Beagle Weekender Vol 247 February 18th 2022

Vol 247 February 18th 2022

Your FREE online Eurobodalla weekend magazine.

Photo : South Coast Pix Bumblebrook Farmstay Your Beagle Weekly Index Arts ……………………. 34 Cinema ……………….. 26 Community ………………4 to 21 Reading ……………………..27 to 33 Food………………………… o Sport and Fishing ………. 35 to 40 Editorial …………………..2,3 What’s On …………….... 22 to 25

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editorial Welcome to this week’s editorial, The Broulee residents are protes2ng about the next stage of development that will see another swathe of Bangalay forest destroyed to accommodate eighty one new homes. Meanwhile the Dalmeny community wait in trepida2on of what will come of the staged developments that are now planned to destroy forest land and provide house blocks for several hundred new homes.

We are told people want to come and live here. That is understandable. We have much going as a place to live. Where ‘live’ is the key word. We live here because it is not there. The Eurobodalla IS natural, laid back, open, free, invi2ng, affordable, evolving, s2mula2ng, convenient to the outside world if need be and almost unspoilt. Families choose to live here for the quality of life they can provide to themselves and their children.

There is less traffic, less pollu2on, less crime and less chaos. So many reasons to want to live here—and because of that they are coming, in droves.

But where will these new folks live? And what awaits them in the subdivisions that are planned? If we look at Broulee for example we will find 2ny, cleared blocks where trees once stood, ready for two storey ‘homes’ of mundane designs that have four bedrooms, a TV room, a double garage and a handkerchief backyard abu@ng the neighbours ’dream home’ that looks just the same.

To quote a previous Mayor “we don’t want to look like Canberra”. But that is what we have become. A Canberra satellite that clears trees to make subdivisions so that 2kky-tacky houses can stand shoulder to shoulder in which their families can ’live’.

But where are the Town Planners. Where are the professionals who studied the visions of how humans might live a quality, aesthe2c life within a community that celebrates their needs and recognises that a planned and considered layout offers so much more to a life well lived.

The new subdivisions have no green space other than drainage reserves because Council doesn’t want to accept the impost of maintenance. They don’t want trees on those reserves for the same reason. Once they demanded a propor2on of public reserve be set aside in any new development for a playground or park.

Now they don’t want it and tell residents to drive to a regional playground or field if they want that facility.

It is now a rare sight to see kids playing in the street. Lives are changing and where we live is changing as well as our idea of what a home is changes. Over the past few decades land sizes have shrunk. Now the minimum block size in Eurobodalla is 450m2. If you want to buy such a block in Tuross it will cost you $400,000. And that is before you lodge a DA to build a small house that will probably cost you another $500,000. For a young family the entry level for a home the Eurobodalla is now $700,000 plus.

Property prices are surging, cost of building and materials is climbing weekly and rentals have become a rarity. “Something must be done” declares everyone but there are no solu2ons forthcoming. “It’s the Federal Government’s fault!!” some declare while others blame State Government, Local Government and even legal investments that provide accommoda2on to the driving force of our tourism industry. With no AirBnB’s we have less accommoda2on op2ons for tourists. Should these be filled with homeless baristas and waitstaff, at discounted rates and at a financial cost to the owners?

The reality is that we do have a housing shortage. Where once we had rental many have sold to become the homes of our new arrivals. There are fewer holiday rentals as many of these also made it to the market. This squeezed the rental market even more so and by way of supply and demand the rental costs climbed as rentals became rarer to find.

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editorial Con2nued…

We saw as a consequence families being forced out on to the street as their rentals sold from under them.

Others couldn’t afford the increases. Low wage workers had liKle op2on and any considering moving to the region found they were unable to, even if they had work, as there was no where to stay.

“But Council must do something!!” was the cry. But what can they do? Council said they sold the Dalmeny land to play their part in allevia2ng the housing crisis. But what will become of it? What will become of the trees, the animals, the birds and the “all kinds of Natural” that first aKracted people to the coast. Will it be “just like Canberra”, or worse, just like the new Broulee with its barren earth allotments?

Just imagine if we had a proac2ve council. Imagine if we had Town Planners that thought outside of boxes and applied humanity to their visions. Imagine if we could rethink what a development could look like and make it a place where people wanted to truly live and not just exist.

Imagine this…. (and yes, it is controversial and there will be an outcry from NIMBYs) Twenty one years ago the Eurobodalla Council decided it wanted to sell the grazing lots at Tuross Head.

These are the paddocks you drive through as you enter the town with Tuross Lake on one side of the ridge and Coila Lake on the other. The sale would have been a marvellous windfall for their coffers. But the community said NO and organised to have the community owned land classified as Cultural heritage. In just a few years the current lease to the local farmer to agist his cows will end. What then will Council do? No doubt they already have plans to once again challenge the classifica2on and might well declare the need for the land for housing. Their idea would be to sell it to a developer and let the developer make of it as they wish. Much like will happen in Dalmeny.

But what if… the community said “Yes, you can develop some of the land on the northern side of the ridge on the condi2on that—Council is the developer and sets out to provide land parcels at greater than 800m2 for an average lot price of $250,000, to be sold ONLY to first home buyers/builders and that every house has a 6kw solar system that feeds to a community owned baKery where they can, as shareholders, obtain affordable electricity and have a dividend of any surplus aQer costs. What if Council s2pulated that every house have a 32amp plug for a solar vehicle, that there be suitable street trees planted, that there be common grounds available for local community gardens, that a playground be installed, that roads be designed for pedestrian safety and that houses be separated from each other by at least three metres.

Imagine if Council s2pulated a shopping and café precinct down by the water where residents could come and eat, promenade along a boardwalk foreshore, launch a kayak or cycle around the lake to meet up with the exis2ng 7km cycleway. Where there could be a piazza that was community space to just sit and relax and enjoy. A place where it was possible to be human and enjoy being human.

So many of us have the fondest memories of European ci2es where the town has a focal point like the liKle squares and piazzas that provide a point of connec2vity. If we look at our current town focal points they don’t stack up. Town squares with vibrancy and life have been replaced with carparks and aQerthought.

Imagine a village of a few hundred houses, nestled under a ridge away from sight, facing north over a stunning lake with considered roads, considered design and a central square by the foreshore for all to enjoy that doesn’t require the removal of a single tree, yet plants so many more, isn’t a pie in the sky idea. The land is community, the intent is community, it can even be not for profit given there will be taxes and rates forthcoming. But there will be opposi2on from the “yeah buts” and the cri2cs. And most likely we will return to our clear fell Broulee Model because a ‘town planner’ argued it was too hard to go outside of the box and far too difficult to suggest that where we live, and how we live, could be so much beKer. Un2l next—lei beagle weekly : Vol 247 February 18th 2022

“To live is the rarest thing in the world; most people just exist.” -Oscar Wilde 3

community The stunning Eurobodalla

Botanic Gardens saw the Bay's Heritage Museum hos2ng a workshop on Volunteer Recruitment and Reten2on invi2ng members of local community groups who are equally dependent on volunteer support.

