Beagle Weekender Vol 261 May 27th 2022

Vol 261 May 27th 2022

Your Beagle Weekly Index Arts ……………………. 27 Cinema ……………….. 17 Community ………………3 to 11 Reading ……………………..18 to 26 Food………………………… 0 Sport and Fishing ………. 27 to 35 Editorial …………………..2 What’s On …………….... 12 to 16

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editorial Welcome to this week’s editorial, As most of you are aware it is na1onal reconcilia1on week.

Reconcilia1on in Australia usually comes with an Upper Case ‘R’ which promotes the meaning of “working to overcome the division (o7en called "the gap") and inequality between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people”.

But then there is the lower case ‘r’ of reconcilia1on. To Chris1ans the word reconcilia1on means ‘to be at peace again’.

And here we are, under a new government in week one and I am beginning to feel somewhat at peace again with what I see and hear.

For a start all the shou1ng has stopped. The incessant screaming from the TV and radio, the bombardment of pamphlets and the insistence of robo-calls. We have been burdened by claims and counterclaims, where fac1ons denounce each other and declare gloom and doom if they aren’t put in charge.

For weeks the revela1on of rising prices, the spiralling of costs of living, the blowout of electricity charges and the threat that our na1onal security is at issue were all played out in the media at full volume. Day in Day out.

But is seems to have stopped, for the minute and a new peace has descended. A quiet that enables us to have 1me to think through what we have been through and what lies ahead.

It is now 1me to collate all the promises made to the electorates and the country as a whole. The promise of Big ‘R’ Reconcilia1on, the release of the Tamil family back to Biloela, the improvements to health services. The list goes on and on. There were millions of dollars promised along with the countless commitments to improve, to engage, to consult, to include, and to be beAer. I believe we can be beAer and that it starts with redefining who we are.

Australia is not a country of pulpit driven extremists bent on self serving nepo1sm, blinkered to thinking that theirs’ is the only way, leaping onto ventures that benefit the few.

As it turns out, from our elec1on results, Australia has been reminded that it is a rich and wonderfully diverse country that is female, ethnic, teal, red, green, first na1on, mul1lingual, passionate, proud, caring, fair yet tolerant enough to allow minor groups to exist, have an opinion and, if they have something good to contribute, then join in at the big table.

To use the Chris1an defini1on of small ‘r’ reconcilia1on the path requires confession where one says sorry and promises to change their ways . The priest might then sets a task or suggests prayers to be said in order to achieve forgiveness. This is some1mes called 'penance'. Finally comes absolu1on, the release from the feeling of guilt.

In this week of na1onal reconcilia1on lets celebrate Australia coming of age and hope that we can genuinely begin to say Sorry as a na1on with a what now appears to be a genuine commitment for real reconcilia1on between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians.

While we are at it we could also extend a hearFelt apology to the Nadesalingam family and all the other refugees that we felt it was OK to treat so poorly.

For what was done to these good people there will never be forgiveness or absolu1on. May their punishers rot. The opportunity presents where we can begin to restore our na1onal dignity and reset our moral compass and humanity. If we choose to Un1l next—lei Image: Australian Story: Robert Koenig-Luck beagle weekly : Vol 261 May 27th 2022

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Gilmore: S&ll coun&ng votes Updated: Fri, 27 May 2022 6:34:34 PM AEST

As at 6:34 pm Friday May 27th the seat of Gilmore remains undecided with only 250 votes separa1ng the two remaining candidates. Postal votes are s1ll coming in so the count will con1nue next week.

In the mean1me the electorate holds its breath.

EcoCrews reach halfway point in Eurobodalla and Bega Valley EcoCrews have hit the halfway point in Eurobodalla and the Bega Valley regions.

The Crews have been working hard doing a wide range of different environmental ac1vi1es, learning new skills whilst working several sites across the region.

Working closely with their Project Hosts: Eurobodalla Shire Council, Bega Valley Shire Council and SAGE Stepping Stone Farm, they have successfully completed Round 1 of EcoCrews and will begin Round 2 over the next couple of weeks.

The Crews have, to date, exceeded all their environmental targets including ac1vi1es such as: • Plan1ng 3,250 seedlings to revegetate a wildlife corridor in Coila, NSW, suppor1ng koala habitat restora1on • Environmental weeds manually removed and chemically treated across 14ha along coastal trails in Surf Beach, NSW • 20 ha of dune rehabilita1on completed along Merimbula Main Beach, NSW including manual weed removal and chemical treatment and replan1ng of na1ve trees, shrubs, and grasses The Stepping Stone Farm Crew have also achieved competency across the curriculum, covering 63 different competencies from Key Learning Areas such as WHS, Organic Farming Principles, Irriga1on and Harves1ng and Storage.

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OzFish And Tangaroa Blue Invite You To their Clean Up Workshop At Batemans Bay Marina The community is invited to join OzFish And Tangaroa Blue at Batemans Bay Marina to conduct a quick clean-up and learn how to collect data on the rubbish we find to upload it to the Australian Marine Debris Ini1a1ve database. This database aims to iden1fy liAer sources and origins to inform future sourcepreven1on solu1ons.

No prior experience is necessary, our friendly team leaders will teach you everything you need to know to collect data and submit it to the AMDI Database.

Volunteers need to wear sun protec1on and enclosed shoes. Organisers ensure that all events are free from single-use plas1c, so bring along your reusable water boAle. Spots are limited for this workshop, so register to avoid disappointment. hAps://ozfish.org.au/clean-up-educa1on-day-at-batemans-bay-registra1on-form/ If you are under 18, you must be accompanied by a supervising adult.

Na&onal Sorry Day Bridge Walk in Batemans Bay There was an excellent turnout for the Na1onal Sorry Day Bridge Walk in Batemans Bay this week to pay respect to Australia's tradi1onal owners, par1cularly the Stolen Genera1on.

Above: Today's march started at Korners Park on the north shore of the Clyde River at Surfside and made its way across the bridge to the Clyde River foreshore. Photo: ESC Friday 27th May marks the start of Na1onal Reconcilia1on Week too — a 1me for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconcilia1on in Australia. The Yuin Country Explored documentary is a great place to start you'll find it on Council's YouTube channel: hAps://youtu.be/u6ohFCDMDmE beagle weekly : Vol 261 May 27th 2022

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The Living Room’s chef, Miguel Maestre meets our BBay Firies Fire and Rescue NSW Sta1on 217 Batemans Bay recently caught up with The Living Room’s chef, Miguel Maestre, who cooked up a storm to say thank you in the best way he knows how!

Catch his visit and see what he made for them tonight at 7.30 on Channel 10.

If you're unable to tune in, catch it on 10 Play on demand.

Remember to keep looking when cooking, and find fire safety 1ps at: www.fire.nsw.gov.au/page.php?id=9200

Photo: Fire and Rescue NSW

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Rewiring Australia proposal backed 100% by 5 years of energy audits on the South Coast Rewiring Australia has the goal of electrifying all our homes and cars, commencing with a pilot of three suburbs.

SHASA has been undertaking energy audits on the South Coast for the last 5 years. These energy audits have iden1fied key ac1ons that can be taken to save money and in some cases improve health outcomes for households.

