Beagle Weekender Vol 209 May 28th 2021

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Your Beagle Weekly Index Arts ……………………. 39 to 42 Cinema ……………….. 34 to 38 Community ………………3 to 19 Reading ……………………..20 to 28 Food………………………… 0 Sport and Fishing ………. 43 to 46 Editorial …………………..2, What’s On …………….... 29 to 33

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editorial Welcome to this week’s editorial, Just 100 days to the September 4th 2021 Local Government elec7ons.

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In the coming months we are going to hear all sorts of promises. There will be the “Old Guard” who will do their best to tell you that they have been visionaries and the masterminds behind the regional recovery that now benefits in nearly $900 million of State and Federal funding for bridges, bypasses and a hospital.

They might also lay claim to being instrumental in gaining the $51 million dollars in grants for the Big Pav (The Batemans Pavilion; the newly agreed name for the Mackay Park pool and theatreCe). Some might even lay claim to the recently announce $50 million for the Southern Dam. But in truth none of the above had much to do with any of them. In fact over the past four and a half years the current nine councillors have achieved very liCle, and of what they have achieved such as Cat Bibs, no helium balloons on Council reserves or waiving of paid parking in Batemans Bay, the rest is down to the vision of the staff.

Oddly we don’t vote for the staff. We vote for councillors who, under delega7ons from the State Government, hand down the responsibili7es vested in them to the General Manager who gives the du7es to the relevant staff.

The staff are professional, highly trained, and fully aware of all the Acts, Codes, Standards, Policies and Guidelines. They have seen councillors come and go and they know that there are few, if any, councillors who would dare challenge them.

So the Eurobodalla we have is the vision of the staff. And just a handful of Senior Staff at that. Want to know what the priori7es are for the shire in roads and bridges. That is all down to the staff. They write the budget, they write the recommenda7ons and they present the reports for the councillors to read that describe their vision.

The staff also write the briefs for the many consultants they employ. “We want you to write a report that agrees in principle with our vision”. Quite oHen Council will say it is proac7ve in public consulta7on but if you look under the veil you will see they already have made up their minds and will simply offer rhetoric. How oHen do they call for public submissions only to then discount them in their final reports that push their own recommenda7ons. How many 7mes in the past four years have the councillors said No to a staff recommenda7on.

In 100 days you will encounter candidates, old and new, making promises. “Vote for me and I will… fill in the gap)”. In all honesty most of those promises will not be able to be kept. A new toilet, a new park bench, improved boat ramps. These are budget items in a climate of 7ghtened belts. But watch for a candidate that promises organisa7onal change. Openness, honesty, integrity, accountability, transparency, engagement, inclusiveness. None of those require any dollars but they require a strength of character to deliver them.

Add to the above with visions of improvement to social structure, of environmental considera7ons and of living within our means and you might find a candidate worthy of vo7ng for to bring to order the guileful staff you did not elect.

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Long Fought For Community Win On Clyde Mountain Mobile Tower Vol 16 September 15th 2017 Member for Gilmore Fiona Phillips, has welcomed the 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018

news that the new Clyde Mountain Telstra mobile base sta7on is now up and working.

Telstra, and invited guests assembled at Nelligen on Friday 28th 2021 at 10:30am for the official announcement of the base sta2on being opera2onal.

Mrs Phillips said the lack of mobile coverage on the Clyde Mountain had been a long standing significant issue raised with her by many people and groups in the community and one she has con7nued to raise in Parliament.

Above: L to R : Michelle Edwards with the Member for Gilmore, Fiona Phillips. Michelle has been campaigning for years for the Clyde Mountain mobile phone black spots to be fixed. Despite three federal MP’s over the years, Michelle has never given up.

While COVID slowed the delivery of some final parts from overseas for the new Clyde Mountain Telstra tower it’s ge-ng close now. There will be cause for celebra.on now it’s finally turned on....

"In 2018 the federal government said it would fix the mobile black spots on the Clyde Mountain, but it’s taken more than three years."

Mrs Phillips said she has been like a ‘dog with a bone’ over the Clyde Mountain mobile tower issue, and like many in the community was quite frankly geQng sick of the lame excuses why it had not been delivered. Mrs Phillips told The Beagle she is pleased the mobile tower is now working and will provide a further 11km of coverage across the top of the mountain between Pooh Bear’s Corner and Cabbage Tree Creek.

“I’m certainly very pleased for the community’s sake that the Clyde Mountain mobile tower is now up and working”, Fiona said.

“Mobile coverage is pivotal for individuals, businesses, organisa7ons and visitors to the area. It’s of course absolutely paramount from a safety perspec7ve”.

“I want to thank individuals, organisa7ons and Eurobodalla Council for con7nuing to advocate on this issue”.

“I thank everyone that’s worked over the years to make this happen”.

“As the federal Member for Gilmore, I remain concerned about many mobile black spots across the electorate. I will always keep figh7ng for beCer mobile coverage and holding the government to account”, the Federal Member for Gilmore said.

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The end of days for the Old Batemans Bay Bridge Work has started on the removal of the old Batemans Bay bridge aHer 65 years of sterling service to the region, with full disassembly underway.

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“The removal of this span will allow a 15-metre naviga7on channel for marine vessels with 10-metre clearance at high 7de to be opened temporarily in the following days, elimina7ng the need to operate the liH span,” NSW Regional Director South, Sam Knight said.

“Transport for NSW respecTully asks for pa7ence and understanding from the community while the old structure is removed, as some of the work will take place outside standard construc7on hours.

“Carrying out some of the bridge removal ac7vi7es before dawn and at night will maximise use of favourable 7des and wind speeds, with condi7ons oHen safer during these 7mes.

“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 giH to a deserving community.”

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community May 26 has marked Na7onal Sorry Day since 1998. In the Eurobodalla the trend un7l 2021 has been to cross the Moruya Bridge. In a first

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for the Shire this year’s Sorry Day crossed the newly opened Batemans Bay bridge. Over 1000 aCended the event.

“The day acknowledges the strength of Stolen Genera7on survivors and is also a chance to reflect on how every Australian can play a part in the healing process.

“It's a chance to reflect on our history and look forward and ask what s7ll needs to be done.”

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The IMB Narooma has a new home The team at IMB have installed themselves into their new premises at Narooma Plaza: Shop 9, 185 Princes Highway"

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Helen and the team are very excited to be back serving the Narooma area. The branch will be open 9am to 4pm, Monday to Friday.

Bodalla pedestrian refuge being inves2gated In November 2016 the RMS agreed to reduce the speed limit adjacent to the Bodalla shopping precinct down to 50kph.

Local businesses had long requested the speed drop from 60kph to 50kph sigh7ng that it was dangerous for visitors to the town to cross from one side of the highway to the other based on sight distances and, in the case of the area near the post office, the considerable distance of crossing the equivalent of three lanes.

Image: from Google Street view. The recommended area for the Bodalla crossing is in the vicinity of the Dairy Shed and Bodalla Pub

The RMS advised in November 2016 that they would "now begin inves7ga7ng the stretch of road to determine where a pedestrian haven might be installed and the design of the haven."

There has been liCle movement on the pedestrian crossing with several sessions of on site mee7ngs and correspondences back and forth between Bodalla business owners and Council. Council advise that while they support the crossing the highway is under the control of the RMS. Meanwhile discussions con7nue around a safe pedestrian op7on in Mogo while the RMS is understood to be considering op7ons in Bodalla.

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Six week Grief and Loss program in BBay Community Life Batemans Bay Inc. advises that their Grief and Loss program will be commencing on Tuesday 8th June 2021 and will run for six weeks through to 13th July 2021.

