Beagle Weekender Vol 202 April 9th 2021

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editorial Welcome to this week’s editorial, It was terrific to see all the visitors over Easter enjoying the best of weather condi7ons. Merged in with Vol 16 September 15thinflux 2017 of visitors to the coast was a li;le more seamless this year that meant we didn’t school holidays the 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018 have the mass exodus on Easter Monday and are s7ll enjoying the support that our visitors are bringing to our local businesses and economy.

On the surface it appears that the Eurobodalla is making a slow but steady return to the “new normal” we are coming to accept. That new normal has brought with it a massive boom in house construc7on as a result of the loss of so many homes to bushfires. Added to this is the Covid Lockdown trend of home renova7ons, both big and small. While this might all sound terrific and resul7ng in over 200 new Development Applica7ons to be processed by Council the “new normal” has resulted in a major shortage of tradesfolk and a moun7ng shortage of building materials with 7mber now in short supply.

Of interest though is that there has been a major influx of newcomers to the region who have taken the Covid period to reconsider life choices and chosen to make the move to a quieter life on the coast away from the city. New families have arrived and with them comes their skills and their day to day demands.

Cafes are enjoying the benefit of a more dynamic popula7on mass, as are many of our local businesses from the Post Office to furniture and appliance sales. There is a general improvement in demand for ancillary services such as massage, yoga, Pilates and fitness with a marked increase in membership to spor7ng groups and local emergency services.

Many years ago Mike Kelly, then member for Eden Monaro, was lobbied to support a doctors surgery in Tuross Head. His response at the 7me was that the project was sound however it needed a cri7cal mass to trigger the funding. In 7me the popula7on of Tuross grew to that figure and Mike was able to secure Federal funding to assist in the opening of a surgery for the Tuross community.

Dr Michael Holland and the One Eurobodalla Regional Hospital group have been aware for some 7me that our popula7on is increasing at such a rate that the current health facili7es are stretched beyond that which best matches demand and they have for some 7me lobbied to ensure that the GAP between Now and Then is as least as possible.

In 7me the GAP between resource, demand and provision will increase. Hopefully in the interim not too many will fall through the net. Already newcomers to the coast, looking for a new life, are realising that the medical services they hoped to find are not here and that it is near impossible to get in to see a doctor as many have closed their books to new clients.

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editorial to establish a medical prac7ce. There is the lease of a building, the fit out, the communica7ons and soGware and the staffing. Next comes the insurances, the fees and all of the sundry overheads required before you open your door to the first pa7ent. It is easy enough to say there is a pa7ent demand and all a doctor need Volis16arrive September 15th 2017 do and open a clinic but the reality is so much more and for any doctor thinking of making the move 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018 to the coast the decision must be made on the financial viability of such an investment of 7me and money.

By having a larger cri7cal mass of popula7on we might be approaching a point where we might well see more prac7ces opening as well as the arrival of more specialists. One of the hopes is that the new Eurobodalla Regional Hospital will be a catalyst for this influx that might also bring with it a training aspect so that we can retain more of our locals to the region. But now we add to the mix by asking the ques7on of where will everyone live.

The catchcry of “If you build it they will come” might apply to fill the vision of things to come for those considering moving to region or inves7ng. We now hear the new Batemans Bay Bridge referred to as a Gateway to the South East and a Game Changer. Council tells us that their proposed Mogo Mountain Bike track will a;ract 45,000 lycra wearing riders to the township every year and the proposed Coastal Walk will a;ract 26,000 walkers per year.

Adding to the $300 million already invested in the area to build the Batemans Bay Bridge and Nelligen Bridge, $70 million for the Batemans Bay pool and theatre and a further $30 million for the Link Road bypass it is li;le wonder that house prices (and rents) have skyrocketed and investors see the poten7als of an increased demand with short term supply interrupts.

Not far off though are the proposed infill urban subdivisions that we are seeing right along the coast, east of the Princes Highway. Houses appearing on the market are being snapped up and the demand for vacant lots is steadily increasing as mor and more money driGs in via sea changers wan7ng to build a dream.

To some this might be the crossroads that sees the sleepy backwater of the South East become the bustle and snarl we have with our northern cousins. Already plans are afoot to bypass Moruya and the new four lane bridge in the Bay married to the five lanes of Vesper Street already serve as a bypass to that town. Inter region travel 7mes are reducing all the 7me and the idea of calling ourselves the Capital Coast already sits on the tongues of Councillors keen to market Eurobodalla to our “affluent Canberra neighbours”.

The bushfires gave us a reminder of how vulnerable we are living along our coastal fringe with a backdrop of vast forests. They also reminded us of how remote we can be cut off from the outside world for days on end.

Our more vulnerable have been aware of inadequate provision of specialist health services for some 7me and those who hadn’t already leG decided to do so.

But then came Covid and we rejoiced in how remote we were to the extent that outsiders were made to feel unwelcome. A survival reac7on not intended to offend.

So here we are at a cross roads. It is April 2021 and we now wait with bated breath at the unknowing of what tomorrow will bring. From what we have seen to date …. Anything, and everything, could happen.

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Work is star7ng on a brand new connec7on for motorists travelling between Canberra and the coast with the first sod turned today on the new Nelligen Bridge.

Member for Bega Andrew Constance said the $148 million project was being delivered by the NSW Government as part of its commitment to safer journeys into and along the South Coast.

“We know how important the highway connec7on is between Canberra and the coast for the local community, visitors to the region and transport operators – and this new bridge marks a major investment in safer journeys for the thousands of people who use it every day,” Mr Constance said.

“The new bridge will increase safety for motorists, pedestrians and cyclists by providing an improved curve on the eastern side of the bridge, with wider lanes and shoulders plus a safety barrier between the road and footpath.

“The project will also improve access around the river’s foreshore with a two metre-wide path linking Thule Road and Reid Street, along with a new community space to be built on the western side of the exis7ng bridge.”

Mr Constance said the 349 metre-long bridge will be built with a 100 -year design life that includes the op7on of adding another lane in each direc7on if required, ensuring it serves the community well into the future.

“The bridge project is also suppor7ng jobs at a 7me we need them the most, with the project employing around 90 people including local suppliers and subcontractors.”

Work star7ng includes installing concrete injected columns on the eastern approach to the new bridge, which will improve the ground to be;er support the new sec7on of highway.

A temporary je;y and rock plaRorm will also be built to enable work to be carried out in the river.

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Council powers up with renewable energy Eurobodalla Council has signed a landmark 10-year agreement to source the bulk of its energy from renewables from July.

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Electricity generated by solar farms at Parkes and Griffith, and from wind farms in the New England area due to come online in 2024, will supply 80 per cent of Council’s total electricity load for larger energy use sites, like the Moruya admin building, pools, libraries, water and sewer pump sta7ons, treatment plants and our streetlights.

The move will reduce Council’s carbon emissions the equivalent to removing 1,000 cars from the road per annum and puts Council well on its way to achieve its target of sourcing 100 per cent of electricity from renewables by 2030. Council’s environment services manager Deb Lenson said Council’s electricity bill was about $1.5 million each year.

