Save the date: Bombala Platypus Day 12 October - Mayoral Column 7 August 2019

I had the pleasure of contributing to the tapestry that will form “Woven, a Snowy Monaro Story”, last Thursday. The lovely staff at the Cooma Library were on hand to take me through the weaving process.

Cooma Library is inviting the community of the Snowy Monaro to participate in a collaborative community arts project integrating fibre arts and text messages to create a woven public art piece. This is a joint project between The Men’s Shed - Cooma, Monaro Fabric Artists and Council’s Snowy Monaro Regional Library.

Throughout August and September, all community members are encouraged to weave a session of the tapestry, adding to the story of our region. Library staff will gladly help you to weave your story so no weaving experience is required.

Registration for this year’s Garage Sale Trail will open from next week! Now is the perfect time to begin the decluttering process and start making a pile of the items that you wish to rehome. I encouraging everyone to join over 400,000 Australians who are choosing to live the reuse message, by giving their unwanted items a chance to find a new home.

Can’t wait until the 19 & 20 October for the Garage Sale Trail? Council’s ScrapMart has you covered! Quality second-hand goods can be dropped off anytime at the Cooma or Jindabyne Landfills within regular opening hours, saving you money on tipping fees.

ScrapMart sells a wide range of quality pre-loved items at both our stores, located at the Cooma and Jindabyne Landfills. Everything from furniture, pots & pans, crockery & cutlery, glassware, toys, games, books, CDs, DVDs, records, tools and sporting equipment. You never know what little treasures you might find for just a few dollars!

ScrapMart Cooma is open every Saturday - 1pm to 5pm. ScrapMart Jindabyne is open every Sunday - 10am to 3pm.

General Manager Peter Bascomb and I attended the CRJO Board Meeting on Monday where we discussed a number of important matters with our fellow General Managers and Mayors. Of significate interest was the update reports on the Regional Workforce Strategies for Local Government and the WaterNSW Customer Advisory Group Meeting, which included water security discussions and planning for all catchments as part of the regional drought update.

Did you know that October is Platypus month in Bombala? Mark your calendar for Saturday 12 October, to celebrate Platypus Day at Riverside Park, Bombala. The day will include Platypus information talks, Treasure hunts, Platypus spotting, kid’s activities, colouring-in competition, meet Paddy the Platypus (SES), hot food and drinks, photo competition and lots of fun for the whole family.

Bombala Platypus Country Visitors Centre is looking to speak with anyone who would like to host a Platypus inspired event throughout October. You can drop in and speak to staff, phone them on (02) 6458 4622 or email [email protected].

Councillor John Rooney Mayor of Snowy Monaro Regional Council