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editorial Welcome to this week’s editorial, There is much happening in Batemans Bay. March 27th is to be the grand opening of the new bridge with Vol 16 September 15th 2017 an only cu9ng, a smoking ceremony and then a carefully choreographed public walk-across 28 April December 7th, 2017 Volinvite 48 27thribbon 2018
that will see groups delivered by busloads to ensure Covid compliance. It has been widely suggested that the bridge be named Bhundoo when it is officially opened to recognise the aboriginal name given to the river. The original name, prior to it being declared The Clyde River was recognised and recorded by early explorers (Berry) and the local indigenous workers on the construc?on site also recognise the river by the name Bindoo. Whilst it isn’t a requirement to name a bridge to do so, and to call it the Bhundoo, would give recogni?on to the region’s pre– European history. Names are important. So much so that Council have expended considerable funds to have a top branding consultant come up with a name for the new Mackay Park pool. Following discussions with several members of the public it appears that we have been swayed to the name “Bay Pavilion”. The Councillors apparently love it and will be vo?ng on it in coming weeks. Like any name the Australian tendency to lazily shorten it down comes into play. A kid called Warren gets the nickname of Wazza, Barry gets Baz, Kevin gets Kev and Richard gets Dicko. The same applies to des?na?ons. No one goes to Sydney, they go to Sydos, or Melbos. They go to Coota, The Gong, Canbos and Brisos. It now appears that locals are going to go to The Pav. “Where ya been?” “I’ve been to The Pav. Had a swim at The Pav. Went to the gym at The Pav. Saw a play at The Pav. Took in some art at The Pav. Been on the waterslide at The Pav”. “How good is The Pav?”. Some believe that the Councillors should be in caretaker mode and not allowed to vote on anything as their ?me was up in September last year. But vote they will for The Pav. What else will they name before they step down in August? Un?l next—lei beagle weekly : Vol 199 March 19th 2021
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COVER Image: by South Coast Pix Batemans Bay Bridge Pix captured 15th of March 2021. Rob of South Coast Pix said “A few coats of bitumen were laid and it looks like the railing is almost fully completed.
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Eurobodalla Young Legends program a Vol 16 September 15th 2017 28 April December 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018 winner at7th,Keep Australia Beau(ful NSW awards Keep Australia Beau?ful NSW (KAB NSW) has announced the 2020 Overall Winner of the illustrious Sustainable Communi?es – Tidy Towns Awards on Saturday 13 March 2021, during a dinner in Murrurundi, NSW. The award was presented to Albury, qualifying the town to represent NSW in the Na?onal Keep Australia Beau?ful Sustainable Communi?es – Tidy Towns Awards. KAB NSW CEO, Val Southam, emphasised the importance and relevance of this program, which has been running since 1981.
Above: Environmental Communica on Award Popula on Category B Winner is Eurobodalla Young Legends program, Eurobodalla Shire Council
“The COVID-19 pandemic threw the world popula?on into turmoil. All Australians felt the devasta?on of a world pandemic, which was felt more acutely in regional areas, especially following the devas?ng 2019 bushfires. “Sustainable Communi?es – Tidy Towns is about more than just receiving or giving accolades. It is a fantas?c opportunity for towns to show their resilience, their care for the community and land, and their ingenuity in the way they overcome obstacles – be it social, environmental or rela?ng to sustainability.” Ms Southam sees these ?reless community efforts as inspiring and great examples of community spirit in the bush. “Every year, we receive entries of very high quality and we always look forward to seeing how communi?es deal with their local environmental and social challenges.” Ms Southam added that the awards are supported annually by the NSW EPA and the Return and Earn Container Recycling Scheme. “All category finalists are to be commended for their efforts, but there can only be one Sustainable Communi?es – Tidy Towns Overall Winner,” said Ms Southam. All regional towns, councils, community groups, businesses, schools and individuals are invited to take part in this program by submi9ng an entry in one of the 14 categories or the Overall Award. beagle weekly : Vol 199 March 19th 2021
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Batemans Bay Bridge Community Walk - Saturday 27 March The new Batemans Bay bridge is set to open to traffic by the end of March and members of the community have a chance to take part in a Vol 16 September 15th 2017 28 December 7th, 2017 of this milestone. Transport for NSW is hos?ng very special celebra?on Vol 48 April 27th 2018 a bridge walk on 27 March where members of the community can register to cross the new bridge on foot ahead of opening to traffic. In line with current COVID-19 Public Health Orders for outdoor gatherings, all par?cipants must pre-register and receive a free ?cket to take part in the community walk. Tickets are available across mul?ple session ?mes so please choose the most suitable session and parking loca?on for you. Please arrive at the start of your session ?me to assist us with COVID-19 check in processes. Please don't arrive early. h/ps://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/batemans-bay-bridge-community-walk-(ckets-146849283159 Times: There will be mul?ple session ?mes to book from. The first session ?me commences at 8:15am with the final bus returning to the carpark site at 2pm. Cost: Free, Registra?on Essen?al AQendees to this event will select a carparking loca?on and preferred session ?me window. You will then be transported by shuQle bus from either Corrigans Beach Reserve or Batemans Bay Public School to the new bridge site. AQendees will have the opportunity to walk approximately 1 kilometre across the new bridge and back. All aQendees must wear flat, enclosed shoes, suitable for walking. Following each bridge walk, aQendees will be returned by bus to their parking area. There will be toilets, food and water located at each of the parking loca?ons as well as sun cream and hand sani?ser. Corrigans Beach reserve (P1) - 7 sessions—Batemans Bay Public School (P2) - 8 sessions. Buses will depart approximately every 10 minutes from each loca?on (subject to traffic). You will hop off your bus at the bridge, walk across it, and then walk back to where your bus dropped you off from. If you are unable to walk the full length of the bridge and back (approx. 1km in total) you will be able to turn around half way across the bridge to walk back to the bus. Prams and wheelchairs can be accommodated on buses, please indicate if you require assistance at the booking stage. Unfortunately bikes, scooters, skateboards and pets (excluding licensed assistance animals) cannot be brought to this event. Parking Loca(ons: Parking will only be available at Corrigans Beach reserve and Batemans Bay Public School where shuQle buses will transport par?cipants to the bridge. There will be no parking or pedestrian access from the CBD or the bridge site. Due to current COVID-19 Public Health guidelines all aQendees must maintain social distancing during the walk. All aQendees will need to register a for a ?cket. Tickets will need to be individually named for each guest, regardless of age. AQendees will be required to complete a COVID-Safe check-in on arrival and are reminded to maintain 1.5m physical distance at all ?mes. Hand sani?ser and face masks will be available. If you are unwell, please stay at home. Can’t make this event? For those unable to aQend the event on 27 March, the event will be live streamed on the NSW Roads Facebook page. beagle weekly : Vol 199 March 19th 2021
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Road safety warning due to extreme wet weather Transport for NSW is warning road users to take extra care on the roads in the coming days as extreme wet weather baQers15th sec?ons Vol 16 September 2017 of the state. 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018
Transport for NSW Regional Director South, Sam Knight said motorists should carefully assess non-essen?al travel and exercise more cau?on than usual if they do get behind the wheel. “If you are on the road over the next few days, please be on alert for any flash flooding, pot holing and other hazards,” Ms Knight said. “Also be aware that Transport for NSW will have crews working to keep the network open and safe, and reckless driving will put both you and our staff at risk.” Ms Knight cited the advice of the State Emergency Service (SES) regarding floodwater: if it’s flooded, forget it. “The major cause of death during flooding is from people aQemp?ng to travel through floodwater, and it’s important to emphasise that being in a car doesn’t make you any safer,” Ms Knight said. “Floodwater may be deeper or faster flowing than it appears and can conceal hidden snags or debris. “Roads and surfaces underneath floodwater can wash away, and this may not be visible from the surface.” For updates on road condi?ons in your area, visit livetraffic.com.
