Beagle Weekender Vol 191 January 22nd 2021

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editorial Welcome to this week’s editorial, January 26th is tradi4onally the day when excited New Australians take the oath of ci4zenship and are Vol 16 September 15th 2017 welcomed as one us to this great vast land. They make a pledge and state: 28 April December 7th,of2017 Vol 48 27th 2018 From this me forward, I pledge my loyalty to Australia and its people, whose democra c beliefs I share, whose rights and liber es I respect, and whose laws I will uphold and obey.

Though not mandatory they are also encouraged to read the Life in Australia booklet. In that book they will find the line “One of the defining features of Australian society today is the cultural diversity of its people and the extent to which they are united by an overriding and unifying commitment to Australia”.

In 1974 I arrived by boat from the Territory of Papua New Guinea with a suitcase and a dream of making Australia my home. Having lived in TPNG I knew and respected what that country was. I had seen so much of its stunning coastline, its islands, mountains, rivers and reefs and in doing so had met many of its inhabitants, mostly villagers, living simple lives at one with their environment. When you arrived in a new region you were introduced to the environment first. Advised of water, food, wildlife and then advised of boundaries, of territory, of the human layer.

I arrived in Australia wan4ng to learn of its country. School projects had me wan4ng to see the Great Barrier Reef, so incredible that it had the name Great and therefore its reefs must have been so much more than those in TPNG. I wanted to see the Blue Mountains and smell the eucalypt oil on a hot summer day knowing that it saturated the air in order to start a fire as part of its natural cycle.

Most of all I wanted to meet Australians who knew the bush, who knew the names of the plants, the birds, the animals.

Australians who knew the spirit of place where they lived and had what the people of TPNG and the Australian aboriginals called “a love of country”.

I remember being sorely disappointed on my very first “Australia Day” in January 1975 when I discovered that the day was a celebra4on of the humans rather than of the country. I learnt all too quickly that “Australians” were jingois4c and racist and the day was liDle more than a day off work to don patrio4c colours and declare the rest of the planet as lesser beagle weekly : Vol 191 January 22nd 2021

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Over the many years I have lived in Australia (I was born here BTW) I have seen it as two separate en44es Vol 16 September 15thto2017 desperately trying live side by side. On one side is the human factor. The otherside is the bush. And both 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018 are in con4nual conflict with the other.

Having spent a few decades surveying I have seen firsthand pris4ne forest “civilised” into human habitat.

And with every new subdivision a cost has been borne by the country, the vegeta4on, the animals, the water tables, and the streams. The land called Australia, to most, appears to be ours to plunder and we plunder it so willingly that we have needed to create laws to stem the 4de of “development” as our human numbers swell while the ever increasing demands on the land diminishes the natural environment that it once was.

And there I was on the first “Australia Day” in 1975 having hopes that things might be OK when I learnt that new ci4zens were presented with a seedling to plant, playing recogni4on to the fact that they were now accepted as a custodian of the land that wanted to now call home.

So what is Australia Day? The arguments con4nue between the humans as to who was here first, as if that really maDers. Irrespec4ve as to whether you were first or have just arrived it goes without saying that you need to respect where you live and recognise the fact that you are just one of many lifeforms who call Australia home.

Nowhere in the Ci4zens Pledge is there any men4on of how you should interact with your New Land. No where in the Australian Values Statement is there any men4on of the land that is Australia and no where in the Life in Australia booklet any men4on of this Home Girt by Sea. Our Na4onal anthem tells us that our land abounds in nature's giLs of beauty, rich and rare. Apparently we have also have golden soil and wealth for toil and boundless plains to share but that only comes aLer we have cleared everything first. Nowhere in all of our jingois4c patrio4sm is there any men4on of making a commitment to look aLer it. The closest we come is Clean Up Australia Day picking up all the crap that has been dumped by Australians over the previous year.

Australia Day for me represents the last day of the summer holidays when everyone goes home. It is, as it has been for the past 45 years, a day where I recognise the incredible diversity of life that calls this vast island their home and rejoice in the fact that we are incredibly fortunate to be alive on an incredible Big Blue planet hurtling through space and that peDy arguments about who was here first or which tribe is best are so infan4le as to not warrant further thought.

This January 26th I shall once again walk the shoreline near where I live collec4ng the empty boDles, the cans, the used nappies, the fast food containers, bait bags, cigareDe packets and even used condoms leL behind by those many Australians, from all walks, who call Australia home.

As for a day every year to celebrate the country that is Australia and not just celebrate Australians?

Now wouldn’t that be nice?

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Nikon were excited to announce Casey Flynn Photography's 'Together Alone' as the winner of the 2020 Nikon Astro Challenge!

Casey's image was selected by award-winning Astrophotographer and Nikon School Lecturer Steven Morris Fine Art Astro from hundreds of incredible entries for its unique panorama composi4on.

In making the announcement Steven said of Casey’s photo: "It’s not oLen you see Orion captured in panoramic images and here we see Orion, the RoseDe Nebula, Horse Head Nebula, Seven Sisters all beau4fully framed with a seascape foreground. A modified camera for astrophotography can really enhance nightscapes with all the HAlpha they can capture."

Casey's 'Together Alone' panorama is comprised of 24 one-minute exposures. A star tracker was used for the sky por4on, then switched off for the foreground images and using the same tripod loca4on. www.iga.com.au/catalogue You can find Casey’s images on Facebook and Instagram.

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Council mee'ngs resume February Eurobodalla Council mee4ngs, public forum and public access resume in February.

With NSW Government restric4ons eased, mee4ngs were an4cipated to return to the Council Chamber next Vol 16 September 15th 2017 month.

However, February mee4ngs, public forum and public access will con4nue on Zoom to enable 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018 par4cipa4on by one of Eurobodalla’s Councillors while they con4nue medical treatment. In-Chamber mee4ngs are expected to restart in March.

Council mee4ngs begin at 11am, are normally held on fortnightly Tuesdays, and are open to the public. They are livestreamed and also available for replay from Council’s website the day aLer the mee4ng.

Council mee4ngs are preceded by a public forum where community members can address Councillors and senior Council staff about any item on that day’s mee4ng agenda. The first mee4ng for 2021 is Tuesday 9 February.

Public access sessions are run once per month and provide the community with the opportunity to raise Council-related issues with Councillors. The first public access session for 2021 is from 9.15am on Tuesday 2 February and will be held using Zoom.

Council mee4ngs, public forum and public access are run in accordance with Council’s Code of Mee4ng Prac4ce.

For more informa4on about Council mee4ngs and public forum – including dates, agendas, presenta4ons, livestreaming and webcast replay, and registering to speak – visit www.esc.nsw.gov/mee4ngs Mee4ng agendas and accompanying reports are available the Wednesday before the mee4ng at the same link.

For more informa4on about public access, including how to register to speak, visit hDps://www.esc.nsw.gov.au/inside-council/council/mee4ngs/informa4on/public-access-session

Above: Great to see Daniel Doody back in the region having made the move from ABC South East NSW to Studio 10 in Sydney. He also called into Mossy Point to meet up with Mathew Hatcher, the president of the Batemans Bay Chamber of Commerce and Tourism, catching up on news beagle weekly : Vol 191 January 22nd 2021

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Regional Australia needs mature conversa'on about tourism not more handouts Vol 16 September 15th 2017 The impacts of the have hit the tourism industry hard and regional areas are far from immune to 28 December 7th, pandemic 2017 Vol 48 April 27th 2018 the challenges being faced. Australian Regional Tourism (ART) is calling for targeted support for regional tourism businesses to not only bolster recovery now, but ac4on to drive a stronger, more resilient industry for the future.

