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Peter Firth Named Citizen of the Year Senior Citizen of the Year Mick Newling (pictured left) Former sergeant of the police force and Yass Rotary Club President, Michael Newling took home the award for Senior Citizen of the Year, awarded through his commitment to commu- nity events, evident in his appearance at the day's ceremony; Cont pg 2 & 3

Mick Newling (middle) accepts the Australia Day Senior Citizen of the year award - alongside Aus Day Ambassador Ethan Butson and local member Wendy Tuckerman. followed by praise of his He has been instrumental local community, in saving and revitalising local facilities, preserving “Gundaroo is a small heritage and traditions, village but it has a creating new ways of fundraising to support heart of gold.” village groups and, most Peter Firth – Yass recently, supporting Valley Citizen of the mental health through the Year. creation of the Men's Yass Valley’s Citizen of year was his role in the Shed. Peter has been the Year for 2021 goes to Gundaroo community, in Like many of his fellow active in the bushfire Peter Firth from particular in the bushfire award winners, Peter was brigade, co-founded the Gundaroo, the final fighting brigade as well as unaware of his nomina- Gundaroo Community winner announced at the being a leading member tion, but feels “It was a Association, served on ceremony in Coronation of the Gundaroo Commu- great honour.” the Gunning Council for Park on Tuesday morning. nity Association. Local A long serving and valued 11 years, led the Peter’s legacy of tireless member Wendy Tucker- member of the village Gundaroo & District community work in man was approving of this community, Peter's Historical Society as Gundaroo spans many year's choice, affirming contributions have founding member and years, in particular the Peter as a “very deserving spanned local President and was the creation of the Gundaroo person, Gundaroo is lucky government, active com- driving force behind Mens Shed. to have such a wonderful munity service, fundrais- establishing and community representa- ing, sport and social operating a number of Mr Firth’s efforts that won tive.” activities. local community groups. him the distinction this Peter’s acceptance was

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Young Citizen of the Year - Holly Fleming Moving on to the youth of Yass Valley, the winner of Young Citizen of the year was accepted by Holly Fleming, for her national efforts in dance. Holly, a long time Yass dancer starting at the Murrumbateman Dazzle Dance Academy, has since gone on to represent MAKS Ballet Studio, a representation that has been noticed even overseas with an invitation extended by the United States. Holding over 100 trophies, Holly was nominated by her mother, a gesture she feels immense gratitude for; “My mum said to me a week ago to read an email, and it was the confirmation email of my nomination, I was like wow...yes, it was a nice surprise, I was not expecting it, I didn’t even think about having a nomination let alone getting an award, so having mum nominate me was a huge surprise and I was really thankful for that.”

Upon accepting her award, Holly was overcome with emotion as she acknowledged those who have helped her “I just want to say thank you to my parents and my dance studio.”

The Murrumbateman Christmas Carols Committee was awarded an Individual Community Service Award. Community Group of the Year - Karen Davis accepted the award on behalf of the Yass FM Richard Wilson (pictured above) Murrumbateman Christmas Carols collected the Community Group of the Year Committee. award on behalf of his colleagues at YassFM The award recognises, in particular, the hard work 100.3, Yass Valleys local radio station. of Robin Darmody and Karen Davis in overseeing, and growing, the Murrumbateman Community Yass FM was recognised for its efforts in Christmas Carols for more than 11 years. The Carols keeping the Valley populace up to date on the started in the Murrumbateman Recreation Hall in COVID pandemic and changes to the town’s 2006 with around 30 people attending. Robin and Karen volunteered to form the Committee for the restrictions. Staffed by volunteers, these Carols in 2008, ensuring the continuation of the individuals were on air every day during the event under the umbrella of the Murrumbateman height of the pandemic, providing a regular Progress Association and growing the attendance. In surplus of information. YassFM, even before 2017, they collaborated with the Murrumbateman the COVID pandemic, had been an active part Village Markets Committee to bring another of the community for approximately two dimension to the event, introducing market stalls decades, demonstrating a concrete, resolute and food vendors. Through their dedication to the position within the culture and life of Yass community, and their creative flair for executing this Valley. event, the Murrumbateman Community Christmas Carols now attracts crowds of 500 plus people to enjoy a magical and free event. Page 3 YASS VALLEY TIMES WEDNESDAY January 27, 2021

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Kim Turner, Nick Miranov, Ian Lumsden and Bimbi Turner. Australian of the year Peter Firth accepts his award from Deputy Mayor Nathan Furry, Aus Day Ambassador for Yass young scientist Ethan Butson and local member Wendy Tuckerman. Jean Frost, Warren Waterhouse, Annie Waterhouse and Clr Geoff Frost. Tuesday’s Australia Day crowd.