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from 1:30pm to 3:30pm.

The Grief and Loss program is a self-help support group, and has been running for many years now and is a free service for those in the community who are having difficulty in coming to terms with the loss of a loved one.

The group provides a facilitated opportunity to meet with others who are going through the grieving process. The nature of grieving and the way it can affect our lives and rela7onships will be explored.

Bookings are essen7al and it is necessary for interested people to speak to a program facilitator to determine if this program is likely to meet your needs at this 7me.

If you would like to aCend, please contact Helen Barbic on 0439 988 785 or church office 4472 5822

Don’t bin Council's household waste calendar The latest info on household bin collec7on is hiQng Eurobodalla mailboxes this week.

The Eurobodalla Household Waste and Recycling Calendar is conveniently sized to s7ck on your fridge or pin-board.

Council’s waste services manager Nathan Ladmore said the all-important calendar included hard waste and chemical collec7on dates, as well as a handy A to Z list of waste types and how to manage them.

“Only the calendar page will be delivered to your doorstep, as the informa7on in the guide booklet you received in previous years hasn’t changed,” he said.

“If needed, you can download a copy of the full waste guide from Council’s website www.esc.nsw.gov.au/ waste, where you’ll also find all the answers to common recycling ques7ons.”

If you missed out on your copy of the calendar, or you want to discuss waste or recycling with staff, give Council’s waste services team a call on 4474 1024.

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Club Narooma win Bushfire Support - 2021 Clubs & Community Awards Vol 16 September 15th 2017

28 April December 7th, Congratula7ons to 2017 Club Narooma for their win in Vol 48 27th 2018 the category of Bushfire Support - 2021 Clubs & Community Awards

The Clubs & Community Awards are an opportunity to recognise the outstanding contribu7ons made by clubs.

Club Narooma won the Bushfire Support, a new category for 2021, recognising the generosity and resourcefulness of clubs in providing assistance to their communi7es throughout the devasta7ng bushfires.

Club Narooma : CEO Tony Casu with microphone, Bronwyn Roll, Monica Bird, Adam Barre1, and at the ClubsNSW awards night. Photo source

Batemans Bay Evening View Club news The last mee7ng of the Batemans Bay Evening View Club was on Wednesday 12 June At the Batemans Bay Soldiers Club. AHer a delicious meal our guest speaker, Kelly Knight from Health gave us a very informa7ve talk on aged care assessments and levels of care assistance packages. This was very interes7ng as it is a very complex issue for people when they are looking at care for themselves or a member of their family so as to be able to stay in their own home.

At the conclusion of the talk Kellie was presented with a small giH by President Julie Teer. Kelly is also a member of our club

Above: Bunnings BBQ - Jenny McCaskill, Anita Barnes and Nancy Carter

There was one birthday for May and this was Jenny McCaskill. Jenny received a chocolate from President Julie to celebrate her birthday. The next mee2ng of the Batemans Bay Evening View Club will be held on Wednesday 9 June 2021 at the Batemans Bay Soldiers Club at 6.00 pm for 6.30 pm. The guest speaker will be Peggy McAlister from LJ Hooker. Visitors and guests are always welcome to come and join everyone and enjoy an evening with women from all walks of life and listening to a great guest speaker.

The Batemans Bay Evening View Club will also be having a raffle in the next few months for a beau7ful rug.

The rug will be displayed at Whilby Loved in the Village Centre and this business has also kindly donated the wool for the rug. Also this month the Batemans Bay Evening View Club did the Bunnings BBQ on Saturday 8 May as part of our fundraising ac7vi7es for the year. The View Club supports the Smith Family and the Learning for Life Program and helping young Australians in need to get the most out of their educa7on. This was a fun day for us but also hard work.

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Not the "all kinds of natural" we might want The annual report , published annually by the Centre for Water and Landscape Dynamics at the Vol 16 September 15th 2017 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018 ANU on the changing condi7on of our natural resources and ecosystems has been released.

The ‘Australia’s Environment’ report, fully funded by The Australian Na7onal University, aims to make spa7al informa7on on environmental condi7ons more accessible and easily interpreted at different levels of detail.

The report summarises a large amount of observa7ons on the trajectory of our natural resources and ecosystems.

On the hCps://www.wenfo.org/ website, you can find a na7onal summary report, as well as report cards for different types of administra7ve and geographical regions.

In the accompanying data explorer, the spa7al data can be viewed as maps, accounts or charts by region and land use type, and downloaded for further use.

Moruya History in photos say: STEPHEN DUNNE posted this classic with the following comments: "My grandfather Angus Shepherd worked on the Ferry opening the gates and hooking up the safety chains, he also guarded it during WW2 as member of the VDF. The 8 Car Ferry built by Nes Christensen and Harry Dunne in 1925 in the background which worked at the Bay, Narooma for a short 7me, and Nelligen 7ll the Nelligen Bridge was built, Ladmores Bakers Shop directly behind the southern ferry ramp." beagle weekly : Vol 209 May 28th 2021

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SNSWLHD says there aren't enough SE Vol 16 September to 15th 2017 pa2ents warrant 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018 local radiotherapy services In April 2019, Minister for Health and Aged Care, Greg Hunt and Senator the Hon. Bridget McKenzie, Minister for Regional Services commiCed $63.4 million towards a federally funded ini7a7ve that will provide greater access, help and support for people figh7ng cancer. This commitment included funding for new centres to deliver high quality, comprehensive radia7on oncology services to thirteen regional areas including the Eurobodalla.

This ini7a7ve was endorsed by the Radia7on Therapy Advisory Group & Radia7on Therapy for Regional Australia.

A similar pre-elec7on commitment was made by the Leader of the Opposi7on, the Hon Bill Shorten MP and Shadow Minister for Health and Medicare, the Hon Catherine King MP, to boost cancer services for people in the Eurobodalla by inves7ng in a local radia7on therapy facility.

Due to this bipar7san policy, the Eurobodalla community understandably interpreted these statements as " a done deal" for local radiotherapy services regardless of the electoral outcome.

In August 2020, under Greg Hunt's Ministry the public and private service providers were invited to apply for grants totalling $45.5 million, to develop regional radia7on treatment centres for local cancer pa7ents in ten regions across four states, including South Coast (Bega/Eurobodalla).

Tenders closed on Wednesday 7 October 2020. SNSWLHD did not submit an applica7on.

The decision of the SNSWLHD to not apply for a poten7al $5 million from the Figh7ng Cancer - Regional Cancer Treatment Centres for Radia7on Therapy (GO3613) on the basis of popula7on is in contradic7on to the Federal Government policy to provide these services in rural and regional areas of equivalent popula7ons (Mt Gambier/Limestone Coast, Geraldton, Gladstone, East Gippsland, South Gippsland and Clarence Valley) The Minister for Health and Aging, Greg Hunt, has been asked to intercede on this maCer to the SNSWLHD and NSW Minister for Health and Medical Research to review their decision and progress with applica7on for the funding offered by his Ministry and the expected provision of radia7on oncology services on the South Coast of NSW. beagle weekly : Vol 209 May 28th 2021

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Launch of new Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter Lifesaver 232017 in Moruya Vol 16 September 15th 28Life December 7th, Vol April 27th 2018 Surf48 Saving Far2017 South Coast post:

"It was a privilege today to be at the launch of the new Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopters Lifesaver 23 helicopter in Moruya.

"We work closely with the LS23 team and love working alongside them.

"Great to see the brand new, shiny red and yellow in the sky."

