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Welcome to this week’s editorial, When we are small we are told wonderous stories of Tooth Fairies, Easter rabbits that poo chocolate eggs, and best of all large ho-ho types that drive sleighs and bring gi s every year. We are fed deligh ul tales that are backed up with parents doing their best to make it all seem real. They hid money under pillows, Easter egg hunts are well planned and stockings are filled in the dead of night by parents perpetua ng the myth. Alas it turns out that none of these characters are real, that there is no standard rate for a fallen tooth, no possibility of an egg from a rabbit and that Santa is a total fic on. But do we learn and swear not to perpetuate the mistruths with the next genera on? No. I remember being awoken a er midnight on Christmas Eve to a crashing and thumping coming from the lounge room. On inves ga on it turned out to be my parents, well sodden, entwined in a pushbike frame and cables for my “Santa” bike. There had been much coercion (along with veiled threats) about Santa, my behaviour and the prospect of “him” bringing me a bike “if I was good”. I think it was that moment that I decided not to believe adults anymore. I had already worked out there was no tooth fairy because Kenny Scully used to get a shilling and I got nothing. If there was a fairy then it only worked the posh side of town. As for the Easter Bunny the fact was that Papua New Guinea had no rabbits and any chocolate it had was usually a disgus ng white mo le from being frozen against the tropical heat that threatened it within minutes of coming out of the fridge. So now I could add to the fabrica ons with Santa. I turned, le them to their giggles, and went back to bed. When you boil it all down humans are pre y well deceived one way or another from the day they are born. In order to stop me venturing out at night as a young boy I was told that Sanguma lurked in the shadows ready to rip my head off and devour me. I suppose the equivalent is The Bogeyman in the west, but across the planet there seems to be the universal deliver of untruths. As we grow older the untruths change in their messaging. At each crossroad we are delivered a range of urban myths. At school we are told that we must con nue through to university if we expect to have a safe, secure and rewarding career. I clearly remember those who were choosing to leave early and take up a trade as being considered “failures”. My career advisor warned of my marks “you don’t want to be like them do you”. The divide was already apparent. In TPNG you went to Moresby High if your parents didn’t have a Government contract that paid for their children to go to boarding school. By the me year 12 came about nearly everyone was des ned for university among those who could afford it. For those who couldn't the default was always there to take up a trade. I now wonder if those who responsible for crea ng “the Clever Country” were as clever as they thought. A quality tradie is now a rare beast indeed. We abound in nebulous degrees and baristas but are thin on the ground for plumbers, builders, sparkies, nurses, aged carers, mechanics, chefs, emergency workers, teachers, doctors, den sts and farmers. Basically anyone who is trained to a ending to the essen al jobs that support the fabric of a na on. It is me we had a good look at the myths star ng with not everyone lives happily ever a er. Lets then look at the fact that the great Australian dream of half an acre behind a white picket fence is out of reach to most and that the prospect of having a gold-watch career isn’t on the cards anymore as we swap and change jobs like we change cars and addresses. Maybe, just maybe, if we support our upcoming genera on by telling them a few key truths they might be be er prepared for what awaits. And if a few more of them became essen al workers, happy in their service and paid accordingly there might just be hope that the future Australia is jus fiable called the “Clever Country” because we overcame the false percep ons, empty promises, inevitable disappointments and myth making that a “successful child” must be a brain surgeon or rocket scien st or have Masters degree. Maybe it is me to pull down the myths and begin to let some light in to the fancies we have that needlessly bind us to a percep on of who we are rather than the reality of what we are. The future will need all the truth and the prac cality we can muster. I vote we start with the Tooth Fairy and work our way up. Un l next—lei

Changed traffic condi ons on the Kings Highway at McCardys Creek

as at Fri, 10 Jun 2022 4:11:38 PM AEST While Labor have called the electorate for Fiona Phillips the AEC has not declared a winner and Andrew Constance has not conceded. An Australian Electoral Commission spokesman told ACM: "We of course need to follow the required legal processes to ensure beyond doubt what a result will be. It is a big, manual task and 'right, not rushed' is our key principle, a principle that upholds the strength of Australian elec ons." AEC says a result could be known as "early as early-mid next week" however the AEC has un l June 28 to return a result.

source: h ps://tallyroom.aec.gov.au/HouseDivisionPage-27966-120.htm

Motorists are advised of changed traffic condi ons from next week on the Kings Highway, near McCardys Creek, west of Nelligen, for safety improvement work to be carried out.

