Beagle Weekender Vol 203 April 16th 2021

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editorial Welcome to this week’s editorial, Recently Eurobodalla Council announced they haves signed a landmark 10-year agreement to source the bulk of its energy from renewables from July saying “Electricity generated by solar farms at Parkes and Vol 16 September 15th 2017 Griffith, and from 28 April December 7th,wind 2017 farms in the New England area due to come online in 2024, will supply 80 per cent of Vol 48 27th 2018 Council’s total electricity load for larger energy use sites, like the Moruya admin building, pools, libraries, water and sewer pump sta<ons, treatment plants and our streetlights.”

At first reading this all sounds very commendable. But let’s drill down below the surface.

The announcement is about Council’s total electricity load for larger energy use sites.

Whenever Council is asked ques<ons around the role it is playing in recognising and ac<ng on Climate Change they cite that they are being proac<ve. It is true. They are being proac<ve on their own facili<es which reduces their carbon footprint. We don’t know how much they save in buying renewable electricity but we do know that if it were you and I the cost would be comparable between renewable and coal. The announcement of being 80% renewable with Council well on its way to achieve its target of sourcing 100 per cent of electricity from renewables by 2030 is to make us feel good and hopefully to make them look good.

Council’s annual electricity use is however a very small blip when you consider the Eurobodalla region. It is nice that we have councillors who endorse such an ini<a<ve to save money and be more environmentally responsible but the fact is that they have liDle op<on. The path to renewables is a no-brainer and is also the expecta<on of the community.

Irrespec<ve of what Councillors believe about Climate Change and their combined troglodyte views that our climate is only “variable and changing” it is reassuring that policies out of their control are forcing them to embrace Climate Change and to act.

There is oFen a comparison drawn between Eurobodalla and Bega Councils, most oFen resul<ng in a cri<cism that Eurobodalla have failed in comparison. The communica<ons during the bushfires and then the subsequent community engagement with Covid has been a prime example.

From the outside it is clear that Bega are more engaging of their community wants and needs and proac<vely and truthfully include the community in the journey.

Their reac<on to the bushfires and their road to recovery have been driven by the fact that they have in place Bega Valley Shire Climate Resilience Strategy 2050. Meanwhile the Eurobodalla are s<ll to develop theirs. The outcome of Bega having a community endorsed strategy in place is that they have been well placed to effec<vely manage their Bushfire Recovery funds based on agreed priori<es. Without a Strategy the Eurobodalla have been far more knee-jerk with their management and as a result have delivered less on the ground.

An example of this was recently revealed when ques<ons around the recovery on the ground at Mogo was brought light.

Visita<ons of poli<cians and others voiced their disappointment that Mogo looked much like it did following the fires, and with the weeds and unkempt surrounds it appeared, to an outsider, that liDle had been done with the Bushfire Recovery monies. This is when it was revealed that Council was using the money to develop a Strategy.

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editorial Precinct Plan has been in progress for over a decade. In Batemans Bay there is no overarching CBD strategy which means that the Mackay Park precinct Plan works in isola<on to the Foreshore Reac<va<on Plan. They don’t even have a Traffic Strategy in place for the CBD and have nothing in place to forecast the impact of the new Bridge on CBD visita<on.

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But back to Council’s announcement around their outcomes and plans for renewable electricity.

Bega Council have been proac<vely behind community driven renewable projects such as the Tathra Project.

In 2014 Bega Valley Shire Council (Council) formed a partnership with Clean Energy for Eternity (CEFE) to develop one of Australia's first community solar farms. Through organising mul<ple events and broader community engagement, CEFE has raised money over many years for local community organisa<ons (e.g. RFS fire sheds, community halls, churches, surf clubs, preschools and a tourist venue) to install solar PV. To further this work CEFE approached Council to develop a joint venture which could be a beacon to other communi<es around Australia for climate change ac<on. By combining passion and exper<se, the Tathra Community Solar Farm project was conceived, built and opened in 2015. The project captures financial savings and reinvests these in other local solar projects - crea<ng a win:win:win for CEFE, Council and the local community.

Imagine if Eurobodalla Council had a similar aLtude and extended their Climate Change ac<ons to outside of their own facili<es and worked in with the community to deliver improvements to residents and businesses.

How might they do this? For a start Council’s ac<ons in this field is constrained by their budget. It is well known that Council’s own Sustainability Coordinator felt frustrated and ham strung by the very limited budget commiDed to his role that required a blinkered approach to focus on Council savings. The con<nued expecta<on to source funds from grants rather than from Council’s own ratepayer generated revenue delivered a frustra<on that con<nues s<ll across the community. If only Council was comprised of a Climate aware proac<ve mindset of councillors prepared to think outside of the box and deliver solu<ons to the wider community.

Junee have embraced that new technologies and market-place arrangements are being developed that allow peer-to-peer solar energy trading between proper<es, known as Virtual Net Metering (VNM) and the ability to collec<vely manage mul<ple installa<ons, known as a Virtual Power Plant. At a small scale, a household can trade their excess solar genera<on to a property of their choosing at a nego<ated price. This system usually requires both par<es in the transac<on to be with the same retailer and arrangements can be put in place for one-off transac<ons or longerterm periods. Using this concept, it is possible for Junee Shire Council to develop a RooFop Solar Virtual Power Plant large enough to power a por<on of Council sites and other businesses and residences in the LGA. Under this model, Council could also subsidise or facilitate the installa<on of solar and baDery systems at selected sites and facilitate customers with the enabling retailer and load control metering devices.

Our present councilors have sat on their hands for nearly five years. In that <me there has been no vision coming from The Bunker and any ini<a<ve in the shire, from the new bridges to the 33km Coastal Track, Mogo Park or the Big Pav are a result of Federal and State Grants. At every turn Council says “We can’t do that as we have no money. It will be considered if we can find a grant.” This applies to the Araluen Road landslide, the rebuild of Macgregor's Creek Bridge and even the payment of the 25% co-contribu<on required for the $3m Mogo Mountain Bike project.

Across the board it appears that Council has been loathe to put their hands in their pocket whilst bemoaning that any grant they receive requires funds to maintain the new asset. We have lost five good years that have delivered very liDle of any vision. The <me has come for us to think outside the box, and for the elec<on of new councillors who will hopefully be more than self serving, prosaic, mediocre dullards with liDle vision or drive.

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Cover photo Congratula(ons to Casey Flynn Photography.

Casey had five of his nightsky images come into the top three categories in this years’ Sky-Watcher Australia Astrophotographer of the Year Compe<<on, with Crux coming in with the silver award.

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Casey is a truly dedicated photographer capturing the South Coast with his cameras and deligh<ng his thousands of followers on Social media.

Enjoy the back catalogue of Casey’s work here: hDps://www.facebook.com/caseyflynnphotography/photos

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community The Batemans Bay Chamber of Commerce and Tourism and Visit Batemans Bay are thinking outside of the box and bringing a new edge to the Clyde River foreshore during the school holidays.15th 2017 Vol 16 September 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018

The stunning Autumn weather we are enjoying has enabled locals and families alike to enjoy all we have to offer on the South Coast with the region seeing a solid influx of visitors Adding to the buzz and celebra<ng the new, the Batemans Bay Chamber and Visit Batemans Bay are hos<ng what they call Foreshore Tunes featuring local musicians from 5pm to 8pm Friday 16th - 5 to 8pm - Foreshore Tunes with Ethan Parlato Saturday 17th - 5pm to 8pm - Foreshore Tunes with MoonDog J Saturday 17th - 6pm to 8:30pm - Foreshore Fun with Sian Brigid Sian Brigid is Canberra's local circus sensa<on - specialising in fire performance, hula hooping, circus workshops, bubbleology and burlesque!

COMING UP - April 24th Foreshore Tunes with Simon Harker 11am to 2pm Foreshore Tunes with Amanda Hancock 5pm to 8pm One of the addi<ons to the foreshore being enjoyed by families these holidays is the large picture frame that the Chamber and Visit Batemans Bay has supported, encouraging visitors and locals to take a commemora<ve photo in front of the old bridge before it is demolished.

So catch some live music, grab a take-away from a nearby cafe and sit back, relax and enjoy the this wonderful Autumn weather.

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CWA State Conference Calls for Volunteers in Bega The local organising commiDee for the 2021 Country Women’s Vol 16 September 15th state 2017 conference is calling for volunteers to help Associa<on of NSW 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27thnd2018 from Sunday 2 May to Friday 6th May. Secretary of the local conference organising commiDee Lynn Lawson who is coordina<ng conference volunteers requested “If you have a couple of hours or a whole day to help the CWA for our annual State Conference in Bega, we need you.”

Able-bodied heavy liFers, men or women, are needed from lunch<me on Friday 30th April to help unload the truck, set-up the stage and set-up par<<ons at the Showground, Seventh Day Adven<st Church and Uni<ng Church Hall in Bega. Goods to be unloaded include for example boxes of CWA cookbooks and suitcases of precious handicraF. More heavy liFers are required again in the late aFernoon on Thursday 6th May to dismantle the stage and par<<ons, then re-load the truck. On the final day of the Conference Friday 7th May volunteers are needed to clean-up and <dy the Showground and Church venues.

During the Conference volunteers are needed as Informa<on Guides. Guides will help at Bega Showground Sunday aFernoon 2nd May when the 400 CWA visitors are registering for the Conference. Informa<on Guides are also needed at lunch <mes at the Showground and Bega Civic Centre for conference visitors. CWA welcomes anyone who has knowledge of Bega township and surrounds to volunteer for these roles.