Moruya's Mar?n Vidgen is well on his way to raising $2000 for the World's Greatest Shave 2021 that funds cri?cal research to deliver advancements in diagnosis & treatment of blood cancer. Mar?n aQended the hairdressers on Saturday March 13th to come through with his commitment to shave off his signature beard and well known shock of hair. beagle weekly : Vol 199 March 19th 2021
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Rotarians donate a sander to Men’s Vol 16 September 15th 2017 28 April December 7th, 2017 Shed Vol 48 27th 2018 Hot on the heels of the official opening of the Men’s Shed, Narooma Rotarians donated $1,300 to Narooma Men’s Shed to purchase an industrial grade sander for the Wood Working Shed. Narooma Rotary President Ange Ulrichsen dropped by recently to present the cheque to Men’s Shed President Bernie PerreQ and Project Manager Wal Sheehan.
Above: Watch that space! Narooma Men's Shed Vice President Wal Sheehan, le', and Rick Hain show where the new sander will go, while President Bernie Perre+ receives the cheque from President Ange and Wood Shed Manager Dick Nagle looks on. The sander is from Rick who offered it to the Men's Shed at a discounted rate.
“It was wonderful to see their gra?tude,” Ms Ulrichsen said. “The money was part of the proceeds from the Rotary Australia Day Duck Race.” Mr PerreQ said their old sander was “aged” and needed bearings replaced, and there was no money coming in. “One member Rick Hain offered his industrial grade 600mm sander to the Shed at a greatly reduced rate,” Mr PerreQ said. “He thought it was really just marking ?me at his home while he was enjoying working at the Men’s Shed. “He thought it would be put to beQer use here. It can put big lengths through for cu9ng boards and tables.” Ms Ulrichsen was shown where the new sander was going. Since the photo, the sander has been installed. Narooma Rotarians will check it out during a voca?onal visit to the Men’s Shed at a date to be arranged.
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40kph zone requested for Anne/s Parade, Mossy Point At Council's next mee?ng on March 23rd 2021 Ordinary Mee?ng of Vol 16 September 15th 2017 Council on27th 23 March 2021, Councillor Anthony Mayne will submit a 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 2018
pe??on provided to him by Kim Griffiths, a resident of Mossy Point with a recommenda?on to forward the pe??on to the Local Traffic CommiQee for considera?on. The Pe??on specifically states: We the undersigned, pe??on Council to: Undertake a Speed Zone Review on AnneQs Parade, Mossy Point NSW between house number 45 River Road (eastern intersec?on with AnneQs Parade) to the Mossy Point Boat Ramp and Headland with view to implemen?ng a permanent 40km/hour speed zone. For the following reasons: 1. Excessive vehicle speed frequently observed in the area. 2. High pedestrian ac?vity area. 3. High bicycle ac?vity area. 4. Many vulnerable road users - children, elderly and disabled. 5. High number of vehicles with boats and trailers aQached use the road. 6. Road alignment, geometry, shape, curves & rises limits vision. 7. Frequency of residen?al and driveways. 8. Short sight distance at access driveways especially between Nos. 193 to 175 AnneQs Parade. 9. Short sight distance for pedestrians crossing road especially between Nos. 193 to 175 AnneQs Parade. 10. Residen?al driveway Sight distance is further restricted on both sides of AnneQs Parade by vehicles parked on roadside. 11. Vehicle conflict point at Surfside and Pacific Street '5 ways' intersec?on with AnneQs Parade. 12. Rolled curbs that invite car parking on grass verges forcing pedestrians to walk on the road. 13. No footpaths. 14. Several motor vehicle accidents have occurred in the area in recent years. The most recent being on Monday 28 December 2020 when a seven year old child and his father wai?ng to cross the road were hit by a speeding vehicle. Tragically the child suffered mul?ple cri?cal injuries. Councillor Mayne, in presen?ng the pe??on will be moving a mo?on seeking the endorsement of his fellow councillors to, at the minimum, forward the pe??on to the Local Traffic CommiQee for their considera?on.
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Rental moratorium expira(on is a (cking (me bomb The St Vincent de Paul Society NSW is deeply concerned that the Vol 16 September 15th 2017 moratorium at the end of March will expira?on of the rental 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018
push thousands of vulnerable people into debt and poverty.
“The rental moratorium is a ?cking ?me bomb; when it goes off in a few weeks the fallout will have a las?ng impact,” said Jack de Groot, St Vincent de Paul NSW CEO. “We are extremely concerned that months of back-dated rent will condemn people into debt that will follow them for years to come. “This past year has highlighted the importance of everyone having a safe and secure place to live. If the moratorium is liYed without a transi?on plan in place to support people, over ?me there will be an increase in evic?ons and homelessness throughout the state. “We ask that the NSW Government extend the rental moratorium for a further 12 months and implement a transi?on plan to support tenants who experience hardship. Vulnerable people cannot be leY behind – the state has a responsibility to its ci?zens.” Data collected internally by the St Vincent de Paul Society NSW in the last six months of 2020 highlights the precarious situa?on vulnerable people have experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic. Across NSW, 50% of people seeking assistance were in housing stress – meaning 30% or more of their income was spent on housing – while 53% had a fortnightly income between $500-$1,000. Close to a third of people (32%) relied upon JobSeeker as their primary source of income. “In many parts of the state there is a shortage of social and affordable housing, resul?ng in people living in unsafe and overcrowded proper?es,” said Brooke Simmons, St Vincent de Paul Society NSW Vice President – Social Jus?ce. “Households are having to spend so much on rent and being trapped in a posi?on where they don’t have enough food as a result. Approximately half of the people who sought our assistance did so due to a lack of food. “The Government has a moral responsibility to look aYer vulnerable people. The consequences of inac?on will see people saddled with debt and facing homelessness.”
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Fit 4 Work program brings a cubby to Mogo The16latest intake of2017 par?cipants to the Vol September 15th 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 2018 PCYC's Fit 27th for Work program have brought a smile to the faces of the young ones at Mogo Primary with their installa?on of a cubby house. PCYC NSW is a registered charity, who's mission is to empower young people to reach their poten?al through Police and community partnerships. With over 65 clubs across the state, PCYC provides quality ac?vi?es and programs in a safe, fun and friendly environment.
Above: Senior Constable Greg Curry, Nigel Bell and PCYC Youth worker Caine Brierley. Nigel Bell from Batemans Bay Bunnings store donated the cubby house to the Fit 4 Work program and the ten keen par cipants (below) delivered the finished construc on with the support of Todd Cha8ield and Darren Leonard from Katungul AMS
The PCYC NSW aim is to engage with, and posi?vely influence our 70,000+ youth members through mainstream sport, recrea?on, educa?on, leadership and cultural programs. In addi?on, they work with at-risk youth to break the cycle of disadvantage through crime preven?on, voca?onal educa?on, youth capacity building and social responsibility programs to change the life outcomes of over 1500+ youth per year. The current ten week term is focused around construc?on, work sites and the skills that might assist as part of the bushfire rebuild across the community with the reinforcements of other prac?cali?es such as a CPR and First Aid Aid Course, wri?ng resumes, computer orienta?on and refreshers in Maths and English. Senior Constable Greg Curry of the PCYC said of the program that while many in the program are indigenous it is a program that is open to the broader community. This term of Fit for Work par?cipants have already enjoyed an excursion to Bawley Point to meet up with two prominent local Yuin men offering their insights into country and the cultural significance of the region. This term's gradua?on will be held on the 1st April with a smoking ceremony and tradi?onal dancers with Term 4 commencing soon aYer. beagle weekly : Vol 199 March 19th 2021
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RATE RELIEF FOR LOCAL LAND SERVICES CUSTOMERS Landholders across NSW will receive welcome news in their mailboxes over the coming weeks, with their Local Services Vol 16Land September 15th(LLS) 2017 rates showing a zero 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 2018 balance for 27th 2021. LLS Chief Execu?ve Officer, David Witherdin said the rate relief is part of the NSW Government’s latest drought support package and will allow LLS to provide the crucial support landholders need as they work towards drought recovery. “This rate relief means landholders will s?ll have access to our technical experts, programs and training, while making valuable savings,” Mr Witherdin said. “Rates are a vital source of funding for LLS, and they go a long way to suppor?ng the work of our dedicated biosecurity officers and district veterinarians across the state. “This work is crucial aYer several years of drought, so I encourage landholders to reach out to their closest LLS office, and take advantage of their local exper?se as we navigate the long-term recovery process, together. “Whether it’s helping landholders manage feral pests, or inves?ga?ng a health issue in livestock, you can count on your LLS team to provide prac?cal, hands-on advice." The work supported by rates includes: Coordina?ng and suppor?ng landholders to control pests and meet their legal obliga?ons LLS vets’ animal health programs Suppor?ng agriculture and animals during emergencies Suppor?ng stock iden?fica?on systems Mr Witherdin said while rates are expected to return to normal in 2022, it is hoped landholders can make the most of the improved seasonal condi?ons across large parts of the state. “With a zero balance on this year’s rates no?ce, landholders can make the most of the savings, keep more money on-farm, and plan for the future,” Mr Witherdin said. Head to the LLS website at hQps://www.lls.nsw.gov.au, contact your closest office, or call 1300 795 299 if you would like more informa?on about your rates no?ce or to find out more about the services offered by LLS.
