Beagle Weekender Vol 235 November 26th 2021

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Your Beagle Weekly Index Arts ……………………. 34 to 39 Cinema ……………….. 23 Community ………………3 to 18 Reading ……………………..24 to 33 Food………………………… 0 Sport and Fishing ………. 40 to 44 Editorial …………………..2 What’s On …………….... 19 to 22

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editorial Welcome to this week’s editorial, It’s official. We are under the influence of La Nina and as such it will be a wet summer.

IVol don’t mind though.

There is much healing power in rain and our forests and cri:ers need all the healing 16 September 15th 2017 28 December 7th,the 2017 Vol 48 April 2018 they can get27th a;er hammering they received in the drought and the following firestorm. It is a joy to hear the frogs back in my creek a;er so long and to see na>ve shrubs and trees thriving with new growth.

The last days of Spring are with us before Summer hopefully brings us out of our homes to enjoy all the reasons we live in this wonderful corner of the planet.

One of the best things I have seen this Spring is the surprising growth of Vox Civita>s. For those not familiar with this rare gem I shall translate the La>n …. Community Voice.

Across the Shire we are experiencing something I haven’t seen for many years. Civic outcry.

Tomorrow (Saturday 27th Nov. 2021) will see a community march across the Moruya Bridge with calls to “Open the Doors at Level 4” delivering, loud and clear to anyone who will listen that the community was promised a Level 4 Hospital and they expect one to be delivered on Opening Day. Currently the Congo community are considering ac>ons having been told that Council will begin felling trees along Congo Road next Monday morning. When confronted by a representa>on of the community Council advised they were allowed to do as they wished without environmental checks and balances or community consulta>on because the had legal opinion. When asked for it they faltered and said the legal opinion was privileged informa>on. The Council acquiesced and said they would provide the legal opinion when pressed but then failed to do so by an agreed deadline.

Had the community not rallied around and ques>oned the councillors the proposed tree removal by Council on private road without challenge would have gone ahead. As it stands the Council will now face intense scru>ny of their ac>ons, claims and failures. Given that the Council is in Caretaker Mode the pressing ahead of the project by staff with no community representa>on is ques>onable in itself. Vox Civita>s has played its role and will con>nue to do so.

Vox Civita>s has also been evident at Broulee with the land clearing that was an afront to the residents and based on a cock-up by Council that they are yet to apologise for. There is also civic outcry from Tuross Head regarding a development proposal that Council appears hell bent to want to rush through. Further south the voices of the Dalmeny community are now being added to the outcry demanding that Council engages with the community and listens to their concerns.

It is hoped that a new Council will be formed a;er the December 4th elec>ons comprised of Councillors who are commi:ed to listening, and commi:ed to wrestling back the ‘power’ that has been garnered from councillors of old who failed, in general to listen to, and respect the Vox Civita>s.

The >me has come to be loud it seems, and to step up when no-one else will do so.

A good place to start to gain your Community Voice is by recycling all those cardboard packing boxes you received during lock-down and applying some paint.

See you at the Moruya March for Open the Doors to Level 4.

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Eurobodalla regional Hospital to receive addi'onal $60 million Vol 16 September 15th 2017 28 December 7th, 2017made today (November 27th, 2021) a further $60 million will be contributed In48 anApril announcement Vol 27th 2018

towards the new Eurobodalla Regional Hospital, bringing the total investment to $260 million; Regional and rural communi>es across NSW as set to benefit from a more than $500 million investment in health to deliver enhanced health services and more jobs closer to home and to help deliver the health services and infrastructure needed in the bush. in making the announcement the premier, Mr Perro:et, said: “We have delivered more than 110 health projects in regional NSW since 2011 with another 70 currently underway and we are con>nuing to get the job done.”

“Our focus has always been ensuring rural communi>es get their share of health upgrades so staff and communi>es have access to enhanced services on their doorstep.”

The investment also includes addi>onal funds for a number of projects, including: · $111.5 million for Cessnock Hospital redevelopment; · $25 million for Finley Hospital; · $6.4 million to expand Wyong Hospital’s Cancer Day Unit to deliver specialist cancer ambulatory treatment services, to complement the recently opened $200 million expanded Wyong Hospital; · $6 million for biomedical equipment upgrades across the Western NSW Local Health District; · $1 million for planning for a Wagga Wagga Health and Knowledge precinct.

Deputy Premier Paul Toole said “We’re rolling out record investment for new and upgraded regional and rural health facili>es to build on our vision to make regional communi>es the best place to live.”

“We are also backing in this infrastructure spend with new ini>a>ves that ensure we have the workforce needed in the regions to deliver the quality of care our communi>es deserve.”

Health Minister Brad Hazzard said the NSW Government is making sure the millions of pa>ents who access the health system each year have the health facili>es that match their needs.

“We are building be:er health services across the state and we know we need to get the right health infrastructure in place so our medical professionals can provide the care and support people in the regions need.”

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OPEN THE DOOR WITH LEVEL 4 - Nov 27th SATURDAY NOVEMBER 27th 2021 FROM 10:30-12:30 The Eurobodalla community is invited to Make yourself heard.

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Join the public assembly at the Moruya Riverside Park Rotunda and march across the Moruya bridge.

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community Moruya An>que Tractor & Machinery Associa>on lost everything in the Black Summer Bushfires that tore through Mogo 15th on the 31st Vol 16 September 2017 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018 December 2019.

Since that >me their members have been working >relessly to try to rebuild and to once again be able to restore & preserve engines & local farm equipment of historic significance, for the enjoyment & informa>on of present & future genera>ons.

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To this end they have managed to accumulate grant funding and have put together a detailed plan to be considered by our Local Council as an integral part of “Mogo Tourism”. They are hoping for a grant of Crown Land to erect a “Community Hub” which would not only house their headquarters, display area & workshop, but also a Community Space for other Community Groups needing a space for mee>ngs etc. & a Community Pantry for locals in need of help.

Currently MATAMA is ren>ng a shed in Moruya to keep their plans alive & their members posi>ve!! But ongoing rent costs big money!!

If anyone in the Community has a small parcel of land to house a couple of containers or a fairly large secure farm shed that they are willing to loan MATAMA on a short term basis, please contact their President Steve Shields on 0418 439 914. To find out more about MATAMA and the ordeal that they have been through this year visit their website www.matama.weebly.com

All members of the CWA of NSW in the Branches from Batemans Bay to Eden are reminded that the Far South Coast Group 90th Conference and AGM is on Monday 29th November at the Moruya Golf Club at 9:30am for 10:00am start.

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SHASA's vision for the Eurobodalla includes a community solar farm in the Eurobodalla Vol 16 September 15th 2017 28 April December 7th,Andrew 2017 Everard and Thomas Schild Vol 48 27th 2018 SHASA members

a:ended the official ceremony on 17th of November of the new Shoalhaven Community Solar Farm located just off the BTU road near Nowra hill. The 7850 (500W) panels of 3MW solar farm is expected to generate 6,000 MWh of fossil fuel free electricity per year. A significant por>on of this output is commi:ed to the Sydney City Council through a 10 year power purchase agreement. The land for the site has been leased from the Shoalhaven City Council for an ini>al period of 30 years. The $5m project was in part funded by members of the community.

