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SUBSCRIPTIONS
SNOWPOST SUMMER 2018/2019
DELIGHTFUL FAMILY HOME
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24 NIOKA PLACE, COOMA $495,000
4 Bed, 2 Bath, 2 Car
Close to schools and ovals and in a quiet, safe residential street amongst quality homes. Offering four bedrooms, two family rooms and spacious kitchen.
More from Boller & Co on page 33.
PH: 6452 4155
IT’S ABOUT PEOPLE. WE ARE YOUR PROPERTY PEOPLE.
168 SHARP STREET, COOMA
Declutter before selling for better results - Landmark Harcourts top tips
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Decluttering can make all the difference when selling a home, showing potential buyers space and allowing them to focus on the property, rather than the person.
See page 32 to find out more.
Landmark Harcourts Bombala:
144 Maybe Street, Bombala
Phone: 02 6458 4455 & 02 64583 558
bombala@landmarkharcourts.com.au
Go Right to the Top
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94 Massie Street, Cooma | 3 Bed, 1 Bath, 1 Car
$380,000
Located to offer tremendous view over Cooma we have listed a large brick home within walking distance to the centre of town. Offering 3 large bedrooms, huge living room with access to a timber deck, family room off kitchen, two wood heaters and a huge room under the home perfect for a rumpus, entertaining room.
More from One Agency on page 31.
Contact Craig Schofield: 02 6452 6121
M: 0414 865 922
E: craigschofield@oneagency.com.au
W: oneagency.com.au
LARGE FAMILY HOME - QUIET LOCATION
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39 TULONG AVE, COOMA
ASKING $489,000
Privately situated at the end of Tulong Ave’s cul-de-sac, this large family home offers expansive Northerly views from its high set positioning. The home provides for excellent space throughout its 2 levels of living, and 3 large living areas.
See more from Fergusson on page 35.
M: 0429 788 143 | Office: 6452 7004
E: shannon@fergussonrealestate.com.au |
www.fergussonrealestate.com.au |
50 Vale St, Cooma
Resort lifestyle with a rural outlook
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10 Rydal Road, Cooma
$795,000
There is a grand yet rural feeling as you approach this spectacular property, which has been built as a forever home on approx 1.5 acres. A lot of thought has gone into the design and layout of the home, offering large open plan living spaces and providing all the modern comforts you desire.
More from Fisk & Nagle on page 30.
Shop 3 Centennial Plaza, Cooma
Ph: 6452 4043
www.realestatecooma.com.au
add us on Facebook
@realestatecooma
New wings take off
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The Canberra Gliding Club has purchased a new glider, which will be available to use at Bunyan Airfield. The new glider performs 50 per cent better than the other training gliders currently housed at Bunyan Airfield.
currently housed at Bunyan Airfield.
Scott Doggzy Digges Mathew Clarke Looks like the trailer survived that you worked on.
I miss Bunyan. Faye Darmody
It was my dream to fly in one...maybe on my 60th
Family’s generosity gifts Bombala retirement village
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Four years ago, Bombala siblings, Laura and Herbie Kennedy left an incredibly generous legacy to their community – the funds to build a retirement village in Bombala.
It is a staggering gift of enormous benefit to the community, and it was with excitement that the local committee for the Kennedy Homes teamed with Southern Cross Care in Bombala last week to launch the anticipated project.
Story on page 5.
Nimmity Bell unresolved
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The February 7 meeting of Snowy Monaro Regional Council saw two members of the public discuss the location of the Nimmitabel Bell.
The bell was purchased from America, using donated funds from the community, plus assistance from the former Cooma Monaro Shire Council and State Government.
The Nimmitabel community expected the bell to become a major tourist attraction, encouraging motorists to stop and spend some time and money in the village.
See page 4 for the story.
I think it should either be at Geldmachers Museum in the forecourt or up at the old mill.
welcome home
Sharon Newham
Out today! The local newspaper covering it all #themonaropost #snowymonaroregion #localnews #localsport #localbusiness #wedneadaynewsday #flowingfestival #checkitout #🗞
Boco Rock Community Fund delivers for Monaro FM
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In 2018, Monaro Community Radio (Monaro FM) made a grant funding application to the Boco Rock Community Enhancement Fund. Monaro FM was successful in its application with the funding providing a backup transmitter and receiver for its Mt Emerald transmission site. The Mt Emerald transmitter provides the main broadcasts over the greater Monaro on FM 93.3, with feeds to Jindabyne on FM 93.9 and Bombala on FM 103.7. Story on page 2.
