Beagle Weekender Vol 228 October 8th 2021

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editorial Welcome to this week’s editorial, October 11th will see the Eurobodalla come out of Lock Down. Some might declare it Freedom Day and most will rejoice in being able to return to some degree of ‘normal’. Stay-at-home orders will be li9ed and replaced by ‘roadmap se:ngs’ and the list of Local Government Areas of concern will cease to exist.

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That means that even though we s>ll have ac>ve Covid cases there will no longer be lock downs. At this stage case numbers and venues of concern will con>nue to be reported however the future of these daily reports is unknown.

The Reopening NSW roadmap will allow fully vaccinated adults to enjoy more freedoms and workers in regional areas including the Eurobodalla who have received one vaccina>on dose will be permi@ed to return to their workplace from October 11 and will be given a grace period un>l November 1 to receive their second dose.

Stay at home orders will li9, meaning that you can leave your home for any reason. This will see an increase in visitors to the region except those from who intend on embarking on a travel holiday between Greater Sydney (including Central Coast, Wollongong, Shellharbour and Blue Mountains) and Regional NSW. Under the Road Map as it stands these folk are not permi@ed to come to the shire.

But fortunately travel holidays between regional local government areas are permi@ed which will see the return of many who come from inland in pursuit of the wonderful coastline we have. To accommodate them Caravan parks and camping grounds will reopen for visitors including people who are not fully vaccinated if the facility allows. For the minute unvaccinated people can only holiday within their LGA. Our friends from Victoria are now welcome to come in on the proviso that they travel to their holiday home or accommoda>on immediately stay there unless they have a reasonable excuse to leave — such as ge:ng food, going to school or childcare, or exercising outdoors, and stay there for 14 days since they le9 the area of concern.

They must complete a travel declara>on within the 24 hours before you enter NSW. As to who monitors this is anyone’s guess.

Un>l otherwise announced our friends from the ACT will be able to travel into NSW for work and are expected to follow the rules of the ACT lockdown even when in NSW. They will also have to complete a new declara>on form every 72 hours.

As to who will be monitoring all these declara>ons and compliances is again, anyone’s guess.

So we can expect a lot more visitors to the coast in the coming weeks that will be a real ‘shot in the arm’ for our local businesses.

On the subject of ‘shots in the arm’ Eurobodalla vaccina>on rates have been awesome with 95% first and 72.5% 2nd shots up to October 3rd. To 11.59pm on Wednesday October 6 across NSW, 89.4 per cent of the over-16 popula>on had received a first dose COVID-19 vaccine, and 70.3 per cent were fully vaccinated.

Once we arrive 80% the restric>ons will li9 further s>ll. Most likely this will allow Greater Sydney to come south that will bring a swell in numbers once again. It looks as though we are in for a bumper Christmas.

But what of the 20% unvaccinated. Where do they stand when they find they are not allowed access to premises?

Businesses have the right to set condi>ons of entry to their premises, including a requirement to be vaccinated.

It's also correct that an unvaccinated person would not be directly protected under discrimina>on laws at a Commonwealth, state or territory level, however there is a poten>al for instances of unlawful indirect discrimina>on should businesses impose a blanket ban and fail to provide excep>ons to those who are beagle weekly : Vol 228 October 8th 2021

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editorial unable to be vaccinated on medical or age-based eligibility grounds, or those who had not yet had access to the vaccine.

There is evidence already of an>-vaxers who do not intend to be vaccinated. Unable to provide evidence of valid exemp>on and given the widespread improved access to the vaccine it will be interes>ng indeed to Vol 16 September 15th 2017 see what doors will2017 be opened to those who oppose being vaccinated.

28 December 7th, Vol 48 April 27th 2018 In the Lucky Country we have those opposed to Covid vaccina>ons making fake bookings at clinics in a bid to disrupt the rollout, taking the slots of vulnerable pa>ents. Their intent is to try to derail the rollout in the naïve hope that the doses will be thrown out.

As to what will happen to us once the borders open and we all begin to mingle is, once again, anyone’s guess. Here is hoping for the best.

On a posi>ve note there has not been a single outcry from any an>vaxers over the incredible news that the World Health Organiza>on on Wednesday endorsed the RTS,S/AS01 malaria vaccine for further trails. The decision followed a review of a pilot programme deployed since 2019 in Ghana, Kenya and Malawi in which more than two million doses were given of the vaccine.

The World malaria report 2019 es>mated that globally, there were an es>mated 228 million cases of malaria in 89 countries.

Having had malaria many >mes and having witnessed first hand the debilita>ng effect that malaria has on family, friends and community the announcement of a vaccine brings joy knowing that Papua New Guinea is to be included in the roll-out.

Though considerable progress towards controlling malaria has been made in PNG through educa>on and the distribu>on of robust insec>cidal nets over 60% of the 7 million people of PNG s>ll live in areas where malaria transmission is endemic.

Having travelled extensively through PNG, South East Asia and the Sub Con>nent (with an up-to-date list of jabs taped inside my passport) I have seen first hand the effects of malaria, measles, whooping cough, TB and polio on those in developing countries. The rollout of vaccines to these countries sees day to day improvements to so many lives who can least afford >me away from sourcing money and food, let alone paying for medicines. For some reason there is li@le, if any, an>-vax outcry in these countries.

In >me, across the planet, there may s>ll be those who choose not to be vaccinated for all manner of things. Possibly, like those not vaxinated against Yellow Fever, entry will not be allowed. We are seeing this already in schools and childcare and now, regarding Covid, with Qantas and others. No Double Dose = No Fly. In the coming weeks we can expect visitors to the Shire from all quarters. They will be double vaxed, single vaxed and no-vaxed. And among them will be ac>ve Covid cases. We know that those who are double vaxed can s>ll get Covid (with a hope of lesser impact and hopefully not requiring hospitalisa>on).

We know that those who do contract it will s>ll need to self-isolate and not move about. We now know that we are being told that this will be our new ‘normal’. We also know that Covid will stay with us. And that there will be unvaccinated who will succumb to the impact of the full impact of Covid.

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Council reopening in line with Covid roadmap Vol 16 September 15th 2017

28 April December 7th, 2017 Eurobodalla Council will stagger the reopening of its buildings and Vol 48 27th 2018 facili>es in line with the NSW Government’s Covid roadmap, star>ng next week.

On Monday 11 October, doors will open to the administra>on building in Moruya and the Moruya depot.

Council’s >ps at Brou, Moruya and Surf Beach will also reopen from Monday. Visitors should expect long queues and are asked to be pa>ent, and to consider delaying their visit for a few days.

Narooma indoor pool opens Monday for swimming lessons, squad training, lap swimming, and rehab ac>vi>es. Moruya outdoor pool opened last Monday.

The Eurobodalla Regional Botanic Garden will re-open on Wednesday 13 October.

In line with the Covid roadmap, it will be a condi>on of entry to Council buildings and facili>es that people are vaccinated, wear a mask and check in using the Service NSW QR code.