SHASA member Thomas Schild said “The community solar farm is the brainchild of Repower Shoalhaven, whose members worked >relessly and passionately to turn the idea into a reality. Right behind them were the Shoalhaven City Council which made the land available. Flow Power provided most of the finance and with its contractors, mostly local firms, built the solar farm. Sydney City Council is a major customer for the power being generated. Which, now sources all of its electricity from renewable sources.”

“A community solar farm will give people in the Eurobodalla the opportunity to invest in solar and make a good financial return, including those unable to install roo;op solar” said SHASA President Kathryn Maxwell.

This measure would complement the 1.2MW of roo;op solar that has been installed through the SHASA Solar Bulk Buy and SHASA's drive the change to electric cars program of works.

Kathryn Maxwell said “A key aspira>on of SHASA is to have a community solar farm in the Eurobodalla. The Mayne Team, Eurobodalla Labor and The Eurobodalla Greens candidates have commi:ed to iden>fying a suitable site for a community solar farm in the Eurobodalla. SHASA calls on the other candidates to commit to this ac>on which will create many jobs, provide members of the community with a sound financial investment, and generate green electricity locally”.

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Queen Chow coming to Narooma The fragrant flavours inspired by Hong Kong street food are officially coming to the south coast, with Queen Vol 16 September 15thChow 2017 taking a temporary residency at 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th Narooma’s The2018 Whale Inn, following the conclusion of the Chez Dominique pop-up.

Queen Chow Narooma opens to the public on Saturday 11 December and be open throughout summer and into 2022.

Open Tuesday to Saturday for dinner only with the bar open from 5pm daily and the kitchen open 5:30pm-9:30pm Tuesday to Thursday and 5:30pm - 10pm Friday and Saturday.

Queen Chow Narooma will be serving a fresh take on tradi>onal Cantonese cuisine with all the classic Queen Chow favourites covered. At its heart will be simple, well-executed dishes created by Tal Buchnik (formerly Mr. Wong) and Queen Chow Manly’s Toby Worthington, and Australia’s best seafood sourced from the South Coast will take centre stage.

Menu highlights will include Wagonga rock oysters locally sourced with rice wine mignone:e, local sashimi with mandarin ponzu, hand dived local Abalone, local crayfish with XO sauce, grilled local scallops with kombu bu:er and a Balmain bug omele:e with fragrant chilli oil and fried bread.

Another must-try will be a selec>on of steamed, baked and fried dumplings by revered dumpling master, Eric Koh, guaranteed to sa>sfy all your dumpling cravings.

The remodeled restaurant space plans to offer a fun yet relaxed surrounding for all guests, complete with large tables featuring a lazy Susan for a communal and fun experience for big groups, plus an abundance of tables for couples and smaller groups to enjoy a great night out.

Accommoda>on at The Whale Inn remains open, with plans for the evolu>on of the property to be announced in due course.

Stay tuned at : h:ps://merivale.com/venues/thewhale-inn-narooma/

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Dine & Discover NSW The NSW Government launched Dine & Discover NSW to Vol 16 September 15th 2017 encourage the 2018 community to 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th get out and about and support dining, arts and recrea>on businesses.

NSW residents aged 18 and over can apply for 6 x $25 vouchers, worth $150 in total.  3 x $25 Dine NSW Vouchers to be used for dining in at restaurants, cafés, bars, wineries, pubs and clubs or for takeaway meals.  3 x $25 Discover NSW Vouchers to be used for entertainment and recrea>on, including cultural ins>tu>ons, live music, and arts venues.

The vouchers can be used :  7 days a week, including public holidays at par>cipa>ng NSW businesses that are registered as COVID Safe un>l 30 June 2022

Max is ready for adop'on Max is a lovely-natured boy, ready to be your best friend. He is good with other dogs, walks well on a lead, learns quickly, loves the car, is house trained, affec>onate and an all-round gorgeous dog.

Max would suit an ac>ve household where he had the chance to run and stretch out those long legs. He loves playing with other dogs, chasing balls and generally having fun. He is very respecZul of all the dogs he meets, large or small, friendly or not.

Max is very affec>onate and enjoys pats and interac>on with people. He is not overly needy but likes to be near his humans whenever possible. He would make a great companion for someone who could take him to work.

This boy is a real standout. If you are looking for a large package of affec>on and companionship, contact us about Max. He is staying at Moruya and is available for adop>on in NSW and the ACT.

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South Coast logging should stop immediately following NRC report into logging in bushfire impacted forests South Coast conserva>on Vol 16 September 15th 2017 groups are calling for logging in all ac>ve logging compartments in the 28 December 7th, 2017 Narooma and Eden management zones to cease immediately following the Vol 48 April 27th 2018 Batemans Bay, Nowra, leaking of a Natural Resources Commission (NRC) report yesterday. [1] The NRC report recommended:  Significant restric>on of forestry opera>ons in fire damaged forests on the South Coast.  Ceasing logging for three years in the Nowra and Narooma management zones, where logging was iden>fied as posing an “extreme risk” to environmental values.  Protec>ng 75% of the forest in the Batemans Bay and Eden Management Zones, which were iden>fied as ‘high risk’, through addi>onal measures and restric>ons for opera>ons.

The Friends of the Forest (Mogo), the Forest Working Group of the Coastwatchers Associa>on and the Brooman State Forest Conserva>on Group say logging in these areas should stop immediately.

Nick Hopkins, Friends of the Forest Mogo, said: “We need to tear up the exis>ng harvest plans and rewrite them so they align with the findings of the Natural Resource Commission. Surviving wildlife must have a chance to recover from the devasta>ng Black Summer bushfires.

“We want to see forests in Nowra and Narooma immediately protected for three years and the targeted 75% of the forest saved by stopping logging in high-risk ac>ve compartments now.

“Forestry and the EPA have been overseeing opera>ons in ‘high risk’ bushfire-affected forests where not enough forest has been set aside to meet this 75% target as the report has been kept secret.

“In prac>ce, for example this would protect an extra 83 hectares in compartment 146 in Mogo State Forest being logged right now. This has meant these forests are being over-logged.”

Takesa Frank, Brooman State Forest Conserva'on Group said: “The Brooman/ Shallow crossing community protected their homes, forest and businesses in the 2019/2020 bushfires. Not long a;er the fires, NSW Forestry began logging the burnt and unburnt parts of the Brooman and Shallow Crossing State Forest.

“Not only has this had a devasta>ng impact on the environment including our wildlife, it has also impacted local businesses and community. The leaked NRC report reinforces that logging in these fire damaged forests should not have con>nued. We want protec>on of forests currently on the chopping block, not theore>cal protec>on in areas that are not planned to be logged in the next 15 years.”

Joslyn van der Moolen Forest Working Group Coastwatchers Associa'on: “Private contractors have been logging steeply forested Currowan State Forest, west of the Kings Highway between Lyons Road and Western Distributor Road, from September 2021.

“Logging must stop at Currowan as to meet the target of 75% protected forest, an extra 115 hectares must be retained. Coastwatchers has also formally reported planned logging in this forest on slopes over 30 degrees, that is too steep to log, to the EPA. Logging contractors who need certainty, can turn to Cabinet, who have sat on this report for months, instead of taking this >me to develop an Industry Planta>on Plan.”

