Beagle Weekender Vol 285 November 18th 2022

Welcome to this week’s editorial, Spring is the me when things bloom. Days warm, Summer approaches and we rejoice as we leave the dreary, cold and gloomy days of winter behind.

In now having met the new Council General Manager I saw the parallels of Spring and Summer versus Winter. His was a genuine handshake, the first I have received from a General Manager in nine years. Rather than look to the ground to inspect a small rock, an odd blade of grass or a surprisingly interes ng carpet stain the new General Manager, Warwick Winn, looked those he met in the eye, with a broad smile and a genuine interest in their conversa on. He spoke well. His manner was firm, his approach warm, and he spoke with a voice of experience and capacity. There appeared to be a fresh, Springlike dynamic in the air. A perfume akin to a pine scented cleansing. One that hopefully heralds the end of what has been a damp, lacklustre and insipid era that did li le but undermined any remaining respect and trust for the Council, and instead fuelled the community with a loathing as the divide broadened.

Last night at the Kyla Hall, Tuross Head, it felt like Spring as sixty residents of Congo a ended a two and a half hour community consulta on workshop to discuss six suggested op ons for the Northern Congo access. From the outset it felt different. There were staff and councillors genuinely welcoming people as they arrived. There was something in the air that we haven’t felt for some me as a community. The smell of genuine engagement. And that is exactly what happened as the workshop progressed, with clear evidence that this workshop was not another token, rhetorical, box cking exercise.

The new council, under the leadership of Mayor Hatcher, commi ed in May 2022 to an open engagement with the Congo community that would bring op ons to the table a er their northern access was closed.

True to his word that engagement process was set in mo on and last night saw a very well run, hands on approach to moving forward where the community was included and their feed back acknowledged and respected.

It will take some me for the feedback to be collated and for the current inves ga ons being undertaken by other agencies to be finalised and revealed. While this delay might con nue as a major concern for the majority of a endees at the workshop who remain fearful of being trapped in the village during a bushfire with no northern escape op on, it was evident that they understood, and appreciated, that it takes me to look at the legal and compliance considera ons that must be a ended to as part of the inves ga ons.

While the workshop was underway I wondered if the openness, the engagement, the inclusion and the educa ve approach of finding a solu on for the Congo community regarding their northern access might translate to a whole-of-community approach when it is revealed that we, Eurobodalla ratepayers, don’t really have enough in the Council’s bank account to achieve our ever demanding expecta ons. The Annual Report 2021-2022 reveals Council delivered a $89.2 million capital program across all Council services with 39% spent on renewing exis ng assets and 61% on new assets. Since the bushfires, and then the endless rain, there have been countless complaints about dead trees on road reserves and in parks that need a en on from Council. The bo om line is that Council doesn’t have the money to deal with them all. Then comes the endless complaints that our verges, parks and reserves are overgrown and in need of mowing. The reality is that we all have lawns that are sodden, then lush in growth at the merest hint of sun. Council, like us, are doing the best they can with the same workforce difficul es that the whole region is experiencing. An then there are the potholes. Like grass, these breed exponen ally at the slightest hint of rain. But s ll we demand they be repaired NOW. Mow NOW, cut trees down NOW. It all takes money. On top of that we have roads and buildings, footpaths, bridges, reserves and playgrounds that all require maintenance and repair and prices are going up. Fuel, materials, overheads, and soon wages.

To our south the Bega Shire is currently considering a 90% increase in their rates. The amount of money they need to keep on top of things and address the backlog. If we con nue with our expecta ons of new and be er, and everything done NOW, we are heading down the same path as Bega. Possibly with a new General Manager the financial perils Eurobodalla also faces might finally be revealed with the release of the more revealing financial reports that we deserve. Then we might be able to assess our posi on.

At some point the whole community is going to have to sit down at a workshop and look at our bank balance and make some tough decisions on where we can make savings and how much more we need to collec vely contribute to meet our insa able expecta ons. In the mean me let’s enjoy the Spring.

Fresh tree-scape in Mogo to commemorate the Late Queen

Mogo is being refreshed with a permanent memorial to Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II.

Supported by the Member for Gilmore, Fiona Phillips MP with a $20,0000 Commonwealth grant, the first stage in the Mogo tree plan ng project has been completed with two beau ful Blueberry Ash trees and a memorial plaque unveiled today at Mogo Oval.

Mogo was devastated by the 2019-20 bushfires, and this grant delivered in honour of Her Majesty’s life achievements will help restore the local streetscape and support Mogo’s recovery, Fiona Phillips said.

When complete, the project will see mature trees planted in the Oval and across the main street.

Mrs Phillips joined with students from Mogo Public School, members of the Mogo Village Business Chamber, and the local community to unveil the plaque.

“With a literal rising from the ashes, these trees and the memorial plaque unveiled today are just one more step towards healing for this incredible community,” she said.

“I’d like to sincerely thank the Mogo Village Business Chamber and the Mogo Local Aboriginal Land Council for their reless efforts to get this community back on its feet.”

“I am thrilled to support their recovery in any way I can,” she said.

“Mogo is open for business and a simply glorious place to visit –so next me you are driving by, don’t forget to stop in for a visit.”

The project received $20,000 under the Plan ng Trees for the Queen’s Jubilee Program, suppor ng eligible groups and organisa ons to honour The Queen and the legacy of her achievements during the year of her Jubilee through community-based commemora ve tree plan ng events.

Image: Richard Adams (Mogo Business Chamber), Fiona Phillips MP, Brian Aitchison (Mogo Business Chamber)

ON THE AGENDA for Council Mee ng Tuesday 22 November 2022

PUBLIC ACCESS @ 9.30am – speak to councillors about any topic. Register to speak by midday Mondaycouncil.mee ngs@esc.nsw.gov.au or 4474 1358.

PUBLIC FORUM @ 10.30am – speak to councillors about ma ers on the agenda. Register to speak by midday Mondaycouncil.mee ngs@esc.nsw.gov.au or 4474 1358.

COUNCIL MEETING @12.30pm Join in the Council Chamber or watch the webcast. Full agenda, public forum and public access info, plus online viewing here > www.esc.nsw.gov.au/mee ngs

Improving access to menopause services for women

The NSW Health should receive $40.3 million over 4 years (2022-23 to 2025-26) to establish up to 16 new services for women experiencing severe symptoms of menopause.

Women will be able to access these new services as they are established across NSW. The investment will start in July 2022, with the new services progressively established by late 2023. Associate Professor John Eden, Reproduc ve Endocrinologist and Director Sydney Menopause Clinic, Royal Hospital for Women said most women experiencing severe menopausal symptoms are not receiving any treatment however these unpleasant symptoms can be safely and effec vely managed.

Women should con nue to seek care from their primary care prac oner to support the management of symptoms and risk arising from menopause.

The services will build on NSW’s successful Osteoporo c Refracture Preven on services to give women access to focused menopause care including access to allied health professionals for urinary con nence management, exercise advice, nutri on and weight management advice.

The new services will work with the exis ng Osteoporo c Refracture Preven on services to iden fy women who would benefit from more specialised care in the treatment of their severe symptoms of menopause.

More cau on in health services as Covid cases rise

NSW Health again urges people to wear a mask when indoors or in crowded places. It gives you and any vulnerable people who may be near you an extra layer of protec on.

NSW Health authori es are asked people to resume wearing masks in public indoor areas and on public transport. There is no direc on at present to reintroduce mandates.

Masks will, however, will now be mandatory in hospitals and similar se ngs.

NSW Health has upgraded its COVID-19 risk ra ng to amber requiring masks to be worn in all hospital areas and visitor numbers monitored to protect staff and pa ents.

NSW Health Deputy Secretary Deb Willcox said the requirements in all public hospitals and health facili es are due to increasing COVID-19 case numbers in the community.

“Implemen ng these changes now means that our staff and the community can look forward to the fes ve season with greater confidence,” Ms Willcox said.

“Family and loved ones can s ll spend me with pa ents however, we do ask people to please limit the number of visitors coming to see pa ents at any one me.

“Visitors as well as staff will now also need to wear a mask in all areas of a hospital or health service, not just in the pa ent areas, as was previously the requirement.”

There were 22,672 people across NSW diagnosed with COVID-19 in the week ending 12 November, an increase of nearly 52.8 per cent on figures from the previous week.

A significant factor in upgrading alert levels was the number of health staff unable to work due to posi ve COVID-19 status, and/or while awai ng a nega ve test result.

