Beagle Weekender Vol 179 October 30th 2020

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editorial Welcome to this week’s editorial, In opening the Batemans Bay NBN Local Community Hub this morning the Minister for CommunicaBons, Cyber Safety and the2017 Arts, the Hon Paul Fletcher MP was grilled by WIN journalists over the ongoing Vol 16 September 15th 28 December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 April 27th 2018 111 July 12th 2019 financial support being lobbied for by regional media via a "Save our Voices" Across Regional Australia the "Save our Voices" campaign, led by ACM (publisher of the Bay Post and Narooma News), Prime TV, SCA, WIN and Imparja, are using their own plaHorms and social media (the very tool they say is stealing their revenue) to say that: "Local media plays a criBcal role in fostering community iniBaBves, including support for various clubs, services and chariBes. They offer that "We provide publicity and free adverBsing to community endeavours large and small, even in the most remote regional communiBes. We know how important this support is because we live and work in these communiBes too. "Our services, whether they are on-air or in print, help to bring communiBes together. "Without local media, all this would be lost." To this last statement I have to call BULLSHiT, simply because THEY suggest that THEY are the ONLY local media. On the South Coast we have ABC South East, 2EC, Power FM, 2EAR, The Braidwood Bugle and The Beagle providing quality, informaBve, Bmely local news. Each has its own audience and each delivers varying degrees of depth to their news arBcles. And most importantly each delivers their news for FREE. During the bushfires it was the above local media outlets that kept the community informed of the criBcal Bmely informaBon required. Our predominantly older community needed more than a nightly TV news summary of what might have happened that day and they certainly did not want to wait three or four days to buy a paper that told them of what happened last week. It was the ABC and local radio, along with local independent online newspapers that stepped up and filled a void across the community. In the end, with electricity and telecommunicaBons down, it was baKery powered radios that came to our rescue as the sole communicaBon device. The community knows what is happening to the ABC in regards to funding, however, true to their word, they have commiKed to their emergency role and today announced the ABC Emergency portal. Combined with improvements in the Fires near Me App, and further improvements to safeguarding telecommunicaBons, the road ahead appears to offer a liKle more certainty around preparaBon and responsiveness. But what of the singular "Save Our Voices" campaign that appeals Beagle Editor…….. Lei Parker 0405100257 All Enquiries please email beagleweeklynews@gmail.com PO Box 3029 Tuross Head, NSW 2537 Copyright © South Coast Beagle Pty Ltd. All rights reserved. The Beagle Weekly is owned by SOUTH COAST BEAGLE PTY. LTD.

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editorial for millions more dollars to keep local media afloat. Today's publicaBon of the Bay Post is 12 pages. It comes in a four page adverBsing wrap around and includes a double page TV guide. The paper is, as usual, a delivery vehicle for an adverBsing insert. It also has 2 pages Vol 16 September 15th 2017 28 December 7th,usual 2017 it contains a fishing report that is a week old and is padded with cloned copy. The VoladverBsing. 48 2018 of 111April July 27th 12thAs 2019 ACM Wednesday papers are now primarily a delivery mechanism for the new ACM real estate supplement and offers liKle in the way of commentary on Council maKers, instead basically regurgitaBng a small selecBon of the many media releases received (as supplied to all media outlets) that have already been published days before. If, by their example, that is the measure of regional news then it is sorely lacking. In regard to TV coverage by commercial TV; there is very liKle coverage of South East local news unless it is either extraordinary, poliBcal or convenient. Fortunately we do have quality and relevant ABC TV coverage on the more important local issues. So the statement "Our services, whether they are on-air or in print, help to bring communiBes together." is correct in that every liKle bit helps however to then add, by inference, "Without local media, all this would be lost" is simply an insult to the many VOICES that work hard at delivering quality, Bmely, accurate, LOCAL journalism to their communiBes, and do so under sustainably funcBoning financial models. I believe that the South East community is all the richer for having the commitment of ABC South East, 2EC, Power FM, 2EAR, The Braidwood Bugle and The Beagle. Unfortunately ACM's Bay Post and Narooma News have fallen by the roadside and the once proud Moruya Examiner masthead has become a distant memory, having been dumped during Covid by ACM under the guise of economic raBonalism. Chief execuBve of Australian Community Media (ACM), Allen Williams, resigned on October 29th 2020 aOer more than 30 years with the company, and will finish up on 18 December. Mr Williams understood regional Australia and the important role that local media once played and his loss to the industry and to ACM will be widespread. So, when we hear Ray MarBn say "Save our Voices" let's ask, is it more about saving profits as there appears to be no increase in the depth of the news on offer by these big media companies as a result of already receiving millions. Maybe, just maybe, the Hon Paul Fletcher MP has seen the "Save our Voices" campaign for what it is. UnBl next—Lei

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Royal Commission: Climate Change Fuelled Black Summer THE BUSHFIRE ROYAL COMMISSION findings, released today, clearly acknowledges that2017 climate change fuelled the devastaBng Black Summer fires. Vol 16 September 15th 28 December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 111April July 27th 12th 2018 2019

“The Royal Commission into NaBonal Natural Disaster Arrangements has laid out the facts in no uncertain terms: Climate change drove the Black Summer bushfires, and climate change is pushing us into a future of unprecedented bushfire severity,” said Greg Mullins, Climate Councillor, founder of Emergency Leaders for Climate AcBon and former Commissioner, Fire and Rescue NSW. “The Federal Government absolutely has to act on the root cause of worsening bushfires in Australia, and take urgent steps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This clearly means no new coal or gas, and a Image: The Hon Paul Fletcher MP Minister rapid transiBon to renewable energy,” he said. for Communica#ons, Cyber Safety and the “Australians are watching the Federal Government closely to Arts a'ended a Bushfire Recovery make sure it follows through on these recommendaBons. We Roundtable mee#ng in Batemans Bay are watching closely to make sure the Federal Government today accepts and implements all recommendaBons,” said Mr Mullins. Greg Mullin’s tesBmony and the Climate Council's Australian Bushfire and Climate Plan are both referenced in the final report. “The Commission is incredibly clear - climate change fuelled the bushfires. The Federal Government must act to reduce emissions and phase out coal, oil and gas, which are driving these devastaBng fire condiBons and puSng people’s lives, homes and livelihoods in danger,” said Climate Council CEO, Amanda McKenzie. “The tens of billions of dollars of disaster costs laid out in the final report are staggering, not to menBon the loss of life, the long-term health costs, and impacts on Australian jobs and communiBes. Australians have paid a heavy price for failing to tackle climate change effecBvely and prepare for worsening extreme weather,” she said. “The Government needs to accept these recommendaBons, all of them. We will be watching, and we will hold them to account,” said Ms McKenzie. The Minister advised that the Australian Government has allocated more than $2 billion to the NaBonal Bushfire Recovery Fund and that the roundtable was an opportunity for local representaBves to discuss the progress of bushfire recovery in the region and how best NBN Co can support the region in its recovery. beagle weekly : Vol 179 October 30th 2020

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NBN Co opens hub in Batemans Bay to help community rebuild a(er 2019/20 bushfires The official launch and ribbon cut today of a Community Hub in Vol 16 September 15th 2017 28 December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 April 27th 2018 111 July 12th 2019 Batemans Bay by Federal Member for Gilmore, Fiona Phillips, ably assisted by the Minister for CommunicaBons, Paul Fletcher (right), will hopefully bring support to residents and businesses in the region as they recover from the devastaBng bushfires. The hub is intended to act as a regional ‘Discovery Centre’ where people can learn more about the nbn network and learn more of how the wholesale broadband network can play a role in recovery from the fires. The intenBon of the hub is to be a place for business people and entrepreneurs to meet, collaborate and help grow the local economy. Community members will also be able to visit for face to face help and ‘try out’ nbn technology and visualise how a connected home or business looks. In opening the hub it was announced that the facility will also be available for the residents of Batemans Bay and surrounds to gather and use as a telecommunicaBon point in future emergencies. Staffed by two Community Ambassadors who live in the region it is hoped that their local knowledge will help nbn beKer understand and support locals now, and in the future. As part of a $700 million iniBaBve to support Australian businesses, NBN Co has also established a Business Fibre Zone in Batemans Bay. The Community Hub is located at 3 Clyde Street Batemans Bay NSW 2536 and is open on weekdays between 9.30AM and 5PM. NBN Co Chief Development Officer, Regional and Remote, Gavin Williams, said: “The nbn is the digital backbone of the naBon, which is why we’re invesBng in network infrastructure in regional and remote areas, including Batemans Bay and the South Coast more broadly, to help create a stronger, more vibrant and inclusive way of life. “Last summer’s bushfires and the COVID-19 pandemic have caused significant disrupBon and dislocaBon, but access to a fast and reliable wholesale broadband network can be the great enabler to aid and accelerate the economic recovery of regional and remote communiBes like this one. “The Community Hub is just one way we can give back as it will help to liO the region’s digital capability and empower locals to parBcipate in the digital economy, engage in lifelong learning and gain access to the full range of online community, government and healthcare services, stream entertainment content on demand and stay connected to friends and family. “We’re looking forward to welcoming community organisaBons to the hub and empowering locals to realise the social and economic benefits of access to services via the nbn network.” Addressing the media today at the opening of the Hub the Federal member for Gilmore, Fiona Phillips said "While I welcome the opening of the NBN Co Community Hub in Batemans Bay today, I want to be clear. I call on the Minister to fix our many mobile phone black spots, fix our NBN reliability issues, bushfire proof our telecommunicaBons and power infrastructure, and support our local regional media. We need this now." beagle weekly : Vol 179 October 30th 2020