[1] NRC 2021, Final Report: Coastal IFOA opera>ons post 2019/20 wildfires, P.51

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Recrea'onal Fishing Trust Grants : What do Vol 16 September 15th 2017 28 December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018 we April want for Eurobodalla?

REMINDER: Applica>ons for Recrea>onal Fishing Trust Grants open un>l 3 Dec! A reminder to fishers and community members that there is s>ll >me to apply for funding from the Recrea>onal Fishing Trusts for projects that improve and promote recrea>onal fishing across the State.

Anyone can apply for funding from the Recrea>onal Fishing Trusts, including fishing organisa>ons, councils, universi>es, community groups and individuals. Grants are available for both large projects valued at more than $10,000 in funding and small projects involving less than $10,000.

Types of projects previously funded include: fishing access and facili>es enhancing recrea>onal fisheries recrea>onal fishing educa>on essen>al research on recrea>onal fishing and other projects that benefit recrea>onal fishing.

Applica>ons close on 3 December 2021. Funding guidelines and applica>on forms are available at the website - h:ps://bit.ly/3Ers2MD. DPI can be contacted by email recrea>onal.fishingtrust@dpi.nsw.gov.au or on (02) 4916 3835.

This is your fishing licence at work!

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Voters Blindsided By Government’s Council Elec'on Mess Shadow Minister for Local Government, Greg Warren MP, has condemned the NSW Government for using the pandemic to compromise the democra>c right of voters to make educated and informed Voldecisions.

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The NSW Government has introduced a number of provisions which it claims are to ensure the safety of voters, candidates, staff and volunteers from the threat of COVID-19 while visi>ng polling places.

Those provisions were only meant to be used in the event of further COVID outbreaks in specific wards, suburbs and local government areas.

One of those provisions included se_ng a 100 metre barrier between candidates and volunteers handing out how to vote leaflets, and polling places.

Mr Warren said it was clear the NSW Government was mo>vated by poli>cal gain rather than the safety of communi>es.

“The Premier opened the gates to thousands of people for a horse race yet when it comes to local government elec>ons, this government says it’s in the best interests of communi>es to >ghten the reins,” Mr Warren said.

“Refusing to allow candidates and volunteers to distribute vo>ng guides within 100 metres of polling places is an a:ack on the democra>c right to make an informed decision about one’s local representa>ves.

“The Liberal and Na>onal brand has become toxic in this state and the government knows that.

“These measures for the upcoming Local Government elec>ons have been introduced to limit the poli>cal damage to the brand of the Liberals and Na>onals.

“Community safety is not the mo>va>on for these measures.

Above: Handing Out How to Votes considered more dangerous than dancing at a nightclub.

Photo: How it used to be. Volunteers at the Scarborough State School. ABC News: Patrick Williams

“If it’s safe to go to a night club, surely it’s safe enough to stand outside a polling place on December 4.”

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Friendly support to heal post fires Carmel Brophy knows well what it’s like Vol 16 September 15th 2017 28 December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 April 27th 2018 for life to be thrown into chaos; she and husband Michael lost their Malua Bay home in the Black Summer Bushfires.

Now she’s ready to use her experience to help other impacted residents who may be feeling socially isolated following the fires.

Carmel volunteers in Eurobodalla Council’s Volunteers for Bushfire Recovery program to support people in the community who want to make new friends, try new ac>vi>es or who just want to feel more connected.

She said it’s easy for social engagements to fall to the bo:om of your to-do list when you’re trying to rebuild your world.

“Social isola>on is inevitable when it becomes preferable to stay where you feel safe and comfortable,” she said.

“All the prac>cal things that had to be done a;er the fires, coupled with the emo>onal turmoil, was exhaus>ng. It was bushfires one week, floods the next, and then Covid hot on the heels.”

Carmel said that with so much to process, community healing >me was not given the priority it deserved.

“I am trus>ng that this program will go some way to demonstrate the value of those community connec>ons,” she said.

“I am hoping that by par>cipa>ng I will have the opportunity to cross the hesitancy some people may feel. My experience of the fires and a;erward means that I may have some understanding of how people are feeling.”

The program has 20 trained volunteers from varied backgrounds who are matched, based on mutual interests, with the person wan>ng support. They may want to try bushwalking, engage in a par>cular community group – or just meet for a coffee and a chat.

“Now that we’re out of the lockdown, people may be willing to set forth again,” Carmel said.

“The hardest steps are the ones that take you out your front gate for the first >me.

“It’s a wonderful program and I encourage anyone thinking about it to get in touch.”

For more informa>on on the Volunteers for Bushfire Recovery program contact volunteer development officer Maxine Plant on 4474 7445, 0456 651 426 or email Bushfire.Volunteers@esc.nsw.gov.au Agencies and residents can also register for support using an agency referral /resident enquiry form.

The Volunteers for Bushfire Recovery Program is managed by Eurobodalla Council with funding from the COORDINARE Primary Health Network.

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Join steampunk ar'st, Carmel Cox in this fun and interes>ng Vol 16 September 15thyou 2017 workshop where will learn 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018

how to revamp and steampunk second-hand books.

Join ar>st Carmel Cox in this fun and interes>ng workshop where you will learn how to revamp second-hand books into funky steampunk themes. Learn aging paper techniques, how to create rust effects from acrylic paints and be shown how to draw an op>cal illusion. By applying the techniques you learn and using small metal objects, cogs and embellishments you will create your own unique take home steampunk book.

This workshop would be perfect for anyone wan>ng to learn how to upcycle and age any object (books, jars, bo:les etc.) with a steampunk theme.

Par>cipants will learn how to:  Prepare the book to take paint, paper, glue and other objects.  Age paper to give it that old look  Create a rusty effect with just 2 acrylic colours  Alter your embellishments so they look like metal or rust Draw simple but effec>ve op>cal illusions using a so; pencil This three-hour crea>ve workshop is part of the "Saturday Sessions at the Bas" series of workshops running from May to December 2021.

The “Saturday Sessions at the Bas” are open to all adult residents and visitors interested in immersing themselves in a fun and hands-on class, while learning ar>s>c techniques taught by some of Eurobodalla’s most talented ar>sts. No previous experience is necessary.

The finished product - upcycling an old book and altering it with steampunk themes.  A COVID safety plan is in place for this event and we ask all a&endees to follow the current NSW Health regula'ons

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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 #1072:

You Can’t Pick the Top of the Market Making money in real estate should be simple. All you have to do is to

Vol 16 September 15th 2017 28 December 7th, of 2017 Vol 48 2018 buy atApril the 27th bottom the market then sell at the top of the market.

How hard can that be?

In a hot market like we have at the moment, we often see prospective vendors (sellers) wait and wait before putting their property on the market, just in case they sell too early and don’t sell at the top of the market. We also see the reverse scenario with purchasers in a slow market waiting to buy so they don’t pay too much. There are several difficulties with both of these approaches.

Firstly, buying and selling property is rarely a fast transaction. It’s not like zipping down to your local white goods store and buying a new TV which you can collect from their loading dock and have it working before the nightly news comes on. Most people selling a property will do so through a real estate agent. But to do so, most vendors have scheduled several agents to inspect the property, who will then provide them with a market analysis and a proposal which outlines their recommendations on the marketing plan, method of sale (private treaty or auction) and of course the commission and other expenses that may be incurred.