“As of 16 November, there were 1,089 health care workers in isola on up from 645 the previous week,” Ms Willcox said.

“This is an important indicator for our health system that we need to find the right balance with simple measures that can help us avoid more significant changes,”

“I also want to acknowledge the NSW Health staff who con nue make the very best decisions for our pa ents and community each day as we con nue to navigate COVID-19.”

People are reminded if you test posi ve or have any cold or flu symptoms, please stay home. If you do have to leave your house, wear a mask and avoid going to any high-risk se ngs, including hospitals, and aged and disability care facili es.

Make sure you are up to date with your vaccina ons. For those over 50 this means four doses, and if you are immunocompromised five doses. For those over 30, you have an op on of a fourth dose. Vaccina on is your best protec on against severe illness and evidence from overseas is showing that vaccina on reduces long COVID.

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Phoenix – the Rise of a Resilient Community

Through the Phoenix Community Wellbeing Program, we are crea ng a bushfire legacy book for the greater Mogo community, with inspiring stories of resilience contributed by the community. The books will be given as gi s to local schools, community groups, support services and to the story contributors.

Why share your story

Sharing can help others and you! People are inspired by authen c, empowering stories and use them to help deal with their own struggles.

By sharing your story, you also encourage others to share theirs and this builds empathy and connec on.

“The secret to living is giving.” When we help others, we become part of something that is bigger than ourselves and feel be er in ourselves.

By sharing your story, you realise how far you have come and what you have gained along the journey. You may feel less alone and more connected to the community you are wri ng for.

To contribute to a record of local history that may empower and inspire future genera ons.

How to share your story

Simply use the following ques ons as a wri ng guide. YOU DO NOT NEED TO WRITE LIKE HEMINGWAY!

Author Natalie Stockdale will edit your stories for you. Email your dra , along with a high- res photo of yourself, to natalie@stockdalewellbeing.com by 31 December, 2022.

Feel welcome to include 1-2 other photos that are relevant to your story.

Title – can you suggest a great name for your story?

1. Briefly describe your life before the bushfires, your earlier comfort zone.

2. Describe your experience of the fire event.

3. What inner and external resources did you use to help you cope and recover? (Resilience tools)

4. What wisdom, strengths or gi s did you gain from your experience?

5. Your new comfort zone. Briefly describe your life now.

What is the most important advice you would offer people who are struggling?

Ideal word count - approximately 1500 words

South Coast Community Colleges has Summer Skills funding available for these

skill sets:

 Statement of A ainment in Individual Support (Communica on and Empowerment of Older Power)

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- 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.

For informa on contact brocky1967@outlook.com or ptuross@bigpond.com

Changed traffic condi ons on Snowy Mountains Highway at Brown Mountain

Motorists are advised of upcoming changed traffic condi ons on the Snowy Mountains Highway, between Brown Mountain Power Sta on and Pipers Lookout, as road surface repairs are carried out.

Work will involve repairing the road surface to create a smoother and safer road for road users.

Work will be carried out between 6am and 6pm from Monday 28 November un l Wednesday 30 November, weather permi ng.

Single lane closures, traffic control and a reduced speed limit of 40 km/h will be in place for the safety of workers and motorists.

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

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.

Eurobodalla Walkers at Bingie

Four excellent shots of our walk today. We managed to avoid the worst of the weather and finish high and dry!

If you would like to join our happy band for out last walks of 2022, please contact either;

Margaret 44724886 1mardif@gmail.com or Diana 0402004242 drw9877@optusnet.com.au for details

www.iga.com.au/

Goodwill on show at Congo workshop

Congo residents turned out in force last night for a community workshop to talk about reopening Congo Road north.

Hosted by Eurobodalla Council, more than 70 residents reviewed ideas submi ed by the community a er Mayor Mathew Hatcher called for ideas earlier this year.

Mayor Hatcher said there was overwhelming support to work towards reopening the exis ng northern route, a sec on of which runs through privately-owned land.

The landowner withdrew public access through the property last November ci ng poten al liability issues, leaving Congo residents to access the village via Congo Road south, off the Bingie Road highway intersec on.

Mayor Hatcher said the workshop was a first step for the new Council toward solving a long-running and complex issue.

“If this was easy, we wouldn’t be here tonight,” the Mayor told residents gathered at Kyla Hall in Tuross Head.

“When councillors heard from residents earlier this year that all possible solu ons hadn’t been considered, we asked people to put forward those ideas so Council could look at them. Last night’s workshop was an opportunity to look at those ideas and Council’s responses to them.”

49 submissions were received from community members, represen ng six different ideas. These included acquiring the exis ng access through the private property, acquiring different alignments through the private property, keeping the road closed, and a route via South Head Road and across Congo Creek.

Residents worked in groups to consider each idea, leaving their comments and ques ons for Council staff and councillors to consider.

The Mayor said it was a successful session, conducted with goodwill and respect.

“We went into this with good faith and the community responded in kind,” he said.

“I want to thank Congo residents for the effort made to present ideas, and again acknowledge their frustra on about this complicated situa on.

“It was clear the majority of residents at the workshop want us to work toward reopening the exis ng access, and were strongly against keeping the road closed.”

Council’s general manager Warwick Winn, just nine days into the job, told residents the workshop was the start of a process to find a solu on.

“We’ve been applying fresh thinking to this challenge and that will con nue, as will our communica on with residents to keep them updated,” he said.

Workshop materials and the community comments captured will be emailed shortly to a endees and available on Council’s website. Congo residents will receive a le er with a summary of the workshop and an invita on to provide their feedback on the ideas and the Council and community responses.

Meanwhile Council is working with Crown Lands to look at poten al solu ons involving a Crown Road reserve running through the private property.

community Climate Haven Opens In Moruya

A new bushfire and heatwave haven has opened in Moruya today thanks to support from the Australian Government.

Member for Gilmore, Fiona Phillips MP joined with members of the Moruya CWA and the South Coast Health and Sustainability Alliance (SHASA) to officially open the new refuge, complete with backup power, air filters and shu ers.

The Gilmore MP said she was delighted the Australian Government had helped make this dream a reality for local people, following their harrowing experience in the 2019-20 bushfires.

“Since those terrible bushfires, I have been focused on ensuring our community is more resilient and be er prepared should another disaster hit,” Fiona Phillips said.

“These upgrades to the Moruya CWA hall will give local people a haven to escape to, should we experience another difficult summer.”

These grants come on top of a range of commitments Fiona Phillips has delivered as part of the recent Federal Budget to make the Eurobodalla more resilient. This includes a dedicated Regional Integrated Emergency Services Precinct at Moruya, bushfire proofing the Mount Wandera Tower and South Durras telecommunica ons, and a community ba ery for Maloneys Beach.

“Working with the community, I am thrilled to be delivering these cri cal infrastructure upgrades to ensure our community has the facili es we deserve to prepare us for whatever the future may bring,” Fiona Phillips said.

“Thank you to the Moruya CWA and SHASA for their dedica on in making sure local people have a fabulous safe haven like this one,” she said.

More than $90,000 has been provided through two Australian Government grants to upgrade the Moruya CWA hall, including:

• A Solar PV system and ba eries

• A 22 kilowa automa c backup generator

• An electric hot water service and Catch Power device

• Window and door shu ers.

• A HEPA filter fresh air system to ensure that air quality remains good inside the building during periods of poor air quality.

During an emergency, the hall can accommodate up to 80 CWA members and their families.

Together4Youth - Coming to Batemans Bay and Moruya High Schools

Together4Youth was established in 2020 as a collec ve of youth support agencies that support student development throughout years 7-12 and prepara on for post school opportuni es. This is the first large stage collabora on of its’ type in Australia and their work with the University of New South, Centre for Social impact (CSI) found that … “the T4Y model has significant poten al to improve students’ social, emo onal, behavioural, and academic func oning as well as create notable improvements in their school engagement, future aspira ons, social rela onships, and gradua on rates.” CSI 2021 Literature Review on collabora on in the social, emo onal wellbeing space.

Together4Youth works with schools to develop bespoke student support programs, coordina ng mul ple service providers reducing the administra ve burden which is faced by schools whilst providing support to their student cohorts. The Produc vity Commission report into the Na onal School Reform Agreement (2022) found:

• Student wellbeing is of significant concern, with one in five young people aged 11-17 repor ng high levels of psychological distress, even before the pandemic

• Teachers are overworked with “low-value tasks” and burned out. Work-life balance and wellbeing were the key reasons why teachers wanted to leave the profession.