Kathryn Maxwell, SHASA President said “in our visits to houses across the South Coast we have iden1fied key ac1ons people can take to achieve energy savings, including:  Upgrading older fridge/freezers (as they run 24/7) with a modern, modestly sized (up to 400 litre), energy efficient fridge/freezer that employs the less environmentally damaging R600 refrigerant.  Upgrading gas* and electric cooktops to induc1on.  Upgrading wood heaters, gas heaters and inefficient electric heaters to reverse cycle air condi1oning.  Upgrading gas and electric hot water systems to hot water heat pumps.  Where there is limited or no shading, installing roo7op solar PV.  Upgrading to an electric vehicle *Not only is gas geXng more expensive but gas stoves can have significant adverse impacts on people's health. Gas cooking appliances directly expose people to their emissions, which can include formaldehyde, carbon monoxide and nitric oxides that can trigger asthma, coughing, wheezing and difficulty breathing, occasionally resul1ng in hospitalisa1on.

They can also leak methane when not in use. (Washington Post 27 January 2022) “The main barrier to taking up these measures is the upfront cost. This is why SHASA is very excited about Saul Griffith’s Rewiring proposal for governments to run a trial of funding this transi1on to all electric” said Kathryn Maxwell. www.iga.com.au/catalogue “SHASA, like Rewiring Australia, are strong advocates of electrifying everything to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and make huge energy savings. Just imagine the benefits of the average household making savings of $4,380 per year on energy and vehicle costs by 2030 and 2.370 direct and indirect jobs created from these savings and installa1on work,'' said Kathryn Maxwell.

Southcoast Health and Sustainability Alliance (SHASA) is a member of South East Climate Alliance - SECA represents 13 local community groups in South East NSW. beagle weekly : Vol 261 May 27th 2022

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A Long Road for Eurobodalla Photographers A photographic journey that began with the 2019/20 bushfires was finally completed on May 19th, 2022 with the opening of our volunteer portrait exhibi1on at Club Malua. The opening event 1med to coincide with volunteer week was opened by our new shire Mayor Mat Hatcher.

Funded by a community bush fire recovery grant from the Eurobodalla council, twenty-one portraits of volunteers from the Eurobodalla shire were presented by ten photographers from the Eurobodalla Photographic Club.

Originally intended for presenta1on in 2021 the pandemic lock downs delayed the project by twelve months. Many thanks to the volunteers who stepped up to have their portraits taken and to the council for their assistance in organising the opening.

Planned to close on 1st June, Club Malua has kindly allowed the exhibi1on to remain on display in the Marquee un1l 15th June.

The Eurobodalla Photographic Club con1nues to grow with 5 new members joining in May. Three of those new members also won awards in the monthly open compe11on on their first aAempt. The compe11on was expertly Judged by Dan Crowley from the Shoalhaven Camera Club. Many thanks to Dan for taking the 1me to cri1que our compe11on entries.

Following the presenta1on of the compe11on image cri1ques, Beth Westra gave an informa1ve talk on alterna1ve ways to display and use images and to sell products using images. Beth covered a range of possibili1es from photo-books to calendars, gree1ng cards and wall art..

Changed traffic condi&ons on the Princes Highway, Mogo Motorists are advised of changed traffic condi1ons from next week on the Princes Highway north of Bateman Street in Mogo.

Transport for NSW will be resealing and resurfacing the Princes Highway in the area to improve the safety and resilience of the network.

Work will take place from 6:30am to 5pm from Tuesday 31 May to Friday 3 June, weather permiXng. Single lane closures, traffic control and a reduced speed limit of 40 km/h will be in place for the safety of workers and motorists. Access will be maintained for motorists travelling in both direc1ons.

Motorists are advised there may be an addi1onal travel 1me of up to five minutes, to drive to the condi1ons, and follow the direc1ons of signs and traffic control.

Transport for NSW thanks motorists for their pa1ence during this 1me. For the latest traffic updates download the Live Traffic NSW app, visit livetraffic.com or call 132 701. beagle weekly : Vol 261 May 27th 2022

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A Bushfire Recovery Story …

Eurobodalla Rotary and Oldfields Sheds Well, who would have thought a random call out of the blue from Rotary would turn out to be such a wonderful project of providing 105 garden sheds to bushfire affected residents across the Eurobodalla?

Rotarians Chris Monahan, Steve Young and Phil Smith It all started when Oldfields, yes, the paint brush delivering sheds in Jeremadra people, generously donated the sheds and a desire to get the sheds to those most affected by the bushfires. Liverpool Rotarian Barry Hancock and his daughter Meegan Atkins setup the project of geXng these sheds from Sydney to the homes of our residents.

The sheds are prefabricated Colourbond Garden sheds that will be used to provide much needed dry shelter, especially over the winter months. Ideal for storing firewood, tools, pumps, machinery and anything else that needs to be kept dry. The 105 sheds have a value of $45,000.

The logis1cs for Batemans Bay Rotary Club was to coordinate the transport of the sheds from Oldfields, Sydney to storage in Batemans Bay. Then the task for the Narooma, Moruya and Batemans Bay Rotary Clubs was to distribute and deliver these sheds to Bushfire impacted clients as soon as was possible. The Eurobodalla Shire Council Bushfire Recovery Support Service funded the transport from Sydney and the storage of the sheds prior to distribu1on. Their team contacted bushfire affected residents and offered the sheds as a dona1on.

So, just prior to Easter 7 tons of sheds on fourteen pallets arrived on a TaAam’s truck at Batemans Bay, Storage King. Easter Sunday morning was the first pickup, bright and early and smiles on faces, some Batemans Bay Rotary volunteers and wrangled family members spent the next four hours giving out 45 Garden sheds with an Easter egg to boot. Given the boxes containing the sheds weighted up to 85kg, several workers where needed to successfully sort and load each shed. Many very happy clients thanked Oldfields, Rotary and the Bushire Recovery Support team for their kindness.

Over the next two weeks Rotarians from Moruya, Batemans Bay and Narooma delivered another 42 sheds to fire affected proper1es in Nelligen, Currowan, Mogo, Jeremadra, Bimbimbie, Moruya, Nerrigunda, Cadgee and Corunna. The remaining sheds have now been transported to Bodalla for distribu1on to fire affected residents in the area.

On comple1ng the deliveries, David Ashford, Rotary coordinator commented … “while many residents have started rebuilding, it is disappoin1ng to see that many are s1ll living in tents, caravans, lean-to’s or a recovery pod. The country has bounced back a7er all the wet weather, but, unfortunately it will be many years before our community will be able to fully bounce back from the disaster.

We really do appreciate that people from far and wide are s1ll thinking and caring for our community and helping out where they can. Well done, Oldfields”! beagle weekly : Vol 261 May 27th 2022

President Nicole McDonald and her family loading sheds on Easter Sunday

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At the recent mee1ng of the History Forum of Batemans Bay University of the Third Age, members were pleased to be addressed by Patricia Ellis, Brinja Yuin Elder, twice published author, Dhurga language teacher and Cultural Advisor. The talk was held at Banksia Village Broulee and was well-aAended by members and Banksia residents. The audience heard about the local Aboriginal people, Trish’s early childhood in Moruya, tradi1onal society, land management techniques, totems and local crea1on stories.

Trish then introduced us to neighbouring tribes and how they were able to peacefully resolve their differences, and heard some Dream1me stories and their true meaning. Of par1cular interest was the process of developing knowledge of her tradi1onal language from 70 to 700 words.

At the end of the talk the History Forum Tutor was able to hand Patricia a dona1on from the group to support the Mogo Aboriginal Preschool.

U3A Batemans Bay is the largest organisa1on for seniors in the Shire, offering a variety of courses to keep our members ac1ve in both mind and body. Courses are held in Batemans Bay, Malua Bay, Tomakin, Broulee and Moruya. The $40 new member fee enables members to par1cipate in classes all year.