Once the agent is selected and agreement is signed, they are not legally allowed to market the property until the vendor’s solicitor or conveyancer can provide a “Contract for the Sale and Purchase of Land”. This requires activities such as legal searches for the title and obtaining zoning documentation from council.

Then of course you may need professional photography to be booked which has been known to be delayed by poor weather or access to the property if it happens to be tenanted.

Once the property is on the market and an offer is made, it usually takes some time for the purchaser to undertake their due diligence with a building and pest inspection and arranging their finances before the property finally “exchanges contract” and it is legally sold. All these activities can take several weeks which in a rapidly changing market may have meant you have already missed the top of the market.

The second difficulty with picking the top of the market is a technical one, but somewhat obvious when you think about it. You can only know the top of the market in hindsight. It is only when you look back at the recent sales transactions that you can see when the market turned.

The other point to keep in mind, is that if you are buying and selling at the same time, there is an element of relativity in the price you get for your property and what you have to pay for your new one.

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Nov 26th - Robin Simpson at the Moruya Golf Club Nov 27th - Joe Driscoll at Tomakin Sports Club Dec 17th - Daniel Champagne will be returning to Smokey Dan's Dec 24th - Rick Bamford at the Moruya Golf Club Jan 1st - Bonnie Kay and the Bonafides $20 at the Moruya Golf Club Jan 16th - “Eurobodalla live music” at the Moruya Golf Club Roddy Reason – Friday 28th January – Free at the Moruya Golf Club The Catholics – Thursday 3rd March. Paid event >cket pricing TBC at the Moruya Golf Club

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The Eurobodalla Country Music & Social Club will be holding it’s free monthly concert in the air condi'oned comfort of the Mechanics Ins'tute Hall Nelligen on – Sunday 28TH NOVEMBER 2021. Commencing at 11.00am.

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

Visi>ng entertainers are welcome and should contact:Brian 0497278433 or Marie on 0418977003 Raffle and chocolate wheels are held to help defray expenses.

All welcome for a great a;ernoon of entertainment and friendship.

This club supports Batemans Bay & Moruya Hospital Auxiliaries

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Reading Gadfly 207 By Robert Macklin The anti-vax movement is more troubling than first appears.

It’s tempting to see it as simply a reaction to the lockdowns that have caused such Vol 16 September 15th 2017 financial and emotional hardship to so many in the community. Add to that a burning 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018

resentment against the oppressive hand of authority at a time when government itself has lost a good deal of the respect it once enjoyed. That might account for a few hundred protestors on the streets.

But it’s much more serious than that. A quick glance at the national news shows thousands carrying anti-vax banners while the international scene reveals the symptoms of a political nervous break-down, the consequences of which look pretty scary. Covid-19 deaths are on the rise again in the Northern Hemisphere and the commitment to action on climate change at the Glasgow meeting was grudging at best. I don’t want to overstate it, but it feels as though we’re in a conflict that decides whether or not we descend into the kind of chaos so beloved of Hollywood dystopians.

Truth itself, it seems, is at the heart of the struggle. And while that might sound a little strange – something is either true or it isn’t – well, it ain’t necessarily so. And our species is truly expert at muddying the waters.

For example, lots of parents tell their children there’s a Santa Claus who comes sliding down the chimney late on Christmas Eve; and if they’ve been very good he puts lots of presents at the end of the bed. But after a couple of years the kids discover that wasn’t true. So they get another story – Christmas is really the birthday of a man called Jesus who wasn’t really a man at all but the son of a god who is so powerful and perceptive that he not only created the entire universe but can even hear our thoughts!

It takes a little longer to discover that wasn’t true either. In fact, some people never do. They hang on so desperately to the idea that unlike all the other flora and fauna around them, humans don’t actually die; they live on in some spooky consciousness where the bad people are tortured and the good ones – them – have a fine old time.

It doesn’t worry them that millions – no, billions – of other equally intelligent folk believe just as fervently in something entirely different.

In fact, the most ghastly wars have been fought between those whose beliefs differ only slightly from each other. And since the election of a TV performer in the most powerful country in the world, that nation is splitting into warring factions that both end their threats with, ‘God bless America!’

Little wonder that the very concept of ‘truth’ is not quite as straightforward as we first thought. But here’s the thing: we can actually measure the amounts of C02, methane and other atmospheric gases that are causing the world to become uninhabitable. And we know precisely how to substitute ‘clean’ energy to avoid that fate. Same with Covid-19.

We know the cause and the cure because we can measure it.

Yet we’re so addicted to other ‘truths’ that our Prime Minister refuses to engage with the climate change cure, refuses to mandate vaccinations and can no longer distinguish between truth and lies…even when he’s the one lying.

This same chap – a proud Pentecostal believer – at 11.32am on Thursday, 25 November, 2021personally introduced a Bill into the National Parliament ‘to protect people of religion, of faith, against discrimination.’

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Reading—A beer with Baz Mick ran his fingers through his thinning hair and peered into the screen of his laptop. Pa_ Smith’s ‘People Have the Power” provided a distant beat from the back bar. He waved a hand at the full schooner as Bazza approached.

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28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 Bazza had a27th sip 2018 and looked over Mick’s shoulder.

“Looking for a new job, Mick? I thought you were all se:led with that recent management promo>on.”

“So did I, Bazza, but I’ve got all sorts of problems. As you know, they put me in charge of the export sec>on but I seemed to have stuffed up with our biggest clients in both China and France. In fact, both of them are not even speaking to me.”

“That’s bloody rough, Mick.”

“On top of that, Bazza, I’ve got a few of my staff not following instruc>ons and pre:y much doing their own thing. They keep reminding me of stuff I said years ago. They are into me about accountability and credibility.

Now, as you know, things change, and we have to be a bit flexible as we can’t honour everything we say, but it’s no reason to call me a bloody liar.”

They both enjoyed a long sip.

“Worst of all, Bazza, that bloody bald undertaker who masquerades as the Queensland Manager I told you about, has really got it in for me.”

“Well Mick, he is the bloke you knocked off for the promo>on.”

“Yeah, yeah, Bazza……. Anyhow he gave this speech about me at the Board Mee>ng last Tuesday. Well, the speech was full of praise about my achievements but he did a good job of reminding the Board about all my stuff ups over the past couple of years. Crikey, he even put his arm around me a couple of >mes and said ‘I’m ambi>ous for him.’ It was like an eulogy for me whilst I’m standing next to him.”

“Bloody hell, Mick, that reminds me of Mark Antony’s speech about Brutus being ‘an honourable man’ in Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar. Yep, I think your >me is up. Here, I will give you a hand.”

Bazza unfolded his newspaper and scanned the employment sec>on, whilst Mick returned to his laptop.

Bazza finally put his finger on an adver>sement.

“Here we go, Mick. This job sounds like you. Even though they can’t say it outright these days, it looks as though they are a;er a white male about our age.”

Mick raised his eyes from his screen.