Photos: Surf Life Saving Far South Coast

Businesses Urged To Remain Covid Compliant And Keep NSW Safe The NSW hospitality industry is being put on no7ce with numerous serious breaches of COVID compliance being detected by Liquor & Gaming NSW inspectors.

Liquor & Gaming Director of Compliance Dimitri Argeres said the developing situa7on in Victoria is a 7mely reminder for businesses to remain vigilant as inspectors are s7ll out checking COVID compliance, and that there are no excuses for not requiring patrons to sign-in with the Service NSW QR Code.

“The most recent breaches were detected last week during a COVID compliance blitz on the Central Coast with two venues, Munchas Café at Shelly Beach and BFF Café in Woy Woy, found to be not enforcing patron sign-in using the Service NSW QR code. The BFF Café was also found to have an out-of-date COVID Safety Plan and their physical sign-in register had not been digi7sed,” Mr Argeres said.

“At this stage of the pandemic, there is simply no excuse for not complying with the check-in requirements. Businesses must be vigilant with their QR code check-in, as this data will be vital in contact tracing if NSW experiences an outbreak like Victoria. Significant penal7es, including closure of a venue, apply for non-compliance.

“The majority of clusters in NSW have centred around hospitality venues because of the ease with which the COVID virus can spread in enclosed indoor areas, so it is vital restaurants con7nue to stay COVID safe.

“Contact tracing is essen7al in maintaining the health of NSW and helps keeps businesses safe and open. Our inspectors will con7nue to undertake both uniformed and plain clothes inspec7ons, so if you’re breaking the rules you run a high risk of receiving a heHy fine or a closure in the event of repeat offending,” he said. beagle weekly : Vol 209 May 28th 2021

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EuroSCUG news On Wednesday 2 June at the next EuroSCUG monthly mee2ng, the guest speaker will be Adrian Gorham15th who2017 is an NBN Community Vol 16 September 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018 Ambassador. Adrian’s topic will be Scams.

Although many of these seem very obvious, a surprising number of people get caught up in them every day.

According to scamwatch.gov.au, Australians lost $175 695 558 to scams in 2020. Unfortunately the biggest losses have consistently been to those over 65. We look forward to learning what the current scams are, how to recognise them, how to avoid them, and what to do if you do get caught up in one. Adrian will take a small group aHer morning tea to further explore the topic with those wan7ng more informa7on.

Other small group sessions include a Beginners Group, designed for those who are new to technology, be it phones, tablets or PCs, and a photo edi7ng group which will focus on resizing photos. There will also be a group exploring the very useful app, Find My Phone and another looking at a new privacy focussed browser. Our usual Help Desk, which offers one-on-one help on all devices, will also be opera7ng.

EuroSCUG has been helping seniors master technology in the Eurobodalla since 2008.

We are now faced with new challenges helping more and more members with Phones and Tablets, rather than PCs and laptops. If you have mastered your handheld devices you might like to join our organisa7on to help others. We do not need experts, just someone who has a bit of confidence. Unlike PCs, there are so many different types of handheld devices, that it oHen comes down to providing one on one assistance, and this is where you can help.

We meet at the Moruya Golf Club at 10am on the first Wednesday of each month, and Local Area Groups meet regularly in Batemans Bay, Moruya, Tuross and Narooma. Hands on phone and tablet groups, both Apple and Android, are held on the last Monday of each month at the Moruya Golf Club. Details of all group mee7ng 7mes and loca7ons can be found on our website. Visitors are most welcome to aCend any mee7ng to see if the group is right for them.

Each monthly mee7ng starts promptly at 10:00am but everybody is asked to arrive by 9.45 at the latest so that Covid-19 registra7on and administra7ve tasks can be carried out beforehand. Before entering the club please check in using the Service NSW app. It is them necessary to register with the club itself, whether you are a member or a guest. Finally, as you enter the auditorium, you need to sign into EuroSCUG. Please be mindful of social distancing rules as you wait at any of these loca7ons.

Our Covid-19 Safety Plan currently prohibits shared use of EuroSCUG computer equipment so please bring your own and computer, phone or tablet, and ensure that these items are not handled by anyone else.

Members are also asked to use their own pen when signing in.

For more informa7on please visit our website www.euroscug.org, or phone 0491 608 077

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Moruya Branch of the CWA would like to advise that our Tearooms and HandicraH Shop are open as usual at 64 Queen St. on Thursdays & Saturdays from 10am to 2pm.,there will be no closure during June.

So do come in check out the winter stock in the shop then proceed into the tearooms for refreshments.

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VALE: MaBhew Deveson Vale MaChew Deveson. A service will honour MaC’s life this Saturday aHernoon in Narooma.

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Owners of heritage proper7es in Eurobodalla can now apply for grants to help them restore their pride and joy.

Eurobodalla Council is offering grants up to $5,000 for projects that conserve individual places, buildings, items and historic streetscapes and promote the apprecia7on of Eurobodalla’s history.

Council advise ten historic buildings were lost in the fires, and preserving our remaining heritage listed proper7es is crucial.

Council offers the Local Heritage Grants every year to raise awareness of heritage conserva7on, with a funding contribu7on from Heritage NSW. Successful applicants will need to contribute one dollar for every dollar provided by the grant, and the restora7on work must be completed before 22 April 2022.

To find out more about the Local Heritage Grants guidelines and to complete the online applica7on form, visit www.esc.nsw.gov.au/grants or phone 4474 1324.

Applica7ons close 2pm, Friday 2 July 2021.

Above: Completed in 1914, ‘Lynwood’ at 55 Campbell Street, Moruya, looks great with a new roof.

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SUBSCRIBE TO Eurobodalla Arts Informa2on 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 NewsleCer. hBps://newsleBers.esc.nsw.gov.au/h/ r/00EDE804DE95F5C4

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Bega: Council permits secondary dwellings for rural zones Bega Valley Shire Council is suppor7ng increased housing diversity and affordability through changes to planning rules which now permit secondary dwellings in more rural zones.

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dwelling, associated with a primary dwelling, to be built in Primary Produc2on (RU1) and Rural Landscape (RU2) zones without further subdivision of the land,” Council’s Director of Community, Environment and Planning, Alice Howe said. “This means secondary dwellings, which we used to refer to as granny flats, are now permiBed with consent anywhere in the shire where dwellings are permiBed, apart from the RU4 zone which contain small lots that focus on agriculture.

“It also means rural landowners will not be subject to developer contribu2ons, which will save them almost $10,000 compared to a dual occupancy build.

Dr Howe said secondary dwellings can be used as visitor accommoda7on for family or friends, accommoda7on for a young adult or older parents, or rented to a tenant.

“Older residents wan7ng to remain in their community as they age can use the secondary dwelling as a downsizing op7on,” Dr Howe said.

This change aligns with Council’s Local Strategic Planning Statement 2040, which iden7fies the need for greater housing diversity in the shire, par7cularly smaller dwellings, to contribute to improved housing affordability.

“There is a cri7cal shortage of permanent rental accommoda7on in the shire at the moment,” Dr Howe said.

“In addi7on to planning reform, Council encourages those with proper7es in the short-term rental market to contact their real estate agent about making them available for people in desperate need of accommoda7on to live and work in the shire.”

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 oHen turn over these lis7ngs to give everyone a fair go.

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

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Eurobodalla Celebrates Strong Tourism Vol 16 September 15th 2017 28 April December 7th, 2017 Growth Vol 48 27th 2018 As everyone will be aware, the droughts, massive bushfires and Covid-19 all had a huge impact on our local community which has a high reliance on the tourism dollar.