Course details are available on our website www.bbay.u3anet.org.au.

You can join online or contact our Membership Coordinator Maureen O’Brien, on 0419 586 072.

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Community Get in quick for South Coast Community Colleges RTO 6558 Provide First Aid Course’s. We have sessions running throughout the next upcoming months with limited availability!

In Batemans Bay we have the follow sessions available: 8th of June 29th of June More soon to come!

This course is a Na1onally Recognised Training course, that offers chances for you to gain new skills, new accredita1ons and new chances at employment!

HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid HLTAID009 - Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscita1on To find out more about these courses enquire with our admin team on 1300 722 223, email admin@southcoastcolleges.edu.au, visit our website www.southcoastcolleges.edu.au

Eurobodalla Photographic Club: Volunteers exhibi&on Eurobodalla Photographic Club: Volunteers exhibi1on | Malua Bay Thursday 19 May to Wednesday 1 June 2022 Where: Malua Bay Bowling Club, 40 Sylvan Street, Malua Bay Cost: Free Celebrate Volunteers Week by exploring this exhibi1on of stunning portraits of some of Eurobodalla's wonderful volunteers.

Volunteers are the backbone of our community services, providing support in areas ranging from bushfire recovery, youth cafes to hospital auxiliary. Read the stories of these people and be inspired by their energy.

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Wires Guest Speaker for Batemans Bay Evening View Club.

The Batemans Bay Evening View Club had an enjoyable mee1ng on Wednesday 11 May 2022. Our mee1ng was held at the Batemans Bay Soldiers Club and our numbers were down a bit due to colds and infec1ons. We all enjoyed a delicious meal before listening to our guest speaker.

Our Guest speaker was Janelle Renes from Wires. Wires (Wildlife Informa1on, Rescue and Educa1on Service) is Australia’s largest wildlife rescue organisa1on and Janelle gave us some history of the organisa1on in our area.

Volunteers in our area cover the South Coast. It was very interes1ng listening to the work they do and especially the work that Janelle has been involved in. Janelle talked about so many different animals. Wires is always looking for volunteers or dona1ons of lots of items to help in the care of the wildlife. A7er the talk, President Julie presented Janelle with a small gi7 of apprecia1on.

The monthly mee1ngs are held at the Batemans Bay Soldiers Club. The next mee1ng of the Batemans Bay Evening View Club will be held on Wednesday 8 June 2022 at the Batemans Bay Soldiers Club 6.00 pm for 6.30 pm at a cost of $25.00. Visitors and guests are always welcome to come and join everyone and enjoy an evening with women from all walks of life and listening to a great guest speaker. For all enquiries please contact Julie on 0408 215 553 or Anita on 0447 114 198.

VIEW stands for Voice, Interests and Educa1on of Women and supports the Smith Family and the Learning for Life Program and helping young Australians in need to get the most out of their educa1on. The club was established in 1997 for women interested in mee1ng regularly with other women from all walks of life, providing them with an outlet to help others, as well as establishing las1ng friendships and contribu1ng to the community. We will be celebra1ng 60 years of VIEW in Australia in May with a func1on at the Soldiers Club.

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What’s On—Gig Guide May 27th - Mark Dabin at Batemans Bay Soldiers Club May 27th - Slava and Leonard Grigoryan at St Peters Broulee May 28th - Jacii Leigh at Club Catalina May 28th - Mark Dabin at Batemans Bay Soldiers Club May 28th - Steve Mar1n – Tuross Club (7.30pm) May 28th - Alexi PigoA at Tomakin Social Club May 28th - Inven1's version of the New World Symphony in a brilliant six-player arrangement by Glynn Davies 2.30 pm, St Paul's Anglican Church, Narooma Jun 3rd - Sirencs at Batemans Bay Soldiers Club June 4th - Flock of Haircuts at Club Catalina June 4th - Pearlez at Club Tuross Jun 4th - Sirencs at Batemans Bay Soldiers Club Jun 10th - Chris and Mick McGrath at Batemans Bay Soldiers Club Jun 11th - Chris and Mick McGrath at Batemans Bay Soldiers Club June 11th - Mick on Wheels at Club Catalina Jun 17th - Intensity Duo at Batemans Bay Soldiers Club Jun 18th - Intensity Duo at Batemans Bay Soldiers Club June 18th - Chris McGrath at Club Catalina Jun 18th - Archie at Smokey Dans Jun 24th - Simpson and Sampson at Batemans Bay Soldiers Club Jun 25th - Simpson and Sampson at Batemans Bay Soldiers Club

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TILBA WOODWORK SHOW @ Bate St, Central Tilba Halls June Long weekend – June 11 & 12 Love hand-made? Love the look of beau1fully cra7ed 1mber?

Then the annual Tilba Woodwork Show is for you. The Central Halls on the main street of Central Tilba hosts the 26th exhibi1on of fine woodwork cra7ed by ar1sans from north of Batemans Bay to south of Bega.

Exquisite handcra7ed items will be both on display and for sale, ranging from small toys to cuXng boards and serving plaAers, from fine jewelry boxes to pens, bowls - both func1onal and decora1ve, and much more. Come and watch the magic of wood turners at work on the lathes, and stroll through the Exhibi1on Hall and vote for your favorite piece on display.

In addi1on, this year the Dalmeny Quilters are our special guests and will have a display of their intricately designed quilts and other handmade items, most of which will be for sale.

Enter the raffle for the opportunity to win a variety of great prizes. The entry fee is $2.00 (cash) per adult and for children under the age of 16 entry is free.

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What’s on On Saturday May 28, the Inven1 Ensemble returns to Narooma with a six-player arrangement of Dvorak’s New World Symphony.

For several years now, Inven1 has had a close rela1onship with composer Glynn Davies, whose arrangements of large-scale orchestral works are absolutely brilliant.

Many of you will remember Inven1's wonderful performance of his version of Rimsky-Korsakov's Scheherazade in 2021 and we hope you'll enjoy this year's offering featuring flute, oboe, bassoon, violin, viola and cello:

Dvořák – Symphony No 9 - Brilliantly arranged for six players by Glynn Davies 2:30 pm Saturday May 28, St Paul’s Anglican Church, Narooma Tickets $28 from Mitre 10, Narooma & Nested on Wallaga, Bermagui, $30 at the door or from Trybooking hAps://www.trybooking.com/BZEMZ More info: 0439 648414 hAps://montaguechoristers.org/next-concert montague.choristers.narooma@gmail.com Kindly supported by Nanda Taylor

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What’s on For More info on the events below visit: h0ps://www.esc.nsw.gov.au/news-and-events/whats-on/

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What’s on—cinema

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Reading Gadfly 233 By Robert Macklin I don’t believe in miracles, either literally or figuratively. But sometimes there’s a conjunction of events so in tune with the times that it feels like some wondrous conspiracy of perfection. I don’t mean the election result, but rather the down-to-earth components that permitted it, beginning with the greatest single bulwark of our political stability, the Australian Electoral Commission.

They administer Australia’s preferential which is the best in the world. But their task is much bigger than that. It helps that voting is compulsory; and we wouldn’t change that for anything. The contenders don’t have to worry about getting out the vote; and it lessens the influence of the fanatical fringe groups.

But it does mean that the AEC has an enormous logistical task in establishing polling booths within easy reach to voters across an entire Continent, and to staff them with pleasant and knowledgeable folk to guide us through the process. And with Covid-19 once again on the rise they must mask and protect both them and the voters.

