Beagle Weekender Vol 220 August 13th 2021

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Your FREE online Eurobodalla weekend magazine.

Photo courtesy of Blank Canvas Cafe Your Beagle Weekly Index Arts ……………………. 37,38 Cinema ……………….. 35,36 Community ………………3 to 22 Reading ……………………..23 to 32 Food………………………… 0 Sport and Fishing ………. 39 to 45 Editorial …………………..2 What’s On …………….... 33,34

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editorial Welcome to this week’s editorial, It is clear from the cha7er on social media that the exodus from Canberra yesterday, ahead of the 5pm ACT lock down, has raised the anxiety levels of our community and opened old sores in the rela:onship between Eurobodallians and Canberraites. Let’s call them the Yellow and the Blue (based on the colour of their number plates).

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The Blue people were seen streaming out of the ACT yesterday towards the snow, the north, the west and to the South Coast. Fair enough. They were worried. There was a highly contagious COVID case in their community and, for the safety of themselves and their family the fled. They knew the Greater Sydney area was a No-go zone, they knew Victoria was off limits and they were aware that there were already western towns that were locked down.

They also knew that they could only leave if they had a legal loophole. As it turns out there was a loophole for those who were lucky enough to have a holiday house on the coast. So they came, with whatever worldly goods they could pour into their cars, and they drove, desperate to flee their homes ahead of The Rona.

The Yellow plate people saw what was happening and immediately became angry and also fearful. They raised their concerns about the loophole but that fell on deaf ears. They demanded the police set up roadblocks and turn back the :de. That too was ignored as the law was the law and the Blue people were allowed to come if they met set condi:ons.

The problem we have on the South Coast is that we are seen to be #allkindsofnatural. We have wide empty beaches, vast forests and not many people. The most important thing at the moment is that we don’t have The Rona.

The Rona is scary. It kills without discrimina:on. For that reason alone it is understandable that the survival ins:nct of a family would be to try to escape it. To flee. Imagine if, during the bushfires, our borders were closed and we, as a community were told we were not allowed to leave without “an exemp:on”. There would have been massive outcry. There would have also been an exodus by any means for those who put themselves and their family above “the law”. The exodus away from harm would have seen locals flee via state forest roads, by foot if need be, and by boat if thy had access, or could pay for a passage to safety.

What we have now in the Eurobodalla are Blue people, fleeing the threat and coming to what they consider to be a safe place. Blue people, and at their core, just like you and I. Human, Fearful. Fleeing. Should we turn them around. Should we round them up and send them home. Maybe we could round them up and lock them in our evacua:on centres to then process, one at a :me, to determine if they do have reason to remain. With holiday homes it is arguable as to why they should have preference over those arriving with tents or a caravan. And what of those arriving by sea?

In the past it was fires, this :me the threat to life is Rona. Around the corner is Climate Change. How will we react when we have an influx looking for water, looking for work to feed their family, looking for a new life and arriving with just the clothes they have on? Maybe they began their journey in the Northern Territory or Western Australia and have been rejected, one state, aKer another, and told to move on. And what of those Metropolitans who will be escaping Financial Calamity and Des:tu:on, unable to find food in the Concrete Jungle, looking for simple shelter and survival? What of our lack of services and inadequate infrastructure. We can barely manage for ourselves. Will we turn them away saying “If we let you in it will open the flood gates. It will affect our way of life. We are not prepared. We can not cope”.

Maybe we need a policy. Maybe we could call it Opera on Sovereign Borders. Maybe we could patrol the borders of the South East to ensure only those we permit are able to enter, and, under new rules, able to leave as well. But we know already that even if we warn people from the ACT, from the west, the north and the south, that if they come they will be prosecuted (and persecuted), they won’t Stay at Home.

On a global level Australia looks like a safe haven, free of war, with clean air, clean water, land to grow food, land to build a humble home, adequate medicine and reasonably free of Rona. As the planet warms, They Will Come, by whatever means possible to survive. From the Sub Con:nent, Asia, and the Pacific. Will we turn them away if they come? And what if it is us who needs to flee? Should we be turned away from trying to survive and finding security for those we love? Food for thought.

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COVID cau%on as Canberra case confirmed Vol 16 September 15th is 2017 Eurobodalla Council exercising cau:on as COVID-19 cases in the 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018 greater region con:nue to rise.

As of Thursday aKernoon, there were no posi:ve COVID cases in Eurobodalla however the ACT had been put into lockdown aKer a man in his 20s contracted the virus and visited 14 Canberra venues while infec:ous.

Council’s General Manager Dr Catherine Dale said Council would con:nue to monitor and follow NSW Government advice.

“We are holding regular staff mee:ngs to everyone is kept abreast of the changes and we’re considering every possible scenario to allow us to prepare,” she said.

“Community safety is paramount and this Delta outbreak is serious.

Please remain vigilant with your use of masks, hand hygiene and QR code check-ins and, if you have even the mildest of symptoms, please get tested.

Above: Eurobodalla Council’s General Manager Dr Catherine Dale said Council would con nue to monitor and follow NSW Government advice.

“It is also important to keep a check on the NSW Government website every day for updated venues in case you have come in contact with the virus.”

Dr Dale urged Canberra residents who might have come into the shire prior to the Canberra lockdown to abide by the rules.

“More than 30 per cent of Eurobodalla residents are over 65 – the last thing we want is for any members of our community to be put at risk,” she said.

The majority of Council services remain open for now, however residents are strongly encouraged to do business with Council over the phone or online.

Buyback centres at the shire’s :ps are closed and the Dr Mackay Community Centre at Moruya is open to clients only.

The Eurobodalla Bushfire Recovery Support Service shopfront is also closed, however support is available over the phone on 4474 7434 or email recovery@esc.nsw.gov.au For the latest informa:on about COVID-19 visit h7ps://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19

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Moruya car crash : boy airli/ed to Canberra A teenage boy has been injured following a serious crash on the state’s South Coast this week.

Just before 10pm (Tuesday 10 August 2021), police will allege a Holden Commodore was stolen from an Vol 16 September 15thStreet, 2017 Moruya. address on Vulcan 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018

Shortly aKer, officers a7ached to South Coast Police District observed the vehicle allegedly being driven in a dangerous manner. Officers patrolled the area before a7ending a single-vehicle crash in Murray Street, Moruya.

The driver – an 18-year-old man – and his 14-year-old passenger were removed from the vehicle by members of the public and treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics. The younger boy suffered a fractured femur and was taken to Moruya Hospital before being airliKed to Canberra for further treatment.

The older man was arrested and taken to hospital for mandatory tes:ng.

The vehicle was seized and will undergo further examina:on.

A crime scene was established, which was examined by specialist police from the Crash Inves:ga:on Unit, who have commenced an inves:ga:on into the circumstances surrounding the collision. Charges are expected to be laid.

Anyone who witnessed the crash, has informa:on regarding the lead up to the collision or has dashcam footage of the incident is urged to call Batemans Bay Police on 4472 0099 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Anyone with informa:on about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or h7ps:// nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Informa:on is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report

Opera%on Regional COVID-19 Response NSW Police are con:nuing their COVID-19 compliance opera:on on key arterial and back roads across regional NSW In the past 24 hours, 79 PINs were issued by Traffic and Highway Patrol Command as part of the opera:on.

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SE Tes%ng Clinics update Following the news about COVID-19 cases in the ACT, many of Southern NSW LHD’s tes:ng clinics are very busy.

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While NSW residents who have visited the ACT since 5 August are under stay at home orders, tes%ng is not required as part of those orders.

Who should get tested?

People should seek tes:ng only if: They have been iden:fied as a close or casual contact.

They are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms such as fever, dry cough, shortness of breath or a sore throat.  They have visited a venue of concern/exposure site.

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ACT exposure sites: h7ps://www.covid19.act.gov.au/act-status-and-response/act-covid-19-exposureloca:ons NSW venues of concern: h7ps://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infec:ous/covid-19/Pages/case-loca:ons-andalerts.aspx Tes%ng sites New tes:ng sites and longer clinic opening hours are in place across South East NSW. Check this website for details. It will be updated with new pop up clinics : h7ps://www.snswlhd.health.nsw.gov.au/our-services/infec:ous-disease/covid-19 Be prepared to wait During this period of high demand, anyone seeking a test should be prepared to wait. Take water and snacks and use the portaloos or outside toilets at the tes:ng site. Please do not enter a health facility while you wait for your test.

Pre-registra%on It is recommend the community pre-register for a COVID-19 test by calling 1800 318 248. A support line is open daily from 7am – 5pm. Pre-registra:on can also be done using an online enquiry form.

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Abalone Offenders in Hot Water A/er Being Found Guilty in Narooma Local Court Vol 16 September 15th 2017 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018

Tough penal:es have recently been imposed on Abalone offenders in NSW Far South Coast local courts. On 15 July 2021 in Narooma Local Court a Fisheries prosecu:on from Aragunnu (south of Bermagui) was finalised.

