Beagle Weekender Vol 254 April 8th 2022

Vol 254 April 8th 2022

Your Beagle Weekly Index Arts ……………………. 31 to 34 Cinema ……………….. 24 Community ………………3 to 19 Reading ……………………..25 to 30 Food………………………… o Sport and Fishing ………. 36 to 40 Editorial …………………..2 What’s On …………….... 20 to 23

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editorial Welcome to this week’s editorial, The elec1on hasn’t been called but you wouldn’t know it. Across the media the Prime Minister is on the hus1ngs and the campaign is well under way to promote his Blue team and to denigrate anyone else who might want to stand against him.

The tac1cs are already pre5y poor. Trucks with placards showing the Chinese leader vo1ng for Labor are apparently allowable by the Australian Electoral Commission on the proviso that the box has a “1” in the box and not a “1ck” that might inadvertently advise someone to a vote that would be deemed informal.

One would hope that any poli1cian standing for Parliament was required to be truthful and honest in their campaign and accountable to a governing body such as the Australian Electoral Office. But it turns out that the Australian Electoral Commission has no power to limit the spread of misinforma1on because the AEC is bound by the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918, which does not cover the actual content of poli1cal adver1sing.

The AEC was made aware this week that the Queensland Liberal Na1onal Party had acquired the domain name of albanese.com.au and redirected the domain to the Liberal Party website. This is illegal. But the AEC couldn’t do anything and it was le@ to the controllers of .com.au domain names to act, pulling down the website.

In coming weeks the shire will be li5ered with corflutes, as was the case during the last State elec1on. You could protest to the AEC but they will simply flick it back.

It has long been considered that poli1cians are not to be trusted. There are endless jokes made about them and a trillion anecdotes that offer up stories of poli1cians lying, feathering their own nest, feathering their friends nest and basically looking a@er their own self interest rather than represen1ng the electorate.

Unfortunately, in the melee we are witnessing in the leadup to the elec1on being called, the voices of good people are not being heard. There are worthy candidates to represent us fairly in parliament. Intelligent well -serving people who believe that they can make a difference to lives and willing to stand and make our voices heard.

Sadly these good people do not have the millions of dollars being thrown around by the current government, hell bent on blowing smoke up their own bo5oms. Instead they door knock, they appear at fetes and markets and walk the main streets of our towns.

Come elec1on day we must consider our vote carefully and weigh that vote with Integrity, Truthfulness, Willingness and the reality of what might be promised against what can be met.

For too long we have been governed by poli1cians who become masters of double speak. They have become unaccountable and excel in weasel words and failed promises. Our society however relies on the system of democracy where we vote for our leaders.

Maybe this 1me around we might make the effort to weed out the liars, the self servers, the connivers, the mediocre, and instead vote in those who represent who we are and understand what we need as a community and a country to at least survive with dignity.

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Significant Rare Earth Element (REE) Results Iden)fied at Batemans Project Mitre Mining Corpora1on Limited has announced that it has achieved significant inroads on the explora1on program of work over the Batemans Project (EL9146).

Clinton Carey, Mitre Mining CEO, says, "The field teams have worked systema1cally to map and sample the explora1on area. The Company has gathered a comprehensive suite of explora1on data from which to make more detailed, future explora1on decisions.

Results to date have shown that the Batemans Project has significant rare earth occurrences and strong silver showings. The next stages of work will further inves1gate the major structural and altera1on zones known to be associated with rare earths and possible gold, silver, and base metals."

In a statement issued by the company they say: Over 2,700 portable XRF (pXRF) readings incorpora1ng 39 different elements (>105,000 data points) have been acquired to date across the Batemans Project (EL9146). Over 420 pXRF samples returned Total Rare Earth Oxide (TREO) results >500ppm based on five elements (La, Ce, Pr, Nd and Y) of the 17 rare earth elements (which are classified as the 15 Lanthanides + Scandium + Y5rium). The highest TREO result recorded to date was 2,218 ppm.

Full suite analy1cal results will be acquired for some higher-grade zones to capture the other 12 REEs not picked up by the portable XRF (opera1onal constraint of the pXRF). The plo5ed analy1cal results for the TREOs revealed significant geochemical trends with the TREOs associated with extensive altera1on zones and major faults, which have been observed from mapping along the margins of the granodiorites. Mul1ple anomalous zones have been traced for strike lengths greater than 4km and up to 800m wide, poten1ally even more extensive. To obtain bulk samples and further characterisa1on work, trenching (costeaning) will commence across the higher-grade zones.

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Seniors Card now digital for those who choose to opt in NSW seniors can now access their Seniors and Seniors Savers Card digitally via the Service NSW app for the first 1me since its introduc1on in 1992.

The rollout follows a successful pilot with 4000 par1cipants, with the vast majority giving it the thumbs up. This now brings this service, which has been beneficial for easing the cost of living for seniors since 1992, into the 21st century.

When this ini1a1ve was first introduced 250,000 seniors had access to discounts and rebates from 320 goods and service providers.

Now, it is one of the largest programs of its kind in Australia, with 1.8 million seniors able to access discounts and rebates at more than 6500 shops, travel, entertainment and professional services.

The digital cards will be opt-in only and customers will con1nue to receive a physical card.

To find instruc1ons on how to add a digital Seniors or Senior Savers Card to the Service NSW app or to learn more visit service.nsw.gov.au/campaign/nsw-seniors-card-program

Fit 4 Life program extends thanks to grant The Fit 4 Life program is currently running at Moruya High School in partnership with the Clontarf academy staff Dane Kennedy & Anthony Terare.

The program is funded by NSW Club Grants which has enabled organisers to run Fit 4 Life at Batemans Bay High each Monday, Moruya High each Tuesday and Mogo Primary School each Thursday.

Fit 4 Life co-ordinator, Senior Constable Greg Curry says, "The program is a great way to get young people ac1ve in life before school with fun spor1ng ac1vi1es, followed by a nutri1onal breakfast to give the par1cipants a great start to the day."

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community Consulta1on Set To Open On Moruya Bypass Moruya and surrounding communi1es will soon have the opportunity to provide more feedback on the Moruya bypass, a key element of the NSW and Federal Government’s $1.9 billion Princes Highway upgrade.

Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Sam Farraway said community members have requested further technical informa1on and more detail about the shortlisted corridor op1ons – Purple, Orange and Yellow.

“I was recently in Moruya and met with a range of community members, businesses and Eurobodalla Shire Council, and it was clear there is an appe1te to be5er understand the project, and provide more feedback, on the preferred corridor,” Mr Farraway said.

“The community’s input is crucial to make sure we get this project right, ensure it delivers the best outcome for everyone, and minimises any poten1al impact on the liveability and natural beauty of Moruya.

“We now want to hear what the community has to say on the three shortlisted bypass corridor op1ons.

“Addi1onal consulta1on will help ensure the best overall outcome is reached for Moruya and nearby areas.

The consulta1on period will open 4 April 2022 and be open for 60 days to ensure the community has enough 1me to consider all available informa1on and provide feedback on the corridor op1ons.

“Transport for NSW staff will be out and about across the community mee1ng with businesses, community groups and offering drop-in briefing sessions,” Mr Farraway said.

“I encourage everyone to have their say.”

More informa1on on the bypass op1ons and how to have your say will be available on the Transport website: www.transport.nsw.gov.au www.iga.com.au/catalogue

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Are you insured against extreme weather? New survey suggests a lot aren’t Only three days ago we warned of a new round of extreme weather to ba5er the Central and South Coast – and that’s on the back of wild weather going around since January this year.

We’d all like to think our home insurance covers us against floods and cyclones – but a new survey commissioned by Savvy suggests 22% of New South Wales and Queensland residents don’t have insurance against extreme weather events. This is despite many people in the Central and South Coast experiencing extreme weather recently.

The survey, which polled 1,000 NSW and Queensland residents about their experiences with extreme weather events and insurance claims showed that 133 NSW residents in the poll said that extreme weather caused enough damage to their property they were forced to make an insurance claim. 55 of those residents said they claimed for flooding; 80 said they claimed for storm damage.

The increasing nature of extreme weather events may mean a similar increase in the price of insurance premiums. Overall, 61% of those surveyed said they fear ongoing weather events having this exact impact.

16.4% respondents said that their premiums have already risen by over five percent, with the same number saying their premiums have increased by ten percent.

214 respondents with Home & Contents insurance said they pay between $1,001-$1,500 for their premiums.

124 pay between $501-$1,000, with 100 spending $1,501-$2,000.

The risk gap widens The survey also shows that there is a no1ceable gap between the actual risks recorded by insurance companies and what residents believe are the risks. In the Insurance Australia Group report on natural disasters, 44.1% of survey respondents said they lived in a “Low” risk area for floods – though the IAG differs on their assessment, showing a “High” to “Medium” risk in NSW metro and regional areas.

A gap between perceived and actual risk may lead to homeowners underinsuring their property – or not insuring it at all.

Just over half of respondents said (54%) they are covered by Home & Contents insurance; 8% only cover their homes, and 15.5% only cover their contents. This could poten1ally devastate families if they were to experience extreme weather and property damage.

What’s to blame? The young say climate change

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Community Con1nues…...

The survey also polled opinions about what is driving the frequency in extreme weather events. 35% said that human-caused climate change is to blame, with the 18-24 age bracket more inclined to finger climate change as the culprit (45.9%). Of the 190 25–34-year-olds surveyed, 43.7% iden1fied climate change as the most likely cause.

27.3% said it’s due to Australia being in the midst of the La Niña “cool” phase of the El Niño-Southern Oscilla1on. During the La Niña phase, tropical cyclones and rainfall likelihood increases to above average levels, par1cularly along the Eastern seaboard of Australia.

22.8% of respondents said it was just due to “unpredictable extreme weather.”

33.1% of older (45-54 years old) NSW and Queensland residents surveyed (n=172) agreed that La Niña was the main driver of the extreme weather events.

37% of women iden1fied climate change as the cause, compared with 33% of men.

No ma5er the cause, the fact 22% of residents aren’t insured against extreme weather at all – and if you are unsure if you are insured against extreme weather events, you should contact your insurance company or broker immediately to find out where you stand; otherwise, you could be in store for a rude awakening.

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Australian Democrats announce candidate for Eden Monaro The Australian Democrats have announced their candidate to contest the Federal seat of Eden Monaro in the coming elec1on.

Greg Butler, a local Murrumbateman resident, will be vying to win the seat from the Labor incumbent when voters go to the polls in May. Greg is a Professional Engineer with a long career in rail construc1on and management throughout Australia. He has an extensive record of community involvement and volunteer work, represen1ng his community twice as a Shire Councillor. He is a founda1on member of the Australian Democrats, and has long campaigned to bring the Democrats principles of honesty, tolerance and compassion to the forefront of Australian poli1cs.

“There needs to be a voice in the Federal Parliament that rises above the squabbling of Labor and Liberal, that gives a vision of a more just, fair and sustainable society, and that moves us towards a be er future for us, our children, our grandchildren, and the genera ons to come. We should expect a naturally clean, healthy and sustainable environment to live in and enjoy.

Australians deserve an economy that supports all of us, not just the majority of us, and that does not mortgage or sell our future. We should have a solid high technology diverse manufacturing base, and resilient rural communi es. Nobody in our affluent society should be living in poverty. We should all expect access to adequate quality health care and to world class educa on. We need secure affordable housing for all, from the me we are children, through becoming parents ourselves, then into our old age.

“The current Government have had ample opportunity to achieve these outcomes. They have failed to deliver. Labor have had past opportuni es, when in government, to deliver, but they also failed. Labor has been ineffec ve in arguing for change when in opposi on. Parliament, apart from the handful of independents, has become mired in pe y party poli cs. And Australia has suffered.

“I am asking the people of Eden Monaro to think about their choice at this elec on. Do you really want to vote for a Labor or Liberal representa ve, knowing that this will let them con nue to waste precious me and opportuni es while they bicker over triviali es? Or should you decide that now is the me to vote for a change that will elect parliamentarians focussing on making your Australia the be er country that you know it can become?”