Our own experience, I suspect was fairly typical. Maybe we got a little lucky in parking right beside the modest queue at our grand daughters’ school. But as usual the ‘how to vote’ volunteers were perfectly polite. We waited no more than 20 minutes before reaching the entrance, where we were each given a short, sharpened pencil and directed to one of at least four separate queues. Ours led to a friendly woman who found the confusing surname (which follows Mac not Mc) in a trice; then repaired to one of 12 cardboard booths to mark all the squares where the biggest question was who to put last.

Then came the ‘declaration’ as we completed the vote, and I asked the lady collecting the pencils if I could keep mine as a souvenir. ‘Of course you can,’ she smiled. Back in the open air in multicultural Canberra, there were irresistible ‘democracy dumplings’ on offer, and I also took a sausage for old times’ sake. Then it was home with a glow of pride and the purchase of a bottle of champus for one result, shiraz for another.

Meanwhile, the wonderful AEC was preparing the count that in lesser hands would be like plunging into a vat of live octopuses and adding up the suckers on all eight limbs.

Instead, when 6 o’clock rolled round and Leigh Sales appeared with her hornrims at the ready, Antony Green fired up his amazing touch screen, and David Speers played with his red and blue squares –and brown in the middle – while Tanya Plibersek and Simon Birmingham, the human faces of their parties settled in.

That’s when we started counting the times someone said, ‘But these are only early figures…’ while odds on the shiraz shortened and the champers started to sweat. Tassie looked crook, Western Sydney worse, especially in Fowler.

Country booths rolled in, and they were awful.

Tanya was ‘hopeful’, whatever the hell that meant. Simon was insouciant…and that looked scary. But then, as those Teal women mounted their charge on the Morrison ramparts, the AEC (unlike Antony) was totally unfazed. Up went the figures and they just kept rising. Labor was making gains, but ‘minority’ became a catchword, until just after nine the Cavalry came roaring in from the West. That’s when, I suspect, the champus corks hit the ceilings over much of Canberra.

But not in the counting houses of the AEC public servants. They had a job to do: preserving our democracy with what someone called ‘bits of paper.’ robert@robertmacklin.com beagle weekly : Vol 261 May 27th 2022

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Reading—A beer with Baz Bazza swivelled as a chuckle reverberated around the bar with the odd whistle. Mick waved away the aAen1on as he took his seat at the bar table and greeted Bazza. He took a good sip of his full schooner and rubbed his freshly shaven head.

“Yeah….yeah…..righto, Bazza. I lost a bet with young Qiang up the street. She said I had to shave my head if ScoMo lost the elec1on.”

“And no glasses, Mick……. and by gee, I think you might of dropped a couple of kilos…….. You’re married to a lucky woman.”

“I’m trying out these new contact lenses, but I’m not sure if they’re improving my vision. As for the wife, she reckons I look like a thug…… but she can handle that, as long as I work on my aXtude…….Can you believe that?”

Bazza took in a breath to conceal a smile.

‘Sounds like the women in your life have spoken, Mick.”

Mick gave his shaven head a long rub.

“We’ll see about that, Bazza……. but it’s good bye ScoMo, and Joshy for that maAer, so you will be a bit stuffed for smart arse comments.”

Bazza sighed and took in Mick’s bald head for a long moment, un1l Mick’s barking dog had the patrons complaining.

Mick dropped a couple of exple1ves, walked over to the pub door and yelled “Shut up, Barny…….you’re a bloody embarrassment.”

“I’d get rid of that dog, Bazza, except it’s so bloody aAached to me. You know…..it pissed all over my leg last Saturday. Anyhow…… let’s talk about the football.”

Bazza nodded and they both took long sips.

“I’m finished with the Cronulla Sharks, Bazza. They are just too so7. They lack the toughness and hardness for the big games ahead……. I’m going to back in the Brisbane Broncos.”

Bazza let out a long, low whistle.

“That’s a big call, Mick. Toughness and hardness eh, Mick? Well, it suits your new look. ” Mick cursed as Barny again started howling for aAen1on.

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Moruya Books brings you #BookTok Love BookTok? Moruya Books has a dedicated stand to make it all the easier for BookTok readers to find the latest must-reads.

BookTok is a subcommunity on the app TikTok, focused on books and literature.

Creators make videos reviewing, discussing, and joking about the books they read. These books range in genre, but many creators tend to focus on young adult fic1on, young adult fantasy, and romance novels.

The Booktok creators are predominantly teenagers and young women. BookTok as a community was formed in 2020, a7er a video posted by TikTok user @caitsbooks gained popularity. This inspired more creators to begin pos1ng and gain a following, including mul1ple accounts run by publishing companies.

No idea what this is? If you have TicTok then search #booktok #booktok Australia and #booktokmademebuyit From myths, to art, history and everything in between.

Winter is a perfect 1me to take up a foreign language, learn to draw, dabble in history or classical Greek myths.

You have three months ahead to develop an en1rely new and fabulous passion for something you never had 1me to pick up before. What will this Winter bring?

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Reading Harvard Commencement Speech - Democracy, disinforma&on and kindness RT HON JACINDA ARDERN , May 27th, 2022 E oku manukura, nga pou haemata o te ngahere. e Piko o Te Mahuri, tera te 1pu o te rakau.

E 1pu, e rea, ka puta, ka ora. Tena koutou katoa.

President Bacow, Provost Garber, Governing Boards and deans, And most importantly, graduates.

In Te Reo Māori, the language of the indigenous people of New Zealand, I paid tribute to all of the esteemed guests who stand here in this great forest of knowledge. It is a privilege to be here, and I thank you for the honour.

There are some moments in life that make the world feel small and connected.

This is not one of them.

I am used to walking into a room in New Zealand and knowing at least someone. It is one of the beau1ful and comfor1ng aspects of living in a small country.

And while this moment feels incredibly daun1ng to me right now, I do take comfort knowing there are around 30 New Zealanders studying here, and sta1s1cally at least one of them will be my cousin.

But then there are some moments that serve to remind you, that despite distance, despite vastly different histories and experiences, there are many things that connect us.

In June 1989 the Prime Minister of Pakistan stood on this spot and delivered the commencement address: 1tled “Democra1c na1ons must unite.”

She spoke about her journey, the importance of ci1zenry, representa1ve government, human rights, and democracy.

I met Benazir Bhutto in Geneva in June of 2007. We both attended a conference that drew together progressive parties from around the world. Just seven months later she was assassinated.

There will be opinions and differing perspec1ves wriAen about all of us as poli1cal leaders. Two things that history will not contest about Benazir BhuAo. She was the first Muslim female Prime Minister elected in an Islamic country, when a woman in power was a rare thing. She was also the first to give birth in office.

The second and only other leader to have given birth in office almost 30 years later, was me.

My daughter, Neve Te Aroha Ardern Gayford, was born on the 21st of June 2018.

Benazir BhuAo’s birthday.

The path she carved as a woman feels as relevant today as it was decades ago, and so too is the message she shared here. In this place.

She said part way through her speech in 1989 the following: “We must realise that democracy… can be fragile.”

I read those words as I sat in my office in Wellington, New Zealand. A world away from Pakistan. And while the reasons that gave rise for her words then were vastly different, they s1ll ring true.

Democracy can be fragile.

This imperfect but precious way that we organise ourselves, that has been created to give equal voice to the weak and to the strong, that is designed to help drive consensus – it is fragile.

For years it feels as though we have assumed that the fragility of democracy was determined by dura1on.

That somehow the strength of your democracy was like a marriage – the longer you’d been in it, the more likely it was to s1ck.

But that takes so much for granted.