Two local men were apprehended by Fisheries Officers in possession of 262 shucked abalone at the Aragunnu campground within the Mimosa Rocks Na:onal Park. The men were sentenced on 11 March and 15 July 2021 aKer one man pleaded not guilty to the offence, but was later found guilty by the court, while the second man plead guilty. The cumula:ve total of penal:es included 16 months' imprisonment, to be served by way of intensive correc:on orders, plus $12,250 in fines, addi:onal monetary penal:es, and costs.

These penal:es related to charges for abalone trafficking and possession of shucked abalone.

On 13 July 2021 in Bega Local Court, three men from the ACT pleaded guilty to joint possession of 95 abalone (87 prohibited size). The men were apprehended by Fisheries Officers at Baronda Headland, locally known as Cowdroys within the Mimosa Rocks Na:onal Park near Tathra. The three men were fined a total of $12,000 for charges in rela:on to exceeding the possession limit of abalone in circumstances of aggrava:on and possession of prohibited size fish in circumstances of aggrava:on. Dive equipment was seized by Fisheries for each ma7er and forfeited. The maximum penal:es for abalone theK include fines of up the $88,000 and terms of imprisonment up to 10 years for abalone trafficking.

Rewards of up to $1,000 are available for informa:on that leads to a convic:on of abalone thieves.

Informa:on can be reported to Fishers Watch on 1800 043 536 or via the online form h7ps://fal.cn/3gJWh

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community This week’s front cover photo is courtesy of Tony and Emily, the new owners of Blank Canvas Café in Batemans Bay. What a view !!

Tony moved to the area from Sydney where he had been in hospitality for over a decade.

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environment and away from city life and its hustle and bustle Tony admits that the magic of the decision was driven in part by the friendly locals and the layback life style.

The Blank Canvas has Tony and partner Emily immersing themselves into the community and with a dawn view like this it isn’t surprising to find Tony, as we did, at a table enjoy an early morning yarn with the locals while having his first cup of coffee for the day.

For those familiar with the Blank Canvas that was before it came under new ownership Tony assures that there are no major changes planned at this stage but to look forward to subtle things saying “We are planning to add local produces to our upcoming dinner menu, offer a selec:on of wines and provide a personal hospitality service”.

“Please feel free to drop in have a look at our amazing view and say g’day when you are in the Bay next :me!”

NOTE: This is NOT a paid ad—just a warm welcome to a new café in town

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Broulee community not backing down to Council's inep%tude and failure to provide evidence With Eurobodalla Council on the backfoot and looking to find a way out of the embarrassment they have

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coming to them from several quarters as Council struggle to stand by their intent to sell the community land claiming it to be classified as Opera:onal.

The first hurdle that Council must overcome is to explain to the community how the land was clearly iden:fied as Community Land in 1997 and again in 2001 and then "came to be" Opera:onal in 2003.

Council MUST provide evidence that such a reclassifica:on went before a Council mee:ng, was approved for public submissions, and then via a report voted to be reclassified. To date all the Broulee community has heard is that Council's computer records were in error.

With this statement Council appear to be of the opinion that the Opera:onal classifica:on is a default.

But now they are being requested, under a GIPA applica:on, to show evidence. The second hurdle Council now faces is the widespread backlash of the community who have developed a dis:nct distrust of anything any one in Council says.

Mee:ngs between community members and Council staff are not recorded and when discussions are referred to by the community the Council denies any such dialogue.

The distrust has been further inflamed by the show of disdain by some councillors who have decided that they don't a@end Public Access and Public Forum sessions to listen to presenta%ons by the Broulee community and others on the issue. It is understood that in briefings before these sessions the term "liars" has been used in reference to speakers.

There is no doubt that the level of toxicity that is building between the Broulee community and Council needs redress. In this case though the confronta%on is between staff and the community with the majority of elected councillors doing li@le to show interest or empathy to the community point of view.

The Broulee Mossy Point Community Associa%on have an electronic version of their pe::on to save the community land at the corner of Broulee Rd & Clarke St. h7ps://forms.gle/giRW12qkCmMsGzzaA

Above: Over one hundred people protested on Saturday, July 31 in Broulee. This COVID-safe gathering addressed the issue of covert land clearing on what is believed to be community land. This was the third community-led protest, regarding this issue. beagle weekly : Vol 220 August 13th 2021

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Restric%ons will be placed on holiday houses Kristy McBain posts: Lockdown restric%ons %ghtened Addi:onal lockdown restric:ons are being introduced following a Vol 16 September mee:ng of the 15th NSW2017 crisis cabinet. Restric:ons will be placed on holiday houses.

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People from locked-down areas are not allowed to travel to their second homes, except under special circumstances, such as maintenance, and only one person will be able to a@end.

The NSW government will also introduce isola:on payments for close contacts of COVID-19 posi:ve cases forced to miss work and isolate. This payment will begin Monday.

People wishing to leave Greater Sydney will need a permit to do so. Addi:onal COVID tes:ng clinics have also been set up across the region with other clinics extending their hours to open over the weekend.

Find your nearest NSW tes:ng loca:on: h7ps://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/health-and-wellbeing/clinics Distressed and need immediate support?

1. For emergency care, call 000 (Triple Zero). Even if self isola:ng, you are allowed to seek out emergency support.

2. Call Lifeline 24/7 on 13 11 14 3. For support via text midday to midnight, SMS Lifeline Text Crisis Service on 0477 13 11 1 4. For young people and children, call Kids Helpline 24/7 on 1800 55 1800

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COVID-19 check-in card now available Customers can 15th now2017 register for a COVIDVol 16 September 28 December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 April 27th 2018 19 check-in card which can be presented to supermarkets and other essen:al retail businesses to scan.

The card provides an alterna%ve checkin method for customers who don't have smart phones and/or those who are not comfortable using the Service NSW webform. Note: This check-in method is only available at businesses that have a QR compa:ble device. It is not mandatory for businesses to accept COVID-19 check-in cards.

Customers can download and print their COVID-19 check-in card or have a plas:c card mailed to them.

Their contact details will be securely stored within the QR code, which will prepopulate the webform when scanned by the business: The COVID-19 check-in card is a hard-copy (printed) card with a unique QR code that contains your registered contact details.

When you enter a COVID Safe business, a staff member scans your card and your visit to the premises is electronically recorded. If the business device is unable to read your QR code, the staff member will enter your details manually into the online webform.

Once you've created your card you can have it posted to you, or download a printable version immediately.

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classifieds SpecSavers are currently seeking an Optical Assistant to join our Batemans Bay team full time.

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To be successful in this role you will have fantastic organisation and communication skills, a good work ethic, the ability to work effectively in a team environment and thrive on working at a fast pace.

All training will be provided Contact mgr.batemansbay.au@ specsavers.com

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The Far South Coast Group of the CWA of NSW is holding their Music & Drama, Interna:onal & Vol 16 September 15th 2017 Agricultural Day2018 at the 28 April December 7th, 2017Bermagui Community Vol 48 27th Centre, Bunga St Bermagui on Monday 16th August at 9:30am for 10am.

We would like to welcome all who are interested to come and see the members from CWA of NSW Branches Batemans Bay to Eden having fun on stage or learn about our Interna:onal Country of Study, Malaysia and the Agricultural issues CWA of NSW are looking into.

The Eurobodalla Country Music & Social Club will be holding it’s free monthly concert in the air condi:oned comfort of the Mechanics Ins:tute Hall Nelligen on Sunday 22 ND AUGUST 2021. Commencing at 11.00am.

The concert will be held in line with COVID REGULATIONS Entertainers include, Alan Neal, Steve O’Meley, Wayne Gumm, Brian Coulton, & many more.

Visi:ng entertainers are welcome and should contact Brian 0497278433 or Marie on 0418977003 beagle weekly : Vol 220 August 13th 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 addi:on to the South Coast Beagle that owns The Beagle and the South Coast Travel Guide: The Nature Coast of NSW : from Durras to The Tilbas The Beagle Abode has been established to provide that service while also providing our readers with a glossy overview of latest proper:es on the market each week.

You can find Beagle Abode on the Beagle website under REAL ESTATE The latest Beagle Abode lis:ngs are also available each week as a FlipBook on the website and also distributed to readers via our social media pages and our twice weekly mailouts.

CLICK HERE: h7ps://www.beagleweekly.com.au/real-estate

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real estate South Coast Property Specialists (Carlene Franzen) Tips #1057:

Domes%c Violence in Rental Proper%es ItVol is a16very sad thing September 15ththat 2017domes:c violence occurs at all in our 28 April December 7th, Vol 48 27th community, but 2018 it is 2017 par:cularly difficult and complicated when it occurs in rental proper:es. Being a property manager in the real estate business is probably one of the toughest jobs in the industry as you are oKen dealing and media:ng between landlords and tenants who frequently have quite different perspec:ves on things.