Greg has been a resident of Murrumbateman for over 20 years. His mother’s family are the Anne5s from the Adelong area. His childhood home was at Bega, and he commenced his educa1on at what was then the Bega Infants School. beagle weekly : Vol 254 April 8th 2022

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2022 Federal Budget- a climate shocker The South East Climate Alliance have issued a statement following the federal budget, calling it a 'climate shocker'.

SECA spokesperson, Allan Rees, said "The South East Climate Alliance* are local community members – many of us directly affected by the black summer bushfires. We want a na1onal government to step up and do more to seriously tackle climate change.

"Despite all the recent extreme weather events and destruc1on caused to people's property and lives, the Morrison Government delivers a budget that cuts funding to climate ac1on.

While at the same 1me significantly increasing funding for fossil fuels which will accelerate global warming and increase the frequency of extreme weather events – floods, bushfires, heatwaves, strong winds, storm surges.

The South East Climate Alliance representa1ve said “it is par1cularly disappoin1ng that the budget includes: ● cu`ng 35% of the funding for the Federal Government's clean energy agencies over the next 3 years.

Investment in renewables drives down electricity costs. ●

$0 for the electrifica1on of transport – electric trucks and cars to drive down transport costs.

● Zero $0 for energy efficiency measures including rebates for upgrading appliances from gas to electric (hot water heat pumps, reverse cycle air condi1oners) to realise significant energy savings”.

"The only posi1ve climate announcement was $148.6m for community solar and wind microgrids in areas too remote to have access to the power grid.

“Unbelievably the Federal Budget included another $300m for the gas industry. This includes gas pipelines, storage infrastructure, and new gas extrac1on projects across Victoria, Queensland, and the Northern Territory. The funds will support the ongoing development of new gas projects in the Beetaloo, Surat and Bowen gas basins” said Allan Rees.

"This is on top of the up to $600m the Federal Government has allocated to build a new gas fired power plant at Kurri Kurri. It is expected to be powered ini1ally by diesel – an even more expensive and pollu1ng fuel – before receiving its gas supply.

"Gas emits about half the carbon dioxide released from coal when burned, but Global Energy Monitor, a US research and advocacy group, found the role of fugi1ve methane emissions from new gas developments in global hea1ng was likely to be as large as the expansion of coal power. Methane lasts in the atmosphere for only about 12 years but is much more potent than carbon dioxide.

"SECA demands an end to subsidies for destruc1ve fossil fuels, support for renewable energy and assistance for communi1es affected by the transi1on.

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Regional Connec)vity Program delivers $1.43 million for Bay to Ulladulla mobile service A@er strong advocacy by the Federal member for Gilmore, Fiona Phillips the good news of April 8th 2022 is the announcement that $1,436,400 has been allocated to Telstra who will deploy two new macro mobile sites in Termeil and Cullendulla providing improved coverage to sec1ons of the Princes Highway between Ulladulla and Batemans Bay. The funding, under the Regional Connec1vity Program (the RCP) is a grants program for the delivery of 'place-based' telecommunica1ons infrastructure projects to improve digital connec1vity across regional, rural and remote Australia where be5er connec1vity and increased data have a clear benefit to a local region.

The Federal Member for Gilmore has been a strong campaigner to see improved mobile across the region saying "Reliable, quality, high speed internet is not a luxury or a nice-to-have — it’s essen1al 21st century economic infrastructure."

“I have been working with people across the South Coast through our mobile blackspot survey and with Telstra to improve mobile coverage across the electorate, including the construc1on of the new Clyde Mountain Mobile Tower, improved ba5ery backup at mobile phone towers and adding my support to Telstra’s submission to the federal government to fix blackspots along the Princes Highway.”

New No)ceboard for South Durras Council has given approval and landowners consent for the Durras Community Associa1on (DCA) to install a new no1ceboard/blackboard at the junc1on of Durras Road and Durras Lake Road, South Durras to replace the exis1ng blackboard located there.

Trevor Daly, President of the DCA said "The exis1ng board is rusty and has reached the end of its useful life. The new no1ceboard will be larger than the exis1ng blackboard but occupy the same general footprint next to the footpath. It will be much more a5rac1ve, func1onal and more solidly built than the current no1ceboard and contain more blackboard space for use by the community. See a5ached plan below.

"The DCA will be working with local volunteer builders to construct the new no1ceboard with the Eurobodalla Woodies supplying 1mber and local ar1sts making the mosaic Durras sign. The DCA will be covering all the costs for materials etc. using funds previously raised for this purpose. Thanks in advance to all those assis1ng with this project."

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Smart Drumlines Deployed In Eurobodalla For The First Time 15 new SMART drumlines are being deployed at Eurobodalla this week for the first 1me ever as part of the NSW Government’s Shark Management Program, Minister for Agriculture Dugald Saunders announced today.

Mr Saunders said shark interac1ons are always possible, regardless of the technologies deployed but it is cri1cal for the NSW Government to do everything possible to reduce that risk to the millions of beachgoers who hit the water every year.

“I’m thrilled the NSW Government is deploying these brand new SMART drumlines in Eurobodalla for the first 1me, from Surf Beach to Broulee, to make these beaches as safe as possible for local swimmers and surfers,” Mr Saunders said.

“SMART drumlines are state-of-the-art technology used to catch and tag sharks safely, and are set approximately 500 metres offshore from beaches or at the back of the surf break each morning.

“We know sharks can be extremely dangerous and aggressive, but they’re also a cri1cal part of healthy marine ecosystems, so we need to make sure we con1nue to have state-of-the-art technology in place to allow them and beachgoers to coexist.

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The Moruya markets are on tomorrow, but as usual it’s up to the stallholder to a end if there’s rain around

Neva, a 5 year old female Malamute, desexed, gentle, friendly, house trained, walks well on lead.

Neva needs a secure yard and ideally there will be no other pets in the household.

There are no costs involved and full support is provided. For more informa1on, please ring Louise at RSPCA Eurobodalla on 0429 488 200.

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Mogo Wildlife Park is excited to bring KIDS GO FREE APRIL to allow more kids to experience the amazing, unique and fascina1ng wildlife that calls Mogo home.

