Beagle Weekender Vol 208 May 21st 2021

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Narooma—photo by Brian Kinsela Your Beagle Weekly Index Arts ……………………. 38 to 41 Cinema ……………….. 34 to 37 Community ………………3 to 19 Reading ……………………..20 to 28 Food………………………… 0 Sport and Fishing ………. 42 to 45 Editorial …………………..2, What’s On …………….... 29 to 33

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editorial Welcome to this week’s editorial, When I first arrived in Australia with my small Globite reinforced cardboard suitcase looking to make this Vol 16 September 15th 2017 grand country home I was a typical nineteen year old who thought he knew everything about how things 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018 worked and who did what. In TPNG the government did everything that the churches didn’t.

One of the first comments I heard around community volunteerism on arrival was “You go?a do it yourself if you want it because no other bugger will do it for you”. This comment was in regards to the Maroubra Surf Club where my cousin was a volunteer. They wanted to do some urgent renovaAons and needed money, materials and labour. What I saw over a period of a few short months was the enAre community coming together to achieve the outcome and then celebrate what they had achieved. They were all Volunteers.

On first coming to Eurobodalla thirty five years ago I saw the same community volunteer accomplishments across the shire. There were surf clubs, tennis clubs, golf clubs and bowling clubs. There were halls filled with groups all volunteering in their way to improve their towns. Landcare groups dedicated themselves to weeding reserves, wild life groups to the preservaAon of our naAve cri?ers. Groups looked aCer our elderly.

At work I soon discovered that nearly everyone belonged to a group, team, associaAon or collecAve that contributed one way or another to improving the faciliAes we enjoyed, or even carving out new faciliAes for generaAons to come. In Tuross Head I watched a dedicated group transform an overgrown hillside and gully into the stunning golf course it is today. Others built the tennis courts or fla?ened the oval for a quality cricket pitch. Next came the building of a Sports Hall. The town already had another hall built by the community in the 1950s along with a bowling club built on land dedicated by the town’s patron.

I recognised that the Tuross Head story of volunteerism and endeavour was universal along the coast and in each town and village the same spirit and drive brought improvements, mostly funded by locals through the sale of a trillion lamingtons, and countless BBQs and raffles.

When we look around us we can see the vesAges of yesteryear when we built our own swimming pools and footy ovals. Back then the Council built roads and collected rubbish and if we wanted anything more then we had to raise the funds to build them such as the footpaths we now enjoy at Sth Durras, Batemans Bay, Moruya, Tuross and Dalmeny Kianga to Narooma. Paths that came from a drive of the community and mostly from their labour and their wallets.

This week celebrates volunteers. While there are many who deserve the limelight for what they do it is also an important Ame to recognise all of those who might not recognise themselves as “volunteers”. Those who add to the very warp and weC of our incredible community that has been tested all too oCen in recent Ames with fire, flood and economic downturn. Each of these quiet achievers has played their own role, in their own way as we looked out for each other and extended a hand, without quesAon, when required.

Being in regional Australia requires us to be more resilient, possibly a li?le more prepared and certainly more adaptable but the key thing I have observed of rural Australians is their generosity of spirit and their Ame which the volunteer freely. We are all volunteers in our many capaciAes. Happy Volunteers Week.

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Araluen Road resilience work Work underway to2017 upgrade the temporary Vol 16 is September 15th 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018 detour around the Knowles Creek landslide on Araluen Road.

Eurobodalla Council will grade and gravel resheet the Forestry trails at a cost of around $450,000, taking three to four weeks to complete the work. The roadsides have also Above: Drone footage shows a major slip failure above the been sprayed to bring regrowth under control exis ng landslide on Araluen Road at Merricumbene, and maintain sight lines for those using the closing the road at that point for the foreseeable future. detour.

Council expects to announce a solu on for a new road around the Knowles Creek slip in coming weeks.

The aim is to provide a safer route back to Moruya for residents of the Araluen valley while a permanent road soluAon is built.

Around 70 properAes are located along Araluen Road, which stretches from Moruya to Braidwood in mountainous terrain. Two landslides caused by fires and floods, one last November at Knowles Creek 23km west of Moruya and the other in May at the 43km mark near Merricumbene, have kept the road closed to all but residents.

Council expects to announce a funded soluAon for a new road around the Knowles Creek landslide in the coming weeks.

However, the road at Merricumbene is closed for the foreseeable future following the discovery of a major slip failure above the landslide. Drone footage shows a large movement of material on the mountain slope downward toward the road. Signage is in place warning people to stay out of the area.

This means residents living west of the Merricumbene slip have no direct access back to Moruya, only to Araluen and Braidwood.

Terrain around Merricumbene is very steep and Council says finding an alternate access will be challenging, however, soluAons are being explored. Staff will meet with residents in June to discuss the road issues.

Closer to Moruya, road stabilisaAon work will start on Monday between Larrys Mountain Road and Knowles Creek to reduce the risk of further road collapse. Council is asking motorists other than residents to avoid this secAon of road unAl the works are complete.

Meanwhile, Eurobodalla’s bushfire recovery service will head out to meet residents of Araluen Road this weekend. While some residents are already receiving support from case managers and Council is assisAng individuals wherever possible, this is an opportunity to check in and find out what other pracAcal help is needed at this Ame.

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Fire and Rescue Sta$on 384 Moruya a)end to early Vol 16 Septemberoil 15th 2017 morning spill 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018 Fire and Rescue StaAon 384 Moruya were called to a spillage on the Princes Highway north of the Moruya Bridge this morning.

On arrival it was found that a garbage truck had an engine failure, which had caused it to loose all internal fluids from the engine.

Photo: Fire and Rescue NSW StaAon 384 Moruya

Fire and Rescue StaAon 384 Moruya reported that crews from Cleanaway had already started seRng up booms and absorbent materials prior to their arrival on the scene using their own supplied spill kits. This quick acAon enabled crews from FRNSW to assist with the cleanup using spagsorb to render the road safe

Moruya Stories - Mylo)'s Bakery The Mylo?'s Bakery sign (being restored in the photo below) will take pride of place in the next Moruya and District Historical Society exhibiAon 'Moruya Stories'.

MDHS ask "What are your memories of Mylo?'s Bakery? The sausage rolls? The cakes? The pies or the bread?"

If you have any old photos please let the MDHS know.

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History Beckons As Work Begins To Remove The Old Batemans Bay Bridge Vol 16 September 15th 2017

28work December 7th, 2017on the removal of the old Batemans Bay bridge aCer 65 years of Early has started Vol 48 April 27th 2018 sterling service to the region, with full disassembly set to begin next week. Transport for NSW Regional Director South, Sam Knight said the southernmost truss span is scheduled to be removed on Wednesday 26 May, river condiAons permiRng.

“The removal of this span will allow a 15-metre navigaAon channel for marine vessels with 10-metre clearance at high Ade to be opened temporarily in the following days, eliminaAng the need to operate the liC span,” Ms Knight said.

“Transport for NSW respecXully asks for paAence and understanding from the community while the old structure is removed, as some of the work will take place outside standard construcAon hours. Carrying out some of the bridge removal acAviAes before dawn and at night will maximise use of favourable Ades and wind speeds, with condiAons oCen safer during these Ames. Working this way will also minimise impact on river users and ensure the old structure is removed as quickly and safely as possible. Transport for NSW is aiming to remove the old bridge before Christmas, so here’s hoping we can deliver an early giC to a deserving community.”

Low-impact barge movements will take place from 5am to 7am while removal work will be carried out between 7am and 10pm during weekdays with processing to take place from 7am to 6pm on Saturdays, weather permiRng. All high impact work will occur within standard construcAon hours of 7am to 6pm except for Saturday between 1pm and 6pm, when processing work – which involves cuRng steel and crushing concrete – will take place. Noise from these acAviAes will impact nearby residents but Transport for NSW is commi?ed to minimising disrupAons during this work, and will monitor noise and vibraAon impacts to determine if further miAgaAon is required. Local residents and businesses have been engaged well ahead of Ame to ensure they are aware of and prepared for the work.

A barge on the downstream side of the old bridge will carry plant and equipment while a temporary je?y has been constructed on the northern foreshore of Korners Park to allow transfer of old bridge components for processing. For the safety of workers and river users, land-based span removal work will take place within the project boundary. River-based span removal work will occur within the marine exclusion zone that is bordered by safety buoys and signage at all Ames. As work progresses, the marked navigaAon channel and marine exclusion zones will change. All vessel operators and water users should keep a proper lookout, comply with local buoyage and signage, and exercise extreme cauAon when navigaAng near the works.

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Saturday lane closures of the Snowy Mountains Highway at Brown Mountain Motorists are advised of addiAonal lane closures on the Snowy Mountains Highway at Brown Mountain over Vol 16 September 15th 2017 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol coming 48 27th 2018 the weekends for ongoing slope stabilisaAon work.

