Beagle Weekender Vol 275 September 2nd 2022 by beagleabode

beagle weekly : Vol 275 September 3rd 2022 1 Your FREE online Eurobodalla weekend magazine. Your Beagle Weekly Index Arts ……………………. 34 to 37 Cinema ……………….. 27 Community ………………3 to 21 Reading ……………………..28 to 33 No ces………………………… 36 Sport and Fishing………. 38 to 43 Editorial …………………..2, What’s On …………….... 23 to 26 FIND ALL YOUR DAILY NEWS @ www.beagleweekly.com.au Vol 275 September 3rd 2022

Hopefully The Beagle will con nue to celebrate Us and who we are as a community, and that one day the toxic Them vs. Us that serves few, but impacts many, will be over. Un l Vol 276….. lei

At Volume 275, The Beagle Weekender , to my mind, represents as an example of what a local paper should be. Free, widely accessible and informa ve. As just one bloke with a laptop, I try to provide that. But The Beagle is your paper. Provided to you via the generous support of local adver sers, sponsors and donors who collec vely help to cover the running costs.

Next Monday the newly elected Council will be holding an Extraordinary mee ng that might well announce a new General Manager for Eurobodalla Shire Council. As a result, I hope we will ﬁnd ourselves with a new GM that is diﬀerent to the last. I am hoping for new days ahead that might li the remaining veils of organisa onal toxicity that s ll linger from the last term of Council. Dregs remain who are already showing their displeasure at any likelihood of change but change is what is needed to collec vely move ahead.

beagle weekly : Vol 275 September 3rd 2022 2 editorial Welcome to this week’s editorial, A reader might no ce that we are now at Volume 275 of the Beagle Weekender. To some this is just another number in a world of numbers but to me it represents 275 weeks in a row where I have commi ed to assemble a Beagle Weekender that hopefully informs, includes and celebrates our community. Six years ago I was overseas and made the decision to come home and begin a free, online, Eurobodalla wide newspaper that covered everything from jumble sales to Federal issues. Ours is a community that is not just comprised of larger towns but smaller ones as well. And I wanted to give them their own voice and spotlight. We have much to celebrate. The arts, our many community groups, our local accomplishments, our projects, fundraisers and our local visions. To my mind we needed a newspaper that delivered that. So with just a laptop and a desire to deliver as best as possible The Beagle was born. Some 21,000 ar cles later, and with an ever increasing readership I celebrate that we have a community who show, by their example, that they want to be informed of the warp and we and certainly want to be included in their own Asfuture.asideline, but playing its own role, was my inten on to watch Council and to keep them in the spotlightlight. When I say Council I don’t mean all the hardworking staﬀ at the grindstone delivering the services we need. The Council I refer to are the elected and the execu ve. When I ﬁrst began The Beagle I was very much of the opinion that it was Them vs. Us. It was widely known that there was a toxicity about the Council that had resulted in a distrust, disappointment and eventual distain that did li le for the posi ves we needed to move forward. Many of the councillors were mocked for their inep tude, their blinkered toadying or for their laziness. But that was then.

Six years ago I recognised the Them vs. Us. I now look forward to the Us. This might take me and no doubt the naysayers are already assembling to white ant and undermine. They have assembled to denigrate the new Councillors already with their torrent of emails and le ers demanding this and that and dark corridors carry scu lebu , inuendo and rumour. But that is the nature of humans. There will always be the “yeah, but”s. Hopefully we will have a new broom, with fresh eyes bringing the posi ve vitality we need to show respect and regard to the many who work in the Council thanking them for their commitment and effort so that they too feel valued. Behind every Council worker is a local family. They are Us As for the troglodytes, the naysayers, the unyielding ‘My Way or No Way’ core, and the “yeah, but”s the change that is coming might be a hard pill for them to swallow but the me is long overdue to be rid of the Them and to collec vely move ahead as a community with a vision that is inclusive led by an informed community. There is no me for Thems. They are either with Us, or can move aside. Now that we have the chance to make repairs and try to restore the Us we once had at a local level it would be terrific to see the same approach made at State and Federal. Tribalism, ego, selfishness, protec onism and nest building can no long be tolerated. There is much to repair and a long way to go.

“Bush fires affect everybody, wherever they may reside, climate change has increased the frequency and intensity of disaster, we need to ensure our communities are informed and ready to take decisive action when a bush fire threat Bureauapproaches.”ofMeteorology

AFAC Chief Executive Officer Rob Webb said the delivery of the AFDRS is the result of extensive collaboration, development and testing.

RFS Commissioner Rob Rogers said the new system will provide clearer advice to the “Acrosscommunity.Australia, we have seen the devastating impact that fires can have on communities, and the new fire danger rating system will give people living, working and travelling in bush fire prone areas clearer and more accurate information about the risk they face.

The display of daily ratings has been simplified. From tomorrow, four levels of fire danger rating will be used, with simple actions for the community to take at each level.

Moderate (Green) – Plan and prepare High (Yellow) – Be ready to act Extreme (Orange) – Take action now to protect life and property Catastrophic (Red) – For your survival, leave bush fire risk areas

Fire danger ratings are used to communicate the consequences of a fire, if one was to start. On days when there is minimal risk, ‘No rating’ will be used.

Director General Emergency Management Australia Joe Buffone said the Australian Government is committed to helping communities to be better prepared for future bush fire emergencies through initiatives like the new AFDRS.

The AFDRS development has been led by the NSW Government through the NSW Rural Fire Service, in partnership with AFAC (Australasian Fire and Emergency Services Authorities Council) and the Bureau of Meteorology. The project has been jointly funded by States/Territories and the Commonwealth government.

Hazard Preparedness and Response National Manager, Nina Bowbridge said the AFDRS

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A new and nationally-consistent bush fire danger rating system will start across Australia from September 1st, providing clearer and more accurate information to communities at risk of bush fire.

“The new system is a nationally significant project, using the expertise in fire and emergency services across the country.

“For the community, this collaboration means no matter where you live or travel across Australia, you’ll see and hear the same descriptions around fire risk, and know what to do.”

New fire danger rating system to keep communities safe this bush fire season

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The new system uses eight different types of vegetation, which have been mapped across the entire country.

“The new ratings will be displayed in communities across the country from tomorrow, such as on websites, smartphone apps, social media and on roadside signs."

“As a nation we know how susceptible we are to bush fires, and it’s crucial that our communities, and career and volunteer first responders, are supported by the latest information and tools needed to protect lives and property.

The Australian Fire Danger Rating System brings together the latest science and knowledge of fire behaviour, is supported by extensive community research, and is the most significant change to the fire danger rating system in more than 50 years. Under the previous system, fire danger ratings were based on only bush and grass.

community uses the latest science to give fire managers and the community more reliable rating forecasts.

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Council Extraordinary Mee ng, Monday 5 September 2022 ON THE AGENDA for Extraordinary Mee ng, Monday 5 September 2022 Adop on of Code of Mee ng Prac ce Recruitment of General Manager PUBLIC FORUM @ 8.30am – register to speak by 12pm Friday 2 September. COUNCIL MEETING @10am NOTE: The PUBLIC ACCESS session scheduled for Tuesday 6 September will now be held on Tuesday 13 September. Join in the Council Chamber or watch the webcast. Full agenda and online viewing links here: www.esc.nsw.gov.au/mee ngs

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“By using more vegetation types, fire danger ratings better represent the diverse landscapes across Australia and the risk faced by communities.” The rollout of the AFDRS is supported by an education campaign, including an advertising campaign developed by the NSW RFS and funded by the Australian Government. The campaign features firefighters who were involved in protecting communities during the 2019-20 fire season and carries the simple message of the changes, they your life”.

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“The Australian Fire Danger Rating System calculates fire danger at a finer geographic scale than ever before, providing more specific and relevant information.

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The majority of costs for the Project will be met by a $7.27m grant from the Bushfire Local Economic Recovery (BLER) Fund jointly funded by the Australian and NSW Governments. This was the first me Dr Holland had been able to gain a first-hand apprecia on of the Project by mee ng representa ves of the volunteer School of Arts commi ee and the NACC Project Subcommi ee.

“I’m blown away by the local talent we have right here in Narooma, including those managing the project at NSOA. The NACC will be a great place to showcase and nurture our growing arts culture, while also providing a resourceful community space for everyone.

ee’s Rob Hawkins said the NACC will be at the heart of our community with crea vity, learning, health and wellbeing beneﬁts for the whole region. “That’s as well as the economic beneﬁts through cultural tourism, training and job opportuni es,” Mr Hawkins said. “It will also play a vital role for the community in any future emergencies.”