Simply purchase an full-priced adult, concession or senior 1cket from www.mogowildlifepark.com.au or at the park, and you’ll get up to 4 children into Mogo Wildlife Park for FREE! Mogo Wildlife Park is a wildlife experience not to be missed– eyeball a gorilla, hear lions roar metres away, watch graceful giraffes graze, and incredible primates – from marmosets to lemurs - many you’ve never seen before!

Keeper talks are back too - ask our team when you visit.

At Mogo Wildlife Park, you can leisurely stroll along flat pathways, transpor1ng you on your very-own South Coast safari through to Australia’s most diverse home of wildlife.

There’s nowhere else in NSW where you can get faceto-face with gorillas, lemurs, marmosets, tamarins, a snow leopard, red pandas, lions, 1gers, giraffes and so much more in one home.

Plan your road trip today! Mogo Wildlife Park has been commi>ed to the care of rare and endangered wildlife for over 30 years, and we look forward to school holidays and the opportunity to inspire and engage you, your children and grandchildren to share our passion for wildlife.

Save more – Discover NSW, Dine NSW and Parent NSW vouchers are accepted and you’re welcome to use them to save more on admission 1ckets, annual passes, encounters and purchases at the café and our Mogo Gi@ Shop.

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real estate

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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 addi1on 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 proper1es on the market each week.

You can find Beagle Abode on the Beagle website under REAL ESTATE The latest Beagle Abode lis1ngs 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: h5ps://www.beagleweekly.com.au/real-estate

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real estate South Coast Property Specialists (Carlene Franzen) Tips #1091:

The Budget Part 2 and Budget Reply Last week we reviewed the specific details that the Treasurer announced in the budget that specifically relate to the property market. This week we review the industry’s reaction to the budget and what Anthony Albanese did (and didn’t) cover in his budget reply speech. As a side note, we have always found it curious that the Treasurer deliver’s the government’s budget while the opposition leader (and not the opposition Treasurer) delivers the reply.

In summary, the real estate industry had mixed reactions to the budget, liking the extra investments such as in the National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation but also thinking it was a missed opportunity to look at long term solutions for our looming housing crisis.

Hayden Groves, president of the Real Estate Institute of Australia described the budget as “a reassuring budget 2022 for home ownership and all consumers or aspiring consumers within the property market”. He believes it was “a great budget for home ownership”, he did, however, flag that “more needs to be done to set Australia up for future success”. “This is obviously something that needs to be tackled in future budget cycles with all three tiers of governments as until this is addressed, the right supply mix within our existing housing stock and new homes affordability is unlikely to improve in the near term.”

Ken Morrison of the Property Council of Australia warned that the budget offers no real solutions to two big challenges facing Australian real estate and property: impending population growth and a looming housing supply crisis. “While the HomeBuilder scheme saved jobs and delivered great benefits to households, the record pipeline of work it created will come to an end just as our population begins to recover, which will intensify the supply crunch we know is coming,” he warned.

The Housing Industry Association applauded many measures announced with managing director Graham Wolfe saying that the expansion of the Home Guarantee Scheme would support more Australians to gain the security that comes with owning their own home.

The budget reply speech unfortunately had very little detail that specifically relates to real estate as it focussed mainly on the big picture issues of growth and prosperity, aged care reforms, subsidised childcare, more opportunities for training and the creation of jobs and wage rises. However, over the past few months, the Labor party has made specific announcements such as: To maintain the current First Home Loan Deposit Scheme as implemented by the current government, with the addition of an extra 10,000 places for regional residents.  That there will be no changes to the negative gearing policy.  The creation of a $10 billion Housing Australia Future Fund which according to Mr Albanese, “will build 30,000 new social and affordable housing properties in its first five years, and create thousands of jobs”. In addition, investment returns from this fund would be transferred to the National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation to pay for social and affordable housing projects.

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By the time this article goes to air, it is highly likely the election would have been called (or is about to be) and no doubt more and more pieces of the jigsaw will start to be put in place.

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What’s on

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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 1me Sat., 9 April 2022 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm Loca1on Moruya RSL Hall, This year local bands will ba5le it out live on stage with a huge a@ernoon of tunes and beats.

Each band will perform a fi@een minute live set - the winning ar1sts will win a huge trophy and a guaranteed performance slot for Currents 2023.

A@er the ba5le, local support acts will hit the stage and local DJs will close out the night.

Tickets are FREE via Eventbrite: h5ps://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/currents-live-music-2022-1ckets265467669947

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What’s on Apr 9th - Alexie Pigot at the Batemans Bay Soldiers Club Apr 9th - Simon Kinny-Lewis at The Bend and Sip Bar in Narooma Apr 9th - Flock of Haircuts at Club Catalina Apr 9th - Robin Simpson at Tomakin Social Club Apr 9th - Steve Mar1n – Tuross Club (7.30pm) Apr 9th - Giiyiong Fes1val (between Pambula and Eden) Apr 9th - Currents at Moruya RSL Hall from 3pm Apr 10th - RiveRok – Club Narooma (3pm) Apr 10th - Two Dogz Pluckin at Tilba Pub Apr 15th- Jacii Leigh at Club Catalina Apr 16th - Chris McGrath at Club Catalina Apr 16th - Flock of Haircuts at the Batemans Bay Soldiers Club Apr 16th - South Street Duo at Tomakin Social Club Apr 17th - Flock of Haircuts at the Batemans Bay Soldiers Club Apr 17th - Mick on Wheels at Club Catalina Apr 17th - Joe Quennell – Tuross Club (9.30am) Apr 17th - RiveRok – Club Narooma (3pm) Apr 23rd - Totum at Club Catalina Apr 23rd - Flock of Haircuts at Tomakin Social Club Apr 23rd - Fred Smith and band at Batemans Bay Soldiers Club

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Fred Smith ANZAC Weekend Concert at Batemans Bay Soldiers Club Fred Smith and band will be presen1ng this extraordinary song cycle on Australia’s involvement in Afghanistan at the Batemans Bay Soldiers Club on Saturday 23 April.

The concert will begin with songs from Fred’s acclaimed Dust of Uruzgan album which draw on his experiences working alongside Australian soldiers in southern Afghanistan. It will culminate with material he wrote a@er working on the drama1c evacua1on from Kabul in August 2021.