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Timeshare dog beaches back in effect Timeshare arrangements for dogs on selected beaches in Eurobodalla recommence this Sunday 1 November. Vol 16 September 15th This means that7th, dogs2017 are allowed either on or off leash before 9am 28 December Vol 48 111April July 27th 12th 2018 20192017 and aOer 5pm on the 18 Eurobodalla beaches with Bmeshare arrangements. Under the arrangements, dogs are not allowed on Bmeshare beaches between 9am and 5pm, from 1 November to 30 April. The shire has 29 areas allowing 24-hour off leash access and 24 where dogs are prohibited. All NaBonal Parks also prohibit dogs. Eurobodalla Council’s environmental services manager Deb Lenson said ranger patrols at local beaches would increase coming into the summer holiday season and conBnue into the new year. “Please ensure you check the signage at your local beach and adhere to the rules. If you are unsure check Council’s website or give us a call,” she said. “We are working hard to ensure resident and visiBng dog owners are taking responsibility for their pets. “Dogs must be leashed unBl they reach off leash areas. When off leash they must remain under control and not bother people or wildlife; that’s common courtesy as not everyone likes dogs. “Rangers have the opBon of fining dog owners who disobey these regulaBons.” Ms Lenson said the Council conBnued to receive complaints about dogs being in prohibited areas, parBcularly Candlagan Creek and Shark Bay at Broulee and Tomakin Cove Beach. “Rangers will focus efforts in these areas while also ensuring dog owners are uBlising Bmeshare areas in the right Bmes and of course are picking up aOer their pets,” she said. “We also need the help of all dog owners and community members to inform us when there is obvious flouBng of the rules.” For helpful informaBon on responsible pet ownership, including informaBon on Eurobodalla’s dog exercise areas and beaches, visit www.esc.nsw.gov.au/pets

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South Coast Surf Therapy is a winning formula for Broulee's Gabbie Johnson Vol 16 September 15th 2017

Gabbie Johnson is making 28 December 7th, 2017 major inroads into Vol 48 111April July 27th 12th 2018 2019 providing access to alternaBve OccupaBonal Therapy programs and surfing opportuniBes on the South Coast. Beach Break OccupaBonal Therapy was founded by Gabbie Johnson; an occupaBonal therapist and ocean lover. Gabbie grew up on the beaches Above: Gabbie making inroads into the therapies of surf of Cronulla before moving to the South Coast in 2018, where I commenced working as a paediatric OT with Coast and Country OccupaBonal Therapy where she conBnues to provide intervenBon in a clinic, home and school-based environment as well as providing some support for adults. From her own surfing experience and through working as a Surf Coach at Broulee Surf School, she noBced the transformaBve benefits the ocean and surfing can have on young people’s lives. Gabbie told The Beagle "Our Broulee based pracBce was established to provide OT services through an adapted surfing program, as a way to facilitate therapy goals, by using an acBvity and an environment that is meaningful to our surfers and their families. "We recognise the therapeuBc benefits of working in nature, as well as the integral need for everyone to have opportunity to parBcipate in recreaBonal acBviBes that promote inclusion, social development and physical and mental well-being. "I have made it my mission to ensure everyone is able to enjoy surfing and the beach in a safe and supporBve way, kicking some therapy goals in the process! "Our surf sessions are located primarily at Broulee Beach. Whilst the main focus is surfing, therapy will also occur in sBll water (e.g. creek/river), in the waves or on the sand for other therapy-based acBviBes. This is dependent on the individuals needs and goals. We are affiliated with Broulee Surf School, who provides us with equipment including wetsuits and sur[oards. We also supply our students with rash vests, life jackets and other therapy equipment.

Enquiries to beachbreakot@gmail.com

Above: Jess Hannan (le/) enjoying a morning surf session with Lauchie and Gabbie Photos: Josh Burkinshaw

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Finishing Work To Begin On Batemans Bay Bridge The Batemans Bay Bridge replacement is moving forward, with finishing work starBng soon at the northern approach to the15th new2017 bridge. Vol 16 September 28 December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 111April July 27th 12th 2018 2019

A Transport for NSW spokesperson said this new stage of work, which is expected to be completed by mid2021, represented an important milestone for the construcBon of the bridge. “Once completed, the new bridge will provide safer journeys and improved connecBons for local communiBes,” the spokesperson said. “The project is supporBng an average monthly workforce of around 150 workers – about half of who are local to the area.” The spokesperson said the project had also finished producing the concrete bridge segments required for the new bridge, with more than 124 already installed. Finishing work includes the installaBon of traffic barriers and railings as well as concreBng of the bridge approaches and expansion joints. Work is being carried out during extended work hours on weekdays between 6am and 10pm and conBnue to mid-2021, weather permiSng. To take advantage of more favourable weather and Bdal condiBons in the evenings and early mornings, and to minimise dayBme disrupBon to Clyde Street West road users, work hours for bridge segment erecBon will be extended to 24 hours per day on weekdays and Saturday mornings unBl mid-December 2020, weather permiSng. Current extended work hours on the project are between 7am and 6pm every day, including public holidays. Transport for NSW is commiKed to minimising disrupBons during this work and will plan work within extended standard work hours where possible. For the safety of workers and river users, the land-based concrete pouring acBviBes will take place within the project boundary while river-based pours and other marine construcBon will occur within the marine exclusion zone that is bordered by safety buoys and signs at all Bmes.

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Two exci;ng events in Batemans Bay on Monday 2nd November. official opening of the two newest sculptures for the Batemans Bay sculpture Walk is taking place VolThe 16 September 15th 2017 28 December 7th, 2017 Volon 48 April 27th 2018 111 July 12th 2019 Monday 2 November, with the NSW Governor, the Honourable Margaret Beasley officiaBng. The Sculpture Walk, which has been taking formaBon since 2017, will also be opened by LoreKa Parsley. A spokesperson for Sculpture For Clyde told The Beagle "The two newest sculptures have been in place for a short while and have received well by the community. "The winner from the 2019 Sculpture For Clyde “Family” is located near Spinnaker Reach and “Fracture2” is near the roundabout at Bavarde Ave. "Both these sculptures are world class and complement the sculptures already in place. David Ball’s monumental Fracture 2 was the winner of the Sculpture For Clyde AcquisiBve Award. David Ball constructs his large steel sculptures by hand and his work is designed to create an architectural frame for the landscape where the sculpture sits. The sculpture is designed to have a rusted finish to contrast with the blues and greens of nature Ron Gomboc has exhibited and won awards internaBonally. His piece “Family “ travelled from Western Australia to win the Major Prize of the 2019 event. In 1993 Gomboc was Western Australian CiBzen of the Year in the Art Culture and Entertainment category. He was awarded a Centenary Medal in 2001 for services to art. Sculpture For Clyde say "The Sculpture Walk has been a work in progress and now there are eight top quality pieces along the foreshore. This is an outstanding achievement for our town and we now have a walk with as many, if not more works in it that major ciBes like Sydney. "The walk will conBnue to grow from the Bridge to Batehaven with new pieces added each year. Council has set aside several sites for sculpture installaBon which be accessible and visible. We are fortunate that sponsors have enthusiasBcally supported the AcquisiBve Awarded sculptures "Sculpture For Clyde has worked with the community and is proud of the money raised locally to purchase half of the sculptures. This is a real example of community iniBaBve. Many people have said that the sculptures have changed their percepBon and others percepBons about Batemans Bay, and admire the different styles of work on display. "The Sculpture walk opened on Monday will have a plaque near each sculpture with a QR code aKached. Walkers will be able to scan the code to get some informaBon about the piece and follow the map to explore all the works on show."

