Beagle Weekender Vol 146 March 13th 2020

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Josh Burkinshaw Images Spent a bit of last week making a video for Britz Camper vans to promote tourists to come to our Beau7ful South Coast. Loca7on: Potato Point.

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editorial Welcome to this week’s editorial, First it was fires, then floods and now pes7lence that has beset our economy. It is more than evident that with the fires we were NOT prepared. No one could have an7cipated what those fires did and what havoc prevailed during those Vol 16 September 15th 2017long weeks that decimated our local economy. To add further insult floods followed 28 December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 April 27th 2018 111 July 12th 2019 and while the rains were welcome the consequences of flooding over a parched landscape brought further deterrents on ash laden beaches for the tourists now being called back to swim in brown murky flood waters with high E.coli counts.

But come they did to bring support to our economy in a flourish of ac7vity over the last few weeks, drawn back to the region by na7onal campaigns, visits by TV celebri7es and by widespread social media ini7a7ves.

For many businesses and local employees who had fallen through the cracks of the very condi7onal handouts things were picking up. We just had the Canberra long weekend and the last weeks of summer s7ll linger. Easter approaches that will see the visitors return one last 7me before our annual influx of tourists draws to an end.

But enter the new calamity… COVID-19. Our pes7lence. Across the planet there is a hunkering down. There are towns, regions and now countries in isola7on with millions now in self-quaran7ne for a minimum of 14 days. While the community is warned of the general signs to watch for to determine if someone has the virus it is also possible that the virus can also be passed on by Asymptoma7c Carrier Transmission.

As Trump closes down borders and Australia begins to close down events and consider closing more borders we need to look to our region and wonder how prepared we are. Presently we have visitors from all over the country arriving, encouraged to be here, coming in via plane, car and more recently by sea. It just needs ONE person to set off a train of events. Just ONE person.

So is Eurobodalla ready? At what point might we advise visitors NOT to come? At what point will schools be required to close? When will Council close libraries, playgroups and bring a halt to its Community transport for our older residents? Do we have a plan? We certainly didn’t for the bushfires.

At what point should we consider saying “We are NOT Open for Business? The ques7on of con7nuing to passionately encourage visitors to the region to bolster our finances does expose us to what they might unknowingly bring with them. The situa7on reminds us of the same desperate invita7on aJer the New Year fires to call back visitors only to put them at risk on January 23rd. However, importantly, and approaching our fourth quarter of regional recession, every visitor dollar counts.

What advice do we have of where to present?

As the coronavirus situa7on is evolving in our state we are keenly following the direc7on of the NSW Department of Health. We will be informing the public of any changes as they occur, however for now, it is advisable that if you have signs of an acute respiratory infec7on (e.g. shortness of breath, cough, sore throat) with or without fever AND have travelled interna7onally in the 14 days before illness onset OR have a close or casual contact in 14 days before illness onset with a confirmed case of COVID-19, you are eligible for tes7ng.

Please DO NOT aMend your local general prac7ce or hospital. It is recommended you call your GPs recep7on to discuss your situa7on and a swab can be arranged to be taken from your car. This situa7on is likely to change in the event of overwhelming increases in eligible cases. If you can't contact your regular doctor or local hospital, call Health Direct on 1800 022 222.

Un7l next—Lei Beagle Editor…….. Lei Parker 0405100257 All Enquiries please email beagleweeklynews@gmail.com PO Box 3029 Tuross Head, NSW 2537 Copyright © South Coast Beagle Pty Ltd. All rights reserved. The Beagle Weekly is owned by SOUTH COAST BEAGLE PTY. LTD.

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Fire waste removal process grinds to a halt as Council and NSW Govt stall on Surf Beach Tip Vol 16 September 15th 2017 28 December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 2018 111April July 27th 12th 2019 On Tuesday March 3rd, 2020 Eurobodalla Council announced it had struck a deal with the NSW government

to get bushfire demoli7on waste off residents’ land saying the agreement meant waste contractors could SOON begin to dump fire affected waste at the shire’s 7ps, which will be managed and operated by NSW Government contractors for the dura7on of the clean-up.

A Council spokesperson advised the Beagle today that the situa7on remains as described in the 3rd March media release that states "waste contractors can soon dump fire affected waste at the shire’s three 7ps, which will be managed and operated by NSW Government contractors for the dura7on of the clean-up."

Council also advised on March 3rd that the approval for a three-metre high overtop at Surf Beach 7p will create an addi7onal 100,000 cubic metres of landfill, or the equivalent of four years’ capacity under normal circumstances and that poten7al existed for some asbestos demoli7on waste to be accepted in the second landfill at Surf Beach if required, and only once the fire-damaged cell has been repaired.

The arrangements would also see Brou landfill used for disposal of Eurobodalla’s asbestos contaminated clean-up waste. Air monitoring, vehicle wash down facili7es and specialist staff, plant and equipment will be part of the deal. Council’s Director of Planning Lindsay Usher said the arrangement would allow the bushfire clean up to take place efficiently while making sure the community’s regular waste management needs can be met in the coming years.

“The sheer volume of bushfire demoli7on waste would deprive Eurobodalla of long-term wastemanagement capacity. We expect to receive seven years’ worth of waste in four months,” he said at the 7me.

“The extra capacity the NSW Government has made available at Surf Beach addresses this for now, however, volumes will be monitored closely and if the amount of waste looks like exceeding agreed site capaci7es, the deal allows excess to be taken to approved sites outside the shire.”

Eurobodalla’s third waste management facility, a smaller waster transfer sta7on at Moruya, remains closed due to fire damage. Green waste and scrap metal will be recycled there once it reopens within the next few weeks. Council staff will con7nue to manage Surf Beach landfill for nonbushfire waste and assist contractors at Brou and Moruya.

Laing O'Rourke, project fire site clearing contractors, say they will engage qualified local contractors and local suppliers where possible to carry out make safe and clean up works to maximise local knowledge and exper7se, and assist the economic recovery of the communi7es. Through the dura7on of these works, Laing O’Rourke advise they will be undertaking a number of informa7on sessions with the local supply chain and communi7es to con7nue to provide updates about the program.

If your business is interested in par7cipa7ng in the program, please register. Laing O’Rourke will be in contact with all businesses that register (or have already registered via Public Works Advisory or Procurement NSW) with informa7on on next steps. beagle weekly : Vol 146 March 13th 2020

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South East small business bushfire support from Facebook Vol 16 September 15th 2017 28 December 7th,been 2017 affected by the If your business Vol 48 April 2018 111 July 27th 12thhas 2019 Australian bushfires, Facebook would like to help.

