Despite petition, Target still to close
Despite efforts from the Snowy Monaro Regional Council and a community petition, Target Country Cooma will still close next year. Karen Porter of Bredbo began an online petition, started a Facebook group and reached out to Wesfarmers in an attempt to keep the store open.
The announcement was made in May…
Proposed donation to medical centre
The Snowy Monaro Regional Council is calling on the community to provide feedback on the support for the accreditation of the Bombala GP surgery. At its August meeting, Council resolved to support the accreditation of the Bombala Medical Centre by a one-off donation of $19,000 and to place the donation…
O’Neill sentenced
Former Monaro High School teacher Peter John O’Neill has avoided prison after pleading guilty to seven child sex offences. The six counts of indecent assault and one count of penetrative sexual abuse of a child took place between 1981 and 1990 in Tasmania against six complainants aged 10 to 15 at the time…
Students awarded national grant
Last week, students from Snowy Mountains Grammar School (SMGS) learned that they had been successful in their application for a national grant. The School’s Environment Committee was one of 24 groups from across Australia to share in over $180,000 of funding provided by the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal and ABC Heywire…
MORE RACES OFF!
The 2020 Bombala Races are another casualty of COVID-19 in the region, with the community learning last week that the popular event will not go ahead this October. There was little hope that the social side of the day would be possible this year, though many speculated on the possibility…
Cooma Colts reach Canberra finals
With Round nine in the books, four Cooma Colts teams have reached the finals of the Canberra JRL competition, with the Under 13s, 15s Girls, 16s and 18s Girls qualifying.
Two standout teams this season have been the minor premiership winning Under 15s girls and second placed Under 13s boys…
SEPP ‘JUST BULLYING’
Last week’s political stoush within the NSW Coalition has settled down, at least for the moment. The catalyst for the incident, the State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP) Koala policy, has been labelled by local grazier Michael Green as city bullying of the regions.
Deputy Premier and Member for Monaro John Barilaro…
Police accidentally shoot family pet
A Cooma family’s pet dog was accidentally shot and killed by a local police officer while euthanising an injured kangaroo in Nioka Place, Cooma North, on Wednesday September 9. Nicole Byrne arrived at her property in Nioka Place to find a seriously injured kangaroo in the front driveway…
Cooma Tigers First Grade one win closer to finals
Cooma Tigers First Grade are back to their winning ways, overcoming Woden Valley 3-1 at Nijong Oval on Saturday afternoon. Forward Cam Mackintosh was first to score, with Matt Bruce and James Nixon also finding the back of the net.
The score was 2-1 to Cooma at half time with defence to be crucial in the…
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Stihl Shop moving
After 14 years at their current location, Stihl Shop Cooma will be moving from one end of Sharp Street to the other, to the former Salvation Army building at 221 Sharp Street.
Manager David Keevers is excited to let customers know that the business is here to stay, and he and his staff are looking forward to the change of premises.
“We are still operating and will be able to give a bigger and better service going forward,” says David on the move, which will give them a larger workshop, off-street parking and greater accessibility,...
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Students awarded national grant
Last week, students from Snowy Mountains Grammar School (SMGS) learned that they had been successful in their application for a national grant. The School’s Environment Committee was one of 24 groups from across Australia to share in over $180,000 of funding provided by the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal and ABC Heywire.
The Environment Committee students, led by SMGS staff member Ms Chanelle Abdipranoto, were joined by Ms Rebecca Mooy, the NSW Hawkweed Volunteer and Partnerships Coordinator from the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service to hear the announcement via a national online video conference. Working closely with Ms Mooy and NPWS, the students will use the grant to connect young people in the Snowy Monaro region to their local environment....
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Despite petition, Target still to close
Despite efforts from the Snowy Monaro Regional Council and a community petition, Target Country Cooma will still close next year.
Karen Porter of Bredbo began an online petition, started a Facebook group and reached out to Wesfarmers in an attempt to keep the store open.
The announcement was made in May, with 167 stores closing across the country. Others are to be converted to Kmart stores.
Once the Cooma store is closed, the Snowy Monaro region will be without any kind of department store.
The loss of affordable children’s clothing and manchester items are among some of the products many residents will now have...
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Shame to see it go but if the numbers don’t stack up. Each individual store needs to provide a return/ profit.
Such a shame, Bega or Canberra is such a long way to go and online purchases can take 2-3 weeks to get in the post.