Funded by the Founda2on for Rural and Regional Recovery, the workshop was run by Crea2ve Plus Business, a Sydney based company whose director Monica Davidson presented on the day.

Myf Thompson, Honorary Curator said “It proved a very rewarding opportunity, with the added benefit of networking opportuni2es presented by the diversity of those aKending, including U3A, SHASA, EuroSCUG, Rotary, Bay Youth Founda2on and, of course, the four Heritage Socie2es. We all hope to see a substan2al increase in membership of our respec2ve groups as we put our campaigns into ac2on!”

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Step up and register for Clean Up Australia Day Eurobodalla Mayor Mathew Hatcher has put out the call to the community to get involved in the na2on’s biggest environmental event, Clean Up Australia Day, on Sunday 6 March.

So far 21 Eurobodalla sites are registered between Narooma and South Durras including the Batemans Bay Water Gardens, Corrrigans Beach, Batehaven, Moruya’s Riverside Park, Mogo creek and Potato Point.

Mayor Hatcher will don gloves on the day to help with the clean-up at Mogo. With the village recently baKered by floods, substan2al rubbish remains in Mogo’s Cabbage Tree Creek, including discarded fridges, boats, steel boilers, pallets and more.

Mayor Hatcher said volunteers were needed on the day across the shire – including people who could help with heavy liQing.

“Volunteering for Clean Up Australia Day is an opportunity to roll up your sleeves, get out there and take ac2on,” he said.

“It only takes a few hours of your 2me and is a great way to connect with your community and support our natural environment.”

Eurobodalla’s Clean Up project officer Maree Cadman said more than 28 cubic metres of waste was removed from the local environment last year. She said she’s looking forward to seeing more get involved this year, poin2ng out that habits had changed during Covid – most of which were not kind on the environment.

“Over the past 12 months we’ve experienced aboveaverage rainfall and a surge in the use of single-use items.

Unprecedented numbers of takeaway coffee cups, face masks and food packaging liKer our footpaths, parks and beaches,” she said.

“More rubbish is entering our environment by the day, so we need everyone to step up.”

To get involved and register a site – or sign up to a site near you – head to www.cleanupaustraliaday.org.au. Those unable to par2cipate on Sunday 6 March also have the op2on of cleaning up on an alterna2ve day.

Council assists by promo2ng sites and facilita2ng the collec2on and disposal of waste. For help registering a site, joining a site, or for more informa2on, contact Council’s Clean Up project officer Maree Cadman on 4474 1343. beagle weekly : Vol 247 February 18th 2022

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Oyster Farmers Tackle Waste in Wagonga and Tuross On Wednesday 23rd and Monday 28th February, local oyster farmers will descend onto the foreshores of Wagonga Inlet and Tuross Lake on Yuin Country, for the mass industry led clean-up event “Tide to Tip”.

This is the third year of the event, organised by OceanWatch Australia, that sees oyster growers lead marine debris clean-ups in estuaries across the state.

Out on the water every day, oyster farmers have an in2mate knowledge of their local environment, and regularly collect rubbish they find floa2ng in the estuary.

Tide to Tip not only provides a way for fishers and farmers to give back to the estuaries on which their livelihoods depend but helps to ensure Australian waterways remain pris2ne and healthy for genera2ons to come.

With 24 oyster farms perched on the banks of the rivers, the industry generates hundreds of jobs and is an important part of the local economy. Local oyster farmers who are coordina2ng the events are thrilled with the opportunity.

Linda Fernihough from Out of the Blue Oysters, Wagonga said: “The Oyster industry clean-up event provides us an opportunity to think globally and act locally. Working in an outdoor environment has its challenges; weather, industry, equipment and other social users of the waterways require farmers working together to keep our inlets clean. A system-wide approach to clean, healthy estuaries gives us confidence knowing that we can work year-round. Wagonga Inlet is a deep, tree-lined estuary which compliments the harvest strategies we use with the shallower neighbouring tributary system of Tuross Inlet. Sharing the two inlets with a mul2tude of marine life, fauna, flora and our local communi2es is an important part of the enjoyment of our oyster farming lifestyle”.

Craig Lavis from Horse Island Oysters in Tuross said: “Oyster farmers depend on the health of the Tuross Inlet for our businesses. On a day to day basis we’re out on the water cleaning and caring for the rivers, and this event is an opportunity to bring large amounts of rubbish out of the environment, get the community involved and bring awareness to river health across NSW and Australia”.

This annual clean-up event known as “Tide to Tip” involves 20 other estuaries from across NSW, and QLD. Not only will oyster farmers clean-up the area, par2cipants will also sort, curate and count the collected rubbish.

A summary of the waste will be documented and analysed by the Australian Marine Debris Database - a program run by Tangaroa Blue Founda2on.

Since it began in 2020, the ‘Tide to Tip” clean-up has involved over 250 Oyster Farmers from 19 oyster growing regions of NSW and QLD. Together with the help of community groups 22.5 tonnes of waste has been removed from our estuaries.

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Valen0no Guseli welcomed home The Narooma Business Chamber organised a civic recep2on for hometown hero and Olympian Valen2no Guseli to celebrate his success at the Beijing Winter Games.

The event kicked off at 6pm on Wednesday evening (16 February), held outside at Narooma Golf Club so as many locals as possible could turn up to show their support and congratulate Val, who at 16 was the team’s youngest compe2tor.

Eurobodalla Mayor, Mat Hatcher, posts: "What an amazing event hosted by the Narooma Business Chamber.

"Huge congrats to Valen2no Guseli for the achievements in Beijing. You’re an absolute legend and such an amazing role model for the youth of this shire. The commitment you and your family have put in should be celebrated. You’re Eurobodalla’s Hero of the Halfpipe!"

Novavax vaccines to be rolled out across South Eastern NSW People in South Eastern NSW will now have access to the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine, with the Department of Health selec2ng 14 general prac2ces to administer the vaccine from 21 February and an addi2onal 14 from 28 February.

According to Dr Julie Blaze, general prac22oner at Bulli Medical Prac2ce, Novavax will be the fourth COVID19 vaccina2on available in Australia’s rollout aQer approval from the Therapeu2c Goods Administra2on (TGA) and the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisa2ons (ATAGI) for use in adults.

“Novavax is a protein-based vaccine so is suitable for those who may have had contrary indica2ons or reac2ons to other vaccines, along with pregnant and breas[eeding women and those who have had COVID19,” she said.

“We also hope that it will encourage some people who may have been vaccine hesitant or looking for addi2onal op2ons, to get the jab,” said Dr Blaze.

Novavax is a two-dose course, with a minimum of three weeks between the first and second doses. Novavax is not currently recommended for use as a booster vaccine.

“While we do have rela2vely high vaccina2on rates across our region with many LGAs now reaching beyond 95%, we would encourage more people to take up the opportunity to have their third dose which can now be administered three months aQer your second vaccine. You need to get a third dose to stay up to date with your COVID-19 vaccina2ons,” said Dr Blaze.

