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editorial Welcome to this week’s editorial, Who to vote for in the local government elec5ons? Where do you start? Like any horse race are aware that there will be candidates coming from various stables backed by the Vol 16 September 15thwe 2017 28 December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 April 27th 2018 resources of handlers and trainers. The Liberals, Labor and Greens have already decide on their silk colours and these will be on display across the shire on “Race Day”, December the 4th. The lesser known stables will be represented as well, however, with limited budgets and fewer backers you might be hard pressed to see them at the sta5ng gate. Like a good punter you will be interested in the form of the candidates. Very few study the form guide un5l “Race Day” and when they do they discover it has li<le informa5on. So li<le in fact that most punters will resort to their decision on who to back based on silk colours, stable names, trainers name and even jockey name of the jockey has had previous form. That might be a reasonable way of selec5ng a winner but it is also odds on that you might pick a dud and the form guide failed to tell you your selec5on performs poorly under pressure or on a heavy track. So much like a horse race the Eurobodalla is going to hold the Eurobodalla Cup on December 4th and the winners will be our next councillors. The candidates are already presen5ng themselves and their form guides are being wri<en that outline what each might promise to get them over the line. In the past they have spruiking things like “The Council can be the solu5on. It should not be the problem” or “A Council you can trust. A Council which is your friend not your enemy” You might even encounter a spruiker on a fruit box promising “We won’t just listen to our residents’ reasonable concerns. We will take no5ce and we will take ac5on,“ or “Council must live within its residents’ means. “ The truth of the ma<er is that all that spruiking is li<le more than elec5oneering bullshit as was proven by the CA A councillors at the last Council elec5on who failed to deliver on most of their promised mandate. Promises such as “We will establish a Waste Watch Commi<ee to get maximum value and minimise waste” or “we will establish an independent Ombudsman to allow residents to appeal against administra5ve ac5ons they believe are unfair” are easy to write on a flyer and to the average punter signal the result that many are looking for. But, as we have seen with the previous term of Innes, Tait and Nathan these were just spin phrases to sucker in votes. The trick is to be proac5vely informed of what you want as a resident and ratepayer rather than relying on the promises of poli5cians in the making. Be aware that there is a major difference between what they promise and what they can deliver, constrained by the budget, policies and the Local Government Act. In the end there is very li<le that councillors actually can do. In the past five years our councillors managed to achieve the following under their own making. Cat Bibs, no helium balloons on public reserves, a temporary permit for those with a temporary condi5on such as hip replacement to allow parking in a disabled spot and free parking in Batemans Bay. Pre<y much everything else was as a result of Council staff going about their du5es to ensure roads and assets were repaired or replaced by priority and that the wheels of Local Government kept turning. So if you actually want change in the community the best people to talk to are the Council staff. It is the staff beagle weekly : Vol 229 October 15th 2021
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editorial and their processes that map out what is provided, when it is provided, how and when it is maintained and when it is replaced. The staff are bound by Acts, Policies and Guidelines that ensure their decisions are open and transparent. It is the reports and strategies that the Councillors of the day endorse. Some Councillors might like to blow smoke up their own backsides and actually lay claim as being coVol 16 September 15th 2017 authors but27th the2018 hard work rests squarely with the staff. 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 Knowing that the councillors are, in general, li<le more than rubber stamps as required under the Local Government Act. Long before cas5ng you vote for a candidate that may, or may not be, making grand promises of what they will do if elected Eurobodalla ci5zens should stop for a minute and determine what they want for the shire’s future. Eurobodalla Council has what is called the Community Strategic Plan that outlines what Eurobodalla will look like in 20 years’ 5me based on community engagement. Because the community is pre<y indifferent to anything “poli5cal” or to do with Council the number of people who make submissions is small. This means that others are speaking on your behalf because you didn’t bother. You want a new playground, a new path, a new wash down area at the boat ramp, an upgrade to a toilet, some new benches in the park, maybe a new BBQ in the local reserve. Many will moan that Council is not providing this but few will ask “Has anyone told Council what we want?”. Council is seeking feedback through a dedicated website called Our Eurobodalla. The last Community Strategic Plan was prepared in 2017 and had four central vision statements: friendly, thriving, responsible and proud. Are these s5ll relevant, what’s missing, and what are our priori5es for the future? What do you want in your community? What do you think your community needs to make life a li<le be<er, if not for you but for our youth, elderly or disabled? Council are using community engagement specialists Bang the Table, and they’ve put together online tools so individuals and groups can easily share their views with Council. Council are contac5ng the shire’s community and spor5ng groups directly to ask them to par5cipate, and there’s a special focus on geKng young people to have their say. Long before the Council elec5ons on December 4th our Eurobodalla residents and ratepayers have had an opportunity to provide their vision and priori5es, ready for the new term of Council. This is our way of telling the new councillors exactly what we want and what we expect them to deliver in both the short term and long-term to assist in making it a reality. To par5cipate head to oureurobodalla.esc.nsw.gov.au before Sunday 31 October. In the mean5me, having established what you think your community needs, why not join a local Community Associa5on such as we have in Sth Durras, Long Beach/Maloneys, Nelligen, Broulee Mossy and Tuross Head and let them know your thoughts. These Associa5ons add weight to communica5ng to Council the voice of the community. Over the decades it has been clubs and associa5ons that have been instrumental in the many facili5es we enjoy today from public halls to footpaths, playgrounds to parks and reserves. It has been our community who were the visionaries. Will there be visionaries puKng their hand up to be councillors in December? Not from what I have seen so far. Your best bet is to help write the Community Strategic Plan and have your vision recorded. Un5l next—lei beagle weekly : Vol 229 October 15th 2021
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There have been some changes to the roadmap. We are on track to hit 80% this weekend. From the Monday Vol 16 September 15thaPer 2017 we hit 80% double 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018 dose, restric5ons will further ease for the fully vaccinated and those with medical exemp5ons: • Masks no longer required in an office (masks are s5ll mandatory in all other indoor seKngs) • No caps for Weddings and Funerals • You can par5cipate in community sport All premises con5nue to operate at one person for 4sqm indoors and 2sqm outdoors. From 1 November: • No quaran5ne requirements and caps for overseas arrivals who are recognised as fully vaccinated with a TGA-approved vaccine • Overseas arrivals who aren’t fully vaccinated will be capped at 210 people per week, and will have to undergo mandatory 14-day hotel quaran5ne • Regional travel is allowed • No caps for bookings at hospitality venues
Changed traffic condi*ons on Princes Highway at Moruya Motorists are advised of changed traffic condi5ons from next week on the Princes Highway between Toose Street and North Head Drive at Moruya. Transport for NSW will be resurfacing the Princes Highway in the area to improve the safety and resilience of the network as part of rou5ne maintenance. Work will be carried out between 7.30pm and 4.30am from Sunday 24 to Thursday 28 October, weather permiKng. Parking on the Princes Highway in the work area will not be permi<ed during work hours but will be available during the day. Motorists are advised to allow addi5onal travel 5me of up to five minutes, drive to the condi5ons, and follow the direc5ons of signs and traffic control. Transport for NSW thanks motorists for their pa5ence during this 5me. beagle weekly : Vol 229 October 15th 2021
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community Cover photo by: Casey Flynn Photography The 5p of our Galac5c Core rising between two rocks on the shoreline of Bermagui, glow of the town being seen on the bo<om right. (The larger pink nebula at top of the15th Milky Way is called the Carina Nebula for anyone wondering Volthe 16 September 2017 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018 what that is) This image features as the cover of my South Coast 2022 Calendars, which are currently available for pre order at the following link for anyone interested. Shipping out at the end of October. h<ps://www.caseyflynnphotography.com
It is now recommended that all people 12 and over who are immunocompromised should receive a third vaccina*on dose. This includes people with malignant cancers, organ transplants, stem cell transplants, people on therapies that dampen the immune system or are taking certain steroids and people born with immunodeficiencies. Also included are people on dialysis. The third dose is recommended 2-4 months aPer the second dose. Pfizer vaccina5ons will be administered at the Ulladulla Vaccina5on for this. Those eligible can now book online at www.hotdoc.com.au (book in as a 2nd dose at this stage) or phone the medical centre on 4455 5422. If you’re unsure whether you’re eligible, check ATAGI recommenda5ons at h<ps://www.health.gov.au/ sites/default/files/documents/2021/10/atagi-recommenda5ons-on-the-use-of-a-third-primary-dose-ofcovid-19-vaccine-in-individuals-who-are-severely-immunocompromised_1.pdf. Alterna5vely call the Wollongong Public Health unit on 4221 6700 or Covid Hotline on 1800 020 080 The Ulladulla Vaccina5on Clinic is located next to the Ulladulla Endoscopy and Medical Centre at 111 Princes Highway - enter from Boree St Carpark.
