Beagle Weekender Vol 214 July 2nd 2021

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editorial Welcome to this week’s editorial, Most of us know the term corrupt. When it is used in rela7on to data, to a broken CD or a damaged hard drive we are informed that the Data is Corrupt. The term has been widely used to clearly describe that something is broken.

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28 December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 April 2018 One has to27th be careful when using the word corrupt in other circles as the word has different connota7ons. Take for example the various meanings offered by our trusty Oxford dic7onary.

Up un7l this week the defama7on laws didn’t allow to call someone corrupt without have a case filed against you to provide evidence of the allega7on.

July 1st, 2021 saw that turned on its head where a person claiming they have been defamed must prove to a judge that they have before it is accepted as a case in the court. The onus is on the plain7ff. The change in legisla7on, based on the UK model, is designed to "unclog" the court system, which is needed as NSW's rate of defama7on li7ga7on is about 10 7mes more than London.

Up un7l now journalist have been cau7ous to use the word “corrupt”. I have been cau7ous to use the word in regards to the Eurobodalla Council as the immediate response would be Council bringing a law suit, funded by the ratepayer, claiming defama7on.

But what if I am correct? What if the Council is corrupt under the defini7on that it is broken. What if, like a CDROM it has corrup7on that has caused it to fail in its program.

This week we saw evidence of the corrup7on of process in Council. A small glitch in computer date, a missing code, that saw the clear felling of Community Land in Broulee.

In 1997 Council had coded two parcels of natural bushland in Broulee as NRES (Natural Reserve). The parcels of land had Lot and DP numbers and they also had unique Property Iden7fica7on Numbers. The PIN number was represented in Council’s Geographical Informa7on System by a colour. A colour that described it as a Natural Reserve. In 2006 it was s7ll correctly coded and, as such, safe from any ac7vity unless full community consulta7on was carried out before hand.

But in 2006 the Council decided they didn’t like the old data and decided they would build a brand new data set. It would have new PINs, new codes and be on a new GIS. Terrific. However, they failed to import the old data about the two Natural Reserves in Broulee. As a result they assumed the land was Opera7onal and because of that they could do as they please without any community consulta7on.

Last week the proverbial hit the fan when it was revealed their processes were corrupt. They were broken.

So where is all this heading in regards to corrup&on?

What we are seeing is a corrupted system. In regards to the Broulee community land the Council swore black and blue that the land was Opera7onal. When told by the community that it wasn’t the Council told the community they were wrong because their data said it was Opera7onal. A week later, aMer the community proved to Council, using Council’s own hardcopy informa7on of Plans and Agendas, that Council advised the community they were right. No apology at all. They said their data was wrong.

But there is a greater corrup7on under the surface. The corrup7on is the broken rela7onship between the community, the Council, and the Truth.

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Editorial—con&nued What was not being revealed was that they had already commiNed to reloca7ng a water main through the area, giMed a tract of Community land to the developer for an asset protec7on zone and agreed to a varia7on of the subdivision plan road layout that would cross community land. They sat at the table knowing all of this yet said nothing, knowing the corridor would be clear felled in the weeks ahead. With that we can Vol 16 September 15th 2017 only deduce that their 28 December 7th, 2017Communica7on skills are corrupted because to knowingly not inform the community Vol 48 April 27th 2018 at the 7me might raise ques7ons of possible collusion with the developer at the cost to the community.

Mayor Liz Innes once told us all that “The community knows what the community knows”.

The Broulee Clearing debacle has revealed that the Council management choose to keep the community in the dark. It also chooses to keep Councillors in the dark. The Councillors had no idea of what was planned.

This is because Council management would say “It is an Opera7onal maNer that need not concern Councillors”.

The corrup7on we are witnessing is in the core of our systems. We no longer can access the Truth which is hidden behind doors and known only to a few.

This Council has been caught out several 7mes for their manipula7on of The Truth. Our Council, serving us, yet instead, also serving themselves. There isn’t a week goes by that this Council doesn’t come under scru7ny for its ac7ons. Codes of Conduct complaints are lodged yet, by law cannot be revealed. Complaints to the Ombudsmans Office and the Informa7on Commissioner go unreported in the general media.

On the outside, with Council’s spin machine aNemp7ng to control the narra7ve, everything looks rosy. But beneath the surface there is a dislocate.

This week the community of Dalmeny assembled to learn of the three major subdivisions proposed. Council ran an informa7on kiosk to enable them to control the narra7ve. Council gave the same response to all comers. “The land was iden7fied in 2003 for Urban Development. We put a no7ce in the paper back then seeking submissions. No one responded so there it is. It is Opera7onal land and we don’t even need to jus7fy ourselves to you.” This is correct. They don’t.

This week Donald Rumsfeld died. Donald was best known for saying “there are known knowns; there are things we know we know. We also know there are known unknowns; that is to say we know there are some things we do not know. But there are also unknown unknowns—the ones we don't know we don't know.”

There is a great divide between what Council knows and what we are told. The narra ve is controlled by Council via their newsle!ers and media releases. Those who read them expect the truth. In the latest newsle!er Council tells us “Unlike private enterprise Council’s are highly restricted in how they can use funds” Fact. They then add “For example, income from water and sewer charges can only be spent on water and sewer opera ons.” That too is a FACT yet Council knowingly charges the maximum allowed and skims off what they call a dividend that is NOT spent on water and sewer opera7ons. Council management has overcharged ratepayers to take advantage of a loophole for over a decade.

To them that is a KNOWN and for us it is an UNKNOWN (unless we discover it).

The fact is that there is so much more that they know that we don’t. And that is exactly how “they” like it. Either via intended deceit, flagrant disregard, arse covering or nest building we con7nue to see revealed the corrup7on of a system that we believed was meant to work for us.

At a local government level, a State government level and even at a Federal level we are seeing the very fabric of Truth roQng before our eyes where there remains liNle we can believe in. The world is filled with untruths and the world we live in, including Eurobodalla, is corrupted to its core.

It is liNle wonder that the public are disengaging from news. And as they do so the watchdogs die out and the scru7ny disappears enabling the corrup on to con7nue unchecked.

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More of the magic of South Coast Pix It is hard to imagine that Rob and Kate didn't get the job of photo documen7ng the construc7on of the new bridge and decommissioning the old.

All of the incredible images we have enjoyed to date are their giM to the community who want to be included in the project. And right from the start , we have. Thank you.

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POSTPONED: Inaugural Batemans Bay Emergency Services Fun Day - Now August 14th Vol 16 September 15th 2017 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018

POSTPONED: Batemans Bay Business and Tourism Chamber have rescheduled this event to August 14th, 2021 due to COVID restric&ons.

Batemans Bay Business & Tourism Chamber and all local Emergency Services crews are invi7ng local families and visitors to come together for the inaugural BATEMANS BAY EMERGENCY SERVICES FUN DAY on August 14th to recognise the invaluable contribu7on made by our frontline emergency services workers.

The event is the brainchild of locals Jacklyn Roque from SES Services, and Sharlene Free, Community Engagement Officer for the Surf Beach RFS and the Batemans Bay Business & Tourism Chamber, and started as a 'small thank you' for local SES volunteers.

Now, the event has sparked the interest of the whole community and the day has evolved to include all emergency crews across the Eurobodalla Shire, and is supported by prominent local businesses including: Guerrilla Roasters Coffee Mogo Wildlife Park Batemans Bay Soldiers Club Village Centre Batemans Bay Blackshaw Coastal Real Estate Prouds Batemans Bay Domino’s Pizza Batemans Bay Your Place Crea ons Evolve Baseball Southern Plumbing Batemans Bay Business & Tourism Chamber has proudly put their full force behind making this event possible. 'AMer all that our Batemans Bay community has endured over the last 18 months, we are so proud to have the opportunity to put the spotlight on our local emergency services crews.'

Chamber President Mathew Hatcher commented, 'It's great that we can let our community say a huge 'thank you' for the 7me and ongoing sacrifices these crews make for the good of the Batemans Bay community' The BATEMANS BAY EMERGENCY SERVICES FUN DAY will be held on August 14th from 9am - 2:00pm at the Hanging Rock Sports Ground in the heart of Batemans Bay. The day will feature food stalls, live music, emergency vehicle displays and a charity soMball match from 11am-1pm between community leaders including Mathew Hatcher, Zookeeper Chad from Mogo Wildlife Park and Andrew Constance MP, and local emergency services crew members.