The NACC Project is due to go to tender to short-listed building contractors by the end of August. The NACC is due to open its doors in early 2024. For more informa on about the NACC Project, see www.naroomaschoolofarts.com.au.

Above: Among those at the NACC Project brieﬁng were Narooma School of Arts Vice President Bob Aston and Commi ee member Pe McInnes, le , Member for Bega Dr Michael Holland, and NACC Project Subcommi ee members Russell Burke and Rob Hawkins.

“It’s great to see the work that’s gone into this true community-led ini a ve so far,” Dr Holland said. “Credit must go to the people of Narooma School of Arts for their hard work and dedica on to this project.

beagle weekly : Vol 275 September 3rd 2022 5 community Bega MP sees NACC Project ﬁrst hand Member for Bega Dr Michael Holland stopped by Narooma’s School of Arts Precinct recently for a brieﬁng on the Narooma Arts & Community Centre (NACC) Project.

“It’s deﬁnitely an impressive concept design and I look forward to following the progress of the build once work NACCbegins.”ProjectSubcommi

community Nurses Strike once again spotlights a hazard to an out of touch

"Understaﬃng is rife across public hospitals. Workloads are growing yet there is less support.

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In Batemans Bay the striking nurses found strong support from the public in the public square on the Clyde Theforeshore.nurses say "NSW public hospitals are facing increased admissions of pa ents, without the increase in staﬀ to meet the demand. There simply aren’t enough nurses and midwives and it’s pu ng pa ents’ lives at risk. A more transparent nurse-to-pa ent ra os system is urgently needed to help deliver safe care to all pa ents across NSW.

"We need be er ra os to safeguard the future of our public health system".

"It is a recogni on of the value of the nursing and midwifery profession which has been under-resourced and unsupported for many years under the current Government

Member for Bega, Dr Michael Holland said "I have personally a ended nego a ons with Ryan Park and the NSWNMA and have been impressed by the genuine eﬀorts to achieve a posi ve outcome for the best health care of our community and the working condi ons of nurses and midwives.

"NSW Labor is the only one who is s ll in discussion and nego a on with nurses and midwives and whilst we haven’t finalised our posi on yet or had an opportunity to get it independently costed through the Parliamentary Budget Office, these discussions are moving ahead with a posi ve intent from all and we look forward to having them finalised in the near future.

"A er 12 years in Government, chronic understaﬃng and under resourcing our health and hospital services has resulted in the crisis that we now see right across NSW.

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The Shadow Treasurer Daniel Mookey and Shadow Minister for Health Ryan Park are in weekly discussions and nego a ons with the NSWNMA regarding a be er approach to safely staﬀ our hospitals and health services if elected.

"There are simply not enough nurses or midwives being rostered on each shi , resul ng in workplace fa gue and dangerous workplace condi ons.

"I also have 40 years of experience witnessing the professional values of my nursing and midwifery colleagues"NSWLabor understands that safer staﬃng will not only make nursing and midwifery a more a rac ve profession for people looking to undertake a career in the area, but it’s also important in retaining the current workforce.

"Emergency and surgical wait mes con nue to balloon out. Kitchen staﬀ without suﬃcient training are being made to look a er pa ents. Incidences of violence in hospitals con nue to reach unacceptable levels. "There aren’t enough nurses to pa ents and it’s risking lives.

"We’re standing up for our pa ents. Safe ra os are a priority for everyone. It’s me the government did the right thing and put the people of NSW and their care ﬁrst.

On Thursday 1 September, public sector nurses and midwives held strike rallies outside hospitals all over NSW calling on the NSW government to introduce ra os and a fair pay increase.

"I thank the community for suppor ng and advoca ng for your local healthcare workers both during the pandemic and as we emerge with a focus on rebuilding public health in NSW" Dr Holland said.

Image: Moruya Mail

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What are safe nurse-to-pa ent ra os? A nurse-to-pa ent ra o is the number of nurses working on a ward or unit in rela on to the number of pa ents they care for. Good nurse-to-pa ent ra os ensure a safe level of care and decrease the risk of poor pa ent outcomes, and unnecessary deaths.. Without the right ra os, pa ents across NSW are missing out on thousands of hours of much needed nursing care. Ra os save lives – and money Interna onal studies from the past 20 years have shown a direct correla on between nurse staﬃng levels and improved pa ent outcomes. Research conducted on ra os implemented in Queensland shows 185 lives have been saved since the policy came into eﬀect. A further 255 readmissions were prevented. Further, the state saved $70 million as a result of the improvements in pa ent outcomes. What’s happening in other states? Victoria and Queensland have made nurse-to-pa ent ra os law. NSW should be leading, not lagging behind. "One, two, three, four, we won't take it anymore! Five, six, seven, eight, come on Dom, nego ate!"

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Eurobodalla Photographic Club,

“End of the Line” was the compe on subject for the August mee ng of the Eurobodalla Photographic Club. Many thanks to Mick Newnham, our judge for the evening, who provided a detailed cri que of the entries selec ng winning entries. Compe Bridge George Cook Of Ken technical topic for the evening was “Image sharpening techniques using Photoshop Elements”, presented by Colin Pass. This was followed by a David Maltby’s presenta on of his own photographic journey, illustrated with a collec on of his personal images. Many thanks to Colin and David.

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on Awards for August 2022 Colour images. Gold Awards Nowhere to Go Ken Foster Train line to Nowhere Dianne Gee Worms End Brian O’Leary (Right) Colour Images, Silver Awards A Peaceful End Ken Foster Dead End RoadRobyn Isaacson (Below Right) End of Railway Line Jeane e Robben Gone Brian O’Leary Oyster Rack Remains Brian Gunter Mono Images. Gold Award Fire Damage Mogo Jeane e Robben Mono Images Silver Award Disused

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“An ou ng in August was a bit out of our normal strategy however the branch just ﬁnished a weeks get together on the mid North Coast at North Haven with all who a ended praising the organisers for their very conscien ous arrangements which included, amongst other things, ou ngs to local places of interest, bar-bques, club visita ons and special evening quizzes.”

With spring in the air the Southerly Busters have re-ignited their ac vi es for the remainder of the year. The Southerly Busters are a branch of the Australian Caravan Club and have members stretching from the lower area of Sydney to Narooma. The group includes caravans, camper trailers and motor homes. Branch president, Ian Granland said “We don’t do much over winter, it gets too cold but this year we have been ﬁrmly released from covid restric ons so the group is back into ac on.”

community Southerly Busters Caravan Group Ac vi es

Bendigo is another on the agenda where the three day stay will include a visit to the Golden Dragon Museum, Bendigo Po ery, a trip on a vintage tram as well as another ou ng on the celebrated Maldon train. Of course a visit to Victoria wouldn’t be complete without calling in on the remarkable Sovereign Hill in Ballarat as well as visits to Daylesford, Avoca and Beechworth. All up the trip will cover around 2000km. Further ac vi es for the group this year are planned for Melbourne Cup Day at Callala with the ﬁnal ac vity at South Durras in November. Then come early next year with plans already in train for some great ac vi es both locally and intra-state. Anyone interested in joining the Southerly Busters can go through the Australian Caravan Club website or contact the branch’s secretary at frank.hopkins@hotmail.com.

Next ou ng will be a two-week excursion in October to Victoria visi ng various old gold mining towns and other sites of interest. One of these will be a stopover at Glenrowan to check out the remnants of the Kelly Gang and see a short movie of their ac vi es.

Bermagui Historical Society Archivist Dave Co on said the police inves ga on at the me was a shambles “Ini ally it was thought they had drowned so police made no a empt to secure the wreck site which was visited by many people over the following days, compromising the site,” he said.

Educa on and school grants open

Applica ons are through our grants portal un l Friday 30 September. For more informa on visit www.esc.nsw.gov.au/community/grant-opportuni es/educa on-and-school-grants, or call Council’s execu ve services team on 4474 1331.