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community A man and woman have been charged over alleged drug and property offences on the state’s South Coast. About 11am yesterday (Thursday 14 October 2021), officers a<ached to Batemans Bay Highway Patrol were conduc5ng sta5onary speed enforcement on George Bass Drive, Moruya, when a Holden Commodore was Vol 16 September 15thtravelling 2017 allegedly detected at more than 100km/h in an 80km/h signposted area. 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018
The vehicle allegedly reached speeds of up to 150km/h, before the car was abandoned at a hotel on the Princes Highway, Moruya, and driver fled the area on foot. Officers located him a short 5me later inside a nearby shopping centre. During a search of the Commodore, police seized methylamphetamine (ice), cannabis, and cash suspected of being the proceeds of crime. Checks revealed the driver – a 33-year-old man – was disqualified from driving un5l 2023. He was subsequently arrested and taken to Batemans Bay Police Sta5on, where he allegedly returned a posi5ve oral fluid test, which will undergo further analysis. The man was charged with 13 offences: • drive motor vehicle during disqualifica5on period – second offence, • drive vehicle, illicit drug present in blood etc – second offence, • class A motor vehicle exceed speed (x2), • drive recklessly/furiously or speed/manner dangerous- second offence, • deal with property proceeds of crime, • supply prohibited drug, • possess prohibited drug (x2), • possess housebreaking implements, • goods suspected stolen in/on premises, • possess/a<empt to, prescribed restricted substance, and, larceny He was refused bail to appear at Batemans Bay Local Court today (Friday 15 October 2021). While police were conduc5ng inquiries at the Princes Highway at Moruya, officers located and recovered a stolen white Toyota Prado. Following further inves5ga5ons – with assistance from the Batemans Bay Proac5ve Crime Team and detec5ves, police a<ended a hotel room at the Princes Highway and arrested a 24-year-old woman. During a search of the room, officers seized house breaking implements, tools, electronic devices, cannabis and prescrip5on drugs. The woman was taken to Batemans Bay Police Sta5on where she was charged with 15 offences, including; • goods in personal custody suspected being stolen (x2), • enter vehicle without consent of owner (x5), • larceny (x6), take and drive conveyance without consent of owner, and, possess housebreaking implements. She was also refused bail to appear at Batemans Bay Local Court today (Friday 15 October 2021). The man and woman are known to each other.
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Local Stars to shine bright at the 2022 Stars of Eurobodalla dance gala The Eurobodalla community is invited to enjoy a gala night of dance when Cancer Council present Stars of Eurobodalla on 26 February 2022 at the Batemans Bay Soldiers Club. Vol 16 September 15th 2017 Stars of Eurobodalla will 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018
be a COVID safe night full of fun, dancing, food, and spectacular entertainment with 2EC brekky host Kimmi Saker as MC, all in the name of working towards a cancer-free future. Our Stars consist of 9 local business and community leaders who are learning to dance with the help of our fabulously talented dance teachers while raising funds for Cancer Council NSW. The line-up of Stars who will hit the dance floor include: Mark Smith from Tribe Cafe Dr Anke Dutschke from Moruya Medical Centre Mark Ethell from Moruya Waterfront Hotel Dean White from Mossy Café Clare Lovelace from Soul Tribe Studio Chris5na McPherson from McPherson Parks Lawyers Clare Burke from The Nest of Moruya Maddy Jeffery from Elders Batemans Bay Jessica Williams from Blackshaw Coastal The Stars will perform in front of an impressive judging panel and compete for one of four awards up for grabs: Judges’ Choice, People’s Choice, Best Costume, and Highest Fundraiser. The line-up of judges for 2022 will be business owner and local hero, Mathew Hatcher, General Manager of 2EC, Jane Edwards and, last year’s highest fundraiser Mick Weyman. Sari Boschiero, Community Rela5ons Coordinator at Cancer Council’s Southern office, said “Stars of Eurobodalla is a truly unique experience for the Eurobodalla community to get behind their Stars who are fundraising for Cancer Council in a fun way while learning something new. The aim is to have Stars from all areas of the community par5cipate, demonstra5ng how we can all contribute to the cause. With a great line-up of Stars on board matched with successful, professional dance teachers from dance schools across Eurobodalla, the gala is going to be a night not to be missed.” It is through events like Stars of Eurobodalla that we can con5nue to provide cancer pa5ents and their families in the Eurobodalla Shire with cancer support and informa5on services, such as Home Help, Transport to Treatment, and our 13 11 20 Informa5on & Support Service which offers access to free financial, legal, and emo5onal support, as well as invest in cancer preven5on programs, local advocacy and cancer research. Tickets are on sale now for Stars of Eurobodalla 2022. To donate to your favourite Star, or purchase 5ckets to the event, visit www.stars.cancercouncil.com.au/event/stars-of-eurobodalla For more informa5on on Stars of Eurobodalla and updates, follow the Facebook page www.facebook.com/StarsOfEurobodalla
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Join Fiona Phillips in Kitchen Table Conversa*ons
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"We might be in lockdown but that doesn’t stop us being connected. Fiona Phillips, Member for Gilmore is holding virtual Kitchen Table Conversa*ons 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? "Use the link below to register your interest. Once you’ve registered, we’ll call you to arrange a suitable day and 5me. We'll also organise the ZOOM links for you to join in. I look forward to chaKng with you... across my Kitchen Table Conversa ons." Stars of Eurobodalla will be a COVID safe night full of fun, dancing, food, and spectacular entertainment with 2EC brekky host Kimmi Saker as MC, all in the name of working towards a cancer-free future. The 2022 Stars consist of 9 local business and community leaders who are learning to dance with the help of our fabulously talented dance teachers while raising funds for Cancer Council NSW.
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Moruya River Lights to return in 2022 A sub commi<ee of the Moruya Chamber of Commerce has been given the task and resources to begin planning for the return of the vibrant and popular Moruya River Lights Fes5val that is set to light up the town and celebrate its history.