JobKeeper payments have been a lifeline to so many businesses and with the program set to conclude at the end of March, extremely tough 4mes are ahead for operators in some regional des4na4ons. The fears and challenges being faced are further exacerbated by domes4c border closures and endless snap announcements from State and Territory Governments. While JobKeeper has been the saviour for so many it has been far from a perfect solu4on, instead causing a range of other challenges, including ability to access and keep skilled staff.

Frustra4ons are now brewing around the percep4on that tourism in regional Australia has recovered, when the overly op4mis4c sen4ment could not be further from reality. ART Chair Coralie Bell said just this 4me last year, regional tourism businesses were in the depths of a bushfire crisis, devasta4on that was faced on the back of prolonged drought, and quickly followed by floods and then COVID-19.

"Posi4ve signs are visible in some des4na4ons, with businesses experiencing good trade over the recent summer weeks, but the goal of 'recovery' is far from achieved," Ms Bell said. "There have been enough handouts, we want to see the industry come out of bushfires and COVID-19 stronger and ready to thrive not just survive un4l the money stops!"

ART is advoca4ng for governments to partner with industry to provide support that is linked to outcomes that strengthen the industry to not only survive, but to develop robust businesses ready to pull through future challenges. The regional visitor economy needs urgent ac4on to provide:    

Reliable and useful tourism data to support sustainable planning and decision-making, Ini4a4ves that support regional dispersal, we know visitors will travel 3-4 hours from major popula4on centres and this ongoing challenge has only been amplified, Programs and ini4a4ves to address skills shortages, and Industry development to build a stronger and more resilient communi4es.

"All levels of government need to work together to enable key infrastructure to support tourism growth into the future, from new parks to spor4ng precincts, beDer tourism road access and more global connec4vity, the lists are already put together - let's get it done. The growth of sustainable businesses in regional Australia is not a new conversa4on, the needs of industry are as they've always been with the urgency skyrocke4ng, but this doesn't mean more public money handouts," Ms Bell said.

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Free workshop for supervisors of learner drivers Eurobodalla Council will host a free workshop to help Vol 16 September 15th 2017 parents and27th carers 28 April December 7th, guide 2017 their learner drivers.

Vol 48 2018 Council’s road safety Officer Kate McDougall said the prac4cal workshop was full of 4ps for anyone who supervises L-platers.

“They’ll leave with increased confidence and a beDer understanding of the learner driver log book, how to encourage safe driving, and be able to explain licencing provisions for both L and P-plates,” Ms McDougall said.

“Research shows that plenty of supervised on-road experience in their early years reduces the likelihood of new drivers crashing.”

The workshop will be held at the Mechanics Ins4tute in Page Street, Moruya from 6-8pm on Thursday 25 February. COVID-safe event, bookings essen4al by calling Kate McDougall on 4474 1353.

The Salva4on Army has temporary funding available to assist families with Back to School expenses. Condi4ons are outlined below; • Assistance is $150 per child • Maximum of 3 children to be assisted per household ($450 total Back to School assistance is to be issued to a single household) • This assistance is only available in the month of January 2021 • If the family is also in need of food assistance, a Reaching (Woolworths) pack can be issued at the same 4me to meet the essen4al food need.

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Pip the Penguin on the road to recovery Vol 16 September 15th 2017 Australian Seabird Rescue South Coast Branch are known 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018

for their work rescuing the Australian Pelican and over the years their exper4se has expanded to sea birds, shore birds, sea turtles, penguins . The aim of the dedicated volunteers is to reduce the human impact on wildlife through rescue, research and educa4on.

On January 20th, being Penguin Awareness Day the branch brought us news of one of their pa4ents - Pip the Penguin.

For some background there are 18 species of these spectacular flightless birds. All found within the Southern Hemisphere and only 1 of these species exists in Aus, the LiDle Penguin Found only in Southern Australia & New Zealand, LiDle Penguins weigh in as the smallest of all the species at around 1kg but certainly with one of the largest moults! Spending approximately 17 days exclusively on land in burrows in order to shed 10,000 feathers

Australian Seabird Rescue South Coast have successfully nursed Pip, the LiDle Penguin back to health saying: “Pip” who came to us with an eye penetra4on injury and a gut full of plas4c. She has since regurgitated the plas4c & her eye is on the way to recovering. She was severely underweight weighing in at 400g but we can happily report today she has reached a milestone in her rehabilita4on, weighing in at 800g "Whilst LiDle Penguins are currently categorised as a least concern, if we con4nue to exploit our oceans and remain careless towards discarding our rubbish, especially around coastlines, this will sadly not be the case in a few years to come.

"We’re seeing more and more of these liDle guys into care every year, largely as a result of human ignorance. Please remember to “take 3 for the sea” and try to reduce your footprint on the earth in order to conserve a brighter future for these marvellous liDle creatures!

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New State-Of-The-Art Vessel To Improve Vol 16 September 15th 2017 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27thSafety 2018 region's NSW Mari4me has today taken delivery of a new state-of-the art patrol boat which will improve safety for boaters in Southern NSW. Member for Bega Andrew Constance and Transport for NSW Ac4ng Chief Opera4ons Officer Mark Hutchings were on hand to commission the boat at Batemans Bay today.

Mr Constance said in the lead up to Australia Day, I want all recrea4onal boaters including kayakers, skippers and jet skis users to stay safe, wear a lifejacket, and keep a proper lookout.

“Since 1 July there has been nine fatali4es and 26 boa4ng-related serious injuries on NSW waterways,” Mr Constance said.

“Everyone loves to hit the water during the warmer months, whether it be coastal or inland water ways, I just ask that everyone do their bit to keep themselves and companions safe.

“It is the skipper’s responsibility to make sure there is a lifejacket for everyone on board, including children and ensure all lifejackets have been serviced, checked regularly and are in good working order.

“If you plan to be out on the water, you are likely to see NSW Mari4me vessels carrying out high-visibility patrols and compliance checks right across the state.

“At the end of the day, we want everyone to get home safely and this new vessel will help our boa4ng safety officers to keep people safe.”

Alongside NSW Mari4me officers are the dedicated volunteers of NSW Marine Rescue, they are all here to ensure your safety, so please register your trip with your local Marine Rescue unit, check the condi4ons before se[ng out and familiarise yourself with the local coastal and inland hazards,” Mr Constance said.

Transport for NSW Ac4ng Chief Opera4ons Officer Mark Hutchings said the new ten-metre NAAID patrol boat will enhance NSW Mari4me’s capabili4es during daily patrols, strategic compliance opera4ons as well as assist combat agencies with emergencies and search and rescue missions.

“The new vessel replaces its 30-year-old predecessor and offers our boa4ng safety officers a greater capability to respond in crises as well as patrol estuaries and river systems as it has a lower height and shallower draL than the older vessel,” Mr Hutchings said.

“The new vessel will also assist officers carry out more daily patrols and access a range of waterways in southern NSW, helping to educate new boaters and enforce rules.”

NSW Mari4me will now have three patrol boats and two jetskis opera4ng in the Batemans Bay area.

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With heatwave condi'ons and large swells forecast, surf lifesavers are preparing for a busy Australia Day long weekend as thousands of beachgoers head to the coast to cool off.

With COVID-19 restric4ons impac4ng interstate travel, thousands of people are expected to flock to NSW beaches over the next five days looking to make the most of the Australia Day public holiday and the last weekend before school resumes.

Surf lifesavers are on high alert with the Bureau of Meteorology forecas4ng heatwave condi4ons across much of the state and temperatures expected to push into the 40s in some areas.

The effects of hazardous surf over the last few days remains a factor in planning for all available rescue and emergency response assets to be on standby through un4l Tuesday.

“Australia Day is one of the busiest days of the year on our beaches and is always a big day for our volunteer surf lifesavers and lifeguards. With hot condi4ons and large swells forecast, we have a very simple message for anyone heading to the coast,” said Surf Life Saving NSW CEO Steven Pearce.