ANendees will also have the opportunity to donate their Service NSW Discover vouchers as kids 7ckets to Mogo Wildlife Park, which will be donated to bushfire vic7ms s7ll awai7ng permanent accommoda7on.

Entry to the event is free and further informa7on is available at: hNps://www.facebook.com/ events/918570185595784/?ref=newsfeed

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Mountain bikers to ride high, $5m grant Vol 16 September 15th 2017 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018

The Mogo Adventure Trail Hub is set to become a mountain biking mecca, with a new $5 million grant to complete the $8 million project.

Eurobodalla Council was successful in aNrac7ng addi7onal money under Stage Two of the joint NSW and Australian Governments’ Bushfire Local Economic Recovery Fund. Council’s director of planning Lindsay Usher said the Adventure Trail Hub would be a boon to Mogo and the region, helping grow Eurobodalla’s visitor economy into the future.

“Mountain bike enthusiasts have an insa7able thirst for adventurous trail networks and organised events, and we’re building a world-class trail hub right here in Mogo,” Mr Usher said.

“This new funding lets us complete the 150 kilometre trail system envisaged in the master plan prepared for us by trail experts Dirt Art. It lets us extend out from the south side of Mogo and add ameni7es.

“Most exci7ng will be the Mount Wandera summit to sea hero trail.”

Mr Usher said the hub was already aNrac7ng mountain bikers to the shire and that “the recent write up in FLOW Mountain Biking magazine is testament to how well these trails have been received”.

“Council congratulates the Narooma Mountain Bike Club who will also be expanding their mountain bike trail system at Dalmeny, receiving nearly $4 million under the same round of funding. Further south there was more than $4.5 million for a mountain bike hub and trails at Eden,” he said.

“This cements the NSW south coast as a go-to MTB des7na7on.”

The new funding follows the $3 million Growing Local Economies Fund grant for the first stage of the project.

For more informa7on about the Mogo Adventure Trail Hub visit hNps://www.esc.nsw.gov.au/council/majorprojects/current-projects/infrastructure-and-planning/mogo-adventure-trail-hub-strategy.

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Malicious damage to cars in BBay South Coast Police Vol 16 September 15thare 2017inves7ga7ng several 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 2018 incidents of27th malicious damage to vehicles that occurred overnight Tuesday 29/06/2021 and early morning Wednesday 30/06/2021.

Batemans Bay Police have reports of smashed car windows in Riverview Crescent, Catalina; Beach Road, Pacific Road and Surf Beach Avenue, Surf Beach; Golf Links Drive, Batemans Bay. Police are asking the community with informa7on to contact Batemans Bay Police Sta7on. Also we are seeking any relevant CCTV images of suspicious ac7vity.

RSPCA Eurobodalla and the Council are offering free microchipping to pet owners in Eurobodalla Shire.

Microchipping is a legal requirement, and this is a chance for people to get it done for free, and to maximise the likelihood of being reunited with their pet should he/she go missing.

Everyone who has their cat or dog microchipped on the day will receive a discount desexing voucher, for use at the vet of their choice. There will also be free nail clipping for pets, and a vet nurse on hand to offer advice about pet care.

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Nelligen Bridge Piles On The Milestones The next stage of the Nelligen Vol 16 September 15th 2017 28 December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 April 27th 2018 Bridge replacement project is fast approaching, with marine piling for the new bridge founda7on to start in the coming days. Member for Bega Andrew Constance said the arrival on site of the first of two 55-metrelong large barges to be used in the marine piling process was an exci7ng milestone for the project.

“This barge, weighing about 2100 tonnes when loaded, arrived on site two weeks ago aMer travelling two days from Sydney Harbour behind a tugboat,” Mr Constance said.

“It is currently being fiNed out with a 250-tonne crane and piling rig to allow the start of marine piling, while the second barge is expected to arrive at site in the coming weeks.

“Land based piling for the new bridge founda7on started last week and all piling work is expected to be complete by early next year.”

Mr Constance said work was progressing well on the project since the site was established in mid-March.

“This project will employ about 90 people including local suppliers and contractors at its peak, which will provide a vital boost to the local economy,” Mr Constance said.

“Temporary rock plaZorm and jeNy construc7on to provide construc7on access to the river from the east was completed in mid-June, together with the installa7on of ground improvement piles on the eastern approach to the new bridge.

“These 20-metre-deep piles – also known as concrete injected columns – disperse soM soils sideways and fill the void with concrete, beNer suppor7ng road embankments.

“Various environmental controls have been installed to protect water quality across the en7re project, including silt curtains within the Clyde River, and channel naviga7on markers are also in place to guide marine traffic movements.

“Excava7on work has started for the western abutment and is expected to be completed by the end of July, while clearing of the area where the road is to be widened east of the bridge has been completed in prepara7on for the traffic switch”.

The new Nelligen Bridge will be a two-lane Super-T girder bridge over the Clyde River, with 1.4-kilometre sec7on of the Kings Highway also being upgraded. The new bridge will increase safety for motorists, pedestrians and cyclists by providing an improved curve on the eastern side of the bridge, along with wider lanes and shoulders as well as safety barriers between the road and footpath.

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Informa&on session held about Vol 16 September 15th 2017 sale Dalmeny land 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018 An informa7on session was held on July 1st, 2021 at the Dalmeny Hall allowing residents of Dalmeny to hear about the sale of land behind Ta7ara Street.

Six Council staff were present with three answering ques7ons while the other three oversaw the Covid requirements of the drop in session. In all the venue was restricted to 25 people at a 7me so with six staff already present there was a need for a door monitor to conduct foot traffic.

Above: the Covid door monitor ensured there were only 15 members of the community in the hall at any one me. The Companion Dog had assistance scanning the QR Code.

The drop in session came from a concern voiced in Council last week by Councillor Pat McGinlay that voiced his concerns that the community were not suitably informed of the details around Council's snap announcement to sell 414,000 m2 of land zoned urban development.

The Council had tritely explained that it had all been agreed to in 2003 by the community at the 7me when they were asked to make submissions to new urban zoning plans.

The 400,000 square metre parcel of land is zoned for low density residen7al housing. Council’s Director of Planning, Lindsay Usher, explained at Tuesday’s Council mee7ng that one of the few things local government can do to influence housing affordability is make land available for housing.

Above: the area iden fied by Council as R2 for urban expansion es mated to be the equivalent of 800 house blocks.

With Council now intending to sell its 414,000m2 land to coincide with the intended development of two adjacent parcels the Dalmeny community can expect that the new subdivision will be the size of the current township.

Lindsay Usher explained the sudden decision to release the land to the current buoyant market saying “We all know housing is hard to get at the moment and there’s certainly a shortage of vacant residen7al land”.

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community con7nues….. parcel.

Vol 16new September 15th 2017 “The owners are looking to ready their blocks for development and bring lots to the market for sale. It 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018 makes sense to provide the opportunity to coordinate the development and release of land.”

“We expect that demand to increase with the Moruya Bypass and new regional hospital being built and more and more people coming to the shire to live. Selling this land provides the poten7al for housing lots to be released and help meet that demand.”

Mr Usher said the community would have an opportunity to provide feedback on how the land is developed.

“A master plan and a development control plan will need to be prepared for the en7re release area before the land can be developed,” he said.

“This work would consider in more detail how future development would address environmental issues, infrastructure like roads, water and sewer, as well as open spaces and pedestrian connec7ons. Residents will have an opportunity to provide feedback during these processes.”

Following the drop in session the report and recommenda7on to sell the land will come back to Council again on Tuesday 13 July.

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$24,198,187 For Projects To Support Bushfire recovery In The Eurobodalla The Bega Valley and Eurobodalla shires will receive a cri7cal boost to their recovery from 25 projects to be Vol 16 September 15th 2017 28 April December 7th,Stage 2017 Two of the Bushfire Local Economic Recovery Fund, co-funded by the Australian and delivered through Vol 48 27th 2018 NSW Governments.