Playgrounds opened
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Upgraded playgrounds in Adaminaby and Berridale are being enjoyed by families, eager to make use of the enhanced recreational spaces. Both playgrounds were officially opened last week with Snowy Monaro Regional Council Mayor John Rooney and Councillor Rogan Corbett joining school children for the occasion.
Rogan Corbett joining school children for the occasion. More on the front page.
Vox Pop! What do YOU think? Comment down below.
Lower tip prices, you might encourage people to dispose of rubbish properly.
YES!!!! Queanbeyan used to have a pickup day every 3months which resulted in the place looking like a dumping ground. Now each household gets 2 free pickups each year at a scheduled time. You can’t put anything out until the weekend prior to the scheduled pick up. Works very well!
Maybe they should just make tip fees an affordable price or free for large items. People might go use it instead of illegally dumping it. 🤷
Yes, perhaps a free day at the tip for those capable of removing their own large rubbish and an organised collection time for those whose circumstances prevent them from taking it themselves.
Yes but it cost rates payers money maybe a free tip and people can bring items to the tip instead of dump it ,or maybe one day a week free tip like on a Saturday
Absolutely. When it is the Salvos they should not be charged at all. It is not the Salvos fault people illegally dump! It's a disgrace. Totally shameful that they would profit off them.
Yes. Definitely. Would save a lot of illegal dumping at Salvos etc. Only needs to be 6 months or even once a year.
No for the collection - it's not very appealing for anyone driving through to see rubbish everywhere, but yes for a fee-free day at the tip, potentially once a month or something similar. 🤔
Yes but it could be by calling council and booking it in. Queanbeyan Palarang council do this.
No because it results in people chucking all their crap out on the nature strip and leaving it there for months waiting for collection
Yes, even if its once a month
Yes if other people can use it why not
Yes ! Maybe a few times a year.
Yes, we definitely need it. I know a lot of our community can’t afford to take a lot of items out to the tip. Some will store them till they have the means to properly dispose of them, but many others don’t and it causes a lot of issues for everyone. Four a year would be great, maybe one at the beginning of each season, it would stop slot of the illegal dumping that is currently occurring.
Possibly a free day once per month or every six weeks at the tip for people to take their own unwanted items to the tip. Aesthetically it would not be appealing in the streets to have items sitting along the kerbside.
Absolutely yes!
Yes we have it twice a year you in a neat pile out the front on the nature strip it's the people who scabb through it that leave a mess
Yes at least twice a year
Absolutely would be excellent. Too much rubbish around.
Yes for sure.
Yes definitely but needs to picked up regularly
Yes we used to get 3 free pickups a year you would book it in and put it out on the weekend before but what we found was that people would drive around and go through your pile and take a lot of things that they could get money for or that they needed so your pile would end up scattered and a lot smaller then when you started it is a great idea just needs to be managed well
Yes - a lot of councils give you 4 a year!
Definitely yes, they do it in a lot of other councils
YES! should one once a year...
Lion Dancers at the Lake Jindabyne Flowing Festival #lakejindabyne
Wilson Lo
It was an honour to perform there today as part of the Canberra Dragon Dance team.
Lenny Cox
Lake Jindabyne Flowing Festival on now.. come and get involved in all the fun at Banjo Paterson Park #lakejindabyne
Beautifully renovated home in a dream location
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78 Hawkins Street, Cooma
3 bed | 2 Living | 1 bath | 1 Car
$325,000
In this price range they don’t come
much better than 78 Hawkins Street.
If you are looking for a quiet and
peaceful home, then look no further.
More from STEVE ALLEN on page 38.
"Excellent Service, at all times"
Shop 10, Centennial Plaza, Cooma
steveallen.com.au
sales@steveallen.com.au
When size and location matter!
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203 Maybe Street, Bombala | $330,000
Situated on the main street and in walking distance to local schools and shopping centre sitting on 8785.2m2 this property is family ready and as rare as hens teeth!
More from LANDMARK HARCOURTS BOMBALA on page 38.