But the job gets even harder when a domes:c violence situa:on emerges. Not only is there poten:al harm to the tenant(s) themselves, but there is poten:al damage to the property and then poten:al harm to the property manager in undertaking their du:es to inspect any damage to the property.

To try to address the situa:on, the Real Estate Ins:tute of Australia (REIA) is calling on governments to introduce strategies in a bid to protect property managers ’on the job’ as well as support those dealing with domes:c violence. REIA President, Adrian Kelly said a recent REIA survey released ahead of the now rescheduled Na:onal Women’s Summit found that 57% of property managers have experienced domes:c violence in tenancies in the past 12 months. ”Some 30% of property managers said they dealt with domes:c violence in tenancies two to three :mes a year. We are urging governments to address how property managers can gain support from local law enforcement and departments. Resources such as increased coaching and mentoring on how to deal with situa:ons as they arise will be instrumental in keeping these workers safe.”

Mr Kelly said 55% of the survey respondents believed toolkits would help in suppor:ng their role with 50% selec:ng support from police or local Department and 43% choosing coaching to assist in dealing with DV. Toolkits for both property managers and tenants are the most useful area of support, in par:cular, for less experienced staff while coaching and mentoring would assist in awareness of rights and responsibili:es, diffusion and even self—defence. ”Addi:onal feedback from the survey highlighted a need for clarity of repor:ng obliga:ons for property managers, considera:on of inclusion of a ’zero tolerance’ policy in both workplace and lease agreements, relevant physical protec:ons and establishing a na:onal database of violence tenants.” Mr Kelly added that State and Territory Ins:tutes are already enormously ac:ve in family and domes:c violence awareness ac:vi:es with a range of toolkits, training and philanthropic activities in place, but these should continue and be supported by a National Plan. ”The survey will inform the next Na:onal Plan to reduce Violence against Women and their Children and seek to understand how Australia’s property managers are dealing and responding to domes:c violence in tenancies,” he said. ”We all have a role to play in stamping out this deplorable ac:vity and we are keen to support our hardworking property managers do exactly that in a safe way.”

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Innes jumping ship before the facts are revealed We are only six months out from the grand opening of the Bay Pavilion. The building is going to cost more than $70 million. We all know that because we are reminded of it every day with building supplies skyrocke:ng.

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At some point the Council will have to come clean on how much more the building cost. They only received $51 million. That meant they had to find $19 million more.

Remember when Dale wouldn't tell us where the extra money was going to come from? In the end she was forced to reveal that Council would be dipping into savings, selling some assets, using the Southern Phone dividend payout and kicking in with the racecourse money. But is that enough to meet the increases of the build cost?

Looks like Council have themselves a manager for the new aqua:c centre. But do they have a manager for the theatre? And who will lease the café and the gymnasium?

The Council have declared the projected annual opera:ng costs of the centre to be "commercial in confidence" but at some point the running costs will have to come on to the books for all to see. That will include the deprecia:on of the building as well. It is already es:mated that it will cost over $2 million per year (including deprecia:on) to run the centre.

We have been told that Council will find money to pay for the running costs from the sale of the Batemans Bay Community Centre and Visitor Centre. The Council has been shadowy from the outset about this project. Sadly it already has a sour note that reeks of pork, being embroiled in acknowledged Pork Barreling.

Mayor Innes and the bulk of her vo:ng majority will be gone by the :me the centre is opened. If there is a ribbon to be cut it will be by a new Mayor and Council who will be inheri:ng the largest annual overhead in the history of Council facili:es. The Bay Pavilion financials have much to reveal when the project is complete as the "Commercial in Confidence" Business Case finally becomes available, via an outstanding GIPA request that has seen Council resist its release.

Only :me will reveal.

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Durras Community Associa%on - General Vol 16 September 15th 2017 Mee%ng -7th,Sat 28 April December 2017 21 August Vol 48 27th 2018 at 4pm Please note that there will be a Durras Community Associa:on (DCA) General Mee:ng on Sat 21 August 2021 at Durras Hall commencing at 4pm.

To ensure it is COVID-safe, if you are feeling unwell in any way, or have been in a declared hotspot in the weeks before the mee:ng, please DO NOT a7end the mee:ng. Also please provide a contact phone number when you sign the a7endance book or use the QR code for the Hall on arrival. The mee:ng will be held in the main Hall with social distancing.

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community Community Informa%on Sessions Eurobodalla Health Service Community members are invited to register to a7end an informa:on session to learn more about the Eurobodalla Health Service (EHS) including the new $200 million Eurobodalla Health Service Project (EHSP).

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Southern NSW LHD Chief Execu:ve Margaret Benne7 said the sessions will provide an opportunity to hear directly from the District about new models of care for the region, and an update from the project team on the EHSP. “It will be a great opportunity for people in our community to get an understanding of what we have planned and how it will support the region’s health care needs, and to encourage our community to ask ques:ons about the health services planned for our region,” said Ms Benne7.

The new health facility at Moruya will provide an overall increase in bed and service capacity than both Moruya and Batemans Bay hospitals currently combined and will be designed with the capacity to grow as demand for health services changes in the future. Once completed the new hospital will deliver high-quality contemporary and accessible care and feature a new emergency department, cri:cal care services, opera:ng theatres, a day stay surgical unit, ambulatory care services, increased capacity for chemotherapy and, paediatrics and maternity, as well as educa:on facili:es.

All members of the community are welcome to a7end the informa:on sessions. The sessions will be held in accordance with the latest COVID-19 Public Health Orders and numbers will be limited. QR codes and mandatory mask wearing will be in place for anyone a7ending.

Session bookings can be made through Eventbrite. Light refreshments will also be provided. Southern NSW Local Health District is working with Health Infrastructure to deliver the new hospital in Eurobodalla to meet the current and future health needs of the region from Narooma to Batemans Bay. For more informa:on about the sessions please contact HI EurobodallaHospital@health.nsw.gov.au or phone 02 6150 7339.

31 August – Moruya: h7ps://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/163798017279 1 September – Narooma: h7ps://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/163798338239 1 September – Batemans Bay 1pm: h7ps://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/163798302131 1 September – Batemans Bay 5pm: h7ps://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/163957145235

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Changed traffic condi%ons on Princes Highway at Batemans Bay Motorists are advised of changed traffic condi:ons from next week on the Princes Highway in Batemans Bay for u:lity 15th work2017 to be carried out.

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One of the two southbound lanes between La7as Point Road and Cranbrook Road will be closed in order to complete underboring of water mains and prepare for the commencement of major construc:on for the South Batemans Bay link road in the coming months.

Work will be carried out from Monday 16 August between 7am and 6pm on weekdays and between 8am and 1pm on Saturdays for approximately three weeks, weather permi^ng. Traffic control and a reduced speed limit of 40 km/h will be in place for the safety of workers and road users.

Motorists are advised to drive to the condi:ons, and follow the direc:ons of signs and traffic control.

Transport for NSW thanks road users for their pa:ence during this :me.

Beau%ful gentle Milly WAIT! Please don't think, 'Ragdoll; heaps of cuddles'. Yes the majority of Ragdolls seem to be like that, but Milly has her own unique personality. She prefers not to be picked up and held, yet she will rub up against your legs. So if you are not into a lot of close smooching, Milly will give you the Ragdoll beauty and all the other excellent Ragdoll traits without it.

She needs to feel very secure, in a confined area, without any other animals or children. Easily stressed, she would be best with a very kind caring person, safely inside but where she can lie in the sun.

Animal Welfare League NSW, Eurobodalla Branch is seeking a loving home for this 10 years old Ragdoll cat.

Microchip no. :981000300551913 Phone: 0410 016 612 Rehoming Organisa:on Number: R251000222.

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September UOW Learning Labs workshops: Bookings Vol 16 September 15th 2017 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018 now OPEN UOW Batemans Bay is pleased to announce that the University of Wollongong’s Learning Labs Program will return to the south coast this September ABOUT LEARNING LABS Learning Labs is a face-to-face enrichment holiday program designed for students who are excelling in their area of interest within their year group, and are seeking a challenging and fun experience during the school holidays. Li7le Learning Labs - Year 1 and 2 students Learning Labs – Year 3 to 6 students DETAILS 29 & 30 SEPTEMBER 2021 9.00 AM TO 3.30 PM UOW BATEMANS BAY CAMPUS, HANGING ROCK $165 OR $180 FOR TWO DAY WORKSHOP SPONSORSHIP PLACES AVAILABLE APPLY ONLINE NOW Applica%ons close on Wednesday, 18 August 2021. All applicants will be no:fied of the outcome of their applica:on by Friday, 20 August. For detailed workshop descrip:ons, how to apply, FAQ’s, and the online applica:on form, please go to: uow.info/learninglabs The workshops began at the UOW in 2012, and are in great demand among high-achieving students, with the number of par:cipants increasing to well over 1000 students placed in workshops in 2019. Learning Labs is an extension of the In2Uni Program which has been delivered in local schools since 2011.