Following on from a full day's Boost With Facebook session in Batemans Bay on March 2nd the team of Facebook experts have now ventured further south to Bega where business people from Towamba, Eden, Merimbula, Tathra, Bega, Cobargo, Bermagui and beyond have gathered for a free Facebook masterclass providing them with another tool in the region's bushfire recovery effort. Mayor Kristy McBain was on hand at the Bega Valley Innova7on Hub to thank the global giant for a dona7on to the Bega Valley Community Disaster Relief Fund.

Above: Kristy McBain - Mayor, Bega Valley Shire Council, Alisha Elliot from @Facebook, Dan Murphy, Council's Economic Development Manager, and Mia Maze, Manager of Bega Valley Innova-on Hub.

MISSED OUT ON THE EUROBODALLA WORKSHOPS? NOT TO WORRY....

Facebook recognises that Australia is going through a difficult 7me and that unprecedented bushfire events have taken a huge toll on communi7es across the country. Their message to our fire affected communi7es is "If your small business has been affected by bushfires, please make contact (at the link below) and a Facebook Small Business Support Specialist will get in touch to understand your business challenges and offer guidance and assistance." hMps://www.facebook.com/boost/bushfires#applynow How we can help Dedicated support for fire-affected business owners. Facebook business page coaching and advice. One-to-one business consulta7on with a Facebook Small Business Support Specialist. $200 AUD adver7sing coupon to help aMract more customers. Regional workshops in online marke7ng to help boost fire-affected small businesses.

Australia Groups Fund: Bushfire and drought recovery Facebook advise that they have seen an incredible range of people from across Australia coming together through the power of Facebook Groups to coordinate and support the community response both online and offline. "We're providing grants of AUD 1,000-10,000 to Facebook Group admins to support the facilita7on and ongoing ac7vi7es of their Facebook Group to respond to the bushfire and drought crisis.If you have been involved in a Facebook Group or know of a Facebook Group who has made an impact in your community, find out how you can apply or nominate a group below."

If you know of a Facebook Group who has made an impact, please nominate them below and Good2Give will reach out to them with applica7on details.

If you are a Facebook Group admin who fits the criteria, apply now. beagle weekly : Vol 146 March 13th 2020

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Bushfire Relief Training Ini3a3ve South Coast Careers College (RTO ID 6558) are able to offer communi7es in bushfire-affected areas access to fee-free training Vol 16 September 15th 2017 courses to support 28 December 7th, the 2017clean-up and recovery opera7on following Vol 48 111April July 27th 12th 2018 2019 the recent bushfires across NSW. The first offering is listed below with more to come!*^ Contruc3on White Card NAROOMA: 27 MARCH - 20 PLACES BATEMANS BAY: 24 APRIL - 20 PLACES MERIMBULA: 8 MAY - 18 PLACES A white card is compulsory for all people wishing to work within the building and construc7on industry, or anyone required to access a building site.

New Entrant Traffic Control Training - Merimbula 17 & 18 MARCH 2020 - 16 PLACES This accredited course combines the Work Zone Traffic Control - Traffic Controller Skill Set (RIISS00044) plus Implement Traffic Control Plan Skill Set (RIISS00041).

A Construc7on White Card is required to access a traffic control Live Site. FEE-FREE PLACES ARE LIMITED CALL 4472 9202 TO REGISTER *Eligibility applies. ^This funding is provided by the NSW Government.

hMps://www.iga.com.au/catalogue

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Catriona Rowntree brings a smile to the Coast With the Easter school holidays only weeks away Rowntree Vol 16Catriona September 15th 2017 and some of the team 28 December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 April 27th 2018 111 July 12th 2019 from TravelCard Real-Time™ Travel Insurance, made the journey to the South Coast to let travellers know the South Coast is s7ll open for business.

“The rolling green hills and the vast blue ocean is what Aussies expect from the South Coast and they will not be disappointed,” said Catriona Rowntree. “The towns are as friendly as ever, the shopping and food incredible, the natural beauty s7ll breathtaking!”

Catriona Rowntree enjoyed the sights, shops and restaurants of the South Coast last week and reminded her Instagram followers of the many things to do and places to visit.

“With my TravelCard family, we decided to come down and see for ourselves the loss of the recent bushfires, chat to locals about what we can do to help them. Overwhelmingly they told us what they want is for people to come and visit and spend, which will help them recover from the loss of their Christmas season.”

Peter Klemt, CEO TravelCard added, “The people of the South Coast told us they are strong and resilient. But that they’d love to see some tourists come in and enjoy their shop, have a chat, bring a smile and if they see something they like, enjoy some retail therapy.”

“My wife grew up in Moruya and has many fond memories, including ea7ng at the Red Rose Café. I have to say we have enjoyed some spectacular meals while we have been down here, from the freshest seafood, to the local market produce and the many restaurants and cafes.”

With the help of local insurance advisors from Insurance Advisernet in Bateman’s Bay and Merimbula, Catriona toured Bateman’s Bay, Moruya, Mogo, Bermagui, Cobargo and Merimbula.

“I enjoyed a wander through Harry and Rogue and Moruya and nabbed some unique giJs and we met with John Payne a local poMer who has stunning work,” Catriona said. “Dinner at Bermagui Beach Hotel was so fresh and delicious, the squirrel monkeys at Mogo Wildlife Park were so cheeky. But the best part of my trip was the people.”

“Everyone on the South Coast is so proud of their town and happy to make sugges7ons of where you can travel to find local treasures. Don’t just stop and take a photo of the bushfire devasta7on, park your car get on foot, wander the shops, say hi, find that unique giJ to take home, eat and support our regional communi7es.”

“We are lucky to live in a Country with such diversity of landscape and resilient spirit”, said Peter. “We should all look to travel domes7cally and enjoy this beauty right on our doorstep, you won’t be disappointed.” beagle weekly : Vol 146 March 13th 2020

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Mayor cau3ously op3mis3c about business bushfire help Eurobodalla Mayor Liz Innes is cau7ously op7mis7c about yesterday’s expansion of the joint CommonwealthNSW small Vol 16Government September 15th 2017business bushfire package.

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“We thank the federal and state governments for hearing the feedback and responding, however, un7l we see the money flowing to our businesses, we’ll reserve our judgement.

The expanded package sees the Australian Government offering $10,000 grants to small businesses that have experienced a 40 per cent drop in revenue over a three-month period compared to the previous year, as a result of bushfires.

Eligibility for loans of up to $50,000 has been relaxed and simplified, and more business advisers will be made available to work directly with small business owners. It is understood exis7ng applica7ons for grants and loans will be re-assessed against the new condi7ons.