Fred Smith was the first Australian diplomat to be sent to work alongside Australian soldiers in Uruzgan Province in 2009 and a last to leave in 2013. While there he wrote songs about his experience and put on regular concerts on the base with band is made up of Aussie, US and Dutch soldiers as well as Afghan staff.

Returning to Australia, he recorded these songs on an album Dust of Uruzgan. The CD was described in the Weekend Australian as con1nuing “a tradi1on of profoundly affec1ng Australians-at-war ballads that includes Eric Bogle’s And the band played Waltzing Ma lda, Don Walker’s Khe Sanh and John Schumann’s I was only 19.”

The 1tle track was covered by Lee Kernaghan on his top selling Spirit of the Anzacs album.

Smith also wrote a book called The Dust of Uruzgan about his experiences, published by Allen and Unwin in 2016, and is subject of an ABC Australian Story documentary.

In 2020, Smith went back to Afghanistan to work in the Australian Embassy in Kabul. As Kabul fell under Taliban control, he found himself working from Kabul Interna1onal Airport (KIA) on Australia’s mission to evacuate passport and visa holders.

His experiences at the horrendous human logjams at the gates of the airport are expressed in this new single, “Gates of KIA”. “Seeing such human despera1on of my own eyes changed me” said Smith.

Since returning, he built a final version of the Dust of Uruzgan stage show that toured to 80 theatres around Australia. Does a remarkable job of explaining Australia’s 20 year involvement in Afghanistan, culmina1ng the evacua1on.

“The percep1on is that the evacua1on was a failure, but in fact the Australian team managed to get 4100 people out most of them are now living in Australia. Their girls and boys are going to school and having swimming lessons. We’ve changed people’s lives” said Smith. “This is a story worth telling” Fred is seen by many as the unofficial historian of Australia’s involvement in Afghanistan.

His book The Dust of Uruzgan was described by Channel 10 Poli1cal Editor Hugh Riminton as “as convincing a picture as we will ever have of the tragedy, hope, oddness and courage of Australia’s Uruzgan enterprise…an astonishingly vibrant piece of reportage from the heart of our longest war.”

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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—cinema

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Gadfly by Robert Macklin I was wrong For weeks, if not months, I've been bemoaning in print and around the dinner tables the sheer foolishness of Albo and his political advisers.

'He should be out there with plans for attacking climate change and every other failing of the Morrison government with clear, well-costed alternatives,' I've written and said 'No one knows what Albo stands for. Morrison is winning by default. The Labor geniuses behind the scenes are blowing the election.' I'm not alone.

Other commentators have been just as strident in their condemnation of the Labor silence, and worse, the Opposition's refusal to take issue with the way Morrison and Dutton have been shadow boxing the Chinese in the hope they'll react badly and give them a real excuse for a khaki election. Wrong again.

The Chinese Ambassador offered a white flag to 'meet halfway'; and the Chinese courting of the Solomons Island government melted like a flash in the pan when PM Manasseh Sogavare rejected any idea of a Chinese base there. Despite all the urging, Albo and his advisers kept their collective nerve. They knew — much better than us commentators and columnists — that by staying silent for as long as possible they were denying Scott Morrison his political meat and drink.

Like all bullies, he's a big mouth who shouts and threatens anyone who puts his (or especially her) own idea forward. He pours out the vituperation, makes up statistics, and generally buries the idea in such blather that all people remember is the response. Far, far better, they figured, to hold their fire until the campaign itself. Only then would they get a fair hearing.

Meantime, Morrison would be left to his own devices. And maybe the people would realise — as they did — what kind of a bloke he was underneath all the marketing ploys But even they couldn't have predicted what actually happened as one after another, people from all places and stations who had dealt with him came out with such crushing depictions of his character and proclivities.

Deputy PM, Barnaby Joyce: 'A hypocrite and a liar'; French President Macron: A liar? I don't think, I know'; Liberal Senator Connie Fierravanti Wells: 'Unfit for office, an autocrat, a bully with no moral compass'; Jacquie Lambie, Pauline Hanson in full agreement...and so the list goes on.

Yet still the Labor folk kept their nerve until, with exquisite timing, Albo used the Address-in-Reply on a Thursday before the Parliament rose to make his opening pitch. And it was pretty good: 'Child Care, Medicare, Aged Care because Labor cares.'

After a thoroughly pedestrian Budget, it detailed a total regeneration of the Aged Care community, and Morrison's only response was the old, 'Where's the money coming from?' All that did was give the issue another day in the headlines.

And there they joined new revelations about his dear friend Brian Houston head of the Pentecostal Hillsong Church forced to step down for inappropriate behavior; while nine out of 16 affiliated Churches in the US cut ties with Hillsong.

In the last election, Morrison's 'miracle' saw him scrape back with a small majority; but this time even the divine Pentecostal intervention seems to be against him.

So, a month and a bit from polling day, all the signs are pointing to Anthony Green calling it for Labor by about 9.30 on election night. But let's not pop the champagne corks just yet. I've been wrong before. robert@robertmacklin.com

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Reading—A beer with Baz Mick nodded to Bazza, slid his full schooner to one side and placed his laptop on the bar table.

‘Right, Bazza. It’s serious business this week. I’ve been asked to come up with a few slogans and ini1a1ves to get ScoMo and the boys across the line at the upcoming elec1on. Let’s just say the mood in the dressing shed is pre5y pessimis1c. I don’t expect much help from you, and spare me the smart arse comments, but I want to pub test a few ideas.’

Bazza took a measured sip.

‘I’m always up for a challenge, Mick. Fire away.’

Mick flicked the laptop open and the Wiggles song ‘Wake Up Jeff’ had him cursing his grandchildren.

‘Ok, I’m set now, Bazza….. first up is the good old humble worker. You know the bloke who works hard, deals with rising prices and might reward himself with a beer at the end of the week down the pub.’

‘There is the odd woman doing the same, Mick, but what have you got in mind?

Mick puffed his chest slightly.

‘I’m sugges1ng we reference the Prime Minister as FAIR GO SCOMO. There’s a bit of rhyme there and the Budget gives everybody a fair go.’