Whilst the Murdoch Children's Research Ins tute found that preven on and early interven on are paramount if we want to reduce life me prevalence of mental health disorders and allow children to live their best possible lives.

Together4Youth directly addresses these issues providing world leading programs and taking on the administra ve burden for schools and is pleased to announce that a er running a successful pilot in 6 schools from across Australia, Batemans Bay High School and Moruya High School are joining the program in 2023.

Throughout the year students will engage with programs covering mental health and resilience, girls/boy’s empowerment educa on, cyberbullying, peer rela onships along with one on one individual mentoring. Together4Youth have engaged with The Raise Founda on to provide one-on-one mentoring programs for both Batemans Bay and Moruya High Schools. Up to 15 students from each school will benefit from par cipa ng in the Raise early interven on mentoring program in 2023.

Vicki Condon AM, Founder and CEO of Raise explains, “Every day we see the posi ve impact our mentors make. When our young people feel valued, heard and supported they flourish. Through our comprehensive evalua on we can iden fy significant improvement in their ability to ask for help, resilience, engagement with school and hope for the future. A mentor brings a lot to a young person.”

Suppor ng young people through Raise’s in-school, early interven on mentoring program requires members of the community to volunteer their valuable me for 23 weeks of the year.

“There is a growing need for mentors in our programs right across Australia. In the Eurobodalla, volunteer mentors are being sought to support year 8/9 students in local high schools. Once registered and screened, the highly qualified Raise team will train volunteers and equip them with all the skills they need to make an excep onal youth mentor. It’s a very rewarding way to give back to the community.” said Tamara Salamaca, State Manager for NSW

To learn more about Together4Youth or to provide financial support for this unique and outstanding ini a ve contact can be made with the General Manager: Andrew Turvey at andrew.turvey@together4youth.org.au

Come, meet and hear the remarkable LISA BLAIR

ONE NIGHT ONLY! Batemans Bay Sailing Club, Hanging Rock Place, Batemans Bay - Tuesday 22 November at 6.00pm.

Come, meet and hear the remarkable LISA BLAIR Australian Geographic Australian Adventurer of the Year Australian Offshore Sailor of the Year

Tickets are $30 and include a pre-presenta on drink and nibblies. Accompanied children enter for free. Using 'real- me' audio and vision recorded on her boat during her voyages, Lisa will take us through her two epic a empts to race around Antarc ca in 2017 and again in 2022. Hear what it takes to deal with equipment problems, snow storms and blizzards, 50+ knot winds and waves the height of a five storey building at sea when you are alone, exhausted, wet and astronauts orbi ng the earth are your closest neighbours.

The presenta on captures the high drama of Lisa's 2017 dismas ng deep in the Southern Ocean and Lisa's desperate ba le to save a) her boat and b) her own life.

Lisa survived and overcame her fears and self-doubt and sailed back to the Southern Ocean again this year in her boat Climate Ac on Now for her second a empt to break the standing record for sailing around Antarc ca solo, non-stop and unassisted. Lisa completed this a empt in 92 days, be ering the previous record by 10 days to become the fastest person, first woman and only the third person in history to complete this voyage.

BOOK TICKETS HERE: h ps://www.bbsc.org.au/lisa-blair-presenta on-2022

Wildlife Assist Provisioning Survey research project

Professor Paul McGreevy of University of New England and Dr Samantha Finnerty of University of Sydney are conduc ng research into assessing a One-Welfare approach to post-fire wildlife assistance.

This research project aims to assess the poten al risks, benefits, and welfare outcomes of wildlife provisioning and the mo va ons of volunteers who invest significant resources in the prac ce.

Did you provide food or water for animals post bushfires?

The pair (and their team) are conduc ng an anonymous survey that includes ques ons about your ac vi es in provisioning for wildlife following the 2019/2020 bushfire season (“Black Summer”), including where you provisioned, what animals you targeted, and what you provided saying "We are also interested in your experiences of grief and burnout, as well as your feelings about animals and ins tu onal support". The survey is completely anonymous. Any demographic data collected will be used to only to enable survey analysis; it will not be used in any way to iden fy individuals. Involvement in this study is voluntary and you can stop par cipa ng in the study at any me without consequence and without needing to provide an explana on. However, once you complete and submit the survey, because it is anonymous and they do not know who you are, they will not be able to withdraw your responses.

You can find the Survey HERE: h ps://sydney.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1zTaCY8GgH9jRIi

Batemans Bay Evening View Club

The last mee ng of the Batemans Bay Evening View Club was on Wednesday 9 November 2022 at the Batemans Bay Soldiers Club. There was a good a endance as this was our annual Pamper Auc on but we always welcome new members and guests.

A er our general mee ng and a delicious meal we had the main a rac on of our night. Our Annual Pamper Auc on is great fun and a great fundraiser.

All items are donated by members or friends and our Auc oneer Julie kept up a good pace with the auc on as there were a large number of lots. We raised over $600 for the night and this money goes towards our students in the Smith Family Learning for Life Program. A big thank you to everyone who donated items and also to everyone who a ended.

On the Saturday 29 October 2022 our club had a fundraiser with the BBQ at Bunnings. A big thank you to everyone who gave me at the BBQ including the men. This is a wonderful part of our fundraising for The Smith Family Learning for Life Program. The Batemans Bay Evening View Club sponsors 6 students fully and 1 student par ally (with our Region) and to do this we need to raise about $5000 each year.

We also support the Smith Family Toy and Book Appeal each year with about $500. The Smith Family Toy and Book Appeal aims to deliver over 75,000 new toys and 50,000 new books to children in need around Australia.

The next mee ng of the Batemans Bay Evening View Club will be held on Wednesday 7 December 2022 at the Batemans Bay Soldiers Club at 6.00 pm for 6.30 pm. This mee ng is our Christmas Party and everyone brings a small gi for our Secret Santa. It is a fun way to finish our year.

This year has been a great year for our club a er coping with Covid and shutdowns in the previous few years. 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.

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.

community Sunday Market Batemans Bay are MOVING!

Sunday Market Batemans Bay are MOVING! There are only have two more Batemans Bay Sunday Markets le at Corrigan's Beach Reserve, Batehaven before they move permanently in to the waterfront foreshore precinct in Batemans Bay (Clyde Street) for their market on December 18th.

Their final markets on this site will be on THIS SUNDAY NOV 20th and in two week's me - on DEC 4th. Make sure to come down and support the many local stall holders this weekend. Plenty of parking - free entry - we are open 9-1 on Sunday morning @ Corrigan's Beach Reserve.

Inaugural Taste Of Seafood Fes val In Bermagui

Nov 25 and 26th

The Taste of Seafood Fes val, hosted by the Professional Fishers Associa on will a ract locals and tourists alike with a fresh fish market, informa ve industry displays, cooking demonstra ons, compe ons and games, live music and, of course, plenty of delicious seafood on offer.

Tricia Bea y, Professional Fisher’s Associa on CEO said, “It promises to be a fun day for the whole family with plenty of ac vi es for the kids.

“Taste of Seafood Fes vals, being held right around NSW, will raise awareness about local professional fishers and provide an opportunity for fes val goers to see, feel and taste locally harvested wild caught seafood whilst interac ng with members of the industry.”

“It’s an opportunity to educate the general public on the environmental sustainability of the NSW seafood industry, they will learn how it is caught, where it is stored and where they can purchase it,” explained Gary

vals are run by the Professional Fishers Associa on with the objec ve of championing local industry and suppor ng sustainable fishing prac ces. Entry to the Fes vals is free of charge and will welcome both locals and visitors to regional areas.

Howard, PFA Chairman. The Taste of Seafood Fes

Rotary Club of Bateman’s Bay Pride in Workmanship awards

A great evening was had by all at the annual Rotary Club of Bateman’s Bay Pride in Workmanship awards held on Thursday November 10th at the Soldiers Club of Bateman’s Bay. “Do it once, get it right the first me” was the theme of the night.

Rotary Club of Bateman’s Bay president, Ma hew Thomas, said "The awards drew a wide range of nominees from many different industries in the area.

"Most o en there aren’t the opportuni es available for employers to recognise good staff and many of those businesses suppor ng their nominees commented on how wonderful it was that they were able to do so".

