Beagle Weekender Vol 268 July 15th 2022

Vol 268 July 15th 2022

Your Beagle Weekly Index Arts ……………………. 30 Cinema ……………….. 21 Community ………………3 to 15 Reading ……………………..22 to 29 No)ces………………………… 41 Sport and Fishing ………. 31 to 37 Editorial …………………..2, What’s On …………….... 16 to 20

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editorial Welcome to this week’s editorial, I must admit that I was quite amused by the media frenzy repor)ng of the Coral Princess and its 100 cases of Covid docking in Eden.

With no other inten)on but to gain clicks, sell papers or draw viewers the main stream media all jumped on the bandwagon of calling the outbreak a “Cruise from Hell”. Many were calling it the “Ruby Princess 2” and, for a brief moment in )me it made the news of the day.

But was it? When the ship docked in Eden the reports were that 100 of the 2300 on board had Covid. By the )me it sailed on to Sydney there were 114 infected crew members and four passengers doing the right thing and isola)ng a@er posi)ve results .

A Princess Cruises spokesperson said the crew who had tested posi)ve were asymptoma)c or had mild symptoms.

While many might think that a cruise would be the least safe place to be with Covid it turns out that being on a cruise ship is safer than wandering around the streets of Bega, Moruya or Batemans Bay. Firstly to board you must provide proof of a nega)ve COVID-19 test at the terminal. Wouldn’t it be safer for us all if this was a condi)on of going to town.

Unlike town masks are recommended to be worn on the cruise, but not required, though excep)ons may apply in certain venues. On board they encourage everyone to use the hand-washing sinks and hand sani)zer dispensers at venue entrances and in high-traffic areas throughout the ship and clean public areas and staterooms thoroughly and frequently using a safe disinfectant proven to quickly kill coronaviruses. With the excep)on of just a few shops and cafés we appear to have dropped our guard on sani)sing and disinfec)ng.

Adding to the onboard Covid measures Princess Cruise ships feature enhanced air filtra)on with upgraded HVAC systems. These systems are designed to replace air within public spaces and staterooms every five to six minutes.

The good people of Eden would have seen 800 masked passengers ashore on independent tours and explora)on, along with those on Princess shore excursions, all following the same health and safety protocols that were found on board.

By the )me the ship berthed in Sydney "around ten" more passengers tested posi)ve and were put into isola)on.

The reality of the situa)on is that 2,176 Covid free passengers alighted the ship to a maskless environment that had 12,200 cases reported in one day along with 2,200 hospitalisa)ons, 60 in ICU and 20 deaths that day.

None of the office workers they might have encountered had regular mandatory tes)ng and certainly there was liJle if any evidence of social distancing, sani)sing, disinfec)ng or mask wearing outside of the cruise terminal.

There are many in the community who currently have asymptoma)c Covid. They don’t test, they don’t report and they don’t isolate. Yet they move among us. Then there are the ones who do test and cut short their isola)on by ether “soldiering on” because they need the money or coming back early because they need the money. They too are part of our day to day.

What we know is that the new Covid strains spread more rapidly and that the long term physical impacts of being reinfected is unknown though suggested as being of concern. Yet so few now wear a mask, so few sani)se, hugs and kisses are back on the table and the news of Covid is as much yesterday’s news as the Coral Princess “outbreak”.

With deaths now in excess of 10,000 and the rate of deaths and infec)ons now exponen)ally climbing there is probably a far greater risk of contrac)ng Covid in the streets of our local towns than on any cruise boat.

It will be interes)ng to see the inevitable outcry from those who are opposed to mandatory mask wearing should it be reintroduced to stem the )de of the latest Covid variant.

If all of this is a liJle too confron)ng and making you reconsider you next trip to town, or to whether you should take up mask wearing and sani)sing you might like to plan to be some where much safer. How about a an nice cruise?

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Four charged over alleged Inner West, South Coast carjackings One adult and three teenagers have been charged following a police opera)on and inves)ga)on into two alleged carjackings in the Inner West and South Coast yesterday.

About 3.40am (Thursday 14 July 2022), police received reports a rideshare driver had allegedly been assaulted and threatened with a weapon by four males while travelling on Victoria Road, Marrickville, before his vehicle was stolen. The driver, a 22-year-old man, was not physically injured.

Officers aJached to Inner West Police Area Command commenced an inves)ga)on into the incident.

About 8.15am, the car – a Toyota Prius – was found alight on Braidwood Road, Sassafras. The fire was ex)nguished and the vehicle seized to undergo forensic examina)on.

Then about 8.40am, officers aJached to South Coast Police District received reports a motorist had picked up three hitchhikers on Braidwood Road.

They allegedly threatened the driver – a 73-year-old man – with a weapon before stealing his car. The driver was not physically injured.

The vehicle was involved in a short pursuit, before being located abandoned at Araluen Road, Araluen, with the three occupants allegedly fleeing into nearby bushland. The sedan was seized and will also undergo forensic examina)on. A large-scale coordinated search of the surrounding area commenced by officers from Monaro Police District, with assistance from specialist police including PolAir, the Dog Unit and Traffic and Highway Patrol Command.

Shortly before 2pm, an adult and two youths – aged 18, 17 and 16 – were arrested a@er being found in bushland on Araluen Road, Reidsdale. They were taken to Nowra Police Sta)on where they were charged with aggravated take/drive motor vehicle with person in it – armed with weapon. The two juveniles are in a Children’s Court today (Friday 15 July 2022), while the adult is in Nowra Local Court today.

A third youth – aged 17 – was arrested at Narellan Police Sta)on earlier the same day. He has been charged with be carried in conveyance taken without consent of owner. He’s been granted condi)onal bail to appear before a children’s court on Thursday 4 August 2022.

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New update to BOM Weather app makes rainfall forecast easier to understand The Bureau of Meteorology (the Bureau) has released an update to its BOM Weather app making rainfall forecasts easier to understand.

Millions of Australians rely on the Bureau’s weather app for informa)on cri)cal to their daily lives. The daily rainfall forecast is one of the most viewed parts of the Bureau's forecasts. However, customer feedback shows this informa)on is o@en misinterpreted.

Australians using the app will see how much rainfall is expected each day in millimetres. When rainfall is likely, the app will show the amount of rainfall as a range, with 'Rain today' displayed. When rainfall is unlikely, the app will simply display 'No rain'.

The rainfall range has also been broadened, with the first amount represen)ng a 75% chance of rain, and the second represen)ng a 25% chance.

These changes will equip all Australians, including farmers, event planners and tourism operators, with the rainfall informa)on they need to make informed decisions.

With millions of Australians relying on the Bureau's rainfall forecasts to make informed decisions, this change will mean customers can be confident in their understanding of the amount of rain expected in their loca)on.

The Bureau will con)nue to iden)fy opportuni)es to improve the way informa)on is presented and welcomes feedback from users through the app.

Users will need to update the BOM Weather app through their relevant app store to see the update. Learn more about the rainfall update by viewing this YouTube video. hJps://youtu.be/JOPdDPgJrh8

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Libraries closed Monday 18th July for staff development training Eurobodalla’s libraries in Batemans Bay, Moruya and Narooma will be closed on Monday 18 July for a staff development day.