“If you’re aged 16 or older, have recovered from COVID-19 and it has been three months since your second dose you should get a third dose. There is no need to delay ge@ng your third dose if you’re no longer unwell.

A third dose will increase your protec2on against the virus and can help prevent hospitalisa2on and severe disease,” she added.

Dr Blaze also emphasised the importance of maintaining hygiene prac2ces, physical distancing and tes2ng for COVID-19 throughout 2022.

“We need to remain vigilant about preven2ng the spread of the virus. If you’re experiencing even mild symptoms, make sure you get tested early using a rapid an2gen test or at a local tes2ng centre.”

To find your nearest COVID tes2ng centre go to www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infec2ous/covid-19/Pages/ clinics.aspx If you need informa2on about COVID-19, COVID-19 vaccines or help with the COVIDSafe app, call Na2onal coronavirus and COVID-19 vaccine helpline on 1800 020 080. This number operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To book a COVID-19 vaccina2on go to h*ps://covid-vaccine.healthdirect.gov.au/ beagle weekly : Vol 247 February 18th 2022

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U3A Saturday Talks Return U3A Batemans Bay has announced that it is now resuming its program of Saturday Talks. These Talks were suspended last year because of Covid-related problems, but are now open to aKendance by anyone in the community who is fully vaccinated.

The most recent Talk was held on 19 February in the Malua Bay Community Centre, commencing at 10am. On this occasion, Margaret Turner of Long Beach was speaking about experiences of Veronica Clancy, her mother, as a nurse and prisoner of war in Indonesia, during the Second World War. Margaret’s mother was one of the 65 nurses captured aQer the ship on which they were aKemp2ng to return to Australia was sunk by the Japanese in February 1942. Margaret will talk about their days in cap2vity, what made it bearable and what were some of the issues they faced during this 2me. Only 24 of the nurses survived to return to Australia in September 1945.

Margaret also spoke about a trip she made to the area in 2020 with a small group of the other nurses’ family members to visit the sites where their mothers had been held cap2ve.

In four weeks 2me, Dr Andrew Elek will discuss the risks and opportuni2es for Australia’s economy as we emerge from the worst of the pandemic.

He will also cover the economic implica2ons of moving towards zero net greenhouse gas emissions, the need for reform of the social safety net and how fairness and equity could be improved by changes to taxa2on. A 2mely subject as we approach the elec2on!

Anyone wishing to aKend either of these talks should register their interest by emailing the Talks Coordinator, Ross Thomas, at rossthomas083@gmail.com. Because of social distancing requirements and the limited capacity of the Malua Bay Community Centre, only the first 50 people to enrol will be accepted.

AKendees should also be aware that a $2 charge will be made to defray venue hire costs, and that it will be necessary for everyone to record their presence, either by QR code or by filling out an aKendance sheet. The sessions end by mid-day. These Talks have been very popular in previous years and are a good means by which people can become familiar with U3A’s other ac2vi2es and take part in them.

In Control: Health and Wellbeing Day for Women Designed to help women live happier, healthier lives, Quota’s Health and Wellbeing Day promises to boost spirits in challenging 2mes.

Called “In Control”, the event offers a fun day full of prac2cal advice, some gentle exercise, wholesome food, and good company.

It will be held on Saturday 19 March at Club Narooma from 10 am to 3.30 pm.

“Women in regional and rural areas oQen feel isolated,” says Quota’s president Sue Fahey. “By giving them access to professionals with exper2se in maKers of law, finance and health we hope we can help them take control, gain control or regain control in their lives.”

The $10 entry fee includes lunch and morning/aQernoon tea. Space is limited.

To reserve your spot, please call or text Michelle on 04 0162 3711 or book and buy 2ckets online at beagle weekly : Vol 247 February 18th 2022

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community Nomina2ons Are Open For Appointment Of Community Members To The Dargues Mine Community Consul2ve CommiKee

Want to contribute to your community?

Many State significant projects in NSW have Community Consul2ve CommiKees.

These commiKees provide a forum for an open dialogue between the proponent and representa2ve of the local community, stakeholder groups and local councils in issues directly rela2ng to the project.

We are looking for a mix of people who live locally or are members of the stakeholder group (community, environment, Aboriginal or industry) to join our Dargues Mine Community Consul2ve CommiKee. Your role as a commiKee member is voluntary.

Selec2on criteria: You will be expected to contribute construc2vely to commiKee discussions, aKend (approximately) four mee2ngs a year, and communicate informa2on about Dargues Mine between the commiKee and broader community.

If you would like to apply, download a copy of the relevant informa2on form at hKps:// www.planning.nsw.gov.au or contact Dargues Mine at dgm.community@aureliametals.com.au for more informa2on.

Applica2ons must be lodged by 9 March 2022 and sent to the Independent Chairperson of the Community Consul2ve CommiKee, Mr. Brian Weir PSM, at the email listed below brian_weir1@hotmail.com .

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Mogo Wildlife Park will hold its third annual Mogo Wildlife Park Community Day on Saturday 26th February 2022, from 9am-4pm, to mark two years since its official reopening in late February 2020.

A brave team of 14 keepers lead by the parks' managing director Chad Staples 'Zookeeper Chad' fought the Black Summer bushfires on their site themselves for a number of weeks and kept all the animal residents safe despite calls for staff to evacuate.

Their bravery and resilience has since become an example of hope locally and across the world, and the Mogo Wildlife Park Community Day is an opportunity for Mogo, and the wider Eurobodalla community to gather, reflect and look forward together.

For the Community Day only, Eurobodalla Shire residents a special once-only 2cket price of $10.00 per person to come and reconnect with the amazing animal residents that call the wildlife park home. In addi2on to mee2ng meerkats, gorillas, lions and 2gers and so much more, locals will be able to pre-purchase a discounted meal deal, and there will be facepain2ng for the kids, as well as opportuni2es to hand feed wallabies and kangaroos and even ostriches!

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Moruya RSL Sub-Branch news Moruya RSL Sub -Branch would like to introduce your Execu2ve CommiKee and other CommiKee members to all members of Moruya RSL Sub Branch as you know the AGM was held on Tuesday 15th February.

We would like to remind you that mee2ngs are held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 2pm. We would like to see all members at our next mee2ng on 15th March star2ng at 2pm at the RSL Memorial Hall 11 Page St Moruya.

Also where enquiries can be made at the office there on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 7:30am to 12noon or phone 02 4474 3513 or by email at moruya_rsl@southernphone.com.au.

We welcome all personnel who have served in the armed services. Do come and join as a member and be part of your local RSL Sub-Branch

Microchip informa0on In NSW, microchipping our dogs and cats is a legal requirement. A microchip is a permanent method of electronic iden2fica2on. The chip itself is about the size of a grain of rice and is painlessly implanted just under the skin, between the pet’s shoulder blades. Each chip has a unique number that can be detected using a microchip scanner. The microchip number is recorded on a microchip database registry with details about the animal and owner.

It is very important to keep your contact details up to date on the database, so if you move house or even just change your phone number, you will s2ll be contactable in the event of your pet becoming lost. You can update your details here hKps://au-petchipregistry.info/m-home Pet owners need to ensure their contact details are recorded on the database against their pet’s microchip number. Should your pet wander or become lost, vets, animal shelters and local councils can scan your pet for a microchip and contact you via the database.

