Beagle Weekender Vol 246 February 11th 2022

Vol 246 February 11th 2022

Your FREE online Eurobodalla weekend magazine.

Photo : Brian Kinsela Your Beagle Weekly Index Arts ……………………. 38 Cinema ……………….. 26 Community ………………4 to 20 Reading ……………………..27 to 37 Food………………………… o Sport and Fishing ………. 39 to 44 Editorial …………………..2,3 What’s On …………….... 21 to 25

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editorial Welcome to this week’s editorial, ‘Oh what a tangled web we weave/When first we prac ce to deceive,’ from Sir Walter Sco5’s epic poem, Marmion: A Tale of Flodden Field seems like a good place to start this week.

To get you up to running speed let us begin with the Mayoral Report during this week’s Council mee8ng.

The Mayor, Mat Hatcher, and the rest of his councillors had, during the elec8oneering leadup, unanimously agreed that the webcas8ng of Public Forum and Public Access sessions be live streamed, recorded and archived.

The Mayor dra;ed a Mayoral Report that called for the changes to be made. His report was very clear in sta8ng: The Code authorises the General Manager to reissue the Code without public exhibi8on, to incorporate any relevant amendments to the Local Government Act 1993 or the Local Government (General) Regula8on 2021, and where Council is of the opinion that an amendment required is insubstan8al. It is considered that these amendments are insubstan8al and do not require the Code to be placed on public exhibi8on.

That Mayoral Report needed to be in locked into place by the 8me of Briefings on February 1st so that the Agenda could be published and distributed to the public one week before the Council mee8ng. The Agenda comes under the General Manager and, given she and the Divisional Manager Governance & Administra8ve Services know all the rules it is evident that the Mayor’s statement “It is considered that these amendments are insubstan8al…” must have met with their approval.

The Agenda was published.

At the eleventh hour on the morning of the Council mee8ng the General Manager advised the mayor that legal opinion said the intended insubstan8al modifica8ons could not be made. The Mayor said “Since publishing the agenda WE have received legal advice…”

It would be a reasonable next step to ask the ques8on Who sought the Legal Opinion, When was it sought, and why was it sought given the agenda had already passed scru8ny of the General Manager. Exactly what was the legal advice and WHO gave it. It turns out that the Mayor was not able to see the legal advice because apparently it was verbal. It is understood that the General Manager has been asked to provide detail on the legal advice received and has not yet done so (Fri 11th 2022, 12pm).

All too o;en over recent years the community has heard a common mantra from Council saying that they have “legal advice”. More o;en than not the statement went unchallenged by councillors who were happy to accept the comment on face value. When pressed by the public for a copy of the legal advice referred to Council’s response was that they had legal privilege that protects communica8ons between a lawyer and their client from compelled disclosure. But who is the client? Surely the Councillors, residents and the ratepayers of the shire are the Client.

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community has been lodged. It requests simple details such a When was the legal opinion sought, why was it sought, who sought it, who provided it, when was it provided, who was it provide to and what was the legal opinion.

According to the General Manager it was verbal. Therefore it was either made to her or a Council employee.

Therefore there must be a record and because of that there is no reason why the above can’t be on the public record given the community has been told that Council, on their behalf, sought legal opinion, paid for legal opinion and received legal opinion.

I await an answer to my request. As does the Mayor and the councillors who are equally interested to learn of the specific details around the WHO, WHEN, WHY, WHAT advice sought and received.

Many years ago Council ran into some legal difficul8es. A contractor had undertaken varia8ons in a contract to install a new urban sewer network. There was rock encountered and a series of other obstacles. When Council refused to meet the varia8ons the ma5er became legal. Rather than paying the varia8on Council dared to think they could win by threatening to take it to court. The threat didn’t work and it went to court.

The council lost to the tune of around $11 million dollars. It was a victory for the contractor who Council was hoping might go backrupt. Instead it was a substan8al loss to the community. The impact meant that Council fell into a cycle of deficits for several years and needed to increase rates in order to maintain and renew its assets. The worst part of all of this was the surprise of the loss when the councillors learnt that the court case had been lost. They hadn’t even been told Council was contes8ng it.

A;er that it was agreed that all legal ma5ers had to go into a monthly report to councillors so that they knew who Council was ac8ng or defending against, why and how much it was all cos8ng. That accountability stayed in place un8l recent 8mes un8l it was removed. Now our councillors have returned to the dark ages of not knowing what legal opinion is sought and why.

Recently Council told the community it had legal opinion that allowed it to remove trees on Congo Road.

They were challenged about that “opinion” and asked to provide evidence under a formal GIPA. It is now more than thirty days and s8ll no evidence has been provided. The ‘legal opinion’ was challenged and it failed. Who gave the legal opinion. If it was sought and paid for and found to be incorrect, possibly exposing Council to an illegal ac8on, then who is gave it and was there a refund? Council offers no evidence. Was it just a ruse? Have all the instances of Council saying it “has legal opinion” just a ruse?

There is much for the new councillors to learn and one key thing is to learn if they can trust staff. Presently the staff determine what legal ac8ons to pursue. Recently, against all advice and direc8on, staff chose to take to court a contested $300 issue only to lose at a possible cost to ratepayers of over $7000. Another case was the pursuit of a farmer alleged to have polluted a waterway with “evidence” suggested of photos as proof. A substan8al fine was issued but instead of paying he challenged saying he was innocent. It wasn’t un8l the photos were not able to be produced under subpoena that Council backed down, a;er considerable ratepayer expense. These are just the 8p of the iceberg of the legal overheads being paid by you and me that we never hear of. And all done under staff delega8on in OUR NAME. The Beagle will pursue Council every 8me they say they have “legal opinion” and will insist that Councillors sight that opinion, and accept and understand that opinion. The days of old are over.

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Man dies following boat capsize at Moruya North Head A man has died a;er a boat capsized on the state’s South Coast today.

Just before 11am (Wednesday 9 February 2022), emergency services were called to North Head, Moruya, following reports a boat had capsized.

Police have been told a six-metre aluminium vessel – carrying three men – 8pped over shortly a;er exi8ng the Moruya River mouth. Witnesses on the break wall tossed a lifebuoy to the men, and all three were brought back to shore.

One man, aged 67, was unconscious with resuscita8on a5empted by witnesses before NSW Ambulance Paramedics arrived, however, he could not be revived and died at the scene.

The two other men – aged 67 and 36 – were uninjured and the skipper – the older man – was taken to Moruya Hospital for mandatory tes8ng.

Officers from South Coast Police District and the Marine Area Command have commenced an inves8ga8on into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

A report will be prepared for the informa8on of the Coroner.

Editor's NOTE: The Angel Ring used in the rescue had only just been replaced due to vandalism that had seen the original Angel Ring removed. The installation of the rings is part of a state-wide ANSA project, and funded largely by recreational license fees paid to the Saltwater Trust and Advisory Council on Recreational Fishing.

What use Bay bowling club site?

Eurobodalla Council will soon seek expressions of interest for development of the former Batemans Bay Bowling Club site.

Council purchased the site – located on the highway adjacent to the new Bay Pavilions complex – in 2016.

It is currently leased to Transport for NSW un8l the end of July as part of the Batemans Bay Bridge development. At the 8me the purchase was commented on by one councillor as "Council having no op8on". On April 26th 2016 the Councillors and Public were presented with an agenda. That agenda had a secreted in it a Mayoral Report that was not made known to the public. The Mayoral report that was to adopt the recommenda8on to buy the land was determined behind closed doors and was so mismanaged by way of open and transparent minu8ng as to require a Code of Conduct to be raised. The Beagle has been keeping an eye on the purchase from the start and has advised the new councillors of some interes8ng history. (see below) Today's media release Council’s property manager Andrew Greenway said Council had previously engaged with the community and iden8fied tourist accommoda8on, conference facili8es, restaurants and cafes, and residen8al accommoda8on as the preferred development op8ons.

“The future of the site will be a ma5er for Councillors to decide, requiring a Council resolu8on,” Mr Greenway said.

Mr Greenway said Council had previously sought expressions of interest in June 2021.

“While we know there is interest in the site, no formal expressions were received at that 8me,” he said.

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Temporary traffic changes on the Kings Highway in Nelligen Motorists are advised that from Monday 14 February temporary traffic changes will be in place on the Kings Highway between Wharf and Reid streets.

Traffic changes will be in place to allow work to progress on the eastbound approach to the new Nelligen Bridge. This work includes excava8ng material, removing guardrail and installing temporary concrete barriers.

Work will be carried out between 7am and 6pm Monday to Friday and 8am to 1pm Saturday, from Monday 14 February un8l Friday 25 February, weather permiVng. Traffic changes will be in place day and night for the dura8on of the work.

Traffic changes will include a single lane closure, stop/slow traffic condi8ons and a 40 km/h speed limit on the Kings Highway. Access to and from Wharf and Reid streets will be maintained.