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'We'd love some more woodwind (flutes, clarinets) and low brass (euphonium, French horn, trombone,) percussion and a conductor,' Robin advised. Experienced saxophonist David Martin relished the chance to play again. 'I've played for a long time, but I haven't played for four years. I used to play with the Blamey Street Big Band for fifteen years, so I'm used to playing big band jazz. I did remember how to read music; it was just fun!' he laughed. Jenny Geldart from Murrumbateman has played in the Canberra City band for the past 13 years and spoke with passion about why she loves playing in a band. 'It's just bloody awesome. Very rewarding playing in an A grade band and I thought coming along here tonight, even if we're not all up to that standard, it's re- ally nice to be able to share, support other musicians and just play together. That's how you grow. As humble as this group was; we made some great sounds,' Jenny summed up. For flautist Jennie Blythe the start-up band was also a chance to connect and dust off her instrument for the first time in six months. Concert band starts up- L-R Jenny Geldart, Jennie plays in the Brindabella Orchestra. "It hasn't been decades for me, but it's been quite a Blythe, David Martin, Andre Hillege, Camilla Duffy and while since I've played. I thought it was good fun. I Robin Winterflood who put the call out. In a relaxed mode, the group played and laughed would love to see a broader range of instruments, more 2021 in Yass Valley is shaping up to be a musical anti- their way through a dozen songs, including 'Road to people going forward." dote to the past year of pandemic stress. Along with Gundagai', 'Click Go the Shears', 'Bound for Botany Jenny congratulated Robin for sparking the effort to the chance for Yass Valley youth to join a regional or- Bay', 'You Raise Me Up' and some toe-tapping 'big-band start something local for people in Yass. chestra this year, an even more grassroots opportunity jazz' numbers. "You've got to have someone to get things going.' has arisen for musicians of all ages. Without a full complement of players, the musicians And congratulations to all the musicians who listened showed their agility and 'let's make do' attitude as they and responded to Robin. What I heard in her question Trumpeter Robin Winterflood put the call out recently played the parts of missing instruments and cheerily was so much more than 'does anyone want to play in a to see if anyone was interested in starting a local con- sang along. band?' cert band. The response was enough to give Robin the The positivity was infectious. It wasn't long before this I heard, 'does anyone want to shake off any sadness, confidence to give it a go. journalist was singing and toe-tapping along. stress or loneliness and embrace joy and together- Half a dozen musicians turned up, some dusting off ness?' instruments which hadn't been played in years while The special camaraderie experienced by people mak- What I saw of this first band practice effort gave me others are regular players in some of Canberra's elite ing music together was particularly cherished given the reasons to hope 2021 could be a truly inspirational bands. year of cancellation of just such activities due to Covid. year -a restart for all of us if we could just bring some 'It was quite fun musically. Not too hard. It will likely of that 'let's give it a go together' attitude on show from It's been fabulous that these people turned up. I continue on a Thursday night in the Mary Curl room of the newest band in Yass. would love it to grow, only because we're all a bit tired St Clement's Church Hall. Once a fortnight likely; it's a of going to Canberra. We want as many interested, dif- bit of a work in progress," said Robin. Jasmin Jones ferent musicians to join in. That's the main thing, and All musicians are welcome, with some players partic- from there, who knows?' enthused Robin, who also ularly needed. Editor Yass Valley Times Trades