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Join other amateur sleuths on Sunday 18 September on the trail of the crime that has intrigued people on the far south coast for over 140 years – the 'Bermagui MembersMystery'. of Narooma and Bermagui Historical Socie es and Montreal Goldfield Management Commi ee will retrace this mystery from Bermagui to Mystery FiveBay. men disappeared from Bermagui on Sunday 10 October 1880. Their bodies were never found, only their small boat deliberately wrecked near the area now known as Mystery Bay. They were Government Geological Surveyor Lamont Young, sent to check out the new Montreal goldfields and other gold finds in the area, his assistant Max Schneider, and three men from Batemans Bay – Tom Towers, owner of the boat, William Lloyd and Daniel Casey. Their disappearance quickly became known as ‘the Bermagui Mystery’.

community Track the Bermagui Mystery

“This will be the ﬁ h me we have held this event and amazingly o en we have something new to consider,” said Narooma Historical Society President Laurelle Pacey. “There was some confusion, even contradic on in the original records about where the boat was actually wrecked. Just what happened and who was responsible for their disappearance remains a mystery.”

This expedi on starts at the headland overlooking Bermagui River promptly at 10am Sunday 18 September ending at Mystery Bay picnic shelter about 1pm. Bring lunch; car sharing is recommended. Maps will be issued.

Eurobodalla Council invites applica ons for the 2022 Educa on and School Grant Subsidy. In addi on to speech nights and scholarships, applica ons to assist with academic compe ons like deba ng or costs associated with represen ng schools are welcome.

Eurobodalla’s schools and other educa on establishments can now apply for grants to assist with school speech night events and awards, or toward annual scholarships and other academic ac vi es.

Above: Thomas Towers’ small green ﬁshing boat was found on a rock shelf near Mystery Bay on Sunday a ernoon, 10 October 1880. It was the only evidence for one of the south coast’s most curious unsolved crimes, the disappearance of Government surveyor Lamont Young and four others from Bermagui. Town and Country Journal, 21 April 1883.

Pictured is Carmen Bellis, Sandra Makdessi, vice-president Peter Heyward, secretary Susan Heyward, president Cath Reilly, past president Mark Barraclough, treasurer Jan Maitland, Stuart Whitelaw and (front) Eliza Cannon. Absent: Sarah Cooper.

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A er a challenging few years SAGE is looking forward with op mism on its mission to grow the local food economy in Eurobodalla.

Achievements over the past 12 months include launching a new SAGE website with e-market and membership so ware, achieving charitable status, a rac ng two grants and growing Stepping Stone Farm.

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The Farmers Market con nued to provide the community local fresh food every Tuesday despite challenging growing condi ons, and SAGE’s community food volunteers also produced and supplied food to local refuges and chari es.

Mr Barraclough said a signiﬁcant focus was Stepping Stone Farm, which was now in a posi on to hit its ﬁnancial targets and build on the educa on component of the program – growing more growers.

Above:: SAGE NSW INC welcomed a new execu ve commi ee at its annual general mee ng on Sunday 21 August.

“This year marks the 13th year since incorpora on of SAGE and together we have made real progress on our core vision to be part or a thriving, resilient and secure food community,” he said.

“We’ve all seen ﬁrsthand how vulnerable Australia’s food supply chain can be with the recent impacts of

“Food security is really important to all of us, and SAGE is a wonderful grassroots organisa on to be a part of,” she said.

Incoming president Cath Reilly has been a SAGE volunteer for the past three years and said she was looking forward to building on the previous commi ee’s good work.

Best known for the Tuesday SAGE Farmers’ Market, the Moruya-based community group creates access to locally-grown food through a range of volunteerrun ini a ves, which also include workshops, leasing commercial garden beds and now running its own large-scale market garden and training facility, Stepping Stone Farm.

“The last few years have been challenging but looking ahead, there is an air of op mism and opportunity to grasp and to con nue to make a diﬀerence.”

At its annual general mee ng on Sunday 21 August, SAGE welcomed an all-new commi ee, led by Cath Reilly as president, Peter Heyward as vice-president, Jan Maitland treasurer and Susan Heyward as secretary. Outgoing president Mark Barraclough, who will stay on the commi ee, was praised for his dedica on to the role over the past ﬁve years and for helping to bring the organisa on’s vision to life.

beagle weekly : Vol 275 September 3rd 2022 12 community climate change, including ﬂoods and bushﬁres, and the pandemic. “This has reinforced the need for a sustainable and resilient local food economy - food grown by local growers, provided to local people, at a fair price. And that’s what SAGE is se ng out to do.”

Hosted by experienced grower Alison Walsh, the workshops will cover everything you need to know about crea ng a thriving, sustainable vegetable garden, from planning and plan ng to problem solving and tours of other established gardens for inspira on. The ﬁrst workshop – planning – will be held Friday 9 September at the SAGE Garden in Moruya. For more informa on on SAGE, including the upcoming workshops and how to join, visit h ps:// www.sageproject.org.au/

The new SAGE NSW INC commi ee comprises: President Cath Reilly, vice president Peter Heyward, past president Mark Barraclough, secretary Susan Heyward, treasurer Jan Maitland, Stuart Whitelaw, Sandra Makdessi, Sarah Cooper, Eliza Cannon and Carmen Bellis. SAGE will spring into the new season with a series of backyard veggie growing workshops, perfect for beginners or those looking to improve their exis ng patch.

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“Without their help, we would not be able to support the health, independence and connec on of 180 people within our community,” says Mr Armstrong.

“Community minded people should contact the oﬃce and discuss how they may contribute to making a diﬀerence to an older person,” says Mr Armstrong. “Eurobodalla Meals on Wheels makes every day, and we follow the mo o of ‘More than a meal.”

As part of the annual celebra on, Eurobodalla Meals on Wheels welcomes anyone interested in helping others on a meal delivery run, taking people shopping or to appointments, doing some light gardening or visi ng an older person.

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“Our organisa on provides group and individual social support services as well and these provide more opportuni es to help others.”

“It might be a few hours a week but the power of connec on and the real beneﬁts to your health and wellbeing mean our volunteers always get back more than they give,” Mrs Broer says.

“Our service enables both vulnerable Australians and volunteers to remain connected to their communi es at a me where it is needed most.”

A newly released report has enabled a greater understanding of the impact volunteering has on wellbeing, ahead of Na onal Meals on Wheels Day that was celebrated on Wednesday August 31st. The report by Huber Social measured the social impact of Meals on Wheels and the importance of meaningful customer and volunteer connec on, further highligh ng the life-changing and irreplaceable role its over 45,000 volunteers make to the lives of vulnerable, older Australians everyday President of Meals on Wheels Australia, Sharyn Broer says volunteers are the driving force of Meals on Wheels and without their signiﬁcant and valuable contribu on, Meals on Wheels wouldn’t be able to deliver on its mission of enabling wellness, connec on, and independence.

Eurobodalla Meals on Wheels is forever grateful to its volunteers and will thank them for their dedica on and support at an event on Wednesday 7 September.

Eurobodalla Meals on Wheels President Phil Armstrong also says it’s not just the customers who beneﬁt from Meals on Wheels.

“For almost 70 years, we have been delivering nourishing meals to the home, but the beneﬁts of Meals on Wheels go beyond the meal itself, helping older Australians remain socially engaged and connected to their community. We have great food, and we have great people.”

“We o en hear of the impact our service makes to the people we serve, but meaningful volunteering also has a direct beneﬁt to our wellbeing and sense of belonging,”

“Volunteer involvement is crucial to the wellbeing of the people we serve. Findings from Huber Social’s na onal study show just how much impact these caring people have on the lives of the people we support, as well as what they get back themselves,” Mrs Broer says.

“We have a number of volunteer opportuni es available and would welcome anyone who would like to come onboard and reap the rewards of these vital community connec ons.”

This Meals on Wheels Day, Meals on Wheels is calling on Australians to ‘stand up and get connected’ by joining the volunteer ranks.

To ﬁnd: par cipa ng Service NSW Centres go to the Rapid an gen test providers search tool, enter your suburb or postcode, and choose a convenient service centre Mobile Service Centres go to the Find a Service NSW loca on page and select the Mobile Service Centres tab disaster recovery centres go to Recovery services and enter your suburb, postcode or loca on.

Note: You must show your Commonwealth concession card to receive your 10 free RATs. Immunocompromised people or those living with disability (and their carers) can get their free RATs at: Neighbourhood centres Community centres.

Note: Free RATs are s ll available: at neighbourhood and community centres: for those who are immunocompromised or living with disability (and their carers), or holders of eligible Commonwealth concession cards via NDIS or Department of Communi es and Jus ce (DCJ) service providers, for eligible clients.