COVID-safe condi<ons will be in place for the CWA Conference. To help with this CWA require COVID-19 Marshalls on Sunday aFernoon 2nd May, then again early mornings & lunch <mes from Monday 3rd May to Thursday 6th May. Ruth Shanks AM who has been a member of CWA for more than 50 years, including 3 years as President of the Associated Country Women of the World, will be travelling from Dubbo to coordinate the COVID-19 volunteers. COVID-19 Marshalls will check temperatures, ensure hand sani<ser, QR codes and social distancing COVID-safe procedures are followed.

To volunteer to help with the CWA State Conference in Bega, please contact the Conference CommiDee Secretary, Lynn Lawson by mobile 0411 432 533 or email fscgcwa@gmail.com

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Mackay Park project: Brand peek Vol 16 September 15th 2017 and naming ideas 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018 Eurobodalla residents have an opportunity this month to put forward names for three spaces in the new aqua<c and arts centre in Batemans Bay, and get a peek at the centre branding.

The centre is due to open in February 2022, and brand specialist CITIZEN has been engaged by the Council to develop the branding and marke<ng.

Earlier this year the community heard about the three-<er branding approach, and the proposed name ‘Bay Pavilions’ for the centre.

The Yuin Theatre, Clyde Gallery and Garungadj water slides have been named following the ini<al community engagement.

Now residents are now being asked to offer up sugges<ons for the name of the theatre bar, the poolside kiosk, and the 25-metre pool.

A survey can be accessed from Council’s website and via a pop-up display in Batemans Bay’s Village Centre.

The display will showcase the brand concepts developed to date and show how they might appear in adver<sing and promo<ons.

As well as asking for naming ideas, the survey also seeks informa<on to guide the centre’s marke<ng – from which social media pla[orms respondents use, to how they find out about upcoming events.

The survey and the display at the Village Centre open on Thursday 15 April and close on Sunday 25 April.

Visit esc.nsw.gov.au/mackaypark for informa<on about the project and a link to the survey. The pop-up display is located in a shopfront opposite Kmart in the Village Centre.

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Red Cross offers addi(onal bushfire grants for people in severe financial hardship Australian Red Cross is opening a final round of support grants for people affected by the bushfires in extreme financial The current grant is up to $2500. It is for people who have already accessed Vol 16 September 15thhardship.

2017 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018 assistance previously, and can help cover re-establishment and rebuilding costs as well as food, bills or medical costs.

“We are grateful for the generous dona<ons of the Australian and interna<onal community - $242 million.

Ninety per cent of those funds have been disbursed or spent. The remainder will go to this support, and recovery programs over the next two years,” said Noel Clement, Red Cross Director of Australian Services.

“Recovery from a disaster of this scale is not measured in weeks, but in months and years. Red Cross recovery teams will con<nue to be there in 46 local government areas for the next two years.

“Australians have shown extraordinary resilience in the face of compounding disasters. We know recovery goes well beyond finances and is equally about people’s sense of hope, family security and community cohesion. “Our recovery teams con<nue to help people access support, encourage healing through social connec<on and assist service providers to meet the unique needs of bushfire survivors.”

Applica<ons will open on Tuesday 13 April 2021 and close on Sunday 2 May 2021. Apply at redcross.org.au/grants. If you need help with your applica<on, please contact the grants team at 1800 RED CROSS (1800 733 276) or email grants@redcross.org.au.

REMINDER: Weekday work and night closures of the Snowy Mountains Highway at Brown Mountain Motorists are reminded the Snowy Mountains Highway will be closed at night in both direc<ons from next week at Brown Mountain between WaDle and Buckleys roads.

Work will be carried out weekdays from Monday 19 April between 7am and 7pm under single lane closures and a reduced speed limit of 40 km/h, weather permiLng. Delays of up to 15 minutes can be expected. The highway will be closed between 7pm and 7am from Monday 19 to Thursday 22 April and then during those hours from Sunday to Thursday for the following seven weeks, weather permiLng. This will allow for maintenance work to be carried out, including slope stabilisa<on following recent heavy rainfall.

Detours for will be in place for both light and heavy vehicles via the Princes Highway or Imlay Road and the Monaro Highway, which is expected to add up to 1.5 hours to journeys. A single lane closure will be in place on three weekends during the work including 1, 2, 8, 9,15 and 16 May, weather permiLng. No Over Size Over Mass vehicle travel through Brown Mountain will be permiDed unless prior arrangements have been made with the project team. Motorists are advised to drive to the condi<ons and follow the direc<ons of signs and traffic control.

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Callout for more Pallia(ve Care Volunteers for the Eurobodalla Vol 16 September 15th 2017 region 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018

I would like to give your readers an update on the new Pallia<ve Care Volunteer Service in Eurobodalla. In March this year we were able to re-commence a Pallia<ve Care Volunteer Service in the Eurobodalla region with the successful recruitment and training of seven new volunteers and subsequent four new client referrals matched with four volunteers.

The immediate uptake of the Volunteer Service via client and carer referrals from the specialist pallia<ve care nursing team, has confirmed the need for the Volunteer service in the community. The Service is also currently establishing links within local residen<al aged care facili<es to offer volunteer support for clients who are alone at end of life or who are wai<ng for their family to arrive. This means the Eurobodalla Pallia<ve Care Volunteer Service is again seeking men and women over the age of 18 from across the region including: Batemans Bay, Moruya, Tuross, Narooma and Tilba areas to volunteer for their community by applying to be a Pallia<ve Care Volunteer now.

There is oFen a need for more men to apply for the role as pallia<ve care volunteers. “The ra<o of male to female volunteers has tradi<onally been skewed in favour of females, but it is really important to have the blokes in the mix as well” said Fiona Sivyer, Project Officer of the Consumer and Carer Relief at End of Life (CCREOL) Project . Clients are matched with volunteers on personality, likes and interests. “Some clients would prefer to interact with another guy about common interests and concerns, tell their story” Ms Sivyer added. The same goes for carer support, if a volunteer is there to assist a male carer rather than a male client, it may be that an experienced male volunteer would be the best match.

“People just want to feel heard and understood, par<cularly during such a significant <me of life, so it is really important that we can make a good volunteer match and get it right for each client and their family”.

The Eurobodalla Pallia<ve Care Service is also encouraging applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for volunteer posi<ons. Training in cultural diversity and safety is provided to all successful applicants There are no actual qualifica<ons or specific experience required for the role, though life experience, excellent listening skills, an ability to empathise and compassion are enormously beneficial. Successful applicants will receive free comprehensive training (2 days), ongoing support and supervision and will be bound by professional ethics of confiden<ality. Volunteers must obtain mandatory security checks.

For Applica(on Packs and further volunteer informa(on contact Renata Sheehan, Community Engagement Manager on 0477 322 107 or renata.sheehan@health.nsw.gov.au Applica(ons close on the 3rd of May

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Will the Moruya Examiner ever return?

Media company ACM that publishes the Bay Post and Narooma News say that they will be resuming the publishing a number of local newspapers across the country from next week, a year aFer the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic forced the suspension of prin<ng. ACM advises that the Armidale Express, Goondiwindi Argus and Dungog Vol 16 September 15th 2017 Chronicle are among a number of local newspapers that ACM is bringing back in print 12 months aFer prin<ng was 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018 suspended at the height of the pandemic.

There is however, no men<on at all of the Moruya Examiner returning. Moruya residents were surprised to find that their local paper of 150 years simply disappeared overnight with no no<ce given or any explana<on. One day it was there and the next it was gone. This coincided with ACM ra<onalising their prin<ng of papers and closing down their Canberra presses. The next the community knew was that there was now a combined masthead of the Bay Post/ Moruya Examiner with Moruya locals saying the new combined paper rarely had Moruya news and simply paid lipservice to Moruya based adver<sers.

July 1st, 2019 marked Day One for the old Fairfax mastheads of the Bay Post, Moruya Examiner and Narooma News as they officially came under new ownership joined by the 170 or so Australian Community Media (ACM) <tles that were sold off by 9NINE to former Fairfax execu<ve Antony Catalano and ASX-listed Thorney Investment Group for $115 million. Over the following months we witnessed changes to these three mastheads that saw a 'cloning' of the papers and their websites to carry the same story or editorial across the region resul<ng in what many consider to be a dilu<on of local news.

Tradi<onal readers of the Narooma News and Moruya Examiner began to complain of the predominance of Batemans Bay news in their paper and remembered fondly when they had their own local editors who bought to the town its very own local news, delivered with a dis<nctly local flavour. It was also oFen observed that the old mastheads had merged into one paper and that the printed papers that were once 20 to 30 pages appear to func<on solely as a delivery device for inserts and catalogues. The mastheads also received a considerable backlash for having "sold their soul" and integrity to wrap-around front pages adver<sing, offered to the highest bidder. The elec<on cover was a straw that many in the community were disgusted with.

The lead-up edi<on of the Bay Post to the last Federal Elec<on that saw its mocked up front page (right), delivered to newsstands as 'headline', bought outrage to many readers who believe that while it might have been "business" it crossed the line of their expecta<ons their local masthead.

In June 2020 the Morrison Government’s $50m Public Interest News Gathering (PING) Program was delivered to 107 regional publishers and broadcasters to support news services opera<ng in rural and regional areas in 2020-21.

ACM received $10.4 million of the $50 million fund, which was specifically designed to "help newsrooms con<nue to tell the stories of their communi<es despite the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic".

Successful applicants were required to put the funds to good use to "support a broad range of ac<vi<es such as staff wages, training and technology upgrades that will allow them to keep delivering news that local communi<es need and want".

For whatever reason it appears that the Bay Post /Moruya Examiner along with the Narooma News missed out as we see their Wednesday edi<ons dwindle to a scant 16 pages of out of date ar<cles.

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Above: This front cover was NOT news. In fact it was a four page wrap around adver)sement for the Liberal Party. Note the date is May 17th 2019. The 2019 Australian federal elec)on was held on Saturday 18 May 2019.

community Narooma CWA Easter Sunday Garage Sale was very successful and thanks to those who came along and supported it. On the day an Easter Hamper prize donated by IGA Dalmeny was Vol 16 September 15th 2017 drawn.

