Beagle Weekender Vol 298 February 17th 2023

Arts ……………………. 31 to 32

Cinema ……………….. 24,25

Community ………………3 to 16

Reading ……………………..26 to 30

Real Estate…. 42 No ces…… 45

Food ………………………...33, 34

Sport and Fishing………. 35 to 41

Editorial …………………..2

What’s On …………….... 17 to 23

Welcome to this week’s editorial, From me to me, like all of you, I encounter a n can or bo le by the side of the road that must have escaped by its own means from a passing car.

Fortunately this only happens rarely and most likely as a result of well inten oned fishers knowing there are no bins at the boat ramp to deposit their now empty beverage. It is nice to know that they don’t want to pollute our water ways. And who knows; maybe the person who picks up the bo le or can might cash it in.

The wayside bo les and cans in suburbia are rare but not so along out highways. As I drive along our garbage strewn rural roads I o en wonder just how much wealth is there for the taking, remembering the vast fortune I used to amass as a lad from collec ng all the beer bo les from the Burns Philp residen al compound in Port Moresby a er a typical weekend and wheelbarrowing them down Scratchley Road in Badili to be paid for their return by the good people at South Pacific Brewery.

I was fortunate to be able to access the garbage bins of the single men's dongas and I knew which of the married quarter houses to visit to pick up cartons of emp es as most of the occupants were family friends. Basically it was a lucra ve corner of the market I had. To those who lived outside of the compound finding a so drink bo le and returning it to a trade store would redeem a half cigare e. Five bo les would redeem a half s ck of tobacco and ten so drink bo les would return a small n of mackerel. It goes without saying that the PNG roadsides had very few, if any bo les. Either so drink or beer. They were all du fully returned for their refund. For me, the beer bo le returns gave me cash. Enough cash to go to the movies, buy ap pack of salty plums or dried octopus, go to the market for the best nuts and, as I grew older, buy records.

For many years Australians enjoyed the same return and earn from their local shop. But then, for one reason or another, we became lazy. The 10c deposit was just a token amount that didn’t equal the effort to bother. Thousands, then hundreds of thousands of bo les and cans made their way into the environment. Even though we introduced kerbside recycling it was s ll easier to throw your can or bo le overboard, leave it on the beach or toss it out the car window instead of taking it home. As a result our Na onal roadsides are a goldmine.

Some in our community are able to supplement their incomes by gathering the redeemable bo les and cans, le out by friends, neighbours and businesses. And there are others who make the decision to redeem the refund for a par cular cause, while ensuring the bo le or can doesn’t make it to the landfill.

Recyclers in NSW have just raised over $94,000 to help Animal Welfare League NSW (AWL) rescue, rehabilitate and re-home animals in need by recycling a massive 940,000 bo les and cans through Return and Earn.

Users of the Return and Earn scheme can support one of +185 not-for-profit organisa ons, chari es, sport clubs or schools.

The Return and Earn facili es across NSW have collected more than eight billion containers and reduced drink container li er volume by 52 per cent since it was introduced by the NSW Government in 2017. It has delivered 800,000 tonnes of addi onal material for recycling already, helping remove these containers from becoming landfill or li er. The scheme has also delivered $800 million in refunds into the pockets of people in NSW, and delivered more than $40 million in dona ons to chari es and community groups.

But s ll most of us choose to put our refundable into our recycling and not redeem to refund. We pay for the product that includes the refund. Yet we fail to bother to redeem it.

I was pleased this week to learn that local community group Yumaro were looking for businesses to contribute their returnables. In return for providing bins Yumaro will come and collect and then redeem for projects they support and nurture. Hopefully there will be more an more ini a ves like this.

The Return and Earn scheme is set to expand to include glass wine and spirits bo les and larger containers. The planned expansion would see up to an addi onal 400 million eligible bo les recycled each year, including 233 million glass bo les including glass wine and spirits bo les.

So next me you have a refundable can or bo le have a think about what happens to its refund value. As a kid I knew I had li le buying power with one bo le but with a whole carton or two I was King of the World.

We can do be er and groups like Yumaro are helping, so let’s help them. Un l next—lei

Eleva ng people with lived experience of mental ill-health to drive reform

The Federal Government has commi ed to inves ng $8.5 million to support those with a lived experience of mental health to shape the policies and programs that affect them. Funding of $7.5 million will establish and operate two independent na onal mental health lived experience peak bodies – one represen ng consumers and the other represen ng carers, families and kin.

Lived Experience Australia will also receive $900,000 to con nue its work to lead lived experience research and build the capacity of consumer and carers. Funding of $100,000 will establish a regular stakeholder forum to increase transparency, accountability and partnership with the sector.

These steps address recommenda ons made in recent inquiries including the Produc vity Commission’s Inquiry into Mental Health and work undertaken by the Na onal Mental Health Commission.

The announcement of two independent na onal peak bodies comes as the Minister for Health and Aged Care Mark Butler and Assistant Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Preven on Emma McBride hosted people with lived experience alongside experts, clinicians and service providers at the Mental Health and Equity and Access Forum in Canberra.

People with a lived experience of mental ill-health made up the largest cohort of the more than 80 a endees, sharing invaluable insights into a system in need of repair.

The Forum recognised the shared goals of Government, the mental health sector, and those with a lived experience, and a commitment to working together to con nue to build an equitable mental health system. Discussions at the Forum focussed on how to make services more affordable and accessible to those who need them most, as part of broader system of care.

The Forum follows the release of the independent Be er Access evalua on by Melbourne University, which showed that while the program delivers promising outcomes, many Australians con nue to miss out.

In 2022, less than half of people from low socioeconomic backgrounds in major ci es were able to access treatment they needed – despite most services being delivered in these areas.

Minister Butler said "Mental ill health can affect every Australian, but we know that it hits some of us harder than others. Which is why we brought together people with lived experience alongside experts and clinicians to discuss how to improve mental health for everyone, whether you live in the wealthiest suburbs of our capital ci es or the poorest parts of regional Australia.”

“These two independent na onal bodies will amplify the voices of consumers and carers to drive equitable reform in mental health.”

Assistant Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Preven on Emma McBride added “We are commi ed to build a system that works well for everyone, wherever they live and whatever they earn.”

Interna onal Women's Day in the shire

Celebrate IWD next month at the Libraries

Join award-winning local novelist, playwright, and poet Julie Janson, Burruberongal woman of Darug Aboriginal Na on, for an author talk and morning tea Following the cri cally acclaimed Benevolence (2021); The Light Horse Ghost (2018) and The Crocodile Hotel (2015), Julie has turned her hand to crime wri ng with her latest release, Indigenous crime novel Madukka the River Serpent.