Concession card holders can access 10 RATs over 3 months up to 31 October

To ﬁnd par cipa ng neighbourhood and community centres go to the Rapid an gen test providers search tool, enter your suburb or postcode, and look for a local centre. Note: To receive your free RATs, you (or your carer) only need to self-declare your disability or that you‘re immunocompromised. You don't need to provide your name or personal details. More informa on Concession card holders can access 10 RATs over 3 months up to 31 October 2022 People with disability or immunocompromised may collect up to 1 month’s supply, based on 2 RATs per week. If you have mul ple carers coming into your home, you may require more than 8 RATs so that all your carers can test themselves before visi ng you.

What you need Your eligible Commonwealth concession card (if applicable).

To2022help with the early detec on and treatment of COVID-19, the NSW Government is expanding its exis ng program of providing free Rapid An gen Tests (RATs) to eligible NSW residents. Eligible Commonwealth concession card holders can now also access their 10 free RATs at Service NSW Centres, Service NSW Mobile Service Centres, and disaster recovery centres.

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Eligibility NSW holders of a Commonwealth concession card, such as: Pensioner Concession card Commonwealth Seniors Health Care card Health Care card (including Low Income Health Care card), or Department of Veterans’ Aﬀairs Gold, White or Orange card.

How to access Commonwealth concession card holders or their carers can get their free RATs at: Service NSW Centres Service NSW Mobile Service Centres disaster recovery centres.

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“It’s all about sharing my love for food, friendship and culture with others and helping them learn a new skills and then share that with others. This course will give par cipants a baseline knowledge of cooking great food over ﬁre and is a great star ng point for those just dipping their toe in the water for the ﬁrst me.

Harnessing the reach of TAFE NSW will ensure more people are able to get the hands-on, prac cal skills to learn the art of perfect grilling and smoking,” Mr Roberts said.

The course costs $149 and is launching in me for Father’s Day, with TAFE NSW oﬀering a gi card as a special touch for those wan ng to give their dads a unique present. TAFE Digital execu ve director Lyn Rickard said the new course highlighted the responsiveness of TAFE NSW in addressing the changing skills needs of the community.

“The Barbecue Pitmastery Masterclass is a powerful example of how TAFE NSW oﬀers ﬂexibility and industry -led, cu ng edge training to ensure students gain the skills they need,” Ms Rickard said. “Whether it’s learning the skills to launch a new career or simply pursuing something you’re passionate about, TAFE NSW has a wide range of online and face-to-face courses to suit your aspira ons.”

beagle weekly : Vol 275 September 3rd 2022 17 community New TAFE NSW Course To Help Moruya Locals Barbecue Like A Boss

Moruya locals will have a chance to “up the steaks” in the great Aussie tradi on of barbecuing as part of a unique new TAFE NSW course. For the ﬁrst me ever, TAFE NSW will oﬀer a Barbecue Pitmastery Masterclass to locals, hosted by world-renowned mul -award winning pitmaster, Adam Roberts. It comes amid a surge in popularity in “low ‘n’ slow” smokers and grills in Australia in recent years. More than 18 million Aussies now have a barbecue in their home and American-style barbecue is the fastest growing part of the sector.

Mr Roberts, who directed and narrated the interna onally awarded documentary Beyond the Flame, said he was honoured to partner with Australia’s largest training organisa on, TAFE NSW, to share his passion for smokers, grills and specialist cookers through the course.

To enrol or learn more about the Barbecue Pitmastery Masterclass, call 131 601 or visit www.tafensw.edu.au/bbq.

Cap on: COOKING WITH FIRE: Renowned pitmaster Adam Roberts will oﬀer locals the hands-on skills to

The TAFE NSW course, to be delivered en rely online and able to be completed at your own pace, is aimed at those new to this form of cooking and includes units covering simple techniques, diﬀerent cuts of meat, types of barbecues and the ideal fuel to use. A special “one-stop shop” website will be available, featuring video tutorials, recipes and other useful links.

The Tuross Moruya Unit has 40 volunteers, 30 of whom actively participate in rescues and undergo regular training and perform simulated rescues. The Unit operates from Broulee to Potato Point, and in the Tuross Lake System. It has two state of the art rescue vessels, including the new Tuross 21. Purpose-designed and built to meet local operating conditions at a cost of $350,000, Tuross 21 is based at Preddys Wharf Moruya, while the other vessel is based at Tuross Lake.

For further information, visit www.euroscug.org.au or phone 0491608077.

After morning tea, members broke into small groups covering the new Windows 11 operating system, beginners and a Q and A session.

Geoff described the technology used in the vessels, including search and safety instruments, cameras and web cam, EPIRBS, radar (including IR radar), VHF and UHF radios, (with reserved channels for security and privacy reasons), mobile phones, and an app to identify vessels currently in the area. By law, the rescue vessels must also carry a compass and paper maps of the area they cover.

At the recent monthly meeting of the local Seniors Computer Club, EuroSCUG, Geoff Clarke, a volunteer with Marine Rescue NSW, gave a very interesting presentation on the way the Tuross Moruya Marine Rescue Unit operates.

Also included in the fleet are two Rescue Water Craft (Jet Skis) which are mainly used in the surf.

Each Marine Rescue Unit must fund 50% of its operating costs and cover 25% of the cost of each new vessel, generally by selling the old vessel. Fuel costs such as the $2000 monthly fuel bill are covered by Bunnings Sausage Sizzles and other fund raising activities.

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Marine Rescue NSW has a network of 45 units, strategically located on the NSW coastline, and inland on the Alpine Lakes and the Murray River. The communications centre, located at Belrose, operates 24 hours a day and passes calls to the appropriate local unit.

The next meeting, on Wednesday 7th of September, at 9.45 for a 10 am start, at Moruya Golf Club, will be a “hands on session”. Members and visitors are asked to bring their mobile phones/tablets/laptops. Helpers will be available to discuss requests for assistance from the help desk or one on one. Planned sessions will include the ABC app Listen and Facebook on phones/tablets, and “Googling” including the use of KeePass which is used to store passwords safely on a PC. Another session will demonstrate setting up simple password protected encrypted file for storing all your passwords and private information. After morning tea, we will ask if there is anything in particular that members would like to cover and/or members can just attend one of the other planned sessions. Visitors are always welcome to attend a meeting to see how the group operates.

He emphasised that seeking such advice or assistance should not be le too long, as the process may be Helengthy.alsorecommended those present should look at the Government’s My Aged Care portal (www.myagedcare.gov.au) and register if they feel it is appropriate. Apparently, the Senior Rights ‘Navigator’ is part of a trial program arising from the results of the Aged Care Royal Commission but because it has been so successful, it will be an ongoing Everyoneservice.atthemee ng appreciated Rob’s address and went away feeling much be er-informed regarding Seniors Rights (even if it did remind them about how old they are!).

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Seniors Rights

Informa on is so important, especially when seeking government services. That’s why those a ending the Narooma VIEW Club Mee ng on Friday 25th were so interested when listening to the address given by Rob Ingram, the South Coast Aged Care Systems Navigator for the Seniors Rights Service (www.seniorsrightsservice.org.au ). It’s a mouthful to say, but really, what Rob does is to ease the way for those needing aged care assistance. Rob told those a ending the mee ng that the Service can help in three ways –legal (advice on issues and referrals); advocacy (informa on and support to people using, or seeking to access, in-home and residen al aged care services) and informa on on a range of topics rela ng to ageing (e.g. Power of A orney).