Awards were presented to:

Araluen Motor Lodge – Deb Skender

Capital Coast Kitchens – Rhiana Johnston

South Coast Property Specialists – Jessica Cra

Batehaven Bakehouse - Chris ne Moore

C&D Coastal Care – Losie-Ena Chapman

St Bernard’s School – Jenny Smith and Rebecca Grady (not pictured)

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The Rotary Club of Batemans Bay invites anyone interested in suppor ng their local community and would like to get involved to join them for dinner at the Soldiers club (h

community Climate Change Advisory Commi ee announced

Council welcomed 15 experienced and creden alled representa ves to Eurobodalla’s Climate Change Advisory Commi ee last week.

The commi ee will meet quarterly with councillor David Grace, deputy mayor Alison Worthington, Council sustainability staff and NSW Government or Australian agency representa ves, as required.

Above: The Climate Change Advisory Commi ee during their first mee ng at Eurobodalla Council last week. Absent in the photo is: Councillor David Grace, Aaron A eridge, Russell Baker, Luke Dalla, Suzanne Harter and Bre Stevenson.

Councillor Alison Worthington chaired the first mee ng on Thursday 10 November in the absence of Councillor Grace. She said members of the community were sought to advise and assist Council and the community in delivering ac ons from the Climate Ac on Plan 2022-32.

“There were 15 amazing Commi ee members in group with experience and knowledge ranging from climate policy, social science, interna onal experience with the World Bank and climate finance, CSIRO marine exper se, natural resource & wildlife management, energy efficiency and sustainable design, environmental engineering, public health and local group representa ves from Coastwatchers, Landcare, Nature Conserva on Council and SouthCoast Heath and Sustainability Alliance (SHASA),” councillor Worthington said.

The community representa ves were Aaron A eridge, Russell Baker, Steve Coleman, Luke Dalla, Suzanne Harter, Anthony Haymet, Kathryn Maxwell, Julie Taylor Mills, Niall O’Donnell, Julian Poulter, Bre Stevenson, Mark Stubbings, Ian Swain, Andy Telfer and Jo Walker.

“Thanks to these community members for pu ng their hand up to bring their advice and exper se to the table. They will provide a great linkage between Council and the community,” councillor Worthington said.

At the inaugural mee ng the commi ee got to know one another and focussed on some areas such as transport and electric vehicles, Council’s Waste Strategy and the Biodiversity Strategy.

“These are some very significant pieces of work and the input from the commi ee will great assist the Eurobodalla in delivering very important ac ons from the Climate Ac on Plan,” councillor Worthington said.

The Bay Hearing Loss Group

It was marvellous to see some new faces at our last meet up…. and we would love to see some more join them at our next one.

This will be ….Wednesday 23rd November 2022 at 10.30 am The Manor, Goodwin Village Please enter through the front door where masks will need to be worn.

Conversa on flowed easily as we discussed common problems and many humorous situa ons which arose from them. This me we thought we may talk about how to make it easier for all…. with and without hearing loss… when conversing. See

To market, to market, to buy local produce online

The SAGE NSW Inc Farmers Market e-market is back up and running, offering Eurobodalla residents the chance to skip the queues and preorder local produce online direct from the grower.

Complemen ng the Moruya Farmers Market at Riverside Park from 3pm each Tuesday, the emarket enables customers to “beat the bell” by shopping online for fresh, local produce over the weekend.

They then choose to collect their order from the market on Tuesday or have them delivered to selected areas by SAGE volunteers for a small fee. SAGE vice-president Peter Heyward said there were up to 15 growers who listed their available produce on the e-market – current offerings include preserves, honey, bread, eggs, vegetables and fruit.

“The prolonged wet weather has delayed the usual abundance of the spring harvest but growers are expec ng increased produc on with warmer and more se led weather,” he said. “Customers should soon have a wide choice of beau ful fresh seasonal vegetables and fruits, along with all the other products available on the market.”

Above: SAGE NSW volunteer Geoff Sco packs emarket orders at Tuesday’s SAGE Farmers Market in Moruya.

Mr Heyward said the e-market enhanced the market’s offering, and provided another op on for those who couldn’t make it to the market on Tuesday a ernoons.

“We’re the only farmers market we know of that do this – the e-market is quite an innova on,” Mr Heyward said. “It proved par cularly popular during the peak of the COVID pandemic.”

The market and e-market is run by non-profit Moruya-based group SAGE NSW, whose mission is to grow the local fair food community of people who grow, eat, prepare, sell, share, and work with local food. Sale proceeds go direct to the growers, with the excep on of a small percentage that goes toward SAGE community programs and ini a ves. SAGE volunteers pack the e-market orders and use their own vehicles for deliveries.

To shop online at the SAGE NSW In Moruya Farmers Market e-market head to www.sageproject.org.au/pages/emarket

Online orders open 12pm Friday and close 12pm on Monday. Delivery is available to Malua Bay in the north to Tuross Head in the south.

For more informa on about SAGE NSW Inc go to www.sageproject.org.au

Moruya Red Door Theatre presents - "Agatha Crusty & The Village Hall Murders"

Moruya Red Door Theatre presents - "Agatha Crusty & The Village Hall Murders" by Derek Webb

A fantas c mystery comedy whodunnit with a cast of 15.

Agatha Crusty is a crime novelist. And when her sister-in-law Alice invites her to spend a few days with her in the village of Chortelby, it’s not long before she gets caught up in a series of murders which seem directed at members of the All Saints Village Hall commi ee. Packed full of wit and very funny scenes, this is also a genuine murder mystery with an ingenious plot which will tax the li le grey cells of the audience at the same me!

7 shows at the #Moruya RSL Hall Fri 18 & Sat 19 Nov 7pm Fri 25 & Sat 26 7pm Sun 27 2pm Ma nee Fri 2 Dec & Sat 3 Dec 7pm

Tickets Selling Fast

Book a table for a BYO night out at the theatre or grab a couple of ckets and join in the fun. Table bookings are easy at www. cketor.com/mrdtc or pop in and see the great team at Moruya Books

What’s on

Nov 19th - Pla num Duo at Batemans Bay Soldiers Club

Nov 19th - Country Pumpkins – Moruya Markets (10am)

Nov 19th - Rick Bamford – Tuross Club (7.30pm)

Nov 19th - Jackie Marshall at One Tree Tavern

Nov 19th - Driving Sideways at Club Catalina

Nov 19th - Jamie Parkinson – Tomakin Club (7.30pm)

Nov 19th - Jan Preston at the Monarch Hotel, Moruya 4pm Tix $25.

Nov 20th - Cam Harding at The Patch, Tomakin Social Club 2-5pm

Nov 20th - Eurobodalla Live at Moruya Golfy 12:30pm

Nov 20th - Tony Jaggers at Tukka Cafe, Moruya 12 - 3

Nov 25th - Black Friday Dance Party at Batemans Bay Soldiers Club

Nov 25th - Stru – Moruya Golf Club (6pm)

Nov 26th - Solo West at Club Catalina

Nov 26th - Rock and Roll Dance Party at Batemans Bay Soldiers Club

Nov 26th - Steve Mar n – Tuross Club (7.30pm)

Nov 27th - Sam Stevenson at Tukka Cafe Moruya

What’s on

Four Winds welcomes the Australian String Quartet to the Windsong Pavilion on 25 November.

The evening will showcase one of the na on’s renowned string quartets, performing a diverse and dynamic range of repertoire that conveys the potency of chamber music of today when in their hands. The musical journey will move through a triptych of miniatures from an exci ng genera on of Australian voices – equal parts animated, reflec ve and atmospheric.

The night will culminate with Shostakovich’s String Quartet No. 9 – a vibrant work of masterful contrast and counterpoint that conjures up ecsta c moments, brimming with energy.

‘’A diverse array of sonorous string sounds – invi ng listeners on a journey to reflect and connect’’ Ma hew Hoy, Four Winds Ar s c & Crea ve Director

A delicious dinner will be available on the lawns of the Windsong Pavilion from 5:30pm. The light meal will be sumptuous Thali plates created by J-Bird catering. Meat and vegan curry op ons will be available with fluffy steamed rice and flavourful condiments to match. All meal op ons are gluten free and dairy free.

Dinner is available for pre-purchase via the Four Winds website or at the event. The Four Winds bar will be open throughout dinner, during interval and a er the event.