She said the power purchase agreement was secured at a compe77ve price with renewable energy company Simply Energy, ENGIE, with help from Renewable Energy Hub. “We’re really excited to move away from a reliance on fossil fuels, reduce our CO2 emissions and having a clean source of energy. We’re now well on course to achieving our target of sourcing 100 per cent of Council’s energy from renewables by 2030 and reducing our CO2 emissions. We’ll con7nue to look for other opportuni7es to supply renewable energy for the remaining 20 per cent of Council facili7es, which are our smaller sites that use less power, like community halls and public toilets.”

Meanwhile, the Council has been reviewing its Emissions Reduc7on Plan. A new plan will include more ac7ons for Council to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions and make the organisa7on more climate resilient.

It will also look to include ac7ons that help the wider community become more climate resilient and help reduce Eurobodalla’s environmental footprint.

More informa7on about Council’s environmental ini7a7ves is at www.esc.nsw.gov.au/environment

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New $400,000 rescue vessel bolsters South Coast boa.ng safety Vol 16 September 15th 2017 Constance today commissioned the Member for27th Bega 28 April December 7th,Andrew 2017 Vol 48 2018 newest addi7on to the Marine Rescue NSW fleet - a $400,000 rescue vessel to bolster boa7ng safety on the NSW South Coast.

Mr Constance said the new Marine Rescue Tuross vessel was one of 38 rescue boats funded thanks to a record $37.6 million, four-year State Government investment to support the life-saving work of Marine Rescue NSW volunteers.

Mr Constance joined MRNSW Deputy Commissioner Alex Barrell, Monaro Regional Director Glenn Felkin and Tuross volunteers to officially welcome Tuross 21, a 7.5 metre Ocean Cylinder, to the MRNSW fleet.

“The NSW Government is proud to support our emergency services volunteers, ensuring they have the resources and equipment they need for their work to protect and assist our community. This new vessel is a great asset not only for the Tuross volunteers but also boaters in this area of the South Coast, which is a drawcard for locals and visitors alike. Tuross 21 has the power and reliability to ensure the unit’s crews can be able to be on the scene of an emergency more rapidly than ever.”

Deputy Commissioner Barrell thanked the State Government and the boa7ng community for their generous financial support for Marine Rescue NSW. “This support means we can con7nue to deliver our volunteers modern, safe and reliable boats like this one, purpose-built to meet local opera7ng condi7ons both on the Moruya River and up to 15 nau7cal miles out to sea,” he said.

“This means both our volunteers and local boaters will be safer.”

Built by Yamba Welding & Engineering on the NSW North Coast and powered by Suzuki outboards, Tuross 21 is equipped with the latest search and rescue technology and provides greater manoeuvrability and endurance, enabling crews to search for longer.

Unit Commander Alan Blessington said the boat was moored close to the mouth of the Moruya River, specifically to ensure rescue crews could be on the scene of emergencies on the hazardous bar as rapidly as possible.

“The updated technology and equipment on board will improve our search capability,” he said.

“It is more robust than our previous boat and has greater endurance, which means we can operate more safely for longer periods and in a wider range of weather and sea condi7ons.”

The boat’s search and rescue equipment includes modern marine communica7ons, radar, thermal imaging camera and a full first aid fit-out, including a defibrillator and oxygen kit

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Drivers urged to be cau.ous of unmarked low profile concrete barriers on Vol 16 September 15th 2017 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018 Beach Road Croakers Towing Batemans Bay were called to recover this vehicle from Beach Road aGer the driver unfortunately mounted the middle of the concrete divide.

Right: this vehicle ran aground at the CBD end of the recently constructed median islands on Beach Road. Tyre marks elsewhere on the median strip indicate this car is not the first to have encountered the poorly marked barriers.

Council say the northern end median is 300mm so too narrow to install a Keep Le$ sign.

Photo: Croakers Towing Batemans Bay

Croakers Towing Batemans Bay said in their social media post "There were two ways of recovering this vehicle. One being quick but rough and the other taking the (me to recover the vehicle u(lising different lengths of wood to safely and gently bring it over the concrete onto the (lt tray."

The second op7on was taken to ensure there was no addi7onal damage to the vehicle.

Only four days before, on April 4th 2021, ex councillor Allan Brown wrote to Eurobodalla Council General Manager and to each of the nine councillors outlining his concerns that the concrete median strip presented as a poten7al traffic hazard. Ex-councillor Allan Brown penned his concerns as a local resident and also from the perspec7ve as a local bus driver well informed of the many risks to be found on our local road network. He wrote: Dear all, Beach Rd Batemans Bay has a concrete median strip along sec(ons of it. The median strip is difficult to see in the wet and dark nights. Wet roads in the dark don’t help at all seeing the strips. There is no iden(ty at the beginnings of the concrete either, keep le$ etc..

Are there plans to be/er illuminate the strips with reflectors and or keep le$ signs for improved safety of Beach Rd vehicle users in the near future ?

A Eurobodalla Council Traffic Coordinator responded to M Brown's concerns today (April 8th 2021) emailing: "We have reviewed your concerns about delinea(on on Beach Road at the recently constructed median islands between Herarde St and Country Club Dr. There is a white line mark line adjoining the medians and the road has adequate street ligh(ng. There are no plans to add addi(onal reflec(ve devices. Apart from the northern (CBD) end, the median island is obvious and Keep Le$ signs are not necessary. The northern end median is 300mm so too narrow to install a sign.

We will enhance the white line on the northern end to be/er transi(on from the double line to the median line. The following image was provided in the Council email response: Allan Brown has responded to Council's failure to recognise his concerns were in rela7on to the barriers being clearly visible at night reminding Council that "The point I was making with the ma/er was about wet road in the dark and raining as well. What you’ve indicated as a patch up for highligh(ng isn’t the solu(on as you must know. But Council is now aware it’s subop(mal, isn’t it ?" beagle weekly : Vol 202 April 9th 2021

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Live Life Seniors Week | April 2021 Never too old - seniors expo | Moruya The Expo a celebra7on of healthy aging in Eurobodalla, showcasing the range of services and Vol 16Seniors September 15this2017 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th ac7vi7es in the2018 shire for older adults to stay healthy, ac7ve, and engaged. Come and enjoy a day of music, food, entertainment, and a special vintage car display!

Cost: Free When: 10am–2pm, Saturday 17 April 2021 Where: Moruya Library, Vulcan St Rock on – Lapidary Lovers Experience the joy of gems and follow the process from loca7ng rough stones to crea7ng beau7ful jewellery at a talk and hands-on demonstra7on by the Batemans Bay Lapidary Club. Par7cipants will be encouraged to create a take home pendant from supplied materials. A tasty themed morning tea of rock cakes and gem scones will be provided, and guided tours of the South Coast geology and gold exhibi7on will also be available.

Cost: Free When: 10-11:30am, Thursday 13 April 2021 Where: Batemans Bay Heritage Museum, 3 Museum Place, Batemans Bay Bookings and more info: Limited numbers, call or email to reserve your place.

T: 02 4472 1635 | E: secretary@oldcourthousemuseum.com Senior ci.zens luncheon Come enjoy some good old fashioned Greek hospitality at the senior ci7zens luncheon at the Greek Hellenic Cultural Centre in Batemans Bay. Enjoy a range of delicious tradi7onal oven baked meats and fantas7c Greek deserts!

