Beagle Weekender Vol 267 July 8th 2022

Vol 267 July 8th 2022

Your FREE online Eurobodalla weekend magazine.

Photo: Brian Kinsela Your Beagle Weekly Index Arts ……………………. 23 Cinema ……………….. 17 Community ………………3 to 12 Reading ……………………..18 to 22 No(ces………………………… 34 Sport and Fishing ………. 24 to 29 Editorial …………………..2, What’s On …………….... 13 to 16

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editorial Welcome to this week’s editorial, One of my many daily pleasures is to take my dogs for a walk. They have their favourite route that takes them by all the key stops, perfumed no doubt, by other dogs earlier that day. I am very much of the opinion that the walk belongs to the dogs and not to me. This is their (me to engage in the wider world, their wider world as much as mine.

But the walks also allow me (me to refresh, to reset from the noise of life and to shut out, as best as able, the human issues at hand, from Covid to recessions and war, and focus instead on the nature of where I live route. From soaring pelicans and eagles, to (ny thornbills. Wildlife at every turn.

Today I stopped and watched Mrs Wallaby with Li<le Joey out of the pouch, both with their bellies capturing the warmth of the early morning sun that beamed in via a narrow sha= between trees to illuminate their otherwise cold, shadowy world.

Each and every day for years on years I have watched genera(ons of these swamp wallabies that call this local strip of cliff, faced, coastal scrub their home. New ones are born, the old go to god, and the cycle con(nues year a=er year. Mostly there are one or two adults but of late there has been three. They are doing well and there is no shortage of food so they tend to stay put. Much like the li<le family of red-necked wallabies on my front lawn who delight in ea(ng the new shoots of my lemon tree. To me it is their lawn and their garden as much as it is mine.

Once you stop, and begin to take in the moment, the bush around you comes alive with birdlife. You begin to no(ce the leaves changing, trees are coming into flower, and that the there is no silence. As you become more aware of the sounds you hear the added bass boom of the sea as waves slap at the shore. And then come the smells. The perfumes of the bush, the gumleaves warming in the sun as you pass the eucalypts, the smell of the salt and seaweed that dri=s in from the east.

All of this is there to enjoy. To remind us to marvel that we are alive on a planet hurtling through space. A rich reminder to look at it all from a fresh perspec(ve. If only we learn to stop for a minute and drink it all in.

The wildlife is always there. It is just a ma<er of stopping and, with the right eye, seeing it. The pounding of the surf is a constant for most of us who live within 100 metres of the sea. We just need to listen and stand in awe of how absolutely fortunate we are to even exist to see it all. The nature of it all is overwhelming.

But for one reason or another we appear to think of ourselves as being outside of nature and not part of it.

Our human condi(on seems to think that nature is simply a nice wallpaper. Rarely do we take (me to remind ourselves that we are also nature and our very being is (ed to our surrounds. We exist because of six inches of topsoil and rain. Like every other land animal, plant or bird on the planet. A lungful of sea air, a chorus of birdcall and the curious morning stare of a mother wallaby can remind us and reset our values.

Genera(on a=er genera(on of wallabies have watched most of us hurry by from one important task to the next in our very noisy lives. I watch dogs being ‘dragged’ along on their walks. No sniffs, no stops for a pee, just short leads with a “Heel, Heel” and a reluctant “Sit” at every intersec(on. Much like the Mad Rabbit most of the daily dog walkers seem to be in an awful hurry to somewhere.

Without ques(on many of us are living in difficult (mes. Along with Covid stress there is financial stress, and of late, survival stress as food costs rise along with fuel, gas, and just about everything else. These stresses only add to the residue that s(ll lingers on in many of us from the days of the bushfires. We were reminded of our mortality and challenged to reconsider what was important in life. Time are changing as more and more people exodus the “grind” and look for a life change. This our housing crisis.

There is much to worry about in a world with so many uncertain(es. But one thing we can all do is to go for a walk. To disengage from the noise and to stop for a minute to drink in the air, to listen to the sea, to watch the birds and the wallabies, and to reset.

We all chose to live in this stunning corner of the Earth, and from (me to (me we need to remind ourselves why.

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Expanded eligibility for fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose An addi(onal 7.4 million people will now be eligible to receive a fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose from next week a=er the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisa(on (ATAGI) updated its recommenda(ons.

An addi(onal 7.4 million people will now be eligible to receive a fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose from next week a=er the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisa(on (ATAGI) updated its recommenda(ons.

This will help provide addi(onal protec(on from severe disease against the emerging surge of Omicron subvariant infec(ons and reduce the burden on Australian hospitals and the health care system in coming months.

The Australian Government has accepted the recommenda/ons of the ATAGI vaccine experts and will open the fourth dose to those newly eligible from Monday, 11 July.

ATAGI specifically recommended that people aged 50 to 64 years should have their fourth dose, while people aged 30 to 49 years may choose to have a fourth shot.

ATAGI reiterated that people who had already been eligible for the fourth dose, including those aged 65 years and over, remain at higher risk of severe disease and death from COVID-19.

As at 7 July 2022, 60 per cent of people aged 65 years and over have had their fourth dose. People who haven’t already received it are strongly encouraged to have it as soon as possible.

ATAGI also recommended the interval between vaccine doses, or prior infec(on (whichever comes later), be reduced from four months to three months to provide earlier addi(onal protec(on.