“It reads ‘must be energe'c and op'mis'c’. Now, I reckon you cover the energe>c part well. Some days I think you’re on schooners of red cordial. As for op>mis>c, I believe you when you say the sun will shine, even though it is pissing down rain outside. You always look on the bright side of life and I put that down to your religious upbringing or maybe you just watched Monty Python’s Life of Brian too many >mes as a young bloke.”

Con>nues…..

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Reading—A beer with Baz Mick adjusted his glasses, glanced at the adver>sement and took a long sip.

“Ah thanks, Bazza. I reckon I can handle the media skills requirement. I like to spin a bit of a yarn and keep the punters happy. And this bit about some overseas travel suits me, as long as it’s not to China or France.”

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28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018 “Now Mick, I think this bit here, has your name wri:en all over it. It says ‘an innova've and crea've approach to the implementa'on of policy.’”

Mick frowned.

“That pre:y much means you can make it up as you go along, Mick. Now the job is not available un>l early next year but you will have to move to Canberra.”

Mick ran his fingers through the furrows in his brow.

“But they throw in some top accommoda>on, Mick……at a place called The Lodge.”

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

Come along to Art on the Path, a sustainable market held on the footpath in Broulee Local ar>sts and makers will be showcasing and selling their products on Sunday 19 December between 8am and 12pm.

Council's sustainability team will also be there with advice and >ps on caring for the na>ve wildlife in your backyard, and you can even trade your weeds for a na>ve plant.

Come along and be inspired by local ar>sts and makers who can help you lead a more sustainable lifestyle and take charge of your own war on waste.

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100 Years ago—26th November 1921 HEIFERS FOR JAVA. – By the steamer Benandra, which le; here on Sunday, Mr. Hutchison, manager of the Bodalla Estate, shipped ten Holstein heifers to Sydney, where they will be transhipped to Java.

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28 April December 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018 WORKING BEE. –7th, Mr. R. L. Dawson is arranging a Working Bee to repair the culvert over Congo Creek, leading to one of our many beauty spots on the coast, for the convenience of picnickers, tourists and fishermen. Anyone willing to give a helping hand is kindly requested to meet at the scene of the opera>on at 9 a.m. on 30th inst. Now then, sports, roll up!

DEATH. – It is with the deepest regret that we have to record the death of Mr. “Jack” Skehan, of Mullenderree, aged 52 years….Three brothers, Messrs. Michael (Milton), William (Sydney), Daniel (Mullenderree) and two sisters, Miss Lizzie (Mullenderee) and Mrs. H. A. Ryan (“East Lynne”, Bateman’s Bay) are le; to mourn the loss of a devoted and affec>onate brother.

SURFERS, BEWARE! – A number of our exchanges report that sharks are numerous along our coast at present. Several 14-feet specimens have lately been observed patrolling the surf further south.

NEW SETTLERS’ LEAGUE. – A public mee>ng will be held at Moruya on Thursday, 1st December, for the purpose of forming a branch of the New Se:lers’ League of Australia. Divisions of the League have been formed in three States, and are contemplated in the others, for the purpose of s>mula>ng immigra>on and ensuring the proper recep>on and assimila>on of immigrants….About 100 branches should be formed in N.S.W. by the end of the year.

HOSPITAL MEETING. - …Correspondence received from H. W. Strong, secretary of Bateman’s Bay effort in aid of Hospital, sta>ng that a sum of £54 1s 4d had been realized by the effort and that they would endeavor to make it an annual affair. The secretary was instructed to acknowledge same and convey thanks for those splendid results on behalf of this ins>tu>on.

From Australec>c Ltd., enquiring if our hospital required an X-ray set installed as they would do it on easy term. The commi:ee decided they were not in a posi>on to install a set at the present >me.

Matron’s Report. – Number of pa>ents in hospital…,one admi:ed since last report, five; total treated at hospital since last report, six; discharged since last report (recovered), three; remaining in hospital on 16th November, three; fees received from matron and received by Treasurer £3. Dona>ons in kind received. – Mrs. W. Stephens, vegetables, eggs and flowers; Miss M. White, old linen; Mrs. J. F. Lou>:, eggs, fruit and flowers; Mrs. Donovan, eggs; Mrs. M. Whelan, eggs; Mrs. P. Lynch, eggs and fruit; Miss E. Mason, eggs and vegetables; Mrs. T. Flood, Flowers.

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Reading – history Here’s more intriguing South Coast history – Issue 31 of ‘Recollec>ons’, the last issue for this year.

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Copies are also available now at: www.bit.ly/ Recollec>ons31 Paper copies will be available from local libraries and about 80 other distributors between Batemans Bay and Eden from the end of this week.

As always, any comments or feedback is welcome, and the editors value any sugges>ons you might have about stories that they should include in future copies of ‘Recollec>ons’.

As you will see on page 21, there are more Carp Street Walks scheduled for early next year to meet a con>nuing demand from those wishing to learn more about this fascina>ng main street in Bega. The first will be on Thursday morning 13th January (not 15th January, as incorrectly shown in ‘Recollec>ons’). To reserve your place, simply call 0448 160 852.

We thank you very much for your con>nuing support throughout 2021. It has been greatly appreciated.

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Reading - LeHer to the Editor Le:er to the editor Council elec>on >mes are here again and unfortunately this >me we see an expansion of poli>cal par>es compe>ng for your vote.

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number 1 on the >cket has any chance to get elected and lower than number 2 do not want to be elected.

The successful Mayoral team, depending on how split the vote is, will elevate possibly 2 councillors from their >cket into council.

I have always encouraged voters to vote BELOW the line so that you actually choose the preference pathway of the councillor's you want to be elected. Never give a vote to a candidate you DO NOT want to be elected.

Below the line though you must pick a minimum of 4 candidates remembering in reality normally only the top two on each >cket in reality want to be elected. Looking at the way >ckets have been organized I found it interes>ng that on the Mayne >cket the head of the >cket is not running to be Mayor though should his number three, if Karyn Starmer fails to get the numbers to be the Mayor then her chances to be elected as a councillor is slim. Perhaps she does not wish to be a councillor if she fails to get the top job.

The field this elec>on is much smaller, and in my case when you exclude three groups it certainly narrows the field selec>on. Therefore selec>ng 8 councillors is a challenge and possibly I will have to stop at 6.

Anyhow may I wish all poten>al councillors the best of luck and those elected you are in for a ride.

Cheers. Keith Dance

The Beagle Editor, I feel privileged to have moved from inland Australia to the Eurobodalla area. A;er two years this s>ll feels like paradise. Choosing who to vote for at the Eurobodalla Council elec>ons is for me a ques>on of which candidate priori>es align with my priori>es. For me considera>on of our environment comes number one.

I note the increasing numbers of people who desire climate calming ac>ons. The Lowy Ins>tute Climate Poll 2021 states: “Three-quarters of Australians (74%) say ‘the benefits of taking further ac>on on climate change will outweigh the costs”.

I hope to see a Council that will priori>se environmental sustainability alongside facilita>ng business growth.

Climate Solu>ons 4 Eurobodalla stared with a forum in May and lead to a survey of candidates. All candidate groups were asked ques>ons including what their priori>es are in addressing climate issues in Eurobodalla.