KMart stores are better than they used to be.
shame on target country people need there stores
Unfortunately, petitions mean nothing nowadays. Target will close but this opens an opportunity for a retail clothing company to score a shop in prime position and if everyone who signed the petition shops there it will stay open and benefit our community ....p.s. I shopped at Target 3 times in the last 3 weeks.
Affordable? $20 for a baby suit etc is not affordable, target is the last place I go because it's the most expensive for clothes between Kmart, Target and Big w, I'd rather buy online and wait, most clothes and shipping combined is cheaper than Target at the other two
Why can't our Cooma Target store become K mart and employ the current staff?
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Police accidentally shoot family pet
A Cooma family’s pet dog was accidentally shot and killed by a local police officer while euthanising an injured kangaroo in Nioka Place, Cooma North, on Wednesday September 9.
Nicole Byrne arrived at her property in Nioka Place to find a seriously injured kangaroo in the front driveway.
LAOKO Wildlife Rescue had already been contacted by the neighbours, but they were unable to euthanise the animal due to it being in a residential area, so the matter was referred instead to the police.
Nicole waited in her car at the end of the driveway until police arrived, at which point she went next door to comfort the neighbour’s children while an officer went to euthanise the injured kangaroo with his police-issue sidearm. The animal had by then moved down the side of the property along a steel fence facing Snowy Oval.
“I went to keep the neighbour’s kids company while it was being done. Then I heard the two gunshots,” Nicole said.
“After hearing the shots, I started back across to my place and as I was coming down the driveway I heard the officer say ‘oh my god, I’ve shot a dog.’”
The dog was a six-year-old terrier-cross named Chloe, the beloved pet of Nicole’s youngest son Cory.
At the time of the shooting, the kangaroo was in front of a steel fence, on the other side of which was Chloe. The bullets passed through the kangaroo and through the fence...
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He must of missed the roo on the first shot, a roo's head is very dense and would have pulled the projectile up fairly quickly.
I wanna be sick so so sad! There could have been anyone where the poor dog was! I hope the family get compensation big time! Very very very sad for them!
Sending love to you all especially Cory. I know how much he loved Chloe. ❤️
LAOKO- We can’t euthanise in residential area for safety concerns POLICE- What do you know, What safety concerns. Probably this. Be a very different approach if it was little kid who was shot instead of a doggo. It’s negligence at its finest.
It's interesting how that there are so many comments, yet, NOT ONE of you were there. So basically you're talking out of your arses. When you know the FACTS, not presumptions then make a comment with knowledge .
Very sad I know how attached everyone gets to their animals. Give Cory a hug from us please xxx
What a clown. So sorry to the family who lost their loved pet. How inept can someone be.
Sadly agree with he ought to have checked the other side of the fence. What if were a child?
So careless of the officer & tragic for the family
So sorry for the loss of their beloved fur baby.
What a horrific story. This is unbelievable to think an accident like this has occurred
Should of really checked where his bullet was going to travel. Police aren't trained very well with their weapons
Oh no, this is awful for everyone. I’m so sorry to hear it!
If I fired a rifle and the round flew over to my neighbours and killed their dog Id be in jail!! Firearms training is a complete joke in the NSW police force, Im willing to bet they did more gender fluidity understanding study time than range practice this year.... Worlds broken
Oh no - how sad - beautiful dog - someone's best friend no doubt.
Lucky there wasn't a kid on the otherside of the fence!
Oh Nic and Cory, I am so sorry for your loss 💕💕
The officer needs to be stood down... that’s just terrible decision making
Soooooooo sad!!!!!!! I feel so sorry for them 😔
That’s a big hole for a 9mm especially one that went through a roo.. I thought Parkes and wildlife were the ones to euthanise animals. Even then they don’t shoot in town.
What a fucking amateur 🤦♂️ he should be stood down and charged
Not good enough he should have checked first!! Like everyone else is saying what if it was a child on the other side!!!!
He obviously didn’t think his actions though clearly
Lucky there were no kids on other side of fence!! Would think police would check noing they shooting at a poxy one millimeter thick fence!!
There is no excuse should have just used a lump of wood. For example pick handle. 😠😠😠
SEPP ‘JUST BULLYING’
Last week’s political stoush within the NSW Coalition has settled down, at least for the moment.
The catalyst for the incident, the State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP) Koala policy, has been labelled by local grazier Michael Green as city bullying of the regions.
Deputy Premier and Member for Monaro John Barilaro threatened to pull his National Party colleagues out of joint party room or parliamentary meetings until there was more discussion and consultation on the SEPP Koala Habitat Protection.