Council says it’s rare for the library teams to come together in one place, so they intend to take full advantage of the opportunity, sharing informa)on about new technologies, policy changes, planning for library programs and more.

The Basil Sellers Exhibi)on Centre, aJached to Moruya library, will also close for the day.

Staff will be back on deck at 10am on Tuesday 19 July ready to serve their valued customers.

The a@er-hours book returns will be open as always, as will the libraries’ online services at www.esc.nsw.gov.au/libraries

South Coast Community College is hos,ng a CareForce event July 20th South Coast Community College is hos)ng a CareForce event for jobs in home care, aged care and disability services.

Join them on Tuesday 20 July 2022, 9.30am-12.30pm at South Coast Community College, 42 Orient Street Batemans Bay for an in-person Job Seeker Informa)on Session.

Enjoy a free morning tea and lunch and learn about the roles available in care careers. hJps://careforce_jobseeker_BB.eventbrite.com.au

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New research in South Coast forests shows logging increases fire risk A new study based on research conducted in New South Wales South Coast forests has strengthened the growing evidence that logging increases fire risk and will sharpen calls to transi)on out of na)ve forest logging in NSW. The study, published in the journal of Agricultural and Forest Meteorology, assessed 119 sites in coastal forests between Ulladulla and Narooma on the NSW South Coast and found that “changes in vegeta)on associated with logging, and to a lesser extent wildfire, increase the risk of fire.”

The study found the impacts of logging on forest structure, including on the height and density of vegeta)on in forests, has an impact on the sub-canopy microclimate that influences forest flammability. More recently logged forests were found to be hoJer and less humid leading to an increased fire danger ra)ng.

Independent NSW MP Jus)n Field said, “This research demonstrates that logging increases fire risk and that risk has increased in recent decades with more intensive industrial logging.

“It adds to a growing body of evidence that logging increases the risk and severity of fires in our forests by opening up the canopy, drying out the forest floor and crea)ng ladder fuels bringing fires up into the forest crown.”

The NSW Government was warned last year by their own Natural Resources Commission that the combina)on of logging with the impact of the 2019/20 fires presents a “serious and irreversible” risk to the environmental values of NSW forests. In the last month both the koala and greater glider have been declared endangered in NSW, in part due to the combined impacts of logging and wildfire.

“Con)nuing logging will increase the risk of future fires, further harming endangered species like the koala and greater glider and threatening communi)es living in and around our forests.

“This new evidence strengthens the argument for NSW to follow Victoria and Western Australia and transi)on out of na)ve forest logging,” Mr Field said.

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Narooma swimming centre reopens July 23rd Narooma’s swimming centre will reopen Saturday 23 July under new management and spor)ng a number of upgrades.

The centre has been closed for six weeks while the 50-metre pool was emp)ed and repainted, and a new hea)ng system installed to ensure water and air temperature is reliably comfortable year-round.

Minor delays to the pool hea)ng project mean the pool will reopen a few days later than planned.

Above: Narooma swimming centre reopens Saturday 23 July a@er six-week closure to repaint the 50Eurobodalla Council has contracted Aligned metre pool and install a new hea)ng system.

Leisure to manage the swimming centre. The group also manage Bay Pavilions and will look a@er Moruya’s outdoor pool when it reopens in October.

They take over from Community Aqua)cs, who held the contract for five years. Many of the staff have con)nued their employment under the new management.

Find informa)on about Council’s swimming centres on the website Swimming centres | Eurobodalla Council website (nsw.gov.au)

Moruya RSL Sub-Branch would like to inform the community that mee)ngs are held on the third Tuesday each month and their next mee)ng takes place on Tuesday 19th July at 2pm at the RSL Memorial Hall 11 Page Street Moruya.

Any enquiries can be made to the office there on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 7:30am un)l 12noon or phone 02 4474 3513 during office hours.

Moruya RSL Sub-Branch welcomes all personnel who have served or are serving in the Armed Forces.

The black & white photo handed in a@er the Anzac Day Services has not been claimed so if you think it is yours please contact the office. beagle weekly : Vol 268 July 15th 2022

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Eurobodalla Council: what Pandora's box have you opened in Dalmeny?

NSW Greens MP and planning spokesperson Cate Faehrmann met with Councillor Alison Worthington, ex-councillor Pat McGinlay and a solid representa)on of concerned Dalmeny residents early this morning (July 15th, 2022) to hear of their concerns around the recent sale of Council land to developers.

The Greens MP heard that Eurobodalla Council claimed, at the )me of the sale of the 40ha that the land sale was required to assist in providing a solu)on to the housing shortage with one councillor at the )me in tears as he voted for the sale saying that the there were young locals who were now returning to the region having been away for educa)on and were unable to return to build a future and family as there was no land available.

She was advised that others supported the sale of the land content that it had been earmarked for future development 30 years before and now needed to be sold in order to complete a triangle of development that could concurrently occur reducing costs to adjacent developers and fast tracking the opportuni)es for land availability. It was made clear that, at no point did any of the councillors who voted for the sale men)on "affordable housing".

The land has no condi)ons set that it must have a percentage of "affordable housing". With interest rates soaring and the availability of trades and materials scarce it is inevitable that anyone planning to build on the new subdivision will be building something well outside "affordable".

Cate Faehrmann told the Dalmeny community who walked with her on the site "Threatened species in NSW like the Greater Glider, Swi@ Parrot and Glossy Black Cockatoo just can’t sustain any more clearing of their habitat, especially a@er so much of their habitat and popula)ons were wiped out in the Black Summer fires.

“The idea of clearing 100 hectares of threatened species habitat in Dalmeny is bad enough, but when you add that to the dozens of other poten)al developments right along our coast, the consequences for our precious wildlife are going to be horrific if they all go ahead.

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community Con)nues…...

“What’s going on up and down our NSW coast is criminal. I’m convinced that if most knew they’d be taking to the streets and I’m going to do everything I can to sound the alarm.

“Developers have been given free rein by this state government to bulldoze bushland and forests across the state, without any regard for the environmental destruc)on this is wreaking.

“The government is trying to guilt trip everyone into silence by saying we need to build more houses because of the housing crisis. What they fail to men)on is that, according to the last census, 300,000 houses are vacant across NSW so it’s not a maJer of supply.

“In fact, many of our coastal villages currently facing proposals for inappropriate development in ecologically sensi)ve bushland have vacancy rates of anywhere between 30 and 68%. The Government needs to look at ways to discourage houses siYng empty for wealthy Sydneysiders and Canberrans to holiday a few )mes a year and instead provide incen)ves for them to be rented or sold to those who want to live in the area.

“Another huge area of concern for local communi)es is the lack of services and infrastructure in the coastal villages that the developers are eyeing off. I’ve heard countless stories of GPs in the town, if there are any, having wait-lists of two months or closing their books en)rely to new pa)ents.

“Many of these areas now under threat are as a result of development approvals that are decades old. These so-called ‘zombie DAs’ are now rearing their ugly heads because the government has issued a decree for councils and developers to provide ‘shovel-ready land’ for housing developments. It’s outrageous that some of these are avoiding having to undertake any environmental impact or cultural heritage assessments en)rely.