A partnership between the University of Wollongong, Department of Educa:on and Communi:es, and the Catholic Educa:on Office; In2Uni is founded on a united focus of fostering lifelong learning and engagement with educa:on, whilst providing tangible outcomes for individuals.

The programs connect with individuals in schools and communi:es to build their aspira:ons toward higher educa:on, and to provide students with the knowledge and skills to achieve those goals; not only ensuring their successful journey but providing support once there.

Learning Labs is an enrichment program, designed for students who are performing in the top 10% - 15% in their area of interest within their peer group, and are seeking a challenging and fun experience during the school holidays.

All workshops are held over one or two days, and are presented by teachers and experts with specialist training. They cover a range of diverse and innova:ve disciplines that are designed to challenge and s:mulate the interest of the academically giKed. For full details and to apply, please visit uow.info/learninglabs, or contact the Batemans Bay Learning Labs team at bbay-learninglabs@uow.edu.au or 4472 9629.

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Over it!

I'm over it Covid!

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And I feel fab!

But, nowhere to go to celebrate.

Can't even call in on my old best mate!

Peter Locke (piano), Mike Walshe (acoustic bass) and Rob Brice (jazz guitar).

Warm up your Sunday with A Journey Through Jazz 2pm. Sunday 15 August St Bernard's Church 2 David St Batehaven

Mask comes off As I drive to the shop Back on again now, when I stop.

Adults $40; SCMS members and concessions $35

Mobile comes out to check in

Seats are limited, so don't delay. Purchase your ticket at www.southcoastmusicsociety.com

No freedom yet as I remember my pin?

Proudly presented by the South Coast Music Society

But I've had my two jabs, I say to myself Hoping that soon you'll say it yourself As I’m checked in to do my shop Chuffed underneath that I can stop Worrying about this disease Every :me I have a sneeze!

By Mary Murray

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Gadfly 189—By Robert Macklin No one likes to be the bearer of bad :dings, not even the IPCC in their frightening report on climate change. But recently I was asked to give a talk to the Vol 16 September 15th 2017 Australia-China Friendship Society, based on my book, Dragon and Kangaroo, the 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018 shared history of the two countries over the last 200 years. And right now the rela:onship is pre7y grim.

In fact, there’s no doubt that we live in what the Chinese would call “interes:ng :mes”. But the apocryphal curse applies just as much to the Chinese people – and their Communist Party leadership – as it does to the former colonial na:ons of Europe and their off-shoots in the United States and Australia.

We are all trying to survive a worldwide existen:al threat posed by manmade climate change and one of its most virulent manifesta:ons, the Covid-19 pandemic. We think things are bad now, but it’s en:rely possible that it’s only the beginning of a much more serious sequence of pandemics. We may well be at the start of an era that will determine whether our scien:sts and our poli:cal leaders have the imagina:on, the wisdom and the will to guide our species through its darkest hour.

If they fail, then the future doesn’t bear thinking about. But if we scrape through it occurred to me that given our shared history, China and Australia have a chance – albeit a slight one – to resume a rela:onship based on mutual respect and understanding.

Let’s not fall into the mental trap of thinking that the current Communist Dynasty will endure forever; that somehow it marks the end of Chinese history. Like all the others, it will eventually fall; the only ques:on is when. The human spirit demanding freedom, jus:ce and self-respect will triumph in the end.

Mean:me, as the Olympic Games has revealed quite beau:fully, when stripped to its basics, we are all equally human, equally prone to the strengths and weaknesses, the tumbles and revivals of life’s tribula:ons. Against that, we have different approaches to governance. In China, power and authority resides with the Emperor and is devolved to his agents. He is chosen either by family heritage or a cabal of associates. In Australia, authority rises from the people via the ballot box to the Execu:ve. But what is rarely appreciated is the concentra:on of power in the hands of the prime minister. He heads both the Execu:ve and the Legisla:ve branch and has final say in the appointment of the Head of State and the High Court judges.

So while we oKen say the two systems are incompa:ble, there are also strong similari:es; and both are subject to the iron law of Lord Acton: ‘All power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts absolutely.’

Clearly there’s a danger that Emperor Xi will try to divert a7en:on from domes:c disaster with the folly of a military Taiwan takeover. And while no Australian prime minister has yet tested the limits of his de facto power to remain in office, in a world at panic sta:ons over climate change and pandemics. we should not discount any possibility.

Nevertheless, I’m an op:mist. And paradoxically, the economic slowdown caused by the pandemic will give us a li7le more :me to act on climate change and think about the consequences if we fail. There’s :me to replace recalcitrant governments at the ballot box, or with a popular uprising in countries where the ballot box has been corrupted.

In the end, it’s up to us. And that’s good news. Well, goodish. robert@robertmacklin.com beagle weekly : Vol 220 August 13th 2021

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Where do we want to be in 20 years?

By Trevor Moore 16 September 2017 AVolfew days ago, 15th there appeared on a couple of Facebook 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018 Groups a picture of what looks like a physical adver:sement that asks the ques:on “where will we be in 20 years?” It seems that “Eurobodalla Council is reviewing the Community Strategic Plan, which outlines everybody's vision and aspira:ons for the Shire.” One of the posts asks, not unreasonably, “shouldn't a Community Strategic Plan for the next 20 years be undertaken by the new upcoming council?”. Probably yes but the interes:ng thing is that the current Community Strategic Plan, which was published in 2017, asked a different ques:on. It asked, “where do we want to be?” and I argue that this is a different ques:on, and needs to be tackled differently from the ques:on “where do we want to be in 20 years?” The difference arises because of the :me frame. It is the case that on page 1 of the 2017 plan the mayor writes about “work[ing] together over the next 20 years to enable and achieve a strong, vibrant and diverse community. There is nothing else in the document that suggests a :meframe.

The 2017 document is a good document. It is well laid-out and it is easy enough to read. It describes a vision. It says we should be friendly, responsible, thriving, and proud. Those are very fine a7ributes, but they cannot be interpreted other than against the backdrop of what the world looks like. Since the publica:on of that plan, we have faced fires, floods, and the plague. How did we do? We do not know because, although a set of key community indicators were published separately, I cannot find any measurement against them. One cannot disagree with the four a7ributes listed but the way in which we live up to them will change. And the result of that may be that their meaning may change. Indeed, their meaning may be different to different people.

The adver:sement says that the update to the 2017 plan will be achieved through asking four ques:ons.

These four ques:ons are nearly the same as the ques:ons asked for the 2017 plan, namely: where are we now? where do we want to be in 20 years' :me? how will we get there? and how will we know we've arrived? There’s nothing wrong with those ques:ons: they are basically Consul:ng 101 ques:ons and, I suggest, they will not give us the answer we need. The challenge lies in that phrase “in 20 years’ :me”. We need to know what the world will be like in 20 years’ :me. And, of course, we cannot. We can guess but we will be wrong. We do not have a crystal ball.

I do not know if a contract has been let to undertake this work. If it has, I have not seen the terms of reference. I hope a contract has not been let because the terms of reference for the “20 years’ :me” ques:on need to be carefully thought through, and I agree that this work should be delayed un:l aKer the new Council has been sworn in. This is not just because 20 years is a long way off.

There are plenty of industries that need to plan for longer than 20 years. The thing is that there is no single vision for 20 years that will work for everyone. We do so much need an answer as we need a conversa:on. The consultants that assist with this work We do not have a crystal ball will need to have a background in storytelling as well as (photo by Drew Beamer on Unsplash). informa:on collec:on, analysis and synthesis, and communica:on. They will need to describe scenarios of the world in 2041.

Thirty years ago, in 1992, I was lucky enough to be invited by a department of the UK Government to lead a team to take a look at technology trends over the following 18 years, to 2010 (18 years a strange number but it is three NATO planning periods). Now the client needed a view on this to be able to plan the UK’s defence capability. One ques:on we did not need to consider, but a ques:on that the Community Strategic Plan review must consider, is the interac:on between technology and society. Do we make technology beagle weekly : Vol 220 August 13th 2021

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Reading advances because society (or people) want them, or do we make technology advances and then see whether people adopt them? The truth is somewhere in between these two points of view. In the case of my 1992 review, we foresaw the rise of the internet, the extent of mobile communica:ons, we foresaw the concept of cloud storage, and we had an idea of a keyboard-less computer (though I would not say we forecast the smartphone and tablet). But we failed to foresee a technology that has today become indispensable to Vol 16 September 15th 2017 society.

We27th missed social media. We knew that there were (albeit primi:ve) internet no:ce boards (it wasn’t 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 2018 called the internet then) for sharing and exchanging informa:on - I had used these in the early 1980s - but projec:ng forward from them to Twi7er (founded in 2006) or Facebook (founded in 2004) was too much to expect.

