Monaro Discount Tyres joins Tyrepower
Vincent and Mary Miller, owners and operators of Monaro Discount Tyres in Cooma introduce their exciting news to the region that as of July 1 they will be joining the Tyrepower brand. The couple bought Monaro Discount Tyres in December last year and continued to service the loyal clientele base…
Freddy’s Bakery grand opening
Every small town needs its bakery, and Bombala could not be more excited to see the doors of its own Freddy’s Bakery opening up today, July 1. David and Naomi Bruce are working alongside Phil Lucas of Bombala Bread to once again provide Bombala with a top quality, traditional bakery…
Bell in place
After many years of organising, the Nimmitabel Lions Club’s project the ‘Nimmity Bell’ has been installed in front of Geldmacher House in Bombala Street. Last Tuesday Cooma Cranes lowered and installed the bell, at an event well attended by members of the community, school, Nimmitabel and other Lions Clubs on…
Sheila’s last delivery
Berridale residents who enjoy seeing the celebrated local postie Sheila Gent doing her regular rounds through town will be saddened to hear that after 16 years riding the four-stroke Honda, Sheila has decided to stand down, completing her last round yesterday, Tuesday June 30. “I just wanted a change, I…
Cooma Salvos pop up store now open
The Cooma Salvation Army has opened a pop up shop at their church location at 2 Mittagang Road. The retail store is significantly smaller than their previous location, which means donations cannot be accepted for the time being. “We would like to thank the community for their positivity, support and…
School wellbeing nurse program expanded
A program which enables young people to have a confidential chat with a nurse at school has been so successful in helping students in the Monaro that it has been expanded to other regions thanks to a $4.2 million boost from the NSW Government. Minister for Mental Health, Regional Youth…
Cooma Cats 1984 premiership win
Preview: The Cooma Cats came into the MAFL Division 2 grand final as a team full of confidence, and were expecting a tough battle against Weston Creek, a strong and physical outfit who had been a challenge to beat throughout the season. Busloads of fans travelled to Yass to see…
Sports hub green light
Member for Monaro John Barilaro last Friday joined Snowy Monaro Regional Council Mayor Peter Beer and local sporting groups to mark two significant milestones in the local region. Mr Barilaro said the green light has officially been given for the new $15 million state-of-the-art sports facility in Cooma, which was…
Bombala IGA Powers ahead
Powers IGA in Bombala has just celebrated its ten year anniversary, and to say that a lot has been crammed into that decade of business is an understatement. Andrew and Kellie Power first started out with IGA when it was a much smaller supermarket located across the street, buying the..
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RING IT IN!
A group from the Nimmitabel Public School was part of the crowd looking on as the Nimmity Bell was hoisted into place at the Geldmacher House by Cooma Cranes last Tuesday.
The decision for the location of the bell, which was purchased by the community after extensive fundraising, has been a long process, with many glad to see it finally installed. See page 3.
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Snowy 2.0 gets Federal approval
Australia’s largest ever renewable energy project, Snowy 2.0, has been given the green light to create thousands of new jobs and put downward pressure on electricity prices.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced that Commonwealth environmental approval for the project has been granted after a rigorous environmental process.
”This marks the final step in the planning and approvals phase and the beginning of a new wave of jobs and investment for the region, which will guarantee clean, affordable energy and position our country for the future,” the Prime Minister said.
”Just as the original Snowy Hydro project brought jobs and prosperity to Australia after the Second World War, Snowy 2.0 will help Australia grow its way out of the economic challenges from the coronavirus.
“Already Snowy 2.0 is creating a jobs boom, with over 100 local businesses benefiting from the Government’s investment to date, with much more local investment to come.”
Over the life of the project Snowy 2.0 will create 4,000 direct jobs, as well as many more indirect jobs as flow-on benefits are realised by local businesses and the broader region.
Minister for the Environment Sussan Ley said the rigorous environmental assessment underlined the importance of the bilateral assessment with NSW.
“Not only has the approval paved the way for critical infrastructure that will help the environment, it has ensured vital funding for protecting the area’s biodiversity,” Minister Ley said.
