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a number of experiences or achievements that a person hopes to have or accomplish during their lifetime.

Bucket lists are important, they remind us to experience life, to pursue dreams, to never have regrets.

Now with the impact of covid, many of us are realising life is too short, that we should make the most of every day and we shouldn’t put off things that we really want to do.

And it seems that almost everyone agrees... approximately 95 pecent of people, from all stages of life, have bucket lists.

EVERY LIST IS DIFFERENT, BUT THERE ARE SOME COMMON THINGS THAT ARE ON MANY LISTS. LET’S HAVE A LOOK AT A FEW OF THEM: PLACES YOU WANT TO GO, BUT CAN’T BECAUSE OF COVID: • •

Walk the Great Wall of China See the Pyramids in Egypt

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Go on an African Safari

THINGS YOU COULD HAVE DONE DURING LOCKDOWN, BUT PROBABLY DIDN’T: • •

Write a book Get to your ideal weight

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Learn to play an instrument

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Cover photograph was taken at Wallagoot Lake - Bournda National Park.

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N E W C L U B KE E PS OLD MEMOR I ES AT BROU LEE SU R FER S It’s been a long time coming, but Broulee Surfers SLSC officially opened their new clubhouse on December 5, ushering in a new era for the Far South Coast club as members, volunteers and the local community will now be able to access a state-of-the-art facility.

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Sitting Club President, Garry Pettigrove joined local MPs, Surf Life Saving NSW representatives, Steve Pearce and Joel Wiseman, and a host of club and community members for the official unveiling on Sunday 5 December.

The clubhouse renovation was delivered with grants and sponsorship for the Federal Government, the NSW State Government, commonwealth bank, newscorp foundation, solar hub and dulux paints for which the club is very greatful.

The dreary weather was not enough to put a dampener on the day as the public shared memories from the past and spoke of their excitement to create new ones.

Far South Coast Branch President, Tony Rettke was most impressed by the design, which he felt ensured the new club didn’t lose touch with its roots.

“It’s been a bit of a long-term project across three club presidents and committees, but you couldn’t have wished for a better outcome,” he said.

“They’ve done a great job with the layout. It has the feel of the old building in its shape, but it’s more practical, workable, a bit larger.

“You get the sense the bones of the old club are there, which is a nice touch.”

Tony Rettke also paid tribute to those who were

instrumental in the delivery of the clubhouse, reserving praise for outgoing Member for Bega, Andrew Constance.

“He’s our Branch patron, and an extremely active patron at that, he’s a good friend and the work he has done for us in his 18-and-a-half years has been outstanding.

“He has attended nearly every function we’ve held, he always helps out where he can, he shows up at AGMs and presentation evenings – it’s a tough job, he’s got, but we’re very grateful.”

Broulee Surfers SLSC enlisted a local construction company, P&L Louttit Total Construction Services, for the build.

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Ben Boyd Park renamed Ben Boyd National Park on NSW’s far south coast will be renamed in the language of Traditional Custodians, recognising the Aboriginal cultural heritage of the area.

Environment Minister Matt Kean said the decision follows requests from Aboriginal communities to rename the park due to Ben Boyd’s association with ‘blackbirding’, a practice that involved the coercion of people through deception or kidnapping to work as slaves or poorly paid labourers.

“It is time to acknowledge the real history of Ben Boyd and remove his name from the national park that continues to hold enormous cultural significance for Aboriginal people,” Mr Kean said.

Park by engaging an independent historian, Dr Mark Dunn, to provide a report on the history of Ben Boyd on the NSW South Coast.

Dr Dunn’s report confirms Ben Boyd’s involvement in ‘blackbirding’ was viewed by many even at the time as a form of slavery.

In the early 19th century Boyd took people from the islands of what is now Vanuatu and New Caledonia to work on his pastoral stations in NSW. This practice, which Boyd started, later developed into what became known as the ‘Blackbirding trade’.

The new name for the park will reflect traditional language and be decided through discussions with local Elders, Aboriginal community representatives, Australian South Sea Islander representatives and Bega Valley Shire Council.

Renaming the park will follow the NPWS Parks Name Policy where new park names should come from Aboriginal communities.

On agreement, National Parks and Wildlife Service will present the proposed new name to the Geographic Names Board seeking approval and gazettal of the new name.

“It is clear from the expert historical analysis, that Ben Boyd’s association with ‘blackbirding’ should not be reflected or celebrated in any way in our national parks.

“There are many people from NSW’s early history who are worth remembering and celebrating but it is clear from this historical analysis that Ben Boyd is not one of them.

“By renaming the park, we not only celebrate ancient Aboriginal culture but also recognise its importance to Aboriginal people in recent history.”

The next step is to work with Elders and Aboriginal community representatives to identify a new name for the park. Consultation on a new name is expected to start in the coming weeks.

Last year National Parks and Wildlife Service responded to calls to rename Ben Boyd National

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Ben Boyd National Park is set to be renamed due to the pastoralist’s slavery links. Given the Aboriginal cultural heritage of the area it will be renamed in the language of Traditional Custodians.

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THE BEST OF BODALLA According to Visit NSW, if you’re a fan of cheese and ice cream (who isn’t?), Bodalla is the place for you.

A charming village found in the Eurobodalla region, between Moruya and Narooma, Bodalla was founded on the back of dairy farming and cheese production back in the 1860s. Thanks to the new Bodalla Dairy, built in 2008, Bodalla has its mojo back and is an interesting – and delicious – place to visit.

BODALLA’S DAIRY LEGACY Bodalla Dairy produces living milk using the age old tradition of gently pasteurising their herd’s beautiful milk. It is hand bottled and on the shelf just hours after the cow was milked. Visitors can watch the process and taste the proceeds at the Dairy’s café, the Dairy Shed.

This retro café has the best milk shakes and thick shakes with some interesting flavours, like butterscotch for instance. Make sure to try and buy the Bush Tucker cheeses – Outback Saltbush, Smoked Gumleaf and Chilli and Wattleseed. While there, take the kids to see the animal farmyard with chickens, alpacas and Billy the Goat. If you’re there at either 10am or 4pm, they might even get to bottle feed the calves.

CHECK OUT THE TOWN Another Bodalla landmark is the picturesque Gothic-style All Saints Church. It was designed by colonial architect Edmund Blacket, whose best known works are the University of Sydney and St Andrew’s Cathedral. Stroll up the street from the Church to check out Artisans Nest, a gallery run by local artists and craftspeople.

You’ll find beautiful clothing, art, hand-made jewellery and leather goods.

The Downward Dog Co Café has great coffee and is fully licensed, so has wine, beer and cocktails.

The Bodalla Pub has a great atmosphere with live music, and all your favourite pub meals on offer.

The Bodalla Bakery is another must visit, with treats that look as good as they taste.

ACTIVITIES Kayaking on the Lower Tuross River and Borang Lake is popular; if you are going to do the full 17km circumnavigation of the lake, be sure take a map. A big drawcard for this region is its beautiful beaches. Spend the day swimming, surfing or relaxing on white sands at places like Potato Point, nine kilometres from Bodalla. This pretty spot also has great snorkelling for experienced snorkellers. You might encounter wobbegongs, Port Jackson sharks and stingrays. The rocky reefs and sandy gutters also contain sea squirts and sea urchins. The southern side of the point is more exposed and can be dangerous.

Brou Beach is a seven-kilometre stretch of bliss and, a little further away at Dalmeny, Josh’s

Beach and Yabbara Beach are worth visiting. A 10 minute drive east is the spectacular Eurobodalla National Park where you can go camping, walking, surfing, whale watching and fishing.

It stretches from Moruya Heads in the north to Mystery Bay in the south. You can also take a day trip to Montague Island from nearby Narooma.

HOW TO GET THERE If you are exploring the south coast, Bodalla is definitely worth a look. The village is a 4hr 30min drive from Sydney and 2hr 40min from Canberra. You can also fly from Sydney to Moruya Airport and rent a car for the short drive to Bodalla. Accommodation options include a holiday park in the national park and the popular suites at Bodalla Dairy.

Moruya Airport is located 5km from Moruya’s town centre. Use the taxi services at the airport to make the short trip southwest. Alternatively, rent a car from the hire services available at the airport and explore the Eurobodalla region at your own pace.

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The team at the Eden Visitor Information Centre are extremely proud to announce that the Centre has been named as a Finalist in the category of Visitor Information Services in the prestigious NSW Tourism Awards.

The awards take in entries from across New South Wales, and are managed by the state’s peak tourism organisation, the NSW Tourism Industry Council. The Council’s Executive Manager, Greg Biskin, said “The NSW Tourism Awards are a celebration of the outstanding innovation and resilience demonstrated again and again by our magnificent industry over the past two years”.

Finalist names from across the state in a range of categories were released recently and the winners will be announced at a Gala Dinner on February 3, 2022 at Luna Park in Sydney.

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The volunteers at the official opening.

The Eden Visitor Information Centre moved into its new location within the Eden Welcome Centre in May this year bringing a stunning new Information Centre to an iconic building on Eden’s wharf area. The Centre is staffed by a team of 22 volunteers who man the information counter seven days a week, 363 days a year and the operations are overseen by non-profit organisation Eden Tourism Inc. The volunteer board and staff have worked hard to be innovative throughout the last year and a half, not only by moving to a new location but by rebranding, diversifying operations, overhauling their retail offering to include mainly local products, and marketing Eden as a special and unique destination.

“During what was an extremely difficult year and a half for tourism, we’ve managed to enhance the Centre’s offerings in so many ways, whilst

also supporting Eden’s tourism businesses and community. I’m so extremely proud of our volunteer team, Assistant Manager Bob Sykes, and our volunteer board of management who have honestly given their all during this time.”