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Next Teensafe course Thursday 8th April school hols - book now The next Teensafe course is planned for the school holidays for Thursday 8th April , 2021 at Moruya Speedway 10am -3pm. Vol 16 September 15th 2017 28 December 7th, 2017 For48 registra?on form and more info visit Vol April 27th 2018
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The locally volunteer-run TeenSafe program is conducted during school holiday periods at the Motor Sports Complex on Donnellys Drive, Moruya by a group of dedicated driving instructors. The TeenSafe program commenced in 1999 as a request from members of the local community to provide young people with informa?on and prac?cal experiences in safe driving. 'L' and 'P' plate drivers develop driving skills in a controlled environment and under the supervision of trained instructors. Their aim is to give 'L' and 'P' plate drivers basic driving skills and experiences in a safe and controlled environment. The courses are held over 1 day 10am-3pm with a maximum of 6-7 students. The program consists of both theory and prac?cal elements and teaches basic skills as well as safety aspects of driving. It is a detailed presenta?on teaching driving skills in a fun, posi?ve and safe manner with emphasis being placed on slowing down, hazard percep?on and the consequences of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Tui?on is on a 'one to one' basis in the vehicles - all supplied by TeenSafe. Approximately 85% of the course consists of actual driving ?me and students are able to concentrate on basic driving skills without the added distrac?on of normal road traffic. Vehicle maintenance and safety checks are demonstrated and discussed. Volunteers are always being sought to assist in all aspects of the organisa?on of TeenSafe Courses, and all training will be provided for prospec?ve volunteers. If you enjoy driving and inter-ac?ng with young people volunteering with TeenSafe could be for you. Teensafe welcomes mature licenced drivers to help out for a day every couple of months by si9ng in the passenger seat while a student drives, or by helping any?me with admin or car maintenance. Teensafe have a fleet of cars at Moruya Speedway. Gary Smith, Teensafe Manager says "If we can help teenagers drive safely, then the roads are safer for all of us" The next Teensafe course is planned for the school holidays on Thursday 8th April at Moruya Speedway. Providing teenagers with a safe driving experience and educa?on behind-the-wheel in a supervised environment. Just $80 !! For those interested in the course go to www.teensafemoruya.org for info and to register. Enquiries to garys.home@bigpond.com or contact 0418174397 Teensafe works because of volunteers. beagle weekly : Vol 199 March 19th 2021
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community Study into impact of bushfires, COVID-19 seeks older par(cipants A University of Wollongong (UOW) research team is seeking people over the age of 65, and General Prac?ce Nurses (GPN), to take part in a study to beQer understand the impact that natural disasters and Vol 16 September 15th 2017 COVID-19 restric?ons have had on the health and self-care of older people. 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018
The Self-Care of Older Australians project explores the self-care and GPN support of older people affected by disaster and crisis. The study focuses on bushfire-affected areas of south-eastern New South Wales, including the Shoalhaven, South Coast and Southern Highlands. Project leaders Professor Liz Halcomb, Professor of Primary Care Nursing, and Ms Cris?na Thompson, a Senior Research Fellow at the Australian Health Services Research Ins?tute (AHSRI), say chronic health condi?ons, loneliness and social isola?on are predictors of func?onal decline and premature death in older people. “Findings from this study will enable interven?ons to be developed that support older people to remain independent and live longer in their local community. Many people in our region experienced catastrophic bushfires and in some cases floods in early 2019, followed closely by the coronavirus pandemic,” Ms Thompson said. We want to learn more about how this unique combina?on of events may have disrupted the ability of older people to manage their self-care and health, par?cularly those who are living with chronic health issues.” The team is looking for first-hand reports as to how older people managed their self-care and health during the events that occurred last year to beQer understand any barriers they faced to receiving primary health care. “We already know that a key challenge for older people arising from COVID-19 has been the loneliness and social isola?on that has occurred, with the necessary public health measures restric?ng movement and social gatherings,” Professor Halcomb said. “The challenges for older people during the bushfires included the disrup?on to everyday life that occurred par?cularly if they were forced to evacuate or leave their home. “It is likely that some older people may have been unable to receive the usual help they may rely on from family, neighbours or community service providers and this may have had consequences for their health.” The impact of COVID-19 upon primary healthcare nurses working outside of hospitals has also been challenging, as iden?fied by recent research emerging from the School of Nursing at the University of Wollongong. Professor Halcomb and her team are calling on volunteers over the age of 65 who live in bushfire-affected areas of south eastern NSW, and General Prac?ce Nurses from the same region, to register their interest to par?cipate. People interested can contact the research team at seniorssocialconnec?onresearch@uow.edu.au or on (02) 4221 4411 (ask to speak to Megan from the “Seniors Social Connec?on Research” team). Interviews will be conducted during May and June 2021 and can occur in-person, by telephone or videoconferencing using Zoom. beagle weekly : Vol 199 March 19th 2021
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Dalmeny Narooma Bushwalkers news Vol 16 September 2017 FOR THIS VARIETY IS THE15th ORDER 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018
WEEKS 2 WALKS.
The first walk was held down in Bermagui to take advantage of the Sculpture Exhibi?on. An easy walk of 7 kilometres was undertaken around the Bermagui Headlands. A special surprise was in for us, as one of our members, Jenni Burke, won a major award for her entry. We are so proud of her and this is a just reward for a talented and lovely person. Then on Saturday nine walkers had a hard but short walk of approximately 6 klm. in and around Tarouga Creek, south of the Potato Point Road. This country was badly affected by the fires and has extensive regrowth. Large granite rocks are a feature of this area in the Gorge area and around the Creek. Jan Thomas ,Amanda Marsh and Margaret Moran led this walk and were thanked by the group for pu9ng it on.
