Vol 252 March 25th 2022
Your Beagle Weekly Index Arts ……………………. 32,33 Cinema ……………….. 25 to 27 Community ………………3 to16 Reading ……………………..28 to 31 Food………………………… o Sport and Fishing ………. 34 to 38 Editorial …………………..2 What’s On …………….... 17 to 24
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editorial Welcome to this week’s editorial, As we wake from the slumber of lockdowns and begin to pensively explore our region hoping the dreaded Rona might have le4 the building we are steadily becoming more and more aware that the world, our world, our corner of the planet has changed. The once sleepy South East has seen a popula6on boom is the past year. Traffic is no6ceably more apparent and our midday streets, once the realm of our re6red idly enjoying the day, have become a buzz with young families doing their shopping and chores. While this augers well for our local economy there is a no6ceable difference that has given us a concerning underbelly. We now are beginning to see the transi6on of the Sleepy South East into a poor cousin of the city with all the nega6ves the city has to offer. Homes that were once considered safe if the doors and windows were locked are now under threat of break-ins from a new breed of criminal. A criminal that really doesn’t care about consequences. Our once quiet streets now enjoy late night marauders in their stylish hoodies running rampant. Kicking in car doors, destroying mailboxes, vandalising what ever is in their path and fearlessly tes6ng the once safe, quiet, and peaceful enjoyment of our homes. All with a flagrant impunity. Our new day in the South East seems to have collec6vely lost its pride. Lawns are le4 unmowed a4er the relentless rains and unseasonal humidity that saw them growing back overnight. Many are just wai6ng for the boggy ground we now have to dry and for winter to come to slow the growth. The Council is suffering the same boggy fate and our parks and reserves are not the showcase places we were once proud of. But with this lessening of “standards” comes a broader lessening. Rubbish, once put into the bin now finds its way to the footpath or roadside. Why? Where did our pride go and how was it replaced with a “Don’t care any more”. Across the region there is a universal build-up of stress. There is housing stress, financial stress, job stress, health stress; the list goes on. At every turn is a new outlet offering help in mental stress. Some say it began with the bushfires and others say it came with Covid and the lockdowns. Whatever brought it to the South East has brought so much more that we need to recognise and address. We have a serious housing problem. All one needs to do is to go to our long stay camping grounds and parks to find those who no longer have a home. Some were forced to leave when rents increased or homes were sold. Others no longer had employment and some have newly acquired mental issues that have resulted in the disintegra6on of their families and their lives. Hiding among the Grey Nomads are the many who have no op6on but to live in their cars. These are us. They are our community. We have le4 them out in the rain. Now winter approaches and they are s6ll in their taIered tents huddled by camp fires trying to get by. We see them listless in the street or parked overnight in the shadows at the mercy of the gangs of youth running torment in the night. This is the new South Coast. A place where nobody appears to have any solu6ons, nor to be in charge. A new future is fast approaching. One that will require planning to ensure we can expect a reasonable delivery of basics of affordability. Given we have one of the oldest demographics in the State our elderly sit precariously on a thin blade where, if unable to meet rising u6lity costs, rates and loans, they will instead cut down on food, health and well being. Add to that our underemployed who barely survive along with the growing numbers on Centrelink payments and you begin to appreciate that the property boom with million dollar houses is not a true reflec6on on the economic well being of the place we call home. I fear more dark days ahead. If we talk about it maybe we can prepare. But nobody is saying much at all. Un6l next—lei beagle weekly : Vol 252 March 25th 2022
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Community Stunning saddle donated as a fundraiser for the Mongol Derby HearMelt thanks to the wonderful Annie Clarke (Right with Duncan McLaughlin) who has donated this saddle to fundraise for the Veloo Founda6on’s Children of the Peak Sanctuary Project, as part of the Blue Wolf Totem Expedi6on2022.
Right: Bodalla’s Duncan McLaughlin and Annie Clarke Duncan, along with Moruya’s Cele Stone, are among 16 riders selected for the 3600km Blue Wolf Totem Expedi(on across Mongolia commencing in May 2022. Raising funds for the Children of the Peak Sanctuary, the threemonth adventure will see the pair onboard na(ve Mongolian horses, riding roughly 50km each day. Riders cover the cost of the expedi(on itself but have each commi0ed to raising at least US$5000 for charity. Duncan McLaughlin said "Yes, tears were shed. This is a very special saddle. It’s the saddle Annie’s partner Ray Fulton had made before he died. Long-6me endurance riders will remember Ray’s passion for the sport and also his 6reless efforts on behalf of Vietnam Vets. I remember racing to the finish with Ray in his very last ride at Canberra in 2006. In the end he won the ride five minutes ahead of me" "I can imagine Ray racing - and winning - the Mongol Derby! So if you’re looking for a hand-made, as-new (Ray’s only ride in it was when travelling his ashes to his final res6ng place), swivel tree, endurance saddle, then throw Duncan a message to talk on price. Duncan will be riding in The Mongol Derby, a self-guided 1000km adventure race across the incomparable Mongolian steppe, one of the world's last remaining wildernesses and cradle of the largest land empire ever created under Chinggis Khaan. At the heart of the Mongol Derby is the horse sta6on system, called Urtuus in Mongolian. Based on the Great Khaan's postal system which could relay messages at speed from the furthest corners of the empire, the Mongol Derby rebuilds this network to stage one of the most ambi6ous equine events in history. Par6cipants are mounted on a series of na6ve Mongolian horses, which are sacred in the enduring Mongolian nomadic culture. They eat and rest with nomadic families along the way, experiencing Mongolia as it would have appeared in the 6me of the Great Empire. Integral to the event is an extensive back-up system providing medical, veterinary and communica6ons support to the horses and riders, but all being well, riders are alone in the wilderness with their semi-wild steeds. This is a mul6-faceted adventure, not just a horse race. Riders change horses every 35kms, ensuring that the horse power is always fresh and full of running, while they themselves are pushed to their physical limits. Riders need to look a4er themselves in extreme condi6ons, navigate independently, and overcome difficul6es using their ini6a6ve. All of these elements combine to make the Mongol Derby the ul6mate equine adventure, which en6ces the world's finest adventurers, riders and audience. beagle weekly : Vol 252 March 25th 2022
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Community ATAGI has recommended an addi6onal COVID-19 winter booster dose for those at higher risk of serious illness. From April 2022, you’ll be eligible for an addi6onal winter COVID-19 booster vaccine (second booster dose) if you are: • Aged 65 years or over • An Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person aged 50 years and over • A resident of an aged care or disability care facility • Aged 16 years and over and severely immunocompromised (for this group the winter booster dose will be the fi4h COVID-19 vaccine dose (three primary doses, first booster and winter booster) You can get your COVID-19 and flu vaccines at the same 6me. Most people who are eligible for the COVID-19 winter booster dose will also be eligible for a free flu vaccine, available from mid-late April 2022. If you haven’t had your first booster dose yet, make sure to get it as soon as possible to strengthen your protec6on against COVID-19.