Council’s planning helpdesk will reopen for face to face appointments on Monday 18. Customers should con>nue to get their planning advice over the phone or by email un>l then.

Eurobodalla Libraries click and collect service will con>nue for another week, with the three libraries in Batemans Bay, Moruya and Narooma reopening their doors on Monday 18 October.

Council’s community halls and rooms will be available to book from Monday 18 October.

All enrolled families can return to Council’s Children’s Services from Monday 18 October. This includes Family Day Care and OOSH Kids out-of-school hours care.

The Job Shop in Moruya, Youth Cafes and YDrive will also re-open on Monday 18th.

General Manager Dr Catherine Dale said the staggered opening of Council facili>es ensures a balance of community safety and social wellbeing. “We s>ll have 22 ac>ve Covid-19 cases in the Eurobodalla, and I urge residents and visitors to respect the guidelines businesses are pu:ng in place as they transi>on out of lockdown.”

“People should con>nue doing business with Council online and over the phone if they can. As per the roadmap, most of our indoor workforce will con>nue working from home.

While we’ve arranged sufficient staff to be safely in the administra>on building to assist our customers, please call ahead if you’re expec>ng to see a par>cular staffer.”

Council’s website has re-opening details, along with contact informa>on and opening hours. For informa>on about the NSW Government Covid response, visit COVID-19 | NSW Government beagle weekly : Vol 228 October 8th 2021

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Tree removal work on Kings Highway at Clyde Mountain to be completed ahead of schedule Vol 16 September 15th 2017 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018

Tree removal work being carried out along the Kings Highway at Clyde Mountain has progressed well and is now complete, almost eight weeks ahead of schedule.

Ideal weather condi>ons and con>nual work improvements has allowed crews to safely and efficiently remove over 400 trees earlier than an>cipated. Low traffic volumes due to Covid-19 regional lockdowns also allowed crews to revise their schedule and con>nue work through school holidays to minimise ongoing impact of the closure.

The Kings Highway between Misty Mountain Road and River Forest Road is now open to traffic with no further full closures during the day.

Share your hopes for Eurobodalla A9er a torrid few years of bushfires and pandemic, Eurobodalla ci>zens are being asked what they want for the shire’s future.

Eurobodalla Council is upda>ng the Community Strategic Plan, which happens every council term, helping newly elected councillors understand the community’s aspira>ons and encouraging a sense of common purpose and responsibility. Council is seeking feedback through a dedicated website called Our Eurobodalla, where ci>zens can share ideas and discuss what Eurobodalla will look like in 20 years’ >me.

Eurobodalla Council’s corporate analyst Amber Pollard said if the last few years had taught us anything, it’s that ratepayers and residents want to have a say about where we’re headed as a community.

“Our last Community Strategic Plan was prepared in 2017 and had four central vision statements: friendly, thriving, responsible and proud. Are these s>ll relevant, what’s missing, and what are our priori>es for the future?,” she said.

“We’re using community engagement specialists Bang the Table, and we’ve put together online tools so individuals and groups can easily share their views with Council.

“We’re contac>ng the shire’s community and spor>ng groups directly to ask them to par>cipate, and there’s a special focus on ge:ng young people to have their say.”

Ms Pollard said while Covid had delayed local government elec>ons a second >me, now scheduled for Saturday 4 December, seeking input to the Community Strategic Plan would go ahead as planned.

“In this way, Eurobodalla ci>zens have had an opportunity to provide their vision and priori>es, ready for the new term of Council.

“Telling us what you want for Eurobodalla long-term will help make it a reality. This is a great >me to get involved in the conversa>on.”

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Community Moruya Animal Hospital posts:

Warning - Broulee Dog Owners We have seen a15th second Vol 16 September 2017case of a dog with 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27thpoisoning 2018 amphetamine from Broulee.

The pa>ent was a beau>ful, gentle and much loved family pet.

The amphetamine caused extensive brain damage and sadly this innocent dog had to be euthanised.

Take extreme care and when walking dogs in Broulee. We recommend that dogs are kept on a lead at all >mes.

Max needs a foster home!

Max is a friendly, four year old desexed male Staffy x Mas>ff. Max's owner is heartbroken at par>ng with him, but has no choice because he cannot find a rental property that will allow pets.

Max is house trained, good with other dogs, walks okay on a lead and is generally a lovely boy. Max's foster home will need secure fencing and no cats or pocket pets. No cost is involved in foster care.

If you can help Max on his journey to a new life, please go to the RSPCA NSW website and register as a foster carer. If you have any ques>ons, please call Louise on 0429 488 200.

Maintenance work on Wallaga Lake Bridge at Bermagui Road users are advised of changed traffic condi>ons from Monday 11 October on Wallaga Lake Bridge on Wallaga Lake Road at Bermagui for ongoing maintenance and repair work.

Work will be carried out from Monday 11 October to Friday 15 October between 7am and 6pm.

There will also be full bridge closures on Wednesday 13 October to Friday 15 October between 8.30am and 3.30pm, weather permi:ng.

Outside the closure >mes, traffic control will be in place between 7am and 8.30am and 3.30pm and 6pm with up to 10 minute delays.

During full bridge closures, detours will be in place via the Princes Highway at Cobargo. Road users are advised to allow up to 30 minutes addi>onal travel >me.

Traffic control and a reduced speed of 40 km/h will be in place on Wallaga Lake Road at all >mes. Transport for NSW thanks road users for their pa>ence during this >me.

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Webinars to bring community up to speed on the Princes Vol 16 September 15th 2017 Highway 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018 upgrade Transport for NSW is offering the community an online informa>on session on what’s involved in the planning and design of the Princes Highway upgrade program.

The NSW and Australian Governments have commi@ed $1.9 billion to the upgrade of the Princes Highway between Jervis Bay Road south of Nowra, and the Victorian border.

The start of the Princes Highway upgrade webinar series, provides a fantas>c opportunity for the community to be@er understand the design and planning process for the Princes Highway upgrade.

The webinar series will kick off on Friday 15 October tackling the topic of ‘How do we make highways safer?’ looking at what strategies and features are used in highway improvements to reduce the severity or frequency of crashes.

The second session, on Friday 22 October, will look into the lifecycle of a project and how infrastructure and service needs are iden>fied, and the design and environmental considera>ons required before star>ng work.

Work is ramping up on several major projects between Falls Creek and Moruya and each will create a lot of change in our communi>es. These webinars give the community a greater understanding of what’s going on.

Each project will transform how South Coast communi>es live and move, and anyone who is interested is encouraged to register for the webinars at princeshighway.nsw.gov.au/webinars.

For more informa>on on the Princes Highway upgrade visit princeshighway.nsw.gov.au.

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The NSW South Coast is home to amazing volunteers who keep their communi2es strong and connected.