If a pet is transferred to a new owner, the new owner must ensure their contact details are recorded on the database beagle weekly : Vol 247 February 18th 2022

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Community Community members are invited to shape Country for the new Eurobodalla Regional Hospital development.

“Since 2me immemorial, our ancestors, the First People, have been caring for country in a sustainable way, passing on this con2nuing responsibility and custodianship to countless genera2ons.” Connec2ng with Country Framework, Government Architect NSW. Health Infrastructure and Southern NSW Local Health District (SNSWLHD) are working with Yerrabingin and Conrad GargeK (architects) to host a range of ac2vi2es that recognise and celebrate the local ecology and Aboriginal cultural heritage of the Eurobodalla.

There are four ac2vi2es and community members are welcome to aKend as many as they would like.

1. WALK IN SESSIONS: MORUYA When: Wednesday 23 February 2022 Time: 9:30 – 11:00 Where: Gadhu Family Health, Moruya Hospital, 10 River Street Moruya.

2. WALK IN SESSIONS: BATEMANS BAY When: Thursday 24 February 2022 Time: 9:30 – 11:00 Where: Batemans Bay Community Centre, 2 Museum Pl, Batemans Bay NSW 2536. (part of SEARMS Community Housing Aboriginal Corpora2on).

3. DESIGN DROP-IN When: Friday 25 February 2022 Time: 11:00 – 12:00 Where: Moruya RSL Hall, 11 Page Street, Moruya The planned Walk on Country has been put on hold. Opportuni2es to Walk on Country at the new hospital site will be shared over the coming months and throughout the life of the project.

4. DESIGN CONVERSATION When: Friday 25 February 2022 Time: 12:45 – 2:30 Where: Moruya RSL Hall, 11 Page Street, Moruya.

The Design Conversa2on will share insights and applica2on of the Design Jam held in June 2021.

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Council seeks to reclassify Araluen Road as a State Road At the Eurobodalla Council mee2ng of Tuesday 22nd February 2022 the Eurobodalla Council will move a recommenda2on that an applica2on be submiKed to the NSW Government Regional Road Transfer and Classifica2on Review to reclassify Araluen Road as a State Road along with other proposed classifica2ons across the region.

Araluen Road is in dire need of funding

In the agenda Council recommends: Campbell Street and Luck Street Moruya and Araluen Road from Yarragee Road to the border of Eurobodalla LGA at Pigeon Gully should be classified as a Regional Road.

"The other key considera2on for Council is the overall level of funding available to sustain key inter-regional routes, with the primary example being Araluen Road. This route is designated as a local road for administra2ve purposes. This road used to be funded under the regional roads program some decades ago prior to the previous road classifica2on review when it was returned to Council as a local road. This review provides the opportunity for Council to apply to have this road returned to a regional road with funding support provided by the NSW Government to assist in the upkeep of this inter-region road.

"Eurobodalla Shire Council is an eligible council and can also apply for the transfer of the road ownership to the NSW Government where this may be appropriate and in line with the recommended criteria. The NSW Government is not obliged to accept any or all of the nomina2ons put forward by Council. Any roads transferred to become a State road would mean that Council would s2ll own the public road reserve but not the physical road infrastructure within the road reserve. This is the typical arrangement in place over most State highways now including the Princes Highway and Kings Highway.

"Council would hand over control of the level of maintenance of the asset, which would mean the future interven2on levels and ac2ons would be set by Transport for NSW rather than by Council. This would be a similar arrangement to the way interven2on levels are set by Transport for NSW for the Princes Highway and Kings Highway.

"These levels of service will not necessarily be higher than the current service provided by Council. For instance, Council may seek a higher level of presenta2on to suit our key visitor market than applied by Transport for NSW. Council would s2ll seek to undertake the maintenance and other works on these roads with a view to maintaining the work and the associated local employment. This may be under a similar arrangement to the road maintenance contract Council has with Transport for NSW on the Kings Highway.

The NSW Government would take on the deprecia2on, maintenance and upgrading costs for the roads transferred to State ownership, no2ng that in many cases this is already substan2ally funded through the Regional Road Block Grant Agreement and other associated grants.

"For any roads transferred to the State, upgrading plans would also be determined by Transport for NSW rather than Council. Roads becoming State owned may also trigger addi2onal requirements such as automa2c referral of development applica2ons to Transport for NSW. The review panel has assured councils that the ongoing cost of maintaining and opera2ng traffic lights would remain with Transport for NSW for the foreseeable future, even if a State owned or Regional Road was to become a local road.

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Council mee0ng and Public Forum next Tuesday The next Eurobodalla Council mee2ng and Public Forum will be Tuesday 22nd February, 2022 Agenda highlights: Councillor reps for commiKees + call for community members First batch of policies reviewed and up for community feedback, including Code of Conduct Quarterly budget review and investments New Community Strategic Plan for public comment Six month performance update Sale of soQ drinks at Council facili2es Join in the Mee2ng at the Chamber online: Public Forum starts at 9.30. It will be done by Zoom as one of the Councillors has Covid The Link will be provided when it is available Council mee2ng starts 11am. It will be done by Zoom as one of the Councillors has Covid, tune in to the webcast hKp://webcast.esc.nsw.gov.au/ . This short URL takes you to all the Council mee2ng info www.esc.nsw.gov.au/ council/mee2ngs Here’s the agenda and business paper: hKps://www.esc.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0011/212420/Agenda-Public.pdf

Janice from Moruya Books reading Muster Dogs The companion book to the ABC TV series

by Aticia Grey to her attentive buddies

. 'Kick your boots off and se"le in for a wild journey of love and heartbreak, from the most inspiring ca"lewoman I know ...' Margareta Osborn, author and grazier

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More health resources for Gilmore: "this is a win for the community" says Phillips GP clinics in the Gilmore catchment can now recruit overseas trained doctors and bonded medical prac22oners, aQer successful campaigning to have its Distribu2on Priority Area (DPA) status reviewed.

Vincen2a, Basin View and Worrigee in the Gilmore electorate are the latest to be classified as DPA following an applica2on of an “excep2onal circumstances” review.

The successful applica2on means local medical prac2ces now have more opportunity to address local GP doctor shortages enabling local GP prac2ces a larger pool of doctors to recruit from, which should make it easier for clinics to secure more doctors.

Todays "announcement" by way of Senator Molan came as a surprise to the Federal Member for Gilmore, Above: The Federal Member for Gilmore raised Fiona Philips who said "In 2019 the Morrison the fact that health was at a crisis point in her Government cut access to the Distribu2on Priority Area Parliamentary speech of August 12th 2021. for overseas trained doctors to work in our area. I have been campaigning long and hard with the community and local GPs for this to be changed. The change was announced December 13th 2021. As I said then, and I say now, this is a win for the community. It is ridiculous to see Sen. Molan and the Liberal Candidate for Gilmore come out TWO months later and announce this! Clearly they are way behind the 2mes and simply have no idea....."