The Narooma VIEW Club General Mee ng: 4th Friday of the month Loca on: Narooma Golf Club Time:11am for 11:30am Contact: Carlien 0411408269 Everyone

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Sept 4th - Jacci Leigh live at The Patch, Tomakin Social Club Sep 9th - Live in the Lounge Mark Dabin at the Batemans Bay Soldiers Club Sept 9th - Mick McGrath at One Tree Tavern, Tuross Head Sep 10th - Live in the Lounge Mark Dabin at the Batemans Bay Soldiers Club Sep 10th - Steve Benic – Tomakin Club Sept(7.30pm)10th - The Spindri 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 Sept 11th - Ashleigh Chapman live at The Patch, Tomakin Social Club Sep 16th - QUEEN TRIBUTE SHOW AT THE QUEENWATERFRONTROCKS is the deﬁni ve tribute to one of the greatest bands of all me - QUEEN! A show for all ages (18 plus) that is sure to rock the roof oﬀ Moruya! The opening night for RIVER OF ARTS FESTIVAL

Sept 3rd - Karaoke at the Tomakin Social Club

Sep 3rd - Live in the Lounge Simpson and Sampson at the Batemans Bay Soldiers Club

Sep 3rd - HD DUO Michael Duke, saxophone & David Howie, piano Exci ng new music for Saxophone and Piano. 2:30 pm Saturday September 3 St Paul’s Anglican Church, Narooma Sep 3rd - Intensity – Tuross Club (6.30pm)

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Coming up on Saturday, September 3 is something a li le diﬀerent. Pianist David Howie and Saxophonist Michael Duke have been playing together as the HD Duo since 2008. In that me, they have commissioned many new works from Australian and interna onal composers. They have toured Australia many mes as well as performing together in Thailand, USA, England, Scotland, Mexico, France and New Caledonia. In Narooma, they will be playing an a rac ve program of works by Ma hew Hindson, Katy Abbo , Lyle Chan, Brenton Broadstock, Ari Antoniades and Ma hew Orlovich. You can read more about the HD Duo here h ps:// michael-duke.com/hd-duo and listen to a sample here h ps://youtu.be/4Vq8KUmohu0

Montague Visi ng Ar sts - HD DUO - Sat Sep 3

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beagle weekly : Vol 275 September 3rd 2022 26 What’s on –coming up SEPT 30, 7PM // CHARM OF FINCHES The sister duo Mabel and Ivy Windred-Wornes are gracing us with their lullaby tunes at the Windsong Pavilion, Barragga Bay (Bermagui) in September. “Wonderful Oblivion is a moving work, dressing up the shared experiences of the everyday with music that tugs at the heart and s rs the imagina on.” -The Australian FridayDATE 30 September 2022 Doors7.00pmopen @ 6.30pm FourLOCATIONWinds Windsong Pavilion Barragga Bay (Bermagui) GeneralPRICE Admission $39 Concession $35 16 years & under FREE BOOK VIA Fourwinds.com.au Image Credit: Kristoﬀer Paulsen / Anna Cordell Clothing

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Since it’s generally agreed that this should be delayed until the departure of Elizabeth II, now 96 and not in the best of health, the collapse of the Constitutional shiny bum might well be her demise and the sudden accession of King Charles and Queen Camilla. That would certainly complicate matters for the Government. But not for those of us who are fair dinkum about the final transformation of Australia from adolescent dependency to an independent entity that embraces our real history, and our geography. Combining the two questions in a single referendum would a battle worth fighting, a game worthy of the bright candle of national enlightenment. robert@robertmacklin.com

In this sense, if no other, Morrison has done us a great favour.

David Hurley, after all, is essentially the Queen’s surrogate, but without the inherent prestige and experience that Elizabeth II and her lineage bring to the accord with Her Majesty’s Government in Westminster. He might well be a good bloke, but whatever royal baubles she graces him with, he is still a square Aussie peg in a round vice-royal hole. And while constitutional experts are having fun with the niceties of the legality, validity and propriety of Hurley’s agreement to the then prime minister’s demands, the simple truth is that it’s the system that is no longer fit for purpose.

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Prime Minister Albanese’s inquiry by former High Court Justice Virginia Bell into the power grab is designed in part to devise some systemic changes that would prevent its happening again. But whatever she suggests can only be the equivalent of sewing patches on a threadbare double-breasted suit. They might repair the cuffs and elbows, but next week or next year the shiny bum of the trousers could give way in a much more embarrassing royal quandary.

So, what might that be?

This is a time when we’re engaged in a fundamental decision that would finally put paid to the British assertion that the First Nations people didn’t actually own the great south land they occupied by force of arms. The Albanese Government’s commitment to the full force of the Uluru Statement from the Heart is unequivocal and thoroughly laudable, as is his plan to enshrine the Voice in the Constitution via a referendum. But here’s the rub. He desperately wants to get that done before taking the next logical step and cutting the final apron strings to declare a Republic with an Australian Head of State. Memories of the last disastrous republic debate die hard; and Malcolm Turnbull who led that chaotic charge did no one any favours by refreshing them with his support for the Voice.The other problem is the official Australian Republic Movement’s ridiculously complex proposal for the election of the Head of State. They not only propose a political tangle of State contenders but a national election that would politicize the process and create another unwonted font of power. They dare not even mention a proposed title –President? Chancellor? Consul?

The light thrown upon the relationship between the Prime Minister and the GovernorGeneral by the Morrison power grab raises intriguing questions about our long-delayed independence from the British monarchy.

A beer with Baz Bazza stared into the full schooner and rotated it a number of mes, before gazing oﬀ into the distance, as Mick approached the bar table.

“I might have shared the odd cri cism, Mick, but I miss his smiling face and eternal op mism. He could reduce a cyclone to a strong wind or a once in a hundred years ﬂood to rising water levels……..with that smile. It was bloody reassuring. This current mob are hell bent on sharing the problems with us. Let’s be serious, Mick, I’d rather the recipe to a good chicken curry than be reminded of stagnant wage rates, supply shortages and rising inﬂa on. And then there were the updates on Jen and the girls……there were mes where I felt I was si ng around the dining table with them. It’s a bit heart wrenching. Nah…… I miss the bloke.”

“You’re almost sen mental, Bazza…..but I reckon you are winding me up. You’re not serious?” Bazza creased his brow.

There was a long pause and Bazza stared into the distance. Mick had a drink and rubbed his head.

“You seem deep in thought, Bazza. What’s up?” Bazza rubbed an eye and took a decent sip. “I’m missing the big bloke, Mick…….there…..I’ve said it….I’m missing him.” Mick leaned back and his eyes widened.

“Nah Mick……. If there is one thing the big bloke taught me …….it is to stay on message, regardless of the facts.”

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

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Mick shook his head “Yeah….agreed….. but Bazza……” “No bloody buts, Mick……. Under ScoMo any shor alls in jobs or skills would have been picked up by his examples. Now, not only was he running half the government, the bloke was not shy about donning an apron to cook croissants or slipping on a ﬂuoro and safety helmet for a bit of mining or construc on. I even reckon the bloke would have taken to a bulldozer to ﬁx the delays in the Snowy Hydro 2.0 and then strum a tune on the ukulele at smoko……. Let’s call it leading by example and inspira on, Mick. I just don’t see this new mob ge ng their hands dirty.”

Mick’s schooner was frozen mid air. “Bloody hell, Bazza, I’ve had to rethink his legacy in light of the mul ple ministries…….” Bazza eyeballed Mick. “Don’t be silly, Mick. You won’t ﬁnd me joining the ‘pile on’. Now……ScoMo would never have needed to hold a Jobs and Skills Summit. He would have put himself in a room of ﬁve mirrors, consulted away and have whipped up a quick plan for the nightly news. It would be two thumbs up and away we go……. Just the thought makes me almost teary.’ Bazza paused for a sip. “Now, lets be fair dinkum, Mick……. How many actual workers are at this summit? It’s full of suits and the golden rule has always been ‘the be er the suit the less work you do’.”

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“What?……ScoMo?……. you bagged him out the whole me he was Prime Minister.” They both took long sips of their schooners.

Australian Children's Laureate Gabrielle Wang will spark the imagina ons of readers young and old and introduce us to a world of diverse stories and diverse authors. We invite readers from near and far to join us for the ﬁrst annual Headland Writers Fes val. Feed your head and be inspired by the sublime beauty of Tathra.

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Locals Philip Cox and Kate Herd will head a panel discussing the intersec on of gardens, art & design. Quen n Sprague will discuss his award-winning social history of the East Kimberley art movement 'The Stranger Ar st' and historian Anna Clark's "Making Australian History" looks at the divisive history wars and who gets to tell the story of Australia.

HeadLand Writers Fes val is a celebra on of reading, wri ng, sharing stories and indulging the mind. Across three days in October, the spectacular Tathra Headland will serve as a backdrop to an abundance of author in-conversa ons, panels, workshops, poetry breakfasts, theatre and music Inperformances.theTathraHall, we bring you in-depth conversa ons with Wendy Whiteley, Michelle de Kretser, Jock Serong and Hayley Scrivenor and a special performance by author and ac vist Clemen ne Ford. Down the hill to the fes val hub at Tathra Hotel, we bring you the music of the Gypsy Jazz Project and author Deirdre O'Connell's "Harlem Nights: The Secret History of Australia's Jazz Age". This year, Headland will con nue to feature a strong local connect with authors who live in, grew up or have strong connec ons to the area such as Quen n Sprague, Anna Clark, Kate Herd, Philip Cox, Janet Hawley, Gabbie Stroud, Kate Liston-Mills, Emily Sheehan, Ella Caldwell and Chris ne Howe.