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The ‘dirty’ water problem in Yass is not going to be an final statement? Based on the recent photographs on that Tuckerman can do to ensure that rate-payers easy problem to solve. It is not going to be solved Social Media do they feel like they have “high quality, aren’t overburdened. That is to provide the $31.9 without large capital investment. It is ongoing and a reliable and affordable water that meets modern million dollars from the State Government to fund failing of successive governments both state and local. environmental and health standards? That is for them Council’s preferred option. Problem solved. However, by Over recent weeks, facebook pages and posts in the to answer. the sound of it Tuckerman is expecting a Yass area have been flooded with photos and co -contribution from Yass Council. Yass Council means statements around the colour of water, water taste, as What Goward provided was political speak and it was a your back pocket in the end. It is pretty clear that well the turbidity of water. (Turbidity is the measure of great way for the outgoing member to use incumbency Council doesn’t have a large amount of funds for this, relative clarity of a liquid. It is an optical characteristic to sway the public to put their trust in a relative otherwise they would have fixed the water problem well of water and is a measurement of the amount of light unknown, Tuckerman, before she retired. Looks like it before now. I think Council have likely chosen the that is scattered by material in the water when a light is worked. bespoke option and the coalition doesn’t want to shined through the water sample) I suggest residents spend that much money or never did want to. I smell send some of those samples off to Yass Council and Maybe it’s time for Yass residents to take samples of a special rate rise or Special Rate Variation (SRV) so ask them to be tested. The results will be interesting their ‘dirty’ water and send them off to not only that Yass residents can have an upgraded facility with and I’m happy to assist in deciphering the jargon. Council, but the Department of Primary Industries. potable water. This means you may pay and pay dearly Furthermore they could send them to independent for what is a human right. Potable water, (safe to drink). I am currently a Board member on a Water County laboratories for testing. Council, an organisation which has 11,000 properties From where I sit Yass is currently famous for a few connected directly to the network’s water supply for Tuckerman decided to chime back in to the water things. ‘Dirty’ looking water and development drinking water, west of Yass. I hold one of a possible ‘argument’ on January 15 (this month) and close to application processing times viewed as some of the two board positions previously held by Goulburn MP some 2 years since she, Goward and Blair joined forces longest in NSW. It’s also known for supposed Wendy Tuckerman. The water authority covers the to fix Yass’ water and the now infamous “Woo Hoo” extravagance. The proposed construction of new councils of Bland, Coolamon, Junee, Temora and parts caption. offices and amenities for indoor staff is certainly hard of Cootamundra-Gundagai and Narrandera. It also I think the Goulburn MP, partly responsible for Yass’ to swallow when people find the water most difficult to supplies water in bulk to parts of Hilltops water as funding can be provided from state, has get down their gullet, yet a wish list has been produced (Harden, Boorowa and Young and other parts of attempted to have a ‘buck each way’ with her for projects to be identified and to gauge public Cootamundra-Gundagai with distribution handled by constituents. sentiment. The recent Council media release stated the local councils. As any network does, it also suffers the following, “In February 2020, Council endorsed a from issues relating to water from time to time. She says, “The election commitment to Yass water is ‘wish list’ of projects and resolved to undertake My comments here are in no way a reflection of any subject to the guidelines of the Safe and Secure Water planning and design work so the projects would be offical position of the water authority as an program. This requires a rigorous design and ‘shovel ready’ in the event of grant funding organisation in any way. I believe in free speech. My procurement process as well as ensuring any level of opportunities. One of these projects is a Civic Precinct, comments are based on observations and knowledge co-contribution from Council doesn’t overburden which would include a new library, community rooms and skills gathered from a time spent in local rate-payers or require a significant increase in water and exhibition spaces, long term Government tenants government which commenced in 2012 at Harden and rates - unless approved by the community.” and the retention of Crago Mill among other elements. now Hilltops and my time spent campaigning for Council is keen to understand if the elements for cleaner water. I have run in 2 by-elections, 1 state and Who said anything in the 2 year old media release inclusion in the Civic Precinct meet community needs 1 federal election, as well as a regular state election. about the residents ever paying??? Where was that and expectations. At its December 2020 Council Pre Wendy Tuckerman’s election, the Liberal mentioned???? Ouch, Ouch Ouch! meeting, Council resolved to ask the community for member for Goulburn put out a media release dated further feedback regarding the preferred location for February 7, 2019. Tuckerman hoping to be elected at She says, “I am just as frustrated as the community on the Civic Precinct. Submissions about the location are the time captioned the Pru Goward Media Release with why these matters take so long to commence. After particularly sought for the continued use of Council’s “WOO HOO! The NSW Government will deliver top requesting a briefing from the Department and current location in Comur Street, Yass, or, alternatively, quality drinking water to the residents of Yass. I’m so Council, it was clear to me that Councillors needed to another site that will meet Council and community thrilled for you all. Thank you to those residents who be briefed and that a decision to commence Stage One needs in the long term. have fought so hard and reached out to me with your was needed to be made by Council to progress.” Community members are invited to make a submission concerns. We are certainly listening.” on the proposed location and scope of works. She says “Stage one will see improvements to the Raw To read more and to make a submission, please Nearly 2 years later nothing has really been delivered Water Pump Station, Bubble Aeration and urgent works visit: www.yassvalley.nsw.gov.au/our-council/news/arti- at all. Half way through the State Government term and at the Water Treatment Plant. It is agreed that these cle/856” with 2 years to go, Tuckerman is likely mindful of the works will provide a significant improvement to the time it will take for the work to be agreed upon, the quality of water, whilst further discussions and If Council can’t see that fixing the water problem is cost found, construction design and tender and planning works on detailed design and Business Case priority number 1 for Yass residents their gauge needs implementation. Tick tock. Tick tock. continue. The estimated project cost of the fixing. At the next election it may be time to vote with Council-preferred option is $31.9 million”………”I your feet if they don’t respond swiftly enough. Goward’s release went on to say, “I commend Council believe that consideration needs to be taken on the Spending needs to be reined in and a focus needs to and the community for this project to be delivered, we impacts to local household water charges from a be put on more progressive development and the are committed to building world class infrastructure….. greater project cost.”……”These decisions being made funding of that department at Council. The only way Once the business case is finalised we will make fund- need to be challenged, and justified, to ensure the best out of this is to grow Yass’ rate base by providing more ing available from the NSW Liberals and Nationals possible outcome now and into the future.”……”Yass affordable housing and therefore, more funding to go flagship $1 billion Safe and Secure Water Infrastruc- residents deserve the water quality issue to be fixed towards fixing the water supply. What has been ture program.” Who is taking the blame for the 2 year sooner rather than later but they don’t need to be discussed above only half fixes the problem. The part time period to get to here? paying excessive water rates if it’s not needed.” not yet mentioned in this Letter To The Editor is the part I will write about in the coming weeks. The Water Pru Goward is no longer in politics and is retired, what Wait a minute, before it was all about Infrastructure Network. The old asbestos cement she said then, doesn’t hold any water now, pardon the “Once the business case is finalised we will make piping and cast iron pipes are the next problem. Most pun. Niall Blair who is also mentioned in the Media funding available from the NSW Liberals and Nationals county towns suffer from outdated infrastructure. It’s Release and quoted, was Water Minister at the time, flagship $1 billion Safe and Secure Water the pipes in the ground which you rarely get to see however, retired in October 2019. His words, also now Infrastructure program.” From where I sit, it has gone which will need a full assessment and then you are pretty worthless. from “Woo Hoo!” to the realities of actually talking tens of millions of dollars for replacement. A implementing a costly and complicated water system. new water treatment plant will prove little, if the pipes Goward chimed back in via the same Media Release One that the State Government now expects you to the water then passes through to get to your taps are gloating over the $5.5 million provided for projects in chip in for. No mention of that before at all. deteriorated, diminished or dirty. the Yass Valley since 2016. The release stated “The NSW Liberals and Nationals Safe and Secure Water Tuckerman and her cohort speak of “Building world Yours Faithfully Program ensures regional communities have access to class infrastructure.” But as revealed above she high quality, reliable and affordable water that meets appears worried that “any co-contribution from Matthew Stadtmiller modern environmental and health standards.” Council doesn’t overburden rate-payers or require a SFF Candidate in the recent Eden-Monaro Federal Do the people of Yass and surrounds agree with the significant increase in water rates.” There is one thing By-Election. Page 8 YASS VALLEY TIMES WEDNESDAY January 27, 2021