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Proceeds from sale of new Royal Australian Mint coin to be given to Australia’s firefighters Twelve months on from the devastaBng bushfires that swept the naBon, the Vol 16 September 2017 Royal Australian15th Mint (the Mint) launched a coloured $2 commemoraBve coin 28 December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 April 27th 2018 111 July 12th 2019 honouring Australia’s Firefighters, following the release of a circulaBng coin of the same design. Speaking at the launch of the coins, Royal Australian Mint General Manager, Mark Cartwright announced that $125,000 dollars from the proceeds from the sale of the coins will go to fire and emergency service organisaBons across the country. “The Mint is immensely aware of the bravery and sacrifice that goes in to being a firefighter. Providing some financial benefit back to the firefighBng community is a tangible way for us to assist these criBcal organisaBons to prepare for the summer ahead.” He also noted the significance of releasing these coins. “These coins serve as an everyday reminder of the ongoing commitment of our firefighters and emergency service personnel to protect our lives and property.” “We should not forget that it was less than 12 months ago that large parts of Australia was on fire. Our firefighters – both career and voluntary – courageously combated the extreme condiBons to keep us safe”. “Australia’s 170,000 plus firefighters are revered for their bravery and dedicaBon. From the ciBes to the outback, they protect us from danger and are always prepared to step up when needed” said Mr Cartwright. “On behalf of all volunteer firefighters, I am very grateful for the Australian Mint to recognise the selfless contribuBon Volunteer firefighters make to the Australian community. Volunteering is a strong part of the Australian culture, looking aOer and assisBng your fellow neighbour. AOer a very long protracted fire season, to have volunteer firefighter’s amazing efforts recognised on a struck coin will mean a lot to all volunteers past and present around the country.” A/g Chief Officer ACT Rural Fire Service Rohan ScoK. Using a strong and semi symmetrical design aestheBcs, the coin highlights the ‘hero’ statues that firefighters hold in the community. The new coin design includes stylised representaBon of two firefights standing back to back, with a coloured fire ball in the centre of the coin. The idenBty of the two firefighters is hidden but the figure on the right is shown as masculine and the figure on the leO as feminine as a symbol of the diversity within Australia’s firefighBng ranks. The naBonal peak body responsible for represenBng fire, emergency services and land management agencies in the Australasian region, Australasian Fire AuthoriBes Council (AFAC) partnered with the Royal Australian Mint on this project. AFAC CEO, Stuart Ellis, said “Firefighters naBonally are honoured to be acknowledged in this way and appreciate the support of the communiBes in doing their job.” The Australia’s Firefighters – 2020 $2 ‘C’ Mintmark Colour Uncirculated Coin is available in a limited mintage of 40,000 - retailing for $15.00. The 2020 $2 Colour CirculaBng Coin is also available for purchase for $10.00. These coins are Australian legal tender and the can be purchased from the Mint’s eShop or Contact Centre (1300 652 020). Objects including firefighter uniforms, burnt coins from the 2003 Canberra bushfire, and a number of coins and medallions made by the Royal Australian Mint will be on showcased. These objects and photographs will be on display at the Royal Australian Mint from Tuesday, 3 November 2020 to Thursday, 28 January 2021. beagle weekly : Vol 179 October 30th 2020

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New ABC Emergency website launched While in Batemans Bay this morning, ABC Managing Director David Anderson launched the NaBonal broadcaster's new emergency broadcast website — abc.net.au/emergency — which aggregates informaBon from key naBonal and Vol 16 September 15th 2017 28 December 7th, 2017 state emergency services. Vol 48 April 111 July 27th 12th 2018 2019 The website allows users to search for nearby incidents, check on emergency events in other locaBons around the country, and connects the user with their nearest local ABC radio staBon.

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Changed traffic condi;ons on Batemans Bay Bridge Motorists are advised of changed traffic condiBons on the Batemans Bay Bridge from Sunday 8 November for rouBne bridge maintenance work. Single lane closures and stop/slow traffic control will be in place while the Vol 16isSeptember 15th 2017 work carried out. Vol 28 December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 111April July 27th 12th 2018 2019

To minimise impact to motorists work will be carried out between 7pm and 5am from Sunday 8 to Thursday 12 November, weather permiSng. During this night work, tesBng of the bridge liO span will take place and motorists are advised to allow up to 10 minutes addiBonal travel Bme. A reduced speed limit of 40 km/h will also be in place on the Princes Highway over the Batemans Bay Bridge and on Clyde Street west during work hours for the safety of workers and motorists. Motorists are advised to drive to the condiBons and follow the direcBons of signs and traffic control. Transport for NSW thanks motorists for their paBence during this Bme. For the latest traffic updates download the Live Traffic NSW App, visit livetraffic.com or call 132 701.

Thousands of Aussies to don Red Socks in support of kidney disease During the month of November, Australians will be asked to pull on red socks and roam, run or ride 60kms to support people living with kidney disease. Kidney disease is an insidious and deadly disease that affects 1.7 million Australians. Kidney Health Australia, the peak body for kidney disease, is launching the Kidney Health Red Socks Appeal on Monday, 2 November to galvanise more Australians into acBon to understand the impact of the disease on their lives and those close to them, and raise vital funds for early detecBon acBviBes and support services to alleviate the impact and harm it causes. Aussies are being asked to step out on their own or with friends and take on a 60km challenge during the month of November, in support of those living with the daily challenges of this debilitaBng and deadly disease. Kidney Health Australia Chief ExecuBve Officer, Chris Forbes said “We’d love people to put themselves in the ‘socks’ of someone living with kidney disease and take on a different type of challenge by either walking, running or riding 60kms to raise money for our courageous kidney community”. For those keen to take on a more extreme challenge, the Red Socks Appeal also offers a 150km challenge – the equivalent of 30 dialysis sessions a month – for those who’d like to show an even greater commitment to the cause. Kidney Health Australia Chief ExecuBve Officer, Chris Forbes says of the 1.7 million Australians affected by kidney disease, 1.5 million are unaware they are living with the early signs of the disease. The industry organisaBon for the Australian Fitness Industry, Fitness Australia, is supporBng the Kidney Health Red Socks Appeal and promoBng the message around kidney disease and kidney health to its 26,000-strong membership. To find out more and register for the Kidney Health Red Socks Appeal, visit kidney.org.au/redsocksappeal beagle weekly : Vol 179 October 30th 2020

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A New Look for the Tilba District Chamber of Commerce Vol 16 September 15th 2017MeeBng in early October 2020, At the Annual General 28 December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 111April July 27th 12th 2018 2019

the membership of the Tilba District Chamber of Commerce voted on some big changes.

AOer a review iniBated by outgoing President, Peter Lonergan of the Tilba Sweet Spot, the Chamber accepted a new ConsBtuBon and voted in a new CommiKee. The new ConsBtuBon sets the focus for the future with the Chamber’s purpose being to Advocate for the businesses and community of the Tilba District to build resilience, drive prosperity and controlled growth while preserving our unique character. To encourage wider and more diversified involvement, community members in the Tilba District are now able to parBcipate in the Chamber as Associate Members. “This is a Bght-knit community full of very passionate, enthusiasBc individuals who have a lot to offer as Associate members” stated incoming President Susan Gray. “Making the most of the diversity of experBse, experience and aStudes will be of great benefit to the Tilba District. The new CommiKee is very excited to get started and we’re looking forward to welcoming new members!” Newly elected President, Susan Gray, is co-owner of the Dromedary Hotel. She is delighted to have the experience and support of Peter Lonergan in the Vice President role and paid tribute to outgoing CommiKee members, Peita Wall, Cas Mayfield and Sharon Perkins. “We are extremely grateful to the outgoing CommiKee for their many years of commitment to the Chamber and their Breless representaBon of the Tilba district.” “They leave behind an impressive legacy. During their Bme leading the chamber our towns have benefited from many improvements in infrastructure and a great public profile.” “Most recently they demonstrated outstanding leadership and representaBon with their work on the submission to the Bushfire Royal Commissions and Enquiries and the related local community consultaBons.” The size of the Chamber’s CommiKee has increased from 4 to 7 members, broadening involvement but lightening the workload for individual CommiKee members. Other commiKee members are Claire Leonard, Carrie Taylor of Tilba Coastal Retreat, Andrew Duggan of Oakleigh Farm CoKages, Eden Ramana of Gulaga Gallery and Dani’el Hodgson of Arcadia. More details about being part of the Tilba District Chamber of Commerce as a business or Associate member can be found at www.visiSlba.com.au beagle weekly : Vol 179 October 30th 2020

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Free Worm Farming workshops in Vol 16 September 15th 2017 28 December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 111April July 27th 12th 2018 2019 November South Coast Colleges (Sponsored by Eurobodalla Shire Council) presents: FREE WORM FARMING WORKSHOPS Learn how to #reduce your household waste through the art of #worm farming! In partnership with Eurobodalla Shire Council, enrolments are now open for the November Worm Farming Workshops. All residents of the Eurobodalla who have not already completed the workshop can parBcipate - and you'll receive a voucher to collect your FREE worm farm! Dates: Friday, 13 November from 12:00pm - 1:30pm Saturday, 14 November from 12:00pm - 1:30pm Friday, 20 November from 9:30am - 11:00am Saturday, 21 November from 12:00pm - 1:30pm Image right: Wormlovers have the products, the passion and the know-how to turn food waste into nutrient rich plant food... good for you and good for the planet!

