Beagle Weekender Vol 277 September 16th 2022

beagle weekly : Vol 277 September 16th 2022 1 Your FREE online Eurobodalla weekend magazine. Your Beagle Weekly Index Arts ……………………. 39 to 43 Cinema ……………….. 30 Community ………………3 to 23 Reading ……………………..31 to 38 No ces………………………… 52 Sport and Fishing………. 44 to 48 Editorial …………………..2, What’s On …………….... 24 to 29 FIND ALL YOUR DAILY NEWS @ www.beagleweekly.com.au Vol 277 September 16th 2022 Image courtesy of South Coast Pix

Once the Royals had a mys que. They had blue blood, wealth, power, secrets, the support of the church, and they had decrees and laws that ensured they remained in control. But now, in a far different world, we see the remaining Royals in a different light, a possibly less deserving light, and I recall what my father told me as a boy, about the smells of night pans. Maybe the me of royal fairy tales is over. Maybe they are just like us. At the very least we need to know why Australia might hold on to the Royal family into the future, and that will require an open, honest, na onal conversa on.

As you might expect the tribal leaders weren’t all that impressed with these new “Big Men” coming in with their laws and punishments. But the Big Men had guns and they also had seduc ve exchange items like axes, tobacco, rice and trinkets. Before you knew it the “Big Men” were in charge and the leaders were replaced with representa ves of the Government whose supreme ruler was The Queen. Every local school had a photo of the Queen, along with the medical outposts, the government outposts, the banks, the airport and even in the pubs.

PNG does have its Westminster System that we imposed to bring law, order and consequence but they also have their old ways. Only recently “old way” laws were reinstated outlining the rules of tribal figh ng to reminding warriors that they can’t destroy homes, rape, pillage or hurt women, disabled or children. Everyone signed the agreement. Killing of warriors is s ll basically OK so long as it is within the rules of ba le.

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Back in those days the Territory of Papua New Guinea was a mix of Australian Administra on contractors and what were called Territorians, the ones who were independent of the Government. These were the opportunists, the dreamers, the larrikins, the ratbags, the ones who enjoyed being outside of the rules. They were o en poorly educated but they were sharp as tacks, they had li le me for authority and red tape, and they were the ones closest to the locals with both respect and understanding.

In the mean me let’s remember, honour and celebrate Queen Elizabeth II for the queen that she was. next—lei

Once, we as Australian subjects, agreed that the Royal family were our “Big Men”. They went to war, which meant we went to war. Their enemy was our enemy. Their flag was our flag and their rules became our rules. Now, without ques on we will sing “God save the King” with the same ease we adapted to singing “We are One”, but those are just words. By rights we should mean it. Charles might now be the “Big Man” but what does that mean to us? Does his Kingship come with axes, tobacco, rice, money? If we go to war will he be at the front wielding his club and bushknife?

Welcome to this week’s editorial, Back in the late 1950’s my father came up with the idea of providing the township of Madang, on the northern coast of New Guinea, with a night service. He purchased a truck, organised construc on of smart, stylish, mber dunnies that could be hired and emp ed and set the town buzzing with everyone wan ng a modern toilet instead of a rat filled drop pit.

The Australian Admin came in with the idea that they would make themselves “Big Men” and that they would bring laws that had to be complied with without ques on. This might have seemed reasonable to an outsider with li le understanding that there were over 800 tribes, over 700 languages and every tribe had its own leaders, elders and unique rules. The fact was that every village already ad its “Big Men” who were most o en the strongest and most successful warriors, defenders and killers in the village charged with protec ng that tribe from a acks by another tribe.

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I men on this as I recall the gem of wisdom he passed on to me in later years “Lei, it doesn’t ma er who they are, where they live or what they do for a living. At the end of the day their poo smells like everyone else's”.

PNG immediately announced Charles the Third as King a er the news of the Queen’s passing. It was simply a ma er of ascension. No ques ons asked. Done and dusted. In tradi onal PNG there would have been days and days of speech making and jostling of elders and leaders to be agreed to the posi on of tribal leader. It would have come down to strength, bravery, diplomacy, experience, a record of wins and the support in numbers of warriors to stand behind. Surprisingly it would have been democra c.

In one genera on the country gave itself up to a Queen that lived “god knows where”, who did nothing for the people by way of gi s, money or aid and was now the figurehead of a far off An podean island that saw its children sing “God Save the Queen” before marching each morning into class.

In me the Queen was declared Queen of Papua New Guinea. But was it out of respect? The country never had Kings or Queens. Even Chief Michael Somare was cas gated for taking on a honorific tle. The Melanesian way expects big men to be modest.

will take up his role at Eurobodalla Council on Monday 7 November, moving to the shire from Penrith with his wife.

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Eurobodalla Shire Council’s new general manager is Mr Warwick Winn. Mr Winn has resigned the top job at Penrith City Council to take up the role, star ng early MayorNovember.Mathew Hatcher announced the appointment today, saying Mr Winn will bring new ideas and a fresh approach at a crucial me in the region’s growth and

“I’m looking forward to ge ng out and about and making contact with the Eurobodalla community and the Council staff as quickly as possible and discussing all the exci ng opportuni es ahead,” Mr Winn said. In welcoming Mr Winn, Mayor Hatcher also thanked Dr Dale for her exemplary leadership over the past nine years, leading the Council through bushfire recovery, the pandemic, and a period of significant infrastructure investment in the

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finishes her tenure with the Council at the end of September. An interim general manager will be appointed at an extraordinary mee ng of Council next Monday.

Above: Mr Warwick Winn will be Eurobodalla Council’s new general manager, star ng in the role on 7 November.

Recruitment for the role started last month following Dr Catherine Dale’s announcement in March she would not renew her contract a er nine years at the helm.

Mr Winn is an experienced local government general manager, holding the top job at Manningham Council in Victoria and North Sydney Council prior to his move to Penrith in 2018. He was also planning director at North Sydney for nine Mryears.Winn

“I’mrenewal.very, very excited to have someone of Warwick’s experience and calibre joining our Council,” the Mayor “Warwick’ssaid. demonstrated leadership experience, his strong planning background, and his desire to connect with Council staff and the community saw the panel select him from an excep onal pool of candidates.”

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He said it was a difficult decision to leave Penrith, but that a great opportunity has arisen for him on the beau ful NSW South Coast.

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Pip Courtney brings landholders together to scrub up on biosecurity

Whether you have one alpaca and a couple of chooks, or 1000 head of ca le, everybody has a responsibility. Not knowing your requirements doesn’t exempt you from the law.”

Dr Chris Parker - First Assistant Secretary Biosecurity Animal Division, Na onal Animal Disease Preparedness Coordinator, Department of Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry

Mick Ellio – Local Land Services Senior Biosecurity Officer

Landline’s Pip Courtney will facilitate a panel of expert speakers at a webinar next week designed to help absentee landholders understand their farm biosecurity obliga ons.

Pip Courtney - Rural Reporter and host of ABC’s rural current affairs TV program Landline – will host the line-up of expert speakers including;

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Tuesday 20 September 2022, 8pm To register, visit: h ps://bit.ly/LLS_Biosecurity

Theyoccur.will discuss the role of pest animal management and provide essen al informa on on what to look for and what to do if people suspect a disease in their animals.

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Dr Sco Ison – Local Land Services State Veterinarian

Dr Eliz Braddon – NSW Department of Primary Industries, Manager Animal Biosecurity Preparedness & Response

But Local Land Services is determined to fill this knowledge gap, and to make the informa on as accessible as possible.

The panel will give an update on the status of FMD and LSD around the world, discuss the obliga ons landholders have around biosecurity, and talk about what might happen if a disease incursion should

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The agency is now taking this informa on online to reach a new audience – urban dwellers who own rural property as well as hobby farmers and landholders who farm partPart-me.

