Beagle Weekender Vol 271 August 5th 2022

Vol 271 August 5th 2022

Your FREE online Eurobodalla weekend magazine.

Image By Pickled Octopus Café at Tuross Head Your Beagle Weekly Index Arts ……………………. 27, 28 Cinema ……………….. 21,22 Community ………………3 to 15 Reading ……………………..23 to 26 No)ces………………………… 36 Sport and Fishing ………. 29 to 32 Editorial …………………..2, What’s On …………….... 16 to20

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editorial Welcome to this week’s editorial, Like many in the community I have a li;le vegie patch. I agree that if I was a li;le more proac)ve and a li;le more knowledgeable the vegie patch would yield more. For the minute is provides the bare needs that are supplemented weekly from the supermarket. But as )me goes by and prices for vegies con)nue to rise I look more and more to my vegie patch and have begun to work out what I can plant that might yield whilst surviving possums, bower birds and chooks.

Being fairly rubbish at vegetable growing I decided many years ago that what I personally needed was a place where I could go to learn more of gardening. A local place, a local community garden run by volunteers much like the models that were popping up in metropolitan areas. Somewhere were I could observe, learn and return home to ac)on. While si<ng under a palm tree on a far off Indian coast I day dreamt of a Tuross Head Community Garden.

What we have today in Tuross is beyond what I had ever imagined. It is a tribute to so many who have toiled to create something very special. And it has become that place where you can go and observe and learn. But the path between the ini)al day dream and the here and now has been burdened by beauracracy. So much so that, by example to other communi)es thinking they too might like their own community garden my advice would be “prepare for many hurdles and have considerable pa)ence and a deep wallet”.

Back in August 2010, when I was president to the Tuross Head Progress Associa)on, I formed the Tuross Community Garden subcommi;ee so that formal dialogue could begin between interested members of the Tuross Community and Eurobodalla Shire Council to allow each to scope out the idea of a community garden for Tuross Head.

A year later, aBer we had scoped out the where, what, why and how Council advised that they would only begin discussions with a formalised incorporated group under their own commi;ee and cons)tu)on so as to begin the process of undertaking a lease with Council for the land iden)fied in the Kyla Spor)ng Precinct plan of management. Thankfully the Tuross Lakes Preserva)on Group had put aside $1500 to assist in the process of that incorpora)on, and to cover the accompanying fees and required insurances.

The paper work was burdensome but in the end a lease was drawn up and the first sod of soil turned. Since then the gardens have flourished on their site, community land owned by the community and managed by Council. The gardens operate under a licence. The current licence expires on 31 August 2022 and TCG have expressed interest in renewing their licence to operate the community garden for a further five years. The cost of that licence renewal is $545.00 per year. Add to that the $20 million Public Liability insurance that is required as a condi)on of the licence and the budget required simply to exist climbs. Fortunately the gardens make their own compost, news paper is donated for weed suppressant and the group holds garage sales to raise funds for vegies, tools and sundry needs.

Imagine if Council was to encourage community groups to form more community gardens by dropping their annual licence fee as a gesture of good will. Rather than the endless mowing of a space a local community might transform it into a meaningful and fruiIul place that nourishes bodies and minds.

Maybe it is )me we stopped mowing unused reserves and started plan)ng them with food instead.

The Second World War had an impact on the Australian home front. The supply lines were compromised, European crops were not being harvested and exported and our own agricultural industry was struggling with massive labour shortages along with climate impacts of drought and floods. There was a growing realisa)on that unless agriculture became a focus food shortages would be imminent and food costs would soar.

Many municipal councils at the )me organised gardening collec)ves and some councils provided incen)ves, including awarding volunteers a badge with a three carrots design.

Imagine if we were to form neighbourhood gardens and collec)ves using our unused community land.

Pumpkins, cabbages, beans, potatoes, onions, chillies, herbs. And if Council supported. Who knows, we might then take back the community halls we raised funds for and built and have soup kitchens.

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Second busiest year on record for Marine Rescue NSW Despite the we;est start to a year on record, Marine Rescue NSW has had its second busiest 12 month period ever with 3,905 rescues safely delivering 8,599 to shore.

Minister for Emergency Services and Resilience and Minister for Flood Recovery Steph Cooke congratulated Marine Rescue NSW volunteers for their outstanding efforts.

“One third of the rescues conducted in the last financial year were for life-threatening emergencies, some)mes in the worst of weather and sea condi)ons and at the dead of night,” Ms Cooke said.

“I want to take this opportunity to thank our volunteers whose skill, bravery and dedica)on saves lives on the water and helps keep our State’s waterways safe.”

Marine Rescue NSW Commissioner Stacey Tannos said that the number of rescues had come in slightly below the previous year, thanks to the poor weather over the popular summer boa)ng period.

“Over the year our volunteers received an extraordinary 223,338 radio calls, nearly one every two minutes.

These included 73 Mayday calls when lives were in imminent danger, and 47 Pan Pans, when boaters were in an urgent but not life-threatening situa)on, as well as 14 flare sigh)ngs,” Commissioner Tannos said.

“57 per cent of calls were for flat ba;eries, running out of fuel or engine problems, providing boaters with an important reminder to keep their vessel properly serviced and to always carry enough fuel for the journey. In total, 65,433 boaters Logged On to their local Marine Rescue base, helping to keep them, and their passengers, safer.”

Marine Rescue NSW volunteers also a;ended 247 groundings, 146 capsizes and 23 medical emergencies, with most rescues while boats were fishing (37 per cent), cruising (32 per cent) or sailing (eight per cent).

Weekends accounted for 50 per cent of all rescues, with Sundays the busiest day with 27 per cent of rescues, and Thursdays the quietest on the water. Boaters were most likely to be rescued between 12pm and 3pm, with 40 per cent of all rescues at this )me as boaters begin to head home and strike mechanical issues or deteriora)ng weather condi)ons. As the warmer months approach, Marine Rescue NSW is urging boaters to follow the safety advice and wear a lifejacket, check the weather condi)ons before heading out and to Log On with their local Marine Rescue base so they can be quickly located in an emergency.

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community Joe Williams is a Wiradjuri/Wolgalu, First Na)ons man born in Cowra, NSW. He spent 15 years as a professional sports person, playing in the Na)onal Rugby League for South Sydney Rabbitohs, Penrith Panthers and Canterbury Bulldogs before switching to professional Boxing in 2009.

Your Invita)on Date 9th August, 2022 Time 1 – 3pm Venue Batemans Bay Soldiers Club Joe has ba;led much of his life with suicidal idea)on & Bi-Polar Disorder. ABer a suicide a;empt in 2012, he felt his purpose was to help people who struggle with mental illness, establishing his organisa)on The Enemy Within.

He authored his autobiography Defying The Enemy Within and received mul)ple awards including V Wagga Ci)zen of the Year 2015, for his work within the community, mental health, and suicide preven)on sectors.