One lane will be closed under a stop/slow arrangement for road lane/shoulder widening and the installa on of safety barrier, storm water drains and asphalt to provide a safer road condi on for motorists.

Work will be carried out between 7am to 6pm on weekdays and 8am to 1pm on Saturdays from Tuesday 14 June for two months, weather permi ng. Traffic control and a reduced speed limit of 40 km/h will be in place for the safety of workers and motorists. Motorists are advised to drive to the condi ons and follow the direc ons of signs and traffic control.

Community NSW Police are urging the community to have a plan and stay ‘Snow Safe’ as the 2022 ski season commences this long weekend.

The official NSW snow season begins tomorrow (Saturday 11 June 2022), with ski resorts expec ng large crowds due to early heavy snowfalls. Addi onal police will be deployed to the Snowy Mountains region from across the state as part of the high-visibility police opera on. Visitors can expect to see officers from General Du es, Traffic and Highway Patrol Command, Southern Region Enforcement Squad, licensing police and other specialist officers – including trained Alpine Operators – throughout the season. Southern Region Commander, Assistant Commissioner Peter Co er APM, said police will be out and about throughout the season targe ng road safety, an -social behaviour and personal safety. “Our priority is to keep people safe – on the slopes, roads, licensed venues and out and about in the alpine region,” Assistant Commissioner Co er said.

“Those heading to the snow should drive to the condi ons and exercise appropriate cau on. “Snowfield condi ons can be more difficult to navigate so we’d like to remind everyone to priori se safety on your journey – pay close a en on to the roads, don’t get distracted and slow down. “Our officers will do all they can to keep you safe to and from the snowfields, and regardless of whether you’re driving, riding, a passenger or a pedestrian, we urge you to help us achieve this.” Monaro Police District Commander, Superintendent John Klepczarek APM, said local police efforts will be bolstered by addi onal resources. “The popula on of our snowfields and surrounding towns increases exponen ally during winter, and for local police, community safety is always the number one priority,” Superintendent Klepczarek said. “We will have addi onal staff seconded to Jindabyne from other police districts who will support the work of our local police; expect to see them out and about on patrol.

community The 'Max Castle Je y' at Tuross Head is ready for ac on

Max Castle, a long me advocate for improved fishing facili es in the Eurobodalla, sees his name unofficially added to the new pontoon at Tuross Head that is now ready for service. The je y has been one of the many projects that Max has lobbied for over the past decade as he has hounded Eurobodalla Council to recognise the tourism value of providing quality marine facili es to the region. For over a decade Council has sat on its hands, reluctant to apply for funding made available via be er Boa ng and fishing licences which has seen the grant monies go elsewhere to areas such as Bega to enhance their visitor facili es. In absolute frustra on Max was able to secure a pledge from Liberal candidate Warren Mundine in the 2019 elec on for the funding required for the Tuross Head pontoon and je y improvements. In addi on to the con nued efforts around recrea onal fishing facility improvements Max has been instrumental in overseeing the provision of the many Angel Rings that are now found across the region. A er years of fist thumping of tables and highligh ng that Eurobodalla was missing out due on projects that would have come at li le to no cost for local fishers paid for from their own fishing licences the de is turning as the new term of council recognises the importance of Max's advocacy and his proac ve pursuit of State and Federal funding to bring the shire on a par with the quality of infrastructure offered up and down the east coast. Max said of the pontoon comple on "As most in Tuross know this has been a project that I was determined to deliver for the community even though council would not support seeking a grant to fund the project. A er 5 years the project has been delivered for future Tuross residents and visitors, long a er the river being declared a recrea onal fishing haven because of the vision of previous community members some 22 years ago. "To all the community I hope you now have easier assess to your boats, par cular those with restricted access, I hope we have included the community who have disability issues and I hope an example has been provided to fight to improve our village, irrespec ve of how long it takes, enjoy. Thank you to the Tuross Head Progress Associa on and the community for your support!"