So, let’s fast forward to 2021 and look back 20 years. Here are a few observa:ons: we had no iPhones: I men:on the iPhone because its design (rather than its technology) in large part drove the smart device. The iPhone appeared in 2007 as I noted above, there was no real social media and yet now it has transformed the way we interact and the way we get news. It has both shrunk the world while facilita:ng closer local connec:ons. Whether social media is a force for good in our lives is perhaps an open ques:on on-all-the-:me broadband was a novelty, now the idea that wi-fi is a layer in Maslow’s hierarchy is not as silly as it used to be the Windows PC was the dominant device to access the internet, now it’s the smart phone and if you use a computer, it is as likely to be an Apple as a PC there was very li7le online retail, today on-line retail has been an important factor in keeping locked down people rela:vely sane SARS arrived in 2002 but it was happening somewhere else. If you had asked a random someone about the Spanish ‘flu you would probably have got a blank look the cash rate in August 2000 was 6.25%: it’s currently 0.1% there were about 6 people working to support each person over 65, now it’s 5 and dropping Now not all these things are only about technology, but they are things that have changed us. We are a different society, with different connec:ons, different poli:cs, and some different economic instruments (Bitcoin came in 2009). If we are to take a look at where we would like to be in 20 years’ :me, then we have to have a conversion about what the world might look like at that :me. There is no single view of that but there could be a single conversa:on about it. We need to know what the likely parameters will be that will affect our well-being. Then we can talk about how we will need to respond. Consider these predic:ons. In 20 years' (in no par:cular order) … the world will have heated by another 1°C or so: extreme weather events (fires, floods, droughts) will be less extreme and more normal which will mean we will need strategies to protect ourselves and especially the vulnerable we will not use cash: that will mean there will be no bank branches. It will also mean that we need to understand how we help people who may be on the wrong side of the digital divide ar:ficial intelligence will be the norm and be driven by advances in quantum compu:ng: we all know that computers get more powerful and will enable quicker, faster, and hopefully be7er algorithms to analyse. We need to know that these algorithms are fair and just and that means robots everywhere, almost certainly displacing jobs. If something can be automated, then it will be: that includes the automa:on of parts of the jobs of professionals like lawyers and doctors as well as lower-paid jobs and even housework. In 20 years, robots will be able to detect emo:on and will be care providers. The impact of this on the Shire - as everywhere - will be enormous; it will change the economy our cars will drive themselves; they will be connected and nego:ate traffic situa:ons with one another. They are more likely to be hydrogen powered than electric con:nues…. beagle weekly : Vol 220 August 13th 2021

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Reading Con:nued…. body modifica:on will be increasingly normal, not ta7ooing and piercing but prosthe:cs and other ar:ficial body parts we communicate with technology through gestures, such as eye movement and arm movements.

Vol will 16 September 15th 2017 28 December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 April 27th 2018 Control of devices through telepathy will be capable of mass produc:on will be in its early adop:on stage virtual reality (VR) will supersede out current two-dimensional screens: the effect of this on educa:on will be significant as VR replaces textbooks the smartphone will be very old-school in 20 years. We will use augmented or virtual reality to pull up screens from very small devices that may be implanted in our bodies In addi:on to these changes, the world will be ho7er and there will be more extreme weather events, except that rather than being extreme they will be becoming the norm. This will have huge health implica:ons. The Federal Government’s recent Intergenera:onal Report tells us that economic growth will be slower because popula:on growth will slow though, I suspect, produc:vity may edge higher because of robo:cs. By 2041, even the most diehard of fossil fuel advocates will have given up. All our energy will come from renewable sources. This will happen because no one will invest in fossil fuel anymore, a trend that is nearly here today.

The changes in our lives as far as work is concerned will mean that we will enjoy a universal basic income.

It is possible that these ideas are wrong, they probably are in detail but probably not in concept. They may worry you. They worry me but that’s because I will be 91 in 2041 and the world will not be my world. My granddaughters will be in their 20s. It will be their world and they will not be scared of it because they will have grown up with it.

When the consultants that are engaged to update the Community Strategic Plan, they will need to factor all this into the conversa:on that they have. They will need to be clever enough and experienced enough to know that where we want to be in 20 years is not a ques:on but a conversa:on.

Postscript: some readers will know that as well as having been a consultant for 40 years I am also a mathema:cian. For any other mathema:cians out there, I predict that we will not have solved the Riemann Hypothesis and nor the Goldbach Conjecture and we s:ll will not know if P = NP (which will con:nue to limit the poten:al of quantum compu:ng).

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350 Eurobodalla says the Code Red world shares our bushfire pain.

The IPCC Report shows that South East Australia faces more droughts with occasional floods. As we have experienced we now have more extreme fire weather days and a longer fire season. On our coastline the ocean is hea:ng up faster15th than2017 elsewhere.

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Wildfires in Canada, USA, Siberia, Greece and Turkey make it obvious that the whole world is suffering from the climate crisis. Unprecedented floods, fires, droughts and storms are all signs that we need to act on climate.

Serious damage is happening at only 1.1 degrees of global warming and 1.4 degrees across Australia’s land areas. Stopping global temperature rise at or below 1.5 degrees is essen:al for our present and future safety.

Coral bleaching is slowly killing the Great Barrier Reef, with three events in five years. The Morrison government cannot pretend the Reef is not in danger.

350 Eurobodalla says we need ac:on, not more excuses.

The Morrison government has only a weak target of 26 – 28% when a 45% reduc:on by 2030 is the minimum recommended by the government’s scien:fic advisers.

Australia’s emissions are only falling due to a reduc:on in the rate of land clearing since 2005, otherwise emissions rose by 6% from all other sources between 2005 and the start of Covid restric:ons.

Public subsidies for new gas power and for gas explora:on will increase Australia’s emissions and make our problems worse. As with the pandemic, Morrison is failing in his duty to keep Australia safe.

350 Eurobodalla says we can halt the downward spiral.

There is a narrow path to avoid climate catastrophe, but only through rapid and deep emissions reduc:ons. There is no room for any new fossil fuel developments – including gas – if we are to avoid catastrophe.

We can get all of our electricity and deliver it reliably from exis:ng wind, solar, ba7eries and hydro technology. We need a rapid, fair transi:on to renewables and new forests to draw carbon from the atmosphere in order to return to a safe climate.

Allan Rees

The Beagle Editor, On this day, two years ago today, 13 August 2019, your Council voted down the Climate Emergency Declara:on mo:on, put forward by Cr Pat McGinlay, seconded

by Cr Anthony Mayne.

The minutes of that mee:ng demonstrate that Council did everything it could to avoid agreeing to anything meaningful or useful in respect to climate change.

Since that day, we have had the worst drought on record, the ho7est year on record, followed by unprecedented bushfires and seven major flooding events.

Two years ago, with my youngest child on my hip, I stood up in front of my Shire's Council and implored them to listen to the science and act on climate change.

Michelle Hamrosi

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Reading—le@er to the editor The Beagle Editor, The Mullenderee floodplains north of the Moruya River and the Tuross River floodplains are the most fer:le large scale agricultural farms in the Eurobodalla.

Vol 16 September 15th 2017 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018 Because these farms are large enough to support full-:me farmers the rest of us all benefit.

By 'us', I include the fresh food growers (see them at Tuesday farmers market), the small acreage hobby farmers and the residen:al dwellers with our gardens.

In Moruya we have two produce stores (Harrisons and Turnbulls), two hardware stores and Moruya Engineering just some of the businesses that are required and benefit from large scale farmers and which 'us' small-:me farmers and gardeners subsequently benefit.

By severing the Mullenderee with the purple alignment we are pu^ng these large farm businesses at risk and the whole of the Eurobodalla will be less vibrant. The yellow alignment is on State owned land north of the river with sound founda:on strata (unlike the Mullenderee) and no homes are at risk.

The yellow alignment will have the best cost/benefit ra:o and this is needed to put our bypass ahead of other State wide road projects compe:ng for scarce funding. By promo:ng any other alignment this bypass will repeat the saga's of Berry and Murrumbateman bypasses. Both towns saw different op:ons split the community for years and years which played into the hands of the State Gov't by delaying the alloca:on of funds. Moruya mustn't get caught by any of this poli:cal shenanigans.

The yellow alignment is buildable, needs to be adopted and a :meline set in place.

Ross Hayward.

All available with our longest term resident been in foster for 3 months.

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Thoroughly Modern: The Life + Times of Moir + Sutherland Architects Author: Peter Freeman Vol 16 September 15th 2017 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018

Publisher: Uro Publica:ons 2021, Designer: Hannah Gamble, ISBN: 9780648685883, Format: Hardcover, 245mm(H)x290mm (W), 320pp

Following the death of her husband Walter Burley Griffin in 1937, Marion Mahony Griffin briefly returned to Canberra.