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The Fes5val was last held in 2016 when it played a role in the Granite Town fes5val of that year. The Granite Town Fes5val is no longer aPer the red tape of running it in Riverside Park became too onerous with fees and insurances. Moving to the Moruya Racecourse saw the final Granite Town fes5val fall by the wayside as dwindling 5cket sales due to the loca5on didn't support the overheads. In all it was another case of bureaucra5c meddling that saw a terrific event run by volunteers come to a sad end for want of trying. Rising from those ashes will be the Moruya River Lights Fes5val that the Moruya Business Chamber wants it to run independently next March that will most likely carry a theme 5ed to the 90th anniversary of the Sydney Harbour Bridge that opened on March 19th, 1932. The pylons of the Sydney Harbour Bridge were sourced from the Moruya Quarry The fes5val invites schools, community groups, businesses and individuals to make a display floa5ng, illuminated craP that float by in a procession on the current. Rob Pollock of the Moruya Business Chamber subcommi<ee is the contact person for more details.
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How to add COVID-19 digital cer*ficate to the Services NSW app Welcome to the age of having to have a Smart Phone and all the Apps that link to
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more difficult for those without Smart Phones to wade their way through all the new rules and regula5ons and actually prove who they are. The latest requirement above checking in is to provide evidence that you have been vaccinated. There are many places now that have, by law, a requirement to apply No Vaccina5on Equals No Entry. There are ways you can do it with paper cer5ficates but that is cumbersome and more painful that embracing a Smart Phone and geKng on board with the 21st Centaury that is rapidly moving ahead and leaving many behind. So ... if you have a Smart Phone and access to the internet from it you have achieved Step One. How to add COVID-19 digital cer*ficate to the Services NSW app 1. You'll first need a MyServiceNSW Account and the latest version of the Service NSW app. (go to your app shop, find the App and then UPGRADE) Once you have the MyServiceNSW Account sorted out and the Service NSW app on your phone 2. You can then add your COVID-19 digital cer5ficate using either the Express Plus Medicare app or your Medicare online account through myGov. If you're using the Express Plus Medicare app: (make sure you have the LATEST Version of the Service NSW app otherwise this won't work) Open the Express Plus Medicare app. Select 'Proof of vaccina5ons' from Services. Select 'View history'. You will see a screen that has your name and then two green rectangular bu<on that say 'View COVID-19 digital cer5ficate' and 'Share with Check In app' Select the 'Share with check in app' bu<on Select the 'Service NSW' bu<on and follow the prompts. THEN Log in to your Service NSW app and follow the prompts to add your cer5ficate to your profile. If you're using your Medicare online account through myGov:
Sign in to your myGov account using a browser on your device. Select 'Medicare'. Select 'View proof' in Proof of vaccina5ons. Select 'View history'. Select your name. Select 'Share with check in app'. Select 'Service NSW' and follow the prompts. Log in to your Service NSW app and follow the prompts to add your cer5ficate to your profile. By rights you should have succeeded in adding the Cer5ficate - you will find it on you ServicesNSW app at the top of the page right next to your Drivers Licence - just swipe your phone from Right to LeP if you can't see it. beagle weekly : Vol 229 October 15th 2021
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SHASA brings ‘power on the move’ to Eurobodalla Vol 16 Septemberresidents 15th 2017 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018
The Southcoast Health and Sustainability Alliance (SHASA) will provide a freeof-charge mobile power generator for use by Eurobodalla households and businesses, assis5ng with power requirements during bushfire rebuilds, power outages and extreme weather events that would otherwise isolate communi5es. SHASA’s acquisi5on of a community power generator was made possible by a $25,000 Founda5on for Rural Regional Renewal (FRRR) grant, awarded through the Strengthening Rural Communi5es Program. The resul5ng ‘Power on the Move’ ini5a5ve will be run with SHASA’s long-term partner, Micro Energy Systems Australia (MESA) of Bodalla. “The portable community generator can provide free temporary power supply for trades working on bushfire rebuilds within our communi5es,” SHASA President Kathryn Maxwell said. “The generator could also be used by households frequently cut off from towns/major hubs by storm events, and to those vulnerable to power outages from the network, whether planned or unplanned. These outages are frequent and teamed with extreme weather events, whereby whole communi5es are oPen cut off, the mobile generator would provide a very prac5cal and needed way of delivering power.” The generator could poten5ally supply power to three houses at any one 5me and is suitable to provide/ contribute to the power needs for music, catering and market events and building sites. It could also supply power to cool rooms, small clubs and hotels, small supermarkets, cafes, small petrol sta5ons, small industrial workshops or facili5es, dairies and farms. “The purchase of this mobile generator for use by the community will ensure be<er preparedness for future emergencies, increasing the resilience of communi5es in our Shire,” Ms Maxwell said. Subsidised hire rates would apply for community events, with proceeds contribu5ng to maintenance and upkeep costs, she said. It is an5cipated that the 22kVa generator will be available by December, with MESA carrying out customisa5on and safety checks before the unit is made available to the community. Stephen Cornthwaite, of MESA, said: “This is a very useful portable power unit and applicable for both single phase and three phase applica5ons. It’s set up on a purpose-built easy tow trailer assembly with a user friendly breakout box and safety switch protected outlets. It comes with a portable earth stake or can be easily switched to make use of the installa5on main earth at the loca5on. It also comes with all the requisite safety equipment including a fire ex5nguisher.” MESA will service/load test and maintain the generator on a regular basis to ensure its con5nued reliability. Bookings can be made through the MESA office, via admin.mesa@bigpond.com or by calling 4473 5988. beagle weekly : Vol 229 October 15th 2021
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Fundraiser for ‘Crossing the Clyde’ permanent exhibi*on
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‘Crossing the Clyde’ permanent exhibi5on “I grew up jumping off that bridge.” MAKE AN OFFER for one of these iconic pieces of Bridge HERITAGE. John Holland Group generously donated the four wheels to our Society, one for the Batemans Bay Heritage Museum to display as part of a permanent exhibi5on “Crossing the Clyde” . The remaining three smaller wheels (idler sheaves) to fundraise for the cost of housing their new display.
Diameter: 3’ 7” or 1092mm Circumference: 3424mm Weight 200kg All enquires via Society President Ewan Morrison ewan.morrison@graymorr.com (Transport assistance can be arranged) Not everyone wants a wheel but we s5ll need your generous support. Please visit our website HOME page www.batemansbayheritagemuseum.com for more details about the exhibi5on and how to donate funds for this project
Dark Sounds I close my eyes And hear the dark Of sounds that come To leave their mark The creak of the house From the days s5ll warmth The 5ny grey mouse; the cheese he sought! A thump from a possum as he climbs on the roof Leaving his prints to show us proof A drip from a tap leaking outside So glad am I it's not inside. Imagine the sounds of twinkling stars Over your house and close to Mars What would it be like, every night? Oh no, I hear a big crash That possum has landed with a splash In our bird bath made of stone When will he learn to leave it alone! By Mary Murray
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Two Plowright sculptures for Moruya Council forecourt an BAS Vol 16 September 15th 2017 Art lovers longing lockdown release can an5cipate the arri28 December 7th,for 2017 Vol 48 April 27th 2018
val of not one but two Terrance Plowright sculptures des5ned for Eurobodalla. The public art works will cement The Basil Sellers Exhibi5on Centre’s reputa5on for excellence across NSW’s arts scene, with Eurobodalla Council’s director of community, arts and recrea5on Kathy Arthur expec5ng the sculptures to be installed by year’s end. “We were giPed the first sculpture earlier this year as a $100,000 commission from Basil Sellers AM. It will be visible from the Princes Highway, serving as a spectacular wayfinding marker for visitors to The Bas,” Ms Arthur said. “Now we’ve secured a companion piece; five and a half metres in stainless steel that will sit in the south-west corner of The Bas’ grounds.” Terrance Plowright OAM is a sought aPer ar5st of na5onal significance. With more than 35 years’ experience, Plowright said his works reveal the innate intelligence of all life and the profoundly powerful nature of existence. Ms Arthur said the co-located sculptures would add significant value to Eurobodalla’s sculpture showcase generally and The Bas specifically. “The second work will sit adjacent to the newly planted sensory garden that runs along the western side of The Bas and Moruya Library. Topshelf sculpture in a seKng designed to s5mulate the senses; that’s a meaningful public space where people can let their minds run free,” she said. Ms Arthur also welcomed the endorsement of the shire’s Public Art Strategy, which received unanimous support from Councillors on Tuesday 28 September. “The 5ming couldn’t be be<er,” Ms Arthur said. “The Plowright sculptures are the latest addi5ons to a number of large-scale and high-profile public art works acquired in recent years. The Strategy provides the framework for development and maintenance of these works to ensure they are meaningful and relevant to the community, while remaining safe and well maintained into the future.”