Motorists are advised to drive to the condi8ons, allow five minutes addi8onal travel 8me and follow the direc8ons of signs and traffic control.

Transport for NSW thanks motorists for their pa8ence during this 8me.

Changed traffic condi/ons on the Kings Highway, Batemans Bay Motorists are advised of changed traffic condi8ons next week on the Kings Highway, one kilometre before the Princes Highway intersec8on, Batemans Bay. Transport for NSW will be removing an over height sensor used as part of the old Batemans Bay Bridge.

Work will be carried out between 7am and 5pm Wednesday 16 February 2022 and is expected to take one day to complete, weather permiVng. During work hours a single lane closure, traffic control, and a reduced speed limit of 40 km/h will be in place for the safety of workers and motorists.

Motorists are advised to allow for an addi8onal five minutes travel 8me, to drive to the condi8ons, and follow the direc8ons of signs and traffic control.

Transport for NSW thanks motorists for their pa8ence during this 8me.

For the latest traffic updates download the Live Traffic NSW App, visit livetraffic.com or call 132 701

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Group hears that physio can assist prostate cancer outcomes Last week’s guest speaker at Narooma’s Prostate Support Group proved quite a drawcard, a5rac8ng about 10 people.

Specialist Men’s Health physiotherapist Jamie Boulding from Canberra said, “with 1 in 6 men being diagnosed with Prostate Cancer before the age of 85, there’s real need for wider educa8on and awareness of the poten8al effects and treatment op8ons”.

Photo supplied

Men’s Health physiotherapist Jamie Boulding was the Prostate Cancer Support Group’s guest speaker last week, with Narooma Rotary crew Julie Hartley, President Andrew Lawson and Mike Young.

“Men’s Health physiotherapists have extensive training, knowledge and experience to help men improve their treatment outcomes from Prostate Cancer and improve the quality of their lives,” he said.

Narooma Rotary President Andrew Lawson said it was really heartening to see how people opened up about their issues, including some quite sensi8ve ones. “I think the Group is really star8ng to get some trac8on,” he said.

The new Prostate Cancer Support Group was launched in December. It is a Narooma Rotary ini8a8ve to support people from Batemans Bay to Eden and is affiliated with the Prostate Cancer Founda8on of Australia.

Braveheart Healthcare (Lighthouse Surgery and Bermagui Medical Centre) has aligned with the new Support Group.

The Group meets on the first Tuesday each month 6.30-8.30pm at Narooma Men’s Shed (41A Barker Parade, Narooma).

The next mee8ng is Tuesday 1 March at 6.30pm with guest speaker therapist Sarah Lambert of Cobargo.

Photo supplied

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Will you step up to Clean Up on March 6th?

Registra8ons are open for Eurobodalla’s largest clean-up event, Clean Up Australia Day, on Sunday 6th March. Clean Up Australia Day 2022 -Friday 4 March 2022 for schools -Sunday 6 March 2022 for the local community With a surge in use of disposable items due to COVID, Clean Up Australia chairman Pip Kiernan said there had never been a be5er 8me to step up to clean up.

“We have seen disrup8on to our lives, not least of all to our local environments which have been impacted by increased uptake of single-use, disposable items,” she said.

“By planning ahead and signing up to a Clean Up event, you are making a pledge to help conserve the environment for the long-term future, and taking an important ac8on by stepping up for your community.”

Local Clean Up coordinator Maree Cadman said that over the past 26 years Clean Up had been held in Eurobodalla, volunteers had removed tonnes of li5er from local streets, beaches, parks, bushland and waterways.

“Clean Up Australia Day provides the perfect opportunity for residents and visitors to get together and help Eurobodalla’s wildlife and natural areas, which con8nue to recover and regenerate a;er the bushfires. We can help you find a suitable site, promote a site, or connect you with a group nearby.

Those who can’t make it on Sunday March 6th but s8ll want to par8cipate can also register to clean up a site on an alterna8ve day.”

In recent years Eurobodalla Clean Up Australia Day volunteers have filled an average of 200 hessian bags with rubbish and retrieved an addi8onal 20m³ of discarded furniture, household items, foam, tyres, building materials and more.

Ms Cadman said the health and safety of volunteers was paramount, and precau8onary COVID measures were in place this year for par8cipa8ng volunteers.

“Once registered, Clean Up Australia will send your clean up kit, equipped with gloves, bags, hand sani8ser and paperwork. “We can provide extra gloves and bags and facilitate collec8on and disposal of collected li5er.”

For more informa8on or to register visit cleanup.org.au or contact Maree Cadman on 4474 1343 or email Maree.Cadman@esc.nsw.gov.au

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Hazzard unravelled regarding the new hospital site purchase The Minister of Health, Brad Hazzard was in Moruya this week to roll out another announcement and to give his Liberal candidates an opportunity to present to the cameras. He took the opportunity to make a statement around the purchase of the Eurobodalla Regional Hospital.

Have a listen. What he says is important to the le5er that follows—Youtube link : h5ps://youtu.be/84LLZsNBWk

h5ps://youtu.be/84LLZsNBWk

VIDEO: Have a very close listen to what Mr Hazzard says. He presents a stream of informa on as if they are facts to be digested by the a6ending media ready for regurgita on. But are his facts actually factual? Video source: Moruya Mail The following response to Brad Hazzard's statement is as follows: Issued by - Patent Development Pty Ltd, Owner of Braemar Farm, South Head Road Moruya Patent Development Pty Ltd (Patent), the owner of Braemar Farm at South Head Road Moruya since 1971, supports the loca8on selected by the NSW Government for the new Level 4 Eurobodalla Regional Hospital Development.

Patent's Director [Kim Hall] said: "We are proud of our farm and our history in Moruya. The property has been con nuously farmed since the 1860's. But we can also see the future benefits a hospital on our land will bring. Whilst we had hoped to develop the site ourselves, or sell the site, given the demand for new housing in the region, the site is also very well situated for a hospital."

Since being contacted by the Health Administra8on Corpora8on (HAC) in November 2020, Patent has con8nuously assisted HAC with access to the land for its staff and consultants. Patent has supplied some 14 detailed technical reports (at no cost to HAC) about the site's suitability. Patent has at all 8mes par8cipated in good faith to sell the site to HAC. Mr Hall said "We are disappointed by Minister Brad Hazzard's misleading statements this week that there were 13 months of nego a on and that a nego ated price was not able to be agreed conveying an impression we have been unreasonable. Patent only received an offer on 3 November 2021, and it was acknowledged by HAC itself that this offer was flawed. We have not received any subsequent offer."

With reference to an ar8cle found in the Beagle Weekly on Tuesday 8 February 2022, Patent wishes to state also that the iden8fied land on Braemar Farm has not been compulsorily acquired.

What has occurred is the issuing of a Proposed Acquisi8on No8ce. The Proposed Acquisi8on No8ce issued

by Health Infrastructure was signed on 24 November 2021, but Patent only received a copy from HAC's representa8ve on 21 December 2021 (not 20 December as stated). We have not received any further formal correspondence about proposed acquisi8on since December 2021. We remain open to a mee8ng, but are wai8ng on HAC to obtain its updated valua8on.

Mr Hall said "It is disappoin ng our land is now ed up in a compulsory process under the Just Terms Act meaning the land is likely to be taken forcibly, without any proper nego a ons about a price. We remain hopeful HAC will obtain updated valua on advice in the next month so a fair agreement reflec ng the market value of the land can s ll be reached."

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Budgets always a Balancing Act Eurobodalla’s councillors are keen to hear from residents on how Council should be spending its money.

Using the Balancing Act online pla\orm, residents can indicate which Council services they value by assigning more or less dollars to each from a $1,000 budget. Eurobodalla Mayor Mathew Hatcher said “just like budgets at home, Council also had a fixed Above:: Councillor Tanya Dannock previewed the online budget”.

Balancing Act plaCorm last week.

“More of one thing, means less of another,” Mayor Hatcher said.

“Councillors previewed the Balancing Act pla\orm last week – it’s intui8ve and easy to use. It is a good tool that highlights to us any discrepancies between current budge8ng and community expecta8ons.

“It also explains how services are currently funded. Some services cost a lot of money but are largely funded by other levels of government, with li5le financial contribu8on from Council. And some services – like water, sewer and waste – are not included because they are funded from their own rates and charges.”

Balancing Act will be open from Wednesday 9 February to Wednesday 9 March on Council’s website, a;er which trend data will be used to determine possible changes to budge8ng priori8es and presented to Councillors for their review.

“Of course, Council will need to balance any trends against other constraints, for example those services Council is bound to provide by law, such as public and environmental health,” Mayor Hatcher said.

“Councillor feedback will then be integrated into the dra; Delivery Program 2022-26 and dra; Opera8onal Plan 2022-23 – Council’s todo list for the next term – and go out for public comment.”