Four Winds welcomes to this event Guest of Honour Margaret Throsby, who re red recently from her role as a broadcaster on ABC Radio. Margaret has made a significant contribu on to many Four Winds fes vals as MC and presenter on ar st panels. We thank Margaret for her contribu on to Four Winds and the arts throughout her career in radio and television.

What’s on—coming up

Montague Visi ng Ar stsAffinity Quartet - Sat Nov 19th

Montague Visi ng Ar sts 2022 - Affinity Quartet 2:30 pm Saturday November 19 - St Paul’s Anglican Church, Narooma Tickets $28 from Mitre 10, Narooma & Nested on Wallaga, Bermagui, $30 at the door or from Trybooking h ps://www.trybooking.com/CECMT

More info: 0439 648414 www.montaguechoristers.org, montague.choristers.narooma@gmail.com, Kindly supported by Nanda Taylor & Helen Ryan Lada Marcelja, Ar s c Director - Montague Visi ng Ar sts says "The final Visi ng Ar sts concert for 2022 is on Saturday, November 19 and I think many of you will agree that we have le the best for last. The Affinity Quartet has had a very successful year.

"In April they travelled to London and par cipated in the pres gious Wigmore Hall Quartet Compe on (h ps://wigmore-hall.org.uk/string-quartet-compe on/2022-wigmore-hall-interna onal-string-quartetcompe on) and placed third in a highly compe ve field of quartets from around the world.

"Then, in August they were a Senior Quartet at the McGill Interna onal String Quartet Academy and worked with the best to further hone their cra h ps://misqa.com/concerts/

"Now, on Saturday, November 19, they are coming to Narooma with two amazing works, Haydn's String Quartet in B minor, Op 33 No 1 and Mendelssohn's String Quartet in F minor Op 80, as well as a new piece by Ingi Kim.

"Haydn described his Op.33 set of six quartets as having a ‘new and special’ style and sent the scores of all six to Mozart. Mozart was so impressed that he, in 1785, dedicated his six superb string quartets Op. 10 to Joseph Haydn.

"Mendelssohn’s sixth and final string quartet was composed just two months before his death in 1847. In this 30 minute work, sub tled Requiem for Fanny, Mendelssohn turns to the in macy of string quartet wri ng to grapple with the sudden death of his only sister and closest confidante, producing one of his most musically incisive and arres ng works.

"We hope you can join us for this wonderful concert."

What’s on—coming up

Reading Gadfly 261

By Robert Macklin

In the interests of fair play – or perhaps it’s my masochistic streak – I actually watched most of Donald Trump’s ‘very big announcement’ that he’s a candidate for the US presidency in 2024.

It was part teleprompter, part stream of semi-consciousness, and it went on and on and on. By the 40-minute mark it was just embarrassing. Even the hand-picked audience of Mar-a-Lago fans tired of the repeated applause lines and then everyone, including Donald, simply ran out of steam.

I would like to think that it was the opening scene of an American version of the UK’s Liz Truss and the lettuce, that in 44 days or less he will see the unmistakable writing on the wall and leave the political stage forever. But here’s the thing – even if that happens, the base will still be in the theatre, and they will roar their approval of the young understudy who enters from the right wing.

Ron DeSantis – the English translation is Ronald of the Saints – and for a base besotted by religious zeal who could ask for anything more. He knows it too. In his recent race for the governorship of Florida he ran a commercial that says it all.

In it, a narrator is heard telling what seems to be a continuation of the Bible's story of creation, in which God works for six days and then rests on the seventh. Then, says the narrator, ‘on the eighth day, God “looked down” on His work and decided that he needed a “protector”.

‘So, God made a fighter,’ the narrator says, as DeSantis makes his appearance in a montage of his daily life. ‘God said, “I need somebody willing to get up before dawn, kiss his family goodbye, travel thousands of miles for no other reason than to serve the people, to save their jobs, their livelihoods, their liberty, their happiness.”

Just imagine the horse laugh that would get in an Australian political campaign. Not so in our great and powerful friend whom we follow blindly into obscene wars in Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan in their crusade for what they call democracy, but which really verges on theocracy.

That ‘base’ which follows, and funds Donald and Ronald is only the scary tip of the American iceberg called ‘faith’ that imperils all who travel in our planet’s rising sea of troubles. And no one among them or their friends seems prepared to sound the claxon of perils ahead.

We have known, ever since Charles Darwin unlocked the key to evolution by natural selection, and Gregor Mendel revealed the rules of heredity, that there is no ‘God’. There is no ‘hell’ nor ‘heaven’ in some fanciful ‘spiritual’ life after death. There was no ‘Son’ of this imagined God, no ‘transubstantiation’ of the alter wine into his actual blood, and all the other sad and silly figments of the religious ceremonials be they Christian or Calathumpian, Islam or Inuit.

That was almost 150 years ago, yet the wise women and men of such august and authoritative journals as The New York Times - people who know it’s all nonsense – will still not even whisper it between the lines of their daily columns.

Is it any wonder that the base is able to rampage its way to the Capitol on January 6 and raise the mighty cross before Donald and Ronald on one or other’s march to the White House. At least, we had the chance to kick our own religious bounder out of his political beach head in the last election. That’s the kind of fair play and common sense that makes you pleased and proud to be an Australian.

robert@robertmackin.com

Reading—A beer with Baz

Mick paused in the foyer of the restaurant to whisper.

“Now Bazza,…. I’ve booked the table under the name of Smith. It’s important to be anonymous when reviewing a restaurant, in case there are repercussions.”

Bazza nodded and they both waited patiently.

The Maitre d’ raised his eyebrows and smiled in recognition of both men and immediately shook his head.

“Good to see you again gentlemen, but I am afraid we are fully booked.”

Mick’s face reddened.

“Ummmm…..I made the booking in the name of Smith.”

Bazza chuckled quietly.

“Well……off to a good start, Mick. I reckon you should have worn a colourful cravat to disguise your identity.”

The Maitre d’ furrowed his brow and checked the booking sheet.

“Ahh…..of course. This way please gentlemen.”

Seated, they both perused the menu and Mick pulled out his notebook titled ‘Mick’s Restaurant Reviews’ and placed it prominently on the table. The Maitre d’ spent considerable time taking them through the details of the menu and the specials for the day.

‘I wonder about your qualifications for this new role, Mick… the last barbeque at your place was a disaster with those home made sausages.”

“An acquired taste, Bazza. You are very conservative when it comes to food. Anyhow, I’m going for the Chicken Parmigiana.”

Bazza leaned back.

“Chicken Parmigiana, Mick! The Maitre d’ has just taken us through some great suggestions and you are going for Chicken Parmigiana!….. I’ll go for the Japanese Scallops with Wasabi Dressing.”

Mick shook his head.

“When it comes to reviewing a restaurant, Bazza, Chicken Parmi is the litmus test. If they can’t get Chicken Parmi right, the rest of the menu is in trouble. I intend to review every Chicken Parmi in the shire. Anyhow, my first criticism of this restaurant is too many choices on the menu.”

Mick opened his notebook but his pen failed.

The ever present Maitre d’ offered a replacement and Mick scribbled away. The Maitre d’ flashed a knowing frown at Bazza and he returned a grin and wink.

Mick pushed his review book towards the centre of the table.

“Now Bazza, I am going to shout today. I reckon we will get better service if they know I am reviewing the restaurant and I am sure of a discount.”

The food arrived and Mick was soon on his feet taking photographs from every conceivable angle. He tasted the dish and wrote furiously in his review book, pausing only to allocate various stars.

The Maitre d’ arrived to take dessert orders and Bazza gave him another generous wink.

“Now, Mick…..I really think you should order the Crockembouche.” continues…………….

Reading—A beer with Baz con nues

Continues…

The Maitre d’ concealed a grin.

“I’ve never heard of it, Bazza, but I’m up for a bit of experimentation.”

Bazza pointed to the pavlova on the menu and the Maitre d’ smiled.

“A wise choice, sir.”

The pavlova arrived and Mick took photos and savoured the tastes.

“It’s very subtle, Bazza. It has the tastes of a sophisticated pavlova and a depth that pleases the palette. There is a complexity to the dish and a focus on fresh produce. I rarely give five stars. How do you spell this Crocken….whatever?”

Mick closed his review book and again placed it prominently on the table.

The bill arrived and Mick’s eyes widened. He pointed out a large surcharge to the Maitre d’.

“That charge sir, is for the use of my pen.”