In 2017, named finalist in the Na)onal Indigenous Human Rights Awards for his work with suicide preven)on and figh)ng for equality for Australia’s First Na)ons people. In 2018, he received Suicide Preven)on Australia’s highest honour, a Life Award for his dedica)on & work in community in the mental health and suicide preven)on sector. More recently Joe was named a dual winner of the Australian Mental Health Prize in Nov 2019.

For informa)on & registra)on details please contact Janice Ackland, Program Coordinator - 0416 298 349 or Hope House Office - 0431 722 886

www.iga.com.au/

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Funding Available For Far South Coast Landscape Improvements South East Local Land Services is seeking expressions of interest from land managers wan)ng to improve natural landscapes on their proper)es.

Funding is currently available to support land managers across the Far South Coast to restore waterways and riverbanks, protect and enhance saltmarsh, increase koala habitat, undertake general revegeta)on, enhance high value na)ve vegeta)on or plant large areas (between 20 to 50 hectares) of na)ve vegeta)on.

Priority ac)vi)es for grant funding include: installa*on of fences and off stream watering points, to exclude stock from waterways and saltmarsh. revegeta*on and erosion control along riverbanks, to improve water quality, bank stability and na*ve wildlife habitat. revegeta*on and enhancement of koala habitat (Bega Valley only). fencing and vegeta*on management, to enhance or extend high value na*ve vegeta*on patches. plan*ng small to medium scale na*ve vegeta*on blocks, for shelter belts, corridors or wildlife ‘stepping stones’. plan*ng large scale na*ve vegeta*on blocks, for wildlife habitat and possible explora*on of carbon or biodiversity market opportuni*es.

South East Local Land Services supports the use of wildlife friendly fences as the preferred fence type for habitat enhancement ac)vi)es.

These projects are being delivered by South East Local Land Services with funding from the NSW Government’s Marine Estate Strategy, Australian Government’s Na)onal Landcare Program and NRM Services Program.

To find out more or to register an ‘Expression of Interest’ contact South East Local Land Services staff.

Leanna Moerkerken: Leanna.moerkerken@lls.nsw.gov.au (Bega Valley) Sonia Bazzacco: Sonia.bazzacco@lls.nsw.gov.au (Eurobodalla)

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Climate Ac*on Plan sets ambi*ous targets for Eurobodalla Eurobodalla’s most ambi)ous climate ac)on plan has been adopted by Council.

The ten-year plan outlines targets for Council’s opera)ons and includes an increased focus on community ac)on; suppor)ng individuals and businesses with prac)cal ways to reduce their environmental footprint.

The establishment of a climate change advisory group, and strategies to support electric vehicles and biodiversity support the plan into the future.

There are 58 ac)ons to mi)gate climate change and help the shire adapt to its impacts. According to Mayor Mathew Hatcher these ac)ons span the en)rety of Eurobodallan life; from energy and transport to the economy and the built environment.

“This plan takes an in-depth look at where we are now, where we want to go, and how we get there,” Mr Hatcher said.

“There’s further footprint reduc)ons for Council – on the back of nearly two decades of emissions and energy cost savings – with a strong focus on emerging opportuni)es within budget and resource constraints.”

Council wants 100 per cent of its emissions sourced from renewable energy by 2030 with an 80 per cent reduc)on in emissions from the 2005 baseline. The goal is net-zero emissions by 2040. Community targets have been set at the same levels as the NSW Government; a fiBy per cent reduc)on in emissions by 2030 and net zero by 2050.

The Mayor is confident Council is on track. “The organisa)on has been diligent, reducing emissions over many years, and already has a Power Purchase Agreement aiming to source 80 per cent of its electricity from renewables. There’s more for us to do too but now’s the )me to bring forward support for residents and businesses.

“Individuals and groups have been heavily involved in developing this plan from the start – the 18 specific ac)ons for the community originate from the community,” Mr Hatcher said.

“It’s an ambi)ous plan and not something Council can deliver without community help. We are tapping into the exper)se and enthusiasm available in our shire to )ck off these ac)ons, meet our targets, and create a be;er world for our kids.

“The work starts now.”

The full report, along with a handy summary of targets and ac)ons, is available on the Council’s website.

Council has implemented three consecu)ve emissions reduc)ons plans between 2007 and 2021. Adop)on of the ten-year Eurobodalla Climate Ac)on Plan comes aBer heatwaves and fires across the northern hemisphere and, closer to home, unprecedented flooding across New South Wales this year.

Speakers at Council’s recent Public Forum called for Council to declare a climate emergency. However, councillors agreed to delay that discussion to ensure the en)re community was given ample opportunity to par)cipate.

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community NSW Health has been no)fied of two cases of meningococcal disease in people who a;ended the 2022 Splendour in the Grass fes)val.

Although the disease is uncommon, it can be severe, so we are urging people who a;ended the event in the North Byron Parklands on 21 – 24 July to be alert to the symptoms of meningococcal disease and act immediately if they appear.

Sadly, as reported earlier today, one of these cases was a man in his 40s from Sydney who died with the disease.

NSW Health expresses its sincere condolences to his loved ones.

If you suspect symptoms of meningococcal disease, please contact a doctor immediately.

• Symptoms of meningococcal disease are non-specific but include: o sudden onset of fever o headache o neck s)ffness o joint pain o a rash of red-purple spots or bruises o dislike of bright lights o nausea and vomi)ng.

• Young children may have less specific symptoms, these may include: o irritability o difficulty waking o high-pitched crying o refusal to eat.

• Not all of the symptoms may be present at once.

So far this year, there have been 15 cases of meningococcal disease reported in NSW. While meningococcal disease is now uncommon thanks to vaccina)on, it can occur year round. We tend to see increases in late winter and early spring, with children under five and 15 to 25-year-olds at the greatest risk of contrac)ng the disease.

Vaccina)on is the best way to protect yourself, your loved ones and community from the harmful effects of meningococcal disease.

Under the Na)onal Immunisa)on Program, meningococcal ACWY (Men ACWY) vaccine is provided free for babies at 12 months, adolescents, and people of all ages with certain medical condi)ons. In NSW, the adolescent dose is delivered through the school vaccina)on program in Year 10.

As of 1 July 2020, Aboriginal children up to the age of two years, and people with certain medical condi)ons, can also access free meningococcal B (Men B) vaccine. All children from six weeks of age can have the Men B vaccine to reduce the risk of infec)on.

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15 Red Noses To Cross Bass Straight 15 Volunteer Life Savers known as the ‘Red Nose Mussel Rowers’ from the south coast of NSW are taking on one of the toughest ocean journeys in Australia for a brilliant cause.

The all-female crew will leave on February 12th, 2023 from Port Welshpool, Victoria. The es)mated 320 km epic journey will be a massive achievement, but the real mo)va)on behind the crossing is to raise money for the now famous Red Nose Day Founda)on.