Julie will discuss her beginnings as a teacher and playwright, her transi on to historical novels and now crime wri ng

Batemans Bay: Tues 7 March, 10.30am to 12pm Narooma Library: Wed 8 March, 10.30am to 12pm Moruya Library: Thurs 9 March, 10.30am to 12pm

Find out more and to book h ps://www.esc.nsw.gov.au/community/libraries/whats-on

Members of Moruya RSL Sub Branch

do you realise it is that me of year once again so do come to the mee ng on the third Tuesday of the month--Tuesday 20th February at 2pm in the RSL Memorial Hall 11 Page St. Moruya.

We are having our AGM followed by the general mee ng so come & vote for the new commi ee. We shall have a new president this year as Kevin Se er re red due to ill health late last year. Be involved with what is happening at your Sub Branch as we are organising & discussing arrangements for Anzac Day & would appreciate any help & input from members.

Also we'd like to extend a welcome to any veterans or serving members of the Defence Forces & would like to meet & welcome our new members.

South Coast locals invited to contribute their sigh ngs to support the recovery of wildlife post-fire

South Coast locals are invited to become ‘ci zen naturalists’ and record koalas, greater gliders, glossy black cockatoos and other cri ers they see as part of a collabora ve effort to support the post-fire recovery of local wildlife.

The Animals of the Eurobodalla and Lower Shoalhaven survey, hosted on user-friendly nature app iNaturalist, seeks to monitor the popula ons and whereabouts of local wildlife, par cularly rare and threatened species. Created by local community group, The Coastwatchers Associa on, the project is funded through the Great Eastern Ranges and WWF-Australia as part of a broader bushfire recovery effort. Records collected by ci zen naturalists will be combined with data from ecologist led surveys to iden fy priority areas on the South Coast where habitat will be protected and regenerated to create corridors for wildlife.

“As locals know, the 2019-2020 bushfires devastated our forests and woodlands and resulted in the injuries and deaths of thousands of animals. Many of those species are s ll struggling to recover due to the loss of hollow-bearing trees, habitat and food,” says Keith Joliffe from the Coastwatchers Associa on.

“The iNaturalist survey is helping to build a picture of how our wildlife is faring post-fire and where animals are located so that we can ensure we are working in the highest priority places.”

As well as providing people with an easy way to record their sigh ngs, iNaturalist enables users to interact with others, iden fy plants and animals, and learn more about their environment.

No special skills or knowledge is needed to par cipate, with anyone free to join Animals of the Eurobodalla and Lower Shoalhaven via the inaturalist.org pla orm. For the less tech-savvy, iNaturalist training sessions are being run for South Coast community members, landholders and businesses who want to get involved.

“Anyone can go online and become one of our ci zen naturalists and help to support their local wildlife – whether you have a PhD or just love the bush. The survey is also a great way to connect with nature and like-minded people,” says Keith.

How to join

To join the survey, head to www.inaturalist.org and set up an account by selec ng the ‘Sign Up’ bu on located in the top right hand corner of the site and comple ng a short form. Once you have registered, you can join the survey at www.inaturalist.org/projects/animals-ofthe-eurobodalla-and-lower-shoalhaven

A short-beaked echidna snapped by survey par cipant Simon Grove. Photo © Simon Grove

Last call to join Batemans Bay’s Memory Walk & Jog this Sunday

For those already registered for Demen a Australia's Memory Walk & Jog in Batemans Bay this Sunday, 19 February at Rotary Park, we're looking forward to seeing you! Let's race together.

For those yet to sign up, there’s s ll me to see the finish line and imagine a world without demen a. Register at www.memorywalk.com.au by Friday 17 February or at the event at Rotary Park on the day itself. Why Walk for demen a?

There are more than 400,000 people of all ages living with some form of demen a in Australia. Without a medical breakthrough, the number of people living with demen a is expected to almost double in 30 years. Demen a is the second leading cause of death in Australia and the leading cause of death for women. Batemans Bay is one of 20 Memory Walk & Jog events around the country. Par cipants can register as an individual or a team, to raise awareness and vital funds for people impacted by demen a.

Batemans Bay local, Marlene, has signed up to join in this Sunday and is walking for her mum Jan, who has lived with demen a for 15 years.

“Living with a family member with demen a has an impact on all the family. We have all adjusted our lives to con nually provide our support, love and encouragement to ensure that our mum is comfortable, is in a caring environment and always knows she is loved. Memory Walk & Jog is such a great cause to fundraise for. All funds raised from the Memory Walk and Jog will help the work of Demen a Australia to provide vital support services for people living with demen a, their families and carers.”

Walk or jog with us. We are in this together

Sign-up to join in or volunteer at a Memory Walk & Jog event at www.memorywalk.com.au

Decide to walk, jog or run and select from a variety of distances. Share your Memory Walk & Jog experience on your socials. Donate today to support people living with demen a across Australia.

If you can’t a end an event, why not organise your own group or individual walk or jog with a My Way event. Choose your own date and loca on and register at www.memorywalk.com.au/mw

Dr Ross Whyte Downes

A life well lived

12 Jan 1934 – 11 Feb 2023

Much loved husband of Dianne Grigson, former husband of Margaret Fantas c father, step-father and father in-law to Becky, Jo, Nick, Kate, Alexandra and Caroline and their partners

Treasured Grandpa Ross to 15 grand children and 1 great grand daughter Admired, loved and respected - he will be greatly missed! Private crema on

Condolences: dgrigson@ipbaustralia.com or Box 756 Moruya NSW 2537

The Red Cross Bateman's Bay Unit will be holding a mee ng on Friday 24th February at 10.30am at Grumpy and Sweethearts at Mogo with a focus on future planning. Anyone interested in learning more about the work of the local Red Cross Unit, including new members and exis ng members are invited to come along, meet new friends and be part of the mee ng.

Australian Red Cross is a humanitarian organisa on which Red Cross mobilises the power of humanity to bring people and communi es together in mes of need and builds on community strengths. Red Cross membership is for anyone with an eagerness to help others, a curiosity to know more and a desire to experience the power of humanity as part of a local community group.

See you there on the 24th Feb, send us a direct message via facebook on h ps:// .me/e/2Iv3JKC0q or call (02) 4428 4922 for more informa on!

Narooma VIEW Club AGM

Friday February 24 11am for 11:30am

Narooma Golf Club Everyone Welcome.

Please contact: Carlien 0411 408 269

Proudly supporting the Smith Family.

Marine Rescue NSW expec ng boaters to hit the water with improved condi ons

Marine Rescue NSW is an cipa ng an increase in boa ng ac vity over the coming days with improved and warmer weather condi ons forecast for much of the NSW coastline.