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Changes to laws for short-term rental accommoda;on With forty percent of Eurobodalla homes owned by non-resident ratepayers and many of these rented as Short-term rental accommoda;on the proposed changes to regulaBons have the potenBal to shake up those who avail their properBes as short-term rental accommodaBon. Under secBon 52A of the Fair Trading Act Vol 16 (NSW): September 15th 2017 1987 Short-term 28 December 7th, 2017 rental accommoda;on arrangement is defined as a commercial arrangement for Vol 48 111April July 27th 12th 2018 2019 giving a person the right to occupy residenBal premises for a period of not more than 3 months at any one ;me New laws from 18 December 2020 will impose new obligaBons on booking plaHorms, hosts, leSng agents and guests. Important: The Public Health Order affects holiday rentals and holiday homes by imposing limitaBons on the number of persons who can be on the premises. Short-term rental accommodaBon providers are required to ensure the maximum number does not exceed 20 persons. The NSW Government encourages businesses and organisaBons to complete a COVID-19 Safety Plan where appropriate, even if there is no requirement under the Public Health Order to do so. What is changing? Code of Conduct A mandatory Code of Conduct for the Short-term Rental AccommodaBon Industry will apply from 18 December 2020. This will be declared in the regulaBons, which will be published on the NSW legislaBon website. Guest obliga;ons The Code of Conduct imposes certain behaviour standards on guests in short-term rental accommodaBon, including: You must not make noise that unreasonably disrupts your neighbours You must not cause damage to the premises, including any common property in a strata scheme or associaBon property in a community scheme You are responsible for the acBons of your visitors and must ensure they comply with the behaviour standards set out in the code. If you don’t meet your obligaBons under the code, you could face penalBes such as warning noBces, fines or being added to the exclusion register. A person who is listed on the exclusion register is prohibited from parBcipaBng in the short-term rental accommodaBon industry for five years. Host obligaBons There will be several new obligaBons for hosts under the code: You must hold insurance that covers your liability for third party injuries and death You must enable your neighbours to contact you, or your authorised representaBves, about concerns relaBng to your premises by giving them your contact details and being available between 8am and 5pm each day You must take reasonable steps to ensure your guests meet their behaviour obligaBons in the code, including by making them aware that the code applies to their stay and making a copy of the code readily available to them You must ensure you do not rent out your premises to a guest who is recorded on the exclusion register

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reading ConBnues….. A short-term rental accommodaBon premises register is currently being developed and is expected to commence in 2021. Once this commences, you must register yourself and your Vol 16 Septemberpremises 15th 2017 on the short-term rental accommodaBon premises register. 28 December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 111April July 27th 12th 2018 2019

Booking plaBorm and leCng agent obliga;ons New requirements for plaHorms and leSng agents include: You must tell hosts and guests who use your services about the code, how to lodge a complaint under the code, and about any code-related complaint relaBng to them that you know about. You must not adverBse or facilitate the offering of accommodaBon if the host or premises are recorded on the exclusion register. Once the short-term rental accommodaBon premises register commences in 2021, you can only adverBse or facilitate the offering of premises that are registered. Poten;al penal;es for breaching the code Breaches of the code may aKract the following penalBes: warnings or direcBons to take or cease certain acBon fines a ‘strike’ against a host, host’s premises, or guest for serious breaches of the code recording a guest, host or host’s premises on the exclusion register. Two strikes in a two-year period will result in a lisBng on the exclusion register, which means the person or premises is prohibited from parBcipaBng in the short-term rental accommodaBon industry for five years. The code sets out a fair process that must be followed before a penalty is imposed and the code and RegulaBon provide for appeals against decisions to impose a penalty for breach of the code. Fair Trading will provide further advice about enforcement in relaBon to exclusion register obligaBons on hosts and plaHorms before commencement of the code on 18 December 2020. The Fair Trading website will be updated and we will also communicate with the industry directly. What else will be changing? There will be changes to planning laws in mid-2021, including a new planning policy that applies consistent regulaBon of the use of premises for short-term rental accommodaBon across the whole state of NSW. A short-term rental accommodaBon premises register is currently under development for commencement in mid-2021. Hosts will be required to register their premises once that obligaBon is mandated by the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment and the register itself becomes available online. More informaBon about this will be made available on the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment website.

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Shire more resilient this summer As we head into summer, Eurobodalla’s Local Emergency Management Officer is reassuring residents that bushfire condiBons and our supporBng infrastructure are significantly different to last year. Vol 16 September 15th 2017 28 December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 2018 111April July 27th 12th 2019 Eurobodalla Council’s Warren Sharpe OAM, who provides guidance on emergency management maKers in

the shire, said that despite the different condiBons, residents sBll needed to prepare their properBes for all natural disasters. “In 2019 we saw the driest condiBons in recorded history, while in 2020 we’ve seen three floods and have La Niña in play,” he said. “We’re more concerned with floods and storms in 2020 but urge the community to prepare their property for all disasters – fires, floods and storms. More informaBon about how to prepare is on the Rural Fire Service and State Emergency Service websites or you can get in contact with your local brigade.” Mr Sharpe said supporBng infrastructure was now much more resilient following significant post-fire efforts by Council and other agencies using the lessons learnt from last summer. “TelecommunicaBons are more resilient with new power back-up systems installed by Telstra, and the shire’s evacuaBon centres are being hard wired with back-up power connecBons before Christmas. The power network is more robust with new poles, and EssenBal Energy has even delivered standalone power supplies in remote communiBes. “We know we can sBll lose telecommunicaBons, power and other services. Our focus has been to lobby agencies to make improvements so this occurs less oOen. “We’re also keeping pressure on the federal government to help us secure our future water supply by providing their share of funding for the new water storage in the south of shire. We’re doing our bit too and by Christmas we expect to have built 14 new fire resilient concrete bridges, replacing Bmber structures lost in the fires. These will also perform beKer in floods. Our highways and local roads are less suscepBble to tree fall, with significant burnt and hazardous trees being removed. We may have more slips and washaways due to saturated ground condiBons and heavy rain and we ask our community to contact us if they see this anywhere on our road network.” Mr Sharpe said it was pleasing to see businesses throughout the shire, including aged care faciliBes and petrol staBons, taking steps to be more prepared for disasters. Some have added permanent back-up power systems, and others have worked on their ‘stay in place’ plans. “People are far more moBvated to parBcipate with the RFS and to prepare their property and survival plans, which remains most criBcal of all things that we can all do,” he said.

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The beagle abode is an online weekly Eurobodalla real estate guide showcasing the current Eurobodalla market and our many realtors. The beagle abode is the new addiBon to the South Coast Beagle that owns The Beagle and the South Coast Travel Guide: The Nature Coast of NSW : from Durras to The Tilbas The Beagle Abode has been established to provide that service while also providing our readers with a glossy overview of latest properBes on the market each week. You can find Beagle Abode on the Beagle website under REAL ESTATE The latest Beagle Abode lisBngs are also available each week as a FlipBook on the website and also distributed to readers via our social media pages and our twice weekly mailouts.

The Beagle Trades and Business Directory provides local Trades and Businesses a free lisBng in a hope that they might gain work from it, and conBnue to provide employment and economic benefit to their families and our communiBes. AdverBsing is usually outside the affordability of many smaller businesses and sole traders. The Beagle supports locals. These lisBngs are FREE. If you are a local business and would like to be listed please contact us as we oOen turn over these lisBngs to give everyone a fair go. Email beagleweeklynews@gmail.com Trades and Businesses can also list themselves on the Beagle Trades and Business Group in Facebook at hKps://www.facebook.com/groups/1303512213142880/

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reading Gadfly 138 By Robert Macklin A political movement is afoot among women wanting action on climate change with the potential to transform the Federal Parliament. And the surprise surge of Green votes in the ACT Vol 16 September 2017 encouragement to its supporters. election provided a15th massive 28 December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 111April July 27th 12th 2018 2019