What is es)mated to take about 7-8 days island hopping across the Straight, the girls will row in a tradi)onal surf boat proudly on loan from Broulee Surfers Surf Life Saving Club.

The boat is named in honour of two amazing women being Broulee Surfers Life member Claudia Dixon and Kathy Glinsky of Avoca SLSC who was tragically killed in the Thailand tsunami in 2004.

The trip celebrates an amazing female members of SLSA. ‘We will be chomping at the bit to get going once February rolls around. We know it will be hard, but the Red Nose Charity do amazing things, and our hard work will be worth it to be able to support their work’ said Michelle Co<ngton who is one of the 8 women taking part.

‘This trip is not for the faint hearted and the girls who have put up their hands to take it on are experienced in long distance ocean rowing. They will have good days and bad, but the adventure and challenges are something they will never forget’ said Shannon Small.

Training has begun in chilly condi)ons, and so have the efforts to cover the costs of the trip which are nearing the $50,000 mark. The biggest chunk of costs being that of the support boat and fuel costs. Once running costs are covered, the important fundraising efforts will begin for Red Nose Day. Opportuni)es exist to sponsor a rower, or donate you might consider $1 a km.

The official launch of their epic row to occur on Friday August 12th – Red Nose Day. Dona)ons can be made via GoFundme – RED NOSE MUSSEL ROWERS - h;ps://gofund.me/d3ce07e0 THE RED NOSE MUSSELROWERS

THE RED NOSE SKI PADDLERS

Taryn Carver

Sco; Carver

Michelle Co<ngton

Andy Lawson

Anna McGlynn Kirsty Luff Elle Pannowitz Shannon Small Ash Bujeya

THE RED NOSE SWEEP Rob Pollock

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Disability Inclusion Ac*on Plan | reading made easy The use of Easy English has transformed the Eurobodalla Shire Council’s Disability Inclusion Ac)on Plan 2022 into a simple, easy-to-read document that is more accessible.

The Eurobodalla Shire’s demographic profile shows the community is growing and ageing, with increasing numbers of people with mobility, cogni)ve and sensory disabili)es.

The four-year plan includes 22 ac)ons to make the Eurobodalla Shire an inclusive place where everyone can join in and feel they belong, including people with disability.

To easily understand the plan, 40-pages have been condensed into 16-pages of Easy English, thanks to a team of writers and speech pathologists from Scope Australia.

Council’s Disability Inclusion Ac)on Plan review officer Steve Picton said Easy English helps by reducing stress and uncertainty through clear informa)on, simple language, and meaningful images.

“Council partnered with Scope Australia to develop, test and create this inclusive and accessible document,” Mr Picton said.

“Scope used an evidence-based approach to design and write the new document which was tested to ensure it was truly accessible before being released.”

Shire resident and disability advocate, Andrew Radford, was pleased his voice was heard in the process of developing the full plan and said the Easy English version was “fantas)c”.

The full version of the plan was adopted by Council on 14 June 2022 aBer community consulta)on through surveys and working groups.

Both versions of the Disability Inclusion Ac)on Plan 2022 can be viewed on Council’s website: h;ps:// www.esc.nsw.gov.au/ Pictured are Andrew Radford and Steve Picton launch the Easy English version of the Disability Inclusion Ac)on Plan 2022 at Batemans Bay Library.

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Tuross Head Je7y officially open The Member for Gilmore, Fiona Phillips MP, was joined by members of the community, the Eurobodalla Mayor, Mat Hatcher and staff of Eurobodalla Shire Council to officially open the Tuross Head Je;y Upgrade, funded by the Australian Government. The je;y is located at Lavender Bay, Tuross Head adjacent to Nelson Parade. In opening the je;y the Member for Gilmore paid tribute to the relentless pursuit of the new je;y that was made by the Tuross Head community.

"Everyone has worked so hard to get this project off the ground over so many years; I'm delighted that the new je;y is finally open for all of the community to enjoy," Ms Phillips said.

“The new and improved je;y and pontoon will make access easier and safer for our community and for visitors, helping us all to spend even more )me enjoying this beau)ful waterway.

"Thanks to the Tuross Head Progress Associa)on, Marine Rescue and Council for helping to make this possible." The project was achieved through Federal government funding of $200,000 recognising the role that je<es, such as the Tuross je;y, have in providing improved access to recrea)on.

A;ending the official opening was Max Castle, a long )me advocate for improved fishing facili)es in the Eurobodalla, is overjoyed of the final delivery of 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. In addi)on to the con)nued efforts around recrea)onal fishing facility improvements 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.

ABer 5 years the project has been delivered for future Tuross residents and visitors, long aBer 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!"

Eurobodalla Shire Mayor Mat Hatcher thanked the Tuross Head community for their input to the project as well as Ms Phillips for advoca)ng funding to achieve such a significant facility for the Shire.

“Without these grants and people like Max in the community with members of the Tuross Progress Associa)on, these projects wouldn’t happen,” Mr Hatcher said.

“Max has done so much for the boa)ng and fishing community and is an asset to the community for the work he does. The Council looks forward to con)nuing to work with the Tuross Progress Associa)on on more projects such as beach access and pedestrian pathways which will be delivered later this year.”

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Bugs Galore for Eurobodalla Photographers Insects were the topic of the night at the July mee)ng of the Eurobodalla Photographic club. Members were treated to an inspira)onal talk by fellow member Phil Warburton, en)tled "The Secret Lives of Insects".

Phil's interest in entomology and photography has resulted Ian.-Merrick Bailey in an excep)onal porIolio of images, showcasing the insect life within the Eurobodalla, and North Queensland regions.

Some of the most notable photographs include the rare and endangered carpenter bee, and a species of na)ve wasps, not previously iden)fied by entomologists. Phil pointed out that there are many species in the insect world yet to be discovered. Phil completed his presenta)on with a detailed explana)on of his photographic technique.

For the first )me aBer almost two years, our monthly compe))on was a print compe))on. Put on hold during the pandemic restric)ons, members present judged entries in the open compe))on and cri)qued a selec)on of images as a group.

The Eurobodalla Photographic Club will be par)cipa)ng in the River of Art Fes)val over the weekend 16th18th September. Photographic Exhibi)on at Club Malua, 40 Sylvan St Malua Bay. Entry is free.

Vistors are welcome to join our monthly mee)ngs on the 4th Tuesday of the month, 7pm at the Tomakin community hall, Ainslie Pde Tomakin.

Misty Sunrise - Phil Warburton

Tiger Quoll - Brian O'Leary

Moon Over the Sea - Gary Jones

Gibbon feet - Beth Westra_

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SS Dureenbee Plaque unveiled Moruya Country Markets Secretary, Kay Nash has unveiled a bronze plaque commemora)ng the lives lost in the 80th Anniversary of the a;ack by the Japanese on the Merchant Naval Ship Fishing Trawler SS Dureenbee 17NM off the coast of Moruya.