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Travellers Urged To Take Care On Roads As Repair Job Con,nues Motorists need to stay vigilant out on the roads with more wet weather expected this week and repair work for State and local roads con6nuing. Transport for NSW Execu6ve Director Customer coordina6on, Roger Weeks, said more rain and possible flash flooding is expected along the east coast of the State, par6cularly the Mid North Coast, from today and with exis6ng damage to the roads drivers need to be careful. “While we have hundreds of workers on the ground carrying out repairs we are asking people to slow down and drive to the condi6ons if they are out and about over the next few days,” Mr Weeks said. “We s6ll have changed traffic condi6ons in place on some main roads, including the Great Western Highway, Bruxner Highway, Moss Vale Road and Waterfall Way. “Importantly, it is not just State roads that remain affected, we do have a lot of local roads that were damaged by the severe weather and repairs are now being carried out. We are working closely with local Governments to get these repairs done but motorists need to take care and be alert on all roads. “If heavy rain does happen as forecast, we ask that everyone consider delaying non-essen6al travel. If you do need to travel, please allow plenty of extra travel 6me, slow down and drive to the condi6ons. “If you do come across floodwater, turn back and find another way around - never aIempt to drive, walk or ride through it. Floodwater can be deeper than you think, and conceal damaged or missing parts of roads. “Keep up to date with weather condi6ons and adjust your route if you can to avoid driving into danger. For anyone travelling at night, please be even more vigilant and slow down as damage to road may not be as clear as during the day. “Our road crews will be out on the ground so please con6nue to show them your understanding and pa6ence and following the direc6ons of any traffic crew. They are there to help keep you safe on your journey. “Thank you to everyone for working with us during this challenging 6me and staying safe while on the roads.” For the latest traffic updates download the Live Traffic NSW App, visit livetraffic.com or call 132 701.
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Mul,cultural Disability Advocacy Associa,on will soon be opening regional offices The Mul6cultural Disability Advocacy Associa6on or MDAA is now funded by the NSW Department of Communi6es and Jus6ce (DCJ) to provide advocacy support to people from Culturally and Linguis6cally Diverse (CALD) communi6es and non-English speaking backgrounds (NESB) with disabili6es in the whole NSW. For more than 25 years, they have worked hard to ensure that people with disabili6es from CALD communi6es and NESB have fair and open access to government and non-government services. They provide FREE advocacy services, ac6vi6es and projects that help increase the capacity and skills of people with disabili6es to exercise their rights and improve their par6cipa6on in the wider community. The Mul6cultural Disability Advocacy Associa6on will soon be opening regional offices. If you are a person with disability or care for one, and need support with various issues, please call MDAA on 1800 629 072 / (02) 9891 6400 or email mdaa@mdaa.org.au. To know more about what MDAA do, visit www.mdaa.org.au. Job Vacancy The Mul6cultural Disability Advocacy Associa6on or MDAA is expanding and will provide advocacy to regional NSW, so they are recrui6ng advocates to work with people with disability from culturally and linguis6cally diverse (CALD) backgrounds with disability and support them with their issues such as with housing, pensions etc. If you are interested to apply please go to hIp://mdaa.org.au/jobs/capacity-building-andsupport-officer-mul6ple-loca6ons-acrossregional-nsw/ for a copy of the posi6on descrip6on and reply contact details.
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Next Teensafe course Tuesday 12th April at Moruya Speedway - book now The next Teensafe course for L and P plate young drivers is being planned for the school holidays on Tuesday 12th April, 2022 at Moruya Speedway – subject to Covid restric6ons at the 6me. Cars and instructors provided. For registra6on form and more info visit www.teensafemoruya.org The locally volunteer-run TeenSafe program is conducted during school holiday periods at the Motor Sports Complex on Donnellys Drive, Moruya by a group of dedicated driving instructors. The TeenSafe program commenced in 1999 as a request from members of the local community to provide young people with informa6on and prac6cal experiences in safe driving. 'L' and 'P' plate drivers develop driving skills in a controlled environment and under the supervision of trained instructors. Their aim is to give 'L' and 'P' plate drivers basic driving skills and experiences in a safe and controlled environment. The courses are held over 1 day 10am-3pm with a maximum of 6-7 students. The program consists of both theory and prac6cal elements and teaches basic skills as well as safety aspects of driving. It is a detailed presenta6on teaching driving skills in a fun, posi6ve and safe manner with emphasis being placed on slowing down, hazard percep6on and the consequences of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Tui6on is on a 'one to one' basis in the vehicles - all supplied by TeenSafe. Approximately 85% of the course consists of actual driving 6me and students are able to concentrate on basic driving skills without the added distrac6on of normal road traffic. Vehicle maintenance and safety checks are demonstrated and discussed. Volunteers are always being sought to assist in all aspects of the organisa6on of TeenSafe Courses, and all training will be provided for prospec6ve volunteers. If you enjoy driving and inter-ac6ng with young people volunteering with TeenSafe could be for you. Teensafe welcomes mature licenced drivers to help out for a day every couple of months by siZng in the passenger seat while a student drives, or by helping any6me with admin or car maintenance. Teensafe have a fleet of cars at Moruya Speedway. Gary Smith, Teensafe Manager says "If we can help teenagers drive safely, then the roads are safer for all of us" The next Teensafe course is planned for the school holidays on Tuesday 12th April at Moruya Speedway – subject to Covid restric6ons at the 6me. Cars and instructors provided. at Moruya Speedway. Providing teenagers with a safe driving experience and educa6on behind-the-wheel in a supervised environment. Just $80 !! For those interested in the course go to www.teensafemoruya.org for info and to register. Enquiries to garys.home@bigpond.com Teensafe works because of volunteers.