This week saw the some of our many volunteers recognised at the South Coast regional ceremony for the

Vol 16 September 15th 2017 2021 Volunteer of the Year Awards. Congratula>ons to the following award winners: 28 NSW December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 April 27th 2018

Adult Volunteer of the Year – Stephen Richardson from Nowra Stephen volunteers three days a week for One Door Mental Health. He sets up in the morning and makes sure all members are well fed, some>mes cooking lunch for up to 30 people. As well as cha:ng to members through the day to make sure everyone is okay, he helps maintain the gardens and grounds, tends the vegetable garden and cleans the facili>es. Senior Volunteer of the Year – Chris2ne Richards from Ulladulla Chris>ne has been a Milton Ulladulla United Auxiliary volunteer for almost 20 years. She organises coffee catchups, trivia nights, dinners, movie charity nights raffles and the Bunnings BBQ. She visits pa>ents in hospital for a chat, to read them the paper and alert social workers if someone needs extra support.

Chris>ne also volunteers for View Club, the Sarah Claydon Op Shop and St Mar>ns Church – giving more than 20 hours a week to her local community. Volunteer Team of the Year – Bermagui Marine Rescue NSW The volunteers with the Bermagui Marine Rescue assist vessels in distress on the South Coast – monitoring condi>ons and safety issues, as well as sending out assistance to vessels that are in trouble.

A special congratula2ons to the 2021 South Coast Volunteer of the year, Margaret Dickinson (below) who is mentoring genera2ons of young golfers.

They shall represent the region as finalists again at the Gala State Ceremony at the end of the year.

The NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards have grown to become one of the country’s largest celebra>ons of volunteering. It creates an opportunity to hear the stories firsthand from our volunteers and most importantly to say thank you.

Club Volunteer of the Year – Margaret Dickinson from Catalina.

Margaret volunteered as the Club Catalina junior program for many years, Club Professionals have changed over the years but Margaret has been the consistent figure in front and behind the scenes. She always finds innova>ve ways for the children to have fun and learn about golf at the same >me.

Margaret organizes new and entertaining events like Family Fun Days, School Holiday clinics and local Junior tournaments.

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Venues of concern iden2fied in Tathra and Bega A drive-through pop-up COVID-19 tes>ng clinic will open in Bega this weekend a9er Southern NSW Local Health District advised Vol 16 September 15th 2017of venues of concern in Tathra and Bega. The venues of concern as at 4:50pm Friday 28 April December 7th, 2017 48 27th 8VolOctober are: 2018 The Wharf Locavore

Wharf Road

Friday 1 October 9.35am to 10.05am Saturday 2 October 8.50am to 9.20am Sunday 3 October 8.45am to 9.15am

Tathra Friendly Grocer

32 Bega Street

Saturday 2 October 3.45pm to 4.45pm

Fat Tony's Bar Grill

15 Bega Street

Friday 1 October 7.20pm to 9.20pm

Club Bega

82 Gipps street

Sunday 3 October 11.30am to 1.30pm Sunday 3 October 3.30pm to 8.00pm

The pop-up tes>ng clinic will be at the Old Bega Racecourse on Saturday 9, Sunday 10 and Monday 11 October. The drive through clinic will be open from 8.00am – 4.00pm daily. No booking is required.

To access the tes>ng clinic, vehicles need to enter from Auckland Street, turn right onto Jacksonia Grove moving towards the corner of East Street. Traffic control will be in place.

Southern NSW Local Health District an>cipates higher than normal volumes for tes>ng over the next three days. They advise people to bring snacks and water in case they need to wait.COVID-19 tes>ng will also be available at South East Regional Hospital 8.00am – 4.00pm daily.

Join Fiona Phillips in Kitchen Table Conversa2ons "We might be in lockdown but that doesn’t stop us being connected. Fiona Phillips, Member for Gilmore is holding virtual Kitchen Table Conversa2ons across Gilmore.

You choose the topic and 6-8 friends to invite – just enough to fit around the virtual kitchen table. Stuck for a topic?

Here are some sugges>ons…

Just a general catch-up and a cuppa Health and hospitals Climate Change and towards renewable energy Telecommunica>ons/NBN Pensioners and Seniors Informa>on Kit Grants "Use the link below to register your interest. Once you’ve registered, we’ll call you to arrange a suitable day and >me. We'll also organise the ZOOM links for you to join in. I look forward to cha:ng with you... across my Kitchen Table Conversa ons." h ps://www.fionaphillips.com.au/campaigns-pe##ons/campaigns-pe##ons/kitchen-table-conversa#onswith-fiona-phillips/ beagle weekly : Vol 228 October 8th 2021

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Booster shot for severely immunocompromised Australians From next week Australians who are severely immunocompromised will be offered the op>on to receive a third COVID-1915th vaccine Vol 16 September 2017 dose to boost their protec>on against COVID-19 to the highest level. This follows 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018 advice from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisa>on (ATAGI) and other leading vaccina>on and health experts.

Minister for Health and Aged Care, Greg Hunt, said research showed that some people who are severely immunocompromised may need a third dose of COVID-19 vaccine to maximise protec>on.

“Australians who are severely immunocompromised may have a decreased immune response to a COVID-19 vaccina>on and be more at risk from severe COVID-19. An addi>onal booster dose for this specific cohort will ensure they con>nue to be protected,” Minister Hunt said.

“If you or someone in your family are severely immunocompromised, we encourage you to reach out to your GP or specialist to discuss whether an addi>onal dose is required.”

It is expected that up to approximately 500,000 people are severely immunocompromised in Australia and may need a third dose of vaccine over the coming months. This includes people who are being ac>vely treated for cancer, organ failure, or being treated with a range of immunosuppressive or biologic therapies.

The recommended interval for the third dose is two to six months a9er their second dose of vaccine.

ATAGI’s advice is that an mRNA vaccine (Pfizer or Moderna) is the preferred op>on for a third dose.

Importantly, Australians who are mildly to moderately immunocompromised are not currently being recommended by ATAGI to have a third dose at this stage.

While vaccines are our best defence against COVID-19, Australians are reminded to con>nue implemen>ng other safety measures to reduce their risk of contrac>ng the virus. Physical distancing, hand washing, wearing a face mask, and following other public health measures con>nue to be important for public safety.

The Government expects to receive advice from the Therapeu>c Goods Administra>on and ATAGI within the coming weeks about the administra>on of booster doses for the general popula>on. Advice on booster doses will be made public as soon as possible.

With over 151 million Pfizer, Novavax and Moderna vaccines already secured for supply into the future, Australia is well prepared to provide booster doses if they are recommended by the medical experts.

In October, there are sufficient doses available to offer every Australian a first or second dose vaccina>on.

Around two million vaccina>ons are now being administered each week in Australia. To date, nearly 82 per cent of the popula>on over the age of 16 has received one vaccine dose, and more than 60 per cent are fully vaccinated.

To book a COVID-19 vaccina>on today, visit h@ps://www.australia.gov.au/ . This recommenda>on from ATAGI applies to all individuals aged ≥12 years who are severely immunocompromised, as defined in the statement from ATAGI which can be found on the Department of Health Website.