The Moruya Country Markets funded the cost of the plaque that commemorates the sacrifices of the Merchant Navy was unveiled at the Bush War Memorial on the site of the WWII RAAF Air Base at Moruya.

Cadets from the 222 Army Cadet Unit were joined by Eurobodalla Mayor, Mathew Hatcher, a representa)ve of Federal Member for Gilmore, Fiona Phillips MP, teachers and students from Carroll College, Broulee, local community leaders and members of the marine community as well as the families of the rescuers and the rescued in marking this significant occasion in the Eurobodalla's involvement in World War II. Guests at the event were advised of the events surrounding the a;ack on the SS Dureenbee, and the subsequent rescue, and were privileged to be able to hear from locals who were present in the area at the )me of the a;ack.

The Plaque joins the Honour Stone at the Bush War Memorial dedicated to those lost in three separate instances in proximity to the site.

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It’s *me to get dead set and get your affairs in order Na)onal Dying to Know Day on Monday, 8 August

by Shanna Provost Na)onal Dying to Know Day (D2K Day) on 8 August each year is a )me when we face what we’ve been avoiding all year long. Shanna Provost, a death literacy advocate and creator of the Rest Easy Tools has been suppor)ng the Groundswell Project’s D2K day since its incep)on in 2013, running Death Cafes, ‘Paint your own Coffin’ workshops, Dying to Know expos, forums and informa)on days, Let’s Talk About Death radio shows and, pre-COVID, performed a one-woman show )tled What Dee Dee’s Dying to Know.

And this year she is even more concerned about people’s apathy around planning for a healthy end of life.

“A healthy end of life is what happens to us before and aBer our death”, says Provost.

The bushfires and COVID have shown us the precarious nature of our existence. I’ve stopped coun)ng the number of people I have known who have died in the past 18 months, and four people who have touched my life have gone just in the past four weeks—and they were all younger than me.

It’s *me for us as a culture to stop denying death. In the end it will only hurt the ones we love the most.”

A recent study commissioned by The Groundswell Project Australia, reveals that while nine in ten Australians believe it is important to do some end-of-life planning, only one in three have actually taken ac*on.

“Shoving your head in the sand and denying your mortality won’t help those you love. The bo;om line is, if you want an end of life that reflects your values and who you are/were to the world, you really have to plan it. Your dying doesn’t take care of itself – someone will have to do the work.”

If you think Provost sounds a bit jaded, you’d be right. She freely admits that the years of trying to convince people to get their affairs in order has been exhaus)ng, and witnessing the fallout of inac)on is distressing.

“As a funeral celebrant I hear harrowing stories from families leB to sort out their loved one's affairs in their )me of grief. I was recently told about a family that had to spend $33,000 out of the deceased’s estate to have their mother’s belongings cleaned out and sent to the )p. She was a hoarder, and the family simply felt overwhelmed at trying to clean up aBer her.

That’s not the type of legacy I intend to leave, and even though I intend to be around for a while, I held a garage sale on the weekend to downsize my belongings. I sent a before and aBer photo and text to my son saying, ‘This is my giB to you’. He was grateful for the effort I had put in for his sake. I know how exhausted I was trying to shed my own clu;er, so I can’t imagine how that might be for grieving families who have to hold down jobs and busy lifestyles and plan and a;end funerals to have to do it.

Eurobodalla Council is hos)ng three FREE workshops at each of its libraries next week where Provost will provide simple tools and insights to help people to start to get their affairs in order.

Narooma Library: 2--3 0pm on Monday 8 August Moruya Library: 11am – 12.30pm on Tuesday 9 August Batemans Bay Library: 3-4pm on Tuesday 9 August.

Tickets are limited and bookings are essen)al to ensure a COVID-safe environment. For more informa)on and how to register go to h;ps://www.esc.nsw.gov.au/community/libraries/whats-on

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Introducing Eurobodalla Ulysses Eurobodalla Ulysses is a branch of the Na)onal Ulysses Club, a Motorcycle Club for the older motorcyclist, the largest organiza)on of it's kind in Australia and has been a familiar part of this country's motorbike riding scene since 1983.

A club for over 50's motorcyclists although over 40’s can join as junior members.

The Eurobodalla Branch was established in 2003 and has approximately 120 members with the number of lady riders steadily increasing. Our oldest member is a fit 92 year local who is s)ll riding.

The Eurobodalla Branch roughly covers the south coast from Mollymook to Tilba.

Every Saturday morning is a get together to say hello, have a coffee, cake or pies etc, all sorts of discussions and the checking out of old or newly purchased bikes.

We meet every Wednesday for a rela)ve short ride either north, south or west and once a month for a Sunday ride further afield .

We occasionally have mul) day rides with overnight stays such as rides to visit the Japanese Gardens in Cowra , the Train Round House and a tour of the Motor Museum in Grenfell or Forbes and anything of interest to the riders and pillions par)cipa)ng.

Other overnight rides to Jindabyne, Charlo;e Pass, Temora air shows, Bathurst, Lithgow Small Arms Museum, Kiama, Robertson, Mallacoota , Nabiac Motorcycle Museum with overnight stays in Windsor and travel the Pu;y Road through Maitland and onto Tuncurry for two or 3 nights.

The Na)onal Ulysses Club organises an annual rally (formally AGM) which is a week long event, these rides can take us anywhere around Australia as far afield as Perth, Townsville , Tasmania Have a look at our Web-Site at www.eurobodallaulysses.com and check out our ride calendar for a ride that may interest you or contact a Commi;ee Member. Or check out the Na)onal website on www.ulysses.org.au for more on the Ulysses Club. Come and join us!

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What’s on The concert is at 2:30 pm on Saturday August 6, at St Paul's Anglican Church in Narooma (rescheduled from July 9 ).

Acacia will be playing quartets by Borodin and Shostakovich, as well as a specially commissioned piece by Australian composer Jessica Wells.

It might seem odd to be featuring two Russian composers and another Russian-themed work at a )me when the world looks on in horror at what is happening in Ukraine.

One reason is of course, is that this is wonderful music, another is that neither Alexander Borodin nor Dmitry Shostakovich were exactly poster-boys of their respec)ve regimes.

One of Borodin's best-known works, the opera Prince Igor, has the eponymous Igor embark on an expansionist campaign, only to be ignominiously defeated by the Polovtsian Khan and return to Petersburg in disgrace.

One can easily imagine that Borodin might have wished for the same fate to befall the current 'special military opera)on'.

Dmitry Shostakovich's Quartet No 8 is officially dedicated to the memory of the vic)ms of the fascism and war, but his daughter Galina believed that he intended this to mean vic)ms of totalitarianism in all its guises.