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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 addi?on to the South Coast Beagle that owns The Beagle and the South Coast Travel Guide: The Nature Coast of NSW : from Durras to The Tilbas The Beagle Abode has been established to provide that service while also providing our readers with a glossy overview of latest proper?es on the market each week. You can find Beagle Abode on the Beagle website under REAL ESTATE The latest Beagle Abode lis?ngs 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 lis?ng in a hope that they might gain work from it, and con?nue to provide employment and economic benefit to their families and our communi?es. Adver?sing is usually outside the affordability of many smaller businesses and sole traders. The Beagle supports locals. These lis?ngs are FREE. If you are a local business and would like to be listed please contact us as we oYen turn over these lis?ngs 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 hQps://www.facebook.com/groups/1303512213142880/
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Mankind at the Crossroads It is obvious to me that mankind has reached a crossroads in our evolu?on. In the beginning we were fully immersed in, and part of the environment . Even then we had an effect on the local environment. When Vol 16 September 15th 2017 28supplies December 7th, 2017scarce we moved on. As long as we had sufficient range, we thrived and thrived we Vol 48 April 27thbecame 2018 food did as we populated all accessible parts of our planet and adapted to live in all habitats. At some point we discovered we could manipulate the environment by cul?va?ng crops and farming other animals. We could live in one place in larger groups and so some?me around 4500 years ago the process of civiliza?on began . Progress has been rapid since then and with it the relentless exploita?on and destruc?on of our natural resources. Today the con?nued expansion of civiliza?on has requisi?oned vast tracts of land to supply us with food and fibre. Massive areas of our forests , both tropical and boreal, con?nue to be removed to sa?sfy our needs. We have not confined our ac?vi?es to the land as we have destroyed many fisheries once considered inexhaus?ble and we con?nue to greedily and unsustainably sweep the oceans. Our civiliza?on also consumes vast quan??es of minerals and transforms them into consumer products which are casually discarded, expec?ng an inexhaus?ble supply. Only 200 years ago, our industrial revolu?on commenced an accelera?on of our burning of fossil fuels which has led to a rapid increase in carbon dioxide gas in the atmosphere which is causing dangerous changes to our climate . Did I men?on that the human popula?on is heading for 9 billion and our civiliza?on is causing a mass ex?nc?on event ? Surely it is clear that our civiliza?on, as it currently operates, is not sustainable and does not fulfill the needs of many. I think it is vital that we seriously acknowledge the problems facing our planet and demand our leaders make and implement plans to transi?on to a sustainable future. Our current federal leadership has shown no inclina?on to take our future seriously. In fact they have a fana?cal penchant to cling to waning fossil fuel industries and maintaining an economy that concentrates wealth at the top. I am sure the majority of us want a future. The change will have to be from the boQom up as our leaders have been seduced by greed and have no vision. Our intelligence has got humanity this far and can take us the next step. We can make these changes, stabilize the climate, preserve and restore the environment and devise a beQer civiliza?on that allows every individual to reach their poten?al . We s?ll have a democracy , so put up your hands , do what you can personally and publicly. Our leaders will get the message if enough do. Rob Shorrock beagle weekly : Vol 199 March 19th 2021
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A BEER WITH BAZ #9 by John Longhurst Mick neatly folded his yellow raincoat and placed it beside his umbrella and took a decent sip of his schooner of He shook his2017 head a number of ?mes. Volbeer. 16 September 15th 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018
‘Bloody protesters, Bazza. They’re everywhere. Turn on the tele and it’s full of all this March 4 Jus?ce. It’s weird though, Bazza, it’s not your usual mob. ‘Sure, all the usual suspects are there..... you know people with green hair and plenty of women with earrings in their nose but what gets me is the number of normal people.’ Mick leaned in. ‘Now keep this quiet, Bazza, even my niece was in the March and she has never protested in her life. Bloody hell, even ole Merle down the end of the street was bending my ear. ‘I tell you bring back Alan Jones. He wouldn’t cop this stuff.’ The room darkened as the storm started to move in. ‘Well Mick, I think your mate Sco Mo is in a bit of strife with this one.’ Mick pursed his lips. ‘Now Bazza, Sco Mo has talked to Jen and the girls. He said the protesters won’t be shot. He’s on top of things. Now this is what I reckon.........’ Baz looked beyond Mick to the window as the noise of the storm drowned out Mick. Lightening pierced the sky, rain pummelled the ?n roof and soon the outside guQers were washing away collected garbage. Mick finished up his speech, paused and stated ‘Bloody big storm, Bazza.’ ‘I think it’s set in, Mick.’ ‘ Have a Beer with Baz’ at john.longhurst59@gmail.com
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100 Years Ago—19th March 1921 UNDER CONSIDERATION. – The Hon. Aus?n Chapman has been no?fied that the ques?on of the post office at Bateman’s Bay being raised to official status is under considera?on. Vol 16 September 15th 2017
28 April December 7th, 2017 of persons aggrieved by valua?ons made for the purpose of ra?ng under L.G. Act of Vol 48 27th–2018 Appeal Court. Appeals 1919, will be heard at Central Tilba on 11th, Narooma 12th, and Moruya 13th April next.
MORUYA FACTORY. – During January 57,307 gallons of milk, equaling 53,996 standard gallons, were delivered at the Moruya Factory. During February 2240 loaf, 27 large (40 lb.), and 306 large (60 lb.) cheese, weighing 51,997 lbs., were shipped to Sydney agents. The amount paid to suppliers at the rate of 9d per standard gallon, was £2024 17s. MARRIAGE. – On Tuesday morning a quiet wedding was celebrated at the Sacred Heart Church by the Rev. Father Bossence, when William, only son of the late Mr. Joseph Kay, of Turlinjah, and Mrs. Kay, of Gundary, was married to Elsie, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Green, of Mantle Hill. The happy couple aYerwards leY for Sydney where the honeymoon will be spent. HIS LUCK. – A man called at the Ambulance Sta?on, Coogee, on Thursday aYernoon, and, presen?ng the first prize ?cket in the Ambulance Art Union, asked for the motor cycle and side car, valued at £225, which he was en?tled to. He was MR. L. W. Leslie, late of the Royal Navy, and now licensee of the Palace Hotel, Central Tilba. Mr. Leslie explained to the superintendent of the ambulance that he purchased only two ?ckets in the art union; but on the day he saw the announcement of the winning numbers in the “Evening News” he also found he had drawn £100 in the Queensland Golden Casket, No. 16. He added that his ambi?on was now to win the big motor car – the first prize in the Police and Firemens’ Art Union – and then he would be set up for life. COUNTING THE PEOPLE. – The second Commonwealth Census will be taken as at midnight between Sunday, 3rd April, and Monday, 4th April. Census collectors will call at every house or camp within Australia, distribu?ng consensus slips….As all census collectors have made a declara?on of secrecy, it will be one of their du?es to help those who, through being illiterate, etc., are unable to fill in their slips personally. PROGRESS ASSOCIATION. – On the mo?on of Mr. Wilson, seconded by Mr. Constable, the secretary was instructed to write to the Shire Council sugges?ng that finger posts be erected at the Park corner on Bodalla road, poin?ng out the road to Bodalla and the road to Moruya Heads ; also one on Post Office corner, poin?ng out the road to Araluen via Kiora. FOR SALE. – Horse, Sulky, Harness. Good Dining Table – Oak with deal top. E. W. HYDE, Parsonage, Moruya. WANTED. – Family to milk up to 40 Cows. Apply – R. J. DUNCAN, Eurobodalla. FOOTBALL. – A MEETING of all interested in the forma?on of a Football Club are invited to aQend a Mee?ng in the Mechanics’ Hall TO-NIGHT (Saturday) at 8 o’clock. H. SEBBENS, Convener.
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The Compliment With a volley of warning hand-claps, Amadou arrives, enters, feet shuffling on the doorstep; brings from his marquee of a robe this week’s scribbled work. His eyes roll as he views the packed bookshelves, typewriter, journals, prints and stereo: outward and visible signs of what I think I am. Leaving, he thanks me, saying, “It is like studying with a brother.” Whether as compliment to some sharp quality of mind or tribute to a wil?ng sexuality I would like to know!
Dog-eared from too much loving, spine broken from the accidents of use and here’s a stain will not wash out. Cosme?c surgery might help, but with each snip, patch, s?tch, the staunch companions of the sleepless hours will lose in character. No knives or needles for my friends whose faded looks and musty scent s?r memories of old great-aunts. Personable indeed, each of my books has text that far exceeds the printed word. They speak of moments shared and places seen, of love’s beginning and of par?ngs. My books bear flavour of their givers with this one found at such a ?me, another fine-inscribed in flowing copperplate by one long dead. My books and I have aged together and just as I eschew a liYed face or hair that never greys so they can wear with honour their life scars. Ursula Nixon
Beagle readers first read Ursula Nixon poetry when she brought contributed in 2020 about the bushfire experience: Fire Sequence. Sale of that collec?on raised over $2,000 for the Bodalla Fire Brigade. Over several decades, Ursula Nixon has wriQen poetry to share with friends and fellow poets. She has performed at poetry fes?vals and gatherings on the Monaro and on the NSW South Coast and more recently has been challenged by poetry slams, wri?ng in limited ?me to themes suggested by the audience. The poems in Twist and Knot range from perspec?ves of places, people, emo?ons, experiences and the natural world to social comment and the taste of grief, an?cipated or actual. As readers will see, they encapsulate moments in a life combining work and travel in different cultures, with Africa and Vietnam being major influences. A collec?on of her poetry has been released by Ginninderra Press, SA. En?tled Twist and Knot, the book is available from Moruya Books and can also obtained online.
