At the moment there is a pandemic of graffi from the Bay to Narooma, the majority of it appears to be from one par cular braniac who obviously has problems remembering both their name and loca on. From is poorly delivered art skills his/her name is something like 'Gonzo'.
The standard response from Council to the graffi is that 'it's not on ESC assets, so we won't do a thing'. Apparently there is an annual budget for graffi removal and Council is bound to only spend it removing graffi from their own assets.
They are so fixated in not dealing with any graffi on non-council assets that they even have a Policy
This Policy aims to ensure that our community is maintained free from unwanted graffi and that there is no cost to Council for removal of graffi from non-Council-owned property/assets. Graffi is a visual pollu on and can be offensive to sec ons of the community. When the graffi is visible to the general public, community expecta on is that the graffi should be removed as soon as possible.
Applica on Removal of graffi from non-Council owned property/assets shall be the responsibility of the owner and should be carried out at their cost. Upon receipt of complaints or the iden fica on of graffi on non-Council-owned property/assets, Council shall contact the landowner reques ng coopera on in maintaining the exterior of their property/assets free from graffi at the owner’s cost.
Maybe 'Gonzo' is aware of this policy and only tags Non-Council assets to ensure his/her/their "artwork" is le intact.
It is evident that 'Gonzo' is s ll a child based on the height of the graffi above the ground and the childish style of the signature that you would expect to find on the cover of a Year Eight text book along with s ckers and doodles.
It is also sadly evident that 'Gonzo' another graffi st in need of a a en on, as we see the world over, and that going around signing his/her/their name might bring more a en on to what is most likely a sad, empty life, devoid of the recogni on and a en on they think they deserve. Alas our local 'Gonzo' is just one of millions on the planet happy to trash their own neighbourhood. But sadly the 'Gonzos' are breeding, as is becoming more evident across the Shire.
Fortunately there is some civic blowback against 'Gonzo' with at few locals now going around most evenings, pain ng over this senseless merde' defacing people's buildings, oyster shacks, telephone poles (50+ and coun ng).
The most disappoin ng thing however, is the apathy shown by the community of what is becoming a growing problem. Copycat 'tagging' is showing up. This tagging is the precursor to territorial claim. It is like pissing on trees to mark territory. We already have gangs of youth patrolling the streets at night, breaking into homes and cars. Territorial claims, and disputes, are just around the corner.
The ESC standard prac ce of doing nothing if the graffi is not on their asset is reasonable given that it is a responsible approach to spending ratepayers money.
But what of our towns, our local buildings, our neighbourhoods?
If Council is to do nothing then the onus is on us, otherwise 'Gonzo' and his/her/their other illiterate, infan le, selfish associates, crying out for the a en on they have been so sorely denied all their lives, will con nue, spreading to your neighbourhood and into your street.
Several years ago a misguided girl in Tuross Head decided to graffi the local cycleway with her "art". Her efforts spanned several hundred metres. The poor sod had poor art skills, only one colour (black) to work
with and a limited number of tag pieces in her repertoire. Having exhausted penises and po y-mouth words she wrote her 'tag' that just happened to be her name. The outcry from the community the following day was loud. And the loudest voices were her peers who were disgusted with what she had done to their neighbourhood, to their cycleway and to their otherwise visually pris ne environment.
The police spoke to the girl, to her parents and the community got behind her to assist in the graffi removal. It was established that there was a sec on of Tuross youth that were bored, angry, feeling le out and ven ng.
The solu on was to determine what they needed. A basketball court. So the community raised $10,000 to build a free, open air basketball court. Since then there has been li le, if any graffi in the village other than that done by outsiders.
With that in mind we might ask "What does 'Gonzo' want? A basketball court, an art wall like the alleyways in Melbourne, a quiet chat with peers to see if he/she/them are OK?
While it is admirable that we have good people in the Shire who are using their own paint to paint over the steady build up of these 'tags' it is important to remind them that they do not have permission to paint private property or assets owned by other agencies, such as power poles. If caught they are subject to the law.
It is clear that 'Gonzo', or whatever the poor tag spells, likes art - maybe he/she/they might be encouraged to a end the art classes on offer in Batemans Bay, Moruya and Narooma.
We can assume that 'Gonzo' is one of our own from the volume of 'tags'. That hopefully means that one of his/her/their peers, or family member, has a word and tries to establish if 'Gonzo' is OK.
Unlike the self-en tled, private school arse-wipes from Canberra who came to Tuross thirty years ago to firstly ringbark the One Tree pine tree, and then blow it up a er it was repaired, our 'Gonzo' is probably a public school child, semi-illiterate, comes from a disadvantaged local family, feels angry, and just needs some good direc on.
With the popular rise of quality street murals across the Shire maybe 'Gonzo' might take on street art with a passion and apply art to spaces that are in need of something other than an infan le, dribbled, incomprehensible sprawl that is li le more than pissing on a power pole to leave a scent.
In the mean me the Council might like to reconsider the role it plays in the overall presenta on of the region and ask itself "are we actually doing enough or is our arms-length policy and our mediocre approach enough that we cover our bu s and do li le else to proac vely reduce the rise in graffi we are seeing?"
And while they are at it they could ask themselves "Why are our public toilets so poor, and o en so vandalised that they are rendered nearly unusable, except for the most urgent of natures calls?"
Surely we can do be er in Eurobodalla. It is our home, we have a pride of place. And we are trashing it from within. But where to begin?
l next—leiGrab your most eye-catching or zaniest hat and join Narooma Rotarians and friends to ‘Li the Lid on Mental Illness’ next Thursday night (27 October) at Narooma Golf Club.
Guest speaker Dr David Arthur of Bermagui will talk about ‘Integra ve Mental Health Care in Rural Communi es’ drawing on his extensive experience here and overseas and insights he gained from his studies and prac ce in Chinese Medicine as an acupuncturist.
Since the bushfires, he has worked with Bega Health and Eurobodalla Health as a mental health clinician and drug and alcohol counsellor in hospitals and the community.
“Through this experience and on through COVID, I’ve become familiar with the stark differences in mental health care between urban and rural Australia,” Dr Arthur said.
“I’m concerned with the paucity of mental health care in the region yet am buoyed by a vision of community-centred mul -disciplinary low cost care.
Above: At Narooma Rotary on Thursday, local health prac oner Dr David Arthur will propose ideas that could benefit mental health in our region.
“On Thursday, I’ll be discussing some of my experiences in Asia and proposing ideas which could benefit mental health in rural communi es such as ours.”
‘Li the Lid on Mental Illness’ is Australian Rotary Health’s na onal annual fundraiser for mental health research. An es mated 1-in-5 Australians experience a mental illness each year.
Dr Arthur’s talk at Narooma Rotary’s ‘Li the Lid’ dinner is on Thursday 27 October, 6 for 6.30 at Narooma Golf Club. Hats are encouraged but not essen al; prizes given.
