A little information about the Commercial Hotel Motel - Tumut
The Commercial Hotel Motel is a long established country pub in the township of Tumut, just four hours south west of Sydney, an easy drive via the M5.
The town of Tumut is highly regarded for its surrounding scenery and has long been known as a gateway to the Snowy Mountains. The picturesque Tumut River is fed by the crystal clear waters from the Blowering Dam, both of which are popular for fishing, boating and camping.
On your next trip to the region why not consider taking advantage of the facilities and accommodation offered by the friendly and devoted staff and management of the Commercial Hotel Motel.
Local News Wednesday 6th November 09
Turf Club goes online
The Tumut Turf Club has launched its online presence with a new website at www.tumutraces.com.au While the finishing touches are still to be applied, the site is now up for the world to see. Turf Club president Tim O'Malley paid tribute to the efforts of Bonnie Hyatt and Rebecca McNamara in driving the project, as well as website designer, Free Range Websites. With information on race meetings, sponsors, a photo gallery (still to be completed) and local accommodation, the site is geared towards racegoers. Mr O'Malley said the club was looking forward to another great season of racing, beginning with Derby Day on October 31st.
Tuesday 19th June
Tumut's Exchange upgrade to ADSL2+ Under Optel Broadband partnership. Tumut will be among the townships to benefit from High speed internet following the release of the Federal Governments broadband rollout plan. The Service will be swithed on the September 2007.
Friday 13th April
School of Rock. Tumut high School was rocked with th wild screeching of guitars last thursday when the annual Battle of the Bands took Place, pitting the regions wannabe rock stars, against each other in their quest for glory. Congratulations to the band 'Killing in the Name' who one the night.
Tuesday 17th April
The Real Estate market in the major urban areas of Sydney, Newcastle and Wollongong has been marking time for a number of years. there are signs however that a turnaround is not far away. Interest rates have been put on hold for the time being, vacancy rates are falling and as a consequence, investors might soon be tempted back into the market. This will happen when the rental returns and capital gains combine to offer an attractive level of return.
Tuesday 17th April
Celebrating Business Success. The Tumut community will this Thursday Celebrate excelence in business when the 2007 Sydney Hydro Business Awards are held at the Tumut Bowling Club. The Tumut Region business awards recognise outstanding achievement and leadership by individuals and businesses in the Tumut region over the past 12 months.
Tuesday 17th April
Adelong is preparing to be over-run by antique dealers and enthusiasts for the 2007 Gold Antique Fair and Auction held in just 2 weeks. Jayson Sullivan, President of the Adelong Progress Association said applications from prospective stall-holders were pouring in and that the fair looks like it will be a huge success this year.
Friday 23rd March
Networking the buzz word at local watering hole, The Commercial Hotel welcomes you to 'Business After Business'. An informal gathering held with local business owners and managers who would like to unwind and talk turkey on a Friday afternoon, once a month, Starting at 6 pm in the commercials shed, nibbles and wine are provided. Friday 23rd March
Over 100 people braved the wet weather on Tuesday night to attend the emergency town meeting on the future of the Tumut Hospital, But if those who turned out were hoping to hear definite answers about the status of the Hostpita, they would have been disappointed, as speaker after speaker outlined the same problems and obstacles, which have plagued the project since its inception, and gave little cause for hope that it will go ahead in the near future.
Friday 16th March
Community says NO to Pub Sale, Adelongs Royal Hotel expected to now go onto the open market. A proposal which would have seen the Adelong progress Assiociation buy the Royal Hotel on behalf of the adelong community was unanimously voted down at a town meeting on wednesday night, effectively putting an end to the group's intentions to restore and run the building as a pub or hotel.
Friday 16th March
International Artist Victor Cebergs has carved a new sculpture for the Batlow Community to replace a previous piece of art completed in 2004, which was destroyed by a wayward crane operator. The new piece is based on an apple peelerand was carved out of timber. The sculpture is located in the Wirilla Park on Pioneer St.
Friday 16th March
The Sound of the Mountains is about to sound a whole lot different as two of it's best loved presenters sign off for good in April, and some new talent takes their place behind the mircophone. The voices of Dawn Kitchener and geoff Turnbull have been beaming into homes acrossthe region for over three years, bringing weather, news, and classic tunes throughout the day.
Tuesday 16th January
The NSW Shires of Gundagai, Tumut and Tumbarumba have joined together with the Victorian Shires of Towong and Indigo to provide an alternative touring route to the Hume Highway.
Tuesday 16th January
Tumbertrek Returns: Tumbertrek was started in 1985, and prominent past walkers have included; Federal MP Joe Hockey; Peter McGauran MP; And prominent Journalists from the Canberra press gallery.
Friday 19th January
Tumut Residents are being urged to go and vote online for the snowy mountains region to be placed on the new Australian Monopoly Board.
www.monopoly.com.au
Friday 19th January
Local Students studying through the Riverina Conservatorium of Music held a concert at the end of last year, with Local Tumut Teachers, Lauren Davis, Damien Johnson and Tony Bozecevic Students being Showcased in the Performance.