“I thank members of the Dalmeny community who met with me to brief me on their campaign and who showed me the extraordinary bushland, with its many massive hollow-bearing trees, they’re determined to protect. I stand with them and communi)es across the state who are figh)ng these developments and I commit to taking their concerns to the NSW Parliament and to doing everything I can to save their coastal villages and environment.

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U3A Batemans Bay 25th Birthday Celebra,ons On Thursday 30 June 60 members of U3A Batemans Bay gathered to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the incorpora)on of the organisa)on.

This celebra)on took the form of a High Tea at the CWA Hall in Batehaven, and the CWA ladies lived up to their reputa)on and certainly did us proud.

The food was absolutely delicious, as CWA food always is, and they even provided some French maids to serve it. (Commercial; CWA is always available for similar events.)

A very special Life Membership was awarded to Course Co-ordinator Chris)na Sweeney, who was almost singlehandedly responsible for steering the organisa)on through the Covid crisis, and keeping classes going throughout. As the only U3A in our region that managed to do this we owe Chris a lot.

U3A Batemans Bay began with a mee)ng in the Fire Shed at Long Beach in 1997 and it was very pleasing to see that a number of members who were present at that first mee)ng are s)ll part of the organisa)on today.

Four former presidents took part in the celebra)ons. Jennifer Brewster read an extract from the Canterbury Tales, which was first read at the 10th anniversary celebra)ons and sums up U3A perfectly- and gladly wolde he lerne and gladly teche." which describes the ideal U3A member who both aJends classes as well as teaches some.

Ainslie Morris, who now holds the lowest badge number, spoke of her )me as the first Course Coordinator, persuading those who had joined up to share their skills and passions with others. Kay Killick reported, that a@er failing miserably at the Orchid Club, it was an absolute joy to find an organisa)on of kindred spirits, many of whom who have become close friends. Margaret McClintock closed the formal part of the proceedings by reading messages from absent friends who fondly remembered their )me with U3A Batemans Bay. U3A, (University of the Third Age), is a world wide organisa)on which provides affordable learning opportuni)es for its members.

U3A Batemans Bay commences its Semester2 classes on 17 July.

The program can be found online at www.u3abbay.u3anet.org,au or in local libraries. The new members fee of $40 pa allows aJendance at all classes’.

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Water pressure change around Batemans Bay Eurobodalla Council is advising that Batemans Bay households and businesses might no)ce a change in water pressure at their property, star)ng this Sunday.

The water reservoir at Catalina needs to be drained for maintenance work, meaning proper)es in Batemans Bay, Batehaven, Catalina, Surfside and parts of Long Beach will be supplied with water from an alternate reservoir un)l the work is complete.

There will be no loss of water supply, but the Council advises residents and businesses may no)ce a change in water pressure for the week.

Work starts this Sunday 17 July and should be complete by Friday 22 July.

Regional Health Plan for 2022 to 2032 survey NSW Health is developing the next Regional Health Plan for 2022 to 2032. The plan will be a long-term strategy to meet the health needs of regional, rural, and remote communi)es.

NSW Health are consul)ng with an extensive range of health staff and external stakeholders from regional, rural and remote communi)es. In this survey ‘regional NSW’ will be used to mean regional, rural and remote communi)es.

The wording ‘Regional Health’ considers the vast and vibrant nature of the communi)es in the regions of NSW. The themes in this survey are developed out of issues that arose during the NSW Parliament’s Upper House inquiry into health outcomes and access to health and hospital services in regional, rural and remote NSW and the future direc)ons in the Final Progress Review of the previous Plan, Rural Health Plan: Towards 2021. The themes also align with the roadmap for NSW Health over the coming decade, Future Health.

NSW Health want to hear your ideas so that we can develop solu)ons to these issues as part of the new plan.

This survey will close 11:59pm Monday 18 July h=ps://survey.alchemer.eu/s3/90467215/22114-NSW-Ministry-of-Health-Regional-Health-Plan-Survey beagle weekly : Vol 268 July 15th 2022

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Present to Councillors on an issue or Meet the Councillors at Bodalla "Keen for a yarn with your councillors?" There are two opportuni)es coming up.

Public Access on Tuesday 19 July is a session held each month for community members to address councillors about preJy much anything Council-related.

You have seven uninterrupted minutes to present your issue or concern to then have councillors ask you ques)ons.

Public Access starts at 9.15am and each presenter has seven minutes. Presenters and onlookers can join in person in the Council Chamber, or Zoom in online.

You will need to register to speak and provide your wriJen presenta)on by midday Monday 18th July. All the details> hJps://www.esc.nsw.gov.au/council/mee)ngs/public-access Or...... Head along to Bodalla on Wednesday 27 July for an informal chat at the Councillor Catch Up, 8.30am-10.30am on the footpath between the post office and the bakery. Look out for the green flag!

Next up in the monthly Councillor Catch Ups is Nelligen on 17 August and Tuross on 21 September.

Bunnings sausage sizzle price to change from $2.50 to $3.50 for all the right reasons From Saturday 23 July 2022 the Bunnings sausage sizzle price will change from $2.50 to $3.50 in Australia •The increase marks the first change in pricing in Australia in 15 years, following significant feedback from community groups and the rise in the cost of goods.

•The rise will see an increase in funds raised, with every cent going directly to local community groups, not for profits and chari)es Over the last 5 years, community groups have run more than 155,000 sausage sizzles at Bunnings stores across Australia, raising more than $140 million for their causes The prices at the community sausage sizzles are set by Bunnings to ensure the BBQ experience is the same for customers and community groups across the country. To further support community groups, Bunnings provides everything required to set up and run the BBQ at no cost, including a gas boJle, marquee, and mobile payment op)on.

For more than 25 years, the Bunnings sausage sizzle has provided grassroots community groups a simple way to raise vital funds to con)nue their important work in our communi)es. In a response to significant requests from community groups, Bunnings is increasing the price of its community sausage sizzle in Australia for the first )me in 15 years. From Saturday 23 July 2022, the sausage sizzle price will go from $2.50 to $3.50 for a sausage in bread, with or without onions. The price of drinks will remain at $1.50.

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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 www.southcoastcolleges.edu.au , phone 02 4472 9202, email admin@southcoastcolleges

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The Patch, Tomakin is now open New kid on the block The Patch, Tomakin is now open to the public today following a major transforma)on. The former Tomakin Sports & Social Club hospitality space has been completely revamped with a modern-coastal inspired fit-out that’s family friendly and accentuates its idyllic loca)on in the Eurobodalla Shire.

Showcasing the abundance of fresh produce from across the region, The Patch, Tomakin includes an indoor-outdoor bar and eatery that can accommodate 118 guests inside and 108 guests outside. Along with some of the best live music on the South Coast, guests can expect a fresh new food, drink and cocktail offering.

Menu highlights include Clyde River oysters with citrus granita and grilled calamari with chilli and orange emulsion. While on the drinks front expect all the classics with a few crea)ve twists, like ‘The Patch’ mojito made with blueberries and freshly grown mint. Finally, an en)cing kids menu that includes a free scoop of Bodalla Dairy ice cream for dessert will inspire the fussiest of eaters.

Newly appointed Venue Manager, Jessie Collin, brings over a decade of na)onal and interna)onal experience in the food and beverage industry to the role. The French-Canadian born South Coast local who calls Australia home, has a passion for building en)cing menu offerings and crea)ng memorable dining experiences.