Balancing Act is a tool in the Bang The Table online suite. Council successfully used Bang The Table last October to gather the community’s priori8es and aspira8ons into the Community Strategic Plan – the overarching document for its integrated planning and repor8ng. The Community Strategic Plan will be on exhibi8on during February and March for public comment.

To par8cipate, visit www.oureurobodalla.esc.nsw.gov.au or click on the banner on Council’s homepage. For more informa8on on Council’s integrated planning documents visit h5ps://www.esc.nsw.gov.au/council/plans-and-repor8ng. beagle weekly : Vol 246 February 11th 2022

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Bass Strait Crossing-Surf club, sur?oat rowers create history Local surf clubs Broulee/Moruya, Narooma were 3 members of 12 who created history and were the first successful crew to row across Bass Strait. Completed in 8 days doing 6 rowing days and 2 days stuck on Deal Island because of bad winds.

Local members Rob Pollock [Polly] Broulee/ Moruya, Brendan Constable Narooma. Rod Patmore Narooma Dr Joe Issacs, Phil Vial, Beau and Wes Dredge all from Wanda, Andy Lawson Wanda/Elouera[brain child of the trip], Braden Fleming Nth Cronulla, Travis La5er Currumbin former Nth Cronulla.

Kai La5er came along to produce a documentary about the historic journey.

Brendan and Rob were co sweeps and the eight rowers swapped in and out along the 360klm trip Island hoping from Port Albert in Victoria to Hogan Island then Deal Island [2 days bad winds], then Killiecrankie Flinders Island then Trousers Point Flinders Island, then Clarke Island and final leg across notorious Banks Strait to Li5le Mussel roe beach to Tasmania.

Ninety percent of the 8me winds were either across the crew or into a head wind. Leg 5 the crew spent 9hrs 25 min ba5ling a 22knot southerly, it was a tremendous effort with so much wind during the en8re journey. Currents we the biggest issue and on our first leg my crew were stopped and pushed towards a surf break and rocks off Hogan Island, this really caused some hard rowing a;er a 70 klm row, our support vessel could not help us as they were ba5ling the strong Flood 8dal current as well.

Many of the Island have large numbers of Tiger snakes and the jumping Jack, venomous ants that can jump a meter high, were also one to be aware off, especially at Killiecrankie.

Our support vessel skipper Wynne Hobson was a legendary Old Sea Dog of Bass Strait 74 years young and ran a 8ght ship. Carol his partner ably assisted him and drove the Catamaran while he a5ended to tenders and naviga8on the old fashion way, he had a great feel for what Barometer Moons and wind effects on 8des. Our deck hand was Bec Nielson who was an IRB driver from Woodside SLSC in Vic and had great skill and worked hard on the boat each day.

The crew chose the Charity, Humour Founda8on “Clown Doctors” to raise much needed funds to an organisa8on that receives no Government funding. So far, the crew has raised over $125,000 their aim was $100,000.

Currently all dona8ons will be doubled by Jack Pa8son’s, the loan ski paddler “Shark baits” employer, a coal company,This will end this week so s8ll 8me to help this charity

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Community The group would like to thank the many hundreds our local Eurobodalla people who have donated and sent messages of support with the dona8ons. One anonymous Moruya lady has donated $10,000 [$8000.00 to Clown Doctors and $2000 to the rowers account] amazing support.

Special men8on must go the Cheryl Constable, Ayron Patmore who cooked and froze all the meals for the crew.

Boys just needed to defrost and reheat them it was amazing food!!

Broulee and Narooma surf clubs assisted with borrowed equipment. Moruya Rotary defib [not used ^] Moruya Signs Tony Sands did all the sign wri8ng for free, Bentspoke Brewery donated 15 cartoons of beer, Moruya Woolworths gave $500 worth of food, MESCO donated Fuel. Sponsorship we received locally from Project Ligh8ng, Constable earthmoving , Karla and Paul White, Rapley and son Meats Narooma, Narooma Mobile Auto electrics boat ba5eries, Mark Hay Upholstery Moruya, Pollys Newsagency Moruya Ba5eries/ Torches ,Fiona Kotvojs, Australian Flags .

12 men who undertook this adventure showed great Australian spirit and resolve having each others back, having fun, taking the mickey and PLENTY of grit and hard work. This was truly inspira8onal.

The Musselrowers moto was IF NOT NOW WHEN ??

Get stuck into life and thanks to all who supported our historic mission.

DONATE HERE: h5ps://bass-strait.raisely.com/bass-straitmilesforsmiles We’re gearing up for the biggest day of the year in Tilba and we’re looking for volunteers to help the day run smoothly!

Can you help run the famous Egg Toss or Cheese Roll? What about the Boot Throw?

Check 8ckets on the gate? Oversee parking at the Oval?

Help empty the garbage bins through the day? It takes many helpers to make the day run smoothly.

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Half Bega electorate Fire sta/on facili/es fail the gender test A recent audit of sta8ons undertaken by the Fix our Fire Service campaign run by the FBEU has iden8fied that more than 60% of fire sta8ons do not have appropriate ameni8es for women firefighters.

Expenditure for FRNSW is not currently being increased to accommodate these changes.

Fix our Fire Service say "Fire and Rescue NSW Career Firefighters do an excellent job of serving and protec8ng our communi8es, but with some of the state’s worst bushfires and large popula8on increases in our coastal communi8es, they need urgent support to best protect towns in the local area.

"These dedicated men and women who are out working 8relessly on the frontline are not receiving adequate support. In par8cular, women working as Career Firefighters in Bateman’s Bay and surrounding communi8es are not even currently provided with their own toilets or change room facili8es at their fire sta8ons. They are some8mes even forced to change in closets or offices.

"Currently, at the fire sta8ons within the Bega electorate, there are 11 women firefighters across six sta8ons. Half of those six sta8ons do not have adequate facili8es for women.

"Our dedicated fire service women have been neglected by the current government and they deserve be5er. Last month a delega8on of women firefighters wrote to new Emergency Services Minister Steph Cooke about the issue and to date, there has been no response.

Fix Our Fire Service is calling on local voters to think about this when at the ballots."

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Life-changing treatment for Eurobodalla and Bega Valley residents thanks to NSWTelestroke Service Stroke pa8ents in the Eurobodalla and Bega Valley will now have 24-hour access to an innova8ve new telehealth service as part of a $21.7 million ini8a8ve being rolled out acrossNSW. The NSW Telestroke Service offers people living in regional and rural areas increased access to life-saving stroke diagnosis and treatment. It does this by connec8ng local doctors to specialist stroke physicians via video consulta8on in the Emergency Department.

“This crucial service will provide Eurobodalla and Bega Valley residents with rapid diagnosis and treatment from the state’s expert clinicians,” Meegan Connors, General Manager of Southern NSW Local Health District’s (SNSWLHD) Coastal Network, said.

“Telestroke helps Moruya Hospital and South East Regional Hospital doctors to decide the most appropriate treatment op8on for each pa8ent. These op8ons include urgent treatment to dissolve a clot locally, or urgent transfer to a specialised stroke centre for more complex treatment where appropriate.

Every year, around 19,000 residents in NSW have a stroke. More than a third of people hospitalised for stroke in NSW are from regional, remote or rural areas.

“Stroke is a 8me cri8cal medical emergency that can kill up to 1.9 million brain cells per minute,” Ms Connors said.

“It is really important that people learn to recognise stroke symptoms and call an ambulance immediately, to give stroke sufferers the best chance of a successful outcome.”

The F.A.S.T test is an easy way to spot the signs of stroke. F.A.S.T stands for: · Face - Has their mouth drooped? · Arms - Can the person li; both arms? · Speech - Is the person’s speech slurred? Do they understand you? · Time - Is cri8cal. If you see any of these signs call 000 straight away.

Implementa8on of the NSW Telestroke Service is a collabora8on between the Prince of Wales Hospital, eHealth NSW, Agency for Clinical Innova8on and the Ministry of Health. The service has helped more than 1700 pa8ents in NSW since its launch in March 2020. It will expand to up to 23 sites across NSW by June 2022.

The NSW Telestroke Service is a $21.7 million NSW Government elec8on commitment announced in March 2019 and jointly funded by the NSW and Commonwealth Governments.

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Congo Road North to remain closed indefinitely Eurobodalla’s new councillors have been briefed on the recent closure of Congo Road north.

Congo Road north, in part, runs through private property. This sec8on of road was closed to the public following concerns raised by the landowner about the risks of injury to members of the public and the poten8al liability res8ng with the landowner.

Following receipt of independent legal advice prior to Christmas, Council had sought to remove a small number of trees along the edge of the physical road to assist the landowner and retain access for the public along the road. This work was deferred following objec8ons received from some members of the community in regards to the legal opinion that Council gave that said the public road by common law defini8on and as such they could do as they wished under Sec8on 88. Council had sought legal advice to undertake that ac8vity under the Roads Act 1993. Members of the community objected to this work and raised concerns about the legal ability of Council to undertake the work, ci8ng an alternate legal view. The alternate legal view put forward by the community was that Council was not legally able to carry out the tree removal under Sec8on 88 due to the fact that the road was not a dedicated public road. Council was also challenged that Sec8on 88 only allowed the removal of trees ON or OVERHANGING but not BESIDE a road.