“The final Commonwealth review resulted in additional conditions around heritage, public transparency on data used to underpin mitigation strategies and the protection of native fish species.
“The approval process ensures the development is built and operated in a way that sensitively avoids, mitigates and rehabilitates environmental impacts while protecting the environment and its rich biodiversity as we move to a clean energy future.”
As part of the approval, Snowy Hydro will invest almost $100 million in biodiversity and environmental enhancements, including establishing an offset fund of up to $73.8m through the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service to protect threatened species and deliver long-term conservation outcomes.
Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction Angus Taylor said Snowy Hydro 2.0 is a vital project for the National Electricity Market.
“Snowy 2.0 will provide an additional 2,000 megawatts of fast-start, dispatchable energy and provide 350,000 megawatt hours of large-scale storage, enough to power the equivalent of 500,000 homes for over a week during peak demand,” Minister Taylor said.
“It will reduce volatility in the market, support reliability and bring down power prices for Australian families and businesses.
“Snowy 2.0 is a key part of the Government’s agenda to deliver affordable, reliable power and ensure Australians get a fair deal on energy.”
More information about Snowy 2.0 is online at snowyhydro.com.au/our-scheme/snowy20.
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If the seasons stay dry and drought conditions were is the water coming from for this project and how much is this going to reduce power costs or is this all based on what Angus Taylor is saying just remember he is the one that was telling lies about the Sydney Lord Mayor travel expenses so that might happen again on this project regarding the costs
Not that I'm there anymore but would be great to see Cooma thriving again. Had to walk on side of road sometimes(not enough room on pavement)in Sharp St when I first went to Cooma😀
Now it's 4000 jobs? It was only 2000 a few weeks ago.
Just so long as they dont sell it to china, or any other country!
The pork barrel you have when you are not getting a pork barrel.
Councillor John Rooney
Francois Pereira
Rob Cavallaro
This is starting to run out of steam now it has been announced so many times.
UPDATE: One lane of Kosciuszko Rd is now open at East Jindabyne. Stop/slow traffic is in place so allow extra travel time (2.20pm).
Kosciuszko Road is closed in both directions due to a truck on fire at East Jindabyne.EAST JINDABYNE: Kosciuszko Road is closed in both directions at Bushy Park Road due to a truck on fire.
Emergency services are attending. Avoid the area, use an alternative route, and allow extra travel time.
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Businesses in Polo Flat, Cooma, have contacted the Monaro Post to express concerns about huge increases in their rates - up to 65 percent or more for some, The Valuer General has also realised their UCV details - some properties have had a 137 percent increase in their UCV. We would like to hear from other businesses who have experienced similar increases. What are your rates /VG's report this year?
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The question on everyone's lips!
The snowy brought land in polo flat, some for ridiculous amounts and everyone else’s rates go up. Go figure !
There needs to be an administrator put in to manage this council what do they think that people have money trees growing in their back yard if this council can’t manage a budget then it’s time for them to go the can’t afford to keep on paying higher rates just for council staff to be given free cars etc
Same in bombala, we believe that because the shires have amalgamated that average land prices now includes jindabyne and Cooma land prices. Bloody wrong. I'm sure land prices in bombala haven't increased between 40 and 60 %.
You would think after the bushfires and COVID the council would be trying to look after our hard working local business’s but of course not.. totally disgusting!
One block 182% increase which equates to 88% rise in rates
This is a plot to stop new industries coming to Cooma. The king of Cooma won't be out shined by new KINGS OF INDUSTRY
Every other organisation is in tune with what is going on with corona virus and these bloody idiots are putting the rates up time to split the councils back the way they were like i have remarked before
Why have they increased so much?
Olivier Kapetanakos
To help pay for Australia’s biggest screw up the roundabout
FUNERAL & DEATH NOTICES, RETURN THANKS AND IN MEMORIAM - 24/06/20
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Condolences to the family.
Rest In Peace condolences to family
Not Fish? Siouxsie Griffiths.