Cost: $5 When: 12:30pm, Saturday 17 April 2021 Where: Greek Orthodox Church of Saint John the Bap7st, Batemans Bay Bookings: Tickets from Burde; Real Estate, 244 Beach Rd, Batehaven More info: T: Lyn 0419 410 191 Seniors a9ernoon tea A delicious and delectable seniors aGernoon tea will be hosted by the Batemans Bay Lions Club. An abundance of delicious food and lucky door prizes are up for grabs. This event is open to all members of the public so bring along a friend and be open to making new ones.

Where: Batemans Bay Community Hall, 2 Museum Place, Batemans Bay Cost: Free When: 2–4pm, Thursday 22 April 2021 Bookings and more info: T: Kerry 0431 448 188 Grandparents raising children get together Grandparents Raising Children is a monthly support group for grandparents. The group provides informa7on on naviga7ng child protec7on, legal issues and caring for children with past trauma. The group also shares resources for those impacted financially or who might be in need of some respite.

To welcome new members and as part of the Senior Fes7val, the group is hos7ng an aGernoon tea.

When: 1–3pm, Friday 16 April 2021 Where: JJ’s at The Marina, 27 Beach Rd, Batemans Bay

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Local Hero Award 2021 nomina.ons open Eurobodalla Council is seeking nomina7ons for its Vol 16 September 15th 2017 28 December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 April 27th 2018 Local Hero Award, which recognises residents who make outstanding contribu7ons to the Eurobodalla community.

Nominees might be people responsible for noteworthy acts of compassion, generosity, bravery or ingenuity or volunteers who go above and beyond. The award was now in its fourth year. Nomina7ons for the Local Hero Award opened Monday 29 March and close Friday 30 April 2021.

Nominate now at www.esc.nsw.gov.au/news-andevents/whats-on/local-hero-award or for help or more informa7on contact Council’s Anna Waters Above: Local Hero 2020 joint winner Mathew Hatcher with South on 4474 1358.

Coast Dona(ons Logis(c Team colleagues Lisa Ann McKenzie and The Eurobodalla Country Music & Social Club will be holding it’s free monthly concert in the air condi7oned comfort of the Mechanics Ins7tute Hall Nelligen on –Sunday 18th APRIL 2021. Commencing at 11.00am.

The concert will be held in line with COVID REGULATIONS Entertainers include, Alan Neal, Steve O'Meley, Wayne Gumm, Brian Coulton, & many more. Visi7ng entertainers are welcome and should contact Brian 0497278433 or Marie on 0418977003 Raffle and chocolate wheels are held to help defray expenses. All welcome for a great aGernoon of entertainment and friendship. This club supports Batemans Bay & Moruya Hospital

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NSW South Coast now offers truffle Vol 16 Septemberfor 15th 2017 hun.ng tourists 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018 and locals Truffle hun7ng has now been launched on the south coast with Gulaga Gold’s website and Facebook up and running, and truffle hunts scheduled weekly during July and August – when truffles ripen.

This is yet another facet of our areas extensive offering to tourists, and as the truffle hunt is on the list of ‘Top Ten Things to Do’ for lovers of gourmet food, it is expected to be a major drawcard for winter tourism.

The experience is also part of the Gourmet Coast Trail which will be launched in May. Gulaga Gold is the first truffiere on the NSW south coast. The trufferie was established by Fiona Kotvojs and Alan Burdon, in Dignams Creek and has produced truffles commercially for the last three winters. Local restaurants have been serving their truffles since 2018 and those exported to the American market have been recognized as of the highest quality.

Fiona and Alan have proven the commercial viability of truffles in this area. They see truffles as one crop that may help increase the viability of small farms in parts of the Bega Valley and Eurobodalla. Reflec7ng this, in 2020 they organised experts to conduct workshops for farmers considering introducing truffles. They will be doing this again this year.

Fiona and Alan’s newly launched website (www.gulagagold.com.au) enables visitors to book this unique experience online as well as gaining some tantalising glimpses into the mysterious world of the truffle. With the help of local truffle dogs, truffle hunters will experience the thrill of the hunt and the mysteries of truffle lore.

AGer unearthing these treasures, visitors will learn how truffles are handled, graded and treated to op7mise their aroma and value and sample the fruits of their efforts aGerwards.

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Fit 4 Work gradua.on day The latest intake of par7cipants to the PCYC's Fit for Work program have graduated enjoying a formal presenta7on at Batemans Bay before Vol 16 September 15th 2017 enjoying a27th hit of golf at the Tomakin Golf Driving range as a reward 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 2018 ac7vity at the comple7on of their program.

The ten week term enjoyed by the par7cipants was focused around construc7on, work sites and the skills that might assist as part of the bushfire rebuild across the community with the reinforcements of other prac7cali7es such as a CPR and First Aid Course, wri7ng resumes, computer orienta7on and refreshers in Maths and English.

Le$: South Coast Police District Detec(ve Superintendent Greg Moore par(cipa(ng in having the ochre applied.

PCYC NSW is a registered charity, who's mission is to empower young people to reach their poten7al through Police and community partnerships.

With over 65 clubs across the state, PCYC provides quality ac7vi7es and programs in a safe, fun and friendly environment.

The PCYC NSW aim is to engage with, and posi7vely influence our 70,000+ youth members through mainstream sport, recrea7on, educa7on, leadership and cultural programs.

In addi7on, they work with at-risk youth to break the cycle of disadvantage through crime preven7on, voca7onal educa7on, youth capacity building and social responsibility programs to change the life outcomes of over 1500+ youth per year.

Above: Local Yuin woman, Davina Carriage pu>ng ochre onto Fit 4 Work graduate Nicholas Jessop before the smoking ceremony delivered by Davina’s father, Yuin elder Bindarray.

Le$: Yuin elder, Bindarray and his daughter, Davina at the smoking ceremony with all the program par(cipants and their parents/family.

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OUT NOW—your latest Beagle Abode : Eurobodalla’s leading real estate guide Vol 16 September 15th 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 addi7on 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 proper7es on the market each week.

You can find Beagle Abode on the Beagle website under REAL ESTATE The latest Beagle Abode lis7ngs 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 lis7ng in a hope that they might gain work from it, and con7nue to provide employment and economic benefit to their families and our communi7es. Adver7sing is usually outside the affordability of many smaller businesses and sole traders.

The Beagle supports locals. These lis7ngs are FREE. If you are a local business and would like to be listed please contact us as we oGen turn over these lis7ngs 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 h;ps://www.facebook.com/groups/1303512213142880/

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community The Durras Market raised $5,600!! Great effort.

Thanks to all the hard-working volunteer organisers and helpers, and to everyone who came along to support our annual fundraiser.

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And for those who need the compe77ve details...

Raffle - $1165, Durrasshire Tea and Scones $954, Flowers - $913, BBQ - $875 Cake Stall - $673, Icecreams - $477 Dona7ons - the rest

Tuross Progress stall generates much interest The Tuross Head Progress Associa7on (THPA) purchased a brand new gazebo for this year's Tuross Village Fair. The day was perfect and the loca7on of the Evans Road entrance gave the associa7on a prime posi7on to showcase its ac7vi7es.

The crowds started streaming in around 8.30am and remained un7l 1pm enjoying the social ou7ng and the chance to meet up with the various community groups including the Tuross Men's Shed.

Of par7cular interest to the community was the plan showing the possible layout of the new bus stand at the highway.