However, following a meeting on Friday morning between the Premier and Deputy Premier, the NSW Liberal & Nationals Coalition remains in place.
This includes a commitment to supporting Cabinet conventions and processes.
The matter will be dealt with at an upcoming Cabinet meeting...
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NSW Nationals Media Statement on Koala SEPP
The NSW Nationals party room has today agreed the party will no longer attend joint party room or parliamentary leadership meetings and until this matter is resolved, will abstain from voting on government bills but reserves the right to support bills and motions that are important to regional NSW.
This effectively puts the entire party on the crossbench.
On Tuesday the NSW Nationals will introduce a bill to the Legislative Assembly to repeal the State Environmental Planning Policy Koala Habitat Protection.
The National Party wants to see a thriving koala population in NSW, even a doubling of the population, but this SEPP does not achieve this. It is a blunt instrument to make city-centric law makers feel good about themselves.
For six months the NSW Nationals have sought to work collaboratively with the Liberal Party to ensure the State Environmental Planning Policy Koala Habitat Protection, which has replaced the Koala Habitat Protection (SEPP44), does not take away farmers’ property rights.
The National Party brought forward a number of constructive and reasonable proposals but unfortunately the response from the Liberal Party suggests a lack of urgency and unwillingness to give ground on any substantive matters that greatly affect our regional communities.
Our proposed changes include:
Ensure the definition of ‘core’ koala habitats includes thresholds for koala presence, verified records and highly suitable koala habitat.
Include only high use and significant use koala tree species consistent with the Koala Habitat Information Base Technical Guide.
Increase the number of core koala trees species from 10 to 39.
A clear and reasonable definition of highly suitable koala habitat. The old SEPP required a 30 per cent threshold of tree species, the new SEPP proposes 15 per cent and the Nationals propose a 30 per cent threshold based on the increase of tree species.
The decoupling of Private Native Forestry from the Koala SEPP.
Rural regulated land and agricultural production should come under the land management framework, operating outside of the SEPP.
Local councils must be required to undertake on-ground surveys in areas of proposed core koala habitat on private land.
The costs of survey work must be borne by local councils, including costs associated with an independent survey commissioned by a landholder.
Councils must be required to amend areas of core koala habitat based on landholder surveys provided these are consistent with methods in the Guidelines.
The survey methods must be the same for landholders and Councils and be clearly set out in the Guidelines.
We must protect property rights, traditional farming practices, private native forestry and the ability for landholders to conduct minor developmental changes without being mired in layers of green tape.
Our proposed changes will support koalas, but the SEPP in its current form will not support our farmers.
So they’re fighting koala protection to support farmers but voted against water ownership transparency, which would have highlighted the corruption around water access for farmers. Seems like the National party are more concerned about self serving political games then they are about regional and rural Australia
Classifieds - Funeral & Death Notices, Return Thanks & In Memoriams - 09/09/2020
New Snowy Mountains MTB Tracks
There is now 18 kilometres of beginner, intermediate and advanced trail riding available at the Mount Gladstone Mountain Bike Park, with a new map released by the Snowy Monaro Shire Council showcasing the available terrain for riders at the park, located just outside Cooma.
Recent grant funding and work from the Council, as well as the Snowy Mountains Mountain Bike Club volunteers has seen approximately 11km of new trail thanks to $250,000 worth of funding for design and construct from the Community Sports Program and Stronger Country Communities Fund. This includes a new climbing trail from the start of the trails, located just off the Greendale Road, to the highest point, as well as two new descending trails.
The Club is already a popular one in the Cooma area, with these improvements set to increase the intake of local and visiting riders at all times of the year.
“The park has attracted visitors from outside the region and offers year-round riding and has also had enquiries for mountain bike events. The new trail network at Mt Gladstone is expected to boost to the local tourism economy” says SMRC Recreation Planner Alannah Dickeson on the improvements to the park.
She is also appreciative of the assistance from the local Mountain Bike Club and their willingness to play a part in the project...
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Jay Darmanin was speaking to a guy down there apparently this place is sick
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Matt Collins have to get u a bike and u can take the girls lol
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Work to be done on Cooma and Bombala pools
The Snowy Monaro Regional Council are continuing to work on enclosing the Cooma and Bombala swimming pools for future seasons.
“Council is currently reviewing compliance reports from our consultants undertaken on both the Cooma and Bombala swimming pools. Once this review is complete, we will update our community on the pool enclosure projects,” said a Council spokesperson.