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1080 should be banned in this Country. Quolls and Eagles fall victim frequently.🤬🤬🤬
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AROUND THE GROUNDS BACK IN 1995
Wins across the district in rugby league junior and senior grades, representative sportsman, aspiring athletes and more in this week’s sport, 1995.
Against heavyweights the Bega Roosters, Stallions first grade won 28-14 on the back of the strength of their forwards and speed of their backs, scoring 10 unanswered points after half time to win the match. Dean Saddler scored two tries, including a 70-metre effort in the first half as he shot through the defensive line to score an amazing individual try.
Bega were still behind at half time with the score at 18-14 to Cooma, but a second try from Saddler and a late Simon Rees four- pointer sealed the deal for the hosts. Reserves won 28-4, with the reliable trio of Ian Arnold, Steve Hamilton and Marcus Caldwell getting the team across the line. Under 18s, spurred by Sam Sten, Mark Kaufline and Troy Constance had a terrific win despite injuries to some of their key players
to beat Bega 14-6. All three of these teams were then on top of the ladder. To add to this, Cooma’s Under 12s, 14s and 16s all had wins.
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Sam Sten
COOMA INDOOR SPORTS HUB GIVEN GO AHEAD
A $15 million sports hub for Cooma has been given the go ahead at the Snowy Monaro Regional Council ordinary meeting last week.
Council has signed a funding agreement for a three-court indoor sports facility to be built on the grounds of Monaro High School, and a 400m synthetic track to be installed at the Snowy Oval.
The funding has been provided by NSW Government, with the announcement made as an election promise in March 2019 by Deputy Premier and Member for Monaro John Barilaro.
The entire Snowy Oval and Monaro High School precinct will cater for basketball, netball, athletics, AFL, cricket and more.
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Will it be public access or just premission from the school
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COOMA COLTS TEAMS BEGIN NON-CONTACT TRAINING
After a long wait, the Cooma Colts boys and girls teams are back to training in preparation for the 2020 season.
With Under 9s, 11s, 13s, 14s, 15s, 15 girls, 16s, and 18s girls entered and ready, Colts President Erin Bryan is excited for the upcoming season to get underway.
“We will be all about keeping the kids safe,” says Erin, and this applies for both COVID safety and protecting players from bullying and any other issues.
“We are looking forward to a short but really great season”.
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SEASON ON!
Rapid testing for COVID-19 will be made available in the Snowy Mountains region from Monday helping safeguard skiers, boarders and snow enthusiasts enjoying our winter holiday resorts.
Deputy Premier and Member for Monaro John Barilaro announced the ski season is officially open and together with Health Minister Brad Hazzard, urged visitors to maintain COVID-safe behaviours while away.
“COVID-19 has presented many challenges to communities like the
Snowy Mountains, who have had one of the toughest years on record with bushfires and drought,” Mr Barilaro said.
“Thankfully in NSW we are now at a point where we can safely return to our favourite winter holiday destination."
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What about keeping the locals safe. We didn't get a choice about the ski season opening. Now we have to be extra careful when going to woolies as these tourists come in. ALL for the sake of making money for the resorts. We r still in drought and have been forgotten. We have more important things to worry about.
I seriously hope that the accommodation services have the following hand sanitizer in every room, hall, etc Antibacterial hand wash Glen 20 spray A day break between guests per room if a motel etc Cleaning staff spraying & wiping down constantly each seat, table, door handle Light switch!! Or at least 2-3 days break if a holiday home ( like mine ) Everyone please speak up if your see someone not doing the right thing
No hospital in the snowy monaro is set up for covid patients. And ACT wont either intake patients from NSW. Good luck.
Skii season goes ahead, at risk of the large amount of residents being of retirement age. But its just to good for business right, im sure the American owned skii fields would be cheering.
Only if they get tested. Sorry but most people won't want to be tested. We are about to end up like Melbourne. Selfish people
From what I heard today, they aren't managing social distancing too well
Blah blah what about keeping the locals safe what a load of crap. Don’t go out if your in the danger zone it’s simple. Can’t live your life on fear what about if your driving your car and die or your business can’t feed your kids all just as bad as covid
Scarey times we are so close to Victoria’s boarder less restrictions here - stay safe
The skiiers and boarders etc wont get tested. It will ruin their holiday
Very sad to read these nasty comments on the post ....😢😢😢
They should stay in there cities and not here
John Barillaro only chases the almighty $$$$ ski season, brumbies etc he only a stupid mouth piece
Well John Barilaro, let's hope our covid free zone stays that way now outsiders are allowed in. Agree with another comment all for the almighty dollar ......