The highway will operate with single lane closures between Wa?le Road and Buckleys Road on Saturday 22 and 29 May and Saturday 5 June between 7am and 7pm with delays of 15 minutes expected.

The highway will conAnue to be closed between 7pm to 7am from Sunday to Thursday with single lane closures in place from 7am to 7pm weekdays unAl Friday 11 June, weather permiRng. Detours are in place for both light and heavy vehicles via the Princes Highway, Imlay Road and the Monaro Highway and are expected to add up to 1.5 hours to journeys.

No Over Size Over Mass vehicle travel through Brown Mountain will be permi?ed unless prior arrangements have been made with the project team on 0429 504 652.

Motorists are advised to drive to the condiAons and follow the direcAons of signs and traffic control.

More works for Clyde Street: figs to be removed The recreaAon space on Batemans Bay’s Clyde Street west of the new bridge is set to be improved thanks to funding from Transport for NSW and Council.

New kerb and gu?ering will be installed on the western side of the boat ramp car park to replace the damaged edge strip and a new path along the foreshore will link the area to the CBD. A new water main – funded by Eurobodalla Council - will also be installed as part of a wider project to improve the Batemans Bay CBD’s water and sewer network.

Advanced deciduous blue ash trees will be planted to replace the exisAng trees, which are scheduled to be removed next week, to prevent further damage to infrastructure and remove trip hazards.

The new trees will be planted further away from the infrastructure and will provide summer shade and allow winter sun into the space.

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Community Looking to give back to the community?

The Eurobodalla Volunteer Expo is here to help!

Head to Riverside Vol 16 down September 15th 2017 Park on Saturday May 22nd to 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018 check out the wide variety of services and organisaAons who offer volunteering opportuniAes across the Shire.

RSPCA, Wildlife Rescue, SAGE, Rural Fire Brigade, WIRES and Marine Rescue will all be there plus many many more!

Time: 10am – 12pm Where: Riverside Park (East end), Moruya

If you’re thinking about volunteering and you love animals, be sure to have a chat with Eurobodalla Animal Welfare League on Saturday 22/5 at 10:00am, at Riverside Park, Moruya.

They’ll be at the Volunteer Expo. People volunteer hours per week, month or randomly when they can. It’s not difficult work (or even work at all). You only volunteer as much Ame as you wish to. No obligaAon and they’d love to see you.

Right—Michelle Hamrosi had some fun talking all things volunteering on local community radio #2EARFM today speaking of the incredible variety of groups she volunteers her me to such as the Australian Breas+eeding Associa on, Landcare and South Coast Health & Sustainability Alliance

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Federal Grant of $10000 for River of Art Fiona Philips MP has congratulated River of

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their successful applicaAon for a federal $10,000 grant from the 2021 Stronger CommuniAes Program.

The grant will go towards three new murals in the Eurobodalla as part of the 2021 River of Arts FesAval.

“I’m thrilled to have supported River of Arts Inc to receive this $10,000 grant,” Fiona said.

“The 2021 River of Arts FesAval is just the thing we need aCer everything our communiAes have been through. This $10,000 federal grant under the Stronger CommuniAes Program will enable murals to be painted in the Gilmore electorate. I can’t wait for the 2021 River of Arts FesAval to be held this year”.

The Federal Member for Gilmore extended her thanks to "the amazing commi?ee members sponsors, supporters and contributors to this wonderful fesAval.”

The River of Art fesAval runs from the 17th to 26th of September 2021. For further informaAon visit: h?ps://www.riverofart.com.au/

Fiona Phillips: Thanks to Local Volunteers This week is NaAonal Volunteer Week and Gilmore MP Fiona Phillips has thanked all the volunteers across the South Coast for their efforts caring and supporAng our community, parAcularly when we needed the community to come together in such a tough couple of years.

“During such tough Ames the community has shown how valuable our volunteers are – and how grateful we are to have so many volunteers in our community in our Ame of need. We are so very appreciaAve to each one of you,” Member for Gilmore, Fiona Phillips said.

The South Coast has faced a barrage of disasters this year from floods to coronavirus, while sAll recovering from bushfires all on the back of years of relentless drought. But Fiona Phillips said, “what has shone through more than anything is the amazing community spirit and resilience local people have shown by banding together and being there for one another.”

“Those that volunteer are selfless. Our volunteers really have changed communiAes and changed lives.”

“I am giving a big wave of appreciaAon to all our local volunteers for all you have done this year and always,” Fiona Phillips said. beagle weekly : Vol 208 May 21st 2021

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'The Pav' to be given the green light The Batemans Bay Regional AquaAc, Arts and Leisure Centre (BBRAALC) is scheduled to be opened in early 2022.

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Eurobodalla Council staff decided that the name Batemans Bay Regional Aqua c, Arts and Leisure Centre wasn't sexy and decided it needed to have a more endearing name such as The Bas that the Basil Sellers ExhibiAon Centre in Moruya is now casually referred to.

Council say, "The branding component was cri cal to give the new facility a remarkable brand, an iden ty that stands out, is relevant, easily iden fiable and that resonates with the community and visitors alike. The development of the brand was to also involve the tradi onal owners of the land to consider inclusion, representa on, acknowledgement and celebra on of local cultural heritage."

Council adds "It is well recognised that branding is an extremely valuable component of an economic development strategy, as a successful brand will posi on a place or product to create perceived customer value. The use of branding together with a strong marke ng campaign will bolster the use of the new facility and this will contribute to the growth of revenue and accompanying demand for employment. These cri cal components will have a strong influence on how effec ve the new facility will be at a6rac ng and retaining a large customer base."

With that brief the engaged consultants have come up with: The Bay Pavilions, with the pool to be referred to as the AquaAc Pavilion incorporaAng Gurangadj (water slides) and the other bit to be called the Arts Pavilion which will contain the Yuin theatre, Studios 1 – 4 (including Indigenous numbering) and The Clyde Gallery.

It was determined that the waterbodies within the pool hall would retain their funcAon names of the leisure pool and the warm water pool though many in the community believe that the naming of the warming pool could well have paid respect to the Hardings who have Arelessly worked towards Batemans Bay having a hydro pool.

Council advise that the café will remain unnamed at this stage unAl the managing contractor is in place saying "The raAonale for this decision is to wait in case the managing contractor wishes to incorporate a known brand into the café as a part of their successful submission."

No doubt the same raAonale exists for the 1000m2 gymnasium that Council has added to the complex in an a?empt to sway the community to use the complex.

Council called for tenders for the Management of the pool under contract in March 2020. To date there has been no news on whether anyone stepped forward wanAng the role.

It does appear that Council is pressing on with their intenAon to have the Pavillion managed as they have not listed the facility in their draC fees and charges for 2021/2022 which indicates a Casual Entry general swimming entrance fee for Council run swimming pools at $5.90.

Councillors will vote on the staff recommendaAons of names for the facility next Tuesday May 25th 2021.

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Bodalla Dairy serves up a treat in their new Woolahra Ice creamery Bodalla Dairy has opened an ice creamery in Sydney at 148 Vol 16 September 15th 2017 28 April December 7th, 2017 Queen St, Woollahra bringing their unique ice creams to Vol 48 27th 2018 the Sydney market. At a local level we have all enjoyed easy access to the incredible array of Bodalla Dairy's gold medal icecream creaAons. Now Sydney siders can enjoy the same.

To date the ice creamery is selling an awesome 700kg per fortnight.

With flavours such as those below the take up of the uniquely Australian icecreams from the South Coast has had as much tracAon as the take up of the Bodalla Dairy's distribuAon of its milk and cheeses across the country.

Kakadu Plum and Rum Go Wild - Queensland Lemon Myrtle, Bodalla Yoghurt and Local Ironbark Honey Let's Go Camping - Gumleaf Smoked Ice Cream with Bu?erscotch and a Macadamia Praline Let's Go Diving - Local Narooma Kelp and Green Tea Coffee and Coastal Wa?leseed Desert Lime Sorbet Mixed Berry Sorbet Hot Chocolate - Dark Chocolate with Tasmanian Pepperberry Wild Berry Cheesecake Lilly Pilly and Muntrie Berries Let's Go Surfing - fresh mango with toasted coconut pieces The Sydney staff have all undergone extensive product knowledge that enables them to inform the stream of customers of the "cow to cone" process that delivers the all-natural icecream just two weeks aCer being milked.

The shop has a display of photos that tells the story of the icecream, from paddock, through the process of the dairy along with images of the area that further promotes the region.

Bodalla Dairy manager, Kelly Motbey, told The Beagle "the shop has been a great success. You couldn't want for a be?er locaAon. The locals not only love the icecream but also the story of its origins. Knowing where the icecream comes from means a lot to them".