With summer on the way and the resumption of the range of activities involving our local swimming pools, they will be working with COVID regulations and local organisations to ensure safety in pools around the region as they open in the coming months...
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wish they would hurry up, nowhere to go right now, I need the hydro pool and of course that is shut to.
Hazeldean tops at $22,000
Hazeldean has ended their bull selling season with a top price of $22,000 and an average of $10,910 at their on-property Cooma sale on September 3.
The Litchfield family offered 89 bulls on the day, all of which were highly sought after. The top-priced bull, Hazeldean P361, was purchased by Indian Creek Pastoral, Tumut.
The bull was a sire the Litchfields were reluctant to part with, the two-year-old only subbed in from the ‘keeper pen’ after a withdrawal.
He was by Ardrossan Justice NAQJ93 and out of a Hazeldean Jaipur J140 daughter.
The heaviest bull of the draft, tipping the scales at 956kg, he had an eye-muscle area estimated breeding value of +7.8 and scrotal of +3.3.
Hazeldean’s Bea Bradley Litchfield said he had been semen collected and they would look to use him in their program.
“He’s just an absolute stand-out phenotypically, I was a little hesitant to sell him but he’s gone to a good home and will do well there,” she said...
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Howard on the mend
After six weeks in hospital, Howard Charles is back home in Cooma with wife Anne, with a positive outlook on the future and his recovery from his accident with the Nimmity Bell in July.
“I’m in good shape and everything is mending well,” says Howard, who will have a prosthetic leg fitted in Canberra this week and rehabilitation from the end of this month.
“I’ve had very little pain and been really well looked after, and the support of friends and family has been amazing.”
Howard thanks all of those who have reached out to him with cards, calls and well-wishes since the accident.
Howard spent five days in Cooma Hospital and aside from the prosthetic fitting in Canberra will be home for the next fortnight.
“It’s been great to have a stint here in Cooma, and even better to have it from home.
“I’m very lucky to be alive at all and I’m determined to make the most of every opportunity going forward.”...
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Sorry to just hear about your accident Howard. Glad to see you are doing well and good to see you still have that same smile.
All the best for a speedy recovery Howard. You show great strength of mind and courage. Very saddened that this happened to you.
You have done so well Howard - such an amazing attitude x
You are a good man. You have surport the town in every way. Sorry to hear about your accident. But at least you are alive. Thank you for your surport in the bell at Nimmitabel. It means a lot for the town who have surported it. I am glad you are healing well. Take care of yourself and a much big thank you from me to you
Wow I had no idea. All the best for a speedy recovery Howard.
You are amazing Howard and Anne. All the very best for your recovery. Matj has kept me posted and great to hesr you are home for the moment. Valerie Bigg
Best wishes for your recovery, Howard and Anne for patience with the patient 😊.
Great news Howard. Best wishes to you both. Xx
So good to see you home, Howard. Wish you all the best when they fit the “new” bit.
Wow I didnt know the outcome. Glad he has support.
Still smiling... you are amazing, good to hear you are recovering well.😘
Gosh I didn’t realise he lost his foot. All the best to Howard with your recovery.
Hope to catch up soon Howard. All the best.
Looking good Howie. Glad to hear you are on the mend
Lovely to see your smile Howie! Big hugs to you both! Xoxo
What a fantastic attitude! All the best x
All the best Howard
Did he loose his leg when it fell 😮 I had no clue best wishes to u
We wish you all the best Howard didn’t know till this morning how badly you were injured I must add a comment we liked your comment on the koalas well said.Beryl & John
Thinking of you Howard
What happened? Did the bell fall on Howard's leg??
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Life membership honour for Jan
After 21 years of active service, Jan Carpenter has been awarded a Life Membership with the United Hospital Auxiliaries of NSW.
Jan joined the Cooma Hospital Auxiliary in 1999. After becoming ill and spending 10 days in the hospital, Jan felt she wanted to give back.
Jan was elected as the secretary and publicity officer for the Cooma auxiliary in 2004 and only stepped down as secretary last year. She is still the current publicity officer and also the current vice president.
The Cooma auxiliary has raised more than $400,000 during the time Jan has been involved, using it to purchase much-needed equipment for the hospital to use.
“I am most proud of the fundraising we have achieved, with such a small membership on the auxiliary,” says Jan.
“We are fortunate to live in such a generous community. There is always fundraising going on from all different groups and organisations, and yet the community is always willing to give.