Central figures of the movement are the two Independents, Zali Steggall and Helen Haines. Steggall sensationally defeated former Liberal Prime Minister Tony Abbott for his safe Liberal Seat of Warringah in the last election, while Helen Haines succeeded fellow Independent Cathy McGowan in the Victorian regional Seat of Indi. It is understood that Rebekha Sharkie, the Member for Mayo in South Australia - formerly of the Nick Xenophon group – is a supporter and could extend the movement to that State. Since the election Steggall and Haines have been getting calls from other electorates around Australia asking for advice on how they started their community movement. They and their supporters have been spreading the net, seeking the involvement of other high profile women willing to become candidates in the next election. Action on Climate Change is the key motivating issue. However, they will also be campaigning on a Federal ICAC and increasing women’s participation in the workforce. Last week they advanced on two fronts. On Monday Helen Haines introduced her own ICAC Bill seconded by Zali Steggall. And on Thursday Zali Steggall sent an email to supporters announcing that she, Helen Haines and Rebekha Sharkie had signed the notice for her Climate Change Bill to be presented to Parliament on November 9. ‘Covid has knocked us for six,’ she said, ‘but the recovery could be a blessing in disguise if we grasp the opportunity to use government investment to build a green recovery. And with the economic benefits of cheaper energy, more jobs and increased international investment, now’s the time to commit to a sustainable future through the Climate Bill and secure a safe and prosperous future.’ She called on supporters to email their MPs and - ever hopeful – the Prime Minister Scott Morrison back the legislation. The movement, which began among disenchanted women voters at the lack of climate change action, has avoided an association with the Greens who have been regarded as left-wing extremists in many of their policies. However, the remarkable showing by the ACT Greens has complicated the issue. Led by Shane Rattenbury in coalition with the Labor Government, the Canberra jurisdiction has shown itself to be more in line with the movement’s principles. At the same time, their tripling of Seats in the ACT Assembly has revealed an upsurge of support for action against climate change among moderate, well-educated voters. ‘The increased ACT Seats is really interesting,’ according to a close supporter. So too was the number of successful women candidates from all parties. Meantime, the search goes on for more women to join the movement as candidates from as many electorates as possible, while behind the scenes support is also coming from women MPs impatient with the climate change deniers in the Coalition and Labor which is split by Joel Fitzgibbon and other MPs in coal seats. ‘We can’t go back to the way we were after Covid,’ one female MP told your columnist, ‘This [movement] could shake us all up.’ beagle weekly : Vol 179 October 30th 2020

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Alpha BeEa for a while by John Longhurst It flashed across the clear night sky, shiny, silver and shooBng against the inky darkness. Vol 16 September 15th 2017 28 December 7th, 2017 Voltwisted 48 27th 2018 It and then made its careful descent into the middle of the English Alphabet. 111April Julyand 12thcurled 2019

A brand new leKer squeezed between the M and the N. The other leKers shuffled to the right and to the leO to welcome the new addiBon. At first the other leKers of the alphabet welcomed the newcomer. Its shiny silver exterior contrasted with the rather drab, scratched and weather worn appearance of the other twenty six leKers. Centuries of use both indoors and outside had taken its toll on the old members of the alphabet. The over used and ink stained leKer E was heartened by the new addiBon and made an early bid to have it registered as a new vowel to lighten its load. The age old fight over the middle leKer status in the alphabet between the very upright, balanced and commanding leKer M and its envious offshoot the leKer N was resolved. There was now a neat thirteen leKers either side of the new leKer. The new leKer was most parBcular about its appearance. Its shape captured the sharpness of a Z, the curvature of an O and the uprightness off the P. It insisted on remaining in its shiny silver exterior and hence would not bend to changes in either colour or font. Its shiny one font only appearance made it a conspicuous target. A murmur of discontent brewed amongst the other leKers. LeKer S, almost typically, began making shrill, piercing and downright hurHul comments about the new leKer. The sexy new sound it generated as it combined with other leKers sparked more resentment. The new leKer lost some of its shine. It aKempted to temper some of the resentment by geSng out and forming words with other leKers. New writers began to realise the potenBal for new words but, most importantly, relished the arrival of a new literary technique the new leKer could generate. It had the capacity to move a descripBon from one sense to another sense with a smoothness that past writers could only dream about. The leKer had the capacity to elongate a sound in a word that would enBce the reader to pause and reflect on the actual word choice in a manner similar to the use of ellipsis at sentence end. The leKer added enormous power to the climax of a narraBve or the clarity of a non ficBon text. Before long new writers were producing texts that dwarfed old masters such as Shakespeare and even as far back as Chaucer. Old scholars, academics, past writers and even reviewers were horrified. Their work was now second class, redundant even. The new leKer lost weight and its glow began to fade under the scruBny. As in every crisis everybody turned to the well balanced and upright leKer T. T consulted his greatest invenBon to date, TIME. “Don’t worry. That leKer is the equivalent of a shooBng star. It will disappear at the next full moon” beagle weekly : Vol 179 October 30th 2020

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Reading—LeEer to the editor Mayor Innes, I quesBon the validity of your statement in your Mayoral wrap up on face book regarding the Batemans Bay Community Centre. Vol 16 September 15th 2017 28 December 7th, 2017 appropriate that we do go out to our community and ask your opinion on it, that we You is2018 en#rely Vol 48 April 27th 111said July“It 12th 2019

have open and transparent conversa#ons around it. So that will con#nue and we’ll con#nue to engage with our wonderful community groups.” I agree that it would have been appropriate to ask our opinion on the Community Centre issue, but this did not occur. I understand council did contact community user groups to let them know that they will have to seek alternaBve venues for their community acBviBes. Such ‘advice’ is not seeking community opinion, nor is it being “open and transparent”, let alone a “conversaBon.” It was on learning of council’s intenBon to lease out the Centre and ‘boot out’ current user groups, that the community reacted. And, it was not council, but a community group that organised the public meeBng where informaBon and opinions were shared. Although you were invited to this meeBng, you chose not to aKend. You did not, “go out to your community and ask [their] opinions” on the issue. The community is not happy, Mayor Innes. They are now even more unhappy as you have shown your support for management’s intenBon to lease the Centre rather than supporBng the needs and expectaBons of your community. When it comes to geSng out and interacBng/conversing with your community, you would do well to follow the examples set by Councillors McGinlay and Mayne. Tricia Gardiner, Deua Valley

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ADMISSION CHARGES SHOULD BE ‘HISTORY’ Vol 16 September 15th 2017 28 December 7th, 2017 VolThe 48 2018 Beagle 111April July 27th 12thEditor, 2019

The Australian Museum has announced that when it reopens it will not charge admission fees. Every South Coast museum should now follow its example and provide free admission to all visitors. AOer all, the heritage objects they are displaying are not theirs. They are public property held in trust for the local community, reflecBng our local history, and the public should not be charged for viewing and appreciaBng something it already owns. There are alternaBve ways of covering the costs of running museums, as the Australian Museum is demonstraBng. All of these should be thoroughly invesBgated by local museums. Admission fees to any of them should now become ‘history’. Peter Lacey President, South Coast History Society

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Have Council been caught with their pants down again Vol 16 September 15th 2017

28 December 7th, 2017 in the public arena ItVol is 48 now being April 27th 2018 111 July 12threvealed 2019 that Council is steadily renBng out space in the Batemans Bay Community Centre to local businesses in need of addiBonal long term conference and training space at the cost of telling long term community groups who have held permanent bookings to look elsewhere. Council have also been forced to reveal that the alternate spaces that they are now offering to groups are underuBlised as if that jusBfies their determinaBon to force local community groups to vacate the very well uBlised Community Centre and to move to these less financially sustainable venues such as the Hanging Rock Community Centre, Batemans Bay Library and Malua Bay Community Centre.

Council have now advised that it was due to unsolicited approaches they have received to either lease or even sell the Batemans Bay Community Centre that has caused them to now openly seek expressions of interest to ease the community building. The future of the building and its availability to the community has been placed in further peril with comments coming from the General Manager suggesBng that only leasing is being considered "at this point in Bme". The status of the leasing is in limbo at the moment unBl a report is brought back to Council that will advise Councillors of the staff's recommendaBons. It is clear already that the staff wish to maximise the income they can derive from leasing out the community owned Community Centre. Their iniBal jusBficaBon in what is now a poliBcal Bmebomb was that the new Mackay Park centre would accommodate the community needs presently catered for in the Community Centre. Instead the community have been "screwed and deceived" by the conBnued whiKling down of what will be on offer to the point where it appears there will be minimal space at unaffordable rates in exchange for selling a bespoke centre that serves the community well. Prior to the recent disclosure of "at this point in Bme" the General Manager has previously advised in wriBng that she "cannot give you any long term assurance on the future of the Batemans Bay Community Centre (BBCC), other than that which I have previously provided – namely that Council has not made any long term decisions," adding "The BBCC will need to remain open to the community unBl the new AquaBc, Arts and Leisure Centre (AALC) is constructed and operaBonal. Maintaining the exisBng facility would duplicate funcBons and add operaBonal costs while removing potenBal sale or lease opBons, including the revenue arising from such. This would have the effect of inadvertently increasing the operaBonal cost of the AALC and deprive that centre of a potenBal source of income, therefore compromising its affordability, including the theatre." Basically if the Community Centre remained and the community didn't hire the meeBng room in the Mackay Park centre it would "deprive that centre of a potenBal source of income, therefore compromising its affordability" Oh really ....... ??? beagle weekly : Vol 179 October 30th 2020

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100 years ago—October 30 1920 Don’t forget the Oddfelows’ Ball on 12th Nov. the social gathering of the year. Vol 16 September 15th 2017

28 December 7th, 2017 That live Secretary, Mr. C. Carter, has extended to us the usual Press Courtesy for Vol 48 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.– 111April July 27th 12th 2018 2019 the Oddfellows’ Ball, on Friday, 12th prox.