The city was beginning to develop from the plans the Griffins had designed for it two-and-a-half decades earlier, but there were only two buildings in par:cular she found noteworthy: the Civic Theatre (since demolished) and a small and house and studio at 42 Melbourne Avenue. Both were designed by early modernist architect Malcom Moir.

For a brief period between the end of the Depression and the beginning of WWII, Canberra, one of the twen:eth century’s handful of new, planned ci:es, looked set to be defined by the dis:nc:ve precepts and forms of ‘Func:onalism’. It represented a clear break with the architectural conven:ons of the past, and Malcolm Moir and his partner in life and prac:ce Heather Sutherland were at the forefront of this push as designers of a singularly coherent collec:on of residen:al and commercial buildings, spread throughout the fledgling city.

The richly illustrated narra:ve of Thoroughly Modern traces the evolu:on of Moir and Sutherland’s architecture, some of the earliest examples of modernism built in Australia, and the subsequent achievements of Ian Slater and Neville Ward, Malcolm’s architect partners following Heather’s tragic death in 1953.

This remarkable history examines the na:onal and interna:onal contacts and influences that shaped and informed Moir and Sutherland’s work and brings together a wealth of primary source material, including exquisitely rendered water colour sketches, architectural drawings, period photography, and correspondence, to paint a picture of the thrilling but at :mes deeply challenging beginnings of Canberra and modernist architecture in Australia.

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100 Years Ago—6th August 1921 NINE consecu:ve days of cold bleak winds.

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LEAVE OF ABSENCE. - Matron Constable, who has been granted two months’ leave of absence, leK on Thursday to enjoy her well earned rest. Relieving Matron Grundy, who nursed Mr. Ollie Harrison’s li7le son through an a7ack of diptheria a few years ago, has arrived to take up her du:es at the Hospital.

FOOTBALL. – The football match which took place on Saturday aKernoon between Braidwood and Bateman’s Bay, on the former’s ground, was commenced in a snow storm, and the ground resembled a “slippery dip” more than a football field, thus pu^ng a stop to anything approaching scien:fic play. The ball soon became saturated with water and the players clothes with mud, but like mud larks, the players of both sides fairly revelled it the mire to the spoiling of the nice new white pants of the local team. The game was hard from the beginning, as, owing to the nature of the ground, a player when tackled would come a harder thud than a tackler could have managed on a solid dry ground. Braidwood won by 14 to 3.

A. & P. Society. - A commi7ee mee:ng of the A. & P. Society held on Wednesday, was a7ended by Messrs.

D. Hutchinson (chair), A. Lou^t, R. J. Anderson, W. S. Nelson, H. W. Luck, R. B. Heffernan, J. E. Lavis, L. D. Colle7, P. J. Mylo7, T. Flood and R. L. Dawson…..

THE TRUE CIVIC SPIRIT. – The following is an extract from Shire Engineer Dawson’s report of 3rd August, submi7ed to the Eurobodalla Shire Council (right), regarding road improvement works recently carried out on road Central Tilba towards the cemetery, and to Sherringham and Wallaga Lake: - “A start was made early in July, and I visited the roads on the 19th and found that about 30 chains or more had been ploughed and re-formed, a good, deep, roomy water-table cut, and also a stretch of nearly 20 Vulcan Street Moruya chains of gravel put out. There were three single horse drays and four men (all free laborers) at work, and two men paid by the Shire, one spreading the gravel and one in the pit. It has cost Council £44 4s 8d to end of July, and there were s:ll a few more days required to make a good finish. Un:l next month’s report I cannot give full par:culars, but it is safe to say that the value of the work is fully three :mes the amount paid by the Shire. This a splendid instance of the proper civic spirit, and most creditable to those who have turned to and helped the Shire at a bad :me, when, though the Shire officials knew full well that the repairs were urgently needed, it would have been impossible through lack of funds to carry them out without the help so willingly given.”

The residents who gave help were approached and organized by Councillor H. J. Bate, and the response to his appeal was prompt and willing. To their credit be it said this is not the first and only instance of self help on the part of the landholders and others in the Eurobodalla Shire though never previously on quite so extensive and costly a scale.

Extracted from the Moruya Examiner by the Moruya and District Historical Society Inc. h>ps:// www.mdhs.org.au

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Reading—A beer with Baz Mick rubbed his hands together and pulled his beanie over his ears and shook his head as Bazza approached with two schooners of beer.

‘Shorts and tee shirt, Bazza? It’s s:ll bloody winter.’

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‘I’m declaring it summer, Mick. I walked along the beach on Wednesday morning and a group of women were going for a swim. They were not even wearing wet suits and they seemed happy enough in the ocean. I spo7ed the odd flower and the sun is up just that li7le bit earlier. I’ve put the heater away for the winter and I’m going to fire up the barbecue on Sunday and have the family over for the aKernoon.’

Mick screwed up his face.

“You’re bloody mad, Bazza. You should check the thermometer and the forecast is rain and cold for Sunday so I would be postponing the barbecue for a month or so.’

Bazza’s face dropped back to a half grin.

‘I wouldn’t be relying on the thermometer, Mick. Just between you and I, it hasn’t been the same since we went from Fahrenheit to Celsius. I reckon they manipulated the temperatures in the conversion.’

Mick rubbed his chin.

‘Unlike you to see a conspiracy in anything, Bazza but come to think of it you might have something there, with all these claims of global warming. When you think back, it did all start when we changed over to Celsius.

By gee, that would explain a few things but I do think you should trust Graham Creed from the ABC about the forecast for Sunday. He usually gets it right.’

Bazza shook his head and let out a half chuckle.

‘No Mick, I’m declaring it the start of summer.’

‘Woo up Bazza, you’re taking on the whole Bureau of Meteorology. They have a wealth of experience and qualifica:ons and access to technology that measure all sorts of variables to give you likely outcomes. On top of that, Graham Creed has been studying and presen:ng the weather for decades. Sorry to say, but I think I would be making plans around his predic:ons rather than yours. In fact you’re star:ng to sound like a bloody idiot.’

Bazza leaned back and placed both hands on the bar table.

‘Bloody idiot eh, Mick? Why would I act on Graham Creed’s and the whole of the Bureau of Meteorology predic:ons for my Sunday barbecue when the latest and largest ever report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change does not spur our leadership into ac:on. Global temperatures up by 1.5 degrees from pre industrial levels in a decade is the predic:on and the writers are the smartest on the planet when it comes such a study. They’re hardly a bunch of eco-centric hippies recording their thoughts around a crystal ball.’

Bazza took a long drink.

‘Nah...... I might as well be more like you and your mate ScoMo and disregard all the considered exper:se we have available to us on the planet. Let’s not let the facts spoil the fic:on and start enjoying summer from today. Now what day shall we declare Christmas?’

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

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All the known gigs to date: Aug 13th - Cameron Li7le at the Batemans Bay Soldiers Club Vol 16 September 15th 2017 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018

Aug 14th - Rick Bamford – Tuross Club (7pm) Aug 13th - Cameron Li7le at the Batemans Bay Soldiers Club Aug 14th - Dave Ferrante at Tomakin Social Club Aug 14th - Totum at the Adelaide CANCELLED Aug 14th - Jacci Leigh at Club Catalina Aug 15th - Rob Simpson at The Dromedary Hotel, Central Tilba Aug 21st - Joe Driscoll at Tomakin Social Club Aug 24th - Rob Simpson – Tuross Club (7pm) Aug 24th - Joe Driscoll – Tomakin Club (7.30pm) Aug 28th - Rick Bamford at Tomakin Social Club Sep 11th - Moruya Rockin’ Roots & Reggae at Moruya Waterfront - Orphan Music presents a celebra:on of Rock, Roots & Reggae w/ 3 of Australia’s most entertaining bands at the iconic Moruya Waterfront Hotel. One night ONLY 19Twenty, Waikama & Roshani! Tickets are strictly limited.

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cinema “Compelling and important” NSW Premier’s History Awards shortlist Women of Steel Women of Steel, a rousing documentary about the

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jobs in the BHP steel works has been one of three projects shortlisted for the pres:gious 2021 NSW Premier’s History Awards $15,000 Digital History Prize.

The personal story of the campaign sustained by the film’s director Robynne Murphy and hundreds of other local women for the right to work at BHP is exci:ng, moving and oKen humourous.

The judges commended the film as a powerful combina:on of historical material and noted that “one of its many strengths is that it lets those who were there tell the story. These are voices we rarely hear and see on our screens. As much as it is the history of a par cular campaign, Women of Steel is also a portrait of broader societal change. A compelling and important work.”

Recently, Women of Steel won the Macquarie-PHA Applied History Award from the History Council of NSW, was a finalist in two categories of the 2020 ATOM (Australian Teachers of Media) Awards and likewise a finalist in the pres:gious $10,000 Documentary Australia Founda:on Award for Australian Documentary at the Sydney Film Fes:val.