Centre Manager, Clair Mudaliar, said.

The town of Eden continues to see investment in the area of tourism, after the wharf extension and construction of the Eden Welcome Centre and is now looking forward to the unveiling of the Radisson managed ‘Sapphire of Eden’ and Hotel Australasia. “We feel poised and ready for Eden to take its place as a truly unique and wonderful holiday destination, and the Eden Visitor Information Centre to be central to this bright and exciting future” Clair said.

The Eden Visitor Information Centre is the only business to be named a finalist from the Sapphire Coast region.

GRAND OLDY LADY IS BACK! The main street of Eden has taken a step back in time with the recent unveiling of the impressively restored façade of the Hotel Australasia.

For 117 years Hotel Australasia has been an integral part of the social and physical fabric of the township of Eden; its long and colourful history holding a special place in the hearts of generations of locals.

Those following the hotel’s restoration progress will be pleased to learn the doors are expected to open once again in March 2022, after its sudden closure in 2010.

Bega Valley Shire Council originally purchased the historic hotel in February 2016 as a civic space.

Following strong pressure by community group Eden’s Australasia Inc. the landmark building gained Heritage listing status with a view to restoring the beautiful original façade, much of which was behind the 1950s building upgrade.

Four years later local commercial building contractor Neil Rankin bought the historic building from Bega Valley Shire Council.

Then in September this year the building changed hands again with developer Core Asset Development (CAD) identifying the potential in the grand old lady of Eden.

CAD retained Mr Rankin and his team to finish the job.

The heritage renovation has been met with much anticipation from not just those involved in the

build, but also the townspeople - many of whom have a deep and personal connection to the building’s history, particularly the achievements of Mrs Sabina Pike, the original owner/developer and an undeniable trailblazer for businesswomen at the time.

To Mr Rankin Hotel Australasia is more than just another project, it’s a labour of love for him and his highly skilled team of trades.

When restoration work began almost two years ago, it was discovered the bones of the building were in remarkably good condition.

Hotel Australasia with its restored façade sits proudly on Imlay Street becoming the centrepiece of Eden once again.

The 1904/05 front façade inspired the whole project.

“The first task was to rebuild the front parapet as it had been knocked off to install the new façade in 1957,” Mr Rankin said.

Local specialist renderer Mark Upton, plus brickie/ foreman Peter Goncharuk, played a major role in the construction of the parapet.

Mr Rankin said this work was particularly labourintensive especially the cleaning of the bricks.

“There were many steps involved to return the bricks to their original state.

“All of this work is reinforced with concrete and steel and hard plastered over.”

A special custom-made laser cut tool designed from the existing façade was required to replicate the solid concrete shaping.

This rebuild has presented many challenges, but Mr Rankin has had great faith in his tradesmen.

“With skilled tradesmen, you can do anything,” he said.

Another major task was lifting the floorboards. It took more than two months to pull the boards up and restore them.

The balcony wrought iron work is another feature of the front and is an exact duplicate of the original.

Every little detail has been researched and restored from the impressive internal timber staircase and front ironbark balustrade right down to the colours.

All of the doors have also undergone a complete restoration with many layers of paint stripped back to reveal beautiful timber again.

“The original colours were found around the windows and doors; everything was tiled over.

“It’s all been about saving and preserving the local history,” Mr Rankin said, “and Core Asset Development is pouring a lot into this project and wants to see this town develop.”

CAD has also bought the Eden Fishermen’s Club and plans to re-develop the site into the Sapphire of Eden, a $100million project comprising a four-tower complex.

Builder Neil Rankin with the uranium lightshade discovered in a locked cupboard in the hotel.

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Mr Rankin said the Australasia will be a community hub carrying on a proud tradition established more than 100 years ago.

It will also be connected to the Sapphire of Eden Hotel By Radisson.

“This will mean customers have a choice of venues to stay and dine at,” Mr Rankin said.

With the first stage of building works complete the focus has shifted to the interior of the building.

The rebuild has meant replacing the whole upper and lower floor, the plumbing and wiring; adding air-conditioning, early warning smoke detectors, a full sprinkler system, compliant lift and last but not least, a new bar, new restaurant and beer garden.

Mr Rankin has made some exciting finds throughout the renovation including old newspapers from under the carpet, a label attached to the back of a glass panel from Frank G. O’Brien Ltd’s Waterloo factory and an original uranium lightshade from 1921 found in a locked cupboard.

“We’re getting closer to being finished, all the restoration is done.

The two projects combined represent a substantial $120million investment in Eden by CAD.

“It’s the biggest development in the town since Ben Boyd arrived in the area in 1842 with all his gold.

When open the building will offer an eight-room, five-star boutique heritage hotel with restaurants, outdoor eateries and “Rankin’s Bar”, vodka and gin distilleries, an outdoor theatre and 2SEA community

“Eden is getting a new lease on life.”

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A sec lu d ed w o nd e r Bittangabee Bay – Ben Boyd National Park. Photo by David Rogers Photography. Courtesy of Sapphire Coast Destination Marketing.

The Sapphire Coast is home to some of Australia’s most spectacular and scenic coastline views. One of the best spots on the Sapphire Coast to take in the grandeur of the region’s coastline is at Bittaggabee Bay at Green Cape.

Nestled away in the Ben Boyd National Park, Bittangabee Bay is remote without being inaccessible, offering secluded swimming

and fishing spots in a pristine natural environment

walk, part of the iconic Light to Light walk.

A rocky enclosed bay with a small, scenic beach, Bittangabee Bay is an appealing spot to kick back and soak up spectacular coastline views.

There are nearby ruins for history buffs, and an abundance of local wildlife for the naturalists. Longnosed bandicoots, wombats, brushtailed possums, and lace monitors all live in the area.

Bittangabee Bay is easily accessible from Bittangabee campground, and walkers will want to try Bittangabee Bay to Green Cape

For a real adventure, visit Bittangabee Bay as part of the Light to Light walk, or carry in a sea

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To keep visitors safe, camping in NSW national parks now requires a booking. For day visitors, please plan ahead and visit outside of peak periods (11am and 2pm). Check park alerts and visit COVID-19 updates for more information before visiting any park – www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au

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Merimbula S e a C h a n g e Ex p o The Merimbula Chamber of Commerce will be holding a Sea Change Expo on January 22 and 23, showcasing the Sapphire Coast as a desirable location to live, work and play.

The event will consist of a Welcome Dinner on the Friday night, followed by a trade show style Expo of stalls and exhibitors on Saturday at Club Sapphire, concluding on Sunday with a range of experiences to be enjoyed out and about in Merimbula.

The Expo itself will feature representatives from a wide range of industries and providers including education facilities, employment groups, health care, sporting groups, volunteer organisations, service providers, real estate, housing and government bodies.

suit many visitors, and of course January is a great time of year on the coast, with warm weather, warm water and plenty of activities.

Whilst making a sea change is not a new concept, there has been more interest in regional areas recently as people realised during lockdown that they could work remotely, and therefore actually choose where they would like to live.

Chamber of Commerce President, Nigel Ayling is excited to be showcasing opportunities on the Sapphire Coast, being a “sea changer” himself. ”I moved here from Sydney with my young family 16 years ago for a sea change and we

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have never looked back. We love it down here and why wouldn’t you? We have everything we need and we live in one of the most beautiful places on earth,” Nigel says.

“People move to the coast for all sorts of reasons, some want a change of location, but for most it’s about the lifestyle and that’s where we have got it in spades. No traffic, no pollution, affordable housing and the magnificent coastal lifestyle.”

To find out more about the Sea Change Expo to be held in Merimbula over January 22 and 23, please visit www.ourmerimbula.com.au/ merimbula-sea-change-expo/

It will be a one-stop shop for information for people looking to move to the area where they can make contact with real people and businesses.

It will also highlight some of the local businesses, restaurants and providores that feature in the area.

Sunday will be a showcase of all the best experiences in and around Merimbula that highlight the many reasons people love to live YOUR COASTAL LIFE and visit the area.

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A MERIMBULA SUMMER

“In the summertime, when the weather is hot, you can stretch right up and touch the sky…”, a s th e song goe s ( Mungo J e rr y – ‘I n The Summe r t ime ’ 1970 ).

This is the time of the year both locals and visitors look forward to beach and barbecue weather!

Those lovely long warm days of an Australian summer – where Merimbula is the perfect place to be due to its temperate zone location; the “Goldilocks” region of NSW – not too hot and not too cold, just right.

There’s so much to do - the fish are biting, the beaches inviting and the water sparkling!

Our oysters are at their peak too, as too are all our array of local produce and wonderful foods and the only thing that’s cold is the beer!

An array of adventure activities is also to be had – mountain biking and cycle hire, SUP boards and kayaks for hire, surfing on the Bar, fishing charters to go and oyster farm tours that are truly magical.

Picnicking is the thing! Take a packed lunch, beverages and head off to one of our many beautiful National Park walks and locales, where you can find picnic tables and barbecues, extraordinary hidden beaches and dreamy coastal lagoons where wildlife abounds.

Bournda National Park, and Nelsons Beach and lagoon in extraordinary Mimosa National Park.

All of these only less than an hour away from the centre of Merimbula. Or simply stroll down Main Beach Merimbula, a thousand kilometres from care...

And when you want to experience cool, there’s the beauty of a rainforest walk: Goodenia Rainforest Reserve is a glorious wonderland of babbling brooks, ferny glades, calls of the Lyrebirds, and magnificent trees stretching into the sky.

You may even see a koala or two high up in the boughs. Again, under an hour away from the centre of Merimbula.

And at night splendid entertainment abounds – fabulous clubs, five-star restaurants and cocktail bars of Merimbula and Pambula will call to you… Many starry summer nights to remember, whether a romantic dinner for two, or a family feast.