“While we appreciate the gesture, we respec_ully hope both levels of government understand our reserva7ons,” said Clr Innes.

“For some of our smaller businesses, $10,000 could mean the difference between surviving or not. However, it won’t be much help to a business that’s lost hundreds of thousands of dollars this summer, and a $50,000 loan is only kicking debt further down the road.

“We knew we were facing an economic disaster, even while the fires were s7ll burning. For months, good people like Andrew Constance, Mike Kelly and Fiona Phillips have used their parliamentary pla_orm to tell our stories in an effort to get money quickly into the pockets of our small businesses.

“Eurobodalla councillors and our business chambers have been vocal too, represen7ng the needs of our business community at countless mee7ngs and in media interviews to s7r the government to ac7on.”

“This assistance was needed much sooner, and more will need to be considered,” the Mayor said.

“The first thing businesses generally do to reduce costs is cut staff. And I’ve heard heartbreaking accounts of business owners needing to let loyal staff go, and others who’ve gone into debt to keep them on. Many of those casual employees have leJ town to find work, taking their experience with them. The help just didn’t come soon enough.

“We’re very grateful to both levels of government for the support they’re providing and understand these are tes7ng 7mes for everyone.

It’s too early to tell what the impact of the Australian government’s s7mulus package for coronavirus will be, but we’ll con7nue to seek a more tailored approach to bushfire assistance,” she said.

“The ATO knows how a business performed last summer. They’ll now know via Bas statements how they performed this summer. This informa7on provides a clear understanding of the financial impact of the fires and an opportunity to provide support appropriate for that business. We’d like to see that inves7gated.”

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The recovery pages on Council’s website are updated with new informa7on as it comes to hand.

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RSPCA NSW COMMUNITY RELIEF POINT - NELLIGEN (SATURDAY 14 MARCH) "As a part of our promise to help support as many communi7es as Vol 16 September 15th possible, we want to 2017 invite anyone who has been affected by recent 28 December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 April 27th 2018 111 July 12th 2019 fires to come by the below loca7on and pick up any supplies they may need to help care for their animals.

Come along to get feed and other necessary supplies, as well as veterinary advice.

WHEN: Saturday 14 March 2020 LOCATION: The River Café, 1 Wharf St, Nelligen NSW TIME: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

RSPCA NSW is commiMed to helping as many people as we can in the bushfire recovery efforts

The Volunteers Of The NSW SES Moruya Unit Are Hos3ng A Free Community Open Day On Saturday 4 April 2020 From 10:30 At their Headquarters Located At 10 Yarragee Road, Moruya. The Moruya Unit is looking for community volunteers to assist with both Opera7onal and NonOpera7onal roles, including: - Chainsaw maintenance and operators - Flood Boat maintenance and operators - Social Media gurus - Drivers with LR licence or below - Administra7on & Logis7cs: Data entry, record keeping, finances, incident priori7sa7on and crew dispatch The Open Day will discuss the many different pathways and avenues within the service as well as what it’s like to be an NSW SES volunteer.

There will be a free BBQ and interac7ve demonstra7ons. **Please register your interest through our Facebook Event Page by 5pm Tuesday 31 March 2020.**

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Mackay Park Development Applica3on to come before Planning Panel March 31st Vol 16 September 15th 2017 28 December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 111April July 27th 12th 2018 2019

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING – SOUTHERN REGIONAL PLANNING PANEL The panel will meet on Tuesday, 31 March 2020 at 12:00pm at the Catalina Country Club – 154 Beach Road, Batesman Bay to determine the following development applica7on(s): b PPSSTH-11 – Eurobodalla Shire Council – DA0189/20 – 8 Vesper Street, Batemans Bay – Regional Arts, Aqua7c and Leisure Centre and demoli7on of exis7ng Relevant documents will be available on the Planning Panels website www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/planningpanels at least seven days before the mee7ng.

The purpose of the mee7ng is to give interested people the opportunity to speak directly to the panel before a decision is made. If you wish to present to the panel, you must register to speak by contac7ng the Planning Panels Secretariat before 4pm Friday, 27 March 2020 on 02 8217 2060 or via email to enquiry@planningpanels.nsw.gov.au Any person is welcome to aMend the public mee7ng to observe.

The panel is required to make an audio record of the mee7ng and make the recording publicly available on the Planning Panels website. You should be aware that this may include your personal informa7on if you are presen7ng to the panel.

The panel will aim to publish its decision on the Planning Panels website within 7 days of the mee7ng.

The Mossy Cafe Loaded Brekky Fries w/ house baked bean, bacon, BBQ aioli, shallots and a fried egg are everything - It’s not for the faint—YUM beagle weekly : Vol 146 March 13th 2020

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community At the March mee7ng Narooma Quota welcomed Stephanie Hancock as a new member . Above "We are so pleased to have Stephanie join our team!"

Vol 16 September 15th 2017 Pictured are27th President 28 December 7th, 2017Chris Ryder, Vice President Vol 48 2018 111April July 12th 2019 Sue Fahey with Stephanie Hancock, who has now been inducted into Quota Interna7onal of Narooma.

Willinga Park decide to postpone this year's Picnic at Willinga event on Sunday 22 March 2020.

“We have listened to concerns of the community around COVID 19 and gatherings of people at events.

“We are constantly monitoring the COVID 19 situa7on as it develops and we are responsibly following the advice of the Australian Department of Health.

“We are following this advice in order to best care for our visitors, staff, stallholders, entertainers, and the community as a whole.

“At Willinga, the safety, security and wellbeing of people is always our utmost concern.

“It is greatly disappoin7ng that we are unable to hold Picnic at Willinga, yet we hope that you can appreciate the decision.”

In 7me we will provide further informa7on including a proposed new date for Picnic at Willinga.

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One-stop enviro shops Eurobodalla’s na7ve plants and animals have been hard hit by Vol 16 September 15ththe 2017floods. Even summer’s fires and 28 December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 111April July 27th 12th 2018 2019 before the fire emergency had finished, people were asking what they could do to help our wildlife.

Immediate relief came in the form of water and feeding sta7ons, and supported by WIRES and the Council, caring residents set out hundreds of these sta7ons in the transi7on zones between burnt and not so burnt areas.

New growth in our landscape means the need for feed and water sta7ons has decreased, but not the desire to help, says Council’s natural resources officer Natalie Foster.

Above: Eurobodalla Council’s Tom Gear will be one of the friendly faces you’ll see at a series of one stop enviro shops during March and April, aimed at helping residents help wildlife recover from the fires.

“Eurobodalla residents love this landscape and responded so generously to help our wildlife survive those early post-fire days. And that hasn’t stopped,” she said.