Bodalla Dairy 148 Queen St, Woollahra 2pm - 7pm weekdays (a li)le later on Friday) 12pm - 8pm weekends.

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CWA Winners are Grinners The 99th Annual Conference of the Country Women’s AssociaAon of NSW in Bega in early May was a HUGE success for CWA members and the community of Bega Valley. Over 400 CWA members visited our beauAful Vol 16 September 15thstaying 2017 in local accommodaAon and eaAng in local restaurants and cafes. Helen Galton, region for a week, 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018 President of the local organising commi?ee said “We are so proud of successfully delivering the CWA of NSW State Conference in Bega and would like to thank our whole community for their support throughout the Conference.”

At the Bega Conference, the Cow Cake DecoraAon CompeAAon First Prize winner was Miranda Shearer of Bega Branch, who won $50 and a cookbook. Nelleke Gorton a member of the local organising commi?ee for Bega State Conference, said “The judge loved the whimsical feel about it”. Another gorgeous entry in the cow cake decoraAng compeAAon, a Holstein frolicking in green pasture, was made by Ann Holub, President Cobargo CWA Branch.

The Conference Cow Sculpture compeAAon for schools, $500 First Prize was won by Tathra Public School with their cow Daisy, the ‘Cow with ARtude’! The other schools who entered the cow sculpture compeAAon included Bodalla Public, Candelo Public, Central Tilba Public, Eden Public and Tanja Public. Lynn Lawson, Secretary of local CWA conference organising commi?ee said “All cows in the compeAAon showed a lot of imaginaAon and sense of fun. They were a credit to the students who made them. The CWA visitors from around the state voted for all the cows, with the winning cow Daisy from Tathra Public School receiving the most votes.”

CWA members a?ended an Ecumenical Service at the Bega Showground Pavilion. During the service $943 was collected and will be donated to the Women’s Resource Centre in Bega. The Bega CWA Branch supports the Women’s Resource Centre in Bega, a community service which aims to combat gender-based violence and inequality.

HandicraC was the BIG winner for the Far South Coast Group, who won First Prize with 724 points, retaining the State HandicraCs ExhibiAon Cup. .

Far South Coast Group CWA Land Cookery compeAAon also had State winners.

The Bega CWA State Conference local organising commi?ee would like to acknowledge and thank all the local businesses and community organisaAons for their support. The conference commi?ee would parAcularly like to thank Pambula and Bega branches of Bendigo Bank, who were a key financial supporter and hosted a ‘Welcome to Bega’ RecepAon at the Civic Centre for visiAng CWA officials. Commi?ee Treasurer Alison Jenkins said “The generous support of our local Bendigo Bank branches in Pambula and Bega was gratefully received and was a wonderful community partnership.”

Bega Be?a Home Living donated a Kitchen Aid for CWA conference raffle, which was won by a thrilled Rikki Bryan of Central Tilba. Georgies Fine Jewellery in Bega, Merimbula, Narooma and Batemans Bay, donated a Pandora bracelet with charms. These prizes, enabled CWA members to sell enough raffle Ackets to help finance the CWA Conference in Bega.

This week 17-23 May in NaAonal Volunteer Week, the local organising commi?ee would like to broadly thank all the volunteers who contributed to making our CWA State Conference in Bega a success. Thank you to CWA Far South Coast Group volunteers, Tathra Lions for their heavy liCing, Bega Rotary for use of their 101 trestle tables, Four Winds for loan of their stage, Cobargo Scouts who managed the parking, Bega Guides for helping with recycling, and all the other community volunteers. beagle weekly : Vol 208 May 21st 2021

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Do you need help using your devices?

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Katungul is running a digital capability training program for Elders, providing a culturally safe space to help you learn how to get the best out of your device. For more info contact Vikki Parsley 0490 085 873

Free Na$ve Plants this week at Narooma Markets FREE NATIVE PLANTS | Come and see Tom and the crew at Narooma Markets this Sunday for one of our popular plant swaps!

Just bring along bagged weeds to the stall and you'll get a naAve plant pack in exchange.

Narooma: Sunday 23 May, Narooma Rotary Markets, NATA Oval, 9am-1pm.

If you need help working out what’s in your garden, there’s great weeds resources on the Eurobodalla Regional Botanic Garden website.

Environmental weeds such as African Daisy and Asparagus Fern spread easily. Many weed outbreaks requiring resources for their removal start unknowingly in people's backyards.

Plant swaps are all about geRng to the source of weed outbreaks before they have a chance to spread, and giving you a great alternaAve for your garden.

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real estate South Coast Property Specialists (Carlene Franzen) Tips:

Online Lodgement of Development Applica$ons via NSW Vol 16 September 15th 2017 28 April December 7th, 2017 Planning Portal to be Mandatory From 1 July 2021 Vol 48 27th 2018 The Eurobodalla Shire Council has advised that from 1 July 2021, the NSW Government is making the online lodgement of certain applicaAons, such as development applicaAons and post-consent cerAficates, mandatory. Postconsent cerAficates are those cerAficates that may be required for building works and/or subdivision works aCer a development consent has been issued. These can include construcAon cerAficates, subdivision cerAficates and occupaAon cerAficates. From this date, you will be required to submit your applicaAons and supporAng documentaAon via the NSW Planning Portal.

As 1 July 2021 is fast approaching, you will need to take into consideraAon the Ame it may take for you to prepare your applicaAon and address any pre-lodgement requirements before you are ready to submit.

Please note that from 1 July 2021, Council can no longer accept any applicaAons in hard copy format or via Council’s ePlanning online system or email.

Council is strongly encouraging all industry experts to subscribe to their builders and developer’s newsle?er.

When you subscribe to the industry newsle?er, you will receive regular planning reform updates about the approaching mandatory online lodgement process. You will also find a list of the applicaAons that are required to be lodged via the Planning Portal.

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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 addiAon 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 properAes on the market each week.

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

The Beagle supports locals. These lisAngs are FREE. If you are a local business and would like to be listed please contact us as we oCen turn over these lisAngs 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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Q&A with Louise McFadden, SHASA Coordinator SHASA Coordinator Louise McFadden chats with the Beagle Weekender Vol 16 September 15thabout 2017 solar, sustainability – and 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018 why she loves her electric car What is SHASA and what does it do?

SHASA is the Southcoast Health and Sustainability Alliance. It was formed in 2014 by interested people across the Eurobodalla, to respond to the challenges of the climate crisis, including rising temperatures, floods, drought and bushfires.

How is SHASA funded?

SHASA is made possible by volunteers who have developed partnerships with local businesses, applied for grants from philanthropic organisaAons and government, and by donaAons.

What are some of the projects that SHASA has been involved in so far?

SHASA’s first major iniAaAve was solar bulk buying. We joined forces with local solar companies, to provide solar power to consumers at a discount. We then developed a partnership with Micro Energy Systems Australia (MESA), a Bodalla-based solar provider. MESA has installed more than 250 rooCop solar systems.

Their experAse and financial contribuAon have enabled SHASA to provide good quality, heavily discounted or free solar power to community organisaAons via SHASA’s Community Facility Solar InstallaAon Program. So far there have been twelve community installaAons. This program has been a real winner – helping community groups that don’t have the funds to install solar and supporAng a local business.

Another major project is the ‘heatwave havens’. The Red Door at Moruya is now a bushfire and heatwave haven and we’ve put in a grant applicaAon to have one in Tilba. Our goal is to have at least one haven in every town, for which we will need to apply for more funding. Science tells us extreme weather is only going to escalate, so SHASA is focused on helping our communiAes take pracAcal steps to ensure residents can stay safe, healthy and comfortable.

SHASA has also bought two e-bikes that are available to hire from Moruya Bicycles. It’s a good way of promoAng their use –not only cycling for pleasure but also commuAng by bike instead of car.

The Repair Cafe is another very popular SHASA iniAaAve. It began last September and takes place at the Red Door Hall every Friday from 9.30am to 12.30pm. Anyone can come along with household items that need fixing, from electrical goods and furniture to bicycles and clothing. People can bring their items for repair, contribute skills, or just drop in for a cuppa and chat. Many people have said how valuable the Repair Cafe has been, giving them something posiAve to do. And technical support has been added to the mix, so anyone struggling with their iPhone, tablet, laptop or PC can get help. The Repair Cafe also runs workshops.

One of your colleagues has described your work as invaluable to the non-profit community sector in Eurobodalla. Can you tell me about your role?

SHASA applied for grant funding to assist community groups across the Eurobodalla in strengthening their

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community governance skills. We obtained enough money to set up a part-Ame posiAon for one year. I’ve been in the role since November 2020, working 16 hours a week. I support twenty community groups across the Shire.

These organisaAons rely on volunteers, who may not have all the skills needed, so I assist them with the huge range of challenges they face, from communicaAon strategies to tax deducAbility.

