Editorial

Welcome to this week’s editorial, It is clear from the cha er 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). 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, a er 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. Un l next—lei

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Community COVID cau on as Canberra case confirmed

Vol 16 September 15th 2017 Vol 28 December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 April 27th 2018 Eurobodalla Council is exercising cau on as COVID-1 greater region con nue to rise. 9 cases in the As of Thursday a ernoon, there were no posi ve COVID cases in Eurobodalla however the ACT had been put into lockdown a er 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. “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 h ps://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19

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

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 15th 2017 address on Vulcan Street, Moruya. Vol 28 December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 April 27th 2018 Shortly a er, officers a ached to South Coast Police District observed the vehicle allegedly being driven in a dangerous manner. Officers patrolled the area before a ending 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 airli ed 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 h ps:// 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.

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

Vol 16 September 15th 2017 Vol 28 December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 April 27th 2018 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. ACT exposure sites: h ps://www.covid19.act.gov.au/act-status-and-response/act-covid-19-exposureloca ons

NSW venues of concern: h ps://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 : h ps://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.

community Abalone Offenders in Hot Water A er Being Found Guilty in Narooma Vol 16 September 15th 2017 Local Court Vol 28 December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 April 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 a er 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 ma er and forfeited. The maximum penal es for abalone the 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 h ps://fal.cn/3gJWh

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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. The move to Batemans Bay was driven by a total sea change, a different 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!”

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

community Broulee community not backing down to Council's inep tude and failure to provide evidence

Vol 16 September 15th 2017 With Eurobodalla Council on the backfoot and looking to find a way out of the embarrassment they have Vol 28 December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 April 27th 2018 caused themselves over the Broulee community land blunder another wave of community backlash is now 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. h ps://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.

Kristy McBain posts: Lockdown restric ons ghtened Addi onal lockdown restric ons are being introduced following a Vol 16 September 15th 2017 mee ng of the NSW crisis cabinet. Restric ons will be placed on holiday houses. Vol 28 December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 April 27th 2018 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: h ps://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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community COVID-19 check-in card now available

Vol 16 September 15th 2017 Customers can now register for a COVIDVol 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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community The Far South Coast Group of the CWA of NSW

is holding their Music & Drama, Interna onal & Vol 16 September 15th 2017 Vol 28 December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 April 27th 2018 Agricultural Day at the Bermagui Community 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

real estate OUT NOW—your latest Beagle Abode :

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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: h ps://www.beagleweekly.com.au/real-estate

South Coast Property Specialists (Carlene Franzen) Tips #1057: Domes c Violence in Rental Proper es

Vol 16 September 15th 2017 It is a very sad thing that domes c violence occurs at all in our Vol 28 December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 April 27th 2018 community, but it is 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 o en 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.”

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 Vol 16 September 15th 2017 skyrocke ng.

Vol 28 December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 April 27th 2018 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.

Durras Community Associa on - General Vol 16 September 15th 2017 Vol 28 December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 April 27th 2018 Mee ng - Sat 21 August 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 a end the mee ng. Also please provide a contact phone number when you sign the a endance book or use the QR code for the Hall on arrival. The mee ng will be held in the main Hall with social distancing.

Community members are invited to register to a end an informa on session to learn more about the Eurobodalla Health Service (EHS) including the new $200 million Eurobodalla Health Service Project (EHSP). Community informa on sessions will be held at: • Moruya Golf Club, Tuesday, 31 August 2021, 5:00pm – 6:30pm • Narooma Golf Club, Wednesday, 1 September 2021, 9:30am – 11:00am • Batemans Bay Soldiers Club, Wednesday, 1 September 2021, 1:00pm – 2:30pm • Batemans Bay Soldiers Club, Wednesday, 1 September 2021, 5:00pm – 6:30pm Southern NSW LHD Chief Execu ve Margaret Benne 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 Benne . 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 a end 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 a ending. 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: h ps://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/163798017279 1 September – Narooma: h ps://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/163798338239 1 September – Batemans Bay 1pm: h ps://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/163798302131 1 September – Batemans Bay 5pm: h ps://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/163957145235

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Motorists are advised of changed traffic condi ons from next week on the Princes Highway in Batemans Bay Vol 16 September 15th 2017 for water u lity work to be carried out. Vol 28 December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 April 27th 2018 One of the two southbound lanes between La as 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.

community September UOW Learning Labs workshops: Bookings

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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. Li le 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 gi ed. 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.