Please book through secretary@naroomarotary.org.au so numbers are known. Cost $27 (includes dinner).
Motorists are advised of changed traffic condi ons on the Princes Highway between Beach Road and the Old Princes Highway. Workers will be in the area conduc ng inves ga on work as part of planned maintenance work in the area.
Night work will take place on Tuesday 25 October between 8pm and 5am, weather permi ng. A reduced speed limit of 40 km/h and single lane closures will be in place for the safety of workers and motorists.
Motorists are advised 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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you're keen to adopt, give our rangers a call on 4474 1019.
NSW DPI advises people not to consume shellfish (including bivalves (mussels and oysters), crustaceans (lobster, crabs and prawns) and gastropods (shellfish) collected or caught on the NSW coastline, due to the risk of Paraly c Shellfish Poisoning (PSP) h ps:// bit.ly/3g SWF
. The known affected areas include: The waters of the Hawkesbury River downstream of the Brooklyn railway bridge; Brisbane Water downstream of the Rip Bridge; and The waters of Twofold Bay.
Paraly c shellfish toxins are produced by certain toxic algae species. Alexandrium species that can produce paraly c shellfish toxins are con nuing to bloom in the Broken Bay area. Shellfish taken from this area should not be eaten. Cooking does not destroy the toxins. Paraly c Shellfish Poisoning is rare, but it is important that people follow this advice to avoid ge ng sick.
This alert only reports algal blooms that have been brought to the a en on of NSW DPI. Given the current adverse weather condi ons cau on is advised by avoiding consump on of recrea onally harvested shellfish Seafood in shops and restaurants is safe to eat because the NSW Food Authority monitors the safety of commercially harvested shellfish.
Volunteers from three South Coast Marine Rescue NSW units have swapped the sparkling blue waters of the Pacific for the brown waters of the flooded Murray River, travelling to the town of Moama to assist in the response to the worst flooding in the area in a genera on.
Marine Rescue NSW Deputy Commissioner Alex Barrell said that the volunteers, from the Marine Rescue Ulladulla, Batemans Bay and Tuross Moruya units, would spend the next week working in Moama suppor ng the local State Emergency Service unit in their response to the flooding.
“Eleven members from our South Coast units have joined their colleagues from our Marine Rescue Moama unit, who have been busy over the past week helping to ready the town for the flood peak,” Mr Barrell said.
“Each unit has brought a rescue boat and essen al equipment, and are expected to be undertaking a range of vital support tasks including filling and transpor ng sandbags, resupply and evacua on.”
“This is the third me in the past year our members have supported a NSW SES flood response, showing the breadth of skills of our members and their commitment to helping communi es in need no ma er where they are.”
Marine Rescue Ulladulla Unit Commander John Samulski said that all of the South Coast volunteers were looking forward to helping in the flood response.
“It might seem strange that Marine Rescue NSW is here in Moama over 500 kilometres from the ocean, but our members train hard for a wide range of emergency situa ons, and Marine Rescue NSW has long had a base here on the Murray River at Moama,” Mr Samulski said.
“We’re looking forward to pu ng our training and skills to good use to help our Moama colleagues and the local community in their me of need.”
In a first for NSW, Eurobodalla Council will trial a virtual fencing system on Cullendulla Drive and Blairs Road at Long Beach. The virtual fence uses non-invasive audio and visual alerts to deter animals from crossing the road with the twin goals of improving road safety and reducing animal road-kill. Each fence consists of devices placed at 25-metre intervals that are triggered in sequence by headlights as the vehicle moves along the road, so forming a virtual fence.
Approximately 900 metres of virtual fence has been installed along Cullendulla Drive (37 devices) and 200 metres along Blairs Road – both known roadkill hotspots. Eurobodalla Council’s natural resources supervisor Courtney Fink-Downes said the technology was a win-win op on should it prove successful.
“The virtual fence is designed to reduce wildlife death and injuries, and reduce vehicle damage and poten al injuries or deaths to occupants,” Ms Fink-Downes said.
“The system we are using has been extensively tested in Tasmania and researchers found a total roadkill reduc on of 50 per cent, an excellent outcome for rela vely low-cost low-maintenance technology. The ques on we want answered is will it work that well here?
“These test hotspots were determined in collabora on with na ve animal rescue group WIRES and the funding provided by Coastwatchers. It really is a huge community effort.” The trial will run for a year.
Photo > The virtual fence along Cullendulla Drive at Long Beach is designed to deter wildlife from the road when vehicles are present, protec ng motorists and reducing roadkill.
Next Narooma VIEW Club Mee ng Friday October 28 11am for 11:30am
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Statement of A ainment in Individual Support (Communica on and Empowerment of Older Power)
- Statement of A ainment in First Aid
- Statement of A ainment in Individual Support CHCSS00081 - Introduc on to Disability Skill Set CHCSS00097 Individual Support - Ageing Support Skill Set
To receive these courses fee free, you must meet this criteria: aged 16-24 not enrolled into school an Australian ci zen, permanent resident, Australian humanitarian visa holder or New Zealand ci zen Currently living in NSW
If you are interested in more informa on about these courses, please enquire with our administra on on 02 4472 9202 or visit the website www.southcoastcolleges.edu.au
The Shed welcomes males over eighteen with the aim to provide a safe place to be involved in joint projects, snooker, photography, cards, table tennis etc or just have a cuppa and a yarn.
Our general open me is Monday and Thursday 8.00-12.00 am We also open Tuesday 2.00-4.00pm for cards (euchre)
Wednesday 2.00-4.00pm for snooker and the camera group meet Thursday 2.00-4.00pm.
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Pa ents in Southern NSW will now find it easier to navigate their surgery journey, with the release of two new guide booklets from Southern NSW Local Health District (SNSWLHD). The aim of each guide is to inform pa ents and their carers of what is ahead when surgery becomes part of their treatment plan, and to help choose the most appropriate hospital to undergo their procedure.
The Elec ve Surgery GuideSouthern NSW Hospitals provides a lis ng of surgical procedures at the hospitals in our region.
Above: Sarah Galton, General Manager, Corporate Services & Projects, and Fiona Renshaw, Execu ve Director Opera ons, with the new guides
The guide aims to help pa ents have a conversa on with their medical team about the loca on of their surgery, including what op ons may be available close to home.
A second guide assists pa ents to prepare for a surgical procedure. The What You Need to Know About Your Surgery Journey guide includes informa on on what to expect when you arrive at hospital, and care advice once you return home. SNSWLHD Chief Execu ve Margaret Benne said the booklets help pa ents make an informed choice about their treatment op ons and allow them to be prepared when coming to and leaving hospital.
“O en pa ents may think that they will need to travel to a capital city to have their procedure. We have six hospitals in our region that have the capability to perform a wide range of procedures and the elec ve surgery guide shows which surgeries can be provided closer to home,” Ms Benne said.