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One common need has been digital skills. I wanted to put in place digital support that would conAnue aCer my posiAon as Coordinator ends in November. So I contacted The Tec Exec, a digital support company based in Broulee. They are part of the ‘Be Connected’ network, a federal government iniAaAve to empower older Australians to use digital technology. In partnership with SHASA, The Tec Exec provides training tailored to community groups’ needs. They also provide the technical support I menAoned at the Repair Cafe.

Can you tell me about the SHASA electric vehicle? Why does SHASA have one? Why is it important?

One of SHASA’s goals is to promote the use of electric vehicles (EVs). And having an electric car means that SHASA reduces its own greenhouse gas emissions. The volunteers and I use the car for our SHASA work.

Anyone who sees the Nissan LEAF can ask quesAons and even arrange to drive it. So far, we’ve had 25 people test drive it. The idea is to encourage people to think of electric cars as pracAcal and a?ainable. It is great to drive – I love it. This weekend at the Nature ConservaAon Council NSW’s regional conference – The Fires Changed Everything – in Batemans Bay, SHASA will run an electric-transport and microgrid workshop: a state-of-play on Eurobodalla transport and a discussion on the need to transiAon to EVs and community energy.

What does SHASA have planned for the future?

One big project is the installaAon of community microgrids. This is very popular in the community, especially aCer the prolonged power outages due to the fires. It’s also complex and extremely expensive.

SHASA has formed a partnership with the Australian NaAonal University (ANU) in Canberra, EssenAal Energy, MESA and Zepben, a company that provides soCware for electricity distribuAon networks. Led by the ANU, the partnership has applied for federal funding to run a feasibility study in eight microgrids across the Eurobodalla. We’re awaiAng the outcomes of that applicaAon. SHASA’s work is made possible through grants. WriAng those grants in an important skill, not only for SHASA, but for many community groups. Recently, we set up a grant wriAng team. One of our volunteers with experAse in this area is running a workshop for us, so that we’re all up to speed and have a shared methodology. We’ll be able to offer this grant wriAng training to other local community groups.

Why is SHASA and your role important to you?

I really felt the need to see tangible, posiAve change, such as installing solar panels, and moving from petrol-guzzlers to electric cars, seRng up microgrids and more. The opportuniAes are endless. And I love working with volunteers, people who are willing to give up their Ame to help make the Eurobodalla a be?er place, not just for themselves but for everyone, and for the future. I think that’s really special.

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Moruya Branch of the CWA of NSW at 64 Queen St Moruya would like to advise our Vol 16 September 15th 2017 on Saturdays Tearooms will be 28 April December 7th,closed 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018

in June but our HandicraC Shop is sAll open from 10am to 2pm .

However both Tearooms and HandicraC Shop remain open on Thursdays from 10am to 2pm. Do come in and look at our varied range of winter items for sale now the weather is turning cold

Vinnies announces Round 3 of its Bushfire Community Grants program -Grants up to $30,000 on offer to help restore bushfire-affected communiAes. The St Vincent de Paul Society Canberra/Goulburn is offering Bushfire Community Grants of up to $30,000 and organisaAons in areas affected by the black summer bushfires are encouraged to apply.

The St Vincent de Paul Society Canberra/Goulburn is now accepAng applicaAons for their third round of community grants. Grassroots organisaAons are encouraged to apply for grants of up to $30,000 – with applicaAons closing on 9 July. The aim is to a?ract projects that help rebuild and create future resilience and those that contribute to posiAve, worthwhile community causes.

These grants are part of our long-term plan to help the areas most devastated during the black summer bushfires rebound. John Feint, President of the St Vincent de Paul Society Canberra/Goulburn said: “The lesson Vinnies has learned over the nearly 140 years we’ve been operaAng in Australia is that damage from natural disasters persists long aCer its cause has passed.

People affected by drought, fire, and flood don’t just need help in the immediate sense, they need help in the long-term. And that’s what we’re doing here.”

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Help your young person with disability find *real* work 03 June 2021 9:15am – 4pm Club Catalina, 154 Beach Rd, Batemans Bay Book online An interacAve and parAcipatory full day workshop that aims to bring families together to connect and increase confidence to seek out meaningful, paid employment for their secondary school student with disability.

ParAcipants will hear stories and experiences from people with a disability and their family members about pracAcal Aps and strategies when planning for and finding real and meaningful work. They will leave the workshop with a number of concrete plans and strategies to find work for their secondary student with a disability.

What is School to work?

School to work aims to inspire and equip students with disability, through the support of families, to seek meaningful, paid employment in the community.

Who is this workshop for?

Parents, family members, educators and allies of students with disability at secondary school.

Cost: $35 for students and families $50 for professionals Topics covered will include:  Uncover student strengths and interests to use as guide for potenAal work roles  IdenAfy condiAons that help set up a student for success in work  IdenAfy community connecAons and contacts to approach for work  PracAcal strategies and Aps on working with other professionals or services  Develop a posiAve pitch to get the job   

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Reading Gadfly 176 By Robert Macklin In Canberra last week the students in a regular secondary school began wearing their new uniform - a very colourful and attractive one it was too. And not just the usual pants and Vol 16for September shirts both boys15th and2017 girls but t-shirts and hoodies incorporating the school colours.

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I guess that’s happened before. But at Namadgi School in suburban Kambah, the ensemble had been designed by a small group of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students with the help of a local business, Darkie Designs. It not only looked great, it was replete with unmistakeable Aboriginal motifs. And you didn’t have to be of Aboriginal heritage to wear it.

Indeed, that was one point of the exercise.

Year Nine student Tyreece Lewis told the local paper, ‘It makes you feel proud to be Aboriginal. It’s a good way to represent our people.’ Classmate Shannon Williams said the design showed ‘a meeting place to represent the school with various pathways leading to a good education and meeting new people, followed by an eagle representing the [local] Ngunnawal land.’

The initiative flowed from the Principal, Tiffany McMahon to the Aboriginal education officer and then to the students. And when they posted a picture on Facebook with a mixed bunch of kids wearing it they quickly drew 40,000 ‘likes’!

It follows the path of sporting teams in the two big AFL and NRL codes to celebrate our Aboriginal heritage, but it demonstrates a huge communal leap from the days when Aboriginality was a source of embarrassment and denial.

And here’s the rub: the report hit the media three days after the big-spending Commonwealth Budget tossed no more than a few paltry coins to the Indigenous community, all prettied up by headline figures. For example, it offers $31.6 million for a personal safety survey for First Nations women. But that’s over five years and ‘run through the Australian Bureau of Statistics to record how prevalent violence facing Indigenous women and girls is’.

As if we didn’t know already.

There are other similar offers for statistical gathering and funding for housing in remote communities but it was basically just more of the same old story and not a single mention of the national movement towards reconciliation and ‘closing the gap’, much less a commitment to the Voice from the Heart.

It’s a little like the Morrison approach to climate change – do nothing unless forced, then make a splashy announcement and hope no one notices that it’s never actually implemented. Meantime, the corporate world and the people, unencumbered by political obsessions, get the job done in spite of the Feds.

It’s the people, not the politicians who are changing Australia. Anthony Albanese’s Address in Reply speech hardly set the pulses racing. He’s trimmed down and polished up, but his delivery is masticated, as though there’s a piece of Mintie stuck to a molar; and his ‘on your side’ peroration was more repetitive than rousing. But his commitments to action on climate change, to a Federal Integrity Commission and to Makarrata were totally believable. That’s no more that a community deserves, but it does make a welcome change.

As Namadgi student Shannon Williams said, ‘A whole bunch of people came together and we voted on which designs were the best. On the front it says, “One Mob” meaning we’re all together at the school and one big community.’

Sounds like a pretty good way to start closing that gap. robert@robertmacklin.com beagle weekly : Vol 208 May 21st 2021

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reading One Hundred Years Ago 21st May 1921 HELLO! - His many patrons may now make appointments by telephone with DenAst C. de Saxe, as his resident surgery has just been Vol 16 September 15th 2017 28 April December 7th, Vol 48 27th connected with2018 the 2017 local exchange.

WEDDINGS. – At St. John’s Church on 14th inst.

The Rev. G. A. Sanders united in the holy bonds of matrimony Miss Alma Ethel Jones, of Narooma, and Mr. Eric Newman, of Turlinjah, and on the 16th inst. The marriage of Miss Sarah Briley and Mr. H. Cooley (late A.I.F.) was solemnized by the Rev. Sanders.

GYMNASIUM. – At the meeAng of St. John’s Parochial Council on Monday last, it was decided to fit up the Parish Hall for a gymnasium, at which the usual gymnasAc exercises – including boxing for boys and young men – will be given. The fee is fixed at the moderate sum of 2/6 Reduced to 1/- for each succeeding member of a family. Mr. C. de Saxe, Dr. Cutler, and others will be responsible for the instrucAons.