“Enjoy the weekend but make sure that if you’re heading to the beach, go to a patrolled loca4on and only swim between the red and yellow flags,” he said.

The dangers of swimming at unpatrolled and remote loca4ons have been tragically highlighted by the death of a woman who lost her life while trying to save her young son on the Far South Coast last weekend.

SLSNSW Director of Lifesaving, Joel Wiseman, said that with hazardous surf condi4ons and big crowds expected in the coming days, the risks of swimming at unpatrolled loca4ons had increased significantly.

“Beaches can change quickly during large swell events, including the loca4on of rips, so we’re asking everyone, even strong swimmers, to exercise extreme cau4on this weekend,” Joel Wiseman said.

“Too oLen we see tragic incidents where a person has drowned while trying to rescue someone else. You might be a good swimmer yourself, however trying to save someone else, oLen without any rescue equipment or training is extremely difficult and dangerous,” said Joel Wiseman.

“If you do see someone in trouble at an unpatrolled loca4on, call for help, dial Triple-Zero and try to signal or alert someone skilled to assist, like a surfer. If you decide to aDempt a rescue yourself, take a minute to try to locate some form of rescue device or flota4on aid, like a bodyboard to take with you. It can buy you and the person you’re assis4ng precious minutes afloat un4l help arrives,” said Joel Wiseman.

As Australians flock to the coast to enjoy the Australia Day holiday, surf lifesavers are also reminding people to avoid swimming under the influence of drugs and alcohol and to check the Beachsafe website or download the Beachsafe app to find patrolled beach loca4ons before leaving home. beagle weekly : Vol 191 January 22nd 2021

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A 'mely reminder about rips: How to spot a rip current?

Rips are complex, can quickly change shape and loca4on, and at Vol 16 September 15th 2017 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018 4mes, are difficult to see. The things to look for are; Deeper, dark-coloured water.

Fewer breaking waves.

A rippled surface surrounded by smooth waters.

Anything floa4ng out to sea or foamy, discoloured, sandy, water flowing out beyond the waves.

Rips don’t always show all of these signs at once. hDps://youtu.be/5QhxxXGPlJU How to survive a rip current?

Relax – stay calm and float to conserve your energy.

Raise – raise your arm and aDract aDen4on from lifeguards or lifesavers.

Rescue – the lifeguards or lifesavers will be on their way to help you.

While floa4ng, rip currents may flow in a circular paDern and return you to an adjacent sandbar You may escape the rip current by swimming parallel to the beach, towards the breaking waves.

Reassess your situa4on. If what you’re doing isn’t working, try one of the other op4ons un4l you’re rescued or return to shore.

Sea trials have commenced on the Clarence River for the new Marine Rescue Tuross rescue vessel TU 21.

The new 7.5 metre Ocean Cylinder vessel will replace the exis4ng TU 20, which is nearing the end of its opera4onal life.

To be based on the Moruya River at Preddys Wharf, the new vessel boasts the latest electronics, increased manoeuvrability and greater volunteer comfort and can operate further offshore and for longer periods.

At the trial were representa4ves of Yamba Welding & Engineering Pty Ltd and Suzuki Australia as well as Tuross Unit Commander Alan Blessington, Tuross Training Officer Blaise Madden, Monaro Regional Opera4ons Manager Glenn Sullivan and Fleet Officer Sean Jewiss. beagle weekly : Vol 191 January 22nd 2021

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Kids dream their possible future Vol 16 September 15th 2017 Residents and visitors are invited to an 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018 immersive performance exploring themes of renewal on Sunday 24 January.

Regenera on sees actors from the Narooma Youth Theatre present their visions for the future – and provide some 4mely advice for the present.

Director Amy Spurgeon said theirs was a show where dreams become reality.

“These young players will share five fantas4cal stories,” Ms Spurgeon said.

“Whether it’s imagined future humans dwelling underwater, a Broadway hopeful whose dreams of New York are dashed by the virus, or the poe4c Monster of Bad Things as wriDen and performed by our youngest stars, these actors are sure to delight.”

Ms Spurgeon graduated with a degree in theatre from the University of Melbourne but admits to being a lifelong playwright who “grew up pu[ng on plays”.

“I’ve been working with the youth theatre for six years now – the kids are well seasoned actors,” she said.

Regenera on will be performed at Narooma’s Quota Park. Narooma Chamber of Commerce and Tourism president Jenny Munro said the show would help reconnect residents and tourists with the town’s public places.

“We’re excited to be a part of this and look to local businesses to embrace the theme. We’ve seen a series of setbacks in the last year so we’re all looking forward to these special performances, and with Amy in the director’s chair we won’t be disappointed,” Dr Munro said.

Regenera on is a collabora4on between the Narooma Youth Theatre Company, the Narooma Chamber of Commerce and Tourism and Eurobodalla Council and made possible by NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment’s The Fes4val of Place – Summer Fund. For more informa4on contact Eurobodalla Council’s manager of economic development on teresa.lever@esc.nsw.gov.au Regenera4on will be a COVID-safe event. Numbers are limited and bookings essen4al: Theatre performance – hDps://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=703265& Music performance – hDps://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=703268&

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Mogo bushfire recovery outreach Bushfire recovery agencies are trialling a drop-in service in Mogo Vol 16 September 15th 2017 on help support the 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol Thursdays 48 27thto 2018 community and surrounding area.

The sessions follow requests from Mogo community leaders.

Eurobodalla Council’s Bushfire Recovery Support Service coordinator Jane Robertson said anyone who was impacted by the Black Summer bushfires could drop in to the Boomerang Mee4ng Place, between 10am and 2pm, for the next two Thursdays and discuss their situa4on confiden4ally.

New and exis4ng clients are welcome.

“When individuals impacted by the fires contact us, they are assigned a case management officer, who can help them with making decisions and exploring housing op4ons, applying for financial and other support from chari4es, clean-ups, and the many other issues to deal with in their recovery,” she said.

“We also provide emo4onal support and referral to specialised trauma counselling and other services.”

In addi4on to the Eurobodalla Bushfire Recovery Support Service, Service NSW staff will also aDend to provide assistance on state government maDers.

The bushfire recovery support Mogo pop-up will be held at the Boomerang Mee4ng Place, from 10am-2pm on Thursday 21 January and Thursday 28 January. On Thursday 4 February the pop-up service will co-locate with the Salvos’ mobile office visit to the Mogo RFS Shed.

For more informa4on contact the Eurobodalla Bushfire Recovery Support Service on 4474 7434 or email recovery@esc.nsw.gov.au . Residents can also pop in to the recovery office at 46 Vulcan St, Moruya.

Eurobodalla Bushfire Recovery Support Service is run by Eurobodalla Council, and one of seven recovery support services jointly funded by the NSW and Australian governments, suppor4ng the communi4es most severely impacted by the 2019/20 bushfires.

Salvos mobile office visi'ng Eurobodalla The Salva4on Army’s mobile office will visit Eurobodalla next month to assist bushfire-affected community members.

Stopping in Moruya, Batemans Bay and Mogo, the service will offer financial counselling as well as bushfire assistance that includes new youth, hardship, total loss and household goods grants.

The Salvos mobile office will visit the car park behind Harris Scarfe in Moruya on Tuesday 2 February, Batemans Bay’s Albert Ryan Park on Beach Road on Wednesday 3 February, and the Mogo RFS Shed, at the corner of Tomakin Road and the Princes Highway, on Thursday 4 February - all days 8am to 4pm.

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ECA calls on Council to fast track Surfside protec'on plan Eurobodalla Shire Council has been urged to fast track development of a coastal management plan to protect Surfside and the northern shore of Batemans Bay from storms and erosion.