“Both guides also provide suggested ques ons that pa ents and their carers can ask their GP, surgeon or hospital trea ng team, to help find the best choice for their care.
“These guides are designed to support pa ents, their family, and carers to get the most from their surgery journey and make the process that li le bit easier.”
The guides are available through the Southern NSW Local Health District website, local hospitals, GPs and surgical admission offices.
www.iga.com.au/
Found a new plant popping up in your backyard and not sure if it’s a weed or not? Eurobodalla Council’s invasive species team can help.
Weeds were known to take over precious habitats, threaten industries and impact livelihoods.
Natural resource officer Lily Berry is on a mission to help prevent the spread of weeds to protect na ve plants, animals and agriculture.
However, “we need your help to stop them,” says Ms Berry.
“The best control strategy is to keep weeds out. If they creep in, quickly get on top of them before they spread.”
Ms Berry said Eurobodalla residents have no ced new plants popping up as the weather warms.
“It can be tricky to iden fy weeds; a lot of people get them confused with na ve plants,” she said.
To help with the shire’s war on weeds, Council’s invasive species team launched a weed iden fica on program to help the community work out what to keep and what to dig out.
If you see a plant that could be a weed and you want to know more:
• Take a picture
• Note the loca on • Send it to WeedID@esc.nsw.gov.au
“If you’re not sure what’s growing in your backyard, send through clear photos of the whole plant, close-ups of leaves, flowers, and any fruit or seed capsules and we will be able to iden fy it for you,” Ms Berry said. “We can help iden fy and suggest control op ons.”
The invasive species team was also travelling the shire to provide face-to-face advice.
“Come and visit us at during our Weeds Roadshow in Batemans Bay and Narooma to learn more about the shire’s weeds and some handy weed ID ps,” Ms Berry said. Visit Ms Berry and the team at:
Narooma Plaza, Saturday 22 October, 10am – 2pm
Batemans Bay Bunnings, Saturday 19 November, 10am – 2pm. A display will also be set up at Turnbull’s Moruya from 7- 14 November.
The Gruffalo is one of the stars of 2022 Children’s Week, with a book reading and scavenger hunt among other ac vi es in the last week of October. Eurobodalla Council has been running Children’s Week events for nearly a decade and this year’s celebra ons are set to top them all.
Child development officer Jenny Hogg said Council would run several events to celebrate the skills, talents and abili es of the shire’s youngest residents.
Above: The Children’s Week Fun Day returns for 2022 – this year at the Moruya Showground Pavilion with music and dancing, face pain ng, art, obstacle course, and book reading.
“We all love the Gruffalo and although the live show has sold out, we s ll have plenty of fun with a book reading of this world-wide favourite at Dalmeny on Monday 24 October and a Gruffalo-inspired treasure hunt at Moruya on Thursday 27 October,” Ms Hogg said.
“There’s also beach excursions, story me at the Bodalla Nursery and a guided walk at the always popular Eurobodalla Regional Botanic Garden. And we’re bringing the popular Children’ Week Fun Day back to the Moruya Showground Pavilion – with music and dancing, face pain ng, art, obstacle course, book reading. Plus the chance for families and carers to speak to local community-service providers.
“All the ac vi es are filling up fast, so book in soon.”
Children’s Week is a na onal program and schools, playgroups, early educa on providers, libraries and community groups across Australia will be hos ng ac vi es and events designed to recognise and promote the rights of children to enjoy their childhood.
For more informa on on Children’s Week ac vi es in Eurobodalla, visit www.esc.nsw.gov.au/events. For more informa on on Children’s Week 2022, visit h ps://childrens-week.org.au. The Gruffalo live show is proudly sponsored by the NSW Government.
The inaugural mee ng of our group took place last month and, although numbers were small, all enjoyed the conversa on and the exchange of informa on. The next mee ng will take place at Goodwin Village (The Manor). Enter through front office where masks will need to be worn.
ON: Wednesday 26th October
AT: 10.30am
If you have any ques ons regarding the group, or anything you would like discussed, please feel free to contact us on the numbers below. We look forward to seeing you there.
Lee (Raper) & Joe (Gillman)
Over 20% of Australia is held in Indigenous ownership. On this land lies some of Australia’s most excep onal natural environments.
These lands are rich with na ve plants and animals, including many threatened species, and require ongoing care to survive. They also have some of the oldest ar s c and cultural sites in the world.
Indigenous rangers work on these lands and beyond to combat a variety of environmental and cultural threats.
Above: Members of Eurobodalla Council, Na onal Parks, the RFS and the Federal Member for Gilmore joined the cer ficate presenta ons today (October 20th, 2022) that saw six Walbunja rangers from Batemans Bay Aboriginal Land Council (BBALC) achieve their Cer ficate III in Indigenous Land Management.
Photo: Fiona Phillips MP
Indigenous rangers are funded through a few different mechanisms but the most significant is the Australian federal government’s Working on Country program. This program combines Indigenous tradi onal knowledge with modern techniques to protect and care for the land and sea.
The Working on Country program supports over 120 ranger groups across Australia and funds over over 800 full- me equivalent jobs – that’s more than 2500 jobs when broken down into casual, part- me and full- me posi ons.
Aside from the many environmental benefits of Indigenous rangers, the ranger jobs also have many social and economic benefits.
Indigenous ranger jobs are at the frontline of nature protec on Australia-wide and are delivering transforma onal benefits for people at the same me.
A ending the presenta on of Cer ficate 3 cer ficates today to six Walbunja rangers from Batemans Bay Aboriginal Land Council (BBALC) the Federal Member for Gilmore, Fiona Phillips said:
"This is a true Batemans Bay Indigenous Rangers Success story…. congratula ons to the Walbunja Rangers who today graduated with a Cer ficate 3 in Indigenous Land Management.
"What an amazing collabora on, which sees Walbunja Rangers working with council, Na onal Parks, Local Land Services, the RFS and private landowners from the Eurobodalla.
Walbunja Rangers undertake cultural burning, weed eradica on, re-vegeta on, monitoring threatened species, plus looking a er the Batemans Bay Aboriginal Land Council’s 1,000 hectare property at Nelligen.
"Thanks to everyone suppor ng the Walbunja Rangers. What a terrific program. I look forward to growing Indigenous Ranger programs across our region".
While the NSW Minister for Regional Health is applauding the $46.8 million NSW Government investment for students across NSW are being provided with cri cal school-based health and wellbeing support it is evident that the South East of NSW south of Bodalla has once again been overlooked.
The Minister advises that 87 highly trained School Wellbeing Nurses are now providing care and support to students in approximately 300 rural, regional and metropolitan schools across the state.
The support is jus fiable and in recogni on of the cri cal role that School Wellbeing Nurses play in iden fying the health and social needs of students and their families, to then support and connect them with the services they need.
Above: The quo ent for Wellbeing Nurses in the Southern NSW Health district appears to disregard schools south of Bodalla.