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With the possibility of an emergency animal diseases such as foot-and-mouth or lumpy skin disease arriving on our shores, Local Land Services have been arming farmers and industry with the informa on they need to help protect the country in the event of an incursion.

me farmers can have many compe ng priori es and may not have me to research their responsibili es when it comes to biosecurity.

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Local Land Services State Veterinarian, Sco Ison, said, “Whilst the ini al flurry of a en on on FMD might have eased, the risk has remained the same. We need everyone who manages property in this state to understand that they play a role.

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Above:: WIRES’ Janelle Renes and Rachel McInnes, Eurobodalla Council’s Courtney Fink-Downes, RSPCSA’s Louise Webb, and Eurobodalla Ranger Mathew Harris.

“The toll on our na ve animals from cat a acks verges on unbelievable. Collec vely, roaming cats kill around 390 million na ve animals and birds each year – they’ve played a leading role in many of the 34 mammal ex nc ons since colonisa on.

“Now it’s me for cat owners to do their bit. No one is saying cats have to be strictly house-bound but we do need to start thinking about ways to provide them with a rich and fulfilling life while remaining at their own

Eurobodalla ranger Mathew Harris said owners of undesexed cats older than four months are required by law to pay an annual fee of $85. “It’s a NSW state law but you can pay this fee through Council. Owners of undesexed cats who have not paid this fee can face fines. So get your cats desexed,” he said.

Eurobodalla branch Louise Webb said cat lovers could do more to protect cats.

Animal welfare and wildlife rescue groups have come together to present a concerted plea for more responsible cat ownership. Representa ves from WIRES and the RSPCA met with Council staff to workshop be er ways to raise community awareness of the risks posed by free-roaming cats – both to wildlife and Presidentthemselves.oftheRSPCA’s

Unlike other states and territories, Councils in NSW currently have no power to confine cats to their own property. At the 23 August Council mee ng, councillors voted to advocate to the NSW Government and to their representa ve body – Local Government NSW – to introduce legisla on empowering Councils to introduce containment policies.

South Coast Branch possum and glider coordinator Shelley Clarke said in the previous week they had a ended three animals – two ringtail possums and a feathertail glider – that died a er cat a ack.

“It’s been decades since we let dogs roam freely around the suburbs and parks,” Ms Fink-Downes said.

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“Roaming cats live shorter lives due to fights, dog a acks, disease and vehicles. That’s why here in NSW the RSPCA has launched a $2.5million educa onal campaign Keeping Cats Safe at Home; with insights, inspira on and advice to owners on enriching their cats’ lives in a safe environment.”

“We know that well over 50 per cent of cat a acks we deal with have fatal outcomes, either directly or because we have to euthanase on humane grounds,” Ms Clarke said.

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Eurobodalla Council’s natural resource supervisor Courtney Fink-Downes said it was me to reassess our a tudes to cat care.

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Bank@post is available at Australia Post outlets including the Post Shop in Wagonga St, Narooma .

South Coast Community College is running a Eat, Paint, Laugh Art class with Splash Art Therapy.

"Our renewed Bank@Post partnership with Australia Post provides the community with a face-to-face alterna ve at 3,500 Australia Post outlets across the country where they can conduct a range of banking services including deposits up to $9,999 and withdrawals up to $2,000 per day. Under our newly signed 10year agreement, both personal and business customers are able to access this service".

NAB Narooma to service customers through their partnership with Australia Post

24th of October - Rock Pain ng (Paint Pens)

31st of October - Mandalas Made Easy (Fine Point Pens)

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“As more and more customers are choosing to bank online, we’ve made the difficult decision to close the Narooma branch on the 8th of December, 2022. Increasingly Australians are banking digitally, with more than 94% of customer interac ons now taking place over the phone, by video or online. While the Narooma branch will no longer be there, we will s ll be there for our customers – just in different ways.

“The branch team will be working with customers over the coming weeks un l we close, talking with them about the various banking alterna ves available. These include our partnership with Australia Post and the Bank@post service as well as connec ng with our mobile bankers, home lending specialists or business bankers in person or for phone or video appointments".

“Over the past few years, fewer customers are coming into branches to do their banking and foot traffic has lessened, which has been accelerated by COVID. More than half of our customers in Narooma have only visited the branch once in the last year and over 70% are already using other branches.

10thDATES:of October - Tree of Life (Acrylic on Canvas)

This is 4 weeks of fun art experiences, relaxa on and making new friends. No experience is needed and beginners are welcomed to try out this immersive class of learning new techniques for art.

17th of October - Beau ful Bu erfly (Watercolour)

The course fee of $120.00 includes all the materials that will be used for the four weeks, as well as a light morning tea.

NAB Execu ve Retail Regional NSW ACT, Tony Story advises:

"Importantly, there will be no job losses. We have worked closely with our colleagues on opportuni es for them to con nue to support customers either through other branches or across phone and digital channels.”

To find out more about this course contact the administra on team via email admin@southcoastcolleges.edu.auat or call 02 4472 9202!

Grants of up to $2,000 are available to help community organisa on run events and programs that benefit the community.

“We encourage people to apply for funds,” Ms South said.

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“Previous ini a ves we’ve funded include leadership training, luncheons, community gardens, come-and-try days, equipment repair and volunteer support.”

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Ms South said applicants should select the funding stream that most suits their needs.

“For example, if you need new gym equipment or team uniforms to encourage par cipa on in your local sports club, the healthy communi es grant is for you,” she said.

“While the senior fes val and youth week grants are targeted more to applicants who want to run specific programs or events specific to those celebratory weeks.

“The applica on process is a simple form and we’re always here to help if you need any addi onal informa on.”

The grants are open to community groups, schools and other not-for-profit organisa ons who can demonstrate they are either incorporated or a legi mate Eurobodalla-based community group. Applica on close on Monday 31 October.

For more informa on or to apply, visit www.esc.nsw.gov.au/grants

Eurobodalla Council has opened applica ons to three separate funding programs – healthy communi es, seniors’ fes vi es, and youth. Coordinator of community development Rhonnie South said the applica on process had been made much easier.

“We are so lucky to have these wonderful experiences right here in our community, so grab your ckets from our website today, you won’t be disappointed!”

val chair Leanne Joyce said ckets are s ll available but selling fast, especially for feature events like an evening with Vince Jones and Band at Bay Pavilions, Luminous and Luminous Lounge, circus comedy cabaret Flu er, Forest Theatre’s ’For the Love of Earth’ and Muffat Collec ve’s Baroque Passions.

"Luminous: Art AFter Dark offers an incredible show for just $20 general admission and $150 for the premium experience in the Luminous Lounge.

Ar sts, performers, business and the community are pu ng the final touches on their events, including the highly an cipated Luminous: Art A er Dark at Riverside Park on September

Mayor Mathew Hatcher said the Fes val was vitally important for the coastal community by celebra ng arts and culture, and a rac ng visitors to the region.

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“I encourage people to map out the program and buy ckets now to the feature events,” he said. The fes val launch was held at Bay Pavilions on Friday September, 16 at 5pm, and included the unveiling of the River of Art Prize finalists and winners and a preview of Luminous.

“We have over 60 ar san and food stalls and 60 community members have put up their hands to volunteer for this event, and we’ve had a strong field contes ng the River of Art Prize, to be announced at the Fes val launch next Friday.

community River of Art to deliver its biggest program in its 16-year history

Eurobodalla is abuzz with just one week un l the River of Art delivers its biggest program in its 16-year history

“This Fes val within the River of Art Fes val will transform Moruya’s Riverside Park into a wonderland of light sculpture and projec on, music, markets and roving performers on Saturday 24th September.”

“The River of Art Fes val has been going for 16 years and is going from strength to strength. It is an important Hallmark Event that showcases the talent of our crea ve communi es and makes a mul -million -dollar contribu on every year to the region.”