ATAGI did not support making the fourth dose available to healthy adults under the age of 30 years as it was not clear whether the benefits outweighed the risks in this popula(on group.

Almost 14 million people in Australia aged 16 and over have received three or more doses of COVID-19 vaccine.

People aged 50 years and over who haven’t yet had a fourth vaccine are encouraged to make an appointment as soon as possible to ensure they are up to date with their vaccina(on and have the greatest protec(on possible against COVID-19.

ATAGI con(nues to recommend that people in eligible at-risk popula(on groups, including those who are severely immunocompromised (for these people, it will be a fi=h dose) or who have underlying medical condi(ons, receive their fourth dose.

ATAGI has noted the number of people in Australia ill from respiratory virus infec(ons, including from COVID -19, has increased over the past few months, placing an increased strain on the Australian health care system, par(cularly hospitals.

A surge in cases of COVID-19 BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants is a contribu(ng factor and is expected to worsen in coming months.

Increasing the uptake of fourth doses in the most at-risk popula(on groups during this (me is an(cipated to play a limited, but important, role in reducing the risk to individuals of severe outcomes while taking pressure off Australia’s health care system.

ATAGI has expressed concern that the take up of the first booster dose, and the fourth dose among those who had already been eligible, has not been high enough and emphasises the importance of vaccina(on in preven(ng severe disease and death during this (me, par(cularly in older adults and people aged 16 years and older with a medical condi(on or disability.

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Announcing The Atlas Of Life: Coastal Wilderness 2022 Photo Compe//on A=er a two year break, it’s again (me to celebrate the wonder and beauty of our region's biodiversity. Local Naturalist group Atlas of Life invite all in the community to send your best photos of wild nature from across the Atlas of Life in the Coastal Wilderness region, the Sapphire Coast of NSW. Entry is simple and there are some great prizes on offer, including a 2 night stay at luxurious glamping retreat Tanja Lagoon Camp, a restaurant voucher from Wheelers Seafood Restaurant, a guided photography walk with local eco-tourism ouRit Navigate Expedi(ons and whale watching expedi(ons with Sapphire Coastal Adventures.

Entry is open to all ages, and to residents and visitors to the Sapphire Coast alike. The only requirement is that you are a registered contributor to the Atlas of Life in the Coastal Wilderness database in iNaturalist. Join here. h<ps://www.inaturalist.org/projects/atlas-of-lifein-the-coastal-wilderness Head to the Atlas of Life Website to enter, and also view some of the spectacular images from previous years’ compe((ons. Browse the site to see what we get up to along our coastal wilderness. There is an easy form to use to enter, and entries close on 31st August 2022 h<ps://atlasoflife.org.au/ https://atlasoflife.org.au/2022-photo-competition-landing

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TeenSafe Moruya is helping to create a brighter future for the local community TeenSafe Moruya is helping to create a brighter future for the local community and making a difference at a grassroots level, in part, thanks to funding from IMB Bank Community Founda(on.

A group of local teens were put through the course for L plate and P plate drivers this morning at Moruya Speedway Complex.

Teensafe has been opera(ng its training courses for over 20 years.

Working with trained instructors in a safe and controlled environment, teenagers are provided with a safe driving experience and behind-the-wheel educa(on through a combina(on of prac(cal (80%) and theore(cal (20%) learning. Areas covered include safe accelera(on and braking, car maintenance, blind spots, steering, aUtude and behaviour, stopping distances, impacts of peer pressure and the effects of drugs and alcohol.

The course is run by Gary Smith, TeenSafe Manager, with Surfair Motor Sports Club and The Bay Beginners Driving School. For further info and registra(on form, go to www.teensafemoruya.org Funding received in 2021 was to support the upkeep of their vehicle fleet used for training and help them con(nue to deliver the program. Community groups, chari(es and not-for-profits are encouraged to apply for the 2022 round of funding for their projects at www.imb.com.au/community before 15 July 2022.

TeenSafe are looking to acquire more automa(c cars to add to their manual fleet. If you have a car that you feel might suit contact garys.home@bigpond.com

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Welcome Bailey Seamer: Trekking over 5000km along the east coast of Australia Bailey Seamer set out on May 16th, 2022 to begin her year’s journey Trekking over 5000km along the en(re east coast of Australia.

The trek started at the most southern point of Australia at Wilsons Promontory to then traverse along the eastern coastline of three states and finishing at the most northern (p of Cape York Peninsula in Queensland.

This large-scale trek is mo(vated to join the growing movement and conversa(ons around mental health awareness, with the inten(on of raising funds for the Black Dog Ins(tute and their ongoing commitment to research, resources, and services.

Bailey said "My ambi(ous goal of walking the East Coast of Australia stems from my own personal journey living with bipolar disorder.

Through adapta(on, management and substan(al amount of love and support, I have developed tools for mental health with hiking & connec(ng with nature being a major component.

"Coupled with a strong desire to provide all I can to others I intend to explore what mental health support resources are available and accessible to people along the east coast of Australia and advocate for people to access supports and treatments.

"My dream is to raise awareness through community engagement along the eastern seaboard while encouraging an open aUtude surrounding mental health and comba(ng s(gma. I also hope for future genera(ons to inherit be<er societal acceptance, treatments, and management for years to come.