The community were most interested in the current status of the illegal gate erected across Coopers Island Road. Assured that the road was s7ll a Public Road the community were more than disappointed to hear that Council was condoning the illegal erec7on by allowing it to remain, disregarding their own responsibility as a road authority and also blatantly ignoring the outcry of the community.

A three page handout was also prepared by the THPA outlining all the projects that have been undertaken during the past few years and the present issues s7ll ongoing including Coopers Island Road and the elusive Tuross Boatramp Elec7on Promise Je;y.

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Reading Gadfly 167 By Robert Macklin Just when we thought the worst of this damnable pandemic was over and we could relax a little, everything changed - most notably the virus itself.

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First came the UK variant, then the South African mutation, and now it seems that in Brazil

new forms of the virus are replicating themselves like some sci-fi creature from the Amazonian jungles…and who knows what’s brewing in the Congo and all those other sad African communities with barely an ICU bed between them.

A worldwide team of experts released an analysis this week that declared, ‘We are in a race against time to get global transmission low enough to prevent the emergence and spread of new variants. Many countries lack the capacity to track emerging variants via genomic surveillance. This means the situation may be even more serious than it appears.’

All this is happening while the Australian rollout is missing the government’s own expectations by a country mile.

And let’s not pretend that the vaccine we’re producing, Oxford University’s Astra-Zeneka, is in the first rank of resistance weaponry.

When I received my first shot at our local GP’s rooms last week, I was told the vaccination would not be complete until the second was administered on June 29. And even then, my protection would be no more than 73 per cent effective.

‘So,’ I asked, ‘what’s my percentage protection now?’

Answer: ‘It’s better than nothing.’

Not at all happy with that, I persisted. The real answer was not forthcoming, but I did learn something interesting.

Our regular annual flu shot offers only half the 73 per cent of the double Astra-Zeneka vaccination.

I think this was meant to still my fears.

It didn’t.

But what really troubles me is that even before I get that second needle Astra-Zeneka might well be obsolete.

There’s absolutely no guarantee that one of these new killer strains that attack younger people especially won’t have slipped through the borders and run riot in one of our big cities. And A-Z could well be worthless to combat it.

Sorry if this sounds alarmist. I’m not suggesting that we shouldn’t all get vaccinated with Astra-Zeneka at the earliest possible moment. The incidence of blood clotting is better than one in a thousand so is hardly worth considering.

And once CSL revs up its Victorian plant to produce a million shots a week and the State and Territory governments take over from the Feds, the rollout should become more efficient.

In the interim, however, the Morrison Government has taken a few hits to its approval rating. State leaders have been seriously unimpressed with the Feds, though the Queensland Deputy Premier Steven Miles went way over the top suggesting that the PM was using it to deflect attention from the Brittany Higgins scandal. But neither the Nationals eponymous Minister Littleproud nor the gossamer Greg Hunt helped matters in their various responses. And Morrison’s own ‘semantic’ argument with the EU was too clever by half.

But whatever the final wash-up, the timing of the federal election must be weighing heavily on the Morrison mind: Go early and risk a women’s backlash; delay and risk a covid catastrophe. Not a simple choice.

For the rest of us, the prospects are pretty bleak wherever we look. robert@robertmacklin.com beagle weekly : Vol 202 April 9th 2021

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Reading—history

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Fort Macquarie Tram Depot, Benelong Point, 1957. Source: State Library.

Fort Macquarie Tram Depot was part of the Sydney tram network. It opened in 1902 on the site of the old Fort Macquarie and was closed on 22 October 1955 before being demolished in 1958 to make way for the construc7on of the Sydney Opera House

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100 Years Ago—9th April 1921 VITAL STATISTICS. – For the quarter ending 31st March, 1921, the vital sta7s7cs registered at the local office were:- Births 20, deaths, 7, marriages 15.

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Vol 48 April 27th 2018 “GLENBRAE.” – Mr. W. Cole, formerly of the Murrah and Bermagui, has bought Mrs. C. Burns’ “Glenbrae” property at Mullenderee, on which he has taken up his residence.

When going to Press there was every indica7on of a flood.

THE WEATHER. – Excellent rains have fallen throughout New South Wales, boun7ful falls having been recorded, par7cularly in the north and central west. In Moruya the following was gauged: Monday 4th, 231, Tuesday 3, Wednesday 35, Thursday 75, Friday 260.

Total 604.

SERIOUS ILLNESS. – Word was received on Thursday that Mrs. Jay Robertson (nee Rene Turnbull) was seriously ill, appendici7s feared. Her sister, Miss Gertye Turnbull, immediately leG for Sydney. Reports yesterday were more reassuring, sta7ng that the pa7ent was slightly be;er.

THE FORD CAR. – It is interes7ng to note how busy men, but withal men of standing in this district, are rapidly becoming Ford owners. Among whom may be men7oned Messers. G. W. Mitchell (Moruya), Mitchell Bros. (Narooma), S. W. Bate (Central Tilba), Myles O’Reilly (of O’Reilly Bros., Cobargo), Jack Hansen, C. W. Bown, G. W. Bishop and others. Three of the parishes have bought cars for their constant work. These are Above: Leila Luck at the wheel of a Ford motor car in the 1920's. only a few of the Ford cars and trucks recently sold, and all are giving the same economic service and sa7sfac7on. Cars are now fi;ed with self-starter, ba;ery, electric lights, and detachable rims. Mr. H. J. Bate is now in a posi7on to offer cars on good terms.

PERSONAL AND OTHERWISE. -The roar of the engine of Mr. Hordern’s seaplane as the machine passed overhead caused a number of beach and rock fishermen at Bermagui to haul in has7ly, thinking a 7dal wave was coming.

EUROBODALLA SHIRE. – At the monthly mee7ng of the Shire on Wednesday, President D. Hutchison, Crs. A. H. Anne;s, T. Flood, H. J. Mallon, J. and H. J. Bate were in a;endance. CORRESPONDENCE. – From L. G. Dept., re recoupment Narooma ferry. The clerk was instructed to ascertain if the Council has power to charge tolls on ferries in this area. From Fisheries Dept., re altera7on of area of Moruya River closed against net fishing.

Resolved to accept the area from the mouth of the river to Preddy’s mill in lieu of the por7on of the river west of Moruya bridge. From Lands Dept., enclosing gaze;al of Mr. Frederick Barling as trustee of Mogo Recrea7on Reserve. From C. Coe (Yourie) asking for repairs to Tinpot road; from Postmaster (Tilba Tilba) repairs to road opposite new post office; from James Ball (Moruya) repairs to Burns’ Lane Broulee road; K. R. Lavis (Eurobodalla) repairs to road between “Thistlewood” and Stormon’s; from H. McIntosh (Gundary) clearing of water-course. From A. H. Anne;s (Bateman’s Bay) asking permission to erect a bulk store fron7ng Orient St. Permission granted subject to approval of Engineer. beagle weekly : Vol 202 April 9th 2021

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Reading— A beer with Baz #12 Bazza placed two full schooners of beer on the bar table and posi7oned his new mobile phone between them as Mick strolled over and immediately picked up the phone.

Vol 16phone, September 15th You’ve 2017 ‘New Bazza. decided to join the Twenty First Century eh? And it’s 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018 pre;y flash too.’