144 Maybe Street, Bombala
Phone: 02 6458 4455 & 02 64583 558
www.landmarkharcourts.com.au
Acreage Living at its Absolute Finest
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1242 Bobeyan Rd, Shannons Flat
$630,000 | 3 bed, 1 bath, 3 car
Here’s your opportunity to purchase approx. 100 acres situated on the picturesque Murrumbidgee River.
More from FISK & NAGLE on page 37.
Shop 3 Centennial Plaza, Cooma
Ph: 6452 4043
www.realestatecooma.com.au
add us on Facebook
@realestatecooma
If It’s Views You Want
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394 Numeralla Road, Cooma | 4 Bed, 2 Bath, 2 Car
$629,000
Size and quality are on offer here as you immerse yourself in the idyllic surrounds of this wonderful home. Impeccable and cleverly designed it comprises four bedrooms all with BIW’s ensuite and WIW to the main, plus a living area with vaulted ceilings and offers amazing awe inspiring open plain views.
More from ONE AGENCY on page 33.
Contact Craig Schofield: 02 6452 6121
M: 0414 865 922
E: craigschofield@oneagency.com.au
W: oneagency.com.au
Affordable Rural Invest!
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“11 Brierly Street”, Dalgety NSW
Dalgety is a quaint rural town located alongside the Snowy River, in the heart of the Snowy Mountains and 11 Brierly Street is a comfortable weatherboard home that was originally known as Wroes Post office circa 1892 so there is a bit of history attached to the property for those that love a story!!
More from NICK KIRSHNER on page 32.
www.nickkirshner.com.au
(02) 6456 6783
LARGE FAMILY HOME - QUIET LOCATION
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39 TULONG AVE, COOMA
ASKING $489,000
Privately situated at the end of Tulong Ave’s cul-de-sac, this large family home offers expansive Northerly views from its high set positioning. The home provides for excellent space throughout its 2 levels of living, and 3 large living areas.
More from FERGUSSON REAL ESTATE on page 36.
M: 0429 788 143 | Office: 6452 7004
E: shannon@fergussonrealestate.com.au |
www.fergussonrealestate.com.au |
50 Vale St, Cooma
FOOTSTEPS TO THE SHOPS
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29 SOHO STREET, COOMA
2 bed 1 bath 1 car
$250,000
This two bedroom, one bathroom cottage is a blank canvas, with great established areas. The northerly loungeroom is full of natural light with a slow combustion wood heater.
More from BOLLER & COMPANY on page 31. www.bollerco.com.au
PH: 6452 4155
"IT’S ABOUT PEOPLE. WE ARE YOUR PROPERTY PEOPLE."
168 SHARP STREET, COOMA
Some of the Monaro Post staff doing a little bit of Pub Painting. #pubpainting #alpinehotelcooma #themonaropost #stafffun #painting #thinkimanartist #workmates #havingfun
Clearing sales, public notices, jobs, garage sales etc.Clearing sales, public notices, jobs, garage sales etc.
Call for Visitors Centre to extend hours
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The Monaro Post’s first Facebook Vox Pop initiative has seen a great response from the public.
The paper asked the question “Should Cooma Visitors Centre (CVC) be open after 3pm?”
The CVC, operated by Snowy Monaro Regional Council, is currently open from 9am to 3pm seven days a week. The Monaro Post has, over recent years, often been asked why the centre closes so early, especially when similar centres in Jindabyne and Tumut are open later in the afternoon.
Story on page 7.
So if you read the whole article it does explain why the hours are what they are, it doesn't say it here on this post which everyone will once again comment on.... •The VC used to see around 120,000 people through its doors, that has decreased to around 35,000 • The VC is rate payer funded. Jindy and Tumut are run by National Parks. • The funds from the reduced hours are then used to upkeep the website etc and help fund major events •The website sees around 200,000 visitors each year. I believe the staff at the VC do a wonderful job promoting the local region and like most things nowadays many people just "Google " the information they need. There are after hours information packs available at the door of the VC.
Yes. Not all visitors travel between 10.00 and 3.00. I remember doing weekend work there when Cleve Maher was in charge. Great experience.
Is it stained? Is it broken? Would you give it to a friend?