Mark George
Paul Oakman
Peta Punkineata
Paula Burns
Jenny Pearson this is the testing
JINDABYNE SEES SPIKE IN SEASONAL RENTAL NEEDS
The official opening for popular ski resorts, Thredbo and Perisher kicked off this week seeing many flock to the Jindabyne township and resorts in preparation for a very different snow season
The past weeks have seen many people from all around the country and world taking to social media sites in search for a home during the 2020 winter season.
Though the current COVID-19 pandemic has not completely shut down the mountains this snow season the resorts have put many safety procedures in place to open their mountain to limited numbers.
This in turn is bringing many past and new ski and snowboard enthusiasts to the area in search of employment, with many already having secured jobs with the resorts.
Kosciuszko Thredbo has followed NSW Government guidelines on COVID-19 shared housing policies and has limited shared staff accommodation availability where they are allocated at the discretion of the management team.
All staff accommodation will be governed by the ‘Terms and Conditions of Staff Accommodation’, which all staff need to acknowledge and sign before being formally accepted at check in.
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DROUGHT RESPONSE CO-ORDINATOR VISITS MONARO
Co-ordinator General for the
National Drought and North Queensland Flood Response and Recovery Agency Shane Stone visited our region last Tuesday, meeting with local farmers, contractors and agronomists to discuss current farming conditions and drought measures available at the present time.
The aim of the meeting was to streamline drought funding and the processes of obtaining it, as well as discussing issues specific to the Monaro and its range of employees in the agricultural sector. This information as well as information obtained in other regions visited by the team will be relayed back to Prime Minister Scott Morrison as feedback for future decisions and allocations of funding. Alongside Mr Stone was local Recovery Officer Chris Clark, and Policy Officer Clare D’Arcy. Issues addressed by locals included the long-term process of acquiring funding and the amount of time it takes to complete forms and other paperwork, whilst running their business at the same time. Currently there are 24 different drought relief measures available, and eligible farmers were encouraged by Mr Stone to use Rural Financial Counselling Services and other similar agencies to help access funding. One particularly problematic drought relief scheme for locals has been the NSW Rural Assistance Authority’s Emergency Water Infrastructure Rebate Scheme. With more struggles with water than any drought in recent memory, this scheme was not able to assist all eligible applicants, as it ran out of its allocated funding early and was closed May 14.
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URGENT NEED FOR FOOTPATHS IN EAST AND CENTRAL JINDABYNE
Snowy Monaro Regional Council Mayor, Mr Peter Beer discussed the urgent need for footpaths in East and Central Jindabyne when he was guest speaker at the first face to face meeting of members of the CWA Jindabyne Evening branch on June 10 following COVID-19 restrictions easing.
During the COVID-19 lock-down, members met for two formal meetings using Zoom technology.
Mayor Beer discussed some of the problems concerning road safety, one of which was the lack of footpaths when disabled people using wheelchairs or parents
pushing prams were forced to traverse the narrow streets in pursuit of their daily lives, especially whilst avoiding the number of increasingly wider vehicles parking kerbside (or on the nature strip) outside residences.
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Pictured, Snowy Monaro Regional Council Mayor Peter Beer with
CWA Jindabyne Evening Branch Cansin Fricke, and Ms Jacqui Neijens.
FRNSW PREPARED FOR ANYTHING THIS SKI SEASON
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is prepared for anything this winter as the NSW ski fields prepare to open to an eager public on 24 June.
The FRNSW Perisher Valley Station will be fully staffed for the ski season and able to respond to a variety of incidents that occur with the influx of snowsports enthusiasts to the area.
Perisher Valley Station Captain Garth Willmott said numbers are currently restricted to around 50 per cent of usual under the current COVID 19 guidelines. However, as restrictions are eased the station will still be busy with more people in the area.
