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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. un l next—lei
community Fresh tree-scape in Mogo to commemorate the Late Queen
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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.
community 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 Monday - council.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 Monday - council.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.
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.
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
community South Coast Community Colleges has Summer Skills funding available for these skill sets:
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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. For informa on contact brocky1967@outlook.com or ptuross@bigpond.com
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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
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community 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.
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.
community 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
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
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
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 Howard, PFA Chairman. The Taste of Seafood Fes 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.
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)
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 p://rotarybbay.org.au).
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. 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.
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.
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 you there Lee 0427 451 405
community 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.”
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. Above: SAGE NSW volunteer Geoff Sco packs emarket orders at Tuesday’s SAGE Farmers Market in Moruya.