By having readily available health and wellbeing support is cri cal it is now widely accepted that wellbeing nurses make a difference to the lives of students. In 2021-22, more than 3,400 primary and secondary school students were seen by a wellbeing nurse, with the majority of students living in rural and regional NSW.
Wellbeing Nurses func on as trusted figures within the school community providing a safe and confiden al place for children, young people and their families to seek advice about health and wellbeing supports
Wellbeing Nurse Wendy White said she was seeing the benefits of the program first-hand through her work with students and their families in the Murwillumbah community.
“Working together with the school counsellor service, student support roles and the school principals and deputy principals, we have been able to improve outcomes for students by helping them connect with various support agencies in the community,” Ms White said.
“The support we’re able to provide to students has a posi ve flow-on effect with improved school performance and a endance, and be er social connec ons between peers at school. We’re also helping students to become more aware of the mental health support services within their communi es, by building the skills they will need once they leave school, se ng them up for be er self-advocacy both now and into their adult years. The schools I work with have embraced the health service working within the school space. The collabora ve approach has been such a boost for students and their families.”
The NSW Government has commi ed $46.8 million over four years to June 2024 to fund 100 wellbeing nurses, who are employed by NSW Health and co-located in select metropolitan, regional and rural public schools. These posi ons are in addi on to the six wellbeing nurses funded by the NSW Government un l June 2023 in Cooma, Deniliquin, Lithgow, Murwillumbah, Tumut and Young as part of a pilot program.
An interac ve map showing the NSW public schools where wellbeing nurses are located is available on the NSW Health website.
Eurobodalla Council’s public and environmental health team are inves ga ng ongoing disappoin ng waterquality readings at Surf Beach.
Council undertakes sampling at Surf Beach – and adjacent Wimbie and Denhams Beaches – along with data on des, wind, rainfall, and other background factors (the number of bathers, seaweed presence, turbidity, stormwater flow, or bird numbers for example). Sewerage pump sta ons, ou alls and the waste facility are also checked to ensure they operate effec vely and in accordance with environmental protec on licences. To date no poten al source or reason for water-quality issues at Surf Beach have been iden fied.
Addi onal sampling at Surf Beach is a result of Council’s regular and ongoing Beachwatch program, where 11 of the shire’s beaches are sampled five mes each month, from November and March. Other sites in the program are Cookies Beach, Caseys Beach, Malua Bay, Broulee North, South Broulee Beach, Shelley Beach, Tuross Main Beach, Brou Beach, Narooma Shark Net and Narooma Main Beach.
The Na onal Health and Medical Research Council's Guidelines for Managing Risks in Recrea onal Waters recommend using Enterococci bacteria as an indicator for faecal contamina on. Enterococci sp. occur in the gut of all warm-blooded animals making the iden fica on of a defini ve source of contamina on difficult.
The recent NSW Government’s State of the Beaches 2021-22 has assigned both Surf Beach and Caseys Beach a ‘poor’ ra ng for the year overall. This does not mean bacteria numbers are constantly high. For example, last season Casey’s Beach exceeded the trigger value – 40 colony forming units per 100ml – four mes from 27 samples. It was safe to swim at Caseys Beach and Surf Beach most of the me and when poor results were returned, public warning signs were put out.
Following the State of the Beaches 2021-22 report, Council has also commenced a more comprehensive sampling program for the Caseys Beach catchment and sources of pollu on are being inves gated. As always, Council advises to avoid swimming at any loca on for three days a er periods of heavy rain or if the water appears to be discoloured or murky.
Welcome to Dr Kim Mizzi, the Eurobodalla Mobile Vet servicing Batemans Bay to Moruya. The Beagle contacted Dr Mizzi and invited her to say a few words by way of introduction.
Dr Kim said “From the time I was a small child, I knew I wanted to be a vet and help animals. I graduated from Uni of Melbourne in 1997 and spent 2 years in rural practice in Benalla. I then spent the next 23 years working in small animal practice, 18 years of which was in my own practice in Ringwood.”
“I moved the Bay in Jan 2022 and since then, I have started up my own mobile vet business. I love meeting people, I love being a voice for their pets, and I love my profession”.
I am available to travel between Batemans Bay and Moruya, but will travel further under special circumstances.
“My current operating hours are 9-5-30pm Mon to Fri, but again, happy to help outside of these hours under special circumstances”.
Editors Note: Note that this IS NOT a paid advertorial. Anyone who does anything for our animals gets a Golden Tick of Approval from The Beagle and anything I can do to give someone a hand up when it comes to animal care, I will. Welcome Dr Kim
Although the rain has kept us inside a while, the last two weeks have been magical! First, at the back of Wimbie Beach, Kate Bruhn, Margaret Fletcher, Kay Richards & Heather Haughton enjoyed the sunshine.
Last Wednesday, 32 members and friends had a two hour cruise on Wogonga Inlet under the expert captaincy of Dave who gave us insights into the local history.
We s ll have quite a few walks to go, so why not contact either
Margaret Fletcher 1mardif@gmail.com or Diana Williams drw@optus.com.au for details? .
Coastal Management Program for our estuaries (Moruya River, Mummaga Lake, Wagonga Inlet) to be adopted following community feedback
DA for four-story residen al block on Beach Road, Batehaven
Appoint 15 community members to the new Climate Ac on Advisory Commi ee
PUBLIC ACCESS @ 9.30am – speak to councillors about any topic. Register to speak by 12pm Monday 24 October.
PUBLIC FORUM @ 10.30am – speak to councillors about ma ers on the agenda. Register to speak by 12pm Monday 24 October.
Join us in the Council Chamber or watch the webcast. Full agenda and online viewing here > www.esc.nsw.gov.au/mee ngs
The Family Place next Love Hope Renewal Community Art Event will be "Moruya Mosaic" on Sunday 23 October 2022, 10am – 3pm at The SAGE Garden, 110 Queen Street Moruya.
Everyone that calls Moruya home is invited to be part of this community celebra on day. Bring along your stories to share and join in a fun community art installa on, or just come along and enjoy the free local food and live local music. This event will go ahead rain or shine. Any enquiries or ques ons, send us a message or get in touch with Sam directly on 0499 410 197.
Eurobodalla Mul cultural Group would like to invite you, your family and friends to our family event Diversity Night on 22 October 2022, 5.30 pm at RSL Memorial Hall, Moruya.
Food will be provided but we don't know how many people will turn up so please bring food, good mood and dancing shoes.
BYO alcohol, so drinks for sale. Door dona on towards the hall hire and general expenses would be greatly appreciated.
RSVP by sending SMS to 0413 404156, no phone calls please.
6 month contract, 0.4 FTE per week Work from home and in the community
This role will support FRRR’s Inves ng in Rural Community Futures (IRCF) program in the Batemans Bay area. A posi on descrip on can be downloaded from the FRRR website at www.frrr.org.au/ working with us.
Applica ons addressing the key selec on criteria will be accepted un l COB 28th November 2022 via email to info@frrr.org.au with subject line Batemans Bay Community Facilitator.