THIEVING. – A low down acAon was perpetrated on Monday night last. About 12 o’clock some sneaking creature entered Mrs. AXield’s premises at Mantle Hill and made a clean sweep of the fowl yard, taking the whole 15 birds from off the roost. Not a trace of a feather was to be seen the next morning, the only sign of the midnight marauder’s visit was the marks of a man’s boot in the yard. It was, undoubtedly, a cruel act to commit on one who would give away the last morsel she had if she thought anyone was in want. What with thieving bipeds and quadrupeds (otherwise foxes) poultry in this district will soon be depleted.

PROGRESS ASSOCIATION. – The usual monthly meeAng of the Progress AssociaAon took place in the Shire Hall on the 12th inst. Present: Messrs. E. J. Egan (chair), Rev. G. A. Sanders, G. Mitchell, C. Johnson, and the Secretary, C. Carter.

Correspondence: Le?er from Mr. Harrison staAng that he could not see his way clear to accede to the AssociaAon’s request for the service cars to leave Moruya at 6 o’clock instead of 5 during the four winter months. From Shire Council, staAng that they would take a referendum on the lighAng of the Moruya streets provided the AssociaAon paid half the cost of the expenses incurred. The ma?er about the fencing of the proposed park in front of the Adelaide Hotel was allowed to stand over on account of the scarcity of the Council’s funds.

The secretary was instructed to forward on the money when received to the Shire Council for the erecAon of the concrete trough at the wharf windmill.

WANTED. – A GOOD MAID. Apply- Box 8, P.O. Moruya.

FOR SALE. – GENERAL STORE. Stock about £1000. For further parAculars apply POLLOCK BROS., Nerrigundah.

TO LET BY TENDER. – FARM ON DEUA RIVER. To let for one or five years the farm known as T. Coopers, occupied by W. H. Milliken, whose lease expires 1st June 1921. Everything to make a small Dairy Farm complete is on this one. The Farm must be kept free from noxious weeds. T. COOPER, Araluen.

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Sex, Lies and Ques$on Time Why the successes and struggles Volwomen 16 September 15th 2017 of in Australia's 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018 parliament ma6er to us all In Sex, Lies and Ques on Time, former MP Kate Ellis explores the good, the bad and the ugly of life as a woman in Australian poliAcs. Seventy-seven years aCer the first woman entered Australian parliament, female poliAcians are sAll the minority. They cop scruAny over their appearance, their sex lives, their parenAng and their porXolios in a way few of their male colleagues do. It’s Ame to call bullshit on the toxic Canberra culture.

Alongside her own experiences from fiCeen years in parliament, Kate Ellis reveals a frank and fascinaAng picture of women across Australian poliAcs, including Julia Gillard, Julie Bishop, Linda Burney, Sussan Ley, Penny Wong, Sarah Hanson-Young and Pauline Hanson. Kate explores issues like sexism, motherhood, appearances, social media, the sisterhood and, of course, sex. But she also celebrates everything Australian female poliAcians have achieved.

Wry, candid and provocaAve, Sex, Lies and Ques on Time is a powerful call to demand more of our leaders and our insAtuAons. It reminds us we need greater diversity to shape a fairer Australia, where ‘women’s issues’ are everyone’s issues. A be?er parliament means a be?er Australia. The stakes are high, and the standards should be too.

About the Author Kate Ellis represented Adelaide in the Australian House of RepresentaAves for Labor from 2004 unAl 2019. She served in mulAple porXolios in the outer ministry of the 2007–13 federal Labor government and was in shadow Cabinet unAl she leC parliament at the 2019 federal elecAon. She is a passionate supporter of the Adelaide Crows and the mother of two young boys.

Published: 29th March 2021 ISBN: 9781743796399 Number Of Pages: 288

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Reading—A beer with Baz Mick strode straight to the bar table, cleared the glasses and coasters and set up a laptop and an iPad. The screens were soon alight and coloured graphs were before him.

Bazza straightened back.

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‘Well g’day, Mick. You look a bit pale and what’s all this?’

‘Bazza, I’ve spent the past week in the back room puRng together deals to get elected to council. I’ve got to form a group and name it so I can get above the line in the ballot. It’s called preferenAal voAng and it’s pre?y bloody complicated.

Luckily I’ve got a mate who calls himself a ‘vote whisperer’.”

‘Bazza gave his forehead a scratch and grinned out of the corner of his mouth.

‘Pre?y straighXorward, Mick. Just call the group ALMIGHTY MICK AND THE APOSTLES and away you go but you might need a bit of gender balance.’

Mick shook his head.

‘That name will put off the non ChrisAans, Bazza. Come to think of it, the ChrisAans might be offended too.

Anyhow, that’s the least of my problems.’

Mick cleared his throat.

‘I want you to focus, Barry. I will go very slowly because there is a lot in it. I tried to explain it to the wife but she got a bit pissed off with me.’

Bazza now grinned fully.

‘Really. I’m going to try really hard, Mick’ ‘You see, Barry according to the ‘vote whisperer’ most people vote above the line on the ballot paper because they could not be bothered numbering every box below the line. Am I going too fast?’

‘No.......all good so far.’

‘When people vote above the line the groups get to decide where their preferences go. The candidates with the least votes gets eliminated. Those candidates’ preferences then get allocated and distributed accordingly to the candidates sAll in the race and so on unAl you secure enough votes to get elected. So the trick is to do a preference deal with the candidates or groups who you think will be less popular than you so that their votes will eventually get added to your tally.’

Bazza shook his head as Mick reached into his pockets for an array of badges which he placed in front of the laptop.

‘Now Barry, when I meet with the other groups I put on the appropriate badge and then start the chat about exchanging preferences.’

Bazza picked up a ‘I LOVE CATS’ badge and eyeballed Mick.

‘Yeah, yeah, I hate cats but the CAT SOCIETY is a group above the line and I reckon they will be eliminated early on and I want their preferences. Same goes for this badge ‘BRING BACK WHALING’. There is a group above the line that want to restart the whaling industry.’

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Reading—A beer with Baz con$nues ConAnues…

‘So you need to be popular with the unpopular to get the popular vote.’

‘You’re catching on, Barry. There is even a mob who want to reform this whole Vol 16 September 15th 2017 28 April December 7th, system 2017 preferenAal voAng but I don’t need to worry about them because they can’t Vol 48 27th 2018 form a group above the line on principle.’

Bazza rubbed his chin.

‘Yeah you can’t support hypocrisy.’

‘Well so far so good, Barry. Now check out these graphs here on the laptop. I’ve pre?y much covered all the groups that make up the shire and their level of happiness so at the touch of a bu?on I know how to please them. You see here? You fit into this group.’

‘What’s this bar all the way down into negaAve happiness?’

Mick shook his head.

‘That’s Shirley down at Malua Bay. She’s upset about everything from the garbage trucks being too loud, footpaths not wide enough and too much talking in the library. I’d have to wear thirty badges to get her onside.’

Bazza’s finger rested on his designated happiness measure and he moved it way south past Shirley.

Mick bristled.

‘What’s up with you?’

‘If the future Mayor shouted a beer I might be a li?le bit more happy.’

Have a beer with Baz at john.longhurst59@gmail.com

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Right: Last week the doors closed on the Narooma Visitor Centre. For Lisa (in brown/orange) and the other passionate volunteers who delivered a quality Visitor Informa on service for five years the final days were difficult to swallow. Here is Lisa bringing the banners in for the very last me.

Lisa said of the closure and her five years with Montague Arts and CraCs Society who volunteered their members and Ame to deliver the town's Visitor InformaAon service: Ironically I have difficulty speaking in public, made even worse when I’m given noAce to speak. Give me a map and a highlighter and I’m off and away, but none of you are here today to hear about bikepaths, dump points and sAngrays so here is my a?empt to give some summary to the last 16 years in the visitor centre and parAcularly the last 5 under the MACS umbrella.

If it wasn’t for the vision and determinaAon of the MACS members back in 2015 when the visitor centre was first threatened with closure then it wouldn’t have survived this long. Another 5 years of operaAon, servicing approximately 90,000 people through the door over that Ame. That’s 90,000 face-to-face encounters with real people spending more Ame and money in the local region, undoubtedly having a great Ame, talking about it to their friends, and probably making plans to come back again…or buy a house here, work from home and feel like they’ve moved to paradise.

That’s the effect this place has on many people. You can almost pick the first-Ame visitors who’ve driven in from the north. They’ve got a glazed-eye look about them; they’ve just crossed that bridge, got a glimpse of the turquoise inlet, Gulaga over the back… they want a piece of this place, they’re just not sure what it is.