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Sydney Labor considers giving up on South Coast Labor voters In what has come as a surprise to Labor voters in the South East of NSW the Sydney Morning Herald today (October 14th, 2021) reports that NSW Labor leader Chris Minns has already suggested to his shadow Vol 16 September 15th 2017 28 April December 7th,should 2017 not run a candidate in Monaro or Bega by-elec5ons. Vol 48 27th 2018 cabinet that they It is not known why he might be of this opinion however, by failing to put up a candidate it will be considered as defea5st even before the contest begins which is not a good look for the NSW Labor party who may as well raise a banner saying "We have given up on you". The seat of Bega has been held by Andrew Constance since 2003 and was well challenged in the last elec5on on the primary vote. It is widely known that the Member for Bega has fallen from favour within the electorate. While none would argue that he performed well during the bushfire period at a community level his con5nued failure to answer emails and to be accountable to the community on a variety of issues from marine parks to health and educa5on has led to many referring to him as a Missing Member" more interested (and distracted) by his Transport por`olio. A decision by Chris Minns not to field a Labor candidate in a Bega byelec5on, for want of a candidate puKng up their hand, will only prove that NSW Labor in Sydney is unaware that the local Liberals have noone in their own camp worthy of the die-hard Liberal voters endorsement with Andrew Constance leaving a considerable hole to fill, especially in the popularity stakes that saw jus5fiable support for the person, rather than the Party he represented. State Labor leader Chris Minns on Thursday said his party was "weighing up the resources required" to poten5ally contest four byelec5ons in the short term. The NSW Labor leader has said now was not the 5me for costly "unnecessary byelec5ons" and has urged John Barilaro and Andrew Constance to reconsider their resigna5ons. "But to use the circumstances of her departure to leave in the middle of a pandemic, which is what the Transport Minister and the Deputy Premier are doing, I don't think is puKng the interests of NSW first. I think it's puKng personal ambi5on and the next career move first." Mr Minns is quoted as saying that with NSW experiencing "an economic and health crisis", now was not the 5me for poli5cians to be resigning and triggering costly "unnecessary byelec5ons". "At the end of the day, it's the responsibility of every Member of Parliament to put your community first, and your own career second," he told Sky News. The NSW Labor decision, if they stand by it, is based on finances and resources with Chris Minns sugges5ng that Labor will need to "weigh up" a decision about where we deploy our resources against "a beagle weekly : Vol 229 October 15th 2021
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community legi5mate desire from the electors in those communi5es to have a choice." Stepping up to support the tens of thousands of Labor supporters in the South East, Ryan Park, Shadow Minister for South Coast said today: 16 to September 2017Shadow Minister for South Coast, the local community deserve to have a choice and I Vol have be clear15th as the 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018 Labor should be running.
That’s certainly the feedback I am geKng from locals and I intend to raise it with the leader. Unaware of the poor candidacy hopefuls of the local Liberal party it appears that Minns is happy to declare defeat by saying "It's a decision we're going to have to make. It's one I don't take lightly, but I have to make that decision in the context of leading a poli5cal party that has a very tough to no chance of winning those byelec5ons." "We have to weigh up the fact that unnecessary and expensive byelec5ons are coming within almost a year of the general elec5on." The fact of a by-elec5on in Bega remains a moot point as Andrew Constance has not yet resigned and has indicated he does not plan to un5l the end of the year. On a reported salary of $405,000 per year it is understandable that the Member for Bega might wish to remain in the seat for as long as he needs however it is understood his decision will be pressured when nomina5ons for pre-selec5on for the Federal seat of Gilmore close in late November.
Scam alert : Fake MyGov website Mal's Mobile Computer Repairs and Training Services advise: SCAM ALERT: Scammers have set up a clone of the myGov website to trick you into sharing your login and bank account details. The scam starts with a phishing email that looks like it is from Medicare, asking you to update your Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) details, so you can start receiving payments for Medicare benefits and claims. If you click on the link in the email you are taken to a replica of the real myGov website. You’ll note the URL ends with ‘.net’ instead of ‘.gov.au’, which is an indica5on the website is not a legi5mate Australian Government domain! If you input your login details you are directed to also enter your secret security ques5on and answer, before you’re taken to the fake Medicare website to input your bank account details. These emails and web pages feature myGov and Medicare design and branding, making them appear legi5mate
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BreastScreen NSW resumes screening BreastScreen NSW has recommenced opera5ons across Southern NSW Local Health District following a temporary suspension of services.
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Services across NSW were gradually paused in response to the risk posed by the COVID-19 Delta strain and a need to redeploy staff to support the pandemic response at each local health district. Services will gradually reopen across the state as local circumstances allow. BreastScreen NSW will be contac5ng women who had their appointments cancelled during the temporary suspension as a priority. BreastScreen NSW (Greater Southern) Designated Radiographer, Bronwyn Morley, said women who had their appointments cancelled should wait to be contacted before calling the service. “We are asking the community to be pa5ent as we work through our priority bookings. Please hold off on contac5ng us unless you have received an invita5on to screen,” Mrs Morley said. “Our staff are working 5relessly to ensure women can rebook their life-saving breast screen as soon as possible.” BreastScreen NSW services have recommenced at its clinics in Queanbeyan, Moruya and Bega. Mobile clinics will be visi5ng Crookwell (un5l 22 October), Goulburn (25 October – 17 December) and Braidwood (29 November – 10 December). BreastScreen NSW has implemented COVID-19 safe measures at its clinics and mobile screening vans to protect women, staff and the wider community. It is now mandatory for all NSW Health staff to be double vaccinated by Tuesday 30 November 2021. BreastScreen NSW requires all clients to wear a mask to their appointment. To ensure adequate physical distancing, we request that clients a<end their screening appointment alone. If you feel unwell with symptoms associated with COVID-19 prior to your appointment, please stay at home and contact BreastScreen to reschedule your appointment. NSW Health advises anyone experiencing COVID-19 symptoms to get tested immediately and self-isolate un5l you receive your results. We con5nue to urge any women experiencing breast symptoms to see their regular doctor without delay to get a referral for diagnos5c tes5ng, which con5nues to be the na5onally recommended pathway for symptoma5c women.