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Hey that’s Ben lodge manager at Cowra on the right
SNOWY ASSURANCES ON HEAVY TRAFFIC THROUGH COOMA
Snowy Hydro and the Cooma Chamber of Commerce held an online Zoom meeting on Wednesday June 18 in which Snowy Hydro made a detailed presentation, eager to set the record straight on a number of traffic related concerns around Snowy 2.0.
Snowy 2.0 Project Director Kieran Cusack, Relations Manager Dean Lynch, Senior Executive Gabriel Curtin and Snowy Project Director Paul Smith were on hand to provide updates and answer questions.
“It’s important that we have a strong, well informed chamber and we want everyone to be comfortable that they know the facts,” Dean Lynch said.
“There’s been a lot of myths floating around town on what’s going on with the traffic, and we want to make sure that this is a bit of a myth-busting session.”
One key talking point was the number of Heavy Vehicle (HV) movements coming from the Polo Flat concrete segment factory. Snowy Project Director Paul Smith explained the peak period of traffic would be early on in the five to six- year project and would diminish over time.
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Pictured, the special trailers to transport the concrete segments.
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I can't see third trailer happening, even two will be tight in the NP
They might have to widen the new roundabout if they are going to run trucks that big
how would they handle the snow conditons i cant it
Probably all steering axles
Fix that abortion of a roundabout that was just constructed at polo flat.
Aaron Millikin
What is the problem with it Michael?
Joel Bloxsom
Sharon Williams show Steve these trailers.
COUNCIL RATES TO INCREASE BY 2.6 PERCENT
Snowy Monaro Regional Council has introduced a rate increase of 2.6 percent for the upcoming financial year.
Councillors adopted the Operational Plan and Schedule of Fees and Charges for 2021 in the ordinary council meeting last week.
Councillor John Rooney moved the motion to increase the rate to the maximum rate peg of 2.6 percent, set by the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART).
“The rate peg of 2.6 percent is less than half a percent higher than the rate of inflation,” said Cr Rooney.
“Council is running at a $6 million deficit. There are never ideal circumstances and we have to bear in mind that if we freeze our
revenues, we’re not freezing our expenses, and wages are rising faster than 2.6 percent. All of our costs of operating this council increase and generally they increase past the rate of inflation and if we do not keep pace with inflation we will have no option but continue to wind back the level of service that we provide to ratepayers in our community."
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Impeccable timing! I'm still trying to work out what we get for our money now. We get charged a waste management fee and still pay when we get to the tip. No road side service here.
I just wish the council would work for its money....some places are an absolute disgrace...
Water rates doubled land values jumped up a lot then 2.9% on top of that has the council done such a great job???? Council top heavy
More thievery from an unconstitutionally illegal bunch of criminals, who have no rights to charge anyone for anything
Rates should be collected by the state government and distributed to local councils in fixed even proportion. So the wealthiest areas get and pay at the same rate.
Believe it or not, the monaro area has to pay around $500 a year more in council rates than other big regional cities despite property in those cities being worth more than double. Its an absolute disgrace.
Rates have increased enormously in the last 14 years, from just over $1000 per year to over $2500 per year and have reduced/removed services during that time! Can anyone explain why this is many times more than CPI increases?
The ACT have reduced the rates due to Corona virus. So what does this Monaro Council do ?? Put the bloody rates up. What the hell. This is Bullshit.
FOR GOODNESS SAKE HOW ARE WE ALL GOING TO EXIST STOP ALL THIS STUPID SPENDING WE ALL ONLY HAVE ONLY CERTAIN AMOUNT OF WAGES AND PENSIONS !!!!
We own property in Perth 15 minutes from the city and also at Nimmitabel .. rates for Nimmitabel higher
Thinks it time for an outside audit and some job cuts especially from the higher levels of council.
Our rates are double the price of other places and I don't understand why? And now we will have to pay more. This is absurd!
Not the fault of us rate payers your $6 million in trouble, too many managers!!
It’s time Bombala said Goodbye to this shambles
Council was in the black before merging!