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Community Update everyone - thanks for your messages of support ... I'm ok but preIy raIled a4er being robbed at the service sta6on this morning. A4er it was over and my heart stopped racing, I called the police and they arrived within like five minutes, - they were very helpful in calming me down as I’d lost a lot of money. They asked me if I knew who did it. I told them yes I sure did, it was Pump number 3….
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Death and Funeral No,ce ZWAARD, Andreas Cornelis (Cornelius) 20th March 2022. Dearly loved husband of Siri. Aged 67 years. Sadly missed by all his family and friends Cornelius’s rela,ves and friends are kindly invited to a;end his funeral to be held at the Chapel of the Broulee Memorial Gardens, Broulee, with a service commencing at 1:00 pm on Monday the 28th of March 2022.
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OUT NOW—your latest Beagle Abode : Eurobodalla’s leading real estate guide 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 addi6on 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 proper6es on the market each week. You can find Beagle Abode on the Beagle website under REAL ESTATE The latest Beagle Abode lis6ngs 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. CLICK HERE: hIps://www.beagleweekly.com.au/real-estate
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real estate South Coast Property Specialists (Carlene Franzen) Tips #1089:
The Australian Dream – Inquiry into Housing Affordability Last week we contemplated if housing affordability would become a significant election issue. Over the last week the parliamentary inquiry into housing affordability delivered its report listing 16 recommendations that it hopes will become part of the national debate by our politicians, planners and bureaucrats. The Chair of the Inquiry, Jason Falinski MP, stated in his opening comments: “Australia’s rate of home ownership has been declining since the baby boom generation bought their homes. At the moment, home ownership rates among Australians under the age of 40 are at levels not seen since 1947. No one believes that when this figure is updated it will not fall further, perhaps to the lowest level on record. Being able to afford a home is becoming harder and harder for younger Australians. Most people focus on the price of the house, but this is short-sighted. The largest barrier to entry for young Australians is saving for the deposit.” He went onto say (in quite colourful language): “The following report highlights some practical ways that a Federal Government can cut the Gordian Knot of oppressive regulation, muddle-headed central planning, officious big state regulation and the skinning of new home buyers via a myriad of taxes and charges designed to raise funds not living standards.” A brief summary of the Inquiry’s 16 recommendations are: 1.
That state and local governments should increase urban density in appropriate locations.
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The Australian Government should provide incentive payments to state and local governments to encourage the adoption of better planning and property administration policies.
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The Australian Government should institute a grant scheme that pays states and localities for delivering more housing supply and affordable housing.
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The Australian Government should adopt the recommendations of the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Social Policy and Legal Affairs’ Final Report – Inquiry into homelessness.
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The Australian Government should work with state governments through grants and subsidies to increase the supply of critical housing such as crisis housing.
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The Australian Government should implement schemes to facilitate private sector partnerships to deliver discount-to-market rent -to-own affordable housing.
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The Australian Government allow first home buyers to use their superannuation assets as security for home loans.
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The Australian Government not change its current policy regarding negative gearing
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That state and territory governments replace stamp duty with land tax.
10. The Australian Government conduct a review into how transitional costs regarding Recommendation 9 might be smoothed. 11. The Australian Government work with state and territory governments to reform developer contributions, ensuring that the money is used to fund value adding and demanded infrastructure. 12. The Australian Government conduct a review into the build-to-rent housing market and how it is affected by current regulations and tax policies. 13. The Australian Government continue to support the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority’s (APRA) Prudential Standard APS 2020 to manage authorised deposit-taking institutions’ (ADIs) lending on housing loans. 14. No changes be made to the Reserve Bank of Australia’s current charter and monetary mandate, ensuring that house prices are not a specific objective of monetary policy. 15. The Australian Government, led by the National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation, implement mechanisms and work with the states and territories to receive their current and up-to-date forecast data on population, housing approval and completions.