A er days of unfavourable boa ng condi ons, Marine Rescue NSW Deputy Commissioner Opera ons and Capability, Alex Barrell (Bar-elle) said he expects boaters to take advantage of the improved condi ons.

“With the easing of the hazardous surf condi ons that we’ve seen over recent days and the warmer weather that’s expected we are looking at seeing larger numbers of boats on the waterways.

“It’s our reminder that boaters do check the weather condi ons before they head out and that they make sure they’ve got all the required safety equipment onboard their vessel for their trip,” Barrell said.

Winds are forecast to strengthen across the day from tomorrow into Saturday along the Illawarra, Batemans and Eden Coasts.

“With this warmer weather, we’re also expec ng to see the winds strengthen later in the a ernoon which is a reminder for boaters that they make sure they’re constantly checking the weather condi ons and that they’re opera ng within the limita ons of their vessel,” Barrell said.

The Bureau of Meteorology is forecas ng winds to reach up to 30 knots offshore on the Eden Coast tomorrow night.

Ac on plan to support Eurobodalla’s youth

Eurobodalla Council has dra ed a youth ac on plan and is seeking feedback from the community. Youth are considered ages 12 – 24 and make up 11 percent of Eurobodalla’s popula on.

Council’s community development and par cipa on manager Kim Bush said the dra plan has three main priori es over four years and will be on public exhibi on from Thursday 16 February to Wednesday 15 March.

“A er hearing feedback from 659 young people last year, we have set priori es on safety, wellbeing and opportunity,” Ms Bush said.

“The plan promotes that everyone, not just Council has a role to play in suppor ng our young people to thrive.”

Eurobodalla Council takes a lead role in delivering strategies to help keep the shire’s youth engaged.

“It’s important we cement strategies and make sure young people are considered when it comes to support. We want our shire to be a place where young people choose to live, can feel successful, pursue careers and feel valued”, Ms Bush said.

Sta s cs show Eurobodalla’s median age is 54 and the NSW median age is 39.

“Our shire has an older demographic, which means youth need to speak louder to advocate for meaningful ac vi es, support from adults and safe spaces,” Ms Bush said. The dra youth ac on plan highlights values youth have iden fied such as: explora on, freedom, learning and leading. The dra plan also considers the impact bushfires and pandemic had on the community.

“These values are reflected by the need to address the lack of access to transport and housing, a desire for diverse events, ac vi es and opportuni es, the need for strong youth voices in the community and access to enriching work and educa on,” Ms Bush said.

“With all the pressures young people face, it’s important we create posi ve influences and opportuni es Cultural and social experiences can help shape a young person’s outlook on life. It will take a wholecommunity effort to bring to life and address the opinions and voice of young people and their role in shaping our region.”

Ms Bush said Council’s youth services team took the lead role in developing the youth ac on plan. The youth team con nues to run a range of community ac vi es and events as well as suppor ng local services and organisa ons for young people.

“As the shire con nues to evolve, we need to work closely with our youth and the community to make sure we are mee ng the current and future needs of our young people,” Ms Bush said.

View and provide feedback on the dra youth ac on plan on Council’s website.

Fungi Feas val Marke ng Compe on

The inaugural Fungi Feas val will take place on the NSW South Coast from the 16 June to 16 July 2023.

The Feas val includes a range of ac vi es spanning Batemans Bay to Eden to celebrate the fascina ng and unique world of fungi during their peak season. These ac vi es include seminars on the role of fungi in nature, workshops on growing mushrooms at home and truffle farming, cooking classes, fungi themed dinners, plus mushrooms and truffles on the menu in restaurants and cafes.

The art of fungi will be celebrated with photography, po ery, and fel ng workshops in addi on to movies and educa onal documentaries.

In need of a brand and logo design, the Fungi Feas val commi ee held a design compe on for a logo with 'autumn colours' and received entries from local ar sts and designers. South Coast studio Clare Moore Designs was selected as the winner, with Clare then accommoda ng several changes to her design to meet the needs of the commi ee. In addi on to designing the Fungi Feas val logo and brand, Clare has designed a range of mushroom foraging zines and merchandise for Milton Mushrooms.

The Fungi Feas val commi ee felt an instant connec on with Clare’s fungi and mushroom design experience and would like to congratulate Clare on her win. If you’re interested in the science and art of fungi in addi on to cooking and ea ng mushrooms and truffles, the Fungi Feas val 2023 ac vi es will delight you.

For more informa on on the Fungi Feas val, visit our Facebook Page, follow us on @fungifeas val or contact Anne e Kennewell: akennewell@netspace.net.au or phone 0417 203 610.

Image: Fungi Feas val logo designed by Clare Moore

Dean Malcolm - Tuross Head Tennis Club runner up for the State Volunteer of the Year

The President of Tuross Head Tennis Club, Dean Malcolm, was named runner-up for the 2022 New South Wales Good Sports Volunteer of the Year award, at the na onal Good Sports Awards at Parliament House in Canberra (16th February).

The Good Sports Awards celebrate Australia’s best community spor ng clubs and volunteers, for their commitment to building healthy and inclusive club environments, and their work with the Alcohol and Drug Founda on’s Good Sports program in tackling topics like alcohol, illicit drugs, smoking, mental health and safe transport.

Mr Malcolm was recognised for making his club stronger and more inclusive, by going above and beyond the usual undertakings of a volunteer.  The South Coast resident said in recent mes, the small town of Tuross Head has been impacted hard by bushfires, floods and the pandemic. During those tough mes, he opened the club’s courts to encourage locals to play and to connect with others.

"Having a strong sense of community, and connec ng with others, is so important for people of all ages,” Mr Malcolm said.

Mr Malcolm successfully rallied for a community grant to build and paint a tennis prac ce wall. He said it was extensively u lised during the pandemic and is s ll open to the community to use at any me.

“The Tuross Head Tennis Club facility has improved considerably over the last few years. Club volunteers and local tradies came together to create a welcoming, fun and friendly place to a end. From construc on of facility improvements to mowing lawns, pain ng tables and chairs, and local students pain ng the mural. The more people involved, the be er,” Mr Malcolm said.

“During tough mes, Tuross Head Tennis Club used a lot of the Good Sports Mental health resources, distribu ng them as required to people who visited our prac ce wall. We encourage people to reach out for support,” Mr Malcolm said.

“Good Sports supports local spor ng clubs to iden fy and reduce poten al risks around alcohol and other drugs, as well as other important issues such as mental health and road safety,” said the Alcohol and Drug Founda on’s NSW Manager, Greg Howe.

“The Good Sports Awards are the ul mate trophy for any Good Sports club. They shine the spotlight on success, celebrate the volunteers who are the backbone of Good Sports clubs and gives winning clubs with the recogni on they deserve,” Mr Howe added.