I don’t see how our rates can go up that much when the only service we get is bin collection. If there wages have increased that much, how do you get a job in council.
Moniqui Mc
Manage it better maybe
Stop wasting money on crap and we would be fine. Cooma council is a joke
Why
Why does the ratepayer have to pay for a rate increase when the council has got themselves into debt. Cr. Rooney you are gone next election mate voting and passing it. There needs to be some stuff love here.Get rid of some staff and stop wasting money.
I read they got $25mil for Cooma/Braidwood road upgrades twice Still can't even drive on it.
SNOWY 2.0 "ALL ABOUT JOBS" - PM
Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Energy Minister Angus Taylor were in Cooma last Friday to inspect work on the Snowy 2.0 concrete segment factory construction at Polo Flat.
They were accompanied by Liberal candidate for the Eden- Monaro by-election, Fiona Kotvojs.
Mr Morrison and Mr Taylor emphasised the Snowy 2.0 project was all about creating jobs as it also acted as a giant power storage for the country.
While Mr Morrison’s visit didn’t include a formal announcement that the Federal Government had given the project its final approval, he said “We’ve got some decisions which are pending right now and they’re not too far away."
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Would be good to get a copy of Scomo’s inspection report.
attemptted leverage by the Scomo isn't that Senator Molan in the photo
Scomo out vote buying if there was no election you wouldn’t see scomo
Boasting about the size of fish he caught.
Temporary jobs
Mark George
If he wants to promote JOBS talk INFRUSTRUCTURE DECENTRALISATION Permanent INDUSTRIES and Good ABC Local reception Mobile Phones and NBN All the above are about PEOPLE who want to live in the Eden Monaro Electorate No cuts in the Local ABC and. A FAST TRAIN would be a good start Mr PM
Idiot.
The Nimmity Bell was lifted into place at the Geldmacher House this afternoon by Cooma Cranes.
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Well that’s great, taken a long time for this to happen. 👏👏
It's about time, it's a beautiful bell👏👏
Tracy Hunter the bell we took photos of the other day we were there😆😆😆😆
At last
Finally it has a home
Scott Kell
Now for a petrol station!
about time aye Russ Haylock
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Prime Minister Scott Morrison out at Polo Flat earlier today discussing the Snowy 2.0 Segment factory site. #cooma #snowymountains #snowyhydro #snowy2.0
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“I know Fiona Kotvojs is our local liberal candidate here, for the Eden-Monaro by-election, just can’t wait to get her teeth into ensuring, if she is successful at the by-election, working, as part of my government, to ensuring that we keep delivering the jobs that are part of this project” Shakespearean effort Mr Morrison
Wish I would have known I would have gone and egged him
I think under the circumstances we have found ourselves in he’s doing a good job ♥️
Did he visit any fire affected communities on this trip?
Mick Reid How’s the trim work from hillier in the background
Nicole Devoy shame you didn’t run into him to keep the family legacy going 😂
More destruction from the king of destruction!
Lachlan Wilson
Melissa Taylor
Jason Moschioni
Karen Farrell
He should of been put in the ground as a time capsule
Tee Roy
Jason Newby this is why
Jordan Shaw did you see him?
Rob Cavallaro
Kady-lee Wood
Belinda Payne SCOMO IS IN COOMA
Knock jobkeeper on the head
Keith you can shitcan Mr Morrison, but your that weak you block someone who shitcans you, hmm snowflake
Same party who blocked wages increases for the front liners who are doing a great job in these tough times.
Work is well underway preparing the Polo Flat site for the Snowy 2.0 concrete segment factory. The factory is expected to be operational by the end of 2020.
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What Angus Taylor forgets to mention is that the costs has blown out and it’s only just getting started originally 2billion dollars but more than likely 20 billion or more by the time it’s finished and do very little to lower power prices but Angus seems to have a problem with the truth
How dare you build over a sacred site, where the tragic death of 4 people happened when VH-SMB crashed on May 20th 1976. It’s disgraceful and disrespectful to the relatives of all of the victims and first responders on that day. Surely the Polo Flat site was vast enough to allow that space to be left undisturbed? The Snowy Mountains Authority/SMEC should hang their heads in shame for allowing this to happen.