Member for Bega, Andrew Constance said $61,592,812 for both regions will enable fantas7c projects that will deliver important infrastructure improvements, environmental results, industry and business development along with social and community outcomes.

“This fund was all about driving our local economic and social recovery, and it certainly delivers that for our region,” Mr Constance said.

“Whilst the projects announced today are just one part of the complete recovery journey of the Bega Valley and Eurobodalla it will help us to con7nue repairing the fabric of our communi7es.

“These projects will see our region transformed over the coming months and years, and I am excited about where we are headed in terms of our recovery locally,” said Mr Constance.

Deputy Premier and Minister for Disaster Recovery John Barilaro said the diverse nature of the Stage Two Bushfire Local Economic Recovery Fund projects was driven by the specific recovery needs of each community and guided by locally led applica7ons.

“One year has passed since we cleared 3,600 proper7es damaged or destroyed by the Black Summer bushfires and we are con7nuing to deliver the support that needs to keep moving forward in recovery,” Mr Barilaro said.

“People are rebuilding their lives and we are backing projects that will bring communi7es together, support tourism, provide improved or new social amenity, and increase preparedness to future bushfires. All of these things play a part in recovery.”

Mr Barilaro said more than 650 applica7ons were received from 47 LGAs impacted by the 2019-20 Black Summer bushfires in NSW, reques7ng a total of $1.6 billion – more than six 7mes the original funding available.

“I understand that preparing and submiQng applica7ons takes a lot of 7me and energy and with such an oversubscrip7on of applica7ons and high demand for funding, it means there will be many disappointed applicants.

“I am pleased that unsuccessful applicants will have the chance to consider submiQng their project to the Australian Government’s $280 million Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Grants that is expected to open in early July 2021,” Mr Barilaro said.

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The Department of Regional NSW led the merit-based assessment of all 652 applica7ons against the published guidelines and assessment criteria. The robust, fair and transparent process was overseen by independent probity advisors from both the Australian and NSW governments.

Applica7ons were and recommended by the Department of Regional NSW and subsequently Vol 16 September 15thassessed 2017 28 December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 April 27th 2018 reviewed and endorsed by the Na7onal Recovery and Resilience Agency, with final funding decisions approved by the NSW Government.

The Bushfire Local Economic Recovery Package is one part of the $4.5 billion overarching bushfire support program co-funded by the Australian and NSW Governments for bushfire recovery, response and preparedness in NSW. For further informa7on, visit hNps://www.nsw.gov.au/blerfund For Eurobodalla – total funding $ 61,592,812.00 $ 1,048,399.00 South Coast Health and Sustainability Alliance Tilba Halls Future Resilience Project The Tilba Halls Future Resilience Project will provide upgrades to heritage listed community owned halls.

The project scope includes repairs, mul7-purpose usage addi7ons, health and safety requirements, accessibility, fire safety, and more resilient electricity infrastructure for future extreme weather events.

This will ensure that the halls meet contemporary needs and con7nue to support community wellbeing and resilience into the future. $ 5,000,000.00 Eurobodalla Shire Council Complete stage two of the Mogo Adventure Trails Hub. This project will fund the final stage of the construc7on of the Mogo Adventure Trails Hub network in the Mogo/Deep Creek Dam area.

This will establish the region as a na7onal premier adventure trail des7na7on with a focus on mountain biking. The final stage involves construc7ng extensive new trails; a toilet block; water sta7ons; and a picnic area.

This stage will complete the extension from the south side of Mogo, providing the 'hero' element of the Mt Wandera trail, which covers over 70km from the mountain summit to the sea. $ 230,000.00 Mogo Village Business Chamber Ltd Phoenix Community Wellbeing Program The Phoenix Community Wellbeing Program will empower the Greater Mogo community with powerful tools to boost resilience. This will empower the community to adapt to their current and future hardships, with the project producing a book with inspiring, true stories of their recovery from the ashes. The book will be a source of pride and inspira7on. $ 7,276,190.00 Narooma School of Arts & Soldiers' War Memorial Hall Inc. Construct the Narooma Arts and Community Centre This project will fund construc7on of the Narooma Arts & Community Centre (NACC), which will enhance the School of Arts precinct, crea7ng an inspiring cultural and community hub.

The NACC Project will support the community’s ongoing social recovery and s7mulate economic growth, par7cularly

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through job crea7on and cultural tourism. It will strengthen the community’s ability to cope with future disasters and challenges and provide a backup evacua7on centre during natural disasters. $ 998,522.00 The Family Place Inc ReGrowth: Connect, Create, Perform Vol 16 September 15th 2017 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 2018 ReGrowth is27th a series of community devised performing arts workshops and public performances that will be held at significant loca7ons, facilita7ng healing and recovery for young people in the Bega Valley and Eurobodalla LGAs. Par7cipants will be supported by skilled, trauma-informed youth and family workers and performing ar7sts. The healing process and the performances will be digi7sed and made into a documentary, culmina7ng in a fes7val style celebra7on and screening. $ 383,133.00 Marymead Regenerate: NSW family and rela7onship counselling 'Regenerate' will provide early interven7on mental health support to children and young people aged 8-12 in Eurobodalla through flexible, holis7c outreach counselling provided by two full7me clinicians.

By using a proven model including counselling, family support, group work, external referrals, and case coordina7on, the service will support children and their families to address the challenges they are facing as a result of the 2019-20 bushfires. $ 3,914,356.00 Narooma Mountain Bike Club Inc Construc7on of the Narooma Mountain Bike Trails Hub This project will construct up to 50km of mountain bike trails and a trailhead as part of the Narooma Mountain Bike Trails Hub. This will expand on 30km of exis7ng trails, leveraging the region’s natural beauty and tourism assets.

The trails will form a key hub of the South Coast regional network of trails, boos7ng the regions tourism appeal. $ 2,071,465.00 Campbell Page Limited EcoCrews in Eurobodalla and the Bega Valley This project will see EcoCrews undertake a range of bushfire recovery ac7vi7es in collabora7on with the Eurobodalla and Bega Valley Shire Councils, as well as the Stepping Stone Farm. Crew members will complete units in land conserva7on and management, supported by mentoring and supervision.

EcoProject ac7vi7es will contribute to the physical recovery of the area through re-vegeta7on, plan7ng, weeding, erosion control, and landscaping. $ 2,078,769.00 Mogo Local Aboriginal Land Council Reconstruct the Mogo Local Aboriginal Land Council Office. This project will reconstruct the Mogo Local Aboriginal Land Council Office, adding a gallery and café. Improvements will include an exhibi7on space, offices, conference rooms, kitchen, bathrooms, and outdoor landscaping.

This enabling infrastructure will establish an anchor for the community contribu7ng to the social development and economic recovery of Mogo. $ 3,268,818.00 Wagonga Local Aboriginal Land Council Muliyaan Cultural and Wildlife Centre. This project will establish Muliyaan Cultural Centre, which will be a repository for cultural objects and informa7on, an educa7on and training centre, and a tourism hub.

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Community pe&&on against development at Lake Coila adjacent to endangered saltmarsh Concerned Tuross residents living adjacent to a large proposed development on Coila Lake met with Vol 16 September 15th 2017 Council staff today (July 2nd, 2021) on Chauvel Crescent, Tuross Head. ANending community members 28 December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018 voicedApril their "disgust about a number major issues around the development" saying they felt it was "vitally important the community is aware of this well kept secret."

An online pe77on has been established that outlines the concerns held. The Change.Org pe&&on reads: Protect Coila’s fragile ecosystem This beau7ful green space home to kangaroos, echidna’s, black cockatoos, snakes and lizards and endangered plants is under threat. The Eurobodalla council is giving you the opportunity to speak out about a dense new housing development of more than 70 houses that threaten one of the last green spaces on the Tuross / Coila “isthmus”. The development proposes over 75 houses in total. 60 houses between Monash Avenue and Lake Coila, and around 20 between the golf Club and Coila.

What were you doing in 1983?

This endangered and fragile ecosystem was approved for development in 1983 without modern environmental or cultural studies to assess its impact. The development has lain dormant for over 35 years and whilst the world has advanced its views on the impact of humans on our environment, our council and governments have not. Once approved, always approved!