Tuross Head Tennis Club is a gold level accredited Good Sports club, which means it has policies that cover alcohol and tobacco management, illegal drugs, mental health and safe transport.

“The Good Sports program is an asset to our club. Its resources are vital for our community,” Mr Malcolm explained.

Let’s start a community conversa on about … Affordable Personalised Hear elt Eco-friendly Funerals and Life Celebra ons

This informa on and discussion session at the Batemans Bay Library on Tuesday 21 February is suitable for anyone whose death is approaching.

When you think about it, that is all of us.

In Buddhist circles it is o en reiterated that ‘Death is certain. The me and manner of death are not.’

Early prepara on and open discussion about death, the process of dying and funeral op ons and preferences prior to a person’s passing can facilitate and ease every stage of the process for everyone concerned.

Come along to view a fascina ng documentary about the ideals behind Tender Funerals, a non-profit, community-run funeral service that puts families and the community back in control of their funeral experience.

This story is just one example of how groups of people in Port Kembla, Byron Bay and other parts of Australia and the world are reclaiming personal agency in their approach to both end of life care and the way that loved ones are farewelled.

Tradi onal community values are being re-imagined in crea ve and authen c ways and to suit today’s world. This has resulted in a movement towards more personalised, affordable and eco-friendly funerals and memorial services some mes directed by the family themselves. Just knowing about the types of op ons that are available empowers each of us to make the best choices for our situa on.

The film will be followed by a discussion with Alina, Sonia and Lauren, all of whom are funeral celebrants and offer a wealth of combined experience and understanding about how to prepare for death as well celebra ng and honouring each other’s lives.

For further informa on call Alina on 0403 435 690—Please book your place at h ps://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/informa on-session-onhear elt-affordable-funerals-batemans-bay- ckets -492135008057

Motorcycle skills training: two single day sessions on 25 & 26 March.

In New South Wales, riders need to do a two-day pre-learner’s training course to get their motorcycle learners’ license. However, with the closest training centre for the course in Queanbeyan, Eurobodalla riders are at a disadvantage.

“Because of where we live our riders are exempt from the course, as a result they are missing out on an opportunity to get the best possible start to life on a bike,” Ms McDougall, Road Safety and Traffic Officer for Eurobodalla Council said.

To fill this skills and knowledge gap, she says Council are offering two a one-day training courses with an accredited motorcycle trainer from Stay Upright Queanbeyan.

She is calling on learners, provisional riders and riders who want to get back on the bike so they can enjoy their riding experience to contac ng her on 4474 1353. The one-day course would be offered at reduced rates and contain both theory and prac cal content.

The THPA are again having a Candidates ques on and answer forum for the State elec on to be held on 25th March 2023.

This forum will be held on 6th March 2023 at Kyla Hall Tuross Head to commence at 6pm and finish by 7.30pm. All Candidates for the Bega electorate will be invited NOTE Bega electorate includes all of Eurobodalla and Bega shires.

If you wish for a ques on to be asked please feel free to send the ques on or topic of interest to the following email cathymilliken56@gmail.com prior to Wednesday 1st March.

Please indicate who will be asking the ques on, yourself or someone from your associa on or group.

Ques ons can be submi ed for either local Bega electorate or State issues.

Please keep your ques ons concise. Candidates will be given no more that 3 minutes each for their answers.

Ques ons may be edited for clarity or brevity

Depending on the number of ques ons received we cannot guarantee that all will be asked. Any offensive ques ons will not be given approval.

Batemans Bay Community Picnic launches

What is Batemans Bay Community Picnic?

Batemans Bay Community Picnic organisers Sofia Keady and Alina Hughes say

"Batemans Bay Community Picnic is a volunteer-run community group who is commi ed to diffusing social isola on and improving the health and wellbeing of our community through the provision of hearty, nutri ous meals every last Sunday of each month.

"We aim to provide a safe space where everyone and anyone can connect over a meal and experience a sense of community and companionship.

"Our group is self-funded and relies on the generous support of local individuals and businesses". h ps://www.facebook.com/bbaycommunitypicnic

Repurposing for Resilience [RfR]

Eurobodalla in collabora on with Na onal Electrical and Communica ons Associa on [NECA] are bringing electrical appren ceship training to the Eurobodalla!

This will be an absolute game changer for small business, appren ces and those wan ng to commence an appren ceship in our region as current arrangements only offer tech from Canberra, Sydney or Nowra.

We are holding a Informa on session next Thursday 23 February 5pm, at the Moruya Golf Club and invite employers, exis ng appren ces and those wishing to commence in the trade to meet with NECA and find out all about delivery of training and the finer details. The informa on session is free however registra ons to a end are essen al and there is a QR code on the a ached flyer.

For further informa on please contact RfR on 0499 864 970.

Feb 18th -Marquee Day Party - House & Disco @ Moruya Waterfront

Feb 18th - Simpson and Samson –Batemans Bay Soldiers Club

Feb 18th - Karaoke – Tomakin Club (7.30pm)

Feb 18th - Flock of Haircuts at Club Malua

Feb 18th - Dust and Echos @ Smokey Dans

Feb 18th - Pearlerz – Tuross Club (7.30pm)

Feb 18th - Sirenics at Club Catalina this Saturday at 7:30pm

Feb 19th - Eurobodalla Live Music at Moruya Golfy 12:30pm

Feb 19th - Jamie Parkinson – Tomakin Club (2pm)

Feb 19th - Simon Harker at Club Catalina

Feb 23rd - Planet TX Open Mic Night at Tukka Cafe Moruya

Feb 24th - Sam Stevenson – Tomakin Club (7.30pm)

Feb 24th - Totum – Batemans Bay Soldiers Club (7.30pm)

Feb 25th - Ron Callo @ Smokey Dans

Feb 25th - Joe Driscoll – Club Tuross (7.30pm)

Feb 25th - Totum – Batemans Bay Soldiers Club (7.30pm)

Feb 25th - 4th Degree at One Tree Inn, Tuross Head

Mar 3rd - Alexi Pigot – Batemans Bay Soldiers Club

Mar 4th - Alexi Pigot – Batemans Bay Soldiers Club

Music in the Regions, Music in the Church and South Coast Music Society present one of Australia's most unique and engaging chamber music duos, Duo Histoire,

at St John's Anglican Church, Moruya on Wednesday 1 March at 7pm.

Saxophonist Nick Russoniello and classical guitarist Murilo Tanouye will perform ‘Songs of the Ci es’, an exci ng and diverse program featuring music by Claude Debussy, Jacques Ibert, Elena Kats-Chernin and Astor Piazzolla that will transport you from regional NSW to the tango halls of Argen na, the streets of São Paulo and the salons of Paris.