She says, “A lot of my life has been spent in big ci)es working for the likes of Accor and establishments like The Fairmont but I’ve fallen for the South Coast. It’s hard not to be swept up in the natural beauty and the fresh produce right at your doorstep.”

She adds, “It’s great to finally open the doors to The Patch, Tomakin. It’s a bold new dining venue that’s really going to bring life to the area, I can’t wait for people to experience it.”

Respected hospitality group, Tully Heard, the team behind projects such as the Acre Group of restaurants and projects such as The Growers, Shoalhaven, The Fernery Mosman and the Greens, North Sydney – have added this innova)ve new venue to their porcolio.

Tully Heard Group Director John Tully comments, “Off the back of the success of The Growers, Shoalhaven, we jumped on the opportunity to launch the new concept a liJle further south in Tomakin. We are looking forward to seeing the venue thrive and become a whole community space, especially a@er the traumas of the past few years on the South Coast.”

The Patch, Tomakin is a new chapter for the Tomakin community who endured the relentless fires of 2019, and where the Tomakin Club became the central place of refuge in extremely challenging )mes.

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What’s on Jul 15th- Backlash @ Batemans Bay Soldiers Club Jul 16th- Backlash @ Batemans Bay Soldiers Club Jul 16th - Rick Bamford – Tuross Club (6.30pm) Jul 16th - Joe Driscoll – Tomakin Club (7.30pm) Jul 17th - Eurobodalla Live Music at Moruya Golf Club Jul 22nd- Codi Kaye @ Batemans Bay Soldiers Club Jul 23rd - Codi Kaye @ Batemans Bay Soldiers Club Jul 23rd - Joe Driscoll – Tuross Club (6.30pm) Jul 23rd - Rick Bamford – Tomakin Club (7.30pm) SONGBIRDS by Ensemble Offspring (trio) on Saturday 23rd July, at the Windsong Concert Hall, Barragga Bay. Time: 3.30pm for Tilba Cheese and wine, for 4pm performance.

Led by acclaimed percussionist Claire Edwardes OAM, flau)st Lamorna Nigh)ngale and clarineYst Jason Noble make up the visi)ng trio described as thrilling and virtuosic.

Tickets and info: hJps://fourwinds.com.au/2022/05/18/ensembleoffspring-songbirds/

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What’s on soon Four Winds is thrilled to announce an in)mate concert performance of SONGBIRDS by Ensemble Offspring (trio) on Saturday 23rd July, at Barragga Bay. Time: 3.30pm for Tilba Cheese and wine, for 4pm performance.

Led by acclaimed percussionist Claire Edwardes OAM, flau)st Lamorna Nigh)ngale and clarineYst Jason Noble make up the visi)ng trio described as thrilling and virtuosic.

Ensemble Offspring are Sydney’s musical mavericks, uni)ng the most innova)ve instrumentalists in Australia to explore new ideas through living new music.

The trio will perform its acclaimed program ‘Songbirds’ in a late a@ernoon concert in the stunning Windsong Pavilion.

‘Songbirds’ features an array of original chamber works by nature’s own composers, butcherbirds, blackbirds, lorikeets, frogs and flamingos, with a liJle help from eight Australian composers and the three Ensemble Offspring instrumentalists.

Capturing the calls and songs of Australian birds in a plethora of new works by Australian composers, ‘Songbirds’ is a journey into the sounds of nature with the magical calls of pied butcherbirds of the red centre, virtuosic avian displays and indigenous musical perspec)ves on these beguiling creatures of the sky.

The familiar calls and songs of these feathered creatures morph into surprising and bewitching chamber jewels for flute, clarinet and percussion.

Gabrielle Waters of Four Winds says “it is a real treat for local audiences to have these stellar musicians join us here on the coast. Such an exci)ng trio, performing these fascina)ng pieces surrounded by our Barragga Bay spoJed gums … it will be a joyful experience.”

Four Winds invites all to celebrate the breathtaking virtuosity of birdsong with this array of original Australian chamber works.

There will be free pop-up events taking place around the Bermagui township featuring this outstanding trio, including at the Bermagui Beach Hotel – keep in touch via Four Winds’ Social Media.

Booking link here: hJps://fourwinds.iwanna)cket.com.au/event/2022-ensemble-offspring-songbirdsMjY1NzQ

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What’s on For More info on the events below visit: h=ps://www.esc.nsw.gov.au/news-and-events/whats-on/

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Gadfly 240 by Robert Macklin I hope that the decency and fairness so palpable in the new Government’s decision to drop the charges against Bernard Collaery will be followed by a substantial settlement to compensate him for the lost years he suffered under the previous gang.

Indeed, it’s hard to write anything about the Australian dark ages from Abbott to Morrison without bursting into violent, incoherent rage. They have left the Albanese team with a massive clean-up task. It ranges from our international pariah status on climate change; a propensity to tell barefaced lies; an unnecessary insult to our biggest trading partner; and the alienation of half the nations of the South Pacific.

At home Covid is killing more people than ever before. The budget cries out for a sensible ‘windfall tax’ on the profiteers; a massive spend on relocating flood prone towns; a recalibration of the bushfire defence program; education spending on public schools, hospitals, aged care facilities and early childhood.

At such a time, it might sound pernickety to raise what might seem an esoteric issue inherent in the Government’s commitment to the Uluru Statement from the Heart. But I can’t help thinking that unless we do think about it now, the whole endeavour might suffer the fate of the last Republic debate when the smart alecks among the monarchists divided the republicans by raising the subsidiary issue of the process in choosing an Australian head of state.

Here the problem is the obverse. It’s not the individual elements – a Voice enshrined in the Constitution; a Makarrata or truth-telling commission; and a Treaty with appropriate reparations. These are all sensible moves to draw a line beneath the colonial horrors and to finally make Australia whole. But there’s a paradox that unless we confront it now it could allow the naysayers to upset the national applecart.

I’ve been alerted to it by the biography I’m currently writing on Donald Thomson who for much of the 20th century was the leading – and most controversial – whitefella advocating publicly for Aboriginal advancement.

Born and educated in Melbourne he was a scientist, anthropologist, journalist and war hero, acknowledged internationally as the principal authority on the Aboriginal people. He lived among them in Far North Queensland, Arnhem Land and the Central deserts. To this day his work is used to validate land claims.

But here’s the rub. The more he got to know their way of life, their rituals, their culture, and their systems of governance, the more he valued them. And the more he fought to defend and preserve it. Indeed, he sought wherever possible to ban the white ‘civilizers’ from the church missions to the rapacious cattlemen, from trespassing on Aboriginal land. And that was 50 years before the Mabo decision. His sworn opponents were the ‘assimilationists’ who wanted to ‘breed out the colour’ and destroy Aboriginality forever.

Since then, the Aboriginal rituals and ceremonies – including the total domination of their men’s business – have lost much of their relevance. This was nicely caught in an episode of the brilliant Aboriginal murder mystery True Colours (SBS) when a male elder noted that ceremony that used to take months was now done in a couple of weeks: ‘It’s microwave style these days.’