This is Robynne’s second film to be featured in the Sydney Film Fes:val; her first was in 1974 when she was a student at the Australian Film Television & Radio School. While colleagues Gillian Armstrong and Phillip Noyce went to Hollywood to make feature films, Robynne went to Wollongong to make steel. She worked in the steelworks for 30 years.

That Robynne could return to filmmaking so successfully aKer so many years is a tes:mony not only to her talents but also to the exci:ng and historically important nature of the events that took place in Wollongong during the 1980s.

Today, Robynne con:nues to work in a non-tradi:onal job, albeit now as a volunteer. She drives the truck for her RFS brigade and was on the ground all through the 2019-2020 fires on the far south coast of NSW. This fascina:ng account of the largely forgo7en history of Australia’s Steel City was craKed over decades with support from local community volunteers and over 500 donors.

2021 NSW Premier’s History Awards $15,000 Digital History Prize (formerly the Mul:media History Prize) is for an Australian historian’s interpreta:on of an historical subject, using non-print media.

The Women of Steel trailer can be viewed at: Website: h7ps://www.womenofsteelfilm.com/ YouTube: h7ps://youtu.be/-22E8ltWs-M beagle weekly : Vol 220 August 13th 2021

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River of Art, that annual exci:ng arts fes:val which brings together the best and the most crea:ve of Eurobodalla's art in all its forms, kicks off again in a li7le over six weeks. And the program for this year's fabulous fes:val which runs from 17 to 26 September has now been released.

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With around 120 events, this year's fes:val will be one of the biggest, showcasing pain:ngs, wood works and sculpture through to performance art, music, film and poetry as well as workshops on ac:vi:es ranging from poetry and weaving through to bicycle repairs.

For those new to the fes:val, a quick visit to its website, www.riverofart.com.au to look at the program will give you a taste of what's in store. There is the much-loved Open Studios event where the region’s ar:sts throw open the doors of their studios up and down the coast to give visitors a glimpse of how their art is created.

AKer a spectacular first appearance at last year's fes:val, the very popular REVIVE public art event will feature again this year with murals planned for Moruya, Bodalla and Bateman's Bay to sit alongside the five murals created last year.

Another regular event is the annual River of Art prize with ar:sts both from Eurobodalla and elsewhere encouraged to enter. This year's entries will be judged by former head of the ANU's School of Art and Design, Denise Ferris.

Art on Parade is another favourite with shops and other public venues giving ar:sts the opportunity to show their work during the fes:val.

Eurobodalla’s Regional Botanic Gardens, which has risen phoenix-like from the 2020 fires, will be the venue for a brand new event, Wa7le Walk, featuring music, poetry and the work of Splinters, the local Eurobodalla co-opera:ve group of woodworkers. A collabora:on between the University of Wollongong and the Eurobodalla Botanical Gardens, this will be an all-day event at the gardens with its forecourt festooned with a display of kni7ed wa7le represen:ng the region's renewal.

As a meandering trail of art through some of the region's most beau:ful coastal and rural areas, the fes:val encourages visitors to plan their own journey across the many loca:ons and events which feature Eurobodalla’s art. The fes:val’s own :tle, River of Art, plays on the shire’s name, Eurobodalla, which is Aboriginal for “land of many waters”. To help you navigate these waterways, hard copy programs will be available while the online program at www.riverofart.com.au will be updated as new events come on board.

And like last year's fes:val, COVID-safe prac:ces and requirements will be in place at all fes:val venues.

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South Coast Monaro Rugby Union Next weekend – Saturday 14th August 2021 – Elimina:on Finals (both winning teams to move into the Grand Final) Vol 16 15th 2017  September Bungendore “Mudchooks v Braidwood “Redbacks” @ Bungendore 28 December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 April 27th 2018

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Taralga “Tigers” v Jindabyne “Bushpigs” @ Taralga

EDEN PARK—AUGUST 14TH 4:30 PM AEST

Broulee Runners August 11th 2021 The warm weather a7racted families to this evening’s event and helped produce 8 personal best :mes. Nicole Minifie and her daughters Keira and Mia all had personal best :mes in the 2 kilometres. Not to be outdone the Mackay boys Benji, Marcus and Neil also registered PBs in the 2 kilometres. Julie Amphle7 improved her :me in the 3.5 kilometres as did Victoria Schuh in the 5 kilometres.

We welcomed Georgia Smyth to her first run with the group. We failed to men:on John Su7on’s first run in last week’s report, so he came back this week decided to move up to the 3.5 kilometres. There is a sugges:on that he may go even higher to the 5 kilometres next week. You Are Never Too Young To Be A Broulee Runner!

Teri Swanbury Sneaks Home In Tight Finish At Tuross Heads Vets Golf On what was the warmest morning for many months a good field of 57 players registered for the Tuross Head Veterans Golf Single Stableford event on Wednesday 11 August 2021.

The event was a closely fought out affair with Teri Swanbury prevailing with 22 points on count back from Herb Muriwai.

This pair were followed by Chris Wra7en and Sandra Hanlon on 21 points, with Chris winning out for 3rd place on count back.

Minor prizes went to Tony Crook with 20, Jennifer Gray and Neil Mather on 19, Neal Watson, Don Russell, Paul Pereira and Allen Lee all on 18, Terry Lunn, John Cox, Shirley Quinlan and Jeane7e Miller on 17, and finally Leonie Snodgrass with a score of 16 points.

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CATALINA LADIES GOLF – Results 11 August 2021 An enjoyable and much warmer day today except for the persistent wind and wind gusts that played havoc on the pu^ng greens. Sixty-nine Ladies played a stroke event compe:ng for the 6th Monthly Medal.

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Results as follows:

Division 1 - 1st Margaret Dickinson (8) 71 ne7, 2nd Cathie Flynn (20) 73 ne7, 3rd Carolyn Croke (14) 74 ne7, Gross Winner: Margaret Dickinson (8) - 79 strokes , Nearest the Pin: Frank Nikki – Hole 11 Pu^ng: Kathy Roe – 30 pu7s Division 2 –1 st Eileen A Davis (25) 69 ne7, 2nd Grace Ting (27) 69 ne7, 3rd Carol Benne7 (31) 70 ne7 Gross Winner: Eileen A Davis (25) – 94 Strokes, Nearest the Pin: Carol Benne7 – Hole 14 Pu^ng: Grace Ting – 30 pu7s Division 3—1st Kaylene Peach (45) 65 ne7, 2nd Elaine Dawson (38) 72 ne7, 3rd Akemi Fukuda (41) 73 ne7 Gross Winner: Sandra McCamley (35) – 110 Strokes, Nearest the Pin: Donna Mills – Hole 7 Pu^ng: Bonnie Hardy – 31 pu7s Place Ge7ers: Eighteen Ladies scoring 78 ne7 or less (on a countback) managed to win a ball.

Catalina Ladies Golf – Matchplay Championships 2021 Since May 2021 Catalina Ladies have been compe:ng on a one-on-one basis, to challenge for the Matchplay Championships in each Division. Not only are normal golf skills required in this format, nerves of steel and appropriate strategies are needed to react to your opponent’s successes and failures. Matchplay is a balancing act. Relax too much your opponent may take the advantage, fall behind and you will feel the pressure and make mistakes.

Our final six players took control of their nerves and played their respec:ve matches on Monday, 9 August last with the following results: Division 1- Between Sophie Eppelstun & Margaret Dickinson (above right) An epic ba7le ensued with superb exhibi:ons of skill and perseverance by both players. Margaret was two up at the 16th hole, however Sophie won the next two holes, making it all square at the 18th. Play con:nued for a further six holes, with Margaret finally succeeding on the 24th. Congratula:ons Margaret and well done to Sophie. As one of our youngest members, Sophie has a bright golfing future.

Division 2 – Between Ngaire Durnan & Sue Demamiel Again, an exci:ng match. On the 16th hole Ngaire was two down with two to play. Sue held it all together to win the next hole. Sue is rela:vely new to golf and her ability over the past year has resulted in several wins in her grade. Congratula:ons Sue and commisera:ons Ngaire.

Division 3- Between Julie Gercken and Susan Bourke Julie took control of the match early in the game however Susan dug deep determined not let her opponent romp home. Pu^ng skills defined the outcome. By the 16th hole play concluded with Julie winning three up with two to play. Congratula:ons Julie and well done to Susan. beagle weekly : Vol 220 August 13th 2021

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Narooma Ladies Golf results Monday 9th August 31 ladies competed in a medley stableford event Death by Chocolate, in cooler weather condi:ons aKer such a great weekend.

A grade winners were Dorelle Monteith with 34 points OCB to Marion Brooks and Nicole Harris.