DATE & TIME: Wednesday 1 March at 7pm

VENUE: St John’s Anglican Church, Moruya

TICKETS: GA $35, Concession $28 (plus booking fee)

Book at www.musicintheregions.com

Cobargo Folk

Fes val March 3rd to 5th

2023 TICKETS ON SALE

Fes vals come in all shapes and sizes, from the large spectaculars where thousands dance in front of huge stages with giant sound systems and dazzling light shows, to those like ours, smaller and more in mate, and where everyone who steps over through the gate makes their own unique contribu on to crea ng the event.

We think our fes val is very special.

What began 28 years ago as a street fes val in the historic main street of Cobargo has grown into a joyful three-day celebra on of folk and roots music, song, dance, cra and more in the relaxed Sapphire Coast hinterland of New South Wales. Proudly produced and presented by the Yuin Folk Club Inc since 1996, the Cobargo Folk Fes val is wholly volunteer-run, independent and non-commercial. Any profits we make go to helping grow music and art in our beau ful region.

Our fes val is a place where you can immerse yourself in a range of different experiences, camp and reconnect with family and friends, join other musos in a pick or a session, perhaps with a couple of performers, enjoy a drink and some great food. Along with our concerts and an enthralling First Na ons program featuring the Yuin Elders’ Yarning Tent, we have workshops open to all, KIDBARGO! – our kids’ fes val and The Crossing Youth Stage, where you might spot an emerging young ar st with a shiny career ahead.

Authen c, original, crea ve, inspiring – come and join us in 2023. From our hearts to yours with love from a bunch of local folk who care. T

IX PRE-PURCHASED ONLINE ARE CHEAPER THAN GATE TICKETS. ALL CAMPERS MUST PRE-PURCHASE A WEEKEND TICKET PLUS CAMPING ONLINE. ONCE SOLD OUT NO FURTHER CAMPING TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE GATE STRICTLY NO PETS ALLOWED ON SITE – you will be directed to leave immediately

Fes val Site Ticket Office Hours Thursday 2nd March: 10.00am to 6pm – campers allowed on site from 10 am Friday 3rd March: 8.00am to10.30pm Saturday 4th March: 8.00am to 10.00pm Sunday 5th March: 8.00am to 2.00pm

Gadfly

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By Robert Macklin

Ask any Australian and they’ll tell you we have the best electoral system in the world – compulsory vo ng, preferen al choice, and speedy, impar al vote coun ng. Kim Beazley says we’re widely seen as ‘democracy’s poster child’.

I agree but with one proviso: Our system is corrupt and becoming more so with every passing poll. Across all three levels of government, we have allowed – indeed encouraged – the mighty dollar to destroy the integrity of our democracy. And the gutless wonders of the major par es – recently joined by the so-called Teals – have revelled in it.

We are now heading for the American abomina on where huge sums are donated by billionaires to hopeful candidates to direct their votes in Congress and across the judiciary. What’s le is an ugly, hateful shadow of humanity’s best hope to survive and prosper in this increasingly perilous world.

We passed the latest milestone recently with the ABC report of a massive undeclared dona on of funds from Hancock Prospec ng to the Liberal Party via the Sydney Mining Club. It was followed by the socalled ‘gambling companies’ - the casinos and Sportsbet among others - having contributed more than $9 million to the major par es in the past two decades. This was obviously designed to avoid regula ons to diminish their profits from poker machine addicts and money launderers. Sportsbet, we’re told, paid $19,000 last year to the Federal campaign of Labor’s Michelle Rowland, now the Communica ons Minister with a key role in gambling policy. To calls for her resigna on, Minister Rowland responded - correctly – that she had abided by the electoral laws and ‘the ministerial code of ethics’. So the Parliament has decided that what you and I might call ‘blatant influence-peddling’, if not naked corrup on is now quite legal and even ‘ethical’. The peril is upon us.

In some States or Territories, so-called ‘developers’ are banned from making contribu ons. But if you believe they and their former poli cal recipients abide by the spirit (if not the le er) of the law, then roll upI have a Harbour Bridge going cheap.

We like to think that it’s the greedy money-loving conserva ves who take the lead with their shady business mates. But while they certainly skate close to the legal limits, the truth is the Labor Party is up to its neck in the same dirty game. They used to say the Party was the poli cal instrument of the Trade Unions with the moral right to Union funds to elect their members. But today the unions are small beer; and they can run their own campaigns anyway.

But here’s the thing: the vast spending on both sides cancels each other out. The only winners are the conmen who run adver sing agencies and play on the fears of the pollies. The loser is our tenuous hold on

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con nues …. democracy.

I don’t claim the perfect solu on, but surely it must begin with banning all payments to poli cal par es. Then we could use the magic of television which provides a remarkably accurate xray to the par cipant’s character.

One channel of the TV spectrum could be used exclusively for poli cal interviews via unseen ques oners, perhaps A.I. generated. And before all set elec on dates, prospec ve members – having personally collected 200 unique signed supporters – would be ques oned for 30 minutes. Mean me, all Government adver sing would be banned unless publicly endorsed – in the adver sementby the Opposi on leader.

I’m not sugges ng any change to the usual opera ons of our news media, except that all paid adver sing is banned; so with nothing to spend it on, poli cal ‘dona ons’ instantly become a thing of the past.

Now that’s what I call a ‘poster child’.

robert@robertmacklin.com

Above: remember these wrap around, fold out adverts that appeared in the edi ons of the Bay Post, Moruya Examiner and Narooma News the week before a Federal elec on.

100 Years Ago 17th February 2023

THE work of repairing and renova ng the local public school is in progress, also minor renova ons to the school residence.

MR. John McKeon has completed the purchase of the Donkey Hill mine from Mr. C. Stubbs, jnr., and will con nue working the same.

WE regret to inform that Mr. J. Jenner, of Newstead, was seized with a paraly c stroke on Sunday. His daughters, Mesdames Dixon and Foote, who were recalled, arrived on Tuesday.

NAROOMA with other surrounding centres is packed with tourists. No sooner does one party leave than their place is taken by fresh ones. Mr. Rolfe Brice and his commodious launch are working at high pressure with river par es. Some no doubt wish the tourist season to last 12 months every year.

THREE pupils of the Turlinjah school, who have been successful in the recent exams, are Jean Davis, High School Entrance Examina on, Mary Cantlay, Naomi Dennis, Q. C. passes. The first-named pupil has been granted admission to Fort St. School. Miss Davis’ name also appears in the list of bursaries in Wednesday’s papers, so this is a higher award as few now obtain these monetary successes.