The winning <cket was drawn by Eric 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018 Harrison with the winner being Jenny Munroe. The sale was con<nued thru Monday morning and surprisingly there were s<ll cakes for sale. A guessing compe<<on for a jar of mixed lollies was won by Lilah Matanalailai, a youngster from Canberra, visi<ng with friends. Both prize winners were delighted Coming soon in Bega is the CWA of NSW Annual Conference which will see exhibi<ons of cookery and handicraF compe<<on items. Narooma members have items represented there. These exhibits will be open to public and if you missed Easter Show and these areas interest you, you will see similar if not beDer entries. Tues 4th and Weds 5th May from 9am <ll 4pm are dates to mark on your calendar. HandicraF members meet 10am-noon Fridays in the CWA rooms, if you would like to aDend.

Due to Conference the May mee<ng will be moved to following week, so May mee<ng will be on Fri 14th at 1pm. Want more info contact Louise Starkie 4476-5131 or Sally James 4476 -1691 or cwa.narooma@gmail.com.

Batemans Bay locals encouraged to learn to save a life St John Ambulance Australia (NSW) is urging Batemans Bay locals to learn first aid, with first aid courses now reopening in the local area.

St John Ambulance NSW CEO, Sarah Lance, says it's a <mely reminder for people to learn first aid.

"Everyone in the community should know how to respond to a first aid emergency, but also be able recognise when you need to seek medical help — whether that's calling an ambulance or visi<ng a GP." According to a study conducted in 2017, only 5% of Australians are first aid trained. This is one of the lowest rates in the world.

From April 22, St John Ambulance NSW will be running first aid training once a month out of the Batemans Bay Soldiers Club. These courses will run from 8.30am to 4.30pm and will be available for members of the public, focusing on encouraging people to learn first aid including life-saving techniques such as CPR, and how to use equipment like a defibrillator.

"Knowing first aid saves lives, and you just never know when you're going to need it. Being prepared can make a difference to your safety, and that of your family, work colleagues, or the wider community."

St John Ambulance NSW offer basic, advanced and online first aid training suitable for at home or the workplace.

Courses will run from April 22 on a monthly basis. To book into a course or to find out more, please visit www.stjohnnsw.com.au or call 1300 785 646. beagle weekly : Vol 203 April 16th 2021

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ANZAC Day Eurobodalla ANZAC Day Commemora<on services for ANZAC Day are held throughout Eurobodalla. All <mes and venues listed on this page have been supplied by RSL sub-branch officials. Care has been taken to include as many services as2017 possible, and details were correct at the <me of publica<on. For confirma<on of other Vol 16 September 15th 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018 services, please contact your local RSL sub-branch.

COVID-19 Safety Plans will be completed by the RSL sub-branches for all the marches/services.

Social distancing will be maintained, 1 person per 2sqm enforced, masks are op<onal, and sani<ser will be provided. Breakfasts are listed for some services. These will be confirmed closer to the date. Two-Up will not be permiDed due to COVID-19 safety concerns.

Batemans Bay There will be no Gunfire breakfast, no two-up, no selling of badges (dona<on boxes will be available). Face masks are recommended but not compulsory. Members must scan COVID_19 QR code or register details. 1 person per 2 square metre must be maintained except family members. Sunday 25 April 2021: 5:45am: Assembly at the Honour Stone, the Foreshore, Clyde Street.

6:00am: Dawn Service at the Honour Stone.

10:00am: Muster at the Batemans Bay Soldiers Club carpark.

10:15am: March to the Honour Stone, Navy leading. (subject to NSW Police approval).

10:45am: Arrive at the Honour Stone.

10:50am: ANZAC Commemora<on Service at the Honour Stone. Laying of the wreaths will be a maximum of 4 at a <me.

12:15pm: ANZAC Wall walk at the Batemans Bay Soldiers Club.

12:30pm: Luncheon for current and ex-Service Personnel and Partners.

Bergalia Sunday 25 April 2021: 9:00am: ANZAC Service at the War Memorial in Bergalia Link Road.

Bodalla Saturday 24 April: 11:00am: ANZAC Service at the Bodalla Memorial Hall on the Princes Highway.

Central Tilba Sunday 25 April 2021: 9:50am: March assembles outside Dromedary Hotel on Bate Street.

9:55am: March to Cenotaph, corner of Corkhill Drive and Bate Street.

10:00am: Commemora<on Service at the Cenotaph.

Moruya Sunday 25 April 2021: 5:30am: Assemble at RSL Memorial Hall, 11 Page Street.

5:45am: Dawn Service at the War Memorial.

11:00am: March steps off at the corner Vulcan and Shore Streets. March along Vulcan Street, leF into Mirrabooka Avenue and then leF in to Page Street to the Memorial Hall, 11 Page Street.

Above: Remembering "Mr Moruya", Ron Chesher OAM WW2 PNG Veteran (RIP) pictured here with Rev Linda Chapman OAM at the Moruya RSL.

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community Narooma Face masks are recommended but not compulsory. Members must scan COVID_19 QR code or register details. 1 person per 2 square metre must be maintained except family Sunday 25 April 2021: Vol members.

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5:55am: Assemble for 6:00am Dawn Service at the War Memorial at Club Narooma, 88 Princes Highway.

10:45am: Assemble at the Narooma Visitors Centre, corner Princes Highway and Bluewater Drive.

11:00am: March steps off to the War Memorial at Club Narooma.

11:30am: ANZAC Service and Wreath Laying at the War Memorial.

12:30pm: A special luncheon will be on sale at Club Narooma aFer the Service for ex-Service Personnel and the public.

Nelligen - to be confirmed Sunday 25 April 2021: 10:50am: Assembly at the Mechanics Ins<tute Hall, Braidwood Street for March. To the Cenotaph.

11:00am: ANZAC Commemora<on Service at the Cenotaph.

Tomakin Sunday 25 April 2021: 6:00am: Coffee and rum for current and ex-Service Personnel at the Tomakin Sports and Social Club.

6:45am: Muster at the Rivermouth General Store, corner Sunpatch and Kingston Parades.

7:00 am: March to Tomakin Sports and Social Club. Pipe band and Navy personnel will be in aDendance. This year, cadets and scouts will join the March, wearing uniforms from historical wars.

7:15am ANZAC Day Commemora<on Service.

7:30am Breakfast is provided to all Marchers by the Tomakin Sports and Social Club. Members of the public are welcome to purchase their breakfast. Breakfast is to be confirmed closer to the date.

Tuross Head Face masks are recommended but not compulsory. Members must scan COVID_19 QR code or register details. 1 person per 2 square metre must be maintained except family members. Sunday 25 April 2021: 5:30am: Dawn Service at the Memorial Gardens, Planta<on Point.

11:00am: March from Birdwood Circle to the Tuross Head Country Club, 40 Monash Avenue.

11:15am: ANZAC Service at the Tuross Head Country Club.

Members from the Australian Defence Force Academy and the Eurobodalla Lighthorse Re-enactment Group will be in aDendance at both the Dawn Service at the Memorial Gardens and at the Anzac Service at the Tuross Head Country Club.

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Dalmeny/Narooma Bushwalkers Apr 2021 TWO CLASSIC D/N B CLUB WALKS Vol 16 September 15th 2017 Some<mes a couple of ou<ngs like we 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018 managed to run this week, remind us why we live in this extraordinary beau<ful place. The first walk held last Thursday, in stunning weather condi<ons was led by Barry Keeley and went from Mystery Bay to Narooma.

Sixteen walkers signed on and made there way the 11.6 klm back to Narooma along beaches, over headlands, scrambling around rocky points and in some instances just geLng by before the incoming <de made it too dangerous to walk over the slippery rocks. A couple of the Lakes are s<ll open to the sea and had to be waded which provided another obstacle , and led to some funny moments. All was well, as it was a lovely warm day which meant people dried off quickly.

There is always some wildlife to observe and on South Jindamar beach two protected Hooded Plovers were seen which are quite rare in NSW. Barry was thanked back at the Narooma Surf Beach carpark for a

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community Local businesses embrace Rotary breakfast The first of Narooma Rotary’s

Vol 16 September 15th 2017 28 April December 7th,Breakfasts 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018 monthly Business held

on Thursday featured Narooma Oyster Fes<val Chair Cath Peachey.

“With the increasing excitement as the Oyster Festival approaches, it was great to have Cath as our first speaker,” said Rotary President-Elect Andrew Lawson.

Above: At Narooma Rotary’s first Business Breakfast President Elect Andrew Lawson, President Ange Ulrichsen, guest speaker Narooma Oyster Fes)val Chair Cath Peachey and Narooma Chamber of Commerce President Dr Jenny Munro. Photo: Laurelle Pacey

Mrs Peachey congratulated Rotary on its Breakfast initiative, welcoming the opportunity to speak to 30 local business people about the Festival’s considerable impacts on Narooma and the region.

“Our primary goal is to get people here in May, a traditionally quiet time for tourists, and to promote our region’s wonderful fresh produce, our unique area and showcase the lifestyle here,” Mrs Peachey said.

“Our strategy is to target high value visitors from elsewhere, particularly Canberra and Sydney, and encourage them to stay four to five days and experience Narooma and our region. We want to grow awareness of our region as a year-round destination.”

This year’s Festival will be opened by NSW Tourism Minister Stuart Ayres.

The 2019 Festival attracted over 5,000 people, 71% from outside the Eurobodalla Shire. Surveys showed excellent satisfaction levels.

“We work hard to try to engage with as many elements of our community as possible, including having strong Aboriginal involvement, and this year the River of Arts section,” she said.