The survey responses have now been published on the South Coast Health and Sustainability Alliance (SHASA) website - Community - SHASA

Being rela>vely new to the area I came without knowledge of the candidates. Reading over the responses to the survey has given me the informa>on I needed to make an informed vote. The Labor Team, the Anthony Mayne Team, and the Greens all scored extremely well across all ques>ons, and all took >me to add their own sugges>ons and comments. I recommend taking >me to read the responses. Given the significance of climate change, it will likely be an issue that will influence voters. I am hopeful that our new Council will be prepared to commit to making a difference and take posi>ve climate calming ac>ons.

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NO, NSWLHD: It’s the bureaucrats in the dock, not our medical team The Beagle Editor,

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The response from the SNSWLHD execu>ve to the resigna>ons in the Moruya maternity team brilliantly demonstrates why these doctors are leaving. Just going back to Dr Holland’s tes>mony to the Inquiry into Access to Rural and Regional Health Services, he described how the maternity team in Moruya was performing miracles in clearly unacceptable working condi>ons. He later disclosed how the medical team was so concerned about the absence of neonatal care that they were considering closing the unit un>l the situa>on was resolved. Now instead of listening to the people on the ground, the health bureaucrats did what bureaucrats do: they engaged an external expert consultant and engineered the (damning) report to make it look as if the vic>ms (the medical team) were in fact responsible for the situa>on.

Are we surprised this was the final straw for the 2 doctors who resigned, with who knows how many more s>ll to follow?

We and all our local media should have a closer look at the SNSWLHD statement.

For example: - It [the report] considered a range of factors including service capability, safety systems, clinical governance, leadership, culture and models of care.

All of these are the responsibility of the health bureaucrats, they are the very reason for the existence of the health bureaucracy - SNSWLHD remains commi&ed to the safety and care of women and their families.

Very poor performance of the bureaucrats here, knowingly allowing the busiest maternity unit in the region to func>on without neonatal and paediatric services and therefore poten>ally endangering babies’ lives. And is it really safe and caring to force mothers to travel hundreds of kilometres by road to find medical care for themselves or their babies?

- …the higher-level services that will be provided at the new Eurobodalla Regional Hospital.

This new hospital will not have higher level maternity/neonatal services on ribbon-cu_ng with the proposed number of maternity, neonatal and paediatrics beds!

And they fool absolutely no one but themselves when they promise The resigna'ons will not result in any disrup'on to service delivery.

Of course there will be disrup>on, e.g. no local outpa>ent clinic and services running on fly-in-fly-out nonresident locums... What sort of bubble are these people living in up in Queanbeyan and St Leonards?

And of course we can also look in amazement at the fact that despite their anguished wringing of hands about the difficulty in recrui>ng medical specialists (you may wonder why medical staff won’t come) they have miraculously already appointed a Senior Obstetrician to fill the gap. This would not have taken just a week to arrange.

The >dal wave of public support and hearZelt valedictories for Dr Holland and his team from the women and mothers of Eurobodalla and beyond eloquently illustrates that it is the health bureaucrats who have everything to answer for, NOT the Moruya Maternity and Neonatal unit.

Fitzroy and Mylene Boul'ng, ONE New Eurobodalla L4 Hospital Advocates & Head Pe''oners

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Reading - LeHer to the Editor Editor, It is time, perhaps, as we are not only preparing for local elections, but a federal election in the very near future, to remind voters how other countries and their politicians deal with public housing.

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Public housing in Singapore is subsidised housing built and managed by the government in Singapore. Initially built by the Singapore Improvement Trust (SIT) from the 1930s in a similar fashion to contemporary British public housing projects, housing for the resettlement of squatters was built from the late 1950s. In the 1960s, under the SIT's successor, the Housing and Development Board (HDB), public housing was constructed as quickly and cheaply as possible at high densities and used for resettlement schemes, consisting of small units with basic amenities.

From the late 1960s, housing programmes focused more on quality and a scheme was introduced allowing residents to own their flats with public housing being built in new towns.

Through the 1970s and 1980s, more public housing options were provided for the middle class, and efforts were made to increase community cohesion within housing estates. The government began portraying public housing as an asset from the 1990s, introducing large-scale upgrading schemes and loosening regulations on the resale of public housing, while additional housing programmes for the sandwich classes and elderly were introduced. Rising housing prices led to public housing being seen as an investment from the 2000s, while new technologies and ecofriendly features were also incorporated into housing estates..

Le:er to Beagle EditorWill Council Elec'on Day be a Shambles ?

Due to new regula>ons this elec>on is turning out to be like no other.

The familiar posters we tradi>onally saw at elec>on >me along roadsides are not permi:ed, only on private property with permission. So a lot of people may not realise an elec>on is due on 4th December let alone who is running. The posters did provide helpful early advice about candidates, they were up for a couple of weeks then removed, no drama. However, Council wisdom has now banned this source of useful informa>on. But wait there’s more.

Also banned by the government is the handing out of important How-to-Vote flyers near polling booths, but they can be handed out 100m away from the building which is almost unworkable and certainly inconvenient for voters. The reason given is Covid, even though shops, cafes, cinemas, clubs etc are open.

This means you, the voter, hopefully will do homework on-line before elec>on day to know who to vote for – which numbers to put beside which name for which Group and Mayor.

As a candidate I have a:ended Pre-Poll booths in the Shire and am concerned elec>on day will be very frustra>ng with long slow queues as many unprepared voters line up to read and photograph the candidate info posters on how-to-vote. Then consult the small photo inside when filling out the two vote forms. Plus the usual Covid entry requirements of QR codes or wri>ng down your details with masks on. If it’s raining on elec>on day I predict even more of a shambles. If you haven’t voted early, I’m sure the informed Beagle reader will be prepared and be pa>ent on the 4th .

Gary Smith . Tuross Head

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reading ABC of Japan Amazing temples Bright lights Cold snow Dainty geishas

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I love JAPAN! Exci>ng nightlife Friendly people Gorgeous kimonos High Mount Fuji JAPAN said!

Interes>ng markets Jumping Ninjas Kinky anima>ons Lovely gardens Colourful JAPAN! Mundane suits Notable events Ordinary pushbikes Pre:y women Unique JAPAN! Quaint messages

Host, Janice Sagar of Moruya Books was at Mogendoura Farm Moruya today to launch of Inga Simpson's 'The Last Woman in the World'. Photo Alex Rae.

Respectable ci>zens Spectacular signage Tremendous trains

Inga Simpson’s wonderful new book has finally been released!

Julie of Moruya Books said “I was a bit trepidatious at first, with fire trauma still quite raw…..BUT oh my goodness! I raced through! Couldn’t put this thrilling, clever, fast paced novel down! Also…Inga’s done it!

Nature writing in a thriller horror?! Yes please. And it’s our local country, our home, our fire experience for everyone who wasn’t here to feel. Our fear. Our hope and our strength. Bloody loved it.”

Fast JAPAN Ugly apartments Vivid lights Wonderful castles EXtraordinary culture JAPAN, JAPAN, JAPAN! Yesterday's manners Zany entertainment Respectable JAPAN!

By Mary Murray

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S'cking Together The ArZul 9 is a group of Eurobodalla Shire ladies who share a passion for making mosaic.