XMAS CARDS.– Leave your order now at the “Examiner” Office for dainty missives of goodwill printed with the sender’s name, address and greeting. Specimen book containing cards of the most exquisite design and colouring on view at this office. BAY SPORTS.– That salubrious little seaside resort, Bateman’s Bay, certainly possesses some splendid types of citizens, men who are endowed with an unlimited supply of energy and progress, as they never allow an opportunity to pass without catering for the pleasure of the people, as well as assisting to augment the funds of their various institutions. ...A monster day’s sport is announced to take place on Boxing Day... FAMOUS LYNCH FAMILY.– Once more we are to be favoured with another visit of the world celebrated entertainers, the Lynch Family of Bellringers, who have just completed a tour of the whole of Queensland and New Zealand and who will appear in the Mechanics’ Hall on Thursday next, November 4th. The Handbells, Glassophone, and beautiful silver organ chimes will be heard to full advantage in operatic excerpts and new selections while the Concert Company is headed by Miss Zillah Harrison, the noted Prima Donna, Miss Irene Brunning, charming soubrette and Mr. Harry Baxter, Australia’s favorite Comedian—all artists of an unexcelled standard and well worth going a long way to see. Box plan at Weatherby’s. HOSPITAL REPORT. Matron’s report showed number of patients remaining in Hospital on 15th Sept., was 2; admitted since last report, 6; total treated since last report, 8; discharged 6; died 1; remaining in Hospital on Oct. 20, 1 patient. Fees received by Matron, £2 3s. Gifts received on behalf of the Hospital in kind viz.: Mrs. W. Stephens, vegetables and flowers; Miss Mason, sugar and eggs; Mrs. G. Mercer, butter and old linen; Mr. B. Heffernan, scones; Mrs. J. Louttit, vegetables and eggs; Miss Williams, old linen; Mrs. F. Jeffery, oranges and eggs; Mrs. Hyde, oranges, cakes and old linen; Mrs. J. Behringer, cake; Mrs. R. Heffernan, eggs; Mrs. G. Luck, oranges and flowers; Mrs. Jencer, flowers. NELLIGEN. (From our Correspondent) A Tennis Club is being beagle weekly : Vol 179 October 30th 2020

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Reading—History formed here, and a block of land containing about an acre has been secured from the Lands Dept. on an annual lease. We intend to build an up-to-date tennis court and to improve the land by planning trees and Vol 16 September 15th 2017 providing etc. 28 December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 111April Julyseats 12th 2018 2019 A Progress Association was formed here at a meeting held on Saturday, 9th inst. A good start has been made and the Association promises to be very successful. My remarks in your issue of 9th instant re Bateman’s Bay Progress Association have caused a considerable amount of discussion; also two letters in reply from members of the Association. That being so, I wish to point out as briefly as possible the objectionable features of the present mail service... Replies to letters posted here for Moruya do not reach us for five days. If letters are posted here on Saturdays, the reply does not reach us for seven days. Residents of Bolaro and Runnyford have to wait nine days. Business in connection with Land Board, Stock Board, Shire Council, medicines, etc. go to Moruya, so that delay is often a serious matter…….. PUBLIC NOTICE. H. WATERS. Begs to notify that he has arranged for weekly supplies from Sydney of Prime Mutton, Sausages and Saveloys, which can be had at Moruya Freezing Works. List of Prices for CASH: MUTTON Forequarters—9d per lb.; hindquarters 11d. SAUSAGES. Anderson’s Famous Mixed Pork, 1/3 per lb. Anderson’s Famous Beef 1/- per lb. Anderson’s Famous Saveloys 3d each by ½ doz.

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All the known gigs to date: All the known gigs to date: Vol September 15th 2017 Oct16 31st - Totum7th, @ JJ's at the Marina 7:30pm 28 December Vol 48 111April July 27th 12th 2018 20192017

Nov 1st - Two Dogs Plucking at the Bodalla Dairy Shed 12:30pm to 4pm Nov 1st - Robin Simpson – Camel Rock Brewery (12.30pm)

Nov 6th - The Jazzcats at The Quarterdeck, Narooma Nov 7th - Daniel Champagne at the Waterfront Hotel Moruya Tickets just $20 but limited here: November 7 - 2:30pm: hEps://bit.ly/3krXhxz November 8 - 2:30pm: hEps://bit.ly/3jehrcP Nov 8th - Daniel Champagne at the Waterfront Hotel Moruya Nov 8th - Tony Jaggers at the Bodalla Dairy Shed 12:30pm to 4pm Nov 15th - Sim and Co at the Bodalla Dairy Shed 12:30pm to 4pm Nov 15th - Spindri( Saga at the Waterfront Hotel Moruya Nov 22nd - LP Duo at the Bodalla Dairy Shed 12:30pm to 4pm Nov 29th - Soul Stories at the Bodalla Dairy Shed 12:30pm to 4pm Nov 29th - Samuel Jr at the Waterfront Hotel Moruya Dec 6th - Intensity at the Bodalla Dairy Shed 12:30pm to 4pm Dec 13th - Sacred Cow at the Bodalla Dairy Shed 12:30pm to 4pm Dec 20th - Two Dogs Plucking at the Bodalla Dairy Shed 12:30pm to 4pm Dec 27th - Daniel Champagne // COVID Safe Show at Smokey Dan's

Dec 27th - Sim and Co at the Bodalla Dairy Shed 12:30pm to 4pm Jan 3rd - Steve Benic at the Bodalla Dairy Shed 12:30pm to 4pm

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What’s on Gigs set for the South Coast BERMAGUI COUNTRY CLUB, BERMAGUI 19TWENTY 20th November @ 7:00 PM BONDI CIGARS 28th November @ 7:00 PM

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CLUB NAROOMA, NAROOMA ROSES IN HAND 15th November @ 3:00 PM JAY PARRINO TRIO 22nd November @ 3:00 PM KINETIC METHOD 29th November @ 3:00 PM COBARGO SCHOOL OF ARTS HALL, COBARGO MALUMBA + WE MAVERICKS + COREY LEGGE 21st November @ 2:00 PM THE NEW GRACES + DEN HANRAHAN & THE RUM RUNNERS 28th November @ 2:00 PM FOUR WINDS (WINDSONG PAVILION), BARRAGGA BAY THE NOVELLAS 20th November @ 7:30 PM ENIGMA QUARTET 28th November @ 1:00 PM LONGSTOCKING BREWERY, PAMBULA FELICITY DOWD + RECKLESS 15th November @ 7:00 PM MORUYA GOLF CLUB, MORUYA CHRIS MCGRATH + ROBZ SIMPSON 15th November @ 7:00 PM MORUYA WATERFRONT HOTEL MOTEL, MORUYA DANIEL CHAMPAGNE 8th November @ 7:00 PM THE SPINDRIFT SAGA 15th November @ 7:00 PM SAMUEL JR 29th November @ 7:00 PM NAROOMA GOLF CLUB, NAROOMA THE NEW GRACES 19th November @ 7:00 PM BONDI CIGARS 27th November @ 7:00 PM STEAMPACKET HOTEL, NELLIGEN 19 TWENTY 28th November @ 7:00 PM 19 TWENTY 29th November @ 7:00 PM SUGAR SOUNDS, BEGA LOCAL MCS, DJS AND VOCALISTS 13th November @ 7:00 PM TATHRA BEACHSIDE, TATHRA THE NEW GRACES + DEN HANRAHAN & THE RUM RUNNERS 8th November @ 7:00 PM MONTGOMERY CHURCH PLUS GARRY CARSON JONES 15th November @ 7:00 PM TATHRA HOTEL, TATHRA SAM MARTIN AND THE SUNDOWNERS + COLLEEN SPILLANE 11th November @ 7:00 PM PETER WILD 18th November @ 7:00 PM MICHAEL MENAGER TRIO 25th November @ 7:00 PM TILBA VALLEY WINERY AND ALEHOUSE, CORUNNA FELICITY DOWD + JACOB POYNER + TONY JAGGERS + TASH GABRIELLE + TOTUM + CHRIS MCGRATH + RODDY REASON + THE CHORDROYS 21st November @ 11:00 AM TUROSS HEAD COUNTRY CLUB, TUROSS HEAD ROCK ADDICTS 14th November @ 7:00 PM SOUTHERN IMPACT 28th November @ 7:00 PM beagle weekly : Vol 179 October 30th 2020