“Our marketing budget is much larger this year thanks to Government grants to assist with the region’s recovery. Part of the budget will host top media who will be treated to an experience of the area as well as the Festival. The value of such extensive media coverage exceeds $1m.”

Mrs Peachey paid tribute to the Chamber’s vision in establishing the Festival in 2007, and acknowledged the support of the Festival’s partners, of the volunteer team behind the Festival, and of the many volunteers who work at the festival each year.

The Festival now costs around $250k to stage each year.

Rotary President Ange Ulrichsen and Andrew Lawson were delighted with the response and widespread support the Club has received for the Business Breakfasts.

The next Breakfast on 20 May will feature Narooma Chamber of Commerce President Jenny Munro who will talk about the Narooma and District Community Plan. beagle weekly : Vol 203 April 16th 2021

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Locals Reminded To Pre-Purchase Narooma Oyster Fes(val Tickets Vol 16 September 15th 2017 With two weeks7th, un<l the 2021 Narooma Oyster Fes<val, organisers are urging locals to pre-purchase their 28 April December Vol 48 27th 20182017

<ckets amid concerns locals may miss out as the fes<val approaches its maximum capacity.

“We want to make sure the message is geLng across to locals that they need to pre-purchase their <ckets this year,” said Fes<val Chair Cath Peachey.

“In the past we’ve had strong Saturday gate sales from locals with free entry on Friday night. Covid has changed the game and now <ckets to both the Friday night warmup and the fes<val on Saturday need to be pre-purchased online,” said Ms Peachey. “The concern is that locals are wai<ng to get <ckets on the day and by then we might have sold out”.

Ms Peachey is also advising locals that <cketed bus transfers to Narooma from Batemans Bay stopping in Mogo, Moruya, and Bodalla have been organised for Saturday 1 May with a free (non-<cketed) Narooma/ Dalmeny shuDle organised for Friday night and Saturday.

“We’re trialling bus transfers this year to help with visitor transport and the spread of accommoda<on throughout the Shire,” said Ms Peachey.

“There are five buses from Batemans Bay at $5 one way – it’s really great value.”

With celebratory fireworks scheduled for 8.30pm on Friday, 30 April, local dog owners are being asked to be aware of the fireworks and keep their pets inside or in a safe place.

Friday night <ckets are $5 and Saturday <ckets are $25 (kids under 16 free) and need to be pre-purchased from www.naroomaoysterfes(val.com.

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Durras Community Demands Ac(ons Not Words On Local Bushfire Response : Fletcher's Failures on Fires Vol Durras 16 September 15th 2017 The Community Associa<on (DCA) is calling on the Commonwealth Government, especially the 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018 Minister for Communica<ons, Paul Fletcher MP, to stop making excuses and start funding real on-ground ac<ons to provide beDer bushfire protec<on for south coast communi<es.

‘The Durras community has asked for some specific simple communica<ons upgrades to be funded to improve local resilience for bushfires and other emergencies but the response so far from governments, especially the Commonwealth has been absolutely pathe<c’ said the Associa<on’s President, Dr Trevor Daly.

The DCA wrote to Minister Fletcher in late 2020 via local Federal MP Fiona Phillips reques<ng funding be provided to upgrade the power supply to the local Na<onal Broadband Network (NBN) fixed wireless tower (to place a 145 metre long aerial cable underground), and to fix the mobile phone blackspots on the Princess Highway between Batemans Bay and Ulladulla.

Both NBN and mobile phone coverage is cri<cal for regional communi<es to be able to receive emergency warnings, keep track of nearby bushfire fronts and maintain communica<ons during fires, storms and all types of emergencies.

‘The Minister himself couldn’t even be bothered to reply to us himself and instead leF it to his Chief of Staff, Ryan Bloxsom, to write back two months later refusing to act on our requests’, said Dr Daly ( ‘With regard to the NBN, Fletcher’s office said there is “no funding program” available to upgrade the NBN tower infrastructure at South Durras, yet there are millions of dollars in unspent bushfire funding that have s<ll not been delivered to regional communi<es like ours nearly 18 months aFer the bushfires that devastated our region.

"The DCA has obtained its own quote from local builders to do the job of reloca<ng the NBN tower power cable underground and it will only cost about $30,000. So Minister Fletcher cannot even find this small amount of money to allocate to NBN Co to beDer protect our community.

"Do we have to raise the funds and do these upgrade works ourselves?’ said Dr Daly.

‘On the mobile phone blackspots, the Chief of Staff’s leDer admits that ‘coverage is patchy or non-existent in places’ along this stretch of the na<onal highway, but claims ‘it is a commercial decision’ of the local phone providers ‘whether to invest in mobile infrastructure in the area’.

‘It’s very convenient for bureaucrats and poli<cians to aDempt to buckpass the issue and hide behind the so-called commercial impera<ves of the mobile phone companies. The fact is there are not enough customers in our area for the local Telco providers to jus<fy doing upgrades on a commercial basis. We know this already. That is why our Associa<on specifically asked Minister Fletcher to provide addi<onal funding to the mobile phone providers to assist them to upgrade their local networks for emergency resilience and remove the exis<ng black spots on the Princes Highway!’.

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BOARS ARE BACK Home game tomorrow for Round 1 as we welcome the The Hall Bushrangers R.F.C to Hanging Rock and Vol September 2017 compe<<on. the16South Coast15th /Monaro 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018

The day also doubles as our GOBs (Old Boys) Day, so looking forward to seeing them down to award the yearly best on ground trophy in memory of members who have sadly passed.

Our lads have trained well in the off season, with the majority of last years squad returning and some exci<ng inclusions, young, returning, and new to the club. Full canteen and we also welcome you to Club Catalina for the aFer game drinks - hope to see you there

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MicroGrids under considera(on for the Vol Eurobodalla 16 September 15th 2017

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Alliance - SHASA, and their partner Micro Energy Systems Australia (MESA) have teamed up with the Australian Na<onal University, and Essen<al Energy to submit an applica<on for federal funding for a feasibility study into 8 Microgrids across the Eurobodalla. In January 2021 they created an on-line pe<<on to help demonstrate the strong support of the community to make this happen.

A SHASA spokesperson said "The 3 year study into microgrids will involve community consulta<on into what will work in the region and to ensure that the microgrid will be useful during normal power needs and also in emergency situa<ons if the "usual" power supply goes down. This is important considering all the experiences with the 2019/20 bush fires and the need to make electricity in Eurobodalla more reliable and resilient.

What is a Microgrid? It is a small network of electricity users with a local source of supply that is usually aDached to a centralized na<onal grid but is able to func<on independently.

The idea is not a new one with communi<es such as Gloucester in northern NSW puLng in place community driven ini<a<ves such as Energise Gloucester that was launched on 17 Nov 2016 The Energise Gloucester vision: To have a viable renewable energy program opera<ng by 2020 that is embraced in prac<ce and financially by the Gloucester community.

Aims of the program: To assist Gloucester to use energy more efficiently and reduce costs.

To provide clean, affordable renewable energy sources for residents and businesses.

To improve community cohesion through improved prosperity.

To increase the diversity of enterprises using renewable energy and create job opportuni<es.

To add social capital in the community.

Energise Gloucester (EG) is making good progress with our Community Solar Farm and on track to commence construc<on later this year.

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The Beagle supports locals. These lis<ngs are FREE. If you are a local business and would like to be listed please contact us as we oFen turn over these lis<ngs to give everyone a fair go.

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HaDed Chefs Matched With Local Producers At The Narooma Oyster Fes(val Cooking Demonstra(ons Vol September 15th 2017 The16cooking demonstra<ons at the 2021 Narooma Oyster Fes<val will see haDed chefs take to the stage 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018

with local seafood producers for a program that celebrates provenance by looking behind the menu at the important chef and producer rela<onship. Execu<ve chefs Sean Connolly, Jordan ToF, Mark Glenn and Simon Evans will be paired with a local oyster farmer, fisherman, abalone diver and sea urchin roe diver.

“This year’s chef and producer combina<on takes it to another level,” said cooking program host Kelly Eastwood of Eastwood’s Deli and Cooking School in Bermagui.

When asked about provenance in cooking, Ms Eastwood said popular terms like paddock-to-plate and farm -to-fork are being used to try and describe the process. “It’s an aLtude that has been around for decades and is really about knowing where our food is coming from, being connected to what is grown around us and cooking seasonally.”

Fes<val Chair Cath Peachey is hoping that matching renowned visi<ng chefs with local producers will educate consumers about the incredible calibre of NSW South Coast produce.

“Most of us don’t realise just how much NSW South Coast produce is being plated in the fine dining restaurants in Sydney and Canberra. This year’s cooking demonstra<ons will be a very visual way to show the connec<on between place, producer, chef and consumer,” said Ms Peachey.

It’s a sen<ment Merivale execu<ve chef Jordan ToF shares. He understands the need to capture the experience behind his menus, like ea<ng seafood straight from the ocean, and to recreate that in his restaurants.

“I cook quite simply, using the best ingredients that I can find. Seeing beau<ful local South Coast ingredients like king fish, moon fish, strawberry clams, and oysters really inspires me to cook that way and bring it back to Coogee Middle Floor,” said Mr ToF. The ethos of behind the menu that Mr ToF speaks of will be on display when he takes to the stage cooking with lobsters caught by Bermagui Fisherman Jason Moyce, known online by his 80,000 strong following as “The Trapman”.

The cooking demonstra<ons run from 10.30am to 2.30pm on Saturday, 1 May on the Narooma BeDa Home Living Cooking Stage. Tickets to the fes<val are $25 and need to be pre-purchased from www.naroomaoysterfes<val.com.