Vol 16 September 15th 2017 28 April December 7th,Alliance 2017 Eurobodalla Coast Inc President Russell Schneider AM said it was “totally unacceptable” that local MP Vol 48 27th 2018

Andrew Constance’s commitment to find an engineering solu4on to protect Surfside and surrounding areas had been delayed for two years. (On February 25 2019 Mr Constance announced the Government would commit at least $5 million for an “engineering solu4on” at the Surfside area.

“I fear the NSW bureaucracy hijacked this commitment and has been stalling on it all this 4me,”Mr Schneider said.

“Council recently accepted a $250,000 grant from NSW—which was promised two years ago---to prepare a coastal management report which should have been developed long ago.

“Council management told Councillors it would take at least 12 months and possibly longer for the plan to be developed.

“In the mean4me Surfside could be washed into the sea. Council needs to get moving on this with a sense of urgency.

“We have seen what happens on other parts of the NSW coast when eastern lows hit. We don’t want that to happen here.”

Mr Schneider said a consultant’s report to the Government admiDed the new bridge would increase water flows on the north side of the bay.

In a leDer to Council he said “ECA believes it is totally unacceptable for the residents of Surfside to be leL with ongoing uncertainty about when—and, indeed, whether— they will be protected. This anxiety is compounded by the likelihood of extensive storm events arising from expected weather this year. Councillors will no doubt be held accountable should the delays in this project result in injury or damage.

“Given the knowledge that Surfside faces a clear and present danger this project should be given the highest priority.

“On behalf of Surfside residents ECA strongly requests that Council direct the coastal management plan in rela4on to Surfside and adjoining areas be expedited as a maDer of the most extreme urgency and a report be provided to the community within three months, i.e, by end April 2021.”

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OUT NOW—your latest Beagle Abode : Eurobodalla’s leading real estate Vol 16 September 15thguide 2017 Vol 28 December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 April 27th 2018

The beagle abode is an online weekly Eurobodalla real estate guide showcasing the current Eurobodalla market and our many realtors.

The beagle abode is the new addi4on to the South Coast Beagle that owns The Beagle and the South Coast Travel Guide: The Nature Coast of NSW : from Durras to The Tilbas The Beagle Abode has been established to provide that service while also providing our readers with a glossy overview of latest proper4es on the market each week.

You can find Beagle Abode on the Beagle website under REAL ESTATE The latest Beagle Abode lis4ngs are also available each week as a FlipBook on the website and also distributed to readers via our social media pages and our twice weekly mailouts.

The Beagle Trades and Business Directory provides local Trades and Businesses a free lis4ng in a hope that they might gain work from it, and con4nue to provide employment and economic benefit to their families and our communi4es. Adver4sing is usually outside the affordability of many smaller businesses and sole traders.

The Beagle supports locals. These lis4ngs are FREE. If you are a local business and would like to be listed please contact us as we oLen turn over these lis4ngs to give everyone a fair go.

Email beagleweeklynews@gmail.com Trades and Businesses can also list themselves on the Beagle Trades and Business Group in Facebook at hDps://www.facebook.com/groups/1303512213142880/

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Kristy McBain announces resigna'on from Bega Valley Vol 16 September 15th 2017 Shire Council 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018 In a media statement issued today (Jan 22nd 2021) Kristy McBain said: "I stood for elec4on to Bega Valley Shire Council almost a decade ago because I believed that Council should beDer reflect our community’s demographics. Processes that were underway at the 4me involving a local Above: Kristy McBain with Opposi on Leader Anthony Albanese and Shadow Treasurer Jim Chalmers playground simply failed to listen to young families like mine and many others.

It was clear to me that those making the decisions were not aware of or considering the importance of this playground to young families like mine, or the wider community.

Today as I announce my resigna4on from Council, having provided wriDen advice to the General Manager, I am very proud that the shire’s playgrounds are beDer than ever. More than that though, I am pleased that the diversity of people involved in council processes is richer and that the community has more avenues to take part and be heard.

Having served two terms as a Councillor, including four years as Mayor, I leave the organisa4on in an extremely strong posi4on – able to face the ever-present challenges faced by local government.

I am proud to have worked with council staff and other councillors to have achieved projects including the Merimbula Airport upgrade, Tathra Wharf repairs, spor4ng complex improvements, upgrades to water treatment plants, beDer library services, a professional child care service, improved local roads and bridges and to have implemented the Infrastructure Prospectus which has resulted in over $70 million dollars of addi4onal funding through con4nued advocacy.

I want to thank the dedicated team at council that I have worked with. Dealing with a series of rolling natural disasters since 2016 has been par4cularly challenging.

We always put our community first and at 4mes this was at the expense of Council’s opera4onal and delivery plan and forgoing income to assist those most in need.

There is much we can be proud of, but there is s4ll much to do for those impacted.

As the federal Member for Eden-Monaro I remain a champion for the Bega Valley, a place I have grown up in, live in and love.

As we move into a new year, I am more commiDed than ever to bring people together and find solu4ons for our community.

The next local government elec4on is September 2021 and I encourage anyone with the best interests of our community at heart to consider standing for elec4on."

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Batemans Bay Marine Rescue Expansion On Course Minister for Customer Service Victor Dominello and Member for Bega Andrew Constance were today joined by Marine Vol 16 September 15th 2017 Rescue NSW Deputy 28 April December 7th, 2017Commissioner, Alex Vol 48 27th 2018 Barrell to formally announce $200,000 in funding for the Batemans Bay Marine Rescue unit to expand their base.

Mr Constance said it’s great to be here with Minister Dominello, Alex and the local Marine Rescue volunteers to announce Batemans Bay Marine Rescue was successful in the NSW Government’s Infrastructure Grants program – Disaster Readiness and Community Infrastructure sector in 2020.

“Batemans Bay Marine Rescue are now set to expand their footprint with major works planned for the unit to commence in early February,” Mr Constance said.

About: L-R, MRNSW Deputy Commissioner Alex Barrell, MRNSW Monaro Regional Director Glenn Felkin, Marine Rescue Batemans Bay Unit Commander Richard Blundell, Andrew Constance and Victor Dominello.

“This project will allow Marine Rescue Batemans Bay to double its base space so that it can improve its search and rescue capabili4es in the region. The new space will be used for training and equipment storage and will be able to accommodate more volunteer staff. Local Marine Rescue units are vital to coastal and inland water way communi4es and we are so fortunate to have such dedicated volunteers keeping the boa4ng community safe.”

Minister for Customer Service Victor Dominello said it was a pleasure to be in Batemans Bay to formally announce the funding, which had been delayed due to Covid.

“Marine Rescue is a fantas4c organisa4on who’s dedica4on allows local and visi4ng boaters to hit the water knowing help is at hand if needed,” Mr Dominello said.

“Pleasingly the Batemans Bay unit have their plans approved and are ready to commence work in the coming weeks. The Infrastructure Grants program funds important projects across the state and the NSW Government is proud to support community organisa4ons that work 4relessly to create resilient, healthy and connected communi4es. The projects they’re delivering will boost equity, social inclusion and par4cipa4on – making a real difference in people’s lives across NSW.” Since 2015, the NSW Government has funded over 380 community projects worth $58 million under the Infrastructure Grants program.

The grants are made possible by the Clubgrants Category 3 Fund which re-invests profits from registered clubs’ gaming machines into community infrastructure projects across three key areas: · Arts and Culture; · Disaster Readiness and Community Infrastructure; and · Sport and Recrea4on A new round of applica4ons for funding opens 1 February 2021. Learn more at hDps://www.responsiblegambling.nsw.gov.au/funding-opportuni4es/infrastructure-grants beagle weekly : Vol 191 January 22nd 2021

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Are you interested in looking for rocks and gems?

Vol 16 September 15th 2017 Are you interested in learning how to prepare a stone for polishing?

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We welcome visitors and new members! Have fun, share experiences and learn from the experts in our midst!