Salvos seek help to cut down crime at the Family Store
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In the period December 2018 to February 2019 the Cooma Salvation Army has spent over $10,000 to dispose of rubbish that has been illegally dumped at its donation drop off site.
The Cooma Salvation Army is appealing to all in the Snowy Monaro community to solve the growing problem of illegal dumping and stealing from the donations at the Cooma Salvation Army Family Store.
Read the story on page 9.
I don't condone this sort of behavior at all and think it is disgusting that people are doing this. However, maybe the Council need to reconsider the fee's they are charging at the tip as well. The fee's are quite high, and maybe people can't afford to take their old belongings to the tip. But like I said, its disgusting that people are taking it to the salvos!!
I am not condoning what had happened. However I did drop off many items during business hours on a Monday and 3 bags were perfect condition children’s clothes, as I was driving away the bags were thrown into the skip bin !!!
Sandra Mortimer
I do two things: Ask myself am I disposing of the item because it is damaged, faded or unusable. If so my responsibility, my bin (or trailer). If un-damaged, in good order or can be updated I recycle through donation. Two, if I just have one or two items or they are large I place them on my front lawn near the gutter. Usually gone by evening. Respect the people who have to clean up your unwanted rubbish. I don't know why all councils don't have bi annual household clean ups on a rotational basis.
Over NZ, they will not except donations unless they are open. They test any electrical item, and will ask you to take it away if it doesn’t work.
Disgusting behaviour, I have even had someone try to take my donations while there , did they get a tongue lashing
Camera's will deter a lot of this.
The Salvos, Council need to work together to have a free, seperate drop off site (polo flat) which is manned, lockable, secure with cameras and accessible during business hours so people can bring items, staff can check if it can be sold or not and Council can collect for recycling ...this would clean up the shop front and give people a proper place for there stuff to be disposed off
Do they have cameras...it works well and is a great deterant
Unfortunately a lot of what is donated is unsaleable 😏
Maybe if council dropped there tip fees it may not happen
To lazy to take to tip .Easy to just dump it for someone else to deal with.
Thomas Snow
FUNERAL NOTICE
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RIP Aunty Doris xx
Omg I’m son so sorry jen. Your mum was such a jewel 💎 loved seeing her at shows. She will be so terribly missed, my condolences
Lovely lady.... still see her heading down to the school . Sack on her back to feed her animals.🐴🐑
R.I.P Doris
R.I.P Doris
Barbara Kennedy
Rip gorgeous lady 🙏🏼🙏🏼💔
RIP thinking of you Jennifer & Deanne
Rest in peace Doris 😢
R. I. P
Snowy Mountains Yard Dog Trials held at The Station over the weekend
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The Monaro Utility Dog Club, established for over 25 years in the Monaro Region, hosted a Yard Dog trial at the Station Resort over the weekend.
Participants from some of New South Wales top dogs competed in the trial including the newly crowned NSW Yard Dog Champion for 2019, Trapper.
Pictured, Kelpie working dog, Larry, herding sheep during first trials.
In sport: MTB Festival
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The Snowy Mountain Bike Festival kicked off over the weekend seeing many locals and visitors entering to take on one of the biggest mountain biking challenges of the year.
This three-day event, over six stages, had a prize pool winnings of $5,000 up for grabs during the competition.
Details in the Monaro Post.
Back to the future for Polo Flat Airfield
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It’s a case of ‘back to the future’ for the Polo Flat Airfield in Cooma, as Snowy Hydro has recently purchased the property from Elisabeth and Michael Apps.
The airfield was established as an important base during the construction of the Snowy Mountains Hydro-electric Scheme in the 1950s.
Read the story on page 3 & 4.
I think it is well and truly time that the Snowy Mountains Authority puts in place an appropriate memorial at the site of the crash honouring both the lives of those lost and also honouring the immense bravery of the man first on scene, Robert Starkey. This should be a place family can attend.
I remember the plane crash it was I think in Winter not sure of the year...
Daniel King
Kay Wittig
$8m boost for unis
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Deputy Premier and Minister for Skills and Regional NSW John Barilaro yesterday announced the NSW Liberals and Nationals in Government will invest an additional $8 million into the expansion of the Country Universities Centres, opening a number of new locations in regional NSW. Read the story in the Monaro Post today.