“We are also lucky to have such a wonderful facility at the Cooma Hospital, which really benefits all of the Monaro as the first point of call for everyone who lives in the area.”
Current president Sue Litchfield nominated Jan for the Life Membership.
“Jan has worked consistently, conscientiously and tirelessly as the backbone of the auxiliary,” says Sue.
“She is a loyal, hardworking and committed auxiliary member, and a true example of holding high the lamp of service for the welfare of our local hospital.
“She has shown much generosity for the auxiliary, often refusing to claim expenses incurred as a result of her executive role...
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Congratulations Jan, a well deserved reward for your years of dedication to your community and local hospital 💐
Congratulations Jan and well deserved 🌸
Congratulations to you dear Jan. Well deserved ❤
Congratulations Jan... well deserved. xx
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Congratulations Jan xx
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Congratulations old friend very proud
Well done xx
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Congratulations Jan well done
Congratulations Jan well done
Well done Jan
Congrats Jan..stay safe and healthy...
New president, committee for mcCr
Sandy Schofield has stepped down as president of the Monaro Committee for Cancer Research (mcCr) after eight years in the role.
Secretary Michelle Corby and treasurer Pat Nichols have also resigned.
The new committee will consist of president Karen McGufficke, vice president Julie Barron, secretary Danielle Venables and treasurer Louise Platts.
Sandy says she will stay on as part of the Management Committee, but felt it was time for someone new to take on the role of president.
“I am sad to be stepping down, and I really have to say that being president has never felt like a burden,” said Sandy.
“Yes it’s had its ups and downs but I never felt like running away.
“I have enjoyed every minute and I can honestly say, it is one of my proudest achievements.”
Sandy says one of the highlights during her time as president is the reputation of mcCr in the local community.
“The respect and love for mcCr in our community is huge,” said Sandy.
“They love us, they love what we bring them in terms of entertainment and financial support.
“People want to be part of our committee and every event we organise, and that makes me super proud.
“I feel the relationships mcCr has formed with the people in our community are a reflection on mcCr as a whole and that is a credit to all of the committee and the way they represent mcCr at all of our functions and in general.”
In terms of the future, Sandy knows the new executive will do an outstanding job.
“I’d love to see mcCr continue to keep entertaining the community, keep helping them and keep educating them about who we are and what we stand for...
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Congratulations and a job well done to the outgoing committee. Thank you for giving up your time. You should all be proud of your efforts and hard work. Also congratulations to the incoming committee I am confident the community will be right behind you. Thank you everyone.
Julie Barron 💛💚💙
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Bombala and Delegate’s million dollar makeover complete
Member for Monaro John Barilaro and Snowy Monaro Regional Council Mayor Peter Beer joined local residents in Bombala and Delegate today, to officially open both towns’ new and improved main streets.
Mr Barilaro said the major upgrades are very welcome, and are thanks to the hard work of the Delegate Progress Association, the Delegate’s Residents Group, the Bombala Chamber of Commerce and the Bombala Community Representative Group.
“Today is an exciting day for both the Bombala and Delegate communities and I want to say a huge thank you to the local communities and Snowy Monaro Regional councillors for all their assistance in getting these two projects over the line,” Mr Barilaro said.
“The two streetscapes projects will make a massive difference to the feel and accessibility of the two towns, and will also help in making our region more visitor friendly...
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So what about the end of the street most used by the elderly, the op shops and all other stores are upgrading, so dont we deserve a nice footpath... Dont we pay rates too!!!! Just disgusting our end. Dont think its finished at all.. What does it take to get our end made nice???? Wait till some ole girl falls over and smashes her head in, or some poor kids on a scooter.. Wake up council....
More COVID fines
About 11.30pm Wednesday August 26, officers from Monaro Police District were contacted following reports of a large party in the staff quarters of a resort at Jindabyne.
As the officers approached the unit, a partygoer alerted the occupants of the police presence and 20-30 people ran from the area.
Police then located at least 30 people inside the unit, however none were the occupants.
The group were given warnings in relation to the Public Health Orders before being dispersed.
Following inquiries with hotel management to identify the occupants, two men – aged 22 and 25 – were each issued a $1000 PIN yesterday (Monday 31 August 2020).
Police subsequently issued three occupants each with a $1000 PIN.
About 7.45pm on Thursday September 3, police received information a restaurant in Snowy River Avenue, Jindabyne, was not complying with Public Health Orders.
Officers from Monaro Police District attended the venue a short time later and observed a large crowd of people inside the venue.