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Balls to -2 OCB. NTP. Div 3 Robyn Gible7 Div 2 Dierdre Landells Div 1 Sylvia Donohoe

“ Crackerjack” of a Women’s Bowls Pairs Final On a beau:ful Tuross winter’s day last Tuesday, on a day just right for a game of bowls, four experienced and talented bowlers took to the greens to play in the last of the Tuross Women’s Major Championship events.

A be^ng person would have had a hard job pun:ng on the winner of this game. The result demonstrated the closeness and excitement of this final. Doreen Monks and Sue Fahey played against Irene Macdonald and Denise Lidbury in a hard- fought game.

The ladies went end to end with their shots. Team Fahey won the first end, then Team Lidbury was on the board aKer the second end. This set the scene for the remainder of the game. AKer the seventh end, they were 7 all, then 12- all on the 12th end. On the penul:mate end 17, they were 17 all. With nerves of steel the last end was played and the game was eventually won by one shot up on the last end by the Macdonald / Lidbury combina:on, 18-17.

The many spectators and supporters were in awe of the excellent demonstra:on of bowling from both sides.

Pairs winners Denise and Irene

Congratula:ons to the winners Irene Macdonald and Denise Lidbury and to the runners- up Doreen Monks and Sue Fahey. AKer the match they were presented with their winners medals by President Doreen.

The women held their AGM last Wednesday aKernoon and a new commi7ee for 2021/22 was elected.

There are s:ll a few vacant posi:ons and the Expression of Interest (EOI’s) process will close next week when we will announce the new commi7ee. We have welcomed several new bowlers to our ranks and the membership has increased to 30. This is very pleasing news for the bowls family at Tuross Head and will ensure that we have strength in our pennant sides for 2022.

Several Tuross sides also played in a Triples carnival at Dalmeny Bowling Club last Friday. The Tuross side of Gail Page, Denise Lidbury and Rita Downie came 3rd in a very strong field. Well done ladies.

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Moruya Ladies Golf Results Wednesday, 11th August Blustery gusts of wind were a force to be

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golfer’s who turned out to play a 2BBB Stableford. Most teams performed well, despite the hindrance of the wind, but as reflected in the following scores the winner’s circle achieved excep:onal scores: 1st Place: Jan Lumsden & Lyn Gibbs (right) with a magnificent score of 50 points 2nd Place: Val Moore & Jan Lou^t with 45 points 3rd Place: Joanne Dixon & Noelene Cowdroy with 44 on C/B Pace Ge7ers M Muriwai & A McMillan, J Hay & S Wallensky, J Miles & B Swain, J Love & V Goodwin, S Noy & V Nixon, J Hebbard & J Hosking, M Bingham & P Cooper, B Roberts & S Dryden, C Edwards & R Hawkins, K Hawking & K Fethers.

The American Foursomes played on Wednesday 4th August Scoring in the American Foursomes can be challenging, and playing your partner’s ball can be even more so, but 34 player’s par:cipated in this fun event with most vo:ng for a return round next year.

Kym Ba7 & Margaret Douglas (right) teamed up well taking 1st place with a score of 75.625 Marie Muriwai & Joan Hosking came in a close 2nd with 75.875 Pace Ge7ers N Cowdroy & S Noy, B Kennedy & D Meek, A McMillan & B Swain, V Nixon & J Lumsden, C Becker & L Doolan, P Nash & C Edwards, V Goodwin & V Moore, L Gibbs & J Lou^t.

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In line with the ACT lockdown and in the interest of keeping our community safe, we will not be gran%ng entry on Sunday 15th August to anyone from a local government area (LGA) of concern as per the NSW health website.

This includes those residing in the ACT as you will not be permi@ed into the venue with licence checks done at the gate for all patrons. This means that this Sunday should you not bring your licence or proof of iden%ty card you will not be permi@ed into the races.

We will be monitoring ACT and NSW Health updates and will vary these restric%ons as and when advised it is safe to do so.

We appreciate your understanding.

Moruya Jockey Club advise: The Registered Club's Race Day on Sunday August 16th is looking like a ripper with a crowd welcomed.

There will be Bar Facili:es, TAB, Bookies, The Kiosk, Coffee Van and Cut N Run Pizza on site to cater for what looks like a great Sunday aKernoon of racing. Tickets will be available at the gate with the gates open from 11:30am.

All affiliated Club Members of the clubs listed below will GET IN FOR FREE with valid Member Cards. Due to Covid Regula:ons the Crowd will be limited to no more than 1000.

The Members Room will be open however limited to just 55 people seated on a first in, first seated basis (Members Room Opens at 11:30am). We will however have extra sea:ng in our sponsors sec:on for any overflow.

Mandatory face masks are to be worn by all persons including Essen:al Personnel and patrons at race mee:ngs conducted throughout NSW. Cloth Masks are not Permi@ed. These however can be taken off when ea:ng and drinking. There are buses from Narooma, Bodalla, Tuross and Batemans Bay. So bring your mask and enjoy what will be a fantas:c day at the Moruya Jockey Club.. beagle weekly : Vol 220 August 13th 2021

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sports COME ONE , COME ALL Tuross Head Women’s Bowling Club Needs You and your Friends As most people would have read, the Tuross Women bowlers were successful in June at the Regional Pennant 2 playoff Merimbula.

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This win meant that they now proceed to the State playoff at Po7sville on the Tweed Coast in September.

Po7sville is a long drive from Tuross and the ladies will stay at Po7sville for 6 days for the dura:on of the games, against women bowlers from around the State of NSW. Let’s hope the COVID crisis has passed by then.

We would love your support to assist with our substan:al travel and accommoda:on expenses.

There is a magnificent raffle presently set up at Tuross Head Country Club with beau:ful prizes on offer with about eight prizes. We are already very grateful for the community support of some lovely dona:ons for the raffle. Come along to the club to buy a :cket.

In addi:on to the raffle, We have planned a GREEN and GOLD FUN DAY called “BASH FOR CASH “ on Sunday, 15th August. (see Poster ) An entry fee of $10 will en:tle you to a beau:ful morning tea, sausage sizzle, lucky door prizes and a game of bowls and some golf pu^ng and fun compe::ons. Wear something green and gold and join in the fun.

Put this date in your diary and we look forward to a lovely day of fun and friendship, while at the same :me, you are suppor:ng the pennant 2 bowlers on their way to the State final in Po7sville. FUN Day

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

Honestly guys, things are slow right now in the Moruya river, as the cold water con:nues to be the driving factor on fish behaviour. Don’t get me wrong, fish s:ll have to feed during winter, just not as oKen as their metabolism slows with the colder temps.

Species like tailor and salmon that prefer the colder temps, tend to be more ac:ve right now. Hence why the tailor con:nue to be schooled up, chasing slower baits in the deeper holes. Try Quarry wharf or in front of the hospital for a be7er than average chance at finding something to take a bait.

I would be pu^ng a preference towards baits at the moment, with a bit of burley to hopefully get things s:rred up. Fish light, with longer leaders to try and get touchy fish to commit to your offerings.

Tuross River.

Tuross is in the same phase as Moruya right now, with colder water temperatures having the same slowing affects on the fishing. The water temperatures are slightly higher towards the front of the system, where the warmer ocean currents are more prevalent. That’s if you count 13-14deg as warm!

Try the deeper holes that are located throughout the system to try and find a fish or two. Again baits and burley, with light weights and long leaders will all help your fish catching chances. Long leaders are required because, as the water temperatures drop the water clarity increase. Water in Tuross and Moruya this :me of year can be crystal clear, making fish all the more spooky. Trying the deeper holes and low light periods can all help when trying to find a feed.

Rock and Beach.

Low light periods on the beach and rocks are the go at the moment. Drummer can be tempted from the caves off of the rock ledges under the cover of lower light condi:ons. Just be sure that the swell condi:ons are favourable for early morning or late evening sessions.

Salmon on the beaches, are s:ll around, all be it in lower numbers at the moment. Try baits of pilchards on gang hooks and paternoster rigs for best success. Don’t forget that burley on the beach or from the rocks can help to bring everything in just a bit closer to you.

Offshore.

With the cooler offshore currents being dragged up from down south, the barracouta have started to show themselves with bite offs becoming are more common occurrence. The snapper have been around, all be it in lower numbers, and the flathead, have been “nothing to write home about” in one anglers opinion. As in the rivers, the offshore scene is quiet right now. It won’t be too long before the temps start to rise and things start to wake up. Bring on Summer!!

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 lis:ng in a hope that they might gain work from it, and con:nue to provide employment and economic benefit to their families and our communi:es. Adver:sing is usually outside the affordability of many smaller businesses and sole traders. The Beagle supports locals. These lis:ngs are FREE. If you are a local business and would like to be listed please contact us as we oKen turn over these lis:ngs to give everyone a fair go. Email beagleweeklynews@gmail.com Trades and Businesses can also list themselves on the Beagle Trades and Business Group in Facebook at h7ps://www.facebook.com/groups/1303512213142880/ beagle weekly : Vol 220 August 13th 2021

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