That’s why we get so many returnees – even if the last Ame they came was 50 or 60 years ago and they want to recapture a simple delight like following the soldier crabs on low Ade on the sandflats.

Really, it’s been one of the best jobs in the world selling somewhere as exquisite as the Narooma region, and a privilege to have had that responsibility.

Back in 2004 aCer working in various fields further down the south coast I’d moved up here with my partner and soon realised most of Narooma’s job opportuniAes were in tourism. ACer a few months at Moruya TAFE geRng formal training, I fronted up at the Visitor Centre iniAally to enquire about doing some work experience, but decided as I stepped in to ask if there was paid work available.

In those days the VC was run by Narelle Bate, along with Lesley Heffernan and Kerry Markham; a really solid crew with a gentle but efficient approach to a job that is same but different every single day. As it happened one of the casual staff was leaving that week to have her first baby (and launch a very successful seaweedbased business) and they were snowed under in the lead-up to the infamous October Long weekend Blues FesAval.

I started that week. It was a bapAsm by fire. 10,000 people hit town (and remember these are pre-internet days). Fortunately it was mostly a constant stream of bearded blokes in black t-shirts asking “where’s this Blues FesAval thing” and “ooh I might buy a stubby holder while I’m here”. beagle weekly : Vol 208 May 21st 2021

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In the first few years we did all the charter boat bookings on hand-wri?en Ackets, all the credit card payments by phone authorizaAon (so Ame consuming) and, when the bar was up all the credit card cancellaAons had to be phoned through again. People would rock up looking for accommodaAon (preinternet remember), Boxing Day would be manic, full of impulsive city-dwellers who’d “come for a drive”, Vol 16 September 15th 2017 28 April December 7th, Vol 48 27th 2018 thought no-one else2017 had ever found the south coast, and wondered if there might be a vacancy in something like a cabin in the NaAonal Park? On the beach? Near a waterfall? ….with dolphins…and rainbows…

During the late 2000s ESC decided to liC their tourism markeAng game and some new recruits joined the staff. Renee Kemp was the next manager of the VC and she raised the bar and taught me loads of useful stuff ranging from banking best pracAces to managing staff with conflicAng ideals. How to deal with backstabbing and corrupAon within an organizaAon came in handy a few years later.

I really wish I’d made more notes about the lovely lovely people I’ve helped over the last 16 years. The most memorable travellers of my enAre Ame were two tall gauche farmers from mid-west USA who had flown into Sydney, picked up a hire car, were terrified by the traffic, got out of town and didn’t stop unAl they pulled up in Narooma. They asked me for direcAons to Uluru. It transpired they had 7 days in Australia, and they’d already used up most of Day 1. I suggested they keep going south, head for the Great Ocean Road, loaded them up with maps and wished them well. SomeAmes I wonder how their holiday panned out…

The most moving moments I’ve had in there were when people browsing the Museum have realised they’re looking at a photo of an ancestor. When suddenly a family myth was proven in front of their eyes. And to be able to help put them in touch with people living locally that they were also related to. That was pre?y special.

It’s such a saAsfying thing to know you’ve made a posiAve difference; solved dilemmas for some people, enriched their experiences, helped the locals too, and the local economy and given visitors some insight into why we love living in this place. Sharing local knowledge is valuable not only because it gives visitors short cuts to some wonderful experiences; it also enhances their empathy.

How many of us thought that COVID hijacked the tourism component of the bushfire recovery? My own faith in humanity was restored somewhat by the hordes of domesAc tourists who descended upon this region as soon as they could; to stay and spend and spread some love around. They spoke genuinely and sensiAvely of their desire to come and help, as long as that was ok with the locals. That scenario has played out since last September without leRng up yet.

The Visitor Centre has really been operaAng on borrowed Ame for the last 5 years, and it’s been very sad to see the plan that Eurobodalla Council had for it play out. The plan that basically started as a bureaucrat’s thought bubble, that was reinforced by more than one consultants’ report, who were undoubtedly given a brief and paid handsomely. Remember that when you vote for new councillors later this year; they don’t have anywhere near the power that some would have us believe, but the people operaAng the puppet strings do.

The sudden decline in internaAonal tourists has been sad to witness too. Everyone I’ve worked with in the visitor centre obviously enjoys the interacAons with people from all walks of life, and part of the fun is finding out where our visitors are from, what they do and what moAvates them to travel.

I’ve also loved that we trade over the counter in INFORMATION… FACTS. We’ve been able to nip a few ‘Narooma Rumours’ in the bud, and calm some hysteria about some local issues. That’s an important contribuAon to local community, parAcularly aCer the stresses that 2020 brought to us. beagle weekly : Vol 208 May 21st 2021

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I’ve loved being around the volunteer’s enthusiasm; their eagerness to solve problems and share their knowledge. I learned pre?y quickly not to underesAmate people, especially older people. You’ve all accumulated such a wealth of skills that aren’t immediately obvious. You’re explorers, kayakers, sailors, bushwalkers, cyclists, painters, photographers, navigators, psychologists, park rangers, wine buffs, café Vol 16 September 15th 2017 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018 afficionados, foodies, business people, teachers, weather nerds, but above all you’re people who care passionately about this place, and can sense the joy of sharing it.

Some volunteers have lived locally for decades, and some signed up when they saw it as an opportunity for themselves to learn a lot more in a short Ame. One person who came in to find out about volunteering on Barunguba (Montague Island) was given what she thought was a form for that and ended up joining the visitor centre in the interim! Just when we were beginning the post-bushfire recovery the threat of possible COVID outbreaks meant many of our volunteers were perceived as ‘at risk’, and they had to step away. Their contribuAons have been invaluable and incalculable.

There are too many names to read out here, but I want to take a moment to menAon Nik de Faulkner and Jude Thompson, who were two of the most engaging and valuable volunteers we ever had, both of whom died suddenly and are sorely missed.

The other paid staff (Alison Mandira Dianne Perla; Irene and Adrianne before them) have been wonderful, having to learn a million new skills and roll with the changes, the Gallery curators have done a fine job week in/week out and Sharon deserves a big shout out for always having my back and helping me sort out tricky financial and IT problems.

Thanks to Judy and Kris for asking me to come and work for MACS aCer council made me redundant first Ame around back in 2016. And to Greg for listening to my downloads; thank you for your everything.

We should all be very proud of the tangible and intangible goodness that has come out of the funny li?le yellow brick building with the fake lighthouse on the side.

Lisa Brown

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NelliJam Music Fes$val June 12th Danny from Nellijam recently put out a post on social media saying:

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“As you all know, The Steampacket Hotel has had an incredibly hard two years. They are ‘officially’ re-opening the venue June Long weekend. We put the call out for local bands to offer a set to help get the steamy pumping again. An overwhelming response followed - including some super generous acts from out of the region! See you there legends! Please spread the word aye!”

“The Steampacket have hosted 15 NelliJam’s and have worked hard to have regular gigs out there, so I’d like to let em know we value what they do! “ Stepping up to make the event happen are: The SpindriC Saga, Ingrid Mae, Jack Biilmann Mayfair Lane, Potent Soap, Pre?y People, Just in Case, Paul Johnston Robz Simpson, Ron Callo, Blue Murder, Kung Fu Friday Singled Out Freezer, Kick, Snare and Marshall

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Moruya Blues and Roots Fes$val May 28th and 29th Spread over 2 days, Moruya Waterfront Hotel & Orphan Music Present the VERY FIRST Moruya Blues & Roots FesAval!

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South Coast Music Society presents:

Pianist Kris$an Chong returns to the South Vol 16 September 15th 2017 Coast.

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Adults $40 Members and concessions: $35 Students and an accompanying adult: Free Come and listen to beauAful piano music performed by pianist KrisAan Chong at St Bernard’s Church in Batehaven. KrisAan last played here in 2019 with violinist Sophie Rowell. Their performance was thrilling and had the audience on their feet. Now KrisAan performs for us in solo recital. If you’ve heard KrisAan you’ll know that the audience will be treated to a brilliant, sensiAve and hearXelt performance.

KrisAan will play:

Two free $ckets to the Kris$an

MOZART - Fantasie in C minor K475 SCHUBERT - Impromptu D899 No 1 in C RACHMANINOFF - SelecAon of Preludes from Op.23 and Op.32 SCHUBERT - Impromptu D935 No.1 in F minor SCHUMANN - Fantasie Op.17

Chong concert to the first email to president@southcoastmusicsociety.com that says ….. “I read the Beagle and would like to be on the South Coast Music Society email list.”

You can purchase Ackets by booking online HERE, or at the door. h?ps://www.trybooking.com/events/

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Heading Further South?