ROADS ACT 1993 - SECT 88 Tree felling 88 Tree felling A roads authority may, despite any other Act or law to the contrary, remove or lop any tree or other vegeta on that is on or overhanging a public road if, in its opinion, it is necessary to do so for the purpose of carrying out road work or removing a traffic hazard.

At the 8me of closure Council had advised the community that they had the legal right to remove the trees ci8ng their own legal opinion being: In rela on to the applica on of the Roads Act, whether a road on private property is a ‘public road’ includes considering whether the road falls within the common law defini on of a public road. The long history of use of the road by the public generally, and the fact that Council has maintained the road for many years means that the road falls within the common law defini on of a public road for the purposes of Sec on 88 of the Roads Act 1993. Council has a duty of care to ensure public roads are maintained to mi gate the risk to the community. Council has maintained Congo Road north through the subject property for many years.

Realising that they could not proceed the work on the trees was paused and those legal ques8ons referred to Council’s legal advisers for further review. At that point, given the liability risk that would now sit with the landowner, the agreement for the public to pass through their land was jus8fiably withdrawn and the northern route was closed to the public by Council.

Council has sought further legal advice on this complex issue including advice to enable responses to ques8ons raised by residents. Council is not in a posi8on to be able to re-open the exis8ng northern road through private land, or to indemnify the landowner against poten8al liability. On December 15th 2021 Council stated: For public roads in the shire, Council is the road authority and can make and enact decisions about road safety and risk mi ga on within the provisions of the Roads Act 1993. As a roads authority, Council also has protec on under the Civil Liabili es Act 2002. In this instance, the sec on of road in ques on is privately owned and Council is therefore not the road authority and not protected under the Civil Liabili es Act. Addi8onally, Council now advise it has not been able to establish evidence, including through research by a specialist firm, to confirm the existence of a public road through prior use of the physical Congo Road north through the private land under Act 4 Willian IV. This means the land over the physical road is private land. beagle weekly : Vol 246 February 11th 2022

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The landowner has pro-ac8vely collaborated with the Rural Fire Service and made arrangements for access during bushfires, should that be required. NSW Ambulance have stated they are a busy mobile service, o;en on the road, and they will respond via Congo Road south. NSW Surf Life Saving have confirmed rescues would be conducted via rubber duck from Moruya SLSC, as per standard prac8ce.

The landowner has also indicated a willingness to con8nue to work with Council toward providing a new road through the private land subject to that new road being in a mutually agreed loca8on. Council is considering this possibility. To establish any new northern route, Council would need to allocate funding, giving priority to this project over others elsewhere in the shire. It might then be argued that Council is under no obliga8on to provide a northern public road access to the village when a quality, all weather public road is now in place to serve the village via Bingi Road. Should the councillors decide to inves8gate a northern access for the coastal village then that would require further detailed environmental studies that would include impacts on the adjacent Congo Creek.

Before any considera8on of progressing Council would also need to confirm that a new road could be approved for construc8on across the private land in accord with the various NSW Government environmental legisla8ve requirements.

Having done so they would then need to acquire the land in accord with Just Terms Compensa8on Act and other legisla8ve requirements, including any por8ons that may be required from the adjoining Na8onal Park. Should all of the above be agreed to then, and only then would Council begin to expend the considerable funds to prepare surveys for the new road reserve and complete construc8on of a new road.

A;er review of further independent legal advice sought by Council, ongoing briefings will be provided to the new Council who will ul8mately need to make decisions in the interest of the whole Eurobodalla community on the level of resource to be allocated to re-establishing the northern route.

Council has received correspondence from people seeking to have the northern route re-opened, from people asking that the route be kept closed, from people who agreed with the proposed tree removal on safety grounds, and from people who were opposed to the tree removal. Views have been expressed by people living along this route and from those living in other areas.

This complex ma5er will ul8mately be a decision of the Council made by majority vote of the Councillors following a formal report to the Council. Congo con8nues to be serviced via Congo Road south and Bingie Road. This route was progressively upgraded and sealed by Council with the last sec8on completed in recent years. This route is a public road.

The southern route is slightly further to Moruya than the northern route, taking approximately four minutes extra in travel 8me to Moruya. Council acknowledges the difference in travel 8me for Congo village residents adding “The southern route provides much shorter travel 8mes when heading to the south”.

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real estate South Coast Property Specialists (Carlene Franzen) Tips #1083:

PEXA Key - A Free App to Track Your Settlement Many will now be aware that most if not all property settlements are done electronically on platforms such as PEXA (Property Exchange Australia Ltd). In days gone by, the solicitors/ conveyancers and banks from both sides of the sale would physically sit in a room and settle a property and hand over relevant documents. PEXA enables all this to be done electronically saving a huge amount of time and ensuring all the checks and balances are in place prior to the settlement date.

PEXA also provides a free app called PEXA Key. The PEXA web site describes the app as: “PEXA Key, an awardwinning secure app which enables Australian buyers and sellers the opportunity to track their settlement’s progress in real-time, communicate critical information such as payment directions to their representative, and removes the need to engage via unsecure communication channels, such as email. The app also offers educational material for buyers and sellers on what to expect when transacting property, useful checklists and acts as a one-stop-shop to take as much stress out of the settlement and moving process as possible.”

One of the key (excuse the pun) aspects of the app is being able to securely advise your conveyancer details such as bank account numbers. There have been instances where criminals, who have known a property has sold and is about to settle, have sent bogus emails impersonating a vendor and providing their bank details, so any system that minimises these types of fraud are well worth looking into.

Interestingly, PEXA has just announced a partnership with a new home insurance company called Honey who are positioning themselves as an “industry disruptor” in the home insurance business. Their website claims you can obtain home insurance within 3 minutes rather than the usual 30 minutes. Mentioning Honey is certainly not an endorsement by us for anyone to use their services, but more to show how new technology platforms are modernising the real estate industry to streamline what was previously time-consuming activities in an increasingly time-poor society. beagle weekly : Vol 246 February 11th 2022

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What’s on Comedy nights are coming to the Batemans Bay Soldiers Club, with the inaugural date set for Saturday 5th of March 2022. The team at Wollongong Comedy will be bringing these great nights of laugh out loud comedy hijinks to Batemans Bay, with two headline comedians each month for a great price.

This first show sees seasoned Australian comedians Al Del Bene and Daniel Townes take the stage.

LA Comedian of the year Al Del Bene, has previously conquered the USA, as a regular at the world-famous Laugh Factory on LA’s Sunset Strip, with regular TV performances on Comics Unleashed, HBO’s Tourgasm, NESN Comedy Allstars and John Lovitz Presents. Since finding a new home here on Australian shores Al has been a regular on Just for Laughs, The Comedy Channel and has performed at the Sydney Opera House with Bill Burr.

Daniel Townes brings an irreverent, uniquely Australian dry wit that has seen him rack up over 16 years of on the road experience as a headline comedian and regular on TV series Comedy Up Late, Good News Week, Stand Up Australia, The Footy Show and the Sydney Comedy Fes)val Gala.

Don’t this fantas8c night out, grab some friends, kick back and get ready to laugh with two great comedians at the top of their game here in the bay for the great price of only $25 plus booking fee.

The fun starts from 7:30pm Saturday March 5th at the Batemans Bay Soldiers Club. h5ps://www.s8cky8ckets.com.au/batemansbaysoldiersclub/events

Breakfast Mee8ng Thursday 17 February, 7am at the Narooma Surf Club.

Paul West of River Co5age Australia fame will be the guest speaker.

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Youth against Domes/c Violence Colour Run Immerse yourself in the colours of the rainbow at the Youth Against Domes8c Violence Colour Run on Saturday, February 26th 2022 Register from 9:30 am for a 11am start at Riverside Park, Moruya and run, walk or stroll the five-kilometre track.

Community service organisa8ons come together to host a exci8ng day to promote healthy rela8onships. With Stalls and a DJ to keep the fun alive. Come and have a Dance, Run, Walk to bring the community together.

There are prizes for fastest and best-dressed team, adult and child.

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Feb 11th - Mick McGrath at the Batemans Bay Soldiers Club Feb 12th - Steve Mar8n at the Batemans Bay Soldiers Club Feb 12th - Keith Armitage at Tomakin Social Club Feb 12th - Richard Lawson at Club Tuross Feb 12th - Tony Jaggers at Tilba Valley Winery Feb 12th - Intensity Duo from 7:30pm at Club Catalina Feb 12th - 6pm to Midnight - Mark Can't Dance, A Fundraiser for Cancer at the Moruya Waterfront Hotel. Local bands, auc8ons, raffles, games, and compe88ons all fundraising for cancer support.