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icbirds that blew inland during a storm. What is the outcome for these calls about wildlife in strife? Wildcare: wrapping up 2019–20 Our statistics for 2019–20 show that: sadly, 1179 animals Unfortunately, around half of the birds couldn't be saved or died or were euthanased; 947 were taken into care; Recent statistics for Wildcare show that over the year to July had to be euthanased – many were victims of road vehicle 421 disappeared before assessment; 237 were left in the 2020 we responded to almost 4400 calls about wildlife collisions and also a large number of cockatoos had beak & wild, and observed; and 194 were released or relocated upon needing help. Road collisions accounted for almost a third of feather disease (not treatable). The good news is that we assessment. all calls, involving all animal types. were able to help many birds, including 377 released, 30 ju- This year we received 260 calls in the ‘Information’ and veniles successfully reunited with their parents, 24 trans- ‘Other’ categories. Many of these were generous offers of do- A large proportion (45%) of all calls related to macropods: ferred to neighbouring rescue groups for care, a number of nations and help from members of the public, during and fol- mostly eastern grey kangaroos (95%) and some wallabies escaped pets returned to owners or rehomed and a juvenile lowing the bushfires in the region. A number of calls about (5%). Road collisions were the primary reason for more than Gang-Gang unable to be released and in permanent care. animals (50) also related to fire and drought. half of macropod calls (56%). Calls were also for: orphaned or Small mammal calls – a total of 247 – mostly included pos- Wildcare is run totally by volunteers and has charity status. abandoned joeys (12)%, often related to road deaths of sums (66%) and echidnas (27%), as well as gliders, koalas Contact Wildcare on 6299 1966 (put it in your mobile). If you mother; being caught in fencing (6%), and dog attacks (2%). and a native rat. would like to make a donation (tax deductible), then check The number of calls about bats for the year was 62: split out the website: HYPERLINK "http://www.wildcare.com.au" Around 1000 calls about birds came in, and while this cov- fairly evenly between microbats (28) and flying foxes (32). www.wildcare.com.au ered 84 different species, the most commonly reported were: Of the wombats called in over the year (226 in total), many magpies; galahs; sulphur crested cockatoos; crimson rosel- were due to the skin disease, mange (38%), car collisions Merran Laver for Wildcare las, and wood ducks. A couple of the more unusual species (22%) or being orphaned (12%). were a white-bellied storm petrel and two red-tailed trop- Page 9 YASS VALLEY TIMES WEDNESDAY January 27, 2021

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Now When was it?day and dance. Guessing competitions, donations for raffles and prizes were all generously supported.

At Binalong the streets were decorated for a street parade of gaily decorated cars and school students presented “a pleasing spectacle, dressed as some of them were as Red Cross nurses and soldiers.

After rendering some patriotic songs, they marched in procession to the sports ground” A dummy wounded soldier at the auction sale “called forth some spirited bidding, which realised in all £23, which shows how much a wounded soldier is appreciated.”