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reading Gadfly 168 By Robert Macklin In December 2018 I published a column responding to a suggested ‘women’s caucus’ to include female MPs and Senators from all parties. It came to nothing. Today, I suspect, the Vol 16 September 15th 2017 sentiments are 28 April December 7th,more 2017 germane. Here is an update: Vol 48 27theven 2018

The women’s ‘taskforce within the Morrison Government is a good one; but it’s only the beginning. The time has come to face the simple fact that the Prime Minister and the men in his Cabinet are uniquely unsuited to the business of politics. It is an occupation much more suited to women.

Men are prey to fragile egos and testosterone pomposities. They should not be trusted to govern nations. They can’t even govern their own flailing vanities. What’s worse, they conflate their own fortunes with those of their country: ‘Après moi, le deluge.’

They have built our political systems in their own psychological image – as competitions with all prizes to the winner.

They have divided themselves into teams with ‘captain’s calls’ and parliamentary gamesmanship with little room for sensible compromise. Worst of all, they have accepted the Clausewitz principle that ‘war is politics by other means’.

In truth, war is the abandonment of politics for a descent into savagery. But the male politicians speak of ‘glory’ and ‘heroism’ and ‘patriotism’ to disguise the horror of war’s barbarity, its terrible inhumanity.

Consider the twentieth century. The early decades were dominated by what men call the ‘great’ war. Yet it was an appalling bloodbath over the German pique that others were enslaving more ‘colonies’ than they. And 60,000 young Australians were slaughtered. When the Allies declared ‘victory’, their leading men so scorned and humiliated the defeated Germany that they laid the foundation for the next ‘glorious’ war that slaughtered no fewer than 70 million men, women and children. And the maps they drew in the Middle East set the scene for the ‘terrorism’ that infects the world today.

Does anyone really believe that women would have caused such horrors if they had been the guiding hands on the helms of state?

But enough of history. We need look no further than the two biggest countries on the globe today where China is in the thrall of a throw-back to its imperial past when the dynastic emperor demanded unquestioning allegiance from ‘his’ people and tribute from ‘his’ neighbours. And America? Well…Donald J Trump plans a comeback.

Here at home we have watched in horrified fascination as male plotting has given us six unelected changes of prime minister in 10 years, including one woman urged on by the ambitious, ruthless men around her. And truth be told, hers was the only prime ministership that made a difference – its Royal Commission exposed the horror of twisted men preying on the children in their charge. And the Morrison government appears utterly opposed to women who dare to seek even equality.

If only the women’s taskforce could loosen the fierce grip that their male colleagues have on the levers of power, it could start a movement that brings the sanity of compromise and the greater good into the world. However, I fear that pigs will fly before that happens…lipstick notwithstanding.

NB: In similar vein, when we finally get around to welcoming our Aboriginal compatriots into the polity via Constitutional recognition, Makarrata and Treaty, let’s be fair dinkum about it and mandate an Aboriginal as our Head of State. And if it’s merit-based, the obvious first up would be the truly distinguished Gudanji-Arrernte woman, Pat Turner. robert@robertmacklin.com

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100 Years Ago -16th April 1921 MOTOR CAR PIONEER. – We no<ce that Mr. G. Harrison has put another eight-cylinder Cadillac on the Moruya run in charge of his old driver, Mr. Les Ree, who has always won public regard by his courtesy, civility and careful driving. Last Vol 16 September 15th 2017 Christmas was the eleventh 28 April December 7th, 2017 anniversary of Mr. Harrison’s start on this line, and although the early trials were severe Vol 48 27th 2018 and the great war a set-back, we are all pleased to see him “carrying on” with the grit and perseverance that are characteris<c of the pioneer.

ACCIDENTS.- On Friday last whilst playing in the Public School ground, Jack, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Coppin, Gundary, fell and broke two small bones in his wrist. Dr. Cutler set the fractures and the injured member is progressing favorably. LiDle Colin White, grandson of Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Dawson, also is laid aside for repairs, through falling and par<ally disloca<ng his hip. Dr Cutler placed the pa<ent under chloroform and successfully performed the replacement of the bone.

HOLIDAY. – April 25th (Anzac Day) is to be a Federal public holiday, but not a State holiday. The post office will be closed, but everything else will go on as usual.

ORDERED TO REST. – Mr. A. F. Lou<D, while on a holiday in Sydney, was taken ill. On consul<ng a doctor he was told that organically he was quite well, but his nervous system was run down. He was ordered to take a complete rest for at least three months. This is the hardest command the energe<c Abe has ever had to obey.

SHIPPING. – The small coaster “Seagull” has been at the local wharf during the week reducing the conges<on of <mber. The I.S.N. Company steamer was expected to arrive at her moorings here by yesterday aFernoon’s <de and leave again for Sydney by this (Saturday) evening’s <de.

SUDDEN DEATH. – On Sunday evening last on returning from church to her home at Bergalia, Mrs. W. R. Jeffery (who was accompanied by her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Nelson) was shocked to find that her husband had been seized with a paraly<c stroke during her absence and was then unconscious. Dr. Cutler, who a short <me aFer was passing on his way home from Narooma, was called in, but gave the sorrowing ones no hope of the pa<ent’s recovery. Mr. Jeffrey never regained consciousness and at 12.15 the next morning passed peacefully over to that Bourne from which no traveller returns. Although not enjoying good health for some <me the end was quite unexpected. Mr. Jeffery was the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Jeffery, of Summer Hill, and was 71 years of age at the <me of his demise. He was a J.P. and a member of the local Licensing Bench. Besides a widow he is survived by two daughters, Mesdames S. W. Nelson (Bergalia), P. Russell (Bathurst), and one son Verner (Sydney), four brothers John “Greenwood,” Alfred L. “Summer Hill,” (Moruya), Sidney (Waratah), Robert (Murwillumbah) and three sisters, Mrs. Walter and Miss Emily (Moruya) and Mrs. J. Jauncey to mourn their loss. The funeral took place on Tuesday, the remains being interred in the Methodist por<on of the Moruya cemetery.

PERSONAL AND OTHERWISE. – Rags make paper. Paper makes money. Money makes banks. Banks make loans. Loans make poverty. Poverty makes rags. And, so around we go again.

TO THE EDITOR. - Dear Sir, Allow me a liDle space in your valuable paper to give a word of warning to our travelling sportsmen who frequently trespass through our property. One would expect to find real men amoung sports. Even if the sport is angling, one need not be “fishy.” Yet it’s a fishy act to travel through a person’s paddocks and leave all the rails down, which has been done here a few <mes. I’ll admit that rails are somewhat cumbersome, and will hasten to replace same with gates as soon as the travelling ‘sports’ donate sufficient for their erec<on.

Anyhow, concluding, don’t do it again, or else find some other place to recreate. C. DuRoss.

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Reading—leDer to the editor Dear Beagle Editor, Araluen Road residents west of the landslide, 23km from Moruya, are fed up with the lack of informa<on and progress towards a resolu<on of our road closure.

ARE WE BEING INFORMED, OR FOBBED OFF? Vol 16 September 15th 2017 28 December 7th, 2017 Vol348 April 27th 2018 The updates provided to residents thus far, fail to provide any op<mism towards a resolu<on of a problem that is having an enormous impact on the lives, livelihoods and emo<onal well being of residents.

The problem is far from a mere inconvenience as stated in council’s Feb 19 update.

The use of fire trails, that are now in dire need of repair, and nego<a<ng past landslips presents significant safety risks, not to men<on the wear and tear on vehicles.

To top this off, as of this week, residents now have to contend with fully laden log trucks, as Forestry has begun using the diversion roads, Maulbrooks Rd and Larry’s Mountain Rd, as a haulage route.

On Tue 13 April I contacted council’s works dept about this new hazard, but they were unaware of it.

I was told Forestry would be contacted. A number of phone calls to council on Wed elicited no new informa<on.

Thursday morning I received the following email from council: “I’ve had a chat with forestry regarding their opera)ons and how it impacts on people using the detour.

Forestry originally intended for all movements to go to the princes Highway via Buckenbowra road and Maulbrooks road north.

However there are two gullies that are s)ll running water so they are using the southern access (Maulbrooks road south and Larry’s Mountain road) for opera)onal and environmental reasons. They will be limi)ng their use of the southern route as much as possible, with the balance of haulage movements going via Pistol Shot road and Buckenbowra road. At present they have 3-4 movements (on the southern route) per day and done expect to have more than 5.

They expect to be finished with truck movements via the southern route by the end of May. This is a reasonable volume of truck movements sharing this road with people obliged to use the Araluen road detour.”

I do wonder what an ‘unreasonable’ volume would be.

I firmly believe that the longer this situa<on con<nues, par<cularly with the added risk of mee<ng log trucks, the more likelihood there is of a serious accident occurring.

So as to inform the general public of the informa<on we are being provided with, I have included ESC’s latest update (9th April), with my addi<onal comments, in parentheses, bold and italicized, to indicate relevance, usefulness or correctness.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Dear resident/landowner, Restoring access – Araluen Road Following our leDer of 18 February 2021 and the storms and flooding we’ve just experienced, we would like to bring you up to date with the current situa<on and our proposed works on Araluen Road.

For all works required to recover the road damage resul<ng from the seven natural disasters since January 2020, Council is seeking financial assistance from the NSW and Australian Governments under the natural disaster funding arrangements.

(KNOWN – REPEATED INFORMATION re funding. The road damage is a culmina-on of YEARS of neglect, not just recent events – ask any resident or road worker) March flood damage The high rainfall experienced last month has caused further serious damage to Araluen Road and roadside slopes.