Our workshop sessions have begun. Join us for our first general mee4ng at Batemans Bay Heritage Museum on January 27, 2021 at 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm View our website: hDps://batemansbaylapidaryclub.org/

Are you interested in learning more about using your mobile device?

Join us and learn together at our Phone/Tablet Group in a relaxed environment! EuroSCUG’s Phone & Tablet Group will have its first session for 2021, this Monday, 25th January, 9.30 - 11.00 at Moruya Golf Club.

We oLen start together to share ideas, followed by demonstra4ons and discussion of features & apps of both Android and Apple devices. Usually separate groups for Android and Apple and are able to provide individual help.

This month we‘ll look at the Service NSW app and scanning QR Codes, transferring photos from your device to a laptop, and more! Please tell us what features you’d like to explore and share!

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2021 Eurobodalla Agricultural Show Saturday, 23rd January 2021 9:00am – 9:30pm Sunday, 24th January 2021 9:00am – 5:00pm 2021 Theme: “SOS” “Save Our Show” Moruya Showgrounds 98 Albert Street Moruya

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Yuin Country doco screens Australia Day Enjoy an authen4c Australia Day experience when the Narooma Kinema screens YuwinjDhari Bulwal – Yuin Country Explored on 26 Vol 16 September 15th 2017 January.

28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018 The free documentary presents some of the important stories surrounding Captain Cook’s arrival in the HMB Endeavour along the NSW south coast and the past and present consequences for local Aboriginal people.

Eurobodalla Council’s arts coordinator Indi Carmichael said the film was the culmina4on of a year-long project supported by Eurobodalla’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait community.

“2020 marked 250 years since James Cook’s voyage along Australia’s east coast, with par4cular significance for Eurobodalla,” Ms Carmichael said.

“Stories from the region are men4oned in Cook’s diary entries and they remain embedded in our local Aboriginal culture. Frankly, it’s all fascina4ng stuff.”

The Yuwinj-Dhari Bulwal – Yuin Country Explored project was a collabora4on between the Na4onal Museum of Australia and Eurobodalla Council through the Cultural Connec4ons Ini4a4ve. The project kick started new Aboriginal arts and cultural ac4vi4es and pushed forward exis4ng ones.

“For example, the Dhurga word-of-the-week, Black Men Can Cook, pain4ng workshops, and insights into caring for and connec4ng to Country have run throughout 2020,” Ms Carmichael said.

“The Cultural Connec4ons Ini4a4ve is a community outreach program to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural prac44oners, and grassroots cultural work. It is very much about improving our knowledge of our region’s history and culture from a First Na4on’s perspec4ve,” she said.

“Originally the project was to conclude with an outdoor exhibi4on at the Eurobodalla Regional Botanic Garden, but COVID-19 put a stop to that. With new circumstances, this short documentary featuring local dance, stories and art celebra4ng the spirit, strength and resilience of the Yuin Na4on is a worthy replacement.”

Yuwinj-Dhari Bulwal – Yuin Country Explored screens from 5.45-6.30pm on Tuesday 26 January at the Kinema, 94 Campbell Street Narooma, with a Q&A session aLerward. Admission is free but bookings essen4al at hDps://www.eventbrite.com/e/yuwinj-dhari-bulwal-yuin-country-explored-4ckets-133632134311.

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Pride Boogie Skydiving Fes'val this weekend in Vol 16 September 15th 2017 Moruya 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018 This Australia Day weekend, Skydive Oz will host upwards of 50 skydivers at the PRIDE BOOGIE, Australia’s first LGBTQIA+ skydiving fes4val.

Jumping at NSW’s most scenic skydiving centre, the PRIDE BOOGIE will celebrate diversity in Australian skydiving as well as mark Australia Day 2021. Australian skydiving is as diverse as it is welcoming.

The PRIDE BOOGIE will celebrate this diversity encouraging all Australians to get involved with this daredevil sport no maDer what their age, gender, sexuality of background. Held over the 3 days leading up to Australia Day, the PRIDE BOOGIE will feature some visually spectacular and epic skydives, including: 3 FLAG JUMP Featuring Australian, Indigenous and Pride Flags of epic propor4ons (11m by 7m), this 3 Flag jump over the spectacular Moruya coastline will be a celebra4on of Australia Day and its diverse cultures, visible for miles along the coast.

RAINBOW ANGLES A group of skydivers will race across the Moruya skies with 11 metre streamers in the Pride Flag colours streaming behind them in a spectacular display of precision skydiving. THE BIG GAY WAY Australia’s LGBTQIA+ skydivers (and some of their friends) will come together to aDempt Australia’s largest LGBTQIA+ forma4on skydiver to celebrate the diverse nature of Australian skydiving, encouraging all Australians to get involved in this daredevil sport.

The PRIDE BOOGIE is the brainchild of Marcus Bourget, a former chairman of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras and a current member of the team which set the Australian Forma4on Skydiving record of 130 jumpers in June 2019.

Marcus Bourget said “the Pride Boogie is a celebra4on of one of Australia’s most diverse sports – skydiving.

Young, old, black, white, gay, straight, man, woman and everyone in between, jumping out of planes at 15,000 feet over the stunning Moruya coastline makes an out for all of us.

If you haven’t tried skydiving yet, make it your resolu4on for 2021”.

The PRIDE BOOGIE will be held in the days leading up to Australia Day 2021 The PRIDE BOOGIE gratefully acknowledges the support of the Australian Parachute Federa4on, The NSW Parachute Council and Skydive Oz. What? Australia’s first LGBTQIA+ Skydiving Fes'val – the PRIDE BOOGIE Where? Skydive Oz, Bruce Cameron Drive, Moruya, NSW 2537 When? 23 – 25 January 2021 beagle weekly : Vol 191 January 22nd 2021

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Eurobodalla Photographic Club News Our first mee4ng of 2021 starts on 26 January with a talk on high speed photography. In addi4on there is an open compe44on judged by a professional photographer.

Throughout this year we have several professional photographers scheduled to judge our compe44ons and to give us talks on various subjects including portraiture and wildlife.

Some of our own experienced members will also give talks and instruc4onal sessions on various aspects and techniques of photography.

Later in the year, Len Metcalf, a professional photographer and tutor will be running a weekend workshop to be held at the Regional Botanic Gardens.

During the course of 2021 we will be undertaking a major portraiture exercise of Eurobodalla volunteers and we have been given a significant grant by the Shire Council to support this project. We are pleased to be working with them on an exhibi4on to be held later this year.

We have other ac4vi4es and excursions planned (weather and COVID permi[ng), so it’s going to be an interes4ng 2021 for our club members.

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Day Break is the story of a family making their way back to Country on January 26. We see the strength they draw from being together, and from sharing stories as they move through a Vol 16 September 15th 2017 shiLing landscape.

28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018 Amy McQuire is a Darumbal and South Sea Islander woman from Rockhampton in Central Queensland.

Amy is a freelance writer and journalist, and is currently comple4ng a PhD at the University of Queensland into media representa4ons of violence against Aboriginal women.

Amy began her career straight out of high school, comple4ng a cadetship at the Na onal Indigenous Times (NIT) newspaper. She later became editor of NIT, and for a short 4me poli4cal correspondent for NITV News. Amy has also worked at Tracker Magazine, New Ma lda, Brisbane’s 98.9 FM – where she presented the ‘Lets Talk’ current affairs show – and more recently BuzzFeed News Australia.

Over the past four years, Amy has co-hosted the inves4ga4ve podcast ‘Curtain’ with human rights lawyer Mar4n Hodgson. The podcast puts forth the case for innocence for Aboriginal man Kevin Henry, who was wrongfully convicted in 1992.

Amy has a strong interest in wri4ng about jus4ce, culture and heritage and feminism.