The bazaar was opened on Thursday night, and continued on Friday night, when the hall was fairly packed with an enthusiastic gathering. The proceedings were brought to a close on Saturday night by a social, which was again thronged. The total proceeds amounted to £640.

At Galong the sports, concert and ball were expected to raise between £600 and £700. The Rye Park sports day was expected to clear about £100.

People gave what they could. Coolalie school children donated “Fat sheep, Jack Davis; bag of chaff, Edward Burgess; pair of pictures, Arthur Boyton; 1 turkey, Lovell Sheldrick; 1 fowl, Will Devlin; 1 basket vegetables, Lilly James; cushion, Clare Davis. Mrs. Brasington donated 1 pair of canaries; Mrs. Wilesmith and Mrs. Burgess gave a set of afternoon teaspoons; In the afternoon a very dainty lunch was provided, and a small charge made. At the conclusion of the day the proceeds reached £19/0/9, which was most gratifying.” It is interesting to explore the significance of dates. loyal Australians to do their utmost to raise funds “to Captain Arthur Phillip might have hoisted the flag in enable the Red Cross organisation to provide Such was the first Australia Day in the Yass District Sydney Cove on 26th January 1788 but then on 30 July 1915. By 1935 all States had begun to Lieutenant James Cook had already claimed the comforts and nursing assistance for sick and celebrate 26 January, rather than their own original Eastern Coast of the continent for the British on 22 wounded soldiers and sailors” The response from settlement dates, although it was called Anniversary August 1770. And of course, Australia didn’t exist as the Yass district was outstanding. Day in NSW or often referred to as Foundation Day. a nation until 1st January, 1901. Significantly none of these momentous occasions acknowledged the The Yass Courier exhorts “We are out for a record. In 1946 the Commonwealth and States formally very obvious fact that the land was already No sum is too small no cheque is too big” In Yass agreed to 26 January although before 1994 it was occupied, utilised and managed by Aboriginal the procession and entertaining pageant entries simply designated as the Monday closest to 26 Australia long before any of these events occurred. such as the “sarcastic allusion effigy to the Yass January. Photo Cont page 11. Tram”, with the street tastefully decorated in colour Long forgotten perhaps, Australia Day was first coordinated ensigns, encouraged the fund raising. Judith Davidson for Yass and District Historical celebrated in Yass and elsewhere on 30 July 1915 Society. to raise funds to support World War I troops. The At Wargeila, Mr. and Mrs. John Horton generously Premier of NSW made an impassioned plea to all prepared their grounds and woolshed for a sports

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Thursday afternoon and evening went out for hours searching their missing person. They certainly did saw the Harden, Young and Yass areas. this. It was very rewarding to give SES Units, Binalong Volunteer the news to family members.” Rescue Association, Boorowa and Inspector Jacob Reeves said, Young Paramedics, Yass Highway “Fortunately, we found our missing The majority of emergency service Patrol, Goulburn Police Rescue, person safe and well, with staff present were volunteers, Young Detectives, Young Crime treatment only required for coming out for free to help find the Team, Binalong, Koorawatha and dehydration and a broader health missing person. The emergency Young Police conducted a search assessment. I am personally very services combined well with outside of Boorowa for a vulnerable proud of all the emergency service Inspector Reeves stating that they missing person. staff for their efforts in the heat and “could not have done it without in challenging terrain. In amongst them.” The contingent of emergency all the briefings and instructions, we services also had a Police Air Wing remembered that somewhere out He also thanked the Telstra workers plane on the way from Bankstown. there was a human in need of who flew their drone over the assistance and this was our search area to provide extra Can anyone identify this patriotic lass from the Split into teams with assigned overriding thought. The last thing I coverage. 1915 Yass parade? search areas, including some very said to the teams before they left steep and high terrain, the staff was to do their very best to find our State Gov Funding Rotary Markets Member for Goulburn Wendy Tuckerman has announced the following projects as being successful in funding from the Crown land reserves and community facilities fund. • $14,000 to install a new boundary fence and safe access points First Yass community market for 2021 was So with more advertising and higher profile Return on the Crown reserve to protect high conservation value box-gum held last Saturday the 16th in the Memorial all looks good for the coming year, with grassy woodland and maintain open space amenity within Hall. hopefully more venders and the more patrons Murrumbateman village. that come through the door the more funds Despite short notice confirming the markets the wonderfull Rotary Club of Yass has to • $11,998 to repair and upgrade the caretaker’s cottage on the were going ahead a small group of loyal stall spend in the Yass Valley Community. Rotary is Yass Showground. holders set up in and outside the hall on a a wonderfull band of hard working volunteers perfect summers day. and we as vendors are delighted to have the • $9,152 to control wild dogs and foxes in the Brindabella and With Rotary members efficient adherence to markets return. Wee Jasper area. the Covid hygiene and social distancing, a successful market resulted. Unfortunately only Bimbi Turner, One Tree Olive Oil. • $2,085 to purchase and install four self-closing cattle resistant a small number of shoppers, however most pedestrian gates at entrances and cattle transit points on the stall holders recording good sales from these Gundaroo Common. loyal shoppers.