You may not be aware that Eurobodalla Tourism now has a campaign called “All Kinds of Natural” and this campaign, combined with the rejuvena7on of our landscape has seen a huge increase in visitor spending.

During the last summer period, the shire’s total visitor spending of $132 million, nearly doubled the previous year of $72 million. The CampaignBrief website (hCps://campaignbrief.com/eurobodallacelebrates-strong-visitor-growth-in-latest-tourism-campaign-via-jimjam-ideas/) went on to say: “Council’s manager of tourism and events Tim Booth said it bode well for local businesses: “We’re also seeing strong growth with accommoda7on bookings through March and April, so we are looking forward to seeing this data in the coming months.”

In fact, the results were so good, Eurobodalla Shire Council has just launched the second itera7on of the ‘All Kinds Of Natural’ campaign via JIMJAM Ideas, in conjunc7on with Humble Produc7ons.

The campaign (consis7ng of 60 launch, 30’s & 15’s video seeded via social channels: FB, Instagram and YouTube) uses the subtle voice of mother nature to invite the audience to come back outside and immerse in the many winter experiences Eurobodalla has to offer. We wanted to remind Australia that Eurobodalla is not only open for business but has replenished and reinvigorated itself beyond all expecta7ons and against all odds.

Says Charlie Cook, crea7ve director, JIMJAM: “AHer what this community has been through it was an honor to go back down there again and do our bit. Given the circumstances this produc7on required everyone to go the extra yard and pitch in. The commitment, generosity and exper7se shown by all involved was inspiring and hopefully this will be reflected in the results. So for mother nature’s sake PLEASE take your next holiday in Eurobodalla!”

Says Booth: “The quality of work JIMJAM delivers is of such a high quality and we couldn’t be more thrilled with the showcase of our shire. The last campaign was the real beginning of our tourism brand, Eurobodalla…all kinds of natural, and this campaign will con7nue to build on the brand awareness of Eurobodalla into our key markets as well as working alongside a conversion campaign driving direct bookings to Eurobodalla.”

And as we are seeing….. Strong tourism growth is transla7ng to a strong growth in real estate and property values as people get to see and experience our wonderful loca7on.

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Moruya's Maxwell Kelleher has his sights on Japan Fashion designer, Maxwell Kelleher, has been selected as one

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Australia, which could see him travelling to Japan to meet with the brands Chief of Design.

The winner will be awarded a trip to Mazda’s Japan Headquarters to experience a mentorship experience with Mazda’s Global Design Chief, Ikuo Maeda Maxwell grew up in Moruya, and is currently studying a Bachelor of Fashion Design Honours at RMIT, which has seen him being offered the chance to compete in the sustainabilitydriven design challenge being held by Mazda Australia.

With a strong interest in sustainability and the future of fashion, Maxwell was offered one of the finalist places and is currently crea7ng his finished piece which will be judged by fashion icon Margie Woods and Mazda staff. To provide students with prac7cal knowledge and guidance on designing commercially successful designs that are conscious and considered, Mazda Australia has partnered with Margie Woods from sustainability-focused fashion label Viktoria & Woods.

With sustainability being an intrinsic part of her brand, Margie will mentor each student finalist throughout the challenge, impar7ng knowledge from her journey of crea7ng Viktoria & Woods and championing everlas7ng, sustainable products. To ensure all of the students’ projects are mee7ng sustainable guidelines, each project will be reviewed and aligned with the United Na7ons Sustainable Development Goals; a set of 17 global goals that are designed to be a blueprint for achieving a beCer and more sustainable future for all.

Maxwell entered fashion through drawing a lot as a hobby, and was approached by a friend to work together to put his drawings on t shirts, to sell to make some pocket money. Growing up Maxwell never even considered fashion as a career, but aHer one university open day his outlook changed forever and forced one of his friends to immediately teach him how to sew. Moving forward, Maxwell has a proven passion for design and has created works that rival established designers.

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Reading Gadfly 173 By Robert Macklin One of the joys of our little Tuross bolthole is that while all the world might be going to pot, this little piece of paradise will remain untouched, an island of calm in a troubled sea.

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world outside as each day an RAAF fighter plane screams up and down the coast at fairly low altitude and from the big Naval Base at Jervis Bay; and the headlines in the paper cry ‘war drums’ over the Chinese determination to return Taiwan to the Motherland.

Theoretically, this shouldn’t be a problem. Our Government’s official policy is that of ‘One China’ that incorporates the province of Taiwan. Indeed, in my 2017 book, Dragon and Kangaroo – Australia and China’s shared history, I documented the rambunctious past of Taiwan from its role as a sanctuary for the fleeing Ming dynasty princes when the invading Manchus overwhelmed them and established the Qing Dynasty in 1644.

Then in 1895 when China lost a war to Japan over the colonisation of Korea, the reparations included China passing Taiwan to the Japanese. Japan held it until they lost World War II and when Chiang Kai-shek lost the subsequent civil war, he followed the Ming princes to refuge in Taiwan. Now China wants it back and officially that’s fine with us.

Ah, if it were all that simple!

Trouble is, in the 76 years since 1945 America has embraced world leadership with all the religious ardour of an evangelical Pentecostal; and China is under the control of a new dynasty of godless communists with emperor Xi Jinping determined to return Taiwan to the fold. And most of the Taiwanese population much prefer the status quo.

Assisted by Covid-19, Xi has already engulfed Hong Kong without much protest from the US. And he’s militarised a base in the South China Sea that would make life difficult for a US naval force to defend the island. Moreover President Joe Biden is much more concerned with rebuilding America than fighting a war with China over the disputed province.

However, according to New York Times columnist Tom Friedman – who has great sources in the White House and Pentagon - there’s another reason to resist a Beijing takeover. Taiwan, it seems, is leading the world – with America – in developing the microchips that hold the key to future domination of our cyberworld. China itself is 10 years behind – but if they took over Taiwan, suddenly they’d be at the forefront of the battle for world leadership.

So, what of Australia?

Well, under the government of Scott Morrison, godless communism is anathema. Indeed, he recently spoke of ‘the evil one’ stalking the world from a Pentecostal pulpit. And it was he, you’ll remember, whose public demand for an inquiry into the real source of Covid-19 started China on a trade war against Australian wine, barley and other exports that keep us internationally solvent. So inflammatory had his colleagues become that even John Howard had to step in with pointed advice to tone down the rhetoric.

How will it all pan out? My guess is that with a wise man in the White House, sanity will prevail. After a big diplomatic kerfuffle, a peace plan will guide an eventual incorporation of the province. Xi will pass like all his forebears; the Chinese people will demand freedom; a new dynasty will arise and that fighter plane will wave its wings of happiness as it zooms up the coast.

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Preserving Our History By Peter Lacey Events over the past 12 months have drama7cally highlighted the need to digi7se as many local histories as possible, and then to make these widely available on the internet – and for this to happen as soon as possible.

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First, digi7zing histories will be of immense value to historians – not just now, but for centuries to come.

And in doing so, we will simply be moving from using now-outdated 18th, 19th and early 20th century ways of recording and storing history and history sources to adop7ng modern, 21st century thinking and employing up-to-date (21st century) technology and now widely-used (21st century) methods of making informa7on accessible. And, it will be an acceptance today that this is how history will be rou7nely recorded and will be made accessible into the future.

The recent bushfires on the South Coast demonstrated, once again, how threatened our local histories are … ‘histories’ in this case including both history studies from the past (be they published or unpublished) and the all important source documents rela7ng to our history (things such as leCers, business records, mee7ng minutes, etc.).