Part of the lake area immediately adjacent to the DA zone is a delicate saltmarsh ecosystem listed as an endangered ecological community under the NSW threatened species Act in the Directory of Important Wetlands in Australia and as a State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP) 14 Wetland. It is a most significant habitat, containing the endangered plant species Wilsonia Rotundifolia of which there are only a few known popula7ons leM in NSW. Coila is one of only four incredibly unique ecosystems (ICOLLS) in NSW. For more informa7on on the concerns visit hNp://chng.it/HrKNbTzmNZ

www.iga.com.au/catalogue

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Moruya's North Head Drive closure extended Moruya’s North Head Drive will remain closed to through-traffic un7l Friday 23 July due to wet weather impac7ng work to upgrade Garlandtown Bridge and adjacent sec7ons of the road.

Eurobodalla Council’s director of infrastructure Warren Sharpe said the delay was outside of Council’s control but the upgrade was needed to improve road safety and accommodate future capacity.

“We can’t command the weather, and we’ll reopen North Head Drive to traffic as soon as it is safe to do so,” Mr Sharpe said.

“In the mean7me, commuters should con7nue to access the Moruya Airport, the racecourse or the speedway using the Princes Highway and Broulee Road, which will add a few extra minutes to their travel 7me to and from Moruya.”

The road is closed from just south of the Moruya Airport intersec7on to just east of Quarry Park Reserve.

The $2.8 million road and bridge upgrade involves widening Garlandtown Bridge to provide two 3.5 metre wide lanes with a two metre shoulder on both sides and strengthening 1.4 kilometres of road pavement.

The project is joint funded by the Australian and NSW Governments along with Council.

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Service NSW QR checkins to be mandatory Monday 12 July.

Use of the Service NSW QR code will be mandatory at all workplaces and retail businesses from Monday 12 July. Minister for Digital and Customer Service Victor Dominello said expanding the mandate would give NSW Health contact tracers real-7me access to QR code data from a greater number of venues including Vol 16 Septemberretail 15th 2017 supermarkets, stores, gyms and offices.

28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018 “This is about keeping customers and staff safe and geQng all businesses open again as soon as possible,” Mr Dominello said.

“We know the Delta variant of COVID-19 moves quickly and we must do everything we can to get it under control. While many retail businesses, including large supermarkets and hardware chains, have voluntarily adopted the Service NSW QR code, this measure will ensure check-in rates are high across the board and contact tracers have access to reliable records.”

From 12 July, these businesses will need to display the Service NSW QR code and take reasonable steps to ensure people entering their premises check-in using the Service NSW QR codes or digital sign-in sheet: Retail businesses and supermarkets Individual shops within shopping centres Shopping centres will also be asked to display QR codes at entry points where prac7cable Gyms Offices, including call centres Manufacturing and warehousing Universi7es and TAFE Schools including teachers and visitors (such as parents and contractors) but excluding students.

Businesses such as hospitality and hairdressers that were already using the Service NSW QR code will also need to ensure staff and visitors such as maintenance workers and delivery drivers check-in, when they resume services aMer the lockdown period. Hospitality businesses will now need to extend the use of the Service NSW COVID-Safe check-in to all customers including takeaway orders.

Businesses that fail to comply with the new health order requirements may be subject to fines and in case of flagrant breaches, temporary closure orders.

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

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New COVID-19 support package to help businesses The NSW Government has announced a major new grants Vol 16 September 15th 2017 package and changes to the Dine & Discover program to help 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018 tens of thousands of small businesses and people impacted by the current COVID-19 restric7ons.

The package includes grants of between $5,000 and $10,000 for small businesses, payroll tax deferrals for all employers, an extension of the Dine & Discover program and the ability for people to use the vouchers for takeaway delivered directly to their home by the venue itself.

The small business support grants will help businesses by allevia7ng cashflow constraints while trading is restricted. This can be used for business expenses such as rent, u7li7es and wages, for which no other government support is available. Three different grant amounts will be available for small businesses depending on the decline in turnover experienced during the restric7ons - $10,000 for a 70 per cent decline, $7,000 for a 50 per cent decline and $5,000 for a 30 per cent decline.

Businesses will be able to apply for the grants through Service NSW from later next month and will need to show a decline in turnover across a minimum two-week period aMer the commencement of major restric7ons on June 26. The grants will be divided into two streams: 1. Small Business COVID-19 Support Grant. Available to businesses and sole traders with a turnover of more than $75,000 per annum but below the NSW Government 2020/21 payroll tax threshold of $1,200,000 as at 1 July 2020. These businesses must have fewer than 20 full-7me equivalent employees and an ABN registered in NSW or be able to demonstrate they are physically located and primarily opera7ng in NSW. 2. Hospitality and Tourism COVID-19 Support Grant. Available to tourism or hospitality businesses that have a turnover of more than $75,000 and an annual Australian wages bill of below $10 million, as at 1 July 2020.

These business must have an ABN registered in NSW or be able to demonstrate they are physically located and primarily opera7ng in NSW. Other key elements of the package include: Dine & Discover vouchers will be able to be used for takeaway from eligible and registered Dine businesses during the restric7on period. Delivery direct to the home by the restaurant or café is recommended. Food may be picked up from venue but check in with QR code is required. Dine & Discover vouchers cannot be redeemed for takeaway using third party delivery plaZorms.

A further one-month extension of Dine & Discover vouchers un7l August 31 to allow people more 7me to use them.

More than $11 million for increased support for people at risk of homelessness plus assistance to vulnerable temporary visa holders, asylum seekers and refugees.

An op7onal deferral of payroll tax payments due in July and the deferral of hotel June quarter gaming machine tax, with the Chief Commissioner of State Revenue able to provide for appropriate repayment arrangements on a case-by-case basis. beagle weekly : Vol 214 July 2nd 2021

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

NSW Budget – Where is all Vol 16 September 15th 2017 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018 the Money Coming From?

The covid crisis has certainly had a huge impact on the economy at a na7onal and state level on so many fronts. No interna7onal visitors, lockdowns impac7ng business trade, rescue payments for workers and businesses and the enormous cost of medical supplies and services to just name a few. So where does all the money come from to pay for all of this?

Interes7ngly, the NSW treasurer Dominic PerroNet said the state was in a much beNer posi7on than it was a year ago thanks to increases in stamp duty which has become the government’s most lucra7ve source of revenue. As we are all aware, the property market has been booming and treasurer PerroNet said the state was in a much beNer posi7on than it was a year ago thanks to increases in revenue from stamp duty.

Stamp duty revenue hit $9.379 billion for the 2020-21 financial year off the back of surging house prices, a sharp increase on 2019-20’s $6.95 billion and $7.4 billion in 2018-19.

The Real Estate Ins7tute of NSW chief execu7ve Tim McKibbin said: “The real estate industry has rescued the NSW Budget”. He went on to say: “It’s a 7mely reminder of government’s obliga7on to work with – not against—the industry it relies so heavily upon.”

As we have highlighted in previous “Franzen Tips”, the state government now wants to overhaul the property tax system in NSW, with a move to replace stamp duty with an annual land tax. The government believes this change would improve home ownership by reducing up-front costs and reduce the 7me needed to save for a deposit.

Years ago, Australia used to “ride on the sheep’s back” as an indicator of our prosperity. For the 7me being it looks like it’s riding on the back of the real estate/property industry.

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community NSW Police Force and Crime Stoppers are calling for residents to register or surrender illegal firearms and ammuni on without being penalised for illegal possession, as part of the first ever permanent na7onal amnesty.

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28 Stoppers December 7th, Vol 48 April 27th 2018 Crime and2017 police across the country are giving Australians a chance to surrender for destruc7on unwanted or unregistered firearms, parts, and ammuni7on at no cost and without penalty for illegal possession.

Our ul7mate aim is for safer communi7es, and this starts with the safe storage of firearms, and the handing in of illegal firearms and ammuni7on. Taking illegal guns out of the community can never be a bad thing.

The amnesty coincides with the launch of Gun Safe – a new online portal for managing firearms transac7ons in NSW. Designed with community safety top of mind, this plaZorm is the first of its kind replacing manual licence applica7ons with real 7me informa7on and verifica7on.