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“We have a record 130 exhibi ons, workshops, open studios and performances this year concluding with the biggest laser and light show that South East NSW has seen - Luminous: Art A er Dark’ Leanne said.

"While Luminous: Art A er Dark provides a fes val focal point, the program is packed with world-class offerings on any of the 10 days in towns across the Eurobodalla.

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The judges were drawn to the pieces for the spontaneity of their execu on and the way they addressed the bushfires impact on the environment and in the las ng memories of the communi es.

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Angela Ra en : ‘Twirling’

Fes val chair Leanne Joyce encouraged folks to drop by Bay Pavilions to view the 29 finalists before the fes val concludes on September 25. Con nues… Con nued….

The second award went to Angela Ra en for ‘Twirling’ a three dimensional ceramic piece made from porcelain and black clay, with the judges admiring the play of light on the delicate piece along with its form and style.

Freya Job is the toast of the Eurobodalla a er winning the 2022 River of Art Prize for her two works ‘Lightning Strike’ and ‘Firestorm’, at the fes val launch on Friday night. Inspired by the moment the Black Range Fire ignited during Black Summer, Job used acrylic and pastel on paper to create abstract works that are both striking and haun ngly beau ful.

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‘Firestorm’ Freya Job

‘Lightning Strike’ Freya Job

Lize e Richards : ‘Lemon Biscuits’

Highly commended was awarded to Lize e Richards for ‘Lemon Biscuits’ a detailed, three dimensional work featuring the

community Black Summer works win 2022 River of Art Prize

“Andrew is an inspiring advocator for the arts as is Helen,” she said. “Helen has also curated the exquisite ‘The Nes ng Season’ group exhibi on at the Durras Progress Hall, and it’s one not to be missed during the Fes val.”

“Overall, they were delighted by the diversity of mediums and ar s c style and pleased that ar sts con nue to be inspired by our environment and how we interact, play and at mes survive in it.”

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Finalist’s works will be on exhibi on at Bay Pavilions for the dura on of the fes val, and published online at www.riverofart.com.au.

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The winning ar st received $2000 with $250 for the runner up.

“It’s a very diverse exhibi on from a highly talented field that includes visual arts as well as sculptures and installa ons,” she said.

The Bay Pavilions are at 12 Vesper Street, Batemans Bay and open daily: Monday to Friday 6am to 9pm, Saturday and Sunday 7am to 7pm, and Public Holidays 8am to 6pm.

Leanne thanked judges Andrew Gray, Execu ve Director of South East Arts and Helen Maxwell OAM, founder of the Australian Girls Own Gallery (aGOG), Helen Maxwell Gallery, art valuer and curator.

The final works will also be online at the River of Art website where we also have the River of Art Directory for all ar sts.

“It demonstrates again the quality and commitment of ar sts in our region, and its ability to inspire ar sts from further afield.”

The artwork most highly commended will be awarded $100. Forty-one ar sts entered a total of 53 works, with the 29 finalists on display at Bay Pavilions in Batemans Bay for the dura on of the River of Art Fes val.

Ar sts hailed from Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne and the South Coast, submi ng a range of works as they examined the themes of Black Summer Fires, covid lockdown, the environment and exploring who we are as people, as individuals and as communi es.

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“It will be a day looking at nature and learning more about the beau ful plants and animals in our region. BioBlitz is all about discovering, iden fying, and recording as many living things in the one loca on as possible during a short period of me”, Mr Anlezark said.

“We hope to see many people taking photos; we can help with the iNaturalist app as needed. For younger children, we have find-it sheets which does not require a phone. For those who just want to come and appreciate the garden in Spring and leave their phone in their pocket – that’s ok too.”

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“Par cipants get to interact with and learn from experts, and also offer their own local exper se and insights. Par cipants can contribute observa ons through the iNaturalist smartphone app. Data collected through the app will contribute to scien fic research and conserva on planning across the globe,” Mr Anlezark said.

What will you find? BioBlitz your way through the botanic garden

BioBlitz is a Na onal Geographic challenge where scien sts, families, students, teachers, and other community members work together to get a snapshot of an area’s biodiversity. Garden manager Michael Anlezark said the BioBlitz will be a fun day for the whole family.

How many different species can you find? During a walk around the Eurobodalla Regional Botanic Garden the challenge is to iden fy and record as many living things as you can – including insects! The botanic garden will host its first BioBlitz event on Sunday 2 October, star ng at 10am.

“People have taken beau ful photos of fungi and insects which we would not have been able to appreciate without iNaturalist,” Mr Anlezark said. “We are also ge ng a much be er picture of the post-fire recovery of the Sincegarden.”thebushfires,

Mr Anlezark said the garden has grown rapidly with the help of decent rainfall. He said rare species started popping up! “Last year we spo ed the rarely-seen East Lynne Midge Orchid, which only occurs in the area between Moruya and Ulladulla. The botanic garden is a great place to get a glimpse of a broad range of na ve plants. All of the plants in the garden are na ve to the broader Eurobodalla region, which makes it a great place to learn about the local biodiversity. The garden also includes a large area of natural forest which is home to a fascina ng array of wildlife. The BioBlitz offers hikes for all ages so everyone can get involved.

More informa on or to register for the BioBlitz, visit www.erbg.org.au

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iNaturalist was already helping the botanic garden be er understand seasons when plants were flowering and what insects were about.

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Riley has an overbite which may need dental work in the future. He is available for fostering by his adop ve family un l he is desexed.

Did you know Moruya RSL Sub -Branch has an office available in the Moruya RSL Memorial Hall at 11 Page Street, Moruya? The office is open on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 7.30am to 12noon or can be contacted by phone on 02 4474 3513 or mobile 0405 295 658 during the office hours.

This is RILEY, an 8-week old American Staffordshire Terrier, and he's a true sweetheart - friendly, sociable and affec onate. This cute young man is also smart and easily Astrainable.astaffie,

Our mee ng is held monthly on the third Tuesday of the month with our next mee ng held on Tuesday 20th September at 2.00pm at the above address. We welcome all personnel from the armed services.

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Please ring Louise on 0429488200 if you would like to meet Riley. Rehoming Organisa on number R251000223

Riley will need to be an indoor/outdoor dog, so he can spend lots of me with his family. Whoever adopts this lovely boy will be richly rewarded with loyalty and love.

Riley loves human company, and will need a home where someone is around most of the me. He will also benefit from going to puppy school (where he will probably top the class!), as well as ongoing training to ensure he meets his full poten al. Training can be lots of fun for dog and owner,and help with bonding.

An extraordinary mee ng of Eurobodalla Council will be held next Monday to consider the appointment of an interim general manager.

thanks also to our Quota members who baked so many delicious biscuits, cakes and slices. Then of course we had jams, chutneys and plants for sale as well.

Thanks to IGA Narooma for suppor ng our stall in front of their shop, and to Ma from IGA for drawing our raffle winner. Congratula ons to Jenny Brooks from Dalmeny who won the fruit and veggie box, along with wine and chocolates.

Extraordinary Mee ng of Council next Monday Sept 19th

For more informa on and to find your nearest event, visit the NSW RFS website: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/ news-and-media/getready

The mee ng starts at 10.30am on Monday 19 September. Residents can address mee ng agenda items at a public forum session from 9.30am to 10.30am the same day by registering before 12pm on Friday 16 September at council.mee ngs@esc.nsw.gov.au or calling 4474 1358.

A weekend where we encourage everyone to consider their fire risk and prepare their homes for the upcoming fire season.

A special men on also to Sam at IGA Dalmeny who makes up our much appreciated fruit and vegetable boxes.

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Get Ready Weekend begins this weekend!

For more informa on visit www.esc.nsw.gov.au/mee ngs.