The story refocuses the narra4ves around ‘Australia Day’ on Indigenous survival and resistance, and in doing so honours the past while looking to the future. Confron4ng yet truthful, painful yet full of hope, Day Break is a crucial story that will open up a conversa4on on truth-telling for the next genera4on.

Above: This sign appeared on the front doors of the Batemans Bay Community Centre in protest of the Council vo ng to ignore a 1000 signature pe

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100 Years Ago—JANUARY 22, 1921 HOSPITAL LINEN.– The Hon Secretary, Mrs A. W. Constable, is in receipt of the following contributions to the Hospital Linen Fund since last published list: Mrs. A. L. Jeffery 7s 6d; Miss Effie McIntosh, pair of pillow slips; Vol 16 September 15th 2017sheeting.

Mrs Josiah Taylor 4 2017 yds 28 December 7th, Vol 48 April 27th 2018 EUROBODALLA BALL.—The Ball which took place on the 14th inst. In Eurobodalla Hall for the benefit of Mrs J. T. Brogan, was a great success, door takings amounting to £11 11s.

QUAIL SEASON.—A Proclamation appears in the “Gazette” fixing the opening of the quail season in the Braidwood district on the 14th March and the close of it on the 31st July. In this district it opens on the 15th May and closes on 31st August.

WEDDING. A quiet but pretty wedding was celebrated in All Saints’ Church of England, Bodalla, on 21st ult., the contracting parties being Amy, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Love of Bodalla, and Edgar, second son of Mrs. Geo. Taylor, late of Bega. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked pretty in a dress of white crepe georgette and wore the customary wreath and veil, and carried a shower bouquet of white roses and asparagus fern, with streamers of white ribbon. She was attended by two bridesmaids, Miss Greta Love (sister) late of Sydney, and Miss Alice Hunt, of Bodalla. The bridesmaids’ dresses were ivory crepe-dechine and mob caps. They carried bouquets of pale pink roses and maiden-hair fern, and wore gold brooches, the gifts of the bridegroom. The bridegroom was attended by his brother Lieut. Ray Taylor. After the ceremony the happy couple left amidst showers of rice and confetti for Bega, where they intend to stay a few months before leaving to settle in New Zealand. Miss Amy Love will be greatly missed from our presence, as she has always been a great help and ever ready to give a willing hand in all leading functions.

NERRIGUNDAH. (From our Correspondent.) Mr. James Pollock and family after many years residence at Nerrigundah, have taken their departure and now reside at Fairfield.

Mr. and Mrs. S. Lake, after a term of business at Cobargo, have returned to the “Golden Valley.”

A cricket match was played on the recreation grounds on New Year’s Day between Dignam’s Creek and Nerrigundah, which was a two innings match. The Gulphites proving superior in both innings for the Dignam’s Creek players who are considered one of the best teams on the Coast.

FOR SALE. TENDERS are invited and will be received up to 1st February 1921, for the purchase of the timber on part of Kiora Estate. Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Full particulars may be obtained from the undersigned—J. E. HAWDON. CHOICE BUILDING SITES overlooking Recrea4on Ground, with extensive ocean views and handy to surf.

M. & J. O’REILLY have received instruc4ons from Mrs. P. Lennard to sell by auc4on on the ground ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 22nd, at 2 o’clock, Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 of sec4on 11, Town of Narooma.

These are all excellent Building Sites, and are bound to increase rapidly in value owing to Narooma’s increasing popularity as a tourist resort.

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Reading A BEER WITH BAZ by John Longhurst As always, Bazza sat on his stool in the corner at the front bar of the Bodalla Pub, reading the papers, listening to the odd race on his portable radio or just holding court with local or visitor alike.

He into the Vol looked 16 September 15thbottom 2017 of his empty schooner glass and contemplated the issues of the day but his 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018 thoughts were soon interrupted by the arrival of Mick and two fresh beers. Here we go he thought to himself.

‘Baz can you believe that Australian Cricket Board?’ He started ‘No reference to Australia Day for the Big Bash Cricket on Tuesday. Bloody disgrace. Anyhow Sco Mo is onto them. Called em out he has. People have just got to get over it. We’re talking about stuff that happened hundreds of years ago. I mean they arrived here, few boat loads of convicts set up and here we are. Improved the place no end I reckon. Should be thanking us.’

They both took a generous drink. Bazza looked across at the still charred hills from last summer’s fires and then out the window at passing trucks spewing fumes and braking to hit the 50km speed limit. The laugh of a kookaburra jolted him back to the moment.

‘Now’ and Mick was off again ‘I’ll tell you what. Come Australia Day I am getting my Australian Flag from the front lawn and I am going to drape it across the tele and turn on the cricket. I’m gonna fire up the barbie, whack on a bit of lamb and have a few beers. You should come round.’

‘Might pass up on that Mick. You know I’ve had a bit of a think about things these past twelve months.

Might have been the fires, might have been this virus. Might even have been that bloody Trump. This year come 26th January, I’m going to get up before dawn and go down to Potato Point and wait for the sun to come up over the ocean. I’m going to wonder what it was like to be sitting there on the 26th January 1788 as a true local. I’m going to look out at the ocean and see those 11 ships of the first fleet.’

Mick scratched his head ‘Cricket doesn’t start til after lunch you know.’

‘You know Mick it must of been the equivalent of a space ship landing in your backyard when they came ashore. Out of this space ship emerge people that look like you except for the skin colour. I reckon I’d be curious at first. Might even welcome them. But then they stay and stay and take over your house, your street, your town.... in fact the whole bloody country. Mick, I’m gonna wonder what that felt like.’

‘Woo up there Baz. Crikey just a few boat loads of convicts is what we are on about. No harm. I read somewhere where Sco Mo’s traces his ancestry back to that first fleet.’

‘Yep’ and Baz finished his beer.

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Who’s been living in my Moruya Street?

by Shirley Jurmann 16 September 2017 residents past and AVol large number 15th of Moruya 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018 present provided Shirley with their family details and photographs and we will be making updates to the publica4on as more details and photographs are found in family archives. For this reason we have produced a pdf version of the book which can easily updated. A comb bound printed copy will be available for those who prefer a hard copy but this will not be regularly updated.

Have you ever wondered who might have lived in your street in the past or who built that lovely house you drive past each day in Campbell Street? Then our new book “Who has been living in my Moruya Street” may well answer all your ques4ons.

In the book you will discover that no 63 Hawdon Street was originally built as a hotel and became a maternity home before it became a family home. You will also learn the names of the people who lived there and where they came from.

You may be surprised that a house in Page Street was once two story but the owner Mr Preddey decided two houses were beDer than one and removed the second story and relocated it further up the street. No problem was insurmountable for Mr. Preddey. The Amusu Theatre in Vulcan Street was yet another problem he could easily solve. When the roof was found to be too low to meet cinema regula4ons well just jack the roof up another 6 foot, no problem.

Available as a pdf file for $25 with an update available at the end of 2121 for further $5.

Downloaded order form hDps://mdhs.org.au/pdfs/Streets_PDF_Order_Form.pdf The comb bound hard copy is $35 + $12 postage. Please use our standard order form hDps://mdhs.org.au/pdfs/Order_form.pdf We welcome any feedback from our readers and any extra informa4on and photographs you may have. You can contact us at research@mdhs.org.au or ring 4474 3224 on Wednesday between 10am and 2pm.