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

Examples of blackout poetry by carrizona

Once you try your hand at it you never see a page of text the same way again.

Reading—le er to the editor

OPEN LETTER: Pe oners deplore Minister’s & NSW Health’s shocking inac on and prevarica on.

Dear Minister Taylor,

Your decision to postpone your decision regarding the community’s massively subscribed call for Local Radiotherapy Services, could not be characterised as anything other than blatant poli cking. This response offers no real solu ons or relief to our community’s cancer sufferers and their families.

Our community has been calling for local access to radiotherapy since 2019, hoping that NSW Health would listen to our call for help and jump on the funding opportunity offered by then (Coali on) Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt.

It took Southern NSW LHD a mere 3 months to come to the conclusion that they knew be er than the Federal Minister and two of the biggest private providers in the country who were keen to enter into partnerships with NSW Health but did not even get past the door

In 2021 we launched a pe on to ask for this decision to be reviewed. Again, NSW Health decided our community “did not warrant” the establishment of a local radiotherapy centre, repea ng self-serving claims of “insufficient popula on”.

And now, in 2022, we have a new Minister spou ng the same rhetoric, again quo ng “data” as the main reason to delay decisions.

Minister, your department has been ‘considering’ this issue for 3 years, and you tell us that you s ll want a consultant (which one?) to consult (whom?) in December (not the ideal me of the year) to help you make a decision to ‘consider‘ looking at the situa on when you next plan what services you will provide us in the future

From the get-go it has been one long litany of how something will not be possible. This may well suit the convenience of the ‘Lady/Sir Humphreys’ of NSW Health but has nothing to do with those to whom your government is properly and electorally answerable: our community.

Such a response graphically encapsulates all that con nues to be deeply flawed about your and your Ministry’s understanding and grasp of Regional Healthcare issues in general and those of our community’s Health District in par cular.

“EQUITY”, Minister, “EQUITY”! This is the very word a department presided over by you have been throwing around like confe in policy and planning documenta on, and using it again when responding to the recent damning findings of the NSW Inquiry into Regional and Rural Health. Where is any of the above reflected in your and NSW Health’s carriage of this deeply serious healthcare issue?

No ng that we are now at the fourth anniversary of the community’s first New Hospital & Healthcare Services Pe on (2018), headed by then senior Gynaecologist/Obstetrician VMO Dr Michael Holland, you clearly con nue to accept departmental advice that our community can be bought off and appeased with whatever crumbs and scraps are le over in the ki y a er everyone else offering a larger electoral prospect has been a ended to. And whether you like it or not, in the healthcare space that is exactly how our

Reading—le er to the editor con nues…

community understands and sees it.

Do not think our community cannot clearly see that you took the ball and lobbed it neatly over the March Elec ons’ line keeping it up in the air but s ll in play to ensure you do not compromise your government’s electoral prospects by truthfully admi ng NSW Health has no inten on of providing local radiotherapy services in our LHD.

Minister, as the popular song goes, “For the mes they are a-changin”. Our community is no longer willing to be parked in a lay-by to suit a poli cian’s ambi ons or a remote bureaucrat’s administra ve convenience. Ac on and deeds are IN: Motherhood statements, equivoca on and empty promises are OUT.

In the four long years that have now passed, and with the con nuing failure of SNSWLHD to even extend and equip a proper Emergency Dept, which was a CORE demand of the 2018 Pe on and an equally clear requirement of the official 2017 ACI Report, shamefully li le of any real substance has eventuated. With one of the highest LHD seniors’ demographics in the Na on and a state significant First Na ons community this is not just scandalous, it is tantamount to legal negligence.

Please don’t claim that you and your advisors didn’t have ample me to change course or didn’t have the opportunity to show sufficient humility and strength of character to admit faltering judgement to our community and especially to all our well-loved, desperately overstretched, and badly done by regional hospitals workforces. No, Minister and NSW Health, you both need to do be er than this: Much be er.

Surely the last word must go to a cancer pa ent from Bega:

“I just hope our local poli cians make a noise and don’t allow another new hospital to be built without radia on equipment. It is absolutely disgus ng […] Ministers - state and federal – do something posi ve.” (Bega District News, Le ers to the Editor, 28/10/22)

Sincerely, Fitzroy and Mylène Boul ng Head Pe oners, Pe on: Local Access to Radiotherapy Services

ONE New L4 Eurobodalla Regional Hospital Advocates Group

Moruya Books

invites you to a Literary Lunch with Julie Janson

Aunty June is the proud owner of a TAFE certificate III in Investigative Services. It took her thirty hours to complete online. Now, she has set up her own private investigation service: Yanakirri Investigative Services – Confidentiality Guaranteed. Madukka: The River Serpent is a striking novel about family and resistance.

Julie Janson is an Indigenous woman of the Burruberongal clan of Darug nation. A teacher, artist, playwright and poet, Julie has won many awards and grants for her writing, She is co-recipient of the Oodgeroo Noonuccal Poetry Prize and winner of the Judith Wright Poetry Prize. Her novels include The Crocodile Hotel, The Light Horse Ghost, Benevolence and her latest debut into Crime fictionMadukka: the River Serpent.

@ The Moruya Waterfront Hotel

Thursday 1st December, 12pm—2pm

Ode to Christmas

In a small dusty village

During the Fes val of "Ho" A small boy was born To some folks on the go They'd arrived in the town Early that day

And had soon worked out There was nowhere to stay

Their Kombi was brimming with their worldly possessions Chickens and dogs It was quite a procession So they set up a camp and the mum had the child the labour was easy So everyone smiled And that a ernoon They all had a sleep Under a tree away from the heat Then came the night The Fes vi es started the town folks gathered All cleaned up and tarted

The new parents took cover From the noise of the crowd

Inside their Kombi where it wasn't too loud Oh, what a party This Fes val of "Ho" Everyone got shi aced On grog, herb or snow…..

Bodalla Poets' Breakfast- It's Back!

The annual Bodalla Poets' Breakfast event is set to return a er a two-year, Covid induced hiatus.

Sunday 27th November is the date and the poetry begins at 9.00am.

Due to the unpredictability of the weather at the moment, the event will be held at the Bodalla Memorial Hall instead of the usual Bodalla Dairy Shed venue.

The normal breakfast arrangements will not be available this me, but complimentary coffee, tea and biscuits will be on hand at the Hall.

This year's programme will feature a poets' pick of their own favourite poems which have been presented over the years.

Please join us for a couple of hours of great entertainmentSunday, 27th November, 9.00am Bodalla Memorial Hall.

Gold coin dona on very much appreciated! For further informa on - Sue - 0427 007 649 Be y - 0474 006 863.

….. Three wise men came "Ho Ho"ing by In the darkness of night with one star in the sky And their giggling and stumbling woke the child, made it cry

The wise guys bolted everyone had the shits, and to stop the child crying They came back bearing gi s

The first offered herb which was already rolled the next offered candy In a nice li le bowl The third gave some Cabernet with a selec on of cheeses To the now smiling child The baby called ......Noel

reading Book launch : ‘The Elm Grove Story’ – a mys cal journey

Local authors, Edwin and Laurel Lloyd-Jones’ book ‘The Elm Grove Story’ – a mys cal journey will be launched by Anglican Bishop George Browning and his wife Margaret on Saturday, 26th November at 2.30 pm at St John’s Anglican Red Door Hall in Moruya.

When their book was published in April this year Edwin and Laurel decided against holding a book launch due to the high risk associated with the covid pandemic. However, now that things have improved, and upon the urging of many people, they have decided to combine the celebra on of Edwin’s 88th birthday with launching their book. A reading, and an invita on for brief comment from those who have already read the book, will be offered along with a ernoon tea and some birthday cake.

“All are very welcome and, if you are coming, we’d love to know in advance so that we have a big enough cake to share,’ said Laurel. ‘We are offering a specially reduced book price for the launch, and as we have had an amazing response from readers both here and overseas, we thought it would be a good idea to inform people about it in our local region. It has brought posi ve comment from both those who are agnos cs as well as those who hold a faith in a greater power.

We were two agnos cs living in Sydney, and raising our two children, when we were bowled over by a clear, inner call that took us on an adventure from suburban life to Goobarragandra, near Tumut (in the remote Snowy Mountains) where we founded a spiritual retreat centre in 1983. Prior to this Edwin had been a musician and business owner and I was working as a social worker.