Bazza swallowed hard on his schooner and 1ght lines squeezed his eyes.

‘Ahhhh you need a bit of umphh there, Mick. Aim to grab everyone’s a5en1on first, and then hit them with the message. Also, use a bit of ellipsis, Mick. It gives people 1me to think. A comma a@er FAIR GO strengthens it up and finish off with an exclama1on mark.

‘Thanks, Bazza. I’m glad you are taking this seriously. Ok, how about……

Oi…….FAIR GO, SCOMO!’ ‘The mob will go for that one, Mick. What’s next?’

‘Well Bazza, aged care is going to be an issue. I’m thinking…..

ScoMo Delivers With Aged Care.’

‘Yeah not bad, Mick. I’d be pu`ng ‘aged’ in bold capital le5ers and underlining it to drive home the point.

There are plenty of visuals to back it up so it’s hard to argue with that fact.’

‘You’re a natural at this, Bazza. Now….. for a big one about climate change. I’ve given this one a lot of thought but the best I can come up with is ScoMo, pictured in some Hi Vis and construc1on helmet with both thumbs up behind the slogan…

I’m for cliMATE!’

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Reading—A beer with Baz Con nues….

They both took long drinks and Bazza sighed and shook his head.

‘It meets the three word slogan rule………but I don’t like that one at all, Mick. It’s corny and lacks sincerity…….. it’s just not ScoMo.’ Mick lowered his eyes and Bazza ran his hand across his mouth to conceal a grin.

‘You need a big ini1a1ve to neutralise all those greenies, Mick. Go for a big policy. Why not announce the building of the world’s first solar powered coal mine or even be5er a coal fired power sta1on running on solar energy? It will be cheaper to operate in the long run as solar power con1nues to lower in price. Your mate, Joshy, will 1ck off on the economics and the Labor Party will be pissed off they didn’t think of it. Who could possibly argue against that kind of vision?’

Mick’s face brightened and his fingers danced across the keypad. He pressed send and then took a long sip.

‘The boys will be happy with all that, Bazza. We’ll knock over women’s issues next week.’

Mick moved the laptop to one side and The Wiggles returned with ‘Wake Up Jeff.’

Have a beer with Baz at john.longhurst59@gmail.com

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100 Years Ago 8th April 1922 P.P. BOARD ELECTION. – Messrs. H. J. Thomson, H. J. Mallon, F. H. Anderson, J. and R. M. Bate, A. G. Sutherland, F. W. Cork and L. D. Hawdon have been elected as directors of the Broulee P.P. Board for three years.

NIGHTLY DISTURBANCE. – As we have wri5en before, Campbell Street has always been cursed by some pest or another, but now it has a pack of yapping dogs which nightly disturb the peaceful slumbers of the inhabitants. Who will put an end to the trouble?

NEWSTEAD PICNIC. – The school here was en fete on St. Patrick’s Day. At an Above: H.J. Thomson early hour children gathered together, carrying flowers to decorate the new summer-house, erected on the hill by the teacher, Mr. Selden, with the help of the boys, who must have had many lessons in carpentering, judging by the result. A fine view of our harbor can be seen through one of the diamond-shaped openings, of which there are four. Luncheon was soon ready, and the youngsters, seated on benches in the luxuriant grass outside the school, were supplied with edibles. …

CAR ACCIDENT. – On Thursday, when nego1a1ng the sharpest bend on the Nelligen Road the Rev. G. A. Sanders and Mr. Wilson, A.P.A. Insurance Agent, who was accompanied by Mr. G. Gordon, collided with their motor cars. Fortunately none of the occupants were injured, but the cars suffered minor damages, which are covered by insurances. The Rev. Fathers Costello and Perkins, who were on their way home, brought the stranded C. E. Minister into Moruya.

VALEDICTORY. – On Monday night last Mr. P. J. Gannon was the recipient of a very complimentary sendoff on the eve of his departure from the district in the shape of a social evening and presenta1on. The pleasant func1on took place in the large dining-room of Mr. P. J. Mylo5’s private residence, Queen Street. … During the evening Mr. R. B. Heffernan, on behalf of his many friends, presented Mr. Gannon with a well filled wallet of notes.

During an eloquent and eulogis1c speech Mr. Heffernan referred to Mr. Gannon’s many amiable quali1es and the unostenta1ous services rendered to the community in all public movements in which his talents had been requisi1oned. Mr. Gannon would be very much missed and so would his amiable wife and nice family.

Mrs. Gannon, who like her husband, was a na1ve of Moruya, was a willing helper on the musical plaform, and the knowledge disseminated by her as a teacher of ar1s1c pain1ng will long be lovingly remembered by her many students throughout this town and district. … beagle weekly : Vol 254 April 8th 2022

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Mayor's Column April 2022 It’s easy to cri1cise decisions made, especially when you don’t agree. A highlight of my first 100 days as Eurobodalla Mayor has been the cordial debate amongst councillors, staff and community on different issues and working towards an outcome.

Councillors are feeling their way through issues and how to navigate each other. What is clear to us is just how hard the staff work for the community.

They are steered by decisions we councillors make and are there to support us. No doubt it must be hard to have a new bunch each term constantly changing the direc1on.

Managing community expecta1ons versus the reality of what can be done and the speed with which you can do it is a challenge. But I have to say having the community suppor1ng not only me but the other councillors is what makes the Mayor’s role so rewarding.

Communica1on is something we have really worked hard to ramp up and I’ve heard so much posi1ve feedback from community. The team has come up with many new ways to connect and it’s great to see them excited about a new approach.

While it might seem small steps at the moment, we will ul1mately be judged by the changes we are making now that will have a bigger impact down the road. Many of these decisions will come to frui1on a@er this term of Council is over.

It’s s1ll the first 100 days of 1000. We must set our goals beyond reach so we always have something to con1nue to strive for.

Mayor Mathew Hatcher 7 April 2022

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Assigned. A new publica)on from the Moruya & District Historical Society The Moruya & District Historical Society has recently published, with funding from the NSW Cultural Grants Program, a book which explorers the lives of the convicts who were assigned to the Broulee Moruya region or who se5led here a@er their sentences had expired.

The books is 1tled Assigned.