The female owner was subsequently issued with a $1000 PIN...
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Charles’ trifecta!
Cooma-based wildlife photographer Charles Davis has taken top prize for the third year in a row in the Monochrome category of the Australian Geographic Wildlife Photographer of the Year awards on Friday August 28, with his photo ‘Phil’s World’.
The award marks not only Charles’ third year in a row winning the Monochrome category, but also his seventh overall win in seven years participating in the awards. His success in the Monochrome category is no coincidence, as he finds inspiration in the stark contrasts of the Snowy Monaro landscapes and snowscapes.
“I like working with black and white. Colours can often detract or distract from the substance and story of an image,” Charles said.
“Using monochrome colours, you can really cut straight to the feeling and personality of the image. There’s an undeniable honesty to it.”
His winning photograph ‘Phil’s World’ is certainly not lacking in personality, showing Phil, the titular wombat, emerging from his burrow against a white winter backdrop.
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Well deserved Charles, Congratulations
Congratulations Charles.
You’re amazing Charles! Well done - AGAIN!!!🥳🥳
So congratulations Charles
Well done Charles 🎉
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Great day .😊😊
COVID-19 TESTING CLINICS IN BEGA VALLEY & SNOWY MONARO
Southern NSW Local Health District has made changes to its local FREE COVID 19 testing clinics in the Bega Valley and Snow Monaro. Changes come into effect from Saturday 5th September 2020 and apply to weekend clinic times only.
At South East Regional Hospital, the COVID clinic will operate Monday to Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm and Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00am – 3:00pm.
Pambula Hospital has reverted to operating Monday to Friday from 9.30am – 4:00pm only. This clinic is by appointment only.
At Cooma Hospital, the COVID clinic will be open Monday to Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm and Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00am – 3:00pm.
At Jindabyne HealthOne, the drive-through COVID clinic will be open Monday to Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm and Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00am – 3:00pm.
For COVID 19 testing outside these hours, please call SNSWLHD COVID line on 1800 999 880 to make alternative arrangements.
There is no longer a requirement to schedule appointments at most of the District’s COVID- 19 testing sites. Callers to the SNSWLHD 1800 999 880 COVID line will be provided with information on testing eligibility and clinic times and locations. You can also use our online enquiry form www.snswlhd.health.nsw.gov.au/additional-pages/covid-19-testing- enquiry-form
Southern NSW Local Health District would like to thank the community for their vigilance in stopping the spread and encourage you to continue to help us protect lives & stay safe by:
Stay at home 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
Learn to ride bike path ready for action
Member for Monaro John Barilaro and Snowy Monaro Regional Council Mayor Peter Beer last Friday joined some of Cooma’s youngest residents to officially open the new Learn to Ride Bike Path at Nijong Oval.
The major project, which will help teach children the ins and outs of road safety while they learn to ride their bike or scooter, was delivered thanks to a $210,000 investment by the NSW Government.
Mr Barilaro said it is great to see children already taking advantage of the new Learn to Ride Bike Path.
“The Learn to Ride Path will ensure children can develop their skills and build up their road safety awareness in a safe and fun environment,” Mr Barilaro said...
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What a wonderful project, great to see so many little ones enjoying the Bike path. Don’t want to be a negative Nancy but a fence might be a good option, so much traffic around that area now. Most parks around town are fenced now, safety is a must with little ones who run off with out warning. A huge pat on the back Bronnie.
Such a fabulous way to utilise the area at Nijong Oval.
That’s great for the little ones. How about a pump track for the bigger kids.
Definitely needs a fence, with the road so close, also the creek behind too..
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Cooma Colts enjoy playing back at home
The Cooma Colts Sunday matches were all played at home for the first time since round one, with some comprehensive wins and tight losses playing out for the local teams at the Showground last Sunday.
In their most dominant display of the season, the ever-improving Under 13s took out a comfortable 52-4 win against the Belconnen Sharks. Dempsey Woolf scored the first try of the match, with the young forward running in three more throughout the match.
Centre Charlie Payne and half Tyrell Bartlett bagged doubles, with second-rower Jett Kelly and dummy-half Othon Morgan also scoring a try apiece as the team won convincingly in front of their home crowd. After losing in Round 1, the Under 13s have won their last four matches on the trot and with two rounds to go are looking primed for a finals berth...