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Dalmeny land sold to Sydney developer Eurobodalla Council has sold 40 hectares of land behind Dalmeny’s Ta>ara Street to developer Andrew Scarano.

Contracts of sale were exchanged last week, with the director of Heppa Construc>ons saying he was Vol 16 September 15th 2017 excited to 27th secure site, his first south coast development.

28 April December 7th,the 2017 Vol 48 2018 “It’s very early days and there is a lot of planning to be done but it is my inten>on this will be a quality development,” Mr Scarano said.

Council’s director of planning Lindsay Usher said the land parcel had garnered significant market interest.

“The Property Council of Australia is calling for government ac>on to address the housing crisis. One of the few things Council can do is provide appropriately zoned land for development,” Mr Usher said.

“Interest in the property was extremely strong and only reinforces selling at this >me.”

Mr Usher said while some residents had expressed concerns about the development, others wanted the opportunity for their kids and grandkids to be able to build a home in their hometown.

“The se:ngs are in place to ensure it will be a good development outcome,” Mr Usher said.

“The land is zoned R2 – low density residen>al – and the number of lots is influenced by considera>ons of biodiversity, landscape and heritage, provision of open space, and infrastructure such as roads and services.

“Residents views will be sought as planning and design take place, with opportuni>es for community input to be well adver>sed.”

For detailed informa>on about the land release including answers to frequently asked ques>ons, visit Dalmeny land release area | Eurobodalla Shire Council (nsw.gov.au)

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The gi@ of green: SHASA provides fruit trees to Vol 16 September 15th 2017 bushfire survivors 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018 The Southcoast Health and Sustainability Alliance (SHASA) is giving the gi9 of green, providing fruit trees to residents of 42 bushfire-impacted proper>es across the Eurobodalla.

The fruit-tree distribu>on was made possible by a $5000 Vinnies Bushfire Recovery grant and the support of local nurseries.

Above: Michelle Bonner, from Eurobodalla Bushfire Recovery Support Service, helps distribute the fruit trees

Bushfire-affected residents, from areas including Mogo, Bimbimbie, Jeramandra, Eurobodalla and Nerrigundah, recently collected the citrus trees, supplied by Greenlands nursery, Moruya and a diverse range of bushfoods from the South Coast Flora Nursery, Dignams Creek. Eurobodalla Shire Bushfire Recovery Centre assisted, connec>ng SHASA with bushfire survivors who were keen for support to reestablish their orchards.

SHASA president Kathryn Maxwell said the ini>a>ve supported not only the restora>on of proper>es and gardens but was therapeu>c and cri>cal to the recovery process.

“Un>l now, li@le funding has been allocated to replan>ng lost gardens and orchards,” Ms Maxwell said.

“With the Vinnies grant, SHASA is now able to address this gap. We would like to say a big thank you to Lukas Ringlands from Vinnies, for encouraging SHASA to apply for Vinnies Bushfire Recovery funding.”

Ms Maxwell said the onset of Spring was the perfect >me to plant: “With the recent rains the new plants will get a good start.”

“Greenlands is giving the program a 10% discount on citrus trees – oranges, limes, lemons, mandarins and grapefruit,” Kathryn said. “And South Coast Flora Nursery is providing a wonderful diversity of na>ve bushfood species including na>ve raspberries, na>ve finger limes, na>ve guavas, sandpaper figs, plum pines, wombat berries. Exo>c species including carob trees, pomegranate, bay tree, banana passionfruit, kiwifruit and feijoas – with a big discount on tube stock.”

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We've missed you—HURRY Sale Ends Sunday- All THREE Parks Open Monday Australian Wildlife Parks is pleased to announce that we are able to reopen Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park, Mogo Wildlife Park and Hunter Valley Zoo to the public at 9am, on Monday 11 October 2021.

In line with NSW Health advice, our wildlife parks will be open to guests aged 16 years and over who are fully vaccinated, and all young people aged under 16.

All Australian Wildlife Park sites are proudly COVID-Safe and will operate in line with the NSW Health guidelines. For further informa>on, please visit our websites: Our annual pass sale will end on Sunday 10 October in line with the Greater Sydney stay-at-home orders ending, so it's your last chance to save $70 on a family annual pass - don't miss this!

The Australian Wildlife Parks annual pass offers you unlimited entry for 12 months to BOTH Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park and Mogo Wildlife Park, 20% off ALL of your purchases in our parks (including >ckets for your guess when you visit).

Adult annual passes normally $105 NOW $70 Family passes normally $210

NOW $140

Concession passes normally $80

NOW $60

By purchasing our annual pass, you are not only helping local tourism get back on its feet - there are amazing member benefits for you to enjoy including 20% off purchases park-wide and other exclusive offers. (Excludes renewals and gi9 card purchases) We hope you can join the Australian Wildlife Parks' family as an annual pass member today, and we'll see you when we reopen next week!

Thank you for your apprecia>on of the incredible animals that call our Australian Wildlife Parks home.

Team Australian Wildlife Parks

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Far South Coast Business Awards finalist and winners announced.

Mbk has been declared a finalist by Business NSW in the Excellence in Vol 16 September 15th 2017 for the far South Coast region NSW 2021 Micro Business7th, category 28 April December Vol 48 27th 20182017

Winning the region’s Excellence in Small Business Award was The Dromedary Hotel, Central Tilba in an recogni>on of a business that has effec>vely driven growth and is able to demonstrate the specific strategies implemented to achieve business success and/or resilience.

The Dromedary Hotel will join other category winners of the Far South Coast Business Awards to become finalists at the State Business Awards on Friday 26 November 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: h@ps://www.beagleweekly.com.au/real-estate

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real estate South Coast Property Specialists (Carlene Franzen) Tips #1065:

New Home Loans GeCng a Bit Harder to Obtain Vol 16 September 15th 2017 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018

On Wednesday, the Australian Pruden>al Regula>on Authority (APRA) announced it was increasing the minimum interest rate buffer on home loan applica>ons from 2.5 to 3 percentage points. This change will take place from November 1, and it means that banks will have to apply this upgraded test to new borrowers to make sure they will be able to afford their mortgage repayments.

So, if you apply for a mortgage with an interest rate of 2% on November 1, the bank will have to test to see if you can afford to make repayments with a 5% interest rate. If you can’t, the loan applica>on will be denied.

If the banks do not use this higher test, they will be financially penalised by having to hold more reserves against poten>al losses, which will reduce their profitability.

APRA has taken this step in an effort to cool credit growth, par>cularly a9er property prices have surged more than 20% in the last 12 months. They es>mate that this slight change will reduce a household’s maximum borrowing capacity by around 5%. For example, if you were going to borrow $500,000 soon you will only be able to borrow $475,000. But purchasers, and first home buyers in par>cular, don’t quite see it this way. As most house prices have gone up 20% in the last year, when you factor in the 5% reduc>on in what you can borrow, they are now looking at a 25% bigger challenge in purchasing a property than they did a year ago.