Previous applicants need not apply Enquiries to Carolyn Ardler email c.ardler@frrr.org.au
Alexander Gadjiev, Winner Of 2021 Sydney Interna onal Piano Compe on, Won The Compe on Online But Is Now Here To Perform Live For Local Music Lovers
2pm Sunday 30 October, St Bernard’s Church Batehaven
Italian/Slovenian Alexander Gadjiev scooped the pool at the 2021 Sydney Interna onal Piano Compe on, winning first prize as well as six of the minor prizes. Alexander is now in the middle of a na onal tour as part of the prize winner’s package and will perform for local audiences on Sunday 30 October at St Bernard’s Church in Batehaven.
The Sydney Piano Compe on is one of the major interna onal compe ons for emerging pianists. It is usually conducted as a series of recitals in front of live audiences. The 2020 compe on was postponed due to COVID and in a world first, was conducted online in 2021. Performances were pre-recorded and then streamed for the judges and online audiences. In this tour, Alexander is playing live before Australian audiences for the first me.
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Exploring the vastness of Australia this year, sharing my music in front of live audiences across the country, and mee ng the is a dream come true for me.” said Gadjief of this na onal tour.
Alexander Gadjiev is an ar st on the cusp of a major interna onal career. The audience can expect a stunning display of virtuosic skills in a program that will feature works by Chopin and Schumann. The concert will also include the new work by Australian composter Colin Spiers, who won The Sydney Piano Compe on’s ‘Composing the Future’ compe on in 2021. The prize-winning piece ‘Eine Kleine Nacht Music’ can o en be heard on ABC Classic.
Tickets can be purchased online at www.southcoastmusicsociety.com or at the door Adults $35, Concessions $30. Students and an accompanying adult Free.
Alexander Gadjiev is presented by the South Coast Music Society in associa on with the Sydney Interna onal Piano Compe on. The South Coast Music Society has been bringing fine classical performers to local audiences since 1996. We have an exci ng program planned for 2023 that will include The Australian Baroque Brass in April; Katherine Selby (piano) and Andrew Haveron (violin) in May; Soprano Bronwyn Douglas accompanied by Alan Hicks in August; and Diana Doherty (oboe) with Bernade e Harvey (piano) in December.
Oct 22nd - Raven Duo at Tomakin Social Club
Oct 22nd - Rick Bamford – Tuross Club (6.30pm)
Oct 22nd - Totum are Rockin Club Catalina
Oct 22nd - Don't miss out on the Swamp Stompers FINAL EVER show in the Eurobodalla. They can't wait to rock out at the Moruya Waterfront Hotel Motel on Saturday 22nd October with The Spindri Saga
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Oct 22nd - Stephen Jackson at Batemans Bay Soldiers Club
Oct 22nd: The Eagles tribute show presents Rocking Down the HWY at Moruya Golf Club Tickets are $25 + BF from Eventbrite or just the $25 from recep on.
Oct 22nd - Parmy Dhillon @One Tree In Tuross Head
Oct 23rd - Jaccii Leigh at The Patch, Tomakin Social Club
Oct 28th - Driving Sideways at Batemans Bay Soldiers Club
Oct 28th - Beatle Magic - Australia's most authen c Beatles show are coming to the Batemans Bay Soldiers Club
Oct 28th - Callum Stewart at Moruya Golfy Oct 29th - Chris McGrath at Club Catalina Oct 29th - Joe Driscoll – Tuross Club (6.30pm)
If Shakespeare were writing today, I think he’d change his famous quote from Dick the Butcher in Henry VI Part 2. You know the one, ‘The first thing we do, Let’s kill all the lawyers.’
Not that I have much time for lawyers. Recently, I needed to sort out a concern over one of my biographies with a relative of the subject. We were quite good friends and we pretty much sorted it out face to face and on the phone.
But then she said she’d ask her lawyer to confirm it in writing. And wouldn’t you know – when the lawyer’s letter arrived it expanded the little problem into a big issue and I had to get my lawyer to respond. Suddenly the relative and I were adversaries; the dispute was finally resolved but a friendship that I valued was gone forever.
That’s lawyers for you.
However, these days they are much less pestilential – at least on the macro scale – than that other mob of pretentious ‘experts’ we call economists. They pretend they know stuff in the same way that theologians assert their absolute certainty about the number of angels who could dance on the end of a pin. And by their jabbering of forecasts – they effect our day to day lives in the most extraordinary manner.
How many times have you heard some television newsreader intone the message that, ‘Most economists believe the number of jobless/hours worked/inflation figures/trade balance/widgets exported would have been much higher/ lower/smaller/bigger than today’s result.’ And in consequence the government is embarrassed or triumphant and either changes course or doubles down on whatever the result portends. Either way, it turns out a mistake.
Truth is, the economists don’t know, anymore than the theologians know the precise number of their angelic terpsichoreans. It’s all a giant con. Yet we’re so scared of the unknown that we elevate them to the status of guru and every night on the ABC we get a segment from the chummy Alan Kohler with their pretty graphs and chatty reportage about the miniscule movements – for no apparent reason – of various stocks, bonds and commodities.
At least he does it with the smile of someone who is in on the joke.
Unlike, say, the Nobel Prize committee who last week gave the Economics Prize to three characters who, they assured us, had thrown a piercing light on the causes of the Great Depression of the 1930s.
Golly, I’d been on tenterhooks waiting for that one.
I confess, however, that until recently I’d actually made a point of reading Paul Krugman in the NYT who also won a Nobel for some breathtaking economic insight. I thought it gave me a social cache at parties to casually drop his name into the conversation. But then yesterday I read this – his latest. It was my road to Damascus moment:
“I agree with the conventional wisdom on this, and I’m agnostic about the issue of whether slack is best measured by the unemployment rate, the ratio of vacancies to unemployment or something else. I’m also reasonably sure that the economy is indeed running too hot, so the Fed was right to raise rates — although I’m much less clear about whether the Fed needs to keep raising rates, given that much of the effect of past rate hikes has yet to be felt. As I said, there’s still a lot of downdraft in the pipeline.”
See what I mean: ‘The first thing we do…’ robert@robertmacklin.com
The latest step in the saga of the Crown Road Reserve off Turnbulls Lane is the confirma on by Crown Lands of the sale to one landowner (presumably the Lot 6 landowner) to facilitate the Council’s desired no management responsibility outcome.
The proposal for the Turnbulls Road Reserve to become a public recrea on asset that the neighbouring community would con nue to manage as it has done for over the past five years has been obliterated.
The Council’s own ‘recrea on and open space’ strategy gives high priority for bike, horse and walking trails in item E13, a major opportunity for the reserve that could not penetrate council’s mindset for packing into our open spaces as many rate payers as possible.