Quota Club Narooma Inc says:

What a wonderful community!”

“Thank you Narooma! Our street stall and raffle raised over $1100. This is an amazing Specialeffort.

Our #NSWRFS brigades are throwing open their doors, so feel free to pop in to your local brigade to ask ques ons and get advice and resources about how to prepare for the risk of fire.

Each course includes a discussion with students on peer pressure when in a car with friends and the importance of having the confidence to speak up if feeling unsafe with driver behaviour – just say ‘stop the car now, I’m ge ng out’. It might save a life and send a message to a driver.

The recent sad and unnecessary loss of five teenagers in a run-off-road crash near Picton alarmed parents and the community. At Teensafe, each course provides teen L and P drivers with prac cal behind-the-wheel training in safe driver skills in the safe environment of Moruya Speedway.

The next Teensafe course is in the school holidays Tuesday 4 October at Moruya Speedway. For info and rego forms, email – garys.home@bigpond.com or www.teensafemoruya.org

Gary TeensafeSmith,Manager.

TeenSafe Moruya is helping to create a brighter future for the local community

The Beagle Editor, Teen Road Safety on Country Roads

A Federal Government report released in August has found run-off-road crashes account for one in five crashes and two in five deaths. This occurs when a vehicle leaves the road out of control and crashes at high speed into an object such as a tree. Two thirds of run-off-road fatali es happen on country roads and half occur in 100 km/h zones (SMH 12/9/22 ).

Teensafe was developed in Moruya 30 years ago , is well respected in the community and is perhaps the longest running prac cal behind-the-wheel safe driver course for teens in NSW.

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Therefore, it is regre ed that Eurobodalla Shire Council, a er many years of support, has dras cally reduced funding for Teensafe although we thank IMB Bank who provided grant funds last year to help keep us opera ng and contribu ng to safer roads .

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This expedi on starts at the headland overlooking Bermagui River promptly at 10am Sunday 18 September ending at Mystery Bay picnic shelter about 1pm. Bring lunch; car sharing is recommended. Maps will be issued.

history Track the Bermagui Mystery

of Narooma and Bermagui Historical Socie es and Montreal Goldfield Management Commi ee will retrace this mystery from Bermagui to Mystery FiveBay.

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men disappeared from Bermagui on Sunday 10 October 1880. Their bodies were never found, only their small boat deliberately wrecked near the area now known as Mystery Bay.

They were Government Geological Surveyor Lamont Young, sent to check out the new Montreal goldfields and other gold finds in the area, his assistant Max Schneider, and three men from Batemans Bay – Tom Towers, owner of the boat, William Lloyd and Daniel Casey. Their disappearance quickly became known as ‘the Bermagui Mystery’.

Bermagui Historical Society Archivist Dave Co on said the police inves ga on at the me was a shambles “Ini ally it was thought they had drowned so police made no a empt to secure the wreck site which was visited by many people over the following days, compromising the site,” he said.

Join other amateur sleuths on Sunday 18 September on the trail of the crime that has intrigued people on the far south coast for over 140 years – the 'Bermagui MembersMystery'.

“There was some confusion, even contradic on in the original records about where the boat was actually wrecked. Just what happened and who was responsible for their disappearance remains a mystery.”

“This will be the fi h me we have held this event and amazingly o en we have something new to consider,” said Narooma Historical Society President Laurelle Pacey.

Above: Thomas Towers’ small green fishing boat was found on a rock shelf near Mystery Bay on Sunday a ernoon, 10 October 1880. It was the only evidence for one of the south coast’s most curious unsolved crimes, the disappearance of Government surveyor Lamont Young and four others from Bermagui. Town and Country Journal, 21 April 1883.

We had a great online mee ng today for the South Coast ASA discussion group, with 20 people a ending.

I send out an email to everyone about a week prior to each monthly mee ng (2nd Wednesday of each month, 2.00pm). To par cipate, all you need to do is reply to the email and I will send you the Zoom link a day or two prior to the mee ng.

South Coast ASA Discussion Group

If you missed this mee ng, we hope to see you

haven't been to one of our online mee ngs, and the above items seem interes ng, we would love to see you at an online monthly mee ng in the near future.

We had a great discussion on our individual investment journey - how we started inves ng, how we invest, and the struggle we each have in knowing what to buy, when to buy and when to sell. We discussed a number of strategies that people use. A great learning experience.

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We had a look at the charts for all the major indices on the Aussie stock market, which ones are doing well, which are just wandering along, and which are doing surprisingly well. We also had a look at the charts for a number of stocks that are doing very well in the last few months, despite the uncertainty of the general

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We had a great presenta on by Terry on a number of important 'indicator' minerals stocks - copper, gold, nickel - and the bellwether stocks that can be a good indicator for where the mining stocks are heading, and where the general stock market is heading.

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For the other 60 plus people I have on my email list who missed the mee ng, here is what you missed.

The last mee ng of the Batemans Bay Evening View Club was on Wednesday 14 September 2022 at the Batemans Bay Soldiers Club. Numbers were down a bit due to illness but hopefully with the warmer weather (we hope) coming we will see more of our members and new members are always welcome. Secretary Nancy chaired our mee ng in place of other Execu ve.

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VIEW stands for Voice, Interests and Educa on 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 educa on. The club was established in 1997 for women interested in mee ng regularly with other women from all walks of life, providing them with an outlet to help others, as well as establishing las ng friendships and contribu ng to the community.

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The next mee ng of the Batemans Bay Evening View Club will be held on Wednesday 12 October 2022 at the Batemans Bay Soldiers Club at 6.00 pm for 6.30 pm. 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 Jenny on 0429 726 630.

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Members Chris, Tracey, Tracey, Noreen and Judy celebrated their birthdays in September and were presented with a gi of chocolate from Secretary

speaker was Colin Pass from the Eurobodalla Photographic Club and he gave a very interes ng talk. Colin covered the best way to take photos using complementary colours, portraits, landscapes, animals, black and white and other ways and also ps on composi on and colour se ng. He used his own photos to explain each subject and it was very interes ng and I am sure that we all learnt something and can now put the ps or ideas to use with our cameras or phones. Secretary Nancy presented Colin with a small gi of apprecia on.

On Saturday our club was one of a number of stalls at Bunnings. We were selling cakes, biscuits and cra and it was a lovely day un l the sudden downpour at 1.30.

One of the more unusual events during the 2022 River of Art across the Eurobodalla Shire is the Jingara Farm Experience. Michelle and Graham Scobie have been developing Jingara Farm at Mogendoura as a sustainability showcase for almost a decade and on Saturday, 24 Sep from 2.30-4.30pm they will be invi ng the public to inspect the work they have been doing in terms of self-sufficiency.

As well as losing approximately 5km of fences in a bushfire on 24 Jan 2020, they also lost their shed and have replaced it with a 200 square metre construc on u lising pole frame mber from the property as well as corrugated iron that was damaged in the fire in Broulee. Their rammed earth home was built by previous owners Steve and Bev TheyClarke.also

Jingara Farm is a 232 hectare (570 acre) property on Hawdon’s Road at Mogendoura which is just 8km from Moruya. The Scobie’s breed Damara sheep and Border Collie dogs and live en rely off the grid. The Experience will showcase the breeding programs for both the dogs and the sheep as well as the solar system and the natural building methods they have employed over the years including stone, cordwood and pole frame construc on.

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have an extensive vegetable garden and orchard and all winter hea ng, cooking and hot water is provided by the one slow combus on stove. Rain water storage has been increased from 10,000 litres on arrival in 2013 to the current 130,000 litres and Mogendoura Creek water for gardens and stock troughs has now been augmented by a 3 megalitre dam. The a ernoon will commence with a tour of the homestead area followed by a ernoon tea of rhubard crumble and a short concert of 7 original songs by Graham and Michelle from the 7 albums they have produced. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children with a maximum of $30 for a family. You can book for the Jingara Farm Experience and get direc ons to the property by phoning Graham on 0409 225957 or emailing graham@scobie.com.au It has been med so that par cipants can go directly to the main event of the River of Art, Luminous, in Riverside Park, Moruya.