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Alison Scanes (from Yass) woven coasters all hand made. Allan Wishewan (Bowning) Fresh fruit & vegetables. Ben Merivale (from Braidwood) Bee keeping courses and honey. David & Jacqui Miller (Murrumbateman) Idyllic Hills winery. Ian and Pam Hook (Lego Miniatures) Toys and collectables. Jane Bayles (from Canberra) used books. Joshua Steenbergen (Canberra) Hot food/drinks. Kathleen Hourigan and Wendy Steenbergen. (from Canberra) (LOLLIES R US).

The first of the monthly Riverbank Markets ran at the estimated 1500 visitors across the morning. plained. "We began that from our first market today riverbank park in Yass om Sunday and was a huge "It's a fantastic start for our monthly markets," Mr with a donation to Yass Roos AFC to help with their success. Hennell said. "We had plenty of locals attend, as goal post pad replacement." Despite the heat of summer finally arriving, some well as visitors from Canberra, Goulburn, Young, 47 stalls put their wares on display for local shop- and of course across the Yass Valley." The Yass Roos also benefitted by running the pers. Items included clothing, arts and crafts, home- Although run as a business, Riverbank Markets sausage sizzle for the markets, with their site fees wares, candles, pet treats, books, collectibles, pet will be donating profits back to the community. and insurance donated by the organisers. accessories, furniture, Lego, toys, fresh local pro- "Once we cover our costs we'll donate the extra The next Riverbank Markets will run on the 28th of duce, tea, and more. funds to local community groups as well as the February from 10am to 2pm at Riverbank Park, Organiser Andrew Hennell said there were an Country Education Foundation" Mr Hennell ex- Yass. Page 13 YASS VALLEY TIMES WEDNESDAY January 27, 2021 Social housing must be expanded as surge in homelessness expected The Yass Valley Times has taken a deep dive into the housing crisis in Yass…next "Industries such as aviation, hospitality, week’s feature story is ‘The housing tourism, events and higher education have squeeze in Yass.’ been demolished by the pandemic. Even Pictured: Carly Scanes from Complete today, the hospitality industry is requesting Property Solutions Yass - outside a house a new assistance package, aviation has no on Plunkett Street which recently attracted idea when international borders will reopen 40 applicants. and the universities are no clearer as to Meanwhile there are calls at a national when they can accept new international en- level that social housing must be expanded rolments. as a surge in homelessness is expected "Amid this uncertainty, expanded social A significant expansion of social housing is housing offers a powerful social and eco- urgently needed to prevent surging home- nomic response. By investing in social hous- lessness as banks announce they are with- ing we can put a rocket under the drawing support to households that can not construction industry to employ tens of pay their mortgages. thousands more people. At the same time we can quickly expand the number of The big four provided mortgage deferrals to homes available to people whose liveli- hundreds of thousands of households when hoods have been devastated by the pan- the pandemic hit last year, preventing fore- demic." closures. But on January 20th, nine news- papers including the Sydney Morning According to today's report, the Common- Herald reported that these repayments wealth Bank had deferred 158,000 loans pauses will be removed. between March and October of last year, with 46,000 loans still on pause in October. Everybody's Home - a national campaign to Westpac paused 145,000 loans and ap- end homelessness, said the decision would proximately one quarter had yet to resume contribute to a surge in housing stress. payments. A report released by Everybody's Home in "The initial surge of the pandemic may have mid-December predicted COVID-19 would passed but the economic aftershocks are lead to a nine per cent surge in homeless- still smashing household incomes. Housing ness and 24 per cent more Australian fami- and homelessness providers we work with lies experiencing housing stress in 2021. are under more pressure than ever with ab- It found a Federal Government investment solutely surging demand," said Everybody's of $7 billion in social housing would make a Home spokesperson, Kate Colvin. serious dent in homelessness, turbocharge

he said. Last financial year, Rural Aid provided assistance "Unfortunately, drought and bushfires create long- to the tune of $28 million dollars to farmers and AustraliaMates Day is theHelping perfect chance toMates help a mate term challenges for rural communities, which aren't their communities, in the form of fodder, drinking Australia's leading rural charity has used Australia always fixed by decent rain. Rural Aid helps farmers water, counselling and financial support. Day to launch its 2021 fundraising efforts on a day and townships that are struggling to get back on that embodies the essence of being a mate. their feet, after some of the toughest years in his- "As we mark Australia Day, and celebrate the great tory." parts of our country, consider helping out a Rural Aid is encouraging the nation to dig deep to The money donated to the Mates Helping Mates mate you've never met," Mr Warlters said. help our farmers who are still bravely battling the campaign will contribute to Rural Aid's Stronger effects of bushfires and drought. Futures program. "The assistance Rural Aid provides helps change the lives of everyday Aussie farmers." CEO of Rural Aid, John Warlters, said the Mates The multi-faceted initiative provides farmers Helping Mates campaign is a great chance to show with wellbeing through Rural Aid's team of resilience Rural Aid's Mates Helping Mates campaign contin- our appreciation for those on the land. building counsellors and rural communities with the ues into February. To make a donation, visit www.ru- ideas, resources and volunteers they need to rein- ralaid.org.au/mates-helping-mates "A donation to the Mates Helping Mates campaign is vigorate their town. the perfect way to lend a helping hand to a farmer,"