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What’s on Aug 5th - Faark Yeah Friday at the Moruya Waterfront Aug 5th - Backlash at Batemans Bay Soldiers Club Aug 6th - Tim Pringle at Batemans Bay Soldiers Club Aug 6th - Tony Jaggers at the Waterfront Moruya Aug 6th - Joe Quennell – Tuross Club (6.30pm) Aug 6th - Karaoke at Tomakin Social Club Aug 6th - Acacia String Quartet is at 2:30 pm, this Saturday August 6, at St Paul's Anglican Church in Narooma Aug 7th - Vince Jones at St Johns Moruya 3pm Aug 7th - From Sydney On the Stoop and from Bermagui The Scaramouche. Music kicks off at 3pm at Monarch Hotel Moruya.

Aug 13th - Eclec)x - Four Fabulous Flutes in Durras at Durras Progress Hall on Saturday August 13 at 3 pm.

Aug 13th - Indie-folk duo Mayfair Lane at the One Tree Tavern, Tuross Head Aug 13th - Rick Bamford – Tuross Club (6.30pm) Aug 19th - Waikama's Last Jam at the Moruya Waterfront Hotel Aug 20th - Koncert 4 Kimbo at Durras Hall on 7pm )ll late Sept 10th - The SpindriB Saga are coming back to Smokey Dan’s joined by The Scaramouche from the far south coast, Moon Dogs from the central coast and locals Don John & the John Dons Sep 16th - QUEEN TRIBUTE SHOW AT THE WATERFRONT QUEEN ROCKS is the defini)ve tribute to one of the greatest bands of all )me - QUEEN! Performing all of QUEEN’S iconic hits, QUEEN ROCKS delivers a high energy show that brings to life the showmanship, musicianship and majes)c power that saw QUEEN rock stadiums all over the world!

A show for all ages (18 plus) that is sure to rock the roof off Moruya! The opening night for RIVER OF ARTS FESTIVAL - this is one big show not to be missed!

Narooma South Saturday August 6 Howlin' Mitch at Camel Rock Brewery, Wallaga Lake near Bermagui. 12.30pm-3.30pm On The Stoop AND The Scaramouche at Murrah Hall, Murrah.

6.30pm-10pm. Tickets $20 presale via southcoas<ckets.com.au or $25 at the gate.

Steve Mar)n at Main Bar, Club Sapphire, Merimbula. 7pm10pm Simon Kinny-Lewis Band with Don John & The John Dones at Bend + Sip Bar, Narooma. 7.30pm-10.30pm. Tickets $15.87 via Eventbrite.

Loose Change at Merimbula RSL, Merimbula. 8pm-11pm Sunday August 7 Roddy Reason at Camel Rock Brewery, Wallaga Lake near Bermagui. 12.30pm-3.30pm Salt Trio at Longstocking Brewery, Pambula. 1pm-4pm. $10 Bookings essen)al. 0407 691 640 Mike Mar)n and Friends at Tathra Hotel, Tathra. 3.30pm6.30pm Felicity Dowd at The Dromedary Hotel, Central Tilba. 1pm4pm Ricky Bloomfield at Bermagui Beach Hotel, Bermagui. 4pm7pm S)tch at Cobargo Pub, Cobargo. 5pm-8pm Disclaimer: This informa)on was correct at )me of compila)on. Please be aware that details may change.

Confirm with the venue.

September 23rd - Vince Jones at the Yuin Theatre Tickets are available online at h;ps://bit.ly/VinceJonesSept23 Oct 22nd: The Eagles tribute show presents Rocking Down the HWY at Moruya Golf Club Tickets are $25 + BF from Eventbrite or just the $25 from recep)on.

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What’s on—cinema

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What’s on—cinema

Pre-sales for the Online Far South Film Fes*val NOW OPEN. Patrons can view film trailers and purchase Online Passes or Individual Films, ready for when the films become available as video-on-demand from 20 to 31 August 2022.

For patrons who cannot a;end the In-Person Far South Film Fes)val in Merimbula NSW on 19 - 21 August, the Online Fes)val is a great opportunity for anyone in Australia to enjoy all the films, Q&A panels and Awards Ceremony in the comfort of their own living room, along with friends and family.

The In-Person Fes)val in Merimbula begins with a ‘Film Noir’ themed launch party on Friday evening 19 August. Screenings begin on Saturday 20 August at The Picture Show Man Cinema at noon with films from South East NSW, followed by films from the rest of Australia at 2pm, then a country-style aBernoon tea and a Q&A panel with guest film makers at Twyford Hall hosted by writer/director/producer Rosie Lourde.

A screening of films by young emerging filmmakers from around Australia kicks off at 1pm on Sunday 21 August at Twyford Hall, followed by a second Q&A panel. An exci)ng line-up of guest panellists will discuss their break-through moments in the film industry. The fes)val is delighted to announce featured guest: actor/writer/director Chum Ehelepola (The Newsreader, Preppers),with further guests to be announced shortlly.

At 3.30pm on Sunday 21 August the red carpet rolls out for the Fes)val Awards Ceremony – the fes)val invites everyone to join the excitement of finding out the winners in each category of the 2022 Far South Film Fes)val.

The Q&A Panels and Awards Ceremony will also be recorded and uploaded to the Online Fes)val, so everyone can enjoy the lively discussions and excitement.

More informa)on and passes are available by visi)ng farsouthfilmfes)val.com or by calling 02 6495 7435.

The Far South Film Fes)val is part of ART MONTH Sapphire Coast 2022. ART MONTH Sapphire Coast is a Bega Valley Regional Gallery ini)a)ve delivered in partnership with South East Arts and supported by Bega Valley Shire Council.

Fes)val organisers thank the following sponsors for suppor)ng this annual regional cultural event: Screenworks, Author JD Shaw, Albacore Apartments, Hillcrest Merimbula, Sapphire Waters Motor Inn, StageFlight, Nullarbor Consul%ng, Far South Film Inc, Pelican Motor Inn, Funhouse Studio beagle weekly : Vol 271 August 5th 2022

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Reading Gadfly 244 By Robert Macklin

Last week, Wendy returned from a morning trip to town with a ‘present’ – a first edition in mint condition of my book, The Battle of Brisbane written with my old schoolfriend Peter Thompson and published in 2000 by ABC Books.

It tells of the ‘battle’ between Australian and American troops in our old home town in 1942 in which an Australian soldier, Edward Webster was shot to death by a US MP, Private Norbert J. Grant; and a riotous Aussie response put a dozen American servicemen in hospital.

Copies are as rare as hen’s teeth and I was duly grateful…until, that is, she told me she’d bought it for $5 at the local Vinnies. What troubled me was not the contribution to the religious charity whose profits support the priestly pedophiles (it was her money after all and giving presents is her pride and joy). Instead, it struck home, once again, the blatant injustice of the secondhand book trade.

While collectable shops, market stalls and so-called charities pile up their profits, the authors of the work sold and resold get absolutely nothing. Indeed, they lose twice over because instead of buying new from registered booksellers where the publisher pays a royalty on each book sold, they can pick up the same work for a fraction of the price when it eventually – and inevitably – finds its way into the hands of the exploiters.