It ignores the fact that the founda1on of a strong democracy includes trust in ins1tu1ons, experts and government – and that this can be built up over decades but torn down in mere years.

It ignores that a strong democracy relies on debate and dialogue, and that even the oldest regimes can seek to control these forums, and the youngest can seek to liberate them.

It ignores what happens, when regardless of how long your democracy has been tried and tested – when facts are turned into fic1on, and fic1on turned into fact, you stop deba1ng ideas and you start deba1ng conspiracy.

It ignores the reality of what we are now being confronted by every single day.

Where I come from, we have a parliamentary representa1ve democracy. Without giving you a litany of fun

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Reading—RT HON JACINDA ARDERN facts on New Zealand you’re unlikely to need again – here’s the brief version.

We have a Mixed Member Propor1onal system, which essen1ally means every vote counts, and it’s ensured our parliament beAer reflects our communi1es. Almost 50 percent of our parliament are women, 20 percent are Māori, the indigenous people of New Zealand, and our Deputy Prime Minister is a proud gay man and sits amongst several other rainbow parliamentarians.

In the past ten years we have passed laws that include everything from the introduc1on of gay marriage and the banning of conversion therapy, right through to embedding a 1.5 degree climate change target into law, banning military style semi-automa1cs and assault rifles, and the decriminalisa1on of abor1on.

These are significant issues, and they have not been without debate and difference. But they are all examples of where we have navigated 1mes of deep change, without, for the most part, leaving deep ri7s.

But we have also seen the opposite. Whether it’s democra1c elec1ons that erupt into violence, or the COVID crisis exposing mistrust of experts, ins1tu1ons and governments – western democracies are seeing it and experiencing examples and New Zealand is no different.

Now I will admit to some trepida1on entering a discussion on how we strengthen our democracies when this issue is so easily and wrongly distorted into being opposed to free speech. But that fear is overshadowed by a greater fear of what will happen to our democracies, if we don’t act to firm up their founda1ons.

If we don’t find once again our ability to argue our corners, yes with the passion and fire that convic1on brings, but without the vitriol, hate and violence.

If we don’t find a way to ensure difference, that space where perspec1ves, experiences and debate give rise to understanding and compromise, doesn’t instead become division – the place of entrenchment, where dialogue departs, solu1ons shaAer, and a crevice between us becomes so deep that no one dares cross to the other side.

We are at a precipice, and rather than ask what caused it, today I want to talk about how we address it.

Now I am not an academic. I acknowledge, the robes on this occasion aren’t exactly truth in adver1sing.

Rather, I am a poli1cian from Morrinsville. As a point of geographic reference, it’s right next to Hobbiton. I’m not actually joking.

But in that small rural town of 5000 people where I spent most of my forma1ve years and will forever love for what it gave me, I lived in that important space that sits between difference and division.

I was raised a Mormon in a town where the dominant religions were Catholic, Anglican and Rugby. I was a woman interested in poli1cs, le7 wing poli1cs, in a region that had never in its en1re democra1c history, elected anyone other than a conserva1ve candidate.

These differences were a part of my iden1ty, but never a source of isola1on.

But I am old. And unques1onably, things have changed.

In fact, mine is the genera1on that sat on the cusp of the internet age.

I remember the first person in my school who had access to the internet. Her name was Fiona Lindsay and her father was the local accountant. A7er he had shut the office for the day, we would get the key and log onto his massive desktop computers, with screens so wide that the desks were 1ered to fit the whole thing in.

It was the 1990s. The interface and even what you used the internet for in those days was different. For a 1me it was almost as if the directory for this vast landscape didn’t exist. It was a modern ham radio. You would dial in, and talk to someone. Anyone. It was the spontaneity of connec1on that in some ways mirrored real life.

But as the opportuni1es to connect expanded, humans did what we have always done. We organised ourselves.

Social media plaForms were born offering the promise of connec1on and reconnec1on. We logged on in our billions, forming tribes and sub tribes. We published our thoughts, feelings and ideas freely. We found a place to share informa1on, facts, fic1on dressed up as facts, memes, and more cat videos than you ever thought possible.

We found a place to experience new ways of thinking and to celebrate our difference.

But increasingly, we use it to do neither of those things.

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Reading—RT HON JACINDA ARDERN As humans, we are naturally predisposed to reinforce our own views, to gather with people like us and avoid the dreaded sense of cogni1ve dissonance. We seek valida1on, confirma1on, reinforcement. And increasingly with the help of algorithms, what we seek, we are served, some1mes before we even know we’re looking.

Now I am not here to argue that social media is good, nor bad. It’s a tool. And as with anything, it’s the rules of the game and the way we engage with it that maAers.

But social media maAers a lot. And perhaps, much more than we thought.

On the 15th of March 2019, 51 people were killed in a terrorist aAack on two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand. The en1re brutal act was live-streamed on social media. The royal commission that followed found that the terrorist responsible was radicalised online.

In the a7ermath of New Zealand’s experience, we felt a sense of responsibility. We knew we needed significant gun reform, and so that is what we did. But we also knew that if we wanted genuine solu1ons to the issue of violent extremism online, it would take government, civil society and the tech companies themselves to change the landscape. The result was the Christchurch Call to Ac1on.

And while much has changed as a result, important things haven’t.

The 1me has come for social media companies and other online providers to recognise their power and to act on it.

That means upholding their own basic terms of service.

That means recognising the role they play in constantly cura1ng and shaping the online environments that we’re in. That algorithmic processes make choices and decisions for us – what we see and where we are directed – and that at best this means the user experience is personalised and at worst it means it can be radicalised.

It means, that there is a pressing and urgent need for responsible algorithm development and deployment.

We have the forums for online providers and social media companies to work on these issues alongside civil society and governments. And we have every reason to do it.

Let’s start with transparency in how algorithmic processes work and the outcomes they deliver. But let’s finish with a shared approach to responsible algorithms – because the 1me has come.

But tech companies, they are only part of the answer.

What we do as individuals in these spaces maAers too. Our willingness to recognise our own preconceived ideas. The level of cri1que we apply to what we engage with. And how we uphold our basic sense of humanity when interac1ng with others.

There’s a term that gets thrown around a lot – keyboard warrior. It’s used to refer to someone who makes aggressive or abusive posts online, o7en anonymously. I like the name. In my mind, when I read something especially horrific on my feed, I imagine it’s wriAen by a lone person unacquainted with personal hygiene prac1ces, dressed in a poorly fiAed super hero costume – one that is baggy in all the wrong places.

Keyboard warrior or not though, it’s s1ll something that has been wriAen by a human, and it’s something that has been read by one too.

I ‘do’ my own social media. I always have. A7er all, it has been described as the new ‘town square’. But we all know that it’s more than just news and informa1on being shared these days.

Recently I had the privilege of joining ex German Chancellor, Angela Merkel on a panel. I have long been in awe of her leadership, not least for her endurance. She was in power for 16 years. I once asked her how she managed it, her response was “things have changed a lot.” In the panel discussion, she reflected on some of that change, by commen1ng that: “In the old days we had certain events that happened within our socie1es, and television reported it, and the next day everyone talked about it.”

Today, even that simple act has changed.

What we consider to be mainstream media outlets have proliferated but ownership structures have not.

Mainstream media have layers of accountabili1es and journalis1c expecta1ons that others, who also present informa1on to us, don’t.

There is compe11on for adver1sing revenue with subscrip1on services and paywalls, all to aid in the survival of the fiAest – with fiAest now defined by how easy it is to mone1se your content.