The women have been the beneficiaries. Freed from their secondary status we see them nightly on The Drum – articulate, highly intelligent and with a powerful message to sell. But in the process, Aboriginal men have been disempowered and demoralized; and many have taken to drink. The effect on families has been sad to watch as so many of the children run wild. The great movement we have begun must tackle that vexatious issue if it is to succeed. Some would call that assimilation. beagle weekly : Vol 268 July 15th 2022

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Reading—A beer with Baz “Well….well….well, Bazza how about the Maroons eh? I’m glad I back them these days. I figure because my Grandmother was born in Brisbane, I qualify as a Queensland supporter.”

Mick landed the full schooners and grinned.

Bazza con)nued peering into his newspaper, pausing for a sip and shook his head.

“Ahhhh…… good on you Mick. Have you seen these images of from the James Webb Telescope of our cosmos released this week?”

Mick rolled his eyes.

“Ahhhh…. you’re a typical Blues supporter, Bazza…..trying to change the subject. Staying away from the back pages of the newspaper, eh? I’m onto you…… now let’s start with the opening of the game and the big hits………”

Mick began his recount of the game in animated fashion, pausing only for sips to fuel his excitement.

Bazza’s thoughts returned to the images of space in the newspaper. He shook his head at the realisa)on the images were a mere speck in the universe, many )mes less than a grain of sand on a beach that never ends.

Striking as the kaleidoscope of images were, he wondered what was beyond those and beyond that and so on. When everything else seemed to be defined by beginnings and ends, the idea of space just going on and on raJled him. It was beyond imagina)on because even imagina)on was somewhat defined.

Bazza shook his head at the thought and took a sip.

“Now Bazza….. no point shaking your head. You blokes were up 12 to 10 at hal@ime……. your shout by the way.”

Bazza returned with full schooners and Mick’s narra)on of the State of Origin Match took on the form of a 1980’s Rex Mossop commentary, with references to ‘a bit of biffo’ and ‘claret flowing’ to the bemusement of a wider audience in the bar. The term ‘held him in the Christmas hold’ had the younger patrons scratching their heads but Mick was now playing it up to the pub patrons, with an outstretched palm for a fend, and a sway on his bar stool for a side step.

Bazza’s thoughts again strayed. He picked up the beer coaster and tore it in half, and then in half again and again un)l his fingers could no longer tear it further.

“I can see you’re geYng a bit pissed off there, Bazza…… but the big plays are yet to come.”

Mick increased the volume of his commentary to wider laughter.

Bazza looked at the smallest piece of the torn beer coaster. A knife or a scalpel could cut it a few )mes more but then it would be so small you would need a microscope and perhaps laser and then goodness knows what technology to cut it further. His rudimentary knowledge of science assured him you would end up with cells, then molecules and then atoms but you would never just end up with nothing. Just as technology developments allowed us to look further and further into space, perhaps the same applied to looking at things ever smaller. He just assumed the truth of his thoughts and it was unseJling; never being able to get to nothing and never able to get to the end of everything.

“Ben Hunt…..Ben Hunt….. charges down and catches Cleary’s kick……ohhhhh…..shut the gate…..Queensland….Queensland…..it’s all over…… ahhh…… There you go Bazza!”

“Well……..I’m just relieved it has an ending, Mick.”

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

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100 Years Ago—15th July 1922 NEW machinery for use in the sawing out of spokes has been installed at Perry’s factory, which recommenced opera)ons last week at Bateman’s Bay. The installa)on is expected to considerably reduce the cost of produc)on.

CHEERS greeted Mr. Aus)n Chapman (right) [Member for Eden-Monaro] in Parliament last week when he gave no)ce of a recommenda)on from His Majesty’s Ministers of State to the Governor-General to summon the first Parliamentary session in 1924 to meet at Canberra.

A cornstalk on Mr. W. Taylor’s farm at Eurobodalla was 18@ 6ins in length.

Severe frost on Tuesday morning. Hot water had to be applied before the water pumps would work.

MR. Shropshire, Police and Licensing Magistrate, was too unwell to preside at the local Courts on Wednesday last.

Messrs. T. Flood and R. J. Anderson, J’s.P. held the quarterly Licensing Court and Messrs. N. D. Healy and P. Mills, J’s.P. the Court of PeJy Sessions. At the Licensing Court Mr. Hyland was granted permission to erect a second story to the Narooma Hotel. At the Police Court G. Hanscom was fined £1 for driving a motor car across Moruya Bridge at a rate exceeding the speed maximum allowed. …

EUROBODALLA SHIRE. – Correspondence: From R. L. Hapgood, Tilba Tilba, asking for concrete pipes to be laid at Temperance Hall. Request granted; From Moruya Progress Associa)on, re erec)on of lamps in streets. Permission granted for removal of lamp post in front of Shire Hall to the court House corner, and the erec)on of another one at the corner of Campbell and Vulcan Streets.

General Business: Bodalla Estate Plan – It was resolved that the Council take over the small reserve [next?] to the factory, over the long flat, as shown on the plan; Stone Crusher – The Engineer was instructed to interview Messrs. Connors and Graham in regard to the extension of their contract on Moruya-Bodalla road at the same price. Re s.s. Wee Clyde and Wharf Dues – The Clerk was instructed to write to the Pilots at Narooma and Bateman’s Bay and ascertain on how many occasions the Wee Clyde has visited their ports since the inaugura)on of the wharf charges.

MOGO. (From our Correspondent.) Literally and commercially we have been nearly defunct – but perhaps this is rather as strong term; there is always a kick. But I am pleased to say the outlook is more promising.

The depression aforesaid was caused mainly by a stoppage in the )mber industry. While there is no return yet to sleepers, a sample order for rims is being cut, and a fairly large number of props are required. …

It is no)ced that in the recent football match played between Mogo and Bodalla the “Examiner” in its men)on gives the glory to Bodalla, whereas I am informed Mogo won. Wha-for!

Extracted from the Moruya Examiner by the Moruya and District Historical Society Inc. h.ps:// www.mdhs.org.au

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Lots of new stock at Moruya Books.

There’s Books about Books and their book lovers And a collec)on of books about collec)ons of books.

What more could you want than a book about Books?!

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Reading—le=er to the editor

Kotvojs "will not be ‘rolled out by anyone" Dear Beagle Editor.

Your piece on local poli)cal possibili)es contained a reference to Fiona Kotvojs being possibly ‘rolled out’ by the Liberal Party.

This is at best dismissive of a very accomplished woman.

Dr. Kotvojs chose to seek preselec)on for the 2019 federal elec)on due to the realisa)on that the qualifica)ons, extensive and diverse career experience, and mul)ple skills which she had acquired in life could be put to the best possible use in serving her community from a parliamentary seat.

From a cold start in Eden-Monaro she almost defeated Mike Kelly and, when he re)red, came even closer to winning the subsequent bye-elec)on, only Labor’s Donkey Vote bridging the difference.

On the re)rement of Andrew Constance she sought the Bega state seat as being where the most influence for her community could be found.

Why voters preferred candidates who had fewer qualifica)ons, far more narrow career experience and very liJle, and in the case of Kristy McBain, no evidence whatsoever, of the service in voluntary organisa)ons which Fiona has been engaged in all her life, is a mystery known only to them.

So she has returned to her role in the evalua)on of interna)onal governance programmes in which she is a world authority, plus the con)nued running of two small businesses and the family farm.