Given Moruya’s Lot 6 Turnbulls Lane subdivision for 97 house lots and the Francis Street subdivision of 95 house lots, is there a need to destroy longstanding public rightof-ways to gain more house blocks? The 20-metre-wide road reserve also serves as an essen al firebreak providing through- access for Rural Fire Service vehicles.
The environmental benefits of the road reserve as a green buffer with its important trees that would minimise the visual and heat impact of an extensive expanse of urban roofs, the possibility of a community managed recrea on route for community use and the demise of the last historic albeit paper, remnant of Lagoon Road is now lost forever.
Whether the reserve becomes either a road or house blocks it is highly likely the important trees will go. It is a kick in the face for the Swan Ridge Place neighbours who have lost an asset, although one they did not own, but for several years did manage and enjoy.
Above: The two clumps of important trees supposed ‘to be retained’!
The road reserve can now be purchased for a price being determined by the Valuer General, although in May this year, it was priced by Crown Lands for the Lot 6 owner at the rate or $39,187 per ha. According to the most recent advice from Crown Lands, the revaluated price will not be made public.
Thanks to our State member Dr Holland and local Councillors Worthington and Mayne who support the value of community owned public space and land caring, the local natural environment, and the importance of a protected recrea on area for community well-being.
Juliet Ramsay Swan Ridge Place, MoruyaInga
Bazza had his chin neatly cupped between his thumb and forefinger with his elbow resting on the bar table. He scanned the front bar as the late afternoon clientele filtered in and he could not help observing how footwear defined people and hinted at their personalities. Heavy work boots for the tradies, designer flats for the businesswoman, shiny pointed black shoes for the real estate agent, thongs or sandals for the holidaymakers and branded sport shoes for the pretend Olympians.
Bazza took a sip of his schooner, rubbed his earlobe and returned his chin to its cradle.
The same greetings echoed around the bar with various “G’days” or sometimes an elongated “Gidday …… mate” for less frequent patrons.
The response to the follow up “How ya going?” intrigued Bazza.
The various “Yeah….. good”, “All right” and “Not bad” had the questioners simultaneously glancing at phones, checking the television or immediately making their way to the bar.
Bella, the publican, approached to wipe his bar table.
“G’day, Bazza. How ya going?”
Bazza grinned.
“A few things are worrying me, Bella. Let’s start with my electricity bill. You know…….”
“Wooo wooo, Bazza…..I haven’t got time for any of that.”
‘Yeah….I know Bella. I don’t know why we ask “How ya going?” Everyone just gives an automated response even though we know people are doing it tough with personal issues, mortgage stress, rising prices and news loaded with floods and war. I’m just not sure if that greeting has any meaning at all.”
Bella straightened her back and smiled.
“But sometimes it’s genuine, Bella. Take Ron, over there. His wife has multiple sclerosis and is in a wheelchair. Almost everyone greets him with “G’day Ron, how’s your wife?”. They stop what they are doing and are genuine about their inquiry. I reckon Ron could sit there with his head bandaged, an eye patch and two broken arms and everyone would still ask “G’day Ron, how’s your wife?”
“Thats a bit harsh, Bazza, but you’re right. It must get pretty annoying being the mouthpiece for your wife’s health. I reckon Ron deserves a genuine “How ya going?”….” Bella smiled “Or maybe he should hand out her contact details.”
“I reckon we need a bit of variety to our ‘How ya going?’, Bella.”
Bella raised her eyebrows.
“How about if I greeted you with ‘G’day, Bella, what did you have for breakfast?’”.
“Well…..that would make me pause and think, Bazza. I can’t just come up with a ready made response like we do with ‘How ya going?’”
“Exactly, Bella ……..and then just maybe that level of concentration might carry through to the next inquiry about ‘How ya going?’”.
Bella finished wiping the table and moved on as Mick approached.
“G’day, Mick, what did you have for dinner last night?” Mick folded his arms and furrowed his brow.
“Mind your own business, Bazza……... Don’t be so nosy.”
A seated Mick pulled out his mobile phone and focussed on his text messages.
“Anyhow, Bazza……. how ya going?” Have a beer with Bazza at john.longhurst59@gmail.com
MASTER Jack Stubbs, of the Silver Mine, has taken Master Phil Crapp’s posi on as local telegraph messenger.
MRS. Gus. Cole died at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Thos. Templeman, Narooma, on 6th inst., aged 62. Deceased was born in Nerrigundah, and was a sister of Mrs. Wm. Motbey, senr., and of the late Mr. Walter Wright, of Nerrigundah. Her second son, Alf, was killed in France during the war. She leaves a sorrowing husband and family of four sons and three daughters, the la er being Mrs. Delamare (Nethercote), Mrs. Pike (Nerrigundah), and Mrs. T. Templeman (Narooma). …
GRAND HOSPITAL BALL: - The much talked of Plain and Fancy Dress Ball in aid of our Hospital which took place in the Amusu Theatre on Tuesday evening was a huge success. There was a par cularly large a endance of dancers, while the gallery was filled with interested spectators. …
The color-scheme of the decora ons was carried out in red and white. From a central circle of floa ng streamers a canopy of the same were carried to all parts of the spacious hall, under which groups of imita on swallows, cockatoos, and doves were poised mid-air. The birds were designed by our local ar st, Mr. Frank Toose, who, with Mrs. A. H. Preddey, was responsible for the life-like coloring of same. Miss Kurz (piano) and Mr. J. Buckley (clarinet) provided their customary harmonious music. Misses Mira Bull, R. Luck, and M. Heffernan graciously supplying the extras.
Master Keith de Saxe officiated as page, and Mr. C. de Saxe in his courteous and efficient manner filled the onerous role of M.C.
The waltzing compe on resulted in Mr. J. Buckley and Miss H. Higgins, and Mr. A. Barclay and Miss A. Staunton dividing the prize. Dr. and Mrs. Cutler were awarded the palm for jazz waltzers. Mrs. J. Heffernan and Mr. F. Flanagan officiated as judges of the waltzing compe on and Mrs. W. A. Simpson and Mr. A. T. Brown of the jazz waltz.
Another item greatly appreciated by the patrons were the iced cordials dispersed by Mesdames Mitchell and de Saxe, Mr. Siddall, of the Freezing Works, generously supplying the ice.
wishes to no fy the Public that she has been successful in her training, and is a Cer ficated Nurse. She will be nursing in conjunc on with her mother.
ADVERT. – MR. HOCK NUI, CHINESE HERBALIST, Bateman’s Bay. Late of Hong Kong and Sydney.
ADVERT. – LOST. Between Bergalia and Tuross Gate, a Pulley Block. Five Shillings reward on delivery to MRS. AHOY, c/- Mr. Stockmann, Tuross.
Bill Mahoney was born in Sydney in 1952 and moved with family to the South Coast of NSW in 1984 to establish a glass studio that would have as its goal to design and handcra all products sold in the studio.