Merimbula has it all laid on for you.

The festival that is summer is right here in Merimbula – the Heart of the Sapphire Coast.

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POTAROO PALACE Have you ever wanted to hug a koala, chat with a chough or hand feed a kangaroo? Or just to explore and gain a deeper understanding of the incredible wildlife of Australia?

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Sales of these items support the continued care of the sanctuary animals.

Then Potoroo Palace Native Animal Educational Sanctuary is a must-see location on the Far South Coast of NSW.

Purchase a bag of pellets from the cafe and begin your animal experience by meeting the sanctuary’s famous mascot ‘Chuffy’, the white winged Chough, who will put on quite a show.

The sanctuary is situated in pristine bushland, part of Yellow Pinch National Park, on Djiringanj land, less than 10 minutes outside of Merimbula, 15 minutes from Bega, 25 minutes from Tathra on the Princes Hwy. This amazing establishment is all about conservation, education and community.

The organisation and its staff acknowledge and have deep respect for the traditional custodians of this land, past, present and emerging.

It is a not-for-profit establishment with entry costs assisting in maintaining facilities and allowing them to continue with day-to-day operations.

To start your journey at Potoroo Palace enjoy a coffee and light meal at the relaxing Blue Wren Café (found at the park’s entrance) with the option of dining indoors, or outdoors in the park-like surroundings.

There is a small gift shop inside the cafe which

While wandering through the sanctuary’s many twisting paths you will feel a deep connection to the land, especially along the mysterious Lyrebird track. During this experience you will likely discover many free roaming kangaroos, ducks and emus which you can hand feed.

Visitors can also enter the stunning walkthrough exhibits such as the ‘Tawny Aviary’ where beautiful birds of all colours, such as Princess and Superb Parrots, fly overhead.

Another star of this particular aviary is the cheeky Gang Gang pair, Lisa and Taylor, who may decide to surprise a visitor by landing on their head. This enchanting aviary is the perfect place for the whole family to enjoy.

To gain the most from your wildlife visit it is recommended you book a wildlife encounter with one of the sanctuary’s friendly and knowledgeable staff, where you can gain a deeper insight into some of Australia’s beautiful

and rare animals such as Tathra the amazing Spotted Quoll or the elusive Potoroo.

On a fine Summer’s day you can sit back and relax on the park grounds and soak in the ambience of Potoroo Palace with picnic facilities, shaded dams, games provided or take a train ride around the park.

Potoroo Palace also caters for birthdays and group activities making it an entertaining and engaging learning experience on the Sapphire Coast.

Potoroo Palace is open daily from 9am-4pm (closed Christmas day).

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Stars of Eurobodalla Dance for Cancer

It’s back again in 2022 with a whole new squad of local personalities who are ready to put their talent to the test to dance for cancer!

Stars of Eurobodalla Dance for Cancer will be a COVID safe night full of fun, dancing, food and spectacular entertainment at the Batemans Bay Soldiers Club on February 26.

2EC Brekky host Kimmi Saker will be MC for the glittering event, which is all about working towards a cancer-free future.

The stars consist of ten local business and community leaders who are learning to dance with the help of fabulously talented dance teachers whilst raising funds for Cancer Council NSW. The stars will perform in front of an impressive judging panel and compete for one of four awards up for grabs: Judges’ Choice, People’s Choice, Best Costume and Highest Fundraiser.

The line-up of stars who will hit the dance floor include: Mark Smith from Tribe Café; Dr Anke Dutschke from Moruya Medical Centre; Mark Ethell from Moruya Waterfront Hotel; Dean White from Mossy Café; Clare Lovelace from Soul Tribe Studio; Christina McPherson from McPherson Parks Lawyers; Clare Burke from The Nest of Moruya; Maddy Jeffery from Elders Batemans Bay; and Jessica Williams from Blackshaw Coastal.

And this incredible group of stars have already raised in excess of $36,000, so the community has certainly been keen for the event and the opportunity to get behind a great cause!

“It is through events like Stars of Eurobodalla that we can continue to provide cancer patients and their families in the Eurobodalla Shire with cancer support and information services, such as, Home Help, Transport to Treatment, and our 13 11 20 Information & Support Service which offers access to free financial, legal and

emotional support, as well as invest in cancer prevention programs, local advocacy and cancer research,” the Cancer Council NSW says.

“Funds raised stay local, allowing Cancer Council NSW to continue to provide access to practical support services to the Eurobodalla Shire.”

These services include: Free Transport to Treatment: Transported 38 community members to their cancer treatment with 366 trips in FY 20/21.

Financial Assistance: The 2022 Stars of Eurobodalla Dance for Cancer have already raised in excess Help people affected of $36,000, with the February 26 event set to shine in Batemans Bay. by cancer who are experiencing financial hardship with access to financial counselling and emergency financial assistance payments.

To donate to your favourite star or In FY 20/21, we supported 43 people affected purchase tickets to the event head to by financial hardship in the Eurobodalla Shire to www.stars.cancercouncil.com.au/event/ the value of $14,808. stars-of-eurobodalla/ 13 11 20 Information and Support Service: Free and confidential service where you can speak to a specialist cancer professional about anything to do with cancer, including referrals for Cancer Council NSW support. In FY 20/21, 115 calls from the Eurobodalla Shire LGA were received from 67 unique individuals accessing information and referrals to services.

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Four spiritual sites that make up a creation story on the far south coast have been dual named, respecting ongoing Aboriginal connection to Country.

Biamanga National Park Kane Weeks from the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) said the dual names will sit alongside the existing names and were put forward by the Gulaga and Biamanga Joint Management Boards.

Following a public consultation and consideration of all submissions received, the Geographical Names Board has officially assigned the dual names of Gulaga for Mount Dromedary, Biamanga for Mumbulla Mountain, Barunguba for Montague Island and Najanuka for Little Dromedary Mountain.

‘Dual naming these places not only helps to preserve Aboriginal language but also acknowledges continuous connection to these cultural sites,’ said Mr Weeks.

‘Names convey the significance, sense of history and identity of a place and NPWS will continue to look for opportunities to restore Aboriginal place names.’

Bunja Smith, Chair of the Biamanga National Park Board of Management, said dual naming is one way to share culture with the broader community.

‘We’re trying to elevate the status of these places by naming them with their first name, not their last name,’ Mr Smith said.

language, history and traditions to First Nations custodians.

Gazettal of these dual names is separate to the process to rename Ben Boyd National Park.

NPWS has begun contacting stakeholders to seek their input on the best way to choose a new name for Ben Boyd National Park.

This process will take time and will not be rushed.

Visit the NSW website for more information on Biamanga and Gulaga national parks and Barunguba/Montague Island.

Roslyn Field, Chair of the Gulaga National Park Board of Management, said that these spiritual places should be known by their Yuin name.

‘Gulaga, mother mountain, has two sons, the eldest is Barunguba also known as Montague Island,’ Ms Field said.

‘Najanuka known as Little Dromedary is her second son, but he wasn’t allowed to leave far from home like his older brother.

‘Gulaga from way up the top can always see her sons in the distance, and now the whole community will know them and call them by their real names,’ Ms Field said.

Both names have equal status and are considered official names.

Signs, maps and directories will feature both names and NPWS will update signage on park..

Ms Field said that the changed signage will reflect the continued importance of the Dhurga

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WHEN: Queen Chow Narooma opened to the public on Saturday December 11. It will be open Tuesday to Saturday for dinner only. Bar open from 5pm daily, kitchen open 5:30pm-9:30pm Tuesday to Thursday and 5:30pm - 10pm Friday and Saturday.

WHERE: Queen Chow Narooma will be located at The Whale Inn - 102 Wagonga Street, Narooma NSW 2546

Queen Chow Narooma will be serving a fresh take on traditional Cantonese cuisine to the local Narooma community, with all the classic Queen Chow favourites covered.

Another must-try will be a selection of steamed, baked and fried dumplings by revered dumpling master, Eric Koh, guaranteed to satisfy all your dumpling cravings.

Simple, well-executed dishes are at the heart of the menu created by Tal Buchnik (formerly Mr. Wong) and Queen Chow Manly’s Toby Worthington, and Australia’s best seafood will take centre stage to compliment the coastal surroundings.

The elegant space offers a fun yet relaxed surrounding for all guests, complete with large tables featuring a lazy Susan for a communal and fun experience for big groups, plus an abundance of tables for couples and smaller groups to enjoy a great lunch or night out.

Menu highlights include Wagonga rock oysters locally sourced with rice wine mignonette, local sashimi with mandarin ponzu, hand dived local Abalone, local crayfish with XO sauce, grilled local scallops with kombu butter and a Balmain bug omelette with fragrant chilli oil and fried bread.

Queen Chow Narooma will be open throughout summer and into 2022. Accommodation at The Whale Inn remains open, with plans for the evolution of the property to be announced in due course.

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There’s something special about lolly shops.

Whenever you find one, you can feel your inner child come to life. There’s the sugar rush of course, but it’s also the full sensory experience of the sweet smells and so many different colours on display.

The Mogo Lolly Shop is no exception. From fudge to gummy bears, chocolate to sherbet, and everything in between, the Mogo Lolly Shop has everything your sweet tooth could want.

Theresa has always been passionate about supporting local businesses and loves stocking handmade Australian products in the shop.

Mogo Lolly Shop also offers a great variety of affirmation giftware, so there really is something for everyone in this little treasure of a store.

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While Theresa says she has loved her time owning the Mogo Lolly Shop, after a tough couple of years it is time for her to step back and take some time to rest.

“I would like to thank every single person who has come through our shop doors,” says Theresa.

“You will never truly know or understand how much joy you have brought into my life when you visit us here in Mogo.