APRA also predicts that the impact of the change was likely to be greater for investors than it would be for owner-occupiers, as investors tend to borrow at a higher level of leverage.

Regardless of the outcomes, it does send a clear message to the real estate industry including vendors and purchasers that the monetary regulators are endeavouring to try to take the heat out of the property market. Assuming they be successful this should lead to less vola>le property prices which is considera>on that anyone who is thinking of selling their property should take careful note of. Now may well be the best >me to sell.

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Guerrilla Roasters seCng the bar three years on Guerrilla Roasters, now known across the South East for its ethically sourced beans and characteris>c blend was founded in 2018 by Mathew Hatcher and Lewis McKenzie.

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Mathew has always had a passion for coffee and a strong sense of moral fair play saying:

Above: L to R. Mathew Hatcher and Lewis McKenzie.

"We started with the idea of roas>ng the absolute best coffee we could get our hands on. Every bean we purchase is fully traceable and we only buy from suppliers who work with farmers on sustainability and quality. Our belief is that a great cup of coffee starts on the farm.

We strive to visit our partners all over the world to not only follow the bean to cup but also to build las>ng rela>onships between farmers and those tas>ng the finished product."

The two came together when he ventured to East Timor to see first hand the growing harves>ng and expor>ng of coffee beans. It was not however a one-way visit as he took with him the knowledge of the industry where the coffee was des>ned to arrive and saw opportuni>es to educate local growers in how they might improve their product to gain a higher return.

Mathew noted that East Timor beans were generally at best low grade and o9en used as bulkers in coffee blends however, with educa>on and apprecia>on of what was required by top end bean buyers there has been an evolu>on in quality and processing.

Guerrilla Roasters, now located at their new warehouse at 2/10 Shelley Road, Moruya was founded on the idea to go against the flow, resist the norm and refuse to fit into a mold. Their coffee blends are now the bean of choice of many cafe's across the region from the Victorian border north into the Shoalhaven as well as venturing west into the ACT regional market.

Mathew said "We are passionate and only roast coffee that we love to drink. We work with industry leaders who only source from sustainable farms throughout the Americas, Africa and Asia. Our blend is ever changing with the seasons and we seize every moment to change things up. This gives us the ability to showcase the different flavours in coffee but also the terroir of a specific region."

"Our aim is to lead the way and not conform to what people think we should be. We are a small batch roaster who are more concerned with quality than being one of the big guys. We want to work with like minded cafe owners who are in it purely for the passion and want a quality product."

With the new warehouse has come the opportunity to also trade on line with a new website that enables on-line shopping and facili>es that enable an expansion of produc>on without any impact of the quality of product that is foremost in Mat and Lewis' mind.

"We have to give a big shoutout to both our locals and interstate customers keeping us insanely busy through the lockdowns. So many home baristas now but like you, we can’t wait for cafes to be the mee>ng place again."

NOTE: This is not adver#sing and The Beagle has published the ar#cle simply in celebra#on of one of our many local businesses who have li;ed the bar and become leaders in their industry.

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Community—food

Farmers market farewells Queen St Growers

By Shani Keane A small crowd gathered Vol 16 September 15th 2017 recently under Moruya 28 April December 7th, 2017masked and physically Riverside Park’s trees, Vol 48 27th 2018 distanced, but very much projec>ng their collec>ve gra>tude. The gathering’s a@en>on was focused on Tobie Patrick and Tim Saffery, the hard-working couple behind one of Moruya’s most successful modern day market gardening opera>ons.

It was a week a9er the modest duo had set up their last Queen St Growers stall at the weekly SAGE Farmers Market, hoping to depart quietly and without a fuss. They returned somewhat reluctantly at the request of commi@ee members, fellow producers, and customers.

Everyone felt the need to say thank you - for their commitment to the market; for their hard work; and their consistently beau>ful vegetables.

Tim and Tobie’s market gardening story is in>mately connected with SAGE NSW Inc, whose mission is to “grow the local fair food community of people who grow, eat, prepare, sell, share, and work with local food”.

The couple began supplying their quality, chemical-free produce to the SAGE market on its first day of opera>on in 2013. Customers who bought and tasted their vegetables back then, con>nued to form a loyal queue in front of their stall every Tuesday a9ernoon. Stacks of freshly picked and colourful vegetables, and some>mes homemade hommous or cucumber pickles, would quickly disappear a9er the ringing of the 3pm trading bell.

The trading was fast, efficient, and friendly. Tobie would chat happily with the regulars, stowing their purchases into re-usable bags and baskets. Tim would acknowledge customers with a smile and freely offer cooking >ps or answer ques>ons about the produce.

Bingie locals Kim Cross and Brian Bembrick knew Tim and Tobie before they started growing vegetables.

They became loyal customers due to their personal connec>on, but also because they had a high regard for their produce, friendliness, and contribu>on to the community.

“We’ve witnessed their complete immersion into the Moruya community since their early days at The River restaurant and then later on through their stall at the markets,” said Kim. “They’re delighbul. We’re just so grateful that they’ve helped us remain healthy with such wonderful produce.”

Brian believes part of the appeal of the markets and Tim and Tobie’s posi>ve presence was the respecbul way they operated their stall next to their mentors Kirs> Wilkinson and Fraser Bayley, from Old Mill Road BioFarm.

“They were suppor>ve of each other as growers, rather than having a strong rivalry,” Brian said.

Tim acknowledges Kirs> and Fraser’s influence and how cri>cal the weekly market is to local food produc>on by small growers.

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Community—food “The SAGE Farmers Market is essen>al to a small-scale opera>on in our area, as it gives an outlet directly to the public. There’s no middle man. This market has sustained us financially from Day 1.”

Tim and Tobie, who have two young children, are taking a break from commercial vegetable growing, partly due to the physical impact of farming life and partly due to the unpredictability that comes with Vol 16 September 15thcondi>ons.

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“The kids have fi@ed in really well to the garden business. They usually love spending >me in the garden with us,” said Tim. “The decision to change careers is based mostly on the demands on our bodies as we age. It’s becoming harder and the weather ever more challenging.”

There is also the balance between remaining small-scale but genera>ng enough income. “It’s very hard to make enough money to employ people without ge:ng bigger,” said Tim. He is hopeful that market gardening will flourish in the Eurobodalla area and that customer demand for fresh produce will con>nue to grow.

“I’m not sure what will happen with small scale agriculture in the future with land prices going up and up. I hope people can s>ll make it viable as the demand for healthy, quality produce is high.”

It is not the first >me that Tim and Tobie have re-invented their working lives. The couple first made their mark as chefs in the Eurobodalla as successful co-owners of The River Moruya restaurant, which secured a chef’s hat in 2007 under their opera>on. Their love for producing acclaimed fine dining menus featuring local fresh produce eventually led them to the farming world.