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community OceanWatch Australia, supported by Resilience NSW, is organising a free bushfire resilience tour on the Clyde River on the 30th of March 2022. The tour will take the audience from Innes Boatshed to Nelligen and back, and will provide the opportunity to learn about the 2019-20 bushfires impact to local aqua6c environments, an introduc6on to bushfire management from RFS officers, hear about local Aboriginal stories and meet a local oyster farmer to learn about local aquaculture and how it bounced back from the fires. Lunch will be included. To book a spot :hIps://events.humani6x.com/bushfire-resilience-clyde-tour
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community They may not always be par6cularly visible on our streets but the members of the mul6cultural community greatly enrich the Eurobodalla and they sure know how to ‘bring a plate’ and stage a vibrant event. Jan Frikken, the proprietor of JJJ Oriental Supermarket in Batemans Bay, and her loyal team staged a wonderful Harmony Day event at The Red Door in Moruya last Tuesday night. It was a celebra6on of cultural diversity in our area. Jan spoke of the need for a full6me, paid posi6on for a mul6cultural facilitator and advocate for migrants and refugees in our shire. It is hoped that Mayor Hatcher and the 3 other councillors present will take note of this need and help lobby for it. The mayor said he would invite Jan to meet with the council. The gathering was peppered with women in na6onal costume and featured a fabulous banquet with a sign iden6fying each dish by its ingredients and culture. It so
was a fun evening for young and old, shared with folk we are lucky to have as part of our community. There was music and dancing with MaI Hatcher joining in with some less-thanfluid, Thai-style hand movements in a brave aIempt to imitate the experts gliding around him on the dance-floor. Keep an eye out for Harmony Day next year which will be held the BAS.
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Celebra,ng Youth Week Currents at Moruya on Apr 9th Currents is back! Celebra,ng Youth Week in the Eurobodalla with a ba;le of the bands compe,,on and live music performances - all ages and substance free LIVE MUSIC FOOD TRUCKS GIVEAWAYS FRIENDS OF THE SOUTH DJS FREE – all ages Drug and alcohol free Date and 6me Sat., 9 April 2022 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm Loca6on Moruya Riverside Park Riverside Park This year local bands will baIle it out live on stage with a huge a4ernoon of tunes and beats. Each band will perform a fi4een minute live set - the winning ar6sts will win a huge trophy and a guaranteed performance slot for Currents 2023. A4er the baIle, local support acts will hit the stage and local DJs will close out the night. beagle weekly : Vol 252 March 25th 2022
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Community For More info on the events below visit: h;ps://www.esc.nsw.gov.au/news-and-events/whats-on/
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What’s on Mar 25th - Tim Pringle at the Batemans Bay Soldiers Club March 25th & 26th - Moruya Blues & Roots Fes6val! 12 bands. 1 stage. All from $59 Mar 25th -Dust and Echos at Moruya Golfy Mar 26th - Tim Pringle at the Batemans Bay Soldiers Club Mar 26th - Jacii Leigh at Club Catalina Mar 26th - Elton John show at Club Tuross Mar 27th - StruI – Club Narooma (3pm) Apr 1st - Sirenics at the Batemans Bay Soldiers Club Apr 1st - Rick Bamford – Tuross Club (7.30pm) Apr 2nd - Sirenics at the Batemans Bay Soldiers Club Apr 2nd - WAIKAMA coming back to JJs for Great Southern Nights... from 8:30pm......ENTRY IS FREE Apr 2nd - Karaoke at Tomakin Social Club Apr 3rd - 3pm . Vince Jones, accompanied by some friends at St John's Church Moruya Tickets $30 Apr 5th - Simon Kinny-Lewis at Moruya Golf Club
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Rotary Film Night for Flood Appeal Help Narooma Rotarians raise funds for Rotary Australia’s Flood Relief Appeal for people impacted by the recent floods by coming to Narooma Kinema to see the delighMul movie ‘The Duke’ on Thursday 31 March 6.30 for 7pm. Rachel and David McInnes and Gero Mitchell from Narooma Rotary get in Bring your family and friends to Narooma Kinema on Thursday 31 the mood for the film fundraiser The Duke for Rotary’s flood Appeal on Thursday 31 March. March to enjoy a fun evening while also suppor6ng a local business. Dress up as maybe Bunton, his wife Dorothy, the Spanish ar6st Francisco de Goya or even the Duke of Wellington, or anyone related to this event. Prizes for the best ouMit. Tickets $20 (includes wine and nibbles) plus a Rotary raffle on the night. ‘The Duke’ is the true story of Kempton Bunton, a 60-year old taxi driver, who stole Goya’s portrait of the Duke of Wellington from the Na6onal Gallery in London in 1961. It was the first and only the4 in the Gallery’s history. The Flood Appeal was launched last week by Rotary Australia World Community Service (RAWCS). “Money raised will go through local Rotary clubs to directly and quickly support those impacted by the floods, providing essen6al items and financial support that Disaster Relief and Insurance may not cover,” said RAWCS CEO Andrew Woodward. “The money raised will be crucial in helping families get back on their feet as soon as possible.” Narooma Rotary President Andrew Lawson said RAWCS has previously raised money for Bushfire and Drought affected areas. “This flood disaster is just another where the network of Rotarians can step in to assist,” he said. Rotary Australia World Community Service is a not-for-profit charity that aims to be the leading Australian charitable organiza6on for people’s wellbeing, suppor6ng Rotarians and Rotary Clubs undertaking humanitarian projects in Australia and overseas. Tax Deduc6ble Dona6ons to the appeal can be made on the Rotary Australia World Community Service website at hIps://rawcs.org.au