Feb 13th - Tony Jaggers at The Drom Tilba Feb 13th - Southern Impact – Club Narooma (3pm) Feb 13th - 2 to 5pm - Sunday A;ernoon of Music For Mark's Stars Of Eurobodalla Fundraising at Tribe Cafe Batemans Bay. Funds raised support Cancer Council.

Feb 18th - Tony Williams at the Batemans Bay Soldiers Club Feb 18th - Tony Jaggers at Last Tango in Oz Moruya Golf Club Feb 19th - Minnie & The Moonrakers at The Batemans Bay Foreshore 2:30pm to 4:30pm Feb 19th - Mick McGrath at the Batemans Bay Soldiers Club Feb 19th - Sco5 Hartne5 at Tomakin Social Club Feb 19th - Chris McGrath at Club Catalina Feb 20th - Salt – Club Narooma (3pm) Feb 26th - Aaron – Solo West from 7:30pm at Club Catalina Feb 26th - Drew Tone Duo at Tomakin Social Club Feb 26th - Rick Bamford at Club Tuross Mar 3rd -The Catholics –Paid event 8cket pricing TBC at the Moruya Golf Club

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Reading Gadfly 216 By Robert Macklin I’m one of those for whom too much sport is never enough. But I’m sorry to say, the Winter Olympics leave me cold.

There’s a certain oxymoron at the heart of it – and it was articulated neatly by the president of the IOC, Thomas Bach at the flashy opening ceremony. Their mission, he said, was to show the world that ‘fierce rivals’ can live ‘peacefully and respectfully together’.

Now Mr Bach is a German lawyer and while his name might suggest a love of orchestral harmony, and his profession a preference for civil over armed combat, he had no sooner exited the stage than we saw the pretend emperor Xi welcoming the KGB thug Putin, while the London clown, the Australian fibber and tottering Joe had publicly boycotted the entire operation.

Not a lot of peace and respect on show there.

The Channel Seven commentators made light of it. But from the opening bell their entire focus was on Australian competitors whose task was to beat the pants off every other nation’s representative.

And here’s the thing – just who actually represents the various countries is a kind of catch as catch can. Some had been born in certain African countries, for example, but had lived virtually all their lives in places much closer to a ski-field.

Come time, and they just phoned their birthplace and whacko, ‘Thanks Dad, I’m an Olympian.’

Others had been born and raised in cold climates; but noticing the paucity of participants in hotter places in the Southern Hemisphere (not unlike Australia) had relocated in time to take citizenship and ‘voila!’, another chance for the country to ‘medal’ or ‘podium’.

Watching the national parade and listening to the commentary, it almost seemed as though most of the competitors spent their entire lives going from ski slopes in Switzerland to ice rinks in America and seeing now many bones they could break or ACL’s they might rupture and still turn up to Beijing to be feted as heroes.

There were of course, lots of exceptions. In one heart-warming story, an Aussie kid from the boondocks became inspired at 15 to take up the luge. That’s when you lie face up on a little sled and slide downhill with your tender parts protected only by your feet. This kid built his own and zoomed down a bitumen road while his mum stopped the traffic.

And then – magically, it seemed – here he was, on his third Olympics preparing to risk his tender parts at 150kms an hour.

I couldn’t help but think, ‘Is he nuts!?’

What price ‘podiuming’?

Everyone loves the speed skating since the really good sport, Stephen Bradbury entered the Australian language when all about him fell over and he ‘gold medalled’ and we all got a great laugh. I love the way he’s handled it and would happily buy him a beer any day.

I’m sure lots of people love the figure skating, especially the pairs when the bloke tosses his partner metres away and she smiles triumphantly when she hits the ice and they end in passionate embrace. Trouble is, they’ve done the same routine hundreds of times so you can’t help thinking all that emotion is less about their undying love for each other as relief that they didn’t muck it up.

These days it seems a bit old fashioned, as does the ice dancing made famous by Torvill and Dean doing ‘Bolero’ all those years ago. I can’t help wondering when same sex couples will make an appearance…not under pretend emperor Xi, I suspect. But it would at least cause us sporting freaks to sit up and take notice. And it would certainly warm a few cold hearts. www.robertmacklin.com

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Reading—A beer with Baz “I’m not here to muck around, Bazza. I need a beer.”

Mick wiped his brow and took a long drink from the offered schooner.

“I’ve spent morning mowing the lawns, Bazza, which is my least favourite job and now I need to fix the computer.”

Bazza shook his head, took a sip and grinned.

“Ahh…… Mick you are an urban warrior. They should make a reality television about you surviving daily life in the neighbourhood. You need a smarter approach.”

Mick ran his hand through his hair and eyeballed Bazza.

“You see, Mick, a while back our street came to the conclusion that some of us are good at some things and hopeless at others. In fact, some of us like doing the very jobs others hate doing.”

Mick rubbed his chin.

“Take Russell at the top of the street. He has the flashest sit on lawn mower you can buy but bugger all grass to mow. He is 8ckled pink to whip up and down the street at the agreed 8me mowing everybody’s lawns. He does a top job and the double bonus is not having surround sound lawn movers going off at any given 8me.”

“Well…… it’s almost worth it for the controlled noise. So you are pre5y much saying your street only needs one lawn mower? All well and good, Bazza, but what’s in it for Russell?”

They both took a long sip.

“Lots in fact, Mick. The elderly couple in number 10 are really good at growing tomatoes. They pre5y much supply the whole street with fresh tomatoes that run rings around the supermarket varie8es, as well as homemade pasta sauces and relishes to store. The young woman in number 7 is our resident technology specialist and she quite likes fixing a phone or connec8ng up some new computer.”

Mick tapped his fingers on his head.

“So Mick, for mowing everybody’s lawns, Russell gets all the tomatoes he needs, technological assistance, advice on car troubles from Bill at number 9, a sit on the couch, a cup of tea and a chat to our resident psychologist at number 12 and not to men8on the best cakes and biscuits in town that come out of number 14. I could go on Mick but that’s not bad value for mowing everybody’s lawns.”

Bazza took a long sip.

“We’ve gone a bit further this year, Mick. We’ve put together a shopping co opera8ve. Some of us throw in forty dollars a fortnight and bulk buy produce from bags of potatoes through to a butchered lamb.

Chyou from number 3 and old Errol from number 9 enjoy hun8ng down a bargain. It’s then just a case of dividing up their smart shopping.”

Mick shook his head.

“Well Bazza I think there is more than just tomatoes growing in your street by the sound of all this hippy trippy stuff. But I’ve got to ask; what’s your contribu8on?”

“I provide the media8on for any problems, Mick. I also like to throw on a barbecue every month or so to sort any problems and Viraj from number 2 supplies the home brew.”

Mick took a long sip.

“I can’t see how it would work, Bazza. There is a fundamental breach of human rights at play here.”

Bazza sat bolt upright, his jaw dropped and his raised schooner was frozen in mid air.

“You see, Bazza, every bloke is en8tled to a lawn mower.”

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A new look Council

by Trevor Moore Today was the day that we had all been wai8ng for. Well, perhaps not all of us, but at least a few of us. For our new Eurobodalla Shire Council was scheduled to hold its first mee8ng. Those with their ear to the ground were full of an8cipa8on that live-streaming of the Public Forum would be re-introduced and eager to see how Rob Pollock - who had said during the hus8ngs that he opposed its reintroduc8on - would vote on the ma5er.

In the end we were disappointed. It appears that the NSW Office of Local Government A likely bunch: newly elected Deputy Mayor Alison had other ideas about the way in which live Worthington front and centre here. streaming will be re-introduced. But the viewing gallery was packed with enthusias8c members of the public eager to see how the people they had placed into power would perform.

The first substan8ve piece of business was to confirm the minutes of the ordinary Council mee8ng held in October and the extraordinary Council mee8ng held in November. Now, the one thing you can say about a Council mee8ng - at least the Eurobodalla Shire Council mee8ngs - is that ceremony and process are important, indeed cri8cal. They are not of course: ceremony neither confirms nor detracts from the dignity of any par8cular office. The idea that remarks are made “through the chair” is a piece of anachronis8c drivel that makes an eyebrow raise itself involuntarily. Perhaps these peculiar behaviours are designed to prevent fis8cuffs. Who can say? But despite that, the minutes of the last two mee8ngs needed confirma8on. Now, of the eight Councillors and the Mayor only two of them had been present at that mee8ng. Nonetheless, the minutes were confirmed unanimously.