“Being chefs previous to farming we had a passion for food and in par>cular high-quality produce,” said Tim. “We were ini>ally inspired by Stuart Whitelaw, by the vegetables he grew at home, and then on a bigger scale by Kirs> and Fraser. We wanted to stay close to the food industry, albeit one step back in the food chain.”

Although they are leaving behind their market gardening involvement for the >me being, Tim and Tobie are firmly entrenched in the Eurobodalla. “I think what brings people here is the natural beauty, but what keeps them here is the amazing community,” said Tim. Tim and Tobie plan to work in the educa>on sector and will con>nue to grow vegetables for their family.

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What’s on—cinema

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Reading Gadfly 197 By Robert Macklin When the ABC reported that Sco@ Morrison was suddenly ‘undecided’ whether he’d a@end the Glasgow climate talks in November, there was a moment at our place of what might be called ‘stricken silence’. not,’ someone said, and in the next li@le while unpleasant terms Vol 16 ‘Surely September 15th 2017 28 April December 7th, 2017 like wonder’ and ‘Barnaby Joyce’ bounced off the loungeroom walls.

Vol ‘gutless 48 27th 2018 Finally I said, ‘I reckon he’s just flagging it to see how it plays in the electorate before he makes a final decision.’

‘Flagging it?’

‘Yeah, it’s a marke>ng idea. You run an idea up the flagpole and see who salutes.’

‘Like going to war with China?

‘Something like that.’

‘So, what do you think - will he go to Glasgow or not?’

A very good ques>on. The ABC reporter – the percep>ve Laura Tingle – had said the Prime Minister might stay home to handle the Covid situa>on as Australia was ‘opening up’ to the rest of the world, having finally reached the 80 percent double dose. But she’d said it with one of her lop-sided cynical smiles that tells you she’s totally unconvinced - the truth is that the climate change realists in Glasgow would pile on and he’d look like a hairy goat. But if he stayed home, he’d bask in the glow of a na>on released from the lockdown dungeon just in >me for a Federal elec>on.

‘He’d probably send Marise Payne to take the flak,’ I said ‘Flak?’

‘Yeah it’s a marke>ng term - the an>-aircra9 ar>llery fired from the ground…’

‘When going to war with China?’

‘Something like that. And maybe Angus Taylor would go with her to provide some rearguard covering fire…

‘Like going…

‘Yes, to war with China. But in this case, he’d have the best of both worlds – the media wouldn’t cri>cize Marise because she’s a woman and Angus was a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford so the Brits would go easy on him.’

‘But what about the Australian public? Surely they’d be a wake-up to Morrison.’

‘Maybe so,’ I said. ‘We should never underes>mate the Australian electorate’s intelligence; but climate change and Covid aren’t the only issues on the agenda.’

‘Like the war…’

‘Right, and a pre@y feeble performance from the Opposi>on so far. But I don’t know…this idea of squibbing Glasgow could go either way. He could spin it…’

‘Spin?’

‘Yeah, it’s a marke>ng term…’

‘I know, I know.’ ‘….okay and he might get away with it. But do you know what it reminded me of? That >me when Tony Abbo@ made his final “captain’s call” and gave the Duke of Edinburgh an Australian knighthood.

Suddenly, everyone knew exactly what he was all about. The real Tony Abbo@ just stood up.’

‘The real…’

‘Oh, all right, yes, it’s a term they use in marke>ng.’

‘Like going to war with China?’

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Reading - LeEer to the editor Dear Beagle Editor, I was bemused to read in the Beagle last week that the Hon. Rob Stokes, Minister for Planning and Public Spaces cri>cised Eurobodalla Council’s decision to sell Council-owned land at Dalmeny and advised Vol 16 September 15th 2017 residents: 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018 ‘As this is a ma er for Council to manage at the local level, I would encourage you and members of your group to con#nue to raise your concerns with Council directly.’

I don’t know what it’s been like for concerned Dalmeny residents, but here in Tuross we are constantly doing just that. Raising our concerns with Council about the 72-home development planned right next to beau>ful Coila Lake’s foreshore.

The a@rac>ve remnant rainforest, wetlands, saltmarsh and seagrass beds support wildlife including black cockatoos and Wrens, diverse plants and insects and needs protec>on. It’s a valued Aboriginal Cultural Heritage site and is used by many residents for recrea>on, photography and exercise.

Council, on the few occasions they have communicated with us, do not appear to have an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and maintain that as this development dates back to 1984, it does not require and EIA. Nor have they produced an Aboriginal Heritage Impact Permit.

For Rob Stokes’ informa>on, resident’s recent a@empts to engage Council include a 17 August presenta>on to their Public Mee>ng via Zoom. When a Councillor asked a ques>on of our Spokesperson, the Presenta>on was abruptly, unilaterally shut down by Council who stated ‘he can’t answer ques#ons on behalf of the group as he’d have to go back and consult the group.’

On 2 September they wrote that they had developed an unwri@en ‘protocol over >me’ which the General Manager explained hoc: ‘Council’s protocol is to allow ques#ons of presenters when they are able to demonstrate that they conclusively represent the organisa#on to which they refer in their submission to Council. This is demonstrated, for example, by the presenter being the Convenor or Co-Convenor, President or member of the execu#ve body.”

Council received our wri@en presenta>on the day prior but failed to inform us that ‘Spokesperson’ would be less than adequate.

Further, Tuross residents involved in trying to tame the poten>al effects of this development find their emails to Council are now largely unanswered. I sent one two weeks ago simply following up on a verbal request to Council for a summary of the submissions they have made concerning the development.

Others have many more unanswered communica>ons.

What I would say to Rob Stokes if I had the chance is that ‘It’s difficult to con>nually raise concerns with a Council when they treat residents in an unresponsive and contemptuous manner.

Robyn Flynn

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100 Years Ago—8th October 1921 DEATH. – Very great sympathy is expressed for Mr. and Mrs. Mark Whelan, of Bodalla, whose son, aged 10 years, died at Moruya Hospital early on Tuesday morning. From the first very li@le hopes were entertained Vol the 16 September 15th 2017 for recovery7th, of the poor li@le fellow, who was suffering from blood poisoning and pneumonia. The 28 April December Vol 48 27th 20182017 funeral took place on Tuesday a9ernoon, the remains being interred in the R.C. por>on of the Bodalla cemetery.

MOTOR SERVICE. – Messrs. Weatherby and Preddey have taken over Hunt and Co’s daily motor service from Moruya to Nowra and are pu:ng on a fleet of Chandler Six. With the combina>on of our two most enterprising business men, the public should be able to travel with every convenience.

WEDDING. – A wedding which created considerable interest was celebrated in St. John’s Church by the Rev. G. A. Sanders on Saturday last. The contrac>ng par>es were Miss Lily Jeffery, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Jeffery, of “Rosehill,” Moruya, and Mr. Holroyd Innes (late A.I.F.) of Tomakin. The dainty li@le bride was pre:ly a:red in cream, with mob cap and veil and her shower bouquet was >red with the bridegroom’s colors – red and purple. Miss Innes (sister of the bridegroom) gowned in pink with black picture hat, a@ended as bridesmaid, and Mr. Fred Innes as best man….