Bazza shook his head ‘Yeah the daughter got it for me but I was hoping you could help me out a bit. The bloody grandkids have set it so that it spits out a joke every hour. Pre;y bloody annoying at 2am when the phone dings and yells ‘What do you call a bloke with a shovel in his head?’

Mick pushed a few bu;ons on the phone. ‘Easily fixed, Bazza. I wish I could fix mine just as easily. Listen to this bloody ring tone or should I say ring moan the missus has put on my phone in her sexiest husky voice.

‘Pick up the phone, Mick. You are so hot Mick I need you now, Mick.’

Bazza raised an eyebrow.

‘And Baz if I don’t pick up straight away it then moans.’ ‘Oh Mick. Yes Mick. Oh yes ...... Mick. Ahhhhhhh Mick. More Mick more....... ahhhhhhh Mick’ Bazza took a long sip of his beer and his eyes widened.

‘Crikey, Mick she really loves you. Good on you.’ Mick shook his head.

‘I thought that too but she’s too bloody smart for me. You see I can’t go changing the ring tone because she will think I don’t love her back. But the problem is when I spend too much 7me chaSng to the good looking woman, who has moved in up the end of the street, my phone rings. It’s bloody embarrassing and gets me home real quick.’

Bazza ran his hand across his mouth to conceal a grin. They both paused for a long drink before Mick picked up Bazza’s phone again.

‘You see Bazza, you’ve got all kinds of apps on this model. Push this one and you get the weather and this one will give you the traffic informa7on and this one will tell you the price of fuel and where to get it. And you would be interested to know, you can even read the newspaper if you push this one’ Bazza looked out the window at a perfectly blue sky and counted three trucks rumble by and two caravans.

He squinted his eyes to try to read the newspaper on the phone ‘All very handy, Mick, but there is just the one petrol sta7on in Bodalla. Anyhow, how do I make a bloody phone call on this thing. They both studied the phone. Mick pushed bu;on aGer bu;on to no avail.

‘Ahhh must be a bloody app for that on these new models. You be;er ask your daughter.’

They both drained the last of their schooners and Bazza eyed the payphone on the wall.

‘So Bazza what do you call a bloke with a shovel in his head?’

Bazza groaned slightly ‘Doug’.

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Accidental Weatherman Sam Mac Vol 16 September 15th 2017 Accidental Weatherman 28 April December 7th, 2017 is the story of what happens Vol 48 27th 2018 when a hilarious Adelaide boy who knows nothing about meteorology scores the weatherman gig on the highest ra7ng breakfast TV show in Australia.

As the Sunrise weatherman, Sam Mac has bungee jumped, swum with sharks, got his cat on the cover of Pussweek magazine, taken his mum to the Logies when he was nominated for gold, stripped naked for The Real Full Monty and even recorded a song with The Wiggles.

But, ul7mately, his job is about people - from primary schoolers to pensioners, Sam's giG is how he connects with them all. He uses heart and humour in his role on Sunrise to introduce viewers to the true characters of Australia.

He prides himself on bringing awareness to causes such as mental health and animal rescue, and on championing underdogs who might need a hand up or a shout out. His genuine nature and open-book approach to social media has won him hundreds of thousands of fans along the way - although even he would admit that many of them only like him for his cat Coco (who is rapidly catching up to him in Instagram followers).

AGer presen7ng more than 25 000 minutes of live TV in over 800 different Australian towns, Sam really has seen the absolute best of Australia, and it's brought out the best in him.

Born in Adelaide, Sam Mac started his career as arguably the worst Black Thunder driver in SAFM's history.

The solu7on was to get him on-air to avoid any further damage to the vehicles. Sam went on to host breakfast shows, day7me shows, the na7onal Hot30 Countdown from Sydney and later his own breakfast radio show in Perth on Austereo's Em & Sam Mac Show.

But his true passion had always been for TV. While at university, Sam created his own community show 7tled Sam Mac's Single Bed, filmed from his one bedroom apartment. That hard work eventually held him in good stead for his big break with Channel Ten's The Project, where he hosted field segments and eventually the en7re show from the desk.

Around the same 7me, Sam co-hosted a comedy soccer show called The B-League on Fox Sports. He juggled this role with radio s7nts on Triple M and Nova in Sydney.

It was 2016 when Sam was offered the TV gig of a life7me, becoming the Sunrise weatherman. It's the role he was born for. His combina7on of humour and heart has seen him gain hundreds of thousands of fans across the country.

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Thank You, Councillor McGinlay On behalf of the residents of Araluen Road, I wish to publicly thank Clr Patrick McGinlay for taking the 7me to personally respond to community concerns regarding the closure and degrada7on of Araluen Road.

16surprised September that 15th 2017 IVol was Clr McGinlay’s request for an on site meet-up and drive along the road, actually turned 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018 into a mee7ng of around 20 concerned residents, at such short no7ce.

This resident response, I believe, was due to the fact that it was the first 7me in 5 months that anyone from council had bothered to take an interest in our plight – to provide us the opportunity to explain how the road closure is impac7ng our lives, livelihoods and emo7onal well being.

What was not surprising was that Clr Mayne was the only Councillor to send an apology in response to my invita7on. It is a sad indictment of the conduct of most of our councillors Mayor Innes, however, has disgraced herself and her mayoral posi7on, by making a public comment on social media regarding my ‘Open Le;er’ published in the Beagle (April 5) Why did she not drive the road and meet with residents so as to make an informed comment? Only an ‘eejit’ would be so remiss. It would appear that Mayor Innes does not like the truth to be told, nor is she happy with the independent media outlet willing to publish such truths. Such cri7cism is more applicable to informa7on released by council and espoused by the Mayor re the Batemans Pavillions (The PAV). But, if Mayor Innes wishes to ques7on the validity of any of the statements in my le;er, she does not have to take my word for it. Madam Mayor has only to seek verifica7on from any Araluen Road resident, or any ESC road worker/contractor who has worked along Araluen Road.

I must remind Mayor Innes that, as an elected representa7ve of the Eurobodalla community, she is responsible for represen7ng community interests, not to blindly accept the ‘bu; covering’ excuses of management. It would have been much more produc7ve for Madam Mayor to follow the example set by Clr McGinlay over the last 4 plus years – to interact and work with the community, not ba;le against it or push an own-agenda so as to achieve personal goals.

May the September elec7ons bring us more Councillor Pats, and an exodus of those too full of their own importance (and those of no import at all). Our thanks, Councillor Pat! Patricia Gardiner Deua River Valley

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Reading—leFer to the editor The Beagle Editor Over recent past years there’s been many nega7ve comments, and le;ers of disappointment, printed in the Beagle about our Council, or if you like, the elected Councillors who are our Council.

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28of December 7th, 2017 disappointment in the Council, our elected Councillors, have made a;empts to Many those Vol 48 April 27th expressing 2018 raise issues of concern, or what they see as publicly important concerns with our elected representa7ves.

They have tried to communicate councillors using the public access or public forum provisions. Sadly our elected representa7ves pay li;le interest in any presenta7ons of the presenta7ons with most failing to bother to engage with the presenter with follow up ques7ons. They are far from convincing at even pretending to show an interest in what is presented before them. Alas the general public can’t see the councillors siSng with backs turned to presenters. Nor can they see the councillors engaged on their devices.

Why? Because the Councillors voted to remove live streaming of these Public sessions.