First Na ons author Veronica Gorrie in conversa on with Linda Mo ram will talk about her memoir "Black & Blue: A Memoir of Racism and Resilience", an account of her career as a police oﬃcer.

al seed of an idea apparently came from a discussion between Rosemary Millard and Louise Brown when Rosemary expressed her concern that the ‘lost triangle’ between Bega and Narooma was neglected as far as local news was concerned. That was way back in 2002. I bet they had no idea it would be s ll opera ng in 2022, twenty years later. Louise is quoted in 2013 when she stepped aside, ‘You can create something, but it can only be deemed a success if it survives when you walk away’. It has survived. On reading through The Triangle from the very beginning, it is amazing how much the produc on has changed in look but also how similar it is in the types of ar cles and issues that frequently appear. We now have a monthly print run of 1800 copies of 40 pages on average, two colours on the front and back covers, the photos are clear and the prin ng is professional. Layout is precise. The other very interes ng fact is how similar the subject ma ers are – climate change, environmental issues, greening the environment, permaculture … and bushfires. It is very interes ng to see the progress and development of our paper, what has been tried, what has stayed or what Thehasn’t.sheer number of people who have been involved is impressive, but also in contrast to that how consistent the commi ee has been over the twenty years. Some people worked on The Triangle for over ten years! See the list below (or on the next page). ones. Some businesses have been suppor ng us from the get go –Marshall and Tacheci, Cobargo Hotel, Cobargo Co-op, Miracles by the Sea, 777, Dromedary Hotel, Benny’s Butchery and By Hook or by Crook. I’m sure there are others I have missed out. Thank you, we wouldn’t be here without your support. Sadly, some long-term businesses are with us no more: Salt Water, Antes Pizza, Train Stop Café, Bangles Gallery and Cobargo Home Brew Supply to name a few. Some or our regular sec ons have made it through the twenty years such as Tilba, Cobargo, and Bermagui sec ons, My Triangle profiles, Service Directory, Thumbs (up and down), the Entertainment page – changed to Fridge Door, Garden Magic – changed to Gardening Gabble, Quintessen ally Quaama (joined in 2008) and the Book Review (joined in 2009). R We have had lots of other sec ons some of you might remember over the years like the Police Report, Spor ng News, Brogo Babble, Mullet Ova (the fishing report), Blokes of the Triangle, Horse Hype and Water Watch. It would be great to see those sec ons make a comeback.

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operated by volunteers have survived through the years, but our very own Triangle is s ll going

Triangle Editorial by Deb Worgan

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From being a print-only community newspaper, we gained a virtual presence as part of the begavalley.com site ini ally, before se ng up our own domain in 2015. Colour front pages made a big impact in 2015. And now we have a newly redesigned website. We have really progressed from a humble, small publica on 20 YEARS The adver sers too are important. This publica on survives thanks to the support of our adver sers, especially the long-term to something the commi ee and all the Triangle community can be proud of. And what a marvellous record it is of this area –the issues that ma ered enough for people to write about it. The Triangle is now well established as an integral part of the community. Let’s hope it has another 20 years of life in it.

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Prepared by: Swan Ridge Place neighbours of the Turnbulls Lane road reserve State representa ve, Dr Holland with some of the residen al neighbours of the Crown road reserve

Outrageously unfair land value discrepancy

birds are renowned collectors of many things – my point being if the plas c had been responsibly disposed of the beau ful bird would s ll be singing in the treetops. Human nature, some mes I applaud it, mes like this otherwise… Mark Witenden, Longbeach

The Beagle Editor, Crown Lands are currently assessing the suitability of the sale of a road reserve, a sec on of Lagoon St, Moruya, to the neighbours. The residen al neighbours to the east of the reserve would be required to pay approximately $70,000 for 500 sq m whilst the rural neighbour on the west would only be required to pay approximately $2000 for the same area. Crown Lands deems this a 'Fair Process’.

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The use and/or sale of the reserve land was ﬁrst raised in 2019 and following a Crown roads inquiry an agreement was reached in 2020 -that it should remain as a road reserve. Two years later, the issue of selling this reserve has popped up again. The neighbour to the west of the reserve has an agreed DA for developing 97 housing blocks and possibly wishes to add the reserve land to his proposed housing estate.

Residents on the east of the reserve, who have been managing the land for over 5 years, believe the land is a signiﬁcant green buﬀer with some important trees and wildlife. It is a valuable open space for the local environment and would provide an alternate walking and recrea on space for the people who currently use Turnbulls Lane —soon to become the principal access road for 97 houses.

If Eurobodalla Council were to obtain the road reserve, the neighbours would con nue to manage the land under a Community Management Agreement (a Sec on 355). Although some local Councillors stated support for retaining the road reserve as open space, council planning empha cally stated they wanted the land sold as they do not want any land management responsibility. The neighbours on the east of the reserve recognise the need for suitable land to be made available for houses in Moruya and were pleased that the agreed Development Applica on west of the reserve protected the large trees on Turnbulls Lane and within the reserve. However, the current proposed land sale of the reserve appears to have been engineered to favour the interests of a developer over that of local neighbours, NSW rate payers in general and the environment.

The Beagle Editor, I have a ached a photo of a beau ful male Sa n Bower Bird I cut out of a tree this morning. It had a lump of discarded plas c ne ng wrapped around its leg with the leg evidencing signiﬁcant trauma inﬂicted as it tried to escape – must have been a painful, prolonged and totally unnecessary Bowerdeath.

OTHERWISE. – The marriage of Miss May Milne and Mr. S. Turnbull will take place in the Presbyterian Church, Moruya on Wednesday, 13th Sept. at 3pm. The fair Secretaries, Misses E. Lynch and J. O’Connor, and the energe c Commi ee, have been hear ly congratulated on the magniﬁcent result of the Narooma Catholic Ball.

CADGEE and Nerrigundah schools are now conducted as half- me schools. The teacher divides his me between both places.

THE “keep to the le ” traﬃc regula on has been gaze ed and now applies to every town in the State.

BODALLA Hotel is booked right up to Christmas with tourists.

PROGRESS ASSOCIATION. – The usual monthly mee ng of the Moruya Progress Associa on took place on Monday night last in the Shire Hall. Present: - Rev. G. A. Sanders (chair), Messrs. C. Johnson, J. Hansen, R. Sebbens, Rev. J. B. Fulton, Rev. H. N. Whiteman, J. Foreman, and Sec. C. Carter.

THE s.s. Kianga, which was not as much damaged as at ﬁrst reported, arrived here on Thursday, and a er taking in a load of mber proceeded to Narooma the following day.

NAROOMA is busy preparing for the tourist trade for the forthcoming season. Mr. J. Hyland is making addi ons of eight more rooms to his hotel, with hot and cold water service. Mrs. Lynch is having her hotel thoroughly renovated, and Mr. W. Cos n has built commodious premises with hot and cold water service, up-to-date garage and every other PERSONALconvenience.AND

MR. William Bate, of Central Tilba, died in Bega Hospital on Saturday morning. He had been ill for a long me, and had previously been in the private hospital at Narooma. Deceased was a na ve of Moruya, and was 56 years of age. Some years ago he married Mrs. Cragg, formerly Miss Bri en, a well-known Bega lady, who survives him. The funeral took place at the Church of England cemetery, Bega, on Sunday a ernoon, and was well a ended. …

General Business: The Secretary’s ac on in paying £2 5s for the tree plan ng in Campbell St. was endorsed. Light at the Police Sta on Corner. – It was agreed that the light be discon nued from the ﬁ h night a er each new moon unless there was occasion for it. Extracted from the Moruya Examiner by the Moruya and District Historical Society Inc. h ps:// www.mdhs.org.au

IT is no ﬁed by the Broulee P.P. Board in this issue that Messrs. P.J. Mylo and A. Thomson have been appointed Permit Inspectors under P.P. Act 1912. In aid of the Narooma School of Arts, Soldier’s War Memorial Hall Fund, sports with a grand ball at night, will be held on New Year’s Day next, January, 1923.