In the founding of Elm Grove Sanctuary, we welcomed people from many different faiths, or of none, who were o en referred to us by health professionals, hospitals and cancer groups. Individuals, and o en families, came due to a member facing a life-threatening illness or other major challenge in their lives. Within the counselling support offered, and amidst the serenity and beauty of nature, they found rest, solace, healing and acceptance of their difficult life situa ons.

Our charity, the Elm Grove Sanctuary Trust, remains founded on deep trust. The many amazing things that enabled the sanctuary’s development came about through trust and the loving support and shared vision of so many people. Our centre func oned purely on a dona on basis and over me we built accommoda on buildings, and an ecumenical chapel, for our guests believing that, if it was for the common good of all people, then the funds would become available. This was never found wan ng. Within the mystery of a loving and benevolent creator we saw many, many miracles unfold.

‘While Edwin and I are Franciscan Chris ans we always sought to care for the environment and to offer a warm welcome to people irrespec ve of their individual faith or life circumstances. We saw the healing that love can provide for people in close connec on with nature. The Indigenous people of the region, and the wider community were addi onal delights. We were supported and loved in our endeavours by many people in Tumut along with the invaluable support the local Shire Council and Bishop George Browning and Fr Francis Carroll, the Catholic Archbishop of Canberra Goulburn in their role as guardians of our community The li le Followers of St Francis.’

People interested in the memoir unable to a end the launch can find the book ‘The Elm Grove Story’ – a mys cal journey (ISBN: 9781922722553 and published by Greenhill Publishing) online through book distributors or through the local bookshops in Bega and Moruya. Further details can be obtained by emailing – egstrust2@gmail.com or Laurelandedwin@gmail.com

Reading—history

100 Years Ago—18th November 1922

BUSH fires have been raging on the Yarragee range during the week.

THERE should be some good hay harvested this season, judging by the excellence of the standing crops in the district.

MR. Rolfe Brice has purchased and has now located at Narooma four fine new rowing boats. His enterprise in catering for fishing and tourist par es is worthy of support.

HEARTY congratula ons to Mr. John Ingold, Bodalla, on his 82nd birthday, which falls today. Jack is hale and hearty … and claims to have been the first man to take up land at Termeil, the correct name for which, he says, is Thyme Hill. Mr. Ingold landed in this country at the age of 28. [c.1868]

AT the Warden’s Court, Moruya, on Wednesday, Daniel Slade was granted authority to enter on Deua River and on about 100 acres of private land adjoining, in connec on with dredging opera ons shortly to be undertaken by him. It is an cipated that the syndicate represented

IT is found that the kiosk in the centre of the show ring on the Moruya Park greatly obstructs the mekeeper’s view of the start of a race at the 4 furlong post, and at a recent race mee ng this fault was pointed out to the A. & P. Society’s VicePresidents, Messrs. Flood and Milne, who promised to place the ma er before their commi ee.

ON Thursday morning some senseless person ed a rope across the Bullock Hole culvert from handrail to handrail with the result that a school-boy, riding to school on his bicycle, did not observe the obstruc on in me to check his speed and suffered a nasty fall over it. Enquiries are being made, as such an ac on as this is deserving of punishment should the culprit, or culprits, be discovered.

MORUYA COTTAGE HOSPITAL. – Reports: Report of the recent Hospital Ball showing a net return of £70 was received and a mo on was passed returning thanks to the Secretary, Mrs. A. W. Constable, and the ladies commi ee for their fine effort. Visi ng Commi ee reported visi ng the Hospital on 18th instant and found all going sa sfactorily. There were five pa ents, including one in the isola on ward. Owing to the number of pa ents, some of whom required constant a en on, the services of someone to do washing was recommended to be obtained. Messrs. Luck Bros. have cut up a couple of months’ supply of firewood which is required to be split up. Flooring boards in verandah destroyed by white ants are required to be renewed. A new enamelled iron bath is now required and the bathroom covered with lead to comply with the requirements of the Board of Health. … New wire gauze required for safe. Moved that the requirements detailed therein be carried out.

Gallery Bodalla

reopens

with “rocks and hard places

”, a wonderful new show by Stuart Whitelaw and Rodney Hayes. Stuart and Rodney have been close friends for over 50 years. They were both taught by Lloyd Rees during their me at University of Sydney School of Architecture

They were inspired to do this combined exhibi on by one of Lloyd’s works called ‘Portrait of some rocks’. Commencing on Thursday 1 December, the exhibi on runs through to Saturday 31 December, open Thursday to Sunday 11am to 4pm.

Opening drinks with Stuart and Rodney will take place on the side deck Sunday 4 December @ 3pm (please bring a mask to wear as it is a condi on of entry inside the gallery, with individual choice outside on the deck)

Ýou can also visit the exhibi on online at www.gallerybodalla.com.au All inquiries: gallerybodalla@gmail.com or call me on 0421 238 174

It will be lovely to reconnect with you all again.

Valerie

Blaise Madden Blitzes The Field At Tuross Head

Vets Golf

A small field of 37 players contested the Special Par event at Tuross Head Vets golf on Wednesday 16 November 2022. This game is unique to Tuross Vets and rewards players who play be er than handicap on any hole.

Winner on the day in blitzing the field with a magnificent score of +8 was Blaise Madden. Others in the winners circle were Allen Lee, Peter McRae and Rob Nash in that order with scores of -1. Minor prizes went Ken Hush on -1, Steve Gardner, Len Rogers and Ken Brown with -2s, Richard Kelly on -3, and finally Jeane e Miller and Anne e Manton bea ng home six others on count back with scores of -4. Nearest the pins went to Ian Miller on the 4th, Peter McRae on the 6th, and to Dorothy Madden and Ross Hendy on the 7th. Blaise Madden capped off a good day by also taking out the Accurate drive compe on

Broulee Runners November

16th 2022

On a day of all weathers we were very fortunate to have the sun shining as we started this evenings run. It was lovely to see the Lambert family out in force with Ben and his children George, Frankie and Alby joining Michael, Bernie and Ma for a family run. A special men on goes to George on his fantas c somersault over the finish line it was very theatrical and it was decided he takes a er his Grandfather Michael.

We congratulate Emily Tugwell on receiving her 30th Broulee runners shirt. Emily joined the group on the 2 February 2022 a er moving to the area. Besides her consistent par cipa on it has been great to see her improvement with her mes.

Winner Blaise Madden with runner-up Allen Lee.

MORUYA WOMEN’S GOLF RESULTS

Wednesday, 16th November

Despite dark and threatening storm clouds, and the odd clap of thunder, 17 player’s managed to complete a Stableford round before the skies opened.

1st place went to Barbara Roberts who played consistently throughout, finishing with an enviable 37 ne .

Runner-up Phyllis Reid also excelled herself with a fine score of 35 C/B.

Balls went to M Douglas (35C/B), V Moore (35), S Noy (34), P Nash (33C/B), J Lumsden (33), M Bingham (32).

NTP: Div. 1 5th Hole Deidre Meek

Div. 2 5th Hole Marilyn Bingham

RESULTS

FROM WEDNESDAY 9th NOVEMBER

1st Place went to the “Pocket Rocket” Deidre Meek, returning with a vengeance a er a long absence due to injury, came in with a magnificent 40 ne .

Runner-up was Margaret Douglas who also had a fantas c round finishing with 39 ne .

Balls went to V Moore (36), R Hawkins (35), J Ellis (34C/B), S Knight (34C/B), P Nash (34C/B), J Lumsden (34), B Kennedy (33).

NTP: Div. 1 5th Hole Barbara Kennedy

Div. 2 5th Hole Val Moore

Above: Barbra Roberts and Deidre Meek

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NWBC Social bowls Tuesday

8 November

Three games of triples were played last Tuesday, a beau ful sunny day for bowls. Versa lity was the method of play, where team members rotated to a new posi on a er each six ends.

The team with the highest winning margin was used to determine the day's winners. Suzanne Dainer, Jenny Coulson and Margaret Naylor (skip) had a great game against Ann Hunter, Barbara McNamara and Vicki Herman (skip). Scores were level on three occasions in the first ten ends then Marg's team put in a strong finish to win the match and the highest margin for the day to claim the prize money.

Alison Maloney, Sue Wales, Gail Palmer and Margaret Naylor (skip) celebrate their win in the NWBC Past President's Fours

Denise Holman was the raffle winner a er drawing her own winning number. Past President's Fours

This is our last Club compe on for the year with teams selected by a random draw. A round robin event of 12 ends of two bowl fours was played over two days.