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All the known gigs to date: Jan 22nd - Rick Bamford – Batemans Bay Soldiers Club (7.30pm) Vol 16 September 15th 2017 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018

Jan 23rd - Rick Bamford – Soldiers Club (7.30pm) Jan 23rd - Driving Sideways at Club Catalina Jan 23rd - Klaus Tietz – Tuross Club (8pm) Jan 23rd - Roddy Reason @4lbavalley Jan 23rd - 19-Twenty & The SpindriL Saga at the Moruya Waterfront - SOLDOUT Jan 23rd- 1920 and SpindriL Saga at Moruya Waterfront Jan 24th - Garry Carson Jones – Camel Rock Brewery (12.30pm) Jan 24th - Chris McGrath at Tomakin Sports & Social Club Jan 26th - Country Pumpkins – Tuross Club (3pm) Jan 26th - SURVIVAL DAY 2021 at the Four Winds Jan 28th - Joe Quennell – Club Narooma (5.30pm) Jan 30th - Intensity – Tuross Club (8pm) Jan 30th - Sam Fletcher at JJs Jan 31st - Joe Quennell – Camel Rock Brewery (12.30pm) Jan 31st - Intensity – Club Narooma (3pm) Feb 5th - Sam Fletcher with The SpindriL Saga & Jack Gallen at Smokey Dan's Tomakin Feb 7th - Sam Fletcher at Club Narooma 2pm

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PUMPKINS ON THE GREEN Vol 16 September 15th 2017

The Country Pumpkins 28 December 7th, 2017will be Vol 48 April 27th 2018 playing a special all Australian show at the Tuross Head Country Club on Australia Day, Tuesday, 26 Jan 21 outdoors from 3pm.

There will be an emphasis on the contribu4on to our culture by indigenous Australians with songs such as Paul Kelly’s Special Treatment and originals by the band such as The Church of Australia is the Bush and Stand to Inten4on which relates how Aboriginal Australians prevented wildfires with regular hazard reduc4on burning.

Other songs on the day will feature works by Australian ar4sts such as Kasey Chambers, Neil Murray, Norma O’Hara Murphy, Shane Howard, John Williamson, Hugh McDonald, Greg Quill and Joy McKean.

The Pumpkins have been very busy lately with regular performances at Moruya Markets and the Bodalla Dairy Shed as well as special events such as the Moruya Luminous Fes4val and Light Up the Bay on New Year’s Eve where they were fortunate to precede speeches by NSW Resilience Commissioner, Shane Fitzsimmons and Federal Member, Fiona Phillips.

The Country Pumpkins comprise Daniel Ostrosko on percussion, Chris Cur4s on lead guitars, mandolin and vocals as well as Michelle and Graham Scobie on bass, acous4c guitar, harmonica and vocals. Their next performances will be at the Bodalla Dairy Shed on Sunday, 14 Feb from 12.30pm and Moruya Markets on Saturday, 27 Feb from 10am.

The Country Pumpkins can be contacted through Graham Scobie at Scentertainment on 0409 225957, www.scobie.com.au , graham@scobie.com.au or Country Pumpkins Band on facebook.

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Regenera'on in Narooma Jan 24th Regenera4on a FREE Vol 16 Septemberis15th 2017immersive performance 28permits December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 April 27th 2018 that the explora4on of public spaces guided by the imagina4on of the young people in our community.

This project is a collabora4on between Eurobodalla Shire Council, Narooma Youth Theatre Company and the Narooma Chamber of Commerce ini4ated by The Fes4val of Place – Summer Fund supported by the NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment.

Sunday 24 January 2021 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM Sunday 24 January 2021 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM Quota Park Riverside Drive, Narooma Bookings essen4al Visit trybooking.com and look for Regenera4on

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Ngaranggal Muruda Group exhibi4on Sat 20 February - Sun 28 March 2021 at The BAS, Moruya Ngaranggal Muruda (Women’s Footprints) is a Bas curated exhibi4on of artworks by female Aboriginal ar4sts from across Australia. This mixed media exhibi4on celebrates the strength and diversity of Aboriginal expression and culture from a female perspec4ve – at both a local and na4onal level, and includes prominent Eurobodalla ar4st, Cheryl Davison.

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The exhibi4on starts on the 20th and ďŹ nishes on Australia Day at 4pm. In addi4on to the many wonderful pastel works, the exhibi4on will also include art works in acrylics, water colour, oils and inks. There will be works by well known local south coast ar4sts including Grace Paleg, Lynn Woolridge , Nina Poulton, Amanda Williams and many others. Post cards featuring art work of local ar4sts will also be available for sale. Entry is by gold coin dona4on. beagle weekly : Vol 191 January 22nd 2021

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arts The current exhibi4on at The BAS in Moruya, 'Untold Eurobodalla' by Lee Grant and Amadis Lacheta is open un4l Sunday 7 February 2021.

To more about the exhibi4on, the ar4sts, Vol learn 16 September 15th 2017 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018 the siDer and this beau4ful area we call home, book into one of their guided tours.

They are held every Thursday morning from 11am un4l the exhibi4on closes.

Bookings can be made via thebas.com.au

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BiDer Sweet Melody, an outstanding collec4on of recent oil pain4ngs by Jus'n Pearson at Gallery Bodalla runs through to 14 February.

Featuring portraits, landscapes and works inspired by the theatre, Jus4n's pain4ngs are expressive, some4mes drama4c, and always beau4ful.

Born in Christchurch, Jus4n leL New Zealand and made his way to London in 1981, where he completed his Bachelor of Fine Arts at Byam Shaw School of Art (Central Saint Mar4n’s College of Art and Design).

He is represented in private and corporate collec4ons in New Zealand, Australia and the UK and has won several awards including the Southern Highlands Portrait Prize, 2013, the FeDlers Heritage Art Prize 2011 and the Heysen Prize in 2007. He has also been a finalist in The Adams Portrait Award, Wellington New Zealand, the Fishers Ghost Award including 2020, and a semi-finalist in the 2014 Doug Moran Portrait Prize with a portrait of the ar4st Euan Macleod.

By visi4ng www.gallerybodalla.com.au you will be able to take an easy virtual tour of Gallery Bodalla and browse photographs and catalogue details of the works. If you would like to buy any of Jus4n’s pain4ngs but can’t get to the gallery please contact Valerie on 0421 238 174 or email gallerybodalla@gmail.com.

Gallery Bodalla is open Thursday to Sunday 11am to 4pm and by appointment.

In keeping with COVID safe prac4ce please wear a mask and only 4 people in the gallery at a 4me.

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Len Rogers Streaks the Field at Tuross Special Par Event Vol 16 September 15th 2017 28 April December 7th, 2017 for the Tuross Head Veterans Vol 48 27th 2018 Sixty players registered

Golf "Special Par" event on Wednesday 20 January 2021.

This "Special Par" event is based on the standard Par game but players scoring below handicap are rewarded with mul4ple plusses. The game tends to favour higher handicappers.

Winner on the day was Len Rogers with a magnificent score of +9, including mul4ple +2s and a +3. Runner up was Pauline Nash on +5 with Greg Thornton and Richard Wharton rounding out the major prize winners on +3.

Minor prizes went to Neal Watson on +3, Ray Downey, Andrew Gordon, Enid Besant-Ryan and Greg Ware with +2, and finally Robin Green, AnneDe Manton, Rick Brake, Ron Hanlon, Sandra Hanlon, Bruce Ware and Ian Miller all with +1. Ken Brown won the infamous Bradman award.

BROULEE RUNNERS RESULTS WEDNESDAY 20 JANUARY 2021 This evening we had 31 faced the star4ng line in almost perfect condi4on and there were 18 virtual 4mes submiDed. We were fortunate to con4nue to have visitors to the district come and join the event. Many are regular compe4tors who like to join us during their holidays. We welcomed David PiD to his first run.

Personal best 4mes were recorded by Penny Slater, Yvonne Carter, Laura Bocking, Kylie Rosin, Nicole Mills, Mollie Kennedy, Zavier, and Kim Huynh.

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South Coast Boaters Urged To Put Safety Vol 16 September 15th 2017 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018 First This Weekend Marine Rescue NSW volunteers on the South Coast are ready for a surge of boaters heading on to local waterways for an extra-long Australia Day weekend and the last days of the school holidays.