(WE KNOW) An ini<al assessment of the full length of Araluen Road within the Eurobodalla Local Government Area has been undertaken since the flood waters receded. These inspec<ons reveal the latest flood event has resulted in: i) significant addi<onal loss of gravel material from the road surface ii) significant groundwater intrusion impac<ng the road pavement in isolated areas iii) sec<ons of Araluen Road with extensive tension cracking and slope movement on both the upper and lower side beagle weekly : Vol 203 April 16th 2021

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Reading—leDer to the editor (con(nues) iv) further rock falls at the site of the road closure near Knowles Creek v) damage to causeway and culvert structures/outlets (WE KNOW. The ‘tension cracking’ is not just cracking. Many sec-ons have collapsed. ‘The latest flood event’ did not cause all the problems) Vol 16 September Ini<al clean-up works15th are 2017 in progress with a par<cular aDen<on on restora<on of drains and culverts along with delinea<on of the 28 April December 7th, 2017 48 27th 2018 slipVol areas.

(WE KNOW. We drive the road. The contractor has cleaned out gu5ers adjacent to slips and the openings to the drainage pipes that he could find. Our road looks very pre5y with all the li5le flags ‘delinea-ng’ the slip sites) As an interim safety measure, we have temporarily placed a 10t load limit for vehicles travelling on Araluen Road between the landslip at Knowles Creek and the Queanbeyan-Palerang border. Vehicles over 10t are not permiDed on this sec<on of road un<l further no<ce.

(NEW INFORMATION! So what are the implica-ons? No trucks delivering building materials from either the coast or Braidwood for bushfire rebuilds, no cement trucks, no sep-c pump outs, no ca5le trucks, no machinery to fix slip sites, no council grader???)

Motorists using the road in vehicles less than 10t must use cau<on and observe signs and barriers in place.

(REALLY? There is no other way to drive this road other than ‘with cau-on’. We’ve been doing so for years ............... without signs.)

The areas where some of the slips and tension cracking has occurred is within challenging mountainous riverside terrain with very steep downhill and uphill slopes. Therefore, a specialist geotechnical consultant has been engaged to review the most challenging areas of the failure and provide advice on the solu<ons and interim measures.

(KNOWN – REPEATED INFO since Nov. When the Geotechs ini-ally(Nov ‘20) checked out the landslip, didn’t council also have experts out doing core samples from the rest of the road to the west? Didn’t these experts advise council that, in some sec-ons, they didn’t know what was holding the road up?)

Once more detailed site inves<ga<ons have occurred, we will be able to provide further informa<on.(A=er 5 months they should be very ‘detailed’ indeed. Will we be told the geotech results, the ac-on to be taken and when?)

Similarly, the alternate route for residents around the Knowles Creek slip, via Mount Wandera back to Moruya, has sustained further damage in this same flood event to the road surface in some areas. This event has also resulted in tension cracks along this route near Mount Wandera.

(YEP, WE KNOW, WE DRIVE IT! I put rocks along a crack that council did not find, but the backhoe operator pushed them over the edge when he was clearing the gu5er) More urgent works are in progress to restore damaged drains, adjust the road edge and address the most impacted areas of the road surface as soon as prac<cable. A 2t load limit will remain in place for the general public u<lising this alternate route.

(YEP, WE KNOW! We saw the backhoe contractor doing temporary repairs at the slip sites.

Does ‘adjust the road edge’ mean using white posts to make the road even narrower?

You say ‘general public’. Isn’t the 2t limit sec-on for ‘residents only’ – that’s what the signs say? Too bad if a resident has a vehicle over 2t, like a landcruiser or any 4WD with a load – like taking rubbish to the -p. Anyway, the bypass is used by Eurobodalla locals and tourists alike – most have a GPS’s to find their way around the landslip.)

McGregors Creek Bridge (24.6km mark) and Kenny Creek Bridge (32.5km) New single lane concrete bridges will be built to replace the exis<ng <mber bridges. Contracts have been let for the design and supply of a modular bridge system and for the installa<on of both bridges.

(Please note that these bridges have nothing to do with the road closure and have been listed for replacement since mid last year.)

AFer delays caused by the major landslip east of Knowles Creek and the recent floods, construc<on was planned to begin in April 2021. Unfortunately, the latest flood damage sustained on Araluen Road means we are unable to proceed with construc<on of the two bridges un<l the roadway is deemed safe for heavy vehicles.

(INCORRECT INFORMATION! According to council Contract Register, that I downloaded in Oct 2020, work on these 2 bridges was to commence on 11 August 2020 and take 4 months to complete. It didn’t commence!

I understand 4 bridges on the Belowra Road were to commence at the same -me with a different installer. I’m pre5y sure they were all completed. Doesn’t a councillor live out that way?)

The temporary <mber bridge repairs are sufficient to allow access in the interim period. (How long do you think that ‘interim period’ will be?)

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Reading—leDer to the editor (con(nues) Monitoring of the trees now reveals significant secondary tree death along the route. A program of addi<onal tree removal has been implemented across the 490km of fire impacted roads across the Eurobodalla. This will include further work on Araluen Road to mi<gate the ongoing risk.

(RELEVANCE? We’re not interested in tree removal around the shire.

As regards our road, the contractors trucks and machinery would be over the 10t limit. How about a tree lopper in a mini moke with a hand saw?) 15th 2017 Vol 16 September 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018 Landslip site east of Knowles Creek (approximately 23km west of Moruya) We con<nue to undertake the necessary design, geotechnical, environmental review and discussion with landowners to assess the provision of a new alternate road around the slip site compared to restoring the exis<ng road. The most recent flood event resulted in significant addi<onal rock material falling onto the exis<ng roadway.

(KNOWN - REPEATED INFORMATION. INCORRECT INFO: ‘con-nue ...... discussion with landowners’ only preliminary one occurred months ago) Neither op<on is simple given the steep terrain and constraints in this loca<on.

(KNOWN – REPEATED INFO) We con<nue to inspect and maintain the alternate route for light vehicles west of the landslip back to Moruya, via Knowles Creek Road, K-Ridge Road, Heffernans Road, Maulbrooks Road and Larrys Mountain Road.

(QUESTION! “con-nue to maintain”?? The only repair work I am aware of was that done by the back hoe contractor last week.

Does erec-ng signs count as maintenance?)

A map of the alternate route for residents was provided in the first update for your personal use. We advise the public that this alternate route is for local residents, service and emergency service vehicles only. We do not publicise the route for this reason.

(KNOWN – REPEATED INFO. Do not keep poking your naughty finger at residents!

GPS’s allow everyone to find council’s ‘yellow brick road’.)

Road pavement Minor gravel reshee<ng and road grading work will be undertaken on the alternate route via Mount Wandera and at isolated loca<ons in the near future.

(How does that happen when there is a 2t limit in that area?)

Any major reshee<ng work between Knowles Creek and Pigeon Gully will be subject to the restora<on of access for heavy vehicles. We will seek to undertake maintenance grading when required and subject to availability of access for plant.

(DOES THIS MEAN THERE WILL BE NO GRADING, RESHEETING OR MAJOR REPAIR WORK DONE ON THE WESTERN END UNTIL ARALUEN ROAD REOPENS? What does ‘subject to availability of access for plant’ mean? ) Council will be undertaking gravel reshee<ng works on the unsealed sec<ons between Moruya and the Knowles Creek slip before the end of the financial year u<lising Council funding. We will also finalise the approaches to the new Bradburys Bridge.

(We are happy for our neighbours on the eastern side. This grading was already budgeted for and WAS scheduled to occur in March) General advice to the public (I thought this was le5er was for residents) Council will remind residents and visitors via its communica<ons pla[orms that Araluen Road remains closed to commuters travelling between Canberra and the coast with the Kings Highway the quickest and safest route between Braidwood and Batemans Bay. (Council can con-nue to say what it likes, but its making li5le difference to commuters or visitors who are using the road and the bypass) If you have a specific transport need (eg gaining access for a tradesperson or delivery), please contact us by phone to discuss if we can assist in providing consent for access or further advice on <ming.

(So now we have to seek PERMISSION for a plumber, electrician etc to access our proper-es? Surely council is not serious!)

We will be in contact again when there is more to report. We would like to thank you for your coopera<on and pa<ence while these works and assessments are underway.

(Sorry, but we have run out of pa-ence, par-cularly with these updates that keep providing us with the same informa-on lacking any indica-on of progress towards a solu-on or a -me frame for achieving it.

The 10t limit council has now imposed makes ma5ers even worse, par-cularly for those trying to rebuild a=er the fires.

AND WHY WAS COUNCIL NOT AWARE OF FORESTRY’S INTENTION TO USE THE BYPASS FOR LOG HAULAGE? Surely this possibility would have been discussed when the bypass route was nego-ated.

I do hope ESC has a very good insurance policy!

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Reading—A beer with Baz #13 ‘There you go Baz, get a beer into you. How was the trip to Melbourne? I can’t believe you drove that old 1970’s Holden Ute all the way south.’

They both took a long sip of their beers.

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‘’You Mick, some<mes I think we are living in a museum. With COVID it’s been 28know December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 April 27th 2018 almost two years since I’ve been to see the daughter in Melbourne and it’s a changed world.’

Mick half chuckled and took in a deep breath of prepara<on. ‘I leF early and no troubles up and over the Clyde. I stopped the other side of Bungendore to check the map to find a par<cular winery to buy a bit of local vino as a giF.’ ‘So there I am with the map spread out over the bonnet of the car and this young bloke pulls up and says ‘Sat Nav’s not working today, mate?’

‘Anyhow, I assure him I’m all fine but I do ask him who is Sat Nav and why do I need to know whether he’s working today.’

Mick groaned ever so slightly.

‘I arrived at the daughter’s new place in Melbourne. Good place, two bathrooms and I think I counted three toilets for a family of four. I grew up in a house with ten people with the one toilet and one bathroom but that’s another story.’

‘Anyhow, the daughter is now working from home and has to aDend some zoom mee<ng in the home office.