Bailey is in the Eurobodalla and has been enjoying Tuross Head. As of yesterday she has walked over 800km.

Jump on to Bailey's website for more informa(on. h<ps://www.wandering-minds.org Bailey will be in the region for the next week or so before heading north.

If you are interested in dona(ng to the Black Dog Ins(tute or sponsoring me personally, informa(on can be found on the website or the link below: h<ps://www.teamblackdog.org.au/fundraisers/wanderingminds Instagram: h<ps://instagram.com/wandering_minds_walk Facebook: h<ps://www.facebook.com/wanderingmindswalk beagle weekly : Vol 267 July 8th 2022

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Everyone in Batemans Bay is encouraged to par/cipate in Connec ons2022 The Na(onal Mental Health Commission has launched its Making Connec ons for Your Mental Health and Wellbeing program (Connec ons2022). Connec ons2022 is an outreach program of the Commission that seeks to connect with people where they live, learn and work across diverse Australian communi(es in every State and Territory.

The Commission wants to hear from everyone, and Connec ons2022 will provide a plaRorm for all to share.

This will include listening to people’s everyday experiences of the mental health and suicide preven(on systems and discussing what improvements look and feel like for them. Connec ons2022 will help the Commission deepen its understanding of the current status of our na(onal systems and provide it with cri(cal insights as it develops a Na onal Outcomes Framework.

Understanding the impact of changes being made by all governments to the mental health system is cri(cal to ensuring we are on the right track. There is no subs(tute for understanding the reality of people who are engaged with the system, par(cularly from consumers and carers and service providers.

Over the next three months, people from communi(es across Australia will have the opportunity to par(cipate in Connec ons2022 through: In-person community mee(ngs, Group mee(ngs with the Commission team, The Na(onal Connec ons2022 Survey, an interac(ve online portal for sharing stories and experiences, and having conversa(ons with the Commission.

“Connec(ons2022 is an important connec(ng point for people to contribute their personal experiences,” Commission Co-Chair Lucy Brogden AM said. “The program reaches beyond the key na(onal data points such as those reported in the 2021 Na(onal Census, where mental illness was iden(fied as Australia’s highest experience of chronic illness, to provide opportuni(es for everyone to share their life experiences in the context of their community. People’s experiences are vital when seeking to understand what is and isn’t working. These experiences will help shape the outcomes we are all looking for in our unwavering pursuit of a mentally healthier Australia.”

In addi(on to in-person community mee(ngs, Connec ons2022 will also include mee(ngs with sector and community leaders and a series of special focus webinars. Key focus areas will include: Accessibility to mental health care and services, Lived experience par(cipa(on, Experiences of mental health and wellbeing across a range of sectors, including housing, educa(on, jus(ce, and employment, Experiences of s(gma and discrimina(on and the barriers to seeking help; and The quality of care and the experience of recovery, for individuals, families, and communi(es.

The Connec ons2022 program will connect with all people and include a par(cular focus on the diversity of Aboriginal and Torres The full program can be found at making-connec(ons.com.au or call toll free: 1800 220 246 or email community@making-connec(ons.com.au To a<end the community event in Batemans Bay on 18 July, please register here making-connec/ons-batemansbay.eventbrite.com.au

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Introducing Benji.

Benji is smart and affec/onate. He's also great with other dogs and enjoys playing with them.

He would be happy to share his home with another young, ac(ve canine, as he is very social.

Benji responds to a range of commands and is keen to learn lots of new ones to show how clever he is.

True to his breed, this boy is seriously ac(ve. His ideal home will be one where there are lots of ac(vi(es, games and opportuni(es for exercise.

Benji does not enjoy being on his own, so company most of the (me is what will suit him best. Benji is house trained, travels well, and very handsome.

He is staying at Moruya and is available for adop(on in NSW and the ACT. Call RSPCA Eurobodalla on 0424 228 425 to enquire about Benji.

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SouthernCare Food Pantry : Making a difference SouthernCare Food Pantry in Moruya started in 2008, from small beginnings, we are now like a mini Supermarket we are right next door to Moruya TAFE. Pamela Reseigh, Manager of SouthernCare Community Aid told The Beagle "We offer a large range of goods, from Groceries to Frozen, at a very Low Cost to our members. Bread & Produce is FREE. "Normally we do not order from Foodbank during the holidays but because our shelves were geUng a li<le light on, we did an order last week and have done another order for next week, it is important that we look at what Foodbank has so we can keep our shelves full.

"The Transport Company who we dealt with to deliver our Frozen Goods has closed, I have sourced another company but it is twice the price we were paying before, which means the frozen goods will be a li<le more expensive to cover the cost of transport.

"Woolworths Moruya and Moruya French Hot Bread donate food to Pantry every week. We also collect food dona(ons from Aldi in Batemans Bay on a weekly basis.

"When we start up again a=er these holidays on Wednesday July 20th, we will be having Home Made Soup for our members, together with Tea & Coffee.

"We need help to run smoothly and our volunteers are the lifeblood of our organiza(on, without them we just couldn’t operate.

"We welcome anyone who is struggling financially, or anyone on low income or in a crisis" Pamela Reseigh, Manager of SouthernCare Community Aid Pamela said "Just before the holidays we had 66 families come through our Pantry. We have signed up between 25 – 30 people in the month of June/July, this tells us that people are finding it tough to make ends meet.