During a visit to the region today, Deputy Commissioner Alex Barrell appealed to all boaters to make safety their highest priority and take extra care among the increased traffic from the Illawarra to the Victorian border.

“It’s already been a busy start to the year and our volunteers are well prepared for a huge influx of boaters on the water from sunrise today through to sunset on Australia Day,” he said.

“Our teams on the South Coast have launched 146 rescue missions, including 72 in response to lifeendangering emergencies since the start of summer. They have returned 342 people, including 116 children, safely to shore.

“The forecast is for days of hot, fine weather and many people are no doubt taking Monday off to enjoy a four-day weekend for Australia Day. We know boaters will be flocking to the spectacular South Coast one last 4me before the return to school and work next week.”

Deputy Commissioner Barrell said MRNSW wanted everyone to have a great 4me on the water – but most importantly, to return home safely.

“It’s vital to make sure everyone on board is wearing a lifejacket and that you Log On with Marine Rescue NSW on VHF Channel 16 or the free Marine Rescue App,” he said.

“This free service gives you the peace of mind of knowing our volunteers are watching out for your safe return and that if you don’t Log Off as planned, they will start searching for you.”

Deputy Commissioner Barrell said it was concerning that many of the rescue missions launched over summer could have been avoided if boaters had taken simple safety precau4ons.

“More than half of the rescue opera4ons in this region in December and January have been in response to boats out of fuel, with flat baDeries or engine failure,” he said.

“These can easily be prevented by checking your engine and baDery are in good condi4on and that your fuel tank is full before heading out.”

He said MRNSW crews oLen were called to help boaters who had misjudged weather and sea condi4ons.

“Check weather and sea condi4ons before heading out and regularly throughout the day, as condi4ons can change quickly. You can get up-to-date forecasts from your local Marine Rescue base by calling on VHF Channel 16 at any 4me.” beagle weekly : Vol 191 January 22nd 2021

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sports CATALINA LADIES GOLF – Results 20 January 2021 Golf is such an unreliable game. For weeks you can come in with a miserable score – way over your handicap and with no consistency in sight. The only saving grace is that eventually your handicap will and things Vol 16increase September 15th 2017 will improve. Then out of the blue, all things do connect, your woods are ‘straight 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018 and long’, your approach shots are ‘poetry in mo4on’ and your pu[ng, ‘deadly and true! No bunkers or water in sight - such an easy game! Our Division 2 winner today, Lynne Gadsby had been struggling of late and it was a pleasure to see her in the winners’ circle again. Congratula4ons Lynne (photo below) as an excellent example of persistence.

Division 1 First:

Sue Demamiel (24) 39 points

Second: Rosemary Sumbak (24) 38 points Third:

Debbie Coleman (17) 38 points

Fourth: Jenny Scullin (18) 35 points Nearest the Pin – Debbie Coleman (Hole 5) Division 2 First:

Lynne Gadsby (30) 40 points

Second: Sue Charls-Hartley (27) 40 points Third: Anne Lorimer (27) 38 points Fourth: Helen Wise (27) 36 points Nearest the Pin - Wendy Hardy (Hole 7) Division 3 First:

Nancy Leaver (35) 37 points

Second: Beverley Keatley (34) 36 points Third: Elaine Dawson (35) 34 points Fourth: Julie Knorpp (45) 34 points Nearest the Pin – Elaine Dawson (Hole 23) The ball count went to 32 points.

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Brian Cowden of the Moruya Jockey Club re'res Brian Cowden, the General Manager of the Moruya Jockey Club has officially begun 15th his re4rement.

Brian and his wife Francesca will be Vol 16 September 2017 28 December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 April 27th 2018 moving to southern Queensland to be near their three daughters.

Chairman Peter Atkinson described Brian as affable, amiable, assiduous and aDen4ve to detail. Brian always puts others first, and nothing is ever too much trouble. Brian joined the Moruya Jockey Club commiDee in 2006, before accep4ng the role of General Manager.

Under his stewardship, the Club has developed consistently to become a premier country TAB Thoroughbred racing club. Race mee4ngs have increased from nine some years ago to thirteen per year, major improvements in course facili4es have been made and the Club now boasts a membership of over five hundred.

Peter Atkinson said "Moruya Jockey Club has been extremely well served by Brian and for this, the Board and all associated with the Club, hold him in the highest esteem. He will be greatly missed at Donnelly Drive.

2021 Hotondo Bay To Breakers Ocean Swim Good news is that the 10th Hotondo Bay to Breakers Ocean swim is a happening event on 7 March 2021 subject to any changes to the NSW health guidelines affec4ng the Far South Coast NSW region leading up to the event.

Organisers say "We have confidence in our NSW Government's handling of the pandemic but acknowledge that health regula4ons and advice can change very quickly.

"Under the COVID management plan for the event there are a few changes to our 10th event that par4cipants must note.

Entries will close on Friday 26 February 2021 at 8pm. There will be no late or on the swim day entries.

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Your UP TO DATE Fishing report courtesy of Tackle World Moruya Moruya river. 15th 2017 Vol 16 September 28 December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 April 2018 With no rain27th to speak of this last week or two, the river con4nues to improve. A lot more fish were reported this week, with a good healthy amount of reports coming in from our junior anglers. It’s always good to see the enthusiasm when a younger angler is reliving that epic capture, be it big or small.

For the most part all parts of the river this week have been fishing well. The lower half of the system has seen some good captures of bream, flathead, luderick and trevally. The flats around the airport are holding good numbers of big lizards, while Preddy’s wharf has been seeing some reasonable numbers of trevally.

Under the town bridge, the flats here are holding good numbers of flathead, bream, the odd whi4ng and aLer dark, an estuary perch or two.

Further upstream, the holes around the hospital have some good numbers of bream, trevally, flathead and the odd whi4ng. Both baits and lures, are star4ng to work equally well as each other, so pick your preference, and get amongst it this weekend.

Tuross river.

This system con4nues to the premier spot on the south coast to target BIG flathead! With several fish just shy of the magic 1m mark being caught this last week, with one lucky angler landing, first an 89cm fish then a 98cm fish the following few days.

Plenty of these bigger fish are falling to live poddy mullet as bait. So if your interested in chasing some XOS flathead, get yourselves a poddy trap and collect some live bait. On a side note, the mighty Mulloway is also quite fond of a poddy mullet live bait, and can be found in the same holes the bigger flathead reside.

Plenty of bream are coming off the oyster racks that dominate the Tuross system, try hardbody lures like small Diawa double clutches, Jackson Athletes, Atomic yards or soL plas4cs for best results.

Rock and beach.

Plenty of salmon con4nue to be caught from the beaches this week, with nice whi4ng and bream being caught in the guDer close in on live beach worms. Spend some 4me with a s4nk bag and worming pliers to collect these awesome live baits for beach fishing. It is a skill I have yet to master, but one that will serve you well if you persevere to learn it.

All the beaches hold popula4ons of worms.

Moruya breakwall has seen a lot of anglers over the last few weeks, and yet it con4nues to produce good numbers of salmon, bream, trevally and flathead.

Offshore.

With the swell star4ng to drop now, many boa4es are looking to get out and enjoy the fishing that has been consistently good this last few weeks. Flathead have been plen4ful in the 30-40m mark, with good numbers of snapper coming from the 50-60m mark as well. For the game crews, the Marlin are s4ll about, with the odd yellowfin and Mahi mahi also turning up. Look for the bait schools and you should be able to find something feeding on them.

With the tragic circumstances of last Sunday fresh in everyone’s midst, please heed Surf Life savings advise and swim on patrolled beaches and between the flags. We want everyone to enjoy our beau4ful coastline, and return home safe and sound.

With more warm weather on the cards, and Australia Day just around the corner, do you have everything you need for a fun long weekend?

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

Team Tackle World Moruya. beagle weekly : Vol 191 January 22nd 2021

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