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All the known gigs to date: May 21st - Jeff Hill at Batemans Bay Soldiers Club May 22nd - Jeff Hill at 2017 Batemans Bay Soldiers Club Vol 16 September 15th 28 December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 April 27th 2018 May 22nd - Rick Bamford – Tuross Club (8pm) May 22nd - Joe Driscoll – Tomakin Club (7.30pm) May 22nd - Solo West featuring Aaron Clement. at Club Catalina May 22nd - SAtch at Moruya Golf Club May 22nd - Jacob Poyner at Tilba Valley 12.30pm May 22nd - Jazzcats at JJs at the Marina May 22nd - Chris McGrath at the Adelaide Hotel

May 23rd - South Coast Music Society presents KrisAan Chong May 23rd - Garry Carson Jones – Camel Rock Brewery (12.30pm) May 23rd - Three Hours South at Tilba Valley Winery 12.30pm-4pm May 23rd - Rick Bamford at The Dromedary Hotel, Central Tilba. 1pm-4pm May 23rd - Eurobodalla Country Music at Nelligen Hall 11am May 28th - Rick Bamford at Moruya Golf Club

May 28th - Moruya Blues and Roots FesAval at The Waterfront Hotel May 29th - Roddy Reason – Tuross Club (8pm) Jun 11th - Dan Challis and Stephen Grady @ One Tree Inn, Tuross Head Jun 12th - Live Music at Durras Hall - Three Handed Beat Bandits

Jun 13th - Tilba Valley Winery will be hosAng THE DREGGS Jun 17th - Mike Nock Quartet at Moruya Golfy

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Nature Coast Marine Group Vol 16 September 15th 2017 presents: 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018 Get your Ackets today! They won't last!!

World Ocean Day NCMG Short Film Fest!

Tues the 8th of June CelebraAng not only the oceans, but the fact that we can all now.. touch wood get together and enjoy movies, chats and good food all in the calming ambience of the Bend & Sip wine bar in Narooma.! Raffle, door prizes and a plant-based light menu included in the 18$ entrance fee.

All profits will be used to cover costs and further fund our ongoing campaign to help Save Batemans Sanctuaries. Bar open for bevvies and under 16’s free.

More details and Ackets here on eventbrite. See you there !!

SUBSCRIBE TO Eurobodalla Arts Informa$on Exchange Eurobodalla Arts InformaAon Exchange keeps you informed with what’s coming up in the local arts and culture scene. There are some exciAng creaAve workshops and exhibiAons 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. h)ps://newsle)ers.esc.nsw.gov.au/h/ r/00EDE804DE95F5C4

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Yuin Country Explored film screenings ReconciliaAon will see the screening Vol 16 September Week 15th 2017 28 December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 April 27th 2018 of Yuwinj-Dhari Bulwal - Yuin Country Explored 2020 marked 250 years since Captain James Cook lead the HMB Endeavour on a voyage of Australia's east coast in 1770. The milestone is of parAcular significance to Eurobodalla with stories of the region menAoned in Captain Cook's diary entries and embedded in local Aboriginal culture.

The intenAon of Yuin Country Explored is to support Eurobodalla's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community to engage and respond to the 250th anniversary through a series of commemoraAve arts and cultural acAviAes. This 12-month project facilitated new Aboriginal art and culture acAviAes and promoted the delivery of exisAng projects. Originally the project was going to end with an outdoor exhibiAon held at the Eurobodalla Regional Botanic Garden in December 2020, but due to COVID-19 Council adapted this plan and instead delivered a short documentary film featuring local dance, stories and artwork to celebrate the spirit, resilience and strength of the Yuin NaAon. By supporAng these community-led acAviAes the project aims are to: improve knowledge of our region's history, culture and connecAon to country from a First NaAon's perspecAve create professional development, employment and capacity building opportuniAes in the arts and culture sectors for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members.

Yuin Country Explored is coordinated and delivered

by Eurobodalla Shire Council and funded by the NaAonal Museum of Australia's Cultural ConnecAons Program.

Cost: Free Narooma screening When: 6.30pm, Thursday 27 May 2021 | Where: Narooma Kinema, 94 Campbell Street, Narooma Bookings: Narooma Kinema More info: T: 4474 1061 Batemans Bay screening When: 3pm, Friday 28 May 2021 Where: Perry Street Cinemas, CiA Centre Arcade, Perry Street, Batemans Bay Bookings: through Eventbrite

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Interna$onal ar$st on exhibi$on at the Bas Vol 16 September 15th /2017 Travelling / Leaving Se6ling Scotland, Korea, Australia is on 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018 exhibiAon at the Bas from Saturday 15 May to Sunday 13 June.

The Bas is at the corner of Vulcan and Campbell Streets, Moruya, and is open Tuesday-Sunday, 10am-4pm.

Right: Yvonne Boag, Sound of Gangseo-gu, 2016, Acrylic on linen, 130 x 162cm. Image courtesy of the ar st.

Celebrated Australian jazz supergroup This World Jazz Quartet Mike Nock, Hamish Stuart, Julian Wilson and Jonathan Zwartz 7pm Saturday 19 June, Willinga Park Conference Centre - Tickets: $48 per person Comprising four of Australia’s most esteemed jazz musicians, this celebrated Australian jazz super group made waves last year with their criAcally acclaimed debut album This World.

Their sold-out East Coast tour in the summer of 2020 just prior to Lockdown, nourished souls and brought beauty and joy to those recovering from fire and flood. Now, twelve-months on, Mike Nock, Hamish Stuart, Julian Wilson and Jonathan Zwartz return with material for a brand new album, “Out of This World”.

Masterfully arAculaAng the struggle, strength and hope of humanity, the music for this concert series imagines the prosaic and profound in a post-pandemic world.

Having established deep musical bonds over several decades, the shared history and personal connecAon between these musicians can be felt in every note.

Stuart Nicholson of UK’s Jazzwise called the quartet’s music “profound, moving and expressive jazz of the highest level”.

Bar service will be available. Why not invite your friends and make up a table.

Seats are limited and will sell fast. You can purchase $ckets HERE: h)ps://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=755798&

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BASIL SELLERS ART PRIZE RETROSPECTIVE - OPENING NIGHT  

Fri 25th Jun 2021, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Campbell St, Moruya NSW 2537

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28 April December 7th, Vol 48 27th 2018 ‘RetrospecAve’ is a 2017 reflecAon of the presAgious Basil Sellers Art Prize which showcases talented regional arAsts.

The Basil Sellers Art Prize RetrospecAve, is an exhibiAon showcasing the event's history highlighAng the idea of looking back to honour the many arAsts who have vied for this illustrious prize.

Despite a backdrop of crises that plagued 2020, the largest number of entries to date was received from arAsts across NSW and the ACT. The major prize of $20,000 was awarded to Peter Ma?hew Yates for his portrait aptly Atled, Connec on, which according to judge Daniel Soma "interpreted the current social climate very clearly, with an honest depicAon of our new and strange ways of communicaAng." Local Moruya arAst, Raewyn Lawrence captured a moment of quiet, aCer the horror and devastaAon of the bushfire season with her entry Smoke.

The Basil Sellers Art Prize RetrospecAve exhibiAon will be on at the Basil Sellers ExhibiAon Centre from 26 June to 8 August, 2021.

The main event image features The 2020 Basil Sellers Art Prize, Eurobodalla prize winner; Raewyn Lawrence, Smoke, 2020, oil on canvas, 76 x 91cm.

The 2020 Basil Sellers Art Prize, major prize winner; Peter Ma?hew Yates, Connec on, 2020, oil on linen, 34 x 24cm.

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More Time For Expressions Of Interest SAll thinking about how you might want to parAcipate in this year's River of Art? Well, you have a bit more Ame to decide. The deadline for expressions of interest has been extended to midnight Saturday 29 May. And what is an expression of interest, you ask? This gives you an opportunity to parAcipate in the fesAval. You could be an arAst, a performer, musician, or even someone with a shop and you want to contribute to Eurobodalla's annual fesAval that celebrates our art in all its forms.

Inclusion in the fesAval's program is open and free. All you have to do is put in an expression of interest.

You'll find the form on our website h?ps://www.riverofart.com.au/.

Do you have Sat 12th June free? It's the June Long Weekend Mark your Dairies as Mohamed Bangoura Bangourake Drum & Dance is returning to offer a Dance Workshop in Moruya Mohamed Bangoura "Bangouraké" - Master Drummer and Teacher in tradiAonal Guinean Music His life totally dedicated to the music and his tradiAons, mesmerizing audiences with his out of this world skills, talent, power and virtuosity. Bangouraké is a true master through iniAaAon and ability.

Mohamed was born in Guinea, West Africa in a village called Bourramya-Koubya. This village is a few hours north of the capital, Conakry. Mohamed started to play at the age of 5 years old and has always been surrounded by music throughout his life. Mohamed was a member of the internaAonal acclaimed "Percussion de Guineé" and other NaAonal Ballet Ensembles based in Conakry.