“The Mogo Lolly Shop is a high paced happy environment and needs someone with the same passion for supporting Australian producers. I must say we do have the finest confectionery makers right here in Australia and that is what we have done for 10 years.”

For more information about The Mogo Lolly Shop, visit their Facebook page, or shop their delicious range online at www.mogolollyshop. com.au.

They have all the traditional sweets like milk bottles, freckles, caramel buds and musk sticks.

Then there’s the 19 different flavours of rocky road. Whether you like milk, dark or white chocolate, honeycomb, ginger, coffee or mint, you’re sure to find something you will love.

They are also proud to stock delicious Australian made pantry items like honey, jams and relishes, vinegars and teas.

They also have gift hampers available, pairing some beautiful local wines with their many treats, making them an easy gift anyone will love.

Owner Theresa Matthews also makes and stocks her very own handmade candles in the store. They are a special beeswax blend she has perfected over the last 10 years, using a locally supplied beeswax from the Mogo beekeeper.

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sparkle Adding a little sparkle to the rich tapestry of creative art and craft that makes up the little town of Mogo, Juela Mogo create gorgeous jewellery in their charming little store.

Whether you are looking for a unique piece for yourself, or want something specific created as a personalised gift for a loved one, owners Deb Gough and Bloss Theodore love to create special pieces for their clients Along with their talented team of jewellers, they take great pride in their work. An individually crafted piece from Juela Mogo is not just an investment, it’s an experience. At the studio, the team ensure that customers are involved with the design and creation of their jewellery.

Clients are invited to take a seat in the comfortable lounge area and have a consultation with one of the jewellers. The client involvement in the design process from inception to the refinement of the final product is important to the team.

One trend the Juela Mogo team has noticed recently is people coming in with older jewellery, looking to reincarnate it into something more modern. With the Mogo community, and the nation in general, always looking to become more sustainable, Deb and Bloss are pleased to help give unworn pieces a new lease of life.

In fact, the Juela Mogo showroom and workshop has been converted from one of the

region’s first settlers cottages from the 1860s, and retains a rustic charm. That synergy of old and new is the fabric from which Juela Mogo draws inspiration.

You can also browse their lovely range of handmade jewellery in store, with an amazing variety of styles created with all sorts of materials.

The wonderful part about travelling around little towns in Australia means you can stumble across gems like Juela Mogo, where you will find not only a beautiful, quality keepsake, but also meet wonderful people and create memories that last a lifetime.

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TAKE A C U LTUR AL T R AIL ACRO S S T H E S O UTH While the Sapphire Coast is renowned for its natural beauty, it’s also a haven for arts and culture, and the easiest way to learn what’s on offer is to visit the Creative South website.

Creative South is a cultural trails website, which was launched back in June. Despite the best of intentions, the pandemic had other plans for the region, sending much of it into lockdown.

Now, as venues reopen and events begin to launch, it’s worth taking a look at this great arts and culture resource once again.

A joint project between South East Arts and Southern Tableland Arts and funded through CREATE NSW’s RESTART initiative, the website brings to life the vast and vibrant creativity of South Eastern NSW, giving you a dynamic and engaging tool to uncover hidden cultural treasures.

South East Arts Executive Director, Andrew Gray, said that arts and culture are a great way for visitors to connect with the local community during their visit.

“Whether it’s attending a major annual music festival or a chance to visit an artist in their studio, visitors to the region can engage with the unique creative expression of regional life,” Andrew said.

When visiting the website, you can personalise your search by selecting a region you’d like to explore and a category to discover, or simply view the entire catalogue on offer.

“It can be a challenge at times for visitors to the region to know what’s on offer in the region, so this new website draws together the diverse offerings across a range of artforms,” Andrew added.

Categories include creative retail and markets, festivals, public art, museums and heritage, music and performance, and galleries and studios.

Creative retail and markets includes inspiring or colourfully quirky creative retail experiences selling handmade from near and far, country craft, collectables and one-offs to make your trip all the more memorable.

Festivals in the south often feature national and international artists, performers, music, sculpture, literature and dance, drawing focus and celebrating life in the regions.

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Public art on offer includes sculpture, murals, street art, installations in public places, as well as permanent, significant street art not commissioned or approved by anyone.

The museums and heritage category lists the top museums in the south of the state as well as historic homes and sites open to the public at some point during the year.

The south also boasts an abundance of music and performance events, adding vibrancy to the community and presenting original contemporary arts. The new cultural website ensures you won’t miss any of them, listing a number of interesting regional venues or organisations that host regular live performance, music, theatre, and dance.

Galleries of all sizes are also included on the website, as well as exhibitions and retail venues, and artist hubs and studios where you can see artists at work.

As you browse the many hidden gems across the southern region, you can add them to a travel itinerary feature called ‘My Trip’, where you can map out your perfect cultural getaway.

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Grand Matriarch Distillery is impressively and appropriately named and is fast becoming famous for its smooth and delicious vodka.

It also has a special focus on the environment as the vodka bottle (one litre or 500 mls) can be reused as a water bottle or recycled.

This Far South Coast micro-distillery lovingly creates small batches of handmade vodka in an idyllic Bega Valley setting with the blue skies, green pastures, forests, deep oceans and sparkling water inspiring a pure and refreshing product.

The product is sold in bottle shops, markets and at special events.

The business began in a modest kitchen environment using a small 25 litre still and although it has grown in size, distiller Coral Reynolds has kept its handmade small batch process.

Coral has a manufacturing wholesaler licence; there is no cellar door, direct to public licence.

She started distilling about five years ago and has been enjoying this new business and lifestyle journey.

“Vodka can be made out of anything,” she said.

“It has the same fermentation and distilling process as gin but it’s not infused - it’s a neutral spirit.”

In addition to producing delightful vodka Grand Matriarch Distillery offers an events and function service, providing a fully licensed mobile bar and trained staff who can supply cocktails, freshly made juices, soft drinks, beer, wine and spirits.

Why not hire Grand Matriarch for your next special event, whether it be a party, engagement, wedding, company or other function?

Grand Matriarch Distillery is proudly a 100 per cent Australian family-owned business and supports Australian industries.

LOCAL STOCKISTS INCLUDE: Bega - Dan Murphy, The Commercial Hotel and Bottle Shop; Tathra - Tathra Cellars; Bermagui - Bermagui Cellars; Pambula - Local Liquor Foodworks, Little Bottler, Banksia Restaurant and Toast Café; Merimbula - Liquor Legends, Sapphire Cellars and the Merimbula Wharf Aquarium and Restaurant; Eden – Great Southern Inn Bottle Shop; Basin View – Basin View Urban Cellars; and BWS stores in Eden, Tura Beach and Merimbula.

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AMAZING MANGROVES REGENERATION Two years after the catastrophic 2019/2020 Black Summer bushfires, an environmental group is working with the community to monitor and regenerate mangrove forests which were severely impacted along the NSW South Coast.

This environmental challenge was something the OceanWatch team hadn’t seen before as mangroves don’t usually burn. But with those extreme fires, they did.

OceanWatch and a team of citizen scientists are now monitoring the mangroves to start the process of nursing them back to health, with the help of a $63,000 grant from the Landcare Led Bushfire Recovery Grants Program.

Mangroves serve as a habitat for thousands of species of marine and land creatures, and are essential for a balanced aquatic ecosystem.

During the bushfires, sections of mangrove forest around Batemans Bay, were effectively cooked by the heat of the intense fires, killing off trees and destroying habitat. Where healthy mangroves had once thrived, all that remained were skeleton trees that caused bait fish to move offshore, and sediment leading to poor water quality for local oysters.

Seeing the damage first hand, oyster grower Kevin McAsh invited OceanWatch to view the burned

landscape for themselves, and put together a plan to regenerate the mangroves. Dr Claudia Santori, OceanWatch spatial project officer, visited the area early in 2021 to inspect the trees damaged by the bushfires along the Clyde River and at Mogendoura Creek.

“Even a year after bushfires had torn through the landscape, sections were not regenerating naturally. This is because of the tidal nature of mangroves, and though the trees produce many seeds, they don’t always land somewhere they can fix onto, or the seeds aren’t viable,” she said.

“The first part of our program was to observe the impacted sites to understand how mangroves regenerate. Part of this observation is the training of on-ground citizen scientists who can monitor progress. This data will be used to shape an action plan catered for each section of the mangroves.

“We need to show the extent of the damage and the limited ability of the mangroves to regenerate on their own, so we can get the permits we need to revive the mangroves as they are on public land,” she added.

Once permits and data are in hand, Dr Santori said there are several ways the group can aid the mangroves.

“Some actions are passive, like signage and talking

to landowners to keep them off the mangroves as they regenerate, while others are more active, requiring hand planting of seedlings or even dropping them from a modified drone,” she said.

An issue was the difficulty in managing regeneration when mangroves varied and don’t respond to the same techniques.

“The challenge with mangroves is there is no onesize-fits-all approach. Some mangroves are muddy; others sandy, so the data we collect will guide us for the best approach for the section being regenerated,” Dr Santori said.

OceanWatch expects to complete their observation work by the end of the year, with regeneration work to be completed by April 2022. The hope is by training locals in mangrove monitoring they can continue to care for the mangroves for years to come.

The $14 million Landcare Led Bushfire Recovery Grants Program is supporting projects in regions impacted by the Black Summer bushfires of 2019-20, and has been funded by the Australian Government’s Bushfire Recovery Program for Wildlife and their Habitat.

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Snug to the town’s attractive Water Gardens, this heritage listed former courthouse, police station and residence is a well maintained visitor-friendly experience.

Each room tells a different but related story of the Bay’s development including medicine, education, crime and punishment, military history and domestic arrangements.