The portal will be linked to the acquisi7on of firearms in NSW and disposal of firearms locally and interstate. This risk-based system no7fies the registry of unusual or unverified transac7ons which will reduce risk of harm in the community.

Crime Stoppers CEO Peter Price AM said, “these ini7a7ves are moving towards a more community centric approach to firearms and safety. Previously, firearms amnes7es had a defini7ve 7me frame, but we understand that some members of the community might change their minds about handing in illegal firearms, so we want to give them the opportunity to do so any7me, anywhere.”

“All of us have seen the harm that is caused by the unlawful use of a firearm and the impact on community confidence that oMen follows, which is why we all have a part to play in making our community safer – that’s our aim,” Mr Price said.

Par7cipa7ng dealers can now accept and record unregistered firearms through the NSW Police Force’s new Gun Safe plaZorm. Dealers using the digital plaZorm can register firearms, prohibited weapons, gun parts and ammuni7on under the Amnesty.

“For firearm dealers, Gun Safe provides enhanced recording and repor7ng func7ons, and real-7me informa7on about firearms on the system,” said Assistant Commissioner Cook. “The new amnesty enhances the services available to dealers on Gun Safe including more transac7ons, beyond buying and selling of registered firearms. For police, the system gives us more oversight, so we know when, where and how amnesty guns are being handed in.”

More informa7on about the amnesty and surrendering, registering or selling unwanted firearms is available from crimestoppers.com.au/firearmsamnesty Residents currently under stay-at-home orders in Greater Sydney, Blue Mountains, Wollongong, Shellharbour and Central Coast will need to monitor the government advice on the NSW Health website to ensure they are legally able to hand in their firearms. Currently, handing in firearms does not meet the criteria of a reasonable excuse. beagle weekly : Vol 214 July 2nd 2021

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Gadfly 180 By Robert Macklin Those of us journalists and authors who work every day, every week, every year could hardly believe it: While it seems as though our compatriots are always on some Vol 16 September 15th 2017

28 December 7th, 2017as revealed last week, has fewer national holidays than Vol 48 April 27th 2018 kind of day off, Australia,

practically any other country in the region, if not the entire world.

Cambodia, for example has 29 such days compared to our puny 13. Even the Philippines has double our lot, while the French have 25 official or ‘celebration’ days and the Americans and the Brits find all sorts of reasons to lay about quaffing drinkies instead of pounding the computer like us workaholics.

While us authors will never change, maybe the time has come to thoroughly revise the way as a country we divide our time between toil and those 13 memorial days. For example, the whole idea of celebrating, say, Reconciliation Day with a single Monday off is nuts. Australia is a big place with lots of traffic. If you have a three-day weekend you usually spend two days of it travelling (by whatever mode) leaving only one day at the beach, the ski-fields or the hinterland having fun.

More importantly, at a time when our tourist industry is staggering under the ravages of Covid-19, there’s no real chance for it to recover when we’re barely at the venue before we’re packing to leave. So here’s my suggestion: instead of a one-day holiday, make it two – one on each side of the weekend. That way we can really make a difference to the industry’s plight, and to the health and happiness of our workforce.

It’s not as though we’d lose much in productivity. In my experience, almost no work gets done in the business world either on Monday morning or Friday afternoon. At such times, in publishers’ offices (and no doubt their equivalents in the other great CBD honeycombs) people are either lunching with the latest ‘birthday girl’ getting an early start on a weekend of jollity, or staggering in through the haze of the Monday blues.

However, if every national ‘day’ was doubled, they could finish the same amount of work on Thursday and set out for the coast or the bush next day, driving home on the Monday after filling the pockets of the tourist venues during the two days in between.

It’s a chance to explore our own wonderful continent and gain at least a sliver of understanding what it meant to our Aboriginal predecessors. And as the National Capital becomes the hub of a mighty regional wheel incorporating not just the coastal delights but the wondrous world of the hinterland, we’ll all discover lots of alternatives to city living.

Covid-19, for all its awfulness has at least broken the of stricture of a workaday week confined to the office. The possibility of working from home – wherever it might be – and checking into HQ only when necessary – will become a genuine alternative.

Sure, our 13 national holidays will become 26 days off but that’s only one more day than France, and who invented the term ‘joie de vivre’?

And maybe with the prospect of a real break from the computer grind, us workaholics might be tempted to join the jollity.

robert@robertmacklin.com

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Welcome support from Eurobodalla Shire Council Dear Beagle Editor, Vol 16 September 15th 2017 IVol am48 in 2018 the 28wri7ng December 7th, hope 2017 that you will publish my leNer as Dr Catherine Dale said that you wouldn't. I am also April 27th

rather s7cking my neck out, given the current, very reasonable angst against Council regarding the clearing at Broulee.

My first thought when I saw the devasta7on was, "What were they thinking?".

However, I am also a great believer in the no7on of credit where credit is due. So here goes.

I am a 74 year old resident of Araluen Rd, living west of the original slip.

Recently, I went to Council to ask if someone could cut the large logs in the slip to make it easier for me to walk through the slip. I have a car each side of the slip and at the 7me, I felt that the detour over forest roads was too long, too dangerous and too rough. My car was geQng a hammering. In the course of my conversa7on, I burst into tears because I was being told, "No, that can't happen."

AMer the fires, which came dangerously close to our home, four floods, Covid, the slip and having a husband with demen7a, I was at my wit's end and on an emo7onal knife-edge. Fast forward to a mee7ng organised a weekend soon aMer with Community Services and Bushfire Recovery.

Kathy Arthur, in charge of Community Services, had the good grace to say that they should have been here (up Araluen Rd) earlier (as did Catherine Dale at a later mee7ng, giving the community a detailed presenta7on about the way forward with Araluen Rd).

My story had obviously s7rred some hearts at Council. Kathy said that they were willing to provide a vehicle and a paid driver to come over Mt Wandera once a week, pick my husband up at 9.30am, take him to town and return him at 3.30pm.

While he is in town, he aNends a regular mee7ng, is picked up by a Community volunteer, taken to lunch and shopping.

Unless you are caring for someone with demen7a and living in a difficult, isolated situa7on, you probably can't really understand what a joy it is to have a whole day to yourself.

So, many thanks and a bouquet to the Council staff.

However, I will be working hard for us to get a new Council at the next elec7on. One that puts a 7ght rein on Council staff and doesn't just rubber-stamp staff decisions. One that isn't in the pockets of developers. Locals need to be working hard to make sure that non-locals are registered to vote.

Anne Rault Deua River Valley

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All kinds of biking but what about fishing and boa&ng The Beagle Editor, Bike trails through our natural forest get $9.3 mil from Bushfire Recovery Grants Vol 16 September 15th 2017 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018

Andrew Constance, our local Member for Bega, has announced significant funding in excess of $9.3 million for Bike Paths in Bega and Eurobodalla namely • $ 5,000,000.00 Eurobodalla Shire Council to Complete stage two of the Mogo Adventure Trails Hub and • $ 3,914,356.00 Construc7on of the Narooma Mountain Bike Trails Hub PLUS • $ 461,625.00 Tathra safer pathways project to upgrade 2.5 kilometres of bike pathways in Tathra.

There is not a single cent into upgrading or improving marine infrastructure like boat ramps, fishing plaZorms, fish cleaning table or even expanded car parks, BBQ shelters and sites or even the CBD boardwalk and floa7ng pontoons.

It appears yet again the Eurobodalla Shire Council Execu7ves have failed to submit any applica7ons for grants under the Bushfire Recovery Funds on behalf of local and visi7ng families who fish and go boa7ng. However if you are young athle7c person with a trail bike it looks as if you will be pampered and provided with trails and even toilets throughout our natural forests.

What is it with Eurobodalla that does not appreciate that we are boarded on the east with the world’s best natural seascape to walk along, swim in, boat and fish on. Where is the money?

Harry Watson Smith

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Dalmeny Narooma Bushwalkers news Thursday 24 June Shell Point Ringlands Track weeding, instead of a bushwalk today, annually the Dalmeny Narooma Bushwalkers with the help of ESC Landcare Co-ordinator Emma Patyus, go to Shell Point Vol 16 September 15th 2017 at east27th end2018 of Ringlands Walk to do some 28 April December 7th, 2017 Volthe 48 weeding.