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Reading—RT HON JACINDA ARDERN There are those far more learned than I who will argue where the source of the scourge of disinforma1on lies.

Within your own campus, you have those who will argue that the current problems of disinforma1on are not the result of algorithms or trolls, but of “asymmetric media structures decades in the making.”

I am not here to argue either way. Because at its heart, what we are in the middle of isn’t really new.

Thomas Rid argues that the modern era of disinforma1on began in the early 1920s “during the Great Depression, in an era of journalism transformed by radio, newly cut throat and fast paced” and that what has followed since has come in waves, including in mid-2010, “with disinforma1on reborn and reshaped by new technologies and internet culture.”

Others point to the accelera1on of the informa1on and disinforma1on flow that comes with each new technology that enables mass duplica1on and distribu1on – from photocopiers to casseAe tapes. The only thing that has changed perhaps, is speed.

But as Rid concludes, either way, “the stakes are enormous – for disinforma1on corrodes the founda1on of liberal democracy, our ability to assess facts on their merits, and to self-correct accordingly.”

I accept the picture I am pain1ng may seem overwhelming and insurmountable. But I am an op1mist at heart.

And while we cannot change everything about the environment we are in – we can change ourselves.

To build greater strength and resilience, in spite of the headwinds around us.

And I see examples of that every day.

Leah Bell and Waimarama Anderson were two young students from a public school in New Zealand called Otorohanga College. They couldn’t understand why every young New Zealander didn’t learn at school about New Zealand history including the New Zealand Wars, the conflict between Bri1sh and colonial troops and Māori in the 19th century.

These two students pushed for change, presen1ng a pe11on to parliament. And they succeeded. Next year, for the first 1me, our young people are universally learning about their past, their culture, and their history.

But what is important here is not just what our young people learn, but how.

In a disinforma1on age, we need to learn to analyse and cri1que informa1on. That doesn’t mean teaching ‘mistrust’, but rather as my old history teacher, Mr Fountain extolled: “to understand the limita1ons of a single piece of informa1on, and that there is always a range of perspec1ves on events and decisions.”

Our history shows us the importance of this. But so too does our present.

You are, and will always be surrounded by bias. You will con1nue to be exposed to disinforma1on. And over1me, the ‘noise’ you are surrounded by will probably only get worse.

And perhaps that is why, when your own cons1tu1on was adopted, Benjamin Franklin was asked what had been created and replied “A republic, if you can keep it.”

If YOU can keep it.

Yes, diversity of voice in mainstream media maAers. The responsibility of social media maAers. Teaching our kids to deal with disinforma1on and the role we play as leaders all maAers.

But so do you.

How you choose to engage with informa1on, deal with conflict, or confront debate, how you choose to address being baited, or hated – it all maAers.

In the overwhelming challenges that lay in front of us, in our constant efforts to reach into the systems, the structures, the power, don’t overlook the impact of simple steps that are right in front of you.

The impact that we each have as individuals.

To make a choice to treat difference with empathy and kindness.

Those values that exist in the space between difference and division. The very things we teach our children, but then view as weakness in our leaders.

The issues we navigate as a society will only intensify. The disinforma1on will only increase. The pull into the comfort of our tribes will be magnified. But we have it within us to ensure that this doesn’t mean we fracture.

We are the richer for our difference, and poorer for our division.

Through genuine debate and dialogue, through rebuilding trust in informa1on and one another, through empathy – let us reclaim the space in between.

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Reading—history 100 Years Ago: May 27th 2022 Messrs. E. de Mestre and G. E. Siddall no1fy in this issue dissolu1on of partnership in the business of Moruya Refrigera1ng Works.

PERSONS on the look-out for a comfortable home and an excep1onally rich small farm, will have the opportunity of doing so on next Saturday week, when Mrs. J. Strahan’s property at Mynora will be submiAed to auc1on at the “Examiner” Office by R. H. Harvison. The property includes the far-famed Mynora orchard.

AN extraordinary accident befell Mr. Carter, manager of the Narooma Cheese Factory, on Monday. He was travelling to Bega per motor car when a few miles out of Cobargo a stone was thrown up by one of the wheels and struck him on the forehead, inflic1ng a nasty wound.

MESSRS. P. Connors and A. E. Graham were the successful tenderers for the contract of car1ng 800 cubic yards of metal from the Shire stone crusher on to the Bodalla road near Ninderra.

THE following resolu1on was carried at the Shire Conference : “That the conference enter a strong protest against the unfair condi1on aAaching to the allotment of the main roads grant, namely, encumbering the acceptance of the grant with an obliga1on on the Council to spend an unreasonably large amount of its own funds in addi1on on the main roads.”

During recess at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Empire Day, the children at the local Public School saluted the flag, and addresses were delivered by Mr. R. L. Dawson, President of the Parent’s and Ci1zens’ Associa1on, Revs. G. A. Sanders and W. N. Whiteman, and patrio1c songs rendered by the scholars. To their delight the youngsters were granted half a holiday.

Personal and Otherwise. – Dr. Cutler and his bride have returned and taken up their residence in “Kildare House,” Queen Street.

The banns of marriage of Miss Irene Lawler and Mr. Charles Cur1s of Nerrigundah, were read in the Sacred Heart Church, Moruya on Sunday.

Mrs. J. Bishop has leased her Glenduart property to her son, Mr. Greg Bishop, and has decided to reside in town, if a suitable coAage is obtainable.

Dr. M. Stormon, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Stormon, jnr., of Eurobodalla, is home on a visit to his parents.

Our clever young medico, who is prac1cing at Rockdale, is, we understand, shortly to join the benedicts.

Through a fall, Mr. “Ted” Donovan, son of Mrs. M. Donovan, of Gundary and who has been almost totally blind for a number of years, received a severe gash to his face and head. A few hours later serious symptoms manifested themselves and Dr. Quilter ordered the pa1ent’s immediate removal to a Sydney hospital. beagle weekly : Vol 261 May 27th 2022

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A New Exhibi&on explores Australians love of boats REMARKABLE – Stories Of Australians And Their Boats At the Moruya Museum, 85 Campbell Street, Moruya.

From 15 May un*l the end of June. (opening hours 10 – 12 Wednesday/Friday/Saturday Australia’s history is populated with mari1me related stories. With over 1,000 rivers and a coast that stretches for more than 36,000 kilometres, it is no surprise that Australia abounds with stories of people who have lived and worked on the water. This exhibi1on presents some of those stories, exploring the remarkable connec1ons between people and their boats.

Remarkable, created by the Australian Mari1me Museums Council (AMMC) and the Australian Na1onal Mari1me Museum, provides an opportunity for regional audiences to discover na1onal and local stories.

The exhibi1on serves to highlight local stories of small communi1es that may be unknown to wider audiences.

Explore MDHS.org.au to find more boa1ng stories in the Moruya district.

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arts Embers, Epicorm: Art of the Eurobodalla - A Far South Coast response to the Black Summer Fires of 2019/2020.

Coming soon to Willoughby Incinerator Art Space in July, seven female ar1sts from the Eurobodalla region of New South Wales will share their personal crea1ve responses of experiencing the devasta1ng fire event and its a7ermath - capturing elements of regenera1on, hope, resilience and collabora1ve healing, with a stark reminder of the fragility of our enviro-human coexistence and the urgency to enact our environmental responsibili1es.

Collec1vely, through pain1ng, printmaking, sculpture, glass and installa1on works, the mul1-genera1onal, Indigenous and non-Indigenous ar1sts, invite viewers to experience the region’s emergence from the ashscape - celebrate the surprising beauty of revival on the most infinitesimal scale, whilst simultaneously grappling with the reality of our personal and environmental vulnerabili1es.

