos by John Byrne and Richard Churm The 2020/21 Sailing Season commenced at lake Jindabyne Sailing Club on Saturday October 31 with the running of the first heat of the 2020/21. Point-score series. Despite the rainy weather, five monohulls and five catamarans rigged up to compete in the race. John Byrne manned the start boat while Richard and Mark manned the rescue boat.... John set a Port rounding course and a start line at the Bay Mark. He sent the two fleets off together, though some of the Laser sailors expected starts for each division and so were a bit slow crossing the line, letting the cats go first. Alan Barney Davis led the cats through the start while Nic Kennedy on his Finn was the first monohull across the line. These two stayed in front as they led their separate divisions around the course. The wind grew from around 6 knots at the start to 10 to 12 knots during the race. Luckily the sailors only had one small rain shower to contend with during the race. Andrew Kennedy followed Alan around the first triangle lap and onto the first... To read more, purchase a copy of The Monaro Post or subscribe online at https://themonaropost.partica.online/

11.01.2022 More Snowy 2.0 Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) components making their way up Sharp Street, Cooma, towards Lobs Hole

11.01.2022 Fly fishing clinics High Country Outfitters in Jindabyne are once again holding their annual fly-casting clinic throughout December at the purpose-built fly-casting pond at the Mowamba River Lodge. The free sessions are hosted by High Country Outfitters owner Murray Ogilvie along with colleague and fellow die-hard fly-fisherman Anthony (Ant) Bentley. The purpose of the clinic is to provide newcomers with an introduction to the art of fly-fishing. It’s a wonderful way to fish.... It keeps you on the move, rather than standing in the one spot, you’re walking through and following rivers discovering new places and fish. It’s a much more active approach to angling, Mr Ogilvie said. It is an art, but it’s approachable. Once you get the technique down it’s just a matter of practice.... To read more, purchase a copy of The Monaro Post or subscribe online at https://themonaropost.partica.online/

10.01.2022 Red Devils hold AGM, select coaches for 2021 The Cooma Rugby Union Football Club held its AGM last week, with the Committee and coach locked in for their return to the field in 2021. Sean Neilson was elected as President, Liam Clifford as Vice President, Tim Fitzgerald as Junior President, Marcus Caldwell as Treasurer and George Giagios as Secretary, with Aron Rogers set to coach the first-grade team. The Alpine Hotel was also locked in as major sponsor for the eighth conse...cutive season, with owners Mick and Kris Sharkey looking forward to supporting the club once again in 2021. They are a great bunch of blokes and ladies and it’s a Club with a very good atmosphere and ethos, says Mick... To read more, purchase a copy of The Monaro Post or subscribe online at https://themonaropost.partica.online/

10.01.2022 Still time to sign up for junior cricket Two school cricket days were held last week at Nijong Oval, with plenty of girls and boys of all ages taking to the field as the summer season approaches for the cricketers around the region. With Friday afternoon cricket starting this week, it’s not too late to register for junior cricket this season. With this program as well as... To read more, purchase a copy of The Monaro Post or subscribe online at https://themonaropost.partica.online/

08.01.2022 Classifieds - Position Vacant - 25/11/2020

08.01.2022 The 2020 merino ram sales are all over, with Hazeldean selling 180 rams to a range of buyers from around the country. The Litchfield family said they were very pleased with the result following the sale.

07.01.2022 Funeral and Death Notices, Return Thanks and In Memoriam - 25/11/2020

07.01.2022 Rhythm embraces new demand for mountain bikes Saturday November 7 saw Rhythm Snowsports in Cooma celebrate the grand opening of a brand-new summer section of the store focussing on mountain bikes and including a range of outdoor wares such as tents, outerwear and hiking gear. The inspiration for this new direction for the store came from a number of fronts, Rhythm founder and owner Mick Klima said. The recent upgrade of the Mt Gladstone mountain bike track undoubtedly was ...one factor, but also the impact of Covid, not just for us, but for the mountain-bike industry as a whole. The pandemic has placed a lot of pressure on the manufacturing of bikes and parts and resulted in high-demand... To read more, purchase a copy of The Monaro Post or subscribe online at https://themonaropost.partica.online/

06.01.2022 Monaro Property Muster - 28/10/2020

06.01.2022 Cricket round four produces close matches Bombala breaks losing spell Dalgety hosted Bombala in round four of the MDCA competition. Dalgety were coming off a victory and were hoping to continue that form and Bombala looking to avoid three straight defeats. Winning the toss, Bombala elected to bat. Sullivan and Brooks went about setting a big total. On a perfect batting day, runs began to flow with both batsmen taking advantage of the short square boundaries. ... Sullivan was the more aggressive of the pair, keeping the scoreboard ticking over. Scoring at around five an over, the pair got to the early drinks break unbeaten. The runs continued to flow after drinks as the pair looked to consolidate their start... To read more, purchase a copy of The Monaro Post or subscribe online at https://themonaropost.partica.online/