OBITUARY. - ….we have to report the un>mely death of Mr. R. N. Carden, licensee of the Royal Hotel, at the compara>vely early age of 52 years. He had been ill for some weeks suffering from an affec>on of the throat….. and was taken to Sydney for treatment, which proved ineffectual, at St. Vincent’s Hospital. He was removed to a private home ….. in Po@s Point, where he was surrounded by his near and dear ones. Moruya’s highest esteemed townsman passed to his eternal reward on Monday night. Profound was the sympathy expressed when the sad news became known, as no man in the community was more highly thought of than poor “Bob” Carden, as he was lovingly called….. To the heartbroken widow, sons, Phillip and Basil, daughter, Ena, and sisters, Sister M. Basil of St. Mary’s Convent (Moruya), Mesdames Clinton (North Sydney) and G. Spence (Moruya) the “Examiner” tenders its deepest sympathy.

BATEMAN’S BAY. – (From our Correspondent.) The func>on in aid of the Public Park on Monday, 8-Hour Day was a huge success and gra>fied the Trustees of the Mackay Park. The door takings £21 was beyond hopes.

The Ball was largely a@ended and many lovely frocks graced the hall. …..The du>es of M.C. were carried out by Messrs. A. Ryan and V. Ison, and the strenuous work at the door was undertaken by Messrs.

Calcra9, Fenning and J. Lavis. The Bay Brass Band kindly enlivened the village during the evening.

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Reading - Moruya Books Off the footpath...

Footpath walking, I’ve had enough!

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One that meanders with twists and turns With footprints made for my return.

Trees and ferns line my route As I crunch the rocks with my boots.

I stop my walk to take a look Time to capture that bubbling brook Out comes the camera and with a click I take that pic, clicke@y click!

I venture on to see what’s next A painted rock catches my eye Why is this here, I wonder why?

Hi Everyone,

A li@le girl is up ahead

We have good news!

Due to the li9ing of restric>ons we’ll be open normal hours next week. Weekdays 9am-4pm and Saturdays 9am-12.30pm.

With a basket and something red Another rock, l presume As she places it under a white mushroom.

I turn around to head back

Fully vaccinated customers will be able to browse in store with a limit of 10 people at a >me while unvaccinated customers are welcome to click and collect at the door.

Looking for another track I begin to no>ce her clever art Le9 to find, she's done her part To bring you a smile and make you find

Save all your Bookshop Day love for Monday!

Her li@le rocks she le9 behind!

We can’t wait to see you all!

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Reading—A beer with Baz Bazza had a Jimmy Buffet album playing in the back shed as Mick once again skirted the side of the house and joined him for the now regular Friday a9ernoon beers. Bazza passed Mick a stubby and turned the volume of the old casse@e player up to listen to Come Monday.

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They both stretched back in the deck chairs, took a generous drink, and took in the lyrics of the song.

“Well come Monday, Bazza and I reckon the first stop for you is the barber. You look like a woolly mammoth and a grey one at that.”

Gazza had a half chuckle.

“Yeah Mick, I feel like a bit of a hippy these days. Fran reckons my sense of dress has gone downhill since the lockdown, and she drew the line the other day when I walked around the house in the nude.”

Mick splu@ered his beer.

“Crikey, Bazza, there’s a thought you could of spared me, but I am looking forward to Monday. It will be good to do some of the mundane things like going to shops other than the supermarket, sit down at the coffee shop, catch a movie at the cinema, maybe even enjoy a meal at a restaurant and best of all back to the pub for a beer……And you will probably need a shearer rather than a barber.”

Mick raised an eyebrow and scanned Bazza’s backyard as Jimmy Buffet con>nued in the background.

“Well, you have to spare a thought for all those front line workers that will make all those things happen, Mick. There seems to be a huge expecta>on on them as to who to serve, proof of vaccina>on, people arguing discrimina>on, policing mask wearing and so on.”

They both enjoyed another generous drink.

“You see Mick these jobs are all usually pre@y low paid and now there is an extra level of responsibility, and I dare say, risk to their own wellbeing. You can imagine how many people like you and me they have to come into contact with next week. I might even say it’s a bit riskier than facing a press conference at 11.00am each day where physical distancing is enforced.”

“Come off it, Bazza, we’ve got to open up the economy and get everyone back to work. We can’t go on relying on government handouts.”

“Fully agreed Mick, but remember before the pandemic, even the Reserve Bank was concerned about the lack of wage growth in Australia. You see, your mates in government have done everything to reduce the bargaining power of workers and undermine job certainty in these sectors. Now… from Monday onwards they are being called on to exercise even more responsibility on these low wages. You see Mick, a fair wage and employment security generates confidence for people to spend and get the economy moving.”

Mick shook his head.

“Crikey, Bazza, one beer and you’re talking revolu>on.”

“Not at all, Mick. I’m at one with the Reserve Bank and they are hardly radical. Let’s do what’s fair. Let’s set an example with the public sector. I mean do you really reckon the average person thinks all our health care workers should be rewarded with just a couple of percent wage increase, given their workloads and ongoing risks to their own health. Mate….. you have teachers trying to maintain some semblance of educa>on with online learning and now expect them to return to teach largely unvaccinated students with the promise of a similar increase.”

Mick was about to respond when Bazza leaned across and turned up the volume further to Jimmy Buffet’s Changes in La#tudes, Changes in `AEtudes.

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BINDY WELSH is Feature Ar>st @#TheGalleryMogo and we will be OPEN Monday 11th October at 10am

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2021 Australian Flathead Challenge. December 4-5th The16REEL IT IN Australian Vol September 15th 2017 Flathead Challenge has become 28 December 7th, Vol 48 April 27th 2018 one of those events2017 that Fishos don’t want to miss.

Held on the weekend of Dec 4-5 in 2021, this online event will see anglers from all over Australia out chasing one of the most popular species in the land, the humble, yet amazing Flathead.

With some great brands on board including Great Northern Brewing Co, Rapala, Shimano, Motackle, Compleat Angler and more, the prize pool this year is the biggest yet. There’s over $50,000 worth of prizes, random draws and giveaways, including the major draw of a Boat/ Motor/Trailer package with full custom wrap valued at over $13,500. Every entrant goes into the draw for this one. You don’t even need to catch a fish! Entry includes an official Australian Flathead Challenge brag mat and pack of so9 plas>cs.

Join in the fun for the weekend and fish wherever you want. Target any species of Flathead you want and simply upload your photos into the REEL IT IN app. With a live briefing and presenta>on night that you can watch from the comfort of your home, you are bound to feel a part of the weekend and have a ball.

For more informa>on go to www.reeli>n.com.au

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Narooma Ladies Golf results.