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Time again - HerStory I s ll have goosebumps. My arms are red from holding my protest sign up high. But my heart feels warmed. Vol 16 September 15th 2017 The at2018 parliament House has been 28 march December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 April 27th
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History - ‘herstory’- feels giant-sized. Palpable and as real as a living presence... Magella Blinksell reflects. A tear runs down inside my heart. Dr Tjanara Goreng Goreng’s speech is profound, full with strength, insight and power; rich with deep ?me. We are invited to close our eyes while a sacred ancestral song is sung on Country. This strength and generosity, a reflec?on on our First Na?ons’ peoples long wai?ng, and a Welcome to Country by Aunty Violet Sheridan centre the day. First Na?ons Women con?nue to bear the brunt of structural violence and power’s inequali?es, yet here is a call to work in linked sistership. It’s a point not lost as the histories of a na?on, and of suffrage - and of Old Parliament House ( open for 33 years before First Na?ons people had the vote) - are brought to life by speakers. The presence of womens’ champion, Liz Reid, the world’s very first Women’s Adviser, appointed by the Whitlam Government and subjected to the then Governor-Generals clumsy advances, also feels like ?me travel. I try stand on ?p-toes but there are too many women in front to see her. Parked outside old Parly House before the march, my car radio tuned, I listen as women parliamentarians from both sides of the house acknowledge historical female figures and the import of today’s march just beyond the new parliament’s house’s walls. I switch to commercial radio. It’s lit! A spine-?ngling sense of living in a very significant moment in Big History has me finish my sign, dash to find the Ladies in the old house, and bust some even faster moves to head up the hill to the sounds of Helen Ready. As I photograph peoples’ signs, I meet women and men in their seven?es and eigh?es. De ja vu! Friend Marilyn Beech, a speaker in Albany, said later to me, laughing, that “yeah, we knew ALL the words of I am Woman, Hear me Roar.” Amongst such an instruc?ve back catalogue of wins and ac?on, there’s a tension in these elas?c threads of ?me too. There’s pain of past traumas; silenced and re-lived. Hurt, anger, resolute determina?on are present and held by every one of the many thousands of women and non-binary persons marching. Given voice in the calls to hotlines and messaging on social media. BriQany Higgins address is electric. Pioneering. Demanding las?ng legal, cultural and workplace change, here she is, personally confron?ng past and present, returning to the front of the parliamentary workplace in which she has lived the darkest of moments. What she has broken is the toxic spell of silence that has prevailed over the so called “Canberra Bubble’ for nearly a century. It feels ?meshaking. And so too, Maddie Chia, an eloquent and courageous twenty year old Law student who speaks frankly of being raped during O-Week. Working to right and form the future, she never wants her youngest sister or others to go through what she has suffered. Morrison on the radio, bookends my drive home. We are to be grateful we’re not shot. Someone has no decency or sense of these ?mes. A new song page of ‘herstory’ is writ large, flipping history. beagle weekly : Vol 199 March 19th 2021
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Narooma Oyster Fes(val Puts South Coast Oysters And Produce The Map Vol 16 September On 15th 2017
28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018 The award-winning Narooma Oyster Fes?val is back on 30 April and 1 May 2021 with a top line-up of chefs, oyster farmers and producers that puts the quaint seaside town of Narooma on the map as a serious food des?na?on. Above: Execu ve Chef Sean Connolly will be conduc ng cooking demonstra ons on stage at Narooma Oyster Fes val! Visitors to the fes val will recognise Sean from his regular s nts on Aussie TV.
AQrac?ng thousands each year, this des?na?on food event is held in the stunning surrounds of Wagonga Inlet, Narooma. It celebrates South Coast NSW oysters and the region’s natural quality produce, chefs, and rich ar?s?c and cultural talents.
The Fes?val’s Cooking Program is a highlight this year celebra?ng the rela?onship between producer and chef, matching local producers with some of the country’s most respected chefs including Sean Connolly from The Morrison Bar & Oyster Room in Sydney, The Balcony Bar and Oyster Co. in Byron Bay, The Wild Flower Bar & Dining in Killcare, Sean’s Kitchen in Adelaide and more. More headline chefs will be announced this month. “The Fes?val is going from strength to strength,” said Cath Peachey, Chair of Narooma Rocks, the not-forprofit company that delivers the annual Narooma Oyster Fes?val. “It’s incredibly exci?ng to be able to aQract chefs with an interna?onal profile like Sean and confirms that the Fes?val has come a long way from the small community-run oyster fes?val it was a decade ago. The Long Table Dinner on the Friday night sold out in 3 minutes, so we have organised a second dinner to keep up with demand,” said Ms Peachey. The Narooma Oyster Fes?val is bouncing back from Covid-19 effec?vely shu9ng it down last year with a bigger, beQer Program that offers fes?val visitors the chance to taste oysters form 6 local estuaries and indulge in regional wines, craY beer and produce from the huge variety of food stalls while enjoying live music. Fes?val favourites like the shucking compe??on, oyster masterclasses and fireworks show are back. A new addi?on to the Program is a collabora?on with River of Art, the region’s other hallmark event, to grow the Fes?val’s art precinct. Ms Peachey said visitors can expect live pain?ng of murals, cultural dancing and an Arts Alley surpassing what has been offered in the past. South Coast chef, author and TV presenter turned oyster Paul West is back on board as Fes?val Ambassador alongside industry great Kelly Eastwood who hosts the cooking demonstra?ons and seafood royalty John Susman who will oversee the Ul?mate Appella?on Oyster Experience and judge the shucking compe??on. To meet COVID-19 requirements and streamline entry, all ?ckets must be pre-purchased online at www.naroomaoysterfes?val.com and visitors are being advised to plan ahead as the event is moving to being cashless and there are a few other changes that ?cket holders will be no?fied of. beagle weekly : Vol 199 March 19th 2021
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The Gourmet Coast Trail : Membership Vol 16 September 15th 2017now 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018 Open This weekend brings the announcement of the establishment of the Gourmet Coast Trail, a member-driven, not-for-profit associa?on of excep?onal food businesses championing excep?onal food from Batemans Bay in the north, to Nimmitabel in the west and south to the Victorian border. Fiona Kotvojs, Greg Lissaman and Lucy Wilson are the driving force behind the project saying "Our purpose is to inspire year-round culinary tourism and spending in businesses in this region." "We have opened membership to the Gourmet Coast Trail informa?on on the Trail and already encouraged with the wide interest from the many excep?onal food businesses we have in the South East." "We look forward to our launch of our website in ?me for this winter". If you have any ques?ons, please call Fiona Kotvojs 0448 453 422, Greg Lissaman 0422 968 473 or Lucy Wilson 0411 073 706.