"We used to open on Thursdays but since Covid, we found we had too many people for one day so we increased our opening (mes to Wednesday s and Thursday s from 10am to 1pm, we are closed during School Holidays.

"Produce is scarce, so the Community Vegetable Garden we are building will be a great asset to our members.

"The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney “Community Greening” approached Sage Gardens to see if they could help in the Eurobodalla area to build a Community Garden, they suggested our Church Grounds and so the dream began to produce our own Fresh Vegetables onsite.

"Our introduc(on to Gardening Program began on 7th June over 6 weeks it ran for 2 days every fortnight finishing on 6th July.

"Before star(ng the Garden we had to decide on a few factors such as: Where it was going to go, loca(on is important.

What is the purpose of the Garden?

Who is going to help support the process and the ongoing care of the garden "Some of our members have been involved in this wonderful program. Gardening in our Community also encourages fitness sharing of healthy seasonal fresh vegetables, increased social interac(on and sense of beagle weekly : Vol 267 July 8th 2022

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It will be such a blessing to our members to have fresh vegetables. “ It is also another way of having people connect, so important to our Mental Health to stay connected with people.

"Our garden is approximately 240sqm, we already have 2 raised Garden Beds, courtesy of The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, and we have 5 No Dig Gardens. We also have a great Compost Area.

SouthernCare Food Pantry have now planted a variety of plants..

Pamela said "Our next working bee is on Thursday 14th July, @ 10am this is when we will decide on the next steps to take.

"We are planning on having tables and chairs so members can sit relax and enjoy a cuppa while working in the garden.

"We are happy for members of the Community to come along and help in whatever way they can.

"We cannot all give (me or money, but maybe you could donate items to help our Community Garden, listed below are a few of the things we have iden(fied to date.

NEEDS IDENTIFIED: Garden Tools Wheel Barrows Coffee Grounds Compost Manure Soil Rus(c outside Table & Chairs Water tank Fencing for around the garden Gates x 2 Irriga(on Water Ups Raised Garden Beds (using wicking cells to fit into raised garden beds, saving water) – see Waterups.com.au Signs To find out more please phone 0439 514 340

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Changed traffic condi/ons on Princes Highway at Narooma Motorists are advised of changed traffic condi(ons next week on the Princes Highway at Narooma for maintenance work to be carried out at the intersec(on of Glasshouse Rocks Road.

The southbound lane will be closed for road patching works to improve the safety and resilience of the network for motorists.

Work will take place on Monday 11 and Tuesday 12 July between 7am to 5pm, weather permiUng. Traffic control and a reduced speed limit of 40 km/ h will be in place for the safety of workers and motorists.

Motorists are advised to allow five minutes addi(onal travel (me, to drive to the condi(ons, and follow the direc(ons of signs and traffic control.

Transport for NSW thanks motorists for their pa(ence during this (me.

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

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What’s on Walawaani Njindiwan Mogodha. ngayawanga Walbanga Dhurga djamanjingga njin gabun. nhaway ma buradja njindiwan yananu mayanu ngarari njin Mogodha. yilagangana bunaana yanangana

Celebra/ng NAIDOC 2022 FREE ENTRY SATURDAY, 9 JULY FROM 10:00-14:00 MOGO OVAL Back bigger and be<er “Get up! Stand Up! Show Up!” • FREE BBQ, food, ice cream + coffee • Tradi(onal opening ceremony • Live music • Carnival rides, jumping castle obstacle course • Cultural dancing and ac(vi(es • Arts and cra=s Please bring a chair or picnic rug as sea(ng is limited.

Alcohol and drug free event. Details on Facebook.

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Jul 9th - Karaoke at the Moruya Waterfront Jul 9th - Totum at the Adelaide Hotel Jul 9th- Mick on Wheels @ Batemans Bay Soldiers Club Jul 9th - Pearlerz – Tuross Club (6.30pm) Jul 9th - Cortez at Tomakin Social Club Jul 15th- Backlash @ Batemans Bay Soldiers Club Jul 16th- Backlash @ Batemans Bay Soldiers Club Jul 16th - Rick Bamford – Tuross Club (6.30pm) Jul 17th - Eurobodalla Live Music at Moruya Golf Club Jul 22nd- Codi Kaye @ Batemans Bay Soldiers Club Jul 23rd - Codi Kaye @ Batemans Bay Soldiers Club Jul 29th - Mark Dabin @ Batemans Bay Soldiers Club Jul 30th - Mark Dabin @ Batemans Bay Soldiers Club

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

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What’s on—cinema

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Reading Gadfly 239 By Robert Macklin It is easy to think of the recent Census 2022 as some great and wonderful turning of the page with a new and idealistic majority of millennials taking over from the stultifying conservatism of those old Boomers.

After all, figures don’t lie. The new majority sees with absolute clarity the foolish attachment of the oldies to the fossil fuels and the destruction of the forests that threaten the very livability of planet earth. Like Peter Finch’s fabulous character Howard Beale in the movie Network, they’re ‘mad as hell and we’re not going to take it anymore.’

As they rise to take charge of the political process, the new dawn will see a transformation of the way ahead.