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The census data tells us we just might be losing our religion. So, what are we losing, what does it mean, does it ma er anyway and where is spirituality in all of this change?

Join us in the hall for a conversa on with architect and writer Dr Elizabeth Farrelly, priest and academic Reverend Dr Jane Foulcher and poet, John Foulcher in Moruya on Saturday 8th October at The Mechanics Ins tute Hall.

Jane Foulcher is an Adjunct Senior Lecturer in Theology at Charles Sturt University. Jane has par cular interests in Chris an spirituality and mys cal theology. An Anglican priest, her doctoral research in the area of monas c theology, was published as Reclaiming Humility: Four Studies in the Monas c Tradi on.

A Poet, a Priest and an Architect walk into a hall in Moruya for a chat……..

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We hope you can join us for what promises to be a fascina ng conversa on, facilitated by Linda Chapman, with me for Q&A and pples to follow at the Red Door Hall.

John Foulcher has wri en twelve books of poetry, most recently 101 Poems, a selec on from his previous books, and Dancing with Stephen Hawking. His work has appeared in Australian magazines and anthologies over nearly forty years, and he has received and been shortlisted for many awards.

Dr Elizabeth Farrelly is a significant public intellectual and writer. The current Writer in Residence at the University of Sydney’s Henry Halloran Trust, a er thirty years the Sydney Morning Herald’s weekly principle essayist on urban planning and city-making. Trained in architecture and philosophy with a PhD in urbanism from the University of Sydney. Her 2007 book Blubberland; the dangers of happiness, considered climate change as a spiritual issue. Her most recent book is Killing Sydney; the fight for a city’s soul.

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Poems from his first book, Light Pressure, were set for study on the New South Wales Higher School Cer ficate syllabus for ten years. In 2010-11 he was the Literature Board’s resident at the Keesing Studio in Paris.

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Sept 18th - Sam Dowling live at The Patch, Tomakin Social Club

Sep 17th - Solo West at Tukka Cafe, Moruya 12pm Sept 17th - Dave Berry at the Tomakin Social Club Sept 17th - The Pearlerz – Tuross Club (6.30pm)

Sept 17th - Eurobodalla Regional Botanic Gardens from 2.15pm, Sandy and the Moochers offer up a fun combo of jazz and rock 'n roll.

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Tickets are available online at h Septps://bit.ly/VinceJonesSept2323rd-SamStevensonatOne Tree Tavern Tuross

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Sep 18th - Craig Morrison at Tukka Cafe, Moruya 12pm Sept 18th - Eurobodalla Live Music at Moruya Golfy 12:30pm to 3:30pm

September 23rd - Vince Jones at the Yuin Theatre

Sep 17th - Live in the Lounge Keith Armitage at the Batemans Bay Soldiers Club

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- Ricky Bloomfield at the Tomakin Social Club Sept 24th - Rick Bamford – Tuross Club (6.30pm)

Sept 18th - Eurobodalla Regional Botanic Gardens The Pilgrims will play from 11am, with a mix of good- me covers and original songs. Bring a picnic or enjoy the fantas c fare from the Gardens' cafe

25th - Guy Turk live at The Patch, Tomakin Social

Sunday 25 September, 2pm St Paul’s Anglican Church

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Saturday 24 September, 2pm St John’s Anglican Church

The fabulous River of Art Fes val launches today and we're so excited to be part of it with our wonderful classical music concert 'Baroque Passions' by The Muffat Collec ve.

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‘Baroque Passions’ is a beau ful music program that takes audiences on an historic musical journey through 18th Century Europe, influenced by Italian cathedrals, French salons and German coffee Featuringhouses.music by Antonio Vivaldi and his contemporaries, these rarely performed works flirt with the limits of human desire and will be performed on original Baroque era instruments including the baroque violin, harpsichord and fascina ng viola da Don’tgamba.miss out! Book ckets now at Adultswww.musicintheregions.com$40+bookingfee;Children 16 years and under are free

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perceptions have changed over the period, particularly recently with the rise of the ‘Me Too’ movement and the new awareness of widespread domestic violence. I suspect it is much more likely that the defendant would have been found Not Guilty in the 1980s than today, whether by jury or judge.

The conviction of Chris Dawson for the murder of his wife Lynette - in the absence of a body or any witnesses to the killing - has raised some fascinating issues surrounding our legal system.

But the decision to decline a jury trial might actually work against Dawson. In the Cardinal Pell case, for example, the High Court had no access to the jury’s deliberations, so the Justices could substitute their own judgement of ‘reasonable doubt’ based on their interpretation of the trial transcript. A higher court might well be more likely to reverse a jury’s decision than that of a highly respected Justice of the Supreme Court who supported his reasoning so meticulously. However, the larger question of jury or judge is more complex than Crispin Hull suggests. We are all subject to the vagaries of personal experience that would make it more or less likely to find a defendant guilty. Indeed, we need only glance at our friends across the Pacific for the perfect example of willful prejudice in the US Supreme Court.

‘Justice delayed is justice denied’ is a legal maxim that has its roots back in the Magna Carta of 1215. This case, it would seem, is the exception that proves the rule…if indeed, there are any unimpeachable rules in our very human system of justice. Australia’s First Nations, the victims of a British crime against humanity, provide a glaring case in point. robert@robertmacklin.com

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As we all know by now, Lynette disappeared forty years ago; the initial response of the police was inadequate, and the accused would never have been brought to trial but for the immense popularity of the podcast, ‘The Teacher’s Pet’ that focused on the case. It was the podcast that triggered Dawson’s lawyers to have the case heard before a single judge rather than a jury of his peers. Justice Ian Harrison delivered the summary of his judgement in open court over a marathon five hours, while the full judgement ran to 100,000 words. Dawson’s counsel said later an appeal wasThe‘probable’.choiceofthe single judge over the jury is but one of the contentious issues arising. Indeed, it sparked a column from the former editor of The Canberra Times, Crispin Hull – himself a qualified lawyer – that called into question the whole ancient practice of trial by jury.

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Then there’s the issue of the 40 years that passed between the disappearance of Lynette and the trial. The natural assumption is that the passage of time would make it less likely that Dawson would be found guilty since the evidence from witnesses – even their remaining alive after such an interval – would be less reliable than if delivered much closer to the event.Social

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‘If you were designing a system from scratch,’ he wrote, ‘there is no way any sensible legislature would come up with a random selection of decision makers with little or no verification of whether they have the capacity to deal with complexItissues.’wasfair criticism. The whole British legal system gains its widespread acceptance in large part because of its ancient dictums and the aggrandisement of its practitioners in much the same way as religion exerts its hold on the populace. A brand new Australian approach is one of those ‘must do’ tasks we should put in our post-republic diary.

“Well…..I’m going to drink to that, Bazza. You have confirmed my view.”

Mick s ffened his back and touched his black arm band. They eyed each other for a short moment. Bazza licked his lips.

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“Now, Bazza, I suggest we have a drink to Queen Elizabeth II. If you have a problem, or you make any smart arse comments, I will leave and rejoin Mrs Weatherspoon-Jones’ memorial recep on. She has a private table booked out in the lounge bar……. for selected guests.”

Mick relaxed his shoulders, slid the schooner across and they both took long sips.

Con nues…….

“I’ve warned you, Bazza…..show some respect.”

Mick’s face ghtened.

Bazza took a sip.

“Well, Mick I am more than aware of your allegiance to the Royal Family. I might be a republican……. but I am not going to go thirsty.”