The Eurobodalla Food Guide While the eurobodalla is famous for its oysters and dairy there is much more to discover for those who enjoy knowing where their food comes from and for those who relish the quality of produce you can only find at the farmgate, a market or served by a takeaway, café or restaurant. The eurobodalla food guide promotes those local businesses and providores who qualify to be included and who showcase our wonderful local produce and the wealth of value added product we believe reflects the sen?ment of eurobodalla…. all kinds of natural. There are no adver?sements. The businesses men?oned are iden?fied on their merit. Those men?oned were found to be worthy of commenda?on at the ?me of publishing. I encourage you to explore the region and to enjoy our local markets, ask our local food outlets what local products they provide and source. OYen the inclusion of local produce is understated—that excep?onal yellow of your breakfast scrambled egg will most likely indicate the egg comes from a free range chicken just down the road. The herbs, the vegies will taste fresher, be crisper, and our local seafood is usually so fresh it was only in the water the day before.—lei hQps://www.southcoasQravelguide.com.au/eurobodalla-food-guide beagle weekly : Vol 199 March 19th 2021
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The SpindriK Saga set to return to Smokey Dan’s Friday 26th of March The SpindriY Saga are set to return to Smokey Dan’s Friday 26th of March! They will be joined by special guests ARCHIE (Canberra), Last Thursday (Sydney) and the St Peter’s College Band. Vol 16 September 15th 2017 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 2018 Tickets will27th include food, which will consist of an incredible BBQ assortment provided by Smokey Dan’s. BBQ includes pork n’ fennel sausage sangas, s?cky wings and chips. The event will kick off at 6pm, with doors open from 5pm. Tickets at: hQps://events.humani?x.com/the-spindriY-saga-smokey-dans-26032021 THE SPINDRIFT SAGA The SpindriY Saga are an independent Australian act renowned for their ?ght live shows, “catchy rhythms, bright licks” and big alt funk rock sound. In the last few years The SpindriY Saga have toured extensively and supported the likes of The Living End, Thirsty Merc, The Rubens, Bri?sh India and other music industry heavyweights. The band’s debut full length record “Badnormous” has received airplay around the country and cemented The SpindriY Saga’s unique place in the alterna?ve rock scene. The band have recently released four singles “Batsh!t Bay”, “Musical Theme”, “Smile” and “In and out of Love”. In July 2017 The SpindriY Saga played their first interna?onal shows in Japan. With comparisons being drawn to the music industries alterna?ve heavyweights, “these lads have craYed a truly unique sound best described as electrifying”. The SpindriY Saga is a head-turning power trio with musical ‘chops’ to burn who cover an enormous diversity of styles in their performances. Influenced heavily by funk music, The SpindriY Saga welds this syncopated groove element seamlessly into their rock roots. The result is a sound that could be likened to acts such as The Red Hot Chilli Peppers, The Living End, Soundgarden and Incubus. ARCHIE Shortly aYer forming in late 2018 while studying at the ANU School of Music, these four unusually happy scallywags found a kindred spirit in Archie, Xandy’s dog, who reflects all of the charisma, energy, and happiness ARCHIE the band dream of conveying with their music. Since their launch at the start of July 2019, ARCHIE has seen a meteoric rise in the local Canberra scene. Beginning with shows alongside well-established hometown heroes, they soon doubled-down on their infec?ous live shows by suppor?ng the likes of Surf Trash, Neko Pink and BENEE. This has culminated in a string of sold-out headline shows around Canberra, with fans turning up in their hundreds. Soon aYer, the release of "Blink" saw the band perform alongside long-?me-idols Lime Cordiale, as well as feature in the pilot episode of Immersion Sessions, in which they performed live from one of the world's finest recording studios, Studios301. LAST THURSDAY Last Thursday are an acclaimed Indie Rock oucit hailing from Sydney's Inner West. They draw inspira?on from bands such as Cacish and the BoQlemen, Radiohead and The Kooks. This band wants to make you dance, and cry, and weep, scream and sing. Last Thursday’s next EP is set to be released in 2021, with singles Tamed and I Hear having recently dropped in an?cipa?on.
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Mar 20th - Steve Mar?n – Tomakin Club (7.30pm) Mar 20th - Mark Dabin at the Batemans Bay Soldiers Club Mar 20th - Jacii Leigh at Club Catalina Mar 20th - Rough Swan at Tilba winery Mar 20th - Rick Bamford – Tuross Club (8pm) Mar 20th - D and G at JJs Marina BBay Mar 21st - Country Pumpkins – Bodalla Dairy Shed (12.30pm) Mar 21st - Roddy Reason at Tilba winery Mar 21st - Mel T and the Mix – Club Narooma (3pm) Mar 21st - S?tch at the Dromedary Hotel, Central Tilba 4-7pm Mar 26th - The SpindriY Saga with ARCHIE, Last Thursday and the St Peter's College Band at Smokey Dan's Mar 26th - McMahon Bros' at Moruya Golf Club Mar 27th - Rocking Down the Highway at Tomakin Sports & Social
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Moruya Blues and Roots Fes(val May 28th and 29th
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Spread over 2 days, Moruya Waterfront Hotel & Orphan Music Present the VERY FIRST Moruya Blues & Roots Fes?val! May 28th & 29th, 2021. 12 bands. 1 stage. All from $39
Lineup NATHAN CAVALERI • ROSHANI • LACHY DOLEY • 19-TWENTY • GIMME THE FRINGE • CLAUDE HAY & THE KUNG FU MUSTARD • THE SPINDRIFT SAGA • KAY PROUDLOVE • GENEVIEVE CHADWICK & THE STONES THROW • PAUL GREENE • HOWLIN MITCH GET YOUR TICKETS HERE hQps:// events.humani?x.com/moruya-blues-and -roots-fes?val-2021/?ckets
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Wild Australia: AKer the Fires wins interna(onal Vol 16 September 15th 2017 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018 film award Wild Australia: AKer the Fires: Char?ng the recovery of wildlife in the aYermath of Australia's catastrophic bushfires through stories of hope and resilience. Narrated by Hugo Weaving, the film provides an urgent message to safeguard our environment.
VIDEO: Wild Australia: A'er the Fires charts the year that follows the catastrophic bushfires, examining the long-term recovery of wildlife in its a'ermath through stories of hope, human interven on and resilience. It is directed by Cian O’Clery (Love On The Spectrum, Employable Me), produced and wri+en by Karina Holden (Big Weather, Magical Land of Oz), and narrated by actor and ambassador for animal rights organisa on Voiceless, Hugo Weaving.
Australia’s fauna has a long, impressive history of surviving on the driest inhabited con?nent on Earth. Fire is a force that has shaped the nature of Australia. However, as this bushfire season has made brutally clear, climate change is increasing the scale and intensity of bushfires.
‘AYer the Wildfires’ charts the long-term recovery of wildlife in the aYermath of Australia’s recent catastrophic bushfires through stories of hope, human interven?on and resilience. It provides an urgent message to safeguard our environment and bring about the necessary interven?on required to maintain biodiversity on our planet, before it is too late. OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD at the CalcuQa Interna?onal Cult Film Fes?val. Wild Australia: AKer the Fires was also voted Best Longform Documentary in Future Forest category in the World Wildlife Day film showcase Forest Showcase Winners were Announced during the World Wildlife Day virtual celebra?on and awards on March 3rd, 2021. Watch on iView - available un?l 9:23pm on 31 Mar 2021. hQps://iview.abc.net.au/show/wild-australia-aYer-the-fires
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World Premiere of Ross Edwards' Haunted Vol 16 September 15th 2017 Spring (2020) 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018 Goldner String Quartet (dur. 7 mins) - Duet for violin & cello Performed by the renowned Goldner String Quartet, Haunted Spring will be presented as part of the 'Shimmering Moments' program, a special post-lunch selec?on of spectacular works that play with the spaces around music, poetry and language. One of Australia’s best known and most performed composers, Ross Edwards has created a dis?nc?ve sound world aligned with principles of deep ecology while seeking to reconnect music with elemental forces and restore its tradi?onal associa?on with ritual and dance. His music, universal in that it is concerned with age-old mysteries surrounding humanity. Edwards’ music is deeply connected to its roots in Australia, whose cultural diversity it celebrates, and from whose natural environment it draws inspira?on, especially birdsong and the mysterious paQerns and drones of insects. As a composer living and working on the Pacific Rim he is conscious of the exci?ng poten?al of this vast region. Fes?val Crea?ve Director Lindy Hume says ‘Ross Edwards describes Haunted Spring as "a work that expresses a sense of 'hoped-for emergence' aYer the complexi?es and lockdowns of 2020". Edwards feels it has poignant moments, but that it is overall an op?mis?c work, in which he was hoping for 'changes for the beQer' to come out of our shared experience.’ The Goldner String Quartet are presen?ng this WP in addi?on to their dedicated Saturday Morning program in the beau?ful Four Winds Sound Shell. In their dedicated program: 'Celebra?on', Australia’s preeminent string quartet has chosen pieces around themes of reconnec?on: celebra?on, compassion, reflec?on.