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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 addi5on 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 proper5es on the market each week. You can find Beagle Abode on the Beagle website under REAL ESTATE The latest Beagle Abode lis5ngs 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 #1066:
Does Your Home Earn More Than You Do? The Daily Telegraph reported earlier this week that “the homes Vol 15th 2017 in 16 72September regional NSW areas made their owners more money each 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018 year than they pocketed from their jobs.” For months we have been repor5ng about the exodus of a significant number of people from city areas to the regions which has been spurred on by the fear of the pandemic and the availability of new technologies such as the NBN that have enabled many to work from home. This has driven up prices enormously in many regional areas which is now having a flow on effect for the rental market as many tenants are under pressure to find rentals within their budgets. Informa5on obtained by the Daily Telegraph from Realestate.com.au shows there were a number of regions where homeowners were earning up to three 5mes more from their houses than their jobs. These regions included parts of the south coast, Wollongong and the Southern Highlands. Some of Newcastle’s beach suburbs and Port Macquarie also stood out. But, if you happen to own property in the Northern Rivers near Byron Bay I’m sure no one could “wipe the smile off your dial”. The Telegraph reported that “homeowners in the postcode that includes Bangalow, Possum Creek and Coorabell, among others, made about $305,000 a year from their houses due to skyrocke5ng home values” which was more than four 5mes the $65,000 local residents usually made from their jobs. “Owners in nearby Byron Bay, Ewingsdale and Suffolk Park, which has been in the na5onal spotlight since actor Chris Hemsworth’s built a massive compound there, made about $297,000 in yearly equity gains. This was also more than four 5mes the typical yearly income of residents.” So how did our good old 2536 postcode fair? Very well actually.
This is great news for our local area as it shows we are certainly a very desirable loca5on for people to purchase property in, as if we (the locals) didn’t know that already The full story can be found at the Daily.telegraph.com.au
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PRINCESS IN WAITING Once upon a 5me there was a beau5ful princess called Bubba. She shared affec5on with 15th her human, through bushfires and through happy 5mes. Vol 16 September 2017 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018
Suddenly, her human could not care for her. It was hard for Bubba to adjust to being homeless at her age, yet she s5ll had so much affec5on to give. A kind older human wanted her but a disease spread through the land and nobody could travel. Alas, the human could not take her. If you would like to adopt this "princess", call Animal Welfare League NSW, Eurobodalla Branch on 0410 016 612. Rehoming Org. No: R251000222 RALLY FOR RECOVERY OPEN SATURDAY 16TH OCTOBER 2021 9.00AM TO 12.00PM WEATHER PERMITTING In line with the latest updated Covid restric5ons handed down by NSW Health please be advised of following. • We are Covid safe business with guidelines in place • Check in with QR code • Double vaccina5on • Limited numbers inside • Wearing a mask will be Compulsory for all Volunteers and Customers. • Social distances 1.5 metres We thank you for your understanding and coopera5on with these Health order requirements and trust you will work with us to keep
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16th October - Dust and Echos at Batemans Bay Soldiers Club 16th October - The SpindriA Saga at the Steampacket Hotel Nelligen 16th October - Michael Menager at Tilba Winery 17th October - Moondog at Tilba Winery 17th October - Zigi Neal at The Dromedary Hotel Central Tilba 24th October - Country Pumpkins – Bodalla Dairy Shed (12.30pm)
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Notes from The Pantry Focus on Curry Spices European cuisine15th recognises around 80 spices, not including those now emerging from indigenous cultures in Vol 16 September 2017 28 December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 April 27th 2018 Australia as well as some other countries. Here we consider some popular curry spices used in southeast Asian cooking, and how to use them. Coriander is one of the few plants where the various parts – leaves, stems, roots and seeds – are each useful for their different flavours. Interes5ngly, some folk love the citrusy taste of the fresh chopped leaves, while find them ‘soapy’ and pungent: I’m glad I am not one of them! Buy the whole seeds dried or ground. A popular ingredient for curries, but can also be used in sweet dishes. Cumin is available as a whole seed, or ground into a powder. It is an all-rounder, highly prized by the Ancient Greeks and Romans, and later throughout Europe and Asia. Cumin has a pungent aroma, and an earthy, slightly bi<er flavour. It is oPen paired with coriander seed, to balance out the flavours. Dry roas5ng the seeds before use or grind will dampen the bi<er taste. Fennel originated in Europe but spread to Asia, and has a very wide range of uses. The sweet aroma and anise taste of the fennel seed is used to add interest to a wide range of dishes. Fenugreek is responsible for the sharp aroma that dominates pre-mixed curry powders, especially vindaloo. Roasted, it has a nu<y flavour which is used in manufacture of ar5ficial maple syrup! In holis5c medicine it is used as an aid to diges5on, and as an an5-inflammatory. Turmeric derives from a rhizome which increasingly is available fresh, when it delivers the best flavour. Quality turmeric is coloured bright orange due to its curcumin content, and has been found in clinical trials to be useful for You will need… management of arthri5c pain. Chop it 3 tspn coriander seed 1 tspn cumin seed finely or grate for best results. ½ tspn fennel seed ½ tspn fenugreek You may already have some of these spices in your pantry. But remember 2-3 cm fresh turmeric, grated Garlic and chilli to taste that the success of your dish depends 1 onion finely chopped 1 tspn toasted sesame oil on the freshness of those spices. 100 ml stock or water 1 can coconut milk The Pantry stocks over 40 organic herbs and spices, where you can buy as 1 tblspn fish sauce Juice of one lemon li<le or as much as you want. Store 1 bunch fresh coriander (tops separated 1 onion finely chopped from your spices in air 5ght containers, in a lower stems and roots, chopped separately) cool dark place for best results, but no more than a year! Small piece of shrimp paste (blachan / terasi) or 2 anchovy fillets Our Yellow Curry Base recipe is fresh 500g of protein – fish, chicken, tofu or tempeh and fragrant. If you are worried about Lighty toast the cumin seed then grind together the dry spices. cholesterol, use soy, oat or almond milk instead of the coconut. You can In a heavy bo<omed pan, sauté onion in vegetable oil, along with the also add fresh seasonal veggies – try sesame oil. As it begins to soPen, add the ground spices, turmeric, coriander roots and stems, chilli and shrimp paste. Cook on low heat the Tuesday Sage Market for veggies about 5 mins, making sure it doesn’t catch. It should be a bit oily, not picked on the day. too dry. If you want an easy op5on you can add thawed frozen peas, beans or cauliS5r in the garlic and sauté for a few minutes, then add stock or water, flower once the protein is simmering. and loosen anything stuck to the bo<om. Serve with white rice… but what kind? Add the coconut milk and simmer for about 5 mins before adding your More on that later. protein. Simmer un5l the protein is ready.