Reading—A beer with Baz

“So far so good, Bazza. You are behaving yourself.”

Seated, he kept both schooners before him. Bazza raised an eyebrow.

“Anyhow Mick, on the morning of the mee ng he gets a call from a high ranking Minister in his own Government. Due to illness, he requests my mate to stand in for him, at a one on one mee ng with Her Majesty, as he did not want to jeopardise her health. Well……he duly crams all the relevant informa on provided in the briefing notes and spends a pleasant half hour with the Queen. She is by all accounts exactly as she is portrayed; knowledgeable, engaging and genuinely interested.”

“Ahhhh……but there is more, Mick.”

“Ok….. relax, Mick…….relax. But I do have this mate who was a newly elected Member of Parliament who went to London with a delega on. Part of the i nerary was a mee ng with the Queen at Buckingham Palace along with like representa ons from various parts of the Commonwealth. As you could imagine, many were invited, but he was s ll pre y excited to meet Her Majesty.”

“In fact, Mick, I won’t even tell the story of the me I was in the Solomon Islands and Queen Elizabeth II was introduced to the crowd as Queen Elizabeth the Eleventh and then……”

Mick “Don’tgroaned.Bazza…..please don’t spoil it.”

A suited up Mick balancing two schooners, wended his way through the boisterous crowd to the bar table.

Mick leaned in.

“Two mee ngs with the Queen in one day is pre y impressive, “That’sBazza.”

“Next up, she greets our humble Parliamentarian from the Colony with a beaming smile. She uses his first name repeatedly and effuses, “It is such a pleasure to see you again” and engages in extended conversa on, un l her aide reminds her to move on, in accordance with the schedule.”

“Well……God save the Queen, Bazza.”

what I thought, Mick. Well……he lines up with the rest of them and is standing next to some mul tled and very English Lord. This Lord makes a quick assessment of our Parliamentarian from the Colony and offers him some very detailed instruc ons on expected behaviour when mee ng Her Majesty. He even gets him to prac se a slight bow of the head for good measure.”

“Protocol is important, Bazza…...but I don’t like where this story is going.”

Reading—A beer with Baz

“Hold on, Mick…..you see…. he s ll had to a end the mee ng with the Queen that a ernoon, as per his original schedule, with all the delegates from the Commonwealth.”

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“So…… the Queen comes along and spends a li le me with each of the delegates and finally approaches the mul tled Lord. Of course, he bows and respec ully informs Her Majesty that it is their second mee ng and recounts the details. She, of course, feigns recollec on and politely moves on. The mul tled Lord steps back, quite chuffed.”

Bazza paused for a sip.

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“All good, Mick….. I promised to be respec ul.”

Loca on: Narooma Golf Club

Yours sincerely Lynn Bain

Everyone Welcome

I am not a planning expert but I believe that use of this site for affordable housing could provide a much needed resource for the Shire as a whole and one which gives back to the community.

The Narooma VIEW Club

- Council can also showcase adapta ons to mi gate the effects of climate change.

- The subject land should be retained in Council ownership and then used for housing. Land is a significant cost when building a house.

The Beagle Editor, Beagle readers might be interested in the following le er sent to Eurobodalla Councillors, Dear Mayor and Councillors

Contact: Carlien 0411408269

Time:11am for 11:30am

One of the suggested uses is for residen al accommoda on. This is my favoured op on for the following -reasons:Thesubject land is owned by the ratepayers and in the first instance its end use should be subject to comprehensive community consulta on.

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I note that Council has adver sed the proposed sale of this land for Expressions of Interest based on a range of suggested uses.

- As owner of the land, there is an opportunity for Council to be innova ve and implement well designed low cost housing which is close to green space, ameni es and local shops.

- There is huge concern about the lack of affordable housing in Eurobodalla Shire.

- Such an approach provides an opportunity for Council to lobby the NSW Government to introduce the recently dumped Dra Design and Place State Environmental Planning Policy.

Proposed Sale of old Batemans Bay Bowling Club Land

General Mee ng: 4th Friday of the month

Again I think it is important that Shire residents be given an opportunity to provide feedback on the eventual use of the site and that its views are taken seriously.

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Launching boats and a book — with fun and flair

Side-tracked by a career in the Australian Public Service, where she wrote long analy cal reports, Kaaren didn’t write crea vely un l 1995, when she accidentally completed a novel while on maternity leave. Her works received a en on from small independent publishers, and between 1998 and 2006 five novels and three children’s stories were published. The third book in her second fantasy series was runner-up in the fic on category of the ACT Publishing Awards in 2006. She also self-published a non-fic on book, which sold two print runs.

For more informa on about Nature Coast Dragon Boat Club visit: h

On Sunday 18 September Nature Coast Dragon Boat Club will hold demonstra on boat races and launch a novel wri en by paddler member Kaaren Sutcliffe. Come and join the fun from 10 a.m. at the Moruya boat ramp on Shore Street.

In 2005 Kaaren was diagnosed with breast cancer, and in 2006 her publisher closed down. Talk about ming! In a change of lifestyle, Kaaren hung up her crea ve keyboard and le the public service to become a freelance editor. She became an Accredited Editor with the Ins tute of Professional Editors (IPEd) in 2012. In 2021 Kaaren discovered her breast cancer had returned in her spine …

A endance is free and a coffee van and taco van will also be on site. Books will be available, with some of the proceeds from book sales going to Dragons Abreast Australia and The McGrath Founda on.

Guest paddlers are coming from other south coast clubs and there will be fun demonstra on races from 10 a.m., followed by morning tea, the launch of the book, and then the opportunity to see the boats up close or even try a brief paddle.

However, every cloud has a silver lining and Kaaren used the extra me in her recovery from major surgery to return to her passion of wri ng — and The Mage and the Bird Caller trilogy came to life.

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visit: www.kaarensutcliffe.com.au

The celebra ons are to help welcome Kaaren back to paddling a er major surgery and treatment, and to launch the novel that she completed while recovering. Undercover Mage is book one in a fantasy with romance trilogy, inspired by the Chinese mythology underpinning dragon boat racing. The story features a river, a grumpy river dragon, a spy mage on an undercover mission and a feisty heroine who is the captain of a boat team.

Judges were impressed by writers’ crea vity with the theme, Eurobodallamagic.Mayor

Batemans Bay High School principal with Bella Morris

Mathew Hatcher presented winners and runners up with vouchers from Moruya Books as well as the 2022 Mayor’s Wri ng Compe on anthology, which is also available to view in the Eurobodalla Libraries online catalogue.

Bella’s story, The Tale of a Traitor, caught the judges’ a en on. She captured the theme of magic through a fantasy tale of rela onships and death.

Bella was most pleased by the award and looked forward to spending her voucher on a leather-bound

Wri ng Compe on finalists a ended the awards presenta on at the Moruya RSL Hall on Monday 12 September.

The pres gious Syd Hayes Crea ve Wri ng Award went to Batemans Bay student Bella Morris, 14.

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“Iclassic.barely win anything, it was such a surprise when I found out I won,” Bella said.

Bella has a list of upcoming wri ng compe ons she is already working towards. Her heart was set towards one day achieving a degree in English literature, with her ul mate dream to study at Oxford University.

Reading Shire’s budding writers celebrate their magic

“I will watch a movie or finish reading a book and feel disappointed; I can’t help but think how I can make the ending be er,” she said.

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The shire’s budding writers beamed as they walked up on stage to be recognised for their literary

“Some would say I have a depressing tone to my wri ng - I am not about those fairy-tale endings,” Bella laughed.

Instead, Bella enjoys crea ng impac ul endings that leave las ng impressions.

“It’s wonderful to recognise the literary talent in our shire,” Mayor Hatcher said. “This compe on was set up to encourage and celebrate young writers and being accepted as a finalist is a great achievement.”