The Heritage Museum’s outbuildings are even of interest, including an original police cell, timber town history, south coast NSW Gems and Geology, dairy and rural shed exhibits.

The popular museum offers an entertaining mix of permanent, temporary and travelling exhibitions, inviting visitors to share their stories and enjoy others such as First Nation canoe construction, one of many audio-visuals and hands-on opportunities to explore local history.

There’s even a 1940s to 1960s entertainment feature, with a “go on – dress up” area and black and white film footage.

And are you interested in some holiday reading, or perhaps you’re a history buff? Not one, but two quality pre-loved bookshops are on-site to browse at the rear of the museum.

There is a dedicated kids’ space for old fashioned games to keep the youngsters amused, and a Curiosity Corner for all ages.

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The Batemans Bay Heritage Museum is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 10am-3pm, with additional hours during January holidays.

Check the website for updates.

Entry is $5 per head, with children under 12 free, and Covid-19 current compliance regulations apply.

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The lifting of the cruise ban by the Australian Government this month (December) is expected to give the tourism industry of Eden a much-needed boost with a re-start expected early in 2022.

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Local organisations, businesses and retailers who are involved in and benefit from this industry hope to see the cruise Eden market grow and flourish again.

Since the Ruby Princess Coronavirus outbreak in March 2020, international cruise ships have been banned from entering Australia.

“Port Authority of NSW looks forward to working with NSW Health on the return of domestic cruising following the lifting of the cruise ban by the Australian Government, currently in place until December 17, 2021,” a spokeswoman for Port Authority of NSW said.

“We are very aware that the cruise industry plays a vital part in the local economy of Eden and the Bega Valley, and the community has faced very difficult times during the Black Summer bushfires and Covid19 pandemic.”

The spokeswoman said Port Authority of NSW looks forward to welcoming cruises back to Eden, especially with the new Eden Welcome Centre, home to Eden Visitor Information Centre, which provides an additional boost to the local visitor economy.

The cruise industry is highly popular in Australia.

When visiting Merimbula, there are an abundance of tranquil walks to help you unwind and destress. One such walk is the Merimbula Boardwalk.

Winding its way from Merimbula Bridge to Top Lake it's the perfect way to appreciate the lake's ecology and positioning.

Take a stroll along the boardwalk and go on a journey through an everchanging landscape of tidal flow and mangrove beds, under tall eucalypts and past Merimbula’s famous Sydney Rock Oyster farms.

Accessible from several places, it's easiest to find the start near the bridge or park at Top Lake carpark and walk back towards town. An easy 3.4km walk for all ages.

According to Port Authority of NSW, 1240 cruise ships visited Australian ports in 2019.

Stringent new health and infection control measures are to be put in place when cruises eventually do restart in Australian waters.

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WELCOME BACK! Now that some normality has returned, Creative Arts Batemans Bay (CABBI) would like to invite you, your friends and family to visit our gallery in Mogo.

The Gallery Committee members led by Curator, Julie Lark, have taken this lull in time to revamp our premises and "electronics".

Our members at CABBI have opportunities to publicly exhibit as well as apply to be our featured artist. There is much opportunity to learn about art, hanging, and lots of artisan skills as members are encouraged to volunteer a few days a month.

We are open 7days a week, 364 days a year (closed Christmas Day), from 10 - 4pm. We are fully COVID compliant, your safety is our concern!

Email: www.cabbi.com.au, or Phone: 0490 026 929

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After having so much time to practise our skills we will be having our 37th Annual Exhibition.

This will be a professionally judged exhibition, we welcome Margaret Ainscott (fine art) and Mirabel Fitzgerald (artisan and sculpture), as well as prizes in all categories, including photography, fine arts, sculptures and artisan.

The Official to open the exhibition will be Ms Di Jay, she brings with her a wealth of knowledge as well as being convenor of River of Art Festival, and Narooma Oyster Festival.

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Please come and support our show as many local businesses have given support when they themselves have needed it.

Save The Date: Tuesday, December 21 - Sunday January 92. Daily 10 - 4, closed Christmas Day.

Enquiries email: secretary@cabbi. com.au.

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NPWS – DISCOVERY SUMMER HOLIDAY PROGRAM The NSW NPWS is already experiencing high bookings on summer holiday camping and accommodation spots all over the state, especially in coastal areas.

There are various interactive and educational guided activities available in our Sapphire Coast national parks, including school holiday guided tours which are running on January 7, 14 and 21.

HISTORIC LIGHTHOUSE AND LY-EE MOON Put yourself in the shoes of a 19th century lighthouse keeper at Green Cape Lightstation in Ben Boyd National Park. Explore the lighthouse's history and the fate of the Ly-ee-Moon on this guided tour.

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19TH CENTURY WHALING Join an experienced, local guide on a tour of the historic Davidson Whaling Station, on the shores of the picturesque Kiah Inlet in Ben Boyd National Park.

Learn about the area’s legendary killer whales, “Old Tom” and how local Aboriginal people and the Davidson family conducted whaling operations.

Time: 1.30pm-2.30pm.

Cost: $20 (6 years +) To book, visit nswparks.info/tours or phone 1300 072 757.

Bookings are essential for all tours, unless otherwise stated.

Spaces are limited, so early booking is recommended.

Bookings are required by midday of the business day prior to the activity.

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NAROOMA MOTORS CAR SHOW It’s time to start your engines with the Narooma Car Show set to roar again on January 29, 2022 at NATA Oval.

This will be the eighth annual Narooma Motors Classic and Fancy Car and Bike Show with up to $3000 in prizes.

The range of competition categories includes the presentation of 19 trophies, with at least five dedicated to motorcycles.

All trophies will carry with them a cash prize, almost $3200 in prizes to vehicle entrants.

Gulf Western Oil will be in attendance with their "Lone Rider" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ig6-nWjsMQ Mark from NTW (tyre warehouse) will be there with the biggest meanest street legal modified massive 4x4 you ever saw.

Shannon’s Insurance will set up a marquis (and possibly the giant truck).

Plus, there will be some very cool giveaways from Repco Batemans Bay. And SHOWBAGS containing some quality items.

These will still be free but given out rather than first in grabbers.

Organisers thank those who have generously sponsored prizes.

CATEGORIES INCLUDE: First place (car) Sponsor: Narooma Motors $300 First place (motorcycle) Sponsor: Narooma Motors $300 3. Second place (car) Sponsor: Narooma Motors $200 4. Second place (motorcycle) Sponsor: Narooma Motors $200 1.

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Food stalls, games and fun activities for children are part of the community day with plenty of random prizes and giveaways as usual.

This is the perfect opportunity for motor enthusiasts to connect and for a fun family social gathering after so many months of having to stay at home.

Gates open to the public at 9am and it is planned to keep them open all day.

For further information https://naroomamotors. com/annual-car-show

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FOR ARALUEN ROAD IS UNDERWAY Work is underway to construct a new route around a significant landslide on Araluen Road, approximately 22 kilometres from Moruya.

Eurobodalla Council has negotiated agreement and funding for the alternate route, which director of infrastructure Warren Sharpe described as “a safer and far more resilient solution for the community into the future”.

“We expect to have sealed the road there by Christmas, with residential traffic allowed through the worksite in November.

These dates are subject to reasonable weather and to no other significant challenges being identified during construction,” Mr Sharpe said.

“The new route goes through private land and state forest and we thank both landowners and Forestry NSW for their collaboration in helping

make this improved outcome possible for the whole community.

“Despite impacts from ongoing rainfall, we’ve also completed the upgrade of the temporary detour route, including gravel resheeting, to improve driving conditions for residents.”

Araluen Road suffered damage on an unprecedented scale following a series of natural disasters.

Mr Sharpe said along with personal, property and environmental impacts, Deua Valley and Merricumbene residents had to deal with access issues arising from damage to the Councilmaintained road network from the 2019-20 bushfires and a series of storms and flooding, with destroyed bridges, collapsed roadside slopes, damaged road surfaces and dangerous fire-

affected trees.

“We still have many challenges elsewhere along the length of Araluen Road, which remains closed for the foreseeable future around 43 kilometres from Moruya. NSW Public Works Advisory have been engaged to investigate options to restore access at that location. We expect it to take about five months before any decisions about restoring the existing road or routing around the landslide area can be made,” Mr Sharpe said.

“We continue to work hard at rebuilding damaged roads right across Eurobodalla; rectifying other landslide sites and removing dead trees along the 490km of bushfire-affected roadways. We are grateful for the support of the NSW and Australian Governments under natural disaster funding arrangements.”