How about we look at the positive side of things , there will be jobs for people in the Monaro
Wow, that's quick! I wish I could get a builder in Cooma to work that fast!!
How everything changes! But oh how dry it is for you folk on Monaro, looks so bad. Pray you get rain.
Bring it on, good for business here...
Ryan Perry yes your famous and doing a great job,I'm very proud of you my son.x
Welcome to the future of earth no land just a concrete jungle with cloned animals.
Looks like the desert out there 🌵 🎰 casino???
Is that the Polo flat airport?
That's great!!!
Great news
Mitch Wiley this is out the back of the yard. Layne would just sit at the fence all day and watch them
Aaron Mackay
Doug Parker
Nigel
Craig Mcmurrich
Sam Keown
Mark George
Set aside the environmental impact assessment process to fast track the destruction of Kosciusko National Park so the smirking chimp (Morrison) can try and bring down the Depression unemployment levels.
Emma Muller
Karen Thelan
Plant some trees
Keith Hollamby busy operation.
Ann Patton
FUNERAL & DEATH NOTICES, RETURN THANKS & IN MEMORIAM - 17/06/2020
MONARO PROPERTY MUSTER - 17/06/2020
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JOURNEY FROM NIMMITABEL TO BOMBALA
Former Bombala local, Dennis Peadon whiled away some time over the June Long Weekend by running the railway line from Nimmitabel to Bombala, a distance of 63kms.
While the running was interspersed with jogging, walking,
stumbling through vegetation and scaling or crawling through fences, Denis completed the jaunt in just over 12 hours.
He started in Nimmitabel in the frosty dawn, with the temperature at -8, but was able to shed layers of clothing along the way.
This may not have been the best idea, as when he reached Bombala in the dark at 7pm, attired in shorts and t-shirt, he found it quite fresh to say the least!
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I think it would be great for the rail trail to have these lovely little sidings restored
I wish they would re install the line.
Now let us do it on bikes or horses.
Yo!
Graham
Fran Hasaart remember we use to pass this little railway shed on the way to Bombala I loved that drive you could see for miles and miles
Great job, Dennis. We used to drive past here frequently and it is sad to see the siding in disrepair.
Great effort Dennis
That’s awesome. I’m mates with a famous person.
Superb effort Denis!!!!
Great work!
Nice work denis👍
Great work 👍
Nice little spot.
Good job, you look a happy chappie 👏👏
Well done 👍
STALLIONS 1994 WIN UNDER CAPTAIN-COACH NEIL HENRY
Preview: After clinching a win against Merimbula in the preliminary final, the Cooma Stallions had the chance to take home the silverware of the Carlton 1994 Group 16 Rugby League Premiership against the Bega Roosters at the Bega Recreation Ground.
Centre Mick Hamilton recalls excitement before the game within the team and himself.
“We had a good all-round football side under Neil Henry,” says Mick, who was also well aware of the challenges Bega would pose.
“We knew we were up for a big game of football, they’ve always been a hard side to beat”. With Reserves winning 30-10 against
Eden earlier, the Firsts took the field with the hope of winning both senior grade grand finals.
Pictured, Reserve Grade Premiership winners Freddy Freebody and Dean Lynch.
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DONATION TO RFS GROUPS
The Coolamatong Snowy Mountains Golf and Country Club has recently assisted four local RFS crews in their local area by purchasing and distributing 10 hand-held radios to be used in future operations. The brigades that have benefitted are Berridale, Avington Park, Gully’s Road and Ingebirah, with these devices allowing them to have correspondence with fellow crew members from outside their trucks.
This project was able to eventuate thanks to a range of local sponsors who committed a combined total $5,400 to the clubs planned RFS Charity Day in April, which has been rescheduled to later this year due to COVID-19.
With the sponsors funding being released early, the Club will be able to add to this tally for the RFS through the competition fees when they hold the event.
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FOOTY OFF!