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Four Winds presents their first Digital Live Windsong Performance for 2020: Stalin's Piano Vol September 15th 2017 On 16 Saturday October 10, aOer what 28 December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 111April July 27th 12th 2018 2019

seemed like an endless Bme, Four Winds at last threw open the doors of the Windsong Pavilion for their first live music event of 2020. In a fiSng celebraBon they welcomed pianist Sonya Lifschitz performing Stalin’s Piano, a mulBmedia work by composer Robert Davidson. Four Winds said of the event "Our beauBful grand piano became a voice in the composiBon, translated by dynamic pianist Sonya, in this piece for piano, layers of film footage and pre-recorded audio. "This is a stunning, living montage of art, power, creaBvity, poliBcs and passion, a tribute to revoluBonaries and poets. "We took the opportunity to record Sonya’s performance so we could share it with you. We are excited to bring you this piece, the first in our Digital Live Windsong Series, a full presentaBon of Sonya’s performance of Stalin’s Piano with an introducBon by composer Robert Davidson. "The recording was made in-situ by the newly formed Four Winds digital team. The team used mulB-track recording and mulBple cameras to bring you this digital performance to enjoy wherever you are. "Stalin’s Piano integrates the piano part with archive film footage, speeches, oraBons and interviews with key figures from art and poliBcs throughout the 20th Century. Davidson has juxtaposed arBsts and poliBcians, as he says, “with a gallery of voice portraits...framed like musical picture frames by Sonya’s piano.” "We all make melodies whenever we speak... so the piano helps you perceive those melodies, and I hope enhance the emoBonal impact. When we listen to the music behind the words we can tune in to someone’s deeper, unspoken meanings.” To truly enjoy Stalin’s Piano – you can click on the video link above hEps://youtu.be/76d9ukkoqqg "It is recommend to connect some good speakers or don your favourite headphones to get the full impact of the sound-track. Even beKer, cast it onto your smart TV. "The video of the performance is just over an hour long, so grab a drink, get comfy and prepare for a whirlwind journey through the social and poliBcal landscape of 20th Century right up to the present day.

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Gallery Bodalla Launches Virtual Exhibi;ons This weekend Gallery Bodalla launches the first virtual show of the season online at www.gallerybodalla.com.au to fit with COVID safe pracBces. Art lovers will be able to enjoy a virtual Vol 16 September 15th 2017 artworks created by renowned arBsts and colourists Prue Acton and Merv exhibiBon tour of vibrant 28 December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 111April July 27th 12th 2018 2019 Moriarty Former icon of Australian fashion Prue Acton has now turned her eye for beauty to creaBng sBll life painBngs inspired by the vibrant colours of the Australian bush. In this body of work Prue is inspired by the yellow waKles of spring, and the play of light on the ground with late autumn pears, creaBng an experience of luminosity – a colour experience in the viewer’s eye. Merv Moriarty is a master of colour and loves the rawness of working in the field. Immersed in the elements of the far South Coast this collecBon demonstrates the beauty and drama of the sapphire oceans along the coast. This show has been travelling throughout Queensland and now returns home to its original inspiraBon.

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Gallery Bodalla director Valerie Faber said: “Virtual exhibiBons enable Gallery Bodalla to conBnue to show the work of the wonderful arBsts I have been privileged to exhibit in the past. “By visiBng www.gallerybodalla.com.au you will be able to take an easy virtual tour of the show in the gallery and browse photographs and catalogue details of the works, with the facility to buy online from the shop. “I look forward to support from the community and hope you enjoy this COVID-safe gallery experience, unBl we can return to easier, more convivial Bmes.”

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Crea;ve Arts Batemans Bay (CABBI) is exhibi;ng at their Gallery in Mogo, pain;ngs, 2D and 3D artworks of their members, Vol 16 September 15th 2017 28 December 7th, 2017 Ward. Vol 48 111April July 27th 12th 2018 2019 featuring Kevin The CABBI ExhibiBon will run from the 3 November 2020 unBl 30 November 2020 with daily opening hours from 10.00am to 4.00pm at The Gallery 2/52 Sydney Street Mogo. The Gallery Mogo is a CABBI venture, that is open to local and regional visual art pracBBoners. Kevin Ward is a longstanding member of CABBI, who has travelled extensively accumulaBng the reference material for his work, parBcularly his Bme spent in Mexico. Kevin’s trademark canvases are large and intensely colourful and use iridescent inks. A bird’s eye view of corals, coastlines and river systems are painted in an expressive and abstract form. Kevin says, “I learnt to love the smell and colours of the sea and the sound of waves breaking onshore.” “Nature’s Causeway”, is indicaBve of Kevin’s painBngs. It is a large seascape diagonally split by a sandbar where the wash of a strong current drags’ ocean waters into the calm, blue waters of a reef lagoon. Recurring themes of arid lands and sea weave through Kevin’s life and art, winning many prizes with his stunning, large ink and acrylic canvases. He says, “I love the fluidity and flow of the inks and acrylics and the added textural effects that can be gained by other addiBves”. The arid lands in another canvas, “VegetaBon Line”, shows the desert with its mixes of ochres, browns and oranges against a pale, aqua sky, it captures the sense of both empBness and yearning that oOen come from these

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Art Exhibi;on ‘From Fez to Casablanca’ by Cat Wilson opens October Vol 16 September22nd 15th 2017at the SoArt Gallery 28 December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 111April July 27th 12th 2018 2019 Narooma. A new exhibiBon From Fez to Casablanca by local arBst Cat Wilson opens on the 22nd of October. Featuring cyanotype prints and digital collages inspired by the arBst’s Bme living in Morocco, the exhibiBon is on at the SoArt Gallery in Narooma unBl November 1st. Cat Wilson is an Australian arBst working in photography and video. From 2014 – 2017 Cat lived in Casablanca with her Moroccan husband Faouzi Saouli. During that Bme she had the opportunity to study tradiBonal Islamic geometric design. Cat now lives in Narooma on the far south coast of NSW. Drawn to Morocco by its rich arBsanal heritage, Cat was excited to introduce hand made techniques into her work. Stepping into the ancient medina of Fez is like stepping back in Bme. Here surrounded by examples of tradiBonal Islamic paKerns Cat learned how to construct them and began hand-drawing negaBves and using these to print cyanotypes, one of the oldest forms of photographic printmaking. During this Bme, Cat also discovered that alongside this rich heritage is a country rapidly modernising and Casablanca, the financial capital, spearheads this trend. Using digital photographs of Casablanca’s striking architecture and influenced by her study in geometric design, Cat uses digital collage to explore this tension between the tradiBonal and the modern. “I love new technologies and the possibiliBes they open up. But I am also drawn to the methodical, meditaBve and repeBBve process of making things by hand. My Bme in Morocco, in these two very different ciBes produced two series of work. Both are studies of paKern and form exploring the tension between the drive towards modernity and nostalgia for the past.” Cat will run a short workshop inside the gallery where parBcipants learn to construct a tradiBonal paKern from Fez using a ruler and compass. They will go on to use techniques to turn this construcBon into a finished piece in watercolour or gouache. Cat Wilson- From Fez to Casablanca Where: SoArt Gallery Narooma (next to the Kinema) Dates: UnBl November 1st Open: Thursday – Sunday 10am – 3pm

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LiEle Sellers Art Prize winners announced Vol 16 September 15th 2017

28 December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 111April July 12th 2018 2019 Courtni WhiKaker has won the 2020 LiKle Sellers Art Prize with her dynamic painBng Different Places to Go and See.

A finalist in the 13-15 age-group category, Courtni takes home $200 thanks to the generosity of Basil Sellers AM, who insBgated the prize for young arBsts five years ago. Council’s arts coordinator Indi Carmichael said LiKle Sellers provided vital exhibiBon pracBse to emerging local arBsts.