Produc7ve community benefits, that could be a;ributed to public presenta7ons seem to be zero. But is that the faults of our elected council representa7ves and decision makers or the faults of the concerned presenters.

Do the presenters follow up with their elected representa7ves, what ac7ons they took to accommodate what was presented in good faith, or do they just go away and sulk publicly ?

If the presenters are not being properly accommodated with reasonable requests and ideas, are they following up with ques7ons about what the councillors did or didn’t do, and why ?

Perhaps the presenters could be doing things a lot be;er as well !

Allan Brown Catalina

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Councillors: Where’s the dignity for the Vol 16 September 15th 2017 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018 locals on Araluen Road?

The Beagle Editor, Five months on and the Eurobodalla Shire Council hasn’t a clue on how or when the Araluen road is going to be opened.

As an alterna7ve route to Moruya, the ESC reopen the narrow route down the west side of Wandera, a road previously deemed dangerous and unsuitable. Worse s7ll they fix a small sec7on of the route only to leave the rest as an unkept fire/trig trial.

Where’s the dignity for the locals who have lost their homes in the fires and can’t rebuild because tradies won’t drive on the road?

Where’s the dignity for the locals who have medical needs but too scared to travel on a road because they feel unsafe to traverse it?

Where’s the transparency and accountability of council?

In perspec7ve, we don’t have a councillor who lives up here unlike other places in the shire where the roads are well kept and maintained!

Danny Jessop

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Heading Further South?

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All the known gigs to date: Apr 10th - Chad Band – Tuross Club (on the green) Apr 10th - Tony Jaggers at Club Catalina Vol 16 September 15th 2017 28 December 7th, 2017 Apr 10th -27th Robin Simpson at JJs Marina Vol 48 April 2018 Apr 10th - Vinyl Rain – Club Narooma (5pm) Apr 10th - James Benne; @ Tilba Valley Winery Apr 11th - Tony Jaggers at Tilba Valley Winery Apr 11th - Jamie Parkinson – Club Narooma (3pm) Apr 17th - Swing old fellows – Tuross Club (on the green) Apr 17th - Tony Jaggers at Camel Rock Brewery Apr 17th - Steve Jackson at Club Catalina Apr 17th - Roddy Reason at JJs Marina Apr 18th - Eurobodalla Country Music & Social Club at Nelligen Hall 11am Apr 24th - Intensity – Tuross Club (8pm) Apr 24th - Simon Kinny-Lewis Band bring Blues to Bend and Sip Narooma Apr 24th- Jeff Hill at Club Catalina Apr 24th - Owen plays the sax at JJs Marina Apr 24th - Currents at Riverside Park Moruya Apr 25th - Simon Kinny-Lewis Band at Moruya Waterfront Hotel Motel Apr 25th - LP at Dairy Shed May 1st - Joe Driscoll – Tuross Club (8pm)

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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 Fes7val!

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 h;ps:// events.humani7x.com/moruya-blues-and

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The lights are on, the dancing shoes have been dusted off and the doors are finally open.

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The Drowsy Chaperone, The Bay Theatre Players first performance in over 12 months, opens tonight, 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 iden7ty, mayhem and a gay wedding! There are many experienced and well-loved players returning to the stage, including Ma;hew 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 ma7nees 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 in line with current NSW guidelines.

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The evoca7ve and beau7ful works of much loved ar7sts Gordon Robinson and Annie Franklin feature in the current exhibi7on at Gallery Bodalla running through to Sunday 18 April.

In this show Annie exhibits a mix of small en plein air gouache pain7ngs, created both before and aGer the landscape was transformed in the summer of 2019/20, as well as studio based oil pain7ngs and assemblages that combine paint, wood and ceramic elements.

Gordon’s series ‘constella7ons’ has been created over the past 15 months. It was begun during the days and nights of summer when the sky was obliterated by smoke. His mixed media works on paper are a response to the year since then.

Annie and Gordon both work in the studio they built together Lake Wapengo. They have been pain7ng alongside each other for the past 17 years on various group and solo shows. This work comes out of a shared space and shared sensibility, each ar7st with a different approach. It is their first exhibi7on together.

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Julie Lark Featured Ar.st at Gallery Mogo Crea7ve Arts Batemans Bay (CABBI) is exhibi7ng at their Gallery Mogo, pain7ngs, 2D and 3D artworks of their members, featuring Julie Lark for the months of April and May, 2021.

The CABBI exhibi.on will run from the 30th March, 2021, un.l the 1st 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, that is open to local, and regional visual art prac77oners.

Julie Lark, Fluid Ar.st: In this collec7on of I have tried to push the boundaries of perceived art with the use of alcohol inks in challenging ways, leaving its design ul7mately to your interpreta7on.

I create ideas from my own imagina7on, celebra7ng connec7ons 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 Ar7sts Society of Canberra Exhibi7ons. I have works in private collec7ons around Australia, London, Germany, Sweden, USA, and New Zealand. My art is also on display in corporate offices in Canberra.

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arts The newly formed Inlets Regional Arts Services is partnering with South East Arts to present an ar7st professional development series called Pragma$c Idealists.

Vol 16 September 2017 Running over 6 15th consecu7ve Saturdays from 1 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018 May - 5 June 2021, Pragma(c idealists kicks off with three in-conversa.on panel discussions that bring together panels of art industry experts followed by three hands-on workshops that focus on the prac7cal skills an ar7st needs to prepare work for submission and exhibi7on.

With speakers from major arts ins7tu7ons such as the Na7onal Gallery of Australia, the Blue Mountains Cultural Centre, The Murray Art Museum Albury, as well as the Bega Valley Regional Art Gallery and Michael Reid gallery, Sydney, The in-conversa7on series is an exci7ng chance to hear from arts industry professionals from all over NSW and the ACT. Inlets co-founder Cat Wilson said: “One of the challenges of being a regional ar(st is the limited opportuni(es to hear from a broad range of voices. The support from South East Arts has meant that we have been able to bring some exci(ng speakers to the area” Formed this year, Inlets was born out of a passion for art and a desire to make a contribu7on to the growing crea7ve sector outside of urban centres. Alongside workshop programs like Pragma(c Idealists, Inlets also offer installa7on services and consultancy to regionally based ar7sts, arts organisa7ons, teachers and schools.

Pragma$c Idealists gives ar.sts and anyone interested in the arts a glimpse behind the curtain, in the hope of demys.fying the industry and equipping ar.sts with some prac.cal tools needed to approach their career.

DETAILS: Inlets and South East Arts presents PRAGMATIC IDEALISTS In-Conversa7on 1 - 15 May 2021 | Saturdays 1pm – 3pm The Eurobodalla Regional Botanic Gardens func7on room These In-conversa(on panel discussions offer insight into the varied areas of the visual arts industry.

Featuring: Tamara Dean (Ar7st), Daniel Soma (Director, Michael Reid, Sydney), Iain Dawson (Director, BVRG), NaneFe Orly (Assistant Curator, MAMA), Sabrina Rosner (Ar7s7c Programs Manager, BMCC), Lee Grant (Ar7st), Shaune Lakin (Head Curator of Interna7onal Art, NGA) Workshops 22 May - 5 June 2021 | Saturdays 1pm – 4pm The Moruya Library workshop rooms These prac7cal workshops are designed to help ar7sts develop skills needed to prepare work for submission and exhibi7on.