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Winter Night Markets Fes val Launches Program

A line-up of outstanding performers and ac vi es has been announced for the inaugural Narooma Winter Night Markets Fes val to be held on Saturday, 2 July. Fes val Director, Sally Bouckley, says the program has something for everyone. ‘This new event for Narooma and the South Coast will showcase Yuin First Na ons Culture through a fes val of Koori dance, music, stories, food, art and cra s. A Welcome to Country Ceremony will open the event followed by a tradi onal Smoking Ceremony to thank the Ancestors, along with a performance by the acclaimed Djaadjawan and Mudadha Gamara Dancers. Later in the evening in the Elders Tent, Yuin knowledge holders will be sharing stories that have been told around campfires for thousands of years,’ she said. ‘We expect our community will dance the night away to live music from Ma y Walker, Richard Luland, Gabbadu and rock band The fReds with DJ Another Luke spinning the decks. ‘As well as music and cultural ac vi es, we’ll have communal fire pits to keep everyone warm, plenty of street food and seasonal goodies to try including local cra beers and gins, and stallholders selling local art, cra s, jewelry and more. Dog lovers may want to enter their pooches in what we think will be a highly contested Dog Fashion Show.’ Tickets for the event cost $25 for general entry, or $95 for VIP entry which includes a welcome drink, roving canapes, sea ng and a DJ in the VIP Tipi Bar. Children under 16 will enjoy the event for free. Tickets are available now online at naroomanightmarkets.com.au. What: Winter Night Markets Fes val When: 2 July, 4.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. Where: Nata Oval, Narooma

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lovely girl is ac ve, loyal, house trained, walks well on a lead, travels well and is an all round sweetheart. Typical of the breed, Bobbi is super ac ve and bonds quickly with her human family. Bobbi's ideal home will be where she has company most of the me. Bobbi enjoys playing with other dogs, but in the home she wants her human all to herself, to soak up all the a en on.

Eurobodalla Mayor Mathew Hatcher says ac on is needed by all levels of government to ease the shire’s housing crisis, and he’s star ng locally. The Mayor will ask the Council to look at whether halls can be opened up so that people living rough can shelter there. Longer-term solu ons that would see the Council providing land for ny homes in a pilot project funded by the Federal government, or building a homeless shelter to be run by a local service will also be explored. “This is a crisis,” Mayor Hatcher said. “The shire’s homelessness services are providing all the right supports to people, but there’s simply no housing. That’s the issue none of us can address.” He said he was hearing loud and clear the community’s cries to support people living in tents, par cularly at the Council-owned North Head campground at Moruya where around 50 families are currently living. “Case workers are already suppor ng people at the campground. I understand the good inten ons of people calling on Council to open up halls for shelter, but before that can happen we need to examine prac cali es like personal safety, privacy, the available facili es, and whether local agencies are resourced to manage them.” The Mayor said opening up halls was one thing, but more permanent medium-term solu ons were needed to help solve homelessness in the Eurobodalla. “I want to explore the feasibility of a pilot project funded by the Federal government to build ny homes on Council or Crown land. Council could also consider taking a loan to build a facility to be run by one of our local homelessness services.”

The Mayor said he understood these ac ons were outside the usual local government responsibili es, but these were extraordinary mes. “We need to think differently about this and explore new ways to help our residents, and we need the NSW and Federal governments to do the same. NSW Government regula ons prevent people staying in campgrounds for longer than 50 days in one year. Obviously we’re overlooking that at the moment so families have somewhere to be in the midst of this crisis.” “We’ve also this month wri en to the NSW Government calling on them to provide worker housing ahead of the Moruya bypass and regional hospital construc on. That housing could be used by locals once the projects are complete. “Council staff have also worked with local agencies to pilot a program providing free hot showers and laundry services for people experiencing homelessness, and through my own contacts I’ve arranged for 500 blankets to be donated and distributed locally to those in need. We’re doing our bit, and we’re now asking the NSW and federal government to do theirs.” Mayor Hatcher says he’s confident he’ll find support with local MPs Kristy McBain, Fiona Phillips and Michael Holland, and intends to reach out to them over the weekend.

Discussions with Council staff and local agencies are underway, and the Mayor an cipates a report to Council on 28 June that will seek a budget alloca on to con nue this work.