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Reading Gadfly 199 By Robert Macklin
It’s taken a while to appreciate the full implications of Scott Morrison’s decision to waltz away from the French submarine contract in favour of quick step with his Vol 16 September 15th 2017and America. ‘forever partners’,7th, Britain 28 April December Vol 48 27th 20182017
It was immediately clear that it was a political decision because that’s the only kind that Morrison ever makes. In this case, it served several ends: the $90 billion spend on the French subs was unpopular; and it was a Turnbull decision when Morrison wants to put his own brand on all big Defence purchases. The American connection not only fitted his plan to confront China, thereby rousing the racist vote in a country that embraced the White Australia Policy for 90 years. Throw in the still substantial Anglo-Australian colonial nostalgia and in the Morrison calculus that’s a winning formula, especially when it wedged an Opposition that’s afraid of its own shadow. Nothing surprising there. That’s straight from the Morrison-Howard playbook. But when you start to drill down into the realities of the decision a different picture emerges. Submarines are said to be useful weapons of war because they can sneak in close to the enemy coastline and deliver an accurate missile barrage to strategic targets or big cities. They can also torpedo the surface ships of the enemy’s Navy. But to be useful we have to actually go to war. Otherwise it’s just money down the drain. And everyone agrees that the American subs will be much more expensive than the French. But here’s the thing: America regards China as a challenger to its primacy and is more than happy to respond aggressively while France is a major player within the EU which has a very different attitude. The Europeans would much prefer to incorporate China in the big issues of action on climate change and free trade while nudging them firmly towards human rights and diplomatic subtlety. Indeed, the French saw the submarine contract as part of a process to engage in a region where they have historic ties and good reason to become an honest broker between the contenders. That would lower the regional temperature to the point where diplomacy could eventually replace sabre-rattling in the Taiwan Straits. By contrast, in his quest for a khaki election with China as the enemy, Morrison has raised the ante by permitting his Oxford Boxing Blue predecessor Tony Abbott to enter the ring in the Taiwanese blue corner. It doesn’t matter a fig that China has 60 submarines with more on order; or that China is our biggest trading partner; or that Australia, the UK and the USA all adhere to the One China policy which recognizes Taiwan as a province of the People’s Republic. Then there’s the question of just how ‘forever’ are our ‘forever partners’. There was a time when Britain famously ‘ruled the waves’. Since Brexit they’re on a downward slide to Little England with absolutely no interest in our region or the capacity to influence events – viz Hong Kong. And they have a clown for a Prime Minister. In America, with Donald Trump already on the campaign trail, Joe Biden is in trouble; his approval rating is down to 38 percent; his program is stalled in Congress; and he can’t recall Morrison’s name. The partners are the most confused and ineffectual trio since the Lion, the Tin Man and the Scarecrow went dancing down The Wizard of Oz’s yellow brick road. No prizes for guessing who’s who. beagle weekly : Vol 229 October 15th 2021
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Reading - history 100 Years Ago—15th October 1921 CHEAP TELEPHONE. – Mr. Aus5n Chapman [MP for Eden- Monaro] in Parliament last week………advocated a telephone in every house, at a rental charge of one pound per annum, with six free calls per day, all other calls toSeptember be half-penny each. This he maintained would not only be a wonderful convenience, but also prove a Vol 16 15th 2017 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018 great revenue producer, as it would lead to universal use of the ‘phone. The introduc5on of wireless telephony should be a big factor in bringing the telephone with-in the ken of everyone, which would expedite business and prove a great blessing and comfort. WHY EDITORS BECOME RICH. - Do you know why all newspaper men are rich? Look at it this way: - A child is born in the neighborhood. The a<ending physician gets £5. (The maternity hospital gets a “tenner” or so, too, in most instances.) The editor gives the loud-mouthed infant and the happy parents a “send-off” and gets £0. When it is christened, the clergyman gets £1 and the editor £00. It grows up and marries. The editor publishes another long-winded ar5cle, and tells a dozen lies about “a very pre<y wedding” and “the beau5ful and accomplished bride.” The clergyman gets £3 (and up to £10 occasionally) and a piece of cake, and the editor gets £000. In course of 5me death eventuates. The doctor gets from £5 to £25 and the undertaker from £10 to £50, and the monumental man up to £250. The editor publishes a two-column obituary no5ce, lodge and society resolu5ons, etc., and gets £0000. It is no wonder, therefore, that so many editors become wealthy. SCOLASTIC. – The Forest Home schoolmistress, Miss Mather, leP Nerrigundah on 7th inst. to take up du5es at Bemboka. Miss Shinfield, who arrived on Saturday from Kameruka, commenced teaching on Monday at Forest Home School, Cadgee. MR. GEORGE RUSSELL. – The death occurred on Saturday last at the local Hospital of an old and highly respected resident of Bateman’s Bay, in the person of Mr. Geo. Russell, at the age of 64 years. Deceased, who had resided at the Bay for 30 years, was a son of the late Mr. P.N. Russell, who for 40 years owned one of the largest iron foundries in Sydney, and who, rather than accede to the workman’s demand for a daily threebreak [one unpaid 30-minute meal break, and two paid 10-minute rest breaks], closed the business and returned to England. The late Mr. George Russell was held in deep esteem by all who had the pleasure of his acquaintance, being a man of high scholarly a<ainments and fine loPy ideas. During the past two or three years he had not enjoyed good health, and for the past two months had been an inmate of the Moruya Hospital…… MRS. JOHN CONNORS. – ……. who departed this life on Saturday morning last, at the age of 79 years, was born in Tipperary, Ireland, and came to this country 60 years ago….The immediate cause of death, which was a peaceful and happy one, was catarrh of the stomach….In addi5on to her aged husband, she leaves four sons, James, Patrick, William and Michael, and three daughters, Sister M. Colombiere, Mrs. P. Flynn and Miss Helen. The funeral took place on Sunday, the remains being interred in the R.C. por5on of the Moruya Cemetery. Extracted from the Moruya Examiner by the Moruya and District Historical Society Inc. h0ps:// www.mdhs.org.au
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Reading - Moruya Books
The long-awaited book from the beloved host of ABC TV's Gardening Australia
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Bringing together all of Costa's gardening and sustainability knowledge, this is a book for the whole family that reflects Costa's philosophy and quirky sense of fun. Costa's World is a generous, joyous, fully illustrated gardening book that celebrates the life-changing joy of chooks; kids in the garden; big ideas for small spaces; Costa's favourite plants; growing the right plants for your condi5ons; biodiversity in the soil and garden; the power of community; the brilliance of bees and pollinators; easy-peasy permaculture; and much, much more.
The Good Life How To Grow A BeIer World By: Hannah Moloney For Hannah Moloney, a good life is one built around community, sustainability and prac5sing radical hope. From growing your own food to compos5ng, building a rocket stove to car sharing, The Good Life will show you how living an ordinary life can make an extraordinary contribu5on to countering the climate emergency. Whether you have a half-acre, a backyard, a 5ny balcony or no balcony at all, there are 5ps and tricks to suit everyone. Full of wisdom, hope and inspira5on, The Good Life is your ul5mate guide to improving your wellbeing and the wellbeing of those around you to create a be<er world for all.