Some other works of creative art – music, for example – are protected by a system where each time a song is used, a royalty is paid through APRA or AMCOS to the composer and performer. So why should authors be in any different situation? Same goes for painters and sculptors. Every time a painting changes hands – perhaps for the usual 70 years after its composition – the artist or her estate should receive a set percentage of the sale.

For writers there are some minor offsets. Gough Whitlam introduced Public Lending Right to compensate for the free access to our work through Libraries, and to this was added an educational aspect when works are used in school libraries. Add to that the Copyright Agency that theoretically keeps an eye on works copied for whatever use. But together the annual return to the average Australian author would not pay a single monthly power bill. And the lending/copying area is only a tiny fraction of the massive rip-off from the secondhand trade.

The whole rotten business has been driven home these last few weeks by two good friends presently busting their guts promoting terrific novels they’ve written – Rob Drewe whose brilliant Nimblefoot is an absolute corker; and Paul Daley’s Jesustown, which kept me rivetted, not least because a character is partially based on Donald Thomson whose biography has chained me to the computer for what seems like two lifetimes (his and mine!)

Promoting our work is no fun. We all have stories of the soul-destroying round of radio ‘hosts’ who forget our names, have only read the back blurb but have firm opinions; and of arts editors who choose reviewers with a book halfwritten on the same subject. And that’s before penny pinching publishers who pretend that launches - which might cost them a dollar - are ‘not necessary’ since ‘the book really speaks for itself’.

So after all that, to find copies making money for the second-handers tends to grate more than somewhat.

Perhaps it’s time for the new Federal Government to devise some measures to protect Australian authors from this exploitation. If so, I have a couple of ideas and would happily put up a hand to join a committee. robert@robertmacklin.com beagle weekly : Vol 271 August 5th 2022

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Reading—A beer with Baz The warm day was but a chimera of Spring, however, the discovery of a new word was the real mo)va)on for Bazza’s walk on the beach. A passage he had read, moved him, and had ended with the word ‘saudade’.* He had researched the highly emo)ve Portuguese term and was further intrigued by the fact it defied a single word transla)on to English. He twirled the word around in his mouth numerous )mes, enjoyed elonga)ng the syllables and sought to experience ‘saudade’, by way of a walk on the beach.

From the base of the headland, Bazza squinted across the gently wrinkling sea, admiring its silent power, as it pushed off the next queued wave. He followed it as it devoured a lonely rocky outcrop, before coughing it up in a swirl of white foam. Closer now, the wave flexed and then smashed, kamikaze like, into the headland, throwing shards of ocean high into the air. The cliff was resolute, but it was more a pyrrhic victory for this moment, as the much scarred headland a;ested. It could only brace for the next pound and pause, pound and pause, night and day and slowly surrender to the power of the sea.

Bazza’s eyes traced the rest of the same wave as it now massaged and shaped the inevitability of the contest between headland and sea………the beach before him.

The conflict between sea and shore sparked memories of life’s travails and Bazza shook his head …..”saudade?”…..”Bloody hope not.”….. and he half laughed to himself.

The two sets of footprints in the wet sand before him switched his thoughts and he began to follow the steps. Perhaps it was the loneliness of the beach, the )meless nature of the surrounds or his love of a mystery that had him thinking of the dinosaur trackway, southwest of Winton in central western Queensland. Scien)sts had used the clues from thousands of footprints to piece together the theory of a dinosaur stampede on a single day 95 million years ago. “Clever buggers.” he mused.

One set of footprints before him were about the same size as his own and the strides equivalent. He surmised they belonged to a man. For the most part, the footprints followed an energy conserving and economic straight line. He smiled at that thought.

The other footprints were )ny. They zig zagged and danced around the male prints and at )mes darted between them, but always in a defined orbit. There was absolutely no economy or thought to the path chosen, just trust in the proximity to the larger prints. His smiled widened.

Bazza followed the steps along the beach un)l the )ny prints disappeared and the larger prints became slightly deeper in the wet sand.

He paused for a long moment.

He finally wiped away tears……. and through glistening eyes, he smiled again, as the incoming )de gently washed and filed away his memories.

‘Saudade’……ahhh….yes……’saudade’. *Acknowledge: h;ps://thenewdaily.com.au/entertainment/books/2022/07/30/michael-pascoe-summer)me -of-our-dreams/

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

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Reading—history 100 Years Ago—August 9th 1922 MRS. Millikin wishes to no)fy the public that a Private Hospital in Campbell St. has been registered by Board of Health for maternity cases.

MR. J. A. Perkins is in receipt of the following from the Ac)ng Secretary, Lands Dept. :-“Referring to the representa)ons in rela)on to the request made by Mr. W. H. Corkhill, Secretary of the Tilba Tilba Progress Associa)on that certain land situated south of Por)on 24 be set apart as a Reserve for Public Recrea)on, I have to inform you that approval has been given to the reserva)on from sale and lease generally for Public Recrea)on of an area of about 80 acres situated on the east of the main road and fron)ng the beach.” …

Edmond Heffernan

A special commi;ee mee)ng of the Moruya Race Club was held in the Shire Hall on Tuesday night those present being Messrs. J. McKeon (chair), R. N. Bull, R. H. Harvison, T. Flood, J. R. Milne, P. Mylo; and Secretary F. Flanagan. Messrs. McKeon and Flanagan were re-appointed delegates to the Far South Racing Associa)on’s conference which will be held in Bega to-night (Saturday.) …

THE 600 ton tramp Mamiyo – the steamer first from Hamburg since the war – arrived in Sydney on Tuesday, her Cargo includes barbed wire, pianos, fencing wire, table salt and galvanized iron.

MORUYA Heads presented a fine sight during last week-end.

Heavy seas breaking on the rocky point sent up mountains of spray and every gap and inlet was churned to a creamy froth. A large area of rock and beach was a mass of this spumy substance, which gave the appearance of a light snow. We are informed by Pilot Rose that the seas were the heaviest for the past ten years. On Sunday a number of residents journeyed to the spot to enjoy the spectacle.

OUR Nelligen correspondent writes: - On the 27th ul)mo at “Mt. Pleasant,” Nelligen there passed away Margaret McCauley, relict of the late James McCauley. The deceased was 84 years of age, Eileen Mrs Edmond Heffernan (nee Cleary). and was the eldest daughter of the late Mr. Edmund Heffernan, of Moggendoura, Moruya. Mrs. McCauley was a na)ve of Tipperary (Ireland) and came to N.S. Wales in “the fiBies” with her parents who se;led in Moruya. … The funeral at Nelligen was largely a;ended, but owing to heavy floods in the district many friends were unavoidably prevented from paying their last respects. A family of seven sons are leB to mourn, viz., Messrs. Bernard, J.P., “Mt. Pleasant,” Nelligen; Edward, “Mulwhy,” Clyde River; James, “Moville,” Nelligen; Patrick, “Mt. Pleasant,” Nelligen; Joseph F.,B.A., North Sydney; Roger, Brisbane, and Vincent, “Heatherbrae,” Clyde River. The deceased lady was highly respected in the district, and will be missed by many.