Reason and consensus will replace the ancient myths and murderous wars. The planet will be saved; freedom and equality for all with be the watchwords of the future Ah, would that it were so. There is progress afoot in many fields but it’s hardly a generational revolution.

Howard Beale, for example, was protesting against the trivializing and corruption of the straight, factual news that the Boomer generation so esteemed; and look at it now. Not much has changed for the better in the US with Fox News leading the field and here the ABC is favoured not by the millennials – who get most of theirs from social media - but an older generation still fighting the good fight.

It was the quintessential Boomer, John Lennon who wrote the anthem that’s favoured in most funereal farewells of his generation – ‘Imagine’ – and it’s the Boomers the world over who uncovered and finally prosecuted the priestly perverts and emptied their churches.

It’s the Boomers who have rallied their nations against the vile Vladimir Putin who would replay the 20th century’s bloodbath. And it’s the Boomers who passed Roe v Wade in all its judicial and legislative forms around the world and who followed it with the legalizing of assisted dying in the civilised nations of the earth.

Alas, it’s largely the Boomers’ complacent kids, (Generation X?) who cruised along behind the pioneers of feminism and racial equality. It was their offspring who have now seen how foolishly their parents had joined the apathy party and allowed the atavists back into the fight.

However, much as we like to tie these social changes into tight generational bundles, reality doesn’t quite work that way. For every Ash Barty there’ll be a Nick Kyrgios - Ash a perfect paragon, the other a flawed but fascinating skyrocket set to explode or fade from sight; no one knows, or cares, which or when.

For every Albo there’s a Scomo, every Volodymyr a Vladimir, every Pocock a Pauline whatever the generation.

Even John Lennon must have known that it was only ever in his ‘imagining’ that one day there’d be ‘no need for greed or hunger, a brotherhood of man.’ * We cannot let the occasion pass without acknowledging the wonderful contribution made by Leigh Sales to Australian journalism in her role at the helm of the 7.30 program. She brought a special quality of gracious but unbending determination to her political interviews; a generous heart to the victims of cruel circumstance; and a charming sense of humour and humanity that leapt from that little screen each evening.

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Reading—A beer with Baz Bazza adjusted himself on the bar stool, unfolded a single page document and rubbed his chin. He nodded at the full schooner as Mick joined him.

“What have you got there, Bazza? Are you making a few adjustments to your Will?”

Bazza sucked in a deep breath.

“No……Mick. It’s the Uluru Statement from the Heart.”

“That’s a set of demands, Bazza? Anyhow, where’s the rest of it?”

“No….it’s not a set of demands and it’s a single page, Mick. You see…. I reckon if I can’t convince a bloke like you to its merits then it’s doomed, as its implementa(on will need changes to our Cons(tu(on. Now…..to alter our Cons(tu(on you not only need a majority of the people to support it, but a majority of the States to do the same. That means a majority of the people could support it but it will fall short if a majority of the States say ‘NO”. That pre<y much means its success depends on people like you geUng behind it.”

“Well…… don’t be too op(mis(c, Bazza ……but I will give it a fair reading.”

Mick took a generous sip of his schooner and adjusted his glasses.

“Well… Bazza, I’ve got no problem with the opening, ‘Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander tribes were the first sovereign Na/ons of the Australian con/nent and its adjacent islands, and possessed it under our own laws and customs.’ I can’t argue with the science that dates that fact back 60,000 years.”

“Well….that’s a good start, Mick.”

“Just hang on there, Bazza…..this bit here; ‘This sovereignty is a spiritual no on: the ancestral e between the land, or 'mother nature', and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who were born therefrom, remain a&ached thereto, and must one day return thither to be united with our ancestors. This link is the basis of the ownership of the soil, or be&er, of sovereignty.’…. Now Bazza…. that’s a land claim.”

Bazza sucked in another deep breath and (ghtened his eyes.

“No Mick, it’s sovereignty as a spiritual no on. I reckon it’s pre<y hard for the likes of us to get our head around that concept. I mean……we mainly see land as something to farm, fence, build on or change to suit our purposes. I reckon to live here successfully for 60,000 years requires a far deeper connec(on with ‘mother nature’…..it’s sovereignty as a spiritual no on. I reckon we can all gain from that.”

They shared a silence.

“Anyhow Mick, the statement goes on, ‘it co-exists with the sovereignty of the Crown’ so….. no……its not a land claim.”

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Reading—A beer with Baz Now mate……that’s all about another level of government……a right to veto legisla(on…

I’m deadset against that bit, Bazza.”

Bazza leaned back.

“I totally agree with you on that one, Mick. It would run against our democracy….. so let’s just s(ck to the word ‘voice’.

Mick loosened his shoulders. ` “Ahhhh…..now you are talking a bit of sense for a change, Bazza.”

Bazza leaned in, chin cupped between forefinger and thumb and rested his elbow on the table.

“Now Mick, if we were able to take one footstep back in (me to get to 1788, we would have to take 256 equivalent footsteps back to get to 60,000 years. The way I see it, there are 255 missing steps that we should draw on to run this country be<er. Name any other part of your life where you do not draw down from previous knowledge and experience to go about living. You live a be<er life because of it and I reckon we will have a be<er country if we do the same. If that voice ar(culates those 255 missing steps in the make up of our Cons(tu(on…… then….well…I see it as a great opportunity.”