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EVENTS

DECEMBER 2021  Sun 26 & Fri 7 Jan: Summer Barefoot Bowls, Bermagui Country Club, 5pm & 7pm  Mon 27: Double Boat Dive, 7am - 12:30pm, Eden Visitor Information Centre  Fri 31: New Year’s Eve Firework display 9:30pm at Club Tuross  Orphan Music & Moruya Waterfront Hotel presents: A NYE party, 6pm - 1 Jan till 12:30am, Moruya Water front Hotel Motel  New Years Eve at Club Catalina

Snowy Monaro Region, Queanbeyan Palerang & Canberra

JANUARY 2022  Sat 1: NYD at Bermi Country Club, ft JK-47, The Moving Stills & more! 3pm -11pm, Bermagui Country Club  Wed 5: Jimeoin - 'Live', 8pm - 9:30pm, Narooma Golf Club  Fri 7: Somebody Like You - Keith Urban & Bryan Adams Tribute Show, 6:30pm - 11pm, Club Tuross  Never Ending 80’s: 80s v 90s Battle of the Decades, Club Sapphire Merimbula, 9am, 8 Jan till 12pm  Family History and Ancestry, 10:30am – 12pm, Bermagui Library Mon 10 & Tues 11: Dinomania: Come face to face with five of your favourite dinosaurs at ‘DINOMANIA’, 4:30 pm, Tomakin Sports Club  Mon 10, 17 & 24: Summer Lego club, 10:30am - 11:30am, Hanging Rock Pl, Batemans Bay Library  Fri 14 - Sun 16: 2022 Simrad Tollgate Island Classic, 7am, Batemans Bay Game Fishing Club Sat 15: Classical music at Narooma Library, 5:30pm -7pm, Field St, Narooma  Alive In The 70's, 9:30am -12pm, Club Sapphire, 119 Main St, Merimbula  Mon 17 & Tues 18: Batemans Bay Brick Show, 10am, Batemans Bay Soldiers Club, 6 Beach Rd Thurs 20: Andrea Warren/ Lorum Artist Group presents Me and My Animal Totem, 10am - 12pm, Landscape and Connection with Andrea Warren, 2pm - 4pm, 11 Page St, Moruya RSL Memorial Hall  Fri 21: The Merimbula Sea Change Expo, 7am to 23 Jan from 7am, Club Sapphire, Merimbula  Eurobodalla Show Stock Horse Day, 8am, Moruya

EVENTS

DECEMBER 2021 • Fri 24: Christmas Eve Carols | Thredbo Alpine Resort, 6pm – 7.30 pm • Tues 28: Jindabyne Rodeo | John Connors Sportsground Jindabyne, 11.30am • Fri 31: NYE ‘ONE LOUDER’ Band | Club Bombala, from 8pm

JANUARY 2022 • Sat 8 – Sat 15: Thredbo Fun & Fitness Week | Thredbo Alpine Resort, www.thredbo.com.au • Mon 10 – Fri 21: MTB School Holiday Camps | Thredbo Alpine Resort, www.thredbo.com.au • Fri 28 – Sun 30: Numeralla Folk Festival – Numeralla, numeralla.org.au/FolkFestival • Fri 28 – Sun 30: Thredbo Blues Festival | Thredbo Resort • Sat 29: Bombala Australia Day Wood & Wool Festival | Bombala Showground, 7am FEBRUARY 2022 • Fri 4 – Sun 6: Snowies MTB Festival 2022 | Lake Crackenback, from Thredbo to Jindabyne.

• Sat 5: Nimmitabel Show | Nimmitabel Showground • Sat 12: 38th Cathcart Variety Show – Cathcart Hall • Sun 20: TREX Snowy Mountains Triathlon 2022 | Lake Crackenback Resort • Mon 21 – Sun 27: Bungendore Country Music Muster • Sunday 27: Monaro Billy Kart Derby | Cooma Showground

MARCH 2022 • Sat 5: Delegate Show | Delegate Showground • Sun 6: Dalgety Show | Dalgety Showground • Sat 12: Cooma Show | Cooma Showground • Sat 19: Bombala Show | Bombala Showground • Sun 20: Rotary Markets & Multicultural Festival | Cooma • Fri 25: CONFETTI & CHAOS - the most hilarious Wedding Reception ever, 7:00 pm | The Carrington Inn, 59 Ellendon St, Bungendore

Please note: Some events require bookings. All events were correct at time of printing.

Please visit eventbrite.com, eurobodalla.com.au and sapphirecoast.com.au for updated information as well as the websites of individual businesses and events. Events can also be found on Facebook. Please adhere to individual venue COVID safety guidelines. If you have an event you would like published in our March edition please email coast.sales@monaropost.com.au.

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 Sat 22 & Sun 23: 2022 Eurobodalla Agricultural Show, The Moruya Agricultural and Pastoral Society, eurobodallashow.org.au  Sun 23: Tathra Wharf to Waves ocean swim, Tathra Wharf  Tues 25 & Wed 26: Australia Day 2022 Classic! Famous Light to Light Walk, Eden, 6pm, 26 Jan at 7pm, Great Southern Inn, Eden  Sat 29 & Sun 30: Introduction to Permaculture, 8:30am, 30 Jan till 4:30pm, Brogo Permaculture Gardens, 397 Hawks Head Rd, Brogo  #bAY-uNdERgROUND & Salty Noise Records presents Grunge Fest, 12am - 12pm, 23 Kylie Cres, Batemans Bay  NSW Open Qualifier ProAm Event, Moruya Golf Club

 Creative writing workshop, 10am - 2pm, Narooma Library  Fri 25 - Sun 27: Narooma Seals Weekend, 6pm & 7 Feb at 2pm  Marine Rescue Charity Event, 2pm 11pm, Moruya Golf Club Sat 26: Eden Mini Rally, Sapphire Coast Sporting Car Club  Volunteer Youth against domestic violence Colour run, 7am - 1pm, Moruya Riverside Park  Stars of Eurobodalla 5:30pm at Batemans Bay Soldiers Club  Comedy Night @tilbavalley, 6:00 pm, Tilba Valley Winery & Ale House

MARCH 2022  Fri 4: Artist floor talk with Irene Harmsworth, 5:45pm FEBRUARY 2022 7pm, Hanging Rock Pl, Batemans Bay Library  Fri 4: The Basil Sellers Exhibition Centre presents Copy  Fri 4 & Sat 5: SCULPTURE Bermagui at Bermagui Surf of Kurt Sorensen, A Strange Occurrence, 5:30pm Lifesaving Club, Dickinson Point & foreshore - 7:30pm, Corner of Vulcan St & Campbell St, Moruya  Sat 5: An Autumn Eco-Fashion Show, 1pm - 3pm,  Sat 5: Tri Batemans Bay Festival, Tomakin Sapphire Coast Anglican College, 2 Max Slater Dr, Bega Sports Club  Sat 5 & Sun 6: As You Like It by William Shakespeare in  Sun 6: The Zela Margossian Quintet, 2:00pm, the Garden, 7pm & 6 Mar at 9:30pm, Eurobodalla Regional Four Winds Pavillion, 17 Four Winds Rd, Barragga Botanic Garden Bay  Fri 4, 11 & Fri 25: Gin School, 1pm - 4pm, Stony Creek Farm Fri 11: Fundraiser Dinner & Snail Races, Club Distillery Sapphire, Merimbula  Sat 12: Kokedama Workshop with Annette Boyd,  Sing, Sing, Sing with Kim Edgar-Lane, 12:3pm 12:30pm- 3:30pm, Corner of Vulcan St & Campbell St, 3:30pm, Cornerof Vulcan St & Campbell St, Moruya Moruya  Sat 12 & Sun 13: Cobargo AP & H Society Annual Show,  Sat 12 & Sun 13: 11th Annual Hotondo Broulee Bay to Cobargo, www.cobargoshow.org.au Breakers Ocean Swim, 10pm to 13 Mar at 12am, Heath St, Thurs 17: Library Lovers Day: Romance themed trivia Broulee night, 5:45pm - 7:15pm, Batemans Bay Library  Fri 11 - Sun 13: EAT Merimbula, 10am - 2pm, Merimbula, Fri 18 - Sun 20: Narooma Trip, come play with the seals!, www.eatfestival.com.au 9:30am to 20 Feb from 4:45pm  Fri 18: Julia Jacklin, 7pm - 11:30pm, Narooma Kinema Fri 18 -Sun 20: Crank It Up Batemans Bay: 3 days of music,  Women Embrace The Sapphire Coast Light cars and dancing! Clyde St, 2 Light Hike & Kayak, 11am to 23 Mar at 3pm, Batemans Bay Merimbula Sat 19: Songs From The Book Of Life,  Fri 25 & Sat 26: Moruya Blues & Roots Festival, 2:30pm - 5:30pm, 5pm & 26 Mar at 11:30pm, Moruya Waterfront Murrah Hall, 2989 Tathra-Bermagui Hotel Motel Rd, Murrah  Sat 26: Pink Light Disco, 7:30pm - 11:59pm, Bega  Classic movie screening, 2pm Country Club, 1477 Tarraganda Ln 4pm, Batemans Bay Library

Markets Eden Markets: Third Sat of every month, 9am - 1pm,

Uniting Church Hall and Community Garden, Chandos St  Cobargo Markets: Every Sat, 9am till 1pm.  Pambula Markets: Second Sunday of every month, Pambula Village sports oval.  Narooma Markets: Fourth Sunday of each month, 8.30am-1pm, NATA Oval.  Dalmeny Markets: Every second Sunday of each month, 8.30am-1pm, Dalmeny Community Hall.  Tilba Market: Every Sat, 8am til 12pm, Big Tilba Hall. Bega Produce Markets: Every Fri , 8am - 1pm, Littleton Gardens  Merimbula Seaside Markets: Third Sun of every month, 8am - 12pm, Ford Park, Merimbula Twilight Holiday Market - every Sat in Jan, 4pm, Twyfold Hall, Merimbula.  Moruya Markets: Moryua Country Market, held every second Sat in December and every Sat in January, 8:30am – 1pm, Riverside Park, Moruya .

SAGE Farmers Market Moruya, Moruya Riverside Park, every Tues afternoon from 3pm. Bermagui Growers Markets: Thursdays, 4pm, Bermagui Country Club. Candelo Markets: First Sunday of every month, 8.30am, William Street. Wyndham Villager Market: Fourth Sunday of every month, 8.30am - 1pm, Wyndham Hall.

 Nethercote Produce Market: Fourth Sat of Jan,

April, July & Oct, 8am - 12pm, Nethercote Hall.