05.01.2022 Alpine Auto Group sponsors Cooma triples Cooma Bowling Club hosted the Norma Rees Memorial Triples on the weekend when 26 teams of bowlers came to play in this annual event. Players came from Wagga Rules, Springwood, Western Creek, Queanbeyan, Merimbula, Tathra, Bega, Bombala, Adaminaby, Jindabyne who joined with 10 local teams in a great weekend of competitive bowls. Looking out on Saturday morning we never thought we would get a start with steady rain falling and the outloo...k was not showing much promise. After a delayed start with play commencing at 11am the players took to the greens and in a good friendly spirit played to the conditions that were on offer. By shortening the games and dodging showers we were able to complete the grading games much to the delight of the tournament organisers and a lot of friendly banter was the order of the day as teams were graded for the championship rounds on Sunday. Sunday dawned much brighter and the players settled down to work out who was going to take home the prizes for the weekend... To read more, purchase a copy of The Monaro Post or subscribe online at https://themonaropost.partica.online/

05.01.2022 Monaro Property Muster - 11/11/2020

04.01.2022 Funeral and Death Notices, Return Thanks and In Memoriam - 13/1/2021

04.01.2022 Legacy says thanks On October 8, 2020 Cooma-Bombala Legacy held their Annual General Meeting at the Cooma Ex-services Club. In presenting his annual report Chairman Mick Meillon said, It is with pleasure that I present my 10th Annual Report of the Cooma Bombala Legacy Group. I say with pride and confidence that we have carried out our duties and maintained the standards set by our predecessors; we have fulfilled our responsibilities to support the dependants of Australi...an and Allied Defence Forces personnel that have given their lives or health in the service of their country. Cooma-Bombala Legacy currently has 26 active Legatees and 45 widows under our care in the Snowy Monaro district. The reduction in beneficiary numbers from previous years is due to the number who have unfortunately passed away or transferred to other districts. As our beneficiaries age these numbers will continue to change. This year has been as no other in our history due to the pandemic. The group is extremely fortunate... To read more, purchase a copy of The Monaro Post or subscribe online at https://themonaropost.partica.online/

03.01.2022 Classifieds - Public Notice - 13/1/2021

03.01.2022 Cricket resumes after the big wet Rhythm vs Bombala After two consecutive weeks of wash outs, Rhythm Cooma and Bombala played their second 45 over matches of the season on Saturday, after both having wins in round one. Rhythm captain Kaeliff Khoury had no hesitation in batting first on what looked like a top deck to bat on, with Warren Thornton and George Power taking the new ball for the visitors. ... After an accurate start Thornton drew first blood, bowling Haylock for 1 with a swinging Yorker that bought Glen Young to the crease with the score at 1-9. He and opener Hynes began to get going, both finding the boundary and accumulating quickly. Just as he looked to go on for a big innings, Hynes (25) picked out Mark Tonks at mid-wicket to give Power (2-36) his first wicket. David Watson joined Young and the two immediately looked comfortable, punishing anything short from Scott Ingram and Mick Sullivan. When Young (29) fell just before drinks and Watson (27) straight after to the bowling of Sullivan (2-22) and Adams (2-43, Rhythm needed someone to steer the ship with two new batsmen and the score at 4-96... To read more, purchase a copy of The Monaro Post or subscribe online at https://themonaropost.partica.online/

03.01.2022 Classifieds - Position Vacant - 11/11/2020

02.01.2022 Classifieds - Public Notice - 11/11/2020

01.01.2022 Have your say on Michelago’s Masterplan Snowy Monaro Regional Council is calling on the Michelago community to have their say on the development of a village masterplan. Following on from the Michelago Local Character Workshop held earlier this year, the Michelago Masterplan) is a short-term action of the Snowy Monaro Settlements Strategy (currently on public exhibition) and is instrumental in helping to guide a sustainable future for the village. In recent years we’ve seen... an increased demand for rural property in places like Michelago, from people looking for a rural lifestyle within a short distance of Canberra said Mayor Peter Beer. Michelago is at an interesting crossroads where it could remain either as a rural village, preserving what many residents currently love about their community, or grow into a small town with advances to infrastructure and community facilities. The masterplan plan process has been initiated to guide Michelago through these important decisions, ensuring any evolution is purposeful... To read more, purchase a copy of The Monaro Post or subscribe online at https://themonaropost.partica.online/

01.01.2022 Harry’s hot start Rhythm Cricket Club seamer Harry Sidhu has enjoyed the best first half of a Monaro cricket season in recent memory, with his teammates hoping there will be more to come when senior cricket resumes this weekend. Harry has taken 21 wickets in his first seven matches, conceding less than five runs per wicket and on average taking a wicket in every 15 balls. His figures of 7-16 against Bombala in round 6 were a personal best for him and the best locally since D...algety’s Simon Freebody took 7-13 in the 2013/14 season. He has backed up this performance with figures... To read more, purchase a copy of The Monaro Post or subscribe online at https://themonaropost.partica.online/