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Sholto Wines may not yet be a name all that familiar to Yass Valley wine drinkers, but it will be. Sholto’s Jacob Carter’s winemaking philosophy has a focus on wines that are alternative in nature and distinct in style. This week’s “swirl” is a great example of Jacob’s approach to winemaking – the Alternative Wines from the Canberra District Sholto Fume Blanc 2019. “Fume” in wine terms often refers to the “smoky” characters derived from the use of oak barrels. Unlike Browse most Sauvignon Blancs on the market that only ever feel the cool grip of stainless steel, in this wine, Jacob has not our range only used oak, but also contact on yeast lees to build out complexity. This is no ordinary online Savvy. www.sholtowines.com.au Pale golden straw in colour, a quick swirl reveals tropical fruit aromas including freshly cut rock melon and guava with alluring struck-flint complexity. In the mouth, the wine has a rich and mouth filling texture with tropical fruit flavours and a delightful slick of savouriness and lingering line of acidity.

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Sholto Wines is a winery located in the heart of the Canberra cool climate wine district. Established midway through 2013, young winemaker Jacob Carter (pictured left) chose to settle and start his own label in the cool climate region of Canberra. Although the more famous varieties out of this region are Riesling and Shiraz, Sholto wines shifts its focus on the more alternative varieties of the area in an attempt to prove that the region is capable of producing all styles of outstanding wine. While still young and able to experiment, Jacob has yet to find "his style" of wine, so uses a very broad range of "out of the box" wine making methods and techniques to produce varieties that normally would be very hard to find in Australia. Jacob entered the wine industry at the age of 18 and has worked under many of the local and even national winemakers. Having gained a wealth of experience through various wineries across New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia, Jacob launched Sholto Wines at the end of 2016 with a focus on more of the alternative varieties and styles that few hear about. With his keen interest in alternative varieties, Jacob’s styles are different, but consistent. Wine Events in the Yass Valley Region

Now that we are full steam into 2021, flows into “Music Monday” for those with against the best cool climate wines in further afield to the same. However, if we can start to look forward to getting a mind for melody. the country. The show’s events include you want a more relaxed and personal out and about and participating in wine tasting sessions that allow punters wine experience, then you can always events that are part of the gourmet Another great weekend wine experience to meander through hundreds of wines visit a cellar door on any other weekend fabric of the Yass Valley Region. These is the Harvest Hamper Trail. Coinciding with your own Riedel tasting glass, and and you will be warmly welcomed and events will be bigger and brighter this with the grape harvest period (Mar/Apr), the leisurely Long Table Gourmet Wine richly rewarded. year, making up for the lost experiences participating wineries allow punters to Luncheon that showcases the show’s of 2020. This week we take a look at indulge in fine food, great wine, art and medal winning wines served with a Cheers! just some of the events across the music as well as an opportunity to learn sensational multi-course lunch. For Brent Lello region. about the winemakers, winemaking and more information this grand gourmet the stories behind the wineries. The experience visit The Murrumbateman Moving Feast has dates are yet to be set for this event so https://www.accwineshow.com.au/ become a beacon for the region, shining keep your eyes peeled for more a light on the fabulous local wine and information. More details on these two There are likely to be other events, such food producers. The “MMF” is a events can be found here https://maker- as the Harvest Festival and the Fireside weekend dedicated to a roving sofmurrumbateman.org.au/events/ Festival, throughout the course of the experience of degustation delights. year as well. Keep your eye out on the Each participating winery serves up a Wine Shows are a great way to local print media, social media channels signature plate along with a glass of experience quality wines on a grand and websites for more information as it wine to compliment that dish. scale. The Australian Cool Climate Wine comes to hand. Consume, Enjoy, Move-on, Repeat. You Show, held in Murrumbateman, is a also get a bonus Riedel wine glass. The nationally recognised stop on the wine Such events are indeed a great way for MMF is scheduled for the weekend of show circuit and provides a platform for you to discover the delights of the region October 2nd & 3rd. This weekend also wineries to benchmark their wares and to introduce family and friends from Page 15 YASS VALLEY TIMES WEDNESDAY January 27, 2021 Livestock Market Reports - SELX Yass

A&B McRae sold 6 Angus Steers with Jim Hindmarsh & Son for 460c/kg, av 400kg, $1840ph. Saying goodbye to their poddy 'Alex', Sienna & Somer Gann, Gurrundah helped Jock (Duncombe & Co) sell their 57 XB Lambs for $210ph. Photos SELX