But back to live-streaming. You will recall that the previous Council was characterised, on the advice we understand of the administra8on, by avoiding engagement or consulta8on with the community as much as possible. Our new Mayor is made of more representa8ve material and he stated in the papers for the mee8ng that he is “commi6ed to delivering on [his] plaCorm of greater transparency and open, democra c, and accountable processes within council. The reinstatement of the live streaming of the Public Forum will provide an Free sandwiches (and edible important opportunity for community members to watch and listen flowers) - what's not to like? from their homes, as fellow community members make their presenta ons to Councillors.” It appears that the legal eagles at the Office of Local Government had other ideas. The change required to enable this must be subject to public exhibi8on. Any normal human being must find this bizarre but some8mes the point of the law is not only to be silly but to be seen to be silly. So, expect to see the re-introduc8on of live streaming of the Public Forum in July. In the mean8me, there will beagle weekly : Vol 246 February 11th 2022

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The reminder of the agenda did not provide much opportunity for robust and conten8ous debate. Each of the new Councillors, and the Mayor, was required to take an Oath of Office. Each of these Councillors and the Mayor made a short statement telling us how jolly pleased they were to be there and to thank the families and supporters that had put them there. I no8ced that the Oath contains a commitment to “undertake the du es of the office of councillor in the best interests of the people of Eurobodalla”. The proof of that par8cular pudding may well be in the ea8ng. But in a con8nued spirit of unanimity - and every mo8on was passed unanimously - the assembled body elected Alison Worthington as Deputy Mayor. This allowed her to observe that both she as Deputy Mayor and Ma5 Hatcher as Mayor were new to their posi8ons: she used the word “green”. Ho ho.

Only two other items are worth recording. One was a decision to use “countbacks” in the event that an exis8ng Councillor cannot perform their du8es. So far as I can make out, if this happens, then the votes we all cast in December will be counted again as if that Councillor was not eligible and the ninth person discovered is the new Councillor. You can go and read Sec8on 291A of the Local Government Act 1993 if you are s8ll confused. You may s8ll be confused even a;er you have read it. The other ma5er related to whether superannua8on payments should be applied to the Mayor and Councillor allowances. Your Council voted “yes” to this, but Anthony Mayne suggested that Council should be unhappy about needing to vote themselves an increase in their emoluments. His colleagues agreed and a note is to be sent to the state government sugges8ng that these decisions are made elsewhere.

Our Mayor: I'm betting on him being pretty good.

So, what impressions do we get from the new group of people? Seven of the nine are new to the role and have yet to experience the cut and thrust of local poli8cs and representa8on. They may become jaded. One of the Councillors commented that the group was diverse and certainly by one measure they are. There are 50% more women on this Council than on the last one: that means there are 3 now. From a na8onal demographic point of view, they do not look representa8ve but from a Shire point of view they probably are.

They all appear to be white, most of them are older rather than younger but they do look a good deal livelier than the last lot. On the face of it, they are more progressive than the last lot though that would not be hard.

They have some serious challenges ahead of them: the environment, housing development, the recovery of the tourism industry, the broadening of the Shire’s industrial base to increase employment to name a few.

And then they will be vital stakeholders in the Moruya bypass discussions and the building of a Level 4 hospital.

Their term - which will only be a shade over 2 years - will be difficult. Some serious leadership will be required. The new Mayor, Ma5 Hatcher, looks like he is the chap to provide it. Although today’s mee8ng was not conten8ous, he managed the business with a clear focus, and one gets the impression that he knows what he is about and will manage his team to focus on what ma5ers.

And we got sandwiches a;erwards - our tax dollar at work.

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Book in for fun library events There’s plenty of fun to be had at Eurobodalla Libraries this month, with events ranging from a murdermystery night to crea8ve wri8ng workshops, a cooking demonstra8on, classic movie screening, and more.

Die laughing at an interac8ve murder mystery night with the Eaton George Theatre Company on Friday 18 February. Par8cipants will work together at Moruya Library to follow clues, remotely interrogate suspects via Zoom, and uncover who murdered 1923 NSW state tennis champion, Daphne Winningham. Tickets are $25 and include light refreshments.

The following day Narooma Library will host the first of three crea8ve wri8ng workshops with awardwinning journalist and communica8ons specialist Kathryn McCarthy. Kathryn, who believes “everyone has a book in them”, will share 8ps and tricks from her own experiences of wri8ng poetry, short stories, novels, memoirs and crea8ve non-fic8on. The free workshops will be held 10am-2pm on Saturday 19 February at Narooma Library, Saturday 26 February at Batemans Bay Library, and Saturday 5 March at Moruya Library.

Other events on at the libraries include an author talk with Bruce Nash at Narooma, 6-7.30pm on Thursday 17 February, a free classic movie screening of Pride and Prejudice (1940) at Batemans Bay on Saturday 19 February, an evening with ar8st Irene Harmsworth at Batemans Bay on Friday 4 March and on Monday 7 March basic tech training for seniors will begin at Narooma Library.

Best-selling author, cer8fied life coach, and influencer Lunaria Gaia will host an inspira8onal talk for Interna8onal Women’s Day on Tuesday 8 March, 10.30-11.30am at Batemans Bay Library – a5endees are bound to leave the talk mo8vated, with increased confidence and improved self-body image.

Lastly, Sandra Makdessi from SAGE (Sustainable Agriculture & Gardening Eurobodalla) will show how to use local, seasonal produce to create a tasty meal at an autumn cooking demonstra8on at Batemans Bay Library on Saturday 12 March, 10.30am-12pm, Narooma Library on Saturday 19 March 10.30am-12pm and Moruya Library on Saturday 19 March 1.30-3pm.

To book in for any of the events, or for more informa8on, visit www.esc.nsw.gov.au/libraries – you can also follow Eurobodalla Libraries on Facebook.

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FREE THE COMMENTS The Beagle Editor, Your sudden decision to withdraw the curated comments facility from Beagle ar8cles is disappoin8ng and will all but eliminate worthwhile poli8cal debate in Eurobodalla Shire media.

As long term readers of the Beagle and occasional but serious par8cipants in this debate we ask you to consider restora8on of an alterna8ve, perhaps more limited, version of this valuable community facility.

We appreciate the legal difficulty you face in having to weed out poten8ally defamatory and other objec8onable comments from a small minority of contributors. But given your long commitment to transparency in government and the very real impact this has had on cleaning up the many excesses and communica8on failures of the Eurobodalla Shire Council, please don’t give up now.

To reduce the edi8ng workload you might limit the comments facility to par8cularly important ar8cles. Alterna8vely, or perhaps as well, you might adopt a policy of ensuring important ar8cles are rou8nely posted to relevant Facebook pages or to Twi5er (using the hashtag #europol)where comments are allowed. Clearly, con8nued banning of anonymous contributors and well known local loony trolls must con8nue.

As a result of your hard work the Beagle is the shire’s leading online newspaper, indeed it is now Eurobodalla’s newspaper of record. In our view its con8nuing success depends on relevant, 8mely ar8cles complemented by lively, informed community discussion.

Yesterday nine new councillors were sworn in, all espousing be5er communica8ons with the community. Have any of them expressed concern to you about losing their best source of con8nuous, relevant community feedback?

Yours sincerely Peter Anderson, Batehaven Paul Bradstreet, Canberra

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With the Ancient Greek exhibit at the Na8on Museum of Australia, hype is high for anything ancient Greek The latest to join the ancient Greek family. Pandora by Susan StokesChapman. "Some doors are kept locked for a reason"...

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Reading 2022 local GP (Anke Dutschke) and author (Anke Zet) held her first Author Talk at the Moruya Library just recently, discussing her debut novel Decep/on, Book one of the Unearthly Talents Series.

Accompanied by another local - musician Chris O’Connor - who set the relaxed ambience with acous8c guitar themes, Anke invited with champagne and finger food to a mesmerising talk.

A;er a brief introduc8on, guest speaker Kimmi Saker from 2EC breakfast radio indulged the a5endees with a chapter of the suspenseful family mystery and futuris8c romance set in 2025 Australia.

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Anke conveyed her deepest thanks; with beau8ful bouquets of flowers from The Wild Rose Florist/Moruya; to her beta reader Lisa Kennedy and local writer’s group member Louise Falcioni of the SSOW (Secret Society of Words) - the night group of the Eurobodalla Branch of FAW (Faculty of Australian Writers), who’s members had encouraged her eight years ago to join them, pursue wri8ng further, helping her thus with monthly cri8quing to finish her manuscript. The dedicated help and the encouraging words of this group Anke called invaluable.

This was followed by an interview, librarian and fellow writer Cat McCarthy lead.

Anke answered ques8ons about the inspira8on for the book, that she’s going to donate 5% of the sales profit to #CancerCouncilNSW to help people with their transporta8on and accommoda8on costs in a 8me of need. She talked about how her up-bringing in East Germany had influenced her wri8ng journey and style, and how she manages to keep being a GP, a writer and life on one track and more.

Anke answered many ques8ons a;er the talk and while she signed books, everybody mingled and enjoyed the food and company. She promised to have her next book out in a quarter of the 8me she took for the first and that she would hold more author talks if asked by the public.