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And Harley in his tiger boots Tash Patton🙂
Desley Beech Eda Priscilla Beech need to buy the paper, look at little Will 🙂
Thieves target Polo Flat storage
Future Generation have confirmed security protocols will be increased at a Polo Flat storage facility after an amount of materials, believed to be a significant quantity of copper wire, was stolen last Thursday August 27.
“Future Generation Joint Venture can confirm there was a security incident late last week at a property in Polo Flat it is sub-leasing to store materials.
Police have been notified about a quantity of materials that were stolen,” a Future Generation Joint Venture spokeswoman said...
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Chloe
Hahah oofttt
More improvements for Cooma’s Lions Park
The latest upgrade to Lions Park in Cooma was been officially unveiled last Friday with Member for Monaro John Barilaro and Snowy Monaro Regional Mayor Peter Beer joining members of the Cooma Lions Club to mark the exciting milestone.
The significant project saw a number of upgrades to the recreational area in Yallakool Road, including the installation of new barbeques, shaded picnic facilities and improvements to the off-leash dog area.
Mr Barilaro said the very welcome additions to the popular park was thanks to more than $414,000 in funding from the NSW Government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund.
“Lions Park is one of Cooma’s most popular parks, and I know the community is very excited about the new and improved facilities now on offer,” Mr Barilaro said.
“A lot of hard work has gone into improving this important community space, and that is largely thanks to the commitment from the Cooma Lions Club...
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The members of the Cooma Lions Club, thank you for the many hours of hard work & dedication improving the park for our community 👏👏
Police investigating sheep remains
Monaro PD Rural Crime Investigators are investigating a number of sheep skins and remains that were dumped on Rockwell Road, Berridale NSW during the night of August 19/20.
Police are calling for information to try and determine the origin/ownership of the sheep to assist with investigations into the matter.
In total the remains belong to four sheep, which are best described as mixed age Aussie Whites/Aussie White cross...
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Meet Bombala’s fab five firefighters
Fire & Rescue Bombala, Station 230 would like to introduce its five female firefighters, Jade, Tammie, Erin, Becky and Emily.
Bombala 230 is the only crew in Region South 1 that has five out of 13 crew members female.
Women have been on the front line of Fire & Rescue NSW since 1984, 35 years of serving their communities, but in 2017 only five percent of woman made up the Fire & Rescue team.
The local Regional South 1 area command has more than 230 firefighters, including approximately 30 females.
“As fire fighters we come from an array of backgrounds and bring various qualities to our crew,” Bombala firefighter, Tammie Anderson says.
“We are breaking the stereotype and spreading the word that fire fighting is a fulfilling and rewarding career for women.”
Bombala’s first female firefighter, Desirea Douch, joined NSW Fire & Rescue, Bombala station in June 2003...
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Thank you ladies. Let's hope its a rainy summer
Welcome Sisters, to best job you will ever have.... stay safe
Wyee used to have an all female crew many years ago.
Yay! Go girls!
Erin Louise Donnelly
Well done ladies.👍👍😁😁
Agree. Go girls !!
Well done 👍🏻
💪🏼 yeah the girls! 😊
Excellent go girl power.
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Erin Louise Donnelly 💪🏻
$80,000 in awards
Newscorp presented more than $80,000 in donations to local organisations at the Daily Telegraph Bush Summit on Friday.
The second annual Summit was hosted in Cooma, exploring issues facing regional and rural Australia in the face of recovering from drought, bushfires and the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Fly Program, founded by Matt Tripet was given $42,900 for the Monaro Men in Flight Program. The program deals with mental health in men and involves a four-day intensive experience in the Snowy Mountains including fly fishing and mindfulness, followed by a seven-week residential mental health program...
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Seven busted in drug raids in Cooma
Southern Region Enforcement Squad (RES) have arrested 10 people and laid more than 60 drug supply charges as part of investigations into an alleged drug supply operation in the state’s Snowy Mountains.
In February 2020, Strike Force Heeterra was established by the Southern RES to investigate the supply of prohibited drugs in the Snowy Mountains and Queanbeyan regions.
Following extensive investigations, strike force officers arrested six men and four women over their alleged involvement in the supply of ‘ice’ and other prohibited drugs throughout the region.
The police operation began shortly after 8am on Thursday August 27, with five search warrants executed at homes in Cooma.
During the searches, officers located and seized drugs, a firearm and electronic devices.
Four men – aged 29, 34, 35 and 46 – and two women – aged 25 and 35 – were arrested and taken to Cooma Police Station.
A fifth man, aged 28, was arrested at Cooma Police Station a short time later...