Tuesday 23rd January
Tumut Valley Country Music Club members are set to begin regular monthly singalongs from Sunday. With their 25th Birthday celebration this year the TVCMC with be looking forward to a highly active singing year.
Friday 22 December
Merry Christmas, It has been a tumultuous couple of weeks for the Tumut Shire and in particular it's firefighters. They have bravely battled blazes in pine plantation to the north and east of Tumut, and in Bushland to the south-west of the Township. From all of us at the Commercial Hotel would like to thank these fire fighters for all their efforts in the recent weeks. We wish our Firies, and our customers a safe and merry christmas and a happy New Year`
Tuesday 31st October
A 52 metre pedestrian bridge across the Goobarragandra River at the Thomas Boyd Trackhead was offically opened by Minister for Lands, Tony Kelly on Friday. Built by the Australian Army 21st Construction Regiment earlier this year, the bridge forms part of the Hume and Howell Walking Track
Friday 27th October
Tumut Sporting Shooters Association of Australia will host their big two day event, with all abilities being catered for. Over $1200 of Prizes and Trophies to be won on the day.
Friday 13th October
Next weekend's inaugural Adelong Lifestyle Expo will be bigger than "Ben Hur". this 2 day event to be held at the Adelong Showground on Saturday and Sunday, will attract thousands of people. With the NSW Rural Fire service putting on demostrations and Tae Kwon Do, Belly Dancing, and a varity of other activities will take place over the weekend
Friday 13th October
Tumut Aerodome was visited by one of the country's bravest and most adventurous light aeroplane pilots of all time, Jon Johanson, after flying solo across the Tasman. the RV3 will be the latest addition to the ever growing fleet of aircraft at Tumut Airport, who fly under the banner Tumut Aero Club. Tuesday 10th October
Ken Hall from Sydney, whose family has a passion for History, gold mining and photography arrived in Adelong last week with three photos which depecting the adelong gold fields. The photos are to star in a major upcoming exhibition at the Adelong Alive Museum.
Friday 7th October
Life Membership was bestowed on two long serving and hard working members of the Tumut and District Netball Association at the recent end of the season presentations, with Liz Crampton and Wendy Christian acknowledged for their years of tireless support and dedication to netball at all levels. Monday 7th August
Canberra link bonus to Brindabella Rd reconstruction work. Work on a further 4.2kms of the Brindabella Rd between Tumut and Canberra forms part of a plan to spend $2.3 million on some key state forrest roads in the tumut region this financial year. Friday 4th August
The Tumut District Womens Support and Housing Centre recently celebrated two years in its Banksia Cresent residence, the Banksia Community Centre. A New storage and play shed at the centre was also recently completed, thanks to the assistance of a number of local service clubs and businesses.
Tuesday 1st August
Tumut Minor Leagues Senior teams enjoyed victories over the paddock on Saturday. The under 12's scored a hard fought 10 - 6 win. The all Conquering under 13s hammered the Junior Dragons 34 - 8 and the under 14s came away with a 38 - 0 Victory. Well done boys!
Tuesday 1st August
Gymnasts ready for State Titles, 3 Tumut Gymnasts are heading to Sydney to compete in two seperate high level competitions. We wish Heather Wortes, Shannon Ferguson and Gemma Robinson all the best in the competition, in both individual events and their team events. Saturday 29th July
Today was the release of Tumut Olives from Blowering Grove's new Extra Virgin cold pressed Olive Oil. Which will be available from Cavendish Corner.
Friday 14th July
Naidoc Week in the Tumut Shire. Organisers of the local NAIDOC Week activities have declared them the most sucessful ever held in the Tumut district. the event is held annually in the first week of July.
Friday 14th July
Minister for Primary Industries Ian MacDonald and Press secretary Carina Bates visited the Tumut Visy Pulp and Paper mill this week, to hold discussions with senior Visy management on the planning process for stage 2 which will double production, and the pressures that will be placed on the infrastructure including State forrest roads.
Friday 30th June
$400m Visy Mill upgrade on track. 350 jobs created, completion by 2009, Visy Mill Manager Lex Kingma gave an overview of Visy's expansion plans to Tumut Shire Council on Tuesday, but made it clear those plans may change.
Friday 30th June
The restoration program for the Wetlands took another major leap towards completion this month. A number of activities have now been completed which are aimed at improving the health, cultural and recreational values of the Riverglade Wetlands in Tumut.
Tuesday 27th June
Retirement Village plans unveiled. Sydney delevoper Joe Blazevevic has lodged with Tumut Council a development application for an upmarket retirement village on the snowy mountains highway.This new retirement facitiliy will be welcomed by local seniors, as reports recently have shown that the present facilities are inadequate.