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Tree Conversa.ons at the Bas Visit the Bas to view an exhibi7on by Networks Australia.

In this exhibi7on 19 ar7sts explore the intricate rela7onship Vol 16 September 15th 2017 between human crea7vity and the secret life of trees. The 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018 exhibi7on features a variety of media, including weaving, wrapping, croche7ng, dying, and drawing.

Cost: Free Panel discussion: 11am, Saturday 10 April 2021 Where: The Bas, Corner Vulcan and Campbell Streets, Moruya

Sculpture by Nancy Tingey, (tled As Above So Below, polyester cable sheathing.

Exhibi.on dates: Saturday 10 April to Sunday 9 May 2021 | Tues-Sun, 10am-4pm More info: T: 02 4474 1061

The Bas Saturday sessions workshops Papermaking and embedding nature workshop The Bas is excited to launch the first workshop in Saturday Sessions, a series of three hour crea7ve workshops held on the second Saturday of each month from May to December 2021.

Join ar7st Mandy Hillson in this fun and interes7ng workshop where you will learn how a prac7cal and naturally beau7ful object can be created from recycled paper and found objects. Par7cipants can take home the sheets of paper and paper bowl they create.

Cost: $120 When: Saturday 8 May 2021 Where: The Bas, corner of Vulcan and Campbell Streets, Moruya. Bookings: through Eventbrite This workshop has a maximum of eight par7cipants.

More info: T: 4474 1061

SoArt Narooma presents Michele Skuza The South Coast – Not Just a Beach is a solo exhibi7on by Michele Skuza. The exhibi7on is a collec7on of brightly coloured oil pain7ngs capturing life on the South Coast of NSW. Skuza's works are inspired by her 7me as a marine scien7st on the Great Barrier Reef and the fantas7c creatures and scenes found along the Australian coastline.

Skuza's hypo-realis7c style is a celebra7on of colour in the natural world. She will be available for the dura7on of the exhibi7on to discuss your ideas for commissioning a pain7ng.

Pain(ng by Michele Skuza, (tled Pinky Promise, oil on canvas.

Where: School of Arts Co;age, 92 Campbell St, Narooma Exhibi.on dates: Saturday 10 to Sunday 18 April 2021 More info: T: 4476 1582

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Narooma Oyster Fes.val's Arts Alley The River of Art and the Narooma Oyster Fes7val are joining forces and seek local ar7sts to showcase their works in this year’s Arts Alley. The Oyster Fes7val15th a;racts Vol 16 September 2017 around 5,000 28 December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 April 27th 2018 visitors to the region. A;endees have expressed an interest that arts and craG form part of future fes7vals. Don't miss an opportunity to showcase your artwork at this year's fes7val.

When: Saturday 1 May 2021 Where: Riverside Drive, Narooma More info: Di Jay T: 0411 481 988 | E: River of Art

2021 River of Art program EOIs open Expressions of interest are sought from visual ar7sts, performers, musicians and businesses, including community groups, who would like to be part of the fes7val's program.

More info: W: River of Art

SUBSCRIBE TO Eurobodalla Arts Informa.on Exchange Eurobodalla Arts Informa7on Exchange keeps you informed with what’s coming up in the local arts and culture scene. There are some exci7ng crea7ve workshops and exhibi7ons to explore read on for more details.

Stay informed on what's happening the Eurobodalla arts space by signing up to receive the monthly arts and culture email Newsle;er. hFps://newsleFers.esc.nsw.gov.au/h/r/00EDE804DE95F5C4

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Four Winds Fes.val: Wonderful Winds of Vol 16 September 15th 2017 Reconnec.on 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018 Well, the South Coast really turned it on for the 2021 Four Winds Fes7val.

If you were at the Four Winds over Easter you will know that the weather was spectacular, the ocean invi7ng, and Bermagui and surrounds thronged with fes7val ar7sts and audience.

The fes7val itself was a three day explosion of culture.

The 9 hour epic 'The Iliad (Out Loud)' had audiences mesmerised.

When the first note sounded each day the audience s7lled and focussed, you could hear a pin drop in the grass.

The audience was by turns truly moved, thrilled, transfixed and mesmerised as local and Indigenous ar7sts collaborated and sang into the trees, contemporary dancers flew, string quartets and Baroque instrumentalists impressed and improvised. As ancient Trojan ba;les raged and the Gods looked down, a 400 year old cello sang solo to the audience and singer Lior’s ravishing voice drew all in to moments of contempla7on and compassion.

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Batemans Bay women take out the Ocean Vol 16 September Surf 15th 2017 Thunder 28 April December 7th, 2017Boat Series Vol 48 27th 2018 Batemans Bay came home the winners in the fourth event of the Ocean Thunder Surf Boat Series held at Dee Why on Saturday 3 April 2021 The OneLife team of Tracy Innes, Rebecca Petersen, Lizzy Ladmore, Megan Douros, Natalie Hancock, Trista Murphy with Neil Innes on sweep secured the win as well as a cash prize of $2500.

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Also a;ending the event and coming in at 8th posi7on in the compe77on were the Broulee Mesco crew with Rob Pollock at the sweep. Alas they were caught up in a collision and lost the advantage they had of a win.

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Tuross Head Veterans Golf Results For Wednesday 7 April 2021 With a combina7on of grand paren7ng du7es and a wet course following Vol 16 September 15th 2017 recent rains27th affec7ng numbers, a small 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 2018 field of 43 players registered for the Tuross Head Veterans Golf Single Stableford event on Wednesday 7 April 2021.

As is usual for the Tuross Vets, grand children are allowed to play in the Vets compe77ons during school holidays, and today's game was no excep7on.

Winner on the day was visi7ng junior Joe Eccleston (right) with a fine score of 22 points. Joe beat home local Vets players Steve Collins with 21, Bruce Mar7n on 20 and Ross Hendy with 18 Tuross Vets President Ian Manton congratula(ng visitor Joe Eccleston on his win. on count back.

Minor prizes were awarded to Teri Swanbury on 18, Paul Pereira and Ken Brown with 17, and to John Cox, Dorothy Madden, Graham Moore and Warren Hodder all on 16 points. The Bradman award was a hotly contested affair with Neal Watson winning out on count back. Nearest the pins went to Bruce Mar7n on the 4th, Ted Quinlan on the 6th, and to Leonie Snodgrass and Herb Muriwai on the 7th. Leonie Snodgrass took out the Accuracy award.

Volkswagen World Championship Gold Buckle Campdra9 at Willinga 13 - 15 May 2021 Following the postponement of the World Championship Gold Buckle CampdraG last year, Willinga Park are excited to be back in 2021, and are set to make this the best year yet.

Willinga Park has several exci7ng new addi7ons, including a new 330 seat grandstand overlooking the camp, giving spectators an unrivalled view of the ac7on. Plus, a new Ladies Dash for Cash and State of Origin Teams Challenge event.

The Breed for the Future Sale will return with select ASH & AQH fillies from the industry’s top breeders run by the Nutrien Equine Team.

This year there are a number of 7cket types including: GA – General Admission. This 7cket provides admission to the CampdraG however does not include allocated sea7ng. Some uncovered bleacher sea7ng is available on a first in basis.