Design and construc on of leadlight windows was the star ng point but soon developed into the exci ng Stained Glass extension upon the purchase of an old school-hand kiln that would propel the work into new and fulfilling areas such as ecclesias cal work – new and restora on – and developing skills to add hand painted and kiln fired detail to commission work.
Glass fusing had just surfaced onto the Art Glass arena with a range of compa ble glasses that, with the use of kilns and other equipment, be able to extend the current boundaries and uncouple the imagina on. A er comple ng 10 years as a resident glass ar st in Mogo (1985 – 94), Bill relocated to his present Studio in Batemans Bay, where he s ll conducts his classes.
The exhibit of mirrors today shows what commenced 1985 – 96 with realiza on that leadlight construc on techniques were a perfect pla orm for a high quality, mber framed range of wall mirrors to add to his gi range available from Mogo Studio and beyond – Crisp Gallery, Chiswell Furniture located in Meyers
Brookvale & a number of Harvey Norman stores in Sydney plus of course other galleries over the career. The website www.desiredglass.com.au home page shows Bill finishing off one of three commissioned pieces (fused, carved & painted Dolphin round panel, a painted kangaroo & cocky desert theme panel plus a mirror ‘Desert Falls’ depic ng a waterfall flowing down an escarpment. This important series of work was shipped to La Range Hotel in Iceland in 2007.
For over 30 years Bill has been supplying glass used in fabrica on of his windows, to have professionally silvered (mirrored) ending up with a reasonably extensive range of coloured and textured mirror sheet glass. The outcome of a the range of mirrors today reflects all of the past influences, inspira ons and studio techniques, with great an cipa on in what lies ahead ‘to be taken away to where I am going’.
·37 years of professional experience – to date!
·Lutz Haufschild – Architectural Glass Design – Sydney 1988
·Pa y Robinson – Brush Technique – Sydney approx. 1990
·Narcissus Quadliata – Pain ng with Glass – Perth 2011
·Klaus Moje & Kirs e Rea – ‘a Line into the Future 2’ Canberra Glassworks 2013
·Masahiro Asaka – ‘Harmonising the Joy & Logic in the Cold Shop’ Canberra Glassworks 2013 Professional workshop
Stephanie Simko and Mandy Hillson, two south-coast artists, will be exhibiting their mixed media artworks at Spiral Gallery, Bega from Friday 21 October to Sunday 9 November.
The exhibition ‘Intertidal’, contemplates the ever-changing rhythms of nature and the ebb and flow of life.
The exhibition was opened on Friday 21 October at 5pm, by Indira Carmichael, Coordinator Arts and Culture, Eurobodalla Shire Council.
If you missed the first Literary and Art Salon last week don’t miss out on the second!
Writers and ar sts have been paired, with the writers interpre ng a chosen art work, followed by the ar sts explaining the inspira on behind their work and the chosen media.
Salon 2: Thursday 27 October 2022
Moruya Library mee ng rooms, 5.30 pm7.30 pm (Entry from the back of the Library along from the Bas)
Do come and join us for some wine and nibbles beforehand Cost: free
Bookings essen al: Judy Turner (turnersparadise@gmail.com)
This years' winning artwork is ‘An Encounter on the Path that Leads to the River’ by Michael Thomson You can view the stunning works of all finalists and vote for your favourite in the People’s Choice Award at the Basil Sellers Exhibi on Centre, on show now un l 20 Nov 22
Opening hours: Daily, 10am to 4pm Ar st demonstra ons: David Ramsland: Saturday 15 October 2022,12pm to 1.30pm. Gillian Wilde: Saturday 29 October 2022, 10am to 12pm. Bookings through event lis ng
There were 19 social bowlers on the green on Tuesday with coach Sue Morgan taking over proceedings whilst Bowls Organiser David Thomas was at Club Tuross suppor ng our Grade 2 Pennant team in Regional playoffs. Congratula ons to our team you did us proud, lots of good bowling but on the day Merimbula ladies were stronger and will proceed to State finals.
Thank you to everyone who came along to watch the match, lots of cheering , waving streamers and pom poms very exci ng to be there . The match between Club Tuross and Merimbula Grade 4 was very close all day, they were neck and neck un l the last few ends with Merimbula the victors.
In Grade 3 Dalmeny defeated Cooma so all winning teams will play State Finals at Taren Point Bowling Club, best wishes to all teams taking part in November. It was a great day for spectators to watch some fantas c bowling.
This week's golf winners from Catalina Veterans. 130 players took part in the 9 hole Stableford event.
Winners were ....
A grade Gary Eiffert 21 points
B grade Frank Dal Santo 20 points
C grade Terry Robinson 20 points
D grade Akemi Fukuda 23 points
Nearest-the-Pins were won by Dennis Walsh, John Buchanan, Ray Fazakerley and Bruce Cooper.
Ray Fazakerley also won the weekly raffle
Glorious sunshine en ced 19 player’s to nego ate the damp and par cipate in this week’s Stableford round. Congratula ons to the two winner’s on their hard earned successful scores:-
1st place - Robyn Hawkins con nued her good play scoring 35 ne .
Runner-up - Barbara Kennedy also finished with a fine score of 34 ne .
Balls went to S Knight (33), M Sirec (31C/B), J Hosking (31C/B), V Moore (31), P Nash (30C/B), J Lumsden (30C/B), E Jones (30), N Cowdroy (28C/B)).
Mountain Bike Narooma post: Some exci ng future news! Ladies, have you been wondering what all the fuss is about mountain biking recently? Have you wanted to come and see our trails but haven't quite known where to begin?
Come out and see for yourself how fun mountain biking is and get a beginner's introduc on to mountain biking with an accredited coach. A er learning the basics, enjoy a social ride with a suppor ve group of women and start your mountain biking journey.
Already into MTB? Come along to further your knowledge about your bike and enjoy a social ride. Narooma Bicycles will be giving a demonstra on on basic bike maintenance and repairs! This will be a great opportunity to learn more about your bike and how to give it the TLC it deserves. We'll follow the demonstra on with a social ride to suit intermediate levels. Bring along a camp chair, enjoy a BBQ sausage sizzle courtesy of the Narooma MTB Club and chat to us about what the Narooma MTB club is all about.
*You do not need to be a member of the Narooma MTB Club or Auscycling for this event – we want you to see if you like it first and then we would love you to join
*You need to have a helmet
*You need to bring a bike but if you do not have access to a suitable mountain bike please send us a message or email us. We have a very limited number of spare bikes so we may be able to hook you up with a bike for the day
The sun shone brightly to enable the Tuross Women to host the Regional Playoff last Monday a ernoon and Tuesday morning. It was a highly successful event for the club as many visitors and players enjoyed the hospitality and friendship at Tuross Head Country Club.
The condi on of the Greens was perfect for good bowls and a big thankyou to Green keeper, Tim Watson and staff .
Congratula ons to all who were involved in planning and running such a successful event. event. An event like this does not occur without a lot of coopera on and teamwork and we have this “in spades” at Club Tuross.