Emerging from the Vol 16 September 15thpast 2017two years of Covid-19 28 December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 April 27th 2018 ups and downs, The ArZul 9 is delighted to announce their latest exhibi>on - “S>cking Together” - at the SoArt Gallery, Princes Highway Narooma. The exhibi>on is open for viewing from Saturday 11 to Wednesday 15 December inclusive, 10am - 4pm. Entry is free!

When lockdown restric>ons permi:ed, The ArZul 9 (Jan Atkinson, Kim Dent, Judy Gordon, Carol Hellmers, Louise Lander and Vanessa Place) met in each other’s home to reconnect, share a few tears and lots of laughs, and enjoy generous helpings of delicious baked goods.

Mosaic techniques, skills and crea>ve ideas were discussed during these sessions, further cemen>ng the friendship between the women.

It goes without saying that these past two years have been incredibly difficult for everyone. By hanging in there and suppor>ng each other through the tough >mes, this group of crea>ve individuals has emerged strong and produc>ve.

The “S>cking Together” exhibi>on focuses on mosaic, both tradi>onal and modern, using a wide range of materials - stained glass, smal>, >le, re-cycled jewellery, and up-cycled China, to name but a few. Alongside the mosaic pieces are works on canvas by Narooma pain>ng personality, Gary Caldow. “S>cking Together” offers a visually s>mula>ng collec>on of artwork and decora>ve mosaic pieces for the home, garden, as well as some stunning wearable art. With Christmas just on the horizon, “S>cking Together” is a great opportunity to buy local and purchase a unique gi;.

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arts The Basil Sellers Exhibi>on Centre presents Eurobodalla Art Prize Winner Raewyn Lawrence.

Please join us for the opening night of Eurobodalla Art Prize Winner Raewyn Lawrence's exhibi>on on Friday 17 December, 2021 from 5:30 - 7:30pm.

Drinks and nibbles will be provided.

Opening speeches will commence at approximately 6pm.

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The main event image features The 2020 Basil Sellers Art Prize, Eurobodalla prize winner; Raewyn Lawrence, Smoke, 2020, oil on canvas, 76 x 91cm.

Moruya-based ar>st Raewyn will be in a:endance at The Basil Sellers Exhibi>on Centre, which features from Saturday 18 December to Sunday 30 January, 2022.

In 2020, Raewyn was awarded Eurobodalla Shire Council’s acquisi>ve Eurobodalla Ar>st Prize for her work Smoke, which was captured as a moment of quiet a;er the horror and devasta>on of the bushfire season. The coveted prize also awarded Raewyn the opportunity to have her solo exhibi>on featured in the Basil Sellers Exhibi>on Centre program for 2021. Most of Raewyn's art is presented through the medium of paint and her subjects range from landscape to figura>ve works.

Raewyn has said: "Living on the New South Wales south coast, I find it impossible not to feel in awe of the beauty of the natural world. The light and colours that are constantly changing are an endless source of inspira>on.

Another rich resource is our local history and folklore, both indigenous and colonial. I have also been enjoying transla>ng to canvas some more personal work that explores emo>ons and events from my own life and family history.

I enjoy pain>ng from the solitude of the studio, a place where produc>vity can blend with cups of tea and contempla>on."

For more informa>on about this exhibi>on, the Basil Sellers Exhibi>on Centre and upcoming exhibi>ons please visit: h:ps://thebas.com.au/

www.iga.com.au/catalogue

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Congo CraIs, is holding its 36th Annual Vol 16 September 15th 2017 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018

Exhibi>on, showcasing a diverse range of func>onal and decora>ve stoneware ceramics and pain>ngs on canvas. Congo Cra;s Gallery opened in 1980, and has been con>nuously exhibi>ng works ever since. All the ceramics and pain>ngs have been created by Jim Simms in his Congo studio, and he has been working in the arts for over forty years.

Strongly influenced by Japanese, Korean and Chinese ceramics, Jim con>nues to produce a range of beau>ful pieces, and is noted for the quality of his glazes. Each year he experiments with new ma: and gloss finishes, resul>ng in a varied and stunning pale:e of rich and more subtle colourings. Each wood-fired piece is uniquely burnished by the ash and flames of the firing.

Jim has many happy local, na>onal and interna>onal clients who have admired and collected his work over a number of years. The gallery will con>nue to be open six days per week (closed Tuesday) un>l January 31, 2022, 11am to 5pm.

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Stuart Whitelaw "Walking with Canvas" show Gallery Bodalla As restric>ons are easing Stuart Whitelaw’s latest beau>ful exhibi>on will be hung ready for viewing in Gallery Bodalla this coming weekend.

Opening >mes are: From 25 November to 5 December Thursday to Sunday 11am to 4pm and by appointment.

In line with Covid safe prac>ces numbers in the Gallery at one >me are limited, and signing in, wearing a mask and proof of vaccina>on cer>ficate are condi>ons of entry.

Remember you can also view the show at www.gallerybodalla.com.au For all inquiries and purchases please call 0421 238 174 or email gallerybodalla@gmail.com

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Art Exhibi'on ‘Me, We’

by Liz McCrystal runs to Vol 16 September 15th 2017 Saturday 212017November 28 April December 7th, Vol 48 27th 2018 2021 at the Narooma Gallery (formerly SoArt Gallery), Narooma.

Me, We is a mixed media exhibi>on that uses roadwork and construc>on aesthe>cs to analyse the concept of roman>c love. A mix of photo, text, ceramics and everyday objects are deployed resul>ng in a tongue-in-cheek expression of contemporary and historic ideas and ideals around roman>c love.

For some, the quality of our roman>c rela>onships underpins the quality of our lives overall, making the weight of finding roman>c love one of the most important things in an individual’s life. Yet, unlike roadwork naviga>ons, we are le; in rela>ve isola>on, traversing this arena with few tools and an out-ofdate road map.

Liz says “Love, more specifically, roman>c love has had me raging with significant others since I started da>ng. A lot of insidious roman>c ideas from mainstream, pop-culture shaped my ideas and made me believe for a long >me that there was a sort of checklist to roman>c love.”

Liz McCrystal is a visual ar>st based on the NSW South Coast whose prac>ce explores themes of iden>ty, isola>on, in>macy and anxiety through the theore>cal framework of the human condi>on. Experimental in approach, Liz uses photography and installa>on to deconstruct auto-biographical, topical and philosophical subjects.

Liz completed a Bachelor of Visual Arts at Sydney College of the Arts in 2009 and has exhibited with; Photo Access Firstdra;, Verge Gallery, 107 projects and the Coffs Harbour Regional Gallery.

Me, We by Liz McCrystal Where: Narooma Gallery (formerly SoArt Gallery), 92 Campbell Street, Narooma When: 13 – 21 November 2021 Open: Wednesday to Sunday, 10am – 4pm Web: www.naroomaschoolofarts.com.au/exhibi>onprogram Ar'st talk/zine launch: Sun 21 Nov, 2:30 – 3:30pm www.eventbrite.com.au/e/203532750937

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High Scores at Tuross Vets Par Event A good field of 63 players registered for the Tuross Head Veterans Golf Par event conducted on Wednesday 24 November 2021, with higher than normal scores prevailing on the day. Winner with a fine score of +5 Vol 16 September 15th 2017 was Kevin Reilly, bea>ng 28 December 7th, 2017 home in order Richard Kelly with +4, Dorothy Madden on +3 and Jennifer Gray on Vol 48 April 27th 2018 +2. Minor prizes were awarded to Jane Egli>s and Rob Nash with scores of +2, Rick Brake, Neal Watson, Paul Green and Paul Pereira on +1, and to Len Rogers, Greg Thornton, Robert McKirdy, Ann Ware, Des Jackson, Ian Wra:en, Warren Hodder and Ken Brown all on square.