Above: Now, that wasn’t so hard was it? Did it require 25 million dollars and two years to do? No. They just pulled down the NSW flag and hoisted the Aboriginal flag. Now let’s see if it stays up there or will the NSW government demand their flagpole back to fly their state flag?

Mick rubbed his bald head for some (me.

“I hate to say it, Bazza……but you have spruiked a bit of common sense today. How come this Statement is dated 2017?”

“Well…… I am not going to spoil a bit of progress today, with a comment on that one. The Uluru Statement from the Heart is, after all, an invitation;” “We invite you to walk with us in a movement of the Australian people for a better future.”

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

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100 Years Ago July 8th 1922 THE death of an eight-months old child of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Berriman of Turlinjah, from an infan(le ailment, occurred on Sunday last.

MR. P. H. Mills, C.P.S. has kindly supplied us with the following vital sta(s(cs for the quarter ending 30/6/’22: - Births, 22; deaths, 5; marriages, 8; total, 35.

ON Wednesday Mr. R. Toms, of the London College of Music, examined the pupils of Mrs. A. H. Preddey with the following excellent results: - Thelma Cheeseman (Senior) First-class pass, Florence Bartle< (Intermediate) First-class pass, Marie Preddy (Intermediate) Honors, Leila Jenner (Intermediate) Honors. Mrs. Preddey’s ability as a teacher of music is proven by the fact that under her tui(on not one of her pupils has yet failed in an examina(on.

R. H. Harvison and H. T. Thomson, conjointly, report having sold by auc(on on Saturday last and privately during the week the following proper(es on account of Mr. J. McKeon: - Allotment 6 in Vulcan St., to Mr. A. H. Preddey, at £120; allotments 1 and 3, in same street, to Mr. A. H. Weatherby, at £475; allotments 1, 2, 3 and 4, of sec(on 42, containing 8 acres, to Mr. A. F. Emmo<, at £80; a 60 acre paddock on the Moruya-Bergalia road, to Mr. J. Hansen, at £360. …

THE football match between Bodalla and Mogo played last Saturday at Mogo resulted in a win for Bodalla by 6 to 5. J. Donnelly and T. Grumley scored for Bodalla. During the game one of the Bodalla boys W. Smith hurt his collar bone. Mr. Molloy refereed the game.

Miss Clara Coman, of Candelo, who, with her aunt, Miss Coman, of Eurobodalla, is on a visit to Mr. and Mrs. R. Heffernan of Yarragee, had the misfortune on Tuesday, through tripping and falling over the buggy sha=, to break her wrist. Dr. Cutler set the injured member and the pa(ent is progressing sa(sfactorily.

MR. “Dick” Sebbens has opened a boot-repairing shop in the premises recently occupied by K. Matsen. Mr. Sebbens is also prepared to sharpen saws and repair bicycles.

THE marriage was celebrated at St. Peters’ Church on Saturday a=ernoon of Miss Nellie Corrigan, third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Corrigan, of Redfern, late of Moruya, (grand-daughter of Mrs. C. Constable, Moruya) and Mr. James Pearce, youngest son of Mrs. Pearce, and the late Mr. Pearce, of the Public Works Department, Albury. …

APOLOGY. – I, David Coppin, of Gundary, hereby withdraw any expression that may have been u<ered by me in Mr. Mar(n Kea(ng’s Butcher’s Shop as to the meat provided not being fit for human consump(on. D. COPPIN. Witness: D. A. POLLOCK, Solicitor, Moruya. beagle weekly : Vol 267 July 8th 2022

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Naidoc Week is s(ll up and running at Moruya Books. Call in and check out their indigenous literature displays before the week is up Workshop: How to write a novel with Julie Janson Saturday 16 July 2022 10am - 2:30pm Where: Batemans Bay Library, Hanging Rock Place, Batemans Bay Cost: $5 per person To book - 4472 5850 Have you always yearned to write a novel, but not known where to start? Join awardwinning local novelist, playwright and lecturer Julie Janson as she guides you through the process.

Drawing on her experience wri(ng awardwinning novels – Benevolence (2021); The Light Horse Ghost (2018) and The Crocodile Hotel (2015) – this qualified university lecturer, will share her (ps and tricks to inspire you and let you story flow.

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SoArt presents: "Foraged to Fired" to 12th July SoArt Gallery, Narooma presents "Foraged to Fired" Solo Exhibi/on by Kym Brookes of Coastal Clay Wall Art from 8th - 12th July from 11am - 3pm.

"Foraged to Fired" Solo Exhibi/on by Kym Brookes of Coastal Clay Wall Art Kym Brookes collects objects that have been 'discarded' by nature and repurposes them to create bespoke, one-off pieces of wall art. Leaves on the ground that have fallen off the tree; dri<wood washed up from the ocean and many other forms of nature not found in the everyday; each piece has its own story. Kym incorporates hand rolled clay elements into each piece which gives them a coastal presence.

WINTER SALE OF ART BY WENDY MACKLIN Acrylic pain(ngs of Tuross and the region.

ngaranggal djinama at the Bas ngaranggal and djinama is dhurga for women/s and make/ create. Don't miss this stunning Bas-curated exhibi(on of artworks by female Aboriginal ar(sts from across Australia.

This mixed media exhibi(on celebrates the strength and diversity of Aboriginal expression and culture and includes prominent Eurobodalla ar(st, Cheryl Davison.