She con)nues her involvement in the development of the Gourmet Coast trail, to promote year-round tourism along our coast, and she is working with people of widely differing poli)cal and lifestyle perspec)ves to explore ways of combaYng the polarisa)on of society and to seek the centre ground where solu)ons are always to be found.

If she again seeks elec)on, this will be of her choosing. She will not be ‘rolled out’ by anyone. If not, then the absence of her impressive skills in parliament is a far greater loss for all of us than it is for her.

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In response to Council's plea sent to 8500 to rent your holiday house The Beagle editor, Your readers might be interested in my recent communica)on to Eurobodalla Council.

Dear Council, Thank you for the leJer regarding my home in the Eurobodalla. Your leJer indicates that your records suggest it is a “second residence or holiday house”. Please correct your records. While it is not legally my “primary residence” it is my residence and defiantly not a “holiday house” but my home.

The subject of a local housing crisis which is at the heart of your appeal is very complex with the overtones of people sleeping rough or in their cars due to either a shortage of space or a place at a affordable rate.

The core issue is that demand outstrips supply.

We all have, here in Australia, a desire to have a permanent roof over our heads, clean cheap drinking water and some food in our belly but the desire for more, or bigger, which seems to be the Australian norm, takes more than a desire but luck, planning, hard work and a strategy to achieve these goals. Affordability, desires and needs are all components which appear to have got out of hand.

Council plays an important part in addressing this subject just as the State and Federal Governments do.

Council sets our rates, determines the cost of our water and approves developments for new estates and houses. This is where the rubber hits the road. Therefore ac)on by Council both in the short term and longer term would go a long way to solve the local problem.

Why do we have such a high demand for accommoda)on here on the South Coast? The obvious superficial answer is the fires.

Well, Council would know how many people (very few I would suggest) are s)ll in temporary accommoda)on wai)ng for the bureaucra)c process to be completed before they can move into their rebuilt home. Council can assist and speed that up – one step closer.

Secondly there is a high demand for medium term rentals from all the tradies working on infrastructure projects up and down the Shire. John Holland tried to address this by purchasing the motel on the north shore but the employees wanted beJer accommoda)on for their family and children so they just increased housing demand. Now that project has ended- have they (from project manager to the carpenter) given up their house – I doubt it.

They have found alternate work or rented their place out as they either move to Canberra or up the coast to a new project.

But s)ll there are more tradies who have heard about the quick buck that can be made on the south coast and either taken on a project or set up their trailer to reap the rewards of over priced local projects – extensions, a new pa)o or electrical switchboard, a replacement fence, all at top rates.

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Reading—le=er to the editor Con)nues….

Look to Council managed land – either crown land or areas that they manage either directly or via some lease arrangement as they do with caravan parks, sports fields, waterways and community centres. These could be managed in such a way to free up space for medium term renters to find a patch in the sun at an affordable rate. Tiny houses, caravans, house boats or tents. There is no silver bullet and one solu)on does not apply to all but that is where a taskforce should start to apply the pressure to solve the problem.

If only there was a task force - which there isn't.

Fourthly, I understand Council has to approve most developments on new released land which has to meet certain standards. Lets introduce a requirement on all DA approvals to have affordable rental accommoda)on and low cost houses as a requirement of any development over a certain size.

While that may reduce the aJrac)veness of developments here on the coast it would, in the medium term, solve the current housing crisis. As they say to build a cathedral you have to lay at least two stones (bricks in our case).

Lastly the subject of the leJer sent to ratepayers.

The idea that these residences are empty is incorrect. Most are used either as second homes, holiday houses or retreats as mental health places or to enjoy a pas)me or change of pace. Each has a special place in the families well being. To ask them to give this up will, I suggest, just move the current problem down the road.

But more importantly the economics just does not stack up with the increase in insurance, storage of removed furniture, agents fees, wear and tear and the poten)al to not be able to return because of tenants refusal to move is just not worth the risk BUT here Council could play a major role.

Council could waiver all rates and taxes, make drinking water free and subsidise all the other costs associated with any rental longer than six months. This would show that Council ac)vely puts this monkey on their back and not asks those that may have worked very hard for many years to take on this issue and aJempt to solve the short term problem. A@er the fires was different and we all pitched in to help. Imagine the housing problem as a result of the current floods in NSW. Affordable housing and rental proper)es is a medium term issue but if we look back at the decisions Council has taken regarding the aspects they control the chicken has defiantly come home to roost. So, develop a robust strategy that starts with granny flats, onsite caravans and ends with large development approvals. Work with all Departments of the State Government. Your 8 points on the reverse of the leJer is a start and you should be commended but the majority depend on others to provide a solu)on. This will cost Council money but you will not be shi@ing the issue to hardworking ratepayers inappropriately targeted.

Regards Malua Bay Resident Harry Watson Smith beagle weekly : Vol 268 July 15th 2022

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Workshop: How to write a novel with Julie Janson Saturday 16 July 2022 10am - 2:30pm Where: Batemans Bay Library, Hanging Rock Place, Batemans Bay Cost: $5 per person To book - 4472 5850 Have you always yearned to write a novel, but not known where to start? Join award-winning local novelist, playwright and lecturer Julie Janson as she guides you through the process.

Drawing on her experience wri)ng awardwinning novels – Benevolence (2021); The Light Horse Ghost (2018) and The Crocodile Hotel (2015) – this qualified university lecturer, will share her )ps and tricks to inspire you and let you story flow.

Bring at notebook or laptop and pictures to inspire you.

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Luminous 2022 scheduled for Sept 24th Tickets are now on sale for Luminous: Art A@er Dark, the sensa)onal feature event of the River of Art Fes)val to be held at Riverside Park, Moruya, from 4.00pm to 9.00pm on Saturday 24th September 2022.

Luminous will feature an interna)onally recognised light and laser show set to music with vivid colours and imagery erup)ng over the beau)ful Moruya River. The drama)c laser show is a collabora)on between River of Art, Melbourne based interna)onal ar)sts Genius Laser and Eurobodalla’s own ar)st and award-winning animator Duncan Irving – Dunk0tron.

Fes)vi)es will be complemented by an ar)sans and local produce marketplace, performing ar)sts and street performers, live bands across two stages, and themed feature lights throughout the parkland.

The lead music act for Luminous is Dom Turner, performing with his new band The Rural Blues Project. Dom is a mul)-award-winning Australian blues ar)st and guitarist, and lead vocalist and founding member of the iconic Australian blues group Backsliders.

“A@er two years of COVID-19 lockdowns and uncertainty, are delighted to present such major ar)sts. Over the coming weeks we’ll be launching a packed Fes)val Program featuring major ar)sts, music and cabaret, exhibi)ons, workshops and open studios, said Leanne Joyce, Fes)val Chair.

General entry )ckets for Luminous: Art A@er Dark will be $20 per adult. Children under 16 are free.

Tickets are also available for Luminous Lounge. The )cket price of $150 per person includes premium viewing from an exclusive marquee, a private bar and drinks, entertainment, and gourmet catering celebra)ng seasonal South Coast produce.

All )ckets can be purchased online through Humani)x.

“We encourage people to get their Luminous )ckets early, and visitors should book accommoda)on to ensure you can enjoy the best of the NSW South Coast this Spring.”