It has been researched and edited by the Genealogy volunteers of the Society.

Assigned is 188 A4 pages and available as a comb bound printed book ($35 + 12 postage) or as a downloadable pdf file ($25).

Wendy Simes, Librarian at the MDHS said "We aim to introduce our readers to the convict labour force who cleared the land, built the fences and helped to create the prosperity of the district. The early landowners, who were the convict masters and their proper1es are briefly described. Musters and punishment records found in the Broulee Court House records are transcribed along with a sta1s1cal analysis of the convicts assigned to the area. Each convict is described in detail and their successes and failures documented."

"The early landowners, who were the convict masters, and their proper1es are briefly described. Our convict informa1on is taken from the Broulee Court records and the records that are available on each individual convict.

"We actually know more about the appearance of the convicts than we do about some of their masters. We have recorded all the informa1on we can find on each individual convict, from their height to their dis1nguishing marks and ta5oos, and their successes and failures.

"One par1cular convict, John Brown, rather overdid it with his ta5oos, they read as follows – (picture of) Woman, Margaret Brown in blue ink, heart in red ink on right arm; man and woman, 1835, M B, “Nevertheless, to avoid fornica1on, let every man have his own wife, and let every woman have her own husband” lower le@ arm.

Some are stories of success and respectability others like Joseph Luty stories of punishment and con1nuing crime which neither 50 lashes nor the treadmill seemed to be able to reform.

The book includes many court reports of our convicts original crimes. If these can be found they o@en give a different picture from the one that might have been imagined.

Such was the case of Irishman Stephen Butler. Having read from his convict indent record that he was a widower with 2 children convicted of manslaughter you might feel some sympathy for the man and his family, however the court case reveals that it was his wife he murdered and in a par1cular nasty way.

Some of the court cases also leave us wondering about the social customs of the day. One witness for the defence in the case of Joseph Walton said “she was going to a public house to fetch a jug of drink for her husband: it was between twelve and one.” This was at night!

Or the young lady in London who was robbed when returning home from the Pawnbrokers a@er fetching some items for her father at 9 o’clock at night. Although there are many individual stories to be found in the pages of this book it is intended to provide a detailed reference source for anyone seeking more informa1on on the convicts and to give some idea of the condi1ons in the area during the 1830’s and 40’s.

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See you at the Bas for Colour II and Yellow Works If you’ve been missing your art fix, or wan1ng to explore something new, it’s 1me to get down to the Bas. Eurobodalla’s only purpose-built art space has been showcasing exquisite and poignant installa1ons since 2019.

Its next offering is a joint exhibi1on in which works by the late Merv Moriarty and his partner Prue Acton will sit side by side, as the ar1sts did in life. Colour II con1nues Moriarty’s legacy and honours his original Colour exhibi1on, 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 so@ pastels she explores s1ll life in various ligh1ng – from paper daisies in the summer to autumn fruits and wa5les.

Merv Moriarty Colour II and Prue Acton Yellow Works opening night is on Friday 25 March and con)nues un)l Sunday 1 May. Other exhibi1ons in this year’s Bas program include the Spiral Gallery Anniversary Exhibi1on from 14 May to 12 June, Chris1na Kennedy Collec1on from 25 June to 7 August and the Li5le Sellers Art Prize from 13-21 August.

Eurobodalla Council’s crea1ve arts officer Sue Blackburn said that with restric1ons now eased, it was 1me to explore and see some of the na1on’s best exhibi1ons at the Bas. “There are so many things we have missed out on over the past few years - ge`ng out and about to visit art galleries and exhibi1ons is probably one of them,” she said.”

The Bas serves as a major plaform for local ar1sts and touring exhibi1ons. This year we’ll feature a variety of mediums from pain1ng to photography, and even a virtual reality experience for local high schools and colleges. "With restric1ons eased, it’s the perfect 1me to explore and appreciate the art and culture right on our doorstep.”

The Basil Sellers Exhibi1on Centre, at the corner of Vulcan and Campbell Streets, Moruya, is open Tuesday-Sunday, 10am-4pm. For more informa1on on exhibi1ons and coming workshops visit www.thebas.com.au

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Gallery Bodalla is very pleased to open with a new exhibi1on by outstanding ar1st Jennifer Taylor.

En1tled “… dear life”, these pain1ngs 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 beau1ful, strong pain1ngs, that capture the changing light and caring connec1on she feels with the land.

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

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Natural Resources art exhibi)on at the Botanic Garden An exhibi1on at the Botanic Garden celebrates the resilience, beauty and bounty of South Coast forests. Nineteen of our region's recognised ar1sts present over 100 works inspired by our life-giving forests, . The works partner resourceful crea1vity with beau1ful natural materials, including wood, tex1les, paper and ceramics.

Cost: Free Where: Eurobodalla Regional Botanic Garden, Deep Creek Dam Road, Batemans Bay When: Sunday 17 to Sunday 24 April 2022 Opening hours: Wednesday to Sunday, 9am to 4pm.

Opening event: Saturday 16 April 2022, 6pm to 8pm.

Bookings: by Monday 11 April 2022 via Eventbrite

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Broulee Runners April 6th 2022 Broulee Run goes interna1onal as we had Nuno Goncalves visi1ng from Sri Lanka running this evening. He is here on holidays and will be running in the Canberra Marathon on Sunday 10th April.

The first run in normal 1me was again in wet and windy weather. The track was again very treacherous, and the 18 actual runners performed very well in the condi1ons.

We welcomed Gavin, Byron, and Rowan Grant from Queensland. They have family living in the district. In past visits they have clocked up several runs. We also welcomed Kehlei Cowan, Finn Smart to their first run with the group.

Bridget Doherty made a welcome reappearance a@er a long break to record her 12th run.

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Malua Bay Women's Bowls Report.

Bowls Organiser David Thomas welcomed everyone before calling teams in 2 Pairs Matches and 5 Triples matches in a Versa1lity format.

Before venturing onto the greens David collected fines from all those who fell for his April Fools joke that our new club wouldn't be opening soon because of sinkage problems!