New traffic light loca ons and parking are among some of the op ons discussed in the feedback report that has been released following community consulta on to address pedestrian safety on the Princes Highway at Mogo. A Transport for NSW spokesperson said a total of 101 submissions and 156 comments were received during the two month consulta on period from 29 November 2021 to 31 January 2022. “All of the feedback received is now available in the Mogo Pedestrian Safety Feedback Report, which will help inform the next stage of pedestrian safety considera ons,” the spokesperson said. “The feedback showed general support for traffic light installa on at the Anne Street intersec on, while concerns were raised about traffic lights being installed at the Tomakin Road intersec on. The concerns related to the proximity of the intersec on to the bridge over Mogo Creek and Mogo Public School.” The Transport for NSW spokesperson said it was clear both on and off-street parking is valuable to the Mogo community and should be considered when further developing op ons. “Another takeaway message was that the community felt the proposed new loca ons of northbound and southbound bus stops were unnecessary and may cause addi onal conges on in the village,” the spokesperson said. “There was also support for addi onal vegeta on such as trees and planter boxes to enhance the village aesthe c and provide well needed shade in the village centre. “We would like to thank all community members and stakeholders who provided feedback about poten al op ons to improve pedestrian safety on the Princes Highway in Mogo.” Transport for NSW will iden fy ways to improve pedestrian safety at Mogo based on the community feedback and further analysis and con nue to engage with community and key stakeholders as the project progresses. The Mogo Pedestrian Safety Feedback Report can now be downloaded from nswroads.work/mogosafety.

Community South Coast Community Colleges is partnering again with Telstra to provide you with Tech Savvy for Seniors.

Tech Savvy Seniors NSW is partnership between the NSW Government and Telstra. It is a key ini a ve of the NSW Ageing Strategy, helping bridge the gap between those seniors who can use technology and those who cannot. This course delivers seniors with real health, social and community benefits, especially for those in rural and remote areas. The topics outlined in this session are: - Internet Searching - Email- Online Banking - Social Media - Cyber Safety - Online Shopping This course is funded by the NSW Government if eligibility criteria is met. To find out more about this course visit our website www.southcoastcolleges.edu.au , phone 1300 722 223, email admin@southcoastcolleges

CWA Moruya news

The Moruya CWA shop and tearooms will be reopening on Thursday the 9th of June 2022. We are all stocked up for winter with our crochet hot water bo le covers, tea cosies, granny square rugs, socks, beanies, mi ens and scarves. Everything to keep you warm and cosy! And why not top off your visit to the rooms with a cuppa, a delicious sandwich and a mouth watering slice from the tearooms.

Hope to see you there on Thursday from 10am to 2pm

Moruya District Hospital Auxiliary is back a er 12 months off due to COVID

The last 3 days of selling Winter raffle ckets were Thursday 9th and Friday 10th June at Woolworths Moruya between 9 and 12, with great sales. Our first Street Stall in 12 months outside Harris Scarfe Moruya Saturday 11th June 8.30 to 12noon. The Street Stall is always well supported by the local community. We will have our popular cakes & slices, cra items including woollen items, rugs, beanies and gloves as well as jams, relishes, sauces and chutney made with loving care by our members. There will also be good quality bric-a-brac on offer.

Group) has partnered with Tec Exec to help community members learn more about using tablets and smart phones safely. The Tec Exec company is locally owned and operated by Trish Pye, who has been teaching/training people to use electronic devices for a long me. Tec Exec is a Be Connected Network Partner. They are part of a network of over 3,500 community organisa ons across the country who are suppor ng their communi es to learn digital skills. The Be Connected programs are funded by the Federal Government and delivered locally by community specialists, and is aimed at increasing the confidence, skills and online safety of older Australians when they use the internet.

Tec Exec are delivering these programs across the Eurobodalla Shire. Currently, Moruya Golf Club is hos ng a weekly session on Friday mornings from 9.30 to 11.30am. It is planned that these sessions will run every Friday un l the end of July. They may also con nue past that me. The aim of the program is to support older members of our community to learn about these electronic devices and how to use them safely. Also to understand how the systems work and to understand a bit more of ques ons to ask when purchasing a new device and the plans that support them. There is also a program running in Tuross as part of the EuroSCUG Local Area Group. Last year they worked very successfully with the NBN Hub in Batemans Bay. They are planning other sessions in Narooma following a very success session there recently. For more informa on, contact Tec Exec on 1300366802 or email admin@thetecexec.com.au or you can have a look at their website at www.thetecexec.com.au or visit our website at www.euroscug.org, or phone 0491 608 077.