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Regenera,ng Australia to be screened in Batemans Bay On Monday March 28th 2022 join Damon Gameau & local speakers at the Perry St cinema, 6.15pm-7.45pm for a special Bateman's Bay screening event of 'Regenera6ng Australia Regenera6ng Australia is a new hybrid short film by Damon Gameau that asks 'What would Australia look like in 2030 if we simply listened to the needs of its people?'. It is produced in partnership with WWF-Australia and based on a four-month interview process with Australians from all walks of life who shared their hopes and dreams for the country’s future, Damon will host a panel discussion & Q&A to discuss the film and find out about opportuni6es to access support via WWF-Australia’s ‘Innovate to Regenerate’ funding challenge, which is providing $2 million in seed funding to help communi6es, innovators, and experts to establish or scale up innova6ve solu6ons that reverse environmental damage and help humans live in harmony with nature. Kids under 18 - Free Adults (18+) - $20
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Reading Gadfly 224 By Robert Macklin In these desperate times of war, plague, flood and pestilence, it’s vital to have the occasionally hoot of laughter. In earlier days we turned the British game show Would I Lie To You. It’s a great way to end an evening of the ghastly murders on Netflix serials, especially the Nordic Noir varieties which proudly advise you of the ‘blood and gore’ to follow. The format of murder shows does get a little tiresome. Invariably the murder occurs at the top of the show. Then comes the music and the titles; next thing there’s a grumpy, smarmy, or oh-so-clever forensic medico bending over body as the (male or female, old or young) detective arrives and demands, ‘When did he/ she die? At which time the grumpy, smarmy or oh-so-clever medico replies, ‘I won’t know for sure till the autopsy, but between midnight and 6 o’clock this morning, depending on the weather.’ Detective: ‘It’s a rush job. This afternoon?’ Medico: Grumble, smarm, or clever quip. That’s usually our cue to change channels. In fact, these days we’ve swapped them for the wide range of World Movies on SBS, all of which have been more thoughtful and poignant, especially the French ones. However, in the lead up to the Mardi Gras, they were full of surprises. They warned us of ‘sex scenes’ up front but not in the boring old meaning of the term. On one occasion I’d particularly wanted to see the biography of the great and terribly underrated amateur paleoarchaeologist Mary Anning whose discoveries on the Dorset sea cliffs rewrote evolutionary history. But while she was splendidly portrayed by Kate Winslet in the movie Ammomite, the whole thing was about her tragic dalliance with the visiting Charlotte Murchison. Not that I’m complaining; but it was so delicately handled that one felt like a bogan when guffawing at Lee Mack’s hilarious flights of fancy in the Would I Lie To You episode that followed. Alas, we’re now up to date with Lee and his posh opponent David Mitchell and they really don’t work as replays. But just in time, along came Sammy J and the ABC satirist Mark Humphries. Both brilliant and hilarious. And last week they out did themselves with glorious sendups of our political leaders. One couldn’t help but think how wonderful it is that we have the freedom of speech to enjoy it. By contrast, I must tell you the latest I’ve heard from Russia: Vladimir Putin goes to a Moscow school to do a photo op with the kids to soften his image a little. He talks about what a wonderful nation Russia is and how he only wants the very best for his people. At the end there’s time for questions. Little Sasha puts up her hand: ‘I have two questions. Why did Russians take Crimea and why are our soldiers in Ukraine?’ Putin says, ‘Good questions…’ But just as he’s about to answer, the bell rings and the kids go to lunch. After lunch they come back and he’s still there. They sit down and there’s time for more questions. This time little Misha puts up her hand. ‘I have four questions, Mr Putin.’ ‘Go right ahead.’ ‘Why did the Russians invade Crimea? Why are we sending soldiers to Ukraine? ‘Why did the bell go twenty minutes early for lunch? ‘And where is Sasha?’ beagle weekly : Vol 252 March 25th 2022
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Reading—A beer with Baz After shouting repeated voice commands, one of the pub’s younger patrons finally realised the old jukebox in the corner needed coins and the buttons had to be actually pushed. He jumped back as the song ‘She Works’ by the eighties band Weddings Parties Anything interrupted the din in the bar. Rulita, the local union delegate, and Bazza were deep in discussion when Mick arrived. Bazza nodded at the full schooner and Mick took up his seat. ‘Let me guess. I bet you two are plotting a revolution to overthrow ScoMo. Crikey, Rulita, I’ve just been talking a bit of sense into Bazza for the past couple of weeks and you’re undoing my progress.’ Rulita fixed a steely gaze on Mick. ‘Nah….. Mick, ScoMo doesn’t need any help with that.’ Bazza grinned and tilted his head back. ‘Come on Rulita……. ScoMo is single-handedly pulling us out of the recession. You only have to flick on the television and he is out there leading by example. He’s washing hair, sweeping the gymnasiums of Australia, doing the odd bit of welding and his Hi Vis vest is even showing a bit of wear and tear. What more do you want from our Prime Minister?’ ‘I get the point Mick. I could of sworn he was driving the Uber I caught the other day…….. but he still won’t hold a bloody hose.’ Bazza leaned back and laughed. Mick took a very healthy drink. ‘That’s a low blow, Rulita. Anyhow, your mates in the union movement are getting a bit restless. They are trying to undermine the good work ScoMo and Joshy have done for the economy. Let’s be truthful here…… what good has the union movement ever done for this country?’ Rulita took a sip and pursed her lips. ‘Superannuation, Mick. I reckon your retirement will be a lot better than your parents.’ ‘That’s a given …… but apart from superannuation what else have they done?’ ‘Medicare, Mick. The union movement negotiated universal health care as part of the Accord with Bob Hawke back in the early eighties. It’s the envy of any number of countries.’ ‘Yeah, yeah Rulita……Medicare benefits the whole country. Ok…… but when you really think about it, apart from superannuation and Medicare, what has the union movement ever really done for the backbone of the country? ……. The good old humble worker?’ Bazza leaned in. ‘Workers’ compensation, paid parental leave, workplace health and safety and paid annual leave can all be attributed to the union movement, Mick.’ Mick sucked in a deep breath and took another sip. ‘Ok…..Ok…… apart from superannuation, Medicare, workers’ compensation, paid parental leave, paid annual leave and workplace health and safety, what have the unions ever done?’ Rulita shook her head. ‘Bloody hell, Mick…….. they fight for worker pay increases and have won legal minimum employment conditions under the award system. Mick……. do you think the eight hour day was gifted to us?’ Mick motioned to speak but decided on a sip of his schooner instead. They shared a silence. Acknowledgements
h;ps://youtu.be/zBndm8W8pA8 h;ps://youtu.be/NiwoN0LM_Gc Have a beer with Baz at john.longhurst59@gmail.com
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Spotlight Focuses on Local Museums Museums in the south-east of New South Wales have had a tough couple of years trying to cope with the effects of major bushfires and then the Covid-19 pandemic. But visitors are now returning, and local museums are being offered support to help them aIract more visitors. South Coast History Society, which publishes a free local history-related magazine every second month, is also helping these museums. Its April-May issue of ‘Recollec6ons’ has become a special ‘Museums Issue’, providing details of 39 museums that currently operate in the south-east of NSW. ‘In compiling this issue of ‘Recollec6ons’, we were surprised to discover how many museums there are in the area, and we were also amazed at how very dis6nctly different they all are,’ Peter Lacey, the Editor of ‘Recollec6ons’ said. ‘For example, there is a snow sports museum in Thredbo, a museum in Tumbarumba celebra6ng the ingenuity of pioneering Australian rural women, a museum in Eden honoring St Mary MacKillop, a railway museum in Yass, a motoring museum in Cooma, a dinosaur museum in Canberra, a museum with everything you would ever want to know about jails in Cooma, and a mari6me-focused museum in Tathra. And there are lots of other museums highligh6ng the history of their local area – each with very different and very interes6ng stories to tell.’ ‘We’re hoping that those who read this Museums issue of ‘Recollec6ons’ will be inspired to jump in their car to visit one or two local museums…or even spend a weekend or a week on a ‘museum crawl’ throughout the area.’ ‘I’d be totally amazed if they don’t discover numerous things in each of these local museums that absolutely fascinate or intrigue them,’ Peter added. There’s also an addi6onal bonus to ‘Recollec6ons’ readers who choose to visit a local museum at some 6me in the next couple of months: they could win one of three copies of a superb coffee table-style book, ‘The Museum’, that tells the stories of some of the world’s best-known museums. This Museums issue of ‘Recollec6ons’ is available at www.bit.ly/Recollec6ons33 and is available free in booklet form from museums, tourist centres and many other outlets throughout the south-east of NSW. Further informa6on is also available by phoning 0448 160 852.
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100 Years Ago 25th March 1922 LOSS. – Mr. A. F. LouZt, one of Mullenderree’s most progressive farmers, informs us that owing to the heavy hailstorm and depreda6ons made by caterpillars, his harvest of corn this season, which cost him about £50, will only be worth £5. CONGRATULATIONS to Master Alan White, grandson of Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Dawson, on securing a bursary in the Q.C. examina6on held in Moruya in November last. BRIDGE SAVED. – On Sunday morning whilst crossing Malabar Bridge Mr. A. W. Constable discovered it was on fire. Fortunately, he had a large can in his trap, with which he carried water from the river, and with assistance of a rabbit-trapper, who at that moment happened along, soon had the fire ex6nguished. In another few minutes the whole of the bridge decking would have been consumed as a south-west gale was blowing at the 6me, fanning the flames which were rapidly spreading along the dry planks. NEW CAR. – Mr. J. Hansen, who le4 for Sydney on Sunday, accompanied by Mr. A. H. Weatherby, returned on Tuesday with his new purchase, a handsome Buick car, a 6-cylinder 1922 model. BACHELORS’ BALL. – Very successful was the Ball promoted by the Bachelors of the town and held in the Amusu Theatre on Tuesday night, the proceeds of which goes to the funds of our worthy ins6tu6on, the Hospital. There was a splendid aIendance, visitors from many of the out-side centres being present, no less than 18 from Bodalla patronizing. Mr. Les Walker, who acted as Secretary, made an efficient M.C. During the evening a chocolate waltzing compe66on created considerable interest. A4er a keen contest Miss Dora Motbey and her partner, Mr. Cecil Taylor were declared the winners, a handsome box of chocolates being presented to the young lady. At midnight the patrons sat down to a delectable supper supplied by the mothers, sisters and sweethearts of the Bachelors, these young gentlemen assiduously wai6ng on the tables. MOGO. – (From our Correspondent.) … Buckenboura, under the Dixon Trust, is forging ahead. The waIle bark industry is in full blast. Approaching this spot through miles of wild bush and barren land one is struck with the picture that unfolds – a view of fer6le soil and prolific, rain-refreshed grass, encased in mountain range forming a gigan6c field. The trust is to be complimented on the possession of this fair arcadia, and it is hoped that in the not far hence many families will be seIled there. … As predicted the kiddies got a fair go with the travelling den6st and numerous needs were met – a yield to reason on the part of the Educa6on Department, and we thank them.