We are par cularly grateful to members on the Women’s Bowls District commi ee, both Tuross women’s and men’s club commi ee members who provided magnificent morning teas, conducted raffles, assisted with se ng up rinks and chairs and more. We thank the Men’s shed in par cular Peter Chris e for his extra assistance, and Manager Peter Price and staff of Tuross Head Country Club for their support and assistance to members and guests over the two days. The kitchen was admirable in preparing beau ful sandwiches for the many hungry players and guest. There were many players and visitors from as far away as Cooma. Many commented on our beau ful Club and several people commented that they hadn’t been to Tuross Head before and thought it was a very a rac ve town. Being able to run a Regional event such as this benefits the whole town.
We congratulate our Fours who enjoyed the opportunity to play in the event and we witnessed some very good bowls being played. One team had a very ght game winning their rink with a very close margin. However, the Merimbula ladies were just too strong and won overall.
Our fours team members were: Carol Williams ( skip ), Lorraine Johnston, Di Newell and Cheryl McRae, Jenny Madden (skip) Di Challice, Di Fletcher and Kathy Gallacher. Congratula ons ladies.
The eventual winners of Divisions 2,3 and 4 will now proceed to the State pennant finals which are to be held at various venues around NSW.
Division 2: Merimbula from Bega Imlay District
Division
Dalmeny from Far South Coast District
Merimbula from Bega Imlay District
4 Aside: Narooma from our Far South Coast District.
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This week has seen the river clean up drama cally as we haven’t had any significant falls of rain to dirty up the system, this will most probably change with the rainfall due to hits us over the next 4-5 days. Towards the front of the system, there have been good numbers of salmon, tailor and flathead from the airport flats all the way up past the quarry wharf. If you are fishing around Preddy’s wharf and the hole in the wall, don’t forget to take pics of the signs that are posted on the hole and report them to NSW Waterways. These signs should not be there, and Waterways seem to be dragging their heels on removing them. Under the town bridge there have been a few nice flathead on the flats in the middle of the river as well as the odd bream. Live nippers are always a good op on here as are so plas cs cast from the bridge itself.
With the inclement weather already star ng to set in today, we can expect that the river will dirty up by the weekend, so the wet weather mantra will kick in yet again! Fish low, fish deep! Bo om parts of the systems, and the deeper holes.
Tuross River.
There have been good fish taken throughout the Tuross system this week as a result of the minimal rainfall we have experienced. Good numbers of flathead, bream and the odd mulloway have been taken all through the extensive system that is Tuross.
But, with the already falling rain, and what is predicted this weekend into early next week, we can expect the gains in water clarity to be lost to the dirty water expected to push down the system.
Fish the lower sec ons of the river, targe ng the deeper holes. The water temp offshore is star ng to push up towards the 20 deg mark, making the incoming des a be er op on to fish.
Oily baits will be the best solu on to the dirty water, as will lures with noise making poten al. Rock and beach.
With the predicted push of dirty water to come as result of this weekends rain, the beaches and breakwalls close to the ou lows should be holding a few predatory fish this weekend. Salmon, tailor, the odd mulloway and the possibility of the odd shark working the dirty water edges can bring the beach and rock fishing up a notch.
With the warmer currents pushing down the coast, we can expect to start seeing a few nice bream and whi ng turning up in the gu ers close to shore. Get yourself some live nippers or live or frozen worms, and fish light in close to find a few nice fish. Keep an eye on the swell this weekend, as Saturday looks to be pushing the 4m mark, before dropping on Sunday then increasing Monday. Drummer become a real temp ng op on with a bit of a s r up, just make sure the rock pla orm you intend to fish, is safe to do so. Offshore.
Reports from the snapper and flathead guys have been a bit on the light side this week, and I can’t see too many boaters pushing out into 4m swells this weekend and strong winds. If you plan on going out, make sure the bar you intend to cross is are to do so.
Water temps are star ng to warm up, so we will start to see species that like a warmer water start to bite more o en. We can expect the flathead off shore to start to increase in numbers, as well as a few kingfish chasing baits on the new reef just offshore.
If the weather is a deciding factor on going or not going out this weekend, come and pay us a visit in store, and check out the new product that is slowly building up. As I am typing this the new Real Baitz from Atomic have literally just been delivered. Keep an eye on our socials, or come in and have look at them yourselves this weekend.
Stay safe everyone and remember, “everyday’s a good day for fishing…”
Team Tackle world Moruya.
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The NSW Government has introduced legisla on for its Shared Equity Scheme for first home buyers who are “key workers”, single parents and the over 50s. In the government’s press release they said that teachers, nurses, police officers, single parents and older singles are one step closer to owning their first home faster with legisla on for the NSW Government’s $780.4 million shared equity scheme now introduced to Parliament. The introduc on of the shared equity legisla on coincides with the First Home Buyer Choice legisla on which will give first home buyers the choice between paying a large upfront stamp duty and a smaller annual property fee, shaving two years off the me needed to save for a deposit.
Premier Dominic Perro et said under the shared equity scheme, the NSW Government would contribute an equity share up to 40 per cent for a new home or up to 30 per cent for an exis ng home purchased by eligible buyers. “Key workers, single parents and older singles will be able to have the security of home ownership with a lower upfront deposit, a smaller loan, lower repayments, no lenders mortgage insurance and no interest on the Government’s equity share in a property.”
Treasurer Ma Kean said many older Australians struggle to find stable housing, with 37 per cent of individuals over 65 who are not homeowners relying on social or community housing. “We know that housing security is an especially serious issue for older, vulnerable women,” Mr Kean said.
The key points under the scheme which is due to commence in early 2023 are:
Up to 3,000 spots will be available each year for two years;
Key worker first home buyers who are nurses, teachers or police officers – as well as singles over 50 years old and single parents with a child or children under 18 years old can apply;
Par cipants must have a maximum gross income of $90,000 for singles and $120,000 for couples;
Par cipants must have a minimum deposit of 2 per cent of the purchase price;
The Government will make a maximum equity contribu on of 40 per cent for a new home and 30 per cent for an established home, and
The maximum value of the property that can be purchased under the scheme is $950,000 in Sydney and regional centres including the Central Coast, Illawarra, Lake Macquarie, Newcastle and the North Coast of NSW, and $600,000 in other parts of NSW
All purchasing and selling costs (including stamp duty) are the responsibility of the par cipant (though assistance with stamp duty may be available through other programs)
Annual review: Each year following the property purchase, scheme par cipants will be required to complete an annual review and provide suppor ng informa on to ensure their con nued eligibility for the shared equity scheme.
Maintenance and improvement of property: Par cipants are required to maintain their property and keep things in good working order. The Government must approve certain modifica ons or renova ons so that the value of these changes can be factored into the eventual sale price of the property.
Responsibility for property costs: Property costs such as council rates, body corporate fees, water and home loan repayments are the responsibility of the par cipant.
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