“We’ve been so overwhelmed with ques7ons from locals, we decided to take to the road with the answers.

“With our friends from WIRES, we’ll be out and about during March and April at seven loca7ons across the shire to talk to people about how they can help. We kick off tomorrow in Mogo.

“We’ll have our environment educa7on trailer set up and plenty of friendly and knowledgeable staff and volunteers on hand to chat about crea7ng an environment where wildlife can thrive.

“Come say hello. You’ll walk away with lots of new info and free na7ve plants for your garden.”

Visit Council’s one stop enviro shop during March and April to talk about: · crea7ng a wildlife friendly garden in your backyard · nes7ng boxes for wildlife · how a free cat bib can stop your cat from preda7ng on local wildlife · environmental weeds and how to manage them · helping the recovery of our environment · plan7ng your new na7ve plants (free with every chat) Catch a one stop enviro shop at: ·· Batehaven 15 March 8am – 1pm, Corrigans Markets, Corrigans Reserve, Beach Road Batehaven · Narooma 22 March 8am – 1pm, Narooma Markets, Rotary Park, 1 Bar Rock Road Narooma · Tomakin 27 March 2pm - 5pm, Tomakin IGA, 2158 George Bass Drive Tomakin · Batemans Bay 3 April 10am – 2pm, Village Centre, 1 Perry Street Batemans Bay · Nelligen 12 April 9am – 12pm, Nelligen Markets, Wharf Street Nelligen beagle weekly : Vol 146 March 13th 2020

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Logging in burnt South Coast forests starts this week - worse than “normal” logging Vol 16 September 15th 2017areas of South Coast na7ve forests this week will be more intensive and destruc7ve Logging star7ng in burnt 28 December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 April 27th 2018 111 July 12th 2019 than “normal” logging under new rules just approved by the Environment Protec7on Authority. The logging is the first since the summer bushfires which burnt 80% of the “net harvestable area” of South Coast State Forests.

Burnt areas of South Brooman and Mogo State Forests are being logged under new specially modified “site specific” rules[1] which are supposed to increase protec7on for wildlife and reduce risk to soils following the fires. They are expected to become a model for further logging around the region in the near future.

Spokesperson for South East Region Conserva7on Alliance (SERCA), Deputy Convener, HarrieM SwiJ says: “It is outrageous that logging in these burnt forest should be going ahead.” “Scien7sts have already warned that logging burnt forests will set back recovery by destroying new growth and these new logging rules will only make that worse. It is irresponsible, opportunis7c and goes way beyond "salvage" logging to restore safe access to the forests.

“Logging in burnt forests compounds the massive destruc7on already caused by recent intense fire. “In one case, South Brooman, the logging will produce an iden7cal yield of logs from roughly half the area in the original logging plan approved before the fires. The yield includes 2,500 m3 of woodchips and 1,600 m3 of firewood. And in Mogo, twice the number of stream crossings have been approved.

“It is simply not credible that this can result in improved protec7on for wildlife or reduced soil erosion risk.

These forests have been home to 20 threatened species include Greater Glider, Powerful Owl, Yellow-bellied Glider, various bats, Flame Robin, Gang-gang Cockatoo, Glossy Black-Cockatoo, Grey-headed Flying-fox, Masked Owl, Sooty Owl, SpoMed-tailed Quoll, Squirrel Glider and SwiJ Parrot.

"There are also records of 2 threatened na7ve orchids which only flower in early summer and will almost certainly not be visible, especially aJer fire.

“Recommenda7ons of the Threatened Species Commissioner on measures needed to protect wildlife following the bushfires are also being ignored. “The only change to these new post- fire rules that makes a liMle sense is that there will not be a post logging burn, but even that does not take account of the short term increased fire hazard from logging slash leJ on the forest floor.

“SERCA calls on the government to stop this now before any more damage is done. “With no func7oning chipmill, a collapse of the woodchip market in China and over a billion wild creatures already lost in the fires, it’s 7me for some common sense to prevail,” Ms SwiJ said.

“We must learn from the bushfires and urgently implement a fair transi7on for the compara7vely few workers leJ in the industry.

"We should stop logging na7ve forests and complete the transi7on to planta7ons already under way; it’s economically marginal and an ecological disaster. Na7ve forests have a more valuable role to play as carbon stores and habitat," said the spokesperson for South East Region Conserva7on Alliance (SERCA), Deputy Convener, HarrieM SwiJ beagle weekly : Vol 146 March 13th 2020

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community Twelve members of the Batemans Bay Bushwalkers completed an easy/medium 10 km walk around Vol 16 September 15th 2017 on Mossy Point and7th, Broulee 28 December Vol 48 111April July 27th 12th 2018 20192017 Sunday. The walkers started at the boat ramp at Mossy Point and upon rounding the headland overlooking North Broulee beach were surprised by the amount of people down on the beach and the ac7vity on the water.

The walkers managed to make it safely through Art on the Path without buying anything bulky that would need to be carried for the next 7 kms and then spent a leisurely morning tea at the lookout overlooking South Broulee while Gay, the Walk Leader, handed out chocolate treats in honour of Interna7onal Women’s Day. The group wandered around Shark Bay and back over to North Broulee to discover the reason for the extra ac7vity on the beach was the annual Broulee Bay to Breakers Ocean Swim. The walkers were fortunate to be there for the start of one race and while the water looked invi7ng and with the sun shining, all agreed that walking was really their thing, and so decided to con7nue on walking back up the beach.

ONE DAY ONLY— BATEMANS BAY ARE YOU READY A FOOD FESTIVAL IS COMING FOOD STALLS SHOPPING KIDS AMUSEMENTS MUSIC Saturday 14th March 12pm-8pm @ Corrigan‘s beach FOOD & DESSERTS STALLS RETAIL STALLS KIDS AMUSEMENTS MUSIC AMAZING FAMILY FUN $2 ENTRY PER PERSON Foodies Night Markets proudly support Rural Aid with part of the entry fee being donated to Rural Aid STALL HOLDERSb If you’re interested in working with us or holding a stall with us please email anna@foodiesnightmarkets.com beagle weekly : Vol 146 March 13th 2020

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Accommoda3on assistance available for bushfire affected people over Easter Vol 16 NSW September 15th 2017 wants to ensure that residents in bushfire-affected communi7es have a safe place The Government 28 December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 April 27th 2018 111 July 12th 2019 to stay during Easter, with many towns experiencing strong accommoda7on bookings for the Easter long

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NSW Police Assistant Commissioner Mick Willing, who has been appointed State Recovery Coordinator following the recent bushfires, said some people have been staying in empty holiday homes which were offered up by members of the public. Now that tourism is picking back up again, some bushfire affected people are being asked to leave the holiday homes.