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community Celebrate our diversity this Na onal Pride Month

Eurobodalla Mayor Mathew Hatcher is calling on the community to show support for the LGBTQIA+ community for Pride Month. Every June, Pride Month celebrates the diversity of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and asexual community. It’s me to reflect on how far civil rights have progressed in half a century, while also acknowledging there is more to do. Businesses and organisa ons can show their support by signing on to the Welcome Here Project, which recognises environments that are visibly welcoming and inclusive of LGBTQIA+ communi es. Members receive Welcome Here rainbow s ckers and a charter to display in a prominent place to let everyone know that LGBTIQA+ diversity is welcomed and celebrated within their business. Mayor Hatcher said the Welcome Here Project was about crea ng a safe, welcoming and inclusive space for all members of community. He praised local businesses already on board, including Batemans Bay’s Mami’s Bar, which has a strong focus on providing an inclusive space for all. “We’ve been through some pre y trauma c experiences as a community. The more we can come together to support one another, the be er off we’ll all be,” he said. Council’s youth development officer Michaela Burtenshaw said there remained misconcep ons in the community regarding LGBTQIA+ issues. “Although it might be assumed that there’s inclusivity in the community, it means a lot to people who iden fy within the LGBTQIA+ community to know that they are welcome in public spaces. The Welcome Here Project is about helping everyone feel safe, included and not discriminated against, because unfortunately, that’s s ll happening in our society.” Ms Burtenshaw encouraged local businesses and organisa ons to access Pride training for themselves and their teams to increase their skills and knowledge on inclusivity. “As a whole shire we’re trying to promote the idea everyone is welcome, and celebrate the diversity of our residents and visitors,” Ms Burtenshaw said. Businesses and organisa ons can sign on to the Welcome Here Project for free during Pride Month by contac ng Council’s community development team on 4474 1302. Pride training is available at www.pridetraining.org.au/ while resources for, and to support, LGBTQIA+ young people can be found at www.minus18.org.au/ Above Eurobodalla Mayor Mathew Hatcher is suppor ng the push for more inclusivity during Pride Month. He is pictured with Bloss McClelland, owner of Mami’s Bar, which is a safe and inclusive space for the LGBTQIA+ community.

Eurobodalla Council is urging pa ence as it makes its way through the backlog of potholes on the shire’s local roads. The Council established a dedicated work crew who have filled 2,530 potholes over the past three months, patched 3,370 square metres of road, and used a whopping 180 tonnes of premix since heavy rain in March wreaked havoc on roads across the state.

The shire’s busiest roads, like George Bass Drive and Beach Road, take priority. Highway repairs are the responsibility of Transport for NSW, not the Council. Works manager Tony Swallow said the crew was working through the backlog as fast as they could. He said 10 natural disasters, combined with a 30 per cent increase in traffic on some local roads in the past five years, had added significant strain to Eurobodalla’s transport network. “We understand potholes are a big issue for the community right now, and we are working as fast as we can to get our roads back to their usual standard,” Mr Swallow said.

“We know where the potholes are, but we can only do so much – further rain quite o en undoes some of our work, but also makes it difficult to do more permanent repairs.” Comprehensive road resurfacing is required in some areas however these works are dependent on the availability of contractors, machinery, funds, and of course the weather. “The best thing drivers can do is to slow down and take it easy,” Mr Swallow said. “Potholes on Princes Highway are the responsibility of Transport for NSW, not Council. We’ve been in regular contact with them to priori se repairs in our shire, acknowledging the whole east coast is struggling with the same issue a er two years of fires and floods.” Eurobodalla Council crews have patched 3,370 square metres of road and filled more than 2,500 potholes in the past three months.

community Official unveiling of Terrance Plowright sculptures by Mr Basil Sellers AM