A second World Premiere has also been announced: A Tree and A Rock – James Henry From the '50 Fanfares' project, and performed by the Sydney Symphony Orchestra Fellowship: A Rock and a Tree by James Henry – 4' dura?on. ‘50 Fanfares’ is a mul?-season major commissioning project which will see the Sydney Symphony commission and present works by 50 Australian composers across 2021 and 2022 The project represents a broad range of Australian voices and music styles. The composers were selected on recommenda?ons received from a na?onal nomina?ons panel, made up of musicians, ar?sts, educators and cultural leaders. The Sydney Symphony Orchestra, led by Chief Conductor Designate Simone Young, gave the world premiere of Connor D’NeQo’s Uncertain Planning as part of its 2021 Season Opening Celebra?on performances (10-13 February). The 26-year-old composer’s work marked the first of the 50 Fanfares composi?ons to be performed
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stage, William Zappa’s The Iliad Out Loud was presented in sold out seasons at Sydney Fes?val 2019 and Adelaide Interna?onal Arts Fes?val 2020. Zappa, Dignams Creek and Sydney based is recognized as one of Australia’s greatest stage actors, with a career spanning theatre, film and television; most recently appearing in ABC’s Opera?ons Buffalo, and films Miss Fisher and the Crypt of Tears and The Dry. THE ILIAD – OUT LOUD PART ONE: Friday, 2 April, 7-10pm including interval PART TWO: Saturday, 3 April 6.30-9.30pm including interval PART THREE: Sunday 6.30-9.30pm including interval Homer’s Iliad is the HBO series of the classics – the greatest story of heroism, betrayal and war. The world’s oldest ‘performed story’ is thrillingly brought to life by Australian actor and playwright William Zappa (The Dry, Opera on Buffalo). For many years, actor/director William Zappa poured over 17 transla?ons, convinced that the live transac?on between orator and audience could be rekindled in our ?mes. The extraordinary result, a performing version for himself, three actors, Persian oud and percussion, comes in at a snappy 9 hours, including enlightening asides from Zappa as part fanboy, part tour guide, and part personal trainer to get our flabby aQen?on spans into peak ancient shape. He and his troupe make clear this masterpiece – about pride and greed, glory and horror - doesn’t need resuscita?ng. It’s eternally alive and salient. Come for all three nights or just one to share this epic tale under the stars and by the fire at Four Winds. “ [Zappa’s] sovereign adapta on… embraces all the joyful and bi+er shades of human experience, bringing us round the campfire once again.” Limelight “the verse is thrillingly vibrant…The Iliad's sprawling magnificence is s?ll brought to potent, pumping (and some?mes amusing) life.” SMH “Zappa brings a poe?c rhythm and an Australian voice, honouring the classic and making it accessible to modern audiences” Canberra Times “This Iliad is a prodigious undertaking and a truly awesome achievement.” Stage Noise The Beagle is giving away Four Double Passes to The Iliad (Out Loud) over three full nights. We invite you to lean back in the stunning natural bush Four Winds amphitheatre as evening turns to night, gaze at the stars as our ancestors have done for aeons – and listen to the epic saga of this greatest of all baQles. Just txt “Iliad” to 0405100257 to be in the draw. beagle weekly : Vol 199 March 19th 2021
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The Gallery Mogo Exhibi(on Julie Lark Featured Vol 16 September 15th March, 2017 Ar(st 18th 2021 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018 Crea?ve Arts Batemans Bay (CABBI) are exhibi?ng at the pain?ngs, 2D and 3D artworks of their members at The Gallery Mogo, featuring Julie Lark for the months of April and May, 2021. The CABBI exhibi(on will run from the 29th March, 2021, un(l the 3rd of June 2021. Daily opening (mes are 10am un(l 4pm, including holidays, at the Gallery 2/52 Sydney Street Mogo. The Gallery Mogo is a CABBI venture, which is open to local, and regional visual art prac??oners. Julie Lark, Fluid Ar(st: “In this collec?on of I have tried to push the boundaries of perceived art with the use of alcohol inks in challenging ways, leaving its design ul?mately to your interpreta?on. “I create ideas from my own imagina?on, celebra?ng connec?ons between the environment, colour, fluidity, my eccentricity, as well as the ordinary. I develop these works in the hope that they will add beauty to your world as each is made with passion and deep commitment. “I received the Best Abstract Art prize in 2019 and 2020 at the Ar?sts Society of Canberra Exhibi?ons. I have works in private collec?ons around Australia, London, Germany, Sweden, USA, and New Zealand. My art is also on display in corporate offices in Canberra.” Ngaranggal Muruda Group exhibi?on Sat 20 February - Sun 28 March 2021 Basil Sellers Exhibi?ons Centre Moruya
Ngaranggal Muruda (Women’s Footprints) is a Bas curated exhibi?on of artworks by female Aboriginal ar?sts from across Australia. This mixed media exhibi?on celebrates the strength and diversity of Aboriginal expression and culture from a female perspec?ve – at both a local and na?onal level, and includes prominent Eurobodalla ar?st, Cheryl Davison. This exhibi?on was made possible by the generosity of Chris?na Kennedy of Eurobodalla’s Horse Island.
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The Drowsy Chaperone, The Bay Theatre Players first performance in over 12 months, opens in 4 weeks, on Friday 9 April 2021 and two shows are already SOLD OUT! Tickets are selling really fast, so be quick and don’t miss out! The Drowsy Chaperone is a 1920’s vaudeville musical, a story of mistaken iden?ty, mayhem and a gay wedding! There are many experienced and well-loved players returning to the stage, including MaQhew Burgess as Man In Chair, Anna Smart as Janet Van De Graaff and Narrell Murdoch as The Drowsy Chaperone herself! You will be delighted and highly entertained by the music, the colour and the talent of this 20-plus cast! Come early on a Friday or Saturday night and enjoy a glass of wine; if ma?nees are more your style, there are both Saturday and Sunday performances. Tickets are on sale now! Adults $30.50, Concession $28.50, Group 20+ $25.50. All inclusive of online booking fees. Book online at www.trybooking.com. The Bay Theatre Players are COVID safe and will be performing to 75% capacity in line with current NSW guidelines.
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Ar?st Applica?on for August 2021 Sculpture on Clyde event OPEN UNTIL MAY 31, go to sculptureforclyde.com.au or call 0416 111 151
Building figures in clay Join Nadja Burke in this two day clay workshop. Open to beginners and the more experienced, the workshop aims to provide an understanding of the hollow construc?on method. Par?cipants will be guided through the process of making figures or forms of their own choosing, of up to a height of approximately 50cm. Nadja completed a Master of Arts - Visual Arts in 2012, holds a Bachelor of Arts - Languages and is an experienced teacher in clay sculpture. Cost: $168 Where: Durras Community Hall, Banyandah Street, South Durras When: 10am-4pm Monday, 19 April and Tuesday, 20 April 2021 beagle weekly : Vol 199 March 19th 2021
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Register now: Have a ball at walking soccer If you crave the ac?on of team sport but the physicality is a bit too much, you’ll have a ball at walking soccer. Expected to be held on Wednesday evenings in Moruya, walking soccer is a lower-impact, modified Vol 16 September 15th 2017 version of 27th the game suitable for all levels of ability and fitness. 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 2018 Eurobodalla Council’s community development coordinator Zoe Morgan said walking soccer was an adapta?on of futsal and the perfect solu?on for those returning to sport aYer a break or who had never played before. She said all par?cipants needed was some enthusiasm and comfortable footwear. “Anyone can do it - and it’s hilarious, especially when people get compe??ve,” she said. “It’s a great no-contact exercise ac?vity for those of us who might find mainstream soccer a bit too challenging, as well as for older folk, people with disability, and anybody who finds the idea of running for an extended period of ?me just a bit too much. “Once you get into the swing of it it’s very engaging.” Walking soccer is free, and is scheduled to be held on Wednesdays from 5.30-6.30pm at the Moruya basketball stadium, on Albert Street. Once the required numbers are found for Walking Soccer to progress par?cipants will be able to join in on any Wednesday. If you are interested in registering your interest, as an individual or team or need more informa?on contact Eurobodalla Council’s Emily Dannock on 4474 1081 or email Emily.dannock@esc.nsw.gov.au
Club Catalina secures Mitchel Judd and Rodney Booth in Golf Opera(ons Club Catalina in Batemans Bay has been fortunate to secure two new employees on the golfing side of the opera?ons. Mitchel Judd who has been appointed the ?tle of Director of Golf and Rodney Booth as Golf Professional. Both have moved their young families to Batemans Bay for this exci?ng opportunity. Mitchel comes to Club Catalina as a cer?fied member of The PGA of Australia with an Advanced Status in Coaching. Mitchel has joined us from North East Victoria where he was the inaugural Director of Golf of Cathedral Lodge.