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Reading—A beer with Baz Bazza leaned back and stretched his neck to take in the view from the front bar window of the pub. He squinted as the sun sought gaps in the heavy, grey sky. The brakes on the passing semi trailers squealed in frustra5on at the fiPy kmSeptember speed limit. A 2017 lone dog was tethered to the Vol 16 15th 28 April December 7th,the 2017 dripping tap27th outside pub. Bazza smiled at the thought Vol 48 2018 of old Bill back to his usual stopover at the local aPer the lockdown. Bazza nodded to the full schooner as Mick pulled up a bar stool. “Good to have a real beer, Bazza. Things are almost back to normal. I mean it’s a bit like geKng into Fort Knox but its good to be back in the pub. I see old Bill is back to taking the dog for a two hundred metre walk. Anyhow, what’s on the agenda?” Bazza smiled and enjoyed a long sip. “Well there is a lot to cover, Mick. We’ve changed Premiers and we are down a local member. There are big opportuni5es for a bloke like you. I think you should ditch the run for Mayor and head for Macquarie Street. I’d never vote for your policies but you’re good looks might get you over the line.” “Ease up now, Bazza. Your commie views of the world don’t fit down here. People don’t want to see the radical changes you are on about. They pre<y much want to preserve the lifestyle we already have and ensure the same access for their kids.” Bazza shook his head and they both had a decent drink. “Fair dinkum, Mick. If the publican ran a trivia quiz on meaningful government ini5a5ves that do exactly what you’re on about, the answers would all be ‘looking into it’ or ‘got to check with Barnaby’. If I promised you a beer for every ini5a5ve you can name, that has delivered on the very principles you apparently stand for, I guarantee you would walk out of here stone cold sober.” Mick rubbed the lines on his forehead. “Take climate change. Two years ago we sat in this pub and smelt the smoke of a looming catastrophe. And what a catastrophe it proved to be. Two years later and what are we going to about a changing climate? Ahhhh…. we’ve got to check with Barnaby, even though the Na5onal Farmers Federa5on, the Business Council of Australia, Twiggy bloody Forrest and every respected world leader are calling for ac5on. I never thought I would say it, but I’m even suppor5ng the Royal Family, for the first 5me in my life. A bunch of commies the lot of them, eh?” “Hang on now, Bazza, its not as if the Labor Party……” “You’re dead right, Mick. It’s all this small target bullshit for them. I’m all for a government that ar5culates a clear and feasible posi5on on climate change and all the other issues. Big decisions that make us be<er. We’ve done it before on gun laws, Mabo, Medicare and the like. All those big policies had lots of opposi5on but the government of the day took them on. If I want someone that is just going to make me feel good for a very short 5me I would vote for Santa Claus.” “Crikey Bazza, are you coming out of lockdown or meltdown? How about another schooner?” “Ahhh….. you’d be<er check with Barnaby.” Have a beer with Baz at john.longhurst59@gmail.com
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An Elector’s Wish List by Jeff de Jager Please send us a good bunch of councillors! Vol 16 September 15thPav 2017 Make the Bay work! 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018
There are hopes that aPer the elec5ons in December, the next batch of councillors will be far more communica5ve with the community, seeking advice and opinions, giving explana5ons and being transparent about many aspects of their decision making. The number of claims of “confiden5ality” over the past five years has done nothing to enhance the community’s trust in councillors or some of council’s management. Opening up mee5ngs, having fewer restric5ons to public forums and access sessions, and live-streaming them, will go a long way to keeping the community well informed and dissuade some of the cri5cs and conspiracy theorists from jumping to conclusions. Other levels of government aren’t shining examples of how it should be done but it’s up to us to make sure we elect sensible and responsible councillors with enough intes5nal for5tude to be truly representa5ves of the community, showing that they care about, and will welcome hearing what the community thinks, even knowing that it doesn’t have to illegal to be wrong. Be<er communica5on with the community will hopefully dispel any misinforma5on before it gets a chance to go viral on the public media and in blogs some members of the hierarchy claim not to even read let alone care enough to correct. It must be kept in mind that mostly we are lucky to have those parts of our council where the vast majority of opera5ons are conducted effec5vely by dedicated people with pride in their jobs and the shire’s best interests at heart. These “opera5onal ma<ers” are mostly beyond reason for concern unlike many of the higher level decisions made in the present council term. The effects of the la<er will be in place for the new group to come to terms with and to tackle - some won’t be able to be changed in the short term, if at all, but some other less than desirable legacies can be quickly turned around. The wheels of government notoriously turn slowly but when prudence is needed this may not be a bad thing as long as the right decision is ul5mately made and of course, the reasons for delay explained and progress reports given. Incoming councillors should be aware of and learn from the example of the current group’s biggest and most poorly handled project, at least in the eyes of many cri5cs, and a poten5al mill-stone for future councils - the “Bay Pavilion” project. This $70 million development due to open early 2022, is unlike other major infrastructure projects that will be funded both ini5ally and on an on-going basis by state or federal sources, like bridges, new hospitals, the southern dam, highway by-passes, etc. APer opening though, the Bay Pavilion’s on-going funding, management, opera5onal and maintenance will be en5rely at the cost of the shire. The opinion expressed by some is that it was “free” because most of the capital cost funding came through grants from state and federal governments but we have yet to see – or pay – the far-from-free real costs of making such a development work. Meanwhile, strangely okayed by our current councillors, there has been a scramble to sell off community
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reading owned proper5es and ameni5es ostensibly to help make up the $19+ million capital cost shor`all that council must find on top of the grants from government to complete the Pav. The proceeds of such “fire sales” are of a one-5me nature and will do nothing to help pay the opera5ng expenses. The community, s5ll at this late stage, has not been supplied with a detailed business case which could, if surVol 16 September 15th 2017 28analysis, December 7th, 2017some decisions. Lack of this informa5on does nothing to dispel any assump5ons and viving Vol 48 April 27th explain 2018 fears that its costs will be such a burden on the shire’s financial posi5on that a rate increase will be required to offset their impact. During the progress of this project, there have been token instances of involving sec5ons of the community’s stakeholders but the ra5onale behind the development of the Bay Pavilion project has been largely kept under a “confiden5ality” cloud, even as far as withholding details from the Office of Local Government and even council’s own audit commi<ee. As examples in the absence of factual informa5on, here are some of the apparently silly milestone things about the BB Pav project. Back in 2016/17, it was decided that all aspects of the development had to be done at the one 5me with it all on one half of the space available i.e. all on the old pool site with no room leP for expansion or addi5ons, thus leaving the newly purchased old bowling club site to languish (while its loan is being paid off!). Back before the current project's detailed planning commenced, sugges5ons were made that the more sensible approach would be to use the old pool site for the aqua5c/sports/leisure ac5vi5es and use the old bowlo site for arts/cultural/community purposes. Part of this ra5onale was that each of the two areas could be designed to ini5ally accommodate the more urgently needed features and to add the other components, or expand the early ones, when the demand and funding would be available - bearing in mind that the spaces would be available for such a flexible and staged approach having been designed that way from the start. Nevertheless the single site concept was adopted and it was announced shortly aPer that, that there wouldn't be room for an auditorium large enough to accommodate top-line a<rac5ons so the plans were chopped from the ini5al 1000 to 800 to 500 and now 350 seats. Similarly, among other compromises dele5ng some features and reducing the size of others, and despite the need for decent aqua5cs facili5es being the seed of the whole idea of developing the site, it was decided there wouldn't be room/funding for an Olympic size pool to replace the old one leaving the most populous part of the shire with a 25 metre indoor only pool for serious swimmers, including perhaps any budding Olympians. Some current Councillors are s5ll saying "We had to do it!" without, it seems, knowing all the facts about what is the largest single capital project for a community facility yet commenced by the shire. Go figure! Let’s hope we can choose smarter representa5ves in December! beagle weekly : Vol 229 October 15th 2021
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How good is adver*sing The Beagle Editor, Vol 16 September 15th 2017 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018
How good is adver5sing :) !!!
Comedian Dan Ilic organised the Times Square billboard labelling Sco0 Morrison as "Coal-o -phile Dundee". (Source: YouTube). The Morrison government’s lacklustre climate policies have been adver5sed to the world, in perhaps the most prominent loca5on in the world, with billboards labelling Sco< Morrison “Coal-o-phile Dundee” playing in New York City’s Times Square. Maybe we could organise a similar advert emblazoned across the face of the Council building that reminds us that Innes and her mates say that Climate is only "Variable and Changing" and there is no need to recognise it as an emergency. That came back to bite Innes and her numptynoo's on the backside when the bushfires and all hell kicked in soon aPer. Let's not forget the role that Innes and her councillors didn't play when all hell broke loose. Making sandwiches at an underresourced, ill prepared evacua5on centre doesn't count. Where was the mayor, the general manager and the flunkies during that 5me? Were they off somewhere with their heads in the sand? Does Innes s5ll believe that there isn't any need for a Climate Emergency because the climate is only 'variable and changing'? Maybe Our Lizzie should go to Glasgow and explain that there is nothing to worry about because the weather is variable and changing. Sam Perkins Malua Bay beagle weekly : Vol 229 October 15th 2021
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Len Rogers Returns To Form At1628Tuross Vets Vol September 15th 2017 December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 April 27th 2018 Golf Under the threat of drizzle throughout the morning a strong field of 57 intrepid golfers registered for the Tuross Head Veterans Golf Stableford event on Wednesday 13 October 2021. Fortunately the early drizzle cleared, paving the way for some big scores for the later players. Winner on the day was long term Tuross vet Len Rogers with a fine Stableford score of 25 points for the 9 holes played. Runner up was Trevor Innes on 24 with count backs required to split the final two places in Greg Bush and John Cox, each with 22 points. Minor prizes were awarded to Enid Besant-Ryan on 21, Herb Muriwai and Kevin Reilly on 20, Steve Gardner, Tony Crook and Jenny Reilly on 19, Paul Green, David Williams, Neil Mather and Ken Hush on 18, and then finally Ian Wra<en and Frank Pomfret with 17. Robert McKirdy took out the Bradman award.