Today 10 walkers met Emma, and aMer gathering gloves, bags and informa7on they set off. The first bit of track was fine, one lantana and some liNle lantana’s were quickly delt with, then they hit the Mother of Millions and the pulling began. Some Asparagus weed, too, Cape Ivy, everyone was pleasantly surprised by the lovely tall grasses, salt bush, and na7ves out at Shell Point. AMer about 40 minutes, they had morning tea, sheltered from the n/w winds.

Then back to the weeding. Another hour, backs started to ache, 20 bags were filled, and with the clouds moving in, all decided to call it a day, and head back to the cars. Here Emma was thanked by the walkers, we all learnt a thing or two about our vegeta7on on the Ringlands Track. The walkers are hoping to go back later in the year and do a bit more.

Sat 26 June, 12 walkers meet up at Noble Park and headed out to Cobra Mountain, about 30 minutes drive west of Narooma, a beau7ful winters morning too, no wind. We started well, heading down Mt Long Road, now a bush track, almost overgrown with new vegeta7on aMer the bushfires, aMer about 1km we found an old car wreck, then an old bee hive area, and to the right a cage where something was grown before the fires!

Proceeding along towards a forestry trail we had morning tea, then things got a bit harder, bush bashing down a trail and the bush kept leading us south, and we needed to go east, more and more vegeta7on logs, holes, rocks, but we kept going, came to a gully, eventually, climbing out of there, to an old mining area, perhaps gold was mined here.

The walk leaders Amanda and Jan decided to head back up to Mt Long which would be easier instead of more bush bashing down to the creek. Lunch was had once we arrived at the top. It was decided to do Mt Misery trail at the top for views, then made our way back to the cars.

A short but hard 7km, however we all arrived back safely with a grin on our faces, and Amanda and Jan were thanked for taking the walkers out to this liNle known walked area.

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Reading—Moruya Books 'Ariadne', Jennifer Saint's acclaimed debut novel, is a great read for fans of Madeleine Miller's 'Circe' and now has the 7ck of approval from the masked maidens of #moruyabooks Vol 16 September 15th 2017 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018

'Ariadne', Jennifer Saint's acclaimed debut novel, is a great read for fans of Madeleine Miller's 'Circe' and now has the 7ck of approval from the masked maidens of #moruyabooks #holidayreads In one of the most famous Greek myths, Ariadne betrayed her father, King Minos, to help Theseus defeat the Minotaur. But Theseus in turn betrayed her. This is her story.

A mesmerising retelling of the ancient Greek myth of Theseus and the Minotaur. Perfect for fans of CIRCE, A SONG OF ACHILLES, and THE SILENCE OF THE GIRLS. 'ARIADNE gives voice to the misused Princess of Crete who betrayed her father to save Theseus from the Minotaur. Relevant and revelatory.' - Stylist As Princesses of Crete and daughters of the fearsome King Minos, Ariadne and her sister Phaedra grow up hearing the hooaeats and bellows of the Minotaur echo from the Labyrinth beneath the palace. The Minotaur - Minos's greatest shame and Ariadne's brother - demands blood every year.

When Theseus, Prince of Athens, arrives in Crete as a sacrifice to the beast, Ariadne falls in love with him.

But helping Theseus kill the monster means betraying her family and country, and Ariadne knows only too well that in a world ruled by mercurial gods - drawing their aNen7on can cost you everything.

In a world where women are nothing more than the pawns of powerful men, will Ariadne's decision to betray Crete for Theseus ensure her happy ending? Or will she find herself sacrificed for her lover's ambi7on?

ARIADNE gives a voice to the forgoNen women of one of the most famous Greek myths, and speaks to their strength in the face of angry, petulant Gods. Beau7fully wriNen and completely immersive, this is an excep7onal debut novel.

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100 Years Ago—2nd July 1921 A FAST (?) PONY. – an amusing incident occurred during the race program at the Poultry Show on Saturday, when the rider of one of the ponies in the LoNery Race jumped off at the last turn and beat his mount home.

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CHANGE OF PROPRIETORSHIP. – Mr. Arthur Cooper (late A.I.F.), and son of Mr. T. Cooper, of Araluen, is about to take over the business of the Club House Hotel from Mr. W. Ryan, who is moving into Smyth’s house in Campbell street.

FOOTBALL. – A game was played on the Park on Saturday last between teams represen7ng Moruya and Bodalla, and aMer a closely contested struggle ended in a win for Bodalla by 10 points to 8. The game had a rather unpleasant termina7on, the players going off the field before the 7me had expired.

CENSUS RETURNS. – The census returns give the popula7on of the Eden-Monaro electorate at 54,758. The Barrier and Darling are the only two electorates with a smaller popula7on. Two have more than doubled the popula7on. This would indicate that there will be some change in the exis7ng electorate on the redistribu7on.

ILLNESS. – Early on Monday morning Mr. T. Kennedy, of Campbell street, was found by his neighbor, Mr. D. Buckley, on the floor of his bedroom in a semi-conscious state. Dr. Quilter was sent for, and aMer examina7on ordered the pa7ent to the local Hospital, where he is now rapidly improving…….Mr. J. Miller, who is being cared for at Ninderra, is in a very low state of health, liNle hope being held out for his recovery.

DEATH. – Mrs. B. Turner, of Mullenderee, has received the sad news that her father, Mr. Somers, formerly of Silver Mine, Moruya, but now of North Sydney, had died at 2 o’clock on Monday at the age of 68 years. Up to the 7me of going to Press no par7culars of Mr. Somers sudden demise had been received by his daughters Vulcan Street Moruya here, Mesdames T. Henry and B. Turner, for whom much sympathy is felt.

PERSONAL AND OTHERWISE. – Coming soon – Steele Rudd’s great Australian Comedy ‘On Our Selec7on’.

Watch for date.

A Scotch minister once no7ced a crowd of urchins clustered around a dog of doubZul pedigree. “What are you doing, my boys?” he asked, with fatherly interest. “Swappin’ lies,” volunteered one of the boys. “The fellow that tells the biggest one gets the pup.”

“Shocking!” exclaimed the minister. “Why, when I was your age I never even thought of telling an untruth.”

“You win,” chorused the urchins. “The dog’s yours, minister.”

IMPORTANT NOTICE. – The Opossum is protected in the Broulee P. P. District. This is in answer to the numerous inquiries I have received. GEO. GORDON. Sec. FOR SALE. – FOUR-WHEELED HOODED VAN, HORSE and HARNESS. All in good condi7on. Apply – A. LYNCH’S COTTAGE. Gundary.

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Reading—A beer with Baz Mick entered pub, scanned the room, rubbed an eye and decided to take up a stool at the bar. He rechecked the front bar. No Bazza.

The young bar aNendant served him a schooner, waived the payment and passed him a photograph.

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The aNendant widened his eyes, 7lted his head back slightly and waited.

Mick turned the photograph over but the young bar aNendant s7ll hovered. ‘It’s called a postcard. In the olden days people used to send you one of these to get you jealous about their holiday.’

The bar aNendant leaned in ‘How do you show you ‘like’ it. I mean there is no buNon at the boNom of it to press to give it the ‘thumbs up’ or a ‘heart’, and you can’t even make a comment.’

Mick ran his fingers through his hair. ‘If you don’t like it, you put it in the bin. I suppose if you like it a lot, you would put it up on the no7ceboard over there, and people might make a comment to each other whilst they’re having a beer.’

Mick ignored the shake of the head and put his glasses on.

Dear Mick, You probably have forgo!en I told you I was heading out west for a bit of a road trip. I’ve leD ten dollars with the bar a!endant for a beer, as I don’t want you talking about me.

I got away just before the whole COVID-19 outbreak in Sydney and I must admit, I feel a bit like Popeye the Sailor with only half a can of spinach in me. I’ve only had the first shot of the vaccina on but I’m probably safer out here, near Broken Hill, as they could mandate a ten kilometre social distancing rule and you would s ll only find a kangaroo for company.