(L-R) Mitchel Judd and Rodney Booth
Prior to that Mitchel served as an infantry sec?on commander for the 1st BaQalion Royal Australian Regiment. Rodney was most recently the Director of Golf at Tocumwal Golf & Bowls Club. He had been with Tocumwal since his PGA traineeship 2001-2003 in and around playing the Australasia Professional Circuit. He even had earned the Australian PGA Trainee of the year in 2003. Together Mitchel and Rodney are passionate about junior development and female engagement in sport and look forward to achieving progress in these key areas.
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Terry Lunn takes out Vets Stroke Event at Tuross Vol 16 September 15th 2017 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018 Head On Wednesday 17 March 2021 49 players registered for the Tuross Head Veteran Golfers' Stroke event, numbers being well down with considerable rain forecast for the day. Fortunately play was uninterrupted and all players returned dry. Winner on the day was Terry Winner Terry Lunn (L) and Runner Up Barry Hoban (R) Lunn with a neQ score of 32. Terry was followed home by Barry Hoban with 33, and then Greg Bush and Ian Manton with scores of 34. Balls or chocolates went to Paul Coffey, Derek Hoare and Ian WraQen with scores of 35, Ron Hanlon, Gail Rogers, Blaise Madden and Rob Nash with 36, and finally to Dorothy Madden and Chris WraQen with 37s on count back. Tony Crook took out the infamous Bradman award whilst nearest the pins went to Kevin Dukes on the 4th, Lance Shadbolt on the 6th, and to Chris WraQen and Steve Collins on the 7th. Frank Pomfret won the Accuracy drive.
Broulee Runners Mar 17th 2021 Wet condi?ons brought out the real runners this evening with 15 to front the starter and 11 virtual runners were able to select beQer condi?ons during the day. Daisy and Sunni West recorded excellent personal best ?mes. Sunni’s ?me in the wet muddy condi?ons saw him improve by 4 minutes and 28 seconds in the 5-kilometres. Broulee Runners showed their class in feature events last Sunday. MaQ Lambert took on the might of Canberra distance runners in the Western Creek Half Marathon (21 kilometres) and finished in a ?me of 95.32 and placed 47th in a field of 156 runners. Tori Henig showed her toughness by tackling the Six Foot Track mountain run. The Six Foot Track is a 45 kilometres trail stretching across the Blue Mountains near Katoomba to the Jenolan Caves. The course varies from rocky and sandy track over big hills and deep rivers. She admits this was a true test of mind and body and is not certain if she could repeat the challenge again. Above: Ma+ Lambert (half marathon) and Tori Hennig (6 Foot Track). beagle weekly : Vol 199 March 19th 2021
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AFLW Star Calls For Breast Protec(on In Women’s Contact Sport Vol 16 September AFLW 15th 2017 All-Australian premiership defender Libby Birch has 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018
called for women and girls who play contact sport to think about protec?ng their most important assets: their breasts. The Melbourne AFLW star and qualified physiotherapist is an advocate for wearing breast protec?on while playing contact sport. “It’s like the modern mouthguard for females,” Birch said. “We wear helmets and shin guards, but what about protec?ng the most important part of your body? “Since becoming a physio, I am more aware of the impact on breasts during contact sports. We chestmark the ball, we get bumped, kicked and shoved during play, but wearing chest protec?on gives me confidence to know my breasts are being protected from injury and impact, today and into the future.” Birch, a former top-level netball and hockey player, has been wearing BOOB ARMOUR inserts for the past two years of her AFLW career. Australian-owned and operated, BOOB ARMOUR is designed to protect breasts and prevent injury in women and girls playing impact and hardball sports including Australian Rules Football, Basketball, Netball, Rugby League, Rugby Union, Soccer, Hockey and Cricket. She said: “There’s plenty of research evidence showing that impact to the breast can result in deep bruising and the forma?on of hard lumps in the breast ?ssue. Too many of us are unaware of the problem and underes?mate the occurrence of breast injuries.” “I have had numerous knocks and I’m taking more no?ce of that, looking aYer my breasts. But I have found real insecurity even at the elite level when it comes to talking about this kind of thing. “It’s never really been talked about before and women find it embarrassing, but it’s our biology and we have to look aYer it.” BOOB ARMOUR consists of inserts made from soY but strong polyethylene just two millimetres thick. They extend around the underarm for added protec?on, stabilise the breasts into posi?on, and can be easily inserted in a sports bra. Birch receives a lot of feedback from girls who say their parents are nervous about them playing contact sport because it looks too dangerous and rough. And she says many women are hesitant about chestmarking in footy for fear of injury. Seven sizes of BOOB ARMOUR are available for inser?on into regular sports bras. They are suitable for females from the age of eight and can be custom-made in any colour or design. BOOB ARMOUR retails for $69.95 and is available at Sportsmart, SportsPower, local spor?ng clubs and boobarmour.com.au.
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CATALINA LADIES GOLF – Results 17 March 2021 A Par compe??on is not every Ladies favourite golfing event but playing Par in the rain deserves gold stars for perseverance. Twenty-eight Ladies put on their rain coats and hats, unfurled their umbrellas and Vol 16 September 15th 2017 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018 armed themselves with dry towels. Luckily the showers kept away for most of the day although a number of ladies were caught in a downpour on the last few holes. Great effort Ladies and congratula?ons to all who played. Overall Winners: 1st
Myrna Radin (19)+ 2
2nd Elaine Dawson (38)
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3rd Colleen day (20) + 1 4th Helen Bunsell
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Place Ge/ers: 5th Marian Byrnes (19)
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6th Margaret Lyons (35)
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7th NaneQe Childs (39)
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8th Eileen A Davis (24)
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9th Donna Mills (39) - 2 10th Ngaire Durnan (27)
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11th Roz Odgers (24) - 2 12th Jo Neal (35)
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13th Louise Fogarty (37)
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14th Lyn Barnes (24) - 3 Nearest the Pin: Myrna Radin – Hole 23
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Your UP TO DATE Fishing report courtesy of Tackle World Moruya Vol 16 September 15th 2017 River. 28 April December 7th, 2017 VolMoruya 48 27th 2018
Well, it has been a quiet week this last week, and as the rain is set to intensify this weekend, it will probably be a quiet weekend also. As I have said a few ?me over the last few months, fish the fronts of the estuary and target the deeper holes. With the fresh that is coming down the river, the fish will be pushed towards the areas of higher salinity. Oilier, smelly baits will be the go to op?ons, with mullet & tuna fillets being the main contenders. A burley trail of fish scraps, pellets and tuna oil will help aQract a few fish towards your bait. Any burley is always beQer than no burley when the river is dirty. Tuross river. Tuross is in preQy much the same place as Moruya again this week. With the con?nued wet condi?ons, and bleak forecast, the fish is going to be tough coming into the weekend and throughout next week. Fish the front end of the system, looking for the deeper holes that will have a higher salinity levels. Oilier smellier baits will be your go to also for Tuross. Rock and beach. The salmon have con?nued to be plen?ful along most surf beaches this week. Moruya breakwall has again produced good fish, although with the forecast rain and dir?er water, expect the fishing to drop off. Beaches that are away from major river mouths will hold cleaner water as the rain con?nues. So look for them, as the rain is set to s?r things up again. Offshore. Offshore reports have been a liQle on the quiet side this last week, and I would imagine with the weather forecast, the same will con?nue. Wet weekends are a great ?me to come in and see us to restock depleted tackle boxes, or maybe look at replacing the worn out ole faithful reel or rod. Remember also that star?ng this weekend, with every 3 packets of Daiwa Bait Junkie soY plas?cs purchased, you will get a free grab bag valued at $14.99 (while stocks last).
Stay safe everyone and remember, “every days a good day for fishing...” Team Tackle World Moruya.
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