A launch party of 10 made the trip to Broulee on Sunday. When bad weather came up in the a ernoon it was thought advisable not to a empt the return by sea. Night fell, and there was nothing for it but to remain or walk the weary miles through the bush. The party decided to make the best of it and camp on the spot. Messrs. Norman and Skudren kindly gave their tent to the ladies, doing everything possible for their comfort. The rest of the party made shi with rugs under the trees. Morning broke on a smiling sea and everything serene. All were safely delivered at Moruya wharf none the worse for their experience of a night in the bush.

OBITUARY. - On Sunday there passed away another well-known resident of the district in the person of Mrs. Angelina Toose, elder daughter of Dr. E. Boot, of Yarragee, and who for many years lived a re red life at Gundary. The deceased lady had reached the advanced age of 83. … She was devotedly a ended by her sister-in-law Mrs. W. Boot of Bega, and her son Mr. Frank Toose. The late Mrs. Toose was twice married, her first husband being the late Mr. Dean Francis, of whom Mr. Fred Francis is the only son. Later the deceased lady was wedded to Mr. Henry Toose, who prac ced as a solicitor in Moruya, and whose son Mr. Frank Toose is now a member of the “Examiner” staff. Our brother journalist, Mr. W. Boot of the Bega “Budget,” is a brother; also George Boot of Yarragee, and Miss Boot of the same place a younger sister.

Extracted from the Moruya Examiner by the Moruya and District Historical Society Inc. h ps:// www.mdhs.org.au

South Coast History

Day 2023 - Batemans Bay

Discover things you never previously knew about the south coast’s amazing history and how the region has helped shaped the na on’s history.

A collabora on between the South Coast History Society, Clyde River & Batemans Bay Historical Society, and Moruya & District Historical Society, this celebra on brings together a day of impressive speakers including the Director of the Na onal Museum of Australia and the Archivist for the Canberra-Goulburn Catholic Archdiocese.

Other speakers include specialists in the history of: whaling on the south coast Indigenous rela ons Batemans Bay mber industry the challenges of travelling to the south coast heritage lis ngs in the Eurobodalla.

Where: Batemans Bay Soldiers Club, 6 Beach Road

When: Saturday 25 March 2023, 10am to 5pm

Cost: $30 non-members, $25 members Entry fee includes morning and a ernoon tea. Lunch is available for a endees in the Vue180 restaurant from under $10.

Bookings essen al: T: 0448 160 852 E: southcoasthistory@yahoo.com

Deep plunge into video at the Bas

Visitors to the Basil Sellers Exhibi on Centre can immerse themselves in a serene, thoughtprovoking video installa on.

Speaking Water is the result of a collabora on between five interna onal, award-winning ar sts who shared video, audio, song and spoken word from their different loca ons across the globe. The resul ng video installa on weaves images, anima on and performance – with recurring images and sound – in a long loop that reflects on water’s journey from ice and glacier to river and lake, from waves and sea to cloud and rain.

Eurobodalla Council’s coordinator of crea ve arts Indi Carmichael said the ar sts - Jasmine Cederqvist, Anna Glynn, Simone Hooymans, Emily Jay and Anastasia Savinova – were spread across the globe. She said Speaking Water was the perfect piece for each of us to reflect on own rela onship with water.

Speaking Waters was developed in collabora on with the Shoalhaven Regional Gallery and run at the Bas un l Sunday 12 March, 10am-4pm daily.

S ll from the video installa on Speaking Water

Above: The first gathering of Youth for The Trolleys Project saw 30 kids descended on The Botanic Gardens to look at the themes of the play, try on the characters and connect as a group.

A fantas c coming together of Youth aged 10-14 years to work collabora vely on a crea ve and performing arts project. The workshop was facilitated by Lyn Sterling supported by Sallyann Burtenshaw and other crea ves from the kid's parents group.

Life is a story …

Have you got a story to tell? Or a poem?

Want to write, share and learn in a friendly environment?

Come along to a mee ng. New members welcome any me.

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1st Wednesday of each month

10.30 -1.30 Red Door Hall, Page St, Moruya

1st Monday of each month

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Following on from previous articles on the supplement known as P.E.A. for treatment of pain this week I’m writing about the benefits of P.E.A. when treating fibromyalgia, neuralgia and shingles. Neuropathic pain has been found to be one of the most challenging chronic pain conditions to resolve. It can often be caused because of impairment or damage to our nerves which in turn evolves into acute, piercing shooting or burning pain. Sometimes also tingling.

What I find really interesting about neuropathic pain, is the nature of our nervous system. Even after there has been damage to our nervous system, maybe caused by long term compression or inflammation of the nerves, the nerves persist in conveying nerve signals to our brain even after the pressure on the nerves has been eliminated.

This nerve compression can often be found when suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome and sciatica. Neuropathic pain is also experienced with shingles, fibromyalgia, diabetic neuropathy, pelvic pain as well as postsurgical pain.

What can also happen is sometimes just a small amount of pressure on an affected part of our body will cause these painful symptoms.

Fibromyalgia is quite a common condition which not only triggers widespread pain and muscle stiffness. It can also cause sleeplessness, fatigue and cognitive disorders such as depleted memory and concentration. Fibromyalgia can cause mood swings and sometimes a sensitivity to the light, heat, cold and even smells. A study conducted by the Verona University Hospital in Italy found supplementing with P.E.A may be helpful for sufferers of fibromyalgia. The study of 407 participants taking P.E.A between 2013 and 2016 found a significant increase in their Quality of Life score and a significant decrease in their Visual Analogue Pain Score. (1) Another study of 35 fibromyalgia patients, already taking pain medication, took 600mg of PEA over 12 weeks resulted in P.E.A reduced their overall pain. The average number of body points decreased from eight to one (2).

Diabetic neuropathy is another condition which be helped with P.E.A. An 8 week study of 30 patients suffering from diabetic neuropathy taking 600mg of PEA per day found a reduction of the intensity and presence of pain, pins and needles, burning and numbness (3).

Shingles (also known as herpes zoster). Anyone who has suffered from shingles will tell you just how painful shingles can be. I cannot believe how prevalent this condition is and with this in mind, when P.E.A. came onto the market, I was extremely excited to read the studies on P.E.A. and neuropathic pain. Shingles is caused by the same virus which causes chickenpox and usually arises after the age of 50 and quite often when we have been under a lot of stress and our immune system has been challenged. It is believed around 20% of people will develop shingles.

Shingles causes a penetrating, severe, burning pain which is often difficult to treat, and patients are often prescribed a number of analgesics. It is believed adding P.E.A. to this treatment may also assist in decreasing the pain of shingles. In the past we have found L-Lysine to also be quite helpful. L-Lysine is an amino acid which may also reduce the replication of the herpes zoster virus and is often beneficial to take not only when suffering from shingles but also after as a maintenance/preventative. Many will know L-Lysine as a great treatment and preventative for cold sores. St John’s Wort is also often taken for the nerve pain of shingles and can also be used topically as a cream to be applied to the shingles blisters.