CampdraG Grandstand. This 7cket provides admission to the CampdraG and allocated sea7ng in this Grandstand. It is located to the west of the CampdraG Arena with views of the camp.

VW Grandstand. This 7cket provides admission to the CampdraG and allocated sea7ng in this Grandstand.

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Broulee Runners April 7th 2021 A lovely evening greeted our runners this week for the first run at the new 7me slot of 4.30pm. We had 24 actual runners and 8 virtual runners. It was great to see some of our Canberra and Melbourne holiday Vol 16 September 15th 2017 makers join27th us for returned visit or first 7me run.

28 April December 7th,a2017 Vol 48 2018 We welcomed back Josh Connaughton who has had his first run for the year aGer disloca7ng his shoulder in January, he did a very commendable 7me of 24 minutes and will be back improving this 7me over the coming weeks.

The outstanding performance of the night was from Canberra visitor Thomas Menzies-Stegbauer who has ran with us before on previous visits, coming in at 20.17 just edging out local David Bain.

The Canberra Times Marathon Fes7val will be held this weekend with some of our regular Broulee Runners par7cipa7ng.

Above: father and daughter Rob and Fiona Ryan.

Loren Chambers and Tori Hennig are both doing the Full Marathon, Ma;, Bernie and Michael Lambert, Gill Stapleton, Chris7an Proksch, Lauren and Mark Evans are registered for a variety of the other distances and Charley and Leo Proksch are doing the kids dash, we wish them all a great weekend and look forward to hearing some of their results next week.

CATALINA LADIES GOLF – Results 7 April 2021 One of our valued members, Margaret Dickinson, presented today (and last Wednesday) an analysis generally on the changes made in 2019 to the Golf Rules and the applica7on of these to a number of irregular or difficult holes on the Golf course where interpreta7on is ques7oned. There also was a breakdown as to the do’s and don’ts in the bunkers and on the puSng greens. These discussions were very informa7ve and the Ladies showed apprecia7on to Margaret for her input.

Seventy-one Ladies competed today in a Stableford Event; the results are as follows: Division 1 1st Julie Manson (21) 37 points 2nd Colleen Day (19) 36 points 3rd Nikki Frank (11) 36 points 4th Debbie Coleman (18) 35 points Nearest the Pin: Helen Neave – Hole 7 Division 2 1st Rosemary Weeks (26) 34 points 2nd Deborah Buchanan (28) 34 points 3rd Dianne Gill (25) 34 points 4th Sandra McKenzie (27) 33 points Nearest the Pin: Jenny Tooth – Hole 23

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Division 3 1st Susan Bourke (36) 35 points 2nd Sandra Keon (33) 33 points 3rd Noreen Buckley (35) 33 points 4th Donna Mills (38) 32 points Nearest the Pin: Noreen Buckley – Hole 5 Place GeFers: Twenty Ladies who scored 30 points (or more) managed to win a ball.

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Eurobodalla Hockey registra.ons open Field hockey starts up next week in Moruya and it’s not too late to register or join a team. New players welcome! Compe77on will be mixed for the first 7me (rules apply to limit number of men on field). All Vol 16 September 15thon 2017 games are played a Saturday in Moruya at either 1.30 or 3pm. A ‘learn to play’ junior compe77on will 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018 also run Saturday mornings. For more informa7on email eurohockeyclub@gmail.com or follow Eurobodalla Hockey Associa7on

Batemans Bay Paddle Challenge April 17th 2021 Sat 17th Apr 2021, 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM Batemans Bay Paddle Challenge Registra7ons NOW OPEN Click the link HERE to register.

Par.cipate: We invite everyone from beginners to the elite paddlers to join us in a full range of paddling races. We have something for all paddling vessels types.

Challenge: There is nothing like a Challenge so join the Batemans Bay Paddle Challenge and join one of the 3 race classes. The Marathon 26km, The 13km ½ course or even the 6km Paddle Dash. Whatever your level, whatever your mo7va7on, be a part of it and enjoy the challenge in the company of like-minded people.

Watch: Set on the shoreline of Batemans Bay, sit back and enjoy the race start and finish and watch the spectacle unfold.

Enjoy: For those not compe7ng come and join us on the Clyde River foreshore in front of the BIG 4 Batemans Bay Easts Riverside Park. Cheer on the paddlers or throw in a line while enjoying a coffee and a snack.

For full details visit h;p://batemansbaypaddlechallenge.com.au

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Your UP TO DATE Fishing report courtesy of Tackle World Moruya Vol 16 September 15th 2017 river.

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Moruya is showing posi7ve signs with some good fish caught this week.

Again the majority of the ac7on has been around the lower sec7ons of Preddy’s wharf and the airport areas, but it has been very encouraging.

Only lucky angler managed several VERY nice trevally to around 50cm in the vicinity of hole in the wall. At 50cm, these are very good trevally and put up a great fight. The back of the hole in the wall has also provided good ac7on for those with small 7nnies and kayaks, with a few nice bream and flathead coming boat side.

Over the northern side around the airport, good flathead have been reported, as well as a few nice bream.

Further upstream has been a li;le quiet with the water s7ll running very fresh.

In general the river has been fishing be;er on the rising 7de towards the bo;om end of the system. Both baits and lures have produced fish, so your op7ons are star7ng to open up.

Tuross river.

The bo;om sec7ons of Tuross con7nue to provide holidaying anglers with the most chance of success this week. The areas around the boat sheds through to the main boat ramp are offering the best chance of finding fish for both land based and boat fishos on the northern side of the system, whilst the areas around Potato Point are offering anglers on the southern side of the system the best opportuni7es.

Both bait and lures are offering equal opportuni7es to catch fish, with a few nice flathead, bream and trevally being reported.

Further up the system, the water clarity is less than ideal. Par7cularly around the Bodalla bridge, its is s7ll running very dirty the further upstream you go.

Rock and beach.

This week, as in previous weeks, these areas have been the most consistent for catch rates. With good numbers of salmon and tailor being caught this week, beach anglers have had lots of fun. The Moruya breakwall con7nues to offer flathead, trevally, bream and salmon along its length. The beach side offers a be;er chance than the river side does, so concentrate your efforts along here.

Further north, Broulee headland has also been producing good numbers of salmon and the odd rat kingfish.

The kings however, can tend to be very flee7ng in their appearance. You do really have to Johnny off the spot to find them.

Offshore.

The snapper and flathead s7ll con7nue to keep many anglers happy with good fish being reported back in that magic 30-40m Mark. With school holidays s7ll in full swing, and plenty of holiday makers s7ll on the coast, the boat ramps are as expected, busy! Make sure you have your boat ready to go when it’s your turn on the ramp, bungs in, 7es down straps ready, so as not to inconvenience those wai7ng their turn behind you.

If you see someone struggling, maybe offer to lend a hand.

I had the pleasure of a drive down the coast this week, and it was interes7ng to see how each major waterway is coping with the amounts of water s7ll coming down the systems.

Coila lake is geSng VERY full, so much so I’m guessing council will be monitoring it closely for it be opened again.

Either naturally, or via mechanical assistance.

This winter and next summer, are looking to be very good on the fishing fronts, with all local ICOLL’s being open at some stage over the last year.

Thanks for the pics from last weekend Ben, a nice salmon and rat king off the rocks!

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

Team tackle world Moruya.

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