Over the past 13 years, the Mayor’s Wri ng Compe on has seen more than 2650 entries. 2022 judges were Eurobodalla Writers Stafford Ray, Eileen Dillon-Smith and Sharon Halliday as well as former

Maizi Minihan and Mahli Killeen

Years 1-2 finalists

Reading judge of the Children’s Book of the Year Award, Lynne Babbage and Alice Johnson of Eurobodalla

Years 7-8

Years 11-12

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Special men on: Taylor Bartulovich, Tommy Dullard and Ginger Rixon.

Encouragement: Layla Bailey

Years 5-6

Winner: Ruby Southan

Special men on: Evie Bailey, Ma lda Clynes, Orlando, Dali Hone and Archie Jackson.

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Runner up: Molly Brewer

Years 1-2

Special men on: Jordan Hatcher, Elizabeth Hicks, Chloe Kay, Hayden Paull and Nyree Redden.

Winner: Maizi Minihan

Winner: Emilia Klekowska

Runner up: Xavier Eke

Runner up: Ilah Constable Years 9-10

Winner: Kasarni Small

Years 3-4

Winner: Bella Morris Runner up: Emma Penberthy

Emma Penberthy and Bella Morris with Mayor Hatcher.

Zara MCarthy and Molly Brewer

Encouragement: James Penberthy

Runner up: Mahli Killeen Encouragement: Max Kay

Winner: Zara McCarthy

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To celebrate The River of Art, local sculptor Paul Dimmer and ar st Carmel Cox are presen ng their collec on of works in the Eurobodalla Regional Botanic Gardens for the month of September.

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Step inside to the gi shop and you will see Carmel’s whimsical and ethereal pain ngs of dandelions and teazels. Her journals are an art piece in their own right with clever artwork on the front & back covers plus more artwork inside the cover.

As you wander around the grounds, you will see Paul’s quirky and clever sculptures made from corten and recycled steel. Paul works mainly from second hand materials and his sculptures are sure to delight visitors.

See you in the gardens…Open Wednesdays to Sundays 9am to 4pm.

Sculptures & Art In The Gardens Will Delight

Address: Sunshine Bay public School, Beach Road, Sunshine Bay

Visitors to previous exhibi ons have commented on the breadth of subject ma er and the depth and vibrancy achieved by each ar st in their pain ngs. Pastels are truly a versa le medium!

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Entry is by gold coin dona on with the proceeds going to the School.

Cost: Gold Coin dona on

When: Saturday and Sunday 24 and 25 September from 1:30pm to 4pm and from 10am to 4pm each day from Monday 26 September to Monday 3 October.

The exhibi on will be open from 1:30pm to 4pm on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 September and from 10am to 4pm each day from Monday 26 September to Monday 3 October at the Sunshine Bay Public School, Beach Road, Sunshine Bay.

South Coast Pastel Society Exhibi on and Compe on

Presented By: South Coast Pastel Society

Each year, the pain ngs are judged by a well known and respected ar st and this year is no excep on with award winning south coast ar st Gary Laird judging the pain ngs and providing insigh ul cri ques on the winning entries. Winners and runners up in each category will be awarded cash prizes generously provided by the society’s loyal sponsors who have con nued to support the society through good mes and bad. The Society is very apprecia ve of this ongoing support. All pain ngs will also be considered for the highly prized “Best in Show” award whilst visitors to the exhibi on will also have the opportunity to nominate their favourite pain ng for the “People’s Choice Award”.

The South Coast Pastel Society 2022 Exhibi on and Compe on is the society’s premier event for the year with ar sts entering works in four categories: Landscape; Seascape; Flora/Fauna and S ll life/ Interior. As a judged compe on, the exhibi on always a racts pain ngs of the highest quality in a variety of styles.

Explore the River of Arts interac ve map

Explore their interac ve map, search by ar st, dates or town to plan your fes val journey. Head over to their website to play!

River of Art have a great search tool for you!

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Bookings for Friday, 21/10/22 must be made by contac ng Judy Rafferty of the McGrath Nurse Scholarship Fundraiser on - 0409 000 802. These ckets will be priced differently to the above pricing. Bookings for Friday, 28/10/22 must be made by contact Carol Shor of the Binh Minh School Fundraiser on - 0450775067 These ckets will be priced differently to the above pricing.

The Bay Playhouse 33 Gregory Street, BATEMANS BAY NSW 2536

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DATES Friday 21 October 2022 - Saturday 5 November 2022

BTP Presents: Calendar Girls

Bay Theatre Players Inc brings you Calendar Girls, by Tim Firth, directed by Candy Burgess. Adults $30.50, Concession $28.50, Group 20+ $27.50 all inclusive of booking fees.

Grab your friends and grab some ckets for our next show, Calendar Girls, directed by Candy Burgess. Get ready for a joyful, funny and upli ing show!

The show runs for 2 hours & 20 minutes, including one interval. Please note that no food or drink is allowed in the auditorium.

Tickets on sale Friday h ps://www.trybooking.com/ Calendarevents/landing/932979Girls21October - 5 November 2022

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If you need assistance with your booking, contact Rowena - 0404 246 005 www.baytheatreplayers.com

‘At The End Of Our Street’ will see the audiences real stories enacted on stage in an interac ve theatre show that will fill the heart and revive the spirit.

Rebus Theatre’s Playback Ensemble is touring their new show ‘At The End Of Our Street’ throughout September and October as part of Project Alchemy, a cross disciplinary arts project to build resilience across south-east Australia.

Project Alchemy is made possible thanks to funding from the Australian Government for the Black Summer Bushfire Grant Program

Playback Theatre is a form of improvisa onal theatre in which audience members tell stories from their own lives and watch as actors and musicians enact them on the spot using movement, music and words, but without script or rehearsal. It can be moving or funny according to the stories

Theatre is a powerful way for people to share stories on common themes. Audiences are le with a be er understanding of the issues that concern them as a community. They connect to each other and to their common goals and struggles.

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It is evident that lawn bowls at Tuross is in a very healthy state with several new lady members who are not only very enthusias c about their bowls, but are also developing ap tude as skilled bowlers. We have to thank Jim Madden, who has generously coached most of these ladies this year. This is giving us a good pool of bowlers to select from for future events.

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Both Division 2 and 4 sides played at Malua Bay yesterday, Thursday 15th September in the 4th round of the 2022/23 Far South Coast District Pennant .

We congratulate the ladies and wish them well at the next level. This is the first me that several of the ladies have played in pennant and from all accounts, they have really enjoyed both the social experience of mee ng many fellow bowlers from the various clubs, whilst also enhancing their skills at compe on level bowls. They were ably lead by experienced skips, Jenny Madden and Carol Williams.

The 2’s played the Malua Bay Blue side who are the current leaders of the compe on. We had a very ght game against the ladies winning with an overall score of 35 to

of the 3’s is evident also, with Dalmeny on the top of the ladder. Their compe on against Narooma and Malua Bay will also conclude next Tuesday.

With one round to go, it is apparent from the ladder that the Pennant 4 ladies are the victors of their compe on with 14 points, and will now progress to the District playoff, which is planned to be played at Tuross Head Country Club next month. They will travel to Bermagui next Tuesday for the final match. This will be a great opportunity for the ladies to play on a different surface at the Bermagui Club, where it is an ar ficial green.