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Well done and they should be named
Good work police
Great start, well done
Well done good start
Great job...
Excellent work! Community policing at its best.
Is that Seb Jones
👏👏👏well done.
Great work
Great work
👌🏼so good!
👍👍👍 great now babe and shame
Christine Edwards Mckenna
Tammy Jones
Christie Moodie
Myers Anna
Sandra Bacci
Alberto Bacci
James Kanaley & Andrew Oscar Smith this is what I was talking about! So crazy!
Massimo Bacci
Darren
Maddy Jade
👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Thomas Snow !!
Brandyn Threlfall 😳😳😳
JANE A WINNER!
Owner of Birdsnest, Jane Cay was awarded the inaugural Daily Telegraph’s Bush Telegraph Award at the Bush Summit on Friday.
Jane says she was shocked to receive the award, especially with so many people who have given their lives to making a contribution to regional Australia.
“I feel like I’m the luckiest girl in the world, the bush has given me so much more than I could ever give back,” said Jane.
Jane also said she wanted the financial element of the award to be passed onto the Country Education Foundation.
“I was a country kid who got the opportunity to go to university and have a great education and all the opportunities we’re talking about today really rely a lot on that foundation...
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Congrats Jane xx
Well done Jane. Love from us all. Xx
Ridiculous! You would of got awarded the Victoria cross if you pushed Scummo off the stage.
Fab
Shame Scotty from marketing turned up😐
Lucinda George Mark George
Amanda Smith
Oh Jane that is such great news! A very well deserved award. And thank you for donating to the education foundation. 💕💕💕
For a few years now have been watching from afar with interest, the growth of Birdsnest! Congratulations & well done !!
Amazing Woman with a amazing Team too behind her, well done to all! 🙏😍😃
Sincere congratulations Jane. A great accomplishment. X
This is the BEST PHOTO!!
Congratulations Jane! A great leader and a great team! 💐💐
Brilliant Birdies 🧡🤩congratulations Jane!
Oh my God so so crying right now happy tears. You are the most beautiful heart person I know . 🥰💖
Brilliant ! It's wonderful to have recognition for what you have created and achieved with Birdsnest.
well done Jane Cay. Amazing woman leading an amazing concept and amazing team. Well deserved.
Congratulations Jane!! Great achievement!
great photo, when I'm in Cooma I shop there, great staff and warehouse on sites to access things not in the store 👍👍
Congratulations Jane and team
Great work congratulations
Well done. Cooma on the map for good reasons. I 👏 for you.
Super photo and super congratulations! ❤️❤️❤️
Such great work 🤗❤️
Well done Birdsnest Cooma 👏👏👏👏👏
Drive with caution road from Cooma to Bombala, snow and icy conditions. Drive with care.
great photo great reporting
40 mins., drive from Bega NSW AUSTRALIA.. Very cold snap
Yikes. I read there was going to be huge swath of snow coming.
Williams Transport bringing Bombala Mail stuck in the snowy mess.
Bit skatey this morning.
Between Rock Flat and Cooma?
Rob Wilkins look who's holding up the traffic👍
Bega to Cooma in 40 minutes 🤣in your dreams
Cody Henderson
Herb Hedger
Neddy Holland
Jessica Heinrich
Sarah Grimley
John Hood Diana Hood was it thawed by the time you came through?
Sheri Rose
Biljana Jade
Deb Jardine. Wonder what it will do tomorrow? 🤔
Danny McCormack
Logan Crotty
Greg
Victoria Finnane Caddie O'Hare Katie Sullivan Daniel Finnane Jocie Arnold Liam Finnane
Donna Campbell Donna Campbell
Liz Jill
Bree Brownlie
Emma Dixon 😲
Snow and ice on monaro Highway, truck stuck on native dog hill. Drive with caution.
#snow#ice#monaro
Bloody truck drivers have the road closed again......
Cody Henderson
Terry Smith
Jesse Stonham
Wjeres native dog hill ?
Billy Deeb
Lyndon Taylor
James West
Rob Barry
Peter Cox
Doug Wilson drive safe
Julie Higgins
Marc Close
Josh Moore
Ben Kopecky-mills
Jessica Heinrich
Sheri Rose
Brett Armstrong
Krista Burke
Kai Pearse
Danny McCormack
Lachlan Bellas
Michael James
Allister Boyd
Cameron Locker
Funeral & Death notices, Return Thanks and In Memoriam - 26/08/2020
Cathy Dawes Peter Lette Lisa Lette