These histories are scaCered throughout the South Coast area – some in libraries or museums, but many extremely valuable ones also in family libraries or archives. Most of these local histories and source documents are on paper – but paper is not a permanent medium. It degrades, is prone to insect and fungal aCack, burns easily and is seriously affected by moisture. And, in many cases (for example, histories and documents held by old-established families throughout the South Coast), if these (paper) histories were to be destroyed (which, inevitably they will be, as were many during the recent bushfires!) then they will be effec7vely lost forever. That, simply, is tragic.

The irony is that obtaining digital copies of these histories is so easy – as easy as scanning or taking a digital photograph. And then we will have that permanent digi7zed ‘back-up’ copy, with all the informa7on it contains, available forever.

The recent, Covid19-caused, prolonged closure of all libraries and all museums also drama7cally highlighted how inconvenient and outdated it is to only make history (and other books or documents) accessible when libraries and museums are open.

Unfortunately, these are the only places where many local histories, many documents are stored – so if the library or museum is not open, then the informa7on being sought is simply not available.

Again, outdated 19th and 20th century thinking needs to be replaced – and access to our histories (which, aHer all, are public property!) should now be available to the general public 24 hours a day, 7 days a week via the internet. Again, this is an easy process.

The Na7onal Library of Australia’s remarkable Trove facility makes many documents (for example, copies of many newspapers, copies of hundreds of thousands of photographs) instantly available via the internet; local libraries and museums already have some documents (but only a rela7ve few) available via their websites; and, as the beagle weekly : Vol 209 May 28th 2021

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Reading Preserving Our History By Peter Lacey con7nues Tomakin Community Associa7on recently demonstrated (see ‘Recollec7ons’ issue 20) [and South Coast History Society repeatedly demonstrates with ‘Recollec7ons’], it’s an extremely easy process to make histories and documents readily available, at no cost, u7lising widely used internet sharing facili7es such as Bitly.

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Vol 48 Aprilwhat 27th is 2018 Basically, needed, and what we are now seeking, is funding to start the process of digi7sing (i.e. electronically copying and storing) as many South Coast histories and historic documents as possible so that these can immediately be uploaded to (and be available on) the internet.

If South Coast History Society were to receive that funding, we’d immediately employ someone or some people to get the work underway. The digi7zed copies of local histories would all be available (at no charge) to local libraries and museums to add to their on-line collec7ons – so they too would benefit from increasing their collec7ons, and would be providing greater service to their ‘customers’. And the (paper) originals would simply remain with their current ‘owners’.

So, who should be providing the funding to start digi7zing our local histories?

Public funding (from Commonwealth or State governments, from local Councils) would be the ideal but, being realis7c, it’s more likely to come from grant (s), or from a philanthropic organiza7on or individual that appreciates the need for and benefits that will flow from digi7za7on of our histories.

Oh, to be a rich man … and to see this dream of digi7zing all our local history being realised!

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One Hundred Years Ago 28th May 1921 CATTLE SALE. – On Monday next Auctioneer J. Sebbens will offer for sale at Bateman’s Bay a good line of fat bullocks, as well as fat cows, store bullocks and light horses.

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CHANGE OF FARMS. – Mr. A. F. Emmott has taken over possession of the farm recently purchased from Mr. Martin McMahon at Mullenderee, and last weekend Mr. Tom Heffernan, who has been placed in charge, took up his residency there. The former lessee of the farm, Mrs. J. Heffernan, has gone to live on her newly-acquired property at Dooga.

EMPIRE DAY. – Empire Day was celebrated with demonstrations of loyalty in the various Public Schools of the district. A large picnic gathering was noticed near the Bergalia Factory where Mr. Shumack, parents and children had met to rejoice on the Day. Kiora was all there with its usual happy function. At the local school the teachers, scholars and a few citizens gathered in the big schoolroom, which was beautified by a display of Union Jacks, attended by the Australian Flag……...Mr. Egan, the head master, in a few happy remarks, desired a greater evidence of loyalty. The meeting closed with the National Anthem.

The gathering for the Empire Day picnic at Bergalia 1914. Photo courtesy Beverley Irving.

MORUYA HOSPITAL. – Matron Constable has had an exceptionally busy time at the hospital just now with five patients, four men and one girl. The committee is considering the matter of building two additional wards. It is hoped the project will be carried through, as the present hospital accommodation is totally inadequate for the size of the district.

DEATH. – On Monday Mr. S. Harkus received the very sad news that his sister, Mrs. Thomas Glover Brown had died in Sydney at the age of 56. The late Mrs. Brown will be remembered here as Euroma, the third daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Harkus, the highly respected host and hostess of the Criterion Hotel, Mullenderee. During her residence here she married Mr. T. G. Brown, who practiced his profession as Solicitor in Vulcan street. A few years later they removed to Sydney and for the past 20 years have resided at 15 Belmore street, Enmore…. Mrs. Brown never recovered from the shock she received on learning the news that her elder son Eric had died of wounds received at the landing of Gallipoli.

SUDDEN DEATH. – Her relations and friends in Moruya were stunned on Wednesday evening when the sad news was received that Mrs. Lamont had died suddenly from heart failure. It was only a fortnight to the day, apparently in the best of health and strength, that Mrs. Lamont said good-bye to her aged mother, sister and brother after relinquishing a business of 40 years standing…. Mrs. Lamont was the eldest daughter of the late Mr. Peter Williams, of “Vivian Cottage,” Campbell street. Her husband, Mr. James Lamont predeceased her five years ago.

PERSONAL. – Miss Hilda Higgins, the clever daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Higgins of Sea View, Bateman’s Bay, and who on many occasions delighted Moruya audiences with her charming violin solos, has taken up duties at St. Mary’s Convent, Moruya, as a junior teacher of the violin and piano.

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Reading—Moruya Books—Ruby’s pick

The Well Gardened Mind Rediscovering Nature in the Modern World

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By: Sue Stuart-Smith This inspira7onal and authorita7ve book on mental health and physical labour teaches us how vital gardening can be as an escape for the brain and how having green fingers can help our minds through movement as well as thought.

How can gardening relieve stress and help us look aHer our mental health? What lies behind the restora7ve power of the natural world?

In a powerful combina7on of contemporary neuroscience, psychoanalysis and brilliant storytelling, The Well Gardened Mind inves7gates the magic that many gardeners have known for years – working with nature can radically transform our health, wellbeing and confidence.

With illumina7ng stories of how people struggling with stress, depression, trauma and addic7on can change their lives, this inspiring and wise book of science, insight and anecdote – now translated into fiHeen languages – shows how our understanding of nature and its restora7ve powers is only just beginning to flower.

Stuart-Smith's beau.fully wri1en book is filled with insights into the joys but also the therapeu.c benefits that tending plants can offer ...This is a life-affirming study of the pleasures of growing things' GUARDIAN 'Combines observa.on, hor.culture, literature and history ... it is a book that builds, chapter by chapter ... As a reference and an inspira.on ... There is much here to feed the soul' THE TIMES

June July 2021 issue of ‘Recollec2ons’ is OUT NOW Recollec.ons Editor Peter Lacey says "We hope you enjoy reading it and discovering a liCle more about the absolutely fascina7ng history of the NSW South Coast.

Paper copies should be available in the usual outlets. It’s also accessible at www.bit.ly/Recollec7ons28 so please let all your friends, neighbours, workmates know that it’s now available.