Featuring works by Walbunja/Ngarigo Cheryl DavisonOverton, Mirabel Fitzgerald, Jennifer Hawkins, Julie Mia Holmes, Raewyn Lawrence, Amy Schleif and Jo Victoria, Embers, Epicorm provides a unique opportunity for Eurobodalla based ar1sts to share their artwork and stories outside of their region in a metro seXng, in a 1me when grieving and rebuilding a7er the fire event has been disrupted by the onslaught of COVID-19.

Embers, Epicorm is curated by Independent Curator, Nicole Wallace. The exhibi1on runs from 6 to 24 July at Incinerator Art Space, 2 Small Street, Willoughby.

Join in at the Opening Event Friday 8 July, 6 to 8pm, and the Ar1st Talk on Saturday 9 July from 1 to 2pm. Stay tuned for further event details at hAps://www.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/Events/EmbersEpicorm-Art-of-the-Eurobodalla Embers, Epicorm: Art of the Eurobodalla is supported by South East Arts. Willoughby City Council is gratefully acknowledged for the provision of Incinerator Art Space.

A por1on of proceeds will be donated to SHASA – Southcoast Health and Sustainability Alliance- a local Eurobodalla not for profit community organisa1on which undertakes prac1cal projects to achieve a more resilient community

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The 2022 South Coast Tennis Open tournament will be held 10-13th June (long weekend) at the Batemans Bay Tennis Club, Hanging Rock. The Batemans Bay Tennis Club is a non profit organisa1on run by volunteer members and we are very proud to hold such a pres1gious event.

The tournament combines an AMT (Australian Money Tournament) which acts as a stepping stone to the Australian Pro Tour and offers both prize money and Australian Ranking Points and also a compe11on for local players in three different divisions.

AMT matches or Open events include Men’s and Women’s Singles, and Men’s and Women’s Doubles. This level is for the very high standard of player who is experienced in playing tournaments and is ac1vely compe1ng for ranking points in Australia and on the satellite to interna1onal level, qualifiers will be played on Friday 10 June.

The tournament has been running successfully for many years, and is the South Coast’s highest profile tennis event of the year. It aAracts up to 200 players over the weekend, plus their families and supporters.

Spectators get in free, players can register via the link hAps://tournaments.tennis.com.au/.../C690B898-4715-4B03..

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Flathead Tagging Records Set! The trophy flathead tagging program has been powering along in a selected number of estuaries along the coast since early 2016.

With a small team of dedicated and passionate anglers, there have been over 1,230 dusky flathead tagged and 170 reported as recaptured. While many flathead recaptures are o7en short term (less than 60 days), the program has now started to receive more longer-term recaptures which adds to our knowledge base and understanding of this popular recrea1onal species.

One par1cular dusky recapture has set the bar for the longest 1me at liberty (days) and overall growth in cm. This fish was one of the first tagged under the “trophy flaXe fishery” concept. The fish was originally tagged on 9 December 2016 by passionate angler and local fishing guru Peter Dugan, who owns and operates South Coast Estuary Charters.

The fish was tagged in the Tuross River and measured in at 63.8cm.

On 7 February 2022 the tagged fish was then recaptured in the Tuross River by angler Brian Rowley. A7er the ini1al excitement of catching such a quality fish, Brian quickly got the details of the tag, measured the fish on a wet brag mat and then took a few quick snaps before re-releasing the fish in excellent condi1on.

While the fish had moved less than one nau1cal mile from its original release loca1on, it is the other data obtained that made this recapture exci1ng. The dusky had been at liberty for over 5 years and 2 months (1886 days) and had grown an impressive 23.2cm to 87cm during that period!

Each reported recapture contributes to our understanding of par1cular fish species. If you are lucky enough to recapture a tagged fish, please ensure you report it using our online recapture form, which can be found here: hAps:// bit.ly/3NqLVId .

The Game Fish Tagging Program is a great example of your license fees at work!

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Moruya Women’s Golf Wednesday 25th May Once again it was really tough going, a7er more rain on Tuesday night, for the player’s who par1cipated in a Captain vs President stableford.

Barbara Swain was the winner for the Captain’s side with an enviable 34 neA whilst Marie Muriwai led the President’s side with 33 neA on C/B. Balls went to the Captain’s team, who won by 3 points, whilst the President’s team received a well deserved chocolate.

Above: Marie Muriwai and Barbara Swain

Results from the 4BBB Stableford held on Wednesday 18th May Congratula1ons to the two winner’s on defying condi1on's and coming in with most decent scores: 1st Place went to Lyn Gibbs with 31 neA on C/B Runner-up was Margaret Douglas also with 31 neA Balls went to M Muriwai, B Swain, P Nash, L Doolan, V Goodwin, C Becker Right: Lyn Gibbs

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Tuross Head Bowls Joel Hilliard (photo) has regained his 1tle as the Tuross Head Men’s Bowls Club Champion a7er a hard fought win in the final of the Major Singles Championship against the defending Champion, Peter Macdonald.

A7er several delays the final was played last Saturday in ideal condi1ons. The green was playing very well – the need to prepare the green for the 3 days of the May Carnival had it in top condi1on.

Both players also benefiAed from playing 3 full days in the Carnival enabling them to hone their skills a7er a period of 1me when it was difficult to get much prac1ce.

The early ends of the game were very close with both players sharing the spoils. They had both won 5 ends a7er 10 ends had been played with Hilliard holding a slight advantage of 9 – 7. Hilliard then made the first move of the game when he was able to win 5 ends in a row, including a crucial haul of 4 shots on the 13th end. He moved to a commanding lead of 20 – 7.

It was then Macdonald’s turn to control the game. The 1ghtness of the play was such that it didn’t take much to swing the momentum. Macdonald won 5 consecu1ve ends to narrow the margin to 20 – 16 a7er 20 ends. It was now anyone’s game!

However, both players were very conscious of how close the finish line was. With the new rule of the winner being the first player to 25 shots – it was first to 31 shots – they could not afford a slip up. Hilliard was able to play a match winning shot on the 21st end to pick up 3 shots to move him in sight of victory at 23 – 16. He was able to wrap up the match on the next end!

It was an excellent final played between the two best singles players in the club as they have demonstrated over the last three seasons. Congratula1ons to Joel who adds another 1tle to his growing list of achievements. Peter acquiAed himself very well and , while disappointed, he should be proud of his achievements!

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Rugby: **INDIGENOUS ROUND 2022 **INDIGENOUS ROUND 2022 - This Saturday Batemans Bay 'Boars' Rugby Union post: Important and exci1ng day on our calendar as we host our annual indigenous round, a day we come together to celebrate culture. Thanks again to Marymead who are the event sponsor, a partnership from the beginning - the day begins with our mighty under 10s from 11am, the future of the club and liAle warriors smoking ceremony, welcome to country and cultural dancing from 12pm, not to be missed as a highlight of the day - jersey presenta1on from 12:40pm.

Huge thanks to Sean Kinchela who designed the jersey. Alongside representa1ves from the playing group they will tell its story and significance, this is definitely not a jersey to miss!!

- the Grande Olde Boars will face the Wobbly Indigenous Gents from 1:30pm, an annual fixture with all welcome to dust off the boots, and join a team to relive past glories.