Prime Cattle – 21 January 2021 370c to 443c/kg. Feeder heifers were 3c to Lamb numbers were steady and the quality were $1 to $3 stronger selling from $150 to 10c/kg stronger with crossbred heifers was fair to good with some of the new $185/head. Heavy lambs sold from $185 to Total Yarding: 451 having the biggest rise. Medium weights sold season lambs starting to go dry. Trade lambs $210 and extra heavy lambs topped at from 390c to 438c/kg. Heavy trade steers were limited and heavy and extra heavy $255/head. Carcase prices averaged from Numbers were steady and the quality was lifted 6c and made from 378c to 425c/kg. lambs were well supplied. The were also 800c to 850c/kg cwt for the trade weights. good. There were a few more medium weight Grown steers and bullocks were firm selling good numbers of light store lambs. The Hoggets reached $224/head. yearlings but heavy weights were best from 360c to 390c/kg. A limited supply of market sold to a firm to cheaper trend with supplied. A few pens of heavy vealers were heavy grown heifers eased slightly selling the exception of the light new season store Mutton numbers were similar and quality offered along with 58 cows. Prime grown from 342c to 365c/kg. lambs. was mixed. Prices were cheaper with light heifers were limited. The market sold to a sheep having the biggest fall. There were a dearer trend. Most cows were heavy weights and gained New season store lambs were $13 dearer few more orders for ewes to return to the 2c to 5c to make from 282c to 312c/kg. selling from $131 to $162/head. Medium paddock. Medium weight ewes sold from A light weaner steer sold to 500c to a and heavy trade lambs were firm to $2 $130 to $174/head. Heavy crossbred ewes restocker. Heavy butcher vealer steers Prime Sheep & Lamb – 20 January dearer making from $160 to $186 and heavy made from $175 to $220 and heavy Merinos reached 460c and the heifers 445c/kg. 2021 lambs sold from $184 to $210/head and sold from $188 to $215/head. Feeder steers were 10c/kg dearer with breed were firm. Carcase prices averaged from considered. Medium weights made from Total Yarding: 13,032 790c to 830c/kg cwt. Extra heavy lambs sold 411c to 444c and heavy feeders sold from from $188 to $234/head. Shorn trade lambs Cricket

Peter Hicks lets one go. For Boorowa, Anderson starred with the Even in YDCA A-Grade, a first innings bat for over an hour to accumulate 67 score of 6 for 239 would not seem a including nine fours and a six. bad effort but Bowning’s woes J.Carmody also scored 48 runs. Wicket continued for another week as they takers for the Buffalos were; Burleigh, were run down by Boorowa Cricket club L.O’Mara, Swaffield, Schofield and and lost by a run after 38.1 overs. The Betts. Bowning Rec Ground has recovered to allow the ball to run a bit more, but a In the other match played on the 16th of very windy day for both sides. January between the Yass Golf Club and Bowning won the toss and elected to Gundaroo Goats, Golf Club won the toss bat; Mark Dyball claimed a heap of and batted first, Captain Ben fours and 74 runs but was surpassed by Hutchinson was run out for just 7 runs. Nathan Schofield with 75 runs. However the Golfie went on to make 6 J.Carmody and A.Blomfied each took 2 for 185 and in response Gundaroo fell wickets for Boorowa. At least the short managing only 176 in spite of an Buffalos will have the bye next Saturday excellent 75 runs by S.Egan. to recover. RG Page 16 YASS VALLEY TIMES WEDNESDAY January 27, 2021 Yass Valley Times Shine Shield 2021

Great action shots as the competiors dive into the pool last Wednesday evening.

The numbers at Yass Pool were sparse this year these two venues. With Short notice for the Yass event, Shine Shield compared to previous events, not surprising under the it was well attended for what is going on at the Binalong 651 circumstances, at least the limited event did go ahead. moment.” Yass 595 Harden 447 We spoke to Belinda Arabin Pigram; “With the It has been tough for everyone wishing to hold Jugiong 215 bushfires last season and we could not run the Shine sporting events during these past months and sadly it Boorowa 210. Shield due to smoke and then with covid19 for this seems Binalong, Jugiong and possibly Boorowa season. Our committee was concerned if we did not try sessions of Shine will not go ahead this year. Organisers are no doubt holding their respective and hold a Shine Shield, we would lose this event. breaths that the Shine Shield will proceed next Which is its 55th year, so with the restrictions placed Not surprisingly, there were no ground-breaking Wednesday 27th January and that all will return to on Binalong and Jugiong swimming pool facilities those performances at the 2021 Shine Shield but the normal in 2022. two venues were out. With a Covid19 plan put in place committee did provide a points tally based on a Harden is holding their event tonight. for Yass and Harden it would enable the event to run at “weighted-average”: RG

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