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Reading Dear Editor, Your provoca6ve commentary included under your recent ar6cle “Council Policies under review: you can make a submission or get what you are given”, demands a rebuIal. But let me first start with a correc6on. You have said that: “The policies [on exhibi6on, for public feedback] are those that were endorsed by the previous term of Council and, as required, are now to be adopted by this term”. It is not correct to say that “the policies … endorsed by the previous term of Council” are required to be “adopted by this term”, if by “this term” you mean the current council. Council (the governing body) is free to adopt the exis6ng policies, with or without amendment, or to remove, or replace any of the policies, provided of course that any resul6ng policies do not incorporate any unlawful provisions. You then go on to provoca6vely state that: “Disappoin6ngly the councillors failed to acknowledge or pay respect to two presenters who spoke only an hour before on the subject of the policies to be reviewed”, and that “Rather than return the two policies in ques6on to the General Manager with the comment "Could do BeIer" scrawled across the document, the Councillors chose to say nothing.“ Is that you there, Lei, or have you employed someone to stand in? This remark is wrong, insul6ng, and naïve. In keeping with the genuine bonhomie conduct of our refreshingly new, engaging councillors, the presenters were at all 6mes during Public Forum treated with respect. That their presenta6ons were not discussed during the mee6ng is perfectly understandable and certainly not disrespecMul – though some, brief reference was made to them. The mo6on before council was to have the bundle of policies, including the two presented on, placed on exhibi6on. It was not the 6me to debate the policies themselves. The two public forum presenta6ons you refer to were in effect preliminary submissions on the policies in ques6on and, hopefully, each will be followed up with a fulsome, formal version to be submiIed in the context of the public exhibi6on of policies. It will be a4er ALL submissions are received that councillors will be in a posi6on to make changes. It would have been wrong and irresponsible for councillors to decide there and then, at the mee6ng, that the policies in ques6on should be sent back to staff for review on the basis of just those two presenta6ons and in the absence of the opportunity for the necessary careful considera6on of them. I have heard around the traps that your shot at the new councillors has been added to with, again, naïve and fairly strident cri6cisms of councillors for having not made sure that the policies placed on exhibi6on had been reviewed to a standard acceptable to those cri6cs. They can’t be serious! Councillors do not have personal staff. They do not have anything like the necessary capacity to review the 90 odd policies by themselves. At least six of them are working very long hours on council maIers, week in and week out. They need the community to step up and help them to review the staff-produced policies. Council staff are clearly sa6sfied with the policies as they are and so the only way they will be thoroughly reviewed will be through the efforts of community members having their say. As you men6on, Councillor David Grace made this point, very clearly and empha6cally, at the mee6ng. Yet even with this obvious need for community input, I was stunned when one cri6c, of otherwise seemingly high intelligence, told me that the community should not need to do this work on behalf of councillors, that the staff should be doing it!! If people want reform, then they will need to get involved, rather than sit back and expect it to happen. It is completely unrealis6c to expect a small group of councillors to be able to turn things around by themselves.
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See you at the Bas for Colour II and Yellow Works If you’ve been missing your art fix, or wan6ng to explore something new, it’s 6me to get down to the Bas. Eurobodalla’s only purpose-built art space has been showcasing exquisite and poignant installa6ons since 2019. Its next offering is a joint exhibi6on in which works by the late Merv Moriarty and his partner Prue Acton will sit side by side, as the ar6sts did in life.Colour II con6nues Moriarty’s legacy and honours his original Colour exhibi6on, by showcasing the impact and influence of his teaching and entrepreneurial spirit. Yellow Works encompasses seasonal works based on Acton’s love of nature. Using so4 pastels she explores s6ll life in various ligh6ng – from paper daisies in the summer to autumn fruits and waIles. Merv Moriarty Colour II and Prue Acton Yellow Works opening night is on Friday 25 March and con6nues un6l Sunday 1 May. Other exhibi6ons in this year’s Bas program include the Spiral Gallery Anniversary Exhibi6on from 14 May to 12 June, Chris6na Kennedy Collec6on from 25 June to 7 August and the LiIle Sellers Art Prize from 13-21 August. Eurobodalla Council’s crea6ve arts officer Sue Blackburn said that with restric6ons now eased, it was 6me to explore and see some of the na6on’s best exhibi6ons at the Bas. “There are so many things we have missed out on over the past few years - geZng out and about to visit art galleries and exhibi6ons is probably one of them,” she said.” The Bas serves as a major plaMorm for local ar6sts and touring exhibi6ons. This year we’ll feature a variety of mediums from pain6ng to photography, and even a virtual reality experience for local high schools and colleges.“With restric6ons eased, it’s the perfect 6me to explore and appreciate the art and culture right on our doorstep.” The Basil Sellers Exhibi6on Centre, at the corner of Vulcan and Campbell Streets, Moruya, is open Tuesday-Sunday, 10am-4pm. For more informa6on on exhibi6ons and coming workshops visit www.thebas.com.au
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Gallery Bodalla is very pleased to open with a new exhibi6on by outstanding ar6st Jennifer Taylor. En6tled “… dear life”, these pain6ngs are about holding on for dear life to the places that we love. Working in oils, Jennifer paints with a deep respect and warmth for country, expressed with excellent tonality. The result is beau6ful, strong pain6ngs, that capture the changing light and caring connec6on she feels with the land. Commencing Thursday 31 March the show runs through to Sunday 1 May open Thursday to Sunday 11am to 4pm and by appointment. The exhibi,on will also be available for viewing and purchase at www.gallerybodalla.com.au COVID safe prac,ces: wearing a mask is a condi,on of entry & numbers in the Gallery are limited to 6
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Malua Bay Women's Bowling Report, Home of the S,ngrays What a beau6ful sunny Tuesday at last for the 42 bowlers present. Bowls Organiser David Thomas welcomed everyone, he was back on deck a4er a week in isola6on. President Sue le4 her news un6l we came in off the greens. Good to see return of June Ryan and Judith Munday, both bowling well. Rink 3 selected as Winners, Pat Biddolph, Helene Szendeleit and Jenny Blyth. Oh boy!! what a game Helene played, never missed a shot, fantas6c bowling. Runners-up on Rink 6, Judy Armstrong, Gayl Vidgen and Paula Hancock. Rink 4 was selected to try for $500 Jackpot, winning SKIP Lyn Hardy pressed buIon, she needed 1 with the score between 19/18, came up with 3, so close. There were some very close scores this week so well done to all teams. Connie Anderson as swinging Lead, Janet McKay and Sue Morgan, our Coach. Rosie Rayner, Fran Lucas and Kim Giannasca . Barbara Vickers, Sue Palmer and Lisa Grice. Dorothy Stewart, Sonia Frey and Nancy White. June Ryan, June Williams and Lyn Hardy. Money club winners on 54 , Gay Biggs, 11, Paula Hancock. Best wishes to our men's Grade 3 and 5 S6ngrays Pennant Teams as they compete this week in Nowra and Northmead in State Bowls Finals . Lovely to have Margaret Bridges call in to say hello, hope she will be back bowling soon, also to Pat and Olga who are in isola6on, take care, stay safe.