- 2:30pm see the main game, Boars v Bungendore Mudchooks, no bigger test for our men as they look to get their season back on track FREE jumping castle from 12:30pm Full canteen

Dalmeny Boardriders is co-hos&ng Surfing NSW Far South Coast Junior Regional Titles Dalmeny Boardriders is co-hos1ng Surfing NSW Far South Coast Junior Regional Titles (Bawley Point to Victorian Border) – 1 day event, this Saturday 28th May with Surfing NSW. Surfing’s youngest emerging talent will meet defending champions and current junior compe1tors when the 2022 Ocean and Earth comp gets underway.

Join in for a fabulous spectator event where under 12, 14, 16 and 18 divisions challenge themselves and take their compe11ve surfing to the next level.

Just like their monthly comps, Dalmeny Boardriders will have a scrump&ous BBQ and delicious homemade treats for sale. Bring your coins and your refillable water boAles The comp kicks off at 8am and will be held at one of the beaches between Narooma Bar and Dalmeny Main.

Keep an eye on the socials (Facebook/Insta: Dalmeny Boardriders Associa1on) for an update of loca1on on the day. beagle weekly : Vol 261 May 27th 2022

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Small Field Ba0le Harsh Condi&ons At Tuross Vets With rain overnight and the course already very wet, a small field of 27 players registered for the Tuross Head Veterans Golf single stableford event on Wednesday 25 May 2022.

Winner on the day was Steve Johnston with a fine score of 21 points, bea1ng home Ross Hendy with 18, and both Len Rogers and Rick Brake on 17. Minor prizes went to Ian Miller, 16, Leonie Snodgrass, 15, and Steve Gardner also on 15.

Neil Mather took out the Bradman award, whilst nearest the pins went to Steve Johnston on the 4th, Bruce Harding on the 6th, and to Teri Swanbury and Steve Johnston on the 7th. Len Rogers took out the Accuracy drive compe11on.

Broulee Runner’s Results Wednesday 25 May 2022 This evening the rain stayed away, and we had 15 actual runners to stay dry and avoid the mud. We celebrated Janelle Morgan 100th run. Janelle started back in September 2014 and was accompanied by Husband Steve and daughter Carissa. Between them they have notched up 384 runs and if you throw in sons Lucas and Mitch 11 runs it is geXng very significant.

We need to celebrate the achievements of the younger Broulee runners, who put in excellent performances at district cross country championships whilst represen1ng their schools. The list is not conclusive but features some of these local athletes. These that come to our no1ce are Caitlan Seidel, Sophie and Alexis Carver, Poppy Melgaard, Rosie McPartland, Tino Lopres1, Tom Ireson and Kirra Pendlebury. We look forward to hearing of their results and others at the state Cross Country Championship.

Special thanks go to Tori Hennig, who filled in as our 1mer this evening.

Narooma Ladies Golf results Monday 23rd May only ten Narooma ladies braved the weather condi1ons and played in a medley stableford. Dorelle Monteith was the overall winner with a score of 33 off handicap of 14. Balls to 26 OCB. Wednesday 25th May we had a bigger field and a much nicer day with 27 ladies playing a stableford event.

Once again Sylvia Donohoe was the winner with a score of 36 off handicap of 3. Runner up was Bec Smart with a score of 33 off handicap of 16.

Division 2 winner was Vicky Connaughton with a score of 32 off handicap of 29. Robyn GibleA was runner up pos1ng a score of 31 OCB. Balls to 31.

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Your Tackle World Moruya Fishing Report Moruya River.

The river has been fishing really well this last week. Good schools of nice sized tailor have graced the buckets of many anglers this week.

Fish up to 55-60cm have been taken using small to medium sized metals. The quarry wharf through to Preddy’s wharf has been the main area of ac1vity on the top of the 1de. Funnily enough the tailor have shunned baits in preference to spun up metals. This should con1nue this weekend. Eaten fresh, and not frozen, tailor is a tasty fish to fillet up and fry or smoke! Get amongst it while they are accessible in the river.

Flathead, Bream and Trevally have all also been taken this week, with all the usual haunts throughout the system holding fish. It is finally great to see the whole system star1ng to fire now that the dirt levels have dropped. Let’s make the most of it before we get more rain!

Tuross River.

The tailor have also taken up residence in Tuross this week, adding to the list of species this premiere waterway has to offer visi1ng and local anglers. Flathead con1nue to make up the bulk of the catches, but Bream, Trevally and the odd salmon are also being taken throughout the en1re system. Working under schools of feeding Tailor is a great place to start looking for XOS sized Flathead and the odd mulloway. Both these fish will always take an easy feed op1on over ac1vely hun1ng down their prey. GeXng a so7 plas1c or bait below an ac1vely feeding Tailor bite can be tricky. Try cas1ng upstream of the bite and let your presenta1on sink in under the school to avoid bite offs for those that lurk below.

Rock and Beach.

Drummer, salmon, Tailor, Whi1ng and Bream all con1nue to be on the chew from the local beaches and rock plaForms this week. Expect the Whi1ng to start slowing up as the water cools, although looking at the surface temp charts, the water seems to have gone up in temp this week a liAle. The salmon and tailor have been taken on both spun up metals as well as pillies on gang hooks. So op1ons are available for everyone this weekend. The crays are star1ng to show up on the local ledges this week, and the will get thicker as the water temps drop even further. A placed lobster pot or diving are two popular methods of geXng a feed.

Offshore.

Snapper, Flathead and Gummy’s have all con1nued to find their way over the sides of the local offshore crews this week. I did have reports of Northern Bluefin Tuna off of Durras this week. These fish move fast, and if you aren’t there at the right moment, finding them again is nigh impossible.

Below you will find the pin for the ar1ficial reef, it’s co-ordinates can be seen at the top of the screenshot.

What are your plans for the weekend, drop a comment below and let us know. Even beAer s1ll would be a pic of anything you catch.

Don’t forget that we are s1ll looking for someone to join the Tackle World Moruya family as a weekend casual. If you think that is something you would be interested in, send us your resume to: gfmoruya@bigpond.com or drop it in to the store in person.

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

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real estate South Coast Property Specialists (Carlene Franzen) Tips #1098:

Do You Own a Rental Property? The ATO is Watching Every year the ATO focuses on specific areas in the community where they want to ensure that taxation laws are being complied with. This year, we are advised, there are four key areas where the ATO will focus their efforts however the one that will be of particular interest to the readers of this “Franzen Tips” will be their focus on rental property income and deductions. The ATO has advised they will be looking closely to ensure that owners of rental properties are declaring all of the rental income in their tax returns and that the deductions are relevant and proportionate to the specific property.

A representative of the ATO (Tim Loh) said that they will be looking at “problem areas where we see people making mistakes”. Of course they didn’t elaborate if those mistakes were deliberate or accidental but when it comes to the ATO ignorance is probably not much of an excuse anyway. He went on to say that taxpayers should follow the three golden rules and make sure they satisfy the following requirements:

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You must have spent the money yourself and weren’t reimbursed.

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If the expense is for a mix of income producing and private use, you can only claim the portion that relates to producing income.

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You must have a record to prove it.

The ATO advises rental property owners to confirm they are also not overlooking any income generated from the property during the course of the year. For example, this could be income from “short-term rental arrangements, insurance payouts and rental bond money you retain”.

Mr Loh added: “We know a lot of rental property owners use a registered tax agent to help with their tax affairs. I encourage you to keep good records, as all rental income and deductions need to be entered manually. “If we do notice a discrepancy it may delay the processing of your refund as we may contact you or your registered tax agent to correct your return. We can also ask for supporting documentation for any claim that you make after your notice of assessment issues.”

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