The sunsets are easily the most striking feature this far west. The sun exhausts itself into a red earth with soothing soD yellows, fading to purples of varying hues. It really is quite spiritual and almost forgiving of whatever sins it has witnessed over the day, decade or even millenniums. It’s somewhat unifying. The earth’s unques oning acceptance of a weary sun at the end of the day does bring on reflec on. Anyhow Mick, you’re probably nodding off into your free schooner.

On a lighter note, the beer is much be!er out here. Water is at such a premium, they can’t afford to dilute their amber fluid.

All the best, Bazza The young bar aNendant interrupted his thoughts. ‘Well Mick, do you like it enough to put the postcard thing up on the no7ceboard?’

Mick took a sip of his beer, gave it a good swirl in his mouth and gave the schooner glass a wary look.

‘Ahhh…. yeah ok, but you beNer give me some whiteout. I’ll knock out the last paragraph.’

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All the known gigs to date: Jul 2nd -Rob Simpson – Batemans Bay Soldiers Club (7.30pm) July 3rdSeptember - POSTPONED_ The Affinity Quartet present an aMernoon Vol 16 15th 2017 28 December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 April 27th 2018 concert of quartets by Mozart and Mendelssohn 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM -St Paul's Anglican Church - Tilba St, Narooma Jul 3rd - Dave Newman at Tilba Winery Jul 3rd - Rick Bamford – Tuross Club (7pm) Jul 3rd - Rob Simpson - Batemans Bay Soldiers Club (7.30pm) Jul 3rd - Dave Berry at the Catalina Country Club Jul 4th - Garry Carson Jones – Camel Rock Brewery (12.30pm) Jul 9 - Dust and Echos – Batemans Bay Soldiers Club (7.30pm) Jul 10th - Joe Driscoll – Tuross Club (7pm) Jul 10th - Dave Ferrante at Tomakin Social Club Jul 10th - Dust and Echos – Batemans Bay Soldiers Club (7.30pm) Jul 10th - Oscar Litchfield at Tilba Winery Jul 3rd - Teelba at Tilba Winery 12:30pm Jul 24th - Robin Simpson at Tomakin Social Club Jul 31st - Caravãna Sun hiQng Tilba Valley Winery & Ale House with local supports Benji and the Saltwater Sound System and Jakob Poyner Jul 31st - Caravana Sun at Tilba Winery Jul 31st - The Pearlerz at Tomakin Social Club

Oct 8th- Owen Campbell at Tilba Winery

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Moruya Film Club screen each month at The Red Door A film quiz is run for an eager audience with chocolate prizes and a bit of fun. Here are the ques7ons and answers from the film last Saturday. See how you fare?

Gary Smith. Moruya Film Club Quizmaster.

MORUYA FILM CLUB - FILM QUIZ Ques&ons 1.

Elvis Presley starred in many films, what was his middle name ?

2.

In 2006 actor Phillip Seymour Hoffman won Best Actor Oscar for his portrayal of which writer ?

3.

Shirley McLaine was roman7cally involved with which Australian poli7cian ?

4.

Which historic person does Kevin Costner portray in the 1987 film The Untouchables ?

5.

The 1973 film Jonathon Livingstone Seagull won an Emmy Award for best sound track. Who wrote the film score ?

6.

Name any of the three main actors in the 1950’s Hollywood Road To…… film series ?

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More Art Please (MAP) Collec&ve presents Narooma Nights MAP Collec7ve is proud to present a series of video projec7ons, screening every night for the month of July.

The series of two screenings will be showing in Narooma Gallery's front window.

Series one: Untold Eurobodalla: video interviews.

Recently part of the exhibi7on of the same name at the Basil Sellers Exhibi7on Centre.

This screening features interviews with Eurobodalla locals sharing their thoughts on what maNers in their life and how they feel about this place we call home.

Series two: A medita7on on the rela7onship between the built and natural environments. Orbit follows two trees for a year, the first is a living apple tree showing shiMing and changing. The second a telegraph pole, constant and fixed.

More info: Series one: 5-9.30pm, Thursday 1 July to Thursday 15 July.

Series two: 5-9.30pm, Friday 16 July to Saturday 31 July.

Cost: Free | T: 0419 168 079 E: MAP Collec7ve W: More Art Please

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Featured ar&st at Eurobodalla Regional Botanic Garden Ian (Bill) McKenzie is this months featured ar7st, Ian is an award winning ar7st, having studied graphic and fine arts at Randwick and Hornsby TAFE Colleges, he is also an associate member of the Royal Art Society Vol 16 September 15th 2017 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018 NSW. Concentra7ng on rural landscapes and buildings in a tradi7onal realist style, Ian's subject maNer also includes seascapes, botanical objects, outback country and rare detours into fantasy and abstrac7on.

Ian is a regular visitor to the Eurobodalla Regional Botanic Garden and many of the leaves featured in his watercolours were collected as studies from his 7me spent there.

Cost: Free | When: Now un7l 31 July.

Open: 9am-4pm, Wednesday to Sunday Where: Visitor Centre, Eurobodalla Regional Botanic Garden, Deep Creek Dam Road, Batemans Bay | More info: T: 4471 2544 | E: ERBG

Eurobodalla Fibre and Tex&le Ar&sts' Group (EFTAG) presents Connec ons to our place EFTAG is a dynamic, innova7ve and inspiring group of fibre and tex7le ar7sts. They s7mulate and inspire members to strive for excellence in exis7ng and emerging art prac7ces.

2020 provided an opportunity for the ar7sts to focus their aNen7on closer to home, renewing connec7ons with their favourite places and to learn the value of connec7ng with family, friends and community.

The theme of the exhibi7on Connec ons to our place expresses EFTAG ar7sts' responses to experiences of value with the connec7ons to places that give meaning to them.

Cost: Free Exhibi&on dates: Saturday 3 July-Sunday 11 July. Open daily 10am-4pm. Opening night: 6pm, Friday 2 July | Where: Mechanics Ins7tute, Page Street, Moruya | More info: E: EFTAG | W: EFTAG

Lyn Woolridge featured ar&st at The Gallery Mogo The Gallery Mogo is a Crea7ve Arts Batemans Bay (CABBI) venture open to local and regional visual art prac77oners, promo7ng the pain7ngs and 2D and 3D artworks of their members.

Currently, award-winning Malua Bay ar7st Lyn Woolridge presents her pastel pain7ngs of seascapes and rivers.

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AMH Automo&ve Group Rally of the Bay postponed Vol 16 September 15th 2017AMH Automo7ve Group Organisers of the 2021 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018 Rally of the Bay have made the difficult decision to postpone the event and are working with relevant authori7es and the NSW Rally Panel to secure August 28.

With ongoing restric7ons in Sydney and beyond, North Shore Spor7ng Car Club (NSSCC) is not confident that travel constraints will change sufficiently to allow the event to proceed on the 17th of July.

Event Manager Nigel Bland said the decision was extremely difficult. “Even if the stay-at-home order in Sydney is liMed, there’s s7ll a good chance people will be restricted from travelling” he said. “And whilst many of the compe7tors are not Sydney based, the en7re organising team is.”

“That’s leM us in a difficult posi7on. Do we con7nue with the event and hope that everything gets opened up next weekend, or do we make the decision now to give compe7tors the opportunity to plan for a new date.”

“There are so many variables at play here that it’s just not worth the risk to con7nue with the original date”, Bland concluded.

The event organising team met today and were confident the date change was the right decision based on the evolving health situa7on.

“The other op7on was to cancel the event altogether”, said NSSCC President, BreN Middleton.

“But there’s so many businesses in the Eurobodalla Shire that rely on our event. Last year we es7mated the rally brought $750,000 worth of economic benefit to the region and it’s important for us to support the local community”, Middleton con7nued.

“Three of our major partners are local to Batemans Bay including the Batemans Bay Marina Resort, the Village Centre and Bridge Plaza shopping centres and the Eurobodalla Shire. We’ve already invested in a major marke7ng campaign in the lead up to the event so moving the date is the best outcome for everyone.”

“We understand this now puts some pressure on compe7tors because there are other events that are now closer to ours, but the Rally of the Bay is such an iconic event and we know our rally teams will expect us to reschedule and go ahead with it”, Middleton said.

“With event scru7neering due to start this weekend, it’s important to make the decision before people start to get prepared. We hope our customers s7ck with us and that the event goes ahead in August and is a great success”, Middleton concluded.