With so many people living with chronic pain, this natural fat-soluble molecule known as P.E.A. may just be the powerful compound which may help reduce pain and inflammation in so many of these chronic conditions. Since writing my first series of articles on P.E.A. 2 years ago, we have had extremely good feedback from many customers using P.E.A. for the above conditions.

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Nourish Your Body With A Buddha Bowl

At this me of the year, the abundance of tasty fresh salad vegetables means there’s no excuse for us not to eat healthily. As with my scrump ous fruit salad breakfast I described a couple of weeks ago, I just love crea ng my own buddha bowls using these lovely fresh ingredients.

Buddha bowls are a healthy, well balanced dish containing quality proteins, carbs, vegetables, and healthy fats. In my buddha bowls I always have a mix of salad vegetables (grated carrot and beetroot, sprouts, leafy greens, tomatoes, cucumber – the list goes on).

I always add a protein (e.g., eggs, chicken, fish, red meat, or tofu), and then wholefood carbs (sweet potato, brown rice, or quinoa).

Beans such as chickpeas or mixed beans can help bulk up the bowl. Fermented vegetables can be included as well as may be hummus, guacamole, pesto, or fresh herbs.

Healthy fats may include avocado, tahini, or salmon. I love to finish off the bowl by sprinkling a variety of seeds over the top (hemp, sunflower, sesame, or pumpkin seeds are my favourite). As you can see the sky’s the limit when comes to crea ng your buddha bowl!

The piece de resistance though is usually the dressing. A good dressing always makes a fantas c salad or buddha bowl. If you’re feeling lazy you can simply drizzle with a li le balsamic vinegar or apple cider vinegar and hemp seed oil however, I love the following two dressings.

My favourite oil at the moment is hemp seed oil. It has a lovely nu y flavour and is rich in omegas 3 and 6. Apple cider vinegar has endless health benefits and of course tahini (sesame paste) contains healthy fats, vitamins and minerals.

Green Goddess Dressing

Ingredients – 1 ½ cup Hemp Foods Aust Hemp Seed Oil, 1/3 cup water, ½ cup packed basil leaves, ¼ cup packed coriander leaves, ¼ cup chopped parsley, ¼ cup chopped chives, ½ cup green shallots, 1 clove garlic, juice of 1 lemon, 2 tbsp Cleopatra Organic Apple Cider Vinegar. Blend in food processor or blender un l creamy.

Apple Cider Vinegar, Tahini & Basil Dressing

Ingredients – ½ cup Hemp Foods Aust Hemp Seed Oil, ¼ cup Cleopatra Organic Apple Cider Vinegar, 1 tbsp Organic Road Maple Syrup, 4 tsp Organic Road Unhulled Tahini, 2 tsp dried basil. Combine all ingredients in a bowl (except hemp seed oil) mix well. Then gradually add hemp seed oil, mixing through well.

Tuross Head Vets Golf 2 Person Ambrose Event

Tuross Head Veteran golfers played a 2 Person Ambrose event on Wednesday 15 February 2023. Winning team on the day was the combina on of Lars Gaupset & Steve Johnston with a ne score of 33.25.

Steve Johnston had to back up as a “swinger” for a second team and believe or not he and Lance Shadbolt were runners up with 34.75. These players were followed by Graham Moore teaming with Des Jackson on 35.0 and Noel Downie combining with Ken Brown with 35.25. Minor prizes were awarded to Allen Lee and David Williams on 36.75, and to Peter Coffey and Rob Nash with the same score.

The Bradman award was won by husband and wife Ian and Chris Wra en, with nearest the pins going to Shirley Quinlan on the 4th, Steve Collins on the 6th, and to Jeane e Miller and Steve Collins on the 7th. Ted Quinlan won the Accurate drive contest.

Photo: Lars Gaupset & Steve Johnston

153 years of the Moruya Jockey Club delivers a

$150,000 Regional Qualifier

Racing in Moruya commenced around 1870. Moving ahead 153 years to 2023 the Moruya Jockey Club is excited to host the Country Championships Regional Qualifier on 5th March. The race itself has $150,000 worth of prizemoney The Moruya Jockey Club had its 1st race mee ng on 26th / 27th January 1887.

Moruya has a long history of racing which can be traced back to 1870 when mee ngs were held at the 'old' track in the centre of the township

In 1890’s a new period of development of the Park as a racecourse commenced. This was carried out under the auspices of the Moruya Jockey Club. Abraham F. Emmo writes of tes ng the speed of his horse by racing those on the track, along the outside of the course which ran to the west of Murray St c1890. In 1985 the horse races that had been a regular feature on the racetrack came to an end and the Moruya Jockey Club moved out to its new home.

During the development of the racecourse a grandstand of sort was built. In 1904 many Moruya residents felt that it was inadequate and a large pe on was presented to town Council for a new structure. The Mayor Alan Taylor convened a public mee ng at which voted for a construc on of a new grandstand. No grant was forthcoming from the governments. The cost was mainly borne by the Moruya Jockey Club and the Park Trustees, each contribu ng £30. The balance, nearly another £30 was raised by dona ons from the public. It was opened by the Mayor on 7th February 1905.

The Moruya Jockey Club is set to host the Country Championships Regional Qualifier on 5th March. The race itself has $150,000 worth of prizemoney allocated with the top two horses set to qualify for The Newhaven Park Country Championship Final to be held at Royal Randwick on Saturday 1st April, compe ng for their share of the $500,000 in prizemoney. Newhaven Park Country Championships Regional Qualifier

Sunday 5th March

Gates open from 11.30am

First Race 12.55pm; Last Race 5.25pm

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Broulee Runners—Wednesday 15th 2023

A very warm Summer a ernoon greeted our runners this a ernoon. Any spectators could be forgiven for thinking that they were watching a triathlon as a vast majority of our runners went straight from finishing their run directly to Candlagan Creek for a swim.

Some great results coming across the line, a par cular standout was the close finish between David Fleming, Stephen Seidel and Dave Connaughton all coming across within seconds of each other.

A big thank you to Jason, Amber Domeny and David McCann for helping out for this weeks run it is the amazing volunteers that put up their hand to help out that makes this group such a pleasure to be a part of.

Narooma Ladies Golf Results

On Monday 13th February, we had 32 entrants in our Medley 4BBB Stableford R1 of 3 compe on.

One division: 0-45 The winners were Nancy Yin Reid and Kay Lawrence with a score of 43

Runners-up were Karen Parkes and Vicky Connaughton with a score of 42 C/B. Balls went to 41 C/B.