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

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Saturday Sessions at the Bas | Moruya Drawn from Life workshop | Jill Patrick

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Southern Highlands Printmakers | An Australian Alphabet

The 26 le ers of the English alphabet are so familiar but perhaps not in the way the le ers are presented in this illustra ve exhibi on. Each member of Southern Highlands Printmakers was allocated a le er of the alphabet then invited to create an artwork inspired by Australia. The resul ng exhibi on is a diverse and colourful depic on of both familiar and lesser-known aspects of ComeAustralia.along and be amazed at not only the crea vity but the range of print techniques displayed.

Opening hours: Every day, 10am to 4pm Exhibi on open: Un l Sunday 25 September

Cost: $120 Where: The Bas, corner of Vulcan and Campbell Streets, Moruya. When: Saturday 10 September 2022, 12.30-3.30pm. Bookings: This workshop has a maximum of 15 par cipants so be quick to grab your spot! Book through Eventbrite More info: T: 4474 7355 Artwork by Margaret Fegent tled Zig Zag Railway.

Join art prac oner Jill Patrick for a crea ve a ernoon learning how to draw what you see, not what you think you see. This is known as ‘drawing on the right side of the brain’. Drawing is a great skill to develop for itself and also for rela ng visual ideas. Jill will teach par cipants techniques and methods to access and experience the shi in processing visual informa on. Those who say they can’t draw will be amazed at what they can achieve.

To celebrate The River of Art, local sculptor Paul Dimmer and ar st Carmel Cox are presen ng their collec on of works in the Eurobodalla Regional Botanic Gardens for the month of September. As you wander around the grounds, you will see Paul’s quirky and clever sculptures made from corten and recycled steel. Paul works mainly from second hand materials and his sculptures are sure to delight visitors. Step inside to the gi shop and you will see Carmel’s whimsical and ethereal pain ngs of dandelions and teazels. Her journals are an art piece in their own right with clever artwork on the front & back covers plus more artwork inside the cover. See you in the gardens…Open Wednesdays to Sundays 9am to 4pm.

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Sculptures & Art In The Gardens Will Delight

Presented By: South Coast Pastel Society

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Address: Sunshine Bay public School, Beach Road, Sunshine Bay When: Saturday and Sunday 24 and 25 September from 1:30pm to 4pm and from 10am to 4pm each day from Monday 26 September to Monday 3 October.

Cost: Gold Coin dona on The South Coast Pastel Society 2022 Exhibi on and Compe on is the society’s premier event for the year with ar sts entering works in four categories: Landscape; Seascape; Flora/Fauna and S ll life/ Interior. As a judged compe on, the exhibi on always a racts pain ngs of the highest quality in a variety of styles. Visitors to previous exhibi ons have commented on the breadth of subject ma er and the depth and vibrancy achieved by each ar st in their pain ngs. Pastels are truly a versa le medium! Each year, the pain ngs are judged by a well known and respected ar st and this year is no excep on with award winning south coast ar st Gary Laird judging the pain ngs and providing insigh ul cri ques on the winning entries. Winners and runners up in each category will be awarded cash prizes generously provided by the society’s loyal sponsors who have con nued to support the society through good mes and bad. The Society is very apprecia ve of this ongoing support. All pain ngs will also be considered for the highly prized “Best in Show” award whilst visitors to the exhibi on will also have the opportunity to nominate their favourite pain ng for the “People’s Choice Award”. The exhibi on will be open from 1:30pm to 4pm on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 September and from 10am to 4pm each day from Monday 26 September to Monday 3 October at the Sunshine Bay Public School, Beach Road, Sunshine Bay. Entry is by gold coin dona on with the proceeds going to the School.

Exhibi on and Compe on

South Coast Pastel Society

beagle weekly : Vol 275 September 3rd 2022 37 art Explore the River of Arts interac ve map River of Art have a great search tool for you! Explore their interac ve map, search by ar st, dates or town to plan your fes val journey. Head over to their website to play! riverofart.com.au/search-events

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Currently teams on the South Coast par cipate in the South Coast Monaro Rugby compe on but the huge weekly travel needed has restricted teams ability to commit to the weekly long trips. Organisers have acknowledged this and have now planned a 4 week September compe on for teams on the coast to enable teams to reform, recruit then par cipate in a regular coast compe on 2023.

In the new proposed compe on all teams have agreed to “match numbers” on game day for the new compe on with games to be played as a minimum 10-a-side during the September launch. Although 10’s is the minimum teams can play, with agreement by both team captains, games can be played up to 15-a side using Rugby Australia “Game on Global” guidelines. “As President of South Coast Rugby Union I’m excited by the prospect of regular Saturday Rugby Union games on the South Coast. With 5 local teams plus Cooma already nomina ng it’s a good start with the ability for other teams like Bega, Tuross & Narooma to join In” stated Peter Ryan, President South Coast Rugby.Thecompe on will commence Saturday 3rd September with all teams playing at Hanging Rock Oval Batemans Bay. The day will run as a carnival with each team guaranteed 2 games of 15 minute Thehalves.following 3 weeks will have games played at Cobargo, Braidwood, Milton & Broulee. For any rugbymail@bigpond.comemailRugbyvisitinformafurtheronpleaseSouthCoastFacebooksite, or phone 0409470295

South Coast Rugby Union returns during spring 2022 with a 4 week compe on during September with 6 teams conﬁrmed. Clubs in hiberna on Milton, Broulee, Bermagui Cobargo & Braidwood along with established Club Batemans Bay have worked together over the past 6 months to agree and plan to again have a strong local compe on. The governing body Brumbies Rugby has fully supported the push.

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Far South Coast Rugby Union commenced 1981 with regular compe on in both 1st & 2nd grade compe ons. However, the decision was made 2016 to join with the small Monaro Division 2 compe on to create a new compe on named “South Coast Monaro”. The ini al marriage worked well but with me, travel has been responsible for most coastal Clubs to fold.

August 31st 2022

beagle weekly : Vol 275 September 3rd 2022 40 What a lovely treat today to have Linda Knight’s grandson Beau on the sidelines! What a cu e he is! Narooma’s courtside will again soon be a secure spot for players bringing their kids and grandkids along to matches (since the comple on of the major council works upgrading the car park! ) Most courts in the shire have child safe play areas! You can play while they play safely in

Linda Knight and Beau

The Current progressive total scores are: Div 1: Babes 45; Narooma 42; Tomakin 62; Blues 24; Tuross 37 Div2: Brolgas 26; Waves 39; Flamingoes 43; Gold 56; Tomakin 46 Div 3: Swans 30; Tomkatz 59; Breeze 26; Seagirls 23 sports

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Resultssight!

for today, 1st day of spring Div 1 : Tuross 4 sets 41 games defeated Moruya 4 sets 38 games; Tomakin 8 sets 48 games defeated Narooma 0 sets 14 games. Bay Babes had the bye Div 2: Broulee Flamingos defeated Broulee Brolgas 8 sets 48 games to 0 sets 10 games; Narooma Gold defeated Bay Waves 4 sets 34 games to 4 sets 33 games. Tomakin had the bye Div 3: Tomkatz defeated Bay Seagirls 8 sets 48 games to 0 sets 14 games. Unfortunately Bay Breeze could not ﬁeld a team and had to forfeit to Bay Swans.

A great turnout for our last run of winter. We had a bigger starting line this week with the conclusion of the soccer competition for the younger runners, 30 actual runners and 7 virtual runners participated. We had PB’s from William and Karen Harding Smith, who are both going from strength to strength with their running. We welcomed Friederike Pender to her first Broulee Run and congratulate Jenny Taylor who earned a Broulee Runners Shirt for her 30th run. A Broulee Runners team comprising of Lauren Evans, Scott Melgaard and Matt Johnsen contested the Capital to Coast run over 100 kilometres held over 8 stages last weekend. The event started in Kowen Forest through Braidwood then from Monga National Park to Mills beach on the South Coast. These champions ran under the name of Clyde Cartel and were first in their category of 12 groups and were 62 minutes in front of the 2nd place runners.

NTP: 5th Hole V Goodwin Above: Lyn Gibbs & Vicki Goodwin

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Also on the line in this race is the $500,000 Country Championship final to be held at Royal Randwick on Saturday 1st April in which the first and second horse of this heat qualify. This series was launched in 2015 with this to be the second me Moruya Jockey Club has hosted the qualifier as in 2020 it was transferred with three days’ no ce from Nowra due to wet weather. This series is a great ini a ve of Racing NSW as the Country Championships not only support but also promote NSW racing. This series has significantly li ed the profile of country racing with this event set to highlight the quality of racing and race courses on the far south coast of NSW. This event will bring an added Tourism boom to the region with over 2000 people expected through the gates of which it is an cipated 50% will be from outside the Eurobodalla.