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Moruya Ladies Golf Results Wednesday 30 June A perfect windless and sun filled winter’s day was the Volideal 16 September 15th 2017 backdrop the twenty nine ladies who 28 April December 7th,for 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018 th

par7cipated in the 5 Round of the Monthly Medal.

Congratula7ons to all winner’s: A Grade: Kym BaN , 73 neN. B Grade: Leonie Doolan, 71 neN. Vets

C Grade: Judi Hebbard, 78 neN.

Leonie Doolan excelled herself by being the overall winner of the day and the worthy recipient of her first new style Monthly Medal.

NTP on the 6th was ColeNe Blacklock for Div.1.

Paul Ferguson best of Tuross Head stableford field Tuross Head Country Club men’s golf recommenced on Saturday June 26 aMer a break due to wet weather and players soon proved they had not lost their touch.

Paul Ferguson won the stableford compe77on with a high 38 points winning on a countback from Ian McManus. Michael Hogan was a close third with 37 points.

Allan Langford and Allen Gannon handed in cards of 34 points to take out the remaining awards.

Above: Paul Ferguson stableford winner.

Below: Allan Langford and Nigel Barling at the presenta on.

Ball winners were Col Houghton, Reg Apps, David Schmid with 33 points, Peter Mostyn, Nigel Barling, Tony Brown, Jim Wade, Brad Doolan 32 points, Bruce Cleeve, Ian Miller 31 points, Stephen Swanbury, Paul Coffey, Peter Hogan, Herb Muriwai, Trevor Jones 30 points, Rodney Kiley, Ian Lawson 29 points, Derek Hoare, Mar7n Booth and Shane Gschwend 28 points.

Nearest the pins were won by A grade players Rodney Kiley, Brad Doolan and Ian McManus on the 4th, 6th and 7th holes.

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CATALINA LADIES GOLF – Results 30 June 2021 An excellent turnout of 72 Ladies competed in today’s Stableford Event. Good playing condi7ons resulted in a number of Ladies successfully scoring above their handicaps, full details of the results are as follows: Vol 16 September 15th 2017 Division 1 27th 2018 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48

1st Nikki Frank (12) 38 points 2nd Bronte Eppelstun (22) 36 points 3rd Sophie Eppelstun (6) 36 points 4th Sue Demamiel (24) 35 points Nearest the Pin: Sophie Eppelstun – Hole 11

Place GeNers: Eighteen Ladies who scored 31 points (or more) managed to win a ball.

Division 2 1st Sandra McKenzie (27) 40 points 2nd Marion Edmonds (27) 37 points 3rd Sandra Keon (32) 35 points 4th Rosemary Weeks (26) 34 points Nearest the Pin: Eileen A Davis – Hole 14 Division 3 1st Lynne Richardson (40) 37 points 2nd Julie Farrell (33) 35 points 3rd Louise Fogarty (36) 34 points 4th JeaneNe McDermoN (42) 34 points Nearest the Pin: Libby Gardiner – Hole 7

Broulee Runners June 30th 2021 The curse of COVID has struck the Broulee Runners again.

On the 14 October 2020 we were able to come together aMer 30 weeks of running isolated and now we are under the 7ght restric7ons again. Nevertheless, we have several dedicated supporters of the event, who have submiNed 7mes they recorded over one of the three distances.

In the 2 kilometres the 7me submiNed by Mitchell Beby is a 28 second PB and in only 7 seconds behind his outstanding athle7c old brother Riley. Mollie Kennedy recorded a 14 second improvement on her previous best 7me. Her younger brother Samson Kennedy establish an official 7me of 8.48 as his previous best was over a shortened course.

In the 5 kilometres Josh Connaughton recorded a 15 second PB it is obvious that his recent shoulder surgery has not slowed him down. Deb and Dave Connaughton are sending their virtual run from beau7ful ScoNs Head.

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Tuross Bowls Results AMer delays due to the ongoing wet weather Tuross Head Men’s Bowls were able to hold the semi-finals of the 2021 Triples Championship.

The 2017 weather on the day was perfect and the green Vol 16 September 15th 28 December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 April 27th 2018 played well despite the amount of wet weather. Both semi-finals proved to be very exci7ng games of quality bowls. The closeness of the games was reflected on both rinks and aMer 20 of the 25 ends to be played both games were level at 17 all!

Des Jackson, Col Fletcher and Marcel Kors played Mick Challice, Alan McLeod and Doug Williams in a game that had major momentum swings. Kors started well and lead 8 -2 aMer 4 ends. Despite Williams figh7ng back, Kors was able to build on the lead and looked comfortable at 17 – 12 aMer 18 ends.

Williams, with McLeod playing a major role, then turned the game around so that by the 23rd end he had grabbed a 20 – 17 advantage.

Kors then struck back with 3 shots on the second last end to see the Marcel Kors about to bowl teams in a one end play off at 20 all. Jackson and Fletcher gave Kors the advantage but a great bowl from McLeod saw him give his side the shot with only the skips to play.

With his last bowl Kors was able play into his team mates’ bowls and move one of them so it was now shot.

Williams was required to play a miracle bowl to snatch victory but he was unable to do so. Jackson, Fletcher and Kors moved into the final with a hard fought 21 – 20 victory.

In the second game Peter Macdonald, John Fahey and Joel Hilliard played Len Downie, Noel Downie and John Monks. This game was close throughout but also marked by momentum swings. Monks trailed early and aMer 7 ends Hilliard lead 7 – 4. However, Monks won the next 6 ends to move to a 12 – 7 advantage. It was then Hilliard’s turn to make a move and by the 19th end he led 17 – 14.

Monks regained the lead at 18 – 17 aMer winning the next 2 ends.

The final four ends were very 7ghtly contested and either side could have won them but Hilliard prevailed on all four to win the game 25 – 18 with the final score not reflec7ng the closeness of the match.

A highlight of the match was the performance of 88 year old Len Downie who lead very well for his side with most of his bowls finishing in compe77ve posi7ons. He was well supported by his younger brother Noel – himself 80 – who was returning from a nasty elbow injury.

Len and Noel Downie in ac on

The victory gives Macdonald, Fahey and Hilliard the chance to add to their championship wins for the year as they have all tasted success – Macdonald in the Major Singles and Fahey and Hilliard in the Major Pairs.

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The latest fishing report from the team at Tackle World VolMoruya 16 September 15th 2017 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018 Moruya River.

The river has been fishing rela7vely consistently, given we are in our winter phase. There have been low but consistent numbers of flathead towards the front of the system, with the salmon and tailor s7ll showing up to provide fun for the holiday makers in and around the Preddy’s wharf area.

As the waters start to clear up, the holes further upstream around the hospital are also seeing a few Flathead, Bream, Whi7ng and Luderick. Try using live nippers, worms or prawns as bait op7ons.

Tuross River.

With the water con7nuing to clear, reports form further upstream have started to surface. Under the Bodalla bridge, there have been reports of a few tailor geQng around. This surely is a sign that the waters are star7ng to clear up. You could expect to find the odd Mulloway siQng under tailor schools, looking to clean up any scraps. Like wise, Flathead will also be found under said schools, lurking for a free feed.

4 ways has been seeing Bream and Flathead as well. Your choice of baits or ar7ficials, for best chance at success.

Rock and Beach.

The tailor that have been on the beach have gone a liNle quiet this week, with the salmon s7ll having a good presence in the local beach guNers. The bream that have been in the mixed ground between the beach and the rocky headlands, also have started to slow a liNle. There have been good numbers of Drummer off the rocks this last week as a result of the bigger swells. They should hang around for a while yet. A liNle bread burley can en7ce them in close, and a lightly weighted prawn can tempt these brawlers.

Offshore.

For those that have been able to get out this last week, good catches of Flathead and Snapper have been reported. Try in the magic 30-40m mark for the flathead, with the snapper s7ll being in as liNle as 5-10m of water.

Remember that if you want to fish the breakwall, that diversions are in place for the road works along north head drive. These have been extended due to the delays caused by the weather on the Garlandtown Bridge upgrade. Head north up to Broulee Road to get access to the airport and breakwall.

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

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