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Broulee Runners October 13th 2021 This evening could be the last of Vol 16 September 15th 2017 virtual only run 7th, as the 80% 28 April December Vol 48 27th 20182017 vaccina5on level may bring redemp5on. We will be excited to announce when the coming together will happen. It is worth reflec5ng on some sta5s5cs of the event from the beginning on 7 February 2007 when 7 people lined up for the first event. Since that 5me there has been 527 events and many thousand of people of various abili5es have par5cipated (too many to count). It is worth no5ng that 235 people have accumulated 20 or more runs. The list runs go from Eva Barker with 20 runs to Dave Connaughton (pictured) with a massive 561 runs. David should be a poster boy for a brand of running shoes.
The running legend of Broulee Dave Connaughton
The event is for all levels of talent from the very young in mum’s arms to elderly with some level of disability. However, it is worth men5oning the local athletes, who have achieved excellence. The outstanding female is Jaylah Hancock-Cameron, who holds all female records over the three distances and has a 5me of 17.46 in the 5-kilometres. Ma< Johnsen holds the record of 15.51 in the 5-kilometres. Both have featured in Na5onal events with dis5nc5on and at peak fitness would lower these 5mes
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CATALINA LADIES GOLF – Results 13 October 2021 Our first day of playing in groups of four aPer the lockdown and fiPy Ladies competed in today’s 8th Monthly Medal stroke and puKng event. Many players were hesitant to play in the cold and wet condiVol 16 September 15th 2017 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27thcredit 2018 5ons but full to all the compe5tors and par5cularly the Winners in turning in some great scores. The results are as follows: Division 1 1st 2nd
Nikki Frank (12) Marian Byrnes (19)
69 ne< 71 ne<
Gross Winner: Margaret Dickinson (8) - 80 strokes PuKng: Myrna Radin - 27 pu<s Division 2 1st 2nd
Helen Wise (32) Cheryl Roberts (26)
75 ne< 76 ne<
Gross Winner: Ruth Blake (25) – 102 Strokes PuKng: Erica Benz -32 pu<s (on countback) Division 3 1st 2nd 3rd
Nane<e Childs (37) (on countback) Beverley Keatley (34) Di Collins (33)
73 ne< 73 ne< 74 ne<
Gross Winner: Di Collins (33) – 107 Strokes PuKng: Deborah Buchanan – 31 pu<s Place GeIers: FiPeen Ladies scoring 78 ne< or less (on a countback) managed to win a ball.
Narooma Ladies Golf Monday 11/10 was a Medley 4-person Ambrose with 32 entrants. The overall winners with a great score of 60.875 were Kay Lawrence, Jayne Hotchkis, Sylvia Donohoe and Chris Fader. Balls to 64.875 Wednesday 13/10 was a stableford event for our end of season. 36 entrants competed - 2 divisions Div 1: 0-25 winner was Di Wilkes with a top score of 39 off handicap of 20. Runner up was Jan Shevlin also with a great score of 37 off handicap of 19. Div 2: 26-45 winner was Mary Young with 35 off handicap of 32. Vicki Ward was runner up with 33 C/B off handicap of 42. Balls to 32 Nearest to pin: Div 1, 9th Sylvia Donohoe Div 2, 14th Mary Young Div 3, 17th Ann Durnan beagle weekly : Vol 229 October 15th 2021
Winners of the 4 Person Ambrose Chris Fader, Kay Lawrence, Jayne Hotchkis, Sylvia Donohoe.
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MORUYA WOMENS GOLF RESULTS Wednesday, 13th October seasons in2017 one day best describes the weather for VolFour 16 September 15th 28 December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 April 27th 2018 today’s round with shower’s drenching the 32 players who par5cipated in the18 hole Stableford. Considering the elements some really good scores were presented at the conclusion, but none more so than those of the two winners. A Grade Winner: Jan Lumsden with an outstanding 38 neI B Grade Winner: Shirley Noy excelled to gain 36 neI Balls went to B Swain 36 C/B, K Ba< 35, V Nixon 34 C/B, M Douglas 34 C/B, M Muriwai 34, D Meek 33 C/B, C Becker 33, J Dixon 32, V Goodwin 31 C/B, R Hawkins 31C/B, P Nash 31 C/B, R Right Top: Jan Chesteton 31C/B, J Ellis 31, J Hosking 30 C/B, Lumsden V Moore 30 C/B, B Kennedy 30 C/B. Right Shirley Noy
Winner on the day Warren Hodder beagle weekly : Vol 229 October 15th 2021
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Farewell to Stan and Margaret Peck A large group of friends met yesterday for a finger food lunch at the Tuross Head Country Club, to farewell long term residents of Tuross Head, Stan and Vol 16 September 15th 2017 28 April December 7th, 2017 Margaret Peck. Stan and Margaret are moving to the Vol 48 27th 2018 Sunshine Coast, when the border closure issues are resolved, to be closer to son Craig and family. Margaret and Stan have lived in Tuross Head since 1998, having arrived from Ingleburn, and have made a great contribu5on to the bowling club and beyond. Margaret played in club championships and pennant for the club for many years and was a very talented bowler, and also a very informed bowler who gave advice willingly on protocol and e5que<e to many newer bowlers. Due to ill health and less mobility in later years, she discon5nued her bowling, but was always happy to come to social bowls for a “good chat” and friendship. Margaret was renowned for her extensive wardrobe and “telemarke5ng acquisi5on skills” and we oPen admired her new purchases. Stan con5nued his very successful bowling career un5l 2020 when ill health made it difficult to for him to con5nue at the skilled level for which he was so well known. Stan was a joy to play with. He was a mentor to many “on the green”. He is a humble and dedicated man, a true gentleman with lovely conversa5onal skills making him loved by many. Stan’s contribu5on to the Tuross Head Country Club extends well beyond bowls as he was also a valued member of the management of the club. He had been a Director on the club Board at one stage and was always keen to see the club surrounds looking their best. His great carpentry skills were an absolute asset to the club and he spent many hours at the club, po<ering around fixing, mending and ensuring all was in readiness for fixtures. He also enjoyed enhancing the gardens. He liked pruning !! Yesterday, President Col Fletcher presented Stan with a beau5ful handmade wooden plaque made by Dave Schmidt, with the words, “Life member, Mentor, Champion bowler, Good mate”, a succinct and true summary of Stan. He was also given a big bo<le of Stan’s beloved Sauvignon Blanc. Long- 5me players, Glad McPherson and Phyll Endall, gave eloquent speeches outlining memories of Margaret, followed by President of the Women’s Bowling Club, Doreen Monks presen5ng Margaret with a lovely giP to remember us all as she enjoys a cup of tea in her new surrounds. They were both delighted with the beau5ful card, made by Sue Fahey, which all friends signed. We wish them well on the next part of their journey and will remember fondly the contribu5on that the Pecks made to Tuross Head par5cularly to the Country Club and the Bowling club. beagle weekly : Vol 229 October 15th 2021
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