The Bas would like to thank Chris(na Kennedy of Eurobodalla’s Horse Island, for her generosity in making this exhibi(on possible.

Artwork by Cheryl Davison (tled Guardians of the Forest Cost: Free Where: The Bas, corner of Vulcan and Campbell Streets, Moruya.

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AT THE SUMMER HOUSE, CHAUVEL CRESC, TUROSS HEAD, 2-5PM from July 4th

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Narooma Ladies Golf results Monday 4th July, a very small field of Narooma ladies played a medley stableford. The overall winner was Janice Eardley with a score of 33 off handicap of 33. Balls to 27 OCB. Wednesday 6th July, 26 ladies competed in a stableford event. Two divisions: Div 1-0-27, Div 2-28-45 Div 1 winner was Kay Lawrence who posted a score of 35 off handicap of 19. Runner up was Di Wilkes with a score of 34 OCB off handicap of 20 Div 2 winner was Helen Ellis who posted a great score of 41 off handicap of 33. Runner up was Trish James with 34 OCB off handicap of 30.

Balls to 33 OCB Nearest to pin: Hole 3, Div 3 Ris Cheale Hole 14, Div 1 Kay Lawrence Hole 17, Div 2 Marion Brooks

Broulee Runners Wed July 6th 2022 This evening the weather was kind, and we avoided the rain. We had a few slight mishaps. Someone decided that the 3kilometer marker need to be moved. Also, the turn into Heath Street was not clear in the gloom as some of the newer runners turned early.

These problems will be sorted out by clearer marking. In future runners will be told to look at the marks on the footpath as well as the ‘Witches Hats.” The path marking takes precedence.

We welcomed Fiona Fraser, Melissa Burney, Paddy and Bonnie O’Leary, Rush Burney, and Georgina Inwood.

It was great to see Maureen and Paul Searson make a welcome return to the run.

Stephen Seidel knew the way and recorded a Person Best (me in the 4 Kilometres by 12 seconds.

Samson Kennedy, who was given a course inspec(on of the 3-kilometer course on Tuesday, was able to turn at the mark on the footpath rather than take the longer course to the illegally moved ‘Witches Hat’. Having set himself for a maximum effort and he ran a new record (me of 13.09 for this distance beagle weekly : Vol 267 July 8th 2022

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Businesses show support for 2022 Lazer Rally of the Bay This year’s Lazer Rally of the Bay will feature more than 10 fantas(c stages, Including the ever -popular Runnyford Road and a long 29km stage that u(lises sec(ons of the smooth and fast Clyde Ridge Road to the Northwest of Batemans Bay. Lazer High Performance Ligh(ng is the naming rights partner, and the rally will feature a night stage to allow teams running Lazer Lights to showcase the superiority of the Lazer product over conven(onal driving lights.

Rally stage names will reflect the businesses that have put their support behind the rally, with some familiar, and also new businesses geUng involved. The stages will be separated into two heats with a service opportunity back in Batehaven at Corrigans Beach Reserve. The Hoosier Service Park will be a great opportunity for rally fans to get up close and personal with the teams and their machines.

Stage Sponsors include Shamrock Haulage, Shannons Insurance, Premier Pools, Prodriver Rally School, White Wolf Construc(ons. Premier Panel Bea(ng, Prospeed Racing, Disc Brakes Australia (dba) Trailer Camper Australia, Techworkz Automo(ve and Motorsport Race Gear. Hoosier Tire Australia will take the name for the Hoosier Service Park.

Entries for the popular event are due to open next week and a long entry list is expected for this year’s approximate 150km rally. Organisers are expec(ng to see some big names entering including Motorsport Australia Rally Championship contender, Richie Dalton in the Shamrock Haulage Toyota Yaris AP4.

Throughout the event, stage and overall results will be fed directly from Rallysafe and be available on the Chris Sport website. h<ps://www.chrissport.nz/ index.php?c=aus Image: The Shamrock Haulage Toyota Yaris AP4 – photo by Wishart Media

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Holiday basketball events in Moruya Moruya Basketball Associa(on haven’t had training sessions and games for Juniors for 10years. But all that is changing.

Ben Asbury has teamed up with Andrew Ganderton and together with some parents they have been running training sessions on Mondays from 3.30pm to 6.00pm.

The sessions have been running throughout Term 2 and already you can see a marked improvement in the children’s ability and we have watched their confidence grow, which is heart-warming.

Ben's mother, Joyce, ran miniball for about 10 years when Ben and his sister Melinda were younger. Joyce says "now I am a grandparent and I s(ll have the passion for the sport and can certainly help children, of all abili(es, to learn some basic ball skills and footwork. They also learn about team work and generally just having fun while keeping fit in the process".

Basketball NSW is running a series of events aimed at encouraging kids to get involved in basketball. Ben and Andrew have been working with BNSW and on 15 July 2022, there will be two events held at the Moruya Basketball Stadium.

FOR GIRLS ONLY Free basketball session for girls 9:00am - 10:00am (4.5yrs -7yrs) 10:15pm - 12:15pm (8yrs - 18yrs) FOR EVERYONE 1:00pm - 4pm (8-21yrs) For more informa(on follow the link: h<ps://www.bnsw.com.au/events/list/?tribebar-loca/on=Moruya&Nclid=IwAR3PZHy1WWFOSbWYbhFU0RZF6NqzU203TmgCd7AObf5ORxp8aMECO5HLLQ The Moruya Basketball Stadium is located at the Showground at Albert Street Moruya.