The independent Distribu2on Working Group (DWG) aims to meet 4 2mes a year however, the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted this schedule. From November 2021, the DWG decided it would meet fortnightly un2l it has worked through the large number of new DPA excep2onal circumstances review applica2ons awai2ng review. It is hoped that the DWG will review all currently held applica2ons by the end of February 2022 that may see further announcements for the South East. The DPA classifica2on iden2fies regions where people find it harder to see a doctor, based on the needs of the community.

The classifica2on is updated each year, several medical prac2ces in this area indicated they had been hit by sudden and unexpected changes and unmet demand during the pandemic period and had found it especially difficult to recruit doctors to the area.

The DPA classifica2on however, does not guarantee a doctor, but it allows medical prac2ces in DPA catchments to recruit doctors subject to loca2on restric2ons, such as those who trained overseas.

Students who have accepted a Commonwealth Supported Place in an Australian medical course in return for a commitment to work in a regional, rural and remote area at the end of their studies must also work in a DPA. The review process was established to ensure that an area’s DPA status was based on contemporaneous informa2on, supported vulnerable pa2ent cohorts and was responsive to significant workforce and popula2on changes.

Excep2onal circumstances review applica2ons are considered by an independent working group, which then make recommenda2ons. As well as changes to the health workforce or services, the review considers demographics, and more up to date data which was not available at the 2me of the previous DPA update.

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Cobargo Tourist and Business Associa0on “Celebrate Cobargo” Ini0a0ve The hardworking commiKee of Cobargo Tourist and Business Associa2on (CTBA) have started an exci2ng ini2a2ve with a series of ac2vi2es under the “Celebrate Cobargo” banner.

CTBA is a not-for-profit organisa2on run by volunteers as a business chamber represen2ng business and communi2es of Cobargo, Quaama and district. Their vision is a strong local economy with appropriate development and a united community making the district a desirable place to live, visit and work.

The purpose of the Celebrate Cobargo ini2a2ve is to promote community engagement to align efforts and investments with a common vision to increase social and economic wellbeing in the region. This ini2a2ve will greatly support the recovery process following the Black Summer bushfires and the current Covid pandemic.

Ac2vi2es coming up include: Celebrate Cobargo – Main Street community celebra2on event on the evening of 25/2/2022 Business Directory – Local business directory where businesses and organisa2ons can list for free Strategic Planning - Community engagement and strategic planning to create a vision and ac2on plan CTBA are also planning further ac2vi2es under the Celebrate Cobargo banner including a “buy local reward program” CTBA appreciate the support through funding of these ac2vi2es from: Cobargo Bushfire Recovery Fund NSW Government’s Fes2val of Place – Summer Night Fund Bushfire Community Recovery and Resilience Fund project through the joint Commonwealth/State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements Bega Valley Shire Business Forum

For more informa2on on the Celebrate Cobargo ac2vi2es go to businesscobargo.com.au or contact Beth Dogan president of Cobargo Tourist and Business Associa2on info@businesscobargo.com.au 0428 696 623.

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OUT NOW—your latest Beagle Abode : Eurobodalla’s leading real 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 addi2on 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 proper2es on the market each week.

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real estate South Coast Property Specialists (Carlene Franzen) Tips #1084:

Rent-To-Own: An Option for Some First Home Buyers One of the major inhibitors for first home buyers in getting into the market is raising enough money for the deposit. With the huge increase in property values over the past couple of years, this issue continues to get worse. Typically, the deposit is 10% so even if you are purchasing something quite modest (in today’s market) for $600,000 then you need to find a lazy $60,000 for the deposit. So, what are the options for first home buyers in getting this money together?

The most obvious one is the well-used “Mum and Dad Bank”. Many young people have to rely on their parents in helping them out with the deposit. This can sometimes be tricky as some parents may want to take a legal interest in the property and we all know how loaning money between family members isn’t always as straightforward as it may seem. The feeling of “indebtedness” can put stresses and strains within the family.

Another option is a somewhat new idea of “Rent-To-Own”. One new operator in this type of business is OwnHome who the CBA has invested in. Before we go any further, we wish to state that we do not recommend either of these businesses over others in the market but we mention them by way of example. In the OwnHome model you apply to OwnHome and they carry out an assessment of your suitability for this type of product. You then choose your home and pay a 1.5% starter fee to kick start the home buying process. Then when OwnHome buys your home, you put in 1% that accrues as a Purchase Offset and you move into your home straight away.

By making simple monthly payments (a bit like renting), you build your Purchase Offset in your home every single month. Each year, you build your Purchase Offset equal to 2.5% of your home value.

Then when you are ready, you can buy the house from OwnHome at any time between 3-7 years at the pre-agreed price. OwnHome claim: “We protect you from a runaway market by agreeing the OwnHome price that grows at 3.8% per year. You keep all the upside above this and get certainty in an uncertain world.”

So, while this approach may not interest everyone, it is one mechanism for getting around the issue of accumulating a deposit while you are still trying to pay the rent. Many people can afford monthly payments but saving a bulk amount is another challenge again.

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What’s on 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 - Tony Williams at the Batemans Bay Soldiers Club Feb 19th - ScoK HartneK at Tomakin Social Club Feb 19th - Chris McGrath at Club Catalina Feb 19th - The Reprisals at Club Tuross 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 2cket pricing TBC at the Moruya Golf Club Mar 5th - Sirenics from 7:30pm at Club Catalina

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Reading Gadfly 217 By Robert Macklin The Morrison Government is so grievously wounded – by its own hand - it would be an act of simple decency to put it out of its misery.

With a landslide.

And given the walloping the Libs took in the recent NSW byelections, it does seem that a big chunk of unaligned voters is about to break off the cliff face and sweep them from the mountainside.

There will, of course, be lots of survivors. And first out of the wreckage will emerge the shiny pate of Peter Dutton to lead his battered followers in Opposition. It will be a long way back.

All of the above, I happily admit, is more hope than prognostication. That’s the way of all political commentary: the wish, as they say, is father of the thought.

It’s why pollsters ask their selected ‘swinging’ voters, ‘Who do you think will win the election?’ They know that Jill and Joe Bloggs have no special insight, but their answers reveal their secret wish, and their votes will probably be cast in its favour.

For example, when pressed to explain why they think the government will get back, Jill and Joe will find a way to sound middle of the road-ish. ‘It will be a khaki election,’ they’ll say, ‘and you know what the Australian people are like – they’re scared of China.’ Or, with a heavy sigh, ‘Anthony Albanese just doesn’t seem to stand for anything.’

They willingly concede that the Morrison government has bungled the Aged Care system, the vaccine rollout, a Federal ICAC, climate change, the religious discrimination bill, pork barreling, rejection of the Uluru Statement from the Heart, the domestic violence crisis and justice for women, to name but a few. But still, they’ll say, ‘people forget. The Coalition is better on the economy and everyone wrote Scomo off last time…’

Well, some did. I was among those who thought it was insupportable to reward Bill Shorten for a career of political backstabbing with an elevation to The Lodge. But they’re certainly right that Morrison wants a khaki election. He set the scene with his demand for an inquiry into the ‘real’ source of Coronavirus suggesting it ‘escaped’ from a Wuhan chemical warfare unit. He ramped up the Uighur mass ‘re-education’ to an accusation of ‘genocide’.