“My number one priority is taking care of the people of NSW affected by these devasta7ng fires and any person displaced by bushfires can be put in temporary accommoda7on immediately and without any cost to them,” Assistant Commissioner Willing said.

“We have heard that some bushfire affected towns are experiencing strong bookings for the upcoming Easter long weekend. While this is great for tourism, for some people who are staying in previously empty holiday homes through arrangements they’ve made directly with owners, this could mean that they suddenly don’t have a roof over their head. We don’t want people to think they have run out of op7ons, we can arrange a room for them tonight.

“The support for bushfire affected people is s7ll available. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you are having difficul7es arranging a place to stay. Even if you have already been through the NSW Government emergency accommoda7on, we will help you again. Please call the Disaster Welfare Assistance Line on 1800 018 444 to arrange.”

Assistant Commissioner Willing said some people may not know that the Government can also help affected people with private rental bond loan, advance rental costs, and sourcing housing op7ons from the private rental market.

“So far we have referred 194 people to suitable private accommoda7on and 60 people have been assisted with a bond loan or advance rent. I want to ensure that people know that there is always help available and all they have to do is reach out. We have private rentals on hand and ready to go.”

To seek assistance please call the Disaster Welfare Assistance Line on 1800 018 444.

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Boaters on the South Coast will be able to dispose of their expired marine flares safely and easily this month at various expired flare collec7on points.

NSW Mari7me Ac7ng Execu7ve Director Alex Barrell said NSW Mari7me will operate expired flare collec7on sites from Thursday 19 March where people can drop-off flares for safe and environmentally friendly disposal. “Boa7ng Educa7on Officers will also be on site and boaters are encouraged to come along and seek any other general boa7ng safety advice.

“Marine flares are especially important for offshore vessels to be used as a signal device if they are in trouble, so it is important to ensure yours are in-date and good working order,” Mr Barrell said.

“Flares have a three-year shelf life and need to be replaced or there is an increased risk they won’t work in an emergency situa7on. “Expired flares are classed as explosives and must be disposed of properly, under strict environmental condi7ons.”

Mr Barrell said it is important for boaters to have up-to-date safety equipment on board their vessels, including marine flares, and enough lifejackets for every passenger.

THANK YOU DAY—March 28th To say a huge THANK YOU to the Rural Fire Service, join us at Corrigan's Reserve in Batemans Bay for the community Thank You Day. This is a FREE and inclusive family event, featuring...

- Moto X Stunt Show by our mates at Show7me FMX, - Facepain7ng and a jumping castle for the kids, - Huge raffle with prizes from BeMa brands, - And local food trucks and pop-up stores!

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Well past 3me that NSW took ac3on on plas3c pollu3on Independent NSW MP Jus7n Field has welcomed an announcement by the NSW Coali7on Government that single-use plas7c15th bags will be banned in NSW and that the state will undertake a public consulta7on on a Vol 16 September 2017 28 December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 April 27th 2018 111 July 12th 2019 long-term plan to phase out other problema7c single-use plas7cs, clean-up plas7c pollu7on and increase recycling rates.

Mr Field said, “NSW is finally coming on board the global movement away from single-use plas7cs. The community has long moved on from just banning the bag - they want a plan to get rid of all single-use plas7cs and move to a circular economy and hopefully this plan can start NSW down that path.

“We know that by 2050 scien7sts predict there will be more plas7c than fish in the sea. This is a global problem but ac7on must start at home.

“A public consulta7on is important for building public and industry support, but we know what we need to do. Those easily replaceable single-use plas7cs like bags, straws, take away containers, cups, and polystyrene need to be phased out.

"Reducing consump7on, manda7ng recycled content in local products and inves7ng in technology to replace plas7cs is where the focus needs to be now.

"The NSW Government’s container deposit scheme is working well which shows how regula7on can address pollu7on issues but without ensuring there is a market for the recycled plas7c we're just crea7ng an ever growing waste stream.

“One of the plas7c types we’re star7ng to realise is a huge problem is microfibres which come off our synthe7c clothes each 7me we do a load of washing. These are going down the drain are making their way into the ocean and we know now that most fish in the sea have consumed these plas7cs. Stopping this pollu7on will require coopera7on with manufacturers, consumers and water u7li7es, and for that will need a plan.

“The NSW announcement follows similar efforts around the world and across other Australian states. Last year the European Union and Canada commiMed to ban harmful single -use plas7cs by 2021. All other states and territories in Australia have announced plans or have already banned single -use plas7cs bags and a Senate inquiry has recommended that Commonwealth and State Governments work to phase out petroleum-based single-use plas7cs by 2023.

“This announcement is beMer late than ever. I encourage people to engage in the consulta7on and ensure the NSW Government takes the strongest ac7on possible to deal with plas7c pollu7on, gets rid of as many pollu7ng single-use plas7c products as possible and works with industry to build a recycling industry that can ensure we are not adding to the waste stream that is cos7ng the earth.

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Community—Tuross Head

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Tuross Head Progress Associa3on Public Community Mee3ng The Bushfires and what we have learned Saturday 14th March 1.30pm Kyla Hall Tuross Head This mee7ng will provide an opportunity for all people living in Tuross Head , Kyla Park, Turlinjah, and surrounds to come together to share our personal stories and to collect ideas to present to the appropriate authori7es, and the Independent Bushfire Inquiry.

This will be a local community debrief on the recent bush fire emergency, such as looking at what worked and what went wrong within Tuross and our area, preparing a plan for any future disaster impac7ng Tuross Head, including discussing Safe Places for evacuees. We have all lived this devasta7ng experience and deserve the respect of having our views heard as part of the decision making process.

The facilitator for this community forum will be Tom Webster, who will structure the public mee7ng so that all par7cipants have an opportunity to present their ideas.

Let’s work together to develop a response to future events.

Come along and bring your neighbours.

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Mooring audit to keep NSW waterways safe NSW Mari7me is con7nuing the mooring audit program across NSW to safeguard the marine environment, increase mooring compliance and improve safety for boaters.

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NSW Mari7me Ac7ng Execu7ve Director Alex Barrell said the ul7mate goal of the program, which starts this week, is to improve safety and environmental outcomes on NSW waterways.

“This is about safety and the environment, not bureaucracy – with more than 23,000 private and commercial moorings across the state, it is important for all licence holders to be vigilant with servicing their mooring apparatus annually and ensure vessels are seaworthy,” Mr Barrell said.

“When a mooring apparatus fails, a vessel can come adriJ and damage other vessels or mari7me infrastructure, or sink and pollute our waterways with oil and fuel.