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The Moruya Jockey Club will be the hos ng venue for the Newhaven Park Country Championships Regional qualiﬁer to be held on Sunday 19th February 2023. This is a fantas c achievement for the Club and Region as it will provide a spectacle for the public showcasing the best country trained horses combined with some of Australia’s best jockeys all vying for their share of the $150,000 purse.

Moruya Jockey Club to Host $150,000 Regional South East Country Championships Final

GOLF RESULTS

Wednesday, 31st August Par rounds are considered by many one of the most least popular events on the golﬁng calendar, but beau ful weather and drier fairways en ced 25 women to par cipate in today’s round. Congratula ons to the two winner’s on their successful Divisionscores: 1: Lyn Gibbs with a fantas c +2 Division 2: Vicki Goodwin with an outstanding +6. Balls went to: B Roberts +1, P Reid 0 C/B, M Douglas 0, M Bingham -1 C/B, J Ellis -1 C/B, C Becker1, S Noy -2, R Hawkins -2 C/B, J Hosking -2, B Welsh -4 C/B, J Lumsden -4 C/B.

Monday, 29th August eight ladies competed in a medley stroke event to qualify for singles match play. All ladies qualified and the overall winner was Janice Eardley with a winning score of 68 off handicap of 28. Balls to Fourteen73ladies competed in a medley stableford event. The overall winner was Mary Young with a fabulous score of 40 off handicap of 32. Second place went to Heather McMillian also with a fabulous score of 39 C/B off handicap of 30. Balls to 32 C/B Nearest to pin Hole. 17, Div 2. Nicole Harris Wednesday 31st August, 31 ladies competed in a stableford event. Div 1; 1-28. Div 2; 29-45

Steve Collins And Frank Pomfret Take Out Tuross Vets Ambrose Event Fi y three players registered for the Tuross Head Veterans golf 2 Person Ambrose event on Wednesday 31 August 2022. Winners on the day were Steve Collins and Frank Pomfret with a ne score of 31.5. They headed other major prize winners Ross Davidson and Lars Gaupset on 34.0, Graham Moore and Des Jackson with 34.25, and Teri and Steve Swanbury on 34.5.

Grade A Winners Bec Smart with a score of 36 C/B off handicap of 17 Dorelle Monteith with a score of 36 C/B off handicap of 17 Grade B Winners Ris Cheale with a score of 39 off handicap of 35 Marion Brooks with a score of 38 off handicap of 29 Balls to Nearest34to pin Hole 3, Div 2 Helen Ellis Hole 14, Div 3 Margaret Brown Hole 17, Div 1 Dorelle Monteith

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Minor prizes were awarded to Ian Miller and Warren Hodder with 34.5, Les Thompson and Ken Hush on 35, Ken Brown and Lars Gaupset with 35, Robert McKirdy and Jane Egli s on 35, and ﬁnally Anne e and Ian Manton on 35.25. Richard Kelly and Rick Brake were the unfortunate winners of the Bradman award with nearest the pins going to Frank Pomfret on the 4th, Des Jackson on the 6th, and to Leonie Snodgrass and Lars Gaupset on the 7th. Kevin Reilly won the Accuracy drive compe on.

beagle weekly : Vol 275 September 3rd 2022 43 Tackle World Moruya Fishing Report Moruya River. With the snot weed in fairly high concentra ons from the upper dal limits, down to the mid to lower sec ons, the fishing in Moruya has been slow this last week. The lower sec on have s ll seen a few smaller salmon and the odd small tailor working areas from the quarry wharf down to the bar itself. There has been a few flathead in the lower sec ons, but with the cold water, maximum effort has been required to catch a few fish. The rock wall along Preddy’s wharf and into the hole in the wall has the poten al for a few bream and Trevally to be holding along it. So plas cs worked back into and along the wall can bring them unstuck for those with boats or kayaks. With spring now in the air, we are wai ng the warmer air and water temps to kick start the system back into ac Aboveon.the dal limit, the Bass are star ng to return back into the sweet water sec ons a er their winter breeding cycle. I managed 2 very fat healthy fish last weekend on TT Striker spinner baits. Both fish were in excess of 45cm a er I measured the net head length to get a be er ideal of the overall size. On the way out I spooked another 3 or so fish that would have all been 40-45cm. Early season basing is where it is at for me, with all my big specimens coming to the net this me of year. Bring on the summer heat and some surface ac TurossTurosson!!River.hasalso been a li le on the quiet side this last week. I haven’t heard if it is suffering from the same snot weed that Moruya is at the moment. Although flathead are s ll being caught here, the numbers are s ll very low compared to the usual reports we get from this system. Tuross however, will be the first system to kick off with the flathead bite, as it has extensive flats systems that have a darker muddier substrate. This dark surface holds the heat quicker, and as such causes the water temp to warm faster than other areas. We should only be a few weeks off the early flathead bite star ng up.

For the bass guys, start looking to the lower fresh sec on of the system as the post spawning ﬁsh make their way back upstream. The same can be said for the Clyde system north of us. Rock and Beach.

Stay safe everyone and remember, “every days a good day for ﬁshing…” Team Tackle World Moruya.

SnapperOﬀshore.con nue to be reported in 30-40m of water during the day, while they have also been reported in as li le as 15m of water ﬁrst thing in the morning. Flathead, although a li le small, have been reported in 15 -20m of water along most sandy bo omed areas.

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I have been ge ng mixed reports from the beach and rock wall crews this week. Some guys are ge ng lots, others nothing. Persistence is the key here. One good indicator if fishing the Moruya breakwall will be the numbers of anglers on the wall. Lots = be er than average chance of ge ng fish, none = well none! Think of fishers like a school of feeding birds, ac vity generally is a sign of ac vity. Check the Moruya bar cam to see if the wall is ac ve if you want to give it a crack.

As for the game crews, I haven’t had any reports this week. Looking at the sea surface temps, there appears to be the start of a warm current making its way down the coast though. Only a ma er of me now!

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Auc on Clearance Rates

So yes, auc on clearance rates are of (some) interest, but they don’t always tell you the whole story, par cularly as they don’t include those proper es that sell before or immediately a er the day of auc on.

Many people, analysts and the media seem to have a par cular interest in auc on clearance rates and appear to place considerable emphasis on them as an indica on of the strength or weakness of the property market. When we hold an auc on, we usually get a call ﬁrst thing on Monday morning from a data research company asking the outcome, presumably so they can generate their auc on clearance rate percentage for the Realestatebusiness.com.auweek. published an ar cle on this topic during the week and highlighted a number of key points as to why using auc on clearance rates and a monitor of the property market can have its pi alls.

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The went on to say: “Addi onally, clearance rates represent about 30 per cent of all sale transac ons — most sales are conducted by private treaty. However, when the real estate market is weaker, sellers and agents will turn to private sale. Vice versa, when the property market is booming and there is more compe on among buyers, there are a higher number of auc ons. Taking this into considera on, wouldn’t it be more accurate to use private sales to analyse the health of our property markets? Or be er yet, a combina on of private sales and auc ons?”

The other point to take into considera on about auc ons is that an auc on is a process which is designed to focus the market’s a en on on a par cular property with the likelihood (or possibility) that it will be sold on or before the auc on date. This focus, means that prospec ve purchasers, have done their due diligence, organised their ﬁnance and engaged their solicitor/conveyancer to review the contracts. Even if a property is not sold at the auc on (under the hammer) or later that day under auc on condi ons, it is very common for the property to sell in the week or two following, mainly due to the focus that the auc on process provided.

The key points they made were rela ng to the Melbourne market but can equally be applied to all markets: “The clearance rate ﬁgure is determined by data providers calcula ng the percentage of reported proper es sold at auc on but does not include withdrawn or postponed auc ons. The data is also reliant on agents submi ng their own auc on results, meaning some unsold proper es won’t be reported at all. The weekly clearance rate, however, is an inaccurate measure to determine the health of our property market. Firstly, the clearance rate diﬀers from suburb to suburb, so media outlets draw a long bow sta ng the clearance rate represents the en re Melbourne market.”

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