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In another very well played round Division 1’s Margaret Douglas (right) narrowly won the day and the Monthly Medal from runnerup Barbara Kennedy with a score of 74 on C/B. Balls went to B Kennedy, S Knight, M Muriwai, R Hawkins, J Hosking, E Jones, M Bingham.

NTP’s Div. 1 12th Hole Barbara Kennedy Div. 2 6th Hole Jill Middleton

Tuross Head Bowls The semi-finals and final of the 2022/23 Triples Championships were completed on Saturday July 9 and Sunday July 10 in less than perfect condi)ons with cold, windy condi)ons challenging all players. However, it was the same for everyone and the matches were completed.

In one semi-final the experienced side of Peter Macdonald, Noel Downie and John Monks proved far too strong for Des Jackson, Col Fletcher and Marcel Kors. The first half of the game was quite close with Monks managing to hold a slender 13 – 10 advantage a@er 13 ends. This advantage gradually increased so that a@er 19 ends the lead was 21 – 13.

A big haul of 5 shots on the next end virtually ended the contest with Monks well on the way to another final. His side followed this up with another 7 shots on the next three ends to cruise to a 33 – 13 victory.

The other semi-final was a much closer affair. Mick Challice, Alan McLeod and Bruce Lidbury (above) started well in their clash with Doug Williams, Allan Etheredge and John Wagstaff and moved to a 9 – 1 lead before Wagstaff struck back to reduce the margin to 1 sot at 10 – 9. Lidbury quickly made up for this stuJer and by the 18th end he led 21 – 14. Wagstaff fought back again and by the 22 end the score was 21 – 19. Lidbury picked up 3 shots on the next end to make Wagstaff’s task that much harder. Lidbury was able to hold on to win the game 26 – 21.

The players returned on Sunday to play what promised to be a close final. However, Challice and McLeod had other ideas. They were in great form and quickly set up a 10 – 1 lead a@er 5 ends. Despite picking up 4 shots on the 6th end, Monks was unable to make the game compe))ve. His team could not reproduce the form they had displayed in the semi-finals.

Lidbury moved to an advantage of 16 – 11 a@er 11 ends before winning the next 5 ends and picking up 11 shots. The lead of 27 – 11 proved too much for Monks and his side. Although they won 4 of the next 6 ends they could not pick up the big scores needed to give themselves a chance. Lidbury’s side proved to be worthy Champions with a strong 34 – 16 win.

The 2022/23 Women’s Major Pairs Championship has also been decided with the 2021 Champions, Irene Macdonald and Denise Lidbury, successful in defending their )tle. They proved to be too strong for the other sides in the compe))on. The runners up were Di Newell and Rose Farrington who also combined well to win their way into the final.

The real posi)ve of this event was the number of the newer members of the club who entered.

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Willinga Park's Jayden Brown is going to the FEI World Equestrian Games!

Willinga Park-based dressage rider Jayden Brown and horse Willinga Park Sky Diamond recently competed at the CDI 3* Grand Prix Freestyle NAF 5* Hartpury Fes)val of Dressage and achieved two scores of 69% and 73.245%, placing them 4th overall.

They have now officially qualified for the FEI World Equestrian Games.

Jayden Brown, his grooms and six Willinga Park dressage horses recently moved to the UK to compete and train with the best in the industry while they set their sights on the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.

"We're planning to base ourselves in the UK for two years. Basically, we thought if we're going to do it, we should do it properly".

Upon touching down, the Willinga Park team hit the ground running with their first compe))on just one week a@er landing in the UK. Stepping out in great form riding Willinga Park Quincy B – Brown le@ with two wins under his belt in the PSG and Inter 1 at the Wellington Premier League.

"It's a huge ask to compete soon a@er landing in England, but Quincy B handled the challenge with great form and has seJled well since arriving in the UK." He said.

Owner of Willinga Park Terry Snow has passionately contributed to the Olympic sport by crea)ng the best facili)es in Australia, where riders of all levels can qualify for interna)onal standing.

Terry's ambi)on to see Australia on the podium at the Olympic Games, especially in dressage, has been unabated.

The FEI World Equestrian Games is the first qualifying event for the 2024 Summer Olympics, bringing Jayden Brown and Willinga Park one step closer to 2024 Olympic Gold.

Right: Jayden and his two grooms Maddie and Lillie

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Seeking new social tennis players at Bermagui The Tennis Club based at Bermagui Country Club is looking for players to join its social tennis groups. You don’t have to be a BCC member!!.

There are a number of social sessions each week - ladies play on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings, and mixed groups play on Wednesday a@ernoons and Friday mornings.

Don't hesitate!!! Players of all degrees of ability and enthusiasm will be sure of a warm welcome. Balls are provided - simply bring yourself and your racquet, wear appropriate footwear, and turn up at the courts when a social group is in session. The courts – which were re-surfaced in 2021 - are located towards the rear of the club building and plenty of parking is available.

Any ques)ons please call or text 0402 578103 The courts are available for hire for at other )mes and you can hire racquets and balls – simply ask at the Pro -shop or phone 02 6493 4657. There are also lights available for evening play. hJps://www.bermaguicountryclub.com/other-sports/sports-and-clubs#tennis

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Eurobodalla Tennis Ladies Compe,,on Batemans Bay Tennis Club hosted the Eurobodalla Tennis Ladies Compe))on social day with over thirty players from all over the shire enjoying a round of doubles whilst also sharing courts with the younger players from Rob Frawley’s Batemans Bay Tennis Academy.

Batemans Bay Tennis Club extends a big thank you to Brad Baranowski’s South Coast Tennis Academy for his generosity in supplying all the ETLC prizes.

Broulee Runner’s Results Wednesday 13 July 2022 The cold winds of winter greeted the 21 actual starters in this evening’s run. We were able to welcome Thomas and Zara Menzies-Stegbauer to their first run on the new course. Thomas ran neck and neck with Daniel Baby and Zara put in an excellent )me.

Personal best )mes were recorded by Julianne and Erin Domeny in the 2-kilometres. Also, Richard Fisher recorded his best )me over this distance. In the 3-kilometres Janelle Morgan, Bernie Lambert and Paul Searson improved their previous best )me. We welcomed RheJ Guthrie to his first run with the group.

It was a special occasion for Mike Atkin and ScoJ Melgaard, who both recorded their 30th run with the group.

It is great that we are receiving virtual run results for near and far. This helps keep the Broulee Runners in the minds of those not able to turn up on the night because of holidays, work, and sickness. These )mes are treasured by the Broulee running family.

Photo: The 30 run boys Sco. Melgaard (with son Beau) and Mike Atkin ( with daughter Keira).

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Club Malua Women's Bowls Report There were 41 ladies present for Social Bowls on Tuesday and so lovely to see the sun shining a@er all the rain we had the previous week.

Jay Porter from Cabra Bowls was warmly welcomed before he gave an interes)ng talk on the plans for the future of Club Malua and The Pavilion.

Winners on Rink 1, Robyn Butcher, Barbara Vickers and Jenny Blyth.

Runners-up Rink 5, Jean Beeley, Gayl Vidgen and Noleen Taylor.

Rink 1 selected to try for Jackpot of $2,482, Jenny pressed buJon but no luck. Jackpot next week will be Drawn un)l won so there will be some happy ladies.