She gives me the op<on of wai<ng in either the home theatre, the dining room, the lounge, the spare bedroom, the outside deck or around the pool. I need a bloody compass to get around the place but do you think I can find a newspaper in this choice of wai<ng rooms. I’ve got no idea how they stay informed.’

Mick’s eyes glazed over and they both sought relief in another sip.

‘Well the kids arrive home from school and I get the eldest to come with me to the newsagency. He jumps in the car and says straight away ‘Sat Nav is missing.’ I can’t help thinking this bloody Sat Nav is one lazy bloke.

But anyway, he then wants to play some music and I direct him to the glove box to pick a casseDe tape. He grabs a Neil Young tape and tries every which way to put it into the casseDe player. Frustrated he then gives the tape a raDle and even holds it up to his ear. I put it on for him and then he just pats the play buDon. I push the buDon and Neil Young’s ‘Old Man Take a Look at Your Life’ has him half laughing.’

Mick broke into a chuckle.

‘Well Mick, we are not even at the end of the street and he wants the air con on. Of course I tell him to wind down the window instead and he’s stroking invisible buDons and even tries ‘Hey Siri wind down the window’.

‘Well I can see what you mean about living in a museum, Bazza.’

‘Just hold on a bit, Mick. We get home and the young bloke flies into the house and says to his Dad, ‘That car is so cool. It has these windows where you wind a handle and the window comes down. Why can’t we get a car with that kind of technology?’

‘I tell you, Mick, the look on his father’s face was worth the trip to Melbourne.’

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Andrew Constance: Stop logging the fire-ravaged South Coast Vol 16 September 15th 2017

28Andrew December 7th, 2017 Member for Bega, Vol 48 April 27th 2018 Dear Constance,

As a local cons<tuent, I am wri<ng to you to ask you to call on the Minister for Industry and Forestry Corpora<on NSW (FCNSW) to stop the logging of public na<ve forests on the South Coast.

The NSW South Coast was scorched during the Black Summer bushfires. It was one of the hardest hit areas in the state, with 80% of bushland burnt in the Shoalhaven LGA and 65% in the Eurobodalla and Bega Valley LGAs. The intensity of the burn in this region also set it aside from other parts of the state, as it experienced far higher rates of crown burn.

FCNSW has returned to these forests without genera<ng addi<onal site-specific opera<on condi<ons (SSOCs) for logging opera<ons, with plans to revert to the Coastal Integrated Forestry Opera<ons Approvals (CIFOA).

The CIFOAs have been disastrous for biodiversity since implementa<on and were not developed to protect the environment following fires of this magnitude. The rules and regula<ons around environmentally destruc<ve prac<ces like logging must be amended to meet a changing climate and the condi<ons they bring.

Pockets of unburnt and lightly burnt forest that are threatened with logging have become cri<cal refuges for the region's stunning and diverse wildlife. Experts claim that it is more important than ever to ensure these areas are protected, as it provides habitat for animals while surrounding areas regenerate.

Following large bushfires, refuges for surviving animals are cri<cal as they provide food and habitat immediately post-fire, and then allow them to grow their popula<ons outwards as surrounding bush recovers. These areas are now included as targets of FCNSW opera<ons on the South Coast.

Please make Forestry Corpora<on immediately cease logging and planning harves<ng opera<ons on the South Coast. These forests and its wildlife need far more <me to recover.

Yours sincerely One of the thousands of concerned Australian and South Coast residents.

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Heading Further South?

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All the known gigs to date: Apr 16th - Chris McGrath at the Batemans Bay Soldiers Club Vol 16 September 15th 2017 Apr 17th - Swinging old fellows – Tuross Club (on the green) 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018 Apr 17th - Tony Jaggers at Camel Rock Brewery Apr 17th - Steve Jackson at Club Catalina Apr 17th - Roddy Reason at JJs Marina Apr 17th - Mogo Fes<val 1pm to 6pm Apr 17th - Chris McGrath at the Batemans Bay Soldiers Club Apr 17th - Hannah Matysek @<lbavalley 12:30 Apr 17th - Jan Preston Duo Live at Moruya Golfy Apr 17th - Open Mic at Bodalla Pub 2pm to 5pm

Apr 18th - Eurobodalla Country Music & Social Club at Nelligen Hall 11am Apr 18th - Moondog @<lbavalley 12:30pm Apr 24th - Intensity – Tuross Club (8pm) Apr 24th - Simon Kinny-Lewis Band bring Blues to Bend and Sip Narooma Apr 24th- Jeff Hill at Club Catalina Apr 24th - Owen plays the sax at JJs Marina Apr 24th - Currents at Riverside Park Moruya Apr 25th - Simon Kinny-Lewis Band at Moruya Waterfront Hotel Motel Apr 25th - LP at Dairy Shed

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Moruya Blues and Roots Fes(val May 28th and 29th

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Spread over 2 days, Moruya Waterfront Hotel & Orphan Music Present the VERY FIRST Moruya Blues & Roots Fes<val!

May 28th & 29th, 2021. 12 bands. 1 stage. All from $39

The Inventi Ensemble - flute, oboe, violin, viola and cello - presents their own version of Rimsky-Korsakov's Scheherazade and more.

On Saturday 8 May 2021 at 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM St Paul's Anglican Church Tilba Street, Narooma,

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The Drowsy Chaperone – Now Showing!

Bay Theatre Players are entering their second Vol 16 September 15th 2017 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018 weekend of their first major produc<on for 2021, The Drowsy Chaperone, aFer a hugely successful opening night last Friday. Opening weekend had the audiences belly laughing, cheering and clapping for the 20-plus cast bringing this musical comedy of the 1920’s to life on the Playhouse Stage.

Patrons of The Bay Theatre Players have been delighted by this colourful and energe<c show, with several already returning for a second show and bringing their friends too! There is so much to take in - beau<ful music and dancing, catchy one liners and lots of cheeky humour. A review from opening weekend “..Its quirky, funny and brilliantly directed… This show is honestly as good as it gets”.

The plot centres on Janet Van De Graaff, a showgirl who plans to give up her career in order to marry an oil tycoon, Robert Mar<n. Janet is the star of the “Feldzieg Follies” and a lot of money is riding on her name to sell the show. The producer is being threatened by a pair of gangsters if the wedding goes ahead.

The ensuing plot incorporates mistaken iden<<es, dream sequences, a La<n Lothario, an unflappable English Butler, a Drowsy Chaperone and so much more!

The Drowsy Chaperone is playing at the Bay Theatre Playhouse every weekend un<l 1 May 2021.

Good seats are available for most shows but get in quick as the word about this wonderful show gets around! If you come on a Friday or Saturday night, you can enjoy a glass of wine or beer before the curtain goes up.

Purchase your <ckets online at www.trybooking.com/bonef - Adults $30.50, Concession $28.50, Group 20+ $25.50. All inclusive of online booking fees.

Should you encounter any difficul<es or need to contact someone in regards to <cke<ng, please email baytheatreplayers@gmail.com or contact Rowena on 0404 246 005.

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The evoca<ve and beau<ful works of much loved ar<sts Gordon Robinson and Annie Franklin feature in the current exhibi<on at Gallery Bodalla running through to Sunday 18 April.

In this show Annie exhibits a mix of small en plein air gouache pain<ngs, created both before and aFer the landscape was transformed in the summer of 2019/20, as well as studio based oil pain<ngs and assemblages that combine paint, wood and ceramic elements.

Gordon’s series ‘constella<ons’ has been created over the past 15 months. It was begun during the days and nights of summer when the sky was obliterated by smoke. His mixed media works on paper are a response to the year since then.

Annie and Gordon both work in the studio they built together Lake Wapengo. They have been pain<ng alongside each other for the past 17 years on various group and solo shows. This work comes out of a shared space and shared sensibility, each ar<st with a different approach. It is their first exhibi<on together.

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Arts Julie Lark Featured Ar(st at Gallery Mogo

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Crea<ve Arts Batemans Bay (CABBI) is exhibi<ng at their Gallery Mogo, pain<ngs, 2D and 3D artworks of their members, featuring Julie Lark for the months of April and May, 2021.

The CABBI exhibi(on will run from the 30th March, 2021, un(l the 1st of June 2021. Daily opening (mes are 10am un(l 4pm, including holidays, at the Gallery 2/52 Sydney Street Mogo.

The Gallery Mogo is a CABBI venture, that is open to local, and regional visual art prac<<oners.

Julie Lark, Fluid Ar(st:

In this collec<on of I have tried to push the boundaries of perceived art with the use of alcohol inks in challenging ways, leaving its design ul<mately to your interpreta<on.

I create ideas from my own imagina<on, celebra<ng connec<ons between the environment, colour, fluidity, my eccentricity, as well as the ordinary. I develop these works in the hope that they will add beauty to your world as each is made with passion and deep commitment.

I received the Best Abstract Art prize in 2019 and 2020 at the Ar<sts Society of Canberra Exhibi<ons. I have works in private collec<ons around Australia, London, Germany, Sweden, USA, and New Zealand. My art is also on display in corporate offices in Canberra.

Inlets and South East Arts presents PRAGMATIC IDEALISTS In-Conversa<on 1 - 15 May 2021 | Saturdays 1pm – 3pm The Eurobodalla Regional Botanic Gardens func<on room These In-conversa)on panel discussions offer insight into the varied areas of the visual arts industry.

Featuring: Tamara Dean (Ar<st), Daniel Soma (Director, Michael Reid, Sydney), Iain Dawson (Director, BVRG), NaneDe Orly (Assistant Curator, MAMA), Sabrina Rosner (Ar<s<c Programs Manager, BMCC), Lee Grant (Ar<st), Shaune Lakin (Head Curator of Interna<onal Art, NGA) Workshops 22 May - 5 June 2021 | Saturdays 1pm – 4pm The Moruya Library workshop rooms These prac<cal workshops are designed to help ar<sts develop skills needed to prepare work for submission and exhibi<on.