Her book is available on Amazon.au and will soon also be available on Smashwords like all the other works/anthologies of the SSOW. Photo supplied

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100 Years Ago 11th February 1922 Q.C. RESULTS. – The following pupils passed the Q.C. examina8on from Dwyer’s Creek Public School: V. Foreman, E. Foreman, L. Stubbs.

CRICKET. – Team to represent Moruya against Bodalla at Bodalla to-day (Saturday). Car leaves at 12.30 p.m. : -B. Coppin, C. Selden, C. Carter, F. Knight, P. Feneley, R. Shumack, L. Jones, W. Brierley, H. Li5le, W. Doyle, Herbie Li5le.

LUNACY. – On Wednesday Constable Barry, of Narooma, brought into the lock-up here, a man named William Oliver McGarry, who came to this district with a travelling circus a few months ago. The man whose mind is affected was taken on to the Asylum the next morning.

ACCIDENT. – On Thursday just as the Hupmobile car driven by Miss Smith, and containing the Rev. Mr. Rix and party had turned the Campbell Street corner into Vulcan Street, engine trouble resulted and the services of Mr. C. Milgate of Preddy’s Garage were requisi8oned. A;er rec8fying the fault, Mr. Milgate was in the act of cranking up the machine when it back-fired, the handle flying off and severely striking him just over the eye, the vic8m was removed to the Hospital, suffering from slight concussion of the brain.

DEATH. – At the local Hospital there peacefully passed away in his sleep on Thursday morning a former wellknown iden8ty of Major’s Creek in the person of Mr. Edward Rankin, at the age of 76 years. Deceased had lately been residing with his grandson, Mr. E. Rankin, of Kiora Cheese Factory. … Mr. Alan Rankin, of Campbell St. and Mrs. E. Behringer of the Burra, are grand-nephew and niece of the deceased respec8vely. …

MARRIAGE. – The wedding took place recently of Alice Audrey Stephens, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R.J. Cowdroy, of Evans Street, Moruya, to Godfred Arndfelt, only son of Mr. G. Hanscom, also of Moruya. The Rev. Massey of St. James’, King Street, City celebrated the marriage. … Mr. and Mrs. Hanscom will reside in Moruya.

EUROBODALLA SHIRE. – The monthly mee8ng of the Eurobodalla Shire Council was held on the 1st inst., those present being – Cr. Flood (President), Crs. Anderson, Anne5s, J. Bate and H. J. Bate. An apology was received from Cr. H. Mallon for his absence through illness; President congratulated Cr. Anderson on his elec8on and welcomed him to Council. … Re culvert at Bimbimbie on main road. It was resolved that a new culvert be constructed at once, and that a “warning” no8ce in regard to weight of loads, etc., be erected at the old culvert; Re bell at Nelligen Ferry. It was resolved to purchase a bell to be erected on the East side of the Nelligen Ferry at a cost of 37/6; Permission was granted to Mr. C. Hoyer, of Central Tilba to erect two rabbit-proof public gates on the road running through his property, under the usual condi8on; Re straying stock. The Clerk was instructed to write to the Shires Assn. in regard to the Liability of Councils and the legality of permiVng stock to stray upon the streets of a town under permit or license.

Extracted from the Moruya Examiner by the Moruya and District Historical Society Inc. h6ps://www.mdhs.org.au

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Broulee : is this now the look of the future for Eurobodalla The Beagle Editor, We have owned our property in proximity to Smith and Francis St, Broulee for 25 years and in that 8me have seen the vehicular flow on Francis St increase enormously as has foot, cycle, scooter and skateboard traffic.

Weekends see greatly increased traffic flow, par8cularly on the Francis/Elizabeth Street intersec8on, with large numbers of children especially walking and cycling to and from spor8ng events. The new court facili8es at Captain Oldrey Park have yet to be used, surely drawing more traffic when they are.

Large numbers of Banksia Lodge residents use Francis St as an access point to Corona8on Drive.

Children walk and cycle to the Primary School through that intersec8on.

The crea8on of a new road behind Banksia Lodge and next to Captain Oldrey Park will effec8vely create a 4 way junc8on at the intersec8on of Francis and Elizabeth Streets.

This will create a choke point for all types of users especially at peak 8mes.

Speeding vehicles are a constant hazard on Smith and Elizabeth Streets and even without the proposed new intersec8on, they are increasing. The proposed increased use of the area makes the possibility of injury and death to road and footpath users far more likely.

We don’t believe that the 2020 traffic impact assessment used in the DA takes these changes into account.

For example:  the new Broulee Brew House was not even contemplated when this report was used to plan the DA and it is drawing large crowds.  far more visitors than ever have been drawn to the South Coast over the last couple of years as I am sure your traffic monitoring shows, with accordingly larger numbers coming to Broulee. there is now a new shared pathway along Francis St used by a growing number of people Our solu8on to the problem is that access to the new subdivision from Francis St and adjacent to Captain Oldrey Park should not be provided and that other op8ons be used.

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Regards Michael and Susan CoVer

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Reading—leEer to the editor Beloved Editor My wife, My Heart, fell over her brooms8ck whilst talking on her mobile. Complete shambles at the front steps of her sister’s home where it happened. Nylon bristle and aluminium rivets everywhere.

She limped into the Emergency Department of the Moruya Hospital, supported by a rather sorry looking broom, with the resident corella flock swirling about her in an8-clockwise mo8on, keening and sighing.

The Gatekeeper, that indomitable soul whose func8on it is to make sure that you qualify for medical treatment and are not just popping in for a chat and a cuppa, decided to skip the obligatory interroga8on, which seems to have become de rigueur in this COVID world we live in, produced a wheelchair from within the voluminous depths of her uniform, and wheeled My Heart through the sliding glass doors, which were cowering in the open posi8on to accept them both.

Incoherent tex8ng from My Heart about an hour later inferred that she was under the influence of legi8mate drugs, taken for medicinal use, and apparently freely available to those who are avia8on impaired.

Using technology that is way beyond your readership’s ability, images of her right knee were obtained (back in the day the doctor would probe and poke un8l you winced, thereby loca8ng the injury), and Lo and Behold a fracture or two of one of the li5le bones to the side of the knee could clearly be seen.

What looks like a cross between a whalebone corset and a pair of crutchless knickers usually bought from an adult shop was then strapped onto her knee, and the brooms8ck was replaced with carbon neutral aluminium crutches where no dolphins were harmed In their manufacture.

As her leg had to remain absolutely straight, the Gatekeeper (now cooing and offering sweet endearments) managed to jam her into the back seat of the ute, which upset the dog because it had to go outside in the tray.

Straight home, and My Heart is where she belongs, loved, valued and just a li5le bit worse for wear.

I extend my hear\elt thanks to Doctor Lavender and the magnificent team at the Moruya ED, without whom this story would have had a different ending.

The new hospital will be built to accommodate a Level 4 service, but it is the people, the staff and the corellas that will make it superb. I have no doubt whatsoever that they will rise to the occasion as the 8me comes.

Mervyn Sher Broulee By The Sea

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Regrowth Youth Theatre Project being implemented across the Eurobodalla and Bega Valley Regrowth is a ‘site specific’, performing arts program for young people aged 12-17 years, implemented by The Family Place, Campbell Page and Bontom. The program will be held in community spaces and aims to facilitate healing, recovery and personal growth for young people following the bushfire crisis and the pandemic.

Young people will have the opportunity to devise and create theatre from their own stories and shared experiences. The workshops will be developed and facilitated by Bontom, a crea8ve and experienced team of young professional ar8sts, who specialise in site specific theatre, with support from a team of youth workers from The Family Place and Campbell Page.

The Family Place CEO, Malindey Sorrell, said the project involves linking crea8ve and ar8s8c opportuni8es for our young people to reconnect, build resilience and flourish: “Regrowth not only includes theatre and performance skills but opportuni8es for work experience across film making, performing arts and community development to provide young people on the south coast the chance to gain skills and consider careers in these areas so there really is something for everyone,” “The Regrowth project includes the produc8on of a feature length documentary that will capture the journey of par8cipants as they move through and engage in the theatre making process as well as a research project coordinated by the University of Sydney’s CREATE Centre. These components will ensure Regrowth has far-reaching and sustained benefits for each local community,” she said.

Campbell Page Program Manager for Indigenous, Youth & Family Services, Janine Hu5on said “We’re delighted to be partnering on this youth-led, resilience building project. It will provide so many fantas8c opportuni8es for young people in our community while giving them a voice and a pla\orm to share their experiences over the last few years”.

For more detail on the Regrowth Youth Theatre project, please contact The Family Place on the below contact or register at this link; h5ps://events.humani8x.com/regrowth-come-and-try

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Broulee Runners February 9th 2022 15 years ago, Miles and Jacinta Craighead, Meg MacCallum, Rev Father John Woods, Sharee and Peter Jackson, Liza Mar8ni and Mike Kennedy set off for the first Broulee Run. Robyn Kennedy was there, of course, keeping the records. It was a struggle ini8ally and it wasn’t 8ll 14 March 2007 that we had a respectable number of 11 starters, one of whom was Annie Johnsen.