President Sue Beavan making presenta<on to Nancy Whiten on her 80th Birthday.

Other winning teams, Carmel Price, Fran Lucas and Paula Hancock. C. Campbell, visitor, Raija Johnston and Margaret Bridges. Sue Palmer, Anna Stewart and Rae Fayle. Gloria Harper, Olga Geshwend and Sue Morgan. Wendy Geary, June Williams and Pat Weekes.

Congratula)ons to Selectors, most games had very close scores, so well done. Money Club winners, 56, Yvonne Huddleston, 24, Barbara Vickers.

President Sue Beavan presented Nancy White with a beau)ful pot plant to celebrate her 80th Birthday .

Birthday wishes also to Raija Johnston and Stuart Megee appren)ce greenkeeper who turned 19 on Tuesday .

Narooma Ladies Golf results On Monday 11th July only 21 entrants competed in the medley stableford. Two divisions: Div 1 0-23; Div 2 24-45. Division one winner was Mitchell S)rling from Moruya Golf Club who posted a great score of 40 off handicap of 11. Division two winner was Tina Wilson who also posted a great score of 37 off handicap of 23. Balls to 31 OCB. Wednesday 13th July 30 ladies competed in a stableford Grandmothers Trophy & Bridget Jones event.

Two divisions: Div 1 0-31; Div 2 32-45. Division one winner was Tracey Mitchell who posted a score of 36 off handicap of 17. Runner up was Di Wilkes who posted a score of 34 off handicap of 20.

Division two winner was Maddie Robinson who posted a score of 37 off handicap of 32. Runner up was Chris Hendra who posted a score of 34 off handicap of 31. Balls to 30 OCB. Maddie Robinson was the winner of the Grandmother trophy and Moira Richards won the Bridget Jones trophy.

Nearest to pin:Tania Burr Hole 3, Div 3 Tina Wilson

Hole 14, Div 1 Chris Hendra. Hole 17, Div 2

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sports A massive thank you to everyone who aJended our 18th Birthday celebra)ons last Saturday, it was a great day, and it was really good to see the turn out.

A big thank you to Kimmi and Grace from 2EC for your help on the day.

A big thank you to all of our suppliers that donated goods towards the major prize and give away bags, without your support we wouldn’t have been able to offer what we did.

I would also like to welcome Russell to the Tackle World Moruya team as our newest member. He will mainly be in store during the weekends and as a gap filler when needed.

On to the fishing report.

Moruya River.

There have been good numbers of both Salmon and Trevally down around Preddy’s wharf this last week s)ll, the numbers of tailor in the river have dropped as they have moved onto the beaches for the most part.

The flathead and bream have both gone a liJle quiet as the water temps con)nue to drop. They can s)ll be found, but you will need to slow down your retrieval rates and reduce your presenta)on sizes. Metal blades and 2.5” sized so@ plas)cs fished slowly close to the boJom will do the trick.

In front of the hospital, there are a few nice deep holes, that have good structure in them. These offer great hiding holes and cover for fish holding deep. A dri@ed bait of mullet fillet worked through this zone can bring a cold fish undone.

Tuross River.

As the water temps con)nue to drop, the water becomes crystal clear, this is becoming more prevalent in Tuross over the last few weeks. These condi)ons do make for great sigh)ng opportuni)es, but also work against the angler. If you can see the fish, the fish can see you!! Long light leaders are required to get the bite this )me of year, but have the fish at a dis)nct advantage when a bigger model takes your presenta)on.

The deeper holes that have a bit more colour to them, provide beJer coverage for hiding fish this )me of year.

Work your baits or lures slowly towards the boJom for best chance of geYng )ght lipped fish to bite.

Rock and Beach.

The Salmon seem to be everywhere at the moment, with fish from 1.5kg all the way to 4kg being taken. The Moruya breakwall has been a popular spot, with plenty of big salmon being taken.

The local ledges have been producing a few nice drummer also this week, with the northern ledges above Batemans bay star)ng to show signs of both mulloway and the odd snapper.

Offshore.

Good numbers of Snapper con)nue to make their way over the sides of most boats heading out for a spot of boJom bashing. Start looking in as liJle as 10-15m of water before working out to 30-40m.

There has been a few mumbling of tuna out wide for those setup to chase them.

We s)ll have a few post birthday sales running, most notably 30% off all Shimano luggage, 40% of Fritchy tools and a rack of rods with 50% off marked RRP!!

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

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real estate South Coast Property Specialists (Carlene Franzen) Tips #1105:

Housing Crisis - A Fundamental Flaw?

A week ago, the Editor of The Beagle published an excellent indepth article titled “The Housing Crisis What Next”, though you had to click on the link in the main body of The Beagle to read the full details.

For those that missed that you can read the article here: https:// www.beagleweekly.com.au/post/the-housing-crisis-what-next

In the article, the editor highlights many key issues in the housing crisis and refers to a letter that has come out of the Mayor’s office to home owners who are not resident in the Eurobodalla enquiring as to whether they would consider renting their property out to assist in alleviating the crisis.

An owner, who is known to this office, has received such a letter and believes that while on the surface it appears to be a good idea, there is a fundamental flaw to the concept which is outside the scope of Council to resolve. The letter asks non-resident owners to make their property available for 12-24 months, but what happens at that point?

This owner has actioned this concern by writing to their local state government member (the member for Bega Dr Michael Holland MP) seeking clarification of how much public housing may be available in 12-24 months so that owners are not placed in the incredibly awkward, and possibly invidious, position of evicting the tenants at the end of the period. If insufficient public housing is available, the tenants could well be back out on the streets or camp grounds. I’m sure this would a horrific outcome for both parties.

So, what is the status of our local public housing plans? In correspondence from Dr Holland’s office, it is noted that he has been advocating strongly for new social and affordable housing but to date he is not aware of any new social housing currently being constructed in the Bega Electorate and he will be submitting a question on notice on this matter in the coming weeks.

If this is indeed the case, and taking into account the long delays in approvals and then building/ construction due to trade shortages, this could be a real issue and one that does need close consideration and maybe a different approach. Various governments have come up with creative solutions for short term accommodation such as a fleet of mobile homes/caravans and initiatives to encourage rental accommodation via granny flats that we have commented on in previous “Tips”.

This really is a housing crisis that needs all levels of government to come together (QUICKLY) to implement short, medium and long term solu)ons that offer certainty and safety to all people in the community.

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Jobs and no,ces Friendly Grocer Tuross Head Posi,on: Store Manager Full Time Salary Package: 65K to 75K plus Superannua,on To be successful in this role, you must: -Be passionate about providing our customers with a posi)ve shopping experience.

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Successful candidates will be required but not limited to: -Overseeing customer service standards.

-Planning and managing staff rosters under a set budget -Ordering and managing stock level while minimizing overall wastage.

-Preparing and presen)ng weekly sales with comparison and discussing with management to find areas to improve and grow. Complete weekly reconcilia)on of all invoices from suppliers and passed on to Accounts.

-Manage new staff recruitments and interviews.

-Ensure store is compliant with Health and safety regula)ons and food safety standards.

-Set product pricing and promo)on to stay compe))ve whilst providing value to customers.

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