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Hospitality Workers Day Race Mee/ng July 11th Gates open at 12pm with our first race at 12:50pm, last race at 4.25pm.

On this day all hospitality staff are able to get in for free with valid RSA, RCG or Food Safety Cer(ficate.

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sports Moruya River.

Despite the minimal rainfall experienced in Moruya itself, the river has a large catchment that extends a good way into the mountains, as such the river is running a li<le dirty as a result. Not as bad as the Clyde river is though.

There have been good reports this week of 4kg salmon along the front sec(ons of the river from the mouth up to Preddy’s wharf. This may be a result of last weekends big swells, but hopefully there are s(ll a few big-un’s around to keep local anglers amused.

The Flathead have gone a li<le quiet this week as a result of the dropping water temps, so you will need to work the deeper holes with slower moving presenta(ons to get the bite. Metal blades or plas(cs hopped slowly the bo<oms will s(ll get the bite. Just remember that at this (me of year mr flathead isn’t going to move a lot to chase a bait or lure.

Trevally con(nue to enjoy the cooler condi(ons, giving anglers something that pulls a bit of string and a tasty feed. Like the flathead, the bream have moved to the deeper holes and are not in an aggressive mood.

Good oily baits or slowly worked lures will get the bite. Go deep, go slow!!

Tuross river.

The Mulloway are star(ng to make their presence known down here this last few weeks, chasing the whitebait that seems to be in abundance at the moment. The holes at the boat shed and in front of fourways are both likely spots to prospect. Small live mullets or white bait, or ar(ficials that represent both are good op(ons here.

Tuross is running clean for the most part, as the catchment didn’t as much rain as further north. Along this systems yet again the most produc(ve one in the area.

The estuary perch haven’t really shown up yet to my knowledge, fingers x’ed they do.

Any deeper holes that are adjacent to an oyster rack system will be a good place to prospect a few bream this weekend.

Rock and Beach.

Salmon have been the main draw card along the beaches, headlands and breakwalls this week. A good mix of Trevally and the odd flathead and bream have kept this fishing the Moruya breakwall amused. The number of anglers on the wall is always a dead giveaway if the fish are there or not. If the wall is packed with anglers, there is a really good chance the fish are bi(ng. The Moruya bar cam gives a clear image of not only the bar crossing, but how many people are on the wall itself.

Offshore.

With a post swell glass-out this week, many mid week anglers have been geUng into good numbers of snapper, flathead and the odd tuna out wide. With a very dis(nct temperature break offshore, the game crews will no doubt be looking to the yellowfin that have been captured this last week.

Are you ready for our 18th birthday sale tomorrow? I know a few of you are given the phone enquiries I’ve had this week. We will be having 20-60% off in store, with the excep(on of bait and fishing licences.

Our major prize will be drawn Saturday arvo and is worth $2500!! A $50 spend in store will get you a (cket in the entry. Not to men(on the other give away bags we also have. Kimmi from 2EC will be here between 9 am and 12 with a live broadcast and sausage sizzle. So come down save some money and stock up on gear you need!! Doors open at 7am.

Stay safe everyone and remember, “everyday’s a good day for fishing…”

Team Tackle World Moruya beagle weekly : Vol 267 July 8th 2022

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real estate South Coast Property Specialists (Carlene Franzen) Tips #1104:

“Stabilise Rather Than Significantly Disturb” As expected, by pretty much everyone, the Reserve Bank of Australia increased interest rates again by another 50 points (0.5%) as they did last month. However, the jury is still out on what impact this will have on the property market. The last two years saw incredible growth in house prices across the Australian property market at a rate that was certainly not sustainable and indeed was not usual. So, the impact of the increase in interest rates is being considered by some analysts to be one of “stabilising” the market rather than “significantly disturbing” it. In other words, the interest rate changes are bringing the market back to a level of “normality” (whatever that is). This means we are seeing a softening in buyer demand from the record high levels we saw over the last two years.

The other factors that are impacting the market are the government initiatives that are designed to assist first home buyers into the market. We have covered these in previous “Tips” but during the week we saw another change with the Federal Government announcing an expansion of the Home Guarantee Scheme.

From the 1st July 2022 there will now be 35,000 places to assist first home buyers to purchase a home with a deposit of 5% and 5,000 places to assist single parents with dependents to purchase a home with a 2% deposit. They have also increased the property price caps by a further $100,000 to enable more people to qualify for the program.

The NAB has released some data regarding their customers which indicates that young singles are benefiting most from the Home Guarantee Scheme. According to NAB execu(ve home ownership Andy Kerr, both younger and solo buyers are geUng a foot on the property ladder sooner than later, thanks to the scheme. NAB data showed that 63% of proper(es in the scheme were taken up by solo buyers in the last six months. The figures are significantly higher than the 49% of non-scheme purchases. Of the 63% of First Home Guarantee single mortgage holders, 59% were female and 41% were male.

So, the market is in an interesting position at the moment, with interest rates pulling the market back and government initiatives pushing the market forward, albeit focussed in the first home buyer sector.

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