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How much would you pay for a road and a weir "How much would you pay for a road and a weir?" This is one of the many ques7ons Councillors are asking in back-room workshops and briefings as they aCempt to jus7fy their failure to remove an illegal gate Vol 16 September 15th 2017 across a public and make excuses why the public road (Coopers Island Road) has not been graded in 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th road 2018 the past two years.

It is also understood that the Council have engaged a valuer to determine a value for the road reserve, the sec7on of crown reserve and the weir itself.

While the valuer might consider the land value only, past agreed sales of like sec7ons of Public Road giving access to the public and to recrea7onal fishers has resulted in compensa7on in excess of $2 million dollars.

To have ownership of Coopers Island Road and the weir would give the property owner exclusive rights to the only access point to Bowns Creek and to Trunketabella Lake. Such exclusivity would be of considerable benefit to farming land that is also zoned for tourism development and housing.

What is known is that the some of the councillors appear to be of a mind that the public road, that has provided genera7ons of Eurobodalla residents to access the Tuross Lake foreshore, can be sold.

It is understood that this will be a recommenda7on put before the councillors at their next mee7ng.

Coopers Island Road has long been graded by Council together with the reserve area adjacent to the Bowns Creek shore area and the Council built concrete weir that has provided legal cultural and recrea7onal fishers direct access to Tuross Lake.

The new owners of the property decided however that they did not want the public driving along the road.

Rather than cleaning out the caCle grid that worked as a safety buffer should any caCle escape their paddocks into the adjacent public road reserve the owners opted two years ago to erect an illegal gate across the public road that would then allow the cows to wander the road reserve as if it were another paddock.

This in itself is understood to be illegal without a Grazing Stock on a Public Road permit. If cows are brought onto a road way the rules state that they must be supervised and that would see their supervisor ensuring they did not go near the caCle grid. But such facts appear to have eluded some of our councillors with two of them sugges7ng that cows can jump caCle grids, thereby jus7fying the illegal gate. con.nues

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Reading—How much would you pay for a road and a weir General discussion in backrooms reminded the cow-jumping theorists that a well maintained caCle grid to stop a cow that may have escaped into a road Vol 16 September 15th 2017 28 April December 7th, 2017 well na7on reserve Vol 48 worked 27th 2018 perfectly wide and that the long serving Coopers Island caCle grid, originally installed by the Coopers has worked perfectly for decades.

As to how much a concrete weir constructed by the Council with ratepayers money along with a sec7on of Crown reserve adjacent to the creek might garner in today's vola7le real estate market is another ques7on the back-room solu7onists have been pondering. All should be revealed of their inten7ons next week when the next Council agenda is released. In the mean7me the councillors can expect some addi7onal reading on the maCer in their secret weekly NewsleCer out today.

Above: Some of our Eurobodalla councillors believe cows can readily jump across caCle grids jus7fying the illegal gate on Coopers Island Road. Council say "the road is graded annually, however it has not been graded for two years due to access issues".

And what access issues are they?

The gate above is certainly wide enough to allow a grader and water truck entry. So Councillors, exactly what "access issues" are your staff talking about? Council staff also say "There are several issues associated with Coopers Island Road and these will be addressed by Council shortly."

For more than four decades there has been NO issue with Coopers Island Road, the Council built weir or the access to Tuross Lake via the Crown foreshore reserve. But now, with a new owner, there appears to be "several issues".

Hopefully the Council will be open and transparent about what these issues are. To date they have not.

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FAILED: Bus and Coach turnaround in Clyde Street Vol September 15th 2017 The16 Beagle Editor, 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018

It appears Eurobodalla Shire Council has done it again. The newly constructed turnaround bus bay in Clyde Street is apparently not sufficient for large coaches to turn around without doing a 3 or 4 point turn.

This is a safety issue and may cause coach services to look for an alternate bus stop in the CBD. This may impact certain long distance coach services as well as coaches for the MV Merinda Eurobodalla Council received funding from Transport for NSW. Will they now give it back for failing on the brief.

Now anything over 8.8m can't turn right off Clyde Street into North Street and has to drive along Orient Street. Time for a new bus bay? How about we have a master plan for Batemans Bay for a start. This council has no vision at all public transport as proven once again.

Name and addressed supplied and withheld on request

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Reading—A beer with Baz Bazza bookended schooners either side of the meat tray in the centre of the bar table and nodded to Mick.

‘Raffling the meat tray, Bazza. One 7cket for $1.50 or three for $5.00. I’m raising Vol 16 September 15thPremier 2017 money to send the on a holiday. Even you would have to agree Gladys has 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018 put in a big effort over the past eighteen months or so with the bushfires followed

by Covid-19. Old Love deserves a break.’

‘Not sure about your Maths, Mick, but I do agree she has run rings around your mate, Sco Mo with both the fires and Covid-19. I hope you are not planning on sending her on a cruise.’

‘Nah, she doesn’t strike me as a party girl. Can’t imagine her geQng on the drink and dancing 7l three am. I reckon an Airbnb around Surf Beach for a week will suit her fine.’

Bazza breathed in a chuckle and they both took long sips from their schooners.

‘I’m not really sure she is short of a quid to go on holidays, Mick, but if she needs a pay rise I believe she should get one without having to trade off working condi7ons. I reckon she would not take a holiday because she would be too worried about the running of the state whilst she had her feet up at Surf Beach.

You see, when I was a young bloke growing up in Goulburn, Mick......’

Mick sighed and prepared himself with a very long drink.

‘My parents went on a two week winter holiday and leH us eight kids in charge of running the family corner store with strict instruc7ons for the older ones. It all went well enough for the first few days but aHer the novelty wore off, the store hours became somewhat erra7c, there were fights about who did what and worst of all major disputes about whose turn it was to serve the customer. You see, serving the customer meant you had to give up your prized seat around the open fireplace in the kitchen. All these disputes were in sight and earshot of the clientele so Mum’s pride in personal service literally went up in flames.’

‘No discipline, Bazza’ ‘None at all, Mick. It soon became a bit like Fawlty Towers. Well, by the 7me my parents arrived back there was a preCy significant drop in customers but that was only half the problem.’ Mick leaned in.

‘When the old man did a stock take he pointed out that the one thousand percent increase in the sale of musk s7cks, clinkers, freckles, wagon wheels, mint paQes, golden roughs, redskins, cobbers and sherbets did not match the revenue. It also took Mum a week to wash the orange ring off around the youngest’s mouth from too many Sunny Boys.’

‘Bloody kids eh!’

‘The old man later reckoned he could of paid for another holiday when the dental bills came in.’

They both enjoyed a drink.

‘So Mick, I reckon Gladys has got the same dilemma with leaving the her Ministers in charge of the State.

I’m good for three single 7ckets for $4.50, but I want to shout her a great big padlock as well, for her to put on the doors of the Treasury Offices whilst she is away. She can then enjoy a holiday break chasing seagulls on a beach in Eurobodalla.’

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NelliJam Music Fes2val 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 SpindriH Saga, Ingrid Mae, Jack Biilmann Mayfair Lane, Potent Soap, PreCy 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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Celebrated Australian jazz supergroup This World Jazz Quartet Vol 16 September 15th 2017 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018

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 cri7cally 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 ar7cula7ng 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 connec7on 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 2ckets HERE: hBps://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=755798&

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Moruya Blues and Roots Fes2val May 28th and 29th Spread over 2 days, Moruya Waterfront Hotel & Orphan Music Present the VERY FIRST Moruya Blues & Roots Fes7val!

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Heading Further South?