Vice-President Kim Giannasca took over proceedings whilst Winners Joan Rimmer, Alison Innes , Anne O’Dwyer President Sue was away bowling in State Senior Pairs Finals with Carol Dutkiewicz in Tamworth. Kim announced that Sue and Carol had won in the morning on a forfeit, they lost their match in the a@ernoon against Yamba by 7 shots , well done to both ladies in reaching State. Thinking of Julie and Carol who are both in hospital.

Winners on Rink 11, Joan Rimmer, Anne O'Dwyer and Alison Innes.

Runners-up, Rink 7, Janet McKay and Karen Signor. Rink 11 selected to try for Jackpot of $1,684, Alison needed 2 but pressed 1. Other winning teams, Barbara Vickers, Jan Shalders and Nancy White.

Judy Armstrong, Gayl Vidgen and Kim Giannasca. Colleen Ashby and Lyn Hardy. Helene Szendeleit, Anna Stewart and Noleen Taylor.Jeane5e Roberts, Shirley Edwards and Pat Bill. Birthday wishes to Judy Armstrong, Bev Keatley and Judy Lane who were away. Money club winners on 44, Gwen Ware, 52, Joan Rimmer on a winning streak!!

There will be a mee1ng a@er bowls next week and don’t forget there is vo1ng for two lady bowlers to be selected on the Club Malua Advisory Board .

Tomakin Twist Tops Bowls Report.

What a beau1ful warm sunny Sunday morning a@er all the rain this week.

Twis1es travelled to Moruya to join in with their regular bowlers.

There were 42 bowlers playing in seven triples matches, so a perfect number.

Winners on a Drawn card , Madge Ellio5, Tony Robinson and Karen James.

Runners-up, Ruth Ebsworth, Dick Morley and Adrian Sco5 winning Keno 1ckets Thank you to Jeff Halls for organising this special morning also, of course our President Steven Hogan .Jeff was ably assisted by his wife Cheryl and Pat Miller We will all look forward to next 1me you join us at Tomakin. beagle weekly : Vol 254 April 8th 2022

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Winners, Karen James, Tony Robinson, Madge Ellio5

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Narooma Ladies Golf results Monday 4th April, 13 Narooma ladies braved the weather condi1ons to compete in the 4BBB stableford event.

The winners with a great score of 43 were Janice Eardley and Tina Wilson. The runners up were Sylvia Donohoe and Chris Hendra with 35.

Balls to 34 OCB. Wednesday 6th April was Monthly Medal and Pu`ng.

25 ladies again took to a very wet and in some parts muddy course to compete for the medal.

The April Monthly Medal went to Jayne Hotchkis who posted a ne5 score of 67. Congratula1ons to Jayne who has narrowly missed winning the medal on numerous occasions.

B grade winner was Heather McMillan with a score of 76.

Balls to 77 OCB. Nearest to pin on the 14th cake hole was Jan Shevlin.

NTP Hole 3, Div 2 Heather McMillian.

NTP Hole 9, Div 3 Tania Burr NTP Hole 17, Div 1 Bec Smart Pu`ng prize to Sylvia Donohoe with 25 pu5s.

Above: Jayne Hotchkis, Jenny Walker

Moruya Women's Golf Results Wednesday, 6th April

Under an overcast and threatening sky, 22 Moruya Women Golfer’s were fortunate enough to complete the 1st round of the Shirley Noy Trophy stableford before the deluge set in again.

Scores were generally lower across the field as many struggled in the long rough. It would appear, by their scores, the two winner’s had no such problem.

Congratula1ons to Marie Muriwai for taking out 1st place with 34 ne5 and R/U Jan Lumsden with 31 ne5.

Balls went to J Ellis, M Douglas, C Becker, B Kennedy, L Gibbs, V Goodwin, R Hawkins,

Photo: Marie Muriwai

S Knight, E Jones, V Nixon, N Cowdroy

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Your Tackle World Moruya Fishing Report Moruya River.

Well it’s raining it’s pouring, this ol’ man wishes he was snoring…

The river, while running higher than usual doesn’t look to be any cause for concern this “weather event” round. It has however, gone from rapidly clearing and fishing very well, to BROWN! Insert, over-it face here! With the rain forecast to ease up this weekend, hopefully it won’t be too long before things return to normal.

Once again, the lower sec1ons of the river will be the go to areas, as the fresh dirty waters will concentrate the fish in the deeper holes, and around the river mouth.

Mullet fillet, tuna fillet or lures with noise or vibra1on poten1al will be your best op1ons this weekend.

Preddy’s wharf should be a good area to try, as a lot of bream will take up residence both along the main wall and inside hole-in-the-wall. You can expect to find a few trevally and the odd flathead in this area also.

Tuross River.

With the large river mouth opening along the main beach at Tuross, this system should return to normal quicker than Moruya. There will be plenty of flathead, bream and the odd mulloway to tempt from the main boat ramp right past the boat sheds and up to four ways this weekend. Oily baits will be the best op1on in the dir1er water, along with noisy style lures.

Rock and Beach.

Now that the huge seas of last weekend have abated, salmon, tailor, bream and even Luderick or Mulloway could be on the cards. Worms will be the go to for the bream, whi1ng and even a mulloway, while pilchards on gangs or metals will work a treat on the salmon and tailor.

Moruya breakwall copped a hammering last weekend with one sec1on of concrete being flipped on its head by the big seas. This will take a while to repair, as the government takes 1me to repair these things. Credit for the breakwall photos goes to Maree Jackson photography.

Plenty of good bream, trevally, flathead , salmon and tailor have been taken from the wall this week, and this trend will con1nue this weekend.

Offshore.

With a good strong, warm eddy si`ng right off the coast, the game crews have reported good numbers of both Marlin and Tuna out wide. While inshore there have been good numbers of both snapper, flathead, gummies and mowong all taken on the local reefs and sand patches.

More stock con1nues to make its way into the store in 1me for Easter, so feel free to come and checkout our range. Who knows, you might find something you didn’t know you needed We are well stocked with beach worms now, so come in and grab some if you are hi`ng the beaches or the rivers this weekend.

Don’t forget to check out the new website at: www.tackleworldmoruya.com.au Stay safe everyone and remember, “every days a good day for fishing…”

Team Tackle World Moruya.

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