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Winners, Pat Biddolph, Helene Szendeleit and Jenny Blyth
Broulee Runners March 23rd 2022 The cold miserable weather con6nues so we only had 9 actual starters this evening. However, it was all quality with Roxy Kerr in the 2-kilometres and Katharina Birks in the 5-kilometres recording personal best 6mes. Special men6on must go to Simon Wall, who is a regular virtual runner from Canberra, who has 100 runs to his credit. Simon pops up occasionally and we have been wai6ng for his next actual run with us so that he can be given his 30-run shirt. Simon first recorded actual run with the group was on 23 April 2014. He is a larger-than-life figure, who commenced a quest to run every day without fail. He commenced this a few years ago and at last report he is s6ll going. During lock down it is reported that he ran around his back yard. He would do anything to record a 5-kilometre run. Well done, Simon!
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ETLC Tennis News 24th March Division 3 again had very close matches this week.!! It is so much more fun when the results are close. Bay Breeze girls Margaret, Vicki, Jenny and Claire just defeated Bay Seagirls Ellen, Liz, Janine and Marina. The score was 4 sets 40 games to 4 sets 36 games! The match between Broulee Brolgas and Moruya Swans was a bit topsy turvy. A4er the first 5 sets Swans were in the lead 3 sets to two, 26 games each. But then something changed and Brolgas won the Above: Tomakin ladies playing on their home courts next 3 sets and won the day 5 sets 44 games to 3 sets 34 games. Brolgas would have had a bit of a scare though as they have been doing very well. Next 6me Swans ! In Division 2 Moruya Blues got a run for their money today against Broulee Flamingoes. A4er 6 sets it was 3 sets all and 32 games all! But Moruya’s Helen, Bev, Nicole and Marilyn 5 sets 44 games had the staying power it seems and wound up bea6ng sub Jo, Jenny, Marianne and Debbie 3 sets 35 games. Congratula6ons to Tomakin girls Kath, Rhonda, Janice and sub Nicole who defeated Bay Breakers Helen & Helen, Deb and Tanya. Score was 6 / 45 to 2/30. Narooma and Tomkatz had a 6ght one. A4er 6 sets there was only one game between them. However Narooma won the last 2 sets. The final score was Narooma 5/36 to Tomkatz 3/30 In Division 1 Bay Larks Barbara and Sue with sub Bronwyn were too strong today for Narooma’s Roslyn, Bubba and Alison. Unlike most other matches today, it seems the last two sets were the greatest baIles! Larks won 5 sets 35 games to 1 set 20 games. Tomakin’s Libby, Lorna and Roz defeated Bay Plus Jenny, Anne and Kinny 5 sets 31 to 1 set 17.
Congratula6ons to the under 14’s Far South Coast Falcons. Grand final winners at the Brumbies 7’s tournament at Ulladulla.
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MORUYA WOMEN’S GOLF RESULTS Wednesday, 23rd March A reduced field of 24 Moruya Women Golfer’s turned out to play a 2BBB Stableford. Joan Hosking & Jenny Ellis were impressive, taking out first place with a score of 39 C/B. Balls went to E Jones & V ThorneI, L Gibbs & J Hay, M Muriwai & J Lumsden, J Hebbard & M Douglas, R Hawkins & J LouZt, V Moore & V Goodwin. Far South Coast & Tablelands Tournament Club Catalina hosted the hugely successful 3 day annual event this year in which 21 Moruya player’s par6cipated. Congratula6ons to the three Moruya women who were successful in winning awards: Robyn Hawkins – Diamond Jubilee Veteran’s Trophy Cindy Becker & Marilyn Bingham – Division 3, Foursomes 18 Hole NeI
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Your Tackle World Moruya Fishing Report Moruya River. While the rain has slowed, the fishing is con6nuing to improve. BeIer numbers of bream, flathead, trevally and the odd whi6ng have been taken around holein-the wall, Preddy’s wharf and the airport flats this week. Surface lures have started to be a good visual op6on as the water cleans up. Under the town bridge the water is returning to its normal colour, with flathead and the odd bream being taken on the flats here. Live nippers and so4 plas6cs will both work to tempt these fish. Tuross River. Flathead con6nue to be the main stay in the lower sec6ons of the river this week. As the water con6nues to clear, you can expect that the fish will start to make a move upstream in search of their usual haunts. Bream and the odd whi6ng are also making an appearance on the flats towards the river mouth, as the large river opening is allowing good quan66es of clean ocean water to make its way back into the system. Rock and Beach. Moruya breakwall has been fishing well this last week, with mixed bags for a lot of anglers fishing it. Trevally, salmon, bream, tailor, flathead and the odd Luderick have all been caught here this week. The beaches have also been fishing very well, with good numbers of salmon, tailor, bream and whi6ng all being caught up and down the coast. Pilchards on gang hooks for the salmon and tailor, while beach worms are going great for the bream and whi6ng. Offshore. With the warm currents and subsequent temperature breaks, yellowfin tuna in the 5-10kg mark have been reported in good numbers. Fingers crossed the bigger barrels start to move in as we make our way towards the cooler months of the year. Flathead and snapper also have been on the cards for those not interested in head offshore to chase game fish. Start looking in the magic 30-40m for the snapper and flathead. Again, be wary of the bar leaving Moruya river, if this is your chosen launch spot. Don’t forget to check out or new website at: www.tackleworldmoruya.com.au Below we also have a few nice bream taken by Jack Kea6ng in the last week or so in Moruya river. Stay safe everyone and remember, “every days a good day for fishing…” Team Tackle World Moruya.
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