Extracted from the Moruya Examiner by the Moruya and District Historical Society Inc. h4ps://

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Li7le Sellers Art Prize Don't miss this year's exhibi)on of young finalists in the Li;le Sellers Art Prize. The theme for 2022 is 'Greet the sun.

Face the moon'.

The Li;le Sellers Art Prize is an annual compe))on for aspiring local ar)sts in school years 1 to 12.

This year a $2000 scholarship will be offered to a Eurobodalla visual art student in years 11 or 12 to further their studies and support a career in the arts.

Cost: Free Where: The Bas, corner of Vulcan and Campbell Streets, Moruya Opening hours: Every day, 10am to 4pm Exhibi*on dates: Saturday 13 to Sunday 21 August 2022

Basil Sellers Art Prize Entries have closed for the 2022 Basil Sellers Art Prize.

The Basil Sellers Art Prize is a biennial compe))on celebra)ng and rewarding ar)s)c excellence and crea)ve prac)ce and offers a prize pool of over $30,000.

For the first )me, this year the prize goes na)onwide with an increased major prize of $25,000.

The Eurobodalla award will con)nue to support local ar)sts, ensuring their important place within the prize is safeguarded, while showcasing our local talent on a na)onal stage.

Winners will be announced at the opening of the exhibi)on, Friday 7 October 2022 so don't miss this one!

Finalists' entries will be exhibited at the Bas Saturday 8 October to Sunday 20 November 2022.

Artwork by Peter Yates titled Connection. 2020 Basil Sellers Art Prize winner

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ngaranggal djinama at the Bas ngaranggal and djinama is dhurga for women/s and make/ create.

It is the last days for this stunning Bas-curated exhibi)on of artworks by female Aboriginal ar)sts from across Australia.

This mixed media exhibi)on celebrates the strength and diversity of Aboriginal expression and culture and includes prominent Eurobodalla ar)st, Cheryl Davison.

Artwork by Cheryl Davison )tled Guardians of the Forest

One of our favourites, Be;y Muffler, is a finalist in the Telstra Na)onal Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards. We are crossing our fingers for Be;y for the announcement of winners on Friday 5 August.

The Bas would like to thank Chris)na Kennedy of Eurobodalla’s Horse Island, for her generosity in making this exhibi)on possible.

Cost: Free Where: The Bas, corner of Vulcan and Campbell Streets, Moruya.

Opening hours: Every day, 10am to 4pm Exhibi*on open: Saturday 25 June to Sunday 7 August 2022

Saturday Sessions at the Bas | Moruya Macrame workshop | Anne;e Boyd Come and get craBy in a crea)ve aBernoon exploring the age -old prac)ce of macrame.

Par)cipants will learn the basic knots in macrame which, once mastered, can be used to make beau)ful, decora)ve and prac)cal items.

At the end of the aBernoon, you will be taking home your handmade plant hanger to display your favorite indoor plant.

Cost: $120 Where: The Bas, corner of Vulcan and Campbell Streets, Moruya.

When: Saturday 13 August 2022, 12.30-3.30pm.

Bookings: This workshop has a maximum of 15 par)cipants so be quick to grab your spot!

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Broulee Runners Wed Aug 3rd 2022 Two days on from the horses’ birthday and the day aBer the Moruya Races, it is appropriate that all the athletes young and old could join in the fun and test themselves over the Broulee Runners racecourse.

Out of field of 19 actual starters the first to greet the judges was Will Smith, who was keen to show his mother Karen a clean pair of heels. There were very impressive PBs by Carissa and Janelle Morgan in the 2kilometres and Julianne Domeny again improved her )me over this distance. Darren Drewsen recorded a personal best in the 4 kilometres. He showed courage to push through the pain barrier with an injured knee.

The star of the night was Karen Harding- Smith who notched up her 30th run. Karen commenced on 1 September 2021. She has embraced distance running and has competed over longer distances.

Photo: Karen Harding-Smith with son Will. Karen is wearing her 30-run shirt.

Batemans Bay Seniors Tennis Tournament - 19-21 August The Batemans Bay Seniors Tennis Tournament will be held once again at the Batemans Bay Tennis Complex at Hanging Rock. As you may be aware Batemans Bay Tennis Club is a non-profit organisa)on run by volunteer members, we are very proud to be hos)ng this popular event in partnership with Tennis Australia.

The tournament which is played over the August 19th to 21st weekend caters for players upwards of 30 years of age. There will be all the standard events like singles, doubles and mixed for 30, 40-, 50-, 60- and 70-year-olds. Players can also play in the combined age events which cater for doubles partners with combined ages from 60 to over 140. Entry fees are only $20 for singles and $15 for double’s events.

The tournament is very popular and a;racts up to 200 players of all standards plus their families and entourage. Players and supporters come from all over Australia to visit our beau)ful surrounds and to play in the tournament.

There is also the added a;rac)on of the club’s canteen. Our members and their friends serve up a variety of homemade hot and cold food including our world-famous soups.

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MORUYA WOMEN’S GOLF Wednesday, 3rd August Despite extremely windy condi)ons, the sun was shining and the course was much drier when 19 player’s par)cipated in the 6th Monthly Medal round.

Division 1’s Marie Muriwai secured herself the prized Monthly Medal aBer yet another very well played round, scoring 73 ne;.

Runner-up Barbara Kennedy came in with a 76 ne;.

Place Ge;er’s: Balls went to M Douglas, P Nash, M Bingham, B Swain, V Moore, A McMillan, J Lumsden NTP’s Div. 1 Div. 3

5th Hole 12th Hole

Jan Lumsden Phyllis Reid

Above: Marie Muriwai and Barbara Kennedy

Narooma Ladies Golf results On Monday 1st August Narooma ladies had 19 entrants in a medley stableford event with some great results by Jenny Walker who posted a score of 39 off handicap of 26 and Jayne Hotchkis with 37 off handicap of 11. Balls to 29 C/B On Wednesday 3rd August 30 ladies competed in a teams across 3 courses event. The winning team was Heather McMillan, Bec Smart and Judy Pepper with a total score of 97.

Individual stableford winners were Div 1; Bec Smart with 36 points off handicap of 21. Runner up was Heather McMillan with 34 points off handicap of 29.

Div 2; Libby Shortridge who had a fantas)c game and posted a score of 42 off handicap of 33.

Runner up was Julie Whyte with 35 off handicap of 31 Balls to 31 C/B Nearest to pin Hole 3. Time Wilson Div 2 Hole 9. Libby Shortridge Div 3 Hole 17 Bec Smart Div 1 Photo: Tina Wilson, Maddie Robinson and Margaret Brown who came third in the Teams Across 3 courses

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Visi*ng Golfer Cleans Up At Tuross Vets For the first )me in many weeks a field of 50 players, including visi)ng couple Kerrie and Phillip Osborne from Dubbo, registered for the Tuross Head Vets Golf Single Stableford event on Wednesday 3 August 2022.