He damned Chinese ‘aggression’ in the South China Sea without a single interference to any commercial shipping.

And somehow, he misplaced our long term One China policy, thoroughly offended the French with AUKUS and joined a ‘Quad’ that is about as schoolboyish as it sounds.

No wonder Pretend Emperor Xi stopped buying bulk barley and Barossa’s best (though kept the Australian dollar afloat with massive iron ore imports). Undeterred, Morrison has been anti-China buzzing like a blowfly in a bottle. And the Russia/Ukraine imbroglio is providing the pictorial backdrop with big tanks and missile launchers in splendid array.

Meanwhile, the ‘bubble’ that Morrison likes to call his Canberra workplace has popped. All the clever marketing devices have scattered into the public arena as lies, hypocrisies, bullying and deceit. It’s a bit like the Wizard of Oz – when young Dorothy got up close, she discovered he was really just a silly old white man pretending to make ‘miracles’.

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Reading—A beer with Baz Bazza leaned over to calm Mick’s howling dog tethered to the dripping tap outside of the pub. With a few pats on its head he finally soothed it, but the dissonant racket of music emana2ng from inside screwed Bazza’s face.

He gave the dog another pat and shook his head, “I can hear your problem, mate.”

Bazza blinked to adjust to the dimness of the pub. Mick was at one end of the front bar, all decked out in a Hawaiian shirt and strumming a ukulele. All the other patrons were gathered at the far end.

Mick nodded at the full schooner and launched into the final chorus of Johnny Cash’s Ring of Fire; ‘I fell into a burning ring of fire I went down, down, down, and the flames went higher and it burns, burns, burns, the ring of fire, the ring of fire’ Bazza took a very long drink and an extra deep breath.

Mick paused, took a sip and cleared his throat. He gave a double thumbs up to the lone slow clapper at the end of the bar.

“So Bazza, I’ve decided to cheer things up around here. We’ve had the drought, fires, pandemic, lockdowns and the weather has gone bonkers. I think a couple of tunes will get our minds off all the problems.” .

“Good on you, Mick. I guess it’s a ques2on of appropriate songs.”

“Ah….. of course, Bazza, but you must remember this old one from Neil Young.”

Mick strummed the ukulele and was straight into ‘Helpless’ ‘Helpless, helpless, helpless, helpless Babe, can you hear me now?

The chains are locked and @ed across the door Baby, sing with me somehow’ Undeterred by a few groans, Mick finished with; ‘Helpless, helpless, helpless, helpless’ The bar aKendant strode towards Mick but did a U turn when he rested the ukulele on the table.

“I think you need to pick a song that liQs the mood, Mick.”

They both took a decent drink and Mick rubbed his chin.

“I’m with you, Bazza. I play this old Cliff Richard’s number when I’m in a bit of strife at home. It certainly liQs my mood.”

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Reading—A beer with Baz (con0nues) Mick strummed the ukulele and launched into Devil Woman She's just a devil woman With evil on her mind Beware the devil woman She's gonna get you Mick wiped perspira2on beads from his brow, blinked repeatedly and adjusted his glasses. He struggled with the words to the next verse and opted to raise the tempo and repeated; SHE’S GONNA GET YOU Mick’s dog started howling again and a couple of patrons sculled the remains of their schooners and leQ. The beKer mannered clientele caste killer sideway glances at Mick.

‘Serious Shirley’ wandered over with a cap partly filled with coins and placed it in front of Mick.

Mick beamed.

“How good is that, Bazza? They love me!”

‘Serious Shirley’ pulled a ten dollar note from her wallet and added it to the cap.

“No……..no Mick! The pub has voted………the money is to pay you to go and play somewhere else.”

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

Ode to a crap Uke player I'm 2red of your peKy life Always on the run People say that you should leave You’re no longer any fun So don't try to hold them back Ain't nothin' you can say There’s no Side eyes in paradise Where you can play all day...

“Take me to the April sun in Cuba (Oh-oh-oh) Take me where the April sun, Where poli2cs are Right, so Right, so Right “ Editor Dragon wrote of the recent rendi2on that made it to main stream media featuring a man associated with Cobargo handshakes, Hawaii and bad ukulele playing saying “Once again, Dragon are famous for all the wrong reasons.”

The original song “April Sun” was wriKen by New Zealanders Paul Hewson and Marc Hunter. i roto i te mahara

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Reading—history

100 Years Ago 18th February 1922 BODALLA Q.C. – Willie Head, Barbara Brown and Edna Nixon passed from the above school.

DEATH. – The death of Mr. Edward John Stormon took place in Sydney on the 8th inst., through taking a drink of carbolic in mistake for beer. “Ned” who was only 45 years of age, was a son of Mr. M. Stormon senr., of Eurobodalla, and years ago was one of the best foot-runners on the coast.

DEATH. – On Wednesday the death of Mrs. Joseph Sebbens took place at her residence, Bateman’s Bay. Deceased, who was about 62 years of age, had been in a delicate state of health for a number of years. The funeral took place on Thursday, the remains being interred in the C.E. por2on of Moruya cemetery.

Q.C. RESULT. – Mr. T. Doherty, pupil of Wagonga school, successfully passed his Q.C. exam.

SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS. – Leslie Cur2s and Wilfred Taylor, pupils of Eurobodalla Public School, qualified for admission to Yanco Agricultural High School. The admission is by compe22ve examina2on, and only 60 students are admiKed from the whole State, so Eurobodalla has been awarded a good percentage, the result of which that highly competent teacher, Mrs. J. Johnson, should be complimented upon.

A BLACK SPOT. – Just recently a fairly large party of motorists, aQer spending some few days in visi2ng the various beauty spots of our district, camped on the Deua River and had a most enjoyable 2me angling for the perch which abound in many of the secluded spots of the river.

While in conversa2on with one of the leading residents of the Deua, some of the party spoke in most glowing terms of this district’s beau2ful scenery and the charms of its many lovely watering places; but when speaking of the town of Moruya their enthusiasm en2rely disappeared, and in a saddened tone they remarked, “Your township is a black spot on one of the most beau2ful landscapes we have had the pleasure of beholding on the South Coast, and when trying to navigate its streets on a dark night you appear like one groping in a dungeon.” How sad, but, O! how true.

HOTEL ADELAIDE. – The old and popular Adelaide Hotel, which wooden structure was demolished some few years ago, and in its place a fine two-storey building, with spacious verandah and balcony overlooking the Moruya River, erected, and now known as the Hotel Adelaide, is having its comfortable sleeping accommoda2on s2ll further enlarged by the addi2on of several rooms and 11 beds, and the present balcony con2nued to the extreme eastern end of the building. …

PUBLIC HALLS. – The last “Government GazeKe” contains an amended regula2on which states that licensed theatres and public halls shall be disinfected every day on which they are open to the public. The method of disinfec2on shall be the spraying of all floors, seats and any exposed surface in the building. The whole of the interior of such building be sprayed at least once a month. … beagle weekly : Vol 247 February 18th 2022

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NSW Seniors Card Wri0ng Workshop and Compe00on Eurobodalla Writers (a branch of the Fellowship of Australian Writers) is hos2ng a workshop for NSW Seniors Card holders with an interest in wri2ng.