Different Places to Go and See : Courtni WhiKaker

“This year’s theme was North, south, east, west…,” Ms Carmichael said. “Having to respond to a theme encourages aspiring arBsts to harness their imaginaBons, helping them develop into contemporary art makers of the future. “It’s been parBcularly graBfying to see the support from our schools this year; making use of our newly insBgated teacher resources that accompanied this year’s call for entries.” Judge Carmel Cox remained undaunted while selecBng her finalists, despite more than 200 entries this year. “Carmel’s experience and her pracBced eye saw her select work that responded to the theme but also showed originality and technical skill,” Ms Carmichael said. Ms Cox also selected the winners in each age-group category, while the Children’s Services Award and the Youth Services Award winners, both sponsored by Eurobodalla Council and valued at $75, were chosen by the coordinators of those services. “Iona Kelly won the Children’s Services Award with her thought-provoking painBng Travels in the Mind,” Ms Carmichael said. “The Youth Services Award went to The Adventurer’s Compass, by Makadde Ethel, another work exploring themes of travel and journey.” View the online announcement of finalists and browse their work at www.thebas.com.au

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Jetblack Wild Wombat Postponed have VolOrganisers 16 September 15thbeen 2017 monitoring the 28 December 7th, 2017 Volweather 48 2018 111April July 27th 12th 2019 forecast for this weekend across various key portals on an hourly basis and also through the night. A spokesperson for the event said "Unfortunately the weather forecast hasn’t changed and as of 9am today there have been big fronts on the radar for Friday and Saturday. Almost all current registraBons are from out-of-town and we suspect even the drives on the Friday might be dangerous if the rainfall predicted is correct. This leaves us with no other choice than to postpone the event." "Our new proposed weekend is 21 and 22 November and all registered parBcipants will automaBcally be transferred to the new date. We have contacted them all directly already. We are currently working on geSng our permits transferred to the new date and once it’s confirmed we will re-open registraBons."

David Williams plays well below handicap to take Tuross Vets honours Despite the threat of light showers during the morning an excellent field of 69 players, including six visitors from St Georges Basin, registered for this mornings Single Stableford event. Winner on the day with a fine score of 25 points was David Williams, who beat home Neil Mather, Blaise Madden and Steve Gardner all with 24. Balls this week went to Don Russell and Ken Brown on 23, Ian Manton and Steve Collins with 22, Barry Hoban, Allen Lee and Richard Wharton on 21, Julie Barningham, Leonie Snodgrass, Gail Rogers, Des Jackson, Mike Birks and Paul Pereira on 20, and finally Robert McKirdy, Greg Thornton, Paul Green, AnneKe Manton, Teri Swanbury, Steve Swanbury, Peter McRae and Sandra Hanlon all with 19. The Bradman award was taken out by the Captain Ian Miller on his return to compeBBon golf. beagle weekly : Vol 179 October 30th 2020

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Broulee Runners October 28th 2020 Broulee runners were back in acBon tonight with 23 actual runners and 25 virtual runners. We were finally able to present Angie Gannon with her 30Vol 16 September 15th 2017 run shirt aOer 357th, runs. The annual bonus to the records person is under 28 December Vol 48 111April July 27th 12th 2018 20192017 examinaBon and is seriously in doubt. Personal best Bmes were recorded by Hugh Wignell, Iona Kelly, Rosie McPartland, Max Hadley, Eliza Milenkovic, Bernie Lambert. Tino LopresB did again with another personal best Bme of 23.28. This was an improvement of 16 seconds and placed him 4th in a strong field of 30 runners in the 5-kilometres. He always has a powerful sprint for the last 50 metres. Yet this week his power finish started at the 100-metre mark to leave Andrew McPherson in his dust.

Above: the start of the event with Angie Gannon (and dog) with her long awaited 30-run shirt

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MORUYA LADIES GOLF RESULTS Wednesday, 28th October Vol 16 September 15th 2017 28 December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 111April July 27th 12th 2018 2019

Threatening showers and a very damp course were incidental when 28 Moruya Lady Golfer’s took advantage of the reprieve in the rain by playing the 1st of the Hamper Stableford Rounds.

Jenny Ellis & Barbara Kennedy

Consistent scores made for a close contest but it was A grade’s Jenny Ellis who led the way scoring an impressive 38 neK. R/U Barbara Kennedy played with her usual experBse scoring 37 neK.

Renowned for her ‘down the middle’ shots, B grade’s Shirley Noy scored 37 neK on C/B from R/U Joan Hosking who also conBnued on her run of good golf.

Shirley Noy & Joan Hosking

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Club Catalina tees off for a cancer free future Club agrees to waive club fees Vol 16Catalina September 15th 2017 28 December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 April 27th 2018 111 July 12th 2019 for a day in support of Cancer Council NSW Local golfers at Club Catalina will take to the green to tee off for Cancer Council NSW’s The Longest Day on Monday 14 December. ParBcipants are challenged to play four rounds of golf in one day at their own club with their friends and fellow members to raise funds for Cancer Council NSW. Cancer Council NSW’s, Sari Boschiero said while The Longest Day is an endurance challenge that tests skill and stamina, it is easy to get involved – and a whole lot of fun. “It challenges parBcipants to successfully complete all four rounds of golf during daylight hours – a challenge that many keen golfers are eager to conquer! “The Longest Day sounded like a real challenge, so we got our club on board. It’s going to be a great day and we encourage any other keen golfers to sign up for what will be a fun day” said Club Catalina General Manager, Guy Chapman. Ms Boschiero said, “ParBcipants will be making a difference by raising funds to support Cancer Council’s lifesaving cancer research, prevenBon programs, and informaBon and local support services, such transports to treatment that has transported 41 Eurobodalla community members for free to their cancer treatment with 357 trips in the last 12 months. In NSW alone, it is esBmated that approximately 5,116 people will be diagnosed with Melanoma skin cancer, with around 11 deaths per week in 2020. Sari Boschiero thanked Club Catalina for geSng involved in The Longest Day. “We rely on the generosity of the Eurobodalla community to work towards our vision of a cancer free future. It is the support of organisaBons like Club Catalina that allows us to conBnue our work,” said Sari Boschiero. “We’re really looking forward to seeing how Club Catalina will perform in The Longest Day challenge. We also encourage the team and all golfers to keep sun-safe and slip, slop, slap, seek and slide, not only on The Longest Day, but each and every day.” If you would like to parBcipate in The Longest Day, sign up at www.longestday.org.au and tee off to support a cancer free future. beagle weekly : Vol 179 October 30th 2020

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Your UP TO DATE Fishing report courtesy of Tackle World Moruya Moruya River. Reports this week have been a bit on the light side due to the less than ideal weather condiBons. The few reports I have had, have concentrated Vol 16 September 15th 2017 28 December 7th, 2017 wharf and the hole in the wall. A couple of visiBng around Preddy’s Voldown 48 27th 111April July 12th 2018 2019 anglers managed to find a few nice flathead and bream while driOing from above Preddy’s to down below the hole in the wall with both baits and soO plasBcs. It was a rinse and repeat process, aOer finishing one driO they motored back up river to repeat the driO on the run out Bde. I did manage one flathead off of the bridge last Saturday aOernoon before the storm that rolled through town ran me off. I managed to drop 3 other nice flathead by striking too early, the downside of fishing from height in windy condiBons. Jackson boKom magic lures did the damage, and I will probably go back this weekend for a night session to coincide with the full moon and bigger Bdes. Fingers crossed I can manage to sBck a couple Tuross River. The few reports from Tuross this week have been from catches from further upstream over the shallower less Bde affected areas that have been substanBally warmer than the lower more Bde affected cooler areas. Looking at the sea surface temps, there is a fair bit of cooler water swirling around from last week. So my Bp would be to try the back bays or flats further up the systems for the best chances at finding fish. Areas around the Bodalla bridge up to snake flat and Bumbo creek are all opBons that can be explored by boat as well as on foot. I know a few anglers that have started to sight bigger schools of whiBng over the flats this week, so it may be Bme to start prospecBng these schools with a few surface lures. Jackson Pygmy pop, Bassday Suga pens, or any surface presentaBons can do the trick. That is unless they are locked in on squirt worms! Fingers crossed they are keen for a surface bite!! Rock and beach. As last week, there is not a lot to report on the beaches this week, with the salmon sBll not around in any great numbers. I would try scaling your gear back and trying to find a few bream and whiBng in close. Live worms if you are skilled enough to catch them will be the gun bait, frozen pipis are also an opBon, as are live nippers. Unfortunately, buying frozen beach worms is and will be off the cards for a while, as Tweed baits just can’t get any, and haven’t been able to for at least 2 months now, the same can be said for the small school or boKle squid. We are not sure why this is, but we are doing the best we can to offer you with alternaBve opBons. Offshore. Not a great deal to report this week, as the 3+m swells and inclement weather this last week have kept most boaBes safe at home. But as is the case aOer most big blows, things get sBrred up, and in turn can turn the fishing on. I will wait to hear what you get up to on the weekend. Please let us know, as we rely on your reports to let everyone know what’s happening. Even beKer if you can send in some pics, of your catches. We love seeing how you go, as do our readers. If you are starBng to look for Xmas present ideas, we have received a whole heap of new stock that would make great Xmas presents. Come in and check out what have. Pictured below are the brand new in store soO and hard coolers from ICEY TEK. This weekend is your last chance to get into the draw for the TT & Zman compeBBon that finishes on Sunday and is drawn Monday 2nd November. To enter, all you need to do is spend $50 in store to get a Bcket. For each $50 you spend you will receive a Bcket. The prize pack is valued at $300. beagle weekly : Vol 179 October 30th 2020

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