It has been announced that the 2020 Group 16 Senior Rugby League season will not be going ahead, citing issues with player safety and wellbeing due to COVID-19, and the effect of drought, bush fires and now the virus on the Far South Coast and Monaro region.
“The Group 16 Senior Rugby League Clubs at its General Meeting on Wednesday 10 June voted to suspend the Group
16 Senior Competition for Season 2020,” said Group 16 Rugby League Chairman Allan Wilton in last Thursday’s announcement.
“All Senior Clubs acknowledged the extreme hardships that have been placed on our communities and businesses over the past 12 months because of the drought, the bush fires and now the COVID-19 Pandemic restrictions.
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Georgie boy 😂
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Liam Rankin you’re ugly bro
ROB RECEIVES AM FOR FORESTRY CAREER
Former Bombala resident Robert de Fegely was among those to receive an Australia Medal over the Queen’s Birthday long weekend, for “significant service to the forestry industry through business and advisory roles” over the last 40 years.
Rob first came to Bombala in 1980 to work for Margules and Partners on a softwood plantation, after completing his Bachelor of Science (Forestry) degree at the Australian National University in 1978.
During his time on the Monaro he was involved in a range of community projects, such as being project manager for the Bombala Bicentennial Gardens in 1988, planting trees and forming trails to create what has become a centrepiece of the town.
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PUPPACINOS ARE HERE
Saturday June 13 saw Sandy’s Grooming Tails in Cooma celebrate the opening of K9 Café, allowing locals dogs to enjoy a cuppa with their friends.
“For us, it’s all about the dogs,” owner and operator Sandra Brabon said.
“We’ve got home- made treats that we’ve made in our own kitchen. We’ve got gourmet treats as well as our basic dried treats, and of course, we have a self-serve bar for people to grab a coffee or tea for themselves as well.”
The K9 Café is attached to the dog grooming salon on 167 Sharp St and was opened by Sandy, her husband Danny and sister Vicki.
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The best place to sit and enjoy a coffee with the puppies. The dog loved the treats too. ❤
Great idea Sandy. You’ll have a barking good business 🐕
Nicole Devoy if you ever took scruffy, she would be the Karen version of dogs at a cafe.
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Nick Walsh 🙊
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Jan Mint, Stew Mint!
Khan Sandeberg
Our 2 puppies loved the chocolate crackles, donuts and iced vovos we got on Saturday. They actually looked so perfect, my son was tempted to taste one! 🤔 They also look very smart in their camo coats, best of luck with you're new adventure, the shop looks fabulous and we will definatly be back for more treats soon.
Our fur babies went there on Monday and loved it especially the cupcakes🐶
Looks gr8 Sandy.. All the best .. Cheers.x
All the best Sandy, see you soon
Well done Sandy , hope it goes well for you.
Well done sandy and team❤️
Good luck Sandy 👏👏
Rachel Samsa cute day trip!
🐕🐩👍💛
Claire oh my god actual puppacinos
JCS SOPHIE HARPER ARTWORK UNVEILED ON 2020 MYTHREDBO CARD
Jindabyne Central School values its cultural connections to the wider local community.
When Thredbo released its K-6 local schools MyThredbo Card Art Competition, JCS students took to the challenge to come up with a design under the theme ‘Gondola’.
JCS Year 3 student Sophie Harper was among the artists who entered the competition and was thrilled to be announced the winner of the 2020 MyThredbo Card artwork.
Her artwork displays sunset hues, with bold red gondolas marching their way towards Merritt’s and a mountain horizon showing detail beyond her years.
With this year’s artwork celebrating community, Sophie’s artwork will be imprinted on the back of all Thredbo cards over the 2020 season.
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Such beautiful work Sophie, and what an amazing prize! Great memories too x 😍
wow very impressive well done Sophie and family, beautiful 😍
Congratulations Sophie! Xxxx
Way to go, Kiddo!!
Susannah 😍
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Oh wow. That’s awesome. Congratulations Sophie! I can see why you won - it’s a great picture on many levels.
That is fantastic, congratulations Sophie 👏🎉
Very cool! Go Sophie! 👏🏻
So proud of you Sophie!!! 💜💜💜💜💜