Date: Thursday 24 March, 2022 Time: 10.30 am – 1 pm Place: Moruya Library Bookings: 44741333 Eurobodalla Writers Workshop presenters: Karen Kentwell - Communica2ons specialist, speechwriter and aspiring novelist. Her novel (her first) is a fic2on based on her ancestral history.

Sharon Halliday – Author of ‘Messages from the Heart: 39 Answers to YOUR Life Ques2ons’ and joint presenter of the podcast, ‘Kris and Shaz in the Mother of All Roles’.

The compe00on is open to all NSW Seniors Card holders. Par2cipants write a story, relevant to ageing, of up to 1000 words on a theme provided prior to the workshop. Past themes have included ‘Posi2ve Ageing’, ‘Love your Life,’ ‘Resilence’ and ‘What’s Age Got To Do With It’?

Submissions can be lodged between April 9 and 6.00pm May 21.

The top 100 stories selected will be published as Senior Short Stories Vol 8.

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Reading The Beagle Editor, Our Sunday drive (Feb 13) heading north from Moruya along the Princess Highway almost ended in tragedy. It was not a typical crash; there were no other vehicles involved. Nor was it a kangaroo that crashed through our windscreen, but an airborne tyre apparently (according to witnesses) ejected from a ute towing a trailer heading south towards Moruya.

Luckily the windscreen pillar took most of the impact and saved us from serious or fatal injury.

We are so thankful to the kind people who stopped to assist, the Moruya police, tow operator and paramedics who aKended to our wounds and shock.

The ute driver did not stop and may not have known what occurred but I hope that they take more care in the future to secure items which can become deadly missiles in uncovered vehicles.

The police have no way of iden2fying the driver but if anyone has dashcam footage of the incident can they please get in contact.

Allan and Robyn Spira Lyneham

The Beagle Editor At next Tuesdays Council mee2ng our elected representa2ves, the Councillors are being asked to support the idea of off loading Araluen Rd and the associated public responsibili2es council took on with it when the council agreed to take it on, or over from the state government in exchange for the State Government taking the financial responsibili2es on with Hector McWilliam Dr at Tuross Head.

Before the present councillors agree to any off loading and the community responsibili2es of Araluen Rd, they all need to check it’s past history’s and establish why it was recommended Council take it on when it did.

Check the files Councillors on everything that gets dished up for any sort of decision.

Allan Brown

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Reading—le*er to the editor

Déjà vu? Wri0ng on the Wall? A heads-up for new Councillors.

It appears that NSW councils, like the Eurobodalla Shire Council (ESC), not popularly known for their belt2ghtening in tough 2mes, are reeling under the IPART’s edict that rate increases will be capped at 0.7% for the 2022/23 year.

ESC has set up an on-line project 2tled “Balancing Act”. It asks members of the community to tell Council how they would like its budget to be spent by allowing amounts to be moved between expenditure categories in broad council-speak terminology.

Being on the website, the number of meaningful responses will be limited only to those who have access and the 2me to research what each of the expense areas entail. A rela2vely small sampling is problema2c but the more serious concern is that only by cu@ng services in one area, can more be spent in another. The program does not cater for making savings or efficiencies – something that the community has strongly recommended in the past.

History tells us ESC’s 2009 applica2on for a Special Rate Varia2on (SRV) was rejected by the Minister for local Government saying “Communi2es expect good financial management by Councils at all 2mes, but par2cularly during tough 2mes” and, then as holds now, “There was never a beKer 2me to improve Council financial management”.

Not surrendering, Council held a series of “Community Engagement Delibera2ve Forums” early in 2010 sugges2ng that if residents wouldn’t accept a rate rise, they must agree some services be cut or reduced.

Residents clearly rejected this ul2matum-like proposal urging Council conduct an independent efficiency review to see what savings could be made before considering increasing rates.

In 2014, the then Councillors did approve an SRV but for an amount less than half that requested by staff.

Consequent to this lower and really insufficient increase, the list and extent of infrastructure maintenance and replacement related expenses has compounded without incurring any addi2onal significant commitments such as those now likely when Council has to pay for the Batemans Bay Pavilions.

Keep in mind that since 2010, no independent efficiency review has been held although in 2015, in its 81 page applica2on to be classed by the State to be “Fit for the Future”, Council did write it has “an ongoing organisa2onal service review program to ensure that Council’s services are efficient, effec2ve, meet community needs, support the strategic direc2on of the organisa2on and avoid any duplica2on of services with other service providers”.

Any sugges2ons for a rate increase or service reduc2ons will never be received well in the community. That applies especially at this 2me aQer the recent trauma2c events and their adverse effects on the well-being and financial buoyancy of the community and all the more so if any of Council’s efforts towards expenditure saving are neither explained nor evident.

If ESC was “Fit for the Future” in 2015 and has the on-going internal service reviews s2ll in place, why now are residents being asked what services can be reduced or cut. One could think the “Balancing Act” is one primarily for the Council internally and not so much for the community.

Let us hope the new Councillors will exercise wisdom in their budge2ng sessions over the next few months and that they will insist on full, frank and honest explana2ons of Council’s posi2on especially where expenditures have increased in recent years. We hope too, that they insist on and par2cipate in a comprehensive community consulta2on and engagement process before being obliged to make final budgetary decisions. If it takes a liKle longer for to be sure, so be it!

(ESC Councillors have been made aware of the above.)

Jeff de Jager, Moruya

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Moruya Women's Golf Results Wednesday, 16 February Twenty Eight Moruya Women Golfer’s played, what many consider to be one of the most challenging and least popular rounds on the golfing calendar, an 18 hole Par event.

Congratula2ons to the following winner’s: A-1: Vivienne ThorneK +2 A-2 Jenny Ellis 0 B-1: Vicki Goodwin -1 B-2 Marilyn Bingham -2 C/B Balls went to Leonie Doolan, Pauline Nash, Val Moore, Barbara Swain, Sharon Knight, Joan Hosking, Noelene Cowdroy, Robyn Hawkins, Angie McMillan, Joanne Dixon, Marie Muriwai, Deidre Meek, LyneKe Gibbs and Cindy Becker.

Vicki Goodwin and Vivienne ThorneK

South Coast Rugby Union Season 2022 Has Commenced All teams in South Coast Rugby Union advise that training has commenced for season 2022 and any new players are most welcome to aKend. Bermagui Cobargo “Sharks”, Broulee “Dolphins”, Batemans Bay “Boars”, Braidwood “Redbacks” and Milton Ulladulla “Platypi” all confirm they have commenced training and they would welcome any new players – full details of training days and 2mes are available on each Clubs Facebook page.