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All the known gigs to date: May 28th - Moruya Blues and Roots Fes7val at The Waterfront Hotel May 28th - Rick Bamford at Moruya Golf Club May 28th - Solo West Batemans Bay Soldiers Club Vol 16 September 15th at 2017 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018

May 29th - Roddy Reason – Tuross Club (8pm) May 29th - Saturday Night w/ Carlie Remm at JJs Marina May 29th - Solo West at Batemans Bay Soldiers Club May 29th - Whiskey Dram @7lbavalley 12:30pm May 30th - Two Dogs Plucking @7lbavalley 12;00 May 30th - Dust n Echos at the Dromedary Hotel Tilba 1pm Jun 5th - Intensity Duo at Bodalla Pub 12 pm to 4pm Jun 5th - Intensity Duo – Tuross Club (7pm) Jun 5th - Gallery at Club Catalina Jun 5th - Special Guest Ziggy McNeill following Open Mic @7lbavalley Jun 6th - The Lounge Lizards @7lbavalley Jun 11th - Dan Challis and Stephen Grady @ One Tree Inn, Tuross Head Jun 12th - Live Music at Durras Hall - Three Handed Beat Bandits Jun 12th – Driving Sideways at Club Catalina Jun 12th - Daniel Challis & Stephen Grady @7lbavalley

Jun 13th - Tilba Valley Winery & Ale House Will be hos7ng THE DREGGS Jun 17th - Mike Nock Quartet at Moruya Golfy Jun 19th - Chris Parrello @7lbavalley

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SPECIAL ONE NIGHT SCREENING Q&A with the film maker aHerwards!

The mul7- award winning feature film 'Hillary Ocean to Sky' will be screening at the Kinema on Wednesday 16th June at 7pm.

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All 7ckets are $20 - available to purchase online now at hCps://7cke7ng.oz.veezi.com/ purchase/3116 ...

Awards Include: Grand Prize Mendi Film Fes7val, Bilbao, Spain 2020 Winner Interna7onal Travel Film Fes7val, Moscow,2020 Best Australian Documentary. Melbourne Documentary Film Fes7val 2020 Best Australian Director, Melbourne Documentary Film Fes7val 2020

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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 7ckets today! They won't last!!

World Ocean Day NCMG Short Film Fest!

Tues the 8th of June Celebra7ng 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 7ckets here on eventbrite. See you there !!

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Interna2onal ar2st on exhibi2on at the Bas Vol 16 September 15th /2017 Travelling / Leaving Se1ling Scotland, Korea, 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018 Australia is on exhibi7on at the Bas 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.

BASIL SELLERS ART PRIZE RETROSPECTIVE - OPENING NIGHT  

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

‘Retrospec7ve’ is a reflec7on of the pres7gious Basil Sellers Art Prize which showcases talented regional ar7sts.

The Basil Sellers Art Prize Retrospec7ve, is an exhibi7on showcasing the event's history highligh7ng the idea of looking back to honour the many ar7sts 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 ar7sts across NSW and the ACT. The major prize of $20,000 was awarded to Peter MaChew Yates for his portrait aptly 7tled, Connec.on, which according to judge Daniel Soma "interpreted the current social climate very clearly, with an honest depic7on of our new and strange ways of communica7ng."

Local Moruya ar7st, Raewyn Lawrence captured a moment of quiet, aHer the horror and devasta7on of the bushfire season with her entry Smoke.

The Basil Sellers Art Prize Retrospec7ve exhibi7on will be on at the Basil Sellers Exhibi7on 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 MaChew Yates, Connec.on, 2020, oil on linen, 34 x 24cm.

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Annual Tilba Woodwork Exhibi2on and Sale June 12th Vol 16 September 15th 2017 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018

Bringing together the versa7lity, visual beauty and tac7le experience of wood, and the magic of the wood ar7san’s craHsmanship and designs, the annual Tilba Woodwork Exhibi7on and Sale will be held on the June long weekend at the Central Tilba Hall.

Sat 12th Jun 2021, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Bate St, Central Tilba

The Exhibi7on showcases the work of fine wood craHers from north of Batemans Bay to south of Eden, with hundreds of exquisitely handcraHed items on display and for sale, and demonstra7ons throughout the weekend. Explore the fantas7c range of toys, furniture, vases, vessels, ornaments, signs and much more. Be it joinery, carved, turned, sculpted – decora7ve, func7onal or just plain quirky, you’ll find it on show or for sale.

Whether you’re looking for inspira7on, to buy some fine woodwork, to have those ‘how do they do that?’ ques7ons answered, to watch an ar7san at work, or you just want to appreciate the look and feel of finely finished 7mber, the South Coast Woodwork Exhibi7on and Sale is for you.

Enter the raffle and cast your vote in the ‘People’s Choice’ award.

Djinama Yilaga and Songs From Yuin Country ... onward and upward...off to Canberra ‘Songs from Yuin Country’, is the outstanding, much lauded musical collabora7on between the Four Winds’ Djinama Yilaga Yuin Choir and musicians and ar7sts from surrounding areas (Mudjingaals).

The show of singing, music and spoken word, received a standing ova7on at its debut performance at the Four Winds Fes2val at Easter, and again when the show was presented at the 2021 Candelo Village Fes7val in April.

Above: Djinama Yilaga Choir at Four Winds Fes.val Easter 2021

It won’t surprise you that Songs from Yuin Country has taken on a life of its own and will be hiQng the road to Canberra in June, for performances in the Gandel Atrium at the Na2onal Museum of Australia during Reconcilia7on Week. June 5, 11am “It is so encouraging and heart-warming that this show, our Dhurga language and our culture is being so fully embraced by audiences,” enthuses Four Winds Aboriginal Crea7ve Producer Cheryl Davison, who established and led the choir through bushfires, COVID, sorry business and its fledgling year.

“In the beginning we were singing old hymns like ‘Old Rugged Cross’ and whilst our mob love singing, it just didn’t feel right, and we weren’t geQng the community buy-in that we needed”. Davison enlisted the support of Westpac Research Fellow, Dr Lou BenneC and “with her help and guidance songs in our own language just came pouring out, from all the choir members,” Cheryl explains.

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Do you have Sat 12th June free? It's the June Long Weekend Vol 16 September 15th 2017 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018

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 tradi7onal Guinean Music His life totally dedicated to the music and his tradi7ons, mesmerizing audiences with his out of this world skills, talent, power and virtuosity. Bangouraké is a true master through ini7a7on 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 interna7onal acclaimed "Percussion de Guineé" and other Na7onal 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 informa7on about the event.

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SoArt Narooma presents: Peter Robinson Narooma resident Peter Robinson presents a selec7on of his finest photography, artwork and sculpture at the SoArt Gallery in a solo exhibi7on, “A Long Exposure”.

The work on display spans seventy years of Peter’s crea7ve output - one that is underpinned by a professional career in commercial art.

Now in his early 90’s, this exhibi7on not only showcases Peter’s versa7lity as an ar7st, but highlights his long held passion for tradi7onal film-based photography.

In 2001 Peter’s commitment to analogue photography was recognised with the award, L.A.P.S - Licen7ate of the Australian Photographic Society.

Don’t miss this rare glimpse into a life well lived.

SoArt Gallery, Narooma on the June long weekend.

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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 Ar7st Lyn Woolridge has worked in many mediums and has twice been featured in the Australian Ar7st Magazine.

Her current pain7ngs have a recurring theme which can be summed up by the phrase – “The Shape of Water” Her pain7ngs 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 reflec7ons in the water and wet sand on a s7ll 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 flee7ng moments where the wave becomes transparent or the surface of the rock glows.