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Tree Conversa(ons at the Bas Visit the Bas to view an exhibi<on by Networks Australia.

In this exhibi<on 19 ar<sts explore the intricate rela<onship Vol 16 September 15th 2017 between human crea<vity and the secret life of trees. The 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018 exhibi<on features a variety of media, including weaving, wrapping, croche<ng, dying, and drawing.

Cost: Free Panel discussion: 11am, Saturday 10 April 2021 Where: The Bas, Corner Vulcan and Campbell Streets, Moruya

Sculpture by Nancy Tingey, )tled As Above So Below, polyester cable sheathing.

Exhibi(on dates: Saturday 10 April to Sunday 9 May 2021 | Tues-Sun, 10am-4pm More info: T: 02 4474 1061

The Bas Saturday sessions workshops Papermaking and embedding nature workshop The Bas is excited to launch the first workshop in Saturday Sessions, a series of three hour crea<ve workshops held on the second Saturday of each month from May to December 2021.

Join ar<st Mandy Hillson in this fun and interes<ng workshop where you will learn how a prac<cal and naturally beau<ful object can be created from recycled paper and found objects. Par<cipants can take home the sheets of paper and paper bowl they create.

Cost: $120 When: Saturday 8 May 2021 Where: The Bas, corner of Vulcan and Campbell Streets, Moruya. Bookings: through Eventbrite This workshop has a maximum of eight par<cipants.

More info: T: 4474 1061

SoArt Narooma presents Michele Skuza The South Coast – Not Just a Beach is a solo exhibi<on by Michele Skuza. The exhibi<on is a collec<on of brightly coloured oil pain<ngs capturing life on the South Coast of NSW. Skuza's works are inspired by her <me as a marine scien<st on the Great Barrier Reef and the fantas<c creatures and scenes found along the Australian coastline.

Skuza's hypo-realis<c style is a celebra<on of colour in the natural world. She will be available for the dura<on of the exhibi<on to discuss your ideas for commissioning a pain<ng.

Pain)ng by Michele Skuza, )tled Pinky Promise, oil on canvas.

Where: School of Arts CoDage, 92 Campbell St, Narooma Exhibi(on dates: Saturday 10 to Sunday 18 April 2021 More info: T: 4476 1582

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Narooma Oyster Fes(val's Arts Alley The River of Art and the Narooma Oyster Fes<val are joining forces and seek local ar<sts to showcase their works in this year’s Arts Alley. The Oyster Fes<val15th aDracts Vol 16 September 2017 around 5,000 28 December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 April 27th 2018 visitors to the region. ADendees have expressed an interest that arts and craF form part of future fes<vals. Don't miss an opportunity to showcase your artwork at this year's fes<val.

When: Saturday 1 May 2021 Where: Riverside Drive, Narooma More info: Di Jay T: 0411 481 988 | E: River of Art

2021 River of Art program EOIs open Expressions of interest are sought from visual ar<sts, performers, musicians and businesses, including community groups, who would like to be part of the fes<val's program.

More info: W: River of Art

SUBSCRIBE TO Eurobodalla Arts Informa(on Exchange Eurobodalla Arts Informa<on Exchange keeps you informed with what’s coming up in the local arts and culture scene. There are some exci<ng crea<ve workshops and exhibi<ons to explore read on for more details.

Stay informed on what's happening the Eurobodalla arts space by signing up to receive the monthly arts and culture email NewsleDer. hDps://newsleDers.esc.nsw.gov.au/h/r/00EDE804DE95F5C4

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CATALINA LADIES GOLF – Results 14 April 2021 Vol 16 September 15th 2017 Today’s challenge 28 April December 7th,was 2017the April Monthly Vol 48 27th 2018

Medal with sixty-four Ladies compe<ng.

Some very impressive scores, par<cularly from two of our talented young Junior golfers. Sophie Eppelstun and her younger sister, Bronte, each won the Medals in their respec<ve Divisions.

Louise Fogarty, played a wonderful round and won the Medal in Division 3. Full results are as follows; Division 1 1st

Sophie Eppelstun (8)

2nd Jo Taylor (12)

66 neD

73 neD

3rd Debbie Coleman (17) 74 neD Gross Winner:

Sophie Eppelstun (6) – 74 Strokes

Nearest the Pin: Helen Neave – Hole 5 PuLng:

Jo Taylor – 27 puDs

Division 2 1st

Bronte Eppelstun (25) 69 neD

2nd Dianne Gill (25) 73 neD 3rd Sandra Keon (31) 74 neD Gross Winner:

Bronte Eppelstun (25) – 94 Strokes

Nearest the Pin: Bronte Eppelstun – Hole 7 PuLng:

Sandra Keon – 27 puDs

Division 3 1st

Louise Fogarty (37)

72 neD

2nd Julie Farrell (34) on a count-back 76 neD 3rd Margaret Sinclair (35) 76 neD Gross Winner:

Louise Fogarty (37) – 109 Strokes

Nearest the Pin: Louise Fogarty – Hole 23 PuLng:

Louise Fogarty – 27 puDs

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South Coast Monaro Rugby compe((on 2021 starts this Saturday 17th Vol 16 September 15th 2017 April 2021.

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April compe<<on 27th 2018 AVol 1048team is ready for kick off with a number of new teams including Crookwell “Dogs”, 2019 premiers, who choose to sit out last season due to concerns over COVID 19.

The compe<<on also welcomes both Cooma “Red Devils” and Hall “ Bushrangers” who have both nominated for this compe<<on in preference to the Monaro compe<<on. Unanimous vote from all Clubs allowed both to join. In addi<on the Bermagui Cobargo “Sharks” enthusias<cally return aFer a 12 year absence. Unfortunately Broulee “Dolphins” withdrew form this season compe<<on.

This weekend is eagerly an<cipated by all and includes some good match ups. Games scheduled for a 2.30pm kick off are; Batemans Bay “Boars” v Hall “Bushrangers” at Hanging Rock Oval, Batemans Bay. Both teams report good off season recrui<ng and this should a great game.

Bungendore “Mudchooks” v Braidwood “Redbacks’ at Bungendore. The Mudchooks are s<ll missing a number of suspended players from last year and will make for an interes<ng game Taralga “<gers” v Cooma “Red Devils” at Taralga. Taralga won the compe<<on 2020 and this will give Cooma a good insight into were they fit this season Crookwell “Dogs” v Jindabyne “Bushpigs”. This should be the match of the round with 2020 Premiers Crookwell hos<ng a Jindabyne side that would be disappointed with the last season Grand Final loss in extra <me.

Both Yass “Rams” and Bermagui Cobargo “Sharks” have a first round bye The season will be played over 15 rounds with the finals to start 7th August and the Grand Final scheduled for Saturday 21st August 2021.

Interested persons can follow “live scoring & results” through the free app “RugbyXplorer”

Broulee Runners April 14th 2021 A windy evening greeted our runners this week at our 4.30pm star<ng line. We had 38 actual runners and 13 virtual runners. We welcomed the Johnson, Christmas and Whitelaw families to their first Broulee runners. It was also nice to see Robyn Slater join her daughters Penny and Ka<e for her first run.

There were some fantas<c results from our Broulee runners that par<cipated in the Canberra Times Marathon fes<val last weekend, for the half marathon were MaD Lambert 1 hour 30 minutes, Lauren Evans 1 hour 32 minutes, Louise Cox 1 hour 44 minutes and Michael Lambert 1 hour 58 minutes, Tori Hennig completed the full marathon in 4 hours 26 minutes, Bernie Lambert in the 10km event finished in beagle weekly : Vol 203Proksch April 16th(pictured 2021 42 53 minutes and Charley with his dad Chris<an) in the 2km kids dash came over the line in

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Your UP TO DATE Fishing report courtesy of Tackle World Moruya Vol 16 September 15th 2017 River.

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Moruya has again been on the improve this week. With the water quality star<ng to improve further up the system. There have been good whi<ng sighted under the town bridge this week, as well as a few nice bream and the usual flathead. Of an evening, on a rising <de, estuary perch can be seen swirling on the surface chasing prawns and bai[ish. Try using 2.5” soF plas<c grubs on medium weighted jig heads to tempt these hard figh<ng fish.

Down towards the front of the system, good catches of flathead, bream and s<ll some cracker trevally have been reported. Try areas around Preddy’s wharf and hole in the wall, all the way up to Ryan’s creek.

The nipper beds around Garlandtown seem to have come back aFer the Xmas rush, so there is a beDer supply of nippers for those wan<ng to soak a live bait.

Tuross river.

The areas that are holding fish, are also star<ng to open up in Tuross as the cleaner water slowly starts to make its way further upstream than just the lower sec<ons. The flathead and bream are s<ll in good numbers around the lower sec<ons, but the areas around four ways are star<ng to see a bit more piscatorial ac<on. The water under the Bodalla bridge s<ll has quite a fresh/dirty look, they will s<ll be the odd bream lurking around this area though. Hardbody lures with a bit of flash, can work a treat in this dir<er water.

Rock and beach.

All the beaches seem to be holding good numbers of salmon, with the tailor making an appearance at first light and at dusk. There has been some good size to the tailor this week, with fish up to 40cm being reported. Moruya breakwall is holding all the usual suspects, with bream, flathead, trevally and salmon all making an appearance on the concrete of the walk way.

Offshore.

The flathead are s<ll in good numbers off Tuross and the Congo areas, with the snapper a bit further out. Try in the magic 30-40m mark and work from there. Fingers crossed there are s<ll a few kings around, although reports have been very light on them this week.

For the game crews, reports have been also light on this week. The water temps are however, looking good to holding a few fish. Find the bait, find the predators.

Stay safe everyone and remember, “every days a good day for fishing...”

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