Monday 4th October We16had 50 entrants in our medley stableford on Labour Vol September 15th 2017 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018 Day. Div 1: +2-22, Div 2: 23-45 Grade A winners A-1 Sco@ Harris with 39 points off handicap of -2 A-2 Julie Blessington with 37points off handicap of 20 Grade B winners B-1 Ann Durnan with 35 points off handicap of 35 B-2 Jan Boxsell with 33 points off handicap of 23 Balls to 32 OCB NTP Div 1 – 3rd

Graham Small

Div 2 - 9th

Dierdre Landells

Div 3 - 14th Jane Blomfield Wednesday 6th October Today we had 42 ladies compe>ng in a stableford event.

Darcy Sealey competed in Monday’s Labour Day medley stableford.

Div 1: 0-27 Div 2: 28-45 Grade A winners A-1 Julie Whyte with 41 points OCB off handicap of 25 A-2 Kay Lawrence with 37 points off handicap of 17 Grade B winners B-1 Heather McMillan with 37 points off handicap of 29 B-2 Janice Eardley with 35 points off handicap of 29 Balls to 32 NTP Div 1 – 9th Jenny Wu@ke-Hayes Div 2 – 14th Heather McMillan Div 3 – 17th Moria Richards Six ladies competed in the Gold Medal Playoff.

Congratula>ons to Chris Fader who has been playing great golf, won with a score of 76 off handicap of 12 to win the Gold Medal.

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CATALINA LADIES GOLF – Results 6 October 2021 S>ll playing in groups of two but hopefully, this >me next week, there will be four players in each group.

Today, a beau>ful warm spring day, with picture perfect fairways and greens. Golf was just an added Vol 16 September 15th 2017 pleasure.

Eighty-eight Vol 28 December 7th, 2017 Ladies competed in today’s Stableford Event with the following results.

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Division 1 1st

Julie Manson (22)

39 points

nd

Rosemary Weeks (24)

37 points

rd

Myrna Radin (16) on countback Kelly Rogan (24) on countback Jo Taylor (15)

36 points 36 points 36 points

2

3 4th 5th

Division 2 1st

Beryl Robinson (31) on countback

39 points

2nd

Wendy Hardy (30)

39 points

3

Penelope Elizabeth Dye (31) on countback

38 points

5th

Ngaire Durnan (28)

37 points

rd

Division 3 1st

Jo Neal (35)

38 points

nd

Susan Bourke (36) on countback

36 points

rd

Robyn Kennedy (41) on countback

36 points

th

Wendy Black (45)

35 points

2 3 5

Place GeEers: Thirty-four Ladies who scored 32 points or more (on countback) won a ball.

Tuross Head Women’s Bowling Club Raffle Winners We drew the raffle on Friday 1st October and the winners were: 1st Prize - Chris Roxby ( 942) 2nd Prize - Kath Smith ( 872) 3rd Prize - Craig Smith (160) 4th Prize - Col West (528) 5th Prize - Ray Brown ( 123) 6th Prize - Stephen Hodge (670) 7th Prize - Ray Downey ( 355) 8thPrize - Kath Smith (875) We wish to thank all the Tuross community and Tuross businesses who supported us so generously with this raffle.

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Gail Rogers Masters the Course with Great Par Score A good field of15th 62 2017 golfers registered for Vol 16 September 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018

the Tuross Head Veterans Golf Par event on Wednesday 6 October 2021.

Winner on the day with a fine score of +5 was Gail Rogers (Photo to the right) .

Close behind was Graham Moore on +4 with Steve Johnston edging out Alan McLeod for third place on count back, with both players recording scores of +3.

Minor prizes went to Barry Hoban and Ross Davidson on +3, Enid Besant-Ryan, Terry Lunn, Ray Downey, Allen Lee, Ron Hanlon and Bruce Mar>n on +2, and finally Robert McKirdy, Bruce Ware, Chris Birks, Solveig Olsson and Steve Gardner all on +1.

Chris Wra@en won this weeks Bradman award.

Broulee Runners October 6th 2021 With the introduc>ons of Daylight Saving and coming of Freedom Day next Monday 11 October it is likely that the Broulee Runners may be able to come out to play together.

There is a need to look at the fine print and consult with our advisors, yet all looks posi>ve. Further advice will follow!!!

The celebrity people of the week are Mollie and Samson Kennedy, who are regular visitors from Canberra having seventy-nine runs between them. They have excellent 2kilometre >mes of 7.38 and 8.11, respec>vely. Their parents Anthony and Emma are outstanding athletes and their grandparents have achieved in athle>c pursuits.

We look forward to Michelle Connor coming back to the runners to achieve her 30th run. Also, Bernie Lambert needs only three more runs to become a centurion along with 43 others to achieve this mark in the 14-year history of the event.

Personal best >me of 8.11 was recorded by Samson Kennedy in the 2-kilometres.

The award for consistent performance during the lockdown period must go to the Atkin/Minifie family, who have recorded >mes most weeks during this period.

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Moruya Women’s Golf Results Wednesday, 06 October Par rounds are one of the least popular events on the golfing calendar, but beau>ful weather and Vol 16 September 15then>ced 2017 40 women to par>cipate in today’s round. Congratula>ons to the following stunning fairways 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018 winner’s on their successful scores: Grade A Winners: A – 1 Cole@e Blacklock

+3

A – 2 Pauline Nash

+1

A – 3 Kath Fethers

0 C/B

Grade B Winners: B – 1 Lyn Gibbs

+1 C/B

B – 2 Dianne Smith

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B – 3 Judi Hebbard

-1 C/B

Balls went to N Cowdroy 0, S Knight -1 C/B, N Levi -1, P Reid -1 C/B, J Hosking -1 C/B, V Goodwin -1 C/B, B Kennedy -1 C/B, R Hawkins -1 C/ B, J Dixon -1 C/B, V Moore -1 C/B, J Ellis -1, K Ba@ -2 C/B, G Hickey -2 C/B, M Bingham -2 C/B, B Swain -2 C/B, V Thorne@ -2 C/B, K Boogert 2 C/B, B Roberts -2, S Wallensky -3 C/B, M Muriwai –3 C/B.

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Accounting

Air Conditioning

Automotive

Bathrooms

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The Beagle business and trades Directory a to z Builders

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Carpenters

Carpet Cleaners

Computers/ IT

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The Beagle business and trades Directory a to z Concretors

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Dogs

Electrical

Excavation

Framers

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The Beagle business and trades Directory a to z Garden Landscaping

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Home Maintenance

Locksmith

Massage

Mowing and Gardening

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The Beagle business and trades Directory a to z Painters

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Pest Control

Plumbers

Roofing

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The Beagle business and trades Directory a to z Solar Electrical

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Tiling

TV Antenna

Trees

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The Beagle business and trades Directory a to z Vets

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Waste Management

Late entries

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 o9en 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 h@ps://www.facebook.com/groups/1303512213142880/ beagle weekly : Vol 228 October 8th 2021

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