Winner on the day was one of our visitors Kerrie Osborne (right) with a fine round of 19 points, this being her first game on the course.

Congratula)ons Kerrie. Beaten on count back on 19 were firstly Anne;e Manton and then Jane Egli)s.

Rounding out the major winners was Rick Brake with 18. Minor prizes went to Ken Hush with 17, Paul Coffey, Greg Thornton, Dorothy Madden, Barry Hoban, Ross Richardson and Bruce Mar)n all on 16, and finally Chris Wra;en, Steve Gardner and David Williams on 15.

Allen Lee won the Bradman award whilst nearest the pins went to Kerrie Osborne on the 4th, Rick Brake on the 6th, and to Jeane;e Miller and Steve Collins on the 7th. Shirley Quinlan took out the Accurate drive compe))on.

Image: Winner on the day Kerrie Osborne

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sports Moruya River.

On the whole, the river has been a li;le on the slow side, as can be expected this )me of year.

However, that’s not to say that no fish have been caught.

There have been a few nice flathead taken from the deeper sec)ons of the river on motor oil coloured 2.5” soB plas)c grubs. Fish these slow and right at the bo;om for best affect.

The lower sec)ons have also s)ll been producing a few tailor, salmon, flathead and bream as well. Preddy’s wharf, the quarry wharf and the airport flats have all been worth a look.

The further up the river you look, the colder the water is ge<ng. This leads to crystal clear water, and the odd patch of slim weed. This weed makes fishing deep very hard as it covers all presenta)ons, making them useless. It is best avoided if found.

Tuross River.

Flathead, tailor, salmon and bream have been the main fish caught this week, mostly towards the front and middle sec)ons of the system. For the tailor and salmon, small metal lures and paddle tail soB plas)cs have been working well, while the flathead and bream have been taking slowly worked deep baits or lure offerings.

Like Moruya, Tuross is cold at the moment, so fish ac)vity has been reduced, making catching a feed a more labour intensive. You will need to work for your fish this )me of the year, so don’t give up, burley is your friend, and keep fishing.

Rock and Beach.

Salmon con)nue to be the mainstay on the local beaches, with Moruya breakwall a;rac)ng its fair share of big solid winter fish. Metals and ganged pilchards have been the go to op)ons for those chasing a few salmon, while there are s)ll some nice tailor mixed in a goat them. The rocks off of Tomakin have been holding a few nice squid this week I’ve been told. So if your keen for calamari for the table and squid heads for snapper fishing, try for a few tasty cephalopods. Squid jigs or squid spikes are great op)ons to catch them. Come in store if you want to know more, as we have a good range available.

Offshore.

Tuna con)nue to be caught out of the bay this week, with 50-60kg fish reasonably prevalent. Trolled skirts, live baits or even cast s)ck baits have been working. So try and make sure you have a range of op)ons covered on your boat for the best chance at catching a few fin.

Snapper and flathead are s)ll in good numbers on the reefs also. Try the magic 30-40m mark and work from there.

I’m on leave for the next 2 weeks, so there may not be a fishing report next week. If not, just come into the shop, and the boys will be more than happy to point you in the right direc)on.

Graham and Gaye are currently in QLD for the industries annual trade Tackle show, so you can expect a few new things to start appearing in store. Stay in touch with both our social media plaIorms, to keep abreast of the new stuff when it hits the shop.

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 #1108:

Stamping Out Stamp Duty In the “Tips #1101” we reported that Premier Dominic Perrottet has planned to overhaul stamp duty on property purchases and has called it “the worst tax that any government can have”. Since then, the NSW government has announced an “Opt-In” approach which will start on the 16th of January 2023 and is only available for first home buyers. They will have the option to choose between an upfront payment (stamp duty) or a smaller annual property tax if they are purchasing a property up to the value of $1.5m. Owners will be charged $400 plus 0.3% of the land value of the property.

Once the Opt-in choice has been made it locks that property into the annual land tax system in perpetuity.

Interestingly, the Chamber of Commerce in Western Australia has just released a new report that touts the benefits of stamping out stamp duty. The Real Estate Ins)tute of Australia supports the report with the REIA President Hayden Groves saying, “Stamp duty reform done right na)onally will kickstart the economy, open up opportunity and improve housing supply and affordability.”

The report was supported by modelling undertaken by the ANU which established a thesis that stamp duty reform would improve both economic efficiency and fairness. The modelling showed that lower income households were the most heavily affected by the tax, alloca)ng 5.5% of their income to property taxes, nearly double that of high-income earners.

It also recommended four different options for the consideration of state and federal governments in address the move away from Stamp Duty which was summarised in a recent “realestatebusiness.com.au” article:

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The NSW (“Opt-in”) approach: See above for brief description

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The ACT approach: The ACT government opted in 2012 to undertake a 20-year-long expedition to phase out stamp duty and replace it with higher council rates.

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Straight-swap reform: This reform would see stamp duty abolished and a property levy applied to a property’s gross rental value.

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Grandfathered approach: This would see a property levy only introduced for a given property when the title changes hands, be that through sale or once all owners at the time of the policy’s introduction pass away.

It’s now up to the state and federal government treasurers to move forward and do away with a tax that just could be “the worst tax that any government can have”.

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OUT NOW—your latest Beagle Abode : Eurobodalla’s leading real estate guide The beagle abode is an online weekly Eurobodalla real estate guide showcasing the current Eurobodalla market and our many realtors.

The beagle abode is the new addi)on to the South Coast Beagle that owns The Beagle and the South Coast Travel Guide: The Nature Coast of NSW : from Durras to The Tilbas The Beagle Abode has been established to provide that service while also providing our readers with a glossy overview of latest proper)es on the market each week.

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no*ces Are you looking for a flexible workplace with a suppor*ve Management and staff We are looking for a Part-Time Bookkeeper/ Administrator. The role will require around 18 hours per week to begin and we are happy to look at some flexibility around when those hours are worked to suit commitments that you have. The important thing is that the work gets done, to the right standard. This role would suit an experienced Bookkeeper with the ability to perform end to end accoun)ng func)ons, maintain internal controls and provide relief payroll, as well as general administra)ve du)es for the Club and management.

The skills and experience we are looking for: Club experience preferred, but not essen)al Cer)ficate or Adv Diploma in Bookkeeping / Accoun)ng Demonstratable experience in a similar role Experience with Xero Accoun)ng Experience with statutory returns such as BAS Report prepara)on High level a;en)on to detail Energe)c organisa)onal and administra)on skills Excellent Communica)on Skills Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team RSA and RCG cer)fica)on would be beneficial, but not necessary.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to make this role their own and help drive our club to future success.

Send your applica)on and Resume to peter@clubtuross.com.au A;en)on Peter Price General Manager

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