Peter McRae had the dubious honour of taking out the Bradman award, whilst nearest the pins went to Kevin Reilly on the 4th, David Williams on the 6th, and to Leonie Snodgrass and Kevin Reilly on the 7th.

Jeane:e Miller took out the Accuracy drive.

Vets Captain Ian Miller (L) congratula'ng winner Kevin Reilly

MORUYA LADIES GOLF RESULTS Wednesday, 24th November Heavy air and damp grass kept the scores a li:le lower than previous weeks but were fairly consistent for many of the 30 Women Golfer’s who par>cipated in this 5th Hamper Stableford round. The two winners had the edge, narrowly scrapping in on countback.

A-1 Always impressive, Margaret Douglas had the highest ne: score of 37 on C/B. B-1

Dawn Davies had one of her best scoring 34 ne: on C/B.

Balls were won by J Lumsden (37C/B), V Thorne: (37C/B), K Ba: (36C/B), R Hawkins (36), J Ellis (35C/B), M Muriwai (35), C Blacklock (34C/B), C Booth (34C/B), M Bingham (34), D Smith (33C/B), A McMillan (33C/B), C Edwards (33C/B), S Knight (33C/B), D Meek (33), V Goodwin (32).

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Club Malua Women's Bowls Report Vol 16 September 15th 2017 Round 3 of Club7th, Championship Fours was finally 28 April December Vol 48 27th 20182017

played last week, Gay Biggs, Helen Rees, Karen Signor and Pat Bill defeated Julie Lewis, Lisa Grice, Carol Dutkiewicz and Sue Beavan. Sonia Frey, Tricia Wheeler, Pat Weekes and Kim Giannasca defeated Sue Palmer, Carol Harris, Colleen Ashby and Jeane:e Roberts , two great games in the rainy weather.

Thanks to Umpire Yvonne.

Final was played on Wednesday 24th, Winners, Sonia Frey, Tricia Wheeler, Pat Weekes and Kim Giannasca defea>ng Gay Biggs, Helen Rees, Karen Signor and Pat Bill in a compe>>ve but friendly match.Thanks to Umpire Carol Dutkiewicz although she wasn't called for any decisions. Thank you to all spectators.

Social bowls was played on Thursday this week with 28 ladies on the green. Bowls Organiser David Thomas congratulated the winners and runners-up who took part in Final of Club Championship Fours yesterday in a li:le bit of rain.

President Sue Beavan welcomed Barbara Vickers , great to see her bowling.

Above: Club Championship Fours winners- Sonia Frey, Tricia Wheeler, Pat Weekes, Kim Giannasca. Runners-up, Helen Rees, Pat Bill, Karen Signor, Gay Biggs.

Welcome also to Karina McTernan from St. Marys Club who bowled with us. Winners on Rink3, Sue Palmer, Alison Innes and Sue Morgan.

Runners-up, Rink 6, Gay Biggs, Jeane:e Roberts and Yvonne Huddleston Other winning teams, Dorothy Stewart and Karen Signor in a Pairs game.

Judy Armstrong, Judy Davis and Lyn Hardy. Tricia Wheeler, Helen Rees and Sue Beavan. Rink 4 was selected to try for Jackpot of $734 , Winning Skip Sue Beavan pressed the bu:on but no luck so someone will have to try next week.

Money club winners, 47, Judy Armstrong, 78, Allan Collins, 74 Graeme Dade.

We were very lucky to get our games in before the torren>al rain, alas the men's a;ernoon games had to be cancelled.

Birthday wishes to our Club Manager extraordinaire Manuela who received a special Birthday hankie. beagle weekly : Vol 235 November 26h 2021

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Broulee Runners Nov 24th 2021 Humid overcast condi>ons made the 33 starters in this evening’s run work very hard. We welcomed back Hamish Gorman for his second run a;er an absence of 2 years. Geoff Hawke made a welcome appearance, having been in lockdown in Canberra.

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In the 2 kilometres personal best >mes were recorded by Benji, Neil, Alfie, and Eva Mackay. Michael Lambert showed his class by reducing his PB by more than 2 minutes.

Once again Brent Vidler recorded a PB in the 5 kilometres. He is s>ll looking for support for his quest to raise funds for Movember. His moustache is quite spectacular and worth suppor>ng.

The highlight tonight was the clash between Lauren Evans and Ma: Lambert. Normally Ma: has the wood on Lauren and usually finishes a few metres in front of Lauren. However, tonight Lauren powered past Ma:, with the encouragement of supporters, to win by 23 hundredths of a second.

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Tackle World Fishing Report Nov 26th 2021 Vol 16 September 15th 2017 Moruya River. 7th, 28 April December Vol 48 27th 20182017 The ac>on this week has again been concentrated towards the front half of the system. Areas like Preddy’s wharf, quarry wharf and the airport flats all seeing the majority of the bite ac>on. There have been good numbers of chopper tailor for the kids to have fun with around all the lower, local je_es. Small metal lures or baits of pilchard pieces have helped secure these scrappy li:le fighters. There have also been good flathead and bream also caught this week, with the rising >de and the subsequent colour change areas producing a be:er class of fish. The flats under the town bridge have seen the odd flathead and bream taken as the >de pushes up and over the flats bringing cleaner warmer water to this area.

With La Niña confirmed again for this summer, expect the majority of the ac>on towards the fronts of the system with the higher than usual rainfall forecast.

Tuross River.

The flathead and Luderick have been in good numbers this last week, whilst they have mostly been located towards the front of the system. Try the areas around the main boat ramp, poor mans corner and the boat sheds for consistent catches of all the regular estuary species, Bream, Flathead, Luderick, tailor and the odd Mulloway if you’re lucky. As the rising >de pushes cleaner, warmer water further up the system, follow the colour change created by the rising >de for a be:er chance further up the system.

Coila lake has already started to see lots of people trying their hand at catching a few kilos of prawns. With the dark s>ll a week or two away, you can expect the prawning ac>on to increase. All the local coastal lakes can hold prawns, so Brou, Coraunna and Durras are all worth a look. If prawning this summer is something you are interested in, come in and have a chat with us, we have plenty of stock to get you started.

Rock and beach.

There con>nue to be good numbers of both tailor and salmon from the beaches and rocks this last week.

With this weekends gale wind warnings combined with Hazardous Surf warnings all along the coast, the beaches and rock plaZorms are most definitely worth leaving alone. Once the winds and swell abate though, you a can expect there to be a few good Drummer, Bream and maybe the odd snapper to be found from the stones.

Offshore.

There have been reports of Albacore Tuna offshore, all be it along way offshore. There has con>nued to be good catches of snapper and flathead from 20m through to 50m depths this last week. Though this weekend will see less than ideal condi>ons for venturing out to chase a fish in the deep.

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

Team Tackle World Moruya.

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

Team Tackle World Moruya.

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