 Batehaven Markets Wed, 11.30 -2.30pm at 158 Edward Rd,

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 Batemans Bay Markets: First and third Sunday every

month (plus additional markets on some Sundays during school holidays and long weekends) Corrigan's Beach Reserve, Batehaven, 9am to 1pm.  Nelligen Markets: Nelligen Markets 2nd Sat, 9:30am 2pm, Nelligen Mechanics Institute Hall  Braidwood Markets: Braidwood Farmers’ Market, 1st & 3rd Saturday of each month from 8.30am – 12.30pm, the National Theatre in the main street of Braidwood.  Bungendore Markets: 9am - 3pm, 2nd Sunday of each even month, Bungendore War Memorial Hall, Molonglo St  Queanbeyan Markets: Campbell St town park, third Sunday of every month, 9am – 2pm.  Cooma Markets: Cooma Rotary Markets, 3rd Sunday of every month, 8:30am – 1:30pm, Centennial Park, Cooma Jindabyne Hall Markets: First Sat of the month, Jindabyne Memorial Hall, 10am - 2pm.  Adaminaby Markets: held on the first Sat of the month, Adaminaby CWA Markets on the Green, 8.30am -1.30pm Bredbo Markets: 4th Sunday of each month, Bredbo Hall, 9am – 3pm

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- Joe Q @ CN Tues 4: Rick Bamford @ CN Wed 5: Tim Pringle @ CN Thurs 6: Chris McGrath @ CN Fri 7 : Simon Rudston-Brown @ CN Sat 8: Corey Legge @ SPHN, 6pm - Tim McMahon @ TW, 12pm - Jason Lee Band @ CN Sat 8 - Sun 9: ' Jazz Alley' @ Tathra Hotel, 3pm Sun 9: Jay Podger @ SPHN, 1pm - Val Moogz (aka Hannah Matysek) @ TW, 12pm - Alexie Pigot @ CN Mon 10: Andrew Wortes @ CN Tues 11: Richard Cooke @ CN Wed 12: Andrew Wortes @ CN Thurs 13: Rob Simpson@ CN Fri 14: Drewtone Duo, Dre Blundell & Tony Le Rhodes @ CN Sat 15: Nellijam presents a Rocking Reggae concert NGC USUAL SUSPECTS @ SPHN, 5pm - The Loop @ CN Sun 16: Jessica Spahr @ TW, 12pm - Dust and Echo @ CN Tues 18: Totum @ TW, 12pm Thurs 20: Joe Driscoll @ CN Fri 21: Swamp Stompers @ SPHN - Michael Kopp @ CN Sat 22: The Chordroys @ TW, 12pm - Southern Impact @ CN Sun 23: Jacii Leigh @ SPHN, 1pm - Robin Simpson @ TW, 12pm - Intensity Duo @ CN Wed 26 AUSTRALIA DAY: The Spindrift Saga @

SPHN - Matt Dent @ CN Thurs 27: Gerard Masters @ CN Fri 28: Roddy Reason @ MGC, 6:30pm - Gavin Rimmer @ CN Sat 29: Dave Newman @ TW, 12pm - INXS: Live Baby Live @ TSC, 8pm - Dust and Echo @ CN Sun 30: Baeden @ TW, 12pm - Riverrock: CN FEBRUARY 2022 Fri 4: Amber Lawrence & Catherine Britt - Love & Lies Tour @ SDT, 6pm Sat 12: TONY JAGGERS @ TW, 12pm - Adam Harvey @ CSM, 9:am - Kelly Brouhaha @ Wyndham Town Hall, 7pm Sun 13: Felicity Dowd @ TW, 12pm Sat Feb 19 & Sun 20: Atomic Hi Tones, 7:30pm – 20 Feb 2022, 2pm @ Batemans Bay Soldiers Club Sat 19: Benji Fowler @ TW, 12pm Sun 20: Roddy Reason @ TW, 12pm Fri 25: Tony Jaggers @ MGC, 6:30pm Sat 26: Stick Whack @ TW, 12pm Sun 27: Whiskey Dram @ TW, 12pm MARCH 2022 Sun 6: Two Dogs Plucking @ TW, 12:30pm Sat 12: Michael Menager @ TW, 12pm Sun 13: Stitch @ TW, 12pm Sat 19: Ethan Parlato @ TW, 12pm Sun 20: Moondog @ TW, 12pm

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Free live music in the beer garden every Sunday and through the school holidays on Saturdays too, starting Saturday Dec 18.

DECEMBER

8 Summer Saturdays' Session - Solo West 9 Sunday Arvo Session - Jakob Poyner 15 Saturdays' Session - Dust n Echos 16 Sunday Arvo Session - Ako 22 Saturdays' Session - Benji Fowler 23 Sunday Arvo Sessions - ChangoTRee 26 Wed: Australia Day 2022! Joe Driscoll 29 Saturdays' Session - Red Heart Blue 30 Summer Saturdays' Session - Solo West

18 Summer Saturday Sessions - Stitch 19 Sunday Arvo Session - Soul Stories 26 Sun: Boxing Day - ChangoTRee 31 Fri: NYE – Live music from 6.30pm then DJ til midnight

JANUARY 1 Sat : NYD Chill Out with Chris O'Connor 2 Sunday Arvo Session - Robz Simpson 3 Mon: Public Holiday - Andrew Wortes

Check out www.dromedaryhotel.com.au for more information. All gigs from 4pm - 7pm

FEBRUARY 6 Sunday Arvo Session - Felicity Dowd 13 Sunday Arvo Session - Tony Jaggers 20 Sunday Arvo Session - Klaus Tietz 27 Sunday Arvo Session - Mark Austin

NYD Chill Out with Chris O'Connor | Sat 1 | 4pm - 7pm Chris O’Connor plays vintage blues as if they were written yesterday.

MARCH 6 Sunday Arvo Session - Chris O'Connor 13 Sunday Arvo Session - Pickin' Thyme 20 Sunday Arvo Session – Richard Lawson 27 Sunday Arvo Session - Laine and Levi

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‘As You Like It’ brings all of Shakespeare’s best ideas together in one masterful play of love, betrayal, mischief and foolery, and features some of the most iconic and memorable Shakespearean lines ever spoken.

This outdoor theatre event is guaranteed to delight, with the Essential Theatre Company welcoming you to sit back, top up your glass and enjoy its 20th anniversary Shakespeare production!

And the Essential Theatre Company is set to delight audiences with its Shakespeare in the Garden performance of the play in Batemans Bay on March 5 and 6, 2022.

The outdoor picnic performance of As You Like It will be enjoyed in the Eurobodalla Regional Botanic Garden in Batemans Bay on both Saturday, March 5 and Sunday, March 6, 2022 from 6.30pm to 9pm.

Essential Theatre Company strips back any preconceived ideas as to how Shakespeare “should” be presented and creates productions accessible and enjoyable for all.

Essential Theatre Company is set to delight audiences with its Shakespeare in the Garden performance of ‘As You Like It’ in the Eurobodalla Regional Botanic Garden on March 5 and 6, 2022.

Experience has taught them how to juggle inclement and unpredictable weather, noisy cockatoos, stray dogs and most importantly how to celebrate the brilliant words of William Shakespeare.

Tickets will be $45 and are on sale now through Eventbrite.

In the case of rain, you will be notified of a change of venue to St Bernard’s Primary School, David Street, Batehaven – the show will go on!

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After a refreshing season of good rain, country shows are back on and are sure to be brimming with veggies, jams, flowers, milks, sheep and cattle, and so much more. The Group 6 shows kick off in January and then it’s non stop show fun up until the end of March. So get your akubra, boots and best shirt out, it’s show time.

PAMBULA – JANUARY 8

Pambula Show is known as ‘the friendly show’.

Why wouldn’t it be? The local community gets to enjoy farming country by the sea – it’s the best of both worlds – making them a very friendly bunch indeed. Both the 2020 and 2021 shows were cancelled, so Pambula is pulling out all the stops for their 2022 comeback, with so much to offer the whole family. This will include staples like equestrian events, wood chopping, stunning pavilion exhibits and much more. So come and enjoy this beautiful show, and pop by the beach for a dip on your way home too.

CANDELO – JANUARY 16 The Candelo Show is also back after having to cancel their last two years. Known as the ‘biggest little show on the coast’ this is one not to miss. Located in the hinterland of the Far South Coast, at the crossroads of Merimbula, Bega and Bombala, Candelo has always been a meeting place for the region. The show is well

attended by many surrounding locals, so has some of the finest exhibitions on show, plus plenty of entertainment for the whole family.

main performance with her band from 7.30pm.

There’s plenty more to enjoy too, so make sure you get yourself to the Cobargo Show.

EUROBODALLA – JANUARY 22-23

BEGA – FEBRUARY 18-20

Celebrating 150 years since the establishment of the Eurobodalla District Show Society, Eurobodalla will be pulling out all the stops for 2022. Held at the Moruya Showgrounds, it is one of the biggest shows in the south coast.

There will be four big days of horse events, from January 21, plus lots of other fun events like whip cracking, a pet show, live music and cattle speed sorting, just to name a a few. There will also be a performance from Eljay Freestyle Entertainment who specialise in motorbike and BMX stunts and tricks.

The Bega Show is one of the biggest in the region, and 2022 will be no exception. It is the 150th anniversary show, so it will be one to remember. There will be two full days of the normal events of the Bega show, exhibits, animal nursery, entertainment, show jumping, harness horse racing, demolition derby, fireworks, plus horse and dairy events on the Friday. Come on down and help Bega celebrate this milestone event.

COBARGO – FEBRUARY 12-13 The Cobargo Show Society is thrilled to be hosting the show yet again, after also having two years unable to hold the show. Of course there are all the usual show things to enjoy – rides, Dagwood dogs, showbags, horses, chooks, flowers, artworks – but there is an extra special feature to the 2022 Cobargo Show. Fivetime Golden Guitar Award winner and ARIA nominated country music star Amber Lawrence will be performing, not once but twice. A kids concert at 3pm on the Saturday, followed by a

BEMBOKA – MARCH 13 The Bemboka Show is one full of country heart. This little community put on a fantastic day, it is one to really look forward to. There is so much to see and do, including a cheese pavilion, dog jumping, historic car and farm machinery displays, stalls selling local foods and crafts, lots of entertainment for children and so much more of the usual country show delights.