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they have had three wins to our one and cannot be beaten. We play the Malua Bay Green side at home on Tuesday, which will be a playoff for second posi on. It was exci ng to be able to use and master the new electronic scoreboards that have been installed at Club Malua.Thewinners

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It is with sadness that I report long me bowler Alan Foote passed away last week, condolences to his family, his wife Shirley also recently passed away.

on 60, Kim Giannasca, 35, Margaret Bridges. Social Bowls Lucky number winner, Carmel Price. Happy Birthday wishes to Margaret Bridges and Marlou Rollinson on her 80th. Lovely to catch up with Julie Lewis and Bess Holloway who came along to watch some of the Pennant matches, hope you will be on the green again soon Special thanks to Judy Armstrong who has been repor ng social bowls events whilst I have been away bowling Pennants, you are much appreciated Judy. Judy tells me we have a new electronic scoreboard. Congratula ons to the men's S ngrays in their Pennants, Division 2 won by a shot on the last bowl on the last end, must have been very exci ng . Club Malua Division 4 defeated Club Malua Division 3, 62/53 well done boys .

Grade 4 Pennant Team, Colleen Ashby, Lisa Grice, Judy Davis, Barbara Vickers

Malcolm Wright took over proceedings as Bowls Organiser David was Thereaway.were

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Connie Anderson, Carmel Price 19 defeated Cheryl Melouney, Tania Calder 17. Jeane e Roberts, Bev Keatley 14 defeated Judy Armstrong, Sue Morgan 12. Well done to both teams with very close scores and good Moneybowling.clubwinners

8 Social Bowlers present whilst other members were bowling in Pennant matches will finish next week with some good results we hope.

Monthly medal and division one winner with a ne score of 69 off handicap of 18 was Tanya Desmond. Division two winner was Margaret Brown with a ne score of 71 off handicap of 32. Balls to 75 C/B

Nearest to pin Hole 9 Div 2 Janice Eardley Hole 14 Div 3 Patricia Benne

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Tuross Head Vets Golf Results

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Div 3 Chris HoleHendra17

20 ladies competed in September Stroke Monthly Medal event. Div 1: 0-24 Div 2: 25-45

Nearest to pin Hole 3 Div 2 Mary HoleYoung9

Division 1 winner was Warwick Georgeson from Carnarvon Golf Club with a score of 38 off handicap of 19. Division 2 winner was Jane Blomfield with a score of 40 off handicap of 38. Balls to 35 C/B

the Nearest the Pins were Rick Brake on the 4th, David Williams on the 6th, ladies on the 7th was Marg Downey and mens on the 7th Neal Watson. Accuracy prize went to Neil Mather. Next week's game will be a single Stableford round.

Monday, 12th Sept, 21 ladies competed in a medley stableford Twoevent.divisions: Div 1: 0-20: Div 2: 21-45

Narooma Ladies Golf results

We also had 15 ladies play stableford and the overall winner was Patricia Benne with a score of 39 off handicap of 39 Balls to 34 sports

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The PAR game of 14 September was contested by 39 starters. The recently cored greens presented a challenge to all players.

Jenny Walker presen ng Margaret Brown with her prize for division 2 winner in the Monthly Medal event.

Overall winner of the day was Rick Brake on a countback from David Williams both with a score of plus 3, third place went to John Cox again on a countback from Robert McKirdy on a score of plus 2. Ball or chocolate winners were Neal Wasteness Thompson, Allen Lee, Ron Hanlon, Greg Smith, Robert Nash, Ray Downey, Ross Richardson and Herb

Broulee Runner’s Results

Balls went to B Kennedy (73C/B), V Moore (73), E Jones (75), N Cowdroy (77), L Gibbs (80), P Reid (81), S Knight (82). th Hole Jenny Ellis 2 10th Hole Val Moore

We welcomed the Mackay family consis ng of Alfie, Benji and Neil to their first run over the new course.

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The boys brought along their friend Jude Issaakidas to experience the compe on and fun.

Con nuing her winning streak, Joanne Dixon excelled herself by taking 1st place and winning her first Monthly Medal with an outstanding 70 ne .

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Barbara Swain disappoin ngly duffed the 18th but s ll managed to come in runner-up with a fantas c 72 ne .

Wednesday 14th September

Perfect spring condi ons allowed for the runners to push themselves and as a result there seven personal best mes and one equal best me. Isabella Fleming, Will smith, Karen Harding Smith, Nina and Andrew McPherson recorded PBs in the 2 kilometres. Lily McIntosh and David McCann did PBs in the 3 Kilometres and the ever-improving Julie Amphle equalled her best me over this distance.

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The Ros Rose Award recipient was Phyllis Reid with 81 ne .

A field of 19 player’s turned out to play the last round of the Monthly Medal.

Wednesday 14 September 2022

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The days are ge ng longer and in three weeks’ me we will be moving into day light saving me and this means we will be star ng at 5 O’clock.

Moruya River. Salmon and tailor have been the main ac vity encountered by anglers this week. Most of these fish have been found in the lower sec ons of the river, pushing in with the de and returning out the front on the run out de. Areas from Quarry wharf down to Preddy’s wharf have been the best areas to try your hand at. I have had reports last week, that the area know as hole-in the wall is now closed off to boat traffic. No doubt as a result of damage to the oyster leases in the area. There are supposedly signs now on either side of the hole sta ng access is now prohibited. I will try and get to the bo om of this development, and let you know.

Flathead are s ll a li le on the quiet side, but s ll there for those prepared to work for a few fish. At this me of year, with day me temps increasing and a warmer current pushing down from up north, the shallow sand and mud flats are the areas to target with shallow running hard body lures or small so plas cs presenta ons. These shallow areas will warm faster than the deeper holes and channels. Give the new Shimano Batam BT 99 swim baits a go, I recon they will be fla y slayers this season!

Tuross AlreadyRiver.Iamhearing reports that the predicted flathead bite is star ng. Work the shallow sand and mud flats where the water temp is star ng to increase for the best chance at ge ng a few early season flathead. Tradi onally flathead will be aggressively on the chew as they first start the feeding season a er the slow winter bite. Any of the systems large shallow bays and flats areas will be the go to find a some good sized

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Rock and Beach. There have been several reports from both surfers and anglers that salmon in the 60cm+ mark have been a fairly common around the Moruya break wall this week. Early morning sessions seem to be the pick at the moment, which will also make ge ng a tailor or two a viable op on. In amongst the salmon, flathead, trevally and bream have all been possible as well.

Stay safe everyone and remember “everyday’s a good day for fishing…” Team Tackle World Moruya.

Therecrocs. have also been reports of a few mulloway coming out of the usual deep water holes that Tuross is well know for. Try the boat shed area and the around the front of Four ways, as well as way upstream around Snake flat. Live poddy mullet or large swim bait style lure will work on these large fish, as will the jelly bean approach of using 2.5” curl tail style so plas cs. Who can resist a jelly bean if the are on offer?

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The drummer s ll seem to around off any of the local ledges this week as well.

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In the media release the President of the REIA Mr Hayden Groves said housing affordability for both home buyers and renters con nued to worsen in the June quarter as lack of supply and surging interest rates impacted home ownership and tenancies. He went on to say “affordability is expected to worsen unless supply constraint is urgently addressed by state and federal governments. The REIA is a strong supporter of replacing the stamp duty tax and have launched their “Axe the Tax” campaign. They es mate the phase out of stamp duty could increase lis ngs on the market by up to 50%, helping to improve the supply constraints.

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Only Western Australia saw a decrease in total number of loans for owner occupier dwellings, declining by 6.1% over the quarter

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Housing and rental affordability declined over the June quarter of 2022

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The average loan size increased 11.6% to $612,079 over the past year

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The key points from their State of the States summary are:

The Northern Territory and ACT had the lowest decline of 1.7%

The number of first home buyers decreased 0.1% over the quarter but decreased 32.6% over the past year

The propor on of income required to meet loan repayments increased to 38.4%, an annual increase of 4.7 percentage points

The propor on of income required to meet rent payments increased to 22.9%

Tasmania was once again the least affordable state or territory to rent in with the propor on of income required to meet median rent increasing to 29.6%

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