This season will give all Clubs the opportunity to play in either the re-launched South Coast Rugby compe22on or the exis2ng South Coast Monaro Rugby compe22on. Obviously the local South Coast compe22on is more travel friendly for Clubs and is gaining interest and support from all local Clubs.

Batemans Bay has announced they intend to enter a team in both compe22ons should player registra2ons allow. Training has started for the Bay Boars and they would welcome more new faces on Tuesday & Thursday training sessions.

Again full details are available on their Facebook page.

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Broulee Runners Feb 16th 2022 A very warm and windy aQernoon greeted our runners this week, the headwind on the return run proved very challenging. We welcomed Ian Kennedy to the group, Ian has moved to the area to live and will hopefully become a regular par2cipant.

A special men2on must go to Daniel Beby who completed his 200th run. Daniel is an outstanding runner and has competed against the best in the world in the Hawaiian Ironman. Daniel joined the group on the 17 June 2015 and along with his wife Michelle and children Riley, Mitchell and Ashley have been regular par2cipants over the years. It has been wonderful watching his young family grow up and all become strong runners in their own right.

With Mike and Robyn taking a well deserved break, we thank Richard and David for helping out with the 2me keeping. We are very fortunate to have so many wonderful volunteers who are always ready to help out. See you all next Wednesday at 5pm.

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Annual Men's Golf Trip from Tuross Head to Howlong Golf Club This year's Men's Golf saw 18 men from Tuross Head, 1 from Bexley in Sydney and 1 from Royal Berridale.

The compe2tors played two games at Howlong and one at Wodonga in Victoria.

The winner with a total of 100 stableford points over the three rounds was Jason Nikolic (playing off scratch) from Tuross Head. Second placed was Tim Watson from Tuross Head with a total of 96 stableford points.

The men would like to thank the following sponsors for their generous support. John Meyer from Totally Equipped 4 x 4 (Batemans Bay) Carlton United Brewery, Ainsworth Gaming, the General Manager at the Tuross Head Country Club Stephen Hodge.

Robert Green, Golf Professional Tuross Head, R & R Tuross Head Hardware and especially Ka2e Feeney, Aussie Embroidery (Moruya).

Enjoy some photos of the event.

Al Gannon Tuross Head Men's Golf President

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Eurobodalla Ladies Tennis Compe00on Lots of great tennis was played around the shire. Bay Breakers played Tomakin ladies at Tomakin on Thursday. They were able to have 2 courts and started at 9.30 am to avoid the heat- which worked out very well. Solid consistent tennis. It couldn't get any closer at 4 sets and 38 games all. It was lovely to see Janice Ferguson back on the court.

Div 1 Narooma 4 sets 29 games defeated Bay Larks 2 sets 21 games Tomakin 5 sets 36 games defeated Bay Plus 1 set 18 games Tuross Bye Div 2 Narooma Gold 6 sets 45 games defeated Tomkatz 2 sets 29 games Bay Breakers 4 sets 38 2ed with Tomakin 4 sets 38 games Moruya Blues 7 sets 48 games defeated Broulee Flamingoes 1 set 21 games Div 3 Bay Breeze 5 sets 37 games defeated Broulee Brolgas 3 sets 33 games Bay Seagirls 7 sets 45 games defeated Moruya Swans 1 set 25 games

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Tight Finish in Tuross Head Vets Golf 2 Person Ambrose Tuross Head Vets Golf conducted a 2 Person Ambrose event on 16 February with a good field of 58 players registering for the game.

Winning team on the day was Shirley Quinlan with Son-In Law Marcel Kors (subs2tu2ng for husband Ted) with a fine net score of 33.5 for the 9 holes played.

They beat home on count back with the same score AnneKe and Ian Manton. These two teams were followed for the major prizes by Winners Marcel Kors and Shirley Quinlan Paul and Peter Coffey on 33.75 and then Margaret and Ray Downey with a score of 34.75.

Minor prizes were awarded to Leonie Snodgrass and Steve Johnston with 35.75, Paul Green partnering Bruce Mar2n on 36, Graham Moore and Des Jackson with 36.25, Peter McRae and Greg Haywood on 36.25, and finally Tony Crook and Lance Shadbolt with a score of 36.5.

The Bradman award this week was won by Ross Hendy and Rob Nash whilst nearest the pins went to Margaret Downey on the 4th, Greg Haywood on the 6th, and to Gail Rogers and Bruce Harding on the 7th. Peter Coffey took out the Accurate drive.

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Your Tackle World Moruya Fishing Report Moruya River.

The fishing this week hasn’t been too bad. With minimal rainfalls this week, the river has allowed anglers to find a few nice fish. The lower sec2ons, again, have been the best producing areas, with flathead, bream, trevally and the odd whi2ng all making up captures this past week. Areas from quarry wharf down towards the airport flats have been the best places to target, with both the incoming and outgoing 2des star2ng again to work. Tradi2onally the rising 2de is best for bream and whi2ng as they make their ways up onto the sand flats to feed, with the run out 2de beKer for flathead as they try and ambush everything coming off of the sand flats as the 2de recedes.

Both baits and lures con2nue to work with no par2cular standout this week?

Further up the systems, the waters are s2ll very fresh, so expect to see less fish found the further upstream you go.

Tuross River.

As has been the norm this season, the lower sec2ons again, are producing the beKer fish in this this system.

Flathead, bream, trevally the odd whi2ng and a few small school mulloway have all been bought to the net this week. Anywhere from four ways down to the river mouth have been the beKer areas to look at this week. The sand flats in front of the main boat ramp to the flats on the potato point side have been holding reasonable numbers of bream, flathead and whi2ng, while the holes around the boat shed and four ways areas have seen some flathead and mulloway ac2on.

With no real stand out preference to bait or lures, fish what you feel most comfortable using.

Rock and beach.

Salmon, bream and whi2ng have been the main stays of the beach scene this week. I have had a few reports of school sharks bi2ng off a couple of anglers, so a bit of flake may also be on the cards for those using wire traces.

The Moruya breakwall has a bit slow this week, while wind sock just to the north has seen a bit of ac2on, with a few salmon doing to the shore. Any of the beaches that have a good guKer are likely to be holding fish. Get out and explore a new area to keep things fresh.

Offshore.

The offshore crews have been enjoying good warm water this week. Plenty of snapper in depths from 40m deeper, while the flathead have been in around water in the 10-30m mark. Expect to find a few gummy sharks around also. For the guys fishing the fad this week, dolphin fish have been the go to species, with fish to 8kg being reported. In amongst the dolphin fish, there has been a steady stream of smaller but feisty kingfish. As can be seen from the sea surface temp charts, that pocket of warm water has made its presence felt as it has taken residence off of the coast.

Saturday morning looks to be the pick of the days this weekend, with much lighter winds than those forecast for Sunday.

Get out and enjoy the awesome area that we have the honour of living in, and let us know how you go this weekend. Just add your pics to the fishing report.

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

Team Tackle World Moruya. . beagle weekly : Vol 247 February 18th 2022

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