Wednesday 15th February – once again we had a great number of entrants – 35 competed in a stableford round.

Two divisions: Div 1: 0-27, Div 2: 28-45

A grade winner was Diane Knoll who posted a score of 36 off a handicap of 20. Runner-up was Dorelle Monteith who posted a score of 35 C/B

B grade winner was Julie Melville who posted a score of 35 off a handicap of 30. Runner-up was Jane Blomfield who posted a score of 33 C/B off a handicap of 34

Balls to 31 OCB

Nearest to pin: Hole 9, Div 1 Dianne Wilkes; Hole 14, Div 2 Pam Shepherd ; Hole 17, Div 3 Chris Hendra

Moruya Women’s Golf Results

Wednesday, 16th February

This week’s Stableford round again saw some fine scores recorded by the 24 women who par cipated.

Division 3’s Phyllis Reid was the dark horse, taking out 1st place with an outstanding 38 ne .

Runner-up was Barbara Roberts, who has also been playing consistently good golf, finished with 36 ne .

Balls went to: J Ellis (35), J Dixon (34), B Kennedy (33), L Gibbs (32 C/B), J Hebbard (32 C/B), M Bingham (32 C/ B), V Goodwin (31), P Nash (31C/B).

NTP:

Div. 2 5th Hole Lyn Gibbs

Batemans Bay RSL Bowls Report

RSL bowls was very short on numbers today only 13 on the green but all enjoyed the morning except for the heat.

President Lou Butcher welcomed everyone , especially bowlers from Moruya , Milton/Ulladulla and a visitor from Wagga.

Lou asked commi ee member Brian Wheeler to recite The Ode.

Brian also men oned the Voyager disaster which occurred 59 years ago on 10th February 1964 when many sailors lives were lost .

Winning Lead, Frank Ambrose, Second , Ross Kitson, Skip, Di Zeibell. Runners-up, Lead, Tricia Wheeler, Second, Alan Brentnall, Skip, Brian Wheeler. Money club winner on 40, Ross Kitson. Raffle winner, Johnny Jones . There will be RSL bowls on Monday 13th March at Milton/Ulladulla Club.

Batemans Bay RSL bowls at Club Tomakin will be on Friday 17th March.

Above: Phyllis Reid

Above: Winners, Brian Wheeler, Tricia Wheeler, Ross Kitson, Di Zeibell, Frank Ambrose.

Moruya River. The river has had a li le bit of dirty water come down this week as a result of the heavy short rain period we had earlier in the week, but this has already started to clear up. This will provide a level of cover that gives the local fish popula on a small degree of comfort and encourage them to feed a bit more aggressively.

The areas towards the front of the system will be the be er op on this week, with the quarry wharf, Preddy’s wharf and the airport flats all fishing well. Bream along the various walls and flathead on over the flats have all fished well as a result. If you can get onto squirt worms in your bait collec on efforts, you should be rewarded with a few nice whi ng as well.

Up in the top fresh water reaches of the river last weekends rain has slowed the bass a bit. The cooler water and run off has slowed what has been a great summer bass season so far. Once the water temp increases and clears, the bass will no doubt be back on the chew.

Tuross River.

Tuross has con nued to fish very well this last week. With good numbers of flathead, bream, trevally and the odd whi ng being caught. Most of the middle and lower sec ons have been the pick this week, as last weekends rains did slightly dirty the water. This will be clearing up this weekend though and shouldn’t affect the fishing too much.

The lower reaches around the boat sheds have held good flathead, Luderick and bream, while the areas around fourways have held also held the same species.

Whi ng on the flats have been in good numbers, and again, same as Moruya only seem to be tempted by squirt worms.

Rock and beach.

Salmon are s ll an ever present fish for those wan ng to either soak a bait or throw lures on the sand, with a few bream and whi ng in close and in the mixed areas at the ends of the beaches.

Moruya breakwall has had it fair share of salmon, bream, flathead, trevally and the odd tailor at dawn or dusk for those who like to fish the wall.

Offshore.

Flathead con nue to be readily available in and around the 20m marks while, while snapper are out deeper in the 50m marks. I haven’t had any reports of kingfish in close as of yet, but we are ever hopeful they turn up and are willing to play “catch”.

We have a few new lures in store, with the range of s ck baits and poppers from Buku now gracing our lure wall. These are beau fully cra ed mber lures in great fish a rac ng colours. Come in this weekend and check them out.

Stay safe everyone and remember,”every days a good day for fishing…” Team Tackle World Moruya.

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Will New Housing Legisla on Create a Turning Point?

The Federal Government has now introduced its housing legisla on package that it promised at the last elec on. The industry has supported the legisla on as it included a host of ini a ves that is aimed at addressing the na on’s housing crisis, which readers of this column will be well aware of. However, while industry is suppor ve the same cannot (yet) be said by the Opposi on and The Greens.

The legisla on was introduced on Thursday the 9th February with the key components being the crea on of the Housing Australia Future Fund, the Na onal Housing Supply and Affordability Council and Housing Australia.

The Minister for housing and small business Julie Collins said that “the legisla on introduced to Parliament today includes the Housing Australia Fund Bill 2023, which will deliver on our government’s promise to create a $10 billion fund.” It is important to note that the $10 billion fund isn’t the money to be spent on addressing the housing issue. It is the returns from the investment of the fund (es mated to be $500m per year) that will assist the Albanese government’s commitment to delivering in the first five years 20,000 social housing proper es and 10,000 affordable homes for frontline workers such as police, nurses and cleaners to be built.

Addi onally, the Na onal Housing Supply and Affordability Council Bill 2023 will establish the council as an independent statutory advisory body, which we have reported on previously.

Mike Zorbas (Chief Execu ve of the Property Council of Australia), welcomed the legisla on, describing it as “an important first step to get the government working together with industry.” He believes the ini a ves are the na on’s “best hope of tackling the housing supply shortage.” He went on to say, “We strongly support giving the Housing Supply and Affordability Council a broad mandate and powers that would allow it to assess the performance of the housing system and state and territory, and local governments’ capacity to meet demand across the housing spectrum.”

However, the Opposi on and Greens have expressed their reserva ons about the legisla on. The Greens do not believe the fund does enough to address housing pressures and have spoken to the government about the party's desire to support the bill, but only if amendments are made. They want $5 billion a year offered to construct homes instead of the proposed $500 million, arguing that more homes than the proposed number need to be built. They also want the government to reassess the $200 million set aside over five years for the repair, maintenance and improvements of housing for remote Indigenous communi es and boost that figure to $1 billion over the first five years.

So, the government s ll have a bit of work to do, however you would think or hope that given the seriousness of the housing problems at hand that a reasonable compromise will be found, sooner rather than later.

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