One Christmas, visitors swelled the numbers and the record of 120 starters competed. The Tomakin Sports and Social Club assisted in purchasing a Seiko Mul8 Timer to manage the 8me recording and Judy and Damien Kennedy sponsored the Broulee Runners Shirts. These are given to anyone reaching 30 runs and so far, 186 people wear the shirt with pride.

We welcomed Amelia Wilks, Kehlie Cowan and Amy Coulton to their first run with the group. Personal best 8mes in the 2-kilometres were recorded by Kira Pendlebury, Archie Gilligan, and Violet Kerr.

Broulee Runners Deb Connaughton, Mike Kennedy and Robyn Kennedy

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Tennis is back!

The Eurobodalla Thursday Ladies Compe88on (ETLC) began again today! It was hot. It was windy. One set was abandoned due to a lady suffering from the heat. But it was great to be back compe8ng in our favourite sport!

A warm welcome to our new players: Janine Hush, Jo Morgan, Jenny Edwards, Claire Leachman Maree Coffey Roslyn Marrion and Bronwyn Davies. this! We hope you have a wonderful year and enjoy being part of the teams. Please bear with us if you feel you are in the wrong division and if you would like to go up or down next comp let the comp coordinators know. Remember you can always reserve up a division so let us know if you are interested.

And the results are: Div 1 Bay Larks 5 sets 33 games defeated Bay Plus 1set 14 games Tuross 4 sets 33 games defeated Narooma 2 sets 28 games Tomakin Bye Div 2 Narooma Gold 5 sets 44 games defeated Bay Breakers 3 sets 34 games Broulee Flamingoes 5 sets 42 games defeated Tomakin 3 sets 32 games Moruya Blues 6 sets 39 games defeated Tomkatz 2 sets 25 games Div 3 Broulee Brolgas 5 sets 37 games defeated Moruya Swans 3 sets 28 games Bay Breeze 5 sets 41 games defeated Bay Seagirls 3 sets 31 games

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Div 3 girls a;er their match Margaret de Smet, Mel Hyam, Marina Imbraio, Ellen Kill and Liz Barrington

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Low Scores at Tuross Veterans Golf With the course remaining wet in places following recent rains, low scores were the order of the day on 9 February 2022 when a good field of 62 players completed their round. Winner on the day was visitor Luke Downie with a fine score of 22 points. Luke beat home another visitor in Greg Haywood who scored a very respectable 20. Locals Bruce Mar8n and Anne5e Manton rounded out the winners circle with scores of 17.

Winner Luke Downie (L) celebra ng with his father Noel Minor prizes went to Sandra Hanlon, David Williams, Allen Lee, Ann Ware, Tony Crook and Derek Hoare all on 16, Ian Manton, Paul Coffey, Jennifer Gray and Gail Rogers on 15, and finally Bruce Ware, Richard Wharton and Chris Wra5en with 14.

Mike Birks survived a count back to win the Bradman award, whilst nearest the pins went to Steve Collins on the 4th, Ken Brown on the 6th, and Leonie Snodgrass and Frank Pomfret on the 7th. Herb Muriwai took out the Accuracy compe88on.

Moruya Women's Golf results Wednesday, 9 February Returning to golf a;er the long Christmas break, many of the 28 Moruya Women Golfer’s who registered to play found the 18 hole 1st Medal round, on a beau8ful but hot and extremely humid day, somewhat challenging to say the least.

Congratula8ons to the winner’s who seemingly were undeterred by condi8ons: A-1: Robyn Hawkins (photo) 78 ne5 C/B A-2 Noelene Cowdroy 78 ne5 B-1: Caroline Booth 75 ne5 B-2 Barbara Roberts 77 ne5

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sports Consistency Singles Round 2 Completed The remaining four games in round two of the Consistency Singles have been completed despite the threat of rain! While not all of the four games where close, all of the players on the day acqui5ed themselves well.

In the only game to go the full distance, Doug Williams was able to hold off a strong finish from Bruce Magilton to move into the third round. This was a 8ght game from the start with very li5le separa8ng the two players. Magilton held a small advantage for the first 10 ends leading 52 – 48. Williams had the be5er of the Jonathan Green - a winner in the Consistency Singles next sec8on of play and by the 20th end he had moved to the lead by 106 to 94. He pressed on and looked the winner at 134 – 116. Magilton then fought back strongly and with one end to play he trailed by 148 – 142.

It was anyone’s game! An unfortunate ‘wrong bias’ with his second last bowl was a costly error. Williams won this end 6 – 4 which gave him a 154 – 146 victory.

Jonathan Green and Marcel Kors also had a very 8ght tussle. A;er 10 ends Green led 54 – 46. Some good scores on the next three ends meant he was able to extend the lead to 76 – 54. Kors then grabbed the momentum and by the 19th end the scores were locked at 95 all. The scores remained close for the next period of play – 110 all and then 115 all – and with three ends to play only two points separated the two players with Green ahead 136 – 134. Green then played two strong ends to pick up 8 points then a further 9 to win the game 153 – 137.

2021 major Singles Champion, Peter Macdonald, once again showed his skills in this format of the game with a master class in consistent draw bowling. His consistency proved too much for John Fahey who, while puVng in his share of good bowls, could not manage the big scores needed to win in this game.

Macdonald led throughout and moved into the next round with a strong 150 – 90 win.

In the final game veteran Jim Macklan was also too consistent for his opponent Chris Codington.

Macklan’s ability to draw has been the mainstay of his game and this format of play suits him well.

Codington’s work commitments restricts the amount of 8me he can spend playing bowls but he finished well and showed the quality of bowls that he can play. Macklan won 151 – 99.

In the quarter-finals Peter Macdonald plays Jim Macklan; Doug Williams plays John Monks; Ivan Balentovic plays Jonathan Green and Col Fletcher plays Bill Burch.

The Tomakin Sports and Social Club hosted the Elite Energy Triathlon last weekend with an excellent turnout of compe8tors from near and far.

Tomakin Sports and Social Club Opera8ons manager, Shane Cairney, said that the weekend was a fantas8c drawcard for the town and region and that it ran seamlessly via the commitment of volunteers across all aspects of the event.

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Your Tackle World Moruya Fishing Report Moruya River.

The fishing in the river this week, has remained fairly consistent towards the front half of the system. With flathead, trevally and bream all being taken from the quarry wharf down to Preddy’s and the airport flats. Best baits have been mullet fillet, with its tough skin and high oil content helping to resist pickers and a5ract the bigger fish.

Lures have also been working with so; plas8cs like the Zman Deizel Minnow taking it’s fair share of flathead this week.

The whi8ng have been very sporadic around the airport flats, with the con8nued rain falls pushing them back out onto the beaches a;er they slowly have started to make their back into the system.

With reduced boat traffic now in the norm in the system, we can expect the fish to start to become a bit more ac8ve, a;er a long Xmas season of high boat ac8vity on the river. We just need the rains to start to ease up, for the river to hit its straps.

Tuross River.

Tuross has again been fishing very well for flathead this week, which will suit all the visi8ng Canberra anglers this weekend who are down for a yearly comp that is run by one of the Canberra builders. Expect a bit more boat traffic on Tuross this weekend as a result.

Again the lower sec8on of the river from four ways down to the potato point flats will be the best areas to try for a fish of two. Mullet fillet, and so; plas8cs will be a good op8on in the slightly dir8er water we have become used to this season.

Rock and Beach.

Salmon, bream and whi8ng all con8nue to be the main stay for anglers this last week, and will con8nue so into the weekend. When fishing the rock ledges, try and find a ledge that offers a bit of shelter from the wind this weekend. Sunday morning looks to be the pick of the 8mes, wind wise, with li5le to no wind forecast.

Moruya breakwall should also be holding a few trevally, bream and salmon for those wan8ng to try their luck down there.

Offshore.

A;er the events of the last few weeks, with 2 capsized vessels two weeks apart, and the tragic death only a few days ago, again I ask that if you are going to cross the Moruya bar, please be careful when crossing what is now becoming a fairly serious endeavour if the 8ming is wrong. A dead low 8de, isn’t the best 8me to try leaving the Moruya river. There is a very good quality bar cam that is easily accessed from all smart phones these days, that will provide a good idea of what the bar is doing. Just google Moruya Bar cam to view the live feed.

Having said all of that, the fishing has been good for those geVng out. Snapper, flathead, gummy sharks and mowong have all been on the cards in water depths from 30-40m.

The sea surface temp charts show a strong warm current pushing down from up north, hopefully bring a few Pelagic’s along with it.

I do finally have worms back in the bait freezer, all be it in limited numbers, with no guarantees they will be available next week. They have been the key to finding a few nice bream and whi8ng in the beaches.

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

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