“The audits will assist NSW Mari7me officers to iden7fy “mooring minders” and remove these run down vessels from waterways, poten7ally reducing the wai7ng lists in some areas.

“Boa7es can be on mooring wai7ng lists for long periods and we want to make sure that available moorings are being used by seaworthy vessels.

“Mooring licence holders will be no7fied and given 7me to fix the non-compliances or remove the vessel and give up the mooring.”

Servicing can be through an outsourced agent or owners can declare a self-service of the mooring apparatus. A proof of service will be required as part of this process.

For more informa7on visit www.rms.nsw.gov.au/mari7me or visit hMps://www.rms.nsw.gov.au/mari7me/moorings/ mooring-audits/index.html

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Reading—history

100 Years Ago 13th March 1920 ILLNESS.- Mrs A. Sebbens, post-mistress of Mogo has been seriously ill and confined to her bed for the past fortnight.

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Everywhere he does he is well received, and is making a good impression. His strong advocacy of unlocking the land and making it available to the people on easy terms, thus laying the founda7on of increased produc7on, while giving employment, together with his scheme of decentralisa7on by opening up ports in the South, is bringing him strong support.

PROHIBITION.- Those who are square minded and have read the numerous contribu7ons in the columns of the “Examiner” of the opponents of prohibi7on will hear the facts in its favor stated by Mr. W. B. D. Creagh, Police Court Missioner of NSW Alliance and one 7me champion light weight boxer of the Bri7sh Army. Mr. Creagh will speak in the street to-night (Saturday) and at the Mechanics’ Hall at 3p.m. on Sunday aJernoon.

ONE BIG AGRICULTURAL UNION.- At the South Coast Agricultural Socie7es’ Union mee7ng at Kiama last week the maMer of sending delegates to a conference in Sydney during Show week to consider the advisability of forming an associa7on with the Royal as its head in the same way as the A.J.C. in the racing world, was discussed. It was decided allow Wollongong, Kiama and Shoalhaven, as the three leading socie7es on the coast, to each nominate a delegate to represent the Union.

ADVERTISEMENT The World’s Cream Separator. The ”ALFA-LAVAL” The “Alfa-Laval” Cream Separator is a most welcome, also a most desirable guest in every dairy. Increased returns from the dairy follow regularly in the footsteps of this famous cream separator. For efficiency, simplicity, durability and appearance no other cream separator comes within coo-ee of the “Alfa-Laval,” which is decidedly in a class by itself.

The “Alfa-Laval” is also far and away the cheapest machine in the end. It is not the price which in the first instance is paid for the separator which required to be considered, but the price paid, and the cost of upkeep extending over a period of say five years which requires most careful considera7on; it will then be conclusively proved that the “Alfa-Laval” is not only the most efficient, but also the most economical and profitable separator on the world’s markets.

The “Alfa-Laval” separator is built for service, and many of these machines have been performing strenuous and faithful service for periods extending over twenty years or more.

WAUGH & JOSEPHSON, Sydney

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Gadfly 102

By Robert Macklin

I’m so over Coronavirus; but that might be because I’ve had a shot of the best vaccine around – it’s extracted from the big heart of our fellow Australians. It arrived with a wallop last Vol 16 September 15th 2017

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Canberra home for quite a lot of money (so they were going to shout).

We were down at Tuross where the flames had spared us, this year at least, but in the aftermath the whole Christmas season was a bust for the businesses who rely on it to see them through the winter months. So, even though Canberra Day made it a long weekend – and we’d noticed a few youngsters on skateboards cruising down Allenby Road – we knew there was no need to book a table at the Country Club. After all, the town is full of restaurants and take-aways.

So at 6.20 we strolled over to the club to await our guests, took the lift to the first floor while trying to decide whether to choose Australian or Chinese from the big, double-sided menu. But when the lift doors opened we just stood there, totally stunned. The entire floor was packed with visitors; every last place on the 100 or so tables was taken, and the waiting staff were ferrying great plates of chicken and corn and spuds and gravy to hungry customers.

We were flummoxed. We caught the lift back down just in time to intercept our friends. ‘Not a problem,’ we decided. ‘Everyone’s here so the Pickled Octopus will be deserted. Let’s go.’

But there, the story was the same. ‘Unbelievable!’ we cried. But at least, we knew from experience, the ChineseVietnamese restaurant in the village would have tons of room. And when we arrived it too was packed but there were two bare tables…but both were ‘reserved’. They offered take-away, but they said it would take 90 minutes!

Same with The Tavern in the corner – packed to the gills. So at last we reached Sails which serves the best takeaway fish and chips in town (except for the Boatshed). And in a mere 20 minutes we had our meals and were headed home to eat them, washed down with a very nice dry Sauvignon Blanc.

By then, I must confess, I was blinking back tears. For the people of Canberra and surrounds had heard call to support their compatriots who were doing it tough and responded with that big Australian heart. For we’re not just a country, it seems, we’re a community as well.

And next night I watched in wonder and delight as 86,174 Victorians ignored the warnings of Coronavirus to crowd into the MCG for the most glorious cricketing event there since the Ritchie Benaud/Frank Worrell test match of 1960. The young women led by Meg Lanning who carried the Australian banner made glorious history for women’s sport. And again, ones heart melted as the hundreds and hundreds of little girls in the bleachers and before the TV sets found heroes and role models in Elyssa Healy, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry and the other members of a great team.

But best of all, was the joyous spirit they showed in playing the game full of smiles and good fellowship. As indeed they do in the AFLW footy matches. Sure it’s a contest and they give of their best. But unlike the men, they know it’s still a game, and losing is not the end of the world.

We leave that to the maddies on unsocial media, at the stock exchanges and in supermarket aisles panicking about…that other thing. robert@robertmacklin.com beagle weekly : Vol 146 March 13th 2020

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what’s on

Bermagui is Swinging Back to the 1960s The fabulous music of the 1960s and the very different history of the 1960s has aMracted enormous interest in the Bermagui/Narooma/Bodalla area in a free ‘Back to the Swinging 1960s’ concert to be held in Bermagui on April 9th2017 .

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Vol 111though July 12th 2019 “Even it’s s7ll a month away, more than half of the available seats have already been snapped up,” the organizer of the event, Peter Lacey from the South Coast History Society, told The Beagle. “So, we’re strongly advising those who are s7ll thinking about coming to book their seats today.”

Numerous popular songs from the 1960s will be performed by well-known local entertainer Sam Stevenson, and some of the fascina7ng things that made the 1960s decade so unique will be recalled.

The concert was originally scheduled for the Bega Valley Seniors Fes7val in February but was postponed to April 9th in the aJermath of the bushfires.