Her award winning pain7ngs hang in many homes and collec7ons in Australia, Canada, United States of America, United Kingdom, Hong Kong, China.

Lyn’s pain7ngs can be seen at “The Gallery” Mogo, at 2/52 Sydney Street, Mogo. She also regularly exhibits in local and regional exhibi7ons and welcomes commissions.

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

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Far South Coast Branch annual Awards of Excellence this Saturday, May 29 Congratula7ons to each of the FSC members who have been nominated for Far South Coast Branch annual Awards of Excellence this Saturday, May 29, hosted by Batemans Bay Surf Life Saving Club.

All will be revealed at the SLS FSC Awards of Excellence evening this weekend!

Malua Bay S2ngrays Pennant winners Grade 4 LtoR --Sue Morgan, Shirley Edwards, Colleen Ashby, Anne O’Dwyer, Lisa Grice, Raija Johnston, Jean Beeley, Pat Biddolph. beagle weekly : Vol 209 May 28th 2021

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David Williams and Des Jackson Team Well To Take Out Tuross Vol 16 September 15th 2017 Vets 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018 Irish Stableford Event FiHy two players registered for the Tuross Head Veteran Golfers 2 Person Irish Team Stableford event on Wednesday 26 May 2021.

Winners on the day were the team of David Williams and Des Jackson with a great team score of 32 points. Runners up Winners David Williams and Des Jackson were Solveig Olsson combining with Tony Crook on 30. They were followed home by Teri and Steve Swanbury and Ann and Bruce Ware, both teams scoring 28 points.

Minor prizes went to the teams of Ken Brown and Lance Shadbolt on 28, JeaneCe and Ian Miller, 27, Dorothy and Blaise Madden, 27, and finally Greg Smith combining with Neal Watson on 25.

The Bradman award went to Frank Pomfret teamed with Steve Collins, whilst nearest the pins were won

by Ross Davidson on both the 4th and 6th holes, and Teri Swanbury and David Williams on the 7th. Barry Hoban took out the Accuracy award.

Broulee Runners May 26th 2021 The full moon was a great backdrop at the Mossy Point Headland for the 42 runners for this evening’s run. We welcomed Nicole Minifie to her first run with the group and she managed an excellent 7me of 10.56 for her first aCempt at the 2 kilometres.

This evening’s event seemed to aCract families. The Camilleri and Carver had 4 members running, the Beby and Connaughton families each had 3 members. There were several others with 2 members.

This demonstrates that the event is an excellent form of fitness for the whole family, Above: the Camilleri family.

Edwina Whitelaw ran a personal best by 77 seconds in the 2 kilometres. Barry King clipped 26 seconds from his previous best in the 5 kilometres thanks to a lively contest with Dylan and ScoC.

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RUGBY – Rd 7 – Saturday 29th May 2021 Bungendore “Mudchooks” v Jindabyne “Bushpigs” @ Bungendore Crookwell “Dogs” v Hall “Bushrangers” @ Crookwell Vol 16 September 15th 2017 Taralga “Tigers” v Bermagui Cobargo @ Taralga 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018

Yass “Rams” v Batemans Bay “Boars” @ Yass Cooma “Red Devils” v Braidwood “Redbacks” @ Cooma

Tuross Head Bowls Results The finalists for the Tuross Head 2021 Major Pairs Championship have been determined. The compe7tors in the semi-finals were relieved when they played in perfect condi7ons. The weather was mild and calm – a big difference to the previous week while the green was in great condi7on.

Star7ng as hot favourites, John Fahey and Joel Hilliard, were Above: Lou Kozlik is playing as well as he ever has at the age of 88 forced to dig deep to get the beCer of Lou Kozlik and Mick Atkinson. It looked like being an easy aHernoon for Fahey and Hilliard when they raced to a 15 – 3 lead thanks to scoring 7 shots and then 5 shots on consecu7ve ends. However, Kozlik – a tender 88 years old! – and Atkinson had other ideas. They fought back strongly and by the 15th end had narrowed the score to 19 – 15.

Unfortunately for Kozlik and Atkinson they conceded another 6 shots on the 16th end to make their task very difficult. They did manage to pick up 5 shots themselves on the 20th end but they s7ll trailed by 28 -20 and they conceded the match.

In the other semi-final, 2021 Singles Champion, Peter Macdonald con7nued his great form with another master class in draw bowling as he and Ray Downey had a convincing win in their game with Alan McLeod and Col Fletcher.

Right from the first end Macdonald was able to dominate the head with his control of his weight and ‘grass’. In a incredible start to the game Macdonald and Downey had set up a match winning lead when they led 19 – 4 aHer just 8 ends. To their credit McLeod and Fletcher started to win their share of ends – in fact they were able to win 6 of the next 10 ends – but they were unable to score the shots needed to make inroads into the deficit.

By the 18th end Macdonald and Downey led 28 – 10 and McLeod and Fletcher accepted it was highly unlikely that they could bridge the gap. Macdonald and Downey will be playing in their first Major Pairs Final when they play Fahey and Hilliard who are both former Champions! It will be another challenge!

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sports Your UP TO DATE Fishing report courtesy of Tackle World Moruya River. has been much the same as last week with VolMoruya 16 September 15th 2017 28 April December 7th, 2017 Volcon7nued 48 27th 2018 small improvements in water quality and clarity this week. Flathead and bream have been the main species caught this week, with the lower reaches of the river providing the best opportuni7es to find a fish or two. Hole in the wall is holding beCer water condi7ons and the poten7al for a few beCer fish. There have been plenty of small tailor in the river, with the full moon over the last few nights offering maximum 7dal influence of a 2.1m high the other night.

Big 7des allow for more clean water to enter the system and give it a good flush out.

Provided we don’t have anymore rain, expect the middle and upper sec7on of the river to start to improve.

A lot of the fish move to deeper water as the temperatures drop. Look for this deeper holes, to improve your opportuni7es at finding a few fish.

Tuross River.

Good captures of flathead have been reported from this system this week, as have the odd bream. Try around the boat shed holes for a good chance at finding fish. Four ways also has a few nice holes that can hold fish this 7me of year.

The upper sec7ons of Tuross are s7ll running discoloured with fresh water s7ll finding its way into the system.

Concentrate your efforts from the mouth up to four ways to give yourself the best chance at finding fish.

Rock and beach.

Tailor to 60cm, and thumping salmon con7nue to dominate the catches from the local beaches, headlands and breakwalls this past week. There have also been good numbers of bream s7ll being caught from Beach corners that meet the headlands. Live beach worms have been the gun baits. These beach/ rocky corners have good mixed country that bream and Trevally like to hunt in. It can however play havoc on the tackle box supplies, as bust ups are par for the course when trying to extract fish from shaggy areas.

If you are going to contemplate fishing the headlands this weekend, please check the condi7ons first. The swells are expected to sit around 3.5m all weekend, making rock fishing not the best idea for the weekend.

Offshore.

Good bags of snapper, flathead and movies have been reported in as liCle as 6-10m of water this week.

With the seas state forecast less than ideal for the weekend, maybe put off any offshore sor7es for a few days. The bigger than usual swells will most definitely s7r the fishing up for next week.

We have 2 for 1 hats on sale at the moment at the front of the store. There are some nice fleecy beanies also included in these special bins. So if you are star7ng to feel the cold, get a beanie and a new hat at the same 7me.

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

Team Tackle World Moruya.

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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 oHen 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 hCps://www.facebook.com/groups/1303512213142880/ beagle weekly : Vol 209 May 28th 2021

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