On Saturday 12 June 2021 at 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM LOCATION Moruya RSL Memorial Hall 11 Page Street, Moruya, NSW 2537 For more informaAon about the event.

Visit h?ps://www.trybooking.com/BRFSU

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arts Crea ve Arts Batemans Bay Inc (CABBI) is exhibi ng at their Gallery in Mogo, pain ngs 2D and 3D artworks of their members, featuring Lyn Woolridge during the period 1st June to 26th July, 2021 with the Official Opening being Vol 16 September 15th 2017 28pm December 7th,1st 2017 4.30 Tuesday June.

Vol 48 April 27th 2018 “The Shape of Water” Award winning Malua Bay ArAst Lyn Woolridge has worked in many mediums and has twice been featured in the Australian ArAst Magazine.

Her current painAngs have a recurring theme which can be summed up by the phrase – “The Shape of Water” Her painAngs are inspired by living close to the sea and by the rivers and creeks which are part of her daily world. Some focus on the way the water moves. Others are inspired by the reflecAons in the water and wet sand on a sAll day or the ripples formed by a light breeze.

Another recurring focus of her work is the way light changes the way we see our natural world. These fleeAng moments where the wave becomes transparent or the surface of the rock glows.

Her award winning painAngs hang in many homes and collecAons in Australia, Canada, United States of America, United Kingdom, Hong Kong, China.

Lyn’s painAngs can be seen at “The Gallery” Mogo, at 2/52 Sydney Street, Mogo. She also regularly exhibits in local and regional exhibiAons and welcomes commissions.

Further examples of her work can be seen on her Website www.lynwoolridgeart.com

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Tuross Head Ladies Golf On Tuesday 18 May, Tuross ladies played in the third round of the Medal compeAAon. The Medal winner was Dorothy Madden with a Vol 16 September 15th 2017 net score of27th 68 2018 points.

28 December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 April The A Grade Runner-Up was Leonie Doolan Other Results were: B Grade: 1st Gail Page with a net 79 points 2nd Shirley Quinlan with a net 80 points C Grade: 1st Wendy Schmid with a net 81 points 2nd Jennifer Gray with a net 83 points Nearest the pin winners were Leonie Snodgrass and Chris Wra?en and the Golden Hole winners were Dorothy Madden and Samantha Dryden. Many thanks to Wendy Schmid for sponsoring the days’ event. Next week will be a 3 person Stableford Aggregate event Gail Page, Dorothy Madden and Wendy Schmid sponsored by Shear Delite

Jennifer Gray Takes out Tuross Vets Par Event On what was undoubtedly the coolest Wednesday morning this year, a field of 49 Vets golfers registered for the Tuross Head Veterans Golf Par event on 19 May. Winner on the day with a score of +2 for the nine holes played was Jennifer Gray.

Runner up was relaAve newcomer Jane EgliAs on +1, from Ron Hanlon on the same score and Frank Pomfret on square.

Minor prizes went to Les Thompson, Sandra Hanlon, Ian Miller, Neal Watson and Stephen Swanbury on square, and then Anne?e Manton, Graham Moore, Peter McRae, Herb Muriwai and Chris Wra?en all on -1.

The Bradman award was shared this week by Ken Hush and Rick Brake, whilst nearest the pins went to Ian Miller on the 4th, Les Thompson on the 6th, and to Leonie Snodgrass and Des Jackson on the 7th. Paul Coffey won the Accuracy compeAAon.

Broulee Runners May 19th 2021 Perfect running condiAons enabled 6 runners to do Personal best Ames and another to equal his best Ame. The improvers were Pearl Eaton, Bella Fleming, Mabel Ladmore, Rocco LopresA, Fiona Whitelaw, and Harper Lasscock. Mitchell Beby came home first in the 2 Kilometres with a Ame of 7.53 which equalled his personal best.

We welcomed Keira Atkins and Fiona Milligan to their first run with the group.

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2021 South Coast Tennis Open tournament in BBay June 11th Batemans Bay Tennis Club is hosAng the 2021 South Coast Tennis Open tournament. This is our major tennis event of the year, and the Batemans Bay Tennis Club wishes to extend a welcome to players from the ACT and across NSW.15th 2017 Vol 16 September 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018

The tournament combines an AMT (Australian Money Tournament) Silver Series, with a compeAAon for Special, A, B and C Grade Players.

AMT matches include Men's and Women's Singles, and Men's and Women's Doubles. This level is for the very high standard of player who is experienced in playing tournaments and for prize money. Usually players are acAvely compeAng for ranking points in Australia and someAmes on the satellite to internaAonal level.

The Special, A, B and C grade compeAAons allow amateur players of all grades to experience parAcipaAon in a major event.

Entries are now OPEN and close on 1st June. Withdrawal deadline is 4th June To register for the tournament, copy and past link below or contact Karen on 0444 538 524 h)ps://tournaments.tennis.com.au/tournament/20AC478F-D6E3-4378-AD70-044B94132E2C

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TALENT PLUS – YOUNG SOPHIA EPPLESTUN 2021 CATALINA Vol 16 September 15th 2017 CLUB LADIES CHAMPION 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018 The fiCy-four-hole Catalina Ladies Championship was finalised earlier today with a brilliant win by 14-yearold Sophia Epplestun, with a total gross score of 249.

Sophie held the lead by three strokes in the second round and managed a score of 82 on the final day which maintained her lead and victory.

Her nearest rival and runner-up, former Ladies Champion, Margaret Dickinson graciously acknowledged the excepAonal talent of the young player.

Above: 2021 CLUB CATALINA LADIES CHAMPION – SOPHIE EPPELSTUN Presented with her Trophy by Ladies President, Jo Neal

South Coast Monaro Rugby Union Rd 6 – Saturday 22nd May 2021 

Batemans Bay “Boars” v Cooma “Red Devils” @ Batemans Bay

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Hall “Bushrangers” v Taralga “Tigers” @ Hall

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Yass “Rams” v Bungendore “Mudchooks” @ Yass

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Bermagui Cobargo “Sharks” v Crookwell “Dogs” @ Bermagui

 Jindabyne “Bushpigs” v Braidwood “Redbacks” @ Jindabyne

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sports Your UP TO DATE Fishing report courtesy of Tackle World Moruya River. slight improvements in the water quality this VolWith 16 September 15th 2017 28 April December 7th, 2017 Volweek, 48 27th 2018 there have been minimal changes with the fishing.

Most of the acAon has been concentrated towards the front of the system again, on a rising Ade. The water temps has started to drop considerably this last week again, and as such the fish have started to se?le into their winter rouAnes.

Fish slow and deep for best affect. Bladed style lures start to shine as overall temperatures start to drop.

Fish the deeper holes, searching for bream, flathead and the odd whiAng or trevally.

For the baits guys, a burley trail will most definitely help your cause. You will have to work your way through the steady stream of small pickers that a free feed a?racts.

Tuross River.

Water clarity in Tuross has also been slow to improve this week, but with each passing high Ade, and minimal rain, expect the water to slowly clear up. As with Moruya, the front half of the Tuross system has held the best numbers of fish this week. Fish the deeper holes to hopefully find the fish. As the water temperatures start to drop, Estuary Perch start to school up with breeding on their minds. This can make them overly easy to find and catch. Which is why there is a no take season on EP’s and Bass in affect from May 1st through to August 31st.

Rock and Beach.

Salmon and Tailor have been the go to species this last week, with some of the Tailor topping the 60cm mark. Fish the low light periods for the best chance of scrapping with the old chopper tailor. Pilchards on gang hooks, or metals cast and retrieved offer two good opAons to get amongst both the salmon and the tailor.

As the water temps drop good numbers of drummer will start to also show up off the local rock plaXorms and breakwalls. A bit of bread burley, will help a?ract the fish to you. Drummer, if bled straight away, are one of my favourite fish for the table. With firm white flesh, they plate up very nicely.

Offshore.

Good numbers of snapper are appearing on the inshore reefs in waters as shallow as 15m. Fresh squid makes a great snapper bait, as it also makes a great feed for the table. Tubes for dinner, heads for bait! There have also sAll been reasonable numbers of flathead sAll around.

We have IKA squids jigs currently on sale for $10 each, that’s a saving of $4.99 per squid jig.

We also have Wilson Fish bags on sale at 50% Off RRP in store right now. Come in and check them out today.

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

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The Beagle Trades and Business Directory provides local Trades and Businesses a free lisAng in a hope that they might gain work from it, and conAnue to provide employment and economic benefit to their families and our communiAes. AdverAsing is usually outside the affordability of many smaller businesses and sole traders. The Beagle supports locals. These lisAngs are FREE. If you are a local business and would like to be listed please contact us as we oCen turn over these lisAngs 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/ beagle weekly : Vol 208 May 21st 2021

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