“And we think one of the reasons why this concert is now proving to be so popular is that it will be a really fun, really different event following all the devasta7on and tragedy that resulted from those fires,” Peter indicated.

The concert, which is to be held at the Bermagui Country Club, starts at 2pm and will run for about 90 minutes. It’s free and a free aJernoon tea is provided.

“It’s absolutely essen7al to pre-book a seat as no admission 7ckets will be available at the door on the day.

Bookings can be made by emailing southcoasthistory@yahoo.com or by phoning 0448 160 852,” Peter said.

For those unable to aMend the Bermagui concert, there are two other performances of ‘Back to the Swinging 1960s’ being presented. One is at Club Sapphire in Merimbula at 1.45pm on Wednesday April 8th and the other is at the Bega Valley Commemora7ve Civic Centre on Thursday April 9th at 10.15am. Again, it is absolutely essen7al to pre-book seats for both events.

All three performances are proudly supported by Bega Valley Shire Council, Bega Valley Historical Society and South Coast History Society.

Right: Mick Jagger, one of the ‘bad boys’ of the 1960s, whose music will feature at the ‘Back to the Swinging 1960s’ concert in Bermagui on April 9th

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Vol 48 2018 111April July 27th 12th 2019 The Candelo Roadshow will be performing a ‘Candeloha’ Concert and crea7ve prac7ce workshops at Narooma Kinema and the Mechanics Ins7tute, Moruya, Friday to Sunday, March 20-22nd.

Whether you are an established ar7st or a school band just star7ng out, these workshops will be an opportunity to dive deeper into your craJ with sessions on singing, songwri7ng, performance and rhythm on offer. There is even an Open Mic event to hone your stage craJ and to share your crea7ve voice.

The Candelo Roadshow is proudly brought to you by the Candelo Professional Musicians Associa7on with the generous support of CreateNSW. For more informa7on www.candelomusic.com Friday March 20, 2020 Candeloha Concert Time: 7pm Narooma Kinema Saturday March 21, 2020 Workshops from 10am Candeloha Concert 7pm Mechanics Ins7tute, Moruya Sunday March 22, 2020 Workshops from 10am Community Concert 4:30pm

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What’s on the horizon The Cobargo Folk Fes7val and the Yuin Folk Club, Cobargo are thrilled to announce that Lee Kernaghan, the Shane Howard Trio Ami Williamson, The Mammals (NY) and The Wolfe Brothers are headlining COBARGO UNITES! A bushfire benefit concert for Cobargo and district on 3 May at the Cobargo Showground from 10am.

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gig guide

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Your Beagle Gig guide of What's on in the Eurobodalla this weekend Mar 13th - Steve Jackson @ the Batemans Bay Soldiers Club Mar 13th - Club Muzo at Club Narooma Mar 13th - Sam Stevenson – Club Narooma (5.30pm) Mar 13th - The Ambassadors at One Tree Inn Mar 13th - Steve Benic – Bodalla Pub (6pm) Mar 13th - Intensity Duo at Club Catalina

Mar 14th - Phil McKnight - Irish Band at Club Catalina Mar 14th - Steve Jackson @ the Batemans Bay Soldiers Club Mar 14th - Adrenaline Karaoke at the Waterfront Hotel Moruya Mar 14th - Guy Turk at the Adelaide Hotel Mar 14th - Benji Solo at the Quarterdeck Narooma Mar 15th - Benji Fowler @Tilba Winery Mar 15th - Beethoven & Beyond | Three Piece Suite Concert at St John's Anglican Church, Page St, Moruya 4pm Cost: Adult $25, Child $5 Mar 15th - Eurobodalla Live Music Concert @ Moruya Golf Club

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what’s on: visit our local markets: Tuesdays: SAGE Farmers Market at Riverside Park, Moruya 3pm - 5:30pm Vol 16 September 15th 2017 28 December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 111April July 27th 12th 2018 2019

Wednesdays:

JJs Market Night at the Batemans Bay Marina once per month 3rd Wednesday

Thursdays: Bermagui Growers Market is held in the lee of the Bermagui Fishermen's Wharf, Thursday aJernoon from 3pm to 6pm.

Batemans Bay Markets at the Batemans Bay Community Centre, Museum Place. 11:30am 7l 2pm

Saturdays: Moruya Country Markets at Riverside Park, Moruya From 7:30am to 1:30pm Tilba Growers Market 8am to 12pm Central Tilba Hall

Sundays: Marine Rescue @ Corrigans Beach Reserve - 1st Sunday 9-1pm Nelligen Markets—2nd Sunday 9:30 7l 2pm Nelligen Mechanics Ins7tute Dalmeny Meet The Makers Markets - 2nd Sun of month @ Dalmeny Community Hall 8.30am to 1pm.

Rotary SUNDAY MARKETS @ Corrigans Beach Reserve - 3rd Sunday of the month 9-1pm For more info on Rotary Batemans Bay Sunday Market phone Neil Simpson on 0491117838 Narooma Rotary Markets - Fourth Sunday of the month, NATA Oval Narooma (behind Visitors' Centre) 8.301pm NOTE: December 2019 market instead on Friday 27 December.

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your cinema program for the weekend

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Movie Night at Soul Tribe Studio— The Anthropologist Friday 20th March 7.15pm - 9.15pm Vol 16 September 15th 2017 28 December 7th, 2017 57 Rd, Catalina VolBeach 48 27th 2018 111April July 12th 2019 Free or by dona7on Susie Crate, an interna7onal environmentalist and anthropologist, is coming to Batemans Bay. Her documentary, The Anthropologist, is an enlightening and entertaining film about a mother and daughter team who travel the world working with indigenous communi7es on climate change issues. The film takes place over five years through four different loca7ons; Siberia, the Kiriba7 Islands in the South Pacific, the Virginia coast of the Chesapeake Bay, and Peru. The story follows the adventures of Susie and her daughter, Ka7e, as they learn about the effects of climate change on centuries-old indigenous communi7es.

Susie, Professor of Anthropology at George Mason University in Washington D.C., is visi7ng Australia on a Fellowship at Melbourne University, where she is researching and developing the concept of Storying Climate Change. Her interna7onal work with indigenous communi7es and climate change brings new understanding of the ways we think about climate change, adapta7ons and resilience.

Ka7e Yegorov-Crate, Susie’s daughter, was born in the Sakha Republic in Siberia, grew up in Fairfax, Virginia. Now working and studying in interna7onal rela7ons, she has grown up with the richness of belonging to two very different cultures.

The Anthropologist is a unique documentary adventure, filmed by Mary Catherine Bateson, daughter of well known anthropologist, Margaret Mead.