Round one saw two close games – Heather McGourty, Julie Smith, Pam Grant and Gail Howe (sub for Vicki Herman )(skip) played Suzanne Dainer, Sue Bender, Carol Harroway and Dawn Kenny (skip) for a drawn result of 11 all.

The other match saw Jan Rapkins (sub for A.Maloney), Sue Wales, Gail Palmer and Marg Naylor (skip) have a one shot win against Sue Waldock, Clare Cork, Jenny Coulson and Sandra Breust (skip). Marg's team had a good win in round 2 against Sue Sansom, Cindy Newell, Janet Murphy and Barb McNamara (skip) and Dawn held on for a three shot win against Sandra.

In round three Dawn's team led early, then Barb and Co won five ends in a row giving Dawn a wake-up to win the last end and the match. Round three also saw Sandra Breust's team have a good win against Vicki Herman's side.

Round four was played last Friday when Vicki Herman's team put themselves into conten on with a three shot win against Marg Naylor and Co. Unfortunately, Sandra Breust's team were unable to con nue, conceding to Barb McNamara.

Round five proved exci ng, Vicki's team posted another win in their match against Barb and Co. Dawn and Margaret met in what proved to be the decider, a hard fought game, Marg led all the way, up seven shots to two a er seven ends. Dawn then claimed three of the next four ends, the score was Marg's way eight to seven on the last end. Margaret and her team held on to win the match by two shots with her last bowl. The final result, winning three games saw Margaret's team claim first place with six points. What a great effort! Congratula ons to Alison Maloney, Sue Wales, Gail Palmer and Margaret Naylor (skip).

Dawn Kenny's team of Suzanne Dainer, Sue Bender and Carol Harroway. And Vicki Herman and her team of Heather McGourty, Julie Smith and Denise Holman (sub for Pam Grant) were close behind with both teams finishing with a total of five points. What a lovely compe on, hope to see everyone back next year.

Above:

Tuross Head Womens Bowling Club Triples Championship

Finalised

Last Tuesday two strong sides met to play in the final of the Womens triples.

The event was won by ( L to R) Rose Farrington, Irene McDonald and Denise Lidbury in a fine style, demonstra ng their compe ve spirit and skilful bowling.

The runners - up were ( Lto R) Sue Fahey, Rita Downie and Lorraine Wake.

It was so encouraging to see so many ladies take up the challenge of entering this compe on in 2022, several enjoying the experience of their first Triples compe on.

Next Saturday, 26th November, four of our ladies, Jenny Marks, Dagmar Voges, Vickie Wheelahan and Stephanie Denne , will be playing in a Bowls NSW Rookies compe on and the first round is to be played on Tuross Head’s beau ful greens.

Best wishes ladies- an exci ng venture!

The event was won by ( L to R) Rose Farrington, Irene McDonald and Denise Lidbury

Vets golf from Catalina

Catalina Vets took to the course this week (Thursday 17th November) to contest The Able . Named in honour of the late Eric Able , former President, Captain, Treasurer and Life Member of Club Catalina, 112 players played for Age Medallions in several categories.

The winners were Glen Robinson (55-64 years), Tom Purcell (6569), Alex Spence (70-74) George Spanomanolis (75-79), David Stevenson (80+).

Right: preparing for their round, are (from le ) Steve Dollimore, Vets President Russ Gercken, Allan Cameron and Greg Smeaton.

Family Fun Day at

Moruya Tennis Club Nov

19th

Jumping Castle, Face Pain ng, Live Music, Food/Coffee Vans, all day BBQ, Mar al Arts and Dancing displays, Serve Speed Radar, Fire & Rescue, Welcome To Country & a "celebrity" doubles match including local Pro's Richard Sellick & Geordie McEvoy alongside Mayor Mat Hatcher and NRL Legend Mick Weyman. Awesome prizes include a signed racquet/ bag by Nick Kyrgios and 2 double passes to the United Cup in Sydney this January!

Tackle World Moruya Fishing report 18th Nov

2022

Moruya River.

The river con nues to improve yet again this week. Now we just need the day me temps to come up a er a rather chilly week! There have been plenty of flathead on the move as the river temps and clarity markedly improve.

There have been the usual chopper tailor down around Preddy’s wharf as well as few trevally. As the water temp increases the bream ac vity will con nue to also improve. Fingers crossed we will see some whi ng ac vity back over the flats this summer. Further upstream around the town bridge the. Flats in the centre of the river have been holding flathead and the odd bream. Both Adam be targeted using live nippers or so plas c presenta ons.

Tuross river.

Tuross con nues to prove itself that areas premier flathead fishery this week, with plenty of good sized flathead being caught and released. With river condi ons con nuing to improve throughout the system, fish can be found wherever you are prepared to look. Four ways has bream producing good bream from the snags and the adjoining holes.

Up around the Bodalla bridge, the river has cleared up, and reports of flathead and bream are top of conversa on. The seals that had gone downstream with the rains have reappeared back up around the Bodalla bridge, no doubt back chasing the bait sources up there.

Rock and Beach. Salmon have been the main stay along most of the local beaches, headlands and breakwalls, with a few trevally also being taken around the Broulee island area. With the warmer waters around you can expect to start seeing a few whi ng and bream in the beach gu ers in close chasing worms and pipis.

Offshore.

With the winds that have been prevailing this week, I haven’t had too many reports from outside. My best guess would be that there are s ll good numbers of both flathead and snapper to be had in around the magic 30-40m mark and around the ar ficial between the Moruya breakwall and Broulee.

We are well and truly stocked with all sorts of goodies in store now. If you haven’t been following our social media posts, we are now your local Kings Adventure stockist. We have lots of new kings product in store, from driving lights to swags and gazebos and everything in between. Come in and checkout the new gear, perfect for Xmas presents of summer camping adventures.

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

Team Tackle World Moruya.

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Stamp Duty Reform Underway

NSW Premier Dominic Perro et has announced that his (ini al) reform to Stamp Duty is now up and running. He said in a na onal first, first home buyers will now be able to choose between paying a smaller annual property tax or an upfront stamp duty on their first home. “First home hopefuls will now be able to a end auc ons and inspec ons this weekend across NSW knowing that the First Home Buyer Choice is on the table,” Mr Perro et said. “As prospec ve buyers inspect homes this weekend, they can now choose to opt into the First Home Buyer Choice and receive a refund in January on the upfront stamp duty they pay for homes valued up to $1.5 million. “From January 16, first home buyers who opt into the annual payment won’t have to pay any stamp duty at all.”

Treasurer Ma Kean said the new program signed into law today would help thousands of young people and families shave about two years off the me needed to save for a deposit. “Young families can save thousands in the long run by op ng for the annual payment, with Treasury es ma ng about two-thirds will choose this because of the financial benefit,” Mr Kean said. “There’s no limit on the number of eligible first home buyers who can apply for the First Home Buyer Choice.”

First Home Buyer Choice details:

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Eligible first home buyers who sign a contract of purchase on or a er 16 January 2023 will not have to pay stamp duty, provided they choose to pay the property tax before their purchase se les.

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Eligible first home buyers who sign a contract of purchase between 11 November 2022 and 15 January 2023 will also be able to choose the property tax:

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For this group, applica ons to choose the property tax can be made at any me between 16 January 2023 and 30 June 2023.

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If se lement occurs on or before 15 January 2023, they will need to pay stamp duty, and then will be able to apply for a refund of the stamp duty from 16 January 2023.

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If se lement occurs on or a er 16 January 2023, and they have chosen property tax, they will not need to pay stamp duty.

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These transi onary arrangements are necessary as me is needed to allow industry par cipants to update their electronic conveyancing systems to facilitate first home buyers op ng into the new system.

Analysis shows that if a first home buyer purchased a $1 million house and sold it 10 years later, which is around the median holding period, the annual property payments over the 10 years would total $19,881 in present value terms compared with $40,090 in upfront stamp duty - a saving of $20,209.

The NSW Labor opposi on don’t like the idea at all and have promised to repeal the legisla on should they win next year’s elec on. In coming weeks (depending on the other property news) we will cover off the details of why the Labor party opposes the changes. As always we recommend that if you qualify as a first home buyer under this scheme, please get professional advice from your accountant or solicitor before making a decision.

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