Each of these fantastic shows has their own Facebook page, so check them out for all the details when you’re planning your next trip to the south coast.

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The Snowy Classic will be the organisation’s fifth Gran Fondo after the Bowral, Noosa, Mudgee and Clare Classics, and is expected to quickly position itself as ‘Queen of the Classics.’

The event will inspire an influx of cyclists to Jindabyne and the nation’s iconic Snowy Mountains region, who will contribute significantly to the year-round economy and bolster the tourism-dependent region.

Registrations are now open for the debut on 26 March 2022. The Snowy Classic will offer riders the opportunity to tackle true alpine climbs and European-style cycling right here in Australia.

With two options - 170km or 110km courses - on fully closed roads, and with participant safety the number one priority, it will be the cycling experience of the year.

NSW Minister for Jobs, Investment, Tourism and Western Sydney Stuart Ayres said the NSW Government was proud to support the Snowy Classic from 2022 until 2026, with the event

expected to inject $4.16 million into the State’s economy across the five-year period.

“We know the regional visitor economy is critically important to the wellbeing of NSW, which is why the NSW Government is supporting the Snowy Classic over five years to build a strong following and make it an annual must-attend event for cyclists and their families and friends,” Mr Ayres said.

“This will help the local visitor economy to grow and push us toward our target in the NSW Visitor Economy Strategy 2030 for regional overnight visitor expenditure to reach $25 billion.

“Visitors will be blown away by the stunning scenery and excellent tourism and hospitality offerings of the region – register now and start planning your itinerary through VisitNSW.com.”

Founder of the Snowy Classic and Classic Series events, James Yaffa, added “We are excited to see the popular Gran Fondo format expand and being part of this region was a long held ambition for our series of events.

“The Snowy Mountains precinct is simply

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We are super excited to officially be launching the inaugural Snowy Classic.”

With regional areas experiencing challenging times over several years now, Mr Yaffa said the core objective was to deliver a fun and safe event while helping the Snowy region deliver much-needed tourism and ongoing brand marketing.

The Snowy Classic is supported by the NSW Government through Destination NSW. Early Bird registrations for the inaugural Snowy Classic are now open, head to www. snowyclassic.com.au to register.

About Bicycling Australia Bicycling Australia is the nation’s most established and highly respected cycling media platform, in print and online for over 25 years and 231 issues. The brand is home to five national events which form The Classics series: the Bowral Classic, Clare Classic, Mudgee Classic, Noosa Classic and Snowy Classic making it the number one provider of Gran Fondo cycling events in Australia.

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All manner of cargo has been loaded or unloaded at Tathra Wharf.

The Tathra Wharf restoration project has reached a significant milestone with Bega Valley Shire Council’s Heritage Application now available for community feedback through the Heritage Council of NSW. The project aims to restore the wharf and building in accordance with heritage requirements and improve safety and accessibility. The proposal includes repair and replacement of the wharf substructure (piles) and structure (headstocks, girders and deck).

Replacement of stockyards and race. Restoration of the wharf building, including upgrade of electrical, hydraulic and fire services.

Rectification of non-compliances.

For more information on the Tathra Wharf Heritage Application and supporting documentation go to www.heritage.nsw.gov.au/ applications/state-heritage-items/have-your-say/ Tathra Wharf Museum committee members are particularly invested in this restoration proposal.

The museum is run by dedicated volunteers and provides a showcase for its extensive maritime history.

The museum is a popular attraction for visitors and locals and through the displays and exhibits they are able to immerse themselves in a bygone era, particularly that of steamer transport service for both livestock and passengers.

The wharf’s value to the Bega Valley in the 1800s cannot be underestimated.

The wharf’s importance to the Bega Valley in the 1800s cannot be under-valued.

Much of the area’s early success and development can be attributed to the significant role of the Tathra wharf.

As the rich Bega River flats and nearby coastal areas grew, and lack of transport options with poor roads, no rail and irregular punts used to cross the Bega River was evident, a jetty at Tathra was built to provide access for the shipping of local goods to Sydney.

The Bega Valley produced pigs, beef and skins, butter, cream and cheese, and wattle bark.

In 1862 a platform was constructed over the jetty.

Then in 1866 a single-storey cargo shed was added and the newly-formed Illawarra Steamship Company (locally known as the Pig and Whistle Line) provided a regular transport service by steamer, which was the beginning of nearly a century of partnership with the district’s farmers.

The wharf and buildings continued to undergo extensions during the late 1800s and into the 20th century. The present two-storey building, currently occupied by the Tathra Wharf Museum, was constructed in 1908 to store cargo.

Over time, the wharf was altered to meet the demands of its significant service it provided to the region. The last passenger steamship, the SS Cobargo, departed in 1952; two years later the SS

Tathra was the last cargo steamer to leave the wharf. Up to 1954 the real working wharf was the lifeblood of the district.

Sadly when management of NSW wharves was delegated to local shire councils, with a huge financial burden to bear, the wharves fell into a state of disrepair and a number of them went up in flames. The historical Tathra Wharf has however stood the test of time and was saved through a dedicated and concerted community effort.

CAN YOU SPARE SOME TIME TO HELP OUT AT THE MUSEUM? Tathra Wharf Museum is always on the lookout for volunteers. The committee deeply appreciates the dedication of its volunteers and makes sure the volunteers know how much they are appreciated.

Often their hard work and achievements go “under the radar” as these community-minded people do not expect rewards or recognition.

It goes without saying that new volunteers are welcomed with open arms.

If you can spare two-and-a-half hours once a month, contact the museum and they will happily “show you the ropes”.

If you would like to join the volunteers group or would like more information about the museum visit the website at: www.tathrawharfmuseum.org

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MORUYA JOCKEY CLUB’S NAROOMA CUP RACE DAY IS Moruya Jockey Club’s Narooma Cup is back up and racing on Sunday December 19 with gates to open at 11am.

Get your ticket today and come along for a day filled of fun and entertainment with the first race to begin at 1pm.

On the day there will be bookies, fully licensed bar, coffee van and TAB in operation as well as a variety of food options from the kiosk, Cut and Run Pizza, Mi Taco and Nomad Kitchens and BBQ. Bring the kids as well and they can entertain themselves on the jumping castle and get a treat from the ice cream van.

The racecourse is a picturesque country field with plenty of grassed areas for picnics and you can even set up a small marquee for your group, be sure to bring your own seats.

Dress up and go in the running for a prize in Fashions on the Field or dress down for a relaxing afternoon while enjoying some fresh

Clyde River oysters and a glass of crisp sparkling wine.

Cost is $10 with bookings to be done through Priors (02) 4472 4040.

This is not just about races; this is a genuine country experience where you can meet the locals, share a yarn and maybe even pick a winner.

As Club Narooma is the Major sponsor of the day all Members will be granted Free Entry and will not require ticket pre-purchase.

A Narooma Cup Bus Service will be offered on the day with two bus services departing Club Narooma and Club Dalmeny at 12.15pm with a return departing the race track at 6.10pm.

Cost is $10 with bookings to be done through Club Narooma (02) 4476 2135.

There will be a bus service running from Tuross Country Club departing 11.45am with a return departing the race track at 6.10pm.

Cost is $10 with bookings to be done through the Tuross Country Club (02) 4473 8186.

There will be a bus service running from Promenade Plaza Batemans Bay departing 11.30am with a return departing the race track at 6.10pm.

TATHRA BOWLO RACE DAY READY TO RIDE The Sapphire Coast Turf Club is set for an exciting few months on the track with thousands expected to flock through the gates to experience country racing at its finest.

Regarded as one of regional NSW’s finest racing setups, the Sapphire Coast Turf Club is gearing up to kick off a busy summer on Monday December 27 for the highly anticipated Tathra Beach Bowling Club Tathra Cup Family Race Day. The Tathra Beach Bowlo family race day will bring families, friends and racing enthusiasts together to celebrate the festive season while taking in one of the Sapphire Coast Turf Club’s premier events.

To help race goers get into the festive spirit, frocks and suits will be swapped for Hawaiian

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To pre-purchase your ticket before December 19 visit www.localtickets.com.au/event/naroomacup-14914 or find the link via Moruya Jockey Club’s Facebook page.

To enter all attendees must provide proof on the day that you are fully vaccinated and sign in utilising the Service NSW app.

Moruya Jockey Club would like to Thank all other sponsors on the day including Dalmeny IGA and Liquor, Rapleys Butcher, Mitre 10 Narooma, Merivale Group, East Coast Radio, Cameron’s Hardware and Harcourts Batemans Bay. Moruya Jockey Club is located at Donnelly Drive at North Head Moruya opposite the Moruya Airport.

UPCOMING RACES FOR 2021/2022 Tathra Beach Bowlo Tathra Cup Family Race Day Monday 27th December 2021

shirts. A complimentary drink will greet attendees on arrival, but you must be decked out in your best or worst Hawaiian shirt.

The gates will be thrown open from 12.30pm with children’s games and activities, and live music, set to keep the whole family entertained.

Tickets are just $15 per person with under 18s free.

Bega Cheese Bega Cup Carnival Day 1 Saturday 29th January 2022 Bega Cheese Bega Cup Carnvial Day 2 Sunday 30th January 2022

Punters are looking forward to the seven race meet as the best of the region’s horse industry battle it out for honours.

The day is proudly sponsored by the Tathra Beach Bowling Club, Tathra Beach House Apartments, Tathra Beach Country Club Grand Matriarch Vodka, Tathra Little Bottler, Linray Finance and Clarke Law.

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