This film is part of a film series which Soul Tribe is hos7ng, to explore environmental and social issues related to climate change and the possibili7es for our future. The Ques7on and Answer session aJer the movie, will give people a chance to learn more about Susie’s work with climate change, and to explore what some of the issues mean from a local to a global level.

Bring your favourite cushion and movie snacks. No bookings needed. All dona7ons go towards Susie's expenses Informa3on: hMps://www.soultribestudio.com.au/new-events/2020/3/20/ movie-night-the-anthropologist

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photographer Toby Whitelaw & printmaker Julie Mia Holmes - feature in the upcoming exhibition at Gallery Bodalla from Thursday 19 March to Sunday 12 April.

Titled “Shelter in Place” the show is based on both artists’ reflections on the recent devastating fires.

All are warmly invited to share in opening drinks with the artists Saturday 21 March at 3pm, with music by guitarist extraordinaire John Hoorweg.

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Coming to The BAS in Moruya - Jo White with “Are we there yet?” Sat 14 March - Sun 12 April 2020 Jo White is an Australian painter based in rural Armidale who Vol 16 September 15th 2017 celebrates Australian leisure rituals and rural community spirit. In her 28 December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 111April July 27th 12th 2018 2019

first exhibi7on staged at the Bas, Jo White departs from her agricultural narra7ves in favour of a nostalgic glance at the sights and sounds of the classic Australian road trip holiday. Are We There Yet? Is a wis_ul journey from bush to beach that all at once captures the fundamentals of holiday explora7on and how these experiences bond us.

Public Programs Ar3st talk - Sat 14 March, 11:00am

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Beethoven & Beyond | Three Piece Suite Concert Where: St John's Anglican Church, Page St, Moruya Vol 16 September 15th 2017 28 December 7th,March, 2017 4pm When: Sunday Vol 48 2018 111April July 27th 12th15 2019 Cost: Adult $25, Child $5 This year Three Piece Suite honours the 250th birthday of Ludwig van Beethoven.

In their Autumn concert Beethoven & Beyond, the established string trio of Rachel Westwood (violin) Valmai Coggins (viola) and Deborah Coogan (cello) combine Beethoven's string trios and duets, adding to the mix other composers with connec7ons to the great composer.

AJer a tough start to the year, soothe your soul with an hour of sublime, passionate and thought-provoking selec7ons by Haydn, Homeister, Dohnanyi and of course, the birthday boy Beethoven. Stay aJer the performance to meet the performers and enjoy the famous aJernoon tea.

One third of the proceeds will go to WIRES Mid South Coast Branch.

Tickets can be purchased online or at the door (cash only) from 2.30pm.

Saturday Social Art | Crea3ve Arts Batemans Bay Where: Batemans Bay Tennis Club When: Saturdays, 1pm-4pm Cost: $5 per person All levels of painter welcome, with an emphasis on social.

You do need to contact Laureen about what to bring.

T: 4471 1460 or 0427 310 068

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Your Up to Date fishing report from the team at Tackle World Moruya Moruya River That a tough week Vol 16 was September 15th 2017 of fishing, with the rivers running chocolate brown 28 December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 April 27th 2018 111 July 12th 2019 last weekend. Having said that we haven’t had any rain this week, and as a result the waters are star7ng to clear up again. For those that did get out, the lower sec7ons of the river around Preddy’s and the hole-in the-wall have produced good numbers of flathead and bream. Smelly baits like pilchards, flashy lures like Daiwa double clutches and scented soJ plas7cs like pumpkin seed Gulp have all worked. Good sized bream can be seen hanging around the bridge pylons from above. Lightly weighted baits that can be floated with the current can tempt these fish. Fingers crossed as the water clears, the fishing should really fire up. One lucky angler managed to score an absolute beast of a mud crab while pulling his pots over the weekend.

The pics of this huge muddy can be seen on our Instagram account.

Tuross River Last weekend’s Bream and Flathead tournament certainly brought a much needed injec7on of tourism dollars to the south coast. It was great to see the shop busy on Thursday and Friday, with entrants stocking up for the weekend. The fishing for those entered was tough with Tuross suffering from the same chocolate brown waters Moruya was experiencing. Having said that at least four flathead over 80cm were caught on Saturday morning in the lower sec7on of the system. Moving into this weekend, the waters are also star7ng to clear up as no rain has been experienced over the Tuross catchment. Concentrate your efforts on the lower sec7on of the systems 7ll the waters clear up. As the water clears, you can expect the fish to start pushing back up the system with the cleaner waters. Mud crabs will be a very viable op7on at the mouths of any small drains or creek intersec7ons. Traps baited with fish frames, heads or mullet pieces will work for baits.

Rock and beach Salmon, salmon and more salmon, has been the call this week with literally tonnes of them around at the moment. The break wall at Moruya heads has seen lots of bent rods for all those throwing metals or pilchards on gang hooks. The same can be said for all the main beaches and rocky headlands. Catching Salmon on lures is a lot of fun and can be enjoyed with a minimum of financial out lay. A nice 9’-12’ rod with a 4000-8000 sized reel can catch a few of these hard-pulling fish. If you want to try for yourself, come in and we can show you what you need.

A few whi7ng in the guMers off Shelly beach have also been reported, so get yourself some beach worms or pipis and get amongst them.

Offshore With the tragic events down at Narooma this week where a small boat capsized at the bar with the death of one angler and another s7ll missing, please be careful crossing all bars. Narooma does have a warranted reputa7on in adverse condi7ons. Please know yours and your boats limita7ons when going out for an onshore fish.

Good catches of snapper and flathead in the 30-40m depth have been reported, as well as kingfish off Montague island. For the game crews, marlin are s7ll bi7ng out wide, with good schools of slimey mackerel s7ll hanging around for live or dead baits.

Don’t forget we are s7ll running our Atomic prize pack compe77on for the month of March. For every $50 you spend, you will get a 7cket to go into the draw for a $235 Atomic Arrows rod and prize pack. At the same 7me Tackle World Australia are raffling off a Haswing Bow Mount electric motor to the value of $1700!! Again, for every $50 you spend you will receive a 7cket. So, for March, for every $50 you spend you will get entry into 2 compe77ons. Good value for money!!

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The Beagle business and trades Directory a to z Carpet Cleaners

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Computers/ IT

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Electrical

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The Beagle business and trades Directory a to z Garden Landscaping

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Home Maintenance

Locksmith

Massage

Mowing and Gardening

Painters

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The Beagle business and trades Directory a to z Pest Control

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Plumbers

Roofing

Solar Electrical

Tiling

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The Beagle business and trades Directory a to z Trees

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Vets

Waste Management

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