Council today hosted Mr Basil Sellers, patron of the Basil Sellers exhibi on centre in Moruya, unveiling the two Terrance Plowright sculptures adorning the front and back lawns of Council's main office and library. The five and a half metre steel sculpture Duraya dhuduga barra barra (River touching sea) sits near the corner of Vulcan and Campbell Streets, in front of Council’s administra on building. Council’s director of community, arts and recrea on Kathy Arthur said the $100,000 sculpture was gi ed to the shire. “A well-considered piece of public art, this impressive work will also serve as a wayfinding marker for visitors to the Basil Sellers Exhibi on Centre,” Ms Arthur said, explaining the ar st had visited Eurobodalla to understand the significance of place and people before star ng work on the sculpture. “The companion sculpture Moruya – donated by Basil Sellers AM – was installed adjacent to the sensory garden in the grounds of a special, purpose-build exhibi on space. “To be endowed with works of the quality of these two Plowright sculptures speaks highly for the Bas’ reputa on within the arts community.” Terrance Plowright has been crea ng sculptures for 35 years. In 2019 Mr Plowright was endowed with an Order of Australia Medal for his contribu on to the arts, notably in sculpture. His work can be found across Australia and overseas: from a larger than life bronze Elvis in Parkes and the Life from a Suitcase sculpture at Pyrmont, Sydney, to the Dancing Brolgas water feature at Darling Harbour and Life Teeming-Life Teaming, a contemporary stainless steel sculpture at Bondi, to name only a few.

Photo courtesy of Moruya Mail

community South Coast bushfire recovery funding boost a boon for local wildlife

Wildlife and communi es on the NSW South Coast will benefit from more than half a million dollars of funding over the next three years for projects to heal and regenerate the region following the devasta ng 2019-2020 bushfires.

Local Eurobodalla environment group, Coastwatchers, will be leading the effort through a new partnership with largescale conserva on ini a ve, the Great Eastern Ranges (GER). Funding is being provided through GER’s grant from the Australian and NSW government’s Bushfire Local Economic Recovery Fund and a partnership with the World Wide Fund for Nature-Australia. “With the focus mainly on northern NSW and Queensland where the bushfires first started, the South Coast got largely overlooked, yet it was one of the areas that was the most severely impacted,” says Keith Joliffe from Coastwatchers.

“So the funding that is coming through the Great Eastern Ranges is par cularly valuable, because it means we can roll out a number of ac vi es to help our region recover from the bushfires, and build the resilience of our wildlife and bush.”

Projects have been specially cra ed to complement and build-on exis ng conserva on efforts in the region. These include:

Restora on of habitat on burnt and unburnt private proper es such as the plan ng of trees and shrubs, tradi onal burning to manage weeds, and the installa on of nest boxes to replace lost trees hollows.

The crea on of wildlife corridors to help local animals to recover and reestablish themselves in the region. This includes the South Coast’s dwindling koala popula on which is sliding towards local ex nc on.

Engaging landholders to record the animals and plants that share their land to help inform conserva on priori es and needs.

Surveys of spo ed-tailed quolls and Congo’s threatened greater glider popula on.

Encouraging landholders to get involved in Land for Wildlife to help protect important habitat. A project officer has been employed to oversee the work with addi onal employment opportuni es being created through the engagement of locals in bushfire recovery efforts, including Batemans Bay Local Aboriginal Lands Council rangers and EcoCrews – a social enterprise of Campbell Page funded by the Australian and NSW government’s Bushfire Local Economic Recovery Fund which provides eco-friendly jobs and training for young locals. Members of an EcoCrew plan ng trees and shrubs at one of several proper es on the NSW South Coast where habitat is being restored and reconnected for local wildlife. Photo © WWF -Australia / Sii Studio

Gary Howling, CEO of the Great Eastern Ranges, says that the South Coast was iden fied as a priority due to the significant impact of the bushfires and the excep onal natural values of the region. “The work that Coastwatchers is leading on the South Coast alongside many other local groups will support the recovery of local wildlife, restore and reconnect vital habitat and build the resilience of this priority landscape in the face of future climate disasters.”

“By bringing lots of smaller efforts together in this coordinated and strategic way, it has a ripple effect that creates impact at the whole-of-landscape scale,” says Gary. Other local groups working with Coastwatchers include the Eurobodalla Shire Council, South East Local Land Services and Wollongong University’s ‘Team Quoll’.

WWF-Australia’s Tim Cronin and CEO of Great Eastern Ranges Gary Howling with Vanessa Finlay on her property near Moruya. Photo © WWF-Australia / Sii Studio